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Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 View HQ See Page 184 Executive Council Meeting Highlights following motions made June 15 1998 Executive Council Meeting Muncie Indiana til es MOTION moved R Hanson X seconded W De Cou II AMA Executive Council approve grant 1998 Flying Site Assistance Fund amount $10000 Cal Poly Foundation support development Educational Flight Range MOTION passed 10 yes II III IV V VI X XI EVP NAA 2 no VIII IX MOTION II moved E MeCollough XI seconded C Foreman IV accept advance Scholarship Committees recommendation MOTION passed 11 yes II III IV V VI IX X XI EVP NAA 1 no VIII MOTION III moved S Frank VIII amend MOTION II include grant tacit approval subject ratification President EVP no second motion amend 4 MOTION IV moved R Hanson X seconded E MeCollough XI AMA Executive Council consider est additional funding submitted Save Mile-Square Park Committee approve additional $5000 support endorse effort MOTION passed unanimously MOTION V moved S Frank VIII seconded C Foreman IV Move resolve limit listing Model Aviation specific restrictions entry events both flying non-flying recognized sub categories within AMA ie Chartered Clubs AMA recognized regional organizations fully recognized AMA SIGs AMA Districts geographical areas MOTION passed unanimously October1998 149 Wi ti EC Meeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 741-0057 $10 minimum credit card orders EMLW LAcr AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth Dont believe everything see print problems doing research historical matters times what has published past correct know Well theres no guaranteed assurance accuracy although can usually take granted some types published material probably correct Typically list competition results placed what contest can relied although errors sometimes happen errors seem occur however published recollections some event years ago Its amazing often memories fall us trying recall details what happened etc someone attempting write history best protection against inaccuracy seems to get several accounts item theres good agreement between accounts chances reasonable accuracy probable case something written right after event likely accurate writing done years later What brings thoughts happens August 1998 Eagles Legacy article yours truly major error obvious now can attribute old age creeping senility comes wrote something hindsight now tells cant count memory alone anymore What said Good brothers won first Nationals Radio Control event 1936 Actually Chet Lanzo first Nats Radio Control event winner 1937 Good Brothers Walt & Bill won Nats RC event 1938 1939 1949 memory tells Good Brothers flew RC successfully 1936 though Nats year firmly connected Good brothers Whatever case know now trust memory too much especially regard anything published historical vein An old friend Mike Granieri caught Hes person memory can usually count set record straight about wrong information regarding aeromodeling history Mike also getting years doesnt rely memoryhe usually has documentation back up what says can name other people check case controversial historical discussion Mike pioneers hope honor Eagles II banquet Sept 12 Muncie year along dozens other deserving old-timers missed getting 1996 Eagles event due last-minute health problem though continues have medical miseries hopes somehow manage travel years event Likewise another friend having share aches pains hopes Eagles II Frank Tlush model engine manufacturing fame 1936 Texaco Trophy winner original model AMA Museum hopes able Muncie event September Walt Good too among planning comea family wedding 1996 prevented him being Eagles wife Joyce have 1998 event travel schedule Another pair great pioneers also planaing come health permitting both 83 thinking young active modelers Bob Cahill brother late Jim Cahill couldnt make 1996 event planning bring Don Bumbam former president Westinghouse Electric company Don has famous model own AMA Museumits rubberpowered model flown White House grounds Herbert Hoover president years Eagles event will also feature Hall Fame presentations 1998 winners Most will inducted year expected receive Hall Fame plaques Sept 12 banquet Muncie As written hadnt heard new Hall Famers several already indicated intent Eagles II Bob Aberle Art Schroeder George Steiner Frank Pannenter Jack Albrecht Maxey Hester Joe Koval Bill Netzeband Now magical September 11-12 weekend Eagles II very close seems obvious will another grand reunion manner Eagles Its too late part celebration AMA Headquarters still has information packages send request members friends invited come 150 Model Aviation JiEeIUF#jfeJip Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Well AMA Grand Event 1998 now record books piece recorded history say years event exercise patience tenacity would understatement fact didnt have monsoon year real plus What did have winds strong enough Friday evening during setup collapse 350-foot exhibitors tent shortly after midnight automobile accident non-AMA member along main road front AMA caused complete electrical power outage until late Saturday afternoon phones did come back line until Thursday Grand Event resounding success Make Take sections ran out kites AMA Delta Darts rockets Control Line models just after noon Sunday continuous line Radio Control training area 4 trainers buddy boxes continually air Control Line training circle stayed busy weekend well RC car area also line right up event closing Boys girls ages kept parents tow traveled area another learning about different segments modeling Saturday evening open general AMA membership meeting held under dining tent AMAs President Dave Brown gave report recent events happening within organization opened up discussion questions members Afterwards buffet dinner available AMA members also under dining tent nearly everyones perspective 1998 Grand Event very successful event missed year sure put calendar 1999 past month received letter short video Joe Di Prima newsletter editor Meroke Radio Control Club Franklin Square New York letter Joe discusses clubs participation Liberty Partnership Program funded state New York program designed Middle School children performing well school considered risk September 1996 Joe contacted director program offered class model building knowing whether kids would interested members Meroke Radio Control Club began bringing several models talking kids answering questions concerning models Next came Delta Dart building program increased interest brought about building 3 Great Planes PT-40s June 1997 PT-40 completed ready fly approximately 20 youngsters involved time program deemed success continued again 1997-98 school year time two PT-40s completed flown successfully Plans coming school year have expanded forming modeling clubs two Middle Schools As Alice Branch Program Director says modeling classes teach students teamwork cooperation interpersonal skills basics learning ultimate goal program teaching success through long term projects What students have learned literally what about what can accomplish just high can fly As youngster says video awesome made volunteers benefit comes interacting youngsters giving ones self sharing gaining extended family additional information concerning Liberty Partnership Program Joe De Prima may contacted 516 292-0247 Alice Branch maybe reached 516 463-6567 latter part June attended Technology Student Association TSA National Convention held year Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Charlie Bauer worked AMAs Education Booth handing out informational packets students educators Monday Tuesday Charlie assisted Tom Sanders Midwest Products timing Indoor Hand-Launched Glider flying competition high school level Midwest Products sponsor event annually commended involvement state national level As usual seems leamed the event watch young men women design build learn fly Hand-Launched Gliders several instances first experience designing flying type model airplane watched timed flights barely measured fractions second over 15 seconds winner years high school level competition repeated first-place finish last year over hundred students competing easy task fact winner just made through eliminations top ten anyone thinks todays youth take things seriously should attend just educational events Next years TSA National Convention scheduled held mid-June Tulsa Okiahoma Within modeling industry manufacturers take active part fostering education immediately comes mind Midwest Products Inc located Hobart Indiana major player modeling industry Midwest also major contributor both time assets field education Midwests Education Director Tom Sanders spark plug providing emphasis guidance events such ISA recently completed Science Olympiad man vision allows Tom latitude make such programs successful Frank Gareher President Midwest Products accompanying photo taken during AMAs Grand Event shows two gentlemen Tom hat discussing weather Frank Garcher Tom Sanders Midwest Products closing months column would like pass congratulations Lake Orion Middle School located Lake Orion Michigan Lake Orion Middle School Model Club being latest recipient AMA Youth Education Stipend YES Grant foresight enthusiasm Associate Principal Michael Stanek strong support Principal David Beiter through guidance Mr Harold Reuter program has excellent future ahead Below couple photos Harold sent show enthusiasm levels necessary make program such work October 1998 151 Til next month Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 al Office 919 787-7454 month am presenting Statement Financial Position presented us auditor statement presented comparative form might see numbers year ago cash position increased $728930 investment have insurance requirements investment money future expansions etc increased $399003 property equipment increased during year amount $161345 primarily investments computers software furniture fixtures office building Under Liabilities Net Assets section important items deferred membership December 31 1997 people money will assist running AMA 1998 deferred membership revenue item bold print represents people paid year advance 1999 dues bottom page will see total net assets increased $911983 have interest explanation some captions will beneficial items follows Prepaid Expenses item represents Nats supplies operating supplies office hand December 31 1997 Mortgage Note Receivable item represents principle amount due sale Reston property Accrued Expenses item appears under Current Liabilities section represents property tax owed end year Site Development account consists donations AMA used Muncie property Other Programs account record contributions made specific programs AMA primarily consists museum patrons donations have other questions about statement will happy discuss little thought today should apply appropriate Tis better appear fool open ones mouth remove doubt Until later . ENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable Current maturities mortgage payable capital lease obligations Accrued expenses Competition funds escrow Deferred membership revenue Total Current Liabilities DEFERRED MEMBERSHIP REVENUE 4050880.A&iQ85 311 121 LONG-TERM LIABILITIES Mortgage payable net current maturities Obligations under capital lease net current maturities 182397 741985793242 10025248343 842237 841585 Total Liabilities NET ASSETS Unrestricted net assets Unrestricted net assets available operations Designated Executive Council contingencies Temporarily restricted net assets Site development Scholarships awards Other programs Total Net Assets 35539752605757 39400003940000 74939756545757 30952 35668 50974 117594 48069 43305 62555 153929 76115696699686 $ 12815807 $ 11734553 152 Model Aviation ILITIES AND NET ASSETS 1997 $30003 1996 $87014 78200 41850 49992 3753829 76390 44289 47968 3852230 5204238 5034867 THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION DECEMBER 31 1997 AND 1996 ASSETS 1997 CURRENT ASSETS Cash cash equivalents Receivables Inventory cost Prepaid insurance Prepaid membership costs Prepaid expenses Prepaid taxes $ 3308262 191404 149240 120570 253145 21495 1996 $ 2579332 169298 159828 142983 188646 20439 Total Current Assets INVESTMENTS PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Land improvements Buildings improvements Computers software Museum contents library Furniture equipment Vehicles Total Cost Less accumulated depreciation 4044116 2913381 2746496 2422934 984628 175873 753486 110672 7194089 1603008 jiQi ~i478 2713496 2409635 916615 175873 718183 7032744 5591081 OTHER ASSETS Mortgage note receivable Life memberships receivable 247829 19400 267229 249840 2QQQ 2Zi40 MUSEUM COLLECTION $ 12815807 $ 11734553 October 1998 153 Connecticut / Maine / Massachuaetts / New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1 828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuff 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 30 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 RHODE ISLAND AVP appears may need AVP Rhode Island area anyone interested give call will discuss job specifications pay GRAND EVENT 19981 would like write bit about event expect will considerable coverage other parts magazine As know weather parts country has very good year Indiana has no exception have heavy rains thunderstorms Friday 12th storm winds strong enough blow exhibition tent down about 100 feet x 300 feet modelers present managed protect items inside placing campers RVs also helped put up tent again although now about 100 feet shorter enough about 2AM Saturday morning automobile struck utility pole front AMA HQs damaging about 400 feet underground cable electricity off until about 4PM Saturday phone service restored until Thursday good start However weather cleared good day Saturday except quite windy Sunday weather good fairly good attendance Saturday Sunday fewer people As far know activities successful except too windy Saturday fly control-line models built children done Sunday would like thank everyone helped make event successful AMA staff donated time days support exhibitors help make events possible next time hear someone complaining about AMA remind events such activities free open public nearly unlimited flying including flights buddy box system Mealy doing walk around prior Mike McConnville demonstrating theYoung Eagles flight Jay another pilot Midwest aircraft powered Moki 18 atwere giving rides Sunday afternoon the Sunday showReese Airport joins AMA property 154 Model Aviation bition tent after re installed supposed have 100 feet longer environmentally correct way travel aircraft support equipment trailer Mike McConnville Steve Helms Futaba booth Preparing first flight controlline model about boys first attempt successful portion Ace booth Youngsters waiting try RIC car driving buddy box sign up area appeared always people eager try pond near entrance AMA facility several sailboats some scale boats such model riverboat models flew Sundays Airshow understand flew very well • IF-i 11 [ Uijji4Jj 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@idtnet Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstomn NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFOENT CMR 460 sax ses APO AR 00703 Ray Juschkas 69 Livingston atreet St James NY 11780 James M Lewis PO 61 Ogdenburg NY 13669-0061 Bob McKay 109W Edward St Iselan NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Sos 613 Camillus NY 13031 Tow Murray 31 voorhees Once Ranking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodem 407 Wiltow Street Lockyort NY 14004 Bitt Poythreas 2 Hemlock Cnurt Saugerties NY 13477 Adam Battler 41 Perry Anense Latham NY 12110-2433 Tarry Tarranolra 101 Ornithtiald Endicon NY 13760-4329 Frequency Coordinator Los Baster 53 Airport Onmago County Airport Fulton NY 13069 3181 egg-8583 youve got plans trip out district year could very worthwhile call ahead try hook up some modelers along way Ive just finished month June traveled Muncie once Iowa City IA twice Evansville IN St Louis MO side trips location able find fellow modelers manufacturers very willing spend time talking about interests sport model aviation stop resulted invitation come fly local field attending EC meeting took advantage fact Grand Event underway main display tent jammed manufacturers flight line busy dawn until dusk Happily can report few other District II pilots getting time line during event got first taste electric flying using Dymond Crazee Electric will part permanent flying routine. Grand Event ran Jim Graham president Indianapolis Aero Club largest full-scale clubs country . second cousin full-scale pilot thoroughly impressed detail capabilities models saw Later month traveled Iowa City see daughter Amy receive Masters Degree Speech Pathology Montezuma Iowa just short ride school off went Sig Manufacturing located Montezuma welcomes modelers Harold Hester gave us cooks tour facility Hazel made sure didnt leave getting questions answered tour well worth time youre 1-80 area have hour spare saw virtually everything Sig manufactures being manufactured particular interest laser cutting machine Sure beats razor After tour Hazel sent us down road visit Maxey Hester busy building yet another Spacewalker gracious enough pull planes out hangar review its features son Mike family friend Steve Howard Mike De Cou Steve Howard get Spacewalker review Maxey Hester end month occasion go Evansville Indiana help Amy get settled summer digs host mentioned friend involved model aviation Well friends husband happened president local Evansville RC club telephone call later way meet Buford Lundy Heres what happened . believe trying meet modeler wherever go Buford Evansville police officer hes flying models us meet him easily accessible gas station mentioned particular club member hed like us meet Off went about meet Bill Kleinhaus AIVIA 101 Just about first general public AIVIA number issued Bill very active Scale modeler has great display NAA/AIvIA cards year since 1938 showed certificate proclaiming him Life Member #29 Gas Model Pioneers . certificate signed Charles Hampson Grant Bill Kleinhaus AMA 101 Buford Lundy Bills shop After enjoyable visit Bill Buford took us new ERCMAC club field field under construction concrete runway shelters taxiways etc taking shape history field something might put separate article short version saw survey stakes around present field bad omen started literally knocking doors found new site going flying before being chased old field did have few days home during month used visit Central Jersey RC Club annual fashion show Delta Dart fly CJRCC members experts Dart construction evidenced number flights 30-40 second range After flying event held gymnasium present asked vote choices aircraft entered fashion show winners pictured Mike Graham Henry Morgan Tom Murray Richie Blatt Tony Zampella ers Mike Graham Henry Morgan Tom Murray Richie Blatt Tony Zampella October1998 155 Associate vice Presidents Jim Graham President Indianapolis Aero Club checks details nifty fifty-one U] ki iI [UIIE 11 [e] bE Ohio / Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee eaei Calgary CooS Colorrrbas OH 43229-2a56 614 691-1643 David H Ellis 6261 DeWia Road Cross Loves WV 25313-1209 3a4 776-1406 Nelson Gould 1944 Idaho Street AIIeotoon PA 16103-8919 615 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodorere Drive Nes Otanton PA 15672-9449 1412 925-3266 Donald Ktopp 637 Haroilso CooS Trappo PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Null 6042 Norwell Dioe Dayton OH 46449 937 435-9232 Matthew Turowuki RR03 600294 Dogroood Drive Droros PA 16222 717 622-0435 Joseph S Vlstay 1391 Croobrook Drivo PO 600 601 Moursee OH 43537-3562 Frequency Coordinator John Coifte 1012 Wyorrrrog Aveoso PoSy PoS PA 19704 Phove 717 2676970 DISTRICT III WEB PAGE District III now has its own official web page http/clubin-touchnetlclubs/AMADistrictIIJ /Defaulthtm Randy Charles manager page goal serve YOU welcome suggestions may have content size graphicsr whatever desire provide place exchange ideas news Please provide comment rcharles@ln touch net THE TAILSPINNERS Recently received following letter Roland Osborne Pataskala Ohio Tailspinners Reynoldsburg Ohio has existence since early 1980r5 founded small group Racers enjoyed getting together sharing talents expressing general willingness show teach other joys building flying RC model planes Over period time Club has lost number members help build maintain simple positive philosophy Though members may never receive recognition given big leagues gave themselves help promote perpetuate great hobby very reason Tailspinners RC Club wishes send $100 donation AMA Museum memory members listed below Jim Ingram Delbart MeKean Norm Hupp Elmer Tamanini John White John Ogershok Jim Harrison Ed Hanford Robert Klose Paul Krenelka Ralph Smith Bob Snider club will continue send donation manner end year have passed away during year hope have started something positive good cause other clubs might follow Thank Tailspinners generosity will appreciated TORKS Bill Murray President Ohio Radio Kontrol Society recently asked hadnt seen anything about club column reason no provided us anything TORKS hold several events year Most noted Heart Ohio Jet Scramble US Scale Masters Championship Another event float fly Lake Meekins lake private lake owned Gordon Meekins TORKS members Much fun Terry Nitsch checks out Dave Pickenpaughs North Star George Reverman prepares Gordon Meekins Otter flight MURRYSVILLE AREA RIC SOCIETY MARCS very active year picture below shot Field Day flight line front new flight shack airfield owned Dennis Downes hangars fullscale Super Cub property has two home-builts under construction support construction expertise considerable generousity flight shack built Labor members shack concrete block has wood stove electric generator large porch great retreat sunny days lane foreground scratch built Grumman American Cougar joint effort Brian Beskitt Ken Fabrizi club also gave two public demonstrations photo below static display provided request Saltsburg Pennsylvania Post Office About 40 planes represented Spacewalker foreground powered OS 300 twin built Orville Shaulis Behind giant-scale Laser 200 its owner Dave Manchester KRC ELECTRIC FLY worlds greatest electric fly-in hosted Keystone Radio Control Club will held September 18-20 certainly worth trip Allentown Pennsylvania have interest electric flying Up date information event can obtained KRC website http/wwwKRCorg Additional information can also obtained Durell Leister 116 Falcon Way Plymouth Meeting PA 19462 phone 610 825-7758 Model Aviation s efforts first photo shows transmitter impound area 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 Randy Elliott 103 Virginia Court Pulaski VA 24301 Home Phone 540 980-8461 Office Phone 540 994-2316 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757 421-4545 Office Phone 757 431-6009 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 tlyrrs@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 NEW AVP FOR VIRGINIA would like AMA District IV welcome Randy Elliott Pulaski Va AVP western area Virginia Randy started modeling around 1970 father bought him first Control Line 1990 started flying RC has also flown full-scale aircraft Randy member Pulaski County Flying Aces Contest Director active introductory pilot program club Randy will have approx 16 clubs will work western section Va will sending letter clubs near future NEWPORT NEWS PARK RADIO CONTROL CLUB Newport News Park Radio Control Club located Newport News Va annual Founders Day Event June 27th 1998 invited attend AMA chartered club has working Parks Recreation Dept together have come up very good flying site Newport News area Virginia has lot hard work clubs behalf lot support help understanding local government supported photo pit area runway notice kids lined up use buddy box system far end pit area club members young lady buddy box fellow background video camera Mike Munday clubs program director photo plane being flown buddy box plane buddy box system donated club York County Sheriffs Dept part DARE Program Drug Awareness Resistance Education last photo two individuals working together local Government officials made flying site reality right club president Joe Adam Joe second command York County Sheriffs Dept also heads up DARE program center Park Ranger Jon Gamache Jon has worked very hard help club fulfill dream flying site other gentlemans name did get apologize think club members club doing good job promoting hobby working kids developing good relations local government officials Newport News area interested making contact club can call Bill Howard club membership rep 887-9462 would like say thanks Alice Carl Munday members club hospitality NEW BERN AEROMODELERS New Bern Aeromodelers held mall show May 2nd 1998 Twin Rivers Mall New Bern NC club hoping build up membership showing public what modeling about photo display mall Thats month Go flying take kid share great hobby ber 1998 157 Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico / South Carolina Tenneasee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 12051 322-2127 FAX 205 252-2e54 E-mail jemcneill@junocom WEB-PAGE http//wwwscottnetkama Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chldgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wllhelmlna Chihasz 2526 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37517 John G Cooper 4788 Cioisier Cove Memphis TN 26115 James Alvis 5426 Mehvood Drive Jackooc MS 35211 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenolile SC 25615 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hansel 353 Briarwood #42 Meridian MS 35305 Louise Izzo 256 Hontridge Way Winteroprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorelee Dr N Charleston SC 25405 Chris Joiner 55 Lee Rd 235 Phenlo City AL 35567 Dr John Martin 2180 Tgentail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Annision AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30052 Curd Schointield 4135 NW 33rd Place Gainesville FL 32606 Melvin SIres 751 BoarOman Rd Aiken SC 25503 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi H C 566 Boo 10357 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00735 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy FIelds 183W Strichiand Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 504 654-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207W Sandoreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Woodvalley Rd NE Thomson GA 30524 Phone 705 557-5753 Computer Science Technology Expert Tom Rhodes S New York Blvd rly Hills FL 34465 Phone 352 527-0674 352 7552362 have 2 recent Council meetings Let tell ho i voted what am elected representative have right know couple meetings back Council authorized elected fiduciary/Exec VP Doug Holland fly California negotiate purchase IMS Show owner EVP clothed authority go high $100000 sale consummated $95000 voted yes projected purchase first opposed asked What getting money cant just start own Show save money? fine President Dave Brown said Everything already established vendors customers various companies etc already know about IMS Show sound investment Daves others experienced opinions changed mind voted yes threshold purpose purchase involvement enhance AMA income other sources besides dues money Dave has since issued lengthy 2 page question answer statement purchase want can mail FAX Tom Rhodes asked same sharp questions faxed Tom & Red Daves report Council voted $10000 Cal Poly Foundation Educ Flight Range voted yes because trust judgement Dist X VP Richard Hanson Ed McCullough moved Council accept advance Scholarship Committees recommendation Council voted $5000 additional Save Mile Sq Park Comm voted yes Motion made limit listings Mag specific restrictions entry recognized AMA sub-categories ie Chartered Clubs SIGs AMA Dists etc Unanimously passed promised Allen Taylor Griffen Ga Id mention Joe Gordon Mem Fun-Fly Labor Day Somehow Hdqrs left sanction out Maybe will get before Mem Day Ken Guilliford Pres Charleston SC RC Soc plenty worried about non-AMA persons sneaking Club field flying question land owner covered AMA insurance case accident Answerno covered Also Kens Club vicariously liable? Probably unless knowledge looked other way Nancy Riley Editor Lake Placid Fla Highlands RC Club wants see picture clubs Pilot Stations says made PVC pipe & plastic mesh Easily moved Minimal cost already stopped bad planes thanks nice snap Nancy see below Bham RC Club held Pattern Classic 401-406 2 days ago order host Pattern contest properly necessary have good judges club Morris Field uses club members judging want meet some above Club officials Judges Bham Club Included snap Sharman Corey Steve Wingard David England Mike Neville Dennis Jones Horace Winette Club President Ronnie Downs Mikes wife Judie Neville holding dog-Gracie Ruth Jones Allen Mosely Dennis & Mike co-CD ed affair friend Ed Harley Knoxville Tenn WEB page Ed lists various RC Fun-Flys Contests Dist V June 27/28 DMAC Club Decatur Ala held its Scale Contest 511 512 & 520 JSO its excellent Club Field James Ray CD above Jerry Stebbins Carl Grover Fred Hauck Bob Sweebe Ed Terry CD Pictured above Pierre Callens Navarro Florida very good friend Manny Sousa Gulf Breeze Fla Pierres L-16 Aeronca NEWS FLASH Daniel Larson wrote AMA Assoc Vps asking list chartered AIVIA clubs Memphis area got no reply fault failed provide Dist Assoc Vps lists Chartered Clubs District ALMA Hdqrs has promised immediately mail out 3 club lists Assoc Vps Dist V Heres heart-stopper John Ashe Knoxville Tennessee writes DREAM CONNECTION organization Knoxville dedicated making dreams come true children 4 thru 17 life threatening illnesses 1997 provided 47 dreams children cost $80000 Anything little dog sending Hawaii Funding comes donations golf tournaments auctions radiothons etc 100% money raised goes purpose intended mailed check $10 myself OK heres snap above showing Fred Harbin Jean Edwards Steve Hunley DREAM CONNECTION organization Corey King new Tower Trainer model airplane Corey saw flying hospital room said wanted AMA Club #1572 Volunteer Aeromodelers Knoxville presented him plane make him happy official Dist WEB http//wwwscottnetIama shows WEB link AMA WEB viceversa AMA Hdqrs WEB lists Dist V clubs own WEB listed state have Club WEB page want included Dist V WEB mail can ad * 158 Model Aviation nois / lndiana/ Kentucky/ Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 sysbauer@charliecnsiitedu 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 Buckiogham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th 51 Bedford IN 47421 -31 08 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct 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 1236 Higginaville MO 64037 660 584-6284 Fax 660 584-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 http//wwcsamiitedu/amadi5t6findexhtm Second Place went another F- 16 military trim Thomas Lott Vine Grove KY third place awarded Dave Comenzind Radcliff KY fine Excell 30 helicopter well-done Kadet Senior OS 61 big wheels make landings breeze tall grass Owned Roy Friedersdorf Vaughn Creviston working Grasshopper raffled off Note part firmly glued finger Roy Vaughn completed Grasshopper Norvel engine HiTech Radio Information pictures supplied Jim Skaggs GUSTON KY Club #1129 Knox Model Airplane Club participated Community Awareness Hobby Show Elizabethtown Mall Twenty three planes helicopters display club members present answer questions on-lookers Winners chosen peoples choice vote Picture view display Joe Brown Brandenburg KY placed first beautiful F-16 GAS CITY IN Club #2951 Converse Flying Eagles held great Mall show 80 plus planes display promise next year reach 100 mark aircraft display Roy Friedersdorf sent stack pictures some follow view some planes Ray Moonyhan Dean Thompson Glenn Robins background t looking P-47 Howard Martz second place scale L R Buford Schafer Ray Moonyhan VP Howard Martz Ray past president Howard public relations person club Some club members assisted putting together fine model show October1998 159 Associate Vice Presidents EI1iI[saUIEI is] IU Iowa Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Dave Gish Vice President 5435 St Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Tel 319 766-2202 Fax 319 766-4038 Email goflyl @lisconet Joe Campopiano 3709 SW 4th St Des Moines IA 50315 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Tray MI 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Thomas 0 Lazar 435 Hubbell St Marshall WI 53559-9409 Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey MI 49770 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9306 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 Dist VII wins Shown below photo David Pinegar pilot Mariano Alfafara builder clipped wing Cub took 1st place Team Scale Top Gun 1998 Both members RC Club Detroit Congratulations 22 registered pilots flew nearly 100 flights attended enjoyed event got some good press Ottumwa Courier well some KIVO TV time evening news ladies charge food again excelled satisfying hunger & padding club coffers Im indebted folks helped make happen jobs like food service pilot registration airplane inspections radio impound flight line control PA system announcer field preparations raffle ticket sales video taping photographer dinner ticket sales big screen TV prizes non-competitive plaques etc well get idea takes lot work lot people create success point counted 64 vehicles parking lot lot public exposure event pleased 42 people attend RC dinner Godfathers Pizza hope evening program exceeded expectations charming photographer TV station takes try controls Note event hosted Ottumwa RC Flyers above text past club president Don Wasson No matter direction looked saw whole lot people having whole lot fun events great qualified solo pilot can enter Its free believe need luck skill win well maybe little extra skill wouldnt hurt As usual Hazel Maxey running around making sure everyone having good time something flew take home Dont know what would Des Moines Modelaires work very hard make event great success am very proud state Sig Mfg Dist VII Iowa based company DG Model Aviation super events occurred June Dist VII IMAA Mini-festival Sig Mfgs Fly-in Mini-festival Sig Mfg Fly-in I] F-li 1 [SI quinn i1 i@J ii Arkansas / Louisiana / New Masico / Oklahoma / Tesas Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N Brazos St Weathertord TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817 599-7131 E-mail afrank69@ajrmailnet wwwAMA-Diat-8org Associate Vice Presidents 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 126-14 SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 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 quite challenging task confront writing monthly column will consider needs modeling within entire five state region Dist VIII divergency what modeling within region extensive diverse interests 15000 members awesome times during travels throughout district Im confronted members tend have tunnel vision relative own personal interests within modeling no special-interest within modeling has majority membership specialinterest members largest sub-specialty within modeling does have 10 percent membership extensive overlap within special-interest membership nationally past personally have member several special-interest groups simultaneously therefore feel personal special-interest modeling given significant attention magazine representative AMA general remember through combined efforts of us vanous divergent modeling interests coming together represent confront needs aircraft modeling AMA glue bonds modelers together Editorial written 1% [150 members District VIII] always unhappy about somethingall others need read following During first year representing district national organization having visited numerous members clubs activities modeling gatherings have repeatedly heard following statement As member am unhappy AMA wants AMA wants give enough attention Usually referenced ones own special-interest within modeling have heard similar comments almost specific area sub specialty and/or recognized special-interest group within modeling Let tell no AMA wants because AMA its members representatives no collective consciousness unconsciousness up Muncie Wizard Oz causes AMA programs way another AMA us its members manifest programs & proposals submitted representative presented entire body oversees organizationthe Executive Council 11 member geographically proportioned membership elected Board Directors council operates parliamentary procedure requiring quorum attendance majority voting no magician pulling strings behind stage trying anything against specific interest modeling want something different hopefully betterthen take hand making so! Draft up outline would want see things different better Just complaining fussing about things Internet event gathering contest club meeting will make ithappen!!! fully entitled memberdraft up proposal think things should better different Get some feedback proposals other members have similar concerns submit representative governing body AMA presented entire board academythat things get changed! false notion AMA wants just academy directed representative boardstop just verbally complaining propose things should better! things become different Propose submit constructive suggestions improving problems see Just crying sky falling didnt get chicken little very far will follow up coherent proposals make things better So put thoughts ideas suggestions improvement papershare others send will follow up proposals suggestions AMA glue bonds modelers together Internet E-mail communications Georgetown Texas Czep@aolcom Bob Czepiel [11114 Orsini Place Austin TX 78750] Georgetown Aero Modelers Newsletter Editor Eagle Eye News wrote get best bang buck 5 advertising modeling event 1 AMA magazine publication contest listings non-flying events small display Ads 2 Get Dist VIII E-mail bulletin board list free charge Dist VIII WWW site [wwwAMA Dist-8org]include date/times directions cost details like will concessions 3 Mail package charter club newsletter editors area list of charter clubs alphabetically zip code may found wwwAMA Dist-8orgI put together package letter explaining event thanking editor publicity b black white flyer used newsletter c half size quarter size b/w flyer copiessome newsletter editors may want devote full page event d Six color flyers posting/distributing flying field package including postage cost about $075 mailed about 40 clubs enough money left over make flyers distribution several hobby shops overran budget couple bucks package MUST sent least two months before event newsletter editors can get next edition surprising notices receive week before eventthis too late much put field bulletin board method seemed work about 200 people first swap meet February 1999 swap meet will expand distribution hope attract 400 people have already rented hall twice big will open business Friday Saturday does pay advertise! above comments reprinted authors permission AMA glue bonds modelers together PS Some have asked photographs column just takes lots space post between 50 75 digital photos monthly modeling activity within District VIII district WWW site wwwAMA-Dist-8org Hying Fun FellowshipSandy Frank ber1998 161 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1609 Main St Williston ND 58801 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Salina 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 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 80919-1788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Colorado Nobler RC models Original RC kit first flew March 98 kit produced anymore News Nebraska May 3rd 16 mile cross country RIC fly held between Valley Fremont via Omahawks R/C club Ten pilots flew route about 40 others serving drivers spotters etc An optional poker card pickup enroute $1 pot added winner held three jacks Good weather no mishaps Turn around stop rolls coffee etc PS am member Omahawks AMA SAM newly chartered Midwest Performance flyers Dick Behrens 8521 North Ridge Dr Omaha NE 68112 402 451-6397 May 3 1998 Cross Country Fly Plane/pilotDriver Ed Splittgerber Tom Egbert Bob Zitzlsperger Gale Sherman Tom Shapland Larry Pleiss Malt Biga Ron Beauchene Nick Brown Dick Behrens Dave Sweney Ed Jelnick Bob Roegge Bill Neumeyer Jeny Chaffield Skip Brown Mrs Biga Don Linquist Mrs Biga Jeff Brooner spotters include club members kids grand kids etc Card official Gene Alexander Safety official Roger Payne Rolls Carol Bebrens News South Dakota just wanted let know building season over eastern South Dakota change seasons means fun fly events being held regularly training sessions full swing club Beresford Area Radio Flyers has several new members year majority new members young pilots wanting receive instruction also have some new members veteran pilots some folks getting radio control model flying retirement hobby important thing us business booming read publication others young people getting invulved model building flying may come go some kind cycle club thirty pilots currently has five members would fit yuuth category true have elected begin flying ARF type model instructors other club members soon begin discussing benefits building kit Usually students second third model requires real building just assembly Kyle Gates pictured below young pilot began flying ARF training progressed rapidly because model straight flew well first building project involved Tower Hobbies Kaos now working plans-built Fun Fly Hots Kyle shown building room holding profile fuse Hots has wing tail surfaces nearly finished has picked up great deal building experience two projects Zachaiy Holoch began flying Thunder Tiger Easy Fly 40 Zach twelve assembled ARF himself father Duane watched few flying sessions has progressed point doing take offs approaches simple aerobatics has buddy-box landing credit Zach has developed good understanding aircraft flies should flying solo after few flights Model Aviation plittgerber truck bench seating Tom Egbert truck seating arrangement ASS~EO Brooner truck seating arrangement Phil Trowe Arvada Associated Modelers 9908 W 70th Place Arvada CO 80004 303 423-4482 David Larsen Box 353 Alcester SD 57001 larsenabcd@acsnetcom U] [ DTU 1 — Arizona / California / Hawaii / Guam / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom htlp//wwwana-1 Ocorn/ama Glenn Carter Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 see last months column additional AVPs Coordinatom Flying Site Assistance . previous columns have discussed general terms primary elements National Flying Site Assistance program have discussed efforts can made local level towards acquiring new flying sites well retaining existing sites clubs working within communities local level can national organization facilitate coordinate effort may best done networking federal agencies national organizations have impact andlor influence access public private lands myriad federal agencies national profit organizations can facilitate access public properties aeromodeling use have impact favorable consideration development new modeling facilities Through Flying Site Assistance program national organization should have active voice ongoing liaison agencies such Department Interior its various divisions US Forrest Service Bureau Reclamation BLM etc GSA DOD DOT other federal agencies control vast amounts public lands access aeromodeling use may possible National Guard another organization through its state organizations controls large training facilities throughout country could facilitate recreational activity leadership organizations congressional oversight committees need informed societal benefits aeromodeling contributions model aviation has made development aerospace industry education youth benefits provided communities Through educational liaisons process cooperative relationships will naturally develop will translate local level greater understanding cooperative temperament towards establishment development new aeromodeling facilities Equally important development cooperative relationships other national recreational organizations have supportive concerns programs similar aspirations access public lands Developing cooperative programs relationships organizations can extremely beneficial pooling resources increasing political viability Developing cooperative relationships will strengthen political position may well benefit creating programs enrich efforts both organization Boys Toys Next can dissuade perception establish model aviation recognized viable legitimate recreational activity adults families kids Till next time . Keepem safe Keepem flyn ber 1998 163 Associate Vice Presidenta Art Steinberg L President Redding Area Miniature Aircraft Club John DeCofano President Northern California RC Flyers extend welcome 1998 Northern California Regional Float Fly June 12-14 Previously held Shasta Lake annual float fly now moved Red Bluff California Through cooperative agreement Forrest Service new facility provides premier location popular annual event Mark calendars next years event must see Modelers 1998 Northern California Regional Float Fly enjoy wonderful evening beautiful setting provided perfect opportunity present AMAs Leader Club Award Northern California RC Unlimited Flyers District Xs newest Leader Club El Niiio finally gave guys break Sacramento Red Barons enjoyed picture perfect day Sunday Seaplane Event Camp Far West Lake Sheridan CA May 14-17 Above Wendell Bonner brings gorgeous quarter scale cub along shoreline camera shot Northern California Regional Float Fly provided wonderful opportunity families spend quiet weekend together Reno RC Clubs Rotary Rendeveux Part Deux June 13-14 Pictured Steve Winters BK-117 Robinson R-22 just two dozens RC rotororaft flown second annual helicopter fly-in High Sierras provided picture perfect backdrop Worlds Biggest Little City Reno NV proved perfect get away summer event West Cost IMAA Giant Scale Festival held Castle Field May 22-24 once again huge success plenty runway lots RV parking space commercial vendors lots California sunshine facility near Merced has proven perfect setting giant scale event U h-1iI[sDT1E i t Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 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 Bus 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Ken Walker left Dave Collis Daves tA Scale Balsa USA Cub powered Zenoah 62 Bruce Nelson AVP wrote first full weekend June Grindrod Flyers host Spring Float Fly Salmon Arm BC takes place Sandy Pointe camp ground Another unnamed group will host Fall Classic Float Fly Salmon Arm BC Sept 12-13 Contact persons Fall event George Hitchings 250 6795388 e-mail georgio@wkpowerlinkcom Ted Russell 250 675-4634 Ted Russell left Loren Barber Lorens Beaver Quadra Powered glass Beaver sports rivet detail mold made themselves Ted has giant scale Canadair Short Sunderland 4 Enya 4stroke engines Both bring out camera camp ground Float flying doesnt get better Bruces opinionEd event hard core float flyers arrive much weekend early make long enjoyable week Forty planes week 114 flyers registered weekend numbers never have wait long chance fly frequency control excellent nicest place have ever gone float flying people greatest quality models very high verified photos enclosed Stan Zulaski Newsletter Editor OMAS wrote unique opportunity presented itself Oregon Miniature Aircraft Squadron OMAS being invited provide radio control flight demonstrations model aviation display tent 1998 Rose Festival Airshow June 13 14 Three expert pilots giant scale aircraft selected fly demos Earl Aune Scale Masters Director flying beautiful F4U Corsair night fighter Randy Hansen flew Cessna Agwagon 1997 Top Gun Nieuport 28 Dick Hansen rounded out demo aircraft flights large aircraft easily visible airshow audience comments heard very favorable left Randy Hansen Earl Aune Dick Hansen Photo Mike Mcintyre Meanwhile display tent constantly busy Displayed about 30 model a/c rubber powered free flight control line models provided NW Fireballs U/C club own RIC models. R/C models ranged trainer giant scale Bill Ensleys giant Stinson SR-b Gary Reisdorfs Scale Masters Fleet Biplane Don Schaefers beautiful Spitfire Skyraider Also John Taylors Lockheed P-38 Joe Willmanns Zenith 40 Eagle II trainer Sig Fazer Several helicopters Dave Chris Olsen Gary Ledbetter Gary also brought twin engined Cessna 02-B Daryl Usher F-100 Super Sabre display Also Bob Stedtfelds Sikorski S-37 seaplane Ercoupe SE-5 Tom Jason Zulaskis Sig Super Chipmunk Top Flight P40 Gerry Stanleys Piper Cub floats combat wing Cliff Faruhams North American T-6 Gary Parkers Proctor Enterprises WWI Albatross DVa public response terrific members display kept talking better part weekend Point man display Joe Willmann said fun grown people ought have Truly weekend remember Brian Unwin reported 98 Great Oregon EXPO far biggest hits computer flight simulators R/C blimp tiniest kids caught quickly piloting blimp delighted watching much kids Brian also sent three photos winners a/c Steve Burchettes Zipper Best F/F Model Steves Corvallis Mel Marcums F6F-3 Hellcat Best C/L model Mel Eugene Best RIC Model Mike Paskys P51D Mikes Cottage Grove HOT FLASH U/C Dept Really Racing Bill Riegel Field Salem OR Oct 10 John Thompson CD john4OS 1 @ aolcom Model Aviation Display photo Cristin Zulaski

Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 View HQ See Page 184 Executive Council Meeting Highlights following motions made June 15 1998 Executive Council Meeting Muncie Indiana til es MOTION moved R Hanson X seconded W De Cou II AMA Executive Council approve grant 1998 Flying Site Assistance Fund amount $10000 Cal Poly Foundation support development Educational Flight Range MOTION passed 10 yes II III IV V VI X XI EVP NAA 2 no VIII IX MOTION II moved E MeCollough XI seconded C Foreman IV accept advance Scholarship Committees recommendation MOTION passed 11 yes II III IV V VI IX X XI EVP NAA 1 no VIII MOTION III moved S Frank VIII amend MOTION II include grant tacit approval subject ratification President EVP no second motion amend 4 MOTION IV moved R Hanson X seconded E MeCollough XI AMA Executive Council consider est additional funding submitted Save Mile-Square Park Committee approve additional $5000 support endorse effort MOTION passed unanimously MOTION V moved S Frank VIII seconded C Foreman IV Move resolve limit listing Model Aviation specific restrictions entry events both flying non-flying recognized sub categories within AMA ie Chartered Clubs AMA recognized regional organizations fully recognized AMA SIGs AMA Districts geographical areas MOTION passed unanimously October1998 149 Wi ti EC Meeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 741-0057 $10 minimum credit card orders EMLW LAcr AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth Dont believe everything see print problems doing research historical matters times what has published past correct know Well theres no guaranteed assurance accuracy although can usually take granted some types published material probably correct Typically list competition results placed what contest can relied although errors sometimes happen errors seem occur however published recollections some event years ago Its amazing often memories fall us trying recall details what happened etc someone attempting write history best protection against inaccuracy seems to get several accounts item theres good agreement between accounts chances reasonable accuracy probable case something written right after event likely accurate writing done years later What brings thoughts happens August 1998 Eagles Legacy article yours truly major error obvious now can attribute old age creeping senility comes wrote something hindsight now tells cant count memory alone anymore What said Good brothers won first Nationals Radio Control event 1936 Actually Chet Lanzo first Nats Radio Control event winner 1937 Good Brothers Walt & Bill won Nats RC event 1938 1939 1949 memory tells Good Brothers flew RC successfully 1936 though Nats year firmly connected Good brothers Whatever case know now trust memory too much especially regard anything published historical vein An old friend Mike Granieri caught Hes person memory can usually count set record straight about wrong information regarding aeromodeling history Mike also getting years doesnt rely memoryhe usually has documentation back up what says can name other people check case controversial historical discussion Mike pioneers hope honor Eagles II banquet Sept 12 Muncie year along dozens other deserving old-timers missed getting 1996 Eagles event due last-minute health problem though continues have medical miseries hopes somehow manage travel years event Likewise another friend having share aches pains hopes Eagles II Frank Tlush model engine manufacturing fame 1936 Texaco Trophy winner original model AMA Museum hopes able Muncie event September Walt Good too among planning comea family wedding 1996 prevented him being Eagles wife Joyce have 1998 event travel schedule Another pair great pioneers also planaing come health permitting both 83 thinking young active modelers Bob Cahill brother late Jim Cahill couldnt make 1996 event planning bring Don Bumbam former president Westinghouse Electric company Don has famous model own AMA Museumits rubberpowered model flown White House grounds Herbert Hoover president years Eagles event will also feature Hall Fame presentations 1998 winners Most will inducted year expected receive Hall Fame plaques Sept 12 banquet Muncie As written hadnt heard new Hall Famers several already indicated intent Eagles II Bob Aberle Art Schroeder George Steiner Frank Pannenter Jack Albrecht Maxey Hester Joe Koval Bill Netzeband Now magical September 11-12 weekend Eagles II very close seems obvious will another grand reunion manner Eagles Its too late part celebration AMA Headquarters still has information packages send request members friends invited come 150 Model Aviation JiEeIUF#jfeJip Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Well AMA Grand Event 1998 now record books piece recorded history say years event exercise patience tenacity would understatement fact didnt have monsoon year real plus What did have winds strong enough Friday evening during setup collapse 350-foot exhibitors tent shortly after midnight automobile accident non-AMA member along main road front AMA caused complete electrical power outage until late Saturday afternoon phones did come back line until Thursday Grand Event resounding success Make Take sections ran out kites AMA Delta Darts rockets Control Line models just after noon Sunday continuous line Radio Control training area 4 trainers buddy boxes continually air Control Line training circle stayed busy weekend well RC car area also line right up event closing Boys girls ages kept parents tow traveled area another learning about different segments modeling Saturday evening open general AMA membership meeting held under dining tent AMAs President Dave Brown gave report recent events happening within organization opened up discussion questions members Afterwards buffet dinner available AMA members also under dining tent nearly everyones perspective 1998 Grand Event very successful event missed year sure put calendar 1999 past month received letter short video Joe Di Prima newsletter editor Meroke Radio Control Club Franklin Square New York letter Joe discusses clubs participation Liberty Partnership Program funded state New York program designed Middle School children performing well school considered risk September 1996 Joe contacted director program offered class model building knowing whether kids would interested members Meroke Radio Control Club began bringing several models talking kids answering questions concerning models Next came Delta Dart building program increased interest brought about building 3 Great Planes PT-40s June 1997 PT-40 completed ready fly approximately 20 youngsters involved time program deemed success continued again 1997-98 school year time two PT-40s completed flown successfully Plans coming school year have expanded forming modeling clubs two Middle Schools As Alice Branch Program Director says modeling classes teach students teamwork cooperation interpersonal skills basics learning ultimate goal program teaching success through long term projects What students have learned literally what about what can accomplish just high can fly As youngster says video awesome made volunteers benefit comes interacting youngsters giving ones self sharing gaining extended family additional information concerning Liberty Partnership Program Joe De Prima may contacted 516 292-0247 Alice Branch maybe reached 516 463-6567 latter part June attended Technology Student Association TSA National Convention held year Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Charlie Bauer worked AMAs Education Booth handing out informational packets students educators Monday Tuesday Charlie assisted Tom Sanders Midwest Products timing Indoor Hand-Launched Glider flying competition high school level Midwest Products sponsor event annually commended involvement state national level As usual seems leamed the event watch young men women design build learn fly Hand-Launched Gliders several instances first experience designing flying type model airplane watched timed flights barely measured fractions second over 15 seconds winner years high school level competition repeated first-place finish last year over hundred students competing easy task fact winner just made through eliminations top ten anyone thinks todays youth take things seriously should attend just educational events Next years TSA National Convention scheduled held mid-June Tulsa Okiahoma Within modeling industry manufacturers take active part fostering education immediately comes mind Midwest Products Inc located Hobart Indiana major player modeling industry Midwest also major contributor both time assets field education Midwests Education Director Tom Sanders spark plug providing emphasis guidance events such ISA recently completed Science Olympiad man vision allows Tom latitude make such programs successful Frank Gareher President Midwest Products accompanying photo taken during AMAs Grand Event shows two gentlemen Tom hat discussing weather Frank Garcher Tom Sanders Midwest Products closing months column would like pass congratulations Lake Orion Middle School located Lake Orion Michigan Lake Orion Middle School Model Club being latest recipient AMA Youth Education Stipend YES Grant foresight enthusiasm Associate Principal Michael Stanek strong support Principal David Beiter through guidance Mr Harold Reuter program has excellent future ahead Below couple photos Harold sent show enthusiasm levels necessary make program such work October 1998 151 Til next month Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 al Office 919 787-7454 month am presenting Statement Financial Position presented us auditor statement presented comparative form might see numbers year ago cash position increased $728930 investment have insurance requirements investment money future expansions etc increased $399003 property equipment increased during year amount $161345 primarily investments computers software furniture fixtures office building Under Liabilities Net Assets section important items deferred membership December 31 1997 people money will assist running AMA 1998 deferred membership revenue item bold print represents people paid year advance 1999 dues bottom page will see total net assets increased $911983 have interest explanation some captions will beneficial items follows Prepaid Expenses item represents Nats supplies operating supplies office hand December 31 1997 Mortgage Note Receivable item represents principle amount due sale Reston property Accrued Expenses item appears under Current Liabilities section represents property tax owed end year Site Development account consists donations AMA used Muncie property Other Programs account record contributions made specific programs AMA primarily consists museum patrons donations have other questions about statement will happy discuss little thought today should apply appropriate Tis better appear fool open ones mouth remove doubt Until later . ENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable Current maturities mortgage payable capital lease obligations Accrued expenses Competition funds escrow Deferred membership revenue Total Current Liabilities DEFERRED MEMBERSHIP REVENUE 4050880.A&iQ85 311 121 LONG-TERM LIABILITIES Mortgage payable net current maturities Obligations under capital lease net current maturities 182397 741985793242 10025248343 842237 841585 Total Liabilities NET ASSETS Unrestricted net assets Unrestricted net assets available operations Designated Executive Council contingencies Temporarily restricted net assets Site development Scholarships awards Other programs Total Net Assets 35539752605757 39400003940000 74939756545757 30952 35668 50974 117594 48069 43305 62555 153929 76115696699686 $ 12815807 $ 11734553 152 Model Aviation ILITIES AND NET ASSETS 1997 $30003 1996 $87014 78200 41850 49992 3753829 76390 44289 47968 3852230 5204238 5034867 THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION DECEMBER 31 1997 AND 1996 ASSETS 1997 CURRENT ASSETS Cash cash equivalents Receivables Inventory cost Prepaid insurance Prepaid membership costs Prepaid expenses Prepaid taxes $ 3308262 191404 149240 120570 253145 21495 1996 $ 2579332 169298 159828 142983 188646 20439 Total Current Assets INVESTMENTS PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Land improvements Buildings improvements Computers software Museum contents library Furniture equipment Vehicles Total Cost Less accumulated depreciation 4044116 2913381 2746496 2422934 984628 175873 753486 110672 7194089 1603008 jiQi ~i478 2713496 2409635 916615 175873 718183 7032744 5591081 OTHER ASSETS Mortgage note receivable Life memberships receivable 247829 19400 267229 249840 2QQQ 2Zi40 MUSEUM COLLECTION $ 12815807 $ 11734553 October 1998 153 Connecticut / Maine / Massachuaetts / New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1 828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuff 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 30 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 RHODE ISLAND AVP appears may need AVP Rhode Island area anyone interested give call will discuss job specifications pay GRAND EVENT 19981 would like write bit about event expect will considerable coverage other parts magazine As know weather parts country has very good year Indiana has no exception have heavy rains thunderstorms Friday 12th storm winds strong enough blow exhibition tent down about 100 feet x 300 feet modelers present managed protect items inside placing campers RVs also helped put up tent again although now about 100 feet shorter enough about 2AM Saturday morning automobile struck utility pole front AMA HQs damaging about 400 feet underground cable electricity off until about 4PM Saturday phone service restored until Thursday good start However weather cleared good day Saturday except quite windy Sunday weather good fairly good attendance Saturday Sunday fewer people As far know activities successful except too windy Saturday fly control-line models built children done Sunday would like thank everyone helped make event successful AMA staff donated time days support exhibitors help make events possible next time hear someone complaining about AMA remind events such activities free open public nearly unlimited flying including flights buddy box system Mealy doing walk around prior Mike McConnville demonstrating theYoung Eagles flight Jay another pilot Midwest aircraft powered Moki 18 atwere giving rides Sunday afternoon the Sunday showReese Airport joins AMA property 154 Model Aviation bition tent after re installed supposed have 100 feet longer environmentally correct way travel aircraft support equipment trailer Mike McConnville Steve Helms Futaba booth Preparing first flight controlline model about boys first attempt successful portion Ace booth Youngsters waiting try RIC car driving buddy box sign up area appeared always people eager try pond near entrance AMA facility several sailboats some scale boats such model riverboat models flew Sundays Airshow understand flew very well • IF-i 11 [ Uijji4Jj 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@idtnet Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstomn NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFOENT CMR 460 sax ses APO AR 00703 Ray Juschkas 69 Livingston atreet St James NY 11780 James M Lewis PO 61 Ogdenburg NY 13669-0061 Bob McKay 109W Edward St Iselan NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Sos 613 Camillus NY 13031 Tow Murray 31 voorhees Once Ranking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodem 407 Wiltow Street Lockyort NY 14004 Bitt Poythreas 2 Hemlock Cnurt Saugerties NY 13477 Adam Battler 41 Perry Anense Latham NY 12110-2433 Tarry Tarranolra 101 Ornithtiald Endicon NY 13760-4329 Frequency Coordinator Los Baster 53 Airport Onmago County Airport Fulton NY 13069 3181 egg-8583 youve got plans trip out district year could very worthwhile call ahead try hook up some modelers along way Ive just finished month June traveled Muncie once Iowa City IA twice Evansville IN St Louis MO side trips location able find fellow modelers manufacturers very willing spend time talking about interests sport model aviation stop resulted invitation come fly local field attending EC meeting took advantage fact Grand Event underway main display tent jammed manufacturers flight line busy dawn until dusk Happily can report few other District II pilots getting time line during event got first taste electric flying using Dymond Crazee Electric will part permanent flying routine. Grand Event ran Jim Graham president Indianapolis Aero Club largest full-scale clubs country . second cousin full-scale pilot thoroughly impressed detail capabilities models saw Later month traveled Iowa City see daughter Amy receive Masters Degree Speech Pathology Montezuma Iowa just short ride school off went Sig Manufacturing located Montezuma welcomes modelers Harold Hester gave us cooks tour facility Hazel made sure didnt leave getting questions answered tour well worth time youre 1-80 area have hour spare saw virtually everything Sig manufactures being manufactured particular interest laser cutting machine Sure beats razor After tour Hazel sent us down road visit Maxey Hester busy building yet another Spacewalker gracious enough pull planes out hangar review its features son Mike family friend Steve Howard Mike De Cou Steve Howard get Spacewalker review Maxey Hester end month occasion go Evansville Indiana help Amy get settled summer digs host mentioned friend involved model aviation Well friends husband happened president local Evansville RC club telephone call later way meet Buford Lundy Heres what happened . believe trying meet modeler wherever go Buford Evansville police officer hes flying models us meet him easily accessible gas station mentioned particular club member hed like us meet Off went about meet Bill Kleinhaus AIVIA 101 Just about first general public AIVIA number issued Bill very active Scale modeler has great display NAA/AIvIA cards year since 1938 showed certificate proclaiming him Life Member #29 Gas Model Pioneers . certificate signed Charles Hampson Grant Bill Kleinhaus AMA 101 Buford Lundy Bills shop After enjoyable visit Bill Buford took us new ERCMAC club field field under construction concrete runway shelters taxiways etc taking shape history field something might put separate article short version saw survey stakes around present field bad omen started literally knocking doors found new site going flying before being chased old field did have few days home during month used visit Central Jersey RC Club annual fashion show Delta Dart fly CJRCC members experts Dart construction evidenced number flights 30-40 second range After flying event held gymnasium present asked vote choices aircraft entered fashion show winners pictured Mike Graham Henry Morgan Tom Murray Richie Blatt Tony Zampella ers Mike Graham Henry Morgan Tom Murray Richie Blatt Tony Zampella October1998 155 Associate vice Presidents Jim Graham President Indianapolis Aero Club checks details nifty fifty-one U] ki iI [UIIE 11 [e] bE Ohio / Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee eaei Calgary CooS Colorrrbas OH 43229-2a56 614 691-1643 David H Ellis 6261 DeWia Road Cross Loves WV 25313-1209 3a4 776-1406 Nelson Gould 1944 Idaho Street AIIeotoon PA 16103-8919 615 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodorere Drive Nes Otanton PA 15672-9449 1412 925-3266 Donald Ktopp 637 Haroilso CooS Trappo PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Null 6042 Norwell Dioe Dayton OH 46449 937 435-9232 Matthew Turowuki RR03 600294 Dogroood Drive Droros PA 16222 717 622-0435 Joseph S Vlstay 1391 Croobrook Drivo PO 600 601 Moursee OH 43537-3562 Frequency Coordinator John Coifte 1012 Wyorrrrog Aveoso PoSy PoS PA 19704 Phove 717 2676970 DISTRICT III WEB PAGE District III now has its own official web page http/clubin-touchnetlclubs/AMADistrictIIJ /Defaulthtm Randy Charles manager page goal serve YOU welcome suggestions may have content size graphicsr whatever desire provide place exchange ideas news Please provide comment rcharles@ln touch net THE TAILSPINNERS Recently received following letter Roland Osborne Pataskala Ohio Tailspinners Reynoldsburg Ohio has existence since early 1980r5 founded small group Racers enjoyed getting together sharing talents expressing general willingness show teach other joys building flying RC model planes Over period time Club has lost number members help build maintain simple positive philosophy Though members may never receive recognition given big leagues gave themselves help promote perpetuate great hobby very reason Tailspinners RC Club wishes send $100 donation AMA Museum memory members listed below Jim Ingram Delbart MeKean Norm Hupp Elmer Tamanini John White John Ogershok Jim Harrison Ed Hanford Robert Klose Paul Krenelka Ralph Smith Bob Snider club will continue send donation manner end year have passed away during year hope have started something positive good cause other clubs might follow Thank Tailspinners generosity will appreciated TORKS Bill Murray President Ohio Radio Kontrol Society recently asked hadnt seen anything about club column reason no provided us anything TORKS hold several events year Most noted Heart Ohio Jet Scramble US Scale Masters Championship Another event float fly Lake Meekins lake private lake owned Gordon Meekins TORKS members Much fun Terry Nitsch checks out Dave Pickenpaughs North Star George Reverman prepares Gordon Meekins Otter flight MURRYSVILLE AREA RIC SOCIETY MARCS very active year picture below shot Field Day flight line front new flight shack airfield owned Dennis Downes hangars fullscale Super Cub property has two home-builts under construction support construction expertise considerable generousity flight shack built Labor members shack concrete block has wood stove electric generator large porch great retreat sunny days lane foreground scratch built Grumman American Cougar joint effort Brian Beskitt Ken Fabrizi club also gave two public demonstrations photo below static display provided request Saltsburg Pennsylvania Post Office About 40 planes represented Spacewalker foreground powered OS 300 twin built Orville Shaulis Behind giant-scale Laser 200 its owner Dave Manchester KRC ELECTRIC FLY worlds greatest electric fly-in hosted Keystone Radio Control Club will held September 18-20 certainly worth trip Allentown Pennsylvania have interest electric flying Up date information event can obtained KRC website http/wwwKRCorg Additional information can also obtained Durell Leister 116 Falcon Way Plymouth Meeting PA 19462 phone 610 825-7758 Model Aviation s efforts first photo shows transmitter impound area 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 Randy Elliott 103 Virginia Court Pulaski VA 24301 Home Phone 540 980-8461 Office Phone 540 994-2316 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757 421-4545 Office Phone 757 431-6009 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 tlyrrs@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 NEW AVP FOR VIRGINIA would like AMA District IV welcome Randy Elliott Pulaski Va AVP western area Virginia Randy started modeling around 1970 father bought him first Control Line 1990 started flying RC has also flown full-scale aircraft Randy member Pulaski County Flying Aces Contest Director active introductory pilot program club Randy will have approx 16 clubs will work western section Va will sending letter clubs near future NEWPORT NEWS PARK RADIO CONTROL CLUB Newport News Park Radio Control Club located Newport News Va annual Founders Day Event June 27th 1998 invited attend AMA chartered club has working Parks Recreation Dept together have come up very good flying site Newport News area Virginia has lot hard work clubs behalf lot support help understanding local government supported photo pit area runway notice kids lined up use buddy box system far end pit area club members young lady buddy box fellow background video camera Mike Munday clubs program director photo plane being flown buddy box plane buddy box system donated club York County Sheriffs Dept part DARE Program Drug Awareness Resistance Education last photo two individuals working together local Government officials made flying site reality right club president Joe Adam Joe second command York County Sheriffs Dept also heads up DARE program center Park Ranger Jon Gamache Jon has worked very hard help club fulfill dream flying site other gentlemans name did get apologize think club members club doing good job promoting hobby working kids developing good relations local government officials Newport News area interested making contact club can call Bill Howard club membership rep 887-9462 would like say thanks Alice Carl Munday members club hospitality NEW BERN AEROMODELERS New Bern Aeromodelers held mall show May 2nd 1998 Twin Rivers Mall New Bern NC club hoping build up membership showing public what modeling about photo display mall Thats month Go flying take kid share great hobby ber 1998 157 Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico / South Carolina Tenneasee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 12051 322-2127 FAX 205 252-2e54 E-mail jemcneill@junocom WEB-PAGE http//wwwscottnetkama Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chldgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wllhelmlna Chihasz 2526 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37517 John G Cooper 4788 Cioisier Cove Memphis TN 26115 James Alvis 5426 Mehvood Drive Jackooc MS 35211 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenolile SC 25615 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hansel 353 Briarwood #42 Meridian MS 35305 Louise Izzo 256 Hontridge Way Winteroprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorelee Dr N Charleston SC 25405 Chris Joiner 55 Lee Rd 235 Phenlo City AL 35567 Dr John Martin 2180 Tgentail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Annision AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30052 Curd Schointield 4135 NW 33rd Place Gainesville FL 32606 Melvin SIres 751 BoarOman Rd Aiken SC 25503 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi H C 566 Boo 10357 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00735 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy FIelds 183W Strichiand Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 504 654-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207W Sandoreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Woodvalley Rd NE Thomson GA 30524 Phone 705 557-5753 Computer Science Technology Expert Tom Rhodes S New York Blvd rly Hills FL 34465 Phone 352 527-0674 352 7552362 have 2 recent Council meetings Let tell ho i voted what am elected representative have right know couple meetings back Council authorized elected fiduciary/Exec VP Doug Holland fly California negotiate purchase IMS Show owner EVP clothed authority go high $100000 sale consummated $95000 voted yes projected purchase first opposed asked What getting money cant just start own Show save money? fine President Dave Brown said Everything already established vendors customers various companies etc already know about IMS Show sound investment Daves others experienced opinions changed mind voted yes threshold purpose purchase involvement enhance AMA income other sources besides dues money Dave has since issued lengthy 2 page question answer statement purchase want can mail FAX Tom Rhodes asked same sharp questions faxed Tom & Red Daves report Council voted $10000 Cal Poly Foundation Educ Flight Range voted yes because trust judgement Dist X VP Richard Hanson Ed McCullough moved Council accept advance Scholarship Committees recommendation Council voted $5000 additional Save Mile Sq Park Comm voted yes Motion made limit listings Mag specific restrictions entry recognized AMA sub-categories ie Chartered Clubs SIGs AMA Dists etc Unanimously passed promised Allen Taylor Griffen Ga Id mention Joe Gordon Mem Fun-Fly Labor Day Somehow Hdqrs left sanction out Maybe will get before Mem Day Ken Guilliford Pres Charleston SC RC Soc plenty worried about non-AMA persons sneaking Club field flying question land owner covered AMA insurance case accident Answerno covered Also Kens Club vicariously liable? Probably unless knowledge looked other way Nancy Riley Editor Lake Placid Fla Highlands RC Club wants see picture clubs Pilot Stations says made PVC pipe & plastic mesh Easily moved Minimal cost already stopped bad planes thanks nice snap Nancy see below Bham RC Club held Pattern Classic 401-406 2 days ago order host Pattern contest properly necessary have good judges club Morris Field uses club members judging want meet some above Club officials Judges Bham Club Included snap Sharman Corey Steve Wingard David England Mike Neville Dennis Jones Horace Winette Club President Ronnie Downs Mikes wife Judie Neville holding dog-Gracie Ruth Jones Allen Mosely Dennis & Mike co-CD ed affair friend Ed Harley Knoxville Tenn WEB page Ed lists various RC Fun-Flys Contests Dist V June 27/28 DMAC Club Decatur Ala held its Scale Contest 511 512 & 520 JSO its excellent Club Field James Ray CD above Jerry Stebbins Carl Grover Fred Hauck Bob Sweebe Ed Terry CD Pictured above Pierre Callens Navarro Florida very good friend Manny Sousa Gulf Breeze Fla Pierres L-16 Aeronca NEWS FLASH Daniel Larson wrote AMA Assoc Vps asking list chartered AIVIA clubs Memphis area got no reply fault failed provide Dist Assoc Vps lists Chartered Clubs District ALMA Hdqrs has promised immediately mail out 3 club lists Assoc Vps Dist V Heres heart-stopper John Ashe Knoxville Tennessee writes DREAM CONNECTION organization Knoxville dedicated making dreams come true children 4 thru 17 life threatening illnesses 1997 provided 47 dreams children cost $80000 Anything little dog sending Hawaii Funding comes donations golf tournaments auctions radiothons etc 100% money raised goes purpose intended mailed check $10 myself OK heres snap above showing Fred Harbin Jean Edwards Steve Hunley DREAM CONNECTION organization Corey King new Tower Trainer model airplane Corey saw flying hospital room said wanted AMA Club #1572 Volunteer Aeromodelers Knoxville presented him plane make him happy official Dist WEB http//wwwscottnetIama shows WEB link AMA WEB viceversa AMA Hdqrs WEB lists Dist V clubs own WEB listed state have Club WEB page want included Dist V WEB mail can ad * 158 Model Aviation nois / lndiana/ Kentucky/ Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 sysbauer@charliecnsiitedu 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 Buckiogham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th 51 Bedford IN 47421 -31 08 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct 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 1236 Higginaville MO 64037 660 584-6284 Fax 660 584-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 http//wwcsamiitedu/amadi5t6findexhtm Second Place went another F- 16 military trim Thomas Lott Vine Grove KY third place awarded Dave Comenzind Radcliff KY fine Excell 30 helicopter well-done Kadet Senior OS 61 big wheels make landings breeze tall grass Owned Roy Friedersdorf Vaughn Creviston working Grasshopper raffled off Note part firmly glued finger Roy Vaughn completed Grasshopper Norvel engine HiTech Radio Information pictures supplied Jim Skaggs GUSTON KY Club #1129 Knox Model Airplane Club participated Community Awareness Hobby Show Elizabethtown Mall Twenty three planes helicopters display club members present answer questions on-lookers Winners chosen peoples choice vote Picture view display Joe Brown Brandenburg KY placed first beautiful F-16 GAS CITY IN Club #2951 Converse Flying Eagles held great Mall show 80 plus planes display promise next year reach 100 mark aircraft display Roy Friedersdorf sent stack pictures some follow view some planes Ray Moonyhan Dean Thompson Glenn Robins background t looking P-47 Howard Martz second place scale L R Buford Schafer Ray Moonyhan VP Howard Martz Ray past president Howard public relations person club Some club members assisted putting together fine model show October1998 159 Associate Vice Presidents EI1iI[saUIEI is] IU Iowa Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Dave Gish Vice President 5435 St Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Tel 319 766-2202 Fax 319 766-4038 Email goflyl @lisconet Joe Campopiano 3709 SW 4th St Des Moines IA 50315 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Tray MI 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Thomas 0 Lazar 435 Hubbell St Marshall WI 53559-9409 Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey MI 49770 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9306 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 Dist VII wins Shown below photo David Pinegar pilot Mariano Alfafara builder clipped wing Cub took 1st place Team Scale Top Gun 1998 Both members RC Club Detroit Congratulations 22 registered pilots flew nearly 100 flights attended enjoyed event got some good press Ottumwa Courier well some KIVO TV time evening news ladies charge food again excelled satisfying hunger & padding club coffers Im indebted folks helped make happen jobs like food service pilot registration airplane inspections radio impound flight line control PA system announcer field preparations raffle ticket sales video taping photographer dinner ticket sales big screen TV prizes non-competitive plaques etc well get idea takes lot work lot people create success point counted 64 vehicles parking lot lot public exposure event pleased 42 people attend RC dinner Godfathers Pizza hope evening program exceeded expectations charming photographer TV station takes try controls Note event hosted Ottumwa RC Flyers above text past club president Don Wasson No matter direction looked saw whole lot people having whole lot fun events great qualified solo pilot can enter Its free believe need luck skill win well maybe little extra skill wouldnt hurt As usual Hazel Maxey running around making sure everyone having good time something flew take home Dont know what would Des Moines Modelaires work very hard make event great success am very proud state Sig Mfg Dist VII Iowa based company DG Model Aviation super events occurred June Dist VII IMAA Mini-festival Sig Mfgs Fly-in Mini-festival Sig Mfg Fly-in I] F-li 1 [SI quinn i1 i@J ii Arkansas / Louisiana / New Masico / Oklahoma / Tesas Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N Brazos St Weathertord TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817 599-7131 E-mail afrank69@ajrmailnet wwwAMA-Diat-8org Associate Vice Presidents 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 126-14 SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 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 quite challenging task confront writing monthly column will consider needs modeling within entire five state region Dist VIII divergency what modeling within region extensive diverse interests 15000 members awesome times during travels throughout district Im confronted members tend have tunnel vision relative own personal interests within modeling no special-interest within modeling has majority membership specialinterest members largest sub-specialty within modeling does have 10 percent membership extensive overlap within special-interest membership nationally past personally have member several special-interest groups simultaneously therefore feel personal special-interest modeling given significant attention magazine representative AMA general remember through combined efforts of us vanous divergent modeling interests coming together represent confront needs aircraft modeling AMA glue bonds modelers together Editorial written 1% [150 members District VIII] always unhappy about somethingall others need read following During first year representing district national organization having visited numerous members clubs activities modeling gatherings have repeatedly heard following statement As member am unhappy AMA wants AMA wants give enough attention Usually referenced ones own special-interest within modeling have heard similar comments almost specific area sub specialty and/or recognized special-interest group within modeling Let tell no AMA wants because AMA its members representatives no collective consciousness unconsciousness up Muncie Wizard Oz causes AMA programs way another AMA us its members manifest programs & proposals submitted representative presented entire body oversees organizationthe Executive Council 11 member geographically proportioned membership elected Board Directors council operates parliamentary procedure requiring quorum attendance majority voting no magician pulling strings behind stage trying anything against specific interest modeling want something different hopefully betterthen take hand making so! Draft up outline would want see things different better Just complaining fussing about things Internet event gathering contest club meeting will make ithappen!!! fully entitled memberdraft up proposal think things should better different Get some feedback proposals other members have similar concerns submit representative governing body AMA presented entire board academythat things get changed! false notion AMA wants just academy directed representative boardstop just verbally complaining propose things should better! things become different Propose submit constructive suggestions improving problems see Just crying sky falling didnt get chicken little very far will follow up coherent proposals make things better So put thoughts ideas suggestions improvement papershare others send will follow up proposals suggestions AMA glue bonds modelers together Internet E-mail communications Georgetown Texas Czep@aolcom Bob Czepiel [11114 Orsini Place Austin TX 78750] Georgetown Aero Modelers Newsletter Editor Eagle Eye News wrote get best bang buck 5 advertising modeling event 1 AMA magazine publication contest listings non-flying events small display Ads 2 Get Dist VIII E-mail bulletin board list free charge Dist VIII WWW site [wwwAMA Dist-8org]include date/times directions cost details like will concessions 3 Mail package charter club newsletter editors area list of charter clubs alphabetically zip code may found wwwAMA Dist-8orgI put together package letter explaining event thanking editor publicity b black white flyer used newsletter c half size quarter size b/w flyer copiessome newsletter editors may want devote full page event d Six color flyers posting/distributing flying field package including postage cost about $075 mailed about 40 clubs enough money left over make flyers distribution several hobby shops overran budget couple bucks package MUST sent least two months before event newsletter editors can get next edition surprising notices receive week before eventthis too late much put field bulletin board method seemed work about 200 people first swap meet February 1999 swap meet will expand distribution hope attract 400 people have already rented hall twice big will open business Friday Saturday does pay advertise! above comments reprinted authors permission AMA glue bonds modelers together PS Some have asked photographs column just takes lots space post between 50 75 digital photos monthly modeling activity within District VIII district WWW site wwwAMA-Dist-8org Hying Fun FellowshipSandy Frank ber1998 161 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1609 Main St Williston ND 58801 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Salina 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 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 80919-1788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Colorado Nobler RC models Original RC kit first flew March 98 kit produced anymore News Nebraska May 3rd 16 mile cross country RIC fly held between Valley Fremont via Omahawks R/C club Ten pilots flew route about 40 others serving drivers spotters etc An optional poker card pickup enroute $1 pot added winner held three jacks Good weather no mishaps Turn around stop rolls coffee etc PS am member Omahawks AMA SAM newly chartered Midwest Performance flyers Dick Behrens 8521 North Ridge Dr Omaha NE 68112 402 451-6397 May 3 1998 Cross Country Fly Plane/pilotDriver Ed Splittgerber Tom Egbert Bob Zitzlsperger Gale Sherman Tom Shapland Larry Pleiss Malt Biga Ron Beauchene Nick Brown Dick Behrens Dave Sweney Ed Jelnick Bob Roegge Bill Neumeyer Jeny Chaffield Skip Brown Mrs Biga Don Linquist Mrs Biga Jeff Brooner spotters include club members kids grand kids etc Card official Gene Alexander Safety official Roger Payne Rolls Carol Bebrens News South Dakota just wanted let know building season over eastern South Dakota change seasons means fun fly events being held regularly training sessions full swing club Beresford Area Radio Flyers has several new members year majority new members young pilots wanting receive instruction also have some new members veteran pilots some folks getting radio control model flying retirement hobby important thing us business booming read publication others young people getting invulved model building flying may come go some kind cycle club thirty pilots currently has five members would fit yuuth category true have elected begin flying ARF type model instructors other club members soon begin discussing benefits building kit Usually students second third model requires real building just assembly Kyle Gates pictured below young pilot began flying ARF training progressed rapidly because model straight flew well first building project involved Tower Hobbies Kaos now working plans-built Fun Fly Hots Kyle shown building room holding profile fuse Hots has wing tail surfaces nearly finished has picked up great deal building experience two projects Zachaiy Holoch began flying Thunder Tiger Easy Fly 40 Zach twelve assembled ARF himself father Duane watched few flying sessions has progressed point doing take offs approaches simple aerobatics has buddy-box landing credit Zach has developed good understanding aircraft flies should flying solo after few flights Model Aviation plittgerber truck bench seating Tom Egbert truck seating arrangement ASS~EO Brooner truck seating arrangement Phil Trowe Arvada Associated Modelers 9908 W 70th Place Arvada CO 80004 303 423-4482 David Larsen Box 353 Alcester SD 57001 larsenabcd@acsnetcom U] [ DTU 1 — Arizona / California / Hawaii / Guam / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom htlp//wwwana-1 Ocorn/ama Glenn Carter Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 see last months column additional AVPs Coordinatom Flying Site Assistance . previous columns have discussed general terms primary elements National Flying Site Assistance program have discussed efforts can made local level towards acquiring new flying sites well retaining existing sites clubs working within communities local level can national organization facilitate coordinate effort may best done networking federal agencies national organizations have impact andlor influence access public private lands myriad federal agencies national profit organizations can facilitate access public properties aeromodeling use have impact favorable consideration development new modeling facilities Through Flying Site Assistance program national organization should have active voice ongoing liaison agencies such Department Interior its various divisions US Forrest Service Bureau Reclamation BLM etc GSA DOD DOT other federal agencies control vast amounts public lands access aeromodeling use may possible National Guard another organization through its state organizations controls large training facilities throughout country could facilitate recreational activity leadership organizations congressional oversight committees need informed societal benefits aeromodeling contributions model aviation has made development aerospace industry education youth benefits provided communities Through educational liaisons process cooperative relationships will naturally develop will translate local level greater understanding cooperative temperament towards establishment development new aeromodeling facilities Equally important development cooperative relationships other national recreational organizations have supportive concerns programs similar aspirations access public lands Developing cooperative programs relationships organizations can extremely beneficial pooling resources increasing political viability Developing cooperative relationships will strengthen political position may well benefit creating programs enrich efforts both organization Boys Toys Next can dissuade perception establish model aviation recognized viable legitimate recreational activity adults families kids Till next time . Keepem safe Keepem flyn ber 1998 163 Associate Vice Presidenta Art Steinberg L President Redding Area Miniature Aircraft Club John DeCofano President Northern California RC Flyers extend welcome 1998 Northern California Regional Float Fly June 12-14 Previously held Shasta Lake annual float fly now moved Red Bluff California Through cooperative agreement Forrest Service new facility provides premier location popular annual event Mark calendars next years event must see Modelers 1998 Northern California Regional Float Fly enjoy wonderful evening beautiful setting provided perfect opportunity present AMAs Leader Club Award Northern California RC Unlimited Flyers District Xs newest Leader Club El Niiio finally gave guys break Sacramento Red Barons enjoyed picture perfect day Sunday Seaplane Event Camp Far West Lake Sheridan CA May 14-17 Above Wendell Bonner brings gorgeous quarter scale cub along shoreline camera shot Northern California Regional Float Fly provided wonderful opportunity families spend quiet weekend together Reno RC Clubs Rotary Rendeveux Part Deux June 13-14 Pictured Steve Winters BK-117 Robinson R-22 just two dozens RC rotororaft flown second annual helicopter fly-in High Sierras provided picture perfect backdrop Worlds Biggest Little City Reno NV proved perfect get away summer event West Cost IMAA Giant Scale Festival held Castle Field May 22-24 once again huge success plenty runway lots RV parking space commercial vendors lots California sunshine facility near Merced has proven perfect setting giant scale event U h-1iI[sDT1E i t Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 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 Bus 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Ken Walker left Dave Collis Daves tA Scale Balsa USA Cub powered Zenoah 62 Bruce Nelson AVP wrote first full weekend June Grindrod Flyers host Spring Float Fly Salmon Arm BC takes place Sandy Pointe camp ground Another unnamed group will host Fall Classic Float Fly Salmon Arm BC Sept 12-13 Contact persons Fall event George Hitchings 250 6795388 e-mail georgio@wkpowerlinkcom Ted Russell 250 675-4634 Ted Russell left Loren Barber Lorens Beaver Quadra Powered glass Beaver sports rivet detail mold made themselves Ted has giant scale Canadair Short Sunderland 4 Enya 4stroke engines Both bring out camera camp ground Float flying doesnt get better Bruces opinionEd event hard core float flyers arrive much weekend early make long enjoyable week Forty planes week 114 flyers registered weekend numbers never have wait long chance fly frequency control excellent nicest place have ever gone float flying people greatest quality models very high verified photos enclosed Stan Zulaski Newsletter Editor OMAS wrote unique opportunity presented itself Oregon Miniature Aircraft Squadron OMAS being invited provide radio control flight demonstrations model aviation display tent 1998 Rose Festival Airshow June 13 14 Three expert pilots giant scale aircraft selected fly demos Earl Aune Scale Masters Director flying beautiful F4U Corsair night fighter Randy Hansen flew Cessna Agwagon 1997 Top Gun Nieuport 28 Dick Hansen rounded out demo aircraft flights large aircraft easily visible airshow audience comments heard very favorable left Randy Hansen Earl Aune Dick Hansen Photo Mike Mcintyre Meanwhile display tent constantly busy Displayed about 30 model a/c rubber powered free flight control line models provided NW Fireballs U/C club own RIC models. R/C models ranged trainer giant scale Bill Ensleys giant Stinson SR-b Gary Reisdorfs Scale Masters Fleet Biplane Don Schaefers beautiful Spitfire Skyraider Also John Taylors Lockheed P-38 Joe Willmanns Zenith 40 Eagle II trainer Sig Fazer Several helicopters Dave Chris Olsen Gary Ledbetter Gary also brought twin engined Cessna 02-B Daryl Usher F-100 Super Sabre display Also Bob Stedtfelds Sikorski S-37 seaplane Ercoupe SE-5 Tom Jason Zulaskis Sig Super Chipmunk Top Flight P40 Gerry Stanleys Piper Cub floats combat wing Cliff Faruhams North American T-6 Gary Parkers Proctor Enterprises WWI Albatross DVa public response terrific members display kept talking better part weekend Point man display Joe Willmann said fun grown people ought have Truly weekend remember Brian Unwin reported 98 Great Oregon EXPO far biggest hits computer flight simulators R/C blimp tiniest kids caught quickly piloting blimp delighted watching much kids Brian also sent three photos winners a/c Steve Burchettes Zipper Best F/F Model Steves Corvallis Mel Marcums F6F-3 Hellcat Best C/L model Mel Eugene Best RIC Model Mike Paskys P51D Mikes Cottage Grove HOT FLASH U/C Dept Really Racing Bill Riegel Field Salem OR Oct 10 John Thompson CD john4OS 1 @ aolcom Model Aviation Display photo Cristin Zulaski

Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 View HQ See Page 184 Executive Council Meeting Highlights following motions made June 15 1998 Executive Council Meeting Muncie Indiana til es MOTION moved R Hanson X seconded W De Cou II AMA Executive Council approve grant 1998 Flying Site Assistance Fund amount $10000 Cal Poly Foundation support development Educational Flight Range MOTION passed 10 yes II III IV V VI X XI EVP NAA 2 no VIII IX MOTION II moved E MeCollough XI seconded C Foreman IV accept advance Scholarship Committees recommendation MOTION passed 11 yes II III IV V VI IX X XI EVP NAA 1 no VIII MOTION III moved S Frank VIII amend MOTION II include grant tacit approval subject ratification President EVP no second motion amend 4 MOTION IV moved R Hanson X seconded E MeCollough XI AMA Executive Council consider est additional funding submitted Save Mile-Square Park Committee approve additional $5000 support endorse effort MOTION passed unanimously MOTION V moved S Frank VIII seconded C Foreman IV Move resolve limit listing Model Aviation specific restrictions entry events both flying non-flying recognized sub categories within AMA ie Chartered Clubs AMA recognized regional organizations fully recognized AMA SIGs AMA Districts geographical areas MOTION passed unanimously October1998 149 Wi ti EC Meeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 741-0057 $10 minimum credit card orders EMLW LAcr AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth Dont believe everything see print problems doing research historical matters times what has published past correct know Well theres no guaranteed assurance accuracy although can usually take granted some types published material probably correct Typically list competition results placed what contest can relied although errors sometimes happen errors seem occur however published recollections some event years ago Its amazing often memories fall us trying recall details what happened etc someone attempting write history best protection against inaccuracy seems to get several accounts item theres good agreement between accounts chances reasonable accuracy probable case something written right after event likely accurate writing done years later What brings thoughts happens August 1998 Eagles Legacy article yours truly major error obvious now can attribute old age creeping senility comes wrote something hindsight now tells cant count memory alone anymore What said Good brothers won first Nationals Radio Control event 1936 Actually Chet Lanzo first Nats Radio Control event winner 1937 Good Brothers Walt & Bill won Nats RC event 1938 1939 1949 memory tells Good Brothers flew RC successfully 1936 though Nats year firmly connected Good brothers Whatever case know now trust memory too much especially regard anything published historical vein An old friend Mike Granieri caught Hes person memory can usually count set record straight about wrong information regarding aeromodeling history Mike also getting years doesnt rely memoryhe usually has documentation back up what says can name other people check case controversial historical discussion Mike pioneers hope honor Eagles II banquet Sept 12 Muncie year along dozens other deserving old-timers missed getting 1996 Eagles event due last-minute health problem though continues have medical miseries hopes somehow manage travel years event Likewise another friend having share aches pains hopes Eagles II Frank Tlush model engine manufacturing fame 1936 Texaco Trophy winner original model AMA Museum hopes able Muncie event September Walt Good too among planning comea family wedding 1996 prevented him being Eagles wife Joyce have 1998 event travel schedule Another pair great pioneers also planaing come health permitting both 83 thinking young active modelers Bob Cahill brother late Jim Cahill couldnt make 1996 event planning bring Don Bumbam former president Westinghouse Electric company Don has famous model own AMA Museumits rubberpowered model flown White House grounds Herbert Hoover president years Eagles event will also feature Hall Fame presentations 1998 winners Most will inducted year expected receive Hall Fame plaques Sept 12 banquet Muncie As written hadnt heard new Hall Famers several already indicated intent Eagles II Bob Aberle Art Schroeder George Steiner Frank Pannenter Jack Albrecht Maxey Hester Joe Koval Bill Netzeband Now magical September 11-12 weekend Eagles II very close seems obvious will another grand reunion manner Eagles Its too late part celebration AMA Headquarters still has information packages send request members friends invited come 150 Model Aviation JiEeIUF#jfeJip Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Well AMA Grand Event 1998 now record books piece recorded history say years event exercise patience tenacity would understatement fact didnt have monsoon year real plus What did have winds strong enough Friday evening during setup collapse 350-foot exhibitors tent shortly after midnight automobile accident non-AMA member along main road front AMA caused complete electrical power outage until late Saturday afternoon phones did come back line until Thursday Grand Event resounding success Make Take sections ran out kites AMA Delta Darts rockets Control Line models just after noon Sunday continuous line Radio Control training area 4 trainers buddy boxes continually air Control Line training circle stayed busy weekend well RC car area also line right up event closing Boys girls ages kept parents tow traveled area another learning about different segments modeling Saturday evening open general AMA membership meeting held under dining tent AMAs President Dave Brown gave report recent events happening within organization opened up discussion questions members Afterwards buffet dinner available AMA members also under dining tent nearly everyones perspective 1998 Grand Event very successful event missed year sure put calendar 1999 past month received letter short video Joe Di Prima newsletter editor Meroke Radio Control Club Franklin Square New York letter Joe discusses clubs participation Liberty Partnership Program funded state New York program designed Middle School children performing well school considered risk September 1996 Joe contacted director program offered class model building knowing whether kids would interested members Meroke Radio Control Club began bringing several models talking kids answering questions concerning models Next came Delta Dart building program increased interest brought about building 3 Great Planes PT-40s June 1997 PT-40 completed ready fly approximately 20 youngsters involved time program deemed success continued again 1997-98 school year time two PT-40s completed flown successfully Plans coming school year have expanded forming modeling clubs two Middle Schools As Alice Branch Program Director says modeling classes teach students teamwork cooperation interpersonal skills basics learning ultimate goal program teaching success through long term projects What students have learned literally what about what can accomplish just high can fly As youngster says video awesome made volunteers benefit comes interacting youngsters giving ones self sharing gaining extended family additional information concerning Liberty Partnership Program Joe De Prima may contacted 516 292-0247 Alice Branch maybe reached 516 463-6567 latter part June attended Technology Student Association TSA National Convention held year Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Charlie Bauer worked AMAs Education Booth handing out informational packets students educators Monday Tuesday Charlie assisted Tom Sanders Midwest Products timing Indoor Hand-Launched Glider flying competition high school level Midwest Products sponsor event annually commended involvement state national level As usual seems leamed the event watch young men women design build learn fly Hand-Launched Gliders several instances first experience designing flying type model airplane watched timed flights barely measured fractions second over 15 seconds winner years high school level competition repeated first-place finish last year over hundred students competing easy task fact winner just made through eliminations top ten anyone thinks todays youth take things seriously should attend just educational events Next years TSA National Convention scheduled held mid-June Tulsa Okiahoma Within modeling industry manufacturers take active part fostering education immediately comes mind Midwest Products Inc located Hobart Indiana major player modeling industry Midwest also major contributor both time assets field education Midwests Education Director Tom Sanders spark plug providing emphasis guidance events such ISA recently completed Science Olympiad man vision allows Tom latitude make such programs successful Frank Gareher President Midwest Products accompanying photo taken during AMAs Grand Event shows two gentlemen Tom hat discussing weather Frank Garcher Tom Sanders Midwest Products closing months column would like pass congratulations Lake Orion Middle School located Lake Orion Michigan Lake Orion Middle School Model Club being latest recipient AMA Youth Education Stipend YES Grant foresight enthusiasm Associate Principal Michael Stanek strong support Principal David Beiter through guidance Mr Harold Reuter program has excellent future ahead Below couple photos Harold sent show enthusiasm levels necessary make program such work October 1998 151 Til next month Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 al Office 919 787-7454 month am presenting Statement Financial Position presented us auditor statement presented comparative form might see numbers year ago cash position increased $728930 investment have insurance requirements investment money future expansions etc increased $399003 property equipment increased during year amount $161345 primarily investments computers software furniture fixtures office building Under Liabilities Net Assets section important items deferred membership December 31 1997 people money will assist running AMA 1998 deferred membership revenue item bold print represents people paid year advance 1999 dues bottom page will see total net assets increased $911983 have interest explanation some captions will beneficial items follows Prepaid Expenses item represents Nats supplies operating supplies office hand December 31 1997 Mortgage Note Receivable item represents principle amount due sale Reston property Accrued Expenses item appears under Current Liabilities section represents property tax owed end year Site Development account consists donations AMA used Muncie property Other Programs account record contributions made specific programs AMA primarily consists museum patrons donations have other questions about statement will happy discuss little thought today should apply appropriate Tis better appear fool open ones mouth remove doubt Until later . ENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable Current maturities mortgage payable capital lease obligations Accrued expenses Competition funds escrow Deferred membership revenue Total Current Liabilities DEFERRED MEMBERSHIP REVENUE 4050880.A&iQ85 311 121 LONG-TERM LIABILITIES Mortgage payable net current maturities Obligations under capital lease net current maturities 182397 741985793242 10025248343 842237 841585 Total Liabilities NET ASSETS Unrestricted net assets Unrestricted net assets available operations Designated Executive Council contingencies Temporarily restricted net assets Site development Scholarships awards Other programs Total Net Assets 35539752605757 39400003940000 74939756545757 30952 35668 50974 117594 48069 43305 62555 153929 76115696699686 $ 12815807 $ 11734553 152 Model Aviation ILITIES AND NET ASSETS 1997 $30003 1996 $87014 78200 41850 49992 3753829 76390 44289 47968 3852230 5204238 5034867 THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION DECEMBER 31 1997 AND 1996 ASSETS 1997 CURRENT ASSETS Cash cash equivalents Receivables Inventory cost Prepaid insurance Prepaid membership costs Prepaid expenses Prepaid taxes $ 3308262 191404 149240 120570 253145 21495 1996 $ 2579332 169298 159828 142983 188646 20439 Total Current Assets INVESTMENTS PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Land improvements Buildings improvements Computers software Museum contents library Furniture equipment Vehicles Total Cost Less accumulated depreciation 4044116 2913381 2746496 2422934 984628 175873 753486 110672 7194089 1603008 jiQi ~i478 2713496 2409635 916615 175873 718183 7032744 5591081 OTHER ASSETS Mortgage note receivable Life memberships receivable 247829 19400 267229 249840 2QQQ 2Zi40 MUSEUM COLLECTION $ 12815807 $ 11734553 October 1998 153 Connecticut / Maine / Massachuaetts / New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1 828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuff 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 30 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 RHODE ISLAND AVP appears may need AVP Rhode Island area anyone interested give call will discuss job specifications pay GRAND EVENT 19981 would like write bit about event expect will considerable coverage other parts magazine As know weather parts country has very good year Indiana has no exception have heavy rains thunderstorms Friday 12th storm winds strong enough blow exhibition tent down about 100 feet x 300 feet modelers present managed protect items inside placing campers RVs also helped put up tent again although now about 100 feet shorter enough about 2AM Saturday morning automobile struck utility pole front AMA HQs damaging about 400 feet underground cable electricity off until about 4PM Saturday phone service restored until Thursday good start However weather cleared good day Saturday except quite windy Sunday weather good fairly good attendance Saturday Sunday fewer people As far know activities successful except too windy Saturday fly control-line models built children done Sunday would like thank everyone helped make event successful AMA staff donated time days support exhibitors help make events possible next time hear someone complaining about AMA remind events such activities free open public nearly unlimited flying including flights buddy box system Mealy doing walk around prior Mike McConnville demonstrating theYoung Eagles flight Jay another pilot Midwest aircraft powered Moki 18 atwere giving rides Sunday afternoon the Sunday showReese Airport joins AMA property 154 Model Aviation bition tent after re installed supposed have 100 feet longer environmentally correct way travel aircraft support equipment trailer Mike McConnville Steve Helms Futaba booth Preparing first flight controlline model about boys first attempt successful portion Ace booth Youngsters waiting try RIC car driving buddy box sign up area appeared always people eager try pond near entrance AMA facility several sailboats some scale boats such model riverboat models flew Sundays Airshow understand flew very well • IF-i 11 [ Uijji4Jj 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@idtnet Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstomn NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFOENT CMR 460 sax ses APO AR 00703 Ray Juschkas 69 Livingston atreet St James NY 11780 James M Lewis PO 61 Ogdenburg NY 13669-0061 Bob McKay 109W Edward St Iselan NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Sos 613 Camillus NY 13031 Tow Murray 31 voorhees Once Ranking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodem 407 Wiltow Street Lockyort NY 14004 Bitt Poythreas 2 Hemlock Cnurt Saugerties NY 13477 Adam Battler 41 Perry Anense Latham NY 12110-2433 Tarry Tarranolra 101 Ornithtiald Endicon NY 13760-4329 Frequency Coordinator Los Baster 53 Airport Onmago County Airport Fulton NY 13069 3181 egg-8583 youve got plans trip out district year could very worthwhile call ahead try hook up some modelers along way Ive just finished month June traveled Muncie once Iowa City IA twice Evansville IN St Louis MO side trips location able find fellow modelers manufacturers very willing spend time talking about interests sport model aviation stop resulted invitation come fly local field attending EC meeting took advantage fact Grand Event underway main display tent jammed manufacturers flight line busy dawn until dusk Happily can report few other District II pilots getting time line during event got first taste electric flying using Dymond Crazee Electric will part permanent flying routine. Grand Event ran Jim Graham president Indianapolis Aero Club largest full-scale clubs country . second cousin full-scale pilot thoroughly impressed detail capabilities models saw Later month traveled Iowa City see daughter Amy receive Masters Degree Speech Pathology Montezuma Iowa just short ride school off went Sig Manufacturing located Montezuma welcomes modelers Harold Hester gave us cooks tour facility Hazel made sure didnt leave getting questions answered tour well worth time youre 1-80 area have hour spare saw virtually everything Sig manufactures being manufactured particular interest laser cutting machine Sure beats razor After tour Hazel sent us down road visit Maxey Hester busy building yet another Spacewalker gracious enough pull planes out hangar review its features son Mike family friend Steve Howard Mike De Cou Steve Howard get Spacewalker review Maxey Hester end month occasion go Evansville Indiana help Amy get settled summer digs host mentioned friend involved model aviation Well friends husband happened president local Evansville RC club telephone call later way meet Buford Lundy Heres what happened . believe trying meet modeler wherever go Buford Evansville police officer hes flying models us meet him easily accessible gas station mentioned particular club member hed like us meet Off went about meet Bill Kleinhaus AIVIA 101 Just about first general public AIVIA number issued Bill very active Scale modeler has great display NAA/AIvIA cards year since 1938 showed certificate proclaiming him Life Member #29 Gas Model Pioneers . certificate signed Charles Hampson Grant Bill Kleinhaus AMA 101 Buford Lundy Bills shop After enjoyable visit Bill Buford took us new ERCMAC club field field under construction concrete runway shelters taxiways etc taking shape history field something might put separate article short version saw survey stakes around present field bad omen started literally knocking doors found new site going flying before being chased old field did have few days home during month used visit Central Jersey RC Club annual fashion show Delta Dart fly CJRCC members experts Dart construction evidenced number flights 30-40 second range After flying event held gymnasium present asked vote choices aircraft entered fashion show winners pictured Mike Graham Henry Morgan Tom Murray Richie Blatt Tony Zampella ers Mike Graham Henry Morgan Tom Murray Richie Blatt Tony Zampella October1998 155 Associate vice Presidents Jim Graham President Indianapolis Aero Club checks details nifty fifty-one U] ki iI [UIIE 11 [e] bE Ohio / Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee eaei Calgary CooS Colorrrbas OH 43229-2a56 614 691-1643 David H Ellis 6261 DeWia Road Cross Loves WV 25313-1209 3a4 776-1406 Nelson Gould 1944 Idaho Street AIIeotoon PA 16103-8919 615 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodorere Drive Nes Otanton PA 15672-9449 1412 925-3266 Donald Ktopp 637 Haroilso CooS Trappo PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Null 6042 Norwell Dioe Dayton OH 46449 937 435-9232 Matthew Turowuki RR03 600294 Dogroood Drive Droros PA 16222 717 622-0435 Joseph S Vlstay 1391 Croobrook Drivo PO 600 601 Moursee OH 43537-3562 Frequency Coordinator John Coifte 1012 Wyorrrrog Aveoso PoSy PoS PA 19704 Phove 717 2676970 DISTRICT III WEB PAGE District III now has its own official web page http/clubin-touchnetlclubs/AMADistrictIIJ /Defaulthtm Randy Charles manager page goal serve YOU welcome suggestions may have content size graphicsr whatever desire provide place exchange ideas news Please provide comment rcharles@ln touch net THE TAILSPINNERS Recently received following letter Roland Osborne Pataskala Ohio Tailspinners Reynoldsburg Ohio has existence since early 1980r5 founded small group Racers enjoyed getting together sharing talents expressing general willingness show teach other joys building flying RC model planes Over period time Club has lost number members help build maintain simple positive philosophy Though members may never receive recognition given big leagues gave themselves help promote perpetuate great hobby very reason Tailspinners RC Club wishes send $100 donation AMA Museum memory members listed below Jim Ingram Delbart MeKean Norm Hupp Elmer Tamanini John White John Ogershok Jim Harrison Ed Hanford Robert Klose Paul Krenelka Ralph Smith Bob Snider club will continue send donation manner end year have passed away during year hope have started something positive good cause other clubs might follow Thank Tailspinners generosity will appreciated TORKS Bill Murray President Ohio Radio Kontrol Society recently asked hadnt seen anything about club column reason no provided us anything TORKS hold several events year Most noted Heart Ohio Jet Scramble US Scale Masters Championship Another event float fly Lake Meekins lake private lake owned Gordon Meekins TORKS members Much fun Terry Nitsch checks out Dave Pickenpaughs North Star George Reverman prepares Gordon Meekins Otter flight MURRYSVILLE AREA RIC SOCIETY MARCS very active year picture below shot Field Day flight line front new flight shack airfield owned Dennis Downes hangars fullscale Super Cub property has two home-builts under construction support construction expertise considerable generousity flight shack built Labor members shack concrete block has wood stove electric generator large porch great retreat sunny days lane foreground scratch built Grumman American Cougar joint effort Brian Beskitt Ken Fabrizi club also gave two public demonstrations photo below static display provided request Saltsburg Pennsylvania Post Office About 40 planes represented Spacewalker foreground powered OS 300 twin built Orville Shaulis Behind giant-scale Laser 200 its owner Dave Manchester KRC ELECTRIC FLY worlds greatest electric fly-in hosted Keystone Radio Control Club will held September 18-20 certainly worth trip Allentown Pennsylvania have interest electric flying Up date information event can obtained KRC website http/wwwKRCorg Additional information can also obtained Durell Leister 116 Falcon Way Plymouth Meeting PA 19462 phone 610 825-7758 Model Aviation s efforts first photo shows transmitter impound area 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 Randy Elliott 103 Virginia Court Pulaski VA 24301 Home Phone 540 980-8461 Office Phone 540 994-2316 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757 421-4545 Office Phone 757 431-6009 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 tlyrrs@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 NEW AVP FOR VIRGINIA would like AMA District IV welcome Randy Elliott Pulaski Va AVP western area Virginia Randy started modeling around 1970 father bought him first Control Line 1990 started flying RC has also flown full-scale aircraft Randy member Pulaski County Flying Aces Contest Director active introductory pilot program club Randy will have approx 16 clubs will work western section Va will sending letter clubs near future NEWPORT NEWS PARK RADIO CONTROL CLUB Newport News Park Radio Control Club located Newport News Va annual Founders Day Event June 27th 1998 invited attend AMA chartered club has working Parks Recreation Dept together have come up very good flying site Newport News area Virginia has lot hard work clubs behalf lot support help understanding local government supported photo pit area runway notice kids lined up use buddy box system far end pit area club members young lady buddy box fellow background video camera Mike Munday clubs program director photo plane being flown buddy box plane buddy box system donated club York County Sheriffs Dept part DARE Program Drug Awareness Resistance Education last photo two individuals working together local Government officials made flying site reality right club president Joe Adam Joe second command York County Sheriffs Dept also heads up DARE program center Park Ranger Jon Gamache Jon has worked very hard help club fulfill dream flying site other gentlemans name did get apologize think club members club doing good job promoting hobby working kids developing good relations local government officials Newport News area interested making contact club can call Bill Howard club membership rep 887-9462 would like say thanks Alice Carl Munday members club hospitality NEW BERN AEROMODELERS New Bern Aeromodelers held mall show May 2nd 1998 Twin Rivers Mall New Bern NC club hoping build up membership showing public what modeling about photo display mall Thats month Go flying take kid share great hobby ber 1998 157 Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico / South Carolina Tenneasee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 12051 322-2127 FAX 205 252-2e54 E-mail jemcneill@junocom WEB-PAGE http//wwwscottnetkama Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chldgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wllhelmlna Chihasz 2526 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37517 John G Cooper 4788 Cioisier Cove Memphis TN 26115 James Alvis 5426 Mehvood Drive Jackooc MS 35211 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenolile SC 25615 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hansel 353 Briarwood #42 Meridian MS 35305 Louise Izzo 256 Hontridge Way Winteroprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorelee Dr N Charleston SC 25405 Chris Joiner 55 Lee Rd 235 Phenlo City AL 35567 Dr John Martin 2180 Tgentail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Annision AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30052 Curd Schointield 4135 NW 33rd Place Gainesville FL 32606 Melvin SIres 751 BoarOman Rd Aiken SC 25503 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi H C 566 Boo 10357 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00735 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy FIelds 183W Strichiand Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 504 654-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207W Sandoreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Woodvalley Rd NE Thomson GA 30524 Phone 705 557-5753 Computer Science Technology Expert Tom Rhodes S New York Blvd rly Hills FL 34465 Phone 352 527-0674 352 7552362 have 2 recent Council meetings Let tell ho i voted what am elected representative have right know couple meetings back Council authorized elected fiduciary/Exec VP Doug Holland fly California negotiate purchase IMS Show owner EVP clothed authority go high $100000 sale consummated $95000 voted yes projected purchase first opposed asked What getting money cant just start own Show save money? fine President Dave Brown said Everything already established vendors customers various companies etc already know about IMS Show sound investment Daves others experienced opinions changed mind voted yes threshold purpose purchase involvement enhance AMA income other sources besides dues money Dave has since issued lengthy 2 page question answer statement purchase want can mail FAX Tom Rhodes asked same sharp questions faxed Tom & Red Daves report Council voted $10000 Cal Poly Foundation Educ Flight Range voted yes because trust judgement Dist X VP Richard Hanson Ed McCullough moved Council accept advance Scholarship Committees recommendation Council voted $5000 additional Save Mile Sq Park Comm voted yes Motion made limit listings Mag specific restrictions entry recognized AMA sub-categories ie Chartered Clubs SIGs AMA Dists etc Unanimously passed promised Allen Taylor Griffen Ga Id mention Joe Gordon Mem Fun-Fly Labor Day Somehow Hdqrs left sanction out Maybe will get before Mem Day Ken Guilliford Pres Charleston SC RC Soc plenty worried about non-AMA persons sneaking Club field flying question land owner covered AMA insurance case accident Answerno covered Also Kens Club vicariously liable? Probably unless knowledge looked other way Nancy Riley Editor Lake Placid Fla Highlands RC Club wants see picture clubs Pilot Stations says made PVC pipe & plastic mesh Easily moved Minimal cost already stopped bad planes thanks nice snap Nancy see below Bham RC Club held Pattern Classic 401-406 2 days ago order host Pattern contest properly necessary have good judges club Morris Field uses club members judging want meet some above Club officials Judges Bham Club Included snap Sharman Corey Steve Wingard David England Mike Neville Dennis Jones Horace Winette Club President Ronnie Downs Mikes wife Judie Neville holding dog-Gracie Ruth Jones Allen Mosely Dennis & Mike co-CD ed affair friend Ed Harley Knoxville Tenn WEB page Ed lists various RC Fun-Flys Contests Dist V June 27/28 DMAC Club Decatur Ala held its Scale Contest 511 512 & 520 JSO its excellent Club Field James Ray CD above Jerry Stebbins Carl Grover Fred Hauck Bob Sweebe Ed Terry CD Pictured above Pierre Callens Navarro Florida very good friend Manny Sousa Gulf Breeze Fla Pierres L-16 Aeronca NEWS FLASH Daniel Larson wrote AMA Assoc Vps asking list chartered AIVIA clubs Memphis area got no reply fault failed provide Dist Assoc Vps lists Chartered Clubs District ALMA Hdqrs has promised immediately mail out 3 club lists Assoc Vps Dist V Heres heart-stopper John Ashe Knoxville Tennessee writes DREAM CONNECTION organization Knoxville dedicated making dreams come true children 4 thru 17 life threatening illnesses 1997 provided 47 dreams children cost $80000 Anything little dog sending Hawaii Funding comes donations golf tournaments auctions radiothons etc 100% money raised goes purpose intended mailed check $10 myself OK heres snap above showing Fred Harbin Jean Edwards Steve Hunley DREAM CONNECTION organization Corey King new Tower Trainer model airplane Corey saw flying hospital room said wanted AMA Club #1572 Volunteer Aeromodelers Knoxville presented him plane make him happy official Dist WEB http//wwwscottnetIama shows WEB link AMA WEB viceversa AMA Hdqrs WEB lists Dist V clubs own WEB listed state have Club WEB page want included Dist V WEB mail can ad * 158 Model Aviation nois / lndiana/ Kentucky/ Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 sysbauer@charliecnsiitedu 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 Buckiogham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th 51 Bedford IN 47421 -31 08 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct 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 1236 Higginaville MO 64037 660 584-6284 Fax 660 584-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 http//wwcsamiitedu/amadi5t6findexhtm Second Place went another F- 16 military trim Thomas Lott Vine Grove KY third place awarded Dave Comenzind Radcliff KY fine Excell 30 helicopter well-done Kadet Senior OS 61 big wheels make landings breeze tall grass Owned Roy Friedersdorf Vaughn Creviston working Grasshopper raffled off Note part firmly glued finger Roy Vaughn completed Grasshopper Norvel engine HiTech Radio Information pictures supplied Jim Skaggs GUSTON KY Club #1129 Knox Model Airplane Club participated Community Awareness Hobby Show Elizabethtown Mall Twenty three planes helicopters display club members present answer questions on-lookers Winners chosen peoples choice vote Picture view display Joe Brown Brandenburg KY placed first beautiful F-16 GAS CITY IN Club #2951 Converse Flying Eagles held great Mall show 80 plus planes display promise next year reach 100 mark aircraft display Roy Friedersdorf sent stack pictures some follow view some planes Ray Moonyhan Dean Thompson Glenn Robins background t looking P-47 Howard Martz second place scale L R Buford Schafer Ray Moonyhan VP Howard Martz Ray past president Howard public relations person club Some club members assisted putting together fine model show October1998 159 Associate Vice Presidents EI1iI[saUIEI is] IU Iowa Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Dave Gish Vice President 5435 St Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Tel 319 766-2202 Fax 319 766-4038 Email goflyl @lisconet Joe Campopiano 3709 SW 4th St Des Moines IA 50315 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Tray MI 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Thomas 0 Lazar 435 Hubbell St Marshall WI 53559-9409 Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey MI 49770 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9306 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 Dist VII wins Shown below photo David Pinegar pilot Mariano Alfafara builder clipped wing Cub took 1st place Team Scale Top Gun 1998 Both members RC Club Detroit Congratulations 22 registered pilots flew nearly 100 flights attended enjoyed event got some good press Ottumwa Courier well some KIVO TV time evening news ladies charge food again excelled satisfying hunger & padding club coffers Im indebted folks helped make happen jobs like food service pilot registration airplane inspections radio impound flight line control PA system announcer field preparations raffle ticket sales video taping photographer dinner ticket sales big screen TV prizes non-competitive plaques etc well get idea takes lot work lot people create success point counted 64 vehicles parking lot lot public exposure event pleased 42 people attend RC dinner Godfathers Pizza hope evening program exceeded expectations charming photographer TV station takes try controls Note event hosted Ottumwa RC Flyers above text past club president Don Wasson No matter direction looked saw whole lot people having whole lot fun events great qualified solo pilot can enter Its free believe need luck skill win well maybe little extra skill wouldnt hurt As usual Hazel Maxey running around making sure everyone having good time something flew take home Dont know what would Des Moines Modelaires work very hard make event great success am very proud state Sig Mfg Dist VII Iowa based company DG Model Aviation super events occurred June Dist VII IMAA Mini-festival Sig Mfgs Fly-in Mini-festival Sig Mfg Fly-in I] F-li 1 [SI quinn i1 i@J ii Arkansas / Louisiana / New Masico / Oklahoma / Tesas Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N Brazos St Weathertord TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817 599-7131 E-mail afrank69@ajrmailnet wwwAMA-Diat-8org Associate Vice Presidents 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 126-14 SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 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 quite challenging task confront writing monthly column will consider needs modeling within entire five state region Dist VIII divergency what modeling within region extensive diverse interests 15000 members awesome times during travels throughout district Im confronted members tend have tunnel vision relative own personal interests within modeling no special-interest within modeling has majority membership specialinterest members largest sub-specialty within modeling does have 10 percent membership extensive overlap within special-interest membership nationally past personally have member several special-interest groups simultaneously therefore feel personal special-interest modeling given significant attention magazine representative AMA general remember through combined efforts of us vanous divergent modeling interests coming together represent confront needs aircraft modeling AMA glue bonds modelers together Editorial written 1% [150 members District VIII] always unhappy about somethingall others need read following During first year representing district national organization having visited numerous members clubs activities modeling gatherings have repeatedly heard following statement As member am unhappy AMA wants AMA wants give enough attention Usually referenced ones own special-interest within modeling have heard similar comments almost specific area sub specialty and/or recognized special-interest group within modeling Let tell no AMA wants because AMA its members representatives no collective consciousness unconsciousness up Muncie Wizard Oz causes AMA programs way another AMA us its members manifest programs & proposals submitted representative presented entire body oversees organizationthe Executive Council 11 member geographically proportioned membership elected Board Directors council operates parliamentary procedure requiring quorum attendance majority voting no magician pulling strings behind stage trying anything against specific interest modeling want something different hopefully betterthen take hand making so! Draft up outline would want see things different better Just complaining fussing about things Internet event gathering contest club meeting will make ithappen!!! fully entitled memberdraft up proposal think things should better different Get some feedback proposals other members have similar concerns submit representative governing body AMA presented entire board academythat things get changed! false notion AMA wants just academy directed representative boardstop just verbally complaining propose things should better! things become different Propose submit constructive suggestions improving problems see Just crying sky falling didnt get chicken little very far will follow up coherent proposals make things better So put thoughts ideas suggestions improvement papershare others send will follow up proposals suggestions AMA glue bonds modelers together Internet E-mail communications Georgetown Texas Czep@aolcom Bob Czepiel [11114 Orsini Place Austin TX 78750] Georgetown Aero Modelers Newsletter Editor Eagle Eye News wrote get best bang buck 5 advertising modeling event 1 AMA magazine publication contest listings non-flying events small display Ads 2 Get Dist VIII E-mail bulletin board list free charge Dist VIII WWW site [wwwAMA Dist-8org]include date/times directions cost details like will concessions 3 Mail package charter club newsletter editors area list of charter clubs alphabetically zip code may found wwwAMA Dist-8orgI put together package letter explaining event thanking editor publicity b black white flyer used newsletter c half size quarter size b/w flyer copiessome newsletter editors may want devote full page event d Six color flyers posting/distributing flying field package including postage cost about $075 mailed about 40 clubs enough money left over make flyers distribution several hobby shops overran budget couple bucks package MUST sent least two months before event newsletter editors can get next edition surprising notices receive week before eventthis too late much put field bulletin board method seemed work about 200 people first swap meet February 1999 swap meet will expand distribution hope attract 400 people have already rented hall twice big will open business Friday Saturday does pay advertise! above comments reprinted authors permission AMA glue bonds modelers together PS Some have asked photographs column just takes lots space post between 50 75 digital photos monthly modeling activity within District VIII district WWW site wwwAMA-Dist-8org Hying Fun FellowshipSandy Frank ber1998 161 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1609 Main St Williston ND 58801 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Salina 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 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 80919-1788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Colorado Nobler RC models Original RC kit first flew March 98 kit produced anymore News Nebraska May 3rd 16 mile cross country RIC fly held between Valley Fremont via Omahawks R/C club Ten pilots flew route about 40 others serving drivers spotters etc An optional poker card pickup enroute $1 pot added winner held three jacks Good weather no mishaps Turn around stop rolls coffee etc PS am member Omahawks AMA SAM newly chartered Midwest Performance flyers Dick Behrens 8521 North Ridge Dr Omaha NE 68112 402 451-6397 May 3 1998 Cross Country Fly Plane/pilotDriver Ed Splittgerber Tom Egbert Bob Zitzlsperger Gale Sherman Tom Shapland Larry Pleiss Malt Biga Ron Beauchene Nick Brown Dick Behrens Dave Sweney Ed Jelnick Bob Roegge Bill Neumeyer Jeny Chaffield Skip Brown Mrs Biga Don Linquist Mrs Biga Jeff Brooner spotters include club members kids grand kids etc Card official Gene Alexander Safety official Roger Payne Rolls Carol Bebrens News South Dakota just wanted let know building season over eastern South Dakota change seasons means fun fly events being held regularly training sessions full swing club Beresford Area Radio Flyers has several new members year majority new members young pilots wanting receive instruction also have some new members veteran pilots some folks getting radio control model flying retirement hobby important thing us business booming read publication others young people getting invulved model building flying may come go some kind cycle club thirty pilots currently has five members would fit yuuth category true have elected begin flying ARF type model instructors other club members soon begin discussing benefits building kit Usually students second third model requires real building just assembly Kyle Gates pictured below young pilot began flying ARF training progressed rapidly because model straight flew well first building project involved Tower Hobbies Kaos now working plans-built Fun Fly Hots Kyle shown building room holding profile fuse Hots has wing tail surfaces nearly finished has picked up great deal building experience two projects Zachaiy Holoch began flying Thunder Tiger Easy Fly 40 Zach twelve assembled ARF himself father Duane watched few flying sessions has progressed point doing take offs approaches simple aerobatics has buddy-box landing credit Zach has developed good understanding aircraft flies should flying solo after few flights Model Aviation plittgerber truck bench seating Tom Egbert truck seating arrangement ASS~EO Brooner truck seating arrangement Phil Trowe Arvada Associated Modelers 9908 W 70th Place Arvada CO 80004 303 423-4482 David Larsen Box 353 Alcester SD 57001 larsenabcd@acsnetcom U] [ DTU 1 — Arizona / California / Hawaii / Guam / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom htlp//wwwana-1 Ocorn/ama Glenn Carter Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 see last months column additional AVPs Coordinatom Flying Site Assistance . previous columns have discussed general terms primary elements National Flying Site Assistance program have discussed efforts can made local level towards acquiring new flying sites well retaining existing sites clubs working within communities local level can national organization facilitate coordinate effort may best done networking federal agencies national organizations have impact andlor influence access public private lands myriad federal agencies national profit organizations can facilitate access public properties aeromodeling use have impact favorable consideration development new modeling facilities Through Flying Site Assistance program national organization should have active voice ongoing liaison agencies such Department Interior its various divisions US Forrest Service Bureau Reclamation BLM etc GSA DOD DOT other federal agencies control vast amounts public lands access aeromodeling use may possible National Guard another organization through its state organizations controls large training facilities throughout country could facilitate recreational activity leadership organizations congressional oversight committees need informed societal benefits aeromodeling contributions model aviation has made development aerospace industry education youth benefits provided communities Through educational liaisons process cooperative relationships will naturally develop will translate local level greater understanding cooperative temperament towards establishment development new aeromodeling facilities Equally important development cooperative relationships other national recreational organizations have supportive concerns programs similar aspirations access public lands Developing cooperative programs relationships organizations can extremely beneficial pooling resources increasing political viability Developing cooperative relationships will strengthen political position may well benefit creating programs enrich efforts both organization Boys Toys Next can dissuade perception establish model aviation recognized viable legitimate recreational activity adults families kids Till next time . Keepem safe Keepem flyn ber 1998 163 Associate Vice Presidenta Art Steinberg L President Redding Area Miniature Aircraft Club John DeCofano President Northern California RC Flyers extend welcome 1998 Northern California Regional Float Fly June 12-14 Previously held Shasta Lake annual float fly now moved Red Bluff California Through cooperative agreement Forrest Service new facility provides premier location popular annual event Mark calendars next years event must see Modelers 1998 Northern California Regional Float Fly enjoy wonderful evening beautiful setting provided perfect opportunity present AMAs Leader Club Award Northern California RC Unlimited Flyers District Xs newest Leader Club El Niiio finally gave guys break Sacramento Red Barons enjoyed picture perfect day Sunday Seaplane Event Camp Far West Lake Sheridan CA May 14-17 Above Wendell Bonner brings gorgeous quarter scale cub along shoreline camera shot Northern California Regional Float Fly provided wonderful opportunity families spend quiet weekend together Reno RC Clubs Rotary Rendeveux Part Deux June 13-14 Pictured Steve Winters BK-117 Robinson R-22 just two dozens RC rotororaft flown second annual helicopter fly-in High Sierras provided picture perfect backdrop Worlds Biggest Little City Reno NV proved perfect get away summer event West Cost IMAA Giant Scale Festival held Castle Field May 22-24 once again huge success plenty runway lots RV parking space commercial vendors lots California sunshine facility near Merced has proven perfect setting giant scale event U h-1iI[sDT1E i t Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 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 Bus 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Ken Walker left Dave Collis Daves tA Scale Balsa USA Cub powered Zenoah 62 Bruce Nelson AVP wrote first full weekend June Grindrod Flyers host Spring Float Fly Salmon Arm BC takes place Sandy Pointe camp ground Another unnamed group will host Fall Classic Float Fly Salmon Arm BC Sept 12-13 Contact persons Fall event George Hitchings 250 6795388 e-mail georgio@wkpowerlinkcom Ted Russell 250 675-4634 Ted Russell left Loren Barber Lorens Beaver Quadra Powered glass Beaver sports rivet detail mold made themselves Ted has giant scale Canadair Short Sunderland 4 Enya 4stroke engines Both bring out camera camp ground Float flying doesnt get better Bruces opinionEd event hard core float flyers arrive much weekend early make long enjoyable week Forty planes week 114 flyers registered weekend numbers never have wait long chance fly frequency control excellent nicest place have ever gone float flying people greatest quality models very high verified photos enclosed Stan Zulaski Newsletter Editor OMAS wrote unique opportunity presented itself Oregon Miniature Aircraft Squadron OMAS being invited provide radio control flight demonstrations model aviation display tent 1998 Rose Festival Airshow June 13 14 Three expert pilots giant scale aircraft selected fly demos Earl Aune Scale Masters Director flying beautiful F4U Corsair night fighter Randy Hansen flew Cessna Agwagon 1997 Top Gun Nieuport 28 Dick Hansen rounded out demo aircraft flights large aircraft easily visible airshow audience comments heard very favorable left Randy Hansen Earl Aune Dick Hansen Photo Mike Mcintyre Meanwhile display tent constantly busy Displayed about 30 model a/c rubber powered free flight control line models provided NW Fireballs U/C club own RIC models. R/C models ranged trainer giant scale Bill Ensleys giant Stinson SR-b Gary Reisdorfs Scale Masters Fleet Biplane Don Schaefers beautiful Spitfire Skyraider Also John Taylors Lockheed P-38 Joe Willmanns Zenith 40 Eagle II trainer Sig Fazer Several helicopters Dave Chris Olsen Gary Ledbetter Gary also brought twin engined Cessna 02-B Daryl Usher F-100 Super Sabre display Also Bob Stedtfelds Sikorski S-37 seaplane Ercoupe SE-5 Tom Jason Zulaskis Sig Super Chipmunk Top Flight P40 Gerry Stanleys Piper Cub floats combat wing Cliff Faruhams North American T-6 Gary Parkers Proctor Enterprises WWI Albatross DVa public response terrific members display kept talking better part weekend Point man display Joe Willmann said fun grown people ought have Truly weekend remember Brian Unwin reported 98 Great Oregon EXPO far biggest hits computer flight simulators R/C blimp tiniest kids caught quickly piloting blimp delighted watching much kids Brian also sent three photos winners a/c Steve Burchettes Zipper Best F/F Model Steves Corvallis Mel Marcums F6F-3 Hellcat Best C/L model Mel Eugene Best RIC Model Mike Paskys P51D Mikes Cottage Grove HOT FLASH U/C Dept Really Racing Bill Riegel Field Salem OR Oct 10 John Thompson CD john4OS 1 @ aolcom Model Aviation Display photo Cristin Zulaski

Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 View HQ See Page 184 Executive Council Meeting Highlights following motions made June 15 1998 Executive Council Meeting Muncie Indiana til es MOTION moved R Hanson X seconded W De Cou II AMA Executive Council approve grant 1998 Flying Site Assistance Fund amount $10000 Cal Poly Foundation support development Educational Flight Range MOTION passed 10 yes II III IV V VI X XI EVP NAA 2 no VIII IX MOTION II moved E MeCollough XI seconded C Foreman IV accept advance Scholarship Committees recommendation MOTION passed 11 yes II III IV V VI IX X XI EVP NAA 1 no VIII MOTION III moved S Frank VIII amend MOTION II include grant tacit approval subject ratification President EVP no second motion amend 4 MOTION IV moved R Hanson X seconded E MeCollough XI AMA Executive Council consider est additional funding submitted Save Mile-Square Park Committee approve additional $5000 support endorse effort MOTION passed unanimously MOTION V moved S Frank VIII seconded C Foreman IV Move resolve limit listing Model Aviation specific restrictions entry events both flying non-flying recognized sub categories within AMA ie Chartered Clubs AMA recognized regional organizations fully recognized AMA SIGs AMA Districts geographical areas MOTION passed unanimously October1998 149 Wi ti EC Meeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 741-0057 $10 minimum credit card orders EMLW LAcr AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth Dont believe everything see print problems doing research historical matters times what has published past correct know Well theres no guaranteed assurance accuracy although can usually take granted some types published material probably correct Typically list competition results placed what contest can relied although errors sometimes happen errors seem occur however published recollections some event years ago Its amazing often memories fall us trying recall details what happened etc someone attempting write history best protection against inaccuracy seems to get several accounts item theres good agreement between accounts chances reasonable accuracy probable case something written right after event likely accurate writing done years later What brings thoughts happens August 1998 Eagles Legacy article yours truly major error obvious now can attribute old age creeping senility comes wrote something hindsight now tells cant count memory alone anymore What said Good brothers won first Nationals Radio Control event 1936 Actually Chet Lanzo first Nats Radio Control event winner 1937 Good Brothers Walt & Bill won Nats RC event 1938 1939 1949 memory tells Good Brothers flew RC successfully 1936 though Nats year firmly connected Good brothers Whatever case know now trust memory too much especially regard anything published historical vein An old friend Mike Granieri caught Hes person memory can usually count set record straight about wrong information regarding aeromodeling history Mike also getting years doesnt rely memoryhe usually has documentation back up what says can name other people check case controversial historical discussion Mike pioneers hope honor Eagles II banquet Sept 12 Muncie year along dozens other deserving old-timers missed getting 1996 Eagles event due last-minute health problem though continues have medical miseries hopes somehow manage travel years event Likewise another friend having share aches pains hopes Eagles II Frank Tlush model engine manufacturing fame 1936 Texaco Trophy winner original model AMA Museum hopes able Muncie event September Walt Good too among planning comea family wedding 1996 prevented him being Eagles wife Joyce have 1998 event travel schedule Another pair great pioneers also planaing come health permitting both 83 thinking young active modelers Bob Cahill brother late Jim Cahill couldnt make 1996 event planning bring Don Bumbam former president Westinghouse Electric company Don has famous model own AMA Museumits rubberpowered model flown White House grounds Herbert Hoover president years Eagles event will also feature Hall Fame presentations 1998 winners Most will inducted year expected receive Hall Fame plaques Sept 12 banquet Muncie As written hadnt heard new Hall Famers several already indicated intent Eagles II Bob Aberle Art Schroeder George Steiner Frank Pannenter Jack Albrecht Maxey Hester Joe Koval Bill Netzeband Now magical September 11-12 weekend Eagles II very close seems obvious will another grand reunion manner Eagles Its too late part celebration AMA Headquarters still has information packages send request members friends invited come 150 Model Aviation JiEeIUF#jfeJip Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Well AMA Grand Event 1998 now record books piece recorded history say years event exercise patience tenacity would understatement fact didnt have monsoon year real plus What did have winds strong enough Friday evening during setup collapse 350-foot exhibitors tent shortly after midnight automobile accident non-AMA member along main road front AMA caused complete electrical power outage until late Saturday afternoon phones did come back line until Thursday Grand Event resounding success Make Take sections ran out kites AMA Delta Darts rockets Control Line models just after noon Sunday continuous line Radio Control training area 4 trainers buddy boxes continually air Control Line training circle stayed busy weekend well RC car area also line right up event closing Boys girls ages kept parents tow traveled area another learning about different segments modeling Saturday evening open general AMA membership meeting held under dining tent AMAs President Dave Brown gave report recent events happening within organization opened up discussion questions members Afterwards buffet dinner available AMA members also under dining tent nearly everyones perspective 1998 Grand Event very successful event missed year sure put calendar 1999 past month received letter short video Joe Di Prima newsletter editor Meroke Radio Control Club Franklin Square New York letter Joe discusses clubs participation Liberty Partnership Program funded state New York program designed Middle School children performing well school considered risk September 1996 Joe contacted director program offered class model building knowing whether kids would interested members Meroke Radio Control Club began bringing several models talking kids answering questions concerning models Next came Delta Dart building program increased interest brought about building 3 Great Planes PT-40s June 1997 PT-40 completed ready fly approximately 20 youngsters involved time program deemed success continued again 1997-98 school year time two PT-40s completed flown successfully Plans coming school year have expanded forming modeling clubs two Middle Schools As Alice Branch Program Director says modeling classes teach students teamwork cooperation interpersonal skills basics learning ultimate goal program teaching success through long term projects What students have learned literally what about what can accomplish just high can fly As youngster says video awesome made volunteers benefit comes interacting youngsters giving ones self sharing gaining extended family additional information concerning Liberty Partnership Program Joe De Prima may contacted 516 292-0247 Alice Branch maybe reached 516 463-6567 latter part June attended Technology Student Association TSA National Convention held year Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Charlie Bauer worked AMAs Education Booth handing out informational packets students educators Monday Tuesday Charlie assisted Tom Sanders Midwest Products timing Indoor Hand-Launched Glider flying competition high school level Midwest Products sponsor event annually commended involvement state national level As usual seems leamed the event watch young men women design build learn fly Hand-Launched Gliders several instances first experience designing flying type model airplane watched timed flights barely measured fractions second over 15 seconds winner years high school level competition repeated first-place finish last year over hundred students competing easy task fact winner just made through eliminations top ten anyone thinks todays youth take things seriously should attend just educational events Next years TSA National Convention scheduled held mid-June Tulsa Okiahoma Within modeling industry manufacturers take active part fostering education immediately comes mind Midwest Products Inc located Hobart Indiana major player modeling industry Midwest also major contributor both time assets field education Midwests Education Director Tom Sanders spark plug providing emphasis guidance events such ISA recently completed Science Olympiad man vision allows Tom latitude make such programs successful Frank Gareher President Midwest Products accompanying photo taken during AMAs Grand Event shows two gentlemen Tom hat discussing weather Frank Garcher Tom Sanders Midwest Products closing months column would like pass congratulations Lake Orion Middle School located Lake Orion Michigan Lake Orion Middle School Model Club being latest recipient AMA Youth Education Stipend YES Grant foresight enthusiasm Associate Principal Michael Stanek strong support Principal David Beiter through guidance Mr Harold Reuter program has excellent future ahead Below couple photos Harold sent show enthusiasm levels necessary make program such work October 1998 151 Til next month Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 al Office 919 787-7454 month am presenting Statement Financial Position presented us auditor statement presented comparative form might see numbers year ago cash position increased $728930 investment have insurance requirements investment money future expansions etc increased $399003 property equipment increased during year amount $161345 primarily investments computers software furniture fixtures office building Under Liabilities Net Assets section important items deferred membership December 31 1997 people money will assist running AMA 1998 deferred membership revenue item bold print represents people paid year advance 1999 dues bottom page will see total net assets increased $911983 have interest explanation some captions will beneficial items follows Prepaid Expenses item represents Nats supplies operating supplies office hand December 31 1997 Mortgage Note Receivable item represents principle amount due sale Reston property Accrued Expenses item appears under Current Liabilities section represents property tax owed end year Site Development account consists donations AMA used Muncie property Other Programs account record contributions made specific programs AMA primarily consists museum patrons donations have other questions about statement will happy discuss little thought today should apply appropriate Tis better appear fool open ones mouth remove doubt Until later . ENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable Current maturities mortgage payable capital lease obligations Accrued expenses Competition funds escrow Deferred membership revenue Total Current Liabilities DEFERRED MEMBERSHIP REVENUE 4050880.A&iQ85 311 121 LONG-TERM LIABILITIES Mortgage payable net current maturities Obligations under capital lease net current maturities 182397 741985793242 10025248343 842237 841585 Total Liabilities NET ASSETS Unrestricted net assets Unrestricted net assets available operations Designated Executive Council contingencies Temporarily restricted net assets Site development Scholarships awards Other programs Total Net Assets 35539752605757 39400003940000 74939756545757 30952 35668 50974 117594 48069 43305 62555 153929 76115696699686 $ 12815807 $ 11734553 152 Model Aviation ILITIES AND NET ASSETS 1997 $30003 1996 $87014 78200 41850 49992 3753829 76390 44289 47968 3852230 5204238 5034867 THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION DECEMBER 31 1997 AND 1996 ASSETS 1997 CURRENT ASSETS Cash cash equivalents Receivables Inventory cost Prepaid insurance Prepaid membership costs Prepaid expenses Prepaid taxes $ 3308262 191404 149240 120570 253145 21495 1996 $ 2579332 169298 159828 142983 188646 20439 Total Current Assets INVESTMENTS PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Land improvements Buildings improvements Computers software Museum contents library Furniture equipment Vehicles Total Cost Less accumulated depreciation 4044116 2913381 2746496 2422934 984628 175873 753486 110672 7194089 1603008 jiQi ~i478 2713496 2409635 916615 175873 718183 7032744 5591081 OTHER ASSETS Mortgage note receivable Life memberships receivable 247829 19400 267229 249840 2QQQ 2Zi40 MUSEUM COLLECTION $ 12815807 $ 11734553 October 1998 153 Connecticut / Maine / Massachuaetts / New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1 828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 AlIen Road Billerica MA 01821 -5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-31 46 MC McGuff 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 30 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Ed Thompson 27 E Greenwich Ave West Warwick RI 02893-5405 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1866 RHODE ISLAND AVP appears may need AVP Rhode Island area anyone interested give call will discuss job specifications pay GRAND EVENT 19981 would like write bit about event expect will considerable coverage other parts magazine As know weather parts country has very good year Indiana has no exception have heavy rains thunderstorms Friday 12th storm winds strong enough blow exhibition tent down about 100 feet x 300 feet modelers present managed protect items inside placing campers RVs also helped put up tent again although now about 100 feet shorter enough about 2AM Saturday morning automobile struck utility pole front AMA HQs damaging about 400 feet underground cable electricity off until about 4PM Saturday phone service restored until Thursday good start However weather cleared good day Saturday except quite windy Sunday weather good fairly good attendance Saturday Sunday fewer people As far know activities successful except too windy Saturday fly control-line models built children done Sunday would like thank everyone helped make event successful AMA staff donated time days support exhibitors help make events possible next time hear someone complaining about AMA remind events such activities free open public nearly unlimited flying including flights buddy box system Mealy doing walk around prior Mike McConnville demonstrating theYoung Eagles flight Jay another pilot Midwest aircraft powered Moki 18 atwere giving rides Sunday afternoon the Sunday showReese Airport joins AMA property 154 Model Aviation bition tent after re installed supposed have 100 feet longer environmentally correct way travel aircraft support equipment trailer Mike McConnville Steve Helms Futaba booth Preparing first flight controlline model about boys first attempt successful portion Ace booth Youngsters waiting try RIC car driving buddy box sign up area appeared always people eager try pond near entrance AMA facility several sailboats some scale boats such model riverboat models flew Sundays Airshow understand flew very well • IF-i 11 [ Uijji4Jj 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@idtnet Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstomn NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAE AFOENT CMR 460 sax ses APO AR 00703 Ray Juschkas 69 Livingston atreet St James NY 11780 James M Lewis PO 61 Ogdenburg NY 13669-0061 Bob McKay 109W Edward St Iselan NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Sos 613 Camillus NY 13031 Tow Murray 31 voorhees Once Ranking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodem 407 Wiltow Street Lockyort NY 14004 Bitt Poythreas 2 Hemlock Cnurt Saugerties NY 13477 Adam Battler 41 Perry Anense Latham NY 12110-2433 Tarry Tarranolra 101 Ornithtiald Endicon NY 13760-4329 Frequency Coordinator Los Baster 53 Airport Onmago County Airport Fulton NY 13069 3181 egg-8583 youve got plans trip out district year could very worthwhile call ahead try hook up some modelers along way Ive just finished month June traveled Muncie once Iowa City IA twice Evansville IN St Louis MO side trips location able find fellow modelers manufacturers very willing spend time talking about interests sport model aviation stop resulted invitation come fly local field attending EC meeting took advantage fact Grand Event underway main display tent jammed manufacturers flight line busy dawn until dusk Happily can report few other District II pilots getting time line during event got first taste electric flying using Dymond Crazee Electric will part permanent flying routine. Grand Event ran Jim Graham president Indianapolis Aero Club largest full-scale clubs country . second cousin full-scale pilot thoroughly impressed detail capabilities models saw Later month traveled Iowa City see daughter Amy receive Masters Degree Speech Pathology Montezuma Iowa just short ride school off went Sig Manufacturing located Montezuma welcomes modelers Harold Hester gave us cooks tour facility Hazel made sure didnt leave getting questions answered tour well worth time youre 1-80 area have hour spare saw virtually everything Sig manufactures being manufactured particular interest laser cutting machine Sure beats razor After tour Hazel sent us down road visit Maxey Hester busy building yet another Spacewalker gracious enough pull planes out hangar review its features son Mike family friend Steve Howard Mike De Cou Steve Howard get Spacewalker review Maxey Hester end month occasion go Evansville Indiana help Amy get settled summer digs host mentioned friend involved model aviation Well friends husband happened president local Evansville RC club telephone call later way meet Buford Lundy Heres what happened . believe trying meet modeler wherever go Buford Evansville police officer hes flying models us meet him easily accessible gas station mentioned particular club member hed like us meet Off went about meet Bill Kleinhaus AIVIA 101 Just about first general public AIVIA number issued Bill very active Scale modeler has great display NAA/AIvIA cards year since 1938 showed certificate proclaiming him Life Member #29 Gas Model Pioneers . certificate signed Charles Hampson Grant Bill Kleinhaus AMA 101 Buford Lundy Bills shop After enjoyable visit Bill Buford took us new ERCMAC club field field under construction concrete runway shelters taxiways etc taking shape history field something might put separate article short version saw survey stakes around present field bad omen started literally knocking doors found new site going flying before being chased old field did have few days home during month used visit Central Jersey RC Club annual fashion show Delta Dart fly CJRCC members experts Dart construction evidenced number flights 30-40 second range After flying event held gymnasium present asked vote choices aircraft entered fashion show winners pictured Mike Graham Henry Morgan Tom Murray Richie Blatt Tony Zampella ers Mike Graham Henry Morgan Tom Murray Richie Blatt Tony Zampella October1998 155 Associate vice Presidents Jim Graham President Indianapolis Aero Club checks details nifty fifty-one U] ki iI [UIIE 11 [e] bE Ohio / Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee eaei Calgary CooS Colorrrbas OH 43229-2a56 614 691-1643 David H Ellis 6261 DeWia Road Cross Loves WV 25313-1209 3a4 776-1406 Nelson Gould 1944 Idaho Street AIIeotoon PA 16103-8919 615 797-6597 John Hathaway 102 Woodorere Drive Nes Otanton PA 15672-9449 1412 925-3266 Donald Ktopp 637 Haroilso CooS Trappo PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Null 6042 Norwell Dioe Dayton OH 46449 937 435-9232 Matthew Turowuki RR03 600294 Dogroood Drive Droros PA 16222 717 622-0435 Joseph S Vlstay 1391 Croobrook Drivo PO 600 601 Moursee OH 43537-3562 Frequency Coordinator John Coifte 1012 Wyorrrrog Aveoso PoSy PoS PA 19704 Phove 717 2676970 DISTRICT III WEB PAGE District III now has its own official web page http/clubin-touchnetlclubs/AMADistrictIIJ /Defaulthtm Randy Charles manager page goal serve YOU welcome suggestions may have content size graphicsr whatever desire provide place exchange ideas news Please provide comment rcharles@ln touch net THE TAILSPINNERS Recently received following letter Roland Osborne Pataskala Ohio Tailspinners Reynoldsburg Ohio has existence since early 1980r5 founded small group Racers enjoyed getting together sharing talents expressing general willingness show teach other joys building flying RC model planes Over period time Club has lost number members help build maintain simple positive philosophy Though members may never receive recognition given big leagues gave themselves help promote perpetuate great hobby very reason Tailspinners RC Club wishes send $100 donation AMA Museum memory members listed below Jim Ingram Delbart MeKean Norm Hupp Elmer Tamanini John White John Ogershok Jim Harrison Ed Hanford Robert Klose Paul Krenelka Ralph Smith Bob Snider club will continue send donation manner end year have passed away during year hope have started something positive good cause other clubs might follow Thank Tailspinners generosity will appreciated TORKS Bill Murray President Ohio Radio Kontrol Society recently asked hadnt seen anything about club column reason no provided us anything TORKS hold several events year Most noted Heart Ohio Jet Scramble US Scale Masters Championship Another event float fly Lake Meekins lake private lake owned Gordon Meekins TORKS members Much fun Terry Nitsch checks out Dave Pickenpaughs North Star George Reverman prepares Gordon Meekins Otter flight MURRYSVILLE AREA RIC SOCIETY MARCS very active year picture below shot Field Day flight line front new flight shack airfield owned Dennis Downes hangars fullscale Super Cub property has two home-builts under construction support construction expertise considerable generousity flight shack built Labor members shack concrete block has wood stove electric generator large porch great retreat sunny days lane foreground scratch built Grumman American Cougar joint effort Brian Beskitt Ken Fabrizi club also gave two public demonstrations photo below static display provided request Saltsburg Pennsylvania Post Office About 40 planes represented Spacewalker foreground powered OS 300 twin built Orville Shaulis Behind giant-scale Laser 200 its owner Dave Manchester KRC ELECTRIC FLY worlds greatest electric fly-in hosted Keystone Radio Control Club will held September 18-20 certainly worth trip Allentown Pennsylvania have interest electric flying Up date information event can obtained KRC website http/wwwKRCorg Additional information can also obtained Durell Leister 116 Falcon Way Plymouth Meeting PA 19462 phone 610 825-7758 Model Aviation s efforts first photo shows transmitter impound area 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 Randy Elliott 103 Virginia Court Pulaski VA 24301 Home Phone 540 980-8461 Office Phone 540 994-2316 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757 421-4545 Office Phone 757 431-6009 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 tlyrrs@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 NEW AVP FOR VIRGINIA would like AMA District IV welcome Randy Elliott Pulaski Va AVP western area Virginia Randy started modeling around 1970 father bought him first Control Line 1990 started flying RC has also flown full-scale aircraft Randy member Pulaski County Flying Aces Contest Director active introductory pilot program club Randy will have approx 16 clubs will work western section Va will sending letter clubs near future NEWPORT NEWS PARK RADIO CONTROL CLUB Newport News Park Radio Control Club located Newport News Va annual Founders Day Event June 27th 1998 invited attend AMA chartered club has working Parks Recreation Dept together have come up very good flying site Newport News area Virginia has lot hard work clubs behalf lot support help understanding local government supported photo pit area runway notice kids lined up use buddy box system far end pit area club members young lady buddy box fellow background video camera Mike Munday clubs program director photo plane being flown buddy box plane buddy box system donated club York County Sheriffs Dept part DARE Program Drug Awareness Resistance Education last photo two individuals working together local Government officials made flying site reality right club president Joe Adam Joe second command York County Sheriffs Dept also heads up DARE program center Park Ranger Jon Gamache Jon has worked very hard help club fulfill dream flying site other gentlemans name did get apologize think club members club doing good job promoting hobby working kids developing good relations local government officials Newport News area interested making contact club can call Bill Howard club membership rep 887-9462 would like say thanks Alice Carl Munday members club hospitality NEW BERN AEROMODELERS New Bern Aeromodelers held mall show May 2nd 1998 Twin Rivers Mall New Bern NC club hoping build up membership showing public what modeling about photo display mall Thats month Go flying take kid share great hobby ber 1998 157 Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico / South Carolina Tenneasee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 12051 322-2127 FAX 205 252-2e54 E-mail jemcneill@junocom WEB-PAGE http//wwwscottnetkama Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chldgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wllhelmlna Chihasz 2526 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37517 John G Cooper 4788 Cioisier Cove Memphis TN 26115 James Alvis 5426 Mehvood Drive Jackooc MS 35211 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenolile SC 25615 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hansel 353 Briarwood #42 Meridian MS 35305 Louise Izzo 256 Hontridge Way Winteroprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorelee Dr N Charleston SC 25405 Chris Joiner 55 Lee Rd 235 Phenlo City AL 35567 Dr John Martin 2180 Tgentail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Annision AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30052 Curd Schointield 4135 NW 33rd Place Gainesville FL 32606 Melvin SIres 751 BoarOman Rd Aiken SC 25503 Frank Tiano 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi H C 566 Boo 10357 Fajardo Puerto Rico 00735 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy FIelds 183W Strichiand Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 504 654-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207W Sandoreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Woodvalley Rd NE Thomson GA 30524 Phone 705 557-5753 Computer Science Technology Expert Tom Rhodes S New York Blvd rly Hills FL 34465 Phone 352 527-0674 352 7552362 have 2 recent Council meetings Let tell ho i voted what am elected representative have right know couple meetings back Council authorized elected fiduciary/Exec VP Doug Holland fly California negotiate purchase IMS Show owner EVP clothed authority go high $100000 sale consummated $95000 voted yes projected purchase first opposed asked What getting money cant just start own Show save money? fine President Dave Brown said Everything already established vendors customers various companies etc already know about IMS Show sound investment Daves others experienced opinions changed mind voted yes threshold purpose purchase involvement enhance AMA income other sources besides dues money Dave has since issued lengthy 2 page question answer statement purchase want can mail FAX Tom Rhodes asked same sharp questions faxed Tom & Red Daves report Council voted $10000 Cal Poly Foundation Educ Flight Range voted yes because trust judgement Dist X VP Richard Hanson Ed McCullough moved Council accept advance Scholarship Committees recommendation Council voted $5000 additional Save Mile Sq Park Comm voted yes Motion made limit listings Mag specific restrictions entry recognized AMA sub-categories ie Chartered Clubs SIGs AMA Dists etc Unanimously passed promised Allen Taylor Griffen Ga Id mention Joe Gordon Mem Fun-Fly Labor Day Somehow Hdqrs left sanction out Maybe will get before Mem Day Ken Guilliford Pres Charleston SC RC Soc plenty worried about non-AMA persons sneaking Club field flying question land owner covered AMA insurance case accident Answerno covered Also Kens Club vicariously liable? Probably unless knowledge looked other way Nancy Riley Editor Lake Placid Fla Highlands RC Club wants see picture clubs Pilot Stations says made PVC pipe & plastic mesh Easily moved Minimal cost already stopped bad planes thanks nice snap Nancy see below Bham RC Club held Pattern Classic 401-406 2 days ago order host Pattern contest properly necessary have good judges club Morris Field uses club members judging want meet some above Club officials Judges Bham Club Included snap Sharman Corey Steve Wingard David England Mike Neville Dennis Jones Horace Winette Club President Ronnie Downs Mikes wife Judie Neville holding dog-Gracie Ruth Jones Allen Mosely Dennis & Mike co-CD ed affair friend Ed Harley Knoxville Tenn WEB page Ed lists various RC Fun-Flys Contests Dist V June 27/28 DMAC Club Decatur Ala held its Scale Contest 511 512 & 520 JSO its excellent Club Field James Ray CD above Jerry Stebbins Carl Grover Fred Hauck Bob Sweebe Ed Terry CD Pictured above Pierre Callens Navarro Florida very good friend Manny Sousa Gulf Breeze Fla Pierres L-16 Aeronca NEWS FLASH Daniel Larson wrote AMA Assoc Vps asking list chartered AIVIA clubs Memphis area got no reply fault failed provide Dist Assoc Vps lists Chartered Clubs District ALMA Hdqrs has promised immediately mail out 3 club lists Assoc Vps Dist V Heres heart-stopper John Ashe Knoxville Tennessee writes DREAM CONNECTION organization Knoxville dedicated making dreams come true children 4 thru 17 life threatening illnesses 1997 provided 47 dreams children cost $80000 Anything little dog sending Hawaii Funding comes donations golf tournaments auctions radiothons etc 100% money raised goes purpose intended mailed check $10 myself OK heres snap above showing Fred Harbin Jean Edwards Steve Hunley DREAM CONNECTION organization Corey King new Tower Trainer model airplane Corey saw flying hospital room said wanted AMA Club #1572 Volunteer Aeromodelers Knoxville presented him plane make him happy official Dist WEB http//wwwscottnetIama shows WEB link AMA WEB viceversa AMA Hdqrs WEB lists Dist V clubs own WEB listed state have Club WEB page want included Dist V WEB mail can ad * 158 Model Aviation nois / lndiana/ Kentucky/ Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 sysbauer@charliecnsiitedu 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 Buckiogham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indians Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th 51 Bedford IN 47421 -31 08 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct 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 1236 Higginaville MO 64037 660 584-6284 Fax 660 584-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 http//wwcsamiitedu/amadi5t6findexhtm Second Place went another F- 16 military trim Thomas Lott Vine Grove KY third place awarded Dave Comenzind Radcliff KY fine Excell 30 helicopter well-done Kadet Senior OS 61 big wheels make landings breeze tall grass Owned Roy Friedersdorf Vaughn Creviston working Grasshopper raffled off Note part firmly glued finger Roy Vaughn completed Grasshopper Norvel engine HiTech Radio Information pictures supplied Jim Skaggs GUSTON KY Club #1129 Knox Model Airplane Club participated Community Awareness Hobby Show Elizabethtown Mall Twenty three planes helicopters display club members present answer questions on-lookers Winners chosen peoples choice vote Picture view display Joe Brown Brandenburg KY placed first beautiful F-16 GAS CITY IN Club #2951 Converse Flying Eagles held great Mall show 80 plus planes display promise next year reach 100 mark aircraft display Roy Friedersdorf sent stack pictures some follow view some planes Ray Moonyhan Dean Thompson Glenn Robins background t looking P-47 Howard Martz second place scale L R Buford Schafer Ray Moonyhan VP Howard Martz Ray past president Howard public relations person club Some club members assisted putting together fine model show October1998 159 Associate Vice Presidents EI1iI[saUIEI is] IU Iowa Michigan / Minnesota / Wisconsin Dave Gish Vice President 5435 St Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Tel 319 766-2202 Fax 319 766-4038 Email goflyl @lisconet Joe Campopiano 3709 SW 4th St Des Moines IA 50315 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Tray MI 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Thomas 0 Lazar 435 Hubbell St Marshall WI 53559-9409 Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey MI 49770 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9306 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 Dist VII wins Shown below photo David Pinegar pilot Mariano Alfafara builder clipped wing Cub took 1st place Team Scale Top Gun 1998 Both members RC Club Detroit Congratulations 22 registered pilots flew nearly 100 flights attended enjoyed event got some good press Ottumwa Courier well some KIVO TV time evening news ladies charge food again excelled satisfying hunger & padding club coffers Im indebted folks helped make happen jobs like food service pilot registration airplane inspections radio impound flight line control PA system announcer field preparations raffle ticket sales video taping photographer dinner ticket sales big screen TV prizes non-competitive plaques etc well get idea takes lot work lot people create success point counted 64 vehicles parking lot lot public exposure event pleased 42 people attend RC dinner Godfathers Pizza hope evening program exceeded expectations charming photographer TV station takes try controls Note event hosted Ottumwa RC Flyers above text past club president Don Wasson No matter direction looked saw whole lot people having whole lot fun events great qualified solo pilot can enter Its free believe need luck skill win well maybe little extra skill wouldnt hurt As usual Hazel Maxey running around making sure everyone having good time something flew take home Dont know what would Des Moines Modelaires work very hard make event great success am very proud state Sig Mfg Dist VII Iowa based company DG Model Aviation super events occurred June Dist VII IMAA Mini-festival Sig Mfgs Fly-in Mini-festival Sig Mfg Fly-in I] F-li 1 [SI quinn i1 i@J ii Arkansas / Louisiana / New Masico / Oklahoma / Tesas Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N Brazos St Weathertord TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817 599-7131 E-mail afrank69@ajrmailnet wwwAMA-Diat-8org Associate Vice Presidents 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 126-14 SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 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 quite challenging task confront writing monthly column will consider needs modeling within entire five state region Dist VIII divergency what modeling within region extensive diverse interests 15000 members awesome times during travels throughout district Im confronted members tend have tunnel vision relative own personal interests within modeling no special-interest within modeling has majority membership specialinterest members largest sub-specialty within modeling does have 10 percent membership extensive overlap within special-interest membership nationally past personally have member several special-interest groups simultaneously therefore feel personal special-interest modeling given significant attention magazine representative AMA general remember through combined efforts of us vanous divergent modeling interests coming together represent confront needs aircraft modeling AMA glue bonds modelers together Editorial written 1% [150 members District VIII] always unhappy about somethingall others need read following During first year representing district national organization having visited numerous members clubs activities modeling gatherings have repeatedly heard following statement As member am unhappy AMA wants AMA wants give enough attention Usually referenced ones own special-interest within modeling have heard similar comments almost specific area sub specialty and/or recognized special-interest group within modeling Let tell no AMA wants because AMA its members representatives no collective consciousness unconsciousness up Muncie Wizard Oz causes AMA programs way another AMA us its members manifest programs & proposals submitted representative presented entire body oversees organizationthe Executive Council 11 member geographically proportioned membership elected Board Directors council operates parliamentary procedure requiring quorum attendance majority voting no magician pulling strings behind stage trying anything against specific interest modeling want something different hopefully betterthen take hand making so! Draft up outline would want see things different better Just complaining fussing about things Internet event gathering contest club meeting will make ithappen!!! fully entitled memberdraft up proposal think things should better different Get some feedback proposals other members have similar concerns submit representative governing body AMA presented entire board academythat things get changed! false notion AMA wants just academy directed representative boardstop just verbally complaining propose things should better! things become different Propose submit constructive suggestions improving problems see Just crying sky falling didnt get chicken little very far will follow up coherent proposals make things better So put thoughts ideas suggestions improvement papershare others send will follow up proposals suggestions AMA glue bonds modelers together Internet E-mail communications Georgetown Texas Czep@aolcom Bob Czepiel [11114 Orsini Place Austin TX 78750] Georgetown Aero Modelers Newsletter Editor Eagle Eye News wrote get best bang buck 5 advertising modeling event 1 AMA magazine publication contest listings non-flying events small display Ads 2 Get Dist VIII E-mail bulletin board list free charge Dist VIII WWW site [wwwAMA Dist-8org]include date/times directions cost details like will concessions 3 Mail package charter club newsletter editors area list of charter clubs alphabetically zip code may found wwwAMA Dist-8orgI put together package letter explaining event thanking editor publicity b black white flyer used newsletter c half size quarter size b/w flyer copiessome newsletter editors may want devote full page event d Six color flyers posting/distributing flying field package including postage cost about $075 mailed about 40 clubs enough money left over make flyers distribution several hobby shops overran budget couple bucks package MUST sent least two months before event newsletter editors can get next edition surprising notices receive week before eventthis too late much put field bulletin board method seemed work about 200 people first swap meet February 1999 swap meet will expand distribution hope attract 400 people have already rented hall twice big will open business Friday Saturday does pay advertise! above comments reprinted authors permission AMA glue bonds modelers together PS Some have asked photographs column just takes lots space post between 50 75 digital photos monthly modeling activity within District VIII district WWW site wwwAMA-Dist-8org Hying Fun FellowshipSandy Frank ber1998 161 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1609 Main St Williston ND 58801 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Salina 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 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 80919-1788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Colorado Nobler RC models Original RC kit first flew March 98 kit produced anymore News Nebraska May 3rd 16 mile cross country RIC fly held between Valley Fremont via Omahawks R/C club Ten pilots flew route about 40 others serving drivers spotters etc An optional poker card pickup enroute $1 pot added winner held three jacks Good weather no mishaps Turn around stop rolls coffee etc PS am member Omahawks AMA SAM newly chartered Midwest Performance flyers Dick Behrens 8521 North Ridge Dr Omaha NE 68112 402 451-6397 May 3 1998 Cross Country Fly Plane/pilotDriver Ed Splittgerber Tom Egbert Bob Zitzlsperger Gale Sherman Tom Shapland Larry Pleiss Malt Biga Ron Beauchene Nick Brown Dick Behrens Dave Sweney Ed Jelnick Bob Roegge Bill Neumeyer Jeny Chaffield Skip Brown Mrs Biga Don Linquist Mrs Biga Jeff Brooner spotters include club members kids grand kids etc Card official Gene Alexander Safety official Roger Payne Rolls Carol Bebrens News South Dakota just wanted let know building season over eastern South Dakota change seasons means fun fly events being held regularly training sessions full swing club Beresford Area Radio Flyers has several new members year majority new members young pilots wanting receive instruction also have some new members veteran pilots some folks getting radio control model flying retirement hobby important thing us business booming read publication others young people getting invulved model building flying may come go some kind cycle club thirty pilots currently has five members would fit yuuth category true have elected begin flying ARF type model instructors other club members soon begin discussing benefits building kit Usually students second third model requires real building just assembly Kyle Gates pictured below young pilot began flying ARF training progressed rapidly because model straight flew well first building project involved Tower Hobbies Kaos now working plans-built Fun Fly Hots Kyle shown building room holding profile fuse Hots has wing tail surfaces nearly finished has picked up great deal building experience two projects Zachaiy Holoch began flying Thunder Tiger Easy Fly 40 Zach twelve assembled ARF himself father Duane watched few flying sessions has progressed point doing take offs approaches simple aerobatics has buddy-box landing credit Zach has developed good understanding aircraft flies should flying solo after few flights Model Aviation plittgerber truck bench seating Tom Egbert truck seating arrangement ASS~EO Brooner truck seating arrangement Phil Trowe Arvada Associated Modelers 9908 W 70th Place Arvada CO 80004 303 423-4482 David Larsen Box 353 Alcester SD 57001 larsenabcd@acsnetcom U] [ DTU 1 — Arizona / California / Hawaii / Guam / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone 602 708-0222 E-mail richh@primenetcom htlp//wwwana-1 Ocorn/ama Glenn Carter Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 see last months column additional AVPs Coordinatom Flying Site Assistance . previous columns have discussed general terms primary elements National Flying Site Assistance program have discussed efforts can made local level towards acquiring new flying sites well retaining existing sites clubs working within communities local level can national organization facilitate coordinate effort may best done networking federal agencies national organizations have impact andlor influence access public private lands myriad federal agencies national profit organizations can facilitate access public properties aeromodeling use have impact favorable consideration development new modeling facilities Through Flying Site Assistance program national organization should have active voice ongoing liaison agencies such Department Interior its various divisions US Forrest Service Bureau Reclamation BLM etc GSA DOD DOT other federal agencies control vast amounts public lands access aeromodeling use may possible National Guard another organization through its state organizations controls large training facilities throughout country could facilitate recreational activity leadership organizations congressional oversight committees need informed societal benefits aeromodeling contributions model aviation has made development aerospace industry education youth benefits provided communities Through educational liaisons process cooperative relationships will naturally develop will translate local level greater understanding cooperative temperament towards establishment development new aeromodeling facilities Equally important development cooperative relationships other national recreational organizations have supportive concerns programs similar aspirations access public lands Developing cooperative programs relationships organizations can extremely beneficial pooling resources increasing political viability Developing cooperative relationships will strengthen political position may well benefit creating programs enrich efforts both organization Boys Toys Next can dissuade perception establish model aviation recognized viable legitimate recreational activity adults families kids Till next time . Keepem safe Keepem flyn ber 1998 163 Associate Vice Presidenta Art Steinberg L President Redding Area Miniature Aircraft Club John DeCofano President Northern California RC Flyers extend welcome 1998 Northern California Regional Float Fly June 12-14 Previously held Shasta Lake annual float fly now moved Red Bluff California Through cooperative agreement Forrest Service new facility provides premier location popular annual event Mark calendars next years event must see Modelers 1998 Northern California Regional Float Fly enjoy wonderful evening beautiful setting provided perfect opportunity present AMAs Leader Club Award Northern California RC Unlimited Flyers District Xs newest Leader Club El Niiio finally gave guys break Sacramento Red Barons enjoyed picture perfect day Sunday Seaplane Event Camp Far West Lake Sheridan CA May 14-17 Above Wendell Bonner brings gorgeous quarter scale cub along shoreline camera shot Northern California Regional Float Fly provided wonderful opportunity families spend quiet weekend together Reno RC Clubs Rotary Rendeveux Part Deux June 13-14 Pictured Steve Winters BK-117 Robinson R-22 just two dozens RC rotororaft flown second annual helicopter fly-in High Sierras provided picture perfect backdrop Worlds Biggest Little City Reno NV proved perfect get away summer event West Cost IMAA Giant Scale Festival held Castle Field May 22-24 once again huge success plenty runway lots RV parking space commercial vendors lots California sunshine facility near Merced has proven perfect setting giant scale event U h-1iI[sDT1E i t Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 15618 NE 56th Way Redmond WA 98052 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 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 Bus 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Ken Walker left Dave Collis Daves tA Scale Balsa USA Cub powered Zenoah 62 Bruce Nelson AVP wrote first full weekend June Grindrod Flyers host Spring Float Fly Salmon Arm BC takes place Sandy Pointe camp ground Another unnamed group will host Fall Classic Float Fly Salmon Arm BC Sept 12-13 Contact persons Fall event George Hitchings 250 6795388 e-mail georgio@wkpowerlinkcom Ted Russell 250 675-4634 Ted Russell left Loren Barber Lorens Beaver Quadra Powered glass Beaver sports rivet detail mold made themselves Ted has giant scale Canadair Short Sunderland 4 Enya 4stroke engines Both bring out camera camp ground Float flying doesnt get better Bruces opinionEd event hard core float flyers arrive much weekend early make long enjoyable week Forty planes week 114 flyers registered weekend numbers never have wait long chance fly frequency control excellent nicest place have ever gone float flying people greatest quality models very high verified photos enclosed Stan Zulaski Newsletter Editor OMAS wrote unique opportunity presented itself Oregon Miniature Aircraft Squadron OMAS being invited provide radio control flight demonstrations model aviation display tent 1998 Rose Festival Airshow June 13 14 Three expert pilots giant scale aircraft selected fly demos Earl Aune Scale Masters Director flying beautiful F4U Corsair night fighter Randy Hansen flew Cessna Agwagon 1997 Top Gun Nieuport 28 Dick Hansen rounded out demo aircraft flights large aircraft easily visible airshow audience comments heard very favorable left Randy Hansen Earl Aune Dick Hansen Photo Mike Mcintyre Meanwhile display tent constantly busy Displayed about 30 model a/c rubber powered free flight control line models provided NW Fireballs U/C club own RIC models. R/C models ranged trainer giant scale Bill Ensleys giant Stinson SR-b Gary Reisdorfs Scale Masters Fleet Biplane Don Schaefers beautiful Spitfire Skyraider Also John Taylors Lockheed P-38 Joe Willmanns Zenith 40 Eagle II trainer Sig Fazer Several helicopters Dave Chris Olsen Gary Ledbetter Gary also brought twin engined Cessna 02-B Daryl Usher F-100 Super Sabre display Also Bob Stedtfelds Sikorski S-37 seaplane Ercoupe SE-5 Tom Jason Zulaskis Sig Super Chipmunk Top Flight P40 Gerry Stanleys Piper Cub floats combat wing Cliff Faruhams North American T-6 Gary Parkers Proctor Enterprises WWI Albatross DVa public response terrific members display kept talking better part weekend Point man display Joe Willmann said fun grown people ought have Truly weekend remember Brian Unwin reported 98 Great Oregon EXPO far biggest hits computer flight simulators R/C blimp tiniest kids caught quickly piloting blimp delighted watching much kids Brian also sent three photos winners a/c Steve Burchettes Zipper Best F/F Model Steves Corvallis Mel Marcums F6F-3 Hellcat Best C/L model Mel Eugene Best RIC Model Mike Paskys P51D Mikes Cottage Grove HOT FLASH U/C Dept Really Racing Bill Riegel Field Salem OR Oct 10 John Thompson CD john4OS 1 @ aolcom Model Aviation Display photo Cristin Zulaski