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ANews View HQ See Page 184 Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 AMA Foundation Formed U Sheila Ames AMAs Resource Development Committee presented its Comprehensive Resource Development/Business Plan during February 21 Executive Council meeting Muncie Indiana presentation proposed development new institution Academy Model Aeronautics Foundation will pursue funding opportunities support heritage education programs ALMA will manage such programs might best enable future charitable activity stated Business Plan data Business Plan result three years work Executive Council Committee collected research comparisons AMAs fund-raising needs similar organizations information compiled Resource Development Committee AMA staff Andrew H Bro fund-raising consultant president Prentice Company As stated Business Plan AMA Foundations vision will preserve interpret new audiences story aeromodeling inspire new generations toward AMAs modeling disciplines encourage generous financial gifts benefit future aeromodeling Foundations activities will result lot money AMA according Rich Hanson chairman Resource Development Charter Committees Vice President AMA District X dedicated support foundation will added solicit acquire philanthropic donations explained Most funding will go toward education youth activity Hanson said As explained Business Plan need corporation separate yet closely related AMA because leadership requirements philanthropic development differ association development relationship between AMA AMA Foundation meant symbiotic elements will make system work cited common administration correlated govemance trust Business Plan stresses . atmosphere trust must prevail What foundation does enhances what AMA does vice-versa AIvIA will better position focus its efforts toward members Foundation will better position focus its efforts toward betterment model aviation whole said Dave Brown president AfvlA member Charter Resource Development Committees As result Februaiy meeting Executive Council approved formation temporary Charter Committee consists members AMAs Resource Development Committee Museum Steering Committee Education Committee Charter Committee will proceed toward formation Foundation recruiting guiding Board Trustees drafting Articles Incorporation By-Laws its goals achieved will replaced Boards Trusteeship Committee Board Trustees mission raise funds supervise Foundation activities success Foundation largely dependent group according Business Plan key element getting Board Trustees formed said Hanson believes biggest challenge will assemble group have right qualifications include networking capabilities right influences gamer funds As Foundation organized its Board Trustees AMA Executive Council will have same Chief Executive Officer CEO members both entities report Joyce Hager AMA Executive Director acting CEO AMA staff liaison time although positions currently staffed key officers Executive Council will belong Board Trustees members Board will belong Executive Council president AMA Chairman Board Trustees will voting members others boards stated Business Plan Academy docs presently have formal fund-raising program monies given varying amounts listed under donors names Model Aviation AMA association serving needs members needs separate fund-raising body past special requests directed toward membership have gamered money specific interests such paying off mortgage Reston Virginia property former location AMA Headquarters purchasing Percy Pierce collection significant amount philanthropic monies go Museum According Business Plan members typically join AMA have wonderful time participating hobby give charitable funds other causes deem needier AMA currently has tax status 501c3 allows donors deduct contributions made Academy Indiana new nonprofit corporations subject Indiana Nonprofit Corporation Act 1991 under AMA Foundation would considered Public Benefit Corporation initial assets Foundation will transfers Academy such items heritage- museum-related funds objects artifacts archives library materials exhibits other items will make good risk management Brown pointed out some members Academy may have perception certain AMA assets will transferred blind trust actually assets will kept operating unit such insurance thinks will gain terms efficiency lose control new nonprofit organization has potential success will strengthen nonprofit status Academy according Business Plan Similar concepts have used companies including Rotary Intemational Experimental Aircraft Association EAA Hanson would like see Foundation begin operation end year however said administrative duties accomplish before organization can get off ground couple drafting bylaws writing job descriptions people involved dont see Foundation happening least another year said Hager Before Foundation can put effect among other things AIVIAs bylaws must revised changes must voted approved Executive Council will go out Leader Members vote could tum out lengthy process explained Hanson expected Charter Committee assembled early spring its first meeting scheduled summer Model Aviation Mr AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth Year Pioneer 1998 has apparently gotten attention lot AMA members Recent columns about AMA Model Aviation Hall Fame need get members recognized triggered lot nominations years selections time read selection process will already have completed word will out now shortly Regardless has chosen might interested know names nominated year reaction reading names may well thought already Hall Fame will obvious scanning list names very well knowneven famous yet being Hall Fame Typically names nominated published Its deliberate thingit just hasnt done year emphasis Pioneers seems appropriate see list position selected AMAs prestigious Hall Fame Hall Fame Selection Committee year consider dozens candidatesan incredibly large list select relatively few end result selection process means have selected 1998 considered best best winning out over highly deserving candidates latter will considered again next year because selection process doesnt start scratch yearmany unselected candidates year get carried over consideration following year two years year example 24 candidates carried over 1997 Bob Aberle Robert Dodgson John Frisoli Vito Garofalo Leo Garringer Don Godfrey Charles Hollinger Jay Jackson Lawrence Jenno Kenneth Koeppel Austin Leftwich Robert Leishman Alfred Lehmberg Hany Moyer Sr William Netzeband Frank Parmenter Randy Randolph Robert Randolph Charles Reed III Frank Rende Francis Reynolds Ed Southwick Windy Urtnowski Lee Webster candidates considered equally candidates nominated year selection process throws names together has priority over other Thats way system works has years So else 1998 candidate list Arthur Adamisin Betty Adamisin Jack Albrecht Art Schroeder Ed Beshar Bob Bienenstein George Brown George Buso Edward Calkin Sal Cannizzo Roy Clough Robert Dailey James Duckworth Joe Elgin Joseph Ehrhardt Bill Evans Bumis Fields Jeremy Fitch Conrad Hanson Les Hard William Harding Raymond Heit Ed Henry Maxey Hester Carl Hopkins Robin Hunt Luther Hux Matt Kania Joe Kovel Vein Krehbiel Harris Lee Sid Miller Jerry Nelson Len Purdy Robert Randall Fred Reese George Reich Robert Rich Stuart Richmond Erv Rodemsky Oba St Clair Larry Scarmnzi Carl Schwab Jack Sheeks Dick Sherman Ed Shipe Charles Spencer George Steiner Al Strickland Richard Tanis Dick Tichenor Joe Wagner Mickey Walker Bill Warner LeRoy Weber Robert White Dale Willoughby George Wilson JC Yates Wayne Yeager John Zak Joe Zingali Thats 48 new candidates addition carryover 24 total 72 Imagine trying decide few among people should decided 1998 Its mindboggling real chore selection committee process could get worse future still other potential candidates out including didnt make through previous selections brings up point number selected year arbitrary number acknowledged number committee members deliberately limiting cheapen value Hall Fame selection tied fact selection process subjective depending upon opinion committee members regarding think deserving Some AMA leaders think process should changed perhaps eliminate subjective factor entirely feel point system can developed would measure candidates history against list qualifications effect point system would establish set standards anyone met exceeded specified criteria would automatically become Hall Fame member might object saying might double triple quadruple number Hall Famers basic answer anyone deserving honor should get having judged worthy various subjective opinions matter history some years easier get selected others given year outstanding candidates some selected might easily selected another year competition less tough thousand people qualify revised Hall Fame system consider minuscule compared AMA membership 150000 thousand Hall Famers out such huge membership could hardly regarded undeserving qualification standards set high enough minimize talk cheapening process Food thought present rate selection candidates may eligible posthumous selection Better seems make Hall Fame presentations winners alive receive 1998 143 99- 9 Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 As column being written early April will read early June find myself switching back forth between past present future Response April Focus Education article asking kids has very enlightening say least quick summary really out Radio Control RC certainly popular aspect model aviation its everyone may practical educational systems Gordon Schimmel noted last months column Cost logistics time main factors associated RC applications educational environment Fortunately very good alternatives such Indoor Hand-Launched Glider Indoor rubber power Outdoor Hand-Launched Glider Outdoor rubber power Control Line powered Free Flight Science Olympiad Competition Regional Qualifiers has taking place around country during last two months have receiving information individuals across US local club involvement lack oD regional competitions uninitiated format Science Olympiad models based upon Indoor rubber-powered model wingspan 1224 inches total mass 10-20 grams Additional rules cover propeller motor rubber strand believe everyone should get idea Basic stick-and-tissue rubberpowered models capable 45 seconds plus flights Sounds simple enough right Several facts starting come through loud clear regional competitions first important thinking youngsters definitely interested Science Olympiad want take part Airplanes particularly flying model airplanes still hold fascination young people Second comes fact few teachers classroom project have fundamental knowledge skills instruct motivated students building flying basic rubber-powered models schools have shown real signs success have important ingredient lacking less fortunate Local AMA club members have become involved teachers have imparted skills knowledge student teacher part have members National Free Flight Society although have modelers other disciplines contributing time knowledge benefit concerned last fact see seed planted successful unsuccessful Science Olympiad students successful possibility advancing further model aviation beyond highly based positive results unsuccessful prospect returning another Science Olympiad Competition having anything else model aviation would believe minimal best Should club interested teaming local schools helping plant seeds positive nature todays youth concerning aviation general model aviation particular contact details Science Olympiad Competition sponsored part Midwest Products past few weeks have busy enlightening end March pleasure represent Academy Model Aeronautics 31st National Congress Aviation Space Education annual three-day event hosted Civil Air Patrol includes aviation organization educational agenda exhibit hall featured approximately 75 education-related booths including AOPA ALPA NASA own AMA booth CAP hourly seminars during three days AMAs Education Committee Chairman Gordon Schimmel presenting dealing model aeronautics classroom Look future linking AMA other national organizations first weekend April found us Weak Signals Toledo Hobby Show AMA booth packed entire weekend As fantastic event will reported elsewhere wont go main objective Toledo lining up industry manufacturers distributors interested partnering AMA field education am proud say response uninhibited subject future columns interesting learn what others doing further aeromodeling around country across border thought would pass couple reports received past month Canada Puerto Rico Fred Tellier member Michigan Cloudbusters group Cloudbusters ran AMA Cub/Delta Dart program Benson School Windsor Ontario Canada past year what might have first time US club conducted school program Canada Cloudbusters supported aided teacher Mike Lacrois bringing AMA Cub program 110 excited students time As turned out approximately 90 airplanes completed flown end day As Fred tells flightline stretched across outfield ballpark two three pilots deep command off looked like flight moths rising above field sounds joy laughter would heard participants especially Cloudbusters teachers think much fun fliers Another success story Joe Micalizzi way Fajardo Puerto Rico Joe AMA AVP District V spark plug Demajagua R/C Flying Club would seem Joes main goal life introduce youngsters model aviation possible Recently Demajagua R/C Flying Club recipient AMA Youth Education Stipend YES Grant Joe help wife Della started Roosevelt Roads Middle High School students out AMA Cub/Delta Dart recently completed Great Planes P1-40 Joe maximized P1-40 Balsa USA Swizzle Stick using original pattern scratch-building several photos tell story success Demajagua R/C Flying Club program Joe quoted letter received other day friend asked much getting out program told him free program students wasnt getting anything money wise asked crazy said wouldnt felt sorry him told him reward faces students after have done something well guess everyone gets different rewards out life depending what expect out life Joe Micalizzi has hit jackpot expressions students faces indication Until next month dont hoard knowledge Share someone reap really special reward Roosevelt Roads Middle High School students day after P1-40 finished Students building wing P1-40 Students after flying Delta Darts first time 144 Model Aviation Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 Moslem religion has requirement its people converts must go Mecca once lifetime As model airplane enthusiast really believe everybody should go Toledo Muncie once lifetime get whole different concept what has happened what happening model airplane world Muncie headquarters museum Headquarters represents what going now museum shows what has important remember both elements hobby Toledo like living catalog things going hobby different elements can imagine get see what happening field missing great deal model airplane world now Special Interest Groups developing planes materials accessories supply needs impossible keep up what available addition get meet lot nice people Having mutual hobby bond builder between people really neat order something telephone go event like Toledo meet person talked phone have just received draft audit report management letter Next issue will carry first series audited financial statements Below presented paragraph management letter Operational Performance Indicators 1997 Academy generated $91 1883 increase net assets profit compared increase $236620 1996 Revenue increased 48% during 1997 significant factor contributing improvement operating results attributable reducing controlling expenditures staff Executive Council really try provide services protect assets Until later 1998 145 Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828The residence across road 181 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 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 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 Vermont Property very pleasant conversation Ed Robbins Gujidhall VT recently has 225 acre farm house has extensive renovations 40 x 60 auto repair shop 100 x 400 grass model runway Club meets uses flying facilities Ed wishes sell property would like downsize believe asking price $289000 interested call Ed 802-328-2940 Guildhall NH-VT border northern state clear day can see Mt Washington Northern Connecticut Radio Control Club Auction The following information pictures furnished Bob Wallace AVP Ct Northern Connecticut Radio Control Club held its annual auction March 15th Asnuntuck Community college Enfield Ct auction has arguably become largest annual radio controlled aircraft activity held District Starting years ago modest club auction normal meeting hall Windsor Locks CT NCRCCs Auction rapidly outgrew hail re-located US Army Reserve Training Center gymnasium Enfield Within few years time facility outgrown move Asnuntuck College made auction has always unified club effort doors open early item inspection ample seating varied refreshment menu bidding starts promptly lOAM continues well afternoon hours have never NCRCCs Auction plan attending next year Its worth trip lot fun Dick Gilbert visiting Maine Model Expo talked Dick Gilbert has idea feels worth mentioning thought fasten rubber band handle tx bring around bottom loop over throttle stick prevents throttle being opened accidentally it retums idle position Slip band off just before tlo Try might like has Grumman F6F3 model controlled different manner electric powered tethered uses rudder offset contanl-line model elevator controlled radio As yet has flown Model Aviation ioneer Al Torres Manchester Ct three auctioneers Aerial shot shows runway stream runs through property Head chef Guy Beaudoin Enfield Ct charge gourmet delicacies Caf La Beaudoin~ runway shop building Brisk business popcorn machine day Part Ed Robbins farm Vermont Mount Washington background portion items auctioned 40 x 60 shop Club impound NCRCC Auction Note two area pit area foreground elevations tables Dick Gilbert F6F-3 Hellcat • mi I1 11 [s UIEI 1 — New Jersey/ New York Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Day 908 221-6899 Eve 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 decou @ idt net Dave Babcock445 Stookior Street Hightstown NJ 08520-4881 Roy Brown USAC ACCENT CMR 460 SOX 585 APO AC 09703 vinceJuilano 16 Shamrock Rd Rocky Pt New York NY 11778 Ray Juschkas 59 Livingstorr Street St Jewes NY 11788 James M Lewis PO 61 Ogdenborg NY 13889-0861 Bob McKay 109W Cdvar4 St volvo NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Soy 613 Cawlios NY 13031 Tom Murray 31 voorhees Drive Sevkivg Ridge NJ 07930 Marlene Nikodew 407 Willow Street Lockyo8 NY 14884 Bill Poyttiress 2 Henrlock Good Soogerties NY 12477 Adam sattier 41 Perry Aveove Laihew NY 12118-2433 Terry Terrenolre 101 Switirtield Dr Cediovil NY 13760-4329 Prequency Coordinator Ion sauler 53 Airpon Dr Oswegv County Airport Pollen NY 13069 315 598-6093 As visit web page regular basis know District II recently suffered loss yet another pioneer model aviation Vein Krehhiel boyhood passion flight led him become leading manufacturer World War model airplane kits passed away March 2 1998 Vein followed path included rubber-powered airplanes youth gasoline powered flight 1936 RC flying beginning 1950 Prior World War II kitted Challenger Master Subsequent retirement gravel business 1960 formed VK Model Aircraft Company wife company recognized worldwide leader production World War models Nieuport 17 Sopwith Camel Fokker Triplane Corben Super Ace noted quality attention detail . hallmarks Krehbiel manufacturing process Vein great competitor great friend model aviation enthusiasts will miss him Thanks Fran Ptaszkiewicz Marlene Nikodem supplying information about Vein attended two very worthwhile events during past month WRAM show always quite success particularly glad see quite contingent younger model enthusiasts crowd As always manufacturers representing aspects hobby good deal swapping display scale work incredible annual District meeting held usual President Dave Brown various AMA staff representatives bringing us up date happenings Muncie very pleasant task came way asked present Lou Scarlino Jerry Judge plaque commemorating 30 years WRAM show production attend show can thank Westchester Radio Aeroodelers untiring efforts bringing show us year after year Congratulations again Four youngsters stopped AMA booth collect some complimentary writing instruments President Dave Brown addressing District meeting following weekend pleasure addressing group modelers Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society/Aero Radio Club Syracuse model airplane forum event brings lot talent together full day instruction education plain old jawboning about hobby year treated sessions such subjects covering pattern flying tools modeler radio maintenance ducted fans electric flight quarter scale modeling also able have district meeting bring folks up date happenings HQ AVP Terry Terrenoire leads discussion modeling tools Mike Gossen gestures way through some intricate pattern maneuvers District representatives abundance Left Right AVPs Dave Mathewson Jim Lewis VP Wes De Cou AVP Terry Terrenoire Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter lot good local publicity sport generated recently Timothy Chaya 13-year old member Somerset County NJ Broken Props 4-H club placed FIRST New Jersey State Science Olympiad Propeller Propulsion division Tim flying Peck Polymer Night-16 constructed himself During test flights competition Tim getting nothing straight-line flights little ingenuity form gum wrapper affixed left wing tip created just right amount turn result flight duration full 30 seconds ahead second place finisher Hearty congratulations district up-and-coming young competitor thy Chaya shows first-place medal winning airplane fellow 4-H members July1998 147 Aesociate vice Presidents U] 1111 [ EHIE 1 Urn Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Coort Coloorhus OH 43220-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 0261 DeWiC Road Crass Loves WV 25313-1209 304 776-1408 Neisos Gould 1944 Idaho Street Alisorosari PA 18103-8519 610 797-6597 John Hathaway r02 Woodroere Orion New Stootor, PA 15672-9449 412 920-3266 Donaid Klopp 637 Haorllon Coart 1rappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-8129 Frank Nail 6042 Norwoll Orroc Daylso OH 45449 937 d35-9232 Matthew Turowski RR 93 Sos 294 Dogwood Drioe Draws PA 18222 717 622-0435 Joseph 5 Vislay 1381 Crashrook Orroc PO Baa 851 Macwee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Conic 1012 Wyowrog Aoesoe Pony Port PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Toledo Expo 44th Toledo Expo now history As usual Weak Signals put greatest RIC related trade show world special thanks extended continued effort hospitality Congratulations several Districts trophy winning modelers models display East Coast Hobby Show first year headquarters staff Academy present East Coast Hohby Show Philadelphia Model aviation well represented participating clubs within Delaware Valley Federation facets flying models display Pete Van Dore Jim Vanant provided number indoor rubber powered model demonstrations never failed attract crowd also brought along number egg carton gliders give out kids Bud Scott brought four models show A10 Warthog aircraft asked about crowd Jim Ryan Joe Koller Joe Youk Rick Schaeffer Fred Smith others Bucks County Radio Control Society answer questions Events like go long way expose people hobby interest goodwill generates benefits modelers everywhere Federation attempting acquire flying site within township park near Lower Makefield Pennsylvania site would advantage contact Secretary Pete Van Dore 215 635-0486 Incidentally club Philadelphia area member Federation please contact Pete details gentlemen attempting create future model aviation help Delaware Valley Federations model display CPAA Flea Market secret out CPAA Flea Market largest event its type United States year event grows tn size year over 10000 square feet additional floor space quickly consumed new tables Over 500 vendors provided modeling supplies everyone havent attended show next year . its certainly worth Nelson Gould Words cannot express sympathy Eastern Pennsylvania AVP Contest Coordinator Nelson Gould death parents during month March US Scale Masters Are interested seeing best scale models United States competition Ohio Radio Kontrol Society Columbus Ohio years host dates September 17-20 TORKS also active Heart Ohio Jet Scramble August 2023 events should everyones calendar . Contact AVP Mike Barbee details Meyers Balsa USA Stearman Terry Conley prepares Old-Timer Ed Havoy launches aircraft Dick Greenburg starts Playboy Senior Tom Mellas prepares Playboy 148 Model Aviation s Country Modelers Kevin Matney Toledo Ohio District III Modelers Action U] [ iU 1 bE Delaware District Columbia Maryland /North Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 252 441-5855 Fax 252 441-6554 cforeman @ modelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 410 969-9356 E-Mail bbabura@junocom Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757 421-4545 Office Phone 757431-6009 Fax 804 463-8411 E-Mail moultons@mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail flyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail vrcs38@aolcom Bliss Teague 625 5th Ave SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Home Phone 336 324-2164 Office Phone 336 733-9228 E-Mail blissteague@conninccom Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 Recently held AVP Meeting District IV AVPs AVP attended meeting got lot accomplished District IV clubs have now assigned individual AVP feel will give better contact what happening district within AMA AVPs will contacting clubs assigned area start developing District IV Leader Member club contact person What means club District IV will have Leader Member willing act contact passing information club through assigned AVP to AMA Leader Members will receive information about agenda items upcoming council meetings special things pending AMA procedure expect receive information back clubs what areas need improvement within AMA develop better faster communication link would like clubs District IV cooperate assigned AVP help get system place soon possible AVP Needed Lynchburg Area need AVP located Lynchburg area Virginia work Dick Smith Steve Moulton give us coverage better serve area Virginia volunteer position will require visiting AMA chartered clubs presentations help set up leader member program interested position send resume describing modeling AMA background address head column can also FAX E-Mail information Roanoke Valley Governors School familiar governors school let explain what Roanoke Valley Governors School math science technology provides unique learning environment motivated high school students basic curriculum requires student take challenging math science courses year plus elective student also required produce research project part elective Beginning year RVGS will offer aerodynamics elective aerodynamics elective will include academics basic concept aerodynamics research wing fuselage design meet set specifications provided instructor design construction wind tunnel testing designed model aircraft construction complete RIC model flight test design finally actual flight testing design student Working teams 3 4 students will create presentation RVGS forum science fair conducted year January teams will also produce complete written report project possible presentation Virginia Junior Academy Science Projects well often move regional national international science fair competition elective will thorough introduction study aerodynamics goal moving students pursue careers engineering experience successful RVGS will need some experienced help volunteers know about building flying RC aircraft school will provide materials equipment space elective will need some help through year assisting students constructing models learning fly Access suitable safe area fly aircraft especially important students will have ample opportunity learn fly computer simulator before try real thing RVCS welcomes support suggestions assistance instructor project Bill Saunders can reached 804-583-2116 during school day home 804-239-2207 evenings have questions please contact Bill Saunders Rowan Aero Modelers Society photo mall show January 10th Salisbury Mall Salisbury North Carolina Left right club members Nat Shepherd Jeff Daye checking out display Thirty five models displayed Star City Model Expo photo shows large crowd gigantic swap shop held Roanoke Virginia sponsored Roanoke Valley Radio Control Club Inc photo AMA District IV booth Star City Model Expo Tidewater Model Soaring Society Tidewater Model Soaring Society knows bring new year group photo shows gang gathered annual Hardy Souls Contest held January 1st year Thats month go flying take kid 1998 149 m F-I 11 Lst U 11 Je] 1 Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmegham AL 35205 Phone 205 322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 E-mail jemcveilll5junocum WEB-PAGEhttp/wscu5nel/-ama Aeaociate Vice Presidents Ron 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Pensacula FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihasz 2826 Arhor Place Knuxuille TN 37917 John G Cooper 4788 Cluister Cave Memphis TN 38118 James Alvis 5426 Meiwuad Orive iacksav MS 30211 Michael Gregory 305 Rackinunt Rd Greenville SC 29615 William T Haywood 4 Rabin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hensel 383 analwoud 1142 Meridiav MS 35305 Louise IzaS 296 Hrvtridge Way Winlerapriags FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Tlrarelee N Charlentan SC 25405 Chris Joiner Sue 4469 Culamhus GA 31504 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigenail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 PuehIn Pays Avaiston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrva GA 30082 Clifford Scholetield 4138 NW 33rd Place Gainesville FL 32606 Melvin Sires 781 Soardman Rd Aihev SC 25803 Frank Tiano 15300 Eslancia Lane Weal Palm Seach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gaivenville OA 30508 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Mancheoler TN 37358 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 eon 10397 Falardo Puerto Rica 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 163W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32146 Phone 904 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207 W Sandcreek Rd Snteryrion AL 36330 Phone 3341 347-4731 Surprise Mrs Dorothy Allison husband Walts Mr Mulligan model airplane met husband 2 weeks ago NATURE COAST RC Giant Scale Fun-Fly INGLIS Fl Walt confided drives truck comes home allowed see Model Aviation mag until get through reading decided surprise pic model plane get finished issue let Walt see good boy Fun-Fly Mr R Weaver CD model famous Benny Howard DGA-8 winner 1935 Bendix Race LA Cleveland success resulted formation Howard Aire Corp above Club President CD Ken Brown explaining rules everybody Everybody good time NATURE COAST Giant Scale affair wait Something amiss See snap above second day Spring Central Sunny Florida charming ladies bundled up like North Pole Meet Mrs Edith Starry Mary Ann Hawkins Betty Morrissette Marie Sether Its cold wind puffing along now have own WEB PAGE http//wwwscottnetbama am using WEB PAGE feature various clubs District herald upcoming FUN FLYS sanctioned otherwise sometimes clubs get Hqrs too late get magazine Also clubs want announce something special will DISTRICT V WEB SITE Mr Bill Manderson President important Selma Sky Raiders Club Selma Alabama asked AMA could suggest rules Radio Control Flyers Control Flyers Control-Line Flyers share same field harmoniously together asked Bill both groups same club said YES suggested President work out meetings pass own rules sharing field Actually paved unused airport members can work out way Im sure computer fans know AMA Hdqrs already has national WEB PAGE time year lot action Florida week after Inglis Giant Scale attended Ocala RC Pattern contest Contest Director listed mag Bob Erhardt Tragically Bob passed away after mag listing before contest Charlie Gordon CDed meet very capably talked Bobs surviving spouse phone waited til got lookie Meet Pat Erhardt center daughter Angela sons George & Herb grandchildren Maddie Ryan Heather What beautiful family am constrained quote John Donne John English Poet penned following 1631 lay dying am rushing Death Death rushing pleasures yesterday Contest Director avid modeler Bob Erhardt passed away look what else lost picture above besides model airplanes Before forget promised Ralph Jones Augusta Georgia E-MAIL would mention passing friend Robert Walker owner Augusta Hobby Shop 50 yrs avid flyer Robert left us March 2 Federal Aviation Admin Safety Inspector Billy Meadows Jacksonville Fla sent snap Coral Springs FL Sawgrass Pattern Classic sponsored CORAL SPRINGS CONDORS RC Club Kevin Proodian CD Pictured above L-R back Juan Romero Ken Martin Bruce Trimbel Ted Vanzyl Mark Mendonca Evan Chapkis Scott Smith Ron Ellis Steve Lively Brian Prieser Charlie Norris Jerry Gallager FRONT L-R Billy Meadows Paul Towkach CD Kevin Proodian Annette Proodian thanks nice picture Billy. David Atherton Spartanburg Sky Knights Club SC writesPer question 15 30 minute tape club meeting ideal show film after business session its 830 before starts After working day guys want get home thanks David David adds Send copy HOW AIRPLANES FLY got tt ALABASTER AL RC CLUB held its 4th annual CENTRAL ALA HELl FUN FLY 3-14/15 Meet important officials above Sec/Tress Terry Burks Bbam Heli Modelers CD David Harkey Safety Officer Glenn Sorrow Club Pres Jim Larkin Glenn & Jim personal friends going way back may admit Some RC Helicopter buffs today invest up $1000000 model Flyers came far away NY Texas Mich Ohio Helicopters later Model Aviation nois / Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President AOAAAve Norndge IL 0565 I-a77 Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 1565 Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Undermood 32 Hollandbush Cl St Charles Mo 63304 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 123B Higgineville MO 64037 860 584-6284 Fax 660 584-6285 Webnlaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708531-9556 http//wwcsamiitedu/amadist6/indexhtm Has Club started youth program have about letting rest us know about What doing working What problems did have An article couple pictures needed Let club featured column AVP Kenny Kern shows off greatlooking Lanzo Bomber Power comes 08 48 four-stroke Kenny also contact person SAM chapter 112 address can found top column ORLAND PARK IL Club #263 Palos RC Flying Club larger clubs district holds contests fun flys fly almost everything has wings Leroy Marcheschi newsletter editor sent following pictures three gatherings First have pylon racing held May 18 1997 Next have some RC Combat next day May 19 Note weather must have changed lots jackets now quiet ones sailplane meet 3rd August NEW HAVEN KY Club #3602 Flying Colors Hardin County took skies January 1 1998 100PM skies clear very windy Rick Diaz club president flew Super Hots joined Bob Clagetts Astro Hog Bill Rademachers Tiger II Some snow still ground aircraft used wheels lieu skis also hand launch frozen fingers Also attendance club members Mark Vance Joe Spalding several out-of-town guests volunteered assist Pictures other information can found clubs web page http/wwwbbtelcom/bnradlhcfchtml field 100 PM before flights started whole gang poses after flying Rick Diaz president second right Pictures information Bill Rademacher club secretary GEORGETOWN IN Club #3465 Skyliners Model Airplane Club held eighth annual swap meet last January Mike Starrett sent pictures information says successful Club members contributed time construct finish two complete airplanes Sig Kobra & Sig Fazer raffle first photo shows Best Raffle Ticket Seller East Mississippi Jim Tungate hawking raffle tickets have Bill Stewart left winner Kobra president Byron Baker next photo shows PAMPA Hall Fame inductee Lew McFarland making someone offer couldnt refuse July1998 151 / Minnesota Joe Campopiano 3709 SW 4th St Des Moines IA 50315 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Troy MI 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindstrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 became AVP found out AMA just insurance Now have honored VP status have attended first Exec Council meeting VP orientation found out people have work very hard make AMA operate well does Come meeting sometime find out yourself topic discussion keeps coming up insurance Afier spending about hour Carl Maroney during orientation can promise butt well protected last Flying season careful know little rusty reason have pay closer attention what doing especially safety rules So much preaching thefirn Lots events already scheduled throughout district get copies club newsletters around district contain listings flying events anyone wants information about events give call course best source larger sanctioned events Model Aviation subject flying CDs please dont foget send photos etc monthly column Pictures taken during Waterloo Blackhawks February swap meet submitted club president Dick Groth appears have well attended two photos taken Des Moines Modelairs March 15 1998 swap meet gentleman top photo new Dist VII AVP Joe Campopiano picture Flying Electrons new pavilion taken during Charity Fly-In Thanks Dennis Van Lare Aerial photography Ottumwa RC Flyers club member Ron Beasley Pretty good picture considering taken radio controlled plane Talk about project Minneapolis Piston Poppers constructed 55 /2A control line trainers given away local hobby shops materials donated dealers Sig Manufacturing little boy Derak Lange little buddy Robert Cheney submitted photos Before forget FAX number 319 766-4038 Until next time remember land keep wheels bottom Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents w Associate Vice Presidents Arkansas / Louisiana / New Mexico / Oklahoma / Texas Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817 599-7131 E-mail sfrank6g@airmailnet http//wwwama-diat-8org verified proof PR coverage official 1998 applications submission result could $200 award qualified television coverage $100 award magazine newspaper radio coverage $500 per year maximum club store may receive information about program club can qualify award please write RCHTA 560 Bonner Rd Wauconda IL 60084 George Aldrich 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 210 656-2021 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126-1/x SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 DalIsa TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 4611 Gooch Dr Little Rock AR 72212 501 868-2604 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 Gene Kent 2811 Cork Cove San Antonio TX 78230 210 308-8043 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 public relations department will summarize paraphrase several requests Ive lately club ahout have major event/gathering would like have AMA send public relations team club show support modeling locally really get out public relations in-house public relations department AMA portion programs department run Mr Jay Mealy has two additional staff persons assist him possibility department directly sending staff assist local club 240 clubs within district2400 clubs nationally severely limited Yet within ways possible will assist modeling PR programs publications ideas Karen Hopkins [817] 467-9211 Dist VIII display coordinator has years experience supporting local clubs public relations program Please contact gladly assists members clubs Karen reports woefully few mall shows displays held within Dist VIII doesnt club have Radio Control Hobby Trade Association RCHTAJ once again sponsoring Media Awards Program Funding $100000 year qualify program chartered club hobby shop would sponsor event During travels throughout District VIII have observed beginners want-to-be modelers visiting flying sites hobby stores exists attitude welcome let us help Rather attitude its too difficult expensive you must genius New modelers expanded Flying Fun & Fellowship results So attitude check AMAs aeromodeling public relations department surrounds times What words demeanor convey public Welcome would like share experience modeling glad Come join fun excitement flying model aircraft best way keep up modeling activity Dist VIII consulting district Web site wwwAMA-Dist-8org Activities programs events gatherings showcased information updated regularly Directories charter clubs contest calendar flying non-flying events licensing station hobby stores general aeromodeling action within Texas New Mexico Oklahoma Arkansas Louisiana may found wwwAMA-Dist-8org Members models As have stated several times year what see column what get AVP Mr Marlin McGee has submitted following photos action within state Oklahoma gathering Prague Oklahoma would like see event club special-interest within modeling showcased Mr McGee has done please snap some photos caption along few notes about event Send Dr Sandy Frank 105 North Brazos St Weatherford Texas 76086 ek assistance input Let know what right let know what needs improved within AMA Also please let know what additional services would like see AMA provide Flying Fun & Fellowship Sandy Frank 1998 153 Chuck Henry Stinson Jim Long Ole Kodger Ron Sonheim Japanese Zero Kevin Sanders Stinger Jim Gray OKC Torks Dan Bierly OKO Kansas Nebraska / / / Wyoming iiuss Miller Vice President P0805128 Soles NO 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3180 Fas 701 445-3323 rmiller335@aolcom Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Tray Lapp 1609 Main St Williston ND 58801 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 months column will excerpts newsletters have received during past few months correct assume shortage articles coming club rest clubs district some articles thought would interest rest district Tail Spinner Longmont Aircraft Modelers Association Article Safety Steve Safety Guy Preparation Common Sense Common Courtesy ability learn mistakes What preparation means keep equipment good condition Common sense ability see potential problem before becomes problem Common courtesy nothing communication Always letting other people know what doing ability lean mistakes what has made human race top food chain tried get seven flights out plane seven servos 500 milamp rx pack plane did come back Most accidents can prevented Look potential danger Think before act get hurry communicate Great material Steve need practice safety time fields thoughts can apply facets day lives well Spoiler Journal Pike s Peak Soaring Society Article president Joel Zellmer article tells club activity includes flying electric airplanes neat idea night flying tells got dark Saturday night number people flying new nighttime illumination system system called night-ops planes strips lights along fuselage along both upper lower surface wings planes very clearly visible system drives electroluminescent lights AC generated some circuitry 9v battery looks like big improvement over light stick approach info contact Timothy Cone tcone@lightspeednet Eagles Edition Denver RC Eagles Congratulations list new members March 18th include Steve Minturn John Weber John Japernoux Bob Toll Dick Dudgeon note membership clubs need promote hobby much possible size membership district nine always question national level small district need show can increase membership need concentrated effort parts got some new members district nine Congratulations clubs doing share recruiting Keep up good work realize clubs trying gain new members regular basis just get soap box few thoughts own As read monthly news letters numerous mentions use flight instructor programs training night fields Clanking Armor Lincoln Sky Nights RIC Club Meeting notes Under new business motion made Bill Davis seconded Neal Rohrke buy well-equipped First Aid Kit Motion passed Great Idea Jack Seibert Helen Rohrke donated $2500 cost new kit Provisions also put place keep first aid supplies up date replenished needed congratulations club clubs have field first aid kit hand Great idea have done good example follow Hats off Sky Nights concerns first aid Hawk Talk Oniahawk RIC Inc Welcome new members results Winter Festival Welcome newest Omahawk members hope will enjoy new adventure David AndersonDavid Chait Erik ConradJack Crompton Michael DelichKip Dirkschneider Mike DelichDennis Lowther Todd OssEugene PaceDavid Pares Curtis ReiterDarrin Schwery Bobby SuggsRichard Trentman looks like two weeks day early Winterfest year twelve-inch snowfall forty-mile-anhour breeze exactly what always hope doubt ________________________________________________________ could have made gate let alone runway However someone flown would have taken marbles The/only problem scenario restaurant would have closed would no give lucky winner money fact February 21st almost spring like calm sunny Kim Grill recreational therapist practicing St Joseph Hospital served years Omahawk Queen also graciously presented awards dinner party followed Venice Inn Jake Peck directors youngest son Kims escort Fifteen eighteen registered pilots flew happy divide pot $230 Stephen Peck Model Aviation izona / California Guam Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail nchh@primenetcom http//wwwama-1 Ocom/ama Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Don Goeschl Lancaster California 805 940-6066 Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa California 707 525-8815 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah 801 752-3639 Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702 656-1772 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy Marez Santa Ana California 714 540-4935 Isee last months column additional AVPs Coordinators Flying Site Assistance. has said Without flying sites dont have hobby Though statement profound seemingly self-evident does seem driving factor setting goals objectives Academy Model Aeronautics responsibility acquiring maintaining retaining flying sites has left charter clubs handful individuals interest ingenuity persistence seek out suitable sites strive access modeling use certainly appropriate focal point effort however what AMAs role Spring 1996 voted develop Eying Site Assistance element within headquarters operation augment existing program currently commingled AMAs Special Programs Public Relations activities has taken two years Councils guidance come fruition hopefully time column published program coordinator will hired function Once hired hoped Eying Site Assistance Coordinator will quickly come up speed will begin see increased activity endeavor Though reasonable expect individual will actively locating acquiring new flying sites what will andlor should role national organization addressing flying site issue see three primary objectives national Eying Site Assistance Program development governmental relations public acceptance aeromodeling recognized legitimate viable recreational activity adults families children 2 development tools logistical resources used local clubs individuals efforts gain access public private properties aeromodeling use partnering mentoring efforts 3 acquisition distribution fiscal resources necessary assist acquisition development retention flying sites believe three elements absolutely essential viable successful Eying Site Assistance Program next few columns will go detail element program will offer some suggestions can fund what times viewed monumental funding issue Till next time . Keepem safe Keepem flyn 1998 155 Associate Vice Presidents SEFSD President Wayne Walker presides Guest speakers 1998 CUFMAC overtheeveningsfestivitiesatthe February Banquet George Heaven Jennifer13-15 San Diego Midwinter Electric Fly-in Though Saturdays flying hampered LaFayette George designer andsomewhat weather banquet held builder worlds largest rubber poweredat San Diego Aerospace Museum aircraft Rubber Bandit soon bewarm friendly huge success first manned rubber powered aircraftsun made another appearance Sunday Both George Jennifer full-scale pilotsgiving everyone chance fly Jennifer plans make first femalebefore close weekend piloted rubber powered flight Contest Director Tim Edwards 1 pulls double duty signs up raffle entries coordinates Second Annual Phoenix RC Helicopter Fun-Fly flown grassy grounds Schnepf Farms Queen Creek Arizona Members Board Western States Modelers Association join LVRC President Lee Von Der Hey LVRC Las Vegas Propnuts RC Club support Expo 98 District X Fly-in Breakfast left right Don Goeschl President Tony Plebanek Treasurer Dave Pinjuv Board Member Lee Al Williamson Secretary five bladed MD BoeinglBell 500 dozens scale RC rotorcraft among nearly two hundred helicopters flown Second Annual Phoenix RC Helicopter Fun Fly Bob Beecroft R receives CUFFMACs Pilot Year award Awards Chairman Bill Kuykendall 1998 California United Free Flighters annual banquet held Sunday March 15 CUFFMAC President Daniel Heinrich L looks Members Silent Electric Flyers San Diego gather History Model Aviation exhibit San Diego Aerospace Museum listen AMA Hall Famer Bob Bouchers presentation recorder setting electric powered RPV project Alaska Idaho / Montana Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 9721 3-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouner WA 88684 Reeves Lippincott 4400 Gray Wolf Dr Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97801 Richard Snaer 781 Lillnoet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 First some important events deserve early attention attend Montpelier Idaho Fun Fly June 67 Contact Don Toomer 208-847-2211 Its nice place fun event Fred Hostetler OMAS called say would Model Aircraft RIC U/C both flown shown Rose Festival Air Show June 12-14 important first event will showcase model aviation very large audience deserves support Since Farragut Flyers dropped Scalemasters event June theyve decided hold Airplane Fly-In Farragut State Park June 27-28 wont intensity still best places world fly model airplanes still friendly group theyve always Gary Norton newsletter editor Sky Knights sent following report photos anonymous Lendhardts Airpark Hubbard Oregon site largest US Scale Masters Qualifiers Evergreen Scale Rally sponsored Portland Sky Knights Contest Director Earl Aune got three day event underway static judging Friday August 1st Proctor Enterprises followed hanger party contestants Forty pilots Oregon Washington Idaho California far away New Zealand registered competition brought models 19 civilian 15 WWI 6 WWII aircraft Que Quigley Boise Idaho Ford Flivver Top static score went Randy Hansen Astoria OR super detailed Cessna A-188 AgWagon G-62 powered 123-inch wingspan airplane built plans New Zealand features working crop dusting spraying equipment Pilots Choice award went Gary Parker Santa Rosa CA Albatross DVa Proctor kit covered Coverite powered Enya VT240 Randy Hansens Cessna AgWagon Saturday August 2nd weather excellent light breeze low 80 degree temperatures Four flight lines used flying rounds Mike Brewer Astoria OR CD Earl Aune confers contestantlovely Aeronca LC lunch break everyone treated spectacular display helicopter flying Doug Adams Corvallis OR change pace Jerry Holcomb demonstrated model auto gyros cap off break full size 1930 Fleet bipe subject Gary Reisdorfs Fleet bipe landed display photos comparison Garys model end Saturday three rounds completed flight scores too close predict winner day concluded Bar-B-Cue Proctor Enterprises pilots families friends drawing prizes furnished generous sponsors held pilots four piece band livened rest evening Sunday August 3rd weather again excellent Flying two rounds allowed pilot select best three out five rounds Sunday noon entertainment included fine helicopter aerobatics John Hubbard Salem OR IMAC maneuvers demonstration Dennis Welty Boring OR Final scores tallied utilizing data base written Earl Jose Aune provided final results within minutes final contestants flight Expert class photo finish Randy Hansen capturing first place flying Cessna AgWagon Eugene Job Santa Rosa California flew beautiful Hawker Sea Fury MKII second place point spread between first second place mere 091 points Gary Parker finished third Albatross DVa Team Scale Dick Heininge Aurora Oregon placed first Proctor prototype model Fokker D VII Joe Topper controls Jerry Turrentine Oregon City Oregon took second place Nieuport 28 pilot Gary Parker Sportsman class David Pippen Albany California took top spot flying Tiger Moth Dennis Hepburn Royal Oak Auckland New Zealand second flying Nieuport 28 IC Jim Weaver Portland Oregon finished third flying Piper PA 12 Super Cruiser Thanks Gary very nice report important growing event humble apology order Bruce Harlow Ellensburg WA April 98 issue some other person unfortunately misidentified owner 150-inch Jenny Bruce recently wrote club members have enjoyed mild winter lots flying Bruces club Great American R/C Air Show AMA Club p3833 IMAA Chapter #645 will having 2nd Annual Big Bird Fly-In 5-6 ept said theres plenty room RVs Contact Bruce 509-962-6396 156 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ANews View HQ See Page 184 Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 AMA Foundation Formed U Sheila Ames AMAs Resource Development Committee presented its Comprehensive Resource Development/Business Plan during February 21 Executive Council meeting Muncie Indiana presentation proposed development new institution Academy Model Aeronautics Foundation will pursue funding opportunities support heritage education programs ALMA will manage such programs might best enable future charitable activity stated Business Plan data Business Plan result three years work Executive Council Committee collected research comparisons AMAs fund-raising needs similar organizations information compiled Resource Development Committee AMA staff Andrew H Bro fund-raising consultant president Prentice Company As stated Business Plan AMA Foundations vision will preserve interpret new audiences story aeromodeling inspire new generations toward AMAs modeling disciplines encourage generous financial gifts benefit future aeromodeling Foundations activities will result lot money AMA according Rich Hanson chairman Resource Development Charter Committees Vice President AMA District X dedicated support foundation will added solicit acquire philanthropic donations explained Most funding will go toward education youth activity Hanson said As explained Business Plan need corporation separate yet closely related AMA because leadership requirements philanthropic development differ association development relationship between AMA AMA Foundation meant symbiotic elements will make system work cited common administration correlated govemance trust Business Plan stresses . atmosphere trust must prevail What foundation does enhances what AMA does vice-versa AIvIA will better position focus its efforts toward members Foundation will better position focus its efforts toward betterment model aviation whole said Dave Brown president AfvlA member Charter Resource Development Committees As result Februaiy meeting Executive Council approved formation temporary Charter Committee consists members AMAs Resource Development Committee Museum Steering Committee Education Committee Charter Committee will proceed toward formation Foundation recruiting guiding Board Trustees drafting Articles Incorporation By-Laws its goals achieved will replaced Boards Trusteeship Committee Board Trustees mission raise funds supervise Foundation activities success Foundation largely dependent group according Business Plan key element getting Board Trustees formed said Hanson believes biggest challenge will assemble group have right qualifications include networking capabilities right influences gamer funds As Foundation organized its Board Trustees AMA Executive Council will have same Chief Executive Officer CEO members both entities report Joyce Hager AMA Executive Director acting CEO AMA staff liaison time although positions currently staffed key officers Executive Council will belong Board Trustees members Board will belong Executive Council president AMA Chairman Board Trustees will voting members others boards stated Business Plan Academy docs presently have formal fund-raising program monies given varying amounts listed under donors names Model Aviation AMA association serving needs members needs separate fund-raising body past special requests directed toward membership have gamered money specific interests such paying off mortgage Reston Virginia property former location AMA Headquarters purchasing Percy Pierce collection significant amount philanthropic monies go Museum According Business Plan members typically join AMA have wonderful time participating hobby give charitable funds other causes deem needier AMA currently has tax status 501c3 allows donors deduct contributions made Academy Indiana new nonprofit corporations subject Indiana Nonprofit Corporation Act 1991 under AMA Foundation would considered Public Benefit Corporation initial assets Foundation will transfers Academy such items heritage- museum-related funds objects artifacts archives library materials exhibits other items will make good risk management Brown pointed out some members Academy may have perception certain AMA assets will transferred blind trust actually assets will kept operating unit such insurance thinks will gain terms efficiency lose control new nonprofit organization has potential success will strengthen nonprofit status Academy according Business Plan Similar concepts have used companies including Rotary Intemational Experimental Aircraft Association EAA Hanson would like see Foundation begin operation end year however said administrative duties accomplish before organization can get off ground couple drafting bylaws writing job descriptions people involved dont see Foundation happening least another year said Hager Before Foundation can put effect among other things AIVIAs bylaws must revised changes must voted approved Executive Council will go out Leader Members vote could tum out lengthy process explained Hanson expected Charter Committee assembled early spring its first meeting scheduled summer Model Aviation Mr AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth Year Pioneer 1998 has apparently gotten attention lot AMA members Recent columns about AMA Model Aviation Hall Fame need get members recognized triggered lot nominations years selections time read selection process will already have completed word will out now shortly Regardless has chosen might interested know names nominated year reaction reading names may well thought already Hall Fame will obvious scanning list names very well knowneven famous yet being Hall Fame Typically names nominated published Its deliberate thingit just hasnt done year emphasis Pioneers seems appropriate see list position selected AMAs prestigious Hall Fame Hall Fame Selection Committee year consider dozens candidatesan incredibly large list select relatively few end result selection process means have selected 1998 considered best best winning out over highly deserving candidates latter will considered again next year because selection process doesnt start scratch yearmany unselected candidates year get carried over consideration following year two years year example 24 candidates carried over 1997 Bob Aberle Robert Dodgson John Frisoli Vito Garofalo Leo Garringer Don Godfrey Charles Hollinger Jay Jackson Lawrence Jenno Kenneth Koeppel Austin Leftwich Robert Leishman Alfred Lehmberg Hany Moyer Sr William Netzeband Frank Parmenter Randy Randolph Robert Randolph Charles Reed III Frank Rende Francis Reynolds Ed Southwick Windy Urtnowski Lee Webster candidates considered equally candidates nominated year selection process throws names together has priority over other Thats way system works has years So else 1998 candidate list Arthur Adamisin Betty Adamisin Jack Albrecht Art Schroeder Ed Beshar Bob Bienenstein George Brown George Buso Edward Calkin Sal Cannizzo Roy Clough Robert Dailey James Duckworth Joe Elgin Joseph Ehrhardt Bill Evans Bumis Fields Jeremy Fitch Conrad Hanson Les Hard William Harding Raymond Heit Ed Henry Maxey Hester Carl Hopkins Robin Hunt Luther Hux Matt Kania Joe Kovel Vein Krehbiel Harris Lee Sid Miller Jerry Nelson Len Purdy Robert Randall Fred Reese George Reich Robert Rich Stuart Richmond Erv Rodemsky Oba St Clair Larry Scarmnzi Carl Schwab Jack Sheeks Dick Sherman Ed Shipe Charles Spencer George Steiner Al Strickland Richard Tanis Dick Tichenor Joe Wagner Mickey Walker Bill Warner LeRoy Weber Robert White Dale Willoughby George Wilson JC Yates Wayne Yeager John Zak Joe Zingali Thats 48 new candidates addition carryover 24 total 72 Imagine trying decide few among people should decided 1998 Its mindboggling real chore selection committee process could get worse future still other potential candidates out including didnt make through previous selections brings up point number selected year arbitrary number acknowledged number committee members deliberately limiting cheapen value Hall Fame selection tied fact selection process subjective depending upon opinion committee members regarding think deserving Some AMA leaders think process should changed perhaps eliminate subjective factor entirely feel point system can developed would measure candidates history against list qualifications effect point system would establish set standards anyone met exceeded specified criteria would automatically become Hall Fame member might object saying might double triple quadruple number Hall Famers basic answer anyone deserving honor should get having judged worthy various subjective opinions matter history some years easier get selected others given year outstanding candidates some selected might easily selected another year competition less tough thousand people qualify revised Hall Fame system consider minuscule compared AMA membership 150000 thousand Hall Famers out such huge membership could hardly regarded undeserving qualification standards set high enough minimize talk cheapening process Food thought present rate selection candidates may eligible posthumous selection Better seems make Hall Fame presentations winners alive receive 1998 143 99- 9 Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 As column being written early April will read early June find myself switching back forth between past present future Response April Focus Education article asking kids has very enlightening say least quick summary really out Radio Control RC certainly popular aspect model aviation its everyone may practical educational systems Gordon Schimmel noted last months column Cost logistics time main factors associated RC applications educational environment Fortunately very good alternatives such Indoor Hand-Launched Glider Indoor rubber power Outdoor Hand-Launched Glider Outdoor rubber power Control Line powered Free Flight Science Olympiad Competition Regional Qualifiers has taking place around country during last two months have receiving information individuals across US local club involvement lack oD regional competitions uninitiated format Science Olympiad models based upon Indoor rubber-powered model wingspan 1224 inches total mass 10-20 grams Additional rules cover propeller motor rubber strand believe everyone should get idea Basic stick-and-tissue rubberpowered models capable 45 seconds plus flights Sounds simple enough right Several facts starting come through loud clear regional competitions first important thinking youngsters definitely interested Science Olympiad want take part Airplanes particularly flying model airplanes still hold fascination young people Second comes fact few teachers classroom project have fundamental knowledge skills instruct motivated students building flying basic rubber-powered models schools have shown real signs success have important ingredient lacking less fortunate Local AMA club members have become involved teachers have imparted skills knowledge student teacher part have members National Free Flight Society although have modelers other disciplines contributing time knowledge benefit concerned last fact see seed planted successful unsuccessful Science Olympiad students successful possibility advancing further model aviation beyond highly based positive results unsuccessful prospect returning another Science Olympiad Competition having anything else model aviation would believe minimal best Should club interested teaming local schools helping plant seeds positive nature todays youth concerning aviation general model aviation particular contact details Science Olympiad Competition sponsored part Midwest Products past few weeks have busy enlightening end March pleasure represent Academy Model Aeronautics 31st National Congress Aviation Space Education annual three-day event hosted Civil Air Patrol includes aviation organization educational agenda exhibit hall featured approximately 75 education-related booths including AOPA ALPA NASA own AMA booth CAP hourly seminars during three days AMAs Education Committee Chairman Gordon Schimmel presenting dealing model aeronautics classroom Look future linking AMA other national organizations first weekend April found us Weak Signals Toledo Hobby Show AMA booth packed entire weekend As fantastic event will reported elsewhere wont go main objective Toledo lining up industry manufacturers distributors interested partnering AMA field education am proud say response uninhibited subject future columns interesting learn what others doing further aeromodeling around country across border thought would pass couple reports received past month Canada Puerto Rico Fred Tellier member Michigan Cloudbusters group Cloudbusters ran AMA Cub/Delta Dart program Benson School Windsor Ontario Canada past year what might have first time US club conducted school program Canada Cloudbusters supported aided teacher Mike Lacrois bringing AMA Cub program 110 excited students time As turned out approximately 90 airplanes completed flown end day As Fred tells flightline stretched across outfield ballpark two three pilots deep command off looked like flight moths rising above field sounds joy laughter would heard participants especially Cloudbusters teachers think much fun fliers Another success story Joe Micalizzi way Fajardo Puerto Rico Joe AMA AVP District V spark plug Demajagua R/C Flying Club would seem Joes main goal life introduce youngsters model aviation possible Recently Demajagua R/C Flying Club recipient AMA Youth Education Stipend YES Grant Joe help wife Della started Roosevelt Roads Middle High School students out AMA Cub/Delta Dart recently completed Great Planes P1-40 Joe maximized P1-40 Balsa USA Swizzle Stick using original pattern scratch-building several photos tell story success Demajagua R/C Flying Club program Joe quoted letter received other day friend asked much getting out program told him free program students wasnt getting anything money wise asked crazy said wouldnt felt sorry him told him reward faces students after have done something well guess everyone gets different rewards out life depending what expect out life Joe Micalizzi has hit jackpot expressions students faces indication Until next month dont hoard knowledge Share someone reap really special reward Roosevelt Roads Middle High School students day after P1-40 finished Students building wing P1-40 Students after flying Delta Darts first time 144 Model Aviation Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 Moslem religion has requirement its people converts must go Mecca once lifetime As model airplane enthusiast really believe everybody should go Toledo Muncie once lifetime get whole different concept what has happened what happening model airplane world Muncie headquarters museum Headquarters represents what going now museum shows what has important remember both elements hobby Toledo like living catalog things going hobby different elements can imagine get see what happening field missing great deal model airplane world now Special Interest Groups developing planes materials accessories supply needs impossible keep up what available addition get meet lot nice people Having mutual hobby bond builder between people really neat order something telephone go event like Toledo meet person talked phone have just received draft audit report management letter Next issue will carry first series audited financial statements Below presented paragraph management letter Operational Performance Indicators 1997 Academy generated $91 1883 increase net assets profit compared increase $236620 1996 Revenue increased 48% during 1997 significant factor contributing improvement operating results attributable reducing controlling expenditures staff Executive Council really try provide services protect assets Until later 1998 145 Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828The residence across road 181 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 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 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 Vermont Property very pleasant conversation Ed Robbins Gujidhall VT recently has 225 acre farm house has extensive renovations 40 x 60 auto repair shop 100 x 400 grass model runway Club meets uses flying facilities Ed wishes sell property would like downsize believe asking price $289000 interested call Ed 802-328-2940 Guildhall NH-VT border northern state clear day can see Mt Washington Northern Connecticut Radio Control Club Auction The following information pictures furnished Bob Wallace AVP Ct Northern Connecticut Radio Control Club held its annual auction March 15th Asnuntuck Community college Enfield Ct auction has arguably become largest annual radio controlled aircraft activity held District Starting years ago modest club auction normal meeting hall Windsor Locks CT NCRCCs Auction rapidly outgrew hail re-located US Army Reserve Training Center gymnasium Enfield Within few years time facility outgrown move Asnuntuck College made auction has always unified club effort doors open early item inspection ample seating varied refreshment menu bidding starts promptly lOAM continues well afternoon hours have never NCRCCs Auction plan attending next year Its worth trip lot fun Dick Gilbert visiting Maine Model Expo talked Dick Gilbert has idea feels worth mentioning thought fasten rubber band handle tx bring around bottom loop over throttle stick prevents throttle being opened accidentally it retums idle position Slip band off just before tlo Try might like has Grumman F6F3 model controlled different manner electric powered tethered uses rudder offset contanl-line model elevator controlled radio As yet has flown Model Aviation ioneer Al Torres Manchester Ct three auctioneers Aerial shot shows runway stream runs through property Head chef Guy Beaudoin Enfield Ct charge gourmet delicacies Caf La Beaudoin~ runway shop building Brisk business popcorn machine day Part Ed Robbins farm Vermont Mount Washington background portion items auctioned 40 x 60 shop Club impound NCRCC Auction Note two area pit area foreground elevations tables Dick Gilbert F6F-3 Hellcat • mi I1 11 [s UIEI 1 — New Jersey/ New York Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Day 908 221-6899 Eve 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 decou @ idt net Dave Babcock445 Stookior Street Hightstown NJ 08520-4881 Roy Brown USAC ACCENT CMR 460 SOX 585 APO AC 09703 vinceJuilano 16 Shamrock Rd Rocky Pt New York NY 11778 Ray Juschkas 59 Livingstorr Street St Jewes NY 11788 James M Lewis PO 61 Ogdenborg NY 13889-0861 Bob McKay 109W Cdvar4 St volvo NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Soy 613 Cawlios NY 13031 Tom Murray 31 voorhees Drive Sevkivg Ridge NJ 07930 Marlene Nikodew 407 Willow Street Lockyo8 NY 14884 Bill Poyttiress 2 Henrlock Good Soogerties NY 12477 Adam sattier 41 Perry Aveove Laihew NY 12118-2433 Terry Terrenolre 101 Switirtield Dr Cediovil NY 13760-4329 Prequency Coordinator Ion sauler 53 Airpon Dr Oswegv County Airport Pollen NY 13069 315 598-6093 As visit web page regular basis know District II recently suffered loss yet another pioneer model aviation Vein Krehhiel boyhood passion flight led him become leading manufacturer World War model airplane kits passed away March 2 1998 Vein followed path included rubber-powered airplanes youth gasoline powered flight 1936 RC flying beginning 1950 Prior World War II kitted Challenger Master Subsequent retirement gravel business 1960 formed VK Model Aircraft Company wife company recognized worldwide leader production World War models Nieuport 17 Sopwith Camel Fokker Triplane Corben Super Ace noted quality attention detail . hallmarks Krehbiel manufacturing process Vein great competitor great friend model aviation enthusiasts will miss him Thanks Fran Ptaszkiewicz Marlene Nikodem supplying information about Vein attended two very worthwhile events during past month WRAM show always quite success particularly glad see quite contingent younger model enthusiasts crowd As always manufacturers representing aspects hobby good deal swapping display scale work incredible annual District meeting held usual President Dave Brown various AMA staff representatives bringing us up date happenings Muncie very pleasant task came way asked present Lou Scarlino Jerry Judge plaque commemorating 30 years WRAM show production attend show can thank Westchester Radio Aeroodelers untiring efforts bringing show us year after year Congratulations again Four youngsters stopped AMA booth collect some complimentary writing instruments President Dave Brown addressing District meeting following weekend pleasure addressing group modelers Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society/Aero Radio Club Syracuse model airplane forum event brings lot talent together full day instruction education plain old jawboning about hobby year treated sessions such subjects covering pattern flying tools modeler radio maintenance ducted fans electric flight quarter scale modeling also able have district meeting bring folks up date happenings HQ AVP Terry Terrenoire leads discussion modeling tools Mike Gossen gestures way through some intricate pattern maneuvers District representatives abundance Left Right AVPs Dave Mathewson Jim Lewis VP Wes De Cou AVP Terry Terrenoire Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter lot good local publicity sport generated recently Timothy Chaya 13-year old member Somerset County NJ Broken Props 4-H club placed FIRST New Jersey State Science Olympiad Propeller Propulsion division Tim flying Peck Polymer Night-16 constructed himself During test flights competition Tim getting nothing straight-line flights little ingenuity form gum wrapper affixed left wing tip created just right amount turn result flight duration full 30 seconds ahead second place finisher Hearty congratulations district up-and-coming young competitor thy Chaya shows first-place medal winning airplane fellow 4-H members July1998 147 Aesociate vice Presidents U] 1111 [ EHIE 1 Urn Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Coort Coloorhus OH 43220-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 0261 DeWiC Road Crass Loves WV 25313-1209 304 776-1408 Neisos Gould 1944 Idaho Street Alisorosari PA 18103-8519 610 797-6597 John Hathaway r02 Woodroere Orion New Stootor, PA 15672-9449 412 920-3266 Donaid Klopp 637 Haorllon Coart 1rappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-8129 Frank Nail 6042 Norwoll Orroc Daylso OH 45449 937 d35-9232 Matthew Turowski RR 93 Sos 294 Dogwood Drioe Draws PA 18222 717 622-0435 Joseph 5 Vislay 1381 Crashrook Orroc PO Baa 851 Macwee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Conic 1012 Wyowrog Aoesoe Pony Port PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Toledo Expo 44th Toledo Expo now history As usual Weak Signals put greatest RIC related trade show world special thanks extended continued effort hospitality Congratulations several Districts trophy winning modelers models display East Coast Hobby Show first year headquarters staff Academy present East Coast Hohby Show Philadelphia Model aviation well represented participating clubs within Delaware Valley Federation facets flying models display Pete Van Dore Jim Vanant provided number indoor rubber powered model demonstrations never failed attract crowd also brought along number egg carton gliders give out kids Bud Scott brought four models show A10 Warthog aircraft asked about crowd Jim Ryan Joe Koller Joe Youk Rick Schaeffer Fred Smith others Bucks County Radio Control Society answer questions Events like go long way expose people hobby interest goodwill generates benefits modelers everywhere Federation attempting acquire flying site within township park near Lower Makefield Pennsylvania site would advantage contact Secretary Pete Van Dore 215 635-0486 Incidentally club Philadelphia area member Federation please contact Pete details gentlemen attempting create future model aviation help Delaware Valley Federations model display CPAA Flea Market secret out CPAA Flea Market largest event its type United States year event grows tn size year over 10000 square feet additional floor space quickly consumed new tables Over 500 vendors provided modeling supplies everyone havent attended show next year . its certainly worth Nelson Gould Words cannot express sympathy Eastern Pennsylvania AVP Contest Coordinator Nelson Gould death parents during month March US Scale Masters Are interested seeing best scale models United States competition Ohio Radio Kontrol Society Columbus Ohio years host dates September 17-20 TORKS also active Heart Ohio Jet Scramble August 2023 events should everyones calendar . Contact AVP Mike Barbee details Meyers Balsa USA Stearman Terry Conley prepares Old-Timer Ed Havoy launches aircraft Dick Greenburg starts Playboy Senior Tom Mellas prepares Playboy 148 Model Aviation s Country Modelers Kevin Matney Toledo Ohio District III Modelers Action U] [ iU 1 bE Delaware District Columbia Maryland /North Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 252 441-5855 Fax 252 441-6554 cforeman @ modelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 410 969-9356 E-Mail bbabura@junocom Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757 421-4545 Office Phone 757431-6009 Fax 804 463-8411 E-Mail moultons@mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail flyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail vrcs38@aolcom Bliss Teague 625 5th Ave SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Home Phone 336 324-2164 Office Phone 336 733-9228 E-Mail blissteague@conninccom Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 Recently held AVP Meeting District IV AVPs AVP attended meeting got lot accomplished District IV clubs have now assigned individual AVP feel will give better contact what happening district within AMA AVPs will contacting clubs assigned area start developing District IV Leader Member club contact person What means club District IV will have Leader Member willing act contact passing information club through assigned AVP to AMA Leader Members will receive information about agenda items upcoming council meetings special things pending AMA procedure expect receive information back clubs what areas need improvement within AMA develop better faster communication link would like clubs District IV cooperate assigned AVP help get system place soon possible AVP Needed Lynchburg Area need AVP located Lynchburg area Virginia work Dick Smith Steve Moulton give us coverage better serve area Virginia volunteer position will require visiting AMA chartered clubs presentations help set up leader member program interested position send resume describing modeling AMA background address head column can also FAX E-Mail information Roanoke Valley Governors School familiar governors school let explain what Roanoke Valley Governors School math science technology provides unique learning environment motivated high school students basic curriculum requires student take challenging math science courses year plus elective student also required produce research project part elective Beginning year RVGS will offer aerodynamics elective aerodynamics elective will include academics basic concept aerodynamics research wing fuselage design meet set specifications provided instructor design construction wind tunnel testing designed model aircraft construction complete RIC model flight test design finally actual flight testing design student Working teams 3 4 students will create presentation RVGS forum science fair conducted year January teams will also produce complete written report project possible presentation Virginia Junior Academy Science Projects well often move regional national international science fair competition elective will thorough introduction study aerodynamics goal moving students pursue careers engineering experience successful RVGS will need some experienced help volunteers know about building flying RC aircraft school will provide materials equipment space elective will need some help through year assisting students constructing models learning fly Access suitable safe area fly aircraft especially important students will have ample opportunity learn fly computer simulator before try real thing RVCS welcomes support suggestions assistance instructor project Bill Saunders can reached 804-583-2116 during school day home 804-239-2207 evenings have questions please contact Bill Saunders Rowan Aero Modelers Society photo mall show January 10th Salisbury Mall Salisbury North Carolina Left right club members Nat Shepherd Jeff Daye checking out display Thirty five models displayed Star City Model Expo photo shows large crowd gigantic swap shop held Roanoke Virginia sponsored Roanoke Valley Radio Control Club Inc photo AMA District IV booth Star City Model Expo Tidewater Model Soaring Society Tidewater Model Soaring Society knows bring new year group photo shows gang gathered annual Hardy Souls Contest held January 1st year Thats month go flying take kid 1998 149 m F-I 11 Lst U 11 Je] 1 Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmegham AL 35205 Phone 205 322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 E-mail jemcveilll5junocum WEB-PAGEhttp/wscu5nel/-ama Aeaociate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pumpavo Or. Pensacula FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihasz 2826 Arhor Place Knuxuille TN 37917 John G Cooper 4788 Cluister Cave Memphis TN 38118 James Alvis 5426 Meiwuad Orive iacksav MS 30211 Michael Gregory 305 Rackinunt Rd Greenville SC 29615 William T Haywood 4 Rabin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hensel 383 analwoud 1142 Meridiav MS 35305 Louise IzaS 296 Hrvtridge Way Winlerapriags FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Tlrarelee N Charlentan SC 25405 Chris Joiner Sue 4469 Culamhus GA 31504 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigenail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 PuehIn Pays Avaiston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrva GA 30082 Clifford Scholetield 4138 NW 33rd Place Gainesville FL 32606 Melvin Sires 781 Soardman Rd Aihev SC 25803 Frank Tiano 15300 Eslancia Lane Weal Palm Seach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gaivenville OA 30508 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Mancheoler TN 37358 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 eon 10397 Falardo Puerto Rica 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 163W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32146 Phone 904 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207 W Sandcreek Rd Snteryrion AL 36330 Phone 3341 347-4731 Surprise Mrs Dorothy Allison husband Walts Mr Mulligan model airplane met husband 2 weeks ago NATURE COAST RC Giant Scale Fun-Fly INGLIS Fl Walt confided drives truck comes home allowed see Model Aviation mag until get through reading decided surprise pic model plane get finished issue let Walt see good boy Fun-Fly Mr R Weaver CD model famous Benny Howard DGA-8 winner 1935 Bendix Race LA Cleveland success resulted formation Howard Aire Corp above Club President CD Ken Brown explaining rules everybody Everybody good time NATURE COAST Giant Scale affair wait Something amiss See snap above second day Spring Central Sunny Florida charming ladies bundled up like North Pole Meet Mrs Edith Starry Mary Ann Hawkins Betty Morrissette Marie Sether Its cold wind puffing along now have own WEB PAGE http//wwwscottnetbama am using WEB PAGE feature various clubs District herald upcoming FUN FLYS sanctioned otherwise sometimes clubs get Hqrs too late get magazine Also clubs want announce something special will DISTRICT V WEB SITE Mr Bill Manderson President important Selma Sky Raiders Club Selma Alabama asked AMA could suggest rules Radio Control Flyers Control Flyers Control-Line Flyers share same field harmoniously together asked Bill both groups same club said YES suggested President work out meetings pass own rules sharing field Actually paved unused airport members can work out way Im sure computer fans know AMA Hdqrs already has national WEB PAGE time year lot action Florida week after Inglis Giant Scale attended Ocala RC Pattern contest Contest Director listed mag Bob Erhardt Tragically Bob passed away after mag listing before contest Charlie Gordon CDed meet very capably talked Bobs surviving spouse phone waited til got lookie Meet Pat Erhardt center daughter Angela sons George & Herb grandchildren Maddie Ryan Heather What beautiful family am constrained quote John Donne John English Poet penned following 1631 lay dying am rushing Death Death rushing pleasures yesterday Contest Director avid modeler Bob Erhardt passed away look what else lost picture above besides model airplanes Before forget promised Ralph Jones Augusta Georgia E-MAIL would mention passing friend Robert Walker owner Augusta Hobby Shop 50 yrs avid flyer Robert left us March 2 Federal Aviation Admin Safety Inspector Billy Meadows Jacksonville Fla sent snap Coral Springs FL Sawgrass Pattern Classic sponsored CORAL SPRINGS CONDORS RC Club Kevin Proodian CD Pictured above L-R back Juan Romero Ken Martin Bruce Trimbel Ted Vanzyl Mark Mendonca Evan Chapkis Scott Smith Ron Ellis Steve Lively Brian Prieser Charlie Norris Jerry Gallager FRONT L-R Billy Meadows Paul Towkach CD Kevin Proodian Annette Proodian thanks nice picture Billy. David Atherton Spartanburg Sky Knights Club SC writesPer question 15 30 minute tape club meeting ideal show film after business session its 830 before starts After working day guys want get home thanks David David adds Send copy HOW AIRPLANES FLY got tt ALABASTER AL RC CLUB held its 4th annual CENTRAL ALA HELl FUN FLY 3-14/15 Meet important officials above Sec/Tress Terry Burks Bbam Heli Modelers CD David Harkey Safety Officer Glenn Sorrow Club Pres Jim Larkin Glenn & Jim personal friends going way back may admit Some RC Helicopter buffs today invest up $1000000 model Flyers came far away NY Texas Mich Ohio Helicopters later Model Aviation nois / Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President AOAAAve Norndge IL 0565 I-a77 Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 1565 Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Undermood 32 Hollandbush Cl St Charles Mo 63304 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 123B Higgineville MO 64037 860 584-6284 Fax 660 584-6285 Webnlaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708531-9556 http//wwcsamiitedu/amadist6/indexhtm Has Club started youth program have about letting rest us know about What doing working What problems did have An article couple pictures needed Let club featured column AVP Kenny Kern shows off greatlooking Lanzo Bomber Power comes 08 48 four-stroke Kenny also contact person SAM chapter 112 address can found top column ORLAND PARK IL Club #263 Palos RC Flying Club larger clubs district holds contests fun flys fly almost everything has wings Leroy Marcheschi newsletter editor sent following pictures three gatherings First have pylon racing held May 18 1997 Next have some RC Combat next day May 19 Note weather must have changed lots jackets now quiet ones sailplane meet 3rd August NEW HAVEN KY Club #3602 Flying Colors Hardin County took skies January 1 1998 100PM skies clear very windy Rick Diaz club president flew Super Hots joined Bob Clagetts Astro Hog Bill Rademachers Tiger II Some snow still ground aircraft used wheels lieu skis also hand launch frozen fingers Also attendance club members Mark Vance Joe Spalding several out-of-town guests volunteered assist Pictures other information can found clubs web page http/wwwbbtelcom/bnradlhcfchtml field 100 PM before flights started whole gang poses after flying Rick Diaz president second right Pictures information Bill Rademacher club secretary GEORGETOWN IN Club #3465 Skyliners Model Airplane Club held eighth annual swap meet last January Mike Starrett sent pictures information says successful Club members contributed time construct finish two complete airplanes Sig Kobra & Sig Fazer raffle first photo shows Best Raffle Ticket Seller East Mississippi Jim Tungate hawking raffle tickets have Bill Stewart left winner Kobra president Byron Baker next photo shows PAMPA Hall Fame inductee Lew McFarland making someone offer couldnt refuse July1998 151 / Minnesota Joe Campopiano 3709 SW 4th St Des Moines IA 50315 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Troy MI 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindstrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 became AVP found out AMA just insurance Now have honored VP status have attended first Exec Council meeting VP orientation found out people have work very hard make AMA operate well does Come meeting sometime find out yourself topic discussion keeps coming up insurance Afier spending about hour Carl Maroney during orientation can promise butt well protected last Flying season careful know little rusty reason have pay closer attention what doing especially safety rules So much preaching thefirn Lots events already scheduled throughout district get copies club newsletters around district contain listings flying events anyone wants information about events give call course best source larger sanctioned events Model Aviation subject flying CDs please dont foget send photos etc monthly column Pictures taken during Waterloo Blackhawks February swap meet submitted club president Dick Groth appears have well attended two photos taken Des Moines Modelairs March 15 1998 swap meet gentleman top photo new Dist VII AVP Joe Campopiano picture Flying Electrons new pavilion taken during Charity Fly-In Thanks Dennis Van Lare Aerial photography Ottumwa RC Flyers club member Ron Beasley Pretty good picture considering taken radio controlled plane Talk about project Minneapolis Piston Poppers constructed 55 /2A control line trainers given away local hobby shops materials donated dealers Sig Manufacturing little boy Derak Lange little buddy Robert Cheney submitted photos Before forget FAX number 319 766-4038 Until next time remember land keep wheels bottom Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents w Associate Vice Presidents Arkansas / Louisiana / New Mexico / Oklahoma / Texas Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817 599-7131 E-mail sfrank6g@airmailnet http//wwwama-diat-8org verified proof PR coverage official 1998 applications submission result could $200 award qualified television coverage $100 award magazine newspaper radio coverage $500 per year maximum club store may receive information about program club can qualify award please write RCHTA 560 Bonner Rd Wauconda IL 60084 George Aldrich 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 210 656-2021 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126-1/x SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 DalIsa TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 4611 Gooch Dr Little Rock AR 72212 501 868-2604 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 Gene Kent 2811 Cork Cove San Antonio TX 78230 210 308-8043 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 public relations department will summarize paraphrase several requests Ive lately club ahout have major event/gathering would like have AMA send public relations team club show support modeling locally really get out public relations in-house public relations department AMA portion programs department run Mr Jay Mealy has two additional staff persons assist him possibility department directly sending staff assist local club 240 clubs within district2400 clubs nationally severely limited Yet within ways possible will assist modeling PR programs publications ideas Karen Hopkins [817] 467-9211 Dist VIII display coordinator has years experience supporting local clubs public relations program Please contact gladly assists members clubs Karen reports woefully few mall shows displays held within Dist VIII doesnt club have Radio Control Hobby Trade Association RCHTAJ once again sponsoring Media Awards Program Funding $100000 year qualify program chartered club hobby shop would sponsor event During travels throughout District VIII have observed beginners want-to-be modelers visiting flying sites hobby stores exists attitude welcome let us help Rather attitude its too difficult expensive you must genius New modelers expanded Flying Fun & Fellowship results So attitude check AMAs aeromodeling public relations department surrounds times What words demeanor convey public Welcome would like share experience modeling glad Come join fun excitement flying model aircraft best way keep up modeling activity Dist VIII consulting district Web site wwwAMA-Dist-8org Activities programs events gatherings showcased information updated regularly Directories charter clubs contest calendar flying non-flying events licensing station hobby stores general aeromodeling action within Texas New Mexico Oklahoma Arkansas Louisiana may found wwwAMA-Dist-8org Members models As have stated several times year what see column what get AVP Mr Marlin McGee has submitted following photos action within state Oklahoma gathering Prague Oklahoma would like see event club special-interest within modeling showcased Mr McGee has done please snap some photos caption along few notes about event Send Dr Sandy Frank 105 North Brazos St Weatherford Texas 76086 ek assistance input Let know what right let know what needs improved within AMA Also please let know what additional services would like see AMA provide Flying Fun & Fellowship Sandy Frank 1998 153 Chuck Henry Stinson Jim Long Ole Kodger Ron Sonheim Japanese Zero Kevin Sanders Stinger Jim Gray OKC Torks Dan Bierly OKO Kansas Nebraska / / / Wyoming iiuss Miller Vice President P0805128 Soles NO 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3180 Fas 701 445-3323 rmiller335@aolcom Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Tray Lapp 1609 Main St Williston ND 58801 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 months column will excerpts newsletters have received during past few months correct assume shortage articles coming club rest clubs district some articles thought would interest rest district Tail Spinner Longmont Aircraft Modelers Association Article Safety Steve Safety Guy Preparation Common Sense Common Courtesy ability learn mistakes What preparation means keep equipment good condition Common sense ability see potential problem before becomes problem Common courtesy nothing communication Always letting other people know what doing ability lean mistakes what has made human race top food chain tried get seven flights out plane seven servos 500 milamp rx pack plane did come back Most accidents can prevented Look potential danger Think before act get hurry communicate Great material Steve need practice safety time fields thoughts can apply facets day lives well Spoiler Journal Pike s Peak Soaring Society Article president Joel Zellmer article tells club activity includes flying electric airplanes neat idea night flying tells got dark Saturday night number people flying new nighttime illumination system system called night-ops planes strips lights along fuselage along both upper lower surface wings planes very clearly visible system drives electroluminescent lights AC generated some circuitry 9v battery looks like big improvement over light stick approach info contact Timothy Cone tcone@lightspeednet Eagles Edition Denver RC Eagles Congratulations list new members March 18th include Steve Minturn John Weber John Japernoux Bob Toll Dick Dudgeon note membership clubs need promote hobby much possible size membership district nine always question national level small district need show can increase membership need concentrated effort parts got some new members district nine Congratulations clubs doing share recruiting Keep up good work realize clubs trying gain new members regular basis just get soap box few thoughts own As read monthly news letters numerous mentions use flight instructor programs training night fields Clanking Armor Lincoln Sky Nights RIC Club Meeting notes Under new business motion made Bill Davis seconded Neal Rohrke buy well-equipped First Aid Kit Motion passed Great Idea Jack Seibert Helen Rohrke donated $2500 cost new kit Provisions also put place keep first aid supplies up date replenished needed congratulations club clubs have field first aid kit hand Great idea have done good example follow Hats off Sky Nights concerns first aid Hawk Talk Oniahawk RIC Inc Welcome new members results Winter Festival Welcome newest Omahawk members hope will enjoy new adventure David AndersonDavid Chait Erik ConradJack Crompton Michael DelichKip Dirkschneider Mike DelichDennis Lowther Todd OssEugene PaceDavid Pares Curtis ReiterDarrin Schwery Bobby SuggsRichard Trentman looks like two weeks day early Winterfest year twelve-inch snowfall forty-mile-anhour breeze exactly what always hope doubt ________________________________________________________ could have made gate let alone runway However someone flown would have taken marbles The/only problem scenario restaurant would have closed would no give lucky winner money fact February 21st almost spring like calm sunny Kim Grill recreational therapist practicing St Joseph Hospital served years Omahawk Queen also graciously presented awards dinner party followed Venice Inn Jake Peck directors youngest son Kims escort Fifteen eighteen registered pilots flew happy divide pot $230 Stephen Peck Model Aviation izona / California Guam Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail nchh@primenetcom http//wwwama-1 Ocom/ama Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Don Goeschl Lancaster California 805 940-6066 Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa California 707 525-8815 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah 801 752-3639 Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702 656-1772 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy Marez Santa Ana California 714 540-4935 Isee last months column additional AVPs Coordinators Flying Site Assistance. has said Without flying sites dont have hobby Though statement profound seemingly self-evident does seem driving factor setting goals objectives Academy Model Aeronautics responsibility acquiring maintaining retaining flying sites has left charter clubs handful individuals interest ingenuity persistence seek out suitable sites strive access modeling use certainly appropriate focal point effort however what AMAs role Spring 1996 voted develop Eying Site Assistance element within headquarters operation augment existing program currently commingled AMAs Special Programs Public Relations activities has taken two years Councils guidance come fruition hopefully time column published program coordinator will hired function Once hired hoped Eying Site Assistance Coordinator will quickly come up speed will begin see increased activity endeavor Though reasonable expect individual will actively locating acquiring new flying sites what will andlor should role national organization addressing flying site issue see three primary objectives national Eying Site Assistance Program development governmental relations public acceptance aeromodeling recognized legitimate viable recreational activity adults families children 2 development tools logistical resources used local clubs individuals efforts gain access public private properties aeromodeling use partnering mentoring efforts 3 acquisition distribution fiscal resources necessary assist acquisition development retention flying sites believe three elements absolutely essential viable successful Eying Site Assistance Program next few columns will go detail element program will offer some suggestions can fund what times viewed monumental funding issue Till next time . Keepem safe Keepem flyn 1998 155 Associate Vice Presidents SEFSD President Wayne Walker presides Guest speakers 1998 CUFMAC overtheeveningsfestivitiesatthe February Banquet George Heaven Jennifer13-15 San Diego Midwinter Electric Fly-in Though Saturdays flying hampered LaFayette George designer andsomewhat weather banquet held builder worlds largest rubber poweredat San Diego Aerospace Museum aircraft Rubber Bandit soon bewarm friendly huge success first manned rubber powered aircraftsun made another appearance Sunday Both George Jennifer full-scale pilotsgiving everyone chance fly Jennifer plans make first femalebefore close weekend piloted rubber powered flight Contest Director Tim Edwards 1 pulls double duty signs up raffle entries coordinates Second Annual Phoenix RC Helicopter Fun-Fly flown grassy grounds Schnepf Farms Queen Creek Arizona Members Board Western States Modelers Association join LVRC President Lee Von Der Hey LVRC Las Vegas Propnuts RC Club support Expo 98 District X Fly-in Breakfast left right Don Goeschl President Tony Plebanek Treasurer Dave Pinjuv Board Member Lee Al Williamson Secretary five bladed MD BoeinglBell 500 dozens scale RC rotorcraft among nearly two hundred helicopters flown Second Annual Phoenix RC Helicopter Fun Fly Bob Beecroft R receives CUFFMACs Pilot Year award Awards Chairman Bill Kuykendall 1998 California United Free Flighters annual banquet held Sunday March 15 CUFFMAC President Daniel Heinrich L looks Members Silent Electric Flyers San Diego gather History Model Aviation exhibit San Diego Aerospace Museum listen AMA Hall Famer Bob Bouchers presentation recorder setting electric powered RPV project Alaska Idaho / Montana Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 9721 3-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouner WA 88684 Reeves Lippincott 4400 Gray Wolf Dr Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97801 Richard Snaer 781 Lillnoet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 First some important events deserve early attention attend Montpelier Idaho Fun Fly June 67 Contact Don Toomer 208-847-2211 Its nice place fun event Fred Hostetler OMAS called say would Model Aircraft RIC U/C both flown shown Rose Festival Air Show June 12-14 important first event will showcase model aviation very large audience deserves support Since Farragut Flyers dropped Scalemasters event June theyve decided hold Airplane Fly-In Farragut State Park June 27-28 wont intensity still best places world fly model airplanes still friendly group theyve always Gary Norton newsletter editor Sky Knights sent following report photos anonymous Lendhardts Airpark Hubbard Oregon site largest US Scale Masters Qualifiers Evergreen Scale Rally sponsored Portland Sky Knights Contest Director Earl Aune got three day event underway static judging Friday August 1st Proctor Enterprises followed hanger party contestants Forty pilots Oregon Washington Idaho California far away New Zealand registered competition brought models 19 civilian 15 WWI 6 WWII aircraft Que Quigley Boise Idaho Ford Flivver Top static score went Randy Hansen Astoria OR super detailed Cessna A-188 AgWagon G-62 powered 123-inch wingspan airplane built plans New Zealand features working crop dusting spraying equipment Pilots Choice award went Gary Parker Santa Rosa CA Albatross DVa Proctor kit covered Coverite powered Enya VT240 Randy Hansens Cessna AgWagon Saturday August 2nd weather excellent light breeze low 80 degree temperatures Four flight lines used flying rounds Mike Brewer Astoria OR CD Earl Aune confers contestantlovely Aeronca LC lunch break everyone treated spectacular display helicopter flying Doug Adams Corvallis OR change pace Jerry Holcomb demonstrated model auto gyros cap off break full size 1930 Fleet bipe subject Gary Reisdorfs Fleet bipe landed display photos comparison Garys model end Saturday three rounds completed flight scores too close predict winner day concluded Bar-B-Cue Proctor Enterprises pilots families friends drawing prizes furnished generous sponsors held pilots four piece band livened rest evening Sunday August 3rd weather again excellent Flying two rounds allowed pilot select best three out five rounds Sunday noon entertainment included fine helicopter aerobatics John Hubbard Salem OR IMAC maneuvers demonstration Dennis Welty Boring OR Final scores tallied utilizing data base written Earl Jose Aune provided final results within minutes final contestants flight Expert class photo finish Randy Hansen capturing first place flying Cessna AgWagon Eugene Job Santa Rosa California flew beautiful Hawker Sea Fury MKII second place point spread between first second place mere 091 points Gary Parker finished third Albatross DVa Team Scale Dick Heininge Aurora Oregon placed first Proctor prototype model Fokker D VII Joe Topper controls Jerry Turrentine Oregon City Oregon took second place Nieuport 28 pilot Gary Parker Sportsman class David Pippen Albany California took top spot flying Tiger Moth Dennis Hepburn Royal Oak Auckland New Zealand second flying Nieuport 28 IC Jim Weaver Portland Oregon finished third flying Piper PA 12 Super Cruiser Thanks Gary very nice report important growing event humble apology order Bruce Harlow Ellensburg WA April 98 issue some other person unfortunately misidentified owner 150-inch Jenny Bruce recently wrote club members have enjoyed mild winter lots flying Bruces club Great American R/C Air Show AMA Club p3833 IMAA Chapter #645 will having 2nd Annual Big Bird Fly-In 5-6 ept said theres plenty room RVs Contact Bruce 509-962-6396 156 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ANews View HQ See Page 184 Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 AMA Foundation Formed U Sheila Ames AMAs Resource Development Committee presented its Comprehensive Resource Development/Business Plan during February 21 Executive Council meeting Muncie Indiana presentation proposed development new institution Academy Model Aeronautics Foundation will pursue funding opportunities support heritage education programs ALMA will manage such programs might best enable future charitable activity stated Business Plan data Business Plan result three years work Executive Council Committee collected research comparisons AMAs fund-raising needs similar organizations information compiled Resource Development Committee AMA staff Andrew H Bro fund-raising consultant president Prentice Company As stated Business Plan AMA Foundations vision will preserve interpret new audiences story aeromodeling inspire new generations toward AMAs modeling disciplines encourage generous financial gifts benefit future aeromodeling Foundations activities will result lot money AMA according Rich Hanson chairman Resource Development Charter Committees Vice President AMA District X dedicated support foundation will added solicit acquire philanthropic donations explained Most funding will go toward education youth activity Hanson said As explained Business Plan need corporation separate yet closely related AMA because leadership requirements philanthropic development differ association development relationship between AMA AMA Foundation meant symbiotic elements will make system work cited common administration correlated govemance trust Business Plan stresses . atmosphere trust must prevail What foundation does enhances what AMA does vice-versa AIvIA will better position focus its efforts toward members Foundation will better position focus its efforts toward betterment model aviation whole said Dave Brown president AfvlA member Charter Resource Development Committees As result Februaiy meeting Executive Council approved formation temporary Charter Committee consists members AMAs Resource Development Committee Museum Steering Committee Education Committee Charter Committee will proceed toward formation Foundation recruiting guiding Board Trustees drafting Articles Incorporation By-Laws its goals achieved will replaced Boards Trusteeship Committee Board Trustees mission raise funds supervise Foundation activities success Foundation largely dependent group according Business Plan key element getting Board Trustees formed said Hanson believes biggest challenge will assemble group have right qualifications include networking capabilities right influences gamer funds As Foundation organized its Board Trustees AMA Executive Council will have same Chief Executive Officer CEO members both entities report Joyce Hager AMA Executive Director acting CEO AMA staff liaison time although positions currently staffed key officers Executive Council will belong Board Trustees members Board will belong Executive Council president AMA Chairman Board Trustees will voting members others boards stated Business Plan Academy docs presently have formal fund-raising program monies given varying amounts listed under donors names Model Aviation AMA association serving needs members needs separate fund-raising body past special requests directed toward membership have gamered money specific interests such paying off mortgage Reston Virginia property former location AMA Headquarters purchasing Percy Pierce collection significant amount philanthropic monies go Museum According Business Plan members typically join AMA have wonderful time participating hobby give charitable funds other causes deem needier AMA currently has tax status 501c3 allows donors deduct contributions made Academy Indiana new nonprofit corporations subject Indiana Nonprofit Corporation Act 1991 under AMA Foundation would considered Public Benefit Corporation initial assets Foundation will transfers Academy such items heritage- museum-related funds objects artifacts archives library materials exhibits other items will make good risk management Brown pointed out some members Academy may have perception certain AMA assets will transferred blind trust actually assets will kept operating unit such insurance thinks will gain terms efficiency lose control new nonprofit organization has potential success will strengthen nonprofit status Academy according Business Plan Similar concepts have used companies including Rotary Intemational Experimental Aircraft Association EAA Hanson would like see Foundation begin operation end year however said administrative duties accomplish before organization can get off ground couple drafting bylaws writing job descriptions people involved dont see Foundation happening least another year said Hager Before Foundation can put effect among other things AIVIAs bylaws must revised changes must voted approved Executive Council will go out Leader Members vote could tum out lengthy process explained Hanson expected Charter Committee assembled early spring its first meeting scheduled summer Model Aviation Mr AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth Year Pioneer 1998 has apparently gotten attention lot AMA members Recent columns about AMA Model Aviation Hall Fame need get members recognized triggered lot nominations years selections time read selection process will already have completed word will out now shortly Regardless has chosen might interested know names nominated year reaction reading names may well thought already Hall Fame will obvious scanning list names very well knowneven famous yet being Hall Fame Typically names nominated published Its deliberate thingit just hasnt done year emphasis Pioneers seems appropriate see list position selected AMAs prestigious Hall Fame Hall Fame Selection Committee year consider dozens candidatesan incredibly large list select relatively few end result selection process means have selected 1998 considered best best winning out over highly deserving candidates latter will considered again next year because selection process doesnt start scratch yearmany unselected candidates year get carried over consideration following year two years year example 24 candidates carried over 1997 Bob Aberle Robert Dodgson John Frisoli Vito Garofalo Leo Garringer Don Godfrey Charles Hollinger Jay Jackson Lawrence Jenno Kenneth Koeppel Austin Leftwich Robert Leishman Alfred Lehmberg Hany Moyer Sr William Netzeband Frank Parmenter Randy Randolph Robert Randolph Charles Reed III Frank Rende Francis Reynolds Ed Southwick Windy Urtnowski Lee Webster candidates considered equally candidates nominated year selection process throws names together has priority over other Thats way system works has years So else 1998 candidate list Arthur Adamisin Betty Adamisin Jack Albrecht Art Schroeder Ed Beshar Bob Bienenstein George Brown George Buso Edward Calkin Sal Cannizzo Roy Clough Robert Dailey James Duckworth Joe Elgin Joseph Ehrhardt Bill Evans Bumis Fields Jeremy Fitch Conrad Hanson Les Hard William Harding Raymond Heit Ed Henry Maxey Hester Carl Hopkins Robin Hunt Luther Hux Matt Kania Joe Kovel Vein Krehbiel Harris Lee Sid Miller Jerry Nelson Len Purdy Robert Randall Fred Reese George Reich Robert Rich Stuart Richmond Erv Rodemsky Oba St Clair Larry Scarmnzi Carl Schwab Jack Sheeks Dick Sherman Ed Shipe Charles Spencer George Steiner Al Strickland Richard Tanis Dick Tichenor Joe Wagner Mickey Walker Bill Warner LeRoy Weber Robert White Dale Willoughby George Wilson JC Yates Wayne Yeager John Zak Joe Zingali Thats 48 new candidates addition carryover 24 total 72 Imagine trying decide few among people should decided 1998 Its mindboggling real chore selection committee process could get worse future still other potential candidates out including didnt make through previous selections brings up point number selected year arbitrary number acknowledged number committee members deliberately limiting cheapen value Hall Fame selection tied fact selection process subjective depending upon opinion committee members regarding think deserving Some AMA leaders think process should changed perhaps eliminate subjective factor entirely feel point system can developed would measure candidates history against list qualifications effect point system would establish set standards anyone met exceeded specified criteria would automatically become Hall Fame member might object saying might double triple quadruple number Hall Famers basic answer anyone deserving honor should get having judged worthy various subjective opinions matter history some years easier get selected others given year outstanding candidates some selected might easily selected another year competition less tough thousand people qualify revised Hall Fame system consider minuscule compared AMA membership 150000 thousand Hall Famers out such huge membership could hardly regarded undeserving qualification standards set high enough minimize talk cheapening process Food thought present rate selection candidates may eligible posthumous selection Better seems make Hall Fame presentations winners alive receive 1998 143 99- 9 Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 As column being written early April will read early June find myself switching back forth between past present future Response April Focus Education article asking kids has very enlightening say least quick summary really out Radio Control RC certainly popular aspect model aviation its everyone may practical educational systems Gordon Schimmel noted last months column Cost logistics time main factors associated RC applications educational environment Fortunately very good alternatives such Indoor Hand-Launched Glider Indoor rubber power Outdoor Hand-Launched Glider Outdoor rubber power Control Line powered Free Flight Science Olympiad Competition Regional Qualifiers has taking place around country during last two months have receiving information individuals across US local club involvement lack oD regional competitions uninitiated format Science Olympiad models based upon Indoor rubber-powered model wingspan 1224 inches total mass 10-20 grams Additional rules cover propeller motor rubber strand believe everyone should get idea Basic stick-and-tissue rubberpowered models capable 45 seconds plus flights Sounds simple enough right Several facts starting come through loud clear regional competitions first important thinking youngsters definitely interested Science Olympiad want take part Airplanes particularly flying model airplanes still hold fascination young people Second comes fact few teachers classroom project have fundamental knowledge skills instruct motivated students building flying basic rubber-powered models schools have shown real signs success have important ingredient lacking less fortunate Local AMA club members have become involved teachers have imparted skills knowledge student teacher part have members National Free Flight Society although have modelers other disciplines contributing time knowledge benefit concerned last fact see seed planted successful unsuccessful Science Olympiad students successful possibility advancing further model aviation beyond highly based positive results unsuccessful prospect returning another Science Olympiad Competition having anything else model aviation would believe minimal best Should club interested teaming local schools helping plant seeds positive nature todays youth concerning aviation general model aviation particular contact details Science Olympiad Competition sponsored part Midwest Products past few weeks have busy enlightening end March pleasure represent Academy Model Aeronautics 31st National Congress Aviation Space Education annual three-day event hosted Civil Air Patrol includes aviation organization educational agenda exhibit hall featured approximately 75 education-related booths including AOPA ALPA NASA own AMA booth CAP hourly seminars during three days AMAs Education Committee Chairman Gordon Schimmel presenting dealing model aeronautics classroom Look future linking AMA other national organizations first weekend April found us Weak Signals Toledo Hobby Show AMA booth packed entire weekend As fantastic event will reported elsewhere wont go main objective Toledo lining up industry manufacturers distributors interested partnering AMA field education am proud say response uninhibited subject future columns interesting learn what others doing further aeromodeling around country across border thought would pass couple reports received past month Canada Puerto Rico Fred Tellier member Michigan Cloudbusters group Cloudbusters ran AMA Cub/Delta Dart program Benson School Windsor Ontario Canada past year what might have first time US club conducted school program Canada Cloudbusters supported aided teacher Mike Lacrois bringing AMA Cub program 110 excited students time As turned out approximately 90 airplanes completed flown end day As Fred tells flightline stretched across outfield ballpark two three pilots deep command off looked like flight moths rising above field sounds joy laughter would heard participants especially Cloudbusters teachers think much fun fliers Another success story Joe Micalizzi way Fajardo Puerto Rico Joe AMA AVP District V spark plug Demajagua R/C Flying Club would seem Joes main goal life introduce youngsters model aviation possible Recently Demajagua R/C Flying Club recipient AMA Youth Education Stipend YES Grant Joe help wife Della started Roosevelt Roads Middle High School students out AMA Cub/Delta Dart recently completed Great Planes P1-40 Joe maximized P1-40 Balsa USA Swizzle Stick using original pattern scratch-building several photos tell story success Demajagua R/C Flying Club program Joe quoted letter received other day friend asked much getting out program told him free program students wasnt getting anything money wise asked crazy said wouldnt felt sorry him told him reward faces students after have done something well guess everyone gets different rewards out life depending what expect out life Joe Micalizzi has hit jackpot expressions students faces indication Until next month dont hoard knowledge Share someone reap really special reward Roosevelt Roads Middle High School students day after P1-40 finished Students building wing P1-40 Students after flying Delta Darts first time 144 Model Aviation Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 Moslem religion has requirement its people converts must go Mecca once lifetime As model airplane enthusiast really believe everybody should go Toledo Muncie once lifetime get whole different concept what has happened what happening model airplane world Muncie headquarters museum Headquarters represents what going now museum shows what has important remember both elements hobby Toledo like living catalog things going hobby different elements can imagine get see what happening field missing great deal model airplane world now Special Interest Groups developing planes materials accessories supply needs impossible keep up what available addition get meet lot nice people Having mutual hobby bond builder between people really neat order something telephone go event like Toledo meet person talked phone have just received draft audit report management letter Next issue will carry first series audited financial statements Below presented paragraph management letter Operational Performance Indicators 1997 Academy generated $91 1883 increase net assets profit compared increase $236620 1996 Revenue increased 48% during 1997 significant factor contributing improvement operating results attributable reducing controlling expenditures staff Executive Council really try provide services protect assets Until later 1998 145 Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828The residence across road 181 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 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 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 Vermont Property very pleasant conversation Ed Robbins Gujidhall VT recently has 225 acre farm house has extensive renovations 40 x 60 auto repair shop 100 x 400 grass model runway Club meets uses flying facilities Ed wishes sell property would like downsize believe asking price $289000 interested call Ed 802-328-2940 Guildhall NH-VT border northern state clear day can see Mt Washington Northern Connecticut Radio Control Club Auction The following information pictures furnished Bob Wallace AVP Ct Northern Connecticut Radio Control Club held its annual auction March 15th Asnuntuck Community college Enfield Ct auction has arguably become largest annual radio controlled aircraft activity held District Starting years ago modest club auction normal meeting hall Windsor Locks CT NCRCCs Auction rapidly outgrew hail re-located US Army Reserve Training Center gymnasium Enfield Within few years time facility outgrown move Asnuntuck College made auction has always unified club effort doors open early item inspection ample seating varied refreshment menu bidding starts promptly lOAM continues well afternoon hours have never NCRCCs Auction plan attending next year Its worth trip lot fun Dick Gilbert visiting Maine Model Expo talked Dick Gilbert has idea feels worth mentioning thought fasten rubber band handle tx bring around bottom loop over throttle stick prevents throttle being opened accidentally it retums idle position Slip band off just before tlo Try might like has Grumman F6F3 model controlled different manner electric powered tethered uses rudder offset contanl-line model elevator controlled radio As yet has flown Model Aviation ioneer Al Torres Manchester Ct three auctioneers Aerial shot shows runway stream runs through property Head chef Guy Beaudoin Enfield Ct charge gourmet delicacies Caf La Beaudoin~ runway shop building Brisk business popcorn machine day Part Ed Robbins farm Vermont Mount Washington background portion items auctioned 40 x 60 shop Club impound NCRCC Auction Note two area pit area foreground elevations tables Dick Gilbert F6F-3 Hellcat • mi I1 11 [s UIEI 1 — New Jersey/ New York Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Day 908 221-6899 Eve 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 decou @ idt net Dave Babcock445 Stookior Street Hightstown NJ 08520-4881 Roy Brown USAC ACCENT CMR 460 SOX 585 APO AC 09703 vinceJuilano 16 Shamrock Rd Rocky Pt New York NY 11778 Ray Juschkas 59 Livingstorr Street St Jewes NY 11788 James M Lewis PO 61 Ogdenborg NY 13889-0861 Bob McKay 109W Cdvar4 St volvo NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Soy 613 Cawlios NY 13031 Tom Murray 31 voorhees Drive Sevkivg Ridge NJ 07930 Marlene Nikodew 407 Willow Street Lockyo8 NY 14884 Bill Poyttiress 2 Henrlock Good Soogerties NY 12477 Adam sattier 41 Perry Aveove Laihew NY 12118-2433 Terry Terrenolre 101 Switirtield Dr Cediovil NY 13760-4329 Prequency Coordinator Ion sauler 53 Airpon Dr Oswegv County Airport Pollen NY 13069 315 598-6093 As visit web page regular basis know District II recently suffered loss yet another pioneer model aviation Vein Krehhiel boyhood passion flight led him become leading manufacturer World War model airplane kits passed away March 2 1998 Vein followed path included rubber-powered airplanes youth gasoline powered flight 1936 RC flying beginning 1950 Prior World War II kitted Challenger Master Subsequent retirement gravel business 1960 formed VK Model Aircraft Company wife company recognized worldwide leader production World War models Nieuport 17 Sopwith Camel Fokker Triplane Corben Super Ace noted quality attention detail . hallmarks Krehbiel manufacturing process Vein great competitor great friend model aviation enthusiasts will miss him Thanks Fran Ptaszkiewicz Marlene Nikodem supplying information about Vein attended two very worthwhile events during past month WRAM show always quite success particularly glad see quite contingent younger model enthusiasts crowd As always manufacturers representing aspects hobby good deal swapping display scale work incredible annual District meeting held usual President Dave Brown various AMA staff representatives bringing us up date happenings Muncie very pleasant task came way asked present Lou Scarlino Jerry Judge plaque commemorating 30 years WRAM show production attend show can thank Westchester Radio Aeroodelers untiring efforts bringing show us year after year Congratulations again Four youngsters stopped AMA booth collect some complimentary writing instruments President Dave Brown addressing District meeting following weekend pleasure addressing group modelers Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society/Aero Radio Club Syracuse model airplane forum event brings lot talent together full day instruction education plain old jawboning about hobby year treated sessions such subjects covering pattern flying tools modeler radio maintenance ducted fans electric flight quarter scale modeling also able have district meeting bring folks up date happenings HQ AVP Terry Terrenoire leads discussion modeling tools Mike Gossen gestures way through some intricate pattern maneuvers District representatives abundance Left Right AVPs Dave Mathewson Jim Lewis VP Wes De Cou AVP Terry Terrenoire Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter lot good local publicity sport generated recently Timothy Chaya 13-year old member Somerset County NJ Broken Props 4-H club placed FIRST New Jersey State Science Olympiad Propeller Propulsion division Tim flying Peck Polymer Night-16 constructed himself During test flights competition Tim getting nothing straight-line flights little ingenuity form gum wrapper affixed left wing tip created just right amount turn result flight duration full 30 seconds ahead second place finisher Hearty congratulations district up-and-coming young competitor thy Chaya shows first-place medal winning airplane fellow 4-H members July1998 147 Aesociate vice Presidents U] 1111 [ EHIE 1 Urn Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Coort Coloorhus OH 43220-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 0261 DeWiC Road Crass Loves WV 25313-1209 304 776-1408 Neisos Gould 1944 Idaho Street Alisorosari PA 18103-8519 610 797-6597 John Hathaway r02 Woodroere Orion New Stootor, PA 15672-9449 412 920-3266 Donaid Klopp 637 Haorllon Coart 1rappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-8129 Frank Nail 6042 Norwoll Orroc Daylso OH 45449 937 d35-9232 Matthew Turowski RR 93 Sos 294 Dogwood Drioe Draws PA 18222 717 622-0435 Joseph 5 Vislay 1381 Crashrook Orroc PO Baa 851 Macwee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Conic 1012 Wyowrog Aoesoe Pony Port PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Toledo Expo 44th Toledo Expo now history As usual Weak Signals put greatest RIC related trade show world special thanks extended continued effort hospitality Congratulations several Districts trophy winning modelers models display East Coast Hobby Show first year headquarters staff Academy present East Coast Hohby Show Philadelphia Model aviation well represented participating clubs within Delaware Valley Federation facets flying models display Pete Van Dore Jim Vanant provided number indoor rubber powered model demonstrations never failed attract crowd also brought along number egg carton gliders give out kids Bud Scott brought four models show A10 Warthog aircraft asked about crowd Jim Ryan Joe Koller Joe Youk Rick Schaeffer Fred Smith others Bucks County Radio Control Society answer questions Events like go long way expose people hobby interest goodwill generates benefits modelers everywhere Federation attempting acquire flying site within township park near Lower Makefield Pennsylvania site would advantage contact Secretary Pete Van Dore 215 635-0486 Incidentally club Philadelphia area member Federation please contact Pete details gentlemen attempting create future model aviation help Delaware Valley Federations model display CPAA Flea Market secret out CPAA Flea Market largest event its type United States year event grows tn size year over 10000 square feet additional floor space quickly consumed new tables Over 500 vendors provided modeling supplies everyone havent attended show next year . its certainly worth Nelson Gould Words cannot express sympathy Eastern Pennsylvania AVP Contest Coordinator Nelson Gould death parents during month March US Scale Masters Are interested seeing best scale models United States competition Ohio Radio Kontrol Society Columbus Ohio years host dates September 17-20 TORKS also active Heart Ohio Jet Scramble August 2023 events should everyones calendar . Contact AVP Mike Barbee details Meyers Balsa USA Stearman Terry Conley prepares Old-Timer Ed Havoy launches aircraft Dick Greenburg starts Playboy Senior Tom Mellas prepares Playboy 148 Model Aviation s Country Modelers Kevin Matney Toledo Ohio District III Modelers Action U] [ iU 1 bE Delaware District Columbia Maryland /North Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 252 441-5855 Fax 252 441-6554 cforeman @ modelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 410 969-9356 E-Mail bbabura@junocom Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757 421-4545 Office Phone 757431-6009 Fax 804 463-8411 E-Mail moultons@mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail flyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail vrcs38@aolcom Bliss Teague 625 5th Ave SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Home Phone 336 324-2164 Office Phone 336 733-9228 E-Mail blissteague@conninccom Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 Recently held AVP Meeting District IV AVPs AVP attended meeting got lot accomplished District IV clubs have now assigned individual AVP feel will give better contact what happening district within AMA AVPs will contacting clubs assigned area start developing District IV Leader Member club contact person What means club District IV will have Leader Member willing act contact passing information club through assigned AVP to AMA Leader Members will receive information about agenda items upcoming council meetings special things pending AMA procedure expect receive information back clubs what areas need improvement within AMA develop better faster communication link would like clubs District IV cooperate assigned AVP help get system place soon possible AVP Needed Lynchburg Area need AVP located Lynchburg area Virginia work Dick Smith Steve Moulton give us coverage better serve area Virginia volunteer position will require visiting AMA chartered clubs presentations help set up leader member program interested position send resume describing modeling AMA background address head column can also FAX E-Mail information Roanoke Valley Governors School familiar governors school let explain what Roanoke Valley Governors School math science technology provides unique learning environment motivated high school students basic curriculum requires student take challenging math science courses year plus elective student also required produce research project part elective Beginning year RVGS will offer aerodynamics elective aerodynamics elective will include academics basic concept aerodynamics research wing fuselage design meet set specifications provided instructor design construction wind tunnel testing designed model aircraft construction complete RIC model flight test design finally actual flight testing design student Working teams 3 4 students will create presentation RVGS forum science fair conducted year January teams will also produce complete written report project possible presentation Virginia Junior Academy Science Projects well often move regional national international science fair competition elective will thorough introduction study aerodynamics goal moving students pursue careers engineering experience successful RVGS will need some experienced help volunteers know about building flying RC aircraft school will provide materials equipment space elective will need some help through year assisting students constructing models learning fly Access suitable safe area fly aircraft especially important students will have ample opportunity learn fly computer simulator before try real thing RVCS welcomes support suggestions assistance instructor project Bill Saunders can reached 804-583-2116 during school day home 804-239-2207 evenings have questions please contact Bill Saunders Rowan Aero Modelers Society photo mall show January 10th Salisbury Mall Salisbury North Carolina Left right club members Nat Shepherd Jeff Daye checking out display Thirty five models displayed Star City Model Expo photo shows large crowd gigantic swap shop held Roanoke Virginia sponsored Roanoke Valley Radio Control Club Inc photo AMA District IV booth Star City Model Expo Tidewater Model Soaring Society Tidewater Model Soaring Society knows bring new year group photo shows gang gathered annual Hardy Souls Contest held January 1st year Thats month go flying take kid 1998 149 m F-I 11 Lst U 11 Je] 1 Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmegham AL 35205 Phone 205 322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 E-mail jemcveilll5junocum WEB-PAGEhttp/wscu5nel/-ama Aeaociate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pumpavo Or. Pensacula FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihasz 2826 Arhor Place Knuxuille TN 37917 John G Cooper 4788 Cluister Cave Memphis TN 38118 James Alvis 5426 Meiwuad Orive iacksav MS 30211 Michael Gregory 305 Rackinunt Rd Greenville SC 29615 William T Haywood 4 Rabin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hensel 383 analwoud 1142 Meridiav MS 35305 Louise IzaS 296 Hrvtridge Way Winlerapriags FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Tlrarelee N Charlentan SC 25405 Chris Joiner Sue 4469 Culamhus GA 31504 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigenail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 PuehIn Pays Avaiston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrva GA 30082 Clifford Scholetield 4138 NW 33rd Place Gainesville FL 32606 Melvin Sires 781 Soardman Rd Aihev SC 25803 Frank Tiano 15300 Eslancia Lane Weal Palm Seach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gaivenville OA 30508 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Mancheoler TN 37358 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 eon 10397 Falardo Puerto Rica 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 163W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32146 Phone 904 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207 W Sandcreek Rd Snteryrion AL 36330 Phone 3341 347-4731 Surprise Mrs Dorothy Allison husband Walts Mr Mulligan model airplane met husband 2 weeks ago NATURE COAST RC Giant Scale Fun-Fly INGLIS Fl Walt confided drives truck comes home allowed see Model Aviation mag until get through reading decided surprise pic model plane get finished issue let Walt see good boy Fun-Fly Mr R Weaver CD model famous Benny Howard DGA-8 winner 1935 Bendix Race LA Cleveland success resulted formation Howard Aire Corp above Club President CD Ken Brown explaining rules everybody Everybody good time NATURE COAST Giant Scale affair wait Something amiss See snap above second day Spring Central Sunny Florida charming ladies bundled up like North Pole Meet Mrs Edith Starry Mary Ann Hawkins Betty Morrissette Marie Sether Its cold wind puffing along now have own WEB PAGE http//wwwscottnetbama am using WEB PAGE feature various clubs District herald upcoming FUN FLYS sanctioned otherwise sometimes clubs get Hqrs too late get magazine Also clubs want announce something special will DISTRICT V WEB SITE Mr Bill Manderson President important Selma Sky Raiders Club Selma Alabama asked AMA could suggest rules Radio Control Flyers Control Flyers Control-Line Flyers share same field harmoniously together asked Bill both groups same club said YES suggested President work out meetings pass own rules sharing field Actually paved unused airport members can work out way Im sure computer fans know AMA Hdqrs already has national WEB PAGE time year lot action Florida week after Inglis Giant Scale attended Ocala RC Pattern contest Contest Director listed mag Bob Erhardt Tragically Bob passed away after mag listing before contest Charlie Gordon CDed meet very capably talked Bobs surviving spouse phone waited til got lookie Meet Pat Erhardt center daughter Angela sons George & Herb grandchildren Maddie Ryan Heather What beautiful family am constrained quote John Donne John English Poet penned following 1631 lay dying am rushing Death Death rushing pleasures yesterday Contest Director avid modeler Bob Erhardt passed away look what else lost picture above besides model airplanes Before forget promised Ralph Jones Augusta Georgia E-MAIL would mention passing friend Robert Walker owner Augusta Hobby Shop 50 yrs avid flyer Robert left us March 2 Federal Aviation Admin Safety Inspector Billy Meadows Jacksonville Fla sent snap Coral Springs FL Sawgrass Pattern Classic sponsored CORAL SPRINGS CONDORS RC Club Kevin Proodian CD Pictured above L-R back Juan Romero Ken Martin Bruce Trimbel Ted Vanzyl Mark Mendonca Evan Chapkis Scott Smith Ron Ellis Steve Lively Brian Prieser Charlie Norris Jerry Gallager FRONT L-R Billy Meadows Paul Towkach CD Kevin Proodian Annette Proodian thanks nice picture Billy. David Atherton Spartanburg Sky Knights Club SC writesPer question 15 30 minute tape club meeting ideal show film after business session its 830 before starts After working day guys want get home thanks David David adds Send copy HOW AIRPLANES FLY got tt ALABASTER AL RC CLUB held its 4th annual CENTRAL ALA HELl FUN FLY 3-14/15 Meet important officials above Sec/Tress Terry Burks Bbam Heli Modelers CD David Harkey Safety Officer Glenn Sorrow Club Pres Jim Larkin Glenn & Jim personal friends going way back may admit Some RC Helicopter buffs today invest up $1000000 model Flyers came far away NY Texas Mich Ohio Helicopters later Model Aviation nois / Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President AOAAAve Norndge IL 0565 I-a77 Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 1565 Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Undermood 32 Hollandbush Cl St Charles Mo 63304 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 123B Higgineville MO 64037 860 584-6284 Fax 660 584-6285 Webnlaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708531-9556 http//wwcsamiitedu/amadist6/indexhtm Has Club started youth program have about letting rest us know about What doing working What problems did have An article couple pictures needed Let club featured column AVP Kenny Kern shows off greatlooking Lanzo Bomber Power comes 08 48 four-stroke Kenny also contact person SAM chapter 112 address can found top column ORLAND PARK IL Club #263 Palos RC Flying Club larger clubs district holds contests fun flys fly almost everything has wings Leroy Marcheschi newsletter editor sent following pictures three gatherings First have pylon racing held May 18 1997 Next have some RC Combat next day May 19 Note weather must have changed lots jackets now quiet ones sailplane meet 3rd August NEW HAVEN KY Club #3602 Flying Colors Hardin County took skies January 1 1998 100PM skies clear very windy Rick Diaz club president flew Super Hots joined Bob Clagetts Astro Hog Bill Rademachers Tiger II Some snow still ground aircraft used wheels lieu skis also hand launch frozen fingers Also attendance club members Mark Vance Joe Spalding several out-of-town guests volunteered assist Pictures other information can found clubs web page http/wwwbbtelcom/bnradlhcfchtml field 100 PM before flights started whole gang poses after flying Rick Diaz president second right Pictures information Bill Rademacher club secretary GEORGETOWN IN Club #3465 Skyliners Model Airplane Club held eighth annual swap meet last January Mike Starrett sent pictures information says successful Club members contributed time construct finish two complete airplanes Sig Kobra & Sig Fazer raffle first photo shows Best Raffle Ticket Seller East Mississippi Jim Tungate hawking raffle tickets have Bill Stewart left winner Kobra president Byron Baker next photo shows PAMPA Hall Fame inductee Lew McFarland making someone offer couldnt refuse July1998 151 / Minnesota Joe Campopiano 3709 SW 4th St Des Moines IA 50315 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Troy MI 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindstrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 became AVP found out AMA just insurance Now have honored VP status have attended first Exec Council meeting VP orientation found out people have work very hard make AMA operate well does Come meeting sometime find out yourself topic discussion keeps coming up insurance Afier spending about hour Carl Maroney during orientation can promise butt well protected last Flying season careful know little rusty reason have pay closer attention what doing especially safety rules So much preaching thefirn Lots events already scheduled throughout district get copies club newsletters around district contain listings flying events anyone wants information about events give call course best source larger sanctioned events Model Aviation subject flying CDs please dont foget send photos etc monthly column Pictures taken during Waterloo Blackhawks February swap meet submitted club president Dick Groth appears have well attended two photos taken Des Moines Modelairs March 15 1998 swap meet gentleman top photo new Dist VII AVP Joe Campopiano picture Flying Electrons new pavilion taken during Charity Fly-In Thanks Dennis Van Lare Aerial photography Ottumwa RC Flyers club member Ron Beasley Pretty good picture considering taken radio controlled plane Talk about project Minneapolis Piston Poppers constructed 55 /2A control line trainers given away local hobby shops materials donated dealers Sig Manufacturing little boy Derak Lange little buddy Robert Cheney submitted photos Before forget FAX number 319 766-4038 Until next time remember land keep wheels bottom Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents w Associate Vice Presidents Arkansas / Louisiana / New Mexico / Oklahoma / Texas Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817 599-7131 E-mail sfrank6g@airmailnet http//wwwama-diat-8org verified proof PR coverage official 1998 applications submission result could $200 award qualified television coverage $100 award magazine newspaper radio coverage $500 per year maximum club store may receive information about program club can qualify award please write RCHTA 560 Bonner Rd Wauconda IL 60084 George Aldrich 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 210 656-2021 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126-1/x SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 DalIsa TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 4611 Gooch Dr Little Rock AR 72212 501 868-2604 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 Gene Kent 2811 Cork Cove San Antonio TX 78230 210 308-8043 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 public relations department will summarize paraphrase several requests Ive lately club ahout have major event/gathering would like have AMA send public relations team club show support modeling locally really get out public relations in-house public relations department AMA portion programs department run Mr Jay Mealy has two additional staff persons assist him possibility department directly sending staff assist local club 240 clubs within district2400 clubs nationally severely limited Yet within ways possible will assist modeling PR programs publications ideas Karen Hopkins [817] 467-9211 Dist VIII display coordinator has years experience supporting local clubs public relations program Please contact gladly assists members clubs Karen reports woefully few mall shows displays held within Dist VIII doesnt club have Radio Control Hobby Trade Association RCHTAJ once again sponsoring Media Awards Program Funding $100000 year qualify program chartered club hobby shop would sponsor event During travels throughout District VIII have observed beginners want-to-be modelers visiting flying sites hobby stores exists attitude welcome let us help Rather attitude its too difficult expensive you must genius New modelers expanded Flying Fun & Fellowship results So attitude check AMAs aeromodeling public relations department surrounds times What words demeanor convey public Welcome would like share experience modeling glad Come join fun excitement flying model aircraft best way keep up modeling activity Dist VIII consulting district Web site wwwAMA-Dist-8org Activities programs events gatherings showcased information updated regularly Directories charter clubs contest calendar flying non-flying events licensing station hobby stores general aeromodeling action within Texas New Mexico Oklahoma Arkansas Louisiana may found wwwAMA-Dist-8org Members models As have stated several times year what see column what get AVP Mr Marlin McGee has submitted following photos action within state Oklahoma gathering Prague Oklahoma would like see event club special-interest within modeling showcased Mr McGee has done please snap some photos caption along few notes about event Send Dr Sandy Frank 105 North Brazos St Weatherford Texas 76086 ek assistance input Let know what right let know what needs improved within AMA Also please let know what additional services would like see AMA provide Flying Fun & Fellowship Sandy Frank 1998 153 Chuck Henry Stinson Jim Long Ole Kodger Ron Sonheim Japanese Zero Kevin Sanders Stinger Jim Gray OKC Torks Dan Bierly OKO Kansas Nebraska / / / Wyoming iiuss Miller Vice President P0805128 Soles NO 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3180 Fas 701 445-3323 rmiller335@aolcom Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Tray Lapp 1609 Main St Williston ND 58801 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 months column will excerpts newsletters have received during past few months correct assume shortage articles coming club rest clubs district some articles thought would interest rest district Tail Spinner Longmont Aircraft Modelers Association Article Safety Steve Safety Guy Preparation Common Sense Common Courtesy ability learn mistakes What preparation means keep equipment good condition Common sense ability see potential problem before becomes problem Common courtesy nothing communication Always letting other people know what doing ability lean mistakes what has made human race top food chain tried get seven flights out plane seven servos 500 milamp rx pack plane did come back Most accidents can prevented Look potential danger Think before act get hurry communicate Great material Steve need practice safety time fields thoughts can apply facets day lives well Spoiler Journal Pike s Peak Soaring Society Article president Joel Zellmer article tells club activity includes flying electric airplanes neat idea night flying tells got dark Saturday night number people flying new nighttime illumination system system called night-ops planes strips lights along fuselage along both upper lower surface wings planes very clearly visible system drives electroluminescent lights AC generated some circuitry 9v battery looks like big improvement over light stick approach info contact Timothy Cone tcone@lightspeednet Eagles Edition Denver RC Eagles Congratulations list new members March 18th include Steve Minturn John Weber John Japernoux Bob Toll Dick Dudgeon note membership clubs need promote hobby much possible size membership district nine always question national level small district need show can increase membership need concentrated effort parts got some new members district nine Congratulations clubs doing share recruiting Keep up good work realize clubs trying gain new members regular basis just get soap box few thoughts own As read monthly news letters numerous mentions use flight instructor programs training night fields Clanking Armor Lincoln Sky Nights RIC Club Meeting notes Under new business motion made Bill Davis seconded Neal Rohrke buy well-equipped First Aid Kit Motion passed Great Idea Jack Seibert Helen Rohrke donated $2500 cost new kit Provisions also put place keep first aid supplies up date replenished needed congratulations club clubs have field first aid kit hand Great idea have done good example follow Hats off Sky Nights concerns first aid Hawk Talk Oniahawk RIC Inc Welcome new members results Winter Festival Welcome newest Omahawk members hope will enjoy new adventure David AndersonDavid Chait Erik ConradJack Crompton Michael DelichKip Dirkschneider Mike DelichDennis Lowther Todd OssEugene PaceDavid Pares Curtis ReiterDarrin Schwery Bobby SuggsRichard Trentman looks like two weeks day early Winterfest year twelve-inch snowfall forty-mile-anhour breeze exactly what always hope doubt ________________________________________________________ could have made gate let alone runway However someone flown would have taken marbles The/only problem scenario restaurant would have closed would no give lucky winner money fact February 21st almost spring like calm sunny Kim Grill recreational therapist practicing St Joseph Hospital served years Omahawk Queen also graciously presented awards dinner party followed Venice Inn Jake Peck directors youngest son Kims escort Fifteen eighteen registered pilots flew happy divide pot $230 Stephen Peck Model Aviation izona / California Guam Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail nchh@primenetcom http//wwwama-1 Ocom/ama Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Don Goeschl Lancaster California 805 940-6066 Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa California 707 525-8815 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah 801 752-3639 Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702 656-1772 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy Marez Santa Ana California 714 540-4935 Isee last months column additional AVPs Coordinators Flying Site Assistance. has said Without flying sites dont have hobby Though statement profound seemingly self-evident does seem driving factor setting goals objectives Academy Model Aeronautics responsibility acquiring maintaining retaining flying sites has left charter clubs handful individuals interest ingenuity persistence seek out suitable sites strive access modeling use certainly appropriate focal point effort however what AMAs role Spring 1996 voted develop Eying Site Assistance element within headquarters operation augment existing program currently commingled AMAs Special Programs Public Relations activities has taken two years Councils guidance come fruition hopefully time column published program coordinator will hired function Once hired hoped Eying Site Assistance Coordinator will quickly come up speed will begin see increased activity endeavor Though reasonable expect individual will actively locating acquiring new flying sites what will andlor should role national organization addressing flying site issue see three primary objectives national Eying Site Assistance Program development governmental relations public acceptance aeromodeling recognized legitimate viable recreational activity adults families children 2 development tools logistical resources used local clubs individuals efforts gain access public private properties aeromodeling use partnering mentoring efforts 3 acquisition distribution fiscal resources necessary assist acquisition development retention flying sites believe three elements absolutely essential viable successful Eying Site Assistance Program next few columns will go detail element program will offer some suggestions can fund what times viewed monumental funding issue Till next time . Keepem safe Keepem flyn 1998 155 Associate Vice Presidents SEFSD President Wayne Walker presides Guest speakers 1998 CUFMAC overtheeveningsfestivitiesatthe February Banquet George Heaven Jennifer13-15 San Diego Midwinter Electric Fly-in Though Saturdays flying hampered LaFayette George designer andsomewhat weather banquet held builder worlds largest rubber poweredat San Diego Aerospace Museum aircraft Rubber Bandit soon bewarm friendly huge success first manned rubber powered aircraftsun made another appearance Sunday Both George Jennifer full-scale pilotsgiving everyone chance fly Jennifer plans make first femalebefore close weekend piloted rubber powered flight Contest Director Tim Edwards 1 pulls double duty signs up raffle entries coordinates Second Annual Phoenix RC Helicopter Fun-Fly flown grassy grounds Schnepf Farms Queen Creek Arizona Members Board Western States Modelers Association join LVRC President Lee Von Der Hey LVRC Las Vegas Propnuts RC Club support Expo 98 District X Fly-in Breakfast left right Don Goeschl President Tony Plebanek Treasurer Dave Pinjuv Board Member Lee Al Williamson Secretary five bladed MD BoeinglBell 500 dozens scale RC rotorcraft among nearly two hundred helicopters flown Second Annual Phoenix RC Helicopter Fun Fly Bob Beecroft R receives CUFFMACs Pilot Year award Awards Chairman Bill Kuykendall 1998 California United Free Flighters annual banquet held Sunday March 15 CUFFMAC President Daniel Heinrich L looks Members Silent Electric Flyers San Diego gather History Model Aviation exhibit San Diego Aerospace Museum listen AMA Hall Famer Bob Bouchers presentation recorder setting electric powered RPV project Alaska Idaho / Montana Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 9721 3-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouner WA 88684 Reeves Lippincott 4400 Gray Wolf Dr Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97801 Richard Snaer 781 Lillnoet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 First some important events deserve early attention attend Montpelier Idaho Fun Fly June 67 Contact Don Toomer 208-847-2211 Its nice place fun event Fred Hostetler OMAS called say would Model Aircraft RIC U/C both flown shown Rose Festival Air Show June 12-14 important first event will showcase model aviation very large audience deserves support Since Farragut Flyers dropped Scalemasters event June theyve decided hold Airplane Fly-In Farragut State Park June 27-28 wont intensity still best places world fly model airplanes still friendly group theyve always Gary Norton newsletter editor Sky Knights sent following report photos anonymous Lendhardts Airpark Hubbard Oregon site largest US Scale Masters Qualifiers Evergreen Scale Rally sponsored Portland Sky Knights Contest Director Earl Aune got three day event underway static judging Friday August 1st Proctor Enterprises followed hanger party contestants Forty pilots Oregon Washington Idaho California far away New Zealand registered competition brought models 19 civilian 15 WWI 6 WWII aircraft Que Quigley Boise Idaho Ford Flivver Top static score went Randy Hansen Astoria OR super detailed Cessna A-188 AgWagon G-62 powered 123-inch wingspan airplane built plans New Zealand features working crop dusting spraying equipment Pilots Choice award went Gary Parker Santa Rosa CA Albatross DVa Proctor kit covered Coverite powered Enya VT240 Randy Hansens Cessna AgWagon Saturday August 2nd weather excellent light breeze low 80 degree temperatures Four flight lines used flying rounds Mike Brewer Astoria OR CD Earl Aune confers contestantlovely Aeronca LC lunch break everyone treated spectacular display helicopter flying Doug Adams Corvallis OR change pace Jerry Holcomb demonstrated model auto gyros cap off break full size 1930 Fleet bipe subject Gary Reisdorfs Fleet bipe landed display photos comparison Garys model end Saturday three rounds completed flight scores too close predict winner day concluded Bar-B-Cue Proctor Enterprises pilots families friends drawing prizes furnished generous sponsors held pilots four piece band livened rest evening Sunday August 3rd weather again excellent Flying two rounds allowed pilot select best three out five rounds Sunday noon entertainment included fine helicopter aerobatics John Hubbard Salem OR IMAC maneuvers demonstration Dennis Welty Boring OR Final scores tallied utilizing data base written Earl Jose Aune provided final results within minutes final contestants flight Expert class photo finish Randy Hansen capturing first place flying Cessna AgWagon Eugene Job Santa Rosa California flew beautiful Hawker Sea Fury MKII second place point spread between first second place mere 091 points Gary Parker finished third Albatross DVa Team Scale Dick Heininge Aurora Oregon placed first Proctor prototype model Fokker D VII Joe Topper controls Jerry Turrentine Oregon City Oregon took second place Nieuport 28 pilot Gary Parker Sportsman class David Pippen Albany California took top spot flying Tiger Moth Dennis Hepburn Royal Oak Auckland New Zealand second flying Nieuport 28 IC Jim Weaver Portland Oregon finished third flying Piper PA 12 Super Cruiser Thanks Gary very nice report important growing event humble apology order Bruce Harlow Ellensburg WA April 98 issue some other person unfortunately misidentified owner 150-inch Jenny Bruce recently wrote club members have enjoyed mild winter lots flying Bruces club Great American R/C Air Show AMA Club p3833 IMAA Chapter #645 will having 2nd Annual Big Bird Fly-In 5-6 ept said theres plenty room RVs Contact Bruce 509-962-6396 156 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ANews View HQ See Page 184 Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 AMA Foundation Formed U Sheila Ames AMAs Resource Development Committee presented its Comprehensive Resource Development/Business Plan during February 21 Executive Council meeting Muncie Indiana presentation proposed development new institution Academy Model Aeronautics Foundation will pursue funding opportunities support heritage education programs ALMA will manage such programs might best enable future charitable activity stated Business Plan data Business Plan result three years work Executive Council Committee collected research comparisons AMAs fund-raising needs similar organizations information compiled Resource Development Committee AMA staff Andrew H Bro fund-raising consultant president Prentice Company As stated Business Plan AMA Foundations vision will preserve interpret new audiences story aeromodeling inspire new generations toward AMAs modeling disciplines encourage generous financial gifts benefit future aeromodeling Foundations activities will result lot money AMA according Rich Hanson chairman Resource Development Charter Committees Vice President AMA District X dedicated support foundation will added solicit acquire philanthropic donations explained Most funding will go toward education youth activity Hanson said As explained Business Plan need corporation separate yet closely related AMA because leadership requirements philanthropic development differ association development relationship between AMA AMA Foundation meant symbiotic elements will make system work cited common administration correlated govemance trust Business Plan stresses . atmosphere trust must prevail What foundation does enhances what AMA does vice-versa AIvIA will better position focus its efforts toward members Foundation will better position focus its efforts toward betterment model aviation whole said Dave Brown president AfvlA member Charter Resource Development Committees As result Februaiy meeting Executive Council approved formation temporary Charter Committee consists members AMAs Resource Development Committee Museum Steering Committee Education Committee Charter Committee will proceed toward formation Foundation recruiting guiding Board Trustees drafting Articles Incorporation By-Laws its goals achieved will replaced Boards Trusteeship Committee Board Trustees mission raise funds supervise Foundation activities success Foundation largely dependent group according Business Plan key element getting Board Trustees formed said Hanson believes biggest challenge will assemble group have right qualifications include networking capabilities right influences gamer funds As Foundation organized its Board Trustees AMA Executive Council will have same Chief Executive Officer CEO members both entities report Joyce Hager AMA Executive Director acting CEO AMA staff liaison time although positions currently staffed key officers Executive Council will belong Board Trustees members Board will belong Executive Council president AMA Chairman Board Trustees will voting members others boards stated Business Plan Academy docs presently have formal fund-raising program monies given varying amounts listed under donors names Model Aviation AMA association serving needs members needs separate fund-raising body past special requests directed toward membership have gamered money specific interests such paying off mortgage Reston Virginia property former location AMA Headquarters purchasing Percy Pierce collection significant amount philanthropic monies go Museum According Business Plan members typically join AMA have wonderful time participating hobby give charitable funds other causes deem needier AMA currently has tax status 501c3 allows donors deduct contributions made Academy Indiana new nonprofit corporations subject Indiana Nonprofit Corporation Act 1991 under AMA Foundation would considered Public Benefit Corporation initial assets Foundation will transfers Academy such items heritage- museum-related funds objects artifacts archives library materials exhibits other items will make good risk management Brown pointed out some members Academy may have perception certain AMA assets will transferred blind trust actually assets will kept operating unit such insurance thinks will gain terms efficiency lose control new nonprofit organization has potential success will strengthen nonprofit status Academy according Business Plan Similar concepts have used companies including Rotary Intemational Experimental Aircraft Association EAA Hanson would like see Foundation begin operation end year however said administrative duties accomplish before organization can get off ground couple drafting bylaws writing job descriptions people involved dont see Foundation happening least another year said Hager Before Foundation can put effect among other things AIVIAs bylaws must revised changes must voted approved Executive Council will go out Leader Members vote could tum out lengthy process explained Hanson expected Charter Committee assembled early spring its first meeting scheduled summer Model Aviation Mr AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth Year Pioneer 1998 has apparently gotten attention lot AMA members Recent columns about AMA Model Aviation Hall Fame need get members recognized triggered lot nominations years selections time read selection process will already have completed word will out now shortly Regardless has chosen might interested know names nominated year reaction reading names may well thought already Hall Fame will obvious scanning list names very well knowneven famous yet being Hall Fame Typically names nominated published Its deliberate thingit just hasnt done year emphasis Pioneers seems appropriate see list position selected AMAs prestigious Hall Fame Hall Fame Selection Committee year consider dozens candidatesan incredibly large list select relatively few end result selection process means have selected 1998 considered best best winning out over highly deserving candidates latter will considered again next year because selection process doesnt start scratch yearmany unselected candidates year get carried over consideration following year two years year example 24 candidates carried over 1997 Bob Aberle Robert Dodgson John Frisoli Vito Garofalo Leo Garringer Don Godfrey Charles Hollinger Jay Jackson Lawrence Jenno Kenneth Koeppel Austin Leftwich Robert Leishman Alfred Lehmberg Hany Moyer Sr William Netzeband Frank Parmenter Randy Randolph Robert Randolph Charles Reed III Frank Rende Francis Reynolds Ed Southwick Windy Urtnowski Lee Webster candidates considered equally candidates nominated year selection process throws names together has priority over other Thats way system works has years So else 1998 candidate list Arthur Adamisin Betty Adamisin Jack Albrecht Art Schroeder Ed Beshar Bob Bienenstein George Brown George Buso Edward Calkin Sal Cannizzo Roy Clough Robert Dailey James Duckworth Joe Elgin Joseph Ehrhardt Bill Evans Bumis Fields Jeremy Fitch Conrad Hanson Les Hard William Harding Raymond Heit Ed Henry Maxey Hester Carl Hopkins Robin Hunt Luther Hux Matt Kania Joe Kovel Vein Krehbiel Harris Lee Sid Miller Jerry Nelson Len Purdy Robert Randall Fred Reese George Reich Robert Rich Stuart Richmond Erv Rodemsky Oba St Clair Larry Scarmnzi Carl Schwab Jack Sheeks Dick Sherman Ed Shipe Charles Spencer George Steiner Al Strickland Richard Tanis Dick Tichenor Joe Wagner Mickey Walker Bill Warner LeRoy Weber Robert White Dale Willoughby George Wilson JC Yates Wayne Yeager John Zak Joe Zingali Thats 48 new candidates addition carryover 24 total 72 Imagine trying decide few among people should decided 1998 Its mindboggling real chore selection committee process could get worse future still other potential candidates out including didnt make through previous selections brings up point number selected year arbitrary number acknowledged number committee members deliberately limiting cheapen value Hall Fame selection tied fact selection process subjective depending upon opinion committee members regarding think deserving Some AMA leaders think process should changed perhaps eliminate subjective factor entirely feel point system can developed would measure candidates history against list qualifications effect point system would establish set standards anyone met exceeded specified criteria would automatically become Hall Fame member might object saying might double triple quadruple number Hall Famers basic answer anyone deserving honor should get having judged worthy various subjective opinions matter history some years easier get selected others given year outstanding candidates some selected might easily selected another year competition less tough thousand people qualify revised Hall Fame system consider minuscule compared AMA membership 150000 thousand Hall Famers out such huge membership could hardly regarded undeserving qualification standards set high enough minimize talk cheapening process Food thought present rate selection candidates may eligible posthumous selection Better seems make Hall Fame presentations winners alive receive 1998 143 99- 9 Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 As column being written early April will read early June find myself switching back forth between past present future Response April Focus Education article asking kids has very enlightening say least quick summary really out Radio Control RC certainly popular aspect model aviation its everyone may practical educational systems Gordon Schimmel noted last months column Cost logistics time main factors associated RC applications educational environment Fortunately very good alternatives such Indoor Hand-Launched Glider Indoor rubber power Outdoor Hand-Launched Glider Outdoor rubber power Control Line powered Free Flight Science Olympiad Competition Regional Qualifiers has taking place around country during last two months have receiving information individuals across US local club involvement lack oD regional competitions uninitiated format Science Olympiad models based upon Indoor rubber-powered model wingspan 1224 inches total mass 10-20 grams Additional rules cover propeller motor rubber strand believe everyone should get idea Basic stick-and-tissue rubberpowered models capable 45 seconds plus flights Sounds simple enough right Several facts starting come through loud clear regional competitions first important thinking youngsters definitely interested Science Olympiad want take part Airplanes particularly flying model airplanes still hold fascination young people Second comes fact few teachers classroom project have fundamental knowledge skills instruct motivated students building flying basic rubber-powered models schools have shown real signs success have important ingredient lacking less fortunate Local AMA club members have become involved teachers have imparted skills knowledge student teacher part have members National Free Flight Society although have modelers other disciplines contributing time knowledge benefit concerned last fact see seed planted successful unsuccessful Science Olympiad students successful possibility advancing further model aviation beyond highly based positive results unsuccessful prospect returning another Science Olympiad Competition having anything else model aviation would believe minimal best Should club interested teaming local schools helping plant seeds positive nature todays youth concerning aviation general model aviation particular contact details Science Olympiad Competition sponsored part Midwest Products past few weeks have busy enlightening end March pleasure represent Academy Model Aeronautics 31st National Congress Aviation Space Education annual three-day event hosted Civil Air Patrol includes aviation organization educational agenda exhibit hall featured approximately 75 education-related booths including AOPA ALPA NASA own AMA booth CAP hourly seminars during three days AMAs Education Committee Chairman Gordon Schimmel presenting dealing model aeronautics classroom Look future linking AMA other national organizations first weekend April found us Weak Signals Toledo Hobby Show AMA booth packed entire weekend As fantastic event will reported elsewhere wont go main objective Toledo lining up industry manufacturers distributors interested partnering AMA field education am proud say response uninhibited subject future columns interesting learn what others doing further aeromodeling around country across border thought would pass couple reports received past month Canada Puerto Rico Fred Tellier member Michigan Cloudbusters group Cloudbusters ran AMA Cub/Delta Dart program Benson School Windsor Ontario Canada past year what might have first time US club conducted school program Canada Cloudbusters supported aided teacher Mike Lacrois bringing AMA Cub program 110 excited students time As turned out approximately 90 airplanes completed flown end day As Fred tells flightline stretched across outfield ballpark two three pilots deep command off looked like flight moths rising above field sounds joy laughter would heard participants especially Cloudbusters teachers think much fun fliers Another success story Joe Micalizzi way Fajardo Puerto Rico Joe AMA AVP District V spark plug Demajagua R/C Flying Club would seem Joes main goal life introduce youngsters model aviation possible Recently Demajagua R/C Flying Club recipient AMA Youth Education Stipend YES Grant Joe help wife Della started Roosevelt Roads Middle High School students out AMA Cub/Delta Dart recently completed Great Planes P1-40 Joe maximized P1-40 Balsa USA Swizzle Stick using original pattern scratch-building several photos tell story success Demajagua R/C Flying Club program Joe quoted letter received other day friend asked much getting out program told him free program students wasnt getting anything money wise asked crazy said wouldnt felt sorry him told him reward faces students after have done something well guess everyone gets different rewards out life depending what expect out life Joe Micalizzi has hit jackpot expressions students faces indication Until next month dont hoard knowledge Share someone reap really special reward Roosevelt Roads Middle High School students day after P1-40 finished Students building wing P1-40 Students after flying Delta Darts first time 144 Model Aviation Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 Moslem religion has requirement its people converts must go Mecca once lifetime As model airplane enthusiast really believe everybody should go Toledo Muncie once lifetime get whole different concept what has happened what happening model airplane world Muncie headquarters museum Headquarters represents what going now museum shows what has important remember both elements hobby Toledo like living catalog things going hobby different elements can imagine get see what happening field missing great deal model airplane world now Special Interest Groups developing planes materials accessories supply needs impossible keep up what available addition get meet lot nice people Having mutual hobby bond builder between people really neat order something telephone go event like Toledo meet person talked phone have just received draft audit report management letter Next issue will carry first series audited financial statements Below presented paragraph management letter Operational Performance Indicators 1997 Academy generated $91 1883 increase net assets profit compared increase $236620 1996 Revenue increased 48% during 1997 significant factor contributing improvement operating results attributable reducing controlling expenditures staff Executive Council really try provide services protect assets Until later 1998 145 Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828The residence across road 181 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuftin 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 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001 -2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 Vermont Property very pleasant conversation Ed Robbins Gujidhall VT recently has 225 acre farm house has extensive renovations 40 x 60 auto repair shop 100 x 400 grass model runway Club meets uses flying facilities Ed wishes sell property would like downsize believe asking price $289000 interested call Ed 802-328-2940 Guildhall NH-VT border northern state clear day can see Mt Washington Northern Connecticut Radio Control Club Auction The following information pictures furnished Bob Wallace AVP Ct Northern Connecticut Radio Control Club held its annual auction March 15th Asnuntuck Community college Enfield Ct auction has arguably become largest annual radio controlled aircraft activity held District Starting years ago modest club auction normal meeting hall Windsor Locks CT NCRCCs Auction rapidly outgrew hail re-located US Army Reserve Training Center gymnasium Enfield Within few years time facility outgrown move Asnuntuck College made auction has always unified club effort doors open early item inspection ample seating varied refreshment menu bidding starts promptly lOAM continues well afternoon hours have never NCRCCs Auction plan attending next year Its worth trip lot fun Dick Gilbert visiting Maine Model Expo talked Dick Gilbert has idea feels worth mentioning thought fasten rubber band handle tx bring around bottom loop over throttle stick prevents throttle being opened accidentally it retums idle position Slip band off just before tlo Try might like has Grumman F6F3 model controlled different manner electric powered tethered uses rudder offset contanl-line model elevator controlled radio As yet has flown Model Aviation ioneer Al Torres Manchester Ct three auctioneers Aerial shot shows runway stream runs through property Head chef Guy Beaudoin Enfield Ct charge gourmet delicacies Caf La Beaudoin~ runway shop building Brisk business popcorn machine day Part Ed Robbins farm Vermont Mount Washington background portion items auctioned 40 x 60 shop Club impound NCRCC Auction Note two area pit area foreground elevations tables Dick Gilbert F6F-3 Hellcat • mi I1 11 [s UIEI 1 — New Jersey/ New York Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Day 908 221-6899 Eve 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 decou @ idt net Dave Babcock445 Stookior Street Hightstown NJ 08520-4881 Roy Brown USAC ACCENT CMR 460 SOX 585 APO AC 09703 vinceJuilano 16 Shamrock Rd Rocky Pt New York NY 11778 Ray Juschkas 59 Livingstorr Street St Jewes NY 11788 James M Lewis PO 61 Ogdenborg NY 13889-0861 Bob McKay 109W Cdvar4 St volvo NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Soy 613 Cawlios NY 13031 Tom Murray 31 voorhees Drive Sevkivg Ridge NJ 07930 Marlene Nikodew 407 Willow Street Lockyo8 NY 14884 Bill Poyttiress 2 Henrlock Good Soogerties NY 12477 Adam sattier 41 Perry Aveove Laihew NY 12118-2433 Terry Terrenolre 101 Switirtield Dr Cediovil NY 13760-4329 Prequency Coordinator Ion sauler 53 Airpon Dr Oswegv County Airport Pollen NY 13069 315 598-6093 As visit web page regular basis know District II recently suffered loss yet another pioneer model aviation Vein Krehhiel boyhood passion flight led him become leading manufacturer World War model airplane kits passed away March 2 1998 Vein followed path included rubber-powered airplanes youth gasoline powered flight 1936 RC flying beginning 1950 Prior World War II kitted Challenger Master Subsequent retirement gravel business 1960 formed VK Model Aircraft Company wife company recognized worldwide leader production World War models Nieuport 17 Sopwith Camel Fokker Triplane Corben Super Ace noted quality attention detail . hallmarks Krehbiel manufacturing process Vein great competitor great friend model aviation enthusiasts will miss him Thanks Fran Ptaszkiewicz Marlene Nikodem supplying information about Vein attended two very worthwhile events during past month WRAM show always quite success particularly glad see quite contingent younger model enthusiasts crowd As always manufacturers representing aspects hobby good deal swapping display scale work incredible annual District meeting held usual President Dave Brown various AMA staff representatives bringing us up date happenings Muncie very pleasant task came way asked present Lou Scarlino Jerry Judge plaque commemorating 30 years WRAM show production attend show can thank Westchester Radio Aeroodelers untiring efforts bringing show us year after year Congratulations again Four youngsters stopped AMA booth collect some complimentary writing instruments President Dave Brown addressing District meeting following weekend pleasure addressing group modelers Syracuse Thunderbirds Aero Radio Society/Aero Radio Club Syracuse model airplane forum event brings lot talent together full day instruction education plain old jawboning about hobby year treated sessions such subjects covering pattern flying tools modeler radio maintenance ducted fans electric flight quarter scale modeling also able have district meeting bring folks up date happenings HQ AVP Terry Terrenoire leads discussion modeling tools Mike Gossen gestures way through some intricate pattern maneuvers District representatives abundance Left Right AVPs Dave Mathewson Jim Lewis VP Wes De Cou AVP Terry Terrenoire Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter lot good local publicity sport generated recently Timothy Chaya 13-year old member Somerset County NJ Broken Props 4-H club placed FIRST New Jersey State Science Olympiad Propeller Propulsion division Tim flying Peck Polymer Night-16 constructed himself During test flights competition Tim getting nothing straight-line flights little ingenuity form gum wrapper affixed left wing tip created just right amount turn result flight duration full 30 seconds ahead second place finisher Hearty congratulations district up-and-coming young competitor thy Chaya shows first-place medal winning airplane fellow 4-H members July1998 147 Aesociate vice Presidents U] 1111 [ EHIE 1 Urn Ohio Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Coort Coloorhus OH 43220-2008 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 0261 DeWiC Road Crass Loves WV 25313-1209 304 776-1408 Neisos Gould 1944 Idaho Street Alisorosari PA 18103-8519 610 797-6597 John Hathaway r02 Woodroere Orion New Stootor, PA 15672-9449 412 920-3266 Donaid Klopp 637 Haorllon Coart 1rappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-8129 Frank Nail 6042 Norwoll Orroc Daylso OH 45449 937 d35-9232 Matthew Turowski RR 93 Sos 294 Dogwood Drioe Draws PA 18222 717 622-0435 Joseph 5 Vislay 1381 Crashrook Orroc PO Baa 851 Macwee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Conic 1012 Wyowrog Aoesoe Pony Port PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Toledo Expo 44th Toledo Expo now history As usual Weak Signals put greatest RIC related trade show world special thanks extended continued effort hospitality Congratulations several Districts trophy winning modelers models display East Coast Hobby Show first year headquarters staff Academy present East Coast Hohby Show Philadelphia Model aviation well represented participating clubs within Delaware Valley Federation facets flying models display Pete Van Dore Jim Vanant provided number indoor rubber powered model demonstrations never failed attract crowd also brought along number egg carton gliders give out kids Bud Scott brought four models show A10 Warthog aircraft asked about crowd Jim Ryan Joe Koller Joe Youk Rick Schaeffer Fred Smith others Bucks County Radio Control Society answer questions Events like go long way expose people hobby interest goodwill generates benefits modelers everywhere Federation attempting acquire flying site within township park near Lower Makefield Pennsylvania site would advantage contact Secretary Pete Van Dore 215 635-0486 Incidentally club Philadelphia area member Federation please contact Pete details gentlemen attempting create future model aviation help Delaware Valley Federations model display CPAA Flea Market secret out CPAA Flea Market largest event its type United States year event grows tn size year over 10000 square feet additional floor space quickly consumed new tables Over 500 vendors provided modeling supplies everyone havent attended show next year . its certainly worth Nelson Gould Words cannot express sympathy Eastern Pennsylvania AVP Contest Coordinator Nelson Gould death parents during month March US Scale Masters Are interested seeing best scale models United States competition Ohio Radio Kontrol Society Columbus Ohio years host dates September 17-20 TORKS also active Heart Ohio Jet Scramble August 2023 events should everyones calendar . Contact AVP Mike Barbee details Meyers Balsa USA Stearman Terry Conley prepares Old-Timer Ed Havoy launches aircraft Dick Greenburg starts Playboy Senior Tom Mellas prepares Playboy 148 Model Aviation s Country Modelers Kevin Matney Toledo Ohio District III Modelers Action U] [ iU 1 bE Delaware District Columbia Maryland /North Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 252 441-5855 Fax 252 441-6554 cforeman @ modelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 410 969-9356 E-Mail bbabura@junocom Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757 421-4545 Office Phone 757431-6009 Fax 804 463-8411 E-Mail moultons@mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail flyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail vrcs38@aolcom Bliss Teague 625 5th Ave SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Home Phone 336 324-2164 Office Phone 336 733-9228 E-Mail blissteague@conninccom Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 Recently held AVP Meeting District IV AVPs AVP attended meeting got lot accomplished District IV clubs have now assigned individual AVP feel will give better contact what happening district within AMA AVPs will contacting clubs assigned area start developing District IV Leader Member club contact person What means club District IV will have Leader Member willing act contact passing information club through assigned AVP to AMA Leader Members will receive information about agenda items upcoming council meetings special things pending AMA procedure expect receive information back clubs what areas need improvement within AMA develop better faster communication link would like clubs District IV cooperate assigned AVP help get system place soon possible AVP Needed Lynchburg Area need AVP located Lynchburg area Virginia work Dick Smith Steve Moulton give us coverage better serve area Virginia volunteer position will require visiting AMA chartered clubs presentations help set up leader member program interested position send resume describing modeling AMA background address head column can also FAX E-Mail information Roanoke Valley Governors School familiar governors school let explain what Roanoke Valley Governors School math science technology provides unique learning environment motivated high school students basic curriculum requires student take challenging math science courses year plus elective student also required produce research project part elective Beginning year RVGS will offer aerodynamics elective aerodynamics elective will include academics basic concept aerodynamics research wing fuselage design meet set specifications provided instructor design construction wind tunnel testing designed model aircraft construction complete RIC model flight test design finally actual flight testing design student Working teams 3 4 students will create presentation RVGS forum science fair conducted year January teams will also produce complete written report project possible presentation Virginia Junior Academy Science Projects well often move regional national international science fair competition elective will thorough introduction study aerodynamics goal moving students pursue careers engineering experience successful RVGS will need some experienced help volunteers know about building flying RC aircraft school will provide materials equipment space elective will need some help through year assisting students constructing models learning fly Access suitable safe area fly aircraft especially important students will have ample opportunity learn fly computer simulator before try real thing RVCS welcomes support suggestions assistance instructor project Bill Saunders can reached 804-583-2116 during school day home 804-239-2207 evenings have questions please contact Bill Saunders Rowan Aero Modelers Society photo mall show January 10th Salisbury Mall Salisbury North Carolina Left right club members Nat Shepherd Jeff Daye checking out display Thirty five models displayed Star City Model Expo photo shows large crowd gigantic swap shop held Roanoke Virginia sponsored Roanoke Valley Radio Control Club Inc photo AMA District IV booth Star City Model Expo Tidewater Model Soaring Society Tidewater Model Soaring Society knows bring new year group photo shows gang gathered annual Hardy Souls Contest held January 1st year Thats month go flying take kid 1998 149 m F-I 11 Lst U 11 Je] 1 Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Puerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmegham AL 35205 Phone 205 322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 E-mail jemcveilll5junocum WEB-PAGEhttp/wscu5nel/-ama Aeaociate Vice Presidents Ron 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Pensacula FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihasz 2826 Arhor Place Knuxuille TN 37917 John G Cooper 4788 Cluister Cave Memphis TN 38118 James Alvis 5426 Meiwuad Orive iacksav MS 30211 Michael Gregory 305 Rackinunt Rd Greenville SC 29615 William T Haywood 4 Rabin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hensel 383 analwoud 1142 Meridiav MS 35305 Louise IzaS 296 Hrvtridge Way Winlerapriags FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Tlrarelee N Charlentan SC 25405 Chris Joiner Sue 4469 Culamhus GA 31504 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigenail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 PuehIn Pays Avaiston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrva GA 30082 Clifford Scholetield 4138 NW 33rd Place Gainesville FL 32606 Melvin Sires 781 Soardman Rd Aihev SC 25803 Frank Tiano 15300 Eslancia Lane Weal Palm Seach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gaivenville OA 30508 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Mancheoler TN 37358 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 eon 10397 Falardo Puerto Rica 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 163W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32146 Phone 904 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207 W Sandcreek Rd Snteryrion AL 36330 Phone 3341 347-4731 Surprise Mrs Dorothy Allison husband Walts Mr Mulligan model airplane met husband 2 weeks ago NATURE COAST RC Giant Scale Fun-Fly INGLIS Fl Walt confided drives truck comes home allowed see Model Aviation mag until get through reading decided surprise pic model plane get finished issue let Walt see good boy Fun-Fly Mr R Weaver CD model famous Benny Howard DGA-8 winner 1935 Bendix Race LA Cleveland success resulted formation Howard Aire Corp above Club President CD Ken Brown explaining rules everybody Everybody good time NATURE COAST Giant Scale affair wait Something amiss See snap above second day Spring Central Sunny Florida charming ladies bundled up like North Pole Meet Mrs Edith Starry Mary Ann Hawkins Betty Morrissette Marie Sether Its cold wind puffing along now have own WEB PAGE http//wwwscottnetbama am using WEB PAGE feature various clubs District herald upcoming FUN FLYS sanctioned otherwise sometimes clubs get Hqrs too late get magazine Also clubs want announce something special will DISTRICT V WEB SITE Mr Bill Manderson President important Selma Sky Raiders Club Selma Alabama asked AMA could suggest rules Radio Control Flyers Control Flyers Control-Line Flyers share same field harmoniously together asked Bill both groups same club said YES suggested President work out meetings pass own rules sharing field Actually paved unused airport members can work out way Im sure computer fans know AMA Hdqrs already has national WEB PAGE time year lot action Florida week after Inglis Giant Scale attended Ocala RC Pattern contest Contest Director listed mag Bob Erhardt Tragically Bob passed away after mag listing before contest Charlie Gordon CDed meet very capably talked Bobs surviving spouse phone waited til got lookie Meet Pat Erhardt center daughter Angela sons George & Herb grandchildren Maddie Ryan Heather What beautiful family am constrained quote John Donne John English Poet penned following 1631 lay dying am rushing Death Death rushing pleasures yesterday Contest Director avid modeler Bob Erhardt passed away look what else lost picture above besides model airplanes Before forget promised Ralph Jones Augusta Georgia E-MAIL would mention passing friend Robert Walker owner Augusta Hobby Shop 50 yrs avid flyer Robert left us March 2 Federal Aviation Admin Safety Inspector Billy Meadows Jacksonville Fla sent snap Coral Springs FL Sawgrass Pattern Classic sponsored CORAL SPRINGS CONDORS RC Club Kevin Proodian CD Pictured above L-R back Juan Romero Ken Martin Bruce Trimbel Ted Vanzyl Mark Mendonca Evan Chapkis Scott Smith Ron Ellis Steve Lively Brian Prieser Charlie Norris Jerry Gallager FRONT L-R Billy Meadows Paul Towkach CD Kevin Proodian Annette Proodian thanks nice picture Billy. David Atherton Spartanburg Sky Knights Club SC writesPer question 15 30 minute tape club meeting ideal show film after business session its 830 before starts After working day guys want get home thanks David David adds Send copy HOW AIRPLANES FLY got tt ALABASTER AL RC CLUB held its 4th annual CENTRAL ALA HELl FUN FLY 3-14/15 Meet important officials above Sec/Tress Terry Burks Bbam Heli Modelers CD David Harkey Safety Officer Glenn Sorrow Club Pres Jim Larkin Glenn & Jim personal friends going way back may admit Some RC Helicopter buffs today invest up $1000000 model Flyers came far away NY Texas Mich Ohio Helicopters later Model Aviation nois / Indiana / Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President AOAAAve Norndge IL 0565 I-a77 Associate Vice Presidents Illinois Deb & Scott Justice 1565 Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Undermood 32 Hollandbush Cl St Charles Mo 63304 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 123B Higgineville MO 64037 860 584-6284 Fax 660 584-6285 Webnlaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708531-9556 http//wwcsamiitedu/amadist6/indexhtm Has Club started youth program have about letting rest us know about What doing working What problems did have An article couple pictures needed Let club featured column AVP Kenny Kern shows off greatlooking Lanzo Bomber Power comes 08 48 four-stroke Kenny also contact person SAM chapter 112 address can found top column ORLAND PARK IL Club #263 Palos RC Flying Club larger clubs district holds contests fun flys fly almost everything has wings Leroy Marcheschi newsletter editor sent following pictures three gatherings First have pylon racing held May 18 1997 Next have some RC Combat next day May 19 Note weather must have changed lots jackets now quiet ones sailplane meet 3rd August NEW HAVEN KY Club #3602 Flying Colors Hardin County took skies January 1 1998 100PM skies clear very windy Rick Diaz club president flew Super Hots joined Bob Clagetts Astro Hog Bill Rademachers Tiger II Some snow still ground aircraft used wheels lieu skis also hand launch frozen fingers Also attendance club members Mark Vance Joe Spalding several out-of-town guests volunteered assist Pictures other information can found clubs web page http/wwwbbtelcom/bnradlhcfchtml field 100 PM before flights started whole gang poses after flying Rick Diaz president second right Pictures information Bill Rademacher club secretary GEORGETOWN IN Club #3465 Skyliners Model Airplane Club held eighth annual swap meet last January Mike Starrett sent pictures information says successful Club members contributed time construct finish two complete airplanes Sig Kobra & Sig Fazer raffle first photo shows Best Raffle Ticket Seller East Mississippi Jim Tungate hawking raffle tickets have Bill Stewart left winner Kobra president Byron Baker next photo shows PAMPA Hall Fame inductee Lew McFarland making someone offer couldnt refuse July1998 151 / Minnesota Joe Campopiano 3709 SW 4th St Des Moines IA 50315 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Troy MI 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Drive Madison WI 53705 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindstrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 became AVP found out AMA just insurance Now have honored VP status have attended first Exec Council meeting VP orientation found out people have work very hard make AMA operate well does Come meeting sometime find out yourself topic discussion keeps coming up insurance Afier spending about hour Carl Maroney during orientation can promise butt well protected last Flying season careful know little rusty reason have pay closer attention what doing especially safety rules So much preaching thefirn Lots events already scheduled throughout district get copies club newsletters around district contain listings flying events anyone wants information about events give call course best source larger sanctioned events Model Aviation subject flying CDs please dont foget send photos etc monthly column Pictures taken during Waterloo Blackhawks February swap meet submitted club president Dick Groth appears have well attended two photos taken Des Moines Modelairs March 15 1998 swap meet gentleman top photo new Dist VII AVP Joe Campopiano picture Flying Electrons new pavilion taken during Charity Fly-In Thanks Dennis Van Lare Aerial photography Ottumwa RC Flyers club member Ron Beasley Pretty good picture considering taken radio controlled plane Talk about project Minneapolis Piston Poppers constructed 55 /2A control line trainers given away local hobby shops materials donated dealers Sig Manufacturing little boy Derak Lange little buddy Robert Cheney submitted photos Before forget FAX number 319 766-4038 Until next time remember land keep wheels bottom Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents w Associate Vice Presidents Arkansas / Louisiana / New Mexico / Oklahoma / Texas Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817 599-7131 E-mail sfrank6g@airmailnet http//wwwama-diat-8org verified proof PR coverage official 1998 applications submission result could $200 award qualified television coverage $100 award magazine newspaper radio coverage $500 per year maximum club store may receive information about program club can qualify award please write RCHTA 560 Bonner Rd Wauconda IL 60084 George Aldrich 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 210 656-2021 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126-1/x SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 DalIsa TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 4611 Gooch Dr Little Rock AR 72212 501 868-2604 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 Gene Kent 2811 Cork Cove San Antonio TX 78230 210 308-8043 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 public relations department will summarize paraphrase several requests Ive lately club ahout have major event/gathering would like have AMA send public relations team club show support modeling locally really get out public relations in-house public relations department AMA portion programs department run Mr Jay Mealy has two additional staff persons assist him possibility department directly sending staff assist local club 240 clubs within district2400 clubs nationally severely limited Yet within ways possible will assist modeling PR programs publications ideas Karen Hopkins [817] 467-9211 Dist VIII display coordinator has years experience supporting local clubs public relations program Please contact gladly assists members clubs Karen reports woefully few mall shows displays held within Dist VIII doesnt club have Radio Control Hobby Trade Association RCHTAJ once again sponsoring Media Awards Program Funding $100000 year qualify program chartered club hobby shop would sponsor event During travels throughout District VIII have observed beginners want-to-be modelers visiting flying sites hobby stores exists attitude welcome let us help Rather attitude its too difficult expensive you must genius New modelers expanded Flying Fun & Fellowship results So attitude check AMAs aeromodeling public relations department surrounds times What words demeanor convey public Welcome would like share experience modeling glad Come join fun excitement flying model aircraft best way keep up modeling activity Dist VIII consulting district Web site wwwAMA-Dist-8org Activities programs events gatherings showcased information updated regularly Directories charter clubs contest calendar flying non-flying events licensing station hobby stores general aeromodeling action within Texas New Mexico Oklahoma Arkansas Louisiana may found wwwAMA-Dist-8org Members models As have stated several times year what see column what get AVP Mr Marlin McGee has submitted following photos action within state Oklahoma gathering Prague Oklahoma would like see event club special-interest within modeling showcased Mr McGee has done please snap some photos caption along few notes about event Send Dr Sandy Frank 105 North Brazos St Weatherford Texas 76086 ek assistance input Let know what right let know what needs improved within AMA Also please let know what additional services would like see AMA provide Flying Fun & Fellowship Sandy Frank 1998 153 Chuck Henry Stinson Jim Long Ole Kodger Ron Sonheim Japanese Zero Kevin Sanders Stinger Jim Gray OKC Torks Dan Bierly OKO Kansas Nebraska / / / Wyoming iiuss Miller Vice President P0805128 Soles NO 58570 Days 701 445-3332 Evenings 701 220-3180 Fas 701 445-3323 rmiller335@aolcom Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Tray Lapp 1609 Main St Williston ND 58801 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 months column will excerpts newsletters have received during past few months correct assume shortage articles coming club rest clubs district some articles thought would interest rest district Tail Spinner Longmont Aircraft Modelers Association Article Safety Steve Safety Guy Preparation Common Sense Common Courtesy ability learn mistakes What preparation means keep equipment good condition Common sense ability see potential problem before becomes problem Common courtesy nothing communication Always letting other people know what doing ability lean mistakes what has made human race top food chain tried get seven flights out plane seven servos 500 milamp rx pack plane did come back Most accidents can prevented Look potential danger Think before act get hurry communicate Great material Steve need practice safety time fields thoughts can apply facets day lives well Spoiler Journal Pike s Peak Soaring Society Article president Joel Zellmer article tells club activity includes flying electric airplanes neat idea night flying tells got dark Saturday night number people flying new nighttime illumination system system called night-ops planes strips lights along fuselage along both upper lower surface wings planes very clearly visible system drives electroluminescent lights AC generated some circuitry 9v battery looks like big improvement over light stick approach info contact Timothy Cone tcone@lightspeednet Eagles Edition Denver RC Eagles Congratulations list new members March 18th include Steve Minturn John Weber John Japernoux Bob Toll Dick Dudgeon note membership clubs need promote hobby much possible size membership district nine always question national level small district need show can increase membership need concentrated effort parts got some new members district nine Congratulations clubs doing share recruiting Keep up good work realize clubs trying gain new members regular basis just get soap box few thoughts own As read monthly news letters numerous mentions use flight instructor programs training night fields Clanking Armor Lincoln Sky Nights RIC Club Meeting notes Under new business motion made Bill Davis seconded Neal Rohrke buy well-equipped First Aid Kit Motion passed Great Idea Jack Seibert Helen Rohrke donated $2500 cost new kit Provisions also put place keep first aid supplies up date replenished needed congratulations club clubs have field first aid kit hand Great idea have done good example follow Hats off Sky Nights concerns first aid Hawk Talk Oniahawk RIC Inc Welcome new members results Winter Festival Welcome newest Omahawk members hope will enjoy new adventure David AndersonDavid Chait Erik ConradJack Crompton Michael DelichKip Dirkschneider Mike DelichDennis Lowther Todd OssEugene PaceDavid Pares Curtis ReiterDarrin Schwery Bobby SuggsRichard Trentman looks like two weeks day early Winterfest year twelve-inch snowfall forty-mile-anhour breeze exactly what always hope doubt ________________________________________________________ could have made gate let alone runway However someone flown would have taken marbles The/only problem scenario restaurant would have closed would no give lucky winner money fact February 21st almost spring like calm sunny Kim Grill recreational therapist practicing St Joseph Hospital served years Omahawk Queen also graciously presented awards dinner party followed Venice Inn Jake Peck directors youngest son Kims escort Fifteen eighteen registered pilots flew happy divide pot $230 Stephen Peck Model Aviation izona / California Guam Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail nchh@primenetcom http//wwwama-1 Ocom/ama Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Don Goeschl Lancaster California 805 940-6066 Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa California 707 525-8815 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah 801 752-3639 Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California 408 463-0907 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702 656-1772 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy Marez Santa Ana California 714 540-4935 Isee last months column additional AVPs Coordinators Flying Site Assistance. has said Without flying sites dont have hobby Though statement profound seemingly self-evident does seem driving factor setting goals objectives Academy Model Aeronautics responsibility acquiring maintaining retaining flying sites has left charter clubs handful individuals interest ingenuity persistence seek out suitable sites strive access modeling use certainly appropriate focal point effort however what AMAs role Spring 1996 voted develop Eying Site Assistance element within headquarters operation augment existing program currently commingled AMAs Special Programs Public Relations activities has taken two years Councils guidance come fruition hopefully time column published program coordinator will hired function Once hired hoped Eying Site Assistance Coordinator will quickly come up speed will begin see increased activity endeavor Though reasonable expect individual will actively locating acquiring new flying sites what will andlor should role national organization addressing flying site issue see three primary objectives national Eying Site Assistance Program development governmental relations public acceptance aeromodeling recognized legitimate viable recreational activity adults families children 2 development tools logistical resources used local clubs individuals efforts gain access public private properties aeromodeling use partnering mentoring efforts 3 acquisition distribution fiscal resources necessary assist acquisition development retention flying sites believe three elements absolutely essential viable successful Eying Site Assistance Program next few columns will go detail element program will offer some suggestions can fund what times viewed monumental funding issue Till next time . Keepem safe Keepem flyn 1998 155 Associate Vice Presidents SEFSD President Wayne Walker presides Guest speakers 1998 CUFMAC overtheeveningsfestivitiesatthe February Banquet George Heaven Jennifer13-15 San Diego Midwinter Electric Fly-in Though Saturdays flying hampered LaFayette George designer andsomewhat weather banquet held builder worlds largest rubber poweredat San Diego Aerospace Museum aircraft Rubber Bandit soon bewarm friendly huge success first manned rubber powered aircraftsun made another appearance Sunday Both George Jennifer full-scale pilotsgiving everyone chance fly Jennifer plans make first femalebefore close weekend piloted rubber powered flight Contest Director Tim Edwards 1 pulls double duty signs up raffle entries coordinates Second Annual Phoenix RC Helicopter Fun-Fly flown grassy grounds Schnepf Farms Queen Creek Arizona Members Board Western States Modelers Association join LVRC President Lee Von Der Hey LVRC Las Vegas Propnuts RC Club support Expo 98 District X Fly-in Breakfast left right Don Goeschl President Tony Plebanek Treasurer Dave Pinjuv Board Member Lee Al Williamson Secretary five bladed MD BoeinglBell 500 dozens scale RC rotorcraft among nearly two hundred helicopters flown Second Annual Phoenix RC Helicopter Fun Fly Bob Beecroft R receives CUFFMACs Pilot Year award Awards Chairman Bill Kuykendall 1998 California United Free Flighters annual banquet held Sunday March 15 CUFFMAC President Daniel Heinrich L looks Members Silent Electric Flyers San Diego gather History Model Aviation exhibit San Diego Aerospace Museum listen AMA Hall Famer Bob Bouchers presentation recorder setting electric powered RPV project Alaska Idaho / Montana Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 9721 3-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouner WA 88684 Reeves Lippincott 4400 Gray Wolf Dr Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97801 Richard Snaer 781 Lillnoet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 First some important events deserve early attention attend Montpelier Idaho Fun Fly June 67 Contact Don Toomer 208-847-2211 Its nice place fun event Fred Hostetler OMAS called say would Model Aircraft RIC U/C both flown shown Rose Festival Air Show June 12-14 important first event will showcase model aviation very large audience deserves support Since Farragut Flyers dropped Scalemasters event June theyve decided hold Airplane Fly-In Farragut State Park June 27-28 wont intensity still best places world fly model airplanes still friendly group theyve always Gary Norton newsletter editor Sky Knights sent following report photos anonymous Lendhardts Airpark Hubbard Oregon site largest US Scale Masters Qualifiers Evergreen Scale Rally sponsored Portland Sky Knights Contest Director Earl Aune got three day event underway static judging Friday August 1st Proctor Enterprises followed hanger party contestants Forty pilots Oregon Washington Idaho California far away New Zealand registered competition brought models 19 civilian 15 WWI 6 WWII aircraft Que Quigley Boise Idaho Ford Flivver Top static score went Randy Hansen Astoria OR super detailed Cessna A-188 AgWagon G-62 powered 123-inch wingspan airplane built plans New Zealand features working crop dusting spraying equipment Pilots Choice award went Gary Parker Santa Rosa CA Albatross DVa Proctor kit covered Coverite powered Enya VT240 Randy Hansens Cessna AgWagon Saturday August 2nd weather excellent light breeze low 80 degree temperatures Four flight lines used flying rounds Mike Brewer Astoria OR CD Earl Aune confers contestantlovely Aeronca LC lunch break everyone treated spectacular display helicopter flying Doug Adams Corvallis OR change pace Jerry Holcomb demonstrated model auto gyros cap off break full size 1930 Fleet bipe subject Gary Reisdorfs Fleet bipe landed display photos comparison Garys model end Saturday three rounds completed flight scores too close predict winner day concluded Bar-B-Cue Proctor Enterprises pilots families friends drawing prizes furnished generous sponsors held pilots four piece band livened rest evening Sunday August 3rd weather again excellent Flying two rounds allowed pilot select best three out five rounds Sunday noon entertainment included fine helicopter aerobatics John Hubbard Salem OR IMAC maneuvers demonstration Dennis Welty Boring OR Final scores tallied utilizing data base written Earl Jose Aune provided final results within minutes final contestants flight Expert class photo finish Randy Hansen capturing first place flying Cessna AgWagon Eugene Job Santa Rosa California flew beautiful Hawker Sea Fury MKII second place point spread between first second place mere 091 points Gary Parker finished third Albatross DVa Team Scale Dick Heininge Aurora Oregon placed first Proctor prototype model Fokker D VII Joe Topper controls Jerry Turrentine Oregon City Oregon took second place Nieuport 28 pilot Gary Parker Sportsman class David Pippen Albany California took top spot flying Tiger Moth Dennis Hepburn Royal Oak Auckland New Zealand second flying Nieuport 28 IC Jim Weaver Portland Oregon finished third flying Piper PA 12 Super Cruiser Thanks Gary very nice report important growing event humble apology order Bruce Harlow Ellensburg WA April 98 issue some other person unfortunately misidentified owner 150-inch Jenny Bruce recently wrote club members have enjoyed mild winter lots flying Bruces club Great American R/C Air Show AMA Club p3833 IMAA Chapter #645 will having 2nd Annual Big Bird Fly-In 5-6 ept said theres plenty room RVs Contact Bruce 509-962-6396 156 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