News View HQ Seepage 168 Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Executive Council Meeting Highlights Motions made April 24 1999 Executive Council Meeting Muncie IN below dat next qu January zal w o District X Vice President present meeting MOTION Moved W DeCou II seconded D Holland EVP grant River City Radio Controllers sum $2000 assist completing new runway MOTION passed 10 yes 1 no IX 1 abstain VIII following 2 mail votes included 1 Approve Safety Committees recommendation replace item 7 Safety Regulations Model Aircraft Gas Turbines effective October 24 1998 new item 7 follows 7 Turbine fueling handled following manner Propane fueling must accomplished remote Rer IN Please specific information required try limit request issue/question area away spectators engine start areas ignition sources B Fueling other combustible liquefied gasses may accomplished stan area C Starting personnel must assure tailpipe exhaust pointed away personnel fragile combustible items Spectators personnel non-essential starting process must maintain 25-foot spacing turbine start area Ed McCollough would like have noted phrase other combustible liquefied gasses needs further refinement MOTION passed unanimously 2 allow US submit bid host Electric World Championship held August 3-12 2000 San Diego California MOTION passed unanimously Model Aviation ng Mm omments e app roi other requests will schedule rounded i Museum Patron AMA Member others $25/hr $30/hr $3 5/hr SIO4 I-]mU IU LI11 [0] Charles Kelley AMA Education Committee Member Can recall experiencing fascination flight during youthful years Have spent countless hours watching airplanes taxi take off land local airport ever intrigued graceful maneuvering bird flew through air clear signs point attraction aviation growing deep within answered yes above questions good chance totally captivated first exposure model aviation Model aviation has provided varying degrees satisfaction lucky enough become involved early age Unfortunately unable nurture desire youth Growing up area distant airport unaware local modeling activities can account limited satisfaction Gazing occasional airplane passed miles overhead paper airplane dime-store balsa glider provided little satisfaction growing attraction aviation youthful attraction toward aviation restricted us enjoy modeling adults same desire continues burn hearts of nations youth Just like days old lucky ones will exposed model aviation early age knowing turn go unfortunate ones will continue wish dream desire continues grow burn deep within As unfortunate ones can recall first-hand growing desire get involved disappointment knowing go about motivating factors led join some modeling buddies create program opened door model aviation local youngsters During past twelve years have witnessed middle- high-school students participate briefly leave never return Apparently ones no deep interest aviation However good number continued return became active participants fun excitement model aviation strong attraction aviation us feel shared continued return As member Academy Model Aeronautics Education Committee make point visit AMA members possible usually flying sites attending monthly club meeting purpose get idea different activities being used introduce model aviation community specifically local youth During conversations will ask following two questions 1 established activity within club introduces local youth modeling 2 Does activity allow continued training guidance return faithfully demonstrate clear willingness learn few minor variations responses can classified following categories Yes question no question two introductory flight Yes questions two introductory flight training some extent club trainer instructors available very few show up take lessons No both questions willing Can show us no desire among members club establish type introductory activity have concluded abundance nations youth willing get involved model aviation some extent know go turn established modeling clubs over United States members willing provide some type exposure success clubs evidenced number youthful pilots flightline Considering majority flying sites located remote areas likelihood local youth just happening may remote members modeling community must reach out extend invitation local youth harbor fascination flight us familiar presents unique rewarding opportunity modeler club willing make effort identify two group eager youngsters willing become active modelers opportunity reach out activity goes beyond flying site endeavor extends invitation somewhere community intent such venture bring new membership flood flying site Therefore activity must well-planned two important steps planning determine focus efforts decide modeling activity will offer desired results community will have civic organizations might willing accommodate requests local YMCA Boys Girls Club Scout groups some examples nearby middle high school will full eager students club applied received AMA YES Grant funding selecting institution abused boys decision club members determine community organization should approached Education Committee Members have reviewed numerous programs have experienced various degrees success An interesting note no two programs alike Upon request AMA will provide information about programs reflection collective personalities responsible developing Information received AMA other outside source should serve possible suggestion activity must conform styles personalities will put final plan action best done having group brainstorming session Start making list activities member desires implement Qualify some method operation list complete review make changes necessary Chances program will arise has never tried before Patience key program actually starts Begin open mind realizing problems will occur Make note good not-so-good points make changes necessary Reaching out will bring increase membership sense moral satisfaction especially new member helped recruit successfully completes solo flight 1999 131 EC Meeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders Joe Beshar Coordinator 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Fax 201 261-0223 Tel 201 261-1281 FindingPreservingMaintaining finding landfills serving ideally use flying sites useful much usually idle already being used model flying sites searching locations can list use clubs seeking landfill permit need location list already flying landfill please send location can include listing see bumper sticker say hello driver vehicle will probably find FSA volunteer about joining rest FSA volunteers support flying sites highest priority heartbeat aeromodeling interested contact address heading column will happy send registration form dont squeal did come Upon incident have received response flier reports infraction field rule refuses disclose name guilty individual safety jeopardy loss flying site could occur generally respond dont believe Its always effective better nothing read following well-written editorial RIC Report editor Gordon Banks appeared November 1998 issue impressed read once Gordon writes it Please read being mindful cheating breaking rules get point suggest copy placed club bulletin board published newsletter knows just might help encourage policing field rules rse Crime report cheaters contests reasons cheating prevalent today too areas life because attitude Everybody else doing shouldnt Sadly too close truth ignored Too people cheat including some really dont want Some people cheat because feel have just keep playing field level theres root cause behind feeling too once time cheaters thieves reported discovered Somehow though us have duped accepting stupid ridiculous attitude reporting cheaters thieves wrong Some say shouldnt get involved Some say isnt business Someone does report crime may called Rat Fink Songbird some other mindless insult Well stop right now S Come folks Lets think about what doing owe loyalty cheat and/or steal others law abiding folks try live rules respect others rights property need change irresponsible Dont squeal people attitude whenever wherever see need adopt spread attitude whoever sees does report crime guilty aiding completion crime need speak out against break rules against sit quietly let others get away Call out see people cheating stealing Object hear someone insult another reporting crime Lets help put end preposterous attitude wherein wrong report wrongdoings wrongdoers Start right now . today . teach children show friends people report crimes should applauded rewarded insulted ridiculed Aiding cheat steal hurts honest moral among us Please think about let conscience guide number modelers country just might enough get attitude change swinging back right direction Wrongdoings should reported persons reporting should applauded and/or rewarded Just think much less wed paying taxes insurance people rewarded reporting wrongdoings should obvious us ones benefit stupid Dont Squeal policy crooks world Lets stop supporting start stopping includes people cheat contests steal rewards rightfully belonging whove worked hard earn 132 Model Aviation inted permission author audit report past year available upon request nominal fee below will find Schedule Operating Expenses As have few inquiries regarding operating expenses will present schedule first future columns will include different parts audit report entire report should presented October have specific questions concerns please call will happy discuss following statement enjoyment An alarm clock device waking up people have small children ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC SCHEDULES OF OPERATING EXPENSES YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 1998 AND 1997 OPERATING EXPENSES Salaries including contract services Fringe benefits payroll taxes Membership processing including supplies Utilities Marketing division Office expense Postage freight Telephone Bank charges fees Staff travel Equipment maintenance Printing duplicating Professional fees corporate Professional fees membership Insurance general Insurance membership Insurance administration Taxes other FAI programs NAA divisional fees Maintenance grounds Miscellaneous Real estate taxes Mortgage interest 1998 Amount Percent 202% 45 54 05 40 10 04 07 10 05 15 00 16 15 11 83 03 00 22 06 28 09 02 10 602% $1464118 324912 394265 40197 292451 72739 31338 49731 71152 36084 105599 337 112126 106070 73048 603529 22187 187 161555 41758 203636 63901 17931 $4358376 Until later . 1999 133 1997 Amount $1392399 321969 398747 39184 201307 93551 26614 49075 61916 32639 66005 20585 66403 88917 72698 607431 18341 59 133060 43187 139288 43070 20877 IIPA S4007730 Percent 197 45 56 06 28 13 04 07 09 04 09 03 09 13 10 86 03 00 19 06 20 06 03 10 566% Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont Don Kraffl Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 30 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Andrew Argenio 3 Sheila Ave Smithfield RI 02917 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator TBA FRED KRUSE Once again have report passing long-time modeler friend Fred passed away February 19 1999 after long illness active Salem Barnstormers Club Southern New Hampshire Radio Control Club first met Fred years ago CD Pattern contest active CD Leader Member AMA also active state local politics State Representative two terms served local school board will missed HENRY STRUCK Henry received AMA Fellow Award March spoke Henrys wife March 27 seems doing fine considering stroke last summer GEORGE WILSON George received AMA Distinguished Service Award March George has District frequency coordinator fifteen years has done excellent job present time George seriously ill will no longer frequency coordinator FREQUENCY COORDINATOR As noted above George Wilson will continuing position Until find person willing job please contact have radio problems desire use receivers check interference interested job have some background radio contact VERMONT AVP Bob Landry has advised going slow down modeling awhile restore some automobiles has Therefore asked find another AVP Vermont interested position let know CANADIAN FUN-FLY Carl Layden New Brunswick called advise fun-fly Amherst Nova Scotia July 3-4 1999 will grass field about info have interested give Carl call 506 832-1088 ELLINGION CT WW Giant Scale Fly-in will held July 11 1999 NCRCC field Ellington WW Golden Age aircraft eligible information call Paul Savastano 860 872-6303 STATE OF MAINE SCALE SHOOT OUT premier Scale event will take place August 7-8 1999 Grey Maine two days great flying Saturday evening cookout Call Ray Labonte 207 797-5196 details CONNECTICUT MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB following sent club president Carmen Luciano Dolly Curtis Interviews weekly cable show recently filmed documentary CMAC Stratford CT 30-minute show featured scratch-built quarter-scale model 1 915 Sikorsky S-16 model built Harry Hastedt Morris Pittorie plans reduced created photos measurements restored full-scale aircraft show highlights included historical review RC aviation Morgan Kaolian 52-year history CMAC President Carmen Luciano segment starring junior members club represented Richard Luciano Mat Pecoroni show announced local newspapers giving recognition club Pittorie Harry Hastedt Carmen Luciano Front row l-r Richard Luciano Matt Pecoroni MOUNT WASHINGTON VALLEY R/C CLUB February 13-14 1999 Mt Washington Valley RIC Club held its annual display models Mountain Valley Mall North Conway NH large number visitors 121 people signed register showing interest model aviation material pictures sent Percy Hill club secretary Model Aviation Farrar some models Mountain Valley Mall Show Ned Bryant models Paul Whetton Back row l-r Dolly Curtis producer Victor Cromwell cameraman Morris Sorry guys no names U] F-ti] [#b iii i New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Phone 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 decou@idtnet Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightutown NJ 08520-450 1 Roy Brown USAF AFCENT CMR 460 BOX 585 APO AE 09703 Ray Juschkus 59 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 James M Lewis PO 61 Ogdenburg NY 13669-0061 Bob McKay 109W Edward St Iselan NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Box 613 Camillus NY 13031 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodem 407 Willow Street Lockport NY 14094 Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock Court Saugerties NY 12477 Adam Settler 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Dr Endicott NY 137604329 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 53 Airport Dr Osmego County Airport Fulton NY 13069 315 598-6093 little catch-up some winter activities some excellent news regarding model aviation school systems March 6th 7th found Syracuse annual STARS/ARCS Forum Saturday followed STARS Sno-Fly Sunday forum informative always interesting sessions throughout day normal always changing subjects batteries covering tips tools techniques creating good-looking atrcraft has chance getting airborne Sno-Fly unique year due primarily fact indeed snow Three days prior event local pilots frantically removing skis reinstalling wheels Mother Nature took look quick talk CD Pete Seiffert decided dump Phoenix NY speak . snow over place Hot coffee great hotdogs hamburgers friendly swapping model aviation tales made enjoyable visit Really really cold too windy STARS pilot Fran Worth concentrates first mission day WRAM show year talking Bernie Liquorman MidHudson Modelmasters club mentioned spoke team students Marlboro Middle School competing New York Science Olympiad Propeller Propulsion event Mount St Mary College Newburgh second year particular event has included Olympiad Modelmasters used opportunity get put model aviation center stage local school system After being asked science teacher Laura Simons coordinate aspects competition Middle High school levels club organized building test flying sessions students well plan run competitions time time compete seasoned pilots well-tested aircraft rule High School Regional competition held Ulster Community College Modelmaster Lauren Duffy took second place Washingtonville flights about 30 seconds dozen teams hand competition Middle School competition Jessica Congemi Stephanie Kulaga represented Marlboro results tn tabulated champs sense students took great experience newfound appreciation model aviation away activity audience substantial obviously impressed organizers event participating school officials hearty congratulations student participants warm Thank Mid-Hudson Modelmasters involvement awareness building activity Key club players according written material Ive seen included Bernie Liquorman John Duffy Vie Nippert AVP Bill Poythress Jesse Aronstein Joe Ellen Miller Jim Catalano friend John Warner high school student Kris Harms Lauren Duffy gets wound up model flying lirtle help dad John Middle school participants Kenny Greiner Jerry Inkle Stephanie Kulaga Jessica Congemi Brianna Giacoia unbeatable New Jersey State Championship Olympiads held Middlesex County College March 23rd 1998 Gold Medalist Timothy Chaya 4H Club flyer mere 1 8 months stick n tissue experience successfully defended title flight 57 seconds Looks like local clubs could get lot very positive exposure . perhaps other benefits . getting involved model aviation local school level Adopt team Millenium Olympiad could make huge Next month trip club Westchester carrier event coverage multiple events out Long Island Get activity covered Send some stuff 1999 135 Associate Vice Presidents L Part Sno-Fly crowd gathers round coffeepot L-R AVP Dave Mathewson Wes Froats Mike Graham Dan Hurd Art Rose Bob Wassel • 1 ki 11 [ iEEE 11 1s] bE Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 E-mail amadiipenncom Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee esei Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 8911643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWis Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 idaCs Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 610 797-6597 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trayge PA 19426-2296 610 409-0129 Frank Noll 6042 Norwell Drive Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9232 Joe Otto 13065 Heath Road C5esterland OH 44026-3225 440 729-0185 E-mail JD5oAMA@AOLcom Matthew Turowski N R 63 Box 294 Dogwood Drive Drums PA 18222 717 788-0661 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO 905 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frerluency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 717 287-6970 Academy offers services club newer services producing custom clothing Advertisements have placed several recent issues Model Aviation additional information can obtained Shirley Cook Contact AMA Headquarters telephone 765 2871256 ext 211 E-mail shirleycmodeIaircraftorg JOHNSTOWN RIC CLUB Johnstown R/C Club held annual banquet last March Sam Kaplitz club president provided following picture festive event Highlighted event new AMA shirts According Sam club very happy great AMA/Johnstown shirts obtained Shirley Cook Johnstown Banquet Seated head table vice president Ed Develin newsletter editor Paul Yuhas treasurer Bob Steinlering Windsor School Elyria Ohio Phills sons Joe Mark Rob class According school administrators class big hit involved Phill summed up effort quote really gives good feeling spend time young people doing what enjoy building flying airplanes recommend everyone give little time talent rewards will can realize Young Astronauts hard work AMA Cubs teacher Mr DeRodes Windsor School students prepare first flight TIFFIN AERO MODELERS AVP Joe Vislay has very busy attending mall shows within area pictures depict some great models display Roger Miller talking other modelers LORAIN COUNTY R/C CLUB Phill Pfingsten vice president Lorain County PJC Club has spent last two This PT-9 scratch-built replica years assisting Young Astronauts class full-scale Air Force Museum OS-25 powered Q500 belongs Allan Weichman FLYING TIGERS Flying Tigers Toledo Ohio also great turnout annual mall show Joe Vislays words . Great weather great show ng Tigers president Jim Gray Flying Tigers member Ron Weber Crawford Bipe powered OS ERS 300 136 Model Aviation lie Mikolajezyks Extra 300 Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland/North Carolina Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 252 441-5855 Fax 252 441-6554 cforeman@modelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 410 969-9356 E-Mail bbabura@junocom Randy Elliott 103 Virginia Court Pulaski VA 24301 Home Phone 540 980-8461 Office Phone 540 994-2316 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757 421-4545 Office Phone 757 431-6009 E-Mail moultons@mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail flyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail vrcs38@aolcom Bliss Teague 625 5th Ave SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Home Phone 828 324-2164 Office Phone 828 733-9228 E-Mail blissteague@conninccom Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 Well its end March Outer Banks North Carolina still cold windy time column hits streets should nice warm lot flying going am looking possibility starting District IV Web site Steve Moulton AVPs has volunteered webmaster looking costs availability Steve has excellent background computers very capable setting up everything goes according plan Web site should place time read site established will District IV AMA members chartered clubs focus Whats Happening District IV later STATESVILLE EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL by Ben Crouch About month ago Statesville East Elementary School contacted club member Bob Mills about bringing special education class flying field demonstration visit arranged arrived sunny warm mornings February photo shows fine-looking group watching activities child given transmitter shown sticks moved different controls model changed attitude direction model airplane photo group having picnic lunch clubs bleachers photo shows group admiring club member Ronnie Milams Morris Big Boy Front row Kenny Terry Middle row Frisco Costagner Rachel Lamp Brooke Chumly Alex Luisi David Summers Travis Murphy Tywar Summers Back row Betty Lambert Peggy Brendle Kristy Manners Hank Weddington Bob Mills Cansel Brown Shelia Weaver DELAWARE RIC CLUB John Stare AVP District IV Along activities go Delaware RJC Club Lums Pond nicest fun Fun Scale Contest run Tony Albence Tony CDs somehow manages get plethora prizes event Robart particular big donor along Sig Futaba photo Sam Hallstrom left Steve Riddle matching Goldberg Chipmunks Next Rich Scott registration area last photo shows left right Paul Bryk Bill Bass Ed Fitzwater Doug Bond Tom Lahart Tony Albence Pat Bums Rick Scott last least go take kid flying 4July 1999 137 next photo Dick Slutzs Fun Scale Fokker E-3 Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Poerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 Soath 20Avenae Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 12051 322-2127 FAX 205252-2654 E-mail ama@scottnet WEB-PAGE h0p//wwwscoOnet/ama Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Or. Pnnsacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37817 John G Cooper 4788 Cloistnr Covn Memphin TN 36118 James Alvis 5426 wood Orivn Jackson MS 39211 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood 842 Meridian MS 39305 Louise Izzo 296 Huntridge Way Winteroprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorelee N Charleston SC 28405 Chris Joiner PG Boo 4469 Colombas GA 31904-0469 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave. Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 Fred Mulholland 15410 Stonecreek Ln Tampa FL 33613 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smyrva GA 30082 Melvin Sires 781 Boardman Rd. Aiken SC 29803 Lyman Slack 9015 SW 61st Av Gainsville FL 32608 Frank Tiano 15300 Estaxcia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N Rinver Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10397 Fajardo Poerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 804 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth BlackmaIl 207 W Sandcreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone l33l 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Woodvaliny Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Computer Science Technology Expert Tom Rhodes 9 New York Blvd Beverly Hills FL 34465 Phone 352 527-0674 352 795-2362 January February March winter months action Florida invited attend Warbirds over Florida bash co-hosted Chipola RC Aviators Southern Scale Warbirds Association friend AVP Chris Joiner invited Chris founders Southern Scale Warbirds organization just Georgia Alabama Florida Its over want information write Chris address above Fun-thing held old Marianna Airport huge WWII strip So what did see first little airplane above about size large model model Heres Charles Mosier Hartford Alabama 16-span Baby Great Lakes its 64 prop cruises 120 mph top speed 250 mph Only 498 pounds 85 HP Continental got out soon after didnt want see thing fly because Charles seemed like very nice man didnt want see him get squashed oversize toy Pictured above L-R Chris Joiner Glen Barnett Dale Cavin Rose Julie Cavin Dale Event Director Coordinator Chipola RC Aviators same weekend drifted down Tampa catch Bay City Spring IMAC Classic 411 Pattern Contest flyers Dont let anybody tell model airplane hobby family-oriented Heres living breathing proof Bay City Flyers has large open-air hangar its field sudden blast springlike rain herded everybody inside two seconds cleverly snapped few shots important flyers hovering inside also waiting sudden Florida rain quit L-R meet above Jan Sebroder good friend Don Shulman Bill Lairsey CD Wral Williamson Dons little kid Jason also famous Pattern flyer like Daddy Im always running pictures Jason week later visited Ocala Florida Kingdom Sun Pattern meet club field bottom previous column Contest Director Charles Gordon Mike Kingery Earl Shuholm Thirty-one pilots participated RC Pattern Contest John Schroder Evan Chapkis preparing model flight plane Sequel #404 Pattern ship next day weekend visited Lakeland Florida Fun-Fly Prop Busters Lakeland sponsors picture above Joshua Mack grandson WWII Fleet Biplane little kid looks happy Come think body field looked happy Toy airplanes make nice hobby important events Bagel Drop next snap below shows bagels hooked top planes Flyers include CD Jim Mahoney center Jeffrey Alspaugh Rick Rue De Jim Sanderfor Bill McGreevy gentleman immediate forefront doing dance Perhaps avoiding whirling spinning propellers doing correct thing Model Aviation some nice families Heres Michael Darleen Reyes baby Abby Meanwhile Gerrit Williams baby Conner Also other modelers wives children hovering around waiting funny weather change back again Illinois/Indiana Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 706 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 sysbauer@chanjecnsjjtedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 706 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1 202 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 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Eurgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct St Charles MO 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 123B Higginaville MO 64037 660 594-6264 Fax 660 564-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 http//wwwcsamiitedu/amadixt6/indexhtm Charleston IL Club #1888 Charleston RC Stone Flyers held annual Octoberfest years great success initial count planes 61 about 100 RC pilots attendance weather perfect throughout day brought out about 250 spectators Gary Hamm brought modified version Lanier Shrike put awesome display speed Shrike powered Rossi Quickee 500 engine turning 875 x 8 prop unofficial top recorded speed out dive radar gun 237 MPH Gary Hamm holding Quickie Shrike John Adams featured guest years flying event brought Giant Scale CAP 232 3W120 power plant Heres John plane Pictures information Bob Holmes Jacksonville IL Club #1328 Jacksonville Propkickers has several members helped Roger Russell complete project wanted complete long time Back SOs early 60s Rogers dad Mark Russell used fly Lou Andrews Guillow Trixter Beam As some us remember took time tune radio get escapement working time flight lasted Much time spent chasing plane something didnt work right Rogers dad passed away August 1996 always wanted build fly Trixter modern equipment Several friends got together got Trixter built flown modern equipment Merele Menezes quarterbacked whole project Pictured other members team L R John Stewart Jack Wable Roger Russell holding plane Chuck McCormick Next have cross-country flight 62 miles plane used Sig Kadet Sr Fox 40 16-ounce tank JR radio first picture has L R Jack Wahle driver second support vehicle John Stewart plane watcher second support vehicle Roger Russell pilot Kadet Sr John Hunter driver pilot pickup truck Chuck McCormick field observer have plane Roger Russell John Hunter John Stewart Jack Wahle flight 62 miles took 2514 minutes Thanks Roger pictures information Rockford IL Club # 1409 Winnebago Sport Modelers held annual fly-in Kieselburg Forest Preserve north Rockford IL field maintained Winnebago County Forest Preserve District have picture mall show joint venture Rock Valley R/C Flyers show held Machesney Park Mall Mark Boesen sent pictures text * July1999 139 Em] II1LSIUUmE14JJtE 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@postofficeworldnetattnet East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 Soapbox Dont tell cant happen cause can An eleven-year old boy hit RC airplane Great Britian killed standing spectator area plane whatever reason came down hit him back head Ambulance crews called boy confirmed dead scene father treated shock reported field happened very well-run Remember flying season has started think think think Ok good stuffi something really like talk about gentleman shown picture Mr Stan Spiewak Detroit MI presented AMA District Service Award distinguished tireless service AMA clubs model aviation Metro Detroit Area list services has provided over years would fill entire article Stan member Detroit Aero Modelers well other clubs area think helped clubs didnt belong Mr Mike Cuba president Detroit Aero Modelers RC Club shown presenting award Stan can add congratulations AMA can thank enough Thanks also due Andy Low District VII VP really helped award become reality ttttt Talk about dedication above picture taken back February annual ice fly held Tom Tiffords home Jordan Lake Lake Odessa MI cold windy good time Grand Rapids KRAM Lansing CARDS Buster clubs represented event Above photograph top three finishers division B grades 6-9 Propeller Propulsion event Science Olympiad state competition Minnesota L R Eric Garnett Kenwood JH Lakeville Rory Muzzy Olson SB Bloomington Byran Morkrid Delano JH Delano also top three finishers regional competition lot advice supplied members Minneapolis Model Aero Club Thanks Jim Ladwig picture text did manage get some mall shows during winter months River Valley Flyers held February Sbopko Plaza Mall Wisconsin Rapids WI About sixty put display club consists RC flyers interests gas glow electric power have total membership 50 about half displaying models picture last summer remind us flying again really use heads Remember take off engine running land wheels bottom Bye * 140 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line Tel 765 288-4899 extension 223 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 sfrank6g@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 Haakell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126-1A2 SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 4611 Gooch Dr Little Rock AR 72212 501 868-2604 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234972 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 AMA preceding statement question visiting throughout AMA District VIII ask question W7zy AMA Within column several following ones focus will attempt answer question showcasing AMA Members helping members exists multidimensional need within ranks AIVIA Very few beginners modeling now learn skills needed themselves good old days few ability construct fly therefore selftaught Some discouraged never learned destroyed much process days quality ARF trainers reliable equipment proven training processes steep learning curve well crashed equipment required AMA fostering quality training beginning modelers AMA Introductory Pilot Program program intended introduce nonAMA member aeromodeling providing liability insurance coverage non-AMA member chartered club non-AMA member may fly chartered club field receive member liability insurance protection long flying under direct supervision club-designated Introductory Pilot Introductory Pilot must hold current AMA open membership license Intro Pilot classification Supervised flights must take place AMA chartered clubs field must closely supervised one-on-one relationship non-AMA member will have same liability insurance coverage other AMA members receive solely under direct one-on-one supervision Intro Pilot period 30 consecutive days starting first session No other AMA benefits provided non-AMA member Participation program time basis extension cannot granted reason program covers training activities does constitute permission fly organized event AMA members clubs sanctioned otherwise No AMA card will issued non-AMA member during 30-day introduction period AMA chartered club should participate Intro Pilot program Additionally club could establish time place set aside perform flight instruction Produce handbill outlining program assistance beginners Distribute information retail model merchants area will confront issues assisting merchant training beginners will membership drive chartered club will lessen beginners trauma finding suitable instruction hopefully lessen inherent disasters involved learning fly AMAmembers helping members Often Im questioned about dues structure consider following 151000 members 1998 total membership numbers over 30000 now receive reduced rate membership senior citizen category over 15000 receive reduced rate membership youth category 3000 reduced rate extra family membership program Yes Open Member adults slightly subsidized membership fees 48000 members Any member may request fully audited annual financial statement AMA slight duplication cost Members helping members AMA glue bonds modelers together Chartered clubs can own own flying field $ 250 per acre misprintkeep reading$ 250 per acre municipal government purchasing agent otherwise 50 percent fair market value land exists federal law known Recreational Public Purposes Act RIPP law almost unknown public deeper darker secret among federal employees Royal City Club Santa Fe NM has used federal law purchase Federal Bureau Land Management own flying site substantially reduced property cost Anywhere else exists federally available land program has potential Space precludes reviewing entire program Santa Fe flying field specifically Graciously member confronted program succeeded creating club-owned flying field unbelievably low dollar figure has volunteered handle questions concerning federal law relates creating own flying site has done Please contact Don W Fry 1921 Buffalo Dancer NE Albuquerque NM 87112 Phone collect please 505 293-6412 daylight hours mountain time zone Members helping members During Easter weekend 1999 visited numerous members clubs flying sites Albuquerque Santa Fe NM Thank gracious hospitality reacquainting modeling flying Land Enchantment AMA glue bonds Members helping members Flying Fun Fellowship Sandy Frank 1999 141 Jim Simpson AVP District VIII 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 phone 505 891-1336 E-mail Jimbonee@aolcom shown workshop ultra-light aerobatic Indoor Electric model patterned after IFO undertakes extensive beginners program modeling youth New Mexico information about beginners program schools assistance helping create similar program area please contact him directly Helen Stan Johnson proprietors Hobbies N Stuff Albuquerque NM have unique pilot training program customers send employee flying field flight training asked long send instructor field replied As long needed desire beginners become lifelong modelers hosted reception store met numerous members Albuquerque area Thank hospitality Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1609 Main St Williston ND 58801 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Salina KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-32 14 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 80919-1 788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News South Dakota Greetings balmy South South Dakota want let know about couple things have happening Beresford area past weeks First Beresford Area Radio Flyers sponsored postal duration contest SAM legal Old-Timer models summer fall contest open anyone District IX flew SAM legal Old-Timer model year about twenty entries sent during months May through August no entries submitted September October May winner Max Hansen Huron SD Max glided 80 Blitz Buggy 20 minutes 11 seconds May 23 Another Huron flier Dave Lentz won June contest Daves 87 Privateer glided 30 minutes 44 seconds June 6th truly Dave Larsen July winner 14 minute 36 second glide model Simplex enlarged 33% 80 span August Dean Everetts Sioux Falls took home award super flight 96 Lanzo Record Breaker Deans glide 85 minutes 59 seconds made August 29 also earned him distinction being 1998 winner BARF Postal Duration Contest have included photo Dean pulling Lanzo back pits Please let members District IX know will sponsoring contest again 1999 member District IX neighbors District VII would like participate can get official entry form contest rules sending SASE Dave Larsen Box 353 Alcester SD 57001 second happening Beresford field Third Annual BARE Frozen Finger Fun Fly held high noon January 1 1999 Beresford Field year temp 10 degrees snowing winds blowing 15 mph wind chill -20 real Frozen Finger event Five members attended fun fly banquet Three flyers got first flights 1999 five great time Photos event included anyone interested checking out BARF Web site please access wwwbmtcnet/-brjensenl Dave Larsen Secretart Beresford Area Radio Flyers BARE Box 353 Alcester SD 5700] Dean Everetts 1998 winner BARE Postal Duration Contest SAM legal Old-Timer models Club president Brad Jensen flies Gary Jobe right Roger Lang left hold survival blanket shelter against cold January 1 winds Gary Jobe Roger Lang watch Dave Larsens Arrowplane warmed Knipco heater prior frosty flight New Years Day 1999 intrepid group braved elements fly eat during Third Annual BARF Frozen Finger Fun Fly left David Larsen Gary Jobe Roger Lang Rob Ambur Brad Jensen News Colorado Well western Colorado have done again New Years Day held Second Annual Chili Fun-Fly annual salute Gods Balsa CA well-attended counted 18 pilots several wives mood batch chili temperature 44 degrees noon about three inches snow runway shoveled half runway left balance runway covered pilots skis airplanes did make offering gods Poor Jack Richardson forgot extend antenna takeoff Super Sport rolled right snow much left challenge rebuilding skills Please note Grand Mesa background about 45 miles away largest flat top mountain hemisphere Out flying site located county-owned recreation-only property tree anywhere just prairie dogs burrows lots great flying room 142 Model Aviation Everetts Sioux Falls SD pulls Lanzo Record Breaker back pits after successful flight Associate Vice Presidents Arizona / California / Hawaii / Guam / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone/Fax 602 728-9400 E-mail nchh @primenetcom htfp/Iwwwama-1 Ocom/ama Glenn Cafler Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kai Jensen Rano Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 562 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See laat montlia column addtional AVPa Coordinatora February 20 1999 AMA Hall Famer Dale Kim honored guest Second Annual Charlie Mackey Control Line Contest Dale recognized friends fellow modelers lifelong achievements Control Line modeling extraordinary contributions model aviation Saturday night banquet Dale presented AMA Fellow Award AMAs highest award excellence aeromodeling achievement Friends fellow modelers gather Saturday night banquet honor Dale Kim Pictured above Keith Storey L AMA Past President #9 Dale Kim Charlie Mackey best judge Control Line Precision Aerobatics AMA PAM PA Hall Famer Bob Palmer Bob seated next Sylvia Strickland judge intricacies precision maneuvers 1999 Charlie Mackey Annual Control Line Contest Mile Square Park Fountain Valley CA February 20-21 Pictured above John Miller kneeling Pete Peterson starting up Johns Old Time Stunter Twin Flight Streak Utah Gang known traveled down Salt Lake City attend years event Shawn Lenci member WAM contingent central northern California seen competing twoday event Shawn shadows eyes afternoon sun performs overhead maneuver Speedworid RIC Flyers located far northwest end Phoenix Valley Sun Speedworid few sites country has dedicated permanent RC Pylon racing facility site located near Wittmann AZ part professional multi-venue racing facility Though sport flying comprises majority dayto-day flying site hosts several Q 500 Q-40 Form 1 Warbird Racing events throughout year top five finishers Phoenix JR Gold Cup Chip Hyde Darrol Cady Rusty Van Baren Dave Shadel Bob Dible Next stop Merced CA big news national Pylon racing has first JR Gold Cup Race held Phoenix AZ February 27-28 1999 first race five-race series sponsored JR race wellattended 56 entries around country local NMPRA District II Race participants started arriving late week first racers field Saturday morning before sun came up pilots meeting completed 830 first heat off 900 Valley Sun provided two gorgeous days racing dust settled Sunday eight rounds racing complete thanks Jack Wismar CD Al Gier Jim Allen Speedworld RJC Flyers great event job well done Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn 1999 143 Speedworid RIC Flyers host first JR Gold Cup Race held Phoenix AZ February 27-28 first Q-40 race five-race series slated Phoenix AZ Merced CA Bowie MD Dayton OH ending Tangerine Florida Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 Email vpxipacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 26405 SE 160th St Issaquab WA 98027 Al Culver Bos 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98664 Reeves Lippincott 4400 Gray Wolf Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 months lead photo Turner site taken Dave Upton year marks second anniversary very important date Oregon Modelers new District XI missed story couple years ago 1996 Marion County decided shut down couple RC clubs flying sites what called Exclusive Farm Use land learned make possible modelers use farm land would necessary change law first possible probable would succeed Two gentlemen changed possible flat out doable men AMA member Van Moore member Salem R/C Pilots Association Club #535 Van both knowledge contacts totally invaluable pursuit goal Van Moore awards right hand Carl Weathers trophy given annually Keizer R/C Pilots individual deem has contributed the past year RC modeling other individual helpful sympathetic cause also instrumental getting bill passed Senator Bill Fisher Roseburg OR show Senator Fisher appreciation awarded AMA Distinguished Service Award Chuck Eads right Roseburg entrepreneur Umpqua Valley Modeler presents Senator Bill Fisher Award Roseburg Chamber Commerce Meeting Certainly wasnt just Van Senator Very active effort Alan Lasneski Doug Port John Stroup Vital legislators persuaded help cause Roger Weeks Ron Smuckle Al Szymanski Dan Dietz Other members AMA supplied both time money help achieve incredible first bill makes possible fly farm lands Oregon long farmer agrees Van Moore put lesson should gained Oregon Experience group individuals properly motivated fighting just cause can make difference could agree sure helps lot some individuals like Van John Doug Alan Roger Ron Al Dan Roy Holt CD Jets over Whidbey wrote got web site Jet contest up running site URL http//wwwfrugalcom/royholtlwhidbeyjets Jet enthusiasts other interested folks should go Whidbey Island 28-29 August join fun Pete Melin writes am having 8th Annual Melons Follies Fun Fly 27th June Turner field fun food flying As photo above shows its very nice place fly great low key event Congratulations Reeves Lippincott has selected Manager 99 F3A team Reeves wrote may have heard have appointed F3A Team Manager 1999 USA Team great honor able Cat both excited about going World Championships 10-19 September Pensacola FL have busy getting letters ready send out AMA clubs asking donations support USA Team am also working getting souvenir shirts hats jackets made Profits will go team fund Any requests info should addressed So want contribute its good cause Reeves will take money Would free expense-paid trip AMA Museum Flying Site AMA HQ Muncie side trip US Air Force Museum Wright Patterson AFB near Dayton OH sound like super deal Marymoor R/C Club came up fantastic raffle idea offering Puyallup $500 first prize includes airfare four nights accommodations two car rental $400 expenses winner will have full year make trip could take Nats cant make MAR/C event say like Open House 27 June want chance super trip call Tom Berry 425 883-8269 Ward Emigh 425 868-8000 Gene Sartore 425 226-2295 Model Aviation er OR home Salem R/C Pilots Association Dave Upton photo
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/07
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Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/07
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News View HQ Seepage 168 Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Executive Council Meeting Highlights Motions made April 24 1999 Executive Council Meeting Muncie IN below dat next qu January zal w o District X Vice President present meeting MOTION Moved W DeCou II seconded D Holland EVP grant River City Radio Controllers sum $2000 assist completing new runway MOTION passed 10 yes 1 no IX 1 abstain VIII following 2 mail votes included 1 Approve Safety Committees recommendation replace item 7 Safety Regulations Model Aircraft Gas Turbines effective October 24 1998 new item 7 follows 7 Turbine fueling handled following manner Propane fueling must accomplished remote Rer IN Please specific information required try limit request issue/question area away spectators engine start areas ignition sources B Fueling other combustible liquefied gasses may accomplished stan area C Starting personnel must assure tailpipe exhaust pointed away personnel fragile combustible items Spectators personnel non-essential starting process must maintain 25-foot spacing turbine start area Ed McCollough would like have noted phrase other combustible liquefied gasses needs further refinement MOTION passed unanimously 2 allow US submit bid host Electric World Championship held August 3-12 2000 San Diego California MOTION passed unanimously Model Aviation ng Mm omments e app roi other requests will schedule rounded i Museum Patron AMA Member others $25/hr $30/hr $3 5/hr SIO4 I-]mU IU LI11 [0] Charles Kelley AMA Education Committee Member Can recall experiencing fascination flight during youthful years Have spent countless hours watching airplanes taxi take off land local airport ever intrigued graceful maneuvering bird flew through air clear signs point attraction aviation growing deep within answered yes above questions good chance totally captivated first exposure model aviation Model aviation has provided varying degrees satisfaction lucky enough become involved early age Unfortunately unable nurture desire youth Growing up area distant airport unaware local modeling activities can account limited satisfaction Gazing occasional airplane passed miles overhead paper airplane dime-store balsa glider provided little satisfaction growing attraction aviation youthful attraction toward aviation restricted us enjoy modeling adults same desire continues burn hearts of nations youth Just like days old lucky ones will exposed model aviation early age knowing turn go unfortunate ones will continue wish dream desire continues grow burn deep within As unfortunate ones can recall first-hand growing desire get involved disappointment knowing go about motivating factors led join some modeling buddies create program opened door model aviation local youngsters During past twelve years have witnessed middle- high-school students participate briefly leave never return Apparently ones no deep interest aviation However good number continued return became active participants fun excitement model aviation strong attraction aviation us feel shared continued return As member Academy Model Aeronautics Education Committee make point visit AMA members possible usually flying sites attending monthly club meeting purpose get idea different activities being used introduce model aviation community specifically local youth During conversations will ask following two questions 1 established activity within club introduces local youth modeling 2 Does activity allow continued training guidance return faithfully demonstrate clear willingness learn few minor variations responses can classified following categories Yes question no question two introductory flight Yes questions two introductory flight training some extent club trainer instructors available very few show up take lessons No both questions willing Can show us no desire among members club establish type introductory activity have concluded abundance nations youth willing get involved model aviation some extent know go turn established modeling clubs over United States members willing provide some type exposure success clubs evidenced number youthful pilots flightline Considering majority flying sites located remote areas likelihood local youth just happening may remote members modeling community must reach out extend invitation local youth harbor fascination flight us familiar presents unique rewarding opportunity modeler club willing make effort identify two group eager youngsters willing become active modelers opportunity reach out activity goes beyond flying site endeavor extends invitation somewhere community intent such venture bring new membership flood flying site Therefore activity must well-planned two important steps planning determine focus efforts decide modeling activity will offer desired results community will have civic organizations might willing accommodate requests local YMCA Boys Girls Club Scout groups some examples nearby middle high school will full eager students club applied received AMA YES Grant funding selecting institution abused boys decision club members determine community organization should approached Education Committee Members have reviewed numerous programs have experienced various degrees success An interesting note no two programs alike Upon request AMA will provide information about programs reflection collective personalities responsible developing Information received AMA other outside source should serve possible suggestion activity must conform styles personalities will put final plan action best done having group brainstorming session Start making list activities member desires implement Qualify some method operation list complete review make changes necessary Chances program will arise has never tried before Patience key program actually starts Begin open mind realizing problems will occur Make note good not-so-good points make changes necessary Reaching out will bring increase membership sense moral satisfaction especially new member helped recruit successfully completes solo flight 1999 131 EC Meeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders Joe Beshar Coordinator 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Fax 201 261-0223 Tel 201 261-1281 FindingPreservingMaintaining finding landfills serving ideally use flying sites useful much usually idle already being used model flying sites searching locations can list use clubs seeking landfill permit need location list already flying landfill please send location can include listing see bumper sticker say hello driver vehicle will probably find FSA volunteer about joining rest FSA volunteers support flying sites highest priority heartbeat aeromodeling interested contact address heading column will happy send registration form dont squeal did come Upon incident have received response flier reports infraction field rule refuses disclose name guilty individual safety jeopardy loss flying site could occur generally respond dont believe Its always effective better nothing read following well-written editorial RIC Report editor Gordon Banks appeared November 1998 issue impressed read once Gordon writes it Please read being mindful cheating breaking rules get point suggest copy placed club bulletin board published newsletter knows just might help encourage policing field rules rse Crime report cheaters contests reasons cheating prevalent today too areas life because attitude Everybody else doing shouldnt Sadly too close truth ignored Too people cheat including some really dont want Some people cheat because feel have just keep playing field level theres root cause behind feeling too once time cheaters thieves reported discovered Somehow though us have duped accepting stupid ridiculous attitude reporting cheaters thieves wrong Some say shouldnt get involved Some say isnt business Someone does report crime may called Rat Fink Songbird some other mindless insult Well stop right now S Come folks Lets think about what doing owe loyalty cheat and/or steal others law abiding folks try live rules respect others rights property need change irresponsible Dont squeal people attitude whenever wherever see need adopt spread attitude whoever sees does report crime guilty aiding completion crime need speak out against break rules against sit quietly let others get away Call out see people cheating stealing Object hear someone insult another reporting crime Lets help put end preposterous attitude wherein wrong report wrongdoings wrongdoers Start right now . today . teach children show friends people report crimes should applauded rewarded insulted ridiculed Aiding cheat steal hurts honest moral among us Please think about let conscience guide number modelers country just might enough get attitude change swinging back right direction Wrongdoings should reported persons reporting should applauded and/or rewarded Just think much less wed paying taxes insurance people rewarded reporting wrongdoings should obvious us ones benefit stupid Dont Squeal policy crooks world Lets stop supporting start stopping includes people cheat contests steal rewards rightfully belonging whove worked hard earn 132 Model Aviation inted permission author audit report past year available upon request nominal fee below will find Schedule Operating Expenses As have few inquiries regarding operating expenses will present schedule first future columns will include different parts audit report entire report should presented October have specific questions concerns please call will happy discuss following statement enjoyment An alarm clock device waking up people have small children ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC SCHEDULES OF OPERATING EXPENSES YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 1998 AND 1997 OPERATING EXPENSES Salaries including contract services Fringe benefits payroll taxes Membership processing including supplies Utilities Marketing division Office expense Postage freight Telephone Bank charges fees Staff travel Equipment maintenance Printing duplicating Professional fees corporate Professional fees membership Insurance general Insurance membership Insurance administration Taxes other FAI programs NAA divisional fees Maintenance grounds Miscellaneous Real estate taxes Mortgage interest 1998 Amount Percent 202% 45 54 05 40 10 04 07 10 05 15 00 16 15 11 83 03 00 22 06 28 09 02 10 602% $1464118 324912 394265 40197 292451 72739 31338 49731 71152 36084 105599 337 112126 106070 73048 603529 22187 187 161555 41758 203636 63901 17931 $4358376 Until later . 1999 133 1997 Amount $1392399 321969 398747 39184 201307 93551 26614 49075 61916 32639 66005 20585 66403 88917 72698 607431 18341 59 133060 43187 139288 43070 20877 IIPA S4007730 Percent 197 45 56 06 28 13 04 07 09 04 09 03 09 13 10 86 03 00 19 06 20 06 03 10 566% Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont Don Kraffl Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 30 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Andrew Argenio 3 Sheila Ave Smithfield RI 02917 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator TBA FRED KRUSE Once again have report passing long-time modeler friend Fred passed away February 19 1999 after long illness active Salem Barnstormers Club Southern New Hampshire Radio Control Club first met Fred years ago CD Pattern contest active CD Leader Member AMA also active state local politics State Representative two terms served local school board will missed HENRY STRUCK Henry received AMA Fellow Award March spoke Henrys wife March 27 seems doing fine considering stroke last summer GEORGE WILSON George received AMA Distinguished Service Award March George has District frequency coordinator fifteen years has done excellent job present time George seriously ill will no longer frequency coordinator FREQUENCY COORDINATOR As noted above George Wilson will continuing position Until find person willing job please contact have radio problems desire use receivers check interference interested job have some background radio contact VERMONT AVP Bob Landry has advised going slow down modeling awhile restore some automobiles has Therefore asked find another AVP Vermont interested position let know CANADIAN FUN-FLY Carl Layden New Brunswick called advise fun-fly Amherst Nova Scotia July 3-4 1999 will grass field about info have interested give Carl call 506 832-1088 ELLINGION CT WW Giant Scale Fly-in will held July 11 1999 NCRCC field Ellington WW Golden Age aircraft eligible information call Paul Savastano 860 872-6303 STATE OF MAINE SCALE SHOOT OUT premier Scale event will take place August 7-8 1999 Grey Maine two days great flying Saturday evening cookout Call Ray Labonte 207 797-5196 details CONNECTICUT MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB following sent club president Carmen Luciano Dolly Curtis Interviews weekly cable show recently filmed documentary CMAC Stratford CT 30-minute show featured scratch-built quarter-scale model 1 915 Sikorsky S-16 model built Harry Hastedt Morris Pittorie plans reduced created photos measurements restored full-scale aircraft show highlights included historical review RC aviation Morgan Kaolian 52-year history CMAC President Carmen Luciano segment starring junior members club represented Richard Luciano Mat Pecoroni show announced local newspapers giving recognition club Pittorie Harry Hastedt Carmen Luciano Front row l-r Richard Luciano Matt Pecoroni MOUNT WASHINGTON VALLEY R/C CLUB February 13-14 1999 Mt Washington Valley RIC Club held its annual display models Mountain Valley Mall North Conway NH large number visitors 121 people signed register showing interest model aviation material pictures sent Percy Hill club secretary Model Aviation Farrar some models Mountain Valley Mall Show Ned Bryant models Paul Whetton Back row l-r Dolly Curtis producer Victor Cromwell cameraman Morris Sorry guys no names U] F-ti] [#b iii i New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Phone 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 decou@idtnet Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightutown NJ 08520-450 1 Roy Brown USAF AFCENT CMR 460 BOX 585 APO AE 09703 Ray Juschkus 59 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 James M Lewis PO 61 Ogdenburg NY 13669-0061 Bob McKay 109W Edward St Iselan NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Box 613 Camillus NY 13031 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodem 407 Willow Street Lockport NY 14094 Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock Court Saugerties NY 12477 Adam Settler 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Dr Endicott NY 137604329 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 53 Airport Dr Osmego County Airport Fulton NY 13069 315 598-6093 little catch-up some winter activities some excellent news regarding model aviation school systems March 6th 7th found Syracuse annual STARS/ARCS Forum Saturday followed STARS Sno-Fly Sunday forum informative always interesting sessions throughout day normal always changing subjects batteries covering tips tools techniques creating good-looking atrcraft has chance getting airborne Sno-Fly unique year due primarily fact indeed snow Three days prior event local pilots frantically removing skis reinstalling wheels Mother Nature took look quick talk CD Pete Seiffert decided dump Phoenix NY speak . snow over place Hot coffee great hotdogs hamburgers friendly swapping model aviation tales made enjoyable visit Really really cold too windy STARS pilot Fran Worth concentrates first mission day WRAM show year talking Bernie Liquorman MidHudson Modelmasters club mentioned spoke team students Marlboro Middle School competing New York Science Olympiad Propeller Propulsion event Mount St Mary College Newburgh second year particular event has included Olympiad Modelmasters used opportunity get put model aviation center stage local school system After being asked science teacher Laura Simons coordinate aspects competition Middle High school levels club organized building test flying sessions students well plan run competitions time time compete seasoned pilots well-tested aircraft rule High School Regional competition held Ulster Community College Modelmaster Lauren Duffy took second place Washingtonville flights about 30 seconds dozen teams hand competition Middle School competition Jessica Congemi Stephanie Kulaga represented Marlboro results tn tabulated champs sense students took great experience newfound appreciation model aviation away activity audience substantial obviously impressed organizers event participating school officials hearty congratulations student participants warm Thank Mid-Hudson Modelmasters involvement awareness building activity Key club players according written material Ive seen included Bernie Liquorman John Duffy Vie Nippert AVP Bill Poythress Jesse Aronstein Joe Ellen Miller Jim Catalano friend John Warner high school student Kris Harms Lauren Duffy gets wound up model flying lirtle help dad John Middle school participants Kenny Greiner Jerry Inkle Stephanie Kulaga Jessica Congemi Brianna Giacoia unbeatable New Jersey State Championship Olympiads held Middlesex County College March 23rd 1998 Gold Medalist Timothy Chaya 4H Club flyer mere 1 8 months stick n tissue experience successfully defended title flight 57 seconds Looks like local clubs could get lot very positive exposure . perhaps other benefits . getting involved model aviation local school level Adopt team Millenium Olympiad could make huge Next month trip club Westchester carrier event coverage multiple events out Long Island Get activity covered Send some stuff 1999 135 Associate Vice Presidents L Part Sno-Fly crowd gathers round coffeepot L-R AVP Dave Mathewson Wes Froats Mike Graham Dan Hurd Art Rose Bob Wassel • 1 ki 11 [ iEEE 11 1s] bE Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 E-mail amadiipenncom Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee esei Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 8911643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWis Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 idaCs Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 610 797-6597 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trayge PA 19426-2296 610 409-0129 Frank Noll 6042 Norwell Drive Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9232 Joe Otto 13065 Heath Road C5esterland OH 44026-3225 440 729-0185 E-mail JD5oAMA@AOLcom Matthew Turowski N R 63 Box 294 Dogwood Drive Drums PA 18222 717 788-0661 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO 905 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frerluency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 717 287-6970 Academy offers services club newer services producing custom clothing Advertisements have placed several recent issues Model Aviation additional information can obtained Shirley Cook Contact AMA Headquarters telephone 765 2871256 ext 211 E-mail shirleycmodeIaircraftorg JOHNSTOWN RIC CLUB Johnstown R/C Club held annual banquet last March Sam Kaplitz club president provided following picture festive event Highlighted event new AMA shirts According Sam club very happy great AMA/Johnstown shirts obtained Shirley Cook Johnstown Banquet Seated head table vice president Ed Develin newsletter editor Paul Yuhas treasurer Bob Steinlering Windsor School Elyria Ohio Phills sons Joe Mark Rob class According school administrators class big hit involved Phill summed up effort quote really gives good feeling spend time young people doing what enjoy building flying airplanes recommend everyone give little time talent rewards will can realize Young Astronauts hard work AMA Cubs teacher Mr DeRodes Windsor School students prepare first flight TIFFIN AERO MODELERS AVP Joe Vislay has very busy attending mall shows within area pictures depict some great models display Roger Miller talking other modelers LORAIN COUNTY R/C CLUB Phill Pfingsten vice president Lorain County PJC Club has spent last two This PT-9 scratch-built replica years assisting Young Astronauts class full-scale Air Force Museum OS-25 powered Q500 belongs Allan Weichman FLYING TIGERS Flying Tigers Toledo Ohio also great turnout annual mall show Joe Vislays words . Great weather great show ng Tigers president Jim Gray Flying Tigers member Ron Weber Crawford Bipe powered OS ERS 300 136 Model Aviation lie Mikolajezyks Extra 300 Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland/North Carolina Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 252 441-5855 Fax 252 441-6554 cforeman@modelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 410 969-9356 E-Mail bbabura@junocom Randy Elliott 103 Virginia Court Pulaski VA 24301 Home Phone 540 980-8461 Office Phone 540 994-2316 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757 421-4545 Office Phone 757 431-6009 E-Mail moultons@mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail flyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail vrcs38@aolcom Bliss Teague 625 5th Ave SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Home Phone 828 324-2164 Office Phone 828 733-9228 E-Mail blissteague@conninccom Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 Well its end March Outer Banks North Carolina still cold windy time column hits streets should nice warm lot flying going am looking possibility starting District IV Web site Steve Moulton AVPs has volunteered webmaster looking costs availability Steve has excellent background computers very capable setting up everything goes according plan Web site should place time read site established will District IV AMA members chartered clubs focus Whats Happening District IV later STATESVILLE EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL by Ben Crouch About month ago Statesville East Elementary School contacted club member Bob Mills about bringing special education class flying field demonstration visit arranged arrived sunny warm mornings February photo shows fine-looking group watching activities child given transmitter shown sticks moved different controls model changed attitude direction model airplane photo group having picnic lunch clubs bleachers photo shows group admiring club member Ronnie Milams Morris Big Boy Front row Kenny Terry Middle row Frisco Costagner Rachel Lamp Brooke Chumly Alex Luisi David Summers Travis Murphy Tywar Summers Back row Betty Lambert Peggy Brendle Kristy Manners Hank Weddington Bob Mills Cansel Brown Shelia Weaver DELAWARE RIC CLUB John Stare AVP District IV Along activities go Delaware RJC Club Lums Pond nicest fun Fun Scale Contest run Tony Albence Tony CDs somehow manages get plethora prizes event Robart particular big donor along Sig Futaba photo Sam Hallstrom left Steve Riddle matching Goldberg Chipmunks Next Rich Scott registration area last photo shows left right Paul Bryk Bill Bass Ed Fitzwater Doug Bond Tom Lahart Tony Albence Pat Bums Rick Scott last least go take kid flying 4July 1999 137 next photo Dick Slutzs Fun Scale Fokker E-3 Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Poerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 Soath 20Avenae Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 12051 322-2127 FAX 205252-2654 E-mail ama@scottnet WEB-PAGE h0p//wwwscoOnet/ama Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Or. Pnnsacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37817 John G Cooper 4788 Cloistnr Covn Memphin TN 36118 James Alvis 5426 wood Orivn Jackson MS 39211 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood 842 Meridian MS 39305 Louise Izzo 296 Huntridge Way Winteroprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorelee N Charleston SC 28405 Chris Joiner PG Boo 4469 Colombas GA 31904-0469 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave. Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 Fred Mulholland 15410 Stonecreek Ln Tampa FL 33613 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smyrva GA 30082 Melvin Sires 781 Boardman Rd. Aiken SC 29803 Lyman Slack 9015 SW 61st Av Gainsville FL 32608 Frank Tiano 15300 Estaxcia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N Rinver Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10397 Fajardo Poerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 804 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth BlackmaIl 207 W Sandcreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone l33l 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Woodvaliny Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Computer Science Technology Expert Tom Rhodes 9 New York Blvd Beverly Hills FL 34465 Phone 352 527-0674 352 795-2362 January February March winter months action Florida invited attend Warbirds over Florida bash co-hosted Chipola RC Aviators Southern Scale Warbirds Association friend AVP Chris Joiner invited Chris founders Southern Scale Warbirds organization just Georgia Alabama Florida Its over want information write Chris address above Fun-thing held old Marianna Airport huge WWII strip So what did see first little airplane above about size large model model Heres Charles Mosier Hartford Alabama 16-span Baby Great Lakes its 64 prop cruises 120 mph top speed 250 mph Only 498 pounds 85 HP Continental got out soon after didnt want see thing fly because Charles seemed like very nice man didnt want see him get squashed oversize toy Pictured above L-R Chris Joiner Glen Barnett Dale Cavin Rose Julie Cavin Dale Event Director Coordinator Chipola RC Aviators same weekend drifted down Tampa catch Bay City Spring IMAC Classic 411 Pattern Contest flyers Dont let anybody tell model airplane hobby family-oriented Heres living breathing proof Bay City Flyers has large open-air hangar its field sudden blast springlike rain herded everybody inside two seconds cleverly snapped few shots important flyers hovering inside also waiting sudden Florida rain quit L-R meet above Jan Sebroder good friend Don Shulman Bill Lairsey CD Wral Williamson Dons little kid Jason also famous Pattern flyer like Daddy Im always running pictures Jason week later visited Ocala Florida Kingdom Sun Pattern meet club field bottom previous column Contest Director Charles Gordon Mike Kingery Earl Shuholm Thirty-one pilots participated RC Pattern Contest John Schroder Evan Chapkis preparing model flight plane Sequel #404 Pattern ship next day weekend visited Lakeland Florida Fun-Fly Prop Busters Lakeland sponsors picture above Joshua Mack grandson WWII Fleet Biplane little kid looks happy Come think body field looked happy Toy airplanes make nice hobby important events Bagel Drop next snap below shows bagels hooked top planes Flyers include CD Jim Mahoney center Jeffrey Alspaugh Rick Rue De Jim Sanderfor Bill McGreevy gentleman immediate forefront doing dance Perhaps avoiding whirling spinning propellers doing correct thing Model Aviation some nice families Heres Michael Darleen Reyes baby Abby Meanwhile Gerrit Williams baby Conner Also other modelers wives children hovering around waiting funny weather change back again Illinois/Indiana Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 706 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 sysbauer@chanjecnsjjtedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 706 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1 202 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 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Eurgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct St Charles MO 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 123B Higginaville MO 64037 660 594-6264 Fax 660 564-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 http//wwwcsamiitedu/amadixt6/indexhtm Charleston IL Club #1888 Charleston RC Stone Flyers held annual Octoberfest years great success initial count planes 61 about 100 RC pilots attendance weather perfect throughout day brought out about 250 spectators Gary Hamm brought modified version Lanier Shrike put awesome display speed Shrike powered Rossi Quickee 500 engine turning 875 x 8 prop unofficial top recorded speed out dive radar gun 237 MPH Gary Hamm holding Quickie Shrike John Adams featured guest years flying event brought Giant Scale CAP 232 3W120 power plant Heres John plane Pictures information Bob Holmes Jacksonville IL Club #1328 Jacksonville Propkickers has several members helped Roger Russell complete project wanted complete long time Back SOs early 60s Rogers dad Mark Russell used fly Lou Andrews Guillow Trixter Beam As some us remember took time tune radio get escapement working time flight lasted Much time spent chasing plane something didnt work right Rogers dad passed away August 1996 always wanted build fly Trixter modern equipment Several friends got together got Trixter built flown modern equipment Merele Menezes quarterbacked whole project Pictured other members team L R John Stewart Jack Wable Roger Russell holding plane Chuck McCormick Next have cross-country flight 62 miles plane used Sig Kadet Sr Fox 40 16-ounce tank JR radio first picture has L R Jack Wahle driver second support vehicle John Stewart plane watcher second support vehicle Roger Russell pilot Kadet Sr John Hunter driver pilot pickup truck Chuck McCormick field observer have plane Roger Russell John Hunter John Stewart Jack Wahle flight 62 miles took 2514 minutes Thanks Roger pictures information Rockford IL Club # 1409 Winnebago Sport Modelers held annual fly-in Kieselburg Forest Preserve north Rockford IL field maintained Winnebago County Forest Preserve District have picture mall show joint venture Rock Valley R/C Flyers show held Machesney Park Mall Mark Boesen sent pictures text * July1999 139 Em] II1LSIUUmE14JJtE 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@postofficeworldnetattnet East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 Soapbox Dont tell cant happen cause can An eleven-year old boy hit RC airplane Great Britian killed standing spectator area plane whatever reason came down hit him back head Ambulance crews called boy confirmed dead scene father treated shock reported field happened very well-run Remember flying season has started think think think Ok good stuffi something really like talk about gentleman shown picture Mr Stan Spiewak Detroit MI presented AMA District Service Award distinguished tireless service AMA clubs model aviation Metro Detroit Area list services has provided over years would fill entire article Stan member Detroit Aero Modelers well other clubs area think helped clubs didnt belong Mr Mike Cuba president Detroit Aero Modelers RC Club shown presenting award Stan can add congratulations AMA can thank enough Thanks also due Andy Low District VII VP really helped award become reality ttttt Talk about dedication above picture taken back February annual ice fly held Tom Tiffords home Jordan Lake Lake Odessa MI cold windy good time Grand Rapids KRAM Lansing CARDS Buster clubs represented event Above photograph top three finishers division B grades 6-9 Propeller Propulsion event Science Olympiad state competition Minnesota L R Eric Garnett Kenwood JH Lakeville Rory Muzzy Olson SB Bloomington Byran Morkrid Delano JH Delano also top three finishers regional competition lot advice supplied members Minneapolis Model Aero Club Thanks Jim Ladwig picture text did manage get some mall shows during winter months River Valley Flyers held February Sbopko Plaza Mall Wisconsin Rapids WI About sixty put display club consists RC flyers interests gas glow electric power have total membership 50 about half displaying models picture last summer remind us flying again really use heads Remember take off engine running land wheels bottom Bye * 140 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line Tel 765 288-4899 extension 223 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 sfrank6g@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 Haakell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126-1A2 SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 4611 Gooch Dr Little Rock AR 72212 501 868-2604 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234972 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 AMA preceding statement question visiting throughout AMA District VIII ask question W7zy AMA Within column several following ones focus will attempt answer question showcasing AMA Members helping members exists multidimensional need within ranks AIVIA Very few beginners modeling now learn skills needed themselves good old days few ability construct fly therefore selftaught Some discouraged never learned destroyed much process days quality ARF trainers reliable equipment proven training processes steep learning curve well crashed equipment required AMA fostering quality training beginning modelers AMA Introductory Pilot Program program intended introduce nonAMA member aeromodeling providing liability insurance coverage non-AMA member chartered club non-AMA member may fly chartered club field receive member liability insurance protection long flying under direct supervision club-designated Introductory Pilot Introductory Pilot must hold current AMA open membership license Intro Pilot classification Supervised flights must take place AMA chartered clubs field must closely supervised one-on-one relationship non-AMA member will have same liability insurance coverage other AMA members receive solely under direct one-on-one supervision Intro Pilot period 30 consecutive days starting first session No other AMA benefits provided non-AMA member Participation program time basis extension cannot granted reason program covers training activities does constitute permission fly organized event AMA members clubs sanctioned otherwise No AMA card will issued non-AMA member during 30-day introduction period AMA chartered club should participate Intro Pilot program Additionally club could establish time place set aside perform flight instruction Produce handbill outlining program assistance beginners Distribute information retail model merchants area will confront issues assisting merchant training beginners will membership drive chartered club will lessen beginners trauma finding suitable instruction hopefully lessen inherent disasters involved learning fly AMAmembers helping members Often Im questioned about dues structure consider following 151000 members 1998 total membership numbers over 30000 now receive reduced rate membership senior citizen category over 15000 receive reduced rate membership youth category 3000 reduced rate extra family membership program Yes Open Member adults slightly subsidized membership fees 48000 members Any member may request fully audited annual financial statement AMA slight duplication cost Members helping members AMA glue bonds modelers together Chartered clubs can own own flying field $ 250 per acre misprintkeep reading$ 250 per acre municipal government purchasing agent otherwise 50 percent fair market value land exists federal law known Recreational Public Purposes Act RIPP law almost unknown public deeper darker secret among federal employees Royal City Club Santa Fe NM has used federal law purchase Federal Bureau Land Management own flying site substantially reduced property cost Anywhere else exists federally available land program has potential Space precludes reviewing entire program Santa Fe flying field specifically Graciously member confronted program succeeded creating club-owned flying field unbelievably low dollar figure has volunteered handle questions concerning federal law relates creating own flying site has done Please contact Don W Fry 1921 Buffalo Dancer NE Albuquerque NM 87112 Phone collect please 505 293-6412 daylight hours mountain time zone Members helping members During Easter weekend 1999 visited numerous members clubs flying sites Albuquerque Santa Fe NM Thank gracious hospitality reacquainting modeling flying Land Enchantment AMA glue bonds Members helping members Flying Fun Fellowship Sandy Frank 1999 141 Jim Simpson AVP District VIII 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 phone 505 891-1336 E-mail Jimbonee@aolcom shown workshop ultra-light aerobatic Indoor Electric model patterned after IFO undertakes extensive beginners program modeling youth New Mexico information about beginners program schools assistance helping create similar program area please contact him directly Helen Stan Johnson proprietors Hobbies N Stuff Albuquerque NM have unique pilot training program customers send employee flying field flight training asked long send instructor field replied As long needed desire beginners become lifelong modelers hosted reception store met numerous members Albuquerque area Thank hospitality Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1609 Main St Williston ND 58801 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Salina KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-32 14 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 80919-1 788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News South Dakota Greetings balmy South South Dakota want let know about couple things have happening Beresford area past weeks First Beresford Area Radio Flyers sponsored postal duration contest SAM legal Old-Timer models summer fall contest open anyone District IX flew SAM legal Old-Timer model year about twenty entries sent during months May through August no entries submitted September October May winner Max Hansen Huron SD Max glided 80 Blitz Buggy 20 minutes 11 seconds May 23 Another Huron flier Dave Lentz won June contest Daves 87 Privateer glided 30 minutes 44 seconds June 6th truly Dave Larsen July winner 14 minute 36 second glide model Simplex enlarged 33% 80 span August Dean Everetts Sioux Falls took home award super flight 96 Lanzo Record Breaker Deans glide 85 minutes 59 seconds made August 29 also earned him distinction being 1998 winner BARF Postal Duration Contest have included photo Dean pulling Lanzo back pits Please let members District IX know will sponsoring contest again 1999 member District IX neighbors District VII would like participate can get official entry form contest rules sending SASE Dave Larsen Box 353 Alcester SD 57001 second happening Beresford field Third Annual BARE Frozen Finger Fun Fly held high noon January 1 1999 Beresford Field year temp 10 degrees snowing winds blowing 15 mph wind chill -20 real Frozen Finger event Five members attended fun fly banquet Three flyers got first flights 1999 five great time Photos event included anyone interested checking out BARF Web site please access wwwbmtcnet/-brjensenl Dave Larsen Secretart Beresford Area Radio Flyers BARE Box 353 Alcester SD 5700] Dean Everetts 1998 winner BARE Postal Duration Contest SAM legal Old-Timer models Club president Brad Jensen flies Gary Jobe right Roger Lang left hold survival blanket shelter against cold January 1 winds Gary Jobe Roger Lang watch Dave Larsens Arrowplane warmed Knipco heater prior frosty flight New Years Day 1999 intrepid group braved elements fly eat during Third Annual BARF Frozen Finger Fun Fly left David Larsen Gary Jobe Roger Lang Rob Ambur Brad Jensen News Colorado Well western Colorado have done again New Years Day held Second Annual Chili Fun-Fly annual salute Gods Balsa CA well-attended counted 18 pilots several wives mood batch chili temperature 44 degrees noon about three inches snow runway shoveled half runway left balance runway covered pilots skis airplanes did make offering gods Poor Jack Richardson forgot extend antenna takeoff Super Sport rolled right snow much left challenge rebuilding skills Please note Grand Mesa background about 45 miles away largest flat top mountain hemisphere Out flying site located county-owned recreation-only property tree anywhere just prairie dogs burrows lots great flying room 142 Model Aviation Everetts Sioux Falls SD pulls Lanzo Record Breaker back pits after successful flight Associate Vice Presidents Arizona / California / Hawaii / Guam / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone/Fax 602 728-9400 E-mail nchh @primenetcom htfp/Iwwwama-1 Ocom/ama Glenn Cafler Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kai Jensen Rano Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 562 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See laat montlia column addtional AVPa Coordinatora February 20 1999 AMA Hall Famer Dale Kim honored guest Second Annual Charlie Mackey Control Line Contest Dale recognized friends fellow modelers lifelong achievements Control Line modeling extraordinary contributions model aviation Saturday night banquet Dale presented AMA Fellow Award AMAs highest award excellence aeromodeling achievement Friends fellow modelers gather Saturday night banquet honor Dale Kim Pictured above Keith Storey L AMA Past President #9 Dale Kim Charlie Mackey best judge Control Line Precision Aerobatics AMA PAM PA Hall Famer Bob Palmer Bob seated next Sylvia Strickland judge intricacies precision maneuvers 1999 Charlie Mackey Annual Control Line Contest Mile Square Park Fountain Valley CA February 20-21 Pictured above John Miller kneeling Pete Peterson starting up Johns Old Time Stunter Twin Flight Streak Utah Gang known traveled down Salt Lake City attend years event Shawn Lenci member WAM contingent central northern California seen competing twoday event Shawn shadows eyes afternoon sun performs overhead maneuver Speedworid RIC Flyers located far northwest end Phoenix Valley Sun Speedworid few sites country has dedicated permanent RC Pylon racing facility site located near Wittmann AZ part professional multi-venue racing facility Though sport flying comprises majority dayto-day flying site hosts several Q 500 Q-40 Form 1 Warbird Racing events throughout year top five finishers Phoenix JR Gold Cup Chip Hyde Darrol Cady Rusty Van Baren Dave Shadel Bob Dible Next stop Merced CA big news national Pylon racing has first JR Gold Cup Race held Phoenix AZ February 27-28 1999 first race five-race series sponsored JR race wellattended 56 entries around country local NMPRA District II Race participants started arriving late week first racers field Saturday morning before sun came up pilots meeting completed 830 first heat off 900 Valley Sun provided two gorgeous days racing dust settled Sunday eight rounds racing complete thanks Jack Wismar CD Al Gier Jim Allen Speedworld RJC Flyers great event job well done Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn 1999 143 Speedworid RIC Flyers host first JR Gold Cup Race held Phoenix AZ February 27-28 first Q-40 race five-race series slated Phoenix AZ Merced CA Bowie MD Dayton OH ending Tangerine Florida Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 Email vpxipacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 26405 SE 160th St Issaquab WA 98027 Al Culver Bos 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98664 Reeves Lippincott 4400 Gray Wolf Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 months lead photo Turner site taken Dave Upton year marks second anniversary very important date Oregon Modelers new District XI missed story couple years ago 1996 Marion County decided shut down couple RC clubs flying sites what called Exclusive Farm Use land learned make possible modelers use farm land would necessary change law first possible probable would succeed Two gentlemen changed possible flat out doable men AMA member Van Moore member Salem R/C Pilots Association Club #535 Van both knowledge contacts totally invaluable pursuit goal Van Moore awards right hand Carl Weathers trophy given annually Keizer R/C Pilots individual deem has contributed the past year RC modeling other individual helpful sympathetic cause also instrumental getting bill passed Senator Bill Fisher Roseburg OR show Senator Fisher appreciation awarded AMA Distinguished Service Award Chuck Eads right Roseburg entrepreneur Umpqua Valley Modeler presents Senator Bill Fisher Award Roseburg Chamber Commerce Meeting Certainly wasnt just Van Senator Very active effort Alan Lasneski Doug Port John Stroup Vital legislators persuaded help cause Roger Weeks Ron Smuckle Al Szymanski Dan Dietz Other members AMA supplied both time money help achieve incredible first bill makes possible fly farm lands Oregon long farmer agrees Van Moore put lesson should gained Oregon Experience group individuals properly motivated fighting just cause can make difference could agree sure helps lot some individuals like Van John Doug Alan Roger Ron Al Dan Roy Holt CD Jets over Whidbey wrote got web site Jet contest up running site URL http//wwwfrugalcom/royholtlwhidbeyjets Jet enthusiasts other interested folks should go Whidbey Island 28-29 August join fun Pete Melin writes am having 8th Annual Melons Follies Fun Fly 27th June Turner field fun food flying As photo above shows its very nice place fly great low key event Congratulations Reeves Lippincott has selected Manager 99 F3A team Reeves wrote may have heard have appointed F3A Team Manager 1999 USA Team great honor able Cat both excited about going World Championships 10-19 September Pensacola FL have busy getting letters ready send out AMA clubs asking donations support USA Team am also working getting souvenir shirts hats jackets made Profits will go team fund Any requests info should addressed So want contribute its good cause Reeves will take money Would free expense-paid trip AMA Museum Flying Site AMA HQ Muncie side trip US Air Force Museum Wright Patterson AFB near Dayton OH sound like super deal Marymoor R/C Club came up fantastic raffle idea offering Puyallup $500 first prize includes airfare four nights accommodations two car rental $400 expenses winner will have full year make trip could take Nats cant make MAR/C event say like Open House 27 June want chance super trip call Tom Berry 425 883-8269 Ward Emigh 425 868-8000 Gene Sartore 425 226-2295 Model Aviation er OR home Salem R/C Pilots Association Dave Upton photo
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News View HQ Seepage 168 Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Executive Council Meeting Highlights Motions made April 24 1999 Executive Council Meeting Muncie IN below dat next qu January zal w o District X Vice President present meeting MOTION Moved W DeCou II seconded D Holland EVP grant River City Radio Controllers sum $2000 assist completing new runway MOTION passed 10 yes 1 no IX 1 abstain VIII following 2 mail votes included 1 Approve Safety Committees recommendation replace item 7 Safety Regulations Model Aircraft Gas Turbines effective October 24 1998 new item 7 follows 7 Turbine fueling handled following manner Propane fueling must accomplished remote Rer IN Please specific information required try limit request issue/question area away spectators engine start areas ignition sources B Fueling other combustible liquefied gasses may accomplished stan area C Starting personnel must assure tailpipe exhaust pointed away personnel fragile combustible items Spectators personnel non-essential starting process must maintain 25-foot spacing turbine start area Ed McCollough would like have noted phrase other combustible liquefied gasses needs further refinement MOTION passed unanimously 2 allow US submit bid host Electric World Championship held August 3-12 2000 San Diego California MOTION passed unanimously Model Aviation ng Mm omments e app roi other requests will schedule rounded i Museum Patron AMA Member others $25/hr $30/hr $3 5/hr SIO4 I-]mU IU LI11 [0] Charles Kelley AMA Education Committee Member Can recall experiencing fascination flight during youthful years Have spent countless hours watching airplanes taxi take off land local airport ever intrigued graceful maneuvering bird flew through air clear signs point attraction aviation growing deep within answered yes above questions good chance totally captivated first exposure model aviation Model aviation has provided varying degrees satisfaction lucky enough become involved early age Unfortunately unable nurture desire youth Growing up area distant airport unaware local modeling activities can account limited satisfaction Gazing occasional airplane passed miles overhead paper airplane dime-store balsa glider provided little satisfaction growing attraction aviation youthful attraction toward aviation restricted us enjoy modeling adults same desire continues burn hearts of nations youth Just like days old lucky ones will exposed model aviation early age knowing turn go unfortunate ones will continue wish dream desire continues grow burn deep within As unfortunate ones can recall first-hand growing desire get involved disappointment knowing go about motivating factors led join some modeling buddies create program opened door model aviation local youngsters During past twelve years have witnessed middle- high-school students participate briefly leave never return Apparently ones no deep interest aviation However good number continued return became active participants fun excitement model aviation strong attraction aviation us feel shared continued return As member Academy Model Aeronautics Education Committee make point visit AMA members possible usually flying sites attending monthly club meeting purpose get idea different activities being used introduce model aviation community specifically local youth During conversations will ask following two questions 1 established activity within club introduces local youth modeling 2 Does activity allow continued training guidance return faithfully demonstrate clear willingness learn few minor variations responses can classified following categories Yes question no question two introductory flight Yes questions two introductory flight training some extent club trainer instructors available very few show up take lessons No both questions willing Can show us no desire among members club establish type introductory activity have concluded abundance nations youth willing get involved model aviation some extent know go turn established modeling clubs over United States members willing provide some type exposure success clubs evidenced number youthful pilots flightline Considering majority flying sites located remote areas likelihood local youth just happening may remote members modeling community must reach out extend invitation local youth harbor fascination flight us familiar presents unique rewarding opportunity modeler club willing make effort identify two group eager youngsters willing become active modelers opportunity reach out activity goes beyond flying site endeavor extends invitation somewhere community intent such venture bring new membership flood flying site Therefore activity must well-planned two important steps planning determine focus efforts decide modeling activity will offer desired results community will have civic organizations might willing accommodate requests local YMCA Boys Girls Club Scout groups some examples nearby middle high school will full eager students club applied received AMA YES Grant funding selecting institution abused boys decision club members determine community organization should approached Education Committee Members have reviewed numerous programs have experienced various degrees success An interesting note no two programs alike Upon request AMA will provide information about programs reflection collective personalities responsible developing Information received AMA other outside source should serve possible suggestion activity must conform styles personalities will put final plan action best done having group brainstorming session Start making list activities member desires implement Qualify some method operation list complete review make changes necessary Chances program will arise has never tried before Patience key program actually starts Begin open mind realizing problems will occur Make note good not-so-good points make changes necessary Reaching out will bring increase membership sense moral satisfaction especially new member helped recruit successfully completes solo flight 1999 131 EC Meeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders Joe Beshar Coordinator 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Fax 201 261-0223 Tel 201 261-1281 FindingPreservingMaintaining finding landfills serving ideally use flying sites useful much usually idle already being used model flying sites searching locations can list use clubs seeking landfill permit need location list already flying landfill please send location can include listing see bumper sticker say hello driver vehicle will probably find FSA volunteer about joining rest FSA volunteers support flying sites highest priority heartbeat aeromodeling interested contact address heading column will happy send registration form dont squeal did come Upon incident have received response flier reports infraction field rule refuses disclose name guilty individual safety jeopardy loss flying site could occur generally respond dont believe Its always effective better nothing read following well-written editorial RIC Report editor Gordon Banks appeared November 1998 issue impressed read once Gordon writes it Please read being mindful cheating breaking rules get point suggest copy placed club bulletin board published newsletter knows just might help encourage policing field rules rse Crime report cheaters contests reasons cheating prevalent today too areas life because attitude Everybody else doing shouldnt Sadly too close truth ignored Too people cheat including some really dont want Some people cheat because feel have just keep playing field level theres root cause behind feeling too once time cheaters thieves reported discovered Somehow though us have duped accepting stupid ridiculous attitude reporting cheaters thieves wrong Some say shouldnt get involved Some say isnt business Someone does report crime may called Rat Fink Songbird some other mindless insult Well stop right now S Come folks Lets think about what doing owe loyalty cheat and/or steal others law abiding folks try live rules respect others rights property need change irresponsible Dont squeal people attitude whenever wherever see need adopt spread attitude whoever sees does report crime guilty aiding completion crime need speak out against break rules against sit quietly let others get away Call out see people cheating stealing Object hear someone insult another reporting crime Lets help put end preposterous attitude wherein wrong report wrongdoings wrongdoers Start right now . today . teach children show friends people report crimes should applauded rewarded insulted ridiculed Aiding cheat steal hurts honest moral among us Please think about let conscience guide number modelers country just might enough get attitude change swinging back right direction Wrongdoings should reported persons reporting should applauded and/or rewarded Just think much less wed paying taxes insurance people rewarded reporting wrongdoings should obvious us ones benefit stupid Dont Squeal policy crooks world Lets stop supporting start stopping includes people cheat contests steal rewards rightfully belonging whove worked hard earn 132 Model Aviation inted permission author audit report past year available upon request nominal fee below will find Schedule Operating Expenses As have few inquiries regarding operating expenses will present schedule first future columns will include different parts audit report entire report should presented October have specific questions concerns please call will happy discuss following statement enjoyment An alarm clock device waking up people have small children ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC SCHEDULES OF OPERATING EXPENSES YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 1998 AND 1997 OPERATING EXPENSES Salaries including contract services Fringe benefits payroll taxes Membership processing including supplies Utilities Marketing division Office expense Postage freight Telephone Bank charges fees Staff travel Equipment maintenance Printing duplicating Professional fees corporate Professional fees membership Insurance general Insurance membership Insurance administration Taxes other FAI programs NAA divisional fees Maintenance grounds Miscellaneous Real estate taxes Mortgage interest 1998 Amount Percent 202% 45 54 05 40 10 04 07 10 05 15 00 16 15 11 83 03 00 22 06 28 09 02 10 602% $1464118 324912 394265 40197 292451 72739 31338 49731 71152 36084 105599 337 112126 106070 73048 603529 22187 187 161555 41758 203636 63901 17931 $4358376 Until later . 1999 133 1997 Amount $1392399 321969 398747 39184 201307 93551 26614 49075 61916 32639 66005 20585 66403 88917 72698 607431 18341 59 133060 43187 139288 43070 20877 IIPA S4007730 Percent 197 45 56 06 28 13 04 07 09 04 09 03 09 13 10 86 03 00 19 06 20 06 03 10 566% Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont Don Kraffl Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 30 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Andrew Argenio 3 Sheila Ave Smithfield RI 02917 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator TBA FRED KRUSE Once again have report passing long-time modeler friend Fred passed away February 19 1999 after long illness active Salem Barnstormers Club Southern New Hampshire Radio Control Club first met Fred years ago CD Pattern contest active CD Leader Member AMA also active state local politics State Representative two terms served local school board will missed HENRY STRUCK Henry received AMA Fellow Award March spoke Henrys wife March 27 seems doing fine considering stroke last summer GEORGE WILSON George received AMA Distinguished Service Award March George has District frequency coordinator fifteen years has done excellent job present time George seriously ill will no longer frequency coordinator FREQUENCY COORDINATOR As noted above George Wilson will continuing position Until find person willing job please contact have radio problems desire use receivers check interference interested job have some background radio contact VERMONT AVP Bob Landry has advised going slow down modeling awhile restore some automobiles has Therefore asked find another AVP Vermont interested position let know CANADIAN FUN-FLY Carl Layden New Brunswick called advise fun-fly Amherst Nova Scotia July 3-4 1999 will grass field about info have interested give Carl call 506 832-1088 ELLINGION CT WW Giant Scale Fly-in will held July 11 1999 NCRCC field Ellington WW Golden Age aircraft eligible information call Paul Savastano 860 872-6303 STATE OF MAINE SCALE SHOOT OUT premier Scale event will take place August 7-8 1999 Grey Maine two days great flying Saturday evening cookout Call Ray Labonte 207 797-5196 details CONNECTICUT MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB following sent club president Carmen Luciano Dolly Curtis Interviews weekly cable show recently filmed documentary CMAC Stratford CT 30-minute show featured scratch-built quarter-scale model 1 915 Sikorsky S-16 model built Harry Hastedt Morris Pittorie plans reduced created photos measurements restored full-scale aircraft show highlights included historical review RC aviation Morgan Kaolian 52-year history CMAC President Carmen Luciano segment starring junior members club represented Richard Luciano Mat Pecoroni show announced local newspapers giving recognition club Pittorie Harry Hastedt Carmen Luciano Front row l-r Richard Luciano Matt Pecoroni MOUNT WASHINGTON VALLEY R/C CLUB February 13-14 1999 Mt Washington Valley RIC Club held its annual display models Mountain Valley Mall North Conway NH large number visitors 121 people signed register showing interest model aviation material pictures sent Percy Hill club secretary Model Aviation Farrar some models Mountain Valley Mall Show Ned Bryant models Paul Whetton Back row l-r Dolly Curtis producer Victor Cromwell cameraman Morris Sorry guys no names U] F-ti] [#b iii i New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Phone 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 decou@idtnet Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightutown NJ 08520-450 1 Roy Brown USAF AFCENT CMR 460 BOX 585 APO AE 09703 Ray Juschkus 59 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 James M Lewis PO 61 Ogdenburg NY 13669-0061 Bob McKay 109W Edward St Iselan NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Box 613 Camillus NY 13031 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodem 407 Willow Street Lockport NY 14094 Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock Court Saugerties NY 12477 Adam Settler 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Dr Endicott NY 137604329 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 53 Airport Dr Osmego County Airport Fulton NY 13069 315 598-6093 little catch-up some winter activities some excellent news regarding model aviation school systems March 6th 7th found Syracuse annual STARS/ARCS Forum Saturday followed STARS Sno-Fly Sunday forum informative always interesting sessions throughout day normal always changing subjects batteries covering tips tools techniques creating good-looking atrcraft has chance getting airborne Sno-Fly unique year due primarily fact indeed snow Three days prior event local pilots frantically removing skis reinstalling wheels Mother Nature took look quick talk CD Pete Seiffert decided dump Phoenix NY speak . snow over place Hot coffee great hotdogs hamburgers friendly swapping model aviation tales made enjoyable visit Really really cold too windy STARS pilot Fran Worth concentrates first mission day WRAM show year talking Bernie Liquorman MidHudson Modelmasters club mentioned spoke team students Marlboro Middle School competing New York Science Olympiad Propeller Propulsion event Mount St Mary College Newburgh second year particular event has included Olympiad Modelmasters used opportunity get put model aviation center stage local school system After being asked science teacher Laura Simons coordinate aspects competition Middle High school levels club organized building test flying sessions students well plan run competitions time time compete seasoned pilots well-tested aircraft rule High School Regional competition held Ulster Community College Modelmaster Lauren Duffy took second place Washingtonville flights about 30 seconds dozen teams hand competition Middle School competition Jessica Congemi Stephanie Kulaga represented Marlboro results tn tabulated champs sense students took great experience newfound appreciation model aviation away activity audience substantial obviously impressed organizers event participating school officials hearty congratulations student participants warm Thank Mid-Hudson Modelmasters involvement awareness building activity Key club players according written material Ive seen included Bernie Liquorman John Duffy Vie Nippert AVP Bill Poythress Jesse Aronstein Joe Ellen Miller Jim Catalano friend John Warner high school student Kris Harms Lauren Duffy gets wound up model flying lirtle help dad John Middle school participants Kenny Greiner Jerry Inkle Stephanie Kulaga Jessica Congemi Brianna Giacoia unbeatable New Jersey State Championship Olympiads held Middlesex County College March 23rd 1998 Gold Medalist Timothy Chaya 4H Club flyer mere 1 8 months stick n tissue experience successfully defended title flight 57 seconds Looks like local clubs could get lot very positive exposure . perhaps other benefits . getting involved model aviation local school level Adopt team Millenium Olympiad could make huge Next month trip club Westchester carrier event coverage multiple events out Long Island Get activity covered Send some stuff 1999 135 Associate Vice Presidents L Part Sno-Fly crowd gathers round coffeepot L-R AVP Dave Mathewson Wes Froats Mike Graham Dan Hurd Art Rose Bob Wassel • 1 ki 11 [ iEEE 11 1s] bE Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 E-mail amadiipenncom Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee esei Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 8911643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWis Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 idaCs Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 610 797-6597 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trayge PA 19426-2296 610 409-0129 Frank Noll 6042 Norwell Drive Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9232 Joe Otto 13065 Heath Road C5esterland OH 44026-3225 440 729-0185 E-mail JD5oAMA@AOLcom Matthew Turowski N R 63 Box 294 Dogwood Drive Drums PA 18222 717 788-0661 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO 905 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frerluency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 717 287-6970 Academy offers services club newer services producing custom clothing Advertisements have placed several recent issues Model Aviation additional information can obtained Shirley Cook Contact AMA Headquarters telephone 765 2871256 ext 211 E-mail shirleycmodeIaircraftorg JOHNSTOWN RIC CLUB Johnstown R/C Club held annual banquet last March Sam Kaplitz club president provided following picture festive event Highlighted event new AMA shirts According Sam club very happy great AMA/Johnstown shirts obtained Shirley Cook Johnstown Banquet Seated head table vice president Ed Develin newsletter editor Paul Yuhas treasurer Bob Steinlering Windsor School Elyria Ohio Phills sons Joe Mark Rob class According school administrators class big hit involved Phill summed up effort quote really gives good feeling spend time young people doing what enjoy building flying airplanes recommend everyone give little time talent rewards will can realize Young Astronauts hard work AMA Cubs teacher Mr DeRodes Windsor School students prepare first flight TIFFIN AERO MODELERS AVP Joe Vislay has very busy attending mall shows within area pictures depict some great models display Roger Miller talking other modelers LORAIN COUNTY R/C CLUB Phill Pfingsten vice president Lorain County PJC Club has spent last two This PT-9 scratch-built replica years assisting Young Astronauts class full-scale Air Force Museum OS-25 powered Q500 belongs Allan Weichman FLYING TIGERS Flying Tigers Toledo Ohio also great turnout annual mall show Joe Vislays words . Great weather great show ng Tigers president Jim Gray Flying Tigers member Ron Weber Crawford Bipe powered OS ERS 300 136 Model Aviation lie Mikolajezyks Extra 300 Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland/North Carolina Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 252 441-5855 Fax 252 441-6554 cforeman@modelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 410 969-9356 E-Mail bbabura@junocom Randy Elliott 103 Virginia Court Pulaski VA 24301 Home Phone 540 980-8461 Office Phone 540 994-2316 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757 421-4545 Office Phone 757 431-6009 E-Mail moultons@mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail flyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail vrcs38@aolcom Bliss Teague 625 5th Ave SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Home Phone 828 324-2164 Office Phone 828 733-9228 E-Mail blissteague@conninccom Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 Well its end March Outer Banks North Carolina still cold windy time column hits streets should nice warm lot flying going am looking possibility starting District IV Web site Steve Moulton AVPs has volunteered webmaster looking costs availability Steve has excellent background computers very capable setting up everything goes according plan Web site should place time read site established will District IV AMA members chartered clubs focus Whats Happening District IV later STATESVILLE EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL by Ben Crouch About month ago Statesville East Elementary School contacted club member Bob Mills about bringing special education class flying field demonstration visit arranged arrived sunny warm mornings February photo shows fine-looking group watching activities child given transmitter shown sticks moved different controls model changed attitude direction model airplane photo group having picnic lunch clubs bleachers photo shows group admiring club member Ronnie Milams Morris Big Boy Front row Kenny Terry Middle row Frisco Costagner Rachel Lamp Brooke Chumly Alex Luisi David Summers Travis Murphy Tywar Summers Back row Betty Lambert Peggy Brendle Kristy Manners Hank Weddington Bob Mills Cansel Brown Shelia Weaver DELAWARE RIC CLUB John Stare AVP District IV Along activities go Delaware RJC Club Lums Pond nicest fun Fun Scale Contest run Tony Albence Tony CDs somehow manages get plethora prizes event Robart particular big donor along Sig Futaba photo Sam Hallstrom left Steve Riddle matching Goldberg Chipmunks Next Rich Scott registration area last photo shows left right Paul Bryk Bill Bass Ed Fitzwater Doug Bond Tom Lahart Tony Albence Pat Bums Rick Scott last least go take kid flying 4July 1999 137 next photo Dick Slutzs Fun Scale Fokker E-3 Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Poerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 Soath 20Avenae Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 12051 322-2127 FAX 205252-2654 E-mail ama@scottnet WEB-PAGE h0p//wwwscoOnet/ama Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Or. Pnnsacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37817 John G Cooper 4788 Cloistnr Covn Memphin TN 36118 James Alvis 5426 wood Orivn Jackson MS 39211 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood 842 Meridian MS 39305 Louise Izzo 296 Huntridge Way Winteroprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorelee N Charleston SC 28405 Chris Joiner PG Boo 4469 Colombas GA 31904-0469 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave. Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 Fred Mulholland 15410 Stonecreek Ln Tampa FL 33613 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smyrva GA 30082 Melvin Sires 781 Boardman Rd. Aiken SC 29803 Lyman Slack 9015 SW 61st Av Gainsville FL 32608 Frank Tiano 15300 Estaxcia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N Rinver Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10397 Fajardo Poerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 804 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth BlackmaIl 207 W Sandcreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone l33l 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Woodvaliny Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Computer Science Technology Expert Tom Rhodes 9 New York Blvd Beverly Hills FL 34465 Phone 352 527-0674 352 795-2362 January February March winter months action Florida invited attend Warbirds over Florida bash co-hosted Chipola RC Aviators Southern Scale Warbirds Association friend AVP Chris Joiner invited Chris founders Southern Scale Warbirds organization just Georgia Alabama Florida Its over want information write Chris address above Fun-thing held old Marianna Airport huge WWII strip So what did see first little airplane above about size large model model Heres Charles Mosier Hartford Alabama 16-span Baby Great Lakes its 64 prop cruises 120 mph top speed 250 mph Only 498 pounds 85 HP Continental got out soon after didnt want see thing fly because Charles seemed like very nice man didnt want see him get squashed oversize toy Pictured above L-R Chris Joiner Glen Barnett Dale Cavin Rose Julie Cavin Dale Event Director Coordinator Chipola RC Aviators same weekend drifted down Tampa catch Bay City Spring IMAC Classic 411 Pattern Contest flyers Dont let anybody tell model airplane hobby family-oriented Heres living breathing proof Bay City Flyers has large open-air hangar its field sudden blast springlike rain herded everybody inside two seconds cleverly snapped few shots important flyers hovering inside also waiting sudden Florida rain quit L-R meet above Jan Sebroder good friend Don Shulman Bill Lairsey CD Wral Williamson Dons little kid Jason also famous Pattern flyer like Daddy Im always running pictures Jason week later visited Ocala Florida Kingdom Sun Pattern meet club field bottom previous column Contest Director Charles Gordon Mike Kingery Earl Shuholm Thirty-one pilots participated RC Pattern Contest John Schroder Evan Chapkis preparing model flight plane Sequel #404 Pattern ship next day weekend visited Lakeland Florida Fun-Fly Prop Busters Lakeland sponsors picture above Joshua Mack grandson WWII Fleet Biplane little kid looks happy Come think body field looked happy Toy airplanes make nice hobby important events Bagel Drop next snap below shows bagels hooked top planes Flyers include CD Jim Mahoney center Jeffrey Alspaugh Rick Rue De Jim Sanderfor Bill McGreevy gentleman immediate forefront doing dance Perhaps avoiding whirling spinning propellers doing correct thing Model Aviation some nice families Heres Michael Darleen Reyes baby Abby Meanwhile Gerrit Williams baby Conner Also other modelers wives children hovering around waiting funny weather change back again Illinois/Indiana Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 706 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 sysbauer@chanjecnsjjtedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 706 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1 202 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 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Eurgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct St Charles MO 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 123B Higginaville MO 64037 660 594-6264 Fax 660 564-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 http//wwwcsamiitedu/amadixt6/indexhtm Charleston IL Club #1888 Charleston RC Stone Flyers held annual Octoberfest years great success initial count planes 61 about 100 RC pilots attendance weather perfect throughout day brought out about 250 spectators Gary Hamm brought modified version Lanier Shrike put awesome display speed Shrike powered Rossi Quickee 500 engine turning 875 x 8 prop unofficial top recorded speed out dive radar gun 237 MPH Gary Hamm holding Quickie Shrike John Adams featured guest years flying event brought Giant Scale CAP 232 3W120 power plant Heres John plane Pictures information Bob Holmes Jacksonville IL Club #1328 Jacksonville Propkickers has several members helped Roger Russell complete project wanted complete long time Back SOs early 60s Rogers dad Mark Russell used fly Lou Andrews Guillow Trixter Beam As some us remember took time tune radio get escapement working time flight lasted Much time spent chasing plane something didnt work right Rogers dad passed away August 1996 always wanted build fly Trixter modern equipment Several friends got together got Trixter built flown modern equipment Merele Menezes quarterbacked whole project Pictured other members team L R John Stewart Jack Wable Roger Russell holding plane Chuck McCormick Next have cross-country flight 62 miles plane used Sig Kadet Sr Fox 40 16-ounce tank JR radio first picture has L R Jack Wahle driver second support vehicle John Stewart plane watcher second support vehicle Roger Russell pilot Kadet Sr John Hunter driver pilot pickup truck Chuck McCormick field observer have plane Roger Russell John Hunter John Stewart Jack Wahle flight 62 miles took 2514 minutes Thanks Roger pictures information Rockford IL Club # 1409 Winnebago Sport Modelers held annual fly-in Kieselburg Forest Preserve north Rockford IL field maintained Winnebago County Forest Preserve District have picture mall show joint venture Rock Valley R/C Flyers show held Machesney Park Mall Mark Boesen sent pictures text * July1999 139 Em] II1LSIUUmE14JJtE 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@postofficeworldnetattnet East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 Soapbox Dont tell cant happen cause can An eleven-year old boy hit RC airplane Great Britian killed standing spectator area plane whatever reason came down hit him back head Ambulance crews called boy confirmed dead scene father treated shock reported field happened very well-run Remember flying season has started think think think Ok good stuffi something really like talk about gentleman shown picture Mr Stan Spiewak Detroit MI presented AMA District Service Award distinguished tireless service AMA clubs model aviation Metro Detroit Area list services has provided over years would fill entire article Stan member Detroit Aero Modelers well other clubs area think helped clubs didnt belong Mr Mike Cuba president Detroit Aero Modelers RC Club shown presenting award Stan can add congratulations AMA can thank enough Thanks also due Andy Low District VII VP really helped award become reality ttttt Talk about dedication above picture taken back February annual ice fly held Tom Tiffords home Jordan Lake Lake Odessa MI cold windy good time Grand Rapids KRAM Lansing CARDS Buster clubs represented event Above photograph top three finishers division B grades 6-9 Propeller Propulsion event Science Olympiad state competition Minnesota L R Eric Garnett Kenwood JH Lakeville Rory Muzzy Olson SB Bloomington Byran Morkrid Delano JH Delano also top three finishers regional competition lot advice supplied members Minneapolis Model Aero Club Thanks Jim Ladwig picture text did manage get some mall shows during winter months River Valley Flyers held February Sbopko Plaza Mall Wisconsin Rapids WI About sixty put display club consists RC flyers interests gas glow electric power have total membership 50 about half displaying models picture last summer remind us flying again really use heads Remember take off engine running land wheels bottom Bye * 140 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line Tel 765 288-4899 extension 223 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 sfrank6g@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 Haakell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126-1A2 SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 4611 Gooch Dr Little Rock AR 72212 501 868-2604 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234972 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 AMA preceding statement question visiting throughout AMA District VIII ask question W7zy AMA Within column several following ones focus will attempt answer question showcasing AMA Members helping members exists multidimensional need within ranks AIVIA Very few beginners modeling now learn skills needed themselves good old days few ability construct fly therefore selftaught Some discouraged never learned destroyed much process days quality ARF trainers reliable equipment proven training processes steep learning curve well crashed equipment required AMA fostering quality training beginning modelers AMA Introductory Pilot Program program intended introduce nonAMA member aeromodeling providing liability insurance coverage non-AMA member chartered club non-AMA member may fly chartered club field receive member liability insurance protection long flying under direct supervision club-designated Introductory Pilot Introductory Pilot must hold current AMA open membership license Intro Pilot classification Supervised flights must take place AMA chartered clubs field must closely supervised one-on-one relationship non-AMA member will have same liability insurance coverage other AMA members receive solely under direct one-on-one supervision Intro Pilot period 30 consecutive days starting first session No other AMA benefits provided non-AMA member Participation program time basis extension cannot granted reason program covers training activities does constitute permission fly organized event AMA members clubs sanctioned otherwise No AMA card will issued non-AMA member during 30-day introduction period AMA chartered club should participate Intro Pilot program Additionally club could establish time place set aside perform flight instruction Produce handbill outlining program assistance beginners Distribute information retail model merchants area will confront issues assisting merchant training beginners will membership drive chartered club will lessen beginners trauma finding suitable instruction hopefully lessen inherent disasters involved learning fly AMAmembers helping members Often Im questioned about dues structure consider following 151000 members 1998 total membership numbers over 30000 now receive reduced rate membership senior citizen category over 15000 receive reduced rate membership youth category 3000 reduced rate extra family membership program Yes Open Member adults slightly subsidized membership fees 48000 members Any member may request fully audited annual financial statement AMA slight duplication cost Members helping members AMA glue bonds modelers together Chartered clubs can own own flying field $ 250 per acre misprintkeep reading$ 250 per acre municipal government purchasing agent otherwise 50 percent fair market value land exists federal law known Recreational Public Purposes Act RIPP law almost unknown public deeper darker secret among federal employees Royal City Club Santa Fe NM has used federal law purchase Federal Bureau Land Management own flying site substantially reduced property cost Anywhere else exists federally available land program has potential Space precludes reviewing entire program Santa Fe flying field specifically Graciously member confronted program succeeded creating club-owned flying field unbelievably low dollar figure has volunteered handle questions concerning federal law relates creating own flying site has done Please contact Don W Fry 1921 Buffalo Dancer NE Albuquerque NM 87112 Phone collect please 505 293-6412 daylight hours mountain time zone Members helping members During Easter weekend 1999 visited numerous members clubs flying sites Albuquerque Santa Fe NM Thank gracious hospitality reacquainting modeling flying Land Enchantment AMA glue bonds Members helping members Flying Fun Fellowship Sandy Frank 1999 141 Jim Simpson AVP District VIII 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 phone 505 891-1336 E-mail Jimbonee@aolcom shown workshop ultra-light aerobatic Indoor Electric model patterned after IFO undertakes extensive beginners program modeling youth New Mexico information about beginners program schools assistance helping create similar program area please contact him directly Helen Stan Johnson proprietors Hobbies N Stuff Albuquerque NM have unique pilot training program customers send employee flying field flight training asked long send instructor field replied As long needed desire beginners become lifelong modelers hosted reception store met numerous members Albuquerque area Thank hospitality Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1609 Main St Williston ND 58801 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Salina KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-32 14 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 80919-1 788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News South Dakota Greetings balmy South South Dakota want let know about couple things have happening Beresford area past weeks First Beresford Area Radio Flyers sponsored postal duration contest SAM legal Old-Timer models summer fall contest open anyone District IX flew SAM legal Old-Timer model year about twenty entries sent during months May through August no entries submitted September October May winner Max Hansen Huron SD Max glided 80 Blitz Buggy 20 minutes 11 seconds May 23 Another Huron flier Dave Lentz won June contest Daves 87 Privateer glided 30 minutes 44 seconds June 6th truly Dave Larsen July winner 14 minute 36 second glide model Simplex enlarged 33% 80 span August Dean Everetts Sioux Falls took home award super flight 96 Lanzo Record Breaker Deans glide 85 minutes 59 seconds made August 29 also earned him distinction being 1998 winner BARF Postal Duration Contest have included photo Dean pulling Lanzo back pits Please let members District IX know will sponsoring contest again 1999 member District IX neighbors District VII would like participate can get official entry form contest rules sending SASE Dave Larsen Box 353 Alcester SD 57001 second happening Beresford field Third Annual BARE Frozen Finger Fun Fly held high noon January 1 1999 Beresford Field year temp 10 degrees snowing winds blowing 15 mph wind chill -20 real Frozen Finger event Five members attended fun fly banquet Three flyers got first flights 1999 five great time Photos event included anyone interested checking out BARF Web site please access wwwbmtcnet/-brjensenl Dave Larsen Secretart Beresford Area Radio Flyers BARE Box 353 Alcester SD 5700] Dean Everetts 1998 winner BARE Postal Duration Contest SAM legal Old-Timer models Club president Brad Jensen flies Gary Jobe right Roger Lang left hold survival blanket shelter against cold January 1 winds Gary Jobe Roger Lang watch Dave Larsens Arrowplane warmed Knipco heater prior frosty flight New Years Day 1999 intrepid group braved elements fly eat during Third Annual BARF Frozen Finger Fun Fly left David Larsen Gary Jobe Roger Lang Rob Ambur Brad Jensen News Colorado Well western Colorado have done again New Years Day held Second Annual Chili Fun-Fly annual salute Gods Balsa CA well-attended counted 18 pilots several wives mood batch chili temperature 44 degrees noon about three inches snow runway shoveled half runway left balance runway covered pilots skis airplanes did make offering gods Poor Jack Richardson forgot extend antenna takeoff Super Sport rolled right snow much left challenge rebuilding skills Please note Grand Mesa background about 45 miles away largest flat top mountain hemisphere Out flying site located county-owned recreation-only property tree anywhere just prairie dogs burrows lots great flying room 142 Model Aviation Everetts Sioux Falls SD pulls Lanzo Record Breaker back pits after successful flight Associate Vice Presidents Arizona / California / Hawaii / Guam / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone/Fax 602 728-9400 E-mail nchh @primenetcom htfp/Iwwwama-1 Ocom/ama Glenn Cafler Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kai Jensen Rano Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 562 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See laat montlia column addtional AVPa Coordinatora February 20 1999 AMA Hall Famer Dale Kim honored guest Second Annual Charlie Mackey Control Line Contest Dale recognized friends fellow modelers lifelong achievements Control Line modeling extraordinary contributions model aviation Saturday night banquet Dale presented AMA Fellow Award AMAs highest award excellence aeromodeling achievement Friends fellow modelers gather Saturday night banquet honor Dale Kim Pictured above Keith Storey L AMA Past President #9 Dale Kim Charlie Mackey best judge Control Line Precision Aerobatics AMA PAM PA Hall Famer Bob Palmer Bob seated next Sylvia Strickland judge intricacies precision maneuvers 1999 Charlie Mackey Annual Control Line Contest Mile Square Park Fountain Valley CA February 20-21 Pictured above John Miller kneeling Pete Peterson starting up Johns Old Time Stunter Twin Flight Streak Utah Gang known traveled down Salt Lake City attend years event Shawn Lenci member WAM contingent central northern California seen competing twoday event Shawn shadows eyes afternoon sun performs overhead maneuver Speedworid RIC Flyers located far northwest end Phoenix Valley Sun Speedworid few sites country has dedicated permanent RC Pylon racing facility site located near Wittmann AZ part professional multi-venue racing facility Though sport flying comprises majority dayto-day flying site hosts several Q 500 Q-40 Form 1 Warbird Racing events throughout year top five finishers Phoenix JR Gold Cup Chip Hyde Darrol Cady Rusty Van Baren Dave Shadel Bob Dible Next stop Merced CA big news national Pylon racing has first JR Gold Cup Race held Phoenix AZ February 27-28 1999 first race five-race series sponsored JR race wellattended 56 entries around country local NMPRA District II Race participants started arriving late week first racers field Saturday morning before sun came up pilots meeting completed 830 first heat off 900 Valley Sun provided two gorgeous days racing dust settled Sunday eight rounds racing complete thanks Jack Wismar CD Al Gier Jim Allen Speedworld RJC Flyers great event job well done Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn 1999 143 Speedworid RIC Flyers host first JR Gold Cup Race held Phoenix AZ February 27-28 first Q-40 race five-race series slated Phoenix AZ Merced CA Bowie MD Dayton OH ending Tangerine Florida Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 Email vpxipacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 26405 SE 160th St Issaquab WA 98027 Al Culver Bos 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98664 Reeves Lippincott 4400 Gray Wolf Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 months lead photo Turner site taken Dave Upton year marks second anniversary very important date Oregon Modelers new District XI missed story couple years ago 1996 Marion County decided shut down couple RC clubs flying sites what called Exclusive Farm Use land learned make possible modelers use farm land would necessary change law first possible probable would succeed Two gentlemen changed possible flat out doable men AMA member Van Moore member Salem R/C Pilots Association Club #535 Van both knowledge contacts totally invaluable pursuit goal Van Moore awards right hand Carl Weathers trophy given annually Keizer R/C Pilots individual deem has contributed the past year RC modeling other individual helpful sympathetic cause also instrumental getting bill passed Senator Bill Fisher Roseburg OR show Senator Fisher appreciation awarded AMA Distinguished Service Award Chuck Eads right Roseburg entrepreneur Umpqua Valley Modeler presents Senator Bill Fisher Award Roseburg Chamber Commerce Meeting Certainly wasnt just Van Senator Very active effort Alan Lasneski Doug Port John Stroup Vital legislators persuaded help cause Roger Weeks Ron Smuckle Al Szymanski Dan Dietz Other members AMA supplied both time money help achieve incredible first bill makes possible fly farm lands Oregon long farmer agrees Van Moore put lesson should gained Oregon Experience group individuals properly motivated fighting just cause can make difference could agree sure helps lot some individuals like Van John Doug Alan Roger Ron Al Dan Roy Holt CD Jets over Whidbey wrote got web site Jet contest up running site URL http//wwwfrugalcom/royholtlwhidbeyjets Jet enthusiasts other interested folks should go Whidbey Island 28-29 August join fun Pete Melin writes am having 8th Annual Melons Follies Fun Fly 27th June Turner field fun food flying As photo above shows its very nice place fly great low key event Congratulations Reeves Lippincott has selected Manager 99 F3A team Reeves wrote may have heard have appointed F3A Team Manager 1999 USA Team great honor able Cat both excited about going World Championships 10-19 September Pensacola FL have busy getting letters ready send out AMA clubs asking donations support USA Team am also working getting souvenir shirts hats jackets made Profits will go team fund Any requests info should addressed So want contribute its good cause Reeves will take money Would free expense-paid trip AMA Museum Flying Site AMA HQ Muncie side trip US Air Force Museum Wright Patterson AFB near Dayton OH sound like super deal Marymoor R/C Club came up fantastic raffle idea offering Puyallup $500 first prize includes airfare four nights accommodations two car rental $400 expenses winner will have full year make trip could take Nats cant make MAR/C event say like Open House 27 June want chance super trip call Tom Berry 425 883-8269 Ward Emigh 425 868-8000 Gene Sartore 425 226-2295 Model Aviation er OR home Salem R/C Pilots Association Dave Upton photo
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News View HQ Seepage 168 Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Executive Council Meeting Highlights Motions made April 24 1999 Executive Council Meeting Muncie IN below dat next qu January zal w o District X Vice President present meeting MOTION Moved W DeCou II seconded D Holland EVP grant River City Radio Controllers sum $2000 assist completing new runway MOTION passed 10 yes 1 no IX 1 abstain VIII following 2 mail votes included 1 Approve Safety Committees recommendation replace item 7 Safety Regulations Model Aircraft Gas Turbines effective October 24 1998 new item 7 follows 7 Turbine fueling handled following manner Propane fueling must accomplished remote Rer IN Please specific information required try limit request issue/question area away spectators engine start areas ignition sources B Fueling other combustible liquefied gasses may accomplished stan area C Starting personnel must assure tailpipe exhaust pointed away personnel fragile combustible items Spectators personnel non-essential starting process must maintain 25-foot spacing turbine start area Ed McCollough would like have noted phrase other combustible liquefied gasses needs further refinement MOTION passed unanimously 2 allow US submit bid host Electric World Championship held August 3-12 2000 San Diego California MOTION passed unanimously Model Aviation ng Mm omments e app roi other requests will schedule rounded i Museum Patron AMA Member others $25/hr $30/hr $3 5/hr SIO4 I-]mU IU LI11 [0] Charles Kelley AMA Education Committee Member Can recall experiencing fascination flight during youthful years Have spent countless hours watching airplanes taxi take off land local airport ever intrigued graceful maneuvering bird flew through air clear signs point attraction aviation growing deep within answered yes above questions good chance totally captivated first exposure model aviation Model aviation has provided varying degrees satisfaction lucky enough become involved early age Unfortunately unable nurture desire youth Growing up area distant airport unaware local modeling activities can account limited satisfaction Gazing occasional airplane passed miles overhead paper airplane dime-store balsa glider provided little satisfaction growing attraction aviation youthful attraction toward aviation restricted us enjoy modeling adults same desire continues burn hearts of nations youth Just like days old lucky ones will exposed model aviation early age knowing turn go unfortunate ones will continue wish dream desire continues grow burn deep within As unfortunate ones can recall first-hand growing desire get involved disappointment knowing go about motivating factors led join some modeling buddies create program opened door model aviation local youngsters During past twelve years have witnessed middle- high-school students participate briefly leave never return Apparently ones no deep interest aviation However good number continued return became active participants fun excitement model aviation strong attraction aviation us feel shared continued return As member Academy Model Aeronautics Education Committee make point visit AMA members possible usually flying sites attending monthly club meeting purpose get idea different activities being used introduce model aviation community specifically local youth During conversations will ask following two questions 1 established activity within club introduces local youth modeling 2 Does activity allow continued training guidance return faithfully demonstrate clear willingness learn few minor variations responses can classified following categories Yes question no question two introductory flight Yes questions two introductory flight training some extent club trainer instructors available very few show up take lessons No both questions willing Can show us no desire among members club establish type introductory activity have concluded abundance nations youth willing get involved model aviation some extent know go turn established modeling clubs over United States members willing provide some type exposure success clubs evidenced number youthful pilots flightline Considering majority flying sites located remote areas likelihood local youth just happening may remote members modeling community must reach out extend invitation local youth harbor fascination flight us familiar presents unique rewarding opportunity modeler club willing make effort identify two group eager youngsters willing become active modelers opportunity reach out activity goes beyond flying site endeavor extends invitation somewhere community intent such venture bring new membership flood flying site Therefore activity must well-planned two important steps planning determine focus efforts decide modeling activity will offer desired results community will have civic organizations might willing accommodate requests local YMCA Boys Girls Club Scout groups some examples nearby middle high school will full eager students club applied received AMA YES Grant funding selecting institution abused boys decision club members determine community organization should approached Education Committee Members have reviewed numerous programs have experienced various degrees success An interesting note no two programs alike Upon request AMA will provide information about programs reflection collective personalities responsible developing Information received AMA other outside source should serve possible suggestion activity must conform styles personalities will put final plan action best done having group brainstorming session Start making list activities member desires implement Qualify some method operation list complete review make changes necessary Chances program will arise has never tried before Patience key program actually starts Begin open mind realizing problems will occur Make note good not-so-good points make changes necessary Reaching out will bring increase membership sense moral satisfaction especially new member helped recruit successfully completes solo flight 1999 131 EC Meeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders Joe Beshar Coordinator 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Fax 201 261-0223 Tel 201 261-1281 FindingPreservingMaintaining finding landfills serving ideally use flying sites useful much usually idle already being used model flying sites searching locations can list use clubs seeking landfill permit need location list already flying landfill please send location can include listing see bumper sticker say hello driver vehicle will probably find FSA volunteer about joining rest FSA volunteers support flying sites highest priority heartbeat aeromodeling interested contact address heading column will happy send registration form dont squeal did come Upon incident have received response flier reports infraction field rule refuses disclose name guilty individual safety jeopardy loss flying site could occur generally respond dont believe Its always effective better nothing read following well-written editorial RIC Report editor Gordon Banks appeared November 1998 issue impressed read once Gordon writes it Please read being mindful cheating breaking rules get point suggest copy placed club bulletin board published newsletter knows just might help encourage policing field rules rse Crime report cheaters contests reasons cheating prevalent today too areas life because attitude Everybody else doing shouldnt Sadly too close truth ignored Too people cheat including some really dont want Some people cheat because feel have just keep playing field level theres root cause behind feeling too once time cheaters thieves reported discovered Somehow though us have duped accepting stupid ridiculous attitude reporting cheaters thieves wrong Some say shouldnt get involved Some say isnt business Someone does report crime may called Rat Fink Songbird some other mindless insult Well stop right now S Come folks Lets think about what doing owe loyalty cheat and/or steal others law abiding folks try live rules respect others rights property need change irresponsible Dont squeal people attitude whenever wherever see need adopt spread attitude whoever sees does report crime guilty aiding completion crime need speak out against break rules against sit quietly let others get away Call out see people cheating stealing Object hear someone insult another reporting crime Lets help put end preposterous attitude wherein wrong report wrongdoings wrongdoers Start right now . today . teach children show friends people report crimes should applauded rewarded insulted ridiculed Aiding cheat steal hurts honest moral among us Please think about let conscience guide number modelers country just might enough get attitude change swinging back right direction Wrongdoings should reported persons reporting should applauded and/or rewarded Just think much less wed paying taxes insurance people rewarded reporting wrongdoings should obvious us ones benefit stupid Dont Squeal policy crooks world Lets stop supporting start stopping includes people cheat contests steal rewards rightfully belonging whove worked hard earn 132 Model Aviation inted permission author audit report past year available upon request nominal fee below will find Schedule Operating Expenses As have few inquiries regarding operating expenses will present schedule first future columns will include different parts audit report entire report should presented October have specific questions concerns please call will happy discuss following statement enjoyment An alarm clock device waking up people have small children ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC SCHEDULES OF OPERATING EXPENSES YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 1998 AND 1997 OPERATING EXPENSES Salaries including contract services Fringe benefits payroll taxes Membership processing including supplies Utilities Marketing division Office expense Postage freight Telephone Bank charges fees Staff travel Equipment maintenance Printing duplicating Professional fees corporate Professional fees membership Insurance general Insurance membership Insurance administration Taxes other FAI programs NAA divisional fees Maintenance grounds Miscellaneous Real estate taxes Mortgage interest 1998 Amount Percent 202% 45 54 05 40 10 04 07 10 05 15 00 16 15 11 83 03 00 22 06 28 09 02 10 602% $1464118 324912 394265 40197 292451 72739 31338 49731 71152 36084 105599 337 112126 106070 73048 603529 22187 187 161555 41758 203636 63901 17931 $4358376 Until later . 1999 133 1997 Amount $1392399 321969 398747 39184 201307 93551 26614 49075 61916 32639 66005 20585 66403 88917 72698 607431 18341 59 133060 43187 139288 43070 20877 IIPA S4007730 Percent 197 45 56 06 28 13 04 07 09 04 09 03 09 13 10 86 03 00 19 06 20 06 03 10 566% Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont Don Kraffl Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 30 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Andrew Argenio 3 Sheila Ave Smithfield RI 02917 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator TBA FRED KRUSE Once again have report passing long-time modeler friend Fred passed away February 19 1999 after long illness active Salem Barnstormers Club Southern New Hampshire Radio Control Club first met Fred years ago CD Pattern contest active CD Leader Member AMA also active state local politics State Representative two terms served local school board will missed HENRY STRUCK Henry received AMA Fellow Award March spoke Henrys wife March 27 seems doing fine considering stroke last summer GEORGE WILSON George received AMA Distinguished Service Award March George has District frequency coordinator fifteen years has done excellent job present time George seriously ill will no longer frequency coordinator FREQUENCY COORDINATOR As noted above George Wilson will continuing position Until find person willing job please contact have radio problems desire use receivers check interference interested job have some background radio contact VERMONT AVP Bob Landry has advised going slow down modeling awhile restore some automobiles has Therefore asked find another AVP Vermont interested position let know CANADIAN FUN-FLY Carl Layden New Brunswick called advise fun-fly Amherst Nova Scotia July 3-4 1999 will grass field about info have interested give Carl call 506 832-1088 ELLINGION CT WW Giant Scale Fly-in will held July 11 1999 NCRCC field Ellington WW Golden Age aircraft eligible information call Paul Savastano 860 872-6303 STATE OF MAINE SCALE SHOOT OUT premier Scale event will take place August 7-8 1999 Grey Maine two days great flying Saturday evening cookout Call Ray Labonte 207 797-5196 details CONNECTICUT MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB following sent club president Carmen Luciano Dolly Curtis Interviews weekly cable show recently filmed documentary CMAC Stratford CT 30-minute show featured scratch-built quarter-scale model 1 915 Sikorsky S-16 model built Harry Hastedt Morris Pittorie plans reduced created photos measurements restored full-scale aircraft show highlights included historical review RC aviation Morgan Kaolian 52-year history CMAC President Carmen Luciano segment starring junior members club represented Richard Luciano Mat Pecoroni show announced local newspapers giving recognition club Pittorie Harry Hastedt Carmen Luciano Front row l-r Richard Luciano Matt Pecoroni MOUNT WASHINGTON VALLEY R/C CLUB February 13-14 1999 Mt Washington Valley RIC Club held its annual display models Mountain Valley Mall North Conway NH large number visitors 121 people signed register showing interest model aviation material pictures sent Percy Hill club secretary Model Aviation Farrar some models Mountain Valley Mall Show Ned Bryant models Paul Whetton Back row l-r Dolly Curtis producer Victor Cromwell cameraman Morris Sorry guys no names U] F-ti] [#b iii i New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Phone 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 decou@idtnet Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightutown NJ 08520-450 1 Roy Brown USAF AFCENT CMR 460 BOX 585 APO AE 09703 Ray Juschkus 59 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 James M Lewis PO 61 Ogdenburg NY 13669-0061 Bob McKay 109W Edward St Iselan NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Box 613 Camillus NY 13031 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodem 407 Willow Street Lockport NY 14094 Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock Court Saugerties NY 12477 Adam Settler 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Dr Endicott NY 137604329 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 53 Airport Dr Osmego County Airport Fulton NY 13069 315 598-6093 little catch-up some winter activities some excellent news regarding model aviation school systems March 6th 7th found Syracuse annual STARS/ARCS Forum Saturday followed STARS Sno-Fly Sunday forum informative always interesting sessions throughout day normal always changing subjects batteries covering tips tools techniques creating good-looking atrcraft has chance getting airborne Sno-Fly unique year due primarily fact indeed snow Three days prior event local pilots frantically removing skis reinstalling wheels Mother Nature took look quick talk CD Pete Seiffert decided dump Phoenix NY speak . snow over place Hot coffee great hotdogs hamburgers friendly swapping model aviation tales made enjoyable visit Really really cold too windy STARS pilot Fran Worth concentrates first mission day WRAM show year talking Bernie Liquorman MidHudson Modelmasters club mentioned spoke team students Marlboro Middle School competing New York Science Olympiad Propeller Propulsion event Mount St Mary College Newburgh second year particular event has included Olympiad Modelmasters used opportunity get put model aviation center stage local school system After being asked science teacher Laura Simons coordinate aspects competition Middle High school levels club organized building test flying sessions students well plan run competitions time time compete seasoned pilots well-tested aircraft rule High School Regional competition held Ulster Community College Modelmaster Lauren Duffy took second place Washingtonville flights about 30 seconds dozen teams hand competition Middle School competition Jessica Congemi Stephanie Kulaga represented Marlboro results tn tabulated champs sense students took great experience newfound appreciation model aviation away activity audience substantial obviously impressed organizers event participating school officials hearty congratulations student participants warm Thank Mid-Hudson Modelmasters involvement awareness building activity Key club players according written material Ive seen included Bernie Liquorman John Duffy Vie Nippert AVP Bill Poythress Jesse Aronstein Joe Ellen Miller Jim Catalano friend John Warner high school student Kris Harms Lauren Duffy gets wound up model flying lirtle help dad John Middle school participants Kenny Greiner Jerry Inkle Stephanie Kulaga Jessica Congemi Brianna Giacoia unbeatable New Jersey State Championship Olympiads held Middlesex County College March 23rd 1998 Gold Medalist Timothy Chaya 4H Club flyer mere 1 8 months stick n tissue experience successfully defended title flight 57 seconds Looks like local clubs could get lot very positive exposure . perhaps other benefits . getting involved model aviation local school level Adopt team Millenium Olympiad could make huge Next month trip club Westchester carrier event coverage multiple events out Long Island Get activity covered Send some stuff 1999 135 Associate Vice Presidents L Part Sno-Fly crowd gathers round coffeepot L-R AVP Dave Mathewson Wes Froats Mike Graham Dan Hurd Art Rose Bob Wassel • 1 ki 11 [ iEEE 11 1s] bE Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 E-mail amadiipenncom Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee esei Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 8911643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWis Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 idaCs Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 610 797-6597 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trayge PA 19426-2296 610 409-0129 Frank Noll 6042 Norwell Drive Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9232 Joe Otto 13065 Heath Road C5esterland OH 44026-3225 440 729-0185 E-mail JD5oAMA@AOLcom Matthew Turowski N R 63 Box 294 Dogwood Drive Drums PA 18222 717 788-0661 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO 905 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frerluency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 717 287-6970 Academy offers services club newer services producing custom clothing Advertisements have placed several recent issues Model Aviation additional information can obtained Shirley Cook Contact AMA Headquarters telephone 765 2871256 ext 211 E-mail shirleycmodeIaircraftorg JOHNSTOWN RIC CLUB Johnstown R/C Club held annual banquet last March Sam Kaplitz club president provided following picture festive event Highlighted event new AMA shirts According Sam club very happy great AMA/Johnstown shirts obtained Shirley Cook Johnstown Banquet Seated head table vice president Ed Develin newsletter editor Paul Yuhas treasurer Bob Steinlering Windsor School Elyria Ohio Phills sons Joe Mark Rob class According school administrators class big hit involved Phill summed up effort quote really gives good feeling spend time young people doing what enjoy building flying airplanes recommend everyone give little time talent rewards will can realize Young Astronauts hard work AMA Cubs teacher Mr DeRodes Windsor School students prepare first flight TIFFIN AERO MODELERS AVP Joe Vislay has very busy attending mall shows within area pictures depict some great models display Roger Miller talking other modelers LORAIN COUNTY R/C CLUB Phill Pfingsten vice president Lorain County PJC Club has spent last two This PT-9 scratch-built replica years assisting Young Astronauts class full-scale Air Force Museum OS-25 powered Q500 belongs Allan Weichman FLYING TIGERS Flying Tigers Toledo Ohio also great turnout annual mall show Joe Vislays words . Great weather great show ng Tigers president Jim Gray Flying Tigers member Ron Weber Crawford Bipe powered OS ERS 300 136 Model Aviation lie Mikolajezyks Extra 300 Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland/North Carolina Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 252 441-5855 Fax 252 441-6554 cforeman@modelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 410 969-9356 E-Mail bbabura@junocom Randy Elliott 103 Virginia Court Pulaski VA 24301 Home Phone 540 980-8461 Office Phone 540 994-2316 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757 421-4545 Office Phone 757 431-6009 E-Mail moultons@mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail flyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail vrcs38@aolcom Bliss Teague 625 5th Ave SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Home Phone 828 324-2164 Office Phone 828 733-9228 E-Mail blissteague@conninccom Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 Well its end March Outer Banks North Carolina still cold windy time column hits streets should nice warm lot flying going am looking possibility starting District IV Web site Steve Moulton AVPs has volunteered webmaster looking costs availability Steve has excellent background computers very capable setting up everything goes according plan Web site should place time read site established will District IV AMA members chartered clubs focus Whats Happening District IV later STATESVILLE EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL by Ben Crouch About month ago Statesville East Elementary School contacted club member Bob Mills about bringing special education class flying field demonstration visit arranged arrived sunny warm mornings February photo shows fine-looking group watching activities child given transmitter shown sticks moved different controls model changed attitude direction model airplane photo group having picnic lunch clubs bleachers photo shows group admiring club member Ronnie Milams Morris Big Boy Front row Kenny Terry Middle row Frisco Costagner Rachel Lamp Brooke Chumly Alex Luisi David Summers Travis Murphy Tywar Summers Back row Betty Lambert Peggy Brendle Kristy Manners Hank Weddington Bob Mills Cansel Brown Shelia Weaver DELAWARE RIC CLUB John Stare AVP District IV Along activities go Delaware RJC Club Lums Pond nicest fun Fun Scale Contest run Tony Albence Tony CDs somehow manages get plethora prizes event Robart particular big donor along Sig Futaba photo Sam Hallstrom left Steve Riddle matching Goldberg Chipmunks Next Rich Scott registration area last photo shows left right Paul Bryk Bill Bass Ed Fitzwater Doug Bond Tom Lahart Tony Albence Pat Bums Rick Scott last least go take kid flying 4July 1999 137 next photo Dick Slutzs Fun Scale Fokker E-3 Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Poerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 Soath 20Avenae Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 12051 322-2127 FAX 205252-2654 E-mail ama@scottnet WEB-PAGE h0p//wwwscoOnet/ama Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Or. Pnnsacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37817 John G Cooper 4788 Cloistnr Covn Memphin TN 36118 James Alvis 5426 wood Orivn Jackson MS 39211 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood 842 Meridian MS 39305 Louise Izzo 296 Huntridge Way Winteroprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorelee N Charleston SC 28405 Chris Joiner PG Boo 4469 Colombas GA 31904-0469 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave. Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 Fred Mulholland 15410 Stonecreek Ln Tampa FL 33613 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smyrva GA 30082 Melvin Sires 781 Boardman Rd. Aiken SC 29803 Lyman Slack 9015 SW 61st Av Gainsville FL 32608 Frank Tiano 15300 Estaxcia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N Rinver Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10397 Fajardo Poerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 804 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth BlackmaIl 207 W Sandcreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone l33l 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Woodvaliny Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Computer Science Technology Expert Tom Rhodes 9 New York Blvd Beverly Hills FL 34465 Phone 352 527-0674 352 795-2362 January February March winter months action Florida invited attend Warbirds over Florida bash co-hosted Chipola RC Aviators Southern Scale Warbirds Association friend AVP Chris Joiner invited Chris founders Southern Scale Warbirds organization just Georgia Alabama Florida Its over want information write Chris address above Fun-thing held old Marianna Airport huge WWII strip So what did see first little airplane above about size large model model Heres Charles Mosier Hartford Alabama 16-span Baby Great Lakes its 64 prop cruises 120 mph top speed 250 mph Only 498 pounds 85 HP Continental got out soon after didnt want see thing fly because Charles seemed like very nice man didnt want see him get squashed oversize toy Pictured above L-R Chris Joiner Glen Barnett Dale Cavin Rose Julie Cavin Dale Event Director Coordinator Chipola RC Aviators same weekend drifted down Tampa catch Bay City Spring IMAC Classic 411 Pattern Contest flyers Dont let anybody tell model airplane hobby family-oriented Heres living breathing proof Bay City Flyers has large open-air hangar its field sudden blast springlike rain herded everybody inside two seconds cleverly snapped few shots important flyers hovering inside also waiting sudden Florida rain quit L-R meet above Jan Sebroder good friend Don Shulman Bill Lairsey CD Wral Williamson Dons little kid Jason also famous Pattern flyer like Daddy Im always running pictures Jason week later visited Ocala Florida Kingdom Sun Pattern meet club field bottom previous column Contest Director Charles Gordon Mike Kingery Earl Shuholm Thirty-one pilots participated RC Pattern Contest John Schroder Evan Chapkis preparing model flight plane Sequel #404 Pattern ship next day weekend visited Lakeland Florida Fun-Fly Prop Busters Lakeland sponsors picture above Joshua Mack grandson WWII Fleet Biplane little kid looks happy Come think body field looked happy Toy airplanes make nice hobby important events Bagel Drop next snap below shows bagels hooked top planes Flyers include CD Jim Mahoney center Jeffrey Alspaugh Rick Rue De Jim Sanderfor Bill McGreevy gentleman immediate forefront doing dance Perhaps avoiding whirling spinning propellers doing correct thing Model Aviation some nice families Heres Michael Darleen Reyes baby Abby Meanwhile Gerrit Williams baby Conner Also other modelers wives children hovering around waiting funny weather change back again Illinois/Indiana Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 706 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 sysbauer@chanjecnsjjtedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 706 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1 202 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 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Eurgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct St Charles MO 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 123B Higginaville MO 64037 660 594-6264 Fax 660 564-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 http//wwwcsamiitedu/amadixt6/indexhtm Charleston IL Club #1888 Charleston RC Stone Flyers held annual Octoberfest years great success initial count planes 61 about 100 RC pilots attendance weather perfect throughout day brought out about 250 spectators Gary Hamm brought modified version Lanier Shrike put awesome display speed Shrike powered Rossi Quickee 500 engine turning 875 x 8 prop unofficial top recorded speed out dive radar gun 237 MPH Gary Hamm holding Quickie Shrike John Adams featured guest years flying event brought Giant Scale CAP 232 3W120 power plant Heres John plane Pictures information Bob Holmes Jacksonville IL Club #1328 Jacksonville Propkickers has several members helped Roger Russell complete project wanted complete long time Back SOs early 60s Rogers dad Mark Russell used fly Lou Andrews Guillow Trixter Beam As some us remember took time tune radio get escapement working time flight lasted Much time spent chasing plane something didnt work right Rogers dad passed away August 1996 always wanted build fly Trixter modern equipment Several friends got together got Trixter built flown modern equipment Merele Menezes quarterbacked whole project Pictured other members team L R John Stewart Jack Wable Roger Russell holding plane Chuck McCormick Next have cross-country flight 62 miles plane used Sig Kadet Sr Fox 40 16-ounce tank JR radio first picture has L R Jack Wahle driver second support vehicle John Stewart plane watcher second support vehicle Roger Russell pilot Kadet Sr John Hunter driver pilot pickup truck Chuck McCormick field observer have plane Roger Russell John Hunter John Stewart Jack Wahle flight 62 miles took 2514 minutes Thanks Roger pictures information Rockford IL Club # 1409 Winnebago Sport Modelers held annual fly-in Kieselburg Forest Preserve north Rockford IL field maintained Winnebago County Forest Preserve District have picture mall show joint venture Rock Valley R/C Flyers show held Machesney Park Mall Mark Boesen sent pictures text * July1999 139 Em] II1LSIUUmE14JJtE 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@postofficeworldnetattnet East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 Soapbox Dont tell cant happen cause can An eleven-year old boy hit RC airplane Great Britian killed standing spectator area plane whatever reason came down hit him back head Ambulance crews called boy confirmed dead scene father treated shock reported field happened very well-run Remember flying season has started think think think Ok good stuffi something really like talk about gentleman shown picture Mr Stan Spiewak Detroit MI presented AMA District Service Award distinguished tireless service AMA clubs model aviation Metro Detroit Area list services has provided over years would fill entire article Stan member Detroit Aero Modelers well other clubs area think helped clubs didnt belong Mr Mike Cuba president Detroit Aero Modelers RC Club shown presenting award Stan can add congratulations AMA can thank enough Thanks also due Andy Low District VII VP really helped award become reality ttttt Talk about dedication above picture taken back February annual ice fly held Tom Tiffords home Jordan Lake Lake Odessa MI cold windy good time Grand Rapids KRAM Lansing CARDS Buster clubs represented event Above photograph top three finishers division B grades 6-9 Propeller Propulsion event Science Olympiad state competition Minnesota L R Eric Garnett Kenwood JH Lakeville Rory Muzzy Olson SB Bloomington Byran Morkrid Delano JH Delano also top three finishers regional competition lot advice supplied members Minneapolis Model Aero Club Thanks Jim Ladwig picture text did manage get some mall shows during winter months River Valley Flyers held February Sbopko Plaza Mall Wisconsin Rapids WI About sixty put display club consists RC flyers interests gas glow electric power have total membership 50 about half displaying models picture last summer remind us flying again really use heads Remember take off engine running land wheels bottom Bye * 140 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line Tel 765 288-4899 extension 223 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 sfrank6g@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 Haakell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126-1A2 SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 4611 Gooch Dr Little Rock AR 72212 501 868-2604 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234972 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 AMA preceding statement question visiting throughout AMA District VIII ask question W7zy AMA Within column several following ones focus will attempt answer question showcasing AMA Members helping members exists multidimensional need within ranks AIVIA Very few beginners modeling now learn skills needed themselves good old days few ability construct fly therefore selftaught Some discouraged never learned destroyed much process days quality ARF trainers reliable equipment proven training processes steep learning curve well crashed equipment required AMA fostering quality training beginning modelers AMA Introductory Pilot Program program intended introduce nonAMA member aeromodeling providing liability insurance coverage non-AMA member chartered club non-AMA member may fly chartered club field receive member liability insurance protection long flying under direct supervision club-designated Introductory Pilot Introductory Pilot must hold current AMA open membership license Intro Pilot classification Supervised flights must take place AMA chartered clubs field must closely supervised one-on-one relationship non-AMA member will have same liability insurance coverage other AMA members receive solely under direct one-on-one supervision Intro Pilot period 30 consecutive days starting first session No other AMA benefits provided non-AMA member Participation program time basis extension cannot granted reason program covers training activities does constitute permission fly organized event AMA members clubs sanctioned otherwise No AMA card will issued non-AMA member during 30-day introduction period AMA chartered club should participate Intro Pilot program Additionally club could establish time place set aside perform flight instruction Produce handbill outlining program assistance beginners Distribute information retail model merchants area will confront issues assisting merchant training beginners will membership drive chartered club will lessen beginners trauma finding suitable instruction hopefully lessen inherent disasters involved learning fly AMAmembers helping members Often Im questioned about dues structure consider following 151000 members 1998 total membership numbers over 30000 now receive reduced rate membership senior citizen category over 15000 receive reduced rate membership youth category 3000 reduced rate extra family membership program Yes Open Member adults slightly subsidized membership fees 48000 members Any member may request fully audited annual financial statement AMA slight duplication cost Members helping members AMA glue bonds modelers together Chartered clubs can own own flying field $ 250 per acre misprintkeep reading$ 250 per acre municipal government purchasing agent otherwise 50 percent fair market value land exists federal law known Recreational Public Purposes Act RIPP law almost unknown public deeper darker secret among federal employees Royal City Club Santa Fe NM has used federal law purchase Federal Bureau Land Management own flying site substantially reduced property cost Anywhere else exists federally available land program has potential Space precludes reviewing entire program Santa Fe flying field specifically Graciously member confronted program succeeded creating club-owned flying field unbelievably low dollar figure has volunteered handle questions concerning federal law relates creating own flying site has done Please contact Don W Fry 1921 Buffalo Dancer NE Albuquerque NM 87112 Phone collect please 505 293-6412 daylight hours mountain time zone Members helping members During Easter weekend 1999 visited numerous members clubs flying sites Albuquerque Santa Fe NM Thank gracious hospitality reacquainting modeling flying Land Enchantment AMA glue bonds Members helping members Flying Fun Fellowship Sandy Frank 1999 141 Jim Simpson AVP District VIII 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 phone 505 891-1336 E-mail Jimbonee@aolcom shown workshop ultra-light aerobatic Indoor Electric model patterned after IFO undertakes extensive beginners program modeling youth New Mexico information about beginners program schools assistance helping create similar program area please contact him directly Helen Stan Johnson proprietors Hobbies N Stuff Albuquerque NM have unique pilot training program customers send employee flying field flight training asked long send instructor field replied As long needed desire beginners become lifelong modelers hosted reception store met numerous members Albuquerque area Thank hospitality Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1609 Main St Williston ND 58801 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Salina KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-32 14 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 80919-1 788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News South Dakota Greetings balmy South South Dakota want let know about couple things have happening Beresford area past weeks First Beresford Area Radio Flyers sponsored postal duration contest SAM legal Old-Timer models summer fall contest open anyone District IX flew SAM legal Old-Timer model year about twenty entries sent during months May through August no entries submitted September October May winner Max Hansen Huron SD Max glided 80 Blitz Buggy 20 minutes 11 seconds May 23 Another Huron flier Dave Lentz won June contest Daves 87 Privateer glided 30 minutes 44 seconds June 6th truly Dave Larsen July winner 14 minute 36 second glide model Simplex enlarged 33% 80 span August Dean Everetts Sioux Falls took home award super flight 96 Lanzo Record Breaker Deans glide 85 minutes 59 seconds made August 29 also earned him distinction being 1998 winner BARF Postal Duration Contest have included photo Dean pulling Lanzo back pits Please let members District IX know will sponsoring contest again 1999 member District IX neighbors District VII would like participate can get official entry form contest rules sending SASE Dave Larsen Box 353 Alcester SD 57001 second happening Beresford field Third Annual BARE Frozen Finger Fun Fly held high noon January 1 1999 Beresford Field year temp 10 degrees snowing winds blowing 15 mph wind chill -20 real Frozen Finger event Five members attended fun fly banquet Three flyers got first flights 1999 five great time Photos event included anyone interested checking out BARF Web site please access wwwbmtcnet/-brjensenl Dave Larsen Secretart Beresford Area Radio Flyers BARE Box 353 Alcester SD 5700] Dean Everetts 1998 winner BARE Postal Duration Contest SAM legal Old-Timer models Club president Brad Jensen flies Gary Jobe right Roger Lang left hold survival blanket shelter against cold January 1 winds Gary Jobe Roger Lang watch Dave Larsens Arrowplane warmed Knipco heater prior frosty flight New Years Day 1999 intrepid group braved elements fly eat during Third Annual BARF Frozen Finger Fun Fly left David Larsen Gary Jobe Roger Lang Rob Ambur Brad Jensen News Colorado Well western Colorado have done again New Years Day held Second Annual Chili Fun-Fly annual salute Gods Balsa CA well-attended counted 18 pilots several wives mood batch chili temperature 44 degrees noon about three inches snow runway shoveled half runway left balance runway covered pilots skis airplanes did make offering gods Poor Jack Richardson forgot extend antenna takeoff Super Sport rolled right snow much left challenge rebuilding skills Please note Grand Mesa background about 45 miles away largest flat top mountain hemisphere Out flying site located county-owned recreation-only property tree anywhere just prairie dogs burrows lots great flying room 142 Model Aviation Everetts Sioux Falls SD pulls Lanzo Record Breaker back pits after successful flight Associate Vice Presidents Arizona / California / Hawaii / Guam / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone/Fax 602 728-9400 E-mail nchh @primenetcom htfp/Iwwwama-1 Ocom/ama Glenn Cafler Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kai Jensen Rano Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 562 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See laat montlia column addtional AVPa Coordinatora February 20 1999 AMA Hall Famer Dale Kim honored guest Second Annual Charlie Mackey Control Line Contest Dale recognized friends fellow modelers lifelong achievements Control Line modeling extraordinary contributions model aviation Saturday night banquet Dale presented AMA Fellow Award AMAs highest award excellence aeromodeling achievement Friends fellow modelers gather Saturday night banquet honor Dale Kim Pictured above Keith Storey L AMA Past President #9 Dale Kim Charlie Mackey best judge Control Line Precision Aerobatics AMA PAM PA Hall Famer Bob Palmer Bob seated next Sylvia Strickland judge intricacies precision maneuvers 1999 Charlie Mackey Annual Control Line Contest Mile Square Park Fountain Valley CA February 20-21 Pictured above John Miller kneeling Pete Peterson starting up Johns Old Time Stunter Twin Flight Streak Utah Gang known traveled down Salt Lake City attend years event Shawn Lenci member WAM contingent central northern California seen competing twoday event Shawn shadows eyes afternoon sun performs overhead maneuver Speedworid RIC Flyers located far northwest end Phoenix Valley Sun Speedworid few sites country has dedicated permanent RC Pylon racing facility site located near Wittmann AZ part professional multi-venue racing facility Though sport flying comprises majority dayto-day flying site hosts several Q 500 Q-40 Form 1 Warbird Racing events throughout year top five finishers Phoenix JR Gold Cup Chip Hyde Darrol Cady Rusty Van Baren Dave Shadel Bob Dible Next stop Merced CA big news national Pylon racing has first JR Gold Cup Race held Phoenix AZ February 27-28 1999 first race five-race series sponsored JR race wellattended 56 entries around country local NMPRA District II Race participants started arriving late week first racers field Saturday morning before sun came up pilots meeting completed 830 first heat off 900 Valley Sun provided two gorgeous days racing dust settled Sunday eight rounds racing complete thanks Jack Wismar CD Al Gier Jim Allen Speedworld RJC Flyers great event job well done Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn 1999 143 Speedworid RIC Flyers host first JR Gold Cup Race held Phoenix AZ February 27-28 first Q-40 race five-race series slated Phoenix AZ Merced CA Bowie MD Dayton OH ending Tangerine Florida Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 Email vpxipacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 26405 SE 160th St Issaquab WA 98027 Al Culver Bos 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98664 Reeves Lippincott 4400 Gray Wolf Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 months lead photo Turner site taken Dave Upton year marks second anniversary very important date Oregon Modelers new District XI missed story couple years ago 1996 Marion County decided shut down couple RC clubs flying sites what called Exclusive Farm Use land learned make possible modelers use farm land would necessary change law first possible probable would succeed Two gentlemen changed possible flat out doable men AMA member Van Moore member Salem R/C Pilots Association Club #535 Van both knowledge contacts totally invaluable pursuit goal Van Moore awards right hand Carl Weathers trophy given annually Keizer R/C Pilots individual deem has contributed the past year RC modeling other individual helpful sympathetic cause also instrumental getting bill passed Senator Bill Fisher Roseburg OR show Senator Fisher appreciation awarded AMA Distinguished Service Award Chuck Eads right Roseburg entrepreneur Umpqua Valley Modeler presents Senator Bill Fisher Award Roseburg Chamber Commerce Meeting Certainly wasnt just Van Senator Very active effort Alan Lasneski Doug Port John Stroup Vital legislators persuaded help cause Roger Weeks Ron Smuckle Al Szymanski Dan Dietz Other members AMA supplied both time money help achieve incredible first bill makes possible fly farm lands Oregon long farmer agrees Van Moore put lesson should gained Oregon Experience group individuals properly motivated fighting just cause can make difference could agree sure helps lot some individuals like Van John Doug Alan Roger Ron Al Dan Roy Holt CD Jets over Whidbey wrote got web site Jet contest up running site URL http//wwwfrugalcom/royholtlwhidbeyjets Jet enthusiasts other interested folks should go Whidbey Island 28-29 August join fun Pete Melin writes am having 8th Annual Melons Follies Fun Fly 27th June Turner field fun food flying As photo above shows its very nice place fly great low key event Congratulations Reeves Lippincott has selected Manager 99 F3A team Reeves wrote may have heard have appointed F3A Team Manager 1999 USA Team great honor able Cat both excited about going World Championships 10-19 September Pensacola FL have busy getting letters ready send out AMA clubs asking donations support USA Team am also working getting souvenir shirts hats jackets made Profits will go team fund Any requests info should addressed So want contribute its good cause Reeves will take money Would free expense-paid trip AMA Museum Flying Site AMA HQ Muncie side trip US Air Force Museum Wright Patterson AFB near Dayton OH sound like super deal Marymoor R/C Club came up fantastic raffle idea offering Puyallup $500 first prize includes airfare four nights accommodations two car rental $400 expenses winner will have full year make trip could take Nats cant make MAR/C event say like Open House 27 June want chance super trip call Tom Berry 425 883-8269 Ward Emigh 425 868-8000 Gene Sartore 425 226-2295 Model Aviation er OR home Salem R/C Pilots Association Dave Upton photo
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News View HQ Seepage 168 Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Executive Council Meeting Highlights Motions made April 24 1999 Executive Council Meeting Muncie IN below dat next qu January zal w o District X Vice President present meeting MOTION Moved W DeCou II seconded D Holland EVP grant River City Radio Controllers sum $2000 assist completing new runway MOTION passed 10 yes 1 no IX 1 abstain VIII following 2 mail votes included 1 Approve Safety Committees recommendation replace item 7 Safety Regulations Model Aircraft Gas Turbines effective October 24 1998 new item 7 follows 7 Turbine fueling handled following manner Propane fueling must accomplished remote Rer IN Please specific information required try limit request issue/question area away spectators engine start areas ignition sources B Fueling other combustible liquefied gasses may accomplished stan area C Starting personnel must assure tailpipe exhaust pointed away personnel fragile combustible items Spectators personnel non-essential starting process must maintain 25-foot spacing turbine start area Ed McCollough would like have noted phrase other combustible liquefied gasses needs further refinement MOTION passed unanimously 2 allow US submit bid host Electric World Championship held August 3-12 2000 San Diego California MOTION passed unanimously Model Aviation ng Mm omments e app roi other requests will schedule rounded i Museum Patron AMA Member others $25/hr $30/hr $3 5/hr SIO4 I-]mU IU LI11 [0] Charles Kelley AMA Education Committee Member Can recall experiencing fascination flight during youthful years Have spent countless hours watching airplanes taxi take off land local airport ever intrigued graceful maneuvering bird flew through air clear signs point attraction aviation growing deep within answered yes above questions good chance totally captivated first exposure model aviation Model aviation has provided varying degrees satisfaction lucky enough become involved early age Unfortunately unable nurture desire youth Growing up area distant airport unaware local modeling activities can account limited satisfaction Gazing occasional airplane passed miles overhead paper airplane dime-store balsa glider provided little satisfaction growing attraction aviation youthful attraction toward aviation restricted us enjoy modeling adults same desire continues burn hearts of nations youth Just like days old lucky ones will exposed model aviation early age knowing turn go unfortunate ones will continue wish dream desire continues grow burn deep within As unfortunate ones can recall first-hand growing desire get involved disappointment knowing go about motivating factors led join some modeling buddies create program opened door model aviation local youngsters During past twelve years have witnessed middle- high-school students participate briefly leave never return Apparently ones no deep interest aviation However good number continued return became active participants fun excitement model aviation strong attraction aviation us feel shared continued return As member Academy Model Aeronautics Education Committee make point visit AMA members possible usually flying sites attending monthly club meeting purpose get idea different activities being used introduce model aviation community specifically local youth During conversations will ask following two questions 1 established activity within club introduces local youth modeling 2 Does activity allow continued training guidance return faithfully demonstrate clear willingness learn few minor variations responses can classified following categories Yes question no question two introductory flight Yes questions two introductory flight training some extent club trainer instructors available very few show up take lessons No both questions willing Can show us no desire among members club establish type introductory activity have concluded abundance nations youth willing get involved model aviation some extent know go turn established modeling clubs over United States members willing provide some type exposure success clubs evidenced number youthful pilots flightline Considering majority flying sites located remote areas likelihood local youth just happening may remote members modeling community must reach out extend invitation local youth harbor fascination flight us familiar presents unique rewarding opportunity modeler club willing make effort identify two group eager youngsters willing become active modelers opportunity reach out activity goes beyond flying site endeavor extends invitation somewhere community intent such venture bring new membership flood flying site Therefore activity must well-planned two important steps planning determine focus efforts decide modeling activity will offer desired results community will have civic organizations might willing accommodate requests local YMCA Boys Girls Club Scout groups some examples nearby middle high school will full eager students club applied received AMA YES Grant funding selecting institution abused boys decision club members determine community organization should approached Education Committee Members have reviewed numerous programs have experienced various degrees success An interesting note no two programs alike Upon request AMA will provide information about programs reflection collective personalities responsible developing Information received AMA other outside source should serve possible suggestion activity must conform styles personalities will put final plan action best done having group brainstorming session Start making list activities member desires implement Qualify some method operation list complete review make changes necessary Chances program will arise has never tried before Patience key program actually starts Begin open mind realizing problems will occur Make note good not-so-good points make changes necessary Reaching out will bring increase membership sense moral satisfaction especially new member helped recruit successfully completes solo flight 1999 131 EC Meeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders Joe Beshar Coordinator 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Fax 201 261-0223 Tel 201 261-1281 FindingPreservingMaintaining finding landfills serving ideally use flying sites useful much usually idle already being used model flying sites searching locations can list use clubs seeking landfill permit need location list already flying landfill please send location can include listing see bumper sticker say hello driver vehicle will probably find FSA volunteer about joining rest FSA volunteers support flying sites highest priority heartbeat aeromodeling interested contact address heading column will happy send registration form dont squeal did come Upon incident have received response flier reports infraction field rule refuses disclose name guilty individual safety jeopardy loss flying site could occur generally respond dont believe Its always effective better nothing read following well-written editorial RIC Report editor Gordon Banks appeared November 1998 issue impressed read once Gordon writes it Please read being mindful cheating breaking rules get point suggest copy placed club bulletin board published newsletter knows just might help encourage policing field rules rse Crime report cheaters contests reasons cheating prevalent today too areas life because attitude Everybody else doing shouldnt Sadly too close truth ignored Too people cheat including some really dont want Some people cheat because feel have just keep playing field level theres root cause behind feeling too once time cheaters thieves reported discovered Somehow though us have duped accepting stupid ridiculous attitude reporting cheaters thieves wrong Some say shouldnt get involved Some say isnt business Someone does report crime may called Rat Fink Songbird some other mindless insult Well stop right now S Come folks Lets think about what doing owe loyalty cheat and/or steal others law abiding folks try live rules respect others rights property need change irresponsible Dont squeal people attitude whenever wherever see need adopt spread attitude whoever sees does report crime guilty aiding completion crime need speak out against break rules against sit quietly let others get away Call out see people cheating stealing Object hear someone insult another reporting crime Lets help put end preposterous attitude wherein wrong report wrongdoings wrongdoers Start right now . today . teach children show friends people report crimes should applauded rewarded insulted ridiculed Aiding cheat steal hurts honest moral among us Please think about let conscience guide number modelers country just might enough get attitude change swinging back right direction Wrongdoings should reported persons reporting should applauded and/or rewarded Just think much less wed paying taxes insurance people rewarded reporting wrongdoings should obvious us ones benefit stupid Dont Squeal policy crooks world Lets stop supporting start stopping includes people cheat contests steal rewards rightfully belonging whove worked hard earn 132 Model Aviation inted permission author audit report past year available upon request nominal fee below will find Schedule Operating Expenses As have few inquiries regarding operating expenses will present schedule first future columns will include different parts audit report entire report should presented October have specific questions concerns please call will happy discuss following statement enjoyment An alarm clock device waking up people have small children ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC SCHEDULES OF OPERATING EXPENSES YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 1998 AND 1997 OPERATING EXPENSES Salaries including contract services Fringe benefits payroll taxes Membership processing including supplies Utilities Marketing division Office expense Postage freight Telephone Bank charges fees Staff travel Equipment maintenance Printing duplicating Professional fees corporate Professional fees membership Insurance general Insurance membership Insurance administration Taxes other FAI programs NAA divisional fees Maintenance grounds Miscellaneous Real estate taxes Mortgage interest 1998 Amount Percent 202% 45 54 05 40 10 04 07 10 05 15 00 16 15 11 83 03 00 22 06 28 09 02 10 602% $1464118 324912 394265 40197 292451 72739 31338 49731 71152 36084 105599 337 112126 106070 73048 603529 22187 187 161555 41758 203636 63901 17931 $4358376 Until later . 1999 133 1997 Amount $1392399 321969 398747 39184 201307 93551 26614 49075 61916 32639 66005 20585 66403 88917 72698 607431 18341 59 133060 43187 139288 43070 20877 IIPA S4007730 Percent 197 45 56 06 28 13 04 07 09 04 09 03 09 13 10 86 03 00 19 06 20 06 03 10 566% Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont Don Kraffl Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 30 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Andrew Argenio 3 Sheila Ave Smithfield RI 02917 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator TBA FRED KRUSE Once again have report passing long-time modeler friend Fred passed away February 19 1999 after long illness active Salem Barnstormers Club Southern New Hampshire Radio Control Club first met Fred years ago CD Pattern contest active CD Leader Member AMA also active state local politics State Representative two terms served local school board will missed HENRY STRUCK Henry received AMA Fellow Award March spoke Henrys wife March 27 seems doing fine considering stroke last summer GEORGE WILSON George received AMA Distinguished Service Award March George has District frequency coordinator fifteen years has done excellent job present time George seriously ill will no longer frequency coordinator FREQUENCY COORDINATOR As noted above George Wilson will continuing position Until find person willing job please contact have radio problems desire use receivers check interference interested job have some background radio contact VERMONT AVP Bob Landry has advised going slow down modeling awhile restore some automobiles has Therefore asked find another AVP Vermont interested position let know CANADIAN FUN-FLY Carl Layden New Brunswick called advise fun-fly Amherst Nova Scotia July 3-4 1999 will grass field about info have interested give Carl call 506 832-1088 ELLINGION CT WW Giant Scale Fly-in will held July 11 1999 NCRCC field Ellington WW Golden Age aircraft eligible information call Paul Savastano 860 872-6303 STATE OF MAINE SCALE SHOOT OUT premier Scale event will take place August 7-8 1999 Grey Maine two days great flying Saturday evening cookout Call Ray Labonte 207 797-5196 details CONNECTICUT MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB following sent club president Carmen Luciano Dolly Curtis Interviews weekly cable show recently filmed documentary CMAC Stratford CT 30-minute show featured scratch-built quarter-scale model 1 915 Sikorsky S-16 model built Harry Hastedt Morris Pittorie plans reduced created photos measurements restored full-scale aircraft show highlights included historical review RC aviation Morgan Kaolian 52-year history CMAC President Carmen Luciano segment starring junior members club represented Richard Luciano Mat Pecoroni show announced local newspapers giving recognition club Pittorie Harry Hastedt Carmen Luciano Front row l-r Richard Luciano Matt Pecoroni MOUNT WASHINGTON VALLEY R/C CLUB February 13-14 1999 Mt Washington Valley RIC Club held its annual display models Mountain Valley Mall North Conway NH large number visitors 121 people signed register showing interest model aviation material pictures sent Percy Hill club secretary Model Aviation Farrar some models Mountain Valley Mall Show Ned Bryant models Paul Whetton Back row l-r Dolly Curtis producer Victor Cromwell cameraman Morris Sorry guys no names U] F-ti] [#b iii i New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Phone 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 decou@idtnet Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightutown NJ 08520-450 1 Roy Brown USAF AFCENT CMR 460 BOX 585 APO AE 09703 Ray Juschkus 59 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 James M Lewis PO 61 Ogdenburg NY 13669-0061 Bob McKay 109W Edward St Iselan NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Box 613 Camillus NY 13031 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodem 407 Willow Street Lockport NY 14094 Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock Court Saugerties NY 12477 Adam Settler 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Dr Endicott NY 137604329 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 53 Airport Dr Osmego County Airport Fulton NY 13069 315 598-6093 little catch-up some winter activities some excellent news regarding model aviation school systems March 6th 7th found Syracuse annual STARS/ARCS Forum Saturday followed STARS Sno-Fly Sunday forum informative always interesting sessions throughout day normal always changing subjects batteries covering tips tools techniques creating good-looking atrcraft has chance getting airborne Sno-Fly unique year due primarily fact indeed snow Three days prior event local pilots frantically removing skis reinstalling wheels Mother Nature took look quick talk CD Pete Seiffert decided dump Phoenix NY speak . snow over place Hot coffee great hotdogs hamburgers friendly swapping model aviation tales made enjoyable visit Really really cold too windy STARS pilot Fran Worth concentrates first mission day WRAM show year talking Bernie Liquorman MidHudson Modelmasters club mentioned spoke team students Marlboro Middle School competing New York Science Olympiad Propeller Propulsion event Mount St Mary College Newburgh second year particular event has included Olympiad Modelmasters used opportunity get put model aviation center stage local school system After being asked science teacher Laura Simons coordinate aspects competition Middle High school levels club organized building test flying sessions students well plan run competitions time time compete seasoned pilots well-tested aircraft rule High School Regional competition held Ulster Community College Modelmaster Lauren Duffy took second place Washingtonville flights about 30 seconds dozen teams hand competition Middle School competition Jessica Congemi Stephanie Kulaga represented Marlboro results tn tabulated champs sense students took great experience newfound appreciation model aviation away activity audience substantial obviously impressed organizers event participating school officials hearty congratulations student participants warm Thank Mid-Hudson Modelmasters involvement awareness building activity Key club players according written material Ive seen included Bernie Liquorman John Duffy Vie Nippert AVP Bill Poythress Jesse Aronstein Joe Ellen Miller Jim Catalano friend John Warner high school student Kris Harms Lauren Duffy gets wound up model flying lirtle help dad John Middle school participants Kenny Greiner Jerry Inkle Stephanie Kulaga Jessica Congemi Brianna Giacoia unbeatable New Jersey State Championship Olympiads held Middlesex County College March 23rd 1998 Gold Medalist Timothy Chaya 4H Club flyer mere 1 8 months stick n tissue experience successfully defended title flight 57 seconds Looks like local clubs could get lot very positive exposure . perhaps other benefits . getting involved model aviation local school level Adopt team Millenium Olympiad could make huge Next month trip club Westchester carrier event coverage multiple events out Long Island Get activity covered Send some stuff 1999 135 Associate Vice Presidents L Part Sno-Fly crowd gathers round coffeepot L-R AVP Dave Mathewson Wes Froats Mike Graham Dan Hurd Art Rose Bob Wassel • 1 ki 11 [ iEEE 11 1s] bE Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 E-mail amadiipenncom Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee esei Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 8911643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWis Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 idaCs Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 610 797-6597 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trayge PA 19426-2296 610 409-0129 Frank Noll 6042 Norwell Drive Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9232 Joe Otto 13065 Heath Road C5esterland OH 44026-3225 440 729-0185 E-mail JD5oAMA@AOLcom Matthew Turowski N R 63 Box 294 Dogwood Drive Drums PA 18222 717 788-0661 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO 905 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frerluency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 717 287-6970 Academy offers services club newer services producing custom clothing Advertisements have placed several recent issues Model Aviation additional information can obtained Shirley Cook Contact AMA Headquarters telephone 765 2871256 ext 211 E-mail shirleycmodeIaircraftorg JOHNSTOWN RIC CLUB Johnstown R/C Club held annual banquet last March Sam Kaplitz club president provided following picture festive event Highlighted event new AMA shirts According Sam club very happy great AMA/Johnstown shirts obtained Shirley Cook Johnstown Banquet Seated head table vice president Ed Develin newsletter editor Paul Yuhas treasurer Bob Steinlering Windsor School Elyria Ohio Phills sons Joe Mark Rob class According school administrators class big hit involved Phill summed up effort quote really gives good feeling spend time young people doing what enjoy building flying airplanes recommend everyone give little time talent rewards will can realize Young Astronauts hard work AMA Cubs teacher Mr DeRodes Windsor School students prepare first flight TIFFIN AERO MODELERS AVP Joe Vislay has very busy attending mall shows within area pictures depict some great models display Roger Miller talking other modelers LORAIN COUNTY R/C CLUB Phill Pfingsten vice president Lorain County PJC Club has spent last two This PT-9 scratch-built replica years assisting Young Astronauts class full-scale Air Force Museum OS-25 powered Q500 belongs Allan Weichman FLYING TIGERS Flying Tigers Toledo Ohio also great turnout annual mall show Joe Vislays words . Great weather great show ng Tigers president Jim Gray Flying Tigers member Ron Weber Crawford Bipe powered OS ERS 300 136 Model Aviation lie Mikolajezyks Extra 300 Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland/North Carolina Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 252 441-5855 Fax 252 441-6554 cforeman@modelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 410 969-9356 E-Mail bbabura@junocom Randy Elliott 103 Virginia Court Pulaski VA 24301 Home Phone 540 980-8461 Office Phone 540 994-2316 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757 421-4545 Office Phone 757 431-6009 E-Mail moultons@mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail flyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail vrcs38@aolcom Bliss Teague 625 5th Ave SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Home Phone 828 324-2164 Office Phone 828 733-9228 E-Mail blissteague@conninccom Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 Well its end March Outer Banks North Carolina still cold windy time column hits streets should nice warm lot flying going am looking possibility starting District IV Web site Steve Moulton AVPs has volunteered webmaster looking costs availability Steve has excellent background computers very capable setting up everything goes according plan Web site should place time read site established will District IV AMA members chartered clubs focus Whats Happening District IV later STATESVILLE EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL by Ben Crouch About month ago Statesville East Elementary School contacted club member Bob Mills about bringing special education class flying field demonstration visit arranged arrived sunny warm mornings February photo shows fine-looking group watching activities child given transmitter shown sticks moved different controls model changed attitude direction model airplane photo group having picnic lunch clubs bleachers photo shows group admiring club member Ronnie Milams Morris Big Boy Front row Kenny Terry Middle row Frisco Costagner Rachel Lamp Brooke Chumly Alex Luisi David Summers Travis Murphy Tywar Summers Back row Betty Lambert Peggy Brendle Kristy Manners Hank Weddington Bob Mills Cansel Brown Shelia Weaver DELAWARE RIC CLUB John Stare AVP District IV Along activities go Delaware RJC Club Lums Pond nicest fun Fun Scale Contest run Tony Albence Tony CDs somehow manages get plethora prizes event Robart particular big donor along Sig Futaba photo Sam Hallstrom left Steve Riddle matching Goldberg Chipmunks Next Rich Scott registration area last photo shows left right Paul Bryk Bill Bass Ed Fitzwater Doug Bond Tom Lahart Tony Albence Pat Bums Rick Scott last least go take kid flying 4July 1999 137 next photo Dick Slutzs Fun Scale Fokker E-3 Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Poerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 Soath 20Avenae Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 12051 322-2127 FAX 205252-2654 E-mail ama@scottnet WEB-PAGE h0p//wwwscoOnet/ama Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Or. Pnnsacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37817 John G Cooper 4788 Cloistnr Covn Memphin TN 36118 James Alvis 5426 wood Orivn Jackson MS 39211 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood 842 Meridian MS 39305 Louise Izzo 296 Huntridge Way Winteroprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorelee N Charleston SC 28405 Chris Joiner PG Boo 4469 Colombas GA 31904-0469 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave. Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 Fred Mulholland 15410 Stonecreek Ln Tampa FL 33613 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smyrva GA 30082 Melvin Sires 781 Boardman Rd. Aiken SC 29803 Lyman Slack 9015 SW 61st Av Gainsville FL 32608 Frank Tiano 15300 Estaxcia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N Rinver Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10397 Fajardo Poerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 804 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth BlackmaIl 207 W Sandcreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone l33l 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Woodvaliny Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Computer Science Technology Expert Tom Rhodes 9 New York Blvd Beverly Hills FL 34465 Phone 352 527-0674 352 795-2362 January February March winter months action Florida invited attend Warbirds over Florida bash co-hosted Chipola RC Aviators Southern Scale Warbirds Association friend AVP Chris Joiner invited Chris founders Southern Scale Warbirds organization just Georgia Alabama Florida Its over want information write Chris address above Fun-thing held old Marianna Airport huge WWII strip So what did see first little airplane above about size large model model Heres Charles Mosier Hartford Alabama 16-span Baby Great Lakes its 64 prop cruises 120 mph top speed 250 mph Only 498 pounds 85 HP Continental got out soon after didnt want see thing fly because Charles seemed like very nice man didnt want see him get squashed oversize toy Pictured above L-R Chris Joiner Glen Barnett Dale Cavin Rose Julie Cavin Dale Event Director Coordinator Chipola RC Aviators same weekend drifted down Tampa catch Bay City Spring IMAC Classic 411 Pattern Contest flyers Dont let anybody tell model airplane hobby family-oriented Heres living breathing proof Bay City Flyers has large open-air hangar its field sudden blast springlike rain herded everybody inside two seconds cleverly snapped few shots important flyers hovering inside also waiting sudden Florida rain quit L-R meet above Jan Sebroder good friend Don Shulman Bill Lairsey CD Wral Williamson Dons little kid Jason also famous Pattern flyer like Daddy Im always running pictures Jason week later visited Ocala Florida Kingdom Sun Pattern meet club field bottom previous column Contest Director Charles Gordon Mike Kingery Earl Shuholm Thirty-one pilots participated RC Pattern Contest John Schroder Evan Chapkis preparing model flight plane Sequel #404 Pattern ship next day weekend visited Lakeland Florida Fun-Fly Prop Busters Lakeland sponsors picture above Joshua Mack grandson WWII Fleet Biplane little kid looks happy Come think body field looked happy Toy airplanes make nice hobby important events Bagel Drop next snap below shows bagels hooked top planes Flyers include CD Jim Mahoney center Jeffrey Alspaugh Rick Rue De Jim Sanderfor Bill McGreevy gentleman immediate forefront doing dance Perhaps avoiding whirling spinning propellers doing correct thing Model Aviation some nice families Heres Michael Darleen Reyes baby Abby Meanwhile Gerrit Williams baby Conner Also other modelers wives children hovering around waiting funny weather change back again Illinois/Indiana Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 706 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 sysbauer@chanjecnsjjtedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 706 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1 202 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 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Eurgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct St Charles MO 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 123B Higginaville MO 64037 660 594-6264 Fax 660 564-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 http//wwwcsamiitedu/amadixt6/indexhtm Charleston IL Club #1888 Charleston RC Stone Flyers held annual Octoberfest years great success initial count planes 61 about 100 RC pilots attendance weather perfect throughout day brought out about 250 spectators Gary Hamm brought modified version Lanier Shrike put awesome display speed Shrike powered Rossi Quickee 500 engine turning 875 x 8 prop unofficial top recorded speed out dive radar gun 237 MPH Gary Hamm holding Quickie Shrike John Adams featured guest years flying event brought Giant Scale CAP 232 3W120 power plant Heres John plane Pictures information Bob Holmes Jacksonville IL Club #1328 Jacksonville Propkickers has several members helped Roger Russell complete project wanted complete long time Back SOs early 60s Rogers dad Mark Russell used fly Lou Andrews Guillow Trixter Beam As some us remember took time tune radio get escapement working time flight lasted Much time spent chasing plane something didnt work right Rogers dad passed away August 1996 always wanted build fly Trixter modern equipment Several friends got together got Trixter built flown modern equipment Merele Menezes quarterbacked whole project Pictured other members team L R John Stewart Jack Wable Roger Russell holding plane Chuck McCormick Next have cross-country flight 62 miles plane used Sig Kadet Sr Fox 40 16-ounce tank JR radio first picture has L R Jack Wahle driver second support vehicle John Stewart plane watcher second support vehicle Roger Russell pilot Kadet Sr John Hunter driver pilot pickup truck Chuck McCormick field observer have plane Roger Russell John Hunter John Stewart Jack Wahle flight 62 miles took 2514 minutes Thanks Roger pictures information Rockford IL Club # 1409 Winnebago Sport Modelers held annual fly-in Kieselburg Forest Preserve north Rockford IL field maintained Winnebago County Forest Preserve District have picture mall show joint venture Rock Valley R/C Flyers show held Machesney Park Mall Mark Boesen sent pictures text * July1999 139 Em] II1LSIUUmE14JJtE 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@postofficeworldnetattnet East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 Soapbox Dont tell cant happen cause can An eleven-year old boy hit RC airplane Great Britian killed standing spectator area plane whatever reason came down hit him back head Ambulance crews called boy confirmed dead scene father treated shock reported field happened very well-run Remember flying season has started think think think Ok good stuffi something really like talk about gentleman shown picture Mr Stan Spiewak Detroit MI presented AMA District Service Award distinguished tireless service AMA clubs model aviation Metro Detroit Area list services has provided over years would fill entire article Stan member Detroit Aero Modelers well other clubs area think helped clubs didnt belong Mr Mike Cuba president Detroit Aero Modelers RC Club shown presenting award Stan can add congratulations AMA can thank enough Thanks also due Andy Low District VII VP really helped award become reality ttttt Talk about dedication above picture taken back February annual ice fly held Tom Tiffords home Jordan Lake Lake Odessa MI cold windy good time Grand Rapids KRAM Lansing CARDS Buster clubs represented event Above photograph top three finishers division B grades 6-9 Propeller Propulsion event Science Olympiad state competition Minnesota L R Eric Garnett Kenwood JH Lakeville Rory Muzzy Olson SB Bloomington Byran Morkrid Delano JH Delano also top three finishers regional competition lot advice supplied members Minneapolis Model Aero Club Thanks Jim Ladwig picture text did manage get some mall shows during winter months River Valley Flyers held February Sbopko Plaza Mall Wisconsin Rapids WI About sixty put display club consists RC flyers interests gas glow electric power have total membership 50 about half displaying models picture last summer remind us flying again really use heads Remember take off engine running land wheels bottom Bye * 140 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line Tel 765 288-4899 extension 223 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 sfrank6g@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 Haakell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126-1A2 SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 4611 Gooch Dr Little Rock AR 72212 501 868-2604 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234972 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 AMA preceding statement question visiting throughout AMA District VIII ask question W7zy AMA Within column several following ones focus will attempt answer question showcasing AMA Members helping members exists multidimensional need within ranks AIVIA Very few beginners modeling now learn skills needed themselves good old days few ability construct fly therefore selftaught Some discouraged never learned destroyed much process days quality ARF trainers reliable equipment proven training processes steep learning curve well crashed equipment required AMA fostering quality training beginning modelers AMA Introductory Pilot Program program intended introduce nonAMA member aeromodeling providing liability insurance coverage non-AMA member chartered club non-AMA member may fly chartered club field receive member liability insurance protection long flying under direct supervision club-designated Introductory Pilot Introductory Pilot must hold current AMA open membership license Intro Pilot classification Supervised flights must take place AMA chartered clubs field must closely supervised one-on-one relationship non-AMA member will have same liability insurance coverage other AMA members receive solely under direct one-on-one supervision Intro Pilot period 30 consecutive days starting first session No other AMA benefits provided non-AMA member Participation program time basis extension cannot granted reason program covers training activities does constitute permission fly organized event AMA members clubs sanctioned otherwise No AMA card will issued non-AMA member during 30-day introduction period AMA chartered club should participate Intro Pilot program Additionally club could establish time place set aside perform flight instruction Produce handbill outlining program assistance beginners Distribute information retail model merchants area will confront issues assisting merchant training beginners will membership drive chartered club will lessen beginners trauma finding suitable instruction hopefully lessen inherent disasters involved learning fly AMAmembers helping members Often Im questioned about dues structure consider following 151000 members 1998 total membership numbers over 30000 now receive reduced rate membership senior citizen category over 15000 receive reduced rate membership youth category 3000 reduced rate extra family membership program Yes Open Member adults slightly subsidized membership fees 48000 members Any member may request fully audited annual financial statement AMA slight duplication cost Members helping members AMA glue bonds modelers together Chartered clubs can own own flying field $ 250 per acre misprintkeep reading$ 250 per acre municipal government purchasing agent otherwise 50 percent fair market value land exists federal law known Recreational Public Purposes Act RIPP law almost unknown public deeper darker secret among federal employees Royal City Club Santa Fe NM has used federal law purchase Federal Bureau Land Management own flying site substantially reduced property cost Anywhere else exists federally available land program has potential Space precludes reviewing entire program Santa Fe flying field specifically Graciously member confronted program succeeded creating club-owned flying field unbelievably low dollar figure has volunteered handle questions concerning federal law relates creating own flying site has done Please contact Don W Fry 1921 Buffalo Dancer NE Albuquerque NM 87112 Phone collect please 505 293-6412 daylight hours mountain time zone Members helping members During Easter weekend 1999 visited numerous members clubs flying sites Albuquerque Santa Fe NM Thank gracious hospitality reacquainting modeling flying Land Enchantment AMA glue bonds Members helping members Flying Fun Fellowship Sandy Frank 1999 141 Jim Simpson AVP District VIII 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 phone 505 891-1336 E-mail Jimbonee@aolcom shown workshop ultra-light aerobatic Indoor Electric model patterned after IFO undertakes extensive beginners program modeling youth New Mexico information about beginners program schools assistance helping create similar program area please contact him directly Helen Stan Johnson proprietors Hobbies N Stuff Albuquerque NM have unique pilot training program customers send employee flying field flight training asked long send instructor field replied As long needed desire beginners become lifelong modelers hosted reception store met numerous members Albuquerque area Thank hospitality Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1609 Main St Williston ND 58801 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Salina KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-32 14 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 80919-1 788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News South Dakota Greetings balmy South South Dakota want let know about couple things have happening Beresford area past weeks First Beresford Area Radio Flyers sponsored postal duration contest SAM legal Old-Timer models summer fall contest open anyone District IX flew SAM legal Old-Timer model year about twenty entries sent during months May through August no entries submitted September October May winner Max Hansen Huron SD Max glided 80 Blitz Buggy 20 minutes 11 seconds May 23 Another Huron flier Dave Lentz won June contest Daves 87 Privateer glided 30 minutes 44 seconds June 6th truly Dave Larsen July winner 14 minute 36 second glide model Simplex enlarged 33% 80 span August Dean Everetts Sioux Falls took home award super flight 96 Lanzo Record Breaker Deans glide 85 minutes 59 seconds made August 29 also earned him distinction being 1998 winner BARF Postal Duration Contest have included photo Dean pulling Lanzo back pits Please let members District IX know will sponsoring contest again 1999 member District IX neighbors District VII would like participate can get official entry form contest rules sending SASE Dave Larsen Box 353 Alcester SD 57001 second happening Beresford field Third Annual BARE Frozen Finger Fun Fly held high noon January 1 1999 Beresford Field year temp 10 degrees snowing winds blowing 15 mph wind chill -20 real Frozen Finger event Five members attended fun fly banquet Three flyers got first flights 1999 five great time Photos event included anyone interested checking out BARF Web site please access wwwbmtcnet/-brjensenl Dave Larsen Secretart Beresford Area Radio Flyers BARE Box 353 Alcester SD 5700] Dean Everetts 1998 winner BARE Postal Duration Contest SAM legal Old-Timer models Club president Brad Jensen flies Gary Jobe right Roger Lang left hold survival blanket shelter against cold January 1 winds Gary Jobe Roger Lang watch Dave Larsens Arrowplane warmed Knipco heater prior frosty flight New Years Day 1999 intrepid group braved elements fly eat during Third Annual BARF Frozen Finger Fun Fly left David Larsen Gary Jobe Roger Lang Rob Ambur Brad Jensen News Colorado Well western Colorado have done again New Years Day held Second Annual Chili Fun-Fly annual salute Gods Balsa CA well-attended counted 18 pilots several wives mood batch chili temperature 44 degrees noon about three inches snow runway shoveled half runway left balance runway covered pilots skis airplanes did make offering gods Poor Jack Richardson forgot extend antenna takeoff Super Sport rolled right snow much left challenge rebuilding skills Please note Grand Mesa background about 45 miles away largest flat top mountain hemisphere Out flying site located county-owned recreation-only property tree anywhere just prairie dogs burrows lots great flying room 142 Model Aviation Everetts Sioux Falls SD pulls Lanzo Record Breaker back pits after successful flight Associate Vice Presidents Arizona / California / Hawaii / Guam / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone/Fax 602 728-9400 E-mail nchh @primenetcom htfp/Iwwwama-1 Ocom/ama Glenn Cafler Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kai Jensen Rano Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 562 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See laat montlia column addtional AVPa Coordinatora February 20 1999 AMA Hall Famer Dale Kim honored guest Second Annual Charlie Mackey Control Line Contest Dale recognized friends fellow modelers lifelong achievements Control Line modeling extraordinary contributions model aviation Saturday night banquet Dale presented AMA Fellow Award AMAs highest award excellence aeromodeling achievement Friends fellow modelers gather Saturday night banquet honor Dale Kim Pictured above Keith Storey L AMA Past President #9 Dale Kim Charlie Mackey best judge Control Line Precision Aerobatics AMA PAM PA Hall Famer Bob Palmer Bob seated next Sylvia Strickland judge intricacies precision maneuvers 1999 Charlie Mackey Annual Control Line Contest Mile Square Park Fountain Valley CA February 20-21 Pictured above John Miller kneeling Pete Peterson starting up Johns Old Time Stunter Twin Flight Streak Utah Gang known traveled down Salt Lake City attend years event Shawn Lenci member WAM contingent central northern California seen competing twoday event Shawn shadows eyes afternoon sun performs overhead maneuver Speedworid RIC Flyers located far northwest end Phoenix Valley Sun Speedworid few sites country has dedicated permanent RC Pylon racing facility site located near Wittmann AZ part professional multi-venue racing facility Though sport flying comprises majority dayto-day flying site hosts several Q 500 Q-40 Form 1 Warbird Racing events throughout year top five finishers Phoenix JR Gold Cup Chip Hyde Darrol Cady Rusty Van Baren Dave Shadel Bob Dible Next stop Merced CA big news national Pylon racing has first JR Gold Cup Race held Phoenix AZ February 27-28 1999 first race five-race series sponsored JR race wellattended 56 entries around country local NMPRA District II Race participants started arriving late week first racers field Saturday morning before sun came up pilots meeting completed 830 first heat off 900 Valley Sun provided two gorgeous days racing dust settled Sunday eight rounds racing complete thanks Jack Wismar CD Al Gier Jim Allen Speedworld RJC Flyers great event job well done Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn 1999 143 Speedworid RIC Flyers host first JR Gold Cup Race held Phoenix AZ February 27-28 first Q-40 race five-race series slated Phoenix AZ Merced CA Bowie MD Dayton OH ending Tangerine Florida Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 Email vpxipacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 26405 SE 160th St Issaquab WA 98027 Al Culver Bos 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98664 Reeves Lippincott 4400 Gray Wolf Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 months lead photo Turner site taken Dave Upton year marks second anniversary very important date Oregon Modelers new District XI missed story couple years ago 1996 Marion County decided shut down couple RC clubs flying sites what called Exclusive Farm Use land learned make possible modelers use farm land would necessary change law first possible probable would succeed Two gentlemen changed possible flat out doable men AMA member Van Moore member Salem R/C Pilots Association Club #535 Van both knowledge contacts totally invaluable pursuit goal Van Moore awards right hand Carl Weathers trophy given annually Keizer R/C Pilots individual deem has contributed the past year RC modeling other individual helpful sympathetic cause also instrumental getting bill passed Senator Bill Fisher Roseburg OR show Senator Fisher appreciation awarded AMA Distinguished Service Award Chuck Eads right Roseburg entrepreneur Umpqua Valley Modeler presents Senator Bill Fisher Award Roseburg Chamber Commerce Meeting Certainly wasnt just Van Senator Very active effort Alan Lasneski Doug Port John Stroup Vital legislators persuaded help cause Roger Weeks Ron Smuckle Al Szymanski Dan Dietz Other members AMA supplied both time money help achieve incredible first bill makes possible fly farm lands Oregon long farmer agrees Van Moore put lesson should gained Oregon Experience group individuals properly motivated fighting just cause can make difference could agree sure helps lot some individuals like Van John Doug Alan Roger Ron Al Dan Roy Holt CD Jets over Whidbey wrote got web site Jet contest up running site URL http//wwwfrugalcom/royholtlwhidbeyjets Jet enthusiasts other interested folks should go Whidbey Island 28-29 August join fun Pete Melin writes am having 8th Annual Melons Follies Fun Fly 27th June Turner field fun food flying As photo above shows its very nice place fly great low key event Congratulations Reeves Lippincott has selected Manager 99 F3A team Reeves wrote may have heard have appointed F3A Team Manager 1999 USA Team great honor able Cat both excited about going World Championships 10-19 September Pensacola FL have busy getting letters ready send out AMA clubs asking donations support USA Team am also working getting souvenir shirts hats jackets made Profits will go team fund Any requests info should addressed So want contribute its good cause Reeves will take money Would free expense-paid trip AMA Museum Flying Site AMA HQ Muncie side trip US Air Force Museum Wright Patterson AFB near Dayton OH sound like super deal Marymoor R/C Club came up fantastic raffle idea offering Puyallup $500 first prize includes airfare four nights accommodations two car rental $400 expenses winner will have full year make trip could take Nats cant make MAR/C event say like Open House 27 June want chance super trip call Tom Berry 425 883-8269 Ward Emigh 425 868-8000 Gene Sartore 425 226-2295 Model Aviation er OR home Salem R/C Pilots Association Dave Upton photo
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News View HQ Seepage 168 Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Executive Council Meeting Highlights Motions made April 24 1999 Executive Council Meeting Muncie IN below dat next qu January zal w o District X Vice President present meeting MOTION Moved W DeCou II seconded D Holland EVP grant River City Radio Controllers sum $2000 assist completing new runway MOTION passed 10 yes 1 no IX 1 abstain VIII following 2 mail votes included 1 Approve Safety Committees recommendation replace item 7 Safety Regulations Model Aircraft Gas Turbines effective October 24 1998 new item 7 follows 7 Turbine fueling handled following manner Propane fueling must accomplished remote Rer IN Please specific information required try limit request issue/question area away spectators engine start areas ignition sources B Fueling other combustible liquefied gasses may accomplished stan area C Starting personnel must assure tailpipe exhaust pointed away personnel fragile combustible items Spectators personnel non-essential starting process must maintain 25-foot spacing turbine start area Ed McCollough would like have noted phrase other combustible liquefied gasses needs further refinement MOTION passed unanimously 2 allow US submit bid host Electric World Championship held August 3-12 2000 San Diego California MOTION passed unanimously Model Aviation ng Mm omments e app roi other requests will schedule rounded i Museum Patron AMA Member others $25/hr $30/hr $3 5/hr SIO4 I-]mU IU LI11 [0] Charles Kelley AMA Education Committee Member Can recall experiencing fascination flight during youthful years Have spent countless hours watching airplanes taxi take off land local airport ever intrigued graceful maneuvering bird flew through air clear signs point attraction aviation growing deep within answered yes above questions good chance totally captivated first exposure model aviation Model aviation has provided varying degrees satisfaction lucky enough become involved early age Unfortunately unable nurture desire youth Growing up area distant airport unaware local modeling activities can account limited satisfaction Gazing occasional airplane passed miles overhead paper airplane dime-store balsa glider provided little satisfaction growing attraction aviation youthful attraction toward aviation restricted us enjoy modeling adults same desire continues burn hearts of nations youth Just like days old lucky ones will exposed model aviation early age knowing turn go unfortunate ones will continue wish dream desire continues grow burn deep within As unfortunate ones can recall first-hand growing desire get involved disappointment knowing go about motivating factors led join some modeling buddies create program opened door model aviation local youngsters During past twelve years have witnessed middle- high-school students participate briefly leave never return Apparently ones no deep interest aviation However good number continued return became active participants fun excitement model aviation strong attraction aviation us feel shared continued return As member Academy Model Aeronautics Education Committee make point visit AMA members possible usually flying sites attending monthly club meeting purpose get idea different activities being used introduce model aviation community specifically local youth During conversations will ask following two questions 1 established activity within club introduces local youth modeling 2 Does activity allow continued training guidance return faithfully demonstrate clear willingness learn few minor variations responses can classified following categories Yes question no question two introductory flight Yes questions two introductory flight training some extent club trainer instructors available very few show up take lessons No both questions willing Can show us no desire among members club establish type introductory activity have concluded abundance nations youth willing get involved model aviation some extent know go turn established modeling clubs over United States members willing provide some type exposure success clubs evidenced number youthful pilots flightline Considering majority flying sites located remote areas likelihood local youth just happening may remote members modeling community must reach out extend invitation local youth harbor fascination flight us familiar presents unique rewarding opportunity modeler club willing make effort identify two group eager youngsters willing become active modelers opportunity reach out activity goes beyond flying site endeavor extends invitation somewhere community intent such venture bring new membership flood flying site Therefore activity must well-planned two important steps planning determine focus efforts decide modeling activity will offer desired results community will have civic organizations might willing accommodate requests local YMCA Boys Girls Club Scout groups some examples nearby middle high school will full eager students club applied received AMA YES Grant funding selecting institution abused boys decision club members determine community organization should approached Education Committee Members have reviewed numerous programs have experienced various degrees success An interesting note no two programs alike Upon request AMA will provide information about programs reflection collective personalities responsible developing Information received AMA other outside source should serve possible suggestion activity must conform styles personalities will put final plan action best done having group brainstorming session Start making list activities member desires implement Qualify some method operation list complete review make changes necessary Chances program will arise has never tried before Patience key program actually starts Begin open mind realizing problems will occur Make note good not-so-good points make changes necessary Reaching out will bring increase membership sense moral satisfaction especially new member helped recruit successfully completes solo flight 1999 131 EC Meeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders Joe Beshar Coordinator 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Fax 201 261-0223 Tel 201 261-1281 FindingPreservingMaintaining finding landfills serving ideally use flying sites useful much usually idle already being used model flying sites searching locations can list use clubs seeking landfill permit need location list already flying landfill please send location can include listing see bumper sticker say hello driver vehicle will probably find FSA volunteer about joining rest FSA volunteers support flying sites highest priority heartbeat aeromodeling interested contact address heading column will happy send registration form dont squeal did come Upon incident have received response flier reports infraction field rule refuses disclose name guilty individual safety jeopardy loss flying site could occur generally respond dont believe Its always effective better nothing read following well-written editorial RIC Report editor Gordon Banks appeared November 1998 issue impressed read once Gordon writes it Please read being mindful cheating breaking rules get point suggest copy placed club bulletin board published newsletter knows just might help encourage policing field rules rse Crime report cheaters contests reasons cheating prevalent today too areas life because attitude Everybody else doing shouldnt Sadly too close truth ignored Too people cheat including some really dont want Some people cheat because feel have just keep playing field level theres root cause behind feeling too once time cheaters thieves reported discovered Somehow though us have duped accepting stupid ridiculous attitude reporting cheaters thieves wrong Some say shouldnt get involved Some say isnt business Someone does report crime may called Rat Fink Songbird some other mindless insult Well stop right now S Come folks Lets think about what doing owe loyalty cheat and/or steal others law abiding folks try live rules respect others rights property need change irresponsible Dont squeal people attitude whenever wherever see need adopt spread attitude whoever sees does report crime guilty aiding completion crime need speak out against break rules against sit quietly let others get away Call out see people cheating stealing Object hear someone insult another reporting crime Lets help put end preposterous attitude wherein wrong report wrongdoings wrongdoers Start right now . today . teach children show friends people report crimes should applauded rewarded insulted ridiculed Aiding cheat steal hurts honest moral among us Please think about let conscience guide number modelers country just might enough get attitude change swinging back right direction Wrongdoings should reported persons reporting should applauded and/or rewarded Just think much less wed paying taxes insurance people rewarded reporting wrongdoings should obvious us ones benefit stupid Dont Squeal policy crooks world Lets stop supporting start stopping includes people cheat contests steal rewards rightfully belonging whove worked hard earn 132 Model Aviation inted permission author audit report past year available upon request nominal fee below will find Schedule Operating Expenses As have few inquiries regarding operating expenses will present schedule first future columns will include different parts audit report entire report should presented October have specific questions concerns please call will happy discuss following statement enjoyment An alarm clock device waking up people have small children ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC SCHEDULES OF OPERATING EXPENSES YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 1998 AND 1997 OPERATING EXPENSES Salaries including contract services Fringe benefits payroll taxes Membership processing including supplies Utilities Marketing division Office expense Postage freight Telephone Bank charges fees Staff travel Equipment maintenance Printing duplicating Professional fees corporate Professional fees membership Insurance general Insurance membership Insurance administration Taxes other FAI programs NAA divisional fees Maintenance grounds Miscellaneous Real estate taxes Mortgage interest 1998 Amount Percent 202% 45 54 05 40 10 04 07 10 05 15 00 16 15 11 83 03 00 22 06 28 09 02 10 602% $1464118 324912 394265 40197 292451 72739 31338 49731 71152 36084 105599 337 112126 106070 73048 603529 22187 187 161555 41758 203636 63901 17931 $4358376 Until later . 1999 133 1997 Amount $1392399 321969 398747 39184 201307 93551 26614 49075 61916 32639 66005 20585 66403 88917 72698 607431 18341 59 133060 43187 139288 43070 20877 IIPA S4007730 Percent 197 45 56 06 28 13 04 07 09 04 09 03 09 13 10 86 03 00 19 06 20 06 03 10 566% Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont Don Kraffl Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 30 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Andrew Argenio 3 Sheila Ave Smithfield RI 02917 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator TBA FRED KRUSE Once again have report passing long-time modeler friend Fred passed away February 19 1999 after long illness active Salem Barnstormers Club Southern New Hampshire Radio Control Club first met Fred years ago CD Pattern contest active CD Leader Member AMA also active state local politics State Representative two terms served local school board will missed HENRY STRUCK Henry received AMA Fellow Award March spoke Henrys wife March 27 seems doing fine considering stroke last summer GEORGE WILSON George received AMA Distinguished Service Award March George has District frequency coordinator fifteen years has done excellent job present time George seriously ill will no longer frequency coordinator FREQUENCY COORDINATOR As noted above George Wilson will continuing position Until find person willing job please contact have radio problems desire use receivers check interference interested job have some background radio contact VERMONT AVP Bob Landry has advised going slow down modeling awhile restore some automobiles has Therefore asked find another AVP Vermont interested position let know CANADIAN FUN-FLY Carl Layden New Brunswick called advise fun-fly Amherst Nova Scotia July 3-4 1999 will grass field about info have interested give Carl call 506 832-1088 ELLINGION CT WW Giant Scale Fly-in will held July 11 1999 NCRCC field Ellington WW Golden Age aircraft eligible information call Paul Savastano 860 872-6303 STATE OF MAINE SCALE SHOOT OUT premier Scale event will take place August 7-8 1999 Grey Maine two days great flying Saturday evening cookout Call Ray Labonte 207 797-5196 details CONNECTICUT MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB following sent club president Carmen Luciano Dolly Curtis Interviews weekly cable show recently filmed documentary CMAC Stratford CT 30-minute show featured scratch-built quarter-scale model 1 915 Sikorsky S-16 model built Harry Hastedt Morris Pittorie plans reduced created photos measurements restored full-scale aircraft show highlights included historical review RC aviation Morgan Kaolian 52-year history CMAC President Carmen Luciano segment starring junior members club represented Richard Luciano Mat Pecoroni show announced local newspapers giving recognition club Pittorie Harry Hastedt Carmen Luciano Front row l-r Richard Luciano Matt Pecoroni MOUNT WASHINGTON VALLEY R/C CLUB February 13-14 1999 Mt Washington Valley RIC Club held its annual display models Mountain Valley Mall North Conway NH large number visitors 121 people signed register showing interest model aviation material pictures sent Percy Hill club secretary Model Aviation Farrar some models Mountain Valley Mall Show Ned Bryant models Paul Whetton Back row l-r Dolly Curtis producer Victor Cromwell cameraman Morris Sorry guys no names U] F-ti] [#b iii i New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Phone 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 decou@idtnet Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightutown NJ 08520-450 1 Roy Brown USAF AFCENT CMR 460 BOX 585 APO AE 09703 Ray Juschkus 59 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 James M Lewis PO 61 Ogdenburg NY 13669-0061 Bob McKay 109W Edward St Iselan NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Box 613 Camillus NY 13031 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodem 407 Willow Street Lockport NY 14094 Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock Court Saugerties NY 12477 Adam Settler 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Dr Endicott NY 137604329 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 53 Airport Dr Osmego County Airport Fulton NY 13069 315 598-6093 little catch-up some winter activities some excellent news regarding model aviation school systems March 6th 7th found Syracuse annual STARS/ARCS Forum Saturday followed STARS Sno-Fly Sunday forum informative always interesting sessions throughout day normal always changing subjects batteries covering tips tools techniques creating good-looking atrcraft has chance getting airborne Sno-Fly unique year due primarily fact indeed snow Three days prior event local pilots frantically removing skis reinstalling wheels Mother Nature took look quick talk CD Pete Seiffert decided dump Phoenix NY speak . snow over place Hot coffee great hotdogs hamburgers friendly swapping model aviation tales made enjoyable visit Really really cold too windy STARS pilot Fran Worth concentrates first mission day WRAM show year talking Bernie Liquorman MidHudson Modelmasters club mentioned spoke team students Marlboro Middle School competing New York Science Olympiad Propeller Propulsion event Mount St Mary College Newburgh second year particular event has included Olympiad Modelmasters used opportunity get put model aviation center stage local school system After being asked science teacher Laura Simons coordinate aspects competition Middle High school levels club organized building test flying sessions students well plan run competitions time time compete seasoned pilots well-tested aircraft rule High School Regional competition held Ulster Community College Modelmaster Lauren Duffy took second place Washingtonville flights about 30 seconds dozen teams hand competition Middle School competition Jessica Congemi Stephanie Kulaga represented Marlboro results tn tabulated champs sense students took great experience newfound appreciation model aviation away activity audience substantial obviously impressed organizers event participating school officials hearty congratulations student participants warm Thank Mid-Hudson Modelmasters involvement awareness building activity Key club players according written material Ive seen included Bernie Liquorman John Duffy Vie Nippert AVP Bill Poythress Jesse Aronstein Joe Ellen Miller Jim Catalano friend John Warner high school student Kris Harms Lauren Duffy gets wound up model flying lirtle help dad John Middle school participants Kenny Greiner Jerry Inkle Stephanie Kulaga Jessica Congemi Brianna Giacoia unbeatable New Jersey State Championship Olympiads held Middlesex County College March 23rd 1998 Gold Medalist Timothy Chaya 4H Club flyer mere 1 8 months stick n tissue experience successfully defended title flight 57 seconds Looks like local clubs could get lot very positive exposure . perhaps other benefits . getting involved model aviation local school level Adopt team Millenium Olympiad could make huge Next month trip club Westchester carrier event coverage multiple events out Long Island Get activity covered Send some stuff 1999 135 Associate Vice Presidents L Part Sno-Fly crowd gathers round coffeepot L-R AVP Dave Mathewson Wes Froats Mike Graham Dan Hurd Art Rose Bob Wassel • 1 ki 11 [ iEEE 11 1s] bE Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 E-mail amadiipenncom Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee esei Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 8911643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWis Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 idaCs Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 610 797-6597 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trayge PA 19426-2296 610 409-0129 Frank Noll 6042 Norwell Drive Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9232 Joe Otto 13065 Heath Road C5esterland OH 44026-3225 440 729-0185 E-mail JD5oAMA@AOLcom Matthew Turowski N R 63 Box 294 Dogwood Drive Drums PA 18222 717 788-0661 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO 905 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frerluency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 717 287-6970 Academy offers services club newer services producing custom clothing Advertisements have placed several recent issues Model Aviation additional information can obtained Shirley Cook Contact AMA Headquarters telephone 765 2871256 ext 211 E-mail shirleycmodeIaircraftorg JOHNSTOWN RIC CLUB Johnstown R/C Club held annual banquet last March Sam Kaplitz club president provided following picture festive event Highlighted event new AMA shirts According Sam club very happy great AMA/Johnstown shirts obtained Shirley Cook Johnstown Banquet Seated head table vice president Ed Develin newsletter editor Paul Yuhas treasurer Bob Steinlering Windsor School Elyria Ohio Phills sons Joe Mark Rob class According school administrators class big hit involved Phill summed up effort quote really gives good feeling spend time young people doing what enjoy building flying airplanes recommend everyone give little time talent rewards will can realize Young Astronauts hard work AMA Cubs teacher Mr DeRodes Windsor School students prepare first flight TIFFIN AERO MODELERS AVP Joe Vislay has very busy attending mall shows within area pictures depict some great models display Roger Miller talking other modelers LORAIN COUNTY R/C CLUB Phill Pfingsten vice president Lorain County PJC Club has spent last two This PT-9 scratch-built replica years assisting Young Astronauts class full-scale Air Force Museum OS-25 powered Q500 belongs Allan Weichman FLYING TIGERS Flying Tigers Toledo Ohio also great turnout annual mall show Joe Vislays words . Great weather great show ng Tigers president Jim Gray Flying Tigers member Ron Weber Crawford Bipe powered OS ERS 300 136 Model Aviation lie Mikolajezyks Extra 300 Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland/North Carolina Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 252 441-5855 Fax 252 441-6554 cforeman@modelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 410 969-9356 E-Mail bbabura@junocom Randy Elliott 103 Virginia Court Pulaski VA 24301 Home Phone 540 980-8461 Office Phone 540 994-2316 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757 421-4545 Office Phone 757 431-6009 E-Mail moultons@mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail flyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail vrcs38@aolcom Bliss Teague 625 5th Ave SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Home Phone 828 324-2164 Office Phone 828 733-9228 E-Mail blissteague@conninccom Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 Well its end March Outer Banks North Carolina still cold windy time column hits streets should nice warm lot flying going am looking possibility starting District IV Web site Steve Moulton AVPs has volunteered webmaster looking costs availability Steve has excellent background computers very capable setting up everything goes according plan Web site should place time read site established will District IV AMA members chartered clubs focus Whats Happening District IV later STATESVILLE EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL by Ben Crouch About month ago Statesville East Elementary School contacted club member Bob Mills about bringing special education class flying field demonstration visit arranged arrived sunny warm mornings February photo shows fine-looking group watching activities child given transmitter shown sticks moved different controls model changed attitude direction model airplane photo group having picnic lunch clubs bleachers photo shows group admiring club member Ronnie Milams Morris Big Boy Front row Kenny Terry Middle row Frisco Costagner Rachel Lamp Brooke Chumly Alex Luisi David Summers Travis Murphy Tywar Summers Back row Betty Lambert Peggy Brendle Kristy Manners Hank Weddington Bob Mills Cansel Brown Shelia Weaver DELAWARE RIC CLUB John Stare AVP District IV Along activities go Delaware RJC Club Lums Pond nicest fun Fun Scale Contest run Tony Albence Tony CDs somehow manages get plethora prizes event Robart particular big donor along Sig Futaba photo Sam Hallstrom left Steve Riddle matching Goldberg Chipmunks Next Rich Scott registration area last photo shows left right Paul Bryk Bill Bass Ed Fitzwater Doug Bond Tom Lahart Tony Albence Pat Bums Rick Scott last least go take kid flying 4July 1999 137 next photo Dick Slutzs Fun Scale Fokker E-3 Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Poerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 Soath 20Avenae Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 12051 322-2127 FAX 205252-2654 E-mail ama@scottnet WEB-PAGE h0p//wwwscoOnet/ama Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Or. Pnnsacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37817 John G Cooper 4788 Cloistnr Covn Memphin TN 36118 James Alvis 5426 wood Orivn Jackson MS 39211 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood 842 Meridian MS 39305 Louise Izzo 296 Huntridge Way Winteroprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorelee N Charleston SC 28405 Chris Joiner PG Boo 4469 Colombas GA 31904-0469 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave. Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 Fred Mulholland 15410 Stonecreek Ln Tampa FL 33613 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smyrva GA 30082 Melvin Sires 781 Boardman Rd. Aiken SC 29803 Lyman Slack 9015 SW 61st Av Gainsville FL 32608 Frank Tiano 15300 Estaxcia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N Rinver Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10397 Fajardo Poerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 804 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth BlackmaIl 207 W Sandcreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone l33l 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Woodvaliny Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Computer Science Technology Expert Tom Rhodes 9 New York Blvd Beverly Hills FL 34465 Phone 352 527-0674 352 795-2362 January February March winter months action Florida invited attend Warbirds over Florida bash co-hosted Chipola RC Aviators Southern Scale Warbirds Association friend AVP Chris Joiner invited Chris founders Southern Scale Warbirds organization just Georgia Alabama Florida Its over want information write Chris address above Fun-thing held old Marianna Airport huge WWII strip So what did see first little airplane above about size large model model Heres Charles Mosier Hartford Alabama 16-span Baby Great Lakes its 64 prop cruises 120 mph top speed 250 mph Only 498 pounds 85 HP Continental got out soon after didnt want see thing fly because Charles seemed like very nice man didnt want see him get squashed oversize toy Pictured above L-R Chris Joiner Glen Barnett Dale Cavin Rose Julie Cavin Dale Event Director Coordinator Chipola RC Aviators same weekend drifted down Tampa catch Bay City Spring IMAC Classic 411 Pattern Contest flyers Dont let anybody tell model airplane hobby family-oriented Heres living breathing proof Bay City Flyers has large open-air hangar its field sudden blast springlike rain herded everybody inside two seconds cleverly snapped few shots important flyers hovering inside also waiting sudden Florida rain quit L-R meet above Jan Sebroder good friend Don Shulman Bill Lairsey CD Wral Williamson Dons little kid Jason also famous Pattern flyer like Daddy Im always running pictures Jason week later visited Ocala Florida Kingdom Sun Pattern meet club field bottom previous column Contest Director Charles Gordon Mike Kingery Earl Shuholm Thirty-one pilots participated RC Pattern Contest John Schroder Evan Chapkis preparing model flight plane Sequel #404 Pattern ship next day weekend visited Lakeland Florida Fun-Fly Prop Busters Lakeland sponsors picture above Joshua Mack grandson WWII Fleet Biplane little kid looks happy Come think body field looked happy Toy airplanes make nice hobby important events Bagel Drop next snap below shows bagels hooked top planes Flyers include CD Jim Mahoney center Jeffrey Alspaugh Rick Rue De Jim Sanderfor Bill McGreevy gentleman immediate forefront doing dance Perhaps avoiding whirling spinning propellers doing correct thing Model Aviation some nice families Heres Michael Darleen Reyes baby Abby Meanwhile Gerrit Williams baby Conner Also other modelers wives children hovering around waiting funny weather change back again Illinois/Indiana Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 706 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 sysbauer@chanjecnsjjtedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 706 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1 202 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 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Eurgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct St Charles MO 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 123B Higginaville MO 64037 660 594-6264 Fax 660 564-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 http//wwwcsamiitedu/amadixt6/indexhtm Charleston IL Club #1888 Charleston RC Stone Flyers held annual Octoberfest years great success initial count planes 61 about 100 RC pilots attendance weather perfect throughout day brought out about 250 spectators Gary Hamm brought modified version Lanier Shrike put awesome display speed Shrike powered Rossi Quickee 500 engine turning 875 x 8 prop unofficial top recorded speed out dive radar gun 237 MPH Gary Hamm holding Quickie Shrike John Adams featured guest years flying event brought Giant Scale CAP 232 3W120 power plant Heres John plane Pictures information Bob Holmes Jacksonville IL Club #1328 Jacksonville Propkickers has several members helped Roger Russell complete project wanted complete long time Back SOs early 60s Rogers dad Mark Russell used fly Lou Andrews Guillow Trixter Beam As some us remember took time tune radio get escapement working time flight lasted Much time spent chasing plane something didnt work right Rogers dad passed away August 1996 always wanted build fly Trixter modern equipment Several friends got together got Trixter built flown modern equipment Merele Menezes quarterbacked whole project Pictured other members team L R John Stewart Jack Wable Roger Russell holding plane Chuck McCormick Next have cross-country flight 62 miles plane used Sig Kadet Sr Fox 40 16-ounce tank JR radio first picture has L R Jack Wahle driver second support vehicle John Stewart plane watcher second support vehicle Roger Russell pilot Kadet Sr John Hunter driver pilot pickup truck Chuck McCormick field observer have plane Roger Russell John Hunter John Stewart Jack Wahle flight 62 miles took 2514 minutes Thanks Roger pictures information Rockford IL Club # 1409 Winnebago Sport Modelers held annual fly-in Kieselburg Forest Preserve north Rockford IL field maintained Winnebago County Forest Preserve District have picture mall show joint venture Rock Valley R/C Flyers show held Machesney Park Mall Mark Boesen sent pictures text * July1999 139 Em] II1LSIUUmE14JJtE 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@postofficeworldnetattnet East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 Soapbox Dont tell cant happen cause can An eleven-year old boy hit RC airplane Great Britian killed standing spectator area plane whatever reason came down hit him back head Ambulance crews called boy confirmed dead scene father treated shock reported field happened very well-run Remember flying season has started think think think Ok good stuffi something really like talk about gentleman shown picture Mr Stan Spiewak Detroit MI presented AMA District Service Award distinguished tireless service AMA clubs model aviation Metro Detroit Area list services has provided over years would fill entire article Stan member Detroit Aero Modelers well other clubs area think helped clubs didnt belong Mr Mike Cuba president Detroit Aero Modelers RC Club shown presenting award Stan can add congratulations AMA can thank enough Thanks also due Andy Low District VII VP really helped award become reality ttttt Talk about dedication above picture taken back February annual ice fly held Tom Tiffords home Jordan Lake Lake Odessa MI cold windy good time Grand Rapids KRAM Lansing CARDS Buster clubs represented event Above photograph top three finishers division B grades 6-9 Propeller Propulsion event Science Olympiad state competition Minnesota L R Eric Garnett Kenwood JH Lakeville Rory Muzzy Olson SB Bloomington Byran Morkrid Delano JH Delano also top three finishers regional competition lot advice supplied members Minneapolis Model Aero Club Thanks Jim Ladwig picture text did manage get some mall shows during winter months River Valley Flyers held February Sbopko Plaza Mall Wisconsin Rapids WI About sixty put display club consists RC flyers interests gas glow electric power have total membership 50 about half displaying models picture last summer remind us flying again really use heads Remember take off engine running land wheels bottom Bye * 140 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line Tel 765 288-4899 extension 223 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 sfrank6g@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 Haakell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126-1A2 SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 4611 Gooch Dr Little Rock AR 72212 501 868-2604 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234972 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 AMA preceding statement question visiting throughout AMA District VIII ask question W7zy AMA Within column several following ones focus will attempt answer question showcasing AMA Members helping members exists multidimensional need within ranks AIVIA Very few beginners modeling now learn skills needed themselves good old days few ability construct fly therefore selftaught Some discouraged never learned destroyed much process days quality ARF trainers reliable equipment proven training processes steep learning curve well crashed equipment required AMA fostering quality training beginning modelers AMA Introductory Pilot Program program intended introduce nonAMA member aeromodeling providing liability insurance coverage non-AMA member chartered club non-AMA member may fly chartered club field receive member liability insurance protection long flying under direct supervision club-designated Introductory Pilot Introductory Pilot must hold current AMA open membership license Intro Pilot classification Supervised flights must take place AMA chartered clubs field must closely supervised one-on-one relationship non-AMA member will have same liability insurance coverage other AMA members receive solely under direct one-on-one supervision Intro Pilot period 30 consecutive days starting first session No other AMA benefits provided non-AMA member Participation program time basis extension cannot granted reason program covers training activities does constitute permission fly organized event AMA members clubs sanctioned otherwise No AMA card will issued non-AMA member during 30-day introduction period AMA chartered club should participate Intro Pilot program Additionally club could establish time place set aside perform flight instruction Produce handbill outlining program assistance beginners Distribute information retail model merchants area will confront issues assisting merchant training beginners will membership drive chartered club will lessen beginners trauma finding suitable instruction hopefully lessen inherent disasters involved learning fly AMAmembers helping members Often Im questioned about dues structure consider following 151000 members 1998 total membership numbers over 30000 now receive reduced rate membership senior citizen category over 15000 receive reduced rate membership youth category 3000 reduced rate extra family membership program Yes Open Member adults slightly subsidized membership fees 48000 members Any member may request fully audited annual financial statement AMA slight duplication cost Members helping members AMA glue bonds modelers together Chartered clubs can own own flying field $ 250 per acre misprintkeep reading$ 250 per acre municipal government purchasing agent otherwise 50 percent fair market value land exists federal law known Recreational Public Purposes Act RIPP law almost unknown public deeper darker secret among federal employees Royal City Club Santa Fe NM has used federal law purchase Federal Bureau Land Management own flying site substantially reduced property cost Anywhere else exists federally available land program has potential Space precludes reviewing entire program Santa Fe flying field specifically Graciously member confronted program succeeded creating club-owned flying field unbelievably low dollar figure has volunteered handle questions concerning federal law relates creating own flying site has done Please contact Don W Fry 1921 Buffalo Dancer NE Albuquerque NM 87112 Phone collect please 505 293-6412 daylight hours mountain time zone Members helping members During Easter weekend 1999 visited numerous members clubs flying sites Albuquerque Santa Fe NM Thank gracious hospitality reacquainting modeling flying Land Enchantment AMA glue bonds Members helping members Flying Fun Fellowship Sandy Frank 1999 141 Jim Simpson AVP District VIII 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 phone 505 891-1336 E-mail Jimbonee@aolcom shown workshop ultra-light aerobatic Indoor Electric model patterned after IFO undertakes extensive beginners program modeling youth New Mexico information about beginners program schools assistance helping create similar program area please contact him directly Helen Stan Johnson proprietors Hobbies N Stuff Albuquerque NM have unique pilot training program customers send employee flying field flight training asked long send instructor field replied As long needed desire beginners become lifelong modelers hosted reception store met numerous members Albuquerque area Thank hospitality Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1609 Main St Williston ND 58801 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Salina KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-32 14 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 80919-1 788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News South Dakota Greetings balmy South South Dakota want let know about couple things have happening Beresford area past weeks First Beresford Area Radio Flyers sponsored postal duration contest SAM legal Old-Timer models summer fall contest open anyone District IX flew SAM legal Old-Timer model year about twenty entries sent during months May through August no entries submitted September October May winner Max Hansen Huron SD Max glided 80 Blitz Buggy 20 minutes 11 seconds May 23 Another Huron flier Dave Lentz won June contest Daves 87 Privateer glided 30 minutes 44 seconds June 6th truly Dave Larsen July winner 14 minute 36 second glide model Simplex enlarged 33% 80 span August Dean Everetts Sioux Falls took home award super flight 96 Lanzo Record Breaker Deans glide 85 minutes 59 seconds made August 29 also earned him distinction being 1998 winner BARF Postal Duration Contest have included photo Dean pulling Lanzo back pits Please let members District IX know will sponsoring contest again 1999 member District IX neighbors District VII would like participate can get official entry form contest rules sending SASE Dave Larsen Box 353 Alcester SD 57001 second happening Beresford field Third Annual BARE Frozen Finger Fun Fly held high noon January 1 1999 Beresford Field year temp 10 degrees snowing winds blowing 15 mph wind chill -20 real Frozen Finger event Five members attended fun fly banquet Three flyers got first flights 1999 five great time Photos event included anyone interested checking out BARF Web site please access wwwbmtcnet/-brjensenl Dave Larsen Secretart Beresford Area Radio Flyers BARE Box 353 Alcester SD 5700] Dean Everetts 1998 winner BARE Postal Duration Contest SAM legal Old-Timer models Club president Brad Jensen flies Gary Jobe right Roger Lang left hold survival blanket shelter against cold January 1 winds Gary Jobe Roger Lang watch Dave Larsens Arrowplane warmed Knipco heater prior frosty flight New Years Day 1999 intrepid group braved elements fly eat during Third Annual BARF Frozen Finger Fun Fly left David Larsen Gary Jobe Roger Lang Rob Ambur Brad Jensen News Colorado Well western Colorado have done again New Years Day held Second Annual Chili Fun-Fly annual salute Gods Balsa CA well-attended counted 18 pilots several wives mood batch chili temperature 44 degrees noon about three inches snow runway shoveled half runway left balance runway covered pilots skis airplanes did make offering gods Poor Jack Richardson forgot extend antenna takeoff Super Sport rolled right snow much left challenge rebuilding skills Please note Grand Mesa background about 45 miles away largest flat top mountain hemisphere Out flying site located county-owned recreation-only property tree anywhere just prairie dogs burrows lots great flying room 142 Model Aviation Everetts Sioux Falls SD pulls Lanzo Record Breaker back pits after successful flight Associate Vice Presidents Arizona / California / Hawaii / Guam / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone/Fax 602 728-9400 E-mail nchh @primenetcom htfp/Iwwwama-1 Ocom/ama Glenn Cafler Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kai Jensen Rano Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 562 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See laat montlia column addtional AVPa Coordinatora February 20 1999 AMA Hall Famer Dale Kim honored guest Second Annual Charlie Mackey Control Line Contest Dale recognized friends fellow modelers lifelong achievements Control Line modeling extraordinary contributions model aviation Saturday night banquet Dale presented AMA Fellow Award AMAs highest award excellence aeromodeling achievement Friends fellow modelers gather Saturday night banquet honor Dale Kim Pictured above Keith Storey L AMA Past President #9 Dale Kim Charlie Mackey best judge Control Line Precision Aerobatics AMA PAM PA Hall Famer Bob Palmer Bob seated next Sylvia Strickland judge intricacies precision maneuvers 1999 Charlie Mackey Annual Control Line Contest Mile Square Park Fountain Valley CA February 20-21 Pictured above John Miller kneeling Pete Peterson starting up Johns Old Time Stunter Twin Flight Streak Utah Gang known traveled down Salt Lake City attend years event Shawn Lenci member WAM contingent central northern California seen competing twoday event Shawn shadows eyes afternoon sun performs overhead maneuver Speedworid RIC Flyers located far northwest end Phoenix Valley Sun Speedworid few sites country has dedicated permanent RC Pylon racing facility site located near Wittmann AZ part professional multi-venue racing facility Though sport flying comprises majority dayto-day flying site hosts several Q 500 Q-40 Form 1 Warbird Racing events throughout year top five finishers Phoenix JR Gold Cup Chip Hyde Darrol Cady Rusty Van Baren Dave Shadel Bob Dible Next stop Merced CA big news national Pylon racing has first JR Gold Cup Race held Phoenix AZ February 27-28 1999 first race five-race series sponsored JR race wellattended 56 entries around country local NMPRA District II Race participants started arriving late week first racers field Saturday morning before sun came up pilots meeting completed 830 first heat off 900 Valley Sun provided two gorgeous days racing dust settled Sunday eight rounds racing complete thanks Jack Wismar CD Al Gier Jim Allen Speedworld RJC Flyers great event job well done Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn 1999 143 Speedworid RIC Flyers host first JR Gold Cup Race held Phoenix AZ February 27-28 first Q-40 race five-race series slated Phoenix AZ Merced CA Bowie MD Dayton OH ending Tangerine Florida Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 Email vpxipacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 26405 SE 160th St Issaquab WA 98027 Al Culver Bos 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98664 Reeves Lippincott 4400 Gray Wolf Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 months lead photo Turner site taken Dave Upton year marks second anniversary very important date Oregon Modelers new District XI missed story couple years ago 1996 Marion County decided shut down couple RC clubs flying sites what called Exclusive Farm Use land learned make possible modelers use farm land would necessary change law first possible probable would succeed Two gentlemen changed possible flat out doable men AMA member Van Moore member Salem R/C Pilots Association Club #535 Van both knowledge contacts totally invaluable pursuit goal Van Moore awards right hand Carl Weathers trophy given annually Keizer R/C Pilots individual deem has contributed the past year RC modeling other individual helpful sympathetic cause also instrumental getting bill passed Senator Bill Fisher Roseburg OR show Senator Fisher appreciation awarded AMA Distinguished Service Award Chuck Eads right Roseburg entrepreneur Umpqua Valley Modeler presents Senator Bill Fisher Award Roseburg Chamber Commerce Meeting Certainly wasnt just Van Senator Very active effort Alan Lasneski Doug Port John Stroup Vital legislators persuaded help cause Roger Weeks Ron Smuckle Al Szymanski Dan Dietz Other members AMA supplied both time money help achieve incredible first bill makes possible fly farm lands Oregon long farmer agrees Van Moore put lesson should gained Oregon Experience group individuals properly motivated fighting just cause can make difference could agree sure helps lot some individuals like Van John Doug Alan Roger Ron Al Dan Roy Holt CD Jets over Whidbey wrote got web site Jet contest up running site URL http//wwwfrugalcom/royholtlwhidbeyjets Jet enthusiasts other interested folks should go Whidbey Island 28-29 August join fun Pete Melin writes am having 8th Annual Melons Follies Fun Fly 27th June Turner field fun food flying As photo above shows its very nice place fly great low key event Congratulations Reeves Lippincott has selected Manager 99 F3A team Reeves wrote may have heard have appointed F3A Team Manager 1999 USA Team great honor able Cat both excited about going World Championships 10-19 September Pensacola FL have busy getting letters ready send out AMA clubs asking donations support USA Team am also working getting souvenir shirts hats jackets made Profits will go team fund Any requests info should addressed So want contribute its good cause Reeves will take money Would free expense-paid trip AMA Museum Flying Site AMA HQ Muncie side trip US Air Force Museum Wright Patterson AFB near Dayton OH sound like super deal Marymoor R/C Club came up fantastic raffle idea offering Puyallup $500 first prize includes airfare four nights accommodations two car rental $400 expenses winner will have full year make trip could take Nats cant make MAR/C event say like Open House 27 June want chance super trip call Tom Berry 425 883-8269 Ward Emigh 425 868-8000 Gene Sartore 425 226-2295 Model Aviation er OR home Salem R/C Pilots Association Dave Upton photo
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News View HQ Seepage 168 Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Executive Council Meeting Highlights Motions made April 24 1999 Executive Council Meeting Muncie IN below dat next qu January zal w o District X Vice President present meeting MOTION Moved W DeCou II seconded D Holland EVP grant River City Radio Controllers sum $2000 assist completing new runway MOTION passed 10 yes 1 no IX 1 abstain VIII following 2 mail votes included 1 Approve Safety Committees recommendation replace item 7 Safety Regulations Model Aircraft Gas Turbines effective October 24 1998 new item 7 follows 7 Turbine fueling handled following manner Propane fueling must accomplished remote Rer IN Please specific information required try limit request issue/question area away spectators engine start areas ignition sources B Fueling other combustible liquefied gasses may accomplished stan area C Starting personnel must assure tailpipe exhaust pointed away personnel fragile combustible items Spectators personnel non-essential starting process must maintain 25-foot spacing turbine start area Ed McCollough would like have noted phrase other combustible liquefied gasses needs further refinement MOTION passed unanimously 2 allow US submit bid host Electric World Championship held August 3-12 2000 San Diego California MOTION passed unanimously Model Aviation ng Mm omments e app roi other requests will schedule rounded i Museum Patron AMA Member others $25/hr $30/hr $3 5/hr SIO4 I-]mU IU LI11 [0] Charles Kelley AMA Education Committee Member Can recall experiencing fascination flight during youthful years Have spent countless hours watching airplanes taxi take off land local airport ever intrigued graceful maneuvering bird flew through air clear signs point attraction aviation growing deep within answered yes above questions good chance totally captivated first exposure model aviation Model aviation has provided varying degrees satisfaction lucky enough become involved early age Unfortunately unable nurture desire youth Growing up area distant airport unaware local modeling activities can account limited satisfaction Gazing occasional airplane passed miles overhead paper airplane dime-store balsa glider provided little satisfaction growing attraction aviation youthful attraction toward aviation restricted us enjoy modeling adults same desire continues burn hearts of nations youth Just like days old lucky ones will exposed model aviation early age knowing turn go unfortunate ones will continue wish dream desire continues grow burn deep within As unfortunate ones can recall first-hand growing desire get involved disappointment knowing go about motivating factors led join some modeling buddies create program opened door model aviation local youngsters During past twelve years have witnessed middle- high-school students participate briefly leave never return Apparently ones no deep interest aviation However good number continued return became active participants fun excitement model aviation strong attraction aviation us feel shared continued return As member Academy Model Aeronautics Education Committee make point visit AMA members possible usually flying sites attending monthly club meeting purpose get idea different activities being used introduce model aviation community specifically local youth During conversations will ask following two questions 1 established activity within club introduces local youth modeling 2 Does activity allow continued training guidance return faithfully demonstrate clear willingness learn few minor variations responses can classified following categories Yes question no question two introductory flight Yes questions two introductory flight training some extent club trainer instructors available very few show up take lessons No both questions willing Can show us no desire among members club establish type introductory activity have concluded abundance nations youth willing get involved model aviation some extent know go turn established modeling clubs over United States members willing provide some type exposure success clubs evidenced number youthful pilots flightline Considering majority flying sites located remote areas likelihood local youth just happening may remote members modeling community must reach out extend invitation local youth harbor fascination flight us familiar presents unique rewarding opportunity modeler club willing make effort identify two group eager youngsters willing become active modelers opportunity reach out activity goes beyond flying site endeavor extends invitation somewhere community intent such venture bring new membership flood flying site Therefore activity must well-planned two important steps planning determine focus efforts decide modeling activity will offer desired results community will have civic organizations might willing accommodate requests local YMCA Boys Girls Club Scout groups some examples nearby middle high school will full eager students club applied received AMA YES Grant funding selecting institution abused boys decision club members determine community organization should approached Education Committee Members have reviewed numerous programs have experienced various degrees success An interesting note no two programs alike Upon request AMA will provide information about programs reflection collective personalities responsible developing Information received AMA other outside source should serve possible suggestion activity must conform styles personalities will put final plan action best done having group brainstorming session Start making list activities member desires implement Qualify some method operation list complete review make changes necessary Chances program will arise has never tried before Patience key program actually starts Begin open mind realizing problems will occur Make note good not-so-good points make changes necessary Reaching out will bring increase membership sense moral satisfaction especially new member helped recruit successfully completes solo flight 1999 131 EC Meeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders Joe Beshar Coordinator 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Fax 201 261-0223 Tel 201 261-1281 FindingPreservingMaintaining finding landfills serving ideally use flying sites useful much usually idle already being used model flying sites searching locations can list use clubs seeking landfill permit need location list already flying landfill please send location can include listing see bumper sticker say hello driver vehicle will probably find FSA volunteer about joining rest FSA volunteers support flying sites highest priority heartbeat aeromodeling interested contact address heading column will happy send registration form dont squeal did come Upon incident have received response flier reports infraction field rule refuses disclose name guilty individual safety jeopardy loss flying site could occur generally respond dont believe Its always effective better nothing read following well-written editorial RIC Report editor Gordon Banks appeared November 1998 issue impressed read once Gordon writes it Please read being mindful cheating breaking rules get point suggest copy placed club bulletin board published newsletter knows just might help encourage policing field rules rse Crime report cheaters contests reasons cheating prevalent today too areas life because attitude Everybody else doing shouldnt Sadly too close truth ignored Too people cheat including some really dont want Some people cheat because feel have just keep playing field level theres root cause behind feeling too once time cheaters thieves reported discovered Somehow though us have duped accepting stupid ridiculous attitude reporting cheaters thieves wrong Some say shouldnt get involved Some say isnt business Someone does report crime may called Rat Fink Songbird some other mindless insult Well stop right now S Come folks Lets think about what doing owe loyalty cheat and/or steal others law abiding folks try live rules respect others rights property need change irresponsible Dont squeal people attitude whenever wherever see need adopt spread attitude whoever sees does report crime guilty aiding completion crime need speak out against break rules against sit quietly let others get away Call out see people cheating stealing Object hear someone insult another reporting crime Lets help put end preposterous attitude wherein wrong report wrongdoings wrongdoers Start right now . today . teach children show friends people report crimes should applauded rewarded insulted ridiculed Aiding cheat steal hurts honest moral among us Please think about let conscience guide number modelers country just might enough get attitude change swinging back right direction Wrongdoings should reported persons reporting should applauded and/or rewarded Just think much less wed paying taxes insurance people rewarded reporting wrongdoings should obvious us ones benefit stupid Dont Squeal policy crooks world Lets stop supporting start stopping includes people cheat contests steal rewards rightfully belonging whove worked hard earn 132 Model Aviation inted permission author audit report past year available upon request nominal fee below will find Schedule Operating Expenses As have few inquiries regarding operating expenses will present schedule first future columns will include different parts audit report entire report should presented October have specific questions concerns please call will happy discuss following statement enjoyment An alarm clock device waking up people have small children ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC SCHEDULES OF OPERATING EXPENSES YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 1998 AND 1997 OPERATING EXPENSES Salaries including contract services Fringe benefits payroll taxes Membership processing including supplies Utilities Marketing division Office expense Postage freight Telephone Bank charges fees Staff travel Equipment maintenance Printing duplicating Professional fees corporate Professional fees membership Insurance general Insurance membership Insurance administration Taxes other FAI programs NAA divisional fees Maintenance grounds Miscellaneous Real estate taxes Mortgage interest 1998 Amount Percent 202% 45 54 05 40 10 04 07 10 05 15 00 16 15 11 83 03 00 22 06 28 09 02 10 602% $1464118 324912 394265 40197 292451 72739 31338 49731 71152 36084 105599 337 112126 106070 73048 603529 22187 187 161555 41758 203636 63901 17931 $4358376 Until later . 1999 133 1997 Amount $1392399 321969 398747 39184 201307 93551 26614 49075 61916 32639 66005 20585 66403 88917 72698 607431 18341 59 133060 43187 139288 43070 20877 IIPA S4007730 Percent 197 45 56 06 28 13 04 07 09 04 09 03 09 13 10 86 03 00 19 06 20 06 03 10 566% Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont Don Kraffl Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 30 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Andrew Argenio 3 Sheila Ave Smithfield RI 02917 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator TBA FRED KRUSE Once again have report passing long-time modeler friend Fred passed away February 19 1999 after long illness active Salem Barnstormers Club Southern New Hampshire Radio Control Club first met Fred years ago CD Pattern contest active CD Leader Member AMA also active state local politics State Representative two terms served local school board will missed HENRY STRUCK Henry received AMA Fellow Award March spoke Henrys wife March 27 seems doing fine considering stroke last summer GEORGE WILSON George received AMA Distinguished Service Award March George has District frequency coordinator fifteen years has done excellent job present time George seriously ill will no longer frequency coordinator FREQUENCY COORDINATOR As noted above George Wilson will continuing position Until find person willing job please contact have radio problems desire use receivers check interference interested job have some background radio contact VERMONT AVP Bob Landry has advised going slow down modeling awhile restore some automobiles has Therefore asked find another AVP Vermont interested position let know CANADIAN FUN-FLY Carl Layden New Brunswick called advise fun-fly Amherst Nova Scotia July 3-4 1999 will grass field about info have interested give Carl call 506 832-1088 ELLINGION CT WW Giant Scale Fly-in will held July 11 1999 NCRCC field Ellington WW Golden Age aircraft eligible information call Paul Savastano 860 872-6303 STATE OF MAINE SCALE SHOOT OUT premier Scale event will take place August 7-8 1999 Grey Maine two days great flying Saturday evening cookout Call Ray Labonte 207 797-5196 details CONNECTICUT MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB following sent club president Carmen Luciano Dolly Curtis Interviews weekly cable show recently filmed documentary CMAC Stratford CT 30-minute show featured scratch-built quarter-scale model 1 915 Sikorsky S-16 model built Harry Hastedt Morris Pittorie plans reduced created photos measurements restored full-scale aircraft show highlights included historical review RC aviation Morgan Kaolian 52-year history CMAC President Carmen Luciano segment starring junior members club represented Richard Luciano Mat Pecoroni show announced local newspapers giving recognition club Pittorie Harry Hastedt Carmen Luciano Front row l-r Richard Luciano Matt Pecoroni MOUNT WASHINGTON VALLEY R/C CLUB February 13-14 1999 Mt Washington Valley RIC Club held its annual display models Mountain Valley Mall North Conway NH large number visitors 121 people signed register showing interest model aviation material pictures sent Percy Hill club secretary Model Aviation Farrar some models Mountain Valley Mall Show Ned Bryant models Paul Whetton Back row l-r Dolly Curtis producer Victor Cromwell cameraman Morris Sorry guys no names U] F-ti] [#b iii i New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Phone 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 decou@idtnet Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightutown NJ 08520-450 1 Roy Brown USAF AFCENT CMR 460 BOX 585 APO AE 09703 Ray Juschkus 59 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 James M Lewis PO 61 Ogdenburg NY 13669-0061 Bob McKay 109W Edward St Iselan NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Box 613 Camillus NY 13031 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodem 407 Willow Street Lockport NY 14094 Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock Court Saugerties NY 12477 Adam Settler 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Dr Endicott NY 137604329 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 53 Airport Dr Osmego County Airport Fulton NY 13069 315 598-6093 little catch-up some winter activities some excellent news regarding model aviation school systems March 6th 7th found Syracuse annual STARS/ARCS Forum Saturday followed STARS Sno-Fly Sunday forum informative always interesting sessions throughout day normal always changing subjects batteries covering tips tools techniques creating good-looking atrcraft has chance getting airborne Sno-Fly unique year due primarily fact indeed snow Three days prior event local pilots frantically removing skis reinstalling wheels Mother Nature took look quick talk CD Pete Seiffert decided dump Phoenix NY speak . snow over place Hot coffee great hotdogs hamburgers friendly swapping model aviation tales made enjoyable visit Really really cold too windy STARS pilot Fran Worth concentrates first mission day WRAM show year talking Bernie Liquorman MidHudson Modelmasters club mentioned spoke team students Marlboro Middle School competing New York Science Olympiad Propeller Propulsion event Mount St Mary College Newburgh second year particular event has included Olympiad Modelmasters used opportunity get put model aviation center stage local school system After being asked science teacher Laura Simons coordinate aspects competition Middle High school levels club organized building test flying sessions students well plan run competitions time time compete seasoned pilots well-tested aircraft rule High School Regional competition held Ulster Community College Modelmaster Lauren Duffy took second place Washingtonville flights about 30 seconds dozen teams hand competition Middle School competition Jessica Congemi Stephanie Kulaga represented Marlboro results tn tabulated champs sense students took great experience newfound appreciation model aviation away activity audience substantial obviously impressed organizers event participating school officials hearty congratulations student participants warm Thank Mid-Hudson Modelmasters involvement awareness building activity Key club players according written material Ive seen included Bernie Liquorman John Duffy Vie Nippert AVP Bill Poythress Jesse Aronstein Joe Ellen Miller Jim Catalano friend John Warner high school student Kris Harms Lauren Duffy gets wound up model flying lirtle help dad John Middle school participants Kenny Greiner Jerry Inkle Stephanie Kulaga Jessica Congemi Brianna Giacoia unbeatable New Jersey State Championship Olympiads held Middlesex County College March 23rd 1998 Gold Medalist Timothy Chaya 4H Club flyer mere 1 8 months stick n tissue experience successfully defended title flight 57 seconds Looks like local clubs could get lot very positive exposure . perhaps other benefits . getting involved model aviation local school level Adopt team Millenium Olympiad could make huge Next month trip club Westchester carrier event coverage multiple events out Long Island Get activity covered Send some stuff 1999 135 Associate Vice Presidents L Part Sno-Fly crowd gathers round coffeepot L-R AVP Dave Mathewson Wes Froats Mike Graham Dan Hurd Art Rose Bob Wassel • 1 ki 11 [ iEEE 11 1s] bE Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 E-mail amadiipenncom Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee esei Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 8911643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWis Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 idaCs Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 610 797-6597 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trayge PA 19426-2296 610 409-0129 Frank Noll 6042 Norwell Drive Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9232 Joe Otto 13065 Heath Road C5esterland OH 44026-3225 440 729-0185 E-mail JD5oAMA@AOLcom Matthew Turowski N R 63 Box 294 Dogwood Drive Drums PA 18222 717 788-0661 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO 905 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frerluency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 717 287-6970 Academy offers services club newer services producing custom clothing Advertisements have placed several recent issues Model Aviation additional information can obtained Shirley Cook Contact AMA Headquarters telephone 765 2871256 ext 211 E-mail shirleycmodeIaircraftorg JOHNSTOWN RIC CLUB Johnstown R/C Club held annual banquet last March Sam Kaplitz club president provided following picture festive event Highlighted event new AMA shirts According Sam club very happy great AMA/Johnstown shirts obtained Shirley Cook Johnstown Banquet Seated head table vice president Ed Develin newsletter editor Paul Yuhas treasurer Bob Steinlering Windsor School Elyria Ohio Phills sons Joe Mark Rob class According school administrators class big hit involved Phill summed up effort quote really gives good feeling spend time young people doing what enjoy building flying airplanes recommend everyone give little time talent rewards will can realize Young Astronauts hard work AMA Cubs teacher Mr DeRodes Windsor School students prepare first flight TIFFIN AERO MODELERS AVP Joe Vislay has very busy attending mall shows within area pictures depict some great models display Roger Miller talking other modelers LORAIN COUNTY R/C CLUB Phill Pfingsten vice president Lorain County PJC Club has spent last two This PT-9 scratch-built replica years assisting Young Astronauts class full-scale Air Force Museum OS-25 powered Q500 belongs Allan Weichman FLYING TIGERS Flying Tigers Toledo Ohio also great turnout annual mall show Joe Vislays words . Great weather great show ng Tigers president Jim Gray Flying Tigers member Ron Weber Crawford Bipe powered OS ERS 300 136 Model Aviation lie Mikolajezyks Extra 300 Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland/North Carolina Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 252 441-5855 Fax 252 441-6554 cforeman@modelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 410 969-9356 E-Mail bbabura@junocom Randy Elliott 103 Virginia Court Pulaski VA 24301 Home Phone 540 980-8461 Office Phone 540 994-2316 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757 421-4545 Office Phone 757 431-6009 E-Mail moultons@mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail flyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail vrcs38@aolcom Bliss Teague 625 5th Ave SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Home Phone 828 324-2164 Office Phone 828 733-9228 E-Mail blissteague@conninccom Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 Well its end March Outer Banks North Carolina still cold windy time column hits streets should nice warm lot flying going am looking possibility starting District IV Web site Steve Moulton AVPs has volunteered webmaster looking costs availability Steve has excellent background computers very capable setting up everything goes according plan Web site should place time read site established will District IV AMA members chartered clubs focus Whats Happening District IV later STATESVILLE EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL by Ben Crouch About month ago Statesville East Elementary School contacted club member Bob Mills about bringing special education class flying field demonstration visit arranged arrived sunny warm mornings February photo shows fine-looking group watching activities child given transmitter shown sticks moved different controls model changed attitude direction model airplane photo group having picnic lunch clubs bleachers photo shows group admiring club member Ronnie Milams Morris Big Boy Front row Kenny Terry Middle row Frisco Costagner Rachel Lamp Brooke Chumly Alex Luisi David Summers Travis Murphy Tywar Summers Back row Betty Lambert Peggy Brendle Kristy Manners Hank Weddington Bob Mills Cansel Brown Shelia Weaver DELAWARE RIC CLUB John Stare AVP District IV Along activities go Delaware RJC Club Lums Pond nicest fun Fun Scale Contest run Tony Albence Tony CDs somehow manages get plethora prizes event Robart particular big donor along Sig Futaba photo Sam Hallstrom left Steve Riddle matching Goldberg Chipmunks Next Rich Scott registration area last photo shows left right Paul Bryk Bill Bass Ed Fitzwater Doug Bond Tom Lahart Tony Albence Pat Bums Rick Scott last least go take kid flying 4July 1999 137 next photo Dick Slutzs Fun Scale Fokker E-3 Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Poerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 Soath 20Avenae Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 12051 322-2127 FAX 205252-2654 E-mail ama@scottnet WEB-PAGE h0p//wwwscoOnet/ama Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Or. Pnnsacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37817 John G Cooper 4788 Cloistnr Covn Memphin TN 36118 James Alvis 5426 wood Orivn Jackson MS 39211 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood 842 Meridian MS 39305 Louise Izzo 296 Huntridge Way Winteroprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorelee N Charleston SC 28405 Chris Joiner PG Boo 4469 Colombas GA 31904-0469 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave. Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 Fred Mulholland 15410 Stonecreek Ln Tampa FL 33613 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smyrva GA 30082 Melvin Sires 781 Boardman Rd. Aiken SC 29803 Lyman Slack 9015 SW 61st Av Gainsville FL 32608 Frank Tiano 15300 Estaxcia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N Rinver Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10397 Fajardo Poerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 804 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth BlackmaIl 207 W Sandcreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone l33l 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Woodvaliny Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Computer Science Technology Expert Tom Rhodes 9 New York Blvd Beverly Hills FL 34465 Phone 352 527-0674 352 795-2362 January February March winter months action Florida invited attend Warbirds over Florida bash co-hosted Chipola RC Aviators Southern Scale Warbirds Association friend AVP Chris Joiner invited Chris founders Southern Scale Warbirds organization just Georgia Alabama Florida Its over want information write Chris address above Fun-thing held old Marianna Airport huge WWII strip So what did see first little airplane above about size large model model Heres Charles Mosier Hartford Alabama 16-span Baby Great Lakes its 64 prop cruises 120 mph top speed 250 mph Only 498 pounds 85 HP Continental got out soon after didnt want see thing fly because Charles seemed like very nice man didnt want see him get squashed oversize toy Pictured above L-R Chris Joiner Glen Barnett Dale Cavin Rose Julie Cavin Dale Event Director Coordinator Chipola RC Aviators same weekend drifted down Tampa catch Bay City Spring IMAC Classic 411 Pattern Contest flyers Dont let anybody tell model airplane hobby family-oriented Heres living breathing proof Bay City Flyers has large open-air hangar its field sudden blast springlike rain herded everybody inside two seconds cleverly snapped few shots important flyers hovering inside also waiting sudden Florida rain quit L-R meet above Jan Sebroder good friend Don Shulman Bill Lairsey CD Wral Williamson Dons little kid Jason also famous Pattern flyer like Daddy Im always running pictures Jason week later visited Ocala Florida Kingdom Sun Pattern meet club field bottom previous column Contest Director Charles Gordon Mike Kingery Earl Shuholm Thirty-one pilots participated RC Pattern Contest John Schroder Evan Chapkis preparing model flight plane Sequel #404 Pattern ship next day weekend visited Lakeland Florida Fun-Fly Prop Busters Lakeland sponsors picture above Joshua Mack grandson WWII Fleet Biplane little kid looks happy Come think body field looked happy Toy airplanes make nice hobby important events Bagel Drop next snap below shows bagels hooked top planes Flyers include CD Jim Mahoney center Jeffrey Alspaugh Rick Rue De Jim Sanderfor Bill McGreevy gentleman immediate forefront doing dance Perhaps avoiding whirling spinning propellers doing correct thing Model Aviation some nice families Heres Michael Darleen Reyes baby Abby Meanwhile Gerrit Williams baby Conner Also other modelers wives children hovering around waiting funny weather change back again Illinois/Indiana Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 706 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 sysbauer@chanjecnsjjtedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 706 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1 202 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 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Eurgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct St Charles MO 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 123B Higginaville MO 64037 660 594-6264 Fax 660 564-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 http//wwwcsamiitedu/amadixt6/indexhtm Charleston IL Club #1888 Charleston RC Stone Flyers held annual Octoberfest years great success initial count planes 61 about 100 RC pilots attendance weather perfect throughout day brought out about 250 spectators Gary Hamm brought modified version Lanier Shrike put awesome display speed Shrike powered Rossi Quickee 500 engine turning 875 x 8 prop unofficial top recorded speed out dive radar gun 237 MPH Gary Hamm holding Quickie Shrike John Adams featured guest years flying event brought Giant Scale CAP 232 3W120 power plant Heres John plane Pictures information Bob Holmes Jacksonville IL Club #1328 Jacksonville Propkickers has several members helped Roger Russell complete project wanted complete long time Back SOs early 60s Rogers dad Mark Russell used fly Lou Andrews Guillow Trixter Beam As some us remember took time tune radio get escapement working time flight lasted Much time spent chasing plane something didnt work right Rogers dad passed away August 1996 always wanted build fly Trixter modern equipment Several friends got together got Trixter built flown modern equipment Merele Menezes quarterbacked whole project Pictured other members team L R John Stewart Jack Wable Roger Russell holding plane Chuck McCormick Next have cross-country flight 62 miles plane used Sig Kadet Sr Fox 40 16-ounce tank JR radio first picture has L R Jack Wahle driver second support vehicle John Stewart plane watcher second support vehicle Roger Russell pilot Kadet Sr John Hunter driver pilot pickup truck Chuck McCormick field observer have plane Roger Russell John Hunter John Stewart Jack Wahle flight 62 miles took 2514 minutes Thanks Roger pictures information Rockford IL Club # 1409 Winnebago Sport Modelers held annual fly-in Kieselburg Forest Preserve north Rockford IL field maintained Winnebago County Forest Preserve District have picture mall show joint venture Rock Valley R/C Flyers show held Machesney Park Mall Mark Boesen sent pictures text * July1999 139 Em] II1LSIUUmE14JJtE 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@postofficeworldnetattnet East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 Soapbox Dont tell cant happen cause can An eleven-year old boy hit RC airplane Great Britian killed standing spectator area plane whatever reason came down hit him back head Ambulance crews called boy confirmed dead scene father treated shock reported field happened very well-run Remember flying season has started think think think Ok good stuffi something really like talk about gentleman shown picture Mr Stan Spiewak Detroit MI presented AMA District Service Award distinguished tireless service AMA clubs model aviation Metro Detroit Area list services has provided over years would fill entire article Stan member Detroit Aero Modelers well other clubs area think helped clubs didnt belong Mr Mike Cuba president Detroit Aero Modelers RC Club shown presenting award Stan can add congratulations AMA can thank enough Thanks also due Andy Low District VII VP really helped award become reality ttttt Talk about dedication above picture taken back February annual ice fly held Tom Tiffords home Jordan Lake Lake Odessa MI cold windy good time Grand Rapids KRAM Lansing CARDS Buster clubs represented event Above photograph top three finishers division B grades 6-9 Propeller Propulsion event Science Olympiad state competition Minnesota L R Eric Garnett Kenwood JH Lakeville Rory Muzzy Olson SB Bloomington Byran Morkrid Delano JH Delano also top three finishers regional competition lot advice supplied members Minneapolis Model Aero Club Thanks Jim Ladwig picture text did manage get some mall shows during winter months River Valley Flyers held February Sbopko Plaza Mall Wisconsin Rapids WI About sixty put display club consists RC flyers interests gas glow electric power have total membership 50 about half displaying models picture last summer remind us flying again really use heads Remember take off engine running land wheels bottom Bye * 140 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line Tel 765 288-4899 extension 223 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 sfrank6g@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 Haakell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126-1A2 SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 4611 Gooch Dr Little Rock AR 72212 501 868-2604 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234972 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 AMA preceding statement question visiting throughout AMA District VIII ask question W7zy AMA Within column several following ones focus will attempt answer question showcasing AMA Members helping members exists multidimensional need within ranks AIVIA Very few beginners modeling now learn skills needed themselves good old days few ability construct fly therefore selftaught Some discouraged never learned destroyed much process days quality ARF trainers reliable equipment proven training processes steep learning curve well crashed equipment required AMA fostering quality training beginning modelers AMA Introductory Pilot Program program intended introduce nonAMA member aeromodeling providing liability insurance coverage non-AMA member chartered club non-AMA member may fly chartered club field receive member liability insurance protection long flying under direct supervision club-designated Introductory Pilot Introductory Pilot must hold current AMA open membership license Intro Pilot classification Supervised flights must take place AMA chartered clubs field must closely supervised one-on-one relationship non-AMA member will have same liability insurance coverage other AMA members receive solely under direct one-on-one supervision Intro Pilot period 30 consecutive days starting first session No other AMA benefits provided non-AMA member Participation program time basis extension cannot granted reason program covers training activities does constitute permission fly organized event AMA members clubs sanctioned otherwise No AMA card will issued non-AMA member during 30-day introduction period AMA chartered club should participate Intro Pilot program Additionally club could establish time place set aside perform flight instruction Produce handbill outlining program assistance beginners Distribute information retail model merchants area will confront issues assisting merchant training beginners will membership drive chartered club will lessen beginners trauma finding suitable instruction hopefully lessen inherent disasters involved learning fly AMAmembers helping members Often Im questioned about dues structure consider following 151000 members 1998 total membership numbers over 30000 now receive reduced rate membership senior citizen category over 15000 receive reduced rate membership youth category 3000 reduced rate extra family membership program Yes Open Member adults slightly subsidized membership fees 48000 members Any member may request fully audited annual financial statement AMA slight duplication cost Members helping members AMA glue bonds modelers together Chartered clubs can own own flying field $ 250 per acre misprintkeep reading$ 250 per acre municipal government purchasing agent otherwise 50 percent fair market value land exists federal law known Recreational Public Purposes Act RIPP law almost unknown public deeper darker secret among federal employees Royal City Club Santa Fe NM has used federal law purchase Federal Bureau Land Management own flying site substantially reduced property cost Anywhere else exists federally available land program has potential Space precludes reviewing entire program Santa Fe flying field specifically Graciously member confronted program succeeded creating club-owned flying field unbelievably low dollar figure has volunteered handle questions concerning federal law relates creating own flying site has done Please contact Don W Fry 1921 Buffalo Dancer NE Albuquerque NM 87112 Phone collect please 505 293-6412 daylight hours mountain time zone Members helping members During Easter weekend 1999 visited numerous members clubs flying sites Albuquerque Santa Fe NM Thank gracious hospitality reacquainting modeling flying Land Enchantment AMA glue bonds Members helping members Flying Fun Fellowship Sandy Frank 1999 141 Jim Simpson AVP District VIII 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 phone 505 891-1336 E-mail Jimbonee@aolcom shown workshop ultra-light aerobatic Indoor Electric model patterned after IFO undertakes extensive beginners program modeling youth New Mexico information about beginners program schools assistance helping create similar program area please contact him directly Helen Stan Johnson proprietors Hobbies N Stuff Albuquerque NM have unique pilot training program customers send employee flying field flight training asked long send instructor field replied As long needed desire beginners become lifelong modelers hosted reception store met numerous members Albuquerque area Thank hospitality Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1609 Main St Williston ND 58801 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Salina KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-32 14 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 80919-1 788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News South Dakota Greetings balmy South South Dakota want let know about couple things have happening Beresford area past weeks First Beresford Area Radio Flyers sponsored postal duration contest SAM legal Old-Timer models summer fall contest open anyone District IX flew SAM legal Old-Timer model year about twenty entries sent during months May through August no entries submitted September October May winner Max Hansen Huron SD Max glided 80 Blitz Buggy 20 minutes 11 seconds May 23 Another Huron flier Dave Lentz won June contest Daves 87 Privateer glided 30 minutes 44 seconds June 6th truly Dave Larsen July winner 14 minute 36 second glide model Simplex enlarged 33% 80 span August Dean Everetts Sioux Falls took home award super flight 96 Lanzo Record Breaker Deans glide 85 minutes 59 seconds made August 29 also earned him distinction being 1998 winner BARF Postal Duration Contest have included photo Dean pulling Lanzo back pits Please let members District IX know will sponsoring contest again 1999 member District IX neighbors District VII would like participate can get official entry form contest rules sending SASE Dave Larsen Box 353 Alcester SD 57001 second happening Beresford field Third Annual BARE Frozen Finger Fun Fly held high noon January 1 1999 Beresford Field year temp 10 degrees snowing winds blowing 15 mph wind chill -20 real Frozen Finger event Five members attended fun fly banquet Three flyers got first flights 1999 five great time Photos event included anyone interested checking out BARF Web site please access wwwbmtcnet/-brjensenl Dave Larsen Secretart Beresford Area Radio Flyers BARE Box 353 Alcester SD 5700] Dean Everetts 1998 winner BARE Postal Duration Contest SAM legal Old-Timer models Club president Brad Jensen flies Gary Jobe right Roger Lang left hold survival blanket shelter against cold January 1 winds Gary Jobe Roger Lang watch Dave Larsens Arrowplane warmed Knipco heater prior frosty flight New Years Day 1999 intrepid group braved elements fly eat during Third Annual BARF Frozen Finger Fun Fly left David Larsen Gary Jobe Roger Lang Rob Ambur Brad Jensen News Colorado Well western Colorado have done again New Years Day held Second Annual Chili Fun-Fly annual salute Gods Balsa CA well-attended counted 18 pilots several wives mood batch chili temperature 44 degrees noon about three inches snow runway shoveled half runway left balance runway covered pilots skis airplanes did make offering gods Poor Jack Richardson forgot extend antenna takeoff Super Sport rolled right snow much left challenge rebuilding skills Please note Grand Mesa background about 45 miles away largest flat top mountain hemisphere Out flying site located county-owned recreation-only property tree anywhere just prairie dogs burrows lots great flying room 142 Model Aviation Everetts Sioux Falls SD pulls Lanzo Record Breaker back pits after successful flight Associate Vice Presidents Arizona / California / Hawaii / Guam / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone/Fax 602 728-9400 E-mail nchh @primenetcom htfp/Iwwwama-1 Ocom/ama Glenn Cafler Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kai Jensen Rano Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 562 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See laat montlia column addtional AVPa Coordinatora February 20 1999 AMA Hall Famer Dale Kim honored guest Second Annual Charlie Mackey Control Line Contest Dale recognized friends fellow modelers lifelong achievements Control Line modeling extraordinary contributions model aviation Saturday night banquet Dale presented AMA Fellow Award AMAs highest award excellence aeromodeling achievement Friends fellow modelers gather Saturday night banquet honor Dale Kim Pictured above Keith Storey L AMA Past President #9 Dale Kim Charlie Mackey best judge Control Line Precision Aerobatics AMA PAM PA Hall Famer Bob Palmer Bob seated next Sylvia Strickland judge intricacies precision maneuvers 1999 Charlie Mackey Annual Control Line Contest Mile Square Park Fountain Valley CA February 20-21 Pictured above John Miller kneeling Pete Peterson starting up Johns Old Time Stunter Twin Flight Streak Utah Gang known traveled down Salt Lake City attend years event Shawn Lenci member WAM contingent central northern California seen competing twoday event Shawn shadows eyes afternoon sun performs overhead maneuver Speedworid RIC Flyers located far northwest end Phoenix Valley Sun Speedworid few sites country has dedicated permanent RC Pylon racing facility site located near Wittmann AZ part professional multi-venue racing facility Though sport flying comprises majority dayto-day flying site hosts several Q 500 Q-40 Form 1 Warbird Racing events throughout year top five finishers Phoenix JR Gold Cup Chip Hyde Darrol Cady Rusty Van Baren Dave Shadel Bob Dible Next stop Merced CA big news national Pylon racing has first JR Gold Cup Race held Phoenix AZ February 27-28 1999 first race five-race series sponsored JR race wellattended 56 entries around country local NMPRA District II Race participants started arriving late week first racers field Saturday morning before sun came up pilots meeting completed 830 first heat off 900 Valley Sun provided two gorgeous days racing dust settled Sunday eight rounds racing complete thanks Jack Wismar CD Al Gier Jim Allen Speedworld RJC Flyers great event job well done Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn 1999 143 Speedworid RIC Flyers host first JR Gold Cup Race held Phoenix AZ February 27-28 first Q-40 race five-race series slated Phoenix AZ Merced CA Bowie MD Dayton OH ending Tangerine Florida Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 Email vpxipacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 26405 SE 160th St Issaquab WA 98027 Al Culver Bos 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98664 Reeves Lippincott 4400 Gray Wolf Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 months lead photo Turner site taken Dave Upton year marks second anniversary very important date Oregon Modelers new District XI missed story couple years ago 1996 Marion County decided shut down couple RC clubs flying sites what called Exclusive Farm Use land learned make possible modelers use farm land would necessary change law first possible probable would succeed Two gentlemen changed possible flat out doable men AMA member Van Moore member Salem R/C Pilots Association Club #535 Van both knowledge contacts totally invaluable pursuit goal Van Moore awards right hand Carl Weathers trophy given annually Keizer R/C Pilots individual deem has contributed the past year RC modeling other individual helpful sympathetic cause also instrumental getting bill passed Senator Bill Fisher Roseburg OR show Senator Fisher appreciation awarded AMA Distinguished Service Award Chuck Eads right Roseburg entrepreneur Umpqua Valley Modeler presents Senator Bill Fisher Award Roseburg Chamber Commerce Meeting Certainly wasnt just Van Senator Very active effort Alan Lasneski Doug Port John Stroup Vital legislators persuaded help cause Roger Weeks Ron Smuckle Al Szymanski Dan Dietz Other members AMA supplied both time money help achieve incredible first bill makes possible fly farm lands Oregon long farmer agrees Van Moore put lesson should gained Oregon Experience group individuals properly motivated fighting just cause can make difference could agree sure helps lot some individuals like Van John Doug Alan Roger Ron Al Dan Roy Holt CD Jets over Whidbey wrote got web site Jet contest up running site URL http//wwwfrugalcom/royholtlwhidbeyjets Jet enthusiasts other interested folks should go Whidbey Island 28-29 August join fun Pete Melin writes am having 8th Annual Melons Follies Fun Fly 27th June Turner field fun food flying As photo above shows its very nice place fly great low key event Congratulations Reeves Lippincott has selected Manager 99 F3A team Reeves wrote may have heard have appointed F3A Team Manager 1999 USA Team great honor able Cat both excited about going World Championships 10-19 September Pensacola FL have busy getting letters ready send out AMA clubs asking donations support USA Team am also working getting souvenir shirts hats jackets made Profits will go team fund Any requests info should addressed So want contribute its good cause Reeves will take money Would free expense-paid trip AMA Museum Flying Site AMA HQ Muncie side trip US Air Force Museum Wright Patterson AFB near Dayton OH sound like super deal Marymoor R/C Club came up fantastic raffle idea offering Puyallup $500 first prize includes airfare four nights accommodations two car rental $400 expenses winner will have full year make trip could take Nats cant make MAR/C event say like Open House 27 June want chance super trip call Tom Berry 425 883-8269 Ward Emigh 425 868-8000 Gene Sartore 425 226-2295 Model Aviation er OR home Salem R/C Pilots Association Dave Upton photo
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News View HQ Seepage 168 Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Executive Council Meeting Highlights Motions made April 24 1999 Executive Council Meeting Muncie IN below dat next qu January zal w o District X Vice President present meeting MOTION Moved W DeCou II seconded D Holland EVP grant River City Radio Controllers sum $2000 assist completing new runway MOTION passed 10 yes 1 no IX 1 abstain VIII following 2 mail votes included 1 Approve Safety Committees recommendation replace item 7 Safety Regulations Model Aircraft Gas Turbines effective October 24 1998 new item 7 follows 7 Turbine fueling handled following manner Propane fueling must accomplished remote Rer IN Please specific information required try limit request issue/question area away spectators engine start areas ignition sources B Fueling other combustible liquefied gasses may accomplished stan area C Starting personnel must assure tailpipe exhaust pointed away personnel fragile combustible items Spectators personnel non-essential starting process must maintain 25-foot spacing turbine start area Ed McCollough would like have noted phrase other combustible liquefied gasses needs further refinement MOTION passed unanimously 2 allow US submit bid host Electric World Championship held August 3-12 2000 San Diego California MOTION passed unanimously Model Aviation ng Mm omments e app roi other requests will schedule rounded i Museum Patron AMA Member others $25/hr $30/hr $3 5/hr SIO4 I-]mU IU LI11 [0] Charles Kelley AMA Education Committee Member Can recall experiencing fascination flight during youthful years Have spent countless hours watching airplanes taxi take off land local airport ever intrigued graceful maneuvering bird flew through air clear signs point attraction aviation growing deep within answered yes above questions good chance totally captivated first exposure model aviation Model aviation has provided varying degrees satisfaction lucky enough become involved early age Unfortunately unable nurture desire youth Growing up area distant airport unaware local modeling activities can account limited satisfaction Gazing occasional airplane passed miles overhead paper airplane dime-store balsa glider provided little satisfaction growing attraction aviation youthful attraction toward aviation restricted us enjoy modeling adults same desire continues burn hearts of nations youth Just like days old lucky ones will exposed model aviation early age knowing turn go unfortunate ones will continue wish dream desire continues grow burn deep within As unfortunate ones can recall first-hand growing desire get involved disappointment knowing go about motivating factors led join some modeling buddies create program opened door model aviation local youngsters During past twelve years have witnessed middle- high-school students participate briefly leave never return Apparently ones no deep interest aviation However good number continued return became active participants fun excitement model aviation strong attraction aviation us feel shared continued return As member Academy Model Aeronautics Education Committee make point visit AMA members possible usually flying sites attending monthly club meeting purpose get idea different activities being used introduce model aviation community specifically local youth During conversations will ask following two questions 1 established activity within club introduces local youth modeling 2 Does activity allow continued training guidance return faithfully demonstrate clear willingness learn few minor variations responses can classified following categories Yes question no question two introductory flight Yes questions two introductory flight training some extent club trainer instructors available very few show up take lessons No both questions willing Can show us no desire among members club establish type introductory activity have concluded abundance nations youth willing get involved model aviation some extent know go turn established modeling clubs over United States members willing provide some type exposure success clubs evidenced number youthful pilots flightline Considering majority flying sites located remote areas likelihood local youth just happening may remote members modeling community must reach out extend invitation local youth harbor fascination flight us familiar presents unique rewarding opportunity modeler club willing make effort identify two group eager youngsters willing become active modelers opportunity reach out activity goes beyond flying site endeavor extends invitation somewhere community intent such venture bring new membership flood flying site Therefore activity must well-planned two important steps planning determine focus efforts decide modeling activity will offer desired results community will have civic organizations might willing accommodate requests local YMCA Boys Girls Club Scout groups some examples nearby middle high school will full eager students club applied received AMA YES Grant funding selecting institution abused boys decision club members determine community organization should approached Education Committee Members have reviewed numerous programs have experienced various degrees success An interesting note no two programs alike Upon request AMA will provide information about programs reflection collective personalities responsible developing Information received AMA other outside source should serve possible suggestion activity must conform styles personalities will put final plan action best done having group brainstorming session Start making list activities member desires implement Qualify some method operation list complete review make changes necessary Chances program will arise has never tried before Patience key program actually starts Begin open mind realizing problems will occur Make note good not-so-good points make changes necessary Reaching out will bring increase membership sense moral satisfaction especially new member helped recruit successfully completes solo flight 1999 131 EC Meeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders Joe Beshar Coordinator 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Fax 201 261-0223 Tel 201 261-1281 FindingPreservingMaintaining finding landfills serving ideally use flying sites useful much usually idle already being used model flying sites searching locations can list use clubs seeking landfill permit need location list already flying landfill please send location can include listing see bumper sticker say hello driver vehicle will probably find FSA volunteer about joining rest FSA volunteers support flying sites highest priority heartbeat aeromodeling interested contact address heading column will happy send registration form dont squeal did come Upon incident have received response flier reports infraction field rule refuses disclose name guilty individual safety jeopardy loss flying site could occur generally respond dont believe Its always effective better nothing read following well-written editorial RIC Report editor Gordon Banks appeared November 1998 issue impressed read once Gordon writes it Please read being mindful cheating breaking rules get point suggest copy placed club bulletin board published newsletter knows just might help encourage policing field rules rse Crime report cheaters contests reasons cheating prevalent today too areas life because attitude Everybody else doing shouldnt Sadly too close truth ignored Too people cheat including some really dont want Some people cheat because feel have just keep playing field level theres root cause behind feeling too once time cheaters thieves reported discovered Somehow though us have duped accepting stupid ridiculous attitude reporting cheaters thieves wrong Some say shouldnt get involved Some say isnt business Someone does report crime may called Rat Fink Songbird some other mindless insult Well stop right now S Come folks Lets think about what doing owe loyalty cheat and/or steal others law abiding folks try live rules respect others rights property need change irresponsible Dont squeal people attitude whenever wherever see need adopt spread attitude whoever sees does report crime guilty aiding completion crime need speak out against break rules against sit quietly let others get away Call out see people cheating stealing Object hear someone insult another reporting crime Lets help put end preposterous attitude wherein wrong report wrongdoings wrongdoers Start right now . today . teach children show friends people report crimes should applauded rewarded insulted ridiculed Aiding cheat steal hurts honest moral among us Please think about let conscience guide number modelers country just might enough get attitude change swinging back right direction Wrongdoings should reported persons reporting should applauded and/or rewarded Just think much less wed paying taxes insurance people rewarded reporting wrongdoings should obvious us ones benefit stupid Dont Squeal policy crooks world Lets stop supporting start stopping includes people cheat contests steal rewards rightfully belonging whove worked hard earn 132 Model Aviation inted permission author audit report past year available upon request nominal fee below will find Schedule Operating Expenses As have few inquiries regarding operating expenses will present schedule first future columns will include different parts audit report entire report should presented October have specific questions concerns please call will happy discuss following statement enjoyment An alarm clock device waking up people have small children ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC SCHEDULES OF OPERATING EXPENSES YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 1998 AND 1997 OPERATING EXPENSES Salaries including contract services Fringe benefits payroll taxes Membership processing including supplies Utilities Marketing division Office expense Postage freight Telephone Bank charges fees Staff travel Equipment maintenance Printing duplicating Professional fees corporate Professional fees membership Insurance general Insurance membership Insurance administration Taxes other FAI programs NAA divisional fees Maintenance grounds Miscellaneous Real estate taxes Mortgage interest 1998 Amount Percent 202% 45 54 05 40 10 04 07 10 05 15 00 16 15 11 83 03 00 22 06 28 09 02 10 602% $1464118 324912 394265 40197 292451 72739 31338 49731 71152 36084 105599 337 112126 106070 73048 603529 22187 187 161555 41758 203636 63901 17931 $4358376 Until later . 1999 133 1997 Amount $1392399 321969 398747 39184 201307 93551 26614 49075 61916 32639 66005 20585 66403 88917 72698 607431 18341 59 133060 43187 139288 43070 20877 IIPA S4007730 Percent 197 45 56 06 28 13 04 07 09 04 09 03 09 13 10 86 03 00 19 06 20 06 03 10 566% Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont Don Kraffl Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 30 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Andrew Argenio 3 Sheila Ave Smithfield RI 02917 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator TBA FRED KRUSE Once again have report passing long-time modeler friend Fred passed away February 19 1999 after long illness active Salem Barnstormers Club Southern New Hampshire Radio Control Club first met Fred years ago CD Pattern contest active CD Leader Member AMA also active state local politics State Representative two terms served local school board will missed HENRY STRUCK Henry received AMA Fellow Award March spoke Henrys wife March 27 seems doing fine considering stroke last summer GEORGE WILSON George received AMA Distinguished Service Award March George has District frequency coordinator fifteen years has done excellent job present time George seriously ill will no longer frequency coordinator FREQUENCY COORDINATOR As noted above George Wilson will continuing position Until find person willing job please contact have radio problems desire use receivers check interference interested job have some background radio contact VERMONT AVP Bob Landry has advised going slow down modeling awhile restore some automobiles has Therefore asked find another AVP Vermont interested position let know CANADIAN FUN-FLY Carl Layden New Brunswick called advise fun-fly Amherst Nova Scotia July 3-4 1999 will grass field about info have interested give Carl call 506 832-1088 ELLINGION CT WW Giant Scale Fly-in will held July 11 1999 NCRCC field Ellington WW Golden Age aircraft eligible information call Paul Savastano 860 872-6303 STATE OF MAINE SCALE SHOOT OUT premier Scale event will take place August 7-8 1999 Grey Maine two days great flying Saturday evening cookout Call Ray Labonte 207 797-5196 details CONNECTICUT MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB following sent club president Carmen Luciano Dolly Curtis Interviews weekly cable show recently filmed documentary CMAC Stratford CT 30-minute show featured scratch-built quarter-scale model 1 915 Sikorsky S-16 model built Harry Hastedt Morris Pittorie plans reduced created photos measurements restored full-scale aircraft show highlights included historical review RC aviation Morgan Kaolian 52-year history CMAC President Carmen Luciano segment starring junior members club represented Richard Luciano Mat Pecoroni show announced local newspapers giving recognition club Pittorie Harry Hastedt Carmen Luciano Front row l-r Richard Luciano Matt Pecoroni MOUNT WASHINGTON VALLEY R/C CLUB February 13-14 1999 Mt Washington Valley RIC Club held its annual display models Mountain Valley Mall North Conway NH large number visitors 121 people signed register showing interest model aviation material pictures sent Percy Hill club secretary Model Aviation Farrar some models Mountain Valley Mall Show Ned Bryant models Paul Whetton Back row l-r Dolly Curtis producer Victor Cromwell cameraman Morris Sorry guys no names U] F-ti] [#b iii i New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Phone 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 decou@idtnet Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightutown NJ 08520-450 1 Roy Brown USAF AFCENT CMR 460 BOX 585 APO AE 09703 Ray Juschkus 59 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 James M Lewis PO 61 Ogdenburg NY 13669-0061 Bob McKay 109W Edward St Iselan NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Box 613 Camillus NY 13031 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodem 407 Willow Street Lockport NY 14094 Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock Court Saugerties NY 12477 Adam Settler 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Dr Endicott NY 137604329 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 53 Airport Dr Osmego County Airport Fulton NY 13069 315 598-6093 little catch-up some winter activities some excellent news regarding model aviation school systems March 6th 7th found Syracuse annual STARS/ARCS Forum Saturday followed STARS Sno-Fly Sunday forum informative always interesting sessions throughout day normal always changing subjects batteries covering tips tools techniques creating good-looking atrcraft has chance getting airborne Sno-Fly unique year due primarily fact indeed snow Three days prior event local pilots frantically removing skis reinstalling wheels Mother Nature took look quick talk CD Pete Seiffert decided dump Phoenix NY speak . snow over place Hot coffee great hotdogs hamburgers friendly swapping model aviation tales made enjoyable visit Really really cold too windy STARS pilot Fran Worth concentrates first mission day WRAM show year talking Bernie Liquorman MidHudson Modelmasters club mentioned spoke team students Marlboro Middle School competing New York Science Olympiad Propeller Propulsion event Mount St Mary College Newburgh second year particular event has included Olympiad Modelmasters used opportunity get put model aviation center stage local school system After being asked science teacher Laura Simons coordinate aspects competition Middle High school levels club organized building test flying sessions students well plan run competitions time time compete seasoned pilots well-tested aircraft rule High School Regional competition held Ulster Community College Modelmaster Lauren Duffy took second place Washingtonville flights about 30 seconds dozen teams hand competition Middle School competition Jessica Congemi Stephanie Kulaga represented Marlboro results tn tabulated champs sense students took great experience newfound appreciation model aviation away activity audience substantial obviously impressed organizers event participating school officials hearty congratulations student participants warm Thank Mid-Hudson Modelmasters involvement awareness building activity Key club players according written material Ive seen included Bernie Liquorman John Duffy Vie Nippert AVP Bill Poythress Jesse Aronstein Joe Ellen Miller Jim Catalano friend John Warner high school student Kris Harms Lauren Duffy gets wound up model flying lirtle help dad John Middle school participants Kenny Greiner Jerry Inkle Stephanie Kulaga Jessica Congemi Brianna Giacoia unbeatable New Jersey State Championship Olympiads held Middlesex County College March 23rd 1998 Gold Medalist Timothy Chaya 4H Club flyer mere 1 8 months stick n tissue experience successfully defended title flight 57 seconds Looks like local clubs could get lot very positive exposure . perhaps other benefits . getting involved model aviation local school level Adopt team Millenium Olympiad could make huge Next month trip club Westchester carrier event coverage multiple events out Long Island Get activity covered Send some stuff 1999 135 Associate Vice Presidents L Part Sno-Fly crowd gathers round coffeepot L-R AVP Dave Mathewson Wes Froats Mike Graham Dan Hurd Art Rose Bob Wassel • 1 ki 11 [ iEEE 11 1s] bE Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 E-mail amadiipenncom Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee esei Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 8911643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWis Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 idaCs Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 610 797-6597 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trayge PA 19426-2296 610 409-0129 Frank Noll 6042 Norwell Drive Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9232 Joe Otto 13065 Heath Road C5esterland OH 44026-3225 440 729-0185 E-mail JD5oAMA@AOLcom Matthew Turowski N R 63 Box 294 Dogwood Drive Drums PA 18222 717 788-0661 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO 905 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frerluency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 717 287-6970 Academy offers services club newer services producing custom clothing Advertisements have placed several recent issues Model Aviation additional information can obtained Shirley Cook Contact AMA Headquarters telephone 765 2871256 ext 211 E-mail shirleycmodeIaircraftorg JOHNSTOWN RIC CLUB Johnstown R/C Club held annual banquet last March Sam Kaplitz club president provided following picture festive event Highlighted event new AMA shirts According Sam club very happy great AMA/Johnstown shirts obtained Shirley Cook Johnstown Banquet Seated head table vice president Ed Develin newsletter editor Paul Yuhas treasurer Bob Steinlering Windsor School Elyria Ohio Phills sons Joe Mark Rob class According school administrators class big hit involved Phill summed up effort quote really gives good feeling spend time young people doing what enjoy building flying airplanes recommend everyone give little time talent rewards will can realize Young Astronauts hard work AMA Cubs teacher Mr DeRodes Windsor School students prepare first flight TIFFIN AERO MODELERS AVP Joe Vislay has very busy attending mall shows within area pictures depict some great models display Roger Miller talking other modelers LORAIN COUNTY R/C CLUB Phill Pfingsten vice president Lorain County PJC Club has spent last two This PT-9 scratch-built replica years assisting Young Astronauts class full-scale Air Force Museum OS-25 powered Q500 belongs Allan Weichman FLYING TIGERS Flying Tigers Toledo Ohio also great turnout annual mall show Joe Vislays words . Great weather great show ng Tigers president Jim Gray Flying Tigers member Ron Weber Crawford Bipe powered OS ERS 300 136 Model Aviation lie Mikolajezyks Extra 300 Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland/North Carolina Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 252 441-5855 Fax 252 441-6554 cforeman@modelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 410 969-9356 E-Mail bbabura@junocom Randy Elliott 103 Virginia Court Pulaski VA 24301 Home Phone 540 980-8461 Office Phone 540 994-2316 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757 421-4545 Office Phone 757 431-6009 E-Mail moultons@mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail flyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail vrcs38@aolcom Bliss Teague 625 5th Ave SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Home Phone 828 324-2164 Office Phone 828 733-9228 E-Mail blissteague@conninccom Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 Well its end March Outer Banks North Carolina still cold windy time column hits streets should nice warm lot flying going am looking possibility starting District IV Web site Steve Moulton AVPs has volunteered webmaster looking costs availability Steve has excellent background computers very capable setting up everything goes according plan Web site should place time read site established will District IV AMA members chartered clubs focus Whats Happening District IV later STATESVILLE EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL by Ben Crouch About month ago Statesville East Elementary School contacted club member Bob Mills about bringing special education class flying field demonstration visit arranged arrived sunny warm mornings February photo shows fine-looking group watching activities child given transmitter shown sticks moved different controls model changed attitude direction model airplane photo group having picnic lunch clubs bleachers photo shows group admiring club member Ronnie Milams Morris Big Boy Front row Kenny Terry Middle row Frisco Costagner Rachel Lamp Brooke Chumly Alex Luisi David Summers Travis Murphy Tywar Summers Back row Betty Lambert Peggy Brendle Kristy Manners Hank Weddington Bob Mills Cansel Brown Shelia Weaver DELAWARE RIC CLUB John Stare AVP District IV Along activities go Delaware RJC Club Lums Pond nicest fun Fun Scale Contest run Tony Albence Tony CDs somehow manages get plethora prizes event Robart particular big donor along Sig Futaba photo Sam Hallstrom left Steve Riddle matching Goldberg Chipmunks Next Rich Scott registration area last photo shows left right Paul Bryk Bill Bass Ed Fitzwater Doug Bond Tom Lahart Tony Albence Pat Bums Rick Scott last least go take kid flying 4July 1999 137 next photo Dick Slutzs Fun Scale Fokker E-3 Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Poerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 Soath 20Avenae Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 12051 322-2127 FAX 205252-2654 E-mail ama@scottnet WEB-PAGE h0p//wwwscoOnet/ama Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Or. Pnnsacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37817 John G Cooper 4788 Cloistnr Covn Memphin TN 36118 James Alvis 5426 wood Orivn Jackson MS 39211 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood 842 Meridian MS 39305 Louise Izzo 296 Huntridge Way Winteroprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorelee N Charleston SC 28405 Chris Joiner PG Boo 4469 Colombas GA 31904-0469 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave. Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 Fred Mulholland 15410 Stonecreek Ln Tampa FL 33613 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smyrva GA 30082 Melvin Sires 781 Boardman Rd. Aiken SC 29803 Lyman Slack 9015 SW 61st Av Gainsville FL 32608 Frank Tiano 15300 Estaxcia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N Rinver Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10397 Fajardo Poerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 804 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth BlackmaIl 207 W Sandcreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone l33l 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Woodvaliny Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Computer Science Technology Expert Tom Rhodes 9 New York Blvd Beverly Hills FL 34465 Phone 352 527-0674 352 795-2362 January February March winter months action Florida invited attend Warbirds over Florida bash co-hosted Chipola RC Aviators Southern Scale Warbirds Association friend AVP Chris Joiner invited Chris founders Southern Scale Warbirds organization just Georgia Alabama Florida Its over want information write Chris address above Fun-thing held old Marianna Airport huge WWII strip So what did see first little airplane above about size large model model Heres Charles Mosier Hartford Alabama 16-span Baby Great Lakes its 64 prop cruises 120 mph top speed 250 mph Only 498 pounds 85 HP Continental got out soon after didnt want see thing fly because Charles seemed like very nice man didnt want see him get squashed oversize toy Pictured above L-R Chris Joiner Glen Barnett Dale Cavin Rose Julie Cavin Dale Event Director Coordinator Chipola RC Aviators same weekend drifted down Tampa catch Bay City Spring IMAC Classic 411 Pattern Contest flyers Dont let anybody tell model airplane hobby family-oriented Heres living breathing proof Bay City Flyers has large open-air hangar its field sudden blast springlike rain herded everybody inside two seconds cleverly snapped few shots important flyers hovering inside also waiting sudden Florida rain quit L-R meet above Jan Sebroder good friend Don Shulman Bill Lairsey CD Wral Williamson Dons little kid Jason also famous Pattern flyer like Daddy Im always running pictures Jason week later visited Ocala Florida Kingdom Sun Pattern meet club field bottom previous column Contest Director Charles Gordon Mike Kingery Earl Shuholm Thirty-one pilots participated RC Pattern Contest John Schroder Evan Chapkis preparing model flight plane Sequel #404 Pattern ship next day weekend visited Lakeland Florida Fun-Fly Prop Busters Lakeland sponsors picture above Joshua Mack grandson WWII Fleet Biplane little kid looks happy Come think body field looked happy Toy airplanes make nice hobby important events Bagel Drop next snap below shows bagels hooked top planes Flyers include CD Jim Mahoney center Jeffrey Alspaugh Rick Rue De Jim Sanderfor Bill McGreevy gentleman immediate forefront doing dance Perhaps avoiding whirling spinning propellers doing correct thing Model Aviation some nice families Heres Michael Darleen Reyes baby Abby Meanwhile Gerrit Williams baby Conner Also other modelers wives children hovering around waiting funny weather change back again Illinois/Indiana Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 706 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 sysbauer@chanjecnsjjtedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 706 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1 202 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 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Eurgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct St Charles MO 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 123B Higginaville MO 64037 660 594-6264 Fax 660 564-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 http//wwwcsamiitedu/amadixt6/indexhtm Charleston IL Club #1888 Charleston RC Stone Flyers held annual Octoberfest years great success initial count planes 61 about 100 RC pilots attendance weather perfect throughout day brought out about 250 spectators Gary Hamm brought modified version Lanier Shrike put awesome display speed Shrike powered Rossi Quickee 500 engine turning 875 x 8 prop unofficial top recorded speed out dive radar gun 237 MPH Gary Hamm holding Quickie Shrike John Adams featured guest years flying event brought Giant Scale CAP 232 3W120 power plant Heres John plane Pictures information Bob Holmes Jacksonville IL Club #1328 Jacksonville Propkickers has several members helped Roger Russell complete project wanted complete long time Back SOs early 60s Rogers dad Mark Russell used fly Lou Andrews Guillow Trixter Beam As some us remember took time tune radio get escapement working time flight lasted Much time spent chasing plane something didnt work right Rogers dad passed away August 1996 always wanted build fly Trixter modern equipment Several friends got together got Trixter built flown modern equipment Merele Menezes quarterbacked whole project Pictured other members team L R John Stewart Jack Wable Roger Russell holding plane Chuck McCormick Next have cross-country flight 62 miles plane used Sig Kadet Sr Fox 40 16-ounce tank JR radio first picture has L R Jack Wahle driver second support vehicle John Stewart plane watcher second support vehicle Roger Russell pilot Kadet Sr John Hunter driver pilot pickup truck Chuck McCormick field observer have plane Roger Russell John Hunter John Stewart Jack Wahle flight 62 miles took 2514 minutes Thanks Roger pictures information Rockford IL Club # 1409 Winnebago Sport Modelers held annual fly-in Kieselburg Forest Preserve north Rockford IL field maintained Winnebago County Forest Preserve District have picture mall show joint venture Rock Valley R/C Flyers show held Machesney Park Mall Mark Boesen sent pictures text * July1999 139 Em] II1LSIUUmE14JJtE 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@postofficeworldnetattnet East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 Soapbox Dont tell cant happen cause can An eleven-year old boy hit RC airplane Great Britian killed standing spectator area plane whatever reason came down hit him back head Ambulance crews called boy confirmed dead scene father treated shock reported field happened very well-run Remember flying season has started think think think Ok good stuffi something really like talk about gentleman shown picture Mr Stan Spiewak Detroit MI presented AMA District Service Award distinguished tireless service AMA clubs model aviation Metro Detroit Area list services has provided over years would fill entire article Stan member Detroit Aero Modelers well other clubs area think helped clubs didnt belong Mr Mike Cuba president Detroit Aero Modelers RC Club shown presenting award Stan can add congratulations AMA can thank enough Thanks also due Andy Low District VII VP really helped award become reality ttttt Talk about dedication above picture taken back February annual ice fly held Tom Tiffords home Jordan Lake Lake Odessa MI cold windy good time Grand Rapids KRAM Lansing CARDS Buster clubs represented event Above photograph top three finishers division B grades 6-9 Propeller Propulsion event Science Olympiad state competition Minnesota L R Eric Garnett Kenwood JH Lakeville Rory Muzzy Olson SB Bloomington Byran Morkrid Delano JH Delano also top three finishers regional competition lot advice supplied members Minneapolis Model Aero Club Thanks Jim Ladwig picture text did manage get some mall shows during winter months River Valley Flyers held February Sbopko Plaza Mall Wisconsin Rapids WI About sixty put display club consists RC flyers interests gas glow electric power have total membership 50 about half displaying models picture last summer remind us flying again really use heads Remember take off engine running land wheels bottom Bye * 140 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line Tel 765 288-4899 extension 223 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 sfrank6g@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 Haakell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126-1A2 SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 4611 Gooch Dr Little Rock AR 72212 501 868-2604 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234972 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 AMA preceding statement question visiting throughout AMA District VIII ask question W7zy AMA Within column several following ones focus will attempt answer question showcasing AMA Members helping members exists multidimensional need within ranks AIVIA Very few beginners modeling now learn skills needed themselves good old days few ability construct fly therefore selftaught Some discouraged never learned destroyed much process days quality ARF trainers reliable equipment proven training processes steep learning curve well crashed equipment required AMA fostering quality training beginning modelers AMA Introductory Pilot Program program intended introduce nonAMA member aeromodeling providing liability insurance coverage non-AMA member chartered club non-AMA member may fly chartered club field receive member liability insurance protection long flying under direct supervision club-designated Introductory Pilot Introductory Pilot must hold current AMA open membership license Intro Pilot classification Supervised flights must take place AMA chartered clubs field must closely supervised one-on-one relationship non-AMA member will have same liability insurance coverage other AMA members receive solely under direct one-on-one supervision Intro Pilot period 30 consecutive days starting first session No other AMA benefits provided non-AMA member Participation program time basis extension cannot granted reason program covers training activities does constitute permission fly organized event AMA members clubs sanctioned otherwise No AMA card will issued non-AMA member during 30-day introduction period AMA chartered club should participate Intro Pilot program Additionally club could establish time place set aside perform flight instruction Produce handbill outlining program assistance beginners Distribute information retail model merchants area will confront issues assisting merchant training beginners will membership drive chartered club will lessen beginners trauma finding suitable instruction hopefully lessen inherent disasters involved learning fly AMAmembers helping members Often Im questioned about dues structure consider following 151000 members 1998 total membership numbers over 30000 now receive reduced rate membership senior citizen category over 15000 receive reduced rate membership youth category 3000 reduced rate extra family membership program Yes Open Member adults slightly subsidized membership fees 48000 members Any member may request fully audited annual financial statement AMA slight duplication cost Members helping members AMA glue bonds modelers together Chartered clubs can own own flying field $ 250 per acre misprintkeep reading$ 250 per acre municipal government purchasing agent otherwise 50 percent fair market value land exists federal law known Recreational Public Purposes Act RIPP law almost unknown public deeper darker secret among federal employees Royal City Club Santa Fe NM has used federal law purchase Federal Bureau Land Management own flying site substantially reduced property cost Anywhere else exists federally available land program has potential Space precludes reviewing entire program Santa Fe flying field specifically Graciously member confronted program succeeded creating club-owned flying field unbelievably low dollar figure has volunteered handle questions concerning federal law relates creating own flying site has done Please contact Don W Fry 1921 Buffalo Dancer NE Albuquerque NM 87112 Phone collect please 505 293-6412 daylight hours mountain time zone Members helping members During Easter weekend 1999 visited numerous members clubs flying sites Albuquerque Santa Fe NM Thank gracious hospitality reacquainting modeling flying Land Enchantment AMA glue bonds Members helping members Flying Fun Fellowship Sandy Frank 1999 141 Jim Simpson AVP District VIII 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 phone 505 891-1336 E-mail Jimbonee@aolcom shown workshop ultra-light aerobatic Indoor Electric model patterned after IFO undertakes extensive beginners program modeling youth New Mexico information about beginners program schools assistance helping create similar program area please contact him directly Helen Stan Johnson proprietors Hobbies N Stuff Albuquerque NM have unique pilot training program customers send employee flying field flight training asked long send instructor field replied As long needed desire beginners become lifelong modelers hosted reception store met numerous members Albuquerque area Thank hospitality Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1609 Main St Williston ND 58801 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Salina KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-32 14 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 80919-1 788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News South Dakota Greetings balmy South South Dakota want let know about couple things have happening Beresford area past weeks First Beresford Area Radio Flyers sponsored postal duration contest SAM legal Old-Timer models summer fall contest open anyone District IX flew SAM legal Old-Timer model year about twenty entries sent during months May through August no entries submitted September October May winner Max Hansen Huron SD Max glided 80 Blitz Buggy 20 minutes 11 seconds May 23 Another Huron flier Dave Lentz won June contest Daves 87 Privateer glided 30 minutes 44 seconds June 6th truly Dave Larsen July winner 14 minute 36 second glide model Simplex enlarged 33% 80 span August Dean Everetts Sioux Falls took home award super flight 96 Lanzo Record Breaker Deans glide 85 minutes 59 seconds made August 29 also earned him distinction being 1998 winner BARF Postal Duration Contest have included photo Dean pulling Lanzo back pits Please let members District IX know will sponsoring contest again 1999 member District IX neighbors District VII would like participate can get official entry form contest rules sending SASE Dave Larsen Box 353 Alcester SD 57001 second happening Beresford field Third Annual BARE Frozen Finger Fun Fly held high noon January 1 1999 Beresford Field year temp 10 degrees snowing winds blowing 15 mph wind chill -20 real Frozen Finger event Five members attended fun fly banquet Three flyers got first flights 1999 five great time Photos event included anyone interested checking out BARF Web site please access wwwbmtcnet/-brjensenl Dave Larsen Secretart Beresford Area Radio Flyers BARE Box 353 Alcester SD 5700] Dean Everetts 1998 winner BARE Postal Duration Contest SAM legal Old-Timer models Club president Brad Jensen flies Gary Jobe right Roger Lang left hold survival blanket shelter against cold January 1 winds Gary Jobe Roger Lang watch Dave Larsens Arrowplane warmed Knipco heater prior frosty flight New Years Day 1999 intrepid group braved elements fly eat during Third Annual BARF Frozen Finger Fun Fly left David Larsen Gary Jobe Roger Lang Rob Ambur Brad Jensen News Colorado Well western Colorado have done again New Years Day held Second Annual Chili Fun-Fly annual salute Gods Balsa CA well-attended counted 18 pilots several wives mood batch chili temperature 44 degrees noon about three inches snow runway shoveled half runway left balance runway covered pilots skis airplanes did make offering gods Poor Jack Richardson forgot extend antenna takeoff Super Sport rolled right snow much left challenge rebuilding skills Please note Grand Mesa background about 45 miles away largest flat top mountain hemisphere Out flying site located county-owned recreation-only property tree anywhere just prairie dogs burrows lots great flying room 142 Model Aviation Everetts Sioux Falls SD pulls Lanzo Record Breaker back pits after successful flight Associate Vice Presidents Arizona / California / Hawaii / Guam / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone/Fax 602 728-9400 E-mail nchh @primenetcom htfp/Iwwwama-1 Ocom/ama Glenn Cafler Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kai Jensen Rano Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 562 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See laat montlia column addtional AVPa Coordinatora February 20 1999 AMA Hall Famer Dale Kim honored guest Second Annual Charlie Mackey Control Line Contest Dale recognized friends fellow modelers lifelong achievements Control Line modeling extraordinary contributions model aviation Saturday night banquet Dale presented AMA Fellow Award AMAs highest award excellence aeromodeling achievement Friends fellow modelers gather Saturday night banquet honor Dale Kim Pictured above Keith Storey L AMA Past President #9 Dale Kim Charlie Mackey best judge Control Line Precision Aerobatics AMA PAM PA Hall Famer Bob Palmer Bob seated next Sylvia Strickland judge intricacies precision maneuvers 1999 Charlie Mackey Annual Control Line Contest Mile Square Park Fountain Valley CA February 20-21 Pictured above John Miller kneeling Pete Peterson starting up Johns Old Time Stunter Twin Flight Streak Utah Gang known traveled down Salt Lake City attend years event Shawn Lenci member WAM contingent central northern California seen competing twoday event Shawn shadows eyes afternoon sun performs overhead maneuver Speedworid RIC Flyers located far northwest end Phoenix Valley Sun Speedworid few sites country has dedicated permanent RC Pylon racing facility site located near Wittmann AZ part professional multi-venue racing facility Though sport flying comprises majority dayto-day flying site hosts several Q 500 Q-40 Form 1 Warbird Racing events throughout year top five finishers Phoenix JR Gold Cup Chip Hyde Darrol Cady Rusty Van Baren Dave Shadel Bob Dible Next stop Merced CA big news national Pylon racing has first JR Gold Cup Race held Phoenix AZ February 27-28 1999 first race five-race series sponsored JR race wellattended 56 entries around country local NMPRA District II Race participants started arriving late week first racers field Saturday morning before sun came up pilots meeting completed 830 first heat off 900 Valley Sun provided two gorgeous days racing dust settled Sunday eight rounds racing complete thanks Jack Wismar CD Al Gier Jim Allen Speedworld RJC Flyers great event job well done Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn 1999 143 Speedworid RIC Flyers host first JR Gold Cup Race held Phoenix AZ February 27-28 first Q-40 race five-race series slated Phoenix AZ Merced CA Bowie MD Dayton OH ending Tangerine Florida Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 Email vpxipacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 26405 SE 160th St Issaquab WA 98027 Al Culver Bos 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98664 Reeves Lippincott 4400 Gray Wolf Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 months lead photo Turner site taken Dave Upton year marks second anniversary very important date Oregon Modelers new District XI missed story couple years ago 1996 Marion County decided shut down couple RC clubs flying sites what called Exclusive Farm Use land learned make possible modelers use farm land would necessary change law first possible probable would succeed Two gentlemen changed possible flat out doable men AMA member Van Moore member Salem R/C Pilots Association Club #535 Van both knowledge contacts totally invaluable pursuit goal Van Moore awards right hand Carl Weathers trophy given annually Keizer R/C Pilots individual deem has contributed the past year RC modeling other individual helpful sympathetic cause also instrumental getting bill passed Senator Bill Fisher Roseburg OR show Senator Fisher appreciation awarded AMA Distinguished Service Award Chuck Eads right Roseburg entrepreneur Umpqua Valley Modeler presents Senator Bill Fisher Award Roseburg Chamber Commerce Meeting Certainly wasnt just Van Senator Very active effort Alan Lasneski Doug Port John Stroup Vital legislators persuaded help cause Roger Weeks Ron Smuckle Al Szymanski Dan Dietz Other members AMA supplied both time money help achieve incredible first bill makes possible fly farm lands Oregon long farmer agrees Van Moore put lesson should gained Oregon Experience group individuals properly motivated fighting just cause can make difference could agree sure helps lot some individuals like Van John Doug Alan Roger Ron Al Dan Roy Holt CD Jets over Whidbey wrote got web site Jet contest up running site URL http//wwwfrugalcom/royholtlwhidbeyjets Jet enthusiasts other interested folks should go Whidbey Island 28-29 August join fun Pete Melin writes am having 8th Annual Melons Follies Fun Fly 27th June Turner field fun food flying As photo above shows its very nice place fly great low key event Congratulations Reeves Lippincott has selected Manager 99 F3A team Reeves wrote may have heard have appointed F3A Team Manager 1999 USA Team great honor able Cat both excited about going World Championships 10-19 September Pensacola FL have busy getting letters ready send out AMA clubs asking donations support USA Team am also working getting souvenir shirts hats jackets made Profits will go team fund Any requests info should addressed So want contribute its good cause Reeves will take money Would free expense-paid trip AMA Museum Flying Site AMA HQ Muncie side trip US Air Force Museum Wright Patterson AFB near Dayton OH sound like super deal Marymoor R/C Club came up fantastic raffle idea offering Puyallup $500 first prize includes airfare four nights accommodations two car rental $400 expenses winner will have full year make trip could take Nats cant make MAR/C event say like Open House 27 June want chance super trip call Tom Berry 425 883-8269 Ward Emigh 425 868-8000 Gene Sartore 425 226-2295 Model Aviation er OR home Salem R/C Pilots Association Dave Upton photo
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News View HQ Seepage 168 Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Executive Council Meeting Highlights Motions made April 24 1999 Executive Council Meeting Muncie IN below dat next qu January zal w o District X Vice President present meeting MOTION Moved W DeCou II seconded D Holland EVP grant River City Radio Controllers sum $2000 assist completing new runway MOTION passed 10 yes 1 no IX 1 abstain VIII following 2 mail votes included 1 Approve Safety Committees recommendation replace item 7 Safety Regulations Model Aircraft Gas Turbines effective October 24 1998 new item 7 follows 7 Turbine fueling handled following manner Propane fueling must accomplished remote Rer IN Please specific information required try limit request issue/question area away spectators engine start areas ignition sources B Fueling other combustible liquefied gasses may accomplished stan area C Starting personnel must assure tailpipe exhaust pointed away personnel fragile combustible items Spectators personnel non-essential starting process must maintain 25-foot spacing turbine start area Ed McCollough would like have noted phrase other combustible liquefied gasses needs further refinement MOTION passed unanimously 2 allow US submit bid host Electric World Championship held August 3-12 2000 San Diego California MOTION passed unanimously Model Aviation ng Mm omments e app roi other requests will schedule rounded i Museum Patron AMA Member others $25/hr $30/hr $3 5/hr SIO4 I-]mU IU LI11 [0] Charles Kelley AMA Education Committee Member Can recall experiencing fascination flight during youthful years Have spent countless hours watching airplanes taxi take off land local airport ever intrigued graceful maneuvering bird flew through air clear signs point attraction aviation growing deep within answered yes above questions good chance totally captivated first exposure model aviation Model aviation has provided varying degrees satisfaction lucky enough become involved early age Unfortunately unable nurture desire youth Growing up area distant airport unaware local modeling activities can account limited satisfaction Gazing occasional airplane passed miles overhead paper airplane dime-store balsa glider provided little satisfaction growing attraction aviation youthful attraction toward aviation restricted us enjoy modeling adults same desire continues burn hearts of nations youth Just like days old lucky ones will exposed model aviation early age knowing turn go unfortunate ones will continue wish dream desire continues grow burn deep within As unfortunate ones can recall first-hand growing desire get involved disappointment knowing go about motivating factors led join some modeling buddies create program opened door model aviation local youngsters During past twelve years have witnessed middle- high-school students participate briefly leave never return Apparently ones no deep interest aviation However good number continued return became active participants fun excitement model aviation strong attraction aviation us feel shared continued return As member Academy Model Aeronautics Education Committee make point visit AMA members possible usually flying sites attending monthly club meeting purpose get idea different activities being used introduce model aviation community specifically local youth During conversations will ask following two questions 1 established activity within club introduces local youth modeling 2 Does activity allow continued training guidance return faithfully demonstrate clear willingness learn few minor variations responses can classified following categories Yes question no question two introductory flight Yes questions two introductory flight training some extent club trainer instructors available very few show up take lessons No both questions willing Can show us no desire among members club establish type introductory activity have concluded abundance nations youth willing get involved model aviation some extent know go turn established modeling clubs over United States members willing provide some type exposure success clubs evidenced number youthful pilots flightline Considering majority flying sites located remote areas likelihood local youth just happening may remote members modeling community must reach out extend invitation local youth harbor fascination flight us familiar presents unique rewarding opportunity modeler club willing make effort identify two group eager youngsters willing become active modelers opportunity reach out activity goes beyond flying site endeavor extends invitation somewhere community intent such venture bring new membership flood flying site Therefore activity must well-planned two important steps planning determine focus efforts decide modeling activity will offer desired results community will have civic organizations might willing accommodate requests local YMCA Boys Girls Club Scout groups some examples nearby middle high school will full eager students club applied received AMA YES Grant funding selecting institution abused boys decision club members determine community organization should approached Education Committee Members have reviewed numerous programs have experienced various degrees success An interesting note no two programs alike Upon request AMA will provide information about programs reflection collective personalities responsible developing Information received AMA other outside source should serve possible suggestion activity must conform styles personalities will put final plan action best done having group brainstorming session Start making list activities member desires implement Qualify some method operation list complete review make changes necessary Chances program will arise has never tried before Patience key program actually starts Begin open mind realizing problems will occur Make note good not-so-good points make changes necessary Reaching out will bring increase membership sense moral satisfaction especially new member helped recruit successfully completes solo flight 1999 131 EC Meeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders Joe Beshar Coordinator 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Fax 201 261-0223 Tel 201 261-1281 FindingPreservingMaintaining finding landfills serving ideally use flying sites useful much usually idle already being used model flying sites searching locations can list use clubs seeking landfill permit need location list already flying landfill please send location can include listing see bumper sticker say hello driver vehicle will probably find FSA volunteer about joining rest FSA volunteers support flying sites highest priority heartbeat aeromodeling interested contact address heading column will happy send registration form dont squeal did come Upon incident have received response flier reports infraction field rule refuses disclose name guilty individual safety jeopardy loss flying site could occur generally respond dont believe Its always effective better nothing read following well-written editorial RIC Report editor Gordon Banks appeared November 1998 issue impressed read once Gordon writes it Please read being mindful cheating breaking rules get point suggest copy placed club bulletin board published newsletter knows just might help encourage policing field rules rse Crime report cheaters contests reasons cheating prevalent today too areas life because attitude Everybody else doing shouldnt Sadly too close truth ignored Too people cheat including some really dont want Some people cheat because feel have just keep playing field level theres root cause behind feeling too once time cheaters thieves reported discovered Somehow though us have duped accepting stupid ridiculous attitude reporting cheaters thieves wrong Some say shouldnt get involved Some say isnt business Someone does report crime may called Rat Fink Songbird some other mindless insult Well stop right now S Come folks Lets think about what doing owe loyalty cheat and/or steal others law abiding folks try live rules respect others rights property need change irresponsible Dont squeal people attitude whenever wherever see need adopt spread attitude whoever sees does report crime guilty aiding completion crime need speak out against break rules against sit quietly let others get away Call out see people cheating stealing Object hear someone insult another reporting crime Lets help put end preposterous attitude wherein wrong report wrongdoings wrongdoers Start right now . today . teach children show friends people report crimes should applauded rewarded insulted ridiculed Aiding cheat steal hurts honest moral among us Please think about let conscience guide number modelers country just might enough get attitude change swinging back right direction Wrongdoings should reported persons reporting should applauded and/or rewarded Just think much less wed paying taxes insurance people rewarded reporting wrongdoings should obvious us ones benefit stupid Dont Squeal policy crooks world Lets stop supporting start stopping includes people cheat contests steal rewards rightfully belonging whove worked hard earn 132 Model Aviation inted permission author audit report past year available upon request nominal fee below will find Schedule Operating Expenses As have few inquiries regarding operating expenses will present schedule first future columns will include different parts audit report entire report should presented October have specific questions concerns please call will happy discuss following statement enjoyment An alarm clock device waking up people have small children ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC SCHEDULES OF OPERATING EXPENSES YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 1998 AND 1997 OPERATING EXPENSES Salaries including contract services Fringe benefits payroll taxes Membership processing including supplies Utilities Marketing division Office expense Postage freight Telephone Bank charges fees Staff travel Equipment maintenance Printing duplicating Professional fees corporate Professional fees membership Insurance general Insurance membership Insurance administration Taxes other FAI programs NAA divisional fees Maintenance grounds Miscellaneous Real estate taxes Mortgage interest 1998 Amount Percent 202% 45 54 05 40 10 04 07 10 05 15 00 16 15 11 83 03 00 22 06 28 09 02 10 602% $1464118 324912 394265 40197 292451 72739 31338 49731 71152 36084 105599 337 112126 106070 73048 603529 22187 187 161555 41758 203636 63901 17931 $4358376 Until later . 1999 133 1997 Amount $1392399 321969 398747 39184 201307 93551 26614 49075 61916 32639 66005 20585 66403 88917 72698 607431 18341 59 133060 43187 139288 43070 20877 IIPA S4007730 Percent 197 45 56 06 28 13 04 07 09 04 09 03 09 13 10 86 03 00 19 06 20 06 03 10 566% Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont Don Kraffl Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 30 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Andrew Argenio 3 Sheila Ave Smithfield RI 02917 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator TBA FRED KRUSE Once again have report passing long-time modeler friend Fred passed away February 19 1999 after long illness active Salem Barnstormers Club Southern New Hampshire Radio Control Club first met Fred years ago CD Pattern contest active CD Leader Member AMA also active state local politics State Representative two terms served local school board will missed HENRY STRUCK Henry received AMA Fellow Award March spoke Henrys wife March 27 seems doing fine considering stroke last summer GEORGE WILSON George received AMA Distinguished Service Award March George has District frequency coordinator fifteen years has done excellent job present time George seriously ill will no longer frequency coordinator FREQUENCY COORDINATOR As noted above George Wilson will continuing position Until find person willing job please contact have radio problems desire use receivers check interference interested job have some background radio contact VERMONT AVP Bob Landry has advised going slow down modeling awhile restore some automobiles has Therefore asked find another AVP Vermont interested position let know CANADIAN FUN-FLY Carl Layden New Brunswick called advise fun-fly Amherst Nova Scotia July 3-4 1999 will grass field about info have interested give Carl call 506 832-1088 ELLINGION CT WW Giant Scale Fly-in will held July 11 1999 NCRCC field Ellington WW Golden Age aircraft eligible information call Paul Savastano 860 872-6303 STATE OF MAINE SCALE SHOOT OUT premier Scale event will take place August 7-8 1999 Grey Maine two days great flying Saturday evening cookout Call Ray Labonte 207 797-5196 details CONNECTICUT MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB following sent club president Carmen Luciano Dolly Curtis Interviews weekly cable show recently filmed documentary CMAC Stratford CT 30-minute show featured scratch-built quarter-scale model 1 915 Sikorsky S-16 model built Harry Hastedt Morris Pittorie plans reduced created photos measurements restored full-scale aircraft show highlights included historical review RC aviation Morgan Kaolian 52-year history CMAC President Carmen Luciano segment starring junior members club represented Richard Luciano Mat Pecoroni show announced local newspapers giving recognition club Pittorie Harry Hastedt Carmen Luciano Front row l-r Richard Luciano Matt Pecoroni MOUNT WASHINGTON VALLEY R/C CLUB February 13-14 1999 Mt Washington Valley RIC Club held its annual display models Mountain Valley Mall North Conway NH large number visitors 121 people signed register showing interest model aviation material pictures sent Percy Hill club secretary Model Aviation Farrar some models Mountain Valley Mall Show Ned Bryant models Paul Whetton Back row l-r Dolly Curtis producer Victor Cromwell cameraman Morris Sorry guys no names U] F-ti] [#b iii i New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Phone 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 decou@idtnet Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightutown NJ 08520-450 1 Roy Brown USAF AFCENT CMR 460 BOX 585 APO AE 09703 Ray Juschkus 59 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 James M Lewis PO 61 Ogdenburg NY 13669-0061 Bob McKay 109W Edward St Iselan NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Box 613 Camillus NY 13031 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodem 407 Willow Street Lockport NY 14094 Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock Court Saugerties NY 12477 Adam Settler 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Dr Endicott NY 137604329 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 53 Airport Dr Osmego County Airport Fulton NY 13069 315 598-6093 little catch-up some winter activities some excellent news regarding model aviation school systems March 6th 7th found Syracuse annual STARS/ARCS Forum Saturday followed STARS Sno-Fly Sunday forum informative always interesting sessions throughout day normal always changing subjects batteries covering tips tools techniques creating good-looking atrcraft has chance getting airborne Sno-Fly unique year due primarily fact indeed snow Three days prior event local pilots frantically removing skis reinstalling wheels Mother Nature took look quick talk CD Pete Seiffert decided dump Phoenix NY speak . snow over place Hot coffee great hotdogs hamburgers friendly swapping model aviation tales made enjoyable visit Really really cold too windy STARS pilot Fran Worth concentrates first mission day WRAM show year talking Bernie Liquorman MidHudson Modelmasters club mentioned spoke team students Marlboro Middle School competing New York Science Olympiad Propeller Propulsion event Mount St Mary College Newburgh second year particular event has included Olympiad Modelmasters used opportunity get put model aviation center stage local school system After being asked science teacher Laura Simons coordinate aspects competition Middle High school levels club organized building test flying sessions students well plan run competitions time time compete seasoned pilots well-tested aircraft rule High School Regional competition held Ulster Community College Modelmaster Lauren Duffy took second place Washingtonville flights about 30 seconds dozen teams hand competition Middle School competition Jessica Congemi Stephanie Kulaga represented Marlboro results tn tabulated champs sense students took great experience newfound appreciation model aviation away activity audience substantial obviously impressed organizers event participating school officials hearty congratulations student participants warm Thank Mid-Hudson Modelmasters involvement awareness building activity Key club players according written material Ive seen included Bernie Liquorman John Duffy Vie Nippert AVP Bill Poythress Jesse Aronstein Joe Ellen Miller Jim Catalano friend John Warner high school student Kris Harms Lauren Duffy gets wound up model flying lirtle help dad John Middle school participants Kenny Greiner Jerry Inkle Stephanie Kulaga Jessica Congemi Brianna Giacoia unbeatable New Jersey State Championship Olympiads held Middlesex County College March 23rd 1998 Gold Medalist Timothy Chaya 4H Club flyer mere 1 8 months stick n tissue experience successfully defended title flight 57 seconds Looks like local clubs could get lot very positive exposure . perhaps other benefits . getting involved model aviation local school level Adopt team Millenium Olympiad could make huge Next month trip club Westchester carrier event coverage multiple events out Long Island Get activity covered Send some stuff 1999 135 Associate Vice Presidents L Part Sno-Fly crowd gathers round coffeepot L-R AVP Dave Mathewson Wes Froats Mike Graham Dan Hurd Art Rose Bob Wassel • 1 ki 11 [ iEEE 11 1s] bE Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 E-mail amadiipenncom Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee esei Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 8911643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWis Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 idaCs Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 610 797-6597 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trayge PA 19426-2296 610 409-0129 Frank Noll 6042 Norwell Drive Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9232 Joe Otto 13065 Heath Road C5esterland OH 44026-3225 440 729-0185 E-mail JD5oAMA@AOLcom Matthew Turowski N R 63 Box 294 Dogwood Drive Drums PA 18222 717 788-0661 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO 905 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frerluency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 717 287-6970 Academy offers services club newer services producing custom clothing Advertisements have placed several recent issues Model Aviation additional information can obtained Shirley Cook Contact AMA Headquarters telephone 765 2871256 ext 211 E-mail shirleycmodeIaircraftorg JOHNSTOWN RIC CLUB Johnstown R/C Club held annual banquet last March Sam Kaplitz club president provided following picture festive event Highlighted event new AMA shirts According Sam club very happy great AMA/Johnstown shirts obtained Shirley Cook Johnstown Banquet Seated head table vice president Ed Develin newsletter editor Paul Yuhas treasurer Bob Steinlering Windsor School Elyria Ohio Phills sons Joe Mark Rob class According school administrators class big hit involved Phill summed up effort quote really gives good feeling spend time young people doing what enjoy building flying airplanes recommend everyone give little time talent rewards will can realize Young Astronauts hard work AMA Cubs teacher Mr DeRodes Windsor School students prepare first flight TIFFIN AERO MODELERS AVP Joe Vislay has very busy attending mall shows within area pictures depict some great models display Roger Miller talking other modelers LORAIN COUNTY R/C CLUB Phill Pfingsten vice president Lorain County PJC Club has spent last two This PT-9 scratch-built replica years assisting Young Astronauts class full-scale Air Force Museum OS-25 powered Q500 belongs Allan Weichman FLYING TIGERS Flying Tigers Toledo Ohio also great turnout annual mall show Joe Vislays words . Great weather great show ng Tigers president Jim Gray Flying Tigers member Ron Weber Crawford Bipe powered OS ERS 300 136 Model Aviation lie Mikolajezyks Extra 300 Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland/North Carolina Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 252 441-5855 Fax 252 441-6554 cforeman@modelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 410 969-9356 E-Mail bbabura@junocom Randy Elliott 103 Virginia Court Pulaski VA 24301 Home Phone 540 980-8461 Office Phone 540 994-2316 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757 421-4545 Office Phone 757 431-6009 E-Mail moultons@mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail flyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail vrcs38@aolcom Bliss Teague 625 5th Ave SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Home Phone 828 324-2164 Office Phone 828 733-9228 E-Mail blissteague@conninccom Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 Well its end March Outer Banks North Carolina still cold windy time column hits streets should nice warm lot flying going am looking possibility starting District IV Web site Steve Moulton AVPs has volunteered webmaster looking costs availability Steve has excellent background computers very capable setting up everything goes according plan Web site should place time read site established will District IV AMA members chartered clubs focus Whats Happening District IV later STATESVILLE EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL by Ben Crouch About month ago Statesville East Elementary School contacted club member Bob Mills about bringing special education class flying field demonstration visit arranged arrived sunny warm mornings February photo shows fine-looking group watching activities child given transmitter shown sticks moved different controls model changed attitude direction model airplane photo group having picnic lunch clubs bleachers photo shows group admiring club member Ronnie Milams Morris Big Boy Front row Kenny Terry Middle row Frisco Costagner Rachel Lamp Brooke Chumly Alex Luisi David Summers Travis Murphy Tywar Summers Back row Betty Lambert Peggy Brendle Kristy Manners Hank Weddington Bob Mills Cansel Brown Shelia Weaver DELAWARE RIC CLUB John Stare AVP District IV Along activities go Delaware RJC Club Lums Pond nicest fun Fun Scale Contest run Tony Albence Tony CDs somehow manages get plethora prizes event Robart particular big donor along Sig Futaba photo Sam Hallstrom left Steve Riddle matching Goldberg Chipmunks Next Rich Scott registration area last photo shows left right Paul Bryk Bill Bass Ed Fitzwater Doug Bond Tom Lahart Tony Albence Pat Bums Rick Scott last least go take kid flying 4July 1999 137 next photo Dick Slutzs Fun Scale Fokker E-3 Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Poerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 Soath 20Avenae Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 12051 322-2127 FAX 205252-2654 E-mail ama@scottnet WEB-PAGE h0p//wwwscoOnet/ama Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Or. Pnnsacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37817 John G Cooper 4788 Cloistnr Covn Memphin TN 36118 James Alvis 5426 wood Orivn Jackson MS 39211 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood 842 Meridian MS 39305 Louise Izzo 296 Huntridge Way Winteroprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorelee N Charleston SC 28405 Chris Joiner PG Boo 4469 Colombas GA 31904-0469 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave. Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 Fred Mulholland 15410 Stonecreek Ln Tampa FL 33613 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smyrva GA 30082 Melvin Sires 781 Boardman Rd. Aiken SC 29803 Lyman Slack 9015 SW 61st Av Gainsville FL 32608 Frank Tiano 15300 Estaxcia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N Rinver Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10397 Fajardo Poerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 804 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth BlackmaIl 207 W Sandcreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone l33l 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Woodvaliny Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Computer Science Technology Expert Tom Rhodes 9 New York Blvd Beverly Hills FL 34465 Phone 352 527-0674 352 795-2362 January February March winter months action Florida invited attend Warbirds over Florida bash co-hosted Chipola RC Aviators Southern Scale Warbirds Association friend AVP Chris Joiner invited Chris founders Southern Scale Warbirds organization just Georgia Alabama Florida Its over want information write Chris address above Fun-thing held old Marianna Airport huge WWII strip So what did see first little airplane above about size large model model Heres Charles Mosier Hartford Alabama 16-span Baby Great Lakes its 64 prop cruises 120 mph top speed 250 mph Only 498 pounds 85 HP Continental got out soon after didnt want see thing fly because Charles seemed like very nice man didnt want see him get squashed oversize toy Pictured above L-R Chris Joiner Glen Barnett Dale Cavin Rose Julie Cavin Dale Event Director Coordinator Chipola RC Aviators same weekend drifted down Tampa catch Bay City Spring IMAC Classic 411 Pattern Contest flyers Dont let anybody tell model airplane hobby family-oriented Heres living breathing proof Bay City Flyers has large open-air hangar its field sudden blast springlike rain herded everybody inside two seconds cleverly snapped few shots important flyers hovering inside also waiting sudden Florida rain quit L-R meet above Jan Sebroder good friend Don Shulman Bill Lairsey CD Wral Williamson Dons little kid Jason also famous Pattern flyer like Daddy Im always running pictures Jason week later visited Ocala Florida Kingdom Sun Pattern meet club field bottom previous column Contest Director Charles Gordon Mike Kingery Earl Shuholm Thirty-one pilots participated RC Pattern Contest John Schroder Evan Chapkis preparing model flight plane Sequel #404 Pattern ship next day weekend visited Lakeland Florida Fun-Fly Prop Busters Lakeland sponsors picture above Joshua Mack grandson WWII Fleet Biplane little kid looks happy Come think body field looked happy Toy airplanes make nice hobby important events Bagel Drop next snap below shows bagels hooked top planes Flyers include CD Jim Mahoney center Jeffrey Alspaugh Rick Rue De Jim Sanderfor Bill McGreevy gentleman immediate forefront doing dance Perhaps avoiding whirling spinning propellers doing correct thing Model Aviation some nice families Heres Michael Darleen Reyes baby Abby Meanwhile Gerrit Williams baby Conner Also other modelers wives children hovering around waiting funny weather change back again Illinois/Indiana Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 706 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 sysbauer@chanjecnsjjtedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 706 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1 202 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 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Eurgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct St Charles MO 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 123B Higginaville MO 64037 660 594-6264 Fax 660 564-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 http//wwwcsamiitedu/amadixt6/indexhtm Charleston IL Club #1888 Charleston RC Stone Flyers held annual Octoberfest years great success initial count planes 61 about 100 RC pilots attendance weather perfect throughout day brought out about 250 spectators Gary Hamm brought modified version Lanier Shrike put awesome display speed Shrike powered Rossi Quickee 500 engine turning 875 x 8 prop unofficial top recorded speed out dive radar gun 237 MPH Gary Hamm holding Quickie Shrike John Adams featured guest years flying event brought Giant Scale CAP 232 3W120 power plant Heres John plane Pictures information Bob Holmes Jacksonville IL Club #1328 Jacksonville Propkickers has several members helped Roger Russell complete project wanted complete long time Back SOs early 60s Rogers dad Mark Russell used fly Lou Andrews Guillow Trixter Beam As some us remember took time tune radio get escapement working time flight lasted Much time spent chasing plane something didnt work right Rogers dad passed away August 1996 always wanted build fly Trixter modern equipment Several friends got together got Trixter built flown modern equipment Merele Menezes quarterbacked whole project Pictured other members team L R John Stewart Jack Wable Roger Russell holding plane Chuck McCormick Next have cross-country flight 62 miles plane used Sig Kadet Sr Fox 40 16-ounce tank JR radio first picture has L R Jack Wahle driver second support vehicle John Stewart plane watcher second support vehicle Roger Russell pilot Kadet Sr John Hunter driver pilot pickup truck Chuck McCormick field observer have plane Roger Russell John Hunter John Stewart Jack Wahle flight 62 miles took 2514 minutes Thanks Roger pictures information Rockford IL Club # 1409 Winnebago Sport Modelers held annual fly-in Kieselburg Forest Preserve north Rockford IL field maintained Winnebago County Forest Preserve District have picture mall show joint venture Rock Valley R/C Flyers show held Machesney Park Mall Mark Boesen sent pictures text * July1999 139 Em] II1LSIUUmE14JJtE 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@postofficeworldnetattnet East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 Soapbox Dont tell cant happen cause can An eleven-year old boy hit RC airplane Great Britian killed standing spectator area plane whatever reason came down hit him back head Ambulance crews called boy confirmed dead scene father treated shock reported field happened very well-run Remember flying season has started think think think Ok good stuffi something really like talk about gentleman shown picture Mr Stan Spiewak Detroit MI presented AMA District Service Award distinguished tireless service AMA clubs model aviation Metro Detroit Area list services has provided over years would fill entire article Stan member Detroit Aero Modelers well other clubs area think helped clubs didnt belong Mr Mike Cuba president Detroit Aero Modelers RC Club shown presenting award Stan can add congratulations AMA can thank enough Thanks also due Andy Low District VII VP really helped award become reality ttttt Talk about dedication above picture taken back February annual ice fly held Tom Tiffords home Jordan Lake Lake Odessa MI cold windy good time Grand Rapids KRAM Lansing CARDS Buster clubs represented event Above photograph top three finishers division B grades 6-9 Propeller Propulsion event Science Olympiad state competition Minnesota L R Eric Garnett Kenwood JH Lakeville Rory Muzzy Olson SB Bloomington Byran Morkrid Delano JH Delano also top three finishers regional competition lot advice supplied members Minneapolis Model Aero Club Thanks Jim Ladwig picture text did manage get some mall shows during winter months River Valley Flyers held February Sbopko Plaza Mall Wisconsin Rapids WI About sixty put display club consists RC flyers interests gas glow electric power have total membership 50 about half displaying models picture last summer remind us flying again really use heads Remember take off engine running land wheels bottom Bye * 140 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line Tel 765 288-4899 extension 223 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 sfrank6g@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 Haakell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126-1A2 SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 4611 Gooch Dr Little Rock AR 72212 501 868-2604 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234972 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 AMA preceding statement question visiting throughout AMA District VIII ask question W7zy AMA Within column several following ones focus will attempt answer question showcasing AMA Members helping members exists multidimensional need within ranks AIVIA Very few beginners modeling now learn skills needed themselves good old days few ability construct fly therefore selftaught Some discouraged never learned destroyed much process days quality ARF trainers reliable equipment proven training processes steep learning curve well crashed equipment required AMA fostering quality training beginning modelers AMA Introductory Pilot Program program intended introduce nonAMA member aeromodeling providing liability insurance coverage non-AMA member chartered club non-AMA member may fly chartered club field receive member liability insurance protection long flying under direct supervision club-designated Introductory Pilot Introductory Pilot must hold current AMA open membership license Intro Pilot classification Supervised flights must take place AMA chartered clubs field must closely supervised one-on-one relationship non-AMA member will have same liability insurance coverage other AMA members receive solely under direct one-on-one supervision Intro Pilot period 30 consecutive days starting first session No other AMA benefits provided non-AMA member Participation program time basis extension cannot granted reason program covers training activities does constitute permission fly organized event AMA members clubs sanctioned otherwise No AMA card will issued non-AMA member during 30-day introduction period AMA chartered club should participate Intro Pilot program Additionally club could establish time place set aside perform flight instruction Produce handbill outlining program assistance beginners Distribute information retail model merchants area will confront issues assisting merchant training beginners will membership drive chartered club will lessen beginners trauma finding suitable instruction hopefully lessen inherent disasters involved learning fly AMAmembers helping members Often Im questioned about dues structure consider following 151000 members 1998 total membership numbers over 30000 now receive reduced rate membership senior citizen category over 15000 receive reduced rate membership youth category 3000 reduced rate extra family membership program Yes Open Member adults slightly subsidized membership fees 48000 members Any member may request fully audited annual financial statement AMA slight duplication cost Members helping members AMA glue bonds modelers together Chartered clubs can own own flying field $ 250 per acre misprintkeep reading$ 250 per acre municipal government purchasing agent otherwise 50 percent fair market value land exists federal law known Recreational Public Purposes Act RIPP law almost unknown public deeper darker secret among federal employees Royal City Club Santa Fe NM has used federal law purchase Federal Bureau Land Management own flying site substantially reduced property cost Anywhere else exists federally available land program has potential Space precludes reviewing entire program Santa Fe flying field specifically Graciously member confronted program succeeded creating club-owned flying field unbelievably low dollar figure has volunteered handle questions concerning federal law relates creating own flying site has done Please contact Don W Fry 1921 Buffalo Dancer NE Albuquerque NM 87112 Phone collect please 505 293-6412 daylight hours mountain time zone Members helping members During Easter weekend 1999 visited numerous members clubs flying sites Albuquerque Santa Fe NM Thank gracious hospitality reacquainting modeling flying Land Enchantment AMA glue bonds Members helping members Flying Fun Fellowship Sandy Frank 1999 141 Jim Simpson AVP District VIII 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 phone 505 891-1336 E-mail Jimbonee@aolcom shown workshop ultra-light aerobatic Indoor Electric model patterned after IFO undertakes extensive beginners program modeling youth New Mexico information about beginners program schools assistance helping create similar program area please contact him directly Helen Stan Johnson proprietors Hobbies N Stuff Albuquerque NM have unique pilot training program customers send employee flying field flight training asked long send instructor field replied As long needed desire beginners become lifelong modelers hosted reception store met numerous members Albuquerque area Thank hospitality Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1609 Main St Williston ND 58801 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Salina KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-32 14 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 80919-1 788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News South Dakota Greetings balmy South South Dakota want let know about couple things have happening Beresford area past weeks First Beresford Area Radio Flyers sponsored postal duration contest SAM legal Old-Timer models summer fall contest open anyone District IX flew SAM legal Old-Timer model year about twenty entries sent during months May through August no entries submitted September October May winner Max Hansen Huron SD Max glided 80 Blitz Buggy 20 minutes 11 seconds May 23 Another Huron flier Dave Lentz won June contest Daves 87 Privateer glided 30 minutes 44 seconds June 6th truly Dave Larsen July winner 14 minute 36 second glide model Simplex enlarged 33% 80 span August Dean Everetts Sioux Falls took home award super flight 96 Lanzo Record Breaker Deans glide 85 minutes 59 seconds made August 29 also earned him distinction being 1998 winner BARF Postal Duration Contest have included photo Dean pulling Lanzo back pits Please let members District IX know will sponsoring contest again 1999 member District IX neighbors District VII would like participate can get official entry form contest rules sending SASE Dave Larsen Box 353 Alcester SD 57001 second happening Beresford field Third Annual BARE Frozen Finger Fun Fly held high noon January 1 1999 Beresford Field year temp 10 degrees snowing winds blowing 15 mph wind chill -20 real Frozen Finger event Five members attended fun fly banquet Three flyers got first flights 1999 five great time Photos event included anyone interested checking out BARF Web site please access wwwbmtcnet/-brjensenl Dave Larsen Secretart Beresford Area Radio Flyers BARE Box 353 Alcester SD 5700] Dean Everetts 1998 winner BARE Postal Duration Contest SAM legal Old-Timer models Club president Brad Jensen flies Gary Jobe right Roger Lang left hold survival blanket shelter against cold January 1 winds Gary Jobe Roger Lang watch Dave Larsens Arrowplane warmed Knipco heater prior frosty flight New Years Day 1999 intrepid group braved elements fly eat during Third Annual BARF Frozen Finger Fun Fly left David Larsen Gary Jobe Roger Lang Rob Ambur Brad Jensen News Colorado Well western Colorado have done again New Years Day held Second Annual Chili Fun-Fly annual salute Gods Balsa CA well-attended counted 18 pilots several wives mood batch chili temperature 44 degrees noon about three inches snow runway shoveled half runway left balance runway covered pilots skis airplanes did make offering gods Poor Jack Richardson forgot extend antenna takeoff Super Sport rolled right snow much left challenge rebuilding skills Please note Grand Mesa background about 45 miles away largest flat top mountain hemisphere Out flying site located county-owned recreation-only property tree anywhere just prairie dogs burrows lots great flying room 142 Model Aviation Everetts Sioux Falls SD pulls Lanzo Record Breaker back pits after successful flight Associate Vice Presidents Arizona / California / Hawaii / Guam / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone/Fax 602 728-9400 E-mail nchh @primenetcom htfp/Iwwwama-1 Ocom/ama Glenn Cafler Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kai Jensen Rano Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 562 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See laat montlia column addtional AVPa Coordinatora February 20 1999 AMA Hall Famer Dale Kim honored guest Second Annual Charlie Mackey Control Line Contest Dale recognized friends fellow modelers lifelong achievements Control Line modeling extraordinary contributions model aviation Saturday night banquet Dale presented AMA Fellow Award AMAs highest award excellence aeromodeling achievement Friends fellow modelers gather Saturday night banquet honor Dale Kim Pictured above Keith Storey L AMA Past President #9 Dale Kim Charlie Mackey best judge Control Line Precision Aerobatics AMA PAM PA Hall Famer Bob Palmer Bob seated next Sylvia Strickland judge intricacies precision maneuvers 1999 Charlie Mackey Annual Control Line Contest Mile Square Park Fountain Valley CA February 20-21 Pictured above John Miller kneeling Pete Peterson starting up Johns Old Time Stunter Twin Flight Streak Utah Gang known traveled down Salt Lake City attend years event Shawn Lenci member WAM contingent central northern California seen competing twoday event Shawn shadows eyes afternoon sun performs overhead maneuver Speedworid RIC Flyers located far northwest end Phoenix Valley Sun Speedworid few sites country has dedicated permanent RC Pylon racing facility site located near Wittmann AZ part professional multi-venue racing facility Though sport flying comprises majority dayto-day flying site hosts several Q 500 Q-40 Form 1 Warbird Racing events throughout year top five finishers Phoenix JR Gold Cup Chip Hyde Darrol Cady Rusty Van Baren Dave Shadel Bob Dible Next stop Merced CA big news national Pylon racing has first JR Gold Cup Race held Phoenix AZ February 27-28 1999 first race five-race series sponsored JR race wellattended 56 entries around country local NMPRA District II Race participants started arriving late week first racers field Saturday morning before sun came up pilots meeting completed 830 first heat off 900 Valley Sun provided two gorgeous days racing dust settled Sunday eight rounds racing complete thanks Jack Wismar CD Al Gier Jim Allen Speedworld RJC Flyers great event job well done Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn 1999 143 Speedworid RIC Flyers host first JR Gold Cup Race held Phoenix AZ February 27-28 first Q-40 race five-race series slated Phoenix AZ Merced CA Bowie MD Dayton OH ending Tangerine Florida Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 Email vpxipacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 26405 SE 160th St Issaquab WA 98027 Al Culver Bos 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98664 Reeves Lippincott 4400 Gray Wolf Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 months lead photo Turner site taken Dave Upton year marks second anniversary very important date Oregon Modelers new District XI missed story couple years ago 1996 Marion County decided shut down couple RC clubs flying sites what called Exclusive Farm Use land learned make possible modelers use farm land would necessary change law first possible probable would succeed Two gentlemen changed possible flat out doable men AMA member Van Moore member Salem R/C Pilots Association Club #535 Van both knowledge contacts totally invaluable pursuit goal Van Moore awards right hand Carl Weathers trophy given annually Keizer R/C Pilots individual deem has contributed the past year RC modeling other individual helpful sympathetic cause also instrumental getting bill passed Senator Bill Fisher Roseburg OR show Senator Fisher appreciation awarded AMA Distinguished Service Award Chuck Eads right Roseburg entrepreneur Umpqua Valley Modeler presents Senator Bill Fisher Award Roseburg Chamber Commerce Meeting Certainly wasnt just Van Senator Very active effort Alan Lasneski Doug Port John Stroup Vital legislators persuaded help cause Roger Weeks Ron Smuckle Al Szymanski Dan Dietz Other members AMA supplied both time money help achieve incredible first bill makes possible fly farm lands Oregon long farmer agrees Van Moore put lesson should gained Oregon Experience group individuals properly motivated fighting just cause can make difference could agree sure helps lot some individuals like Van John Doug Alan Roger Ron Al Dan Roy Holt CD Jets over Whidbey wrote got web site Jet contest up running site URL http//wwwfrugalcom/royholtlwhidbeyjets Jet enthusiasts other interested folks should go Whidbey Island 28-29 August join fun Pete Melin writes am having 8th Annual Melons Follies Fun Fly 27th June Turner field fun food flying As photo above shows its very nice place fly great low key event Congratulations Reeves Lippincott has selected Manager 99 F3A team Reeves wrote may have heard have appointed F3A Team Manager 1999 USA Team great honor able Cat both excited about going World Championships 10-19 September Pensacola FL have busy getting letters ready send out AMA clubs asking donations support USA Team am also working getting souvenir shirts hats jackets made Profits will go team fund Any requests info should addressed So want contribute its good cause Reeves will take money Would free expense-paid trip AMA Museum Flying Site AMA HQ Muncie side trip US Air Force Museum Wright Patterson AFB near Dayton OH sound like super deal Marymoor R/C Club came up fantastic raffle idea offering Puyallup $500 first prize includes airfare four nights accommodations two car rental $400 expenses winner will have full year make trip could take Nats cant make MAR/C event say like Open House 27 June want chance super trip call Tom Berry 425 883-8269 Ward Emigh 425 868-8000 Gene Sartore 425 226-2295 Model Aviation er OR home Salem R/C Pilots Association Dave Upton photo
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News View HQ Seepage 168 Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Executive Council Meeting Highlights Motions made April 24 1999 Executive Council Meeting Muncie IN below dat next qu January zal w o District X Vice President present meeting MOTION Moved W DeCou II seconded D Holland EVP grant River City Radio Controllers sum $2000 assist completing new runway MOTION passed 10 yes 1 no IX 1 abstain VIII following 2 mail votes included 1 Approve Safety Committees recommendation replace item 7 Safety Regulations Model Aircraft Gas Turbines effective October 24 1998 new item 7 follows 7 Turbine fueling handled following manner Propane fueling must accomplished remote Rer IN Please specific information required try limit request issue/question area away spectators engine start areas ignition sources B Fueling other combustible liquefied gasses may accomplished stan area C Starting personnel must assure tailpipe exhaust pointed away personnel fragile combustible items Spectators personnel non-essential starting process must maintain 25-foot spacing turbine start area Ed McCollough would like have noted phrase other combustible liquefied gasses needs further refinement MOTION passed unanimously 2 allow US submit bid host Electric World Championship held August 3-12 2000 San Diego California MOTION passed unanimously Model Aviation ng Mm omments e app roi other requests will schedule rounded i Museum Patron AMA Member others $25/hr $30/hr $3 5/hr SIO4 I-]mU IU LI11 [0] Charles Kelley AMA Education Committee Member Can recall experiencing fascination flight during youthful years Have spent countless hours watching airplanes taxi take off land local airport ever intrigued graceful maneuvering bird flew through air clear signs point attraction aviation growing deep within answered yes above questions good chance totally captivated first exposure model aviation Model aviation has provided varying degrees satisfaction lucky enough become involved early age Unfortunately unable nurture desire youth Growing up area distant airport unaware local modeling activities can account limited satisfaction Gazing occasional airplane passed miles overhead paper airplane dime-store balsa glider provided little satisfaction growing attraction aviation youthful attraction toward aviation restricted us enjoy modeling adults same desire continues burn hearts of nations youth Just like days old lucky ones will exposed model aviation early age knowing turn go unfortunate ones will continue wish dream desire continues grow burn deep within As unfortunate ones can recall first-hand growing desire get involved disappointment knowing go about motivating factors led join some modeling buddies create program opened door model aviation local youngsters During past twelve years have witnessed middle- high-school students participate briefly leave never return Apparently ones no deep interest aviation However good number continued return became active participants fun excitement model aviation strong attraction aviation us feel shared continued return As member Academy Model Aeronautics Education Committee make point visit AMA members possible usually flying sites attending monthly club meeting purpose get idea different activities being used introduce model aviation community specifically local youth During conversations will ask following two questions 1 established activity within club introduces local youth modeling 2 Does activity allow continued training guidance return faithfully demonstrate clear willingness learn few minor variations responses can classified following categories Yes question no question two introductory flight Yes questions two introductory flight training some extent club trainer instructors available very few show up take lessons No both questions willing Can show us no desire among members club establish type introductory activity have concluded abundance nations youth willing get involved model aviation some extent know go turn established modeling clubs over United States members willing provide some type exposure success clubs evidenced number youthful pilots flightline Considering majority flying sites located remote areas likelihood local youth just happening may remote members modeling community must reach out extend invitation local youth harbor fascination flight us familiar presents unique rewarding opportunity modeler club willing make effort identify two group eager youngsters willing become active modelers opportunity reach out activity goes beyond flying site endeavor extends invitation somewhere community intent such venture bring new membership flood flying site Therefore activity must well-planned two important steps planning determine focus efforts decide modeling activity will offer desired results community will have civic organizations might willing accommodate requests local YMCA Boys Girls Club Scout groups some examples nearby middle high school will full eager students club applied received AMA YES Grant funding selecting institution abused boys decision club members determine community organization should approached Education Committee Members have reviewed numerous programs have experienced various degrees success An interesting note no two programs alike Upon request AMA will provide information about programs reflection collective personalities responsible developing Information received AMA other outside source should serve possible suggestion activity must conform styles personalities will put final plan action best done having group brainstorming session Start making list activities member desires implement Qualify some method operation list complete review make changes necessary Chances program will arise has never tried before Patience key program actually starts Begin open mind realizing problems will occur Make note good not-so-good points make changes necessary Reaching out will bring increase membership sense moral satisfaction especially new member helped recruit successfully completes solo flight 1999 131 EC Meeting Minutes Available complete copy approved minutes quarterly Executive Council meeting available AMA member request copy most-recently approved minutes will provided no charge Council meets quarterly minutes given meeting approved following meeting Additional copies minutes other meetings $5 shipping handling charge Requests may submitted AMA Administration telephone via fax writing telephone requests dial 765 287-1256 extension 201 210 fax requests use 765 7410057 $10 minimum credit card orders Joe Beshar Coordinator 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Fax 201 261-0223 Tel 201 261-1281 FindingPreservingMaintaining finding landfills serving ideally use flying sites useful much usually idle already being used model flying sites searching locations can list use clubs seeking landfill permit need location list already flying landfill please send location can include listing see bumper sticker say hello driver vehicle will probably find FSA volunteer about joining rest FSA volunteers support flying sites highest priority heartbeat aeromodeling interested contact address heading column will happy send registration form dont squeal did come Upon incident have received response flier reports infraction field rule refuses disclose name guilty individual safety jeopardy loss flying site could occur generally respond dont believe Its always effective better nothing read following well-written editorial RIC Report editor Gordon Banks appeared November 1998 issue impressed read once Gordon writes it Please read being mindful cheating breaking rules get point suggest copy placed club bulletin board published newsletter knows just might help encourage policing field rules rse Crime report cheaters contests reasons cheating prevalent today too areas life because attitude Everybody else doing shouldnt Sadly too close truth ignored Too people cheat including some really dont want Some people cheat because feel have just keep playing field level theres root cause behind feeling too once time cheaters thieves reported discovered Somehow though us have duped accepting stupid ridiculous attitude reporting cheaters thieves wrong Some say shouldnt get involved Some say isnt business Someone does report crime may called Rat Fink Songbird some other mindless insult Well stop right now S Come folks Lets think about what doing owe loyalty cheat and/or steal others law abiding folks try live rules respect others rights property need change irresponsible Dont squeal people attitude whenever wherever see need adopt spread attitude whoever sees does report crime guilty aiding completion crime need speak out against break rules against sit quietly let others get away Call out see people cheating stealing Object hear someone insult another reporting crime Lets help put end preposterous attitude wherein wrong report wrongdoings wrongdoers Start right now . today . teach children show friends people report crimes should applauded rewarded insulted ridiculed Aiding cheat steal hurts honest moral among us Please think about let conscience guide number modelers country just might enough get attitude change swinging back right direction Wrongdoings should reported persons reporting should applauded and/or rewarded Just think much less wed paying taxes insurance people rewarded reporting wrongdoings should obvious us ones benefit stupid Dont Squeal policy crooks world Lets stop supporting start stopping includes people cheat contests steal rewards rightfully belonging whove worked hard earn 132 Model Aviation inted permission author audit report past year available upon request nominal fee below will find Schedule Operating Expenses As have few inquiries regarding operating expenses will present schedule first future columns will include different parts audit report entire report should presented October have specific questions concerns please call will happy discuss following statement enjoyment An alarm clock device waking up people have small children ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC SCHEDULES OF OPERATING EXPENSES YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 1998 AND 1997 OPERATING EXPENSES Salaries including contract services Fringe benefits payroll taxes Membership processing including supplies Utilities Marketing division Office expense Postage freight Telephone Bank charges fees Staff travel Equipment maintenance Printing duplicating Professional fees corporate Professional fees membership Insurance general Insurance membership Insurance administration Taxes other FAI programs NAA divisional fees Maintenance grounds Miscellaneous Real estate taxes Mortgage interest 1998 Amount Percent 202% 45 54 05 40 10 04 07 10 05 15 00 16 15 11 83 03 00 22 06 28 09 02 10 602% $1464118 324912 394265 40197 292451 72739 31338 49731 71152 36084 105599 337 112126 106070 73048 603529 22187 187 161555 41758 203636 63901 17931 $4358376 Until later . 1999 133 1997 Amount $1392399 321969 398747 39184 201307 93551 26614 49075 61916 32639 66005 20585 66403 88917 72698 607431 18341 59 133060 43187 139288 43070 20877 IIPA S4007730 Percent 197 45 56 06 28 13 04 07 09 04 09 03 09 13 10 86 03 00 19 06 20 06 03 10 566% Connecticut / Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island / Vermont Don Kraffl Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1077 Richard Sherman 30 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Andrew Argenio 3 Sheila Ave Smithfield RI 02917 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator TBA FRED KRUSE Once again have report passing long-time modeler friend Fred passed away February 19 1999 after long illness active Salem Barnstormers Club Southern New Hampshire Radio Control Club first met Fred years ago CD Pattern contest active CD Leader Member AMA also active state local politics State Representative two terms served local school board will missed HENRY STRUCK Henry received AMA Fellow Award March spoke Henrys wife March 27 seems doing fine considering stroke last summer GEORGE WILSON George received AMA Distinguished Service Award March George has District frequency coordinator fifteen years has done excellent job present time George seriously ill will no longer frequency coordinator FREQUENCY COORDINATOR As noted above George Wilson will continuing position Until find person willing job please contact have radio problems desire use receivers check interference interested job have some background radio contact VERMONT AVP Bob Landry has advised going slow down modeling awhile restore some automobiles has Therefore asked find another AVP Vermont interested position let know CANADIAN FUN-FLY Carl Layden New Brunswick called advise fun-fly Amherst Nova Scotia July 3-4 1999 will grass field about info have interested give Carl call 506 832-1088 ELLINGION CT WW Giant Scale Fly-in will held July 11 1999 NCRCC field Ellington WW Golden Age aircraft eligible information call Paul Savastano 860 872-6303 STATE OF MAINE SCALE SHOOT OUT premier Scale event will take place August 7-8 1999 Grey Maine two days great flying Saturday evening cookout Call Ray Labonte 207 797-5196 details CONNECTICUT MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB following sent club president Carmen Luciano Dolly Curtis Interviews weekly cable show recently filmed documentary CMAC Stratford CT 30-minute show featured scratch-built quarter-scale model 1 915 Sikorsky S-16 model built Harry Hastedt Morris Pittorie plans reduced created photos measurements restored full-scale aircraft show highlights included historical review RC aviation Morgan Kaolian 52-year history CMAC President Carmen Luciano segment starring junior members club represented Richard Luciano Mat Pecoroni show announced local newspapers giving recognition club Pittorie Harry Hastedt Carmen Luciano Front row l-r Richard Luciano Matt Pecoroni MOUNT WASHINGTON VALLEY R/C CLUB February 13-14 1999 Mt Washington Valley RIC Club held its annual display models Mountain Valley Mall North Conway NH large number visitors 121 people signed register showing interest model aviation material pictures sent Percy Hill club secretary Model Aviation Farrar some models Mountain Valley Mall Show Ned Bryant models Paul Whetton Back row l-r Dolly Curtis producer Victor Cromwell cameraman Morris Sorry guys no names U] F-ti] [#b iii i New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920-1308 Phone 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-9297 decou@idtnet Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightutown NJ 08520-450 1 Roy Brown USAF AFCENT CMR 460 BOX 585 APO AE 09703 Ray Juschkus 59 Livingston Street St James NY 11780 James M Lewis PO 61 Ogdenburg NY 13669-0061 Bob McKay 109W Edward St Iselan NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Box 613 Camillus NY 13031 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodem 407 Willow Street Lockport NY 14094 Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock Court Saugerties NY 12477 Adam Settler 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Dr Endicott NY 137604329 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 53 Airport Dr Osmego County Airport Fulton NY 13069 315 598-6093 little catch-up some winter activities some excellent news regarding model aviation school systems March 6th 7th found Syracuse annual STARS/ARCS Forum Saturday followed STARS Sno-Fly Sunday forum informative always interesting sessions throughout day normal always changing subjects batteries covering tips tools techniques creating good-looking atrcraft has chance getting airborne Sno-Fly unique year due primarily fact indeed snow Three days prior event local pilots frantically removing skis reinstalling wheels Mother Nature took look quick talk CD Pete Seiffert decided dump Phoenix NY speak . snow over place Hot coffee great hotdogs hamburgers friendly swapping model aviation tales made enjoyable visit Really really cold too windy STARS pilot Fran Worth concentrates first mission day WRAM show year talking Bernie Liquorman MidHudson Modelmasters club mentioned spoke team students Marlboro Middle School competing New York Science Olympiad Propeller Propulsion event Mount St Mary College Newburgh second year particular event has included Olympiad Modelmasters used opportunity get put model aviation center stage local school system After being asked science teacher Laura Simons coordinate aspects competition Middle High school levels club organized building test flying sessions students well plan run competitions time time compete seasoned pilots well-tested aircraft rule High School Regional competition held Ulster Community College Modelmaster Lauren Duffy took second place Washingtonville flights about 30 seconds dozen teams hand competition Middle School competition Jessica Congemi Stephanie Kulaga represented Marlboro results tn tabulated champs sense students took great experience newfound appreciation model aviation away activity audience substantial obviously impressed organizers event participating school officials hearty congratulations student participants warm Thank Mid-Hudson Modelmasters involvement awareness building activity Key club players according written material Ive seen included Bernie Liquorman John Duffy Vie Nippert AVP Bill Poythress Jesse Aronstein Joe Ellen Miller Jim Catalano friend John Warner high school student Kris Harms Lauren Duffy gets wound up model flying lirtle help dad John Middle school participants Kenny Greiner Jerry Inkle Stephanie Kulaga Jessica Congemi Brianna Giacoia unbeatable New Jersey State Championship Olympiads held Middlesex County College March 23rd 1998 Gold Medalist Timothy Chaya 4H Club flyer mere 1 8 months stick n tissue experience successfully defended title flight 57 seconds Looks like local clubs could get lot very positive exposure . perhaps other benefits . getting involved model aviation local school level Adopt team Millenium Olympiad could make huge Next month trip club Westchester carrier event coverage multiple events out Long Island Get activity covered Send some stuff 1999 135 Associate Vice Presidents L Part Sno-Fly crowd gathers round coffeepot L-R AVP Dave Mathewson Wes Froats Mike Graham Dan Hurd Art Rose Bob Wassel • 1 ki 11 [ iEEE 11 1s] bE Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 E-mail amadiipenncom Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee esei Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2008 614 8911643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWis Road Cross Lanes WV 2531 3-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 idaCs Street Allentown PA 18103-8519 610 797-6597 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Trayge PA 19426-2296 610 409-0129 Frank Noll 6042 Norwell Drive Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9232 Joe Otto 13065 Heath Road C5esterland OH 44026-3225 440 729-0185 E-mail JD5oAMA@AOLcom Matthew Turowski N R 63 Box 294 Dogwood Drive Drums PA 18222 717 788-0661 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Drive PO 905 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frerluency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 18704 717 287-6970 Academy offers services club newer services producing custom clothing Advertisements have placed several recent issues Model Aviation additional information can obtained Shirley Cook Contact AMA Headquarters telephone 765 2871256 ext 211 E-mail shirleycmodeIaircraftorg JOHNSTOWN RIC CLUB Johnstown R/C Club held annual banquet last March Sam Kaplitz club president provided following picture festive event Highlighted event new AMA shirts According Sam club very happy great AMA/Johnstown shirts obtained Shirley Cook Johnstown Banquet Seated head table vice president Ed Develin newsletter editor Paul Yuhas treasurer Bob Steinlering Windsor School Elyria Ohio Phills sons Joe Mark Rob class According school administrators class big hit involved Phill summed up effort quote really gives good feeling spend time young people doing what enjoy building flying airplanes recommend everyone give little time talent rewards will can realize Young Astronauts hard work AMA Cubs teacher Mr DeRodes Windsor School students prepare first flight TIFFIN AERO MODELERS AVP Joe Vislay has very busy attending mall shows within area pictures depict some great models display Roger Miller talking other modelers LORAIN COUNTY R/C CLUB Phill Pfingsten vice president Lorain County PJC Club has spent last two This PT-9 scratch-built replica years assisting Young Astronauts class full-scale Air Force Museum OS-25 powered Q500 belongs Allan Weichman FLYING TIGERS Flying Tigers Toledo Ohio also great turnout annual mall show Joe Vislays words . Great weather great show ng Tigers president Jim Gray Flying Tigers member Ron Weber Crawford Bipe powered OS ERS 300 136 Model Aviation lie Mikolajezyks Extra 300 Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland/North Carolina Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 252 441-5855 Fax 252 441-6554 cforeman@modelaircraftorg Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 410 969-9356 E-Mail bbabura@junocom Randy Elliott 103 Virginia Court Pulaski VA 24301 Home Phone 540 980-8461 Office Phone 540 994-2316 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757 421-4545 Office Phone 757 431-6009 E-Mail moultons@mindspringcom Richard Dick Smith 761 Gwynne Ave Waynesboro VA 22980-3346 Home Phone 540 943-1684 E-Mail flyrrs@cfwcom John Stare 826 Marl Pit Rd Middletown DE 19709 Home Phone 302 376-7154 E-Mail vrcs38@aolcom Bliss Teague 625 5th Ave SW Hickory North Carolina 28602 Home Phone 828 324-2164 Office Phone 828 733-9228 E-Mail blissteague@conninccom Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28311-1007 Phone Evening 910 488-5986 Well its end March Outer Banks North Carolina still cold windy time column hits streets should nice warm lot flying going am looking possibility starting District IV Web site Steve Moulton AVPs has volunteered webmaster looking costs availability Steve has excellent background computers very capable setting up everything goes according plan Web site should place time read site established will District IV AMA members chartered clubs focus Whats Happening District IV later STATESVILLE EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL by Ben Crouch About month ago Statesville East Elementary School contacted club member Bob Mills about bringing special education class flying field demonstration visit arranged arrived sunny warm mornings February photo shows fine-looking group watching activities child given transmitter shown sticks moved different controls model changed attitude direction model airplane photo group having picnic lunch clubs bleachers photo shows group admiring club member Ronnie Milams Morris Big Boy Front row Kenny Terry Middle row Frisco Costagner Rachel Lamp Brooke Chumly Alex Luisi David Summers Travis Murphy Tywar Summers Back row Betty Lambert Peggy Brendle Kristy Manners Hank Weddington Bob Mills Cansel Brown Shelia Weaver DELAWARE RIC CLUB John Stare AVP District IV Along activities go Delaware RJC Club Lums Pond nicest fun Fun Scale Contest run Tony Albence Tony CDs somehow manages get plethora prizes event Robart particular big donor along Sig Futaba photo Sam Hallstrom left Steve Riddle matching Goldberg Chipmunks Next Rich Scott registration area last photo shows left right Paul Bryk Bill Bass Ed Fitzwater Doug Bond Tom Lahart Tony Albence Pat Bums Rick Scott last least go take kid flying 4July 1999 137 next photo Dick Slutzs Fun Scale Fokker E-3 Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi / Poerto Rico / South Carolina / Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 Soath 20Avenae Birmingham AL 35205 Phone 12051 322-2127 FAX 205252-2654 E-mail ama@scottnet WEB-PAGE h0p//wwwscoOnet/ama Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 3713 Pompano Or. Pnnsacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37817 John G Cooper 4788 Cloistnr Covn Memphin TN 36118 James Alvis 5426 wood Orivn Jackson MS 39211 Michael Gregory 305 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hansel 383 Briarwood 842 Meridian MS 39305 Louise Izzo 296 Huntridge Way Winteroprings FL 32708 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorelee N Charleston SC 28405 Chris Joiner PG Boo 4469 Colombas GA 31904-0469 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigertail Ave. Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 Fred Mulholland 15410 Stonecreek Ln Tampa FL 33613 George Perryman 3644 Lake Smyrva GA 30082 Melvin Sires 781 Boardman Rd. Aiken SC 29803 Lyman Slack 9015 SW 61st Av Gainsville FL 32608 Frank Tiano 15300 Estaxcia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N Rinver Rd Gainesville GA 30506 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Boo 10397 Fajardo Poerto Rico 00738 Frequency Coordinator Dorothy Fields 183W Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32148 Phone 804 684-2517 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth BlackmaIl 207 W Sandcreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone l33l 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Woodvaliny Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Computer Science Technology Expert Tom Rhodes 9 New York Blvd Beverly Hills FL 34465 Phone 352 527-0674 352 795-2362 January February March winter months action Florida invited attend Warbirds over Florida bash co-hosted Chipola RC Aviators Southern Scale Warbirds Association friend AVP Chris Joiner invited Chris founders Southern Scale Warbirds organization just Georgia Alabama Florida Its over want information write Chris address above Fun-thing held old Marianna Airport huge WWII strip So what did see first little airplane above about size large model model Heres Charles Mosier Hartford Alabama 16-span Baby Great Lakes its 64 prop cruises 120 mph top speed 250 mph Only 498 pounds 85 HP Continental got out soon after didnt want see thing fly because Charles seemed like very nice man didnt want see him get squashed oversize toy Pictured above L-R Chris Joiner Glen Barnett Dale Cavin Rose Julie Cavin Dale Event Director Coordinator Chipola RC Aviators same weekend drifted down Tampa catch Bay City Spring IMAC Classic 411 Pattern Contest flyers Dont let anybody tell model airplane hobby family-oriented Heres living breathing proof Bay City Flyers has large open-air hangar its field sudden blast springlike rain herded everybody inside two seconds cleverly snapped few shots important flyers hovering inside also waiting sudden Florida rain quit L-R meet above Jan Sebroder good friend Don Shulman Bill Lairsey CD Wral Williamson Dons little kid Jason also famous Pattern flyer like Daddy Im always running pictures Jason week later visited Ocala Florida Kingdom Sun Pattern meet club field bottom previous column Contest Director Charles Gordon Mike Kingery Earl Shuholm Thirty-one pilots participated RC Pattern Contest John Schroder Evan Chapkis preparing model flight plane Sequel #404 Pattern ship next day weekend visited Lakeland Florida Fun-Fly Prop Busters Lakeland sponsors picture above Joshua Mack grandson WWII Fleet Biplane little kid looks happy Come think body field looked happy Toy airplanes make nice hobby important events Bagel Drop next snap below shows bagels hooked top planes Flyers include CD Jim Mahoney center Jeffrey Alspaugh Rick Rue De Jim Sanderfor Bill McGreevy gentleman immediate forefront doing dance Perhaps avoiding whirling spinning propellers doing correct thing Model Aviation some nice families Heres Michael Darleen Reyes baby Abby Meanwhile Gerrit Williams baby Conner Also other modelers wives children hovering around waiting funny weather change back again Illinois/Indiana Kentucky / Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 706 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 sysbauer@chanjecnsjjtedu Associate Vice Presidents Illinois John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 706 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1 202 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 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Eurgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct St Charles MO 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Lees Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 123B Higginaville MO 64037 660 594-6264 Fax 660 564-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 http//wwwcsamiitedu/amadixt6/indexhtm Charleston IL Club #1888 Charleston RC Stone Flyers held annual Octoberfest years great success initial count planes 61 about 100 RC pilots attendance weather perfect throughout day brought out about 250 spectators Gary Hamm brought modified version Lanier Shrike put awesome display speed Shrike powered Rossi Quickee 500 engine turning 875 x 8 prop unofficial top recorded speed out dive radar gun 237 MPH Gary Hamm holding Quickie Shrike John Adams featured guest years flying event brought Giant Scale CAP 232 3W120 power plant Heres John plane Pictures information Bob Holmes Jacksonville IL Club #1328 Jacksonville Propkickers has several members helped Roger Russell complete project wanted complete long time Back SOs early 60s Rogers dad Mark Russell used fly Lou Andrews Guillow Trixter Beam As some us remember took time tune radio get escapement working time flight lasted Much time spent chasing plane something didnt work right Rogers dad passed away August 1996 always wanted build fly Trixter modern equipment Several friends got together got Trixter built flown modern equipment Merele Menezes quarterbacked whole project Pictured other members team L R John Stewart Jack Wable Roger Russell holding plane Chuck McCormick Next have cross-country flight 62 miles plane used Sig Kadet Sr Fox 40 16-ounce tank JR radio first picture has L R Jack Wahle driver second support vehicle John Stewart plane watcher second support vehicle Roger Russell pilot Kadet Sr John Hunter driver pilot pickup truck Chuck McCormick field observer have plane Roger Russell John Hunter John Stewart Jack Wahle flight 62 miles took 2514 minutes Thanks Roger pictures information Rockford IL Club # 1409 Winnebago Sport Modelers held annual fly-in Kieselburg Forest Preserve north Rockford IL field maintained Winnebago County Forest Preserve District have picture mall show joint venture Rock Valley R/C Flyers show held Machesney Park Mall Mark Boesen sent pictures text * July1999 139 Em] II1LSIUUmE14JJtE 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@postofficeworldnetattnet East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 Soapbox Dont tell cant happen cause can An eleven-year old boy hit RC airplane Great Britian killed standing spectator area plane whatever reason came down hit him back head Ambulance crews called boy confirmed dead scene father treated shock reported field happened very well-run Remember flying season has started think think think Ok good stuffi something really like talk about gentleman shown picture Mr Stan Spiewak Detroit MI presented AMA District Service Award distinguished tireless service AMA clubs model aviation Metro Detroit Area list services has provided over years would fill entire article Stan member Detroit Aero Modelers well other clubs area think helped clubs didnt belong Mr Mike Cuba president Detroit Aero Modelers RC Club shown presenting award Stan can add congratulations AMA can thank enough Thanks also due Andy Low District VII VP really helped award become reality ttttt Talk about dedication above picture taken back February annual ice fly held Tom Tiffords home Jordan Lake Lake Odessa MI cold windy good time Grand Rapids KRAM Lansing CARDS Buster clubs represented event Above photograph top three finishers division B grades 6-9 Propeller Propulsion event Science Olympiad state competition Minnesota L R Eric Garnett Kenwood JH Lakeville Rory Muzzy Olson SB Bloomington Byran Morkrid Delano JH Delano also top three finishers regional competition lot advice supplied members Minneapolis Model Aero Club Thanks Jim Ladwig picture text did manage get some mall shows during winter months River Valley Flyers held February Sbopko Plaza Mall Wisconsin Rapids WI About sixty put display club consists RC flyers interests gas glow electric power have total membership 50 about half displaying models picture last summer remind us flying again really use heads Remember take off engine running land wheels bottom Bye * 140 Model Aviation ciate Vice Presidents MA Suggestion Line Have suggestion about magazine Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line Tel 765 288-4899 extension 223 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 sfrank6g@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 Haakell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126-1A2 SE 35 Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 4611 Gooch Dr Little Rock AR 72212 501 868-2604 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234972 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 AMA preceding statement question visiting throughout AMA District VIII ask question W7zy AMA Within column several following ones focus will attempt answer question showcasing AMA Members helping members exists multidimensional need within ranks AIVIA Very few beginners modeling now learn skills needed themselves good old days few ability construct fly therefore selftaught Some discouraged never learned destroyed much process days quality ARF trainers reliable equipment proven training processes steep learning curve well crashed equipment required AMA fostering quality training beginning modelers AMA Introductory Pilot Program program intended introduce nonAMA member aeromodeling providing liability insurance coverage non-AMA member chartered club non-AMA member may fly chartered club field receive member liability insurance protection long flying under direct supervision club-designated Introductory Pilot Introductory Pilot must hold current AMA open membership license Intro Pilot classification Supervised flights must take place AMA chartered clubs field must closely supervised one-on-one relationship non-AMA member will have same liability insurance coverage other AMA members receive solely under direct one-on-one supervision Intro Pilot period 30 consecutive days starting first session No other AMA benefits provided non-AMA member Participation program time basis extension cannot granted reason program covers training activities does constitute permission fly organized event AMA members clubs sanctioned otherwise No AMA card will issued non-AMA member during 30-day introduction period AMA chartered club should participate Intro Pilot program Additionally club could establish time place set aside perform flight instruction Produce handbill outlining program assistance beginners Distribute information retail model merchants area will confront issues assisting merchant training beginners will membership drive chartered club will lessen beginners trauma finding suitable instruction hopefully lessen inherent disasters involved learning fly AMAmembers helping members Often Im questioned about dues structure consider following 151000 members 1998 total membership numbers over 30000 now receive reduced rate membership senior citizen category over 15000 receive reduced rate membership youth category 3000 reduced rate extra family membership program Yes Open Member adults slightly subsidized membership fees 48000 members Any member may request fully audited annual financial statement AMA slight duplication cost Members helping members AMA glue bonds modelers together Chartered clubs can own own flying field $ 250 per acre misprintkeep reading$ 250 per acre municipal government purchasing agent otherwise 50 percent fair market value land exists federal law known Recreational Public Purposes Act RIPP law almost unknown public deeper darker secret among federal employees Royal City Club Santa Fe NM has used federal law purchase Federal Bureau Land Management own flying site substantially reduced property cost Anywhere else exists federally available land program has potential Space precludes reviewing entire program Santa Fe flying field specifically Graciously member confronted program succeeded creating club-owned flying field unbelievably low dollar figure has volunteered handle questions concerning federal law relates creating own flying site has done Please contact Don W Fry 1921 Buffalo Dancer NE Albuquerque NM 87112 Phone collect please 505 293-6412 daylight hours mountain time zone Members helping members During Easter weekend 1999 visited numerous members clubs flying sites Albuquerque Santa Fe NM Thank gracious hospitality reacquainting modeling flying Land Enchantment AMA glue bonds Members helping members Flying Fun Fellowship Sandy Frank 1999 141 Jim Simpson AVP District VIII 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 phone 505 891-1336 E-mail Jimbonee@aolcom shown workshop ultra-light aerobatic Indoor Electric model patterned after IFO undertakes extensive beginners program modeling youth New Mexico information about beginners program schools assistance helping create similar program area please contact him directly Helen Stan Johnson proprietors Hobbies N Stuff Albuquerque NM have unique pilot training program customers send employee flying field flight training asked long send instructor field replied As long needed desire beginners become lifelong modelers hosted reception store met numerous members Albuquerque area Thank hospitality Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Troy Lapp 1609 Main St Williston ND 58801 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Salina KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-32 14 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 80919-1 788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News South Dakota Greetings balmy South South Dakota want let know about couple things have happening Beresford area past weeks First Beresford Area Radio Flyers sponsored postal duration contest SAM legal Old-Timer models summer fall contest open anyone District IX flew SAM legal Old-Timer model year about twenty entries sent during months May through August no entries submitted September October May winner Max Hansen Huron SD Max glided 80 Blitz Buggy 20 minutes 11 seconds May 23 Another Huron flier Dave Lentz won June contest Daves 87 Privateer glided 30 minutes 44 seconds June 6th truly Dave Larsen July winner 14 minute 36 second glide model Simplex enlarged 33% 80 span August Dean Everetts Sioux Falls took home award super flight 96 Lanzo Record Breaker Deans glide 85 minutes 59 seconds made August 29 also earned him distinction being 1998 winner BARF Postal Duration Contest have included photo Dean pulling Lanzo back pits Please let members District IX know will sponsoring contest again 1999 member District IX neighbors District VII would like participate can get official entry form contest rules sending SASE Dave Larsen Box 353 Alcester SD 57001 second happening Beresford field Third Annual BARE Frozen Finger Fun Fly held high noon January 1 1999 Beresford Field year temp 10 degrees snowing winds blowing 15 mph wind chill -20 real Frozen Finger event Five members attended fun fly banquet Three flyers got first flights 1999 five great time Photos event included anyone interested checking out BARF Web site please access wwwbmtcnet/-brjensenl Dave Larsen Secretart Beresford Area Radio Flyers BARE Box 353 Alcester SD 5700] Dean Everetts 1998 winner BARE Postal Duration Contest SAM legal Old-Timer models Club president Brad Jensen flies Gary Jobe right Roger Lang left hold survival blanket shelter against cold January 1 winds Gary Jobe Roger Lang watch Dave Larsens Arrowplane warmed Knipco heater prior frosty flight New Years Day 1999 intrepid group braved elements fly eat during Third Annual BARF Frozen Finger Fun Fly left David Larsen Gary Jobe Roger Lang Rob Ambur Brad Jensen News Colorado Well western Colorado have done again New Years Day held Second Annual Chili Fun-Fly annual salute Gods Balsa CA well-attended counted 18 pilots several wives mood batch chili temperature 44 degrees noon about three inches snow runway shoveled half runway left balance runway covered pilots skis airplanes did make offering gods Poor Jack Richardson forgot extend antenna takeoff Super Sport rolled right snow much left challenge rebuilding skills Please note Grand Mesa background about 45 miles away largest flat top mountain hemisphere Out flying site located county-owned recreation-only property tree anywhere just prairie dogs burrows lots great flying room 142 Model Aviation Everetts Sioux Falls SD pulls Lanzo Record Breaker back pits after successful flight Associate Vice Presidents Arizona / California / Hawaii / Guam / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Phone/Fax 602 728-9400 E-mail nchh @primenetcom htfp/Iwwwama-1 Ocom/ama Glenn Cafler Walnut Creek California 510 933-2086 Michael Harrington Kaneohe Hawaii 808 239-6682 Gary Hover Visalia California 209747-0287 Kai Jensen Rano Nevada 702 329-6430 John Krohn Whittier California 562 692-4177 Bob Reynolds Tucson Arizona 520 296-8183 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner Sacramento California 916 362-1962 See laat montlia column addtional AVPa Coordinatora February 20 1999 AMA Hall Famer Dale Kim honored guest Second Annual Charlie Mackey Control Line Contest Dale recognized friends fellow modelers lifelong achievements Control Line modeling extraordinary contributions model aviation Saturday night banquet Dale presented AMA Fellow Award AMAs highest award excellence aeromodeling achievement Friends fellow modelers gather Saturday night banquet honor Dale Kim Pictured above Keith Storey L AMA Past President #9 Dale Kim Charlie Mackey best judge Control Line Precision Aerobatics AMA PAM PA Hall Famer Bob Palmer Bob seated next Sylvia Strickland judge intricacies precision maneuvers 1999 Charlie Mackey Annual Control Line Contest Mile Square Park Fountain Valley CA February 20-21 Pictured above John Miller kneeling Pete Peterson starting up Johns Old Time Stunter Twin Flight Streak Utah Gang known traveled down Salt Lake City attend years event Shawn Lenci member WAM contingent central northern California seen competing twoday event Shawn shadows eyes afternoon sun performs overhead maneuver Speedworid RIC Flyers located far northwest end Phoenix Valley Sun Speedworid few sites country has dedicated permanent RC Pylon racing facility site located near Wittmann AZ part professional multi-venue racing facility Though sport flying comprises majority dayto-day flying site hosts several Q 500 Q-40 Form 1 Warbird Racing events throughout year top five finishers Phoenix JR Gold Cup Chip Hyde Darrol Cady Rusty Van Baren Dave Shadel Bob Dible Next stop Merced CA big news national Pylon racing has first JR Gold Cup Race held Phoenix AZ February 27-28 1999 first race five-race series sponsored JR race wellattended 56 entries around country local NMPRA District II Race participants started arriving late week first racers field Saturday morning before sun came up pilots meeting completed 830 first heat off 900 Valley Sun provided two gorgeous days racing dust settled Sunday eight rounds racing complete thanks Jack Wismar CD Al Gier Jim Allen Speedworld RJC Flyers great event job well done Till next time. Keepem safe Keepem flyn 1999 143 Speedworid RIC Flyers host first JR Gold Cup Race held Phoenix AZ February 27-28 first Q-40 race five-race series slated Phoenix AZ Merced CA Bowie MD Dayton OH ending Tangerine Florida Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 Email vpxipacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 26405 SE 160th St Issaquab WA 98027 Al Culver Bos 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98664 Reeves Lippincott 4400 Gray Wolf Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 months lead photo Turner site taken Dave Upton year marks second anniversary very important date Oregon Modelers new District XI missed story couple years ago 1996 Marion County decided shut down couple RC clubs flying sites what called Exclusive Farm Use land learned make possible modelers use farm land would necessary change law first possible probable would succeed Two gentlemen changed possible flat out doable men AMA member Van Moore member Salem R/C Pilots Association Club #535 Van both knowledge contacts totally invaluable pursuit goal Van Moore awards right hand Carl Weathers trophy given annually Keizer R/C Pilots individual deem has contributed the past year RC modeling other individual helpful sympathetic cause also instrumental getting bill passed Senator Bill Fisher Roseburg OR show Senator Fisher appreciation awarded AMA Distinguished Service Award Chuck Eads right Roseburg entrepreneur Umpqua Valley Modeler presents Senator Bill Fisher Award Roseburg Chamber Commerce Meeting Certainly wasnt just Van Senator Very active effort Alan Lasneski Doug Port John Stroup Vital legislators persuaded help cause Roger Weeks Ron Smuckle Al Szymanski Dan Dietz Other members AMA supplied both time money help achieve incredible first bill makes possible fly farm lands Oregon long farmer agrees Van Moore put lesson should gained Oregon Experience group individuals properly motivated fighting just cause can make difference could agree sure helps lot some individuals like Van John Doug Alan Roger Ron Al Dan Roy Holt CD Jets over Whidbey wrote got web site Jet contest up running site URL http//wwwfrugalcom/royholtlwhidbeyjets Jet enthusiasts other interested folks should go Whidbey Island 28-29 August join fun Pete Melin writes am having 8th Annual Melons Follies Fun Fly 27th June Turner field fun food flying As photo above shows its very nice place fly great low key event Congratulations Reeves Lippincott has selected Manager 99 F3A team Reeves wrote may have heard have appointed F3A Team Manager 1999 USA Team great honor able Cat both excited about going World Championships 10-19 September Pensacola FL have busy getting letters ready send out AMA clubs asking donations support USA Team am also working getting souvenir shirts hats jackets made Profits will go team fund Any requests info should addressed So want contribute its good cause Reeves will take money Would free expense-paid trip AMA Museum Flying Site AMA HQ Muncie side trip US Air Force Museum Wright Patterson AFB near Dayton OH sound like super deal Marymoor R/C Club came up fantastic raffle idea offering Puyallup $500 first prize includes airfare four nights accommodations two car rental $400 expenses winner will have full year make trip could take Nats cant make MAR/C event say like Open House 27 June want chance super trip call Tom Berry 425 883-8269 Ward Emigh 425 868-8000 Gene Sartore 425 226-2295 Model Aviation er OR home Salem R/C Pilots Association Dave Upton photo