News Academy ModelAeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Joe Beshar Wes De Cou Incumbent Late last year asked elect Vice President District II did time promised would work hard earn trust respect concentrating flying site acquisition retention directing AMAs attention resources toward membership growth also made sure access through US mail over telephone computer via e-mail few months since special election have become chairman membership committee currently process determine just what need to win back previous AMA members retain current membership base stimulate new membership things key keeping dues increases out future will contribute get full attention club needs concerned about flying site retention last few months have spent hours meeting individual clubs township officials officials various govennnental agencies effort assure what sites have keep potential exists get new sites make able secure financial relief form toan club field rendered unusable paving contractor defaulted contract field finished memberships rise Regular readers column will notice have traveled four corners district effort assure everyone district gets representation should expect visit flying events nearly weekend sometimes twice day visit club meetings whenever invited Whenever together talk little listen lot Ive developed goals district based input talk listen.and act ask continued support accomplish common goals Having served successfully past Vice Pres District II am very familiar duties responsibilities elected position intention elected just Vice Pres involved Vice Pres believe order represent AMA membership depth involvement prime requisite administrative foundation Aeromodeling has always joy interests segments indoor thin outdoor free flight RC glow electric sport scale whatever building flying fellowship has generated within modeling community 19401 official Class free flight world record holder past Pres North Jersey RC Club increased membership 11 135 past Pres Society Antique Modelers increased membership 275 1500 past Pres Interstate Flying Club arranged flying site Bear Mt Interstate Park NY directed AMA Mortgage Depletion Program raised over $25000 directed Lee Renaud Memorial Program benefit AMA library successfully negotiated chartered AMA clubs conceived directed Aero Picnic Program Model Airplane News past Pres Old time Eagles MAC Inducted AMA SAM Hall Fame recipient 2 AMA Distinguished Service Awards Carl Goldberg Vital People award served AMA representive Paris FAI/CIAM F3E Electro-Flight committee meetings Chairman US Electric Team Selection committee As model builder designer have published over 25 model articles model magazines believe am best candidate VP District II would appreciate vote important vote -SO PLEASE VOTERay Juschkus have involved model aviation over fifty years joining AMA 1946 Since have flown free flight power rubber tow line gliders control line stunt speed Navy Carrier winning first place 1962 Nats 1975 began flying C power sailplanes last 18 years have served Associate VP District II AMA represented VP several AMA Council meetings Reston Muncie Have held office various modeling organizations include VP District II National Soaring Society VP Long Island Silent Flyers PR Director Eastern Soaring League have written articles Flying Models magazine since 1982 have photographed eight covers illustrating models built am now semi-retired after being professional corporate photographer 46 years 20 years David Rockefellers personal photographer last fifteen years owned operated Wall Street studio photographing senior executives Fortune 500 companies Presently enjoy part time position Staff Photographer NY City Council Boy Scouts America am lifelong year round resident District II means above experience can serve represent districts best interest has dream Vice President will very best serve elected will use monthly column personal soapbox will promote club business AMA recognize issues affect members Chuck Foreman incumbent time has come once again ask vote also help may continue Vice President AMA District IV As know elected finish out remainder Howards unexpired term year now ending year has given chance see could job importantly could contribute growth AMA represent AMA member conclusion isyes have lot experience District lV what November 1997 139 Inside View Headquarters District Vice President direction AMA going What should AMA doing keep up changes hobby AMA listening member What does membership want AMA get youth today involved can future AMA leaders can AMA members get AMA listen concerns requests some questions have asked past year No have answers other questions help can make difference Obviously AMA needs effective team working develop answers questions generate strategies growth believe qualifications make strong candidate help resolve other issues have active AMA member well over 40 years 27 years leader member 15 active contest director served District IV vice president 1979 1983 past year have worked NATS communication manager 13 years served NATS executive committee 12 years Presently serve AMA Property Acquisitions Development Committee Leader Member Committee SIG Committee Membership Committee AMA liaison IMAA 1995 awarded AMA Fellow award services AMA feel experience can contribute growth AMA help serve AMA member Last least want job representing District IV member would like remain member District IV team assist making positive difference sharing responsibility dealing common concerns decision run district vice president position taken lightly like manner vote should considered carefully order select person will serve well desire key ingredient serving background depth experience very important well takes lot time job right have timeall need now vote Charles R Bauer incumbent campaign statement simple straightfoward serve members District VI During past three years have attempted visit clubs possible throughout district club meetings funflies contests swap meets have problems solve together have solved concerned aging membership assure Executive Council attempting come up ways attract new members hobby committees serve Education committee emphasis work clubs others foster programs school age youth helping funds several programs throughout country encourage young people learn about aviation should executive council next directing its energy flying sites Clubs need help acquiring keeping flying sites questions would like answered please contact Phone 7080457-0565 FAX 708457-2177 e-mail sysbauerharliecnsiitedu Jim Sears 1994 gave up being AMA District VI Vice President time couldnt give representation felt deserved Since Ive retired have term rest request Ive decided run office again As Vice President will represent sport Flyers point view Although understand approve needs competition flyers realize majority us AMA members just want leave competition working lives going favorite flying sites job representive will remind AMA Executive Council grass roots modelers make policies As Vice President Ill continue make trips can sure can see possible During travels AMA officer Ive learned important visit clubs events Before make promises cant keep let ask make promise past elections membership has shown little interest runs organization because chose vote Make sure have say process promise youll vote 1997 election AMA District VI Vice President right member should exercised course vote would greatly appreciated Please vote III3j Sandy Frank am Dr Sandy Frank Weatherford TX am asking vote election choose representive serve AMA Board Directors 19982000 term office will set course AMA takes next century vote needed important have aeromodeler life AMA member since 1957 Life Member AMA L-69 have built flown competed types CIL F/F R/C models began Weatherford club organize bi-annual swap meet father Murry Frank AMA Fellow & Council Representive 1971-1978 taught child about modeling personal fulfillment AMA volunteer work have local regional national volunteer AMA worker 30 years studied Aerospace Engineering University Texas Arlington am 49 years old married 20 years semi-retired Licensed Psychologist PhD having operated own successful private practice 20 years Aeromodeling life can will devote time effort represent well will support no dues increases no AMA instigated lawsuits local modeling support AMAs highest priority open communications between AMA its members will best represent consensus membership AMA District VIII Historically 10% membership votes Please vote vote will sincerely appreciated Thank Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos Weatherford TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817 599-7131 e mail sfrank@ tenetedu Richard Hanson incumbent As know am current Vice President AMA District X am seeking reelection second full term office continue serving representative AMA Executive Council As District Vice President have dedicated efforts towards seeking out issues concern members District towards working member Executive Council presenting views supporting initiatives aimed addressing member concerns During term office have traveled much District meet individual modelers local leaders AMA chartered clubs have gained extensive working knowledge local regional issues challenging existence growth great sport/hobby Though District has made substantial progress areas communications community involvement youth programming public relations still much needs accomplished decline number flying sites aging erosion AMA membership uncertainty aeromodeling industry lack confidence national leadership critical issues facing us issues must addressed can no longer afford minimize concerns wait others find solutions need strong resolute leadership national organization going bring aeromodeling twenty-first century us must part support pledge continue advocating interests District X will ardently endeavor preservation advancement model aviation Model Aviation 7U1 N A72 II FUR Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Now Nats over its time get back routine business hand mainly running museum pushing forward initiatives have recently undertaken Almost day during Nats people come museum requests research information donations making month July interesting hectic year now its time focus future plough ahead projects such History Program Museum Assessment Program publicizing museum promoting public working special projects like photographing collection planning short- long-range expansion exhibits museum store Norm Rosenstock has working tirelessly AMA History Program Recently sent first assemblage biographies museum order make accessible membership recently asked Norm put together some ideas value enormous project replied wonderful Brooklyn accent see Gary purposes program give younger modelers some idea AMA came some struggles involved creating advancements aviation preserving ability fly Well said Norm added problem Heroes aging population something done soon will gone taking exploits experiences developed fascinating hobby famous modelers have already contributed library biographies unfortunately too have reached point can no longer create documentation lives have passed away infinitely difficult try reconstruct Heros life after gone Therefore goal try get biographies now . before its too late . will come forth biography such greats Carl Goldberg . Chet Lanzo already gone April last year Norm wrote population modelers generation leaving us fierce rate month read model magazine another obituary grieving passing yet another great modeler years modeling did ever see such proliferation obituaries owe people measure gratitude rich heritage have left us uld forgotten Norm also wanted emphasize job processing biographies writing someone wants write biography friend help someone write autobiography cant themselves need contact request form #2 Form #1 people can write own Norms phone number 561 798-5154 address 124 Granada St Royal Palm Beach FL 33411 point view purposes biography program enrich meaning collection because biographies about lives people have objects museum example would great someone would write biography recently departed Victor Stanzel go late Ed Rhetts Tiger Shark donated Eds wife last year could use biography Ed well since center modeling activity Charleston area according Mel Landis member helped get model museum now able make number completed biographies available interested Requests should sent Dick Kennison Registrar National Model Aviation Museum 5151 WE Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Most bios less 10 pages length cost $3 Longer bios cost $5 first list names Norm has processed thus far Albrecht Jack #1063 Anhoizer Hank #109822 Alaback James #4483 Bauer Charlie #64813 Bekins Don #95097 Brown William L #72439 Bucic George #L-227 Boucher Rolland #961 Champine Robert #5160 Crispin Howard #568 Carson Richard #174 Cunnyngham Vic Sr #L-980 Dean C 152926 Ehling FrankV #798 Hagen Horace #231 HardLes #4639 Hicks Graham #7994 Hunton John #22856 Kania Mat #1473 Kummer Ralph #574144 Koval Joe #2556 Lehmberg Alfred #L-86 Lidgard Edward #808 Lorenz De #28790 Lutz Dan #P-500 Nelson Gerry #2025 Pohlmann Hank #1969 Pond Betram #915 Raspante Joseph #670 Reynolds Francis #9242 1 Rosenstock Norm #1670 Schroeder Art #172 Schulman Leon #L-8 Taibi Sal #3255 Tannis Richard #627 Towne Dean # Upton Bob #6429 Willoughby Dale #436 Winter Bill #719 Worth John #13 Wisniewski Bill #6258 photo recent important donation Dick Kennison Librarian/Regristrar writes Lou Andrews prototype Aeromaster now resides National Model Aviation Musem can enjoyed thanks generosity Pamela Barnard daughter Lou wellknown model designer founder Andrews Aircraft Model Company kited popular kits over years including Ray series However famous Aeromaster burst scene July 30 1965 hands Ernie Huber performed impressive acrobatic show Aeromaster Saturday spectators Nationals Soon after Aeromaster kit became available since large number Aeromasters have built flown may have enjoyed model has gone through several permutations continues production currently available Giant Aeromaster version Dick told built too mber 1997 141 MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know flfl Model Aviation 5ii Suggestion Line phone 317 2884899 extension 223 EMLEF 1MW AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth being famous reason enough Hall Fame necessarily lot depends what person famous long theyve famous whether reason being famous self-focused whether substantially affected others ways Hall Fame example Maxwell Bassett changed nature Free Flight contests forever won events 30s using has engine power everybody else using rubber power Competition rules changed result gas rubber power have competed separately ever since Thus name Bassett became famous singular effect activities others Furthermore whole industry developed production sale gas engines result Maxwells contribution based engine used designed built Bill Brown became equally famous important thing led fame Maxwell Bill first what did Other fliers engine manufacturers came along afterward some got famous too same extentthey simply use gas engines win contests contrast some people became famous after years doing something outstanding some like Henry Struck fame developed over years designed outstanding models others used win contests Henry won share too totality wins using designs put him pedestal above others singular effort brought fame Ed Izzo developed technique cutting wings other parts out blocks foam giving modelers choice away traditional balsa structures standard years again effect Eds contribution other people made him famous too became famous other things foam-cutting development enough itself get him Hall Fame brings up point No criteria exist guide selection candidates Hall Fame some cases like above also election year Neil Armstrong reason selection obvious other cases widespread disagreement what should qualify someone Hall Fame Some names come up year after year yet dont get Others get first year nominated Contributing disagreement minimum requirements fact though article about AMA Hall Fame isnt requirement candidate AMA member need ever have member consensus seems someone did something special model aviation general thats enough considered some disagreement whether what someone has become famous should have benefitted AMA doing something regardless AMA connection OK Fortunately history AMA Hall Fame selection has fairly well sorted out contradictions controversywith some glitches sureby factor diverse viewpoints other words have enough people different backgrounds viewpoints doing voting whatever majority can agree likely produce reasonable choice consider may 40-50 nominations given year result election five six theory multiple viewpoints works fairly well situation has changing recent years selection committee composed past AMA presidents generally conceded responsible group handle responsibility Considering have 22 presidents date number involved seems first thought enough However currently 10 past presidents committee has shrunk considerably Also age level still around now quite high suggesting age-related bias may inherent existing system work adequately appears need larger selection committee sure have enough viewpoints lieu specific selection criteria has suggested logical expansion committee might add previous District VicePresidents past presidents Without checking out numbers involved would seem might reasonable thing case need looking Hall Fame selection process general considering either development some specific criteria selection expanded committee factors being discussed among AMA members officers throw opinion pot would help have additional input eeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing Minutes recent Council meeting will also posted AMA bulletin board Aeromodelers Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 317 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders 142 Model Aviation 4 vruj U fITe7V — Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 am getting numerous favorable comments about financial information am putting article get some other remarks too Since job deals primarily money things will buy comes keep am going present schedules membership revenue year 1996 1995 THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC SCHEDULES OF MEMBERSHIP REVENUE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 311996 AND 1995 lee AminL i h1 1908 Amount Em*nti rienLZ Adult full memberships Second adult Youth full memberships Youth no publication Senior citizenS Affiliate memberships Life memberships Intro pilot program Bonus coupon plan Recovered dues Other miscellaneous programs $ 4329951 97918 87285 65136 855059 3520 16250 5950 3575 634% 14 13 09 125 01 02 01 01 00 788% 18 16 12 156 00 03 01 01 00 $ 4404984 97128 90675 65226 800005 3316 9000 5355 5425 1288 AJi 643% 25 13 10 118 00 01 01 01 00 803% 16 17 12 146 00 02 01 01 00 Lit%1000% Percent 1-Percentage total revenue Percent 2- Percentage total membership revenue Adult full memberships provide greatest amount income senior citizens have good representation category other miscellaneous programs represent monies given Academy Model Aeronautics person overpays amount due purchase pledge excess amounts kept separate basically used same purpose contribution designated brings very important matter being considered AMA headquarters something lot read column thinking about great number us age attempt keep wills current very important want maximize amount assets As everyone knows estate taxes very high proposed changes Congress now considering tax high Contributions charitable organizations unlimited amount can given deducted AMA needs consideration its members including contribution will preservation hobby Any have done well aware easy very important estate gifts various organizations given AMA has fortunate enough receive bequest free fighter designated money spent something free flight area Muncie property Eventually money used construction road get site main entrance road named individual made donation has everlasting memorial himself will surely appreciated free fighters never knew him must have derived much personal satisfaction knowing contributed such useful asset modeling Another important contribution made individual museum gave great number planes other memorabilia hobby being exhibited today Very few us can make contributions type size could certainly something small gifts added together helpful Purchasing insurance policy made payable Academy Model Aeronautics great way take small amount money make large gift Another effective way give favorite charity still have use assets receive substantial tax savings contribute appreciated assets charitable remainder trust naming charity beneficiary Appreciated stocks would given charity through use trust donor would receive charitable contribution gift would have no income tax pay increase value stocks other words capital gains tax would bypassed An agreement would entered charity percentage contribution would paid contributor beneficiary income annual basis money could received monthly quarterly semiannually almost type plan acceptable amount deduction allowed tax return year trust established depends entirely calculation made following tax code annual payment trust contributor designated beneficiary should exist taxable income very short very general explanation charitable remainder trust opportunities might stimulate thinking Any attorney deals estates accountant AMA itself sources information regarding procedure Should have interest AMA will certainly glad direct people can assist important benefit contributing manner can designate want contribution used have become permanent memorial needs could have extreme personal pleasure realizing helped make world better some other modeler because what did Until later mber1997 143 Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1 828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGutfin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1 223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 LOU ANDREWS Lou passed away about two years ago daughter Pam Barnard possession two models Aeromaster believe original Trixter Beam Lou designed employed Guillow Anyway aircraft donated AMA museum would like thank Pam donating aircraft AMA Council Meeting July 14 1997 O elected drive out deliver airplanes can tell about 950 miles requiring 18 hours driving did two days stopping Mid-America Race Course attend part Vintage Motorcycle Days event Personally did consider long trip hope some people stop thinking Muncie other side World PAITERN CONTEST pattern contest held Bridgewaser MA over July 4th weekend below three photos contest ficst contest Mat Pecoroni age 13 member Conn Model Airplane Club part Clubs Pattern Team other young man John Glezellis fromMillisMAalsoage 13 SPORT SCALE AT THE NATS managed see part contnA-line event talk Ted Jack Patrolia turned out Jack won event Stephens Akro good Jack damaged Pitts special earlier week photos furnished Ted Patrolia RIC SCALE AT THE NATS Three gentlemen District competed R/C Scale John Wood Ron Gagnor Charlie Nelson believe Charlie first Designer Scale Class PLYMOUTH MA AVIATION DAY held September primarily flying event some models display 144 Model Aviation 4Gary Prater Museum Director Joyce Hager Executive Director Lou Andrews Trixter Beam Jack Patrolia Stephens Akro first place trophy Sport Scale Photo Ted Patrolia Jack Patrolia receiving trophy event director Mike Welshans Photo Ted Patrolia 13 year old Mat Pecoroni Lanier Laser powered Thunder Tiger 61 John Wood 1/ scale Sig Spacewalker Ron Gagnor Sig Morrisey Bravo Charlie Nelson own design Waco 13 year old John Glezellis Goldberg Finesse Warren Boutin e Aeronca Champ built modified Bud Nosen Kit Glenn Loud Ultra Sport 60 ended up P-39 aircraft looked flew very welt Gary Prater Museum director standing beneath Lou Andrews Aeromaster Warrens Champ Jack Patrolias Pitts Viscount background 4 m Ii -1 U 1 LOl iEijjj11jj~ New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Day 908 221-6899 Eve 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 Associate vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstown NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brows USAE AFOENT CMR 460 Box 585 APO AE 09703 Ray Juschkus 59 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 James M Lewis PO 61 Ogdenborg NY 13669-0061 Dave Mathewson Box 613 Camillos NY 13031 Bill Miller PO eov 335 Princeton Jonction NJ 08550 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Drive Booking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikedew 407 Willow Street Lockpo4 NY 14094 Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock CooS Soogerties NY 12477 Adaw sattler 41 Perry Avenue Lathom NY 121 10-2433 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Endicoc NY 13760-4329 Frequency Coordinator Ion Sauler 2062 Robbit Lone Phoenlo NY 13135-9507 315 695-2448 Whoa What break loyal readers month have swamped material field might have chance get own stuff column . fine really have lot fun putting contributions print have tell discovered two Can Top items . $300 per month club shop home builder hangs completed airplanes 18-foot high ceiling Gary Fitch President Southern Tier Aero Radio Society Inc STARS wrote STARS origin dates back 1935 founding members Len Bosworth still active 70s STARS first clubs country concentrate development e model aircraft Having built squadron Bristol Scouts attended meets Rhinebeck NY Kitchener Ontario received national attention articles Model Airplane News Scale RIC Modeler Model Aviation magazine Twenty years ago membership felt order survive urbanization taking place purchase own flying field looked fund-raising ideas decided hold own Scale Rally Working city government Glean NY negotiated use Glean Municipal Airport weekend year humble beginnings event has grown include 150 pilots planes year primary fund raiser Six years ago after having saved thousands dollars purchased 145 acres land dream became reality After having invested some $35000 mortgage payments runway construction 100 ft X 1050 ft building spectator fencing maintenance equipment year away free clear ownership pulled together did own STARS recruits new members month reserves Thursday training new pilots Also have just developed relationship Boy Scouts forming Explorer Group dedicated building flying model aircraft also developing program local school Cuba-Rushford Cuba NY will teaching classes about flight actually bus interested students flying site some buddy-box time Model Aviation arrives school month Last year STARS put flight demonstrations four communities introducing townspeople safe R/C flying draw hundreds local people annual Open House also provide buddy-box instruction activity real hit attendees has positive impact membership enrollments just few things doing have resulted being awarded Gold Leader Club status first application proud came excited about going have secured future look forward continued growth STARS members Gold Leader Club award presentation Don Ogren CD Radio Control Club Rochester RCCR writes annual Roy Edmunds Memorial Fun Fly sponsored RCCR huge success biggest turnout ever 65 registered AMA pilots 105 aircraft ranging size 1/12 scale combat ships e P51 D trainers sport planes wide variety scale ships air constantly flying four very active pilot stations plane safety inspected prior flying appears building skills safety awareness upswing weather good Saturday outstanding Sunday addition continuous fun-filled air spectators treated noon demonstrations K/C combat Saturday no kills cuts mid-airs winch towed glider launch Sunday As often case events great time Long Island Emil Cassanello writes month June busy model aviation scene Long Island Scratch-built show team made up members Suffolk Wings Skyhawks Long Island Aero Radio Society flew held static shows Balloon Festival held Brookhaven airport Wings over Long Island held Gabreski Airport Westhampton opening Cupsogue Beach County Park Westhampton Beach modelers good time reaction general public very favorable Charles Terry air boss Wings over Long Island show saw show Brookhaven airport asked us perfonn Gabreski event Cupsogue Beach event done last minute request Suffolk County Parks Recreation Department didnt have enough room safely conduct R/C airplane operations able put helicopter demonstration taxi some airplanes personal thanks Emil handling last event very short notice 4November1997 145 El] s EIiE 11 1] IE Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 610 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Matthew Turowski 524 Jefferson Street Pottsville PA 17901 717 622-0435 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 1997 NATS Mark Jorgenson President Tusco K/C Club sent letter pertaining first visit NATS .2Id like mention family tremendous time Intemational Hying Site went meet someone chatted Internet competing pylon racing events first exposure racing can tell will back next year blast Darml Rhonda Cady fliers met exemplified what K/C about nice share pylon racing experience volunteered work course during Q40 finals what antsh Mark has found true meaning great national championships. people meet beyond doubt greatest world Plan now attend next year Tusco R/C Club Ohio home vety active modeling clubs Tusco K/C Club Dundee Ohio upeoming cab positive activities have great program local YMCA Mark Jorgenson explains balsa construction YMCA Brad Jorgenson Mike Ferguson assemble Delta Darts patrons mall show Dave Dessecker Loren Ptysi filled mall fine models Findlay Flying Circuits RC Club Ohios second annual Big Bird Fly-In hosted Findlay Flying Circuits AVP Joe Vislay provided shots some action John Shell President White Star K/C Club put together Design Bill Folk CORKS member Monocoupe 90A Mark Hawkens Scott Swanger Findlays President aircraft inspection Alliance Balsa Bees Balsa Bees held first club nite-fly under direction CD Ed Peel Barber Airport Eight pilots participated nearly hundred spectators field outlined light sticks Ed Peel Eagle 63 strobe beacon landing lights Balsa Bees President John Gate funfly Ram Sky-lites Club Vice President Bob Gates As club winds down flying season great winter project become AMA Gold Leader Club. will great benefit YOU Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 Phone 919 848-6719 Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Phone 804 270-5039 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Phone 910 766-1231 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Phone 757595-0997 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Road Chesapeake VA 23322 Phone 757 421-4545 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Phone 302 798-8447 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Phone 540 943-1684 Bliss Teague 625 5th Avenue SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Phone 704 324-2164 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 DISTRICT IV MINI MEETING & FLY IN Reminder about Eastern North Carolina District IV Mini Meeting Fly held Oct 18th Raleigh Durham RIC Clubs Field Flying 1000 AM till dark District Meeting 300 PM till 400 PM Pig Picking Dinner will start 500 PM Pig Picking will catered Holdens Youngsville pig grill hush puppies chicken tea etc can eat $700 plus tax per person Bring airplane fly RDRCs 300 foot runway opportunity meet some people help run AMA tell about ideas ask questions planning purposes need know coming information reservations map flying site contact George Abbott AMA Associate VP eastern Carolina 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 E-Mail George Gabbott462@aolcom YES DO FLY R/C once get asked question actively fly anything answer yes fly fly mostly RIC some rubber powered small airplanes also fly sailplanes off sand dunes outer banks North Carolina photo shows 1/3rd scale Sig Spacewalker after its first flight other fellow Tom Trimble Cub ready its maiden flight LETTER FROM JEFF PHILLIPS DANVILLE VA just wanted give update Flights Unlimited Show Team Danville Aero Modelers season far year date have performed 10 shows approximate total 3500 kids As part show try let kids fly date have introduced Model Aviation via buddy box over 150 kids photo shows kids buddy box assistant principal school also tried buddy box photo approx 250 kids Forest Hill watching show Its sad say news good June 10th team members passed away Cleve Davis passed away due major heart attack Cleve anchors show team could always count him always loved working kids Enclosed picture Cleve kneeling working kids Stony Mill Elem School Cleve very active modeler president County Line R/C club Brown Summit NC will missed knew him DICK SMITH AVP VIRGINIA Its now mid summer flying activities full swing too person still have time other things Shenandoah Valley high point past month Harrisonburgs Valley RIC Flying Clubs 13th annual Ray Gordon Memorial Jumbo Fly-in June 28-29 event have attended times time unable make helping judge select flyers will represent USA F3 World Championships being held Poland August team selection has covered elsewhere wont go further except say USA has strong team heading Championships Harrisonburg Fly-In perhaps best far Reports attending enthusiastic making plans attend next years event Aside good weather flying site general hospitality enjoyed wide variety aircraft hand About 50 planes flight line 32 flyers corning far north New York far west Indiana far south Alabama enjoy relaxed ndly social IMAA type Fly-In will want make next year next big Fly-In around Charlottesvilles Rivanna R/C Clubs IMAA Howard Crispin Memorial Fly-In August 9th Hope see Thats month Dont forget try sign up new AMA Memberwe need can get Time go flying way take kid mber1997 147 m I] i g [v32]U rs au 11 16] 1 Assoclale Vice Presidents Ron Chldgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 WHihelmina Chlhssz 2826 Arbor Place Knoovillo TN 37917 John Cooper 4788 Cloister Cove Mempbis TN 38118 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 38535 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood #43 Meridian MS 38305 Louise laze 296 Hantridge Way Winteroprings FL 33708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorolee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner Boo 4468 Columbus GA 31804 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrva GA 30082 Melvin SIres 781 Boardoran Rd Aiken SC 29803 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N Riser Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 888 Boo 10387 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Biackwell 207W Sandcrenk Rd. Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 have much report month Ill lucky get page have just Council meeting voting recorded below First have couple important things report have started District Newsletter MAIL am using Juno E-MAIL address Juno-JimMcNeill-AMA-L-2 would like receive District Newsletter computer mail E-MAIL address AMA Clubs now have E-MAIL address members now get E-MAIL computer place business started/founded AMA National Newsletter years ago edited 10 12 years can crank out newsletter good anybody have new AMA Assoc VP Greenville South Carolina area Mr Mike Gregory has agreed accept position Mike CDs helps run Joe Nail affair year AMA Council meeting 2 weeks ago voted what Motion made accept AAAA Contest 1997 United States Free Flight Championships Lost Hills California August30 Sept 1 1997 voted YES Passed Motion made allow Executive Director fill two positions Hdqrs Education Coordinator Flying Site Associate voted YES Passed motion made accept Insurance Committee recommendation increase professional liability coverage Directors Officers $3000000 $50000 deductable voted YES Passed motion made insert published columns officers staff shall reviewed Publications Committee accuracy information presented after paragraph 3 Publications Committee Policy voted YES Passed motion made adopt second page Publications Committee s General Policies MODEL AVIATION columns July 22 1995 Executive Council minutes voted YES Passed motion made accept change under Official Publication relating Article XIII Standing Rules Section delete sole replace Executive Director Publications Committee voted Yes Passed motion made allocate $100000 purpose funding Resource Development effort pending presentation AND acceptance Business Plan future Executive Council meeting voted NO Passed motion made table MOTION VII immediate motion above voted YES Failed motion made accept Scholarship Committee recommendations voted YES Passed motion made approve recommendation Awards Committee create award called Presidents Award award will used honor acknowledge recognize thank service grants gifts persons organizations institutions award may presented 3 times within year Executive Council consensus Beginning 4th consensus Council will needed An annual report will furnished President recipients previous year award will metal wood plaque voted YES Passed motion made approve recommendation Awards Committee create award called Executive Vice Presidents LEGION OF HONOR award will used thank persons clubs organizations companies money contributions AMA would include endowments gifts acknowledgements pecuniary nature award may presented 3 times within year Executive Council approval Beginning 4th approval Council will needed An annual report will furnished Council Executive Vice President recipients previous year voted YES Passed motion made approve recommendation Awards committee create 3 awards honor District Vice Presidents serving Executive Council EXEMPLARY SERVICE AWARD automatic after 3 years service DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD is automatic after 6 years service FELLOWSHIP AWARD automatic after 9 years service voted YES Motion passed motion made approve recommendation Awards Committee create award called DISTRICT SERVICE AWARD award will used within District acknowledgements service award may presented 3 times within year Executive Council approval Beginning 4th approval Council will needed An annual report will furnished Council Vice President recipients previous year Motion passed voted YES motion made accept Merchandising Business Plan presented release funds allocated April 19 1997 Executive Council meeting voted YES Passed motion made accept dues structure 1998 Membership follows OPEN$4800 $9300 2 years EXTRA FAMILY$3000 MEMBERSHIP SENIOR CITIZEN$3800 SR mag $1500WIThOUT MAG $700 JRwithmag $1300WiTHOUT MAG $100 voted YES Passed motion made rescind MOTION IV regarding Student Membership April 21 1993 Executive Council Minutes voted YES Passed Rescinded motion extend magazine $7 Junior Membership cover organized school projects essence Juniors enrolled school-sponsored program includes flight instruction part project may become members $7 annual fee motion made rescind MOTION XXI regarding Junior Family Dues Nov 9 1991 Executive Council Minutes voted YES Passed Rescinded motion beginning 1993 will youth family membership youth members live household another member receiving magazine motion made allocate legal expenses amount $1048 Oregon clubs voted YES Passed motion made add Safety Code Radio Control Section line #7 insert between SNELL race course comma NOCASE acceptable standard Line 7 organized racing event requires officials callers contestants must properiy wear helmets OSHA DOT ANSI SNELL NOCASE comparable Standard race course addition officials occupying safety cages must wear protective eyewear voted YES Passed motion made recommend Hall Fame Committee declare 1998 Pioneer Year conduct special induction deserving Pioneers Aeromodeling 70 yrs older recognition during 1998 Homecoming named Celebration Pioneers voted YES Passed motion made amend MOTION XX ending sentence after word older delete remainder motion wording Motion passed voted YES motion made further amend motion XX deleting reference 70 Years old voted NO Motion failed Model Aviation nois / Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet sysbauer@charlieCnSiitedu Associate Vice Presidents illinois Deb & Scott Justice 1565 Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Ksiiend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61 761-1 202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 B Decatur N 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-31 08 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears 605 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct Saint Charles MO 83304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 1238 Higginaville MO 64037 816 584-6284 Fax 816 584-6285 CHICAGO IL Members five area clubs got together provide static display large scale WW RC aircraft part ceremonies commemorating 80th anniversary U S entry WW anniversary event conducted Rosehill Cemetery Museum Chicago model aircraft shared tent full scale replica Fokker Eindecker Some great large scale pictured below M Ziskas Pup next W Browns D-VII next J Snyders DR 1 next 0 Fluhertys Nieport J Kummerow s Pup Talk about giant scale! Eindecker arnves Belleville IL Club #243 Belleville RC Flyers held 10 Pylon Race heat ten laps around three pylon course total distance 3600 feet stock engines minimum wing area 140 square inches races close winner usually determined last lap Pictured winners L R J Lewis 4th M Gatten 2nd W Aanstad 5th R Brem 3rd L Elder 1st club also held builders contest club members judging criteria included overall appearance trueness alignment radio installation engine mounting covering finish overall workmanship Pictured some entries D Armstrong sent above information photos also sent shots East side RC annual Float fly weather misty photos still give good idea great flying site Horseshoe Lake State Park mber 1997 149 I--6 Iowa Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Don Bentfield Vice President 1OW Minnehaha St Paul MN 551 04-1909 612 645-2984 612645-1223 FAX dbentfield@junocom dbentfield@worldnetattnet Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Prequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2767 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville MI 48167 Ph 810486-4800 great sadness must report friend Pete Waters has resigned Michigan AVP Pete will remain Eastern Frequency Coordinator continue handle Eastern AMA Show Display Pete said wants time Avid Flyer project other stuff has going us District VII will really miss Pete Worlds Biggest Thank work area rest nation goes well well find bunch little District jobs will keep involved us District VII Information recent update clubs listings United States shows District VII has 241 chartered clubs 104 % total USA clubs rank 5th out 11 Districts Im always amazed frozen northland has clubs people involved sport might add majority AMA members District very active throughout entire year earn All-Season patch its accomplishment Congratulations fliers Its very busy last few months shortened Exec Council meeting because some real-life business quick trip Ankeny short trip Oshkosh club visit weekend crash failed downlink between brain thumb some flying between ralnstorms during week Now really starting have some fun really nice things about job get meet share airspace different clubs throughout year month would like feature Minnesota club celebrating 50th consecutive year active participation Model Aviation Minneapolis Model Aero Club has flying nearly long Ive earth venue primarily free flight real activity working youth people have set up applied youth-orientated programs club Ive heard about Theyve kept AMA busy providing Delta Darts last few years have designed several basic flyers fly better just easy build show stuff give classes building demos flight demos ongoing flight training year long indoors out help schools around Minneapolis St Paul Minnesota lot surrounding areas Its estimated touch lives several thousand youngsters year theyve doing over fifty years celebration will take place midOctober year would like some additional information especially past members contact Ill pass may go record believe Free Flight Control Line communities still offer simplest economical way get started sport/hobby model aviation Congratulations Minneapolis Model Aero Club fliers Midwest Keep up good work Its people clubs like yours make entire sport fun interesting rewarding 150 Model Aviation ing-to-fly area during fiy Mid-State Aeroguidance Ciub Marshfieid WI Photo J Rasmussen Herman Fessier R Minneapolis Model Aero Club gives Grandson Grampa some flying tips group youngsters wait flight demo 3M Flyers Club field club hosts youth group nearly month during summer Part pit area air show Chesaning Area Model Flying Club great turnout crowds spectators Photo E Harbin small portion pit area during Fly-In/Open house Thunderbirds R/C Club Gaiesburg Ml Photo R Lanson backyard flying site Terry Edmonds Part crew Washington AreaFAi Soaring Team Selection Chairman Modelers MAC contest Photo Dused Annual Misty Meadows GishSoaring Classic Photo T Edmonds * I 11 U 1 [e aUHIE 1 1 k Arkansas Loulorana / New Mexico Oklahoma Teoas George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX anowero 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 Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 1261/o 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 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Yet another group modelers have combined talents formed club served community exerting effort have found site fly after being confronted rejections following message received fine group Boerne Area Modeling Society BAMS existence less year has survived flourishing after number flying site rejection setbacks Texas Hill country group dedicated aeromodelers now 26 members through persistence teamwork club organized August 1996 already has number accomplishments far outweigh experience rejections process selecting officers establishing committees drafting charter group continued have discussions about participation contributions community first major outing fun fly March 22 1997 event referred Fun Fly Family Feast held Kendall County Fairgrounds Racetrack During half day affair public invited view static displays flying demonstrations enjoy food sold local Boy Scouts trainer model support equipment made available lucky raffle ticket buyer raffle proceeds donated Childrens Inn Boeme rehabilitative/adoptive home medically fragile children hard tell bigger smile children watched flying club members Pres Ron Royer presented donation next effort did result financial gain contribution intended get publicity club What better way call attention join parade down Main Street float complete airplanes red white blue streamers candy kids part Boeme Bergfest Parade held June 1997 Rewards smiles both children adults marked event Paid Full parade after another Comfort Texas July 4th Celebration Parade time besides stirring community interests presentation First Place Trophy Best Organization Float BAMS Just prior Comfort Parade Sec Bob Breiding Treas Troy Hall gave show tell presentation Cub Scout Den Messiah Lutheran Church Need tell felt pretty proud day result last years activity BAMS now have flying site Comfort Air Park Once again have example community conscious people literally creating place area coexsistence between its citizens modeling Pat Tritle another work horse type way up Albuquerque NM something Pats working Delta Dart program last year Now find CD ran First Annual All-Scale Fly-In June 28 29 1997 NMSA hosted 29 flyers brought almost 100 models Arizona Colorado New Mexico variety apparent photos will let speak quality end can show November 1997 151 Best Show went Frank Green Cedaridge Co Sikorsky S-38 amphibian Gorgeous detail New Mexico Scale Associations first what annual affair Mark calendar Gee Bee Z came Tucson AZ its master Jim Lynch Outstanding best fighters WWll FW-190D ably duplicated Paul Schaefer Albuquerque NM Dig flat land Boerne area Modeling Society BAMS won first place Comfort 4th July Parade float effort called CD Pat Tritle himself flew fine attention modeling communityNiewport 17 Albuquerque Only prop gives away Roy Royer BAMS pros presents check great shot Brian Rubersons amount $756 benefit Luscomb 8A Well staged again Childrens Inn Boerne check prop gives away Brian came represents profit made raffle way Loveland Co s Vice Pr POi Solen t Days 701445-3332 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 Sauna KS 67401 Jim Rlcketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Nebraska Genoa R/C Flyers Genoa Nebraska Annual Fun Fly June 8 1997 Genoa RYC Annual Fun Fly Clear skies temp lower 80s light wind right down runway Can really Genoa Usually have least cross wind Thirty fliers 50 plus planes enjoyed non-typical Sunday weather fliers kept skies buzzing airplanes ranging size 20 size trainer giant size Extra Cory Sweet brought out thing Cub wing bolted rain gutter said P-38 l style Did nice flat spin way ground Jeff Svehla outdone rekitted Hots right front crowd think did just sympathy could win Ugly Stick club gave away AU great time everyone Next year bigger better special thanks Bob Pasonault Cory Sweet work grooming field special thanks Jack Sibert AVP stopping out Jack didnt stay long due graduation attend Les Hardesty Genoa RIG Fliers Right Group picture Genoa R/C Flyers Annual Fun Fly June 8 1997 Flight line Genoa RIC Flyers Annual Fun Fly June 8 1997 York Thunderbirds Dedicate New Field June 1 visitors enthusiasts looked sky see what buzz about York Thunderbird Club held fun fly first several years new field located south York Nebraska new home located Knox Landing next Jerry Craig Bairs Ag Flight Service Space landing strip events stand provided B airs Considerable work members York club have produced top notch field flier would proud event attracted 110 people including 40 remote control pilots York Lincoln Grand Island Hastings far away Callaway spent day socializing flying solo routines stunt flying such formation flying dog fighting York group has 25 members Tyler Laudenklos youngest 12 He has flying since age 9 Most spectators show up witness Elmer Johnson known affectionately One-Flight Johnson Johnson didnt let crowd down members York Club job well done r Laudenklos age 12 Youngest member York Thunderbirds Flying Club York Nebraska 152 Model Aviation field York Thunderbirds Fun Fly Jack Sibert AVP District 9 Nebraska Tyler Laudenklos Arizona / California / Hawaii / Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President 85271 602 708-0222 richh@primenetcom wwama-1 Ocorn/ama Glenn Caner Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See last montha column additional AVPs Coordinatora Expo. As write months column making final preparations 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition course time read will concluded Hopefully bit luck help weatherman Ill able report success event district column January issue magazine new event significant learning curve 97 Expo no exception few challenges along way difficult task locating securing sites various venues single issue undoubtedly greatest challenge As late June still negotiating flying sites making final adjustments event schedule As such extremely limited ability finalize promotional effort provide timely materials modelers vendors Nonetheless able provide general information through ads provided Model Aviation frequent updates included District column Planning such event no easy task its success depends dedicated team individuals event could have accomplished help of volunteers committed time efforts would like express thanks members Expo Planning Committee representing dozen clubs around San Francisco Bay area would also like thank CDs volunteer workers individual events would like extend personal appreciation thanks Mr Don Goeschl Lancaster California Mr Brian Nelson Morgan Hill served co-coordinators Expo personal dedication commitment 97 Expo would have possible Officer Columns question whether continue District columns Model Aviation part AMA News has once again come before Executive Council issue discussed July EC meeting November agenda may contain motion eliminate officer columns Though motion would eliminate columns magazine will likely offer alternative means VPs communicate constituents such through district newsletter web page am personally opposed eliminating columns however am open new ideas welcome comments suggestions issue Till next time. Keepem safe Keepemflyn w. Association President Don Gulihur presides over District X regional meeting club officers AMA Members thanks Don Association SEF great event Below. Aeromodeling high tech innovation merge California modeler Larry Wolfe Jet Hangar Hobbies provides support joint UCLA / Boeing NASA project develop self-sustaining solar powered UAV designed achieve autonomous formation high altitude flight project aimed developing selfpowered unmanned aircraft can stay aloft days weeks perhaps months prototype left has 43 wing span weighs just over 100 pounds November1997 153 Associate Vice Presidents Michael Lance R Dick Wareham clean up Ultimate Bipe end great day flying Joint Military RC Flyers field located Camp Pendleton Marine Base just south San Clemente California mix both military personnel local modelers club enjoys great relationship base operates off spacious helispots used Marine field training Left. July 26 annual San Diego Stadium Swap Meet sponsored San Diego County Association Model Clubs Traditionally held parking lot Jack Murphy Stadium years event hosted San Diego Silent Electric Flyers held club field magnificent Mission Bay U] 1 11 [e DIE 11 si urn Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hswkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 823 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Saser 781 Lilloont Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinstor Al Watson 130 145th NE. Bellevue WA 98007 An Anonymous Just Plane Bill report no photos came about Bel-Air Flyers Big Bird event June 7-8 According JP Bill 41 flyers signed registered 61 a/c 190 flights perfect weather flight earned pilot ticket raffle held after show Everyone came away something Q-35 set cozies entertainment Bill pulled old chesmut drop-the-transmitter stunt Doing drunk bit isnt PC cell phones around cant heart attack sol did stumble-and-toss Hidden pilot flew Kadet very convincingly reassembled Tx Several spectators did ask announcer really put-on Anonymous mentioned really outstanding a/c 12 C-47 retracts made several flawless flights neither details nor pilot Perhaps someone out has both photo details well share Dick Wickline sent some material young stars Henson Baffle Hensons lived Battle Ground WA NE Vancouver WA last four year 14 years Henson wrote dad started Ucontrol airplanes around 4 years old played R/C cars around 5 learn focus object motion hand soloed 10 years started racing month later Medford OR ftrst heat did great crashed landing thought done weekend dad Henry Bartle thought otherwise hour three bottles super glue later flying again competed 89 Nats Tn-cities flew profile speed very lucky win 901 went Nats Lawrenceville IL competed tAA profile speed broke lot motors lost also competed combat lost great time going compete 95 Nats grades good enough leave home 961 did much better Dad flew back Muncie home built hi-plane compete am Junior National Champion FM F3D Quarter 40 Quicky 500 hold Junior record events Medford June 22 97 lowered record 11133 mm Quarter 40 much fun Medford cannot wait come back next year really want thank parents support transportation Don Pesznecker President PASS sent following story about fine young man just completed LSF Level 5 4th July weekend 1997 Barry Kurath won Unlimited Class Thermal Duration contest Pasco WA doing Barry completed project started 1986 slow start him taking 8 years complete LSF Level 2 Because some prodding myself some other members Portland Area Sailplane Society PASS couple years ago Barry made LSF Level 5 high priority goal As completed Levels 3 & 4 capabilities sailplane pilot improved greatly June 1996 Barry organized LSF Level 4 & 5 accomplishment weekend Tn-Cities area Washington State During weekend Barry made two flights first flight 10 kilometer goal & return 2 hour thermal flight next day did 8 hour slope flight Only two flights total flying time 10 hours 15 minutes first contest win Level 5 August 96 second win came May 97 LSF Level 5 culminated tn Pasco believe Barry first Oregon resident reach Level 5 What makes feat remarkable Barry has lived Hemophilia life infected HIV through medicine about 15 years ago now has AIDS way keeps setting goals himself reaching inspiration know him Congratulations Barry ajob well done Model Aviation on Bartle Dad HenryBarry Kurath right Don Pesznecker
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/11
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Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/11
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News Academy ModelAeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Joe Beshar Wes De Cou Incumbent Late last year asked elect Vice President District II did time promised would work hard earn trust respect concentrating flying site acquisition retention directing AMAs attention resources toward membership growth also made sure access through US mail over telephone computer via e-mail few months since special election have become chairman membership committee currently process determine just what need to win back previous AMA members retain current membership base stimulate new membership things key keeping dues increases out future will contribute get full attention club needs concerned about flying site retention last few months have spent hours meeting individual clubs township officials officials various govennnental agencies effort assure what sites have keep potential exists get new sites make able secure financial relief form toan club field rendered unusable paving contractor defaulted contract field finished memberships rise Regular readers column will notice have traveled four corners district effort assure everyone district gets representation should expect visit flying events nearly weekend sometimes twice day visit club meetings whenever invited Whenever together talk little listen lot Ive developed goals district based input talk listen.and act ask continued support accomplish common goals Having served successfully past Vice Pres District II am very familiar duties responsibilities elected position intention elected just Vice Pres involved Vice Pres believe order represent AMA membership depth involvement prime requisite administrative foundation Aeromodeling has always joy interests segments indoor thin outdoor free flight RC glow electric sport scale whatever building flying fellowship has generated within modeling community 19401 official Class free flight world record holder past Pres North Jersey RC Club increased membership 11 135 past Pres Society Antique Modelers increased membership 275 1500 past Pres Interstate Flying Club arranged flying site Bear Mt Interstate Park NY directed AMA Mortgage Depletion Program raised over $25000 directed Lee Renaud Memorial Program benefit AMA library successfully negotiated chartered AMA clubs conceived directed Aero Picnic Program Model Airplane News past Pres Old time Eagles MAC Inducted AMA SAM Hall Fame recipient 2 AMA Distinguished Service Awards Carl Goldberg Vital People award served AMA representive Paris FAI/CIAM F3E Electro-Flight committee meetings Chairman US Electric Team Selection committee As model builder designer have published over 25 model articles model magazines believe am best candidate VP District II would appreciate vote important vote -SO PLEASE VOTERay Juschkus have involved model aviation over fifty years joining AMA 1946 Since have flown free flight power rubber tow line gliders control line stunt speed Navy Carrier winning first place 1962 Nats 1975 began flying C power sailplanes last 18 years have served Associate VP District II AMA represented VP several AMA Council meetings Reston Muncie Have held office various modeling organizations include VP District II National Soaring Society VP Long Island Silent Flyers PR Director Eastern Soaring League have written articles Flying Models magazine since 1982 have photographed eight covers illustrating models built am now semi-retired after being professional corporate photographer 46 years 20 years David Rockefellers personal photographer last fifteen years owned operated Wall Street studio photographing senior executives Fortune 500 companies Presently enjoy part time position Staff Photographer NY City Council Boy Scouts America am lifelong year round resident District II means above experience can serve represent districts best interest has dream Vice President will very best serve elected will use monthly column personal soapbox will promote club business AMA recognize issues affect members Chuck Foreman incumbent time has come once again ask vote also help may continue Vice President AMA District IV As know elected finish out remainder Howards unexpired term year now ending year has given chance see could job importantly could contribute growth AMA represent AMA member conclusion isyes have lot experience District lV what November 1997 139 Inside View Headquarters District Vice President direction AMA going What should AMA doing keep up changes hobby AMA listening member What does membership want AMA get youth today involved can future AMA leaders can AMA members get AMA listen concerns requests some questions have asked past year No have answers other questions help can make difference Obviously AMA needs effective team working develop answers questions generate strategies growth believe qualifications make strong candidate help resolve other issues have active AMA member well over 40 years 27 years leader member 15 active contest director served District IV vice president 1979 1983 past year have worked NATS communication manager 13 years served NATS executive committee 12 years Presently serve AMA Property Acquisitions Development Committee Leader Member Committee SIG Committee Membership Committee AMA liaison IMAA 1995 awarded AMA Fellow award services AMA feel experience can contribute growth AMA help serve AMA member Last least want job representing District IV member would like remain member District IV team assist making positive difference sharing responsibility dealing common concerns decision run district vice president position taken lightly like manner vote should considered carefully order select person will serve well desire key ingredient serving background depth experience very important well takes lot time job right have timeall need now vote Charles R Bauer incumbent campaign statement simple straightfoward serve members District VI During past three years have attempted visit clubs possible throughout district club meetings funflies contests swap meets have problems solve together have solved concerned aging membership assure Executive Council attempting come up ways attract new members hobby committees serve Education committee emphasis work clubs others foster programs school age youth helping funds several programs throughout country encourage young people learn about aviation should executive council next directing its energy flying sites Clubs need help acquiring keeping flying sites questions would like answered please contact Phone 7080457-0565 FAX 708457-2177 e-mail sysbauerharliecnsiitedu Jim Sears 1994 gave up being AMA District VI Vice President time couldnt give representation felt deserved Since Ive retired have term rest request Ive decided run office again As Vice President will represent sport Flyers point view Although understand approve needs competition flyers realize majority us AMA members just want leave competition working lives going favorite flying sites job representive will remind AMA Executive Council grass roots modelers make policies As Vice President Ill continue make trips can sure can see possible During travels AMA officer Ive learned important visit clubs events Before make promises cant keep let ask make promise past elections membership has shown little interest runs organization because chose vote Make sure have say process promise youll vote 1997 election AMA District VI Vice President right member should exercised course vote would greatly appreciated Please vote III3j Sandy Frank am Dr Sandy Frank Weatherford TX am asking vote election choose representive serve AMA Board Directors 19982000 term office will set course AMA takes next century vote needed important have aeromodeler life AMA member since 1957 Life Member AMA L-69 have built flown competed types CIL F/F R/C models began Weatherford club organize bi-annual swap meet father Murry Frank AMA Fellow & Council Representive 1971-1978 taught child about modeling personal fulfillment AMA volunteer work have local regional national volunteer AMA worker 30 years studied Aerospace Engineering University Texas Arlington am 49 years old married 20 years semi-retired Licensed Psychologist PhD having operated own successful private practice 20 years Aeromodeling life can will devote time effort represent well will support no dues increases no AMA instigated lawsuits local modeling support AMAs highest priority open communications between AMA its members will best represent consensus membership AMA District VIII Historically 10% membership votes Please vote vote will sincerely appreciated Thank Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos Weatherford TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817 599-7131 e mail sfrank@ tenetedu Richard Hanson incumbent As know am current Vice President AMA District X am seeking reelection second full term office continue serving representative AMA Executive Council As District Vice President have dedicated efforts towards seeking out issues concern members District towards working member Executive Council presenting views supporting initiatives aimed addressing member concerns During term office have traveled much District meet individual modelers local leaders AMA chartered clubs have gained extensive working knowledge local regional issues challenging existence growth great sport/hobby Though District has made substantial progress areas communications community involvement youth programming public relations still much needs accomplished decline number flying sites aging erosion AMA membership uncertainty aeromodeling industry lack confidence national leadership critical issues facing us issues must addressed can no longer afford minimize concerns wait others find solutions need strong resolute leadership national organization going bring aeromodeling twenty-first century us must part support pledge continue advocating interests District X will ardently endeavor preservation advancement model aviation Model Aviation 7U1 N A72 II FUR Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Now Nats over its time get back routine business hand mainly running museum pushing forward initiatives have recently undertaken Almost day during Nats people come museum requests research information donations making month July interesting hectic year now its time focus future plough ahead projects such History Program Museum Assessment Program publicizing museum promoting public working special projects like photographing collection planning short- long-range expansion exhibits museum store Norm Rosenstock has working tirelessly AMA History Program Recently sent first assemblage biographies museum order make accessible membership recently asked Norm put together some ideas value enormous project replied wonderful Brooklyn accent see Gary purposes program give younger modelers some idea AMA came some struggles involved creating advancements aviation preserving ability fly Well said Norm added problem Heroes aging population something done soon will gone taking exploits experiences developed fascinating hobby famous modelers have already contributed library biographies unfortunately too have reached point can no longer create documentation lives have passed away infinitely difficult try reconstruct Heros life after gone Therefore goal try get biographies now . before its too late . will come forth biography such greats Carl Goldberg . Chet Lanzo already gone April last year Norm wrote population modelers generation leaving us fierce rate month read model magazine another obituary grieving passing yet another great modeler years modeling did ever see such proliferation obituaries owe people measure gratitude rich heritage have left us uld forgotten Norm also wanted emphasize job processing biographies writing someone wants write biography friend help someone write autobiography cant themselves need contact request form #2 Form #1 people can write own Norms phone number 561 798-5154 address 124 Granada St Royal Palm Beach FL 33411 point view purposes biography program enrich meaning collection because biographies about lives people have objects museum example would great someone would write biography recently departed Victor Stanzel go late Ed Rhetts Tiger Shark donated Eds wife last year could use biography Ed well since center modeling activity Charleston area according Mel Landis member helped get model museum now able make number completed biographies available interested Requests should sent Dick Kennison Registrar National Model Aviation Museum 5151 WE Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Most bios less 10 pages length cost $3 Longer bios cost $5 first list names Norm has processed thus far Albrecht Jack #1063 Anhoizer Hank #109822 Alaback James #4483 Bauer Charlie #64813 Bekins Don #95097 Brown William L #72439 Bucic George #L-227 Boucher Rolland #961 Champine Robert #5160 Crispin Howard #568 Carson Richard #174 Cunnyngham Vic Sr #L-980 Dean C 152926 Ehling FrankV #798 Hagen Horace #231 HardLes #4639 Hicks Graham #7994 Hunton John #22856 Kania Mat #1473 Kummer Ralph #574144 Koval Joe #2556 Lehmberg Alfred #L-86 Lidgard Edward #808 Lorenz De #28790 Lutz Dan #P-500 Nelson Gerry #2025 Pohlmann Hank #1969 Pond Betram #915 Raspante Joseph #670 Reynolds Francis #9242 1 Rosenstock Norm #1670 Schroeder Art #172 Schulman Leon #L-8 Taibi Sal #3255 Tannis Richard #627 Towne Dean # Upton Bob #6429 Willoughby Dale #436 Winter Bill #719 Worth John #13 Wisniewski Bill #6258 photo recent important donation Dick Kennison Librarian/Regristrar writes Lou Andrews prototype Aeromaster now resides National Model Aviation Musem can enjoyed thanks generosity Pamela Barnard daughter Lou wellknown model designer founder Andrews Aircraft Model Company kited popular kits over years including Ray series However famous Aeromaster burst scene July 30 1965 hands Ernie Huber performed impressive acrobatic show Aeromaster Saturday spectators Nationals Soon after Aeromaster kit became available since large number Aeromasters have built flown may have enjoyed model has gone through several permutations continues production currently available Giant Aeromaster version Dick told built too mber 1997 141 MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know flfl Model Aviation 5ii Suggestion Line phone 317 2884899 extension 223 EMLEF 1MW AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth being famous reason enough Hall Fame necessarily lot depends what person famous long theyve famous whether reason being famous self-focused whether substantially affected others ways Hall Fame example Maxwell Bassett changed nature Free Flight contests forever won events 30s using has engine power everybody else using rubber power Competition rules changed result gas rubber power have competed separately ever since Thus name Bassett became famous singular effect activities others Furthermore whole industry developed production sale gas engines result Maxwells contribution based engine used designed built Bill Brown became equally famous important thing led fame Maxwell Bill first what did Other fliers engine manufacturers came along afterward some got famous too same extentthey simply use gas engines win contests contrast some people became famous after years doing something outstanding some like Henry Struck fame developed over years designed outstanding models others used win contests Henry won share too totality wins using designs put him pedestal above others singular effort brought fame Ed Izzo developed technique cutting wings other parts out blocks foam giving modelers choice away traditional balsa structures standard years again effect Eds contribution other people made him famous too became famous other things foam-cutting development enough itself get him Hall Fame brings up point No criteria exist guide selection candidates Hall Fame some cases like above also election year Neil Armstrong reason selection obvious other cases widespread disagreement what should qualify someone Hall Fame Some names come up year after year yet dont get Others get first year nominated Contributing disagreement minimum requirements fact though article about AMA Hall Fame isnt requirement candidate AMA member need ever have member consensus seems someone did something special model aviation general thats enough considered some disagreement whether what someone has become famous should have benefitted AMA doing something regardless AMA connection OK Fortunately history AMA Hall Fame selection has fairly well sorted out contradictions controversywith some glitches sureby factor diverse viewpoints other words have enough people different backgrounds viewpoints doing voting whatever majority can agree likely produce reasonable choice consider may 40-50 nominations given year result election five six theory multiple viewpoints works fairly well situation has changing recent years selection committee composed past AMA presidents generally conceded responsible group handle responsibility Considering have 22 presidents date number involved seems first thought enough However currently 10 past presidents committee has shrunk considerably Also age level still around now quite high suggesting age-related bias may inherent existing system work adequately appears need larger selection committee sure have enough viewpoints lieu specific selection criteria has suggested logical expansion committee might add previous District VicePresidents past presidents Without checking out numbers involved would seem might reasonable thing case need looking Hall Fame selection process general considering either development some specific criteria selection expanded committee factors being discussed among AMA members officers throw opinion pot would help have additional input eeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing Minutes recent Council meeting will also posted AMA bulletin board Aeromodelers Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 317 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders 142 Model Aviation 4 vruj U fITe7V — Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 am getting numerous favorable comments about financial information am putting article get some other remarks too Since job deals primarily money things will buy comes keep am going present schedules membership revenue year 1996 1995 THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC SCHEDULES OF MEMBERSHIP REVENUE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 311996 AND 1995 lee AminL i h1 1908 Amount Em*nti rienLZ Adult full memberships Second adult Youth full memberships Youth no publication Senior citizenS Affiliate memberships Life memberships Intro pilot program Bonus coupon plan Recovered dues Other miscellaneous programs $ 4329951 97918 87285 65136 855059 3520 16250 5950 3575 634% 14 13 09 125 01 02 01 01 00 788% 18 16 12 156 00 03 01 01 00 $ 4404984 97128 90675 65226 800005 3316 9000 5355 5425 1288 AJi 643% 25 13 10 118 00 01 01 01 00 803% 16 17 12 146 00 02 01 01 00 Lit%1000% Percent 1-Percentage total revenue Percent 2- Percentage total membership revenue Adult full memberships provide greatest amount income senior citizens have good representation category other miscellaneous programs represent monies given Academy Model Aeronautics person overpays amount due purchase pledge excess amounts kept separate basically used same purpose contribution designated brings very important matter being considered AMA headquarters something lot read column thinking about great number us age attempt keep wills current very important want maximize amount assets As everyone knows estate taxes very high proposed changes Congress now considering tax high Contributions charitable organizations unlimited amount can given deducted AMA needs consideration its members including contribution will preservation hobby Any have done well aware easy very important estate gifts various organizations given AMA has fortunate enough receive bequest free fighter designated money spent something free flight area Muncie property Eventually money used construction road get site main entrance road named individual made donation has everlasting memorial himself will surely appreciated free fighters never knew him must have derived much personal satisfaction knowing contributed such useful asset modeling Another important contribution made individual museum gave great number planes other memorabilia hobby being exhibited today Very few us can make contributions type size could certainly something small gifts added together helpful Purchasing insurance policy made payable Academy Model Aeronautics great way take small amount money make large gift Another effective way give favorite charity still have use assets receive substantial tax savings contribute appreciated assets charitable remainder trust naming charity beneficiary Appreciated stocks would given charity through use trust donor would receive charitable contribution gift would have no income tax pay increase value stocks other words capital gains tax would bypassed An agreement would entered charity percentage contribution would paid contributor beneficiary income annual basis money could received monthly quarterly semiannually almost type plan acceptable amount deduction allowed tax return year trust established depends entirely calculation made following tax code annual payment trust contributor designated beneficiary should exist taxable income very short very general explanation charitable remainder trust opportunities might stimulate thinking Any attorney deals estates accountant AMA itself sources information regarding procedure Should have interest AMA will certainly glad direct people can assist important benefit contributing manner can designate want contribution used have become permanent memorial needs could have extreme personal pleasure realizing helped make world better some other modeler because what did Until later mber1997 143 Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1 828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGutfin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1 223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 LOU ANDREWS Lou passed away about two years ago daughter Pam Barnard possession two models Aeromaster believe original Trixter Beam Lou designed employed Guillow Anyway aircraft donated AMA museum would like thank Pam donating aircraft AMA Council Meeting July 14 1997 O elected drive out deliver airplanes can tell about 950 miles requiring 18 hours driving did two days stopping Mid-America Race Course attend part Vintage Motorcycle Days event Personally did consider long trip hope some people stop thinking Muncie other side World PAITERN CONTEST pattern contest held Bridgewaser MA over July 4th weekend below three photos contest ficst contest Mat Pecoroni age 13 member Conn Model Airplane Club part Clubs Pattern Team other young man John Glezellis fromMillisMAalsoage 13 SPORT SCALE AT THE NATS managed see part contnA-line event talk Ted Jack Patrolia turned out Jack won event Stephens Akro good Jack damaged Pitts special earlier week photos furnished Ted Patrolia RIC SCALE AT THE NATS Three gentlemen District competed R/C Scale John Wood Ron Gagnor Charlie Nelson believe Charlie first Designer Scale Class PLYMOUTH MA AVIATION DAY held September primarily flying event some models display 144 Model Aviation 4Gary Prater Museum Director Joyce Hager Executive Director Lou Andrews Trixter Beam Jack Patrolia Stephens Akro first place trophy Sport Scale Photo Ted Patrolia Jack Patrolia receiving trophy event director Mike Welshans Photo Ted Patrolia 13 year old Mat Pecoroni Lanier Laser powered Thunder Tiger 61 John Wood 1/ scale Sig Spacewalker Ron Gagnor Sig Morrisey Bravo Charlie Nelson own design Waco 13 year old John Glezellis Goldberg Finesse Warren Boutin e Aeronca Champ built modified Bud Nosen Kit Glenn Loud Ultra Sport 60 ended up P-39 aircraft looked flew very welt Gary Prater Museum director standing beneath Lou Andrews Aeromaster Warrens Champ Jack Patrolias Pitts Viscount background 4 m Ii -1 U 1 LOl iEijjj11jj~ New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Day 908 221-6899 Eve 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 Associate vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstown NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brows USAE AFOENT CMR 460 Box 585 APO AE 09703 Ray Juschkus 59 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 James M Lewis PO 61 Ogdenborg NY 13669-0061 Dave Mathewson Box 613 Camillos NY 13031 Bill Miller PO eov 335 Princeton Jonction NJ 08550 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Drive Booking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikedew 407 Willow Street Lockpo4 NY 14094 Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock CooS Soogerties NY 12477 Adaw sattler 41 Perry Avenue Lathom NY 121 10-2433 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Endicoc NY 13760-4329 Frequency Coordinator Ion Sauler 2062 Robbit Lone Phoenlo NY 13135-9507 315 695-2448 Whoa What break loyal readers month have swamped material field might have chance get own stuff column . fine really have lot fun putting contributions print have tell discovered two Can Top items . $300 per month club shop home builder hangs completed airplanes 18-foot high ceiling Gary Fitch President Southern Tier Aero Radio Society Inc STARS wrote STARS origin dates back 1935 founding members Len Bosworth still active 70s STARS first clubs country concentrate development e model aircraft Having built squadron Bristol Scouts attended meets Rhinebeck NY Kitchener Ontario received national attention articles Model Airplane News Scale RIC Modeler Model Aviation magazine Twenty years ago membership felt order survive urbanization taking place purchase own flying field looked fund-raising ideas decided hold own Scale Rally Working city government Glean NY negotiated use Glean Municipal Airport weekend year humble beginnings event has grown include 150 pilots planes year primary fund raiser Six years ago after having saved thousands dollars purchased 145 acres land dream became reality After having invested some $35000 mortgage payments runway construction 100 ft X 1050 ft building spectator fencing maintenance equipment year away free clear ownership pulled together did own STARS recruits new members month reserves Thursday training new pilots Also have just developed relationship Boy Scouts forming Explorer Group dedicated building flying model aircraft also developing program local school Cuba-Rushford Cuba NY will teaching classes about flight actually bus interested students flying site some buddy-box time Model Aviation arrives school month Last year STARS put flight demonstrations four communities introducing townspeople safe R/C flying draw hundreds local people annual Open House also provide buddy-box instruction activity real hit attendees has positive impact membership enrollments just few things doing have resulted being awarded Gold Leader Club status first application proud came excited about going have secured future look forward continued growth STARS members Gold Leader Club award presentation Don Ogren CD Radio Control Club Rochester RCCR writes annual Roy Edmunds Memorial Fun Fly sponsored RCCR huge success biggest turnout ever 65 registered AMA pilots 105 aircraft ranging size 1/12 scale combat ships e P51 D trainers sport planes wide variety scale ships air constantly flying four very active pilot stations plane safety inspected prior flying appears building skills safety awareness upswing weather good Saturday outstanding Sunday addition continuous fun-filled air spectators treated noon demonstrations K/C combat Saturday no kills cuts mid-airs winch towed glider launch Sunday As often case events great time Long Island Emil Cassanello writes month June busy model aviation scene Long Island Scratch-built show team made up members Suffolk Wings Skyhawks Long Island Aero Radio Society flew held static shows Balloon Festival held Brookhaven airport Wings over Long Island held Gabreski Airport Westhampton opening Cupsogue Beach County Park Westhampton Beach modelers good time reaction general public very favorable Charles Terry air boss Wings over Long Island show saw show Brookhaven airport asked us perfonn Gabreski event Cupsogue Beach event done last minute request Suffolk County Parks Recreation Department didnt have enough room safely conduct R/C airplane operations able put helicopter demonstration taxi some airplanes personal thanks Emil handling last event very short notice 4November1997 145 El] s EIiE 11 1] IE Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 610 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Matthew Turowski 524 Jefferson Street Pottsville PA 17901 717 622-0435 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 1997 NATS Mark Jorgenson President Tusco K/C Club sent letter pertaining first visit NATS .2Id like mention family tremendous time Intemational Hying Site went meet someone chatted Internet competing pylon racing events first exposure racing can tell will back next year blast Darml Rhonda Cady fliers met exemplified what K/C about nice share pylon racing experience volunteered work course during Q40 finals what antsh Mark has found true meaning great national championships. people meet beyond doubt greatest world Plan now attend next year Tusco R/C Club Ohio home vety active modeling clubs Tusco K/C Club Dundee Ohio upeoming cab positive activities have great program local YMCA Mark Jorgenson explains balsa construction YMCA Brad Jorgenson Mike Ferguson assemble Delta Darts patrons mall show Dave Dessecker Loren Ptysi filled mall fine models Findlay Flying Circuits RC Club Ohios second annual Big Bird Fly-In hosted Findlay Flying Circuits AVP Joe Vislay provided shots some action John Shell President White Star K/C Club put together Design Bill Folk CORKS member Monocoupe 90A Mark Hawkens Scott Swanger Findlays President aircraft inspection Alliance Balsa Bees Balsa Bees held first club nite-fly under direction CD Ed Peel Barber Airport Eight pilots participated nearly hundred spectators field outlined light sticks Ed Peel Eagle 63 strobe beacon landing lights Balsa Bees President John Gate funfly Ram Sky-lites Club Vice President Bob Gates As club winds down flying season great winter project become AMA Gold Leader Club. will great benefit YOU Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 Phone 919 848-6719 Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Phone 804 270-5039 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Phone 910 766-1231 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Phone 757595-0997 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Road Chesapeake VA 23322 Phone 757 421-4545 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Phone 302 798-8447 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Phone 540 943-1684 Bliss Teague 625 5th Avenue SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Phone 704 324-2164 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 DISTRICT IV MINI MEETING & FLY IN Reminder about Eastern North Carolina District IV Mini Meeting Fly held Oct 18th Raleigh Durham RIC Clubs Field Flying 1000 AM till dark District Meeting 300 PM till 400 PM Pig Picking Dinner will start 500 PM Pig Picking will catered Holdens Youngsville pig grill hush puppies chicken tea etc can eat $700 plus tax per person Bring airplane fly RDRCs 300 foot runway opportunity meet some people help run AMA tell about ideas ask questions planning purposes need know coming information reservations map flying site contact George Abbott AMA Associate VP eastern Carolina 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 E-Mail George Gabbott462@aolcom YES DO FLY R/C once get asked question actively fly anything answer yes fly fly mostly RIC some rubber powered small airplanes also fly sailplanes off sand dunes outer banks North Carolina photo shows 1/3rd scale Sig Spacewalker after its first flight other fellow Tom Trimble Cub ready its maiden flight LETTER FROM JEFF PHILLIPS DANVILLE VA just wanted give update Flights Unlimited Show Team Danville Aero Modelers season far year date have performed 10 shows approximate total 3500 kids As part show try let kids fly date have introduced Model Aviation via buddy box over 150 kids photo shows kids buddy box assistant principal school also tried buddy box photo approx 250 kids Forest Hill watching show Its sad say news good June 10th team members passed away Cleve Davis passed away due major heart attack Cleve anchors show team could always count him always loved working kids Enclosed picture Cleve kneeling working kids Stony Mill Elem School Cleve very active modeler president County Line R/C club Brown Summit NC will missed knew him DICK SMITH AVP VIRGINIA Its now mid summer flying activities full swing too person still have time other things Shenandoah Valley high point past month Harrisonburgs Valley RIC Flying Clubs 13th annual Ray Gordon Memorial Jumbo Fly-in June 28-29 event have attended times time unable make helping judge select flyers will represent USA F3 World Championships being held Poland August team selection has covered elsewhere wont go further except say USA has strong team heading Championships Harrisonburg Fly-In perhaps best far Reports attending enthusiastic making plans attend next years event Aside good weather flying site general hospitality enjoyed wide variety aircraft hand About 50 planes flight line 32 flyers corning far north New York far west Indiana far south Alabama enjoy relaxed ndly social IMAA type Fly-In will want make next year next big Fly-In around Charlottesvilles Rivanna R/C Clubs IMAA Howard Crispin Memorial Fly-In August 9th Hope see Thats month Dont forget try sign up new AMA Memberwe need can get Time go flying way take kid mber1997 147 m I] i g [v32]U rs au 11 16] 1 Assoclale Vice Presidents Ron Chldgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 WHihelmina Chlhssz 2826 Arbor Place Knoovillo TN 37917 John Cooper 4788 Cloister Cove Mempbis TN 38118 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 38535 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood #43 Meridian MS 38305 Louise laze 296 Hantridge Way Winteroprings FL 33708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorolee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner Boo 4468 Columbus GA 31804 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrva GA 30082 Melvin SIres 781 Boardoran Rd Aiken SC 29803 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N Riser Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 888 Boo 10387 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Biackwell 207W Sandcrenk Rd. Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 have much report month Ill lucky get page have just Council meeting voting recorded below First have couple important things report have started District Newsletter MAIL am using Juno E-MAIL address Juno-JimMcNeill-AMA-L-2 would like receive District Newsletter computer mail E-MAIL address AMA Clubs now have E-MAIL address members now get E-MAIL computer place business started/founded AMA National Newsletter years ago edited 10 12 years can crank out newsletter good anybody have new AMA Assoc VP Greenville South Carolina area Mr Mike Gregory has agreed accept position Mike CDs helps run Joe Nail affair year AMA Council meeting 2 weeks ago voted what Motion made accept AAAA Contest 1997 United States Free Flight Championships Lost Hills California August30 Sept 1 1997 voted YES Passed Motion made allow Executive Director fill two positions Hdqrs Education Coordinator Flying Site Associate voted YES Passed motion made accept Insurance Committee recommendation increase professional liability coverage Directors Officers $3000000 $50000 deductable voted YES Passed motion made insert published columns officers staff shall reviewed Publications Committee accuracy information presented after paragraph 3 Publications Committee Policy voted YES Passed motion made adopt second page Publications Committee s General Policies MODEL AVIATION columns July 22 1995 Executive Council minutes voted YES Passed motion made accept change under Official Publication relating Article XIII Standing Rules Section delete sole replace Executive Director Publications Committee voted Yes Passed motion made allocate $100000 purpose funding Resource Development effort pending presentation AND acceptance Business Plan future Executive Council meeting voted NO Passed motion made table MOTION VII immediate motion above voted YES Failed motion made accept Scholarship Committee recommendations voted YES Passed motion made approve recommendation Awards Committee create award called Presidents Award award will used honor acknowledge recognize thank service grants gifts persons organizations institutions award may presented 3 times within year Executive Council consensus Beginning 4th consensus Council will needed An annual report will furnished President recipients previous year award will metal wood plaque voted YES Passed motion made approve recommendation Awards Committee create award called Executive Vice Presidents LEGION OF HONOR award will used thank persons clubs organizations companies money contributions AMA would include endowments gifts acknowledgements pecuniary nature award may presented 3 times within year Executive Council approval Beginning 4th approval Council will needed An annual report will furnished Council Executive Vice President recipients previous year voted YES Passed motion made approve recommendation Awards committee create 3 awards honor District Vice Presidents serving Executive Council EXEMPLARY SERVICE AWARD automatic after 3 years service DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD is automatic after 6 years service FELLOWSHIP AWARD automatic after 9 years service voted YES Motion passed motion made approve recommendation Awards Committee create award called DISTRICT SERVICE AWARD award will used within District acknowledgements service award may presented 3 times within year Executive Council approval Beginning 4th approval Council will needed An annual report will furnished Council Vice President recipients previous year Motion passed voted YES motion made accept Merchandising Business Plan presented release funds allocated April 19 1997 Executive Council meeting voted YES Passed motion made accept dues structure 1998 Membership follows OPEN$4800 $9300 2 years EXTRA FAMILY$3000 MEMBERSHIP SENIOR CITIZEN$3800 SR mag $1500WIThOUT MAG $700 JRwithmag $1300WiTHOUT MAG $100 voted YES Passed motion made rescind MOTION IV regarding Student Membership April 21 1993 Executive Council Minutes voted YES Passed Rescinded motion extend magazine $7 Junior Membership cover organized school projects essence Juniors enrolled school-sponsored program includes flight instruction part project may become members $7 annual fee motion made rescind MOTION XXI regarding Junior Family Dues Nov 9 1991 Executive Council Minutes voted YES Passed Rescinded motion beginning 1993 will youth family membership youth members live household another member receiving magazine motion made allocate legal expenses amount $1048 Oregon clubs voted YES Passed motion made add Safety Code Radio Control Section line #7 insert between SNELL race course comma NOCASE acceptable standard Line 7 organized racing event requires officials callers contestants must properiy wear helmets OSHA DOT ANSI SNELL NOCASE comparable Standard race course addition officials occupying safety cages must wear protective eyewear voted YES Passed motion made recommend Hall Fame Committee declare 1998 Pioneer Year conduct special induction deserving Pioneers Aeromodeling 70 yrs older recognition during 1998 Homecoming named Celebration Pioneers voted YES Passed motion made amend MOTION XX ending sentence after word older delete remainder motion wording Motion passed voted YES motion made further amend motion XX deleting reference 70 Years old voted NO Motion failed Model Aviation nois / Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet sysbauer@charlieCnSiitedu Associate Vice Presidents illinois Deb & Scott Justice 1565 Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Ksiiend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61 761-1 202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 B Decatur N 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-31 08 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears 605 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct Saint Charles MO 83304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 1238 Higginaville MO 64037 816 584-6284 Fax 816 584-6285 CHICAGO IL Members five area clubs got together provide static display large scale WW RC aircraft part ceremonies commemorating 80th anniversary U S entry WW anniversary event conducted Rosehill Cemetery Museum Chicago model aircraft shared tent full scale replica Fokker Eindecker Some great large scale pictured below M Ziskas Pup next W Browns D-VII next J Snyders DR 1 next 0 Fluhertys Nieport J Kummerow s Pup Talk about giant scale! Eindecker arnves Belleville IL Club #243 Belleville RC Flyers held 10 Pylon Race heat ten laps around three pylon course total distance 3600 feet stock engines minimum wing area 140 square inches races close winner usually determined last lap Pictured winners L R J Lewis 4th M Gatten 2nd W Aanstad 5th R Brem 3rd L Elder 1st club also held builders contest club members judging criteria included overall appearance trueness alignment radio installation engine mounting covering finish overall workmanship Pictured some entries D Armstrong sent above information photos also sent shots East side RC annual Float fly weather misty photos still give good idea great flying site Horseshoe Lake State Park mber 1997 149 I--6 Iowa Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Don Bentfield Vice President 1OW Minnehaha St Paul MN 551 04-1909 612 645-2984 612645-1223 FAX dbentfield@junocom dbentfield@worldnetattnet Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Prequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2767 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville MI 48167 Ph 810486-4800 great sadness must report friend Pete Waters has resigned Michigan AVP Pete will remain Eastern Frequency Coordinator continue handle Eastern AMA Show Display Pete said wants time Avid Flyer project other stuff has going us District VII will really miss Pete Worlds Biggest Thank work area rest nation goes well well find bunch little District jobs will keep involved us District VII Information recent update clubs listings United States shows District VII has 241 chartered clubs 104 % total USA clubs rank 5th out 11 Districts Im always amazed frozen northland has clubs people involved sport might add majority AMA members District very active throughout entire year earn All-Season patch its accomplishment Congratulations fliers Its very busy last few months shortened Exec Council meeting because some real-life business quick trip Ankeny short trip Oshkosh club visit weekend crash failed downlink between brain thumb some flying between ralnstorms during week Now really starting have some fun really nice things about job get meet share airspace different clubs throughout year month would like feature Minnesota club celebrating 50th consecutive year active participation Model Aviation Minneapolis Model Aero Club has flying nearly long Ive earth venue primarily free flight real activity working youth people have set up applied youth-orientated programs club Ive heard about Theyve kept AMA busy providing Delta Darts last few years have designed several basic flyers fly better just easy build show stuff give classes building demos flight demos ongoing flight training year long indoors out help schools around Minneapolis St Paul Minnesota lot surrounding areas Its estimated touch lives several thousand youngsters year theyve doing over fifty years celebration will take place midOctober year would like some additional information especially past members contact Ill pass may go record believe Free Flight Control Line communities still offer simplest economical way get started sport/hobby model aviation Congratulations Minneapolis Model Aero Club fliers Midwest Keep up good work Its people clubs like yours make entire sport fun interesting rewarding 150 Model Aviation ing-to-fly area during fiy Mid-State Aeroguidance Ciub Marshfieid WI Photo J Rasmussen Herman Fessier R Minneapolis Model Aero Club gives Grandson Grampa some flying tips group youngsters wait flight demo 3M Flyers Club field club hosts youth group nearly month during summer Part pit area air show Chesaning Area Model Flying Club great turnout crowds spectators Photo E Harbin small portion pit area during Fly-In/Open house Thunderbirds R/C Club Gaiesburg Ml Photo R Lanson backyard flying site Terry Edmonds Part crew Washington AreaFAi Soaring Team Selection Chairman Modelers MAC contest Photo Dused Annual Misty Meadows GishSoaring Classic Photo T Edmonds * I 11 U 1 [e aUHIE 1 1 k Arkansas Loulorana / New Mexico Oklahoma Teoas George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX anowero 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 Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 1261/o 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 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Yet another group modelers have combined talents formed club served community exerting effort have found site fly after being confronted rejections following message received fine group Boerne Area Modeling Society BAMS existence less year has survived flourishing after number flying site rejection setbacks Texas Hill country group dedicated aeromodelers now 26 members through persistence teamwork club organized August 1996 already has number accomplishments far outweigh experience rejections process selecting officers establishing committees drafting charter group continued have discussions about participation contributions community first major outing fun fly March 22 1997 event referred Fun Fly Family Feast held Kendall County Fairgrounds Racetrack During half day affair public invited view static displays flying demonstrations enjoy food sold local Boy Scouts trainer model support equipment made available lucky raffle ticket buyer raffle proceeds donated Childrens Inn Boeme rehabilitative/adoptive home medically fragile children hard tell bigger smile children watched flying club members Pres Ron Royer presented donation next effort did result financial gain contribution intended get publicity club What better way call attention join parade down Main Street float complete airplanes red white blue streamers candy kids part Boeme Bergfest Parade held June 1997 Rewards smiles both children adults marked event Paid Full parade after another Comfort Texas July 4th Celebration Parade time besides stirring community interests presentation First Place Trophy Best Organization Float BAMS Just prior Comfort Parade Sec Bob Breiding Treas Troy Hall gave show tell presentation Cub Scout Den Messiah Lutheran Church Need tell felt pretty proud day result last years activity BAMS now have flying site Comfort Air Park Once again have example community conscious people literally creating place area coexsistence between its citizens modeling Pat Tritle another work horse type way up Albuquerque NM something Pats working Delta Dart program last year Now find CD ran First Annual All-Scale Fly-In June 28 29 1997 NMSA hosted 29 flyers brought almost 100 models Arizona Colorado New Mexico variety apparent photos will let speak quality end can show November 1997 151 Best Show went Frank Green Cedaridge Co Sikorsky S-38 amphibian Gorgeous detail New Mexico Scale Associations first what annual affair Mark calendar Gee Bee Z came Tucson AZ its master Jim Lynch Outstanding best fighters WWll FW-190D ably duplicated Paul Schaefer Albuquerque NM Dig flat land Boerne area Modeling Society BAMS won first place Comfort 4th July Parade float effort called CD Pat Tritle himself flew fine attention modeling communityNiewport 17 Albuquerque Only prop gives away Roy Royer BAMS pros presents check great shot Brian Rubersons amount $756 benefit Luscomb 8A Well staged again Childrens Inn Boerne check prop gives away Brian came represents profit made raffle way Loveland Co s Vice Pr POi Solen t Days 701445-3332 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 Sauna KS 67401 Jim Rlcketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Nebraska Genoa R/C Flyers Genoa Nebraska Annual Fun Fly June 8 1997 Genoa RYC Annual Fun Fly Clear skies temp lower 80s light wind right down runway Can really Genoa Usually have least cross wind Thirty fliers 50 plus planes enjoyed non-typical Sunday weather fliers kept skies buzzing airplanes ranging size 20 size trainer giant size Extra Cory Sweet brought out thing Cub wing bolted rain gutter said P-38 l style Did nice flat spin way ground Jeff Svehla outdone rekitted Hots right front crowd think did just sympathy could win Ugly Stick club gave away AU great time everyone Next year bigger better special thanks Bob Pasonault Cory Sweet work grooming field special thanks Jack Sibert AVP stopping out Jack didnt stay long due graduation attend Les Hardesty Genoa RIG Fliers Right Group picture Genoa R/C Flyers Annual Fun Fly June 8 1997 Flight line Genoa RIC Flyers Annual Fun Fly June 8 1997 York Thunderbirds Dedicate New Field June 1 visitors enthusiasts looked sky see what buzz about York Thunderbird Club held fun fly first several years new field located south York Nebraska new home located Knox Landing next Jerry Craig Bairs Ag Flight Service Space landing strip events stand provided B airs Considerable work members York club have produced top notch field flier would proud event attracted 110 people including 40 remote control pilots York Lincoln Grand Island Hastings far away Callaway spent day socializing flying solo routines stunt flying such formation flying dog fighting York group has 25 members Tyler Laudenklos youngest 12 He has flying since age 9 Most spectators show up witness Elmer Johnson known affectionately One-Flight Johnson Johnson didnt let crowd down members York Club job well done r Laudenklos age 12 Youngest member York Thunderbirds Flying Club York Nebraska 152 Model Aviation field York Thunderbirds Fun Fly Jack Sibert AVP District 9 Nebraska Tyler Laudenklos Arizona / California / Hawaii / Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President 85271 602 708-0222 richh@primenetcom wwama-1 Ocorn/ama Glenn Caner Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See last montha column additional AVPs Coordinatora Expo. As write months column making final preparations 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition course time read will concluded Hopefully bit luck help weatherman Ill able report success event district column January issue magazine new event significant learning curve 97 Expo no exception few challenges along way difficult task locating securing sites various venues single issue undoubtedly greatest challenge As late June still negotiating flying sites making final adjustments event schedule As such extremely limited ability finalize promotional effort provide timely materials modelers vendors Nonetheless able provide general information through ads provided Model Aviation frequent updates included District column Planning such event no easy task its success depends dedicated team individuals event could have accomplished help of volunteers committed time efforts would like express thanks members Expo Planning Committee representing dozen clubs around San Francisco Bay area would also like thank CDs volunteer workers individual events would like extend personal appreciation thanks Mr Don Goeschl Lancaster California Mr Brian Nelson Morgan Hill served co-coordinators Expo personal dedication commitment 97 Expo would have possible Officer Columns question whether continue District columns Model Aviation part AMA News has once again come before Executive Council issue discussed July EC meeting November agenda may contain motion eliminate officer columns Though motion would eliminate columns magazine will likely offer alternative means VPs communicate constituents such through district newsletter web page am personally opposed eliminating columns however am open new ideas welcome comments suggestions issue Till next time. Keepem safe Keepemflyn w. Association President Don Gulihur presides over District X regional meeting club officers AMA Members thanks Don Association SEF great event Below. Aeromodeling high tech innovation merge California modeler Larry Wolfe Jet Hangar Hobbies provides support joint UCLA / Boeing NASA project develop self-sustaining solar powered UAV designed achieve autonomous formation high altitude flight project aimed developing selfpowered unmanned aircraft can stay aloft days weeks perhaps months prototype left has 43 wing span weighs just over 100 pounds November1997 153 Associate Vice Presidents Michael Lance R Dick Wareham clean up Ultimate Bipe end great day flying Joint Military RC Flyers field located Camp Pendleton Marine Base just south San Clemente California mix both military personnel local modelers club enjoys great relationship base operates off spacious helispots used Marine field training Left. July 26 annual San Diego Stadium Swap Meet sponsored San Diego County Association Model Clubs Traditionally held parking lot Jack Murphy Stadium years event hosted San Diego Silent Electric Flyers held club field magnificent Mission Bay U] 1 11 [e DIE 11 si urn Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hswkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 823 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Saser 781 Lilloont Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinstor Al Watson 130 145th NE. Bellevue WA 98007 An Anonymous Just Plane Bill report no photos came about Bel-Air Flyers Big Bird event June 7-8 According JP Bill 41 flyers signed registered 61 a/c 190 flights perfect weather flight earned pilot ticket raffle held after show Everyone came away something Q-35 set cozies entertainment Bill pulled old chesmut drop-the-transmitter stunt Doing drunk bit isnt PC cell phones around cant heart attack sol did stumble-and-toss Hidden pilot flew Kadet very convincingly reassembled Tx Several spectators did ask announcer really put-on Anonymous mentioned really outstanding a/c 12 C-47 retracts made several flawless flights neither details nor pilot Perhaps someone out has both photo details well share Dick Wickline sent some material young stars Henson Baffle Hensons lived Battle Ground WA NE Vancouver WA last four year 14 years Henson wrote dad started Ucontrol airplanes around 4 years old played R/C cars around 5 learn focus object motion hand soloed 10 years started racing month later Medford OR ftrst heat did great crashed landing thought done weekend dad Henry Bartle thought otherwise hour three bottles super glue later flying again competed 89 Nats Tn-cities flew profile speed very lucky win 901 went Nats Lawrenceville IL competed tAA profile speed broke lot motors lost also competed combat lost great time going compete 95 Nats grades good enough leave home 961 did much better Dad flew back Muncie home built hi-plane compete am Junior National Champion FM F3D Quarter 40 Quicky 500 hold Junior record events Medford June 22 97 lowered record 11133 mm Quarter 40 much fun Medford cannot wait come back next year really want thank parents support transportation Don Pesznecker President PASS sent following story about fine young man just completed LSF Level 5 4th July weekend 1997 Barry Kurath won Unlimited Class Thermal Duration contest Pasco WA doing Barry completed project started 1986 slow start him taking 8 years complete LSF Level 2 Because some prodding myself some other members Portland Area Sailplane Society PASS couple years ago Barry made LSF Level 5 high priority goal As completed Levels 3 & 4 capabilities sailplane pilot improved greatly June 1996 Barry organized LSF Level 4 & 5 accomplishment weekend Tn-Cities area Washington State During weekend Barry made two flights first flight 10 kilometer goal & return 2 hour thermal flight next day did 8 hour slope flight Only two flights total flying time 10 hours 15 minutes first contest win Level 5 August 96 second win came May 97 LSF Level 5 culminated tn Pasco believe Barry first Oregon resident reach Level 5 What makes feat remarkable Barry has lived Hemophilia life infected HIV through medicine about 15 years ago now has AIDS way keeps setting goals himself reaching inspiration know him Congratulations Barry ajob well done Model Aviation on Bartle Dad HenryBarry Kurath right Don Pesznecker
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/11
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News Academy ModelAeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Joe Beshar Wes De Cou Incumbent Late last year asked elect Vice President District II did time promised would work hard earn trust respect concentrating flying site acquisition retention directing AMAs attention resources toward membership growth also made sure access through US mail over telephone computer via e-mail few months since special election have become chairman membership committee currently process determine just what need to win back previous AMA members retain current membership base stimulate new membership things key keeping dues increases out future will contribute get full attention club needs concerned about flying site retention last few months have spent hours meeting individual clubs township officials officials various govennnental agencies effort assure what sites have keep potential exists get new sites make able secure financial relief form toan club field rendered unusable paving contractor defaulted contract field finished memberships rise Regular readers column will notice have traveled four corners district effort assure everyone district gets representation should expect visit flying events nearly weekend sometimes twice day visit club meetings whenever invited Whenever together talk little listen lot Ive developed goals district based input talk listen.and act ask continued support accomplish common goals Having served successfully past Vice Pres District II am very familiar duties responsibilities elected position intention elected just Vice Pres involved Vice Pres believe order represent AMA membership depth involvement prime requisite administrative foundation Aeromodeling has always joy interests segments indoor thin outdoor free flight RC glow electric sport scale whatever building flying fellowship has generated within modeling community 19401 official Class free flight world record holder past Pres North Jersey RC Club increased membership 11 135 past Pres Society Antique Modelers increased membership 275 1500 past Pres Interstate Flying Club arranged flying site Bear Mt Interstate Park NY directed AMA Mortgage Depletion Program raised over $25000 directed Lee Renaud Memorial Program benefit AMA library successfully negotiated chartered AMA clubs conceived directed Aero Picnic Program Model Airplane News past Pres Old time Eagles MAC Inducted AMA SAM Hall Fame recipient 2 AMA Distinguished Service Awards Carl Goldberg Vital People award served AMA representive Paris FAI/CIAM F3E Electro-Flight committee meetings Chairman US Electric Team Selection committee As model builder designer have published over 25 model articles model magazines believe am best candidate VP District II would appreciate vote important vote -SO PLEASE VOTERay Juschkus have involved model aviation over fifty years joining AMA 1946 Since have flown free flight power rubber tow line gliders control line stunt speed Navy Carrier winning first place 1962 Nats 1975 began flying C power sailplanes last 18 years have served Associate VP District II AMA represented VP several AMA Council meetings Reston Muncie Have held office various modeling organizations include VP District II National Soaring Society VP Long Island Silent Flyers PR Director Eastern Soaring League have written articles Flying Models magazine since 1982 have photographed eight covers illustrating models built am now semi-retired after being professional corporate photographer 46 years 20 years David Rockefellers personal photographer last fifteen years owned operated Wall Street studio photographing senior executives Fortune 500 companies Presently enjoy part time position Staff Photographer NY City Council Boy Scouts America am lifelong year round resident District II means above experience can serve represent districts best interest has dream Vice President will very best serve elected will use monthly column personal soapbox will promote club business AMA recognize issues affect members Chuck Foreman incumbent time has come once again ask vote also help may continue Vice President AMA District IV As know elected finish out remainder Howards unexpired term year now ending year has given chance see could job importantly could contribute growth AMA represent AMA member conclusion isyes have lot experience District lV what November 1997 139 Inside View Headquarters District Vice President direction AMA going What should AMA doing keep up changes hobby AMA listening member What does membership want AMA get youth today involved can future AMA leaders can AMA members get AMA listen concerns requests some questions have asked past year No have answers other questions help can make difference Obviously AMA needs effective team working develop answers questions generate strategies growth believe qualifications make strong candidate help resolve other issues have active AMA member well over 40 years 27 years leader member 15 active contest director served District IV vice president 1979 1983 past year have worked NATS communication manager 13 years served NATS executive committee 12 years Presently serve AMA Property Acquisitions Development Committee Leader Member Committee SIG Committee Membership Committee AMA liaison IMAA 1995 awarded AMA Fellow award services AMA feel experience can contribute growth AMA help serve AMA member Last least want job representing District IV member would like remain member District IV team assist making positive difference sharing responsibility dealing common concerns decision run district vice president position taken lightly like manner vote should considered carefully order select person will serve well desire key ingredient serving background depth experience very important well takes lot time job right have timeall need now vote Charles R Bauer incumbent campaign statement simple straightfoward serve members District VI During past three years have attempted visit clubs possible throughout district club meetings funflies contests swap meets have problems solve together have solved concerned aging membership assure Executive Council attempting come up ways attract new members hobby committees serve Education committee emphasis work clubs others foster programs school age youth helping funds several programs throughout country encourage young people learn about aviation should executive council next directing its energy flying sites Clubs need help acquiring keeping flying sites questions would like answered please contact Phone 7080457-0565 FAX 708457-2177 e-mail sysbauerharliecnsiitedu Jim Sears 1994 gave up being AMA District VI Vice President time couldnt give representation felt deserved Since Ive retired have term rest request Ive decided run office again As Vice President will represent sport Flyers point view Although understand approve needs competition flyers realize majority us AMA members just want leave competition working lives going favorite flying sites job representive will remind AMA Executive Council grass roots modelers make policies As Vice President Ill continue make trips can sure can see possible During travels AMA officer Ive learned important visit clubs events Before make promises cant keep let ask make promise past elections membership has shown little interest runs organization because chose vote Make sure have say process promise youll vote 1997 election AMA District VI Vice President right member should exercised course vote would greatly appreciated Please vote III3j Sandy Frank am Dr Sandy Frank Weatherford TX am asking vote election choose representive serve AMA Board Directors 19982000 term office will set course AMA takes next century vote needed important have aeromodeler life AMA member since 1957 Life Member AMA L-69 have built flown competed types CIL F/F R/C models began Weatherford club organize bi-annual swap meet father Murry Frank AMA Fellow & Council Representive 1971-1978 taught child about modeling personal fulfillment AMA volunteer work have local regional national volunteer AMA worker 30 years studied Aerospace Engineering University Texas Arlington am 49 years old married 20 years semi-retired Licensed Psychologist PhD having operated own successful private practice 20 years Aeromodeling life can will devote time effort represent well will support no dues increases no AMA instigated lawsuits local modeling support AMAs highest priority open communications between AMA its members will best represent consensus membership AMA District VIII Historically 10% membership votes Please vote vote will sincerely appreciated Thank Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos Weatherford TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817 599-7131 e mail sfrank@ tenetedu Richard Hanson incumbent As know am current Vice President AMA District X am seeking reelection second full term office continue serving representative AMA Executive Council As District Vice President have dedicated efforts towards seeking out issues concern members District towards working member Executive Council presenting views supporting initiatives aimed addressing member concerns During term office have traveled much District meet individual modelers local leaders AMA chartered clubs have gained extensive working knowledge local regional issues challenging existence growth great sport/hobby Though District has made substantial progress areas communications community involvement youth programming public relations still much needs accomplished decline number flying sites aging erosion AMA membership uncertainty aeromodeling industry lack confidence national leadership critical issues facing us issues must addressed can no longer afford minimize concerns wait others find solutions need strong resolute leadership national organization going bring aeromodeling twenty-first century us must part support pledge continue advocating interests District X will ardently endeavor preservation advancement model aviation Model Aviation 7U1 N A72 II FUR Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Now Nats over its time get back routine business hand mainly running museum pushing forward initiatives have recently undertaken Almost day during Nats people come museum requests research information donations making month July interesting hectic year now its time focus future plough ahead projects such History Program Museum Assessment Program publicizing museum promoting public working special projects like photographing collection planning short- long-range expansion exhibits museum store Norm Rosenstock has working tirelessly AMA History Program Recently sent first assemblage biographies museum order make accessible membership recently asked Norm put together some ideas value enormous project replied wonderful Brooklyn accent see Gary purposes program give younger modelers some idea AMA came some struggles involved creating advancements aviation preserving ability fly Well said Norm added problem Heroes aging population something done soon will gone taking exploits experiences developed fascinating hobby famous modelers have already contributed library biographies unfortunately too have reached point can no longer create documentation lives have passed away infinitely difficult try reconstruct Heros life after gone Therefore goal try get biographies now . before its too late . will come forth biography such greats Carl Goldberg . Chet Lanzo already gone April last year Norm wrote population modelers generation leaving us fierce rate month read model magazine another obituary grieving passing yet another great modeler years modeling did ever see such proliferation obituaries owe people measure gratitude rich heritage have left us uld forgotten Norm also wanted emphasize job processing biographies writing someone wants write biography friend help someone write autobiography cant themselves need contact request form #2 Form #1 people can write own Norms phone number 561 798-5154 address 124 Granada St Royal Palm Beach FL 33411 point view purposes biography program enrich meaning collection because biographies about lives people have objects museum example would great someone would write biography recently departed Victor Stanzel go late Ed Rhetts Tiger Shark donated Eds wife last year could use biography Ed well since center modeling activity Charleston area according Mel Landis member helped get model museum now able make number completed biographies available interested Requests should sent Dick Kennison Registrar National Model Aviation Museum 5151 WE Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Most bios less 10 pages length cost $3 Longer bios cost $5 first list names Norm has processed thus far Albrecht Jack #1063 Anhoizer Hank #109822 Alaback James #4483 Bauer Charlie #64813 Bekins Don #95097 Brown William L #72439 Bucic George #L-227 Boucher Rolland #961 Champine Robert #5160 Crispin Howard #568 Carson Richard #174 Cunnyngham Vic Sr #L-980 Dean C 152926 Ehling FrankV #798 Hagen Horace #231 HardLes #4639 Hicks Graham #7994 Hunton John #22856 Kania Mat #1473 Kummer Ralph #574144 Koval Joe #2556 Lehmberg Alfred #L-86 Lidgard Edward #808 Lorenz De #28790 Lutz Dan #P-500 Nelson Gerry #2025 Pohlmann Hank #1969 Pond Betram #915 Raspante Joseph #670 Reynolds Francis #9242 1 Rosenstock Norm #1670 Schroeder Art #172 Schulman Leon #L-8 Taibi Sal #3255 Tannis Richard #627 Towne Dean # Upton Bob #6429 Willoughby Dale #436 Winter Bill #719 Worth John #13 Wisniewski Bill #6258 photo recent important donation Dick Kennison Librarian/Regristrar writes Lou Andrews prototype Aeromaster now resides National Model Aviation Musem can enjoyed thanks generosity Pamela Barnard daughter Lou wellknown model designer founder Andrews Aircraft Model Company kited popular kits over years including Ray series However famous Aeromaster burst scene July 30 1965 hands Ernie Huber performed impressive acrobatic show Aeromaster Saturday spectators Nationals Soon after Aeromaster kit became available since large number Aeromasters have built flown may have enjoyed model has gone through several permutations continues production currently available Giant Aeromaster version Dick told built too mber 1997 141 MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know flfl Model Aviation 5ii Suggestion Line phone 317 2884899 extension 223 EMLEF 1MW AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth being famous reason enough Hall Fame necessarily lot depends what person famous long theyve famous whether reason being famous self-focused whether substantially affected others ways Hall Fame example Maxwell Bassett changed nature Free Flight contests forever won events 30s using has engine power everybody else using rubber power Competition rules changed result gas rubber power have competed separately ever since Thus name Bassett became famous singular effect activities others Furthermore whole industry developed production sale gas engines result Maxwells contribution based engine used designed built Bill Brown became equally famous important thing led fame Maxwell Bill first what did Other fliers engine manufacturers came along afterward some got famous too same extentthey simply use gas engines win contests contrast some people became famous after years doing something outstanding some like Henry Struck fame developed over years designed outstanding models others used win contests Henry won share too totality wins using designs put him pedestal above others singular effort brought fame Ed Izzo developed technique cutting wings other parts out blocks foam giving modelers choice away traditional balsa structures standard years again effect Eds contribution other people made him famous too became famous other things foam-cutting development enough itself get him Hall Fame brings up point No criteria exist guide selection candidates Hall Fame some cases like above also election year Neil Armstrong reason selection obvious other cases widespread disagreement what should qualify someone Hall Fame Some names come up year after year yet dont get Others get first year nominated Contributing disagreement minimum requirements fact though article about AMA Hall Fame isnt requirement candidate AMA member need ever have member consensus seems someone did something special model aviation general thats enough considered some disagreement whether what someone has become famous should have benefitted AMA doing something regardless AMA connection OK Fortunately history AMA Hall Fame selection has fairly well sorted out contradictions controversywith some glitches sureby factor diverse viewpoints other words have enough people different backgrounds viewpoints doing voting whatever majority can agree likely produce reasonable choice consider may 40-50 nominations given year result election five six theory multiple viewpoints works fairly well situation has changing recent years selection committee composed past AMA presidents generally conceded responsible group handle responsibility Considering have 22 presidents date number involved seems first thought enough However currently 10 past presidents committee has shrunk considerably Also age level still around now quite high suggesting age-related bias may inherent existing system work adequately appears need larger selection committee sure have enough viewpoints lieu specific selection criteria has suggested logical expansion committee might add previous District VicePresidents past presidents Without checking out numbers involved would seem might reasonable thing case need looking Hall Fame selection process general considering either development some specific criteria selection expanded committee factors being discussed among AMA members officers throw opinion pot would help have additional input eeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing Minutes recent Council meeting will also posted AMA bulletin board Aeromodelers Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 317 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders 142 Model Aviation 4 vruj U fITe7V — Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 am getting numerous favorable comments about financial information am putting article get some other remarks too Since job deals primarily money things will buy comes keep am going present schedules membership revenue year 1996 1995 THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC SCHEDULES OF MEMBERSHIP REVENUE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 311996 AND 1995 lee AminL i h1 1908 Amount Em*nti rienLZ Adult full memberships Second adult Youth full memberships Youth no publication Senior citizenS Affiliate memberships Life memberships Intro pilot program Bonus coupon plan Recovered dues Other miscellaneous programs $ 4329951 97918 87285 65136 855059 3520 16250 5950 3575 634% 14 13 09 125 01 02 01 01 00 788% 18 16 12 156 00 03 01 01 00 $ 4404984 97128 90675 65226 800005 3316 9000 5355 5425 1288 AJi 643% 25 13 10 118 00 01 01 01 00 803% 16 17 12 146 00 02 01 01 00 Lit%1000% Percent 1-Percentage total revenue Percent 2- Percentage total membership revenue Adult full memberships provide greatest amount income senior citizens have good representation category other miscellaneous programs represent monies given Academy Model Aeronautics person overpays amount due purchase pledge excess amounts kept separate basically used same purpose contribution designated brings very important matter being considered AMA headquarters something lot read column thinking about great number us age attempt keep wills current very important want maximize amount assets As everyone knows estate taxes very high proposed changes Congress now considering tax high Contributions charitable organizations unlimited amount can given deducted AMA needs consideration its members including contribution will preservation hobby Any have done well aware easy very important estate gifts various organizations given AMA has fortunate enough receive bequest free fighter designated money spent something free flight area Muncie property Eventually money used construction road get site main entrance road named individual made donation has everlasting memorial himself will surely appreciated free fighters never knew him must have derived much personal satisfaction knowing contributed such useful asset modeling Another important contribution made individual museum gave great number planes other memorabilia hobby being exhibited today Very few us can make contributions type size could certainly something small gifts added together helpful Purchasing insurance policy made payable Academy Model Aeronautics great way take small amount money make large gift Another effective way give favorite charity still have use assets receive substantial tax savings contribute appreciated assets charitable remainder trust naming charity beneficiary Appreciated stocks would given charity through use trust donor would receive charitable contribution gift would have no income tax pay increase value stocks other words capital gains tax would bypassed An agreement would entered charity percentage contribution would paid contributor beneficiary income annual basis money could received monthly quarterly semiannually almost type plan acceptable amount deduction allowed tax return year trust established depends entirely calculation made following tax code annual payment trust contributor designated beneficiary should exist taxable income very short very general explanation charitable remainder trust opportunities might stimulate thinking Any attorney deals estates accountant AMA itself sources information regarding procedure Should have interest AMA will certainly glad direct people can assist important benefit contributing manner can designate want contribution used have become permanent memorial needs could have extreme personal pleasure realizing helped make world better some other modeler because what did Until later mber1997 143 Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1 828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGutfin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1 223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 LOU ANDREWS Lou passed away about two years ago daughter Pam Barnard possession two models Aeromaster believe original Trixter Beam Lou designed employed Guillow Anyway aircraft donated AMA museum would like thank Pam donating aircraft AMA Council Meeting July 14 1997 O elected drive out deliver airplanes can tell about 950 miles requiring 18 hours driving did two days stopping Mid-America Race Course attend part Vintage Motorcycle Days event Personally did consider long trip hope some people stop thinking Muncie other side World PAITERN CONTEST pattern contest held Bridgewaser MA over July 4th weekend below three photos contest ficst contest Mat Pecoroni age 13 member Conn Model Airplane Club part Clubs Pattern Team other young man John Glezellis fromMillisMAalsoage 13 SPORT SCALE AT THE NATS managed see part contnA-line event talk Ted Jack Patrolia turned out Jack won event Stephens Akro good Jack damaged Pitts special earlier week photos furnished Ted Patrolia RIC SCALE AT THE NATS Three gentlemen District competed R/C Scale John Wood Ron Gagnor Charlie Nelson believe Charlie first Designer Scale Class PLYMOUTH MA AVIATION DAY held September primarily flying event some models display 144 Model Aviation 4Gary Prater Museum Director Joyce Hager Executive Director Lou Andrews Trixter Beam Jack Patrolia Stephens Akro first place trophy Sport Scale Photo Ted Patrolia Jack Patrolia receiving trophy event director Mike Welshans Photo Ted Patrolia 13 year old Mat Pecoroni Lanier Laser powered Thunder Tiger 61 John Wood 1/ scale Sig Spacewalker Ron Gagnor Sig Morrisey Bravo Charlie Nelson own design Waco 13 year old John Glezellis Goldberg Finesse Warren Boutin e Aeronca Champ built modified Bud Nosen Kit Glenn Loud Ultra Sport 60 ended up P-39 aircraft looked flew very welt Gary Prater Museum director standing beneath Lou Andrews Aeromaster Warrens Champ Jack Patrolias Pitts Viscount background 4 m Ii -1 U 1 LOl iEijjj11jj~ New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Day 908 221-6899 Eve 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 Associate vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstown NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brows USAE AFOENT CMR 460 Box 585 APO AE 09703 Ray Juschkus 59 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 James M Lewis PO 61 Ogdenborg NY 13669-0061 Dave Mathewson Box 613 Camillos NY 13031 Bill Miller PO eov 335 Princeton Jonction NJ 08550 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Drive Booking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikedew 407 Willow Street Lockpo4 NY 14094 Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock CooS Soogerties NY 12477 Adaw sattler 41 Perry Avenue Lathom NY 121 10-2433 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Endicoc NY 13760-4329 Frequency Coordinator Ion Sauler 2062 Robbit Lone Phoenlo NY 13135-9507 315 695-2448 Whoa What break loyal readers month have swamped material field might have chance get own stuff column . fine really have lot fun putting contributions print have tell discovered two Can Top items . $300 per month club shop home builder hangs completed airplanes 18-foot high ceiling Gary Fitch President Southern Tier Aero Radio Society Inc STARS wrote STARS origin dates back 1935 founding members Len Bosworth still active 70s STARS first clubs country concentrate development e model aircraft Having built squadron Bristol Scouts attended meets Rhinebeck NY Kitchener Ontario received national attention articles Model Airplane News Scale RIC Modeler Model Aviation magazine Twenty years ago membership felt order survive urbanization taking place purchase own flying field looked fund-raising ideas decided hold own Scale Rally Working city government Glean NY negotiated use Glean Municipal Airport weekend year humble beginnings event has grown include 150 pilots planes year primary fund raiser Six years ago after having saved thousands dollars purchased 145 acres land dream became reality After having invested some $35000 mortgage payments runway construction 100 ft X 1050 ft building spectator fencing maintenance equipment year away free clear ownership pulled together did own STARS recruits new members month reserves Thursday training new pilots Also have just developed relationship Boy Scouts forming Explorer Group dedicated building flying model aircraft also developing program local school Cuba-Rushford Cuba NY will teaching classes about flight actually bus interested students flying site some buddy-box time Model Aviation arrives school month Last year STARS put flight demonstrations four communities introducing townspeople safe R/C flying draw hundreds local people annual Open House also provide buddy-box instruction activity real hit attendees has positive impact membership enrollments just few things doing have resulted being awarded Gold Leader Club status first application proud came excited about going have secured future look forward continued growth STARS members Gold Leader Club award presentation Don Ogren CD Radio Control Club Rochester RCCR writes annual Roy Edmunds Memorial Fun Fly sponsored RCCR huge success biggest turnout ever 65 registered AMA pilots 105 aircraft ranging size 1/12 scale combat ships e P51 D trainers sport planes wide variety scale ships air constantly flying four very active pilot stations plane safety inspected prior flying appears building skills safety awareness upswing weather good Saturday outstanding Sunday addition continuous fun-filled air spectators treated noon demonstrations K/C combat Saturday no kills cuts mid-airs winch towed glider launch Sunday As often case events great time Long Island Emil Cassanello writes month June busy model aviation scene Long Island Scratch-built show team made up members Suffolk Wings Skyhawks Long Island Aero Radio Society flew held static shows Balloon Festival held Brookhaven airport Wings over Long Island held Gabreski Airport Westhampton opening Cupsogue Beach County Park Westhampton Beach modelers good time reaction general public very favorable Charles Terry air boss Wings over Long Island show saw show Brookhaven airport asked us perfonn Gabreski event Cupsogue Beach event done last minute request Suffolk County Parks Recreation Department didnt have enough room safely conduct R/C airplane operations able put helicopter demonstration taxi some airplanes personal thanks Emil handling last event very short notice 4November1997 145 El] s EIiE 11 1] IE Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 610 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Matthew Turowski 524 Jefferson Street Pottsville PA 17901 717 622-0435 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 1997 NATS Mark Jorgenson President Tusco K/C Club sent letter pertaining first visit NATS .2Id like mention family tremendous time Intemational Hying Site went meet someone chatted Internet competing pylon racing events first exposure racing can tell will back next year blast Darml Rhonda Cady fliers met exemplified what K/C about nice share pylon racing experience volunteered work course during Q40 finals what antsh Mark has found true meaning great national championships. people meet beyond doubt greatest world Plan now attend next year Tusco R/C Club Ohio home vety active modeling clubs Tusco K/C Club Dundee Ohio upeoming cab positive activities have great program local YMCA Mark Jorgenson explains balsa construction YMCA Brad Jorgenson Mike Ferguson assemble Delta Darts patrons mall show Dave Dessecker Loren Ptysi filled mall fine models Findlay Flying Circuits RC Club Ohios second annual Big Bird Fly-In hosted Findlay Flying Circuits AVP Joe Vislay provided shots some action John Shell President White Star K/C Club put together Design Bill Folk CORKS member Monocoupe 90A Mark Hawkens Scott Swanger Findlays President aircraft inspection Alliance Balsa Bees Balsa Bees held first club nite-fly under direction CD Ed Peel Barber Airport Eight pilots participated nearly hundred spectators field outlined light sticks Ed Peel Eagle 63 strobe beacon landing lights Balsa Bees President John Gate funfly Ram Sky-lites Club Vice President Bob Gates As club winds down flying season great winter project become AMA Gold Leader Club. will great benefit YOU Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 Phone 919 848-6719 Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Phone 804 270-5039 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Phone 910 766-1231 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Phone 757595-0997 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Road Chesapeake VA 23322 Phone 757 421-4545 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Phone 302 798-8447 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Phone 540 943-1684 Bliss Teague 625 5th Avenue SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Phone 704 324-2164 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 DISTRICT IV MINI MEETING & FLY IN Reminder about Eastern North Carolina District IV Mini Meeting Fly held Oct 18th Raleigh Durham RIC Clubs Field Flying 1000 AM till dark District Meeting 300 PM till 400 PM Pig Picking Dinner will start 500 PM Pig Picking will catered Holdens Youngsville pig grill hush puppies chicken tea etc can eat $700 plus tax per person Bring airplane fly RDRCs 300 foot runway opportunity meet some people help run AMA tell about ideas ask questions planning purposes need know coming information reservations map flying site contact George Abbott AMA Associate VP eastern Carolina 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 E-Mail George Gabbott462@aolcom YES DO FLY R/C once get asked question actively fly anything answer yes fly fly mostly RIC some rubber powered small airplanes also fly sailplanes off sand dunes outer banks North Carolina photo shows 1/3rd scale Sig Spacewalker after its first flight other fellow Tom Trimble Cub ready its maiden flight LETTER FROM JEFF PHILLIPS DANVILLE VA just wanted give update Flights Unlimited Show Team Danville Aero Modelers season far year date have performed 10 shows approximate total 3500 kids As part show try let kids fly date have introduced Model Aviation via buddy box over 150 kids photo shows kids buddy box assistant principal school also tried buddy box photo approx 250 kids Forest Hill watching show Its sad say news good June 10th team members passed away Cleve Davis passed away due major heart attack Cleve anchors show team could always count him always loved working kids Enclosed picture Cleve kneeling working kids Stony Mill Elem School Cleve very active modeler president County Line R/C club Brown Summit NC will missed knew him DICK SMITH AVP VIRGINIA Its now mid summer flying activities full swing too person still have time other things Shenandoah Valley high point past month Harrisonburgs Valley RIC Flying Clubs 13th annual Ray Gordon Memorial Jumbo Fly-in June 28-29 event have attended times time unable make helping judge select flyers will represent USA F3 World Championships being held Poland August team selection has covered elsewhere wont go further except say USA has strong team heading Championships Harrisonburg Fly-In perhaps best far Reports attending enthusiastic making plans attend next years event Aside good weather flying site general hospitality enjoyed wide variety aircraft hand About 50 planes flight line 32 flyers corning far north New York far west Indiana far south Alabama enjoy relaxed ndly social IMAA type Fly-In will want make next year next big Fly-In around Charlottesvilles Rivanna R/C Clubs IMAA Howard Crispin Memorial Fly-In August 9th Hope see Thats month Dont forget try sign up new AMA Memberwe need can get Time go flying way take kid mber1997 147 m I] i g [v32]U rs au 11 16] 1 Assoclale Vice Presidents Ron Chldgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 WHihelmina Chlhssz 2826 Arbor Place Knoovillo TN 37917 John Cooper 4788 Cloister Cove Mempbis TN 38118 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 38535 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood #43 Meridian MS 38305 Louise laze 296 Hantridge Way Winteroprings FL 33708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorolee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner Boo 4468 Columbus GA 31804 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrva GA 30082 Melvin SIres 781 Boardoran Rd Aiken SC 29803 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N Riser Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 888 Boo 10387 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Biackwell 207W Sandcrenk Rd. Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 have much report month Ill lucky get page have just Council meeting voting recorded below First have couple important things report have started District Newsletter MAIL am using Juno E-MAIL address Juno-JimMcNeill-AMA-L-2 would like receive District Newsletter computer mail E-MAIL address AMA Clubs now have E-MAIL address members now get E-MAIL computer place business started/founded AMA National Newsletter years ago edited 10 12 years can crank out newsletter good anybody have new AMA Assoc VP Greenville South Carolina area Mr Mike Gregory has agreed accept position Mike CDs helps run Joe Nail affair year AMA Council meeting 2 weeks ago voted what Motion made accept AAAA Contest 1997 United States Free Flight Championships Lost Hills California August30 Sept 1 1997 voted YES Passed Motion made allow Executive Director fill two positions Hdqrs Education Coordinator Flying Site Associate voted YES Passed motion made accept Insurance Committee recommendation increase professional liability coverage Directors Officers $3000000 $50000 deductable voted YES Passed motion made insert published columns officers staff shall reviewed Publications Committee accuracy information presented after paragraph 3 Publications Committee Policy voted YES Passed motion made adopt second page Publications Committee s General Policies MODEL AVIATION columns July 22 1995 Executive Council minutes voted YES Passed motion made accept change under Official Publication relating Article XIII Standing Rules Section delete sole replace Executive Director Publications Committee voted Yes Passed motion made allocate $100000 purpose funding Resource Development effort pending presentation AND acceptance Business Plan future Executive Council meeting voted NO Passed motion made table MOTION VII immediate motion above voted YES Failed motion made accept Scholarship Committee recommendations voted YES Passed motion made approve recommendation Awards Committee create award called Presidents Award award will used honor acknowledge recognize thank service grants gifts persons organizations institutions award may presented 3 times within year Executive Council consensus Beginning 4th consensus Council will needed An annual report will furnished President recipients previous year award will metal wood plaque voted YES Passed motion made approve recommendation Awards Committee create award called Executive Vice Presidents LEGION OF HONOR award will used thank persons clubs organizations companies money contributions AMA would include endowments gifts acknowledgements pecuniary nature award may presented 3 times within year Executive Council approval Beginning 4th approval Council will needed An annual report will furnished Council Executive Vice President recipients previous year voted YES Passed motion made approve recommendation Awards committee create 3 awards honor District Vice Presidents serving Executive Council EXEMPLARY SERVICE AWARD automatic after 3 years service DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD is automatic after 6 years service FELLOWSHIP AWARD automatic after 9 years service voted YES Motion passed motion made approve recommendation Awards Committee create award called DISTRICT SERVICE AWARD award will used within District acknowledgements service award may presented 3 times within year Executive Council approval Beginning 4th approval Council will needed An annual report will furnished Council Vice President recipients previous year Motion passed voted YES motion made accept Merchandising Business Plan presented release funds allocated April 19 1997 Executive Council meeting voted YES Passed motion made accept dues structure 1998 Membership follows OPEN$4800 $9300 2 years EXTRA FAMILY$3000 MEMBERSHIP SENIOR CITIZEN$3800 SR mag $1500WIThOUT MAG $700 JRwithmag $1300WiTHOUT MAG $100 voted YES Passed motion made rescind MOTION IV regarding Student Membership April 21 1993 Executive Council Minutes voted YES Passed Rescinded motion extend magazine $7 Junior Membership cover organized school projects essence Juniors enrolled school-sponsored program includes flight instruction part project may become members $7 annual fee motion made rescind MOTION XXI regarding Junior Family Dues Nov 9 1991 Executive Council Minutes voted YES Passed Rescinded motion beginning 1993 will youth family membership youth members live household another member receiving magazine motion made allocate legal expenses amount $1048 Oregon clubs voted YES Passed motion made add Safety Code Radio Control Section line #7 insert between SNELL race course comma NOCASE acceptable standard Line 7 organized racing event requires officials callers contestants must properiy wear helmets OSHA DOT ANSI SNELL NOCASE comparable Standard race course addition officials occupying safety cages must wear protective eyewear voted YES Passed motion made recommend Hall Fame Committee declare 1998 Pioneer Year conduct special induction deserving Pioneers Aeromodeling 70 yrs older recognition during 1998 Homecoming named Celebration Pioneers voted YES Passed motion made amend MOTION XX ending sentence after word older delete remainder motion wording Motion passed voted YES motion made further amend motion XX deleting reference 70 Years old voted NO Motion failed Model Aviation nois / Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet sysbauer@charlieCnSiitedu Associate Vice Presidents illinois Deb & Scott Justice 1565 Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Ksiiend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61 761-1 202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 B Decatur N 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-31 08 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears 605 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct Saint Charles MO 83304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 1238 Higginaville MO 64037 816 584-6284 Fax 816 584-6285 CHICAGO IL Members five area clubs got together provide static display large scale WW RC aircraft part ceremonies commemorating 80th anniversary U S entry WW anniversary event conducted Rosehill Cemetery Museum Chicago model aircraft shared tent full scale replica Fokker Eindecker Some great large scale pictured below M Ziskas Pup next W Browns D-VII next J Snyders DR 1 next 0 Fluhertys Nieport J Kummerow s Pup Talk about giant scale! Eindecker arnves Belleville IL Club #243 Belleville RC Flyers held 10 Pylon Race heat ten laps around three pylon course total distance 3600 feet stock engines minimum wing area 140 square inches races close winner usually determined last lap Pictured winners L R J Lewis 4th M Gatten 2nd W Aanstad 5th R Brem 3rd L Elder 1st club also held builders contest club members judging criteria included overall appearance trueness alignment radio installation engine mounting covering finish overall workmanship Pictured some entries D Armstrong sent above information photos also sent shots East side RC annual Float fly weather misty photos still give good idea great flying site Horseshoe Lake State Park mber 1997 149 I--6 Iowa Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Don Bentfield Vice President 1OW Minnehaha St Paul MN 551 04-1909 612 645-2984 612645-1223 FAX dbentfield@junocom dbentfield@worldnetattnet Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Prequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2767 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville MI 48167 Ph 810486-4800 great sadness must report friend Pete Waters has resigned Michigan AVP Pete will remain Eastern Frequency Coordinator continue handle Eastern AMA Show Display Pete said wants time Avid Flyer project other stuff has going us District VII will really miss Pete Worlds Biggest Thank work area rest nation goes well well find bunch little District jobs will keep involved us District VII Information recent update clubs listings United States shows District VII has 241 chartered clubs 104 % total USA clubs rank 5th out 11 Districts Im always amazed frozen northland has clubs people involved sport might add majority AMA members District very active throughout entire year earn All-Season patch its accomplishment Congratulations fliers Its very busy last few months shortened Exec Council meeting because some real-life business quick trip Ankeny short trip Oshkosh club visit weekend crash failed downlink between brain thumb some flying between ralnstorms during week Now really starting have some fun really nice things about job get meet share airspace different clubs throughout year month would like feature Minnesota club celebrating 50th consecutive year active participation Model Aviation Minneapolis Model Aero Club has flying nearly long Ive earth venue primarily free flight real activity working youth people have set up applied youth-orientated programs club Ive heard about Theyve kept AMA busy providing Delta Darts last few years have designed several basic flyers fly better just easy build show stuff give classes building demos flight demos ongoing flight training year long indoors out help schools around Minneapolis St Paul Minnesota lot surrounding areas Its estimated touch lives several thousand youngsters year theyve doing over fifty years celebration will take place midOctober year would like some additional information especially past members contact Ill pass may go record believe Free Flight Control Line communities still offer simplest economical way get started sport/hobby model aviation Congratulations Minneapolis Model Aero Club fliers Midwest Keep up good work Its people clubs like yours make entire sport fun interesting rewarding 150 Model Aviation ing-to-fly area during fiy Mid-State Aeroguidance Ciub Marshfieid WI Photo J Rasmussen Herman Fessier R Minneapolis Model Aero Club gives Grandson Grampa some flying tips group youngsters wait flight demo 3M Flyers Club field club hosts youth group nearly month during summer Part pit area air show Chesaning Area Model Flying Club great turnout crowds spectators Photo E Harbin small portion pit area during Fly-In/Open house Thunderbirds R/C Club Gaiesburg Ml Photo R Lanson backyard flying site Terry Edmonds Part crew Washington AreaFAi Soaring Team Selection Chairman Modelers MAC contest Photo Dused Annual Misty Meadows GishSoaring Classic Photo T Edmonds * I 11 U 1 [e aUHIE 1 1 k Arkansas Loulorana / New Mexico Oklahoma Teoas George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX anowero 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 Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 1261/o 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 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Yet another group modelers have combined talents formed club served community exerting effort have found site fly after being confronted rejections following message received fine group Boerne Area Modeling Society BAMS existence less year has survived flourishing after number flying site rejection setbacks Texas Hill country group dedicated aeromodelers now 26 members through persistence teamwork club organized August 1996 already has number accomplishments far outweigh experience rejections process selecting officers establishing committees drafting charter group continued have discussions about participation contributions community first major outing fun fly March 22 1997 event referred Fun Fly Family Feast held Kendall County Fairgrounds Racetrack During half day affair public invited view static displays flying demonstrations enjoy food sold local Boy Scouts trainer model support equipment made available lucky raffle ticket buyer raffle proceeds donated Childrens Inn Boeme rehabilitative/adoptive home medically fragile children hard tell bigger smile children watched flying club members Pres Ron Royer presented donation next effort did result financial gain contribution intended get publicity club What better way call attention join parade down Main Street float complete airplanes red white blue streamers candy kids part Boeme Bergfest Parade held June 1997 Rewards smiles both children adults marked event Paid Full parade after another Comfort Texas July 4th Celebration Parade time besides stirring community interests presentation First Place Trophy Best Organization Float BAMS Just prior Comfort Parade Sec Bob Breiding Treas Troy Hall gave show tell presentation Cub Scout Den Messiah Lutheran Church Need tell felt pretty proud day result last years activity BAMS now have flying site Comfort Air Park Once again have example community conscious people literally creating place area coexsistence between its citizens modeling Pat Tritle another work horse type way up Albuquerque NM something Pats working Delta Dart program last year Now find CD ran First Annual All-Scale Fly-In June 28 29 1997 NMSA hosted 29 flyers brought almost 100 models Arizona Colorado New Mexico variety apparent photos will let speak quality end can show November 1997 151 Best Show went Frank Green Cedaridge Co Sikorsky S-38 amphibian Gorgeous detail New Mexico Scale Associations first what annual affair Mark calendar Gee Bee Z came Tucson AZ its master Jim Lynch Outstanding best fighters WWll FW-190D ably duplicated Paul Schaefer Albuquerque NM Dig flat land Boerne area Modeling Society BAMS won first place Comfort 4th July Parade float effort called CD Pat Tritle himself flew fine attention modeling communityNiewport 17 Albuquerque Only prop gives away Roy Royer BAMS pros presents check great shot Brian Rubersons amount $756 benefit Luscomb 8A Well staged again Childrens Inn Boerne check prop gives away Brian came represents profit made raffle way Loveland Co s Vice Pr POi Solen t Days 701445-3332 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 Sauna KS 67401 Jim Rlcketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Nebraska Genoa R/C Flyers Genoa Nebraska Annual Fun Fly June 8 1997 Genoa RYC Annual Fun Fly Clear skies temp lower 80s light wind right down runway Can really Genoa Usually have least cross wind Thirty fliers 50 plus planes enjoyed non-typical Sunday weather fliers kept skies buzzing airplanes ranging size 20 size trainer giant size Extra Cory Sweet brought out thing Cub wing bolted rain gutter said P-38 l style Did nice flat spin way ground Jeff Svehla outdone rekitted Hots right front crowd think did just sympathy could win Ugly Stick club gave away AU great time everyone Next year bigger better special thanks Bob Pasonault Cory Sweet work grooming field special thanks Jack Sibert AVP stopping out Jack didnt stay long due graduation attend Les Hardesty Genoa RIG Fliers Right Group picture Genoa R/C Flyers Annual Fun Fly June 8 1997 Flight line Genoa RIC Flyers Annual Fun Fly June 8 1997 York Thunderbirds Dedicate New Field June 1 visitors enthusiasts looked sky see what buzz about York Thunderbird Club held fun fly first several years new field located south York Nebraska new home located Knox Landing next Jerry Craig Bairs Ag Flight Service Space landing strip events stand provided B airs Considerable work members York club have produced top notch field flier would proud event attracted 110 people including 40 remote control pilots York Lincoln Grand Island Hastings far away Callaway spent day socializing flying solo routines stunt flying such formation flying dog fighting York group has 25 members Tyler Laudenklos youngest 12 He has flying since age 9 Most spectators show up witness Elmer Johnson known affectionately One-Flight Johnson Johnson didnt let crowd down members York Club job well done r Laudenklos age 12 Youngest member York Thunderbirds Flying Club York Nebraska 152 Model Aviation field York Thunderbirds Fun Fly Jack Sibert AVP District 9 Nebraska Tyler Laudenklos Arizona / California / Hawaii / Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President 85271 602 708-0222 richh@primenetcom wwama-1 Ocorn/ama Glenn Caner Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See last montha column additional AVPs Coordinatora Expo. As write months column making final preparations 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition course time read will concluded Hopefully bit luck help weatherman Ill able report success event district column January issue magazine new event significant learning curve 97 Expo no exception few challenges along way difficult task locating securing sites various venues single issue undoubtedly greatest challenge As late June still negotiating flying sites making final adjustments event schedule As such extremely limited ability finalize promotional effort provide timely materials modelers vendors Nonetheless able provide general information through ads provided Model Aviation frequent updates included District column Planning such event no easy task its success depends dedicated team individuals event could have accomplished help of volunteers committed time efforts would like express thanks members Expo Planning Committee representing dozen clubs around San Francisco Bay area would also like thank CDs volunteer workers individual events would like extend personal appreciation thanks Mr Don Goeschl Lancaster California Mr Brian Nelson Morgan Hill served co-coordinators Expo personal dedication commitment 97 Expo would have possible Officer Columns question whether continue District columns Model Aviation part AMA News has once again come before Executive Council issue discussed July EC meeting November agenda may contain motion eliminate officer columns Though motion would eliminate columns magazine will likely offer alternative means VPs communicate constituents such through district newsletter web page am personally opposed eliminating columns however am open new ideas welcome comments suggestions issue Till next time. Keepem safe Keepemflyn w. Association President Don Gulihur presides over District X regional meeting club officers AMA Members thanks Don Association SEF great event Below. Aeromodeling high tech innovation merge California modeler Larry Wolfe Jet Hangar Hobbies provides support joint UCLA / Boeing NASA project develop self-sustaining solar powered UAV designed achieve autonomous formation high altitude flight project aimed developing selfpowered unmanned aircraft can stay aloft days weeks perhaps months prototype left has 43 wing span weighs just over 100 pounds November1997 153 Associate Vice Presidents Michael Lance R Dick Wareham clean up Ultimate Bipe end great day flying Joint Military RC Flyers field located Camp Pendleton Marine Base just south San Clemente California mix both military personnel local modelers club enjoys great relationship base operates off spacious helispots used Marine field training Left. July 26 annual San Diego Stadium Swap Meet sponsored San Diego County Association Model Clubs Traditionally held parking lot Jack Murphy Stadium years event hosted San Diego Silent Electric Flyers held club field magnificent Mission Bay U] 1 11 [e DIE 11 si urn Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hswkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 823 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Saser 781 Lilloont Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinstor Al Watson 130 145th NE. Bellevue WA 98007 An Anonymous Just Plane Bill report no photos came about Bel-Air Flyers Big Bird event June 7-8 According JP Bill 41 flyers signed registered 61 a/c 190 flights perfect weather flight earned pilot ticket raffle held after show Everyone came away something Q-35 set cozies entertainment Bill pulled old chesmut drop-the-transmitter stunt Doing drunk bit isnt PC cell phones around cant heart attack sol did stumble-and-toss Hidden pilot flew Kadet very convincingly reassembled Tx Several spectators did ask announcer really put-on Anonymous mentioned really outstanding a/c 12 C-47 retracts made several flawless flights neither details nor pilot Perhaps someone out has both photo details well share Dick Wickline sent some material young stars Henson Baffle Hensons lived Battle Ground WA NE Vancouver WA last four year 14 years Henson wrote dad started Ucontrol airplanes around 4 years old played R/C cars around 5 learn focus object motion hand soloed 10 years started racing month later Medford OR ftrst heat did great crashed landing thought done weekend dad Henry Bartle thought otherwise hour three bottles super glue later flying again competed 89 Nats Tn-cities flew profile speed very lucky win 901 went Nats Lawrenceville IL competed tAA profile speed broke lot motors lost also competed combat lost great time going compete 95 Nats grades good enough leave home 961 did much better Dad flew back Muncie home built hi-plane compete am Junior National Champion FM F3D Quarter 40 Quicky 500 hold Junior record events Medford June 22 97 lowered record 11133 mm Quarter 40 much fun Medford cannot wait come back next year really want thank parents support transportation Don Pesznecker President PASS sent following story about fine young man just completed LSF Level 5 4th July weekend 1997 Barry Kurath won Unlimited Class Thermal Duration contest Pasco WA doing Barry completed project started 1986 slow start him taking 8 years complete LSF Level 2 Because some prodding myself some other members Portland Area Sailplane Society PASS couple years ago Barry made LSF Level 5 high priority goal As completed Levels 3 & 4 capabilities sailplane pilot improved greatly June 1996 Barry organized LSF Level 4 & 5 accomplishment weekend Tn-Cities area Washington State During weekend Barry made two flights first flight 10 kilometer goal & return 2 hour thermal flight next day did 8 hour slope flight Only two flights total flying time 10 hours 15 minutes first contest win Level 5 August 96 second win came May 97 LSF Level 5 culminated tn Pasco believe Barry first Oregon resident reach Level 5 What makes feat remarkable Barry has lived Hemophilia life infected HIV through medicine about 15 years ago now has AIDS way keeps setting goals himself reaching inspiration know him Congratulations Barry ajob well done Model Aviation on Bartle Dad HenryBarry Kurath right Don Pesznecker
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News Academy ModelAeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Joe Beshar Wes De Cou Incumbent Late last year asked elect Vice President District II did time promised would work hard earn trust respect concentrating flying site acquisition retention directing AMAs attention resources toward membership growth also made sure access through US mail over telephone computer via e-mail few months since special election have become chairman membership committee currently process determine just what need to win back previous AMA members retain current membership base stimulate new membership things key keeping dues increases out future will contribute get full attention club needs concerned about flying site retention last few months have spent hours meeting individual clubs township officials officials various govennnental agencies effort assure what sites have keep potential exists get new sites make able secure financial relief form toan club field rendered unusable paving contractor defaulted contract field finished memberships rise Regular readers column will notice have traveled four corners district effort assure everyone district gets representation should expect visit flying events nearly weekend sometimes twice day visit club meetings whenever invited Whenever together talk little listen lot Ive developed goals district based input talk listen.and act ask continued support accomplish common goals Having served successfully past Vice Pres District II am very familiar duties responsibilities elected position intention elected just Vice Pres involved Vice Pres believe order represent AMA membership depth involvement prime requisite administrative foundation Aeromodeling has always joy interests segments indoor thin outdoor free flight RC glow electric sport scale whatever building flying fellowship has generated within modeling community 19401 official Class free flight world record holder past Pres North Jersey RC Club increased membership 11 135 past Pres Society Antique Modelers increased membership 275 1500 past Pres Interstate Flying Club arranged flying site Bear Mt Interstate Park NY directed AMA Mortgage Depletion Program raised over $25000 directed Lee Renaud Memorial Program benefit AMA library successfully negotiated chartered AMA clubs conceived directed Aero Picnic Program Model Airplane News past Pres Old time Eagles MAC Inducted AMA SAM Hall Fame recipient 2 AMA Distinguished Service Awards Carl Goldberg Vital People award served AMA representive Paris FAI/CIAM F3E Electro-Flight committee meetings Chairman US Electric Team Selection committee As model builder designer have published over 25 model articles model magazines believe am best candidate VP District II would appreciate vote important vote -SO PLEASE VOTERay Juschkus have involved model aviation over fifty years joining AMA 1946 Since have flown free flight power rubber tow line gliders control line stunt speed Navy Carrier winning first place 1962 Nats 1975 began flying C power sailplanes last 18 years have served Associate VP District II AMA represented VP several AMA Council meetings Reston Muncie Have held office various modeling organizations include VP District II National Soaring Society VP Long Island Silent Flyers PR Director Eastern Soaring League have written articles Flying Models magazine since 1982 have photographed eight covers illustrating models built am now semi-retired after being professional corporate photographer 46 years 20 years David Rockefellers personal photographer last fifteen years owned operated Wall Street studio photographing senior executives Fortune 500 companies Presently enjoy part time position Staff Photographer NY City Council Boy Scouts America am lifelong year round resident District II means above experience can serve represent districts best interest has dream Vice President will very best serve elected will use monthly column personal soapbox will promote club business AMA recognize issues affect members Chuck Foreman incumbent time has come once again ask vote also help may continue Vice President AMA District IV As know elected finish out remainder Howards unexpired term year now ending year has given chance see could job importantly could contribute growth AMA represent AMA member conclusion isyes have lot experience District lV what November 1997 139 Inside View Headquarters District Vice President direction AMA going What should AMA doing keep up changes hobby AMA listening member What does membership want AMA get youth today involved can future AMA leaders can AMA members get AMA listen concerns requests some questions have asked past year No have answers other questions help can make difference Obviously AMA needs effective team working develop answers questions generate strategies growth believe qualifications make strong candidate help resolve other issues have active AMA member well over 40 years 27 years leader member 15 active contest director served District IV vice president 1979 1983 past year have worked NATS communication manager 13 years served NATS executive committee 12 years Presently serve AMA Property Acquisitions Development Committee Leader Member Committee SIG Committee Membership Committee AMA liaison IMAA 1995 awarded AMA Fellow award services AMA feel experience can contribute growth AMA help serve AMA member Last least want job representing District IV member would like remain member District IV team assist making positive difference sharing responsibility dealing common concerns decision run district vice president position taken lightly like manner vote should considered carefully order select person will serve well desire key ingredient serving background depth experience very important well takes lot time job right have timeall need now vote Charles R Bauer incumbent campaign statement simple straightfoward serve members District VI During past three years have attempted visit clubs possible throughout district club meetings funflies contests swap meets have problems solve together have solved concerned aging membership assure Executive Council attempting come up ways attract new members hobby committees serve Education committee emphasis work clubs others foster programs school age youth helping funds several programs throughout country encourage young people learn about aviation should executive council next directing its energy flying sites Clubs need help acquiring keeping flying sites questions would like answered please contact Phone 7080457-0565 FAX 708457-2177 e-mail sysbauerharliecnsiitedu Jim Sears 1994 gave up being AMA District VI Vice President time couldnt give representation felt deserved Since Ive retired have term rest request Ive decided run office again As Vice President will represent sport Flyers point view Although understand approve needs competition flyers realize majority us AMA members just want leave competition working lives going favorite flying sites job representive will remind AMA Executive Council grass roots modelers make policies As Vice President Ill continue make trips can sure can see possible During travels AMA officer Ive learned important visit clubs events Before make promises cant keep let ask make promise past elections membership has shown little interest runs organization because chose vote Make sure have say process promise youll vote 1997 election AMA District VI Vice President right member should exercised course vote would greatly appreciated Please vote III3j Sandy Frank am Dr Sandy Frank Weatherford TX am asking vote election choose representive serve AMA Board Directors 19982000 term office will set course AMA takes next century vote needed important have aeromodeler life AMA member since 1957 Life Member AMA L-69 have built flown competed types CIL F/F R/C models began Weatherford club organize bi-annual swap meet father Murry Frank AMA Fellow & Council Representive 1971-1978 taught child about modeling personal fulfillment AMA volunteer work have local regional national volunteer AMA worker 30 years studied Aerospace Engineering University Texas Arlington am 49 years old married 20 years semi-retired Licensed Psychologist PhD having operated own successful private practice 20 years Aeromodeling life can will devote time effort represent well will support no dues increases no AMA instigated lawsuits local modeling support AMAs highest priority open communications between AMA its members will best represent consensus membership AMA District VIII Historically 10% membership votes Please vote vote will sincerely appreciated Thank Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos Weatherford TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817 599-7131 e mail sfrank@ tenetedu Richard Hanson incumbent As know am current Vice President AMA District X am seeking reelection second full term office continue serving representative AMA Executive Council As District Vice President have dedicated efforts towards seeking out issues concern members District towards working member Executive Council presenting views supporting initiatives aimed addressing member concerns During term office have traveled much District meet individual modelers local leaders AMA chartered clubs have gained extensive working knowledge local regional issues challenging existence growth great sport/hobby Though District has made substantial progress areas communications community involvement youth programming public relations still much needs accomplished decline number flying sites aging erosion AMA membership uncertainty aeromodeling industry lack confidence national leadership critical issues facing us issues must addressed can no longer afford minimize concerns wait others find solutions need strong resolute leadership national organization going bring aeromodeling twenty-first century us must part support pledge continue advocating interests District X will ardently endeavor preservation advancement model aviation Model Aviation 7U1 N A72 II FUR Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Now Nats over its time get back routine business hand mainly running museum pushing forward initiatives have recently undertaken Almost day during Nats people come museum requests research information donations making month July interesting hectic year now its time focus future plough ahead projects such History Program Museum Assessment Program publicizing museum promoting public working special projects like photographing collection planning short- long-range expansion exhibits museum store Norm Rosenstock has working tirelessly AMA History Program Recently sent first assemblage biographies museum order make accessible membership recently asked Norm put together some ideas value enormous project replied wonderful Brooklyn accent see Gary purposes program give younger modelers some idea AMA came some struggles involved creating advancements aviation preserving ability fly Well said Norm added problem Heroes aging population something done soon will gone taking exploits experiences developed fascinating hobby famous modelers have already contributed library biographies unfortunately too have reached point can no longer create documentation lives have passed away infinitely difficult try reconstruct Heros life after gone Therefore goal try get biographies now . before its too late . will come forth biography such greats Carl Goldberg . Chet Lanzo already gone April last year Norm wrote population modelers generation leaving us fierce rate month read model magazine another obituary grieving passing yet another great modeler years modeling did ever see such proliferation obituaries owe people measure gratitude rich heritage have left us uld forgotten Norm also wanted emphasize job processing biographies writing someone wants write biography friend help someone write autobiography cant themselves need contact request form #2 Form #1 people can write own Norms phone number 561 798-5154 address 124 Granada St Royal Palm Beach FL 33411 point view purposes biography program enrich meaning collection because biographies about lives people have objects museum example would great someone would write biography recently departed Victor Stanzel go late Ed Rhetts Tiger Shark donated Eds wife last year could use biography Ed well since center modeling activity Charleston area according Mel Landis member helped get model museum now able make number completed biographies available interested Requests should sent Dick Kennison Registrar National Model Aviation Museum 5151 WE Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Most bios less 10 pages length cost $3 Longer bios cost $5 first list names Norm has processed thus far Albrecht Jack #1063 Anhoizer Hank #109822 Alaback James #4483 Bauer Charlie #64813 Bekins Don #95097 Brown William L #72439 Bucic George #L-227 Boucher Rolland #961 Champine Robert #5160 Crispin Howard #568 Carson Richard #174 Cunnyngham Vic Sr #L-980 Dean C 152926 Ehling FrankV #798 Hagen Horace #231 HardLes #4639 Hicks Graham #7994 Hunton John #22856 Kania Mat #1473 Kummer Ralph #574144 Koval Joe #2556 Lehmberg Alfred #L-86 Lidgard Edward #808 Lorenz De #28790 Lutz Dan #P-500 Nelson Gerry #2025 Pohlmann Hank #1969 Pond Betram #915 Raspante Joseph #670 Reynolds Francis #9242 1 Rosenstock Norm #1670 Schroeder Art #172 Schulman Leon #L-8 Taibi Sal #3255 Tannis Richard #627 Towne Dean # Upton Bob #6429 Willoughby Dale #436 Winter Bill #719 Worth John #13 Wisniewski Bill #6258 photo recent important donation Dick Kennison Librarian/Regristrar writes Lou Andrews prototype Aeromaster now resides National Model Aviation Musem can enjoyed thanks generosity Pamela Barnard daughter Lou wellknown model designer founder Andrews Aircraft Model Company kited popular kits over years including Ray series However famous Aeromaster burst scene July 30 1965 hands Ernie Huber performed impressive acrobatic show Aeromaster Saturday spectators Nationals Soon after Aeromaster kit became available since large number Aeromasters have built flown may have enjoyed model has gone through several permutations continues production currently available Giant Aeromaster version Dick told built too mber 1997 141 MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know flfl Model Aviation 5ii Suggestion Line phone 317 2884899 extension 223 EMLEF 1MW AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth being famous reason enough Hall Fame necessarily lot depends what person famous long theyve famous whether reason being famous self-focused whether substantially affected others ways Hall Fame example Maxwell Bassett changed nature Free Flight contests forever won events 30s using has engine power everybody else using rubber power Competition rules changed result gas rubber power have competed separately ever since Thus name Bassett became famous singular effect activities others Furthermore whole industry developed production sale gas engines result Maxwells contribution based engine used designed built Bill Brown became equally famous important thing led fame Maxwell Bill first what did Other fliers engine manufacturers came along afterward some got famous too same extentthey simply use gas engines win contests contrast some people became famous after years doing something outstanding some like Henry Struck fame developed over years designed outstanding models others used win contests Henry won share too totality wins using designs put him pedestal above others singular effort brought fame Ed Izzo developed technique cutting wings other parts out blocks foam giving modelers choice away traditional balsa structures standard years again effect Eds contribution other people made him famous too became famous other things foam-cutting development enough itself get him Hall Fame brings up point No criteria exist guide selection candidates Hall Fame some cases like above also election year Neil Armstrong reason selection obvious other cases widespread disagreement what should qualify someone Hall Fame Some names come up year after year yet dont get Others get first year nominated Contributing disagreement minimum requirements fact though article about AMA Hall Fame isnt requirement candidate AMA member need ever have member consensus seems someone did something special model aviation general thats enough considered some disagreement whether what someone has become famous should have benefitted AMA doing something regardless AMA connection OK Fortunately history AMA Hall Fame selection has fairly well sorted out contradictions controversywith some glitches sureby factor diverse viewpoints other words have enough people different backgrounds viewpoints doing voting whatever majority can agree likely produce reasonable choice consider may 40-50 nominations given year result election five six theory multiple viewpoints works fairly well situation has changing recent years selection committee composed past AMA presidents generally conceded responsible group handle responsibility Considering have 22 presidents date number involved seems first thought enough However currently 10 past presidents committee has shrunk considerably Also age level still around now quite high suggesting age-related bias may inherent existing system work adequately appears need larger selection committee sure have enough viewpoints lieu specific selection criteria has suggested logical expansion committee might add previous District VicePresidents past presidents Without checking out numbers involved would seem might reasonable thing case need looking Hall Fame selection process general considering either development some specific criteria selection expanded committee factors being discussed among AMA members officers throw opinion pot would help have additional input eeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing Minutes recent Council meeting will also posted AMA bulletin board Aeromodelers Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 317 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders 142 Model Aviation 4 vruj U fITe7V — Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 am getting numerous favorable comments about financial information am putting article get some other remarks too Since job deals primarily money things will buy comes keep am going present schedules membership revenue year 1996 1995 THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC SCHEDULES OF MEMBERSHIP REVENUE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 311996 AND 1995 lee AminL i h1 1908 Amount Em*nti rienLZ Adult full memberships Second adult Youth full memberships Youth no publication Senior citizenS Affiliate memberships Life memberships Intro pilot program Bonus coupon plan Recovered dues Other miscellaneous programs $ 4329951 97918 87285 65136 855059 3520 16250 5950 3575 634% 14 13 09 125 01 02 01 01 00 788% 18 16 12 156 00 03 01 01 00 $ 4404984 97128 90675 65226 800005 3316 9000 5355 5425 1288 AJi 643% 25 13 10 118 00 01 01 01 00 803% 16 17 12 146 00 02 01 01 00 Lit%1000% Percent 1-Percentage total revenue Percent 2- Percentage total membership revenue Adult full memberships provide greatest amount income senior citizens have good representation category other miscellaneous programs represent monies given Academy Model Aeronautics person overpays amount due purchase pledge excess amounts kept separate basically used same purpose contribution designated brings very important matter being considered AMA headquarters something lot read column thinking about great number us age attempt keep wills current very important want maximize amount assets As everyone knows estate taxes very high proposed changes Congress now considering tax high Contributions charitable organizations unlimited amount can given deducted AMA needs consideration its members including contribution will preservation hobby Any have done well aware easy very important estate gifts various organizations given AMA has fortunate enough receive bequest free fighter designated money spent something free flight area Muncie property Eventually money used construction road get site main entrance road named individual made donation has everlasting memorial himself will surely appreciated free fighters never knew him must have derived much personal satisfaction knowing contributed such useful asset modeling Another important contribution made individual museum gave great number planes other memorabilia hobby being exhibited today Very few us can make contributions type size could certainly something small gifts added together helpful Purchasing insurance policy made payable Academy Model Aeronautics great way take small amount money make large gift Another effective way give favorite charity still have use assets receive substantial tax savings contribute appreciated assets charitable remainder trust naming charity beneficiary Appreciated stocks would given charity through use trust donor would receive charitable contribution gift would have no income tax pay increase value stocks other words capital gains tax would bypassed An agreement would entered charity percentage contribution would paid contributor beneficiary income annual basis money could received monthly quarterly semiannually almost type plan acceptable amount deduction allowed tax return year trust established depends entirely calculation made following tax code annual payment trust contributor designated beneficiary should exist taxable income very short very general explanation charitable remainder trust opportunities might stimulate thinking Any attorney deals estates accountant AMA itself sources information regarding procedure Should have interest AMA will certainly glad direct people can assist important benefit contributing manner can designate want contribution used have become permanent memorial needs could have extreme personal pleasure realizing helped make world better some other modeler because what did Until later mber1997 143 Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1 828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGutfin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1 223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 LOU ANDREWS Lou passed away about two years ago daughter Pam Barnard possession two models Aeromaster believe original Trixter Beam Lou designed employed Guillow Anyway aircraft donated AMA museum would like thank Pam donating aircraft AMA Council Meeting July 14 1997 O elected drive out deliver airplanes can tell about 950 miles requiring 18 hours driving did two days stopping Mid-America Race Course attend part Vintage Motorcycle Days event Personally did consider long trip hope some people stop thinking Muncie other side World PAITERN CONTEST pattern contest held Bridgewaser MA over July 4th weekend below three photos contest ficst contest Mat Pecoroni age 13 member Conn Model Airplane Club part Clubs Pattern Team other young man John Glezellis fromMillisMAalsoage 13 SPORT SCALE AT THE NATS managed see part contnA-line event talk Ted Jack Patrolia turned out Jack won event Stephens Akro good Jack damaged Pitts special earlier week photos furnished Ted Patrolia RIC SCALE AT THE NATS Three gentlemen District competed R/C Scale John Wood Ron Gagnor Charlie Nelson believe Charlie first Designer Scale Class PLYMOUTH MA AVIATION DAY held September primarily flying event some models display 144 Model Aviation 4Gary Prater Museum Director Joyce Hager Executive Director Lou Andrews Trixter Beam Jack Patrolia Stephens Akro first place trophy Sport Scale Photo Ted Patrolia Jack Patrolia receiving trophy event director Mike Welshans Photo Ted Patrolia 13 year old Mat Pecoroni Lanier Laser powered Thunder Tiger 61 John Wood 1/ scale Sig Spacewalker Ron Gagnor Sig Morrisey Bravo Charlie Nelson own design Waco 13 year old John Glezellis Goldberg Finesse Warren Boutin e Aeronca Champ built modified Bud Nosen Kit Glenn Loud Ultra Sport 60 ended up P-39 aircraft looked flew very welt Gary Prater Museum director standing beneath Lou Andrews Aeromaster Warrens Champ Jack Patrolias Pitts Viscount background 4 m Ii -1 U 1 LOl iEijjj11jj~ New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Day 908 221-6899 Eve 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 Associate vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstown NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brows USAE AFOENT CMR 460 Box 585 APO AE 09703 Ray Juschkus 59 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 James M Lewis PO 61 Ogdenborg NY 13669-0061 Dave Mathewson Box 613 Camillos NY 13031 Bill Miller PO eov 335 Princeton Jonction NJ 08550 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Drive Booking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikedew 407 Willow Street Lockpo4 NY 14094 Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock CooS Soogerties NY 12477 Adaw sattler 41 Perry Avenue Lathom NY 121 10-2433 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Endicoc NY 13760-4329 Frequency Coordinator Ion Sauler 2062 Robbit Lone Phoenlo NY 13135-9507 315 695-2448 Whoa What break loyal readers month have swamped material field might have chance get own stuff column . fine really have lot fun putting contributions print have tell discovered two Can Top items . $300 per month club shop home builder hangs completed airplanes 18-foot high ceiling Gary Fitch President Southern Tier Aero Radio Society Inc STARS wrote STARS origin dates back 1935 founding members Len Bosworth still active 70s STARS first clubs country concentrate development e model aircraft Having built squadron Bristol Scouts attended meets Rhinebeck NY Kitchener Ontario received national attention articles Model Airplane News Scale RIC Modeler Model Aviation magazine Twenty years ago membership felt order survive urbanization taking place purchase own flying field looked fund-raising ideas decided hold own Scale Rally Working city government Glean NY negotiated use Glean Municipal Airport weekend year humble beginnings event has grown include 150 pilots planes year primary fund raiser Six years ago after having saved thousands dollars purchased 145 acres land dream became reality After having invested some $35000 mortgage payments runway construction 100 ft X 1050 ft building spectator fencing maintenance equipment year away free clear ownership pulled together did own STARS recruits new members month reserves Thursday training new pilots Also have just developed relationship Boy Scouts forming Explorer Group dedicated building flying model aircraft also developing program local school Cuba-Rushford Cuba NY will teaching classes about flight actually bus interested students flying site some buddy-box time Model Aviation arrives school month Last year STARS put flight demonstrations four communities introducing townspeople safe R/C flying draw hundreds local people annual Open House also provide buddy-box instruction activity real hit attendees has positive impact membership enrollments just few things doing have resulted being awarded Gold Leader Club status first application proud came excited about going have secured future look forward continued growth STARS members Gold Leader Club award presentation Don Ogren CD Radio Control Club Rochester RCCR writes annual Roy Edmunds Memorial Fun Fly sponsored RCCR huge success biggest turnout ever 65 registered AMA pilots 105 aircraft ranging size 1/12 scale combat ships e P51 D trainers sport planes wide variety scale ships air constantly flying four very active pilot stations plane safety inspected prior flying appears building skills safety awareness upswing weather good Saturday outstanding Sunday addition continuous fun-filled air spectators treated noon demonstrations K/C combat Saturday no kills cuts mid-airs winch towed glider launch Sunday As often case events great time Long Island Emil Cassanello writes month June busy model aviation scene Long Island Scratch-built show team made up members Suffolk Wings Skyhawks Long Island Aero Radio Society flew held static shows Balloon Festival held Brookhaven airport Wings over Long Island held Gabreski Airport Westhampton opening Cupsogue Beach County Park Westhampton Beach modelers good time reaction general public very favorable Charles Terry air boss Wings over Long Island show saw show Brookhaven airport asked us perfonn Gabreski event Cupsogue Beach event done last minute request Suffolk County Parks Recreation Department didnt have enough room safely conduct R/C airplane operations able put helicopter demonstration taxi some airplanes personal thanks Emil handling last event very short notice 4November1997 145 El] s EIiE 11 1] IE Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 610 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Matthew Turowski 524 Jefferson Street Pottsville PA 17901 717 622-0435 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 1997 NATS Mark Jorgenson President Tusco K/C Club sent letter pertaining first visit NATS .2Id like mention family tremendous time Intemational Hying Site went meet someone chatted Internet competing pylon racing events first exposure racing can tell will back next year blast Darml Rhonda Cady fliers met exemplified what K/C about nice share pylon racing experience volunteered work course during Q40 finals what antsh Mark has found true meaning great national championships. people meet beyond doubt greatest world Plan now attend next year Tusco R/C Club Ohio home vety active modeling clubs Tusco K/C Club Dundee Ohio upeoming cab positive activities have great program local YMCA Mark Jorgenson explains balsa construction YMCA Brad Jorgenson Mike Ferguson assemble Delta Darts patrons mall show Dave Dessecker Loren Ptysi filled mall fine models Findlay Flying Circuits RC Club Ohios second annual Big Bird Fly-In hosted Findlay Flying Circuits AVP Joe Vislay provided shots some action John Shell President White Star K/C Club put together Design Bill Folk CORKS member Monocoupe 90A Mark Hawkens Scott Swanger Findlays President aircraft inspection Alliance Balsa Bees Balsa Bees held first club nite-fly under direction CD Ed Peel Barber Airport Eight pilots participated nearly hundred spectators field outlined light sticks Ed Peel Eagle 63 strobe beacon landing lights Balsa Bees President John Gate funfly Ram Sky-lites Club Vice President Bob Gates As club winds down flying season great winter project become AMA Gold Leader Club. will great benefit YOU Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 Phone 919 848-6719 Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Phone 804 270-5039 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Phone 910 766-1231 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Phone 757595-0997 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Road Chesapeake VA 23322 Phone 757 421-4545 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Phone 302 798-8447 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Phone 540 943-1684 Bliss Teague 625 5th Avenue SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Phone 704 324-2164 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 DISTRICT IV MINI MEETING & FLY IN Reminder about Eastern North Carolina District IV Mini Meeting Fly held Oct 18th Raleigh Durham RIC Clubs Field Flying 1000 AM till dark District Meeting 300 PM till 400 PM Pig Picking Dinner will start 500 PM Pig Picking will catered Holdens Youngsville pig grill hush puppies chicken tea etc can eat $700 plus tax per person Bring airplane fly RDRCs 300 foot runway opportunity meet some people help run AMA tell about ideas ask questions planning purposes need know coming information reservations map flying site contact George Abbott AMA Associate VP eastern Carolina 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 E-Mail George Gabbott462@aolcom YES DO FLY R/C once get asked question actively fly anything answer yes fly fly mostly RIC some rubber powered small airplanes also fly sailplanes off sand dunes outer banks North Carolina photo shows 1/3rd scale Sig Spacewalker after its first flight other fellow Tom Trimble Cub ready its maiden flight LETTER FROM JEFF PHILLIPS DANVILLE VA just wanted give update Flights Unlimited Show Team Danville Aero Modelers season far year date have performed 10 shows approximate total 3500 kids As part show try let kids fly date have introduced Model Aviation via buddy box over 150 kids photo shows kids buddy box assistant principal school also tried buddy box photo approx 250 kids Forest Hill watching show Its sad say news good June 10th team members passed away Cleve Davis passed away due major heart attack Cleve anchors show team could always count him always loved working kids Enclosed picture Cleve kneeling working kids Stony Mill Elem School Cleve very active modeler president County Line R/C club Brown Summit NC will missed knew him DICK SMITH AVP VIRGINIA Its now mid summer flying activities full swing too person still have time other things Shenandoah Valley high point past month Harrisonburgs Valley RIC Flying Clubs 13th annual Ray Gordon Memorial Jumbo Fly-in June 28-29 event have attended times time unable make helping judge select flyers will represent USA F3 World Championships being held Poland August team selection has covered elsewhere wont go further except say USA has strong team heading Championships Harrisonburg Fly-In perhaps best far Reports attending enthusiastic making plans attend next years event Aside good weather flying site general hospitality enjoyed wide variety aircraft hand About 50 planes flight line 32 flyers corning far north New York far west Indiana far south Alabama enjoy relaxed ndly social IMAA type Fly-In will want make next year next big Fly-In around Charlottesvilles Rivanna R/C Clubs IMAA Howard Crispin Memorial Fly-In August 9th Hope see Thats month Dont forget try sign up new AMA Memberwe need can get Time go flying way take kid mber1997 147 m I] i g [v32]U rs au 11 16] 1 Assoclale Vice Presidents Ron Chldgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 WHihelmina Chlhssz 2826 Arbor Place Knoovillo TN 37917 John Cooper 4788 Cloister Cove Mempbis TN 38118 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 38535 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood #43 Meridian MS 38305 Louise laze 296 Hantridge Way Winteroprings FL 33708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorolee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner Boo 4468 Columbus GA 31804 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrva GA 30082 Melvin SIres 781 Boardoran Rd Aiken SC 29803 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N Riser Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 888 Boo 10387 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Biackwell 207W Sandcrenk Rd. Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 have much report month Ill lucky get page have just Council meeting voting recorded below First have couple important things report have started District Newsletter MAIL am using Juno E-MAIL address Juno-JimMcNeill-AMA-L-2 would like receive District Newsletter computer mail E-MAIL address AMA Clubs now have E-MAIL address members now get E-MAIL computer place business started/founded AMA National Newsletter years ago edited 10 12 years can crank out newsletter good anybody have new AMA Assoc VP Greenville South Carolina area Mr Mike Gregory has agreed accept position Mike CDs helps run Joe Nail affair year AMA Council meeting 2 weeks ago voted what Motion made accept AAAA Contest 1997 United States Free Flight Championships Lost Hills California August30 Sept 1 1997 voted YES Passed Motion made allow Executive Director fill two positions Hdqrs Education Coordinator Flying Site Associate voted YES Passed motion made accept Insurance Committee recommendation increase professional liability coverage Directors Officers $3000000 $50000 deductable voted YES Passed motion made insert published columns officers staff shall reviewed Publications Committee accuracy information presented after paragraph 3 Publications Committee Policy voted YES Passed motion made adopt second page Publications Committee s General Policies MODEL AVIATION columns July 22 1995 Executive Council minutes voted YES Passed motion made accept change under Official Publication relating Article XIII Standing Rules Section delete sole replace Executive Director Publications Committee voted Yes Passed motion made allocate $100000 purpose funding Resource Development effort pending presentation AND acceptance Business Plan future Executive Council meeting voted NO Passed motion made table MOTION VII immediate motion above voted YES Failed motion made accept Scholarship Committee recommendations voted YES Passed motion made approve recommendation Awards Committee create award called Presidents Award award will used honor acknowledge recognize thank service grants gifts persons organizations institutions award may presented 3 times within year Executive Council consensus Beginning 4th consensus Council will needed An annual report will furnished President recipients previous year award will metal wood plaque voted YES Passed motion made approve recommendation Awards Committee create award called Executive Vice Presidents LEGION OF HONOR award will used thank persons clubs organizations companies money contributions AMA would include endowments gifts acknowledgements pecuniary nature award may presented 3 times within year Executive Council approval Beginning 4th approval Council will needed An annual report will furnished Council Executive Vice President recipients previous year voted YES Passed motion made approve recommendation Awards committee create 3 awards honor District Vice Presidents serving Executive Council EXEMPLARY SERVICE AWARD automatic after 3 years service DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD is automatic after 6 years service FELLOWSHIP AWARD automatic after 9 years service voted YES Motion passed motion made approve recommendation Awards Committee create award called DISTRICT SERVICE AWARD award will used within District acknowledgements service award may presented 3 times within year Executive Council approval Beginning 4th approval Council will needed An annual report will furnished Council Vice President recipients previous year Motion passed voted YES motion made accept Merchandising Business Plan presented release funds allocated April 19 1997 Executive Council meeting voted YES Passed motion made accept dues structure 1998 Membership follows OPEN$4800 $9300 2 years EXTRA FAMILY$3000 MEMBERSHIP SENIOR CITIZEN$3800 SR mag $1500WIThOUT MAG $700 JRwithmag $1300WiTHOUT MAG $100 voted YES Passed motion made rescind MOTION IV regarding Student Membership April 21 1993 Executive Council Minutes voted YES Passed Rescinded motion extend magazine $7 Junior Membership cover organized school projects essence Juniors enrolled school-sponsored program includes flight instruction part project may become members $7 annual fee motion made rescind MOTION XXI regarding Junior Family Dues Nov 9 1991 Executive Council Minutes voted YES Passed Rescinded motion beginning 1993 will youth family membership youth members live household another member receiving magazine motion made allocate legal expenses amount $1048 Oregon clubs voted YES Passed motion made add Safety Code Radio Control Section line #7 insert between SNELL race course comma NOCASE acceptable standard Line 7 organized racing event requires officials callers contestants must properiy wear helmets OSHA DOT ANSI SNELL NOCASE comparable Standard race course addition officials occupying safety cages must wear protective eyewear voted YES Passed motion made recommend Hall Fame Committee declare 1998 Pioneer Year conduct special induction deserving Pioneers Aeromodeling 70 yrs older recognition during 1998 Homecoming named Celebration Pioneers voted YES Passed motion made amend MOTION XX ending sentence after word older delete remainder motion wording Motion passed voted YES motion made further amend motion XX deleting reference 70 Years old voted NO Motion failed Model Aviation nois / Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet sysbauer@charlieCnSiitedu Associate Vice Presidents illinois Deb & Scott Justice 1565 Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Ksiiend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61 761-1 202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 B Decatur N 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-31 08 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears 605 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct Saint Charles MO 83304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 1238 Higginaville MO 64037 816 584-6284 Fax 816 584-6285 CHICAGO IL Members five area clubs got together provide static display large scale WW RC aircraft part ceremonies commemorating 80th anniversary U S entry WW anniversary event conducted Rosehill Cemetery Museum Chicago model aircraft shared tent full scale replica Fokker Eindecker Some great large scale pictured below M Ziskas Pup next W Browns D-VII next J Snyders DR 1 next 0 Fluhertys Nieport J Kummerow s Pup Talk about giant scale! Eindecker arnves Belleville IL Club #243 Belleville RC Flyers held 10 Pylon Race heat ten laps around three pylon course total distance 3600 feet stock engines minimum wing area 140 square inches races close winner usually determined last lap Pictured winners L R J Lewis 4th M Gatten 2nd W Aanstad 5th R Brem 3rd L Elder 1st club also held builders contest club members judging criteria included overall appearance trueness alignment radio installation engine mounting covering finish overall workmanship Pictured some entries D Armstrong sent above information photos also sent shots East side RC annual Float fly weather misty photos still give good idea great flying site Horseshoe Lake State Park mber 1997 149 I--6 Iowa Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Don Bentfield Vice President 1OW Minnehaha St Paul MN 551 04-1909 612 645-2984 612645-1223 FAX dbentfield@junocom dbentfield@worldnetattnet Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Prequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2767 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville MI 48167 Ph 810486-4800 great sadness must report friend Pete Waters has resigned Michigan AVP Pete will remain Eastern Frequency Coordinator continue handle Eastern AMA Show Display Pete said wants time Avid Flyer project other stuff has going us District VII will really miss Pete Worlds Biggest Thank work area rest nation goes well well find bunch little District jobs will keep involved us District VII Information recent update clubs listings United States shows District VII has 241 chartered clubs 104 % total USA clubs rank 5th out 11 Districts Im always amazed frozen northland has clubs people involved sport might add majority AMA members District very active throughout entire year earn All-Season patch its accomplishment Congratulations fliers Its very busy last few months shortened Exec Council meeting because some real-life business quick trip Ankeny short trip Oshkosh club visit weekend crash failed downlink between brain thumb some flying between ralnstorms during week Now really starting have some fun really nice things about job get meet share airspace different clubs throughout year month would like feature Minnesota club celebrating 50th consecutive year active participation Model Aviation Minneapolis Model Aero Club has flying nearly long Ive earth venue primarily free flight real activity working youth people have set up applied youth-orientated programs club Ive heard about Theyve kept AMA busy providing Delta Darts last few years have designed several basic flyers fly better just easy build show stuff give classes building demos flight demos ongoing flight training year long indoors out help schools around Minneapolis St Paul Minnesota lot surrounding areas Its estimated touch lives several thousand youngsters year theyve doing over fifty years celebration will take place midOctober year would like some additional information especially past members contact Ill pass may go record believe Free Flight Control Line communities still offer simplest economical way get started sport/hobby model aviation Congratulations Minneapolis Model Aero Club fliers Midwest Keep up good work Its people clubs like yours make entire sport fun interesting rewarding 150 Model Aviation ing-to-fly area during fiy Mid-State Aeroguidance Ciub Marshfieid WI Photo J Rasmussen Herman Fessier R Minneapolis Model Aero Club gives Grandson Grampa some flying tips group youngsters wait flight demo 3M Flyers Club field club hosts youth group nearly month during summer Part pit area air show Chesaning Area Model Flying Club great turnout crowds spectators Photo E Harbin small portion pit area during Fly-In/Open house Thunderbirds R/C Club Gaiesburg Ml Photo R Lanson backyard flying site Terry Edmonds Part crew Washington AreaFAi Soaring Team Selection Chairman Modelers MAC contest Photo Dused Annual Misty Meadows GishSoaring Classic Photo T Edmonds * I 11 U 1 [e aUHIE 1 1 k Arkansas Loulorana / New Mexico Oklahoma Teoas George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX anowero 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 Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 1261/o 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 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Yet another group modelers have combined talents formed club served community exerting effort have found site fly after being confronted rejections following message received fine group Boerne Area Modeling Society BAMS existence less year has survived flourishing after number flying site rejection setbacks Texas Hill country group dedicated aeromodelers now 26 members through persistence teamwork club organized August 1996 already has number accomplishments far outweigh experience rejections process selecting officers establishing committees drafting charter group continued have discussions about participation contributions community first major outing fun fly March 22 1997 event referred Fun Fly Family Feast held Kendall County Fairgrounds Racetrack During half day affair public invited view static displays flying demonstrations enjoy food sold local Boy Scouts trainer model support equipment made available lucky raffle ticket buyer raffle proceeds donated Childrens Inn Boeme rehabilitative/adoptive home medically fragile children hard tell bigger smile children watched flying club members Pres Ron Royer presented donation next effort did result financial gain contribution intended get publicity club What better way call attention join parade down Main Street float complete airplanes red white blue streamers candy kids part Boeme Bergfest Parade held June 1997 Rewards smiles both children adults marked event Paid Full parade after another Comfort Texas July 4th Celebration Parade time besides stirring community interests presentation First Place Trophy Best Organization Float BAMS Just prior Comfort Parade Sec Bob Breiding Treas Troy Hall gave show tell presentation Cub Scout Den Messiah Lutheran Church Need tell felt pretty proud day result last years activity BAMS now have flying site Comfort Air Park Once again have example community conscious people literally creating place area coexsistence between its citizens modeling Pat Tritle another work horse type way up Albuquerque NM something Pats working Delta Dart program last year Now find CD ran First Annual All-Scale Fly-In June 28 29 1997 NMSA hosted 29 flyers brought almost 100 models Arizona Colorado New Mexico variety apparent photos will let speak quality end can show November 1997 151 Best Show went Frank Green Cedaridge Co Sikorsky S-38 amphibian Gorgeous detail New Mexico Scale Associations first what annual affair Mark calendar Gee Bee Z came Tucson AZ its master Jim Lynch Outstanding best fighters WWll FW-190D ably duplicated Paul Schaefer Albuquerque NM Dig flat land Boerne area Modeling Society BAMS won first place Comfort 4th July Parade float effort called CD Pat Tritle himself flew fine attention modeling communityNiewport 17 Albuquerque Only prop gives away Roy Royer BAMS pros presents check great shot Brian Rubersons amount $756 benefit Luscomb 8A Well staged again Childrens Inn Boerne check prop gives away Brian came represents profit made raffle way Loveland Co s Vice Pr POi Solen t Days 701445-3332 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 Sauna KS 67401 Jim Rlcketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Nebraska Genoa R/C Flyers Genoa Nebraska Annual Fun Fly June 8 1997 Genoa RYC Annual Fun Fly Clear skies temp lower 80s light wind right down runway Can really Genoa Usually have least cross wind Thirty fliers 50 plus planes enjoyed non-typical Sunday weather fliers kept skies buzzing airplanes ranging size 20 size trainer giant size Extra Cory Sweet brought out thing Cub wing bolted rain gutter said P-38 l style Did nice flat spin way ground Jeff Svehla outdone rekitted Hots right front crowd think did just sympathy could win Ugly Stick club gave away AU great time everyone Next year bigger better special thanks Bob Pasonault Cory Sweet work grooming field special thanks Jack Sibert AVP stopping out Jack didnt stay long due graduation attend Les Hardesty Genoa RIG Fliers Right Group picture Genoa R/C Flyers Annual Fun Fly June 8 1997 Flight line Genoa RIC Flyers Annual Fun Fly June 8 1997 York Thunderbirds Dedicate New Field June 1 visitors enthusiasts looked sky see what buzz about York Thunderbird Club held fun fly first several years new field located south York Nebraska new home located Knox Landing next Jerry Craig Bairs Ag Flight Service Space landing strip events stand provided B airs Considerable work members York club have produced top notch field flier would proud event attracted 110 people including 40 remote control pilots York Lincoln Grand Island Hastings far away Callaway spent day socializing flying solo routines stunt flying such formation flying dog fighting York group has 25 members Tyler Laudenklos youngest 12 He has flying since age 9 Most spectators show up witness Elmer Johnson known affectionately One-Flight Johnson Johnson didnt let crowd down members York Club job well done r Laudenklos age 12 Youngest member York Thunderbirds Flying Club York Nebraska 152 Model Aviation field York Thunderbirds Fun Fly Jack Sibert AVP District 9 Nebraska Tyler Laudenklos Arizona / California / Hawaii / Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President 85271 602 708-0222 richh@primenetcom wwama-1 Ocorn/ama Glenn Caner Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See last montha column additional AVPs Coordinatora Expo. As write months column making final preparations 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition course time read will concluded Hopefully bit luck help weatherman Ill able report success event district column January issue magazine new event significant learning curve 97 Expo no exception few challenges along way difficult task locating securing sites various venues single issue undoubtedly greatest challenge As late June still negotiating flying sites making final adjustments event schedule As such extremely limited ability finalize promotional effort provide timely materials modelers vendors Nonetheless able provide general information through ads provided Model Aviation frequent updates included District column Planning such event no easy task its success depends dedicated team individuals event could have accomplished help of volunteers committed time efforts would like express thanks members Expo Planning Committee representing dozen clubs around San Francisco Bay area would also like thank CDs volunteer workers individual events would like extend personal appreciation thanks Mr Don Goeschl Lancaster California Mr Brian Nelson Morgan Hill served co-coordinators Expo personal dedication commitment 97 Expo would have possible Officer Columns question whether continue District columns Model Aviation part AMA News has once again come before Executive Council issue discussed July EC meeting November agenda may contain motion eliminate officer columns Though motion would eliminate columns magazine will likely offer alternative means VPs communicate constituents such through district newsletter web page am personally opposed eliminating columns however am open new ideas welcome comments suggestions issue Till next time. Keepem safe Keepemflyn w. Association President Don Gulihur presides over District X regional meeting club officers AMA Members thanks Don Association SEF great event Below. Aeromodeling high tech innovation merge California modeler Larry Wolfe Jet Hangar Hobbies provides support joint UCLA / Boeing NASA project develop self-sustaining solar powered UAV designed achieve autonomous formation high altitude flight project aimed developing selfpowered unmanned aircraft can stay aloft days weeks perhaps months prototype left has 43 wing span weighs just over 100 pounds November1997 153 Associate Vice Presidents Michael Lance R Dick Wareham clean up Ultimate Bipe end great day flying Joint Military RC Flyers field located Camp Pendleton Marine Base just south San Clemente California mix both military personnel local modelers club enjoys great relationship base operates off spacious helispots used Marine field training Left. July 26 annual San Diego Stadium Swap Meet sponsored San Diego County Association Model Clubs Traditionally held parking lot Jack Murphy Stadium years event hosted San Diego Silent Electric Flyers held club field magnificent Mission Bay U] 1 11 [e DIE 11 si urn Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hswkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 823 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Saser 781 Lilloont Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinstor Al Watson 130 145th NE. Bellevue WA 98007 An Anonymous Just Plane Bill report no photos came about Bel-Air Flyers Big Bird event June 7-8 According JP Bill 41 flyers signed registered 61 a/c 190 flights perfect weather flight earned pilot ticket raffle held after show Everyone came away something Q-35 set cozies entertainment Bill pulled old chesmut drop-the-transmitter stunt Doing drunk bit isnt PC cell phones around cant heart attack sol did stumble-and-toss Hidden pilot flew Kadet very convincingly reassembled Tx Several spectators did ask announcer really put-on Anonymous mentioned really outstanding a/c 12 C-47 retracts made several flawless flights neither details nor pilot Perhaps someone out has both photo details well share Dick Wickline sent some material young stars Henson Baffle Hensons lived Battle Ground WA NE Vancouver WA last four year 14 years Henson wrote dad started Ucontrol airplanes around 4 years old played R/C cars around 5 learn focus object motion hand soloed 10 years started racing month later Medford OR ftrst heat did great crashed landing thought done weekend dad Henry Bartle thought otherwise hour three bottles super glue later flying again competed 89 Nats Tn-cities flew profile speed very lucky win 901 went Nats Lawrenceville IL competed tAA profile speed broke lot motors lost also competed combat lost great time going compete 95 Nats grades good enough leave home 961 did much better Dad flew back Muncie home built hi-plane compete am Junior National Champion FM F3D Quarter 40 Quicky 500 hold Junior record events Medford June 22 97 lowered record 11133 mm Quarter 40 much fun Medford cannot wait come back next year really want thank parents support transportation Don Pesznecker President PASS sent following story about fine young man just completed LSF Level 5 4th July weekend 1997 Barry Kurath won Unlimited Class Thermal Duration contest Pasco WA doing Barry completed project started 1986 slow start him taking 8 years complete LSF Level 2 Because some prodding myself some other members Portland Area Sailplane Society PASS couple years ago Barry made LSF Level 5 high priority goal As completed Levels 3 & 4 capabilities sailplane pilot improved greatly June 1996 Barry organized LSF Level 4 & 5 accomplishment weekend Tn-Cities area Washington State During weekend Barry made two flights first flight 10 kilometer goal & return 2 hour thermal flight next day did 8 hour slope flight Only two flights total flying time 10 hours 15 minutes first contest win Level 5 August 96 second win came May 97 LSF Level 5 culminated tn Pasco believe Barry first Oregon resident reach Level 5 What makes feat remarkable Barry has lived Hemophilia life infected HIV through medicine about 15 years ago now has AIDS way keeps setting goals himself reaching inspiration know him Congratulations Barry ajob well done Model Aviation on Bartle Dad HenryBarry Kurath right Don Pesznecker
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News Academy ModelAeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Joe Beshar Wes De Cou Incumbent Late last year asked elect Vice President District II did time promised would work hard earn trust respect concentrating flying site acquisition retention directing AMAs attention resources toward membership growth also made sure access through US mail over telephone computer via e-mail few months since special election have become chairman membership committee currently process determine just what need to win back previous AMA members retain current membership base stimulate new membership things key keeping dues increases out future will contribute get full attention club needs concerned about flying site retention last few months have spent hours meeting individual clubs township officials officials various govennnental agencies effort assure what sites have keep potential exists get new sites make able secure financial relief form toan club field rendered unusable paving contractor defaulted contract field finished memberships rise Regular readers column will notice have traveled four corners district effort assure everyone district gets representation should expect visit flying events nearly weekend sometimes twice day visit club meetings whenever invited Whenever together talk little listen lot Ive developed goals district based input talk listen.and act ask continued support accomplish common goals Having served successfully past Vice Pres District II am very familiar duties responsibilities elected position intention elected just Vice Pres involved Vice Pres believe order represent AMA membership depth involvement prime requisite administrative foundation Aeromodeling has always joy interests segments indoor thin outdoor free flight RC glow electric sport scale whatever building flying fellowship has generated within modeling community 19401 official Class free flight world record holder past Pres North Jersey RC Club increased membership 11 135 past Pres Society Antique Modelers increased membership 275 1500 past Pres Interstate Flying Club arranged flying site Bear Mt Interstate Park NY directed AMA Mortgage Depletion Program raised over $25000 directed Lee Renaud Memorial Program benefit AMA library successfully negotiated chartered AMA clubs conceived directed Aero Picnic Program Model Airplane News past Pres Old time Eagles MAC Inducted AMA SAM Hall Fame recipient 2 AMA Distinguished Service Awards Carl Goldberg Vital People award served AMA representive Paris FAI/CIAM F3E Electro-Flight committee meetings Chairman US Electric Team Selection committee As model builder designer have published over 25 model articles model magazines believe am best candidate VP District II would appreciate vote important vote -SO PLEASE VOTERay Juschkus have involved model aviation over fifty years joining AMA 1946 Since have flown free flight power rubber tow line gliders control line stunt speed Navy Carrier winning first place 1962 Nats 1975 began flying C power sailplanes last 18 years have served Associate VP District II AMA represented VP several AMA Council meetings Reston Muncie Have held office various modeling organizations include VP District II National Soaring Society VP Long Island Silent Flyers PR Director Eastern Soaring League have written articles Flying Models magazine since 1982 have photographed eight covers illustrating models built am now semi-retired after being professional corporate photographer 46 years 20 years David Rockefellers personal photographer last fifteen years owned operated Wall Street studio photographing senior executives Fortune 500 companies Presently enjoy part time position Staff Photographer NY City Council Boy Scouts America am lifelong year round resident District II means above experience can serve represent districts best interest has dream Vice President will very best serve elected will use monthly column personal soapbox will promote club business AMA recognize issues affect members Chuck Foreman incumbent time has come once again ask vote also help may continue Vice President AMA District IV As know elected finish out remainder Howards unexpired term year now ending year has given chance see could job importantly could contribute growth AMA represent AMA member conclusion isyes have lot experience District lV what November 1997 139 Inside View Headquarters District Vice President direction AMA going What should AMA doing keep up changes hobby AMA listening member What does membership want AMA get youth today involved can future AMA leaders can AMA members get AMA listen concerns requests some questions have asked past year No have answers other questions help can make difference Obviously AMA needs effective team working develop answers questions generate strategies growth believe qualifications make strong candidate help resolve other issues have active AMA member well over 40 years 27 years leader member 15 active contest director served District IV vice president 1979 1983 past year have worked NATS communication manager 13 years served NATS executive committee 12 years Presently serve AMA Property Acquisitions Development Committee Leader Member Committee SIG Committee Membership Committee AMA liaison IMAA 1995 awarded AMA Fellow award services AMA feel experience can contribute growth AMA help serve AMA member Last least want job representing District IV member would like remain member District IV team assist making positive difference sharing responsibility dealing common concerns decision run district vice president position taken lightly like manner vote should considered carefully order select person will serve well desire key ingredient serving background depth experience very important well takes lot time job right have timeall need now vote Charles R Bauer incumbent campaign statement simple straightfoward serve members District VI During past three years have attempted visit clubs possible throughout district club meetings funflies contests swap meets have problems solve together have solved concerned aging membership assure Executive Council attempting come up ways attract new members hobby committees serve Education committee emphasis work clubs others foster programs school age youth helping funds several programs throughout country encourage young people learn about aviation should executive council next directing its energy flying sites Clubs need help acquiring keeping flying sites questions would like answered please contact Phone 7080457-0565 FAX 708457-2177 e-mail sysbauerharliecnsiitedu Jim Sears 1994 gave up being AMA District VI Vice President time couldnt give representation felt deserved Since Ive retired have term rest request Ive decided run office again As Vice President will represent sport Flyers point view Although understand approve needs competition flyers realize majority us AMA members just want leave competition working lives going favorite flying sites job representive will remind AMA Executive Council grass roots modelers make policies As Vice President Ill continue make trips can sure can see possible During travels AMA officer Ive learned important visit clubs events Before make promises cant keep let ask make promise past elections membership has shown little interest runs organization because chose vote Make sure have say process promise youll vote 1997 election AMA District VI Vice President right member should exercised course vote would greatly appreciated Please vote III3j Sandy Frank am Dr Sandy Frank Weatherford TX am asking vote election choose representive serve AMA Board Directors 19982000 term office will set course AMA takes next century vote needed important have aeromodeler life AMA member since 1957 Life Member AMA L-69 have built flown competed types CIL F/F R/C models began Weatherford club organize bi-annual swap meet father Murry Frank AMA Fellow & Council Representive 1971-1978 taught child about modeling personal fulfillment AMA volunteer work have local regional national volunteer AMA worker 30 years studied Aerospace Engineering University Texas Arlington am 49 years old married 20 years semi-retired Licensed Psychologist PhD having operated own successful private practice 20 years Aeromodeling life can will devote time effort represent well will support no dues increases no AMA instigated lawsuits local modeling support AMAs highest priority open communications between AMA its members will best represent consensus membership AMA District VIII Historically 10% membership votes Please vote vote will sincerely appreciated Thank Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos Weatherford TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817 599-7131 e mail sfrank@ tenetedu Richard Hanson incumbent As know am current Vice President AMA District X am seeking reelection second full term office continue serving representative AMA Executive Council As District Vice President have dedicated efforts towards seeking out issues concern members District towards working member Executive Council presenting views supporting initiatives aimed addressing member concerns During term office have traveled much District meet individual modelers local leaders AMA chartered clubs have gained extensive working knowledge local regional issues challenging existence growth great sport/hobby Though District has made substantial progress areas communications community involvement youth programming public relations still much needs accomplished decline number flying sites aging erosion AMA membership uncertainty aeromodeling industry lack confidence national leadership critical issues facing us issues must addressed can no longer afford minimize concerns wait others find solutions need strong resolute leadership national organization going bring aeromodeling twenty-first century us must part support pledge continue advocating interests District X will ardently endeavor preservation advancement model aviation Model Aviation 7U1 N A72 II FUR Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Now Nats over its time get back routine business hand mainly running museum pushing forward initiatives have recently undertaken Almost day during Nats people come museum requests research information donations making month July interesting hectic year now its time focus future plough ahead projects such History Program Museum Assessment Program publicizing museum promoting public working special projects like photographing collection planning short- long-range expansion exhibits museum store Norm Rosenstock has working tirelessly AMA History Program Recently sent first assemblage biographies museum order make accessible membership recently asked Norm put together some ideas value enormous project replied wonderful Brooklyn accent see Gary purposes program give younger modelers some idea AMA came some struggles involved creating advancements aviation preserving ability fly Well said Norm added problem Heroes aging population something done soon will gone taking exploits experiences developed fascinating hobby famous modelers have already contributed library biographies unfortunately too have reached point can no longer create documentation lives have passed away infinitely difficult try reconstruct Heros life after gone Therefore goal try get biographies now . before its too late . will come forth biography such greats Carl Goldberg . Chet Lanzo already gone April last year Norm wrote population modelers generation leaving us fierce rate month read model magazine another obituary grieving passing yet another great modeler years modeling did ever see such proliferation obituaries owe people measure gratitude rich heritage have left us uld forgotten Norm also wanted emphasize job processing biographies writing someone wants write biography friend help someone write autobiography cant themselves need contact request form #2 Form #1 people can write own Norms phone number 561 798-5154 address 124 Granada St Royal Palm Beach FL 33411 point view purposes biography program enrich meaning collection because biographies about lives people have objects museum example would great someone would write biography recently departed Victor Stanzel go late Ed Rhetts Tiger Shark donated Eds wife last year could use biography Ed well since center modeling activity Charleston area according Mel Landis member helped get model museum now able make number completed biographies available interested Requests should sent Dick Kennison Registrar National Model Aviation Museum 5151 WE Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Most bios less 10 pages length cost $3 Longer bios cost $5 first list names Norm has processed thus far Albrecht Jack #1063 Anhoizer Hank #109822 Alaback James #4483 Bauer Charlie #64813 Bekins Don #95097 Brown William L #72439 Bucic George #L-227 Boucher Rolland #961 Champine Robert #5160 Crispin Howard #568 Carson Richard #174 Cunnyngham Vic Sr #L-980 Dean C 152926 Ehling FrankV #798 Hagen Horace #231 HardLes #4639 Hicks Graham #7994 Hunton John #22856 Kania Mat #1473 Kummer Ralph #574144 Koval Joe #2556 Lehmberg Alfred #L-86 Lidgard Edward #808 Lorenz De #28790 Lutz Dan #P-500 Nelson Gerry #2025 Pohlmann Hank #1969 Pond Betram #915 Raspante Joseph #670 Reynolds Francis #9242 1 Rosenstock Norm #1670 Schroeder Art #172 Schulman Leon #L-8 Taibi Sal #3255 Tannis Richard #627 Towne Dean # Upton Bob #6429 Willoughby Dale #436 Winter Bill #719 Worth John #13 Wisniewski Bill #6258 photo recent important donation Dick Kennison Librarian/Regristrar writes Lou Andrews prototype Aeromaster now resides National Model Aviation Musem can enjoyed thanks generosity Pamela Barnard daughter Lou wellknown model designer founder Andrews Aircraft Model Company kited popular kits over years including Ray series However famous Aeromaster burst scene July 30 1965 hands Ernie Huber performed impressive acrobatic show Aeromaster Saturday spectators Nationals Soon after Aeromaster kit became available since large number Aeromasters have built flown may have enjoyed model has gone through several permutations continues production currently available Giant Aeromaster version Dick told built too mber 1997 141 MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know flfl Model Aviation 5ii Suggestion Line phone 317 2884899 extension 223 EMLEF 1MW AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth being famous reason enough Hall Fame necessarily lot depends what person famous long theyve famous whether reason being famous self-focused whether substantially affected others ways Hall Fame example Maxwell Bassett changed nature Free Flight contests forever won events 30s using has engine power everybody else using rubber power Competition rules changed result gas rubber power have competed separately ever since Thus name Bassett became famous singular effect activities others Furthermore whole industry developed production sale gas engines result Maxwells contribution based engine used designed built Bill Brown became equally famous important thing led fame Maxwell Bill first what did Other fliers engine manufacturers came along afterward some got famous too same extentthey simply use gas engines win contests contrast some people became famous after years doing something outstanding some like Henry Struck fame developed over years designed outstanding models others used win contests Henry won share too totality wins using designs put him pedestal above others singular effort brought fame Ed Izzo developed technique cutting wings other parts out blocks foam giving modelers choice away traditional balsa structures standard years again effect Eds contribution other people made him famous too became famous other things foam-cutting development enough itself get him Hall Fame brings up point No criteria exist guide selection candidates Hall Fame some cases like above also election year Neil Armstrong reason selection obvious other cases widespread disagreement what should qualify someone Hall Fame Some names come up year after year yet dont get Others get first year nominated Contributing disagreement minimum requirements fact though article about AMA Hall Fame isnt requirement candidate AMA member need ever have member consensus seems someone did something special model aviation general thats enough considered some disagreement whether what someone has become famous should have benefitted AMA doing something regardless AMA connection OK Fortunately history AMA Hall Fame selection has fairly well sorted out contradictions controversywith some glitches sureby factor diverse viewpoints other words have enough people different backgrounds viewpoints doing voting whatever majority can agree likely produce reasonable choice consider may 40-50 nominations given year result election five six theory multiple viewpoints works fairly well situation has changing recent years selection committee composed past AMA presidents generally conceded responsible group handle responsibility Considering have 22 presidents date number involved seems first thought enough However currently 10 past presidents committee has shrunk considerably Also age level still around now quite high suggesting age-related bias may inherent existing system work adequately appears need larger selection committee sure have enough viewpoints lieu specific selection criteria has suggested logical expansion committee might add previous District VicePresidents past presidents Without checking out numbers involved would seem might reasonable thing case need looking Hall Fame selection process general considering either development some specific criteria selection expanded committee factors being discussed among AMA members officers throw opinion pot would help have additional input eeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing Minutes recent Council meeting will also posted AMA bulletin board Aeromodelers Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 317 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders 142 Model Aviation 4 vruj U fITe7V — Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 am getting numerous favorable comments about financial information am putting article get some other remarks too Since job deals primarily money things will buy comes keep am going present schedules membership revenue year 1996 1995 THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC SCHEDULES OF MEMBERSHIP REVENUE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 311996 AND 1995 lee AminL i h1 1908 Amount Em*nti rienLZ Adult full memberships Second adult Youth full memberships Youth no publication Senior citizenS Affiliate memberships Life memberships Intro pilot program Bonus coupon plan Recovered dues Other miscellaneous programs $ 4329951 97918 87285 65136 855059 3520 16250 5950 3575 634% 14 13 09 125 01 02 01 01 00 788% 18 16 12 156 00 03 01 01 00 $ 4404984 97128 90675 65226 800005 3316 9000 5355 5425 1288 AJi 643% 25 13 10 118 00 01 01 01 00 803% 16 17 12 146 00 02 01 01 00 Lit%1000% Percent 1-Percentage total revenue Percent 2- Percentage total membership revenue Adult full memberships provide greatest amount income senior citizens have good representation category other miscellaneous programs represent monies given Academy Model Aeronautics person overpays amount due purchase pledge excess amounts kept separate basically used same purpose contribution designated brings very important matter being considered AMA headquarters something lot read column thinking about great number us age attempt keep wills current very important want maximize amount assets As everyone knows estate taxes very high proposed changes Congress now considering tax high Contributions charitable organizations unlimited amount can given deducted AMA needs consideration its members including contribution will preservation hobby Any have done well aware easy very important estate gifts various organizations given AMA has fortunate enough receive bequest free fighter designated money spent something free flight area Muncie property Eventually money used construction road get site main entrance road named individual made donation has everlasting memorial himself will surely appreciated free fighters never knew him must have derived much personal satisfaction knowing contributed such useful asset modeling Another important contribution made individual museum gave great number planes other memorabilia hobby being exhibited today Very few us can make contributions type size could certainly something small gifts added together helpful Purchasing insurance policy made payable Academy Model Aeronautics great way take small amount money make large gift Another effective way give favorite charity still have use assets receive substantial tax savings contribute appreciated assets charitable remainder trust naming charity beneficiary Appreciated stocks would given charity through use trust donor would receive charitable contribution gift would have no income tax pay increase value stocks other words capital gains tax would bypassed An agreement would entered charity percentage contribution would paid contributor beneficiary income annual basis money could received monthly quarterly semiannually almost type plan acceptable amount deduction allowed tax return year trust established depends entirely calculation made following tax code annual payment trust contributor designated beneficiary should exist taxable income very short very general explanation charitable remainder trust opportunities might stimulate thinking Any attorney deals estates accountant AMA itself sources information regarding procedure Should have interest AMA will certainly glad direct people can assist important benefit contributing manner can designate want contribution used have become permanent memorial needs could have extreme personal pleasure realizing helped make world better some other modeler because what did Until later mber1997 143 Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1 828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGutfin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1 223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 LOU ANDREWS Lou passed away about two years ago daughter Pam Barnard possession two models Aeromaster believe original Trixter Beam Lou designed employed Guillow Anyway aircraft donated AMA museum would like thank Pam donating aircraft AMA Council Meeting July 14 1997 O elected drive out deliver airplanes can tell about 950 miles requiring 18 hours driving did two days stopping Mid-America Race Course attend part Vintage Motorcycle Days event Personally did consider long trip hope some people stop thinking Muncie other side World PAITERN CONTEST pattern contest held Bridgewaser MA over July 4th weekend below three photos contest ficst contest Mat Pecoroni age 13 member Conn Model Airplane Club part Clubs Pattern Team other young man John Glezellis fromMillisMAalsoage 13 SPORT SCALE AT THE NATS managed see part contnA-line event talk Ted Jack Patrolia turned out Jack won event Stephens Akro good Jack damaged Pitts special earlier week photos furnished Ted Patrolia RIC SCALE AT THE NATS Three gentlemen District competed R/C Scale John Wood Ron Gagnor Charlie Nelson believe Charlie first Designer Scale Class PLYMOUTH MA AVIATION DAY held September primarily flying event some models display 144 Model Aviation 4Gary Prater Museum Director Joyce Hager Executive Director Lou Andrews Trixter Beam Jack Patrolia Stephens Akro first place trophy Sport Scale Photo Ted Patrolia Jack Patrolia receiving trophy event director Mike Welshans Photo Ted Patrolia 13 year old Mat Pecoroni Lanier Laser powered Thunder Tiger 61 John Wood 1/ scale Sig Spacewalker Ron Gagnor Sig Morrisey Bravo Charlie Nelson own design Waco 13 year old John Glezellis Goldberg Finesse Warren Boutin e Aeronca Champ built modified Bud Nosen Kit Glenn Loud Ultra Sport 60 ended up P-39 aircraft looked flew very welt Gary Prater Museum director standing beneath Lou Andrews Aeromaster Warrens Champ Jack Patrolias Pitts Viscount background 4 m Ii -1 U 1 LOl iEijjj11jj~ New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Day 908 221-6899 Eve 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 Associate vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstown NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brows USAE AFOENT CMR 460 Box 585 APO AE 09703 Ray Juschkus 59 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 James M Lewis PO 61 Ogdenborg NY 13669-0061 Dave Mathewson Box 613 Camillos NY 13031 Bill Miller PO eov 335 Princeton Jonction NJ 08550 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Drive Booking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikedew 407 Willow Street Lockpo4 NY 14094 Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock CooS Soogerties NY 12477 Adaw sattler 41 Perry Avenue Lathom NY 121 10-2433 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Endicoc NY 13760-4329 Frequency Coordinator Ion Sauler 2062 Robbit Lone Phoenlo NY 13135-9507 315 695-2448 Whoa What break loyal readers month have swamped material field might have chance get own stuff column . fine really have lot fun putting contributions print have tell discovered two Can Top items . $300 per month club shop home builder hangs completed airplanes 18-foot high ceiling Gary Fitch President Southern Tier Aero Radio Society Inc STARS wrote STARS origin dates back 1935 founding members Len Bosworth still active 70s STARS first clubs country concentrate development e model aircraft Having built squadron Bristol Scouts attended meets Rhinebeck NY Kitchener Ontario received national attention articles Model Airplane News Scale RIC Modeler Model Aviation magazine Twenty years ago membership felt order survive urbanization taking place purchase own flying field looked fund-raising ideas decided hold own Scale Rally Working city government Glean NY negotiated use Glean Municipal Airport weekend year humble beginnings event has grown include 150 pilots planes year primary fund raiser Six years ago after having saved thousands dollars purchased 145 acres land dream became reality After having invested some $35000 mortgage payments runway construction 100 ft X 1050 ft building spectator fencing maintenance equipment year away free clear ownership pulled together did own STARS recruits new members month reserves Thursday training new pilots Also have just developed relationship Boy Scouts forming Explorer Group dedicated building flying model aircraft also developing program local school Cuba-Rushford Cuba NY will teaching classes about flight actually bus interested students flying site some buddy-box time Model Aviation arrives school month Last year STARS put flight demonstrations four communities introducing townspeople safe R/C flying draw hundreds local people annual Open House also provide buddy-box instruction activity real hit attendees has positive impact membership enrollments just few things doing have resulted being awarded Gold Leader Club status first application proud came excited about going have secured future look forward continued growth STARS members Gold Leader Club award presentation Don Ogren CD Radio Control Club Rochester RCCR writes annual Roy Edmunds Memorial Fun Fly sponsored RCCR huge success biggest turnout ever 65 registered AMA pilots 105 aircraft ranging size 1/12 scale combat ships e P51 D trainers sport planes wide variety scale ships air constantly flying four very active pilot stations plane safety inspected prior flying appears building skills safety awareness upswing weather good Saturday outstanding Sunday addition continuous fun-filled air spectators treated noon demonstrations K/C combat Saturday no kills cuts mid-airs winch towed glider launch Sunday As often case events great time Long Island Emil Cassanello writes month June busy model aviation scene Long Island Scratch-built show team made up members Suffolk Wings Skyhawks Long Island Aero Radio Society flew held static shows Balloon Festival held Brookhaven airport Wings over Long Island held Gabreski Airport Westhampton opening Cupsogue Beach County Park Westhampton Beach modelers good time reaction general public very favorable Charles Terry air boss Wings over Long Island show saw show Brookhaven airport asked us perfonn Gabreski event Cupsogue Beach event done last minute request Suffolk County Parks Recreation Department didnt have enough room safely conduct R/C airplane operations able put helicopter demonstration taxi some airplanes personal thanks Emil handling last event very short notice 4November1997 145 El] s EIiE 11 1] IE Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 610 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Matthew Turowski 524 Jefferson Street Pottsville PA 17901 717 622-0435 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 1997 NATS Mark Jorgenson President Tusco K/C Club sent letter pertaining first visit NATS .2Id like mention family tremendous time Intemational Hying Site went meet someone chatted Internet competing pylon racing events first exposure racing can tell will back next year blast Darml Rhonda Cady fliers met exemplified what K/C about nice share pylon racing experience volunteered work course during Q40 finals what antsh Mark has found true meaning great national championships. people meet beyond doubt greatest world Plan now attend next year Tusco R/C Club Ohio home vety active modeling clubs Tusco K/C Club Dundee Ohio upeoming cab positive activities have great program local YMCA Mark Jorgenson explains balsa construction YMCA Brad Jorgenson Mike Ferguson assemble Delta Darts patrons mall show Dave Dessecker Loren Ptysi filled mall fine models Findlay Flying Circuits RC Club Ohios second annual Big Bird Fly-In hosted Findlay Flying Circuits AVP Joe Vislay provided shots some action John Shell President White Star K/C Club put together Design Bill Folk CORKS member Monocoupe 90A Mark Hawkens Scott Swanger Findlays President aircraft inspection Alliance Balsa Bees Balsa Bees held first club nite-fly under direction CD Ed Peel Barber Airport Eight pilots participated nearly hundred spectators field outlined light sticks Ed Peel Eagle 63 strobe beacon landing lights Balsa Bees President John Gate funfly Ram Sky-lites Club Vice President Bob Gates As club winds down flying season great winter project become AMA Gold Leader Club. will great benefit YOU Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 Phone 919 848-6719 Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Phone 804 270-5039 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Phone 910 766-1231 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Phone 757595-0997 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Road Chesapeake VA 23322 Phone 757 421-4545 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Phone 302 798-8447 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Phone 540 943-1684 Bliss Teague 625 5th Avenue SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Phone 704 324-2164 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 DISTRICT IV MINI MEETING & FLY IN Reminder about Eastern North Carolina District IV Mini Meeting Fly held Oct 18th Raleigh Durham RIC Clubs Field Flying 1000 AM till dark District Meeting 300 PM till 400 PM Pig Picking Dinner will start 500 PM Pig Picking will catered Holdens Youngsville pig grill hush puppies chicken tea etc can eat $700 plus tax per person Bring airplane fly RDRCs 300 foot runway opportunity meet some people help run AMA tell about ideas ask questions planning purposes need know coming information reservations map flying site contact George Abbott AMA Associate VP eastern Carolina 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 E-Mail George Gabbott462@aolcom YES DO FLY R/C once get asked question actively fly anything answer yes fly fly mostly RIC some rubber powered small airplanes also fly sailplanes off sand dunes outer banks North Carolina photo shows 1/3rd scale Sig Spacewalker after its first flight other fellow Tom Trimble Cub ready its maiden flight LETTER FROM JEFF PHILLIPS DANVILLE VA just wanted give update Flights Unlimited Show Team Danville Aero Modelers season far year date have performed 10 shows approximate total 3500 kids As part show try let kids fly date have introduced Model Aviation via buddy box over 150 kids photo shows kids buddy box assistant principal school also tried buddy box photo approx 250 kids Forest Hill watching show Its sad say news good June 10th team members passed away Cleve Davis passed away due major heart attack Cleve anchors show team could always count him always loved working kids Enclosed picture Cleve kneeling working kids Stony Mill Elem School Cleve very active modeler president County Line R/C club Brown Summit NC will missed knew him DICK SMITH AVP VIRGINIA Its now mid summer flying activities full swing too person still have time other things Shenandoah Valley high point past month Harrisonburgs Valley RIC Flying Clubs 13th annual Ray Gordon Memorial Jumbo Fly-in June 28-29 event have attended times time unable make helping judge select flyers will represent USA F3 World Championships being held Poland August team selection has covered elsewhere wont go further except say USA has strong team heading Championships Harrisonburg Fly-In perhaps best far Reports attending enthusiastic making plans attend next years event Aside good weather flying site general hospitality enjoyed wide variety aircraft hand About 50 planes flight line 32 flyers corning far north New York far west Indiana far south Alabama enjoy relaxed ndly social IMAA type Fly-In will want make next year next big Fly-In around Charlottesvilles Rivanna R/C Clubs IMAA Howard Crispin Memorial Fly-In August 9th Hope see Thats month Dont forget try sign up new AMA Memberwe need can get Time go flying way take kid mber1997 147 m I] i g [v32]U rs au 11 16] 1 Assoclale Vice Presidents Ron Chldgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 WHihelmina Chlhssz 2826 Arbor Place Knoovillo TN 37917 John Cooper 4788 Cloister Cove Mempbis TN 38118 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 38535 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood #43 Meridian MS 38305 Louise laze 296 Hantridge Way Winteroprings FL 33708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorolee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner Boo 4468 Columbus GA 31804 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrva GA 30082 Melvin SIres 781 Boardoran Rd Aiken SC 29803 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N Riser Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 888 Boo 10387 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Biackwell 207W Sandcrenk Rd. Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 have much report month Ill lucky get page have just Council meeting voting recorded below First have couple important things report have started District Newsletter MAIL am using Juno E-MAIL address Juno-JimMcNeill-AMA-L-2 would like receive District Newsletter computer mail E-MAIL address AMA Clubs now have E-MAIL address members now get E-MAIL computer place business started/founded AMA National Newsletter years ago edited 10 12 years can crank out newsletter good anybody have new AMA Assoc VP Greenville South Carolina area Mr Mike Gregory has agreed accept position Mike CDs helps run Joe Nail affair year AMA Council meeting 2 weeks ago voted what Motion made accept AAAA Contest 1997 United States Free Flight Championships Lost Hills California August30 Sept 1 1997 voted YES Passed Motion made allow Executive Director fill two positions Hdqrs Education Coordinator Flying Site Associate voted YES Passed motion made accept Insurance Committee recommendation increase professional liability coverage Directors Officers $3000000 $50000 deductable voted YES Passed motion made insert published columns officers staff shall reviewed Publications Committee accuracy information presented after paragraph 3 Publications Committee Policy voted YES Passed motion made adopt second page Publications Committee s General Policies MODEL AVIATION columns July 22 1995 Executive Council minutes voted YES Passed motion made accept change under Official Publication relating Article XIII Standing Rules Section delete sole replace Executive Director Publications Committee voted Yes Passed motion made allocate $100000 purpose funding Resource Development effort pending presentation AND acceptance Business Plan future Executive Council meeting voted NO Passed motion made table MOTION VII immediate motion above voted YES Failed motion made accept Scholarship Committee recommendations voted YES Passed motion made approve recommendation Awards Committee create award called Presidents Award award will used honor acknowledge recognize thank service grants gifts persons organizations institutions award may presented 3 times within year Executive Council consensus Beginning 4th consensus Council will needed An annual report will furnished President recipients previous year award will metal wood plaque voted YES Passed motion made approve recommendation Awards Committee create award called Executive Vice Presidents LEGION OF HONOR award will used thank persons clubs organizations companies money contributions AMA would include endowments gifts acknowledgements pecuniary nature award may presented 3 times within year Executive Council approval Beginning 4th approval Council will needed An annual report will furnished Council Executive Vice President recipients previous year voted YES Passed motion made approve recommendation Awards committee create 3 awards honor District Vice Presidents serving Executive Council EXEMPLARY SERVICE AWARD automatic after 3 years service DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD is automatic after 6 years service FELLOWSHIP AWARD automatic after 9 years service voted YES Motion passed motion made approve recommendation Awards Committee create award called DISTRICT SERVICE AWARD award will used within District acknowledgements service award may presented 3 times within year Executive Council approval Beginning 4th approval Council will needed An annual report will furnished Council Vice President recipients previous year Motion passed voted YES motion made accept Merchandising Business Plan presented release funds allocated April 19 1997 Executive Council meeting voted YES Passed motion made accept dues structure 1998 Membership follows OPEN$4800 $9300 2 years EXTRA FAMILY$3000 MEMBERSHIP SENIOR CITIZEN$3800 SR mag $1500WIThOUT MAG $700 JRwithmag $1300WiTHOUT MAG $100 voted YES Passed motion made rescind MOTION IV regarding Student Membership April 21 1993 Executive Council Minutes voted YES Passed Rescinded motion extend magazine $7 Junior Membership cover organized school projects essence Juniors enrolled school-sponsored program includes flight instruction part project may become members $7 annual fee motion made rescind MOTION XXI regarding Junior Family Dues Nov 9 1991 Executive Council Minutes voted YES Passed Rescinded motion beginning 1993 will youth family membership youth members live household another member receiving magazine motion made allocate legal expenses amount $1048 Oregon clubs voted YES Passed motion made add Safety Code Radio Control Section line #7 insert between SNELL race course comma NOCASE acceptable standard Line 7 organized racing event requires officials callers contestants must properiy wear helmets OSHA DOT ANSI SNELL NOCASE comparable Standard race course addition officials occupying safety cages must wear protective eyewear voted YES Passed motion made recommend Hall Fame Committee declare 1998 Pioneer Year conduct special induction deserving Pioneers Aeromodeling 70 yrs older recognition during 1998 Homecoming named Celebration Pioneers voted YES Passed motion made amend MOTION XX ending sentence after word older delete remainder motion wording Motion passed voted YES motion made further amend motion XX deleting reference 70 Years old voted NO Motion failed Model Aviation nois / Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet sysbauer@charlieCnSiitedu Associate Vice Presidents illinois Deb & Scott Justice 1565 Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Ksiiend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61 761-1 202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 B Decatur N 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-31 08 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears 605 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct Saint Charles MO 83304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 1238 Higginaville MO 64037 816 584-6284 Fax 816 584-6285 CHICAGO IL Members five area clubs got together provide static display large scale WW RC aircraft part ceremonies commemorating 80th anniversary U S entry WW anniversary event conducted Rosehill Cemetery Museum Chicago model aircraft shared tent full scale replica Fokker Eindecker Some great large scale pictured below M Ziskas Pup next W Browns D-VII next J Snyders DR 1 next 0 Fluhertys Nieport J Kummerow s Pup Talk about giant scale! Eindecker arnves Belleville IL Club #243 Belleville RC Flyers held 10 Pylon Race heat ten laps around three pylon course total distance 3600 feet stock engines minimum wing area 140 square inches races close winner usually determined last lap Pictured winners L R J Lewis 4th M Gatten 2nd W Aanstad 5th R Brem 3rd L Elder 1st club also held builders contest club members judging criteria included overall appearance trueness alignment radio installation engine mounting covering finish overall workmanship Pictured some entries D Armstrong sent above information photos also sent shots East side RC annual Float fly weather misty photos still give good idea great flying site Horseshoe Lake State Park mber 1997 149 I--6 Iowa Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Don Bentfield Vice President 1OW Minnehaha St Paul MN 551 04-1909 612 645-2984 612645-1223 FAX dbentfield@junocom dbentfield@worldnetattnet Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Prequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2767 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville MI 48167 Ph 810486-4800 great sadness must report friend Pete Waters has resigned Michigan AVP Pete will remain Eastern Frequency Coordinator continue handle Eastern AMA Show Display Pete said wants time Avid Flyer project other stuff has going us District VII will really miss Pete Worlds Biggest Thank work area rest nation goes well well find bunch little District jobs will keep involved us District VII Information recent update clubs listings United States shows District VII has 241 chartered clubs 104 % total USA clubs rank 5th out 11 Districts Im always amazed frozen northland has clubs people involved sport might add majority AMA members District very active throughout entire year earn All-Season patch its accomplishment Congratulations fliers Its very busy last few months shortened Exec Council meeting because some real-life business quick trip Ankeny short trip Oshkosh club visit weekend crash failed downlink between brain thumb some flying between ralnstorms during week Now really starting have some fun really nice things about job get meet share airspace different clubs throughout year month would like feature Minnesota club celebrating 50th consecutive year active participation Model Aviation Minneapolis Model Aero Club has flying nearly long Ive earth venue primarily free flight real activity working youth people have set up applied youth-orientated programs club Ive heard about Theyve kept AMA busy providing Delta Darts last few years have designed several basic flyers fly better just easy build show stuff give classes building demos flight demos ongoing flight training year long indoors out help schools around Minneapolis St Paul Minnesota lot surrounding areas Its estimated touch lives several thousand youngsters year theyve doing over fifty years celebration will take place midOctober year would like some additional information especially past members contact Ill pass may go record believe Free Flight Control Line communities still offer simplest economical way get started sport/hobby model aviation Congratulations Minneapolis Model Aero Club fliers Midwest Keep up good work Its people clubs like yours make entire sport fun interesting rewarding 150 Model Aviation ing-to-fly area during fiy Mid-State Aeroguidance Ciub Marshfieid WI Photo J Rasmussen Herman Fessier R Minneapolis Model Aero Club gives Grandson Grampa some flying tips group youngsters wait flight demo 3M Flyers Club field club hosts youth group nearly month during summer Part pit area air show Chesaning Area Model Flying Club great turnout crowds spectators Photo E Harbin small portion pit area during Fly-In/Open house Thunderbirds R/C Club Gaiesburg Ml Photo R Lanson backyard flying site Terry Edmonds Part crew Washington AreaFAi Soaring Team Selection Chairman Modelers MAC contest Photo Dused Annual Misty Meadows GishSoaring Classic Photo T Edmonds * I 11 U 1 [e aUHIE 1 1 k Arkansas Loulorana / New Mexico Oklahoma Teoas George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX anowero 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 Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 1261/o 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 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Yet another group modelers have combined talents formed club served community exerting effort have found site fly after being confronted rejections following message received fine group Boerne Area Modeling Society BAMS existence less year has survived flourishing after number flying site rejection setbacks Texas Hill country group dedicated aeromodelers now 26 members through persistence teamwork club organized August 1996 already has number accomplishments far outweigh experience rejections process selecting officers establishing committees drafting charter group continued have discussions about participation contributions community first major outing fun fly March 22 1997 event referred Fun Fly Family Feast held Kendall County Fairgrounds Racetrack During half day affair public invited view static displays flying demonstrations enjoy food sold local Boy Scouts trainer model support equipment made available lucky raffle ticket buyer raffle proceeds donated Childrens Inn Boeme rehabilitative/adoptive home medically fragile children hard tell bigger smile children watched flying club members Pres Ron Royer presented donation next effort did result financial gain contribution intended get publicity club What better way call attention join parade down Main Street float complete airplanes red white blue streamers candy kids part Boeme Bergfest Parade held June 1997 Rewards smiles both children adults marked event Paid Full parade after another Comfort Texas July 4th Celebration Parade time besides stirring community interests presentation First Place Trophy Best Organization Float BAMS Just prior Comfort Parade Sec Bob Breiding Treas Troy Hall gave show tell presentation Cub Scout Den Messiah Lutheran Church Need tell felt pretty proud day result last years activity BAMS now have flying site Comfort Air Park Once again have example community conscious people literally creating place area coexsistence between its citizens modeling Pat Tritle another work horse type way up Albuquerque NM something Pats working Delta Dart program last year Now find CD ran First Annual All-Scale Fly-In June 28 29 1997 NMSA hosted 29 flyers brought almost 100 models Arizona Colorado New Mexico variety apparent photos will let speak quality end can show November 1997 151 Best Show went Frank Green Cedaridge Co Sikorsky S-38 amphibian Gorgeous detail New Mexico Scale Associations first what annual affair Mark calendar Gee Bee Z came Tucson AZ its master Jim Lynch Outstanding best fighters WWll FW-190D ably duplicated Paul Schaefer Albuquerque NM Dig flat land Boerne area Modeling Society BAMS won first place Comfort 4th July Parade float effort called CD Pat Tritle himself flew fine attention modeling communityNiewport 17 Albuquerque Only prop gives away Roy Royer BAMS pros presents check great shot Brian Rubersons amount $756 benefit Luscomb 8A Well staged again Childrens Inn Boerne check prop gives away Brian came represents profit made raffle way Loveland Co s Vice Pr POi Solen t Days 701445-3332 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 Sauna KS 67401 Jim Rlcketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Nebraska Genoa R/C Flyers Genoa Nebraska Annual Fun Fly June 8 1997 Genoa RYC Annual Fun Fly Clear skies temp lower 80s light wind right down runway Can really Genoa Usually have least cross wind Thirty fliers 50 plus planes enjoyed non-typical Sunday weather fliers kept skies buzzing airplanes ranging size 20 size trainer giant size Extra Cory Sweet brought out thing Cub wing bolted rain gutter said P-38 l style Did nice flat spin way ground Jeff Svehla outdone rekitted Hots right front crowd think did just sympathy could win Ugly Stick club gave away AU great time everyone Next year bigger better special thanks Bob Pasonault Cory Sweet work grooming field special thanks Jack Sibert AVP stopping out Jack didnt stay long due graduation attend Les Hardesty Genoa RIG Fliers Right Group picture Genoa R/C Flyers Annual Fun Fly June 8 1997 Flight line Genoa RIC Flyers Annual Fun Fly June 8 1997 York Thunderbirds Dedicate New Field June 1 visitors enthusiasts looked sky see what buzz about York Thunderbird Club held fun fly first several years new field located south York Nebraska new home located Knox Landing next Jerry Craig Bairs Ag Flight Service Space landing strip events stand provided B airs Considerable work members York club have produced top notch field flier would proud event attracted 110 people including 40 remote control pilots York Lincoln Grand Island Hastings far away Callaway spent day socializing flying solo routines stunt flying such formation flying dog fighting York group has 25 members Tyler Laudenklos youngest 12 He has flying since age 9 Most spectators show up witness Elmer Johnson known affectionately One-Flight Johnson Johnson didnt let crowd down members York Club job well done r Laudenklos age 12 Youngest member York Thunderbirds Flying Club York Nebraska 152 Model Aviation field York Thunderbirds Fun Fly Jack Sibert AVP District 9 Nebraska Tyler Laudenklos Arizona / California / Hawaii / Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President 85271 602 708-0222 richh@primenetcom wwama-1 Ocorn/ama Glenn Caner Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See last montha column additional AVPs Coordinatora Expo. As write months column making final preparations 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition course time read will concluded Hopefully bit luck help weatherman Ill able report success event district column January issue magazine new event significant learning curve 97 Expo no exception few challenges along way difficult task locating securing sites various venues single issue undoubtedly greatest challenge As late June still negotiating flying sites making final adjustments event schedule As such extremely limited ability finalize promotional effort provide timely materials modelers vendors Nonetheless able provide general information through ads provided Model Aviation frequent updates included District column Planning such event no easy task its success depends dedicated team individuals event could have accomplished help of volunteers committed time efforts would like express thanks members Expo Planning Committee representing dozen clubs around San Francisco Bay area would also like thank CDs volunteer workers individual events would like extend personal appreciation thanks Mr Don Goeschl Lancaster California Mr Brian Nelson Morgan Hill served co-coordinators Expo personal dedication commitment 97 Expo would have possible Officer Columns question whether continue District columns Model Aviation part AMA News has once again come before Executive Council issue discussed July EC meeting November agenda may contain motion eliminate officer columns Though motion would eliminate columns magazine will likely offer alternative means VPs communicate constituents such through district newsletter web page am personally opposed eliminating columns however am open new ideas welcome comments suggestions issue Till next time. Keepem safe Keepemflyn w. Association President Don Gulihur presides over District X regional meeting club officers AMA Members thanks Don Association SEF great event Below. Aeromodeling high tech innovation merge California modeler Larry Wolfe Jet Hangar Hobbies provides support joint UCLA / Boeing NASA project develop self-sustaining solar powered UAV designed achieve autonomous formation high altitude flight project aimed developing selfpowered unmanned aircraft can stay aloft days weeks perhaps months prototype left has 43 wing span weighs just over 100 pounds November1997 153 Associate Vice Presidents Michael Lance R Dick Wareham clean up Ultimate Bipe end great day flying Joint Military RC Flyers field located Camp Pendleton Marine Base just south San Clemente California mix both military personnel local modelers club enjoys great relationship base operates off spacious helispots used Marine field training Left. July 26 annual San Diego Stadium Swap Meet sponsored San Diego County Association Model Clubs Traditionally held parking lot Jack Murphy Stadium years event hosted San Diego Silent Electric Flyers held club field magnificent Mission Bay U] 1 11 [e DIE 11 si urn Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hswkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 823 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Saser 781 Lilloont Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinstor Al Watson 130 145th NE. Bellevue WA 98007 An Anonymous Just Plane Bill report no photos came about Bel-Air Flyers Big Bird event June 7-8 According JP Bill 41 flyers signed registered 61 a/c 190 flights perfect weather flight earned pilot ticket raffle held after show Everyone came away something Q-35 set cozies entertainment Bill pulled old chesmut drop-the-transmitter stunt Doing drunk bit isnt PC cell phones around cant heart attack sol did stumble-and-toss Hidden pilot flew Kadet very convincingly reassembled Tx Several spectators did ask announcer really put-on Anonymous mentioned really outstanding a/c 12 C-47 retracts made several flawless flights neither details nor pilot Perhaps someone out has both photo details well share Dick Wickline sent some material young stars Henson Baffle Hensons lived Battle Ground WA NE Vancouver WA last four year 14 years Henson wrote dad started Ucontrol airplanes around 4 years old played R/C cars around 5 learn focus object motion hand soloed 10 years started racing month later Medford OR ftrst heat did great crashed landing thought done weekend dad Henry Bartle thought otherwise hour three bottles super glue later flying again competed 89 Nats Tn-cities flew profile speed very lucky win 901 went Nats Lawrenceville IL competed tAA profile speed broke lot motors lost also competed combat lost great time going compete 95 Nats grades good enough leave home 961 did much better Dad flew back Muncie home built hi-plane compete am Junior National Champion FM F3D Quarter 40 Quicky 500 hold Junior record events Medford June 22 97 lowered record 11133 mm Quarter 40 much fun Medford cannot wait come back next year really want thank parents support transportation Don Pesznecker President PASS sent following story about fine young man just completed LSF Level 5 4th July weekend 1997 Barry Kurath won Unlimited Class Thermal Duration contest Pasco WA doing Barry completed project started 1986 slow start him taking 8 years complete LSF Level 2 Because some prodding myself some other members Portland Area Sailplane Society PASS couple years ago Barry made LSF Level 5 high priority goal As completed Levels 3 & 4 capabilities sailplane pilot improved greatly June 1996 Barry organized LSF Level 4 & 5 accomplishment weekend Tn-Cities area Washington State During weekend Barry made two flights first flight 10 kilometer goal & return 2 hour thermal flight next day did 8 hour slope flight Only two flights total flying time 10 hours 15 minutes first contest win Level 5 August 96 second win came May 97 LSF Level 5 culminated tn Pasco believe Barry first Oregon resident reach Level 5 What makes feat remarkable Barry has lived Hemophilia life infected HIV through medicine about 15 years ago now has AIDS way keeps setting goals himself reaching inspiration know him Congratulations Barry ajob well done Model Aviation on Bartle Dad HenryBarry Kurath right Don Pesznecker
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/11
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News Academy ModelAeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Joe Beshar Wes De Cou Incumbent Late last year asked elect Vice President District II did time promised would work hard earn trust respect concentrating flying site acquisition retention directing AMAs attention resources toward membership growth also made sure access through US mail over telephone computer via e-mail few months since special election have become chairman membership committee currently process determine just what need to win back previous AMA members retain current membership base stimulate new membership things key keeping dues increases out future will contribute get full attention club needs concerned about flying site retention last few months have spent hours meeting individual clubs township officials officials various govennnental agencies effort assure what sites have keep potential exists get new sites make able secure financial relief form toan club field rendered unusable paving contractor defaulted contract field finished memberships rise Regular readers column will notice have traveled four corners district effort assure everyone district gets representation should expect visit flying events nearly weekend sometimes twice day visit club meetings whenever invited Whenever together talk little listen lot Ive developed goals district based input talk listen.and act ask continued support accomplish common goals Having served successfully past Vice Pres District II am very familiar duties responsibilities elected position intention elected just Vice Pres involved Vice Pres believe order represent AMA membership depth involvement prime requisite administrative foundation Aeromodeling has always joy interests segments indoor thin outdoor free flight RC glow electric sport scale whatever building flying fellowship has generated within modeling community 19401 official Class free flight world record holder past Pres North Jersey RC Club increased membership 11 135 past Pres Society Antique Modelers increased membership 275 1500 past Pres Interstate Flying Club arranged flying site Bear Mt Interstate Park NY directed AMA Mortgage Depletion Program raised over $25000 directed Lee Renaud Memorial Program benefit AMA library successfully negotiated chartered AMA clubs conceived directed Aero Picnic Program Model Airplane News past Pres Old time Eagles MAC Inducted AMA SAM Hall Fame recipient 2 AMA Distinguished Service Awards Carl Goldberg Vital People award served AMA representive Paris FAI/CIAM F3E Electro-Flight committee meetings Chairman US Electric Team Selection committee As model builder designer have published over 25 model articles model magazines believe am best candidate VP District II would appreciate vote important vote -SO PLEASE VOTERay Juschkus have involved model aviation over fifty years joining AMA 1946 Since have flown free flight power rubber tow line gliders control line stunt speed Navy Carrier winning first place 1962 Nats 1975 began flying C power sailplanes last 18 years have served Associate VP District II AMA represented VP several AMA Council meetings Reston Muncie Have held office various modeling organizations include VP District II National Soaring Society VP Long Island Silent Flyers PR Director Eastern Soaring League have written articles Flying Models magazine since 1982 have photographed eight covers illustrating models built am now semi-retired after being professional corporate photographer 46 years 20 years David Rockefellers personal photographer last fifteen years owned operated Wall Street studio photographing senior executives Fortune 500 companies Presently enjoy part time position Staff Photographer NY City Council Boy Scouts America am lifelong year round resident District II means above experience can serve represent districts best interest has dream Vice President will very best serve elected will use monthly column personal soapbox will promote club business AMA recognize issues affect members Chuck Foreman incumbent time has come once again ask vote also help may continue Vice President AMA District IV As know elected finish out remainder Howards unexpired term year now ending year has given chance see could job importantly could contribute growth AMA represent AMA member conclusion isyes have lot experience District lV what November 1997 139 Inside View Headquarters District Vice President direction AMA going What should AMA doing keep up changes hobby AMA listening member What does membership want AMA get youth today involved can future AMA leaders can AMA members get AMA listen concerns requests some questions have asked past year No have answers other questions help can make difference Obviously AMA needs effective team working develop answers questions generate strategies growth believe qualifications make strong candidate help resolve other issues have active AMA member well over 40 years 27 years leader member 15 active contest director served District IV vice president 1979 1983 past year have worked NATS communication manager 13 years served NATS executive committee 12 years Presently serve AMA Property Acquisitions Development Committee Leader Member Committee SIG Committee Membership Committee AMA liaison IMAA 1995 awarded AMA Fellow award services AMA feel experience can contribute growth AMA help serve AMA member Last least want job representing District IV member would like remain member District IV team assist making positive difference sharing responsibility dealing common concerns decision run district vice president position taken lightly like manner vote should considered carefully order select person will serve well desire key ingredient serving background depth experience very important well takes lot time job right have timeall need now vote Charles R Bauer incumbent campaign statement simple straightfoward serve members District VI During past three years have attempted visit clubs possible throughout district club meetings funflies contests swap meets have problems solve together have solved concerned aging membership assure Executive Council attempting come up ways attract new members hobby committees serve Education committee emphasis work clubs others foster programs school age youth helping funds several programs throughout country encourage young people learn about aviation should executive council next directing its energy flying sites Clubs need help acquiring keeping flying sites questions would like answered please contact Phone 7080457-0565 FAX 708457-2177 e-mail sysbauerharliecnsiitedu Jim Sears 1994 gave up being AMA District VI Vice President time couldnt give representation felt deserved Since Ive retired have term rest request Ive decided run office again As Vice President will represent sport Flyers point view Although understand approve needs competition flyers realize majority us AMA members just want leave competition working lives going favorite flying sites job representive will remind AMA Executive Council grass roots modelers make policies As Vice President Ill continue make trips can sure can see possible During travels AMA officer Ive learned important visit clubs events Before make promises cant keep let ask make promise past elections membership has shown little interest runs organization because chose vote Make sure have say process promise youll vote 1997 election AMA District VI Vice President right member should exercised course vote would greatly appreciated Please vote III3j Sandy Frank am Dr Sandy Frank Weatherford TX am asking vote election choose representive serve AMA Board Directors 19982000 term office will set course AMA takes next century vote needed important have aeromodeler life AMA member since 1957 Life Member AMA L-69 have built flown competed types CIL F/F R/C models began Weatherford club organize bi-annual swap meet father Murry Frank AMA Fellow & Council Representive 1971-1978 taught child about modeling personal fulfillment AMA volunteer work have local regional national volunteer AMA worker 30 years studied Aerospace Engineering University Texas Arlington am 49 years old married 20 years semi-retired Licensed Psychologist PhD having operated own successful private practice 20 years Aeromodeling life can will devote time effort represent well will support no dues increases no AMA instigated lawsuits local modeling support AMAs highest priority open communications between AMA its members will best represent consensus membership AMA District VIII Historically 10% membership votes Please vote vote will sincerely appreciated Thank Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos Weatherford TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817 599-7131 e mail sfrank@ tenetedu Richard Hanson incumbent As know am current Vice President AMA District X am seeking reelection second full term office continue serving representative AMA Executive Council As District Vice President have dedicated efforts towards seeking out issues concern members District towards working member Executive Council presenting views supporting initiatives aimed addressing member concerns During term office have traveled much District meet individual modelers local leaders AMA chartered clubs have gained extensive working knowledge local regional issues challenging existence growth great sport/hobby Though District has made substantial progress areas communications community involvement youth programming public relations still much needs accomplished decline number flying sites aging erosion AMA membership uncertainty aeromodeling industry lack confidence national leadership critical issues facing us issues must addressed can no longer afford minimize concerns wait others find solutions need strong resolute leadership national organization going bring aeromodeling twenty-first century us must part support pledge continue advocating interests District X will ardently endeavor preservation advancement model aviation Model Aviation 7U1 N A72 II FUR Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Now Nats over its time get back routine business hand mainly running museum pushing forward initiatives have recently undertaken Almost day during Nats people come museum requests research information donations making month July interesting hectic year now its time focus future plough ahead projects such History Program Museum Assessment Program publicizing museum promoting public working special projects like photographing collection planning short- long-range expansion exhibits museum store Norm Rosenstock has working tirelessly AMA History Program Recently sent first assemblage biographies museum order make accessible membership recently asked Norm put together some ideas value enormous project replied wonderful Brooklyn accent see Gary purposes program give younger modelers some idea AMA came some struggles involved creating advancements aviation preserving ability fly Well said Norm added problem Heroes aging population something done soon will gone taking exploits experiences developed fascinating hobby famous modelers have already contributed library biographies unfortunately too have reached point can no longer create documentation lives have passed away infinitely difficult try reconstruct Heros life after gone Therefore goal try get biographies now . before its too late . will come forth biography such greats Carl Goldberg . Chet Lanzo already gone April last year Norm wrote population modelers generation leaving us fierce rate month read model magazine another obituary grieving passing yet another great modeler years modeling did ever see such proliferation obituaries owe people measure gratitude rich heritage have left us uld forgotten Norm also wanted emphasize job processing biographies writing someone wants write biography friend help someone write autobiography cant themselves need contact request form #2 Form #1 people can write own Norms phone number 561 798-5154 address 124 Granada St Royal Palm Beach FL 33411 point view purposes biography program enrich meaning collection because biographies about lives people have objects museum example would great someone would write biography recently departed Victor Stanzel go late Ed Rhetts Tiger Shark donated Eds wife last year could use biography Ed well since center modeling activity Charleston area according Mel Landis member helped get model museum now able make number completed biographies available interested Requests should sent Dick Kennison Registrar National Model Aviation Museum 5151 WE Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Most bios less 10 pages length cost $3 Longer bios cost $5 first list names Norm has processed thus far Albrecht Jack #1063 Anhoizer Hank #109822 Alaback James #4483 Bauer Charlie #64813 Bekins Don #95097 Brown William L #72439 Bucic George #L-227 Boucher Rolland #961 Champine Robert #5160 Crispin Howard #568 Carson Richard #174 Cunnyngham Vic Sr #L-980 Dean C 152926 Ehling FrankV #798 Hagen Horace #231 HardLes #4639 Hicks Graham #7994 Hunton John #22856 Kania Mat #1473 Kummer Ralph #574144 Koval Joe #2556 Lehmberg Alfred #L-86 Lidgard Edward #808 Lorenz De #28790 Lutz Dan #P-500 Nelson Gerry #2025 Pohlmann Hank #1969 Pond Betram #915 Raspante Joseph #670 Reynolds Francis #9242 1 Rosenstock Norm #1670 Schroeder Art #172 Schulman Leon #L-8 Taibi Sal #3255 Tannis Richard #627 Towne Dean # Upton Bob #6429 Willoughby Dale #436 Winter Bill #719 Worth John #13 Wisniewski Bill #6258 photo recent important donation Dick Kennison Librarian/Regristrar writes Lou Andrews prototype Aeromaster now resides National Model Aviation Musem can enjoyed thanks generosity Pamela Barnard daughter Lou wellknown model designer founder Andrews Aircraft Model Company kited popular kits over years including Ray series However famous Aeromaster burst scene July 30 1965 hands Ernie Huber performed impressive acrobatic show Aeromaster Saturday spectators Nationals Soon after Aeromaster kit became available since large number Aeromasters have built flown may have enjoyed model has gone through several permutations continues production currently available Giant Aeromaster version Dick told built too mber 1997 141 MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know flfl Model Aviation 5ii Suggestion Line phone 317 2884899 extension 223 EMLEF 1MW AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth being famous reason enough Hall Fame necessarily lot depends what person famous long theyve famous whether reason being famous self-focused whether substantially affected others ways Hall Fame example Maxwell Bassett changed nature Free Flight contests forever won events 30s using has engine power everybody else using rubber power Competition rules changed result gas rubber power have competed separately ever since Thus name Bassett became famous singular effect activities others Furthermore whole industry developed production sale gas engines result Maxwells contribution based engine used designed built Bill Brown became equally famous important thing led fame Maxwell Bill first what did Other fliers engine manufacturers came along afterward some got famous too same extentthey simply use gas engines win contests contrast some people became famous after years doing something outstanding some like Henry Struck fame developed over years designed outstanding models others used win contests Henry won share too totality wins using designs put him pedestal above others singular effort brought fame Ed Izzo developed technique cutting wings other parts out blocks foam giving modelers choice away traditional balsa structures standard years again effect Eds contribution other people made him famous too became famous other things foam-cutting development enough itself get him Hall Fame brings up point No criteria exist guide selection candidates Hall Fame some cases like above also election year Neil Armstrong reason selection obvious other cases widespread disagreement what should qualify someone Hall Fame Some names come up year after year yet dont get Others get first year nominated Contributing disagreement minimum requirements fact though article about AMA Hall Fame isnt requirement candidate AMA member need ever have member consensus seems someone did something special model aviation general thats enough considered some disagreement whether what someone has become famous should have benefitted AMA doing something regardless AMA connection OK Fortunately history AMA Hall Fame selection has fairly well sorted out contradictions controversywith some glitches sureby factor diverse viewpoints other words have enough people different backgrounds viewpoints doing voting whatever majority can agree likely produce reasonable choice consider may 40-50 nominations given year result election five six theory multiple viewpoints works fairly well situation has changing recent years selection committee composed past AMA presidents generally conceded responsible group handle responsibility Considering have 22 presidents date number involved seems first thought enough However currently 10 past presidents committee has shrunk considerably Also age level still around now quite high suggesting age-related bias may inherent existing system work adequately appears need larger selection committee sure have enough viewpoints lieu specific selection criteria has suggested logical expansion committee might add previous District VicePresidents past presidents Without checking out numbers involved would seem might reasonable thing case need looking Hall Fame selection process general considering either development some specific criteria selection expanded committee factors being discussed among AMA members officers throw opinion pot would help have additional input eeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing Minutes recent Council meeting will also posted AMA bulletin board Aeromodelers Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 317 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders 142 Model Aviation 4 vruj U fITe7V — Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 am getting numerous favorable comments about financial information am putting article get some other remarks too Since job deals primarily money things will buy comes keep am going present schedules membership revenue year 1996 1995 THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC SCHEDULES OF MEMBERSHIP REVENUE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 311996 AND 1995 lee AminL i h1 1908 Amount Em*nti rienLZ Adult full memberships Second adult Youth full memberships Youth no publication Senior citizenS Affiliate memberships Life memberships Intro pilot program Bonus coupon plan Recovered dues Other miscellaneous programs $ 4329951 97918 87285 65136 855059 3520 16250 5950 3575 634% 14 13 09 125 01 02 01 01 00 788% 18 16 12 156 00 03 01 01 00 $ 4404984 97128 90675 65226 800005 3316 9000 5355 5425 1288 AJi 643% 25 13 10 118 00 01 01 01 00 803% 16 17 12 146 00 02 01 01 00 Lit%1000% Percent 1-Percentage total revenue Percent 2- Percentage total membership revenue Adult full memberships provide greatest amount income senior citizens have good representation category other miscellaneous programs represent monies given Academy Model Aeronautics person overpays amount due purchase pledge excess amounts kept separate basically used same purpose contribution designated brings very important matter being considered AMA headquarters something lot read column thinking about great number us age attempt keep wills current very important want maximize amount assets As everyone knows estate taxes very high proposed changes Congress now considering tax high Contributions charitable organizations unlimited amount can given deducted AMA needs consideration its members including contribution will preservation hobby Any have done well aware easy very important estate gifts various organizations given AMA has fortunate enough receive bequest free fighter designated money spent something free flight area Muncie property Eventually money used construction road get site main entrance road named individual made donation has everlasting memorial himself will surely appreciated free fighters never knew him must have derived much personal satisfaction knowing contributed such useful asset modeling Another important contribution made individual museum gave great number planes other memorabilia hobby being exhibited today Very few us can make contributions type size could certainly something small gifts added together helpful Purchasing insurance policy made payable Academy Model Aeronautics great way take small amount money make large gift Another effective way give favorite charity still have use assets receive substantial tax savings contribute appreciated assets charitable remainder trust naming charity beneficiary Appreciated stocks would given charity through use trust donor would receive charitable contribution gift would have no income tax pay increase value stocks other words capital gains tax would bypassed An agreement would entered charity percentage contribution would paid contributor beneficiary income annual basis money could received monthly quarterly semiannually almost type plan acceptable amount deduction allowed tax return year trust established depends entirely calculation made following tax code annual payment trust contributor designated beneficiary should exist taxable income very short very general explanation charitable remainder trust opportunities might stimulate thinking Any attorney deals estates accountant AMA itself sources information regarding procedure Should have interest AMA will certainly glad direct people can assist important benefit contributing manner can designate want contribution used have become permanent memorial needs could have extreme personal pleasure realizing helped make world better some other modeler because what did Until later mber1997 143 Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1 828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGutfin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1 223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 LOU ANDREWS Lou passed away about two years ago daughter Pam Barnard possession two models Aeromaster believe original Trixter Beam Lou designed employed Guillow Anyway aircraft donated AMA museum would like thank Pam donating aircraft AMA Council Meeting July 14 1997 O elected drive out deliver airplanes can tell about 950 miles requiring 18 hours driving did two days stopping Mid-America Race Course attend part Vintage Motorcycle Days event Personally did consider long trip hope some people stop thinking Muncie other side World PAITERN CONTEST pattern contest held Bridgewaser MA over July 4th weekend below three photos contest ficst contest Mat Pecoroni age 13 member Conn Model Airplane Club part Clubs Pattern Team other young man John Glezellis fromMillisMAalsoage 13 SPORT SCALE AT THE NATS managed see part contnA-line event talk Ted Jack Patrolia turned out Jack won event Stephens Akro good Jack damaged Pitts special earlier week photos furnished Ted Patrolia RIC SCALE AT THE NATS Three gentlemen District competed R/C Scale John Wood Ron Gagnor Charlie Nelson believe Charlie first Designer Scale Class PLYMOUTH MA AVIATION DAY held September primarily flying event some models display 144 Model Aviation 4Gary Prater Museum Director Joyce Hager Executive Director Lou Andrews Trixter Beam Jack Patrolia Stephens Akro first place trophy Sport Scale Photo Ted Patrolia Jack Patrolia receiving trophy event director Mike Welshans Photo Ted Patrolia 13 year old Mat Pecoroni Lanier Laser powered Thunder Tiger 61 John Wood 1/ scale Sig Spacewalker Ron Gagnor Sig Morrisey Bravo Charlie Nelson own design Waco 13 year old John Glezellis Goldberg Finesse Warren Boutin e Aeronca Champ built modified Bud Nosen Kit Glenn Loud Ultra Sport 60 ended up P-39 aircraft looked flew very welt Gary Prater Museum director standing beneath Lou Andrews Aeromaster Warrens Champ Jack Patrolias Pitts Viscount background 4 m Ii -1 U 1 LOl iEijjj11jj~ New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Day 908 221-6899 Eve 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 Associate vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstown NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brows USAE AFOENT CMR 460 Box 585 APO AE 09703 Ray Juschkus 59 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 James M Lewis PO 61 Ogdenborg NY 13669-0061 Dave Mathewson Box 613 Camillos NY 13031 Bill Miller PO eov 335 Princeton Jonction NJ 08550 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Drive Booking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikedew 407 Willow Street Lockpo4 NY 14094 Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock CooS Soogerties NY 12477 Adaw sattler 41 Perry Avenue Lathom NY 121 10-2433 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Endicoc NY 13760-4329 Frequency Coordinator Ion Sauler 2062 Robbit Lone Phoenlo NY 13135-9507 315 695-2448 Whoa What break loyal readers month have swamped material field might have chance get own stuff column . fine really have lot fun putting contributions print have tell discovered two Can Top items . $300 per month club shop home builder hangs completed airplanes 18-foot high ceiling Gary Fitch President Southern Tier Aero Radio Society Inc STARS wrote STARS origin dates back 1935 founding members Len Bosworth still active 70s STARS first clubs country concentrate development e model aircraft Having built squadron Bristol Scouts attended meets Rhinebeck NY Kitchener Ontario received national attention articles Model Airplane News Scale RIC Modeler Model Aviation magazine Twenty years ago membership felt order survive urbanization taking place purchase own flying field looked fund-raising ideas decided hold own Scale Rally Working city government Glean NY negotiated use Glean Municipal Airport weekend year humble beginnings event has grown include 150 pilots planes year primary fund raiser Six years ago after having saved thousands dollars purchased 145 acres land dream became reality After having invested some $35000 mortgage payments runway construction 100 ft X 1050 ft building spectator fencing maintenance equipment year away free clear ownership pulled together did own STARS recruits new members month reserves Thursday training new pilots Also have just developed relationship Boy Scouts forming Explorer Group dedicated building flying model aircraft also developing program local school Cuba-Rushford Cuba NY will teaching classes about flight actually bus interested students flying site some buddy-box time Model Aviation arrives school month Last year STARS put flight demonstrations four communities introducing townspeople safe R/C flying draw hundreds local people annual Open House also provide buddy-box instruction activity real hit attendees has positive impact membership enrollments just few things doing have resulted being awarded Gold Leader Club status first application proud came excited about going have secured future look forward continued growth STARS members Gold Leader Club award presentation Don Ogren CD Radio Control Club Rochester RCCR writes annual Roy Edmunds Memorial Fun Fly sponsored RCCR huge success biggest turnout ever 65 registered AMA pilots 105 aircraft ranging size 1/12 scale combat ships e P51 D trainers sport planes wide variety scale ships air constantly flying four very active pilot stations plane safety inspected prior flying appears building skills safety awareness upswing weather good Saturday outstanding Sunday addition continuous fun-filled air spectators treated noon demonstrations K/C combat Saturday no kills cuts mid-airs winch towed glider launch Sunday As often case events great time Long Island Emil Cassanello writes month June busy model aviation scene Long Island Scratch-built show team made up members Suffolk Wings Skyhawks Long Island Aero Radio Society flew held static shows Balloon Festival held Brookhaven airport Wings over Long Island held Gabreski Airport Westhampton opening Cupsogue Beach County Park Westhampton Beach modelers good time reaction general public very favorable Charles Terry air boss Wings over Long Island show saw show Brookhaven airport asked us perfonn Gabreski event Cupsogue Beach event done last minute request Suffolk County Parks Recreation Department didnt have enough room safely conduct R/C airplane operations able put helicopter demonstration taxi some airplanes personal thanks Emil handling last event very short notice 4November1997 145 El] s EIiE 11 1] IE Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 610 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Matthew Turowski 524 Jefferson Street Pottsville PA 17901 717 622-0435 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 1997 NATS Mark Jorgenson President Tusco K/C Club sent letter pertaining first visit NATS .2Id like mention family tremendous time Intemational Hying Site went meet someone chatted Internet competing pylon racing events first exposure racing can tell will back next year blast Darml Rhonda Cady fliers met exemplified what K/C about nice share pylon racing experience volunteered work course during Q40 finals what antsh Mark has found true meaning great national championships. people meet beyond doubt greatest world Plan now attend next year Tusco R/C Club Ohio home vety active modeling clubs Tusco K/C Club Dundee Ohio upeoming cab positive activities have great program local YMCA Mark Jorgenson explains balsa construction YMCA Brad Jorgenson Mike Ferguson assemble Delta Darts patrons mall show Dave Dessecker Loren Ptysi filled mall fine models Findlay Flying Circuits RC Club Ohios second annual Big Bird Fly-In hosted Findlay Flying Circuits AVP Joe Vislay provided shots some action John Shell President White Star K/C Club put together Design Bill Folk CORKS member Monocoupe 90A Mark Hawkens Scott Swanger Findlays President aircraft inspection Alliance Balsa Bees Balsa Bees held first club nite-fly under direction CD Ed Peel Barber Airport Eight pilots participated nearly hundred spectators field outlined light sticks Ed Peel Eagle 63 strobe beacon landing lights Balsa Bees President John Gate funfly Ram Sky-lites Club Vice President Bob Gates As club winds down flying season great winter project become AMA Gold Leader Club. will great benefit YOU Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 Phone 919 848-6719 Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Phone 804 270-5039 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Phone 910 766-1231 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Phone 757595-0997 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Road Chesapeake VA 23322 Phone 757 421-4545 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Phone 302 798-8447 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Phone 540 943-1684 Bliss Teague 625 5th Avenue SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Phone 704 324-2164 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 DISTRICT IV MINI MEETING & FLY IN Reminder about Eastern North Carolina District IV Mini Meeting Fly held Oct 18th Raleigh Durham RIC Clubs Field Flying 1000 AM till dark District Meeting 300 PM till 400 PM Pig Picking Dinner will start 500 PM Pig Picking will catered Holdens Youngsville pig grill hush puppies chicken tea etc can eat $700 plus tax per person Bring airplane fly RDRCs 300 foot runway opportunity meet some people help run AMA tell about ideas ask questions planning purposes need know coming information reservations map flying site contact George Abbott AMA Associate VP eastern Carolina 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 E-Mail George Gabbott462@aolcom YES DO FLY R/C once get asked question actively fly anything answer yes fly fly mostly RIC some rubber powered small airplanes also fly sailplanes off sand dunes outer banks North Carolina photo shows 1/3rd scale Sig Spacewalker after its first flight other fellow Tom Trimble Cub ready its maiden flight LETTER FROM JEFF PHILLIPS DANVILLE VA just wanted give update Flights Unlimited Show Team Danville Aero Modelers season far year date have performed 10 shows approximate total 3500 kids As part show try let kids fly date have introduced Model Aviation via buddy box over 150 kids photo shows kids buddy box assistant principal school also tried buddy box photo approx 250 kids Forest Hill watching show Its sad say news good June 10th team members passed away Cleve Davis passed away due major heart attack Cleve anchors show team could always count him always loved working kids Enclosed picture Cleve kneeling working kids Stony Mill Elem School Cleve very active modeler president County Line R/C club Brown Summit NC will missed knew him DICK SMITH AVP VIRGINIA Its now mid summer flying activities full swing too person still have time other things Shenandoah Valley high point past month Harrisonburgs Valley RIC Flying Clubs 13th annual Ray Gordon Memorial Jumbo Fly-in June 28-29 event have attended times time unable make helping judge select flyers will represent USA F3 World Championships being held Poland August team selection has covered elsewhere wont go further except say USA has strong team heading Championships Harrisonburg Fly-In perhaps best far Reports attending enthusiastic making plans attend next years event Aside good weather flying site general hospitality enjoyed wide variety aircraft hand About 50 planes flight line 32 flyers corning far north New York far west Indiana far south Alabama enjoy relaxed ndly social IMAA type Fly-In will want make next year next big Fly-In around Charlottesvilles Rivanna R/C Clubs IMAA Howard Crispin Memorial Fly-In August 9th Hope see Thats month Dont forget try sign up new AMA Memberwe need can get Time go flying way take kid mber1997 147 m I] i g [v32]U rs au 11 16] 1 Assoclale Vice Presidents Ron Chldgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 WHihelmina Chlhssz 2826 Arbor Place Knoovillo TN 37917 John Cooper 4788 Cloister Cove Mempbis TN 38118 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 38535 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood #43 Meridian MS 38305 Louise laze 296 Hantridge Way Winteroprings FL 33708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorolee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner Boo 4468 Columbus GA 31804 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrva GA 30082 Melvin SIres 781 Boardoran Rd Aiken SC 29803 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N Riser Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 888 Boo 10387 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Biackwell 207W Sandcrenk Rd. Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 have much report month Ill lucky get page have just Council meeting voting recorded below First have couple important things report have started District Newsletter MAIL am using Juno E-MAIL address Juno-JimMcNeill-AMA-L-2 would like receive District Newsletter computer mail E-MAIL address AMA Clubs now have E-MAIL address members now get E-MAIL computer place business started/founded AMA National Newsletter years ago edited 10 12 years can crank out newsletter good anybody have new AMA Assoc VP Greenville South Carolina area Mr Mike Gregory has agreed accept position Mike CDs helps run Joe Nail affair year AMA Council meeting 2 weeks ago voted what Motion made accept AAAA Contest 1997 United States Free Flight Championships Lost Hills California August30 Sept 1 1997 voted YES Passed Motion made allow Executive Director fill two positions Hdqrs Education Coordinator Flying Site Associate voted YES Passed motion made accept Insurance Committee recommendation increase professional liability coverage Directors Officers $3000000 $50000 deductable voted YES Passed motion made insert published columns officers staff shall reviewed Publications Committee accuracy information presented after paragraph 3 Publications Committee Policy voted YES Passed motion made adopt second page Publications Committee s General Policies MODEL AVIATION columns July 22 1995 Executive Council minutes voted YES Passed motion made accept change under Official Publication relating Article XIII Standing Rules Section delete sole replace Executive Director Publications Committee voted Yes Passed motion made allocate $100000 purpose funding Resource Development effort pending presentation AND acceptance Business Plan future Executive Council meeting voted NO Passed motion made table MOTION VII immediate motion above voted YES Failed motion made accept Scholarship Committee recommendations voted YES Passed motion made approve recommendation Awards Committee create award called Presidents Award award will used honor acknowledge recognize thank service grants gifts persons organizations institutions award may presented 3 times within year Executive Council consensus Beginning 4th consensus Council will needed An annual report will furnished President recipients previous year award will metal wood plaque voted YES Passed motion made approve recommendation Awards Committee create award called Executive Vice Presidents LEGION OF HONOR award will used thank persons clubs organizations companies money contributions AMA would include endowments gifts acknowledgements pecuniary nature award may presented 3 times within year Executive Council approval Beginning 4th approval Council will needed An annual report will furnished Council Executive Vice President recipients previous year voted YES Passed motion made approve recommendation Awards committee create 3 awards honor District Vice Presidents serving Executive Council EXEMPLARY SERVICE AWARD automatic after 3 years service DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD is automatic after 6 years service FELLOWSHIP AWARD automatic after 9 years service voted YES Motion passed motion made approve recommendation Awards Committee create award called DISTRICT SERVICE AWARD award will used within District acknowledgements service award may presented 3 times within year Executive Council approval Beginning 4th approval Council will needed An annual report will furnished Council Vice President recipients previous year Motion passed voted YES motion made accept Merchandising Business Plan presented release funds allocated April 19 1997 Executive Council meeting voted YES Passed motion made accept dues structure 1998 Membership follows OPEN$4800 $9300 2 years EXTRA FAMILY$3000 MEMBERSHIP SENIOR CITIZEN$3800 SR mag $1500WIThOUT MAG $700 JRwithmag $1300WiTHOUT MAG $100 voted YES Passed motion made rescind MOTION IV regarding Student Membership April 21 1993 Executive Council Minutes voted YES Passed Rescinded motion extend magazine $7 Junior Membership cover organized school projects essence Juniors enrolled school-sponsored program includes flight instruction part project may become members $7 annual fee motion made rescind MOTION XXI regarding Junior Family Dues Nov 9 1991 Executive Council Minutes voted YES Passed Rescinded motion beginning 1993 will youth family membership youth members live household another member receiving magazine motion made allocate legal expenses amount $1048 Oregon clubs voted YES Passed motion made add Safety Code Radio Control Section line #7 insert between SNELL race course comma NOCASE acceptable standard Line 7 organized racing event requires officials callers contestants must properiy wear helmets OSHA DOT ANSI SNELL NOCASE comparable Standard race course addition officials occupying safety cages must wear protective eyewear voted YES Passed motion made recommend Hall Fame Committee declare 1998 Pioneer Year conduct special induction deserving Pioneers Aeromodeling 70 yrs older recognition during 1998 Homecoming named Celebration Pioneers voted YES Passed motion made amend MOTION XX ending sentence after word older delete remainder motion wording Motion passed voted YES motion made further amend motion XX deleting reference 70 Years old voted NO Motion failed Model Aviation nois / Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet sysbauer@charlieCnSiitedu Associate Vice Presidents illinois Deb & Scott Justice 1565 Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Ksiiend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61 761-1 202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 B Decatur N 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-31 08 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears 605 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct Saint Charles MO 83304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 1238 Higginaville MO 64037 816 584-6284 Fax 816 584-6285 CHICAGO IL Members five area clubs got together provide static display large scale WW RC aircraft part ceremonies commemorating 80th anniversary U S entry WW anniversary event conducted Rosehill Cemetery Museum Chicago model aircraft shared tent full scale replica Fokker Eindecker Some great large scale pictured below M Ziskas Pup next W Browns D-VII next J Snyders DR 1 next 0 Fluhertys Nieport J Kummerow s Pup Talk about giant scale! Eindecker arnves Belleville IL Club #243 Belleville RC Flyers held 10 Pylon Race heat ten laps around three pylon course total distance 3600 feet stock engines minimum wing area 140 square inches races close winner usually determined last lap Pictured winners L R J Lewis 4th M Gatten 2nd W Aanstad 5th R Brem 3rd L Elder 1st club also held builders contest club members judging criteria included overall appearance trueness alignment radio installation engine mounting covering finish overall workmanship Pictured some entries D Armstrong sent above information photos also sent shots East side RC annual Float fly weather misty photos still give good idea great flying site Horseshoe Lake State Park mber 1997 149 I--6 Iowa Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Don Bentfield Vice President 1OW Minnehaha St Paul MN 551 04-1909 612 645-2984 612645-1223 FAX dbentfield@junocom dbentfield@worldnetattnet Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Prequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2767 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville MI 48167 Ph 810486-4800 great sadness must report friend Pete Waters has resigned Michigan AVP Pete will remain Eastern Frequency Coordinator continue handle Eastern AMA Show Display Pete said wants time Avid Flyer project other stuff has going us District VII will really miss Pete Worlds Biggest Thank work area rest nation goes well well find bunch little District jobs will keep involved us District VII Information recent update clubs listings United States shows District VII has 241 chartered clubs 104 % total USA clubs rank 5th out 11 Districts Im always amazed frozen northland has clubs people involved sport might add majority AMA members District very active throughout entire year earn All-Season patch its accomplishment Congratulations fliers Its very busy last few months shortened Exec Council meeting because some real-life business quick trip Ankeny short trip Oshkosh club visit weekend crash failed downlink between brain thumb some flying between ralnstorms during week Now really starting have some fun really nice things about job get meet share airspace different clubs throughout year month would like feature Minnesota club celebrating 50th consecutive year active participation Model Aviation Minneapolis Model Aero Club has flying nearly long Ive earth venue primarily free flight real activity working youth people have set up applied youth-orientated programs club Ive heard about Theyve kept AMA busy providing Delta Darts last few years have designed several basic flyers fly better just easy build show stuff give classes building demos flight demos ongoing flight training year long indoors out help schools around Minneapolis St Paul Minnesota lot surrounding areas Its estimated touch lives several thousand youngsters year theyve doing over fifty years celebration will take place midOctober year would like some additional information especially past members contact Ill pass may go record believe Free Flight Control Line communities still offer simplest economical way get started sport/hobby model aviation Congratulations Minneapolis Model Aero Club fliers Midwest Keep up good work Its people clubs like yours make entire sport fun interesting rewarding 150 Model Aviation ing-to-fly area during fiy Mid-State Aeroguidance Ciub Marshfieid WI Photo J Rasmussen Herman Fessier R Minneapolis Model Aero Club gives Grandson Grampa some flying tips group youngsters wait flight demo 3M Flyers Club field club hosts youth group nearly month during summer Part pit area air show Chesaning Area Model Flying Club great turnout crowds spectators Photo E Harbin small portion pit area during Fly-In/Open house Thunderbirds R/C Club Gaiesburg Ml Photo R Lanson backyard flying site Terry Edmonds Part crew Washington AreaFAi Soaring Team Selection Chairman Modelers MAC contest Photo Dused Annual Misty Meadows GishSoaring Classic Photo T Edmonds * I 11 U 1 [e aUHIE 1 1 k Arkansas Loulorana / New Mexico Oklahoma Teoas George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX anowero 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 Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 1261/o 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 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Yet another group modelers have combined talents formed club served community exerting effort have found site fly after being confronted rejections following message received fine group Boerne Area Modeling Society BAMS existence less year has survived flourishing after number flying site rejection setbacks Texas Hill country group dedicated aeromodelers now 26 members through persistence teamwork club organized August 1996 already has number accomplishments far outweigh experience rejections process selecting officers establishing committees drafting charter group continued have discussions about participation contributions community first major outing fun fly March 22 1997 event referred Fun Fly Family Feast held Kendall County Fairgrounds Racetrack During half day affair public invited view static displays flying demonstrations enjoy food sold local Boy Scouts trainer model support equipment made available lucky raffle ticket buyer raffle proceeds donated Childrens Inn Boeme rehabilitative/adoptive home medically fragile children hard tell bigger smile children watched flying club members Pres Ron Royer presented donation next effort did result financial gain contribution intended get publicity club What better way call attention join parade down Main Street float complete airplanes red white blue streamers candy kids part Boeme Bergfest Parade held June 1997 Rewards smiles both children adults marked event Paid Full parade after another Comfort Texas July 4th Celebration Parade time besides stirring community interests presentation First Place Trophy Best Organization Float BAMS Just prior Comfort Parade Sec Bob Breiding Treas Troy Hall gave show tell presentation Cub Scout Den Messiah Lutheran Church Need tell felt pretty proud day result last years activity BAMS now have flying site Comfort Air Park Once again have example community conscious people literally creating place area coexsistence between its citizens modeling Pat Tritle another work horse type way up Albuquerque NM something Pats working Delta Dart program last year Now find CD ran First Annual All-Scale Fly-In June 28 29 1997 NMSA hosted 29 flyers brought almost 100 models Arizona Colorado New Mexico variety apparent photos will let speak quality end can show November 1997 151 Best Show went Frank Green Cedaridge Co Sikorsky S-38 amphibian Gorgeous detail New Mexico Scale Associations first what annual affair Mark calendar Gee Bee Z came Tucson AZ its master Jim Lynch Outstanding best fighters WWll FW-190D ably duplicated Paul Schaefer Albuquerque NM Dig flat land Boerne area Modeling Society BAMS won first place Comfort 4th July Parade float effort called CD Pat Tritle himself flew fine attention modeling communityNiewport 17 Albuquerque Only prop gives away Roy Royer BAMS pros presents check great shot Brian Rubersons amount $756 benefit Luscomb 8A Well staged again Childrens Inn Boerne check prop gives away Brian came represents profit made raffle way Loveland Co s Vice Pr POi Solen t Days 701445-3332 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 Sauna KS 67401 Jim Rlcketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Nebraska Genoa R/C Flyers Genoa Nebraska Annual Fun Fly June 8 1997 Genoa RYC Annual Fun Fly Clear skies temp lower 80s light wind right down runway Can really Genoa Usually have least cross wind Thirty fliers 50 plus planes enjoyed non-typical Sunday weather fliers kept skies buzzing airplanes ranging size 20 size trainer giant size Extra Cory Sweet brought out thing Cub wing bolted rain gutter said P-38 l style Did nice flat spin way ground Jeff Svehla outdone rekitted Hots right front crowd think did just sympathy could win Ugly Stick club gave away AU great time everyone Next year bigger better special thanks Bob Pasonault Cory Sweet work grooming field special thanks Jack Sibert AVP stopping out Jack didnt stay long due graduation attend Les Hardesty Genoa RIG Fliers Right Group picture Genoa R/C Flyers Annual Fun Fly June 8 1997 Flight line Genoa RIC Flyers Annual Fun Fly June 8 1997 York Thunderbirds Dedicate New Field June 1 visitors enthusiasts looked sky see what buzz about York Thunderbird Club held fun fly first several years new field located south York Nebraska new home located Knox Landing next Jerry Craig Bairs Ag Flight Service Space landing strip events stand provided B airs Considerable work members York club have produced top notch field flier would proud event attracted 110 people including 40 remote control pilots York Lincoln Grand Island Hastings far away Callaway spent day socializing flying solo routines stunt flying such formation flying dog fighting York group has 25 members Tyler Laudenklos youngest 12 He has flying since age 9 Most spectators show up witness Elmer Johnson known affectionately One-Flight Johnson Johnson didnt let crowd down members York Club job well done r Laudenklos age 12 Youngest member York Thunderbirds Flying Club York Nebraska 152 Model Aviation field York Thunderbirds Fun Fly Jack Sibert AVP District 9 Nebraska Tyler Laudenklos Arizona / California / Hawaii / Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President 85271 602 708-0222 richh@primenetcom wwama-1 Ocorn/ama Glenn Caner Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See last montha column additional AVPs Coordinatora Expo. As write months column making final preparations 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition course time read will concluded Hopefully bit luck help weatherman Ill able report success event district column January issue magazine new event significant learning curve 97 Expo no exception few challenges along way difficult task locating securing sites various venues single issue undoubtedly greatest challenge As late June still negotiating flying sites making final adjustments event schedule As such extremely limited ability finalize promotional effort provide timely materials modelers vendors Nonetheless able provide general information through ads provided Model Aviation frequent updates included District column Planning such event no easy task its success depends dedicated team individuals event could have accomplished help of volunteers committed time efforts would like express thanks members Expo Planning Committee representing dozen clubs around San Francisco Bay area would also like thank CDs volunteer workers individual events would like extend personal appreciation thanks Mr Don Goeschl Lancaster California Mr Brian Nelson Morgan Hill served co-coordinators Expo personal dedication commitment 97 Expo would have possible Officer Columns question whether continue District columns Model Aviation part AMA News has once again come before Executive Council issue discussed July EC meeting November agenda may contain motion eliminate officer columns Though motion would eliminate columns magazine will likely offer alternative means VPs communicate constituents such through district newsletter web page am personally opposed eliminating columns however am open new ideas welcome comments suggestions issue Till next time. Keepem safe Keepemflyn w. Association President Don Gulihur presides over District X regional meeting club officers AMA Members thanks Don Association SEF great event Below. Aeromodeling high tech innovation merge California modeler Larry Wolfe Jet Hangar Hobbies provides support joint UCLA / Boeing NASA project develop self-sustaining solar powered UAV designed achieve autonomous formation high altitude flight project aimed developing selfpowered unmanned aircraft can stay aloft days weeks perhaps months prototype left has 43 wing span weighs just over 100 pounds November1997 153 Associate Vice Presidents Michael Lance R Dick Wareham clean up Ultimate Bipe end great day flying Joint Military RC Flyers field located Camp Pendleton Marine Base just south San Clemente California mix both military personnel local modelers club enjoys great relationship base operates off spacious helispots used Marine field training Left. July 26 annual San Diego Stadium Swap Meet sponsored San Diego County Association Model Clubs Traditionally held parking lot Jack Murphy Stadium years event hosted San Diego Silent Electric Flyers held club field magnificent Mission Bay U] 1 11 [e DIE 11 si urn Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hswkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 823 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Saser 781 Lilloont Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinstor Al Watson 130 145th NE. Bellevue WA 98007 An Anonymous Just Plane Bill report no photos came about Bel-Air Flyers Big Bird event June 7-8 According JP Bill 41 flyers signed registered 61 a/c 190 flights perfect weather flight earned pilot ticket raffle held after show Everyone came away something Q-35 set cozies entertainment Bill pulled old chesmut drop-the-transmitter stunt Doing drunk bit isnt PC cell phones around cant heart attack sol did stumble-and-toss Hidden pilot flew Kadet very convincingly reassembled Tx Several spectators did ask announcer really put-on Anonymous mentioned really outstanding a/c 12 C-47 retracts made several flawless flights neither details nor pilot Perhaps someone out has both photo details well share Dick Wickline sent some material young stars Henson Baffle Hensons lived Battle Ground WA NE Vancouver WA last four year 14 years Henson wrote dad started Ucontrol airplanes around 4 years old played R/C cars around 5 learn focus object motion hand soloed 10 years started racing month later Medford OR ftrst heat did great crashed landing thought done weekend dad Henry Bartle thought otherwise hour three bottles super glue later flying again competed 89 Nats Tn-cities flew profile speed very lucky win 901 went Nats Lawrenceville IL competed tAA profile speed broke lot motors lost also competed combat lost great time going compete 95 Nats grades good enough leave home 961 did much better Dad flew back Muncie home built hi-plane compete am Junior National Champion FM F3D Quarter 40 Quicky 500 hold Junior record events Medford June 22 97 lowered record 11133 mm Quarter 40 much fun Medford cannot wait come back next year really want thank parents support transportation Don Pesznecker President PASS sent following story about fine young man just completed LSF Level 5 4th July weekend 1997 Barry Kurath won Unlimited Class Thermal Duration contest Pasco WA doing Barry completed project started 1986 slow start him taking 8 years complete LSF Level 2 Because some prodding myself some other members Portland Area Sailplane Society PASS couple years ago Barry made LSF Level 5 high priority goal As completed Levels 3 & 4 capabilities sailplane pilot improved greatly June 1996 Barry organized LSF Level 4 & 5 accomplishment weekend Tn-Cities area Washington State During weekend Barry made two flights first flight 10 kilometer goal & return 2 hour thermal flight next day did 8 hour slope flight Only two flights total flying time 10 hours 15 minutes first contest win Level 5 August 96 second win came May 97 LSF Level 5 culminated tn Pasco believe Barry first Oregon resident reach Level 5 What makes feat remarkable Barry has lived Hemophilia life infected HIV through medicine about 15 years ago now has AIDS way keeps setting goals himself reaching inspiration know him Congratulations Barry ajob well done Model Aviation on Bartle Dad HenryBarry Kurath right Don Pesznecker
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News Academy ModelAeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Joe Beshar Wes De Cou Incumbent Late last year asked elect Vice President District II did time promised would work hard earn trust respect concentrating flying site acquisition retention directing AMAs attention resources toward membership growth also made sure access through US mail over telephone computer via e-mail few months since special election have become chairman membership committee currently process determine just what need to win back previous AMA members retain current membership base stimulate new membership things key keeping dues increases out future will contribute get full attention club needs concerned about flying site retention last few months have spent hours meeting individual clubs township officials officials various govennnental agencies effort assure what sites have keep potential exists get new sites make able secure financial relief form toan club field rendered unusable paving contractor defaulted contract field finished memberships rise Regular readers column will notice have traveled four corners district effort assure everyone district gets representation should expect visit flying events nearly weekend sometimes twice day visit club meetings whenever invited Whenever together talk little listen lot Ive developed goals district based input talk listen.and act ask continued support accomplish common goals Having served successfully past Vice Pres District II am very familiar duties responsibilities elected position intention elected just Vice Pres involved Vice Pres believe order represent AMA membership depth involvement prime requisite administrative foundation Aeromodeling has always joy interests segments indoor thin outdoor free flight RC glow electric sport scale whatever building flying fellowship has generated within modeling community 19401 official Class free flight world record holder past Pres North Jersey RC Club increased membership 11 135 past Pres Society Antique Modelers increased membership 275 1500 past Pres Interstate Flying Club arranged flying site Bear Mt Interstate Park NY directed AMA Mortgage Depletion Program raised over $25000 directed Lee Renaud Memorial Program benefit AMA library successfully negotiated chartered AMA clubs conceived directed Aero Picnic Program Model Airplane News past Pres Old time Eagles MAC Inducted AMA SAM Hall Fame recipient 2 AMA Distinguished Service Awards Carl Goldberg Vital People award served AMA representive Paris FAI/CIAM F3E Electro-Flight committee meetings Chairman US Electric Team Selection committee As model builder designer have published over 25 model articles model magazines believe am best candidate VP District II would appreciate vote important vote -SO PLEASE VOTERay Juschkus have involved model aviation over fifty years joining AMA 1946 Since have flown free flight power rubber tow line gliders control line stunt speed Navy Carrier winning first place 1962 Nats 1975 began flying C power sailplanes last 18 years have served Associate VP District II AMA represented VP several AMA Council meetings Reston Muncie Have held office various modeling organizations include VP District II National Soaring Society VP Long Island Silent Flyers PR Director Eastern Soaring League have written articles Flying Models magazine since 1982 have photographed eight covers illustrating models built am now semi-retired after being professional corporate photographer 46 years 20 years David Rockefellers personal photographer last fifteen years owned operated Wall Street studio photographing senior executives Fortune 500 companies Presently enjoy part time position Staff Photographer NY City Council Boy Scouts America am lifelong year round resident District II means above experience can serve represent districts best interest has dream Vice President will very best serve elected will use monthly column personal soapbox will promote club business AMA recognize issues affect members Chuck Foreman incumbent time has come once again ask vote also help may continue Vice President AMA District IV As know elected finish out remainder Howards unexpired term year now ending year has given chance see could job importantly could contribute growth AMA represent AMA member conclusion isyes have lot experience District lV what November 1997 139 Inside View Headquarters District Vice President direction AMA going What should AMA doing keep up changes hobby AMA listening member What does membership want AMA get youth today involved can future AMA leaders can AMA members get AMA listen concerns requests some questions have asked past year No have answers other questions help can make difference Obviously AMA needs effective team working develop answers questions generate strategies growth believe qualifications make strong candidate help resolve other issues have active AMA member well over 40 years 27 years leader member 15 active contest director served District IV vice president 1979 1983 past year have worked NATS communication manager 13 years served NATS executive committee 12 years Presently serve AMA Property Acquisitions Development Committee Leader Member Committee SIG Committee Membership Committee AMA liaison IMAA 1995 awarded AMA Fellow award services AMA feel experience can contribute growth AMA help serve AMA member Last least want job representing District IV member would like remain member District IV team assist making positive difference sharing responsibility dealing common concerns decision run district vice president position taken lightly like manner vote should considered carefully order select person will serve well desire key ingredient serving background depth experience very important well takes lot time job right have timeall need now vote Charles R Bauer incumbent campaign statement simple straightfoward serve members District VI During past three years have attempted visit clubs possible throughout district club meetings funflies contests swap meets have problems solve together have solved concerned aging membership assure Executive Council attempting come up ways attract new members hobby committees serve Education committee emphasis work clubs others foster programs school age youth helping funds several programs throughout country encourage young people learn about aviation should executive council next directing its energy flying sites Clubs need help acquiring keeping flying sites questions would like answered please contact Phone 7080457-0565 FAX 708457-2177 e-mail sysbauerharliecnsiitedu Jim Sears 1994 gave up being AMA District VI Vice President time couldnt give representation felt deserved Since Ive retired have term rest request Ive decided run office again As Vice President will represent sport Flyers point view Although understand approve needs competition flyers realize majority us AMA members just want leave competition working lives going favorite flying sites job representive will remind AMA Executive Council grass roots modelers make policies As Vice President Ill continue make trips can sure can see possible During travels AMA officer Ive learned important visit clubs events Before make promises cant keep let ask make promise past elections membership has shown little interest runs organization because chose vote Make sure have say process promise youll vote 1997 election AMA District VI Vice President right member should exercised course vote would greatly appreciated Please vote III3j Sandy Frank am Dr Sandy Frank Weatherford TX am asking vote election choose representive serve AMA Board Directors 19982000 term office will set course AMA takes next century vote needed important have aeromodeler life AMA member since 1957 Life Member AMA L-69 have built flown competed types CIL F/F R/C models began Weatherford club organize bi-annual swap meet father Murry Frank AMA Fellow & Council Representive 1971-1978 taught child about modeling personal fulfillment AMA volunteer work have local regional national volunteer AMA worker 30 years studied Aerospace Engineering University Texas Arlington am 49 years old married 20 years semi-retired Licensed Psychologist PhD having operated own successful private practice 20 years Aeromodeling life can will devote time effort represent well will support no dues increases no AMA instigated lawsuits local modeling support AMAs highest priority open communications between AMA its members will best represent consensus membership AMA District VIII Historically 10% membership votes Please vote vote will sincerely appreciated Thank Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos Weatherford TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817 599-7131 e mail sfrank@ tenetedu Richard Hanson incumbent As know am current Vice President AMA District X am seeking reelection second full term office continue serving representative AMA Executive Council As District Vice President have dedicated efforts towards seeking out issues concern members District towards working member Executive Council presenting views supporting initiatives aimed addressing member concerns During term office have traveled much District meet individual modelers local leaders AMA chartered clubs have gained extensive working knowledge local regional issues challenging existence growth great sport/hobby Though District has made substantial progress areas communications community involvement youth programming public relations still much needs accomplished decline number flying sites aging erosion AMA membership uncertainty aeromodeling industry lack confidence national leadership critical issues facing us issues must addressed can no longer afford minimize concerns wait others find solutions need strong resolute leadership national organization going bring aeromodeling twenty-first century us must part support pledge continue advocating interests District X will ardently endeavor preservation advancement model aviation Model Aviation 7U1 N A72 II FUR Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Now Nats over its time get back routine business hand mainly running museum pushing forward initiatives have recently undertaken Almost day during Nats people come museum requests research information donations making month July interesting hectic year now its time focus future plough ahead projects such History Program Museum Assessment Program publicizing museum promoting public working special projects like photographing collection planning short- long-range expansion exhibits museum store Norm Rosenstock has working tirelessly AMA History Program Recently sent first assemblage biographies museum order make accessible membership recently asked Norm put together some ideas value enormous project replied wonderful Brooklyn accent see Gary purposes program give younger modelers some idea AMA came some struggles involved creating advancements aviation preserving ability fly Well said Norm added problem Heroes aging population something done soon will gone taking exploits experiences developed fascinating hobby famous modelers have already contributed library biographies unfortunately too have reached point can no longer create documentation lives have passed away infinitely difficult try reconstruct Heros life after gone Therefore goal try get biographies now . before its too late . will come forth biography such greats Carl Goldberg . Chet Lanzo already gone April last year Norm wrote population modelers generation leaving us fierce rate month read model magazine another obituary grieving passing yet another great modeler years modeling did ever see such proliferation obituaries owe people measure gratitude rich heritage have left us uld forgotten Norm also wanted emphasize job processing biographies writing someone wants write biography friend help someone write autobiography cant themselves need contact request form #2 Form #1 people can write own Norms phone number 561 798-5154 address 124 Granada St Royal Palm Beach FL 33411 point view purposes biography program enrich meaning collection because biographies about lives people have objects museum example would great someone would write biography recently departed Victor Stanzel go late Ed Rhetts Tiger Shark donated Eds wife last year could use biography Ed well since center modeling activity Charleston area according Mel Landis member helped get model museum now able make number completed biographies available interested Requests should sent Dick Kennison Registrar National Model Aviation Museum 5151 WE Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Most bios less 10 pages length cost $3 Longer bios cost $5 first list names Norm has processed thus far Albrecht Jack #1063 Anhoizer Hank #109822 Alaback James #4483 Bauer Charlie #64813 Bekins Don #95097 Brown William L #72439 Bucic George #L-227 Boucher Rolland #961 Champine Robert #5160 Crispin Howard #568 Carson Richard #174 Cunnyngham Vic Sr #L-980 Dean C 152926 Ehling FrankV #798 Hagen Horace #231 HardLes #4639 Hicks Graham #7994 Hunton John #22856 Kania Mat #1473 Kummer Ralph #574144 Koval Joe #2556 Lehmberg Alfred #L-86 Lidgard Edward #808 Lorenz De #28790 Lutz Dan #P-500 Nelson Gerry #2025 Pohlmann Hank #1969 Pond Betram #915 Raspante Joseph #670 Reynolds Francis #9242 1 Rosenstock Norm #1670 Schroeder Art #172 Schulman Leon #L-8 Taibi Sal #3255 Tannis Richard #627 Towne Dean # Upton Bob #6429 Willoughby Dale #436 Winter Bill #719 Worth John #13 Wisniewski Bill #6258 photo recent important donation Dick Kennison Librarian/Regristrar writes Lou Andrews prototype Aeromaster now resides National Model Aviation Musem can enjoyed thanks generosity Pamela Barnard daughter Lou wellknown model designer founder Andrews Aircraft Model Company kited popular kits over years including Ray series However famous Aeromaster burst scene July 30 1965 hands Ernie Huber performed impressive acrobatic show Aeromaster Saturday spectators Nationals Soon after Aeromaster kit became available since large number Aeromasters have built flown may have enjoyed model has gone through several permutations continues production currently available Giant Aeromaster version Dick told built too mber 1997 141 MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know flfl Model Aviation 5ii Suggestion Line phone 317 2884899 extension 223 EMLEF 1MW AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth being famous reason enough Hall Fame necessarily lot depends what person famous long theyve famous whether reason being famous self-focused whether substantially affected others ways Hall Fame example Maxwell Bassett changed nature Free Flight contests forever won events 30s using has engine power everybody else using rubber power Competition rules changed result gas rubber power have competed separately ever since Thus name Bassett became famous singular effect activities others Furthermore whole industry developed production sale gas engines result Maxwells contribution based engine used designed built Bill Brown became equally famous important thing led fame Maxwell Bill first what did Other fliers engine manufacturers came along afterward some got famous too same extentthey simply use gas engines win contests contrast some people became famous after years doing something outstanding some like Henry Struck fame developed over years designed outstanding models others used win contests Henry won share too totality wins using designs put him pedestal above others singular effort brought fame Ed Izzo developed technique cutting wings other parts out blocks foam giving modelers choice away traditional balsa structures standard years again effect Eds contribution other people made him famous too became famous other things foam-cutting development enough itself get him Hall Fame brings up point No criteria exist guide selection candidates Hall Fame some cases like above also election year Neil Armstrong reason selection obvious other cases widespread disagreement what should qualify someone Hall Fame Some names come up year after year yet dont get Others get first year nominated Contributing disagreement minimum requirements fact though article about AMA Hall Fame isnt requirement candidate AMA member need ever have member consensus seems someone did something special model aviation general thats enough considered some disagreement whether what someone has become famous should have benefitted AMA doing something regardless AMA connection OK Fortunately history AMA Hall Fame selection has fairly well sorted out contradictions controversywith some glitches sureby factor diverse viewpoints other words have enough people different backgrounds viewpoints doing voting whatever majority can agree likely produce reasonable choice consider may 40-50 nominations given year result election five six theory multiple viewpoints works fairly well situation has changing recent years selection committee composed past AMA presidents generally conceded responsible group handle responsibility Considering have 22 presidents date number involved seems first thought enough However currently 10 past presidents committee has shrunk considerably Also age level still around now quite high suggesting age-related bias may inherent existing system work adequately appears need larger selection committee sure have enough viewpoints lieu specific selection criteria has suggested logical expansion committee might add previous District VicePresidents past presidents Without checking out numbers involved would seem might reasonable thing case need looking Hall Fame selection process general considering either development some specific criteria selection expanded committee factors being discussed among AMA members officers throw opinion pot would help have additional input eeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing Minutes recent Council meeting will also posted AMA bulletin board Aeromodelers Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 317 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders 142 Model Aviation 4 vruj U fITe7V — Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 am getting numerous favorable comments about financial information am putting article get some other remarks too Since job deals primarily money things will buy comes keep am going present schedules membership revenue year 1996 1995 THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC SCHEDULES OF MEMBERSHIP REVENUE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 311996 AND 1995 lee AminL i h1 1908 Amount Em*nti rienLZ Adult full memberships Second adult Youth full memberships Youth no publication Senior citizenS Affiliate memberships Life memberships Intro pilot program Bonus coupon plan Recovered dues Other miscellaneous programs $ 4329951 97918 87285 65136 855059 3520 16250 5950 3575 634% 14 13 09 125 01 02 01 01 00 788% 18 16 12 156 00 03 01 01 00 $ 4404984 97128 90675 65226 800005 3316 9000 5355 5425 1288 AJi 643% 25 13 10 118 00 01 01 01 00 803% 16 17 12 146 00 02 01 01 00 Lit%1000% Percent 1-Percentage total revenue Percent 2- Percentage total membership revenue Adult full memberships provide greatest amount income senior citizens have good representation category other miscellaneous programs represent monies given Academy Model Aeronautics person overpays amount due purchase pledge excess amounts kept separate basically used same purpose contribution designated brings very important matter being considered AMA headquarters something lot read column thinking about great number us age attempt keep wills current very important want maximize amount assets As everyone knows estate taxes very high proposed changes Congress now considering tax high Contributions charitable organizations unlimited amount can given deducted AMA needs consideration its members including contribution will preservation hobby Any have done well aware easy very important estate gifts various organizations given AMA has fortunate enough receive bequest free fighter designated money spent something free flight area Muncie property Eventually money used construction road get site main entrance road named individual made donation has everlasting memorial himself will surely appreciated free fighters never knew him must have derived much personal satisfaction knowing contributed such useful asset modeling Another important contribution made individual museum gave great number planes other memorabilia hobby being exhibited today Very few us can make contributions type size could certainly something small gifts added together helpful Purchasing insurance policy made payable Academy Model Aeronautics great way take small amount money make large gift Another effective way give favorite charity still have use assets receive substantial tax savings contribute appreciated assets charitable remainder trust naming charity beneficiary Appreciated stocks would given charity through use trust donor would receive charitable contribution gift would have no income tax pay increase value stocks other words capital gains tax would bypassed An agreement would entered charity percentage contribution would paid contributor beneficiary income annual basis money could received monthly quarterly semiannually almost type plan acceptable amount deduction allowed tax return year trust established depends entirely calculation made following tax code annual payment trust contributor designated beneficiary should exist taxable income very short very general explanation charitable remainder trust opportunities might stimulate thinking Any attorney deals estates accountant AMA itself sources information regarding procedure Should have interest AMA will certainly glad direct people can assist important benefit contributing manner can designate want contribution used have become permanent memorial needs could have extreme personal pleasure realizing helped make world better some other modeler because what did Until later mber1997 143 Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1 828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGutfin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1 223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 LOU ANDREWS Lou passed away about two years ago daughter Pam Barnard possession two models Aeromaster believe original Trixter Beam Lou designed employed Guillow Anyway aircraft donated AMA museum would like thank Pam donating aircraft AMA Council Meeting July 14 1997 O elected drive out deliver airplanes can tell about 950 miles requiring 18 hours driving did two days stopping Mid-America Race Course attend part Vintage Motorcycle Days event Personally did consider long trip hope some people stop thinking Muncie other side World PAITERN CONTEST pattern contest held Bridgewaser MA over July 4th weekend below three photos contest ficst contest Mat Pecoroni age 13 member Conn Model Airplane Club part Clubs Pattern Team other young man John Glezellis fromMillisMAalsoage 13 SPORT SCALE AT THE NATS managed see part contnA-line event talk Ted Jack Patrolia turned out Jack won event Stephens Akro good Jack damaged Pitts special earlier week photos furnished Ted Patrolia RIC SCALE AT THE NATS Three gentlemen District competed R/C Scale John Wood Ron Gagnor Charlie Nelson believe Charlie first Designer Scale Class PLYMOUTH MA AVIATION DAY held September primarily flying event some models display 144 Model Aviation 4Gary Prater Museum Director Joyce Hager Executive Director Lou Andrews Trixter Beam Jack Patrolia Stephens Akro first place trophy Sport Scale Photo Ted Patrolia Jack Patrolia receiving trophy event director Mike Welshans Photo Ted Patrolia 13 year old Mat Pecoroni Lanier Laser powered Thunder Tiger 61 John Wood 1/ scale Sig Spacewalker Ron Gagnor Sig Morrisey Bravo Charlie Nelson own design Waco 13 year old John Glezellis Goldberg Finesse Warren Boutin e Aeronca Champ built modified Bud Nosen Kit Glenn Loud Ultra Sport 60 ended up P-39 aircraft looked flew very welt Gary Prater Museum director standing beneath Lou Andrews Aeromaster Warrens Champ Jack Patrolias Pitts Viscount background 4 m Ii -1 U 1 LOl iEijjj11jj~ New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Day 908 221-6899 Eve 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 Associate vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstown NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brows USAE AFOENT CMR 460 Box 585 APO AE 09703 Ray Juschkus 59 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 James M Lewis PO 61 Ogdenborg NY 13669-0061 Dave Mathewson Box 613 Camillos NY 13031 Bill Miller PO eov 335 Princeton Jonction NJ 08550 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Drive Booking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikedew 407 Willow Street Lockpo4 NY 14094 Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock CooS Soogerties NY 12477 Adaw sattler 41 Perry Avenue Lathom NY 121 10-2433 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Endicoc NY 13760-4329 Frequency Coordinator Ion Sauler 2062 Robbit Lone Phoenlo NY 13135-9507 315 695-2448 Whoa What break loyal readers month have swamped material field might have chance get own stuff column . fine really have lot fun putting contributions print have tell discovered two Can Top items . $300 per month club shop home builder hangs completed airplanes 18-foot high ceiling Gary Fitch President Southern Tier Aero Radio Society Inc STARS wrote STARS origin dates back 1935 founding members Len Bosworth still active 70s STARS first clubs country concentrate development e model aircraft Having built squadron Bristol Scouts attended meets Rhinebeck NY Kitchener Ontario received national attention articles Model Airplane News Scale RIC Modeler Model Aviation magazine Twenty years ago membership felt order survive urbanization taking place purchase own flying field looked fund-raising ideas decided hold own Scale Rally Working city government Glean NY negotiated use Glean Municipal Airport weekend year humble beginnings event has grown include 150 pilots planes year primary fund raiser Six years ago after having saved thousands dollars purchased 145 acres land dream became reality After having invested some $35000 mortgage payments runway construction 100 ft X 1050 ft building spectator fencing maintenance equipment year away free clear ownership pulled together did own STARS recruits new members month reserves Thursday training new pilots Also have just developed relationship Boy Scouts forming Explorer Group dedicated building flying model aircraft also developing program local school Cuba-Rushford Cuba NY will teaching classes about flight actually bus interested students flying site some buddy-box time Model Aviation arrives school month Last year STARS put flight demonstrations four communities introducing townspeople safe R/C flying draw hundreds local people annual Open House also provide buddy-box instruction activity real hit attendees has positive impact membership enrollments just few things doing have resulted being awarded Gold Leader Club status first application proud came excited about going have secured future look forward continued growth STARS members Gold Leader Club award presentation Don Ogren CD Radio Control Club Rochester RCCR writes annual Roy Edmunds Memorial Fun Fly sponsored RCCR huge success biggest turnout ever 65 registered AMA pilots 105 aircraft ranging size 1/12 scale combat ships e P51 D trainers sport planes wide variety scale ships air constantly flying four very active pilot stations plane safety inspected prior flying appears building skills safety awareness upswing weather good Saturday outstanding Sunday addition continuous fun-filled air spectators treated noon demonstrations K/C combat Saturday no kills cuts mid-airs winch towed glider launch Sunday As often case events great time Long Island Emil Cassanello writes month June busy model aviation scene Long Island Scratch-built show team made up members Suffolk Wings Skyhawks Long Island Aero Radio Society flew held static shows Balloon Festival held Brookhaven airport Wings over Long Island held Gabreski Airport Westhampton opening Cupsogue Beach County Park Westhampton Beach modelers good time reaction general public very favorable Charles Terry air boss Wings over Long Island show saw show Brookhaven airport asked us perfonn Gabreski event Cupsogue Beach event done last minute request Suffolk County Parks Recreation Department didnt have enough room safely conduct R/C airplane operations able put helicopter demonstration taxi some airplanes personal thanks Emil handling last event very short notice 4November1997 145 El] s EIiE 11 1] IE Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 610 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Matthew Turowski 524 Jefferson Street Pottsville PA 17901 717 622-0435 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 1997 NATS Mark Jorgenson President Tusco K/C Club sent letter pertaining first visit NATS .2Id like mention family tremendous time Intemational Hying Site went meet someone chatted Internet competing pylon racing events first exposure racing can tell will back next year blast Darml Rhonda Cady fliers met exemplified what K/C about nice share pylon racing experience volunteered work course during Q40 finals what antsh Mark has found true meaning great national championships. people meet beyond doubt greatest world Plan now attend next year Tusco R/C Club Ohio home vety active modeling clubs Tusco K/C Club Dundee Ohio upeoming cab positive activities have great program local YMCA Mark Jorgenson explains balsa construction YMCA Brad Jorgenson Mike Ferguson assemble Delta Darts patrons mall show Dave Dessecker Loren Ptysi filled mall fine models Findlay Flying Circuits RC Club Ohios second annual Big Bird Fly-In hosted Findlay Flying Circuits AVP Joe Vislay provided shots some action John Shell President White Star K/C Club put together Design Bill Folk CORKS member Monocoupe 90A Mark Hawkens Scott Swanger Findlays President aircraft inspection Alliance Balsa Bees Balsa Bees held first club nite-fly under direction CD Ed Peel Barber Airport Eight pilots participated nearly hundred spectators field outlined light sticks Ed Peel Eagle 63 strobe beacon landing lights Balsa Bees President John Gate funfly Ram Sky-lites Club Vice President Bob Gates As club winds down flying season great winter project become AMA Gold Leader Club. will great benefit YOU Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 Phone 919 848-6719 Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Phone 804 270-5039 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Phone 910 766-1231 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Phone 757595-0997 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Road Chesapeake VA 23322 Phone 757 421-4545 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Phone 302 798-8447 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Phone 540 943-1684 Bliss Teague 625 5th Avenue SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Phone 704 324-2164 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 DISTRICT IV MINI MEETING & FLY IN Reminder about Eastern North Carolina District IV Mini Meeting Fly held Oct 18th Raleigh Durham RIC Clubs Field Flying 1000 AM till dark District Meeting 300 PM till 400 PM Pig Picking Dinner will start 500 PM Pig Picking will catered Holdens Youngsville pig grill hush puppies chicken tea etc can eat $700 plus tax per person Bring airplane fly RDRCs 300 foot runway opportunity meet some people help run AMA tell about ideas ask questions planning purposes need know coming information reservations map flying site contact George Abbott AMA Associate VP eastern Carolina 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 E-Mail George Gabbott462@aolcom YES DO FLY R/C once get asked question actively fly anything answer yes fly fly mostly RIC some rubber powered small airplanes also fly sailplanes off sand dunes outer banks North Carolina photo shows 1/3rd scale Sig Spacewalker after its first flight other fellow Tom Trimble Cub ready its maiden flight LETTER FROM JEFF PHILLIPS DANVILLE VA just wanted give update Flights Unlimited Show Team Danville Aero Modelers season far year date have performed 10 shows approximate total 3500 kids As part show try let kids fly date have introduced Model Aviation via buddy box over 150 kids photo shows kids buddy box assistant principal school also tried buddy box photo approx 250 kids Forest Hill watching show Its sad say news good June 10th team members passed away Cleve Davis passed away due major heart attack Cleve anchors show team could always count him always loved working kids Enclosed picture Cleve kneeling working kids Stony Mill Elem School Cleve very active modeler president County Line R/C club Brown Summit NC will missed knew him DICK SMITH AVP VIRGINIA Its now mid summer flying activities full swing too person still have time other things Shenandoah Valley high point past month Harrisonburgs Valley RIC Flying Clubs 13th annual Ray Gordon Memorial Jumbo Fly-in June 28-29 event have attended times time unable make helping judge select flyers will represent USA F3 World Championships being held Poland August team selection has covered elsewhere wont go further except say USA has strong team heading Championships Harrisonburg Fly-In perhaps best far Reports attending enthusiastic making plans attend next years event Aside good weather flying site general hospitality enjoyed wide variety aircraft hand About 50 planes flight line 32 flyers corning far north New York far west Indiana far south Alabama enjoy relaxed ndly social IMAA type Fly-In will want make next year next big Fly-In around Charlottesvilles Rivanna R/C Clubs IMAA Howard Crispin Memorial Fly-In August 9th Hope see Thats month Dont forget try sign up new AMA Memberwe need can get Time go flying way take kid mber1997 147 m I] i g [v32]U rs au 11 16] 1 Assoclale Vice Presidents Ron Chldgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 WHihelmina Chlhssz 2826 Arbor Place Knoovillo TN 37917 John Cooper 4788 Cloister Cove Mempbis TN 38118 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 38535 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood #43 Meridian MS 38305 Louise laze 296 Hantridge Way Winteroprings FL 33708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorolee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner Boo 4468 Columbus GA 31804 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrva GA 30082 Melvin SIres 781 Boardoran Rd Aiken SC 29803 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N Riser Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 888 Boo 10387 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Biackwell 207W Sandcrenk Rd. Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 have much report month Ill lucky get page have just Council meeting voting recorded below First have couple important things report have started District Newsletter MAIL am using Juno E-MAIL address Juno-JimMcNeill-AMA-L-2 would like receive District Newsletter computer mail E-MAIL address AMA Clubs now have E-MAIL address members now get E-MAIL computer place business started/founded AMA National Newsletter years ago edited 10 12 years can crank out newsletter good anybody have new AMA Assoc VP Greenville South Carolina area Mr Mike Gregory has agreed accept position Mike CDs helps run Joe Nail affair year AMA Council meeting 2 weeks ago voted what Motion made accept AAAA Contest 1997 United States Free Flight Championships Lost Hills California August30 Sept 1 1997 voted YES Passed Motion made allow Executive Director fill two positions Hdqrs Education Coordinator Flying Site Associate voted YES Passed motion made accept Insurance Committee recommendation increase professional liability coverage Directors Officers $3000000 $50000 deductable voted YES Passed motion made insert published columns officers staff shall reviewed Publications Committee accuracy information presented after paragraph 3 Publications Committee Policy voted YES Passed motion made adopt second page Publications Committee s General Policies MODEL AVIATION columns July 22 1995 Executive Council minutes voted YES Passed motion made accept change under Official Publication relating Article XIII Standing Rules Section delete sole replace Executive Director Publications Committee voted Yes Passed motion made allocate $100000 purpose funding Resource Development effort pending presentation AND acceptance Business Plan future Executive Council meeting voted NO Passed motion made table MOTION VII immediate motion above voted YES Failed motion made accept Scholarship Committee recommendations voted YES Passed motion made approve recommendation Awards Committee create award called Presidents Award award will used honor acknowledge recognize thank service grants gifts persons organizations institutions award may presented 3 times within year Executive Council consensus Beginning 4th consensus Council will needed An annual report will furnished President recipients previous year award will metal wood plaque voted YES Passed motion made approve recommendation Awards Committee create award called Executive Vice Presidents LEGION OF HONOR award will used thank persons clubs organizations companies money contributions AMA would include endowments gifts acknowledgements pecuniary nature award may presented 3 times within year Executive Council approval Beginning 4th approval Council will needed An annual report will furnished Council Executive Vice President recipients previous year voted YES Passed motion made approve recommendation Awards committee create 3 awards honor District Vice Presidents serving Executive Council EXEMPLARY SERVICE AWARD automatic after 3 years service DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD is automatic after 6 years service FELLOWSHIP AWARD automatic after 9 years service voted YES Motion passed motion made approve recommendation Awards Committee create award called DISTRICT SERVICE AWARD award will used within District acknowledgements service award may presented 3 times within year Executive Council approval Beginning 4th approval Council will needed An annual report will furnished Council Vice President recipients previous year Motion passed voted YES motion made accept Merchandising Business Plan presented release funds allocated April 19 1997 Executive Council meeting voted YES Passed motion made accept dues structure 1998 Membership follows OPEN$4800 $9300 2 years EXTRA FAMILY$3000 MEMBERSHIP SENIOR CITIZEN$3800 SR mag $1500WIThOUT MAG $700 JRwithmag $1300WiTHOUT MAG $100 voted YES Passed motion made rescind MOTION IV regarding Student Membership April 21 1993 Executive Council Minutes voted YES Passed Rescinded motion extend magazine $7 Junior Membership cover organized school projects essence Juniors enrolled school-sponsored program includes flight instruction part project may become members $7 annual fee motion made rescind MOTION XXI regarding Junior Family Dues Nov 9 1991 Executive Council Minutes voted YES Passed Rescinded motion beginning 1993 will youth family membership youth members live household another member receiving magazine motion made allocate legal expenses amount $1048 Oregon clubs voted YES Passed motion made add Safety Code Radio Control Section line #7 insert between SNELL race course comma NOCASE acceptable standard Line 7 organized racing event requires officials callers contestants must properiy wear helmets OSHA DOT ANSI SNELL NOCASE comparable Standard race course addition officials occupying safety cages must wear protective eyewear voted YES Passed motion made recommend Hall Fame Committee declare 1998 Pioneer Year conduct special induction deserving Pioneers Aeromodeling 70 yrs older recognition during 1998 Homecoming named Celebration Pioneers voted YES Passed motion made amend MOTION XX ending sentence after word older delete remainder motion wording Motion passed voted YES motion made further amend motion XX deleting reference 70 Years old voted NO Motion failed Model Aviation nois / Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet sysbauer@charlieCnSiitedu Associate Vice Presidents illinois Deb & Scott Justice 1565 Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Ksiiend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61 761-1 202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 B Decatur N 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-31 08 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears 605 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct Saint Charles MO 83304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 1238 Higginaville MO 64037 816 584-6284 Fax 816 584-6285 CHICAGO IL Members five area clubs got together provide static display large scale WW RC aircraft part ceremonies commemorating 80th anniversary U S entry WW anniversary event conducted Rosehill Cemetery Museum Chicago model aircraft shared tent full scale replica Fokker Eindecker Some great large scale pictured below M Ziskas Pup next W Browns D-VII next J Snyders DR 1 next 0 Fluhertys Nieport J Kummerow s Pup Talk about giant scale! Eindecker arnves Belleville IL Club #243 Belleville RC Flyers held 10 Pylon Race heat ten laps around three pylon course total distance 3600 feet stock engines minimum wing area 140 square inches races close winner usually determined last lap Pictured winners L R J Lewis 4th M Gatten 2nd W Aanstad 5th R Brem 3rd L Elder 1st club also held builders contest club members judging criteria included overall appearance trueness alignment radio installation engine mounting covering finish overall workmanship Pictured some entries D Armstrong sent above information photos also sent shots East side RC annual Float fly weather misty photos still give good idea great flying site Horseshoe Lake State Park mber 1997 149 I--6 Iowa Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Don Bentfield Vice President 1OW Minnehaha St Paul MN 551 04-1909 612 645-2984 612645-1223 FAX dbentfield@junocom dbentfield@worldnetattnet Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Prequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2767 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville MI 48167 Ph 810486-4800 great sadness must report friend Pete Waters has resigned Michigan AVP Pete will remain Eastern Frequency Coordinator continue handle Eastern AMA Show Display Pete said wants time Avid Flyer project other stuff has going us District VII will really miss Pete Worlds Biggest Thank work area rest nation goes well well find bunch little District jobs will keep involved us District VII Information recent update clubs listings United States shows District VII has 241 chartered clubs 104 % total USA clubs rank 5th out 11 Districts Im always amazed frozen northland has clubs people involved sport might add majority AMA members District very active throughout entire year earn All-Season patch its accomplishment Congratulations fliers Its very busy last few months shortened Exec Council meeting because some real-life business quick trip Ankeny short trip Oshkosh club visit weekend crash failed downlink between brain thumb some flying between ralnstorms during week Now really starting have some fun really nice things about job get meet share airspace different clubs throughout year month would like feature Minnesota club celebrating 50th consecutive year active participation Model Aviation Minneapolis Model Aero Club has flying nearly long Ive earth venue primarily free flight real activity working youth people have set up applied youth-orientated programs club Ive heard about Theyve kept AMA busy providing Delta Darts last few years have designed several basic flyers fly better just easy build show stuff give classes building demos flight demos ongoing flight training year long indoors out help schools around Minneapolis St Paul Minnesota lot surrounding areas Its estimated touch lives several thousand youngsters year theyve doing over fifty years celebration will take place midOctober year would like some additional information especially past members contact Ill pass may go record believe Free Flight Control Line communities still offer simplest economical way get started sport/hobby model aviation Congratulations Minneapolis Model Aero Club fliers Midwest Keep up good work Its people clubs like yours make entire sport fun interesting rewarding 150 Model Aviation ing-to-fly area during fiy Mid-State Aeroguidance Ciub Marshfieid WI Photo J Rasmussen Herman Fessier R Minneapolis Model Aero Club gives Grandson Grampa some flying tips group youngsters wait flight demo 3M Flyers Club field club hosts youth group nearly month during summer Part pit area air show Chesaning Area Model Flying Club great turnout crowds spectators Photo E Harbin small portion pit area during Fly-In/Open house Thunderbirds R/C Club Gaiesburg Ml Photo R Lanson backyard flying site Terry Edmonds Part crew Washington AreaFAi Soaring Team Selection Chairman Modelers MAC contest Photo Dused Annual Misty Meadows GishSoaring Classic Photo T Edmonds * I 11 U 1 [e aUHIE 1 1 k Arkansas Loulorana / New Mexico Oklahoma Teoas George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX anowero 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 Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 1261/o 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 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Yet another group modelers have combined talents formed club served community exerting effort have found site fly after being confronted rejections following message received fine group Boerne Area Modeling Society BAMS existence less year has survived flourishing after number flying site rejection setbacks Texas Hill country group dedicated aeromodelers now 26 members through persistence teamwork club organized August 1996 already has number accomplishments far outweigh experience rejections process selecting officers establishing committees drafting charter group continued have discussions about participation contributions community first major outing fun fly March 22 1997 event referred Fun Fly Family Feast held Kendall County Fairgrounds Racetrack During half day affair public invited view static displays flying demonstrations enjoy food sold local Boy Scouts trainer model support equipment made available lucky raffle ticket buyer raffle proceeds donated Childrens Inn Boeme rehabilitative/adoptive home medically fragile children hard tell bigger smile children watched flying club members Pres Ron Royer presented donation next effort did result financial gain contribution intended get publicity club What better way call attention join parade down Main Street float complete airplanes red white blue streamers candy kids part Boeme Bergfest Parade held June 1997 Rewards smiles both children adults marked event Paid Full parade after another Comfort Texas July 4th Celebration Parade time besides stirring community interests presentation First Place Trophy Best Organization Float BAMS Just prior Comfort Parade Sec Bob Breiding Treas Troy Hall gave show tell presentation Cub Scout Den Messiah Lutheran Church Need tell felt pretty proud day result last years activity BAMS now have flying site Comfort Air Park Once again have example community conscious people literally creating place area coexsistence between its citizens modeling Pat Tritle another work horse type way up Albuquerque NM something Pats working Delta Dart program last year Now find CD ran First Annual All-Scale Fly-In June 28 29 1997 NMSA hosted 29 flyers brought almost 100 models Arizona Colorado New Mexico variety apparent photos will let speak quality end can show November 1997 151 Best Show went Frank Green Cedaridge Co Sikorsky S-38 amphibian Gorgeous detail New Mexico Scale Associations first what annual affair Mark calendar Gee Bee Z came Tucson AZ its master Jim Lynch Outstanding best fighters WWll FW-190D ably duplicated Paul Schaefer Albuquerque NM Dig flat land Boerne area Modeling Society BAMS won first place Comfort 4th July Parade float effort called CD Pat Tritle himself flew fine attention modeling communityNiewport 17 Albuquerque Only prop gives away Roy Royer BAMS pros presents check great shot Brian Rubersons amount $756 benefit Luscomb 8A Well staged again Childrens Inn Boerne check prop gives away Brian came represents profit made raffle way Loveland Co s Vice Pr POi Solen t Days 701445-3332 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 Sauna KS 67401 Jim Rlcketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Nebraska Genoa R/C Flyers Genoa Nebraska Annual Fun Fly June 8 1997 Genoa RYC Annual Fun Fly Clear skies temp lower 80s light wind right down runway Can really Genoa Usually have least cross wind Thirty fliers 50 plus planes enjoyed non-typical Sunday weather fliers kept skies buzzing airplanes ranging size 20 size trainer giant size Extra Cory Sweet brought out thing Cub wing bolted rain gutter said P-38 l style Did nice flat spin way ground Jeff Svehla outdone rekitted Hots right front crowd think did just sympathy could win Ugly Stick club gave away AU great time everyone Next year bigger better special thanks Bob Pasonault Cory Sweet work grooming field special thanks Jack Sibert AVP stopping out Jack didnt stay long due graduation attend Les Hardesty Genoa RIG Fliers Right Group picture Genoa R/C Flyers Annual Fun Fly June 8 1997 Flight line Genoa RIC Flyers Annual Fun Fly June 8 1997 York Thunderbirds Dedicate New Field June 1 visitors enthusiasts looked sky see what buzz about York Thunderbird Club held fun fly first several years new field located south York Nebraska new home located Knox Landing next Jerry Craig Bairs Ag Flight Service Space landing strip events stand provided B airs Considerable work members York club have produced top notch field flier would proud event attracted 110 people including 40 remote control pilots York Lincoln Grand Island Hastings far away Callaway spent day socializing flying solo routines stunt flying such formation flying dog fighting York group has 25 members Tyler Laudenklos youngest 12 He has flying since age 9 Most spectators show up witness Elmer Johnson known affectionately One-Flight Johnson Johnson didnt let crowd down members York Club job well done r Laudenklos age 12 Youngest member York Thunderbirds Flying Club York Nebraska 152 Model Aviation field York Thunderbirds Fun Fly Jack Sibert AVP District 9 Nebraska Tyler Laudenklos Arizona / California / Hawaii / Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President 85271 602 708-0222 richh@primenetcom wwama-1 Ocorn/ama Glenn Caner Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See last montha column additional AVPs Coordinatora Expo. As write months column making final preparations 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition course time read will concluded Hopefully bit luck help weatherman Ill able report success event district column January issue magazine new event significant learning curve 97 Expo no exception few challenges along way difficult task locating securing sites various venues single issue undoubtedly greatest challenge As late June still negotiating flying sites making final adjustments event schedule As such extremely limited ability finalize promotional effort provide timely materials modelers vendors Nonetheless able provide general information through ads provided Model Aviation frequent updates included District column Planning such event no easy task its success depends dedicated team individuals event could have accomplished help of volunteers committed time efforts would like express thanks members Expo Planning Committee representing dozen clubs around San Francisco Bay area would also like thank CDs volunteer workers individual events would like extend personal appreciation thanks Mr Don Goeschl Lancaster California Mr Brian Nelson Morgan Hill served co-coordinators Expo personal dedication commitment 97 Expo would have possible Officer Columns question whether continue District columns Model Aviation part AMA News has once again come before Executive Council issue discussed July EC meeting November agenda may contain motion eliminate officer columns Though motion would eliminate columns magazine will likely offer alternative means VPs communicate constituents such through district newsletter web page am personally opposed eliminating columns however am open new ideas welcome comments suggestions issue Till next time. Keepem safe Keepemflyn w. Association President Don Gulihur presides over District X regional meeting club officers AMA Members thanks Don Association SEF great event Below. Aeromodeling high tech innovation merge California modeler Larry Wolfe Jet Hangar Hobbies provides support joint UCLA / Boeing NASA project develop self-sustaining solar powered UAV designed achieve autonomous formation high altitude flight project aimed developing selfpowered unmanned aircraft can stay aloft days weeks perhaps months prototype left has 43 wing span weighs just over 100 pounds November1997 153 Associate Vice Presidents Michael Lance R Dick Wareham clean up Ultimate Bipe end great day flying Joint Military RC Flyers field located Camp Pendleton Marine Base just south San Clemente California mix both military personnel local modelers club enjoys great relationship base operates off spacious helispots used Marine field training Left. July 26 annual San Diego Stadium Swap Meet sponsored San Diego County Association Model Clubs Traditionally held parking lot Jack Murphy Stadium years event hosted San Diego Silent Electric Flyers held club field magnificent Mission Bay U] 1 11 [e DIE 11 si urn Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hswkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 823 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Saser 781 Lilloont Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinstor Al Watson 130 145th NE. Bellevue WA 98007 An Anonymous Just Plane Bill report no photos came about Bel-Air Flyers Big Bird event June 7-8 According JP Bill 41 flyers signed registered 61 a/c 190 flights perfect weather flight earned pilot ticket raffle held after show Everyone came away something Q-35 set cozies entertainment Bill pulled old chesmut drop-the-transmitter stunt Doing drunk bit isnt PC cell phones around cant heart attack sol did stumble-and-toss Hidden pilot flew Kadet very convincingly reassembled Tx Several spectators did ask announcer really put-on Anonymous mentioned really outstanding a/c 12 C-47 retracts made several flawless flights neither details nor pilot Perhaps someone out has both photo details well share Dick Wickline sent some material young stars Henson Baffle Hensons lived Battle Ground WA NE Vancouver WA last four year 14 years Henson wrote dad started Ucontrol airplanes around 4 years old played R/C cars around 5 learn focus object motion hand soloed 10 years started racing month later Medford OR ftrst heat did great crashed landing thought done weekend dad Henry Bartle thought otherwise hour three bottles super glue later flying again competed 89 Nats Tn-cities flew profile speed very lucky win 901 went Nats Lawrenceville IL competed tAA profile speed broke lot motors lost also competed combat lost great time going compete 95 Nats grades good enough leave home 961 did much better Dad flew back Muncie home built hi-plane compete am Junior National Champion FM F3D Quarter 40 Quicky 500 hold Junior record events Medford June 22 97 lowered record 11133 mm Quarter 40 much fun Medford cannot wait come back next year really want thank parents support transportation Don Pesznecker President PASS sent following story about fine young man just completed LSF Level 5 4th July weekend 1997 Barry Kurath won Unlimited Class Thermal Duration contest Pasco WA doing Barry completed project started 1986 slow start him taking 8 years complete LSF Level 2 Because some prodding myself some other members Portland Area Sailplane Society PASS couple years ago Barry made LSF Level 5 high priority goal As completed Levels 3 & 4 capabilities sailplane pilot improved greatly June 1996 Barry organized LSF Level 4 & 5 accomplishment weekend Tn-Cities area Washington State During weekend Barry made two flights first flight 10 kilometer goal & return 2 hour thermal flight next day did 8 hour slope flight Only two flights total flying time 10 hours 15 minutes first contest win Level 5 August 96 second win came May 97 LSF Level 5 culminated tn Pasco believe Barry first Oregon resident reach Level 5 What makes feat remarkable Barry has lived Hemophilia life infected HIV through medicine about 15 years ago now has AIDS way keeps setting goals himself reaching inspiration know him Congratulations Barry ajob well done Model Aviation on Bartle Dad HenryBarry Kurath right Don Pesznecker
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/11
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News Academy ModelAeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Joe Beshar Wes De Cou Incumbent Late last year asked elect Vice President District II did time promised would work hard earn trust respect concentrating flying site acquisition retention directing AMAs attention resources toward membership growth also made sure access through US mail over telephone computer via e-mail few months since special election have become chairman membership committee currently process determine just what need to win back previous AMA members retain current membership base stimulate new membership things key keeping dues increases out future will contribute get full attention club needs concerned about flying site retention last few months have spent hours meeting individual clubs township officials officials various govennnental agencies effort assure what sites have keep potential exists get new sites make able secure financial relief form toan club field rendered unusable paving contractor defaulted contract field finished memberships rise Regular readers column will notice have traveled four corners district effort assure everyone district gets representation should expect visit flying events nearly weekend sometimes twice day visit club meetings whenever invited Whenever together talk little listen lot Ive developed goals district based input talk listen.and act ask continued support accomplish common goals Having served successfully past Vice Pres District II am very familiar duties responsibilities elected position intention elected just Vice Pres involved Vice Pres believe order represent AMA membership depth involvement prime requisite administrative foundation Aeromodeling has always joy interests segments indoor thin outdoor free flight RC glow electric sport scale whatever building flying fellowship has generated within modeling community 19401 official Class free flight world record holder past Pres North Jersey RC Club increased membership 11 135 past Pres Society Antique Modelers increased membership 275 1500 past Pres Interstate Flying Club arranged flying site Bear Mt Interstate Park NY directed AMA Mortgage Depletion Program raised over $25000 directed Lee Renaud Memorial Program benefit AMA library successfully negotiated chartered AMA clubs conceived directed Aero Picnic Program Model Airplane News past Pres Old time Eagles MAC Inducted AMA SAM Hall Fame recipient 2 AMA Distinguished Service Awards Carl Goldberg Vital People award served AMA representive Paris FAI/CIAM F3E Electro-Flight committee meetings Chairman US Electric Team Selection committee As model builder designer have published over 25 model articles model magazines believe am best candidate VP District II would appreciate vote important vote -SO PLEASE VOTERay Juschkus have involved model aviation over fifty years joining AMA 1946 Since have flown free flight power rubber tow line gliders control line stunt speed Navy Carrier winning first place 1962 Nats 1975 began flying C power sailplanes last 18 years have served Associate VP District II AMA represented VP several AMA Council meetings Reston Muncie Have held office various modeling organizations include VP District II National Soaring Society VP Long Island Silent Flyers PR Director Eastern Soaring League have written articles Flying Models magazine since 1982 have photographed eight covers illustrating models built am now semi-retired after being professional corporate photographer 46 years 20 years David Rockefellers personal photographer last fifteen years owned operated Wall Street studio photographing senior executives Fortune 500 companies Presently enjoy part time position Staff Photographer NY City Council Boy Scouts America am lifelong year round resident District II means above experience can serve represent districts best interest has dream Vice President will very best serve elected will use monthly column personal soapbox will promote club business AMA recognize issues affect members Chuck Foreman incumbent time has come once again ask vote also help may continue Vice President AMA District IV As know elected finish out remainder Howards unexpired term year now ending year has given chance see could job importantly could contribute growth AMA represent AMA member conclusion isyes have lot experience District lV what November 1997 139 Inside View Headquarters District Vice President direction AMA going What should AMA doing keep up changes hobby AMA listening member What does membership want AMA get youth today involved can future AMA leaders can AMA members get AMA listen concerns requests some questions have asked past year No have answers other questions help can make difference Obviously AMA needs effective team working develop answers questions generate strategies growth believe qualifications make strong candidate help resolve other issues have active AMA member well over 40 years 27 years leader member 15 active contest director served District IV vice president 1979 1983 past year have worked NATS communication manager 13 years served NATS executive committee 12 years Presently serve AMA Property Acquisitions Development Committee Leader Member Committee SIG Committee Membership Committee AMA liaison IMAA 1995 awarded AMA Fellow award services AMA feel experience can contribute growth AMA help serve AMA member Last least want job representing District IV member would like remain member District IV team assist making positive difference sharing responsibility dealing common concerns decision run district vice president position taken lightly like manner vote should considered carefully order select person will serve well desire key ingredient serving background depth experience very important well takes lot time job right have timeall need now vote Charles R Bauer incumbent campaign statement simple straightfoward serve members District VI During past three years have attempted visit clubs possible throughout district club meetings funflies contests swap meets have problems solve together have solved concerned aging membership assure Executive Council attempting come up ways attract new members hobby committees serve Education committee emphasis work clubs others foster programs school age youth helping funds several programs throughout country encourage young people learn about aviation should executive council next directing its energy flying sites Clubs need help acquiring keeping flying sites questions would like answered please contact Phone 7080457-0565 FAX 708457-2177 e-mail sysbauerharliecnsiitedu Jim Sears 1994 gave up being AMA District VI Vice President time couldnt give representation felt deserved Since Ive retired have term rest request Ive decided run office again As Vice President will represent sport Flyers point view Although understand approve needs competition flyers realize majority us AMA members just want leave competition working lives going favorite flying sites job representive will remind AMA Executive Council grass roots modelers make policies As Vice President Ill continue make trips can sure can see possible During travels AMA officer Ive learned important visit clubs events Before make promises cant keep let ask make promise past elections membership has shown little interest runs organization because chose vote Make sure have say process promise youll vote 1997 election AMA District VI Vice President right member should exercised course vote would greatly appreciated Please vote III3j Sandy Frank am Dr Sandy Frank Weatherford TX am asking vote election choose representive serve AMA Board Directors 19982000 term office will set course AMA takes next century vote needed important have aeromodeler life AMA member since 1957 Life Member AMA L-69 have built flown competed types CIL F/F R/C models began Weatherford club organize bi-annual swap meet father Murry Frank AMA Fellow & Council Representive 1971-1978 taught child about modeling personal fulfillment AMA volunteer work have local regional national volunteer AMA worker 30 years studied Aerospace Engineering University Texas Arlington am 49 years old married 20 years semi-retired Licensed Psychologist PhD having operated own successful private practice 20 years Aeromodeling life can will devote time effort represent well will support no dues increases no AMA instigated lawsuits local modeling support AMAs highest priority open communications between AMA its members will best represent consensus membership AMA District VIII Historically 10% membership votes Please vote vote will sincerely appreciated Thank Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos Weatherford TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817 599-7131 e mail sfrank@ tenetedu Richard Hanson incumbent As know am current Vice President AMA District X am seeking reelection second full term office continue serving representative AMA Executive Council As District Vice President have dedicated efforts towards seeking out issues concern members District towards working member Executive Council presenting views supporting initiatives aimed addressing member concerns During term office have traveled much District meet individual modelers local leaders AMA chartered clubs have gained extensive working knowledge local regional issues challenging existence growth great sport/hobby Though District has made substantial progress areas communications community involvement youth programming public relations still much needs accomplished decline number flying sites aging erosion AMA membership uncertainty aeromodeling industry lack confidence national leadership critical issues facing us issues must addressed can no longer afford minimize concerns wait others find solutions need strong resolute leadership national organization going bring aeromodeling twenty-first century us must part support pledge continue advocating interests District X will ardently endeavor preservation advancement model aviation Model Aviation 7U1 N A72 II FUR Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Now Nats over its time get back routine business hand mainly running museum pushing forward initiatives have recently undertaken Almost day during Nats people come museum requests research information donations making month July interesting hectic year now its time focus future plough ahead projects such History Program Museum Assessment Program publicizing museum promoting public working special projects like photographing collection planning short- long-range expansion exhibits museum store Norm Rosenstock has working tirelessly AMA History Program Recently sent first assemblage biographies museum order make accessible membership recently asked Norm put together some ideas value enormous project replied wonderful Brooklyn accent see Gary purposes program give younger modelers some idea AMA came some struggles involved creating advancements aviation preserving ability fly Well said Norm added problem Heroes aging population something done soon will gone taking exploits experiences developed fascinating hobby famous modelers have already contributed library biographies unfortunately too have reached point can no longer create documentation lives have passed away infinitely difficult try reconstruct Heros life after gone Therefore goal try get biographies now . before its too late . will come forth biography such greats Carl Goldberg . Chet Lanzo already gone April last year Norm wrote population modelers generation leaving us fierce rate month read model magazine another obituary grieving passing yet another great modeler years modeling did ever see such proliferation obituaries owe people measure gratitude rich heritage have left us uld forgotten Norm also wanted emphasize job processing biographies writing someone wants write biography friend help someone write autobiography cant themselves need contact request form #2 Form #1 people can write own Norms phone number 561 798-5154 address 124 Granada St Royal Palm Beach FL 33411 point view purposes biography program enrich meaning collection because biographies about lives people have objects museum example would great someone would write biography recently departed Victor Stanzel go late Ed Rhetts Tiger Shark donated Eds wife last year could use biography Ed well since center modeling activity Charleston area according Mel Landis member helped get model museum now able make number completed biographies available interested Requests should sent Dick Kennison Registrar National Model Aviation Museum 5151 WE Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Most bios less 10 pages length cost $3 Longer bios cost $5 first list names Norm has processed thus far Albrecht Jack #1063 Anhoizer Hank #109822 Alaback James #4483 Bauer Charlie #64813 Bekins Don #95097 Brown William L #72439 Bucic George #L-227 Boucher Rolland #961 Champine Robert #5160 Crispin Howard #568 Carson Richard #174 Cunnyngham Vic Sr #L-980 Dean C 152926 Ehling FrankV #798 Hagen Horace #231 HardLes #4639 Hicks Graham #7994 Hunton John #22856 Kania Mat #1473 Kummer Ralph #574144 Koval Joe #2556 Lehmberg Alfred #L-86 Lidgard Edward #808 Lorenz De #28790 Lutz Dan #P-500 Nelson Gerry #2025 Pohlmann Hank #1969 Pond Betram #915 Raspante Joseph #670 Reynolds Francis #9242 1 Rosenstock Norm #1670 Schroeder Art #172 Schulman Leon #L-8 Taibi Sal #3255 Tannis Richard #627 Towne Dean # Upton Bob #6429 Willoughby Dale #436 Winter Bill #719 Worth John #13 Wisniewski Bill #6258 photo recent important donation Dick Kennison Librarian/Regristrar writes Lou Andrews prototype Aeromaster now resides National Model Aviation Musem can enjoyed thanks generosity Pamela Barnard daughter Lou wellknown model designer founder Andrews Aircraft Model Company kited popular kits over years including Ray series However famous Aeromaster burst scene July 30 1965 hands Ernie Huber performed impressive acrobatic show Aeromaster Saturday spectators Nationals Soon after Aeromaster kit became available since large number Aeromasters have built flown may have enjoyed model has gone through several permutations continues production currently available Giant Aeromaster version Dick told built too mber 1997 141 MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know flfl Model Aviation 5ii Suggestion Line phone 317 2884899 extension 223 EMLEF 1MW AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth being famous reason enough Hall Fame necessarily lot depends what person famous long theyve famous whether reason being famous self-focused whether substantially affected others ways Hall Fame example Maxwell Bassett changed nature Free Flight contests forever won events 30s using has engine power everybody else using rubber power Competition rules changed result gas rubber power have competed separately ever since Thus name Bassett became famous singular effect activities others Furthermore whole industry developed production sale gas engines result Maxwells contribution based engine used designed built Bill Brown became equally famous important thing led fame Maxwell Bill first what did Other fliers engine manufacturers came along afterward some got famous too same extentthey simply use gas engines win contests contrast some people became famous after years doing something outstanding some like Henry Struck fame developed over years designed outstanding models others used win contests Henry won share too totality wins using designs put him pedestal above others singular effort brought fame Ed Izzo developed technique cutting wings other parts out blocks foam giving modelers choice away traditional balsa structures standard years again effect Eds contribution other people made him famous too became famous other things foam-cutting development enough itself get him Hall Fame brings up point No criteria exist guide selection candidates Hall Fame some cases like above also election year Neil Armstrong reason selection obvious other cases widespread disagreement what should qualify someone Hall Fame Some names come up year after year yet dont get Others get first year nominated Contributing disagreement minimum requirements fact though article about AMA Hall Fame isnt requirement candidate AMA member need ever have member consensus seems someone did something special model aviation general thats enough considered some disagreement whether what someone has become famous should have benefitted AMA doing something regardless AMA connection OK Fortunately history AMA Hall Fame selection has fairly well sorted out contradictions controversywith some glitches sureby factor diverse viewpoints other words have enough people different backgrounds viewpoints doing voting whatever majority can agree likely produce reasonable choice consider may 40-50 nominations given year result election five six theory multiple viewpoints works fairly well situation has changing recent years selection committee composed past AMA presidents generally conceded responsible group handle responsibility Considering have 22 presidents date number involved seems first thought enough However currently 10 past presidents committee has shrunk considerably Also age level still around now quite high suggesting age-related bias may inherent existing system work adequately appears need larger selection committee sure have enough viewpoints lieu specific selection criteria has suggested logical expansion committee might add previous District VicePresidents past presidents Without checking out numbers involved would seem might reasonable thing case need looking Hall Fame selection process general considering either development some specific criteria selection expanded committee factors being discussed among AMA members officers throw opinion pot would help have additional input eeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing Minutes recent Council meeting will also posted AMA bulletin board Aeromodelers Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 317 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders 142 Model Aviation 4 vruj U fITe7V — Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 am getting numerous favorable comments about financial information am putting article get some other remarks too Since job deals primarily money things will buy comes keep am going present schedules membership revenue year 1996 1995 THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC SCHEDULES OF MEMBERSHIP REVENUE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 311996 AND 1995 lee AminL i h1 1908 Amount Em*nti rienLZ Adult full memberships Second adult Youth full memberships Youth no publication Senior citizenS Affiliate memberships Life memberships Intro pilot program Bonus coupon plan Recovered dues Other miscellaneous programs $ 4329951 97918 87285 65136 855059 3520 16250 5950 3575 634% 14 13 09 125 01 02 01 01 00 788% 18 16 12 156 00 03 01 01 00 $ 4404984 97128 90675 65226 800005 3316 9000 5355 5425 1288 AJi 643% 25 13 10 118 00 01 01 01 00 803% 16 17 12 146 00 02 01 01 00 Lit%1000% Percent 1-Percentage total revenue Percent 2- Percentage total membership revenue Adult full memberships provide greatest amount income senior citizens have good representation category other miscellaneous programs represent monies given Academy Model Aeronautics person overpays amount due purchase pledge excess amounts kept separate basically used same purpose contribution designated brings very important matter being considered AMA headquarters something lot read column thinking about great number us age attempt keep wills current very important want maximize amount assets As everyone knows estate taxes very high proposed changes Congress now considering tax high Contributions charitable organizations unlimited amount can given deducted AMA needs consideration its members including contribution will preservation hobby Any have done well aware easy very important estate gifts various organizations given AMA has fortunate enough receive bequest free fighter designated money spent something free flight area Muncie property Eventually money used construction road get site main entrance road named individual made donation has everlasting memorial himself will surely appreciated free fighters never knew him must have derived much personal satisfaction knowing contributed such useful asset modeling Another important contribution made individual museum gave great number planes other memorabilia hobby being exhibited today Very few us can make contributions type size could certainly something small gifts added together helpful Purchasing insurance policy made payable Academy Model Aeronautics great way take small amount money make large gift Another effective way give favorite charity still have use assets receive substantial tax savings contribute appreciated assets charitable remainder trust naming charity beneficiary Appreciated stocks would given charity through use trust donor would receive charitable contribution gift would have no income tax pay increase value stocks other words capital gains tax would bypassed An agreement would entered charity percentage contribution would paid contributor beneficiary income annual basis money could received monthly quarterly semiannually almost type plan acceptable amount deduction allowed tax return year trust established depends entirely calculation made following tax code annual payment trust contributor designated beneficiary should exist taxable income very short very general explanation charitable remainder trust opportunities might stimulate thinking Any attorney deals estates accountant AMA itself sources information regarding procedure Should have interest AMA will certainly glad direct people can assist important benefit contributing manner can designate want contribution used have become permanent memorial needs could have extreme personal pleasure realizing helped make world better some other modeler because what did Until later mber1997 143 Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1 828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGutfin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1 223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 LOU ANDREWS Lou passed away about two years ago daughter Pam Barnard possession two models Aeromaster believe original Trixter Beam Lou designed employed Guillow Anyway aircraft donated AMA museum would like thank Pam donating aircraft AMA Council Meeting July 14 1997 O elected drive out deliver airplanes can tell about 950 miles requiring 18 hours driving did two days stopping Mid-America Race Course attend part Vintage Motorcycle Days event Personally did consider long trip hope some people stop thinking Muncie other side World PAITERN CONTEST pattern contest held Bridgewaser MA over July 4th weekend below three photos contest ficst contest Mat Pecoroni age 13 member Conn Model Airplane Club part Clubs Pattern Team other young man John Glezellis fromMillisMAalsoage 13 SPORT SCALE AT THE NATS managed see part contnA-line event talk Ted Jack Patrolia turned out Jack won event Stephens Akro good Jack damaged Pitts special earlier week photos furnished Ted Patrolia RIC SCALE AT THE NATS Three gentlemen District competed R/C Scale John Wood Ron Gagnor Charlie Nelson believe Charlie first Designer Scale Class PLYMOUTH MA AVIATION DAY held September primarily flying event some models display 144 Model Aviation 4Gary Prater Museum Director Joyce Hager Executive Director Lou Andrews Trixter Beam Jack Patrolia Stephens Akro first place trophy Sport Scale Photo Ted Patrolia Jack Patrolia receiving trophy event director Mike Welshans Photo Ted Patrolia 13 year old Mat Pecoroni Lanier Laser powered Thunder Tiger 61 John Wood 1/ scale Sig Spacewalker Ron Gagnor Sig Morrisey Bravo Charlie Nelson own design Waco 13 year old John Glezellis Goldberg Finesse Warren Boutin e Aeronca Champ built modified Bud Nosen Kit Glenn Loud Ultra Sport 60 ended up P-39 aircraft looked flew very welt Gary Prater Museum director standing beneath Lou Andrews Aeromaster Warrens Champ Jack Patrolias Pitts Viscount background 4 m Ii -1 U 1 LOl iEijjj11jj~ New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Day 908 221-6899 Eve 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 Associate vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstown NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brows USAE AFOENT CMR 460 Box 585 APO AE 09703 Ray Juschkus 59 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 James M Lewis PO 61 Ogdenborg NY 13669-0061 Dave Mathewson Box 613 Camillos NY 13031 Bill Miller PO eov 335 Princeton Jonction NJ 08550 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Drive Booking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikedew 407 Willow Street Lockpo4 NY 14094 Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock CooS Soogerties NY 12477 Adaw sattler 41 Perry Avenue Lathom NY 121 10-2433 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Endicoc NY 13760-4329 Frequency Coordinator Ion Sauler 2062 Robbit Lone Phoenlo NY 13135-9507 315 695-2448 Whoa What break loyal readers month have swamped material field might have chance get own stuff column . fine really have lot fun putting contributions print have tell discovered two Can Top items . $300 per month club shop home builder hangs completed airplanes 18-foot high ceiling Gary Fitch President Southern Tier Aero Radio Society Inc STARS wrote STARS origin dates back 1935 founding members Len Bosworth still active 70s STARS first clubs country concentrate development e model aircraft Having built squadron Bristol Scouts attended meets Rhinebeck NY Kitchener Ontario received national attention articles Model Airplane News Scale RIC Modeler Model Aviation magazine Twenty years ago membership felt order survive urbanization taking place purchase own flying field looked fund-raising ideas decided hold own Scale Rally Working city government Glean NY negotiated use Glean Municipal Airport weekend year humble beginnings event has grown include 150 pilots planes year primary fund raiser Six years ago after having saved thousands dollars purchased 145 acres land dream became reality After having invested some $35000 mortgage payments runway construction 100 ft X 1050 ft building spectator fencing maintenance equipment year away free clear ownership pulled together did own STARS recruits new members month reserves Thursday training new pilots Also have just developed relationship Boy Scouts forming Explorer Group dedicated building flying model aircraft also developing program local school Cuba-Rushford Cuba NY will teaching classes about flight actually bus interested students flying site some buddy-box time Model Aviation arrives school month Last year STARS put flight demonstrations four communities introducing townspeople safe R/C flying draw hundreds local people annual Open House also provide buddy-box instruction activity real hit attendees has positive impact membership enrollments just few things doing have resulted being awarded Gold Leader Club status first application proud came excited about going have secured future look forward continued growth STARS members Gold Leader Club award presentation Don Ogren CD Radio Control Club Rochester RCCR writes annual Roy Edmunds Memorial Fun Fly sponsored RCCR huge success biggest turnout ever 65 registered AMA pilots 105 aircraft ranging size 1/12 scale combat ships e P51 D trainers sport planes wide variety scale ships air constantly flying four very active pilot stations plane safety inspected prior flying appears building skills safety awareness upswing weather good Saturday outstanding Sunday addition continuous fun-filled air spectators treated noon demonstrations K/C combat Saturday no kills cuts mid-airs winch towed glider launch Sunday As often case events great time Long Island Emil Cassanello writes month June busy model aviation scene Long Island Scratch-built show team made up members Suffolk Wings Skyhawks Long Island Aero Radio Society flew held static shows Balloon Festival held Brookhaven airport Wings over Long Island held Gabreski Airport Westhampton opening Cupsogue Beach County Park Westhampton Beach modelers good time reaction general public very favorable Charles Terry air boss Wings over Long Island show saw show Brookhaven airport asked us perfonn Gabreski event Cupsogue Beach event done last minute request Suffolk County Parks Recreation Department didnt have enough room safely conduct R/C airplane operations able put helicopter demonstration taxi some airplanes personal thanks Emil handling last event very short notice 4November1997 145 El] s EIiE 11 1] IE Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 610 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Matthew Turowski 524 Jefferson Street Pottsville PA 17901 717 622-0435 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 1997 NATS Mark Jorgenson President Tusco K/C Club sent letter pertaining first visit NATS .2Id like mention family tremendous time Intemational Hying Site went meet someone chatted Internet competing pylon racing events first exposure racing can tell will back next year blast Darml Rhonda Cady fliers met exemplified what K/C about nice share pylon racing experience volunteered work course during Q40 finals what antsh Mark has found true meaning great national championships. people meet beyond doubt greatest world Plan now attend next year Tusco R/C Club Ohio home vety active modeling clubs Tusco K/C Club Dundee Ohio upeoming cab positive activities have great program local YMCA Mark Jorgenson explains balsa construction YMCA Brad Jorgenson Mike Ferguson assemble Delta Darts patrons mall show Dave Dessecker Loren Ptysi filled mall fine models Findlay Flying Circuits RC Club Ohios second annual Big Bird Fly-In hosted Findlay Flying Circuits AVP Joe Vislay provided shots some action John Shell President White Star K/C Club put together Design Bill Folk CORKS member Monocoupe 90A Mark Hawkens Scott Swanger Findlays President aircraft inspection Alliance Balsa Bees Balsa Bees held first club nite-fly under direction CD Ed Peel Barber Airport Eight pilots participated nearly hundred spectators field outlined light sticks Ed Peel Eagle 63 strobe beacon landing lights Balsa Bees President John Gate funfly Ram Sky-lites Club Vice President Bob Gates As club winds down flying season great winter project become AMA Gold Leader Club. will great benefit YOU Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 Phone 919 848-6719 Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Phone 804 270-5039 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Phone 910 766-1231 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Phone 757595-0997 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Road Chesapeake VA 23322 Phone 757 421-4545 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Phone 302 798-8447 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Phone 540 943-1684 Bliss Teague 625 5th Avenue SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Phone 704 324-2164 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 DISTRICT IV MINI MEETING & FLY IN Reminder about Eastern North Carolina District IV Mini Meeting Fly held Oct 18th Raleigh Durham RIC Clubs Field Flying 1000 AM till dark District Meeting 300 PM till 400 PM Pig Picking Dinner will start 500 PM Pig Picking will catered Holdens Youngsville pig grill hush puppies chicken tea etc can eat $700 plus tax per person Bring airplane fly RDRCs 300 foot runway opportunity meet some people help run AMA tell about ideas ask questions planning purposes need know coming information reservations map flying site contact George Abbott AMA Associate VP eastern Carolina 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 E-Mail George Gabbott462@aolcom YES DO FLY R/C once get asked question actively fly anything answer yes fly fly mostly RIC some rubber powered small airplanes also fly sailplanes off sand dunes outer banks North Carolina photo shows 1/3rd scale Sig Spacewalker after its first flight other fellow Tom Trimble Cub ready its maiden flight LETTER FROM JEFF PHILLIPS DANVILLE VA just wanted give update Flights Unlimited Show Team Danville Aero Modelers season far year date have performed 10 shows approximate total 3500 kids As part show try let kids fly date have introduced Model Aviation via buddy box over 150 kids photo shows kids buddy box assistant principal school also tried buddy box photo approx 250 kids Forest Hill watching show Its sad say news good June 10th team members passed away Cleve Davis passed away due major heart attack Cleve anchors show team could always count him always loved working kids Enclosed picture Cleve kneeling working kids Stony Mill Elem School Cleve very active modeler president County Line R/C club Brown Summit NC will missed knew him DICK SMITH AVP VIRGINIA Its now mid summer flying activities full swing too person still have time other things Shenandoah Valley high point past month Harrisonburgs Valley RIC Flying Clubs 13th annual Ray Gordon Memorial Jumbo Fly-in June 28-29 event have attended times time unable make helping judge select flyers will represent USA F3 World Championships being held Poland August team selection has covered elsewhere wont go further except say USA has strong team heading Championships Harrisonburg Fly-In perhaps best far Reports attending enthusiastic making plans attend next years event Aside good weather flying site general hospitality enjoyed wide variety aircraft hand About 50 planes flight line 32 flyers corning far north New York far west Indiana far south Alabama enjoy relaxed ndly social IMAA type Fly-In will want make next year next big Fly-In around Charlottesvilles Rivanna R/C Clubs IMAA Howard Crispin Memorial Fly-In August 9th Hope see Thats month Dont forget try sign up new AMA Memberwe need can get Time go flying way take kid mber1997 147 m I] i g [v32]U rs au 11 16] 1 Assoclale Vice Presidents Ron Chldgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 WHihelmina Chlhssz 2826 Arbor Place Knoovillo TN 37917 John Cooper 4788 Cloister Cove Mempbis TN 38118 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 38535 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood #43 Meridian MS 38305 Louise laze 296 Hantridge Way Winteroprings FL 33708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorolee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner Boo 4468 Columbus GA 31804 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrva GA 30082 Melvin SIres 781 Boardoran Rd Aiken SC 29803 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N Riser Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 888 Boo 10387 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Biackwell 207W Sandcrenk Rd. Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 have much report month Ill lucky get page have just Council meeting voting recorded below First have couple important things report have started District Newsletter MAIL am using Juno E-MAIL address Juno-JimMcNeill-AMA-L-2 would like receive District Newsletter computer mail E-MAIL address AMA Clubs now have E-MAIL address members now get E-MAIL computer place business started/founded AMA National Newsletter years ago edited 10 12 years can crank out newsletter good anybody have new AMA Assoc VP Greenville South Carolina area Mr Mike Gregory has agreed accept position Mike CDs helps run Joe Nail affair year AMA Council meeting 2 weeks ago voted what Motion made accept AAAA Contest 1997 United States Free Flight Championships Lost Hills California August30 Sept 1 1997 voted YES Passed Motion made allow Executive Director fill two positions Hdqrs Education Coordinator Flying Site Associate voted YES Passed motion made accept Insurance Committee recommendation increase professional liability coverage Directors Officers $3000000 $50000 deductable voted YES Passed motion made insert published columns officers staff shall reviewed Publications Committee accuracy information presented after paragraph 3 Publications Committee Policy voted YES Passed motion made adopt second page Publications Committee s General Policies MODEL AVIATION columns July 22 1995 Executive Council minutes voted YES Passed motion made accept change under Official Publication relating Article XIII Standing Rules Section delete sole replace Executive Director Publications Committee voted Yes Passed motion made allocate $100000 purpose funding Resource Development effort pending presentation AND acceptance Business Plan future Executive Council meeting voted NO Passed motion made table MOTION VII immediate motion above voted YES Failed motion made accept Scholarship Committee recommendations voted YES Passed motion made approve recommendation Awards Committee create award called Presidents Award award will used honor acknowledge recognize thank service grants gifts persons organizations institutions award may presented 3 times within year Executive Council consensus Beginning 4th consensus Council will needed An annual report will furnished President recipients previous year award will metal wood plaque voted YES Passed motion made approve recommendation Awards Committee create award called Executive Vice Presidents LEGION OF HONOR award will used thank persons clubs organizations companies money contributions AMA would include endowments gifts acknowledgements pecuniary nature award may presented 3 times within year Executive Council approval Beginning 4th approval Council will needed An annual report will furnished Council Executive Vice President recipients previous year voted YES Passed motion made approve recommendation Awards committee create 3 awards honor District Vice Presidents serving Executive Council EXEMPLARY SERVICE AWARD automatic after 3 years service DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD is automatic after 6 years service FELLOWSHIP AWARD automatic after 9 years service voted YES Motion passed motion made approve recommendation Awards Committee create award called DISTRICT SERVICE AWARD award will used within District acknowledgements service award may presented 3 times within year Executive Council approval Beginning 4th approval Council will needed An annual report will furnished Council Vice President recipients previous year Motion passed voted YES motion made accept Merchandising Business Plan presented release funds allocated April 19 1997 Executive Council meeting voted YES Passed motion made accept dues structure 1998 Membership follows OPEN$4800 $9300 2 years EXTRA FAMILY$3000 MEMBERSHIP SENIOR CITIZEN$3800 SR mag $1500WIThOUT MAG $700 JRwithmag $1300WiTHOUT MAG $100 voted YES Passed motion made rescind MOTION IV regarding Student Membership April 21 1993 Executive Council Minutes voted YES Passed Rescinded motion extend magazine $7 Junior Membership cover organized school projects essence Juniors enrolled school-sponsored program includes flight instruction part project may become members $7 annual fee motion made rescind MOTION XXI regarding Junior Family Dues Nov 9 1991 Executive Council Minutes voted YES Passed Rescinded motion beginning 1993 will youth family membership youth members live household another member receiving magazine motion made allocate legal expenses amount $1048 Oregon clubs voted YES Passed motion made add Safety Code Radio Control Section line #7 insert between SNELL race course comma NOCASE acceptable standard Line 7 organized racing event requires officials callers contestants must properiy wear helmets OSHA DOT ANSI SNELL NOCASE comparable Standard race course addition officials occupying safety cages must wear protective eyewear voted YES Passed motion made recommend Hall Fame Committee declare 1998 Pioneer Year conduct special induction deserving Pioneers Aeromodeling 70 yrs older recognition during 1998 Homecoming named Celebration Pioneers voted YES Passed motion made amend MOTION XX ending sentence after word older delete remainder motion wording Motion passed voted YES motion made further amend motion XX deleting reference 70 Years old voted NO Motion failed Model Aviation nois / Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet sysbauer@charlieCnSiitedu Associate Vice Presidents illinois Deb & Scott Justice 1565 Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Ksiiend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61 761-1 202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 B Decatur N 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-31 08 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears 605 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct Saint Charles MO 83304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 1238 Higginaville MO 64037 816 584-6284 Fax 816 584-6285 CHICAGO IL Members five area clubs got together provide static display large scale WW RC aircraft part ceremonies commemorating 80th anniversary U S entry WW anniversary event conducted Rosehill Cemetery Museum Chicago model aircraft shared tent full scale replica Fokker Eindecker Some great large scale pictured below M Ziskas Pup next W Browns D-VII next J Snyders DR 1 next 0 Fluhertys Nieport J Kummerow s Pup Talk about giant scale! Eindecker arnves Belleville IL Club #243 Belleville RC Flyers held 10 Pylon Race heat ten laps around three pylon course total distance 3600 feet stock engines minimum wing area 140 square inches races close winner usually determined last lap Pictured winners L R J Lewis 4th M Gatten 2nd W Aanstad 5th R Brem 3rd L Elder 1st club also held builders contest club members judging criteria included overall appearance trueness alignment radio installation engine mounting covering finish overall workmanship Pictured some entries D Armstrong sent above information photos also sent shots East side RC annual Float fly weather misty photos still give good idea great flying site Horseshoe Lake State Park mber 1997 149 I--6 Iowa Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Don Bentfield Vice President 1OW Minnehaha St Paul MN 551 04-1909 612 645-2984 612645-1223 FAX dbentfield@junocom dbentfield@worldnetattnet Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Prequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2767 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville MI 48167 Ph 810486-4800 great sadness must report friend Pete Waters has resigned Michigan AVP Pete will remain Eastern Frequency Coordinator continue handle Eastern AMA Show Display Pete said wants time Avid Flyer project other stuff has going us District VII will really miss Pete Worlds Biggest Thank work area rest nation goes well well find bunch little District jobs will keep involved us District VII Information recent update clubs listings United States shows District VII has 241 chartered clubs 104 % total USA clubs rank 5th out 11 Districts Im always amazed frozen northland has clubs people involved sport might add majority AMA members District very active throughout entire year earn All-Season patch its accomplishment Congratulations fliers Its very busy last few months shortened Exec Council meeting because some real-life business quick trip Ankeny short trip Oshkosh club visit weekend crash failed downlink between brain thumb some flying between ralnstorms during week Now really starting have some fun really nice things about job get meet share airspace different clubs throughout year month would like feature Minnesota club celebrating 50th consecutive year active participation Model Aviation Minneapolis Model Aero Club has flying nearly long Ive earth venue primarily free flight real activity working youth people have set up applied youth-orientated programs club Ive heard about Theyve kept AMA busy providing Delta Darts last few years have designed several basic flyers fly better just easy build show stuff give classes building demos flight demos ongoing flight training year long indoors out help schools around Minneapolis St Paul Minnesota lot surrounding areas Its estimated touch lives several thousand youngsters year theyve doing over fifty years celebration will take place midOctober year would like some additional information especially past members contact Ill pass may go record believe Free Flight Control Line communities still offer simplest economical way get started sport/hobby model aviation Congratulations Minneapolis Model Aero Club fliers Midwest Keep up good work Its people clubs like yours make entire sport fun interesting rewarding 150 Model Aviation ing-to-fly area during fiy Mid-State Aeroguidance Ciub Marshfieid WI Photo J Rasmussen Herman Fessier R Minneapolis Model Aero Club gives Grandson Grampa some flying tips group youngsters wait flight demo 3M Flyers Club field club hosts youth group nearly month during summer Part pit area air show Chesaning Area Model Flying Club great turnout crowds spectators Photo E Harbin small portion pit area during Fly-In/Open house Thunderbirds R/C Club Gaiesburg Ml Photo R Lanson backyard flying site Terry Edmonds Part crew Washington AreaFAi Soaring Team Selection Chairman Modelers MAC contest Photo Dused Annual Misty Meadows GishSoaring Classic Photo T Edmonds * I 11 U 1 [e aUHIE 1 1 k Arkansas Loulorana / New Mexico Oklahoma Teoas George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX anowero 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 Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 1261/o 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 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Yet another group modelers have combined talents formed club served community exerting effort have found site fly after being confronted rejections following message received fine group Boerne Area Modeling Society BAMS existence less year has survived flourishing after number flying site rejection setbacks Texas Hill country group dedicated aeromodelers now 26 members through persistence teamwork club organized August 1996 already has number accomplishments far outweigh experience rejections process selecting officers establishing committees drafting charter group continued have discussions about participation contributions community first major outing fun fly March 22 1997 event referred Fun Fly Family Feast held Kendall County Fairgrounds Racetrack During half day affair public invited view static displays flying demonstrations enjoy food sold local Boy Scouts trainer model support equipment made available lucky raffle ticket buyer raffle proceeds donated Childrens Inn Boeme rehabilitative/adoptive home medically fragile children hard tell bigger smile children watched flying club members Pres Ron Royer presented donation next effort did result financial gain contribution intended get publicity club What better way call attention join parade down Main Street float complete airplanes red white blue streamers candy kids part Boeme Bergfest Parade held June 1997 Rewards smiles both children adults marked event Paid Full parade after another Comfort Texas July 4th Celebration Parade time besides stirring community interests presentation First Place Trophy Best Organization Float BAMS Just prior Comfort Parade Sec Bob Breiding Treas Troy Hall gave show tell presentation Cub Scout Den Messiah Lutheran Church Need tell felt pretty proud day result last years activity BAMS now have flying site Comfort Air Park Once again have example community conscious people literally creating place area coexsistence between its citizens modeling Pat Tritle another work horse type way up Albuquerque NM something Pats working Delta Dart program last year Now find CD ran First Annual All-Scale Fly-In June 28 29 1997 NMSA hosted 29 flyers brought almost 100 models Arizona Colorado New Mexico variety apparent photos will let speak quality end can show November 1997 151 Best Show went Frank Green Cedaridge Co Sikorsky S-38 amphibian Gorgeous detail New Mexico Scale Associations first what annual affair Mark calendar Gee Bee Z came Tucson AZ its master Jim Lynch Outstanding best fighters WWll FW-190D ably duplicated Paul Schaefer Albuquerque NM Dig flat land Boerne area Modeling Society BAMS won first place Comfort 4th July Parade float effort called CD Pat Tritle himself flew fine attention modeling communityNiewport 17 Albuquerque Only prop gives away Roy Royer BAMS pros presents check great shot Brian Rubersons amount $756 benefit Luscomb 8A Well staged again Childrens Inn Boerne check prop gives away Brian came represents profit made raffle way Loveland Co s Vice Pr POi Solen t Days 701445-3332 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 Sauna KS 67401 Jim Rlcketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Nebraska Genoa R/C Flyers Genoa Nebraska Annual Fun Fly June 8 1997 Genoa RYC Annual Fun Fly Clear skies temp lower 80s light wind right down runway Can really Genoa Usually have least cross wind Thirty fliers 50 plus planes enjoyed non-typical Sunday weather fliers kept skies buzzing airplanes ranging size 20 size trainer giant size Extra Cory Sweet brought out thing Cub wing bolted rain gutter said P-38 l style Did nice flat spin way ground Jeff Svehla outdone rekitted Hots right front crowd think did just sympathy could win Ugly Stick club gave away AU great time everyone Next year bigger better special thanks Bob Pasonault Cory Sweet work grooming field special thanks Jack Sibert AVP stopping out Jack didnt stay long due graduation attend Les Hardesty Genoa RIG Fliers Right Group picture Genoa R/C Flyers Annual Fun Fly June 8 1997 Flight line Genoa RIC Flyers Annual Fun Fly June 8 1997 York Thunderbirds Dedicate New Field June 1 visitors enthusiasts looked sky see what buzz about York Thunderbird Club held fun fly first several years new field located south York Nebraska new home located Knox Landing next Jerry Craig Bairs Ag Flight Service Space landing strip events stand provided B airs Considerable work members York club have produced top notch field flier would proud event attracted 110 people including 40 remote control pilots York Lincoln Grand Island Hastings far away Callaway spent day socializing flying solo routines stunt flying such formation flying dog fighting York group has 25 members Tyler Laudenklos youngest 12 He has flying since age 9 Most spectators show up witness Elmer Johnson known affectionately One-Flight Johnson Johnson didnt let crowd down members York Club job well done r Laudenklos age 12 Youngest member York Thunderbirds Flying Club York Nebraska 152 Model Aviation field York Thunderbirds Fun Fly Jack Sibert AVP District 9 Nebraska Tyler Laudenklos Arizona / California / Hawaii / Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President 85271 602 708-0222 richh@primenetcom wwama-1 Ocorn/ama Glenn Caner Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See last montha column additional AVPs Coordinatora Expo. As write months column making final preparations 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition course time read will concluded Hopefully bit luck help weatherman Ill able report success event district column January issue magazine new event significant learning curve 97 Expo no exception few challenges along way difficult task locating securing sites various venues single issue undoubtedly greatest challenge As late June still negotiating flying sites making final adjustments event schedule As such extremely limited ability finalize promotional effort provide timely materials modelers vendors Nonetheless able provide general information through ads provided Model Aviation frequent updates included District column Planning such event no easy task its success depends dedicated team individuals event could have accomplished help of volunteers committed time efforts would like express thanks members Expo Planning Committee representing dozen clubs around San Francisco Bay area would also like thank CDs volunteer workers individual events would like extend personal appreciation thanks Mr Don Goeschl Lancaster California Mr Brian Nelson Morgan Hill served co-coordinators Expo personal dedication commitment 97 Expo would have possible Officer Columns question whether continue District columns Model Aviation part AMA News has once again come before Executive Council issue discussed July EC meeting November agenda may contain motion eliminate officer columns Though motion would eliminate columns magazine will likely offer alternative means VPs communicate constituents such through district newsletter web page am personally opposed eliminating columns however am open new ideas welcome comments suggestions issue Till next time. Keepem safe Keepemflyn w. Association President Don Gulihur presides over District X regional meeting club officers AMA Members thanks Don Association SEF great event Below. Aeromodeling high tech innovation merge California modeler Larry Wolfe Jet Hangar Hobbies provides support joint UCLA / Boeing NASA project develop self-sustaining solar powered UAV designed achieve autonomous formation high altitude flight project aimed developing selfpowered unmanned aircraft can stay aloft days weeks perhaps months prototype left has 43 wing span weighs just over 100 pounds November1997 153 Associate Vice Presidents Michael Lance R Dick Wareham clean up Ultimate Bipe end great day flying Joint Military RC Flyers field located Camp Pendleton Marine Base just south San Clemente California mix both military personnel local modelers club enjoys great relationship base operates off spacious helispots used Marine field training Left. July 26 annual San Diego Stadium Swap Meet sponsored San Diego County Association Model Clubs Traditionally held parking lot Jack Murphy Stadium years event hosted San Diego Silent Electric Flyers held club field magnificent Mission Bay U] 1 11 [e DIE 11 si urn Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hswkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 823 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Saser 781 Lilloont Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinstor Al Watson 130 145th NE. Bellevue WA 98007 An Anonymous Just Plane Bill report no photos came about Bel-Air Flyers Big Bird event June 7-8 According JP Bill 41 flyers signed registered 61 a/c 190 flights perfect weather flight earned pilot ticket raffle held after show Everyone came away something Q-35 set cozies entertainment Bill pulled old chesmut drop-the-transmitter stunt Doing drunk bit isnt PC cell phones around cant heart attack sol did stumble-and-toss Hidden pilot flew Kadet very convincingly reassembled Tx Several spectators did ask announcer really put-on Anonymous mentioned really outstanding a/c 12 C-47 retracts made several flawless flights neither details nor pilot Perhaps someone out has both photo details well share Dick Wickline sent some material young stars Henson Baffle Hensons lived Battle Ground WA NE Vancouver WA last four year 14 years Henson wrote dad started Ucontrol airplanes around 4 years old played R/C cars around 5 learn focus object motion hand soloed 10 years started racing month later Medford OR ftrst heat did great crashed landing thought done weekend dad Henry Bartle thought otherwise hour three bottles super glue later flying again competed 89 Nats Tn-cities flew profile speed very lucky win 901 went Nats Lawrenceville IL competed tAA profile speed broke lot motors lost also competed combat lost great time going compete 95 Nats grades good enough leave home 961 did much better Dad flew back Muncie home built hi-plane compete am Junior National Champion FM F3D Quarter 40 Quicky 500 hold Junior record events Medford June 22 97 lowered record 11133 mm Quarter 40 much fun Medford cannot wait come back next year really want thank parents support transportation Don Pesznecker President PASS sent following story about fine young man just completed LSF Level 5 4th July weekend 1997 Barry Kurath won Unlimited Class Thermal Duration contest Pasco WA doing Barry completed project started 1986 slow start him taking 8 years complete LSF Level 2 Because some prodding myself some other members Portland Area Sailplane Society PASS couple years ago Barry made LSF Level 5 high priority goal As completed Levels 3 & 4 capabilities sailplane pilot improved greatly June 1996 Barry organized LSF Level 4 & 5 accomplishment weekend Tn-Cities area Washington State During weekend Barry made two flights first flight 10 kilometer goal & return 2 hour thermal flight next day did 8 hour slope flight Only two flights total flying time 10 hours 15 minutes first contest win Level 5 August 96 second win came May 97 LSF Level 5 culminated tn Pasco believe Barry first Oregon resident reach Level 5 What makes feat remarkable Barry has lived Hemophilia life infected HIV through medicine about 15 years ago now has AIDS way keeps setting goals himself reaching inspiration know him Congratulations Barry ajob well done Model Aviation on Bartle Dad HenryBarry Kurath right Don Pesznecker
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News Academy ModelAeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Joe Beshar Wes De Cou Incumbent Late last year asked elect Vice President District II did time promised would work hard earn trust respect concentrating flying site acquisition retention directing AMAs attention resources toward membership growth also made sure access through US mail over telephone computer via e-mail few months since special election have become chairman membership committee currently process determine just what need to win back previous AMA members retain current membership base stimulate new membership things key keeping dues increases out future will contribute get full attention club needs concerned about flying site retention last few months have spent hours meeting individual clubs township officials officials various govennnental agencies effort assure what sites have keep potential exists get new sites make able secure financial relief form toan club field rendered unusable paving contractor defaulted contract field finished memberships rise Regular readers column will notice have traveled four corners district effort assure everyone district gets representation should expect visit flying events nearly weekend sometimes twice day visit club meetings whenever invited Whenever together talk little listen lot Ive developed goals district based input talk listen.and act ask continued support accomplish common goals Having served successfully past Vice Pres District II am very familiar duties responsibilities elected position intention elected just Vice Pres involved Vice Pres believe order represent AMA membership depth involvement prime requisite administrative foundation Aeromodeling has always joy interests segments indoor thin outdoor free flight RC glow electric sport scale whatever building flying fellowship has generated within modeling community 19401 official Class free flight world record holder past Pres North Jersey RC Club increased membership 11 135 past Pres Society Antique Modelers increased membership 275 1500 past Pres Interstate Flying Club arranged flying site Bear Mt Interstate Park NY directed AMA Mortgage Depletion Program raised over $25000 directed Lee Renaud Memorial Program benefit AMA library successfully negotiated chartered AMA clubs conceived directed Aero Picnic Program Model Airplane News past Pres Old time Eagles MAC Inducted AMA SAM Hall Fame recipient 2 AMA Distinguished Service Awards Carl Goldberg Vital People award served AMA representive Paris FAI/CIAM F3E Electro-Flight committee meetings Chairman US Electric Team Selection committee As model builder designer have published over 25 model articles model magazines believe am best candidate VP District II would appreciate vote important vote -SO PLEASE VOTERay Juschkus have involved model aviation over fifty years joining AMA 1946 Since have flown free flight power rubber tow line gliders control line stunt speed Navy Carrier winning first place 1962 Nats 1975 began flying C power sailplanes last 18 years have served Associate VP District II AMA represented VP several AMA Council meetings Reston Muncie Have held office various modeling organizations include VP District II National Soaring Society VP Long Island Silent Flyers PR Director Eastern Soaring League have written articles Flying Models magazine since 1982 have photographed eight covers illustrating models built am now semi-retired after being professional corporate photographer 46 years 20 years David Rockefellers personal photographer last fifteen years owned operated Wall Street studio photographing senior executives Fortune 500 companies Presently enjoy part time position Staff Photographer NY City Council Boy Scouts America am lifelong year round resident District II means above experience can serve represent districts best interest has dream Vice President will very best serve elected will use monthly column personal soapbox will promote club business AMA recognize issues affect members Chuck Foreman incumbent time has come once again ask vote also help may continue Vice President AMA District IV As know elected finish out remainder Howards unexpired term year now ending year has given chance see could job importantly could contribute growth AMA represent AMA member conclusion isyes have lot experience District lV what November 1997 139 Inside View Headquarters District Vice President direction AMA going What should AMA doing keep up changes hobby AMA listening member What does membership want AMA get youth today involved can future AMA leaders can AMA members get AMA listen concerns requests some questions have asked past year No have answers other questions help can make difference Obviously AMA needs effective team working develop answers questions generate strategies growth believe qualifications make strong candidate help resolve other issues have active AMA member well over 40 years 27 years leader member 15 active contest director served District IV vice president 1979 1983 past year have worked NATS communication manager 13 years served NATS executive committee 12 years Presently serve AMA Property Acquisitions Development Committee Leader Member Committee SIG Committee Membership Committee AMA liaison IMAA 1995 awarded AMA Fellow award services AMA feel experience can contribute growth AMA help serve AMA member Last least want job representing District IV member would like remain member District IV team assist making positive difference sharing responsibility dealing common concerns decision run district vice president position taken lightly like manner vote should considered carefully order select person will serve well desire key ingredient serving background depth experience very important well takes lot time job right have timeall need now vote Charles R Bauer incumbent campaign statement simple straightfoward serve members District VI During past three years have attempted visit clubs possible throughout district club meetings funflies contests swap meets have problems solve together have solved concerned aging membership assure Executive Council attempting come up ways attract new members hobby committees serve Education committee emphasis work clubs others foster programs school age youth helping funds several programs throughout country encourage young people learn about aviation should executive council next directing its energy flying sites Clubs need help acquiring keeping flying sites questions would like answered please contact Phone 7080457-0565 FAX 708457-2177 e-mail sysbauerharliecnsiitedu Jim Sears 1994 gave up being AMA District VI Vice President time couldnt give representation felt deserved Since Ive retired have term rest request Ive decided run office again As Vice President will represent sport Flyers point view Although understand approve needs competition flyers realize majority us AMA members just want leave competition working lives going favorite flying sites job representive will remind AMA Executive Council grass roots modelers make policies As Vice President Ill continue make trips can sure can see possible During travels AMA officer Ive learned important visit clubs events Before make promises cant keep let ask make promise past elections membership has shown little interest runs organization because chose vote Make sure have say process promise youll vote 1997 election AMA District VI Vice President right member should exercised course vote would greatly appreciated Please vote III3j Sandy Frank am Dr Sandy Frank Weatherford TX am asking vote election choose representive serve AMA Board Directors 19982000 term office will set course AMA takes next century vote needed important have aeromodeler life AMA member since 1957 Life Member AMA L-69 have built flown competed types CIL F/F R/C models began Weatherford club organize bi-annual swap meet father Murry Frank AMA Fellow & Council Representive 1971-1978 taught child about modeling personal fulfillment AMA volunteer work have local regional national volunteer AMA worker 30 years studied Aerospace Engineering University Texas Arlington am 49 years old married 20 years semi-retired Licensed Psychologist PhD having operated own successful private practice 20 years Aeromodeling life can will devote time effort represent well will support no dues increases no AMA instigated lawsuits local modeling support AMAs highest priority open communications between AMA its members will best represent consensus membership AMA District VIII Historically 10% membership votes Please vote vote will sincerely appreciated Thank Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos Weatherford TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817 599-7131 e mail sfrank@ tenetedu Richard Hanson incumbent As know am current Vice President AMA District X am seeking reelection second full term office continue serving representative AMA Executive Council As District Vice President have dedicated efforts towards seeking out issues concern members District towards working member Executive Council presenting views supporting initiatives aimed addressing member concerns During term office have traveled much District meet individual modelers local leaders AMA chartered clubs have gained extensive working knowledge local regional issues challenging existence growth great sport/hobby Though District has made substantial progress areas communications community involvement youth programming public relations still much needs accomplished decline number flying sites aging erosion AMA membership uncertainty aeromodeling industry lack confidence national leadership critical issues facing us issues must addressed can no longer afford minimize concerns wait others find solutions need strong resolute leadership national organization going bring aeromodeling twenty-first century us must part support pledge continue advocating interests District X will ardently endeavor preservation advancement model aviation Model Aviation 7U1 N A72 II FUR Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Now Nats over its time get back routine business hand mainly running museum pushing forward initiatives have recently undertaken Almost day during Nats people come museum requests research information donations making month July interesting hectic year now its time focus future plough ahead projects such History Program Museum Assessment Program publicizing museum promoting public working special projects like photographing collection planning short- long-range expansion exhibits museum store Norm Rosenstock has working tirelessly AMA History Program Recently sent first assemblage biographies museum order make accessible membership recently asked Norm put together some ideas value enormous project replied wonderful Brooklyn accent see Gary purposes program give younger modelers some idea AMA came some struggles involved creating advancements aviation preserving ability fly Well said Norm added problem Heroes aging population something done soon will gone taking exploits experiences developed fascinating hobby famous modelers have already contributed library biographies unfortunately too have reached point can no longer create documentation lives have passed away infinitely difficult try reconstruct Heros life after gone Therefore goal try get biographies now . before its too late . will come forth biography such greats Carl Goldberg . Chet Lanzo already gone April last year Norm wrote population modelers generation leaving us fierce rate month read model magazine another obituary grieving passing yet another great modeler years modeling did ever see such proliferation obituaries owe people measure gratitude rich heritage have left us uld forgotten Norm also wanted emphasize job processing biographies writing someone wants write biography friend help someone write autobiography cant themselves need contact request form #2 Form #1 people can write own Norms phone number 561 798-5154 address 124 Granada St Royal Palm Beach FL 33411 point view purposes biography program enrich meaning collection because biographies about lives people have objects museum example would great someone would write biography recently departed Victor Stanzel go late Ed Rhetts Tiger Shark donated Eds wife last year could use biography Ed well since center modeling activity Charleston area according Mel Landis member helped get model museum now able make number completed biographies available interested Requests should sent Dick Kennison Registrar National Model Aviation Museum 5151 WE Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Most bios less 10 pages length cost $3 Longer bios cost $5 first list names Norm has processed thus far Albrecht Jack #1063 Anhoizer Hank #109822 Alaback James #4483 Bauer Charlie #64813 Bekins Don #95097 Brown William L #72439 Bucic George #L-227 Boucher Rolland #961 Champine Robert #5160 Crispin Howard #568 Carson Richard #174 Cunnyngham Vic Sr #L-980 Dean C 152926 Ehling FrankV #798 Hagen Horace #231 HardLes #4639 Hicks Graham #7994 Hunton John #22856 Kania Mat #1473 Kummer Ralph #574144 Koval Joe #2556 Lehmberg Alfred #L-86 Lidgard Edward #808 Lorenz De #28790 Lutz Dan #P-500 Nelson Gerry #2025 Pohlmann Hank #1969 Pond Betram #915 Raspante Joseph #670 Reynolds Francis #9242 1 Rosenstock Norm #1670 Schroeder Art #172 Schulman Leon #L-8 Taibi Sal #3255 Tannis Richard #627 Towne Dean # Upton Bob #6429 Willoughby Dale #436 Winter Bill #719 Worth John #13 Wisniewski Bill #6258 photo recent important donation Dick Kennison Librarian/Regristrar writes Lou Andrews prototype Aeromaster now resides National Model Aviation Musem can enjoyed thanks generosity Pamela Barnard daughter Lou wellknown model designer founder Andrews Aircraft Model Company kited popular kits over years including Ray series However famous Aeromaster burst scene July 30 1965 hands Ernie Huber performed impressive acrobatic show Aeromaster Saturday spectators Nationals Soon after Aeromaster kit became available since large number Aeromasters have built flown may have enjoyed model has gone through several permutations continues production currently available Giant Aeromaster version Dick told built too mber 1997 141 MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know flfl Model Aviation 5ii Suggestion Line phone 317 2884899 extension 223 EMLEF 1MW AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth being famous reason enough Hall Fame necessarily lot depends what person famous long theyve famous whether reason being famous self-focused whether substantially affected others ways Hall Fame example Maxwell Bassett changed nature Free Flight contests forever won events 30s using has engine power everybody else using rubber power Competition rules changed result gas rubber power have competed separately ever since Thus name Bassett became famous singular effect activities others Furthermore whole industry developed production sale gas engines result Maxwells contribution based engine used designed built Bill Brown became equally famous important thing led fame Maxwell Bill first what did Other fliers engine manufacturers came along afterward some got famous too same extentthey simply use gas engines win contests contrast some people became famous after years doing something outstanding some like Henry Struck fame developed over years designed outstanding models others used win contests Henry won share too totality wins using designs put him pedestal above others singular effort brought fame Ed Izzo developed technique cutting wings other parts out blocks foam giving modelers choice away traditional balsa structures standard years again effect Eds contribution other people made him famous too became famous other things foam-cutting development enough itself get him Hall Fame brings up point No criteria exist guide selection candidates Hall Fame some cases like above also election year Neil Armstrong reason selection obvious other cases widespread disagreement what should qualify someone Hall Fame Some names come up year after year yet dont get Others get first year nominated Contributing disagreement minimum requirements fact though article about AMA Hall Fame isnt requirement candidate AMA member need ever have member consensus seems someone did something special model aviation general thats enough considered some disagreement whether what someone has become famous should have benefitted AMA doing something regardless AMA connection OK Fortunately history AMA Hall Fame selection has fairly well sorted out contradictions controversywith some glitches sureby factor diverse viewpoints other words have enough people different backgrounds viewpoints doing voting whatever majority can agree likely produce reasonable choice consider may 40-50 nominations given year result election five six theory multiple viewpoints works fairly well situation has changing recent years selection committee composed past AMA presidents generally conceded responsible group handle responsibility Considering have 22 presidents date number involved seems first thought enough However currently 10 past presidents committee has shrunk considerably Also age level still around now quite high suggesting age-related bias may inherent existing system work adequately appears need larger selection committee sure have enough viewpoints lieu specific selection criteria has suggested logical expansion committee might add previous District VicePresidents past presidents Without checking out numbers involved would seem might reasonable thing case need looking Hall Fame selection process general considering either development some specific criteria selection expanded committee factors being discussed among AMA members officers throw opinion pot would help have additional input eeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing Minutes recent Council meeting will also posted AMA bulletin board Aeromodelers Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 317 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders 142 Model Aviation 4 vruj U fITe7V — Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 am getting numerous favorable comments about financial information am putting article get some other remarks too Since job deals primarily money things will buy comes keep am going present schedules membership revenue year 1996 1995 THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC SCHEDULES OF MEMBERSHIP REVENUE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 311996 AND 1995 lee AminL i h1 1908 Amount Em*nti rienLZ Adult full memberships Second adult Youth full memberships Youth no publication Senior citizenS Affiliate memberships Life memberships Intro pilot program Bonus coupon plan Recovered dues Other miscellaneous programs $ 4329951 97918 87285 65136 855059 3520 16250 5950 3575 634% 14 13 09 125 01 02 01 01 00 788% 18 16 12 156 00 03 01 01 00 $ 4404984 97128 90675 65226 800005 3316 9000 5355 5425 1288 AJi 643% 25 13 10 118 00 01 01 01 00 803% 16 17 12 146 00 02 01 01 00 Lit%1000% Percent 1-Percentage total revenue Percent 2- Percentage total membership revenue Adult full memberships provide greatest amount income senior citizens have good representation category other miscellaneous programs represent monies given Academy Model Aeronautics person overpays amount due purchase pledge excess amounts kept separate basically used same purpose contribution designated brings very important matter being considered AMA headquarters something lot read column thinking about great number us age attempt keep wills current very important want maximize amount assets As everyone knows estate taxes very high proposed changes Congress now considering tax high Contributions charitable organizations unlimited amount can given deducted AMA needs consideration its members including contribution will preservation hobby Any have done well aware easy very important estate gifts various organizations given AMA has fortunate enough receive bequest free fighter designated money spent something free flight area Muncie property Eventually money used construction road get site main entrance road named individual made donation has everlasting memorial himself will surely appreciated free fighters never knew him must have derived much personal satisfaction knowing contributed such useful asset modeling Another important contribution made individual museum gave great number planes other memorabilia hobby being exhibited today Very few us can make contributions type size could certainly something small gifts added together helpful Purchasing insurance policy made payable Academy Model Aeronautics great way take small amount money make large gift Another effective way give favorite charity still have use assets receive substantial tax savings contribute appreciated assets charitable remainder trust naming charity beneficiary Appreciated stocks would given charity through use trust donor would receive charitable contribution gift would have no income tax pay increase value stocks other words capital gains tax would bypassed An agreement would entered charity percentage contribution would paid contributor beneficiary income annual basis money could received monthly quarterly semiannually almost type plan acceptable amount deduction allowed tax return year trust established depends entirely calculation made following tax code annual payment trust contributor designated beneficiary should exist taxable income very short very general explanation charitable remainder trust opportunities might stimulate thinking Any attorney deals estates accountant AMA itself sources information regarding procedure Should have interest AMA will certainly glad direct people can assist important benefit contributing manner can designate want contribution used have become permanent memorial needs could have extreme personal pleasure realizing helped make world better some other modeler because what did Until later mber1997 143 Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1 828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGutfin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1 223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 LOU ANDREWS Lou passed away about two years ago daughter Pam Barnard possession two models Aeromaster believe original Trixter Beam Lou designed employed Guillow Anyway aircraft donated AMA museum would like thank Pam donating aircraft AMA Council Meeting July 14 1997 O elected drive out deliver airplanes can tell about 950 miles requiring 18 hours driving did two days stopping Mid-America Race Course attend part Vintage Motorcycle Days event Personally did consider long trip hope some people stop thinking Muncie other side World PAITERN CONTEST pattern contest held Bridgewaser MA over July 4th weekend below three photos contest ficst contest Mat Pecoroni age 13 member Conn Model Airplane Club part Clubs Pattern Team other young man John Glezellis fromMillisMAalsoage 13 SPORT SCALE AT THE NATS managed see part contnA-line event talk Ted Jack Patrolia turned out Jack won event Stephens Akro good Jack damaged Pitts special earlier week photos furnished Ted Patrolia RIC SCALE AT THE NATS Three gentlemen District competed R/C Scale John Wood Ron Gagnor Charlie Nelson believe Charlie first Designer Scale Class PLYMOUTH MA AVIATION DAY held September primarily flying event some models display 144 Model Aviation 4Gary Prater Museum Director Joyce Hager Executive Director Lou Andrews Trixter Beam Jack Patrolia Stephens Akro first place trophy Sport Scale Photo Ted Patrolia Jack Patrolia receiving trophy event director Mike Welshans Photo Ted Patrolia 13 year old Mat Pecoroni Lanier Laser powered Thunder Tiger 61 John Wood 1/ scale Sig Spacewalker Ron Gagnor Sig Morrisey Bravo Charlie Nelson own design Waco 13 year old John Glezellis Goldberg Finesse Warren Boutin e Aeronca Champ built modified Bud Nosen Kit Glenn Loud Ultra Sport 60 ended up P-39 aircraft looked flew very welt Gary Prater Museum director standing beneath Lou Andrews Aeromaster Warrens Champ Jack Patrolias Pitts Viscount background 4 m Ii -1 U 1 LOl iEijjj11jj~ New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Day 908 221-6899 Eve 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 Associate vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstown NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brows USAE AFOENT CMR 460 Box 585 APO AE 09703 Ray Juschkus 59 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 James M Lewis PO 61 Ogdenborg NY 13669-0061 Dave Mathewson Box 613 Camillos NY 13031 Bill Miller PO eov 335 Princeton Jonction NJ 08550 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Drive Booking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikedew 407 Willow Street Lockpo4 NY 14094 Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock CooS Soogerties NY 12477 Adaw sattler 41 Perry Avenue Lathom NY 121 10-2433 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Endicoc NY 13760-4329 Frequency Coordinator Ion Sauler 2062 Robbit Lone Phoenlo NY 13135-9507 315 695-2448 Whoa What break loyal readers month have swamped material field might have chance get own stuff column . fine really have lot fun putting contributions print have tell discovered two Can Top items . $300 per month club shop home builder hangs completed airplanes 18-foot high ceiling Gary Fitch President Southern Tier Aero Radio Society Inc STARS wrote STARS origin dates back 1935 founding members Len Bosworth still active 70s STARS first clubs country concentrate development e model aircraft Having built squadron Bristol Scouts attended meets Rhinebeck NY Kitchener Ontario received national attention articles Model Airplane News Scale RIC Modeler Model Aviation magazine Twenty years ago membership felt order survive urbanization taking place purchase own flying field looked fund-raising ideas decided hold own Scale Rally Working city government Glean NY negotiated use Glean Municipal Airport weekend year humble beginnings event has grown include 150 pilots planes year primary fund raiser Six years ago after having saved thousands dollars purchased 145 acres land dream became reality After having invested some $35000 mortgage payments runway construction 100 ft X 1050 ft building spectator fencing maintenance equipment year away free clear ownership pulled together did own STARS recruits new members month reserves Thursday training new pilots Also have just developed relationship Boy Scouts forming Explorer Group dedicated building flying model aircraft also developing program local school Cuba-Rushford Cuba NY will teaching classes about flight actually bus interested students flying site some buddy-box time Model Aviation arrives school month Last year STARS put flight demonstrations four communities introducing townspeople safe R/C flying draw hundreds local people annual Open House also provide buddy-box instruction activity real hit attendees has positive impact membership enrollments just few things doing have resulted being awarded Gold Leader Club status first application proud came excited about going have secured future look forward continued growth STARS members Gold Leader Club award presentation Don Ogren CD Radio Control Club Rochester RCCR writes annual Roy Edmunds Memorial Fun Fly sponsored RCCR huge success biggest turnout ever 65 registered AMA pilots 105 aircraft ranging size 1/12 scale combat ships e P51 D trainers sport planes wide variety scale ships air constantly flying four very active pilot stations plane safety inspected prior flying appears building skills safety awareness upswing weather good Saturday outstanding Sunday addition continuous fun-filled air spectators treated noon demonstrations K/C combat Saturday no kills cuts mid-airs winch towed glider launch Sunday As often case events great time Long Island Emil Cassanello writes month June busy model aviation scene Long Island Scratch-built show team made up members Suffolk Wings Skyhawks Long Island Aero Radio Society flew held static shows Balloon Festival held Brookhaven airport Wings over Long Island held Gabreski Airport Westhampton opening Cupsogue Beach County Park Westhampton Beach modelers good time reaction general public very favorable Charles Terry air boss Wings over Long Island show saw show Brookhaven airport asked us perfonn Gabreski event Cupsogue Beach event done last minute request Suffolk County Parks Recreation Department didnt have enough room safely conduct R/C airplane operations able put helicopter demonstration taxi some airplanes personal thanks Emil handling last event very short notice 4November1997 145 El] s EIiE 11 1] IE Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 610 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Matthew Turowski 524 Jefferson Street Pottsville PA 17901 717 622-0435 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 1997 NATS Mark Jorgenson President Tusco K/C Club sent letter pertaining first visit NATS .2Id like mention family tremendous time Intemational Hying Site went meet someone chatted Internet competing pylon racing events first exposure racing can tell will back next year blast Darml Rhonda Cady fliers met exemplified what K/C about nice share pylon racing experience volunteered work course during Q40 finals what antsh Mark has found true meaning great national championships. people meet beyond doubt greatest world Plan now attend next year Tusco R/C Club Ohio home vety active modeling clubs Tusco K/C Club Dundee Ohio upeoming cab positive activities have great program local YMCA Mark Jorgenson explains balsa construction YMCA Brad Jorgenson Mike Ferguson assemble Delta Darts patrons mall show Dave Dessecker Loren Ptysi filled mall fine models Findlay Flying Circuits RC Club Ohios second annual Big Bird Fly-In hosted Findlay Flying Circuits AVP Joe Vislay provided shots some action John Shell President White Star K/C Club put together Design Bill Folk CORKS member Monocoupe 90A Mark Hawkens Scott Swanger Findlays President aircraft inspection Alliance Balsa Bees Balsa Bees held first club nite-fly under direction CD Ed Peel Barber Airport Eight pilots participated nearly hundred spectators field outlined light sticks Ed Peel Eagle 63 strobe beacon landing lights Balsa Bees President John Gate funfly Ram Sky-lites Club Vice President Bob Gates As club winds down flying season great winter project become AMA Gold Leader Club. will great benefit YOU Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 Phone 919 848-6719 Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Phone 804 270-5039 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Phone 910 766-1231 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Phone 757595-0997 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Road Chesapeake VA 23322 Phone 757 421-4545 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Phone 302 798-8447 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Phone 540 943-1684 Bliss Teague 625 5th Avenue SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Phone 704 324-2164 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 DISTRICT IV MINI MEETING & FLY IN Reminder about Eastern North Carolina District IV Mini Meeting Fly held Oct 18th Raleigh Durham RIC Clubs Field Flying 1000 AM till dark District Meeting 300 PM till 400 PM Pig Picking Dinner will start 500 PM Pig Picking will catered Holdens Youngsville pig grill hush puppies chicken tea etc can eat $700 plus tax per person Bring airplane fly RDRCs 300 foot runway opportunity meet some people help run AMA tell about ideas ask questions planning purposes need know coming information reservations map flying site contact George Abbott AMA Associate VP eastern Carolina 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 E-Mail George Gabbott462@aolcom YES DO FLY R/C once get asked question actively fly anything answer yes fly fly mostly RIC some rubber powered small airplanes also fly sailplanes off sand dunes outer banks North Carolina photo shows 1/3rd scale Sig Spacewalker after its first flight other fellow Tom Trimble Cub ready its maiden flight LETTER FROM JEFF PHILLIPS DANVILLE VA just wanted give update Flights Unlimited Show Team Danville Aero Modelers season far year date have performed 10 shows approximate total 3500 kids As part show try let kids fly date have introduced Model Aviation via buddy box over 150 kids photo shows kids buddy box assistant principal school also tried buddy box photo approx 250 kids Forest Hill watching show Its sad say news good June 10th team members passed away Cleve Davis passed away due major heart attack Cleve anchors show team could always count him always loved working kids Enclosed picture Cleve kneeling working kids Stony Mill Elem School Cleve very active modeler president County Line R/C club Brown Summit NC will missed knew him DICK SMITH AVP VIRGINIA Its now mid summer flying activities full swing too person still have time other things Shenandoah Valley high point past month Harrisonburgs Valley RIC Flying Clubs 13th annual Ray Gordon Memorial Jumbo Fly-in June 28-29 event have attended times time unable make helping judge select flyers will represent USA F3 World Championships being held Poland August team selection has covered elsewhere wont go further except say USA has strong team heading Championships Harrisonburg Fly-In perhaps best far Reports attending enthusiastic making plans attend next years event Aside good weather flying site general hospitality enjoyed wide variety aircraft hand About 50 planes flight line 32 flyers corning far north New York far west Indiana far south Alabama enjoy relaxed ndly social IMAA type Fly-In will want make next year next big Fly-In around Charlottesvilles Rivanna R/C Clubs IMAA Howard Crispin Memorial Fly-In August 9th Hope see Thats month Dont forget try sign up new AMA Memberwe need can get Time go flying way take kid mber1997 147 m I] i g [v32]U rs au 11 16] 1 Assoclale Vice Presidents Ron Chldgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 WHihelmina Chlhssz 2826 Arbor Place Knoovillo TN 37917 John Cooper 4788 Cloister Cove Mempbis TN 38118 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 38535 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood #43 Meridian MS 38305 Louise laze 296 Hantridge Way Winteroprings FL 33708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorolee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner Boo 4468 Columbus GA 31804 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrva GA 30082 Melvin SIres 781 Boardoran Rd Aiken SC 29803 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N Riser Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 888 Boo 10387 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Biackwell 207W Sandcrenk Rd. Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 have much report month Ill lucky get page have just Council meeting voting recorded below First have couple important things report have started District Newsletter MAIL am using Juno E-MAIL address Juno-JimMcNeill-AMA-L-2 would like receive District Newsletter computer mail E-MAIL address AMA Clubs now have E-MAIL address members now get E-MAIL computer place business started/founded AMA National Newsletter years ago edited 10 12 years can crank out newsletter good anybody have new AMA Assoc VP Greenville South Carolina area Mr Mike Gregory has agreed accept position Mike CDs helps run Joe Nail affair year AMA Council meeting 2 weeks ago voted what Motion made accept AAAA Contest 1997 United States Free Flight Championships Lost Hills California August30 Sept 1 1997 voted YES Passed Motion made allow Executive Director fill two positions Hdqrs Education Coordinator Flying Site Associate voted YES Passed motion made accept Insurance Committee recommendation increase professional liability coverage Directors Officers $3000000 $50000 deductable voted YES Passed motion made insert published columns officers staff shall reviewed Publications Committee accuracy information presented after paragraph 3 Publications Committee Policy voted YES Passed motion made adopt second page Publications Committee s General Policies MODEL AVIATION columns July 22 1995 Executive Council minutes voted YES Passed motion made accept change under Official Publication relating Article XIII Standing Rules Section delete sole replace Executive Director Publications Committee voted Yes Passed motion made allocate $100000 purpose funding Resource Development effort pending presentation AND acceptance Business Plan future Executive Council meeting voted NO Passed motion made table MOTION VII immediate motion above voted YES Failed motion made accept Scholarship Committee recommendations voted YES Passed motion made approve recommendation Awards Committee create award called Presidents Award award will used honor acknowledge recognize thank service grants gifts persons organizations institutions award may presented 3 times within year Executive Council consensus Beginning 4th consensus Council will needed An annual report will furnished President recipients previous year award will metal wood plaque voted YES Passed motion made approve recommendation Awards Committee create award called Executive Vice Presidents LEGION OF HONOR award will used thank persons clubs organizations companies money contributions AMA would include endowments gifts acknowledgements pecuniary nature award may presented 3 times within year Executive Council approval Beginning 4th approval Council will needed An annual report will furnished Council Executive Vice President recipients previous year voted YES Passed motion made approve recommendation Awards committee create 3 awards honor District Vice Presidents serving Executive Council EXEMPLARY SERVICE AWARD automatic after 3 years service DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD is automatic after 6 years service FELLOWSHIP AWARD automatic after 9 years service voted YES Motion passed motion made approve recommendation Awards Committee create award called DISTRICT SERVICE AWARD award will used within District acknowledgements service award may presented 3 times within year Executive Council approval Beginning 4th approval Council will needed An annual report will furnished Council Vice President recipients previous year Motion passed voted YES motion made accept Merchandising Business Plan presented release funds allocated April 19 1997 Executive Council meeting voted YES Passed motion made accept dues structure 1998 Membership follows OPEN$4800 $9300 2 years EXTRA FAMILY$3000 MEMBERSHIP SENIOR CITIZEN$3800 SR mag $1500WIThOUT MAG $700 JRwithmag $1300WiTHOUT MAG $100 voted YES Passed motion made rescind MOTION IV regarding Student Membership April 21 1993 Executive Council Minutes voted YES Passed Rescinded motion extend magazine $7 Junior Membership cover organized school projects essence Juniors enrolled school-sponsored program includes flight instruction part project may become members $7 annual fee motion made rescind MOTION XXI regarding Junior Family Dues Nov 9 1991 Executive Council Minutes voted YES Passed Rescinded motion beginning 1993 will youth family membership youth members live household another member receiving magazine motion made allocate legal expenses amount $1048 Oregon clubs voted YES Passed motion made add Safety Code Radio Control Section line #7 insert between SNELL race course comma NOCASE acceptable standard Line 7 organized racing event requires officials callers contestants must properiy wear helmets OSHA DOT ANSI SNELL NOCASE comparable Standard race course addition officials occupying safety cages must wear protective eyewear voted YES Passed motion made recommend Hall Fame Committee declare 1998 Pioneer Year conduct special induction deserving Pioneers Aeromodeling 70 yrs older recognition during 1998 Homecoming named Celebration Pioneers voted YES Passed motion made amend MOTION XX ending sentence after word older delete remainder motion wording Motion passed voted YES motion made further amend motion XX deleting reference 70 Years old voted NO Motion failed Model Aviation nois / Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet sysbauer@charlieCnSiitedu Associate Vice Presidents illinois Deb & Scott Justice 1565 Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Ksiiend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61 761-1 202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 B Decatur N 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-31 08 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears 605 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct Saint Charles MO 83304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 1238 Higginaville MO 64037 816 584-6284 Fax 816 584-6285 CHICAGO IL Members five area clubs got together provide static display large scale WW RC aircraft part ceremonies commemorating 80th anniversary U S entry WW anniversary event conducted Rosehill Cemetery Museum Chicago model aircraft shared tent full scale replica Fokker Eindecker Some great large scale pictured below M Ziskas Pup next W Browns D-VII next J Snyders DR 1 next 0 Fluhertys Nieport J Kummerow s Pup Talk about giant scale! Eindecker arnves Belleville IL Club #243 Belleville RC Flyers held 10 Pylon Race heat ten laps around three pylon course total distance 3600 feet stock engines minimum wing area 140 square inches races close winner usually determined last lap Pictured winners L R J Lewis 4th M Gatten 2nd W Aanstad 5th R Brem 3rd L Elder 1st club also held builders contest club members judging criteria included overall appearance trueness alignment radio installation engine mounting covering finish overall workmanship Pictured some entries D Armstrong sent above information photos also sent shots East side RC annual Float fly weather misty photos still give good idea great flying site Horseshoe Lake State Park mber 1997 149 I--6 Iowa Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Don Bentfield Vice President 1OW Minnehaha St Paul MN 551 04-1909 612 645-2984 612645-1223 FAX dbentfield@junocom dbentfield@worldnetattnet Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Prequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2767 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville MI 48167 Ph 810486-4800 great sadness must report friend Pete Waters has resigned Michigan AVP Pete will remain Eastern Frequency Coordinator continue handle Eastern AMA Show Display Pete said wants time Avid Flyer project other stuff has going us District VII will really miss Pete Worlds Biggest Thank work area rest nation goes well well find bunch little District jobs will keep involved us District VII Information recent update clubs listings United States shows District VII has 241 chartered clubs 104 % total USA clubs rank 5th out 11 Districts Im always amazed frozen northland has clubs people involved sport might add majority AMA members District very active throughout entire year earn All-Season patch its accomplishment Congratulations fliers Its very busy last few months shortened Exec Council meeting because some real-life business quick trip Ankeny short trip Oshkosh club visit weekend crash failed downlink between brain thumb some flying between ralnstorms during week Now really starting have some fun really nice things about job get meet share airspace different clubs throughout year month would like feature Minnesota club celebrating 50th consecutive year active participation Model Aviation Minneapolis Model Aero Club has flying nearly long Ive earth venue primarily free flight real activity working youth people have set up applied youth-orientated programs club Ive heard about Theyve kept AMA busy providing Delta Darts last few years have designed several basic flyers fly better just easy build show stuff give classes building demos flight demos ongoing flight training year long indoors out help schools around Minneapolis St Paul Minnesota lot surrounding areas Its estimated touch lives several thousand youngsters year theyve doing over fifty years celebration will take place midOctober year would like some additional information especially past members contact Ill pass may go record believe Free Flight Control Line communities still offer simplest economical way get started sport/hobby model aviation Congratulations Minneapolis Model Aero Club fliers Midwest Keep up good work Its people clubs like yours make entire sport fun interesting rewarding 150 Model Aviation ing-to-fly area during fiy Mid-State Aeroguidance Ciub Marshfieid WI Photo J Rasmussen Herman Fessier R Minneapolis Model Aero Club gives Grandson Grampa some flying tips group youngsters wait flight demo 3M Flyers Club field club hosts youth group nearly month during summer Part pit area air show Chesaning Area Model Flying Club great turnout crowds spectators Photo E Harbin small portion pit area during Fly-In/Open house Thunderbirds R/C Club Gaiesburg Ml Photo R Lanson backyard flying site Terry Edmonds Part crew Washington AreaFAi Soaring Team Selection Chairman Modelers MAC contest Photo Dused Annual Misty Meadows GishSoaring Classic Photo T Edmonds * I 11 U 1 [e aUHIE 1 1 k Arkansas Loulorana / New Mexico Oklahoma Teoas George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX anowero 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 Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 1261/o 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 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Yet another group modelers have combined talents formed club served community exerting effort have found site fly after being confronted rejections following message received fine group Boerne Area Modeling Society BAMS existence less year has survived flourishing after number flying site rejection setbacks Texas Hill country group dedicated aeromodelers now 26 members through persistence teamwork club organized August 1996 already has number accomplishments far outweigh experience rejections process selecting officers establishing committees drafting charter group continued have discussions about participation contributions community first major outing fun fly March 22 1997 event referred Fun Fly Family Feast held Kendall County Fairgrounds Racetrack During half day affair public invited view static displays flying demonstrations enjoy food sold local Boy Scouts trainer model support equipment made available lucky raffle ticket buyer raffle proceeds donated Childrens Inn Boeme rehabilitative/adoptive home medically fragile children hard tell bigger smile children watched flying club members Pres Ron Royer presented donation next effort did result financial gain contribution intended get publicity club What better way call attention join parade down Main Street float complete airplanes red white blue streamers candy kids part Boeme Bergfest Parade held June 1997 Rewards smiles both children adults marked event Paid Full parade after another Comfort Texas July 4th Celebration Parade time besides stirring community interests presentation First Place Trophy Best Organization Float BAMS Just prior Comfort Parade Sec Bob Breiding Treas Troy Hall gave show tell presentation Cub Scout Den Messiah Lutheran Church Need tell felt pretty proud day result last years activity BAMS now have flying site Comfort Air Park Once again have example community conscious people literally creating place area coexsistence between its citizens modeling Pat Tritle another work horse type way up Albuquerque NM something Pats working Delta Dart program last year Now find CD ran First Annual All-Scale Fly-In June 28 29 1997 NMSA hosted 29 flyers brought almost 100 models Arizona Colorado New Mexico variety apparent photos will let speak quality end can show November 1997 151 Best Show went Frank Green Cedaridge Co Sikorsky S-38 amphibian Gorgeous detail New Mexico Scale Associations first what annual affair Mark calendar Gee Bee Z came Tucson AZ its master Jim Lynch Outstanding best fighters WWll FW-190D ably duplicated Paul Schaefer Albuquerque NM Dig flat land Boerne area Modeling Society BAMS won first place Comfort 4th July Parade float effort called CD Pat Tritle himself flew fine attention modeling communityNiewport 17 Albuquerque Only prop gives away Roy Royer BAMS pros presents check great shot Brian Rubersons amount $756 benefit Luscomb 8A Well staged again Childrens Inn Boerne check prop gives away Brian came represents profit made raffle way Loveland Co s Vice Pr POi Solen t Days 701445-3332 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 Sauna KS 67401 Jim Rlcketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Nebraska Genoa R/C Flyers Genoa Nebraska Annual Fun Fly June 8 1997 Genoa RYC Annual Fun Fly Clear skies temp lower 80s light wind right down runway Can really Genoa Usually have least cross wind Thirty fliers 50 plus planes enjoyed non-typical Sunday weather fliers kept skies buzzing airplanes ranging size 20 size trainer giant size Extra Cory Sweet brought out thing Cub wing bolted rain gutter said P-38 l style Did nice flat spin way ground Jeff Svehla outdone rekitted Hots right front crowd think did just sympathy could win Ugly Stick club gave away AU great time everyone Next year bigger better special thanks Bob Pasonault Cory Sweet work grooming field special thanks Jack Sibert AVP stopping out Jack didnt stay long due graduation attend Les Hardesty Genoa RIG Fliers Right Group picture Genoa R/C Flyers Annual Fun Fly June 8 1997 Flight line Genoa RIC Flyers Annual Fun Fly June 8 1997 York Thunderbirds Dedicate New Field June 1 visitors enthusiasts looked sky see what buzz about York Thunderbird Club held fun fly first several years new field located south York Nebraska new home located Knox Landing next Jerry Craig Bairs Ag Flight Service Space landing strip events stand provided B airs Considerable work members York club have produced top notch field flier would proud event attracted 110 people including 40 remote control pilots York Lincoln Grand Island Hastings far away Callaway spent day socializing flying solo routines stunt flying such formation flying dog fighting York group has 25 members Tyler Laudenklos youngest 12 He has flying since age 9 Most spectators show up witness Elmer Johnson known affectionately One-Flight Johnson Johnson didnt let crowd down members York Club job well done r Laudenklos age 12 Youngest member York Thunderbirds Flying Club York Nebraska 152 Model Aviation field York Thunderbirds Fun Fly Jack Sibert AVP District 9 Nebraska Tyler Laudenklos Arizona / California / Hawaii / Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President 85271 602 708-0222 richh@primenetcom wwama-1 Ocorn/ama Glenn Caner Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See last montha column additional AVPs Coordinatora Expo. As write months column making final preparations 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition course time read will concluded Hopefully bit luck help weatherman Ill able report success event district column January issue magazine new event significant learning curve 97 Expo no exception few challenges along way difficult task locating securing sites various venues single issue undoubtedly greatest challenge As late June still negotiating flying sites making final adjustments event schedule As such extremely limited ability finalize promotional effort provide timely materials modelers vendors Nonetheless able provide general information through ads provided Model Aviation frequent updates included District column Planning such event no easy task its success depends dedicated team individuals event could have accomplished help of volunteers committed time efforts would like express thanks members Expo Planning Committee representing dozen clubs around San Francisco Bay area would also like thank CDs volunteer workers individual events would like extend personal appreciation thanks Mr Don Goeschl Lancaster California Mr Brian Nelson Morgan Hill served co-coordinators Expo personal dedication commitment 97 Expo would have possible Officer Columns question whether continue District columns Model Aviation part AMA News has once again come before Executive Council issue discussed July EC meeting November agenda may contain motion eliminate officer columns Though motion would eliminate columns magazine will likely offer alternative means VPs communicate constituents such through district newsletter web page am personally opposed eliminating columns however am open new ideas welcome comments suggestions issue Till next time. Keepem safe Keepemflyn w. Association President Don Gulihur presides over District X regional meeting club officers AMA Members thanks Don Association SEF great event Below. Aeromodeling high tech innovation merge California modeler Larry Wolfe Jet Hangar Hobbies provides support joint UCLA / Boeing NASA project develop self-sustaining solar powered UAV designed achieve autonomous formation high altitude flight project aimed developing selfpowered unmanned aircraft can stay aloft days weeks perhaps months prototype left has 43 wing span weighs just over 100 pounds November1997 153 Associate Vice Presidents Michael Lance R Dick Wareham clean up Ultimate Bipe end great day flying Joint Military RC Flyers field located Camp Pendleton Marine Base just south San Clemente California mix both military personnel local modelers club enjoys great relationship base operates off spacious helispots used Marine field training Left. July 26 annual San Diego Stadium Swap Meet sponsored San Diego County Association Model Clubs Traditionally held parking lot Jack Murphy Stadium years event hosted San Diego Silent Electric Flyers held club field magnificent Mission Bay U] 1 11 [e DIE 11 si urn Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hswkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 823 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Saser 781 Lilloont Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinstor Al Watson 130 145th NE. Bellevue WA 98007 An Anonymous Just Plane Bill report no photos came about Bel-Air Flyers Big Bird event June 7-8 According JP Bill 41 flyers signed registered 61 a/c 190 flights perfect weather flight earned pilot ticket raffle held after show Everyone came away something Q-35 set cozies entertainment Bill pulled old chesmut drop-the-transmitter stunt Doing drunk bit isnt PC cell phones around cant heart attack sol did stumble-and-toss Hidden pilot flew Kadet very convincingly reassembled Tx Several spectators did ask announcer really put-on Anonymous mentioned really outstanding a/c 12 C-47 retracts made several flawless flights neither details nor pilot Perhaps someone out has both photo details well share Dick Wickline sent some material young stars Henson Baffle Hensons lived Battle Ground WA NE Vancouver WA last four year 14 years Henson wrote dad started Ucontrol airplanes around 4 years old played R/C cars around 5 learn focus object motion hand soloed 10 years started racing month later Medford OR ftrst heat did great crashed landing thought done weekend dad Henry Bartle thought otherwise hour three bottles super glue later flying again competed 89 Nats Tn-cities flew profile speed very lucky win 901 went Nats Lawrenceville IL competed tAA profile speed broke lot motors lost also competed combat lost great time going compete 95 Nats grades good enough leave home 961 did much better Dad flew back Muncie home built hi-plane compete am Junior National Champion FM F3D Quarter 40 Quicky 500 hold Junior record events Medford June 22 97 lowered record 11133 mm Quarter 40 much fun Medford cannot wait come back next year really want thank parents support transportation Don Pesznecker President PASS sent following story about fine young man just completed LSF Level 5 4th July weekend 1997 Barry Kurath won Unlimited Class Thermal Duration contest Pasco WA doing Barry completed project started 1986 slow start him taking 8 years complete LSF Level 2 Because some prodding myself some other members Portland Area Sailplane Society PASS couple years ago Barry made LSF Level 5 high priority goal As completed Levels 3 & 4 capabilities sailplane pilot improved greatly June 1996 Barry organized LSF Level 4 & 5 accomplishment weekend Tn-Cities area Washington State During weekend Barry made two flights first flight 10 kilometer goal & return 2 hour thermal flight next day did 8 hour slope flight Only two flights total flying time 10 hours 15 minutes first contest win Level 5 August 96 second win came May 97 LSF Level 5 culminated tn Pasco believe Barry first Oregon resident reach Level 5 What makes feat remarkable Barry has lived Hemophilia life infected HIV through medicine about 15 years ago now has AIDS way keeps setting goals himself reaching inspiration know him Congratulations Barry ajob well done Model Aviation on Bartle Dad HenryBarry Kurath right Don Pesznecker
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News Academy ModelAeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Joe Beshar Wes De Cou Incumbent Late last year asked elect Vice President District II did time promised would work hard earn trust respect concentrating flying site acquisition retention directing AMAs attention resources toward membership growth also made sure access through US mail over telephone computer via e-mail few months since special election have become chairman membership committee currently process determine just what need to win back previous AMA members retain current membership base stimulate new membership things key keeping dues increases out future will contribute get full attention club needs concerned about flying site retention last few months have spent hours meeting individual clubs township officials officials various govennnental agencies effort assure what sites have keep potential exists get new sites make able secure financial relief form toan club field rendered unusable paving contractor defaulted contract field finished memberships rise Regular readers column will notice have traveled four corners district effort assure everyone district gets representation should expect visit flying events nearly weekend sometimes twice day visit club meetings whenever invited Whenever together talk little listen lot Ive developed goals district based input talk listen.and act ask continued support accomplish common goals Having served successfully past Vice Pres District II am very familiar duties responsibilities elected position intention elected just Vice Pres involved Vice Pres believe order represent AMA membership depth involvement prime requisite administrative foundation Aeromodeling has always joy interests segments indoor thin outdoor free flight RC glow electric sport scale whatever building flying fellowship has generated within modeling community 19401 official Class free flight world record holder past Pres North Jersey RC Club increased membership 11 135 past Pres Society Antique Modelers increased membership 275 1500 past Pres Interstate Flying Club arranged flying site Bear Mt Interstate Park NY directed AMA Mortgage Depletion Program raised over $25000 directed Lee Renaud Memorial Program benefit AMA library successfully negotiated chartered AMA clubs conceived directed Aero Picnic Program Model Airplane News past Pres Old time Eagles MAC Inducted AMA SAM Hall Fame recipient 2 AMA Distinguished Service Awards Carl Goldberg Vital People award served AMA representive Paris FAI/CIAM F3E Electro-Flight committee meetings Chairman US Electric Team Selection committee As model builder designer have published over 25 model articles model magazines believe am best candidate VP District II would appreciate vote important vote -SO PLEASE VOTERay Juschkus have involved model aviation over fifty years joining AMA 1946 Since have flown free flight power rubber tow line gliders control line stunt speed Navy Carrier winning first place 1962 Nats 1975 began flying C power sailplanes last 18 years have served Associate VP District II AMA represented VP several AMA Council meetings Reston Muncie Have held office various modeling organizations include VP District II National Soaring Society VP Long Island Silent Flyers PR Director Eastern Soaring League have written articles Flying Models magazine since 1982 have photographed eight covers illustrating models built am now semi-retired after being professional corporate photographer 46 years 20 years David Rockefellers personal photographer last fifteen years owned operated Wall Street studio photographing senior executives Fortune 500 companies Presently enjoy part time position Staff Photographer NY City Council Boy Scouts America am lifelong year round resident District II means above experience can serve represent districts best interest has dream Vice President will very best serve elected will use monthly column personal soapbox will promote club business AMA recognize issues affect members Chuck Foreman incumbent time has come once again ask vote also help may continue Vice President AMA District IV As know elected finish out remainder Howards unexpired term year now ending year has given chance see could job importantly could contribute growth AMA represent AMA member conclusion isyes have lot experience District lV what November 1997 139 Inside View Headquarters District Vice President direction AMA going What should AMA doing keep up changes hobby AMA listening member What does membership want AMA get youth today involved can future AMA leaders can AMA members get AMA listen concerns requests some questions have asked past year No have answers other questions help can make difference Obviously AMA needs effective team working develop answers questions generate strategies growth believe qualifications make strong candidate help resolve other issues have active AMA member well over 40 years 27 years leader member 15 active contest director served District IV vice president 1979 1983 past year have worked NATS communication manager 13 years served NATS executive committee 12 years Presently serve AMA Property Acquisitions Development Committee Leader Member Committee SIG Committee Membership Committee AMA liaison IMAA 1995 awarded AMA Fellow award services AMA feel experience can contribute growth AMA help serve AMA member Last least want job representing District IV member would like remain member District IV team assist making positive difference sharing responsibility dealing common concerns decision run district vice president position taken lightly like manner vote should considered carefully order select person will serve well desire key ingredient serving background depth experience very important well takes lot time job right have timeall need now vote Charles R Bauer incumbent campaign statement simple straightfoward serve members District VI During past three years have attempted visit clubs possible throughout district club meetings funflies contests swap meets have problems solve together have solved concerned aging membership assure Executive Council attempting come up ways attract new members hobby committees serve Education committee emphasis work clubs others foster programs school age youth helping funds several programs throughout country encourage young people learn about aviation should executive council next directing its energy flying sites Clubs need help acquiring keeping flying sites questions would like answered please contact Phone 7080457-0565 FAX 708457-2177 e-mail sysbauerharliecnsiitedu Jim Sears 1994 gave up being AMA District VI Vice President time couldnt give representation felt deserved Since Ive retired have term rest request Ive decided run office again As Vice President will represent sport Flyers point view Although understand approve needs competition flyers realize majority us AMA members just want leave competition working lives going favorite flying sites job representive will remind AMA Executive Council grass roots modelers make policies As Vice President Ill continue make trips can sure can see possible During travels AMA officer Ive learned important visit clubs events Before make promises cant keep let ask make promise past elections membership has shown little interest runs organization because chose vote Make sure have say process promise youll vote 1997 election AMA District VI Vice President right member should exercised course vote would greatly appreciated Please vote III3j Sandy Frank am Dr Sandy Frank Weatherford TX am asking vote election choose representive serve AMA Board Directors 19982000 term office will set course AMA takes next century vote needed important have aeromodeler life AMA member since 1957 Life Member AMA L-69 have built flown competed types CIL F/F R/C models began Weatherford club organize bi-annual swap meet father Murry Frank AMA Fellow & Council Representive 1971-1978 taught child about modeling personal fulfillment AMA volunteer work have local regional national volunteer AMA worker 30 years studied Aerospace Engineering University Texas Arlington am 49 years old married 20 years semi-retired Licensed Psychologist PhD having operated own successful private practice 20 years Aeromodeling life can will devote time effort represent well will support no dues increases no AMA instigated lawsuits local modeling support AMAs highest priority open communications between AMA its members will best represent consensus membership AMA District VIII Historically 10% membership votes Please vote vote will sincerely appreciated Thank Sandy Frank 105 N Brazos Weatherford TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817 599-7131 e mail sfrank@ tenetedu Richard Hanson incumbent As know am current Vice President AMA District X am seeking reelection second full term office continue serving representative AMA Executive Council As District Vice President have dedicated efforts towards seeking out issues concern members District towards working member Executive Council presenting views supporting initiatives aimed addressing member concerns During term office have traveled much District meet individual modelers local leaders AMA chartered clubs have gained extensive working knowledge local regional issues challenging existence growth great sport/hobby Though District has made substantial progress areas communications community involvement youth programming public relations still much needs accomplished decline number flying sites aging erosion AMA membership uncertainty aeromodeling industry lack confidence national leadership critical issues facing us issues must addressed can no longer afford minimize concerns wait others find solutions need strong resolute leadership national organization going bring aeromodeling twenty-first century us must part support pledge continue advocating interests District X will ardently endeavor preservation advancement model aviation Model Aviation 7U1 N A72 II FUR Prater Museum Director 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Now Nats over its time get back routine business hand mainly running museum pushing forward initiatives have recently undertaken Almost day during Nats people come museum requests research information donations making month July interesting hectic year now its time focus future plough ahead projects such History Program Museum Assessment Program publicizing museum promoting public working special projects like photographing collection planning short- long-range expansion exhibits museum store Norm Rosenstock has working tirelessly AMA History Program Recently sent first assemblage biographies museum order make accessible membership recently asked Norm put together some ideas value enormous project replied wonderful Brooklyn accent see Gary purposes program give younger modelers some idea AMA came some struggles involved creating advancements aviation preserving ability fly Well said Norm added problem Heroes aging population something done soon will gone taking exploits experiences developed fascinating hobby famous modelers have already contributed library biographies unfortunately too have reached point can no longer create documentation lives have passed away infinitely difficult try reconstruct Heros life after gone Therefore goal try get biographies now . before its too late . will come forth biography such greats Carl Goldberg . Chet Lanzo already gone April last year Norm wrote population modelers generation leaving us fierce rate month read model magazine another obituary grieving passing yet another great modeler years modeling did ever see such proliferation obituaries owe people measure gratitude rich heritage have left us uld forgotten Norm also wanted emphasize job processing biographies writing someone wants write biography friend help someone write autobiography cant themselves need contact request form #2 Form #1 people can write own Norms phone number 561 798-5154 address 124 Granada St Royal Palm Beach FL 33411 point view purposes biography program enrich meaning collection because biographies about lives people have objects museum example would great someone would write biography recently departed Victor Stanzel go late Ed Rhetts Tiger Shark donated Eds wife last year could use biography Ed well since center modeling activity Charleston area according Mel Landis member helped get model museum now able make number completed biographies available interested Requests should sent Dick Kennison Registrar National Model Aviation Museum 5151 WE Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Most bios less 10 pages length cost $3 Longer bios cost $5 first list names Norm has processed thus far Albrecht Jack #1063 Anhoizer Hank #109822 Alaback James #4483 Bauer Charlie #64813 Bekins Don #95097 Brown William L #72439 Bucic George #L-227 Boucher Rolland #961 Champine Robert #5160 Crispin Howard #568 Carson Richard #174 Cunnyngham Vic Sr #L-980 Dean C 152926 Ehling FrankV #798 Hagen Horace #231 HardLes #4639 Hicks Graham #7994 Hunton John #22856 Kania Mat #1473 Kummer Ralph #574144 Koval Joe #2556 Lehmberg Alfred #L-86 Lidgard Edward #808 Lorenz De #28790 Lutz Dan #P-500 Nelson Gerry #2025 Pohlmann Hank #1969 Pond Betram #915 Raspante Joseph #670 Reynolds Francis #9242 1 Rosenstock Norm #1670 Schroeder Art #172 Schulman Leon #L-8 Taibi Sal #3255 Tannis Richard #627 Towne Dean # Upton Bob #6429 Willoughby Dale #436 Winter Bill #719 Worth John #13 Wisniewski Bill #6258 photo recent important donation Dick Kennison Librarian/Regristrar writes Lou Andrews prototype Aeromaster now resides National Model Aviation Musem can enjoyed thanks generosity Pamela Barnard daughter Lou wellknown model designer founder Andrews Aircraft Model Company kited popular kits over years including Ray series However famous Aeromaster burst scene July 30 1965 hands Ernie Huber performed impressive acrobatic show Aeromaster Saturday spectators Nationals Soon after Aeromaster kit became available since large number Aeromasters have built flown may have enjoyed model has gone through several permutations continues production currently available Giant Aeromaster version Dick told built too mber 1997 141 MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know flfl Model Aviation 5ii Suggestion Line phone 317 2884899 extension 223 EMLEF 1MW AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth being famous reason enough Hall Fame necessarily lot depends what person famous long theyve famous whether reason being famous self-focused whether substantially affected others ways Hall Fame example Maxwell Bassett changed nature Free Flight contests forever won events 30s using has engine power everybody else using rubber power Competition rules changed result gas rubber power have competed separately ever since Thus name Bassett became famous singular effect activities others Furthermore whole industry developed production sale gas engines result Maxwells contribution based engine used designed built Bill Brown became equally famous important thing led fame Maxwell Bill first what did Other fliers engine manufacturers came along afterward some got famous too same extentthey simply use gas engines win contests contrast some people became famous after years doing something outstanding some like Henry Struck fame developed over years designed outstanding models others used win contests Henry won share too totality wins using designs put him pedestal above others singular effort brought fame Ed Izzo developed technique cutting wings other parts out blocks foam giving modelers choice away traditional balsa structures standard years again effect Eds contribution other people made him famous too became famous other things foam-cutting development enough itself get him Hall Fame brings up point No criteria exist guide selection candidates Hall Fame some cases like above also election year Neil Armstrong reason selection obvious other cases widespread disagreement what should qualify someone Hall Fame Some names come up year after year yet dont get Others get first year nominated Contributing disagreement minimum requirements fact though article about AMA Hall Fame isnt requirement candidate AMA member need ever have member consensus seems someone did something special model aviation general thats enough considered some disagreement whether what someone has become famous should have benefitted AMA doing something regardless AMA connection OK Fortunately history AMA Hall Fame selection has fairly well sorted out contradictions controversywith some glitches sureby factor diverse viewpoints other words have enough people different backgrounds viewpoints doing voting whatever majority can agree likely produce reasonable choice consider may 40-50 nominations given year result election five six theory multiple viewpoints works fairly well situation has changing recent years selection committee composed past AMA presidents generally conceded responsible group handle responsibility Considering have 22 presidents date number involved seems first thought enough However currently 10 past presidents committee has shrunk considerably Also age level still around now quite high suggesting age-related bias may inherent existing system work adequately appears need larger selection committee sure have enough viewpoints lieu specific selection criteria has suggested logical expansion committee might add previous District VicePresidents past presidents Without checking out numbers involved would seem might reasonable thing case need looking Hall Fame selection process general considering either development some specific criteria selection expanded committee factors being discussed among AMA members officers throw opinion pot would help have additional input eeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing Minutes recent Council meeting will also posted AMA bulletin board Aeromodelers Airway telephone requests dial 317 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 317 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders 142 Model Aviation 4 vruj U fITe7V — Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 am getting numerous favorable comments about financial information am putting article get some other remarks too Since job deals primarily money things will buy comes keep am going present schedules membership revenue year 1996 1995 THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC SCHEDULES OF MEMBERSHIP REVENUE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 311996 AND 1995 lee AminL i h1 1908 Amount Em*nti rienLZ Adult full memberships Second adult Youth full memberships Youth no publication Senior citizenS Affiliate memberships Life memberships Intro pilot program Bonus coupon plan Recovered dues Other miscellaneous programs $ 4329951 97918 87285 65136 855059 3520 16250 5950 3575 634% 14 13 09 125 01 02 01 01 00 788% 18 16 12 156 00 03 01 01 00 $ 4404984 97128 90675 65226 800005 3316 9000 5355 5425 1288 AJi 643% 25 13 10 118 00 01 01 01 00 803% 16 17 12 146 00 02 01 01 00 Lit%1000% Percent 1-Percentage total revenue Percent 2- Percentage total membership revenue Adult full memberships provide greatest amount income senior citizens have good representation category other miscellaneous programs represent monies given Academy Model Aeronautics person overpays amount due purchase pledge excess amounts kept separate basically used same purpose contribution designated brings very important matter being considered AMA headquarters something lot read column thinking about great number us age attempt keep wills current very important want maximize amount assets As everyone knows estate taxes very high proposed changes Congress now considering tax high Contributions charitable organizations unlimited amount can given deducted AMA needs consideration its members including contribution will preservation hobby Any have done well aware easy very important estate gifts various organizations given AMA has fortunate enough receive bequest free fighter designated money spent something free flight area Muncie property Eventually money used construction road get site main entrance road named individual made donation has everlasting memorial himself will surely appreciated free fighters never knew him must have derived much personal satisfaction knowing contributed such useful asset modeling Another important contribution made individual museum gave great number planes other memorabilia hobby being exhibited today Very few us can make contributions type size could certainly something small gifts added together helpful Purchasing insurance policy made payable Academy Model Aeronautics great way take small amount money make large gift Another effective way give favorite charity still have use assets receive substantial tax savings contribute appreciated assets charitable remainder trust naming charity beneficiary Appreciated stocks would given charity through use trust donor would receive charitable contribution gift would have no income tax pay increase value stocks other words capital gains tax would bypassed An agreement would entered charity percentage contribution would paid contributor beneficiary income annual basis money could received monthly quarterly semiannually almost type plan acceptable amount deduction allowed tax return year trust established depends entirely calculation made following tax code annual payment trust contributor designated beneficiary should exist taxable income very short very general explanation charitable remainder trust opportunities might stimulate thinking Any attorney deals estates accountant AMA itself sources information regarding procedure Should have interest AMA will certainly glad direct people can assist important benefit contributing manner can designate want contribution used have become permanent memorial needs could have extreme personal pleasure realizing helped make world better some other modeler because what did Until later mber1997 143 Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1 828 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGutfin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 Richard Sherman 28 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1 223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 LOU ANDREWS Lou passed away about two years ago daughter Pam Barnard possession two models Aeromaster believe original Trixter Beam Lou designed employed Guillow Anyway aircraft donated AMA museum would like thank Pam donating aircraft AMA Council Meeting July 14 1997 O elected drive out deliver airplanes can tell about 950 miles requiring 18 hours driving did two days stopping Mid-America Race Course attend part Vintage Motorcycle Days event Personally did consider long trip hope some people stop thinking Muncie other side World PAITERN CONTEST pattern contest held Bridgewaser MA over July 4th weekend below three photos contest ficst contest Mat Pecoroni age 13 member Conn Model Airplane Club part Clubs Pattern Team other young man John Glezellis fromMillisMAalsoage 13 SPORT SCALE AT THE NATS managed see part contnA-line event talk Ted Jack Patrolia turned out Jack won event Stephens Akro good Jack damaged Pitts special earlier week photos furnished Ted Patrolia RIC SCALE AT THE NATS Three gentlemen District competed R/C Scale John Wood Ron Gagnor Charlie Nelson believe Charlie first Designer Scale Class PLYMOUTH MA AVIATION DAY held September primarily flying event some models display 144 Model Aviation 4Gary Prater Museum Director Joyce Hager Executive Director Lou Andrews Trixter Beam Jack Patrolia Stephens Akro first place trophy Sport Scale Photo Ted Patrolia Jack Patrolia receiving trophy event director Mike Welshans Photo Ted Patrolia 13 year old Mat Pecoroni Lanier Laser powered Thunder Tiger 61 John Wood 1/ scale Sig Spacewalker Ron Gagnor Sig Morrisey Bravo Charlie Nelson own design Waco 13 year old John Glezellis Goldberg Finesse Warren Boutin e Aeronca Champ built modified Bud Nosen Kit Glenn Loud Ultra Sport 60 ended up P-39 aircraft looked flew very welt Gary Prater Museum director standing beneath Lou Andrews Aeromaster Warrens Champ Jack Patrolias Pitts Viscount background 4 m Ii -1 U 1 LOl iEijjj11jj~ New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Day 908 221-6899 Eve 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 Associate vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstown NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brows USAE AFOENT CMR 460 Box 585 APO AE 09703 Ray Juschkus 59 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 James M Lewis PO 61 Ogdenborg NY 13669-0061 Dave Mathewson Box 613 Camillos NY 13031 Bill Miller PO eov 335 Princeton Jonction NJ 08550 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Drive Booking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikedew 407 Willow Street Lockpo4 NY 14094 Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock CooS Soogerties NY 12477 Adaw sattler 41 Perry Avenue Lathom NY 121 10-2433 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Endicoc NY 13760-4329 Frequency Coordinator Ion Sauler 2062 Robbit Lone Phoenlo NY 13135-9507 315 695-2448 Whoa What break loyal readers month have swamped material field might have chance get own stuff column . fine really have lot fun putting contributions print have tell discovered two Can Top items . $300 per month club shop home builder hangs completed airplanes 18-foot high ceiling Gary Fitch President Southern Tier Aero Radio Society Inc STARS wrote STARS origin dates back 1935 founding members Len Bosworth still active 70s STARS first clubs country concentrate development e model aircraft Having built squadron Bristol Scouts attended meets Rhinebeck NY Kitchener Ontario received national attention articles Model Airplane News Scale RIC Modeler Model Aviation magazine Twenty years ago membership felt order survive urbanization taking place purchase own flying field looked fund-raising ideas decided hold own Scale Rally Working city government Glean NY negotiated use Glean Municipal Airport weekend year humble beginnings event has grown include 150 pilots planes year primary fund raiser Six years ago after having saved thousands dollars purchased 145 acres land dream became reality After having invested some $35000 mortgage payments runway construction 100 ft X 1050 ft building spectator fencing maintenance equipment year away free clear ownership pulled together did own STARS recruits new members month reserves Thursday training new pilots Also have just developed relationship Boy Scouts forming Explorer Group dedicated building flying model aircraft also developing program local school Cuba-Rushford Cuba NY will teaching classes about flight actually bus interested students flying site some buddy-box time Model Aviation arrives school month Last year STARS put flight demonstrations four communities introducing townspeople safe R/C flying draw hundreds local people annual Open House also provide buddy-box instruction activity real hit attendees has positive impact membership enrollments just few things doing have resulted being awarded Gold Leader Club status first application proud came excited about going have secured future look forward continued growth STARS members Gold Leader Club award presentation Don Ogren CD Radio Control Club Rochester RCCR writes annual Roy Edmunds Memorial Fun Fly sponsored RCCR huge success biggest turnout ever 65 registered AMA pilots 105 aircraft ranging size 1/12 scale combat ships e P51 D trainers sport planes wide variety scale ships air constantly flying four very active pilot stations plane safety inspected prior flying appears building skills safety awareness upswing weather good Saturday outstanding Sunday addition continuous fun-filled air spectators treated noon demonstrations K/C combat Saturday no kills cuts mid-airs winch towed glider launch Sunday As often case events great time Long Island Emil Cassanello writes month June busy model aviation scene Long Island Scratch-built show team made up members Suffolk Wings Skyhawks Long Island Aero Radio Society flew held static shows Balloon Festival held Brookhaven airport Wings over Long Island held Gabreski Airport Westhampton opening Cupsogue Beach County Park Westhampton Beach modelers good time reaction general public very favorable Charles Terry air boss Wings over Long Island show saw show Brookhaven airport asked us perfonn Gabreski event Cupsogue Beach event done last minute request Suffolk County Parks Recreation Department didnt have enough room safely conduct R/C airplane operations able put helicopter demonstration taxi some airplanes personal thanks Emil handling last event very short notice 4November1997 145 El] s EIiE 11 1] IE Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 181 03-8519 610 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Drive New Stanton PA 15672-9449 412 925-3266 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noll 4573 Lamme Road Dayton OH 45449 513 435-9232 Matthew Turowski 524 Jefferson Street Pottsville PA 17901 717 622-0435 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Box 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 1997 NATS Mark Jorgenson President Tusco K/C Club sent letter pertaining first visit NATS .2Id like mention family tremendous time Intemational Hying Site went meet someone chatted Internet competing pylon racing events first exposure racing can tell will back next year blast Darml Rhonda Cady fliers met exemplified what K/C about nice share pylon racing experience volunteered work course during Q40 finals what antsh Mark has found true meaning great national championships. people meet beyond doubt greatest world Plan now attend next year Tusco R/C Club Ohio home vety active modeling clubs Tusco K/C Club Dundee Ohio upeoming cab positive activities have great program local YMCA Mark Jorgenson explains balsa construction YMCA Brad Jorgenson Mike Ferguson assemble Delta Darts patrons mall show Dave Dessecker Loren Ptysi filled mall fine models Findlay Flying Circuits RC Club Ohios second annual Big Bird Fly-In hosted Findlay Flying Circuits AVP Joe Vislay provided shots some action John Shell President White Star K/C Club put together Design Bill Folk CORKS member Monocoupe 90A Mark Hawkens Scott Swanger Findlays President aircraft inspection Alliance Balsa Bees Balsa Bees held first club nite-fly under direction CD Ed Peel Barber Airport Eight pilots participated nearly hundred spectators field outlined light sticks Ed Peel Eagle 63 strobe beacon landing lights Balsa Bees President John Gate funfly Ram Sky-lites Club Vice President Bob Gates As club winds down flying season great winter project become AMA Gold Leader Club. will great benefit YOU Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Ct Raleigh NC 27613 Phone 919 848-6719 Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144-1130 Phone 410 969-9356 Douglas Barry 5300 Olde Milibrooke Dr Glen Allen VA 23060 Phone 804 270-5039 Allen Eklund 8415 Maeve Ct Clemmons NC 27012 Phone 910 766-1231 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Road Newport News VA 23606-3663 Phone 757595-0997 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Road Chesapeake VA 23322 Phone 757 421-4545 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809-1719 Phone 302 798-8447 Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Avenue Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Phone 540 943-1684 Bliss Teague 625 5th Avenue SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Phone 704 324-2164 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Drive Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 DISTRICT IV MINI MEETING & FLY IN Reminder about Eastern North Carolina District IV Mini Meeting Fly held Oct 18th Raleigh Durham RIC Clubs Field Flying 1000 AM till dark District Meeting 300 PM till 400 PM Pig Picking Dinner will start 500 PM Pig Picking will catered Holdens Youngsville pig grill hush puppies chicken tea etc can eat $700 plus tax per person Bring airplane fly RDRCs 300 foot runway opportunity meet some people help run AMA tell about ideas ask questions planning purposes need know coming information reservations map flying site contact George Abbott AMA Associate VP eastern Carolina 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 E-Mail George Gabbott462@aolcom YES DO FLY R/C once get asked question actively fly anything answer yes fly fly mostly RIC some rubber powered small airplanes also fly sailplanes off sand dunes outer banks North Carolina photo shows 1/3rd scale Sig Spacewalker after its first flight other fellow Tom Trimble Cub ready its maiden flight LETTER FROM JEFF PHILLIPS DANVILLE VA just wanted give update Flights Unlimited Show Team Danville Aero Modelers season far year date have performed 10 shows approximate total 3500 kids As part show try let kids fly date have introduced Model Aviation via buddy box over 150 kids photo shows kids buddy box assistant principal school also tried buddy box photo approx 250 kids Forest Hill watching show Its sad say news good June 10th team members passed away Cleve Davis passed away due major heart attack Cleve anchors show team could always count him always loved working kids Enclosed picture Cleve kneeling working kids Stony Mill Elem School Cleve very active modeler president County Line R/C club Brown Summit NC will missed knew him DICK SMITH AVP VIRGINIA Its now mid summer flying activities full swing too person still have time other things Shenandoah Valley high point past month Harrisonburgs Valley RIC Flying Clubs 13th annual Ray Gordon Memorial Jumbo Fly-in June 28-29 event have attended times time unable make helping judge select flyers will represent USA F3 World Championships being held Poland August team selection has covered elsewhere wont go further except say USA has strong team heading Championships Harrisonburg Fly-In perhaps best far Reports attending enthusiastic making plans attend next years event Aside good weather flying site general hospitality enjoyed wide variety aircraft hand About 50 planes flight line 32 flyers corning far north New York far west Indiana far south Alabama enjoy relaxed ndly social IMAA type Fly-In will want make next year next big Fly-In around Charlottesvilles Rivanna R/C Clubs IMAA Howard Crispin Memorial Fly-In August 9th Hope see Thats month Dont forget try sign up new AMA Memberwe need can get Time go flying way take kid mber1997 147 m I] i g [v32]U rs au 11 16] 1 Assoclale Vice Presidents Ron Chldgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 WHihelmina Chlhssz 2826 Arbor Place Knoovillo TN 37917 John Cooper 4788 Cloister Cove Mempbis TN 38118 James M Edwards 800 Mimosa Dr New Albany MS 38652 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 38535 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood #43 Meridian MS 38305 Louise laze 296 Hantridge Way Winteroprings FL 33708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorolee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner Boo 4468 Columbus GA 31804 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrva GA 30082 Melvin SIres 781 Boardoran Rd Aiken SC 29803 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N Riser Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 888 Boo 10387 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 904 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Biackwell 207W Sandcrenk Rd. Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 have much report month Ill lucky get page have just Council meeting voting recorded below First have couple important things report have started District Newsletter MAIL am using Juno E-MAIL address Juno-JimMcNeill-AMA-L-2 would like receive District Newsletter computer mail E-MAIL address AMA Clubs now have E-MAIL address members now get E-MAIL computer place business started/founded AMA National Newsletter years ago edited 10 12 years can crank out newsletter good anybody have new AMA Assoc VP Greenville South Carolina area Mr Mike Gregory has agreed accept position Mike CDs helps run Joe Nail affair year AMA Council meeting 2 weeks ago voted what Motion made accept AAAA Contest 1997 United States Free Flight Championships Lost Hills California August30 Sept 1 1997 voted YES Passed Motion made allow Executive Director fill two positions Hdqrs Education Coordinator Flying Site Associate voted YES Passed motion made accept Insurance Committee recommendation increase professional liability coverage Directors Officers $3000000 $50000 deductable voted YES Passed motion made insert published columns officers staff shall reviewed Publications Committee accuracy information presented after paragraph 3 Publications Committee Policy voted YES Passed motion made adopt second page Publications Committee s General Policies MODEL AVIATION columns July 22 1995 Executive Council minutes voted YES Passed motion made accept change under Official Publication relating Article XIII Standing Rules Section delete sole replace Executive Director Publications Committee voted Yes Passed motion made allocate $100000 purpose funding Resource Development effort pending presentation AND acceptance Business Plan future Executive Council meeting voted NO Passed motion made table MOTION VII immediate motion above voted YES Failed motion made accept Scholarship Committee recommendations voted YES Passed motion made approve recommendation Awards Committee create award called Presidents Award award will used honor acknowledge recognize thank service grants gifts persons organizations institutions award may presented 3 times within year Executive Council consensus Beginning 4th consensus Council will needed An annual report will furnished President recipients previous year award will metal wood plaque voted YES Passed motion made approve recommendation Awards Committee create award called Executive Vice Presidents LEGION OF HONOR award will used thank persons clubs organizations companies money contributions AMA would include endowments gifts acknowledgements pecuniary nature award may presented 3 times within year Executive Council approval Beginning 4th approval Council will needed An annual report will furnished Council Executive Vice President recipients previous year voted YES Passed motion made approve recommendation Awards committee create 3 awards honor District Vice Presidents serving Executive Council EXEMPLARY SERVICE AWARD automatic after 3 years service DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD is automatic after 6 years service FELLOWSHIP AWARD automatic after 9 years service voted YES Motion passed motion made approve recommendation Awards Committee create award called DISTRICT SERVICE AWARD award will used within District acknowledgements service award may presented 3 times within year Executive Council approval Beginning 4th approval Council will needed An annual report will furnished Council Vice President recipients previous year Motion passed voted YES motion made accept Merchandising Business Plan presented release funds allocated April 19 1997 Executive Council meeting voted YES Passed motion made accept dues structure 1998 Membership follows OPEN$4800 $9300 2 years EXTRA FAMILY$3000 MEMBERSHIP SENIOR CITIZEN$3800 SR mag $1500WIThOUT MAG $700 JRwithmag $1300WiTHOUT MAG $100 voted YES Passed motion made rescind MOTION IV regarding Student Membership April 21 1993 Executive Council Minutes voted YES Passed Rescinded motion extend magazine $7 Junior Membership cover organized school projects essence Juniors enrolled school-sponsored program includes flight instruction part project may become members $7 annual fee motion made rescind MOTION XXI regarding Junior Family Dues Nov 9 1991 Executive Council Minutes voted YES Passed Rescinded motion beginning 1993 will youth family membership youth members live household another member receiving magazine motion made allocate legal expenses amount $1048 Oregon clubs voted YES Passed motion made add Safety Code Radio Control Section line #7 insert between SNELL race course comma NOCASE acceptable standard Line 7 organized racing event requires officials callers contestants must properiy wear helmets OSHA DOT ANSI SNELL NOCASE comparable Standard race course addition officials occupying safety cages must wear protective eyewear voted YES Passed motion made recommend Hall Fame Committee declare 1998 Pioneer Year conduct special induction deserving Pioneers Aeromodeling 70 yrs older recognition during 1998 Homecoming named Celebration Pioneers voted YES Passed motion made amend MOTION XX ending sentence after word older delete remainder motion wording Motion passed voted YES motion made further amend motion XX deleting reference 70 Years old voted NO Motion failed Model Aviation nois / Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 E-Mail Internet sysbauer@charlieCnSiitedu Associate Vice Presidents illinois Deb & Scott Justice 1565 Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Ksiiend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61 761-1 202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 B Decatur N 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-31 08 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears 605 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct Saint Charles MO 83304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 1238 Higginaville MO 64037 816 584-6284 Fax 816 584-6285 CHICAGO IL Members five area clubs got together provide static display large scale WW RC aircraft part ceremonies commemorating 80th anniversary U S entry WW anniversary event conducted Rosehill Cemetery Museum Chicago model aircraft shared tent full scale replica Fokker Eindecker Some great large scale pictured below M Ziskas Pup next W Browns D-VII next J Snyders DR 1 next 0 Fluhertys Nieport J Kummerow s Pup Talk about giant scale! Eindecker arnves Belleville IL Club #243 Belleville RC Flyers held 10 Pylon Race heat ten laps around three pylon course total distance 3600 feet stock engines minimum wing area 140 square inches races close winner usually determined last lap Pictured winners L R J Lewis 4th M Gatten 2nd W Aanstad 5th R Brem 3rd L Elder 1st club also held builders contest club members judging criteria included overall appearance trueness alignment radio installation engine mounting covering finish overall workmanship Pictured some entries D Armstrong sent above information photos also sent shots East side RC annual Float fly weather misty photos still give good idea great flying site Horseshoe Lake State Park mber 1997 149 I--6 Iowa Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Don Bentfield Vice President 1OW Minnehaha St Paul MN 551 04-1909 612 645-2984 612645-1223 FAX dbentfield@junocom dbentfield@worldnetattnet Dave Gish 5435 State Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Bud Gorman PO Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill MilIar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Prequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2767 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville MI 48167 Ph 810486-4800 great sadness must report friend Pete Waters has resigned Michigan AVP Pete will remain Eastern Frequency Coordinator continue handle Eastern AMA Show Display Pete said wants time Avid Flyer project other stuff has going us District VII will really miss Pete Worlds Biggest Thank work area rest nation goes well well find bunch little District jobs will keep involved us District VII Information recent update clubs listings United States shows District VII has 241 chartered clubs 104 % total USA clubs rank 5th out 11 Districts Im always amazed frozen northland has clubs people involved sport might add majority AMA members District very active throughout entire year earn All-Season patch its accomplishment Congratulations fliers Its very busy last few months shortened Exec Council meeting because some real-life business quick trip Ankeny short trip Oshkosh club visit weekend crash failed downlink between brain thumb some flying between ralnstorms during week Now really starting have some fun really nice things about job get meet share airspace different clubs throughout year month would like feature Minnesota club celebrating 50th consecutive year active participation Model Aviation Minneapolis Model Aero Club has flying nearly long Ive earth venue primarily free flight real activity working youth people have set up applied youth-orientated programs club Ive heard about Theyve kept AMA busy providing Delta Darts last few years have designed several basic flyers fly better just easy build show stuff give classes building demos flight demos ongoing flight training year long indoors out help schools around Minneapolis St Paul Minnesota lot surrounding areas Its estimated touch lives several thousand youngsters year theyve doing over fifty years celebration will take place midOctober year would like some additional information especially past members contact Ill pass may go record believe Free Flight Control Line communities still offer simplest economical way get started sport/hobby model aviation Congratulations Minneapolis Model Aero Club fliers Midwest Keep up good work Its people clubs like yours make entire sport fun interesting rewarding 150 Model Aviation ing-to-fly area during fiy Mid-State Aeroguidance Ciub Marshfieid WI Photo J Rasmussen Herman Fessier R Minneapolis Model Aero Club gives Grandson Grampa some flying tips group youngsters wait flight demo 3M Flyers Club field club hosts youth group nearly month during summer Part pit area air show Chesaning Area Model Flying Club great turnout crowds spectators Photo E Harbin small portion pit area during Fly-In/Open house Thunderbirds R/C Club Gaiesburg Ml Photo R Lanson backyard flying site Terry Edmonds Part crew Washington AreaFAi Soaring Team Selection Chairman Modelers MAC contest Photo Dused Annual Misty Meadows GishSoaring Classic Photo T Edmonds * I 11 U 1 [e aUHIE 1 1 k Arkansas Loulorana / New Mexico Oklahoma Teoas George M Aldrich Vice President 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 AMA Line 210 650-4707 FAX anowero 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 Weatherford TX 76086 817 599-7131 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 1261/o 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 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 1300 Pine Valley Little Rock AR 72207 501 664-1226 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Jim Reynolds 123 Madrid Universal City TX 78148 210 658-6646 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Yet another group modelers have combined talents formed club served community exerting effort have found site fly after being confronted rejections following message received fine group Boerne Area Modeling Society BAMS existence less year has survived flourishing after number flying site rejection setbacks Texas Hill country group dedicated aeromodelers now 26 members through persistence teamwork club organized August 1996 already has number accomplishments far outweigh experience rejections process selecting officers establishing committees drafting charter group continued have discussions about participation contributions community first major outing fun fly March 22 1997 event referred Fun Fly Family Feast held Kendall County Fairgrounds Racetrack During half day affair public invited view static displays flying demonstrations enjoy food sold local Boy Scouts trainer model support equipment made available lucky raffle ticket buyer raffle proceeds donated Childrens Inn Boeme rehabilitative/adoptive home medically fragile children hard tell bigger smile children watched flying club members Pres Ron Royer presented donation next effort did result financial gain contribution intended get publicity club What better way call attention join parade down Main Street float complete airplanes red white blue streamers candy kids part Boeme Bergfest Parade held June 1997 Rewards smiles both children adults marked event Paid Full parade after another Comfort Texas July 4th Celebration Parade time besides stirring community interests presentation First Place Trophy Best Organization Float BAMS Just prior Comfort Parade Sec Bob Breiding Treas Troy Hall gave show tell presentation Cub Scout Den Messiah Lutheran Church Need tell felt pretty proud day result last years activity BAMS now have flying site Comfort Air Park Once again have example community conscious people literally creating place area coexsistence between its citizens modeling Pat Tritle another work horse type way up Albuquerque NM something Pats working Delta Dart program last year Now find CD ran First Annual All-Scale Fly-In June 28 29 1997 NMSA hosted 29 flyers brought almost 100 models Arizona Colorado New Mexico variety apparent photos will let speak quality end can show November 1997 151 Best Show went Frank Green Cedaridge Co Sikorsky S-38 amphibian Gorgeous detail New Mexico Scale Associations first what annual affair Mark calendar Gee Bee Z came Tucson AZ its master Jim Lynch Outstanding best fighters WWll FW-190D ably duplicated Paul Schaefer Albuquerque NM Dig flat land Boerne area Modeling Society BAMS won first place Comfort 4th July Parade float effort called CD Pat Tritle himself flew fine attention modeling communityNiewport 17 Albuquerque Only prop gives away Roy Royer BAMS pros presents check great shot Brian Rubersons amount $756 benefit Luscomb 8A Well staged again Childrens Inn Boerne check prop gives away Brian came represents profit made raffle way Loveland Co s Vice Pr POi Solen t Days 701445-3332 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 Sauna KS 67401 Jim Rlcketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Nebraska Genoa R/C Flyers Genoa Nebraska Annual Fun Fly June 8 1997 Genoa RYC Annual Fun Fly Clear skies temp lower 80s light wind right down runway Can really Genoa Usually have least cross wind Thirty fliers 50 plus planes enjoyed non-typical Sunday weather fliers kept skies buzzing airplanes ranging size 20 size trainer giant size Extra Cory Sweet brought out thing Cub wing bolted rain gutter said P-38 l style Did nice flat spin way ground Jeff Svehla outdone rekitted Hots right front crowd think did just sympathy could win Ugly Stick club gave away AU great time everyone Next year bigger better special thanks Bob Pasonault Cory Sweet work grooming field special thanks Jack Sibert AVP stopping out Jack didnt stay long due graduation attend Les Hardesty Genoa RIG Fliers Right Group picture Genoa R/C Flyers Annual Fun Fly June 8 1997 Flight line Genoa RIC Flyers Annual Fun Fly June 8 1997 York Thunderbirds Dedicate New Field June 1 visitors enthusiasts looked sky see what buzz about York Thunderbird Club held fun fly first several years new field located south York Nebraska new home located Knox Landing next Jerry Craig Bairs Ag Flight Service Space landing strip events stand provided B airs Considerable work members York club have produced top notch field flier would proud event attracted 110 people including 40 remote control pilots York Lincoln Grand Island Hastings far away Callaway spent day socializing flying solo routines stunt flying such formation flying dog fighting York group has 25 members Tyler Laudenklos youngest 12 He has flying since age 9 Most spectators show up witness Elmer Johnson known affectionately One-Flight Johnson Johnson didnt let crowd down members York Club job well done r Laudenklos age 12 Youngest member York Thunderbirds Flying Club York Nebraska 152 Model Aviation field York Thunderbirds Fun Fly Jack Sibert AVP District 9 Nebraska Tyler Laudenklos Arizona / California / Hawaii / Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President 85271 602 708-0222 richh@primenetcom wwama-1 Ocorn/ama Glenn Caner Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See last montha column additional AVPs Coordinatora Expo. As write months column making final preparations 1997 AMA National Aeromodeling Exposition course time read will concluded Hopefully bit luck help weatherman Ill able report success event district column January issue magazine new event significant learning curve 97 Expo no exception few challenges along way difficult task locating securing sites various venues single issue undoubtedly greatest challenge As late June still negotiating flying sites making final adjustments event schedule As such extremely limited ability finalize promotional effort provide timely materials modelers vendors Nonetheless able provide general information through ads provided Model Aviation frequent updates included District column Planning such event no easy task its success depends dedicated team individuals event could have accomplished help of volunteers committed time efforts would like express thanks members Expo Planning Committee representing dozen clubs around San Francisco Bay area would also like thank CDs volunteer workers individual events would like extend personal appreciation thanks Mr Don Goeschl Lancaster California Mr Brian Nelson Morgan Hill served co-coordinators Expo personal dedication commitment 97 Expo would have possible Officer Columns question whether continue District columns Model Aviation part AMA News has once again come before Executive Council issue discussed July EC meeting November agenda may contain motion eliminate officer columns Though motion would eliminate columns magazine will likely offer alternative means VPs communicate constituents such through district newsletter web page am personally opposed eliminating columns however am open new ideas welcome comments suggestions issue Till next time. Keepem safe Keepemflyn w. Association President Don Gulihur presides over District X regional meeting club officers AMA Members thanks Don Association SEF great event Below. Aeromodeling high tech innovation merge California modeler Larry Wolfe Jet Hangar Hobbies provides support joint UCLA / Boeing NASA project develop self-sustaining solar powered UAV designed achieve autonomous formation high altitude flight project aimed developing selfpowered unmanned aircraft can stay aloft days weeks perhaps months prototype left has 43 wing span weighs just over 100 pounds November1997 153 Associate Vice Presidents Michael Lance R Dick Wareham clean up Ultimate Bipe end great day flying Joint Military RC Flyers field located Camp Pendleton Marine Base just south San Clemente California mix both military personnel local modelers club enjoys great relationship base operates off spacious helispots used Marine field training Left. July 26 annual San Diego Stadium Swap Meet sponsored San Diego County Association Model Clubs Traditionally held parking lot Jack Murphy Stadium years event hosted San Diego Silent Electric Flyers held club field magnificent Mission Bay U] 1 11 [e DIE 11 si urn Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hswkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 1201 Farrow Circle Anchorage AK 99504-2237 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 823 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Saser 781 Lilloont Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinstor Al Watson 130 145th NE. Bellevue WA 98007 An Anonymous Just Plane Bill report no photos came about Bel-Air Flyers Big Bird event June 7-8 According JP Bill 41 flyers signed registered 61 a/c 190 flights perfect weather flight earned pilot ticket raffle held after show Everyone came away something Q-35 set cozies entertainment Bill pulled old chesmut drop-the-transmitter stunt Doing drunk bit isnt PC cell phones around cant heart attack sol did stumble-and-toss Hidden pilot flew Kadet very convincingly reassembled Tx Several spectators did ask announcer really put-on Anonymous mentioned really outstanding a/c 12 C-47 retracts made several flawless flights neither details nor pilot Perhaps someone out has both photo details well share Dick Wickline sent some material young stars Henson Baffle Hensons lived Battle Ground WA NE Vancouver WA last four year 14 years Henson wrote dad started Ucontrol airplanes around 4 years old played R/C cars around 5 learn focus object motion hand soloed 10 years started racing month later Medford OR ftrst heat did great crashed landing thought done weekend dad Henry Bartle thought otherwise hour three bottles super glue later flying again competed 89 Nats Tn-cities flew profile speed very lucky win 901 went Nats Lawrenceville IL competed tAA profile speed broke lot motors lost also competed combat lost great time going compete 95 Nats grades good enough leave home 961 did much better Dad flew back Muncie home built hi-plane compete am Junior National Champion FM F3D Quarter 40 Quicky 500 hold Junior record events Medford June 22 97 lowered record 11133 mm Quarter 40 much fun Medford cannot wait come back next year really want thank parents support transportation Don Pesznecker President PASS sent following story about fine young man just completed LSF Level 5 4th July weekend 1997 Barry Kurath won Unlimited Class Thermal Duration contest Pasco WA doing Barry completed project started 1986 slow start him taking 8 years complete LSF Level 2 Because some prodding myself some other members Portland Area Sailplane Society PASS couple years ago Barry made LSF Level 5 high priority goal As completed Levels 3 & 4 capabilities sailplane pilot improved greatly June 1996 Barry organized LSF Level 4 & 5 accomplishment weekend Tn-Cities area Washington State During weekend Barry made two flights first flight 10 kilometer goal & return 2 hour thermal flight next day did 8 hour slope flight Only two flights total flying time 10 hours 15 minutes first contest win Level 5 August 96 second win came May 97 LSF Level 5 culminated tn Pasco believe Barry first Oregon resident reach Level 5 What makes feat remarkable Barry has lived Hemophilia life infected HIV through medicine about 15 years ago now has AIDS way keeps setting goals himself reaching inspiration know him Congratulations Barry ajob well done Model Aviation on Bartle Dad HenryBarry Kurath right Don Pesznecker