A Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 WA Lu 5-f4 U jaW A# 11119 1 Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 IN RECENT COLUMN asked comments readers concerning What doing Academy thats wholly worthwhile benefits everybody member nonmember alike justifies considerable public private support seek am convinced grand questions heart existence especially museums needs answered fully possible before mount campaign support make changes move museum corporate public institution What Im trying asking question establish dialogue interested persons us use word dialogue loosely everyday conversation mean talking other want use word mean something greater way communicating encourages learning based mutual respect sense dialogue can seen process certain characteristics includes people especially disagree idea action seeks invent process can speak dominated person especially doesnt assume anyone wrong because disagree tolerates ambiguitythere may simple answer solution seeks identify suspend fundamental assumptions definitions inaccurate takes time develop may never end can choose between discussion dialogue can either wiI learn dialogue try win lose choose debate win issue debate will inevitably degenerate argument choose sides enter conflict lose again Dialogue helps build trust common ground common understandings teamwork Dialogue way thinking learning together can use consistently will create honest VICTOR STANZEL died April 6 1997 home Schulenburg Texas age 87 buried Wednesday April 9 1997 St Rose Lima Catholic Cemetery Schulenburg son Edward Agnes Stanzel Victor born January 23 1910 farm house near Schulenburg Survivors include sister-in-law three nieces three nephews Victor always loved sight flight airplanes associated aeronautical objects As young boy growing up family farm father died eight during ensuing years until early adulthood began designing building small colorful mounted Scale models leading airplanes prevalent 1920s 1930s career started hobby gradually developed full-fledged design manufacturing operation model aircraft lasted 70 years Victor brother Joseph inducted Model Aviation Hall Fame 1986 AMAs 50th Anniversary banquet Lake Charles Louisiana Victor developed first Control Line model airplanes 1939 brought out famous Tiger Shark marketed under trade name U-Line Flying Other models designed developed sold kit form included Sharkadet Interceptor Baby Shark Texas Ranger Tuffy others developed single-line elevator control system model airplanes 1949 marketed under trade name Mono-Line Hying achieved national international speed records still standing today 1958 age 48 Victor developed new concept building readyto-fly toy model aircraft six-years-and-up age group Stanzel airplanes jets helicopters spacecraft toy hobby industry manufactured sold today designer manufacturer artist photographer businessman wore technical hats self-taught engineer always adhered highest level quality products considered criminal sell toy airplane inferior quality truly honest man highest moral character will remembered contribution control monoline flying missed model builders everywhere 4courtesy Victor Stanzel Co September 1997 141 View HQ See Page 176 overly romantic picture Academy museum now would like to get will also use evaluate changes make institution progress making toward fulfillment promise Most importantly will help us define problems before try solve example organization running out money could say solution get money Wrong lack money symptom solution cant find answer youre probably asking wrong question Effective dialogue demands participants courageous way people know other what represent Courage demands respect People cannot respect someone wont take stand blows wind Plus must have good heart sincere forgiving others Blaming person focusing problem cannot allowed Lastly engaging dialog demands certain personal characteristics well participating need willing change attitudes toward others themselves need see others themselves conscientious participants through dialogue developing reputation high standards ethics must look good intentions others willing give benefit doubt avoid assuming know motivations case museum must also adhere professional agenda discipline museum avoid personal agendas floating around workplace Enough said short exposition concept dialogue response excellent letter sent Michael Fritz AMA #5665 impassioned tone Michael wanted know focusing past view real problem declining aging membership also asked existence museum could rectify concerns increase Academy enrollment modeling participation asked many other questions well what think sincere attempt establish dialogue Kudos Michael spirit dialogue would like give two cents regard few concerns see inspire anyone else chime First response overriding vexation over lack young people model aviation would like posit notion young people will probably never again identify airplane like did young fact youth problem may problem rather symptom times Model railroading example experiencing same problem So lets try solve problem before its defined have audio tape Charles Hampson Grant lambasting Academy because its preoccupation gasoline engines urging leadership refocus efforts youth rubberpowered models Grants efforts considerable immortal proportion have nevertheless gone gas engines turbines knows whats next Turbines definitely childrens playthings Focusing youth problem may trying recreate past way Grant wanted Aircraft sorts lack aura mystique early years However certain events recent past especially AMA Model/Hobby Expo Muncie showed us excited kids can about model aviation presented context among great fun things Parents brought kids International Aeromodeling Center droves because wanted expose what knew worthwhile fun activities promoted positive youth development offered opportunity lifelong learning let past live museum focus what kids want today maybe can move Academy industry place theyve never Knowing cannot ourselves reverse societal trends allows us concentrate new ways integrate model aviation childrens learning play After model aviation still form aviation open will always sky high fun everyone Model Aviation ug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NO 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 FOR THE COLUMN month would like present Statement Activities taken financial statements year ended December 31 1996 As can see heading statement covers years 1995 1996 statement shows money came went Model Aviation advertising increased approximately $100000 approximately amount have revenues exceeding 1995 total can see expenses decreased Model Aviation magazine direct costs Officer services including magazines two items made up principal reduction expenses Because controlling expenses extra revenue generated Model Aviation advertising able have revenue year expenses operations Other revenue net expenses income presented previous article referred should desire know thee break down numbers Temporary restricted net assets represent monies designated specific uses generally arise people making contributions AMA specific purposes During past year received $92276 paid out $153622 $153622 represents money given us previous years construction road Free Flight site Additions museum collection subtraction amount represents items museum property disposed 1996 1996 year increase net assets $236620 good year 1995 least did have net loss Until later ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 1996 AND 1995 1996 AmountPercent UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS REVENUE Membership Museum patron program Club charter fees Event sanctions insurance Supply souvenir sales Model Aviation advertising Model Aviation subscriptions Net Assets Released Restrictions EXPENSES Operating expenses Model Aviation magazine direct costs Supply souvenir costs Depreciation amortization Officer services including magazines Committees National Championship contest EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES FROM OPERATIONS OTHER REVENUE NET ADDITIONS TO MUSEUM COLLECTION INCREASE IN UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS Contributions Dividends Net assets released restrictions INCREASE DECREASE IN TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS INCREASE IN NET ASSETS NET ASSETS Beginning year End year $5492216 113807 45031 73909 856637 26 6677386 803 1849673 25285 365191 165508 31798 6568150 262858 53896 18788 297966 92276 153622 61346 236620 6463066 $6699686 804% 00 17 07 11 125 14 978 22 1000 602 271 04 53 24 05 03 962 38 08 1995 Amount Percent $5486517 21635 112791 43905 70472 759861 83982 6579163 169571 ~7734 4101634 1932112 56948 327737 173219 35913 6642168 106566 289710 02 44 14 00 23 396276 182065 48 169571 09 35% 408818 813% 03 17 07 10 113 12 975 25 1000 608 286 08 49 26 05 02 984 16 42 00 58 27 00 25 02 60% 6054248 4966 143 Model Aviation September 1997 143 ml] b i 1 [s ii 11 1e] — Connecticut / Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1 077 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 F Notice State Maine Scale Shoot-out will take place August 2I 3 1997 hope receive notice before am month late I putting column L information contact Ray Labonte 207 797-5196 NEW ENGLAND RC Soaring Convention event hosted Downeast Soaring Club will take place Saturday November 15 1997 will Sheraton Tara Hotel Portland Maine cost one-day event just $20 includes luncheon buffet choice speakers will satisfy power pilots Dave Garwood slope jets Airtronics VP Larry Lloyd computer radios servos George Sparr Aerocomposite Products John Derstine Steve Savoie Aerotowing scale gliders Bill Kuhlman B2Streamlines airfoils information call Jim Armstrong 207 725-5758 E-mail jimarmstrong @Junocom Top Gun Ray Labonte Peter Flanigan Paul DOnofrio Charlie Nelson competed Top Gun Florida placed Top Ten Congratulations New England Stunt Team following sent Leon Bowen am including entirely primarily because pertains younger modelers New England Stunt Team conjunction Coast Chapel Church Marshfield Wrentham Development Center have assembled program work boys girls ages 10-13 build fly control-line model airplanes Under direction Mr Ed Skou Scituate ably assisted Paul Busheme New England Stunt Team program started over two years ago Initially kids built 1/2A models Paul helped get flying feel what its like fly control-line model airplanes has gone very well built enthusiasm next project kids build own Sig Akromaster airplanes fitted Fox 15 engines Winter/Spring project completed brought Wrentham field flight testing first session occurred late September 1996 three boys attending airplanes flew well nothing broken enclosed pictures show kids well director-Ed Skou Paul Busheme helping navigate air Again late October Mr Skou brought group Wrentham time eight boys girls lots supportive friends relatives As first session everyone got fly learned about fun flying controlline model aircraft airplanes engines acquired special purchase Hanson Hobby Shop Isnt amazing what can accomplished number people organizations decide work together common goal Everyone involved program has benefited some way Now Spring 1997 once again working working schedule next fun-fly kids Wrentham field have caught really well continue have high degree enthusiasm Model Aviation Lynch Frank Polcari L-R Ed Skou Kevin Lynch Dean Macintyre Adam WhitloW Paul Busheme teaching Frank Polcari Adam WhitloW Mark Lynch Frank Polcari Sig Akromaster Ibe written thu fi$uiu ueuOnoffOn March 1st treated outstanding symposium Syracuse hosted STARS ARCS clubs event reviewed Wes previous issue want mention personal benefit got opportunity meet Wes Dave Mathewson local AVP Lon Sauter discussions district happenings develop person relationship other administrators mid-March St Lawrence Center Mall near Massena site another static show Nearly 50 models display provided members Seaway Valley Modelaires Malone RC Modelers Maple City Prop Busters Maple City Prop Busters way held its AMA charter 22 years 1996 efforts resulted awarding Silver Leader Club Award proud able present well deserved plaque believe club can qualify Leader Club awards contact AVP AMA Muncie application made Ottawa IMAA symposium During visit stopped National Aviation Museum entry fee waived AMA members during symposium allowed rebuild area discovered Nieuport 12 undergoing very painstaking restoration Its example particular plane known exist world no plans manufacturers drawings available restoration crew has taken several hundred pictures thousands measurements process creating own set drawings Its like scratch-building full-scale basis So much colder regions district summaries will Jim Lewis VP have said past getting out meet membership top priorities last few months Ive some opportunities district small piece real estate jumped chance visit Radio Control Society Marine Park RCSMP Pennsylvania Avenue Radio Control Society PARCS because theyre close theyre theyre about $1050 away just tolls both clubs meet same building least slight chance finding way second visit Joe Lupo RCSMP President presented honorary membership well neat hat Cant have enough hats also showed clubs membership manual Its best example Ive seen date Names dates numbers rules helpful hints . everything might tempted ask new member neophyte modeler included manual Id interested examples other clubs . best ideas can shared through column PARCS visit somewhat daunting club very largest entire country can always anticipate lively discussion crowd large large crowd extended comments about two hours thereby putting everyone sleep left via side door undetected Just kidding Actually Ira Klein club VP made sure taken tour superior flying site Floyd Bennett Field used significant fullscale field after brief comments presented . hat 1 [6 gjjjjjjj New Jersey/ New Yorkl 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 Asseciate Vice Presidents Dave Babcenk 445 Stockton Street Hightotown NJ 08520-4501 Rey Brewn LISAS AFOENT OMP 460 805 ses APO AE 09703 Ray Jusclrkas 59 Livingston Street St Jemes NY 11780 Jarnea M Lewis P061 Cgdenburg NY 13669-0051 Dave Malhewsen eec 613 Cenrillus NY 13031 Bill Miller PO eec 335 Priecetoc Junction NJ 08550 Tern Murray 31 Voortrees Drive easking Ridge NJ 07500 Marlene Nikedem 407 Willow Street Lockyort NY 14094 Bill Peytliress 2 Hemlock Court Saugerties NY 12477 Adam CattIer 41 Perry Avenue Lethem NY 12110-2433 Terry Tarrennire 101 Smithfield Dr Endicolt NY 13760-4329 Frequency Ceerdinater Lee Canter 2062 Feb55 Lane Phoenic NY 13135-9507 315 695-2448 MARLENE NIKODEM past president Niagara County Radio Control Model Airplane Club 20-year veteran Pylon Racing fun-flying has agreed serve AVP western New York Marlene husband Ernie both very active involved fliers Look lots news area Five months 1997 time writing still havent seen weather could pass Spring Just about time thoughts like enter mind get note call Jim Lewis hardworking AVP up Ogdensburg New York spends time colder regions NY well Canada cementing relations MAAC neighbors times think mall shows chance pilots Jims area have get warm writes following activities February 2nd found Seaway Valley Modelaires Massena NY hosting annual Freeze Fly can see substantial amounts snow ground weather quite nice no wind sizzling 30 degrees thermometer Members four clubs participated event Later month traveled Watertown LeRay RC flyers staging mall show Folks Salmon Run Mall treated static video displays well lots AIVIA literature September 1997 145 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 Eiiis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gouid 1944 5 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 Noil 6042 Norwell Drive West Carroliton OH 45449-3112 937 435-9232 Matthew Turowski 524 Jefferson Street Pottsville PA 17901 717 622-0435 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 ALTOONA RADIO CONTROL CLUB Last April Altoona Radio Control Club Altoona Pennsylvania mall show covered aspects model aviation including giant scale pattern float free flight basic trainer purpose mall show generate membership compliment models AMA furnished hand out material videos lighted display helped explain sport public flight simulator also big plus Check out photos some Altoonas best Fred Berman Unfortunately Fred Berman District Ills outstanding AMA members passed away May 31 Fred will long remembered writing Model Aviation allegiance Mon Valley R/C Club activity pattern competitor Condolences expressed wife Grace daughters Barbara Carol KRC Electric Fly interest electric model flying appears increasing Fortunately District Ill has notable meet world anyone interested type flying 18th annual KRC Electric Fly will September 19-21 Queen City Airport Allentown Pennsylvania meet must calendar additional details contact Jim Wolstenholme 215 234-6845 visit clubs home page http/ourworldcompuservecom/homepages/ GeorgeYoos.2/krcelechtm AVP Matthew Turowski Matthew Turowski new Associate Vice President northern central Pennsylvania As mentioned last months column AVPs district focused obtaining maintaining flying sites Matt has very strong credentials related First belongs Tuscarora R/C Club has very positive ties Pennsylvania State Parks system profession lawyer strong background environmental law As AVP will very positive asset Contact him 524 Jefferson Street Pottsville PA 17901 1997 AMA Homecoming special thanks attendance years homecoming celebration Five District Ills AVPs much its success AVP Joe Vislay charge flightline operation assisted John Hathaway Dave Ellis Mike Barbee provided buddy box assistance modelers Westerville Model Aeronautics Association Frank Noll put several fantastic flight demos Westerville Model Aeronautics Association following excerpt WMAA Newsletter Center Gravity pertaining Westerville MAC participation local library results could hardly better both club library large number kinds planes display participants view demonstration flights featuring large scale planes pylon racers bats Over sixty kids parents opportunity actually fly plane six club members trainers buddy box arrangements allowed wished take turn controls addition static display flying hot dogs potato chips soft drinks everyone response library people participants great looking repeat performance next year Model Aviation iIIeULUUliS1bU 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 1-6554 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 Aiien 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 Mouiton 2217 Johnstown Road Chesapeake VA 23322 Phone 757 421-4545 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Phone 302798-8447 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 THIS MONTH START column want ad replacement Bob Harris District IV Helicopter Contest Board member Bob moving out District LV will living PA active helicopter competition active CD helicopter competition have involved least five years some form helicopter competition interested AMA District IV position send resume helicopter background AMA MEMBERSHIP Just received some bad news AMA HQ seems membership down about 3% has going few years now need something about Also report received Horizon Hobby Distributors indicates NRHSA meeting distributors complaining sales RC airplanes equipment also down considerably also figure average age todays modeler continues go up 46 signaling too few young people interested RC can should something about first thing get club members up-to-date AMA membership have flying field lately call get fired up again Lets also start member get member program District IV maybe will spread other districts Its great hobbylets keep around next hundred years following article AVP Bob Babura could help situation also build up club membership THE CBRC NEIGHBOR Appreciation Day tremendous success line day long people waiting take turns flying authorized instructor buddy box Adults well children both Hillcrest Elementary School Indian Creek School Model programs involved flying Over three hundred free hot dogs consumed Some people Dept Natural Resources appeared well several members Maryland State Legislature flying field leased CBRC Dept Natural Resources picture crowd field Neighbor Appreciation Day picture shows line kids adults waiting turn Buddy Box picture shows some very interested kids seeing what goes inside typical RC model THE DC MAXECUTERS Through efforts Paul Spreiregen DC Maxecuters first-ever Fly-In demonstration National Building Museum formerly Pension Building Washington DC club hoping have use museum two times year hopefully have use time annual kite-flying contest mall tourists seemed enjoy event very much 20 participants event classes Indoor models took part fan-jet flying wing microfilm models picture some Indoor models display National Building Museum Washington DC final picture John Worths balloon being flown Fly-In inside National Building Museum Thats month Time go flying dont forget take kid September 1997 147 GONE FLYING Babura AVP Maryland m I-I 11 [e mu i m Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 205 322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chldgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pevuncola FL 32514 Wilbeimina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cove Memphis TN 381 i8 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38852 Wiiiiam T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl i4ensei 383 eriansood 842 Meridian MS 38305 Louise io 288 Huntridge Way Wintersprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenin City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Avniston AL 38208 Linda OHeam 3415 Maze Le erandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove ttIvd Panama City Seach FL32408 George Peeryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm eench FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Oeinesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchenter TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 808 eno 10397 Pavrdo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Intedachen FL 32148 Phone 1804664-2517 RED SCHOLEFIELD Gainesville Florida writes As reported AMA News AMA Executive Council during April Executive Council session voted unanimously establish fund $100000 new product review. etails provided hope somebody can answer few questions 7 fair question deserves immediate reply no room page explain details vast new program embryo stage reporting conduct last Council Meeting As always $100000 fund seed money find explore new ways supplement dues income need other ways generate money need try shift financial burden away merely dues decide patches jackets like embroidering/embossing after new product review will have money ready invest equipment inventory Overall sound idea am glad someone asked question few years ago attended club Fly-In Waycross Georgia directly buffing famous Okefenokee swamp large untouched protected swampland harbors alligators other amphibious reptiles birds snakes fish like natural paradise time some minimal concern safety club members spectators Today Okefenokee RC Club has moved its flying field somewhat North has splendid place fly both hard surface grass strip 450 runways Pictured above some club officials contestants etc attending Clubs annual Fly-In Jerry Lee Chase Highsmith Tom Barnes Wade Daughtry Club Treasurer Bill Cselle Bradley Smith Harmon Moody Steve Hickox Bill Bryson Contest Director Allen Smith Allen said number award BEST OF SHOW went Edward Hewett way club has 25 members Adrian Cohen President Bill Cselle Treasurer IMPERIAL RADIO CONTROL CLUB Mulberry Florida held its Giant Scale Summer Rally last week want meet important officials conducted affair Shown above Contest Director Keith Hunt Jim Nunnallee Jim Utick Steve Fowler Doug Burrell 35 pilots attended FunFly restricted Giant Scale good time 4 day Giant Scale Memorial Fly-In conducted short time ago Greenville South Carolina annual huge affair held private airport Down hill model action large building can shelter real airplanes snap took VWII Steannan Trainer Biplane seldom run picture airplane model person pix People being important airplanes powerless resist shot Anyway back business blast called JOE NALL GIANT SCALE MEMORIAL Mike Gregory Contest Director annual Fly-In extremely popular thousands people attendance through 4 days introduced myself CD Mike Gregory immediately bought free Coke far deserved . ed around snap CD Mike Gregory little girl Melissa Gregory age 11 Daddys helper Now want meet people behind whoopy-do below some ones responsible famous Fly-In Shown Announcer Bob Saddler loudspeaker hand CoFounder Joey Gnffen CD Mike Gregory Head Mentor Herby McKinney CoFounder Gene Strozier Youll probably see plenty color pictures mag coveting annual event gentlemen picture ones responsible everything happening Without wouldnt JOE NALL Fly-In affair Last month reported Juniors won Carolina Classic Control Line Contest via Assoc Vice President Ward Van Duzer covers CL No room last month picture below L-R Sean Stewart 2nd Jr Stunt Billy Hubbard 1st Kevin Stewart 3rd Coach Watt Moore behind Model Aviation i 1 [ aLUM 11 LO] t m Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky/ Missoun Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 706 457-2177 E-Mail Internet sysbauer@char1iecnsiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Dab & Scott Justice 1565 Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hsl Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761 -1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct Saint Charles MO 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Lees Summit MO 64066 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 123B Higginaville MO 64037 816 584-6284 FORT WAYNE IN Club #285 Fort Wayne Flying Circuits held Giant Scale meet 53 pilots 65 models present two-day event drew large crowds both days J Clarke club secretary submitted photos information Picture has C Villard beautiful Extra 260 powered MOKI 18 Next have R Zimmerman Ohio 300s Sachs 32 up front club instructor flying skills mind boggling No Fear R Young Big John ST 90 D Pruden Sig Spacewalker powered Sachs 32 giant Stinger Q42 L Kedney LEXINGTON KY Club #318 Lexington Model Airplane Club Schroeder provided following pictures information first picture shows outdoor FF fly-in held last October Eight contestants pictured L R D Price J Atkinson R Hancock B Hancock front E Dominguez W Barr N Lincoln K Papp Next couple pictures Indoor fly-in First gang L R front row J Ryker W Ryker B Hancock Back row R Hancock N Lincoln E Dominguez W Brusseau J Atkinson Schroeder L McFarland Will whole pattern W Barr second picture has pro giving few pointers novice W Barr B Hancock Awhile back twin Chipmunk published column Several readers wanted pictures information Span 81 inches weight 14 pounds powered two OS 70 Surpasses props 12 x 8 APC radio Airtronics nine servos would like contact builder/flyer Bob Schepple 487 Brightfield Trails Manchester MO 63021 E-mail rhscheppel@worldnetattnet ember 1997 149 Em] U 1 LWU 1 in Dave GIsh 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Laslk 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 Robottl 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496S Summerlon 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 TillS COLUMN comes Muncie TN during Homecoming/Expo event early June RAIN Yes did rain Friday Saturday may continue Sunday However modelers spectators turned out large quantifies lot fun Yes got plenty flying between showers occasionally during museum looking better ever would have surprised see bunch kids fishing pond front Headquarters next day boats sailing AMA sea Farther down road great-looking dirt mud track busy kids running cars over couple circus-size tents covered variety exhibitors offered some tremendous deals modeling products huge raffle tons great prizes keeping pavilion busy people day along EAA Young Eagle signup flights between showers RC area dozen large campers/motorhomes parked along edge parking lot some large tents provided needed shelter unpound area along flightline nice variety airplanes ranging trainers -scale flew day between showers Several flight stations kept busy buddy box flying huge group kids kids lined up day get chance test skills RC airplane least three buddy box trainers air whenever wasnt raining half kids start flying models well have add another runway spite weather would rate fantastic weekend sport model aviation big community builder AMA Community building must become major goals us must take time show neighbors locality good people have around first group months pictures show different groups modelers participate activities put us favorable position Just ask parents of kids pictured what think about model airplanes theyll till theyre greatest Clubs check charter forms challenge yourselves become Leader Clubs Leader members sure send Leader Member Questionnaire Im looking members have AMA members 50 years longerplease send fax call names little history future column would like list names recognition service Time go flyingsee field p youngsters build rubberpowered models Discover Aviation Days Pat set up activity local EAA chapter national manufacturer sponsors Photo Bob Cheney 150 Model Aviation Sandburg stringing out flying wires next lineup Control Line models flew two days during Discover Aviation Days kids got first Control Line flights members Piston Poppers CL club Photo Bob Cheney Some Sands Model Airplane Club Marquette Michigan lineup during April Mall Show Photo Gene Pastori Students Free Flight Club North View Jr HS prepare rubber-powered models help Minneapolis Model Aero Club days flying Minneapolis Metrodome Jenoveba Cabral L Juan Cabral Jaco Westerhouse Rory Johnson Brandon Rudolph back camera Photo Jim Ladwig Two radio gurus show us what sport aboutgreat friends Pete Waters L George Steiner Toledo show Jim Ladwig L Craig Lamatsch Aaron Petersen still smiling after coordinating building flying 550 kid-built rubber powered models during Discover Aviation Days Anoka Airport Blame Minnesota Photo Bob Cheney Dr Pat Redig Director Minnesota Raptor Center smiles another Pete Waters makes point show us airplane taking shape hes actually working I -i g i [e UIIE i 1 i Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Teous George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away E-mail noblur@junocom Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weathertord TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 67124 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 ValIs 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Wafts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148210658-6846 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Sometime back EC cited obtaining keeping flying sites being highest priority has brought forefront few times recently number clubs have faced finding new site District VIII subject has come up quite often District VIII E-mail newsletter Responding some requests assistance Stuart Rush Northwest Houston R/C Club sent following letter jumping ship panic rumor second action put together team define new site requirements make buy lease decisions based clubs future needs put together diverse group members included lawyers accountants guide club decisions third action locate property met requirements set down site committee much-debated decision purchase own property settled 55-acre tract rice field also 10-year flood plain property attractively priced far enough away civilization allow us enjoy activity years come also no danger housing development near future financing arranged through donations land limited group composed club members club member loaned balance needed loan control over property made slightly higher rate current CD earning some 5 years ago now look back see best possible decisions could have made pain associated move now have field owned run entire club membership What better definition could pure R/C Heaven Make Any Kind Modeling Heaven Stuart Theres way skin cat Dad used say club handled well another way inventive club members have solved flying site problem have informed about club can work within its community foster programs importance Whether charities youth programs crucial relationship established unusual look beyond own interests find whole new venue explore can benefit Tip month Quite often new powerful exotic engines seeing today can pretty threatening sure never get bitten way sure engine ready start called Bump flip method Often new engine has liberally oiled factory means must clear engine lube have fuel combustion chamber instead oil procedure has worked years 1 Put few drops fuel venturilcarb 2 Grab prop fist turn engine over several times 3 Connect starter battery pull prop over blade still fist mixture correct will feel definite bump engine tries fire Once feel bump safe flip engine once doesnt start repeat pull-through prop fist until feel bump again always feel bump before flip little chance getting hit prop alternate version technique particularly applicable high-compression engines have ABC/AAC cylinder assemblies metallurgy systems requires fit top dead center unusually tight fact squeaky tight best way have found starting engines prime few drops fuel exhaust hook up battery plug pull through feeling bump bump felt slap prop backwards Usually engine will start right up important message indiscriminant flipping will get good crack knuckles Use bump flip painless easier starting ike share unfortunate event happened club several years ago took bad luck turned best thing could have ever happened history Northwest Houston R/C Club 1991 after 10 years use lease suddenly canceled old flying site Nobody property owner knew exact reasons cancellation left us bad dilemma should go wasted lot blood sweat money 20 acres pure RC Heaven now gone 30-minute conversation between land owner club president first action club members local model shops Clear concise communication dispel rumors would inevitably come up thing no club needs distraction damage control midst crisis Proper handling prevents membership September 1997 151 Northwest Houston R/G Club has great flying field 1000-foot runway 800-foot runway 200 x 600-foot waterway foreground large covered pit area evident front grass runways Read became proud owners column month 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 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 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 Salina KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 9188 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Nebraska Hastings skylarks put static display February 1 2 huster aviation fund-raiser show Hastings city auditorium fund-raiser help 1997 huster aviation show Harvard Nebraska airfield shows main attraction two astronauts Charles J Precourt Bonnie J Dunbar Thirteen pilots paid up time Fourth Annual Western Flyers/Swift X-Country event began Omaha 10 signed up fly year appears have difficult actually get out course Looking written results six flags returned though sky looked productive last year Pat Flinn able garner 58 miles Pat Flinn did 48 miles first time course last year However cut year difficult both organizers pilots must said however no complained Final standings First place Pat Flinn 58 miles second place Steve Rohman 35 miles third place Loren Blinde 34 miles fourth place Kenny Bergstrom 16 miles fifth place Paul Wright 12 miles sixth place Wayne Henning 11 miles Thanks came out ad helped special thanks brought out family bought packages pig would like offer very special thank you made contributions materials though could attend helped divert what setting itself up calamitous disaster whole week CDs worst nightmare come true Submitted Chris Knowley News Colorado Letter Russ Miller Thank joining Arvada Associated Modelers 1997 Airshow Colorado Jefferson County Airport attendance well attendance Jay Mealy AMA Dave Brown well lovely wives greatly appreciated members AAM Airshow Colorado bi-yearly air show held Jefferson County Airport greater Metro Denver area performers national air show teams has included Air Force Thunderbirds As has practice past Airshow Colorado has invited Arvada Associated Modelers represent modeling aviation public Arvada Associated Modelers proud club over 300 members strong have chartered club #0399 AMA since 1975 Gold club have since start AMA program 1997 version Airshow Colorado AAM again chosen open show first act list Starting -scale Super Cub towing 18-foot banner ARVADA ASSOCIATED MODELERS total 16 airplanes 2 helicopters fit 20-minute show pleased aviation crowd over 65000 Saturday May 31 55000-plus Sunday June 1 1997 show started 10 am final act Saturday Thunderbirds 4 pm. Needless say spectacular show AAM club total 54 fixed-wing models display 4 Helicopters included large Heli camera board dowolink took live pictures crowd pictures downlinked local TV station broadcasting interest shown crowd model aviation overwhelming Sunday June 1 show again started 10 am AAM doing honors followed professional group air show performers After about 2 hours outstanding show tragedy struck F-86 piloted retired United Airlines pilot Capt Jack M Rosamond failed complete loop crashed field F-86 hit ground estimated speed 480 mph Aviation lost great pilot dedicated supporter flying flash second Capt Rosamond over 5000 hours F-86s just completed rebuilding particular aircraft has premier airshow performers last 5 years will missed Again AAM would like thank Jay Mealy Dave Brown coming beautiful state joining up Airshow Colorado 1997 Jim Shaw AIRSHOW COLORADO Arvada Associated Modelers flying sequence 1-OPEN banner tow 3 aircraft flying Jim Shaw Eric Lopez Bob Moffitt Ted Hibbs Super Cub Weeks Solution Extra 300 Ultra Sport streamers 2-Second Group Steve GradyKrazy flying general aerobatics Dan OHaraSr Kadet DREAMS OF FLIGHT Don SiravoSig HOG George BaxterSportster 3-Third Group Bob Campbell PA-48 TURBO P-Si Bob C David Slingsby flying together David Slingsby P-47 Vince Lopez Portnavia 4-Fourth Group Todd Doty Chris Stelter Buzz Butler Decathalon smoke Sukhoi Pattern Plane 5-Fifth Group Bill Heagle Chuck Hobart Tom Powers Bill Murphy Ace 120 Bipe w/smoke Sukhoi X-CELL X-CELL 152 Model Aviation right Astronaut Charles J Precourt Astronaut Bonnie J Dunbar Scott Zimmerman Bob Beirow Bill Zimmerman Jay Dowdy gather around Bob Beirows AT-6 U] AU 1 urn Arizona / California / Hawaii Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom http/Mwwama-1 Ocom/ama Glenn Carter 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 Tucaon Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See laat montha column additional AVPa Coordinatoral 1997 7-12 Model Aviation Youth Academy again huge success students nine California high schools competed head-to-head competition aircraft design flight performance Under guidance program director Charles Kelley help local modelers Anaheim Compton RC Clubs students designed built flew own aircraft years project design focused aerobatic performance culminated competitive fly oft Mile Square Park Fountain Valley CA May 311997 po~ encing Saturday August 30 Labor Day weekend AMA District X will host 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition District X chartered clubs San Francisco Bay area have come together host prestigious event includes dozen competitive non competitive aeromodeling activities nine-day extravaganza culminates weekend September 6-7 huge aeromodeling air show industry exposition Moffett Federal Airfield Mountain View California NASA US Navy have literally opened thetr doors modeling community Hangar will house wide variety exhibitor displays aeromodeling demonstrations take place tarmac once bore shadow worlds largest solid frame lighter-than-air aircraft Macon Events throughout week will include numerous popular aeromodeling events tons opportunity recreational flying well Youth family activities abound South Bay area extends its world famous hospitality Plan late Summer vacation bring kids senior members will enjoy special day set aside just Wednesday September 3 Come join friends make new acquaintances AMA Expo 97 events include IMAC Pattern Scale Giant Scale Jets Helicopters Soaring Pylon Racing Warbird Racing 4-Stroke Electric SAM 01 Time Fun Control Line information registration please contact Don Goeschl 513 W Avenue J-13 Lancaster CA 93534 805940-6066 e-mail amaexpo@aolcom Till next time . Keepem safe Keepem flyn. See There! 4September 1997 153 Associate Vice Presidents Local modelers call out basic flight maneuvers advanced students put aircraft through paces August 30 September 71997 Jean Andrews Tucson AZ prepares classic Playboy launch 1997 Blacksheep Champs May 23-26 Taft California Local youth experience model building Second Annual NORCAL RIC Show May 17-18 Santa Rosa CA Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE SSih Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowsione Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincoit 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg Si Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 823 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooei Ci LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinsior Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 SENATE BILL 395 guarantees model aircraft can flown off over Exclusive Farm Use land now Law Oregon Thanks success go got involved As usually happens some involved others John Stroup example main communications manager especially mail address Johns work both information communication prime importance deserves deepest gratitude work time diligence Recently John sent following past weekend Ive mulling over mind victory Oregon legislature Senate Bill 395 think its time recognize some folks what did group John didnt put own name down couldnt have won him Van Moore Salem RIC Pilots Assn led directed progress SB-395 through legislature Van appeared work magic times obviously understands enjoys chess game involved getting legislation passed got Senator Fisher sponsor bill championed bill step Sen Fisher Senate Water Land Use Committee committee reviewed bill Senate Van got Sen Fisher Rep Tom Whelan lead off testimony bill first came up committee House Doug Port Salem R/C Pilots Assn retired lawyer directed legal battle Marion County both Salem RIC Pilots Assn Barnstormers paid initial legal fees Salem R/C Pilots Assn out own pocket several thousand dollars Doug wrote initial language section SB 395 very important chose place existing land use law language should inserted insight placement language will enable us use EFU land requirement conditional use permit Doug Van worked closely together did testifying behalf before legislative committees interesting aside Sen Ted Ferrioli member Senate Water Land Use Committee recognized Doug someone worked both Department Veterans Affairs During testimony called Doug out hall time didnt know After Senator Ferrioli became strongest supporters Alan Lasneski Salem R/C Pilots Assn President stepped forward help organize lead what now call Oregon Model Aircraft Club Alliance Norm Rushton Dan Colley Barnstormers also involved initially left Norm area lost home fire Dan dropped out Alan provided initial steadying hand required keep us track working together Dan Gellner Klamath Falls Flightmasters helped us understand Oregon Farm Bureaus concerns enabled us make some changes bill hurting cause too much Ed McCollough no sooner gave Dans name E-mail list became embroiled discussion members club Farm Bureau VP Thank Dan acting intermediary Dan Dietz Keizer R/C Assn President got us contact Representative Tom Whelan point sponsored similar bill House ie HB-3425 Since SB-395 got head start Tom signed SB-395 let bill die committee Roger Weeks Columbia Gorge RIC Flyers personal friend Rep Frank Shields Vice Chairman House Environment Energy Committee committee considered bill House Roger Van Doug able meet Representative Shields prior hearing Van Doug also able meet several other committee members well Duane Elliott South Lane R/C Modelers E-mailed explanation club worked Lane County Parks Dept Oregon State Dept Fish Wildlife clean up public flying site improve natural habitat wildlife mentioned public service kids gave compelling arguments use farm land forwarded member House Environment Energy Committee immediately got positive response Representative Jim Welsh represents Lane Douglas counties Van Doug subsequently able meet Rep Welsh supported cause Graham Hicks Grande Ronde Bush Pilots worked hard us Eastern Oregon Mark Simmons Rep area House Environment Energy Committee Mark strongly supported cause signed onto bill Graham told Marks office called him tell him vote went Ken Ray Northcoast R/C Modelers swung Representative Tim Josi camp Senator Thomas Wilde voted nay bill Senate Water Land Use Committee However Sen Wilde testified voted bill Senate floor Afterwards learned Fred Ochoas Salem R/C Pilots Assn wife works Sen Wildes office Fred did get chance discuss situation Senator . Richard Lary Canby Dusters Newsletter Editor started exchanging E mail messages back last November order get nitty gritty what going legal battle just kept adding people E-mail list after Oregon Model Aircraft Club Alliance grew out initial activity Lary published mailed OMACA newsletter club Oregon last February Bob Stalick Willamette Modelers Club helped us sort through free flight language kept getting screwed up Legislative Counsel early Byron Hendricks Salem RIC Pilots Assn forwarded E-mail received Representative Dennis Luke Byron Johnston response E-mails Both voted bill Representative Luke House Environment Energy Committee during hearing walked over Van Doug testifying gave him note saying sensed no opposition bill committee cut short Later response Thank Representative Luke told opposition didnt have very good arguments . bill deserved win Some guys up North must have talked Representative Mike Fahey because also very strong bill House committee . agreeing take bill floor called Rep Faheys office find out initial third reading bill going House Lorene office has called several times information directions etc Today called tell passed . am constituents Thats what call bending over backwards helpful credit really belongs guys . everyone participated system couldnt have done what did Salem guys hadnt writing E-mailing phoning legislators system worked No could amazed am what accomplished Thanks guys being needed Stroup Oregon Model Aircraft Club Alliance 154 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/09
Page Numbers: 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/09
Page Numbers: 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154
A Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 WA Lu 5-f4 U jaW A# 11119 1 Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 IN RECENT COLUMN asked comments readers concerning What doing Academy thats wholly worthwhile benefits everybody member nonmember alike justifies considerable public private support seek am convinced grand questions heart existence especially museums needs answered fully possible before mount campaign support make changes move museum corporate public institution What Im trying asking question establish dialogue interested persons us use word dialogue loosely everyday conversation mean talking other want use word mean something greater way communicating encourages learning based mutual respect sense dialogue can seen process certain characteristics includes people especially disagree idea action seeks invent process can speak dominated person especially doesnt assume anyone wrong because disagree tolerates ambiguitythere may simple answer solution seeks identify suspend fundamental assumptions definitions inaccurate takes time develop may never end can choose between discussion dialogue can either wiI learn dialogue try win lose choose debate win issue debate will inevitably degenerate argument choose sides enter conflict lose again Dialogue helps build trust common ground common understandings teamwork Dialogue way thinking learning together can use consistently will create honest VICTOR STANZEL died April 6 1997 home Schulenburg Texas age 87 buried Wednesday April 9 1997 St Rose Lima Catholic Cemetery Schulenburg son Edward Agnes Stanzel Victor born January 23 1910 farm house near Schulenburg Survivors include sister-in-law three nieces three nephews Victor always loved sight flight airplanes associated aeronautical objects As young boy growing up family farm father died eight during ensuing years until early adulthood began designing building small colorful mounted Scale models leading airplanes prevalent 1920s 1930s career started hobby gradually developed full-fledged design manufacturing operation model aircraft lasted 70 years Victor brother Joseph inducted Model Aviation Hall Fame 1986 AMAs 50th Anniversary banquet Lake Charles Louisiana Victor developed first Control Line model airplanes 1939 brought out famous Tiger Shark marketed under trade name U-Line Flying Other models designed developed sold kit form included Sharkadet Interceptor Baby Shark Texas Ranger Tuffy others developed single-line elevator control system model airplanes 1949 marketed under trade name Mono-Line Hying achieved national international speed records still standing today 1958 age 48 Victor developed new concept building readyto-fly toy model aircraft six-years-and-up age group Stanzel airplanes jets helicopters spacecraft toy hobby industry manufactured sold today designer manufacturer artist photographer businessman wore technical hats self-taught engineer always adhered highest level quality products considered criminal sell toy airplane inferior quality truly honest man highest moral character will remembered contribution control monoline flying missed model builders everywhere 4courtesy Victor Stanzel Co September 1997 141 View HQ See Page 176 overly romantic picture Academy museum now would like to get will also use evaluate changes make institution progress making toward fulfillment promise Most importantly will help us define problems before try solve example organization running out money could say solution get money Wrong lack money symptom solution cant find answer youre probably asking wrong question Effective dialogue demands participants courageous way people know other what represent Courage demands respect People cannot respect someone wont take stand blows wind Plus must have good heart sincere forgiving others Blaming person focusing problem cannot allowed Lastly engaging dialog demands certain personal characteristics well participating need willing change attitudes toward others themselves need see others themselves conscientious participants through dialogue developing reputation high standards ethics must look good intentions others willing give benefit doubt avoid assuming know motivations case museum must also adhere professional agenda discipline museum avoid personal agendas floating around workplace Enough said short exposition concept dialogue response excellent letter sent Michael Fritz AMA #5665 impassioned tone Michael wanted know focusing past view real problem declining aging membership also asked existence museum could rectify concerns increase Academy enrollment modeling participation asked many other questions well what think sincere attempt establish dialogue Kudos Michael spirit dialogue would like give two cents regard few concerns see inspire anyone else chime First response overriding vexation over lack young people model aviation would like posit notion young people will probably never again identify airplane like did young fact youth problem may problem rather symptom times Model railroading example experiencing same problem So lets try solve problem before its defined have audio tape Charles Hampson Grant lambasting Academy because its preoccupation gasoline engines urging leadership refocus efforts youth rubberpowered models Grants efforts considerable immortal proportion have nevertheless gone gas engines turbines knows whats next Turbines definitely childrens playthings Focusing youth problem may trying recreate past way Grant wanted Aircraft sorts lack aura mystique early years However certain events recent past especially AMA Model/Hobby Expo Muncie showed us excited kids can about model aviation presented context among great fun things Parents brought kids International Aeromodeling Center droves because wanted expose what knew worthwhile fun activities promoted positive youth development offered opportunity lifelong learning let past live museum focus what kids want today maybe can move Academy industry place theyve never Knowing cannot ourselves reverse societal trends allows us concentrate new ways integrate model aviation childrens learning play After model aviation still form aviation open will always sky high fun everyone Model Aviation ug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NO 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 FOR THE COLUMN month would like present Statement Activities taken financial statements year ended December 31 1996 As can see heading statement covers years 1995 1996 statement shows money came went Model Aviation advertising increased approximately $100000 approximately amount have revenues exceeding 1995 total can see expenses decreased Model Aviation magazine direct costs Officer services including magazines two items made up principal reduction expenses Because controlling expenses extra revenue generated Model Aviation advertising able have revenue year expenses operations Other revenue net expenses income presented previous article referred should desire know thee break down numbers Temporary restricted net assets represent monies designated specific uses generally arise people making contributions AMA specific purposes During past year received $92276 paid out $153622 $153622 represents money given us previous years construction road Free Flight site Additions museum collection subtraction amount represents items museum property disposed 1996 1996 year increase net assets $236620 good year 1995 least did have net loss Until later ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 1996 AND 1995 1996 AmountPercent UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS REVENUE Membership Museum patron program Club charter fees Event sanctions insurance Supply souvenir sales Model Aviation advertising Model Aviation subscriptions Net Assets Released Restrictions EXPENSES Operating expenses Model Aviation magazine direct costs Supply souvenir costs Depreciation amortization Officer services including magazines Committees National Championship contest EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES FROM OPERATIONS OTHER REVENUE NET ADDITIONS TO MUSEUM COLLECTION INCREASE IN UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS Contributions Dividends Net assets released restrictions INCREASE DECREASE IN TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS INCREASE IN NET ASSETS NET ASSETS Beginning year End year $5492216 113807 45031 73909 856637 26 6677386 803 1849673 25285 365191 165508 31798 6568150 262858 53896 18788 297966 92276 153622 61346 236620 6463066 $6699686 804% 00 17 07 11 125 14 978 22 1000 602 271 04 53 24 05 03 962 38 08 1995 Amount Percent $5486517 21635 112791 43905 70472 759861 83982 6579163 169571 ~7734 4101634 1932112 56948 327737 173219 35913 6642168 106566 289710 02 44 14 00 23 396276 182065 48 169571 09 35% 408818 813% 03 17 07 10 113 12 975 25 1000 608 286 08 49 26 05 02 984 16 42 00 58 27 00 25 02 60% 6054248 4966 143 Model Aviation September 1997 143 ml] b i 1 [s ii 11 1e] — Connecticut / Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1 077 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 F Notice State Maine Scale Shoot-out will take place August 2I 3 1997 hope receive notice before am month late I putting column L information contact Ray Labonte 207 797-5196 NEW ENGLAND RC Soaring Convention event hosted Downeast Soaring Club will take place Saturday November 15 1997 will Sheraton Tara Hotel Portland Maine cost one-day event just $20 includes luncheon buffet choice speakers will satisfy power pilots Dave Garwood slope jets Airtronics VP Larry Lloyd computer radios servos George Sparr Aerocomposite Products John Derstine Steve Savoie Aerotowing scale gliders Bill Kuhlman B2Streamlines airfoils information call Jim Armstrong 207 725-5758 E-mail jimarmstrong @Junocom Top Gun Ray Labonte Peter Flanigan Paul DOnofrio Charlie Nelson competed Top Gun Florida placed Top Ten Congratulations New England Stunt Team following sent Leon Bowen am including entirely primarily because pertains younger modelers New England Stunt Team conjunction Coast Chapel Church Marshfield Wrentham Development Center have assembled program work boys girls ages 10-13 build fly control-line model airplanes Under direction Mr Ed Skou Scituate ably assisted Paul Busheme New England Stunt Team program started over two years ago Initially kids built 1/2A models Paul helped get flying feel what its like fly control-line model airplanes has gone very well built enthusiasm next project kids build own Sig Akromaster airplanes fitted Fox 15 engines Winter/Spring project completed brought Wrentham field flight testing first session occurred late September 1996 three boys attending airplanes flew well nothing broken enclosed pictures show kids well director-Ed Skou Paul Busheme helping navigate air Again late October Mr Skou brought group Wrentham time eight boys girls lots supportive friends relatives As first session everyone got fly learned about fun flying controlline model aircraft airplanes engines acquired special purchase Hanson Hobby Shop Isnt amazing what can accomplished number people organizations decide work together common goal Everyone involved program has benefited some way Now Spring 1997 once again working working schedule next fun-fly kids Wrentham field have caught really well continue have high degree enthusiasm Model Aviation Lynch Frank Polcari L-R Ed Skou Kevin Lynch Dean Macintyre Adam WhitloW Paul Busheme teaching Frank Polcari Adam WhitloW Mark Lynch Frank Polcari Sig Akromaster Ibe written thu fi$uiu ueuOnoffOn March 1st treated outstanding symposium Syracuse hosted STARS ARCS clubs event reviewed Wes previous issue want mention personal benefit got opportunity meet Wes Dave Mathewson local AVP Lon Sauter discussions district happenings develop person relationship other administrators mid-March St Lawrence Center Mall near Massena site another static show Nearly 50 models display provided members Seaway Valley Modelaires Malone RC Modelers Maple City Prop Busters Maple City Prop Busters way held its AMA charter 22 years 1996 efforts resulted awarding Silver Leader Club Award proud able present well deserved plaque believe club can qualify Leader Club awards contact AVP AMA Muncie application made Ottawa IMAA symposium During visit stopped National Aviation Museum entry fee waived AMA members during symposium allowed rebuild area discovered Nieuport 12 undergoing very painstaking restoration Its example particular plane known exist world no plans manufacturers drawings available restoration crew has taken several hundred pictures thousands measurements process creating own set drawings Its like scratch-building full-scale basis So much colder regions district summaries will Jim Lewis VP have said past getting out meet membership top priorities last few months Ive some opportunities district small piece real estate jumped chance visit Radio Control Society Marine Park RCSMP Pennsylvania Avenue Radio Control Society PARCS because theyre close theyre theyre about $1050 away just tolls both clubs meet same building least slight chance finding way second visit Joe Lupo RCSMP President presented honorary membership well neat hat Cant have enough hats also showed clubs membership manual Its best example Ive seen date Names dates numbers rules helpful hints . everything might tempted ask new member neophyte modeler included manual Id interested examples other clubs . best ideas can shared through column PARCS visit somewhat daunting club very largest entire country can always anticipate lively discussion crowd large large crowd extended comments about two hours thereby putting everyone sleep left via side door undetected Just kidding Actually Ira Klein club VP made sure taken tour superior flying site Floyd Bennett Field used significant fullscale field after brief comments presented . hat 1 [6 gjjjjjjj New Jersey/ New Yorkl 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 Asseciate Vice Presidents Dave Babcenk 445 Stockton Street Hightotown NJ 08520-4501 Rey Brewn LISAS AFOENT OMP 460 805 ses APO AE 09703 Ray Jusclrkas 59 Livingston Street St Jemes NY 11780 Jarnea M Lewis P061 Cgdenburg NY 13669-0051 Dave Malhewsen eec 613 Cenrillus NY 13031 Bill Miller PO eec 335 Priecetoc Junction NJ 08550 Tern Murray 31 Voortrees Drive easking Ridge NJ 07500 Marlene Nikedem 407 Willow Street Lockyort NY 14094 Bill Peytliress 2 Hemlock Court Saugerties NY 12477 Adam CattIer 41 Perry Avenue Lethem NY 12110-2433 Terry Tarrennire 101 Smithfield Dr Endicolt NY 13760-4329 Frequency Ceerdinater Lee Canter 2062 Feb55 Lane Phoenic NY 13135-9507 315 695-2448 MARLENE NIKODEM past president Niagara County Radio Control Model Airplane Club 20-year veteran Pylon Racing fun-flying has agreed serve AVP western New York Marlene husband Ernie both very active involved fliers Look lots news area Five months 1997 time writing still havent seen weather could pass Spring Just about time thoughts like enter mind get note call Jim Lewis hardworking AVP up Ogdensburg New York spends time colder regions NY well Canada cementing relations MAAC neighbors times think mall shows chance pilots Jims area have get warm writes following activities February 2nd found Seaway Valley Modelaires Massena NY hosting annual Freeze Fly can see substantial amounts snow ground weather quite nice no wind sizzling 30 degrees thermometer Members four clubs participated event Later month traveled Watertown LeRay RC flyers staging mall show Folks Salmon Run Mall treated static video displays well lots AIVIA literature September 1997 145 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 Eiiis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gouid 1944 5 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 Noil 6042 Norwell Drive West Carroliton OH 45449-3112 937 435-9232 Matthew Turowski 524 Jefferson Street Pottsville PA 17901 717 622-0435 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 ALTOONA RADIO CONTROL CLUB Last April Altoona Radio Control Club Altoona Pennsylvania mall show covered aspects model aviation including giant scale pattern float free flight basic trainer purpose mall show generate membership compliment models AMA furnished hand out material videos lighted display helped explain sport public flight simulator also big plus Check out photos some Altoonas best Fred Berman Unfortunately Fred Berman District Ills outstanding AMA members passed away May 31 Fred will long remembered writing Model Aviation allegiance Mon Valley R/C Club activity pattern competitor Condolences expressed wife Grace daughters Barbara Carol KRC Electric Fly interest electric model flying appears increasing Fortunately District Ill has notable meet world anyone interested type flying 18th annual KRC Electric Fly will September 19-21 Queen City Airport Allentown Pennsylvania meet must calendar additional details contact Jim Wolstenholme 215 234-6845 visit clubs home page http/ourworldcompuservecom/homepages/ GeorgeYoos.2/krcelechtm AVP Matthew Turowski Matthew Turowski new Associate Vice President northern central Pennsylvania As mentioned last months column AVPs district focused obtaining maintaining flying sites Matt has very strong credentials related First belongs Tuscarora R/C Club has very positive ties Pennsylvania State Parks system profession lawyer strong background environmental law As AVP will very positive asset Contact him 524 Jefferson Street Pottsville PA 17901 1997 AMA Homecoming special thanks attendance years homecoming celebration Five District Ills AVPs much its success AVP Joe Vislay charge flightline operation assisted John Hathaway Dave Ellis Mike Barbee provided buddy box assistance modelers Westerville Model Aeronautics Association Frank Noll put several fantastic flight demos Westerville Model Aeronautics Association following excerpt WMAA Newsletter Center Gravity pertaining Westerville MAC participation local library results could hardly better both club library large number kinds planes display participants view demonstration flights featuring large scale planes pylon racers bats Over sixty kids parents opportunity actually fly plane six club members trainers buddy box arrangements allowed wished take turn controls addition static display flying hot dogs potato chips soft drinks everyone response library people participants great looking repeat performance next year Model Aviation iIIeULUUliS1bU 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 1-6554 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 Aiien 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 Mouiton 2217 Johnstown Road Chesapeake VA 23322 Phone 757 421-4545 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Phone 302798-8447 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 THIS MONTH START column want ad replacement Bob Harris District IV Helicopter Contest Board member Bob moving out District LV will living PA active helicopter competition active CD helicopter competition have involved least five years some form helicopter competition interested AMA District IV position send resume helicopter background AMA MEMBERSHIP Just received some bad news AMA HQ seems membership down about 3% has going few years now need something about Also report received Horizon Hobby Distributors indicates NRHSA meeting distributors complaining sales RC airplanes equipment also down considerably also figure average age todays modeler continues go up 46 signaling too few young people interested RC can should something about first thing get club members up-to-date AMA membership have flying field lately call get fired up again Lets also start member get member program District IV maybe will spread other districts Its great hobbylets keep around next hundred years following article AVP Bob Babura could help situation also build up club membership THE CBRC NEIGHBOR Appreciation Day tremendous success line day long people waiting take turns flying authorized instructor buddy box Adults well children both Hillcrest Elementary School Indian Creek School Model programs involved flying Over three hundred free hot dogs consumed Some people Dept Natural Resources appeared well several members Maryland State Legislature flying field leased CBRC Dept Natural Resources picture crowd field Neighbor Appreciation Day picture shows line kids adults waiting turn Buddy Box picture shows some very interested kids seeing what goes inside typical RC model THE DC MAXECUTERS Through efforts Paul Spreiregen DC Maxecuters first-ever Fly-In demonstration National Building Museum formerly Pension Building Washington DC club hoping have use museum two times year hopefully have use time annual kite-flying contest mall tourists seemed enjoy event very much 20 participants event classes Indoor models took part fan-jet flying wing microfilm models picture some Indoor models display National Building Museum Washington DC final picture John Worths balloon being flown Fly-In inside National Building Museum Thats month Time go flying dont forget take kid September 1997 147 GONE FLYING Babura AVP Maryland m I-I 11 [e mu i m Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 205 322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chldgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pevuncola FL 32514 Wilbeimina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cove Memphis TN 381 i8 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38852 Wiiiiam T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl i4ensei 383 eriansood 842 Meridian MS 38305 Louise io 288 Huntridge Way Wintersprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenin City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Avniston AL 38208 Linda OHeam 3415 Maze Le erandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove ttIvd Panama City Seach FL32408 George Peeryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm eench FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Oeinesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchenter TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 808 eno 10397 Pavrdo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Intedachen FL 32148 Phone 1804664-2517 RED SCHOLEFIELD Gainesville Florida writes As reported AMA News AMA Executive Council during April Executive Council session voted unanimously establish fund $100000 new product review. etails provided hope somebody can answer few questions 7 fair question deserves immediate reply no room page explain details vast new program embryo stage reporting conduct last Council Meeting As always $100000 fund seed money find explore new ways supplement dues income need other ways generate money need try shift financial burden away merely dues decide patches jackets like embroidering/embossing after new product review will have money ready invest equipment inventory Overall sound idea am glad someone asked question few years ago attended club Fly-In Waycross Georgia directly buffing famous Okefenokee swamp large untouched protected swampland harbors alligators other amphibious reptiles birds snakes fish like natural paradise time some minimal concern safety club members spectators Today Okefenokee RC Club has moved its flying field somewhat North has splendid place fly both hard surface grass strip 450 runways Pictured above some club officials contestants etc attending Clubs annual Fly-In Jerry Lee Chase Highsmith Tom Barnes Wade Daughtry Club Treasurer Bill Cselle Bradley Smith Harmon Moody Steve Hickox Bill Bryson Contest Director Allen Smith Allen said number award BEST OF SHOW went Edward Hewett way club has 25 members Adrian Cohen President Bill Cselle Treasurer IMPERIAL RADIO CONTROL CLUB Mulberry Florida held its Giant Scale Summer Rally last week want meet important officials conducted affair Shown above Contest Director Keith Hunt Jim Nunnallee Jim Utick Steve Fowler Doug Burrell 35 pilots attended FunFly restricted Giant Scale good time 4 day Giant Scale Memorial Fly-In conducted short time ago Greenville South Carolina annual huge affair held private airport Down hill model action large building can shelter real airplanes snap took VWII Steannan Trainer Biplane seldom run picture airplane model person pix People being important airplanes powerless resist shot Anyway back business blast called JOE NALL GIANT SCALE MEMORIAL Mike Gregory Contest Director annual Fly-In extremely popular thousands people attendance through 4 days introduced myself CD Mike Gregory immediately bought free Coke far deserved . ed around snap CD Mike Gregory little girl Melissa Gregory age 11 Daddys helper Now want meet people behind whoopy-do below some ones responsible famous Fly-In Shown Announcer Bob Saddler loudspeaker hand CoFounder Joey Gnffen CD Mike Gregory Head Mentor Herby McKinney CoFounder Gene Strozier Youll probably see plenty color pictures mag coveting annual event gentlemen picture ones responsible everything happening Without wouldnt JOE NALL Fly-In affair Last month reported Juniors won Carolina Classic Control Line Contest via Assoc Vice President Ward Van Duzer covers CL No room last month picture below L-R Sean Stewart 2nd Jr Stunt Billy Hubbard 1st Kevin Stewart 3rd Coach Watt Moore behind Model Aviation i 1 [ aLUM 11 LO] t m Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky/ Missoun Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 706 457-2177 E-Mail Internet sysbauer@char1iecnsiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Dab & Scott Justice 1565 Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hsl Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761 -1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct Saint Charles MO 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Lees Summit MO 64066 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 123B Higginaville MO 64037 816 584-6284 FORT WAYNE IN Club #285 Fort Wayne Flying Circuits held Giant Scale meet 53 pilots 65 models present two-day event drew large crowds both days J Clarke club secretary submitted photos information Picture has C Villard beautiful Extra 260 powered MOKI 18 Next have R Zimmerman Ohio 300s Sachs 32 up front club instructor flying skills mind boggling No Fear R Young Big John ST 90 D Pruden Sig Spacewalker powered Sachs 32 giant Stinger Q42 L Kedney LEXINGTON KY Club #318 Lexington Model Airplane Club Schroeder provided following pictures information first picture shows outdoor FF fly-in held last October Eight contestants pictured L R D Price J Atkinson R Hancock B Hancock front E Dominguez W Barr N Lincoln K Papp Next couple pictures Indoor fly-in First gang L R front row J Ryker W Ryker B Hancock Back row R Hancock N Lincoln E Dominguez W Brusseau J Atkinson Schroeder L McFarland Will whole pattern W Barr second picture has pro giving few pointers novice W Barr B Hancock Awhile back twin Chipmunk published column Several readers wanted pictures information Span 81 inches weight 14 pounds powered two OS 70 Surpasses props 12 x 8 APC radio Airtronics nine servos would like contact builder/flyer Bob Schepple 487 Brightfield Trails Manchester MO 63021 E-mail rhscheppel@worldnetattnet ember 1997 149 Em] U 1 LWU 1 in Dave GIsh 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Laslk 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 Robottl 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496S Summerlon 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 TillS COLUMN comes Muncie TN during Homecoming/Expo event early June RAIN Yes did rain Friday Saturday may continue Sunday However modelers spectators turned out large quantifies lot fun Yes got plenty flying between showers occasionally during museum looking better ever would have surprised see bunch kids fishing pond front Headquarters next day boats sailing AMA sea Farther down road great-looking dirt mud track busy kids running cars over couple circus-size tents covered variety exhibitors offered some tremendous deals modeling products huge raffle tons great prizes keeping pavilion busy people day along EAA Young Eagle signup flights between showers RC area dozen large campers/motorhomes parked along edge parking lot some large tents provided needed shelter unpound area along flightline nice variety airplanes ranging trainers -scale flew day between showers Several flight stations kept busy buddy box flying huge group kids kids lined up day get chance test skills RC airplane least three buddy box trainers air whenever wasnt raining half kids start flying models well have add another runway spite weather would rate fantastic weekend sport model aviation big community builder AMA Community building must become major goals us must take time show neighbors locality good people have around first group months pictures show different groups modelers participate activities put us favorable position Just ask parents of kids pictured what think about model airplanes theyll till theyre greatest Clubs check charter forms challenge yourselves become Leader Clubs Leader members sure send Leader Member Questionnaire Im looking members have AMA members 50 years longerplease send fax call names little history future column would like list names recognition service Time go flyingsee field p youngsters build rubberpowered models Discover Aviation Days Pat set up activity local EAA chapter national manufacturer sponsors Photo Bob Cheney 150 Model Aviation Sandburg stringing out flying wires next lineup Control Line models flew two days during Discover Aviation Days kids got first Control Line flights members Piston Poppers CL club Photo Bob Cheney Some Sands Model Airplane Club Marquette Michigan lineup during April Mall Show Photo Gene Pastori Students Free Flight Club North View Jr HS prepare rubber-powered models help Minneapolis Model Aero Club days flying Minneapolis Metrodome Jenoveba Cabral L Juan Cabral Jaco Westerhouse Rory Johnson Brandon Rudolph back camera Photo Jim Ladwig Two radio gurus show us what sport aboutgreat friends Pete Waters L George Steiner Toledo show Jim Ladwig L Craig Lamatsch Aaron Petersen still smiling after coordinating building flying 550 kid-built rubber powered models during Discover Aviation Days Anoka Airport Blame Minnesota Photo Bob Cheney Dr Pat Redig Director Minnesota Raptor Center smiles another Pete Waters makes point show us airplane taking shape hes actually working I -i g i [e UIIE i 1 i Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Teous George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away E-mail noblur@junocom Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weathertord TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 67124 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 ValIs 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Wafts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148210658-6846 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Sometime back EC cited obtaining keeping flying sites being highest priority has brought forefront few times recently number clubs have faced finding new site District VIII subject has come up quite often District VIII E-mail newsletter Responding some requests assistance Stuart Rush Northwest Houston R/C Club sent following letter jumping ship panic rumor second action put together team define new site requirements make buy lease decisions based clubs future needs put together diverse group members included lawyers accountants guide club decisions third action locate property met requirements set down site committee much-debated decision purchase own property settled 55-acre tract rice field also 10-year flood plain property attractively priced far enough away civilization allow us enjoy activity years come also no danger housing development near future financing arranged through donations land limited group composed club members club member loaned balance needed loan control over property made slightly higher rate current CD earning some 5 years ago now look back see best possible decisions could have made pain associated move now have field owned run entire club membership What better definition could pure R/C Heaven Make Any Kind Modeling Heaven Stuart Theres way skin cat Dad used say club handled well another way inventive club members have solved flying site problem have informed about club can work within its community foster programs importance Whether charities youth programs crucial relationship established unusual look beyond own interests find whole new venue explore can benefit Tip month Quite often new powerful exotic engines seeing today can pretty threatening sure never get bitten way sure engine ready start called Bump flip method Often new engine has liberally oiled factory means must clear engine lube have fuel combustion chamber instead oil procedure has worked years 1 Put few drops fuel venturilcarb 2 Grab prop fist turn engine over several times 3 Connect starter battery pull prop over blade still fist mixture correct will feel definite bump engine tries fire Once feel bump safe flip engine once doesnt start repeat pull-through prop fist until feel bump again always feel bump before flip little chance getting hit prop alternate version technique particularly applicable high-compression engines have ABC/AAC cylinder assemblies metallurgy systems requires fit top dead center unusually tight fact squeaky tight best way have found starting engines prime few drops fuel exhaust hook up battery plug pull through feeling bump bump felt slap prop backwards Usually engine will start right up important message indiscriminant flipping will get good crack knuckles Use bump flip painless easier starting ike share unfortunate event happened club several years ago took bad luck turned best thing could have ever happened history Northwest Houston R/C Club 1991 after 10 years use lease suddenly canceled old flying site Nobody property owner knew exact reasons cancellation left us bad dilemma should go wasted lot blood sweat money 20 acres pure RC Heaven now gone 30-minute conversation between land owner club president first action club members local model shops Clear concise communication dispel rumors would inevitably come up thing no club needs distraction damage control midst crisis Proper handling prevents membership September 1997 151 Northwest Houston R/G Club has great flying field 1000-foot runway 800-foot runway 200 x 600-foot waterway foreground large covered pit area evident front grass runways Read became proud owners column month 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 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 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 Salina KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 9188 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Nebraska Hastings skylarks put static display February 1 2 huster aviation fund-raiser show Hastings city auditorium fund-raiser help 1997 huster aviation show Harvard Nebraska airfield shows main attraction two astronauts Charles J Precourt Bonnie J Dunbar Thirteen pilots paid up time Fourth Annual Western Flyers/Swift X-Country event began Omaha 10 signed up fly year appears have difficult actually get out course Looking written results six flags returned though sky looked productive last year Pat Flinn able garner 58 miles Pat Flinn did 48 miles first time course last year However cut year difficult both organizers pilots must said however no complained Final standings First place Pat Flinn 58 miles second place Steve Rohman 35 miles third place Loren Blinde 34 miles fourth place Kenny Bergstrom 16 miles fifth place Paul Wright 12 miles sixth place Wayne Henning 11 miles Thanks came out ad helped special thanks brought out family bought packages pig would like offer very special thank you made contributions materials though could attend helped divert what setting itself up calamitous disaster whole week CDs worst nightmare come true Submitted Chris Knowley News Colorado Letter Russ Miller Thank joining Arvada Associated Modelers 1997 Airshow Colorado Jefferson County Airport attendance well attendance Jay Mealy AMA Dave Brown well lovely wives greatly appreciated members AAM Airshow Colorado bi-yearly air show held Jefferson County Airport greater Metro Denver area performers national air show teams has included Air Force Thunderbirds As has practice past Airshow Colorado has invited Arvada Associated Modelers represent modeling aviation public Arvada Associated Modelers proud club over 300 members strong have chartered club #0399 AMA since 1975 Gold club have since start AMA program 1997 version Airshow Colorado AAM again chosen open show first act list Starting -scale Super Cub towing 18-foot banner ARVADA ASSOCIATED MODELERS total 16 airplanes 2 helicopters fit 20-minute show pleased aviation crowd over 65000 Saturday May 31 55000-plus Sunday June 1 1997 show started 10 am final act Saturday Thunderbirds 4 pm. Needless say spectacular show AAM club total 54 fixed-wing models display 4 Helicopters included large Heli camera board dowolink took live pictures crowd pictures downlinked local TV station broadcasting interest shown crowd model aviation overwhelming Sunday June 1 show again started 10 am AAM doing honors followed professional group air show performers After about 2 hours outstanding show tragedy struck F-86 piloted retired United Airlines pilot Capt Jack M Rosamond failed complete loop crashed field F-86 hit ground estimated speed 480 mph Aviation lost great pilot dedicated supporter flying flash second Capt Rosamond over 5000 hours F-86s just completed rebuilding particular aircraft has premier airshow performers last 5 years will missed Again AAM would like thank Jay Mealy Dave Brown coming beautiful state joining up Airshow Colorado 1997 Jim Shaw AIRSHOW COLORADO Arvada Associated Modelers flying sequence 1-OPEN banner tow 3 aircraft flying Jim Shaw Eric Lopez Bob Moffitt Ted Hibbs Super Cub Weeks Solution Extra 300 Ultra Sport streamers 2-Second Group Steve GradyKrazy flying general aerobatics Dan OHaraSr Kadet DREAMS OF FLIGHT Don SiravoSig HOG George BaxterSportster 3-Third Group Bob Campbell PA-48 TURBO P-Si Bob C David Slingsby flying together David Slingsby P-47 Vince Lopez Portnavia 4-Fourth Group Todd Doty Chris Stelter Buzz Butler Decathalon smoke Sukhoi Pattern Plane 5-Fifth Group Bill Heagle Chuck Hobart Tom Powers Bill Murphy Ace 120 Bipe w/smoke Sukhoi X-CELL X-CELL 152 Model Aviation right Astronaut Charles J Precourt Astronaut Bonnie J Dunbar Scott Zimmerman Bob Beirow Bill Zimmerman Jay Dowdy gather around Bob Beirows AT-6 U] AU 1 urn Arizona / California / Hawaii Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom http/Mwwama-1 Ocom/ama Glenn Carter 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 Tucaon Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See laat montha column additional AVPa Coordinatoral 1997 7-12 Model Aviation Youth Academy again huge success students nine California high schools competed head-to-head competition aircraft design flight performance Under guidance program director Charles Kelley help local modelers Anaheim Compton RC Clubs students designed built flew own aircraft years project design focused aerobatic performance culminated competitive fly oft Mile Square Park Fountain Valley CA May 311997 po~ encing Saturday August 30 Labor Day weekend AMA District X will host 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition District X chartered clubs San Francisco Bay area have come together host prestigious event includes dozen competitive non competitive aeromodeling activities nine-day extravaganza culminates weekend September 6-7 huge aeromodeling air show industry exposition Moffett Federal Airfield Mountain View California NASA US Navy have literally opened thetr doors modeling community Hangar will house wide variety exhibitor displays aeromodeling demonstrations take place tarmac once bore shadow worlds largest solid frame lighter-than-air aircraft Macon Events throughout week will include numerous popular aeromodeling events tons opportunity recreational flying well Youth family activities abound South Bay area extends its world famous hospitality Plan late Summer vacation bring kids senior members will enjoy special day set aside just Wednesday September 3 Come join friends make new acquaintances AMA Expo 97 events include IMAC Pattern Scale Giant Scale Jets Helicopters Soaring Pylon Racing Warbird Racing 4-Stroke Electric SAM 01 Time Fun Control Line information registration please contact Don Goeschl 513 W Avenue J-13 Lancaster CA 93534 805940-6066 e-mail amaexpo@aolcom Till next time . Keepem safe Keepem flyn. See There! 4September 1997 153 Associate Vice Presidents Local modelers call out basic flight maneuvers advanced students put aircraft through paces August 30 September 71997 Jean Andrews Tucson AZ prepares classic Playboy launch 1997 Blacksheep Champs May 23-26 Taft California Local youth experience model building Second Annual NORCAL RIC Show May 17-18 Santa Rosa CA Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE SSih Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowsione Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincoit 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg Si Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 823 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooei Ci LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinsior Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 SENATE BILL 395 guarantees model aircraft can flown off over Exclusive Farm Use land now Law Oregon Thanks success go got involved As usually happens some involved others John Stroup example main communications manager especially mail address Johns work both information communication prime importance deserves deepest gratitude work time diligence Recently John sent following past weekend Ive mulling over mind victory Oregon legislature Senate Bill 395 think its time recognize some folks what did group John didnt put own name down couldnt have won him Van Moore Salem RIC Pilots Assn led directed progress SB-395 through legislature Van appeared work magic times obviously understands enjoys chess game involved getting legislation passed got Senator Fisher sponsor bill championed bill step Sen Fisher Senate Water Land Use Committee committee reviewed bill Senate Van got Sen Fisher Rep Tom Whelan lead off testimony bill first came up committee House Doug Port Salem R/C Pilots Assn retired lawyer directed legal battle Marion County both Salem RIC Pilots Assn Barnstormers paid initial legal fees Salem R/C Pilots Assn out own pocket several thousand dollars Doug wrote initial language section SB 395 very important chose place existing land use law language should inserted insight placement language will enable us use EFU land requirement conditional use permit Doug Van worked closely together did testifying behalf before legislative committees interesting aside Sen Ted Ferrioli member Senate Water Land Use Committee recognized Doug someone worked both Department Veterans Affairs During testimony called Doug out hall time didnt know After Senator Ferrioli became strongest supporters Alan Lasneski Salem R/C Pilots Assn President stepped forward help organize lead what now call Oregon Model Aircraft Club Alliance Norm Rushton Dan Colley Barnstormers also involved initially left Norm area lost home fire Dan dropped out Alan provided initial steadying hand required keep us track working together Dan Gellner Klamath Falls Flightmasters helped us understand Oregon Farm Bureaus concerns enabled us make some changes bill hurting cause too much Ed McCollough no sooner gave Dans name E-mail list became embroiled discussion members club Farm Bureau VP Thank Dan acting intermediary Dan Dietz Keizer R/C Assn President got us contact Representative Tom Whelan point sponsored similar bill House ie HB-3425 Since SB-395 got head start Tom signed SB-395 let bill die committee Roger Weeks Columbia Gorge RIC Flyers personal friend Rep Frank Shields Vice Chairman House Environment Energy Committee committee considered bill House Roger Van Doug able meet Representative Shields prior hearing Van Doug also able meet several other committee members well Duane Elliott South Lane R/C Modelers E-mailed explanation club worked Lane County Parks Dept Oregon State Dept Fish Wildlife clean up public flying site improve natural habitat wildlife mentioned public service kids gave compelling arguments use farm land forwarded member House Environment Energy Committee immediately got positive response Representative Jim Welsh represents Lane Douglas counties Van Doug subsequently able meet Rep Welsh supported cause Graham Hicks Grande Ronde Bush Pilots worked hard us Eastern Oregon Mark Simmons Rep area House Environment Energy Committee Mark strongly supported cause signed onto bill Graham told Marks office called him tell him vote went Ken Ray Northcoast R/C Modelers swung Representative Tim Josi camp Senator Thomas Wilde voted nay bill Senate Water Land Use Committee However Sen Wilde testified voted bill Senate floor Afterwards learned Fred Ochoas Salem R/C Pilots Assn wife works Sen Wildes office Fred did get chance discuss situation Senator . Richard Lary Canby Dusters Newsletter Editor started exchanging E mail messages back last November order get nitty gritty what going legal battle just kept adding people E-mail list after Oregon Model Aircraft Club Alliance grew out initial activity Lary published mailed OMACA newsletter club Oregon last February Bob Stalick Willamette Modelers Club helped us sort through free flight language kept getting screwed up Legislative Counsel early Byron Hendricks Salem RIC Pilots Assn forwarded E-mail received Representative Dennis Luke Byron Johnston response E-mails Both voted bill Representative Luke House Environment Energy Committee during hearing walked over Van Doug testifying gave him note saying sensed no opposition bill committee cut short Later response Thank Representative Luke told opposition didnt have very good arguments . bill deserved win Some guys up North must have talked Representative Mike Fahey because also very strong bill House committee . agreeing take bill floor called Rep Faheys office find out initial third reading bill going House Lorene office has called several times information directions etc Today called tell passed . am constituents Thats what call bending over backwards helpful credit really belongs guys . everyone participated system couldnt have done what did Salem guys hadnt writing E-mailing phoning legislators system worked No could amazed am what accomplished Thanks guys being needed Stroup Oregon Model Aircraft Club Alliance 154 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/09
Page Numbers: 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154
A Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 WA Lu 5-f4 U jaW A# 11119 1 Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 IN RECENT COLUMN asked comments readers concerning What doing Academy thats wholly worthwhile benefits everybody member nonmember alike justifies considerable public private support seek am convinced grand questions heart existence especially museums needs answered fully possible before mount campaign support make changes move museum corporate public institution What Im trying asking question establish dialogue interested persons us use word dialogue loosely everyday conversation mean talking other want use word mean something greater way communicating encourages learning based mutual respect sense dialogue can seen process certain characteristics includes people especially disagree idea action seeks invent process can speak dominated person especially doesnt assume anyone wrong because disagree tolerates ambiguitythere may simple answer solution seeks identify suspend fundamental assumptions definitions inaccurate takes time develop may never end can choose between discussion dialogue can either wiI learn dialogue try win lose choose debate win issue debate will inevitably degenerate argument choose sides enter conflict lose again Dialogue helps build trust common ground common understandings teamwork Dialogue way thinking learning together can use consistently will create honest VICTOR STANZEL died April 6 1997 home Schulenburg Texas age 87 buried Wednesday April 9 1997 St Rose Lima Catholic Cemetery Schulenburg son Edward Agnes Stanzel Victor born January 23 1910 farm house near Schulenburg Survivors include sister-in-law three nieces three nephews Victor always loved sight flight airplanes associated aeronautical objects As young boy growing up family farm father died eight during ensuing years until early adulthood began designing building small colorful mounted Scale models leading airplanes prevalent 1920s 1930s career started hobby gradually developed full-fledged design manufacturing operation model aircraft lasted 70 years Victor brother Joseph inducted Model Aviation Hall Fame 1986 AMAs 50th Anniversary banquet Lake Charles Louisiana Victor developed first Control Line model airplanes 1939 brought out famous Tiger Shark marketed under trade name U-Line Flying Other models designed developed sold kit form included Sharkadet Interceptor Baby Shark Texas Ranger Tuffy others developed single-line elevator control system model airplanes 1949 marketed under trade name Mono-Line Hying achieved national international speed records still standing today 1958 age 48 Victor developed new concept building readyto-fly toy model aircraft six-years-and-up age group Stanzel airplanes jets helicopters spacecraft toy hobby industry manufactured sold today designer manufacturer artist photographer businessman wore technical hats self-taught engineer always adhered highest level quality products considered criminal sell toy airplane inferior quality truly honest man highest moral character will remembered contribution control monoline flying missed model builders everywhere 4courtesy Victor Stanzel Co September 1997 141 View HQ See Page 176 overly romantic picture Academy museum now would like to get will also use evaluate changes make institution progress making toward fulfillment promise Most importantly will help us define problems before try solve example organization running out money could say solution get money Wrong lack money symptom solution cant find answer youre probably asking wrong question Effective dialogue demands participants courageous way people know other what represent Courage demands respect People cannot respect someone wont take stand blows wind Plus must have good heart sincere forgiving others Blaming person focusing problem cannot allowed Lastly engaging dialog demands certain personal characteristics well participating need willing change attitudes toward others themselves need see others themselves conscientious participants through dialogue developing reputation high standards ethics must look good intentions others willing give benefit doubt avoid assuming know motivations case museum must also adhere professional agenda discipline museum avoid personal agendas floating around workplace Enough said short exposition concept dialogue response excellent letter sent Michael Fritz AMA #5665 impassioned tone Michael wanted know focusing past view real problem declining aging membership also asked existence museum could rectify concerns increase Academy enrollment modeling participation asked many other questions well what think sincere attempt establish dialogue Kudos Michael spirit dialogue would like give two cents regard few concerns see inspire anyone else chime First response overriding vexation over lack young people model aviation would like posit notion young people will probably never again identify airplane like did young fact youth problem may problem rather symptom times Model railroading example experiencing same problem So lets try solve problem before its defined have audio tape Charles Hampson Grant lambasting Academy because its preoccupation gasoline engines urging leadership refocus efforts youth rubberpowered models Grants efforts considerable immortal proportion have nevertheless gone gas engines turbines knows whats next Turbines definitely childrens playthings Focusing youth problem may trying recreate past way Grant wanted Aircraft sorts lack aura mystique early years However certain events recent past especially AMA Model/Hobby Expo Muncie showed us excited kids can about model aviation presented context among great fun things Parents brought kids International Aeromodeling Center droves because wanted expose what knew worthwhile fun activities promoted positive youth development offered opportunity lifelong learning let past live museum focus what kids want today maybe can move Academy industry place theyve never Knowing cannot ourselves reverse societal trends allows us concentrate new ways integrate model aviation childrens learning play After model aviation still form aviation open will always sky high fun everyone Model Aviation ug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NO 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 FOR THE COLUMN month would like present Statement Activities taken financial statements year ended December 31 1996 As can see heading statement covers years 1995 1996 statement shows money came went Model Aviation advertising increased approximately $100000 approximately amount have revenues exceeding 1995 total can see expenses decreased Model Aviation magazine direct costs Officer services including magazines two items made up principal reduction expenses Because controlling expenses extra revenue generated Model Aviation advertising able have revenue year expenses operations Other revenue net expenses income presented previous article referred should desire know thee break down numbers Temporary restricted net assets represent monies designated specific uses generally arise people making contributions AMA specific purposes During past year received $92276 paid out $153622 $153622 represents money given us previous years construction road Free Flight site Additions museum collection subtraction amount represents items museum property disposed 1996 1996 year increase net assets $236620 good year 1995 least did have net loss Until later ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 1996 AND 1995 1996 AmountPercent UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS REVENUE Membership Museum patron program Club charter fees Event sanctions insurance Supply souvenir sales Model Aviation advertising Model Aviation subscriptions Net Assets Released Restrictions EXPENSES Operating expenses Model Aviation magazine direct costs Supply souvenir costs Depreciation amortization Officer services including magazines Committees National Championship contest EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES FROM OPERATIONS OTHER REVENUE NET ADDITIONS TO MUSEUM COLLECTION INCREASE IN UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS Contributions Dividends Net assets released restrictions INCREASE DECREASE IN TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS INCREASE IN NET ASSETS NET ASSETS Beginning year End year $5492216 113807 45031 73909 856637 26 6677386 803 1849673 25285 365191 165508 31798 6568150 262858 53896 18788 297966 92276 153622 61346 236620 6463066 $6699686 804% 00 17 07 11 125 14 978 22 1000 602 271 04 53 24 05 03 962 38 08 1995 Amount Percent $5486517 21635 112791 43905 70472 759861 83982 6579163 169571 ~7734 4101634 1932112 56948 327737 173219 35913 6642168 106566 289710 02 44 14 00 23 396276 182065 48 169571 09 35% 408818 813% 03 17 07 10 113 12 975 25 1000 608 286 08 49 26 05 02 984 16 42 00 58 27 00 25 02 60% 6054248 4966 143 Model Aviation September 1997 143 ml] b i 1 [s ii 11 1e] — Connecticut / Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1 077 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 F Notice State Maine Scale Shoot-out will take place August 2I 3 1997 hope receive notice before am month late I putting column L information contact Ray Labonte 207 797-5196 NEW ENGLAND RC Soaring Convention event hosted Downeast Soaring Club will take place Saturday November 15 1997 will Sheraton Tara Hotel Portland Maine cost one-day event just $20 includes luncheon buffet choice speakers will satisfy power pilots Dave Garwood slope jets Airtronics VP Larry Lloyd computer radios servos George Sparr Aerocomposite Products John Derstine Steve Savoie Aerotowing scale gliders Bill Kuhlman B2Streamlines airfoils information call Jim Armstrong 207 725-5758 E-mail jimarmstrong @Junocom Top Gun Ray Labonte Peter Flanigan Paul DOnofrio Charlie Nelson competed Top Gun Florida placed Top Ten Congratulations New England Stunt Team following sent Leon Bowen am including entirely primarily because pertains younger modelers New England Stunt Team conjunction Coast Chapel Church Marshfield Wrentham Development Center have assembled program work boys girls ages 10-13 build fly control-line model airplanes Under direction Mr Ed Skou Scituate ably assisted Paul Busheme New England Stunt Team program started over two years ago Initially kids built 1/2A models Paul helped get flying feel what its like fly control-line model airplanes has gone very well built enthusiasm next project kids build own Sig Akromaster airplanes fitted Fox 15 engines Winter/Spring project completed brought Wrentham field flight testing first session occurred late September 1996 three boys attending airplanes flew well nothing broken enclosed pictures show kids well director-Ed Skou Paul Busheme helping navigate air Again late October Mr Skou brought group Wrentham time eight boys girls lots supportive friends relatives As first session everyone got fly learned about fun flying controlline model aircraft airplanes engines acquired special purchase Hanson Hobby Shop Isnt amazing what can accomplished number people organizations decide work together common goal Everyone involved program has benefited some way Now Spring 1997 once again working working schedule next fun-fly kids Wrentham field have caught really well continue have high degree enthusiasm Model Aviation Lynch Frank Polcari L-R Ed Skou Kevin Lynch Dean Macintyre Adam WhitloW Paul Busheme teaching Frank Polcari Adam WhitloW Mark Lynch Frank Polcari Sig Akromaster Ibe written thu fi$uiu ueuOnoffOn March 1st treated outstanding symposium Syracuse hosted STARS ARCS clubs event reviewed Wes previous issue want mention personal benefit got opportunity meet Wes Dave Mathewson local AVP Lon Sauter discussions district happenings develop person relationship other administrators mid-March St Lawrence Center Mall near Massena site another static show Nearly 50 models display provided members Seaway Valley Modelaires Malone RC Modelers Maple City Prop Busters Maple City Prop Busters way held its AMA charter 22 years 1996 efforts resulted awarding Silver Leader Club Award proud able present well deserved plaque believe club can qualify Leader Club awards contact AVP AMA Muncie application made Ottawa IMAA symposium During visit stopped National Aviation Museum entry fee waived AMA members during symposium allowed rebuild area discovered Nieuport 12 undergoing very painstaking restoration Its example particular plane known exist world no plans manufacturers drawings available restoration crew has taken several hundred pictures thousands measurements process creating own set drawings Its like scratch-building full-scale basis So much colder regions district summaries will Jim Lewis VP have said past getting out meet membership top priorities last few months Ive some opportunities district small piece real estate jumped chance visit Radio Control Society Marine Park RCSMP Pennsylvania Avenue Radio Control Society PARCS because theyre close theyre theyre about $1050 away just tolls both clubs meet same building least slight chance finding way second visit Joe Lupo RCSMP President presented honorary membership well neat hat Cant have enough hats also showed clubs membership manual Its best example Ive seen date Names dates numbers rules helpful hints . everything might tempted ask new member neophyte modeler included manual Id interested examples other clubs . best ideas can shared through column PARCS visit somewhat daunting club very largest entire country can always anticipate lively discussion crowd large large crowd extended comments about two hours thereby putting everyone sleep left via side door undetected Just kidding Actually Ira Klein club VP made sure taken tour superior flying site Floyd Bennett Field used significant fullscale field after brief comments presented . hat 1 [6 gjjjjjjj New Jersey/ New Yorkl 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 Asseciate Vice Presidents Dave Babcenk 445 Stockton Street Hightotown NJ 08520-4501 Rey Brewn LISAS AFOENT OMP 460 805 ses APO AE 09703 Ray Jusclrkas 59 Livingston Street St Jemes NY 11780 Jarnea M Lewis P061 Cgdenburg NY 13669-0051 Dave Malhewsen eec 613 Cenrillus NY 13031 Bill Miller PO eec 335 Priecetoc Junction NJ 08550 Tern Murray 31 Voortrees Drive easking Ridge NJ 07500 Marlene Nikedem 407 Willow Street Lockyort NY 14094 Bill Peytliress 2 Hemlock Court Saugerties NY 12477 Adam CattIer 41 Perry Avenue Lethem NY 12110-2433 Terry Tarrennire 101 Smithfield Dr Endicolt NY 13760-4329 Frequency Ceerdinater Lee Canter 2062 Feb55 Lane Phoenic NY 13135-9507 315 695-2448 MARLENE NIKODEM past president Niagara County Radio Control Model Airplane Club 20-year veteran Pylon Racing fun-flying has agreed serve AVP western New York Marlene husband Ernie both very active involved fliers Look lots news area Five months 1997 time writing still havent seen weather could pass Spring Just about time thoughts like enter mind get note call Jim Lewis hardworking AVP up Ogdensburg New York spends time colder regions NY well Canada cementing relations MAAC neighbors times think mall shows chance pilots Jims area have get warm writes following activities February 2nd found Seaway Valley Modelaires Massena NY hosting annual Freeze Fly can see substantial amounts snow ground weather quite nice no wind sizzling 30 degrees thermometer Members four clubs participated event Later month traveled Watertown LeRay RC flyers staging mall show Folks Salmon Run Mall treated static video displays well lots AIVIA literature September 1997 145 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 Eiiis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gouid 1944 5 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 Noil 6042 Norwell Drive West Carroliton OH 45449-3112 937 435-9232 Matthew Turowski 524 Jefferson Street Pottsville PA 17901 717 622-0435 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 ALTOONA RADIO CONTROL CLUB Last April Altoona Radio Control Club Altoona Pennsylvania mall show covered aspects model aviation including giant scale pattern float free flight basic trainer purpose mall show generate membership compliment models AMA furnished hand out material videos lighted display helped explain sport public flight simulator also big plus Check out photos some Altoonas best Fred Berman Unfortunately Fred Berman District Ills outstanding AMA members passed away May 31 Fred will long remembered writing Model Aviation allegiance Mon Valley R/C Club activity pattern competitor Condolences expressed wife Grace daughters Barbara Carol KRC Electric Fly interest electric model flying appears increasing Fortunately District Ill has notable meet world anyone interested type flying 18th annual KRC Electric Fly will September 19-21 Queen City Airport Allentown Pennsylvania meet must calendar additional details contact Jim Wolstenholme 215 234-6845 visit clubs home page http/ourworldcompuservecom/homepages/ GeorgeYoos.2/krcelechtm AVP Matthew Turowski Matthew Turowski new Associate Vice President northern central Pennsylvania As mentioned last months column AVPs district focused obtaining maintaining flying sites Matt has very strong credentials related First belongs Tuscarora R/C Club has very positive ties Pennsylvania State Parks system profession lawyer strong background environmental law As AVP will very positive asset Contact him 524 Jefferson Street Pottsville PA 17901 1997 AMA Homecoming special thanks attendance years homecoming celebration Five District Ills AVPs much its success AVP Joe Vislay charge flightline operation assisted John Hathaway Dave Ellis Mike Barbee provided buddy box assistance modelers Westerville Model Aeronautics Association Frank Noll put several fantastic flight demos Westerville Model Aeronautics Association following excerpt WMAA Newsletter Center Gravity pertaining Westerville MAC participation local library results could hardly better both club library large number kinds planes display participants view demonstration flights featuring large scale planes pylon racers bats Over sixty kids parents opportunity actually fly plane six club members trainers buddy box arrangements allowed wished take turn controls addition static display flying hot dogs potato chips soft drinks everyone response library people participants great looking repeat performance next year Model Aviation iIIeULUUliS1bU 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 1-6554 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 Aiien 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 Mouiton 2217 Johnstown Road Chesapeake VA 23322 Phone 757 421-4545 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Phone 302798-8447 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 THIS MONTH START column want ad replacement Bob Harris District IV Helicopter Contest Board member Bob moving out District LV will living PA active helicopter competition active CD helicopter competition have involved least five years some form helicopter competition interested AMA District IV position send resume helicopter background AMA MEMBERSHIP Just received some bad news AMA HQ seems membership down about 3% has going few years now need something about Also report received Horizon Hobby Distributors indicates NRHSA meeting distributors complaining sales RC airplanes equipment also down considerably also figure average age todays modeler continues go up 46 signaling too few young people interested RC can should something about first thing get club members up-to-date AMA membership have flying field lately call get fired up again Lets also start member get member program District IV maybe will spread other districts Its great hobbylets keep around next hundred years following article AVP Bob Babura could help situation also build up club membership THE CBRC NEIGHBOR Appreciation Day tremendous success line day long people waiting take turns flying authorized instructor buddy box Adults well children both Hillcrest Elementary School Indian Creek School Model programs involved flying Over three hundred free hot dogs consumed Some people Dept Natural Resources appeared well several members Maryland State Legislature flying field leased CBRC Dept Natural Resources picture crowd field Neighbor Appreciation Day picture shows line kids adults waiting turn Buddy Box picture shows some very interested kids seeing what goes inside typical RC model THE DC MAXECUTERS Through efforts Paul Spreiregen DC Maxecuters first-ever Fly-In demonstration National Building Museum formerly Pension Building Washington DC club hoping have use museum two times year hopefully have use time annual kite-flying contest mall tourists seemed enjoy event very much 20 participants event classes Indoor models took part fan-jet flying wing microfilm models picture some Indoor models display National Building Museum Washington DC final picture John Worths balloon being flown Fly-In inside National Building Museum Thats month Time go flying dont forget take kid September 1997 147 GONE FLYING Babura AVP Maryland m I-I 11 [e mu i m Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 205 322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chldgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pevuncola FL 32514 Wilbeimina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cove Memphis TN 381 i8 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38852 Wiiiiam T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl i4ensei 383 eriansood 842 Meridian MS 38305 Louise io 288 Huntridge Way Wintersprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenin City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Avniston AL 38208 Linda OHeam 3415 Maze Le erandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove ttIvd Panama City Seach FL32408 George Peeryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm eench FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Oeinesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchenter TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 808 eno 10397 Pavrdo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Intedachen FL 32148 Phone 1804664-2517 RED SCHOLEFIELD Gainesville Florida writes As reported AMA News AMA Executive Council during April Executive Council session voted unanimously establish fund $100000 new product review. etails provided hope somebody can answer few questions 7 fair question deserves immediate reply no room page explain details vast new program embryo stage reporting conduct last Council Meeting As always $100000 fund seed money find explore new ways supplement dues income need other ways generate money need try shift financial burden away merely dues decide patches jackets like embroidering/embossing after new product review will have money ready invest equipment inventory Overall sound idea am glad someone asked question few years ago attended club Fly-In Waycross Georgia directly buffing famous Okefenokee swamp large untouched protected swampland harbors alligators other amphibious reptiles birds snakes fish like natural paradise time some minimal concern safety club members spectators Today Okefenokee RC Club has moved its flying field somewhat North has splendid place fly both hard surface grass strip 450 runways Pictured above some club officials contestants etc attending Clubs annual Fly-In Jerry Lee Chase Highsmith Tom Barnes Wade Daughtry Club Treasurer Bill Cselle Bradley Smith Harmon Moody Steve Hickox Bill Bryson Contest Director Allen Smith Allen said number award BEST OF SHOW went Edward Hewett way club has 25 members Adrian Cohen President Bill Cselle Treasurer IMPERIAL RADIO CONTROL CLUB Mulberry Florida held its Giant Scale Summer Rally last week want meet important officials conducted affair Shown above Contest Director Keith Hunt Jim Nunnallee Jim Utick Steve Fowler Doug Burrell 35 pilots attended FunFly restricted Giant Scale good time 4 day Giant Scale Memorial Fly-In conducted short time ago Greenville South Carolina annual huge affair held private airport Down hill model action large building can shelter real airplanes snap took VWII Steannan Trainer Biplane seldom run picture airplane model person pix People being important airplanes powerless resist shot Anyway back business blast called JOE NALL GIANT SCALE MEMORIAL Mike Gregory Contest Director annual Fly-In extremely popular thousands people attendance through 4 days introduced myself CD Mike Gregory immediately bought free Coke far deserved . ed around snap CD Mike Gregory little girl Melissa Gregory age 11 Daddys helper Now want meet people behind whoopy-do below some ones responsible famous Fly-In Shown Announcer Bob Saddler loudspeaker hand CoFounder Joey Gnffen CD Mike Gregory Head Mentor Herby McKinney CoFounder Gene Strozier Youll probably see plenty color pictures mag coveting annual event gentlemen picture ones responsible everything happening Without wouldnt JOE NALL Fly-In affair Last month reported Juniors won Carolina Classic Control Line Contest via Assoc Vice President Ward Van Duzer covers CL No room last month picture below L-R Sean Stewart 2nd Jr Stunt Billy Hubbard 1st Kevin Stewart 3rd Coach Watt Moore behind Model Aviation i 1 [ aLUM 11 LO] t m Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky/ Missoun Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 706 457-2177 E-Mail Internet sysbauer@char1iecnsiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Dab & Scott Justice 1565 Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hsl Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761 -1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct Saint Charles MO 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Lees Summit MO 64066 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 123B Higginaville MO 64037 816 584-6284 FORT WAYNE IN Club #285 Fort Wayne Flying Circuits held Giant Scale meet 53 pilots 65 models present two-day event drew large crowds both days J Clarke club secretary submitted photos information Picture has C Villard beautiful Extra 260 powered MOKI 18 Next have R Zimmerman Ohio 300s Sachs 32 up front club instructor flying skills mind boggling No Fear R Young Big John ST 90 D Pruden Sig Spacewalker powered Sachs 32 giant Stinger Q42 L Kedney LEXINGTON KY Club #318 Lexington Model Airplane Club Schroeder provided following pictures information first picture shows outdoor FF fly-in held last October Eight contestants pictured L R D Price J Atkinson R Hancock B Hancock front E Dominguez W Barr N Lincoln K Papp Next couple pictures Indoor fly-in First gang L R front row J Ryker W Ryker B Hancock Back row R Hancock N Lincoln E Dominguez W Brusseau J Atkinson Schroeder L McFarland Will whole pattern W Barr second picture has pro giving few pointers novice W Barr B Hancock Awhile back twin Chipmunk published column Several readers wanted pictures information Span 81 inches weight 14 pounds powered two OS 70 Surpasses props 12 x 8 APC radio Airtronics nine servos would like contact builder/flyer Bob Schepple 487 Brightfield Trails Manchester MO 63021 E-mail rhscheppel@worldnetattnet ember 1997 149 Em] U 1 LWU 1 in Dave GIsh 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Laslk 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 Robottl 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496S Summerlon 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 TillS COLUMN comes Muncie TN during Homecoming/Expo event early June RAIN Yes did rain Friday Saturday may continue Sunday However modelers spectators turned out large quantifies lot fun Yes got plenty flying between showers occasionally during museum looking better ever would have surprised see bunch kids fishing pond front Headquarters next day boats sailing AMA sea Farther down road great-looking dirt mud track busy kids running cars over couple circus-size tents covered variety exhibitors offered some tremendous deals modeling products huge raffle tons great prizes keeping pavilion busy people day along EAA Young Eagle signup flights between showers RC area dozen large campers/motorhomes parked along edge parking lot some large tents provided needed shelter unpound area along flightline nice variety airplanes ranging trainers -scale flew day between showers Several flight stations kept busy buddy box flying huge group kids kids lined up day get chance test skills RC airplane least three buddy box trainers air whenever wasnt raining half kids start flying models well have add another runway spite weather would rate fantastic weekend sport model aviation big community builder AMA Community building must become major goals us must take time show neighbors locality good people have around first group months pictures show different groups modelers participate activities put us favorable position Just ask parents of kids pictured what think about model airplanes theyll till theyre greatest Clubs check charter forms challenge yourselves become Leader Clubs Leader members sure send Leader Member Questionnaire Im looking members have AMA members 50 years longerplease send fax call names little history future column would like list names recognition service Time go flyingsee field p youngsters build rubberpowered models Discover Aviation Days Pat set up activity local EAA chapter national manufacturer sponsors Photo Bob Cheney 150 Model Aviation Sandburg stringing out flying wires next lineup Control Line models flew two days during Discover Aviation Days kids got first Control Line flights members Piston Poppers CL club Photo Bob Cheney Some Sands Model Airplane Club Marquette Michigan lineup during April Mall Show Photo Gene Pastori Students Free Flight Club North View Jr HS prepare rubber-powered models help Minneapolis Model Aero Club days flying Minneapolis Metrodome Jenoveba Cabral L Juan Cabral Jaco Westerhouse Rory Johnson Brandon Rudolph back camera Photo Jim Ladwig Two radio gurus show us what sport aboutgreat friends Pete Waters L George Steiner Toledo show Jim Ladwig L Craig Lamatsch Aaron Petersen still smiling after coordinating building flying 550 kid-built rubber powered models during Discover Aviation Days Anoka Airport Blame Minnesota Photo Bob Cheney Dr Pat Redig Director Minnesota Raptor Center smiles another Pete Waters makes point show us airplane taking shape hes actually working I -i g i [e UIIE i 1 i Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Teous George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away E-mail noblur@junocom Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weathertord TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 67124 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 ValIs 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Wafts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148210658-6846 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Sometime back EC cited obtaining keeping flying sites being highest priority has brought forefront few times recently number clubs have faced finding new site District VIII subject has come up quite often District VIII E-mail newsletter Responding some requests assistance Stuart Rush Northwest Houston R/C Club sent following letter jumping ship panic rumor second action put together team define new site requirements make buy lease decisions based clubs future needs put together diverse group members included lawyers accountants guide club decisions third action locate property met requirements set down site committee much-debated decision purchase own property settled 55-acre tract rice field also 10-year flood plain property attractively priced far enough away civilization allow us enjoy activity years come also no danger housing development near future financing arranged through donations land limited group composed club members club member loaned balance needed loan control over property made slightly higher rate current CD earning some 5 years ago now look back see best possible decisions could have made pain associated move now have field owned run entire club membership What better definition could pure R/C Heaven Make Any Kind Modeling Heaven Stuart Theres way skin cat Dad used say club handled well another way inventive club members have solved flying site problem have informed about club can work within its community foster programs importance Whether charities youth programs crucial relationship established unusual look beyond own interests find whole new venue explore can benefit Tip month Quite often new powerful exotic engines seeing today can pretty threatening sure never get bitten way sure engine ready start called Bump flip method Often new engine has liberally oiled factory means must clear engine lube have fuel combustion chamber instead oil procedure has worked years 1 Put few drops fuel venturilcarb 2 Grab prop fist turn engine over several times 3 Connect starter battery pull prop over blade still fist mixture correct will feel definite bump engine tries fire Once feel bump safe flip engine once doesnt start repeat pull-through prop fist until feel bump again always feel bump before flip little chance getting hit prop alternate version technique particularly applicable high-compression engines have ABC/AAC cylinder assemblies metallurgy systems requires fit top dead center unusually tight fact squeaky tight best way have found starting engines prime few drops fuel exhaust hook up battery plug pull through feeling bump bump felt slap prop backwards Usually engine will start right up important message indiscriminant flipping will get good crack knuckles Use bump flip painless easier starting ike share unfortunate event happened club several years ago took bad luck turned best thing could have ever happened history Northwest Houston R/C Club 1991 after 10 years use lease suddenly canceled old flying site Nobody property owner knew exact reasons cancellation left us bad dilemma should go wasted lot blood sweat money 20 acres pure RC Heaven now gone 30-minute conversation between land owner club president first action club members local model shops Clear concise communication dispel rumors would inevitably come up thing no club needs distraction damage control midst crisis Proper handling prevents membership September 1997 151 Northwest Houston R/G Club has great flying field 1000-foot runway 800-foot runway 200 x 600-foot waterway foreground large covered pit area evident front grass runways Read became proud owners column month 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 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 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 Salina KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 9188 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Nebraska Hastings skylarks put static display February 1 2 huster aviation fund-raiser show Hastings city auditorium fund-raiser help 1997 huster aviation show Harvard Nebraska airfield shows main attraction two astronauts Charles J Precourt Bonnie J Dunbar Thirteen pilots paid up time Fourth Annual Western Flyers/Swift X-Country event began Omaha 10 signed up fly year appears have difficult actually get out course Looking written results six flags returned though sky looked productive last year Pat Flinn able garner 58 miles Pat Flinn did 48 miles first time course last year However cut year difficult both organizers pilots must said however no complained Final standings First place Pat Flinn 58 miles second place Steve Rohman 35 miles third place Loren Blinde 34 miles fourth place Kenny Bergstrom 16 miles fifth place Paul Wright 12 miles sixth place Wayne Henning 11 miles Thanks came out ad helped special thanks brought out family bought packages pig would like offer very special thank you made contributions materials though could attend helped divert what setting itself up calamitous disaster whole week CDs worst nightmare come true Submitted Chris Knowley News Colorado Letter Russ Miller Thank joining Arvada Associated Modelers 1997 Airshow Colorado Jefferson County Airport attendance well attendance Jay Mealy AMA Dave Brown well lovely wives greatly appreciated members AAM Airshow Colorado bi-yearly air show held Jefferson County Airport greater Metro Denver area performers national air show teams has included Air Force Thunderbirds As has practice past Airshow Colorado has invited Arvada Associated Modelers represent modeling aviation public Arvada Associated Modelers proud club over 300 members strong have chartered club #0399 AMA since 1975 Gold club have since start AMA program 1997 version Airshow Colorado AAM again chosen open show first act list Starting -scale Super Cub towing 18-foot banner ARVADA ASSOCIATED MODELERS total 16 airplanes 2 helicopters fit 20-minute show pleased aviation crowd over 65000 Saturday May 31 55000-plus Sunday June 1 1997 show started 10 am final act Saturday Thunderbirds 4 pm. Needless say spectacular show AAM club total 54 fixed-wing models display 4 Helicopters included large Heli camera board dowolink took live pictures crowd pictures downlinked local TV station broadcasting interest shown crowd model aviation overwhelming Sunday June 1 show again started 10 am AAM doing honors followed professional group air show performers After about 2 hours outstanding show tragedy struck F-86 piloted retired United Airlines pilot Capt Jack M Rosamond failed complete loop crashed field F-86 hit ground estimated speed 480 mph Aviation lost great pilot dedicated supporter flying flash second Capt Rosamond over 5000 hours F-86s just completed rebuilding particular aircraft has premier airshow performers last 5 years will missed Again AAM would like thank Jay Mealy Dave Brown coming beautiful state joining up Airshow Colorado 1997 Jim Shaw AIRSHOW COLORADO Arvada Associated Modelers flying sequence 1-OPEN banner tow 3 aircraft flying Jim Shaw Eric Lopez Bob Moffitt Ted Hibbs Super Cub Weeks Solution Extra 300 Ultra Sport streamers 2-Second Group Steve GradyKrazy flying general aerobatics Dan OHaraSr Kadet DREAMS OF FLIGHT Don SiravoSig HOG George BaxterSportster 3-Third Group Bob Campbell PA-48 TURBO P-Si Bob C David Slingsby flying together David Slingsby P-47 Vince Lopez Portnavia 4-Fourth Group Todd Doty Chris Stelter Buzz Butler Decathalon smoke Sukhoi Pattern Plane 5-Fifth Group Bill Heagle Chuck Hobart Tom Powers Bill Murphy Ace 120 Bipe w/smoke Sukhoi X-CELL X-CELL 152 Model Aviation right Astronaut Charles J Precourt Astronaut Bonnie J Dunbar Scott Zimmerman Bob Beirow Bill Zimmerman Jay Dowdy gather around Bob Beirows AT-6 U] AU 1 urn Arizona / California / Hawaii Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom http/Mwwama-1 Ocom/ama Glenn Carter 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 Tucaon Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See laat montha column additional AVPa Coordinatoral 1997 7-12 Model Aviation Youth Academy again huge success students nine California high schools competed head-to-head competition aircraft design flight performance Under guidance program director Charles Kelley help local modelers Anaheim Compton RC Clubs students designed built flew own aircraft years project design focused aerobatic performance culminated competitive fly oft Mile Square Park Fountain Valley CA May 311997 po~ encing Saturday August 30 Labor Day weekend AMA District X will host 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition District X chartered clubs San Francisco Bay area have come together host prestigious event includes dozen competitive non competitive aeromodeling activities nine-day extravaganza culminates weekend September 6-7 huge aeromodeling air show industry exposition Moffett Federal Airfield Mountain View California NASA US Navy have literally opened thetr doors modeling community Hangar will house wide variety exhibitor displays aeromodeling demonstrations take place tarmac once bore shadow worlds largest solid frame lighter-than-air aircraft Macon Events throughout week will include numerous popular aeromodeling events tons opportunity recreational flying well Youth family activities abound South Bay area extends its world famous hospitality Plan late Summer vacation bring kids senior members will enjoy special day set aside just Wednesday September 3 Come join friends make new acquaintances AMA Expo 97 events include IMAC Pattern Scale Giant Scale Jets Helicopters Soaring Pylon Racing Warbird Racing 4-Stroke Electric SAM 01 Time Fun Control Line information registration please contact Don Goeschl 513 W Avenue J-13 Lancaster CA 93534 805940-6066 e-mail amaexpo@aolcom Till next time . Keepem safe Keepem flyn. See There! 4September 1997 153 Associate Vice Presidents Local modelers call out basic flight maneuvers advanced students put aircraft through paces August 30 September 71997 Jean Andrews Tucson AZ prepares classic Playboy launch 1997 Blacksheep Champs May 23-26 Taft California Local youth experience model building Second Annual NORCAL RIC Show May 17-18 Santa Rosa CA Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE SSih Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowsione Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincoit 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg Si Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 823 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooei Ci LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinsior Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 SENATE BILL 395 guarantees model aircraft can flown off over Exclusive Farm Use land now Law Oregon Thanks success go got involved As usually happens some involved others John Stroup example main communications manager especially mail address Johns work both information communication prime importance deserves deepest gratitude work time diligence Recently John sent following past weekend Ive mulling over mind victory Oregon legislature Senate Bill 395 think its time recognize some folks what did group John didnt put own name down couldnt have won him Van Moore Salem RIC Pilots Assn led directed progress SB-395 through legislature Van appeared work magic times obviously understands enjoys chess game involved getting legislation passed got Senator Fisher sponsor bill championed bill step Sen Fisher Senate Water Land Use Committee committee reviewed bill Senate Van got Sen Fisher Rep Tom Whelan lead off testimony bill first came up committee House Doug Port Salem R/C Pilots Assn retired lawyer directed legal battle Marion County both Salem RIC Pilots Assn Barnstormers paid initial legal fees Salem R/C Pilots Assn out own pocket several thousand dollars Doug wrote initial language section SB 395 very important chose place existing land use law language should inserted insight placement language will enable us use EFU land requirement conditional use permit Doug Van worked closely together did testifying behalf before legislative committees interesting aside Sen Ted Ferrioli member Senate Water Land Use Committee recognized Doug someone worked both Department Veterans Affairs During testimony called Doug out hall time didnt know After Senator Ferrioli became strongest supporters Alan Lasneski Salem R/C Pilots Assn President stepped forward help organize lead what now call Oregon Model Aircraft Club Alliance Norm Rushton Dan Colley Barnstormers also involved initially left Norm area lost home fire Dan dropped out Alan provided initial steadying hand required keep us track working together Dan Gellner Klamath Falls Flightmasters helped us understand Oregon Farm Bureaus concerns enabled us make some changes bill hurting cause too much Ed McCollough no sooner gave Dans name E-mail list became embroiled discussion members club Farm Bureau VP Thank Dan acting intermediary Dan Dietz Keizer R/C Assn President got us contact Representative Tom Whelan point sponsored similar bill House ie HB-3425 Since SB-395 got head start Tom signed SB-395 let bill die committee Roger Weeks Columbia Gorge RIC Flyers personal friend Rep Frank Shields Vice Chairman House Environment Energy Committee committee considered bill House Roger Van Doug able meet Representative Shields prior hearing Van Doug also able meet several other committee members well Duane Elliott South Lane R/C Modelers E-mailed explanation club worked Lane County Parks Dept Oregon State Dept Fish Wildlife clean up public flying site improve natural habitat wildlife mentioned public service kids gave compelling arguments use farm land forwarded member House Environment Energy Committee immediately got positive response Representative Jim Welsh represents Lane Douglas counties Van Doug subsequently able meet Rep Welsh supported cause Graham Hicks Grande Ronde Bush Pilots worked hard us Eastern Oregon Mark Simmons Rep area House Environment Energy Committee Mark strongly supported cause signed onto bill Graham told Marks office called him tell him vote went Ken Ray Northcoast R/C Modelers swung Representative Tim Josi camp Senator Thomas Wilde voted nay bill Senate Water Land Use Committee However Sen Wilde testified voted bill Senate floor Afterwards learned Fred Ochoas Salem R/C Pilots Assn wife works Sen Wildes office Fred did get chance discuss situation Senator . Richard Lary Canby Dusters Newsletter Editor started exchanging E mail messages back last November order get nitty gritty what going legal battle just kept adding people E-mail list after Oregon Model Aircraft Club Alliance grew out initial activity Lary published mailed OMACA newsletter club Oregon last February Bob Stalick Willamette Modelers Club helped us sort through free flight language kept getting screwed up Legislative Counsel early Byron Hendricks Salem RIC Pilots Assn forwarded E-mail received Representative Dennis Luke Byron Johnston response E-mails Both voted bill Representative Luke House Environment Energy Committee during hearing walked over Van Doug testifying gave him note saying sensed no opposition bill committee cut short Later response Thank Representative Luke told opposition didnt have very good arguments . bill deserved win Some guys up North must have talked Representative Mike Fahey because also very strong bill House committee . agreeing take bill floor called Rep Faheys office find out initial third reading bill going House Lorene office has called several times information directions etc Today called tell passed . am constituents Thats what call bending over backwards helpful credit really belongs guys . everyone participated system couldnt have done what did Salem guys hadnt writing E-mailing phoning legislators system worked No could amazed am what accomplished Thanks guys being needed Stroup Oregon Model Aircraft Club Alliance 154 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/09
Page Numbers: 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154
A Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 WA Lu 5-f4 U jaW A# 11119 1 Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 IN RECENT COLUMN asked comments readers concerning What doing Academy thats wholly worthwhile benefits everybody member nonmember alike justifies considerable public private support seek am convinced grand questions heart existence especially museums needs answered fully possible before mount campaign support make changes move museum corporate public institution What Im trying asking question establish dialogue interested persons us use word dialogue loosely everyday conversation mean talking other want use word mean something greater way communicating encourages learning based mutual respect sense dialogue can seen process certain characteristics includes people especially disagree idea action seeks invent process can speak dominated person especially doesnt assume anyone wrong because disagree tolerates ambiguitythere may simple answer solution seeks identify suspend fundamental assumptions definitions inaccurate takes time develop may never end can choose between discussion dialogue can either wiI learn dialogue try win lose choose debate win issue debate will inevitably degenerate argument choose sides enter conflict lose again Dialogue helps build trust common ground common understandings teamwork Dialogue way thinking learning together can use consistently will create honest VICTOR STANZEL died April 6 1997 home Schulenburg Texas age 87 buried Wednesday April 9 1997 St Rose Lima Catholic Cemetery Schulenburg son Edward Agnes Stanzel Victor born January 23 1910 farm house near Schulenburg Survivors include sister-in-law three nieces three nephews Victor always loved sight flight airplanes associated aeronautical objects As young boy growing up family farm father died eight during ensuing years until early adulthood began designing building small colorful mounted Scale models leading airplanes prevalent 1920s 1930s career started hobby gradually developed full-fledged design manufacturing operation model aircraft lasted 70 years Victor brother Joseph inducted Model Aviation Hall Fame 1986 AMAs 50th Anniversary banquet Lake Charles Louisiana Victor developed first Control Line model airplanes 1939 brought out famous Tiger Shark marketed under trade name U-Line Flying Other models designed developed sold kit form included Sharkadet Interceptor Baby Shark Texas Ranger Tuffy others developed single-line elevator control system model airplanes 1949 marketed under trade name Mono-Line Hying achieved national international speed records still standing today 1958 age 48 Victor developed new concept building readyto-fly toy model aircraft six-years-and-up age group Stanzel airplanes jets helicopters spacecraft toy hobby industry manufactured sold today designer manufacturer artist photographer businessman wore technical hats self-taught engineer always adhered highest level quality products considered criminal sell toy airplane inferior quality truly honest man highest moral character will remembered contribution control monoline flying missed model builders everywhere 4courtesy Victor Stanzel Co September 1997 141 View HQ See Page 176 overly romantic picture Academy museum now would like to get will also use evaluate changes make institution progress making toward fulfillment promise Most importantly will help us define problems before try solve example organization running out money could say solution get money Wrong lack money symptom solution cant find answer youre probably asking wrong question Effective dialogue demands participants courageous way people know other what represent Courage demands respect People cannot respect someone wont take stand blows wind Plus must have good heart sincere forgiving others Blaming person focusing problem cannot allowed Lastly engaging dialog demands certain personal characteristics well participating need willing change attitudes toward others themselves need see others themselves conscientious participants through dialogue developing reputation high standards ethics must look good intentions others willing give benefit doubt avoid assuming know motivations case museum must also adhere professional agenda discipline museum avoid personal agendas floating around workplace Enough said short exposition concept dialogue response excellent letter sent Michael Fritz AMA #5665 impassioned tone Michael wanted know focusing past view real problem declining aging membership also asked existence museum could rectify concerns increase Academy enrollment modeling participation asked many other questions well what think sincere attempt establish dialogue Kudos Michael spirit dialogue would like give two cents regard few concerns see inspire anyone else chime First response overriding vexation over lack young people model aviation would like posit notion young people will probably never again identify airplane like did young fact youth problem may problem rather symptom times Model railroading example experiencing same problem So lets try solve problem before its defined have audio tape Charles Hampson Grant lambasting Academy because its preoccupation gasoline engines urging leadership refocus efforts youth rubberpowered models Grants efforts considerable immortal proportion have nevertheless gone gas engines turbines knows whats next Turbines definitely childrens playthings Focusing youth problem may trying recreate past way Grant wanted Aircraft sorts lack aura mystique early years However certain events recent past especially AMA Model/Hobby Expo Muncie showed us excited kids can about model aviation presented context among great fun things Parents brought kids International Aeromodeling Center droves because wanted expose what knew worthwhile fun activities promoted positive youth development offered opportunity lifelong learning let past live museum focus what kids want today maybe can move Academy industry place theyve never Knowing cannot ourselves reverse societal trends allows us concentrate new ways integrate model aviation childrens learning play After model aviation still form aviation open will always sky high fun everyone Model Aviation ug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NO 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 FOR THE COLUMN month would like present Statement Activities taken financial statements year ended December 31 1996 As can see heading statement covers years 1995 1996 statement shows money came went Model Aviation advertising increased approximately $100000 approximately amount have revenues exceeding 1995 total can see expenses decreased Model Aviation magazine direct costs Officer services including magazines two items made up principal reduction expenses Because controlling expenses extra revenue generated Model Aviation advertising able have revenue year expenses operations Other revenue net expenses income presented previous article referred should desire know thee break down numbers Temporary restricted net assets represent monies designated specific uses generally arise people making contributions AMA specific purposes During past year received $92276 paid out $153622 $153622 represents money given us previous years construction road Free Flight site Additions museum collection subtraction amount represents items museum property disposed 1996 1996 year increase net assets $236620 good year 1995 least did have net loss Until later ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 1996 AND 1995 1996 AmountPercent UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS REVENUE Membership Museum patron program Club charter fees Event sanctions insurance Supply souvenir sales Model Aviation advertising Model Aviation subscriptions Net Assets Released Restrictions EXPENSES Operating expenses Model Aviation magazine direct costs Supply souvenir costs Depreciation amortization Officer services including magazines Committees National Championship contest EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES FROM OPERATIONS OTHER REVENUE NET ADDITIONS TO MUSEUM COLLECTION INCREASE IN UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS Contributions Dividends Net assets released restrictions INCREASE DECREASE IN TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS INCREASE IN NET ASSETS NET ASSETS Beginning year End year $5492216 113807 45031 73909 856637 26 6677386 803 1849673 25285 365191 165508 31798 6568150 262858 53896 18788 297966 92276 153622 61346 236620 6463066 $6699686 804% 00 17 07 11 125 14 978 22 1000 602 271 04 53 24 05 03 962 38 08 1995 Amount Percent $5486517 21635 112791 43905 70472 759861 83982 6579163 169571 ~7734 4101634 1932112 56948 327737 173219 35913 6642168 106566 289710 02 44 14 00 23 396276 182065 48 169571 09 35% 408818 813% 03 17 07 10 113 12 975 25 1000 608 286 08 49 26 05 02 984 16 42 00 58 27 00 25 02 60% 6054248 4966 143 Model Aviation September 1997 143 ml] b i 1 [s ii 11 1e] — Connecticut / Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1 077 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 F Notice State Maine Scale Shoot-out will take place August 2I 3 1997 hope receive notice before am month late I putting column L information contact Ray Labonte 207 797-5196 NEW ENGLAND RC Soaring Convention event hosted Downeast Soaring Club will take place Saturday November 15 1997 will Sheraton Tara Hotel Portland Maine cost one-day event just $20 includes luncheon buffet choice speakers will satisfy power pilots Dave Garwood slope jets Airtronics VP Larry Lloyd computer radios servos George Sparr Aerocomposite Products John Derstine Steve Savoie Aerotowing scale gliders Bill Kuhlman B2Streamlines airfoils information call Jim Armstrong 207 725-5758 E-mail jimarmstrong @Junocom Top Gun Ray Labonte Peter Flanigan Paul DOnofrio Charlie Nelson competed Top Gun Florida placed Top Ten Congratulations New England Stunt Team following sent Leon Bowen am including entirely primarily because pertains younger modelers New England Stunt Team conjunction Coast Chapel Church Marshfield Wrentham Development Center have assembled program work boys girls ages 10-13 build fly control-line model airplanes Under direction Mr Ed Skou Scituate ably assisted Paul Busheme New England Stunt Team program started over two years ago Initially kids built 1/2A models Paul helped get flying feel what its like fly control-line model airplanes has gone very well built enthusiasm next project kids build own Sig Akromaster airplanes fitted Fox 15 engines Winter/Spring project completed brought Wrentham field flight testing first session occurred late September 1996 three boys attending airplanes flew well nothing broken enclosed pictures show kids well director-Ed Skou Paul Busheme helping navigate air Again late October Mr Skou brought group Wrentham time eight boys girls lots supportive friends relatives As first session everyone got fly learned about fun flying controlline model aircraft airplanes engines acquired special purchase Hanson Hobby Shop Isnt amazing what can accomplished number people organizations decide work together common goal Everyone involved program has benefited some way Now Spring 1997 once again working working schedule next fun-fly kids Wrentham field have caught really well continue have high degree enthusiasm Model Aviation Lynch Frank Polcari L-R Ed Skou Kevin Lynch Dean Macintyre Adam WhitloW Paul Busheme teaching Frank Polcari Adam WhitloW Mark Lynch Frank Polcari Sig Akromaster Ibe written thu fi$uiu ueuOnoffOn March 1st treated outstanding symposium Syracuse hosted STARS ARCS clubs event reviewed Wes previous issue want mention personal benefit got opportunity meet Wes Dave Mathewson local AVP Lon Sauter discussions district happenings develop person relationship other administrators mid-March St Lawrence Center Mall near Massena site another static show Nearly 50 models display provided members Seaway Valley Modelaires Malone RC Modelers Maple City Prop Busters Maple City Prop Busters way held its AMA charter 22 years 1996 efforts resulted awarding Silver Leader Club Award proud able present well deserved plaque believe club can qualify Leader Club awards contact AVP AMA Muncie application made Ottawa IMAA symposium During visit stopped National Aviation Museum entry fee waived AMA members during symposium allowed rebuild area discovered Nieuport 12 undergoing very painstaking restoration Its example particular plane known exist world no plans manufacturers drawings available restoration crew has taken several hundred pictures thousands measurements process creating own set drawings Its like scratch-building full-scale basis So much colder regions district summaries will Jim Lewis VP have said past getting out meet membership top priorities last few months Ive some opportunities district small piece real estate jumped chance visit Radio Control Society Marine Park RCSMP Pennsylvania Avenue Radio Control Society PARCS because theyre close theyre theyre about $1050 away just tolls both clubs meet same building least slight chance finding way second visit Joe Lupo RCSMP President presented honorary membership well neat hat Cant have enough hats also showed clubs membership manual Its best example Ive seen date Names dates numbers rules helpful hints . everything might tempted ask new member neophyte modeler included manual Id interested examples other clubs . best ideas can shared through column PARCS visit somewhat daunting club very largest entire country can always anticipate lively discussion crowd large large crowd extended comments about two hours thereby putting everyone sleep left via side door undetected Just kidding Actually Ira Klein club VP made sure taken tour superior flying site Floyd Bennett Field used significant fullscale field after brief comments presented . hat 1 [6 gjjjjjjj New Jersey/ New Yorkl 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 Asseciate Vice Presidents Dave Babcenk 445 Stockton Street Hightotown NJ 08520-4501 Rey Brewn LISAS AFOENT OMP 460 805 ses APO AE 09703 Ray Jusclrkas 59 Livingston Street St Jemes NY 11780 Jarnea M Lewis P061 Cgdenburg NY 13669-0051 Dave Malhewsen eec 613 Cenrillus NY 13031 Bill Miller PO eec 335 Priecetoc Junction NJ 08550 Tern Murray 31 Voortrees Drive easking Ridge NJ 07500 Marlene Nikedem 407 Willow Street Lockyort NY 14094 Bill Peytliress 2 Hemlock Court Saugerties NY 12477 Adam CattIer 41 Perry Avenue Lethem NY 12110-2433 Terry Tarrennire 101 Smithfield Dr Endicolt NY 13760-4329 Frequency Ceerdinater Lee Canter 2062 Feb55 Lane Phoenic NY 13135-9507 315 695-2448 MARLENE NIKODEM past president Niagara County Radio Control Model Airplane Club 20-year veteran Pylon Racing fun-flying has agreed serve AVP western New York Marlene husband Ernie both very active involved fliers Look lots news area Five months 1997 time writing still havent seen weather could pass Spring Just about time thoughts like enter mind get note call Jim Lewis hardworking AVP up Ogdensburg New York spends time colder regions NY well Canada cementing relations MAAC neighbors times think mall shows chance pilots Jims area have get warm writes following activities February 2nd found Seaway Valley Modelaires Massena NY hosting annual Freeze Fly can see substantial amounts snow ground weather quite nice no wind sizzling 30 degrees thermometer Members four clubs participated event Later month traveled Watertown LeRay RC flyers staging mall show Folks Salmon Run Mall treated static video displays well lots AIVIA literature September 1997 145 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 Eiiis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gouid 1944 5 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 Noil 6042 Norwell Drive West Carroliton OH 45449-3112 937 435-9232 Matthew Turowski 524 Jefferson Street Pottsville PA 17901 717 622-0435 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 ALTOONA RADIO CONTROL CLUB Last April Altoona Radio Control Club Altoona Pennsylvania mall show covered aspects model aviation including giant scale pattern float free flight basic trainer purpose mall show generate membership compliment models AMA furnished hand out material videos lighted display helped explain sport public flight simulator also big plus Check out photos some Altoonas best Fred Berman Unfortunately Fred Berman District Ills outstanding AMA members passed away May 31 Fred will long remembered writing Model Aviation allegiance Mon Valley R/C Club activity pattern competitor Condolences expressed wife Grace daughters Barbara Carol KRC Electric Fly interest electric model flying appears increasing Fortunately District Ill has notable meet world anyone interested type flying 18th annual KRC Electric Fly will September 19-21 Queen City Airport Allentown Pennsylvania meet must calendar additional details contact Jim Wolstenholme 215 234-6845 visit clubs home page http/ourworldcompuservecom/homepages/ GeorgeYoos.2/krcelechtm AVP Matthew Turowski Matthew Turowski new Associate Vice President northern central Pennsylvania As mentioned last months column AVPs district focused obtaining maintaining flying sites Matt has very strong credentials related First belongs Tuscarora R/C Club has very positive ties Pennsylvania State Parks system profession lawyer strong background environmental law As AVP will very positive asset Contact him 524 Jefferson Street Pottsville PA 17901 1997 AMA Homecoming special thanks attendance years homecoming celebration Five District Ills AVPs much its success AVP Joe Vislay charge flightline operation assisted John Hathaway Dave Ellis Mike Barbee provided buddy box assistance modelers Westerville Model Aeronautics Association Frank Noll put several fantastic flight demos Westerville Model Aeronautics Association following excerpt WMAA Newsletter Center Gravity pertaining Westerville MAC participation local library results could hardly better both club library large number kinds planes display participants view demonstration flights featuring large scale planes pylon racers bats Over sixty kids parents opportunity actually fly plane six club members trainers buddy box arrangements allowed wished take turn controls addition static display flying hot dogs potato chips soft drinks everyone response library people participants great looking repeat performance next year Model Aviation iIIeULUUliS1bU 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 1-6554 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 Aiien 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 Mouiton 2217 Johnstown Road Chesapeake VA 23322 Phone 757 421-4545 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Phone 302798-8447 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 THIS MONTH START column want ad replacement Bob Harris District IV Helicopter Contest Board member Bob moving out District LV will living PA active helicopter competition active CD helicopter competition have involved least five years some form helicopter competition interested AMA District IV position send resume helicopter background AMA MEMBERSHIP Just received some bad news AMA HQ seems membership down about 3% has going few years now need something about Also report received Horizon Hobby Distributors indicates NRHSA meeting distributors complaining sales RC airplanes equipment also down considerably also figure average age todays modeler continues go up 46 signaling too few young people interested RC can should something about first thing get club members up-to-date AMA membership have flying field lately call get fired up again Lets also start member get member program District IV maybe will spread other districts Its great hobbylets keep around next hundred years following article AVP Bob Babura could help situation also build up club membership THE CBRC NEIGHBOR Appreciation Day tremendous success line day long people waiting take turns flying authorized instructor buddy box Adults well children both Hillcrest Elementary School Indian Creek School Model programs involved flying Over three hundred free hot dogs consumed Some people Dept Natural Resources appeared well several members Maryland State Legislature flying field leased CBRC Dept Natural Resources picture crowd field Neighbor Appreciation Day picture shows line kids adults waiting turn Buddy Box picture shows some very interested kids seeing what goes inside typical RC model THE DC MAXECUTERS Through efforts Paul Spreiregen DC Maxecuters first-ever Fly-In demonstration National Building Museum formerly Pension Building Washington DC club hoping have use museum two times year hopefully have use time annual kite-flying contest mall tourists seemed enjoy event very much 20 participants event classes Indoor models took part fan-jet flying wing microfilm models picture some Indoor models display National Building Museum Washington DC final picture John Worths balloon being flown Fly-In inside National Building Museum Thats month Time go flying dont forget take kid September 1997 147 GONE FLYING Babura AVP Maryland m I-I 11 [e mu i m Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 205 322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chldgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pevuncola FL 32514 Wilbeimina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cove Memphis TN 381 i8 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38852 Wiiiiam T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl i4ensei 383 eriansood 842 Meridian MS 38305 Louise io 288 Huntridge Way Wintersprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenin City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Avniston AL 38208 Linda OHeam 3415 Maze Le erandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove ttIvd Panama City Seach FL32408 George Peeryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm eench FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Oeinesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchenter TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 808 eno 10397 Pavrdo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Intedachen FL 32148 Phone 1804664-2517 RED SCHOLEFIELD Gainesville Florida writes As reported AMA News AMA Executive Council during April Executive Council session voted unanimously establish fund $100000 new product review. etails provided hope somebody can answer few questions 7 fair question deserves immediate reply no room page explain details vast new program embryo stage reporting conduct last Council Meeting As always $100000 fund seed money find explore new ways supplement dues income need other ways generate money need try shift financial burden away merely dues decide patches jackets like embroidering/embossing after new product review will have money ready invest equipment inventory Overall sound idea am glad someone asked question few years ago attended club Fly-In Waycross Georgia directly buffing famous Okefenokee swamp large untouched protected swampland harbors alligators other amphibious reptiles birds snakes fish like natural paradise time some minimal concern safety club members spectators Today Okefenokee RC Club has moved its flying field somewhat North has splendid place fly both hard surface grass strip 450 runways Pictured above some club officials contestants etc attending Clubs annual Fly-In Jerry Lee Chase Highsmith Tom Barnes Wade Daughtry Club Treasurer Bill Cselle Bradley Smith Harmon Moody Steve Hickox Bill Bryson Contest Director Allen Smith Allen said number award BEST OF SHOW went Edward Hewett way club has 25 members Adrian Cohen President Bill Cselle Treasurer IMPERIAL RADIO CONTROL CLUB Mulberry Florida held its Giant Scale Summer Rally last week want meet important officials conducted affair Shown above Contest Director Keith Hunt Jim Nunnallee Jim Utick Steve Fowler Doug Burrell 35 pilots attended FunFly restricted Giant Scale good time 4 day Giant Scale Memorial Fly-In conducted short time ago Greenville South Carolina annual huge affair held private airport Down hill model action large building can shelter real airplanes snap took VWII Steannan Trainer Biplane seldom run picture airplane model person pix People being important airplanes powerless resist shot Anyway back business blast called JOE NALL GIANT SCALE MEMORIAL Mike Gregory Contest Director annual Fly-In extremely popular thousands people attendance through 4 days introduced myself CD Mike Gregory immediately bought free Coke far deserved . ed around snap CD Mike Gregory little girl Melissa Gregory age 11 Daddys helper Now want meet people behind whoopy-do below some ones responsible famous Fly-In Shown Announcer Bob Saddler loudspeaker hand CoFounder Joey Gnffen CD Mike Gregory Head Mentor Herby McKinney CoFounder Gene Strozier Youll probably see plenty color pictures mag coveting annual event gentlemen picture ones responsible everything happening Without wouldnt JOE NALL Fly-In affair Last month reported Juniors won Carolina Classic Control Line Contest via Assoc Vice President Ward Van Duzer covers CL No room last month picture below L-R Sean Stewart 2nd Jr Stunt Billy Hubbard 1st Kevin Stewart 3rd Coach Watt Moore behind Model Aviation i 1 [ aLUM 11 LO] t m Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky/ Missoun Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 706 457-2177 E-Mail Internet sysbauer@char1iecnsiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Dab & Scott Justice 1565 Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hsl Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761 -1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct Saint Charles MO 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Lees Summit MO 64066 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 123B Higginaville MO 64037 816 584-6284 FORT WAYNE IN Club #285 Fort Wayne Flying Circuits held Giant Scale meet 53 pilots 65 models present two-day event drew large crowds both days J Clarke club secretary submitted photos information Picture has C Villard beautiful Extra 260 powered MOKI 18 Next have R Zimmerman Ohio 300s Sachs 32 up front club instructor flying skills mind boggling No Fear R Young Big John ST 90 D Pruden Sig Spacewalker powered Sachs 32 giant Stinger Q42 L Kedney LEXINGTON KY Club #318 Lexington Model Airplane Club Schroeder provided following pictures information first picture shows outdoor FF fly-in held last October Eight contestants pictured L R D Price J Atkinson R Hancock B Hancock front E Dominguez W Barr N Lincoln K Papp Next couple pictures Indoor fly-in First gang L R front row J Ryker W Ryker B Hancock Back row R Hancock N Lincoln E Dominguez W Brusseau J Atkinson Schroeder L McFarland Will whole pattern W Barr second picture has pro giving few pointers novice W Barr B Hancock Awhile back twin Chipmunk published column Several readers wanted pictures information Span 81 inches weight 14 pounds powered two OS 70 Surpasses props 12 x 8 APC radio Airtronics nine servos would like contact builder/flyer Bob Schepple 487 Brightfield Trails Manchester MO 63021 E-mail rhscheppel@worldnetattnet ember 1997 149 Em] U 1 LWU 1 in Dave GIsh 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Laslk 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 Robottl 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496S Summerlon 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 TillS COLUMN comes Muncie TN during Homecoming/Expo event early June RAIN Yes did rain Friday Saturday may continue Sunday However modelers spectators turned out large quantifies lot fun Yes got plenty flying between showers occasionally during museum looking better ever would have surprised see bunch kids fishing pond front Headquarters next day boats sailing AMA sea Farther down road great-looking dirt mud track busy kids running cars over couple circus-size tents covered variety exhibitors offered some tremendous deals modeling products huge raffle tons great prizes keeping pavilion busy people day along EAA Young Eagle signup flights between showers RC area dozen large campers/motorhomes parked along edge parking lot some large tents provided needed shelter unpound area along flightline nice variety airplanes ranging trainers -scale flew day between showers Several flight stations kept busy buddy box flying huge group kids kids lined up day get chance test skills RC airplane least three buddy box trainers air whenever wasnt raining half kids start flying models well have add another runway spite weather would rate fantastic weekend sport model aviation big community builder AMA Community building must become major goals us must take time show neighbors locality good people have around first group months pictures show different groups modelers participate activities put us favorable position Just ask parents of kids pictured what think about model airplanes theyll till theyre greatest Clubs check charter forms challenge yourselves become Leader Clubs Leader members sure send Leader Member Questionnaire Im looking members have AMA members 50 years longerplease send fax call names little history future column would like list names recognition service Time go flyingsee field p youngsters build rubberpowered models Discover Aviation Days Pat set up activity local EAA chapter national manufacturer sponsors Photo Bob Cheney 150 Model Aviation Sandburg stringing out flying wires next lineup Control Line models flew two days during Discover Aviation Days kids got first Control Line flights members Piston Poppers CL club Photo Bob Cheney Some Sands Model Airplane Club Marquette Michigan lineup during April Mall Show Photo Gene Pastori Students Free Flight Club North View Jr HS prepare rubber-powered models help Minneapolis Model Aero Club days flying Minneapolis Metrodome Jenoveba Cabral L Juan Cabral Jaco Westerhouse Rory Johnson Brandon Rudolph back camera Photo Jim Ladwig Two radio gurus show us what sport aboutgreat friends Pete Waters L George Steiner Toledo show Jim Ladwig L Craig Lamatsch Aaron Petersen still smiling after coordinating building flying 550 kid-built rubber powered models during Discover Aviation Days Anoka Airport Blame Minnesota Photo Bob Cheney Dr Pat Redig Director Minnesota Raptor Center smiles another Pete Waters makes point show us airplane taking shape hes actually working I -i g i [e UIIE i 1 i Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Teous George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away E-mail noblur@junocom Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weathertord TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 67124 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 ValIs 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Wafts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148210658-6846 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Sometime back EC cited obtaining keeping flying sites being highest priority has brought forefront few times recently number clubs have faced finding new site District VIII subject has come up quite often District VIII E-mail newsletter Responding some requests assistance Stuart Rush Northwest Houston R/C Club sent following letter jumping ship panic rumor second action put together team define new site requirements make buy lease decisions based clubs future needs put together diverse group members included lawyers accountants guide club decisions third action locate property met requirements set down site committee much-debated decision purchase own property settled 55-acre tract rice field also 10-year flood plain property attractively priced far enough away civilization allow us enjoy activity years come also no danger housing development near future financing arranged through donations land limited group composed club members club member loaned balance needed loan control over property made slightly higher rate current CD earning some 5 years ago now look back see best possible decisions could have made pain associated move now have field owned run entire club membership What better definition could pure R/C Heaven Make Any Kind Modeling Heaven Stuart Theres way skin cat Dad used say club handled well another way inventive club members have solved flying site problem have informed about club can work within its community foster programs importance Whether charities youth programs crucial relationship established unusual look beyond own interests find whole new venue explore can benefit Tip month Quite often new powerful exotic engines seeing today can pretty threatening sure never get bitten way sure engine ready start called Bump flip method Often new engine has liberally oiled factory means must clear engine lube have fuel combustion chamber instead oil procedure has worked years 1 Put few drops fuel venturilcarb 2 Grab prop fist turn engine over several times 3 Connect starter battery pull prop over blade still fist mixture correct will feel definite bump engine tries fire Once feel bump safe flip engine once doesnt start repeat pull-through prop fist until feel bump again always feel bump before flip little chance getting hit prop alternate version technique particularly applicable high-compression engines have ABC/AAC cylinder assemblies metallurgy systems requires fit top dead center unusually tight fact squeaky tight best way have found starting engines prime few drops fuel exhaust hook up battery plug pull through feeling bump bump felt slap prop backwards Usually engine will start right up important message indiscriminant flipping will get good crack knuckles Use bump flip painless easier starting ike share unfortunate event happened club several years ago took bad luck turned best thing could have ever happened history Northwest Houston R/C Club 1991 after 10 years use lease suddenly canceled old flying site Nobody property owner knew exact reasons cancellation left us bad dilemma should go wasted lot blood sweat money 20 acres pure RC Heaven now gone 30-minute conversation between land owner club president first action club members local model shops Clear concise communication dispel rumors would inevitably come up thing no club needs distraction damage control midst crisis Proper handling prevents membership September 1997 151 Northwest Houston R/G Club has great flying field 1000-foot runway 800-foot runway 200 x 600-foot waterway foreground large covered pit area evident front grass runways Read became proud owners column month 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 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 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 Salina KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 9188 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Nebraska Hastings skylarks put static display February 1 2 huster aviation fund-raiser show Hastings city auditorium fund-raiser help 1997 huster aviation show Harvard Nebraska airfield shows main attraction two astronauts Charles J Precourt Bonnie J Dunbar Thirteen pilots paid up time Fourth Annual Western Flyers/Swift X-Country event began Omaha 10 signed up fly year appears have difficult actually get out course Looking written results six flags returned though sky looked productive last year Pat Flinn able garner 58 miles Pat Flinn did 48 miles first time course last year However cut year difficult both organizers pilots must said however no complained Final standings First place Pat Flinn 58 miles second place Steve Rohman 35 miles third place Loren Blinde 34 miles fourth place Kenny Bergstrom 16 miles fifth place Paul Wright 12 miles sixth place Wayne Henning 11 miles Thanks came out ad helped special thanks brought out family bought packages pig would like offer very special thank you made contributions materials though could attend helped divert what setting itself up calamitous disaster whole week CDs worst nightmare come true Submitted Chris Knowley News Colorado Letter Russ Miller Thank joining Arvada Associated Modelers 1997 Airshow Colorado Jefferson County Airport attendance well attendance Jay Mealy AMA Dave Brown well lovely wives greatly appreciated members AAM Airshow Colorado bi-yearly air show held Jefferson County Airport greater Metro Denver area performers national air show teams has included Air Force Thunderbirds As has practice past Airshow Colorado has invited Arvada Associated Modelers represent modeling aviation public Arvada Associated Modelers proud club over 300 members strong have chartered club #0399 AMA since 1975 Gold club have since start AMA program 1997 version Airshow Colorado AAM again chosen open show first act list Starting -scale Super Cub towing 18-foot banner ARVADA ASSOCIATED MODELERS total 16 airplanes 2 helicopters fit 20-minute show pleased aviation crowd over 65000 Saturday May 31 55000-plus Sunday June 1 1997 show started 10 am final act Saturday Thunderbirds 4 pm. Needless say spectacular show AAM club total 54 fixed-wing models display 4 Helicopters included large Heli camera board dowolink took live pictures crowd pictures downlinked local TV station broadcasting interest shown crowd model aviation overwhelming Sunday June 1 show again started 10 am AAM doing honors followed professional group air show performers After about 2 hours outstanding show tragedy struck F-86 piloted retired United Airlines pilot Capt Jack M Rosamond failed complete loop crashed field F-86 hit ground estimated speed 480 mph Aviation lost great pilot dedicated supporter flying flash second Capt Rosamond over 5000 hours F-86s just completed rebuilding particular aircraft has premier airshow performers last 5 years will missed Again AAM would like thank Jay Mealy Dave Brown coming beautiful state joining up Airshow Colorado 1997 Jim Shaw AIRSHOW COLORADO Arvada Associated Modelers flying sequence 1-OPEN banner tow 3 aircraft flying Jim Shaw Eric Lopez Bob Moffitt Ted Hibbs Super Cub Weeks Solution Extra 300 Ultra Sport streamers 2-Second Group Steve GradyKrazy flying general aerobatics Dan OHaraSr Kadet DREAMS OF FLIGHT Don SiravoSig HOG George BaxterSportster 3-Third Group Bob Campbell PA-48 TURBO P-Si Bob C David Slingsby flying together David Slingsby P-47 Vince Lopez Portnavia 4-Fourth Group Todd Doty Chris Stelter Buzz Butler Decathalon smoke Sukhoi Pattern Plane 5-Fifth Group Bill Heagle Chuck Hobart Tom Powers Bill Murphy Ace 120 Bipe w/smoke Sukhoi X-CELL X-CELL 152 Model Aviation right Astronaut Charles J Precourt Astronaut Bonnie J Dunbar Scott Zimmerman Bob Beirow Bill Zimmerman Jay Dowdy gather around Bob Beirows AT-6 U] AU 1 urn Arizona / California / Hawaii Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom http/Mwwama-1 Ocom/ama Glenn Carter 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 Tucaon Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See laat montha column additional AVPa Coordinatoral 1997 7-12 Model Aviation Youth Academy again huge success students nine California high schools competed head-to-head competition aircraft design flight performance Under guidance program director Charles Kelley help local modelers Anaheim Compton RC Clubs students designed built flew own aircraft years project design focused aerobatic performance culminated competitive fly oft Mile Square Park Fountain Valley CA May 311997 po~ encing Saturday August 30 Labor Day weekend AMA District X will host 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition District X chartered clubs San Francisco Bay area have come together host prestigious event includes dozen competitive non competitive aeromodeling activities nine-day extravaganza culminates weekend September 6-7 huge aeromodeling air show industry exposition Moffett Federal Airfield Mountain View California NASA US Navy have literally opened thetr doors modeling community Hangar will house wide variety exhibitor displays aeromodeling demonstrations take place tarmac once bore shadow worlds largest solid frame lighter-than-air aircraft Macon Events throughout week will include numerous popular aeromodeling events tons opportunity recreational flying well Youth family activities abound South Bay area extends its world famous hospitality Plan late Summer vacation bring kids senior members will enjoy special day set aside just Wednesday September 3 Come join friends make new acquaintances AMA Expo 97 events include IMAC Pattern Scale Giant Scale Jets Helicopters Soaring Pylon Racing Warbird Racing 4-Stroke Electric SAM 01 Time Fun Control Line information registration please contact Don Goeschl 513 W Avenue J-13 Lancaster CA 93534 805940-6066 e-mail amaexpo@aolcom Till next time . Keepem safe Keepem flyn. See There! 4September 1997 153 Associate Vice Presidents Local modelers call out basic flight maneuvers advanced students put aircraft through paces August 30 September 71997 Jean Andrews Tucson AZ prepares classic Playboy launch 1997 Blacksheep Champs May 23-26 Taft California Local youth experience model building Second Annual NORCAL RIC Show May 17-18 Santa Rosa CA Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE SSih Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowsione Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincoit 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg Si Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 823 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooei Ci LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinsior Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 SENATE BILL 395 guarantees model aircraft can flown off over Exclusive Farm Use land now Law Oregon Thanks success go got involved As usually happens some involved others John Stroup example main communications manager especially mail address Johns work both information communication prime importance deserves deepest gratitude work time diligence Recently John sent following past weekend Ive mulling over mind victory Oregon legislature Senate Bill 395 think its time recognize some folks what did group John didnt put own name down couldnt have won him Van Moore Salem RIC Pilots Assn led directed progress SB-395 through legislature Van appeared work magic times obviously understands enjoys chess game involved getting legislation passed got Senator Fisher sponsor bill championed bill step Sen Fisher Senate Water Land Use Committee committee reviewed bill Senate Van got Sen Fisher Rep Tom Whelan lead off testimony bill first came up committee House Doug Port Salem R/C Pilots Assn retired lawyer directed legal battle Marion County both Salem RIC Pilots Assn Barnstormers paid initial legal fees Salem R/C Pilots Assn out own pocket several thousand dollars Doug wrote initial language section SB 395 very important chose place existing land use law language should inserted insight placement language will enable us use EFU land requirement conditional use permit Doug Van worked closely together did testifying behalf before legislative committees interesting aside Sen Ted Ferrioli member Senate Water Land Use Committee recognized Doug someone worked both Department Veterans Affairs During testimony called Doug out hall time didnt know After Senator Ferrioli became strongest supporters Alan Lasneski Salem R/C Pilots Assn President stepped forward help organize lead what now call Oregon Model Aircraft Club Alliance Norm Rushton Dan Colley Barnstormers also involved initially left Norm area lost home fire Dan dropped out Alan provided initial steadying hand required keep us track working together Dan Gellner Klamath Falls Flightmasters helped us understand Oregon Farm Bureaus concerns enabled us make some changes bill hurting cause too much Ed McCollough no sooner gave Dans name E-mail list became embroiled discussion members club Farm Bureau VP Thank Dan acting intermediary Dan Dietz Keizer R/C Assn President got us contact Representative Tom Whelan point sponsored similar bill House ie HB-3425 Since SB-395 got head start Tom signed SB-395 let bill die committee Roger Weeks Columbia Gorge RIC Flyers personal friend Rep Frank Shields Vice Chairman House Environment Energy Committee committee considered bill House Roger Van Doug able meet Representative Shields prior hearing Van Doug also able meet several other committee members well Duane Elliott South Lane R/C Modelers E-mailed explanation club worked Lane County Parks Dept Oregon State Dept Fish Wildlife clean up public flying site improve natural habitat wildlife mentioned public service kids gave compelling arguments use farm land forwarded member House Environment Energy Committee immediately got positive response Representative Jim Welsh represents Lane Douglas counties Van Doug subsequently able meet Rep Welsh supported cause Graham Hicks Grande Ronde Bush Pilots worked hard us Eastern Oregon Mark Simmons Rep area House Environment Energy Committee Mark strongly supported cause signed onto bill Graham told Marks office called him tell him vote went Ken Ray Northcoast R/C Modelers swung Representative Tim Josi camp Senator Thomas Wilde voted nay bill Senate Water Land Use Committee However Sen Wilde testified voted bill Senate floor Afterwards learned Fred Ochoas Salem R/C Pilots Assn wife works Sen Wildes office Fred did get chance discuss situation Senator . Richard Lary Canby Dusters Newsletter Editor started exchanging E mail messages back last November order get nitty gritty what going legal battle just kept adding people E-mail list after Oregon Model Aircraft Club Alliance grew out initial activity Lary published mailed OMACA newsletter club Oregon last February Bob Stalick Willamette Modelers Club helped us sort through free flight language kept getting screwed up Legislative Counsel early Byron Hendricks Salem RIC Pilots Assn forwarded E-mail received Representative Dennis Luke Byron Johnston response E-mails Both voted bill Representative Luke House Environment Energy Committee during hearing walked over Van Doug testifying gave him note saying sensed no opposition bill committee cut short Later response Thank Representative Luke told opposition didnt have very good arguments . bill deserved win Some guys up North must have talked Representative Mike Fahey because also very strong bill House committee . agreeing take bill floor called Rep Faheys office find out initial third reading bill going House Lorene office has called several times information directions etc Today called tell passed . am constituents Thats what call bending over backwards helpful credit really belongs guys . everyone participated system couldnt have done what did Salem guys hadnt writing E-mailing phoning legislators system worked No could amazed am what accomplished Thanks guys being needed Stroup Oregon Model Aircraft Club Alliance 154 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/09
Page Numbers: 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154
A Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 WA Lu 5-f4 U jaW A# 11119 1 Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 IN RECENT COLUMN asked comments readers concerning What doing Academy thats wholly worthwhile benefits everybody member nonmember alike justifies considerable public private support seek am convinced grand questions heart existence especially museums needs answered fully possible before mount campaign support make changes move museum corporate public institution What Im trying asking question establish dialogue interested persons us use word dialogue loosely everyday conversation mean talking other want use word mean something greater way communicating encourages learning based mutual respect sense dialogue can seen process certain characteristics includes people especially disagree idea action seeks invent process can speak dominated person especially doesnt assume anyone wrong because disagree tolerates ambiguitythere may simple answer solution seeks identify suspend fundamental assumptions definitions inaccurate takes time develop may never end can choose between discussion dialogue can either wiI learn dialogue try win lose choose debate win issue debate will inevitably degenerate argument choose sides enter conflict lose again Dialogue helps build trust common ground common understandings teamwork Dialogue way thinking learning together can use consistently will create honest VICTOR STANZEL died April 6 1997 home Schulenburg Texas age 87 buried Wednesday April 9 1997 St Rose Lima Catholic Cemetery Schulenburg son Edward Agnes Stanzel Victor born January 23 1910 farm house near Schulenburg Survivors include sister-in-law three nieces three nephews Victor always loved sight flight airplanes associated aeronautical objects As young boy growing up family farm father died eight during ensuing years until early adulthood began designing building small colorful mounted Scale models leading airplanes prevalent 1920s 1930s career started hobby gradually developed full-fledged design manufacturing operation model aircraft lasted 70 years Victor brother Joseph inducted Model Aviation Hall Fame 1986 AMAs 50th Anniversary banquet Lake Charles Louisiana Victor developed first Control Line model airplanes 1939 brought out famous Tiger Shark marketed under trade name U-Line Flying Other models designed developed sold kit form included Sharkadet Interceptor Baby Shark Texas Ranger Tuffy others developed single-line elevator control system model airplanes 1949 marketed under trade name Mono-Line Hying achieved national international speed records still standing today 1958 age 48 Victor developed new concept building readyto-fly toy model aircraft six-years-and-up age group Stanzel airplanes jets helicopters spacecraft toy hobby industry manufactured sold today designer manufacturer artist photographer businessman wore technical hats self-taught engineer always adhered highest level quality products considered criminal sell toy airplane inferior quality truly honest man highest moral character will remembered contribution control monoline flying missed model builders everywhere 4courtesy Victor Stanzel Co September 1997 141 View HQ See Page 176 overly romantic picture Academy museum now would like to get will also use evaluate changes make institution progress making toward fulfillment promise Most importantly will help us define problems before try solve example organization running out money could say solution get money Wrong lack money symptom solution cant find answer youre probably asking wrong question Effective dialogue demands participants courageous way people know other what represent Courage demands respect People cannot respect someone wont take stand blows wind Plus must have good heart sincere forgiving others Blaming person focusing problem cannot allowed Lastly engaging dialog demands certain personal characteristics well participating need willing change attitudes toward others themselves need see others themselves conscientious participants through dialogue developing reputation high standards ethics must look good intentions others willing give benefit doubt avoid assuming know motivations case museum must also adhere professional agenda discipline museum avoid personal agendas floating around workplace Enough said short exposition concept dialogue response excellent letter sent Michael Fritz AMA #5665 impassioned tone Michael wanted know focusing past view real problem declining aging membership also asked existence museum could rectify concerns increase Academy enrollment modeling participation asked many other questions well what think sincere attempt establish dialogue Kudos Michael spirit dialogue would like give two cents regard few concerns see inspire anyone else chime First response overriding vexation over lack young people model aviation would like posit notion young people will probably never again identify airplane like did young fact youth problem may problem rather symptom times Model railroading example experiencing same problem So lets try solve problem before its defined have audio tape Charles Hampson Grant lambasting Academy because its preoccupation gasoline engines urging leadership refocus efforts youth rubberpowered models Grants efforts considerable immortal proportion have nevertheless gone gas engines turbines knows whats next Turbines definitely childrens playthings Focusing youth problem may trying recreate past way Grant wanted Aircraft sorts lack aura mystique early years However certain events recent past especially AMA Model/Hobby Expo Muncie showed us excited kids can about model aviation presented context among great fun things Parents brought kids International Aeromodeling Center droves because wanted expose what knew worthwhile fun activities promoted positive youth development offered opportunity lifelong learning let past live museum focus what kids want today maybe can move Academy industry place theyve never Knowing cannot ourselves reverse societal trends allows us concentrate new ways integrate model aviation childrens learning play After model aviation still form aviation open will always sky high fun everyone Model Aviation ug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NO 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 FOR THE COLUMN month would like present Statement Activities taken financial statements year ended December 31 1996 As can see heading statement covers years 1995 1996 statement shows money came went Model Aviation advertising increased approximately $100000 approximately amount have revenues exceeding 1995 total can see expenses decreased Model Aviation magazine direct costs Officer services including magazines two items made up principal reduction expenses Because controlling expenses extra revenue generated Model Aviation advertising able have revenue year expenses operations Other revenue net expenses income presented previous article referred should desire know thee break down numbers Temporary restricted net assets represent monies designated specific uses generally arise people making contributions AMA specific purposes During past year received $92276 paid out $153622 $153622 represents money given us previous years construction road Free Flight site Additions museum collection subtraction amount represents items museum property disposed 1996 1996 year increase net assets $236620 good year 1995 least did have net loss Until later ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 1996 AND 1995 1996 AmountPercent UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS REVENUE Membership Museum patron program Club charter fees Event sanctions insurance Supply souvenir sales Model Aviation advertising Model Aviation subscriptions Net Assets Released Restrictions EXPENSES Operating expenses Model Aviation magazine direct costs Supply souvenir costs Depreciation amortization Officer services including magazines Committees National Championship contest EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES FROM OPERATIONS OTHER REVENUE NET ADDITIONS TO MUSEUM COLLECTION INCREASE IN UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS Contributions Dividends Net assets released restrictions INCREASE DECREASE IN TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS INCREASE IN NET ASSETS NET ASSETS Beginning year End year $5492216 113807 45031 73909 856637 26 6677386 803 1849673 25285 365191 165508 31798 6568150 262858 53896 18788 297966 92276 153622 61346 236620 6463066 $6699686 804% 00 17 07 11 125 14 978 22 1000 602 271 04 53 24 05 03 962 38 08 1995 Amount Percent $5486517 21635 112791 43905 70472 759861 83982 6579163 169571 ~7734 4101634 1932112 56948 327737 173219 35913 6642168 106566 289710 02 44 14 00 23 396276 182065 48 169571 09 35% 408818 813% 03 17 07 10 113 12 975 25 1000 608 286 08 49 26 05 02 984 16 42 00 58 27 00 25 02 60% 6054248 4966 143 Model Aviation September 1997 143 ml] b i 1 [s ii 11 1e] — Connecticut / Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1 077 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 F Notice State Maine Scale Shoot-out will take place August 2I 3 1997 hope receive notice before am month late I putting column L information contact Ray Labonte 207 797-5196 NEW ENGLAND RC Soaring Convention event hosted Downeast Soaring Club will take place Saturday November 15 1997 will Sheraton Tara Hotel Portland Maine cost one-day event just $20 includes luncheon buffet choice speakers will satisfy power pilots Dave Garwood slope jets Airtronics VP Larry Lloyd computer radios servos George Sparr Aerocomposite Products John Derstine Steve Savoie Aerotowing scale gliders Bill Kuhlman B2Streamlines airfoils information call Jim Armstrong 207 725-5758 E-mail jimarmstrong @Junocom Top Gun Ray Labonte Peter Flanigan Paul DOnofrio Charlie Nelson competed Top Gun Florida placed Top Ten Congratulations New England Stunt Team following sent Leon Bowen am including entirely primarily because pertains younger modelers New England Stunt Team conjunction Coast Chapel Church Marshfield Wrentham Development Center have assembled program work boys girls ages 10-13 build fly control-line model airplanes Under direction Mr Ed Skou Scituate ably assisted Paul Busheme New England Stunt Team program started over two years ago Initially kids built 1/2A models Paul helped get flying feel what its like fly control-line model airplanes has gone very well built enthusiasm next project kids build own Sig Akromaster airplanes fitted Fox 15 engines Winter/Spring project completed brought Wrentham field flight testing first session occurred late September 1996 three boys attending airplanes flew well nothing broken enclosed pictures show kids well director-Ed Skou Paul Busheme helping navigate air Again late October Mr Skou brought group Wrentham time eight boys girls lots supportive friends relatives As first session everyone got fly learned about fun flying controlline model aircraft airplanes engines acquired special purchase Hanson Hobby Shop Isnt amazing what can accomplished number people organizations decide work together common goal Everyone involved program has benefited some way Now Spring 1997 once again working working schedule next fun-fly kids Wrentham field have caught really well continue have high degree enthusiasm Model Aviation Lynch Frank Polcari L-R Ed Skou Kevin Lynch Dean Macintyre Adam WhitloW Paul Busheme teaching Frank Polcari Adam WhitloW Mark Lynch Frank Polcari Sig Akromaster Ibe written thu fi$uiu ueuOnoffOn March 1st treated outstanding symposium Syracuse hosted STARS ARCS clubs event reviewed Wes previous issue want mention personal benefit got opportunity meet Wes Dave Mathewson local AVP Lon Sauter discussions district happenings develop person relationship other administrators mid-March St Lawrence Center Mall near Massena site another static show Nearly 50 models display provided members Seaway Valley Modelaires Malone RC Modelers Maple City Prop Busters Maple City Prop Busters way held its AMA charter 22 years 1996 efforts resulted awarding Silver Leader Club Award proud able present well deserved plaque believe club can qualify Leader Club awards contact AVP AMA Muncie application made Ottawa IMAA symposium During visit stopped National Aviation Museum entry fee waived AMA members during symposium allowed rebuild area discovered Nieuport 12 undergoing very painstaking restoration Its example particular plane known exist world no plans manufacturers drawings available restoration crew has taken several hundred pictures thousands measurements process creating own set drawings Its like scratch-building full-scale basis So much colder regions district summaries will Jim Lewis VP have said past getting out meet membership top priorities last few months Ive some opportunities district small piece real estate jumped chance visit Radio Control Society Marine Park RCSMP Pennsylvania Avenue Radio Control Society PARCS because theyre close theyre theyre about $1050 away just tolls both clubs meet same building least slight chance finding way second visit Joe Lupo RCSMP President presented honorary membership well neat hat Cant have enough hats also showed clubs membership manual Its best example Ive seen date Names dates numbers rules helpful hints . everything might tempted ask new member neophyte modeler included manual Id interested examples other clubs . best ideas can shared through column PARCS visit somewhat daunting club very largest entire country can always anticipate lively discussion crowd large large crowd extended comments about two hours thereby putting everyone sleep left via side door undetected Just kidding Actually Ira Klein club VP made sure taken tour superior flying site Floyd Bennett Field used significant fullscale field after brief comments presented . hat 1 [6 gjjjjjjj New Jersey/ New Yorkl 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 Asseciate Vice Presidents Dave Babcenk 445 Stockton Street Hightotown NJ 08520-4501 Rey Brewn LISAS AFOENT OMP 460 805 ses APO AE 09703 Ray Jusclrkas 59 Livingston Street St Jemes NY 11780 Jarnea M Lewis P061 Cgdenburg NY 13669-0051 Dave Malhewsen eec 613 Cenrillus NY 13031 Bill Miller PO eec 335 Priecetoc Junction NJ 08550 Tern Murray 31 Voortrees Drive easking Ridge NJ 07500 Marlene Nikedem 407 Willow Street Lockyort NY 14094 Bill Peytliress 2 Hemlock Court Saugerties NY 12477 Adam CattIer 41 Perry Avenue Lethem NY 12110-2433 Terry Tarrennire 101 Smithfield Dr Endicolt NY 13760-4329 Frequency Ceerdinater Lee Canter 2062 Feb55 Lane Phoenic NY 13135-9507 315 695-2448 MARLENE NIKODEM past president Niagara County Radio Control Model Airplane Club 20-year veteran Pylon Racing fun-flying has agreed serve AVP western New York Marlene husband Ernie both very active involved fliers Look lots news area Five months 1997 time writing still havent seen weather could pass Spring Just about time thoughts like enter mind get note call Jim Lewis hardworking AVP up Ogdensburg New York spends time colder regions NY well Canada cementing relations MAAC neighbors times think mall shows chance pilots Jims area have get warm writes following activities February 2nd found Seaway Valley Modelaires Massena NY hosting annual Freeze Fly can see substantial amounts snow ground weather quite nice no wind sizzling 30 degrees thermometer Members four clubs participated event Later month traveled Watertown LeRay RC flyers staging mall show Folks Salmon Run Mall treated static video displays well lots AIVIA literature September 1997 145 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 Eiiis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gouid 1944 5 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 Noil 6042 Norwell Drive West Carroliton OH 45449-3112 937 435-9232 Matthew Turowski 524 Jefferson Street Pottsville PA 17901 717 622-0435 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 ALTOONA RADIO CONTROL CLUB Last April Altoona Radio Control Club Altoona Pennsylvania mall show covered aspects model aviation including giant scale pattern float free flight basic trainer purpose mall show generate membership compliment models AMA furnished hand out material videos lighted display helped explain sport public flight simulator also big plus Check out photos some Altoonas best Fred Berman Unfortunately Fred Berman District Ills outstanding AMA members passed away May 31 Fred will long remembered writing Model Aviation allegiance Mon Valley R/C Club activity pattern competitor Condolences expressed wife Grace daughters Barbara Carol KRC Electric Fly interest electric model flying appears increasing Fortunately District Ill has notable meet world anyone interested type flying 18th annual KRC Electric Fly will September 19-21 Queen City Airport Allentown Pennsylvania meet must calendar additional details contact Jim Wolstenholme 215 234-6845 visit clubs home page http/ourworldcompuservecom/homepages/ GeorgeYoos.2/krcelechtm AVP Matthew Turowski Matthew Turowski new Associate Vice President northern central Pennsylvania As mentioned last months column AVPs district focused obtaining maintaining flying sites Matt has very strong credentials related First belongs Tuscarora R/C Club has very positive ties Pennsylvania State Parks system profession lawyer strong background environmental law As AVP will very positive asset Contact him 524 Jefferson Street Pottsville PA 17901 1997 AMA Homecoming special thanks attendance years homecoming celebration Five District Ills AVPs much its success AVP Joe Vislay charge flightline operation assisted John Hathaway Dave Ellis Mike Barbee provided buddy box assistance modelers Westerville Model Aeronautics Association Frank Noll put several fantastic flight demos Westerville Model Aeronautics Association following excerpt WMAA Newsletter Center Gravity pertaining Westerville MAC participation local library results could hardly better both club library large number kinds planes display participants view demonstration flights featuring large scale planes pylon racers bats Over sixty kids parents opportunity actually fly plane six club members trainers buddy box arrangements allowed wished take turn controls addition static display flying hot dogs potato chips soft drinks everyone response library people participants great looking repeat performance next year Model Aviation iIIeULUUliS1bU 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 1-6554 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 Aiien 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 Mouiton 2217 Johnstown Road Chesapeake VA 23322 Phone 757 421-4545 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Phone 302798-8447 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 THIS MONTH START column want ad replacement Bob Harris District IV Helicopter Contest Board member Bob moving out District LV will living PA active helicopter competition active CD helicopter competition have involved least five years some form helicopter competition interested AMA District IV position send resume helicopter background AMA MEMBERSHIP Just received some bad news AMA HQ seems membership down about 3% has going few years now need something about Also report received Horizon Hobby Distributors indicates NRHSA meeting distributors complaining sales RC airplanes equipment also down considerably also figure average age todays modeler continues go up 46 signaling too few young people interested RC can should something about first thing get club members up-to-date AMA membership have flying field lately call get fired up again Lets also start member get member program District IV maybe will spread other districts Its great hobbylets keep around next hundred years following article AVP Bob Babura could help situation also build up club membership THE CBRC NEIGHBOR Appreciation Day tremendous success line day long people waiting take turns flying authorized instructor buddy box Adults well children both Hillcrest Elementary School Indian Creek School Model programs involved flying Over three hundred free hot dogs consumed Some people Dept Natural Resources appeared well several members Maryland State Legislature flying field leased CBRC Dept Natural Resources picture crowd field Neighbor Appreciation Day picture shows line kids adults waiting turn Buddy Box picture shows some very interested kids seeing what goes inside typical RC model THE DC MAXECUTERS Through efforts Paul Spreiregen DC Maxecuters first-ever Fly-In demonstration National Building Museum formerly Pension Building Washington DC club hoping have use museum two times year hopefully have use time annual kite-flying contest mall tourists seemed enjoy event very much 20 participants event classes Indoor models took part fan-jet flying wing microfilm models picture some Indoor models display National Building Museum Washington DC final picture John Worths balloon being flown Fly-In inside National Building Museum Thats month Time go flying dont forget take kid September 1997 147 GONE FLYING Babura AVP Maryland m I-I 11 [e mu i m Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 205 322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chldgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pevuncola FL 32514 Wilbeimina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cove Memphis TN 381 i8 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38852 Wiiiiam T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl i4ensei 383 eriansood 842 Meridian MS 38305 Louise io 288 Huntridge Way Wintersprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenin City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Avniston AL 38208 Linda OHeam 3415 Maze Le erandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove ttIvd Panama City Seach FL32408 George Peeryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm eench FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Oeinesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchenter TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 808 eno 10397 Pavrdo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Intedachen FL 32148 Phone 1804664-2517 RED SCHOLEFIELD Gainesville Florida writes As reported AMA News AMA Executive Council during April Executive Council session voted unanimously establish fund $100000 new product review. etails provided hope somebody can answer few questions 7 fair question deserves immediate reply no room page explain details vast new program embryo stage reporting conduct last Council Meeting As always $100000 fund seed money find explore new ways supplement dues income need other ways generate money need try shift financial burden away merely dues decide patches jackets like embroidering/embossing after new product review will have money ready invest equipment inventory Overall sound idea am glad someone asked question few years ago attended club Fly-In Waycross Georgia directly buffing famous Okefenokee swamp large untouched protected swampland harbors alligators other amphibious reptiles birds snakes fish like natural paradise time some minimal concern safety club members spectators Today Okefenokee RC Club has moved its flying field somewhat North has splendid place fly both hard surface grass strip 450 runways Pictured above some club officials contestants etc attending Clubs annual Fly-In Jerry Lee Chase Highsmith Tom Barnes Wade Daughtry Club Treasurer Bill Cselle Bradley Smith Harmon Moody Steve Hickox Bill Bryson Contest Director Allen Smith Allen said number award BEST OF SHOW went Edward Hewett way club has 25 members Adrian Cohen President Bill Cselle Treasurer IMPERIAL RADIO CONTROL CLUB Mulberry Florida held its Giant Scale Summer Rally last week want meet important officials conducted affair Shown above Contest Director Keith Hunt Jim Nunnallee Jim Utick Steve Fowler Doug Burrell 35 pilots attended FunFly restricted Giant Scale good time 4 day Giant Scale Memorial Fly-In conducted short time ago Greenville South Carolina annual huge affair held private airport Down hill model action large building can shelter real airplanes snap took VWII Steannan Trainer Biplane seldom run picture airplane model person pix People being important airplanes powerless resist shot Anyway back business blast called JOE NALL GIANT SCALE MEMORIAL Mike Gregory Contest Director annual Fly-In extremely popular thousands people attendance through 4 days introduced myself CD Mike Gregory immediately bought free Coke far deserved . ed around snap CD Mike Gregory little girl Melissa Gregory age 11 Daddys helper Now want meet people behind whoopy-do below some ones responsible famous Fly-In Shown Announcer Bob Saddler loudspeaker hand CoFounder Joey Gnffen CD Mike Gregory Head Mentor Herby McKinney CoFounder Gene Strozier Youll probably see plenty color pictures mag coveting annual event gentlemen picture ones responsible everything happening Without wouldnt JOE NALL Fly-In affair Last month reported Juniors won Carolina Classic Control Line Contest via Assoc Vice President Ward Van Duzer covers CL No room last month picture below L-R Sean Stewart 2nd Jr Stunt Billy Hubbard 1st Kevin Stewart 3rd Coach Watt Moore behind Model Aviation i 1 [ aLUM 11 LO] t m Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky/ Missoun Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 706 457-2177 E-Mail Internet sysbauer@char1iecnsiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Dab & Scott Justice 1565 Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hsl Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761 -1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct Saint Charles MO 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Lees Summit MO 64066 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 123B Higginaville MO 64037 816 584-6284 FORT WAYNE IN Club #285 Fort Wayne Flying Circuits held Giant Scale meet 53 pilots 65 models present two-day event drew large crowds both days J Clarke club secretary submitted photos information Picture has C Villard beautiful Extra 260 powered MOKI 18 Next have R Zimmerman Ohio 300s Sachs 32 up front club instructor flying skills mind boggling No Fear R Young Big John ST 90 D Pruden Sig Spacewalker powered Sachs 32 giant Stinger Q42 L Kedney LEXINGTON KY Club #318 Lexington Model Airplane Club Schroeder provided following pictures information first picture shows outdoor FF fly-in held last October Eight contestants pictured L R D Price J Atkinson R Hancock B Hancock front E Dominguez W Barr N Lincoln K Papp Next couple pictures Indoor fly-in First gang L R front row J Ryker W Ryker B Hancock Back row R Hancock N Lincoln E Dominguez W Brusseau J Atkinson Schroeder L McFarland Will whole pattern W Barr second picture has pro giving few pointers novice W Barr B Hancock Awhile back twin Chipmunk published column Several readers wanted pictures information Span 81 inches weight 14 pounds powered two OS 70 Surpasses props 12 x 8 APC radio Airtronics nine servos would like contact builder/flyer Bob Schepple 487 Brightfield Trails Manchester MO 63021 E-mail rhscheppel@worldnetattnet ember 1997 149 Em] U 1 LWU 1 in Dave GIsh 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Laslk 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 Robottl 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496S Summerlon 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 TillS COLUMN comes Muncie TN during Homecoming/Expo event early June RAIN Yes did rain Friday Saturday may continue Sunday However modelers spectators turned out large quantifies lot fun Yes got plenty flying between showers occasionally during museum looking better ever would have surprised see bunch kids fishing pond front Headquarters next day boats sailing AMA sea Farther down road great-looking dirt mud track busy kids running cars over couple circus-size tents covered variety exhibitors offered some tremendous deals modeling products huge raffle tons great prizes keeping pavilion busy people day along EAA Young Eagle signup flights between showers RC area dozen large campers/motorhomes parked along edge parking lot some large tents provided needed shelter unpound area along flightline nice variety airplanes ranging trainers -scale flew day between showers Several flight stations kept busy buddy box flying huge group kids kids lined up day get chance test skills RC airplane least three buddy box trainers air whenever wasnt raining half kids start flying models well have add another runway spite weather would rate fantastic weekend sport model aviation big community builder AMA Community building must become major goals us must take time show neighbors locality good people have around first group months pictures show different groups modelers participate activities put us favorable position Just ask parents of kids pictured what think about model airplanes theyll till theyre greatest Clubs check charter forms challenge yourselves become Leader Clubs Leader members sure send Leader Member Questionnaire Im looking members have AMA members 50 years longerplease send fax call names little history future column would like list names recognition service Time go flyingsee field p youngsters build rubberpowered models Discover Aviation Days Pat set up activity local EAA chapter national manufacturer sponsors Photo Bob Cheney 150 Model Aviation Sandburg stringing out flying wires next lineup Control Line models flew two days during Discover Aviation Days kids got first Control Line flights members Piston Poppers CL club Photo Bob Cheney Some Sands Model Airplane Club Marquette Michigan lineup during April Mall Show Photo Gene Pastori Students Free Flight Club North View Jr HS prepare rubber-powered models help Minneapolis Model Aero Club days flying Minneapolis Metrodome Jenoveba Cabral L Juan Cabral Jaco Westerhouse Rory Johnson Brandon Rudolph back camera Photo Jim Ladwig Two radio gurus show us what sport aboutgreat friends Pete Waters L George Steiner Toledo show Jim Ladwig L Craig Lamatsch Aaron Petersen still smiling after coordinating building flying 550 kid-built rubber powered models during Discover Aviation Days Anoka Airport Blame Minnesota Photo Bob Cheney Dr Pat Redig Director Minnesota Raptor Center smiles another Pete Waters makes point show us airplane taking shape hes actually working I -i g i [e UIIE i 1 i Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Teous George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away E-mail noblur@junocom Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weathertord TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 67124 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 ValIs 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Wafts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148210658-6846 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Sometime back EC cited obtaining keeping flying sites being highest priority has brought forefront few times recently number clubs have faced finding new site District VIII subject has come up quite often District VIII E-mail newsletter Responding some requests assistance Stuart Rush Northwest Houston R/C Club sent following letter jumping ship panic rumor second action put together team define new site requirements make buy lease decisions based clubs future needs put together diverse group members included lawyers accountants guide club decisions third action locate property met requirements set down site committee much-debated decision purchase own property settled 55-acre tract rice field also 10-year flood plain property attractively priced far enough away civilization allow us enjoy activity years come also no danger housing development near future financing arranged through donations land limited group composed club members club member loaned balance needed loan control over property made slightly higher rate current CD earning some 5 years ago now look back see best possible decisions could have made pain associated move now have field owned run entire club membership What better definition could pure R/C Heaven Make Any Kind Modeling Heaven Stuart Theres way skin cat Dad used say club handled well another way inventive club members have solved flying site problem have informed about club can work within its community foster programs importance Whether charities youth programs crucial relationship established unusual look beyond own interests find whole new venue explore can benefit Tip month Quite often new powerful exotic engines seeing today can pretty threatening sure never get bitten way sure engine ready start called Bump flip method Often new engine has liberally oiled factory means must clear engine lube have fuel combustion chamber instead oil procedure has worked years 1 Put few drops fuel venturilcarb 2 Grab prop fist turn engine over several times 3 Connect starter battery pull prop over blade still fist mixture correct will feel definite bump engine tries fire Once feel bump safe flip engine once doesnt start repeat pull-through prop fist until feel bump again always feel bump before flip little chance getting hit prop alternate version technique particularly applicable high-compression engines have ABC/AAC cylinder assemblies metallurgy systems requires fit top dead center unusually tight fact squeaky tight best way have found starting engines prime few drops fuel exhaust hook up battery plug pull through feeling bump bump felt slap prop backwards Usually engine will start right up important message indiscriminant flipping will get good crack knuckles Use bump flip painless easier starting ike share unfortunate event happened club several years ago took bad luck turned best thing could have ever happened history Northwest Houston R/C Club 1991 after 10 years use lease suddenly canceled old flying site Nobody property owner knew exact reasons cancellation left us bad dilemma should go wasted lot blood sweat money 20 acres pure RC Heaven now gone 30-minute conversation between land owner club president first action club members local model shops Clear concise communication dispel rumors would inevitably come up thing no club needs distraction damage control midst crisis Proper handling prevents membership September 1997 151 Northwest Houston R/G Club has great flying field 1000-foot runway 800-foot runway 200 x 600-foot waterway foreground large covered pit area evident front grass runways Read became proud owners column month 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 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 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 Salina KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 9188 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Nebraska Hastings skylarks put static display February 1 2 huster aviation fund-raiser show Hastings city auditorium fund-raiser help 1997 huster aviation show Harvard Nebraska airfield shows main attraction two astronauts Charles J Precourt Bonnie J Dunbar Thirteen pilots paid up time Fourth Annual Western Flyers/Swift X-Country event began Omaha 10 signed up fly year appears have difficult actually get out course Looking written results six flags returned though sky looked productive last year Pat Flinn able garner 58 miles Pat Flinn did 48 miles first time course last year However cut year difficult both organizers pilots must said however no complained Final standings First place Pat Flinn 58 miles second place Steve Rohman 35 miles third place Loren Blinde 34 miles fourth place Kenny Bergstrom 16 miles fifth place Paul Wright 12 miles sixth place Wayne Henning 11 miles Thanks came out ad helped special thanks brought out family bought packages pig would like offer very special thank you made contributions materials though could attend helped divert what setting itself up calamitous disaster whole week CDs worst nightmare come true Submitted Chris Knowley News Colorado Letter Russ Miller Thank joining Arvada Associated Modelers 1997 Airshow Colorado Jefferson County Airport attendance well attendance Jay Mealy AMA Dave Brown well lovely wives greatly appreciated members AAM Airshow Colorado bi-yearly air show held Jefferson County Airport greater Metro Denver area performers national air show teams has included Air Force Thunderbirds As has practice past Airshow Colorado has invited Arvada Associated Modelers represent modeling aviation public Arvada Associated Modelers proud club over 300 members strong have chartered club #0399 AMA since 1975 Gold club have since start AMA program 1997 version Airshow Colorado AAM again chosen open show first act list Starting -scale Super Cub towing 18-foot banner ARVADA ASSOCIATED MODELERS total 16 airplanes 2 helicopters fit 20-minute show pleased aviation crowd over 65000 Saturday May 31 55000-plus Sunday June 1 1997 show started 10 am final act Saturday Thunderbirds 4 pm. Needless say spectacular show AAM club total 54 fixed-wing models display 4 Helicopters included large Heli camera board dowolink took live pictures crowd pictures downlinked local TV station broadcasting interest shown crowd model aviation overwhelming Sunday June 1 show again started 10 am AAM doing honors followed professional group air show performers After about 2 hours outstanding show tragedy struck F-86 piloted retired United Airlines pilot Capt Jack M Rosamond failed complete loop crashed field F-86 hit ground estimated speed 480 mph Aviation lost great pilot dedicated supporter flying flash second Capt Rosamond over 5000 hours F-86s just completed rebuilding particular aircraft has premier airshow performers last 5 years will missed Again AAM would like thank Jay Mealy Dave Brown coming beautiful state joining up Airshow Colorado 1997 Jim Shaw AIRSHOW COLORADO Arvada Associated Modelers flying sequence 1-OPEN banner tow 3 aircraft flying Jim Shaw Eric Lopez Bob Moffitt Ted Hibbs Super Cub Weeks Solution Extra 300 Ultra Sport streamers 2-Second Group Steve GradyKrazy flying general aerobatics Dan OHaraSr Kadet DREAMS OF FLIGHT Don SiravoSig HOG George BaxterSportster 3-Third Group Bob Campbell PA-48 TURBO P-Si Bob C David Slingsby flying together David Slingsby P-47 Vince Lopez Portnavia 4-Fourth Group Todd Doty Chris Stelter Buzz Butler Decathalon smoke Sukhoi Pattern Plane 5-Fifth Group Bill Heagle Chuck Hobart Tom Powers Bill Murphy Ace 120 Bipe w/smoke Sukhoi X-CELL X-CELL 152 Model Aviation right Astronaut Charles J Precourt Astronaut Bonnie J Dunbar Scott Zimmerman Bob Beirow Bill Zimmerman Jay Dowdy gather around Bob Beirows AT-6 U] AU 1 urn Arizona / California / Hawaii Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom http/Mwwama-1 Ocom/ama Glenn Carter 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 Tucaon Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See laat montha column additional AVPa Coordinatoral 1997 7-12 Model Aviation Youth Academy again huge success students nine California high schools competed head-to-head competition aircraft design flight performance Under guidance program director Charles Kelley help local modelers Anaheim Compton RC Clubs students designed built flew own aircraft years project design focused aerobatic performance culminated competitive fly oft Mile Square Park Fountain Valley CA May 311997 po~ encing Saturday August 30 Labor Day weekend AMA District X will host 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition District X chartered clubs San Francisco Bay area have come together host prestigious event includes dozen competitive non competitive aeromodeling activities nine-day extravaganza culminates weekend September 6-7 huge aeromodeling air show industry exposition Moffett Federal Airfield Mountain View California NASA US Navy have literally opened thetr doors modeling community Hangar will house wide variety exhibitor displays aeromodeling demonstrations take place tarmac once bore shadow worlds largest solid frame lighter-than-air aircraft Macon Events throughout week will include numerous popular aeromodeling events tons opportunity recreational flying well Youth family activities abound South Bay area extends its world famous hospitality Plan late Summer vacation bring kids senior members will enjoy special day set aside just Wednesday September 3 Come join friends make new acquaintances AMA Expo 97 events include IMAC Pattern Scale Giant Scale Jets Helicopters Soaring Pylon Racing Warbird Racing 4-Stroke Electric SAM 01 Time Fun Control Line information registration please contact Don Goeschl 513 W Avenue J-13 Lancaster CA 93534 805940-6066 e-mail amaexpo@aolcom Till next time . Keepem safe Keepem flyn. See There! 4September 1997 153 Associate Vice Presidents Local modelers call out basic flight maneuvers advanced students put aircraft through paces August 30 September 71997 Jean Andrews Tucson AZ prepares classic Playboy launch 1997 Blacksheep Champs May 23-26 Taft California Local youth experience model building Second Annual NORCAL RIC Show May 17-18 Santa Rosa CA Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE SSih Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowsione Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincoit 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg Si Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 823 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooei Ci LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinsior Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 SENATE BILL 395 guarantees model aircraft can flown off over Exclusive Farm Use land now Law Oregon Thanks success go got involved As usually happens some involved others John Stroup example main communications manager especially mail address Johns work both information communication prime importance deserves deepest gratitude work time diligence Recently John sent following past weekend Ive mulling over mind victory Oregon legislature Senate Bill 395 think its time recognize some folks what did group John didnt put own name down couldnt have won him Van Moore Salem RIC Pilots Assn led directed progress SB-395 through legislature Van appeared work magic times obviously understands enjoys chess game involved getting legislation passed got Senator Fisher sponsor bill championed bill step Sen Fisher Senate Water Land Use Committee committee reviewed bill Senate Van got Sen Fisher Rep Tom Whelan lead off testimony bill first came up committee House Doug Port Salem R/C Pilots Assn retired lawyer directed legal battle Marion County both Salem RIC Pilots Assn Barnstormers paid initial legal fees Salem R/C Pilots Assn out own pocket several thousand dollars Doug wrote initial language section SB 395 very important chose place existing land use law language should inserted insight placement language will enable us use EFU land requirement conditional use permit Doug Van worked closely together did testifying behalf before legislative committees interesting aside Sen Ted Ferrioli member Senate Water Land Use Committee recognized Doug someone worked both Department Veterans Affairs During testimony called Doug out hall time didnt know After Senator Ferrioli became strongest supporters Alan Lasneski Salem R/C Pilots Assn President stepped forward help organize lead what now call Oregon Model Aircraft Club Alliance Norm Rushton Dan Colley Barnstormers also involved initially left Norm area lost home fire Dan dropped out Alan provided initial steadying hand required keep us track working together Dan Gellner Klamath Falls Flightmasters helped us understand Oregon Farm Bureaus concerns enabled us make some changes bill hurting cause too much Ed McCollough no sooner gave Dans name E-mail list became embroiled discussion members club Farm Bureau VP Thank Dan acting intermediary Dan Dietz Keizer R/C Assn President got us contact Representative Tom Whelan point sponsored similar bill House ie HB-3425 Since SB-395 got head start Tom signed SB-395 let bill die committee Roger Weeks Columbia Gorge RIC Flyers personal friend Rep Frank Shields Vice Chairman House Environment Energy Committee committee considered bill House Roger Van Doug able meet Representative Shields prior hearing Van Doug also able meet several other committee members well Duane Elliott South Lane R/C Modelers E-mailed explanation club worked Lane County Parks Dept Oregon State Dept Fish Wildlife clean up public flying site improve natural habitat wildlife mentioned public service kids gave compelling arguments use farm land forwarded member House Environment Energy Committee immediately got positive response Representative Jim Welsh represents Lane Douglas counties Van Doug subsequently able meet Rep Welsh supported cause Graham Hicks Grande Ronde Bush Pilots worked hard us Eastern Oregon Mark Simmons Rep area House Environment Energy Committee Mark strongly supported cause signed onto bill Graham told Marks office called him tell him vote went Ken Ray Northcoast R/C Modelers swung Representative Tim Josi camp Senator Thomas Wilde voted nay bill Senate Water Land Use Committee However Sen Wilde testified voted bill Senate floor Afterwards learned Fred Ochoas Salem R/C Pilots Assn wife works Sen Wildes office Fred did get chance discuss situation Senator . Richard Lary Canby Dusters Newsletter Editor started exchanging E mail messages back last November order get nitty gritty what going legal battle just kept adding people E-mail list after Oregon Model Aircraft Club Alliance grew out initial activity Lary published mailed OMACA newsletter club Oregon last February Bob Stalick Willamette Modelers Club helped us sort through free flight language kept getting screwed up Legislative Counsel early Byron Hendricks Salem RIC Pilots Assn forwarded E-mail received Representative Dennis Luke Byron Johnston response E-mails Both voted bill Representative Luke House Environment Energy Committee during hearing walked over Van Doug testifying gave him note saying sensed no opposition bill committee cut short Later response Thank Representative Luke told opposition didnt have very good arguments . bill deserved win Some guys up North must have talked Representative Mike Fahey because also very strong bill House committee . agreeing take bill floor called Rep Faheys office find out initial third reading bill going House Lorene office has called several times information directions etc Today called tell passed . am constituents Thats what call bending over backwards helpful credit really belongs guys . everyone participated system couldnt have done what did Salem guys hadnt writing E-mailing phoning legislators system worked No could amazed am what accomplished Thanks guys being needed Stroup Oregon Model Aircraft Club Alliance 154 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/09
Page Numbers: 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154
A Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 WA Lu 5-f4 U jaW A# 11119 1 Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 IN RECENT COLUMN asked comments readers concerning What doing Academy thats wholly worthwhile benefits everybody member nonmember alike justifies considerable public private support seek am convinced grand questions heart existence especially museums needs answered fully possible before mount campaign support make changes move museum corporate public institution What Im trying asking question establish dialogue interested persons us use word dialogue loosely everyday conversation mean talking other want use word mean something greater way communicating encourages learning based mutual respect sense dialogue can seen process certain characteristics includes people especially disagree idea action seeks invent process can speak dominated person especially doesnt assume anyone wrong because disagree tolerates ambiguitythere may simple answer solution seeks identify suspend fundamental assumptions definitions inaccurate takes time develop may never end can choose between discussion dialogue can either wiI learn dialogue try win lose choose debate win issue debate will inevitably degenerate argument choose sides enter conflict lose again Dialogue helps build trust common ground common understandings teamwork Dialogue way thinking learning together can use consistently will create honest VICTOR STANZEL died April 6 1997 home Schulenburg Texas age 87 buried Wednesday April 9 1997 St Rose Lima Catholic Cemetery Schulenburg son Edward Agnes Stanzel Victor born January 23 1910 farm house near Schulenburg Survivors include sister-in-law three nieces three nephews Victor always loved sight flight airplanes associated aeronautical objects As young boy growing up family farm father died eight during ensuing years until early adulthood began designing building small colorful mounted Scale models leading airplanes prevalent 1920s 1930s career started hobby gradually developed full-fledged design manufacturing operation model aircraft lasted 70 years Victor brother Joseph inducted Model Aviation Hall Fame 1986 AMAs 50th Anniversary banquet Lake Charles Louisiana Victor developed first Control Line model airplanes 1939 brought out famous Tiger Shark marketed under trade name U-Line Flying Other models designed developed sold kit form included Sharkadet Interceptor Baby Shark Texas Ranger Tuffy others developed single-line elevator control system model airplanes 1949 marketed under trade name Mono-Line Hying achieved national international speed records still standing today 1958 age 48 Victor developed new concept building readyto-fly toy model aircraft six-years-and-up age group Stanzel airplanes jets helicopters spacecraft toy hobby industry manufactured sold today designer manufacturer artist photographer businessman wore technical hats self-taught engineer always adhered highest level quality products considered criminal sell toy airplane inferior quality truly honest man highest moral character will remembered contribution control monoline flying missed model builders everywhere 4courtesy Victor Stanzel Co September 1997 141 View HQ See Page 176 overly romantic picture Academy museum now would like to get will also use evaluate changes make institution progress making toward fulfillment promise Most importantly will help us define problems before try solve example organization running out money could say solution get money Wrong lack money symptom solution cant find answer youre probably asking wrong question Effective dialogue demands participants courageous way people know other what represent Courage demands respect People cannot respect someone wont take stand blows wind Plus must have good heart sincere forgiving others Blaming person focusing problem cannot allowed Lastly engaging dialog demands certain personal characteristics well participating need willing change attitudes toward others themselves need see others themselves conscientious participants through dialogue developing reputation high standards ethics must look good intentions others willing give benefit doubt avoid assuming know motivations case museum must also adhere professional agenda discipline museum avoid personal agendas floating around workplace Enough said short exposition concept dialogue response excellent letter sent Michael Fritz AMA #5665 impassioned tone Michael wanted know focusing past view real problem declining aging membership also asked existence museum could rectify concerns increase Academy enrollment modeling participation asked many other questions well what think sincere attempt establish dialogue Kudos Michael spirit dialogue would like give two cents regard few concerns see inspire anyone else chime First response overriding vexation over lack young people model aviation would like posit notion young people will probably never again identify airplane like did young fact youth problem may problem rather symptom times Model railroading example experiencing same problem So lets try solve problem before its defined have audio tape Charles Hampson Grant lambasting Academy because its preoccupation gasoline engines urging leadership refocus efforts youth rubberpowered models Grants efforts considerable immortal proportion have nevertheless gone gas engines turbines knows whats next Turbines definitely childrens playthings Focusing youth problem may trying recreate past way Grant wanted Aircraft sorts lack aura mystique early years However certain events recent past especially AMA Model/Hobby Expo Muncie showed us excited kids can about model aviation presented context among great fun things Parents brought kids International Aeromodeling Center droves because wanted expose what knew worthwhile fun activities promoted positive youth development offered opportunity lifelong learning let past live museum focus what kids want today maybe can move Academy industry place theyve never Knowing cannot ourselves reverse societal trends allows us concentrate new ways integrate model aviation childrens learning play After model aviation still form aviation open will always sky high fun everyone Model Aviation ug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NO 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 FOR THE COLUMN month would like present Statement Activities taken financial statements year ended December 31 1996 As can see heading statement covers years 1995 1996 statement shows money came went Model Aviation advertising increased approximately $100000 approximately amount have revenues exceeding 1995 total can see expenses decreased Model Aviation magazine direct costs Officer services including magazines two items made up principal reduction expenses Because controlling expenses extra revenue generated Model Aviation advertising able have revenue year expenses operations Other revenue net expenses income presented previous article referred should desire know thee break down numbers Temporary restricted net assets represent monies designated specific uses generally arise people making contributions AMA specific purposes During past year received $92276 paid out $153622 $153622 represents money given us previous years construction road Free Flight site Additions museum collection subtraction amount represents items museum property disposed 1996 1996 year increase net assets $236620 good year 1995 least did have net loss Until later ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 1996 AND 1995 1996 AmountPercent UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS REVENUE Membership Museum patron program Club charter fees Event sanctions insurance Supply souvenir sales Model Aviation advertising Model Aviation subscriptions Net Assets Released Restrictions EXPENSES Operating expenses Model Aviation magazine direct costs Supply souvenir costs Depreciation amortization Officer services including magazines Committees National Championship contest EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES FROM OPERATIONS OTHER REVENUE NET ADDITIONS TO MUSEUM COLLECTION INCREASE IN UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS Contributions Dividends Net assets released restrictions INCREASE DECREASE IN TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS INCREASE IN NET ASSETS NET ASSETS Beginning year End year $5492216 113807 45031 73909 856637 26 6677386 803 1849673 25285 365191 165508 31798 6568150 262858 53896 18788 297966 92276 153622 61346 236620 6463066 $6699686 804% 00 17 07 11 125 14 978 22 1000 602 271 04 53 24 05 03 962 38 08 1995 Amount Percent $5486517 21635 112791 43905 70472 759861 83982 6579163 169571 ~7734 4101634 1932112 56948 327737 173219 35913 6642168 106566 289710 02 44 14 00 23 396276 182065 48 169571 09 35% 408818 813% 03 17 07 10 113 12 975 25 1000 608 286 08 49 26 05 02 984 16 42 00 58 27 00 25 02 60% 6054248 4966 143 Model Aviation September 1997 143 ml] b i 1 [s ii 11 1e] — Connecticut / Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1 077 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 F Notice State Maine Scale Shoot-out will take place August 2I 3 1997 hope receive notice before am month late I putting column L information contact Ray Labonte 207 797-5196 NEW ENGLAND RC Soaring Convention event hosted Downeast Soaring Club will take place Saturday November 15 1997 will Sheraton Tara Hotel Portland Maine cost one-day event just $20 includes luncheon buffet choice speakers will satisfy power pilots Dave Garwood slope jets Airtronics VP Larry Lloyd computer radios servos George Sparr Aerocomposite Products John Derstine Steve Savoie Aerotowing scale gliders Bill Kuhlman B2Streamlines airfoils information call Jim Armstrong 207 725-5758 E-mail jimarmstrong @Junocom Top Gun Ray Labonte Peter Flanigan Paul DOnofrio Charlie Nelson competed Top Gun Florida placed Top Ten Congratulations New England Stunt Team following sent Leon Bowen am including entirely primarily because pertains younger modelers New England Stunt Team conjunction Coast Chapel Church Marshfield Wrentham Development Center have assembled program work boys girls ages 10-13 build fly control-line model airplanes Under direction Mr Ed Skou Scituate ably assisted Paul Busheme New England Stunt Team program started over two years ago Initially kids built 1/2A models Paul helped get flying feel what its like fly control-line model airplanes has gone very well built enthusiasm next project kids build own Sig Akromaster airplanes fitted Fox 15 engines Winter/Spring project completed brought Wrentham field flight testing first session occurred late September 1996 three boys attending airplanes flew well nothing broken enclosed pictures show kids well director-Ed Skou Paul Busheme helping navigate air Again late October Mr Skou brought group Wrentham time eight boys girls lots supportive friends relatives As first session everyone got fly learned about fun flying controlline model aircraft airplanes engines acquired special purchase Hanson Hobby Shop Isnt amazing what can accomplished number people organizations decide work together common goal Everyone involved program has benefited some way Now Spring 1997 once again working working schedule next fun-fly kids Wrentham field have caught really well continue have high degree enthusiasm Model Aviation Lynch Frank Polcari L-R Ed Skou Kevin Lynch Dean Macintyre Adam WhitloW Paul Busheme teaching Frank Polcari Adam WhitloW Mark Lynch Frank Polcari Sig Akromaster Ibe written thu fi$uiu ueuOnoffOn March 1st treated outstanding symposium Syracuse hosted STARS ARCS clubs event reviewed Wes previous issue want mention personal benefit got opportunity meet Wes Dave Mathewson local AVP Lon Sauter discussions district happenings develop person relationship other administrators mid-March St Lawrence Center Mall near Massena site another static show Nearly 50 models display provided members Seaway Valley Modelaires Malone RC Modelers Maple City Prop Busters Maple City Prop Busters way held its AMA charter 22 years 1996 efforts resulted awarding Silver Leader Club Award proud able present well deserved plaque believe club can qualify Leader Club awards contact AVP AMA Muncie application made Ottawa IMAA symposium During visit stopped National Aviation Museum entry fee waived AMA members during symposium allowed rebuild area discovered Nieuport 12 undergoing very painstaking restoration Its example particular plane known exist world no plans manufacturers drawings available restoration crew has taken several hundred pictures thousands measurements process creating own set drawings Its like scratch-building full-scale basis So much colder regions district summaries will Jim Lewis VP have said past getting out meet membership top priorities last few months Ive some opportunities district small piece real estate jumped chance visit Radio Control Society Marine Park RCSMP Pennsylvania Avenue Radio Control Society PARCS because theyre close theyre theyre about $1050 away just tolls both clubs meet same building least slight chance finding way second visit Joe Lupo RCSMP President presented honorary membership well neat hat Cant have enough hats also showed clubs membership manual Its best example Ive seen date Names dates numbers rules helpful hints . everything might tempted ask new member neophyte modeler included manual Id interested examples other clubs . best ideas can shared through column PARCS visit somewhat daunting club very largest entire country can always anticipate lively discussion crowd large large crowd extended comments about two hours thereby putting everyone sleep left via side door undetected Just kidding Actually Ira Klein club VP made sure taken tour superior flying site Floyd Bennett Field used significant fullscale field after brief comments presented . hat 1 [6 gjjjjjjj New Jersey/ New Yorkl 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 Asseciate Vice Presidents Dave Babcenk 445 Stockton Street Hightotown NJ 08520-4501 Rey Brewn LISAS AFOENT OMP 460 805 ses APO AE 09703 Ray Jusclrkas 59 Livingston Street St Jemes NY 11780 Jarnea M Lewis P061 Cgdenburg NY 13669-0051 Dave Malhewsen eec 613 Cenrillus NY 13031 Bill Miller PO eec 335 Priecetoc Junction NJ 08550 Tern Murray 31 Voortrees Drive easking Ridge NJ 07500 Marlene Nikedem 407 Willow Street Lockyort NY 14094 Bill Peytliress 2 Hemlock Court Saugerties NY 12477 Adam CattIer 41 Perry Avenue Lethem NY 12110-2433 Terry Tarrennire 101 Smithfield Dr Endicolt NY 13760-4329 Frequency Ceerdinater Lee Canter 2062 Feb55 Lane Phoenic NY 13135-9507 315 695-2448 MARLENE NIKODEM past president Niagara County Radio Control Model Airplane Club 20-year veteran Pylon Racing fun-flying has agreed serve AVP western New York Marlene husband Ernie both very active involved fliers Look lots news area Five months 1997 time writing still havent seen weather could pass Spring Just about time thoughts like enter mind get note call Jim Lewis hardworking AVP up Ogdensburg New York spends time colder regions NY well Canada cementing relations MAAC neighbors times think mall shows chance pilots Jims area have get warm writes following activities February 2nd found Seaway Valley Modelaires Massena NY hosting annual Freeze Fly can see substantial amounts snow ground weather quite nice no wind sizzling 30 degrees thermometer Members four clubs participated event Later month traveled Watertown LeRay RC flyers staging mall show Folks Salmon Run Mall treated static video displays well lots AIVIA literature September 1997 145 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 Eiiis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gouid 1944 5 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 Noil 6042 Norwell Drive West Carroliton OH 45449-3112 937 435-9232 Matthew Turowski 524 Jefferson Street Pottsville PA 17901 717 622-0435 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 ALTOONA RADIO CONTROL CLUB Last April Altoona Radio Control Club Altoona Pennsylvania mall show covered aspects model aviation including giant scale pattern float free flight basic trainer purpose mall show generate membership compliment models AMA furnished hand out material videos lighted display helped explain sport public flight simulator also big plus Check out photos some Altoonas best Fred Berman Unfortunately Fred Berman District Ills outstanding AMA members passed away May 31 Fred will long remembered writing Model Aviation allegiance Mon Valley R/C Club activity pattern competitor Condolences expressed wife Grace daughters Barbara Carol KRC Electric Fly interest electric model flying appears increasing Fortunately District Ill has notable meet world anyone interested type flying 18th annual KRC Electric Fly will September 19-21 Queen City Airport Allentown Pennsylvania meet must calendar additional details contact Jim Wolstenholme 215 234-6845 visit clubs home page http/ourworldcompuservecom/homepages/ GeorgeYoos.2/krcelechtm AVP Matthew Turowski Matthew Turowski new Associate Vice President northern central Pennsylvania As mentioned last months column AVPs district focused obtaining maintaining flying sites Matt has very strong credentials related First belongs Tuscarora R/C Club has very positive ties Pennsylvania State Parks system profession lawyer strong background environmental law As AVP will very positive asset Contact him 524 Jefferson Street Pottsville PA 17901 1997 AMA Homecoming special thanks attendance years homecoming celebration Five District Ills AVPs much its success AVP Joe Vislay charge flightline operation assisted John Hathaway Dave Ellis Mike Barbee provided buddy box assistance modelers Westerville Model Aeronautics Association Frank Noll put several fantastic flight demos Westerville Model Aeronautics Association following excerpt WMAA Newsletter Center Gravity pertaining Westerville MAC participation local library results could hardly better both club library large number kinds planes display participants view demonstration flights featuring large scale planes pylon racers bats Over sixty kids parents opportunity actually fly plane six club members trainers buddy box arrangements allowed wished take turn controls addition static display flying hot dogs potato chips soft drinks everyone response library people participants great looking repeat performance next year Model Aviation iIIeULUUliS1bU 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 1-6554 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 Aiien 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 Mouiton 2217 Johnstown Road Chesapeake VA 23322 Phone 757 421-4545 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Phone 302798-8447 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 THIS MONTH START column want ad replacement Bob Harris District IV Helicopter Contest Board member Bob moving out District LV will living PA active helicopter competition active CD helicopter competition have involved least five years some form helicopter competition interested AMA District IV position send resume helicopter background AMA MEMBERSHIP Just received some bad news AMA HQ seems membership down about 3% has going few years now need something about Also report received Horizon Hobby Distributors indicates NRHSA meeting distributors complaining sales RC airplanes equipment also down considerably also figure average age todays modeler continues go up 46 signaling too few young people interested RC can should something about first thing get club members up-to-date AMA membership have flying field lately call get fired up again Lets also start member get member program District IV maybe will spread other districts Its great hobbylets keep around next hundred years following article AVP Bob Babura could help situation also build up club membership THE CBRC NEIGHBOR Appreciation Day tremendous success line day long people waiting take turns flying authorized instructor buddy box Adults well children both Hillcrest Elementary School Indian Creek School Model programs involved flying Over three hundred free hot dogs consumed Some people Dept Natural Resources appeared well several members Maryland State Legislature flying field leased CBRC Dept Natural Resources picture crowd field Neighbor Appreciation Day picture shows line kids adults waiting turn Buddy Box picture shows some very interested kids seeing what goes inside typical RC model THE DC MAXECUTERS Through efforts Paul Spreiregen DC Maxecuters first-ever Fly-In demonstration National Building Museum formerly Pension Building Washington DC club hoping have use museum two times year hopefully have use time annual kite-flying contest mall tourists seemed enjoy event very much 20 participants event classes Indoor models took part fan-jet flying wing microfilm models picture some Indoor models display National Building Museum Washington DC final picture John Worths balloon being flown Fly-In inside National Building Museum Thats month Time go flying dont forget take kid September 1997 147 GONE FLYING Babura AVP Maryland m I-I 11 [e mu i m Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 205 322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chldgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pevuncola FL 32514 Wilbeimina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cove Memphis TN 381 i8 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38852 Wiiiiam T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl i4ensei 383 eriansood 842 Meridian MS 38305 Louise io 288 Huntridge Way Wintersprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenin City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Avniston AL 38208 Linda OHeam 3415 Maze Le erandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove ttIvd Panama City Seach FL32408 George Peeryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm eench FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Oeinesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchenter TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 808 eno 10397 Pavrdo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Intedachen FL 32148 Phone 1804664-2517 RED SCHOLEFIELD Gainesville Florida writes As reported AMA News AMA Executive Council during April Executive Council session voted unanimously establish fund $100000 new product review. etails provided hope somebody can answer few questions 7 fair question deserves immediate reply no room page explain details vast new program embryo stage reporting conduct last Council Meeting As always $100000 fund seed money find explore new ways supplement dues income need other ways generate money need try shift financial burden away merely dues decide patches jackets like embroidering/embossing after new product review will have money ready invest equipment inventory Overall sound idea am glad someone asked question few years ago attended club Fly-In Waycross Georgia directly buffing famous Okefenokee swamp large untouched protected swampland harbors alligators other amphibious reptiles birds snakes fish like natural paradise time some minimal concern safety club members spectators Today Okefenokee RC Club has moved its flying field somewhat North has splendid place fly both hard surface grass strip 450 runways Pictured above some club officials contestants etc attending Clubs annual Fly-In Jerry Lee Chase Highsmith Tom Barnes Wade Daughtry Club Treasurer Bill Cselle Bradley Smith Harmon Moody Steve Hickox Bill Bryson Contest Director Allen Smith Allen said number award BEST OF SHOW went Edward Hewett way club has 25 members Adrian Cohen President Bill Cselle Treasurer IMPERIAL RADIO CONTROL CLUB Mulberry Florida held its Giant Scale Summer Rally last week want meet important officials conducted affair Shown above Contest Director Keith Hunt Jim Nunnallee Jim Utick Steve Fowler Doug Burrell 35 pilots attended FunFly restricted Giant Scale good time 4 day Giant Scale Memorial Fly-In conducted short time ago Greenville South Carolina annual huge affair held private airport Down hill model action large building can shelter real airplanes snap took VWII Steannan Trainer Biplane seldom run picture airplane model person pix People being important airplanes powerless resist shot Anyway back business blast called JOE NALL GIANT SCALE MEMORIAL Mike Gregory Contest Director annual Fly-In extremely popular thousands people attendance through 4 days introduced myself CD Mike Gregory immediately bought free Coke far deserved . ed around snap CD Mike Gregory little girl Melissa Gregory age 11 Daddys helper Now want meet people behind whoopy-do below some ones responsible famous Fly-In Shown Announcer Bob Saddler loudspeaker hand CoFounder Joey Gnffen CD Mike Gregory Head Mentor Herby McKinney CoFounder Gene Strozier Youll probably see plenty color pictures mag coveting annual event gentlemen picture ones responsible everything happening Without wouldnt JOE NALL Fly-In affair Last month reported Juniors won Carolina Classic Control Line Contest via Assoc Vice President Ward Van Duzer covers CL No room last month picture below L-R Sean Stewart 2nd Jr Stunt Billy Hubbard 1st Kevin Stewart 3rd Coach Watt Moore behind Model Aviation i 1 [ aLUM 11 LO] t m Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky/ Missoun Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 706 457-2177 E-Mail Internet sysbauer@char1iecnsiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Dab & Scott Justice 1565 Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hsl Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761 -1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct Saint Charles MO 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Lees Summit MO 64066 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 123B Higginaville MO 64037 816 584-6284 FORT WAYNE IN Club #285 Fort Wayne Flying Circuits held Giant Scale meet 53 pilots 65 models present two-day event drew large crowds both days J Clarke club secretary submitted photos information Picture has C Villard beautiful Extra 260 powered MOKI 18 Next have R Zimmerman Ohio 300s Sachs 32 up front club instructor flying skills mind boggling No Fear R Young Big John ST 90 D Pruden Sig Spacewalker powered Sachs 32 giant Stinger Q42 L Kedney LEXINGTON KY Club #318 Lexington Model Airplane Club Schroeder provided following pictures information first picture shows outdoor FF fly-in held last October Eight contestants pictured L R D Price J Atkinson R Hancock B Hancock front E Dominguez W Barr N Lincoln K Papp Next couple pictures Indoor fly-in First gang L R front row J Ryker W Ryker B Hancock Back row R Hancock N Lincoln E Dominguez W Brusseau J Atkinson Schroeder L McFarland Will whole pattern W Barr second picture has pro giving few pointers novice W Barr B Hancock Awhile back twin Chipmunk published column Several readers wanted pictures information Span 81 inches weight 14 pounds powered two OS 70 Surpasses props 12 x 8 APC radio Airtronics nine servos would like contact builder/flyer Bob Schepple 487 Brightfield Trails Manchester MO 63021 E-mail rhscheppel@worldnetattnet ember 1997 149 Em] U 1 LWU 1 in Dave GIsh 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Laslk 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 Robottl 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496S Summerlon 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 TillS COLUMN comes Muncie TN during Homecoming/Expo event early June RAIN Yes did rain Friday Saturday may continue Sunday However modelers spectators turned out large quantifies lot fun Yes got plenty flying between showers occasionally during museum looking better ever would have surprised see bunch kids fishing pond front Headquarters next day boats sailing AMA sea Farther down road great-looking dirt mud track busy kids running cars over couple circus-size tents covered variety exhibitors offered some tremendous deals modeling products huge raffle tons great prizes keeping pavilion busy people day along EAA Young Eagle signup flights between showers RC area dozen large campers/motorhomes parked along edge parking lot some large tents provided needed shelter unpound area along flightline nice variety airplanes ranging trainers -scale flew day between showers Several flight stations kept busy buddy box flying huge group kids kids lined up day get chance test skills RC airplane least three buddy box trainers air whenever wasnt raining half kids start flying models well have add another runway spite weather would rate fantastic weekend sport model aviation big community builder AMA Community building must become major goals us must take time show neighbors locality good people have around first group months pictures show different groups modelers participate activities put us favorable position Just ask parents of kids pictured what think about model airplanes theyll till theyre greatest Clubs check charter forms challenge yourselves become Leader Clubs Leader members sure send Leader Member Questionnaire Im looking members have AMA members 50 years longerplease send fax call names little history future column would like list names recognition service Time go flyingsee field p youngsters build rubberpowered models Discover Aviation Days Pat set up activity local EAA chapter national manufacturer sponsors Photo Bob Cheney 150 Model Aviation Sandburg stringing out flying wires next lineup Control Line models flew two days during Discover Aviation Days kids got first Control Line flights members Piston Poppers CL club Photo Bob Cheney Some Sands Model Airplane Club Marquette Michigan lineup during April Mall Show Photo Gene Pastori Students Free Flight Club North View Jr HS prepare rubber-powered models help Minneapolis Model Aero Club days flying Minneapolis Metrodome Jenoveba Cabral L Juan Cabral Jaco Westerhouse Rory Johnson Brandon Rudolph back camera Photo Jim Ladwig Two radio gurus show us what sport aboutgreat friends Pete Waters L George Steiner Toledo show Jim Ladwig L Craig Lamatsch Aaron Petersen still smiling after coordinating building flying 550 kid-built rubber powered models during Discover Aviation Days Anoka Airport Blame Minnesota Photo Bob Cheney Dr Pat Redig Director Minnesota Raptor Center smiles another Pete Waters makes point show us airplane taking shape hes actually working I -i g i [e UIIE i 1 i Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Teous George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away E-mail noblur@junocom Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weathertord TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 67124 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 ValIs 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Wafts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148210658-6846 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Sometime back EC cited obtaining keeping flying sites being highest priority has brought forefront few times recently number clubs have faced finding new site District VIII subject has come up quite often District VIII E-mail newsletter Responding some requests assistance Stuart Rush Northwest Houston R/C Club sent following letter jumping ship panic rumor second action put together team define new site requirements make buy lease decisions based clubs future needs put together diverse group members included lawyers accountants guide club decisions third action locate property met requirements set down site committee much-debated decision purchase own property settled 55-acre tract rice field also 10-year flood plain property attractively priced far enough away civilization allow us enjoy activity years come also no danger housing development near future financing arranged through donations land limited group composed club members club member loaned balance needed loan control over property made slightly higher rate current CD earning some 5 years ago now look back see best possible decisions could have made pain associated move now have field owned run entire club membership What better definition could pure R/C Heaven Make Any Kind Modeling Heaven Stuart Theres way skin cat Dad used say club handled well another way inventive club members have solved flying site problem have informed about club can work within its community foster programs importance Whether charities youth programs crucial relationship established unusual look beyond own interests find whole new venue explore can benefit Tip month Quite often new powerful exotic engines seeing today can pretty threatening sure never get bitten way sure engine ready start called Bump flip method Often new engine has liberally oiled factory means must clear engine lube have fuel combustion chamber instead oil procedure has worked years 1 Put few drops fuel venturilcarb 2 Grab prop fist turn engine over several times 3 Connect starter battery pull prop over blade still fist mixture correct will feel definite bump engine tries fire Once feel bump safe flip engine once doesnt start repeat pull-through prop fist until feel bump again always feel bump before flip little chance getting hit prop alternate version technique particularly applicable high-compression engines have ABC/AAC cylinder assemblies metallurgy systems requires fit top dead center unusually tight fact squeaky tight best way have found starting engines prime few drops fuel exhaust hook up battery plug pull through feeling bump bump felt slap prop backwards Usually engine will start right up important message indiscriminant flipping will get good crack knuckles Use bump flip painless easier starting ike share unfortunate event happened club several years ago took bad luck turned best thing could have ever happened history Northwest Houston R/C Club 1991 after 10 years use lease suddenly canceled old flying site Nobody property owner knew exact reasons cancellation left us bad dilemma should go wasted lot blood sweat money 20 acres pure RC Heaven now gone 30-minute conversation between land owner club president first action club members local model shops Clear concise communication dispel rumors would inevitably come up thing no club needs distraction damage control midst crisis Proper handling prevents membership September 1997 151 Northwest Houston R/G Club has great flying field 1000-foot runway 800-foot runway 200 x 600-foot waterway foreground large covered pit area evident front grass runways Read became proud owners column month 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 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 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 Salina KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 9188 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Nebraska Hastings skylarks put static display February 1 2 huster aviation fund-raiser show Hastings city auditorium fund-raiser help 1997 huster aviation show Harvard Nebraska airfield shows main attraction two astronauts Charles J Precourt Bonnie J Dunbar Thirteen pilots paid up time Fourth Annual Western Flyers/Swift X-Country event began Omaha 10 signed up fly year appears have difficult actually get out course Looking written results six flags returned though sky looked productive last year Pat Flinn able garner 58 miles Pat Flinn did 48 miles first time course last year However cut year difficult both organizers pilots must said however no complained Final standings First place Pat Flinn 58 miles second place Steve Rohman 35 miles third place Loren Blinde 34 miles fourth place Kenny Bergstrom 16 miles fifth place Paul Wright 12 miles sixth place Wayne Henning 11 miles Thanks came out ad helped special thanks brought out family bought packages pig would like offer very special thank you made contributions materials though could attend helped divert what setting itself up calamitous disaster whole week CDs worst nightmare come true Submitted Chris Knowley News Colorado Letter Russ Miller Thank joining Arvada Associated Modelers 1997 Airshow Colorado Jefferson County Airport attendance well attendance Jay Mealy AMA Dave Brown well lovely wives greatly appreciated members AAM Airshow Colorado bi-yearly air show held Jefferson County Airport greater Metro Denver area performers national air show teams has included Air Force Thunderbirds As has practice past Airshow Colorado has invited Arvada Associated Modelers represent modeling aviation public Arvada Associated Modelers proud club over 300 members strong have chartered club #0399 AMA since 1975 Gold club have since start AMA program 1997 version Airshow Colorado AAM again chosen open show first act list Starting -scale Super Cub towing 18-foot banner ARVADA ASSOCIATED MODELERS total 16 airplanes 2 helicopters fit 20-minute show pleased aviation crowd over 65000 Saturday May 31 55000-plus Sunday June 1 1997 show started 10 am final act Saturday Thunderbirds 4 pm. Needless say spectacular show AAM club total 54 fixed-wing models display 4 Helicopters included large Heli camera board dowolink took live pictures crowd pictures downlinked local TV station broadcasting interest shown crowd model aviation overwhelming Sunday June 1 show again started 10 am AAM doing honors followed professional group air show performers After about 2 hours outstanding show tragedy struck F-86 piloted retired United Airlines pilot Capt Jack M Rosamond failed complete loop crashed field F-86 hit ground estimated speed 480 mph Aviation lost great pilot dedicated supporter flying flash second Capt Rosamond over 5000 hours F-86s just completed rebuilding particular aircraft has premier airshow performers last 5 years will missed Again AAM would like thank Jay Mealy Dave Brown coming beautiful state joining up Airshow Colorado 1997 Jim Shaw AIRSHOW COLORADO Arvada Associated Modelers flying sequence 1-OPEN banner tow 3 aircraft flying Jim Shaw Eric Lopez Bob Moffitt Ted Hibbs Super Cub Weeks Solution Extra 300 Ultra Sport streamers 2-Second Group Steve GradyKrazy flying general aerobatics Dan OHaraSr Kadet DREAMS OF FLIGHT Don SiravoSig HOG George BaxterSportster 3-Third Group Bob Campbell PA-48 TURBO P-Si Bob C David Slingsby flying together David Slingsby P-47 Vince Lopez Portnavia 4-Fourth Group Todd Doty Chris Stelter Buzz Butler Decathalon smoke Sukhoi Pattern Plane 5-Fifth Group Bill Heagle Chuck Hobart Tom Powers Bill Murphy Ace 120 Bipe w/smoke Sukhoi X-CELL X-CELL 152 Model Aviation right Astronaut Charles J Precourt Astronaut Bonnie J Dunbar Scott Zimmerman Bob Beirow Bill Zimmerman Jay Dowdy gather around Bob Beirows AT-6 U] AU 1 urn Arizona / California / Hawaii Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom http/Mwwama-1 Ocom/ama Glenn Carter 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 Tucaon Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See laat montha column additional AVPa Coordinatoral 1997 7-12 Model Aviation Youth Academy again huge success students nine California high schools competed head-to-head competition aircraft design flight performance Under guidance program director Charles Kelley help local modelers Anaheim Compton RC Clubs students designed built flew own aircraft years project design focused aerobatic performance culminated competitive fly oft Mile Square Park Fountain Valley CA May 311997 po~ encing Saturday August 30 Labor Day weekend AMA District X will host 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition District X chartered clubs San Francisco Bay area have come together host prestigious event includes dozen competitive non competitive aeromodeling activities nine-day extravaganza culminates weekend September 6-7 huge aeromodeling air show industry exposition Moffett Federal Airfield Mountain View California NASA US Navy have literally opened thetr doors modeling community Hangar will house wide variety exhibitor displays aeromodeling demonstrations take place tarmac once bore shadow worlds largest solid frame lighter-than-air aircraft Macon Events throughout week will include numerous popular aeromodeling events tons opportunity recreational flying well Youth family activities abound South Bay area extends its world famous hospitality Plan late Summer vacation bring kids senior members will enjoy special day set aside just Wednesday September 3 Come join friends make new acquaintances AMA Expo 97 events include IMAC Pattern Scale Giant Scale Jets Helicopters Soaring Pylon Racing Warbird Racing 4-Stroke Electric SAM 01 Time Fun Control Line information registration please contact Don Goeschl 513 W Avenue J-13 Lancaster CA 93534 805940-6066 e-mail amaexpo@aolcom Till next time . Keepem safe Keepem flyn. See There! 4September 1997 153 Associate Vice Presidents Local modelers call out basic flight maneuvers advanced students put aircraft through paces August 30 September 71997 Jean Andrews Tucson AZ prepares classic Playboy launch 1997 Blacksheep Champs May 23-26 Taft California Local youth experience model building Second Annual NORCAL RIC Show May 17-18 Santa Rosa CA Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE SSih Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowsione Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincoit 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg Si Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 823 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooei Ci LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinsior Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 SENATE BILL 395 guarantees model aircraft can flown off over Exclusive Farm Use land now Law Oregon Thanks success go got involved As usually happens some involved others John Stroup example main communications manager especially mail address Johns work both information communication prime importance deserves deepest gratitude work time diligence Recently John sent following past weekend Ive mulling over mind victory Oregon legislature Senate Bill 395 think its time recognize some folks what did group John didnt put own name down couldnt have won him Van Moore Salem RIC Pilots Assn led directed progress SB-395 through legislature Van appeared work magic times obviously understands enjoys chess game involved getting legislation passed got Senator Fisher sponsor bill championed bill step Sen Fisher Senate Water Land Use Committee committee reviewed bill Senate Van got Sen Fisher Rep Tom Whelan lead off testimony bill first came up committee House Doug Port Salem R/C Pilots Assn retired lawyer directed legal battle Marion County both Salem RIC Pilots Assn Barnstormers paid initial legal fees Salem R/C Pilots Assn out own pocket several thousand dollars Doug wrote initial language section SB 395 very important chose place existing land use law language should inserted insight placement language will enable us use EFU land requirement conditional use permit Doug Van worked closely together did testifying behalf before legislative committees interesting aside Sen Ted Ferrioli member Senate Water Land Use Committee recognized Doug someone worked both Department Veterans Affairs During testimony called Doug out hall time didnt know After Senator Ferrioli became strongest supporters Alan Lasneski Salem R/C Pilots Assn President stepped forward help organize lead what now call Oregon Model Aircraft Club Alliance Norm Rushton Dan Colley Barnstormers also involved initially left Norm area lost home fire Dan dropped out Alan provided initial steadying hand required keep us track working together Dan Gellner Klamath Falls Flightmasters helped us understand Oregon Farm Bureaus concerns enabled us make some changes bill hurting cause too much Ed McCollough no sooner gave Dans name E-mail list became embroiled discussion members club Farm Bureau VP Thank Dan acting intermediary Dan Dietz Keizer R/C Assn President got us contact Representative Tom Whelan point sponsored similar bill House ie HB-3425 Since SB-395 got head start Tom signed SB-395 let bill die committee Roger Weeks Columbia Gorge RIC Flyers personal friend Rep Frank Shields Vice Chairman House Environment Energy Committee committee considered bill House Roger Van Doug able meet Representative Shields prior hearing Van Doug also able meet several other committee members well Duane Elliott South Lane R/C Modelers E-mailed explanation club worked Lane County Parks Dept Oregon State Dept Fish Wildlife clean up public flying site improve natural habitat wildlife mentioned public service kids gave compelling arguments use farm land forwarded member House Environment Energy Committee immediately got positive response Representative Jim Welsh represents Lane Douglas counties Van Doug subsequently able meet Rep Welsh supported cause Graham Hicks Grande Ronde Bush Pilots worked hard us Eastern Oregon Mark Simmons Rep area House Environment Energy Committee Mark strongly supported cause signed onto bill Graham told Marks office called him tell him vote went Ken Ray Northcoast R/C Modelers swung Representative Tim Josi camp Senator Thomas Wilde voted nay bill Senate Water Land Use Committee However Sen Wilde testified voted bill Senate floor Afterwards learned Fred Ochoas Salem R/C Pilots Assn wife works Sen Wildes office Fred did get chance discuss situation Senator . Richard Lary Canby Dusters Newsletter Editor started exchanging E mail messages back last November order get nitty gritty what going legal battle just kept adding people E-mail list after Oregon Model Aircraft Club Alliance grew out initial activity Lary published mailed OMACA newsletter club Oregon last February Bob Stalick Willamette Modelers Club helped us sort through free flight language kept getting screwed up Legislative Counsel early Byron Hendricks Salem RIC Pilots Assn forwarded E-mail received Representative Dennis Luke Byron Johnston response E-mails Both voted bill Representative Luke House Environment Energy Committee during hearing walked over Van Doug testifying gave him note saying sensed no opposition bill committee cut short Later response Thank Representative Luke told opposition didnt have very good arguments . bill deserved win Some guys up North must have talked Representative Mike Fahey because also very strong bill House committee . agreeing take bill floor called Rep Faheys office find out initial third reading bill going House Lorene office has called several times information directions etc Today called tell passed . am constituents Thats what call bending over backwards helpful credit really belongs guys . everyone participated system couldnt have done what did Salem guys hadnt writing E-mailing phoning legislators system worked No could amazed am what accomplished Thanks guys being needed Stroup Oregon Model Aircraft Club Alliance 154 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/09
Page Numbers: 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154
A Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 WA Lu 5-f4 U jaW A# 11119 1 Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 IN RECENT COLUMN asked comments readers concerning What doing Academy thats wholly worthwhile benefits everybody member nonmember alike justifies considerable public private support seek am convinced grand questions heart existence especially museums needs answered fully possible before mount campaign support make changes move museum corporate public institution What Im trying asking question establish dialogue interested persons us use word dialogue loosely everyday conversation mean talking other want use word mean something greater way communicating encourages learning based mutual respect sense dialogue can seen process certain characteristics includes people especially disagree idea action seeks invent process can speak dominated person especially doesnt assume anyone wrong because disagree tolerates ambiguitythere may simple answer solution seeks identify suspend fundamental assumptions definitions inaccurate takes time develop may never end can choose between discussion dialogue can either wiI learn dialogue try win lose choose debate win issue debate will inevitably degenerate argument choose sides enter conflict lose again Dialogue helps build trust common ground common understandings teamwork Dialogue way thinking learning together can use consistently will create honest VICTOR STANZEL died April 6 1997 home Schulenburg Texas age 87 buried Wednesday April 9 1997 St Rose Lima Catholic Cemetery Schulenburg son Edward Agnes Stanzel Victor born January 23 1910 farm house near Schulenburg Survivors include sister-in-law three nieces three nephews Victor always loved sight flight airplanes associated aeronautical objects As young boy growing up family farm father died eight during ensuing years until early adulthood began designing building small colorful mounted Scale models leading airplanes prevalent 1920s 1930s career started hobby gradually developed full-fledged design manufacturing operation model aircraft lasted 70 years Victor brother Joseph inducted Model Aviation Hall Fame 1986 AMAs 50th Anniversary banquet Lake Charles Louisiana Victor developed first Control Line model airplanes 1939 brought out famous Tiger Shark marketed under trade name U-Line Flying Other models designed developed sold kit form included Sharkadet Interceptor Baby Shark Texas Ranger Tuffy others developed single-line elevator control system model airplanes 1949 marketed under trade name Mono-Line Hying achieved national international speed records still standing today 1958 age 48 Victor developed new concept building readyto-fly toy model aircraft six-years-and-up age group Stanzel airplanes jets helicopters spacecraft toy hobby industry manufactured sold today designer manufacturer artist photographer businessman wore technical hats self-taught engineer always adhered highest level quality products considered criminal sell toy airplane inferior quality truly honest man highest moral character will remembered contribution control monoline flying missed model builders everywhere 4courtesy Victor Stanzel Co September 1997 141 View HQ See Page 176 overly romantic picture Academy museum now would like to get will also use evaluate changes make institution progress making toward fulfillment promise Most importantly will help us define problems before try solve example organization running out money could say solution get money Wrong lack money symptom solution cant find answer youre probably asking wrong question Effective dialogue demands participants courageous way people know other what represent Courage demands respect People cannot respect someone wont take stand blows wind Plus must have good heart sincere forgiving others Blaming person focusing problem cannot allowed Lastly engaging dialog demands certain personal characteristics well participating need willing change attitudes toward others themselves need see others themselves conscientious participants through dialogue developing reputation high standards ethics must look good intentions others willing give benefit doubt avoid assuming know motivations case museum must also adhere professional agenda discipline museum avoid personal agendas floating around workplace Enough said short exposition concept dialogue response excellent letter sent Michael Fritz AMA #5665 impassioned tone Michael wanted know focusing past view real problem declining aging membership also asked existence museum could rectify concerns increase Academy enrollment modeling participation asked many other questions well what think sincere attempt establish dialogue Kudos Michael spirit dialogue would like give two cents regard few concerns see inspire anyone else chime First response overriding vexation over lack young people model aviation would like posit notion young people will probably never again identify airplane like did young fact youth problem may problem rather symptom times Model railroading example experiencing same problem So lets try solve problem before its defined have audio tape Charles Hampson Grant lambasting Academy because its preoccupation gasoline engines urging leadership refocus efforts youth rubberpowered models Grants efforts considerable immortal proportion have nevertheless gone gas engines turbines knows whats next Turbines definitely childrens playthings Focusing youth problem may trying recreate past way Grant wanted Aircraft sorts lack aura mystique early years However certain events recent past especially AMA Model/Hobby Expo Muncie showed us excited kids can about model aviation presented context among great fun things Parents brought kids International Aeromodeling Center droves because wanted expose what knew worthwhile fun activities promoted positive youth development offered opportunity lifelong learning let past live museum focus what kids want today maybe can move Academy industry place theyve never Knowing cannot ourselves reverse societal trends allows us concentrate new ways integrate model aviation childrens learning play After model aviation still form aviation open will always sky high fun everyone Model Aviation ug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NO 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 FOR THE COLUMN month would like present Statement Activities taken financial statements year ended December 31 1996 As can see heading statement covers years 1995 1996 statement shows money came went Model Aviation advertising increased approximately $100000 approximately amount have revenues exceeding 1995 total can see expenses decreased Model Aviation magazine direct costs Officer services including magazines two items made up principal reduction expenses Because controlling expenses extra revenue generated Model Aviation advertising able have revenue year expenses operations Other revenue net expenses income presented previous article referred should desire know thee break down numbers Temporary restricted net assets represent monies designated specific uses generally arise people making contributions AMA specific purposes During past year received $92276 paid out $153622 $153622 represents money given us previous years construction road Free Flight site Additions museum collection subtraction amount represents items museum property disposed 1996 1996 year increase net assets $236620 good year 1995 least did have net loss Until later ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 1996 AND 1995 1996 AmountPercent UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS REVENUE Membership Museum patron program Club charter fees Event sanctions insurance Supply souvenir sales Model Aviation advertising Model Aviation subscriptions Net Assets Released Restrictions EXPENSES Operating expenses Model Aviation magazine direct costs Supply souvenir costs Depreciation amortization Officer services including magazines Committees National Championship contest EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES FROM OPERATIONS OTHER REVENUE NET ADDITIONS TO MUSEUM COLLECTION INCREASE IN UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS Contributions Dividends Net assets released restrictions INCREASE DECREASE IN TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS INCREASE IN NET ASSETS NET ASSETS Beginning year End year $5492216 113807 45031 73909 856637 26 6677386 803 1849673 25285 365191 165508 31798 6568150 262858 53896 18788 297966 92276 153622 61346 236620 6463066 $6699686 804% 00 17 07 11 125 14 978 22 1000 602 271 04 53 24 05 03 962 38 08 1995 Amount Percent $5486517 21635 112791 43905 70472 759861 83982 6579163 169571 ~7734 4101634 1932112 56948 327737 173219 35913 6642168 106566 289710 02 44 14 00 23 396276 182065 48 169571 09 35% 408818 813% 03 17 07 10 113 12 975 25 1000 608 286 08 49 26 05 02 984 16 42 00 58 27 00 25 02 60% 6054248 4966 143 Model Aviation September 1997 143 ml] b i 1 [s ii 11 1e] — Connecticut / Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1 077 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 F Notice State Maine Scale Shoot-out will take place August 2I 3 1997 hope receive notice before am month late I putting column L information contact Ray Labonte 207 797-5196 NEW ENGLAND RC Soaring Convention event hosted Downeast Soaring Club will take place Saturday November 15 1997 will Sheraton Tara Hotel Portland Maine cost one-day event just $20 includes luncheon buffet choice speakers will satisfy power pilots Dave Garwood slope jets Airtronics VP Larry Lloyd computer radios servos George Sparr Aerocomposite Products John Derstine Steve Savoie Aerotowing scale gliders Bill Kuhlman B2Streamlines airfoils information call Jim Armstrong 207 725-5758 E-mail jimarmstrong @Junocom Top Gun Ray Labonte Peter Flanigan Paul DOnofrio Charlie Nelson competed Top Gun Florida placed Top Ten Congratulations New England Stunt Team following sent Leon Bowen am including entirely primarily because pertains younger modelers New England Stunt Team conjunction Coast Chapel Church Marshfield Wrentham Development Center have assembled program work boys girls ages 10-13 build fly control-line model airplanes Under direction Mr Ed Skou Scituate ably assisted Paul Busheme New England Stunt Team program started over two years ago Initially kids built 1/2A models Paul helped get flying feel what its like fly control-line model airplanes has gone very well built enthusiasm next project kids build own Sig Akromaster airplanes fitted Fox 15 engines Winter/Spring project completed brought Wrentham field flight testing first session occurred late September 1996 three boys attending airplanes flew well nothing broken enclosed pictures show kids well director-Ed Skou Paul Busheme helping navigate air Again late October Mr Skou brought group Wrentham time eight boys girls lots supportive friends relatives As first session everyone got fly learned about fun flying controlline model aircraft airplanes engines acquired special purchase Hanson Hobby Shop Isnt amazing what can accomplished number people organizations decide work together common goal Everyone involved program has benefited some way Now Spring 1997 once again working working schedule next fun-fly kids Wrentham field have caught really well continue have high degree enthusiasm Model Aviation Lynch Frank Polcari L-R Ed Skou Kevin Lynch Dean Macintyre Adam WhitloW Paul Busheme teaching Frank Polcari Adam WhitloW Mark Lynch Frank Polcari Sig Akromaster Ibe written thu fi$uiu ueuOnoffOn March 1st treated outstanding symposium Syracuse hosted STARS ARCS clubs event reviewed Wes previous issue want mention personal benefit got opportunity meet Wes Dave Mathewson local AVP Lon Sauter discussions district happenings develop person relationship other administrators mid-March St Lawrence Center Mall near Massena site another static show Nearly 50 models display provided members Seaway Valley Modelaires Malone RC Modelers Maple City Prop Busters Maple City Prop Busters way held its AMA charter 22 years 1996 efforts resulted awarding Silver Leader Club Award proud able present well deserved plaque believe club can qualify Leader Club awards contact AVP AMA Muncie application made Ottawa IMAA symposium During visit stopped National Aviation Museum entry fee waived AMA members during symposium allowed rebuild area discovered Nieuport 12 undergoing very painstaking restoration Its example particular plane known exist world no plans manufacturers drawings available restoration crew has taken several hundred pictures thousands measurements process creating own set drawings Its like scratch-building full-scale basis So much colder regions district summaries will Jim Lewis VP have said past getting out meet membership top priorities last few months Ive some opportunities district small piece real estate jumped chance visit Radio Control Society Marine Park RCSMP Pennsylvania Avenue Radio Control Society PARCS because theyre close theyre theyre about $1050 away just tolls both clubs meet same building least slight chance finding way second visit Joe Lupo RCSMP President presented honorary membership well neat hat Cant have enough hats also showed clubs membership manual Its best example Ive seen date Names dates numbers rules helpful hints . everything might tempted ask new member neophyte modeler included manual Id interested examples other clubs . best ideas can shared through column PARCS visit somewhat daunting club very largest entire country can always anticipate lively discussion crowd large large crowd extended comments about two hours thereby putting everyone sleep left via side door undetected Just kidding Actually Ira Klein club VP made sure taken tour superior flying site Floyd Bennett Field used significant fullscale field after brief comments presented . hat 1 [6 gjjjjjjj New Jersey/ New Yorkl 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 Asseciate Vice Presidents Dave Babcenk 445 Stockton Street Hightotown NJ 08520-4501 Rey Brewn LISAS AFOENT OMP 460 805 ses APO AE 09703 Ray Jusclrkas 59 Livingston Street St Jemes NY 11780 Jarnea M Lewis P061 Cgdenburg NY 13669-0051 Dave Malhewsen eec 613 Cenrillus NY 13031 Bill Miller PO eec 335 Priecetoc Junction NJ 08550 Tern Murray 31 Voortrees Drive easking Ridge NJ 07500 Marlene Nikedem 407 Willow Street Lockyort NY 14094 Bill Peytliress 2 Hemlock Court Saugerties NY 12477 Adam CattIer 41 Perry Avenue Lethem NY 12110-2433 Terry Tarrennire 101 Smithfield Dr Endicolt NY 13760-4329 Frequency Ceerdinater Lee Canter 2062 Feb55 Lane Phoenic NY 13135-9507 315 695-2448 MARLENE NIKODEM past president Niagara County Radio Control Model Airplane Club 20-year veteran Pylon Racing fun-flying has agreed serve AVP western New York Marlene husband Ernie both very active involved fliers Look lots news area Five months 1997 time writing still havent seen weather could pass Spring Just about time thoughts like enter mind get note call Jim Lewis hardworking AVP up Ogdensburg New York spends time colder regions NY well Canada cementing relations MAAC neighbors times think mall shows chance pilots Jims area have get warm writes following activities February 2nd found Seaway Valley Modelaires Massena NY hosting annual Freeze Fly can see substantial amounts snow ground weather quite nice no wind sizzling 30 degrees thermometer Members four clubs participated event Later month traveled Watertown LeRay RC flyers staging mall show Folks Salmon Run Mall treated static video displays well lots AIVIA literature September 1997 145 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 Eiiis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gouid 1944 5 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 Noil 6042 Norwell Drive West Carroliton OH 45449-3112 937 435-9232 Matthew Turowski 524 Jefferson Street Pottsville PA 17901 717 622-0435 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 ALTOONA RADIO CONTROL CLUB Last April Altoona Radio Control Club Altoona Pennsylvania mall show covered aspects model aviation including giant scale pattern float free flight basic trainer purpose mall show generate membership compliment models AMA furnished hand out material videos lighted display helped explain sport public flight simulator also big plus Check out photos some Altoonas best Fred Berman Unfortunately Fred Berman District Ills outstanding AMA members passed away May 31 Fred will long remembered writing Model Aviation allegiance Mon Valley R/C Club activity pattern competitor Condolences expressed wife Grace daughters Barbara Carol KRC Electric Fly interest electric model flying appears increasing Fortunately District Ill has notable meet world anyone interested type flying 18th annual KRC Electric Fly will September 19-21 Queen City Airport Allentown Pennsylvania meet must calendar additional details contact Jim Wolstenholme 215 234-6845 visit clubs home page http/ourworldcompuservecom/homepages/ GeorgeYoos.2/krcelechtm AVP Matthew Turowski Matthew Turowski new Associate Vice President northern central Pennsylvania As mentioned last months column AVPs district focused obtaining maintaining flying sites Matt has very strong credentials related First belongs Tuscarora R/C Club has very positive ties Pennsylvania State Parks system profession lawyer strong background environmental law As AVP will very positive asset Contact him 524 Jefferson Street Pottsville PA 17901 1997 AMA Homecoming special thanks attendance years homecoming celebration Five District Ills AVPs much its success AVP Joe Vislay charge flightline operation assisted John Hathaway Dave Ellis Mike Barbee provided buddy box assistance modelers Westerville Model Aeronautics Association Frank Noll put several fantastic flight demos Westerville Model Aeronautics Association following excerpt WMAA Newsletter Center Gravity pertaining Westerville MAC participation local library results could hardly better both club library large number kinds planes display participants view demonstration flights featuring large scale planes pylon racers bats Over sixty kids parents opportunity actually fly plane six club members trainers buddy box arrangements allowed wished take turn controls addition static display flying hot dogs potato chips soft drinks everyone response library people participants great looking repeat performance next year Model Aviation iIIeULUUliS1bU 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 1-6554 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 Aiien 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 Mouiton 2217 Johnstown Road Chesapeake VA 23322 Phone 757 421-4545 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Phone 302798-8447 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 THIS MONTH START column want ad replacement Bob Harris District IV Helicopter Contest Board member Bob moving out District LV will living PA active helicopter competition active CD helicopter competition have involved least five years some form helicopter competition interested AMA District IV position send resume helicopter background AMA MEMBERSHIP Just received some bad news AMA HQ seems membership down about 3% has going few years now need something about Also report received Horizon Hobby Distributors indicates NRHSA meeting distributors complaining sales RC airplanes equipment also down considerably also figure average age todays modeler continues go up 46 signaling too few young people interested RC can should something about first thing get club members up-to-date AMA membership have flying field lately call get fired up again Lets also start member get member program District IV maybe will spread other districts Its great hobbylets keep around next hundred years following article AVP Bob Babura could help situation also build up club membership THE CBRC NEIGHBOR Appreciation Day tremendous success line day long people waiting take turns flying authorized instructor buddy box Adults well children both Hillcrest Elementary School Indian Creek School Model programs involved flying Over three hundred free hot dogs consumed Some people Dept Natural Resources appeared well several members Maryland State Legislature flying field leased CBRC Dept Natural Resources picture crowd field Neighbor Appreciation Day picture shows line kids adults waiting turn Buddy Box picture shows some very interested kids seeing what goes inside typical RC model THE DC MAXECUTERS Through efforts Paul Spreiregen DC Maxecuters first-ever Fly-In demonstration National Building Museum formerly Pension Building Washington DC club hoping have use museum two times year hopefully have use time annual kite-flying contest mall tourists seemed enjoy event very much 20 participants event classes Indoor models took part fan-jet flying wing microfilm models picture some Indoor models display National Building Museum Washington DC final picture John Worths balloon being flown Fly-In inside National Building Museum Thats month Time go flying dont forget take kid September 1997 147 GONE FLYING Babura AVP Maryland m I-I 11 [e mu i m Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 205 322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chldgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pevuncola FL 32514 Wilbeimina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cove Memphis TN 381 i8 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38852 Wiiiiam T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl i4ensei 383 eriansood 842 Meridian MS 38305 Louise io 288 Huntridge Way Wintersprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenin City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Avniston AL 38208 Linda OHeam 3415 Maze Le erandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove ttIvd Panama City Seach FL32408 George Peeryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm eench FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Oeinesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchenter TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 808 eno 10397 Pavrdo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Intedachen FL 32148 Phone 1804664-2517 RED SCHOLEFIELD Gainesville Florida writes As reported AMA News AMA Executive Council during April Executive Council session voted unanimously establish fund $100000 new product review. etails provided hope somebody can answer few questions 7 fair question deserves immediate reply no room page explain details vast new program embryo stage reporting conduct last Council Meeting As always $100000 fund seed money find explore new ways supplement dues income need other ways generate money need try shift financial burden away merely dues decide patches jackets like embroidering/embossing after new product review will have money ready invest equipment inventory Overall sound idea am glad someone asked question few years ago attended club Fly-In Waycross Georgia directly buffing famous Okefenokee swamp large untouched protected swampland harbors alligators other amphibious reptiles birds snakes fish like natural paradise time some minimal concern safety club members spectators Today Okefenokee RC Club has moved its flying field somewhat North has splendid place fly both hard surface grass strip 450 runways Pictured above some club officials contestants etc attending Clubs annual Fly-In Jerry Lee Chase Highsmith Tom Barnes Wade Daughtry Club Treasurer Bill Cselle Bradley Smith Harmon Moody Steve Hickox Bill Bryson Contest Director Allen Smith Allen said number award BEST OF SHOW went Edward Hewett way club has 25 members Adrian Cohen President Bill Cselle Treasurer IMPERIAL RADIO CONTROL CLUB Mulberry Florida held its Giant Scale Summer Rally last week want meet important officials conducted affair Shown above Contest Director Keith Hunt Jim Nunnallee Jim Utick Steve Fowler Doug Burrell 35 pilots attended FunFly restricted Giant Scale good time 4 day Giant Scale Memorial Fly-In conducted short time ago Greenville South Carolina annual huge affair held private airport Down hill model action large building can shelter real airplanes snap took VWII Steannan Trainer Biplane seldom run picture airplane model person pix People being important airplanes powerless resist shot Anyway back business blast called JOE NALL GIANT SCALE MEMORIAL Mike Gregory Contest Director annual Fly-In extremely popular thousands people attendance through 4 days introduced myself CD Mike Gregory immediately bought free Coke far deserved . ed around snap CD Mike Gregory little girl Melissa Gregory age 11 Daddys helper Now want meet people behind whoopy-do below some ones responsible famous Fly-In Shown Announcer Bob Saddler loudspeaker hand CoFounder Joey Gnffen CD Mike Gregory Head Mentor Herby McKinney CoFounder Gene Strozier Youll probably see plenty color pictures mag coveting annual event gentlemen picture ones responsible everything happening Without wouldnt JOE NALL Fly-In affair Last month reported Juniors won Carolina Classic Control Line Contest via Assoc Vice President Ward Van Duzer covers CL No room last month picture below L-R Sean Stewart 2nd Jr Stunt Billy Hubbard 1st Kevin Stewart 3rd Coach Watt Moore behind Model Aviation i 1 [ aLUM 11 LO] t m Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky/ Missoun Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 706 457-2177 E-Mail Internet sysbauer@char1iecnsiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Dab & Scott Justice 1565 Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hsl Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761 -1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct Saint Charles MO 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Lees Summit MO 64066 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 123B Higginaville MO 64037 816 584-6284 FORT WAYNE IN Club #285 Fort Wayne Flying Circuits held Giant Scale meet 53 pilots 65 models present two-day event drew large crowds both days J Clarke club secretary submitted photos information Picture has C Villard beautiful Extra 260 powered MOKI 18 Next have R Zimmerman Ohio 300s Sachs 32 up front club instructor flying skills mind boggling No Fear R Young Big John ST 90 D Pruden Sig Spacewalker powered Sachs 32 giant Stinger Q42 L Kedney LEXINGTON KY Club #318 Lexington Model Airplane Club Schroeder provided following pictures information first picture shows outdoor FF fly-in held last October Eight contestants pictured L R D Price J Atkinson R Hancock B Hancock front E Dominguez W Barr N Lincoln K Papp Next couple pictures Indoor fly-in First gang L R front row J Ryker W Ryker B Hancock Back row R Hancock N Lincoln E Dominguez W Brusseau J Atkinson Schroeder L McFarland Will whole pattern W Barr second picture has pro giving few pointers novice W Barr B Hancock Awhile back twin Chipmunk published column Several readers wanted pictures information Span 81 inches weight 14 pounds powered two OS 70 Surpasses props 12 x 8 APC radio Airtronics nine servos would like contact builder/flyer Bob Schepple 487 Brightfield Trails Manchester MO 63021 E-mail rhscheppel@worldnetattnet ember 1997 149 Em] U 1 LWU 1 in Dave GIsh 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Laslk 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 Robottl 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496S Summerlon 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 TillS COLUMN comes Muncie TN during Homecoming/Expo event early June RAIN Yes did rain Friday Saturday may continue Sunday However modelers spectators turned out large quantifies lot fun Yes got plenty flying between showers occasionally during museum looking better ever would have surprised see bunch kids fishing pond front Headquarters next day boats sailing AMA sea Farther down road great-looking dirt mud track busy kids running cars over couple circus-size tents covered variety exhibitors offered some tremendous deals modeling products huge raffle tons great prizes keeping pavilion busy people day along EAA Young Eagle signup flights between showers RC area dozen large campers/motorhomes parked along edge parking lot some large tents provided needed shelter unpound area along flightline nice variety airplanes ranging trainers -scale flew day between showers Several flight stations kept busy buddy box flying huge group kids kids lined up day get chance test skills RC airplane least three buddy box trainers air whenever wasnt raining half kids start flying models well have add another runway spite weather would rate fantastic weekend sport model aviation big community builder AMA Community building must become major goals us must take time show neighbors locality good people have around first group months pictures show different groups modelers participate activities put us favorable position Just ask parents of kids pictured what think about model airplanes theyll till theyre greatest Clubs check charter forms challenge yourselves become Leader Clubs Leader members sure send Leader Member Questionnaire Im looking members have AMA members 50 years longerplease send fax call names little history future column would like list names recognition service Time go flyingsee field p youngsters build rubberpowered models Discover Aviation Days Pat set up activity local EAA chapter national manufacturer sponsors Photo Bob Cheney 150 Model Aviation Sandburg stringing out flying wires next lineup Control Line models flew two days during Discover Aviation Days kids got first Control Line flights members Piston Poppers CL club Photo Bob Cheney Some Sands Model Airplane Club Marquette Michigan lineup during April Mall Show Photo Gene Pastori Students Free Flight Club North View Jr HS prepare rubber-powered models help Minneapolis Model Aero Club days flying Minneapolis Metrodome Jenoveba Cabral L Juan Cabral Jaco Westerhouse Rory Johnson Brandon Rudolph back camera Photo Jim Ladwig Two radio gurus show us what sport aboutgreat friends Pete Waters L George Steiner Toledo show Jim Ladwig L Craig Lamatsch Aaron Petersen still smiling after coordinating building flying 550 kid-built rubber powered models during Discover Aviation Days Anoka Airport Blame Minnesota Photo Bob Cheney Dr Pat Redig Director Minnesota Raptor Center smiles another Pete Waters makes point show us airplane taking shape hes actually working I -i g i [e UIIE i 1 i Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Teous George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away E-mail noblur@junocom Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weathertord TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 67124 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 ValIs 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Wafts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148210658-6846 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Sometime back EC cited obtaining keeping flying sites being highest priority has brought forefront few times recently number clubs have faced finding new site District VIII subject has come up quite often District VIII E-mail newsletter Responding some requests assistance Stuart Rush Northwest Houston R/C Club sent following letter jumping ship panic rumor second action put together team define new site requirements make buy lease decisions based clubs future needs put together diverse group members included lawyers accountants guide club decisions third action locate property met requirements set down site committee much-debated decision purchase own property settled 55-acre tract rice field also 10-year flood plain property attractively priced far enough away civilization allow us enjoy activity years come also no danger housing development near future financing arranged through donations land limited group composed club members club member loaned balance needed loan control over property made slightly higher rate current CD earning some 5 years ago now look back see best possible decisions could have made pain associated move now have field owned run entire club membership What better definition could pure R/C Heaven Make Any Kind Modeling Heaven Stuart Theres way skin cat Dad used say club handled well another way inventive club members have solved flying site problem have informed about club can work within its community foster programs importance Whether charities youth programs crucial relationship established unusual look beyond own interests find whole new venue explore can benefit Tip month Quite often new powerful exotic engines seeing today can pretty threatening sure never get bitten way sure engine ready start called Bump flip method Often new engine has liberally oiled factory means must clear engine lube have fuel combustion chamber instead oil procedure has worked years 1 Put few drops fuel venturilcarb 2 Grab prop fist turn engine over several times 3 Connect starter battery pull prop over blade still fist mixture correct will feel definite bump engine tries fire Once feel bump safe flip engine once doesnt start repeat pull-through prop fist until feel bump again always feel bump before flip little chance getting hit prop alternate version technique particularly applicable high-compression engines have ABC/AAC cylinder assemblies metallurgy systems requires fit top dead center unusually tight fact squeaky tight best way have found starting engines prime few drops fuel exhaust hook up battery plug pull through feeling bump bump felt slap prop backwards Usually engine will start right up important message indiscriminant flipping will get good crack knuckles Use bump flip painless easier starting ike share unfortunate event happened club several years ago took bad luck turned best thing could have ever happened history Northwest Houston R/C Club 1991 after 10 years use lease suddenly canceled old flying site Nobody property owner knew exact reasons cancellation left us bad dilemma should go wasted lot blood sweat money 20 acres pure RC Heaven now gone 30-minute conversation between land owner club president first action club members local model shops Clear concise communication dispel rumors would inevitably come up thing no club needs distraction damage control midst crisis Proper handling prevents membership September 1997 151 Northwest Houston R/G Club has great flying field 1000-foot runway 800-foot runway 200 x 600-foot waterway foreground large covered pit area evident front grass runways Read became proud owners column month 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 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 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 Salina KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 9188 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Nebraska Hastings skylarks put static display February 1 2 huster aviation fund-raiser show Hastings city auditorium fund-raiser help 1997 huster aviation show Harvard Nebraska airfield shows main attraction two astronauts Charles J Precourt Bonnie J Dunbar Thirteen pilots paid up time Fourth Annual Western Flyers/Swift X-Country event began Omaha 10 signed up fly year appears have difficult actually get out course Looking written results six flags returned though sky looked productive last year Pat Flinn able garner 58 miles Pat Flinn did 48 miles first time course last year However cut year difficult both organizers pilots must said however no complained Final standings First place Pat Flinn 58 miles second place Steve Rohman 35 miles third place Loren Blinde 34 miles fourth place Kenny Bergstrom 16 miles fifth place Paul Wright 12 miles sixth place Wayne Henning 11 miles Thanks came out ad helped special thanks brought out family bought packages pig would like offer very special thank you made contributions materials though could attend helped divert what setting itself up calamitous disaster whole week CDs worst nightmare come true Submitted Chris Knowley News Colorado Letter Russ Miller Thank joining Arvada Associated Modelers 1997 Airshow Colorado Jefferson County Airport attendance well attendance Jay Mealy AMA Dave Brown well lovely wives greatly appreciated members AAM Airshow Colorado bi-yearly air show held Jefferson County Airport greater Metro Denver area performers national air show teams has included Air Force Thunderbirds As has practice past Airshow Colorado has invited Arvada Associated Modelers represent modeling aviation public Arvada Associated Modelers proud club over 300 members strong have chartered club #0399 AMA since 1975 Gold club have since start AMA program 1997 version Airshow Colorado AAM again chosen open show first act list Starting -scale Super Cub towing 18-foot banner ARVADA ASSOCIATED MODELERS total 16 airplanes 2 helicopters fit 20-minute show pleased aviation crowd over 65000 Saturday May 31 55000-plus Sunday June 1 1997 show started 10 am final act Saturday Thunderbirds 4 pm. Needless say spectacular show AAM club total 54 fixed-wing models display 4 Helicopters included large Heli camera board dowolink took live pictures crowd pictures downlinked local TV station broadcasting interest shown crowd model aviation overwhelming Sunday June 1 show again started 10 am AAM doing honors followed professional group air show performers After about 2 hours outstanding show tragedy struck F-86 piloted retired United Airlines pilot Capt Jack M Rosamond failed complete loop crashed field F-86 hit ground estimated speed 480 mph Aviation lost great pilot dedicated supporter flying flash second Capt Rosamond over 5000 hours F-86s just completed rebuilding particular aircraft has premier airshow performers last 5 years will missed Again AAM would like thank Jay Mealy Dave Brown coming beautiful state joining up Airshow Colorado 1997 Jim Shaw AIRSHOW COLORADO Arvada Associated Modelers flying sequence 1-OPEN banner tow 3 aircraft flying Jim Shaw Eric Lopez Bob Moffitt Ted Hibbs Super Cub Weeks Solution Extra 300 Ultra Sport streamers 2-Second Group Steve GradyKrazy flying general aerobatics Dan OHaraSr Kadet DREAMS OF FLIGHT Don SiravoSig HOG George BaxterSportster 3-Third Group Bob Campbell PA-48 TURBO P-Si Bob C David Slingsby flying together David Slingsby P-47 Vince Lopez Portnavia 4-Fourth Group Todd Doty Chris Stelter Buzz Butler Decathalon smoke Sukhoi Pattern Plane 5-Fifth Group Bill Heagle Chuck Hobart Tom Powers Bill Murphy Ace 120 Bipe w/smoke Sukhoi X-CELL X-CELL 152 Model Aviation right Astronaut Charles J Precourt Astronaut Bonnie J Dunbar Scott Zimmerman Bob Beirow Bill Zimmerman Jay Dowdy gather around Bob Beirows AT-6 U] AU 1 urn Arizona / California / Hawaii Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom http/Mwwama-1 Ocom/ama Glenn Carter 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 Tucaon Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See laat montha column additional AVPa Coordinatoral 1997 7-12 Model Aviation Youth Academy again huge success students nine California high schools competed head-to-head competition aircraft design flight performance Under guidance program director Charles Kelley help local modelers Anaheim Compton RC Clubs students designed built flew own aircraft years project design focused aerobatic performance culminated competitive fly oft Mile Square Park Fountain Valley CA May 311997 po~ encing Saturday August 30 Labor Day weekend AMA District X will host 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition District X chartered clubs San Francisco Bay area have come together host prestigious event includes dozen competitive non competitive aeromodeling activities nine-day extravaganza culminates weekend September 6-7 huge aeromodeling air show industry exposition Moffett Federal Airfield Mountain View California NASA US Navy have literally opened thetr doors modeling community Hangar will house wide variety exhibitor displays aeromodeling demonstrations take place tarmac once bore shadow worlds largest solid frame lighter-than-air aircraft Macon Events throughout week will include numerous popular aeromodeling events tons opportunity recreational flying well Youth family activities abound South Bay area extends its world famous hospitality Plan late Summer vacation bring kids senior members will enjoy special day set aside just Wednesday September 3 Come join friends make new acquaintances AMA Expo 97 events include IMAC Pattern Scale Giant Scale Jets Helicopters Soaring Pylon Racing Warbird Racing 4-Stroke Electric SAM 01 Time Fun Control Line information registration please contact Don Goeschl 513 W Avenue J-13 Lancaster CA 93534 805940-6066 e-mail amaexpo@aolcom Till next time . Keepem safe Keepem flyn. See There! 4September 1997 153 Associate Vice Presidents Local modelers call out basic flight maneuvers advanced students put aircraft through paces August 30 September 71997 Jean Andrews Tucson AZ prepares classic Playboy launch 1997 Blacksheep Champs May 23-26 Taft California Local youth experience model building Second Annual NORCAL RIC Show May 17-18 Santa Rosa CA Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE SSih Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowsione Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincoit 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg Si Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 823 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooei Ci LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinsior Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 SENATE BILL 395 guarantees model aircraft can flown off over Exclusive Farm Use land now Law Oregon Thanks success go got involved As usually happens some involved others John Stroup example main communications manager especially mail address Johns work both information communication prime importance deserves deepest gratitude work time diligence Recently John sent following past weekend Ive mulling over mind victory Oregon legislature Senate Bill 395 think its time recognize some folks what did group John didnt put own name down couldnt have won him Van Moore Salem RIC Pilots Assn led directed progress SB-395 through legislature Van appeared work magic times obviously understands enjoys chess game involved getting legislation passed got Senator Fisher sponsor bill championed bill step Sen Fisher Senate Water Land Use Committee committee reviewed bill Senate Van got Sen Fisher Rep Tom Whelan lead off testimony bill first came up committee House Doug Port Salem R/C Pilots Assn retired lawyer directed legal battle Marion County both Salem RIC Pilots Assn Barnstormers paid initial legal fees Salem R/C Pilots Assn out own pocket several thousand dollars Doug wrote initial language section SB 395 very important chose place existing land use law language should inserted insight placement language will enable us use EFU land requirement conditional use permit Doug Van worked closely together did testifying behalf before legislative committees interesting aside Sen Ted Ferrioli member Senate Water Land Use Committee recognized Doug someone worked both Department Veterans Affairs During testimony called Doug out hall time didnt know After Senator Ferrioli became strongest supporters Alan Lasneski Salem R/C Pilots Assn President stepped forward help organize lead what now call Oregon Model Aircraft Club Alliance Norm Rushton Dan Colley Barnstormers also involved initially left Norm area lost home fire Dan dropped out Alan provided initial steadying hand required keep us track working together Dan Gellner Klamath Falls Flightmasters helped us understand Oregon Farm Bureaus concerns enabled us make some changes bill hurting cause too much Ed McCollough no sooner gave Dans name E-mail list became embroiled discussion members club Farm Bureau VP Thank Dan acting intermediary Dan Dietz Keizer R/C Assn President got us contact Representative Tom Whelan point sponsored similar bill House ie HB-3425 Since SB-395 got head start Tom signed SB-395 let bill die committee Roger Weeks Columbia Gorge RIC Flyers personal friend Rep Frank Shields Vice Chairman House Environment Energy Committee committee considered bill House Roger Van Doug able meet Representative Shields prior hearing Van Doug also able meet several other committee members well Duane Elliott South Lane R/C Modelers E-mailed explanation club worked Lane County Parks Dept Oregon State Dept Fish Wildlife clean up public flying site improve natural habitat wildlife mentioned public service kids gave compelling arguments use farm land forwarded member House Environment Energy Committee immediately got positive response Representative Jim Welsh represents Lane Douglas counties Van Doug subsequently able meet Rep Welsh supported cause Graham Hicks Grande Ronde Bush Pilots worked hard us Eastern Oregon Mark Simmons Rep area House Environment Energy Committee Mark strongly supported cause signed onto bill Graham told Marks office called him tell him vote went Ken Ray Northcoast R/C Modelers swung Representative Tim Josi camp Senator Thomas Wilde voted nay bill Senate Water Land Use Committee However Sen Wilde testified voted bill Senate floor Afterwards learned Fred Ochoas Salem R/C Pilots Assn wife works Sen Wildes office Fred did get chance discuss situation Senator . Richard Lary Canby Dusters Newsletter Editor started exchanging E mail messages back last November order get nitty gritty what going legal battle just kept adding people E-mail list after Oregon Model Aircraft Club Alliance grew out initial activity Lary published mailed OMACA newsletter club Oregon last February Bob Stalick Willamette Modelers Club helped us sort through free flight language kept getting screwed up Legislative Counsel early Byron Hendricks Salem RIC Pilots Assn forwarded E-mail received Representative Dennis Luke Byron Johnston response E-mails Both voted bill Representative Luke House Environment Energy Committee during hearing walked over Van Doug testifying gave him note saying sensed no opposition bill committee cut short Later response Thank Representative Luke told opposition didnt have very good arguments . bill deserved win Some guys up North must have talked Representative Mike Fahey because also very strong bill House committee . agreeing take bill floor called Rep Faheys office find out initial third reading bill going House Lorene office has called several times information directions etc Today called tell passed . am constituents Thats what call bending over backwards helpful credit really belongs guys . everyone participated system couldnt have done what did Salem guys hadnt writing E-mailing phoning legislators system worked No could amazed am what accomplished Thanks guys being needed Stroup Oregon Model Aircraft Club Alliance 154 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/09
Page Numbers: 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154
A Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 WA Lu 5-f4 U jaW A# 11119 1 Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 IN RECENT COLUMN asked comments readers concerning What doing Academy thats wholly worthwhile benefits everybody member nonmember alike justifies considerable public private support seek am convinced grand questions heart existence especially museums needs answered fully possible before mount campaign support make changes move museum corporate public institution What Im trying asking question establish dialogue interested persons us use word dialogue loosely everyday conversation mean talking other want use word mean something greater way communicating encourages learning based mutual respect sense dialogue can seen process certain characteristics includes people especially disagree idea action seeks invent process can speak dominated person especially doesnt assume anyone wrong because disagree tolerates ambiguitythere may simple answer solution seeks identify suspend fundamental assumptions definitions inaccurate takes time develop may never end can choose between discussion dialogue can either wiI learn dialogue try win lose choose debate win issue debate will inevitably degenerate argument choose sides enter conflict lose again Dialogue helps build trust common ground common understandings teamwork Dialogue way thinking learning together can use consistently will create honest VICTOR STANZEL died April 6 1997 home Schulenburg Texas age 87 buried Wednesday April 9 1997 St Rose Lima Catholic Cemetery Schulenburg son Edward Agnes Stanzel Victor born January 23 1910 farm house near Schulenburg Survivors include sister-in-law three nieces three nephews Victor always loved sight flight airplanes associated aeronautical objects As young boy growing up family farm father died eight during ensuing years until early adulthood began designing building small colorful mounted Scale models leading airplanes prevalent 1920s 1930s career started hobby gradually developed full-fledged design manufacturing operation model aircraft lasted 70 years Victor brother Joseph inducted Model Aviation Hall Fame 1986 AMAs 50th Anniversary banquet Lake Charles Louisiana Victor developed first Control Line model airplanes 1939 brought out famous Tiger Shark marketed under trade name U-Line Flying Other models designed developed sold kit form included Sharkadet Interceptor Baby Shark Texas Ranger Tuffy others developed single-line elevator control system model airplanes 1949 marketed under trade name Mono-Line Hying achieved national international speed records still standing today 1958 age 48 Victor developed new concept building readyto-fly toy model aircraft six-years-and-up age group Stanzel airplanes jets helicopters spacecraft toy hobby industry manufactured sold today designer manufacturer artist photographer businessman wore technical hats self-taught engineer always adhered highest level quality products considered criminal sell toy airplane inferior quality truly honest man highest moral character will remembered contribution control monoline flying missed model builders everywhere 4courtesy Victor Stanzel Co September 1997 141 View HQ See Page 176 overly romantic picture Academy museum now would like to get will also use evaluate changes make institution progress making toward fulfillment promise Most importantly will help us define problems before try solve example organization running out money could say solution get money Wrong lack money symptom solution cant find answer youre probably asking wrong question Effective dialogue demands participants courageous way people know other what represent Courage demands respect People cannot respect someone wont take stand blows wind Plus must have good heart sincere forgiving others Blaming person focusing problem cannot allowed Lastly engaging dialog demands certain personal characteristics well participating need willing change attitudes toward others themselves need see others themselves conscientious participants through dialogue developing reputation high standards ethics must look good intentions others willing give benefit doubt avoid assuming know motivations case museum must also adhere professional agenda discipline museum avoid personal agendas floating around workplace Enough said short exposition concept dialogue response excellent letter sent Michael Fritz AMA #5665 impassioned tone Michael wanted know focusing past view real problem declining aging membership also asked existence museum could rectify concerns increase Academy enrollment modeling participation asked many other questions well what think sincere attempt establish dialogue Kudos Michael spirit dialogue would like give two cents regard few concerns see inspire anyone else chime First response overriding vexation over lack young people model aviation would like posit notion young people will probably never again identify airplane like did young fact youth problem may problem rather symptom times Model railroading example experiencing same problem So lets try solve problem before its defined have audio tape Charles Hampson Grant lambasting Academy because its preoccupation gasoline engines urging leadership refocus efforts youth rubberpowered models Grants efforts considerable immortal proportion have nevertheless gone gas engines turbines knows whats next Turbines definitely childrens playthings Focusing youth problem may trying recreate past way Grant wanted Aircraft sorts lack aura mystique early years However certain events recent past especially AMA Model/Hobby Expo Muncie showed us excited kids can about model aviation presented context among great fun things Parents brought kids International Aeromodeling Center droves because wanted expose what knew worthwhile fun activities promoted positive youth development offered opportunity lifelong learning let past live museum focus what kids want today maybe can move Academy industry place theyve never Knowing cannot ourselves reverse societal trends allows us concentrate new ways integrate model aviation childrens learning play After model aviation still form aviation open will always sky high fun everyone Model Aviation ug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NO 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 FOR THE COLUMN month would like present Statement Activities taken financial statements year ended December 31 1996 As can see heading statement covers years 1995 1996 statement shows money came went Model Aviation advertising increased approximately $100000 approximately amount have revenues exceeding 1995 total can see expenses decreased Model Aviation magazine direct costs Officer services including magazines two items made up principal reduction expenses Because controlling expenses extra revenue generated Model Aviation advertising able have revenue year expenses operations Other revenue net expenses income presented previous article referred should desire know thee break down numbers Temporary restricted net assets represent monies designated specific uses generally arise people making contributions AMA specific purposes During past year received $92276 paid out $153622 $153622 represents money given us previous years construction road Free Flight site Additions museum collection subtraction amount represents items museum property disposed 1996 1996 year increase net assets $236620 good year 1995 least did have net loss Until later ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 1996 AND 1995 1996 AmountPercent UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS REVENUE Membership Museum patron program Club charter fees Event sanctions insurance Supply souvenir sales Model Aviation advertising Model Aviation subscriptions Net Assets Released Restrictions EXPENSES Operating expenses Model Aviation magazine direct costs Supply souvenir costs Depreciation amortization Officer services including magazines Committees National Championship contest EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES FROM OPERATIONS OTHER REVENUE NET ADDITIONS TO MUSEUM COLLECTION INCREASE IN UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS Contributions Dividends Net assets released restrictions INCREASE DECREASE IN TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS INCREASE IN NET ASSETS NET ASSETS Beginning year End year $5492216 113807 45031 73909 856637 26 6677386 803 1849673 25285 365191 165508 31798 6568150 262858 53896 18788 297966 92276 153622 61346 236620 6463066 $6699686 804% 00 17 07 11 125 14 978 22 1000 602 271 04 53 24 05 03 962 38 08 1995 Amount Percent $5486517 21635 112791 43905 70472 759861 83982 6579163 169571 ~7734 4101634 1932112 56948 327737 173219 35913 6642168 106566 289710 02 44 14 00 23 396276 182065 48 169571 09 35% 408818 813% 03 17 07 10 113 12 975 25 1000 608 286 08 49 26 05 02 984 16 42 00 58 27 00 25 02 60% 6054248 4966 143 Model Aviation September 1997 143 ml] b i 1 [s ii 11 1e] — Connecticut / Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1 077 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 F Notice State Maine Scale Shoot-out will take place August 2I 3 1997 hope receive notice before am month late I putting column L information contact Ray Labonte 207 797-5196 NEW ENGLAND RC Soaring Convention event hosted Downeast Soaring Club will take place Saturday November 15 1997 will Sheraton Tara Hotel Portland Maine cost one-day event just $20 includes luncheon buffet choice speakers will satisfy power pilots Dave Garwood slope jets Airtronics VP Larry Lloyd computer radios servos George Sparr Aerocomposite Products John Derstine Steve Savoie Aerotowing scale gliders Bill Kuhlman B2Streamlines airfoils information call Jim Armstrong 207 725-5758 E-mail jimarmstrong @Junocom Top Gun Ray Labonte Peter Flanigan Paul DOnofrio Charlie Nelson competed Top Gun Florida placed Top Ten Congratulations New England Stunt Team following sent Leon Bowen am including entirely primarily because pertains younger modelers New England Stunt Team conjunction Coast Chapel Church Marshfield Wrentham Development Center have assembled program work boys girls ages 10-13 build fly control-line model airplanes Under direction Mr Ed Skou Scituate ably assisted Paul Busheme New England Stunt Team program started over two years ago Initially kids built 1/2A models Paul helped get flying feel what its like fly control-line model airplanes has gone very well built enthusiasm next project kids build own Sig Akromaster airplanes fitted Fox 15 engines Winter/Spring project completed brought Wrentham field flight testing first session occurred late September 1996 three boys attending airplanes flew well nothing broken enclosed pictures show kids well director-Ed Skou Paul Busheme helping navigate air Again late October Mr Skou brought group Wrentham time eight boys girls lots supportive friends relatives As first session everyone got fly learned about fun flying controlline model aircraft airplanes engines acquired special purchase Hanson Hobby Shop Isnt amazing what can accomplished number people organizations decide work together common goal Everyone involved program has benefited some way Now Spring 1997 once again working working schedule next fun-fly kids Wrentham field have caught really well continue have high degree enthusiasm Model Aviation Lynch Frank Polcari L-R Ed Skou Kevin Lynch Dean Macintyre Adam WhitloW Paul Busheme teaching Frank Polcari Adam WhitloW Mark Lynch Frank Polcari Sig Akromaster Ibe written thu fi$uiu ueuOnoffOn March 1st treated outstanding symposium Syracuse hosted STARS ARCS clubs event reviewed Wes previous issue want mention personal benefit got opportunity meet Wes Dave Mathewson local AVP Lon Sauter discussions district happenings develop person relationship other administrators mid-March St Lawrence Center Mall near Massena site another static show Nearly 50 models display provided members Seaway Valley Modelaires Malone RC Modelers Maple City Prop Busters Maple City Prop Busters way held its AMA charter 22 years 1996 efforts resulted awarding Silver Leader Club Award proud able present well deserved plaque believe club can qualify Leader Club awards contact AVP AMA Muncie application made Ottawa IMAA symposium During visit stopped National Aviation Museum entry fee waived AMA members during symposium allowed rebuild area discovered Nieuport 12 undergoing very painstaking restoration Its example particular plane known exist world no plans manufacturers drawings available restoration crew has taken several hundred pictures thousands measurements process creating own set drawings Its like scratch-building full-scale basis So much colder regions district summaries will Jim Lewis VP have said past getting out meet membership top priorities last few months Ive some opportunities district small piece real estate jumped chance visit Radio Control Society Marine Park RCSMP Pennsylvania Avenue Radio Control Society PARCS because theyre close theyre theyre about $1050 away just tolls both clubs meet same building least slight chance finding way second visit Joe Lupo RCSMP President presented honorary membership well neat hat Cant have enough hats also showed clubs membership manual Its best example Ive seen date Names dates numbers rules helpful hints . everything might tempted ask new member neophyte modeler included manual Id interested examples other clubs . best ideas can shared through column PARCS visit somewhat daunting club very largest entire country can always anticipate lively discussion crowd large large crowd extended comments about two hours thereby putting everyone sleep left via side door undetected Just kidding Actually Ira Klein club VP made sure taken tour superior flying site Floyd Bennett Field used significant fullscale field after brief comments presented . hat 1 [6 gjjjjjjj New Jersey/ New Yorkl 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 Asseciate Vice Presidents Dave Babcenk 445 Stockton Street Hightotown NJ 08520-4501 Rey Brewn LISAS AFOENT OMP 460 805 ses APO AE 09703 Ray Jusclrkas 59 Livingston Street St Jemes NY 11780 Jarnea M Lewis P061 Cgdenburg NY 13669-0051 Dave Malhewsen eec 613 Cenrillus NY 13031 Bill Miller PO eec 335 Priecetoc Junction NJ 08550 Tern Murray 31 Voortrees Drive easking Ridge NJ 07500 Marlene Nikedem 407 Willow Street Lockyort NY 14094 Bill Peytliress 2 Hemlock Court Saugerties NY 12477 Adam CattIer 41 Perry Avenue Lethem NY 12110-2433 Terry Tarrennire 101 Smithfield Dr Endicolt NY 13760-4329 Frequency Ceerdinater Lee Canter 2062 Feb55 Lane Phoenic NY 13135-9507 315 695-2448 MARLENE NIKODEM past president Niagara County Radio Control Model Airplane Club 20-year veteran Pylon Racing fun-flying has agreed serve AVP western New York Marlene husband Ernie both very active involved fliers Look lots news area Five months 1997 time writing still havent seen weather could pass Spring Just about time thoughts like enter mind get note call Jim Lewis hardworking AVP up Ogdensburg New York spends time colder regions NY well Canada cementing relations MAAC neighbors times think mall shows chance pilots Jims area have get warm writes following activities February 2nd found Seaway Valley Modelaires Massena NY hosting annual Freeze Fly can see substantial amounts snow ground weather quite nice no wind sizzling 30 degrees thermometer Members four clubs participated event Later month traveled Watertown LeRay RC flyers staging mall show Folks Salmon Run Mall treated static video displays well lots AIVIA literature September 1997 145 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 Eiiis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gouid 1944 5 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 Noil 6042 Norwell Drive West Carroliton OH 45449-3112 937 435-9232 Matthew Turowski 524 Jefferson Street Pottsville PA 17901 717 622-0435 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 ALTOONA RADIO CONTROL CLUB Last April Altoona Radio Control Club Altoona Pennsylvania mall show covered aspects model aviation including giant scale pattern float free flight basic trainer purpose mall show generate membership compliment models AMA furnished hand out material videos lighted display helped explain sport public flight simulator also big plus Check out photos some Altoonas best Fred Berman Unfortunately Fred Berman District Ills outstanding AMA members passed away May 31 Fred will long remembered writing Model Aviation allegiance Mon Valley R/C Club activity pattern competitor Condolences expressed wife Grace daughters Barbara Carol KRC Electric Fly interest electric model flying appears increasing Fortunately District Ill has notable meet world anyone interested type flying 18th annual KRC Electric Fly will September 19-21 Queen City Airport Allentown Pennsylvania meet must calendar additional details contact Jim Wolstenholme 215 234-6845 visit clubs home page http/ourworldcompuservecom/homepages/ GeorgeYoos.2/krcelechtm AVP Matthew Turowski Matthew Turowski new Associate Vice President northern central Pennsylvania As mentioned last months column AVPs district focused obtaining maintaining flying sites Matt has very strong credentials related First belongs Tuscarora R/C Club has very positive ties Pennsylvania State Parks system profession lawyer strong background environmental law As AVP will very positive asset Contact him 524 Jefferson Street Pottsville PA 17901 1997 AMA Homecoming special thanks attendance years homecoming celebration Five District Ills AVPs much its success AVP Joe Vislay charge flightline operation assisted John Hathaway Dave Ellis Mike Barbee provided buddy box assistance modelers Westerville Model Aeronautics Association Frank Noll put several fantastic flight demos Westerville Model Aeronautics Association following excerpt WMAA Newsletter Center Gravity pertaining Westerville MAC participation local library results could hardly better both club library large number kinds planes display participants view demonstration flights featuring large scale planes pylon racers bats Over sixty kids parents opportunity actually fly plane six club members trainers buddy box arrangements allowed wished take turn controls addition static display flying hot dogs potato chips soft drinks everyone response library people participants great looking repeat performance next year Model Aviation iIIeULUUliS1bU 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 1-6554 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 Aiien 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 Mouiton 2217 Johnstown Road Chesapeake VA 23322 Phone 757 421-4545 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Phone 302798-8447 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 THIS MONTH START column want ad replacement Bob Harris District IV Helicopter Contest Board member Bob moving out District LV will living PA active helicopter competition active CD helicopter competition have involved least five years some form helicopter competition interested AMA District IV position send resume helicopter background AMA MEMBERSHIP Just received some bad news AMA HQ seems membership down about 3% has going few years now need something about Also report received Horizon Hobby Distributors indicates NRHSA meeting distributors complaining sales RC airplanes equipment also down considerably also figure average age todays modeler continues go up 46 signaling too few young people interested RC can should something about first thing get club members up-to-date AMA membership have flying field lately call get fired up again Lets also start member get member program District IV maybe will spread other districts Its great hobbylets keep around next hundred years following article AVP Bob Babura could help situation also build up club membership THE CBRC NEIGHBOR Appreciation Day tremendous success line day long people waiting take turns flying authorized instructor buddy box Adults well children both Hillcrest Elementary School Indian Creek School Model programs involved flying Over three hundred free hot dogs consumed Some people Dept Natural Resources appeared well several members Maryland State Legislature flying field leased CBRC Dept Natural Resources picture crowd field Neighbor Appreciation Day picture shows line kids adults waiting turn Buddy Box picture shows some very interested kids seeing what goes inside typical RC model THE DC MAXECUTERS Through efforts Paul Spreiregen DC Maxecuters first-ever Fly-In demonstration National Building Museum formerly Pension Building Washington DC club hoping have use museum two times year hopefully have use time annual kite-flying contest mall tourists seemed enjoy event very much 20 participants event classes Indoor models took part fan-jet flying wing microfilm models picture some Indoor models display National Building Museum Washington DC final picture John Worths balloon being flown Fly-In inside National Building Museum Thats month Time go flying dont forget take kid September 1997 147 GONE FLYING Babura AVP Maryland m I-I 11 [e mu i m Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 205 322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chldgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pevuncola FL 32514 Wilbeimina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cove Memphis TN 381 i8 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38852 Wiiiiam T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl i4ensei 383 eriansood 842 Meridian MS 38305 Louise io 288 Huntridge Way Wintersprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenin City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Avniston AL 38208 Linda OHeam 3415 Maze Le erandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove ttIvd Panama City Seach FL32408 George Peeryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm eench FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Oeinesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchenter TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 808 eno 10397 Pavrdo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Intedachen FL 32148 Phone 1804664-2517 RED SCHOLEFIELD Gainesville Florida writes As reported AMA News AMA Executive Council during April Executive Council session voted unanimously establish fund $100000 new product review. etails provided hope somebody can answer few questions 7 fair question deserves immediate reply no room page explain details vast new program embryo stage reporting conduct last Council Meeting As always $100000 fund seed money find explore new ways supplement dues income need other ways generate money need try shift financial burden away merely dues decide patches jackets like embroidering/embossing after new product review will have money ready invest equipment inventory Overall sound idea am glad someone asked question few years ago attended club Fly-In Waycross Georgia directly buffing famous Okefenokee swamp large untouched protected swampland harbors alligators other amphibious reptiles birds snakes fish like natural paradise time some minimal concern safety club members spectators Today Okefenokee RC Club has moved its flying field somewhat North has splendid place fly both hard surface grass strip 450 runways Pictured above some club officials contestants etc attending Clubs annual Fly-In Jerry Lee Chase Highsmith Tom Barnes Wade Daughtry Club Treasurer Bill Cselle Bradley Smith Harmon Moody Steve Hickox Bill Bryson Contest Director Allen Smith Allen said number award BEST OF SHOW went Edward Hewett way club has 25 members Adrian Cohen President Bill Cselle Treasurer IMPERIAL RADIO CONTROL CLUB Mulberry Florida held its Giant Scale Summer Rally last week want meet important officials conducted affair Shown above Contest Director Keith Hunt Jim Nunnallee Jim Utick Steve Fowler Doug Burrell 35 pilots attended FunFly restricted Giant Scale good time 4 day Giant Scale Memorial Fly-In conducted short time ago Greenville South Carolina annual huge affair held private airport Down hill model action large building can shelter real airplanes snap took VWII Steannan Trainer Biplane seldom run picture airplane model person pix People being important airplanes powerless resist shot Anyway back business blast called JOE NALL GIANT SCALE MEMORIAL Mike Gregory Contest Director annual Fly-In extremely popular thousands people attendance through 4 days introduced myself CD Mike Gregory immediately bought free Coke far deserved . ed around snap CD Mike Gregory little girl Melissa Gregory age 11 Daddys helper Now want meet people behind whoopy-do below some ones responsible famous Fly-In Shown Announcer Bob Saddler loudspeaker hand CoFounder Joey Gnffen CD Mike Gregory Head Mentor Herby McKinney CoFounder Gene Strozier Youll probably see plenty color pictures mag coveting annual event gentlemen picture ones responsible everything happening Without wouldnt JOE NALL Fly-In affair Last month reported Juniors won Carolina Classic Control Line Contest via Assoc Vice President Ward Van Duzer covers CL No room last month picture below L-R Sean Stewart 2nd Jr Stunt Billy Hubbard 1st Kevin Stewart 3rd Coach Watt Moore behind Model Aviation i 1 [ aLUM 11 LO] t m Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky/ Missoun Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 706 457-2177 E-Mail Internet sysbauer@char1iecnsiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Dab & Scott Justice 1565 Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hsl Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761 -1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct Saint Charles MO 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Lees Summit MO 64066 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 123B Higginaville MO 64037 816 584-6284 FORT WAYNE IN Club #285 Fort Wayne Flying Circuits held Giant Scale meet 53 pilots 65 models present two-day event drew large crowds both days J Clarke club secretary submitted photos information Picture has C Villard beautiful Extra 260 powered MOKI 18 Next have R Zimmerman Ohio 300s Sachs 32 up front club instructor flying skills mind boggling No Fear R Young Big John ST 90 D Pruden Sig Spacewalker powered Sachs 32 giant Stinger Q42 L Kedney LEXINGTON KY Club #318 Lexington Model Airplane Club Schroeder provided following pictures information first picture shows outdoor FF fly-in held last October Eight contestants pictured L R D Price J Atkinson R Hancock B Hancock front E Dominguez W Barr N Lincoln K Papp Next couple pictures Indoor fly-in First gang L R front row J Ryker W Ryker B Hancock Back row R Hancock N Lincoln E Dominguez W Brusseau J Atkinson Schroeder L McFarland Will whole pattern W Barr second picture has pro giving few pointers novice W Barr B Hancock Awhile back twin Chipmunk published column Several readers wanted pictures information Span 81 inches weight 14 pounds powered two OS 70 Surpasses props 12 x 8 APC radio Airtronics nine servos would like contact builder/flyer Bob Schepple 487 Brightfield Trails Manchester MO 63021 E-mail rhscheppel@worldnetattnet ember 1997 149 Em] U 1 LWU 1 in Dave GIsh 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Laslk 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 Robottl 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496S Summerlon 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 TillS COLUMN comes Muncie TN during Homecoming/Expo event early June RAIN Yes did rain Friday Saturday may continue Sunday However modelers spectators turned out large quantifies lot fun Yes got plenty flying between showers occasionally during museum looking better ever would have surprised see bunch kids fishing pond front Headquarters next day boats sailing AMA sea Farther down road great-looking dirt mud track busy kids running cars over couple circus-size tents covered variety exhibitors offered some tremendous deals modeling products huge raffle tons great prizes keeping pavilion busy people day along EAA Young Eagle signup flights between showers RC area dozen large campers/motorhomes parked along edge parking lot some large tents provided needed shelter unpound area along flightline nice variety airplanes ranging trainers -scale flew day between showers Several flight stations kept busy buddy box flying huge group kids kids lined up day get chance test skills RC airplane least three buddy box trainers air whenever wasnt raining half kids start flying models well have add another runway spite weather would rate fantastic weekend sport model aviation big community builder AMA Community building must become major goals us must take time show neighbors locality good people have around first group months pictures show different groups modelers participate activities put us favorable position Just ask parents of kids pictured what think about model airplanes theyll till theyre greatest Clubs check charter forms challenge yourselves become Leader Clubs Leader members sure send Leader Member Questionnaire Im looking members have AMA members 50 years longerplease send fax call names little history future column would like list names recognition service Time go flyingsee field p youngsters build rubberpowered models Discover Aviation Days Pat set up activity local EAA chapter national manufacturer sponsors Photo Bob Cheney 150 Model Aviation Sandburg stringing out flying wires next lineup Control Line models flew two days during Discover Aviation Days kids got first Control Line flights members Piston Poppers CL club Photo Bob Cheney Some Sands Model Airplane Club Marquette Michigan lineup during April Mall Show Photo Gene Pastori Students Free Flight Club North View Jr HS prepare rubber-powered models help Minneapolis Model Aero Club days flying Minneapolis Metrodome Jenoveba Cabral L Juan Cabral Jaco Westerhouse Rory Johnson Brandon Rudolph back camera Photo Jim Ladwig Two radio gurus show us what sport aboutgreat friends Pete Waters L George Steiner Toledo show Jim Ladwig L Craig Lamatsch Aaron Petersen still smiling after coordinating building flying 550 kid-built rubber powered models during Discover Aviation Days Anoka Airport Blame Minnesota Photo Bob Cheney Dr Pat Redig Director Minnesota Raptor Center smiles another Pete Waters makes point show us airplane taking shape hes actually working I -i g i [e UIIE i 1 i Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Teous George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away E-mail noblur@junocom Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weathertord TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 67124 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 ValIs 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Wafts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148210658-6846 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Sometime back EC cited obtaining keeping flying sites being highest priority has brought forefront few times recently number clubs have faced finding new site District VIII subject has come up quite often District VIII E-mail newsletter Responding some requests assistance Stuart Rush Northwest Houston R/C Club sent following letter jumping ship panic rumor second action put together team define new site requirements make buy lease decisions based clubs future needs put together diverse group members included lawyers accountants guide club decisions third action locate property met requirements set down site committee much-debated decision purchase own property settled 55-acre tract rice field also 10-year flood plain property attractively priced far enough away civilization allow us enjoy activity years come also no danger housing development near future financing arranged through donations land limited group composed club members club member loaned balance needed loan control over property made slightly higher rate current CD earning some 5 years ago now look back see best possible decisions could have made pain associated move now have field owned run entire club membership What better definition could pure R/C Heaven Make Any Kind Modeling Heaven Stuart Theres way skin cat Dad used say club handled well another way inventive club members have solved flying site problem have informed about club can work within its community foster programs importance Whether charities youth programs crucial relationship established unusual look beyond own interests find whole new venue explore can benefit Tip month Quite often new powerful exotic engines seeing today can pretty threatening sure never get bitten way sure engine ready start called Bump flip method Often new engine has liberally oiled factory means must clear engine lube have fuel combustion chamber instead oil procedure has worked years 1 Put few drops fuel venturilcarb 2 Grab prop fist turn engine over several times 3 Connect starter battery pull prop over blade still fist mixture correct will feel definite bump engine tries fire Once feel bump safe flip engine once doesnt start repeat pull-through prop fist until feel bump again always feel bump before flip little chance getting hit prop alternate version technique particularly applicable high-compression engines have ABC/AAC cylinder assemblies metallurgy systems requires fit top dead center unusually tight fact squeaky tight best way have found starting engines prime few drops fuel exhaust hook up battery plug pull through feeling bump bump felt slap prop backwards Usually engine will start right up important message indiscriminant flipping will get good crack knuckles Use bump flip painless easier starting ike share unfortunate event happened club several years ago took bad luck turned best thing could have ever happened history Northwest Houston R/C Club 1991 after 10 years use lease suddenly canceled old flying site Nobody property owner knew exact reasons cancellation left us bad dilemma should go wasted lot blood sweat money 20 acres pure RC Heaven now gone 30-minute conversation between land owner club president first action club members local model shops Clear concise communication dispel rumors would inevitably come up thing no club needs distraction damage control midst crisis Proper handling prevents membership September 1997 151 Northwest Houston R/G Club has great flying field 1000-foot runway 800-foot runway 200 x 600-foot waterway foreground large covered pit area evident front grass runways Read became proud owners column month 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 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 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 Salina KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 9188 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Nebraska Hastings skylarks put static display February 1 2 huster aviation fund-raiser show Hastings city auditorium fund-raiser help 1997 huster aviation show Harvard Nebraska airfield shows main attraction two astronauts Charles J Precourt Bonnie J Dunbar Thirteen pilots paid up time Fourth Annual Western Flyers/Swift X-Country event began Omaha 10 signed up fly year appears have difficult actually get out course Looking written results six flags returned though sky looked productive last year Pat Flinn able garner 58 miles Pat Flinn did 48 miles first time course last year However cut year difficult both organizers pilots must said however no complained Final standings First place Pat Flinn 58 miles second place Steve Rohman 35 miles third place Loren Blinde 34 miles fourth place Kenny Bergstrom 16 miles fifth place Paul Wright 12 miles sixth place Wayne Henning 11 miles Thanks came out ad helped special thanks brought out family bought packages pig would like offer very special thank you made contributions materials though could attend helped divert what setting itself up calamitous disaster whole week CDs worst nightmare come true Submitted Chris Knowley News Colorado Letter Russ Miller Thank joining Arvada Associated Modelers 1997 Airshow Colorado Jefferson County Airport attendance well attendance Jay Mealy AMA Dave Brown well lovely wives greatly appreciated members AAM Airshow Colorado bi-yearly air show held Jefferson County Airport greater Metro Denver area performers national air show teams has included Air Force Thunderbirds As has practice past Airshow Colorado has invited Arvada Associated Modelers represent modeling aviation public Arvada Associated Modelers proud club over 300 members strong have chartered club #0399 AMA since 1975 Gold club have since start AMA program 1997 version Airshow Colorado AAM again chosen open show first act list Starting -scale Super Cub towing 18-foot banner ARVADA ASSOCIATED MODELERS total 16 airplanes 2 helicopters fit 20-minute show pleased aviation crowd over 65000 Saturday May 31 55000-plus Sunday June 1 1997 show started 10 am final act Saturday Thunderbirds 4 pm. Needless say spectacular show AAM club total 54 fixed-wing models display 4 Helicopters included large Heli camera board dowolink took live pictures crowd pictures downlinked local TV station broadcasting interest shown crowd model aviation overwhelming Sunday June 1 show again started 10 am AAM doing honors followed professional group air show performers After about 2 hours outstanding show tragedy struck F-86 piloted retired United Airlines pilot Capt Jack M Rosamond failed complete loop crashed field F-86 hit ground estimated speed 480 mph Aviation lost great pilot dedicated supporter flying flash second Capt Rosamond over 5000 hours F-86s just completed rebuilding particular aircraft has premier airshow performers last 5 years will missed Again AAM would like thank Jay Mealy Dave Brown coming beautiful state joining up Airshow Colorado 1997 Jim Shaw AIRSHOW COLORADO Arvada Associated Modelers flying sequence 1-OPEN banner tow 3 aircraft flying Jim Shaw Eric Lopez Bob Moffitt Ted Hibbs Super Cub Weeks Solution Extra 300 Ultra Sport streamers 2-Second Group Steve GradyKrazy flying general aerobatics Dan OHaraSr Kadet DREAMS OF FLIGHT Don SiravoSig HOG George BaxterSportster 3-Third Group Bob Campbell PA-48 TURBO P-Si Bob C David Slingsby flying together David Slingsby P-47 Vince Lopez Portnavia 4-Fourth Group Todd Doty Chris Stelter Buzz Butler Decathalon smoke Sukhoi Pattern Plane 5-Fifth Group Bill Heagle Chuck Hobart Tom Powers Bill Murphy Ace 120 Bipe w/smoke Sukhoi X-CELL X-CELL 152 Model Aviation right Astronaut Charles J Precourt Astronaut Bonnie J Dunbar Scott Zimmerman Bob Beirow Bill Zimmerman Jay Dowdy gather around Bob Beirows AT-6 U] AU 1 urn Arizona / California / Hawaii Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom http/Mwwama-1 Ocom/ama Glenn Carter 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 Tucaon Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See laat montha column additional AVPa Coordinatoral 1997 7-12 Model Aviation Youth Academy again huge success students nine California high schools competed head-to-head competition aircraft design flight performance Under guidance program director Charles Kelley help local modelers Anaheim Compton RC Clubs students designed built flew own aircraft years project design focused aerobatic performance culminated competitive fly oft Mile Square Park Fountain Valley CA May 311997 po~ encing Saturday August 30 Labor Day weekend AMA District X will host 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition District X chartered clubs San Francisco Bay area have come together host prestigious event includes dozen competitive non competitive aeromodeling activities nine-day extravaganza culminates weekend September 6-7 huge aeromodeling air show industry exposition Moffett Federal Airfield Mountain View California NASA US Navy have literally opened thetr doors modeling community Hangar will house wide variety exhibitor displays aeromodeling demonstrations take place tarmac once bore shadow worlds largest solid frame lighter-than-air aircraft Macon Events throughout week will include numerous popular aeromodeling events tons opportunity recreational flying well Youth family activities abound South Bay area extends its world famous hospitality Plan late Summer vacation bring kids senior members will enjoy special day set aside just Wednesday September 3 Come join friends make new acquaintances AMA Expo 97 events include IMAC Pattern Scale Giant Scale Jets Helicopters Soaring Pylon Racing Warbird Racing 4-Stroke Electric SAM 01 Time Fun Control Line information registration please contact Don Goeschl 513 W Avenue J-13 Lancaster CA 93534 805940-6066 e-mail amaexpo@aolcom Till next time . Keepem safe Keepem flyn. See There! 4September 1997 153 Associate Vice Presidents Local modelers call out basic flight maneuvers advanced students put aircraft through paces August 30 September 71997 Jean Andrews Tucson AZ prepares classic Playboy launch 1997 Blacksheep Champs May 23-26 Taft California Local youth experience model building Second Annual NORCAL RIC Show May 17-18 Santa Rosa CA Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE SSih Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowsione Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincoit 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg Si Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 823 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooei Ci LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinsior Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 SENATE BILL 395 guarantees model aircraft can flown off over Exclusive Farm Use land now Law Oregon Thanks success go got involved As usually happens some involved others John Stroup example main communications manager especially mail address Johns work both information communication prime importance deserves deepest gratitude work time diligence Recently John sent following past weekend Ive mulling over mind victory Oregon legislature Senate Bill 395 think its time recognize some folks what did group John didnt put own name down couldnt have won him Van Moore Salem RIC Pilots Assn led directed progress SB-395 through legislature Van appeared work magic times obviously understands enjoys chess game involved getting legislation passed got Senator Fisher sponsor bill championed bill step Sen Fisher Senate Water Land Use Committee committee reviewed bill Senate Van got Sen Fisher Rep Tom Whelan lead off testimony bill first came up committee House Doug Port Salem R/C Pilots Assn retired lawyer directed legal battle Marion County both Salem RIC Pilots Assn Barnstormers paid initial legal fees Salem R/C Pilots Assn out own pocket several thousand dollars Doug wrote initial language section SB 395 very important chose place existing land use law language should inserted insight placement language will enable us use EFU land requirement conditional use permit Doug Van worked closely together did testifying behalf before legislative committees interesting aside Sen Ted Ferrioli member Senate Water Land Use Committee recognized Doug someone worked both Department Veterans Affairs During testimony called Doug out hall time didnt know After Senator Ferrioli became strongest supporters Alan Lasneski Salem R/C Pilots Assn President stepped forward help organize lead what now call Oregon Model Aircraft Club Alliance Norm Rushton Dan Colley Barnstormers also involved initially left Norm area lost home fire Dan dropped out Alan provided initial steadying hand required keep us track working together Dan Gellner Klamath Falls Flightmasters helped us understand Oregon Farm Bureaus concerns enabled us make some changes bill hurting cause too much Ed McCollough no sooner gave Dans name E-mail list became embroiled discussion members club Farm Bureau VP Thank Dan acting intermediary Dan Dietz Keizer R/C Assn President got us contact Representative Tom Whelan point sponsored similar bill House ie HB-3425 Since SB-395 got head start Tom signed SB-395 let bill die committee Roger Weeks Columbia Gorge RIC Flyers personal friend Rep Frank Shields Vice Chairman House Environment Energy Committee committee considered bill House Roger Van Doug able meet Representative Shields prior hearing Van Doug also able meet several other committee members well Duane Elliott South Lane R/C Modelers E-mailed explanation club worked Lane County Parks Dept Oregon State Dept Fish Wildlife clean up public flying site improve natural habitat wildlife mentioned public service kids gave compelling arguments use farm land forwarded member House Environment Energy Committee immediately got positive response Representative Jim Welsh represents Lane Douglas counties Van Doug subsequently able meet Rep Welsh supported cause Graham Hicks Grande Ronde Bush Pilots worked hard us Eastern Oregon Mark Simmons Rep area House Environment Energy Committee Mark strongly supported cause signed onto bill Graham told Marks office called him tell him vote went Ken Ray Northcoast R/C Modelers swung Representative Tim Josi camp Senator Thomas Wilde voted nay bill Senate Water Land Use Committee However Sen Wilde testified voted bill Senate floor Afterwards learned Fred Ochoas Salem R/C Pilots Assn wife works Sen Wildes office Fred did get chance discuss situation Senator . Richard Lary Canby Dusters Newsletter Editor started exchanging E mail messages back last November order get nitty gritty what going legal battle just kept adding people E-mail list after Oregon Model Aircraft Club Alliance grew out initial activity Lary published mailed OMACA newsletter club Oregon last February Bob Stalick Willamette Modelers Club helped us sort through free flight language kept getting screwed up Legislative Counsel early Byron Hendricks Salem RIC Pilots Assn forwarded E-mail received Representative Dennis Luke Byron Johnston response E-mails Both voted bill Representative Luke House Environment Energy Committee during hearing walked over Van Doug testifying gave him note saying sensed no opposition bill committee cut short Later response Thank Representative Luke told opposition didnt have very good arguments . bill deserved win Some guys up North must have talked Representative Mike Fahey because also very strong bill House committee . agreeing take bill floor called Rep Faheys office find out initial third reading bill going House Lorene office has called several times information directions etc Today called tell passed . am constituents Thats what call bending over backwards helpful credit really belongs guys . everyone participated system couldnt have done what did Salem guys hadnt writing E-mailing phoning legislators system worked No could amazed am what accomplished Thanks guys being needed Stroup Oregon Model Aircraft Club Alliance 154 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/09
Page Numbers: 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154
A Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 WA Lu 5-f4 U jaW A# 11119 1 Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 IN RECENT COLUMN asked comments readers concerning What doing Academy thats wholly worthwhile benefits everybody member nonmember alike justifies considerable public private support seek am convinced grand questions heart existence especially museums needs answered fully possible before mount campaign support make changes move museum corporate public institution What Im trying asking question establish dialogue interested persons us use word dialogue loosely everyday conversation mean talking other want use word mean something greater way communicating encourages learning based mutual respect sense dialogue can seen process certain characteristics includes people especially disagree idea action seeks invent process can speak dominated person especially doesnt assume anyone wrong because disagree tolerates ambiguitythere may simple answer solution seeks identify suspend fundamental assumptions definitions inaccurate takes time develop may never end can choose between discussion dialogue can either wiI learn dialogue try win lose choose debate win issue debate will inevitably degenerate argument choose sides enter conflict lose again Dialogue helps build trust common ground common understandings teamwork Dialogue way thinking learning together can use consistently will create honest VICTOR STANZEL died April 6 1997 home Schulenburg Texas age 87 buried Wednesday April 9 1997 St Rose Lima Catholic Cemetery Schulenburg son Edward Agnes Stanzel Victor born January 23 1910 farm house near Schulenburg Survivors include sister-in-law three nieces three nephews Victor always loved sight flight airplanes associated aeronautical objects As young boy growing up family farm father died eight during ensuing years until early adulthood began designing building small colorful mounted Scale models leading airplanes prevalent 1920s 1930s career started hobby gradually developed full-fledged design manufacturing operation model aircraft lasted 70 years Victor brother Joseph inducted Model Aviation Hall Fame 1986 AMAs 50th Anniversary banquet Lake Charles Louisiana Victor developed first Control Line model airplanes 1939 brought out famous Tiger Shark marketed under trade name U-Line Flying Other models designed developed sold kit form included Sharkadet Interceptor Baby Shark Texas Ranger Tuffy others developed single-line elevator control system model airplanes 1949 marketed under trade name Mono-Line Hying achieved national international speed records still standing today 1958 age 48 Victor developed new concept building readyto-fly toy model aircraft six-years-and-up age group Stanzel airplanes jets helicopters spacecraft toy hobby industry manufactured sold today designer manufacturer artist photographer businessman wore technical hats self-taught engineer always adhered highest level quality products considered criminal sell toy airplane inferior quality truly honest man highest moral character will remembered contribution control monoline flying missed model builders everywhere 4courtesy Victor Stanzel Co September 1997 141 View HQ See Page 176 overly romantic picture Academy museum now would like to get will also use evaluate changes make institution progress making toward fulfillment promise Most importantly will help us define problems before try solve example organization running out money could say solution get money Wrong lack money symptom solution cant find answer youre probably asking wrong question Effective dialogue demands participants courageous way people know other what represent Courage demands respect People cannot respect someone wont take stand blows wind Plus must have good heart sincere forgiving others Blaming person focusing problem cannot allowed Lastly engaging dialog demands certain personal characteristics well participating need willing change attitudes toward others themselves need see others themselves conscientious participants through dialogue developing reputation high standards ethics must look good intentions others willing give benefit doubt avoid assuming know motivations case museum must also adhere professional agenda discipline museum avoid personal agendas floating around workplace Enough said short exposition concept dialogue response excellent letter sent Michael Fritz AMA #5665 impassioned tone Michael wanted know focusing past view real problem declining aging membership also asked existence museum could rectify concerns increase Academy enrollment modeling participation asked many other questions well what think sincere attempt establish dialogue Kudos Michael spirit dialogue would like give two cents regard few concerns see inspire anyone else chime First response overriding vexation over lack young people model aviation would like posit notion young people will probably never again identify airplane like did young fact youth problem may problem rather symptom times Model railroading example experiencing same problem So lets try solve problem before its defined have audio tape Charles Hampson Grant lambasting Academy because its preoccupation gasoline engines urging leadership refocus efforts youth rubberpowered models Grants efforts considerable immortal proportion have nevertheless gone gas engines turbines knows whats next Turbines definitely childrens playthings Focusing youth problem may trying recreate past way Grant wanted Aircraft sorts lack aura mystique early years However certain events recent past especially AMA Model/Hobby Expo Muncie showed us excited kids can about model aviation presented context among great fun things Parents brought kids International Aeromodeling Center droves because wanted expose what knew worthwhile fun activities promoted positive youth development offered opportunity lifelong learning let past live museum focus what kids want today maybe can move Academy industry place theyve never Knowing cannot ourselves reverse societal trends allows us concentrate new ways integrate model aviation childrens learning play After model aviation still form aviation open will always sky high fun everyone Model Aviation ug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NO 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 FOR THE COLUMN month would like present Statement Activities taken financial statements year ended December 31 1996 As can see heading statement covers years 1995 1996 statement shows money came went Model Aviation advertising increased approximately $100000 approximately amount have revenues exceeding 1995 total can see expenses decreased Model Aviation magazine direct costs Officer services including magazines two items made up principal reduction expenses Because controlling expenses extra revenue generated Model Aviation advertising able have revenue year expenses operations Other revenue net expenses income presented previous article referred should desire know thee break down numbers Temporary restricted net assets represent monies designated specific uses generally arise people making contributions AMA specific purposes During past year received $92276 paid out $153622 $153622 represents money given us previous years construction road Free Flight site Additions museum collection subtraction amount represents items museum property disposed 1996 1996 year increase net assets $236620 good year 1995 least did have net loss Until later ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 1996 AND 1995 1996 AmountPercent UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS REVENUE Membership Museum patron program Club charter fees Event sanctions insurance Supply souvenir sales Model Aviation advertising Model Aviation subscriptions Net Assets Released Restrictions EXPENSES Operating expenses Model Aviation magazine direct costs Supply souvenir costs Depreciation amortization Officer services including magazines Committees National Championship contest EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES FROM OPERATIONS OTHER REVENUE NET ADDITIONS TO MUSEUM COLLECTION INCREASE IN UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS Contributions Dividends Net assets released restrictions INCREASE DECREASE IN TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS INCREASE IN NET ASSETS NET ASSETS Beginning year End year $5492216 113807 45031 73909 856637 26 6677386 803 1849673 25285 365191 165508 31798 6568150 262858 53896 18788 297966 92276 153622 61346 236620 6463066 $6699686 804% 00 17 07 11 125 14 978 22 1000 602 271 04 53 24 05 03 962 38 08 1995 Amount Percent $5486517 21635 112791 43905 70472 759861 83982 6579163 169571 ~7734 4101634 1932112 56948 327737 173219 35913 6642168 106566 289710 02 44 14 00 23 396276 182065 48 169571 09 35% 408818 813% 03 17 07 10 113 12 975 25 1000 608 286 08 49 26 05 02 984 16 42 00 58 27 00 25 02 60% 6054248 4966 143 Model Aviation September 1997 143 ml] b i 1 [s ii 11 1e] — Connecticut / Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1 077 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 F Notice State Maine Scale Shoot-out will take place August 2I 3 1997 hope receive notice before am month late I putting column L information contact Ray Labonte 207 797-5196 NEW ENGLAND RC Soaring Convention event hosted Downeast Soaring Club will take place Saturday November 15 1997 will Sheraton Tara Hotel Portland Maine cost one-day event just $20 includes luncheon buffet choice speakers will satisfy power pilots Dave Garwood slope jets Airtronics VP Larry Lloyd computer radios servos George Sparr Aerocomposite Products John Derstine Steve Savoie Aerotowing scale gliders Bill Kuhlman B2Streamlines airfoils information call Jim Armstrong 207 725-5758 E-mail jimarmstrong @Junocom Top Gun Ray Labonte Peter Flanigan Paul DOnofrio Charlie Nelson competed Top Gun Florida placed Top Ten Congratulations New England Stunt Team following sent Leon Bowen am including entirely primarily because pertains younger modelers New England Stunt Team conjunction Coast Chapel Church Marshfield Wrentham Development Center have assembled program work boys girls ages 10-13 build fly control-line model airplanes Under direction Mr Ed Skou Scituate ably assisted Paul Busheme New England Stunt Team program started over two years ago Initially kids built 1/2A models Paul helped get flying feel what its like fly control-line model airplanes has gone very well built enthusiasm next project kids build own Sig Akromaster airplanes fitted Fox 15 engines Winter/Spring project completed brought Wrentham field flight testing first session occurred late September 1996 three boys attending airplanes flew well nothing broken enclosed pictures show kids well director-Ed Skou Paul Busheme helping navigate air Again late October Mr Skou brought group Wrentham time eight boys girls lots supportive friends relatives As first session everyone got fly learned about fun flying controlline model aircraft airplanes engines acquired special purchase Hanson Hobby Shop Isnt amazing what can accomplished number people organizations decide work together common goal Everyone involved program has benefited some way Now Spring 1997 once again working working schedule next fun-fly kids Wrentham field have caught really well continue have high degree enthusiasm Model Aviation Lynch Frank Polcari L-R Ed Skou Kevin Lynch Dean Macintyre Adam WhitloW Paul Busheme teaching Frank Polcari Adam WhitloW Mark Lynch Frank Polcari Sig Akromaster Ibe written thu fi$uiu ueuOnoffOn March 1st treated outstanding symposium Syracuse hosted STARS ARCS clubs event reviewed Wes previous issue want mention personal benefit got opportunity meet Wes Dave Mathewson local AVP Lon Sauter discussions district happenings develop person relationship other administrators mid-March St Lawrence Center Mall near Massena site another static show Nearly 50 models display provided members Seaway Valley Modelaires Malone RC Modelers Maple City Prop Busters Maple City Prop Busters way held its AMA charter 22 years 1996 efforts resulted awarding Silver Leader Club Award proud able present well deserved plaque believe club can qualify Leader Club awards contact AVP AMA Muncie application made Ottawa IMAA symposium During visit stopped National Aviation Museum entry fee waived AMA members during symposium allowed rebuild area discovered Nieuport 12 undergoing very painstaking restoration Its example particular plane known exist world no plans manufacturers drawings available restoration crew has taken several hundred pictures thousands measurements process creating own set drawings Its like scratch-building full-scale basis So much colder regions district summaries will Jim Lewis VP have said past getting out meet membership top priorities last few months Ive some opportunities district small piece real estate jumped chance visit Radio Control Society Marine Park RCSMP Pennsylvania Avenue Radio Control Society PARCS because theyre close theyre theyre about $1050 away just tolls both clubs meet same building least slight chance finding way second visit Joe Lupo RCSMP President presented honorary membership well neat hat Cant have enough hats also showed clubs membership manual Its best example Ive seen date Names dates numbers rules helpful hints . everything might tempted ask new member neophyte modeler included manual Id interested examples other clubs . best ideas can shared through column PARCS visit somewhat daunting club very largest entire country can always anticipate lively discussion crowd large large crowd extended comments about two hours thereby putting everyone sleep left via side door undetected Just kidding Actually Ira Klein club VP made sure taken tour superior flying site Floyd Bennett Field used significant fullscale field after brief comments presented . hat 1 [6 gjjjjjjj New Jersey/ New Yorkl 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 Asseciate Vice Presidents Dave Babcenk 445 Stockton Street Hightotown NJ 08520-4501 Rey Brewn LISAS AFOENT OMP 460 805 ses APO AE 09703 Ray Jusclrkas 59 Livingston Street St Jemes NY 11780 Jarnea M Lewis P061 Cgdenburg NY 13669-0051 Dave Malhewsen eec 613 Cenrillus NY 13031 Bill Miller PO eec 335 Priecetoc Junction NJ 08550 Tern Murray 31 Voortrees Drive easking Ridge NJ 07500 Marlene Nikedem 407 Willow Street Lockyort NY 14094 Bill Peytliress 2 Hemlock Court Saugerties NY 12477 Adam CattIer 41 Perry Avenue Lethem NY 12110-2433 Terry Tarrennire 101 Smithfield Dr Endicolt NY 13760-4329 Frequency Ceerdinater Lee Canter 2062 Feb55 Lane Phoenic NY 13135-9507 315 695-2448 MARLENE NIKODEM past president Niagara County Radio Control Model Airplane Club 20-year veteran Pylon Racing fun-flying has agreed serve AVP western New York Marlene husband Ernie both very active involved fliers Look lots news area Five months 1997 time writing still havent seen weather could pass Spring Just about time thoughts like enter mind get note call Jim Lewis hardworking AVP up Ogdensburg New York spends time colder regions NY well Canada cementing relations MAAC neighbors times think mall shows chance pilots Jims area have get warm writes following activities February 2nd found Seaway Valley Modelaires Massena NY hosting annual Freeze Fly can see substantial amounts snow ground weather quite nice no wind sizzling 30 degrees thermometer Members four clubs participated event Later month traveled Watertown LeRay RC flyers staging mall show Folks Salmon Run Mall treated static video displays well lots AIVIA literature September 1997 145 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 Eiiis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gouid 1944 5 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 Noil 6042 Norwell Drive West Carroliton OH 45449-3112 937 435-9232 Matthew Turowski 524 Jefferson Street Pottsville PA 17901 717 622-0435 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 ALTOONA RADIO CONTROL CLUB Last April Altoona Radio Control Club Altoona Pennsylvania mall show covered aspects model aviation including giant scale pattern float free flight basic trainer purpose mall show generate membership compliment models AMA furnished hand out material videos lighted display helped explain sport public flight simulator also big plus Check out photos some Altoonas best Fred Berman Unfortunately Fred Berman District Ills outstanding AMA members passed away May 31 Fred will long remembered writing Model Aviation allegiance Mon Valley R/C Club activity pattern competitor Condolences expressed wife Grace daughters Barbara Carol KRC Electric Fly interest electric model flying appears increasing Fortunately District Ill has notable meet world anyone interested type flying 18th annual KRC Electric Fly will September 19-21 Queen City Airport Allentown Pennsylvania meet must calendar additional details contact Jim Wolstenholme 215 234-6845 visit clubs home page http/ourworldcompuservecom/homepages/ GeorgeYoos.2/krcelechtm AVP Matthew Turowski Matthew Turowski new Associate Vice President northern central Pennsylvania As mentioned last months column AVPs district focused obtaining maintaining flying sites Matt has very strong credentials related First belongs Tuscarora R/C Club has very positive ties Pennsylvania State Parks system profession lawyer strong background environmental law As AVP will very positive asset Contact him 524 Jefferson Street Pottsville PA 17901 1997 AMA Homecoming special thanks attendance years homecoming celebration Five District Ills AVPs much its success AVP Joe Vislay charge flightline operation assisted John Hathaway Dave Ellis Mike Barbee provided buddy box assistance modelers Westerville Model Aeronautics Association Frank Noll put several fantastic flight demos Westerville Model Aeronautics Association following excerpt WMAA Newsletter Center Gravity pertaining Westerville MAC participation local library results could hardly better both club library large number kinds planes display participants view demonstration flights featuring large scale planes pylon racers bats Over sixty kids parents opportunity actually fly plane six club members trainers buddy box arrangements allowed wished take turn controls addition static display flying hot dogs potato chips soft drinks everyone response library people participants great looking repeat performance next year Model Aviation iIIeULUUliS1bU 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 1-6554 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 Aiien 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 Mouiton 2217 Johnstown Road Chesapeake VA 23322 Phone 757 421-4545 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Phone 302798-8447 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 THIS MONTH START column want ad replacement Bob Harris District IV Helicopter Contest Board member Bob moving out District LV will living PA active helicopter competition active CD helicopter competition have involved least five years some form helicopter competition interested AMA District IV position send resume helicopter background AMA MEMBERSHIP Just received some bad news AMA HQ seems membership down about 3% has going few years now need something about Also report received Horizon Hobby Distributors indicates NRHSA meeting distributors complaining sales RC airplanes equipment also down considerably also figure average age todays modeler continues go up 46 signaling too few young people interested RC can should something about first thing get club members up-to-date AMA membership have flying field lately call get fired up again Lets also start member get member program District IV maybe will spread other districts Its great hobbylets keep around next hundred years following article AVP Bob Babura could help situation also build up club membership THE CBRC NEIGHBOR Appreciation Day tremendous success line day long people waiting take turns flying authorized instructor buddy box Adults well children both Hillcrest Elementary School Indian Creek School Model programs involved flying Over three hundred free hot dogs consumed Some people Dept Natural Resources appeared well several members Maryland State Legislature flying field leased CBRC Dept Natural Resources picture crowd field Neighbor Appreciation Day picture shows line kids adults waiting turn Buddy Box picture shows some very interested kids seeing what goes inside typical RC model THE DC MAXECUTERS Through efforts Paul Spreiregen DC Maxecuters first-ever Fly-In demonstration National Building Museum formerly Pension Building Washington DC club hoping have use museum two times year hopefully have use time annual kite-flying contest mall tourists seemed enjoy event very much 20 participants event classes Indoor models took part fan-jet flying wing microfilm models picture some Indoor models display National Building Museum Washington DC final picture John Worths balloon being flown Fly-In inside National Building Museum Thats month Time go flying dont forget take kid September 1997 147 GONE FLYING Babura AVP Maryland m I-I 11 [e mu i m Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 205 322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chldgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pevuncola FL 32514 Wilbeimina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cove Memphis TN 381 i8 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38852 Wiiiiam T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl i4ensei 383 eriansood 842 Meridian MS 38305 Louise io 288 Huntridge Way Wintersprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenin City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Avniston AL 38208 Linda OHeam 3415 Maze Le erandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove ttIvd Panama City Seach FL32408 George Peeryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm eench FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Oeinesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchenter TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 808 eno 10397 Pavrdo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Intedachen FL 32148 Phone 1804664-2517 RED SCHOLEFIELD Gainesville Florida writes As reported AMA News AMA Executive Council during April Executive Council session voted unanimously establish fund $100000 new product review. etails provided hope somebody can answer few questions 7 fair question deserves immediate reply no room page explain details vast new program embryo stage reporting conduct last Council Meeting As always $100000 fund seed money find explore new ways supplement dues income need other ways generate money need try shift financial burden away merely dues decide patches jackets like embroidering/embossing after new product review will have money ready invest equipment inventory Overall sound idea am glad someone asked question few years ago attended club Fly-In Waycross Georgia directly buffing famous Okefenokee swamp large untouched protected swampland harbors alligators other amphibious reptiles birds snakes fish like natural paradise time some minimal concern safety club members spectators Today Okefenokee RC Club has moved its flying field somewhat North has splendid place fly both hard surface grass strip 450 runways Pictured above some club officials contestants etc attending Clubs annual Fly-In Jerry Lee Chase Highsmith Tom Barnes Wade Daughtry Club Treasurer Bill Cselle Bradley Smith Harmon Moody Steve Hickox Bill Bryson Contest Director Allen Smith Allen said number award BEST OF SHOW went Edward Hewett way club has 25 members Adrian Cohen President Bill Cselle Treasurer IMPERIAL RADIO CONTROL CLUB Mulberry Florida held its Giant Scale Summer Rally last week want meet important officials conducted affair Shown above Contest Director Keith Hunt Jim Nunnallee Jim Utick Steve Fowler Doug Burrell 35 pilots attended FunFly restricted Giant Scale good time 4 day Giant Scale Memorial Fly-In conducted short time ago Greenville South Carolina annual huge affair held private airport Down hill model action large building can shelter real airplanes snap took VWII Steannan Trainer Biplane seldom run picture airplane model person pix People being important airplanes powerless resist shot Anyway back business blast called JOE NALL GIANT SCALE MEMORIAL Mike Gregory Contest Director annual Fly-In extremely popular thousands people attendance through 4 days introduced myself CD Mike Gregory immediately bought free Coke far deserved . ed around snap CD Mike Gregory little girl Melissa Gregory age 11 Daddys helper Now want meet people behind whoopy-do below some ones responsible famous Fly-In Shown Announcer Bob Saddler loudspeaker hand CoFounder Joey Gnffen CD Mike Gregory Head Mentor Herby McKinney CoFounder Gene Strozier Youll probably see plenty color pictures mag coveting annual event gentlemen picture ones responsible everything happening Without wouldnt JOE NALL Fly-In affair Last month reported Juniors won Carolina Classic Control Line Contest via Assoc Vice President Ward Van Duzer covers CL No room last month picture below L-R Sean Stewart 2nd Jr Stunt Billy Hubbard 1st Kevin Stewart 3rd Coach Watt Moore behind Model Aviation i 1 [ aLUM 11 LO] t m Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky/ Missoun Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 706 457-2177 E-Mail Internet sysbauer@char1iecnsiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Dab & Scott Justice 1565 Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hsl Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761 -1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct Saint Charles MO 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Lees Summit MO 64066 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 123B Higginaville MO 64037 816 584-6284 FORT WAYNE IN Club #285 Fort Wayne Flying Circuits held Giant Scale meet 53 pilots 65 models present two-day event drew large crowds both days J Clarke club secretary submitted photos information Picture has C Villard beautiful Extra 260 powered MOKI 18 Next have R Zimmerman Ohio 300s Sachs 32 up front club instructor flying skills mind boggling No Fear R Young Big John ST 90 D Pruden Sig Spacewalker powered Sachs 32 giant Stinger Q42 L Kedney LEXINGTON KY Club #318 Lexington Model Airplane Club Schroeder provided following pictures information first picture shows outdoor FF fly-in held last October Eight contestants pictured L R D Price J Atkinson R Hancock B Hancock front E Dominguez W Barr N Lincoln K Papp Next couple pictures Indoor fly-in First gang L R front row J Ryker W Ryker B Hancock Back row R Hancock N Lincoln E Dominguez W Brusseau J Atkinson Schroeder L McFarland Will whole pattern W Barr second picture has pro giving few pointers novice W Barr B Hancock Awhile back twin Chipmunk published column Several readers wanted pictures information Span 81 inches weight 14 pounds powered two OS 70 Surpasses props 12 x 8 APC radio Airtronics nine servos would like contact builder/flyer Bob Schepple 487 Brightfield Trails Manchester MO 63021 E-mail rhscheppel@worldnetattnet ember 1997 149 Em] U 1 LWU 1 in Dave GIsh 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Laslk 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 Robottl 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496S Summerlon 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 TillS COLUMN comes Muncie TN during Homecoming/Expo event early June RAIN Yes did rain Friday Saturday may continue Sunday However modelers spectators turned out large quantifies lot fun Yes got plenty flying between showers occasionally during museum looking better ever would have surprised see bunch kids fishing pond front Headquarters next day boats sailing AMA sea Farther down road great-looking dirt mud track busy kids running cars over couple circus-size tents covered variety exhibitors offered some tremendous deals modeling products huge raffle tons great prizes keeping pavilion busy people day along EAA Young Eagle signup flights between showers RC area dozen large campers/motorhomes parked along edge parking lot some large tents provided needed shelter unpound area along flightline nice variety airplanes ranging trainers -scale flew day between showers Several flight stations kept busy buddy box flying huge group kids kids lined up day get chance test skills RC airplane least three buddy box trainers air whenever wasnt raining half kids start flying models well have add another runway spite weather would rate fantastic weekend sport model aviation big community builder AMA Community building must become major goals us must take time show neighbors locality good people have around first group months pictures show different groups modelers participate activities put us favorable position Just ask parents of kids pictured what think about model airplanes theyll till theyre greatest Clubs check charter forms challenge yourselves become Leader Clubs Leader members sure send Leader Member Questionnaire Im looking members have AMA members 50 years longerplease send fax call names little history future column would like list names recognition service Time go flyingsee field p youngsters build rubberpowered models Discover Aviation Days Pat set up activity local EAA chapter national manufacturer sponsors Photo Bob Cheney 150 Model Aviation Sandburg stringing out flying wires next lineup Control Line models flew two days during Discover Aviation Days kids got first Control Line flights members Piston Poppers CL club Photo Bob Cheney Some Sands Model Airplane Club Marquette Michigan lineup during April Mall Show Photo Gene Pastori Students Free Flight Club North View Jr HS prepare rubber-powered models help Minneapolis Model Aero Club days flying Minneapolis Metrodome Jenoveba Cabral L Juan Cabral Jaco Westerhouse Rory Johnson Brandon Rudolph back camera Photo Jim Ladwig Two radio gurus show us what sport aboutgreat friends Pete Waters L George Steiner Toledo show Jim Ladwig L Craig Lamatsch Aaron Petersen still smiling after coordinating building flying 550 kid-built rubber powered models during Discover Aviation Days Anoka Airport Blame Minnesota Photo Bob Cheney Dr Pat Redig Director Minnesota Raptor Center smiles another Pete Waters makes point show us airplane taking shape hes actually working I -i g i [e UIIE i 1 i Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Teous George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away E-mail noblur@junocom Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weathertord TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 67124 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 ValIs 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Wafts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148210658-6846 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Sometime back EC cited obtaining keeping flying sites being highest priority has brought forefront few times recently number clubs have faced finding new site District VIII subject has come up quite often District VIII E-mail newsletter Responding some requests assistance Stuart Rush Northwest Houston R/C Club sent following letter jumping ship panic rumor second action put together team define new site requirements make buy lease decisions based clubs future needs put together diverse group members included lawyers accountants guide club decisions third action locate property met requirements set down site committee much-debated decision purchase own property settled 55-acre tract rice field also 10-year flood plain property attractively priced far enough away civilization allow us enjoy activity years come also no danger housing development near future financing arranged through donations land limited group composed club members club member loaned balance needed loan control over property made slightly higher rate current CD earning some 5 years ago now look back see best possible decisions could have made pain associated move now have field owned run entire club membership What better definition could pure R/C Heaven Make Any Kind Modeling Heaven Stuart Theres way skin cat Dad used say club handled well another way inventive club members have solved flying site problem have informed about club can work within its community foster programs importance Whether charities youth programs crucial relationship established unusual look beyond own interests find whole new venue explore can benefit Tip month Quite often new powerful exotic engines seeing today can pretty threatening sure never get bitten way sure engine ready start called Bump flip method Often new engine has liberally oiled factory means must clear engine lube have fuel combustion chamber instead oil procedure has worked years 1 Put few drops fuel venturilcarb 2 Grab prop fist turn engine over several times 3 Connect starter battery pull prop over blade still fist mixture correct will feel definite bump engine tries fire Once feel bump safe flip engine once doesnt start repeat pull-through prop fist until feel bump again always feel bump before flip little chance getting hit prop alternate version technique particularly applicable high-compression engines have ABC/AAC cylinder assemblies metallurgy systems requires fit top dead center unusually tight fact squeaky tight best way have found starting engines prime few drops fuel exhaust hook up battery plug pull through feeling bump bump felt slap prop backwards Usually engine will start right up important message indiscriminant flipping will get good crack knuckles Use bump flip painless easier starting ike share unfortunate event happened club several years ago took bad luck turned best thing could have ever happened history Northwest Houston R/C Club 1991 after 10 years use lease suddenly canceled old flying site Nobody property owner knew exact reasons cancellation left us bad dilemma should go wasted lot blood sweat money 20 acres pure RC Heaven now gone 30-minute conversation between land owner club president first action club members local model shops Clear concise communication dispel rumors would inevitably come up thing no club needs distraction damage control midst crisis Proper handling prevents membership September 1997 151 Northwest Houston R/G Club has great flying field 1000-foot runway 800-foot runway 200 x 600-foot waterway foreground large covered pit area evident front grass runways Read became proud owners column month 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 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 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 Salina KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 9188 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Nebraska Hastings skylarks put static display February 1 2 huster aviation fund-raiser show Hastings city auditorium fund-raiser help 1997 huster aviation show Harvard Nebraska airfield shows main attraction two astronauts Charles J Precourt Bonnie J Dunbar Thirteen pilots paid up time Fourth Annual Western Flyers/Swift X-Country event began Omaha 10 signed up fly year appears have difficult actually get out course Looking written results six flags returned though sky looked productive last year Pat Flinn able garner 58 miles Pat Flinn did 48 miles first time course last year However cut year difficult both organizers pilots must said however no complained Final standings First place Pat Flinn 58 miles second place Steve Rohman 35 miles third place Loren Blinde 34 miles fourth place Kenny Bergstrom 16 miles fifth place Paul Wright 12 miles sixth place Wayne Henning 11 miles Thanks came out ad helped special thanks brought out family bought packages pig would like offer very special thank you made contributions materials though could attend helped divert what setting itself up calamitous disaster whole week CDs worst nightmare come true Submitted Chris Knowley News Colorado Letter Russ Miller Thank joining Arvada Associated Modelers 1997 Airshow Colorado Jefferson County Airport attendance well attendance Jay Mealy AMA Dave Brown well lovely wives greatly appreciated members AAM Airshow Colorado bi-yearly air show held Jefferson County Airport greater Metro Denver area performers national air show teams has included Air Force Thunderbirds As has practice past Airshow Colorado has invited Arvada Associated Modelers represent modeling aviation public Arvada Associated Modelers proud club over 300 members strong have chartered club #0399 AMA since 1975 Gold club have since start AMA program 1997 version Airshow Colorado AAM again chosen open show first act list Starting -scale Super Cub towing 18-foot banner ARVADA ASSOCIATED MODELERS total 16 airplanes 2 helicopters fit 20-minute show pleased aviation crowd over 65000 Saturday May 31 55000-plus Sunday June 1 1997 show started 10 am final act Saturday Thunderbirds 4 pm. Needless say spectacular show AAM club total 54 fixed-wing models display 4 Helicopters included large Heli camera board dowolink took live pictures crowd pictures downlinked local TV station broadcasting interest shown crowd model aviation overwhelming Sunday June 1 show again started 10 am AAM doing honors followed professional group air show performers After about 2 hours outstanding show tragedy struck F-86 piloted retired United Airlines pilot Capt Jack M Rosamond failed complete loop crashed field F-86 hit ground estimated speed 480 mph Aviation lost great pilot dedicated supporter flying flash second Capt Rosamond over 5000 hours F-86s just completed rebuilding particular aircraft has premier airshow performers last 5 years will missed Again AAM would like thank Jay Mealy Dave Brown coming beautiful state joining up Airshow Colorado 1997 Jim Shaw AIRSHOW COLORADO Arvada Associated Modelers flying sequence 1-OPEN banner tow 3 aircraft flying Jim Shaw Eric Lopez Bob Moffitt Ted Hibbs Super Cub Weeks Solution Extra 300 Ultra Sport streamers 2-Second Group Steve GradyKrazy flying general aerobatics Dan OHaraSr Kadet DREAMS OF FLIGHT Don SiravoSig HOG George BaxterSportster 3-Third Group Bob Campbell PA-48 TURBO P-Si Bob C David Slingsby flying together David Slingsby P-47 Vince Lopez Portnavia 4-Fourth Group Todd Doty Chris Stelter Buzz Butler Decathalon smoke Sukhoi Pattern Plane 5-Fifth Group Bill Heagle Chuck Hobart Tom Powers Bill Murphy Ace 120 Bipe w/smoke Sukhoi X-CELL X-CELL 152 Model Aviation right Astronaut Charles J Precourt Astronaut Bonnie J Dunbar Scott Zimmerman Bob Beirow Bill Zimmerman Jay Dowdy gather around Bob Beirows AT-6 U] AU 1 urn Arizona / California / Hawaii Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom http/Mwwama-1 Ocom/ama Glenn Carter 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 Tucaon Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See laat montha column additional AVPa Coordinatoral 1997 7-12 Model Aviation Youth Academy again huge success students nine California high schools competed head-to-head competition aircraft design flight performance Under guidance program director Charles Kelley help local modelers Anaheim Compton RC Clubs students designed built flew own aircraft years project design focused aerobatic performance culminated competitive fly oft Mile Square Park Fountain Valley CA May 311997 po~ encing Saturday August 30 Labor Day weekend AMA District X will host 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition District X chartered clubs San Francisco Bay area have come together host prestigious event includes dozen competitive non competitive aeromodeling activities nine-day extravaganza culminates weekend September 6-7 huge aeromodeling air show industry exposition Moffett Federal Airfield Mountain View California NASA US Navy have literally opened thetr doors modeling community Hangar will house wide variety exhibitor displays aeromodeling demonstrations take place tarmac once bore shadow worlds largest solid frame lighter-than-air aircraft Macon Events throughout week will include numerous popular aeromodeling events tons opportunity recreational flying well Youth family activities abound South Bay area extends its world famous hospitality Plan late Summer vacation bring kids senior members will enjoy special day set aside just Wednesday September 3 Come join friends make new acquaintances AMA Expo 97 events include IMAC Pattern Scale Giant Scale Jets Helicopters Soaring Pylon Racing Warbird Racing 4-Stroke Electric SAM 01 Time Fun Control Line information registration please contact Don Goeschl 513 W Avenue J-13 Lancaster CA 93534 805940-6066 e-mail amaexpo@aolcom Till next time . Keepem safe Keepem flyn. See There! 4September 1997 153 Associate Vice Presidents Local modelers call out basic flight maneuvers advanced students put aircraft through paces August 30 September 71997 Jean Andrews Tucson AZ prepares classic Playboy launch 1997 Blacksheep Champs May 23-26 Taft California Local youth experience model building Second Annual NORCAL RIC Show May 17-18 Santa Rosa CA Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE SSih Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowsione Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincoit 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg Si Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 823 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooei Ci LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinsior Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 SENATE BILL 395 guarantees model aircraft can flown off over Exclusive Farm Use land now Law Oregon Thanks success go got involved As usually happens some involved others John Stroup example main communications manager especially mail address Johns work both information communication prime importance deserves deepest gratitude work time diligence Recently John sent following past weekend Ive mulling over mind victory Oregon legislature Senate Bill 395 think its time recognize some folks what did group John didnt put own name down couldnt have won him Van Moore Salem RIC Pilots Assn led directed progress SB-395 through legislature Van appeared work magic times obviously understands enjoys chess game involved getting legislation passed got Senator Fisher sponsor bill championed bill step Sen Fisher Senate Water Land Use Committee committee reviewed bill Senate Van got Sen Fisher Rep Tom Whelan lead off testimony bill first came up committee House Doug Port Salem R/C Pilots Assn retired lawyer directed legal battle Marion County both Salem RIC Pilots Assn Barnstormers paid initial legal fees Salem R/C Pilots Assn out own pocket several thousand dollars Doug wrote initial language section SB 395 very important chose place existing land use law language should inserted insight placement language will enable us use EFU land requirement conditional use permit Doug Van worked closely together did testifying behalf before legislative committees interesting aside Sen Ted Ferrioli member Senate Water Land Use Committee recognized Doug someone worked both Department Veterans Affairs During testimony called Doug out hall time didnt know After Senator Ferrioli became strongest supporters Alan Lasneski Salem R/C Pilots Assn President stepped forward help organize lead what now call Oregon Model Aircraft Club Alliance Norm Rushton Dan Colley Barnstormers also involved initially left Norm area lost home fire Dan dropped out Alan provided initial steadying hand required keep us track working together Dan Gellner Klamath Falls Flightmasters helped us understand Oregon Farm Bureaus concerns enabled us make some changes bill hurting cause too much Ed McCollough no sooner gave Dans name E-mail list became embroiled discussion members club Farm Bureau VP Thank Dan acting intermediary Dan Dietz Keizer R/C Assn President got us contact Representative Tom Whelan point sponsored similar bill House ie HB-3425 Since SB-395 got head start Tom signed SB-395 let bill die committee Roger Weeks Columbia Gorge RIC Flyers personal friend Rep Frank Shields Vice Chairman House Environment Energy Committee committee considered bill House Roger Van Doug able meet Representative Shields prior hearing Van Doug also able meet several other committee members well Duane Elliott South Lane R/C Modelers E-mailed explanation club worked Lane County Parks Dept Oregon State Dept Fish Wildlife clean up public flying site improve natural habitat wildlife mentioned public service kids gave compelling arguments use farm land forwarded member House Environment Energy Committee immediately got positive response Representative Jim Welsh represents Lane Douglas counties Van Doug subsequently able meet Rep Welsh supported cause Graham Hicks Grande Ronde Bush Pilots worked hard us Eastern Oregon Mark Simmons Rep area House Environment Energy Committee Mark strongly supported cause signed onto bill Graham told Marks office called him tell him vote went Ken Ray Northcoast R/C Modelers swung Representative Tim Josi camp Senator Thomas Wilde voted nay bill Senate Water Land Use Committee However Sen Wilde testified voted bill Senate floor Afterwards learned Fred Ochoas Salem R/C Pilots Assn wife works Sen Wildes office Fred did get chance discuss situation Senator . Richard Lary Canby Dusters Newsletter Editor started exchanging E mail messages back last November order get nitty gritty what going legal battle just kept adding people E-mail list after Oregon Model Aircraft Club Alliance grew out initial activity Lary published mailed OMACA newsletter club Oregon last February Bob Stalick Willamette Modelers Club helped us sort through free flight language kept getting screwed up Legislative Counsel early Byron Hendricks Salem RIC Pilots Assn forwarded E-mail received Representative Dennis Luke Byron Johnston response E-mails Both voted bill Representative Luke House Environment Energy Committee during hearing walked over Van Doug testifying gave him note saying sensed no opposition bill committee cut short Later response Thank Representative Luke told opposition didnt have very good arguments . bill deserved win Some guys up North must have talked Representative Mike Fahey because also very strong bill House committee . agreeing take bill floor called Rep Faheys office find out initial third reading bill going House Lorene office has called several times information directions etc Today called tell passed . am constituents Thats what call bending over backwards helpful credit really belongs guys . everyone participated system couldnt have done what did Salem guys hadnt writing E-mailing phoning legislators system worked No could amazed am what accomplished Thanks guys being needed Stroup Oregon Model Aircraft Club Alliance 154 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/09
Page Numbers: 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154
A Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 WA Lu 5-f4 U jaW A# 11119 1 Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 IN RECENT COLUMN asked comments readers concerning What doing Academy thats wholly worthwhile benefits everybody member nonmember alike justifies considerable public private support seek am convinced grand questions heart existence especially museums needs answered fully possible before mount campaign support make changes move museum corporate public institution What Im trying asking question establish dialogue interested persons us use word dialogue loosely everyday conversation mean talking other want use word mean something greater way communicating encourages learning based mutual respect sense dialogue can seen process certain characteristics includes people especially disagree idea action seeks invent process can speak dominated person especially doesnt assume anyone wrong because disagree tolerates ambiguitythere may simple answer solution seeks identify suspend fundamental assumptions definitions inaccurate takes time develop may never end can choose between discussion dialogue can either wiI learn dialogue try win lose choose debate win issue debate will inevitably degenerate argument choose sides enter conflict lose again Dialogue helps build trust common ground common understandings teamwork Dialogue way thinking learning together can use consistently will create honest VICTOR STANZEL died April 6 1997 home Schulenburg Texas age 87 buried Wednesday April 9 1997 St Rose Lima Catholic Cemetery Schulenburg son Edward Agnes Stanzel Victor born January 23 1910 farm house near Schulenburg Survivors include sister-in-law three nieces three nephews Victor always loved sight flight airplanes associated aeronautical objects As young boy growing up family farm father died eight during ensuing years until early adulthood began designing building small colorful mounted Scale models leading airplanes prevalent 1920s 1930s career started hobby gradually developed full-fledged design manufacturing operation model aircraft lasted 70 years Victor brother Joseph inducted Model Aviation Hall Fame 1986 AMAs 50th Anniversary banquet Lake Charles Louisiana Victor developed first Control Line model airplanes 1939 brought out famous Tiger Shark marketed under trade name U-Line Flying Other models designed developed sold kit form included Sharkadet Interceptor Baby Shark Texas Ranger Tuffy others developed single-line elevator control system model airplanes 1949 marketed under trade name Mono-Line Hying achieved national international speed records still standing today 1958 age 48 Victor developed new concept building readyto-fly toy model aircraft six-years-and-up age group Stanzel airplanes jets helicopters spacecraft toy hobby industry manufactured sold today designer manufacturer artist photographer businessman wore technical hats self-taught engineer always adhered highest level quality products considered criminal sell toy airplane inferior quality truly honest man highest moral character will remembered contribution control monoline flying missed model builders everywhere 4courtesy Victor Stanzel Co September 1997 141 View HQ See Page 176 overly romantic picture Academy museum now would like to get will also use evaluate changes make institution progress making toward fulfillment promise Most importantly will help us define problems before try solve example organization running out money could say solution get money Wrong lack money symptom solution cant find answer youre probably asking wrong question Effective dialogue demands participants courageous way people know other what represent Courage demands respect People cannot respect someone wont take stand blows wind Plus must have good heart sincere forgiving others Blaming person focusing problem cannot allowed Lastly engaging dialog demands certain personal characteristics well participating need willing change attitudes toward others themselves need see others themselves conscientious participants through dialogue developing reputation high standards ethics must look good intentions others willing give benefit doubt avoid assuming know motivations case museum must also adhere professional agenda discipline museum avoid personal agendas floating around workplace Enough said short exposition concept dialogue response excellent letter sent Michael Fritz AMA #5665 impassioned tone Michael wanted know focusing past view real problem declining aging membership also asked existence museum could rectify concerns increase Academy enrollment modeling participation asked many other questions well what think sincere attempt establish dialogue Kudos Michael spirit dialogue would like give two cents regard few concerns see inspire anyone else chime First response overriding vexation over lack young people model aviation would like posit notion young people will probably never again identify airplane like did young fact youth problem may problem rather symptom times Model railroading example experiencing same problem So lets try solve problem before its defined have audio tape Charles Hampson Grant lambasting Academy because its preoccupation gasoline engines urging leadership refocus efforts youth rubberpowered models Grants efforts considerable immortal proportion have nevertheless gone gas engines turbines knows whats next Turbines definitely childrens playthings Focusing youth problem may trying recreate past way Grant wanted Aircraft sorts lack aura mystique early years However certain events recent past especially AMA Model/Hobby Expo Muncie showed us excited kids can about model aviation presented context among great fun things Parents brought kids International Aeromodeling Center droves because wanted expose what knew worthwhile fun activities promoted positive youth development offered opportunity lifelong learning let past live museum focus what kids want today maybe can move Academy industry place theyve never Knowing cannot ourselves reverse societal trends allows us concentrate new ways integrate model aviation childrens learning play After model aviation still form aviation open will always sky high fun everyone Model Aviation ug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NO 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 FOR THE COLUMN month would like present Statement Activities taken financial statements year ended December 31 1996 As can see heading statement covers years 1995 1996 statement shows money came went Model Aviation advertising increased approximately $100000 approximately amount have revenues exceeding 1995 total can see expenses decreased Model Aviation magazine direct costs Officer services including magazines two items made up principal reduction expenses Because controlling expenses extra revenue generated Model Aviation advertising able have revenue year expenses operations Other revenue net expenses income presented previous article referred should desire know thee break down numbers Temporary restricted net assets represent monies designated specific uses generally arise people making contributions AMA specific purposes During past year received $92276 paid out $153622 $153622 represents money given us previous years construction road Free Flight site Additions museum collection subtraction amount represents items museum property disposed 1996 1996 year increase net assets $236620 good year 1995 least did have net loss Until later ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 1996 AND 1995 1996 AmountPercent UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS REVENUE Membership Museum patron program Club charter fees Event sanctions insurance Supply souvenir sales Model Aviation advertising Model Aviation subscriptions Net Assets Released Restrictions EXPENSES Operating expenses Model Aviation magazine direct costs Supply souvenir costs Depreciation amortization Officer services including magazines Committees National Championship contest EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES FROM OPERATIONS OTHER REVENUE NET ADDITIONS TO MUSEUM COLLECTION INCREASE IN UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS Contributions Dividends Net assets released restrictions INCREASE DECREASE IN TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS INCREASE IN NET ASSETS NET ASSETS Beginning year End year $5492216 113807 45031 73909 856637 26 6677386 803 1849673 25285 365191 165508 31798 6568150 262858 53896 18788 297966 92276 153622 61346 236620 6463066 $6699686 804% 00 17 07 11 125 14 978 22 1000 602 271 04 53 24 05 03 962 38 08 1995 Amount Percent $5486517 21635 112791 43905 70472 759861 83982 6579163 169571 ~7734 4101634 1932112 56948 327737 173219 35913 6642168 106566 289710 02 44 14 00 23 396276 182065 48 169571 09 35% 408818 813% 03 17 07 10 113 12 975 25 1000 608 286 08 49 26 05 02 984 16 42 00 58 27 00 25 02 60% 6054248 4966 143 Model Aviation September 1997 143 ml] b i 1 [s ii 11 1e] — Connecticut / Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1 077 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 F Notice State Maine Scale Shoot-out will take place August 2I 3 1997 hope receive notice before am month late I putting column L information contact Ray Labonte 207 797-5196 NEW ENGLAND RC Soaring Convention event hosted Downeast Soaring Club will take place Saturday November 15 1997 will Sheraton Tara Hotel Portland Maine cost one-day event just $20 includes luncheon buffet choice speakers will satisfy power pilots Dave Garwood slope jets Airtronics VP Larry Lloyd computer radios servos George Sparr Aerocomposite Products John Derstine Steve Savoie Aerotowing scale gliders Bill Kuhlman B2Streamlines airfoils information call Jim Armstrong 207 725-5758 E-mail jimarmstrong @Junocom Top Gun Ray Labonte Peter Flanigan Paul DOnofrio Charlie Nelson competed Top Gun Florida placed Top Ten Congratulations New England Stunt Team following sent Leon Bowen am including entirely primarily because pertains younger modelers New England Stunt Team conjunction Coast Chapel Church Marshfield Wrentham Development Center have assembled program work boys girls ages 10-13 build fly control-line model airplanes Under direction Mr Ed Skou Scituate ably assisted Paul Busheme New England Stunt Team program started over two years ago Initially kids built 1/2A models Paul helped get flying feel what its like fly control-line model airplanes has gone very well built enthusiasm next project kids build own Sig Akromaster airplanes fitted Fox 15 engines Winter/Spring project completed brought Wrentham field flight testing first session occurred late September 1996 three boys attending airplanes flew well nothing broken enclosed pictures show kids well director-Ed Skou Paul Busheme helping navigate air Again late October Mr Skou brought group Wrentham time eight boys girls lots supportive friends relatives As first session everyone got fly learned about fun flying controlline model aircraft airplanes engines acquired special purchase Hanson Hobby Shop Isnt amazing what can accomplished number people organizations decide work together common goal Everyone involved program has benefited some way Now Spring 1997 once again working working schedule next fun-fly kids Wrentham field have caught really well continue have high degree enthusiasm Model Aviation Lynch Frank Polcari L-R Ed Skou Kevin Lynch Dean Macintyre Adam WhitloW Paul Busheme teaching Frank Polcari Adam WhitloW Mark Lynch Frank Polcari Sig Akromaster Ibe written thu fi$uiu ueuOnoffOn March 1st treated outstanding symposium Syracuse hosted STARS ARCS clubs event reviewed Wes previous issue want mention personal benefit got opportunity meet Wes Dave Mathewson local AVP Lon Sauter discussions district happenings develop person relationship other administrators mid-March St Lawrence Center Mall near Massena site another static show Nearly 50 models display provided members Seaway Valley Modelaires Malone RC Modelers Maple City Prop Busters Maple City Prop Busters way held its AMA charter 22 years 1996 efforts resulted awarding Silver Leader Club Award proud able present well deserved plaque believe club can qualify Leader Club awards contact AVP AMA Muncie application made Ottawa IMAA symposium During visit stopped National Aviation Museum entry fee waived AMA members during symposium allowed rebuild area discovered Nieuport 12 undergoing very painstaking restoration Its example particular plane known exist world no plans manufacturers drawings available restoration crew has taken several hundred pictures thousands measurements process creating own set drawings Its like scratch-building full-scale basis So much colder regions district summaries will Jim Lewis VP have said past getting out meet membership top priorities last few months Ive some opportunities district small piece real estate jumped chance visit Radio Control Society Marine Park RCSMP Pennsylvania Avenue Radio Control Society PARCS because theyre close theyre theyre about $1050 away just tolls both clubs meet same building least slight chance finding way second visit Joe Lupo RCSMP President presented honorary membership well neat hat Cant have enough hats also showed clubs membership manual Its best example Ive seen date Names dates numbers rules helpful hints . everything might tempted ask new member neophyte modeler included manual Id interested examples other clubs . best ideas can shared through column PARCS visit somewhat daunting club very largest entire country can always anticipate lively discussion crowd large large crowd extended comments about two hours thereby putting everyone sleep left via side door undetected Just kidding Actually Ira Klein club VP made sure taken tour superior flying site Floyd Bennett Field used significant fullscale field after brief comments presented . hat 1 [6 gjjjjjjj New Jersey/ New Yorkl 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 Asseciate Vice Presidents Dave Babcenk 445 Stockton Street Hightotown NJ 08520-4501 Rey Brewn LISAS AFOENT OMP 460 805 ses APO AE 09703 Ray Jusclrkas 59 Livingston Street St Jemes NY 11780 Jarnea M Lewis P061 Cgdenburg NY 13669-0051 Dave Malhewsen eec 613 Cenrillus NY 13031 Bill Miller PO eec 335 Priecetoc Junction NJ 08550 Tern Murray 31 Voortrees Drive easking Ridge NJ 07500 Marlene Nikedem 407 Willow Street Lockyort NY 14094 Bill Peytliress 2 Hemlock Court Saugerties NY 12477 Adam CattIer 41 Perry Avenue Lethem NY 12110-2433 Terry Tarrennire 101 Smithfield Dr Endicolt NY 13760-4329 Frequency Ceerdinater Lee Canter 2062 Feb55 Lane Phoenic NY 13135-9507 315 695-2448 MARLENE NIKODEM past president Niagara County Radio Control Model Airplane Club 20-year veteran Pylon Racing fun-flying has agreed serve AVP western New York Marlene husband Ernie both very active involved fliers Look lots news area Five months 1997 time writing still havent seen weather could pass Spring Just about time thoughts like enter mind get note call Jim Lewis hardworking AVP up Ogdensburg New York spends time colder regions NY well Canada cementing relations MAAC neighbors times think mall shows chance pilots Jims area have get warm writes following activities February 2nd found Seaway Valley Modelaires Massena NY hosting annual Freeze Fly can see substantial amounts snow ground weather quite nice no wind sizzling 30 degrees thermometer Members four clubs participated event Later month traveled Watertown LeRay RC flyers staging mall show Folks Salmon Run Mall treated static video displays well lots AIVIA literature September 1997 145 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 Eiiis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gouid 1944 5 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 Noil 6042 Norwell Drive West Carroliton OH 45449-3112 937 435-9232 Matthew Turowski 524 Jefferson Street Pottsville PA 17901 717 622-0435 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 ALTOONA RADIO CONTROL CLUB Last April Altoona Radio Control Club Altoona Pennsylvania mall show covered aspects model aviation including giant scale pattern float free flight basic trainer purpose mall show generate membership compliment models AMA furnished hand out material videos lighted display helped explain sport public flight simulator also big plus Check out photos some Altoonas best Fred Berman Unfortunately Fred Berman District Ills outstanding AMA members passed away May 31 Fred will long remembered writing Model Aviation allegiance Mon Valley R/C Club activity pattern competitor Condolences expressed wife Grace daughters Barbara Carol KRC Electric Fly interest electric model flying appears increasing Fortunately District Ill has notable meet world anyone interested type flying 18th annual KRC Electric Fly will September 19-21 Queen City Airport Allentown Pennsylvania meet must calendar additional details contact Jim Wolstenholme 215 234-6845 visit clubs home page http/ourworldcompuservecom/homepages/ GeorgeYoos.2/krcelechtm AVP Matthew Turowski Matthew Turowski new Associate Vice President northern central Pennsylvania As mentioned last months column AVPs district focused obtaining maintaining flying sites Matt has very strong credentials related First belongs Tuscarora R/C Club has very positive ties Pennsylvania State Parks system profession lawyer strong background environmental law As AVP will very positive asset Contact him 524 Jefferson Street Pottsville PA 17901 1997 AMA Homecoming special thanks attendance years homecoming celebration Five District Ills AVPs much its success AVP Joe Vislay charge flightline operation assisted John Hathaway Dave Ellis Mike Barbee provided buddy box assistance modelers Westerville Model Aeronautics Association Frank Noll put several fantastic flight demos Westerville Model Aeronautics Association following excerpt WMAA Newsletter Center Gravity pertaining Westerville MAC participation local library results could hardly better both club library large number kinds planes display participants view demonstration flights featuring large scale planes pylon racers bats Over sixty kids parents opportunity actually fly plane six club members trainers buddy box arrangements allowed wished take turn controls addition static display flying hot dogs potato chips soft drinks everyone response library people participants great looking repeat performance next year Model Aviation iIIeULUUliS1bU 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 1-6554 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 Aiien 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 Mouiton 2217 Johnstown Road Chesapeake VA 23322 Phone 757 421-4545 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Phone 302798-8447 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 THIS MONTH START column want ad replacement Bob Harris District IV Helicopter Contest Board member Bob moving out District LV will living PA active helicopter competition active CD helicopter competition have involved least five years some form helicopter competition interested AMA District IV position send resume helicopter background AMA MEMBERSHIP Just received some bad news AMA HQ seems membership down about 3% has going few years now need something about Also report received Horizon Hobby Distributors indicates NRHSA meeting distributors complaining sales RC airplanes equipment also down considerably also figure average age todays modeler continues go up 46 signaling too few young people interested RC can should something about first thing get club members up-to-date AMA membership have flying field lately call get fired up again Lets also start member get member program District IV maybe will spread other districts Its great hobbylets keep around next hundred years following article AVP Bob Babura could help situation also build up club membership THE CBRC NEIGHBOR Appreciation Day tremendous success line day long people waiting take turns flying authorized instructor buddy box Adults well children both Hillcrest Elementary School Indian Creek School Model programs involved flying Over three hundred free hot dogs consumed Some people Dept Natural Resources appeared well several members Maryland State Legislature flying field leased CBRC Dept Natural Resources picture crowd field Neighbor Appreciation Day picture shows line kids adults waiting turn Buddy Box picture shows some very interested kids seeing what goes inside typical RC model THE DC MAXECUTERS Through efforts Paul Spreiregen DC Maxecuters first-ever Fly-In demonstration National Building Museum formerly Pension Building Washington DC club hoping have use museum two times year hopefully have use time annual kite-flying contest mall tourists seemed enjoy event very much 20 participants event classes Indoor models took part fan-jet flying wing microfilm models picture some Indoor models display National Building Museum Washington DC final picture John Worths balloon being flown Fly-In inside National Building Museum Thats month Time go flying dont forget take kid September 1997 147 GONE FLYING Babura AVP Maryland m I-I 11 [e mu i m Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 205 322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chldgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pevuncola FL 32514 Wilbeimina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cove Memphis TN 381 i8 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38852 Wiiiiam T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl i4ensei 383 eriansood 842 Meridian MS 38305 Louise io 288 Huntridge Way Wintersprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomlee N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenin City AL 36867 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Avniston AL 38208 Linda OHeam 3415 Maze Le erandon FL 33511 Dick Patton 156 Palm Grove ttIvd Panama City Seach FL32408 George Peeryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyma GA 30082 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm eench FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Oeinesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchenter TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 808 eno 10397 Pavrdo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Intedachen FL 32148 Phone 1804664-2517 RED SCHOLEFIELD Gainesville Florida writes As reported AMA News AMA Executive Council during April Executive Council session voted unanimously establish fund $100000 new product review. etails provided hope somebody can answer few questions 7 fair question deserves immediate reply no room page explain details vast new program embryo stage reporting conduct last Council Meeting As always $100000 fund seed money find explore new ways supplement dues income need other ways generate money need try shift financial burden away merely dues decide patches jackets like embroidering/embossing after new product review will have money ready invest equipment inventory Overall sound idea am glad someone asked question few years ago attended club Fly-In Waycross Georgia directly buffing famous Okefenokee swamp large untouched protected swampland harbors alligators other amphibious reptiles birds snakes fish like natural paradise time some minimal concern safety club members spectators Today Okefenokee RC Club has moved its flying field somewhat North has splendid place fly both hard surface grass strip 450 runways Pictured above some club officials contestants etc attending Clubs annual Fly-In Jerry Lee Chase Highsmith Tom Barnes Wade Daughtry Club Treasurer Bill Cselle Bradley Smith Harmon Moody Steve Hickox Bill Bryson Contest Director Allen Smith Allen said number award BEST OF SHOW went Edward Hewett way club has 25 members Adrian Cohen President Bill Cselle Treasurer IMPERIAL RADIO CONTROL CLUB Mulberry Florida held its Giant Scale Summer Rally last week want meet important officials conducted affair Shown above Contest Director Keith Hunt Jim Nunnallee Jim Utick Steve Fowler Doug Burrell 35 pilots attended FunFly restricted Giant Scale good time 4 day Giant Scale Memorial Fly-In conducted short time ago Greenville South Carolina annual huge affair held private airport Down hill model action large building can shelter real airplanes snap took VWII Steannan Trainer Biplane seldom run picture airplane model person pix People being important airplanes powerless resist shot Anyway back business blast called JOE NALL GIANT SCALE MEMORIAL Mike Gregory Contest Director annual Fly-In extremely popular thousands people attendance through 4 days introduced myself CD Mike Gregory immediately bought free Coke far deserved . ed around snap CD Mike Gregory little girl Melissa Gregory age 11 Daddys helper Now want meet people behind whoopy-do below some ones responsible famous Fly-In Shown Announcer Bob Saddler loudspeaker hand CoFounder Joey Gnffen CD Mike Gregory Head Mentor Herby McKinney CoFounder Gene Strozier Youll probably see plenty color pictures mag coveting annual event gentlemen picture ones responsible everything happening Without wouldnt JOE NALL Fly-In affair Last month reported Juniors won Carolina Classic Control Line Contest via Assoc Vice President Ward Van Duzer covers CL No room last month picture below L-R Sean Stewart 2nd Jr Stunt Billy Hubbard 1st Kevin Stewart 3rd Coach Watt Moore behind Model Aviation i 1 [ aLUM 11 LO] t m Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky/ Missoun Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 706 457-2177 E-Mail Internet sysbauer@char1iecnsiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Dab & Scott Justice 1565 Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hsl Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761 -1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct Saint Charles MO 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Lees Summit MO 64066 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 123B Higginaville MO 64037 816 584-6284 FORT WAYNE IN Club #285 Fort Wayne Flying Circuits held Giant Scale meet 53 pilots 65 models present two-day event drew large crowds both days J Clarke club secretary submitted photos information Picture has C Villard beautiful Extra 260 powered MOKI 18 Next have R Zimmerman Ohio 300s Sachs 32 up front club instructor flying skills mind boggling No Fear R Young Big John ST 90 D Pruden Sig Spacewalker powered Sachs 32 giant Stinger Q42 L Kedney LEXINGTON KY Club #318 Lexington Model Airplane Club Schroeder provided following pictures information first picture shows outdoor FF fly-in held last October Eight contestants pictured L R D Price J Atkinson R Hancock B Hancock front E Dominguez W Barr N Lincoln K Papp Next couple pictures Indoor fly-in First gang L R front row J Ryker W Ryker B Hancock Back row R Hancock N Lincoln E Dominguez W Brusseau J Atkinson Schroeder L McFarland Will whole pattern W Barr second picture has pro giving few pointers novice W Barr B Hancock Awhile back twin Chipmunk published column Several readers wanted pictures information Span 81 inches weight 14 pounds powered two OS 70 Surpasses props 12 x 8 APC radio Airtronics nine servos would like contact builder/flyer Bob Schepple 487 Brightfield Trails Manchester MO 63021 E-mail rhscheppel@worldnetattnet ember 1997 149 Em] U 1 LWU 1 in Dave GIsh 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Laslk 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 Robottl 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Fax 810 486-1603 Mike Zingery 6496S Summerlon 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 TillS COLUMN comes Muncie TN during Homecoming/Expo event early June RAIN Yes did rain Friday Saturday may continue Sunday However modelers spectators turned out large quantifies lot fun Yes got plenty flying between showers occasionally during museum looking better ever would have surprised see bunch kids fishing pond front Headquarters next day boats sailing AMA sea Farther down road great-looking dirt mud track busy kids running cars over couple circus-size tents covered variety exhibitors offered some tremendous deals modeling products huge raffle tons great prizes keeping pavilion busy people day along EAA Young Eagle signup flights between showers RC area dozen large campers/motorhomes parked along edge parking lot some large tents provided needed shelter unpound area along flightline nice variety airplanes ranging trainers -scale flew day between showers Several flight stations kept busy buddy box flying huge group kids kids lined up day get chance test skills RC airplane least three buddy box trainers air whenever wasnt raining half kids start flying models well have add another runway spite weather would rate fantastic weekend sport model aviation big community builder AMA Community building must become major goals us must take time show neighbors locality good people have around first group months pictures show different groups modelers participate activities put us favorable position Just ask parents of kids pictured what think about model airplanes theyll till theyre greatest Clubs check charter forms challenge yourselves become Leader Clubs Leader members sure send Leader Member Questionnaire Im looking members have AMA members 50 years longerplease send fax call names little history future column would like list names recognition service Time go flyingsee field p youngsters build rubberpowered models Discover Aviation Days Pat set up activity local EAA chapter national manufacturer sponsors Photo Bob Cheney 150 Model Aviation Sandburg stringing out flying wires next lineup Control Line models flew two days during Discover Aviation Days kids got first Control Line flights members Piston Poppers CL club Photo Bob Cheney Some Sands Model Airplane Club Marquette Michigan lineup during April Mall Show Photo Gene Pastori Students Free Flight Club North View Jr HS prepare rubber-powered models help Minneapolis Model Aero Club days flying Minneapolis Metrodome Jenoveba Cabral L Juan Cabral Jaco Westerhouse Rory Johnson Brandon Rudolph back camera Photo Jim Ladwig Two radio gurus show us what sport aboutgreat friends Pete Waters L George Steiner Toledo show Jim Ladwig L Craig Lamatsch Aaron Petersen still smiling after coordinating building flying 550 kid-built rubber powered models during Discover Aviation Days Anoka Airport Blame Minnesota Photo Bob Cheney Dr Pat Redig Director Minnesota Raptor Center smiles another Pete Waters makes point show us airplane taking shape hes actually working I -i g i [e UIIE i 1 i Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Teous George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX answers 6th ring away E-mail noblur@junocom Associate Vice Presidents Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos St Weathertord TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 67124 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 ValIs 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Wafts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148210658-6846 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Sometime back EC cited obtaining keeping flying sites being highest priority has brought forefront few times recently number clubs have faced finding new site District VIII subject has come up quite often District VIII E-mail newsletter Responding some requests assistance Stuart Rush Northwest Houston R/C Club sent following letter jumping ship panic rumor second action put together team define new site requirements make buy lease decisions based clubs future needs put together diverse group members included lawyers accountants guide club decisions third action locate property met requirements set down site committee much-debated decision purchase own property settled 55-acre tract rice field also 10-year flood plain property attractively priced far enough away civilization allow us enjoy activity years come also no danger housing development near future financing arranged through donations land limited group composed club members club member loaned balance needed loan control over property made slightly higher rate current CD earning some 5 years ago now look back see best possible decisions could have made pain associated move now have field owned run entire club membership What better definition could pure R/C Heaven Make Any Kind Modeling Heaven Stuart Theres way skin cat Dad used say club handled well another way inventive club members have solved flying site problem have informed about club can work within its community foster programs importance Whether charities youth programs crucial relationship established unusual look beyond own interests find whole new venue explore can benefit Tip month Quite often new powerful exotic engines seeing today can pretty threatening sure never get bitten way sure engine ready start called Bump flip method Often new engine has liberally oiled factory means must clear engine lube have fuel combustion chamber instead oil procedure has worked years 1 Put few drops fuel venturilcarb 2 Grab prop fist turn engine over several times 3 Connect starter battery pull prop over blade still fist mixture correct will feel definite bump engine tries fire Once feel bump safe flip engine once doesnt start repeat pull-through prop fist until feel bump again always feel bump before flip little chance getting hit prop alternate version technique particularly applicable high-compression engines have ABC/AAC cylinder assemblies metallurgy systems requires fit top dead center unusually tight fact squeaky tight best way have found starting engines prime few drops fuel exhaust hook up battery plug pull through feeling bump bump felt slap prop backwards Usually engine will start right up important message indiscriminant flipping will get good crack knuckles Use bump flip painless easier starting ike share unfortunate event happened club several years ago took bad luck turned best thing could have ever happened history Northwest Houston R/C Club 1991 after 10 years use lease suddenly canceled old flying site Nobody property owner knew exact reasons cancellation left us bad dilemma should go wasted lot blood sweat money 20 acres pure RC Heaven now gone 30-minute conversation between land owner club president first action club members local model shops Clear concise communication dispel rumors would inevitably come up thing no club needs distraction damage control midst crisis Proper handling prevents membership September 1997 151 Northwest Houston R/G Club has great flying field 1000-foot runway 800-foot runway 200 x 600-foot waterway foreground large covered pit area evident front grass runways Read became proud owners column month 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 Fax 701 445-3323 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 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 Salina KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 9188 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Nebraska Hastings skylarks put static display February 1 2 huster aviation fund-raiser show Hastings city auditorium fund-raiser help 1997 huster aviation show Harvard Nebraska airfield shows main attraction two astronauts Charles J Precourt Bonnie J Dunbar Thirteen pilots paid up time Fourth Annual Western Flyers/Swift X-Country event began Omaha 10 signed up fly year appears have difficult actually get out course Looking written results six flags returned though sky looked productive last year Pat Flinn able garner 58 miles Pat Flinn did 48 miles first time course last year However cut year difficult both organizers pilots must said however no complained Final standings First place Pat Flinn 58 miles second place Steve Rohman 35 miles third place Loren Blinde 34 miles fourth place Kenny Bergstrom 16 miles fifth place Paul Wright 12 miles sixth place Wayne Henning 11 miles Thanks came out ad helped special thanks brought out family bought packages pig would like offer very special thank you made contributions materials though could attend helped divert what setting itself up calamitous disaster whole week CDs worst nightmare come true Submitted Chris Knowley News Colorado Letter Russ Miller Thank joining Arvada Associated Modelers 1997 Airshow Colorado Jefferson County Airport attendance well attendance Jay Mealy AMA Dave Brown well lovely wives greatly appreciated members AAM Airshow Colorado bi-yearly air show held Jefferson County Airport greater Metro Denver area performers national air show teams has included Air Force Thunderbirds As has practice past Airshow Colorado has invited Arvada Associated Modelers represent modeling aviation public Arvada Associated Modelers proud club over 300 members strong have chartered club #0399 AMA since 1975 Gold club have since start AMA program 1997 version Airshow Colorado AAM again chosen open show first act list Starting -scale Super Cub towing 18-foot banner ARVADA ASSOCIATED MODELERS total 16 airplanes 2 helicopters fit 20-minute show pleased aviation crowd over 65000 Saturday May 31 55000-plus Sunday June 1 1997 show started 10 am final act Saturday Thunderbirds 4 pm. Needless say spectacular show AAM club total 54 fixed-wing models display 4 Helicopters included large Heli camera board dowolink took live pictures crowd pictures downlinked local TV station broadcasting interest shown crowd model aviation overwhelming Sunday June 1 show again started 10 am AAM doing honors followed professional group air show performers After about 2 hours outstanding show tragedy struck F-86 piloted retired United Airlines pilot Capt Jack M Rosamond failed complete loop crashed field F-86 hit ground estimated speed 480 mph Aviation lost great pilot dedicated supporter flying flash second Capt Rosamond over 5000 hours F-86s just completed rebuilding particular aircraft has premier airshow performers last 5 years will missed Again AAM would like thank Jay Mealy Dave Brown coming beautiful state joining up Airshow Colorado 1997 Jim Shaw AIRSHOW COLORADO Arvada Associated Modelers flying sequence 1-OPEN banner tow 3 aircraft flying Jim Shaw Eric Lopez Bob Moffitt Ted Hibbs Super Cub Weeks Solution Extra 300 Ultra Sport streamers 2-Second Group Steve GradyKrazy flying general aerobatics Dan OHaraSr Kadet DREAMS OF FLIGHT Don SiravoSig HOG George BaxterSportster 3-Third Group Bob Campbell PA-48 TURBO P-Si Bob C David Slingsby flying together David Slingsby P-47 Vince Lopez Portnavia 4-Fourth Group Todd Doty Chris Stelter Buzz Butler Decathalon smoke Sukhoi Pattern Plane 5-Fifth Group Bill Heagle Chuck Hobart Tom Powers Bill Murphy Ace 120 Bipe w/smoke Sukhoi X-CELL X-CELL 152 Model Aviation right Astronaut Charles J Precourt Astronaut Bonnie J Dunbar Scott Zimmerman Bob Beirow Bill Zimmerman Jay Dowdy gather around Bob Beirows AT-6 U] AU 1 urn Arizona / California / Hawaii Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom http/Mwwama-1 Ocom/ama Glenn Carter 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 Tucaon Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See laat montha column additional AVPa Coordinatoral 1997 7-12 Model Aviation Youth Academy again huge success students nine California high schools competed head-to-head competition aircraft design flight performance Under guidance program director Charles Kelley help local modelers Anaheim Compton RC Clubs students designed built flew own aircraft years project design focused aerobatic performance culminated competitive fly oft Mile Square Park Fountain Valley CA May 311997 po~ encing Saturday August 30 Labor Day weekend AMA District X will host 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition District X chartered clubs San Francisco Bay area have come together host prestigious event includes dozen competitive non competitive aeromodeling activities nine-day extravaganza culminates weekend September 6-7 huge aeromodeling air show industry exposition Moffett Federal Airfield Mountain View California NASA US Navy have literally opened thetr doors modeling community Hangar will house wide variety exhibitor displays aeromodeling demonstrations take place tarmac once bore shadow worlds largest solid frame lighter-than-air aircraft Macon Events throughout week will include numerous popular aeromodeling events tons opportunity recreational flying well Youth family activities abound South Bay area extends its world famous hospitality Plan late Summer vacation bring kids senior members will enjoy special day set aside just Wednesday September 3 Come join friends make new acquaintances AMA Expo 97 events include IMAC Pattern Scale Giant Scale Jets Helicopters Soaring Pylon Racing Warbird Racing 4-Stroke Electric SAM 01 Time Fun Control Line information registration please contact Don Goeschl 513 W Avenue J-13 Lancaster CA 93534 805940-6066 e-mail amaexpo@aolcom Till next time . Keepem safe Keepem flyn. See There! 4September 1997 153 Associate Vice Presidents Local modelers call out basic flight maneuvers advanced students put aircraft through paces August 30 September 71997 Jean Andrews Tucson AZ prepares classic Playboy launch 1997 Blacksheep Champs May 23-26 Taft California Local youth experience model building Second Annual NORCAL RIC Show May 17-18 Santa Rosa CA Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE SSih Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowsione Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincoit 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksburg Si Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 823 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooei Ci LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinsior Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 SENATE BILL 395 guarantees model aircraft can flown off over Exclusive Farm Use land now Law Oregon Thanks success go got involved As usually happens some involved others John Stroup example main communications manager especially mail address Johns work both information communication prime importance deserves deepest gratitude work time diligence Recently John sent following past weekend Ive mulling over mind victory Oregon legislature Senate Bill 395 think its time recognize some folks what did group John didnt put own name down couldnt have won him Van Moore Salem RIC Pilots Assn led directed progress SB-395 through legislature Van appeared work magic times obviously understands enjoys chess game involved getting legislation passed got Senator Fisher sponsor bill championed bill step Sen Fisher Senate Water Land Use Committee committee reviewed bill Senate Van got Sen Fisher Rep Tom Whelan lead off testimony bill first came up committee House Doug Port Salem R/C Pilots Assn retired lawyer directed legal battle Marion County both Salem RIC Pilots Assn Barnstormers paid initial legal fees Salem R/C Pilots Assn out own pocket several thousand dollars Doug wrote initial language section SB 395 very important chose place existing land use law language should inserted insight placement language will enable us use EFU land requirement conditional use permit Doug Van worked closely together did testifying behalf before legislative committees interesting aside Sen Ted Ferrioli member Senate Water Land Use Committee recognized Doug someone worked both Department Veterans Affairs During testimony called Doug out hall time didnt know After Senator Ferrioli became strongest supporters Alan Lasneski Salem R/C Pilots Assn President stepped forward help organize lead what now call Oregon Model Aircraft Club Alliance Norm Rushton Dan Colley Barnstormers also involved initially left Norm area lost home fire Dan dropped out Alan provided initial steadying hand required keep us track working together Dan Gellner Klamath Falls Flightmasters helped us understand Oregon Farm Bureaus concerns enabled us make some changes bill hurting cause too much Ed McCollough no sooner gave Dans name E-mail list became embroiled discussion members club Farm Bureau VP Thank Dan acting intermediary Dan Dietz Keizer R/C Assn President got us contact Representative Tom Whelan point sponsored similar bill House ie HB-3425 Since SB-395 got head start Tom signed SB-395 let bill die committee Roger Weeks Columbia Gorge RIC Flyers personal friend Rep Frank Shields Vice Chairman House Environment Energy Committee committee considered bill House Roger Van Doug able meet Representative Shields prior hearing Van Doug also able meet several other committee members well Duane Elliott South Lane R/C Modelers E-mailed explanation club worked Lane County Parks Dept Oregon State Dept Fish Wildlife clean up public flying site improve natural habitat wildlife mentioned public service kids gave compelling arguments use farm land forwarded member House Environment Energy Committee immediately got positive response Representative Jim Welsh represents Lane Douglas counties Van Doug subsequently able meet Rep Welsh supported cause Graham Hicks Grande Ronde Bush Pilots worked hard us Eastern Oregon Mark Simmons Rep area House Environment Energy Committee Mark strongly supported cause signed onto bill Graham told Marks office called him tell him vote went Ken Ray Northcoast R/C Modelers swung Representative Tim Josi camp Senator Thomas Wilde voted nay bill Senate Water Land Use Committee However Sen Wilde testified voted bill Senate floor Afterwards learned Fred Ochoas Salem R/C Pilots Assn wife works Sen Wildes office Fred did get chance discuss situation Senator . Richard Lary Canby Dusters Newsletter Editor started exchanging E mail messages back last November order get nitty gritty what going legal battle just kept adding people E-mail list after Oregon Model Aircraft Club Alliance grew out initial activity Lary published mailed OMACA newsletter club Oregon last February Bob Stalick Willamette Modelers Club helped us sort through free flight language kept getting screwed up Legislative Counsel early Byron Hendricks Salem RIC Pilots Assn forwarded E-mail received Representative Dennis Luke Byron Johnston response E-mails Both voted bill Representative Luke House Environment Energy Committee during hearing walked over Van Doug testifying gave him note saying sensed no opposition bill committee cut short Later response Thank Representative Luke told opposition didnt have very good arguments . bill deserved win Some guys up North must have talked Representative Mike Fahey because also very strong bill House committee . agreeing take bill floor called Rep Faheys office find out initial third reading bill going House Lorene office has called several times information directions etc Today called tell passed . am constituents Thats what call bending over backwards helpful credit really belongs guys . everyone participated system couldnt have done what did Salem guys hadnt writing E-mailing phoning legislators system worked No could amazed am what accomplished Thanks guys being needed Stroup Oregon Model Aircraft Club Alliance 154 Model Aviation