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View HQ See Page 176 Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Executive Council Meeting Highlights following motions made January 30 1999 Executive Council Meeting Muncie Indiana should noted District IX Vice President attendance meeting due death family ft Result Mail vote taken December 10 1998 Approve spending up $72000 design construction pylon i cages MOTION passed It was moved seconded approve October 1998 Executive Council Meeting minutes amended Approved unanimously MOTION moved B Brown III seconded C Foreman IV Council approve $372000 budget 1999 capital improvements recommended PADCOM MOTION passed unanimously Expand HQ Parking Lot Install permanent restroom facility Run water main site Upgrade electric site #1 Pave gravel roads Seal repaint stage center speed/team race circles MOTION II moved J McNeill V remove last two sentences section 14 Contest Board Procedures Revision MOTION withdrawn MOTION III moved R Hanson X seconded B Brown III rescind MOTION IV January 25 1997 meeting adopted Recommendation Revised Appointment Procedures AMA Contest Board Members refer back committee review MOTION passed 11 yes 1 abstain XI MOT ION IV moved S Frank VIII seconded J McNeill V resolve AMA should make available via wwwmodelaircraftorg WWW site NEW AMA competition rule book Further disclaimer included publication indicating posting rule UNOFFICIAL informational purposes ONLY Furthermore AMA council reaffirms true authoritative form AMA competition rules AMA supplied Hard Copy printed rule book MOTION passed 9 yes 3 no MOTION V moved J McNeill V seconded R Hanson X resolved one-day temporary twenty-five cent membership granted Junior competitor classification under age 16 July 1st 1967 rescinded favor onedollar regular Youth membership under age 19 July 1st currently effect MOTION passed unanimously MOTION VI moved seconded dissolve following committees Council Past Presidents its purpose evaluate Technical Award Information System Committee President also disbanded Minutes Review Committee Both passed unanimously Awards 4 Fellow awards 3 Superior Service award 1 Legion Honor award moved seconded passed unanimously May1999 141 S0SS Chip Mull AMA Education Committee Member Aviation Field Day last time took time reminisce about started model building What airplane manufactured kit What kind glue did use Did paint What color can probably answer questions Yet think about theyre insignificant grand scheme life So remember facts like Because made impact accomplished something proud adult involved show way someone hobby shop spent couple minutes explain process have fortunate enough have occupation available very few fly airplanes living Flying jets living almost best job world First Officer captain Chalks Airline flying Albatross Florida Keys Round engines flying boatnow thats flying Jimmy Buffet style pilot have flown built model airplane young us infected aviation young age As retired United pilot said yesterday theres no cure flying Its blood soul love jobs pass youngsters today What can share love airplanes say mean modelers pilots What event brought full-scale aviation model aviation together forum strictly educational purposes Nothing sell nothing buy Everything gain learn What Cessna Aircraft Corp next Hobby Shack AMA next Embry Riddle University same tent What Champion Plugs race division next Robart Wouldnt fun visit booths ask questions about aviation experts What child interested becoming engineer wants design jet engines power next SSTs Super Sonic Transports Wouldnt fun see him talking engineers draftsmen Allied Signal happening Sepulveda Basin Area RC field May 22-23 Western LA Council Boy Scouts Boy Scouts America having Jamboree have invited put aviation demonstration As Scout enters RC area can begin aviation career earn aviation merit badge will have opportunity build AMA Delta Dart instructors Black Sheep Squadron T&A Hobbies can progress Ground School presented uniformed Airline Pilots American Airlines Northwest Airlines Trans World Airlines United Airlines USAirways will learn real world aviation ground school about turbine engines navigation cockpit instrumentation After ground school about traffic patterns aircraft controls scout will fly RC aircraft provided Hobby Shack buddy boxes Airtronics Instructors will volunteers Valley Fliers trained Hobby Shack Air Line Pilots Association steps will bring Scout closer earning Aviation Merit Badge learning going will booths rear event various vendors around nation have everyone Traxxas Corp Dallas TX American Airlines NASA Dryden talk fill goodie bag Aviation Field Day collectibles Traxxas bringing RC cars boats operate along other RC activities Aviation Field Day Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area about two miles south Van Nuys Airport about 30 minutes drive north LA International Airport May 21 setup day Jamboree May 22-23 event Boy Scouts America Although public can attend merit badge activities strictly provided Scouts will demonstrations NASA air shows California Airshow Team will treated demonstration Giant Scale Racing Blues Brothers Race Team Blues Brothers mostdecorated team Giant Scale Racing just bunch booths few pictures airplanes guys have gone out bring samples literature computer-based learning systems flight simulators moreto entertain teach first time know aviation history full-scale aviation model aviation industries combining resources very big way provide free event teach youngsters love aviation want help out can E-mail Chip@stitscom call 949 583-1455 would like preregister earn Aviation Merit Badge can register online wwwstitscomlafd call 949 583-1455 brochure ink event held Los Angeles intent replicated nationwide Its impossible task takes teamwork little crew coordination plenty volunteers pilots neighborhood modelers neighborhood Scouts students neighborhood have ingredients have given formula As movie Field Dreams Build will come eeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 741-0057 $10 minimum credit card orders 142 Model Aviation ingPreservingMaintaining Joe Beshar Coordinator 198 Merrill Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Fax 201 261-0223 Tel 201 261-1281 Message AMA Members Help maintaining acquiring flying sitesits heartbeat aeromodeling Flying Site Assistance Program made up volunteers serve eyes ears Academy Model Aeronautics its members volunteers tasked being best informed member local area regard public private activity could affect existing future flying site either positively negatively accomplish reading newspaper watching television listening radio etc accumulation dissemination distribution such information could prove vitally important maintaining AMA chartered club given area AMA member would interested volunteering such important challenging endeavor please contact address above An ExperienceFive local AMA members invited Michele Licata Marketing Assistant Flight Safety International take tour facility airport Teterboro NJ December 30 fortunate invited along Ron Tropea Harry Frank Bill Godleski Curtis Mattikow Thomas J Mahoney Manager accomplished RC modeler welcomed us briefed us about tour included continental breakfast buffet luncheon found tour extremely informative exciting company offers high technology safety training computer-driven simulators designed owned company addition educational classroom presentations opportunity operate Dassault Falcon 10 corporate jet simulator Ron Tropea able land runway engine flamed out no less amazing precisely realistically full-scale aviation simulated Full-scale pilots checked out Flight Safety International able fly actual aircraft capably first time entry real experience AvailabilityThat Magic Word its search Indoor flying site Metropolitan Sport Squadron recognized Armory Teaneck NJ would good target Its main inside floor area measured 180 x 300 feet height 36 40 feet Armory history being condemned public because structural weaknesses roof However early 1996 National Guard allocated funds roof renovated strengthened building would acceptable public gathering Since 1996 various attempts made Metropolitan Sport Squadron gain permission use armory success especially cost daily rental varied $250 much $1500 profitmaking activities discouraging appeared task hopeless schedule entry dealing National Guard requested armory visited periodically found often left idle empty realized perhaps requesting use armory through availability during idle times might best approach National Guard Headquarters Trenton contacted request use building emphasizing availability worked like magic committee formed Metropolitan Sport Squadron coordinate local National Guard armory available turn members notified flying takes place opening took place January 27 1999 ing day January 27 1999 Sergio Zigras left describes newly developed infrared control system Al Rametta center Ben Bendit right View Teaneck Armory Indoor flying site Metropolitan Spoil Flyers Nominations tor trie ottices ot Executive Vice President Vice Presidents Districts III VII XI due Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics June 281999 Any AMA Open member may submit nomination nominee must Leader Member Academy must reside District letter acceptance nominee must file AMA Headquarters July 21999 ten days prior published meeting date nominee must also submit resume professional qualifications model aviation experience resume should include limited following 1 statement regarding Leader Member status including date conferred 2 Background following areas may apply nominee a Management experience b Financial background c Insurance employment and/or expertise d Legal background e Technical background including areas aeronautics electronics especially radio frequency propagation usage acoustics relates noise studies analysis other areas engineering 3 nominees aeromodeling background must noted individual will required elected national office deal questions relative phases aeromodeling should have broad-based background order satisfy requirement No person may nominate himself/herself AMA office An incumbent must properly nominated have accepted placed ballot May1999 143 Much feedback have received response column has requested definition terms have used installment Ill attempt provide some answers questions anticipate some will arise future topics decibel dB measure used quantify sound power level PWL sound pressure level SPL can lead confusion careful consider what actually measuring definition dB level ten times logarithm ratio between power levels PWLdB og ratio power levels Sound power difficult measure directly generally measure SPL instead convention potential squared make powerlike case whether concemed voltage sound pressure other measure potential Exponentiation numbers done simple multiplication represented logarithms 10 log ratio2 og ratio measures sound dB defined ratio between given sound level some agreed-upon reference level record reference 0 dB level 2 x 1 0 Newton/meter2 SPL 10-12 watt PWL always express relative terms will rarely necessary recall what standard reference level almost always concemed sound pressure level rather power level appropriate definition decibel purposes SPL dB og ratio sound pressure levels example ratio pressure levels 15 2 sound level difference dB 20 log 2 6dB rounding off nearest integer Note dB measurement represents unitless ratio absolute quantity expressed dB statement usually abbreviated leaving reference level unstated implied Stating SPL 90dB really means SPL 90dB above standard reference pressure level 2X10-5 Newtons per square meter Now should consider some implications wave nature sound equal sound waves identical frequency time phase space can simply add get result 6 dB greater ideal case rarely interest us however order deal different sounds add up real world necessary treat mathematically rotating vectors An analogy home stereo system will help visualize what happens sound waves interact have signal leads reversed speakers provide both speakers same input signal monophonic source sound waveforms cancel other sense dead zone center speakers phase speaker cones move out unison waves reinforce other sound appears emanate point between speakers Reinforcement cancellation important phenomena us can exploit produce quieter power plants Cancellation primary mechanism responsible reducing exhaust sound level typical expansion-chamber muffler also explains overall sound level measured model power plant can less its major components such produced propeller Depending phase difference between two otherwise similar sounds sum may range anywhere difference magnitudes 6dB Few us have exploited cancellation phenomenon mutually cancel sound produced propeller exhaust sources can assure can has done Perhaps another area modelers can teach something useful full-scale aviation community Before leave stereo system analogy have look relative size speakers handle high low frequencies low-frequency woofers much larger take much power drive emit mid- high-range frequencies because human ear does respond equally frequencies leads us adjusted familiar dBA scale sound measurement A-weighting curve compensates frequency response ear such sounds different frequency can compared terms perceived loudness Sounds equal dBA scale appear equal loudness though actual physical SPLs may differ orders magnitude depending frequency have observed slow-turning engines four-strokes have combustion cycle frequency half two-strokes seem quieter some weighting factor should applied sound-level limits account difference no need such factor frequency dependence what A-scale already accounts An A-weighting compensation network built modem sound- measuring equipment Measurements using unweighted dB scale correctly referred SPL measurements A-weighted scale measures loudness interested comparing measurements loudness SPL measurements C-weighting scale found sound-level meters close unweighted scale except very bottom frequency range audible sounds example ways sounds can combine will useful sounds directly related combine resultant meaningful terms average over cycles going derivation sum two such sounds equal level usually order 3dB would resultant case twin-engine aircraft two models air simultaneously doubling number nearly equal sources level increases 3dB may refer such unrelated sources being noncoherent future articles Distance sound source needs specified loudness sound described US sound limits imposed environmental agencies consumer products such leaf blowers usually specify level measured 50 feet UK much Europe comparable standard seven meters AMA Sound Committee has recommended levels nine feet except competition rules specify three meters intemational FAI rules AMA Technical Director Steve Kaluf also committees Headquarters liaison pointed out inconsistency urged get step rest modeling world adopt three-meter distance concur will attempt adhere standard future equate sound levels measured various yardsticks use mental image geometry may help illustrate works sound paths bounded ducts muffler generally assume sound energy radiates uniformly directions sound pressure may represented force acting over unit area surface sphere radius sphere increased area over force spread increases square radius SPL loudness thus reduced proportion square change distance source SPLat D2 t Dl x Dl/D22 logarithmic form becomes SPLat D2 dB SPLat Dl 20 log Dl/D2 Using relationship sound level three meters nearly 10 feet can extrapolated measurement nine feet subtracting dB Round nearest integer fractions decibels small enough ignored Few persons can discern differences sound levels smaller two dB Use calculator try out conversion other distances see easy handy rule-of-thumb can verify calculator doubling distance reduces sound level half 6dB increasing distance tenfold will reduce sound level factor 10 20 dB Questions comments suggestions always welcome Model Aviation Maclaughlin 11453 Alps Way Escondido CA 92026-7026 E-mail ian@spawarnavymil aDoug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Femwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 Membership has its privileges leadership has its obligations case point wade show AMA acquired last summer held January 1999 Pasadena California Several people wrote letters taking position opposite Executive Council correctness decision purchase trade show Now show over results able demonstrate trade show made money acceptance people purchased booths outstanding have over twenty people committed next year others want same booth again including several want expand space AMA made concerted effort see exhibitors well treated needs met presale tickets great has number years attendance surprising management Civic Center Pasadena Next year plans expand various segments show convention certain program becomes event fosters spirit AMA model airplane trade industry monetary standpoint made approximately 27 percent money good return under circumstances expecting increase next year can never tell about next year until over least signs should growing show convention cash position AMA improved over year ago exact balances will available soon will presented receive audit report officers staff AMA creditable job managing money plan put important reports schedules audited financial statements column year did last year will see information about assets income expenses statement showing money spent As usual questions about statements will happy discuss Thats month tax season dont have lot time get numbers together will tell little joke Are aware corporate board greatest tool invented prevent outbreak decision making Until later. Annual Membership Meeting AMA Annual Membership Meeting will held Saturday June 12 1999 AMA International Flying Site Muncie Indiana Meeting will held conjunction 1999 Grand Event AMA Homecoming 99 will followed cookout site AMA members family Reminder Stnce Indiana does utilize Daylight Savings Time AMA Headquarters remains Eastern Standard Time summer months May1999 145 Connecticut Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbuty 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 McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1077 Richard Sherman 30 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1 223 Andrew Argenlo 3 Sheila Ave Smithfield RI 02917 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 SAl NEWS DEPT Several people knew passed away January tough month may recall pictures large model column almost two years ago Its builder Jim Halls has passed away Jim very active Vermont Dick Carlsen master Scale builder has also left us Mel Lunds wife Natalie died very suddenly attending train show Springfield Massachusetts Bob Wilkies mother has passed away Bob District Contest Coordinator condolences families INDOOR FLYING Sandy Schmidt sent brochure stating Indoor flying Hahn Center Friendship Maine dates April 12 May 10 Two other dates have already gone apologies getting sooner remainder column will pictures left over last month electric fun fly held Vermont will probably short column month material have would too much fill remaining space 4146 Model Aviation Sareet Manchester New Hampshire Astro Challenger Everett Rubendunst Foster Rhode Island scratch built Super Viking 82 inch wingspan Jim Sweeney Nashua New Hampshire converted Airtronics Aquilla sailplaneInterior photo Inn dining room Part pit area U] U-i S lIei EHE i — New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Phone 908 221-1866 Fax 908 221-9297 decou@idtnet Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstown NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAB AFCENT 0MB 480 BOX 585 APO AE 09703 Ray Juschkus 59 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 James M Lewis P061 Ogdenberg NY 13689-0061 Bob McKay 109 W Edward St Iselan NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Box 613 Camillus NY 13031 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Drive Banking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodem 407 Willow Street Lockport NY 14094 Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock Coed Saugerties NY 12477 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithtield Dr Endicott NY 137604329 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 53 Airport Dr Onwego County Airport Fulton NY 13069 315598-6093 last months column described indoor flying site new club created AVP Bob McKay few meetings completed want share progress participants thus far have run gamut Free Flight RC havent seen Control Line . yet Upwards 20 members have seen flying gym Word spreading Minnie B Veal Community Center place second fourth Thursdays month Check photos see whats happening Contingent Indoor Free Flighters Sb-Flyers club Everything venerable Delta Dart sophisticated microfilm mysteries Indoor RC pilots Art Thoms Bob McKay Don Post Dan Bardolf aircraft group youngsters local area regular attendees Sb-Flyers meets exposure will light spark fuces model aviation bug some kids Late January found Renault winery south Jersey annual awards banquet Atlantic County SkyBlazers club started August 1945 first president John Manning still member club known Atlantic City SkyBazers club changed its name reflective its membership modelers surrounding areas joined membership has participated virtually aspect model aviation over years RC majority interest present Renault winery scene banquet also flying site owner Thanks hospitality SkyBlazers Outgoing president after 6 years Larry MeMillen commemorative plaque picture presented him incoming president Frank Butta Through questionable planning part early February found Grand Island New York meeting Wing Rotor club goes Buffalo February. purpose AVP Marlene Nikodem husband Ernie gracious transportation hosts club provided great forum hour-long discussion current AMA activities insurance safety issues etc thanks Wing Rotor club invitation Wing Rotor President Mark Kriz VP Wes De Cou Wing Rotor meeting Part Wing Rotor audience enjoying presentation . hope February 6th date annual awards dinner Jersey Coast Sport Fliers Kathy enjoyed wonderful hospitality club second year great part event everyone attends goes home little something club door prize women dinner tables takes centerpiece memento home well clubs Sport Flier Year award presented dinner necessarily skilled luckiest pilot group Rather award based system points earned through meeting attendance showand-tell participation participation fun flys Pattern Pylon other events award made best all-round club participant bad idea Ed Runkel presents Norm Hills award being Hardest Working Guy Ever Met Dont wish members like Paul Zaccaria 1998 Sport Flier Year plaque presented Ed Runkel Ed presents plaques year . s photo op thing Send some stuffi 999 147 Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 E-mail amadiii@penncom Rssocae vms rrssiosrns Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 eel-1e43 David H Ellis 52e1 DeWin Road Cross Lanes WV 25312-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 elO 7e7-e557 Donsld Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frsnk Noll 6042 Norwell Drive Dayton OH 45449 937 435-8232 Manthew Turowski RR1t3 Boo 294 Dogwood Drive Drums PA 16222 717 788-0661 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Boo 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Asenun Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 TUSCARORA RIC CLUB Nick Capriotti provided following information about recent efforts Tuscarora R/C Club Nick catalyst clubs enthusiastic focus local youth club recently spent entire day Valley Elementaty School Sugarloaf Pennsylvania primary goal generate student interest building flying model airplanes large group instruction room utilized show various aspects modeling over 600 students during day program positively received included articles two local newspapers Nick provided pictures some action Participating members Tuscarora R/C Club THE ALLIANCE BALSA BEES Alliance Balsa Bees held second annual nite-fly under direction CD Ed Peel turnout participants spectators doubled last year plenty hotdogs pop variety homemade stews variety different aircraft helicopters filled night sky tentative date years event June 26 Plan now attend Bill Peels Falcon III wRAM Sky-lights MARS beacon Econo landing lights John Gates Fun-fly wRAM Sky-lights SWAP MEETS common way break winter doldrums attend swap meet auction can find some good buys way check out latest projects ideas following pictures provided AVP Joe Vislay visited Findlay Flying Circuits Celina Flying Sportsmen Marion Airfoils Mansfield Electronic Flyers Mark Hankson checks out books workersMike Brown Dave Richardson Brett Walker Joe Prosko Swap shop entrance Boy talk Vein Gamble Mark Gamble Don Graben help out IMAA SANCTIONS Contest Coordinator Marge Weisenbach has requested IMAA sanctions should cleared through IMAA coordinator Joe Asher 200 Adelphia Avenue Wilmington Delaware 19804 will expedite process relieve AMA Contest Coordinator unnecessary work 4148 Model Aviation 4Can sell now Nick Capriotti Assistant Principal Donald BayzickHangar talk cToremanrmo Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 410 969-9356 E-Mail bbabura@junocom Randy Elliott 103 Virginia Court Pulaski VA 24301 Home Phone 540 980-8461 Office Phone 540 994-2316 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757 421-4545 Office Phone 757 431-6009 E-Mail moultons@ mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail tlyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail vrcs38@aolcom Bliss Teague 625 5th Ave SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Home Phone 828 324-2164 Office Phone 828 733-9228 E-Mail blissteague@conninccom Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM J WINTER February 1912 December 1998 Through love aviation Bill Winter came influence aspects model aviation know today Bill Winter has designed published hundreds quality models has helped thousands modelers get designs public has influenced millions people editing writing Working Bill Winter has opportunity lifetime highlight life Before passed away Bill discussed complete satisfaction what accomplished life through model aviation truly respected men field Bill bridge beginning days model aviation present bringing best out people adding betterment As far am concerned Bill Winter continues live through designs shared wisdom Perhaps wanted build immortality kind especially kept designing us during difficult later years above sent John Hun ton Bills closest friends flying buddy Bill Winter writer fellow modeler resident Fairfax VA retired magazine editor publisher died December 12 1998 Inova Fair Oaks Hospital after heart attack Bill came Washington area publisher Potomac Aviation Publications 1966 edited its publications American Aircraft Modeler Junior American Modeler Sport Modeler 1975 until retiring edited Academy Model Aeronautics publication Model via tion After Bills retirement went doing articles Model Aviation writing books model aviation received awards contribution model aviation inducted several halls fame work Bill true modeler will missed friends AMA District IV LEADER MEMBER SURVEY last phase Leader Member survey has received AMA HQ has sorted compiled current listing active Leader Members distributed AMA District Vice President means VP now has list of Leader Members district volunteered act liaison between club District VP and/or AMA HQ Now up Leader Member keep lines communications open between selected club VP one-way street District VP AMA HQ also must use communication link keep Leader Members informed Now expect receive lot mailings very costly mailing Leader Members unless important nature safety issue vote bylaws changes TIDEWATER MODEL SOARING SOCIETY In Tidewater Virginia New Years Day dawned clear bright cold hearty souls TMSS met Smithfield flew annual Hearty Hardy event first year contest goes rain shine cold warm picture below crew lunch feasted traditional southern New Years Day meal including black eyed peas good luck Luther Mitchell seen eating black eyed peas photo photo winners special mention goes Daniel Pack youngest flyer Dan also manned winches retrievers day admirable skill Dan short kid photo last photo some activity flight line end event wonderful annual tradition held sparkling grape juice high toasted New Year style Well its end January Outer Banks raining too hard go flying Sooooo think will go shop work new KAOS Remember go take kid flying 999 149 USA m J i mu 1 u Alabama / Florida / Georgia/ Misaivaippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 12051322-2127 FAX 205 252-2e54 E-mail ama@acotlnet WEB-PAGE http//wwwscottnet/ama Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 Witheimina Chlhasz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 John 0 Cooper 4786 Cloister Cove Memyhin TN 36116 James Alvis 5426 Melwood Drive Jacirsnn MS 36211 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 26616 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36635 Ken Henset 383 Briarwood 642 Meridian MS 36305 Louise izzo 296 Hantridge Way Winteruprings FL 32706 Richard Jackson 2116 mommy Dr N Charieston SC 26405 Chris Joiner P0 Boo 4466 Columbus GA 31 904-0469 Dr John MartIn 2180 Tigertaji Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 Fred Muiholiand 15410 Stonecreek Le Tamyv FL 33613 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr. Smyma GA 30082 Meivin Sires 781 Boardman Rd Aiken SC 29803 Lyman Stack 9016 SW 61st Av Gainovilie FL 32608 Frank Tiano 15350 Estancia Lane West Puim Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Dozer 3604 N River Rd Gainesviiie GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37366 Joseph Micatizzi HC 866 Boo 10397 Faiardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fieids 163W Stdokiand Rd interianhen FL 32148 Phone 1904 654-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Siackweii 207W Sandcreeh Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Dispisy Coordinator Russeti Mobety 5636 Woodvailey Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Computer Science Technotogy Expert Tom Rhodes 9 New York Bivd Beveriy Hilis FL 34469 Phone 352 527-0674 352 795-2362 E-mail address ama@scottnet No juno Darrell Mims Central Ala Sport Flyers writes said Council Meeting minutes would District V report anymore February issue Darrel just Council meeting last week anyone wants see voted what info elsewhere issue anyone wants know voted can call write Ill tell Darrell wants add Central Ala Sport Flyers has field face-lift paid land dues open house cook out soon Send some pictures Darrell Nice letter AVP Joseph Miccalizi Puerto Rico sent nice snap recent fly-in flyers include Jose Morales Jr Alex Rivera Carlos Nazario Manuel Bonella Juan Lopez Jose Milety David Rosada Orlando Torres Nice snap Joseph envy nice weather out everything including club library first aid booklets Can have copy Websters Medical Dictionary Yes Julio its way anyone else District wants Medical Dictionary write call Ill mail right off pay postage Its free Also free Roberts Rules Order want Also tape Partners explaining acquire flying field Also tape Airplanes Fly An excellent 15 minute show explaining real airplanes fly Good club meetings Free you need pay postage Roger Vizioli Merritt Island Fla writes re-issued old AMA number 2408 Feels good Thanks helping Dont forget have new book being formulated WHOS WHO AMA DISTRICT V youve AMA member ten years qualify Mail picture yourself model other family members some words about yourself either modeling experience otherwise put square paper 4 10 inches less smaller article fine very first response got WHOS WHO book Dorothy Fields District V Frequency Coordinator sent husband Burnie now deceased Dorothy has no typewriter wrote out called phone said Id type want another inclusion Dorothy does nice job District mailing electronic equipment do-dads enable trace origins foreign RC signals coming field can type Dorothys can type yours too first year have less ten years want included see friendly neighborhood AVP has clout get inclusion WHOS WHO AMA District V book Paul Sequira excellent editor Tampa Bay Line Flyers club Florida writes Enclosed photo Tampa Bay Line Flyers WW II Quadrathon Contest entry has semi-scale fighter L-R above Phil Bayly Ted Machig Rick Osbam winner Slow Combat Dave Hallas winner Scale Appearance L-R front Chuck Mace winner Stunt John Polento Walter Schesinger winner Slow Rat Race Rick won overall Thanks nice report Paul thanks sticking last November Paul Kuisfiski another AMA District writes Ive tried drop goodies like Kevin Miller does Candy Drop always fail want Kevin explain drop little parachutes Kevin read anyone else can answer write - By-the-way anybody District wants put heat heres some ammo AMA Council meeting last week voted yes $$ budget improving Muncie site included small amount creating place RC cars run ground meant run picture below earlier ran out space Leslie Bradshaw L wife Bobbie Also Spencer Arrowwood R Leslie holding ROYAL 42 OS 40 powered So snapped shot Hartsville South Carolina exact Speaking South Carolina Aiken too amd snapped pie Alan Wehman 12 Piper Cub Next Alan Mel Lands See below Now meet two gentlemen Frankfurt Germany Heres Stephen Dursteinand Ingmar Planz tuning up well made mid-Thirties Junkers JU-52 snapped Frank Tianos Polo Field Bash last year Frank waves magic wand people come over world get Top Gun affair dont believe Come West Palm Beach Florida year see yourself Model Aviation * mentioning Puerto Rico Julio Fuentes writes last hurricane wiped Associate Vice Presidents Illinois John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westoheater IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61 761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-31 08 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollsndbash Ct St Charles Mo 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Leec Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RFl 1 Box 123B Higginaville MO 64037 660 564-6284 Fax 660 584-6285 Webmaster Gary Pamnti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 httpllwwwcsamiitedu/amadist6findexhtm Lets start off month pictures some important modelers First have Joshua Merseal age 5 grandfather Larry Coslick background Note concentration correct launching form Joshua Next two happy junior competitors 98 NATS Mike Welshans Scale Control Line event director presented winners plaques Aaron Bauer left Nicholas Hitchcock right young flyers have out Lets give boost send pictures information St Louis MO Club #2296 St Louis Whirlybirds held 13th annual fun fly last June Forty-eight R/C helicopter pilots around country took part variety events annual event has grown year has become Midwest favorites photo shows pilots machines Photo information supplied Jay Sayers Muncie IN great Turkey Shoot sponsored Flynet Aviation Network great success day done group presented check over $500 AMA museum weather great 74 pilots took turns flying Delbert Leisure Jr sent information along following pictures First have Great Turkey Shoot Board Directors L R D Leisure Jr D Allen R Marshall M Leisure D Leisure Sr E Grossheim J Brown s small portion flight line Bob Tolberets Cessna Dick Fishs Protender foreground beautiful Junkers Ju-88A4 scratch built twin 75s weighs 15 pounds 92 inch wingspan Jacksonville IL Club #1328 Jacksonville Propkickers Model Club attended Labor Day Fun Fly MDA Taylor Missouri Fred Nevin supplied some pictures participating members L R R Russel C McCormick S Bumliam J Hunter J Wahle J Oas B Ward J Bruninga Roger Russell shown squadron brought fly-in Lanier Seabird SIG Kadet Senior SIG 4Star 60 Gee Whiz Bee May1999 151 U] -1 11 [ aum 1 i ie] mu Joe Campopiano 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 Thomas D Lazar 435 Hubbell St Marshall WI 53559-9409 Andy Low 9557 Crosley Redford Ml 48239 Tel 313 534-6650 E-mail andyd7@ electrodynamcom Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindstrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 651633-2286 E-mail albertschwartz@postofficewoildnetattnet East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 SOAPBOX No comments month Wait until flying season starts good stuff Kirby Crawford Rice Lake WI Members Rice Lake Model Airplane Club enjoyed unseasonably warm sunny midDecember day RC flying northern Wisconsin Gold Level Leader Club enjoys 1000 foot paved abandoned runway serves flying field compliments City Rice Lake next couple photos taken September 12 13 RC fun-fly Orr MN event sponsored Falls Hobby Supply Orr Chamber Commerce Orr Lions Club Event organizers Sanford Diane Reim airplane Robinhood 80 powered Zenoah G23 built Dwight Sandgren Al Klashak president Midland RC Modelers Club sent ton pictures taken annual air show held September 20 1998 Sorry Al dont have enough room really great photos event opened flag tow tune Star Spangled Banner Other events combat balloon bust toilet paper ribbon cutting candy drop kids exhibitions specialty planes including Giant Scale formation flying Flag tow candy drop youngsters very successful Rachel Sugnet found specially marked piece candy win plane grandfather built event Low pass good looking Pitts must have quite event 112 planes 39 pilots September 12 1998 Thunderbird RC Club held Silver Anniversary Fly River Oaks County Park standoff scale event judged three judges Kalamazoo Aviation Museum Nineteen contestants entered two categories military civilian Once again got ton material what follows just small sample Chris Vitales Ju 87B Stuka Design Otto Taylors Extra 230 Malone Zastrow Paw Paw MI shows bottom plane later issue will try publish contest winners aircraft Photos text supplied Ray Smiley event coordinator Remember fly safely Just say Bye Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Three generations pilots I]F1i1LwmujJjj1jeJjJJ Arkansas / Louisiana / New Mexico / Oklahoma / Texas Dr Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817 599-7131 E-mail sfrank69@ airmailnet wwwAMA-Dist-8org Associate Vice Presidents George Aldrich 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 210 656-2021 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 254 662-5587 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 FalIon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 4611 Gooch Dr Little Rock AR 72212 501 868-2604 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valis 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044512 723-9018 Ward Wafts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Gene Kent 2811 Cork Cove San Antonio TX 78230 210 308-8043 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 need local model aircraft flying sites!! visit members throughout District VIII highest concerns locating obtaining continual use flying sites definition flying siteproximity population centers easy access yet away urban congestion both safety disturbance reasons continual population encroachment outlying areas cities places model aircraft flying fields high list endangered species its January 1999 meeting AMA council recognized determined extreme need ecological considerations desire expand availability model aircraft flying fields overlapping need appointed President Dave Brown establish oversee new committee confronting needs members flying sites desire coexist cooperate both urban development rural areas environmental concerns AMA-CARES Committee Comprehensive Approaches Responsible Environmental Solutions created committee formative stagesif have expertise have success confronting interface model aircraft flying ecological considerations please contact NOW am seeking highly qualified AMA members assist establishment program Please contact via email sfrank69@airmailnet News around District VIII new volunteer position has created job District Flying Site Assistance Coordinator has accepted Mr Don R Nix newlywed newly retired former owner model fuel manufacturing company program its formative stages Don may contacted Don R Nix 2001 Meadow Lane Taylor TX 765 741342 Ph512 365-1914 email FLYERDON@aolcom During 1999 several world class events will held within region August 6-8 Enid OK National Finals IMAC will held Muskogee OK will host National SAM Championships October 3-9 IMAA Rally Giants will held south Dallas inWaxahachie TX June 1013 possible Labor Day event North Texas Soaring League will world-class sailplane event has approved Dallas RC Club nearby District V Pensacola FL home National Museum Naval Aviation US Navy Blue Angels AMA will host world FAI-F3A World Aerobatic Championship Competition September 10-18 latest information about modeling activities within Texas New Mexico Oklahoma Arkansas Louisiana consult District VIII WWW site often wwwama-dist-8org Throughout southern part United States tradition dates back Civil War tradition eating black-eyed peas New Years Day creates good luck rest year Fort Worth Texas Thunderbird model club upheld continued tradition typical midwinter cold foggy day January 1 1999 poor flying weather did inhibit members Thunderbird club gathering Upwards half club gathered dreary date other people warm home watching football New Years Day group gathering together flying conditions onset barely adequate good time attendance traditional gathering sharing black-eyed peas New Years Day club members once again upheldGood Luck should encompass Fort Worth club throughout 1999 AMA glue bonds modelers together District VIII Club newsletter editors Bob Czepiel email czep@aolcom keeper District VIII editor list Please contact him become involved program District VIII has free video tape lending library available chartered clubs use primarily available individual members Contact John D Locke 4015 Rio Grande Texarkana TX 75503 email jdlocke@gtenet complete listing available videotapes online ordering available wwwama-dist-8org Join 21st century model clubs special interest groups aircraft modeling general making use rapidly growing Internet phenomena Find someone club can create club Web page List AMA Web Page wwwmodelaircraftorg also District VIII Web Page wwwama dist-8org Use share information worldwide about local activities Place newsletter Internet save mailing printing costs Flying site locating problems Advertise does work Expand search site needed beyond club members Solicit public service announcement advertising possible Otherwise purchase local regional media does work Proudly display showcase aeromodeling hobby Create hold mall show let local people know aircraft modeling local activities club its ability assist beginners become active participants great hobby/sport AMA Special Services Department 1-800-I FLY AMA has free materials suggestions examples will make easy fun project Additionally district expert Ms Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 phone 817 467-9211 has extensive experience have local shopping mall others have used large superstore supercenter-like retail merchant facilities almost community has Wal Mart type merchant can create small display space model club use Others have established booths open air flea markets like First Monday trade days Canton Weatherford TX Purchase space put up canopy hold outdoor display mall show handouts maps flying field promise done properly aeromodeling display show lots fun Give try Too much say month photos take space Please consult remainder publication pictures Tune column modeling information remember am available times Please contact above address needed AMA organizational information assistance Flying Fun & FellowshipSandy Frank 999 153 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1609 Main St Williston ND 58801 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Salina KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdsle Circle Colorado Springs CO 80919-1788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 August 9 1998 Dakota Skymasters held annual Fun Fly Casselton Airport Beautiful weather lots planes Winners contest follows Cross Country Bill Bransted15098 Balloon Bust Tom Davis1722 Bean Drop Jeff Strenich5/2 84 sec Bomb Drop Chris Hommah99 Carrier Landing Chris Hommah18-1/2 Also float fly local pond June 1998 some attending planes went home piece members becoming interested float flying 1999 Fun Fly will Saturday August 13th Al Foe/I President Dakota Skymasters News Wyoming Hi Russ am going try get write-up time time people dont think weve dropped off planet Wyoming would appreciate running us time want highlight fun thing New Year Casper Aeromodelers vie dubious honor going first fly New Year Before sun came up New Years Day five pilots hampered bit weight winter clothing making field getting gear ready racing get engines fired-up pre-dawn cold about three-quarters inch fresh-fallen snow tail-draggers advantage ground handling trikes made off eventually too fact year hardest thing just getting light enough see ones airplane overcast dark sky Winner year Jerry Williams relatively new club member followed Earl Johnson Gene Corson Steve Hunt yours truly Fred Hildebrand Somebody take pictures Fred Hildebrand President Gene Corson giving push pit area bragging L R Gene Corson Earl Johnson Nicholas Jerry Williams pit area Gene Corson Steve Hunt getting em going Earl Johnson models proper attire Steve Hunt touch-down Gene waiting retrieve too Thanks again Russ maybe well see again year Casper 154 Model Aviation Hildebrand 1st VP Casper Aeromodelers 4015 Somerset Casper WY 82609 Associate Vice Presidents m si 1 11 [61 g i U — Arizona / California / Hawaii / Guam Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone/Fax 602 728-9400 E-mail richh@primenetcom htlpi/wwwana-10com/ama Glenn Caner Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See sat months column additional AVPs Coordinators Cholla Choppers MAC President Joe Abate L Secretary Lou Wolgast spot AVP Bob Reynolds Southwest Regionals Control Line Championships Bob attended Southwest Regionals behalf District X well SAM Ill special event TIMPA site Tucson AZ Shawn Lewis waits patiently launch Southwest Regionals Control Line Championship Southwest Regional Control Line Championship held January 23-24 Christopher Columbus Park Tucson Stunt Judges Larry Foster L Lou Crane watch carefully Southwest Regional participants put aircraft through required precision maneuvers years Southwest Regional achieved over 65 entries Stunt Combat CL Racing Scale Balloon Bust Over 80 flights stunt kept paved circles busy Christopher Columbus Park During event Al Gluck Tucson experienced medical emergency however understand back home mend Best wishes Al speedy recovery hope see back out field soon Bob Angus Tucson AZ seen working McCoy 60 SAM Ill special event Tucson International Modelpiex Park January 23-24 Bob having little trouble pressure feedback eventually got old timer running running well Pictured below left Fred Muihollands fleet antique aircraft Fred above seen bringing C Ignition craft after another MAX years SAM Ill event hosted Antique C Ignition LER AB Glow LER 112A Texaco Electric O&R Sideport great flying conditions flights maxing out great time Fred Cronenwett Canoga Park CA sends us memories 1998 Bob Palmer Classic Stunt Contest held Sepulveda Basin Van Nuys CA Pictured Ray Firkins L Greg Zajack Bob Palmer Bill Byles Carl Shoup Dale Kim releases Carl Shoups Belfry Bound designed Dale himself 1949 Make plans attend years 4th Annual Bob Palmer Stunt Classic June 26-27 Events include Old Time Classic Beginner Intermediate Advanced Expert Contact Tim Meek 818 8976348 CD Lee Strickland 818764-2217 additional information thanks AVP Bob Reynolds Fred Cronenwett contributions months District X column Great reports guys next months column well report AMAs first ever National Convention held January 15-17 Pasadena CA Till next time. Keep em safe Keep em flyn 999 155 Joe Ortiz Tucson AZ pictured Skylark Joe 41 entries Stunt Southwest Regionals hosted AMA Leader Club Cholla Choppers MAC Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 9721 3-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi @ pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 26405 SE 160th St Issaqush WA 98027 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 4400 Gray Wolf Dr Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Dane Kinney ] 1 Quiet Riot 9-1-98 holding Island Flyer first rubber powered airplane lost tree 60 Acres fourth flight after five mtnutes MAM Float Fun Demonstration Fly Rock Ages Home Larry Miller newsletter Editor McMinnville Aircraft Modelers wrote about Float Fly Rock Ages Valley View retirement home event August 15 turned out real winner probably 20 pilots few planes couple boats spectators guests lot float flying some flying off grass adjacent pond Plenty food shade Vista hot air balloons Newberg also giving free rides tethered balloona new experience us event popular pilots spectators pleasant could become annual affair AVP Mike Hazel sent couple photos about Control Line activity Scott Riese Portland Pow Wow Classic Era Stunter Raider Roundup Mike Potter Auburn WA Raider Roundup holding 15 & 35 size Skysharks Carrier event Spenser Matilove Newsletter Editor Missoula Big Sky T-Birds sent picture story about fellow club member Scott Whale Seems Scott admired Goldberg Senior Falcon got plans blown up 125% normal redesigned wing take four 15 engines four months Scott finished creation weighs nearly 9 pounds has 84 wing flies like trainer fully aerobatic Scott Whale Super Senior Falcon Scott uses 4-channel radio throttles operated single servo plane will take off two engines will fly just An expert pilot Scott delights crowds low inverted passes down runway August Snohomish Radio Aero Club SRAC put Second Annual Wild & Wacky Wings event conjunction Annual Club picnic Al Franklin wrote about Wild & Wacky exactly what name implies Points given originality zaniest flight ability Some planes r make off runway others handful fly its great display imagination ingenuity dedication sport Syd Russells Plate-O Powered 25 Tad Crustys effort managed fly safely return bench Unfortunately Mike Round nice looking Stealth Bomber went home body bag Al expects next years event will bigger better mysterious creations being made Upcoming events include Celebration Silent Flight held Fern Prairie field first week-end May Check AVP Jerry Holcomb information Wil Byers told about speed event using gliders sounds very interesting Memorial Day weekend has second largest Control Line contest country Roseburg airport NW Regionals same time very large Helicopter Event international size being held Clark Co Fairgrounds north Vancouver WA Thats just tip event iceberg find something enjoy go support Its election time District XI Regardless runs including incumbent he/she must nominated Its always good form get permission nominee before stick job 4156 Model Aviation

View HQ See Page 176 Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Executive Council Meeting Highlights following motions made January 30 1999 Executive Council Meeting Muncie Indiana should noted District IX Vice President attendance meeting due death family ft Result Mail vote taken December 10 1998 Approve spending up $72000 design construction pylon i cages MOTION passed It was moved seconded approve October 1998 Executive Council Meeting minutes amended Approved unanimously MOTION moved B Brown III seconded C Foreman IV Council approve $372000 budget 1999 capital improvements recommended PADCOM MOTION passed unanimously Expand HQ Parking Lot Install permanent restroom facility Run water main site Upgrade electric site #1 Pave gravel roads Seal repaint stage center speed/team race circles MOTION II moved J McNeill V remove last two sentences section 14 Contest Board Procedures Revision MOTION withdrawn MOTION III moved R Hanson X seconded B Brown III rescind MOTION IV January 25 1997 meeting adopted Recommendation Revised Appointment Procedures AMA Contest Board Members refer back committee review MOTION passed 11 yes 1 abstain XI MOT ION IV moved S Frank VIII seconded J McNeill V resolve AMA should make available via wwwmodelaircraftorg WWW site NEW AMA competition rule book Further disclaimer included publication indicating posting rule UNOFFICIAL informational purposes ONLY Furthermore AMA council reaffirms true authoritative form AMA competition rules AMA supplied Hard Copy printed rule book MOTION passed 9 yes 3 no MOTION V moved J McNeill V seconded R Hanson X resolved one-day temporary twenty-five cent membership granted Junior competitor classification under age 16 July 1st 1967 rescinded favor onedollar regular Youth membership under age 19 July 1st currently effect MOTION passed unanimously MOTION VI moved seconded dissolve following committees Council Past Presidents its purpose evaluate Technical Award Information System Committee President also disbanded Minutes Review Committee Both passed unanimously Awards 4 Fellow awards 3 Superior Service award 1 Legion Honor award moved seconded passed unanimously May1999 141 S0SS Chip Mull AMA Education Committee Member Aviation Field Day last time took time reminisce about started model building What airplane manufactured kit What kind glue did use Did paint What color can probably answer questions Yet think about theyre insignificant grand scheme life So remember facts like Because made impact accomplished something proud adult involved show way someone hobby shop spent couple minutes explain process have fortunate enough have occupation available very few fly airplanes living Flying jets living almost best job world First Officer captain Chalks Airline flying Albatross Florida Keys Round engines flying boatnow thats flying Jimmy Buffet style pilot have flown built model airplane young us infected aviation young age As retired United pilot said yesterday theres no cure flying Its blood soul love jobs pass youngsters today What can share love airplanes say mean modelers pilots What event brought full-scale aviation model aviation together forum strictly educational purposes Nothing sell nothing buy Everything gain learn What Cessna Aircraft Corp next Hobby Shack AMA next Embry Riddle University same tent What Champion Plugs race division next Robart Wouldnt fun visit booths ask questions about aviation experts What child interested becoming engineer wants design jet engines power next SSTs Super Sonic Transports Wouldnt fun see him talking engineers draftsmen Allied Signal happening Sepulveda Basin Area RC field May 22-23 Western LA Council Boy Scouts Boy Scouts America having Jamboree have invited put aviation demonstration As Scout enters RC area can begin aviation career earn aviation merit badge will have opportunity build AMA Delta Dart instructors Black Sheep Squadron T&A Hobbies can progress Ground School presented uniformed Airline Pilots American Airlines Northwest Airlines Trans World Airlines United Airlines USAirways will learn real world aviation ground school about turbine engines navigation cockpit instrumentation After ground school about traffic patterns aircraft controls scout will fly RC aircraft provided Hobby Shack buddy boxes Airtronics Instructors will volunteers Valley Fliers trained Hobby Shack Air Line Pilots Association steps will bring Scout closer earning Aviation Merit Badge learning going will booths rear event various vendors around nation have everyone Traxxas Corp Dallas TX American Airlines NASA Dryden talk fill goodie bag Aviation Field Day collectibles Traxxas bringing RC cars boats operate along other RC activities Aviation Field Day Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area about two miles south Van Nuys Airport about 30 minutes drive north LA International Airport May 21 setup day Jamboree May 22-23 event Boy Scouts America Although public can attend merit badge activities strictly provided Scouts will demonstrations NASA air shows California Airshow Team will treated demonstration Giant Scale Racing Blues Brothers Race Team Blues Brothers mostdecorated team Giant Scale Racing just bunch booths few pictures airplanes guys have gone out bring samples literature computer-based learning systems flight simulators moreto entertain teach first time know aviation history full-scale aviation model aviation industries combining resources very big way provide free event teach youngsters love aviation want help out can E-mail Chip@stitscom call 949 583-1455 would like preregister earn Aviation Merit Badge can register online wwwstitscomlafd call 949 583-1455 brochure ink event held Los Angeles intent replicated nationwide Its impossible task takes teamwork little crew coordination plenty volunteers pilots neighborhood modelers neighborhood Scouts students neighborhood have ingredients have given formula As movie Field Dreams Build will come eeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 741-0057 $10 minimum credit card orders 142 Model Aviation ingPreservingMaintaining Joe Beshar Coordinator 198 Merrill Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Fax 201 261-0223 Tel 201 261-1281 Message AMA Members Help maintaining acquiring flying sitesits heartbeat aeromodeling Flying Site Assistance Program made up volunteers serve eyes ears Academy Model Aeronautics its members volunteers tasked being best informed member local area regard public private activity could affect existing future flying site either positively negatively accomplish reading newspaper watching television listening radio etc accumulation dissemination distribution such information could prove vitally important maintaining AMA chartered club given area AMA member would interested volunteering such important challenging endeavor please contact address above An ExperienceFive local AMA members invited Michele Licata Marketing Assistant Flight Safety International take tour facility airport Teterboro NJ December 30 fortunate invited along Ron Tropea Harry Frank Bill Godleski Curtis Mattikow Thomas J Mahoney Manager accomplished RC modeler welcomed us briefed us about tour included continental breakfast buffet luncheon found tour extremely informative exciting company offers high technology safety training computer-driven simulators designed owned company addition educational classroom presentations opportunity operate Dassault Falcon 10 corporate jet simulator Ron Tropea able land runway engine flamed out no less amazing precisely realistically full-scale aviation simulated Full-scale pilots checked out Flight Safety International able fly actual aircraft capably first time entry real experience AvailabilityThat Magic Word its search Indoor flying site Metropolitan Sport Squadron recognized Armory Teaneck NJ would good target Its main inside floor area measured 180 x 300 feet height 36 40 feet Armory history being condemned public because structural weaknesses roof However early 1996 National Guard allocated funds roof renovated strengthened building would acceptable public gathering Since 1996 various attempts made Metropolitan Sport Squadron gain permission use armory success especially cost daily rental varied $250 much $1500 profitmaking activities discouraging appeared task hopeless schedule entry dealing National Guard requested armory visited periodically found often left idle empty realized perhaps requesting use armory through availability during idle times might best approach National Guard Headquarters Trenton contacted request use building emphasizing availability worked like magic committee formed Metropolitan Sport Squadron coordinate local National Guard armory available turn members notified flying takes place opening took place January 27 1999 ing day January 27 1999 Sergio Zigras left describes newly developed infrared control system Al Rametta center Ben Bendit right View Teaneck Armory Indoor flying site Metropolitan Spoil Flyers Nominations tor trie ottices ot Executive Vice President Vice Presidents Districts III VII XI due Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics June 281999 Any AMA Open member may submit nomination nominee must Leader Member Academy must reside District letter acceptance nominee must file AMA Headquarters July 21999 ten days prior published meeting date nominee must also submit resume professional qualifications model aviation experience resume should include limited following 1 statement regarding Leader Member status including date conferred 2 Background following areas may apply nominee a Management experience b Financial background c Insurance employment and/or expertise d Legal background e Technical background including areas aeronautics electronics especially radio frequency propagation usage acoustics relates noise studies analysis other areas engineering 3 nominees aeromodeling background must noted individual will required elected national office deal questions relative phases aeromodeling should have broad-based background order satisfy requirement No person may nominate himself/herself AMA office An incumbent must properly nominated have accepted placed ballot May1999 143 Much feedback have received response column has requested definition terms have used installment Ill attempt provide some answers questions anticipate some will arise future topics decibel dB measure used quantify sound power level PWL sound pressure level SPL can lead confusion careful consider what actually measuring definition dB level ten times logarithm ratio between power levels PWLdB og ratio power levels Sound power difficult measure directly generally measure SPL instead convention potential squared make powerlike case whether concemed voltage sound pressure other measure potential Exponentiation numbers done simple multiplication represented logarithms 10 log ratio2 og ratio measures sound dB defined ratio between given sound level some agreed-upon reference level record reference 0 dB level 2 x 1 0 Newton/meter2 SPL 10-12 watt PWL always express relative terms will rarely necessary recall what standard reference level almost always concemed sound pressure level rather power level appropriate definition decibel purposes SPL dB og ratio sound pressure levels example ratio pressure levels 15 2 sound level difference dB 20 log 2 6dB rounding off nearest integer Note dB measurement represents unitless ratio absolute quantity expressed dB statement usually abbreviated leaving reference level unstated implied Stating SPL 90dB really means SPL 90dB above standard reference pressure level 2X10-5 Newtons per square meter Now should consider some implications wave nature sound equal sound waves identical frequency time phase space can simply add get result 6 dB greater ideal case rarely interest us however order deal different sounds add up real world necessary treat mathematically rotating vectors An analogy home stereo system will help visualize what happens sound waves interact have signal leads reversed speakers provide both speakers same input signal monophonic source sound waveforms cancel other sense dead zone center speakers phase speaker cones move out unison waves reinforce other sound appears emanate point between speakers Reinforcement cancellation important phenomena us can exploit produce quieter power plants Cancellation primary mechanism responsible reducing exhaust sound level typical expansion-chamber muffler also explains overall sound level measured model power plant can less its major components such produced propeller Depending phase difference between two otherwise similar sounds sum may range anywhere difference magnitudes 6dB Few us have exploited cancellation phenomenon mutually cancel sound produced propeller exhaust sources can assure can has done Perhaps another area modelers can teach something useful full-scale aviation community Before leave stereo system analogy have look relative size speakers handle high low frequencies low-frequency woofers much larger take much power drive emit mid- high-range frequencies because human ear does respond equally frequencies leads us adjusted familiar dBA scale sound measurement A-weighting curve compensates frequency response ear such sounds different frequency can compared terms perceived loudness Sounds equal dBA scale appear equal loudness though actual physical SPLs may differ orders magnitude depending frequency have observed slow-turning engines four-strokes have combustion cycle frequency half two-strokes seem quieter some weighting factor should applied sound-level limits account difference no need such factor frequency dependence what A-scale already accounts An A-weighting compensation network built modem sound- measuring equipment Measurements using unweighted dB scale correctly referred SPL measurements A-weighted scale measures loudness interested comparing measurements loudness SPL measurements C-weighting scale found sound-level meters close unweighted scale except very bottom frequency range audible sounds example ways sounds can combine will useful sounds directly related combine resultant meaningful terms average over cycles going derivation sum two such sounds equal level usually order 3dB would resultant case twin-engine aircraft two models air simultaneously doubling number nearly equal sources level increases 3dB may refer such unrelated sources being noncoherent future articles Distance sound source needs specified loudness sound described US sound limits imposed environmental agencies consumer products such leaf blowers usually specify level measured 50 feet UK much Europe comparable standard seven meters AMA Sound Committee has recommended levels nine feet except competition rules specify three meters intemational FAI rules AMA Technical Director Steve Kaluf also committees Headquarters liaison pointed out inconsistency urged get step rest modeling world adopt three-meter distance concur will attempt adhere standard future equate sound levels measured various yardsticks use mental image geometry may help illustrate works sound paths bounded ducts muffler generally assume sound energy radiates uniformly directions sound pressure may represented force acting over unit area surface sphere radius sphere increased area over force spread increases square radius SPL loudness thus reduced proportion square change distance source SPLat D2 t Dl x Dl/D22 logarithmic form becomes SPLat D2 dB SPLat Dl 20 log Dl/D2 Using relationship sound level three meters nearly 10 feet can extrapolated measurement nine feet subtracting dB Round nearest integer fractions decibels small enough ignored Few persons can discern differences sound levels smaller two dB Use calculator try out conversion other distances see easy handy rule-of-thumb can verify calculator doubling distance reduces sound level half 6dB increasing distance tenfold will reduce sound level factor 10 20 dB Questions comments suggestions always welcome Model Aviation Maclaughlin 11453 Alps Way Escondido CA 92026-7026 E-mail ian@spawarnavymil aDoug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Femwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 Membership has its privileges leadership has its obligations case point wade show AMA acquired last summer held January 1999 Pasadena California Several people wrote letters taking position opposite Executive Council correctness decision purchase trade show Now show over results able demonstrate trade show made money acceptance people purchased booths outstanding have over twenty people committed next year others want same booth again including several want expand space AMA made concerted effort see exhibitors well treated needs met presale tickets great has number years attendance surprising management Civic Center Pasadena Next year plans expand various segments show convention certain program becomes event fosters spirit AMA model airplane trade industry monetary standpoint made approximately 27 percent money good return under circumstances expecting increase next year can never tell about next year until over least signs should growing show convention cash position AMA improved over year ago exact balances will available soon will presented receive audit report officers staff AMA creditable job managing money plan put important reports schedules audited financial statements column year did last year will see information about assets income expenses statement showing money spent As usual questions about statements will happy discuss Thats month tax season dont have lot time get numbers together will tell little joke Are aware corporate board greatest tool invented prevent outbreak decision making Until later. Annual Membership Meeting AMA Annual Membership Meeting will held Saturday June 12 1999 AMA International Flying Site Muncie Indiana Meeting will held conjunction 1999 Grand Event AMA Homecoming 99 will followed cookout site AMA members family Reminder Stnce Indiana does utilize Daylight Savings Time AMA Headquarters remains Eastern Standard Time summer months May1999 145 Connecticut Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbuty 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 McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1077 Richard Sherman 30 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1 223 Andrew Argenlo 3 Sheila Ave Smithfield RI 02917 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 SAl NEWS DEPT Several people knew passed away January tough month may recall pictures large model column almost two years ago Its builder Jim Halls has passed away Jim very active Vermont Dick Carlsen master Scale builder has also left us Mel Lunds wife Natalie died very suddenly attending train show Springfield Massachusetts Bob Wilkies mother has passed away Bob District Contest Coordinator condolences families INDOOR FLYING Sandy Schmidt sent brochure stating Indoor flying Hahn Center Friendship Maine dates April 12 May 10 Two other dates have already gone apologies getting sooner remainder column will pictures left over last month electric fun fly held Vermont will probably short column month material have would too much fill remaining space 4146 Model Aviation Sareet Manchester New Hampshire Astro Challenger Everett Rubendunst Foster Rhode Island scratch built Super Viking 82 inch wingspan Jim Sweeney Nashua New Hampshire converted Airtronics Aquilla sailplaneInterior photo Inn dining room Part pit area U] U-i S lIei EHE i — New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Phone 908 221-1866 Fax 908 221-9297 decou@idtnet Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstown NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAB AFCENT 0MB 480 BOX 585 APO AE 09703 Ray Juschkus 59 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 James M Lewis P061 Ogdenberg NY 13689-0061 Bob McKay 109 W Edward St Iselan NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Box 613 Camillus NY 13031 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Drive Banking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodem 407 Willow Street Lockport NY 14094 Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock Coed Saugerties NY 12477 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithtield Dr Endicott NY 137604329 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 53 Airport Dr Onwego County Airport Fulton NY 13069 315598-6093 last months column described indoor flying site new club created AVP Bob McKay few meetings completed want share progress participants thus far have run gamut Free Flight RC havent seen Control Line . yet Upwards 20 members have seen flying gym Word spreading Minnie B Veal Community Center place second fourth Thursdays month Check photos see whats happening Contingent Indoor Free Flighters Sb-Flyers club Everything venerable Delta Dart sophisticated microfilm mysteries Indoor RC pilots Art Thoms Bob McKay Don Post Dan Bardolf aircraft group youngsters local area regular attendees Sb-Flyers meets exposure will light spark fuces model aviation bug some kids Late January found Renault winery south Jersey annual awards banquet Atlantic County SkyBlazers club started August 1945 first president John Manning still member club known Atlantic City SkyBazers club changed its name reflective its membership modelers surrounding areas joined membership has participated virtually aspect model aviation over years RC majority interest present Renault winery scene banquet also flying site owner Thanks hospitality SkyBlazers Outgoing president after 6 years Larry MeMillen commemorative plaque picture presented him incoming president Frank Butta Through questionable planning part early February found Grand Island New York meeting Wing Rotor club goes Buffalo February. purpose AVP Marlene Nikodem husband Ernie gracious transportation hosts club provided great forum hour-long discussion current AMA activities insurance safety issues etc thanks Wing Rotor club invitation Wing Rotor President Mark Kriz VP Wes De Cou Wing Rotor meeting Part Wing Rotor audience enjoying presentation . hope February 6th date annual awards dinner Jersey Coast Sport Fliers Kathy enjoyed wonderful hospitality club second year great part event everyone attends goes home little something club door prize women dinner tables takes centerpiece memento home well clubs Sport Flier Year award presented dinner necessarily skilled luckiest pilot group Rather award based system points earned through meeting attendance showand-tell participation participation fun flys Pattern Pylon other events award made best all-round club participant bad idea Ed Runkel presents Norm Hills award being Hardest Working Guy Ever Met Dont wish members like Paul Zaccaria 1998 Sport Flier Year plaque presented Ed Runkel Ed presents plaques year . s photo op thing Send some stuffi 999 147 Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 E-mail amadiii@penncom Rssocae vms rrssiosrns Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 eel-1e43 David H Ellis 52e1 DeWin Road Cross Lanes WV 25312-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 elO 7e7-e557 Donsld Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frsnk Noll 6042 Norwell Drive Dayton OH 45449 937 435-8232 Manthew Turowski RR1t3 Boo 294 Dogwood Drive Drums PA 16222 717 788-0661 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Boo 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Asenun Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 TUSCARORA RIC CLUB Nick Capriotti provided following information about recent efforts Tuscarora R/C Club Nick catalyst clubs enthusiastic focus local youth club recently spent entire day Valley Elementaty School Sugarloaf Pennsylvania primary goal generate student interest building flying model airplanes large group instruction room utilized show various aspects modeling over 600 students during day program positively received included articles two local newspapers Nick provided pictures some action Participating members Tuscarora R/C Club THE ALLIANCE BALSA BEES Alliance Balsa Bees held second annual nite-fly under direction CD Ed Peel turnout participants spectators doubled last year plenty hotdogs pop variety homemade stews variety different aircraft helicopters filled night sky tentative date years event June 26 Plan now attend Bill Peels Falcon III wRAM Sky-lights MARS beacon Econo landing lights John Gates Fun-fly wRAM Sky-lights SWAP MEETS common way break winter doldrums attend swap meet auction can find some good buys way check out latest projects ideas following pictures provided AVP Joe Vislay visited Findlay Flying Circuits Celina Flying Sportsmen Marion Airfoils Mansfield Electronic Flyers Mark Hankson checks out books workersMike Brown Dave Richardson Brett Walker Joe Prosko Swap shop entrance Boy talk Vein Gamble Mark Gamble Don Graben help out IMAA SANCTIONS Contest Coordinator Marge Weisenbach has requested IMAA sanctions should cleared through IMAA coordinator Joe Asher 200 Adelphia Avenue Wilmington Delaware 19804 will expedite process relieve AMA Contest Coordinator unnecessary work 4148 Model Aviation 4Can sell now Nick Capriotti Assistant Principal Donald BayzickHangar talk cToremanrmo Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 410 969-9356 E-Mail bbabura@junocom Randy Elliott 103 Virginia Court Pulaski VA 24301 Home Phone 540 980-8461 Office Phone 540 994-2316 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757 421-4545 Office Phone 757 431-6009 E-Mail moultons@ mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail tlyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail vrcs38@aolcom Bliss Teague 625 5th Ave SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Home Phone 828 324-2164 Office Phone 828 733-9228 E-Mail blissteague@conninccom Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM J WINTER February 1912 December 1998 Through love aviation Bill Winter came influence aspects model aviation know today Bill Winter has designed published hundreds quality models has helped thousands modelers get designs public has influenced millions people editing writing Working Bill Winter has opportunity lifetime highlight life Before passed away Bill discussed complete satisfaction what accomplished life through model aviation truly respected men field Bill bridge beginning days model aviation present bringing best out people adding betterment As far am concerned Bill Winter continues live through designs shared wisdom Perhaps wanted build immortality kind especially kept designing us during difficult later years above sent John Hun ton Bills closest friends flying buddy Bill Winter writer fellow modeler resident Fairfax VA retired magazine editor publisher died December 12 1998 Inova Fair Oaks Hospital after heart attack Bill came Washington area publisher Potomac Aviation Publications 1966 edited its publications American Aircraft Modeler Junior American Modeler Sport Modeler 1975 until retiring edited Academy Model Aeronautics publication Model via tion After Bills retirement went doing articles Model Aviation writing books model aviation received awards contribution model aviation inducted several halls fame work Bill true modeler will missed friends AMA District IV LEADER MEMBER SURVEY last phase Leader Member survey has received AMA HQ has sorted compiled current listing active Leader Members distributed AMA District Vice President means VP now has list of Leader Members district volunteered act liaison between club District VP and/or AMA HQ Now up Leader Member keep lines communications open between selected club VP one-way street District VP AMA HQ also must use communication link keep Leader Members informed Now expect receive lot mailings very costly mailing Leader Members unless important nature safety issue vote bylaws changes TIDEWATER MODEL SOARING SOCIETY In Tidewater Virginia New Years Day dawned clear bright cold hearty souls TMSS met Smithfield flew annual Hearty Hardy event first year contest goes rain shine cold warm picture below crew lunch feasted traditional southern New Years Day meal including black eyed peas good luck Luther Mitchell seen eating black eyed peas photo photo winners special mention goes Daniel Pack youngest flyer Dan also manned winches retrievers day admirable skill Dan short kid photo last photo some activity flight line end event wonderful annual tradition held sparkling grape juice high toasted New Year style Well its end January Outer Banks raining too hard go flying Sooooo think will go shop work new KAOS Remember go take kid flying 999 149 USA m J i mu 1 u Alabama / Florida / Georgia/ Misaivaippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 12051322-2127 FAX 205 252-2e54 E-mail ama@acotlnet WEB-PAGE http//wwwscottnet/ama Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 Witheimina Chlhasz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 John 0 Cooper 4786 Cloister Cove Memyhin TN 36116 James Alvis 5426 Melwood Drive Jacirsnn MS 36211 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 26616 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36635 Ken Henset 383 Briarwood 642 Meridian MS 36305 Louise izzo 296 Hantridge Way Winteruprings FL 32706 Richard Jackson 2116 mommy Dr N Charieston SC 26405 Chris Joiner P0 Boo 4466 Columbus GA 31 904-0469 Dr John MartIn 2180 Tigertaji Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 Fred Muiholiand 15410 Stonecreek Le Tamyv FL 33613 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr. Smyma GA 30082 Meivin Sires 781 Boardman Rd Aiken SC 29803 Lyman Stack 9016 SW 61st Av Gainovilie FL 32608 Frank Tiano 15350 Estancia Lane West Puim Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Dozer 3604 N River Rd Gainesviiie GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37366 Joseph Micatizzi HC 866 Boo 10397 Faiardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fieids 163W Stdokiand Rd interianhen FL 32148 Phone 1904 654-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Siackweii 207W Sandcreeh Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Dispisy Coordinator Russeti Mobety 5636 Woodvailey Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Computer Science Technotogy Expert Tom Rhodes 9 New York Bivd Beveriy Hilis FL 34469 Phone 352 527-0674 352 795-2362 E-mail address ama@scottnet No juno Darrell Mims Central Ala Sport Flyers writes said Council Meeting minutes would District V report anymore February issue Darrel just Council meeting last week anyone wants see voted what info elsewhere issue anyone wants know voted can call write Ill tell Darrell wants add Central Ala Sport Flyers has field face-lift paid land dues open house cook out soon Send some pictures Darrell Nice letter AVP Joseph Miccalizi Puerto Rico sent nice snap recent fly-in flyers include Jose Morales Jr Alex Rivera Carlos Nazario Manuel Bonella Juan Lopez Jose Milety David Rosada Orlando Torres Nice snap Joseph envy nice weather out everything including club library first aid booklets Can have copy Websters Medical Dictionary Yes Julio its way anyone else District wants Medical Dictionary write call Ill mail right off pay postage Its free Also free Roberts Rules Order want Also tape Partners explaining acquire flying field Also tape Airplanes Fly An excellent 15 minute show explaining real airplanes fly Good club meetings Free you need pay postage Roger Vizioli Merritt Island Fla writes re-issued old AMA number 2408 Feels good Thanks helping Dont forget have new book being formulated WHOS WHO AMA DISTRICT V youve AMA member ten years qualify Mail picture yourself model other family members some words about yourself either modeling experience otherwise put square paper 4 10 inches less smaller article fine very first response got WHOS WHO book Dorothy Fields District V Frequency Coordinator sent husband Burnie now deceased Dorothy has no typewriter wrote out called phone said Id type want another inclusion Dorothy does nice job District mailing electronic equipment do-dads enable trace origins foreign RC signals coming field can type Dorothys can type yours too first year have less ten years want included see friendly neighborhood AVP has clout get inclusion WHOS WHO AMA District V book Paul Sequira excellent editor Tampa Bay Line Flyers club Florida writes Enclosed photo Tampa Bay Line Flyers WW II Quadrathon Contest entry has semi-scale fighter L-R above Phil Bayly Ted Machig Rick Osbam winner Slow Combat Dave Hallas winner Scale Appearance L-R front Chuck Mace winner Stunt John Polento Walter Schesinger winner Slow Rat Race Rick won overall Thanks nice report Paul thanks sticking last November Paul Kuisfiski another AMA District writes Ive tried drop goodies like Kevin Miller does Candy Drop always fail want Kevin explain drop little parachutes Kevin read anyone else can answer write - By-the-way anybody District wants put heat heres some ammo AMA Council meeting last week voted yes $$ budget improving Muncie site included small amount creating place RC cars run ground meant run picture below earlier ran out space Leslie Bradshaw L wife Bobbie Also Spencer Arrowwood R Leslie holding ROYAL 42 OS 40 powered So snapped shot Hartsville South Carolina exact Speaking South Carolina Aiken too amd snapped pie Alan Wehman 12 Piper Cub Next Alan Mel Lands See below Now meet two gentlemen Frankfurt Germany Heres Stephen Dursteinand Ingmar Planz tuning up well made mid-Thirties Junkers JU-52 snapped Frank Tianos Polo Field Bash last year Frank waves magic wand people come over world get Top Gun affair dont believe Come West Palm Beach Florida year see yourself Model Aviation * mentioning Puerto Rico Julio Fuentes writes last hurricane wiped Associate Vice Presidents Illinois John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westoheater IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61 761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-31 08 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollsndbash Ct St Charles Mo 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Leec Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RFl 1 Box 123B Higginaville MO 64037 660 564-6284 Fax 660 584-6285 Webmaster Gary Pamnti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 httpllwwwcsamiitedu/amadist6findexhtm Lets start off month pictures some important modelers First have Joshua Merseal age 5 grandfather Larry Coslick background Note concentration correct launching form Joshua Next two happy junior competitors 98 NATS Mike Welshans Scale Control Line event director presented winners plaques Aaron Bauer left Nicholas Hitchcock right young flyers have out Lets give boost send pictures information St Louis MO Club #2296 St Louis Whirlybirds held 13th annual fun fly last June Forty-eight R/C helicopter pilots around country took part variety events annual event has grown year has become Midwest favorites photo shows pilots machines Photo information supplied Jay Sayers Muncie IN great Turkey Shoot sponsored Flynet Aviation Network great success day done group presented check over $500 AMA museum weather great 74 pilots took turns flying Delbert Leisure Jr sent information along following pictures First have Great Turkey Shoot Board Directors L R D Leisure Jr D Allen R Marshall M Leisure D Leisure Sr E Grossheim J Brown s small portion flight line Bob Tolberets Cessna Dick Fishs Protender foreground beautiful Junkers Ju-88A4 scratch built twin 75s weighs 15 pounds 92 inch wingspan Jacksonville IL Club #1328 Jacksonville Propkickers Model Club attended Labor Day Fun Fly MDA Taylor Missouri Fred Nevin supplied some pictures participating members L R R Russel C McCormick S Bumliam J Hunter J Wahle J Oas B Ward J Bruninga Roger Russell shown squadron brought fly-in Lanier Seabird SIG Kadet Senior SIG 4Star 60 Gee Whiz Bee May1999 151 U] -1 11 [ aum 1 i ie] mu Joe Campopiano 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 Thomas D Lazar 435 Hubbell St Marshall WI 53559-9409 Andy Low 9557 Crosley Redford Ml 48239 Tel 313 534-6650 E-mail andyd7@ electrodynamcom Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindstrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 651633-2286 E-mail albertschwartz@postofficewoildnetattnet East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 SOAPBOX No comments month Wait until flying season starts good stuff Kirby Crawford Rice Lake WI Members Rice Lake Model Airplane Club enjoyed unseasonably warm sunny midDecember day RC flying northern Wisconsin Gold Level Leader Club enjoys 1000 foot paved abandoned runway serves flying field compliments City Rice Lake next couple photos taken September 12 13 RC fun-fly Orr MN event sponsored Falls Hobby Supply Orr Chamber Commerce Orr Lions Club Event organizers Sanford Diane Reim airplane Robinhood 80 powered Zenoah G23 built Dwight Sandgren Al Klashak president Midland RC Modelers Club sent ton pictures taken annual air show held September 20 1998 Sorry Al dont have enough room really great photos event opened flag tow tune Star Spangled Banner Other events combat balloon bust toilet paper ribbon cutting candy drop kids exhibitions specialty planes including Giant Scale formation flying Flag tow candy drop youngsters very successful Rachel Sugnet found specially marked piece candy win plane grandfather built event Low pass good looking Pitts must have quite event 112 planes 39 pilots September 12 1998 Thunderbird RC Club held Silver Anniversary Fly River Oaks County Park standoff scale event judged three judges Kalamazoo Aviation Museum Nineteen contestants entered two categories military civilian Once again got ton material what follows just small sample Chris Vitales Ju 87B Stuka Design Otto Taylors Extra 230 Malone Zastrow Paw Paw MI shows bottom plane later issue will try publish contest winners aircraft Photos text supplied Ray Smiley event coordinator Remember fly safely Just say Bye Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Three generations pilots I]F1i1LwmujJjj1jeJjJJ Arkansas / Louisiana / New Mexico / Oklahoma / Texas Dr Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817 599-7131 E-mail sfrank69@ airmailnet wwwAMA-Dist-8org Associate Vice Presidents George Aldrich 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 210 656-2021 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 254 662-5587 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 FalIon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 4611 Gooch Dr Little Rock AR 72212 501 868-2604 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valis 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044512 723-9018 Ward Wafts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Gene Kent 2811 Cork Cove San Antonio TX 78230 210 308-8043 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 need local model aircraft flying sites!! visit members throughout District VIII highest concerns locating obtaining continual use flying sites definition flying siteproximity population centers easy access yet away urban congestion both safety disturbance reasons continual population encroachment outlying areas cities places model aircraft flying fields high list endangered species its January 1999 meeting AMA council recognized determined extreme need ecological considerations desire expand availability model aircraft flying fields overlapping need appointed President Dave Brown establish oversee new committee confronting needs members flying sites desire coexist cooperate both urban development rural areas environmental concerns AMA-CARES Committee Comprehensive Approaches Responsible Environmental Solutions created committee formative stagesif have expertise have success confronting interface model aircraft flying ecological considerations please contact NOW am seeking highly qualified AMA members assist establishment program Please contact via email sfrank69@airmailnet News around District VIII new volunteer position has created job District Flying Site Assistance Coordinator has accepted Mr Don R Nix newlywed newly retired former owner model fuel manufacturing company program its formative stages Don may contacted Don R Nix 2001 Meadow Lane Taylor TX 765 741342 Ph512 365-1914 email FLYERDON@aolcom During 1999 several world class events will held within region August 6-8 Enid OK National Finals IMAC will held Muskogee OK will host National SAM Championships October 3-9 IMAA Rally Giants will held south Dallas inWaxahachie TX June 1013 possible Labor Day event North Texas Soaring League will world-class sailplane event has approved Dallas RC Club nearby District V Pensacola FL home National Museum Naval Aviation US Navy Blue Angels AMA will host world FAI-F3A World Aerobatic Championship Competition September 10-18 latest information about modeling activities within Texas New Mexico Oklahoma Arkansas Louisiana consult District VIII WWW site often wwwama-dist-8org Throughout southern part United States tradition dates back Civil War tradition eating black-eyed peas New Years Day creates good luck rest year Fort Worth Texas Thunderbird model club upheld continued tradition typical midwinter cold foggy day January 1 1999 poor flying weather did inhibit members Thunderbird club gathering Upwards half club gathered dreary date other people warm home watching football New Years Day group gathering together flying conditions onset barely adequate good time attendance traditional gathering sharing black-eyed peas New Years Day club members once again upheldGood Luck should encompass Fort Worth club throughout 1999 AMA glue bonds modelers together District VIII Club newsletter editors Bob Czepiel email czep@aolcom keeper District VIII editor list Please contact him become involved program District VIII has free video tape lending library available chartered clubs use primarily available individual members Contact John D Locke 4015 Rio Grande Texarkana TX 75503 email jdlocke@gtenet complete listing available videotapes online ordering available wwwama-dist-8org Join 21st century model clubs special interest groups aircraft modeling general making use rapidly growing Internet phenomena Find someone club can create club Web page List AMA Web Page wwwmodelaircraftorg also District VIII Web Page wwwama dist-8org Use share information worldwide about local activities Place newsletter Internet save mailing printing costs Flying site locating problems Advertise does work Expand search site needed beyond club members Solicit public service announcement advertising possible Otherwise purchase local regional media does work Proudly display showcase aeromodeling hobby Create hold mall show let local people know aircraft modeling local activities club its ability assist beginners become active participants great hobby/sport AMA Special Services Department 1-800-I FLY AMA has free materials suggestions examples will make easy fun project Additionally district expert Ms Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 phone 817 467-9211 has extensive experience have local shopping mall others have used large superstore supercenter-like retail merchant facilities almost community has Wal Mart type merchant can create small display space model club use Others have established booths open air flea markets like First Monday trade days Canton Weatherford TX Purchase space put up canopy hold outdoor display mall show handouts maps flying field promise done properly aeromodeling display show lots fun Give try Too much say month photos take space Please consult remainder publication pictures Tune column modeling information remember am available times Please contact above address needed AMA organizational information assistance Flying Fun & FellowshipSandy Frank 999 153 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1609 Main St Williston ND 58801 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Salina KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdsle Circle Colorado Springs CO 80919-1788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 August 9 1998 Dakota Skymasters held annual Fun Fly Casselton Airport Beautiful weather lots planes Winners contest follows Cross Country Bill Bransted15098 Balloon Bust Tom Davis1722 Bean Drop Jeff Strenich5/2 84 sec Bomb Drop Chris Hommah99 Carrier Landing Chris Hommah18-1/2 Also float fly local pond June 1998 some attending planes went home piece members becoming interested float flying 1999 Fun Fly will Saturday August 13th Al Foe/I President Dakota Skymasters News Wyoming Hi Russ am going try get write-up time time people dont think weve dropped off planet Wyoming would appreciate running us time want highlight fun thing New Year Casper Aeromodelers vie dubious honor going first fly New Year Before sun came up New Years Day five pilots hampered bit weight winter clothing making field getting gear ready racing get engines fired-up pre-dawn cold about three-quarters inch fresh-fallen snow tail-draggers advantage ground handling trikes made off eventually too fact year hardest thing just getting light enough see ones airplane overcast dark sky Winner year Jerry Williams relatively new club member followed Earl Johnson Gene Corson Steve Hunt yours truly Fred Hildebrand Somebody take pictures Fred Hildebrand President Gene Corson giving push pit area bragging L R Gene Corson Earl Johnson Nicholas Jerry Williams pit area Gene Corson Steve Hunt getting em going Earl Johnson models proper attire Steve Hunt touch-down Gene waiting retrieve too Thanks again Russ maybe well see again year Casper 154 Model Aviation Hildebrand 1st VP Casper Aeromodelers 4015 Somerset Casper WY 82609 Associate Vice Presidents m si 1 11 [61 g i U — Arizona / California / Hawaii / Guam Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone/Fax 602 728-9400 E-mail richh@primenetcom htlpi/wwwana-10com/ama Glenn Caner Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See sat months column additional AVPs Coordinators Cholla Choppers MAC President Joe Abate L Secretary Lou Wolgast spot AVP Bob Reynolds Southwest Regionals Control Line Championships Bob attended Southwest Regionals behalf District X well SAM Ill special event TIMPA site Tucson AZ Shawn Lewis waits patiently launch Southwest Regionals Control Line Championship Southwest Regional Control Line Championship held January 23-24 Christopher Columbus Park Tucson Stunt Judges Larry Foster L Lou Crane watch carefully Southwest Regional participants put aircraft through required precision maneuvers years Southwest Regional achieved over 65 entries Stunt Combat CL Racing Scale Balloon Bust Over 80 flights stunt kept paved circles busy Christopher Columbus Park During event Al Gluck Tucson experienced medical emergency however understand back home mend Best wishes Al speedy recovery hope see back out field soon Bob Angus Tucson AZ seen working McCoy 60 SAM Ill special event Tucson International Modelpiex Park January 23-24 Bob having little trouble pressure feedback eventually got old timer running running well Pictured below left Fred Muihollands fleet antique aircraft Fred above seen bringing C Ignition craft after another MAX years SAM Ill event hosted Antique C Ignition LER AB Glow LER 112A Texaco Electric O&R Sideport great flying conditions flights maxing out great time Fred Cronenwett Canoga Park CA sends us memories 1998 Bob Palmer Classic Stunt Contest held Sepulveda Basin Van Nuys CA Pictured Ray Firkins L Greg Zajack Bob Palmer Bill Byles Carl Shoup Dale Kim releases Carl Shoups Belfry Bound designed Dale himself 1949 Make plans attend years 4th Annual Bob Palmer Stunt Classic June 26-27 Events include Old Time Classic Beginner Intermediate Advanced Expert Contact Tim Meek 818 8976348 CD Lee Strickland 818764-2217 additional information thanks AVP Bob Reynolds Fred Cronenwett contributions months District X column Great reports guys next months column well report AMAs first ever National Convention held January 15-17 Pasadena CA Till next time. Keep em safe Keep em flyn 999 155 Joe Ortiz Tucson AZ pictured Skylark Joe 41 entries Stunt Southwest Regionals hosted AMA Leader Club Cholla Choppers MAC Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 9721 3-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi @ pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 26405 SE 160th St Issaqush WA 98027 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 4400 Gray Wolf Dr Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Dane Kinney ] 1 Quiet Riot 9-1-98 holding Island Flyer first rubber powered airplane lost tree 60 Acres fourth flight after five mtnutes MAM Float Fun Demonstration Fly Rock Ages Home Larry Miller newsletter Editor McMinnville Aircraft Modelers wrote about Float Fly Rock Ages Valley View retirement home event August 15 turned out real winner probably 20 pilots few planes couple boats spectators guests lot float flying some flying off grass adjacent pond Plenty food shade Vista hot air balloons Newberg also giving free rides tethered balloona new experience us event popular pilots spectators pleasant could become annual affair AVP Mike Hazel sent couple photos about Control Line activity Scott Riese Portland Pow Wow Classic Era Stunter Raider Roundup Mike Potter Auburn WA Raider Roundup holding 15 & 35 size Skysharks Carrier event Spenser Matilove Newsletter Editor Missoula Big Sky T-Birds sent picture story about fellow club member Scott Whale Seems Scott admired Goldberg Senior Falcon got plans blown up 125% normal redesigned wing take four 15 engines four months Scott finished creation weighs nearly 9 pounds has 84 wing flies like trainer fully aerobatic Scott Whale Super Senior Falcon Scott uses 4-channel radio throttles operated single servo plane will take off two engines will fly just An expert pilot Scott delights crowds low inverted passes down runway August Snohomish Radio Aero Club SRAC put Second Annual Wild & Wacky Wings event conjunction Annual Club picnic Al Franklin wrote about Wild & Wacky exactly what name implies Points given originality zaniest flight ability Some planes r make off runway others handful fly its great display imagination ingenuity dedication sport Syd Russells Plate-O Powered 25 Tad Crustys effort managed fly safely return bench Unfortunately Mike Round nice looking Stealth Bomber went home body bag Al expects next years event will bigger better mysterious creations being made Upcoming events include Celebration Silent Flight held Fern Prairie field first week-end May Check AVP Jerry Holcomb information Wil Byers told about speed event using gliders sounds very interesting Memorial Day weekend has second largest Control Line contest country Roseburg airport NW Regionals same time very large Helicopter Event international size being held Clark Co Fairgrounds north Vancouver WA Thats just tip event iceberg find something enjoy go support Its election time District XI Regardless runs including incumbent he/she must nominated Its always good form get permission nominee before stick job 4156 Model Aviation

View HQ See Page 176 Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Executive Council Meeting Highlights following motions made January 30 1999 Executive Council Meeting Muncie Indiana should noted District IX Vice President attendance meeting due death family ft Result Mail vote taken December 10 1998 Approve spending up $72000 design construction pylon i cages MOTION passed It was moved seconded approve October 1998 Executive Council Meeting minutes amended Approved unanimously MOTION moved B Brown III seconded C Foreman IV Council approve $372000 budget 1999 capital improvements recommended PADCOM MOTION passed unanimously Expand HQ Parking Lot Install permanent restroom facility Run water main site Upgrade electric site #1 Pave gravel roads Seal repaint stage center speed/team race circles MOTION II moved J McNeill V remove last two sentences section 14 Contest Board Procedures Revision MOTION withdrawn MOTION III moved R Hanson X seconded B Brown III rescind MOTION IV January 25 1997 meeting adopted Recommendation Revised Appointment Procedures AMA Contest Board Members refer back committee review MOTION passed 11 yes 1 abstain XI MOT ION IV moved S Frank VIII seconded J McNeill V resolve AMA should make available via wwwmodelaircraftorg WWW site NEW AMA competition rule book Further disclaimer included publication indicating posting rule UNOFFICIAL informational purposes ONLY Furthermore AMA council reaffirms true authoritative form AMA competition rules AMA supplied Hard Copy printed rule book MOTION passed 9 yes 3 no MOTION V moved J McNeill V seconded R Hanson X resolved one-day temporary twenty-five cent membership granted Junior competitor classification under age 16 July 1st 1967 rescinded favor onedollar regular Youth membership under age 19 July 1st currently effect MOTION passed unanimously MOTION VI moved seconded dissolve following committees Council Past Presidents its purpose evaluate Technical Award Information System Committee President also disbanded Minutes Review Committee Both passed unanimously Awards 4 Fellow awards 3 Superior Service award 1 Legion Honor award moved seconded passed unanimously May1999 141 S0SS Chip Mull AMA Education Committee Member Aviation Field Day last time took time reminisce about started model building What airplane manufactured kit What kind glue did use Did paint What color can probably answer questions Yet think about theyre insignificant grand scheme life So remember facts like Because made impact accomplished something proud adult involved show way someone hobby shop spent couple minutes explain process have fortunate enough have occupation available very few fly airplanes living Flying jets living almost best job world First Officer captain Chalks Airline flying Albatross Florida Keys Round engines flying boatnow thats flying Jimmy Buffet style pilot have flown built model airplane young us infected aviation young age As retired United pilot said yesterday theres no cure flying Its blood soul love jobs pass youngsters today What can share love airplanes say mean modelers pilots What event brought full-scale aviation model aviation together forum strictly educational purposes Nothing sell nothing buy Everything gain learn What Cessna Aircraft Corp next Hobby Shack AMA next Embry Riddle University same tent What Champion Plugs race division next Robart Wouldnt fun visit booths ask questions about aviation experts What child interested becoming engineer wants design jet engines power next SSTs Super Sonic Transports Wouldnt fun see him talking engineers draftsmen Allied Signal happening Sepulveda Basin Area RC field May 22-23 Western LA Council Boy Scouts Boy Scouts America having Jamboree have invited put aviation demonstration As Scout enters RC area can begin aviation career earn aviation merit badge will have opportunity build AMA Delta Dart instructors Black Sheep Squadron T&A Hobbies can progress Ground School presented uniformed Airline Pilots American Airlines Northwest Airlines Trans World Airlines United Airlines USAirways will learn real world aviation ground school about turbine engines navigation cockpit instrumentation After ground school about traffic patterns aircraft controls scout will fly RC aircraft provided Hobby Shack buddy boxes Airtronics Instructors will volunteers Valley Fliers trained Hobby Shack Air Line Pilots Association steps will bring Scout closer earning Aviation Merit Badge learning going will booths rear event various vendors around nation have everyone Traxxas Corp Dallas TX American Airlines NASA Dryden talk fill goodie bag Aviation Field Day collectibles Traxxas bringing RC cars boats operate along other RC activities Aviation Field Day Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area about two miles south Van Nuys Airport about 30 minutes drive north LA International Airport May 21 setup day Jamboree May 22-23 event Boy Scouts America Although public can attend merit badge activities strictly provided Scouts will demonstrations NASA air shows California Airshow Team will treated demonstration Giant Scale Racing Blues Brothers Race Team Blues Brothers mostdecorated team Giant Scale Racing just bunch booths few pictures airplanes guys have gone out bring samples literature computer-based learning systems flight simulators moreto entertain teach first time know aviation history full-scale aviation model aviation industries combining resources very big way provide free event teach youngsters love aviation want help out can E-mail Chip@stitscom call 949 583-1455 would like preregister earn Aviation Merit Badge can register online wwwstitscomlafd call 949 583-1455 brochure ink event held Los Angeles intent replicated nationwide Its impossible task takes teamwork little crew coordination plenty volunteers pilots neighborhood modelers neighborhood Scouts students neighborhood have ingredients have given formula As movie Field Dreams Build will come eeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 741-0057 $10 minimum credit card orders 142 Model Aviation ingPreservingMaintaining Joe Beshar Coordinator 198 Merrill Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Fax 201 261-0223 Tel 201 261-1281 Message AMA Members Help maintaining acquiring flying sitesits heartbeat aeromodeling Flying Site Assistance Program made up volunteers serve eyes ears Academy Model Aeronautics its members volunteers tasked being best informed member local area regard public private activity could affect existing future flying site either positively negatively accomplish reading newspaper watching television listening radio etc accumulation dissemination distribution such information could prove vitally important maintaining AMA chartered club given area AMA member would interested volunteering such important challenging endeavor please contact address above An ExperienceFive local AMA members invited Michele Licata Marketing Assistant Flight Safety International take tour facility airport Teterboro NJ December 30 fortunate invited along Ron Tropea Harry Frank Bill Godleski Curtis Mattikow Thomas J Mahoney Manager accomplished RC modeler welcomed us briefed us about tour included continental breakfast buffet luncheon found tour extremely informative exciting company offers high technology safety training computer-driven simulators designed owned company addition educational classroom presentations opportunity operate Dassault Falcon 10 corporate jet simulator Ron Tropea able land runway engine flamed out no less amazing precisely realistically full-scale aviation simulated Full-scale pilots checked out Flight Safety International able fly actual aircraft capably first time entry real experience AvailabilityThat Magic Word its search Indoor flying site Metropolitan Sport Squadron recognized Armory Teaneck NJ would good target Its main inside floor area measured 180 x 300 feet height 36 40 feet Armory history being condemned public because structural weaknesses roof However early 1996 National Guard allocated funds roof renovated strengthened building would acceptable public gathering Since 1996 various attempts made Metropolitan Sport Squadron gain permission use armory success especially cost daily rental varied $250 much $1500 profitmaking activities discouraging appeared task hopeless schedule entry dealing National Guard requested armory visited periodically found often left idle empty realized perhaps requesting use armory through availability during idle times might best approach National Guard Headquarters Trenton contacted request use building emphasizing availability worked like magic committee formed Metropolitan Sport Squadron coordinate local National Guard armory available turn members notified flying takes place opening took place January 27 1999 ing day January 27 1999 Sergio Zigras left describes newly developed infrared control system Al Rametta center Ben Bendit right View Teaneck Armory Indoor flying site Metropolitan Spoil Flyers Nominations tor trie ottices ot Executive Vice President Vice Presidents Districts III VII XI due Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics June 281999 Any AMA Open member may submit nomination nominee must Leader Member Academy must reside District letter acceptance nominee must file AMA Headquarters July 21999 ten days prior published meeting date nominee must also submit resume professional qualifications model aviation experience resume should include limited following 1 statement regarding Leader Member status including date conferred 2 Background following areas may apply nominee a Management experience b Financial background c Insurance employment and/or expertise d Legal background e Technical background including areas aeronautics electronics especially radio frequency propagation usage acoustics relates noise studies analysis other areas engineering 3 nominees aeromodeling background must noted individual will required elected national office deal questions relative phases aeromodeling should have broad-based background order satisfy requirement No person may nominate himself/herself AMA office An incumbent must properly nominated have accepted placed ballot May1999 143 Much feedback have received response column has requested definition terms have used installment Ill attempt provide some answers questions anticipate some will arise future topics decibel dB measure used quantify sound power level PWL sound pressure level SPL can lead confusion careful consider what actually measuring definition dB level ten times logarithm ratio between power levels PWLdB og ratio power levels Sound power difficult measure directly generally measure SPL instead convention potential squared make powerlike case whether concemed voltage sound pressure other measure potential Exponentiation numbers done simple multiplication represented logarithms 10 log ratio2 og ratio measures sound dB defined ratio between given sound level some agreed-upon reference level record reference 0 dB level 2 x 1 0 Newton/meter2 SPL 10-12 watt PWL always express relative terms will rarely necessary recall what standard reference level almost always concemed sound pressure level rather power level appropriate definition decibel purposes SPL dB og ratio sound pressure levels example ratio pressure levels 15 2 sound level difference dB 20 log 2 6dB rounding off nearest integer Note dB measurement represents unitless ratio absolute quantity expressed dB statement usually abbreviated leaving reference level unstated implied Stating SPL 90dB really means SPL 90dB above standard reference pressure level 2X10-5 Newtons per square meter Now should consider some implications wave nature sound equal sound waves identical frequency time phase space can simply add get result 6 dB greater ideal case rarely interest us however order deal different sounds add up real world necessary treat mathematically rotating vectors An analogy home stereo system will help visualize what happens sound waves interact have signal leads reversed speakers provide both speakers same input signal monophonic source sound waveforms cancel other sense dead zone center speakers phase speaker cones move out unison waves reinforce other sound appears emanate point between speakers Reinforcement cancellation important phenomena us can exploit produce quieter power plants Cancellation primary mechanism responsible reducing exhaust sound level typical expansion-chamber muffler also explains overall sound level measured model power plant can less its major components such produced propeller Depending phase difference between two otherwise similar sounds sum may range anywhere difference magnitudes 6dB Few us have exploited cancellation phenomenon mutually cancel sound produced propeller exhaust sources can assure can has done Perhaps another area modelers can teach something useful full-scale aviation community Before leave stereo system analogy have look relative size speakers handle high low frequencies low-frequency woofers much larger take much power drive emit mid- high-range frequencies because human ear does respond equally frequencies leads us adjusted familiar dBA scale sound measurement A-weighting curve compensates frequency response ear such sounds different frequency can compared terms perceived loudness Sounds equal dBA scale appear equal loudness though actual physical SPLs may differ orders magnitude depending frequency have observed slow-turning engines four-strokes have combustion cycle frequency half two-strokes seem quieter some weighting factor should applied sound-level limits account difference no need such factor frequency dependence what A-scale already accounts An A-weighting compensation network built modem sound- measuring equipment Measurements using unweighted dB scale correctly referred SPL measurements A-weighted scale measures loudness interested comparing measurements loudness SPL measurements C-weighting scale found sound-level meters close unweighted scale except very bottom frequency range audible sounds example ways sounds can combine will useful sounds directly related combine resultant meaningful terms average over cycles going derivation sum two such sounds equal level usually order 3dB would resultant case twin-engine aircraft two models air simultaneously doubling number nearly equal sources level increases 3dB may refer such unrelated sources being noncoherent future articles Distance sound source needs specified loudness sound described US sound limits imposed environmental agencies consumer products such leaf blowers usually specify level measured 50 feet UK much Europe comparable standard seven meters AMA Sound Committee has recommended levels nine feet except competition rules specify three meters intemational FAI rules AMA Technical Director Steve Kaluf also committees Headquarters liaison pointed out inconsistency urged get step rest modeling world adopt three-meter distance concur will attempt adhere standard future equate sound levels measured various yardsticks use mental image geometry may help illustrate works sound paths bounded ducts muffler generally assume sound energy radiates uniformly directions sound pressure may represented force acting over unit area surface sphere radius sphere increased area over force spread increases square radius SPL loudness thus reduced proportion square change distance source SPLat D2 t Dl x Dl/D22 logarithmic form becomes SPLat D2 dB SPLat Dl 20 log Dl/D2 Using relationship sound level three meters nearly 10 feet can extrapolated measurement nine feet subtracting dB Round nearest integer fractions decibels small enough ignored Few persons can discern differences sound levels smaller two dB Use calculator try out conversion other distances see easy handy rule-of-thumb can verify calculator doubling distance reduces sound level half 6dB increasing distance tenfold will reduce sound level factor 10 20 dB Questions comments suggestions always welcome Model Aviation Maclaughlin 11453 Alps Way Escondido CA 92026-7026 E-mail ian@spawarnavymil aDoug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Femwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 Membership has its privileges leadership has its obligations case point wade show AMA acquired last summer held January 1999 Pasadena California Several people wrote letters taking position opposite Executive Council correctness decision purchase trade show Now show over results able demonstrate trade show made money acceptance people purchased booths outstanding have over twenty people committed next year others want same booth again including several want expand space AMA made concerted effort see exhibitors well treated needs met presale tickets great has number years attendance surprising management Civic Center Pasadena Next year plans expand various segments show convention certain program becomes event fosters spirit AMA model airplane trade industry monetary standpoint made approximately 27 percent money good return under circumstances expecting increase next year can never tell about next year until over least signs should growing show convention cash position AMA improved over year ago exact balances will available soon will presented receive audit report officers staff AMA creditable job managing money plan put important reports schedules audited financial statements column year did last year will see information about assets income expenses statement showing money spent As usual questions about statements will happy discuss Thats month tax season dont have lot time get numbers together will tell little joke Are aware corporate board greatest tool invented prevent outbreak decision making Until later. Annual Membership Meeting AMA Annual Membership Meeting will held Saturday June 12 1999 AMA International Flying Site Muncie Indiana Meeting will held conjunction 1999 Grand Event AMA Homecoming 99 will followed cookout site AMA members family Reminder Stnce Indiana does utilize Daylight Savings Time AMA Headquarters remains Eastern Standard Time summer months May1999 145 Connecticut Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbuty 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 McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1077 Richard Sherman 30 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1 223 Andrew Argenlo 3 Sheila Ave Smithfield RI 02917 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 SAl NEWS DEPT Several people knew passed away January tough month may recall pictures large model column almost two years ago Its builder Jim Halls has passed away Jim very active Vermont Dick Carlsen master Scale builder has also left us Mel Lunds wife Natalie died very suddenly attending train show Springfield Massachusetts Bob Wilkies mother has passed away Bob District Contest Coordinator condolences families INDOOR FLYING Sandy Schmidt sent brochure stating Indoor flying Hahn Center Friendship Maine dates April 12 May 10 Two other dates have already gone apologies getting sooner remainder column will pictures left over last month electric fun fly held Vermont will probably short column month material have would too much fill remaining space 4146 Model Aviation Sareet Manchester New Hampshire Astro Challenger Everett Rubendunst Foster Rhode Island scratch built Super Viking 82 inch wingspan Jim Sweeney Nashua New Hampshire converted Airtronics Aquilla sailplaneInterior photo Inn dining room Part pit area U] U-i S lIei EHE i — New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Phone 908 221-1866 Fax 908 221-9297 decou@idtnet Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstown NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAB AFCENT 0MB 480 BOX 585 APO AE 09703 Ray Juschkus 59 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 James M Lewis P061 Ogdenberg NY 13689-0061 Bob McKay 109 W Edward St Iselan NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Box 613 Camillus NY 13031 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Drive Banking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodem 407 Willow Street Lockport NY 14094 Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock Coed Saugerties NY 12477 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithtield Dr Endicott NY 137604329 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 53 Airport Dr Onwego County Airport Fulton NY 13069 315598-6093 last months column described indoor flying site new club created AVP Bob McKay few meetings completed want share progress participants thus far have run gamut Free Flight RC havent seen Control Line . yet Upwards 20 members have seen flying gym Word spreading Minnie B Veal Community Center place second fourth Thursdays month Check photos see whats happening Contingent Indoor Free Flighters Sb-Flyers club Everything venerable Delta Dart sophisticated microfilm mysteries Indoor RC pilots Art Thoms Bob McKay Don Post Dan Bardolf aircraft group youngsters local area regular attendees Sb-Flyers meets exposure will light spark fuces model aviation bug some kids Late January found Renault winery south Jersey annual awards banquet Atlantic County SkyBlazers club started August 1945 first president John Manning still member club known Atlantic City SkyBazers club changed its name reflective its membership modelers surrounding areas joined membership has participated virtually aspect model aviation over years RC majority interest present Renault winery scene banquet also flying site owner Thanks hospitality SkyBlazers Outgoing president after 6 years Larry MeMillen commemorative plaque picture presented him incoming president Frank Butta Through questionable planning part early February found Grand Island New York meeting Wing Rotor club goes Buffalo February. purpose AVP Marlene Nikodem husband Ernie gracious transportation hosts club provided great forum hour-long discussion current AMA activities insurance safety issues etc thanks Wing Rotor club invitation Wing Rotor President Mark Kriz VP Wes De Cou Wing Rotor meeting Part Wing Rotor audience enjoying presentation . hope February 6th date annual awards dinner Jersey Coast Sport Fliers Kathy enjoyed wonderful hospitality club second year great part event everyone attends goes home little something club door prize women dinner tables takes centerpiece memento home well clubs Sport Flier Year award presented dinner necessarily skilled luckiest pilot group Rather award based system points earned through meeting attendance showand-tell participation participation fun flys Pattern Pylon other events award made best all-round club participant bad idea Ed Runkel presents Norm Hills award being Hardest Working Guy Ever Met Dont wish members like Paul Zaccaria 1998 Sport Flier Year plaque presented Ed Runkel Ed presents plaques year . s photo op thing Send some stuffi 999 147 Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 E-mail amadiii@penncom Rssocae vms rrssiosrns Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 eel-1e43 David H Ellis 52e1 DeWin Road Cross Lanes WV 25312-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 elO 7e7-e557 Donsld Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frsnk Noll 6042 Norwell Drive Dayton OH 45449 937 435-8232 Manthew Turowski RR1t3 Boo 294 Dogwood Drive Drums PA 16222 717 788-0661 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Boo 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Asenun Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 TUSCARORA RIC CLUB Nick Capriotti provided following information about recent efforts Tuscarora R/C Club Nick catalyst clubs enthusiastic focus local youth club recently spent entire day Valley Elementaty School Sugarloaf Pennsylvania primary goal generate student interest building flying model airplanes large group instruction room utilized show various aspects modeling over 600 students during day program positively received included articles two local newspapers Nick provided pictures some action Participating members Tuscarora R/C Club THE ALLIANCE BALSA BEES Alliance Balsa Bees held second annual nite-fly under direction CD Ed Peel turnout participants spectators doubled last year plenty hotdogs pop variety homemade stews variety different aircraft helicopters filled night sky tentative date years event June 26 Plan now attend Bill Peels Falcon III wRAM Sky-lights MARS beacon Econo landing lights John Gates Fun-fly wRAM Sky-lights SWAP MEETS common way break winter doldrums attend swap meet auction can find some good buys way check out latest projects ideas following pictures provided AVP Joe Vislay visited Findlay Flying Circuits Celina Flying Sportsmen Marion Airfoils Mansfield Electronic Flyers Mark Hankson checks out books workersMike Brown Dave Richardson Brett Walker Joe Prosko Swap shop entrance Boy talk Vein Gamble Mark Gamble Don Graben help out IMAA SANCTIONS Contest Coordinator Marge Weisenbach has requested IMAA sanctions should cleared through IMAA coordinator Joe Asher 200 Adelphia Avenue Wilmington Delaware 19804 will expedite process relieve AMA Contest Coordinator unnecessary work 4148 Model Aviation 4Can sell now Nick Capriotti Assistant Principal Donald BayzickHangar talk cToremanrmo Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 410 969-9356 E-Mail bbabura@junocom Randy Elliott 103 Virginia Court Pulaski VA 24301 Home Phone 540 980-8461 Office Phone 540 994-2316 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757 421-4545 Office Phone 757 431-6009 E-Mail moultons@ mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail tlyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail vrcs38@aolcom Bliss Teague 625 5th Ave SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Home Phone 828 324-2164 Office Phone 828 733-9228 E-Mail blissteague@conninccom Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM J WINTER February 1912 December 1998 Through love aviation Bill Winter came influence aspects model aviation know today Bill Winter has designed published hundreds quality models has helped thousands modelers get designs public has influenced millions people editing writing Working Bill Winter has opportunity lifetime highlight life Before passed away Bill discussed complete satisfaction what accomplished life through model aviation truly respected men field Bill bridge beginning days model aviation present bringing best out people adding betterment As far am concerned Bill Winter continues live through designs shared wisdom Perhaps wanted build immortality kind especially kept designing us during difficult later years above sent John Hun ton Bills closest friends flying buddy Bill Winter writer fellow modeler resident Fairfax VA retired magazine editor publisher died December 12 1998 Inova Fair Oaks Hospital after heart attack Bill came Washington area publisher Potomac Aviation Publications 1966 edited its publications American Aircraft Modeler Junior American Modeler Sport Modeler 1975 until retiring edited Academy Model Aeronautics publication Model via tion After Bills retirement went doing articles Model Aviation writing books model aviation received awards contribution model aviation inducted several halls fame work Bill true modeler will missed friends AMA District IV LEADER MEMBER SURVEY last phase Leader Member survey has received AMA HQ has sorted compiled current listing active Leader Members distributed AMA District Vice President means VP now has list of Leader Members district volunteered act liaison between club District VP and/or AMA HQ Now up Leader Member keep lines communications open between selected club VP one-way street District VP AMA HQ also must use communication link keep Leader Members informed Now expect receive lot mailings very costly mailing Leader Members unless important nature safety issue vote bylaws changes TIDEWATER MODEL SOARING SOCIETY In Tidewater Virginia New Years Day dawned clear bright cold hearty souls TMSS met Smithfield flew annual Hearty Hardy event first year contest goes rain shine cold warm picture below crew lunch feasted traditional southern New Years Day meal including black eyed peas good luck Luther Mitchell seen eating black eyed peas photo photo winners special mention goes Daniel Pack youngest flyer Dan also manned winches retrievers day admirable skill Dan short kid photo last photo some activity flight line end event wonderful annual tradition held sparkling grape juice high toasted New Year style Well its end January Outer Banks raining too hard go flying Sooooo think will go shop work new KAOS Remember go take kid flying 999 149 USA m J i mu 1 u Alabama / Florida / Georgia/ Misaivaippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 12051322-2127 FAX 205 252-2e54 E-mail ama@acotlnet WEB-PAGE http//wwwscottnet/ama Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 Witheimina Chlhasz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 John 0 Cooper 4786 Cloister Cove Memyhin TN 36116 James Alvis 5426 Melwood Drive Jacirsnn MS 36211 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 26616 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36635 Ken Henset 383 Briarwood 642 Meridian MS 36305 Louise izzo 296 Hantridge Way Winteruprings FL 32706 Richard Jackson 2116 mommy Dr N Charieston SC 26405 Chris Joiner P0 Boo 4466 Columbus GA 31 904-0469 Dr John MartIn 2180 Tigertaji Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 Fred Muiholiand 15410 Stonecreek Le Tamyv FL 33613 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr. Smyma GA 30082 Meivin Sires 781 Boardman Rd Aiken SC 29803 Lyman Stack 9016 SW 61st Av Gainovilie FL 32608 Frank Tiano 15350 Estancia Lane West Puim Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Dozer 3604 N River Rd Gainesviiie GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37366 Joseph Micatizzi HC 866 Boo 10397 Faiardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fieids 163W Stdokiand Rd interianhen FL 32148 Phone 1904 654-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Siackweii 207W Sandcreeh Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Dispisy Coordinator Russeti Mobety 5636 Woodvailey Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Computer Science Technotogy Expert Tom Rhodes 9 New York Bivd Beveriy Hilis FL 34469 Phone 352 527-0674 352 795-2362 E-mail address ama@scottnet No juno Darrell Mims Central Ala Sport Flyers writes said Council Meeting minutes would District V report anymore February issue Darrel just Council meeting last week anyone wants see voted what info elsewhere issue anyone wants know voted can call write Ill tell Darrell wants add Central Ala Sport Flyers has field face-lift paid land dues open house cook out soon Send some pictures Darrell Nice letter AVP Joseph Miccalizi Puerto Rico sent nice snap recent fly-in flyers include Jose Morales Jr Alex Rivera Carlos Nazario Manuel Bonella Juan Lopez Jose Milety David Rosada Orlando Torres Nice snap Joseph envy nice weather out everything including club library first aid booklets Can have copy Websters Medical Dictionary Yes Julio its way anyone else District wants Medical Dictionary write call Ill mail right off pay postage Its free Also free Roberts Rules Order want Also tape Partners explaining acquire flying field Also tape Airplanes Fly An excellent 15 minute show explaining real airplanes fly Good club meetings Free you need pay postage Roger Vizioli Merritt Island Fla writes re-issued old AMA number 2408 Feels good Thanks helping Dont forget have new book being formulated WHOS WHO AMA DISTRICT V youve AMA member ten years qualify Mail picture yourself model other family members some words about yourself either modeling experience otherwise put square paper 4 10 inches less smaller article fine very first response got WHOS WHO book Dorothy Fields District V Frequency Coordinator sent husband Burnie now deceased Dorothy has no typewriter wrote out called phone said Id type want another inclusion Dorothy does nice job District mailing electronic equipment do-dads enable trace origins foreign RC signals coming field can type Dorothys can type yours too first year have less ten years want included see friendly neighborhood AVP has clout get inclusion WHOS WHO AMA District V book Paul Sequira excellent editor Tampa Bay Line Flyers club Florida writes Enclosed photo Tampa Bay Line Flyers WW II Quadrathon Contest entry has semi-scale fighter L-R above Phil Bayly Ted Machig Rick Osbam winner Slow Combat Dave Hallas winner Scale Appearance L-R front Chuck Mace winner Stunt John Polento Walter Schesinger winner Slow Rat Race Rick won overall Thanks nice report Paul thanks sticking last November Paul Kuisfiski another AMA District writes Ive tried drop goodies like Kevin Miller does Candy Drop always fail want Kevin explain drop little parachutes Kevin read anyone else can answer write - By-the-way anybody District wants put heat heres some ammo AMA Council meeting last week voted yes $$ budget improving Muncie site included small amount creating place RC cars run ground meant run picture below earlier ran out space Leslie Bradshaw L wife Bobbie Also Spencer Arrowwood R Leslie holding ROYAL 42 OS 40 powered So snapped shot Hartsville South Carolina exact Speaking South Carolina Aiken too amd snapped pie Alan Wehman 12 Piper Cub Next Alan Mel Lands See below Now meet two gentlemen Frankfurt Germany Heres Stephen Dursteinand Ingmar Planz tuning up well made mid-Thirties Junkers JU-52 snapped Frank Tianos Polo Field Bash last year Frank waves magic wand people come over world get Top Gun affair dont believe Come West Palm Beach Florida year see yourself Model Aviation * mentioning Puerto Rico Julio Fuentes writes last hurricane wiped Associate Vice Presidents Illinois John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westoheater IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61 761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-31 08 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollsndbash Ct St Charles Mo 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Leec Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RFl 1 Box 123B Higginaville MO 64037 660 564-6284 Fax 660 584-6285 Webmaster Gary Pamnti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 httpllwwwcsamiitedu/amadist6findexhtm Lets start off month pictures some important modelers First have Joshua Merseal age 5 grandfather Larry Coslick background Note concentration correct launching form Joshua Next two happy junior competitors 98 NATS Mike Welshans Scale Control Line event director presented winners plaques Aaron Bauer left Nicholas Hitchcock right young flyers have out Lets give boost send pictures information St Louis MO Club #2296 St Louis Whirlybirds held 13th annual fun fly last June Forty-eight R/C helicopter pilots around country took part variety events annual event has grown year has become Midwest favorites photo shows pilots machines Photo information supplied Jay Sayers Muncie IN great Turkey Shoot sponsored Flynet Aviation Network great success day done group presented check over $500 AMA museum weather great 74 pilots took turns flying Delbert Leisure Jr sent information along following pictures First have Great Turkey Shoot Board Directors L R D Leisure Jr D Allen R Marshall M Leisure D Leisure Sr E Grossheim J Brown s small portion flight line Bob Tolberets Cessna Dick Fishs Protender foreground beautiful Junkers Ju-88A4 scratch built twin 75s weighs 15 pounds 92 inch wingspan Jacksonville IL Club #1328 Jacksonville Propkickers Model Club attended Labor Day Fun Fly MDA Taylor Missouri Fred Nevin supplied some pictures participating members L R R Russel C McCormick S Bumliam J Hunter J Wahle J Oas B Ward J Bruninga Roger Russell shown squadron brought fly-in Lanier Seabird SIG Kadet Senior SIG 4Star 60 Gee Whiz Bee May1999 151 U] -1 11 [ aum 1 i ie] mu Joe Campopiano 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 Thomas D Lazar 435 Hubbell St Marshall WI 53559-9409 Andy Low 9557 Crosley Redford Ml 48239 Tel 313 534-6650 E-mail andyd7@ electrodynamcom Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindstrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 651633-2286 E-mail albertschwartz@postofficewoildnetattnet East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 SOAPBOX No comments month Wait until flying season starts good stuff Kirby Crawford Rice Lake WI Members Rice Lake Model Airplane Club enjoyed unseasonably warm sunny midDecember day RC flying northern Wisconsin Gold Level Leader Club enjoys 1000 foot paved abandoned runway serves flying field compliments City Rice Lake next couple photos taken September 12 13 RC fun-fly Orr MN event sponsored Falls Hobby Supply Orr Chamber Commerce Orr Lions Club Event organizers Sanford Diane Reim airplane Robinhood 80 powered Zenoah G23 built Dwight Sandgren Al Klashak president Midland RC Modelers Club sent ton pictures taken annual air show held September 20 1998 Sorry Al dont have enough room really great photos event opened flag tow tune Star Spangled Banner Other events combat balloon bust toilet paper ribbon cutting candy drop kids exhibitions specialty planes including Giant Scale formation flying Flag tow candy drop youngsters very successful Rachel Sugnet found specially marked piece candy win plane grandfather built event Low pass good looking Pitts must have quite event 112 planes 39 pilots September 12 1998 Thunderbird RC Club held Silver Anniversary Fly River Oaks County Park standoff scale event judged three judges Kalamazoo Aviation Museum Nineteen contestants entered two categories military civilian Once again got ton material what follows just small sample Chris Vitales Ju 87B Stuka Design Otto Taylors Extra 230 Malone Zastrow Paw Paw MI shows bottom plane later issue will try publish contest winners aircraft Photos text supplied Ray Smiley event coordinator Remember fly safely Just say Bye Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Three generations pilots I]F1i1LwmujJjj1jeJjJJ Arkansas / Louisiana / New Mexico / Oklahoma / Texas Dr Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817 599-7131 E-mail sfrank69@ airmailnet wwwAMA-Dist-8org Associate Vice Presidents George Aldrich 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 210 656-2021 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 254 662-5587 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 FalIon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 4611 Gooch Dr Little Rock AR 72212 501 868-2604 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valis 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044512 723-9018 Ward Wafts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Gene Kent 2811 Cork Cove San Antonio TX 78230 210 308-8043 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 need local model aircraft flying sites!! visit members throughout District VIII highest concerns locating obtaining continual use flying sites definition flying siteproximity population centers easy access yet away urban congestion both safety disturbance reasons continual population encroachment outlying areas cities places model aircraft flying fields high list endangered species its January 1999 meeting AMA council recognized determined extreme need ecological considerations desire expand availability model aircraft flying fields overlapping need appointed President Dave Brown establish oversee new committee confronting needs members flying sites desire coexist cooperate both urban development rural areas environmental concerns AMA-CARES Committee Comprehensive Approaches Responsible Environmental Solutions created committee formative stagesif have expertise have success confronting interface model aircraft flying ecological considerations please contact NOW am seeking highly qualified AMA members assist establishment program Please contact via email sfrank69@airmailnet News around District VIII new volunteer position has created job District Flying Site Assistance Coordinator has accepted Mr Don R Nix newlywed newly retired former owner model fuel manufacturing company program its formative stages Don may contacted Don R Nix 2001 Meadow Lane Taylor TX 765 741342 Ph512 365-1914 email FLYERDON@aolcom During 1999 several world class events will held within region August 6-8 Enid OK National Finals IMAC will held Muskogee OK will host National SAM Championships October 3-9 IMAA Rally Giants will held south Dallas inWaxahachie TX June 1013 possible Labor Day event North Texas Soaring League will world-class sailplane event has approved Dallas RC Club nearby District V Pensacola FL home National Museum Naval Aviation US Navy Blue Angels AMA will host world FAI-F3A World Aerobatic Championship Competition September 10-18 latest information about modeling activities within Texas New Mexico Oklahoma Arkansas Louisiana consult District VIII WWW site often wwwama-dist-8org Throughout southern part United States tradition dates back Civil War tradition eating black-eyed peas New Years Day creates good luck rest year Fort Worth Texas Thunderbird model club upheld continued tradition typical midwinter cold foggy day January 1 1999 poor flying weather did inhibit members Thunderbird club gathering Upwards half club gathered dreary date other people warm home watching football New Years Day group gathering together flying conditions onset barely adequate good time attendance traditional gathering sharing black-eyed peas New Years Day club members once again upheldGood Luck should encompass Fort Worth club throughout 1999 AMA glue bonds modelers together District VIII Club newsletter editors Bob Czepiel email czep@aolcom keeper District VIII editor list Please contact him become involved program District VIII has free video tape lending library available chartered clubs use primarily available individual members Contact John D Locke 4015 Rio Grande Texarkana TX 75503 email jdlocke@gtenet complete listing available videotapes online ordering available wwwama-dist-8org Join 21st century model clubs special interest groups aircraft modeling general making use rapidly growing Internet phenomena Find someone club can create club Web page List AMA Web Page wwwmodelaircraftorg also District VIII Web Page wwwama dist-8org Use share information worldwide about local activities Place newsletter Internet save mailing printing costs Flying site locating problems Advertise does work Expand search site needed beyond club members Solicit public service announcement advertising possible Otherwise purchase local regional media does work Proudly display showcase aeromodeling hobby Create hold mall show let local people know aircraft modeling local activities club its ability assist beginners become active participants great hobby/sport AMA Special Services Department 1-800-I FLY AMA has free materials suggestions examples will make easy fun project Additionally district expert Ms Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 phone 817 467-9211 has extensive experience have local shopping mall others have used large superstore supercenter-like retail merchant facilities almost community has Wal Mart type merchant can create small display space model club use Others have established booths open air flea markets like First Monday trade days Canton Weatherford TX Purchase space put up canopy hold outdoor display mall show handouts maps flying field promise done properly aeromodeling display show lots fun Give try Too much say month photos take space Please consult remainder publication pictures Tune column modeling information remember am available times Please contact above address needed AMA organizational information assistance Flying Fun & FellowshipSandy Frank 999 153 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1609 Main St Williston ND 58801 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Salina KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdsle Circle Colorado Springs CO 80919-1788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 August 9 1998 Dakota Skymasters held annual Fun Fly Casselton Airport Beautiful weather lots planes Winners contest follows Cross Country Bill Bransted15098 Balloon Bust Tom Davis1722 Bean Drop Jeff Strenich5/2 84 sec Bomb Drop Chris Hommah99 Carrier Landing Chris Hommah18-1/2 Also float fly local pond June 1998 some attending planes went home piece members becoming interested float flying 1999 Fun Fly will Saturday August 13th Al Foe/I President Dakota Skymasters News Wyoming Hi Russ am going try get write-up time time people dont think weve dropped off planet Wyoming would appreciate running us time want highlight fun thing New Year Casper Aeromodelers vie dubious honor going first fly New Year Before sun came up New Years Day five pilots hampered bit weight winter clothing making field getting gear ready racing get engines fired-up pre-dawn cold about three-quarters inch fresh-fallen snow tail-draggers advantage ground handling trikes made off eventually too fact year hardest thing just getting light enough see ones airplane overcast dark sky Winner year Jerry Williams relatively new club member followed Earl Johnson Gene Corson Steve Hunt yours truly Fred Hildebrand Somebody take pictures Fred Hildebrand President Gene Corson giving push pit area bragging L R Gene Corson Earl Johnson Nicholas Jerry Williams pit area Gene Corson Steve Hunt getting em going Earl Johnson models proper attire Steve Hunt touch-down Gene waiting retrieve too Thanks again Russ maybe well see again year Casper 154 Model Aviation Hildebrand 1st VP Casper Aeromodelers 4015 Somerset Casper WY 82609 Associate Vice Presidents m si 1 11 [61 g i U — Arizona / California / Hawaii / Guam Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone/Fax 602 728-9400 E-mail richh@primenetcom htlpi/wwwana-10com/ama Glenn Caner Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See sat months column additional AVPs Coordinators Cholla Choppers MAC President Joe Abate L Secretary Lou Wolgast spot AVP Bob Reynolds Southwest Regionals Control Line Championships Bob attended Southwest Regionals behalf District X well SAM Ill special event TIMPA site Tucson AZ Shawn Lewis waits patiently launch Southwest Regionals Control Line Championship Southwest Regional Control Line Championship held January 23-24 Christopher Columbus Park Tucson Stunt Judges Larry Foster L Lou Crane watch carefully Southwest Regional participants put aircraft through required precision maneuvers years Southwest Regional achieved over 65 entries Stunt Combat CL Racing Scale Balloon Bust Over 80 flights stunt kept paved circles busy Christopher Columbus Park During event Al Gluck Tucson experienced medical emergency however understand back home mend Best wishes Al speedy recovery hope see back out field soon Bob Angus Tucson AZ seen working McCoy 60 SAM Ill special event Tucson International Modelpiex Park January 23-24 Bob having little trouble pressure feedback eventually got old timer running running well Pictured below left Fred Muihollands fleet antique aircraft Fred above seen bringing C Ignition craft after another MAX years SAM Ill event hosted Antique C Ignition LER AB Glow LER 112A Texaco Electric O&R Sideport great flying conditions flights maxing out great time Fred Cronenwett Canoga Park CA sends us memories 1998 Bob Palmer Classic Stunt Contest held Sepulveda Basin Van Nuys CA Pictured Ray Firkins L Greg Zajack Bob Palmer Bill Byles Carl Shoup Dale Kim releases Carl Shoups Belfry Bound designed Dale himself 1949 Make plans attend years 4th Annual Bob Palmer Stunt Classic June 26-27 Events include Old Time Classic Beginner Intermediate Advanced Expert Contact Tim Meek 818 8976348 CD Lee Strickland 818764-2217 additional information thanks AVP Bob Reynolds Fred Cronenwett contributions months District X column Great reports guys next months column well report AMAs first ever National Convention held January 15-17 Pasadena CA Till next time. Keep em safe Keep em flyn 999 155 Joe Ortiz Tucson AZ pictured Skylark Joe 41 entries Stunt Southwest Regionals hosted AMA Leader Club Cholla Choppers MAC Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 9721 3-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi @ pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 26405 SE 160th St Issaqush WA 98027 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 4400 Gray Wolf Dr Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Dane Kinney ] 1 Quiet Riot 9-1-98 holding Island Flyer first rubber powered airplane lost tree 60 Acres fourth flight after five mtnutes MAM Float Fun Demonstration Fly Rock Ages Home Larry Miller newsletter Editor McMinnville Aircraft Modelers wrote about Float Fly Rock Ages Valley View retirement home event August 15 turned out real winner probably 20 pilots few planes couple boats spectators guests lot float flying some flying off grass adjacent pond Plenty food shade Vista hot air balloons Newberg also giving free rides tethered balloona new experience us event popular pilots spectators pleasant could become annual affair AVP Mike Hazel sent couple photos about Control Line activity Scott Riese Portland Pow Wow Classic Era Stunter Raider Roundup Mike Potter Auburn WA Raider Roundup holding 15 & 35 size Skysharks Carrier event Spenser Matilove Newsletter Editor Missoula Big Sky T-Birds sent picture story about fellow club member Scott Whale Seems Scott admired Goldberg Senior Falcon got plans blown up 125% normal redesigned wing take four 15 engines four months Scott finished creation weighs nearly 9 pounds has 84 wing flies like trainer fully aerobatic Scott Whale Super Senior Falcon Scott uses 4-channel radio throttles operated single servo plane will take off two engines will fly just An expert pilot Scott delights crowds low inverted passes down runway August Snohomish Radio Aero Club SRAC put Second Annual Wild & Wacky Wings event conjunction Annual Club picnic Al Franklin wrote about Wild & Wacky exactly what name implies Points given originality zaniest flight ability Some planes r make off runway others handful fly its great display imagination ingenuity dedication sport Syd Russells Plate-O Powered 25 Tad Crustys effort managed fly safely return bench Unfortunately Mike Round nice looking Stealth Bomber went home body bag Al expects next years event will bigger better mysterious creations being made Upcoming events include Celebration Silent Flight held Fern Prairie field first week-end May Check AVP Jerry Holcomb information Wil Byers told about speed event using gliders sounds very interesting Memorial Day weekend has second largest Control Line contest country Roseburg airport NW Regionals same time very large Helicopter Event international size being held Clark Co Fairgrounds north Vancouver WA Thats just tip event iceberg find something enjoy go support Its election time District XI Regardless runs including incumbent he/she must nominated Its always good form get permission nominee before stick job 4156 Model Aviation

View HQ See Page 176 Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Executive Council Meeting Highlights following motions made January 30 1999 Executive Council Meeting Muncie Indiana should noted District IX Vice President attendance meeting due death family ft Result Mail vote taken December 10 1998 Approve spending up $72000 design construction pylon i cages MOTION passed It was moved seconded approve October 1998 Executive Council Meeting minutes amended Approved unanimously MOTION moved B Brown III seconded C Foreman IV Council approve $372000 budget 1999 capital improvements recommended PADCOM MOTION passed unanimously Expand HQ Parking Lot Install permanent restroom facility Run water main site Upgrade electric site #1 Pave gravel roads Seal repaint stage center speed/team race circles MOTION II moved J McNeill V remove last two sentences section 14 Contest Board Procedures Revision MOTION withdrawn MOTION III moved R Hanson X seconded B Brown III rescind MOTION IV January 25 1997 meeting adopted Recommendation Revised Appointment Procedures AMA Contest Board Members refer back committee review MOTION passed 11 yes 1 abstain XI MOT ION IV moved S Frank VIII seconded J McNeill V resolve AMA should make available via wwwmodelaircraftorg WWW site NEW AMA competition rule book Further disclaimer included publication indicating posting rule UNOFFICIAL informational purposes ONLY Furthermore AMA council reaffirms true authoritative form AMA competition rules AMA supplied Hard Copy printed rule book MOTION passed 9 yes 3 no MOTION V moved J McNeill V seconded R Hanson X resolved one-day temporary twenty-five cent membership granted Junior competitor classification under age 16 July 1st 1967 rescinded favor onedollar regular Youth membership under age 19 July 1st currently effect MOTION passed unanimously MOTION VI moved seconded dissolve following committees Council Past Presidents its purpose evaluate Technical Award Information System Committee President also disbanded Minutes Review Committee Both passed unanimously Awards 4 Fellow awards 3 Superior Service award 1 Legion Honor award moved seconded passed unanimously May1999 141 S0SS Chip Mull AMA Education Committee Member Aviation Field Day last time took time reminisce about started model building What airplane manufactured kit What kind glue did use Did paint What color can probably answer questions Yet think about theyre insignificant grand scheme life So remember facts like Because made impact accomplished something proud adult involved show way someone hobby shop spent couple minutes explain process have fortunate enough have occupation available very few fly airplanes living Flying jets living almost best job world First Officer captain Chalks Airline flying Albatross Florida Keys Round engines flying boatnow thats flying Jimmy Buffet style pilot have flown built model airplane young us infected aviation young age As retired United pilot said yesterday theres no cure flying Its blood soul love jobs pass youngsters today What can share love airplanes say mean modelers pilots What event brought full-scale aviation model aviation together forum strictly educational purposes Nothing sell nothing buy Everything gain learn What Cessna Aircraft Corp next Hobby Shack AMA next Embry Riddle University same tent What Champion Plugs race division next Robart Wouldnt fun visit booths ask questions about aviation experts What child interested becoming engineer wants design jet engines power next SSTs Super Sonic Transports Wouldnt fun see him talking engineers draftsmen Allied Signal happening Sepulveda Basin Area RC field May 22-23 Western LA Council Boy Scouts Boy Scouts America having Jamboree have invited put aviation demonstration As Scout enters RC area can begin aviation career earn aviation merit badge will have opportunity build AMA Delta Dart instructors Black Sheep Squadron T&A Hobbies can progress Ground School presented uniformed Airline Pilots American Airlines Northwest Airlines Trans World Airlines United Airlines USAirways will learn real world aviation ground school about turbine engines navigation cockpit instrumentation After ground school about traffic patterns aircraft controls scout will fly RC aircraft provided Hobby Shack buddy boxes Airtronics Instructors will volunteers Valley Fliers trained Hobby Shack Air Line Pilots Association steps will bring Scout closer earning Aviation Merit Badge learning going will booths rear event various vendors around nation have everyone Traxxas Corp Dallas TX American Airlines NASA Dryden talk fill goodie bag Aviation Field Day collectibles Traxxas bringing RC cars boats operate along other RC activities Aviation Field Day Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area about two miles south Van Nuys Airport about 30 minutes drive north LA International Airport May 21 setup day Jamboree May 22-23 event Boy Scouts America Although public can attend merit badge activities strictly provided Scouts will demonstrations NASA air shows California Airshow Team will treated demonstration Giant Scale Racing Blues Brothers Race Team Blues Brothers mostdecorated team Giant Scale Racing just bunch booths few pictures airplanes guys have gone out bring samples literature computer-based learning systems flight simulators moreto entertain teach first time know aviation history full-scale aviation model aviation industries combining resources very big way provide free event teach youngsters love aviation want help out can E-mail Chip@stitscom call 949 583-1455 would like preregister earn Aviation Merit Badge can register online wwwstitscomlafd call 949 583-1455 brochure ink event held Los Angeles intent replicated nationwide Its impossible task takes teamwork little crew coordination plenty volunteers pilots neighborhood modelers neighborhood Scouts students neighborhood have ingredients have given formula As movie Field Dreams Build will come eeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 741-0057 $10 minimum credit card orders 142 Model Aviation ingPreservingMaintaining Joe Beshar Coordinator 198 Merrill Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Fax 201 261-0223 Tel 201 261-1281 Message AMA Members Help maintaining acquiring flying sitesits heartbeat aeromodeling Flying Site Assistance Program made up volunteers serve eyes ears Academy Model Aeronautics its members volunteers tasked being best informed member local area regard public private activity could affect existing future flying site either positively negatively accomplish reading newspaper watching television listening radio etc accumulation dissemination distribution such information could prove vitally important maintaining AMA chartered club given area AMA member would interested volunteering such important challenging endeavor please contact address above An ExperienceFive local AMA members invited Michele Licata Marketing Assistant Flight Safety International take tour facility airport Teterboro NJ December 30 fortunate invited along Ron Tropea Harry Frank Bill Godleski Curtis Mattikow Thomas J Mahoney Manager accomplished RC modeler welcomed us briefed us about tour included continental breakfast buffet luncheon found tour extremely informative exciting company offers high technology safety training computer-driven simulators designed owned company addition educational classroom presentations opportunity operate Dassault Falcon 10 corporate jet simulator Ron Tropea able land runway engine flamed out no less amazing precisely realistically full-scale aviation simulated Full-scale pilots checked out Flight Safety International able fly actual aircraft capably first time entry real experience AvailabilityThat Magic Word its search Indoor flying site Metropolitan Sport Squadron recognized Armory Teaneck NJ would good target Its main inside floor area measured 180 x 300 feet height 36 40 feet Armory history being condemned public because structural weaknesses roof However early 1996 National Guard allocated funds roof renovated strengthened building would acceptable public gathering Since 1996 various attempts made Metropolitan Sport Squadron gain permission use armory success especially cost daily rental varied $250 much $1500 profitmaking activities discouraging appeared task hopeless schedule entry dealing National Guard requested armory visited periodically found often left idle empty realized perhaps requesting use armory through availability during idle times might best approach National Guard Headquarters Trenton contacted request use building emphasizing availability worked like magic committee formed Metropolitan Sport Squadron coordinate local National Guard armory available turn members notified flying takes place opening took place January 27 1999 ing day January 27 1999 Sergio Zigras left describes newly developed infrared control system Al Rametta center Ben Bendit right View Teaneck Armory Indoor flying site Metropolitan Spoil Flyers Nominations tor trie ottices ot Executive Vice President Vice Presidents Districts III VII XI due Headquarters Academy Model Aeronautics June 281999 Any AMA Open member may submit nomination nominee must Leader Member Academy must reside District letter acceptance nominee must file AMA Headquarters July 21999 ten days prior published meeting date nominee must also submit resume professional qualifications model aviation experience resume should include limited following 1 statement regarding Leader Member status including date conferred 2 Background following areas may apply nominee a Management experience b Financial background c Insurance employment and/or expertise d Legal background e Technical background including areas aeronautics electronics especially radio frequency propagation usage acoustics relates noise studies analysis other areas engineering 3 nominees aeromodeling background must noted individual will required elected national office deal questions relative phases aeromodeling should have broad-based background order satisfy requirement No person may nominate himself/herself AMA office An incumbent must properly nominated have accepted placed ballot May1999 143 Much feedback have received response column has requested definition terms have used installment Ill attempt provide some answers questions anticipate some will arise future topics decibel dB measure used quantify sound power level PWL sound pressure level SPL can lead confusion careful consider what actually measuring definition dB level ten times logarithm ratio between power levels PWLdB og ratio power levels Sound power difficult measure directly generally measure SPL instead convention potential squared make powerlike case whether concemed voltage sound pressure other measure potential Exponentiation numbers done simple multiplication represented logarithms 10 log ratio2 og ratio measures sound dB defined ratio between given sound level some agreed-upon reference level record reference 0 dB level 2 x 1 0 Newton/meter2 SPL 10-12 watt PWL always express relative terms will rarely necessary recall what standard reference level almost always concemed sound pressure level rather power level appropriate definition decibel purposes SPL dB og ratio sound pressure levels example ratio pressure levels 15 2 sound level difference dB 20 log 2 6dB rounding off nearest integer Note dB measurement represents unitless ratio absolute quantity expressed dB statement usually abbreviated leaving reference level unstated implied Stating SPL 90dB really means SPL 90dB above standard reference pressure level 2X10-5 Newtons per square meter Now should consider some implications wave nature sound equal sound waves identical frequency time phase space can simply add get result 6 dB greater ideal case rarely interest us however order deal different sounds add up real world necessary treat mathematically rotating vectors An analogy home stereo system will help visualize what happens sound waves interact have signal leads reversed speakers provide both speakers same input signal monophonic source sound waveforms cancel other sense dead zone center speakers phase speaker cones move out unison waves reinforce other sound appears emanate point between speakers Reinforcement cancellation important phenomena us can exploit produce quieter power plants Cancellation primary mechanism responsible reducing exhaust sound level typical expansion-chamber muffler also explains overall sound level measured model power plant can less its major components such produced propeller Depending phase difference between two otherwise similar sounds sum may range anywhere difference magnitudes 6dB Few us have exploited cancellation phenomenon mutually cancel sound produced propeller exhaust sources can assure can has done Perhaps another area modelers can teach something useful full-scale aviation community Before leave stereo system analogy have look relative size speakers handle high low frequencies low-frequency woofers much larger take much power drive emit mid- high-range frequencies because human ear does respond equally frequencies leads us adjusted familiar dBA scale sound measurement A-weighting curve compensates frequency response ear such sounds different frequency can compared terms perceived loudness Sounds equal dBA scale appear equal loudness though actual physical SPLs may differ orders magnitude depending frequency have observed slow-turning engines four-strokes have combustion cycle frequency half two-strokes seem quieter some weighting factor should applied sound-level limits account difference no need such factor frequency dependence what A-scale already accounts An A-weighting compensation network built modem sound- measuring equipment Measurements using unweighted dB scale correctly referred SPL measurements A-weighted scale measures loudness interested comparing measurements loudness SPL measurements C-weighting scale found sound-level meters close unweighted scale except very bottom frequency range audible sounds example ways sounds can combine will useful sounds directly related combine resultant meaningful terms average over cycles going derivation sum two such sounds equal level usually order 3dB would resultant case twin-engine aircraft two models air simultaneously doubling number nearly equal sources level increases 3dB may refer such unrelated sources being noncoherent future articles Distance sound source needs specified loudness sound described US sound limits imposed environmental agencies consumer products such leaf blowers usually specify level measured 50 feet UK much Europe comparable standard seven meters AMA Sound Committee has recommended levels nine feet except competition rules specify three meters intemational FAI rules AMA Technical Director Steve Kaluf also committees Headquarters liaison pointed out inconsistency urged get step rest modeling world adopt three-meter distance concur will attempt adhere standard future equate sound levels measured various yardsticks use mental image geometry may help illustrate works sound paths bounded ducts muffler generally assume sound energy radiates uniformly directions sound pressure may represented force acting over unit area surface sphere radius sphere increased area over force spread increases square radius SPL loudness thus reduced proportion square change distance source SPLat D2 t Dl x Dl/D22 logarithmic form becomes SPLat D2 dB SPLat Dl 20 log Dl/D2 Using relationship sound level three meters nearly 10 feet can extrapolated measurement nine feet subtracting dB Round nearest integer fractions decibels small enough ignored Few persons can discern differences sound levels smaller two dB Use calculator try out conversion other distances see easy handy rule-of-thumb can verify calculator doubling distance reduces sound level half 6dB increasing distance tenfold will reduce sound level factor 10 20 dB Questions comments suggestions always welcome Model Aviation Maclaughlin 11453 Alps Way Escondido CA 92026-7026 E-mail ian@spawarnavymil aDoug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Femwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 Membership has its privileges leadership has its obligations case point wade show AMA acquired last summer held January 1999 Pasadena California Several people wrote letters taking position opposite Executive Council correctness decision purchase trade show Now show over results able demonstrate trade show made money acceptance people purchased booths outstanding have over twenty people committed next year others want same booth again including several want expand space AMA made concerted effort see exhibitors well treated needs met presale tickets great has number years attendance surprising management Civic Center Pasadena Next year plans expand various segments show convention certain program becomes event fosters spirit AMA model airplane trade industry monetary standpoint made approximately 27 percent money good return under circumstances expecting increase next year can never tell about next year until over least signs should growing show convention cash position AMA improved over year ago exact balances will available soon will presented receive audit report officers staff AMA creditable job managing money plan put important reports schedules audited financial statements column year did last year will see information about assets income expenses statement showing money spent As usual questions about statements will happy discuss Thats month tax season dont have lot time get numbers together will tell little joke Are aware corporate board greatest tool invented prevent outbreak decision making Until later. Annual Membership Meeting AMA Annual Membership Meeting will held Saturday June 12 1999 AMA International Flying Site Muncie Indiana Meeting will held conjunction 1999 Grand Event AMA Homecoming 99 will followed cookout site AMA members family Reminder Stnce Indiana does utilize Daylight Savings Time AMA Headquarters remains Eastern Standard Time summer months May1999 145 Connecticut Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbuty 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 McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1077 Richard Sherman 30 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1 223 Andrew Argenlo 3 Sheila Ave Smithfield RI 02917 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648-1 866 SAl NEWS DEPT Several people knew passed away January tough month may recall pictures large model column almost two years ago Its builder Jim Halls has passed away Jim very active Vermont Dick Carlsen master Scale builder has also left us Mel Lunds wife Natalie died very suddenly attending train show Springfield Massachusetts Bob Wilkies mother has passed away Bob District Contest Coordinator condolences families INDOOR FLYING Sandy Schmidt sent brochure stating Indoor flying Hahn Center Friendship Maine dates April 12 May 10 Two other dates have already gone apologies getting sooner remainder column will pictures left over last month electric fun fly held Vermont will probably short column month material have would too much fill remaining space 4146 Model Aviation Sareet Manchester New Hampshire Astro Challenger Everett Rubendunst Foster Rhode Island scratch built Super Viking 82 inch wingspan Jim Sweeney Nashua New Hampshire converted Airtronics Aquilla sailplaneInterior photo Inn dining room Part pit area U] U-i S lIei EHE i — New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Phone 908 221-1866 Fax 908 221-9297 decou@idtnet Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstown NJ 08520-4501 Roy Brown USAB AFCENT 0MB 480 BOX 585 APO AE 09703 Ray Juschkus 59 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 James M Lewis P061 Ogdenberg NY 13689-0061 Bob McKay 109 W Edward St Iselan NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Box 613 Camillus NY 13031 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Drive Banking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodem 407 Willow Street Lockport NY 14094 Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock Coed Saugerties NY 12477 Adam SaltIer 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithtield Dr Endicott NY 137604329 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 53 Airport Dr Onwego County Airport Fulton NY 13069 315598-6093 last months column described indoor flying site new club created AVP Bob McKay few meetings completed want share progress participants thus far have run gamut Free Flight RC havent seen Control Line . yet Upwards 20 members have seen flying gym Word spreading Minnie B Veal Community Center place second fourth Thursdays month Check photos see whats happening Contingent Indoor Free Flighters Sb-Flyers club Everything venerable Delta Dart sophisticated microfilm mysteries Indoor RC pilots Art Thoms Bob McKay Don Post Dan Bardolf aircraft group youngsters local area regular attendees Sb-Flyers meets exposure will light spark fuces model aviation bug some kids Late January found Renault winery south Jersey annual awards banquet Atlantic County SkyBlazers club started August 1945 first president John Manning still member club known Atlantic City SkyBazers club changed its name reflective its membership modelers surrounding areas joined membership has participated virtually aspect model aviation over years RC majority interest present Renault winery scene banquet also flying site owner Thanks hospitality SkyBlazers Outgoing president after 6 years Larry MeMillen commemorative plaque picture presented him incoming president Frank Butta Through questionable planning part early February found Grand Island New York meeting Wing Rotor club goes Buffalo February. purpose AVP Marlene Nikodem husband Ernie gracious transportation hosts club provided great forum hour-long discussion current AMA activities insurance safety issues etc thanks Wing Rotor club invitation Wing Rotor President Mark Kriz VP Wes De Cou Wing Rotor meeting Part Wing Rotor audience enjoying presentation . hope February 6th date annual awards dinner Jersey Coast Sport Fliers Kathy enjoyed wonderful hospitality club second year great part event everyone attends goes home little something club door prize women dinner tables takes centerpiece memento home well clubs Sport Flier Year award presented dinner necessarily skilled luckiest pilot group Rather award based system points earned through meeting attendance showand-tell participation participation fun flys Pattern Pylon other events award made best all-round club participant bad idea Ed Runkel presents Norm Hills award being Hardest Working Guy Ever Met Dont wish members like Paul Zaccaria 1998 Sport Flier Year plaque presented Ed Runkel Ed presents plaques year . s photo op thing Send some stuffi 999 147 Ohio / Pennsylvania / West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 E-mail amadiii@penncom Rssocae vms rrssiosrns Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 eel-1e43 David H Ellis 52e1 DeWin Road Cross Lanes WV 25312-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 elO 7e7-e557 Donsld Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0129 Frsnk Noll 6042 Norwell Drive Dayton OH 45449 937 435-8232 Manthew Turowski RR1t3 Boo 294 Dogwood Drive Drums PA 16222 717 788-0661 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO Boo 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Asenun Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 TUSCARORA RIC CLUB Nick Capriotti provided following information about recent efforts Tuscarora R/C Club Nick catalyst clubs enthusiastic focus local youth club recently spent entire day Valley Elementaty School Sugarloaf Pennsylvania primary goal generate student interest building flying model airplanes large group instruction room utilized show various aspects modeling over 600 students during day program positively received included articles two local newspapers Nick provided pictures some action Participating members Tuscarora R/C Club THE ALLIANCE BALSA BEES Alliance Balsa Bees held second annual nite-fly under direction CD Ed Peel turnout participants spectators doubled last year plenty hotdogs pop variety homemade stews variety different aircraft helicopters filled night sky tentative date years event June 26 Plan now attend Bill Peels Falcon III wRAM Sky-lights MARS beacon Econo landing lights John Gates Fun-fly wRAM Sky-lights SWAP MEETS common way break winter doldrums attend swap meet auction can find some good buys way check out latest projects ideas following pictures provided AVP Joe Vislay visited Findlay Flying Circuits Celina Flying Sportsmen Marion Airfoils Mansfield Electronic Flyers Mark Hankson checks out books workersMike Brown Dave Richardson Brett Walker Joe Prosko Swap shop entrance Boy talk Vein Gamble Mark Gamble Don Graben help out IMAA SANCTIONS Contest Coordinator Marge Weisenbach has requested IMAA sanctions should cleared through IMAA coordinator Joe Asher 200 Adelphia Avenue Wilmington Delaware 19804 will expedite process relieve AMA Contest Coordinator unnecessary work 4148 Model Aviation 4Can sell now Nick Capriotti Assistant Principal Donald BayzickHangar talk cToremanrmo Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 410 969-9356 E-Mail bbabura@junocom Randy Elliott 103 Virginia Court Pulaski VA 24301 Home Phone 540 980-8461 Office Phone 540 994-2316 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757 421-4545 Office Phone 757 431-6009 E-Mail moultons@ mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail tlyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail vrcs38@aolcom Bliss Teague 625 5th Ave SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Home Phone 828 324-2164 Office Phone 828 733-9228 E-Mail blissteague@conninccom Frequency Coordinator Paul Vacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM J WINTER February 1912 December 1998 Through love aviation Bill Winter came influence aspects model aviation know today Bill Winter has designed published hundreds quality models has helped thousands modelers get designs public has influenced millions people editing writing Working Bill Winter has opportunity lifetime highlight life Before passed away Bill discussed complete satisfaction what accomplished life through model aviation truly respected men field Bill bridge beginning days model aviation present bringing best out people adding betterment As far am concerned Bill Winter continues live through designs shared wisdom Perhaps wanted build immortality kind especially kept designing us during difficult later years above sent John Hun ton Bills closest friends flying buddy Bill Winter writer fellow modeler resident Fairfax VA retired magazine editor publisher died December 12 1998 Inova Fair Oaks Hospital after heart attack Bill came Washington area publisher Potomac Aviation Publications 1966 edited its publications American Aircraft Modeler Junior American Modeler Sport Modeler 1975 until retiring edited Academy Model Aeronautics publication Model via tion After Bills retirement went doing articles Model Aviation writing books model aviation received awards contribution model aviation inducted several halls fame work Bill true modeler will missed friends AMA District IV LEADER MEMBER SURVEY last phase Leader Member survey has received AMA HQ has sorted compiled current listing active Leader Members distributed AMA District Vice President means VP now has list of Leader Members district volunteered act liaison between club District VP and/or AMA HQ Now up Leader Member keep lines communications open between selected club VP one-way street District VP AMA HQ also must use communication link keep Leader Members informed Now expect receive lot mailings very costly mailing Leader Members unless important nature safety issue vote bylaws changes TIDEWATER MODEL SOARING SOCIETY In Tidewater Virginia New Years Day dawned clear bright cold hearty souls TMSS met Smithfield flew annual Hearty Hardy event first year contest goes rain shine cold warm picture below crew lunch feasted traditional southern New Years Day meal including black eyed peas good luck Luther Mitchell seen eating black eyed peas photo photo winners special mention goes Daniel Pack youngest flyer Dan also manned winches retrievers day admirable skill Dan short kid photo last photo some activity flight line end event wonderful annual tradition held sparkling grape juice high toasted New Year style Well its end January Outer Banks raining too hard go flying Sooooo think will go shop work new KAOS Remember go take kid flying 999 149 USA m J i mu 1 u Alabama / Florida / Georgia/ Misaivaippi / Puerto Rico South Carolina Tenneaaee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 12051322-2127 FAX 205 252-2e54 E-mail ama@acotlnet WEB-PAGE http//wwwscottnet/ama Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Pensacola FL 32514 Witheimina Chlhasz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 John 0 Cooper 4786 Cloister Cove Memyhin TN 36116 James Alvis 5426 Melwood Drive Jacirsnn MS 36211 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 26616 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36635 Ken Henset 383 Briarwood 642 Meridian MS 36305 Louise izzo 296 Hantridge Way Winteruprings FL 32706 Richard Jackson 2116 mommy Dr N Charieston SC 26405 Chris Joiner P0 Boo 4466 Columbus GA 31 904-0469 Dr John MartIn 2180 Tigertaji Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 Fred Muiholiand 15410 Stonecreek Le Tamyv FL 33613 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr. Smyma GA 30082 Meivin Sires 781 Boardman Rd Aiken SC 29803 Lyman Stack 9016 SW 61st Av Gainovilie FL 32608 Frank Tiano 15350 Estancia Lane West Puim Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Dozer 3604 N River Rd Gainesviiie GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37366 Joseph Micatizzi HC 866 Boo 10397 Faiardo Puerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fieids 163W Stdokiand Rd interianhen FL 32148 Phone 1904 654-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Siackweii 207W Sandcreeh Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Dispisy Coordinator Russeti Mobety 5636 Woodvailey Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Computer Science Technotogy Expert Tom Rhodes 9 New York Bivd Beveriy Hilis FL 34469 Phone 352 527-0674 352 795-2362 E-mail address ama@scottnet No juno Darrell Mims Central Ala Sport Flyers writes said Council Meeting minutes would District V report anymore February issue Darrel just Council meeting last week anyone wants see voted what info elsewhere issue anyone wants know voted can call write Ill tell Darrell wants add Central Ala Sport Flyers has field face-lift paid land dues open house cook out soon Send some pictures Darrell Nice letter AVP Joseph Miccalizi Puerto Rico sent nice snap recent fly-in flyers include Jose Morales Jr Alex Rivera Carlos Nazario Manuel Bonella Juan Lopez Jose Milety David Rosada Orlando Torres Nice snap Joseph envy nice weather out everything including club library first aid booklets Can have copy Websters Medical Dictionary Yes Julio its way anyone else District wants Medical Dictionary write call Ill mail right off pay postage Its free Also free Roberts Rules Order want Also tape Partners explaining acquire flying field Also tape Airplanes Fly An excellent 15 minute show explaining real airplanes fly Good club meetings Free you need pay postage Roger Vizioli Merritt Island Fla writes re-issued old AMA number 2408 Feels good Thanks helping Dont forget have new book being formulated WHOS WHO AMA DISTRICT V youve AMA member ten years qualify Mail picture yourself model other family members some words about yourself either modeling experience otherwise put square paper 4 10 inches less smaller article fine very first response got WHOS WHO book Dorothy Fields District V Frequency Coordinator sent husband Burnie now deceased Dorothy has no typewriter wrote out called phone said Id type want another inclusion Dorothy does nice job District mailing electronic equipment do-dads enable trace origins foreign RC signals coming field can type Dorothys can type yours too first year have less ten years want included see friendly neighborhood AVP has clout get inclusion WHOS WHO AMA District V book Paul Sequira excellent editor Tampa Bay Line Flyers club Florida writes Enclosed photo Tampa Bay Line Flyers WW II Quadrathon Contest entry has semi-scale fighter L-R above Phil Bayly Ted Machig Rick Osbam winner Slow Combat Dave Hallas winner Scale Appearance L-R front Chuck Mace winner Stunt John Polento Walter Schesinger winner Slow Rat Race Rick won overall Thanks nice report Paul thanks sticking last November Paul Kuisfiski another AMA District writes Ive tried drop goodies like Kevin Miller does Candy Drop always fail want Kevin explain drop little parachutes Kevin read anyone else can answer write - By-the-way anybody District wants put heat heres some ammo AMA Council meeting last week voted yes $$ budget improving Muncie site included small amount creating place RC cars run ground meant run picture below earlier ran out space Leslie Bradshaw L wife Bobbie Also Spencer Arrowwood R Leslie holding ROYAL 42 OS 40 powered So snapped shot Hartsville South Carolina exact Speaking South Carolina Aiken too amd snapped pie Alan Wehman 12 Piper Cub Next Alan Mel Lands See below Now meet two gentlemen Frankfurt Germany Heres Stephen Dursteinand Ingmar Planz tuning up well made mid-Thirties Junkers JU-52 snapped Frank Tianos Polo Field Bash last year Frank waves magic wand people come over world get Top Gun affair dont believe Come West Palm Beach Florida year see yourself Model Aviation * mentioning Puerto Rico Julio Fuentes writes last hurricane wiped Associate Vice Presidents Illinois John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westoheater IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61 761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421-31 08 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollsndbash Ct St Charles Mo 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Leec Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RFl 1 Box 123B Higginaville MO 64037 660 564-6284 Fax 660 584-6285 Webmaster Gary Pamnti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 httpllwwwcsamiitedu/amadist6findexhtm Lets start off month pictures some important modelers First have Joshua Merseal age 5 grandfather Larry Coslick background Note concentration correct launching form Joshua Next two happy junior competitors 98 NATS Mike Welshans Scale Control Line event director presented winners plaques Aaron Bauer left Nicholas Hitchcock right young flyers have out Lets give boost send pictures information St Louis MO Club #2296 St Louis Whirlybirds held 13th annual fun fly last June Forty-eight R/C helicopter pilots around country took part variety events annual event has grown year has become Midwest favorites photo shows pilots machines Photo information supplied Jay Sayers Muncie IN great Turkey Shoot sponsored Flynet Aviation Network great success day done group presented check over $500 AMA museum weather great 74 pilots took turns flying Delbert Leisure Jr sent information along following pictures First have Great Turkey Shoot Board Directors L R D Leisure Jr D Allen R Marshall M Leisure D Leisure Sr E Grossheim J Brown s small portion flight line Bob Tolberets Cessna Dick Fishs Protender foreground beautiful Junkers Ju-88A4 scratch built twin 75s weighs 15 pounds 92 inch wingspan Jacksonville IL Club #1328 Jacksonville Propkickers Model Club attended Labor Day Fun Fly MDA Taylor Missouri Fred Nevin supplied some pictures participating members L R R Russel C McCormick S Bumliam J Hunter J Wahle J Oas B Ward J Bruninga Roger Russell shown squadron brought fly-in Lanier Seabird SIG Kadet Senior SIG 4Star 60 Gee Whiz Bee May1999 151 U] -1 11 [ aum 1 i ie] mu Joe Campopiano 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 Thomas D Lazar 435 Hubbell St Marshall WI 53559-9409 Andy Low 9557 Crosley Redford Ml 48239 Tel 313 534-6650 E-mail andyd7@ electrodynamcom Bill Millar 712 Grand Ave Petoskey Ml 49770 Mark E Robotti 26540 Olympic Trail North Lindstrom MN 55045 Mike Zingery 6496 5 Summerton Rd Shepherd Ml 48883-9308 Frequency Coordinators West Al Schwartz 2787 Fernwood Roseville MN 55113 Ph 651633-2286 E-mail albertschwartz@postofficewoildnetattnet East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 SOAPBOX No comments month Wait until flying season starts good stuff Kirby Crawford Rice Lake WI Members Rice Lake Model Airplane Club enjoyed unseasonably warm sunny midDecember day RC flying northern Wisconsin Gold Level Leader Club enjoys 1000 foot paved abandoned runway serves flying field compliments City Rice Lake next couple photos taken September 12 13 RC fun-fly Orr MN event sponsored Falls Hobby Supply Orr Chamber Commerce Orr Lions Club Event organizers Sanford Diane Reim airplane Robinhood 80 powered Zenoah G23 built Dwight Sandgren Al Klashak president Midland RC Modelers Club sent ton pictures taken annual air show held September 20 1998 Sorry Al dont have enough room really great photos event opened flag tow tune Star Spangled Banner Other events combat balloon bust toilet paper ribbon cutting candy drop kids exhibitions specialty planes including Giant Scale formation flying Flag tow candy drop youngsters very successful Rachel Sugnet found specially marked piece candy win plane grandfather built event Low pass good looking Pitts must have quite event 112 planes 39 pilots September 12 1998 Thunderbird RC Club held Silver Anniversary Fly River Oaks County Park standoff scale event judged three judges Kalamazoo Aviation Museum Nineteen contestants entered two categories military civilian Once again got ton material what follows just small sample Chris Vitales Ju 87B Stuka Design Otto Taylors Extra 230 Malone Zastrow Paw Paw MI shows bottom plane later issue will try publish contest winners aircraft Photos text supplied Ray Smiley event coordinator Remember fly safely Just say Bye Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents Three generations pilots I]F1i1LwmujJjj1jeJjJJ Arkansas / Louisiana / New Mexico / Oklahoma / Texas Dr Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817 599-7131 E-mail sfrank69@ airmailnet wwwAMA-Dist-8org Associate Vice Presidents George Aldrich 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 210 656-2021 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 254 662-5587 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 FalIon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 4611 Gooch Dr Little Rock AR 72212 501 868-2604 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valis 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044512 723-9018 Ward Wafts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Gene Kent 2811 Cork Cove San Antonio TX 78230 210 308-8043 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 need local model aircraft flying sites!! visit members throughout District VIII highest concerns locating obtaining continual use flying sites definition flying siteproximity population centers easy access yet away urban congestion both safety disturbance reasons continual population encroachment outlying areas cities places model aircraft flying fields high list endangered species its January 1999 meeting AMA council recognized determined extreme need ecological considerations desire expand availability model aircraft flying fields overlapping need appointed President Dave Brown establish oversee new committee confronting needs members flying sites desire coexist cooperate both urban development rural areas environmental concerns AMA-CARES Committee Comprehensive Approaches Responsible Environmental Solutions created committee formative stagesif have expertise have success confronting interface model aircraft flying ecological considerations please contact NOW am seeking highly qualified AMA members assist establishment program Please contact via email sfrank69@airmailnet News around District VIII new volunteer position has created job District Flying Site Assistance Coordinator has accepted Mr Don R Nix newlywed newly retired former owner model fuel manufacturing company program its formative stages Don may contacted Don R Nix 2001 Meadow Lane Taylor TX 765 741342 Ph512 365-1914 email FLYERDON@aolcom During 1999 several world class events will held within region August 6-8 Enid OK National Finals IMAC will held Muskogee OK will host National SAM Championships October 3-9 IMAA Rally Giants will held south Dallas inWaxahachie TX June 1013 possible Labor Day event North Texas Soaring League will world-class sailplane event has approved Dallas RC Club nearby District V Pensacola FL home National Museum Naval Aviation US Navy Blue Angels AMA will host world FAI-F3A World Aerobatic Championship Competition September 10-18 latest information about modeling activities within Texas New Mexico Oklahoma Arkansas Louisiana consult District VIII WWW site often wwwama-dist-8org Throughout southern part United States tradition dates back Civil War tradition eating black-eyed peas New Years Day creates good luck rest year Fort Worth Texas Thunderbird model club upheld continued tradition typical midwinter cold foggy day January 1 1999 poor flying weather did inhibit members Thunderbird club gathering Upwards half club gathered dreary date other people warm home watching football New Years Day group gathering together flying conditions onset barely adequate good time attendance traditional gathering sharing black-eyed peas New Years Day club members once again upheldGood Luck should encompass Fort Worth club throughout 1999 AMA glue bonds modelers together District VIII Club newsletter editors Bob Czepiel email czep@aolcom keeper District VIII editor list Please contact him become involved program District VIII has free video tape lending library available chartered clubs use primarily available individual members Contact John D Locke 4015 Rio Grande Texarkana TX 75503 email jdlocke@gtenet complete listing available videotapes online ordering available wwwama-dist-8org Join 21st century model clubs special interest groups aircraft modeling general making use rapidly growing Internet phenomena Find someone club can create club Web page List AMA Web Page wwwmodelaircraftorg also District VIII Web Page wwwama dist-8org Use share information worldwide about local activities Place newsletter Internet save mailing printing costs Flying site locating problems Advertise does work Expand search site needed beyond club members Solicit public service announcement advertising possible Otherwise purchase local regional media does work Proudly display showcase aeromodeling hobby Create hold mall show let local people know aircraft modeling local activities club its ability assist beginners become active participants great hobby/sport AMA Special Services Department 1-800-I FLY AMA has free materials suggestions examples will make easy fun project Additionally district expert Ms Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 phone 817 467-9211 has extensive experience have local shopping mall others have used large superstore supercenter-like retail merchant facilities almost community has Wal Mart type merchant can create small display space model club use Others have established booths open air flea markets like First Monday trade days Canton Weatherford TX Purchase space put up canopy hold outdoor display mall show handouts maps flying field promise done properly aeromodeling display show lots fun Give try Too much say month photos take space Please consult remainder publication pictures Tune column modeling information remember am available times Please contact above address needed AMA organizational information assistance Flying Fun & FellowshipSandy Frank 999 153 Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1609 Main St Williston ND 58801 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Salina KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdsle Circle Colorado Springs CO 80919-1788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 August 9 1998 Dakota Skymasters held annual Fun Fly Casselton Airport Beautiful weather lots planes Winners contest follows Cross Country Bill Bransted15098 Balloon Bust Tom Davis1722 Bean Drop Jeff Strenich5/2 84 sec Bomb Drop Chris Hommah99 Carrier Landing Chris Hommah18-1/2 Also float fly local pond June 1998 some attending planes went home piece members becoming interested float flying 1999 Fun Fly will Saturday August 13th Al Foe/I President Dakota Skymasters News Wyoming Hi Russ am going try get write-up time time people dont think weve dropped off planet Wyoming would appreciate running us time want highlight fun thing New Year Casper Aeromodelers vie dubious honor going first fly New Year Before sun came up New Years Day five pilots hampered bit weight winter clothing making field getting gear ready racing get engines fired-up pre-dawn cold about three-quarters inch fresh-fallen snow tail-draggers advantage ground handling trikes made off eventually too fact year hardest thing just getting light enough see ones airplane overcast dark sky Winner year Jerry Williams relatively new club member followed Earl Johnson Gene Corson Steve Hunt yours truly Fred Hildebrand Somebody take pictures Fred Hildebrand President Gene Corson giving push pit area bragging L R Gene Corson Earl Johnson Nicholas Jerry Williams pit area Gene Corson Steve Hunt getting em going Earl Johnson models proper attire Steve Hunt touch-down Gene waiting retrieve too Thanks again Russ maybe well see again year Casper 154 Model Aviation Hildebrand 1st VP Casper Aeromodelers 4015 Somerset Casper WY 82609 Associate Vice Presidents m si 1 11 [61 g i U — Arizona / California / Hawaii / Guam Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone/Fax 602 728-9400 E-mail richh@primenetcom htlpi/wwwana-10com/ama Glenn Caner Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kal Jensen Reno Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 310 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See sat months column additional AVPs Coordinators Cholla Choppers MAC President Joe Abate L Secretary Lou Wolgast spot AVP Bob Reynolds Southwest Regionals Control Line Championships Bob attended Southwest Regionals behalf District X well SAM Ill special event TIMPA site Tucson AZ Shawn Lewis waits patiently launch Southwest Regionals Control Line Championship Southwest Regional Control Line Championship held January 23-24 Christopher Columbus Park Tucson Stunt Judges Larry Foster L Lou Crane watch carefully Southwest Regional participants put aircraft through required precision maneuvers years Southwest Regional achieved over 65 entries Stunt Combat CL Racing Scale Balloon Bust Over 80 flights stunt kept paved circles busy Christopher Columbus Park During event Al Gluck Tucson experienced medical emergency however understand back home mend Best wishes Al speedy recovery hope see back out field soon Bob Angus Tucson AZ seen working McCoy 60 SAM Ill special event Tucson International Modelpiex Park January 23-24 Bob having little trouble pressure feedback eventually got old timer running running well Pictured below left Fred Muihollands fleet antique aircraft Fred above seen bringing C Ignition craft after another MAX years SAM Ill event hosted Antique C Ignition LER AB Glow LER 112A Texaco Electric O&R Sideport great flying conditions flights maxing out great time Fred Cronenwett Canoga Park CA sends us memories 1998 Bob Palmer Classic Stunt Contest held Sepulveda Basin Van Nuys CA Pictured Ray Firkins L Greg Zajack Bob Palmer Bill Byles Carl Shoup Dale Kim releases Carl Shoups Belfry Bound designed Dale himself 1949 Make plans attend years 4th Annual Bob Palmer Stunt Classic June 26-27 Events include Old Time Classic Beginner Intermediate Advanced Expert Contact Tim Meek 818 8976348 CD Lee Strickland 818764-2217 additional information thanks AVP Bob Reynolds Fred Cronenwett contributions months District X column Great reports guys next months column well report AMAs first ever National Convention held January 15-17 Pasadena CA Till next time. Keep em safe Keep em flyn 999 155 Joe Ortiz Tucson AZ pictured Skylark Joe 41 entries Stunt Southwest Regionals hosted AMA Leader Club Cholla Choppers MAC Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 9721 3-0090 503 234-4439 EMAIL vpxi @ pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 26405 SE 160th St Issaqush WA 98027 Al Culver Boa 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincott 4400 Gray Wolf Dr Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Boa 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Dane Kinney ] 1 Quiet Riot 9-1-98 holding Island Flyer first rubber powered airplane lost tree 60 Acres fourth flight after five mtnutes MAM Float Fun Demonstration Fly Rock Ages Home Larry Miller newsletter Editor McMinnville Aircraft Modelers wrote about Float Fly Rock Ages Valley View retirement home event August 15 turned out real winner probably 20 pilots few planes couple boats spectators guests lot float flying some flying off grass adjacent pond Plenty food shade Vista hot air balloons Newberg also giving free rides tethered balloona new experience us event popular pilots spectators pleasant could become annual affair AVP Mike Hazel sent couple photos about Control Line activity Scott Riese Portland Pow Wow Classic Era Stunter Raider Roundup Mike Potter Auburn WA Raider Roundup holding 15 & 35 size Skysharks Carrier event Spenser Matilove Newsletter Editor Missoula Big Sky T-Birds sent picture story about fellow club member Scott Whale Seems Scott admired Goldberg Senior Falcon got plans blown up 125% normal redesigned wing take four 15 engines four months Scott finished creation weighs nearly 9 pounds has 84 wing flies like trainer fully aerobatic Scott Whale Super Senior Falcon Scott uses 4-channel radio throttles operated single servo plane will take off two engines will fly just An expert pilot Scott delights crowds low inverted passes down runway August Snohomish Radio Aero Club SRAC put Second Annual Wild & Wacky Wings event conjunction Annual Club picnic Al Franklin wrote about Wild & Wacky exactly what name implies Points given originality zaniest flight ability Some planes r make off runway others handful fly its great display imagination ingenuity dedication sport Syd Russells Plate-O Powered 25 Tad Crustys effort managed fly safely return bench Unfortunately Mike Round nice looking Stealth Bomber went home body bag Al expects next years event will bigger better mysterious creations being made Upcoming events include Celebration Silent Flight held Fern Prairie field first week-end May Check AVP Jerry Holcomb information Wil Byers told about speed event using gliders sounds very interesting Memorial Day weekend has second largest Control Line contest country Roseburg airport NW Regionals same time very large Helicopter Event international size being held Clark Co Fairgrounds north Vancouver WA Thats just tip event iceberg find something enjoy go support Its election time District XI Regardless runs including incumbent he/she must nominated Its always good form get permission nominee before stick job 4156 Model Aviation