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A News Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 View HQ See Page 168 ________________________________________ Flying site -assistancethis name FindingPreservingMaintaininggame know Joe Beshar FSAthe availability flying sites remains 198 Merritt Dras highest priority Oradell NJ 07649for practice Fax 201 261-1281model aviation Tel 201 261-0223only present its future has long recognized AIVIA thus action being taken address issue establishing program support membership regarding flying site matters As name implies its purpose help flying site activities need new flying sites equal importance lose now have main objectives communicate assist situations guidance advice ideas can helpful vehicle accomplish requires network volunteers Volunteers geographic locations possible responsibility will keep eyes ears open goings-on particular area lot reading newspapers watching listening news will involved along being touch assigned areas whatever manner necessary Politically financially sncially etc volunteers will connection point contact AMA Hying Site Assistance Coordinator purpose structure need timely information allowing pro-active approach flying site concerns rather reactive approach process will published future encourage communicating write fax whatever thoughts experiences accomplishments successes ideas can consolidate joint effort benefit clubs best leaming curve did doing it works great Frank Andrews Centerville Massachusetts referring loss Galeville NY flying field letter National Free Flight Society digest cites have flying site Cape Cod Falmouth near Otis Air Force Base Francis Crane Wildlife Conversation Area time Coonamsett Airport Crane area administered meticulously maintained Mass State Division Fisheries Wild Life conservation area shared harmoniously according seasons following groups hikers horseback riders dog trainers bird watchers RC flyers Free Flighters New England Wakefield Group has held Free Eight meets spring fall number years site Crane hazards however models occasionally come down pine trees surrounding large open area So see can done will Frank further states seems absurd excellent flying site Galeville available enjoyment Free Flighters other interest groups federal government agencies exists negative attitude toward model airplane flying sites believe due lack understanding what model aviation really has offer must turn around positive attitude model aviation educational age groups Jr Sr career builder has proven entry full-scale aviation opportunity AMA member should promote scene positive future us interested model aviation ability flying sites Involvement important AMA member commit being involved concerned need flying fields must promote need during everyday activities making consistently known benefits can gained involvement aeromodeling Dont forget astronaut involved aeromodeling time other Speak up service club meetings speak up local town meetings speak up political campaign gatherings local federal promote repromote will amazed cooperative relationship can generated Remember involvement now may save get flying site looking AMA members interested serving Flying Site Assistance volunteer Please write call fax consideration Thank n Krafft incumbent am Donald C Krafft reside Duxbury MA have District VP 13 years During time have tried promote model aviation way could Representing district times balancing act between what best AMA what best District believe has fairly successful elected same policies will used next three years vote would appreciated Thank District V Jim McNeilI incumbent Jim McNeil Bham AL AIVIA #L-2 have experience 25 years Council have held office except Pres AIVIA service organization formed help enjoy hobby model airplanes have fun AMA works FCC pmvide frequencies insurance companies protect clubs field owners works help get keep flying sites travel constantly Fun-Hys Contests Club Meetings etc expose myself AIVIA representative Dist Web Page http\\wwwscottnetk-ama Web try show clubs can Fun-Flys try take pictures people preference models highlight contestants CDS officials family members spectators magazine member equal Famous ones new members FF CL RC same have always reported mysteries Council meetings know true am provided annual District Budget fed dues money spending try river people mail out videos booklets Robts Rules hooks etc free 140 Model Aviation rict fun thing Both opponents race fine people think whomever select will get good representative Jim Weems name Jim Weems am resident small community just south Birmingham first joined AMA sometime back 60s became Leader Member December 1975 February t977 became Contest Director RJC Scale Judge 19771 helped form AMA Air Show Team 1978 gained sanction BAMA Flyers Air Show Team served almost capacity team include Manager also hold position Giant Scale Inspector have met Division because different functions AMA elected position think much emphasis should placed Associate Vice Presidents Since work full time have time frequently travel region think valuable information can funneled through Associate VPs also have very strong feelings about conservation flying fields loss flying field loss membership Again feel Associate VP could play major role situations directing information District VP am also strong advocate safety insurance background wife legal profession know what can happen fail pay attention actions would appreciate vote feel could properly represent am internet wish E-mail jimweems@bellsouthcom Norm Deputy am Norman Deputy Warner Robins Georgia am asking vote elect representative AMA Executive Council serve members district advocate fresh new approach spirit openness District V improved communications theme candidacy support new initiatives within district significantly improve communications coordination between District V members other districts AMA Executive Council HQ Muncie will become well informed AMA district district has very diverse active community modelers deserves dedicated representative will address venues sport aviation hobby will seek out views concerns intend elected ensure issues presented Executive Council Advanced technology has provided us fairly new communication vehicle via Internet e-mail will pursue enabling members clubs district quickly coordinate communicate efficiently effectively support creation District V web site implemented support District V VP volunteers site will hub communications within district will publicize modeling event activities district regardless size no cost chartered clubs members elected Vice President District V intend effectively utilize Associate Vice Presidents intended AMA bylaws will define areas responsibility ensure AVPs kept informed become pro-active chartered clubs within assigned area look forward serving members District V representative Executive Council Please visit http/wwwhomnetk-gamaldistricthtml District VII Dave Gish incumbent dont believe long involved Campaign Statements will no exception first experiences model aircraft started back before WW II now know approximately old am well get qualifications Vice President First already have fairly good working knowledge what required VP because took over Don Bentfield due unfortunate death have served since February 1998 have built flown free flight control line radio control models first AMA number obtained back 1943 have actively involved AMA last twelve years During modeling career have belonged six clubs served president twice never thrown out of Before serving Dist VII VP AVP Iowa am elected will perform ~required duties office will strongly attempt put fun hobby its number requirement am retired now means Im available whenever need District IX Russ Miller incumbent Serving AMA District Nine VP delight position enjoy Getting around district functions meeting modelers main goals Distance has factor past nor will future get club function meet modelers local flying field something enjoy doing Serving Executive Council rewarding interesting Keeping best interests District Nine whole AMA always important end main objectives Vice President AMA has gone through some interesting changes however have learning experiences Executive Council has always tried keep way clear forward movement though times road may have rocky AMA still viable strong organization its delivery goods services members Serving budget committee AMA Scholarship committee have two major assignments though budget committee does consume lot time still enjoyable area feel can contribute Academy Model Aeronautics As can tell past performance work betterment sport flying models category consider facets AMA important Whatever interest may important time have problems dont haste get hold will provide some assistance solving problem coming up best solution concerns Thanks advance vote support have questions concerns feel free call contact net e4de#eC Dave Brown incumbent great honor nominated candidate re-election AMA President 18 years have served Executive Council last 3 President have learned lot about what takes effective President Being effective President easy need figure out way get 13 elected individuals own personality ideas background constituency work together cohesive unit accomplish goals organization seen eyes its 150000 members Presidents ability derive consensus group first step process must work staff through Executive Director see policies programs decided Executive Council implemented important President have vision important President has perspective different problems confront modelers different areas country What really important however President have respect trust Executive Council members Without such respect trust no President will have significant degree success President has virtually no authority anything support rest Executive Council members have proven ability work well both Executive Council members Staff Both have interesting experience Executive Council made up very diverse group very intelligent very hardworking people have proven up challenge keeping group focused subject hand yet same time letting member have say group will sometimes stray subject hand doing create some great ideas fine line between getting business hand done allowing creative interaction group can tell Executive Council diverse group people best interest Aeromodelers November 1998 141 AMA heart have common interest uncommon desire work butts off behalf What dont have common personalities have asked several EC members name two EC members similar personality have yet get answer Presidents job transcend personality differences ignoring create working group have done well believe have better working group now have ever believe leadership has lot instrumental hiring Joyce Hager Executive Director have found her staff delight work nearly daily basis Campaign promises AMA presidential candidate will always ring hollow President can accomplish what can convince Executive Council will make promise however will work hard ask vote dont expect vote blindly ask ask Vice President opinion After best position assess job have done Richard D Hanson AMA #69547Scottsdale Arizona AMA headed right direction As membership association serving needs membership Are doing right things right reasons right way very much legitimate questions AMA member ask ask organization Most certainly doing some things right unfortunately however necessarily doing right things has perplexing answers questions have lead inc dedicate personal time efforts Academy Model Aeronautics seek election office AMA President As look Twenty First Century AMA faces numerous challenges both within organization outside well host new challenges yet foreseen meet challenges AMA must have effective leadership clear focus its purpose innate vision future success achieving vision depends greatly upon establishing clearly defined set goals objects lead organization toward achieving vision support primary purpose serving membership would offer three very simple yet critical goals Academy 1 promotion model aviation recognized viable legitimate recreational activity adults families youth success stories aeromodeling its worthy contributions communities schools youth programs social welfare need told neighbors politicians governing bodies general public 2 development fulfillment National flying Site Assistance Program geared toward acquisition development retention flying sites Though criticality issue may very state state region region no doubt flying sites no longer have hobby Moreover problem going away rather growing severity gradually impacting areas across country up now never considered possibility loosing local flying site failure establishing effective proactive safeguard today decidedly foretells gradual dwindling extinction hobby 3 Further development out reach programs introduce model aviation newcomers ages AMA has developed excellent educational program important program needs nurtured enhanced expanded bring enrichment model aviation huge generation baby boomers rapidly approaching retirement young families struggling lock traditional family values generation troubled youth torn competing interests often enticed drugs street crime Aeromodeling has provided thirty years recreation participating model aviation have made commitment giving back organization has largely contributed enjoyment hobby have done last five years serving District X VP AMA Executive Council will continue AMA President am accomplished public administrator commercial pilot over 6000 hours helicopters airplanes currently manage aviation section State Arizona also have over 25 years active duty reserve component military service achieving rank Major USAR Anthony Jay once said can judge leaders size problems tackle people nearly always pick problem own size know know am big enough handle problem allment Im turning column over George Abbott feel good way get know sound committee get benefit contributors particular expertise George electrical engineer registered PE served officer US Air Force has modeling about 60 years starting Rubber gas Free Flight Control Line started 1941 Al Fireball since 1967 Radio Control currently serves Associate VP AMA District IV has also involved full-scale aviation 50 years restoring several old airplanes building several experimental airplanes currently flies Corben Baby Ace Spezio Sport Tu-Holer 1946 Luscomb 8-A has written previous articles Model Airplane News Model Aviation topics sound vibration wealth experience Im sure can understand pleased am George agreed serve sound committee Sound Model Site Layout George Abbott As know important issues facing modeling community today flying site acquisition retention probably significant factor issue noise should try make distinction between sound noise Without getting lot technical legal details purposes noise sound irritating neighbors noise what want minimize As stated last article column keep fields must avoid subjecting neighbors what perceive objectionable noise purpose article provide some guidelines field layout based assumptions about acceptable noise neighbors property guidelines should useful laying out field determining prospective site feasible Bear mind general guidelines purposely made simple possible local noise ordinances may complex may well represent rather different noise levels guidelines based upon following assumptions 1 airplanes will meet AMA guideline 90 dBA nine feet 2 Based upon local ordinances maximum acceptable noise level time neighbors property line 50 dBA Thus require noise level neighbors property line 40 dB less nine feet assumptions can determine minimum distance airplane can approach neighbors property line meet 50 dBA limit will use following formula interested mathematical details may contact author GAbbott462@AOL COM Let D equal distance between airplane property line straight line distance ground level slant 142 Model Aviation Maclaughlin distance would include altitude airplane D antilog4OdB/20 feet airplane may several airplanes flying same time worst case would airplanes distance 900 feet same time As number airplanes doubled neighbors perceived noise level increases 3dB Thus airplane air level 50 dBA two would 53 dBA four 56 dBA eight 59 dBA Since unlikely models air would exactly 900 feet same time would randomly scattered around flying area reasonable base estimate two airplanes Assuming two airplanes would require reduction 43 dB meet objective can obtained either reducing noise level airplane 87 dBA nine feet increasing D 1271 feet will probably two airplanesall different distances within flyover area making analysis much complex Also club might choose allow sound levels higher AMA guideline 90 dBA nine feet would plugged formula provide different required distance neighbor However purpose article lets stick AMA guidelines use 1300 feet required distance edge flyover area neighbors property line have reasonable assurance field would pose noise problem 1 flyover area can no closer 1300 feet nearest neighbors property line 2 airplanes must meet AMA guidelines 90 dBA nine feet 3 further analysis should made determine maximum number airplanes allowed fly same time should give idea real estate required establish field will lead quarrels neighbors * smw rnwr w AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth second Celebration Eagles now history Will another Perhapsthe next logical time year 2000 could momentous occasion turn century signifying dramatic point AMAs future now looking back still order three years 1996 year first Celebration Eagles through 1998 have said lot about old days people gained fame back 1930s 40s SOs Much has help relative newcomers have AIvIA 30 40 years gain appreciation have made major contributions beginnings aeromodeling history Its what heritage about learning got now However like start next century will pretty much end era pioneers became famous during era will no longer ustoo gone already brings up point Reality says have few years tie up loose ends regarding have yet honored pioneering contributions because remember what others have done may around tell about Yet still dozens candidates recognition registration AMAs history famous aeromodelers will lot harder people tell about did what past part era themselves Research will required will depend mostly upon what previously published subject Unfortunately may people did great things relatively unpublicized brings up another point lot what has published involves competition-type model activity contest record performances Its lucky people wed like honor involved such activity makes research easier looking back 40 50 years ago situation began change drastically 60s due mostly booming growth Radio Control activity turned out largely noncompetition-oriented Until 60s practically AMAs membership involved competition activity thousands new members joined afterward mainly interested flying funsport flying became known although contradiction since word sport implies competition Regardless roughly 90% approximately 20000 members involved competition activity through SOs few years laterbeginning 60s enormous shift growth quickly increased membership exceed 100000 relatively few newcomers formal competition shift chances recognition individuals national scale greatly diminished problem natural could modeler mostly flying fun club field rather regional national competition covered model press make claim fame short nature new circumstances left opportunities recognition still contest record scene now scene minority activity instead major once modem aspect aeromodeling history suggests next century will need develop new ways recognize outstanding individuals resting challenge future generations Interestingly situation could actually help solve current problem trying recognize old-timers latter gone focus will likely fewer people base well over 100000 modelers mostly flying own pleasure instead trophies records national publicity opportunities individuals will probably much less used Hall Fame selection may therefore become simpler process future fewer candidates have noted recent years us have part selection process until now will relief pass torch younger folks better able sort out judge future candidates based much different world modeling activity next few years can expected therefore become period transition names familiar us now will become better known probably reasons different have used Emphasis may well focus technical achievement perhaps special high-tech building techniques area current development may well blossom much bigger activity what call Micro RC tiny models inches wingspan rather feet Out may well come fame successful However thing past has taught us attempts predict future typically short-sighted future often far progressive radical current imaginations able conceive future should interesting could very boring know answers now So heres whatever comes mber1998 143 999- 9 Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 still focusing education months column going take different twist have road great deal month July have some really interesting news pass members Earlier year reported Academy Model Aeronautics joined National Coalition Aviation Education NCAE Last week NCAEs board directors AMA met Washington DC set tone next years programs group made up 42 member organizations take roots field aviation interested NCAEs website address relating educational issues opportunities www aviationeducation org highlights during NCAE meeting meeting Mrs Lisa Bacon American Institute Aeronautics Astronautics AIAA Among things Lisa does aviation education has Educator Grants available through office annually appeared grants $500 less easily achievable educators requiring help presenting aviation related programs further information what available through AIAA contact Mrs Lisa Bacon AIAA 1801 Alexander Bell Dr Suite 500 Reston VA 20191-4344 Tel 703 264-7527 Fax 703 264-7551 E-mail lisab@aiaaorg anyone requesting AMAs Educators Packet will now include NCAEsA Guide Aviation Education Resources have requested received AMA Educators Packet past would like have NCAE Guide just contact directly will get way immediately Trust say Guide reference tool educator should have available Following heels NCAE Board meeting same trip spent afternoon Smithsonian Air Space Museum Yes interested looking fascinating exhibits time different exception viewing Mercury Capsule large wreath placed front honor Alan Shepard did spend much time public viewing area trip Smithsonian culmination long hours planning direct involvement Bob Underwood during tenure AMAs Education Director pleasure able wrap up preparation put motion Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service SITES titled Miniature Wings dealing exclusively model airplanes SITES Exhibit will actually go road late 1999 exhibit will feature 25 models have rarely seen public also includes 18 Eric F Longs photographs Smithsonians Miniature Wings Model Aircraft National Air Space Museum publication models range early wind tunnel test models modern day jet airliners covering different eras aviations development Flying model airplanes such Good Brothers Guff also included exhibit SITES Exhibit will make 11 stops across United States spending 10 weeks location will three weeks between stops set up dismantling exhibit giving total over two half years Exhibit will road will time exhibit magnitude depicting model aviation will presented Smithsonian making -true Once Lifetime occasion AMAs involvement Miniature Wings program focuses education educational programming currently planned project will reach out students focusing grades four through eight Accompanying workshops approximately 120 organized local AMA clubs SITES conjunction local museums will provide students opportunity participate hands-on activities incorporate math science social studies Thousands children will learn about modeling older generation model builders will able share passion skills mentors younger generation As get closer Exhibit taking road will contacting local clubs coordinating museums selected receive SITES Exhibit hope of us Miniature Wings will bring modeling classroom thereby bring life math science concepts fourth through eighth graders learning hands-on activities will meet needs students clamoring participatory role education process will close months column challenge everyone have thought about awhile actual motivator comes Dick Baxter material have used previously AMA Delta Dart has very successful model use classroom applications since late 60s think time has come based numerous requests since have become Education Coordinator next step follow design Delta Dart replacement Delta Dart rather next step What am looking list models does have best application can used teaching tools beyond middle school Delta Dart successful comments suggestions welcome As Dick mentions recent note think lots suitable designs out kitted stocked hobby shops published Dick has other viable suggestions note will looking also included some photos Delta Dart variations spark interest have included few column imagination kickers Till next month Model Aviation eIhILIajjjjujjjj. Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 Ill begin little observation regarding statement often hear Someone will say have quick question proceed question experience has quick questions often have long answers Another observation nothing complicated simplicity month column features Statement Activities profit loss statement AMA bottom line called Increase Net Assets 1997 AMA increased assets $911883 compared $236620 1996 As end 1997 Net Assets totaled $7611569 very good year THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 1997 AND 1996 qq UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS REVENUE Membership Club charter fees Event sanctions insurance Supply souvenir sales Model Aviation advertising Model Aviation subscriptions Net Assets Released Restrictions Amount $ 5754153 116626 44145 118118 900743 qq Percent Amount 8 12% 16 06 17 127 09 $ 5492216 113807 45031 73909 856637 Percent 804% 17 07 11 125 14 69965439876677386978 13 15362222 EXPENSES Operating expenses Model Aviation magazine direct costs Supply souvenir costs Depreciation amortization Officer services including magazines Committees A2i1914j4Lj58 EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES FROM OPERATIONS OTHER REVENUE NET ADDITIONS TO MUSEUM COLLECTION INCREASE IN UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS Contributions Net assets released restrictions DECREASE IN TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS INCREASE IN NET ASSETS NET ASSETS Beginning year End year 61247286283750 3520684933004 1632202 18788 133 5337508 92276 8971013153622 3633505 61346 911883128%236620 86 $7611569 $ 6699686 November1998 145 4007730 1751470 104876 384228 185625 1000 566 247 15 54 26 06 ~j908 4109803 1849673 25285 365191 165508 1000 602 271 04 53 24 05 959 41 05 02 44 14 23 09 35% Until later ecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuttin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 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 LEADER MEMBER SURVEY few months ago survey mailed leader members Out 3599 questionnaires mailed 239 returned 5 District would lead believe either considerable amount apathy else enough understanding importance survey ones responded will have chance direct part decision making process LEADER CLUBS following Clubs have achieved Leader Club status 1998 congratulations members hard work 1 Rhode Island Aeromodelers 2 Northbridge Radio Control Aeromodelers 3 New England Sport Scale Association 4 Quinapoxet Model Flying Club 5 Cape Ann R/C Model Club 6 East Coast Swamp Flyers 7 Propsnappers R/C Club 8 107th R/C Flyers remainder column will devoted pictures sent will future columns will start material sent c/I contest board member Dick Wolsey about New England Stunt Trials held Westover AFB June 6&7 1998 Saturday windy turned day event Sunday Jack Patrolia first old time stunt classic Advanced won John Duncan beginner Rick Clark Intermediate won Jeff Sauter expert Bill Suarez contest director Gifford Fogg Gifford does contests dl nc people put lot work various organizations need someone help out next two pictures sent Dick Sherman AVP New Hampshire Dick has building models since balsa wood first discovered model MACCI-Costol Di-72 hope correct designation anyway has counter rotating props wingspan 39 inches floats 24 inches long rubber powered Beautiful workmanship Early June group us went Washington visit tax money Air Space Museum also visited Garber Restoration Facility Which lead let know planning visit Garber Facility must quickly will gradually reduced material moved new facility built Dulles Airport following picture sent Donald Schlighting North Grandby CT Don member Wintonbury Flying Club has building models about 45 years Model Aviation ord Fogg presenting Bill Suarez plaque first Expert Len Harding assisting Bob Robertshaw advanced flight 1998 Stunt trials winners L-r Ken Cline Don Krafft Fred Bellows Norm Anderson Jerry Browe Norm Converse Air Space Museum 1998 Classic winners Tammy SilIman Don Schlightings Sterling Fledgling New Jersey/ New York Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Eve 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 decou @ idt net Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstornrr NJ 58525-4551 Roy Brown USAE AFOENT CMR deS 80X 585 APO AE 09703 Ray Juscbkos 59 Livingston Street St James NY 11789 James M Lewis PO 81 Ogderrburg NY 136eg5581 Bob McKay 159W Edward St loelarr NJ seeso Dave Matbeweon Soc et3 Camilus NY 13031 Tom Murrey 31 voorhees Dtioe evoking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodem 407 Willow Street Lockyori NY 14594 Bill Peythreso 2 Hemlock Court Saugerties NY 12477 Adorn Settler 41 Perry Avenoe Lolhow NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire tOt Swithtield Dr Eodicott NY 13765-4329 Freqoency Coordinator Los Sauter 53 Airport Dr Oowego County Airport Fulton NY 13069 315 59e-e593 July great month Airshow activity throughout district AVPs Marlene Nikodem Bob McKay provided input did Ocean County Modelers member Thom Lamborn Pictures captions give idea months activities Jim Coo Clarkson came way California watch Scale Rally put Southern Tier Aero Radio Society STARS Olean NY Kip Karn Kirby Oldham Gary Fitch keep STARS rally moving Ron Saporitos gorgeous B-24 STARS rally STARS CD Jim Goodemote made sure participants spectators enjoyable time July 25th spent day Oneonta RC Flyers scale fly-in Don Corbett CD Oneonta event calls action Gardner Spencer made trip Oneonta Bennington VT 30-year old Nosen Gere Sport purchased plane STARS auction few years back Nick Janet Ziroli prepare Spirit St Louis flight Which way Ireland June 13th Ocean County Modelers held annual Navy Relief Fun fly-in club donated $500 fund after event spite attendance being reduced poor weather Thom Lamborn provided details pics Cleve Laswell holds Jack Rudys Gere Sport Dressed Stearman Jack gets ready fly Danny Ditursi gives buddy-box time Nick Morizio Navy Relief event July 19th found AVP Marlene Nikodem Geneseo Free Flight contest Srull six-motor twelve prop Dornier DO-X Geneseo meet Jane Smith attended Geneseo England Mustang built two years ago November1998 147 Associate vice Presidents IOhio Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 E-mail amadiii@penncom Associate Vice Presidents Mike Burbee 6561 Caigary Coort Csiombos OH 43225-2508 614 8911643 David H Ellis 52e1 DeWiS Rood Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-1408 Neison Gould 1944 idaho Street Aiteotomo PA 18103-8519 610 797-6597 John Hathaway 152 Woodroere Drine Nem Stanton PA 19672-9449 412 925-3266 Donaid Kiopp 637 Hamiitoo Coort Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noii 6042 Norsneii Drive Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9232 Matthew Turoweki 9963 Boo 294 Dogmood Drioc Droms PA 18222 717 622-5435 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Croobrook Ddoe PO Boo 851 Maumee OH 43837-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Aoenoe Porty Port PA 16704 Phone 717 267-8970 Donald Freese F- 14 Tophat did Summer go donrt know about sure wish little longer Now time begin projects club projects next year frequently asked questions What can make event worthwhile answer preplan execute plan within established time line Dont wait until too late ELECTIONS year chance express desires direction Academy casting vote presidential candidate choice Read statements candidates vote yourHerb Dimi Walters about fly desires Please follow directions yourHelen Terry Martin ballot vote will counted Academy organization vote SANCTIONS Currently looking revision sanction system events meet current class system Protection some events extreme others dont have enough have suggestions pertaining issue please advise District Vice President Carl Moon Mississinewa Sky Hawks Bill Luigs great AD-6 Skyraider Design belongs District IIIs web page manager Randy CharlesGreg Hahn prepares C45 demo 148 Model Aviation Hahns P-47 Bob Ullmans Design Ray Forsts C-47 DISTRICT Ill MODELERS IN ACTION PLEASE VOTE II] ruLu j q jsj t Delaware / District Columbia Maryland/North Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President ie Ct \JC 27948 441-5855 --1 -6554 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 Off ice Phone 540 994-2316 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757 421-4545 Office Phone 757 431-6009 E-Mail moultons@mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail flyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail vrcs38@aolcom Bliss Teague 625 5th Ave SW HiCkory North Carolina 28602 Home Phone 828 324-2164 Office Phone 828 733-9228 E-Mail blissteague@conninccom Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 ROANOKE VALLEY R/C CLUB Roanoke Valley Governors School Update Classes complete year 33 students have summer work will prime hands part starting next fall Bill Saunders doing wonderful job exciting see eager young people learn about aeronautical engineering RVRC has approved spending $30000 provide RVGS two Avistar 40 planes use engines radios David Yeager completing now will available RVGS students summer use becomes popular well build second again using RVGSs engine radio RVRC process now putting training program together RVGS summer flying interested helping instruct summer please contact Marshall McClung 989-9494 Other good news AMA has awarded RVGS $75000 grant through its Youth Education Stipend program will solid boost program underfunded due near double capacity program attracted SPRING FUN FLY HELD Richmond Area Radio Control Club held its annual Spring Fun Fly May 17th Participants included members Richmond Area Mid Virginia R/C Clubs photo below shows some winners left right Andy Hammer Craig Brown Fred Copper John Gausby Kevin Seeber MVRC HOLDS FC-TB EVENT MidVirginia R/C held its Spring FC-lB Fun Fly Saturday May 30th event held field Fort Lee property Nineteen pilots entered Fun Fly several RARC events included ioops can minute climb glide spot Landing balloon bust limbo some exciting moments loop event best moments came spot landing balloon bust limbo events photo Fred Copper FC lB original design BOB BABURA AVP MARYLAND Chesapeake Bay R/C Club successful neighborhood appreciation day May 15th weather iffy locals did show up take part instructional flying Much free food sodas consumed Maryland Department Natural Resources CBRCs landlord showed up helicopter can see photo next two photos show some students CBRCs Indian Creek School Model Aviation Program Note photo shows several female enrollees program photo Tom Van Wranken addressing students CBRCs flying field FREDERICKSBURG AEROMASTERS MAC would like say congratulations Fredericksburg Aeromasters Model Airplane Club club has just received plaque AMA five years row Gold Leader Club Thats month take time friendly road happiness Go take kid flying mber1998 149 • m] L U 11 i0] h m Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Misaisaippi / Puerlo Rico / South Carolina Tenneasee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 12051 322-2127 FAX 205252-2654 E-mail iemcneill@jonocom WEB-P GE hep//wwwscottnetIamu Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihasa 2826 Arbor Piace Knoxville TN 37917 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cone Memphis TN 36116 James Alvis 5426 MeIwood Drive Jackson MS 29211 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circie Foley AL 36535 Karl Hensel 383 Briarwood 842 Meridian MS 39305 Louise IzzO 296 Huntridge Way Wintemprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomiee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenix City AL 39667 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom MorrIs 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Clifford Scholefield 4138 NW 33rd Piace Gainesville FL 32606 Melvin Sires 781 Boarriman Rd Aiken SC 29803 Frank Tiano 15300 Esiancia Lane West Paim Beach FL 33414 Werd Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30509 Lee Webster 1009 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10397 Fajardo Poedo Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone904654-2917 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207W Sandcreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Woodvaliny Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Phone 706 597-9783 Computer Science Technology Expert Tom Rhodes 9 New York Blvd Benerly Hills FL 34465 Phone 352 527-0674 352 795-2362 Last week Mrs Carolyn Sue Coleman representing Am Red Cross showed Conley Flyers club Jonesboro Georgia use FIRST AID equipment remote flying field tailored presentation model airplane needs interesting thing Dont use tourniquets might cost arm leg Instead use pressure right places arteries etc stop blood flow stressed club President John Clerk stressed stress Never go out fly yourself Always have someone cannot emphasized enough cant drive car very good holding yourself together Mrs Coleman also gave recommendations club field First-Aid box 14 yr old daughter came also helped demonstrate various first-aid techniques Mrs Carolyn Sue behalf entire District would like thank invaluable favor taking immediate steps create video tape first-aid business together list items first-aid box make available free chartered clubs want Friend Stu Richmond Apopka Florida writes guys did good thing bought IM 5 Show Pasadena Cal An A-i move Now send copy Airplanes Fly arrange programs Remote Control Assn Central Fla got Stu Assoc VP Jim Alvis Jackson Mississippi writes Sun went behind some clouds stayed Mississippi State hospital Show very successful Sun didnt come back out til dark patients families friends enjoyed show put MMRC Good TV coverage too have 2 members MMRC want become LEADER Members OK? Yes Jim its OK Ive asked nice ladies AMA Hdqrs mail 19 Associate Vps 5 blank forms Leader Members & CDs said would cant get too Leader Members. RC Flyers Venice Fla put out special Newsletter edition called JOHN WATT edition Bud Christman Editor & Pubi John revered member passed away Club member Mike Gamola mentioned too recently deceased Larry Olsen Editor Sun Dancers RC Club Port St Lucie Florida Larry grateful Parks Recreation Director Charles Proulx wants thank Mr Proulx kindnesses regarding club flying field am sending Parks Director Proulx free subscription Model Aviation magazine taking out annual Dist VP budget Alan Hensen District IMAA Board Directors dont agree politics dont disagree either because Im IMAA member like definition IMAA am going steal use pleasure Alan says .the majority membership attracted IMAA basic fundamental tenet IMAA centered non-competitive comaradery thanks nice words Alan. Assoc VP Ward Van Duzer has undergone serious operation has come through OK fine now Ward very best AMA officers always keeps us up CL events Dist V Joseph Micalizzi Assoc VP PR reports Demajagua RC Flying Club has acquired another flying site Naval Base together the Fajardo Airport have 4 flying sites lucky can get? Joseph does nice job reporting Puerto Rico news forgot mention Georgia Conley Flyers Club officials responsible FIRST AID demonstration Club Pres John Clark Editor Chuck Neinhouse VP David Sexton ST Jim Brooks Decatur Ala Scale Masters Qualifier Contest other day important Judges agreed stop work few minutes picture above Judges meet Jerry Stebbins Carl Grover Fred Hauck Bob Sweebe CD Ed Terry Billy Joe Meadows reports Pattern alive & well Jacksonville elsewhere Florida winners recent Tampa Fla Pattern contest L-R front Mark Elam Evan Chopkis Ben Perreau Charles Norris CD John Schroder Donald Andrews Back-Ron Schiesow Scott Smith Ted Vanzyl Albert Tejera Steve Lively Ron Ellis Paul Towkach Mathew Kebabjian Gary Kirby Thanks nice pic Billy Joe Joseph Micalizzi PR further reports very successful Delta Dart session children local High School Joseph states students Fly-In must members AMA Today membership dollar * PR Delta flyers Top row Justin Weiddeman Tony Barnhart Middle row Andrew Trainer CJ Daigle Adrian Mercado Robert Goodall Anthony Martin Alan Vaugn Bottom Nathan Myus Jesse Robles Francisco Maldonado Fortunato Picon Johnnathan Mejias Matt Fritage 150 Model Aviation 11 11 101 t — Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky / Miasoun Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norndge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 sysbauer@charliecnniitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 81761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbuah Ct St Charlex Mo 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North Eaat Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 1238 Higginaville MO 64037 660 584-6264 Fax 660 564-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Weatcheater IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 h8p//wwwcsamiitedu/amadist6Andexhtm First note Deb Scott Justice two long time AVPs Scott relocating great state Texas Before leave would like thank have invited us club meetings contests swap meets etc also would like thank clubs have confidence abilities obtaining new flying sites relocating old ones appreciate clubs keeping us abreast what has going have made friends over years Illinois sure will continue Texas invited first contest RC combat Waco enjoyed great day flying meeting new people stayed barbecue saw catfish hushpuppies knew Texas would like say big thank former VP Jim Sears giving us opportunity becoming AVPs present VP Charlie Bauer having confidence keeping us during term north Austin area stop say hello say can fly planes ride motorcycles year long Texas ride planes fly motorcycles rate dont think will much need skis just packed wish Deb Scott best new home flying field BENTON IL Club 240 Rend Lake RC Club Inc holds military fly-in year event held Rend Lake College field located year event opened Honor Guard American Legion Post 141 posting colors usual turnout 50 plus aircraft Pictures information have supplied Tom Duncan First have look down part line-up spectators Next have Hellcat belonging Sam Herts C-47 crafted Roger Davis Bill Miller came Tennessee Byron P-SI Corsair beautiful Yellow Aircraft P-38 owned Tim Follis being inspected Bill Miller INDIANAPOLIS IN Jack Sheeks Member 1998 Control Line FAI Scale team sent couple pictures latest project F7F-l Tigercat kit comes JR Custom Products Foam wings fiberglass fuselage nacelles part kit Power comes two OS 40s Electronic controls Ralph Burnstine another member team Pictures really show off fine example Control Line Scale 4November1998 151 Em] kb 11 [ aiim 11 is] 1 i lows / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Dave Gish Vice President 5435 St Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Tel 319 766-2202 Fax 319 766-4038 Email goflyl @Iisconet Joe Campopiana 3709 SW 4th St Des Moines IA 50315 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 PaHi Place Holland Ml 49423 Thomas D Lazar 435 Hubbell St Marshall WI 53559-9409 Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 time writing beginning August time does fly seems just like yesterday started spring flying Sigh think everyone likes see pictures events put magazine some June 7th Crossed Signals RC Club hosted annual fly New Hampton Airport New Hampton Iowa perfect day 45 planes 21 pilots present Thanis Bud Pruin Shell Rock Ia pictures wasnt too sure arrange photos next event Therefore text followed photos July 18th MARCS Madison Area Radio Control Society held fun fly Big Brothers Big Sisters Dane County outstanding event dozen pairs big little brothers sisters turned out especially pleased have several sister pairs present LaVeme Randall just finished building stainless steel roaster day before put pig roast Hobby Horse donated Sig AMA racers twenty members turned out provide flight instmction own trainers buddy boxes help pits handle miscellaneous tasks have taken care such event Several wives helped food VPs note bless Other members instmcted kids building flying Sig Racers seemed enjoy part flying Some kids got three four flights big brothers also flew seemed like everyone great time weather hot ideal flying cloudless sky absolutely calm wind planes field day really large scale Bill Rewey scratch builder some renown literally flew fly Pietenpol 1500 hour building project As EAA member Bill donates Young Eagle flight month raffles MARCS holds its meetings giving winners choice between Pietenpol Cessna rides As successful event looks like may become annual event Support MARCS members outstanding worthwhile community organization post event comments very positive want personally thank Jerry Buss input text photos Bye Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents I] I1I 1 [e IEIE 1 ] t i Arkansas Louisiana / New Mexico Oklahoma Texas Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817 599-7131 E-mail xtrank6g@ajrmailnet wwwAMA-Dixt-8org Associate Vice Presidents George Aldrich 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 210 656-2021 Max Blose 1001 N Betay Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallax 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 Paxadana 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 Farmerx 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 have experienced non-stop aeromodeling late . having attended 1998 AMA Nats attempted visit spectators entrants volunteer workers came up Dist VIII order get feedback about AMA national aeromodeling flying-site museum AMA programs general have also visited staff work AMA get perspective within organization Very soon AMA board directors Executive Council will hold strategic planning goals setting session help chart goals directions AMA will pursue next century! concerned members please take few minutes become part future planning goals setting team AMA Jot down few notes what feel right AMA also include what see think could better improved expansion services organization consider Send ideas desires above address represent board directors seek solicit input relative goals will set directions AMA will establish improved services programs Let hear you! AMA glue bonds modelers together! TRANSPORTABLE RUNWAY under$1O0O goodas asphaltor concrete better drainage! Dunng 1998 Nats visited Dorothy Roy Speights full time Motorhome residents FAT pattem NSRCA flyers showed photos materials used several flying sites other sections USA woven underlayment placed under some types pavement crushed rock paving hold subsoil roadbed stable analogous glass fiber portion molded fiberglass . material tightly woven plastic Rather putting under runway surface placed upon well prepared ground base runway stage other fields would lastly paved asphalt concretethis 12 18 ft wide rolled up material rolled out like carpet over surface runway nailed down prepared subsurface large galvanized nails material porous waterwater will run through vanish sun resistant UV protected will hold up well designed hold road subsurface together cars tnicks will run black color showed several photos model fields surfaced system photos showed surface looked much like pavement can patehed needed worst case situation could removed relocated another site needed seems ideal field considered long term expense permanent pavement would justified Once subsurface prepared preparation must because like painting Monokoting over rough surface.the flying field surface would no smoother its subsurface rolls material widths fim l2to 18 feetwide lengths 300 400 feet lald Out positioned Roy told prices availability varies state state said between 2 3 rolls makes entire surfaced flying field cost per roll material between $200 $300 per roll stated could create nice surfaced flying field well under $1 l00 have seen type material used throughout Dist VIII paving companies prior time never seen used create surfaced model flying field Additional information about woven plastic material can obtained following manufacturer Amoco Fabrics Fibers Co 900 Circle 75 Parkway Suite 500 Atlanta GA 30339 Ph 404 984-4444 FAX 404 956-2430 product trade name WOVEN GEOTEXTILES have different products stock #2006 has used successfully several model clubs conclusionto keep up latest brealdng news happenings aeromodeling within AMA Dist VIII regularly consult District Intemet site wwwAMA-Dist-8 org have placed several hundred digital snapshots 1998 NATS above www site AMA glue bonds modelers together! Hying Fun Fellowship Sandy Frank * November1998 153 Starter Pylon Races 1998 NATSMr Bill Gallagher member DALLAS RIC Club tireless volunteer Thank 8111! Ron Barr L Kingswood Tx Todd Blose -Waco Tx two top competitors R/C FAI Pattern 1998 NATS Andy Mears pictured accompanied Family team Bobby James life long tradition Texas Lubbock C/L combat 1998 NATS Q-500 Pylon Dist VIII NATS means Parker family Mark Left force reckoned with! 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 Will iston ND 58801 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 80919-1788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News South Dakota newest youngest pilot receiving instruction Beresford Area Radio Flyers field Nicholas Hoon Nick grandson long-time BARF member Roger Stubbe really enjoys going field grandfather Nicks model Thunder Tiger ARF pictured Powerhouse old timer model seems like ARF because faster will aerobatics Nick just starting training program has already learned lingo something about aviation just listening other pilots Will three young people involved model aviation five years now dont know know learning lot about aviation having fun process Fun Fly News first model aviation events season held Brookings SD June 7 hosted Brookings Aeromates RC club beautiful spring day Partly cloudy skies light winds lots thermals made perfect flying conditions modeler dropped parachute model never /Nebraska/ came down least didnt come down fifteen minutes sight Bill Chambers Sioux Falls pictured below participants Brookings event Bill shown getting Sig Fazer ready flight Fathers Day found areas flyers Beresford flying field ninth annual BARF Fathers Day Fun Fly Twenty-seven pilots registered day open flying Lunch door prizes included registration fee pilots action Fathers Day BARF president Brad Jensen shown Great Planes 60 size Cub News Colorado Ah finally its 330 end work day Time go home get jet out flying field Maybe better give good look inside first its about 10-15 flights problems Heck Ill after get back home Okay shes fueled up ready go Oh yea sounds great love high RPM whine Trims look good lets get runway air Man shes really flying nice today Lets whiz couple high speed passes killer 150 MPH what rush about another go WHAT NO dirt deep! Wow theres hardly anything left tail feathers #* it! Denver Jet Rally four weeks away now what Guess got build another fast think Ill try cardboard setup back built little stik style 4-5 days ajet shouldnt take too long Three weeks $7500 later Hey its done looks pretty good Lets get out flying field test fly 121/2 pound creation rally Saturday Sunday its already Friday morning Got call boss let him know wont coming today got important things need So go againjust love first flights HA Hey its air pulling hard right needin lot up trim matter plus flying up elevator heart rate climbing plane Otherwise seems pretty decent just need relax fly around bum off some 26 ounces go line up get back ground Great landing Ill some linkage adjustments try again Denver Jet Rally rally fueling up cardboard creation cant wait air-borne again Flying little better now still needin elevator perhaps little less nose weight coming final approach OH NO Dead engine 121/2 pound cardboard box goes snapped off whole front end Well took home cleaned off can fix just need another KenmoreTM dishwasher box Im sure Ill flying next weekend no sense giving up Jeff Johnson Littleton CO Model Aviation d Larsen Box 353 Alcester SD 57001 larsenabcd@acsnetcom Associate Vice Presidents Arizona/California / Guam Hawaii Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone/Fax 602 728-9400 E-mail richh@primenetcom http//wwwama-1 Ocom/ama Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Don Goeschl Lancaster California 805 940-6066 Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa California 707 525-8815 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah 801752-3639 Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California 408 463-0604 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702 656-1772 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy Marez Santa Ana California 714 540-4935 See last months column additional AVPs Coordinators Ken McSpadden project coordinator Pomona Valley Modelers stands next entrance sign newly opened Prado Air Park western San Bernardino County Supported county Regional Parks Division new public flying site very much welcome addition aeromodeling facilities southern California successful endeavor acquiring new aeromodeling facility developing site building field often times community effort Pictured Prado Air Park Grand Opening Ken McSpadden Lonnie Morrison R Pomona Valley club along Manuel Pilonieta Bill McGurty board representatives San Bernardino Community Cultural Resources Department Saturday July 18 1998 marked Grand Opening newly developed Educational Flight Range San Louis Obispo CA new flying site developed joint venture between San Louis Obispo SLO Flyers Cal Poly State University unique facility will home SLO Flyers also educational facility Cal Poly aeronautical engineering department well educational site AMA sponsored aeromodeling youth activities AMA District X VP Rich Hanson makes cut SLO Flyers President Bob Vant Riet holds ribbon opening new Educational Flight range Saturday June 20 1998 Members Pomona Valley Model Airplane Club modelers throughout Inland Empire San Bernardino Orange SLO Flyers Past President Chuck County area helped celebrate Grand Jennings prepares inaugural flight Opening new Prado Air Park off SLO Flyers Cal Poly EFR Success spell success flying site time past several articles have addressed need development National Flying Site Assistance Program As part discussion thought important acknowledge some successes made through existing Flying Site Assistance Fund importantly successes achieved through efforts individual modelers clubs faced need desire dream new replacement flying sites Pictured months column recent success stories Canyon Country Crosswinds Castaic California SLO Flyers San Louis Obispo Pomona Valley Modelers Inland Empire western San Bernardino County Prado Park SLO Flyers Cal Poly Educational Flight Range projects both recipients grants AIVIAs Flying Site Assistance Fund Congratulations AMA District X go out organizers contributors supporters projects ajob well done Till next time . Keep em safe Keep emflyn anent dedication plaque installed commemorate Grand Opening Castaic Lake Radio Control Model Airport Canyon Crosswind President Steve Ciambrone presents plaque appreciation park Superintendent Frank Gonzales Los Angeles County Department Parksln 1997 club given disheartening news losing existing site near Castaic Lake would have move help County Department Parks new site found near dam less year funds raised new site developed clubs efforts culminated grand opening new site Saturday May 9 1998 November1998 155 U 1 i uI [Si i 11 1e] b 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 Wolt Dr Wasilla AK 89654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 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 Barry Kurath 1950-1998 great sadness write death nicest kindest gentlest compassionate persons have ever known Barry Kurath born hemophilia exactly easy start life yet managed live life its fullest things wanted example first Dist XI soaring pilot achieve difficult series soaring tasks attainment LSF Level 5 degree accomplishment becomes understandable realize 93 other soaring pilots world reached goal modelers knew him through activities NW soaring fraternity membership co-editorship newsletter PASS NWSS known warmth humor desire fly Barry filled lives ways knew him will never forget gentle strength always strove improve whatever did Perhaps can remember Barry best emulating him organizers NW Regionals come up something new year no exception new event ROW Rise Off Water AKA water based U/C flying Since Fireballs used floats way back SOs isnt new hasnt activity speak last 20 years Last year moved Carrier because site under water Dave Shrum few others looked water said could fly float planes So Dave Gordon Deedon Mike Forrester built pond event U shaped 220 feet long 17 feet wide foot deep Seven pilots showed up 12 aircraft fly including Grant Hiestand Supermarine S-B made its qualifying flights off pond way 1st place Precision Scale Regionals photos Fred Cronenwett Grant Hiestands winning S-6B big Albatross 12 models flown Albatross 87 largest 36 span diesel powered Macchi MC-72 smallest Five electric powered certainly evidence growing trend Fred Cronenwett flew F7F Tigercat twin 15s may have first time anyone ever flew twin U/C ROW may also have first time anyone ever flew electric powered floatplane U/C event pilots tried out ROW never done before competition managed succeed anyway Grant Hiestands electric powered modified Senior Kadet Frank Macys 1950 Super Fireball original restored floats lovely red silver Fred Cronenwett has nice package about electric power electronic controls U/C aircraft Send 10 1st class stamps him 21320 Parthenia St #101 Canoga Park CA 91304 hell send stuff about Regionals later meantime different aircraft worth noting Bruce Tharps 2nd place scale aircraft F-86 powered pulse-jet made two flawless qualifying flights Bruce made look very easy Model Aviation egionals site Note water site left center

A News Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 View HQ See Page 168 ________________________________________ Flying site -assistancethis name FindingPreservingMaintaininggame know Joe Beshar FSAthe availability flying sites remains 198 Merritt Dras highest priority Oradell NJ 07649for practice Fax 201 261-1281model aviation Tel 201 261-0223only present its future has long recognized AIVIA thus action being taken address issue establishing program support membership regarding flying site matters As name implies its purpose help flying site activities need new flying sites equal importance lose now have main objectives communicate assist situations guidance advice ideas can helpful vehicle accomplish requires network volunteers Volunteers geographic locations possible responsibility will keep eyes ears open goings-on particular area lot reading newspapers watching listening news will involved along being touch assigned areas whatever manner necessary Politically financially sncially etc volunteers will connection point contact AMA Hying Site Assistance Coordinator purpose structure need timely information allowing pro-active approach flying site concerns rather reactive approach process will published future encourage communicating write fax whatever thoughts experiences accomplishments successes ideas can consolidate joint effort benefit clubs best leaming curve did doing it works great Frank Andrews Centerville Massachusetts referring loss Galeville NY flying field letter National Free Flight Society digest cites have flying site Cape Cod Falmouth near Otis Air Force Base Francis Crane Wildlife Conversation Area time Coonamsett Airport Crane area administered meticulously maintained Mass State Division Fisheries Wild Life conservation area shared harmoniously according seasons following groups hikers horseback riders dog trainers bird watchers RC flyers Free Flighters New England Wakefield Group has held Free Eight meets spring fall number years site Crane hazards however models occasionally come down pine trees surrounding large open area So see can done will Frank further states seems absurd excellent flying site Galeville available enjoyment Free Flighters other interest groups federal government agencies exists negative attitude toward model airplane flying sites believe due lack understanding what model aviation really has offer must turn around positive attitude model aviation educational age groups Jr Sr career builder has proven entry full-scale aviation opportunity AMA member should promote scene positive future us interested model aviation ability flying sites Involvement important AMA member commit being involved concerned need flying fields must promote need during everyday activities making consistently known benefits can gained involvement aeromodeling Dont forget astronaut involved aeromodeling time other Speak up service club meetings speak up local town meetings speak up political campaign gatherings local federal promote repromote will amazed cooperative relationship can generated Remember involvement now may save get flying site looking AMA members interested serving Flying Site Assistance volunteer Please write call fax consideration Thank n Krafft incumbent am Donald C Krafft reside Duxbury MA have District VP 13 years During time have tried promote model aviation way could Representing district times balancing act between what best AMA what best District believe has fairly successful elected same policies will used next three years vote would appreciated Thank District V Jim McNeilI incumbent Jim McNeil Bham AL AIVIA #L-2 have experience 25 years Council have held office except Pres AIVIA service organization formed help enjoy hobby model airplanes have fun AMA works FCC pmvide frequencies insurance companies protect clubs field owners works help get keep flying sites travel constantly Fun-Hys Contests Club Meetings etc expose myself AIVIA representative Dist Web Page http\\wwwscottnetk-ama Web try show clubs can Fun-Flys try take pictures people preference models highlight contestants CDS officials family members spectators magazine member equal Famous ones new members FF CL RC same have always reported mysteries Council meetings know true am provided annual District Budget fed dues money spending try river people mail out videos booklets Robts Rules hooks etc free 140 Model Aviation rict fun thing Both opponents race fine people think whomever select will get good representative Jim Weems name Jim Weems am resident small community just south Birmingham first joined AMA sometime back 60s became Leader Member December 1975 February t977 became Contest Director RJC Scale Judge 19771 helped form AMA Air Show Team 1978 gained sanction BAMA Flyers Air Show Team served almost capacity team include Manager also hold position Giant Scale Inspector have met Division because different functions AMA elected position think much emphasis should placed Associate Vice Presidents Since work full time have time frequently travel region think valuable information can funneled through Associate VPs also have very strong feelings about conservation flying fields loss flying field loss membership Again feel Associate VP could play major role situations directing information District VP am also strong advocate safety insurance background wife legal profession know what can happen fail pay attention actions would appreciate vote feel could properly represent am internet wish E-mail jimweems@bellsouthcom Norm Deputy am Norman Deputy Warner Robins Georgia am asking vote elect representative AMA Executive Council serve members district advocate fresh new approach spirit openness District V improved communications theme candidacy support new initiatives within district significantly improve communications coordination between District V members other districts AMA Executive Council HQ Muncie will become well informed AMA district district has very diverse active community modelers deserves dedicated representative will address venues sport aviation hobby will seek out views concerns intend elected ensure issues presented Executive Council Advanced technology has provided us fairly new communication vehicle via Internet e-mail will pursue enabling members clubs district quickly coordinate communicate efficiently effectively support creation District V web site implemented support District V VP volunteers site will hub communications within district will publicize modeling event activities district regardless size no cost chartered clubs members elected Vice President District V intend effectively utilize Associate Vice Presidents intended AMA bylaws will define areas responsibility ensure AVPs kept informed become pro-active chartered clubs within assigned area look forward serving members District V representative Executive Council Please visit http/wwwhomnetk-gamaldistricthtml District VII Dave Gish incumbent dont believe long involved Campaign Statements will no exception first experiences model aircraft started back before WW II now know approximately old am well get qualifications Vice President First already have fairly good working knowledge what required VP because took over Don Bentfield due unfortunate death have served since February 1998 have built flown free flight control line radio control models first AMA number obtained back 1943 have actively involved AMA last twelve years During modeling career have belonged six clubs served president twice never thrown out of Before serving Dist VII VP AVP Iowa am elected will perform ~required duties office will strongly attempt put fun hobby its number requirement am retired now means Im available whenever need District IX Russ Miller incumbent Serving AMA District Nine VP delight position enjoy Getting around district functions meeting modelers main goals Distance has factor past nor will future get club function meet modelers local flying field something enjoy doing Serving Executive Council rewarding interesting Keeping best interests District Nine whole AMA always important end main objectives Vice President AMA has gone through some interesting changes however have learning experiences Executive Council has always tried keep way clear forward movement though times road may have rocky AMA still viable strong organization its delivery goods services members Serving budget committee AMA Scholarship committee have two major assignments though budget committee does consume lot time still enjoyable area feel can contribute Academy Model Aeronautics As can tell past performance work betterment sport flying models category consider facets AMA important Whatever interest may important time have problems dont haste get hold will provide some assistance solving problem coming up best solution concerns Thanks advance vote support have questions concerns feel free call contact net e4de#eC Dave Brown incumbent great honor nominated candidate re-election AMA President 18 years have served Executive Council last 3 President have learned lot about what takes effective President Being effective President easy need figure out way get 13 elected individuals own personality ideas background constituency work together cohesive unit accomplish goals organization seen eyes its 150000 members Presidents ability derive consensus group first step process must work staff through Executive Director see policies programs decided Executive Council implemented important President have vision important President has perspective different problems confront modelers different areas country What really important however President have respect trust Executive Council members Without such respect trust no President will have significant degree success President has virtually no authority anything support rest Executive Council members have proven ability work well both Executive Council members Staff Both have interesting experience Executive Council made up very diverse group very intelligent very hardworking people have proven up challenge keeping group focused subject hand yet same time letting member have say group will sometimes stray subject hand doing create some great ideas fine line between getting business hand done allowing creative interaction group can tell Executive Council diverse group people best interest Aeromodelers November 1998 141 AMA heart have common interest uncommon desire work butts off behalf What dont have common personalities have asked several EC members name two EC members similar personality have yet get answer Presidents job transcend personality differences ignoring create working group have done well believe have better working group now have ever believe leadership has lot instrumental hiring Joyce Hager Executive Director have found her staff delight work nearly daily basis Campaign promises AMA presidential candidate will always ring hollow President can accomplish what can convince Executive Council will make promise however will work hard ask vote dont expect vote blindly ask ask Vice President opinion After best position assess job have done Richard D Hanson AMA #69547Scottsdale Arizona AMA headed right direction As membership association serving needs membership Are doing right things right reasons right way very much legitimate questions AMA member ask ask organization Most certainly doing some things right unfortunately however necessarily doing right things has perplexing answers questions have lead inc dedicate personal time efforts Academy Model Aeronautics seek election office AMA President As look Twenty First Century AMA faces numerous challenges both within organization outside well host new challenges yet foreseen meet challenges AMA must have effective leadership clear focus its purpose innate vision future success achieving vision depends greatly upon establishing clearly defined set goals objects lead organization toward achieving vision support primary purpose serving membership would offer three very simple yet critical goals Academy 1 promotion model aviation recognized viable legitimate recreational activity adults families youth success stories aeromodeling its worthy contributions communities schools youth programs social welfare need told neighbors politicians governing bodies general public 2 development fulfillment National flying Site Assistance Program geared toward acquisition development retention flying sites Though criticality issue may very state state region region no doubt flying sites no longer have hobby Moreover problem going away rather growing severity gradually impacting areas across country up now never considered possibility loosing local flying site failure establishing effective proactive safeguard today decidedly foretells gradual dwindling extinction hobby 3 Further development out reach programs introduce model aviation newcomers ages AMA has developed excellent educational program important program needs nurtured enhanced expanded bring enrichment model aviation huge generation baby boomers rapidly approaching retirement young families struggling lock traditional family values generation troubled youth torn competing interests often enticed drugs street crime Aeromodeling has provided thirty years recreation participating model aviation have made commitment giving back organization has largely contributed enjoyment hobby have done last five years serving District X VP AMA Executive Council will continue AMA President am accomplished public administrator commercial pilot over 6000 hours helicopters airplanes currently manage aviation section State Arizona also have over 25 years active duty reserve component military service achieving rank Major USAR Anthony Jay once said can judge leaders size problems tackle people nearly always pick problem own size know know am big enough handle problem allment Im turning column over George Abbott feel good way get know sound committee get benefit contributors particular expertise George electrical engineer registered PE served officer US Air Force has modeling about 60 years starting Rubber gas Free Flight Control Line started 1941 Al Fireball since 1967 Radio Control currently serves Associate VP AMA District IV has also involved full-scale aviation 50 years restoring several old airplanes building several experimental airplanes currently flies Corben Baby Ace Spezio Sport Tu-Holer 1946 Luscomb 8-A has written previous articles Model Airplane News Model Aviation topics sound vibration wealth experience Im sure can understand pleased am George agreed serve sound committee Sound Model Site Layout George Abbott As know important issues facing modeling community today flying site acquisition retention probably significant factor issue noise should try make distinction between sound noise Without getting lot technical legal details purposes noise sound irritating neighbors noise what want minimize As stated last article column keep fields must avoid subjecting neighbors what perceive objectionable noise purpose article provide some guidelines field layout based assumptions about acceptable noise neighbors property guidelines should useful laying out field determining prospective site feasible Bear mind general guidelines purposely made simple possible local noise ordinances may complex may well represent rather different noise levels guidelines based upon following assumptions 1 airplanes will meet AMA guideline 90 dBA nine feet 2 Based upon local ordinances maximum acceptable noise level time neighbors property line 50 dBA Thus require noise level neighbors property line 40 dB less nine feet assumptions can determine minimum distance airplane can approach neighbors property line meet 50 dBA limit will use following formula interested mathematical details may contact author GAbbott462@AOL COM Let D equal distance between airplane property line straight line distance ground level slant 142 Model Aviation Maclaughlin distance would include altitude airplane D antilog4OdB/20 feet airplane may several airplanes flying same time worst case would airplanes distance 900 feet same time As number airplanes doubled neighbors perceived noise level increases 3dB Thus airplane air level 50 dBA two would 53 dBA four 56 dBA eight 59 dBA Since unlikely models air would exactly 900 feet same time would randomly scattered around flying area reasonable base estimate two airplanes Assuming two airplanes would require reduction 43 dB meet objective can obtained either reducing noise level airplane 87 dBA nine feet increasing D 1271 feet will probably two airplanesall different distances within flyover area making analysis much complex Also club might choose allow sound levels higher AMA guideline 90 dBA nine feet would plugged formula provide different required distance neighbor However purpose article lets stick AMA guidelines use 1300 feet required distance edge flyover area neighbors property line have reasonable assurance field would pose noise problem 1 flyover area can no closer 1300 feet nearest neighbors property line 2 airplanes must meet AMA guidelines 90 dBA nine feet 3 further analysis should made determine maximum number airplanes allowed fly same time should give idea real estate required establish field will lead quarrels neighbors * smw rnwr w AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth second Celebration Eagles now history Will another Perhapsthe next logical time year 2000 could momentous occasion turn century signifying dramatic point AMAs future now looking back still order three years 1996 year first Celebration Eagles through 1998 have said lot about old days people gained fame back 1930s 40s SOs Much has help relative newcomers have AIvIA 30 40 years gain appreciation have made major contributions beginnings aeromodeling history Its what heritage about learning got now However like start next century will pretty much end era pioneers became famous during era will no longer ustoo gone already brings up point Reality says have few years tie up loose ends regarding have yet honored pioneering contributions because remember what others have done may around tell about Yet still dozens candidates recognition registration AMAs history famous aeromodelers will lot harder people tell about did what past part era themselves Research will required will depend mostly upon what previously published subject Unfortunately may people did great things relatively unpublicized brings up another point lot what has published involves competition-type model activity contest record performances Its lucky people wed like honor involved such activity makes research easier looking back 40 50 years ago situation began change drastically 60s due mostly booming growth Radio Control activity turned out largely noncompetition-oriented Until 60s practically AMAs membership involved competition activity thousands new members joined afterward mainly interested flying funsport flying became known although contradiction since word sport implies competition Regardless roughly 90% approximately 20000 members involved competition activity through SOs few years laterbeginning 60s enormous shift growth quickly increased membership exceed 100000 relatively few newcomers formal competition shift chances recognition individuals national scale greatly diminished problem natural could modeler mostly flying fun club field rather regional national competition covered model press make claim fame short nature new circumstances left opportunities recognition still contest record scene now scene minority activity instead major once modem aspect aeromodeling history suggests next century will need develop new ways recognize outstanding individuals resting challenge future generations Interestingly situation could actually help solve current problem trying recognize old-timers latter gone focus will likely fewer people base well over 100000 modelers mostly flying own pleasure instead trophies records national publicity opportunities individuals will probably much less used Hall Fame selection may therefore become simpler process future fewer candidates have noted recent years us have part selection process until now will relief pass torch younger folks better able sort out judge future candidates based much different world modeling activity next few years can expected therefore become period transition names familiar us now will become better known probably reasons different have used Emphasis may well focus technical achievement perhaps special high-tech building techniques area current development may well blossom much bigger activity what call Micro RC tiny models inches wingspan rather feet Out may well come fame successful However thing past has taught us attempts predict future typically short-sighted future often far progressive radical current imaginations able conceive future should interesting could very boring know answers now So heres whatever comes mber1998 143 999- 9 Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 still focusing education months column going take different twist have road great deal month July have some really interesting news pass members Earlier year reported Academy Model Aeronautics joined National Coalition Aviation Education NCAE Last week NCAEs board directors AMA met Washington DC set tone next years programs group made up 42 member organizations take roots field aviation interested NCAEs website address relating educational issues opportunities www aviationeducation org highlights during NCAE meeting meeting Mrs Lisa Bacon American Institute Aeronautics Astronautics AIAA Among things Lisa does aviation education has Educator Grants available through office annually appeared grants $500 less easily achievable educators requiring help presenting aviation related programs further information what available through AIAA contact Mrs Lisa Bacon AIAA 1801 Alexander Bell Dr Suite 500 Reston VA 20191-4344 Tel 703 264-7527 Fax 703 264-7551 E-mail lisab@aiaaorg anyone requesting AMAs Educators Packet will now include NCAEsA Guide Aviation Education Resources have requested received AMA Educators Packet past would like have NCAE Guide just contact directly will get way immediately Trust say Guide reference tool educator should have available Following heels NCAE Board meeting same trip spent afternoon Smithsonian Air Space Museum Yes interested looking fascinating exhibits time different exception viewing Mercury Capsule large wreath placed front honor Alan Shepard did spend much time public viewing area trip Smithsonian culmination long hours planning direct involvement Bob Underwood during tenure AMAs Education Director pleasure able wrap up preparation put motion Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service SITES titled Miniature Wings dealing exclusively model airplanes SITES Exhibit will actually go road late 1999 exhibit will feature 25 models have rarely seen public also includes 18 Eric F Longs photographs Smithsonians Miniature Wings Model Aircraft National Air Space Museum publication models range early wind tunnel test models modern day jet airliners covering different eras aviations development Flying model airplanes such Good Brothers Guff also included exhibit SITES Exhibit will make 11 stops across United States spending 10 weeks location will three weeks between stops set up dismantling exhibit giving total over two half years Exhibit will road will time exhibit magnitude depicting model aviation will presented Smithsonian making -true Once Lifetime occasion AMAs involvement Miniature Wings program focuses education educational programming currently planned project will reach out students focusing grades four through eight Accompanying workshops approximately 120 organized local AMA clubs SITES conjunction local museums will provide students opportunity participate hands-on activities incorporate math science social studies Thousands children will learn about modeling older generation model builders will able share passion skills mentors younger generation As get closer Exhibit taking road will contacting local clubs coordinating museums selected receive SITES Exhibit hope of us Miniature Wings will bring modeling classroom thereby bring life math science concepts fourth through eighth graders learning hands-on activities will meet needs students clamoring participatory role education process will close months column challenge everyone have thought about awhile actual motivator comes Dick Baxter material have used previously AMA Delta Dart has very successful model use classroom applications since late 60s think time has come based numerous requests since have become Education Coordinator next step follow design Delta Dart replacement Delta Dart rather next step What am looking list models does have best application can used teaching tools beyond middle school Delta Dart successful comments suggestions welcome As Dick mentions recent note think lots suitable designs out kitted stocked hobby shops published Dick has other viable suggestions note will looking also included some photos Delta Dart variations spark interest have included few column imagination kickers Till next month Model Aviation eIhILIajjjjujjjj. Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 Ill begin little observation regarding statement often hear Someone will say have quick question proceed question experience has quick questions often have long answers Another observation nothing complicated simplicity month column features Statement Activities profit loss statement AMA bottom line called Increase Net Assets 1997 AMA increased assets $911883 compared $236620 1996 As end 1997 Net Assets totaled $7611569 very good year THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 1997 AND 1996 qq UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS REVENUE Membership Club charter fees Event sanctions insurance Supply souvenir sales Model Aviation advertising Model Aviation subscriptions Net Assets Released Restrictions Amount $ 5754153 116626 44145 118118 900743 qq Percent Amount 8 12% 16 06 17 127 09 $ 5492216 113807 45031 73909 856637 Percent 804% 17 07 11 125 14 69965439876677386978 13 15362222 EXPENSES Operating expenses Model Aviation magazine direct costs Supply souvenir costs Depreciation amortization Officer services including magazines Committees A2i1914j4Lj58 EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES FROM OPERATIONS OTHER REVENUE NET ADDITIONS TO MUSEUM COLLECTION INCREASE IN UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS Contributions Net assets released restrictions DECREASE IN TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS INCREASE IN NET ASSETS NET ASSETS Beginning year End year 61247286283750 3520684933004 1632202 18788 133 5337508 92276 8971013153622 3633505 61346 911883128%236620 86 $7611569 $ 6699686 November1998 145 4007730 1751470 104876 384228 185625 1000 566 247 15 54 26 06 ~j908 4109803 1849673 25285 365191 165508 1000 602 271 04 53 24 05 959 41 05 02 44 14 23 09 35% Until later ecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuttin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 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 LEADER MEMBER SURVEY few months ago survey mailed leader members Out 3599 questionnaires mailed 239 returned 5 District would lead believe either considerable amount apathy else enough understanding importance survey ones responded will have chance direct part decision making process LEADER CLUBS following Clubs have achieved Leader Club status 1998 congratulations members hard work 1 Rhode Island Aeromodelers 2 Northbridge Radio Control Aeromodelers 3 New England Sport Scale Association 4 Quinapoxet Model Flying Club 5 Cape Ann R/C Model Club 6 East Coast Swamp Flyers 7 Propsnappers R/C Club 8 107th R/C Flyers remainder column will devoted pictures sent will future columns will start material sent c/I contest board member Dick Wolsey about New England Stunt Trials held Westover AFB June 6&7 1998 Saturday windy turned day event Sunday Jack Patrolia first old time stunt classic Advanced won John Duncan beginner Rick Clark Intermediate won Jeff Sauter expert Bill Suarez contest director Gifford Fogg Gifford does contests dl nc people put lot work various organizations need someone help out next two pictures sent Dick Sherman AVP New Hampshire Dick has building models since balsa wood first discovered model MACCI-Costol Di-72 hope correct designation anyway has counter rotating props wingspan 39 inches floats 24 inches long rubber powered Beautiful workmanship Early June group us went Washington visit tax money Air Space Museum also visited Garber Restoration Facility Which lead let know planning visit Garber Facility must quickly will gradually reduced material moved new facility built Dulles Airport following picture sent Donald Schlighting North Grandby CT Don member Wintonbury Flying Club has building models about 45 years Model Aviation ord Fogg presenting Bill Suarez plaque first Expert Len Harding assisting Bob Robertshaw advanced flight 1998 Stunt trials winners L-r Ken Cline Don Krafft Fred Bellows Norm Anderson Jerry Browe Norm Converse Air Space Museum 1998 Classic winners Tammy SilIman Don Schlightings Sterling Fledgling New Jersey/ New York Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Eve 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 decou @ idt net Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstornrr NJ 58525-4551 Roy Brown USAE AFOENT CMR deS 80X 585 APO AE 09703 Ray Juscbkos 59 Livingston Street St James NY 11789 James M Lewis PO 81 Ogderrburg NY 136eg5581 Bob McKay 159W Edward St loelarr NJ seeso Dave Matbeweon Soc et3 Camilus NY 13031 Tom Murrey 31 voorhees Dtioe evoking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodem 407 Willow Street Lockyori NY 14594 Bill Peythreso 2 Hemlock Court Saugerties NY 12477 Adorn Settler 41 Perry Avenoe Lolhow NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire tOt Swithtield Dr Eodicott NY 13765-4329 Freqoency Coordinator Los Sauter 53 Airport Dr Oowego County Airport Fulton NY 13069 315 59e-e593 July great month Airshow activity throughout district AVPs Marlene Nikodem Bob McKay provided input did Ocean County Modelers member Thom Lamborn Pictures captions give idea months activities Jim Coo Clarkson came way California watch Scale Rally put Southern Tier Aero Radio Society STARS Olean NY Kip Karn Kirby Oldham Gary Fitch keep STARS rally moving Ron Saporitos gorgeous B-24 STARS rally STARS CD Jim Goodemote made sure participants spectators enjoyable time July 25th spent day Oneonta RC Flyers scale fly-in Don Corbett CD Oneonta event calls action Gardner Spencer made trip Oneonta Bennington VT 30-year old Nosen Gere Sport purchased plane STARS auction few years back Nick Janet Ziroli prepare Spirit St Louis flight Which way Ireland June 13th Ocean County Modelers held annual Navy Relief Fun fly-in club donated $500 fund after event spite attendance being reduced poor weather Thom Lamborn provided details pics Cleve Laswell holds Jack Rudys Gere Sport Dressed Stearman Jack gets ready fly Danny Ditursi gives buddy-box time Nick Morizio Navy Relief event July 19th found AVP Marlene Nikodem Geneseo Free Flight contest Srull six-motor twelve prop Dornier DO-X Geneseo meet Jane Smith attended Geneseo England Mustang built two years ago November1998 147 Associate vice Presidents IOhio Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 E-mail amadiii@penncom Associate Vice Presidents Mike Burbee 6561 Caigary Coort Csiombos OH 43225-2508 614 8911643 David H Ellis 52e1 DeWiS Rood Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-1408 Neison Gould 1944 idaho Street Aiteotomo PA 18103-8519 610 797-6597 John Hathaway 152 Woodroere Drine Nem Stanton PA 19672-9449 412 925-3266 Donaid Kiopp 637 Hamiitoo Coort Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noii 6042 Norsneii Drive Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9232 Matthew Turoweki 9963 Boo 294 Dogmood Drioc Droms PA 18222 717 622-5435 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Croobrook Ddoe PO Boo 851 Maumee OH 43837-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Aoenoe Porty Port PA 16704 Phone 717 267-8970 Donald Freese F- 14 Tophat did Summer go donrt know about sure wish little longer Now time begin projects club projects next year frequently asked questions What can make event worthwhile answer preplan execute plan within established time line Dont wait until too late ELECTIONS year chance express desires direction Academy casting vote presidential candidate choice Read statements candidates vote yourHerb Dimi Walters about fly desires Please follow directions yourHelen Terry Martin ballot vote will counted Academy organization vote SANCTIONS Currently looking revision sanction system events meet current class system Protection some events extreme others dont have enough have suggestions pertaining issue please advise District Vice President Carl Moon Mississinewa Sky Hawks Bill Luigs great AD-6 Skyraider Design belongs District IIIs web page manager Randy CharlesGreg Hahn prepares C45 demo 148 Model Aviation Hahns P-47 Bob Ullmans Design Ray Forsts C-47 DISTRICT Ill MODELERS IN ACTION PLEASE VOTE II] ruLu j q jsj t Delaware / District Columbia Maryland/North Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President ie Ct \JC 27948 441-5855 --1 -6554 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 Off ice Phone 540 994-2316 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757 421-4545 Office Phone 757 431-6009 E-Mail moultons@mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail flyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail vrcs38@aolcom Bliss Teague 625 5th Ave SW HiCkory North Carolina 28602 Home Phone 828 324-2164 Office Phone 828 733-9228 E-Mail blissteague@conninccom Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 ROANOKE VALLEY R/C CLUB Roanoke Valley Governors School Update Classes complete year 33 students have summer work will prime hands part starting next fall Bill Saunders doing wonderful job exciting see eager young people learn about aeronautical engineering RVRC has approved spending $30000 provide RVGS two Avistar 40 planes use engines radios David Yeager completing now will available RVGS students summer use becomes popular well build second again using RVGSs engine radio RVRC process now putting training program together RVGS summer flying interested helping instruct summer please contact Marshall McClung 989-9494 Other good news AMA has awarded RVGS $75000 grant through its Youth Education Stipend program will solid boost program underfunded due near double capacity program attracted SPRING FUN FLY HELD Richmond Area Radio Control Club held its annual Spring Fun Fly May 17th Participants included members Richmond Area Mid Virginia R/C Clubs photo below shows some winners left right Andy Hammer Craig Brown Fred Copper John Gausby Kevin Seeber MVRC HOLDS FC-TB EVENT MidVirginia R/C held its Spring FC-lB Fun Fly Saturday May 30th event held field Fort Lee property Nineteen pilots entered Fun Fly several RARC events included ioops can minute climb glide spot Landing balloon bust limbo some exciting moments loop event best moments came spot landing balloon bust limbo events photo Fred Copper FC lB original design BOB BABURA AVP MARYLAND Chesapeake Bay R/C Club successful neighborhood appreciation day May 15th weather iffy locals did show up take part instructional flying Much free food sodas consumed Maryland Department Natural Resources CBRCs landlord showed up helicopter can see photo next two photos show some students CBRCs Indian Creek School Model Aviation Program Note photo shows several female enrollees program photo Tom Van Wranken addressing students CBRCs flying field FREDERICKSBURG AEROMASTERS MAC would like say congratulations Fredericksburg Aeromasters Model Airplane Club club has just received plaque AMA five years row Gold Leader Club Thats month take time friendly road happiness Go take kid flying mber1998 149 • m] L U 11 i0] h m Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Misaisaippi / Puerlo Rico / South Carolina Tenneasee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 12051 322-2127 FAX 205252-2654 E-mail iemcneill@jonocom WEB-P GE hep//wwwscottnetIamu Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihasa 2826 Arbor Piace Knoxville TN 37917 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cone Memphis TN 36116 James Alvis 5426 MeIwood Drive Jackson MS 29211 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circie Foley AL 36535 Karl Hensel 383 Briarwood 842 Meridian MS 39305 Louise IzzO 296 Huntridge Way Wintemprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomiee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenix City AL 39667 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom MorrIs 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Clifford Scholefield 4138 NW 33rd Piace Gainesville FL 32606 Melvin Sires 781 Boarriman Rd Aiken SC 29803 Frank Tiano 15300 Esiancia Lane West Paim Beach FL 33414 Werd Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30509 Lee Webster 1009 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10397 Fajardo Poedo Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone904654-2917 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207W Sandcreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Woodvaliny Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Phone 706 597-9783 Computer Science Technology Expert Tom Rhodes 9 New York Blvd Benerly Hills FL 34465 Phone 352 527-0674 352 795-2362 Last week Mrs Carolyn Sue Coleman representing Am Red Cross showed Conley Flyers club Jonesboro Georgia use FIRST AID equipment remote flying field tailored presentation model airplane needs interesting thing Dont use tourniquets might cost arm leg Instead use pressure right places arteries etc stop blood flow stressed club President John Clerk stressed stress Never go out fly yourself Always have someone cannot emphasized enough cant drive car very good holding yourself together Mrs Coleman also gave recommendations club field First-Aid box 14 yr old daughter came also helped demonstrate various first-aid techniques Mrs Carolyn Sue behalf entire District would like thank invaluable favor taking immediate steps create video tape first-aid business together list items first-aid box make available free chartered clubs want Friend Stu Richmond Apopka Florida writes guys did good thing bought IM 5 Show Pasadena Cal An A-i move Now send copy Airplanes Fly arrange programs Remote Control Assn Central Fla got Stu Assoc VP Jim Alvis Jackson Mississippi writes Sun went behind some clouds stayed Mississippi State hospital Show very successful Sun didnt come back out til dark patients families friends enjoyed show put MMRC Good TV coverage too have 2 members MMRC want become LEADER Members OK? Yes Jim its OK Ive asked nice ladies AMA Hdqrs mail 19 Associate Vps 5 blank forms Leader Members & CDs said would cant get too Leader Members. RC Flyers Venice Fla put out special Newsletter edition called JOHN WATT edition Bud Christman Editor & Pubi John revered member passed away Club member Mike Gamola mentioned too recently deceased Larry Olsen Editor Sun Dancers RC Club Port St Lucie Florida Larry grateful Parks Recreation Director Charles Proulx wants thank Mr Proulx kindnesses regarding club flying field am sending Parks Director Proulx free subscription Model Aviation magazine taking out annual Dist VP budget Alan Hensen District IMAA Board Directors dont agree politics dont disagree either because Im IMAA member like definition IMAA am going steal use pleasure Alan says .the majority membership attracted IMAA basic fundamental tenet IMAA centered non-competitive comaradery thanks nice words Alan. Assoc VP Ward Van Duzer has undergone serious operation has come through OK fine now Ward very best AMA officers always keeps us up CL events Dist V Joseph Micalizzi Assoc VP PR reports Demajagua RC Flying Club has acquired another flying site Naval Base together the Fajardo Airport have 4 flying sites lucky can get? Joseph does nice job reporting Puerto Rico news forgot mention Georgia Conley Flyers Club officials responsible FIRST AID demonstration Club Pres John Clark Editor Chuck Neinhouse VP David Sexton ST Jim Brooks Decatur Ala Scale Masters Qualifier Contest other day important Judges agreed stop work few minutes picture above Judges meet Jerry Stebbins Carl Grover Fred Hauck Bob Sweebe CD Ed Terry Billy Joe Meadows reports Pattern alive & well Jacksonville elsewhere Florida winners recent Tampa Fla Pattern contest L-R front Mark Elam Evan Chopkis Ben Perreau Charles Norris CD John Schroder Donald Andrews Back-Ron Schiesow Scott Smith Ted Vanzyl Albert Tejera Steve Lively Ron Ellis Paul Towkach Mathew Kebabjian Gary Kirby Thanks nice pic Billy Joe Joseph Micalizzi PR further reports very successful Delta Dart session children local High School Joseph states students Fly-In must members AMA Today membership dollar * PR Delta flyers Top row Justin Weiddeman Tony Barnhart Middle row Andrew Trainer CJ Daigle Adrian Mercado Robert Goodall Anthony Martin Alan Vaugn Bottom Nathan Myus Jesse Robles Francisco Maldonado Fortunato Picon Johnnathan Mejias Matt Fritage 150 Model Aviation 11 11 101 t — Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky / Miasoun Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norndge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 sysbauer@charliecnniitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 81761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbuah Ct St Charlex Mo 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North Eaat Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 1238 Higginaville MO 64037 660 584-6264 Fax 660 564-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Weatcheater IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 h8p//wwwcsamiitedu/amadist6Andexhtm First note Deb Scott Justice two long time AVPs Scott relocating great state Texas Before leave would like thank have invited us club meetings contests swap meets etc also would like thank clubs have confidence abilities obtaining new flying sites relocating old ones appreciate clubs keeping us abreast what has going have made friends over years Illinois sure will continue Texas invited first contest RC combat Waco enjoyed great day flying meeting new people stayed barbecue saw catfish hushpuppies knew Texas would like say big thank former VP Jim Sears giving us opportunity becoming AVPs present VP Charlie Bauer having confidence keeping us during term north Austin area stop say hello say can fly planes ride motorcycles year long Texas ride planes fly motorcycles rate dont think will much need skis just packed wish Deb Scott best new home flying field BENTON IL Club 240 Rend Lake RC Club Inc holds military fly-in year event held Rend Lake College field located year event opened Honor Guard American Legion Post 141 posting colors usual turnout 50 plus aircraft Pictures information have supplied Tom Duncan First have look down part line-up spectators Next have Hellcat belonging Sam Herts C-47 crafted Roger Davis Bill Miller came Tennessee Byron P-SI Corsair beautiful Yellow Aircraft P-38 owned Tim Follis being inspected Bill Miller INDIANAPOLIS IN Jack Sheeks Member 1998 Control Line FAI Scale team sent couple pictures latest project F7F-l Tigercat kit comes JR Custom Products Foam wings fiberglass fuselage nacelles part kit Power comes two OS 40s Electronic controls Ralph Burnstine another member team Pictures really show off fine example Control Line Scale 4November1998 151 Em] kb 11 [ aiim 11 is] 1 i lows / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Dave Gish Vice President 5435 St Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Tel 319 766-2202 Fax 319 766-4038 Email goflyl @Iisconet Joe Campopiana 3709 SW 4th St Des Moines IA 50315 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 PaHi Place Holland Ml 49423 Thomas D Lazar 435 Hubbell St Marshall WI 53559-9409 Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 time writing beginning August time does fly seems just like yesterday started spring flying Sigh think everyone likes see pictures events put magazine some June 7th Crossed Signals RC Club hosted annual fly New Hampton Airport New Hampton Iowa perfect day 45 planes 21 pilots present Thanis Bud Pruin Shell Rock Ia pictures wasnt too sure arrange photos next event Therefore text followed photos July 18th MARCS Madison Area Radio Control Society held fun fly Big Brothers Big Sisters Dane County outstanding event dozen pairs big little brothers sisters turned out especially pleased have several sister pairs present LaVeme Randall just finished building stainless steel roaster day before put pig roast Hobby Horse donated Sig AMA racers twenty members turned out provide flight instmction own trainers buddy boxes help pits handle miscellaneous tasks have taken care such event Several wives helped food VPs note bless Other members instmcted kids building flying Sig Racers seemed enjoy part flying Some kids got three four flights big brothers also flew seemed like everyone great time weather hot ideal flying cloudless sky absolutely calm wind planes field day really large scale Bill Rewey scratch builder some renown literally flew fly Pietenpol 1500 hour building project As EAA member Bill donates Young Eagle flight month raffles MARCS holds its meetings giving winners choice between Pietenpol Cessna rides As successful event looks like may become annual event Support MARCS members outstanding worthwhile community organization post event comments very positive want personally thank Jerry Buss input text photos Bye Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents I] I1I 1 [e IEIE 1 ] t i Arkansas Louisiana / New Mexico Oklahoma Texas Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817 599-7131 E-mail xtrank6g@ajrmailnet wwwAMA-Dixt-8org Associate Vice Presidents George Aldrich 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 210 656-2021 Max Blose 1001 N Betay Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallax 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 Paxadana 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 Farmerx 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 have experienced non-stop aeromodeling late . having attended 1998 AMA Nats attempted visit spectators entrants volunteer workers came up Dist VIII order get feedback about AMA national aeromodeling flying-site museum AMA programs general have also visited staff work AMA get perspective within organization Very soon AMA board directors Executive Council will hold strategic planning goals setting session help chart goals directions AMA will pursue next century! concerned members please take few minutes become part future planning goals setting team AMA Jot down few notes what feel right AMA also include what see think could better improved expansion services organization consider Send ideas desires above address represent board directors seek solicit input relative goals will set directions AMA will establish improved services programs Let hear you! AMA glue bonds modelers together! TRANSPORTABLE RUNWAY under$1O0O goodas asphaltor concrete better drainage! Dunng 1998 Nats visited Dorothy Roy Speights full time Motorhome residents FAT pattem NSRCA flyers showed photos materials used several flying sites other sections USA woven underlayment placed under some types pavement crushed rock paving hold subsoil roadbed stable analogous glass fiber portion molded fiberglass . material tightly woven plastic Rather putting under runway surface placed upon well prepared ground base runway stage other fields would lastly paved asphalt concretethis 12 18 ft wide rolled up material rolled out like carpet over surface runway nailed down prepared subsurface large galvanized nails material porous waterwater will run through vanish sun resistant UV protected will hold up well designed hold road subsurface together cars tnicks will run black color showed several photos model fields surfaced system photos showed surface looked much like pavement can patehed needed worst case situation could removed relocated another site needed seems ideal field considered long term expense permanent pavement would justified Once subsurface prepared preparation must because like painting Monokoting over rough surface.the flying field surface would no smoother its subsurface rolls material widths fim l2to 18 feetwide lengths 300 400 feet lald Out positioned Roy told prices availability varies state state said between 2 3 rolls makes entire surfaced flying field cost per roll material between $200 $300 per roll stated could create nice surfaced flying field well under $1 l00 have seen type material used throughout Dist VIII paving companies prior time never seen used create surfaced model flying field Additional information about woven plastic material can obtained following manufacturer Amoco Fabrics Fibers Co 900 Circle 75 Parkway Suite 500 Atlanta GA 30339 Ph 404 984-4444 FAX 404 956-2430 product trade name WOVEN GEOTEXTILES have different products stock #2006 has used successfully several model clubs conclusionto keep up latest brealdng news happenings aeromodeling within AMA Dist VIII regularly consult District Intemet site wwwAMA-Dist-8 org have placed several hundred digital snapshots 1998 NATS above www site AMA glue bonds modelers together! Hying Fun Fellowship Sandy Frank * November1998 153 Starter Pylon Races 1998 NATSMr Bill Gallagher member DALLAS RIC Club tireless volunteer Thank 8111! Ron Barr L Kingswood Tx Todd Blose -Waco Tx two top competitors R/C FAI Pattern 1998 NATS Andy Mears pictured accompanied Family team Bobby James life long tradition Texas Lubbock C/L combat 1998 NATS Q-500 Pylon Dist VIII NATS means Parker family Mark Left force reckoned with! 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 Will iston ND 58801 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 80919-1788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News South Dakota newest youngest pilot receiving instruction Beresford Area Radio Flyers field Nicholas Hoon Nick grandson long-time BARF member Roger Stubbe really enjoys going field grandfather Nicks model Thunder Tiger ARF pictured Powerhouse old timer model seems like ARF because faster will aerobatics Nick just starting training program has already learned lingo something about aviation just listening other pilots Will three young people involved model aviation five years now dont know know learning lot about aviation having fun process Fun Fly News first model aviation events season held Brookings SD June 7 hosted Brookings Aeromates RC club beautiful spring day Partly cloudy skies light winds lots thermals made perfect flying conditions modeler dropped parachute model never /Nebraska/ came down least didnt come down fifteen minutes sight Bill Chambers Sioux Falls pictured below participants Brookings event Bill shown getting Sig Fazer ready flight Fathers Day found areas flyers Beresford flying field ninth annual BARF Fathers Day Fun Fly Twenty-seven pilots registered day open flying Lunch door prizes included registration fee pilots action Fathers Day BARF president Brad Jensen shown Great Planes 60 size Cub News Colorado Ah finally its 330 end work day Time go home get jet out flying field Maybe better give good look inside first its about 10-15 flights problems Heck Ill after get back home Okay shes fueled up ready go Oh yea sounds great love high RPM whine Trims look good lets get runway air Man shes really flying nice today Lets whiz couple high speed passes killer 150 MPH what rush about another go WHAT NO dirt deep! Wow theres hardly anything left tail feathers #* it! Denver Jet Rally four weeks away now what Guess got build another fast think Ill try cardboard setup back built little stik style 4-5 days ajet shouldnt take too long Three weeks $7500 later Hey its done looks pretty good Lets get out flying field test fly 121/2 pound creation rally Saturday Sunday its already Friday morning Got call boss let him know wont coming today got important things need So go againjust love first flights HA Hey its air pulling hard right needin lot up trim matter plus flying up elevator heart rate climbing plane Otherwise seems pretty decent just need relax fly around bum off some 26 ounces go line up get back ground Great landing Ill some linkage adjustments try again Denver Jet Rally rally fueling up cardboard creation cant wait air-borne again Flying little better now still needin elevator perhaps little less nose weight coming final approach OH NO Dead engine 121/2 pound cardboard box goes snapped off whole front end Well took home cleaned off can fix just need another KenmoreTM dishwasher box Im sure Ill flying next weekend no sense giving up Jeff Johnson Littleton CO Model Aviation d Larsen Box 353 Alcester SD 57001 larsenabcd@acsnetcom Associate Vice Presidents Arizona/California / Guam Hawaii Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone/Fax 602 728-9400 E-mail richh@primenetcom http//wwwama-1 Ocom/ama Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Don Goeschl Lancaster California 805 940-6066 Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa California 707 525-8815 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah 801752-3639 Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California 408 463-0604 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702 656-1772 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy Marez Santa Ana California 714 540-4935 See last months column additional AVPs Coordinators Ken McSpadden project coordinator Pomona Valley Modelers stands next entrance sign newly opened Prado Air Park western San Bernardino County Supported county Regional Parks Division new public flying site very much welcome addition aeromodeling facilities southern California successful endeavor acquiring new aeromodeling facility developing site building field often times community effort Pictured Prado Air Park Grand Opening Ken McSpadden Lonnie Morrison R Pomona Valley club along Manuel Pilonieta Bill McGurty board representatives San Bernardino Community Cultural Resources Department Saturday July 18 1998 marked Grand Opening newly developed Educational Flight Range San Louis Obispo CA new flying site developed joint venture between San Louis Obispo SLO Flyers Cal Poly State University unique facility will home SLO Flyers also educational facility Cal Poly aeronautical engineering department well educational site AMA sponsored aeromodeling youth activities AMA District X VP Rich Hanson makes cut SLO Flyers President Bob Vant Riet holds ribbon opening new Educational Flight range Saturday June 20 1998 Members Pomona Valley Model Airplane Club modelers throughout Inland Empire San Bernardino Orange SLO Flyers Past President Chuck County area helped celebrate Grand Jennings prepares inaugural flight Opening new Prado Air Park off SLO Flyers Cal Poly EFR Success spell success flying site time past several articles have addressed need development National Flying Site Assistance Program As part discussion thought important acknowledge some successes made through existing Flying Site Assistance Fund importantly successes achieved through efforts individual modelers clubs faced need desire dream new replacement flying sites Pictured months column recent success stories Canyon Country Crosswinds Castaic California SLO Flyers San Louis Obispo Pomona Valley Modelers Inland Empire western San Bernardino County Prado Park SLO Flyers Cal Poly Educational Flight Range projects both recipients grants AIVIAs Flying Site Assistance Fund Congratulations AMA District X go out organizers contributors supporters projects ajob well done Till next time . Keep em safe Keep emflyn anent dedication plaque installed commemorate Grand Opening Castaic Lake Radio Control Model Airport Canyon Crosswind President Steve Ciambrone presents plaque appreciation park Superintendent Frank Gonzales Los Angeles County Department Parksln 1997 club given disheartening news losing existing site near Castaic Lake would have move help County Department Parks new site found near dam less year funds raised new site developed clubs efforts culminated grand opening new site Saturday May 9 1998 November1998 155 U 1 i uI [Si i 11 1e] b 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 Wolt Dr Wasilla AK 89654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 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 Barry Kurath 1950-1998 great sadness write death nicest kindest gentlest compassionate persons have ever known Barry Kurath born hemophilia exactly easy start life yet managed live life its fullest things wanted example first Dist XI soaring pilot achieve difficult series soaring tasks attainment LSF Level 5 degree accomplishment becomes understandable realize 93 other soaring pilots world reached goal modelers knew him through activities NW soaring fraternity membership co-editorship newsletter PASS NWSS known warmth humor desire fly Barry filled lives ways knew him will never forget gentle strength always strove improve whatever did Perhaps can remember Barry best emulating him organizers NW Regionals come up something new year no exception new event ROW Rise Off Water AKA water based U/C flying Since Fireballs used floats way back SOs isnt new hasnt activity speak last 20 years Last year moved Carrier because site under water Dave Shrum few others looked water said could fly float planes So Dave Gordon Deedon Mike Forrester built pond event U shaped 220 feet long 17 feet wide foot deep Seven pilots showed up 12 aircraft fly including Grant Hiestand Supermarine S-B made its qualifying flights off pond way 1st place Precision Scale Regionals photos Fred Cronenwett Grant Hiestands winning S-6B big Albatross 12 models flown Albatross 87 largest 36 span diesel powered Macchi MC-72 smallest Five electric powered certainly evidence growing trend Fred Cronenwett flew F7F Tigercat twin 15s may have first time anyone ever flew twin U/C ROW may also have first time anyone ever flew electric powered floatplane U/C event pilots tried out ROW never done before competition managed succeed anyway Grant Hiestands electric powered modified Senior Kadet Frank Macys 1950 Super Fireball original restored floats lovely red silver Fred Cronenwett has nice package about electric power electronic controls U/C aircraft Send 10 1st class stamps him 21320 Parthenia St #101 Canoga Park CA 91304 hell send stuff about Regionals later meantime different aircraft worth noting Bruce Tharps 2nd place scale aircraft F-86 powered pulse-jet made two flawless qualifying flights Bruce made look very easy Model Aviation egionals site Note water site left center

A News Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 View HQ See Page 168 ________________________________________ Flying site -assistancethis name FindingPreservingMaintaininggame know Joe Beshar FSAthe availability flying sites remains 198 Merritt Dras highest priority Oradell NJ 07649for practice Fax 201 261-1281model aviation Tel 201 261-0223only present its future has long recognized AIVIA thus action being taken address issue establishing program support membership regarding flying site matters As name implies its purpose help flying site activities need new flying sites equal importance lose now have main objectives communicate assist situations guidance advice ideas can helpful vehicle accomplish requires network volunteers Volunteers geographic locations possible responsibility will keep eyes ears open goings-on particular area lot reading newspapers watching listening news will involved along being touch assigned areas whatever manner necessary Politically financially sncially etc volunteers will connection point contact AMA Hying Site Assistance Coordinator purpose structure need timely information allowing pro-active approach flying site concerns rather reactive approach process will published future encourage communicating write fax whatever thoughts experiences accomplishments successes ideas can consolidate joint effort benefit clubs best leaming curve did doing it works great Frank Andrews Centerville Massachusetts referring loss Galeville NY flying field letter National Free Flight Society digest cites have flying site Cape Cod Falmouth near Otis Air Force Base Francis Crane Wildlife Conversation Area time Coonamsett Airport Crane area administered meticulously maintained Mass State Division Fisheries Wild Life conservation area shared harmoniously according seasons following groups hikers horseback riders dog trainers bird watchers RC flyers Free Flighters New England Wakefield Group has held Free Eight meets spring fall number years site Crane hazards however models occasionally come down pine trees surrounding large open area So see can done will Frank further states seems absurd excellent flying site Galeville available enjoyment Free Flighters other interest groups federal government agencies exists negative attitude toward model airplane flying sites believe due lack understanding what model aviation really has offer must turn around positive attitude model aviation educational age groups Jr Sr career builder has proven entry full-scale aviation opportunity AMA member should promote scene positive future us interested model aviation ability flying sites Involvement important AMA member commit being involved concerned need flying fields must promote need during everyday activities making consistently known benefits can gained involvement aeromodeling Dont forget astronaut involved aeromodeling time other Speak up service club meetings speak up local town meetings speak up political campaign gatherings local federal promote repromote will amazed cooperative relationship can generated Remember involvement now may save get flying site looking AMA members interested serving Flying Site Assistance volunteer Please write call fax consideration Thank n Krafft incumbent am Donald C Krafft reside Duxbury MA have District VP 13 years During time have tried promote model aviation way could Representing district times balancing act between what best AMA what best District believe has fairly successful elected same policies will used next three years vote would appreciated Thank District V Jim McNeilI incumbent Jim McNeil Bham AL AIVIA #L-2 have experience 25 years Council have held office except Pres AIVIA service organization formed help enjoy hobby model airplanes have fun AMA works FCC pmvide frequencies insurance companies protect clubs field owners works help get keep flying sites travel constantly Fun-Hys Contests Club Meetings etc expose myself AIVIA representative Dist Web Page http\\wwwscottnetk-ama Web try show clubs can Fun-Flys try take pictures people preference models highlight contestants CDS officials family members spectators magazine member equal Famous ones new members FF CL RC same have always reported mysteries Council meetings know true am provided annual District Budget fed dues money spending try river people mail out videos booklets Robts Rules hooks etc free 140 Model Aviation rict fun thing Both opponents race fine people think whomever select will get good representative Jim Weems name Jim Weems am resident small community just south Birmingham first joined AMA sometime back 60s became Leader Member December 1975 February t977 became Contest Director RJC Scale Judge 19771 helped form AMA Air Show Team 1978 gained sanction BAMA Flyers Air Show Team served almost capacity team include Manager also hold position Giant Scale Inspector have met Division because different functions AMA elected position think much emphasis should placed Associate Vice Presidents Since work full time have time frequently travel region think valuable information can funneled through Associate VPs also have very strong feelings about conservation flying fields loss flying field loss membership Again feel Associate VP could play major role situations directing information District VP am also strong advocate safety insurance background wife legal profession know what can happen fail pay attention actions would appreciate vote feel could properly represent am internet wish E-mail jimweems@bellsouthcom Norm Deputy am Norman Deputy Warner Robins Georgia am asking vote elect representative AMA Executive Council serve members district advocate fresh new approach spirit openness District V improved communications theme candidacy support new initiatives within district significantly improve communications coordination between District V members other districts AMA Executive Council HQ Muncie will become well informed AMA district district has very diverse active community modelers deserves dedicated representative will address venues sport aviation hobby will seek out views concerns intend elected ensure issues presented Executive Council Advanced technology has provided us fairly new communication vehicle via Internet e-mail will pursue enabling members clubs district quickly coordinate communicate efficiently effectively support creation District V web site implemented support District V VP volunteers site will hub communications within district will publicize modeling event activities district regardless size no cost chartered clubs members elected Vice President District V intend effectively utilize Associate Vice Presidents intended AMA bylaws will define areas responsibility ensure AVPs kept informed become pro-active chartered clubs within assigned area look forward serving members District V representative Executive Council Please visit http/wwwhomnetk-gamaldistricthtml District VII Dave Gish incumbent dont believe long involved Campaign Statements will no exception first experiences model aircraft started back before WW II now know approximately old am well get qualifications Vice President First already have fairly good working knowledge what required VP because took over Don Bentfield due unfortunate death have served since February 1998 have built flown free flight control line radio control models first AMA number obtained back 1943 have actively involved AMA last twelve years During modeling career have belonged six clubs served president twice never thrown out of Before serving Dist VII VP AVP Iowa am elected will perform ~required duties office will strongly attempt put fun hobby its number requirement am retired now means Im available whenever need District IX Russ Miller incumbent Serving AMA District Nine VP delight position enjoy Getting around district functions meeting modelers main goals Distance has factor past nor will future get club function meet modelers local flying field something enjoy doing Serving Executive Council rewarding interesting Keeping best interests District Nine whole AMA always important end main objectives Vice President AMA has gone through some interesting changes however have learning experiences Executive Council has always tried keep way clear forward movement though times road may have rocky AMA still viable strong organization its delivery goods services members Serving budget committee AMA Scholarship committee have two major assignments though budget committee does consume lot time still enjoyable area feel can contribute Academy Model Aeronautics As can tell past performance work betterment sport flying models category consider facets AMA important Whatever interest may important time have problems dont haste get hold will provide some assistance solving problem coming up best solution concerns Thanks advance vote support have questions concerns feel free call contact net e4de#eC Dave Brown incumbent great honor nominated candidate re-election AMA President 18 years have served Executive Council last 3 President have learned lot about what takes effective President Being effective President easy need figure out way get 13 elected individuals own personality ideas background constituency work together cohesive unit accomplish goals organization seen eyes its 150000 members Presidents ability derive consensus group first step process must work staff through Executive Director see policies programs decided Executive Council implemented important President have vision important President has perspective different problems confront modelers different areas country What really important however President have respect trust Executive Council members Without such respect trust no President will have significant degree success President has virtually no authority anything support rest Executive Council members have proven ability work well both Executive Council members Staff Both have interesting experience Executive Council made up very diverse group very intelligent very hardworking people have proven up challenge keeping group focused subject hand yet same time letting member have say group will sometimes stray subject hand doing create some great ideas fine line between getting business hand done allowing creative interaction group can tell Executive Council diverse group people best interest Aeromodelers November 1998 141 AMA heart have common interest uncommon desire work butts off behalf What dont have common personalities have asked several EC members name two EC members similar personality have yet get answer Presidents job transcend personality differences ignoring create working group have done well believe have better working group now have ever believe leadership has lot instrumental hiring Joyce Hager Executive Director have found her staff delight work nearly daily basis Campaign promises AMA presidential candidate will always ring hollow President can accomplish what can convince Executive Council will make promise however will work hard ask vote dont expect vote blindly ask ask Vice President opinion After best position assess job have done Richard D Hanson AMA #69547Scottsdale Arizona AMA headed right direction As membership association serving needs membership Are doing right things right reasons right way very much legitimate questions AMA member ask ask organization Most certainly doing some things right unfortunately however necessarily doing right things has perplexing answers questions have lead inc dedicate personal time efforts Academy Model Aeronautics seek election office AMA President As look Twenty First Century AMA faces numerous challenges both within organization outside well host new challenges yet foreseen meet challenges AMA must have effective leadership clear focus its purpose innate vision future success achieving vision depends greatly upon establishing clearly defined set goals objects lead organization toward achieving vision support primary purpose serving membership would offer three very simple yet critical goals Academy 1 promotion model aviation recognized viable legitimate recreational activity adults families youth success stories aeromodeling its worthy contributions communities schools youth programs social welfare need told neighbors politicians governing bodies general public 2 development fulfillment National flying Site Assistance Program geared toward acquisition development retention flying sites Though criticality issue may very state state region region no doubt flying sites no longer have hobby Moreover problem going away rather growing severity gradually impacting areas across country up now never considered possibility loosing local flying site failure establishing effective proactive safeguard today decidedly foretells gradual dwindling extinction hobby 3 Further development out reach programs introduce model aviation newcomers ages AMA has developed excellent educational program important program needs nurtured enhanced expanded bring enrichment model aviation huge generation baby boomers rapidly approaching retirement young families struggling lock traditional family values generation troubled youth torn competing interests often enticed drugs street crime Aeromodeling has provided thirty years recreation participating model aviation have made commitment giving back organization has largely contributed enjoyment hobby have done last five years serving District X VP AMA Executive Council will continue AMA President am accomplished public administrator commercial pilot over 6000 hours helicopters airplanes currently manage aviation section State Arizona also have over 25 years active duty reserve component military service achieving rank Major USAR Anthony Jay once said can judge leaders size problems tackle people nearly always pick problem own size know know am big enough handle problem allment Im turning column over George Abbott feel good way get know sound committee get benefit contributors particular expertise George electrical engineer registered PE served officer US Air Force has modeling about 60 years starting Rubber gas Free Flight Control Line started 1941 Al Fireball since 1967 Radio Control currently serves Associate VP AMA District IV has also involved full-scale aviation 50 years restoring several old airplanes building several experimental airplanes currently flies Corben Baby Ace Spezio Sport Tu-Holer 1946 Luscomb 8-A has written previous articles Model Airplane News Model Aviation topics sound vibration wealth experience Im sure can understand pleased am George agreed serve sound committee Sound Model Site Layout George Abbott As know important issues facing modeling community today flying site acquisition retention probably significant factor issue noise should try make distinction between sound noise Without getting lot technical legal details purposes noise sound irritating neighbors noise what want minimize As stated last article column keep fields must avoid subjecting neighbors what perceive objectionable noise purpose article provide some guidelines field layout based assumptions about acceptable noise neighbors property guidelines should useful laying out field determining prospective site feasible Bear mind general guidelines purposely made simple possible local noise ordinances may complex may well represent rather different noise levels guidelines based upon following assumptions 1 airplanes will meet AMA guideline 90 dBA nine feet 2 Based upon local ordinances maximum acceptable noise level time neighbors property line 50 dBA Thus require noise level neighbors property line 40 dB less nine feet assumptions can determine minimum distance airplane can approach neighbors property line meet 50 dBA limit will use following formula interested mathematical details may contact author GAbbott462@AOL COM Let D equal distance between airplane property line straight line distance ground level slant 142 Model Aviation Maclaughlin distance would include altitude airplane D antilog4OdB/20 feet airplane may several airplanes flying same time worst case would airplanes distance 900 feet same time As number airplanes doubled neighbors perceived noise level increases 3dB Thus airplane air level 50 dBA two would 53 dBA four 56 dBA eight 59 dBA Since unlikely models air would exactly 900 feet same time would randomly scattered around flying area reasonable base estimate two airplanes Assuming two airplanes would require reduction 43 dB meet objective can obtained either reducing noise level airplane 87 dBA nine feet increasing D 1271 feet will probably two airplanesall different distances within flyover area making analysis much complex Also club might choose allow sound levels higher AMA guideline 90 dBA nine feet would plugged formula provide different required distance neighbor However purpose article lets stick AMA guidelines use 1300 feet required distance edge flyover area neighbors property line have reasonable assurance field would pose noise problem 1 flyover area can no closer 1300 feet nearest neighbors property line 2 airplanes must meet AMA guidelines 90 dBA nine feet 3 further analysis should made determine maximum number airplanes allowed fly same time should give idea real estate required establish field will lead quarrels neighbors * smw rnwr w AMAs HistoryPast Present Future John Worth second Celebration Eagles now history Will another Perhapsthe next logical time year 2000 could momentous occasion turn century signifying dramatic point AMAs future now looking back still order three years 1996 year first Celebration Eagles through 1998 have said lot about old days people gained fame back 1930s 40s SOs Much has help relative newcomers have AIvIA 30 40 years gain appreciation have made major contributions beginnings aeromodeling history Its what heritage about learning got now However like start next century will pretty much end era pioneers became famous during era will no longer ustoo gone already brings up point Reality says have few years tie up loose ends regarding have yet honored pioneering contributions because remember what others have done may around tell about Yet still dozens candidates recognition registration AMAs history famous aeromodelers will lot harder people tell about did what past part era themselves Research will required will depend mostly upon what previously published subject Unfortunately may people did great things relatively unpublicized brings up another point lot what has published involves competition-type model activity contest record performances Its lucky people wed like honor involved such activity makes research easier looking back 40 50 years ago situation began change drastically 60s due mostly booming growth Radio Control activity turned out largely noncompetition-oriented Until 60s practically AMAs membership involved competition activity thousands new members joined afterward mainly interested flying funsport flying became known although contradiction since word sport implies competition Regardless roughly 90% approximately 20000 members involved competition activity through SOs few years laterbeginning 60s enormous shift growth quickly increased membership exceed 100000 relatively few newcomers formal competition shift chances recognition individuals national scale greatly diminished problem natural could modeler mostly flying fun club field rather regional national competition covered model press make claim fame short nature new circumstances left opportunities recognition still contest record scene now scene minority activity instead major once modem aspect aeromodeling history suggests next century will need develop new ways recognize outstanding individuals resting challenge future generations Interestingly situation could actually help solve current problem trying recognize old-timers latter gone focus will likely fewer people base well over 100000 modelers mostly flying own pleasure instead trophies records national publicity opportunities individuals will probably much less used Hall Fame selection may therefore become simpler process future fewer candidates have noted recent years us have part selection process until now will relief pass torch younger folks better able sort out judge future candidates based much different world modeling activity next few years can expected therefore become period transition names familiar us now will become better known probably reasons different have used Emphasis may well focus technical achievement perhaps special high-tech building techniques area current development may well blossom much bigger activity what call Micro RC tiny models inches wingspan rather feet Out may well come fame successful However thing past has taught us attempts predict future typically short-sighted future often far progressive radical current imaginations able conceive future should interesting could very boring know answers now So heres whatever comes mber1998 143 999- 9 Mike Stokes AMA Education Coordinator 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 still focusing education months column going take different twist have road great deal month July have some really interesting news pass members Earlier year reported Academy Model Aeronautics joined National Coalition Aviation Education NCAE Last week NCAEs board directors AMA met Washington DC set tone next years programs group made up 42 member organizations take roots field aviation interested NCAEs website address relating educational issues opportunities www aviationeducation org highlights during NCAE meeting meeting Mrs Lisa Bacon American Institute Aeronautics Astronautics AIAA Among things Lisa does aviation education has Educator Grants available through office annually appeared grants $500 less easily achievable educators requiring help presenting aviation related programs further information what available through AIAA contact Mrs Lisa Bacon AIAA 1801 Alexander Bell Dr Suite 500 Reston VA 20191-4344 Tel 703 264-7527 Fax 703 264-7551 E-mail lisab@aiaaorg anyone requesting AMAs Educators Packet will now include NCAEsA Guide Aviation Education Resources have requested received AMA Educators Packet past would like have NCAE Guide just contact directly will get way immediately Trust say Guide reference tool educator should have available Following heels NCAE Board meeting same trip spent afternoon Smithsonian Air Space Museum Yes interested looking fascinating exhibits time different exception viewing Mercury Capsule large wreath placed front honor Alan Shepard did spend much time public viewing area trip Smithsonian culmination long hours planning direct involvement Bob Underwood during tenure AMAs Education Director pleasure able wrap up preparation put motion Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service SITES titled Miniature Wings dealing exclusively model airplanes SITES Exhibit will actually go road late 1999 exhibit will feature 25 models have rarely seen public also includes 18 Eric F Longs photographs Smithsonians Miniature Wings Model Aircraft National Air Space Museum publication models range early wind tunnel test models modern day jet airliners covering different eras aviations development Flying model airplanes such Good Brothers Guff also included exhibit SITES Exhibit will make 11 stops across United States spending 10 weeks location will three weeks between stops set up dismantling exhibit giving total over two half years Exhibit will road will time exhibit magnitude depicting model aviation will presented Smithsonian making -true Once Lifetime occasion AMAs involvement Miniature Wings program focuses education educational programming currently planned project will reach out students focusing grades four through eight Accompanying workshops approximately 120 organized local AMA clubs SITES conjunction local museums will provide students opportunity participate hands-on activities incorporate math science social studies Thousands children will learn about modeling older generation model builders will able share passion skills mentors younger generation As get closer Exhibit taking road will contacting local clubs coordinating museums selected receive SITES Exhibit hope of us Miniature Wings will bring modeling classroom thereby bring life math science concepts fourth through eighth graders learning hands-on activities will meet needs students clamoring participatory role education process will close months column challenge everyone have thought about awhile actual motivator comes Dick Baxter material have used previously AMA Delta Dart has very successful model use classroom applications since late 60s think time has come based numerous requests since have become Education Coordinator next step follow design Delta Dart replacement Delta Dart rather next step What am looking list models does have best application can used teaching tools beyond middle school Delta Dart successful comments suggestions welcome As Dick mentions recent note think lots suitable designs out kitted stocked hobby shops published Dick has other viable suggestions note will looking also included some photos Delta Dart variations spark interest have included few column imagination kickers Till next month Model Aviation eIhILIajjjjujjjj. Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 Ill begin little observation regarding statement often hear Someone will say have quick question proceed question experience has quick questions often have long answers Another observation nothing complicated simplicity month column features Statement Activities profit loss statement AMA bottom line called Increase Net Assets 1997 AMA increased assets $911883 compared $236620 1996 As end 1997 Net Assets totaled $7611569 very good year THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 1997 AND 1996 qq UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS REVENUE Membership Club charter fees Event sanctions insurance Supply souvenir sales Model Aviation advertising Model Aviation subscriptions Net Assets Released Restrictions Amount $ 5754153 116626 44145 118118 900743 qq Percent Amount 8 12% 16 06 17 127 09 $ 5492216 113807 45031 73909 856637 Percent 804% 17 07 11 125 14 69965439876677386978 13 15362222 EXPENSES Operating expenses Model Aviation magazine direct costs Supply souvenir costs Depreciation amortization Officer services including magazines Committees A2i1914j4Lj58 EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES FROM OPERATIONS OTHER REVENUE NET ADDITIONS TO MUSEUM COLLECTION INCREASE IN UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS Contributions Net assets released restrictions DECREASE IN TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS INCREASE IN NET ASSETS NET ASSETS Beginning year End year 61247286283750 3520684933004 1632202 18788 133 5337508 92276 8971013153622 3633505 61346 911883128%236620 86 $7611569 $ 6699686 November1998 145 4007730 1751470 104876 384228 185625 1000 566 247 15 54 26 06 ~j908 4109803 1849673 25285 365191 165508 1000 602 271 04 53 24 05 959 41 05 02 44 14 23 09 35% Until later ecticut / Maine / Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 -1828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 Bob Landry 80 Main Street Essex JunctionVT 05452-3146 MC McGuttin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 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 LEADER MEMBER SURVEY few months ago survey mailed leader members Out 3599 questionnaires mailed 239 returned 5 District would lead believe either considerable amount apathy else enough understanding importance survey ones responded will have chance direct part decision making process LEADER CLUBS following Clubs have achieved Leader Club status 1998 congratulations members hard work 1 Rhode Island Aeromodelers 2 Northbridge Radio Control Aeromodelers 3 New England Sport Scale Association 4 Quinapoxet Model Flying Club 5 Cape Ann R/C Model Club 6 East Coast Swamp Flyers 7 Propsnappers R/C Club 8 107th R/C Flyers remainder column will devoted pictures sent will future columns will start material sent c/I contest board member Dick Wolsey about New England Stunt Trials held Westover AFB June 6&7 1998 Saturday windy turned day event Sunday Jack Patrolia first old time stunt classic Advanced won John Duncan beginner Rick Clark Intermediate won Jeff Sauter expert Bill Suarez contest director Gifford Fogg Gifford does contests dl nc people put lot work various organizations need someone help out next two pictures sent Dick Sherman AVP New Hampshire Dick has building models since balsa wood first discovered model MACCI-Costol Di-72 hope correct designation anyway has counter rotating props wingspan 39 inches floats 24 inches long rubber powered Beautiful workmanship Early June group us went Washington visit tax money Air Space Museum also visited Garber Restoration Facility Which lead let know planning visit Garber Facility must quickly will gradually reduced material moved new facility built Dulles Airport following picture sent Donald Schlighting North Grandby CT Don member Wintonbury Flying Club has building models about 45 years Model Aviation ord Fogg presenting Bill Suarez plaque first Expert Len Harding assisting Bob Robertshaw advanced flight 1998 Stunt trials winners L-r Ken Cline Don Krafft Fred Bellows Norm Anderson Jerry Browe Norm Converse Air Space Museum 1998 Classic winners Tammy SilIman Don Schlightings Sterling Fledgling New Jersey/ New York Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Eve 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 decou @ idt net Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstornrr NJ 58525-4551 Roy Brown USAE AFOENT CMR deS 80X 585 APO AE 09703 Ray Juscbkos 59 Livingston Street St James NY 11789 James M Lewis PO 81 Ogderrburg NY 136eg5581 Bob McKay 159W Edward St loelarr NJ seeso Dave Matbeweon Soc et3 Camilus NY 13031 Tom Murrey 31 voorhees Dtioe evoking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodem 407 Willow Street Lockyori NY 14594 Bill Peythreso 2 Hemlock Court Saugerties NY 12477 Adorn Settler 41 Perry Avenoe Lolhow NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire tOt Swithtield Dr Eodicott NY 13765-4329 Freqoency Coordinator Los Sauter 53 Airport Dr Oowego County Airport Fulton NY 13069 315 59e-e593 July great month Airshow activity throughout district AVPs Marlene Nikodem Bob McKay provided input did Ocean County Modelers member Thom Lamborn Pictures captions give idea months activities Jim Coo Clarkson came way California watch Scale Rally put Southern Tier Aero Radio Society STARS Olean NY Kip Karn Kirby Oldham Gary Fitch keep STARS rally moving Ron Saporitos gorgeous B-24 STARS rally STARS CD Jim Goodemote made sure participants spectators enjoyable time July 25th spent day Oneonta RC Flyers scale fly-in Don Corbett CD Oneonta event calls action Gardner Spencer made trip Oneonta Bennington VT 30-year old Nosen Gere Sport purchased plane STARS auction few years back Nick Janet Ziroli prepare Spirit St Louis flight Which way Ireland June 13th Ocean County Modelers held annual Navy Relief Fun fly-in club donated $500 fund after event spite attendance being reduced poor weather Thom Lamborn provided details pics Cleve Laswell holds Jack Rudys Gere Sport Dressed Stearman Jack gets ready fly Danny Ditursi gives buddy-box time Nick Morizio Navy Relief event July 19th found AVP Marlene Nikodem Geneseo Free Flight contest Srull six-motor twelve prop Dornier DO-X Geneseo meet Jane Smith attended Geneseo England Mustang built two years ago November1998 147 Associate vice Presidents IOhio Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 E-mail amadiii@penncom Associate Vice Presidents Mike Burbee 6561 Caigary Coort Csiombos OH 43225-2508 614 8911643 David H Ellis 52e1 DeWiS Rood Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-1408 Neison Gould 1944 idaho Street Aiteotomo PA 18103-8519 610 797-6597 John Hathaway 152 Woodroere Drine Nem Stanton PA 19672-9449 412 925-3266 Donaid Kiopp 637 Hamiitoo Coort Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frank Noii 6042 Norsneii Drive Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9232 Matthew Turoweki 9963 Boo 294 Dogmood Drioc Droms PA 18222 717 622-5435 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Croobrook Ddoe PO Boo 851 Maumee OH 43837-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Aoenoe Porty Port PA 16704 Phone 717 267-8970 Donald Freese F- 14 Tophat did Summer go donrt know about sure wish little longer Now time begin projects club projects next year frequently asked questions What can make event worthwhile answer preplan execute plan within established time line Dont wait until too late ELECTIONS year chance express desires direction Academy casting vote presidential candidate choice Read statements candidates vote yourHerb Dimi Walters about fly desires Please follow directions yourHelen Terry Martin ballot vote will counted Academy organization vote SANCTIONS Currently looking revision sanction system events meet current class system Protection some events extreme others dont have enough have suggestions pertaining issue please advise District Vice President Carl Moon Mississinewa Sky Hawks Bill Luigs great AD-6 Skyraider Design belongs District IIIs web page manager Randy CharlesGreg Hahn prepares C45 demo 148 Model Aviation Hahns P-47 Bob Ullmans Design Ray Forsts C-47 DISTRICT Ill MODELERS IN ACTION PLEASE VOTE II] ruLu j q jsj t Delaware / District Columbia Maryland/North Carolina / Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President ie Ct \JC 27948 441-5855 --1 -6554 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 Off ice Phone 540 994-2316 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757 421-4545 Office Phone 757 431-6009 E-Mail moultons@mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail flyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail vrcs38@aolcom Bliss Teague 625 5th Ave SW HiCkory North Carolina 28602 Home Phone 828 324-2164 Office Phone 828 733-9228 E-Mail blissteague@conninccom Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 ROANOKE VALLEY R/C CLUB Roanoke Valley Governors School Update Classes complete year 33 students have summer work will prime hands part starting next fall Bill Saunders doing wonderful job exciting see eager young people learn about aeronautical engineering RVRC has approved spending $30000 provide RVGS two Avistar 40 planes use engines radios David Yeager completing now will available RVGS students summer use becomes popular well build second again using RVGSs engine radio RVRC process now putting training program together RVGS summer flying interested helping instruct summer please contact Marshall McClung 989-9494 Other good news AMA has awarded RVGS $75000 grant through its Youth Education Stipend program will solid boost program underfunded due near double capacity program attracted SPRING FUN FLY HELD Richmond Area Radio Control Club held its annual Spring Fun Fly May 17th Participants included members Richmond Area Mid Virginia R/C Clubs photo below shows some winners left right Andy Hammer Craig Brown Fred Copper John Gausby Kevin Seeber MVRC HOLDS FC-TB EVENT MidVirginia R/C held its Spring FC-lB Fun Fly Saturday May 30th event held field Fort Lee property Nineteen pilots entered Fun Fly several RARC events included ioops can minute climb glide spot Landing balloon bust limbo some exciting moments loop event best moments came spot landing balloon bust limbo events photo Fred Copper FC lB original design BOB BABURA AVP MARYLAND Chesapeake Bay R/C Club successful neighborhood appreciation day May 15th weather iffy locals did show up take part instructional flying Much free food sodas consumed Maryland Department Natural Resources CBRCs landlord showed up helicopter can see photo next two photos show some students CBRCs Indian Creek School Model Aviation Program Note photo shows several female enrollees program photo Tom Van Wranken addressing students CBRCs flying field FREDERICKSBURG AEROMASTERS MAC would like say congratulations Fredericksburg Aeromasters Model Airplane Club club has just received plaque AMA five years row Gold Leader Club Thats month take time friendly road happiness Go take kid flying mber1998 149 • m] L U 11 i0] h m Alabama / Florida / Georgia / Misaisaippi / Puerlo Rico / South Carolina Tenneasee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 12051 322-2127 FAX 205252-2654 E-mail iemcneill@jonocom WEB-P GE hep//wwwscottnetIamu Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihasa 2826 Arbor Piace Knoxville TN 37917 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cone Memphis TN 36116 James Alvis 5426 MeIwood Drive Jackson MS 29211 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circie Foley AL 36535 Karl Hensel 383 Briarwood 842 Meridian MS 39305 Louise IzzO 296 Huntridge Way Wintemprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thomiee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner 95 Lee Rd 238 Phenix City AL 39667 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom MorrIs 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30082 Clifford Scholefield 4138 NW 33rd Piace Gainesville FL 32606 Melvin Sires 781 Boarriman Rd Aiken SC 29803 Frank Tiano 15300 Esiancia Lane West Paim Beach FL 33414 Werd Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30509 Lee Webster 1009 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10397 Fajardo Poedo Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone904654-2917 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207W Sandcreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Woodvaliny Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Phone 706 597-9783 Computer Science Technology Expert Tom Rhodes 9 New York Blvd Benerly Hills FL 34465 Phone 352 527-0674 352 795-2362 Last week Mrs Carolyn Sue Coleman representing Am Red Cross showed Conley Flyers club Jonesboro Georgia use FIRST AID equipment remote flying field tailored presentation model airplane needs interesting thing Dont use tourniquets might cost arm leg Instead use pressure right places arteries etc stop blood flow stressed club President John Clerk stressed stress Never go out fly yourself Always have someone cannot emphasized enough cant drive car very good holding yourself together Mrs Coleman also gave recommendations club field First-Aid box 14 yr old daughter came also helped demonstrate various first-aid techniques Mrs Carolyn Sue behalf entire District would like thank invaluable favor taking immediate steps create video tape first-aid business together list items first-aid box make available free chartered clubs want Friend Stu Richmond Apopka Florida writes guys did good thing bought IM 5 Show Pasadena Cal An A-i move Now send copy Airplanes Fly arrange programs Remote Control Assn Central Fla got Stu Assoc VP Jim Alvis Jackson Mississippi writes Sun went behind some clouds stayed Mississippi State hospital Show very successful Sun didnt come back out til dark patients families friends enjoyed show put MMRC Good TV coverage too have 2 members MMRC want become LEADER Members OK? Yes Jim its OK Ive asked nice ladies AMA Hdqrs mail 19 Associate Vps 5 blank forms Leader Members & CDs said would cant get too Leader Members. RC Flyers Venice Fla put out special Newsletter edition called JOHN WATT edition Bud Christman Editor & Pubi John revered member passed away Club member Mike Gamola mentioned too recently deceased Larry Olsen Editor Sun Dancers RC Club Port St Lucie Florida Larry grateful Parks Recreation Director Charles Proulx wants thank Mr Proulx kindnesses regarding club flying field am sending Parks Director Proulx free subscription Model Aviation magazine taking out annual Dist VP budget Alan Hensen District IMAA Board Directors dont agree politics dont disagree either because Im IMAA member like definition IMAA am going steal use pleasure Alan says .the majority membership attracted IMAA basic fundamental tenet IMAA centered non-competitive comaradery thanks nice words Alan. Assoc VP Ward Van Duzer has undergone serious operation has come through OK fine now Ward very best AMA officers always keeps us up CL events Dist V Joseph Micalizzi Assoc VP PR reports Demajagua RC Flying Club has acquired another flying site Naval Base together the Fajardo Airport have 4 flying sites lucky can get? Joseph does nice job reporting Puerto Rico news forgot mention Georgia Conley Flyers Club officials responsible FIRST AID demonstration Club Pres John Clark Editor Chuck Neinhouse VP David Sexton ST Jim Brooks Decatur Ala Scale Masters Qualifier Contest other day important Judges agreed stop work few minutes picture above Judges meet Jerry Stebbins Carl Grover Fred Hauck Bob Sweebe CD Ed Terry Billy Joe Meadows reports Pattern alive & well Jacksonville elsewhere Florida winners recent Tampa Fla Pattern contest L-R front Mark Elam Evan Chopkis Ben Perreau Charles Norris CD John Schroder Donald Andrews Back-Ron Schiesow Scott Smith Ted Vanzyl Albert Tejera Steve Lively Ron Ellis Paul Towkach Mathew Kebabjian Gary Kirby Thanks nice pic Billy Joe Joseph Micalizzi PR further reports very successful Delta Dart session children local High School Joseph states students Fly-In must members AMA Today membership dollar * PR Delta flyers Top row Justin Weiddeman Tony Barnhart Middle row Andrew Trainer CJ Daigle Adrian Mercado Robert Goodall Anthony Martin Alan Vaugn Bottom Nathan Myus Jesse Robles Francisco Maldonado Fortunato Picon Johnnathan Mejias Matt Fritage 150 Model Aviation 11 11 101 t — Illinois / Indiana / Kentucky / Miasoun Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norndge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 sysbauer@charliecnniitedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 81761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000 W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbuah Ct St Charlex Mo 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North Eaat Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 1238 Higginaville MO 64037 660 584-6264 Fax 660 564-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Weatcheater IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 h8p//wwwcsamiitedu/amadist6Andexhtm First note Deb Scott Justice two long time AVPs Scott relocating great state Texas Before leave would like thank have invited us club meetings contests swap meets etc also would like thank clubs have confidence abilities obtaining new flying sites relocating old ones appreciate clubs keeping us abreast what has going have made friends over years Illinois sure will continue Texas invited first contest RC combat Waco enjoyed great day flying meeting new people stayed barbecue saw catfish hushpuppies knew Texas would like say big thank former VP Jim Sears giving us opportunity becoming AVPs present VP Charlie Bauer having confidence keeping us during term north Austin area stop say hello say can fly planes ride motorcycles year long Texas ride planes fly motorcycles rate dont think will much need skis just packed wish Deb Scott best new home flying field BENTON IL Club 240 Rend Lake RC Club Inc holds military fly-in year event held Rend Lake College field located year event opened Honor Guard American Legion Post 141 posting colors usual turnout 50 plus aircraft Pictures information have supplied Tom Duncan First have look down part line-up spectators Next have Hellcat belonging Sam Herts C-47 crafted Roger Davis Bill Miller came Tennessee Byron P-SI Corsair beautiful Yellow Aircraft P-38 owned Tim Follis being inspected Bill Miller INDIANAPOLIS IN Jack Sheeks Member 1998 Control Line FAI Scale team sent couple pictures latest project F7F-l Tigercat kit comes JR Custom Products Foam wings fiberglass fuselage nacelles part kit Power comes two OS 40s Electronic controls Ralph Burnstine another member team Pictures really show off fine example Control Line Scale 4November1998 151 Em] kb 11 [ aiim 11 is] 1 i lows / Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Dave Gish Vice President 5435 St Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Tel 319 766-2202 Fax 319 766-4038 Email goflyl @Iisconet Joe Campopiana 3709 SW 4th St Des Moines IA 50315 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Joe Hass 5394 English Drive Troy Ml 48098 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 PaHi Place Holland Ml 49423 Thomas D Lazar 435 Hubbell St Marshall WI 53559-9409 Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindatrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 S Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 612633-2286 East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 time writing beginning August time does fly seems just like yesterday started spring flying Sigh think everyone likes see pictures events put magazine some June 7th Crossed Signals RC Club hosted annual fly New Hampton Airport New Hampton Iowa perfect day 45 planes 21 pilots present Thanis Bud Pruin Shell Rock Ia pictures wasnt too sure arrange photos next event Therefore text followed photos July 18th MARCS Madison Area Radio Control Society held fun fly Big Brothers Big Sisters Dane County outstanding event dozen pairs big little brothers sisters turned out especially pleased have several sister pairs present LaVeme Randall just finished building stainless steel roaster day before put pig roast Hobby Horse donated Sig AMA racers twenty members turned out provide flight instmction own trainers buddy boxes help pits handle miscellaneous tasks have taken care such event Several wives helped food VPs note bless Other members instmcted kids building flying Sig Racers seemed enjoy part flying Some kids got three four flights big brothers also flew seemed like everyone great time weather hot ideal flying cloudless sky absolutely calm wind planes field day really large scale Bill Rewey scratch builder some renown literally flew fly Pietenpol 1500 hour building project As EAA member Bill donates Young Eagle flight month raffles MARCS holds its meetings giving winners choice between Pietenpol Cessna rides As successful event looks like may become annual event Support MARCS members outstanding worthwhile community organization post event comments very positive want personally thank Jerry Buss input text photos Bye Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents I] I1I 1 [e IEIE 1 ] t i Arkansas Louisiana / New Mexico Oklahoma Texas Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817 599-7131 E-mail xtrank6g@ajrmailnet wwwAMA-Dixt-8org Associate Vice Presidents George Aldrich 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 210 656-2021 Max Blose 1001 N Betay Waco TX 76706 817 662-5587 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126- SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallax 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 Paxadana 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 Farmerx 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 have experienced non-stop aeromodeling late . having attended 1998 AMA Nats attempted visit spectators entrants volunteer workers came up Dist VIII order get feedback about AMA national aeromodeling flying-site museum AMA programs general have also visited staff work AMA get perspective within organization Very soon AMA board directors Executive Council will hold strategic planning goals setting session help chart goals directions AMA will pursue next century! concerned members please take few minutes become part future planning goals setting team AMA Jot down few notes what feel right AMA also include what see think could better improved expansion services organization consider Send ideas desires above address represent board directors seek solicit input relative goals will set directions AMA will establish improved services programs Let hear you! AMA glue bonds modelers together! TRANSPORTABLE RUNWAY under$1O0O goodas asphaltor concrete better drainage! Dunng 1998 Nats visited Dorothy Roy Speights full time Motorhome residents FAT pattem NSRCA flyers showed photos materials used several flying sites other sections USA woven underlayment placed under some types pavement crushed rock paving hold subsoil roadbed stable analogous glass fiber portion molded fiberglass . material tightly woven plastic Rather putting under runway surface placed upon well prepared ground base runway stage other fields would lastly paved asphalt concretethis 12 18 ft wide rolled up material rolled out like carpet over surface runway nailed down prepared subsurface large galvanized nails material porous waterwater will run through vanish sun resistant UV protected will hold up well designed hold road subsurface together cars tnicks will run black color showed several photos model fields surfaced system photos showed surface looked much like pavement can patehed needed worst case situation could removed relocated another site needed seems ideal field considered long term expense permanent pavement would justified Once subsurface prepared preparation must because like painting Monokoting over rough surface.the flying field surface would no smoother its subsurface rolls material widths fim l2to 18 feetwide lengths 300 400 feet lald Out positioned Roy told prices availability varies state state said between 2 3 rolls makes entire surfaced flying field cost per roll material between $200 $300 per roll stated could create nice surfaced flying field well under $1 l00 have seen type material used throughout Dist VIII paving companies prior time never seen used create surfaced model flying field Additional information about woven plastic material can obtained following manufacturer Amoco Fabrics Fibers Co 900 Circle 75 Parkway Suite 500 Atlanta GA 30339 Ph 404 984-4444 FAX 404 956-2430 product trade name WOVEN GEOTEXTILES have different products stock #2006 has used successfully several model clubs conclusionto keep up latest brealdng news happenings aeromodeling within AMA Dist VIII regularly consult District Intemet site wwwAMA-Dist-8 org have placed several hundred digital snapshots 1998 NATS above www site AMA glue bonds modelers together! Hying Fun Fellowship Sandy Frank * November1998 153 Starter Pylon Races 1998 NATSMr Bill Gallagher member DALLAS RIC Club tireless volunteer Thank 8111! Ron Barr L Kingswood Tx Todd Blose -Waco Tx two top competitors R/C FAI Pattern 1998 NATS Andy Mears pictured accompanied Family team Bobby James life long tradition Texas Lubbock C/L combat 1998 NATS Q-500 Pylon Dist VIII NATS means Parker family Mark Left force reckoned with! 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 Will iston ND 58801 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 80919-1788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News South Dakota newest youngest pilot receiving instruction Beresford Area Radio Flyers field Nicholas Hoon Nick grandson long-time BARF member Roger Stubbe really enjoys going field grandfather Nicks model Thunder Tiger ARF pictured Powerhouse old timer model seems like ARF because faster will aerobatics Nick just starting training program has already learned lingo something about aviation just listening other pilots Will three young people involved model aviation five years now dont know know learning lot about aviation having fun process Fun Fly News first model aviation events season held Brookings SD June 7 hosted Brookings Aeromates RC club beautiful spring day Partly cloudy skies light winds lots thermals made perfect flying conditions modeler dropped parachute model never /Nebraska/ came down least didnt come down fifteen minutes sight Bill Chambers Sioux Falls pictured below participants Brookings event Bill shown getting Sig Fazer ready flight Fathers Day found areas flyers Beresford flying field ninth annual BARF Fathers Day Fun Fly Twenty-seven pilots registered day open flying Lunch door prizes included registration fee pilots action Fathers Day BARF president Brad Jensen shown Great Planes 60 size Cub News Colorado Ah finally its 330 end work day Time go home get jet out flying field Maybe better give good look inside first its about 10-15 flights problems Heck Ill after get back home Okay shes fueled up ready go Oh yea sounds great love high RPM whine Trims look good lets get runway air Man shes really flying nice today Lets whiz couple high speed passes killer 150 MPH what rush about another go WHAT NO dirt deep! Wow theres hardly anything left tail feathers #* it! Denver Jet Rally four weeks away now what Guess got build another fast think Ill try cardboard setup back built little stik style 4-5 days ajet shouldnt take too long Three weeks $7500 later Hey its done looks pretty good Lets get out flying field test fly 121/2 pound creation rally Saturday Sunday its already Friday morning Got call boss let him know wont coming today got important things need So go againjust love first flights HA Hey its air pulling hard right needin lot up trim matter plus flying up elevator heart rate climbing plane Otherwise seems pretty decent just need relax fly around bum off some 26 ounces go line up get back ground Great landing Ill some linkage adjustments try again Denver Jet Rally rally fueling up cardboard creation cant wait air-borne again Flying little better now still needin elevator perhaps little less nose weight coming final approach OH NO Dead engine 121/2 pound cardboard box goes snapped off whole front end Well took home cleaned off can fix just need another KenmoreTM dishwasher box Im sure Ill flying next weekend no sense giving up Jeff Johnson Littleton CO Model Aviation d Larsen Box 353 Alcester SD 57001 larsenabcd@acsnetcom Associate Vice Presidents Arizona/California / Guam Hawaii Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone/Fax 602 728-9400 E-mail richh@primenetcom http//wwwama-1 Ocom/ama Darwin Barrie Scottsdale Arizona 602 946-8955 Don Goeschl Lancaster California 805 940-6066 Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa California 707 525-8815 Marc Karpowich Logan Utah 801752-3639 Brian Nelson Morgan Hill California 408 463-0604 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas Nevada 702 656-1772 Al Williamson Chula Vista California 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy Marez Santa Ana California 714 540-4935 See last months column additional AVPs Coordinators Ken McSpadden project coordinator Pomona Valley Modelers stands next entrance sign newly opened Prado Air Park western San Bernardino County Supported county Regional Parks Division new public flying site very much welcome addition aeromodeling facilities southern California successful endeavor acquiring new aeromodeling facility developing site building field often times community effort Pictured Prado Air Park Grand Opening Ken McSpadden Lonnie Morrison R Pomona Valley club along Manuel Pilonieta Bill McGurty board representatives San Bernardino Community Cultural Resources Department Saturday July 18 1998 marked Grand Opening newly developed Educational Flight Range San Louis Obispo CA new flying site developed joint venture between San Louis Obispo SLO Flyers Cal Poly State University unique facility will home SLO Flyers also educational facility Cal Poly aeronautical engineering department well educational site AMA sponsored aeromodeling youth activities AMA District X VP Rich Hanson makes cut SLO Flyers President Bob Vant Riet holds ribbon opening new Educational Flight range Saturday June 20 1998 Members Pomona Valley Model Airplane Club modelers throughout Inland Empire San Bernardino Orange SLO Flyers Past President Chuck County area helped celebrate Grand Jennings prepares inaugural flight Opening new Prado Air Park off SLO Flyers Cal Poly EFR Success spell success flying site time past several articles have addressed need development National Flying Site Assistance Program As part discussion thought important acknowledge some successes made through existing Flying Site Assistance Fund importantly successes achieved through efforts individual modelers clubs faced need desire dream new replacement flying sites Pictured months column recent success stories Canyon Country Crosswinds Castaic California SLO Flyers San Louis Obispo Pomona Valley Modelers Inland Empire western San Bernardino County Prado Park SLO Flyers Cal Poly Educational Flight Range projects both recipients grants AIVIAs Flying Site Assistance Fund Congratulations AMA District X go out organizers contributors supporters projects ajob well done Till next time . Keep em safe Keep emflyn anent dedication plaque installed commemorate Grand Opening Castaic Lake Radio Control Model Airport Canyon Crosswind President Steve Ciambrone presents plaque appreciation park Superintendent Frank Gonzales Los Angeles County Department Parksln 1997 club given disheartening news losing existing site near Castaic Lake would have move help County Department Parks new site found near dam less year funds raised new site developed clubs efforts culminated grand opening new site Saturday May 9 1998 November1998 155 U 1 i uI [Si i 11 1e] b 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 Wolt Dr Wasilla AK 89654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 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 Barry Kurath 1950-1998 great sadness write death nicest kindest gentlest compassionate persons have ever known Barry Kurath born hemophilia exactly easy start life yet managed live life its fullest things wanted example first Dist XI soaring pilot achieve difficult series soaring tasks attainment LSF Level 5 degree accomplishment becomes understandable realize 93 other soaring pilots world reached goal modelers knew him through activities NW soaring fraternity membership co-editorship newsletter PASS NWSS known warmth humor desire fly Barry filled lives ways knew him will never forget gentle strength always strove improve whatever did Perhaps can remember Barry best emulating him organizers NW Regionals come up something new year no exception new event ROW Rise Off Water AKA water based U/C flying Since Fireballs used floats way back SOs isnt new hasnt activity speak last 20 years Last year moved Carrier because site under water Dave Shrum few others looked water said could fly float planes So Dave Gordon Deedon Mike Forrester built pond event U shaped 220 feet long 17 feet wide foot deep Seven pilots showed up 12 aircraft fly including Grant Hiestand Supermarine S-B made its qualifying flights off pond way 1st place Precision Scale Regionals photos Fred Cronenwett Grant Hiestands winning S-6B big Albatross 12 models flown Albatross 87 largest 36 span diesel powered Macchi MC-72 smallest Five electric powered certainly evidence growing trend Fred Cronenwett flew F7F Tigercat twin 15s may have first time anyone ever flew twin U/C ROW may also have first time anyone ever flew electric powered floatplane U/C event pilots tried out ROW never done before competition managed succeed anyway Grant Hiestands electric powered modified Senior Kadet Frank Macys 1950 Super Fireball original restored floats lovely red silver Fred Cronenwett has nice package about electric power electronic controls U/C aircraft Send 10 1st class stamps him 21320 Parthenia St #101 Canoga Park CA 91304 hell send stuff about Regionals later meantime different aircraft worth noting Bruce Tharps 2nd place scale aircraft F-86 powered pulse-jet made two flawless qualifying flights Bruce made look very easy Model Aviation egionals site Note water site left center