Inside View Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Gary Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memoijal Dr Muncie IN 47302 museum Some 50 years ago retired assistant manager Tulsa grocery store used penny create endowment museum bearing name Ferd Threstle sole mission museum mandated Ferds will make name famous Dutiful administrators Ferds museum face daunting task creating meaningful exhibits programming fulfills museums mission have refined task art international calligraphy competitions based beautiful inventive playful ways writing Ferd Threstles name lapidary competitions based writing Ferds name head pins other small objects installation art competitions billboards gardens buildings around Tulsa incorporate Ferds name innovative amusing ways operate yearly budget about $16 million have endowment $500 million city Tulsa state museum association some Threstle family members challenging bequest order court saying current prospective value endowment grotesquely disproportionate what necessary carry out museums mandate museum docs make requisite contribution advancement society ought hallmark museum Famous Ferd Threstle Museums existence wealth invites us question assumptions about definition museum So exactly what thing called museum Answering question requires examining evolution museums society museums popular public institutions before Civil War Wealthy patrons arts antiquities created rooms homes display collections Museums associated private showcases hobbies rich growth great cities after Civil War dedicated museum buildings appeared multitudes Following 1893 Worlds Columbian Exposition Chicago cities erected ornate city halls imposing train stations monumental museum buildings part City Beautiful movement concept museum transformed private showcase civic showcase focal point public pride As museums grew number obvious needed professionally trained workers realize potential centers community service educational resources Gallery talks school group tours loans objects other institutions museum publications public relations new roles museums professionalization museum work began establishment American Association Museums 1906 offices Smithsonian creation museum training programs Harvard invention automobile brought about change museums passage Federal Highway Act 1921 prompted development national highway system created new breed Americans tourist Touring Americans drove endlessly searching lost past found museums Tourism created industry people realized museums meant business astounding success 1925 opening Deutches Museum Munich Germany also profoundly changed concept museum country new institution calling itself museum displaying art anything historic Its halls filled interactive hands-on activities working models live demonstrations American industrialists museum professionals loved adopted idea set out building spree museum industrys newly defined role demonstrate Americas technological triumphs industrial might Museums meant really big business now came crash almost society suffered ways during Depression museums survived because New Deal first time federal government joined American museums preserve nations heritage provide cultural educational stimulus people Historic Sites Act 1925 strengthened nostalgic decorative arts movement seemed sweeping country Government historical activity public historical interest thus meshed very time America needed boost its economy national spirit As New Deal rushed flood projects launched involving museums history almost phased out Depression waned However widespread success cooperative efforts between museums federal government forever ealarged enriched concept museum enhanced importance museums civilization just time civilization treasures its museums being faced possibility inevitable destruction through world war totalitarianism idea museum now become synonymous tax-supported institutions run trained professionals need broad base public support ensure funding forced museums concentrate creative educational public programming during war years drive survive its consequences because museums became competitive players educational-recreational marketplace retailers adopting modern sales methods promotional stunts publicity campaigns As result museum attendance exploded time Bicentennial rush enlarge old institutions build new ones reached amazing speed responding demands society museums transforming image institution run elite multidisciplinary community centers providing unique kind learning Indeed major justifications existence museums focused museums role providing leaming experience could duplicated anywhere else especially classroom museums cannot things people essential carefully define primary role museum execute faithfully can museum needs live up richest definition word National Model Aviation Museum seeks make requisite contribution advancement society ought hallmark museum much collection Conunued page 147 144 Model Aviation 4 Winter over calendar says daylight savings time will allow us sneak out evening flying session couple times week dont know about am ready small problem however temperature home just 15 yes fifteen degrees Admittedly have managed sneak off Florida about 10 days seems everyone knows winter over except Mother Nature Lots happening around lately SFA lawsuit finally over can really say about judgement contained official published statement Please dont bug VP tell dirt say official release could jeoprodize AMA eyes court mail bag has full around lately majority letters being people some problem something AMA doing Its amazing letters result someone understanding something consequently drawing wrong conclusion example letter received member dont have letter dont have members name concemed club having hard time coming up officers rules say officers must Open members club mostly Senior Citizens makes good point literal reading rules look membership cards would lead conclusion actuality Senior Citizen members really Open members pay reduced rate look Bylaws will find Senior Citizen class membership Open members purposes except dues An example Senior Citizen can Contest Director Leader Member though both designations require Open member Another similar misunderstanding guy raked over coals over requirement club spend lot money buy GPS measure Latitude/Longitude club field order re-Charter club also objected amount paperwork involved charter process havent fill out charter club paperwork awful long time dont doubt like paperwork has escalated agree idea instead listing names etc mem bers simply AMA numbers should suf fice Ill talk HQs about see can Back Latitude/Longitude problem paperwork apparently pushed GPS system easiest way obtain Lat/Long hard some concluded acceptable method deter mining field position SUCH IS NOT THE CASE HQs does care determine Latitude/Longitude field done reasonably accurately methods available get infor mation could easy calling what ever agency records deeds asking asking County Engineering Dept Another way would get aviation sectional chart neednt new chart locate field Any way can determine right AMA reason need information protect flying site Principally can use determine distance between flying site another club applying charter have number cases have chartered new clubs flying fields too close exist ing chartered clubs flying fields Without reliable way avoid problem often find ourselves trying resolve after fact much difficult task Pylon Racing specifically Quarter 40 has faced some controversy lately result some misinformation lead some people believe poised step mandate rules dont know came false dont have authority case What happened got number calls letters both sides controversy whereupon called chainnan Pylon Contest Board discuss problem After leaming could about problem told him Contest Board Chairman Id adopt particular compromise didnt exactly jump up down suggestion either favor against rather took it intended SUGGESTION know Wayne Yeager quite well can assure type intimidated least call AMA President took suggestion just suggestion others seem think will mandate something wont have no inclination have no authority short its Contest Boards problem dont envy tricky issue Its funny sometimes subject leads realize similar problem exists another area thinking about Senior Citizen vs Open memberships officers clubs suddenly realized todays rules would make impossible charter junior club like described involved kid last months column Hrnrnnn guess need some work area Speaking about kids check out ads AMAJEAA Aeromodelling Academy July have great expectations program idea club might sponsor kid program wasnt total sponsorship could make possible some kid might otherwise able attend Think about utive Council Meeting Highlights Motions made April 19 1997 Executive Council meeting MOTION moved G Aldrich VIII seconded B Brown III approve F3A World Championships Pensacola Florida 1999 Motion passed unanimously LX absent MOTION II moved B Brown III seconded J McNeill V loan $6000 Lakeland Aeromodelers per conditions described account 7009075 Motion passed 11 yes -2 no IVNAA MOTION III moved C Foreman IV seconded C Bauer VI mail out Lender Member Questionnaire submitted present Leader Members results questionnaire tamed over committee review Motion passed 12 yes 1 no XI MOTION IV moved C Foreman IV seconded E McCollough Xl approve AMA DISTANCE EDUCATION PROJECTS 1 Delta Dart Training Video 2 Electronic Field Trip Motion passed unanimously MOTION V moved W De Cou II seconded C Foreman IV establish fund $100000 new product review Motion passed unanimously MOTION VI moved E McCollough XI seconded R Hanson X allocate legal expenses AMA Club # 535 Salem R/C Pilots Association amount $116174 allocate legal expenses AMA club # 943 Bamstormers R/C Club Inc amount $52074 Motion passed unanimously MOTION VII moved B Brown III seconded G Aldrich VIII allow Renew 2 paids within time frame November 15 1996 allowed $300 credit toward 1998 membership Motion passed unanimously MOTION VIII moved B Brown III seconded R Miller IX modify presented Nationals Standing Rules determine method naming National Champions Motion passed unanimously XI absent July1997 145 m ~4 lb LIU1 Uit IeldU Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Femwood Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 1996 audit report has issued accounting firm Brady Ware Schoenfeld Inc Certified Public Accountants Over next few months shall present various statements report realize will little bit boring some will least give chance look what AMA consists paper audit report first statement presented Statement Financial Position Since Statements Financial Position appear following page years ended December 31 1996 1995 statement financial position snapshot business certain moment time technically changes very next tick clock assets side financial position presents classified fonn assets Academy Model Aeronautics December 31 1996 compared same classifications assets year ended December 31 1995 can munediately see knowing what last year knowing what have year adds great deal understanding Let us begin looking headings left hand side page beginning Current Assets Current Assets Current assets items expect convert cash within next twelve months will attempt conunent very briefly line items below Current Assets Cash cash equivalents funds AMA has bank Receivables amounts due Model Aviation advertisements Inventory cost merchandise museum store supply service catalog receive Prepaid insurance consists workmans compensation comprehensive general liability group insurance professional liability auto fire insurance along other coverages appropriate protect property Prepaid membership costs represents costs forms mailing etc necessary send membership application form costs paid AMA sent out packet catalogs special information decals forms sign up current year costs will applied expenses year 1997 because income collected mailing will 1997 income Prepaid expenses consists NATS 1997 expenses have paid 1996 will used until 1997 major expense item represents payments articles Model Aviation Magazine have run yet scheduled future publication Prepaid taxes balance have left federal government consisting carryover refund 1995 year plus estimated taxes paid 1996 deducting tax unrelated business income primarily sale Model Aviation advertising Investments represents money AMA has hand backup potential liability self-insured portion insurance membership also includes money being held construction Headquarters building Muncie Property Equipment represents cost expenditures various items categorized underneath caption straight forward believe require further comment have questions about will happy assist answer Other Assets Mortgage note receivable note receivable obtained AMA sold Reston property AMA collecting $1879 month principal interest Life memberships receivable represents amounts will collect during current year people have already pledged become life members AMA making payments installment basis right hand side page see words Liabilities Net Assets Let us examine headings beginning Current Liabilities Current Liabilities Various items listed under category Basically items expenditures will occur within next twelve months Accounts payable represents what AMA owes local trade payables items AMA purchased during past few months Current maturity mortgage payable capital lease obligations represents payments AMA will make next twelve months mortgage property Muncie two leases equipment AMA using headquarters building Accrued expenses made up property tax due vacation pay sales taxed payable Competition funds escrow represents amount holding various competitive groups fly FAI competition during coming year Deferred membership revenue represents collections members dues have paid date will used 1997 year Deferred Membership Revenue item represents moaies have paid members took advantage renewal two years discounted rate money will used 1998 budget Long-Term Liabilities Mortgage payable obligations under capital lease represent balances mortgage capital lease obligations AMA owes will pay 1998 years following current portion will paid 1997 included Current maturities mortgage payable current lease obligations Current Liabilities section above Net Assets unrestricted net assets broken down two categories amount new worth AMA Temporarily restricted net assets represents money being held expended specific items described under category also represent part net worth Total net assets net worth AMA $6699686 amount difference between total assets $11734553 total liabilities $5034867 resulting total net assets $6699686 gives overview Statements Financial Position AMA December31 1996 Acopyofthe financial statements may obtained sending $500 Vicki Barkdull AMA Headquarters sure request latest audited financial statements Until later Model Aviation emy Model Aeronautics Inc Statements Financial Position December 31 1996 1995 ASSETS 19961995 LIABILITES AND NET ASSETS 19961995 CURRENT ASSETS Cash & cash equivalents Receivables Inventory -at cost Prepaid insurance Prepaid membership costs Prepaid expenses Prepaid taxes Total Current Assets IN VESTMENTS PROPERTY & EQUIPMENT Land & improvements Building & improvements Computers & software Museum contents & library Furniture & equipment Vehicles Total Cost Less accumulated depreciation OTHER ASSETS Mortgage note receivable Life memberships receivable MUSEUM COLLECTION $ 2579332 169298 159828 142983 188646 20439 1575 3262101 $ 1943808 147771 120152 139030 269935 26235 14953 2661884 25143782362178 27 t3496 2409635 916615 175873 718183 98942 7032744 1346510 5686234 249840 22000 27 1840 2809263 3473602 675139 133500 687720 98942 7878166 1387041 6491125 23895 23895 $ 11734553$ 11539082 CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable Current maturities mortgage payable & capital lease obligations Accrued expenses Competition funds escrow Deferred membership revenue Total Current Liablities DEFERRED MEMBERSHIP REVENUE LONG-TERM LIABILITIES Mortgage payable -net current maturities Obligation under capital lease -net current maturities Security deposit Total Liablities NET ASSETS Unrestricted net assets Unrestricted net assets available operations Designated Executive Council contingencies Temporary restricted net assets Site development Scholarships & awards Other programs Total Net Assets $87014$172849 7820079200 41860103602 4999248007 37538293573377 40108853977035 182397 793242 48343 841585 5034867 168387 845051 75543 10000 930594 5076016 26057572307791 39400003940000 65457576247791 48069134906 4330541097 62555 153929 6699686 $ 11734553 39272 215275 6463066 $ 11539082 MuseumlPrater Continued page 144 model airplanes aviation museum integrating educational scientific programming along policies conservation exhibition worthy everyones support No matter famous Famous Ferd Threstle Museum can make name thats something theyll never able say es Legacy John Worth Biographers Needed AMA History Program process recording biographies people helped create wonderful world aeromodeling exists today might think would relatively simple project notsimply because huge number people involved Dont assume because someone famous already have biography him have about hundred bios present hundreds needed related problem need biography no longer us have depend friends relatives provide information about Doing after gone lot difficult no longer available recall confirm details lives still us aging ill otherwise unable help much kinds problems present getting some heroes write talk about themselves often choresome incredibly shy reluctant take credit what have contributed accomplished often takes someone other person want write about gather information make available archives thats necessarily bad situation us would rather write talk about someone other ourselves have favorite person youd like tell about wed like helpand can credited effort too want give biographers byline material contribute way name can associated person youre interested inwere looking ghost writers Wed like biographies include personal views insights writeups simply cold listing facts Its particularly important think show human side choosing remember procedure getting involved fairly simple AMA Historian Norm Rosenstock has forms Biographical Information Guidelines forms suggest questions answered provide hints about tell story someone want describe effect fill information answer questions and/or document information key part information desired involves pinning down names dates places What helps accurate possible record complete correct Continued page 148 July1997 147 OPEN INVITATION TO ALL AMA MEMBERS TO ATTEND HOMECOMING97 would like take opportunity month inform two very significant events will take place year will occur right International Aeromodeling Center June 6 7 8 other July 12-17 EAA facility Oshkosh Wisconsin Homecoming back after year lay off Due member input Executive Council determined Homecoming should again occur 1997 version will better ever Plans provide three days unhindered flying members wish attend Free flight control line radio control activities will taking place simultaneously separate venues real purpose event make International Aeromodeling Center available membership just come enjoy fly renew old friendrships enjoy facility rapidly becoming focal point aeromodeling country big difference between Homecoming 97 previous Homecomings year event will run conjunction brand new event AMA MODEL HOBBY EXPO Model Hobby Expo will opening AMAs doors general public provide opportunity discover hobbies otherwise may have never known existed Manufacturers distributors supporting endeavor activities offered will include build fly model aircraft rockets intro control line flights buddy-box radio control flights Young Eagles flights radio control car boat experiences will also hot air balloon demonstrations food concessions other family-oriented activities Please plan packing up family visiting International Aeromodeling Center June 6 7 8 1997 part Homecoming 97 second event would like make aware AMA/EAA AEROMODELING ACADEMY will whole new venture AMA EAA purpose introduce youth ages 14-17 building flying model aircraft five-day camp will held EAA facility Oshkosh Wisconsin July 12-17 1997 students will emersed model aviation building trimming flying simple hand-launched gliders building flying complete four-channel radio control aircraft will seminars selecting proper woods tools glues specific building projects use resources Along modeling activities students will given guided tours EAA museum Pioneer Field Young Eagles flights Some major supporters Academy date Sig Manufacturing Company Futaba Corporation America K&B Manufacturing just name three event example AMAs EAAs teamwork effort share experience model aviation young people show benefits aviation positive impact could have lives believe results such event will development programs can passed onto clubs used local level accomplishing same goals aware need allow youngsters get involved type effort could lay foundation ongoing efforts area strongly recommend clubs monitor progress AMA/EAA Aeromodeling Academy have questions contact Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters Volunteer Program need help As association volunteers serve backbone organization Help needed areas museum store front counter clerical computer docents research special events AMA trying develop pool members non members willing assist love airplanes love mix mingle people will thrive social interaction volunteering museum store during AMA special events interested application located web site request calling AMA HQ speaking Volunteer Coordinator es/Worth Continued page 147 Contact Norm 124 Granada St Royal Palm Beach FL 33411 Tel 407 798-5154 Fax 407 753-6661 Important famous modelers AMA Hall Fame other halls fame NFFS SAM yR/CS etc Thats no guarantee have adequate biographies themwe may have some basics enough good biography Along similar lines note got voted hall fame nominated yet electedwe need info too people nominated national recognition nominations often skimpy simply say something like Everybody knows Joe Blow achievements obvious Well often theyre obvious often theres misinformation myth involved information want history books wed like complimentary factual probably will surprised famous names have biographies thats reaction feel can help fill some blanks cant complete biography contact Norm Rosenstock ask Biography forms help tell what know can find out about list right scratches surface needed biographiesmany sought Some listed former AMA presidentsincluding number Willis Brown Model Aviation ecticut / 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 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 PYLON RACING PYLON 105 two sites world dedicated R/C pylon racing Phoenix Arizona other District Bridgewater MA Credit development unique extraordinary concept idea reality belongs own District VP Don Krafft fellow pattern flyer Dave Eisner racing enthusiasts Don McStay Tom Rebenklau Together modeled Race dedicated site after Pattern dedicated site Don Dave developed nearby Halifax two clubs chartered separately Privateers Pattern P105 Racing combined under charter RCCF R/C Competition Flyers intent both clubs encourage interested either Pattern Racing competition develop talents under ideal conditions possible building P105 started fall 1994 real work plowing harrowing grading seeding finally took place July 1995 just time drought 95 looked like accomplished create dust bowl middle 18000 acres wetlands rains came September everyones surprise seed sprouted lot TLC grass has growing getting better ever since fact expecting third year development produce best grass field R/C east great share credit progress must given NEPRO Northeast Pylon Racing Organization NEPRO literally paid rent two years 4 acres cross wind runways located nearly 20 acres leasing middle 18000 acres farm land Youre right means no obstructions no neighbors near enough bothered noise fact area large open full scale aerobatic aircraft Plymouth use site practice competitions Almost good day treated air show also very grateful racers non-racers helped fund work needed done make field suitable small wheel racing planes might never have gotten started wasnt help sport flyers Zamoor Bajwa Steve Tardanico provided bulldozing get project started Patteru competitor Gary Garibian gave us much needed financial shot arm keep thing moving forward came bunch dedicated racers racing supporters realized doing Mike Masi finished 4th last year Formula-One NMPRA National Invitation Championships Arnie Wile always ready help whatever promotes R/C himself top racing contender Lloyd Burnham always beat northeast past President NMPRA National Racing Organization well several times President NEPRO Dave Doyle past President NEPRO well Secretary/Treasurer NMPRA last several years Al Waldron Mr #3 Pylon Dave Fogg Mr #2 Pylon Glen Boivan Toms racing partner Clarence Lee world renowned master model aircraft engine technology head list substantial early contributors wonderful supporters R/C racing joined contributors Frank DiFrancesco Joan Learned Bob Davis Joe Bednarz George DeNault Fran Mitchell takes lot work money what has done made possible deserve tremendous credit understanding everything done help modeling anywhere helps modeling everywhere P105 now fully ready take another season competition aggressively looking limited number members either want participate racing racer racing official willing whatever can support purpose site P105s present members eager work would-be racers 4 pre-set race courses will teach fly long willing share supporting unique dedicated effort develop racing area New England information contact Tom Rebenklau 508-697-0672 Don McStay 508- 528-4043 Submitted Don McStay INDOOR FLYING fellows fly indoor Boston area faced problem having trouble finding keeping flying site have flown College Andover about 18 years have flown Shriners Facility College Haverhill problem facilities charging $200-300 per day pretty expensive few hours flying know facility could used please contact will forward info people involved SON VT FLY-IN will fly-rn Johnson Vt sod farm June 14 15 should enjoyable weekend possible make plans attend information call Jim Halls 802 635-2288 July 1997 149 number 1 pylon Pylon 105 field during race Don McStay pilot Dave Doyle caller racing Pylon 105 Mike Masi beautiful QM-40 racer New Jersey/ New Yorkf 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 Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightolowe NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFOENT CMR 480 BOX 585 APO AE 09703 Vince Juliane 1 e Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 Ray Juschkus 59 Lisiogolon Street St James NY 11780 James M LewIs P061 Ogdeebarg NY 13668-0081 Dave Mathewson Boo 613 Camillas NY 13031 Bill Miller PO Boo 335 PSocelon Jonclion NJ 08550 Tow Murray 31 voorkees Drive Basking Ridge NJ 57920 Bill Poythress 3 Hemlock Overt Sasgerties NY 12477 Adaw SaltIer 41 Perry Anense Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenuire 101 Smithtield Dr Endicoo NY 13780-4309 Frequency CoordInator Ion Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phocoio NY 13135-9007 315 695-2448 Terry Terrenoire Rejoins District Team retirement George Buso Southern Tier New York left resident AVP After short meeting Toledo Teny Terrenoire agreed assume post Terry has past experience AVP able administrator will add insightful interesting writing style column occasion providing members area handy channel HQ Terry wife live Endicott NY has building models since 8 has RC experience dating back 1970 Hes logged over 206 aircraft built 3000 flights still manages mow lawn.Welcome aboard Terry following notes come AVP representing US Servicemen Europe am Roy Brown District II AVP Europe have AMA member 35 years left fine AMA club Houston Texas 1989 ended up Netherlands live Limburg Province Holland means have Germany five minutes direction Belgium five minutes other direction What great place modeling am enclosing picture AMA member Mike Youngling Focke Wolf Spitfire taken August 25th Echt Flying Clubs 25th anniversary fly-in Mike lives Germany USAF member stationed AWACS Geilenkirchen belongs flies Echt club Netherlands Another picture Echt fly officers club ModelVliegclub LVC Limbricht-Sittard Guppies Guppies originated plans German Model Magazine first being smaller Guppy powered Webra 40 other three growing powered Zenoah 23s Zenoah 38 Echt clubs name De Vliegende Hollander translates Flying Dutchmen last shows season late September sponsored Broken Wings Club Willebroek Belgium between Brussels Antwerpen couple pictures show picture C- 1 30s just before flight slot fly time C 130s styrofoam construction Speed 400 powered produced flown Neiderwert Club Holland picture Feisler Stork goes joke some Belgian owns big motor cycle reported police someone took motor big does fly realistically smooth great show excellent aircraft flying weather past flying season summer 1997 shaping up Dortmund retail model show 7-12 April Messa will April 11th UK Old Warden shows Spring Modeling 19-20 April Small Models Weekend 24-25 May Scale Models 7-8 June Silent Flight 26-27 July Vintage 9-10 August Festival Flight 13-14 Sept Autumn Gala 18-19 Oct humble feeling flier needs go Old Warden stumbled Four Stroke weekend few years ago give highest marks will 24-25 May flying couple Randy Randophs designs Belgium Pampa Modelfighters sponsoring Big Scale Meet 12-13 July field out Helchtem Belgium Air Force air ground range great bunch will outstanding international show Bauffe Club flies adjacent Chievers Air Base SHAPE sponsoring jet turbine show 28-29 June show will Chievers Air Base German flugtags numerous encourage go find areas plan being Wasserkuppe 4-6 Sept sponsored Antike Flyers Germany see old guy yellow wing Hobie Hawk thats MECA collecto Oberwagen bei Bern Switzerland 7-8 June can help add additional information please write call email am CompuServe 1005323633 am out pocket July August available email question always asked What does AMA answer us Europe AAFES privileges AMA actively working get fuel back AAFES system need say thanks Wes Joyce Hager Steve Kaulf Randy Randolph efforts Let hear As indicated last month Ive come across few Can top items travels around district few interesting facts youve got some same pass along inclusion column Weve got husband-wife Leader Member team have counted very quickly over 125 completed RC aircraft home ships range size 1/2A quarter scale 125 does include control line models saw hanging around nor does include boxes yet-to-be-built models packed various nooks crannies Weve got Leader Member affiliated 10 different chartered clubs Weve got club 17 Leader Members its ranks Weve got fifth sixthdepending countlargest club country district Whos got some other mind numbing tidbits? * 150 Model Aviation ciale VIce Presidents Officers LVC Limbricht-Sitter Club Guppies Echt fly-in 0-130 Squadron Neider Wert Club Broken-Wings fly-in fly time styrofoam construction Speed 400s AMA member MIKe youngiing witn nis Focke Wolf & Spitfire Echt Club 25th anniversary fly-in Almost 112 scale Fesseller Stork Broken Wings Belgium fly-in U] II 11 [ UHIE 1 tU Ohia Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 610 797-6597 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 Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbroak Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Air Force Museum often forget greatest collections full scale aviation Dayton Ohio Air Force Museum Muncie summer sure include Air Force Museum takes couple hours get past winter Dick Greenburg Toledo Weak Signal club member organized bus trip club Flying Tigers tour outstanding facility Commander Flying Tigers Tom Kroggel John Borton NUTS Mountain Top Ron Maier member LVRCS Allentown Pennsylvania provided great picture flying friends during New Years reumon Ron son Chris traveled Muncy Pa fly Dan Richards John Sullivan temperature 22 degrees wind chill near zero What friends wont go through have fun Prize provides WORKS Future Bill Lehn member Dayton Ohio WORKS sent following letter Enclosed couple photos initial product two 90 minute building sessions conducted Bill Lehn other WORKS members JE Prass Elementary School class made up 21 fifth graders teacher along five room mothers students received copy directions building AMA Delta Darts along glue razor blades pins etc opening Wednesday aftemoon session facility used just about ideal two students laboratory table plenty room Work progressed well during 1300 1430 session Wednesday stored things until second session Friday Final assembly Delta Darts done ald Pacer Tech FfE ZAP-A-GAP done WORKS First ffights models coming off assembly line underway school hallway before 5th model assembled time #12 ready students moved stage auditorium eight models line end day assembled staying little late Storage models weekend done shown picture Hopefully hooked couple kids modeling hobby copy letter Pacer Tech thanking ZAP also enclosed Bill won adhesive Name Plane contest R/C Reports Magazine Pop DarrSorry relay bad news Pop Darr Uniontown Pennsylvania featured District Dl column last month has passed away will missed family friends hobby loved helped grow Delaware Valley Radio Control Club Tom Haake provided some insight Delaware Valley Radio Control Club Warniinster PA club ffies out field near Doylestown has adult membership 60 have intense focus youth involvement activity Boy Girl Scouts have club trainer PT-40 utilized great deal youth program July1997 151 WORKS work JE Press school students Delta Darts hung out dry Dan Richards Chris Maier John Sullivan enjoy New Years Day Muncy Pennsylvania Bob Erpelding Dick Greenburg Bob Knisely Dick organized Air Force Museum trip Delaware Valleys Vince Carroll beautiful CAP 21 Dave Leach 1997 Weak Signals President Ned Donner flies Shrike Doylestown Delaware/ District Columbia / Maryland/North Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill 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 Phone 804 270-5039 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Phone 910 766-1231 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Phone 757595-0997 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Road Chesapeake VA 23322 Phone 757 421-4545 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Phone 302 798-8447 Richard Dick SmIth 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Phone 540 943-1684 Bliss Teague 625 5th Avenue SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Phone 704 324-2164 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 YEAR 2003 CENTENNIAL year 2003 will 100 years since Wright Brothers flew Wright Flyer Kill Devil Hills near Kitty Hawk North Carolina area Outer Banks North Carolina preparing big celebration commemorate occasion Some local business establishments have contacted George Rohbaugh member Dare County RIC Flyers about building static display models 1903 Wright Flyer models will display local businesses will also used meetings gettogethers local organizations picture shows Georges static display models Wright Flyer will appear commemorative dinners some local business establishments George discussing make 1903 Wright Flyer RIC version will actually fly Hmmmmnt maybe yes maybe no GET OUT YOUR CHECK BOOK aware takes lot time effort build RIC aircrafteven simple trainers takes lot money some effort get ready built ARFs ready fly build precision scale model competition aerobatics now talking lots bucks almost untold time effort So should also aware stupidly turn transmitter having field frequency clip attached antenna planes air cause plane crash obligated replace aircraft Can think reason should held responsible did deed pay earth should pilot airborne plane frequency clip transmitter antenna expect compensate him stupidity no simple goof big mistake know better QOPS type miscalculationyou have cost innocent victim lot time money well possibly cutting whole flying season off no reasonable explanation actions screwed up So get out check book make reparations victim Put yourself victims place Would smile sweetly say Oh thats right Ive got lots money time soit really doesnt make difference Have gotten attention serious stuff want turn radio field GET THE CLIP use wait Make sure have clip antenna before turn radio try fly securing clip having antenna have no recourse guy does have turns transmitter above article printed Central Carolina RIC Modelers Newsletter Food thought DISTRICT P/ EVENTS District IV Mini Meeting scheduled May 2nd 3rd 4th Delaware R/C Clubs field has Canceled due mix up commum cations between myself Delaware RJC Club realize event restricted JMAA members IMAA type aircraft means IMAA members IMAA type aircraft per mitted participate Therefore does make sense hold AMA Meeting does include AMA members Joe Asher president Delaware RC Club will arrange antoher date time place hold Delaware AMA District IV meeting Only District Meeting portion event being can celed Fly will held scheduled Doug Jessie good CID know will have fun MARC SHOW TIMONIUM MD Mid Atlantic Radio Contml hobby show will held Saturday & Sunday June 7th & 8th Timonium Fairgrounds Exhibition hall Timonium Md leading manu facturers will will large AMA boothavailable ques tions ideas suggestions other AMA information will static displays demos swap shop show sponsored MARCED INC Contact Ron Stahl information 4521 Beilvieu Ave Baltimore Md Tel-410-664-2712 LEADER CLUB AWARD Congratulations Middle Atlantic Radio Kontrol Society qualifying AMA Gold Leader Club Award awards will shipped direct AMA listed club contact person Once again congratulations achievement AVP BOB BABURA RIC after school program rolling right along ALL NINETEEN STUDENTS HAVE JOINED AMA time appears magazine will have conducted test flights aircraft well underway flight training portion program wish thank following manufacturers/suppliers donations program Aerotrend Balsa USA Dave Brown Products Dougs Hobbies Estes Ind Excel Hobby Blade Corp Futaba Corp Harry Higley & Sons mc Model Airplane News Mud Duck Aviation Tower Hobbies Hobby Center RCMBis conducting Old Timer Contests June 28th & Aug 23rd rain dates being following days 1997 TOC Maryland flight demo-fly hosted SWAP Club Baltimore June 21st & 22nd field Baltimore Highlands Md Flyers being mailed clubs Dist IV AVP DICK SMITH Harnsonburg Valley R/C club has number activities planned perhaps largest being annual big bird fly-in scheduled June 28th & 29th Last year world class flyer Dave Patrick attended special guest flying demos speaking evening dinner Dave expected return years event should make another enjoyable affair Charlottesville Rivanna Club has named annual IMAA fly-in Howard Crispin Memorial Fly-in memory Howard Crispin charter member ofthe club long time AMA District IV VP nice touch years event will held Aug 8th & 9th Expoland R/C Club newer clubs has active training program R/C newcomers program headed Joe Hodges along others has given much time helping others fly Before new flyers eam wings program requires among other things flyer successfully perform three take offs landings during same flight engine shut down know program has success see 10 & 11 year olds soloing after just short time later observed performing acrobatic maneuvers Yes R/C alive well club GONE FLYING Model Aviation Ft 11 [e au t — Florida Georgia / Puerto Rico ,,jlinalTennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 205 322-3002 FAX 205 252-2654 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chldgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 WllheImlna Chlhaaz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxoille TN 37517 John G Cooper 4755 Cloister Cove Memphis TN 35115 James H Edwards 500 Mimosa Dr New Jbany MS 35652 William T Haywood 4 Robin Cirde Foley AL 35535 Karl Nensal 353 erianecod #42 MerIdian MS 39305 Louiae boo 256 Huotridge Way Winterspengs FL 32705 Richard Jackson 2115 Thorolee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris JoIner 95 Len Rd 235 Phenio City AL 35567 Dr John MartIn 2150 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom MorrIs 327 Pueblo Pass Ansistos AL 36206 Unda OHeam 3515 Maze Ln Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach FL32405 George Peetwian 3644 Lake Smyma GA 30052 Frank Tiarro 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Omen 3604 N Riser Rd Gainesville GA 30566 Lee Webster 1000 Sycarnom Manchester TN 37355 Joseph MicalizzI HC 566 Box 10397 Faiarrto Puerto Rico 00735 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fialds 193W Strickland Rd. Intelachen FL 32145 Phone 904 654-2517 As elected representative AMA pledge keep informed District activities andsoforth Two areas catching rapidly radio controlled helicopters nonfly MODEL SHOW/SWAP MEETS report 2 helicopter flings 5 Swap Meets idea reporting introduce important persons actually promoting conducting directing affairs First lets go Crescent City Florida see Ernie Hubers Heli Fly-In Pictured above Ernie Mary Huber Look happy dont they.. Ernie purchased 80 acres land teaches others fly helicopter has just 8th annual heli Fly hosted some 51 registered entrants far away Minnesota New Jersey England Helicopter flying catching like mad Some flyers explained models can everything real ones possible invest much $4000 model above meet Wayne Jackson Chuck Wacker Contest Director Ernie Huber again Now want take Helena Alabama week later Birmingham Helicopter Modelers Alabaster RC Club sponsored 3rd Annual CENTRAL ALA HELICOPTER FLY-IN officials told over 80 pilots registered 15 different states same flyers Ernie Hubers Fly-In also attended Alabaster RC Club fling Meet important officials promoted conducted Central Ala Heli Fly-In Shown above Gary Wright Contest Director David Harkey Alabaster Club President George Routon Ronnie Quarles None Contests Fly-Ins Fun-Flys Championships Indoor and/or Outdoor Meets Record Setting Expos anything would possible except dedication volunteer modelers unselfishly dedicate time efforts make possible Now want attach same respect dedication modelers promote sponsor conduct Non flying affairs catching like mad also Flyers like congegate get rid kits parts tools junk no longer want talk other etc same time looking some priceless item desperately need might seriously underpriced have 5 last few weeks want meet sponsors Foley Ala South Alabama RC Modelers conducted SWAP MEET AUCTION National Guard Armory above Club President Walt Szachara AMA Assoc VP Bill Haywood armory Pictured above Norm Frances Deputy Warner Robbins Ga conducting Southeastern Model Show Perry Agricenter Perry Georgia exchange meet sponsored Georgia Aircraft Modelers Assoc heralded Americas Largest Model Aircraft Exchange Meet dont know largest plenty big everybody staving ball Frances interupt paperwork pose Next go Fort Payne Ala 7th annual SWAP MEET & STATIC SHOW Dekalb RC Flyers sponsors Barry Strickland Sylvania charge Barry interupted duties minute pose snap above 1 could show him Gary Schoen Mentone Alabama Next go Greenville South Carolina gym 4th Presbyterian Church Blue Ridge RC Club holds its annual SWAP MEET above Club President Everette Smith Harold Littleton Event Director Fred Willard Club Treasurer Lastly go Huntsville Ala Rocket City RCers SWAP MEET Jaycees Bldg Pictured above Box Walls Contest Director RCRC SWAP Affair Bill Pendergraft also charge CC Wilson Gene Hunter people run fun show swap things Ret Col Reeves Lippincott writing Alaska has asked mention death friend Thomas Soderberg Tampa Fla us grieve friend Reeves ourselves fine District member less 1997 153 Illinois Indians Kentucky Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 80656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet syauer@clisdecnsiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kailend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 706 798-7242 Hal Parentl 1920 Bucldnghsm Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Baliard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 48733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Busseil 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1608 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 -3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 746-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginsvlle MO 64037- 1859 Eve 816 564-2481 District VI keeps up-to date e-mail list latest version sent out list month would like part list send name along club name number sysbauet@harpocnsiitedu LIBERTY IN fly-in Norris Field private grass full scale airstrip near Liberty held last October 35 models ranging 1/2 combat 1/3 scale Fifty pilots enjoyed day flying cookout everyone pitching great food crowd also treated full-scale aerobatics Pitts S-2B its smaller twin S-l S People traveling NATS welcome stop some flying Buds local hobby shop has directions Pictures information courtesy W Norris Next have G Vogele some entries Golden age Thompson Trophy Racing event Models must years 1929 through 1939 COX 049 reed valve engines required Pictures information L Matustik NGFIELD IL Club #2359 Knights Air R/C Club sponsoring two- day Electric oaly fly-in June 28 29 press release states Springfield offers large shopping area Childrens Zoo Illinois State Museum historical Abraham Lincoln attractions ample supply campgrounds hotels motels restaurants Plenty things keep entire family entertained minivacation weekend details contact Tim McDonough via e-mail tpm@inwnet DOWNERS GROVE IL Club #279 Woodland Aero Modelers will set up R/C Aero Model booth Downers Grove Heritage Fest clubs annual appearance fest promote public relations educate public about R/C aviation year fest will held Friday through Sunday June 27 29 Last years winner raffle part promoting club Jerry Dan Ryan Smigle raffle included completely-built trainer engine radio Also included 1-year club membership pre-flight training flight instruction Picture shows club members manning booth L R R Wurl D Bartley M Campos president E Zbylut Picture two shows winners raffle Pictures information sent F Fratto ST LOUIS MO Club #3237 SAM NX 211 held old time U-Control meet Buder Park St Louis Picture shows J Schifico G Vogele slow fly entries Models must SAM eligible 1942 earlier Note John left still flies Jim Walker U-Reely 154 Model Aviation site travels Any winters like past well have head south December GPS flying site locations would make easier us find good spot hide cold Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Tray 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 Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 8496 S 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 Springtime frozen northland city airport flooded couple model airports under water sandbag walls appearing everywhere calls volunteers help man/woman dikes appear TV winter snowfall heading south between its season Mall Shows have few pictures around District thing certain Mall Shows Exhibits/Trade Shows such Toledo others greatest places showcase sport make modelers feel good about hobby visiting public suddenly realizes just big important sport really youre talking about next years show summers open house flying field certain invite local government officials educators Fewer flying fields will lost decision-makers know just much mean locality measure clubs activity involvement Leader Club Program CONGRATULATIONS Green Bay Model Airplane Club Green Bay Wisc Ribcrackers Livonia Mich activities receiving gold Leader Club Award Leader Club Award nice Atta Boy/Girl recognition doing things other just boring holes air Take look new Charter pack see few items may need improve overall club operation earn Leader Club Award youre looking through charter pack may want fill out site location form mail Hdqtrs Most private pilots own GPS receiver have access can provide information need Once its collected can bundled booklet posted AMA 3 L4 j Pete Waters L Mark Warwashanna Joe Hass son couple youngsters Mark Willow Run Air Museum near Detroit Ml photo shows forth engine display July 1997 155 group youngsters watching RIC video Duluth MN mall show show featured several flight simulators several videos flying action couple servo-driven models show flight control operations Lots things kids to learn about model aviation Part model display Duluth MN mall show center fountain area surrounded floor level suspended displays different types airplane models River City RIO Club winners Mason City IA mall show 1 R Jack Kinsinger Mike Tekippe Dennis Kiemas show Coordinator Chris Boyden Paul Daniel P-51 Charity Fly Flying Electrons Club Menomonee Rice County R/O Club mall show Falls WI Paul flew P-51 low level Faribault MN lineup sports planes escort beautiful B-25 part across hall lineup pattern airshow Photo Dennis Van Lare competition planes Bob Delaney OS 46 powered Tom Wilk behind counter explaining Duelist Menomonee Falls WI engine collection visitors CharityFlyin Notethesafetyfenceinthe Duluth R/O Club mall show Duluth MN background Photo Dennis Van Lare urn] i1 t LWU inuuuu 1 tin k Arkansas Louisiana / New Mesino Oldatroma Texas 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 Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 FaIlon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234972241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 have put off mentioning several modelers have lost past two years fully intend cover another column soon must mention passing district Viiis true greatsNictor Stanzel left us suddenly April 5 1997 known Victor brother Joe over 50 years valued friendship highly lost Joe some years ago Vic steadfastly remained head Victor Stanzel Co continually hobby related business since 1930s know us ever Shark flew Monoline will feel part heritage has left us Vics passing sadness pure joy Let tell about bit skullduggery pulled off March First called Bud Tenny tell him Superior Service Award Jesse Shepherd What wanted Bud him arrange some sort meeting just before monthly indoor flying sessions meet ing would surprise Jesse award called Jesse told him same thing Only time Superior Service Award Bud Well took couple months everything gel mean time flyers frequent Bedford Boys Ranch gymnasium slipping around whispering Bud Jesse surprised Bud Jesse going awards sprung goodness sake dont let know about Im sure get picture setting up other As turned out several group got brunch meeting together nice restaurant met restaurant 1100 PM least 40 attendance area modelers came pay respect two fine gentlemen have given much themselves years point really goofed chose make Jesses award first Jesse stunned kept saying thought supposed guy intended think pretty well tipped Bud off what going still thrill make Buds award see didnt make Jesses award Jesse Shepherd Jr did feeling such award would mean much came son Jesse Shepherd started out early days ofthe NACA laboratory place nations finest modelers went during last years just before W W 11 Taibi Parmenter Blanchard Everett started younger set beginning what now known NASA Anyway Jesse came back Texas after war retired major aircraft company several years ago over 40 years Jesses life has teaching introducing modeling walks life too few Jesse Shepherds whole world would much richer first met Bud Tenny member great US Air Force model teams time Bud Gene Stiles developed neat little CLstunt ship flew really well top made best efforts look pretty trashy Along about 1960 Bud got really hooked indoor got involved awhile Still Bud continued serve AMA serving contest boards 196768 chairman boards about time Bud threw himself entirely behind indoor movement some years published main Indoor newsletter himself believe Today still have Bud serving few have chairtnan Indoor CB some 48 years know of continuous service knowledge first time district has said thank truly rich fine modelers District VIII have fine people urge take little time out busy day contribute making AMA better two men have done years must tell about rest day spent Bedford Boys Ranch gymnasium 5 glorious hours watching some indoor flying breath fresh air scribe Old friend Jim Clem once top CL Speed flyer doing almost 8 1/2 mm ministick towards end day Jesses granddaughter Megan set Jr record mini-stick! Dont know proud Dad Grandad day have great heritage AMA embrace phases modeling indiscriminately Frank Cummings black man National Champion before Jackie Robinson allowed play Dodgers some people allowed room hotel because religion some founders Polks Carl Goldberg Leon Shulman etc etc. modeler has right thing Just because yours costs money doesnt mean its important gives FUN 156 Model Aviation e Shepherd Jr reads Inscription Superior Service Award presents dad Jesse Shepherd Sr George Aldrich says Gotcha Jesse Two great Texans have given lifetime modeling well District VIII Bud Tenny Jesse Shepherd [left right] Aldrich enjoying l Aviation Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us knoW Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 765 288-4899 extension 223 Colorado / Kansas Nebraska / North Dakota / South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax701445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1618 Houston DrBismarck ND 58504 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles c/a Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 NEWS FROM COLORADO R/C pyion racing southern Colorado After some 10 years absence Quickie 500 Pylon Racing revived Pikes Peak RIC Club Pueblo R/C Club 1996 contest season total 8 races held April through October three Pueblo five Colorado Springs Since two cities 50 miles apart organizers felt could generate participation making joint effort Now season over have reviewed results pleased report race well-attended average 14 entries both southern northern Colorado tried keep rules simple entry fees minimal $4 gave certificate trophies top four places using cumulative-point system race consisted 16-heat matrix maximum four planes per heat Its rewarding experience see enthusiastic friendly competition races Volunteers willing help scoring judging fueling tech inspection spectators turned out cheer favorite racer did have few crashes usually saw new plane entered race since Quickies live up name require little building time Pilot feedback has 100% favor continuing Quickie 500 races 1997 plans already underway establish schedule Thanks Custom Hobbies providing fuel Colorado Hobby Products pylon poles Aero Lettering trophies special thanks Larry Osborn Dave Miller organizing races serving CDs Will Teach Fly Frits Jetten Have ever noticed small number young people hobby majority RC hobbyists older men Some started way back control line days others got radio control later after RC systems became readily available affordable Unlike last two generations kids nowadays just dont have fascination airplanes least thats what read somewhere During past couple months several younger people have come flying field have shown interest flying model airplanes havewith parents help Im sureinvested money time purchase assembly airplane model past few weekends pleasure helping couple kids about 14 years old really together showed much interest quick learners soon flew around doing some time helped driven RC cars flown computer simulator two conditions usually produce quicklearning student will youngsters keep coming back Sometimes parents dont share sons interest RC provide transportation field So believe up us keep interest up making training stay field fun interesting As clubs instructors have few other end trainer cord buddy box really makes feel good catches sticks hobby soon moving trainer higher-performance models dont show up after couple lessons always wonder what happened question something did didnt during training may have caused lose interest dont like cut student loose after first solo flight should teach students solo quickly possible get rid faster should make sure can fly safely feels comfortable flying solo under variety conditions crosswinds included As instructors have responsibility teach other necessary things take off fly land model airplanes should also teach about safety some aerodynamics about club rules bit physics field courtesy mechanics occasional team work consideration others things believe should part RC instructors flight training course advice just appointed club instructors either would better club members better pilots did better job instructing helping others So teaching others consider including following Discuss dangers hobby Make student aware injuries spinning prop can cause Ask him bystanders stay out prop arc explain propellers spinners occasionally come off Explain frequency control system purpose radio impound what consequences should cause someone else crash Show securely hold model pits during engine start up safely carry model runway Make aware safety courtesy rules no flying behind pilot stations no taxing pits communicate other pilots around runway 'on runway landing taking off deadstick Azalea City Aviator Frits Jetten Editor The remaining portion article will appear next month 4July 1997 157 Arizona California Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom httpiWwwama-1 Ocom/ama Glenn Caner Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 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 ISee last months column tor additional AVPs Coordinators Associate Vice Presidents District X prepares host 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition slated held near San Jose California San Francisco South Bay area August 30 through September 7 Clubs around District have offered host several flyin breakfasts help promote event provide opportunity District X members discuss AMA issues learn about Expo Breakfasts have already held Phoenix Tucson San Fernando Valley Additional fly-ins scheduled San Diego LA / Orange County Sacramento North South Bay areas District also working events Nevada Utah Fly-in Breakfast sponsored District X cooperation host club Participants treated delicious allyou-can-eat breakfast pancakes eggs bacon sausage juice milk coffee Members District staff club officers serve hosts District X modelers families enjoy modestly priced breakfast great day flying breakfasts priced near break proceeds day put forward offset Districts costs hosting Expo Volunteers Needed. District also looking volunteers interested lending hand during nine-day event great need administrative help well workers various events interested helping out years Expo please contact AVP Don Goeschl 805940-6066 can also reached via e-mail amaexpo@aolcom US mail 513 West Ave 1-13 Lancaster California 93534 interested information about Expo individual events information can also obtained Don club interested hosting Fly-in Breakfasts have yet scheduled can contacting Mr Rex Powell Rex can reached 6024880151 mail 6955 E Mighty Saguaro Way Scottsdale Arizona 85262 Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn Model Aviation Bieber San Fernando ValleyThe California United Free Flighters RC Flyers took task organizingannual banquet held Sunday March Expo breakfast held Sepulveda16 Honored years get together Basin Ricc did fantastic job largewas Nathan Day CUFFMACs 1996 portion food items donated byJunior Top Points Champion award local sponsors added thewas presented Bill Kuykendall 1997 success eventPresident Daniel Heinrich Mr Ralph Prey presided over afternoon affair year CUFFMAC members treated extremely interesting presentation Thermal Dynamics keynote speaker F3B World Champion Joe Wurtz Members Cholla Choppers Model Airplane Club presented AMAs Award Achievement 1997 Vintage Stunt Classic annual banquet Tucson Arizona March 22 award recognition Cholla Coppers 50th year AMA chartered club hand receive award Cholla Chopper members Robin Sizemore L Louis Wolgast Lou Crane Randy Cuberly Above. Rex Powell President International Scale Soaring Association serves up hot cup coffee Arizona Model Aviators club president Jim Luby wife Mary man griddle Expo Fly-in Mesa AZ Jan 22 Below. TIMPA board member Lynn Geuder cooks eggs order Tucson Mar15 have attended Vintage Stunt Classic over years very familiar effervescence young lady Michele Keville daughter event coordinators Mike Jo Ann Keville Having helped nearly nine VSCs Michele honored year event participants plaque recognition thanks Mounted plague models Navys Blue Angels Michele will joining Navy Summer plans aircraft mechanic Good luck Michele thanks helping make VSC truly memorable event Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jeny llolcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave. Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincolt 1201 Farrow Cirde Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Ktamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Ullooet Ct. LaCanner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE. Bellevue WA 98007 unsung berm among put modeling events people scut work pitch tents move loads mow grass fix food sell keep records judge events anything else necessary just keep whole thing working just lost such person Floyd Grove Jr wrote about March 21 1997 R/C community lost Grand Dame Known Addie Crow just plain Addie lady friend knew very gracious host never went up Crows RV being asked day wanted cup coffee Addie never knew stranger will missed RIC lovers world wide wife Leon Duke Crow 44 years Addie perpetual figure almost R/C event west coast during marriage left behind will have hard time finding someone replace good humor straight forward outlook honest helpful advice course great coffee us Duke Family mourn loss send best wishes goes much greater Fly shall ever see NW Scalemasters qualifier takes place June 20-22 Farragut State Park north Coeur dAlene o Maybe scenic places world fly aircraft certainly place whole family enjoy vacation place compete exchange experiences like minded modelers Usually weather cooperates can rain spring northern Idaho bring protection both sun rain big Dist XI electric meet takes place Boeing Hawks field Space Center Kent WA June 28- 29 beginning weve seen innovation electric power developed corner country high anxiety kind event just old new friends trying out latest exchanging much information history repeats will Fun Fly hosted July Boeing Eagles field near Everett Last summer held well attended enjoyed event hope will try again event Cohn Payne sent picture Richard Farmer Pilots Choice Award winning Ultimate Biplane Early July its Pinehollow 97 time Over July 12-13 weekend very nice resort high east slope Mt Hood Portland Shy Knights will host annual NW R/C Seaplane Champs Enjoy flying camping swimming conununing fellow modelers premier event Contact Jerry Holcomb 360-892-7732 evenings land planes what fly 12th July visit South Lane RIC Modelers will host 2nd Annual Fertile Turtle R/C Air Show Fly field near Creswell OR plan swap shop static display along flying Contact Timm Wagner 78623 Rat Crk Rd Cottage Grove OR 97424 us think about what might keep us earning Season patch think bitter cold deep snow terrible winds Seldom rain factor last year NW has soggy say least Down Eugene Morrie Gilbert chance Prop Spinner able get 3rd patch flu over 77 inches rain winter kept him word group will try best weather next winter control line club may have go floats succeed According Tad Crusty Russell Editor SRAC NE Plane Talk SRAC has produced prospective member package introduce new possible members club Other clubs have may just heard about tad too late newcomers issue Graham Hicks asked remind scale enthusiasts 7th annual Grande Ronde Bush Pilots Scale Contest Courtright Field south La Grande will take place 16-17 August Expert Sportsman Team Fun Scale will events along famous Sat Night Steak Feed Contact Graham 54 1-9633953 900 Main La Grande OR 97850 Bush Pilots announce RIC Swap Meet Spaghetti Dinner Friday Aug 15th held basement 1st Presbyterian Church La Grande 4 9pm dinner 5 7pm Call Ron Tincher 541-963-3807 Puyallup ory Mount Rainier R/C Soeiety did usual excellent job bringing modelers other folks up top-notch show Seventeen shows later Bob Pfeiffers idea carried Bob Ford group dedicated club members has matured show best anywhere An amazing amount work necessary order just get organized let alone have happen smoothly does Now could just get Bob smile time time its wise note ageing population Too often late Ive found myself writing about long time friend has gone West gently euphemism has time its good news Since weather Febreary nice Frank Hirleman both Prez Western Oregon Flying Aces Squadron Editor Propwash WOFAS newsletter decided go walk good idea After short experienced some chest pain After returning home self diagnosed angina decided put off doing anything about bad idea until next shot 4 days later came ambulance trips 3 hospitals After angioplasty rooter personal scale Frank doing fine Getting exercise watching diet Frank thinks should keep experience mind especially understand should have pains chest upper arms get yourself medical provider right later Let tell its just gastritis Big quicker get help better chanceof building flying next plane Brent Watkins NE Editor Frozen Tales made 8 flights electric Midnight Sun R/C Clubs Jan 1 fun fly Thats especially notable realize temperature Fairbanks -42 degrees during event No mention wind chill some Polar Bear Event summer its wanner club will hold IiMAC event part WaternWheels event held July 4 5and6 1997 159
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/07
Page Numbers: 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/07
Page Numbers: 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159
Inside View Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Gary Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memoijal Dr Muncie IN 47302 museum Some 50 years ago retired assistant manager Tulsa grocery store used penny create endowment museum bearing name Ferd Threstle sole mission museum mandated Ferds will make name famous Dutiful administrators Ferds museum face daunting task creating meaningful exhibits programming fulfills museums mission have refined task art international calligraphy competitions based beautiful inventive playful ways writing Ferd Threstles name lapidary competitions based writing Ferds name head pins other small objects installation art competitions billboards gardens buildings around Tulsa incorporate Ferds name innovative amusing ways operate yearly budget about $16 million have endowment $500 million city Tulsa state museum association some Threstle family members challenging bequest order court saying current prospective value endowment grotesquely disproportionate what necessary carry out museums mandate museum docs make requisite contribution advancement society ought hallmark museum Famous Ferd Threstle Museums existence wealth invites us question assumptions about definition museum So exactly what thing called museum Answering question requires examining evolution museums society museums popular public institutions before Civil War Wealthy patrons arts antiquities created rooms homes display collections Museums associated private showcases hobbies rich growth great cities after Civil War dedicated museum buildings appeared multitudes Following 1893 Worlds Columbian Exposition Chicago cities erected ornate city halls imposing train stations monumental museum buildings part City Beautiful movement concept museum transformed private showcase civic showcase focal point public pride As museums grew number obvious needed professionally trained workers realize potential centers community service educational resources Gallery talks school group tours loans objects other institutions museum publications public relations new roles museums professionalization museum work began establishment American Association Museums 1906 offices Smithsonian creation museum training programs Harvard invention automobile brought about change museums passage Federal Highway Act 1921 prompted development national highway system created new breed Americans tourist Touring Americans drove endlessly searching lost past found museums Tourism created industry people realized museums meant business astounding success 1925 opening Deutches Museum Munich Germany also profoundly changed concept museum country new institution calling itself museum displaying art anything historic Its halls filled interactive hands-on activities working models live demonstrations American industrialists museum professionals loved adopted idea set out building spree museum industrys newly defined role demonstrate Americas technological triumphs industrial might Museums meant really big business now came crash almost society suffered ways during Depression museums survived because New Deal first time federal government joined American museums preserve nations heritage provide cultural educational stimulus people Historic Sites Act 1925 strengthened nostalgic decorative arts movement seemed sweeping country Government historical activity public historical interest thus meshed very time America needed boost its economy national spirit As New Deal rushed flood projects launched involving museums history almost phased out Depression waned However widespread success cooperative efforts between museums federal government forever ealarged enriched concept museum enhanced importance museums civilization just time civilization treasures its museums being faced possibility inevitable destruction through world war totalitarianism idea museum now become synonymous tax-supported institutions run trained professionals need broad base public support ensure funding forced museums concentrate creative educational public programming during war years drive survive its consequences because museums became competitive players educational-recreational marketplace retailers adopting modern sales methods promotional stunts publicity campaigns As result museum attendance exploded time Bicentennial rush enlarge old institutions build new ones reached amazing speed responding demands society museums transforming image institution run elite multidisciplinary community centers providing unique kind learning Indeed major justifications existence museums focused museums role providing leaming experience could duplicated anywhere else especially classroom museums cannot things people essential carefully define primary role museum execute faithfully can museum needs live up richest definition word National Model Aviation Museum seeks make requisite contribution advancement society ought hallmark museum much collection Conunued page 147 144 Model Aviation 4 Winter over calendar says daylight savings time will allow us sneak out evening flying session couple times week dont know about am ready small problem however temperature home just 15 yes fifteen degrees Admittedly have managed sneak off Florida about 10 days seems everyone knows winter over except Mother Nature Lots happening around lately SFA lawsuit finally over can really say about judgement contained official published statement Please dont bug VP tell dirt say official release could jeoprodize AMA eyes court mail bag has full around lately majority letters being people some problem something AMA doing Its amazing letters result someone understanding something consequently drawing wrong conclusion example letter received member dont have letter dont have members name concemed club having hard time coming up officers rules say officers must Open members club mostly Senior Citizens makes good point literal reading rules look membership cards would lead conclusion actuality Senior Citizen members really Open members pay reduced rate look Bylaws will find Senior Citizen class membership Open members purposes except dues An example Senior Citizen can Contest Director Leader Member though both designations require Open member Another similar misunderstanding guy raked over coals over requirement club spend lot money buy GPS measure Latitude/Longitude club field order re-Charter club also objected amount paperwork involved charter process havent fill out charter club paperwork awful long time dont doubt like paperwork has escalated agree idea instead listing names etc mem bers simply AMA numbers should suf fice Ill talk HQs about see can Back Latitude/Longitude problem paperwork apparently pushed GPS system easiest way obtain Lat/Long hard some concluded acceptable method deter mining field position SUCH IS NOT THE CASE HQs does care determine Latitude/Longitude field done reasonably accurately methods available get infor mation could easy calling what ever agency records deeds asking asking County Engineering Dept Another way would get aviation sectional chart neednt new chart locate field Any way can determine right AMA reason need information protect flying site Principally can use determine distance between flying site another club applying charter have number cases have chartered new clubs flying fields too close exist ing chartered clubs flying fields Without reliable way avoid problem often find ourselves trying resolve after fact much difficult task Pylon Racing specifically Quarter 40 has faced some controversy lately result some misinformation lead some people believe poised step mandate rules dont know came false dont have authority case What happened got number calls letters both sides controversy whereupon called chainnan Pylon Contest Board discuss problem After leaming could about problem told him Contest Board Chairman Id adopt particular compromise didnt exactly jump up down suggestion either favor against rather took it intended SUGGESTION know Wayne Yeager quite well can assure type intimidated least call AMA President took suggestion just suggestion others seem think will mandate something wont have no inclination have no authority short its Contest Boards problem dont envy tricky issue Its funny sometimes subject leads realize similar problem exists another area thinking about Senior Citizen vs Open memberships officers clubs suddenly realized todays rules would make impossible charter junior club like described involved kid last months column Hrnrnnn guess need some work area Speaking about kids check out ads AMAJEAA Aeromodelling Academy July have great expectations program idea club might sponsor kid program wasnt total sponsorship could make possible some kid might otherwise able attend Think about utive Council Meeting Highlights Motions made April 19 1997 Executive Council meeting MOTION moved G Aldrich VIII seconded B Brown III approve F3A World Championships Pensacola Florida 1999 Motion passed unanimously LX absent MOTION II moved B Brown III seconded J McNeill V loan $6000 Lakeland Aeromodelers per conditions described account 7009075 Motion passed 11 yes -2 no IVNAA MOTION III moved C Foreman IV seconded C Bauer VI mail out Lender Member Questionnaire submitted present Leader Members results questionnaire tamed over committee review Motion passed 12 yes 1 no XI MOTION IV moved C Foreman IV seconded E McCollough Xl approve AMA DISTANCE EDUCATION PROJECTS 1 Delta Dart Training Video 2 Electronic Field Trip Motion passed unanimously MOTION V moved W De Cou II seconded C Foreman IV establish fund $100000 new product review Motion passed unanimously MOTION VI moved E McCollough XI seconded R Hanson X allocate legal expenses AMA Club # 535 Salem R/C Pilots Association amount $116174 allocate legal expenses AMA club # 943 Bamstormers R/C Club Inc amount $52074 Motion passed unanimously MOTION VII moved B Brown III seconded G Aldrich VIII allow Renew 2 paids within time frame November 15 1996 allowed $300 credit toward 1998 membership Motion passed unanimously MOTION VIII moved B Brown III seconded R Miller IX modify presented Nationals Standing Rules determine method naming National Champions Motion passed unanimously XI absent July1997 145 m ~4 lb LIU1 Uit IeldU Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Femwood Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 1996 audit report has issued accounting firm Brady Ware Schoenfeld Inc Certified Public Accountants Over next few months shall present various statements report realize will little bit boring some will least give chance look what AMA consists paper audit report first statement presented Statement Financial Position Since Statements Financial Position appear following page years ended December 31 1996 1995 statement financial position snapshot business certain moment time technically changes very next tick clock assets side financial position presents classified fonn assets Academy Model Aeronautics December 31 1996 compared same classifications assets year ended December 31 1995 can munediately see knowing what last year knowing what have year adds great deal understanding Let us begin looking headings left hand side page beginning Current Assets Current Assets Current assets items expect convert cash within next twelve months will attempt conunent very briefly line items below Current Assets Cash cash equivalents funds AMA has bank Receivables amounts due Model Aviation advertisements Inventory cost merchandise museum store supply service catalog receive Prepaid insurance consists workmans compensation comprehensive general liability group insurance professional liability auto fire insurance along other coverages appropriate protect property Prepaid membership costs represents costs forms mailing etc necessary send membership application form costs paid AMA sent out packet catalogs special information decals forms sign up current year costs will applied expenses year 1997 because income collected mailing will 1997 income Prepaid expenses consists NATS 1997 expenses have paid 1996 will used until 1997 major expense item represents payments articles Model Aviation Magazine have run yet scheduled future publication Prepaid taxes balance have left federal government consisting carryover refund 1995 year plus estimated taxes paid 1996 deducting tax unrelated business income primarily sale Model Aviation advertising Investments represents money AMA has hand backup potential liability self-insured portion insurance membership also includes money being held construction Headquarters building Muncie Property Equipment represents cost expenditures various items categorized underneath caption straight forward believe require further comment have questions about will happy assist answer Other Assets Mortgage note receivable note receivable obtained AMA sold Reston property AMA collecting $1879 month principal interest Life memberships receivable represents amounts will collect during current year people have already pledged become life members AMA making payments installment basis right hand side page see words Liabilities Net Assets Let us examine headings beginning Current Liabilities Current Liabilities Various items listed under category Basically items expenditures will occur within next twelve months Accounts payable represents what AMA owes local trade payables items AMA purchased during past few months Current maturity mortgage payable capital lease obligations represents payments AMA will make next twelve months mortgage property Muncie two leases equipment AMA using headquarters building Accrued expenses made up property tax due vacation pay sales taxed payable Competition funds escrow represents amount holding various competitive groups fly FAI competition during coming year Deferred membership revenue represents collections members dues have paid date will used 1997 year Deferred Membership Revenue item represents moaies have paid members took advantage renewal two years discounted rate money will used 1998 budget Long-Term Liabilities Mortgage payable obligations under capital lease represent balances mortgage capital lease obligations AMA owes will pay 1998 years following current portion will paid 1997 included Current maturities mortgage payable current lease obligations Current Liabilities section above Net Assets unrestricted net assets broken down two categories amount new worth AMA Temporarily restricted net assets represents money being held expended specific items described under category also represent part net worth Total net assets net worth AMA $6699686 amount difference between total assets $11734553 total liabilities $5034867 resulting total net assets $6699686 gives overview Statements Financial Position AMA December31 1996 Acopyofthe financial statements may obtained sending $500 Vicki Barkdull AMA Headquarters sure request latest audited financial statements Until later Model Aviation emy Model Aeronautics Inc Statements Financial Position December 31 1996 1995 ASSETS 19961995 LIABILITES AND NET ASSETS 19961995 CURRENT ASSETS Cash & cash equivalents Receivables Inventory -at cost Prepaid insurance Prepaid membership costs Prepaid expenses Prepaid taxes Total Current Assets IN VESTMENTS PROPERTY & EQUIPMENT Land & improvements Building & improvements Computers & software Museum contents & library Furniture & equipment Vehicles Total Cost Less accumulated depreciation OTHER ASSETS Mortgage note receivable Life memberships receivable MUSEUM COLLECTION $ 2579332 169298 159828 142983 188646 20439 1575 3262101 $ 1943808 147771 120152 139030 269935 26235 14953 2661884 25143782362178 27 t3496 2409635 916615 175873 718183 98942 7032744 1346510 5686234 249840 22000 27 1840 2809263 3473602 675139 133500 687720 98942 7878166 1387041 6491125 23895 23895 $ 11734553$ 11539082 CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable Current maturities mortgage payable & capital lease obligations Accrued expenses Competition funds escrow Deferred membership revenue Total Current Liablities DEFERRED MEMBERSHIP REVENUE LONG-TERM LIABILITIES Mortgage payable -net current maturities Obligation under capital lease -net current maturities Security deposit Total Liablities NET ASSETS Unrestricted net assets Unrestricted net assets available operations Designated Executive Council contingencies Temporary restricted net assets Site development Scholarships & awards Other programs Total Net Assets $87014$172849 7820079200 41860103602 4999248007 37538293573377 40108853977035 182397 793242 48343 841585 5034867 168387 845051 75543 10000 930594 5076016 26057572307791 39400003940000 65457576247791 48069134906 4330541097 62555 153929 6699686 $ 11734553 39272 215275 6463066 $ 11539082 MuseumlPrater Continued page 144 model airplanes aviation museum integrating educational scientific programming along policies conservation exhibition worthy everyones support No matter famous Famous Ferd Threstle Museum can make name thats something theyll never able say es Legacy John Worth Biographers Needed AMA History Program process recording biographies people helped create wonderful world aeromodeling exists today might think would relatively simple project notsimply because huge number people involved Dont assume because someone famous already have biography him have about hundred bios present hundreds needed related problem need biography no longer us have depend friends relatives provide information about Doing after gone lot difficult no longer available recall confirm details lives still us aging ill otherwise unable help much kinds problems present getting some heroes write talk about themselves often choresome incredibly shy reluctant take credit what have contributed accomplished often takes someone other person want write about gather information make available archives thats necessarily bad situation us would rather write talk about someone other ourselves have favorite person youd like tell about wed like helpand can credited effort too want give biographers byline material contribute way name can associated person youre interested inwere looking ghost writers Wed like biographies include personal views insights writeups simply cold listing facts Its particularly important think show human side choosing remember procedure getting involved fairly simple AMA Historian Norm Rosenstock has forms Biographical Information Guidelines forms suggest questions answered provide hints about tell story someone want describe effect fill information answer questions and/or document information key part information desired involves pinning down names dates places What helps accurate possible record complete correct Continued page 148 July1997 147 OPEN INVITATION TO ALL AMA MEMBERS TO ATTEND HOMECOMING97 would like take opportunity month inform two very significant events will take place year will occur right International Aeromodeling Center June 6 7 8 other July 12-17 EAA facility Oshkosh Wisconsin Homecoming back after year lay off Due member input Executive Council determined Homecoming should again occur 1997 version will better ever Plans provide three days unhindered flying members wish attend Free flight control line radio control activities will taking place simultaneously separate venues real purpose event make International Aeromodeling Center available membership just come enjoy fly renew old friendrships enjoy facility rapidly becoming focal point aeromodeling country big difference between Homecoming 97 previous Homecomings year event will run conjunction brand new event AMA MODEL HOBBY EXPO Model Hobby Expo will opening AMAs doors general public provide opportunity discover hobbies otherwise may have never known existed Manufacturers distributors supporting endeavor activities offered will include build fly model aircraft rockets intro control line flights buddy-box radio control flights Young Eagles flights radio control car boat experiences will also hot air balloon demonstrations food concessions other family-oriented activities Please plan packing up family visiting International Aeromodeling Center June 6 7 8 1997 part Homecoming 97 second event would like make aware AMA/EAA AEROMODELING ACADEMY will whole new venture AMA EAA purpose introduce youth ages 14-17 building flying model aircraft five-day camp will held EAA facility Oshkosh Wisconsin July 12-17 1997 students will emersed model aviation building trimming flying simple hand-launched gliders building flying complete four-channel radio control aircraft will seminars selecting proper woods tools glues specific building projects use resources Along modeling activities students will given guided tours EAA museum Pioneer Field Young Eagles flights Some major supporters Academy date Sig Manufacturing Company Futaba Corporation America K&B Manufacturing just name three event example AMAs EAAs teamwork effort share experience model aviation young people show benefits aviation positive impact could have lives believe results such event will development programs can passed onto clubs used local level accomplishing same goals aware need allow youngsters get involved type effort could lay foundation ongoing efforts area strongly recommend clubs monitor progress AMA/EAA Aeromodeling Academy have questions contact Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters Volunteer Program need help As association volunteers serve backbone organization Help needed areas museum store front counter clerical computer docents research special events AMA trying develop pool members non members willing assist love airplanes love mix mingle people will thrive social interaction volunteering museum store during AMA special events interested application located web site request calling AMA HQ speaking Volunteer Coordinator es/Worth Continued page 147 Contact Norm 124 Granada St Royal Palm Beach FL 33411 Tel 407 798-5154 Fax 407 753-6661 Important famous modelers AMA Hall Fame other halls fame NFFS SAM yR/CS etc Thats no guarantee have adequate biographies themwe may have some basics enough good biography Along similar lines note got voted hall fame nominated yet electedwe need info too people nominated national recognition nominations often skimpy simply say something like Everybody knows Joe Blow achievements obvious Well often theyre obvious often theres misinformation myth involved information want history books wed like complimentary factual probably will surprised famous names have biographies thats reaction feel can help fill some blanks cant complete biography contact Norm Rosenstock ask Biography forms help tell what know can find out about list right scratches surface needed biographiesmany sought Some listed former AMA presidentsincluding number Willis Brown Model Aviation ecticut / 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 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 PYLON RACING PYLON 105 two sites world dedicated R/C pylon racing Phoenix Arizona other District Bridgewater MA Credit development unique extraordinary concept idea reality belongs own District VP Don Krafft fellow pattern flyer Dave Eisner racing enthusiasts Don McStay Tom Rebenklau Together modeled Race dedicated site after Pattern dedicated site Don Dave developed nearby Halifax two clubs chartered separately Privateers Pattern P105 Racing combined under charter RCCF R/C Competition Flyers intent both clubs encourage interested either Pattern Racing competition develop talents under ideal conditions possible building P105 started fall 1994 real work plowing harrowing grading seeding finally took place July 1995 just time drought 95 looked like accomplished create dust bowl middle 18000 acres wetlands rains came September everyones surprise seed sprouted lot TLC grass has growing getting better ever since fact expecting third year development produce best grass field R/C east great share credit progress must given NEPRO Northeast Pylon Racing Organization NEPRO literally paid rent two years 4 acres cross wind runways located nearly 20 acres leasing middle 18000 acres farm land Youre right means no obstructions no neighbors near enough bothered noise fact area large open full scale aerobatic aircraft Plymouth use site practice competitions Almost good day treated air show also very grateful racers non-racers helped fund work needed done make field suitable small wheel racing planes might never have gotten started wasnt help sport flyers Zamoor Bajwa Steve Tardanico provided bulldozing get project started Patteru competitor Gary Garibian gave us much needed financial shot arm keep thing moving forward came bunch dedicated racers racing supporters realized doing Mike Masi finished 4th last year Formula-One NMPRA National Invitation Championships Arnie Wile always ready help whatever promotes R/C himself top racing contender Lloyd Burnham always beat northeast past President NMPRA National Racing Organization well several times President NEPRO Dave Doyle past President NEPRO well Secretary/Treasurer NMPRA last several years Al Waldron Mr #3 Pylon Dave Fogg Mr #2 Pylon Glen Boivan Toms racing partner Clarence Lee world renowned master model aircraft engine technology head list substantial early contributors wonderful supporters R/C racing joined contributors Frank DiFrancesco Joan Learned Bob Davis Joe Bednarz George DeNault Fran Mitchell takes lot work money what has done made possible deserve tremendous credit understanding everything done help modeling anywhere helps modeling everywhere P105 now fully ready take another season competition aggressively looking limited number members either want participate racing racer racing official willing whatever can support purpose site P105s present members eager work would-be racers 4 pre-set race courses will teach fly long willing share supporting unique dedicated effort develop racing area New England information contact Tom Rebenklau 508-697-0672 Don McStay 508- 528-4043 Submitted Don McStay INDOOR FLYING fellows fly indoor Boston area faced problem having trouble finding keeping flying site have flown College Andover about 18 years have flown Shriners Facility College Haverhill problem facilities charging $200-300 per day pretty expensive few hours flying know facility could used please contact will forward info people involved SON VT FLY-IN will fly-rn Johnson Vt sod farm June 14 15 should enjoyable weekend possible make plans attend information call Jim Halls 802 635-2288 July 1997 149 number 1 pylon Pylon 105 field during race Don McStay pilot Dave Doyle caller racing Pylon 105 Mike Masi beautiful QM-40 racer New Jersey/ New Yorkf 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 Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightolowe NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFOENT CMR 480 BOX 585 APO AE 09703 Vince Juliane 1 e Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 Ray Juschkus 59 Lisiogolon Street St James NY 11780 James M LewIs P061 Ogdeebarg NY 13668-0081 Dave Mathewson Boo 613 Camillas NY 13031 Bill Miller PO Boo 335 PSocelon Jonclion NJ 08550 Tow Murray 31 voorkees Drive Basking Ridge NJ 57920 Bill Poythress 3 Hemlock Overt Sasgerties NY 12477 Adaw SaltIer 41 Perry Anense Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenuire 101 Smithtield Dr Endicoo NY 13780-4309 Frequency CoordInator Ion Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phocoio NY 13135-9007 315 695-2448 Terry Terrenoire Rejoins District Team retirement George Buso Southern Tier New York left resident AVP After short meeting Toledo Teny Terrenoire agreed assume post Terry has past experience AVP able administrator will add insightful interesting writing style column occasion providing members area handy channel HQ Terry wife live Endicott NY has building models since 8 has RC experience dating back 1970 Hes logged over 206 aircraft built 3000 flights still manages mow lawn.Welcome aboard Terry following notes come AVP representing US Servicemen Europe am Roy Brown District II AVP Europe have AMA member 35 years left fine AMA club Houston Texas 1989 ended up Netherlands live Limburg Province Holland means have Germany five minutes direction Belgium five minutes other direction What great place modeling am enclosing picture AMA member Mike Youngling Focke Wolf Spitfire taken August 25th Echt Flying Clubs 25th anniversary fly-in Mike lives Germany USAF member stationed AWACS Geilenkirchen belongs flies Echt club Netherlands Another picture Echt fly officers club ModelVliegclub LVC Limbricht-Sittard Guppies Guppies originated plans German Model Magazine first being smaller Guppy powered Webra 40 other three growing powered Zenoah 23s Zenoah 38 Echt clubs name De Vliegende Hollander translates Flying Dutchmen last shows season late September sponsored Broken Wings Club Willebroek Belgium between Brussels Antwerpen couple pictures show picture C- 1 30s just before flight slot fly time C 130s styrofoam construction Speed 400 powered produced flown Neiderwert Club Holland picture Feisler Stork goes joke some Belgian owns big motor cycle reported police someone took motor big does fly realistically smooth great show excellent aircraft flying weather past flying season summer 1997 shaping up Dortmund retail model show 7-12 April Messa will April 11th UK Old Warden shows Spring Modeling 19-20 April Small Models Weekend 24-25 May Scale Models 7-8 June Silent Flight 26-27 July Vintage 9-10 August Festival Flight 13-14 Sept Autumn Gala 18-19 Oct humble feeling flier needs go Old Warden stumbled Four Stroke weekend few years ago give highest marks will 24-25 May flying couple Randy Randophs designs Belgium Pampa Modelfighters sponsoring Big Scale Meet 12-13 July field out Helchtem Belgium Air Force air ground range great bunch will outstanding international show Bauffe Club flies adjacent Chievers Air Base SHAPE sponsoring jet turbine show 28-29 June show will Chievers Air Base German flugtags numerous encourage go find areas plan being Wasserkuppe 4-6 Sept sponsored Antike Flyers Germany see old guy yellow wing Hobie Hawk thats MECA collecto Oberwagen bei Bern Switzerland 7-8 June can help add additional information please write call email am CompuServe 1005323633 am out pocket July August available email question always asked What does AMA answer us Europe AAFES privileges AMA actively working get fuel back AAFES system need say thanks Wes Joyce Hager Steve Kaulf Randy Randolph efforts Let hear As indicated last month Ive come across few Can top items travels around district few interesting facts youve got some same pass along inclusion column Weve got husband-wife Leader Member team have counted very quickly over 125 completed RC aircraft home ships range size 1/2A quarter scale 125 does include control line models saw hanging around nor does include boxes yet-to-be-built models packed various nooks crannies Weve got Leader Member affiliated 10 different chartered clubs Weve got club 17 Leader Members its ranks Weve got fifth sixthdepending countlargest club country district Whos got some other mind numbing tidbits? * 150 Model Aviation ciale VIce Presidents Officers LVC Limbricht-Sitter Club Guppies Echt fly-in 0-130 Squadron Neider Wert Club Broken-Wings fly-in fly time styrofoam construction Speed 400s AMA member MIKe youngiing witn nis Focke Wolf & Spitfire Echt Club 25th anniversary fly-in Almost 112 scale Fesseller Stork Broken Wings Belgium fly-in U] II 11 [ UHIE 1 tU Ohia Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 610 797-6597 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 Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbroak Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Air Force Museum often forget greatest collections full scale aviation Dayton Ohio Air Force Museum Muncie summer sure include Air Force Museum takes couple hours get past winter Dick Greenburg Toledo Weak Signal club member organized bus trip club Flying Tigers tour outstanding facility Commander Flying Tigers Tom Kroggel John Borton NUTS Mountain Top Ron Maier member LVRCS Allentown Pennsylvania provided great picture flying friends during New Years reumon Ron son Chris traveled Muncy Pa fly Dan Richards John Sullivan temperature 22 degrees wind chill near zero What friends wont go through have fun Prize provides WORKS Future Bill Lehn member Dayton Ohio WORKS sent following letter Enclosed couple photos initial product two 90 minute building sessions conducted Bill Lehn other WORKS members JE Prass Elementary School class made up 21 fifth graders teacher along five room mothers students received copy directions building AMA Delta Darts along glue razor blades pins etc opening Wednesday aftemoon session facility used just about ideal two students laboratory table plenty room Work progressed well during 1300 1430 session Wednesday stored things until second session Friday Final assembly Delta Darts done ald Pacer Tech FfE ZAP-A-GAP done WORKS First ffights models coming off assembly line underway school hallway before 5th model assembled time #12 ready students moved stage auditorium eight models line end day assembled staying little late Storage models weekend done shown picture Hopefully hooked couple kids modeling hobby copy letter Pacer Tech thanking ZAP also enclosed Bill won adhesive Name Plane contest R/C Reports Magazine Pop DarrSorry relay bad news Pop Darr Uniontown Pennsylvania featured District Dl column last month has passed away will missed family friends hobby loved helped grow Delaware Valley Radio Control Club Tom Haake provided some insight Delaware Valley Radio Control Club Warniinster PA club ffies out field near Doylestown has adult membership 60 have intense focus youth involvement activity Boy Girl Scouts have club trainer PT-40 utilized great deal youth program July1997 151 WORKS work JE Press school students Delta Darts hung out dry Dan Richards Chris Maier John Sullivan enjoy New Years Day Muncy Pennsylvania Bob Erpelding Dick Greenburg Bob Knisely Dick organized Air Force Museum trip Delaware Valleys Vince Carroll beautiful CAP 21 Dave Leach 1997 Weak Signals President Ned Donner flies Shrike Doylestown Delaware/ District Columbia / Maryland/North Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill 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 Phone 804 270-5039 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Phone 910 766-1231 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Phone 757595-0997 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Road Chesapeake VA 23322 Phone 757 421-4545 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Phone 302 798-8447 Richard Dick SmIth 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Phone 540 943-1684 Bliss Teague 625 5th Avenue SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Phone 704 324-2164 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 YEAR 2003 CENTENNIAL year 2003 will 100 years since Wright Brothers flew Wright Flyer Kill Devil Hills near Kitty Hawk North Carolina area Outer Banks North Carolina preparing big celebration commemorate occasion Some local business establishments have contacted George Rohbaugh member Dare County RIC Flyers about building static display models 1903 Wright Flyer models will display local businesses will also used meetings gettogethers local organizations picture shows Georges static display models Wright Flyer will appear commemorative dinners some local business establishments George discussing make 1903 Wright Flyer RIC version will actually fly Hmmmmnt maybe yes maybe no GET OUT YOUR CHECK BOOK aware takes lot time effort build RIC aircrafteven simple trainers takes lot money some effort get ready built ARFs ready fly build precision scale model competition aerobatics now talking lots bucks almost untold time effort So should also aware stupidly turn transmitter having field frequency clip attached antenna planes air cause plane crash obligated replace aircraft Can think reason should held responsible did deed pay earth should pilot airborne plane frequency clip transmitter antenna expect compensate him stupidity no simple goof big mistake know better QOPS type miscalculationyou have cost innocent victim lot time money well possibly cutting whole flying season off no reasonable explanation actions screwed up So get out check book make reparations victim Put yourself victims place Would smile sweetly say Oh thats right Ive got lots money time soit really doesnt make difference Have gotten attention serious stuff want turn radio field GET THE CLIP use wait Make sure have clip antenna before turn radio try fly securing clip having antenna have no recourse guy does have turns transmitter above article printed Central Carolina RIC Modelers Newsletter Food thought DISTRICT P/ EVENTS District IV Mini Meeting scheduled May 2nd 3rd 4th Delaware R/C Clubs field has Canceled due mix up commum cations between myself Delaware RJC Club realize event restricted JMAA members IMAA type aircraft means IMAA members IMAA type aircraft per mitted participate Therefore does make sense hold AMA Meeting does include AMA members Joe Asher president Delaware RC Club will arrange antoher date time place hold Delaware AMA District IV meeting Only District Meeting portion event being can celed Fly will held scheduled Doug Jessie good CID know will have fun MARC SHOW TIMONIUM MD Mid Atlantic Radio Contml hobby show will held Saturday & Sunday June 7th & 8th Timonium Fairgrounds Exhibition hall Timonium Md leading manu facturers will will large AMA boothavailable ques tions ideas suggestions other AMA information will static displays demos swap shop show sponsored MARCED INC Contact Ron Stahl information 4521 Beilvieu Ave Baltimore Md Tel-410-664-2712 LEADER CLUB AWARD Congratulations Middle Atlantic Radio Kontrol Society qualifying AMA Gold Leader Club Award awards will shipped direct AMA listed club contact person Once again congratulations achievement AVP BOB BABURA RIC after school program rolling right along ALL NINETEEN STUDENTS HAVE JOINED AMA time appears magazine will have conducted test flights aircraft well underway flight training portion program wish thank following manufacturers/suppliers donations program Aerotrend Balsa USA Dave Brown Products Dougs Hobbies Estes Ind Excel Hobby Blade Corp Futaba Corp Harry Higley & Sons mc Model Airplane News Mud Duck Aviation Tower Hobbies Hobby Center RCMBis conducting Old Timer Contests June 28th & Aug 23rd rain dates being following days 1997 TOC Maryland flight demo-fly hosted SWAP Club Baltimore June 21st & 22nd field Baltimore Highlands Md Flyers being mailed clubs Dist IV AVP DICK SMITH Harnsonburg Valley R/C club has number activities planned perhaps largest being annual big bird fly-in scheduled June 28th & 29th Last year world class flyer Dave Patrick attended special guest flying demos speaking evening dinner Dave expected return years event should make another enjoyable affair Charlottesville Rivanna Club has named annual IMAA fly-in Howard Crispin Memorial Fly-in memory Howard Crispin charter member ofthe club long time AMA District IV VP nice touch years event will held Aug 8th & 9th Expoland R/C Club newer clubs has active training program R/C newcomers program headed Joe Hodges along others has given much time helping others fly Before new flyers eam wings program requires among other things flyer successfully perform three take offs landings during same flight engine shut down know program has success see 10 & 11 year olds soloing after just short time later observed performing acrobatic maneuvers Yes R/C alive well club GONE FLYING Model Aviation Ft 11 [e au t — Florida Georgia / Puerto Rico ,,jlinalTennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 205 322-3002 FAX 205 252-2654 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chldgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 WllheImlna Chlhaaz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxoille TN 37517 John G Cooper 4755 Cloister Cove Memphis TN 35115 James H Edwards 500 Mimosa Dr New Jbany MS 35652 William T Haywood 4 Robin Cirde Foley AL 35535 Karl Nensal 353 erianecod #42 MerIdian MS 39305 Louiae boo 256 Huotridge Way Winterspengs FL 32705 Richard Jackson 2115 Thorolee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris JoIner 95 Len Rd 235 Phenio City AL 35567 Dr John MartIn 2150 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom MorrIs 327 Pueblo Pass Ansistos AL 36206 Unda OHeam 3515 Maze Ln Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach FL32405 George Peetwian 3644 Lake Smyma GA 30052 Frank Tiarro 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Omen 3604 N Riser Rd Gainesville GA 30566 Lee Webster 1000 Sycarnom Manchester TN 37355 Joseph MicalizzI HC 566 Box 10397 Faiarrto Puerto Rico 00735 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fialds 193W Strickland Rd. Intelachen FL 32145 Phone 904 654-2517 As elected representative AMA pledge keep informed District activities andsoforth Two areas catching rapidly radio controlled helicopters nonfly MODEL SHOW/SWAP MEETS report 2 helicopter flings 5 Swap Meets idea reporting introduce important persons actually promoting conducting directing affairs First lets go Crescent City Florida see Ernie Hubers Heli Fly-In Pictured above Ernie Mary Huber Look happy dont they.. Ernie purchased 80 acres land teaches others fly helicopter has just 8th annual heli Fly hosted some 51 registered entrants far away Minnesota New Jersey England Helicopter flying catching like mad Some flyers explained models can everything real ones possible invest much $4000 model above meet Wayne Jackson Chuck Wacker Contest Director Ernie Huber again Now want take Helena Alabama week later Birmingham Helicopter Modelers Alabaster RC Club sponsored 3rd Annual CENTRAL ALA HELICOPTER FLY-IN officials told over 80 pilots registered 15 different states same flyers Ernie Hubers Fly-In also attended Alabaster RC Club fling Meet important officials promoted conducted Central Ala Heli Fly-In Shown above Gary Wright Contest Director David Harkey Alabaster Club President George Routon Ronnie Quarles None Contests Fly-Ins Fun-Flys Championships Indoor and/or Outdoor Meets Record Setting Expos anything would possible except dedication volunteer modelers unselfishly dedicate time efforts make possible Now want attach same respect dedication modelers promote sponsor conduct Non flying affairs catching like mad also Flyers like congegate get rid kits parts tools junk no longer want talk other etc same time looking some priceless item desperately need might seriously underpriced have 5 last few weeks want meet sponsors Foley Ala South Alabama RC Modelers conducted SWAP MEET AUCTION National Guard Armory above Club President Walt Szachara AMA Assoc VP Bill Haywood armory Pictured above Norm Frances Deputy Warner Robbins Ga conducting Southeastern Model Show Perry Agricenter Perry Georgia exchange meet sponsored Georgia Aircraft Modelers Assoc heralded Americas Largest Model Aircraft Exchange Meet dont know largest plenty big everybody staving ball Frances interupt paperwork pose Next go Fort Payne Ala 7th annual SWAP MEET & STATIC SHOW Dekalb RC Flyers sponsors Barry Strickland Sylvania charge Barry interupted duties minute pose snap above 1 could show him Gary Schoen Mentone Alabama Next go Greenville South Carolina gym 4th Presbyterian Church Blue Ridge RC Club holds its annual SWAP MEET above Club President Everette Smith Harold Littleton Event Director Fred Willard Club Treasurer Lastly go Huntsville Ala Rocket City RCers SWAP MEET Jaycees Bldg Pictured above Box Walls Contest Director RCRC SWAP Affair Bill Pendergraft also charge CC Wilson Gene Hunter people run fun show swap things Ret Col Reeves Lippincott writing Alaska has asked mention death friend Thomas Soderberg Tampa Fla us grieve friend Reeves ourselves fine District member less 1997 153 Illinois Indians Kentucky Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 80656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet syauer@clisdecnsiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kailend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 706 798-7242 Hal Parentl 1920 Bucldnghsm Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Baliard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 48733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Busseil 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1608 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 -3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 746-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginsvlle MO 64037- 1859 Eve 816 564-2481 District VI keeps up-to date e-mail list latest version sent out list month would like part list send name along club name number sysbauet@harpocnsiitedu LIBERTY IN fly-in Norris Field private grass full scale airstrip near Liberty held last October 35 models ranging 1/2 combat 1/3 scale Fifty pilots enjoyed day flying cookout everyone pitching great food crowd also treated full-scale aerobatics Pitts S-2B its smaller twin S-l S People traveling NATS welcome stop some flying Buds local hobby shop has directions Pictures information courtesy W Norris Next have G Vogele some entries Golden age Thompson Trophy Racing event Models must years 1929 through 1939 COX 049 reed valve engines required Pictures information L Matustik NGFIELD IL Club #2359 Knights Air R/C Club sponsoring two- day Electric oaly fly-in June 28 29 press release states Springfield offers large shopping area Childrens Zoo Illinois State Museum historical Abraham Lincoln attractions ample supply campgrounds hotels motels restaurants Plenty things keep entire family entertained minivacation weekend details contact Tim McDonough via e-mail tpm@inwnet DOWNERS GROVE IL Club #279 Woodland Aero Modelers will set up R/C Aero Model booth Downers Grove Heritage Fest clubs annual appearance fest promote public relations educate public about R/C aviation year fest will held Friday through Sunday June 27 29 Last years winner raffle part promoting club Jerry Dan Ryan Smigle raffle included completely-built trainer engine radio Also included 1-year club membership pre-flight training flight instruction Picture shows club members manning booth L R R Wurl D Bartley M Campos president E Zbylut Picture two shows winners raffle Pictures information sent F Fratto ST LOUIS MO Club #3237 SAM NX 211 held old time U-Control meet Buder Park St Louis Picture shows J Schifico G Vogele slow fly entries Models must SAM eligible 1942 earlier Note John left still flies Jim Walker U-Reely 154 Model Aviation site travels Any winters like past well have head south December GPS flying site locations would make easier us find good spot hide cold Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Tray 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 Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 8496 S 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 Springtime frozen northland city airport flooded couple model airports under water sandbag walls appearing everywhere calls volunteers help man/woman dikes appear TV winter snowfall heading south between its season Mall Shows have few pictures around District thing certain Mall Shows Exhibits/Trade Shows such Toledo others greatest places showcase sport make modelers feel good about hobby visiting public suddenly realizes just big important sport really youre talking about next years show summers open house flying field certain invite local government officials educators Fewer flying fields will lost decision-makers know just much mean locality measure clubs activity involvement Leader Club Program CONGRATULATIONS Green Bay Model Airplane Club Green Bay Wisc Ribcrackers Livonia Mich activities receiving gold Leader Club Award Leader Club Award nice Atta Boy/Girl recognition doing things other just boring holes air Take look new Charter pack see few items may need improve overall club operation earn Leader Club Award youre looking through charter pack may want fill out site location form mail Hdqtrs Most private pilots own GPS receiver have access can provide information need Once its collected can bundled booklet posted AMA 3 L4 j Pete Waters L Mark Warwashanna Joe Hass son couple youngsters Mark Willow Run Air Museum near Detroit Ml photo shows forth engine display July 1997 155 group youngsters watching RIC video Duluth MN mall show show featured several flight simulators several videos flying action couple servo-driven models show flight control operations Lots things kids to learn about model aviation Part model display Duluth MN mall show center fountain area surrounded floor level suspended displays different types airplane models River City RIO Club winners Mason City IA mall show 1 R Jack Kinsinger Mike Tekippe Dennis Kiemas show Coordinator Chris Boyden Paul Daniel P-51 Charity Fly Flying Electrons Club Menomonee Rice County R/O Club mall show Falls WI Paul flew P-51 low level Faribault MN lineup sports planes escort beautiful B-25 part across hall lineup pattern airshow Photo Dennis Van Lare competition planes Bob Delaney OS 46 powered Tom Wilk behind counter explaining Duelist Menomonee Falls WI engine collection visitors CharityFlyin Notethesafetyfenceinthe Duluth R/O Club mall show Duluth MN background Photo Dennis Van Lare urn] i1 t LWU inuuuu 1 tin k Arkansas Louisiana / New Mesino Oldatroma Texas 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 Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 FaIlon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234972241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 have put off mentioning several modelers have lost past two years fully intend cover another column soon must mention passing district Viiis true greatsNictor Stanzel left us suddenly April 5 1997 known Victor brother Joe over 50 years valued friendship highly lost Joe some years ago Vic steadfastly remained head Victor Stanzel Co continually hobby related business since 1930s know us ever Shark flew Monoline will feel part heritage has left us Vics passing sadness pure joy Let tell about bit skullduggery pulled off March First called Bud Tenny tell him Superior Service Award Jesse Shepherd What wanted Bud him arrange some sort meeting just before monthly indoor flying sessions meet ing would surprise Jesse award called Jesse told him same thing Only time Superior Service Award Bud Well took couple months everything gel mean time flyers frequent Bedford Boys Ranch gymnasium slipping around whispering Bud Jesse surprised Bud Jesse going awards sprung goodness sake dont let know about Im sure get picture setting up other As turned out several group got brunch meeting together nice restaurant met restaurant 1100 PM least 40 attendance area modelers came pay respect two fine gentlemen have given much themselves years point really goofed chose make Jesses award first Jesse stunned kept saying thought supposed guy intended think pretty well tipped Bud off what going still thrill make Buds award see didnt make Jesses award Jesse Shepherd Jr did feeling such award would mean much came son Jesse Shepherd started out early days ofthe NACA laboratory place nations finest modelers went during last years just before W W 11 Taibi Parmenter Blanchard Everett started younger set beginning what now known NASA Anyway Jesse came back Texas after war retired major aircraft company several years ago over 40 years Jesses life has teaching introducing modeling walks life too few Jesse Shepherds whole world would much richer first met Bud Tenny member great US Air Force model teams time Bud Gene Stiles developed neat little CLstunt ship flew really well top made best efforts look pretty trashy Along about 1960 Bud got really hooked indoor got involved awhile Still Bud continued serve AMA serving contest boards 196768 chairman boards about time Bud threw himself entirely behind indoor movement some years published main Indoor newsletter himself believe Today still have Bud serving few have chairtnan Indoor CB some 48 years know of continuous service knowledge first time district has said thank truly rich fine modelers District VIII have fine people urge take little time out busy day contribute making AMA better two men have done years must tell about rest day spent Bedford Boys Ranch gymnasium 5 glorious hours watching some indoor flying breath fresh air scribe Old friend Jim Clem once top CL Speed flyer doing almost 8 1/2 mm ministick towards end day Jesses granddaughter Megan set Jr record mini-stick! Dont know proud Dad Grandad day have great heritage AMA embrace phases modeling indiscriminately Frank Cummings black man National Champion before Jackie Robinson allowed play Dodgers some people allowed room hotel because religion some founders Polks Carl Goldberg Leon Shulman etc etc. modeler has right thing Just because yours costs money doesnt mean its important gives FUN 156 Model Aviation e Shepherd Jr reads Inscription Superior Service Award presents dad Jesse Shepherd Sr George Aldrich says Gotcha Jesse Two great Texans have given lifetime modeling well District VIII Bud Tenny Jesse Shepherd [left right] Aldrich enjoying l Aviation Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us knoW Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 765 288-4899 extension 223 Colorado / Kansas Nebraska / North Dakota / South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax701445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1618 Houston DrBismarck ND 58504 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles c/a Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 NEWS FROM COLORADO R/C pyion racing southern Colorado After some 10 years absence Quickie 500 Pylon Racing revived Pikes Peak RIC Club Pueblo R/C Club 1996 contest season total 8 races held April through October three Pueblo five Colorado Springs Since two cities 50 miles apart organizers felt could generate participation making joint effort Now season over have reviewed results pleased report race well-attended average 14 entries both southern northern Colorado tried keep rules simple entry fees minimal $4 gave certificate trophies top four places using cumulative-point system race consisted 16-heat matrix maximum four planes per heat Its rewarding experience see enthusiastic friendly competition races Volunteers willing help scoring judging fueling tech inspection spectators turned out cheer favorite racer did have few crashes usually saw new plane entered race since Quickies live up name require little building time Pilot feedback has 100% favor continuing Quickie 500 races 1997 plans already underway establish schedule Thanks Custom Hobbies providing fuel Colorado Hobby Products pylon poles Aero Lettering trophies special thanks Larry Osborn Dave Miller organizing races serving CDs Will Teach Fly Frits Jetten Have ever noticed small number young people hobby majority RC hobbyists older men Some started way back control line days others got radio control later after RC systems became readily available affordable Unlike last two generations kids nowadays just dont have fascination airplanes least thats what read somewhere During past couple months several younger people have come flying field have shown interest flying model airplanes havewith parents help Im sureinvested money time purchase assembly airplane model past few weekends pleasure helping couple kids about 14 years old really together showed much interest quick learners soon flew around doing some time helped driven RC cars flown computer simulator two conditions usually produce quicklearning student will youngsters keep coming back Sometimes parents dont share sons interest RC provide transportation field So believe up us keep interest up making training stay field fun interesting As clubs instructors have few other end trainer cord buddy box really makes feel good catches sticks hobby soon moving trainer higher-performance models dont show up after couple lessons always wonder what happened question something did didnt during training may have caused lose interest dont like cut student loose after first solo flight should teach students solo quickly possible get rid faster should make sure can fly safely feels comfortable flying solo under variety conditions crosswinds included As instructors have responsibility teach other necessary things take off fly land model airplanes should also teach about safety some aerodynamics about club rules bit physics field courtesy mechanics occasional team work consideration others things believe should part RC instructors flight training course advice just appointed club instructors either would better club members better pilots did better job instructing helping others So teaching others consider including following Discuss dangers hobby Make student aware injuries spinning prop can cause Ask him bystanders stay out prop arc explain propellers spinners occasionally come off Explain frequency control system purpose radio impound what consequences should cause someone else crash Show securely hold model pits during engine start up safely carry model runway Make aware safety courtesy rules no flying behind pilot stations no taxing pits communicate other pilots around runway 'on runway landing taking off deadstick Azalea City Aviator Frits Jetten Editor The remaining portion article will appear next month 4July 1997 157 Arizona California Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom httpiWwwama-1 Ocom/ama Glenn Caner Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 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 ISee last months column tor additional AVPs Coordinators Associate Vice Presidents District X prepares host 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition slated held near San Jose California San Francisco South Bay area August 30 through September 7 Clubs around District have offered host several flyin breakfasts help promote event provide opportunity District X members discuss AMA issues learn about Expo Breakfasts have already held Phoenix Tucson San Fernando Valley Additional fly-ins scheduled San Diego LA / Orange County Sacramento North South Bay areas District also working events Nevada Utah Fly-in Breakfast sponsored District X cooperation host club Participants treated delicious allyou-can-eat breakfast pancakes eggs bacon sausage juice milk coffee Members District staff club officers serve hosts District X modelers families enjoy modestly priced breakfast great day flying breakfasts priced near break proceeds day put forward offset Districts costs hosting Expo Volunteers Needed. District also looking volunteers interested lending hand during nine-day event great need administrative help well workers various events interested helping out years Expo please contact AVP Don Goeschl 805940-6066 can also reached via e-mail amaexpo@aolcom US mail 513 West Ave 1-13 Lancaster California 93534 interested information about Expo individual events information can also obtained Don club interested hosting Fly-in Breakfasts have yet scheduled can contacting Mr Rex Powell Rex can reached 6024880151 mail 6955 E Mighty Saguaro Way Scottsdale Arizona 85262 Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn Model Aviation Bieber San Fernando ValleyThe California United Free Flighters RC Flyers took task organizingannual banquet held Sunday March Expo breakfast held Sepulveda16 Honored years get together Basin Ricc did fantastic job largewas Nathan Day CUFFMACs 1996 portion food items donated byJunior Top Points Champion award local sponsors added thewas presented Bill Kuykendall 1997 success eventPresident Daniel Heinrich Mr Ralph Prey presided over afternoon affair year CUFFMAC members treated extremely interesting presentation Thermal Dynamics keynote speaker F3B World Champion Joe Wurtz Members Cholla Choppers Model Airplane Club presented AMAs Award Achievement 1997 Vintage Stunt Classic annual banquet Tucson Arizona March 22 award recognition Cholla Coppers 50th year AMA chartered club hand receive award Cholla Chopper members Robin Sizemore L Louis Wolgast Lou Crane Randy Cuberly Above. Rex Powell President International Scale Soaring Association serves up hot cup coffee Arizona Model Aviators club president Jim Luby wife Mary man griddle Expo Fly-in Mesa AZ Jan 22 Below. TIMPA board member Lynn Geuder cooks eggs order Tucson Mar15 have attended Vintage Stunt Classic over years very familiar effervescence young lady Michele Keville daughter event coordinators Mike Jo Ann Keville Having helped nearly nine VSCs Michele honored year event participants plaque recognition thanks Mounted plague models Navys Blue Angels Michele will joining Navy Summer plans aircraft mechanic Good luck Michele thanks helping make VSC truly memorable event Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jeny llolcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave. Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincolt 1201 Farrow Cirde Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Ktamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Ullooet Ct. LaCanner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE. Bellevue WA 98007 unsung berm among put modeling events people scut work pitch tents move loads mow grass fix food sell keep records judge events anything else necessary just keep whole thing working just lost such person Floyd Grove Jr wrote about March 21 1997 R/C community lost Grand Dame Known Addie Crow just plain Addie lady friend knew very gracious host never went up Crows RV being asked day wanted cup coffee Addie never knew stranger will missed RIC lovers world wide wife Leon Duke Crow 44 years Addie perpetual figure almost R/C event west coast during marriage left behind will have hard time finding someone replace good humor straight forward outlook honest helpful advice course great coffee us Duke Family mourn loss send best wishes goes much greater Fly shall ever see NW Scalemasters qualifier takes place June 20-22 Farragut State Park north Coeur dAlene o Maybe scenic places world fly aircraft certainly place whole family enjoy vacation place compete exchange experiences like minded modelers Usually weather cooperates can rain spring northern Idaho bring protection both sun rain big Dist XI electric meet takes place Boeing Hawks field Space Center Kent WA June 28- 29 beginning weve seen innovation electric power developed corner country high anxiety kind event just old new friends trying out latest exchanging much information history repeats will Fun Fly hosted July Boeing Eagles field near Everett Last summer held well attended enjoyed event hope will try again event Cohn Payne sent picture Richard Farmer Pilots Choice Award winning Ultimate Biplane Early July its Pinehollow 97 time Over July 12-13 weekend very nice resort high east slope Mt Hood Portland Shy Knights will host annual NW R/C Seaplane Champs Enjoy flying camping swimming conununing fellow modelers premier event Contact Jerry Holcomb 360-892-7732 evenings land planes what fly 12th July visit South Lane RIC Modelers will host 2nd Annual Fertile Turtle R/C Air Show Fly field near Creswell OR plan swap shop static display along flying Contact Timm Wagner 78623 Rat Crk Rd Cottage Grove OR 97424 us think about what might keep us earning Season patch think bitter cold deep snow terrible winds Seldom rain factor last year NW has soggy say least Down Eugene Morrie Gilbert chance Prop Spinner able get 3rd patch flu over 77 inches rain winter kept him word group will try best weather next winter control line club may have go floats succeed According Tad Crusty Russell Editor SRAC NE Plane Talk SRAC has produced prospective member package introduce new possible members club Other clubs have may just heard about tad too late newcomers issue Graham Hicks asked remind scale enthusiasts 7th annual Grande Ronde Bush Pilots Scale Contest Courtright Field south La Grande will take place 16-17 August Expert Sportsman Team Fun Scale will events along famous Sat Night Steak Feed Contact Graham 54 1-9633953 900 Main La Grande OR 97850 Bush Pilots announce RIC Swap Meet Spaghetti Dinner Friday Aug 15th held basement 1st Presbyterian Church La Grande 4 9pm dinner 5 7pm Call Ron Tincher 541-963-3807 Puyallup ory Mount Rainier R/C Soeiety did usual excellent job bringing modelers other folks up top-notch show Seventeen shows later Bob Pfeiffers idea carried Bob Ford group dedicated club members has matured show best anywhere An amazing amount work necessary order just get organized let alone have happen smoothly does Now could just get Bob smile time time its wise note ageing population Too often late Ive found myself writing about long time friend has gone West gently euphemism has time its good news Since weather Febreary nice Frank Hirleman both Prez Western Oregon Flying Aces Squadron Editor Propwash WOFAS newsletter decided go walk good idea After short experienced some chest pain After returning home self diagnosed angina decided put off doing anything about bad idea until next shot 4 days later came ambulance trips 3 hospitals After angioplasty rooter personal scale Frank doing fine Getting exercise watching diet Frank thinks should keep experience mind especially understand should have pains chest upper arms get yourself medical provider right later Let tell its just gastritis Big quicker get help better chanceof building flying next plane Brent Watkins NE Editor Frozen Tales made 8 flights electric Midnight Sun R/C Clubs Jan 1 fun fly Thats especially notable realize temperature Fairbanks -42 degrees during event No mention wind chill some Polar Bear Event summer its wanner club will hold IiMAC event part WaternWheels event held July 4 5and6 1997 159
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Inside View Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Gary Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memoijal Dr Muncie IN 47302 museum Some 50 years ago retired assistant manager Tulsa grocery store used penny create endowment museum bearing name Ferd Threstle sole mission museum mandated Ferds will make name famous Dutiful administrators Ferds museum face daunting task creating meaningful exhibits programming fulfills museums mission have refined task art international calligraphy competitions based beautiful inventive playful ways writing Ferd Threstles name lapidary competitions based writing Ferds name head pins other small objects installation art competitions billboards gardens buildings around Tulsa incorporate Ferds name innovative amusing ways operate yearly budget about $16 million have endowment $500 million city Tulsa state museum association some Threstle family members challenging bequest order court saying current prospective value endowment grotesquely disproportionate what necessary carry out museums mandate museum docs make requisite contribution advancement society ought hallmark museum Famous Ferd Threstle Museums existence wealth invites us question assumptions about definition museum So exactly what thing called museum Answering question requires examining evolution museums society museums popular public institutions before Civil War Wealthy patrons arts antiquities created rooms homes display collections Museums associated private showcases hobbies rich growth great cities after Civil War dedicated museum buildings appeared multitudes Following 1893 Worlds Columbian Exposition Chicago cities erected ornate city halls imposing train stations monumental museum buildings part City Beautiful movement concept museum transformed private showcase civic showcase focal point public pride As museums grew number obvious needed professionally trained workers realize potential centers community service educational resources Gallery talks school group tours loans objects other institutions museum publications public relations new roles museums professionalization museum work began establishment American Association Museums 1906 offices Smithsonian creation museum training programs Harvard invention automobile brought about change museums passage Federal Highway Act 1921 prompted development national highway system created new breed Americans tourist Touring Americans drove endlessly searching lost past found museums Tourism created industry people realized museums meant business astounding success 1925 opening Deutches Museum Munich Germany also profoundly changed concept museum country new institution calling itself museum displaying art anything historic Its halls filled interactive hands-on activities working models live demonstrations American industrialists museum professionals loved adopted idea set out building spree museum industrys newly defined role demonstrate Americas technological triumphs industrial might Museums meant really big business now came crash almost society suffered ways during Depression museums survived because New Deal first time federal government joined American museums preserve nations heritage provide cultural educational stimulus people Historic Sites Act 1925 strengthened nostalgic decorative arts movement seemed sweeping country Government historical activity public historical interest thus meshed very time America needed boost its economy national spirit As New Deal rushed flood projects launched involving museums history almost phased out Depression waned However widespread success cooperative efforts between museums federal government forever ealarged enriched concept museum enhanced importance museums civilization just time civilization treasures its museums being faced possibility inevitable destruction through world war totalitarianism idea museum now become synonymous tax-supported institutions run trained professionals need broad base public support ensure funding forced museums concentrate creative educational public programming during war years drive survive its consequences because museums became competitive players educational-recreational marketplace retailers adopting modern sales methods promotional stunts publicity campaigns As result museum attendance exploded time Bicentennial rush enlarge old institutions build new ones reached amazing speed responding demands society museums transforming image institution run elite multidisciplinary community centers providing unique kind learning Indeed major justifications existence museums focused museums role providing leaming experience could duplicated anywhere else especially classroom museums cannot things people essential carefully define primary role museum execute faithfully can museum needs live up richest definition word National Model Aviation Museum seeks make requisite contribution advancement society ought hallmark museum much collection Conunued page 147 144 Model Aviation 4 Winter over calendar says daylight savings time will allow us sneak out evening flying session couple times week dont know about am ready small problem however temperature home just 15 yes fifteen degrees Admittedly have managed sneak off Florida about 10 days seems everyone knows winter over except Mother Nature Lots happening around lately SFA lawsuit finally over can really say about judgement contained official published statement Please dont bug VP tell dirt say official release could jeoprodize AMA eyes court mail bag has full around lately majority letters being people some problem something AMA doing Its amazing letters result someone understanding something consequently drawing wrong conclusion example letter received member dont have letter dont have members name concemed club having hard time coming up officers rules say officers must Open members club mostly Senior Citizens makes good point literal reading rules look membership cards would lead conclusion actuality Senior Citizen members really Open members pay reduced rate look Bylaws will find Senior Citizen class membership Open members purposes except dues An example Senior Citizen can Contest Director Leader Member though both designations require Open member Another similar misunderstanding guy raked over coals over requirement club spend lot money buy GPS measure Latitude/Longitude club field order re-Charter club also objected amount paperwork involved charter process havent fill out charter club paperwork awful long time dont doubt like paperwork has escalated agree idea instead listing names etc mem bers simply AMA numbers should suf fice Ill talk HQs about see can Back Latitude/Longitude problem paperwork apparently pushed GPS system easiest way obtain Lat/Long hard some concluded acceptable method deter mining field position SUCH IS NOT THE CASE HQs does care determine Latitude/Longitude field done reasonably accurately methods available get infor mation could easy calling what ever agency records deeds asking asking County Engineering Dept Another way would get aviation sectional chart neednt new chart locate field Any way can determine right AMA reason need information protect flying site Principally can use determine distance between flying site another club applying charter have number cases have chartered new clubs flying fields too close exist ing chartered clubs flying fields Without reliable way avoid problem often find ourselves trying resolve after fact much difficult task Pylon Racing specifically Quarter 40 has faced some controversy lately result some misinformation lead some people believe poised step mandate rules dont know came false dont have authority case What happened got number calls letters both sides controversy whereupon called chainnan Pylon Contest Board discuss problem After leaming could about problem told him Contest Board Chairman Id adopt particular compromise didnt exactly jump up down suggestion either favor against rather took it intended SUGGESTION know Wayne Yeager quite well can assure type intimidated least call AMA President took suggestion just suggestion others seem think will mandate something wont have no inclination have no authority short its Contest Boards problem dont envy tricky issue Its funny sometimes subject leads realize similar problem exists another area thinking about Senior Citizen vs Open memberships officers clubs suddenly realized todays rules would make impossible charter junior club like described involved kid last months column Hrnrnnn guess need some work area Speaking about kids check out ads AMAJEAA Aeromodelling Academy July have great expectations program idea club might sponsor kid program wasnt total sponsorship could make possible some kid might otherwise able attend Think about utive Council Meeting Highlights Motions made April 19 1997 Executive Council meeting MOTION moved G Aldrich VIII seconded B Brown III approve F3A World Championships Pensacola Florida 1999 Motion passed unanimously LX absent MOTION II moved B Brown III seconded J McNeill V loan $6000 Lakeland Aeromodelers per conditions described account 7009075 Motion passed 11 yes -2 no IVNAA MOTION III moved C Foreman IV seconded C Bauer VI mail out Lender Member Questionnaire submitted present Leader Members results questionnaire tamed over committee review Motion passed 12 yes 1 no XI MOTION IV moved C Foreman IV seconded E McCollough Xl approve AMA DISTANCE EDUCATION PROJECTS 1 Delta Dart Training Video 2 Electronic Field Trip Motion passed unanimously MOTION V moved W De Cou II seconded C Foreman IV establish fund $100000 new product review Motion passed unanimously MOTION VI moved E McCollough XI seconded R Hanson X allocate legal expenses AMA Club # 535 Salem R/C Pilots Association amount $116174 allocate legal expenses AMA club # 943 Bamstormers R/C Club Inc amount $52074 Motion passed unanimously MOTION VII moved B Brown III seconded G Aldrich VIII allow Renew 2 paids within time frame November 15 1996 allowed $300 credit toward 1998 membership Motion passed unanimously MOTION VIII moved B Brown III seconded R Miller IX modify presented Nationals Standing Rules determine method naming National Champions Motion passed unanimously XI absent July1997 145 m ~4 lb LIU1 Uit IeldU Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Femwood Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 1996 audit report has issued accounting firm Brady Ware Schoenfeld Inc Certified Public Accountants Over next few months shall present various statements report realize will little bit boring some will least give chance look what AMA consists paper audit report first statement presented Statement Financial Position Since Statements Financial Position appear following page years ended December 31 1996 1995 statement financial position snapshot business certain moment time technically changes very next tick clock assets side financial position presents classified fonn assets Academy Model Aeronautics December 31 1996 compared same classifications assets year ended December 31 1995 can munediately see knowing what last year knowing what have year adds great deal understanding Let us begin looking headings left hand side page beginning Current Assets Current Assets Current assets items expect convert cash within next twelve months will attempt conunent very briefly line items below Current Assets Cash cash equivalents funds AMA has bank Receivables amounts due Model Aviation advertisements Inventory cost merchandise museum store supply service catalog receive Prepaid insurance consists workmans compensation comprehensive general liability group insurance professional liability auto fire insurance along other coverages appropriate protect property Prepaid membership costs represents costs forms mailing etc necessary send membership application form costs paid AMA sent out packet catalogs special information decals forms sign up current year costs will applied expenses year 1997 because income collected mailing will 1997 income Prepaid expenses consists NATS 1997 expenses have paid 1996 will used until 1997 major expense item represents payments articles Model Aviation Magazine have run yet scheduled future publication Prepaid taxes balance have left federal government consisting carryover refund 1995 year plus estimated taxes paid 1996 deducting tax unrelated business income primarily sale Model Aviation advertising Investments represents money AMA has hand backup potential liability self-insured portion insurance membership also includes money being held construction Headquarters building Muncie Property Equipment represents cost expenditures various items categorized underneath caption straight forward believe require further comment have questions about will happy assist answer Other Assets Mortgage note receivable note receivable obtained AMA sold Reston property AMA collecting $1879 month principal interest Life memberships receivable represents amounts will collect during current year people have already pledged become life members AMA making payments installment basis right hand side page see words Liabilities Net Assets Let us examine headings beginning Current Liabilities Current Liabilities Various items listed under category Basically items expenditures will occur within next twelve months Accounts payable represents what AMA owes local trade payables items AMA purchased during past few months Current maturity mortgage payable capital lease obligations represents payments AMA will make next twelve months mortgage property Muncie two leases equipment AMA using headquarters building Accrued expenses made up property tax due vacation pay sales taxed payable Competition funds escrow represents amount holding various competitive groups fly FAI competition during coming year Deferred membership revenue represents collections members dues have paid date will used 1997 year Deferred Membership Revenue item represents moaies have paid members took advantage renewal two years discounted rate money will used 1998 budget Long-Term Liabilities Mortgage payable obligations under capital lease represent balances mortgage capital lease obligations AMA owes will pay 1998 years following current portion will paid 1997 included Current maturities mortgage payable current lease obligations Current Liabilities section above Net Assets unrestricted net assets broken down two categories amount new worth AMA Temporarily restricted net assets represents money being held expended specific items described under category also represent part net worth Total net assets net worth AMA $6699686 amount difference between total assets $11734553 total liabilities $5034867 resulting total net assets $6699686 gives overview Statements Financial Position AMA December31 1996 Acopyofthe financial statements may obtained sending $500 Vicki Barkdull AMA Headquarters sure request latest audited financial statements Until later Model Aviation emy Model Aeronautics Inc Statements Financial Position December 31 1996 1995 ASSETS 19961995 LIABILITES AND NET ASSETS 19961995 CURRENT ASSETS Cash & cash equivalents Receivables Inventory -at cost Prepaid insurance Prepaid membership costs Prepaid expenses Prepaid taxes Total Current Assets IN VESTMENTS PROPERTY & EQUIPMENT Land & improvements Building & improvements Computers & software Museum contents & library Furniture & equipment Vehicles Total Cost Less accumulated depreciation OTHER ASSETS Mortgage note receivable Life memberships receivable MUSEUM COLLECTION $ 2579332 169298 159828 142983 188646 20439 1575 3262101 $ 1943808 147771 120152 139030 269935 26235 14953 2661884 25143782362178 27 t3496 2409635 916615 175873 718183 98942 7032744 1346510 5686234 249840 22000 27 1840 2809263 3473602 675139 133500 687720 98942 7878166 1387041 6491125 23895 23895 $ 11734553$ 11539082 CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable Current maturities mortgage payable & capital lease obligations Accrued expenses Competition funds escrow Deferred membership revenue Total Current Liablities DEFERRED MEMBERSHIP REVENUE LONG-TERM LIABILITIES Mortgage payable -net current maturities Obligation under capital lease -net current maturities Security deposit Total Liablities NET ASSETS Unrestricted net assets Unrestricted net assets available operations Designated Executive Council contingencies Temporary restricted net assets Site development Scholarships & awards Other programs Total Net Assets $87014$172849 7820079200 41860103602 4999248007 37538293573377 40108853977035 182397 793242 48343 841585 5034867 168387 845051 75543 10000 930594 5076016 26057572307791 39400003940000 65457576247791 48069134906 4330541097 62555 153929 6699686 $ 11734553 39272 215275 6463066 $ 11539082 MuseumlPrater Continued page 144 model airplanes aviation museum integrating educational scientific programming along policies conservation exhibition worthy everyones support No matter famous Famous Ferd Threstle Museum can make name thats something theyll never able say es Legacy John Worth Biographers Needed AMA History Program process recording biographies people helped create wonderful world aeromodeling exists today might think would relatively simple project notsimply because huge number people involved Dont assume because someone famous already have biography him have about hundred bios present hundreds needed related problem need biography no longer us have depend friends relatives provide information about Doing after gone lot difficult no longer available recall confirm details lives still us aging ill otherwise unable help much kinds problems present getting some heroes write talk about themselves often choresome incredibly shy reluctant take credit what have contributed accomplished often takes someone other person want write about gather information make available archives thats necessarily bad situation us would rather write talk about someone other ourselves have favorite person youd like tell about wed like helpand can credited effort too want give biographers byline material contribute way name can associated person youre interested inwere looking ghost writers Wed like biographies include personal views insights writeups simply cold listing facts Its particularly important think show human side choosing remember procedure getting involved fairly simple AMA Historian Norm Rosenstock has forms Biographical Information Guidelines forms suggest questions answered provide hints about tell story someone want describe effect fill information answer questions and/or document information key part information desired involves pinning down names dates places What helps accurate possible record complete correct Continued page 148 July1997 147 OPEN INVITATION TO ALL AMA MEMBERS TO ATTEND HOMECOMING97 would like take opportunity month inform two very significant events will take place year will occur right International Aeromodeling Center June 6 7 8 other July 12-17 EAA facility Oshkosh Wisconsin Homecoming back after year lay off Due member input Executive Council determined Homecoming should again occur 1997 version will better ever Plans provide three days unhindered flying members wish attend Free flight control line radio control activities will taking place simultaneously separate venues real purpose event make International Aeromodeling Center available membership just come enjoy fly renew old friendrships enjoy facility rapidly becoming focal point aeromodeling country big difference between Homecoming 97 previous Homecomings year event will run conjunction brand new event AMA MODEL HOBBY EXPO Model Hobby Expo will opening AMAs doors general public provide opportunity discover hobbies otherwise may have never known existed Manufacturers distributors supporting endeavor activities offered will include build fly model aircraft rockets intro control line flights buddy-box radio control flights Young Eagles flights radio control car boat experiences will also hot air balloon demonstrations food concessions other family-oriented activities Please plan packing up family visiting International Aeromodeling Center June 6 7 8 1997 part Homecoming 97 second event would like make aware AMA/EAA AEROMODELING ACADEMY will whole new venture AMA EAA purpose introduce youth ages 14-17 building flying model aircraft five-day camp will held EAA facility Oshkosh Wisconsin July 12-17 1997 students will emersed model aviation building trimming flying simple hand-launched gliders building flying complete four-channel radio control aircraft will seminars selecting proper woods tools glues specific building projects use resources Along modeling activities students will given guided tours EAA museum Pioneer Field Young Eagles flights Some major supporters Academy date Sig Manufacturing Company Futaba Corporation America K&B Manufacturing just name three event example AMAs EAAs teamwork effort share experience model aviation young people show benefits aviation positive impact could have lives believe results such event will development programs can passed onto clubs used local level accomplishing same goals aware need allow youngsters get involved type effort could lay foundation ongoing efforts area strongly recommend clubs monitor progress AMA/EAA Aeromodeling Academy have questions contact Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters Volunteer Program need help As association volunteers serve backbone organization Help needed areas museum store front counter clerical computer docents research special events AMA trying develop pool members non members willing assist love airplanes love mix mingle people will thrive social interaction volunteering museum store during AMA special events interested application located web site request calling AMA HQ speaking Volunteer Coordinator es/Worth Continued page 147 Contact Norm 124 Granada St Royal Palm Beach FL 33411 Tel 407 798-5154 Fax 407 753-6661 Important famous modelers AMA Hall Fame other halls fame NFFS SAM yR/CS etc Thats no guarantee have adequate biographies themwe may have some basics enough good biography Along similar lines note got voted hall fame nominated yet electedwe need info too people nominated national recognition nominations often skimpy simply say something like Everybody knows Joe Blow achievements obvious Well often theyre obvious often theres misinformation myth involved information want history books wed like complimentary factual probably will surprised famous names have biographies thats reaction feel can help fill some blanks cant complete biography contact Norm Rosenstock ask Biography forms help tell what know can find out about list right scratches surface needed biographiesmany sought Some listed former AMA presidentsincluding number Willis Brown Model Aviation ecticut / 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 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 PYLON RACING PYLON 105 two sites world dedicated R/C pylon racing Phoenix Arizona other District Bridgewater MA Credit development unique extraordinary concept idea reality belongs own District VP Don Krafft fellow pattern flyer Dave Eisner racing enthusiasts Don McStay Tom Rebenklau Together modeled Race dedicated site after Pattern dedicated site Don Dave developed nearby Halifax two clubs chartered separately Privateers Pattern P105 Racing combined under charter RCCF R/C Competition Flyers intent both clubs encourage interested either Pattern Racing competition develop talents under ideal conditions possible building P105 started fall 1994 real work plowing harrowing grading seeding finally took place July 1995 just time drought 95 looked like accomplished create dust bowl middle 18000 acres wetlands rains came September everyones surprise seed sprouted lot TLC grass has growing getting better ever since fact expecting third year development produce best grass field R/C east great share credit progress must given NEPRO Northeast Pylon Racing Organization NEPRO literally paid rent two years 4 acres cross wind runways located nearly 20 acres leasing middle 18000 acres farm land Youre right means no obstructions no neighbors near enough bothered noise fact area large open full scale aerobatic aircraft Plymouth use site practice competitions Almost good day treated air show also very grateful racers non-racers helped fund work needed done make field suitable small wheel racing planes might never have gotten started wasnt help sport flyers Zamoor Bajwa Steve Tardanico provided bulldozing get project started Patteru competitor Gary Garibian gave us much needed financial shot arm keep thing moving forward came bunch dedicated racers racing supporters realized doing Mike Masi finished 4th last year Formula-One NMPRA National Invitation Championships Arnie Wile always ready help whatever promotes R/C himself top racing contender Lloyd Burnham always beat northeast past President NMPRA National Racing Organization well several times President NEPRO Dave Doyle past President NEPRO well Secretary/Treasurer NMPRA last several years Al Waldron Mr #3 Pylon Dave Fogg Mr #2 Pylon Glen Boivan Toms racing partner Clarence Lee world renowned master model aircraft engine technology head list substantial early contributors wonderful supporters R/C racing joined contributors Frank DiFrancesco Joan Learned Bob Davis Joe Bednarz George DeNault Fran Mitchell takes lot work money what has done made possible deserve tremendous credit understanding everything done help modeling anywhere helps modeling everywhere P105 now fully ready take another season competition aggressively looking limited number members either want participate racing racer racing official willing whatever can support purpose site P105s present members eager work would-be racers 4 pre-set race courses will teach fly long willing share supporting unique dedicated effort develop racing area New England information contact Tom Rebenklau 508-697-0672 Don McStay 508- 528-4043 Submitted Don McStay INDOOR FLYING fellows fly indoor Boston area faced problem having trouble finding keeping flying site have flown College Andover about 18 years have flown Shriners Facility College Haverhill problem facilities charging $200-300 per day pretty expensive few hours flying know facility could used please contact will forward info people involved SON VT FLY-IN will fly-rn Johnson Vt sod farm June 14 15 should enjoyable weekend possible make plans attend information call Jim Halls 802 635-2288 July 1997 149 number 1 pylon Pylon 105 field during race Don McStay pilot Dave Doyle caller racing Pylon 105 Mike Masi beautiful QM-40 racer New Jersey/ New Yorkf 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 Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightolowe NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFOENT CMR 480 BOX 585 APO AE 09703 Vince Juliane 1 e Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 Ray Juschkus 59 Lisiogolon Street St James NY 11780 James M LewIs P061 Ogdeebarg NY 13668-0081 Dave Mathewson Boo 613 Camillas NY 13031 Bill Miller PO Boo 335 PSocelon Jonclion NJ 08550 Tow Murray 31 voorkees Drive Basking Ridge NJ 57920 Bill Poythress 3 Hemlock Overt Sasgerties NY 12477 Adaw SaltIer 41 Perry Anense Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenuire 101 Smithtield Dr Endicoo NY 13780-4309 Frequency CoordInator Ion Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phocoio NY 13135-9007 315 695-2448 Terry Terrenoire Rejoins District Team retirement George Buso Southern Tier New York left resident AVP After short meeting Toledo Teny Terrenoire agreed assume post Terry has past experience AVP able administrator will add insightful interesting writing style column occasion providing members area handy channel HQ Terry wife live Endicott NY has building models since 8 has RC experience dating back 1970 Hes logged over 206 aircraft built 3000 flights still manages mow lawn.Welcome aboard Terry following notes come AVP representing US Servicemen Europe am Roy Brown District II AVP Europe have AMA member 35 years left fine AMA club Houston Texas 1989 ended up Netherlands live Limburg Province Holland means have Germany five minutes direction Belgium five minutes other direction What great place modeling am enclosing picture AMA member Mike Youngling Focke Wolf Spitfire taken August 25th Echt Flying Clubs 25th anniversary fly-in Mike lives Germany USAF member stationed AWACS Geilenkirchen belongs flies Echt club Netherlands Another picture Echt fly officers club ModelVliegclub LVC Limbricht-Sittard Guppies Guppies originated plans German Model Magazine first being smaller Guppy powered Webra 40 other three growing powered Zenoah 23s Zenoah 38 Echt clubs name De Vliegende Hollander translates Flying Dutchmen last shows season late September sponsored Broken Wings Club Willebroek Belgium between Brussels Antwerpen couple pictures show picture C- 1 30s just before flight slot fly time C 130s styrofoam construction Speed 400 powered produced flown Neiderwert Club Holland picture Feisler Stork goes joke some Belgian owns big motor cycle reported police someone took motor big does fly realistically smooth great show excellent aircraft flying weather past flying season summer 1997 shaping up Dortmund retail model show 7-12 April Messa will April 11th UK Old Warden shows Spring Modeling 19-20 April Small Models Weekend 24-25 May Scale Models 7-8 June Silent Flight 26-27 July Vintage 9-10 August Festival Flight 13-14 Sept Autumn Gala 18-19 Oct humble feeling flier needs go Old Warden stumbled Four Stroke weekend few years ago give highest marks will 24-25 May flying couple Randy Randophs designs Belgium Pampa Modelfighters sponsoring Big Scale Meet 12-13 July field out Helchtem Belgium Air Force air ground range great bunch will outstanding international show Bauffe Club flies adjacent Chievers Air Base SHAPE sponsoring jet turbine show 28-29 June show will Chievers Air Base German flugtags numerous encourage go find areas plan being Wasserkuppe 4-6 Sept sponsored Antike Flyers Germany see old guy yellow wing Hobie Hawk thats MECA collecto Oberwagen bei Bern Switzerland 7-8 June can help add additional information please write call email am CompuServe 1005323633 am out pocket July August available email question always asked What does AMA answer us Europe AAFES privileges AMA actively working get fuel back AAFES system need say thanks Wes Joyce Hager Steve Kaulf Randy Randolph efforts Let hear As indicated last month Ive come across few Can top items travels around district few interesting facts youve got some same pass along inclusion column Weve got husband-wife Leader Member team have counted very quickly over 125 completed RC aircraft home ships range size 1/2A quarter scale 125 does include control line models saw hanging around nor does include boxes yet-to-be-built models packed various nooks crannies Weve got Leader Member affiliated 10 different chartered clubs Weve got club 17 Leader Members its ranks Weve got fifth sixthdepending countlargest club country district Whos got some other mind numbing tidbits? * 150 Model Aviation ciale VIce Presidents Officers LVC Limbricht-Sitter Club Guppies Echt fly-in 0-130 Squadron Neider Wert Club Broken-Wings fly-in fly time styrofoam construction Speed 400s AMA member MIKe youngiing witn nis Focke Wolf & Spitfire Echt Club 25th anniversary fly-in Almost 112 scale Fesseller Stork Broken Wings Belgium fly-in U] II 11 [ UHIE 1 tU Ohia Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 610 797-6597 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 Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbroak Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Air Force Museum often forget greatest collections full scale aviation Dayton Ohio Air Force Museum Muncie summer sure include Air Force Museum takes couple hours get past winter Dick Greenburg Toledo Weak Signal club member organized bus trip club Flying Tigers tour outstanding facility Commander Flying Tigers Tom Kroggel John Borton NUTS Mountain Top Ron Maier member LVRCS Allentown Pennsylvania provided great picture flying friends during New Years reumon Ron son Chris traveled Muncy Pa fly Dan Richards John Sullivan temperature 22 degrees wind chill near zero What friends wont go through have fun Prize provides WORKS Future Bill Lehn member Dayton Ohio WORKS sent following letter Enclosed couple photos initial product two 90 minute building sessions conducted Bill Lehn other WORKS members JE Prass Elementary School class made up 21 fifth graders teacher along five room mothers students received copy directions building AMA Delta Darts along glue razor blades pins etc opening Wednesday aftemoon session facility used just about ideal two students laboratory table plenty room Work progressed well during 1300 1430 session Wednesday stored things until second session Friday Final assembly Delta Darts done ald Pacer Tech FfE ZAP-A-GAP done WORKS First ffights models coming off assembly line underway school hallway before 5th model assembled time #12 ready students moved stage auditorium eight models line end day assembled staying little late Storage models weekend done shown picture Hopefully hooked couple kids modeling hobby copy letter Pacer Tech thanking ZAP also enclosed Bill won adhesive Name Plane contest R/C Reports Magazine Pop DarrSorry relay bad news Pop Darr Uniontown Pennsylvania featured District Dl column last month has passed away will missed family friends hobby loved helped grow Delaware Valley Radio Control Club Tom Haake provided some insight Delaware Valley Radio Control Club Warniinster PA club ffies out field near Doylestown has adult membership 60 have intense focus youth involvement activity Boy Girl Scouts have club trainer PT-40 utilized great deal youth program July1997 151 WORKS work JE Press school students Delta Darts hung out dry Dan Richards Chris Maier John Sullivan enjoy New Years Day Muncy Pennsylvania Bob Erpelding Dick Greenburg Bob Knisely Dick organized Air Force Museum trip Delaware Valleys Vince Carroll beautiful CAP 21 Dave Leach 1997 Weak Signals President Ned Donner flies Shrike Doylestown Delaware/ District Columbia / Maryland/North Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill 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 Phone 804 270-5039 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Phone 910 766-1231 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Phone 757595-0997 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Road Chesapeake VA 23322 Phone 757 421-4545 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Phone 302 798-8447 Richard Dick SmIth 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Phone 540 943-1684 Bliss Teague 625 5th Avenue SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Phone 704 324-2164 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 YEAR 2003 CENTENNIAL year 2003 will 100 years since Wright Brothers flew Wright Flyer Kill Devil Hills near Kitty Hawk North Carolina area Outer Banks North Carolina preparing big celebration commemorate occasion Some local business establishments have contacted George Rohbaugh member Dare County RIC Flyers about building static display models 1903 Wright Flyer models will display local businesses will also used meetings gettogethers local organizations picture shows Georges static display models Wright Flyer will appear commemorative dinners some local business establishments George discussing make 1903 Wright Flyer RIC version will actually fly Hmmmmnt maybe yes maybe no GET OUT YOUR CHECK BOOK aware takes lot time effort build RIC aircrafteven simple trainers takes lot money some effort get ready built ARFs ready fly build precision scale model competition aerobatics now talking lots bucks almost untold time effort So should also aware stupidly turn transmitter having field frequency clip attached antenna planes air cause plane crash obligated replace aircraft Can think reason should held responsible did deed pay earth should pilot airborne plane frequency clip transmitter antenna expect compensate him stupidity no simple goof big mistake know better QOPS type miscalculationyou have cost innocent victim lot time money well possibly cutting whole flying season off no reasonable explanation actions screwed up So get out check book make reparations victim Put yourself victims place Would smile sweetly say Oh thats right Ive got lots money time soit really doesnt make difference Have gotten attention serious stuff want turn radio field GET THE CLIP use wait Make sure have clip antenna before turn radio try fly securing clip having antenna have no recourse guy does have turns transmitter above article printed Central Carolina RIC Modelers Newsletter Food thought DISTRICT P/ EVENTS District IV Mini Meeting scheduled May 2nd 3rd 4th Delaware R/C Clubs field has Canceled due mix up commum cations between myself Delaware RJC Club realize event restricted JMAA members IMAA type aircraft means IMAA members IMAA type aircraft per mitted participate Therefore does make sense hold AMA Meeting does include AMA members Joe Asher president Delaware RC Club will arrange antoher date time place hold Delaware AMA District IV meeting Only District Meeting portion event being can celed Fly will held scheduled Doug Jessie good CID know will have fun MARC SHOW TIMONIUM MD Mid Atlantic Radio Contml hobby show will held Saturday & Sunday June 7th & 8th Timonium Fairgrounds Exhibition hall Timonium Md leading manu facturers will will large AMA boothavailable ques tions ideas suggestions other AMA information will static displays demos swap shop show sponsored MARCED INC Contact Ron Stahl information 4521 Beilvieu Ave Baltimore Md Tel-410-664-2712 LEADER CLUB AWARD Congratulations Middle Atlantic Radio Kontrol Society qualifying AMA Gold Leader Club Award awards will shipped direct AMA listed club contact person Once again congratulations achievement AVP BOB BABURA RIC after school program rolling right along ALL NINETEEN STUDENTS HAVE JOINED AMA time appears magazine will have conducted test flights aircraft well underway flight training portion program wish thank following manufacturers/suppliers donations program Aerotrend Balsa USA Dave Brown Products Dougs Hobbies Estes Ind Excel Hobby Blade Corp Futaba Corp Harry Higley & Sons mc Model Airplane News Mud Duck Aviation Tower Hobbies Hobby Center RCMBis conducting Old Timer Contests June 28th & Aug 23rd rain dates being following days 1997 TOC Maryland flight demo-fly hosted SWAP Club Baltimore June 21st & 22nd field Baltimore Highlands Md Flyers being mailed clubs Dist IV AVP DICK SMITH Harnsonburg Valley R/C club has number activities planned perhaps largest being annual big bird fly-in scheduled June 28th & 29th Last year world class flyer Dave Patrick attended special guest flying demos speaking evening dinner Dave expected return years event should make another enjoyable affair Charlottesville Rivanna Club has named annual IMAA fly-in Howard Crispin Memorial Fly-in memory Howard Crispin charter member ofthe club long time AMA District IV VP nice touch years event will held Aug 8th & 9th Expoland R/C Club newer clubs has active training program R/C newcomers program headed Joe Hodges along others has given much time helping others fly Before new flyers eam wings program requires among other things flyer successfully perform three take offs landings during same flight engine shut down know program has success see 10 & 11 year olds soloing after just short time later observed performing acrobatic maneuvers Yes R/C alive well club GONE FLYING Model Aviation Ft 11 [e au t — Florida Georgia / Puerto Rico ,,jlinalTennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 205 322-3002 FAX 205 252-2654 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chldgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 WllheImlna Chlhaaz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxoille TN 37517 John G Cooper 4755 Cloister Cove Memphis TN 35115 James H Edwards 500 Mimosa Dr New Jbany MS 35652 William T Haywood 4 Robin Cirde Foley AL 35535 Karl Nensal 353 erianecod #42 MerIdian MS 39305 Louiae boo 256 Huotridge Way Winterspengs FL 32705 Richard Jackson 2115 Thorolee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris JoIner 95 Len Rd 235 Phenio City AL 35567 Dr John MartIn 2150 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom MorrIs 327 Pueblo Pass Ansistos AL 36206 Unda OHeam 3515 Maze Ln Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach FL32405 George Peetwian 3644 Lake Smyma GA 30052 Frank Tiarro 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Omen 3604 N Riser Rd Gainesville GA 30566 Lee Webster 1000 Sycarnom Manchester TN 37355 Joseph MicalizzI HC 566 Box 10397 Faiarrto Puerto Rico 00735 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fialds 193W Strickland Rd. Intelachen FL 32145 Phone 904 654-2517 As elected representative AMA pledge keep informed District activities andsoforth Two areas catching rapidly radio controlled helicopters nonfly MODEL SHOW/SWAP MEETS report 2 helicopter flings 5 Swap Meets idea reporting introduce important persons actually promoting conducting directing affairs First lets go Crescent City Florida see Ernie Hubers Heli Fly-In Pictured above Ernie Mary Huber Look happy dont they.. Ernie purchased 80 acres land teaches others fly helicopter has just 8th annual heli Fly hosted some 51 registered entrants far away Minnesota New Jersey England Helicopter flying catching like mad Some flyers explained models can everything real ones possible invest much $4000 model above meet Wayne Jackson Chuck Wacker Contest Director Ernie Huber again Now want take Helena Alabama week later Birmingham Helicopter Modelers Alabaster RC Club sponsored 3rd Annual CENTRAL ALA HELICOPTER FLY-IN officials told over 80 pilots registered 15 different states same flyers Ernie Hubers Fly-In also attended Alabaster RC Club fling Meet important officials promoted conducted Central Ala Heli Fly-In Shown above Gary Wright Contest Director David Harkey Alabaster Club President George Routon Ronnie Quarles None Contests Fly-Ins Fun-Flys Championships Indoor and/or Outdoor Meets Record Setting Expos anything would possible except dedication volunteer modelers unselfishly dedicate time efforts make possible Now want attach same respect dedication modelers promote sponsor conduct Non flying affairs catching like mad also Flyers like congegate get rid kits parts tools junk no longer want talk other etc same time looking some priceless item desperately need might seriously underpriced have 5 last few weeks want meet sponsors Foley Ala South Alabama RC Modelers conducted SWAP MEET AUCTION National Guard Armory above Club President Walt Szachara AMA Assoc VP Bill Haywood armory Pictured above Norm Frances Deputy Warner Robbins Ga conducting Southeastern Model Show Perry Agricenter Perry Georgia exchange meet sponsored Georgia Aircraft Modelers Assoc heralded Americas Largest Model Aircraft Exchange Meet dont know largest plenty big everybody staving ball Frances interupt paperwork pose Next go Fort Payne Ala 7th annual SWAP MEET & STATIC SHOW Dekalb RC Flyers sponsors Barry Strickland Sylvania charge Barry interupted duties minute pose snap above 1 could show him Gary Schoen Mentone Alabama Next go Greenville South Carolina gym 4th Presbyterian Church Blue Ridge RC Club holds its annual SWAP MEET above Club President Everette Smith Harold Littleton Event Director Fred Willard Club Treasurer Lastly go Huntsville Ala Rocket City RCers SWAP MEET Jaycees Bldg Pictured above Box Walls Contest Director RCRC SWAP Affair Bill Pendergraft also charge CC Wilson Gene Hunter people run fun show swap things Ret Col Reeves Lippincott writing Alaska has asked mention death friend Thomas Soderberg Tampa Fla us grieve friend Reeves ourselves fine District member less 1997 153 Illinois Indians Kentucky Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 80656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet syauer@clisdecnsiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kailend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 706 798-7242 Hal Parentl 1920 Bucldnghsm Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Baliard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 48733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Busseil 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1608 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 -3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 746-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginsvlle MO 64037- 1859 Eve 816 564-2481 District VI keeps up-to date e-mail list latest version sent out list month would like part list send name along club name number sysbauet@harpocnsiitedu LIBERTY IN fly-in Norris Field private grass full scale airstrip near Liberty held last October 35 models ranging 1/2 combat 1/3 scale Fifty pilots enjoyed day flying cookout everyone pitching great food crowd also treated full-scale aerobatics Pitts S-2B its smaller twin S-l S People traveling NATS welcome stop some flying Buds local hobby shop has directions Pictures information courtesy W Norris Next have G Vogele some entries Golden age Thompson Trophy Racing event Models must years 1929 through 1939 COX 049 reed valve engines required Pictures information L Matustik NGFIELD IL Club #2359 Knights Air R/C Club sponsoring two- day Electric oaly fly-in June 28 29 press release states Springfield offers large shopping area Childrens Zoo Illinois State Museum historical Abraham Lincoln attractions ample supply campgrounds hotels motels restaurants Plenty things keep entire family entertained minivacation weekend details contact Tim McDonough via e-mail tpm@inwnet DOWNERS GROVE IL Club #279 Woodland Aero Modelers will set up R/C Aero Model booth Downers Grove Heritage Fest clubs annual appearance fest promote public relations educate public about R/C aviation year fest will held Friday through Sunday June 27 29 Last years winner raffle part promoting club Jerry Dan Ryan Smigle raffle included completely-built trainer engine radio Also included 1-year club membership pre-flight training flight instruction Picture shows club members manning booth L R R Wurl D Bartley M Campos president E Zbylut Picture two shows winners raffle Pictures information sent F Fratto ST LOUIS MO Club #3237 SAM NX 211 held old time U-Control meet Buder Park St Louis Picture shows J Schifico G Vogele slow fly entries Models must SAM eligible 1942 earlier Note John left still flies Jim Walker U-Reely 154 Model Aviation site travels Any winters like past well have head south December GPS flying site locations would make easier us find good spot hide cold Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Tray 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 Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 8496 S 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 Springtime frozen northland city airport flooded couple model airports under water sandbag walls appearing everywhere calls volunteers help man/woman dikes appear TV winter snowfall heading south between its season Mall Shows have few pictures around District thing certain Mall Shows Exhibits/Trade Shows such Toledo others greatest places showcase sport make modelers feel good about hobby visiting public suddenly realizes just big important sport really youre talking about next years show summers open house flying field certain invite local government officials educators Fewer flying fields will lost decision-makers know just much mean locality measure clubs activity involvement Leader Club Program CONGRATULATIONS Green Bay Model Airplane Club Green Bay Wisc Ribcrackers Livonia Mich activities receiving gold Leader Club Award Leader Club Award nice Atta Boy/Girl recognition doing things other just boring holes air Take look new Charter pack see few items may need improve overall club operation earn Leader Club Award youre looking through charter pack may want fill out site location form mail Hdqtrs Most private pilots own GPS receiver have access can provide information need Once its collected can bundled booklet posted AMA 3 L4 j Pete Waters L Mark Warwashanna Joe Hass son couple youngsters Mark Willow Run Air Museum near Detroit Ml photo shows forth engine display July 1997 155 group youngsters watching RIC video Duluth MN mall show show featured several flight simulators several videos flying action couple servo-driven models show flight control operations Lots things kids to learn about model aviation Part model display Duluth MN mall show center fountain area surrounded floor level suspended displays different types airplane models River City RIO Club winners Mason City IA mall show 1 R Jack Kinsinger Mike Tekippe Dennis Kiemas show Coordinator Chris Boyden Paul Daniel P-51 Charity Fly Flying Electrons Club Menomonee Rice County R/O Club mall show Falls WI Paul flew P-51 low level Faribault MN lineup sports planes escort beautiful B-25 part across hall lineup pattern airshow Photo Dennis Van Lare competition planes Bob Delaney OS 46 powered Tom Wilk behind counter explaining Duelist Menomonee Falls WI engine collection visitors CharityFlyin Notethesafetyfenceinthe Duluth R/O Club mall show Duluth MN background Photo Dennis Van Lare urn] i1 t LWU inuuuu 1 tin k Arkansas Louisiana / New Mesino Oldatroma Texas 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 Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 FaIlon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234972241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 have put off mentioning several modelers have lost past two years fully intend cover another column soon must mention passing district Viiis true greatsNictor Stanzel left us suddenly April 5 1997 known Victor brother Joe over 50 years valued friendship highly lost Joe some years ago Vic steadfastly remained head Victor Stanzel Co continually hobby related business since 1930s know us ever Shark flew Monoline will feel part heritage has left us Vics passing sadness pure joy Let tell about bit skullduggery pulled off March First called Bud Tenny tell him Superior Service Award Jesse Shepherd What wanted Bud him arrange some sort meeting just before monthly indoor flying sessions meet ing would surprise Jesse award called Jesse told him same thing Only time Superior Service Award Bud Well took couple months everything gel mean time flyers frequent Bedford Boys Ranch gymnasium slipping around whispering Bud Jesse surprised Bud Jesse going awards sprung goodness sake dont let know about Im sure get picture setting up other As turned out several group got brunch meeting together nice restaurant met restaurant 1100 PM least 40 attendance area modelers came pay respect two fine gentlemen have given much themselves years point really goofed chose make Jesses award first Jesse stunned kept saying thought supposed guy intended think pretty well tipped Bud off what going still thrill make Buds award see didnt make Jesses award Jesse Shepherd Jr did feeling such award would mean much came son Jesse Shepherd started out early days ofthe NACA laboratory place nations finest modelers went during last years just before W W 11 Taibi Parmenter Blanchard Everett started younger set beginning what now known NASA Anyway Jesse came back Texas after war retired major aircraft company several years ago over 40 years Jesses life has teaching introducing modeling walks life too few Jesse Shepherds whole world would much richer first met Bud Tenny member great US Air Force model teams time Bud Gene Stiles developed neat little CLstunt ship flew really well top made best efforts look pretty trashy Along about 1960 Bud got really hooked indoor got involved awhile Still Bud continued serve AMA serving contest boards 196768 chairman boards about time Bud threw himself entirely behind indoor movement some years published main Indoor newsletter himself believe Today still have Bud serving few have chairtnan Indoor CB some 48 years know of continuous service knowledge first time district has said thank truly rich fine modelers District VIII have fine people urge take little time out busy day contribute making AMA better two men have done years must tell about rest day spent Bedford Boys Ranch gymnasium 5 glorious hours watching some indoor flying breath fresh air scribe Old friend Jim Clem once top CL Speed flyer doing almost 8 1/2 mm ministick towards end day Jesses granddaughter Megan set Jr record mini-stick! Dont know proud Dad Grandad day have great heritage AMA embrace phases modeling indiscriminately Frank Cummings black man National Champion before Jackie Robinson allowed play Dodgers some people allowed room hotel because religion some founders Polks Carl Goldberg Leon Shulman etc etc. modeler has right thing Just because yours costs money doesnt mean its important gives FUN 156 Model Aviation e Shepherd Jr reads Inscription Superior Service Award presents dad Jesse Shepherd Sr George Aldrich says Gotcha Jesse Two great Texans have given lifetime modeling well District VIII Bud Tenny Jesse Shepherd [left right] Aldrich enjoying l Aviation Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us knoW Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 765 288-4899 extension 223 Colorado / Kansas Nebraska / North Dakota / South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax701445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1618 Houston DrBismarck ND 58504 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles c/a Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 NEWS FROM COLORADO R/C pyion racing southern Colorado After some 10 years absence Quickie 500 Pylon Racing revived Pikes Peak RIC Club Pueblo R/C Club 1996 contest season total 8 races held April through October three Pueblo five Colorado Springs Since two cities 50 miles apart organizers felt could generate participation making joint effort Now season over have reviewed results pleased report race well-attended average 14 entries both southern northern Colorado tried keep rules simple entry fees minimal $4 gave certificate trophies top four places using cumulative-point system race consisted 16-heat matrix maximum four planes per heat Its rewarding experience see enthusiastic friendly competition races Volunteers willing help scoring judging fueling tech inspection spectators turned out cheer favorite racer did have few crashes usually saw new plane entered race since Quickies live up name require little building time Pilot feedback has 100% favor continuing Quickie 500 races 1997 plans already underway establish schedule Thanks Custom Hobbies providing fuel Colorado Hobby Products pylon poles Aero Lettering trophies special thanks Larry Osborn Dave Miller organizing races serving CDs Will Teach Fly Frits Jetten Have ever noticed small number young people hobby majority RC hobbyists older men Some started way back control line days others got radio control later after RC systems became readily available affordable Unlike last two generations kids nowadays just dont have fascination airplanes least thats what read somewhere During past couple months several younger people have come flying field have shown interest flying model airplanes havewith parents help Im sureinvested money time purchase assembly airplane model past few weekends pleasure helping couple kids about 14 years old really together showed much interest quick learners soon flew around doing some time helped driven RC cars flown computer simulator two conditions usually produce quicklearning student will youngsters keep coming back Sometimes parents dont share sons interest RC provide transportation field So believe up us keep interest up making training stay field fun interesting As clubs instructors have few other end trainer cord buddy box really makes feel good catches sticks hobby soon moving trainer higher-performance models dont show up after couple lessons always wonder what happened question something did didnt during training may have caused lose interest dont like cut student loose after first solo flight should teach students solo quickly possible get rid faster should make sure can fly safely feels comfortable flying solo under variety conditions crosswinds included As instructors have responsibility teach other necessary things take off fly land model airplanes should also teach about safety some aerodynamics about club rules bit physics field courtesy mechanics occasional team work consideration others things believe should part RC instructors flight training course advice just appointed club instructors either would better club members better pilots did better job instructing helping others So teaching others consider including following Discuss dangers hobby Make student aware injuries spinning prop can cause Ask him bystanders stay out prop arc explain propellers spinners occasionally come off Explain frequency control system purpose radio impound what consequences should cause someone else crash Show securely hold model pits during engine start up safely carry model runway Make aware safety courtesy rules no flying behind pilot stations no taxing pits communicate other pilots around runway 'on runway landing taking off deadstick Azalea City Aviator Frits Jetten Editor The remaining portion article will appear next month 4July 1997 157 Arizona California Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom httpiWwwama-1 Ocom/ama Glenn Caner Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 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 ISee last months column tor additional AVPs Coordinators Associate Vice Presidents District X prepares host 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition slated held near San Jose California San Francisco South Bay area August 30 through September 7 Clubs around District have offered host several flyin breakfasts help promote event provide opportunity District X members discuss AMA issues learn about Expo Breakfasts have already held Phoenix Tucson San Fernando Valley Additional fly-ins scheduled San Diego LA / Orange County Sacramento North South Bay areas District also working events Nevada Utah Fly-in Breakfast sponsored District X cooperation host club Participants treated delicious allyou-can-eat breakfast pancakes eggs bacon sausage juice milk coffee Members District staff club officers serve hosts District X modelers families enjoy modestly priced breakfast great day flying breakfasts priced near break proceeds day put forward offset Districts costs hosting Expo Volunteers Needed. District also looking volunteers interested lending hand during nine-day event great need administrative help well workers various events interested helping out years Expo please contact AVP Don Goeschl 805940-6066 can also reached via e-mail amaexpo@aolcom US mail 513 West Ave 1-13 Lancaster California 93534 interested information about Expo individual events information can also obtained Don club interested hosting Fly-in Breakfasts have yet scheduled can contacting Mr Rex Powell Rex can reached 6024880151 mail 6955 E Mighty Saguaro Way Scottsdale Arizona 85262 Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn Model Aviation Bieber San Fernando ValleyThe California United Free Flighters RC Flyers took task organizingannual banquet held Sunday March Expo breakfast held Sepulveda16 Honored years get together Basin Ricc did fantastic job largewas Nathan Day CUFFMACs 1996 portion food items donated byJunior Top Points Champion award local sponsors added thewas presented Bill Kuykendall 1997 success eventPresident Daniel Heinrich Mr Ralph Prey presided over afternoon affair year CUFFMAC members treated extremely interesting presentation Thermal Dynamics keynote speaker F3B World Champion Joe Wurtz Members Cholla Choppers Model Airplane Club presented AMAs Award Achievement 1997 Vintage Stunt Classic annual banquet Tucson Arizona March 22 award recognition Cholla Coppers 50th year AMA chartered club hand receive award Cholla Chopper members Robin Sizemore L Louis Wolgast Lou Crane Randy Cuberly Above. Rex Powell President International Scale Soaring Association serves up hot cup coffee Arizona Model Aviators club president Jim Luby wife Mary man griddle Expo Fly-in Mesa AZ Jan 22 Below. TIMPA board member Lynn Geuder cooks eggs order Tucson Mar15 have attended Vintage Stunt Classic over years very familiar effervescence young lady Michele Keville daughter event coordinators Mike Jo Ann Keville Having helped nearly nine VSCs Michele honored year event participants plaque recognition thanks Mounted plague models Navys Blue Angels Michele will joining Navy Summer plans aircraft mechanic Good luck Michele thanks helping make VSC truly memorable event Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jeny llolcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave. Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincolt 1201 Farrow Cirde Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Ktamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Ullooet Ct. LaCanner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE. Bellevue WA 98007 unsung berm among put modeling events people scut work pitch tents move loads mow grass fix food sell keep records judge events anything else necessary just keep whole thing working just lost such person Floyd Grove Jr wrote about March 21 1997 R/C community lost Grand Dame Known Addie Crow just plain Addie lady friend knew very gracious host never went up Crows RV being asked day wanted cup coffee Addie never knew stranger will missed RIC lovers world wide wife Leon Duke Crow 44 years Addie perpetual figure almost R/C event west coast during marriage left behind will have hard time finding someone replace good humor straight forward outlook honest helpful advice course great coffee us Duke Family mourn loss send best wishes goes much greater Fly shall ever see NW Scalemasters qualifier takes place June 20-22 Farragut State Park north Coeur dAlene o Maybe scenic places world fly aircraft certainly place whole family enjoy vacation place compete exchange experiences like minded modelers Usually weather cooperates can rain spring northern Idaho bring protection both sun rain big Dist XI electric meet takes place Boeing Hawks field Space Center Kent WA June 28- 29 beginning weve seen innovation electric power developed corner country high anxiety kind event just old new friends trying out latest exchanging much information history repeats will Fun Fly hosted July Boeing Eagles field near Everett Last summer held well attended enjoyed event hope will try again event Cohn Payne sent picture Richard Farmer Pilots Choice Award winning Ultimate Biplane Early July its Pinehollow 97 time Over July 12-13 weekend very nice resort high east slope Mt Hood Portland Shy Knights will host annual NW R/C Seaplane Champs Enjoy flying camping swimming conununing fellow modelers premier event Contact Jerry Holcomb 360-892-7732 evenings land planes what fly 12th July visit South Lane RIC Modelers will host 2nd Annual Fertile Turtle R/C Air Show Fly field near Creswell OR plan swap shop static display along flying Contact Timm Wagner 78623 Rat Crk Rd Cottage Grove OR 97424 us think about what might keep us earning Season patch think bitter cold deep snow terrible winds Seldom rain factor last year NW has soggy say least Down Eugene Morrie Gilbert chance Prop Spinner able get 3rd patch flu over 77 inches rain winter kept him word group will try best weather next winter control line club may have go floats succeed According Tad Crusty Russell Editor SRAC NE Plane Talk SRAC has produced prospective member package introduce new possible members club Other clubs have may just heard about tad too late newcomers issue Graham Hicks asked remind scale enthusiasts 7th annual Grande Ronde Bush Pilots Scale Contest Courtright Field south La Grande will take place 16-17 August Expert Sportsman Team Fun Scale will events along famous Sat Night Steak Feed Contact Graham 54 1-9633953 900 Main La Grande OR 97850 Bush Pilots announce RIC Swap Meet Spaghetti Dinner Friday Aug 15th held basement 1st Presbyterian Church La Grande 4 9pm dinner 5 7pm Call Ron Tincher 541-963-3807 Puyallup ory Mount Rainier R/C Soeiety did usual excellent job bringing modelers other folks up top-notch show Seventeen shows later Bob Pfeiffers idea carried Bob Ford group dedicated club members has matured show best anywhere An amazing amount work necessary order just get organized let alone have happen smoothly does Now could just get Bob smile time time its wise note ageing population Too often late Ive found myself writing about long time friend has gone West gently euphemism has time its good news Since weather Febreary nice Frank Hirleman both Prez Western Oregon Flying Aces Squadron Editor Propwash WOFAS newsletter decided go walk good idea After short experienced some chest pain After returning home self diagnosed angina decided put off doing anything about bad idea until next shot 4 days later came ambulance trips 3 hospitals After angioplasty rooter personal scale Frank doing fine Getting exercise watching diet Frank thinks should keep experience mind especially understand should have pains chest upper arms get yourself medical provider right later Let tell its just gastritis Big quicker get help better chanceof building flying next plane Brent Watkins NE Editor Frozen Tales made 8 flights electric Midnight Sun R/C Clubs Jan 1 fun fly Thats especially notable realize temperature Fairbanks -42 degrees during event No mention wind chill some Polar Bear Event summer its wanner club will hold IiMAC event part WaternWheels event held July 4 5and6 1997 159
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/07
Page Numbers: 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159
Inside View Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Gary Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memoijal Dr Muncie IN 47302 museum Some 50 years ago retired assistant manager Tulsa grocery store used penny create endowment museum bearing name Ferd Threstle sole mission museum mandated Ferds will make name famous Dutiful administrators Ferds museum face daunting task creating meaningful exhibits programming fulfills museums mission have refined task art international calligraphy competitions based beautiful inventive playful ways writing Ferd Threstles name lapidary competitions based writing Ferds name head pins other small objects installation art competitions billboards gardens buildings around Tulsa incorporate Ferds name innovative amusing ways operate yearly budget about $16 million have endowment $500 million city Tulsa state museum association some Threstle family members challenging bequest order court saying current prospective value endowment grotesquely disproportionate what necessary carry out museums mandate museum docs make requisite contribution advancement society ought hallmark museum Famous Ferd Threstle Museums existence wealth invites us question assumptions about definition museum So exactly what thing called museum Answering question requires examining evolution museums society museums popular public institutions before Civil War Wealthy patrons arts antiquities created rooms homes display collections Museums associated private showcases hobbies rich growth great cities after Civil War dedicated museum buildings appeared multitudes Following 1893 Worlds Columbian Exposition Chicago cities erected ornate city halls imposing train stations monumental museum buildings part City Beautiful movement concept museum transformed private showcase civic showcase focal point public pride As museums grew number obvious needed professionally trained workers realize potential centers community service educational resources Gallery talks school group tours loans objects other institutions museum publications public relations new roles museums professionalization museum work began establishment American Association Museums 1906 offices Smithsonian creation museum training programs Harvard invention automobile brought about change museums passage Federal Highway Act 1921 prompted development national highway system created new breed Americans tourist Touring Americans drove endlessly searching lost past found museums Tourism created industry people realized museums meant business astounding success 1925 opening Deutches Museum Munich Germany also profoundly changed concept museum country new institution calling itself museum displaying art anything historic Its halls filled interactive hands-on activities working models live demonstrations American industrialists museum professionals loved adopted idea set out building spree museum industrys newly defined role demonstrate Americas technological triumphs industrial might Museums meant really big business now came crash almost society suffered ways during Depression museums survived because New Deal first time federal government joined American museums preserve nations heritage provide cultural educational stimulus people Historic Sites Act 1925 strengthened nostalgic decorative arts movement seemed sweeping country Government historical activity public historical interest thus meshed very time America needed boost its economy national spirit As New Deal rushed flood projects launched involving museums history almost phased out Depression waned However widespread success cooperative efforts between museums federal government forever ealarged enriched concept museum enhanced importance museums civilization just time civilization treasures its museums being faced possibility inevitable destruction through world war totalitarianism idea museum now become synonymous tax-supported institutions run trained professionals need broad base public support ensure funding forced museums concentrate creative educational public programming during war years drive survive its consequences because museums became competitive players educational-recreational marketplace retailers adopting modern sales methods promotional stunts publicity campaigns As result museum attendance exploded time Bicentennial rush enlarge old institutions build new ones reached amazing speed responding demands society museums transforming image institution run elite multidisciplinary community centers providing unique kind learning Indeed major justifications existence museums focused museums role providing leaming experience could duplicated anywhere else especially classroom museums cannot things people essential carefully define primary role museum execute faithfully can museum needs live up richest definition word National Model Aviation Museum seeks make requisite contribution advancement society ought hallmark museum much collection Conunued page 147 144 Model Aviation 4 Winter over calendar says daylight savings time will allow us sneak out evening flying session couple times week dont know about am ready small problem however temperature home just 15 yes fifteen degrees Admittedly have managed sneak off Florida about 10 days seems everyone knows winter over except Mother Nature Lots happening around lately SFA lawsuit finally over can really say about judgement contained official published statement Please dont bug VP tell dirt say official release could jeoprodize AMA eyes court mail bag has full around lately majority letters being people some problem something AMA doing Its amazing letters result someone understanding something consequently drawing wrong conclusion example letter received member dont have letter dont have members name concemed club having hard time coming up officers rules say officers must Open members club mostly Senior Citizens makes good point literal reading rules look membership cards would lead conclusion actuality Senior Citizen members really Open members pay reduced rate look Bylaws will find Senior Citizen class membership Open members purposes except dues An example Senior Citizen can Contest Director Leader Member though both designations require Open member Another similar misunderstanding guy raked over coals over requirement club spend lot money buy GPS measure Latitude/Longitude club field order re-Charter club also objected amount paperwork involved charter process havent fill out charter club paperwork awful long time dont doubt like paperwork has escalated agree idea instead listing names etc mem bers simply AMA numbers should suf fice Ill talk HQs about see can Back Latitude/Longitude problem paperwork apparently pushed GPS system easiest way obtain Lat/Long hard some concluded acceptable method deter mining field position SUCH IS NOT THE CASE HQs does care determine Latitude/Longitude field done reasonably accurately methods available get infor mation could easy calling what ever agency records deeds asking asking County Engineering Dept Another way would get aviation sectional chart neednt new chart locate field Any way can determine right AMA reason need information protect flying site Principally can use determine distance between flying site another club applying charter have number cases have chartered new clubs flying fields too close exist ing chartered clubs flying fields Without reliable way avoid problem often find ourselves trying resolve after fact much difficult task Pylon Racing specifically Quarter 40 has faced some controversy lately result some misinformation lead some people believe poised step mandate rules dont know came false dont have authority case What happened got number calls letters both sides controversy whereupon called chainnan Pylon Contest Board discuss problem After leaming could about problem told him Contest Board Chairman Id adopt particular compromise didnt exactly jump up down suggestion either favor against rather took it intended SUGGESTION know Wayne Yeager quite well can assure type intimidated least call AMA President took suggestion just suggestion others seem think will mandate something wont have no inclination have no authority short its Contest Boards problem dont envy tricky issue Its funny sometimes subject leads realize similar problem exists another area thinking about Senior Citizen vs Open memberships officers clubs suddenly realized todays rules would make impossible charter junior club like described involved kid last months column Hrnrnnn guess need some work area Speaking about kids check out ads AMAJEAA Aeromodelling Academy July have great expectations program idea club might sponsor kid program wasnt total sponsorship could make possible some kid might otherwise able attend Think about utive Council Meeting Highlights Motions made April 19 1997 Executive Council meeting MOTION moved G Aldrich VIII seconded B Brown III approve F3A World Championships Pensacola Florida 1999 Motion passed unanimously LX absent MOTION II moved B Brown III seconded J McNeill V loan $6000 Lakeland Aeromodelers per conditions described account 7009075 Motion passed 11 yes -2 no IVNAA MOTION III moved C Foreman IV seconded C Bauer VI mail out Lender Member Questionnaire submitted present Leader Members results questionnaire tamed over committee review Motion passed 12 yes 1 no XI MOTION IV moved C Foreman IV seconded E McCollough Xl approve AMA DISTANCE EDUCATION PROJECTS 1 Delta Dart Training Video 2 Electronic Field Trip Motion passed unanimously MOTION V moved W De Cou II seconded C Foreman IV establish fund $100000 new product review Motion passed unanimously MOTION VI moved E McCollough XI seconded R Hanson X allocate legal expenses AMA Club # 535 Salem R/C Pilots Association amount $116174 allocate legal expenses AMA club # 943 Bamstormers R/C Club Inc amount $52074 Motion passed unanimously MOTION VII moved B Brown III seconded G Aldrich VIII allow Renew 2 paids within time frame November 15 1996 allowed $300 credit toward 1998 membership Motion passed unanimously MOTION VIII moved B Brown III seconded R Miller IX modify presented Nationals Standing Rules determine method naming National Champions Motion passed unanimously XI absent July1997 145 m ~4 lb LIU1 Uit IeldU Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Femwood Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 1996 audit report has issued accounting firm Brady Ware Schoenfeld Inc Certified Public Accountants Over next few months shall present various statements report realize will little bit boring some will least give chance look what AMA consists paper audit report first statement presented Statement Financial Position Since Statements Financial Position appear following page years ended December 31 1996 1995 statement financial position snapshot business certain moment time technically changes very next tick clock assets side financial position presents classified fonn assets Academy Model Aeronautics December 31 1996 compared same classifications assets year ended December 31 1995 can munediately see knowing what last year knowing what have year adds great deal understanding Let us begin looking headings left hand side page beginning Current Assets Current Assets Current assets items expect convert cash within next twelve months will attempt conunent very briefly line items below Current Assets Cash cash equivalents funds AMA has bank Receivables amounts due Model Aviation advertisements Inventory cost merchandise museum store supply service catalog receive Prepaid insurance consists workmans compensation comprehensive general liability group insurance professional liability auto fire insurance along other coverages appropriate protect property Prepaid membership costs represents costs forms mailing etc necessary send membership application form costs paid AMA sent out packet catalogs special information decals forms sign up current year costs will applied expenses year 1997 because income collected mailing will 1997 income Prepaid expenses consists NATS 1997 expenses have paid 1996 will used until 1997 major expense item represents payments articles Model Aviation Magazine have run yet scheduled future publication Prepaid taxes balance have left federal government consisting carryover refund 1995 year plus estimated taxes paid 1996 deducting tax unrelated business income primarily sale Model Aviation advertising Investments represents money AMA has hand backup potential liability self-insured portion insurance membership also includes money being held construction Headquarters building Muncie Property Equipment represents cost expenditures various items categorized underneath caption straight forward believe require further comment have questions about will happy assist answer Other Assets Mortgage note receivable note receivable obtained AMA sold Reston property AMA collecting $1879 month principal interest Life memberships receivable represents amounts will collect during current year people have already pledged become life members AMA making payments installment basis right hand side page see words Liabilities Net Assets Let us examine headings beginning Current Liabilities Current Liabilities Various items listed under category Basically items expenditures will occur within next twelve months Accounts payable represents what AMA owes local trade payables items AMA purchased during past few months Current maturity mortgage payable capital lease obligations represents payments AMA will make next twelve months mortgage property Muncie two leases equipment AMA using headquarters building Accrued expenses made up property tax due vacation pay sales taxed payable Competition funds escrow represents amount holding various competitive groups fly FAI competition during coming year Deferred membership revenue represents collections members dues have paid date will used 1997 year Deferred Membership Revenue item represents moaies have paid members took advantage renewal two years discounted rate money will used 1998 budget Long-Term Liabilities Mortgage payable obligations under capital lease represent balances mortgage capital lease obligations AMA owes will pay 1998 years following current portion will paid 1997 included Current maturities mortgage payable current lease obligations Current Liabilities section above Net Assets unrestricted net assets broken down two categories amount new worth AMA Temporarily restricted net assets represents money being held expended specific items described under category also represent part net worth Total net assets net worth AMA $6699686 amount difference between total assets $11734553 total liabilities $5034867 resulting total net assets $6699686 gives overview Statements Financial Position AMA December31 1996 Acopyofthe financial statements may obtained sending $500 Vicki Barkdull AMA Headquarters sure request latest audited financial statements Until later Model Aviation emy Model Aeronautics Inc Statements Financial Position December 31 1996 1995 ASSETS 19961995 LIABILITES AND NET ASSETS 19961995 CURRENT ASSETS Cash & cash equivalents Receivables Inventory -at cost Prepaid insurance Prepaid membership costs Prepaid expenses Prepaid taxes Total Current Assets IN VESTMENTS PROPERTY & EQUIPMENT Land & improvements Building & improvements Computers & software Museum contents & library Furniture & equipment Vehicles Total Cost Less accumulated depreciation OTHER ASSETS Mortgage note receivable Life memberships receivable MUSEUM COLLECTION $ 2579332 169298 159828 142983 188646 20439 1575 3262101 $ 1943808 147771 120152 139030 269935 26235 14953 2661884 25143782362178 27 t3496 2409635 916615 175873 718183 98942 7032744 1346510 5686234 249840 22000 27 1840 2809263 3473602 675139 133500 687720 98942 7878166 1387041 6491125 23895 23895 $ 11734553$ 11539082 CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable Current maturities mortgage payable & capital lease obligations Accrued expenses Competition funds escrow Deferred membership revenue Total Current Liablities DEFERRED MEMBERSHIP REVENUE LONG-TERM LIABILITIES Mortgage payable -net current maturities Obligation under capital lease -net current maturities Security deposit Total Liablities NET ASSETS Unrestricted net assets Unrestricted net assets available operations Designated Executive Council contingencies Temporary restricted net assets Site development Scholarships & awards Other programs Total Net Assets $87014$172849 7820079200 41860103602 4999248007 37538293573377 40108853977035 182397 793242 48343 841585 5034867 168387 845051 75543 10000 930594 5076016 26057572307791 39400003940000 65457576247791 48069134906 4330541097 62555 153929 6699686 $ 11734553 39272 215275 6463066 $ 11539082 MuseumlPrater Continued page 144 model airplanes aviation museum integrating educational scientific programming along policies conservation exhibition worthy everyones support No matter famous Famous Ferd Threstle Museum can make name thats something theyll never able say es Legacy John Worth Biographers Needed AMA History Program process recording biographies people helped create wonderful world aeromodeling exists today might think would relatively simple project notsimply because huge number people involved Dont assume because someone famous already have biography him have about hundred bios present hundreds needed related problem need biography no longer us have depend friends relatives provide information about Doing after gone lot difficult no longer available recall confirm details lives still us aging ill otherwise unable help much kinds problems present getting some heroes write talk about themselves often choresome incredibly shy reluctant take credit what have contributed accomplished often takes someone other person want write about gather information make available archives thats necessarily bad situation us would rather write talk about someone other ourselves have favorite person youd like tell about wed like helpand can credited effort too want give biographers byline material contribute way name can associated person youre interested inwere looking ghost writers Wed like biographies include personal views insights writeups simply cold listing facts Its particularly important think show human side choosing remember procedure getting involved fairly simple AMA Historian Norm Rosenstock has forms Biographical Information Guidelines forms suggest questions answered provide hints about tell story someone want describe effect fill information answer questions and/or document information key part information desired involves pinning down names dates places What helps accurate possible record complete correct Continued page 148 July1997 147 OPEN INVITATION TO ALL AMA MEMBERS TO ATTEND HOMECOMING97 would like take opportunity month inform two very significant events will take place year will occur right International Aeromodeling Center June 6 7 8 other July 12-17 EAA facility Oshkosh Wisconsin Homecoming back after year lay off Due member input Executive Council determined Homecoming should again occur 1997 version will better ever Plans provide three days unhindered flying members wish attend Free flight control line radio control activities will taking place simultaneously separate venues real purpose event make International Aeromodeling Center available membership just come enjoy fly renew old friendrships enjoy facility rapidly becoming focal point aeromodeling country big difference between Homecoming 97 previous Homecomings year event will run conjunction brand new event AMA MODEL HOBBY EXPO Model Hobby Expo will opening AMAs doors general public provide opportunity discover hobbies otherwise may have never known existed Manufacturers distributors supporting endeavor activities offered will include build fly model aircraft rockets intro control line flights buddy-box radio control flights Young Eagles flights radio control car boat experiences will also hot air balloon demonstrations food concessions other family-oriented activities Please plan packing up family visiting International Aeromodeling Center June 6 7 8 1997 part Homecoming 97 second event would like make aware AMA/EAA AEROMODELING ACADEMY will whole new venture AMA EAA purpose introduce youth ages 14-17 building flying model aircraft five-day camp will held EAA facility Oshkosh Wisconsin July 12-17 1997 students will emersed model aviation building trimming flying simple hand-launched gliders building flying complete four-channel radio control aircraft will seminars selecting proper woods tools glues specific building projects use resources Along modeling activities students will given guided tours EAA museum Pioneer Field Young Eagles flights Some major supporters Academy date Sig Manufacturing Company Futaba Corporation America K&B Manufacturing just name three event example AMAs EAAs teamwork effort share experience model aviation young people show benefits aviation positive impact could have lives believe results such event will development programs can passed onto clubs used local level accomplishing same goals aware need allow youngsters get involved type effort could lay foundation ongoing efforts area strongly recommend clubs monitor progress AMA/EAA Aeromodeling Academy have questions contact Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters Volunteer Program need help As association volunteers serve backbone organization Help needed areas museum store front counter clerical computer docents research special events AMA trying develop pool members non members willing assist love airplanes love mix mingle people will thrive social interaction volunteering museum store during AMA special events interested application located web site request calling AMA HQ speaking Volunteer Coordinator es/Worth Continued page 147 Contact Norm 124 Granada St Royal Palm Beach FL 33411 Tel 407 798-5154 Fax 407 753-6661 Important famous modelers AMA Hall Fame other halls fame NFFS SAM yR/CS etc Thats no guarantee have adequate biographies themwe may have some basics enough good biography Along similar lines note got voted hall fame nominated yet electedwe need info too people nominated national recognition nominations often skimpy simply say something like Everybody knows Joe Blow achievements obvious Well often theyre obvious often theres misinformation myth involved information want history books wed like complimentary factual probably will surprised famous names have biographies thats reaction feel can help fill some blanks cant complete biography contact Norm Rosenstock ask Biography forms help tell what know can find out about list right scratches surface needed biographiesmany sought Some listed former AMA presidentsincluding number Willis Brown Model Aviation ecticut / 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 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 PYLON RACING PYLON 105 two sites world dedicated R/C pylon racing Phoenix Arizona other District Bridgewater MA Credit development unique extraordinary concept idea reality belongs own District VP Don Krafft fellow pattern flyer Dave Eisner racing enthusiasts Don McStay Tom Rebenklau Together modeled Race dedicated site after Pattern dedicated site Don Dave developed nearby Halifax two clubs chartered separately Privateers Pattern P105 Racing combined under charter RCCF R/C Competition Flyers intent both clubs encourage interested either Pattern Racing competition develop talents under ideal conditions possible building P105 started fall 1994 real work plowing harrowing grading seeding finally took place July 1995 just time drought 95 looked like accomplished create dust bowl middle 18000 acres wetlands rains came September everyones surprise seed sprouted lot TLC grass has growing getting better ever since fact expecting third year development produce best grass field R/C east great share credit progress must given NEPRO Northeast Pylon Racing Organization NEPRO literally paid rent two years 4 acres cross wind runways located nearly 20 acres leasing middle 18000 acres farm land Youre right means no obstructions no neighbors near enough bothered noise fact area large open full scale aerobatic aircraft Plymouth use site practice competitions Almost good day treated air show also very grateful racers non-racers helped fund work needed done make field suitable small wheel racing planes might never have gotten started wasnt help sport flyers Zamoor Bajwa Steve Tardanico provided bulldozing get project started Patteru competitor Gary Garibian gave us much needed financial shot arm keep thing moving forward came bunch dedicated racers racing supporters realized doing Mike Masi finished 4th last year Formula-One NMPRA National Invitation Championships Arnie Wile always ready help whatever promotes R/C himself top racing contender Lloyd Burnham always beat northeast past President NMPRA National Racing Organization well several times President NEPRO Dave Doyle past President NEPRO well Secretary/Treasurer NMPRA last several years Al Waldron Mr #3 Pylon Dave Fogg Mr #2 Pylon Glen Boivan Toms racing partner Clarence Lee world renowned master model aircraft engine technology head list substantial early contributors wonderful supporters R/C racing joined contributors Frank DiFrancesco Joan Learned Bob Davis Joe Bednarz George DeNault Fran Mitchell takes lot work money what has done made possible deserve tremendous credit understanding everything done help modeling anywhere helps modeling everywhere P105 now fully ready take another season competition aggressively looking limited number members either want participate racing racer racing official willing whatever can support purpose site P105s present members eager work would-be racers 4 pre-set race courses will teach fly long willing share supporting unique dedicated effort develop racing area New England information contact Tom Rebenklau 508-697-0672 Don McStay 508- 528-4043 Submitted Don McStay INDOOR FLYING fellows fly indoor Boston area faced problem having trouble finding keeping flying site have flown College Andover about 18 years have flown Shriners Facility College Haverhill problem facilities charging $200-300 per day pretty expensive few hours flying know facility could used please contact will forward info people involved SON VT FLY-IN will fly-rn Johnson Vt sod farm June 14 15 should enjoyable weekend possible make plans attend information call Jim Halls 802 635-2288 July 1997 149 number 1 pylon Pylon 105 field during race Don McStay pilot Dave Doyle caller racing Pylon 105 Mike Masi beautiful QM-40 racer New Jersey/ New Yorkf 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 Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightolowe NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFOENT CMR 480 BOX 585 APO AE 09703 Vince Juliane 1 e Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 Ray Juschkus 59 Lisiogolon Street St James NY 11780 James M LewIs P061 Ogdeebarg NY 13668-0081 Dave Mathewson Boo 613 Camillas NY 13031 Bill Miller PO Boo 335 PSocelon Jonclion NJ 08550 Tow Murray 31 voorkees Drive Basking Ridge NJ 57920 Bill Poythress 3 Hemlock Overt Sasgerties NY 12477 Adaw SaltIer 41 Perry Anense Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenuire 101 Smithtield Dr Endicoo NY 13780-4309 Frequency CoordInator Ion Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phocoio NY 13135-9007 315 695-2448 Terry Terrenoire Rejoins District Team retirement George Buso Southern Tier New York left resident AVP After short meeting Toledo Teny Terrenoire agreed assume post Terry has past experience AVP able administrator will add insightful interesting writing style column occasion providing members area handy channel HQ Terry wife live Endicott NY has building models since 8 has RC experience dating back 1970 Hes logged over 206 aircraft built 3000 flights still manages mow lawn.Welcome aboard Terry following notes come AVP representing US Servicemen Europe am Roy Brown District II AVP Europe have AMA member 35 years left fine AMA club Houston Texas 1989 ended up Netherlands live Limburg Province Holland means have Germany five minutes direction Belgium five minutes other direction What great place modeling am enclosing picture AMA member Mike Youngling Focke Wolf Spitfire taken August 25th Echt Flying Clubs 25th anniversary fly-in Mike lives Germany USAF member stationed AWACS Geilenkirchen belongs flies Echt club Netherlands Another picture Echt fly officers club ModelVliegclub LVC Limbricht-Sittard Guppies Guppies originated plans German Model Magazine first being smaller Guppy powered Webra 40 other three growing powered Zenoah 23s Zenoah 38 Echt clubs name De Vliegende Hollander translates Flying Dutchmen last shows season late September sponsored Broken Wings Club Willebroek Belgium between Brussels Antwerpen couple pictures show picture C- 1 30s just before flight slot fly time C 130s styrofoam construction Speed 400 powered produced flown Neiderwert Club Holland picture Feisler Stork goes joke some Belgian owns big motor cycle reported police someone took motor big does fly realistically smooth great show excellent aircraft flying weather past flying season summer 1997 shaping up Dortmund retail model show 7-12 April Messa will April 11th UK Old Warden shows Spring Modeling 19-20 April Small Models Weekend 24-25 May Scale Models 7-8 June Silent Flight 26-27 July Vintage 9-10 August Festival Flight 13-14 Sept Autumn Gala 18-19 Oct humble feeling flier needs go Old Warden stumbled Four Stroke weekend few years ago give highest marks will 24-25 May flying couple Randy Randophs designs Belgium Pampa Modelfighters sponsoring Big Scale Meet 12-13 July field out Helchtem Belgium Air Force air ground range great bunch will outstanding international show Bauffe Club flies adjacent Chievers Air Base SHAPE sponsoring jet turbine show 28-29 June show will Chievers Air Base German flugtags numerous encourage go find areas plan being Wasserkuppe 4-6 Sept sponsored Antike Flyers Germany see old guy yellow wing Hobie Hawk thats MECA collecto Oberwagen bei Bern Switzerland 7-8 June can help add additional information please write call email am CompuServe 1005323633 am out pocket July August available email question always asked What does AMA answer us Europe AAFES privileges AMA actively working get fuel back AAFES system need say thanks Wes Joyce Hager Steve Kaulf Randy Randolph efforts Let hear As indicated last month Ive come across few Can top items travels around district few interesting facts youve got some same pass along inclusion column Weve got husband-wife Leader Member team have counted very quickly over 125 completed RC aircraft home ships range size 1/2A quarter scale 125 does include control line models saw hanging around nor does include boxes yet-to-be-built models packed various nooks crannies Weve got Leader Member affiliated 10 different chartered clubs Weve got club 17 Leader Members its ranks Weve got fifth sixthdepending countlargest club country district Whos got some other mind numbing tidbits? * 150 Model Aviation ciale VIce Presidents Officers LVC Limbricht-Sitter Club Guppies Echt fly-in 0-130 Squadron Neider Wert Club Broken-Wings fly-in fly time styrofoam construction Speed 400s AMA member MIKe youngiing witn nis Focke Wolf & Spitfire Echt Club 25th anniversary fly-in Almost 112 scale Fesseller Stork Broken Wings Belgium fly-in U] II 11 [ UHIE 1 tU Ohia Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 610 797-6597 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 Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbroak Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Air Force Museum often forget greatest collections full scale aviation Dayton Ohio Air Force Museum Muncie summer sure include Air Force Museum takes couple hours get past winter Dick Greenburg Toledo Weak Signal club member organized bus trip club Flying Tigers tour outstanding facility Commander Flying Tigers Tom Kroggel John Borton NUTS Mountain Top Ron Maier member LVRCS Allentown Pennsylvania provided great picture flying friends during New Years reumon Ron son Chris traveled Muncy Pa fly Dan Richards John Sullivan temperature 22 degrees wind chill near zero What friends wont go through have fun Prize provides WORKS Future Bill Lehn member Dayton Ohio WORKS sent following letter Enclosed couple photos initial product two 90 minute building sessions conducted Bill Lehn other WORKS members JE Prass Elementary School class made up 21 fifth graders teacher along five room mothers students received copy directions building AMA Delta Darts along glue razor blades pins etc opening Wednesday aftemoon session facility used just about ideal two students laboratory table plenty room Work progressed well during 1300 1430 session Wednesday stored things until second session Friday Final assembly Delta Darts done ald Pacer Tech FfE ZAP-A-GAP done WORKS First ffights models coming off assembly line underway school hallway before 5th model assembled time #12 ready students moved stage auditorium eight models line end day assembled staying little late Storage models weekend done shown picture Hopefully hooked couple kids modeling hobby copy letter Pacer Tech thanking ZAP also enclosed Bill won adhesive Name Plane contest R/C Reports Magazine Pop DarrSorry relay bad news Pop Darr Uniontown Pennsylvania featured District Dl column last month has passed away will missed family friends hobby loved helped grow Delaware Valley Radio Control Club Tom Haake provided some insight Delaware Valley Radio Control Club Warniinster PA club ffies out field near Doylestown has adult membership 60 have intense focus youth involvement activity Boy Girl Scouts have club trainer PT-40 utilized great deal youth program July1997 151 WORKS work JE Press school students Delta Darts hung out dry Dan Richards Chris Maier John Sullivan enjoy New Years Day Muncy Pennsylvania Bob Erpelding Dick Greenburg Bob Knisely Dick organized Air Force Museum trip Delaware Valleys Vince Carroll beautiful CAP 21 Dave Leach 1997 Weak Signals President Ned Donner flies Shrike Doylestown Delaware/ District Columbia / Maryland/North Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill 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 Phone 804 270-5039 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Phone 910 766-1231 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Phone 757595-0997 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Road Chesapeake VA 23322 Phone 757 421-4545 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Phone 302 798-8447 Richard Dick SmIth 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Phone 540 943-1684 Bliss Teague 625 5th Avenue SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Phone 704 324-2164 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 YEAR 2003 CENTENNIAL year 2003 will 100 years since Wright Brothers flew Wright Flyer Kill Devil Hills near Kitty Hawk North Carolina area Outer Banks North Carolina preparing big celebration commemorate occasion Some local business establishments have contacted George Rohbaugh member Dare County RIC Flyers about building static display models 1903 Wright Flyer models will display local businesses will also used meetings gettogethers local organizations picture shows Georges static display models Wright Flyer will appear commemorative dinners some local business establishments George discussing make 1903 Wright Flyer RIC version will actually fly Hmmmmnt maybe yes maybe no GET OUT YOUR CHECK BOOK aware takes lot time effort build RIC aircrafteven simple trainers takes lot money some effort get ready built ARFs ready fly build precision scale model competition aerobatics now talking lots bucks almost untold time effort So should also aware stupidly turn transmitter having field frequency clip attached antenna planes air cause plane crash obligated replace aircraft Can think reason should held responsible did deed pay earth should pilot airborne plane frequency clip transmitter antenna expect compensate him stupidity no simple goof big mistake know better QOPS type miscalculationyou have cost innocent victim lot time money well possibly cutting whole flying season off no reasonable explanation actions screwed up So get out check book make reparations victim Put yourself victims place Would smile sweetly say Oh thats right Ive got lots money time soit really doesnt make difference Have gotten attention serious stuff want turn radio field GET THE CLIP use wait Make sure have clip antenna before turn radio try fly securing clip having antenna have no recourse guy does have turns transmitter above article printed Central Carolina RIC Modelers Newsletter Food thought DISTRICT P/ EVENTS District IV Mini Meeting scheduled May 2nd 3rd 4th Delaware R/C Clubs field has Canceled due mix up commum cations between myself Delaware RJC Club realize event restricted JMAA members IMAA type aircraft means IMAA members IMAA type aircraft per mitted participate Therefore does make sense hold AMA Meeting does include AMA members Joe Asher president Delaware RC Club will arrange antoher date time place hold Delaware AMA District IV meeting Only District Meeting portion event being can celed Fly will held scheduled Doug Jessie good CID know will have fun MARC SHOW TIMONIUM MD Mid Atlantic Radio Contml hobby show will held Saturday & Sunday June 7th & 8th Timonium Fairgrounds Exhibition hall Timonium Md leading manu facturers will will large AMA boothavailable ques tions ideas suggestions other AMA information will static displays demos swap shop show sponsored MARCED INC Contact Ron Stahl information 4521 Beilvieu Ave Baltimore Md Tel-410-664-2712 LEADER CLUB AWARD Congratulations Middle Atlantic Radio Kontrol Society qualifying AMA Gold Leader Club Award awards will shipped direct AMA listed club contact person Once again congratulations achievement AVP BOB BABURA RIC after school program rolling right along ALL NINETEEN STUDENTS HAVE JOINED AMA time appears magazine will have conducted test flights aircraft well underway flight training portion program wish thank following manufacturers/suppliers donations program Aerotrend Balsa USA Dave Brown Products Dougs Hobbies Estes Ind Excel Hobby Blade Corp Futaba Corp Harry Higley & Sons mc Model Airplane News Mud Duck Aviation Tower Hobbies Hobby Center RCMBis conducting Old Timer Contests June 28th & Aug 23rd rain dates being following days 1997 TOC Maryland flight demo-fly hosted SWAP Club Baltimore June 21st & 22nd field Baltimore Highlands Md Flyers being mailed clubs Dist IV AVP DICK SMITH Harnsonburg Valley R/C club has number activities planned perhaps largest being annual big bird fly-in scheduled June 28th & 29th Last year world class flyer Dave Patrick attended special guest flying demos speaking evening dinner Dave expected return years event should make another enjoyable affair Charlottesville Rivanna Club has named annual IMAA fly-in Howard Crispin Memorial Fly-in memory Howard Crispin charter member ofthe club long time AMA District IV VP nice touch years event will held Aug 8th & 9th Expoland R/C Club newer clubs has active training program R/C newcomers program headed Joe Hodges along others has given much time helping others fly Before new flyers eam wings program requires among other things flyer successfully perform three take offs landings during same flight engine shut down know program has success see 10 & 11 year olds soloing after just short time later observed performing acrobatic maneuvers Yes R/C alive well club GONE FLYING Model Aviation Ft 11 [e au t — Florida Georgia / Puerto Rico ,,jlinalTennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 205 322-3002 FAX 205 252-2654 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chldgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 WllheImlna Chlhaaz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxoille TN 37517 John G Cooper 4755 Cloister Cove Memphis TN 35115 James H Edwards 500 Mimosa Dr New Jbany MS 35652 William T Haywood 4 Robin Cirde Foley AL 35535 Karl Nensal 353 erianecod #42 MerIdian MS 39305 Louiae boo 256 Huotridge Way Winterspengs FL 32705 Richard Jackson 2115 Thorolee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris JoIner 95 Len Rd 235 Phenio City AL 35567 Dr John MartIn 2150 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom MorrIs 327 Pueblo Pass Ansistos AL 36206 Unda OHeam 3515 Maze Ln Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach FL32405 George Peetwian 3644 Lake Smyma GA 30052 Frank Tiarro 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Omen 3604 N Riser Rd Gainesville GA 30566 Lee Webster 1000 Sycarnom Manchester TN 37355 Joseph MicalizzI HC 566 Box 10397 Faiarrto Puerto Rico 00735 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fialds 193W Strickland Rd. Intelachen FL 32145 Phone 904 654-2517 As elected representative AMA pledge keep informed District activities andsoforth Two areas catching rapidly radio controlled helicopters nonfly MODEL SHOW/SWAP MEETS report 2 helicopter flings 5 Swap Meets idea reporting introduce important persons actually promoting conducting directing affairs First lets go Crescent City Florida see Ernie Hubers Heli Fly-In Pictured above Ernie Mary Huber Look happy dont they.. Ernie purchased 80 acres land teaches others fly helicopter has just 8th annual heli Fly hosted some 51 registered entrants far away Minnesota New Jersey England Helicopter flying catching like mad Some flyers explained models can everything real ones possible invest much $4000 model above meet Wayne Jackson Chuck Wacker Contest Director Ernie Huber again Now want take Helena Alabama week later Birmingham Helicopter Modelers Alabaster RC Club sponsored 3rd Annual CENTRAL ALA HELICOPTER FLY-IN officials told over 80 pilots registered 15 different states same flyers Ernie Hubers Fly-In also attended Alabaster RC Club fling Meet important officials promoted conducted Central Ala Heli Fly-In Shown above Gary Wright Contest Director David Harkey Alabaster Club President George Routon Ronnie Quarles None Contests Fly-Ins Fun-Flys Championships Indoor and/or Outdoor Meets Record Setting Expos anything would possible except dedication volunteer modelers unselfishly dedicate time efforts make possible Now want attach same respect dedication modelers promote sponsor conduct Non flying affairs catching like mad also Flyers like congegate get rid kits parts tools junk no longer want talk other etc same time looking some priceless item desperately need might seriously underpriced have 5 last few weeks want meet sponsors Foley Ala South Alabama RC Modelers conducted SWAP MEET AUCTION National Guard Armory above Club President Walt Szachara AMA Assoc VP Bill Haywood armory Pictured above Norm Frances Deputy Warner Robbins Ga conducting Southeastern Model Show Perry Agricenter Perry Georgia exchange meet sponsored Georgia Aircraft Modelers Assoc heralded Americas Largest Model Aircraft Exchange Meet dont know largest plenty big everybody staving ball Frances interupt paperwork pose Next go Fort Payne Ala 7th annual SWAP MEET & STATIC SHOW Dekalb RC Flyers sponsors Barry Strickland Sylvania charge Barry interupted duties minute pose snap above 1 could show him Gary Schoen Mentone Alabama Next go Greenville South Carolina gym 4th Presbyterian Church Blue Ridge RC Club holds its annual SWAP MEET above Club President Everette Smith Harold Littleton Event Director Fred Willard Club Treasurer Lastly go Huntsville Ala Rocket City RCers SWAP MEET Jaycees Bldg Pictured above Box Walls Contest Director RCRC SWAP Affair Bill Pendergraft also charge CC Wilson Gene Hunter people run fun show swap things Ret Col Reeves Lippincott writing Alaska has asked mention death friend Thomas Soderberg Tampa Fla us grieve friend Reeves ourselves fine District member less 1997 153 Illinois Indians Kentucky Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 80656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet syauer@clisdecnsiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kailend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 706 798-7242 Hal Parentl 1920 Bucldnghsm Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Baliard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 48733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Busseil 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1608 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 -3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 746-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginsvlle MO 64037- 1859 Eve 816 564-2481 District VI keeps up-to date e-mail list latest version sent out list month would like part list send name along club name number sysbauet@harpocnsiitedu LIBERTY IN fly-in Norris Field private grass full scale airstrip near Liberty held last October 35 models ranging 1/2 combat 1/3 scale Fifty pilots enjoyed day flying cookout everyone pitching great food crowd also treated full-scale aerobatics Pitts S-2B its smaller twin S-l S People traveling NATS welcome stop some flying Buds local hobby shop has directions Pictures information courtesy W Norris Next have G Vogele some entries Golden age Thompson Trophy Racing event Models must years 1929 through 1939 COX 049 reed valve engines required Pictures information L Matustik NGFIELD IL Club #2359 Knights Air R/C Club sponsoring two- day Electric oaly fly-in June 28 29 press release states Springfield offers large shopping area Childrens Zoo Illinois State Museum historical Abraham Lincoln attractions ample supply campgrounds hotels motels restaurants Plenty things keep entire family entertained minivacation weekend details contact Tim McDonough via e-mail tpm@inwnet DOWNERS GROVE IL Club #279 Woodland Aero Modelers will set up R/C Aero Model booth Downers Grove Heritage Fest clubs annual appearance fest promote public relations educate public about R/C aviation year fest will held Friday through Sunday June 27 29 Last years winner raffle part promoting club Jerry Dan Ryan Smigle raffle included completely-built trainer engine radio Also included 1-year club membership pre-flight training flight instruction Picture shows club members manning booth L R R Wurl D Bartley M Campos president E Zbylut Picture two shows winners raffle Pictures information sent F Fratto ST LOUIS MO Club #3237 SAM NX 211 held old time U-Control meet Buder Park St Louis Picture shows J Schifico G Vogele slow fly entries Models must SAM eligible 1942 earlier Note John left still flies Jim Walker U-Reely 154 Model Aviation site travels Any winters like past well have head south December GPS flying site locations would make easier us find good spot hide cold Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Tray 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 Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 8496 S 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 Springtime frozen northland city airport flooded couple model airports under water sandbag walls appearing everywhere calls volunteers help man/woman dikes appear TV winter snowfall heading south between its season Mall Shows have few pictures around District thing certain Mall Shows Exhibits/Trade Shows such Toledo others greatest places showcase sport make modelers feel good about hobby visiting public suddenly realizes just big important sport really youre talking about next years show summers open house flying field certain invite local government officials educators Fewer flying fields will lost decision-makers know just much mean locality measure clubs activity involvement Leader Club Program CONGRATULATIONS Green Bay Model Airplane Club Green Bay Wisc Ribcrackers Livonia Mich activities receiving gold Leader Club Award Leader Club Award nice Atta Boy/Girl recognition doing things other just boring holes air Take look new Charter pack see few items may need improve overall club operation earn Leader Club Award youre looking through charter pack may want fill out site location form mail Hdqtrs Most private pilots own GPS receiver have access can provide information need Once its collected can bundled booklet posted AMA 3 L4 j Pete Waters L Mark Warwashanna Joe Hass son couple youngsters Mark Willow Run Air Museum near Detroit Ml photo shows forth engine display July 1997 155 group youngsters watching RIC video Duluth MN mall show show featured several flight simulators several videos flying action couple servo-driven models show flight control operations Lots things kids to learn about model aviation Part model display Duluth MN mall show center fountain area surrounded floor level suspended displays different types airplane models River City RIO Club winners Mason City IA mall show 1 R Jack Kinsinger Mike Tekippe Dennis Kiemas show Coordinator Chris Boyden Paul Daniel P-51 Charity Fly Flying Electrons Club Menomonee Rice County R/O Club mall show Falls WI Paul flew P-51 low level Faribault MN lineup sports planes escort beautiful B-25 part across hall lineup pattern airshow Photo Dennis Van Lare competition planes Bob Delaney OS 46 powered Tom Wilk behind counter explaining Duelist Menomonee Falls WI engine collection visitors CharityFlyin Notethesafetyfenceinthe Duluth R/O Club mall show Duluth MN background Photo Dennis Van Lare urn] i1 t LWU inuuuu 1 tin k Arkansas Louisiana / New Mesino Oldatroma Texas 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 Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 FaIlon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234972241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 have put off mentioning several modelers have lost past two years fully intend cover another column soon must mention passing district Viiis true greatsNictor Stanzel left us suddenly April 5 1997 known Victor brother Joe over 50 years valued friendship highly lost Joe some years ago Vic steadfastly remained head Victor Stanzel Co continually hobby related business since 1930s know us ever Shark flew Monoline will feel part heritage has left us Vics passing sadness pure joy Let tell about bit skullduggery pulled off March First called Bud Tenny tell him Superior Service Award Jesse Shepherd What wanted Bud him arrange some sort meeting just before monthly indoor flying sessions meet ing would surprise Jesse award called Jesse told him same thing Only time Superior Service Award Bud Well took couple months everything gel mean time flyers frequent Bedford Boys Ranch gymnasium slipping around whispering Bud Jesse surprised Bud Jesse going awards sprung goodness sake dont let know about Im sure get picture setting up other As turned out several group got brunch meeting together nice restaurant met restaurant 1100 PM least 40 attendance area modelers came pay respect two fine gentlemen have given much themselves years point really goofed chose make Jesses award first Jesse stunned kept saying thought supposed guy intended think pretty well tipped Bud off what going still thrill make Buds award see didnt make Jesses award Jesse Shepherd Jr did feeling such award would mean much came son Jesse Shepherd started out early days ofthe NACA laboratory place nations finest modelers went during last years just before W W 11 Taibi Parmenter Blanchard Everett started younger set beginning what now known NASA Anyway Jesse came back Texas after war retired major aircraft company several years ago over 40 years Jesses life has teaching introducing modeling walks life too few Jesse Shepherds whole world would much richer first met Bud Tenny member great US Air Force model teams time Bud Gene Stiles developed neat little CLstunt ship flew really well top made best efforts look pretty trashy Along about 1960 Bud got really hooked indoor got involved awhile Still Bud continued serve AMA serving contest boards 196768 chairman boards about time Bud threw himself entirely behind indoor movement some years published main Indoor newsletter himself believe Today still have Bud serving few have chairtnan Indoor CB some 48 years know of continuous service knowledge first time district has said thank truly rich fine modelers District VIII have fine people urge take little time out busy day contribute making AMA better two men have done years must tell about rest day spent Bedford Boys Ranch gymnasium 5 glorious hours watching some indoor flying breath fresh air scribe Old friend Jim Clem once top CL Speed flyer doing almost 8 1/2 mm ministick towards end day Jesses granddaughter Megan set Jr record mini-stick! Dont know proud Dad Grandad day have great heritage AMA embrace phases modeling indiscriminately Frank Cummings black man National Champion before Jackie Robinson allowed play Dodgers some people allowed room hotel because religion some founders Polks Carl Goldberg Leon Shulman etc etc. modeler has right thing Just because yours costs money doesnt mean its important gives FUN 156 Model Aviation e Shepherd Jr reads Inscription Superior Service Award presents dad Jesse Shepherd Sr George Aldrich says Gotcha Jesse Two great Texans have given lifetime modeling well District VIII Bud Tenny Jesse Shepherd [left right] Aldrich enjoying l Aviation Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us knoW Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 765 288-4899 extension 223 Colorado / Kansas Nebraska / North Dakota / South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax701445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1618 Houston DrBismarck ND 58504 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles c/a Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 NEWS FROM COLORADO R/C pyion racing southern Colorado After some 10 years absence Quickie 500 Pylon Racing revived Pikes Peak RIC Club Pueblo R/C Club 1996 contest season total 8 races held April through October three Pueblo five Colorado Springs Since two cities 50 miles apart organizers felt could generate participation making joint effort Now season over have reviewed results pleased report race well-attended average 14 entries both southern northern Colorado tried keep rules simple entry fees minimal $4 gave certificate trophies top four places using cumulative-point system race consisted 16-heat matrix maximum four planes per heat Its rewarding experience see enthusiastic friendly competition races Volunteers willing help scoring judging fueling tech inspection spectators turned out cheer favorite racer did have few crashes usually saw new plane entered race since Quickies live up name require little building time Pilot feedback has 100% favor continuing Quickie 500 races 1997 plans already underway establish schedule Thanks Custom Hobbies providing fuel Colorado Hobby Products pylon poles Aero Lettering trophies special thanks Larry Osborn Dave Miller organizing races serving CDs Will Teach Fly Frits Jetten Have ever noticed small number young people hobby majority RC hobbyists older men Some started way back control line days others got radio control later after RC systems became readily available affordable Unlike last two generations kids nowadays just dont have fascination airplanes least thats what read somewhere During past couple months several younger people have come flying field have shown interest flying model airplanes havewith parents help Im sureinvested money time purchase assembly airplane model past few weekends pleasure helping couple kids about 14 years old really together showed much interest quick learners soon flew around doing some time helped driven RC cars flown computer simulator two conditions usually produce quicklearning student will youngsters keep coming back Sometimes parents dont share sons interest RC provide transportation field So believe up us keep interest up making training stay field fun interesting As clubs instructors have few other end trainer cord buddy box really makes feel good catches sticks hobby soon moving trainer higher-performance models dont show up after couple lessons always wonder what happened question something did didnt during training may have caused lose interest dont like cut student loose after first solo flight should teach students solo quickly possible get rid faster should make sure can fly safely feels comfortable flying solo under variety conditions crosswinds included As instructors have responsibility teach other necessary things take off fly land model airplanes should also teach about safety some aerodynamics about club rules bit physics field courtesy mechanics occasional team work consideration others things believe should part RC instructors flight training course advice just appointed club instructors either would better club members better pilots did better job instructing helping others So teaching others consider including following Discuss dangers hobby Make student aware injuries spinning prop can cause Ask him bystanders stay out prop arc explain propellers spinners occasionally come off Explain frequency control system purpose radio impound what consequences should cause someone else crash Show securely hold model pits during engine start up safely carry model runway Make aware safety courtesy rules no flying behind pilot stations no taxing pits communicate other pilots around runway 'on runway landing taking off deadstick Azalea City Aviator Frits Jetten Editor The remaining portion article will appear next month 4July 1997 157 Arizona California Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom httpiWwwama-1 Ocom/ama Glenn Caner Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 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 ISee last months column tor additional AVPs Coordinators Associate Vice Presidents District X prepares host 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition slated held near San Jose California San Francisco South Bay area August 30 through September 7 Clubs around District have offered host several flyin breakfasts help promote event provide opportunity District X members discuss AMA issues learn about Expo Breakfasts have already held Phoenix Tucson San Fernando Valley Additional fly-ins scheduled San Diego LA / Orange County Sacramento North South Bay areas District also working events Nevada Utah Fly-in Breakfast sponsored District X cooperation host club Participants treated delicious allyou-can-eat breakfast pancakes eggs bacon sausage juice milk coffee Members District staff club officers serve hosts District X modelers families enjoy modestly priced breakfast great day flying breakfasts priced near break proceeds day put forward offset Districts costs hosting Expo Volunteers Needed. District also looking volunteers interested lending hand during nine-day event great need administrative help well workers various events interested helping out years Expo please contact AVP Don Goeschl 805940-6066 can also reached via e-mail amaexpo@aolcom US mail 513 West Ave 1-13 Lancaster California 93534 interested information about Expo individual events information can also obtained Don club interested hosting Fly-in Breakfasts have yet scheduled can contacting Mr Rex Powell Rex can reached 6024880151 mail 6955 E Mighty Saguaro Way Scottsdale Arizona 85262 Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn Model Aviation Bieber San Fernando ValleyThe California United Free Flighters RC Flyers took task organizingannual banquet held Sunday March Expo breakfast held Sepulveda16 Honored years get together Basin Ricc did fantastic job largewas Nathan Day CUFFMACs 1996 portion food items donated byJunior Top Points Champion award local sponsors added thewas presented Bill Kuykendall 1997 success eventPresident Daniel Heinrich Mr Ralph Prey presided over afternoon affair year CUFFMAC members treated extremely interesting presentation Thermal Dynamics keynote speaker F3B World Champion Joe Wurtz Members Cholla Choppers Model Airplane Club presented AMAs Award Achievement 1997 Vintage Stunt Classic annual banquet Tucson Arizona March 22 award recognition Cholla Coppers 50th year AMA chartered club hand receive award Cholla Chopper members Robin Sizemore L Louis Wolgast Lou Crane Randy Cuberly Above. Rex Powell President International Scale Soaring Association serves up hot cup coffee Arizona Model Aviators club president Jim Luby wife Mary man griddle Expo Fly-in Mesa AZ Jan 22 Below. TIMPA board member Lynn Geuder cooks eggs order Tucson Mar15 have attended Vintage Stunt Classic over years very familiar effervescence young lady Michele Keville daughter event coordinators Mike Jo Ann Keville Having helped nearly nine VSCs Michele honored year event participants plaque recognition thanks Mounted plague models Navys Blue Angels Michele will joining Navy Summer plans aircraft mechanic Good luck Michele thanks helping make VSC truly memorable event Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jeny llolcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave. Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincolt 1201 Farrow Cirde Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Ktamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Ullooet Ct. LaCanner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE. Bellevue WA 98007 unsung berm among put modeling events people scut work pitch tents move loads mow grass fix food sell keep records judge events anything else necessary just keep whole thing working just lost such person Floyd Grove Jr wrote about March 21 1997 R/C community lost Grand Dame Known Addie Crow just plain Addie lady friend knew very gracious host never went up Crows RV being asked day wanted cup coffee Addie never knew stranger will missed RIC lovers world wide wife Leon Duke Crow 44 years Addie perpetual figure almost R/C event west coast during marriage left behind will have hard time finding someone replace good humor straight forward outlook honest helpful advice course great coffee us Duke Family mourn loss send best wishes goes much greater Fly shall ever see NW Scalemasters qualifier takes place June 20-22 Farragut State Park north Coeur dAlene o Maybe scenic places world fly aircraft certainly place whole family enjoy vacation place compete exchange experiences like minded modelers Usually weather cooperates can rain spring northern Idaho bring protection both sun rain big Dist XI electric meet takes place Boeing Hawks field Space Center Kent WA June 28- 29 beginning weve seen innovation electric power developed corner country high anxiety kind event just old new friends trying out latest exchanging much information history repeats will Fun Fly hosted July Boeing Eagles field near Everett Last summer held well attended enjoyed event hope will try again event Cohn Payne sent picture Richard Farmer Pilots Choice Award winning Ultimate Biplane Early July its Pinehollow 97 time Over July 12-13 weekend very nice resort high east slope Mt Hood Portland Shy Knights will host annual NW R/C Seaplane Champs Enjoy flying camping swimming conununing fellow modelers premier event Contact Jerry Holcomb 360-892-7732 evenings land planes what fly 12th July visit South Lane RIC Modelers will host 2nd Annual Fertile Turtle R/C Air Show Fly field near Creswell OR plan swap shop static display along flying Contact Timm Wagner 78623 Rat Crk Rd Cottage Grove OR 97424 us think about what might keep us earning Season patch think bitter cold deep snow terrible winds Seldom rain factor last year NW has soggy say least Down Eugene Morrie Gilbert chance Prop Spinner able get 3rd patch flu over 77 inches rain winter kept him word group will try best weather next winter control line club may have go floats succeed According Tad Crusty Russell Editor SRAC NE Plane Talk SRAC has produced prospective member package introduce new possible members club Other clubs have may just heard about tad too late newcomers issue Graham Hicks asked remind scale enthusiasts 7th annual Grande Ronde Bush Pilots Scale Contest Courtright Field south La Grande will take place 16-17 August Expert Sportsman Team Fun Scale will events along famous Sat Night Steak Feed Contact Graham 54 1-9633953 900 Main La Grande OR 97850 Bush Pilots announce RIC Swap Meet Spaghetti Dinner Friday Aug 15th held basement 1st Presbyterian Church La Grande 4 9pm dinner 5 7pm Call Ron Tincher 541-963-3807 Puyallup ory Mount Rainier R/C Soeiety did usual excellent job bringing modelers other folks up top-notch show Seventeen shows later Bob Pfeiffers idea carried Bob Ford group dedicated club members has matured show best anywhere An amazing amount work necessary order just get organized let alone have happen smoothly does Now could just get Bob smile time time its wise note ageing population Too often late Ive found myself writing about long time friend has gone West gently euphemism has time its good news Since weather Febreary nice Frank Hirleman both Prez Western Oregon Flying Aces Squadron Editor Propwash WOFAS newsletter decided go walk good idea After short experienced some chest pain After returning home self diagnosed angina decided put off doing anything about bad idea until next shot 4 days later came ambulance trips 3 hospitals After angioplasty rooter personal scale Frank doing fine Getting exercise watching diet Frank thinks should keep experience mind especially understand should have pains chest upper arms get yourself medical provider right later Let tell its just gastritis Big quicker get help better chanceof building flying next plane Brent Watkins NE Editor Frozen Tales made 8 flights electric Midnight Sun R/C Clubs Jan 1 fun fly Thats especially notable realize temperature Fairbanks -42 degrees during event No mention wind chill some Polar Bear Event summer its wanner club will hold IiMAC event part WaternWheels event held July 4 5and6 1997 159
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/07
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Inside View Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Gary Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memoijal Dr Muncie IN 47302 museum Some 50 years ago retired assistant manager Tulsa grocery store used penny create endowment museum bearing name Ferd Threstle sole mission museum mandated Ferds will make name famous Dutiful administrators Ferds museum face daunting task creating meaningful exhibits programming fulfills museums mission have refined task art international calligraphy competitions based beautiful inventive playful ways writing Ferd Threstles name lapidary competitions based writing Ferds name head pins other small objects installation art competitions billboards gardens buildings around Tulsa incorporate Ferds name innovative amusing ways operate yearly budget about $16 million have endowment $500 million city Tulsa state museum association some Threstle family members challenging bequest order court saying current prospective value endowment grotesquely disproportionate what necessary carry out museums mandate museum docs make requisite contribution advancement society ought hallmark museum Famous Ferd Threstle Museums existence wealth invites us question assumptions about definition museum So exactly what thing called museum Answering question requires examining evolution museums society museums popular public institutions before Civil War Wealthy patrons arts antiquities created rooms homes display collections Museums associated private showcases hobbies rich growth great cities after Civil War dedicated museum buildings appeared multitudes Following 1893 Worlds Columbian Exposition Chicago cities erected ornate city halls imposing train stations monumental museum buildings part City Beautiful movement concept museum transformed private showcase civic showcase focal point public pride As museums grew number obvious needed professionally trained workers realize potential centers community service educational resources Gallery talks school group tours loans objects other institutions museum publications public relations new roles museums professionalization museum work began establishment American Association Museums 1906 offices Smithsonian creation museum training programs Harvard invention automobile brought about change museums passage Federal Highway Act 1921 prompted development national highway system created new breed Americans tourist Touring Americans drove endlessly searching lost past found museums Tourism created industry people realized museums meant business astounding success 1925 opening Deutches Museum Munich Germany also profoundly changed concept museum country new institution calling itself museum displaying art anything historic Its halls filled interactive hands-on activities working models live demonstrations American industrialists museum professionals loved adopted idea set out building spree museum industrys newly defined role demonstrate Americas technological triumphs industrial might Museums meant really big business now came crash almost society suffered ways during Depression museums survived because New Deal first time federal government joined American museums preserve nations heritage provide cultural educational stimulus people Historic Sites Act 1925 strengthened nostalgic decorative arts movement seemed sweeping country Government historical activity public historical interest thus meshed very time America needed boost its economy national spirit As New Deal rushed flood projects launched involving museums history almost phased out Depression waned However widespread success cooperative efforts between museums federal government forever ealarged enriched concept museum enhanced importance museums civilization just time civilization treasures its museums being faced possibility inevitable destruction through world war totalitarianism idea museum now become synonymous tax-supported institutions run trained professionals need broad base public support ensure funding forced museums concentrate creative educational public programming during war years drive survive its consequences because museums became competitive players educational-recreational marketplace retailers adopting modern sales methods promotional stunts publicity campaigns As result museum attendance exploded time Bicentennial rush enlarge old institutions build new ones reached amazing speed responding demands society museums transforming image institution run elite multidisciplinary community centers providing unique kind learning Indeed major justifications existence museums focused museums role providing leaming experience could duplicated anywhere else especially classroom museums cannot things people essential carefully define primary role museum execute faithfully can museum needs live up richest definition word National Model Aviation Museum seeks make requisite contribution advancement society ought hallmark museum much collection Conunued page 147 144 Model Aviation 4 Winter over calendar says daylight savings time will allow us sneak out evening flying session couple times week dont know about am ready small problem however temperature home just 15 yes fifteen degrees Admittedly have managed sneak off Florida about 10 days seems everyone knows winter over except Mother Nature Lots happening around lately SFA lawsuit finally over can really say about judgement contained official published statement Please dont bug VP tell dirt say official release could jeoprodize AMA eyes court mail bag has full around lately majority letters being people some problem something AMA doing Its amazing letters result someone understanding something consequently drawing wrong conclusion example letter received member dont have letter dont have members name concemed club having hard time coming up officers rules say officers must Open members club mostly Senior Citizens makes good point literal reading rules look membership cards would lead conclusion actuality Senior Citizen members really Open members pay reduced rate look Bylaws will find Senior Citizen class membership Open members purposes except dues An example Senior Citizen can Contest Director Leader Member though both designations require Open member Another similar misunderstanding guy raked over coals over requirement club spend lot money buy GPS measure Latitude/Longitude club field order re-Charter club also objected amount paperwork involved charter process havent fill out charter club paperwork awful long time dont doubt like paperwork has escalated agree idea instead listing names etc mem bers simply AMA numbers should suf fice Ill talk HQs about see can Back Latitude/Longitude problem paperwork apparently pushed GPS system easiest way obtain Lat/Long hard some concluded acceptable method deter mining field position SUCH IS NOT THE CASE HQs does care determine Latitude/Longitude field done reasonably accurately methods available get infor mation could easy calling what ever agency records deeds asking asking County Engineering Dept Another way would get aviation sectional chart neednt new chart locate field Any way can determine right AMA reason need information protect flying site Principally can use determine distance between flying site another club applying charter have number cases have chartered new clubs flying fields too close exist ing chartered clubs flying fields Without reliable way avoid problem often find ourselves trying resolve after fact much difficult task Pylon Racing specifically Quarter 40 has faced some controversy lately result some misinformation lead some people believe poised step mandate rules dont know came false dont have authority case What happened got number calls letters both sides controversy whereupon called chainnan Pylon Contest Board discuss problem After leaming could about problem told him Contest Board Chairman Id adopt particular compromise didnt exactly jump up down suggestion either favor against rather took it intended SUGGESTION know Wayne Yeager quite well can assure type intimidated least call AMA President took suggestion just suggestion others seem think will mandate something wont have no inclination have no authority short its Contest Boards problem dont envy tricky issue Its funny sometimes subject leads realize similar problem exists another area thinking about Senior Citizen vs Open memberships officers clubs suddenly realized todays rules would make impossible charter junior club like described involved kid last months column Hrnrnnn guess need some work area Speaking about kids check out ads AMAJEAA Aeromodelling Academy July have great expectations program idea club might sponsor kid program wasnt total sponsorship could make possible some kid might otherwise able attend Think about utive Council Meeting Highlights Motions made April 19 1997 Executive Council meeting MOTION moved G Aldrich VIII seconded B Brown III approve F3A World Championships Pensacola Florida 1999 Motion passed unanimously LX absent MOTION II moved B Brown III seconded J McNeill V loan $6000 Lakeland Aeromodelers per conditions described account 7009075 Motion passed 11 yes -2 no IVNAA MOTION III moved C Foreman IV seconded C Bauer VI mail out Lender Member Questionnaire submitted present Leader Members results questionnaire tamed over committee review Motion passed 12 yes 1 no XI MOTION IV moved C Foreman IV seconded E McCollough Xl approve AMA DISTANCE EDUCATION PROJECTS 1 Delta Dart Training Video 2 Electronic Field Trip Motion passed unanimously MOTION V moved W De Cou II seconded C Foreman IV establish fund $100000 new product review Motion passed unanimously MOTION VI moved E McCollough XI seconded R Hanson X allocate legal expenses AMA Club # 535 Salem R/C Pilots Association amount $116174 allocate legal expenses AMA club # 943 Bamstormers R/C Club Inc amount $52074 Motion passed unanimously MOTION VII moved B Brown III seconded G Aldrich VIII allow Renew 2 paids within time frame November 15 1996 allowed $300 credit toward 1998 membership Motion passed unanimously MOTION VIII moved B Brown III seconded R Miller IX modify presented Nationals Standing Rules determine method naming National Champions Motion passed unanimously XI absent July1997 145 m ~4 lb LIU1 Uit IeldU Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Femwood Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 1996 audit report has issued accounting firm Brady Ware Schoenfeld Inc Certified Public Accountants Over next few months shall present various statements report realize will little bit boring some will least give chance look what AMA consists paper audit report first statement presented Statement Financial Position Since Statements Financial Position appear following page years ended December 31 1996 1995 statement financial position snapshot business certain moment time technically changes very next tick clock assets side financial position presents classified fonn assets Academy Model Aeronautics December 31 1996 compared same classifications assets year ended December 31 1995 can munediately see knowing what last year knowing what have year adds great deal understanding Let us begin looking headings left hand side page beginning Current Assets Current Assets Current assets items expect convert cash within next twelve months will attempt conunent very briefly line items below Current Assets Cash cash equivalents funds AMA has bank Receivables amounts due Model Aviation advertisements Inventory cost merchandise museum store supply service catalog receive Prepaid insurance consists workmans compensation comprehensive general liability group insurance professional liability auto fire insurance along other coverages appropriate protect property Prepaid membership costs represents costs forms mailing etc necessary send membership application form costs paid AMA sent out packet catalogs special information decals forms sign up current year costs will applied expenses year 1997 because income collected mailing will 1997 income Prepaid expenses consists NATS 1997 expenses have paid 1996 will used until 1997 major expense item represents payments articles Model Aviation Magazine have run yet scheduled future publication Prepaid taxes balance have left federal government consisting carryover refund 1995 year plus estimated taxes paid 1996 deducting tax unrelated business income primarily sale Model Aviation advertising Investments represents money AMA has hand backup potential liability self-insured portion insurance membership also includes money being held construction Headquarters building Muncie Property Equipment represents cost expenditures various items categorized underneath caption straight forward believe require further comment have questions about will happy assist answer Other Assets Mortgage note receivable note receivable obtained AMA sold Reston property AMA collecting $1879 month principal interest Life memberships receivable represents amounts will collect during current year people have already pledged become life members AMA making payments installment basis right hand side page see words Liabilities Net Assets Let us examine headings beginning Current Liabilities Current Liabilities Various items listed under category Basically items expenditures will occur within next twelve months Accounts payable represents what AMA owes local trade payables items AMA purchased during past few months Current maturity mortgage payable capital lease obligations represents payments AMA will make next twelve months mortgage property Muncie two leases equipment AMA using headquarters building Accrued expenses made up property tax due vacation pay sales taxed payable Competition funds escrow represents amount holding various competitive groups fly FAI competition during coming year Deferred membership revenue represents collections members dues have paid date will used 1997 year Deferred Membership Revenue item represents moaies have paid members took advantage renewal two years discounted rate money will used 1998 budget Long-Term Liabilities Mortgage payable obligations under capital lease represent balances mortgage capital lease obligations AMA owes will pay 1998 years following current portion will paid 1997 included Current maturities mortgage payable current lease obligations Current Liabilities section above Net Assets unrestricted net assets broken down two categories amount new worth AMA Temporarily restricted net assets represents money being held expended specific items described under category also represent part net worth Total net assets net worth AMA $6699686 amount difference between total assets $11734553 total liabilities $5034867 resulting total net assets $6699686 gives overview Statements Financial Position AMA December31 1996 Acopyofthe financial statements may obtained sending $500 Vicki Barkdull AMA Headquarters sure request latest audited financial statements Until later Model Aviation emy Model Aeronautics Inc Statements Financial Position December 31 1996 1995 ASSETS 19961995 LIABILITES AND NET ASSETS 19961995 CURRENT ASSETS Cash & cash equivalents Receivables Inventory -at cost Prepaid insurance Prepaid membership costs Prepaid expenses Prepaid taxes Total Current Assets IN VESTMENTS PROPERTY & EQUIPMENT Land & improvements Building & improvements Computers & software Museum contents & library Furniture & equipment Vehicles Total Cost Less accumulated depreciation OTHER ASSETS Mortgage note receivable Life memberships receivable MUSEUM COLLECTION $ 2579332 169298 159828 142983 188646 20439 1575 3262101 $ 1943808 147771 120152 139030 269935 26235 14953 2661884 25143782362178 27 t3496 2409635 916615 175873 718183 98942 7032744 1346510 5686234 249840 22000 27 1840 2809263 3473602 675139 133500 687720 98942 7878166 1387041 6491125 23895 23895 $ 11734553$ 11539082 CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable Current maturities mortgage payable & capital lease obligations Accrued expenses Competition funds escrow Deferred membership revenue Total Current Liablities DEFERRED MEMBERSHIP REVENUE LONG-TERM LIABILITIES Mortgage payable -net current maturities Obligation under capital lease -net current maturities Security deposit Total Liablities NET ASSETS Unrestricted net assets Unrestricted net assets available operations Designated Executive Council contingencies Temporary restricted net assets Site development Scholarships & awards Other programs Total Net Assets $87014$172849 7820079200 41860103602 4999248007 37538293573377 40108853977035 182397 793242 48343 841585 5034867 168387 845051 75543 10000 930594 5076016 26057572307791 39400003940000 65457576247791 48069134906 4330541097 62555 153929 6699686 $ 11734553 39272 215275 6463066 $ 11539082 MuseumlPrater Continued page 144 model airplanes aviation museum integrating educational scientific programming along policies conservation exhibition worthy everyones support No matter famous Famous Ferd Threstle Museum can make name thats something theyll never able say es Legacy John Worth Biographers Needed AMA History Program process recording biographies people helped create wonderful world aeromodeling exists today might think would relatively simple project notsimply because huge number people involved Dont assume because someone famous already have biography him have about hundred bios present hundreds needed related problem need biography no longer us have depend friends relatives provide information about Doing after gone lot difficult no longer available recall confirm details lives still us aging ill otherwise unable help much kinds problems present getting some heroes write talk about themselves often choresome incredibly shy reluctant take credit what have contributed accomplished often takes someone other person want write about gather information make available archives thats necessarily bad situation us would rather write talk about someone other ourselves have favorite person youd like tell about wed like helpand can credited effort too want give biographers byline material contribute way name can associated person youre interested inwere looking ghost writers Wed like biographies include personal views insights writeups simply cold listing facts Its particularly important think show human side choosing remember procedure getting involved fairly simple AMA Historian Norm Rosenstock has forms Biographical Information Guidelines forms suggest questions answered provide hints about tell story someone want describe effect fill information answer questions and/or document information key part information desired involves pinning down names dates places What helps accurate possible record complete correct Continued page 148 July1997 147 OPEN INVITATION TO ALL AMA MEMBERS TO ATTEND HOMECOMING97 would like take opportunity month inform two very significant events will take place year will occur right International Aeromodeling Center June 6 7 8 other July 12-17 EAA facility Oshkosh Wisconsin Homecoming back after year lay off Due member input Executive Council determined Homecoming should again occur 1997 version will better ever Plans provide three days unhindered flying members wish attend Free flight control line radio control activities will taking place simultaneously separate venues real purpose event make International Aeromodeling Center available membership just come enjoy fly renew old friendrships enjoy facility rapidly becoming focal point aeromodeling country big difference between Homecoming 97 previous Homecomings year event will run conjunction brand new event AMA MODEL HOBBY EXPO Model Hobby Expo will opening AMAs doors general public provide opportunity discover hobbies otherwise may have never known existed Manufacturers distributors supporting endeavor activities offered will include build fly model aircraft rockets intro control line flights buddy-box radio control flights Young Eagles flights radio control car boat experiences will also hot air balloon demonstrations food concessions other family-oriented activities Please plan packing up family visiting International Aeromodeling Center June 6 7 8 1997 part Homecoming 97 second event would like make aware AMA/EAA AEROMODELING ACADEMY will whole new venture AMA EAA purpose introduce youth ages 14-17 building flying model aircraft five-day camp will held EAA facility Oshkosh Wisconsin July 12-17 1997 students will emersed model aviation building trimming flying simple hand-launched gliders building flying complete four-channel radio control aircraft will seminars selecting proper woods tools glues specific building projects use resources Along modeling activities students will given guided tours EAA museum Pioneer Field Young Eagles flights Some major supporters Academy date Sig Manufacturing Company Futaba Corporation America K&B Manufacturing just name three event example AMAs EAAs teamwork effort share experience model aviation young people show benefits aviation positive impact could have lives believe results such event will development programs can passed onto clubs used local level accomplishing same goals aware need allow youngsters get involved type effort could lay foundation ongoing efforts area strongly recommend clubs monitor progress AMA/EAA Aeromodeling Academy have questions contact Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters Volunteer Program need help As association volunteers serve backbone organization Help needed areas museum store front counter clerical computer docents research special events AMA trying develop pool members non members willing assist love airplanes love mix mingle people will thrive social interaction volunteering museum store during AMA special events interested application located web site request calling AMA HQ speaking Volunteer Coordinator es/Worth Continued page 147 Contact Norm 124 Granada St Royal Palm Beach FL 33411 Tel 407 798-5154 Fax 407 753-6661 Important famous modelers AMA Hall Fame other halls fame NFFS SAM yR/CS etc Thats no guarantee have adequate biographies themwe may have some basics enough good biography Along similar lines note got voted hall fame nominated yet electedwe need info too people nominated national recognition nominations often skimpy simply say something like Everybody knows Joe Blow achievements obvious Well often theyre obvious often theres misinformation myth involved information want history books wed like complimentary factual probably will surprised famous names have biographies thats reaction feel can help fill some blanks cant complete biography contact Norm Rosenstock ask Biography forms help tell what know can find out about list right scratches surface needed biographiesmany sought Some listed former AMA presidentsincluding number Willis Brown Model Aviation ecticut / 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 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 PYLON RACING PYLON 105 two sites world dedicated R/C pylon racing Phoenix Arizona other District Bridgewater MA Credit development unique extraordinary concept idea reality belongs own District VP Don Krafft fellow pattern flyer Dave Eisner racing enthusiasts Don McStay Tom Rebenklau Together modeled Race dedicated site after Pattern dedicated site Don Dave developed nearby Halifax two clubs chartered separately Privateers Pattern P105 Racing combined under charter RCCF R/C Competition Flyers intent both clubs encourage interested either Pattern Racing competition develop talents under ideal conditions possible building P105 started fall 1994 real work plowing harrowing grading seeding finally took place July 1995 just time drought 95 looked like accomplished create dust bowl middle 18000 acres wetlands rains came September everyones surprise seed sprouted lot TLC grass has growing getting better ever since fact expecting third year development produce best grass field R/C east great share credit progress must given NEPRO Northeast Pylon Racing Organization NEPRO literally paid rent two years 4 acres cross wind runways located nearly 20 acres leasing middle 18000 acres farm land Youre right means no obstructions no neighbors near enough bothered noise fact area large open full scale aerobatic aircraft Plymouth use site practice competitions Almost good day treated air show also very grateful racers non-racers helped fund work needed done make field suitable small wheel racing planes might never have gotten started wasnt help sport flyers Zamoor Bajwa Steve Tardanico provided bulldozing get project started Patteru competitor Gary Garibian gave us much needed financial shot arm keep thing moving forward came bunch dedicated racers racing supporters realized doing Mike Masi finished 4th last year Formula-One NMPRA National Invitation Championships Arnie Wile always ready help whatever promotes R/C himself top racing contender Lloyd Burnham always beat northeast past President NMPRA National Racing Organization well several times President NEPRO Dave Doyle past President NEPRO well Secretary/Treasurer NMPRA last several years Al Waldron Mr #3 Pylon Dave Fogg Mr #2 Pylon Glen Boivan Toms racing partner Clarence Lee world renowned master model aircraft engine technology head list substantial early contributors wonderful supporters R/C racing joined contributors Frank DiFrancesco Joan Learned Bob Davis Joe Bednarz George DeNault Fran Mitchell takes lot work money what has done made possible deserve tremendous credit understanding everything done help modeling anywhere helps modeling everywhere P105 now fully ready take another season competition aggressively looking limited number members either want participate racing racer racing official willing whatever can support purpose site P105s present members eager work would-be racers 4 pre-set race courses will teach fly long willing share supporting unique dedicated effort develop racing area New England information contact Tom Rebenklau 508-697-0672 Don McStay 508- 528-4043 Submitted Don McStay INDOOR FLYING fellows fly indoor Boston area faced problem having trouble finding keeping flying site have flown College Andover about 18 years have flown Shriners Facility College Haverhill problem facilities charging $200-300 per day pretty expensive few hours flying know facility could used please contact will forward info people involved SON VT FLY-IN will fly-rn Johnson Vt sod farm June 14 15 should enjoyable weekend possible make plans attend information call Jim Halls 802 635-2288 July 1997 149 number 1 pylon Pylon 105 field during race Don McStay pilot Dave Doyle caller racing Pylon 105 Mike Masi beautiful QM-40 racer New Jersey/ New Yorkf 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 Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightolowe NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFOENT CMR 480 BOX 585 APO AE 09703 Vince Juliane 1 e Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 Ray Juschkus 59 Lisiogolon Street St James NY 11780 James M LewIs P061 Ogdeebarg NY 13668-0081 Dave Mathewson Boo 613 Camillas NY 13031 Bill Miller PO Boo 335 PSocelon Jonclion NJ 08550 Tow Murray 31 voorkees Drive Basking Ridge NJ 57920 Bill Poythress 3 Hemlock Overt Sasgerties NY 12477 Adaw SaltIer 41 Perry Anense Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenuire 101 Smithtield Dr Endicoo NY 13780-4309 Frequency CoordInator Ion Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phocoio NY 13135-9007 315 695-2448 Terry Terrenoire Rejoins District Team retirement George Buso Southern Tier New York left resident AVP After short meeting Toledo Teny Terrenoire agreed assume post Terry has past experience AVP able administrator will add insightful interesting writing style column occasion providing members area handy channel HQ Terry wife live Endicott NY has building models since 8 has RC experience dating back 1970 Hes logged over 206 aircraft built 3000 flights still manages mow lawn.Welcome aboard Terry following notes come AVP representing US Servicemen Europe am Roy Brown District II AVP Europe have AMA member 35 years left fine AMA club Houston Texas 1989 ended up Netherlands live Limburg Province Holland means have Germany five minutes direction Belgium five minutes other direction What great place modeling am enclosing picture AMA member Mike Youngling Focke Wolf Spitfire taken August 25th Echt Flying Clubs 25th anniversary fly-in Mike lives Germany USAF member stationed AWACS Geilenkirchen belongs flies Echt club Netherlands Another picture Echt fly officers club ModelVliegclub LVC Limbricht-Sittard Guppies Guppies originated plans German Model Magazine first being smaller Guppy powered Webra 40 other three growing powered Zenoah 23s Zenoah 38 Echt clubs name De Vliegende Hollander translates Flying Dutchmen last shows season late September sponsored Broken Wings Club Willebroek Belgium between Brussels Antwerpen couple pictures show picture C- 1 30s just before flight slot fly time C 130s styrofoam construction Speed 400 powered produced flown Neiderwert Club Holland picture Feisler Stork goes joke some Belgian owns big motor cycle reported police someone took motor big does fly realistically smooth great show excellent aircraft flying weather past flying season summer 1997 shaping up Dortmund retail model show 7-12 April Messa will April 11th UK Old Warden shows Spring Modeling 19-20 April Small Models Weekend 24-25 May Scale Models 7-8 June Silent Flight 26-27 July Vintage 9-10 August Festival Flight 13-14 Sept Autumn Gala 18-19 Oct humble feeling flier needs go Old Warden stumbled Four Stroke weekend few years ago give highest marks will 24-25 May flying couple Randy Randophs designs Belgium Pampa Modelfighters sponsoring Big Scale Meet 12-13 July field out Helchtem Belgium Air Force air ground range great bunch will outstanding international show Bauffe Club flies adjacent Chievers Air Base SHAPE sponsoring jet turbine show 28-29 June show will Chievers Air Base German flugtags numerous encourage go find areas plan being Wasserkuppe 4-6 Sept sponsored Antike Flyers Germany see old guy yellow wing Hobie Hawk thats MECA collecto Oberwagen bei Bern Switzerland 7-8 June can help add additional information please write call email am CompuServe 1005323633 am out pocket July August available email question always asked What does AMA answer us Europe AAFES privileges AMA actively working get fuel back AAFES system need say thanks Wes Joyce Hager Steve Kaulf Randy Randolph efforts Let hear As indicated last month Ive come across few Can top items travels around district few interesting facts youve got some same pass along inclusion column Weve got husband-wife Leader Member team have counted very quickly over 125 completed RC aircraft home ships range size 1/2A quarter scale 125 does include control line models saw hanging around nor does include boxes yet-to-be-built models packed various nooks crannies Weve got Leader Member affiliated 10 different chartered clubs Weve got club 17 Leader Members its ranks Weve got fifth sixthdepending countlargest club country district Whos got some other mind numbing tidbits? * 150 Model Aviation ciale VIce Presidents Officers LVC Limbricht-Sitter Club Guppies Echt fly-in 0-130 Squadron Neider Wert Club Broken-Wings fly-in fly time styrofoam construction Speed 400s AMA member MIKe youngiing witn nis Focke Wolf & Spitfire Echt Club 25th anniversary fly-in Almost 112 scale Fesseller Stork Broken Wings Belgium fly-in U] II 11 [ UHIE 1 tU Ohia Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 610 797-6597 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 Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbroak Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Air Force Museum often forget greatest collections full scale aviation Dayton Ohio Air Force Museum Muncie summer sure include Air Force Museum takes couple hours get past winter Dick Greenburg Toledo Weak Signal club member organized bus trip club Flying Tigers tour outstanding facility Commander Flying Tigers Tom Kroggel John Borton NUTS Mountain Top Ron Maier member LVRCS Allentown Pennsylvania provided great picture flying friends during New Years reumon Ron son Chris traveled Muncy Pa fly Dan Richards John Sullivan temperature 22 degrees wind chill near zero What friends wont go through have fun Prize provides WORKS Future Bill Lehn member Dayton Ohio WORKS sent following letter Enclosed couple photos initial product two 90 minute building sessions conducted Bill Lehn other WORKS members JE Prass Elementary School class made up 21 fifth graders teacher along five room mothers students received copy directions building AMA Delta Darts along glue razor blades pins etc opening Wednesday aftemoon session facility used just about ideal two students laboratory table plenty room Work progressed well during 1300 1430 session Wednesday stored things until second session Friday Final assembly Delta Darts done ald Pacer Tech FfE ZAP-A-GAP done WORKS First ffights models coming off assembly line underway school hallway before 5th model assembled time #12 ready students moved stage auditorium eight models line end day assembled staying little late Storage models weekend done shown picture Hopefully hooked couple kids modeling hobby copy letter Pacer Tech thanking ZAP also enclosed Bill won adhesive Name Plane contest R/C Reports Magazine Pop DarrSorry relay bad news Pop Darr Uniontown Pennsylvania featured District Dl column last month has passed away will missed family friends hobby loved helped grow Delaware Valley Radio Control Club Tom Haake provided some insight Delaware Valley Radio Control Club Warniinster PA club ffies out field near Doylestown has adult membership 60 have intense focus youth involvement activity Boy Girl Scouts have club trainer PT-40 utilized great deal youth program July1997 151 WORKS work JE Press school students Delta Darts hung out dry Dan Richards Chris Maier John Sullivan enjoy New Years Day Muncy Pennsylvania Bob Erpelding Dick Greenburg Bob Knisely Dick organized Air Force Museum trip Delaware Valleys Vince Carroll beautiful CAP 21 Dave Leach 1997 Weak Signals President Ned Donner flies Shrike Doylestown Delaware/ District Columbia / Maryland/North Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill 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 Phone 804 270-5039 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Phone 910 766-1231 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Phone 757595-0997 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Road Chesapeake VA 23322 Phone 757 421-4545 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Phone 302 798-8447 Richard Dick SmIth 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Phone 540 943-1684 Bliss Teague 625 5th Avenue SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Phone 704 324-2164 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 YEAR 2003 CENTENNIAL year 2003 will 100 years since Wright Brothers flew Wright Flyer Kill Devil Hills near Kitty Hawk North Carolina area Outer Banks North Carolina preparing big celebration commemorate occasion Some local business establishments have contacted George Rohbaugh member Dare County RIC Flyers about building static display models 1903 Wright Flyer models will display local businesses will also used meetings gettogethers local organizations picture shows Georges static display models Wright Flyer will appear commemorative dinners some local business establishments George discussing make 1903 Wright Flyer RIC version will actually fly Hmmmmnt maybe yes maybe no GET OUT YOUR CHECK BOOK aware takes lot time effort build RIC aircrafteven simple trainers takes lot money some effort get ready built ARFs ready fly build precision scale model competition aerobatics now talking lots bucks almost untold time effort So should also aware stupidly turn transmitter having field frequency clip attached antenna planes air cause plane crash obligated replace aircraft Can think reason should held responsible did deed pay earth should pilot airborne plane frequency clip transmitter antenna expect compensate him stupidity no simple goof big mistake know better QOPS type miscalculationyou have cost innocent victim lot time money well possibly cutting whole flying season off no reasonable explanation actions screwed up So get out check book make reparations victim Put yourself victims place Would smile sweetly say Oh thats right Ive got lots money time soit really doesnt make difference Have gotten attention serious stuff want turn radio field GET THE CLIP use wait Make sure have clip antenna before turn radio try fly securing clip having antenna have no recourse guy does have turns transmitter above article printed Central Carolina RIC Modelers Newsletter Food thought DISTRICT P/ EVENTS District IV Mini Meeting scheduled May 2nd 3rd 4th Delaware R/C Clubs field has Canceled due mix up commum cations between myself Delaware RJC Club realize event restricted JMAA members IMAA type aircraft means IMAA members IMAA type aircraft per mitted participate Therefore does make sense hold AMA Meeting does include AMA members Joe Asher president Delaware RC Club will arrange antoher date time place hold Delaware AMA District IV meeting Only District Meeting portion event being can celed Fly will held scheduled Doug Jessie good CID know will have fun MARC SHOW TIMONIUM MD Mid Atlantic Radio Contml hobby show will held Saturday & Sunday June 7th & 8th Timonium Fairgrounds Exhibition hall Timonium Md leading manu facturers will will large AMA boothavailable ques tions ideas suggestions other AMA information will static displays demos swap shop show sponsored MARCED INC Contact Ron Stahl information 4521 Beilvieu Ave Baltimore Md Tel-410-664-2712 LEADER CLUB AWARD Congratulations Middle Atlantic Radio Kontrol Society qualifying AMA Gold Leader Club Award awards will shipped direct AMA listed club contact person Once again congratulations achievement AVP BOB BABURA RIC after school program rolling right along ALL NINETEEN STUDENTS HAVE JOINED AMA time appears magazine will have conducted test flights aircraft well underway flight training portion program wish thank following manufacturers/suppliers donations program Aerotrend Balsa USA Dave Brown Products Dougs Hobbies Estes Ind Excel Hobby Blade Corp Futaba Corp Harry Higley & Sons mc Model Airplane News Mud Duck Aviation Tower Hobbies Hobby Center RCMBis conducting Old Timer Contests June 28th & Aug 23rd rain dates being following days 1997 TOC Maryland flight demo-fly hosted SWAP Club Baltimore June 21st & 22nd field Baltimore Highlands Md Flyers being mailed clubs Dist IV AVP DICK SMITH Harnsonburg Valley R/C club has number activities planned perhaps largest being annual big bird fly-in scheduled June 28th & 29th Last year world class flyer Dave Patrick attended special guest flying demos speaking evening dinner Dave expected return years event should make another enjoyable affair Charlottesville Rivanna Club has named annual IMAA fly-in Howard Crispin Memorial Fly-in memory Howard Crispin charter member ofthe club long time AMA District IV VP nice touch years event will held Aug 8th & 9th Expoland R/C Club newer clubs has active training program R/C newcomers program headed Joe Hodges along others has given much time helping others fly Before new flyers eam wings program requires among other things flyer successfully perform three take offs landings during same flight engine shut down know program has success see 10 & 11 year olds soloing after just short time later observed performing acrobatic maneuvers Yes R/C alive well club GONE FLYING Model Aviation Ft 11 [e au t — Florida Georgia / Puerto Rico ,,jlinalTennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 205 322-3002 FAX 205 252-2654 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chldgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 WllheImlna Chlhaaz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxoille TN 37517 John G Cooper 4755 Cloister Cove Memphis TN 35115 James H Edwards 500 Mimosa Dr New Jbany MS 35652 William T Haywood 4 Robin Cirde Foley AL 35535 Karl Nensal 353 erianecod #42 MerIdian MS 39305 Louiae boo 256 Huotridge Way Winterspengs FL 32705 Richard Jackson 2115 Thorolee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris JoIner 95 Len Rd 235 Phenio City AL 35567 Dr John MartIn 2150 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom MorrIs 327 Pueblo Pass Ansistos AL 36206 Unda OHeam 3515 Maze Ln Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach FL32405 George Peetwian 3644 Lake Smyma GA 30052 Frank Tiarro 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Omen 3604 N Riser Rd Gainesville GA 30566 Lee Webster 1000 Sycarnom Manchester TN 37355 Joseph MicalizzI HC 566 Box 10397 Faiarrto Puerto Rico 00735 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fialds 193W Strickland Rd. Intelachen FL 32145 Phone 904 654-2517 As elected representative AMA pledge keep informed District activities andsoforth Two areas catching rapidly radio controlled helicopters nonfly MODEL SHOW/SWAP MEETS report 2 helicopter flings 5 Swap Meets idea reporting introduce important persons actually promoting conducting directing affairs First lets go Crescent City Florida see Ernie Hubers Heli Fly-In Pictured above Ernie Mary Huber Look happy dont they.. Ernie purchased 80 acres land teaches others fly helicopter has just 8th annual heli Fly hosted some 51 registered entrants far away Minnesota New Jersey England Helicopter flying catching like mad Some flyers explained models can everything real ones possible invest much $4000 model above meet Wayne Jackson Chuck Wacker Contest Director Ernie Huber again Now want take Helena Alabama week later Birmingham Helicopter Modelers Alabaster RC Club sponsored 3rd Annual CENTRAL ALA HELICOPTER FLY-IN officials told over 80 pilots registered 15 different states same flyers Ernie Hubers Fly-In also attended Alabaster RC Club fling Meet important officials promoted conducted Central Ala Heli Fly-In Shown above Gary Wright Contest Director David Harkey Alabaster Club President George Routon Ronnie Quarles None Contests Fly-Ins Fun-Flys Championships Indoor and/or Outdoor Meets Record Setting Expos anything would possible except dedication volunteer modelers unselfishly dedicate time efforts make possible Now want attach same respect dedication modelers promote sponsor conduct Non flying affairs catching like mad also Flyers like congegate get rid kits parts tools junk no longer want talk other etc same time looking some priceless item desperately need might seriously underpriced have 5 last few weeks want meet sponsors Foley Ala South Alabama RC Modelers conducted SWAP MEET AUCTION National Guard Armory above Club President Walt Szachara AMA Assoc VP Bill Haywood armory Pictured above Norm Frances Deputy Warner Robbins Ga conducting Southeastern Model Show Perry Agricenter Perry Georgia exchange meet sponsored Georgia Aircraft Modelers Assoc heralded Americas Largest Model Aircraft Exchange Meet dont know largest plenty big everybody staving ball Frances interupt paperwork pose Next go Fort Payne Ala 7th annual SWAP MEET & STATIC SHOW Dekalb RC Flyers sponsors Barry Strickland Sylvania charge Barry interupted duties minute pose snap above 1 could show him Gary Schoen Mentone Alabama Next go Greenville South Carolina gym 4th Presbyterian Church Blue Ridge RC Club holds its annual SWAP MEET above Club President Everette Smith Harold Littleton Event Director Fred Willard Club Treasurer Lastly go Huntsville Ala Rocket City RCers SWAP MEET Jaycees Bldg Pictured above Box Walls Contest Director RCRC SWAP Affair Bill Pendergraft also charge CC Wilson Gene Hunter people run fun show swap things Ret Col Reeves Lippincott writing Alaska has asked mention death friend Thomas Soderberg Tampa Fla us grieve friend Reeves ourselves fine District member less 1997 153 Illinois Indians Kentucky Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 80656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet syauer@clisdecnsiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kailend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 706 798-7242 Hal Parentl 1920 Bucldnghsm Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Baliard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 48733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Busseil 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1608 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 -3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 746-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginsvlle MO 64037- 1859 Eve 816 564-2481 District VI keeps up-to date e-mail list latest version sent out list month would like part list send name along club name number sysbauet@harpocnsiitedu LIBERTY IN fly-in Norris Field private grass full scale airstrip near Liberty held last October 35 models ranging 1/2 combat 1/3 scale Fifty pilots enjoyed day flying cookout everyone pitching great food crowd also treated full-scale aerobatics Pitts S-2B its smaller twin S-l S People traveling NATS welcome stop some flying Buds local hobby shop has directions Pictures information courtesy W Norris Next have G Vogele some entries Golden age Thompson Trophy Racing event Models must years 1929 through 1939 COX 049 reed valve engines required Pictures information L Matustik NGFIELD IL Club #2359 Knights Air R/C Club sponsoring two- day Electric oaly fly-in June 28 29 press release states Springfield offers large shopping area Childrens Zoo Illinois State Museum historical Abraham Lincoln attractions ample supply campgrounds hotels motels restaurants Plenty things keep entire family entertained minivacation weekend details contact Tim McDonough via e-mail tpm@inwnet DOWNERS GROVE IL Club #279 Woodland Aero Modelers will set up R/C Aero Model booth Downers Grove Heritage Fest clubs annual appearance fest promote public relations educate public about R/C aviation year fest will held Friday through Sunday June 27 29 Last years winner raffle part promoting club Jerry Dan Ryan Smigle raffle included completely-built trainer engine radio Also included 1-year club membership pre-flight training flight instruction Picture shows club members manning booth L R R Wurl D Bartley M Campos president E Zbylut Picture two shows winners raffle Pictures information sent F Fratto ST LOUIS MO Club #3237 SAM NX 211 held old time U-Control meet Buder Park St Louis Picture shows J Schifico G Vogele slow fly entries Models must SAM eligible 1942 earlier Note John left still flies Jim Walker U-Reely 154 Model Aviation site travels Any winters like past well have head south December GPS flying site locations would make easier us find good spot hide cold Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Tray 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 Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 8496 S 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 Springtime frozen northland city airport flooded couple model airports under water sandbag walls appearing everywhere calls volunteers help man/woman dikes appear TV winter snowfall heading south between its season Mall Shows have few pictures around District thing certain Mall Shows Exhibits/Trade Shows such Toledo others greatest places showcase sport make modelers feel good about hobby visiting public suddenly realizes just big important sport really youre talking about next years show summers open house flying field certain invite local government officials educators Fewer flying fields will lost decision-makers know just much mean locality measure clubs activity involvement Leader Club Program CONGRATULATIONS Green Bay Model Airplane Club Green Bay Wisc Ribcrackers Livonia Mich activities receiving gold Leader Club Award Leader Club Award nice Atta Boy/Girl recognition doing things other just boring holes air Take look new Charter pack see few items may need improve overall club operation earn Leader Club Award youre looking through charter pack may want fill out site location form mail Hdqtrs Most private pilots own GPS receiver have access can provide information need Once its collected can bundled booklet posted AMA 3 L4 j Pete Waters L Mark Warwashanna Joe Hass son couple youngsters Mark Willow Run Air Museum near Detroit Ml photo shows forth engine display July 1997 155 group youngsters watching RIC video Duluth MN mall show show featured several flight simulators several videos flying action couple servo-driven models show flight control operations Lots things kids to learn about model aviation Part model display Duluth MN mall show center fountain area surrounded floor level suspended displays different types airplane models River City RIO Club winners Mason City IA mall show 1 R Jack Kinsinger Mike Tekippe Dennis Kiemas show Coordinator Chris Boyden Paul Daniel P-51 Charity Fly Flying Electrons Club Menomonee Rice County R/O Club mall show Falls WI Paul flew P-51 low level Faribault MN lineup sports planes escort beautiful B-25 part across hall lineup pattern airshow Photo Dennis Van Lare competition planes Bob Delaney OS 46 powered Tom Wilk behind counter explaining Duelist Menomonee Falls WI engine collection visitors CharityFlyin Notethesafetyfenceinthe Duluth R/O Club mall show Duluth MN background Photo Dennis Van Lare urn] i1 t LWU inuuuu 1 tin k Arkansas Louisiana / New Mesino Oldatroma Texas 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 Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 FaIlon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234972241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 have put off mentioning several modelers have lost past two years fully intend cover another column soon must mention passing district Viiis true greatsNictor Stanzel left us suddenly April 5 1997 known Victor brother Joe over 50 years valued friendship highly lost Joe some years ago Vic steadfastly remained head Victor Stanzel Co continually hobby related business since 1930s know us ever Shark flew Monoline will feel part heritage has left us Vics passing sadness pure joy Let tell about bit skullduggery pulled off March First called Bud Tenny tell him Superior Service Award Jesse Shepherd What wanted Bud him arrange some sort meeting just before monthly indoor flying sessions meet ing would surprise Jesse award called Jesse told him same thing Only time Superior Service Award Bud Well took couple months everything gel mean time flyers frequent Bedford Boys Ranch gymnasium slipping around whispering Bud Jesse surprised Bud Jesse going awards sprung goodness sake dont let know about Im sure get picture setting up other As turned out several group got brunch meeting together nice restaurant met restaurant 1100 PM least 40 attendance area modelers came pay respect two fine gentlemen have given much themselves years point really goofed chose make Jesses award first Jesse stunned kept saying thought supposed guy intended think pretty well tipped Bud off what going still thrill make Buds award see didnt make Jesses award Jesse Shepherd Jr did feeling such award would mean much came son Jesse Shepherd started out early days ofthe NACA laboratory place nations finest modelers went during last years just before W W 11 Taibi Parmenter Blanchard Everett started younger set beginning what now known NASA Anyway Jesse came back Texas after war retired major aircraft company several years ago over 40 years Jesses life has teaching introducing modeling walks life too few Jesse Shepherds whole world would much richer first met Bud Tenny member great US Air Force model teams time Bud Gene Stiles developed neat little CLstunt ship flew really well top made best efforts look pretty trashy Along about 1960 Bud got really hooked indoor got involved awhile Still Bud continued serve AMA serving contest boards 196768 chairman boards about time Bud threw himself entirely behind indoor movement some years published main Indoor newsletter himself believe Today still have Bud serving few have chairtnan Indoor CB some 48 years know of continuous service knowledge first time district has said thank truly rich fine modelers District VIII have fine people urge take little time out busy day contribute making AMA better two men have done years must tell about rest day spent Bedford Boys Ranch gymnasium 5 glorious hours watching some indoor flying breath fresh air scribe Old friend Jim Clem once top CL Speed flyer doing almost 8 1/2 mm ministick towards end day Jesses granddaughter Megan set Jr record mini-stick! Dont know proud Dad Grandad day have great heritage AMA embrace phases modeling indiscriminately Frank Cummings black man National Champion before Jackie Robinson allowed play Dodgers some people allowed room hotel because religion some founders Polks Carl Goldberg Leon Shulman etc etc. modeler has right thing Just because yours costs money doesnt mean its important gives FUN 156 Model Aviation e Shepherd Jr reads Inscription Superior Service Award presents dad Jesse Shepherd Sr George Aldrich says Gotcha Jesse Two great Texans have given lifetime modeling well District VIII Bud Tenny Jesse Shepherd [left right] Aldrich enjoying l Aviation Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us knoW Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 765 288-4899 extension 223 Colorado / Kansas Nebraska / North Dakota / South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax701445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1618 Houston DrBismarck ND 58504 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles c/a Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 NEWS FROM COLORADO R/C pyion racing southern Colorado After some 10 years absence Quickie 500 Pylon Racing revived Pikes Peak RIC Club Pueblo R/C Club 1996 contest season total 8 races held April through October three Pueblo five Colorado Springs Since two cities 50 miles apart organizers felt could generate participation making joint effort Now season over have reviewed results pleased report race well-attended average 14 entries both southern northern Colorado tried keep rules simple entry fees minimal $4 gave certificate trophies top four places using cumulative-point system race consisted 16-heat matrix maximum four planes per heat Its rewarding experience see enthusiastic friendly competition races Volunteers willing help scoring judging fueling tech inspection spectators turned out cheer favorite racer did have few crashes usually saw new plane entered race since Quickies live up name require little building time Pilot feedback has 100% favor continuing Quickie 500 races 1997 plans already underway establish schedule Thanks Custom Hobbies providing fuel Colorado Hobby Products pylon poles Aero Lettering trophies special thanks Larry Osborn Dave Miller organizing races serving CDs Will Teach Fly Frits Jetten Have ever noticed small number young people hobby majority RC hobbyists older men Some started way back control line days others got radio control later after RC systems became readily available affordable Unlike last two generations kids nowadays just dont have fascination airplanes least thats what read somewhere During past couple months several younger people have come flying field have shown interest flying model airplanes havewith parents help Im sureinvested money time purchase assembly airplane model past few weekends pleasure helping couple kids about 14 years old really together showed much interest quick learners soon flew around doing some time helped driven RC cars flown computer simulator two conditions usually produce quicklearning student will youngsters keep coming back Sometimes parents dont share sons interest RC provide transportation field So believe up us keep interest up making training stay field fun interesting As clubs instructors have few other end trainer cord buddy box really makes feel good catches sticks hobby soon moving trainer higher-performance models dont show up after couple lessons always wonder what happened question something did didnt during training may have caused lose interest dont like cut student loose after first solo flight should teach students solo quickly possible get rid faster should make sure can fly safely feels comfortable flying solo under variety conditions crosswinds included As instructors have responsibility teach other necessary things take off fly land model airplanes should also teach about safety some aerodynamics about club rules bit physics field courtesy mechanics occasional team work consideration others things believe should part RC instructors flight training course advice just appointed club instructors either would better club members better pilots did better job instructing helping others So teaching others consider including following Discuss dangers hobby Make student aware injuries spinning prop can cause Ask him bystanders stay out prop arc explain propellers spinners occasionally come off Explain frequency control system purpose radio impound what consequences should cause someone else crash Show securely hold model pits during engine start up safely carry model runway Make aware safety courtesy rules no flying behind pilot stations no taxing pits communicate other pilots around runway 'on runway landing taking off deadstick Azalea City Aviator Frits Jetten Editor The remaining portion article will appear next month 4July 1997 157 Arizona California Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom httpiWwwama-1 Ocom/ama Glenn Caner Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 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 ISee last months column tor additional AVPs Coordinators Associate Vice Presidents District X prepares host 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition slated held near San Jose California San Francisco South Bay area August 30 through September 7 Clubs around District have offered host several flyin breakfasts help promote event provide opportunity District X members discuss AMA issues learn about Expo Breakfasts have already held Phoenix Tucson San Fernando Valley Additional fly-ins scheduled San Diego LA / Orange County Sacramento North South Bay areas District also working events Nevada Utah Fly-in Breakfast sponsored District X cooperation host club Participants treated delicious allyou-can-eat breakfast pancakes eggs bacon sausage juice milk coffee Members District staff club officers serve hosts District X modelers families enjoy modestly priced breakfast great day flying breakfasts priced near break proceeds day put forward offset Districts costs hosting Expo Volunteers Needed. District also looking volunteers interested lending hand during nine-day event great need administrative help well workers various events interested helping out years Expo please contact AVP Don Goeschl 805940-6066 can also reached via e-mail amaexpo@aolcom US mail 513 West Ave 1-13 Lancaster California 93534 interested information about Expo individual events information can also obtained Don club interested hosting Fly-in Breakfasts have yet scheduled can contacting Mr Rex Powell Rex can reached 6024880151 mail 6955 E Mighty Saguaro Way Scottsdale Arizona 85262 Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn Model Aviation Bieber San Fernando ValleyThe California United Free Flighters RC Flyers took task organizingannual banquet held Sunday March Expo breakfast held Sepulveda16 Honored years get together Basin Ricc did fantastic job largewas Nathan Day CUFFMACs 1996 portion food items donated byJunior Top Points Champion award local sponsors added thewas presented Bill Kuykendall 1997 success eventPresident Daniel Heinrich Mr Ralph Prey presided over afternoon affair year CUFFMAC members treated extremely interesting presentation Thermal Dynamics keynote speaker F3B World Champion Joe Wurtz Members Cholla Choppers Model Airplane Club presented AMAs Award Achievement 1997 Vintage Stunt Classic annual banquet Tucson Arizona March 22 award recognition Cholla Coppers 50th year AMA chartered club hand receive award Cholla Chopper members Robin Sizemore L Louis Wolgast Lou Crane Randy Cuberly Above. Rex Powell President International Scale Soaring Association serves up hot cup coffee Arizona Model Aviators club president Jim Luby wife Mary man griddle Expo Fly-in Mesa AZ Jan 22 Below. TIMPA board member Lynn Geuder cooks eggs order Tucson Mar15 have attended Vintage Stunt Classic over years very familiar effervescence young lady Michele Keville daughter event coordinators Mike Jo Ann Keville Having helped nearly nine VSCs Michele honored year event participants plaque recognition thanks Mounted plague models Navys Blue Angels Michele will joining Navy Summer plans aircraft mechanic Good luck Michele thanks helping make VSC truly memorable event Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jeny llolcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave. Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincolt 1201 Farrow Cirde Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Ktamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Ullooet Ct. LaCanner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE. Bellevue WA 98007 unsung berm among put modeling events people scut work pitch tents move loads mow grass fix food sell keep records judge events anything else necessary just keep whole thing working just lost such person Floyd Grove Jr wrote about March 21 1997 R/C community lost Grand Dame Known Addie Crow just plain Addie lady friend knew very gracious host never went up Crows RV being asked day wanted cup coffee Addie never knew stranger will missed RIC lovers world wide wife Leon Duke Crow 44 years Addie perpetual figure almost R/C event west coast during marriage left behind will have hard time finding someone replace good humor straight forward outlook honest helpful advice course great coffee us Duke Family mourn loss send best wishes goes much greater Fly shall ever see NW Scalemasters qualifier takes place June 20-22 Farragut State Park north Coeur dAlene o Maybe scenic places world fly aircraft certainly place whole family enjoy vacation place compete exchange experiences like minded modelers Usually weather cooperates can rain spring northern Idaho bring protection both sun rain big Dist XI electric meet takes place Boeing Hawks field Space Center Kent WA June 28- 29 beginning weve seen innovation electric power developed corner country high anxiety kind event just old new friends trying out latest exchanging much information history repeats will Fun Fly hosted July Boeing Eagles field near Everett Last summer held well attended enjoyed event hope will try again event Cohn Payne sent picture Richard Farmer Pilots Choice Award winning Ultimate Biplane Early July its Pinehollow 97 time Over July 12-13 weekend very nice resort high east slope Mt Hood Portland Shy Knights will host annual NW R/C Seaplane Champs Enjoy flying camping swimming conununing fellow modelers premier event Contact Jerry Holcomb 360-892-7732 evenings land planes what fly 12th July visit South Lane RIC Modelers will host 2nd Annual Fertile Turtle R/C Air Show Fly field near Creswell OR plan swap shop static display along flying Contact Timm Wagner 78623 Rat Crk Rd Cottage Grove OR 97424 us think about what might keep us earning Season patch think bitter cold deep snow terrible winds Seldom rain factor last year NW has soggy say least Down Eugene Morrie Gilbert chance Prop Spinner able get 3rd patch flu over 77 inches rain winter kept him word group will try best weather next winter control line club may have go floats succeed According Tad Crusty Russell Editor SRAC NE Plane Talk SRAC has produced prospective member package introduce new possible members club Other clubs have may just heard about tad too late newcomers issue Graham Hicks asked remind scale enthusiasts 7th annual Grande Ronde Bush Pilots Scale Contest Courtright Field south La Grande will take place 16-17 August Expert Sportsman Team Fun Scale will events along famous Sat Night Steak Feed Contact Graham 54 1-9633953 900 Main La Grande OR 97850 Bush Pilots announce RIC Swap Meet Spaghetti Dinner Friday Aug 15th held basement 1st Presbyterian Church La Grande 4 9pm dinner 5 7pm Call Ron Tincher 541-963-3807 Puyallup ory Mount Rainier R/C Soeiety did usual excellent job bringing modelers other folks up top-notch show Seventeen shows later Bob Pfeiffers idea carried Bob Ford group dedicated club members has matured show best anywhere An amazing amount work necessary order just get organized let alone have happen smoothly does Now could just get Bob smile time time its wise note ageing population Too often late Ive found myself writing about long time friend has gone West gently euphemism has time its good news Since weather Febreary nice Frank Hirleman both Prez Western Oregon Flying Aces Squadron Editor Propwash WOFAS newsletter decided go walk good idea After short experienced some chest pain After returning home self diagnosed angina decided put off doing anything about bad idea until next shot 4 days later came ambulance trips 3 hospitals After angioplasty rooter personal scale Frank doing fine Getting exercise watching diet Frank thinks should keep experience mind especially understand should have pains chest upper arms get yourself medical provider right later Let tell its just gastritis Big quicker get help better chanceof building flying next plane Brent Watkins NE Editor Frozen Tales made 8 flights electric Midnight Sun R/C Clubs Jan 1 fun fly Thats especially notable realize temperature Fairbanks -42 degrees during event No mention wind chill some Polar Bear Event summer its wanner club will hold IiMAC event part WaternWheels event held July 4 5and6 1997 159
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/07
Page Numbers: 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159
Inside View Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Gary Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memoijal Dr Muncie IN 47302 museum Some 50 years ago retired assistant manager Tulsa grocery store used penny create endowment museum bearing name Ferd Threstle sole mission museum mandated Ferds will make name famous Dutiful administrators Ferds museum face daunting task creating meaningful exhibits programming fulfills museums mission have refined task art international calligraphy competitions based beautiful inventive playful ways writing Ferd Threstles name lapidary competitions based writing Ferds name head pins other small objects installation art competitions billboards gardens buildings around Tulsa incorporate Ferds name innovative amusing ways operate yearly budget about $16 million have endowment $500 million city Tulsa state museum association some Threstle family members challenging bequest order court saying current prospective value endowment grotesquely disproportionate what necessary carry out museums mandate museum docs make requisite contribution advancement society ought hallmark museum Famous Ferd Threstle Museums existence wealth invites us question assumptions about definition museum So exactly what thing called museum Answering question requires examining evolution museums society museums popular public institutions before Civil War Wealthy patrons arts antiquities created rooms homes display collections Museums associated private showcases hobbies rich growth great cities after Civil War dedicated museum buildings appeared multitudes Following 1893 Worlds Columbian Exposition Chicago cities erected ornate city halls imposing train stations monumental museum buildings part City Beautiful movement concept museum transformed private showcase civic showcase focal point public pride As museums grew number obvious needed professionally trained workers realize potential centers community service educational resources Gallery talks school group tours loans objects other institutions museum publications public relations new roles museums professionalization museum work began establishment American Association Museums 1906 offices Smithsonian creation museum training programs Harvard invention automobile brought about change museums passage Federal Highway Act 1921 prompted development national highway system created new breed Americans tourist Touring Americans drove endlessly searching lost past found museums Tourism created industry people realized museums meant business astounding success 1925 opening Deutches Museum Munich Germany also profoundly changed concept museum country new institution calling itself museum displaying art anything historic Its halls filled interactive hands-on activities working models live demonstrations American industrialists museum professionals loved adopted idea set out building spree museum industrys newly defined role demonstrate Americas technological triumphs industrial might Museums meant really big business now came crash almost society suffered ways during Depression museums survived because New Deal first time federal government joined American museums preserve nations heritage provide cultural educational stimulus people Historic Sites Act 1925 strengthened nostalgic decorative arts movement seemed sweeping country Government historical activity public historical interest thus meshed very time America needed boost its economy national spirit As New Deal rushed flood projects launched involving museums history almost phased out Depression waned However widespread success cooperative efforts between museums federal government forever ealarged enriched concept museum enhanced importance museums civilization just time civilization treasures its museums being faced possibility inevitable destruction through world war totalitarianism idea museum now become synonymous tax-supported institutions run trained professionals need broad base public support ensure funding forced museums concentrate creative educational public programming during war years drive survive its consequences because museums became competitive players educational-recreational marketplace retailers adopting modern sales methods promotional stunts publicity campaigns As result museum attendance exploded time Bicentennial rush enlarge old institutions build new ones reached amazing speed responding demands society museums transforming image institution run elite multidisciplinary community centers providing unique kind learning Indeed major justifications existence museums focused museums role providing leaming experience could duplicated anywhere else especially classroom museums cannot things people essential carefully define primary role museum execute faithfully can museum needs live up richest definition word National Model Aviation Museum seeks make requisite contribution advancement society ought hallmark museum much collection Conunued page 147 144 Model Aviation 4 Winter over calendar says daylight savings time will allow us sneak out evening flying session couple times week dont know about am ready small problem however temperature home just 15 yes fifteen degrees Admittedly have managed sneak off Florida about 10 days seems everyone knows winter over except Mother Nature Lots happening around lately SFA lawsuit finally over can really say about judgement contained official published statement Please dont bug VP tell dirt say official release could jeoprodize AMA eyes court mail bag has full around lately majority letters being people some problem something AMA doing Its amazing letters result someone understanding something consequently drawing wrong conclusion example letter received member dont have letter dont have members name concemed club having hard time coming up officers rules say officers must Open members club mostly Senior Citizens makes good point literal reading rules look membership cards would lead conclusion actuality Senior Citizen members really Open members pay reduced rate look Bylaws will find Senior Citizen class membership Open members purposes except dues An example Senior Citizen can Contest Director Leader Member though both designations require Open member Another similar misunderstanding guy raked over coals over requirement club spend lot money buy GPS measure Latitude/Longitude club field order re-Charter club also objected amount paperwork involved charter process havent fill out charter club paperwork awful long time dont doubt like paperwork has escalated agree idea instead listing names etc mem bers simply AMA numbers should suf fice Ill talk HQs about see can Back Latitude/Longitude problem paperwork apparently pushed GPS system easiest way obtain Lat/Long hard some concluded acceptable method deter mining field position SUCH IS NOT THE CASE HQs does care determine Latitude/Longitude field done reasonably accurately methods available get infor mation could easy calling what ever agency records deeds asking asking County Engineering Dept Another way would get aviation sectional chart neednt new chart locate field Any way can determine right AMA reason need information protect flying site Principally can use determine distance between flying site another club applying charter have number cases have chartered new clubs flying fields too close exist ing chartered clubs flying fields Without reliable way avoid problem often find ourselves trying resolve after fact much difficult task Pylon Racing specifically Quarter 40 has faced some controversy lately result some misinformation lead some people believe poised step mandate rules dont know came false dont have authority case What happened got number calls letters both sides controversy whereupon called chainnan Pylon Contest Board discuss problem After leaming could about problem told him Contest Board Chairman Id adopt particular compromise didnt exactly jump up down suggestion either favor against rather took it intended SUGGESTION know Wayne Yeager quite well can assure type intimidated least call AMA President took suggestion just suggestion others seem think will mandate something wont have no inclination have no authority short its Contest Boards problem dont envy tricky issue Its funny sometimes subject leads realize similar problem exists another area thinking about Senior Citizen vs Open memberships officers clubs suddenly realized todays rules would make impossible charter junior club like described involved kid last months column Hrnrnnn guess need some work area Speaking about kids check out ads AMAJEAA Aeromodelling Academy July have great expectations program idea club might sponsor kid program wasnt total sponsorship could make possible some kid might otherwise able attend Think about utive Council Meeting Highlights Motions made April 19 1997 Executive Council meeting MOTION moved G Aldrich VIII seconded B Brown III approve F3A World Championships Pensacola Florida 1999 Motion passed unanimously LX absent MOTION II moved B Brown III seconded J McNeill V loan $6000 Lakeland Aeromodelers per conditions described account 7009075 Motion passed 11 yes -2 no IVNAA MOTION III moved C Foreman IV seconded C Bauer VI mail out Lender Member Questionnaire submitted present Leader Members results questionnaire tamed over committee review Motion passed 12 yes 1 no XI MOTION IV moved C Foreman IV seconded E McCollough Xl approve AMA DISTANCE EDUCATION PROJECTS 1 Delta Dart Training Video 2 Electronic Field Trip Motion passed unanimously MOTION V moved W De Cou II seconded C Foreman IV establish fund $100000 new product review Motion passed unanimously MOTION VI moved E McCollough XI seconded R Hanson X allocate legal expenses AMA Club # 535 Salem R/C Pilots Association amount $116174 allocate legal expenses AMA club # 943 Bamstormers R/C Club Inc amount $52074 Motion passed unanimously MOTION VII moved B Brown III seconded G Aldrich VIII allow Renew 2 paids within time frame November 15 1996 allowed $300 credit toward 1998 membership Motion passed unanimously MOTION VIII moved B Brown III seconded R Miller IX modify presented Nationals Standing Rules determine method naming National Champions Motion passed unanimously XI absent July1997 145 m ~4 lb LIU1 Uit IeldU Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Femwood Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 1996 audit report has issued accounting firm Brady Ware Schoenfeld Inc Certified Public Accountants Over next few months shall present various statements report realize will little bit boring some will least give chance look what AMA consists paper audit report first statement presented Statement Financial Position Since Statements Financial Position appear following page years ended December 31 1996 1995 statement financial position snapshot business certain moment time technically changes very next tick clock assets side financial position presents classified fonn assets Academy Model Aeronautics December 31 1996 compared same classifications assets year ended December 31 1995 can munediately see knowing what last year knowing what have year adds great deal understanding Let us begin looking headings left hand side page beginning Current Assets Current Assets Current assets items expect convert cash within next twelve months will attempt conunent very briefly line items below Current Assets Cash cash equivalents funds AMA has bank Receivables amounts due Model Aviation advertisements Inventory cost merchandise museum store supply service catalog receive Prepaid insurance consists workmans compensation comprehensive general liability group insurance professional liability auto fire insurance along other coverages appropriate protect property Prepaid membership costs represents costs forms mailing etc necessary send membership application form costs paid AMA sent out packet catalogs special information decals forms sign up current year costs will applied expenses year 1997 because income collected mailing will 1997 income Prepaid expenses consists NATS 1997 expenses have paid 1996 will used until 1997 major expense item represents payments articles Model Aviation Magazine have run yet scheduled future publication Prepaid taxes balance have left federal government consisting carryover refund 1995 year plus estimated taxes paid 1996 deducting tax unrelated business income primarily sale Model Aviation advertising Investments represents money AMA has hand backup potential liability self-insured portion insurance membership also includes money being held construction Headquarters building Muncie Property Equipment represents cost expenditures various items categorized underneath caption straight forward believe require further comment have questions about will happy assist answer Other Assets Mortgage note receivable note receivable obtained AMA sold Reston property AMA collecting $1879 month principal interest Life memberships receivable represents amounts will collect during current year people have already pledged become life members AMA making payments installment basis right hand side page see words Liabilities Net Assets Let us examine headings beginning Current Liabilities Current Liabilities Various items listed under category Basically items expenditures will occur within next twelve months Accounts payable represents what AMA owes local trade payables items AMA purchased during past few months Current maturity mortgage payable capital lease obligations represents payments AMA will make next twelve months mortgage property Muncie two leases equipment AMA using headquarters building Accrued expenses made up property tax due vacation pay sales taxed payable Competition funds escrow represents amount holding various competitive groups fly FAI competition during coming year Deferred membership revenue represents collections members dues have paid date will used 1997 year Deferred Membership Revenue item represents moaies have paid members took advantage renewal two years discounted rate money will used 1998 budget Long-Term Liabilities Mortgage payable obligations under capital lease represent balances mortgage capital lease obligations AMA owes will pay 1998 years following current portion will paid 1997 included Current maturities mortgage payable current lease obligations Current Liabilities section above Net Assets unrestricted net assets broken down two categories amount new worth AMA Temporarily restricted net assets represents money being held expended specific items described under category also represent part net worth Total net assets net worth AMA $6699686 amount difference between total assets $11734553 total liabilities $5034867 resulting total net assets $6699686 gives overview Statements Financial Position AMA December31 1996 Acopyofthe financial statements may obtained sending $500 Vicki Barkdull AMA Headquarters sure request latest audited financial statements Until later Model Aviation emy Model Aeronautics Inc Statements Financial Position December 31 1996 1995 ASSETS 19961995 LIABILITES AND NET ASSETS 19961995 CURRENT ASSETS Cash & cash equivalents Receivables Inventory -at cost Prepaid insurance Prepaid membership costs Prepaid expenses Prepaid taxes Total Current Assets IN VESTMENTS PROPERTY & EQUIPMENT Land & improvements Building & improvements Computers & software Museum contents & library Furniture & equipment Vehicles Total Cost Less accumulated depreciation OTHER ASSETS Mortgage note receivable Life memberships receivable MUSEUM COLLECTION $ 2579332 169298 159828 142983 188646 20439 1575 3262101 $ 1943808 147771 120152 139030 269935 26235 14953 2661884 25143782362178 27 t3496 2409635 916615 175873 718183 98942 7032744 1346510 5686234 249840 22000 27 1840 2809263 3473602 675139 133500 687720 98942 7878166 1387041 6491125 23895 23895 $ 11734553$ 11539082 CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable Current maturities mortgage payable & capital lease obligations Accrued expenses Competition funds escrow Deferred membership revenue Total Current Liablities DEFERRED MEMBERSHIP REVENUE LONG-TERM LIABILITIES Mortgage payable -net current maturities Obligation under capital lease -net current maturities Security deposit Total Liablities NET ASSETS Unrestricted net assets Unrestricted net assets available operations Designated Executive Council contingencies Temporary restricted net assets Site development Scholarships & awards Other programs Total Net Assets $87014$172849 7820079200 41860103602 4999248007 37538293573377 40108853977035 182397 793242 48343 841585 5034867 168387 845051 75543 10000 930594 5076016 26057572307791 39400003940000 65457576247791 48069134906 4330541097 62555 153929 6699686 $ 11734553 39272 215275 6463066 $ 11539082 MuseumlPrater Continued page 144 model airplanes aviation museum integrating educational scientific programming along policies conservation exhibition worthy everyones support No matter famous Famous Ferd Threstle Museum can make name thats something theyll never able say es Legacy John Worth Biographers Needed AMA History Program process recording biographies people helped create wonderful world aeromodeling exists today might think would relatively simple project notsimply because huge number people involved Dont assume because someone famous already have biography him have about hundred bios present hundreds needed related problem need biography no longer us have depend friends relatives provide information about Doing after gone lot difficult no longer available recall confirm details lives still us aging ill otherwise unable help much kinds problems present getting some heroes write talk about themselves often choresome incredibly shy reluctant take credit what have contributed accomplished often takes someone other person want write about gather information make available archives thats necessarily bad situation us would rather write talk about someone other ourselves have favorite person youd like tell about wed like helpand can credited effort too want give biographers byline material contribute way name can associated person youre interested inwere looking ghost writers Wed like biographies include personal views insights writeups simply cold listing facts Its particularly important think show human side choosing remember procedure getting involved fairly simple AMA Historian Norm Rosenstock has forms Biographical Information Guidelines forms suggest questions answered provide hints about tell story someone want describe effect fill information answer questions and/or document information key part information desired involves pinning down names dates places What helps accurate possible record complete correct Continued page 148 July1997 147 OPEN INVITATION TO ALL AMA MEMBERS TO ATTEND HOMECOMING97 would like take opportunity month inform two very significant events will take place year will occur right International Aeromodeling Center June 6 7 8 other July 12-17 EAA facility Oshkosh Wisconsin Homecoming back after year lay off Due member input Executive Council determined Homecoming should again occur 1997 version will better ever Plans provide three days unhindered flying members wish attend Free flight control line radio control activities will taking place simultaneously separate venues real purpose event make International Aeromodeling Center available membership just come enjoy fly renew old friendrships enjoy facility rapidly becoming focal point aeromodeling country big difference between Homecoming 97 previous Homecomings year event will run conjunction brand new event AMA MODEL HOBBY EXPO Model Hobby Expo will opening AMAs doors general public provide opportunity discover hobbies otherwise may have never known existed Manufacturers distributors supporting endeavor activities offered will include build fly model aircraft rockets intro control line flights buddy-box radio control flights Young Eagles flights radio control car boat experiences will also hot air balloon demonstrations food concessions other family-oriented activities Please plan packing up family visiting International Aeromodeling Center June 6 7 8 1997 part Homecoming 97 second event would like make aware AMA/EAA AEROMODELING ACADEMY will whole new venture AMA EAA purpose introduce youth ages 14-17 building flying model aircraft five-day camp will held EAA facility Oshkosh Wisconsin July 12-17 1997 students will emersed model aviation building trimming flying simple hand-launched gliders building flying complete four-channel radio control aircraft will seminars selecting proper woods tools glues specific building projects use resources Along modeling activities students will given guided tours EAA museum Pioneer Field Young Eagles flights Some major supporters Academy date Sig Manufacturing Company Futaba Corporation America K&B Manufacturing just name three event example AMAs EAAs teamwork effort share experience model aviation young people show benefits aviation positive impact could have lives believe results such event will development programs can passed onto clubs used local level accomplishing same goals aware need allow youngsters get involved type effort could lay foundation ongoing efforts area strongly recommend clubs monitor progress AMA/EAA Aeromodeling Academy have questions contact Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters Volunteer Program need help As association volunteers serve backbone organization Help needed areas museum store front counter clerical computer docents research special events AMA trying develop pool members non members willing assist love airplanes love mix mingle people will thrive social interaction volunteering museum store during AMA special events interested application located web site request calling AMA HQ speaking Volunteer Coordinator es/Worth Continued page 147 Contact Norm 124 Granada St Royal Palm Beach FL 33411 Tel 407 798-5154 Fax 407 753-6661 Important famous modelers AMA Hall Fame other halls fame NFFS SAM yR/CS etc Thats no guarantee have adequate biographies themwe may have some basics enough good biography Along similar lines note got voted hall fame nominated yet electedwe need info too people nominated national recognition nominations often skimpy simply say something like Everybody knows Joe Blow achievements obvious Well often theyre obvious often theres misinformation myth involved information want history books wed like complimentary factual probably will surprised famous names have biographies thats reaction feel can help fill some blanks cant complete biography contact Norm Rosenstock ask Biography forms help tell what know can find out about list right scratches surface needed biographiesmany sought Some listed former AMA presidentsincluding number Willis Brown Model Aviation ecticut / 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 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 PYLON RACING PYLON 105 two sites world dedicated R/C pylon racing Phoenix Arizona other District Bridgewater MA Credit development unique extraordinary concept idea reality belongs own District VP Don Krafft fellow pattern flyer Dave Eisner racing enthusiasts Don McStay Tom Rebenklau Together modeled Race dedicated site after Pattern dedicated site Don Dave developed nearby Halifax two clubs chartered separately Privateers Pattern P105 Racing combined under charter RCCF R/C Competition Flyers intent both clubs encourage interested either Pattern Racing competition develop talents under ideal conditions possible building P105 started fall 1994 real work plowing harrowing grading seeding finally took place July 1995 just time drought 95 looked like accomplished create dust bowl middle 18000 acres wetlands rains came September everyones surprise seed sprouted lot TLC grass has growing getting better ever since fact expecting third year development produce best grass field R/C east great share credit progress must given NEPRO Northeast Pylon Racing Organization NEPRO literally paid rent two years 4 acres cross wind runways located nearly 20 acres leasing middle 18000 acres farm land Youre right means no obstructions no neighbors near enough bothered noise fact area large open full scale aerobatic aircraft Plymouth use site practice competitions Almost good day treated air show also very grateful racers non-racers helped fund work needed done make field suitable small wheel racing planes might never have gotten started wasnt help sport flyers Zamoor Bajwa Steve Tardanico provided bulldozing get project started Patteru competitor Gary Garibian gave us much needed financial shot arm keep thing moving forward came bunch dedicated racers racing supporters realized doing Mike Masi finished 4th last year Formula-One NMPRA National Invitation Championships Arnie Wile always ready help whatever promotes R/C himself top racing contender Lloyd Burnham always beat northeast past President NMPRA National Racing Organization well several times President NEPRO Dave Doyle past President NEPRO well Secretary/Treasurer NMPRA last several years Al Waldron Mr #3 Pylon Dave Fogg Mr #2 Pylon Glen Boivan Toms racing partner Clarence Lee world renowned master model aircraft engine technology head list substantial early contributors wonderful supporters R/C racing joined contributors Frank DiFrancesco Joan Learned Bob Davis Joe Bednarz George DeNault Fran Mitchell takes lot work money what has done made possible deserve tremendous credit understanding everything done help modeling anywhere helps modeling everywhere P105 now fully ready take another season competition aggressively looking limited number members either want participate racing racer racing official willing whatever can support purpose site P105s present members eager work would-be racers 4 pre-set race courses will teach fly long willing share supporting unique dedicated effort develop racing area New England information contact Tom Rebenklau 508-697-0672 Don McStay 508- 528-4043 Submitted Don McStay INDOOR FLYING fellows fly indoor Boston area faced problem having trouble finding keeping flying site have flown College Andover about 18 years have flown Shriners Facility College Haverhill problem facilities charging $200-300 per day pretty expensive few hours flying know facility could used please contact will forward info people involved SON VT FLY-IN will fly-rn Johnson Vt sod farm June 14 15 should enjoyable weekend possible make plans attend information call Jim Halls 802 635-2288 July 1997 149 number 1 pylon Pylon 105 field during race Don McStay pilot Dave Doyle caller racing Pylon 105 Mike Masi beautiful QM-40 racer New Jersey/ New Yorkf 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 Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightolowe NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFOENT CMR 480 BOX 585 APO AE 09703 Vince Juliane 1 e Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 Ray Juschkus 59 Lisiogolon Street St James NY 11780 James M LewIs P061 Ogdeebarg NY 13668-0081 Dave Mathewson Boo 613 Camillas NY 13031 Bill Miller PO Boo 335 PSocelon Jonclion NJ 08550 Tow Murray 31 voorkees Drive Basking Ridge NJ 57920 Bill Poythress 3 Hemlock Overt Sasgerties NY 12477 Adaw SaltIer 41 Perry Anense Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenuire 101 Smithtield Dr Endicoo NY 13780-4309 Frequency CoordInator Ion Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phocoio NY 13135-9007 315 695-2448 Terry Terrenoire Rejoins District Team retirement George Buso Southern Tier New York left resident AVP After short meeting Toledo Teny Terrenoire agreed assume post Terry has past experience AVP able administrator will add insightful interesting writing style column occasion providing members area handy channel HQ Terry wife live Endicott NY has building models since 8 has RC experience dating back 1970 Hes logged over 206 aircraft built 3000 flights still manages mow lawn.Welcome aboard Terry following notes come AVP representing US Servicemen Europe am Roy Brown District II AVP Europe have AMA member 35 years left fine AMA club Houston Texas 1989 ended up Netherlands live Limburg Province Holland means have Germany five minutes direction Belgium five minutes other direction What great place modeling am enclosing picture AMA member Mike Youngling Focke Wolf Spitfire taken August 25th Echt Flying Clubs 25th anniversary fly-in Mike lives Germany USAF member stationed AWACS Geilenkirchen belongs flies Echt club Netherlands Another picture Echt fly officers club ModelVliegclub LVC Limbricht-Sittard Guppies Guppies originated plans German Model Magazine first being smaller Guppy powered Webra 40 other three growing powered Zenoah 23s Zenoah 38 Echt clubs name De Vliegende Hollander translates Flying Dutchmen last shows season late September sponsored Broken Wings Club Willebroek Belgium between Brussels Antwerpen couple pictures show picture C- 1 30s just before flight slot fly time C 130s styrofoam construction Speed 400 powered produced flown Neiderwert Club Holland picture Feisler Stork goes joke some Belgian owns big motor cycle reported police someone took motor big does fly realistically smooth great show excellent aircraft flying weather past flying season summer 1997 shaping up Dortmund retail model show 7-12 April Messa will April 11th UK Old Warden shows Spring Modeling 19-20 April Small Models Weekend 24-25 May Scale Models 7-8 June Silent Flight 26-27 July Vintage 9-10 August Festival Flight 13-14 Sept Autumn Gala 18-19 Oct humble feeling flier needs go Old Warden stumbled Four Stroke weekend few years ago give highest marks will 24-25 May flying couple Randy Randophs designs Belgium Pampa Modelfighters sponsoring Big Scale Meet 12-13 July field out Helchtem Belgium Air Force air ground range great bunch will outstanding international show Bauffe Club flies adjacent Chievers Air Base SHAPE sponsoring jet turbine show 28-29 June show will Chievers Air Base German flugtags numerous encourage go find areas plan being Wasserkuppe 4-6 Sept sponsored Antike Flyers Germany see old guy yellow wing Hobie Hawk thats MECA collecto Oberwagen bei Bern Switzerland 7-8 June can help add additional information please write call email am CompuServe 1005323633 am out pocket July August available email question always asked What does AMA answer us Europe AAFES privileges AMA actively working get fuel back AAFES system need say thanks Wes Joyce Hager Steve Kaulf Randy Randolph efforts Let hear As indicated last month Ive come across few Can top items travels around district few interesting facts youve got some same pass along inclusion column Weve got husband-wife Leader Member team have counted very quickly over 125 completed RC aircraft home ships range size 1/2A quarter scale 125 does include control line models saw hanging around nor does include boxes yet-to-be-built models packed various nooks crannies Weve got Leader Member affiliated 10 different chartered clubs Weve got club 17 Leader Members its ranks Weve got fifth sixthdepending countlargest club country district Whos got some other mind numbing tidbits? * 150 Model Aviation ciale VIce Presidents Officers LVC Limbricht-Sitter Club Guppies Echt fly-in 0-130 Squadron Neider Wert Club Broken-Wings fly-in fly time styrofoam construction Speed 400s AMA member MIKe youngiing witn nis Focke Wolf & Spitfire Echt Club 25th anniversary fly-in Almost 112 scale Fesseller Stork Broken Wings Belgium fly-in U] II 11 [ UHIE 1 tU Ohia Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 610 797-6597 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 Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbroak Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Air Force Museum often forget greatest collections full scale aviation Dayton Ohio Air Force Museum Muncie summer sure include Air Force Museum takes couple hours get past winter Dick Greenburg Toledo Weak Signal club member organized bus trip club Flying Tigers tour outstanding facility Commander Flying Tigers Tom Kroggel John Borton NUTS Mountain Top Ron Maier member LVRCS Allentown Pennsylvania provided great picture flying friends during New Years reumon Ron son Chris traveled Muncy Pa fly Dan Richards John Sullivan temperature 22 degrees wind chill near zero What friends wont go through have fun Prize provides WORKS Future Bill Lehn member Dayton Ohio WORKS sent following letter Enclosed couple photos initial product two 90 minute building sessions conducted Bill Lehn other WORKS members JE Prass Elementary School class made up 21 fifth graders teacher along five room mothers students received copy directions building AMA Delta Darts along glue razor blades pins etc opening Wednesday aftemoon session facility used just about ideal two students laboratory table plenty room Work progressed well during 1300 1430 session Wednesday stored things until second session Friday Final assembly Delta Darts done ald Pacer Tech FfE ZAP-A-GAP done WORKS First ffights models coming off assembly line underway school hallway before 5th model assembled time #12 ready students moved stage auditorium eight models line end day assembled staying little late Storage models weekend done shown picture Hopefully hooked couple kids modeling hobby copy letter Pacer Tech thanking ZAP also enclosed Bill won adhesive Name Plane contest R/C Reports Magazine Pop DarrSorry relay bad news Pop Darr Uniontown Pennsylvania featured District Dl column last month has passed away will missed family friends hobby loved helped grow Delaware Valley Radio Control Club Tom Haake provided some insight Delaware Valley Radio Control Club Warniinster PA club ffies out field near Doylestown has adult membership 60 have intense focus youth involvement activity Boy Girl Scouts have club trainer PT-40 utilized great deal youth program July1997 151 WORKS work JE Press school students Delta Darts hung out dry Dan Richards Chris Maier John Sullivan enjoy New Years Day Muncy Pennsylvania Bob Erpelding Dick Greenburg Bob Knisely Dick organized Air Force Museum trip Delaware Valleys Vince Carroll beautiful CAP 21 Dave Leach 1997 Weak Signals President Ned Donner flies Shrike Doylestown Delaware/ District Columbia / Maryland/North Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill 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 Phone 804 270-5039 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Phone 910 766-1231 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Phone 757595-0997 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Road Chesapeake VA 23322 Phone 757 421-4545 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Phone 302 798-8447 Richard Dick SmIth 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Phone 540 943-1684 Bliss Teague 625 5th Avenue SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Phone 704 324-2164 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 YEAR 2003 CENTENNIAL year 2003 will 100 years since Wright Brothers flew Wright Flyer Kill Devil Hills near Kitty Hawk North Carolina area Outer Banks North Carolina preparing big celebration commemorate occasion Some local business establishments have contacted George Rohbaugh member Dare County RIC Flyers about building static display models 1903 Wright Flyer models will display local businesses will also used meetings gettogethers local organizations picture shows Georges static display models Wright Flyer will appear commemorative dinners some local business establishments George discussing make 1903 Wright Flyer RIC version will actually fly Hmmmmnt maybe yes maybe no GET OUT YOUR CHECK BOOK aware takes lot time effort build RIC aircrafteven simple trainers takes lot money some effort get ready built ARFs ready fly build precision scale model competition aerobatics now talking lots bucks almost untold time effort So should also aware stupidly turn transmitter having field frequency clip attached antenna planes air cause plane crash obligated replace aircraft Can think reason should held responsible did deed pay earth should pilot airborne plane frequency clip transmitter antenna expect compensate him stupidity no simple goof big mistake know better QOPS type miscalculationyou have cost innocent victim lot time money well possibly cutting whole flying season off no reasonable explanation actions screwed up So get out check book make reparations victim Put yourself victims place Would smile sweetly say Oh thats right Ive got lots money time soit really doesnt make difference Have gotten attention serious stuff want turn radio field GET THE CLIP use wait Make sure have clip antenna before turn radio try fly securing clip having antenna have no recourse guy does have turns transmitter above article printed Central Carolina RIC Modelers Newsletter Food thought DISTRICT P/ EVENTS District IV Mini Meeting scheduled May 2nd 3rd 4th Delaware R/C Clubs field has Canceled due mix up commum cations between myself Delaware RJC Club realize event restricted JMAA members IMAA type aircraft means IMAA members IMAA type aircraft per mitted participate Therefore does make sense hold AMA Meeting does include AMA members Joe Asher president Delaware RC Club will arrange antoher date time place hold Delaware AMA District IV meeting Only District Meeting portion event being can celed Fly will held scheduled Doug Jessie good CID know will have fun MARC SHOW TIMONIUM MD Mid Atlantic Radio Contml hobby show will held Saturday & Sunday June 7th & 8th Timonium Fairgrounds Exhibition hall Timonium Md leading manu facturers will will large AMA boothavailable ques tions ideas suggestions other AMA information will static displays demos swap shop show sponsored MARCED INC Contact Ron Stahl information 4521 Beilvieu Ave Baltimore Md Tel-410-664-2712 LEADER CLUB AWARD Congratulations Middle Atlantic Radio Kontrol Society qualifying AMA Gold Leader Club Award awards will shipped direct AMA listed club contact person Once again congratulations achievement AVP BOB BABURA RIC after school program rolling right along ALL NINETEEN STUDENTS HAVE JOINED AMA time appears magazine will have conducted test flights aircraft well underway flight training portion program wish thank following manufacturers/suppliers donations program Aerotrend Balsa USA Dave Brown Products Dougs Hobbies Estes Ind Excel Hobby Blade Corp Futaba Corp Harry Higley & Sons mc Model Airplane News Mud Duck Aviation Tower Hobbies Hobby Center RCMBis conducting Old Timer Contests June 28th & Aug 23rd rain dates being following days 1997 TOC Maryland flight demo-fly hosted SWAP Club Baltimore June 21st & 22nd field Baltimore Highlands Md Flyers being mailed clubs Dist IV AVP DICK SMITH Harnsonburg Valley R/C club has number activities planned perhaps largest being annual big bird fly-in scheduled June 28th & 29th Last year world class flyer Dave Patrick attended special guest flying demos speaking evening dinner Dave expected return years event should make another enjoyable affair Charlottesville Rivanna Club has named annual IMAA fly-in Howard Crispin Memorial Fly-in memory Howard Crispin charter member ofthe club long time AMA District IV VP nice touch years event will held Aug 8th & 9th Expoland R/C Club newer clubs has active training program R/C newcomers program headed Joe Hodges along others has given much time helping others fly Before new flyers eam wings program requires among other things flyer successfully perform three take offs landings during same flight engine shut down know program has success see 10 & 11 year olds soloing after just short time later observed performing acrobatic maneuvers Yes R/C alive well club GONE FLYING Model Aviation Ft 11 [e au t — Florida Georgia / Puerto Rico ,,jlinalTennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 205 322-3002 FAX 205 252-2654 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chldgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 WllheImlna Chlhaaz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxoille TN 37517 John G Cooper 4755 Cloister Cove Memphis TN 35115 James H Edwards 500 Mimosa Dr New Jbany MS 35652 William T Haywood 4 Robin Cirde Foley AL 35535 Karl Nensal 353 erianecod #42 MerIdian MS 39305 Louiae boo 256 Huotridge Way Winterspengs FL 32705 Richard Jackson 2115 Thorolee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris JoIner 95 Len Rd 235 Phenio City AL 35567 Dr John MartIn 2150 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom MorrIs 327 Pueblo Pass Ansistos AL 36206 Unda OHeam 3515 Maze Ln Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach FL32405 George Peetwian 3644 Lake Smyma GA 30052 Frank Tiarro 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Omen 3604 N Riser Rd Gainesville GA 30566 Lee Webster 1000 Sycarnom Manchester TN 37355 Joseph MicalizzI HC 566 Box 10397 Faiarrto Puerto Rico 00735 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fialds 193W Strickland Rd. Intelachen FL 32145 Phone 904 654-2517 As elected representative AMA pledge keep informed District activities andsoforth Two areas catching rapidly radio controlled helicopters nonfly MODEL SHOW/SWAP MEETS report 2 helicopter flings 5 Swap Meets idea reporting introduce important persons actually promoting conducting directing affairs First lets go Crescent City Florida see Ernie Hubers Heli Fly-In Pictured above Ernie Mary Huber Look happy dont they.. Ernie purchased 80 acres land teaches others fly helicopter has just 8th annual heli Fly hosted some 51 registered entrants far away Minnesota New Jersey England Helicopter flying catching like mad Some flyers explained models can everything real ones possible invest much $4000 model above meet Wayne Jackson Chuck Wacker Contest Director Ernie Huber again Now want take Helena Alabama week later Birmingham Helicopter Modelers Alabaster RC Club sponsored 3rd Annual CENTRAL ALA HELICOPTER FLY-IN officials told over 80 pilots registered 15 different states same flyers Ernie Hubers Fly-In also attended Alabaster RC Club fling Meet important officials promoted conducted Central Ala Heli Fly-In Shown above Gary Wright Contest Director David Harkey Alabaster Club President George Routon Ronnie Quarles None Contests Fly-Ins Fun-Flys Championships Indoor and/or Outdoor Meets Record Setting Expos anything would possible except dedication volunteer modelers unselfishly dedicate time efforts make possible Now want attach same respect dedication modelers promote sponsor conduct Non flying affairs catching like mad also Flyers like congegate get rid kits parts tools junk no longer want talk other etc same time looking some priceless item desperately need might seriously underpriced have 5 last few weeks want meet sponsors Foley Ala South Alabama RC Modelers conducted SWAP MEET AUCTION National Guard Armory above Club President Walt Szachara AMA Assoc VP Bill Haywood armory Pictured above Norm Frances Deputy Warner Robbins Ga conducting Southeastern Model Show Perry Agricenter Perry Georgia exchange meet sponsored Georgia Aircraft Modelers Assoc heralded Americas Largest Model Aircraft Exchange Meet dont know largest plenty big everybody staving ball Frances interupt paperwork pose Next go Fort Payne Ala 7th annual SWAP MEET & STATIC SHOW Dekalb RC Flyers sponsors Barry Strickland Sylvania charge Barry interupted duties minute pose snap above 1 could show him Gary Schoen Mentone Alabama Next go Greenville South Carolina gym 4th Presbyterian Church Blue Ridge RC Club holds its annual SWAP MEET above Club President Everette Smith Harold Littleton Event Director Fred Willard Club Treasurer Lastly go Huntsville Ala Rocket City RCers SWAP MEET Jaycees Bldg Pictured above Box Walls Contest Director RCRC SWAP Affair Bill Pendergraft also charge CC Wilson Gene Hunter people run fun show swap things Ret Col Reeves Lippincott writing Alaska has asked mention death friend Thomas Soderberg Tampa Fla us grieve friend Reeves ourselves fine District member less 1997 153 Illinois Indians Kentucky Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 80656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet syauer@clisdecnsiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kailend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 706 798-7242 Hal Parentl 1920 Bucldnghsm Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Baliard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 48733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Busseil 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1608 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 -3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 746-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginsvlle MO 64037- 1859 Eve 816 564-2481 District VI keeps up-to date e-mail list latest version sent out list month would like part list send name along club name number sysbauet@harpocnsiitedu LIBERTY IN fly-in Norris Field private grass full scale airstrip near Liberty held last October 35 models ranging 1/2 combat 1/3 scale Fifty pilots enjoyed day flying cookout everyone pitching great food crowd also treated full-scale aerobatics Pitts S-2B its smaller twin S-l S People traveling NATS welcome stop some flying Buds local hobby shop has directions Pictures information courtesy W Norris Next have G Vogele some entries Golden age Thompson Trophy Racing event Models must years 1929 through 1939 COX 049 reed valve engines required Pictures information L Matustik NGFIELD IL Club #2359 Knights Air R/C Club sponsoring two- day Electric oaly fly-in June 28 29 press release states Springfield offers large shopping area Childrens Zoo Illinois State Museum historical Abraham Lincoln attractions ample supply campgrounds hotels motels restaurants Plenty things keep entire family entertained minivacation weekend details contact Tim McDonough via e-mail tpm@inwnet DOWNERS GROVE IL Club #279 Woodland Aero Modelers will set up R/C Aero Model booth Downers Grove Heritage Fest clubs annual appearance fest promote public relations educate public about R/C aviation year fest will held Friday through Sunday June 27 29 Last years winner raffle part promoting club Jerry Dan Ryan Smigle raffle included completely-built trainer engine radio Also included 1-year club membership pre-flight training flight instruction Picture shows club members manning booth L R R Wurl D Bartley M Campos president E Zbylut Picture two shows winners raffle Pictures information sent F Fratto ST LOUIS MO Club #3237 SAM NX 211 held old time U-Control meet Buder Park St Louis Picture shows J Schifico G Vogele slow fly entries Models must SAM eligible 1942 earlier Note John left still flies Jim Walker U-Reely 154 Model Aviation site travels Any winters like past well have head south December GPS flying site locations would make easier us find good spot hide cold Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Tray 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 Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 8496 S 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 Springtime frozen northland city airport flooded couple model airports under water sandbag walls appearing everywhere calls volunteers help man/woman dikes appear TV winter snowfall heading south between its season Mall Shows have few pictures around District thing certain Mall Shows Exhibits/Trade Shows such Toledo others greatest places showcase sport make modelers feel good about hobby visiting public suddenly realizes just big important sport really youre talking about next years show summers open house flying field certain invite local government officials educators Fewer flying fields will lost decision-makers know just much mean locality measure clubs activity involvement Leader Club Program CONGRATULATIONS Green Bay Model Airplane Club Green Bay Wisc Ribcrackers Livonia Mich activities receiving gold Leader Club Award Leader Club Award nice Atta Boy/Girl recognition doing things other just boring holes air Take look new Charter pack see few items may need improve overall club operation earn Leader Club Award youre looking through charter pack may want fill out site location form mail Hdqtrs Most private pilots own GPS receiver have access can provide information need Once its collected can bundled booklet posted AMA 3 L4 j Pete Waters L Mark Warwashanna Joe Hass son couple youngsters Mark Willow Run Air Museum near Detroit Ml photo shows forth engine display July 1997 155 group youngsters watching RIC video Duluth MN mall show show featured several flight simulators several videos flying action couple servo-driven models show flight control operations Lots things kids to learn about model aviation Part model display Duluth MN mall show center fountain area surrounded floor level suspended displays different types airplane models River City RIO Club winners Mason City IA mall show 1 R Jack Kinsinger Mike Tekippe Dennis Kiemas show Coordinator Chris Boyden Paul Daniel P-51 Charity Fly Flying Electrons Club Menomonee Rice County R/O Club mall show Falls WI Paul flew P-51 low level Faribault MN lineup sports planes escort beautiful B-25 part across hall lineup pattern airshow Photo Dennis Van Lare competition planes Bob Delaney OS 46 powered Tom Wilk behind counter explaining Duelist Menomonee Falls WI engine collection visitors CharityFlyin Notethesafetyfenceinthe Duluth R/O Club mall show Duluth MN background Photo Dennis Van Lare urn] i1 t LWU inuuuu 1 tin k Arkansas Louisiana / New Mesino Oldatroma Texas 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 Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 FaIlon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234972241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 have put off mentioning several modelers have lost past two years fully intend cover another column soon must mention passing district Viiis true greatsNictor Stanzel left us suddenly April 5 1997 known Victor brother Joe over 50 years valued friendship highly lost Joe some years ago Vic steadfastly remained head Victor Stanzel Co continually hobby related business since 1930s know us ever Shark flew Monoline will feel part heritage has left us Vics passing sadness pure joy Let tell about bit skullduggery pulled off March First called Bud Tenny tell him Superior Service Award Jesse Shepherd What wanted Bud him arrange some sort meeting just before monthly indoor flying sessions meet ing would surprise Jesse award called Jesse told him same thing Only time Superior Service Award Bud Well took couple months everything gel mean time flyers frequent Bedford Boys Ranch gymnasium slipping around whispering Bud Jesse surprised Bud Jesse going awards sprung goodness sake dont let know about Im sure get picture setting up other As turned out several group got brunch meeting together nice restaurant met restaurant 1100 PM least 40 attendance area modelers came pay respect two fine gentlemen have given much themselves years point really goofed chose make Jesses award first Jesse stunned kept saying thought supposed guy intended think pretty well tipped Bud off what going still thrill make Buds award see didnt make Jesses award Jesse Shepherd Jr did feeling such award would mean much came son Jesse Shepherd started out early days ofthe NACA laboratory place nations finest modelers went during last years just before W W 11 Taibi Parmenter Blanchard Everett started younger set beginning what now known NASA Anyway Jesse came back Texas after war retired major aircraft company several years ago over 40 years Jesses life has teaching introducing modeling walks life too few Jesse Shepherds whole world would much richer first met Bud Tenny member great US Air Force model teams time Bud Gene Stiles developed neat little CLstunt ship flew really well top made best efforts look pretty trashy Along about 1960 Bud got really hooked indoor got involved awhile Still Bud continued serve AMA serving contest boards 196768 chairman boards about time Bud threw himself entirely behind indoor movement some years published main Indoor newsletter himself believe Today still have Bud serving few have chairtnan Indoor CB some 48 years know of continuous service knowledge first time district has said thank truly rich fine modelers District VIII have fine people urge take little time out busy day contribute making AMA better two men have done years must tell about rest day spent Bedford Boys Ranch gymnasium 5 glorious hours watching some indoor flying breath fresh air scribe Old friend Jim Clem once top CL Speed flyer doing almost 8 1/2 mm ministick towards end day Jesses granddaughter Megan set Jr record mini-stick! Dont know proud Dad Grandad day have great heritage AMA embrace phases modeling indiscriminately Frank Cummings black man National Champion before Jackie Robinson allowed play Dodgers some people allowed room hotel because religion some founders Polks Carl Goldberg Leon Shulman etc etc. modeler has right thing Just because yours costs money doesnt mean its important gives FUN 156 Model Aviation e Shepherd Jr reads Inscription Superior Service Award presents dad Jesse Shepherd Sr George Aldrich says Gotcha Jesse Two great Texans have given lifetime modeling well District VIII Bud Tenny Jesse Shepherd [left right] Aldrich enjoying l Aviation Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us knoW Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 765 288-4899 extension 223 Colorado / Kansas Nebraska / North Dakota / South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax701445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1618 Houston DrBismarck ND 58504 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles c/a Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 NEWS FROM COLORADO R/C pyion racing southern Colorado After some 10 years absence Quickie 500 Pylon Racing revived Pikes Peak RIC Club Pueblo R/C Club 1996 contest season total 8 races held April through October three Pueblo five Colorado Springs Since two cities 50 miles apart organizers felt could generate participation making joint effort Now season over have reviewed results pleased report race well-attended average 14 entries both southern northern Colorado tried keep rules simple entry fees minimal $4 gave certificate trophies top four places using cumulative-point system race consisted 16-heat matrix maximum four planes per heat Its rewarding experience see enthusiastic friendly competition races Volunteers willing help scoring judging fueling tech inspection spectators turned out cheer favorite racer did have few crashes usually saw new plane entered race since Quickies live up name require little building time Pilot feedback has 100% favor continuing Quickie 500 races 1997 plans already underway establish schedule Thanks Custom Hobbies providing fuel Colorado Hobby Products pylon poles Aero Lettering trophies special thanks Larry Osborn Dave Miller organizing races serving CDs Will Teach Fly Frits Jetten Have ever noticed small number young people hobby majority RC hobbyists older men Some started way back control line days others got radio control later after RC systems became readily available affordable Unlike last two generations kids nowadays just dont have fascination airplanes least thats what read somewhere During past couple months several younger people have come flying field have shown interest flying model airplanes havewith parents help Im sureinvested money time purchase assembly airplane model past few weekends pleasure helping couple kids about 14 years old really together showed much interest quick learners soon flew around doing some time helped driven RC cars flown computer simulator two conditions usually produce quicklearning student will youngsters keep coming back Sometimes parents dont share sons interest RC provide transportation field So believe up us keep interest up making training stay field fun interesting As clubs instructors have few other end trainer cord buddy box really makes feel good catches sticks hobby soon moving trainer higher-performance models dont show up after couple lessons always wonder what happened question something did didnt during training may have caused lose interest dont like cut student loose after first solo flight should teach students solo quickly possible get rid faster should make sure can fly safely feels comfortable flying solo under variety conditions crosswinds included As instructors have responsibility teach other necessary things take off fly land model airplanes should also teach about safety some aerodynamics about club rules bit physics field courtesy mechanics occasional team work consideration others things believe should part RC instructors flight training course advice just appointed club instructors either would better club members better pilots did better job instructing helping others So teaching others consider including following Discuss dangers hobby Make student aware injuries spinning prop can cause Ask him bystanders stay out prop arc explain propellers spinners occasionally come off Explain frequency control system purpose radio impound what consequences should cause someone else crash Show securely hold model pits during engine start up safely carry model runway Make aware safety courtesy rules no flying behind pilot stations no taxing pits communicate other pilots around runway 'on runway landing taking off deadstick Azalea City Aviator Frits Jetten Editor The remaining portion article will appear next month 4July 1997 157 Arizona California Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom httpiWwwama-1 Ocom/ama Glenn Caner Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 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 ISee last months column tor additional AVPs Coordinators Associate Vice Presidents District X prepares host 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition slated held near San Jose California San Francisco South Bay area August 30 through September 7 Clubs around District have offered host several flyin breakfasts help promote event provide opportunity District X members discuss AMA issues learn about Expo Breakfasts have already held Phoenix Tucson San Fernando Valley Additional fly-ins scheduled San Diego LA / Orange County Sacramento North South Bay areas District also working events Nevada Utah Fly-in Breakfast sponsored District X cooperation host club Participants treated delicious allyou-can-eat breakfast pancakes eggs bacon sausage juice milk coffee Members District staff club officers serve hosts District X modelers families enjoy modestly priced breakfast great day flying breakfasts priced near break proceeds day put forward offset Districts costs hosting Expo Volunteers Needed. District also looking volunteers interested lending hand during nine-day event great need administrative help well workers various events interested helping out years Expo please contact AVP Don Goeschl 805940-6066 can also reached via e-mail amaexpo@aolcom US mail 513 West Ave 1-13 Lancaster California 93534 interested information about Expo individual events information can also obtained Don club interested hosting Fly-in Breakfasts have yet scheduled can contacting Mr Rex Powell Rex can reached 6024880151 mail 6955 E Mighty Saguaro Way Scottsdale Arizona 85262 Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn Model Aviation Bieber San Fernando ValleyThe California United Free Flighters RC Flyers took task organizingannual banquet held Sunday March Expo breakfast held Sepulveda16 Honored years get together Basin Ricc did fantastic job largewas Nathan Day CUFFMACs 1996 portion food items donated byJunior Top Points Champion award local sponsors added thewas presented Bill Kuykendall 1997 success eventPresident Daniel Heinrich Mr Ralph Prey presided over afternoon affair year CUFFMAC members treated extremely interesting presentation Thermal Dynamics keynote speaker F3B World Champion Joe Wurtz Members Cholla Choppers Model Airplane Club presented AMAs Award Achievement 1997 Vintage Stunt Classic annual banquet Tucson Arizona March 22 award recognition Cholla Coppers 50th year AMA chartered club hand receive award Cholla Chopper members Robin Sizemore L Louis Wolgast Lou Crane Randy Cuberly Above. Rex Powell President International Scale Soaring Association serves up hot cup coffee Arizona Model Aviators club president Jim Luby wife Mary man griddle Expo Fly-in Mesa AZ Jan 22 Below. TIMPA board member Lynn Geuder cooks eggs order Tucson Mar15 have attended Vintage Stunt Classic over years very familiar effervescence young lady Michele Keville daughter event coordinators Mike Jo Ann Keville Having helped nearly nine VSCs Michele honored year event participants plaque recognition thanks Mounted plague models Navys Blue Angels Michele will joining Navy Summer plans aircraft mechanic Good luck Michele thanks helping make VSC truly memorable event Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jeny llolcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave. Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincolt 1201 Farrow Cirde Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Ktamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Ullooet Ct. LaCanner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE. Bellevue WA 98007 unsung berm among put modeling events people scut work pitch tents move loads mow grass fix food sell keep records judge events anything else necessary just keep whole thing working just lost such person Floyd Grove Jr wrote about March 21 1997 R/C community lost Grand Dame Known Addie Crow just plain Addie lady friend knew very gracious host never went up Crows RV being asked day wanted cup coffee Addie never knew stranger will missed RIC lovers world wide wife Leon Duke Crow 44 years Addie perpetual figure almost R/C event west coast during marriage left behind will have hard time finding someone replace good humor straight forward outlook honest helpful advice course great coffee us Duke Family mourn loss send best wishes goes much greater Fly shall ever see NW Scalemasters qualifier takes place June 20-22 Farragut State Park north Coeur dAlene o Maybe scenic places world fly aircraft certainly place whole family enjoy vacation place compete exchange experiences like minded modelers Usually weather cooperates can rain spring northern Idaho bring protection both sun rain big Dist XI electric meet takes place Boeing Hawks field Space Center Kent WA June 28- 29 beginning weve seen innovation electric power developed corner country high anxiety kind event just old new friends trying out latest exchanging much information history repeats will Fun Fly hosted July Boeing Eagles field near Everett Last summer held well attended enjoyed event hope will try again event Cohn Payne sent picture Richard Farmer Pilots Choice Award winning Ultimate Biplane Early July its Pinehollow 97 time Over July 12-13 weekend very nice resort high east slope Mt Hood Portland Shy Knights will host annual NW R/C Seaplane Champs Enjoy flying camping swimming conununing fellow modelers premier event Contact Jerry Holcomb 360-892-7732 evenings land planes what fly 12th July visit South Lane RIC Modelers will host 2nd Annual Fertile Turtle R/C Air Show Fly field near Creswell OR plan swap shop static display along flying Contact Timm Wagner 78623 Rat Crk Rd Cottage Grove OR 97424 us think about what might keep us earning Season patch think bitter cold deep snow terrible winds Seldom rain factor last year NW has soggy say least Down Eugene Morrie Gilbert chance Prop Spinner able get 3rd patch flu over 77 inches rain winter kept him word group will try best weather next winter control line club may have go floats succeed According Tad Crusty Russell Editor SRAC NE Plane Talk SRAC has produced prospective member package introduce new possible members club Other clubs have may just heard about tad too late newcomers issue Graham Hicks asked remind scale enthusiasts 7th annual Grande Ronde Bush Pilots Scale Contest Courtright Field south La Grande will take place 16-17 August Expert Sportsman Team Fun Scale will events along famous Sat Night Steak Feed Contact Graham 54 1-9633953 900 Main La Grande OR 97850 Bush Pilots announce RIC Swap Meet Spaghetti Dinner Friday Aug 15th held basement 1st Presbyterian Church La Grande 4 9pm dinner 5 7pm Call Ron Tincher 541-963-3807 Puyallup ory Mount Rainier R/C Soeiety did usual excellent job bringing modelers other folks up top-notch show Seventeen shows later Bob Pfeiffers idea carried Bob Ford group dedicated club members has matured show best anywhere An amazing amount work necessary order just get organized let alone have happen smoothly does Now could just get Bob smile time time its wise note ageing population Too often late Ive found myself writing about long time friend has gone West gently euphemism has time its good news Since weather Febreary nice Frank Hirleman both Prez Western Oregon Flying Aces Squadron Editor Propwash WOFAS newsletter decided go walk good idea After short experienced some chest pain After returning home self diagnosed angina decided put off doing anything about bad idea until next shot 4 days later came ambulance trips 3 hospitals After angioplasty rooter personal scale Frank doing fine Getting exercise watching diet Frank thinks should keep experience mind especially understand should have pains chest upper arms get yourself medical provider right later Let tell its just gastritis Big quicker get help better chanceof building flying next plane Brent Watkins NE Editor Frozen Tales made 8 flights electric Midnight Sun R/C Clubs Jan 1 fun fly Thats especially notable realize temperature Fairbanks -42 degrees during event No mention wind chill some Polar Bear Event summer its wanner club will hold IiMAC event part WaternWheels event held July 4 5and6 1997 159
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Inside View Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Gary Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memoijal Dr Muncie IN 47302 museum Some 50 years ago retired assistant manager Tulsa grocery store used penny create endowment museum bearing name Ferd Threstle sole mission museum mandated Ferds will make name famous Dutiful administrators Ferds museum face daunting task creating meaningful exhibits programming fulfills museums mission have refined task art international calligraphy competitions based beautiful inventive playful ways writing Ferd Threstles name lapidary competitions based writing Ferds name head pins other small objects installation art competitions billboards gardens buildings around Tulsa incorporate Ferds name innovative amusing ways operate yearly budget about $16 million have endowment $500 million city Tulsa state museum association some Threstle family members challenging bequest order court saying current prospective value endowment grotesquely disproportionate what necessary carry out museums mandate museum docs make requisite contribution advancement society ought hallmark museum Famous Ferd Threstle Museums existence wealth invites us question assumptions about definition museum So exactly what thing called museum Answering question requires examining evolution museums society museums popular public institutions before Civil War Wealthy patrons arts antiquities created rooms homes display collections Museums associated private showcases hobbies rich growth great cities after Civil War dedicated museum buildings appeared multitudes Following 1893 Worlds Columbian Exposition Chicago cities erected ornate city halls imposing train stations monumental museum buildings part City Beautiful movement concept museum transformed private showcase civic showcase focal point public pride As museums grew number obvious needed professionally trained workers realize potential centers community service educational resources Gallery talks school group tours loans objects other institutions museum publications public relations new roles museums professionalization museum work began establishment American Association Museums 1906 offices Smithsonian creation museum training programs Harvard invention automobile brought about change museums passage Federal Highway Act 1921 prompted development national highway system created new breed Americans tourist Touring Americans drove endlessly searching lost past found museums Tourism created industry people realized museums meant business astounding success 1925 opening Deutches Museum Munich Germany also profoundly changed concept museum country new institution calling itself museum displaying art anything historic Its halls filled interactive hands-on activities working models live demonstrations American industrialists museum professionals loved adopted idea set out building spree museum industrys newly defined role demonstrate Americas technological triumphs industrial might Museums meant really big business now came crash almost society suffered ways during Depression museums survived because New Deal first time federal government joined American museums preserve nations heritage provide cultural educational stimulus people Historic Sites Act 1925 strengthened nostalgic decorative arts movement seemed sweeping country Government historical activity public historical interest thus meshed very time America needed boost its economy national spirit As New Deal rushed flood projects launched involving museums history almost phased out Depression waned However widespread success cooperative efforts between museums federal government forever ealarged enriched concept museum enhanced importance museums civilization just time civilization treasures its museums being faced possibility inevitable destruction through world war totalitarianism idea museum now become synonymous tax-supported institutions run trained professionals need broad base public support ensure funding forced museums concentrate creative educational public programming during war years drive survive its consequences because museums became competitive players educational-recreational marketplace retailers adopting modern sales methods promotional stunts publicity campaigns As result museum attendance exploded time Bicentennial rush enlarge old institutions build new ones reached amazing speed responding demands society museums transforming image institution run elite multidisciplinary community centers providing unique kind learning Indeed major justifications existence museums focused museums role providing leaming experience could duplicated anywhere else especially classroom museums cannot things people essential carefully define primary role museum execute faithfully can museum needs live up richest definition word National Model Aviation Museum seeks make requisite contribution advancement society ought hallmark museum much collection Conunued page 147 144 Model Aviation 4 Winter over calendar says daylight savings time will allow us sneak out evening flying session couple times week dont know about am ready small problem however temperature home just 15 yes fifteen degrees Admittedly have managed sneak off Florida about 10 days seems everyone knows winter over except Mother Nature Lots happening around lately SFA lawsuit finally over can really say about judgement contained official published statement Please dont bug VP tell dirt say official release could jeoprodize AMA eyes court mail bag has full around lately majority letters being people some problem something AMA doing Its amazing letters result someone understanding something consequently drawing wrong conclusion example letter received member dont have letter dont have members name concemed club having hard time coming up officers rules say officers must Open members club mostly Senior Citizens makes good point literal reading rules look membership cards would lead conclusion actuality Senior Citizen members really Open members pay reduced rate look Bylaws will find Senior Citizen class membership Open members purposes except dues An example Senior Citizen can Contest Director Leader Member though both designations require Open member Another similar misunderstanding guy raked over coals over requirement club spend lot money buy GPS measure Latitude/Longitude club field order re-Charter club also objected amount paperwork involved charter process havent fill out charter club paperwork awful long time dont doubt like paperwork has escalated agree idea instead listing names etc mem bers simply AMA numbers should suf fice Ill talk HQs about see can Back Latitude/Longitude problem paperwork apparently pushed GPS system easiest way obtain Lat/Long hard some concluded acceptable method deter mining field position SUCH IS NOT THE CASE HQs does care determine Latitude/Longitude field done reasonably accurately methods available get infor mation could easy calling what ever agency records deeds asking asking County Engineering Dept Another way would get aviation sectional chart neednt new chart locate field Any way can determine right AMA reason need information protect flying site Principally can use determine distance between flying site another club applying charter have number cases have chartered new clubs flying fields too close exist ing chartered clubs flying fields Without reliable way avoid problem often find ourselves trying resolve after fact much difficult task Pylon Racing specifically Quarter 40 has faced some controversy lately result some misinformation lead some people believe poised step mandate rules dont know came false dont have authority case What happened got number calls letters both sides controversy whereupon called chainnan Pylon Contest Board discuss problem After leaming could about problem told him Contest Board Chairman Id adopt particular compromise didnt exactly jump up down suggestion either favor against rather took it intended SUGGESTION know Wayne Yeager quite well can assure type intimidated least call AMA President took suggestion just suggestion others seem think will mandate something wont have no inclination have no authority short its Contest Boards problem dont envy tricky issue Its funny sometimes subject leads realize similar problem exists another area thinking about Senior Citizen vs Open memberships officers clubs suddenly realized todays rules would make impossible charter junior club like described involved kid last months column Hrnrnnn guess need some work area Speaking about kids check out ads AMAJEAA Aeromodelling Academy July have great expectations program idea club might sponsor kid program wasnt total sponsorship could make possible some kid might otherwise able attend Think about utive Council Meeting Highlights Motions made April 19 1997 Executive Council meeting MOTION moved G Aldrich VIII seconded B Brown III approve F3A World Championships Pensacola Florida 1999 Motion passed unanimously LX absent MOTION II moved B Brown III seconded J McNeill V loan $6000 Lakeland Aeromodelers per conditions described account 7009075 Motion passed 11 yes -2 no IVNAA MOTION III moved C Foreman IV seconded C Bauer VI mail out Lender Member Questionnaire submitted present Leader Members results questionnaire tamed over committee review Motion passed 12 yes 1 no XI MOTION IV moved C Foreman IV seconded E McCollough Xl approve AMA DISTANCE EDUCATION PROJECTS 1 Delta Dart Training Video 2 Electronic Field Trip Motion passed unanimously MOTION V moved W De Cou II seconded C Foreman IV establish fund $100000 new product review Motion passed unanimously MOTION VI moved E McCollough XI seconded R Hanson X allocate legal expenses AMA Club # 535 Salem R/C Pilots Association amount $116174 allocate legal expenses AMA club # 943 Bamstormers R/C Club Inc amount $52074 Motion passed unanimously MOTION VII moved B Brown III seconded G Aldrich VIII allow Renew 2 paids within time frame November 15 1996 allowed $300 credit toward 1998 membership Motion passed unanimously MOTION VIII moved B Brown III seconded R Miller IX modify presented Nationals Standing Rules determine method naming National Champions Motion passed unanimously XI absent July1997 145 m ~4 lb LIU1 Uit IeldU Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Femwood Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 1996 audit report has issued accounting firm Brady Ware Schoenfeld Inc Certified Public Accountants Over next few months shall present various statements report realize will little bit boring some will least give chance look what AMA consists paper audit report first statement presented Statement Financial Position Since Statements Financial Position appear following page years ended December 31 1996 1995 statement financial position snapshot business certain moment time technically changes very next tick clock assets side financial position presents classified fonn assets Academy Model Aeronautics December 31 1996 compared same classifications assets year ended December 31 1995 can munediately see knowing what last year knowing what have year adds great deal understanding Let us begin looking headings left hand side page beginning Current Assets Current Assets Current assets items expect convert cash within next twelve months will attempt conunent very briefly line items below Current Assets Cash cash equivalents funds AMA has bank Receivables amounts due Model Aviation advertisements Inventory cost merchandise museum store supply service catalog receive Prepaid insurance consists workmans compensation comprehensive general liability group insurance professional liability auto fire insurance along other coverages appropriate protect property Prepaid membership costs represents costs forms mailing etc necessary send membership application form costs paid AMA sent out packet catalogs special information decals forms sign up current year costs will applied expenses year 1997 because income collected mailing will 1997 income Prepaid expenses consists NATS 1997 expenses have paid 1996 will used until 1997 major expense item represents payments articles Model Aviation Magazine have run yet scheduled future publication Prepaid taxes balance have left federal government consisting carryover refund 1995 year plus estimated taxes paid 1996 deducting tax unrelated business income primarily sale Model Aviation advertising Investments represents money AMA has hand backup potential liability self-insured portion insurance membership also includes money being held construction Headquarters building Muncie Property Equipment represents cost expenditures various items categorized underneath caption straight forward believe require further comment have questions about will happy assist answer Other Assets Mortgage note receivable note receivable obtained AMA sold Reston property AMA collecting $1879 month principal interest Life memberships receivable represents amounts will collect during current year people have already pledged become life members AMA making payments installment basis right hand side page see words Liabilities Net Assets Let us examine headings beginning Current Liabilities Current Liabilities Various items listed under category Basically items expenditures will occur within next twelve months Accounts payable represents what AMA owes local trade payables items AMA purchased during past few months Current maturity mortgage payable capital lease obligations represents payments AMA will make next twelve months mortgage property Muncie two leases equipment AMA using headquarters building Accrued expenses made up property tax due vacation pay sales taxed payable Competition funds escrow represents amount holding various competitive groups fly FAI competition during coming year Deferred membership revenue represents collections members dues have paid date will used 1997 year Deferred Membership Revenue item represents moaies have paid members took advantage renewal two years discounted rate money will used 1998 budget Long-Term Liabilities Mortgage payable obligations under capital lease represent balances mortgage capital lease obligations AMA owes will pay 1998 years following current portion will paid 1997 included Current maturities mortgage payable current lease obligations Current Liabilities section above Net Assets unrestricted net assets broken down two categories amount new worth AMA Temporarily restricted net assets represents money being held expended specific items described under category also represent part net worth Total net assets net worth AMA $6699686 amount difference between total assets $11734553 total liabilities $5034867 resulting total net assets $6699686 gives overview Statements Financial Position AMA December31 1996 Acopyofthe financial statements may obtained sending $500 Vicki Barkdull AMA Headquarters sure request latest audited financial statements Until later Model Aviation emy Model Aeronautics Inc Statements Financial Position December 31 1996 1995 ASSETS 19961995 LIABILITES AND NET ASSETS 19961995 CURRENT ASSETS Cash & cash equivalents Receivables Inventory -at cost Prepaid insurance Prepaid membership costs Prepaid expenses Prepaid taxes Total Current Assets IN VESTMENTS PROPERTY & EQUIPMENT Land & improvements Building & improvements Computers & software Museum contents & library Furniture & equipment Vehicles Total Cost Less accumulated depreciation OTHER ASSETS Mortgage note receivable Life memberships receivable MUSEUM COLLECTION $ 2579332 169298 159828 142983 188646 20439 1575 3262101 $ 1943808 147771 120152 139030 269935 26235 14953 2661884 25143782362178 27 t3496 2409635 916615 175873 718183 98942 7032744 1346510 5686234 249840 22000 27 1840 2809263 3473602 675139 133500 687720 98942 7878166 1387041 6491125 23895 23895 $ 11734553$ 11539082 CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable Current maturities mortgage payable & capital lease obligations Accrued expenses Competition funds escrow Deferred membership revenue Total Current Liablities DEFERRED MEMBERSHIP REVENUE LONG-TERM LIABILITIES Mortgage payable -net current maturities Obligation under capital lease -net current maturities Security deposit Total Liablities NET ASSETS Unrestricted net assets Unrestricted net assets available operations Designated Executive Council contingencies Temporary restricted net assets Site development Scholarships & awards Other programs Total Net Assets $87014$172849 7820079200 41860103602 4999248007 37538293573377 40108853977035 182397 793242 48343 841585 5034867 168387 845051 75543 10000 930594 5076016 26057572307791 39400003940000 65457576247791 48069134906 4330541097 62555 153929 6699686 $ 11734553 39272 215275 6463066 $ 11539082 MuseumlPrater Continued page 144 model airplanes aviation museum integrating educational scientific programming along policies conservation exhibition worthy everyones support No matter famous Famous Ferd Threstle Museum can make name thats something theyll never able say es Legacy John Worth Biographers Needed AMA History Program process recording biographies people helped create wonderful world aeromodeling exists today might think would relatively simple project notsimply because huge number people involved Dont assume because someone famous already have biography him have about hundred bios present hundreds needed related problem need biography no longer us have depend friends relatives provide information about Doing after gone lot difficult no longer available recall confirm details lives still us aging ill otherwise unable help much kinds problems present getting some heroes write talk about themselves often choresome incredibly shy reluctant take credit what have contributed accomplished often takes someone other person want write about gather information make available archives thats necessarily bad situation us would rather write talk about someone other ourselves have favorite person youd like tell about wed like helpand can credited effort too want give biographers byline material contribute way name can associated person youre interested inwere looking ghost writers Wed like biographies include personal views insights writeups simply cold listing facts Its particularly important think show human side choosing remember procedure getting involved fairly simple AMA Historian Norm Rosenstock has forms Biographical Information Guidelines forms suggest questions answered provide hints about tell story someone want describe effect fill information answer questions and/or document information key part information desired involves pinning down names dates places What helps accurate possible record complete correct Continued page 148 July1997 147 OPEN INVITATION TO ALL AMA MEMBERS TO ATTEND HOMECOMING97 would like take opportunity month inform two very significant events will take place year will occur right International Aeromodeling Center June 6 7 8 other July 12-17 EAA facility Oshkosh Wisconsin Homecoming back after year lay off Due member input Executive Council determined Homecoming should again occur 1997 version will better ever Plans provide three days unhindered flying members wish attend Free flight control line radio control activities will taking place simultaneously separate venues real purpose event make International Aeromodeling Center available membership just come enjoy fly renew old friendrships enjoy facility rapidly becoming focal point aeromodeling country big difference between Homecoming 97 previous Homecomings year event will run conjunction brand new event AMA MODEL HOBBY EXPO Model Hobby Expo will opening AMAs doors general public provide opportunity discover hobbies otherwise may have never known existed Manufacturers distributors supporting endeavor activities offered will include build fly model aircraft rockets intro control line flights buddy-box radio control flights Young Eagles flights radio control car boat experiences will also hot air balloon demonstrations food concessions other family-oriented activities Please plan packing up family visiting International Aeromodeling Center June 6 7 8 1997 part Homecoming 97 second event would like make aware AMA/EAA AEROMODELING ACADEMY will whole new venture AMA EAA purpose introduce youth ages 14-17 building flying model aircraft five-day camp will held EAA facility Oshkosh Wisconsin July 12-17 1997 students will emersed model aviation building trimming flying simple hand-launched gliders building flying complete four-channel radio control aircraft will seminars selecting proper woods tools glues specific building projects use resources Along modeling activities students will given guided tours EAA museum Pioneer Field Young Eagles flights Some major supporters Academy date Sig Manufacturing Company Futaba Corporation America K&B Manufacturing just name three event example AMAs EAAs teamwork effort share experience model aviation young people show benefits aviation positive impact could have lives believe results such event will development programs can passed onto clubs used local level accomplishing same goals aware need allow youngsters get involved type effort could lay foundation ongoing efforts area strongly recommend clubs monitor progress AMA/EAA Aeromodeling Academy have questions contact Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters Volunteer Program need help As association volunteers serve backbone organization Help needed areas museum store front counter clerical computer docents research special events AMA trying develop pool members non members willing assist love airplanes love mix mingle people will thrive social interaction volunteering museum store during AMA special events interested application located web site request calling AMA HQ speaking Volunteer Coordinator es/Worth Continued page 147 Contact Norm 124 Granada St Royal Palm Beach FL 33411 Tel 407 798-5154 Fax 407 753-6661 Important famous modelers AMA Hall Fame other halls fame NFFS SAM yR/CS etc Thats no guarantee have adequate biographies themwe may have some basics enough good biography Along similar lines note got voted hall fame nominated yet electedwe need info too people nominated national recognition nominations often skimpy simply say something like Everybody knows Joe Blow achievements obvious Well often theyre obvious often theres misinformation myth involved information want history books wed like complimentary factual probably will surprised famous names have biographies thats reaction feel can help fill some blanks cant complete biography contact Norm Rosenstock ask Biography forms help tell what know can find out about list right scratches surface needed biographiesmany sought Some listed former AMA presidentsincluding number Willis Brown Model Aviation ecticut / 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 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 PYLON RACING PYLON 105 two sites world dedicated R/C pylon racing Phoenix Arizona other District Bridgewater MA Credit development unique extraordinary concept idea reality belongs own District VP Don Krafft fellow pattern flyer Dave Eisner racing enthusiasts Don McStay Tom Rebenklau Together modeled Race dedicated site after Pattern dedicated site Don Dave developed nearby Halifax two clubs chartered separately Privateers Pattern P105 Racing combined under charter RCCF R/C Competition Flyers intent both clubs encourage interested either Pattern Racing competition develop talents under ideal conditions possible building P105 started fall 1994 real work plowing harrowing grading seeding finally took place July 1995 just time drought 95 looked like accomplished create dust bowl middle 18000 acres wetlands rains came September everyones surprise seed sprouted lot TLC grass has growing getting better ever since fact expecting third year development produce best grass field R/C east great share credit progress must given NEPRO Northeast Pylon Racing Organization NEPRO literally paid rent two years 4 acres cross wind runways located nearly 20 acres leasing middle 18000 acres farm land Youre right means no obstructions no neighbors near enough bothered noise fact area large open full scale aerobatic aircraft Plymouth use site practice competitions Almost good day treated air show also very grateful racers non-racers helped fund work needed done make field suitable small wheel racing planes might never have gotten started wasnt help sport flyers Zamoor Bajwa Steve Tardanico provided bulldozing get project started Patteru competitor Gary Garibian gave us much needed financial shot arm keep thing moving forward came bunch dedicated racers racing supporters realized doing Mike Masi finished 4th last year Formula-One NMPRA National Invitation Championships Arnie Wile always ready help whatever promotes R/C himself top racing contender Lloyd Burnham always beat northeast past President NMPRA National Racing Organization well several times President NEPRO Dave Doyle past President NEPRO well Secretary/Treasurer NMPRA last several years Al Waldron Mr #3 Pylon Dave Fogg Mr #2 Pylon Glen Boivan Toms racing partner Clarence Lee world renowned master model aircraft engine technology head list substantial early contributors wonderful supporters R/C racing joined contributors Frank DiFrancesco Joan Learned Bob Davis Joe Bednarz George DeNault Fran Mitchell takes lot work money what has done made possible deserve tremendous credit understanding everything done help modeling anywhere helps modeling everywhere P105 now fully ready take another season competition aggressively looking limited number members either want participate racing racer racing official willing whatever can support purpose site P105s present members eager work would-be racers 4 pre-set race courses will teach fly long willing share supporting unique dedicated effort develop racing area New England information contact Tom Rebenklau 508-697-0672 Don McStay 508- 528-4043 Submitted Don McStay INDOOR FLYING fellows fly indoor Boston area faced problem having trouble finding keeping flying site have flown College Andover about 18 years have flown Shriners Facility College Haverhill problem facilities charging $200-300 per day pretty expensive few hours flying know facility could used please contact will forward info people involved SON VT FLY-IN will fly-rn Johnson Vt sod farm June 14 15 should enjoyable weekend possible make plans attend information call Jim Halls 802 635-2288 July 1997 149 number 1 pylon Pylon 105 field during race Don McStay pilot Dave Doyle caller racing Pylon 105 Mike Masi beautiful QM-40 racer New Jersey/ New Yorkf 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 Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightolowe NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFOENT CMR 480 BOX 585 APO AE 09703 Vince Juliane 1 e Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 Ray Juschkus 59 Lisiogolon Street St James NY 11780 James M LewIs P061 Ogdeebarg NY 13668-0081 Dave Mathewson Boo 613 Camillas NY 13031 Bill Miller PO Boo 335 PSocelon Jonclion NJ 08550 Tow Murray 31 voorkees Drive Basking Ridge NJ 57920 Bill Poythress 3 Hemlock Overt Sasgerties NY 12477 Adaw SaltIer 41 Perry Anense Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenuire 101 Smithtield Dr Endicoo NY 13780-4309 Frequency CoordInator Ion Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phocoio NY 13135-9007 315 695-2448 Terry Terrenoire Rejoins District Team retirement George Buso Southern Tier New York left resident AVP After short meeting Toledo Teny Terrenoire agreed assume post Terry has past experience AVP able administrator will add insightful interesting writing style column occasion providing members area handy channel HQ Terry wife live Endicott NY has building models since 8 has RC experience dating back 1970 Hes logged over 206 aircraft built 3000 flights still manages mow lawn.Welcome aboard Terry following notes come AVP representing US Servicemen Europe am Roy Brown District II AVP Europe have AMA member 35 years left fine AMA club Houston Texas 1989 ended up Netherlands live Limburg Province Holland means have Germany five minutes direction Belgium five minutes other direction What great place modeling am enclosing picture AMA member Mike Youngling Focke Wolf Spitfire taken August 25th Echt Flying Clubs 25th anniversary fly-in Mike lives Germany USAF member stationed AWACS Geilenkirchen belongs flies Echt club Netherlands Another picture Echt fly officers club ModelVliegclub LVC Limbricht-Sittard Guppies Guppies originated plans German Model Magazine first being smaller Guppy powered Webra 40 other three growing powered Zenoah 23s Zenoah 38 Echt clubs name De Vliegende Hollander translates Flying Dutchmen last shows season late September sponsored Broken Wings Club Willebroek Belgium between Brussels Antwerpen couple pictures show picture C- 1 30s just before flight slot fly time C 130s styrofoam construction Speed 400 powered produced flown Neiderwert Club Holland picture Feisler Stork goes joke some Belgian owns big motor cycle reported police someone took motor big does fly realistically smooth great show excellent aircraft flying weather past flying season summer 1997 shaping up Dortmund retail model show 7-12 April Messa will April 11th UK Old Warden shows Spring Modeling 19-20 April Small Models Weekend 24-25 May Scale Models 7-8 June Silent Flight 26-27 July Vintage 9-10 August Festival Flight 13-14 Sept Autumn Gala 18-19 Oct humble feeling flier needs go Old Warden stumbled Four Stroke weekend few years ago give highest marks will 24-25 May flying couple Randy Randophs designs Belgium Pampa Modelfighters sponsoring Big Scale Meet 12-13 July field out Helchtem Belgium Air Force air ground range great bunch will outstanding international show Bauffe Club flies adjacent Chievers Air Base SHAPE sponsoring jet turbine show 28-29 June show will Chievers Air Base German flugtags numerous encourage go find areas plan being Wasserkuppe 4-6 Sept sponsored Antike Flyers Germany see old guy yellow wing Hobie Hawk thats MECA collecto Oberwagen bei Bern Switzerland 7-8 June can help add additional information please write call email am CompuServe 1005323633 am out pocket July August available email question always asked What does AMA answer us Europe AAFES privileges AMA actively working get fuel back AAFES system need say thanks Wes Joyce Hager Steve Kaulf Randy Randolph efforts Let hear As indicated last month Ive come across few Can top items travels around district few interesting facts youve got some same pass along inclusion column Weve got husband-wife Leader Member team have counted very quickly over 125 completed RC aircraft home ships range size 1/2A quarter scale 125 does include control line models saw hanging around nor does include boxes yet-to-be-built models packed various nooks crannies Weve got Leader Member affiliated 10 different chartered clubs Weve got club 17 Leader Members its ranks Weve got fifth sixthdepending countlargest club country district Whos got some other mind numbing tidbits? * 150 Model Aviation ciale VIce Presidents Officers LVC Limbricht-Sitter Club Guppies Echt fly-in 0-130 Squadron Neider Wert Club Broken-Wings fly-in fly time styrofoam construction Speed 400s AMA member MIKe youngiing witn nis Focke Wolf & Spitfire Echt Club 25th anniversary fly-in Almost 112 scale Fesseller Stork Broken Wings Belgium fly-in U] II 11 [ UHIE 1 tU Ohia Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 610 797-6597 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 Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbroak Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Air Force Museum often forget greatest collections full scale aviation Dayton Ohio Air Force Museum Muncie summer sure include Air Force Museum takes couple hours get past winter Dick Greenburg Toledo Weak Signal club member organized bus trip club Flying Tigers tour outstanding facility Commander Flying Tigers Tom Kroggel John Borton NUTS Mountain Top Ron Maier member LVRCS Allentown Pennsylvania provided great picture flying friends during New Years reumon Ron son Chris traveled Muncy Pa fly Dan Richards John Sullivan temperature 22 degrees wind chill near zero What friends wont go through have fun Prize provides WORKS Future Bill Lehn member Dayton Ohio WORKS sent following letter Enclosed couple photos initial product two 90 minute building sessions conducted Bill Lehn other WORKS members JE Prass Elementary School class made up 21 fifth graders teacher along five room mothers students received copy directions building AMA Delta Darts along glue razor blades pins etc opening Wednesday aftemoon session facility used just about ideal two students laboratory table plenty room Work progressed well during 1300 1430 session Wednesday stored things until second session Friday Final assembly Delta Darts done ald Pacer Tech FfE ZAP-A-GAP done WORKS First ffights models coming off assembly line underway school hallway before 5th model assembled time #12 ready students moved stage auditorium eight models line end day assembled staying little late Storage models weekend done shown picture Hopefully hooked couple kids modeling hobby copy letter Pacer Tech thanking ZAP also enclosed Bill won adhesive Name Plane contest R/C Reports Magazine Pop DarrSorry relay bad news Pop Darr Uniontown Pennsylvania featured District Dl column last month has passed away will missed family friends hobby loved helped grow Delaware Valley Radio Control Club Tom Haake provided some insight Delaware Valley Radio Control Club Warniinster PA club ffies out field near Doylestown has adult membership 60 have intense focus youth involvement activity Boy Girl Scouts have club trainer PT-40 utilized great deal youth program July1997 151 WORKS work JE Press school students Delta Darts hung out dry Dan Richards Chris Maier John Sullivan enjoy New Years Day Muncy Pennsylvania Bob Erpelding Dick Greenburg Bob Knisely Dick organized Air Force Museum trip Delaware Valleys Vince Carroll beautiful CAP 21 Dave Leach 1997 Weak Signals President Ned Donner flies Shrike Doylestown Delaware/ District Columbia / Maryland/North Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill 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 Phone 804 270-5039 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Phone 910 766-1231 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Phone 757595-0997 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Road Chesapeake VA 23322 Phone 757 421-4545 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Phone 302 798-8447 Richard Dick SmIth 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Phone 540 943-1684 Bliss Teague 625 5th Avenue SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Phone 704 324-2164 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 YEAR 2003 CENTENNIAL year 2003 will 100 years since Wright Brothers flew Wright Flyer Kill Devil Hills near Kitty Hawk North Carolina area Outer Banks North Carolina preparing big celebration commemorate occasion Some local business establishments have contacted George Rohbaugh member Dare County RIC Flyers about building static display models 1903 Wright Flyer models will display local businesses will also used meetings gettogethers local organizations picture shows Georges static display models Wright Flyer will appear commemorative dinners some local business establishments George discussing make 1903 Wright Flyer RIC version will actually fly Hmmmmnt maybe yes maybe no GET OUT YOUR CHECK BOOK aware takes lot time effort build RIC aircrafteven simple trainers takes lot money some effort get ready built ARFs ready fly build precision scale model competition aerobatics now talking lots bucks almost untold time effort So should also aware stupidly turn transmitter having field frequency clip attached antenna planes air cause plane crash obligated replace aircraft Can think reason should held responsible did deed pay earth should pilot airborne plane frequency clip transmitter antenna expect compensate him stupidity no simple goof big mistake know better QOPS type miscalculationyou have cost innocent victim lot time money well possibly cutting whole flying season off no reasonable explanation actions screwed up So get out check book make reparations victim Put yourself victims place Would smile sweetly say Oh thats right Ive got lots money time soit really doesnt make difference Have gotten attention serious stuff want turn radio field GET THE CLIP use wait Make sure have clip antenna before turn radio try fly securing clip having antenna have no recourse guy does have turns transmitter above article printed Central Carolina RIC Modelers Newsletter Food thought DISTRICT P/ EVENTS District IV Mini Meeting scheduled May 2nd 3rd 4th Delaware R/C Clubs field has Canceled due mix up commum cations between myself Delaware RJC Club realize event restricted JMAA members IMAA type aircraft means IMAA members IMAA type aircraft per mitted participate Therefore does make sense hold AMA Meeting does include AMA members Joe Asher president Delaware RC Club will arrange antoher date time place hold Delaware AMA District IV meeting Only District Meeting portion event being can celed Fly will held scheduled Doug Jessie good CID know will have fun MARC SHOW TIMONIUM MD Mid Atlantic Radio Contml hobby show will held Saturday & Sunday June 7th & 8th Timonium Fairgrounds Exhibition hall Timonium Md leading manu facturers will will large AMA boothavailable ques tions ideas suggestions other AMA information will static displays demos swap shop show sponsored MARCED INC Contact Ron Stahl information 4521 Beilvieu Ave Baltimore Md Tel-410-664-2712 LEADER CLUB AWARD Congratulations Middle Atlantic Radio Kontrol Society qualifying AMA Gold Leader Club Award awards will shipped direct AMA listed club contact person Once again congratulations achievement AVP BOB BABURA RIC after school program rolling right along ALL NINETEEN STUDENTS HAVE JOINED AMA time appears magazine will have conducted test flights aircraft well underway flight training portion program wish thank following manufacturers/suppliers donations program Aerotrend Balsa USA Dave Brown Products Dougs Hobbies Estes Ind Excel Hobby Blade Corp Futaba Corp Harry Higley & Sons mc Model Airplane News Mud Duck Aviation Tower Hobbies Hobby Center RCMBis conducting Old Timer Contests June 28th & Aug 23rd rain dates being following days 1997 TOC Maryland flight demo-fly hosted SWAP Club Baltimore June 21st & 22nd field Baltimore Highlands Md Flyers being mailed clubs Dist IV AVP DICK SMITH Harnsonburg Valley R/C club has number activities planned perhaps largest being annual big bird fly-in scheduled June 28th & 29th Last year world class flyer Dave Patrick attended special guest flying demos speaking evening dinner Dave expected return years event should make another enjoyable affair Charlottesville Rivanna Club has named annual IMAA fly-in Howard Crispin Memorial Fly-in memory Howard Crispin charter member ofthe club long time AMA District IV VP nice touch years event will held Aug 8th & 9th Expoland R/C Club newer clubs has active training program R/C newcomers program headed Joe Hodges along others has given much time helping others fly Before new flyers eam wings program requires among other things flyer successfully perform three take offs landings during same flight engine shut down know program has success see 10 & 11 year olds soloing after just short time later observed performing acrobatic maneuvers Yes R/C alive well club GONE FLYING Model Aviation Ft 11 [e au t — Florida Georgia / Puerto Rico ,,jlinalTennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 205 322-3002 FAX 205 252-2654 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chldgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 WllheImlna Chlhaaz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxoille TN 37517 John G Cooper 4755 Cloister Cove Memphis TN 35115 James H Edwards 500 Mimosa Dr New Jbany MS 35652 William T Haywood 4 Robin Cirde Foley AL 35535 Karl Nensal 353 erianecod #42 MerIdian MS 39305 Louiae boo 256 Huotridge Way Winterspengs FL 32705 Richard Jackson 2115 Thorolee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris JoIner 95 Len Rd 235 Phenio City AL 35567 Dr John MartIn 2150 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom MorrIs 327 Pueblo Pass Ansistos AL 36206 Unda OHeam 3515 Maze Ln Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach FL32405 George Peetwian 3644 Lake Smyma GA 30052 Frank Tiarro 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Omen 3604 N Riser Rd Gainesville GA 30566 Lee Webster 1000 Sycarnom Manchester TN 37355 Joseph MicalizzI HC 566 Box 10397 Faiarrto Puerto Rico 00735 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fialds 193W Strickland Rd. Intelachen FL 32145 Phone 904 654-2517 As elected representative AMA pledge keep informed District activities andsoforth Two areas catching rapidly radio controlled helicopters nonfly MODEL SHOW/SWAP MEETS report 2 helicopter flings 5 Swap Meets idea reporting introduce important persons actually promoting conducting directing affairs First lets go Crescent City Florida see Ernie Hubers Heli Fly-In Pictured above Ernie Mary Huber Look happy dont they.. Ernie purchased 80 acres land teaches others fly helicopter has just 8th annual heli Fly hosted some 51 registered entrants far away Minnesota New Jersey England Helicopter flying catching like mad Some flyers explained models can everything real ones possible invest much $4000 model above meet Wayne Jackson Chuck Wacker Contest Director Ernie Huber again Now want take Helena Alabama week later Birmingham Helicopter Modelers Alabaster RC Club sponsored 3rd Annual CENTRAL ALA HELICOPTER FLY-IN officials told over 80 pilots registered 15 different states same flyers Ernie Hubers Fly-In also attended Alabaster RC Club fling Meet important officials promoted conducted Central Ala Heli Fly-In Shown above Gary Wright Contest Director David Harkey Alabaster Club President George Routon Ronnie Quarles None Contests Fly-Ins Fun-Flys Championships Indoor and/or Outdoor Meets Record Setting Expos anything would possible except dedication volunteer modelers unselfishly dedicate time efforts make possible Now want attach same respect dedication modelers promote sponsor conduct Non flying affairs catching like mad also Flyers like congegate get rid kits parts tools junk no longer want talk other etc same time looking some priceless item desperately need might seriously underpriced have 5 last few weeks want meet sponsors Foley Ala South Alabama RC Modelers conducted SWAP MEET AUCTION National Guard Armory above Club President Walt Szachara AMA Assoc VP Bill Haywood armory Pictured above Norm Frances Deputy Warner Robbins Ga conducting Southeastern Model Show Perry Agricenter Perry Georgia exchange meet sponsored Georgia Aircraft Modelers Assoc heralded Americas Largest Model Aircraft Exchange Meet dont know largest plenty big everybody staving ball Frances interupt paperwork pose Next go Fort Payne Ala 7th annual SWAP MEET & STATIC SHOW Dekalb RC Flyers sponsors Barry Strickland Sylvania charge Barry interupted duties minute pose snap above 1 could show him Gary Schoen Mentone Alabama Next go Greenville South Carolina gym 4th Presbyterian Church Blue Ridge RC Club holds its annual SWAP MEET above Club President Everette Smith Harold Littleton Event Director Fred Willard Club Treasurer Lastly go Huntsville Ala Rocket City RCers SWAP MEET Jaycees Bldg Pictured above Box Walls Contest Director RCRC SWAP Affair Bill Pendergraft also charge CC Wilson Gene Hunter people run fun show swap things Ret Col Reeves Lippincott writing Alaska has asked mention death friend Thomas Soderberg Tampa Fla us grieve friend Reeves ourselves fine District member less 1997 153 Illinois Indians Kentucky Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 80656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet syauer@clisdecnsiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kailend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 706 798-7242 Hal Parentl 1920 Bucldnghsm Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Baliard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 48733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Busseil 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1608 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 -3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 746-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginsvlle MO 64037- 1859 Eve 816 564-2481 District VI keeps up-to date e-mail list latest version sent out list month would like part list send name along club name number sysbauet@harpocnsiitedu LIBERTY IN fly-in Norris Field private grass full scale airstrip near Liberty held last October 35 models ranging 1/2 combat 1/3 scale Fifty pilots enjoyed day flying cookout everyone pitching great food crowd also treated full-scale aerobatics Pitts S-2B its smaller twin S-l S People traveling NATS welcome stop some flying Buds local hobby shop has directions Pictures information courtesy W Norris Next have G Vogele some entries Golden age Thompson Trophy Racing event Models must years 1929 through 1939 COX 049 reed valve engines required Pictures information L Matustik NGFIELD IL Club #2359 Knights Air R/C Club sponsoring two- day Electric oaly fly-in June 28 29 press release states Springfield offers large shopping area Childrens Zoo Illinois State Museum historical Abraham Lincoln attractions ample supply campgrounds hotels motels restaurants Plenty things keep entire family entertained minivacation weekend details contact Tim McDonough via e-mail tpm@inwnet DOWNERS GROVE IL Club #279 Woodland Aero Modelers will set up R/C Aero Model booth Downers Grove Heritage Fest clubs annual appearance fest promote public relations educate public about R/C aviation year fest will held Friday through Sunday June 27 29 Last years winner raffle part promoting club Jerry Dan Ryan Smigle raffle included completely-built trainer engine radio Also included 1-year club membership pre-flight training flight instruction Picture shows club members manning booth L R R Wurl D Bartley M Campos president E Zbylut Picture two shows winners raffle Pictures information sent F Fratto ST LOUIS MO Club #3237 SAM NX 211 held old time U-Control meet Buder Park St Louis Picture shows J Schifico G Vogele slow fly entries Models must SAM eligible 1942 earlier Note John left still flies Jim Walker U-Reely 154 Model Aviation site travels Any winters like past well have head south December GPS flying site locations would make easier us find good spot hide cold Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Tray 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 Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 8496 S 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 Springtime frozen northland city airport flooded couple model airports under water sandbag walls appearing everywhere calls volunteers help man/woman dikes appear TV winter snowfall heading south between its season Mall Shows have few pictures around District thing certain Mall Shows Exhibits/Trade Shows such Toledo others greatest places showcase sport make modelers feel good about hobby visiting public suddenly realizes just big important sport really youre talking about next years show summers open house flying field certain invite local government officials educators Fewer flying fields will lost decision-makers know just much mean locality measure clubs activity involvement Leader Club Program CONGRATULATIONS Green Bay Model Airplane Club Green Bay Wisc Ribcrackers Livonia Mich activities receiving gold Leader Club Award Leader Club Award nice Atta Boy/Girl recognition doing things other just boring holes air Take look new Charter pack see few items may need improve overall club operation earn Leader Club Award youre looking through charter pack may want fill out site location form mail Hdqtrs Most private pilots own GPS receiver have access can provide information need Once its collected can bundled booklet posted AMA 3 L4 j Pete Waters L Mark Warwashanna Joe Hass son couple youngsters Mark Willow Run Air Museum near Detroit Ml photo shows forth engine display July 1997 155 group youngsters watching RIC video Duluth MN mall show show featured several flight simulators several videos flying action couple servo-driven models show flight control operations Lots things kids to learn about model aviation Part model display Duluth MN mall show center fountain area surrounded floor level suspended displays different types airplane models River City RIO Club winners Mason City IA mall show 1 R Jack Kinsinger Mike Tekippe Dennis Kiemas show Coordinator Chris Boyden Paul Daniel P-51 Charity Fly Flying Electrons Club Menomonee Rice County R/O Club mall show Falls WI Paul flew P-51 low level Faribault MN lineup sports planes escort beautiful B-25 part across hall lineup pattern airshow Photo Dennis Van Lare competition planes Bob Delaney OS 46 powered Tom Wilk behind counter explaining Duelist Menomonee Falls WI engine collection visitors CharityFlyin Notethesafetyfenceinthe Duluth R/O Club mall show Duluth MN background Photo Dennis Van Lare urn] i1 t LWU inuuuu 1 tin k Arkansas Louisiana / New Mesino Oldatroma Texas 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 Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 FaIlon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234972241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 have put off mentioning several modelers have lost past two years fully intend cover another column soon must mention passing district Viiis true greatsNictor Stanzel left us suddenly April 5 1997 known Victor brother Joe over 50 years valued friendship highly lost Joe some years ago Vic steadfastly remained head Victor Stanzel Co continually hobby related business since 1930s know us ever Shark flew Monoline will feel part heritage has left us Vics passing sadness pure joy Let tell about bit skullduggery pulled off March First called Bud Tenny tell him Superior Service Award Jesse Shepherd What wanted Bud him arrange some sort meeting just before monthly indoor flying sessions meet ing would surprise Jesse award called Jesse told him same thing Only time Superior Service Award Bud Well took couple months everything gel mean time flyers frequent Bedford Boys Ranch gymnasium slipping around whispering Bud Jesse surprised Bud Jesse going awards sprung goodness sake dont let know about Im sure get picture setting up other As turned out several group got brunch meeting together nice restaurant met restaurant 1100 PM least 40 attendance area modelers came pay respect two fine gentlemen have given much themselves years point really goofed chose make Jesses award first Jesse stunned kept saying thought supposed guy intended think pretty well tipped Bud off what going still thrill make Buds award see didnt make Jesses award Jesse Shepherd Jr did feeling such award would mean much came son Jesse Shepherd started out early days ofthe NACA laboratory place nations finest modelers went during last years just before W W 11 Taibi Parmenter Blanchard Everett started younger set beginning what now known NASA Anyway Jesse came back Texas after war retired major aircraft company several years ago over 40 years Jesses life has teaching introducing modeling walks life too few Jesse Shepherds whole world would much richer first met Bud Tenny member great US Air Force model teams time Bud Gene Stiles developed neat little CLstunt ship flew really well top made best efforts look pretty trashy Along about 1960 Bud got really hooked indoor got involved awhile Still Bud continued serve AMA serving contest boards 196768 chairman boards about time Bud threw himself entirely behind indoor movement some years published main Indoor newsletter himself believe Today still have Bud serving few have chairtnan Indoor CB some 48 years know of continuous service knowledge first time district has said thank truly rich fine modelers District VIII have fine people urge take little time out busy day contribute making AMA better two men have done years must tell about rest day spent Bedford Boys Ranch gymnasium 5 glorious hours watching some indoor flying breath fresh air scribe Old friend Jim Clem once top CL Speed flyer doing almost 8 1/2 mm ministick towards end day Jesses granddaughter Megan set Jr record mini-stick! Dont know proud Dad Grandad day have great heritage AMA embrace phases modeling indiscriminately Frank Cummings black man National Champion before Jackie Robinson allowed play Dodgers some people allowed room hotel because religion some founders Polks Carl Goldberg Leon Shulman etc etc. modeler has right thing Just because yours costs money doesnt mean its important gives FUN 156 Model Aviation e Shepherd Jr reads Inscription Superior Service Award presents dad Jesse Shepherd Sr George Aldrich says Gotcha Jesse Two great Texans have given lifetime modeling well District VIII Bud Tenny Jesse Shepherd [left right] Aldrich enjoying l Aviation Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us knoW Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 765 288-4899 extension 223 Colorado / Kansas Nebraska / North Dakota / South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax701445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1618 Houston DrBismarck ND 58504 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles c/a Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 NEWS FROM COLORADO R/C pyion racing southern Colorado After some 10 years absence Quickie 500 Pylon Racing revived Pikes Peak RIC Club Pueblo R/C Club 1996 contest season total 8 races held April through October three Pueblo five Colorado Springs Since two cities 50 miles apart organizers felt could generate participation making joint effort Now season over have reviewed results pleased report race well-attended average 14 entries both southern northern Colorado tried keep rules simple entry fees minimal $4 gave certificate trophies top four places using cumulative-point system race consisted 16-heat matrix maximum four planes per heat Its rewarding experience see enthusiastic friendly competition races Volunteers willing help scoring judging fueling tech inspection spectators turned out cheer favorite racer did have few crashes usually saw new plane entered race since Quickies live up name require little building time Pilot feedback has 100% favor continuing Quickie 500 races 1997 plans already underway establish schedule Thanks Custom Hobbies providing fuel Colorado Hobby Products pylon poles Aero Lettering trophies special thanks Larry Osborn Dave Miller organizing races serving CDs Will Teach Fly Frits Jetten Have ever noticed small number young people hobby majority RC hobbyists older men Some started way back control line days others got radio control later after RC systems became readily available affordable Unlike last two generations kids nowadays just dont have fascination airplanes least thats what read somewhere During past couple months several younger people have come flying field have shown interest flying model airplanes havewith parents help Im sureinvested money time purchase assembly airplane model past few weekends pleasure helping couple kids about 14 years old really together showed much interest quick learners soon flew around doing some time helped driven RC cars flown computer simulator two conditions usually produce quicklearning student will youngsters keep coming back Sometimes parents dont share sons interest RC provide transportation field So believe up us keep interest up making training stay field fun interesting As clubs instructors have few other end trainer cord buddy box really makes feel good catches sticks hobby soon moving trainer higher-performance models dont show up after couple lessons always wonder what happened question something did didnt during training may have caused lose interest dont like cut student loose after first solo flight should teach students solo quickly possible get rid faster should make sure can fly safely feels comfortable flying solo under variety conditions crosswinds included As instructors have responsibility teach other necessary things take off fly land model airplanes should also teach about safety some aerodynamics about club rules bit physics field courtesy mechanics occasional team work consideration others things believe should part RC instructors flight training course advice just appointed club instructors either would better club members better pilots did better job instructing helping others So teaching others consider including following Discuss dangers hobby Make student aware injuries spinning prop can cause Ask him bystanders stay out prop arc explain propellers spinners occasionally come off Explain frequency control system purpose radio impound what consequences should cause someone else crash Show securely hold model pits during engine start up safely carry model runway Make aware safety courtesy rules no flying behind pilot stations no taxing pits communicate other pilots around runway 'on runway landing taking off deadstick Azalea City Aviator Frits Jetten Editor The remaining portion article will appear next month 4July 1997 157 Arizona California Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom httpiWwwama-1 Ocom/ama Glenn Caner Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 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 ISee last months column tor additional AVPs Coordinators Associate Vice Presidents District X prepares host 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition slated held near San Jose California San Francisco South Bay area August 30 through September 7 Clubs around District have offered host several flyin breakfasts help promote event provide opportunity District X members discuss AMA issues learn about Expo Breakfasts have already held Phoenix Tucson San Fernando Valley Additional fly-ins scheduled San Diego LA / Orange County Sacramento North South Bay areas District also working events Nevada Utah Fly-in Breakfast sponsored District X cooperation host club Participants treated delicious allyou-can-eat breakfast pancakes eggs bacon sausage juice milk coffee Members District staff club officers serve hosts District X modelers families enjoy modestly priced breakfast great day flying breakfasts priced near break proceeds day put forward offset Districts costs hosting Expo Volunteers Needed. District also looking volunteers interested lending hand during nine-day event great need administrative help well workers various events interested helping out years Expo please contact AVP Don Goeschl 805940-6066 can also reached via e-mail amaexpo@aolcom US mail 513 West Ave 1-13 Lancaster California 93534 interested information about Expo individual events information can also obtained Don club interested hosting Fly-in Breakfasts have yet scheduled can contacting Mr Rex Powell Rex can reached 6024880151 mail 6955 E Mighty Saguaro Way Scottsdale Arizona 85262 Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn Model Aviation Bieber San Fernando ValleyThe California United Free Flighters RC Flyers took task organizingannual banquet held Sunday March Expo breakfast held Sepulveda16 Honored years get together Basin Ricc did fantastic job largewas Nathan Day CUFFMACs 1996 portion food items donated byJunior Top Points Champion award local sponsors added thewas presented Bill Kuykendall 1997 success eventPresident Daniel Heinrich Mr Ralph Prey presided over afternoon affair year CUFFMAC members treated extremely interesting presentation Thermal Dynamics keynote speaker F3B World Champion Joe Wurtz Members Cholla Choppers Model Airplane Club presented AMAs Award Achievement 1997 Vintage Stunt Classic annual banquet Tucson Arizona March 22 award recognition Cholla Coppers 50th year AMA chartered club hand receive award Cholla Chopper members Robin Sizemore L Louis Wolgast Lou Crane Randy Cuberly Above. Rex Powell President International Scale Soaring Association serves up hot cup coffee Arizona Model Aviators club president Jim Luby wife Mary man griddle Expo Fly-in Mesa AZ Jan 22 Below. TIMPA board member Lynn Geuder cooks eggs order Tucson Mar15 have attended Vintage Stunt Classic over years very familiar effervescence young lady Michele Keville daughter event coordinators Mike Jo Ann Keville Having helped nearly nine VSCs Michele honored year event participants plaque recognition thanks Mounted plague models Navys Blue Angels Michele will joining Navy Summer plans aircraft mechanic Good luck Michele thanks helping make VSC truly memorable event Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jeny llolcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave. Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincolt 1201 Farrow Cirde Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Ktamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Ullooet Ct. LaCanner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE. Bellevue WA 98007 unsung berm among put modeling events people scut work pitch tents move loads mow grass fix food sell keep records judge events anything else necessary just keep whole thing working just lost such person Floyd Grove Jr wrote about March 21 1997 R/C community lost Grand Dame Known Addie Crow just plain Addie lady friend knew very gracious host never went up Crows RV being asked day wanted cup coffee Addie never knew stranger will missed RIC lovers world wide wife Leon Duke Crow 44 years Addie perpetual figure almost R/C event west coast during marriage left behind will have hard time finding someone replace good humor straight forward outlook honest helpful advice course great coffee us Duke Family mourn loss send best wishes goes much greater Fly shall ever see NW Scalemasters qualifier takes place June 20-22 Farragut State Park north Coeur dAlene o Maybe scenic places world fly aircraft certainly place whole family enjoy vacation place compete exchange experiences like minded modelers Usually weather cooperates can rain spring northern Idaho bring protection both sun rain big Dist XI electric meet takes place Boeing Hawks field Space Center Kent WA June 28- 29 beginning weve seen innovation electric power developed corner country high anxiety kind event just old new friends trying out latest exchanging much information history repeats will Fun Fly hosted July Boeing Eagles field near Everett Last summer held well attended enjoyed event hope will try again event Cohn Payne sent picture Richard Farmer Pilots Choice Award winning Ultimate Biplane Early July its Pinehollow 97 time Over July 12-13 weekend very nice resort high east slope Mt Hood Portland Shy Knights will host annual NW R/C Seaplane Champs Enjoy flying camping swimming conununing fellow modelers premier event Contact Jerry Holcomb 360-892-7732 evenings land planes what fly 12th July visit South Lane RIC Modelers will host 2nd Annual Fertile Turtle R/C Air Show Fly field near Creswell OR plan swap shop static display along flying Contact Timm Wagner 78623 Rat Crk Rd Cottage Grove OR 97424 us think about what might keep us earning Season patch think bitter cold deep snow terrible winds Seldom rain factor last year NW has soggy say least Down Eugene Morrie Gilbert chance Prop Spinner able get 3rd patch flu over 77 inches rain winter kept him word group will try best weather next winter control line club may have go floats succeed According Tad Crusty Russell Editor SRAC NE Plane Talk SRAC has produced prospective member package introduce new possible members club Other clubs have may just heard about tad too late newcomers issue Graham Hicks asked remind scale enthusiasts 7th annual Grande Ronde Bush Pilots Scale Contest Courtright Field south La Grande will take place 16-17 August Expert Sportsman Team Fun Scale will events along famous Sat Night Steak Feed Contact Graham 54 1-9633953 900 Main La Grande OR 97850 Bush Pilots announce RIC Swap Meet Spaghetti Dinner Friday Aug 15th held basement 1st Presbyterian Church La Grande 4 9pm dinner 5 7pm Call Ron Tincher 541-963-3807 Puyallup ory Mount Rainier R/C Soeiety did usual excellent job bringing modelers other folks up top-notch show Seventeen shows later Bob Pfeiffers idea carried Bob Ford group dedicated club members has matured show best anywhere An amazing amount work necessary order just get organized let alone have happen smoothly does Now could just get Bob smile time time its wise note ageing population Too often late Ive found myself writing about long time friend has gone West gently euphemism has time its good news Since weather Febreary nice Frank Hirleman both Prez Western Oregon Flying Aces Squadron Editor Propwash WOFAS newsletter decided go walk good idea After short experienced some chest pain After returning home self diagnosed angina decided put off doing anything about bad idea until next shot 4 days later came ambulance trips 3 hospitals After angioplasty rooter personal scale Frank doing fine Getting exercise watching diet Frank thinks should keep experience mind especially understand should have pains chest upper arms get yourself medical provider right later Let tell its just gastritis Big quicker get help better chanceof building flying next plane Brent Watkins NE Editor Frozen Tales made 8 flights electric Midnight Sun R/C Clubs Jan 1 fun fly Thats especially notable realize temperature Fairbanks -42 degrees during event No mention wind chill some Polar Bear Event summer its wanner club will hold IiMAC event part WaternWheels event held July 4 5and6 1997 159
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/07
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Inside View Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Gary Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memoijal Dr Muncie IN 47302 museum Some 50 years ago retired assistant manager Tulsa grocery store used penny create endowment museum bearing name Ferd Threstle sole mission museum mandated Ferds will make name famous Dutiful administrators Ferds museum face daunting task creating meaningful exhibits programming fulfills museums mission have refined task art international calligraphy competitions based beautiful inventive playful ways writing Ferd Threstles name lapidary competitions based writing Ferds name head pins other small objects installation art competitions billboards gardens buildings around Tulsa incorporate Ferds name innovative amusing ways operate yearly budget about $16 million have endowment $500 million city Tulsa state museum association some Threstle family members challenging bequest order court saying current prospective value endowment grotesquely disproportionate what necessary carry out museums mandate museum docs make requisite contribution advancement society ought hallmark museum Famous Ferd Threstle Museums existence wealth invites us question assumptions about definition museum So exactly what thing called museum Answering question requires examining evolution museums society museums popular public institutions before Civil War Wealthy patrons arts antiquities created rooms homes display collections Museums associated private showcases hobbies rich growth great cities after Civil War dedicated museum buildings appeared multitudes Following 1893 Worlds Columbian Exposition Chicago cities erected ornate city halls imposing train stations monumental museum buildings part City Beautiful movement concept museum transformed private showcase civic showcase focal point public pride As museums grew number obvious needed professionally trained workers realize potential centers community service educational resources Gallery talks school group tours loans objects other institutions museum publications public relations new roles museums professionalization museum work began establishment American Association Museums 1906 offices Smithsonian creation museum training programs Harvard invention automobile brought about change museums passage Federal Highway Act 1921 prompted development national highway system created new breed Americans tourist Touring Americans drove endlessly searching lost past found museums Tourism created industry people realized museums meant business astounding success 1925 opening Deutches Museum Munich Germany also profoundly changed concept museum country new institution calling itself museum displaying art anything historic Its halls filled interactive hands-on activities working models live demonstrations American industrialists museum professionals loved adopted idea set out building spree museum industrys newly defined role demonstrate Americas technological triumphs industrial might Museums meant really big business now came crash almost society suffered ways during Depression museums survived because New Deal first time federal government joined American museums preserve nations heritage provide cultural educational stimulus people Historic Sites Act 1925 strengthened nostalgic decorative arts movement seemed sweeping country Government historical activity public historical interest thus meshed very time America needed boost its economy national spirit As New Deal rushed flood projects launched involving museums history almost phased out Depression waned However widespread success cooperative efforts between museums federal government forever ealarged enriched concept museum enhanced importance museums civilization just time civilization treasures its museums being faced possibility inevitable destruction through world war totalitarianism idea museum now become synonymous tax-supported institutions run trained professionals need broad base public support ensure funding forced museums concentrate creative educational public programming during war years drive survive its consequences because museums became competitive players educational-recreational marketplace retailers adopting modern sales methods promotional stunts publicity campaigns As result museum attendance exploded time Bicentennial rush enlarge old institutions build new ones reached amazing speed responding demands society museums transforming image institution run elite multidisciplinary community centers providing unique kind learning Indeed major justifications existence museums focused museums role providing leaming experience could duplicated anywhere else especially classroom museums cannot things people essential carefully define primary role museum execute faithfully can museum needs live up richest definition word National Model Aviation Museum seeks make requisite contribution advancement society ought hallmark museum much collection Conunued page 147 144 Model Aviation 4 Winter over calendar says daylight savings time will allow us sneak out evening flying session couple times week dont know about am ready small problem however temperature home just 15 yes fifteen degrees Admittedly have managed sneak off Florida about 10 days seems everyone knows winter over except Mother Nature Lots happening around lately SFA lawsuit finally over can really say about judgement contained official published statement Please dont bug VP tell dirt say official release could jeoprodize AMA eyes court mail bag has full around lately majority letters being people some problem something AMA doing Its amazing letters result someone understanding something consequently drawing wrong conclusion example letter received member dont have letter dont have members name concemed club having hard time coming up officers rules say officers must Open members club mostly Senior Citizens makes good point literal reading rules look membership cards would lead conclusion actuality Senior Citizen members really Open members pay reduced rate look Bylaws will find Senior Citizen class membership Open members purposes except dues An example Senior Citizen can Contest Director Leader Member though both designations require Open member Another similar misunderstanding guy raked over coals over requirement club spend lot money buy GPS measure Latitude/Longitude club field order re-Charter club also objected amount paperwork involved charter process havent fill out charter club paperwork awful long time dont doubt like paperwork has escalated agree idea instead listing names etc mem bers simply AMA numbers should suf fice Ill talk HQs about see can Back Latitude/Longitude problem paperwork apparently pushed GPS system easiest way obtain Lat/Long hard some concluded acceptable method deter mining field position SUCH IS NOT THE CASE HQs does care determine Latitude/Longitude field done reasonably accurately methods available get infor mation could easy calling what ever agency records deeds asking asking County Engineering Dept Another way would get aviation sectional chart neednt new chart locate field Any way can determine right AMA reason need information protect flying site Principally can use determine distance between flying site another club applying charter have number cases have chartered new clubs flying fields too close exist ing chartered clubs flying fields Without reliable way avoid problem often find ourselves trying resolve after fact much difficult task Pylon Racing specifically Quarter 40 has faced some controversy lately result some misinformation lead some people believe poised step mandate rules dont know came false dont have authority case What happened got number calls letters both sides controversy whereupon called chainnan Pylon Contest Board discuss problem After leaming could about problem told him Contest Board Chairman Id adopt particular compromise didnt exactly jump up down suggestion either favor against rather took it intended SUGGESTION know Wayne Yeager quite well can assure type intimidated least call AMA President took suggestion just suggestion others seem think will mandate something wont have no inclination have no authority short its Contest Boards problem dont envy tricky issue Its funny sometimes subject leads realize similar problem exists another area thinking about Senior Citizen vs Open memberships officers clubs suddenly realized todays rules would make impossible charter junior club like described involved kid last months column Hrnrnnn guess need some work area Speaking about kids check out ads AMAJEAA Aeromodelling Academy July have great expectations program idea club might sponsor kid program wasnt total sponsorship could make possible some kid might otherwise able attend Think about utive Council Meeting Highlights Motions made April 19 1997 Executive Council meeting MOTION moved G Aldrich VIII seconded B Brown III approve F3A World Championships Pensacola Florida 1999 Motion passed unanimously LX absent MOTION II moved B Brown III seconded J McNeill V loan $6000 Lakeland Aeromodelers per conditions described account 7009075 Motion passed 11 yes -2 no IVNAA MOTION III moved C Foreman IV seconded C Bauer VI mail out Lender Member Questionnaire submitted present Leader Members results questionnaire tamed over committee review Motion passed 12 yes 1 no XI MOTION IV moved C Foreman IV seconded E McCollough Xl approve AMA DISTANCE EDUCATION PROJECTS 1 Delta Dart Training Video 2 Electronic Field Trip Motion passed unanimously MOTION V moved W De Cou II seconded C Foreman IV establish fund $100000 new product review Motion passed unanimously MOTION VI moved E McCollough XI seconded R Hanson X allocate legal expenses AMA Club # 535 Salem R/C Pilots Association amount $116174 allocate legal expenses AMA club # 943 Bamstormers R/C Club Inc amount $52074 Motion passed unanimously MOTION VII moved B Brown III seconded G Aldrich VIII allow Renew 2 paids within time frame November 15 1996 allowed $300 credit toward 1998 membership Motion passed unanimously MOTION VIII moved B Brown III seconded R Miller IX modify presented Nationals Standing Rules determine method naming National Champions Motion passed unanimously XI absent July1997 145 m ~4 lb LIU1 Uit IeldU Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Femwood Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 1996 audit report has issued accounting firm Brady Ware Schoenfeld Inc Certified Public Accountants Over next few months shall present various statements report realize will little bit boring some will least give chance look what AMA consists paper audit report first statement presented Statement Financial Position Since Statements Financial Position appear following page years ended December 31 1996 1995 statement financial position snapshot business certain moment time technically changes very next tick clock assets side financial position presents classified fonn assets Academy Model Aeronautics December 31 1996 compared same classifications assets year ended December 31 1995 can munediately see knowing what last year knowing what have year adds great deal understanding Let us begin looking headings left hand side page beginning Current Assets Current Assets Current assets items expect convert cash within next twelve months will attempt conunent very briefly line items below Current Assets Cash cash equivalents funds AMA has bank Receivables amounts due Model Aviation advertisements Inventory cost merchandise museum store supply service catalog receive Prepaid insurance consists workmans compensation comprehensive general liability group insurance professional liability auto fire insurance along other coverages appropriate protect property Prepaid membership costs represents costs forms mailing etc necessary send membership application form costs paid AMA sent out packet catalogs special information decals forms sign up current year costs will applied expenses year 1997 because income collected mailing will 1997 income Prepaid expenses consists NATS 1997 expenses have paid 1996 will used until 1997 major expense item represents payments articles Model Aviation Magazine have run yet scheduled future publication Prepaid taxes balance have left federal government consisting carryover refund 1995 year plus estimated taxes paid 1996 deducting tax unrelated business income primarily sale Model Aviation advertising Investments represents money AMA has hand backup potential liability self-insured portion insurance membership also includes money being held construction Headquarters building Muncie Property Equipment represents cost expenditures various items categorized underneath caption straight forward believe require further comment have questions about will happy assist answer Other Assets Mortgage note receivable note receivable obtained AMA sold Reston property AMA collecting $1879 month principal interest Life memberships receivable represents amounts will collect during current year people have already pledged become life members AMA making payments installment basis right hand side page see words Liabilities Net Assets Let us examine headings beginning Current Liabilities Current Liabilities Various items listed under category Basically items expenditures will occur within next twelve months Accounts payable represents what AMA owes local trade payables items AMA purchased during past few months Current maturity mortgage payable capital lease obligations represents payments AMA will make next twelve months mortgage property Muncie two leases equipment AMA using headquarters building Accrued expenses made up property tax due vacation pay sales taxed payable Competition funds escrow represents amount holding various competitive groups fly FAI competition during coming year Deferred membership revenue represents collections members dues have paid date will used 1997 year Deferred Membership Revenue item represents moaies have paid members took advantage renewal two years discounted rate money will used 1998 budget Long-Term Liabilities Mortgage payable obligations under capital lease represent balances mortgage capital lease obligations AMA owes will pay 1998 years following current portion will paid 1997 included Current maturities mortgage payable current lease obligations Current Liabilities section above Net Assets unrestricted net assets broken down two categories amount new worth AMA Temporarily restricted net assets represents money being held expended specific items described under category also represent part net worth Total net assets net worth AMA $6699686 amount difference between total assets $11734553 total liabilities $5034867 resulting total net assets $6699686 gives overview Statements Financial Position AMA December31 1996 Acopyofthe financial statements may obtained sending $500 Vicki Barkdull AMA Headquarters sure request latest audited financial statements Until later Model Aviation emy Model Aeronautics Inc Statements Financial Position December 31 1996 1995 ASSETS 19961995 LIABILITES AND NET ASSETS 19961995 CURRENT ASSETS Cash & cash equivalents Receivables Inventory -at cost Prepaid insurance Prepaid membership costs Prepaid expenses Prepaid taxes Total Current Assets IN VESTMENTS PROPERTY & EQUIPMENT Land & improvements Building & improvements Computers & software Museum contents & library Furniture & equipment Vehicles Total Cost Less accumulated depreciation OTHER ASSETS Mortgage note receivable Life memberships receivable MUSEUM COLLECTION $ 2579332 169298 159828 142983 188646 20439 1575 3262101 $ 1943808 147771 120152 139030 269935 26235 14953 2661884 25143782362178 27 t3496 2409635 916615 175873 718183 98942 7032744 1346510 5686234 249840 22000 27 1840 2809263 3473602 675139 133500 687720 98942 7878166 1387041 6491125 23895 23895 $ 11734553$ 11539082 CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable Current maturities mortgage payable & capital lease obligations Accrued expenses Competition funds escrow Deferred membership revenue Total Current Liablities DEFERRED MEMBERSHIP REVENUE LONG-TERM LIABILITIES Mortgage payable -net current maturities Obligation under capital lease -net current maturities Security deposit Total Liablities NET ASSETS Unrestricted net assets Unrestricted net assets available operations Designated Executive Council contingencies Temporary restricted net assets Site development Scholarships & awards Other programs Total Net Assets $87014$172849 7820079200 41860103602 4999248007 37538293573377 40108853977035 182397 793242 48343 841585 5034867 168387 845051 75543 10000 930594 5076016 26057572307791 39400003940000 65457576247791 48069134906 4330541097 62555 153929 6699686 $ 11734553 39272 215275 6463066 $ 11539082 MuseumlPrater Continued page 144 model airplanes aviation museum integrating educational scientific programming along policies conservation exhibition worthy everyones support No matter famous Famous Ferd Threstle Museum can make name thats something theyll never able say es Legacy John Worth Biographers Needed AMA History Program process recording biographies people helped create wonderful world aeromodeling exists today might think would relatively simple project notsimply because huge number people involved Dont assume because someone famous already have biography him have about hundred bios present hundreds needed related problem need biography no longer us have depend friends relatives provide information about Doing after gone lot difficult no longer available recall confirm details lives still us aging ill otherwise unable help much kinds problems present getting some heroes write talk about themselves often choresome incredibly shy reluctant take credit what have contributed accomplished often takes someone other person want write about gather information make available archives thats necessarily bad situation us would rather write talk about someone other ourselves have favorite person youd like tell about wed like helpand can credited effort too want give biographers byline material contribute way name can associated person youre interested inwere looking ghost writers Wed like biographies include personal views insights writeups simply cold listing facts Its particularly important think show human side choosing remember procedure getting involved fairly simple AMA Historian Norm Rosenstock has forms Biographical Information Guidelines forms suggest questions answered provide hints about tell story someone want describe effect fill information answer questions and/or document information key part information desired involves pinning down names dates places What helps accurate possible record complete correct Continued page 148 July1997 147 OPEN INVITATION TO ALL AMA MEMBERS TO ATTEND HOMECOMING97 would like take opportunity month inform two very significant events will take place year will occur right International Aeromodeling Center June 6 7 8 other July 12-17 EAA facility Oshkosh Wisconsin Homecoming back after year lay off Due member input Executive Council determined Homecoming should again occur 1997 version will better ever Plans provide three days unhindered flying members wish attend Free flight control line radio control activities will taking place simultaneously separate venues real purpose event make International Aeromodeling Center available membership just come enjoy fly renew old friendrships enjoy facility rapidly becoming focal point aeromodeling country big difference between Homecoming 97 previous Homecomings year event will run conjunction brand new event AMA MODEL HOBBY EXPO Model Hobby Expo will opening AMAs doors general public provide opportunity discover hobbies otherwise may have never known existed Manufacturers distributors supporting endeavor activities offered will include build fly model aircraft rockets intro control line flights buddy-box radio control flights Young Eagles flights radio control car boat experiences will also hot air balloon demonstrations food concessions other family-oriented activities Please plan packing up family visiting International Aeromodeling Center June 6 7 8 1997 part Homecoming 97 second event would like make aware AMA/EAA AEROMODELING ACADEMY will whole new venture AMA EAA purpose introduce youth ages 14-17 building flying model aircraft five-day camp will held EAA facility Oshkosh Wisconsin July 12-17 1997 students will emersed model aviation building trimming flying simple hand-launched gliders building flying complete four-channel radio control aircraft will seminars selecting proper woods tools glues specific building projects use resources Along modeling activities students will given guided tours EAA museum Pioneer Field Young Eagles flights Some major supporters Academy date Sig Manufacturing Company Futaba Corporation America K&B Manufacturing just name three event example AMAs EAAs teamwork effort share experience model aviation young people show benefits aviation positive impact could have lives believe results such event will development programs can passed onto clubs used local level accomplishing same goals aware need allow youngsters get involved type effort could lay foundation ongoing efforts area strongly recommend clubs monitor progress AMA/EAA Aeromodeling Academy have questions contact Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters Volunteer Program need help As association volunteers serve backbone organization Help needed areas museum store front counter clerical computer docents research special events AMA trying develop pool members non members willing assist love airplanes love mix mingle people will thrive social interaction volunteering museum store during AMA special events interested application located web site request calling AMA HQ speaking Volunteer Coordinator es/Worth Continued page 147 Contact Norm 124 Granada St Royal Palm Beach FL 33411 Tel 407 798-5154 Fax 407 753-6661 Important famous modelers AMA Hall Fame other halls fame NFFS SAM yR/CS etc Thats no guarantee have adequate biographies themwe may have some basics enough good biography Along similar lines note got voted hall fame nominated yet electedwe need info too people nominated national recognition nominations often skimpy simply say something like Everybody knows Joe Blow achievements obvious Well often theyre obvious often theres misinformation myth involved information want history books wed like complimentary factual probably will surprised famous names have biographies thats reaction feel can help fill some blanks cant complete biography contact Norm Rosenstock ask Biography forms help tell what know can find out about list right scratches surface needed biographiesmany sought Some listed former AMA presidentsincluding number Willis Brown Model Aviation ecticut / 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 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 PYLON RACING PYLON 105 two sites world dedicated R/C pylon racing Phoenix Arizona other District Bridgewater MA Credit development unique extraordinary concept idea reality belongs own District VP Don Krafft fellow pattern flyer Dave Eisner racing enthusiasts Don McStay Tom Rebenklau Together modeled Race dedicated site after Pattern dedicated site Don Dave developed nearby Halifax two clubs chartered separately Privateers Pattern P105 Racing combined under charter RCCF R/C Competition Flyers intent both clubs encourage interested either Pattern Racing competition develop talents under ideal conditions possible building P105 started fall 1994 real work plowing harrowing grading seeding finally took place July 1995 just time drought 95 looked like accomplished create dust bowl middle 18000 acres wetlands rains came September everyones surprise seed sprouted lot TLC grass has growing getting better ever since fact expecting third year development produce best grass field R/C east great share credit progress must given NEPRO Northeast Pylon Racing Organization NEPRO literally paid rent two years 4 acres cross wind runways located nearly 20 acres leasing middle 18000 acres farm land Youre right means no obstructions no neighbors near enough bothered noise fact area large open full scale aerobatic aircraft Plymouth use site practice competitions Almost good day treated air show also very grateful racers non-racers helped fund work needed done make field suitable small wheel racing planes might never have gotten started wasnt help sport flyers Zamoor Bajwa Steve Tardanico provided bulldozing get project started Patteru competitor Gary Garibian gave us much needed financial shot arm keep thing moving forward came bunch dedicated racers racing supporters realized doing Mike Masi finished 4th last year Formula-One NMPRA National Invitation Championships Arnie Wile always ready help whatever promotes R/C himself top racing contender Lloyd Burnham always beat northeast past President NMPRA National Racing Organization well several times President NEPRO Dave Doyle past President NEPRO well Secretary/Treasurer NMPRA last several years Al Waldron Mr #3 Pylon Dave Fogg Mr #2 Pylon Glen Boivan Toms racing partner Clarence Lee world renowned master model aircraft engine technology head list substantial early contributors wonderful supporters R/C racing joined contributors Frank DiFrancesco Joan Learned Bob Davis Joe Bednarz George DeNault Fran Mitchell takes lot work money what has done made possible deserve tremendous credit understanding everything done help modeling anywhere helps modeling everywhere P105 now fully ready take another season competition aggressively looking limited number members either want participate racing racer racing official willing whatever can support purpose site P105s present members eager work would-be racers 4 pre-set race courses will teach fly long willing share supporting unique dedicated effort develop racing area New England information contact Tom Rebenklau 508-697-0672 Don McStay 508- 528-4043 Submitted Don McStay INDOOR FLYING fellows fly indoor Boston area faced problem having trouble finding keeping flying site have flown College Andover about 18 years have flown Shriners Facility College Haverhill problem facilities charging $200-300 per day pretty expensive few hours flying know facility could used please contact will forward info people involved SON VT FLY-IN will fly-rn Johnson Vt sod farm June 14 15 should enjoyable weekend possible make plans attend information call Jim Halls 802 635-2288 July 1997 149 number 1 pylon Pylon 105 field during race Don McStay pilot Dave Doyle caller racing Pylon 105 Mike Masi beautiful QM-40 racer New Jersey/ New Yorkf 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 Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightolowe NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFOENT CMR 480 BOX 585 APO AE 09703 Vince Juliane 1 e Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 Ray Juschkus 59 Lisiogolon Street St James NY 11780 James M LewIs P061 Ogdeebarg NY 13668-0081 Dave Mathewson Boo 613 Camillas NY 13031 Bill Miller PO Boo 335 PSocelon Jonclion NJ 08550 Tow Murray 31 voorkees Drive Basking Ridge NJ 57920 Bill Poythress 3 Hemlock Overt Sasgerties NY 12477 Adaw SaltIer 41 Perry Anense Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenuire 101 Smithtield Dr Endicoo NY 13780-4309 Frequency CoordInator Ion Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phocoio NY 13135-9007 315 695-2448 Terry Terrenoire Rejoins District Team retirement George Buso Southern Tier New York left resident AVP After short meeting Toledo Teny Terrenoire agreed assume post Terry has past experience AVP able administrator will add insightful interesting writing style column occasion providing members area handy channel HQ Terry wife live Endicott NY has building models since 8 has RC experience dating back 1970 Hes logged over 206 aircraft built 3000 flights still manages mow lawn.Welcome aboard Terry following notes come AVP representing US Servicemen Europe am Roy Brown District II AVP Europe have AMA member 35 years left fine AMA club Houston Texas 1989 ended up Netherlands live Limburg Province Holland means have Germany five minutes direction Belgium five minutes other direction What great place modeling am enclosing picture AMA member Mike Youngling Focke Wolf Spitfire taken August 25th Echt Flying Clubs 25th anniversary fly-in Mike lives Germany USAF member stationed AWACS Geilenkirchen belongs flies Echt club Netherlands Another picture Echt fly officers club ModelVliegclub LVC Limbricht-Sittard Guppies Guppies originated plans German Model Magazine first being smaller Guppy powered Webra 40 other three growing powered Zenoah 23s Zenoah 38 Echt clubs name De Vliegende Hollander translates Flying Dutchmen last shows season late September sponsored Broken Wings Club Willebroek Belgium between Brussels Antwerpen couple pictures show picture C- 1 30s just before flight slot fly time C 130s styrofoam construction Speed 400 powered produced flown Neiderwert Club Holland picture Feisler Stork goes joke some Belgian owns big motor cycle reported police someone took motor big does fly realistically smooth great show excellent aircraft flying weather past flying season summer 1997 shaping up Dortmund retail model show 7-12 April Messa will April 11th UK Old Warden shows Spring Modeling 19-20 April Small Models Weekend 24-25 May Scale Models 7-8 June Silent Flight 26-27 July Vintage 9-10 August Festival Flight 13-14 Sept Autumn Gala 18-19 Oct humble feeling flier needs go Old Warden stumbled Four Stroke weekend few years ago give highest marks will 24-25 May flying couple Randy Randophs designs Belgium Pampa Modelfighters sponsoring Big Scale Meet 12-13 July field out Helchtem Belgium Air Force air ground range great bunch will outstanding international show Bauffe Club flies adjacent Chievers Air Base SHAPE sponsoring jet turbine show 28-29 June show will Chievers Air Base German flugtags numerous encourage go find areas plan being Wasserkuppe 4-6 Sept sponsored Antike Flyers Germany see old guy yellow wing Hobie Hawk thats MECA collecto Oberwagen bei Bern Switzerland 7-8 June can help add additional information please write call email am CompuServe 1005323633 am out pocket July August available email question always asked What does AMA answer us Europe AAFES privileges AMA actively working get fuel back AAFES system need say thanks Wes Joyce Hager Steve Kaulf Randy Randolph efforts Let hear As indicated last month Ive come across few Can top items travels around district few interesting facts youve got some same pass along inclusion column Weve got husband-wife Leader Member team have counted very quickly over 125 completed RC aircraft home ships range size 1/2A quarter scale 125 does include control line models saw hanging around nor does include boxes yet-to-be-built models packed various nooks crannies Weve got Leader Member affiliated 10 different chartered clubs Weve got club 17 Leader Members its ranks Weve got fifth sixthdepending countlargest club country district Whos got some other mind numbing tidbits? * 150 Model Aviation ciale VIce Presidents Officers LVC Limbricht-Sitter Club Guppies Echt fly-in 0-130 Squadron Neider Wert Club Broken-Wings fly-in fly time styrofoam construction Speed 400s AMA member MIKe youngiing witn nis Focke Wolf & Spitfire Echt Club 25th anniversary fly-in Almost 112 scale Fesseller Stork Broken Wings Belgium fly-in U] II 11 [ UHIE 1 tU Ohia Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 610 797-6597 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 Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbroak Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Air Force Museum often forget greatest collections full scale aviation Dayton Ohio Air Force Museum Muncie summer sure include Air Force Museum takes couple hours get past winter Dick Greenburg Toledo Weak Signal club member organized bus trip club Flying Tigers tour outstanding facility Commander Flying Tigers Tom Kroggel John Borton NUTS Mountain Top Ron Maier member LVRCS Allentown Pennsylvania provided great picture flying friends during New Years reumon Ron son Chris traveled Muncy Pa fly Dan Richards John Sullivan temperature 22 degrees wind chill near zero What friends wont go through have fun Prize provides WORKS Future Bill Lehn member Dayton Ohio WORKS sent following letter Enclosed couple photos initial product two 90 minute building sessions conducted Bill Lehn other WORKS members JE Prass Elementary School class made up 21 fifth graders teacher along five room mothers students received copy directions building AMA Delta Darts along glue razor blades pins etc opening Wednesday aftemoon session facility used just about ideal two students laboratory table plenty room Work progressed well during 1300 1430 session Wednesday stored things until second session Friday Final assembly Delta Darts done ald Pacer Tech FfE ZAP-A-GAP done WORKS First ffights models coming off assembly line underway school hallway before 5th model assembled time #12 ready students moved stage auditorium eight models line end day assembled staying little late Storage models weekend done shown picture Hopefully hooked couple kids modeling hobby copy letter Pacer Tech thanking ZAP also enclosed Bill won adhesive Name Plane contest R/C Reports Magazine Pop DarrSorry relay bad news Pop Darr Uniontown Pennsylvania featured District Dl column last month has passed away will missed family friends hobby loved helped grow Delaware Valley Radio Control Club Tom Haake provided some insight Delaware Valley Radio Control Club Warniinster PA club ffies out field near Doylestown has adult membership 60 have intense focus youth involvement activity Boy Girl Scouts have club trainer PT-40 utilized great deal youth program July1997 151 WORKS work JE Press school students Delta Darts hung out dry Dan Richards Chris Maier John Sullivan enjoy New Years Day Muncy Pennsylvania Bob Erpelding Dick Greenburg Bob Knisely Dick organized Air Force Museum trip Delaware Valleys Vince Carroll beautiful CAP 21 Dave Leach 1997 Weak Signals President Ned Donner flies Shrike Doylestown Delaware/ District Columbia / Maryland/North Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill 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 Phone 804 270-5039 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Phone 910 766-1231 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Phone 757595-0997 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Road Chesapeake VA 23322 Phone 757 421-4545 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Phone 302 798-8447 Richard Dick SmIth 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Phone 540 943-1684 Bliss Teague 625 5th Avenue SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Phone 704 324-2164 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 YEAR 2003 CENTENNIAL year 2003 will 100 years since Wright Brothers flew Wright Flyer Kill Devil Hills near Kitty Hawk North Carolina area Outer Banks North Carolina preparing big celebration commemorate occasion Some local business establishments have contacted George Rohbaugh member Dare County RIC Flyers about building static display models 1903 Wright Flyer models will display local businesses will also used meetings gettogethers local organizations picture shows Georges static display models Wright Flyer will appear commemorative dinners some local business establishments George discussing make 1903 Wright Flyer RIC version will actually fly Hmmmmnt maybe yes maybe no GET OUT YOUR CHECK BOOK aware takes lot time effort build RIC aircrafteven simple trainers takes lot money some effort get ready built ARFs ready fly build precision scale model competition aerobatics now talking lots bucks almost untold time effort So should also aware stupidly turn transmitter having field frequency clip attached antenna planes air cause plane crash obligated replace aircraft Can think reason should held responsible did deed pay earth should pilot airborne plane frequency clip transmitter antenna expect compensate him stupidity no simple goof big mistake know better QOPS type miscalculationyou have cost innocent victim lot time money well possibly cutting whole flying season off no reasonable explanation actions screwed up So get out check book make reparations victim Put yourself victims place Would smile sweetly say Oh thats right Ive got lots money time soit really doesnt make difference Have gotten attention serious stuff want turn radio field GET THE CLIP use wait Make sure have clip antenna before turn radio try fly securing clip having antenna have no recourse guy does have turns transmitter above article printed Central Carolina RIC Modelers Newsletter Food thought DISTRICT P/ EVENTS District IV Mini Meeting scheduled May 2nd 3rd 4th Delaware R/C Clubs field has Canceled due mix up commum cations between myself Delaware RJC Club realize event restricted JMAA members IMAA type aircraft means IMAA members IMAA type aircraft per mitted participate Therefore does make sense hold AMA Meeting does include AMA members Joe Asher president Delaware RC Club will arrange antoher date time place hold Delaware AMA District IV meeting Only District Meeting portion event being can celed Fly will held scheduled Doug Jessie good CID know will have fun MARC SHOW TIMONIUM MD Mid Atlantic Radio Contml hobby show will held Saturday & Sunday June 7th & 8th Timonium Fairgrounds Exhibition hall Timonium Md leading manu facturers will will large AMA boothavailable ques tions ideas suggestions other AMA information will static displays demos swap shop show sponsored MARCED INC Contact Ron Stahl information 4521 Beilvieu Ave Baltimore Md Tel-410-664-2712 LEADER CLUB AWARD Congratulations Middle Atlantic Radio Kontrol Society qualifying AMA Gold Leader Club Award awards will shipped direct AMA listed club contact person Once again congratulations achievement AVP BOB BABURA RIC after school program rolling right along ALL NINETEEN STUDENTS HAVE JOINED AMA time appears magazine will have conducted test flights aircraft well underway flight training portion program wish thank following manufacturers/suppliers donations program Aerotrend Balsa USA Dave Brown Products Dougs Hobbies Estes Ind Excel Hobby Blade Corp Futaba Corp Harry Higley & Sons mc Model Airplane News Mud Duck Aviation Tower Hobbies Hobby Center RCMBis conducting Old Timer Contests June 28th & Aug 23rd rain dates being following days 1997 TOC Maryland flight demo-fly hosted SWAP Club Baltimore June 21st & 22nd field Baltimore Highlands Md Flyers being mailed clubs Dist IV AVP DICK SMITH Harnsonburg Valley R/C club has number activities planned perhaps largest being annual big bird fly-in scheduled June 28th & 29th Last year world class flyer Dave Patrick attended special guest flying demos speaking evening dinner Dave expected return years event should make another enjoyable affair Charlottesville Rivanna Club has named annual IMAA fly-in Howard Crispin Memorial Fly-in memory Howard Crispin charter member ofthe club long time AMA District IV VP nice touch years event will held Aug 8th & 9th Expoland R/C Club newer clubs has active training program R/C newcomers program headed Joe Hodges along others has given much time helping others fly Before new flyers eam wings program requires among other things flyer successfully perform three take offs landings during same flight engine shut down know program has success see 10 & 11 year olds soloing after just short time later observed performing acrobatic maneuvers Yes R/C alive well club GONE FLYING Model Aviation Ft 11 [e au t — Florida Georgia / Puerto Rico ,,jlinalTennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 205 322-3002 FAX 205 252-2654 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chldgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 WllheImlna Chlhaaz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxoille TN 37517 John G Cooper 4755 Cloister Cove Memphis TN 35115 James H Edwards 500 Mimosa Dr New Jbany MS 35652 William T Haywood 4 Robin Cirde Foley AL 35535 Karl Nensal 353 erianecod #42 MerIdian MS 39305 Louiae boo 256 Huotridge Way Winterspengs FL 32705 Richard Jackson 2115 Thorolee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris JoIner 95 Len Rd 235 Phenio City AL 35567 Dr John MartIn 2150 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom MorrIs 327 Pueblo Pass Ansistos AL 36206 Unda OHeam 3515 Maze Ln Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach FL32405 George Peetwian 3644 Lake Smyma GA 30052 Frank Tiarro 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Omen 3604 N Riser Rd Gainesville GA 30566 Lee Webster 1000 Sycarnom Manchester TN 37355 Joseph MicalizzI HC 566 Box 10397 Faiarrto Puerto Rico 00735 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fialds 193W Strickland Rd. Intelachen FL 32145 Phone 904 654-2517 As elected representative AMA pledge keep informed District activities andsoforth Two areas catching rapidly radio controlled helicopters nonfly MODEL SHOW/SWAP MEETS report 2 helicopter flings 5 Swap Meets idea reporting introduce important persons actually promoting conducting directing affairs First lets go Crescent City Florida see Ernie Hubers Heli Fly-In Pictured above Ernie Mary Huber Look happy dont they.. Ernie purchased 80 acres land teaches others fly helicopter has just 8th annual heli Fly hosted some 51 registered entrants far away Minnesota New Jersey England Helicopter flying catching like mad Some flyers explained models can everything real ones possible invest much $4000 model above meet Wayne Jackson Chuck Wacker Contest Director Ernie Huber again Now want take Helena Alabama week later Birmingham Helicopter Modelers Alabaster RC Club sponsored 3rd Annual CENTRAL ALA HELICOPTER FLY-IN officials told over 80 pilots registered 15 different states same flyers Ernie Hubers Fly-In also attended Alabaster RC Club fling Meet important officials promoted conducted Central Ala Heli Fly-In Shown above Gary Wright Contest Director David Harkey Alabaster Club President George Routon Ronnie Quarles None Contests Fly-Ins Fun-Flys Championships Indoor and/or Outdoor Meets Record Setting Expos anything would possible except dedication volunteer modelers unselfishly dedicate time efforts make possible Now want attach same respect dedication modelers promote sponsor conduct Non flying affairs catching like mad also Flyers like congegate get rid kits parts tools junk no longer want talk other etc same time looking some priceless item desperately need might seriously underpriced have 5 last few weeks want meet sponsors Foley Ala South Alabama RC Modelers conducted SWAP MEET AUCTION National Guard Armory above Club President Walt Szachara AMA Assoc VP Bill Haywood armory Pictured above Norm Frances Deputy Warner Robbins Ga conducting Southeastern Model Show Perry Agricenter Perry Georgia exchange meet sponsored Georgia Aircraft Modelers Assoc heralded Americas Largest Model Aircraft Exchange Meet dont know largest plenty big everybody staving ball Frances interupt paperwork pose Next go Fort Payne Ala 7th annual SWAP MEET & STATIC SHOW Dekalb RC Flyers sponsors Barry Strickland Sylvania charge Barry interupted duties minute pose snap above 1 could show him Gary Schoen Mentone Alabama Next go Greenville South Carolina gym 4th Presbyterian Church Blue Ridge RC Club holds its annual SWAP MEET above Club President Everette Smith Harold Littleton Event Director Fred Willard Club Treasurer Lastly go Huntsville Ala Rocket City RCers SWAP MEET Jaycees Bldg Pictured above Box Walls Contest Director RCRC SWAP Affair Bill Pendergraft also charge CC Wilson Gene Hunter people run fun show swap things Ret Col Reeves Lippincott writing Alaska has asked mention death friend Thomas Soderberg Tampa Fla us grieve friend Reeves ourselves fine District member less 1997 153 Illinois Indians Kentucky Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 80656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet syauer@clisdecnsiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kailend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 706 798-7242 Hal Parentl 1920 Bucldnghsm Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Baliard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 48733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Busseil 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1608 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 -3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 746-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginsvlle MO 64037- 1859 Eve 816 564-2481 District VI keeps up-to date e-mail list latest version sent out list month would like part list send name along club name number sysbauet@harpocnsiitedu LIBERTY IN fly-in Norris Field private grass full scale airstrip near Liberty held last October 35 models ranging 1/2 combat 1/3 scale Fifty pilots enjoyed day flying cookout everyone pitching great food crowd also treated full-scale aerobatics Pitts S-2B its smaller twin S-l S People traveling NATS welcome stop some flying Buds local hobby shop has directions Pictures information courtesy W Norris Next have G Vogele some entries Golden age Thompson Trophy Racing event Models must years 1929 through 1939 COX 049 reed valve engines required Pictures information L Matustik NGFIELD IL Club #2359 Knights Air R/C Club sponsoring two- day Electric oaly fly-in June 28 29 press release states Springfield offers large shopping area Childrens Zoo Illinois State Museum historical Abraham Lincoln attractions ample supply campgrounds hotels motels restaurants Plenty things keep entire family entertained minivacation weekend details contact Tim McDonough via e-mail tpm@inwnet DOWNERS GROVE IL Club #279 Woodland Aero Modelers will set up R/C Aero Model booth Downers Grove Heritage Fest clubs annual appearance fest promote public relations educate public about R/C aviation year fest will held Friday through Sunday June 27 29 Last years winner raffle part promoting club Jerry Dan Ryan Smigle raffle included completely-built trainer engine radio Also included 1-year club membership pre-flight training flight instruction Picture shows club members manning booth L R R Wurl D Bartley M Campos president E Zbylut Picture two shows winners raffle Pictures information sent F Fratto ST LOUIS MO Club #3237 SAM NX 211 held old time U-Control meet Buder Park St Louis Picture shows J Schifico G Vogele slow fly entries Models must SAM eligible 1942 earlier Note John left still flies Jim Walker U-Reely 154 Model Aviation site travels Any winters like past well have head south December GPS flying site locations would make easier us find good spot hide cold Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Tray 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 Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 8496 S 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 Springtime frozen northland city airport flooded couple model airports under water sandbag walls appearing everywhere calls volunteers help man/woman dikes appear TV winter snowfall heading south between its season Mall Shows have few pictures around District thing certain Mall Shows Exhibits/Trade Shows such Toledo others greatest places showcase sport make modelers feel good about hobby visiting public suddenly realizes just big important sport really youre talking about next years show summers open house flying field certain invite local government officials educators Fewer flying fields will lost decision-makers know just much mean locality measure clubs activity involvement Leader Club Program CONGRATULATIONS Green Bay Model Airplane Club Green Bay Wisc Ribcrackers Livonia Mich activities receiving gold Leader Club Award Leader Club Award nice Atta Boy/Girl recognition doing things other just boring holes air Take look new Charter pack see few items may need improve overall club operation earn Leader Club Award youre looking through charter pack may want fill out site location form mail Hdqtrs Most private pilots own GPS receiver have access can provide information need Once its collected can bundled booklet posted AMA 3 L4 j Pete Waters L Mark Warwashanna Joe Hass son couple youngsters Mark Willow Run Air Museum near Detroit Ml photo shows forth engine display July 1997 155 group youngsters watching RIC video Duluth MN mall show show featured several flight simulators several videos flying action couple servo-driven models show flight control operations Lots things kids to learn about model aviation Part model display Duluth MN mall show center fountain area surrounded floor level suspended displays different types airplane models River City RIO Club winners Mason City IA mall show 1 R Jack Kinsinger Mike Tekippe Dennis Kiemas show Coordinator Chris Boyden Paul Daniel P-51 Charity Fly Flying Electrons Club Menomonee Rice County R/O Club mall show Falls WI Paul flew P-51 low level Faribault MN lineup sports planes escort beautiful B-25 part across hall lineup pattern airshow Photo Dennis Van Lare competition planes Bob Delaney OS 46 powered Tom Wilk behind counter explaining Duelist Menomonee Falls WI engine collection visitors CharityFlyin Notethesafetyfenceinthe Duluth R/O Club mall show Duluth MN background Photo Dennis Van Lare urn] i1 t LWU inuuuu 1 tin k Arkansas Louisiana / New Mesino Oldatroma Texas 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 Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 FaIlon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234972241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 have put off mentioning several modelers have lost past two years fully intend cover another column soon must mention passing district Viiis true greatsNictor Stanzel left us suddenly April 5 1997 known Victor brother Joe over 50 years valued friendship highly lost Joe some years ago Vic steadfastly remained head Victor Stanzel Co continually hobby related business since 1930s know us ever Shark flew Monoline will feel part heritage has left us Vics passing sadness pure joy Let tell about bit skullduggery pulled off March First called Bud Tenny tell him Superior Service Award Jesse Shepherd What wanted Bud him arrange some sort meeting just before monthly indoor flying sessions meet ing would surprise Jesse award called Jesse told him same thing Only time Superior Service Award Bud Well took couple months everything gel mean time flyers frequent Bedford Boys Ranch gymnasium slipping around whispering Bud Jesse surprised Bud Jesse going awards sprung goodness sake dont let know about Im sure get picture setting up other As turned out several group got brunch meeting together nice restaurant met restaurant 1100 PM least 40 attendance area modelers came pay respect two fine gentlemen have given much themselves years point really goofed chose make Jesses award first Jesse stunned kept saying thought supposed guy intended think pretty well tipped Bud off what going still thrill make Buds award see didnt make Jesses award Jesse Shepherd Jr did feeling such award would mean much came son Jesse Shepherd started out early days ofthe NACA laboratory place nations finest modelers went during last years just before W W 11 Taibi Parmenter Blanchard Everett started younger set beginning what now known NASA Anyway Jesse came back Texas after war retired major aircraft company several years ago over 40 years Jesses life has teaching introducing modeling walks life too few Jesse Shepherds whole world would much richer first met Bud Tenny member great US Air Force model teams time Bud Gene Stiles developed neat little CLstunt ship flew really well top made best efforts look pretty trashy Along about 1960 Bud got really hooked indoor got involved awhile Still Bud continued serve AMA serving contest boards 196768 chairman boards about time Bud threw himself entirely behind indoor movement some years published main Indoor newsletter himself believe Today still have Bud serving few have chairtnan Indoor CB some 48 years know of continuous service knowledge first time district has said thank truly rich fine modelers District VIII have fine people urge take little time out busy day contribute making AMA better two men have done years must tell about rest day spent Bedford Boys Ranch gymnasium 5 glorious hours watching some indoor flying breath fresh air scribe Old friend Jim Clem once top CL Speed flyer doing almost 8 1/2 mm ministick towards end day Jesses granddaughter Megan set Jr record mini-stick! Dont know proud Dad Grandad day have great heritage AMA embrace phases modeling indiscriminately Frank Cummings black man National Champion before Jackie Robinson allowed play Dodgers some people allowed room hotel because religion some founders Polks Carl Goldberg Leon Shulman etc etc. modeler has right thing Just because yours costs money doesnt mean its important gives FUN 156 Model Aviation e Shepherd Jr reads Inscription Superior Service Award presents dad Jesse Shepherd Sr George Aldrich says Gotcha Jesse Two great Texans have given lifetime modeling well District VIII Bud Tenny Jesse Shepherd [left right] Aldrich enjoying l Aviation Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us knoW Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 765 288-4899 extension 223 Colorado / Kansas Nebraska / North Dakota / South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax701445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1618 Houston DrBismarck ND 58504 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles c/a Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 NEWS FROM COLORADO R/C pyion racing southern Colorado After some 10 years absence Quickie 500 Pylon Racing revived Pikes Peak RIC Club Pueblo R/C Club 1996 contest season total 8 races held April through October three Pueblo five Colorado Springs Since two cities 50 miles apart organizers felt could generate participation making joint effort Now season over have reviewed results pleased report race well-attended average 14 entries both southern northern Colorado tried keep rules simple entry fees minimal $4 gave certificate trophies top four places using cumulative-point system race consisted 16-heat matrix maximum four planes per heat Its rewarding experience see enthusiastic friendly competition races Volunteers willing help scoring judging fueling tech inspection spectators turned out cheer favorite racer did have few crashes usually saw new plane entered race since Quickies live up name require little building time Pilot feedback has 100% favor continuing Quickie 500 races 1997 plans already underway establish schedule Thanks Custom Hobbies providing fuel Colorado Hobby Products pylon poles Aero Lettering trophies special thanks Larry Osborn Dave Miller organizing races serving CDs Will Teach Fly Frits Jetten Have ever noticed small number young people hobby majority RC hobbyists older men Some started way back control line days others got radio control later after RC systems became readily available affordable Unlike last two generations kids nowadays just dont have fascination airplanes least thats what read somewhere During past couple months several younger people have come flying field have shown interest flying model airplanes havewith parents help Im sureinvested money time purchase assembly airplane model past few weekends pleasure helping couple kids about 14 years old really together showed much interest quick learners soon flew around doing some time helped driven RC cars flown computer simulator two conditions usually produce quicklearning student will youngsters keep coming back Sometimes parents dont share sons interest RC provide transportation field So believe up us keep interest up making training stay field fun interesting As clubs instructors have few other end trainer cord buddy box really makes feel good catches sticks hobby soon moving trainer higher-performance models dont show up after couple lessons always wonder what happened question something did didnt during training may have caused lose interest dont like cut student loose after first solo flight should teach students solo quickly possible get rid faster should make sure can fly safely feels comfortable flying solo under variety conditions crosswinds included As instructors have responsibility teach other necessary things take off fly land model airplanes should also teach about safety some aerodynamics about club rules bit physics field courtesy mechanics occasional team work consideration others things believe should part RC instructors flight training course advice just appointed club instructors either would better club members better pilots did better job instructing helping others So teaching others consider including following Discuss dangers hobby Make student aware injuries spinning prop can cause Ask him bystanders stay out prop arc explain propellers spinners occasionally come off Explain frequency control system purpose radio impound what consequences should cause someone else crash Show securely hold model pits during engine start up safely carry model runway Make aware safety courtesy rules no flying behind pilot stations no taxing pits communicate other pilots around runway 'on runway landing taking off deadstick Azalea City Aviator Frits Jetten Editor The remaining portion article will appear next month 4July 1997 157 Arizona California Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom httpiWwwama-1 Ocom/ama Glenn Caner Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 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 ISee last months column tor additional AVPs Coordinators Associate Vice Presidents District X prepares host 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition slated held near San Jose California San Francisco South Bay area August 30 through September 7 Clubs around District have offered host several flyin breakfasts help promote event provide opportunity District X members discuss AMA issues learn about Expo Breakfasts have already held Phoenix Tucson San Fernando Valley Additional fly-ins scheduled San Diego LA / Orange County Sacramento North South Bay areas District also working events Nevada Utah Fly-in Breakfast sponsored District X cooperation host club Participants treated delicious allyou-can-eat breakfast pancakes eggs bacon sausage juice milk coffee Members District staff club officers serve hosts District X modelers families enjoy modestly priced breakfast great day flying breakfasts priced near break proceeds day put forward offset Districts costs hosting Expo Volunteers Needed. District also looking volunteers interested lending hand during nine-day event great need administrative help well workers various events interested helping out years Expo please contact AVP Don Goeschl 805940-6066 can also reached via e-mail amaexpo@aolcom US mail 513 West Ave 1-13 Lancaster California 93534 interested information about Expo individual events information can also obtained Don club interested hosting Fly-in Breakfasts have yet scheduled can contacting Mr Rex Powell Rex can reached 6024880151 mail 6955 E Mighty Saguaro Way Scottsdale Arizona 85262 Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn Model Aviation Bieber San Fernando ValleyThe California United Free Flighters RC Flyers took task organizingannual banquet held Sunday March Expo breakfast held Sepulveda16 Honored years get together Basin Ricc did fantastic job largewas Nathan Day CUFFMACs 1996 portion food items donated byJunior Top Points Champion award local sponsors added thewas presented Bill Kuykendall 1997 success eventPresident Daniel Heinrich Mr Ralph Prey presided over afternoon affair year CUFFMAC members treated extremely interesting presentation Thermal Dynamics keynote speaker F3B World Champion Joe Wurtz Members Cholla Choppers Model Airplane Club presented AMAs Award Achievement 1997 Vintage Stunt Classic annual banquet Tucson Arizona March 22 award recognition Cholla Coppers 50th year AMA chartered club hand receive award Cholla Chopper members Robin Sizemore L Louis Wolgast Lou Crane Randy Cuberly Above. Rex Powell President International Scale Soaring Association serves up hot cup coffee Arizona Model Aviators club president Jim Luby wife Mary man griddle Expo Fly-in Mesa AZ Jan 22 Below. TIMPA board member Lynn Geuder cooks eggs order Tucson Mar15 have attended Vintage Stunt Classic over years very familiar effervescence young lady Michele Keville daughter event coordinators Mike Jo Ann Keville Having helped nearly nine VSCs Michele honored year event participants plaque recognition thanks Mounted plague models Navys Blue Angels Michele will joining Navy Summer plans aircraft mechanic Good luck Michele thanks helping make VSC truly memorable event Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jeny llolcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave. Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincolt 1201 Farrow Cirde Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Ktamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Ullooet Ct. LaCanner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE. Bellevue WA 98007 unsung berm among put modeling events people scut work pitch tents move loads mow grass fix food sell keep records judge events anything else necessary just keep whole thing working just lost such person Floyd Grove Jr wrote about March 21 1997 R/C community lost Grand Dame Known Addie Crow just plain Addie lady friend knew very gracious host never went up Crows RV being asked day wanted cup coffee Addie never knew stranger will missed RIC lovers world wide wife Leon Duke Crow 44 years Addie perpetual figure almost R/C event west coast during marriage left behind will have hard time finding someone replace good humor straight forward outlook honest helpful advice course great coffee us Duke Family mourn loss send best wishes goes much greater Fly shall ever see NW Scalemasters qualifier takes place June 20-22 Farragut State Park north Coeur dAlene o Maybe scenic places world fly aircraft certainly place whole family enjoy vacation place compete exchange experiences like minded modelers Usually weather cooperates can rain spring northern Idaho bring protection both sun rain big Dist XI electric meet takes place Boeing Hawks field Space Center Kent WA June 28- 29 beginning weve seen innovation electric power developed corner country high anxiety kind event just old new friends trying out latest exchanging much information history repeats will Fun Fly hosted July Boeing Eagles field near Everett Last summer held well attended enjoyed event hope will try again event Cohn Payne sent picture Richard Farmer Pilots Choice Award winning Ultimate Biplane Early July its Pinehollow 97 time Over July 12-13 weekend very nice resort high east slope Mt Hood Portland Shy Knights will host annual NW R/C Seaplane Champs Enjoy flying camping swimming conununing fellow modelers premier event Contact Jerry Holcomb 360-892-7732 evenings land planes what fly 12th July visit South Lane RIC Modelers will host 2nd Annual Fertile Turtle R/C Air Show Fly field near Creswell OR plan swap shop static display along flying Contact Timm Wagner 78623 Rat Crk Rd Cottage Grove OR 97424 us think about what might keep us earning Season patch think bitter cold deep snow terrible winds Seldom rain factor last year NW has soggy say least Down Eugene Morrie Gilbert chance Prop Spinner able get 3rd patch flu over 77 inches rain winter kept him word group will try best weather next winter control line club may have go floats succeed According Tad Crusty Russell Editor SRAC NE Plane Talk SRAC has produced prospective member package introduce new possible members club Other clubs have may just heard about tad too late newcomers issue Graham Hicks asked remind scale enthusiasts 7th annual Grande Ronde Bush Pilots Scale Contest Courtright Field south La Grande will take place 16-17 August Expert Sportsman Team Fun Scale will events along famous Sat Night Steak Feed Contact Graham 54 1-9633953 900 Main La Grande OR 97850 Bush Pilots announce RIC Swap Meet Spaghetti Dinner Friday Aug 15th held basement 1st Presbyterian Church La Grande 4 9pm dinner 5 7pm Call Ron Tincher 541-963-3807 Puyallup ory Mount Rainier R/C Soeiety did usual excellent job bringing modelers other folks up top-notch show Seventeen shows later Bob Pfeiffers idea carried Bob Ford group dedicated club members has matured show best anywhere An amazing amount work necessary order just get organized let alone have happen smoothly does Now could just get Bob smile time time its wise note ageing population Too often late Ive found myself writing about long time friend has gone West gently euphemism has time its good news Since weather Febreary nice Frank Hirleman both Prez Western Oregon Flying Aces Squadron Editor Propwash WOFAS newsletter decided go walk good idea After short experienced some chest pain After returning home self diagnosed angina decided put off doing anything about bad idea until next shot 4 days later came ambulance trips 3 hospitals After angioplasty rooter personal scale Frank doing fine Getting exercise watching diet Frank thinks should keep experience mind especially understand should have pains chest upper arms get yourself medical provider right later Let tell its just gastritis Big quicker get help better chanceof building flying next plane Brent Watkins NE Editor Frozen Tales made 8 flights electric Midnight Sun R/C Clubs Jan 1 fun fly Thats especially notable realize temperature Fairbanks -42 degrees during event No mention wind chill some Polar Bear Event summer its wanner club will hold IiMAC event part WaternWheels event held July 4 5and6 1997 159
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Inside View Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Gary Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memoijal Dr Muncie IN 47302 museum Some 50 years ago retired assistant manager Tulsa grocery store used penny create endowment museum bearing name Ferd Threstle sole mission museum mandated Ferds will make name famous Dutiful administrators Ferds museum face daunting task creating meaningful exhibits programming fulfills museums mission have refined task art international calligraphy competitions based beautiful inventive playful ways writing Ferd Threstles name lapidary competitions based writing Ferds name head pins other small objects installation art competitions billboards gardens buildings around Tulsa incorporate Ferds name innovative amusing ways operate yearly budget about $16 million have endowment $500 million city Tulsa state museum association some Threstle family members challenging bequest order court saying current prospective value endowment grotesquely disproportionate what necessary carry out museums mandate museum docs make requisite contribution advancement society ought hallmark museum Famous Ferd Threstle Museums existence wealth invites us question assumptions about definition museum So exactly what thing called museum Answering question requires examining evolution museums society museums popular public institutions before Civil War Wealthy patrons arts antiquities created rooms homes display collections Museums associated private showcases hobbies rich growth great cities after Civil War dedicated museum buildings appeared multitudes Following 1893 Worlds Columbian Exposition Chicago cities erected ornate city halls imposing train stations monumental museum buildings part City Beautiful movement concept museum transformed private showcase civic showcase focal point public pride As museums grew number obvious needed professionally trained workers realize potential centers community service educational resources Gallery talks school group tours loans objects other institutions museum publications public relations new roles museums professionalization museum work began establishment American Association Museums 1906 offices Smithsonian creation museum training programs Harvard invention automobile brought about change museums passage Federal Highway Act 1921 prompted development national highway system created new breed Americans tourist Touring Americans drove endlessly searching lost past found museums Tourism created industry people realized museums meant business astounding success 1925 opening Deutches Museum Munich Germany also profoundly changed concept museum country new institution calling itself museum displaying art anything historic Its halls filled interactive hands-on activities working models live demonstrations American industrialists museum professionals loved adopted idea set out building spree museum industrys newly defined role demonstrate Americas technological triumphs industrial might Museums meant really big business now came crash almost society suffered ways during Depression museums survived because New Deal first time federal government joined American museums preserve nations heritage provide cultural educational stimulus people Historic Sites Act 1925 strengthened nostalgic decorative arts movement seemed sweeping country Government historical activity public historical interest thus meshed very time America needed boost its economy national spirit As New Deal rushed flood projects launched involving museums history almost phased out Depression waned However widespread success cooperative efforts between museums federal government forever ealarged enriched concept museum enhanced importance museums civilization just time civilization treasures its museums being faced possibility inevitable destruction through world war totalitarianism idea museum now become synonymous tax-supported institutions run trained professionals need broad base public support ensure funding forced museums concentrate creative educational public programming during war years drive survive its consequences because museums became competitive players educational-recreational marketplace retailers adopting modern sales methods promotional stunts publicity campaigns As result museum attendance exploded time Bicentennial rush enlarge old institutions build new ones reached amazing speed responding demands society museums transforming image institution run elite multidisciplinary community centers providing unique kind learning Indeed major justifications existence museums focused museums role providing leaming experience could duplicated anywhere else especially classroom museums cannot things people essential carefully define primary role museum execute faithfully can museum needs live up richest definition word National Model Aviation Museum seeks make requisite contribution advancement society ought hallmark museum much collection Conunued page 147 144 Model Aviation 4 Winter over calendar says daylight savings time will allow us sneak out evening flying session couple times week dont know about am ready small problem however temperature home just 15 yes fifteen degrees Admittedly have managed sneak off Florida about 10 days seems everyone knows winter over except Mother Nature Lots happening around lately SFA lawsuit finally over can really say about judgement contained official published statement Please dont bug VP tell dirt say official release could jeoprodize AMA eyes court mail bag has full around lately majority letters being people some problem something AMA doing Its amazing letters result someone understanding something consequently drawing wrong conclusion example letter received member dont have letter dont have members name concemed club having hard time coming up officers rules say officers must Open members club mostly Senior Citizens makes good point literal reading rules look membership cards would lead conclusion actuality Senior Citizen members really Open members pay reduced rate look Bylaws will find Senior Citizen class membership Open members purposes except dues An example Senior Citizen can Contest Director Leader Member though both designations require Open member Another similar misunderstanding guy raked over coals over requirement club spend lot money buy GPS measure Latitude/Longitude club field order re-Charter club also objected amount paperwork involved charter process havent fill out charter club paperwork awful long time dont doubt like paperwork has escalated agree idea instead listing names etc mem bers simply AMA numbers should suf fice Ill talk HQs about see can Back Latitude/Longitude problem paperwork apparently pushed GPS system easiest way obtain Lat/Long hard some concluded acceptable method deter mining field position SUCH IS NOT THE CASE HQs does care determine Latitude/Longitude field done reasonably accurately methods available get infor mation could easy calling what ever agency records deeds asking asking County Engineering Dept Another way would get aviation sectional chart neednt new chart locate field Any way can determine right AMA reason need information protect flying site Principally can use determine distance between flying site another club applying charter have number cases have chartered new clubs flying fields too close exist ing chartered clubs flying fields Without reliable way avoid problem often find ourselves trying resolve after fact much difficult task Pylon Racing specifically Quarter 40 has faced some controversy lately result some misinformation lead some people believe poised step mandate rules dont know came false dont have authority case What happened got number calls letters both sides controversy whereupon called chainnan Pylon Contest Board discuss problem After leaming could about problem told him Contest Board Chairman Id adopt particular compromise didnt exactly jump up down suggestion either favor against rather took it intended SUGGESTION know Wayne Yeager quite well can assure type intimidated least call AMA President took suggestion just suggestion others seem think will mandate something wont have no inclination have no authority short its Contest Boards problem dont envy tricky issue Its funny sometimes subject leads realize similar problem exists another area thinking about Senior Citizen vs Open memberships officers clubs suddenly realized todays rules would make impossible charter junior club like described involved kid last months column Hrnrnnn guess need some work area Speaking about kids check out ads AMAJEAA Aeromodelling Academy July have great expectations program idea club might sponsor kid program wasnt total sponsorship could make possible some kid might otherwise able attend Think about utive Council Meeting Highlights Motions made April 19 1997 Executive Council meeting MOTION moved G Aldrich VIII seconded B Brown III approve F3A World Championships Pensacola Florida 1999 Motion passed unanimously LX absent MOTION II moved B Brown III seconded J McNeill V loan $6000 Lakeland Aeromodelers per conditions described account 7009075 Motion passed 11 yes -2 no IVNAA MOTION III moved C Foreman IV seconded C Bauer VI mail out Lender Member Questionnaire submitted present Leader Members results questionnaire tamed over committee review Motion passed 12 yes 1 no XI MOTION IV moved C Foreman IV seconded E McCollough Xl approve AMA DISTANCE EDUCATION PROJECTS 1 Delta Dart Training Video 2 Electronic Field Trip Motion passed unanimously MOTION V moved W De Cou II seconded C Foreman IV establish fund $100000 new product review Motion passed unanimously MOTION VI moved E McCollough XI seconded R Hanson X allocate legal expenses AMA Club # 535 Salem R/C Pilots Association amount $116174 allocate legal expenses AMA club # 943 Bamstormers R/C Club Inc amount $52074 Motion passed unanimously MOTION VII moved B Brown III seconded G Aldrich VIII allow Renew 2 paids within time frame November 15 1996 allowed $300 credit toward 1998 membership Motion passed unanimously MOTION VIII moved B Brown III seconded R Miller IX modify presented Nationals Standing Rules determine method naming National Champions Motion passed unanimously XI absent July1997 145 m ~4 lb LIU1 Uit IeldU Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Femwood Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 1996 audit report has issued accounting firm Brady Ware Schoenfeld Inc Certified Public Accountants Over next few months shall present various statements report realize will little bit boring some will least give chance look what AMA consists paper audit report first statement presented Statement Financial Position Since Statements Financial Position appear following page years ended December 31 1996 1995 statement financial position snapshot business certain moment time technically changes very next tick clock assets side financial position presents classified fonn assets Academy Model Aeronautics December 31 1996 compared same classifications assets year ended December 31 1995 can munediately see knowing what last year knowing what have year adds great deal understanding Let us begin looking headings left hand side page beginning Current Assets Current Assets Current assets items expect convert cash within next twelve months will attempt conunent very briefly line items below Current Assets Cash cash equivalents funds AMA has bank Receivables amounts due Model Aviation advertisements Inventory cost merchandise museum store supply service catalog receive Prepaid insurance consists workmans compensation comprehensive general liability group insurance professional liability auto fire insurance along other coverages appropriate protect property Prepaid membership costs represents costs forms mailing etc necessary send membership application form costs paid AMA sent out packet catalogs special information decals forms sign up current year costs will applied expenses year 1997 because income collected mailing will 1997 income Prepaid expenses consists NATS 1997 expenses have paid 1996 will used until 1997 major expense item represents payments articles Model Aviation Magazine have run yet scheduled future publication Prepaid taxes balance have left federal government consisting carryover refund 1995 year plus estimated taxes paid 1996 deducting tax unrelated business income primarily sale Model Aviation advertising Investments represents money AMA has hand backup potential liability self-insured portion insurance membership also includes money being held construction Headquarters building Muncie Property Equipment represents cost expenditures various items categorized underneath caption straight forward believe require further comment have questions about will happy assist answer Other Assets Mortgage note receivable note receivable obtained AMA sold Reston property AMA collecting $1879 month principal interest Life memberships receivable represents amounts will collect during current year people have already pledged become life members AMA making payments installment basis right hand side page see words Liabilities Net Assets Let us examine headings beginning Current Liabilities Current Liabilities Various items listed under category Basically items expenditures will occur within next twelve months Accounts payable represents what AMA owes local trade payables items AMA purchased during past few months Current maturity mortgage payable capital lease obligations represents payments AMA will make next twelve months mortgage property Muncie two leases equipment AMA using headquarters building Accrued expenses made up property tax due vacation pay sales taxed payable Competition funds escrow represents amount holding various competitive groups fly FAI competition during coming year Deferred membership revenue represents collections members dues have paid date will used 1997 year Deferred Membership Revenue item represents moaies have paid members took advantage renewal two years discounted rate money will used 1998 budget Long-Term Liabilities Mortgage payable obligations under capital lease represent balances mortgage capital lease obligations AMA owes will pay 1998 years following current portion will paid 1997 included Current maturities mortgage payable current lease obligations Current Liabilities section above Net Assets unrestricted net assets broken down two categories amount new worth AMA Temporarily restricted net assets represents money being held expended specific items described under category also represent part net worth Total net assets net worth AMA $6699686 amount difference between total assets $11734553 total liabilities $5034867 resulting total net assets $6699686 gives overview Statements Financial Position AMA December31 1996 Acopyofthe financial statements may obtained sending $500 Vicki Barkdull AMA Headquarters sure request latest audited financial statements Until later Model Aviation emy Model Aeronautics Inc Statements Financial Position December 31 1996 1995 ASSETS 19961995 LIABILITES AND NET ASSETS 19961995 CURRENT ASSETS Cash & cash equivalents Receivables Inventory -at cost Prepaid insurance Prepaid membership costs Prepaid expenses Prepaid taxes Total Current Assets IN VESTMENTS PROPERTY & EQUIPMENT Land & improvements Building & improvements Computers & software Museum contents & library Furniture & equipment Vehicles Total Cost Less accumulated depreciation OTHER ASSETS Mortgage note receivable Life memberships receivable MUSEUM COLLECTION $ 2579332 169298 159828 142983 188646 20439 1575 3262101 $ 1943808 147771 120152 139030 269935 26235 14953 2661884 25143782362178 27 t3496 2409635 916615 175873 718183 98942 7032744 1346510 5686234 249840 22000 27 1840 2809263 3473602 675139 133500 687720 98942 7878166 1387041 6491125 23895 23895 $ 11734553$ 11539082 CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable Current maturities mortgage payable & capital lease obligations Accrued expenses Competition funds escrow Deferred membership revenue Total Current Liablities DEFERRED MEMBERSHIP REVENUE LONG-TERM LIABILITIES Mortgage payable -net current maturities Obligation under capital lease -net current maturities Security deposit Total Liablities NET ASSETS Unrestricted net assets Unrestricted net assets available operations Designated Executive Council contingencies Temporary restricted net assets Site development Scholarships & awards Other programs Total Net Assets $87014$172849 7820079200 41860103602 4999248007 37538293573377 40108853977035 182397 793242 48343 841585 5034867 168387 845051 75543 10000 930594 5076016 26057572307791 39400003940000 65457576247791 48069134906 4330541097 62555 153929 6699686 $ 11734553 39272 215275 6463066 $ 11539082 MuseumlPrater Continued page 144 model airplanes aviation museum integrating educational scientific programming along policies conservation exhibition worthy everyones support No matter famous Famous Ferd Threstle Museum can make name thats something theyll never able say es Legacy John Worth Biographers Needed AMA History Program process recording biographies people helped create wonderful world aeromodeling exists today might think would relatively simple project notsimply because huge number people involved Dont assume because someone famous already have biography him have about hundred bios present hundreds needed related problem need biography no longer us have depend friends relatives provide information about Doing after gone lot difficult no longer available recall confirm details lives still us aging ill otherwise unable help much kinds problems present getting some heroes write talk about themselves often choresome incredibly shy reluctant take credit what have contributed accomplished often takes someone other person want write about gather information make available archives thats necessarily bad situation us would rather write talk about someone other ourselves have favorite person youd like tell about wed like helpand can credited effort too want give biographers byline material contribute way name can associated person youre interested inwere looking ghost writers Wed like biographies include personal views insights writeups simply cold listing facts Its particularly important think show human side choosing remember procedure getting involved fairly simple AMA Historian Norm Rosenstock has forms Biographical Information Guidelines forms suggest questions answered provide hints about tell story someone want describe effect fill information answer questions and/or document information key part information desired involves pinning down names dates places What helps accurate possible record complete correct Continued page 148 July1997 147 OPEN INVITATION TO ALL AMA MEMBERS TO ATTEND HOMECOMING97 would like take opportunity month inform two very significant events will take place year will occur right International Aeromodeling Center June 6 7 8 other July 12-17 EAA facility Oshkosh Wisconsin Homecoming back after year lay off Due member input Executive Council determined Homecoming should again occur 1997 version will better ever Plans provide three days unhindered flying members wish attend Free flight control line radio control activities will taking place simultaneously separate venues real purpose event make International Aeromodeling Center available membership just come enjoy fly renew old friendrships enjoy facility rapidly becoming focal point aeromodeling country big difference between Homecoming 97 previous Homecomings year event will run conjunction brand new event AMA MODEL HOBBY EXPO Model Hobby Expo will opening AMAs doors general public provide opportunity discover hobbies otherwise may have never known existed Manufacturers distributors supporting endeavor activities offered will include build fly model aircraft rockets intro control line flights buddy-box radio control flights Young Eagles flights radio control car boat experiences will also hot air balloon demonstrations food concessions other family-oriented activities Please plan packing up family visiting International Aeromodeling Center June 6 7 8 1997 part Homecoming 97 second event would like make aware AMA/EAA AEROMODELING ACADEMY will whole new venture AMA EAA purpose introduce youth ages 14-17 building flying model aircraft five-day camp will held EAA facility Oshkosh Wisconsin July 12-17 1997 students will emersed model aviation building trimming flying simple hand-launched gliders building flying complete four-channel radio control aircraft will seminars selecting proper woods tools glues specific building projects use resources Along modeling activities students will given guided tours EAA museum Pioneer Field Young Eagles flights Some major supporters Academy date Sig Manufacturing Company Futaba Corporation America K&B Manufacturing just name three event example AMAs EAAs teamwork effort share experience model aviation young people show benefits aviation positive impact could have lives believe results such event will development programs can passed onto clubs used local level accomplishing same goals aware need allow youngsters get involved type effort could lay foundation ongoing efforts area strongly recommend clubs monitor progress AMA/EAA Aeromodeling Academy have questions contact Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters Volunteer Program need help As association volunteers serve backbone organization Help needed areas museum store front counter clerical computer docents research special events AMA trying develop pool members non members willing assist love airplanes love mix mingle people will thrive social interaction volunteering museum store during AMA special events interested application located web site request calling AMA HQ speaking Volunteer Coordinator es/Worth Continued page 147 Contact Norm 124 Granada St Royal Palm Beach FL 33411 Tel 407 798-5154 Fax 407 753-6661 Important famous modelers AMA Hall Fame other halls fame NFFS SAM yR/CS etc Thats no guarantee have adequate biographies themwe may have some basics enough good biography Along similar lines note got voted hall fame nominated yet electedwe need info too people nominated national recognition nominations often skimpy simply say something like Everybody knows Joe Blow achievements obvious Well often theyre obvious often theres misinformation myth involved information want history books wed like complimentary factual probably will surprised famous names have biographies thats reaction feel can help fill some blanks cant complete biography contact Norm Rosenstock ask Biography forms help tell what know can find out about list right scratches surface needed biographiesmany sought Some listed former AMA presidentsincluding number Willis Brown Model Aviation ecticut / 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 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 PYLON RACING PYLON 105 two sites world dedicated R/C pylon racing Phoenix Arizona other District Bridgewater MA Credit development unique extraordinary concept idea reality belongs own District VP Don Krafft fellow pattern flyer Dave Eisner racing enthusiasts Don McStay Tom Rebenklau Together modeled Race dedicated site after Pattern dedicated site Don Dave developed nearby Halifax two clubs chartered separately Privateers Pattern P105 Racing combined under charter RCCF R/C Competition Flyers intent both clubs encourage interested either Pattern Racing competition develop talents under ideal conditions possible building P105 started fall 1994 real work plowing harrowing grading seeding finally took place July 1995 just time drought 95 looked like accomplished create dust bowl middle 18000 acres wetlands rains came September everyones surprise seed sprouted lot TLC grass has growing getting better ever since fact expecting third year development produce best grass field R/C east great share credit progress must given NEPRO Northeast Pylon Racing Organization NEPRO literally paid rent two years 4 acres cross wind runways located nearly 20 acres leasing middle 18000 acres farm land Youre right means no obstructions no neighbors near enough bothered noise fact area large open full scale aerobatic aircraft Plymouth use site practice competitions Almost good day treated air show also very grateful racers non-racers helped fund work needed done make field suitable small wheel racing planes might never have gotten started wasnt help sport flyers Zamoor Bajwa Steve Tardanico provided bulldozing get project started Patteru competitor Gary Garibian gave us much needed financial shot arm keep thing moving forward came bunch dedicated racers racing supporters realized doing Mike Masi finished 4th last year Formula-One NMPRA National Invitation Championships Arnie Wile always ready help whatever promotes R/C himself top racing contender Lloyd Burnham always beat northeast past President NMPRA National Racing Organization well several times President NEPRO Dave Doyle past President NEPRO well Secretary/Treasurer NMPRA last several years Al Waldron Mr #3 Pylon Dave Fogg Mr #2 Pylon Glen Boivan Toms racing partner Clarence Lee world renowned master model aircraft engine technology head list substantial early contributors wonderful supporters R/C racing joined contributors Frank DiFrancesco Joan Learned Bob Davis Joe Bednarz George DeNault Fran Mitchell takes lot work money what has done made possible deserve tremendous credit understanding everything done help modeling anywhere helps modeling everywhere P105 now fully ready take another season competition aggressively looking limited number members either want participate racing racer racing official willing whatever can support purpose site P105s present members eager work would-be racers 4 pre-set race courses will teach fly long willing share supporting unique dedicated effort develop racing area New England information contact Tom Rebenklau 508-697-0672 Don McStay 508- 528-4043 Submitted Don McStay INDOOR FLYING fellows fly indoor Boston area faced problem having trouble finding keeping flying site have flown College Andover about 18 years have flown Shriners Facility College Haverhill problem facilities charging $200-300 per day pretty expensive few hours flying know facility could used please contact will forward info people involved SON VT FLY-IN will fly-rn Johnson Vt sod farm June 14 15 should enjoyable weekend possible make plans attend information call Jim Halls 802 635-2288 July 1997 149 number 1 pylon Pylon 105 field during race Don McStay pilot Dave Doyle caller racing Pylon 105 Mike Masi beautiful QM-40 racer New Jersey/ New Yorkf 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 Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightolowe NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFOENT CMR 480 BOX 585 APO AE 09703 Vince Juliane 1 e Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 Ray Juschkus 59 Lisiogolon Street St James NY 11780 James M LewIs P061 Ogdeebarg NY 13668-0081 Dave Mathewson Boo 613 Camillas NY 13031 Bill Miller PO Boo 335 PSocelon Jonclion NJ 08550 Tow Murray 31 voorkees Drive Basking Ridge NJ 57920 Bill Poythress 3 Hemlock Overt Sasgerties NY 12477 Adaw SaltIer 41 Perry Anense Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenuire 101 Smithtield Dr Endicoo NY 13780-4309 Frequency CoordInator Ion Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phocoio NY 13135-9007 315 695-2448 Terry Terrenoire Rejoins District Team retirement George Buso Southern Tier New York left resident AVP After short meeting Toledo Teny Terrenoire agreed assume post Terry has past experience AVP able administrator will add insightful interesting writing style column occasion providing members area handy channel HQ Terry wife live Endicott NY has building models since 8 has RC experience dating back 1970 Hes logged over 206 aircraft built 3000 flights still manages mow lawn.Welcome aboard Terry following notes come AVP representing US Servicemen Europe am Roy Brown District II AVP Europe have AMA member 35 years left fine AMA club Houston Texas 1989 ended up Netherlands live Limburg Province Holland means have Germany five minutes direction Belgium five minutes other direction What great place modeling am enclosing picture AMA member Mike Youngling Focke Wolf Spitfire taken August 25th Echt Flying Clubs 25th anniversary fly-in Mike lives Germany USAF member stationed AWACS Geilenkirchen belongs flies Echt club Netherlands Another picture Echt fly officers club ModelVliegclub LVC Limbricht-Sittard Guppies Guppies originated plans German Model Magazine first being smaller Guppy powered Webra 40 other three growing powered Zenoah 23s Zenoah 38 Echt clubs name De Vliegende Hollander translates Flying Dutchmen last shows season late September sponsored Broken Wings Club Willebroek Belgium between Brussels Antwerpen couple pictures show picture C- 1 30s just before flight slot fly time C 130s styrofoam construction Speed 400 powered produced flown Neiderwert Club Holland picture Feisler Stork goes joke some Belgian owns big motor cycle reported police someone took motor big does fly realistically smooth great show excellent aircraft flying weather past flying season summer 1997 shaping up Dortmund retail model show 7-12 April Messa will April 11th UK Old Warden shows Spring Modeling 19-20 April Small Models Weekend 24-25 May Scale Models 7-8 June Silent Flight 26-27 July Vintage 9-10 August Festival Flight 13-14 Sept Autumn Gala 18-19 Oct humble feeling flier needs go Old Warden stumbled Four Stroke weekend few years ago give highest marks will 24-25 May flying couple Randy Randophs designs Belgium Pampa Modelfighters sponsoring Big Scale Meet 12-13 July field out Helchtem Belgium Air Force air ground range great bunch will outstanding international show Bauffe Club flies adjacent Chievers Air Base SHAPE sponsoring jet turbine show 28-29 June show will Chievers Air Base German flugtags numerous encourage go find areas plan being Wasserkuppe 4-6 Sept sponsored Antike Flyers Germany see old guy yellow wing Hobie Hawk thats MECA collecto Oberwagen bei Bern Switzerland 7-8 June can help add additional information please write call email am CompuServe 1005323633 am out pocket July August available email question always asked What does AMA answer us Europe AAFES privileges AMA actively working get fuel back AAFES system need say thanks Wes Joyce Hager Steve Kaulf Randy Randolph efforts Let hear As indicated last month Ive come across few Can top items travels around district few interesting facts youve got some same pass along inclusion column Weve got husband-wife Leader Member team have counted very quickly over 125 completed RC aircraft home ships range size 1/2A quarter scale 125 does include control line models saw hanging around nor does include boxes yet-to-be-built models packed various nooks crannies Weve got Leader Member affiliated 10 different chartered clubs Weve got club 17 Leader Members its ranks Weve got fifth sixthdepending countlargest club country district Whos got some other mind numbing tidbits? * 150 Model Aviation ciale VIce Presidents Officers LVC Limbricht-Sitter Club Guppies Echt fly-in 0-130 Squadron Neider Wert Club Broken-Wings fly-in fly time styrofoam construction Speed 400s AMA member MIKe youngiing witn nis Focke Wolf & Spitfire Echt Club 25th anniversary fly-in Almost 112 scale Fesseller Stork Broken Wings Belgium fly-in U] II 11 [ UHIE 1 tU Ohia Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 610 797-6597 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 Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbroak Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Air Force Museum often forget greatest collections full scale aviation Dayton Ohio Air Force Museum Muncie summer sure include Air Force Museum takes couple hours get past winter Dick Greenburg Toledo Weak Signal club member organized bus trip club Flying Tigers tour outstanding facility Commander Flying Tigers Tom Kroggel John Borton NUTS Mountain Top Ron Maier member LVRCS Allentown Pennsylvania provided great picture flying friends during New Years reumon Ron son Chris traveled Muncy Pa fly Dan Richards John Sullivan temperature 22 degrees wind chill near zero What friends wont go through have fun Prize provides WORKS Future Bill Lehn member Dayton Ohio WORKS sent following letter Enclosed couple photos initial product two 90 minute building sessions conducted Bill Lehn other WORKS members JE Prass Elementary School class made up 21 fifth graders teacher along five room mothers students received copy directions building AMA Delta Darts along glue razor blades pins etc opening Wednesday aftemoon session facility used just about ideal two students laboratory table plenty room Work progressed well during 1300 1430 session Wednesday stored things until second session Friday Final assembly Delta Darts done ald Pacer Tech FfE ZAP-A-GAP done WORKS First ffights models coming off assembly line underway school hallway before 5th model assembled time #12 ready students moved stage auditorium eight models line end day assembled staying little late Storage models weekend done shown picture Hopefully hooked couple kids modeling hobby copy letter Pacer Tech thanking ZAP also enclosed Bill won adhesive Name Plane contest R/C Reports Magazine Pop DarrSorry relay bad news Pop Darr Uniontown Pennsylvania featured District Dl column last month has passed away will missed family friends hobby loved helped grow Delaware Valley Radio Control Club Tom Haake provided some insight Delaware Valley Radio Control Club Warniinster PA club ffies out field near Doylestown has adult membership 60 have intense focus youth involvement activity Boy Girl Scouts have club trainer PT-40 utilized great deal youth program July1997 151 WORKS work JE Press school students Delta Darts hung out dry Dan Richards Chris Maier John Sullivan enjoy New Years Day Muncy Pennsylvania Bob Erpelding Dick Greenburg Bob Knisely Dick organized Air Force Museum trip Delaware Valleys Vince Carroll beautiful CAP 21 Dave Leach 1997 Weak Signals President Ned Donner flies Shrike Doylestown Delaware/ District Columbia / Maryland/North Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill 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 Phone 804 270-5039 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Phone 910 766-1231 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Phone 757595-0997 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Road Chesapeake VA 23322 Phone 757 421-4545 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Phone 302 798-8447 Richard Dick SmIth 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Phone 540 943-1684 Bliss Teague 625 5th Avenue SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Phone 704 324-2164 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 YEAR 2003 CENTENNIAL year 2003 will 100 years since Wright Brothers flew Wright Flyer Kill Devil Hills near Kitty Hawk North Carolina area Outer Banks North Carolina preparing big celebration commemorate occasion Some local business establishments have contacted George Rohbaugh member Dare County RIC Flyers about building static display models 1903 Wright Flyer models will display local businesses will also used meetings gettogethers local organizations picture shows Georges static display models Wright Flyer will appear commemorative dinners some local business establishments George discussing make 1903 Wright Flyer RIC version will actually fly Hmmmmnt maybe yes maybe no GET OUT YOUR CHECK BOOK aware takes lot time effort build RIC aircrafteven simple trainers takes lot money some effort get ready built ARFs ready fly build precision scale model competition aerobatics now talking lots bucks almost untold time effort So should also aware stupidly turn transmitter having field frequency clip attached antenna planes air cause plane crash obligated replace aircraft Can think reason should held responsible did deed pay earth should pilot airborne plane frequency clip transmitter antenna expect compensate him stupidity no simple goof big mistake know better QOPS type miscalculationyou have cost innocent victim lot time money well possibly cutting whole flying season off no reasonable explanation actions screwed up So get out check book make reparations victim Put yourself victims place Would smile sweetly say Oh thats right Ive got lots money time soit really doesnt make difference Have gotten attention serious stuff want turn radio field GET THE CLIP use wait Make sure have clip antenna before turn radio try fly securing clip having antenna have no recourse guy does have turns transmitter above article printed Central Carolina RIC Modelers Newsletter Food thought DISTRICT P/ EVENTS District IV Mini Meeting scheduled May 2nd 3rd 4th Delaware R/C Clubs field has Canceled due mix up commum cations between myself Delaware RJC Club realize event restricted JMAA members IMAA type aircraft means IMAA members IMAA type aircraft per mitted participate Therefore does make sense hold AMA Meeting does include AMA members Joe Asher president Delaware RC Club will arrange antoher date time place hold Delaware AMA District IV meeting Only District Meeting portion event being can celed Fly will held scheduled Doug Jessie good CID know will have fun MARC SHOW TIMONIUM MD Mid Atlantic Radio Contml hobby show will held Saturday & Sunday June 7th & 8th Timonium Fairgrounds Exhibition hall Timonium Md leading manu facturers will will large AMA boothavailable ques tions ideas suggestions other AMA information will static displays demos swap shop show sponsored MARCED INC Contact Ron Stahl information 4521 Beilvieu Ave Baltimore Md Tel-410-664-2712 LEADER CLUB AWARD Congratulations Middle Atlantic Radio Kontrol Society qualifying AMA Gold Leader Club Award awards will shipped direct AMA listed club contact person Once again congratulations achievement AVP BOB BABURA RIC after school program rolling right along ALL NINETEEN STUDENTS HAVE JOINED AMA time appears magazine will have conducted test flights aircraft well underway flight training portion program wish thank following manufacturers/suppliers donations program Aerotrend Balsa USA Dave Brown Products Dougs Hobbies Estes Ind Excel Hobby Blade Corp Futaba Corp Harry Higley & Sons mc Model Airplane News Mud Duck Aviation Tower Hobbies Hobby Center RCMBis conducting Old Timer Contests June 28th & Aug 23rd rain dates being following days 1997 TOC Maryland flight demo-fly hosted SWAP Club Baltimore June 21st & 22nd field Baltimore Highlands Md Flyers being mailed clubs Dist IV AVP DICK SMITH Harnsonburg Valley R/C club has number activities planned perhaps largest being annual big bird fly-in scheduled June 28th & 29th Last year world class flyer Dave Patrick attended special guest flying demos speaking evening dinner Dave expected return years event should make another enjoyable affair Charlottesville Rivanna Club has named annual IMAA fly-in Howard Crispin Memorial Fly-in memory Howard Crispin charter member ofthe club long time AMA District IV VP nice touch years event will held Aug 8th & 9th Expoland R/C Club newer clubs has active training program R/C newcomers program headed Joe Hodges along others has given much time helping others fly Before new flyers eam wings program requires among other things flyer successfully perform three take offs landings during same flight engine shut down know program has success see 10 & 11 year olds soloing after just short time later observed performing acrobatic maneuvers Yes R/C alive well club GONE FLYING Model Aviation Ft 11 [e au t — Florida Georgia / Puerto Rico ,,jlinalTennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 205 322-3002 FAX 205 252-2654 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chldgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 WllheImlna Chlhaaz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxoille TN 37517 John G Cooper 4755 Cloister Cove Memphis TN 35115 James H Edwards 500 Mimosa Dr New Jbany MS 35652 William T Haywood 4 Robin Cirde Foley AL 35535 Karl Nensal 353 erianecod #42 MerIdian MS 39305 Louiae boo 256 Huotridge Way Winterspengs FL 32705 Richard Jackson 2115 Thorolee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris JoIner 95 Len Rd 235 Phenio City AL 35567 Dr John MartIn 2150 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom MorrIs 327 Pueblo Pass Ansistos AL 36206 Unda OHeam 3515 Maze Ln Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach FL32405 George Peetwian 3644 Lake Smyma GA 30052 Frank Tiarro 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Omen 3604 N Riser Rd Gainesville GA 30566 Lee Webster 1000 Sycarnom Manchester TN 37355 Joseph MicalizzI HC 566 Box 10397 Faiarrto Puerto Rico 00735 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fialds 193W Strickland Rd. Intelachen FL 32145 Phone 904 654-2517 As elected representative AMA pledge keep informed District activities andsoforth Two areas catching rapidly radio controlled helicopters nonfly MODEL SHOW/SWAP MEETS report 2 helicopter flings 5 Swap Meets idea reporting introduce important persons actually promoting conducting directing affairs First lets go Crescent City Florida see Ernie Hubers Heli Fly-In Pictured above Ernie Mary Huber Look happy dont they.. Ernie purchased 80 acres land teaches others fly helicopter has just 8th annual heli Fly hosted some 51 registered entrants far away Minnesota New Jersey England Helicopter flying catching like mad Some flyers explained models can everything real ones possible invest much $4000 model above meet Wayne Jackson Chuck Wacker Contest Director Ernie Huber again Now want take Helena Alabama week later Birmingham Helicopter Modelers Alabaster RC Club sponsored 3rd Annual CENTRAL ALA HELICOPTER FLY-IN officials told over 80 pilots registered 15 different states same flyers Ernie Hubers Fly-In also attended Alabaster RC Club fling Meet important officials promoted conducted Central Ala Heli Fly-In Shown above Gary Wright Contest Director David Harkey Alabaster Club President George Routon Ronnie Quarles None Contests Fly-Ins Fun-Flys Championships Indoor and/or Outdoor Meets Record Setting Expos anything would possible except dedication volunteer modelers unselfishly dedicate time efforts make possible Now want attach same respect dedication modelers promote sponsor conduct Non flying affairs catching like mad also Flyers like congegate get rid kits parts tools junk no longer want talk other etc same time looking some priceless item desperately need might seriously underpriced have 5 last few weeks want meet sponsors Foley Ala South Alabama RC Modelers conducted SWAP MEET AUCTION National Guard Armory above Club President Walt Szachara AMA Assoc VP Bill Haywood armory Pictured above Norm Frances Deputy Warner Robbins Ga conducting Southeastern Model Show Perry Agricenter Perry Georgia exchange meet sponsored Georgia Aircraft Modelers Assoc heralded Americas Largest Model Aircraft Exchange Meet dont know largest plenty big everybody staving ball Frances interupt paperwork pose Next go Fort Payne Ala 7th annual SWAP MEET & STATIC SHOW Dekalb RC Flyers sponsors Barry Strickland Sylvania charge Barry interupted duties minute pose snap above 1 could show him Gary Schoen Mentone Alabama Next go Greenville South Carolina gym 4th Presbyterian Church Blue Ridge RC Club holds its annual SWAP MEET above Club President Everette Smith Harold Littleton Event Director Fred Willard Club Treasurer Lastly go Huntsville Ala Rocket City RCers SWAP MEET Jaycees Bldg Pictured above Box Walls Contest Director RCRC SWAP Affair Bill Pendergraft also charge CC Wilson Gene Hunter people run fun show swap things Ret Col Reeves Lippincott writing Alaska has asked mention death friend Thomas Soderberg Tampa Fla us grieve friend Reeves ourselves fine District member less 1997 153 Illinois Indians Kentucky Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 80656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet syauer@clisdecnsiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kailend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 706 798-7242 Hal Parentl 1920 Bucldnghsm Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Baliard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 48733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Busseil 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1608 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 -3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 746-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginsvlle MO 64037- 1859 Eve 816 564-2481 District VI keeps up-to date e-mail list latest version sent out list month would like part list send name along club name number sysbauet@harpocnsiitedu LIBERTY IN fly-in Norris Field private grass full scale airstrip near Liberty held last October 35 models ranging 1/2 combat 1/3 scale Fifty pilots enjoyed day flying cookout everyone pitching great food crowd also treated full-scale aerobatics Pitts S-2B its smaller twin S-l S People traveling NATS welcome stop some flying Buds local hobby shop has directions Pictures information courtesy W Norris Next have G Vogele some entries Golden age Thompson Trophy Racing event Models must years 1929 through 1939 COX 049 reed valve engines required Pictures information L Matustik NGFIELD IL Club #2359 Knights Air R/C Club sponsoring two- day Electric oaly fly-in June 28 29 press release states Springfield offers large shopping area Childrens Zoo Illinois State Museum historical Abraham Lincoln attractions ample supply campgrounds hotels motels restaurants Plenty things keep entire family entertained minivacation weekend details contact Tim McDonough via e-mail tpm@inwnet DOWNERS GROVE IL Club #279 Woodland Aero Modelers will set up R/C Aero Model booth Downers Grove Heritage Fest clubs annual appearance fest promote public relations educate public about R/C aviation year fest will held Friday through Sunday June 27 29 Last years winner raffle part promoting club Jerry Dan Ryan Smigle raffle included completely-built trainer engine radio Also included 1-year club membership pre-flight training flight instruction Picture shows club members manning booth L R R Wurl D Bartley M Campos president E Zbylut Picture two shows winners raffle Pictures information sent F Fratto ST LOUIS MO Club #3237 SAM NX 211 held old time U-Control meet Buder Park St Louis Picture shows J Schifico G Vogele slow fly entries Models must SAM eligible 1942 earlier Note John left still flies Jim Walker U-Reely 154 Model Aviation site travels Any winters like past well have head south December GPS flying site locations would make easier us find good spot hide cold Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Tray 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 Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 8496 S 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 Springtime frozen northland city airport flooded couple model airports under water sandbag walls appearing everywhere calls volunteers help man/woman dikes appear TV winter snowfall heading south between its season Mall Shows have few pictures around District thing certain Mall Shows Exhibits/Trade Shows such Toledo others greatest places showcase sport make modelers feel good about hobby visiting public suddenly realizes just big important sport really youre talking about next years show summers open house flying field certain invite local government officials educators Fewer flying fields will lost decision-makers know just much mean locality measure clubs activity involvement Leader Club Program CONGRATULATIONS Green Bay Model Airplane Club Green Bay Wisc Ribcrackers Livonia Mich activities receiving gold Leader Club Award Leader Club Award nice Atta Boy/Girl recognition doing things other just boring holes air Take look new Charter pack see few items may need improve overall club operation earn Leader Club Award youre looking through charter pack may want fill out site location form mail Hdqtrs Most private pilots own GPS receiver have access can provide information need Once its collected can bundled booklet posted AMA 3 L4 j Pete Waters L Mark Warwashanna Joe Hass son couple youngsters Mark Willow Run Air Museum near Detroit Ml photo shows forth engine display July 1997 155 group youngsters watching RIC video Duluth MN mall show show featured several flight simulators several videos flying action couple servo-driven models show flight control operations Lots things kids to learn about model aviation Part model display Duluth MN mall show center fountain area surrounded floor level suspended displays different types airplane models River City RIO Club winners Mason City IA mall show 1 R Jack Kinsinger Mike Tekippe Dennis Kiemas show Coordinator Chris Boyden Paul Daniel P-51 Charity Fly Flying Electrons Club Menomonee Rice County R/O Club mall show Falls WI Paul flew P-51 low level Faribault MN lineup sports planes escort beautiful B-25 part across hall lineup pattern airshow Photo Dennis Van Lare competition planes Bob Delaney OS 46 powered Tom Wilk behind counter explaining Duelist Menomonee Falls WI engine collection visitors CharityFlyin Notethesafetyfenceinthe Duluth R/O Club mall show Duluth MN background Photo Dennis Van Lare urn] i1 t LWU inuuuu 1 tin k Arkansas Louisiana / New Mesino Oldatroma Texas 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 Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 FaIlon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234972241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 have put off mentioning several modelers have lost past two years fully intend cover another column soon must mention passing district Viiis true greatsNictor Stanzel left us suddenly April 5 1997 known Victor brother Joe over 50 years valued friendship highly lost Joe some years ago Vic steadfastly remained head Victor Stanzel Co continually hobby related business since 1930s know us ever Shark flew Monoline will feel part heritage has left us Vics passing sadness pure joy Let tell about bit skullduggery pulled off March First called Bud Tenny tell him Superior Service Award Jesse Shepherd What wanted Bud him arrange some sort meeting just before monthly indoor flying sessions meet ing would surprise Jesse award called Jesse told him same thing Only time Superior Service Award Bud Well took couple months everything gel mean time flyers frequent Bedford Boys Ranch gymnasium slipping around whispering Bud Jesse surprised Bud Jesse going awards sprung goodness sake dont let know about Im sure get picture setting up other As turned out several group got brunch meeting together nice restaurant met restaurant 1100 PM least 40 attendance area modelers came pay respect two fine gentlemen have given much themselves years point really goofed chose make Jesses award first Jesse stunned kept saying thought supposed guy intended think pretty well tipped Bud off what going still thrill make Buds award see didnt make Jesses award Jesse Shepherd Jr did feeling such award would mean much came son Jesse Shepherd started out early days ofthe NACA laboratory place nations finest modelers went during last years just before W W 11 Taibi Parmenter Blanchard Everett started younger set beginning what now known NASA Anyway Jesse came back Texas after war retired major aircraft company several years ago over 40 years Jesses life has teaching introducing modeling walks life too few Jesse Shepherds whole world would much richer first met Bud Tenny member great US Air Force model teams time Bud Gene Stiles developed neat little CLstunt ship flew really well top made best efforts look pretty trashy Along about 1960 Bud got really hooked indoor got involved awhile Still Bud continued serve AMA serving contest boards 196768 chairman boards about time Bud threw himself entirely behind indoor movement some years published main Indoor newsletter himself believe Today still have Bud serving few have chairtnan Indoor CB some 48 years know of continuous service knowledge first time district has said thank truly rich fine modelers District VIII have fine people urge take little time out busy day contribute making AMA better two men have done years must tell about rest day spent Bedford Boys Ranch gymnasium 5 glorious hours watching some indoor flying breath fresh air scribe Old friend Jim Clem once top CL Speed flyer doing almost 8 1/2 mm ministick towards end day Jesses granddaughter Megan set Jr record mini-stick! Dont know proud Dad Grandad day have great heritage AMA embrace phases modeling indiscriminately Frank Cummings black man National Champion before Jackie Robinson allowed play Dodgers some people allowed room hotel because religion some founders Polks Carl Goldberg Leon Shulman etc etc. modeler has right thing Just because yours costs money doesnt mean its important gives FUN 156 Model Aviation e Shepherd Jr reads Inscription Superior Service Award presents dad Jesse Shepherd Sr George Aldrich says Gotcha Jesse Two great Texans have given lifetime modeling well District VIII Bud Tenny Jesse Shepherd [left right] Aldrich enjoying l Aviation Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us knoW Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 765 288-4899 extension 223 Colorado / Kansas Nebraska / North Dakota / South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax701445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1618 Houston DrBismarck ND 58504 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles c/a Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 NEWS FROM COLORADO R/C pyion racing southern Colorado After some 10 years absence Quickie 500 Pylon Racing revived Pikes Peak RIC Club Pueblo R/C Club 1996 contest season total 8 races held April through October three Pueblo five Colorado Springs Since two cities 50 miles apart organizers felt could generate participation making joint effort Now season over have reviewed results pleased report race well-attended average 14 entries both southern northern Colorado tried keep rules simple entry fees minimal $4 gave certificate trophies top four places using cumulative-point system race consisted 16-heat matrix maximum four planes per heat Its rewarding experience see enthusiastic friendly competition races Volunteers willing help scoring judging fueling tech inspection spectators turned out cheer favorite racer did have few crashes usually saw new plane entered race since Quickies live up name require little building time Pilot feedback has 100% favor continuing Quickie 500 races 1997 plans already underway establish schedule Thanks Custom Hobbies providing fuel Colorado Hobby Products pylon poles Aero Lettering trophies special thanks Larry Osborn Dave Miller organizing races serving CDs Will Teach Fly Frits Jetten Have ever noticed small number young people hobby majority RC hobbyists older men Some started way back control line days others got radio control later after RC systems became readily available affordable Unlike last two generations kids nowadays just dont have fascination airplanes least thats what read somewhere During past couple months several younger people have come flying field have shown interest flying model airplanes havewith parents help Im sureinvested money time purchase assembly airplane model past few weekends pleasure helping couple kids about 14 years old really together showed much interest quick learners soon flew around doing some time helped driven RC cars flown computer simulator two conditions usually produce quicklearning student will youngsters keep coming back Sometimes parents dont share sons interest RC provide transportation field So believe up us keep interest up making training stay field fun interesting As clubs instructors have few other end trainer cord buddy box really makes feel good catches sticks hobby soon moving trainer higher-performance models dont show up after couple lessons always wonder what happened question something did didnt during training may have caused lose interest dont like cut student loose after first solo flight should teach students solo quickly possible get rid faster should make sure can fly safely feels comfortable flying solo under variety conditions crosswinds included As instructors have responsibility teach other necessary things take off fly land model airplanes should also teach about safety some aerodynamics about club rules bit physics field courtesy mechanics occasional team work consideration others things believe should part RC instructors flight training course advice just appointed club instructors either would better club members better pilots did better job instructing helping others So teaching others consider including following Discuss dangers hobby Make student aware injuries spinning prop can cause Ask him bystanders stay out prop arc explain propellers spinners occasionally come off Explain frequency control system purpose radio impound what consequences should cause someone else crash Show securely hold model pits during engine start up safely carry model runway Make aware safety courtesy rules no flying behind pilot stations no taxing pits communicate other pilots around runway 'on runway landing taking off deadstick Azalea City Aviator Frits Jetten Editor The remaining portion article will appear next month 4July 1997 157 Arizona California Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom httpiWwwama-1 Ocom/ama Glenn Caner Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 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 ISee last months column tor additional AVPs Coordinators Associate Vice Presidents District X prepares host 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition slated held near San Jose California San Francisco South Bay area August 30 through September 7 Clubs around District have offered host several flyin breakfasts help promote event provide opportunity District X members discuss AMA issues learn about Expo Breakfasts have already held Phoenix Tucson San Fernando Valley Additional fly-ins scheduled San Diego LA / Orange County Sacramento North South Bay areas District also working events Nevada Utah Fly-in Breakfast sponsored District X cooperation host club Participants treated delicious allyou-can-eat breakfast pancakes eggs bacon sausage juice milk coffee Members District staff club officers serve hosts District X modelers families enjoy modestly priced breakfast great day flying breakfasts priced near break proceeds day put forward offset Districts costs hosting Expo Volunteers Needed. District also looking volunteers interested lending hand during nine-day event great need administrative help well workers various events interested helping out years Expo please contact AVP Don Goeschl 805940-6066 can also reached via e-mail amaexpo@aolcom US mail 513 West Ave 1-13 Lancaster California 93534 interested information about Expo individual events information can also obtained Don club interested hosting Fly-in Breakfasts have yet scheduled can contacting Mr Rex Powell Rex can reached 6024880151 mail 6955 E Mighty Saguaro Way Scottsdale Arizona 85262 Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn Model Aviation Bieber San Fernando ValleyThe California United Free Flighters RC Flyers took task organizingannual banquet held Sunday March Expo breakfast held Sepulveda16 Honored years get together Basin Ricc did fantastic job largewas Nathan Day CUFFMACs 1996 portion food items donated byJunior Top Points Champion award local sponsors added thewas presented Bill Kuykendall 1997 success eventPresident Daniel Heinrich Mr Ralph Prey presided over afternoon affair year CUFFMAC members treated extremely interesting presentation Thermal Dynamics keynote speaker F3B World Champion Joe Wurtz Members Cholla Choppers Model Airplane Club presented AMAs Award Achievement 1997 Vintage Stunt Classic annual banquet Tucson Arizona March 22 award recognition Cholla Coppers 50th year AMA chartered club hand receive award Cholla Chopper members Robin Sizemore L Louis Wolgast Lou Crane Randy Cuberly Above. Rex Powell President International Scale Soaring Association serves up hot cup coffee Arizona Model Aviators club president Jim Luby wife Mary man griddle Expo Fly-in Mesa AZ Jan 22 Below. TIMPA board member Lynn Geuder cooks eggs order Tucson Mar15 have attended Vintage Stunt Classic over years very familiar effervescence young lady Michele Keville daughter event coordinators Mike Jo Ann Keville Having helped nearly nine VSCs Michele honored year event participants plaque recognition thanks Mounted plague models Navys Blue Angels Michele will joining Navy Summer plans aircraft mechanic Good luck Michele thanks helping make VSC truly memorable event Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jeny llolcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave. Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincolt 1201 Farrow Cirde Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Ktamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Ullooet Ct. LaCanner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE. Bellevue WA 98007 unsung berm among put modeling events people scut work pitch tents move loads mow grass fix food sell keep records judge events anything else necessary just keep whole thing working just lost such person Floyd Grove Jr wrote about March 21 1997 R/C community lost Grand Dame Known Addie Crow just plain Addie lady friend knew very gracious host never went up Crows RV being asked day wanted cup coffee Addie never knew stranger will missed RIC lovers world wide wife Leon Duke Crow 44 years Addie perpetual figure almost R/C event west coast during marriage left behind will have hard time finding someone replace good humor straight forward outlook honest helpful advice course great coffee us Duke Family mourn loss send best wishes goes much greater Fly shall ever see NW Scalemasters qualifier takes place June 20-22 Farragut State Park north Coeur dAlene o Maybe scenic places world fly aircraft certainly place whole family enjoy vacation place compete exchange experiences like minded modelers Usually weather cooperates can rain spring northern Idaho bring protection both sun rain big Dist XI electric meet takes place Boeing Hawks field Space Center Kent WA June 28- 29 beginning weve seen innovation electric power developed corner country high anxiety kind event just old new friends trying out latest exchanging much information history repeats will Fun Fly hosted July Boeing Eagles field near Everett Last summer held well attended enjoyed event hope will try again event Cohn Payne sent picture Richard Farmer Pilots Choice Award winning Ultimate Biplane Early July its Pinehollow 97 time Over July 12-13 weekend very nice resort high east slope Mt Hood Portland Shy Knights will host annual NW R/C Seaplane Champs Enjoy flying camping swimming conununing fellow modelers premier event Contact Jerry Holcomb 360-892-7732 evenings land planes what fly 12th July visit South Lane RIC Modelers will host 2nd Annual Fertile Turtle R/C Air Show Fly field near Creswell OR plan swap shop static display along flying Contact Timm Wagner 78623 Rat Crk Rd Cottage Grove OR 97424 us think about what might keep us earning Season patch think bitter cold deep snow terrible winds Seldom rain factor last year NW has soggy say least Down Eugene Morrie Gilbert chance Prop Spinner able get 3rd patch flu over 77 inches rain winter kept him word group will try best weather next winter control line club may have go floats succeed According Tad Crusty Russell Editor SRAC NE Plane Talk SRAC has produced prospective member package introduce new possible members club Other clubs have may just heard about tad too late newcomers issue Graham Hicks asked remind scale enthusiasts 7th annual Grande Ronde Bush Pilots Scale Contest Courtright Field south La Grande will take place 16-17 August Expert Sportsman Team Fun Scale will events along famous Sat Night Steak Feed Contact Graham 54 1-9633953 900 Main La Grande OR 97850 Bush Pilots announce RIC Swap Meet Spaghetti Dinner Friday Aug 15th held basement 1st Presbyterian Church La Grande 4 9pm dinner 5 7pm Call Ron Tincher 541-963-3807 Puyallup ory Mount Rainier R/C Soeiety did usual excellent job bringing modelers other folks up top-notch show Seventeen shows later Bob Pfeiffers idea carried Bob Ford group dedicated club members has matured show best anywhere An amazing amount work necessary order just get organized let alone have happen smoothly does Now could just get Bob smile time time its wise note ageing population Too often late Ive found myself writing about long time friend has gone West gently euphemism has time its good news Since weather Febreary nice Frank Hirleman both Prez Western Oregon Flying Aces Squadron Editor Propwash WOFAS newsletter decided go walk good idea After short experienced some chest pain After returning home self diagnosed angina decided put off doing anything about bad idea until next shot 4 days later came ambulance trips 3 hospitals After angioplasty rooter personal scale Frank doing fine Getting exercise watching diet Frank thinks should keep experience mind especially understand should have pains chest upper arms get yourself medical provider right later Let tell its just gastritis Big quicker get help better chanceof building flying next plane Brent Watkins NE Editor Frozen Tales made 8 flights electric Midnight Sun R/C Clubs Jan 1 fun fly Thats especially notable realize temperature Fairbanks -42 degrees during event No mention wind chill some Polar Bear Event summer its wanner club will hold IiMAC event part WaternWheels event held July 4 5and6 1997 159
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/07
Page Numbers: 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159
Inside View Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Gary Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memoijal Dr Muncie IN 47302 museum Some 50 years ago retired assistant manager Tulsa grocery store used penny create endowment museum bearing name Ferd Threstle sole mission museum mandated Ferds will make name famous Dutiful administrators Ferds museum face daunting task creating meaningful exhibits programming fulfills museums mission have refined task art international calligraphy competitions based beautiful inventive playful ways writing Ferd Threstles name lapidary competitions based writing Ferds name head pins other small objects installation art competitions billboards gardens buildings around Tulsa incorporate Ferds name innovative amusing ways operate yearly budget about $16 million have endowment $500 million city Tulsa state museum association some Threstle family members challenging bequest order court saying current prospective value endowment grotesquely disproportionate what necessary carry out museums mandate museum docs make requisite contribution advancement society ought hallmark museum Famous Ferd Threstle Museums existence wealth invites us question assumptions about definition museum So exactly what thing called museum Answering question requires examining evolution museums society museums popular public institutions before Civil War Wealthy patrons arts antiquities created rooms homes display collections Museums associated private showcases hobbies rich growth great cities after Civil War dedicated museum buildings appeared multitudes Following 1893 Worlds Columbian Exposition Chicago cities erected ornate city halls imposing train stations monumental museum buildings part City Beautiful movement concept museum transformed private showcase civic showcase focal point public pride As museums grew number obvious needed professionally trained workers realize potential centers community service educational resources Gallery talks school group tours loans objects other institutions museum publications public relations new roles museums professionalization museum work began establishment American Association Museums 1906 offices Smithsonian creation museum training programs Harvard invention automobile brought about change museums passage Federal Highway Act 1921 prompted development national highway system created new breed Americans tourist Touring Americans drove endlessly searching lost past found museums Tourism created industry people realized museums meant business astounding success 1925 opening Deutches Museum Munich Germany also profoundly changed concept museum country new institution calling itself museum displaying art anything historic Its halls filled interactive hands-on activities working models live demonstrations American industrialists museum professionals loved adopted idea set out building spree museum industrys newly defined role demonstrate Americas technological triumphs industrial might Museums meant really big business now came crash almost society suffered ways during Depression museums survived because New Deal first time federal government joined American museums preserve nations heritage provide cultural educational stimulus people Historic Sites Act 1925 strengthened nostalgic decorative arts movement seemed sweeping country Government historical activity public historical interest thus meshed very time America needed boost its economy national spirit As New Deal rushed flood projects launched involving museums history almost phased out Depression waned However widespread success cooperative efforts between museums federal government forever ealarged enriched concept museum enhanced importance museums civilization just time civilization treasures its museums being faced possibility inevitable destruction through world war totalitarianism idea museum now become synonymous tax-supported institutions run trained professionals need broad base public support ensure funding forced museums concentrate creative educational public programming during war years drive survive its consequences because museums became competitive players educational-recreational marketplace retailers adopting modern sales methods promotional stunts publicity campaigns As result museum attendance exploded time Bicentennial rush enlarge old institutions build new ones reached amazing speed responding demands society museums transforming image institution run elite multidisciplinary community centers providing unique kind learning Indeed major justifications existence museums focused museums role providing leaming experience could duplicated anywhere else especially classroom museums cannot things people essential carefully define primary role museum execute faithfully can museum needs live up richest definition word National Model Aviation Museum seeks make requisite contribution advancement society ought hallmark museum much collection Conunued page 147 144 Model Aviation 4 Winter over calendar says daylight savings time will allow us sneak out evening flying session couple times week dont know about am ready small problem however temperature home just 15 yes fifteen degrees Admittedly have managed sneak off Florida about 10 days seems everyone knows winter over except Mother Nature Lots happening around lately SFA lawsuit finally over can really say about judgement contained official published statement Please dont bug VP tell dirt say official release could jeoprodize AMA eyes court mail bag has full around lately majority letters being people some problem something AMA doing Its amazing letters result someone understanding something consequently drawing wrong conclusion example letter received member dont have letter dont have members name concemed club having hard time coming up officers rules say officers must Open members club mostly Senior Citizens makes good point literal reading rules look membership cards would lead conclusion actuality Senior Citizen members really Open members pay reduced rate look Bylaws will find Senior Citizen class membership Open members purposes except dues An example Senior Citizen can Contest Director Leader Member though both designations require Open member Another similar misunderstanding guy raked over coals over requirement club spend lot money buy GPS measure Latitude/Longitude club field order re-Charter club also objected amount paperwork involved charter process havent fill out charter club paperwork awful long time dont doubt like paperwork has escalated agree idea instead listing names etc mem bers simply AMA numbers should suf fice Ill talk HQs about see can Back Latitude/Longitude problem paperwork apparently pushed GPS system easiest way obtain Lat/Long hard some concluded acceptable method deter mining field position SUCH IS NOT THE CASE HQs does care determine Latitude/Longitude field done reasonably accurately methods available get infor mation could easy calling what ever agency records deeds asking asking County Engineering Dept Another way would get aviation sectional chart neednt new chart locate field Any way can determine right AMA reason need information protect flying site Principally can use determine distance between flying site another club applying charter have number cases have chartered new clubs flying fields too close exist ing chartered clubs flying fields Without reliable way avoid problem often find ourselves trying resolve after fact much difficult task Pylon Racing specifically Quarter 40 has faced some controversy lately result some misinformation lead some people believe poised step mandate rules dont know came false dont have authority case What happened got number calls letters both sides controversy whereupon called chainnan Pylon Contest Board discuss problem After leaming could about problem told him Contest Board Chairman Id adopt particular compromise didnt exactly jump up down suggestion either favor against rather took it intended SUGGESTION know Wayne Yeager quite well can assure type intimidated least call AMA President took suggestion just suggestion others seem think will mandate something wont have no inclination have no authority short its Contest Boards problem dont envy tricky issue Its funny sometimes subject leads realize similar problem exists another area thinking about Senior Citizen vs Open memberships officers clubs suddenly realized todays rules would make impossible charter junior club like described involved kid last months column Hrnrnnn guess need some work area Speaking about kids check out ads AMAJEAA Aeromodelling Academy July have great expectations program idea club might sponsor kid program wasnt total sponsorship could make possible some kid might otherwise able attend Think about utive Council Meeting Highlights Motions made April 19 1997 Executive Council meeting MOTION moved G Aldrich VIII seconded B Brown III approve F3A World Championships Pensacola Florida 1999 Motion passed unanimously LX absent MOTION II moved B Brown III seconded J McNeill V loan $6000 Lakeland Aeromodelers per conditions described account 7009075 Motion passed 11 yes -2 no IVNAA MOTION III moved C Foreman IV seconded C Bauer VI mail out Lender Member Questionnaire submitted present Leader Members results questionnaire tamed over committee review Motion passed 12 yes 1 no XI MOTION IV moved C Foreman IV seconded E McCollough Xl approve AMA DISTANCE EDUCATION PROJECTS 1 Delta Dart Training Video 2 Electronic Field Trip Motion passed unanimously MOTION V moved W De Cou II seconded C Foreman IV establish fund $100000 new product review Motion passed unanimously MOTION VI moved E McCollough XI seconded R Hanson X allocate legal expenses AMA Club # 535 Salem R/C Pilots Association amount $116174 allocate legal expenses AMA club # 943 Bamstormers R/C Club Inc amount $52074 Motion passed unanimously MOTION VII moved B Brown III seconded G Aldrich VIII allow Renew 2 paids within time frame November 15 1996 allowed $300 credit toward 1998 membership Motion passed unanimously MOTION VIII moved B Brown III seconded R Miller IX modify presented Nationals Standing Rules determine method naming National Champions Motion passed unanimously XI absent July1997 145 m ~4 lb LIU1 Uit IeldU Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Femwood Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 1996 audit report has issued accounting firm Brady Ware Schoenfeld Inc Certified Public Accountants Over next few months shall present various statements report realize will little bit boring some will least give chance look what AMA consists paper audit report first statement presented Statement Financial Position Since Statements Financial Position appear following page years ended December 31 1996 1995 statement financial position snapshot business certain moment time technically changes very next tick clock assets side financial position presents classified fonn assets Academy Model Aeronautics December 31 1996 compared same classifications assets year ended December 31 1995 can munediately see knowing what last year knowing what have year adds great deal understanding Let us begin looking headings left hand side page beginning Current Assets Current Assets Current assets items expect convert cash within next twelve months will attempt conunent very briefly line items below Current Assets Cash cash equivalents funds AMA has bank Receivables amounts due Model Aviation advertisements Inventory cost merchandise museum store supply service catalog receive Prepaid insurance consists workmans compensation comprehensive general liability group insurance professional liability auto fire insurance along other coverages appropriate protect property Prepaid membership costs represents costs forms mailing etc necessary send membership application form costs paid AMA sent out packet catalogs special information decals forms sign up current year costs will applied expenses year 1997 because income collected mailing will 1997 income Prepaid expenses consists NATS 1997 expenses have paid 1996 will used until 1997 major expense item represents payments articles Model Aviation Magazine have run yet scheduled future publication Prepaid taxes balance have left federal government consisting carryover refund 1995 year plus estimated taxes paid 1996 deducting tax unrelated business income primarily sale Model Aviation advertising Investments represents money AMA has hand backup potential liability self-insured portion insurance membership also includes money being held construction Headquarters building Muncie Property Equipment represents cost expenditures various items categorized underneath caption straight forward believe require further comment have questions about will happy assist answer Other Assets Mortgage note receivable note receivable obtained AMA sold Reston property AMA collecting $1879 month principal interest Life memberships receivable represents amounts will collect during current year people have already pledged become life members AMA making payments installment basis right hand side page see words Liabilities Net Assets Let us examine headings beginning Current Liabilities Current Liabilities Various items listed under category Basically items expenditures will occur within next twelve months Accounts payable represents what AMA owes local trade payables items AMA purchased during past few months Current maturity mortgage payable capital lease obligations represents payments AMA will make next twelve months mortgage property Muncie two leases equipment AMA using headquarters building Accrued expenses made up property tax due vacation pay sales taxed payable Competition funds escrow represents amount holding various competitive groups fly FAI competition during coming year Deferred membership revenue represents collections members dues have paid date will used 1997 year Deferred Membership Revenue item represents moaies have paid members took advantage renewal two years discounted rate money will used 1998 budget Long-Term Liabilities Mortgage payable obligations under capital lease represent balances mortgage capital lease obligations AMA owes will pay 1998 years following current portion will paid 1997 included Current maturities mortgage payable current lease obligations Current Liabilities section above Net Assets unrestricted net assets broken down two categories amount new worth AMA Temporarily restricted net assets represents money being held expended specific items described under category also represent part net worth Total net assets net worth AMA $6699686 amount difference between total assets $11734553 total liabilities $5034867 resulting total net assets $6699686 gives overview Statements Financial Position AMA December31 1996 Acopyofthe financial statements may obtained sending $500 Vicki Barkdull AMA Headquarters sure request latest audited financial statements Until later Model Aviation emy Model Aeronautics Inc Statements Financial Position December 31 1996 1995 ASSETS 19961995 LIABILITES AND NET ASSETS 19961995 CURRENT ASSETS Cash & cash equivalents Receivables Inventory -at cost Prepaid insurance Prepaid membership costs Prepaid expenses Prepaid taxes Total Current Assets IN VESTMENTS PROPERTY & EQUIPMENT Land & improvements Building & improvements Computers & software Museum contents & library Furniture & equipment Vehicles Total Cost Less accumulated depreciation OTHER ASSETS Mortgage note receivable Life memberships receivable MUSEUM COLLECTION $ 2579332 169298 159828 142983 188646 20439 1575 3262101 $ 1943808 147771 120152 139030 269935 26235 14953 2661884 25143782362178 27 t3496 2409635 916615 175873 718183 98942 7032744 1346510 5686234 249840 22000 27 1840 2809263 3473602 675139 133500 687720 98942 7878166 1387041 6491125 23895 23895 $ 11734553$ 11539082 CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable Current maturities mortgage payable & capital lease obligations Accrued expenses Competition funds escrow Deferred membership revenue Total Current Liablities DEFERRED MEMBERSHIP REVENUE LONG-TERM LIABILITIES Mortgage payable -net current maturities Obligation under capital lease -net current maturities Security deposit Total Liablities NET ASSETS Unrestricted net assets Unrestricted net assets available operations Designated Executive Council contingencies Temporary restricted net assets Site development Scholarships & awards Other programs Total Net Assets $87014$172849 7820079200 41860103602 4999248007 37538293573377 40108853977035 182397 793242 48343 841585 5034867 168387 845051 75543 10000 930594 5076016 26057572307791 39400003940000 65457576247791 48069134906 4330541097 62555 153929 6699686 $ 11734553 39272 215275 6463066 $ 11539082 MuseumlPrater Continued page 144 model airplanes aviation museum integrating educational scientific programming along policies conservation exhibition worthy everyones support No matter famous Famous Ferd Threstle Museum can make name thats something theyll never able say es Legacy John Worth Biographers Needed AMA History Program process recording biographies people helped create wonderful world aeromodeling exists today might think would relatively simple project notsimply because huge number people involved Dont assume because someone famous already have biography him have about hundred bios present hundreds needed related problem need biography no longer us have depend friends relatives provide information about Doing after gone lot difficult no longer available recall confirm details lives still us aging ill otherwise unable help much kinds problems present getting some heroes write talk about themselves often choresome incredibly shy reluctant take credit what have contributed accomplished often takes someone other person want write about gather information make available archives thats necessarily bad situation us would rather write talk about someone other ourselves have favorite person youd like tell about wed like helpand can credited effort too want give biographers byline material contribute way name can associated person youre interested inwere looking ghost writers Wed like biographies include personal views insights writeups simply cold listing facts Its particularly important think show human side choosing remember procedure getting involved fairly simple AMA Historian Norm Rosenstock has forms Biographical Information Guidelines forms suggest questions answered provide hints about tell story someone want describe effect fill information answer questions and/or document information key part information desired involves pinning down names dates places What helps accurate possible record complete correct Continued page 148 July1997 147 OPEN INVITATION TO ALL AMA MEMBERS TO ATTEND HOMECOMING97 would like take opportunity month inform two very significant events will take place year will occur right International Aeromodeling Center June 6 7 8 other July 12-17 EAA facility Oshkosh Wisconsin Homecoming back after year lay off Due member input Executive Council determined Homecoming should again occur 1997 version will better ever Plans provide three days unhindered flying members wish attend Free flight control line radio control activities will taking place simultaneously separate venues real purpose event make International Aeromodeling Center available membership just come enjoy fly renew old friendrships enjoy facility rapidly becoming focal point aeromodeling country big difference between Homecoming 97 previous Homecomings year event will run conjunction brand new event AMA MODEL HOBBY EXPO Model Hobby Expo will opening AMAs doors general public provide opportunity discover hobbies otherwise may have never known existed Manufacturers distributors supporting endeavor activities offered will include build fly model aircraft rockets intro control line flights buddy-box radio control flights Young Eagles flights radio control car boat experiences will also hot air balloon demonstrations food concessions other family-oriented activities Please plan packing up family visiting International Aeromodeling Center June 6 7 8 1997 part Homecoming 97 second event would like make aware AMA/EAA AEROMODELING ACADEMY will whole new venture AMA EAA purpose introduce youth ages 14-17 building flying model aircraft five-day camp will held EAA facility Oshkosh Wisconsin July 12-17 1997 students will emersed model aviation building trimming flying simple hand-launched gliders building flying complete four-channel radio control aircraft will seminars selecting proper woods tools glues specific building projects use resources Along modeling activities students will given guided tours EAA museum Pioneer Field Young Eagles flights Some major supporters Academy date Sig Manufacturing Company Futaba Corporation America K&B Manufacturing just name three event example AMAs EAAs teamwork effort share experience model aviation young people show benefits aviation positive impact could have lives believe results such event will development programs can passed onto clubs used local level accomplishing same goals aware need allow youngsters get involved type effort could lay foundation ongoing efforts area strongly recommend clubs monitor progress AMA/EAA Aeromodeling Academy have questions contact Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters Volunteer Program need help As association volunteers serve backbone organization Help needed areas museum store front counter clerical computer docents research special events AMA trying develop pool members non members willing assist love airplanes love mix mingle people will thrive social interaction volunteering museum store during AMA special events interested application located web site request calling AMA HQ speaking Volunteer Coordinator es/Worth Continued page 147 Contact Norm 124 Granada St Royal Palm Beach FL 33411 Tel 407 798-5154 Fax 407 753-6661 Important famous modelers AMA Hall Fame other halls fame NFFS SAM yR/CS etc Thats no guarantee have adequate biographies themwe may have some basics enough good biography Along similar lines note got voted hall fame nominated yet electedwe need info too people nominated national recognition nominations often skimpy simply say something like Everybody knows Joe Blow achievements obvious Well often theyre obvious often theres misinformation myth involved information want history books wed like complimentary factual probably will surprised famous names have biographies thats reaction feel can help fill some blanks cant complete biography contact Norm Rosenstock ask Biography forms help tell what know can find out about list right scratches surface needed biographiesmany sought Some listed former AMA presidentsincluding number Willis Brown Model Aviation ecticut / 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 01 821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 PYLON RACING PYLON 105 two sites world dedicated R/C pylon racing Phoenix Arizona other District Bridgewater MA Credit development unique extraordinary concept idea reality belongs own District VP Don Krafft fellow pattern flyer Dave Eisner racing enthusiasts Don McStay Tom Rebenklau Together modeled Race dedicated site after Pattern dedicated site Don Dave developed nearby Halifax two clubs chartered separately Privateers Pattern P105 Racing combined under charter RCCF R/C Competition Flyers intent both clubs encourage interested either Pattern Racing competition develop talents under ideal conditions possible building P105 started fall 1994 real work plowing harrowing grading seeding finally took place July 1995 just time drought 95 looked like accomplished create dust bowl middle 18000 acres wetlands rains came September everyones surprise seed sprouted lot TLC grass has growing getting better ever since fact expecting third year development produce best grass field R/C east great share credit progress must given NEPRO Northeast Pylon Racing Organization NEPRO literally paid rent two years 4 acres cross wind runways located nearly 20 acres leasing middle 18000 acres farm land Youre right means no obstructions no neighbors near enough bothered noise fact area large open full scale aerobatic aircraft Plymouth use site practice competitions Almost good day treated air show also very grateful racers non-racers helped fund work needed done make field suitable small wheel racing planes might never have gotten started wasnt help sport flyers Zamoor Bajwa Steve Tardanico provided bulldozing get project started Patteru competitor Gary Garibian gave us much needed financial shot arm keep thing moving forward came bunch dedicated racers racing supporters realized doing Mike Masi finished 4th last year Formula-One NMPRA National Invitation Championships Arnie Wile always ready help whatever promotes R/C himself top racing contender Lloyd Burnham always beat northeast past President NMPRA National Racing Organization well several times President NEPRO Dave Doyle past President NEPRO well Secretary/Treasurer NMPRA last several years Al Waldron Mr #3 Pylon Dave Fogg Mr #2 Pylon Glen Boivan Toms racing partner Clarence Lee world renowned master model aircraft engine technology head list substantial early contributors wonderful supporters R/C racing joined contributors Frank DiFrancesco Joan Learned Bob Davis Joe Bednarz George DeNault Fran Mitchell takes lot work money what has done made possible deserve tremendous credit understanding everything done help modeling anywhere helps modeling everywhere P105 now fully ready take another season competition aggressively looking limited number members either want participate racing racer racing official willing whatever can support purpose site P105s present members eager work would-be racers 4 pre-set race courses will teach fly long willing share supporting unique dedicated effort develop racing area New England information contact Tom Rebenklau 508-697-0672 Don McStay 508- 528-4043 Submitted Don McStay INDOOR FLYING fellows fly indoor Boston area faced problem having trouble finding keeping flying site have flown College Andover about 18 years have flown Shriners Facility College Haverhill problem facilities charging $200-300 per day pretty expensive few hours flying know facility could used please contact will forward info people involved SON VT FLY-IN will fly-rn Johnson Vt sod farm June 14 15 should enjoyable weekend possible make plans attend information call Jim Halls 802 635-2288 July 1997 149 number 1 pylon Pylon 105 field during race Don McStay pilot Dave Doyle caller racing Pylon 105 Mike Masi beautiful QM-40 racer New Jersey/ New Yorkf 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 Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightolowe NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFOENT CMR 480 BOX 585 APO AE 09703 Vince Juliane 1 e Shamrock Road Rocky Point NY 11778 Ray Juschkus 59 Lisiogolon Street St James NY 11780 James M LewIs P061 Ogdeebarg NY 13668-0081 Dave Mathewson Boo 613 Camillas NY 13031 Bill Miller PO Boo 335 PSocelon Jonclion NJ 08550 Tow Murray 31 voorkees Drive Basking Ridge NJ 57920 Bill Poythress 3 Hemlock Overt Sasgerties NY 12477 Adaw SaltIer 41 Perry Anense Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenuire 101 Smithtield Dr Endicoo NY 13780-4309 Frequency CoordInator Ion Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phocoio NY 13135-9007 315 695-2448 Terry Terrenoire Rejoins District Team retirement George Buso Southern Tier New York left resident AVP After short meeting Toledo Teny Terrenoire agreed assume post Terry has past experience AVP able administrator will add insightful interesting writing style column occasion providing members area handy channel HQ Terry wife live Endicott NY has building models since 8 has RC experience dating back 1970 Hes logged over 206 aircraft built 3000 flights still manages mow lawn.Welcome aboard Terry following notes come AVP representing US Servicemen Europe am Roy Brown District II AVP Europe have AMA member 35 years left fine AMA club Houston Texas 1989 ended up Netherlands live Limburg Province Holland means have Germany five minutes direction Belgium five minutes other direction What great place modeling am enclosing picture AMA member Mike Youngling Focke Wolf Spitfire taken August 25th Echt Flying Clubs 25th anniversary fly-in Mike lives Germany USAF member stationed AWACS Geilenkirchen belongs flies Echt club Netherlands Another picture Echt fly officers club ModelVliegclub LVC Limbricht-Sittard Guppies Guppies originated plans German Model Magazine first being smaller Guppy powered Webra 40 other three growing powered Zenoah 23s Zenoah 38 Echt clubs name De Vliegende Hollander translates Flying Dutchmen last shows season late September sponsored Broken Wings Club Willebroek Belgium between Brussels Antwerpen couple pictures show picture C- 1 30s just before flight slot fly time C 130s styrofoam construction Speed 400 powered produced flown Neiderwert Club Holland picture Feisler Stork goes joke some Belgian owns big motor cycle reported police someone took motor big does fly realistically smooth great show excellent aircraft flying weather past flying season summer 1997 shaping up Dortmund retail model show 7-12 April Messa will April 11th UK Old Warden shows Spring Modeling 19-20 April Small Models Weekend 24-25 May Scale Models 7-8 June Silent Flight 26-27 July Vintage 9-10 August Festival Flight 13-14 Sept Autumn Gala 18-19 Oct humble feeling flier needs go Old Warden stumbled Four Stroke weekend few years ago give highest marks will 24-25 May flying couple Randy Randophs designs Belgium Pampa Modelfighters sponsoring Big Scale Meet 12-13 July field out Helchtem Belgium Air Force air ground range great bunch will outstanding international show Bauffe Club flies adjacent Chievers Air Base SHAPE sponsoring jet turbine show 28-29 June show will Chievers Air Base German flugtags numerous encourage go find areas plan being Wasserkuppe 4-6 Sept sponsored Antike Flyers Germany see old guy yellow wing Hobie Hawk thats MECA collecto Oberwagen bei Bern Switzerland 7-8 June can help add additional information please write call email am CompuServe 1005323633 am out pocket July August available email question always asked What does AMA answer us Europe AAFES privileges AMA actively working get fuel back AAFES system need say thanks Wes Joyce Hager Steve Kaulf Randy Randolph efforts Let hear As indicated last month Ive come across few Can top items travels around district few interesting facts youve got some same pass along inclusion column Weve got husband-wife Leader Member team have counted very quickly over 125 completed RC aircraft home ships range size 1/2A quarter scale 125 does include control line models saw hanging around nor does include boxes yet-to-be-built models packed various nooks crannies Weve got Leader Member affiliated 10 different chartered clubs Weve got club 17 Leader Members its ranks Weve got fifth sixthdepending countlargest club country district Whos got some other mind numbing tidbits? * 150 Model Aviation ciale VIce Presidents Officers LVC Limbricht-Sitter Club Guppies Echt fly-in 0-130 Squadron Neider Wert Club Broken-Wings fly-in fly time styrofoam construction Speed 400s AMA member MIKe youngiing witn nis Focke Wolf & Spitfire Echt Club 25th anniversary fly-in Almost 112 scale Fesseller Stork Broken Wings Belgium fly-in U] II 11 [ UHIE 1 tU Ohia Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 610 797-6597 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 Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbroak Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Air Force Museum often forget greatest collections full scale aviation Dayton Ohio Air Force Museum Muncie summer sure include Air Force Museum takes couple hours get past winter Dick Greenburg Toledo Weak Signal club member organized bus trip club Flying Tigers tour outstanding facility Commander Flying Tigers Tom Kroggel John Borton NUTS Mountain Top Ron Maier member LVRCS Allentown Pennsylvania provided great picture flying friends during New Years reumon Ron son Chris traveled Muncy Pa fly Dan Richards John Sullivan temperature 22 degrees wind chill near zero What friends wont go through have fun Prize provides WORKS Future Bill Lehn member Dayton Ohio WORKS sent following letter Enclosed couple photos initial product two 90 minute building sessions conducted Bill Lehn other WORKS members JE Prass Elementary School class made up 21 fifth graders teacher along five room mothers students received copy directions building AMA Delta Darts along glue razor blades pins etc opening Wednesday aftemoon session facility used just about ideal two students laboratory table plenty room Work progressed well during 1300 1430 session Wednesday stored things until second session Friday Final assembly Delta Darts done ald Pacer Tech FfE ZAP-A-GAP done WORKS First ffights models coming off assembly line underway school hallway before 5th model assembled time #12 ready students moved stage auditorium eight models line end day assembled staying little late Storage models weekend done shown picture Hopefully hooked couple kids modeling hobby copy letter Pacer Tech thanking ZAP also enclosed Bill won adhesive Name Plane contest R/C Reports Magazine Pop DarrSorry relay bad news Pop Darr Uniontown Pennsylvania featured District Dl column last month has passed away will missed family friends hobby loved helped grow Delaware Valley Radio Control Club Tom Haake provided some insight Delaware Valley Radio Control Club Warniinster PA club ffies out field near Doylestown has adult membership 60 have intense focus youth involvement activity Boy Girl Scouts have club trainer PT-40 utilized great deal youth program July1997 151 WORKS work JE Press school students Delta Darts hung out dry Dan Richards Chris Maier John Sullivan enjoy New Years Day Muncy Pennsylvania Bob Erpelding Dick Greenburg Bob Knisely Dick organized Air Force Museum trip Delaware Valleys Vince Carroll beautiful CAP 21 Dave Leach 1997 Weak Signals President Ned Donner flies Shrike Doylestown Delaware/ District Columbia / Maryland/North Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill 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 Phone 804 270-5039 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Phone 910 766-1231 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Phone 757595-0997 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Road Chesapeake VA 23322 Phone 757 421-4545 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Phone 302 798-8447 Richard Dick SmIth 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Phone 540 943-1684 Bliss Teague 625 5th Avenue SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Phone 704 324-2164 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 YEAR 2003 CENTENNIAL year 2003 will 100 years since Wright Brothers flew Wright Flyer Kill Devil Hills near Kitty Hawk North Carolina area Outer Banks North Carolina preparing big celebration commemorate occasion Some local business establishments have contacted George Rohbaugh member Dare County RIC Flyers about building static display models 1903 Wright Flyer models will display local businesses will also used meetings gettogethers local organizations picture shows Georges static display models Wright Flyer will appear commemorative dinners some local business establishments George discussing make 1903 Wright Flyer RIC version will actually fly Hmmmmnt maybe yes maybe no GET OUT YOUR CHECK BOOK aware takes lot time effort build RIC aircrafteven simple trainers takes lot money some effort get ready built ARFs ready fly build precision scale model competition aerobatics now talking lots bucks almost untold time effort So should also aware stupidly turn transmitter having field frequency clip attached antenna planes air cause plane crash obligated replace aircraft Can think reason should held responsible did deed pay earth should pilot airborne plane frequency clip transmitter antenna expect compensate him stupidity no simple goof big mistake know better QOPS type miscalculationyou have cost innocent victim lot time money well possibly cutting whole flying season off no reasonable explanation actions screwed up So get out check book make reparations victim Put yourself victims place Would smile sweetly say Oh thats right Ive got lots money time soit really doesnt make difference Have gotten attention serious stuff want turn radio field GET THE CLIP use wait Make sure have clip antenna before turn radio try fly securing clip having antenna have no recourse guy does have turns transmitter above article printed Central Carolina RIC Modelers Newsletter Food thought DISTRICT P/ EVENTS District IV Mini Meeting scheduled May 2nd 3rd 4th Delaware R/C Clubs field has Canceled due mix up commum cations between myself Delaware RJC Club realize event restricted JMAA members IMAA type aircraft means IMAA members IMAA type aircraft per mitted participate Therefore does make sense hold AMA Meeting does include AMA members Joe Asher president Delaware RC Club will arrange antoher date time place hold Delaware AMA District IV meeting Only District Meeting portion event being can celed Fly will held scheduled Doug Jessie good CID know will have fun MARC SHOW TIMONIUM MD Mid Atlantic Radio Contml hobby show will held Saturday & Sunday June 7th & 8th Timonium Fairgrounds Exhibition hall Timonium Md leading manu facturers will will large AMA boothavailable ques tions ideas suggestions other AMA information will static displays demos swap shop show sponsored MARCED INC Contact Ron Stahl information 4521 Beilvieu Ave Baltimore Md Tel-410-664-2712 LEADER CLUB AWARD Congratulations Middle Atlantic Radio Kontrol Society qualifying AMA Gold Leader Club Award awards will shipped direct AMA listed club contact person Once again congratulations achievement AVP BOB BABURA RIC after school program rolling right along ALL NINETEEN STUDENTS HAVE JOINED AMA time appears magazine will have conducted test flights aircraft well underway flight training portion program wish thank following manufacturers/suppliers donations program Aerotrend Balsa USA Dave Brown Products Dougs Hobbies Estes Ind Excel Hobby Blade Corp Futaba Corp Harry Higley & Sons mc Model Airplane News Mud Duck Aviation Tower Hobbies Hobby Center RCMBis conducting Old Timer Contests June 28th & Aug 23rd rain dates being following days 1997 TOC Maryland flight demo-fly hosted SWAP Club Baltimore June 21st & 22nd field Baltimore Highlands Md Flyers being mailed clubs Dist IV AVP DICK SMITH Harnsonburg Valley R/C club has number activities planned perhaps largest being annual big bird fly-in scheduled June 28th & 29th Last year world class flyer Dave Patrick attended special guest flying demos speaking evening dinner Dave expected return years event should make another enjoyable affair Charlottesville Rivanna Club has named annual IMAA fly-in Howard Crispin Memorial Fly-in memory Howard Crispin charter member ofthe club long time AMA District IV VP nice touch years event will held Aug 8th & 9th Expoland R/C Club newer clubs has active training program R/C newcomers program headed Joe Hodges along others has given much time helping others fly Before new flyers eam wings program requires among other things flyer successfully perform three take offs landings during same flight engine shut down know program has success see 10 & 11 year olds soloing after just short time later observed performing acrobatic maneuvers Yes R/C alive well club GONE FLYING Model Aviation Ft 11 [e au t — Florida Georgia / Puerto Rico ,,jlinalTennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 205 322-3002 FAX 205 252-2654 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chldgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 WllheImlna Chlhaaz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxoille TN 37517 John G Cooper 4755 Cloister Cove Memphis TN 35115 James H Edwards 500 Mimosa Dr New Jbany MS 35652 William T Haywood 4 Robin Cirde Foley AL 35535 Karl Nensal 353 erianecod #42 MerIdian MS 39305 Louiae boo 256 Huotridge Way Winterspengs FL 32705 Richard Jackson 2115 Thorolee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris JoIner 95 Len Rd 235 Phenio City AL 35567 Dr John MartIn 2150 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom MorrIs 327 Pueblo Pass Ansistos AL 36206 Unda OHeam 3515 Maze Ln Brandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove Blvd Panama City Beach FL32405 George Peetwian 3644 Lake Smyma GA 30052 Frank Tiarro 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Omen 3604 N Riser Rd Gainesville GA 30566 Lee Webster 1000 Sycarnom Manchester TN 37355 Joseph MicalizzI HC 566 Box 10397 Faiarrto Puerto Rico 00735 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fialds 193W Strickland Rd. Intelachen FL 32145 Phone 904 654-2517 As elected representative AMA pledge keep informed District activities andsoforth Two areas catching rapidly radio controlled helicopters nonfly MODEL SHOW/SWAP MEETS report 2 helicopter flings 5 Swap Meets idea reporting introduce important persons actually promoting conducting directing affairs First lets go Crescent City Florida see Ernie Hubers Heli Fly-In Pictured above Ernie Mary Huber Look happy dont they.. Ernie purchased 80 acres land teaches others fly helicopter has just 8th annual heli Fly hosted some 51 registered entrants far away Minnesota New Jersey England Helicopter flying catching like mad Some flyers explained models can everything real ones possible invest much $4000 model above meet Wayne Jackson Chuck Wacker Contest Director Ernie Huber again Now want take Helena Alabama week later Birmingham Helicopter Modelers Alabaster RC Club sponsored 3rd Annual CENTRAL ALA HELICOPTER FLY-IN officials told over 80 pilots registered 15 different states same flyers Ernie Hubers Fly-In also attended Alabaster RC Club fling Meet important officials promoted conducted Central Ala Heli Fly-In Shown above Gary Wright Contest Director David Harkey Alabaster Club President George Routon Ronnie Quarles None Contests Fly-Ins Fun-Flys Championships Indoor and/or Outdoor Meets Record Setting Expos anything would possible except dedication volunteer modelers unselfishly dedicate time efforts make possible Now want attach same respect dedication modelers promote sponsor conduct Non flying affairs catching like mad also Flyers like congegate get rid kits parts tools junk no longer want talk other etc same time looking some priceless item desperately need might seriously underpriced have 5 last few weeks want meet sponsors Foley Ala South Alabama RC Modelers conducted SWAP MEET AUCTION National Guard Armory above Club President Walt Szachara AMA Assoc VP Bill Haywood armory Pictured above Norm Frances Deputy Warner Robbins Ga conducting Southeastern Model Show Perry Agricenter Perry Georgia exchange meet sponsored Georgia Aircraft Modelers Assoc heralded Americas Largest Model Aircraft Exchange Meet dont know largest plenty big everybody staving ball Frances interupt paperwork pose Next go Fort Payne Ala 7th annual SWAP MEET & STATIC SHOW Dekalb RC Flyers sponsors Barry Strickland Sylvania charge Barry interupted duties minute pose snap above 1 could show him Gary Schoen Mentone Alabama Next go Greenville South Carolina gym 4th Presbyterian Church Blue Ridge RC Club holds its annual SWAP MEET above Club President Everette Smith Harold Littleton Event Director Fred Willard Club Treasurer Lastly go Huntsville Ala Rocket City RCers SWAP MEET Jaycees Bldg Pictured above Box Walls Contest Director RCRC SWAP Affair Bill Pendergraft also charge CC Wilson Gene Hunter people run fun show swap things Ret Col Reeves Lippincott writing Alaska has asked mention death friend Thomas Soderberg Tampa Fla us grieve friend Reeves ourselves fine District member less 1997 153 Illinois Indians Kentucky Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 80656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet syauer@clisdecnsiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 156 S Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kailend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 706 798-7242 Hal Parentl 1920 Bucldnghsm Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Baliard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 48733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Busseil 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1608 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 -3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 746-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 616W 30th St Higginsvlle MO 64037- 1859 Eve 816 564-2481 District VI keeps up-to date e-mail list latest version sent out list month would like part list send name along club name number sysbauet@harpocnsiitedu LIBERTY IN fly-in Norris Field private grass full scale airstrip near Liberty held last October 35 models ranging 1/2 combat 1/3 scale Fifty pilots enjoyed day flying cookout everyone pitching great food crowd also treated full-scale aerobatics Pitts S-2B its smaller twin S-l S People traveling NATS welcome stop some flying Buds local hobby shop has directions Pictures information courtesy W Norris Next have G Vogele some entries Golden age Thompson Trophy Racing event Models must years 1929 through 1939 COX 049 reed valve engines required Pictures information L Matustik NGFIELD IL Club #2359 Knights Air R/C Club sponsoring two- day Electric oaly fly-in June 28 29 press release states Springfield offers large shopping area Childrens Zoo Illinois State Museum historical Abraham Lincoln attractions ample supply campgrounds hotels motels restaurants Plenty things keep entire family entertained minivacation weekend details contact Tim McDonough via e-mail tpm@inwnet DOWNERS GROVE IL Club #279 Woodland Aero Modelers will set up R/C Aero Model booth Downers Grove Heritage Fest clubs annual appearance fest promote public relations educate public about R/C aviation year fest will held Friday through Sunday June 27 29 Last years winner raffle part promoting club Jerry Dan Ryan Smigle raffle included completely-built trainer engine radio Also included 1-year club membership pre-flight training flight instruction Picture shows club members manning booth L R R Wurl D Bartley M Campos president E Zbylut Picture two shows winners raffle Pictures information sent F Fratto ST LOUIS MO Club #3237 SAM NX 211 held old time U-Control meet Buder Park St Louis Picture shows J Schifico G Vogele slow fly entries Models must SAM eligible 1942 earlier Note John left still flies Jim Walker U-Reely 154 Model Aviation site travels Any winters like past well have head south December GPS flying site locations would make easier us find good spot hide cold Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Tray 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 Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 8496 S 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 Springtime frozen northland city airport flooded couple model airports under water sandbag walls appearing everywhere calls volunteers help man/woman dikes appear TV winter snowfall heading south between its season Mall Shows have few pictures around District thing certain Mall Shows Exhibits/Trade Shows such Toledo others greatest places showcase sport make modelers feel good about hobby visiting public suddenly realizes just big important sport really youre talking about next years show summers open house flying field certain invite local government officials educators Fewer flying fields will lost decision-makers know just much mean locality measure clubs activity involvement Leader Club Program CONGRATULATIONS Green Bay Model Airplane Club Green Bay Wisc Ribcrackers Livonia Mich activities receiving gold Leader Club Award Leader Club Award nice Atta Boy/Girl recognition doing things other just boring holes air Take look new Charter pack see few items may need improve overall club operation earn Leader Club Award youre looking through charter pack may want fill out site location form mail Hdqtrs Most private pilots own GPS receiver have access can provide information need Once its collected can bundled booklet posted AMA 3 L4 j Pete Waters L Mark Warwashanna Joe Hass son couple youngsters Mark Willow Run Air Museum near Detroit Ml photo shows forth engine display July 1997 155 group youngsters watching RIC video Duluth MN mall show show featured several flight simulators several videos flying action couple servo-driven models show flight control operations Lots things kids to learn about model aviation Part model display Duluth MN mall show center fountain area surrounded floor level suspended displays different types airplane models River City RIO Club winners Mason City IA mall show 1 R Jack Kinsinger Mike Tekippe Dennis Kiemas show Coordinator Chris Boyden Paul Daniel P-51 Charity Fly Flying Electrons Club Menomonee Rice County R/O Club mall show Falls WI Paul flew P-51 low level Faribault MN lineup sports planes escort beautiful B-25 part across hall lineup pattern airshow Photo Dennis Van Lare competition planes Bob Delaney OS 46 powered Tom Wilk behind counter explaining Duelist Menomonee Falls WI engine collection visitors CharityFlyin Notethesafetyfenceinthe Duluth R/O Club mall show Duluth MN background Photo Dennis Van Lare urn] i1 t LWU inuuuu 1 tin k Arkansas Louisiana / New Mesino Oldatroma Texas 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 Blase 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 FaIlon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234972241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 have put off mentioning several modelers have lost past two years fully intend cover another column soon must mention passing district Viiis true greatsNictor Stanzel left us suddenly April 5 1997 known Victor brother Joe over 50 years valued friendship highly lost Joe some years ago Vic steadfastly remained head Victor Stanzel Co continually hobby related business since 1930s know us ever Shark flew Monoline will feel part heritage has left us Vics passing sadness pure joy Let tell about bit skullduggery pulled off March First called Bud Tenny tell him Superior Service Award Jesse Shepherd What wanted Bud him arrange some sort meeting just before monthly indoor flying sessions meet ing would surprise Jesse award called Jesse told him same thing Only time Superior Service Award Bud Well took couple months everything gel mean time flyers frequent Bedford Boys Ranch gymnasium slipping around whispering Bud Jesse surprised Bud Jesse going awards sprung goodness sake dont let know about Im sure get picture setting up other As turned out several group got brunch meeting together nice restaurant met restaurant 1100 PM least 40 attendance area modelers came pay respect two fine gentlemen have given much themselves years point really goofed chose make Jesses award first Jesse stunned kept saying thought supposed guy intended think pretty well tipped Bud off what going still thrill make Buds award see didnt make Jesses award Jesse Shepherd Jr did feeling such award would mean much came son Jesse Shepherd started out early days ofthe NACA laboratory place nations finest modelers went during last years just before W W 11 Taibi Parmenter Blanchard Everett started younger set beginning what now known NASA Anyway Jesse came back Texas after war retired major aircraft company several years ago over 40 years Jesses life has teaching introducing modeling walks life too few Jesse Shepherds whole world would much richer first met Bud Tenny member great US Air Force model teams time Bud Gene Stiles developed neat little CLstunt ship flew really well top made best efforts look pretty trashy Along about 1960 Bud got really hooked indoor got involved awhile Still Bud continued serve AMA serving contest boards 196768 chairman boards about time Bud threw himself entirely behind indoor movement some years published main Indoor newsletter himself believe Today still have Bud serving few have chairtnan Indoor CB some 48 years know of continuous service knowledge first time district has said thank truly rich fine modelers District VIII have fine people urge take little time out busy day contribute making AMA better two men have done years must tell about rest day spent Bedford Boys Ranch gymnasium 5 glorious hours watching some indoor flying breath fresh air scribe Old friend Jim Clem once top CL Speed flyer doing almost 8 1/2 mm ministick towards end day Jesses granddaughter Megan set Jr record mini-stick! Dont know proud Dad Grandad day have great heritage AMA embrace phases modeling indiscriminately Frank Cummings black man National Champion before Jackie Robinson allowed play Dodgers some people allowed room hotel because religion some founders Polks Carl Goldberg Leon Shulman etc etc. modeler has right thing Just because yours costs money doesnt mean its important gives FUN 156 Model Aviation e Shepherd Jr reads Inscription Superior Service Award presents dad Jesse Shepherd Sr George Aldrich says Gotcha Jesse Two great Texans have given lifetime modeling well District VIII Bud Tenny Jesse Shepherd [left right] Aldrich enjoying l Aviation Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us knoW Model Aviation Suggestion Line phone 765 288-4899 extension 223 Colorado / Kansas Nebraska / North Dakota / South Dakota / Wyoming Russ Miller Vice President PO Box 128 Solen ND 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3190 Fax701445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1618 Houston DrBismarck ND 58504 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles c/a Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 NEWS FROM COLORADO R/C pyion racing southern Colorado After some 10 years absence Quickie 500 Pylon Racing revived Pikes Peak RIC Club Pueblo R/C Club 1996 contest season total 8 races held April through October three Pueblo five Colorado Springs Since two cities 50 miles apart organizers felt could generate participation making joint effort Now season over have reviewed results pleased report race well-attended average 14 entries both southern northern Colorado tried keep rules simple entry fees minimal $4 gave certificate trophies top four places using cumulative-point system race consisted 16-heat matrix maximum four planes per heat Its rewarding experience see enthusiastic friendly competition races Volunteers willing help scoring judging fueling tech inspection spectators turned out cheer favorite racer did have few crashes usually saw new plane entered race since Quickies live up name require little building time Pilot feedback has 100% favor continuing Quickie 500 races 1997 plans already underway establish schedule Thanks Custom Hobbies providing fuel Colorado Hobby Products pylon poles Aero Lettering trophies special thanks Larry Osborn Dave Miller organizing races serving CDs Will Teach Fly Frits Jetten Have ever noticed small number young people hobby majority RC hobbyists older men Some started way back control line days others got radio control later after RC systems became readily available affordable Unlike last two generations kids nowadays just dont have fascination airplanes least thats what read somewhere During past couple months several younger people have come flying field have shown interest flying model airplanes havewith parents help Im sureinvested money time purchase assembly airplane model past few weekends pleasure helping couple kids about 14 years old really together showed much interest quick learners soon flew around doing some time helped driven RC cars flown computer simulator two conditions usually produce quicklearning student will youngsters keep coming back Sometimes parents dont share sons interest RC provide transportation field So believe up us keep interest up making training stay field fun interesting As clubs instructors have few other end trainer cord buddy box really makes feel good catches sticks hobby soon moving trainer higher-performance models dont show up after couple lessons always wonder what happened question something did didnt during training may have caused lose interest dont like cut student loose after first solo flight should teach students solo quickly possible get rid faster should make sure can fly safely feels comfortable flying solo under variety conditions crosswinds included As instructors have responsibility teach other necessary things take off fly land model airplanes should also teach about safety some aerodynamics about club rules bit physics field courtesy mechanics occasional team work consideration others things believe should part RC instructors flight training course advice just appointed club instructors either would better club members better pilots did better job instructing helping others So teaching others consider including following Discuss dangers hobby Make student aware injuries spinning prop can cause Ask him bystanders stay out prop arc explain propellers spinners occasionally come off Explain frequency control system purpose radio impound what consequences should cause someone else crash Show securely hold model pits during engine start up safely carry model runway Make aware safety courtesy rules no flying behind pilot stations no taxing pits communicate other pilots around runway 'on runway landing taking off deadstick Azalea City Aviator Frits Jetten Editor The remaining portion article will appear next month 4July 1997 157 Arizona California Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom httpiWwwama-1 Ocom/ama Glenn Caner Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 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 ISee last months column tor additional AVPs Coordinators Associate Vice Presidents District X prepares host 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition slated held near San Jose California San Francisco South Bay area August 30 through September 7 Clubs around District have offered host several flyin breakfasts help promote event provide opportunity District X members discuss AMA issues learn about Expo Breakfasts have already held Phoenix Tucson San Fernando Valley Additional fly-ins scheduled San Diego LA / Orange County Sacramento North South Bay areas District also working events Nevada Utah Fly-in Breakfast sponsored District X cooperation host club Participants treated delicious allyou-can-eat breakfast pancakes eggs bacon sausage juice milk coffee Members District staff club officers serve hosts District X modelers families enjoy modestly priced breakfast great day flying breakfasts priced near break proceeds day put forward offset Districts costs hosting Expo Volunteers Needed. District also looking volunteers interested lending hand during nine-day event great need administrative help well workers various events interested helping out years Expo please contact AVP Don Goeschl 805940-6066 can also reached via e-mail amaexpo@aolcom US mail 513 West Ave 1-13 Lancaster California 93534 interested information about Expo individual events information can also obtained Don club interested hosting Fly-in Breakfasts have yet scheduled can contacting Mr Rex Powell Rex can reached 6024880151 mail 6955 E Mighty Saguaro Way Scottsdale Arizona 85262 Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn Model Aviation Bieber San Fernando ValleyThe California United Free Flighters RC Flyers took task organizingannual banquet held Sunday March Expo breakfast held Sepulveda16 Honored years get together Basin Ricc did fantastic job largewas Nathan Day CUFFMACs 1996 portion food items donated byJunior Top Points Champion award local sponsors added thewas presented Bill Kuykendall 1997 success eventPresident Daniel Heinrich Mr Ralph Prey presided over afternoon affair year CUFFMAC members treated extremely interesting presentation Thermal Dynamics keynote speaker F3B World Champion Joe Wurtz Members Cholla Choppers Model Airplane Club presented AMAs Award Achievement 1997 Vintage Stunt Classic annual banquet Tucson Arizona March 22 award recognition Cholla Coppers 50th year AMA chartered club hand receive award Cholla Chopper members Robin Sizemore L Louis Wolgast Lou Crane Randy Cuberly Above. Rex Powell President International Scale Soaring Association serves up hot cup coffee Arizona Model Aviators club president Jim Luby wife Mary man griddle Expo Fly-in Mesa AZ Jan 22 Below. TIMPA board member Lynn Geuder cooks eggs order Tucson Mar15 have attended Vintage Stunt Classic over years very familiar effervescence young lady Michele Keville daughter event coordinators Mike Jo Ann Keville Having helped nearly nine VSCs Michele honored year event participants plaque recognition thanks Mounted plague models Navys Blue Angels Michele will joining Navy Summer plans aircraft mechanic Good luck Michele thanks helping make VSC truly memorable event Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jeny llolcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave. Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincolt 1201 Farrow Cirde Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Ktamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Ullooet Ct. LaCanner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE. Bellevue WA 98007 unsung berm among put modeling events people scut work pitch tents move loads mow grass fix food sell keep records judge events anything else necessary just keep whole thing working just lost such person Floyd Grove Jr wrote about March 21 1997 R/C community lost Grand Dame Known Addie Crow just plain Addie lady friend knew very gracious host never went up Crows RV being asked day wanted cup coffee Addie never knew stranger will missed RIC lovers world wide wife Leon Duke Crow 44 years Addie perpetual figure almost R/C event west coast during marriage left behind will have hard time finding someone replace good humor straight forward outlook honest helpful advice course great coffee us Duke Family mourn loss send best wishes goes much greater Fly shall ever see NW Scalemasters qualifier takes place June 20-22 Farragut State Park north Coeur dAlene o Maybe scenic places world fly aircraft certainly place whole family enjoy vacation place compete exchange experiences like minded modelers Usually weather cooperates can rain spring northern Idaho bring protection both sun rain big Dist XI electric meet takes place Boeing Hawks field Space Center Kent WA June 28- 29 beginning weve seen innovation electric power developed corner country high anxiety kind event just old new friends trying out latest exchanging much information history repeats will Fun Fly hosted July Boeing Eagles field near Everett Last summer held well attended enjoyed event hope will try again event Cohn Payne sent picture Richard Farmer Pilots Choice Award winning Ultimate Biplane Early July its Pinehollow 97 time Over July 12-13 weekend very nice resort high east slope Mt Hood Portland Shy Knights will host annual NW R/C Seaplane Champs Enjoy flying camping swimming conununing fellow modelers premier event Contact Jerry Holcomb 360-892-7732 evenings land planes what fly 12th July visit South Lane RIC Modelers will host 2nd Annual Fertile Turtle R/C Air Show Fly field near Creswell OR plan swap shop static display along flying Contact Timm Wagner 78623 Rat Crk Rd Cottage Grove OR 97424 us think about what might keep us earning Season patch think bitter cold deep snow terrible winds Seldom rain factor last year NW has soggy say least Down Eugene Morrie Gilbert chance Prop Spinner able get 3rd patch flu over 77 inches rain winter kept him word group will try best weather next winter control line club may have go floats succeed According Tad Crusty Russell Editor SRAC NE Plane Talk SRAC has produced prospective member package introduce new possible members club Other clubs have may just heard about tad too late newcomers issue Graham Hicks asked remind scale enthusiasts 7th annual Grande Ronde Bush Pilots Scale Contest Courtright Field south La Grande will take place 16-17 August Expert Sportsman Team Fun Scale will events along famous Sat Night Steak Feed Contact Graham 54 1-9633953 900 Main La Grande OR 97850 Bush Pilots announce RIC Swap Meet Spaghetti Dinner Friday Aug 15th held basement 1st Presbyterian Church La Grande 4 9pm dinner 5 7pm Call Ron Tincher 541-963-3807 Puyallup ory Mount Rainier R/C Soeiety did usual excellent job bringing modelers other folks up top-notch show Seventeen shows later Bob Pfeiffers idea carried Bob Ford group dedicated club members has matured show best anywhere An amazing amount work necessary order just get organized let alone have happen smoothly does Now could just get Bob smile time time its wise note ageing population Too often late Ive found myself writing about long time friend has gone West gently euphemism has time its good news Since weather Febreary nice Frank Hirleman both Prez Western Oregon Flying Aces Squadron Editor Propwash WOFAS newsletter decided go walk good idea After short experienced some chest pain After returning home self diagnosed angina decided put off doing anything about bad idea until next shot 4 days later came ambulance trips 3 hospitals After angioplasty rooter personal scale Frank doing fine Getting exercise watching diet Frank thinks should keep experience mind especially understand should have pains chest upper arms get yourself medical provider right later Let tell its just gastritis Big quicker get help better chanceof building flying next plane Brent Watkins NE Editor Frozen Tales made 8 flights electric Midnight Sun R/C Clubs Jan 1 fun fly Thats especially notable realize temperature Fairbanks -42 degrees during event No mention wind chill some Polar Bear Event summer its wanner club will hold IiMAC event part WaternWheels event held July 4 5and6 1997 159