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News View HQ Seepage 168 Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 i kU] AU 4 1 [t g 6] Charlie Bauer AMA Education Committee Member needs education hear word education what think probably remember sitting classroom listening teacher level another Well education should stop leave confines classroom term today lifelong education does apply modelers Read have visited clubs VP District VI clubs sizes club 20 almost 200 members What makes club size successful Believe education key components makes club successful dont mean should return classroom rather should always seeking information about hobby Most clubs have program chairman person should leader educating members club club someone can cover airplane MonoKote better Heres teacher program club members must willing listen though may have different way doing something turn will come present thoughts and/or methods experienced modelers sometimes speak themselves being pack rats always looking something new new way something new gadget can used Remember first time tried install retracts Wouldnt have lot easier club programs very thing club visited passed out questionnaire members asking what kinds things would like know about What surprised officers wanted know about some very basic things best way mount servos fashion strongest pushrods prevent stalling servos list went on Ive building flying models almost 60 years still visiting flying field mall display find something might help next project member club newcomer experienced builder flyer has something offer club visited has session about two three months have flight simulators computer meeting demonstrate perform various maneuvers member wishes can practice until feel comfortable maneuver before attempting field Clubs die clubs have meetings nothing arguments about should have done what Clubs grow successful make meetings place pass information will better job building flying Continuing education lifelong education work hobby presents place outside work can take advantage learning opportunities can made available clubs Granada St Royal Palm Beach FL 33411 E-mail nrosenstock@junocom Tel 561 798-5154 Fax 561 753-6661 am Norm Rosenstock AMA Historian got job old-fashioned way complained about lack such position May 1996 AMA gave job moral careful what wish need heroes people have done something significant History provides us standard-bearersthe leaders have shown us way doing have enriched lives would today Dick Korda won Wakefield event 1939 39-minute-plus flight Neil Armstrong modeler first person walk Moon Walter Good father modem Radio Control Frank Ebling modeler competitor AMA Technical Director AMA Museum named him peoples great achievements have forever changed inproved wonderful world modeling enjoy might say So what cares remember excitement pride felt Neil Armstrong landed Moon doubly because modeler recent vacation Australia during ANZAC day equivalent Memorial Day noted motto Lest forget As Historian sentiment have often expressed During visit museum Sydney read 17th-century quote touched greatly Let drink water well remember toiled dig Perhaps eloquent words can muster biographies would like have about persons have made significant endowment modeling doing created history begs recorded some heroes can no longer writing some gonepassed away either case am looking people help retrieve history collect biographies sent scanned entered computer file Photos inserted text files transferred AMAs data bank will available membership large well staff Model Aviation dont write biographies volunteers such Evan Towne have helped could write own biographers name placed permanently top file give credit work Below partial list biographies am seeking Carl Goldberg* Ben Shereshaw Matty Sullivan* Joe Bridi Dolly Wischer John Brodbeck Sr Jeny Stoloff John E Clemens* Bill Siedler Harry Geyer Art Schroeder Fred Megow* Walt Schroder* Irwin G Ohlsson* Carl Schmaedig John Pond Frank Tiano Richard Techenor Keith Shaw David Thomburg Dave PlaIt Don continued page 134 August 1999 133 A Norm Rosenstock AMA Historian Joe Beshar Coordinator 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Fax 201 261-0223 /Tel 201 261-1281 FindingPreservingMaintaining benefits activity FSA coordinator has contact modelers find enlightening ways example conversing Robert F Klein 1205 Dandelion Dr Garland TX 75043 Tel 972 240-8596 E-mail reklein@worldnetattnet referred potential benefits club becoming 501c3 organization following outline experience trust will find informative Ideal Field Richardson Radio Control Club AMA Club 0623 has several fields over its 33 years present field far best So much consider ideal field what other clubs districts national level organization should consider approach flying field fly public field public park Bratonia Park part Lavon Lake Corps Engineers Project Collin County has long-term lease use park public R/C field RRCC has agreement Collin County design develop maintain manage Bratonia Park Field advantages everyone Corps has land would otherwise idle being used general public no cost Federal Government Collin County has added public recreation facility/park no cost county club has full control design management field just would private spend same money donate same labor would private field restrictions public fliers same club members Everyone must AMA member must follow same posted safety rules restrictions have basis safety liability almost no definable difference between visitor private field public flier field club member must present field open serve acting safety officer facility custodian club spends majority its annual budget field field designated managed public field has potential qualify nonprofit tax-deductible organization because creating maintaining managing public works public flying field makes club justifiably 501c3 organization Incorporation states will free Donations will IRS tax-deductible will exempt state sales taxes legal financial standpoint public flying fields few have same characteristics public swimming pools public used limited number people fenced locked publicly patrolled closed Operating days times weather suitable use often privately managed maintained Use safety rules posted enforced entry fee Safety liability two major points almost construction management decision have liability insurance Construction funding either local government public fund-raising both Scheduled activities such maintenance classes competitions exhibitions have usage priority project begun 1990 Don Huffines founder Lone Star Squadron Show Team president Collins Radio Control Club Don approached Collin County Open Space Project office about county leasing idle Corps Engineers Park use flying field park planned future camping picnic area Lavon Lake Don County Corps worked out plan Corps would give County long-term lease County would give Collins club agreement club improve maintain manage Bratonia Park public RC flying field County would provide fence existed gate gravel access road gravel parking lot other improvements maintenance management expenses would club expense County performed Environment Impact Studies including series model airplane noise tests issued Environmental Impact Statement fiveyear plan created County club point club did have number members required make plan happen Richardson club already leased flying field another Lavon Lake park Informal discussions held among Corps County Collins Club Richardson Club everyones best interest RRCC assume responsibility park Agreements drawn signed parties October 14 1997 Register FSA Volunteer Flying Site Assistance Program consists network volunteers serve AMAs eyes ears volunteers read newspapers listen watch news programs aware activities could impact existing potential flying site just matter collecting information regarding flying sites advising local modelers AMA clubs area passing AMA Flying Site Assistance Coordinator Join ambitious program service fellow modelers Anyone interested contact address above AMA History/Rosonstock Continued page 133 Ross George Perryman Don Godfrey John DeVries Don Srull Lew Andrews* Frank Garcher Bill Hannan Bill Northrop Cliff Weirick Nick Ziroli Sr Fred Marks Maxey Hester Hazel Sig-Hester Joe Beshar Dick Korda Chet Lanzo* Hurst Bowers Maxwell Bassett Bill Cannoon Jim Walker* * ased high-priority know people have close association have personal knowledge careers too can AMA Biographer Write fax E-mail forms instructions Rosenstock 124 Granada St Royal Palm Beach FL 33411 E-mail nrosenstock@junocom Tel 561 798-5154 Fax 561 753-6661 134 Model Aviation 3 Alps Way Escondido CA 92026-7026 E-mail ian@spawarnavymil What appropriate measure effectiveness muffler general effort quiet model power plant obvious first choice dB decibel measure drop sound level goal being minimum attainable sound level After giving little thought what drives sound level produced models becomes apparent really viable objective have discussed sources propulsion related sound prior articles identified prop limiting sound source after practical quieting measures have taken relatively easy quiet engine sources such levels well below produced propeller level produced propeller function rpm determines frequency bias perceived loudness Diameter rpm determine propeller tip speed shows high degree correlation sound level Propeller sound level also function pitch angle affects propeller loading turns out rpm diameter blade angle key parameters factor directly power absorbed prop Given have arrived condition sound level dominated propeller follows further reduction sound level will require reduction power appears goal having quietest power plant ultimately equates wanting least powerful engine certainly isnt objective am motivated pursue dont expect among us would want minimum sound level absolute sense realistic goal need take look what want accomplish another perspective field sound-level limitbased what has prescribed local ordinances o r environmental sound standards such ANSI S 129 constraint objective met Any model engine can often must operate within such constraint may necessary limit its power Now have problem framed such worthwhile goal apparent real objective produce much power possible exceeding sound level constraints have imposed us Most us can relate goal power means can fly bigger airplanes enjoy higher performance way Pattern competitors treat limits sound level Everyone faced same limit sound level everyone wants squeeze out power his/her engine next person should surprising development engine makers addresses problem sound limits has motivated demand Pattern fliers useful measure performance engine muffler other device intended minimize sound level would conceptually based affects ratio sound power shaft power such measure engine muffler etc allows power generated before sound constraint exceeded would score higher engine operates low dB levels simply because lacks power havent seen measure defined terms simple formula yet keeping concept mind will guide selecting good engine modifying use flying site sound-level limits necessary As example engine stacks up very well performance criteria outlined above table provides some data recently gathered K&B 48 Tests run using 15% PowerMaster fuel propellers APC Sport series Temperature 70@dF humidity 40% Measurements taken over carpeted dirt surface three meters engine plane propeller usual practice US take measurements over hard surface deviated because particular case sound measurements given prop taken different locations varied widely differences reflected sound appeared cause soft surface lessens effect sound reflections allow stable measurements sound transmitted via direct path obtained may cause some bias measurements should considered making comparisons other engine sound-level tests Apparently K&B doesnt believe engine has lack power order operate quietly Power output places solidly among very strongest engines available 46 50 range significantly still capable operating practical propellers under 89 dBA @ tOm 90 dBA feet limit imposed flying sites Note propeller overall sound level measured less level estimated propeller alone propeller level estimates based actual measurements driven electric motor props extrapolated values rest physical mechanism can attribute cancellation phenomenon touched briefly May 1999 column results sum dominant sounds propeller engine sources same frequency opposing phase occurs frequently might expected surveyed aircraft sound qualification data home club period about year May 1988 July 1989 86 models tested 35 recorded levels below estimated propeller sound level 19 below margin greater could reasonably attributed measurement error Thus doesnt surprise see evidence sound level reduction via mutual cancellation However unexpected see production engine present across wide range propellers such large magnitude have resisted using quiet engines because lacking performance K&B shows can perform good news future model sites threatened potential noise complaints encroaching residential business developments Questions comments suggestions welcome Sound Committee can best serve interests tell us what particular interests August 1999 135 Ian Maclaughlin Measured Prop est ProoRPM level dBA level dBA 10x6151009599 10x7145009398 10x8137009397 11x7124008696 11x8119008795 10x10116008893 12x6116008896 11x9113008894 lIxIO106008794 13x6105008694 12x899008492 • j U Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 Nonprofit organizations use term Statement Activities income statement because profitmaking groups acceptable have excess assets over expenses year therefore net increase assets profit refer business world statements presented below show activities years ended December 1998 1997 have interest financial statements future columns will include presentation information auditors statements schedules Should have desire see right away headquarters will furnish copy report nominal fee Before presenting statement let share thought youyour teachers hindsight can foresight THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 1998 AND 1997 AmountPercentAmountPercent UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS REVENUE Membership Club charter fees Event sanctions insurance Supply souvenir merchandising sales Model Aviation advertising Model Aviation subscriptions Net Assets Released Restrictions 7241683999 1050001 6996543987 8971013 EXPENSES Operating expenses Model Aviation magazine direct costs Supply souvenir costs Depreciation amortization Officer services including magazines Committees EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES FROM OPERATIONS OTHER REVENUE NET ADDITIONS TO MUSEUM COLLECTION .i2A83 4358376 1840211 63028 414605 199832 21 330 1000 602 254 09 57 28 03 953 70862531000 4007730 1751470 104876 384228 185625 39852 6473781 35480147612472 33810047388422 1153501 566 247 15 54 26 06 914 86 55 INCREASE IN UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS 68136693 TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS Contributions Net assets released restrictions INCREASE DECREASE IN TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS INCREASE IN NET ASSETS NET ASSETS Beginning year restated 1997 End year 30934442 1 050001 29884441 980210i3A% 7 667 759 5337508 3633505 948237434% 6719522 $7667759 Until later. Model Aviation 1997 $ 5994069 142610 49821 115623 834015 105545 827% 20 07 16 115 14 $5754153 116626 44145 118118 900743 812% 16 06 17 127 09 1632202 984 572 139 Connecticut Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1 077 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 GEORGE WILSON Last month mentioned George awarded AMA Distinguished Service Award Since received following picture taken last March present time George very ill NATIONAL SCIENCE TEACHERS CONVENTION About 17000 teachers gathered Hynes Auditorium weekend March 25 1999 several hundred booths organizations manufacturers AMA represented Rocco Ferrario booth during entire three days excellent chance try get model aviation classroom BRIMFIELD HYDRO FUN FLY Don Foster has presenting event 25 years takes place May October very low-stress event giving chance try float flying also good spectators aircraft range basic trainer-type top-of-the-line Scale aircraft well worth time attend SALEM BARNSTORMERS AUCTION managed attend auction year Salem Club held auction March 21 1999 As usual well attended seemed good deals usual food concession raffles year Northeast Sport-Aire 40 JR XP 8103 radio given away club events require considerable time money present support appreciated 4August 1999 137 Rocco Ferrario wife daughter AMA booth during National Science Teachers Convention Bill Rickard left assisted Gil Bergeron prepares auction off nice Boeing PT-17 few airplanes last Octobers Brimfield Float Plane Fly-In very nicely framed up model DeHaviland bi-plane believe Rapide DeHaviland Beaver built Gus Deltwas George Wilson shortly after receiving AMA Distinguished Service Award Winner JR radio Rick Lazzar Fred Tuxworth Loening Bi-plane Walt Witkos normally does flying Fred Winner Sport-Aire 40 Jeff Greene • il-I 11 let EHE 1 — New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07g20-1 308 Phone 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-g2g7 decou@idtnet Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstown NJ 08520-450 1 Roy Brown USAE 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 109 W Edward St Iselan NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Ron 613 Cumulus 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 Sattler 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Dr EndicoB NY 137604329 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 53 Airport Dr. Oswego County Airport Fulton NY 13069 315 598-6093 recent trip Middlesex New Jersey allowed visit Navy Carrier event being hosted Middlesex Modelers cold blustery day didnt keep stalwart fliers getting laps Mary Knight beginning very successful flight Carrier event flight line Middlesex Modelers event Another visit time Westchester New York meeting Miniature Aircraft Association Westchester President Jerry Radice leads dedicated group modelers midst some serious sound reduction efforts means reduce likelihood complaints neighbors An ounce prevention should consider Thanks great meeting . T-shirt MAAW members heaping praise show-and-tell AT-6 brought Doc Kilgus Doc Kilgus summarizes AT-6 project members Excellent coverage Long Island events completes months column thanks AVP Ray Juschkus following items Nassau Flyers/Condors RC Club held its annual swap shop Levittown Hall Nassau County yearly meeting always great success Modelers come New England Pennsylvania Maryland course New York place packed year am always privileged invited distinguished officers President Archie Defendini Vice President George McLean always has smile Treasurer Tom Scotto Without dedicated membership event would successful officers Nassau Flyers/Condors R/C Club left right vice president George McLean president Archie Defendini treasurer Tom Scotto Note crowd background Long Island Aero Radio Society LIARS short held annual fly-in Sunken Meadow State Park Suffolk County Sunday May 3 1998 site available flying prior beach season summer huge parking field full cars Well wasnt much wind fog pretty thick After waiting hour stubborn fog lifted slightly fliers became very impatient started flying now sun come out perfect day some beautiful models eventually flew event draws lot spectators oohs aahs crowd having good time LIARS line flightline models fueled up ready turn sky plane hovering literally hanging its prop stayed motionless Out space Lots next month Model Aviation 1 [iIIE 1 bE Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 E-mail amadiii@penncom Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2098 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 dubs Street Allentown PA 18103-5519 610 797-6597 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Truppe PA 19426-225e 610 409-0129 Frank Noll 6042 Norwell Drive Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9232 Joe Otto 13065 Heath Road Chesterlaud OH 44026-3225 440 729-01 65 E-mail lOttoAMA@AOLcom Matthew Turowski RR63 Boo 294 Dogwood Drive Drums PA 16222 717 786-0661 Joseph S Vislay 1361 Crunbrook Drive PO Boo 691 Muomee OH 43937-3062 Freqacocy Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 16704 717 287-6970 Flying site loss dominant problem facing model aviation District III major reason loss urban growth Almost site being encroached new housing developments enlarged industrial complexes club should aware potential problems develop plan action site may great today however what will tomorrow bring received letter club southeastern Pennsylvania provides some insight what can done persistent willing put forth effort behalf New Hanover Township Board Supervisors am pleased announce opening RC Model Field Swamp Creek Park New Hanover Township Montgomery County cooperation Spring Meadow Modelers Club Mr Mark Patrizi president New Hanover Township Swamp Creek Park modified support RC aircraft flight park purchased township using Open Space Grant money made available Montgomery County township no specific plans 28-acre park two large barns several outbuildings site homestead former Swamp Creek Farms exclusive arrangement Spring Meadow Club township agreed host club make certain modifications park accommodate flying use such earth moving shaping runway installation gravel driveway parking area return club can use field exchange maintaining landscaping mowing entire parcel installation some public use amenities such picnic pavilion park benches tables club also provided peoplepower remove several unsightly public health hazardous outbuildings sweat equity has gone long way toward making park accessible useable public Flying hours 1000 am dark Monday Saturday noon until dark Sunday holidays park open public anyone desire equipment allowed fly long obtain permit township abide local Frequency Control Plan Spring Meadow Club members require permtt Permits available township building less mile park weekdays 800 am until 500 pm Permits free however individual flying must show proof insurance valid AMA membership card works Spring Meadow Modelers Township Board Supervisors invite flying public out Swamp Creek Park park located off Reifsnyder Road near intersection Church Road western end Montgomery County Reifsnyder Road can accessed Swamp Pike approximately mile east State Rte 663 park can also accessed State Rte 73 turning south onto Church Road one-half mile east State Rte 663 turning left intersection Reifsnyder Road park right about 500 feet As can see Spring Meadow Modelers have very worthwhile vital working agreement local township officials Academy commends very positive effort BEAVER COUNTY MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB Michael Zeisnack provided following interesting pictures activity Beaver County Model Airplane Club clubs site situated near Greater Pittsburgh Airport creates haven several active retired US Airways personnel Several new members have welcomed year ome Beaver County field Flight Instructor Bob Doe Bierman Dave Lepkowski Bruce Kepkowski prepare day flight nice Bird Dog display club get-together Jim Rodney Fairless Hills Pennsylvania builds beautiful models Pictured below latest Jim Rodneys latest beauty August 1999 139 Delaware District Columbia Maryland INorth 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 ODurt Raleigh NC 27613 Home PhDne 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home PhDne 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 NC 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 DISTRICT IV WEB SITE now have District IV Web site still under construction can find wwwamadistrictivorg club has Web site would like link District IV Web site contact Steve Moulton District IV webmaster E-mail address District IV Web site Steve will set club up Web site have suggestions comments ideas contact webmaster District IV AMA chartered club does have Web site still wants listed send letter fax club name address contacts name address phone number authorization post information District Web site Web site develops AVIATION MAGNET Denbigh High School Aviation Academy Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport Newport News Virginia specialized three four-year program prepares high school students rewarding career technology emphasis aviation academy operating its fourth year graduating class scheduled June 1999 English math social studies science teachers collaborate incorporate aviation topics curriculum tn doing emphasize critical thinking skills use practical applications learn aviation-related activities Principals flight including four forces flight aerodynamics maneuvering flight identifying parts plane covered aviation class Also covered course technical writing reading drawings Fight AMA volunteers have assisting Aviation Academy students since schools inception 1995 Since beginning gentlemen have touched lives three hundred students three 9th-grade classes thirty students class volunteers paired students principals aviation applied construction glider first semester Control Line airplane second semester volunteers have provided hundreds hours time help students construct airplanes work closely achieve common goal have flyable Control Line model airplane knowledge model building aviation along skills acquired work force invaluable gentlemen have become volunteers students have also become mentors assisting students through high school career unselfish contribution time knowledge has proven very beneficial students well staff eight volunteers Fred Baldwin Joe Block Bob Champine Eddie Israel Jim Kelley Lee Person Ed Sullivan Abram VanDover aviation teacher John Behny Eddie Israel submitted information photographs photo shows John Behoy some students Finished aircraft Eddie Israel working some students Go take kid flying Model Aviation students hard work Some students airplanes m i F-I 11 s i61 t m Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chldgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cove Memphis TN 38118 James Alvis 5426 Melwood Drive Jackson MS 39211 Michael Gregory 309 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36939 Karl Hensel 383 Briarwood 842 Meridian MS 39305 Louise Izzo 296 Huntridge Way Winteroprings FL 32709 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorelee Dr N Charleston SC 29409 Chris Joiner P09ox4469 Columbus GA 31904-0469 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigerlail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 Fred Malholland 15410 Slonecreek Ln Tampa FL 33613 George Ferryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30062 Melvin Sires 761 Boardman Rd Aiken SC 29803 Lyman Slack 9015 SW 61st Av Gainoville FL 32609 Frank Tiano 15300 Eslancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30906 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37399 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Ron 10397 Fajardo PR 00738 Frequency Coordinator Tony Stillman 3702 N Pace Blvd Pensacola FL 32505 Phone 850 434-0909 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackmell 207 W Sandcreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 3474721 Display Coordinator Russell Mohely 9636 Woodvalley 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 Bill Johnson Radio Aero Modelers Montgomery RAMMs writes club co-sponsored kite fling children along Old Ala Town community showed kids make kites out black plastic garbage bags three sticks wood some string Montgomery Advertiser newspaper ran feature big pictures event Educational Director Florence Giles said made Valentines February kites now pumpkin carving fall boys girls having fun learning same time Bill Johnsons address 1545 Prairie Lane Montgomery AL 36117 want plan kite write Bill just another Council meeting Today Model Aviation reprints Council actions depth no longer necessary list motions voted explain you wer&represented motion meeting voted yes want know contact Like little history Some Free Flighters might remember pre-WW II FF models creamed mashed potatoes started fly could barely handle power could handle power could give Before Carl Goldbergs Zipper after Carl Goldbergs Zipper kitted Comet did start Well 1938 30-second engine run rule adopted Carl accepted challenge power small model less 4/2-foot span power Forster 991/3 HP enter Gas Model Aeronauts Chicago contest Utilizing lessons learned Indoor models employed extended pylon wing high above fuselage resulting pendulum action plane flew perfectly big engine Result Zipper born changed design slightly Comet kitted sold model thousands FF changed forever snap shows L-R Frank Nekimken Carl Goldberg Richard Obarski Obarskis Zipper Richard made Carls design very first Zipper 4811 span looked like picked up Carls original Diamond Zipper Beth Goldberg Pasadena CA 111/2 years ago spent four years plucking off some red MonoKote original bamboo paper placed AMA Museum time now have front finishing patches will return permanently AMA Headquarters Museum see famous FF model pre-WW II history Muncie come see Clarence Purdy Lithia Springs GA writes Yvonne Baby Purdy retrieving Chuck glider last years Tullahoma Bash Hope see year Thanks Clarence Jim Boone Columbus-Ft Benning RC Flyers secretary writes Ive club seven years have never seen single comment about club district report AMA magazine Last year Chris Joiner AMA AVP sent information 25th Anniversary Banquet attended sent two news releases 98 None made column appears its time some Columbus-Ft Benning coverage bout Yes oh great leader will obey agree top next column Chris Joiner AMA AVP presenting President Al Aiggod AMA Silver Level Leader Club award Bill Bell Ft Pierce FL writes Dont get down give up Anybody can criticize can continue face below picture Phil Bayly model airplane Phil helpful flyer know Never too busy help field two miles four miles Ronald Regan Southern Eagle Squadron Lakeland FL writes Southern Eagles Fruitland Park host sponsor fine airshows Sorry missed during Central Florida tours year batch pictures Clive Peacock Stuka DiveBomber can see nice spectators enjoying show Thanks nice letters photos Jim Bill Ronald Charles Whetsel co-editor Treasurer famous Cherokee RC Flyers Morristown TN writes Thanks First Aid Safety Dictionary How-to booklet gave itto Al Warren Field Marshall Safety Officer will put signal pin box first aid kit will send picture information can put s AMA District V book above picture Charles sent mc L-R Xan Mason Intro-Pilot Instructor Doug Whitaka club Secretary 99 Kristy Cattrell flys RC Jeff Cattrell Alfred Warren Field Marshall myself Charles Whetsel Treasurer way need first aid book write Ill mail arefree Also need new s AMA District 1K mail snap yourself some words st 1999 141 1939 OfIS illOOfi Illinois Indiana Kentucky Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 sysbeuer@charliecnsiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Iltinois John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 796-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 F 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 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Nollandbush 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 1238 Nigginsville MO 64037 660 584-6284 Fax 660 584-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Mertindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 httpI/wwwcsamiitedulamadist6lindexhtm NORMAL IL Jerry Worden District VI AVP sent following pictures Streator Breakfast Fly-In Picture has Streator RC members Chip Fraher Ken Baker frying eggs Next have Ron Yenerich Normal IL Telemaster named Candyman loads candy children recover children scramble candy after Candyman makes candy drop big beautiful DC-3 jointly owned Dave Gurney Mary Ducci Streator member Roger Kaprun flight line Roger owns hobby shop Benson IL Acro-Sport pride Frank Buzbukanov Plainfield IL great looking model has smoker leave trails sky Ron Harris Joliet IL displays interior Bird Dog Hellcat Wing Manufacturing kit owned Steve Brecjenridge Yates pity IL about great looking B-17 scratch built Mike Asher Galesburg IL enlarged plans Guillow design JACKSONVILLE IL Club 1328 Jacksonville Propkickers some members show up annual January 1st Presidents Challenge 4From left right Jeff Bruninga Jay Bruninga Roger Russell kneeling president Brian Ward John Althoff John Hunter wind speed 17 mph wind chill 17 below 142 Model Aviation 4I Iowa Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Dave Gish Vice President 5435 St Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Tel 319 766-2202 Fax 319 766-4038 Email goflyl@yahoocom Joe Campopiano 3709 SW 4th St Des Moines IA 50315 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 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 albertschwarlz@postofficeworldnetattnet East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 Winter stuff attended four mall shows winter thing really impressed building quality models dont know getting new better modelers older ones getting better What think Let know Talk about dedication . What Iowa New Years Day go fly Des Moines annual Penguin Fun Fly notice penguin told l/2As great can get ready vehicle start zero-degree weather flew event once can tell cold Pictures Joe Campopiano District VII Vice President Mall shows below photos taken Westland Michigan Signal Seekers RC Clubs second mall show Over sixty planes free gliders kids flight simulator test skills air action videos model construction free raffles part show Peoples Choice award made three favorite planes display Membership participation always high event Thanks Conrad Hassa input photos next two pictures taken Sooland RC Modelers mall show held Saturday March 13 1999 Marketplace Mall Sioux City Iowa mall went out its way place signs advertise show twenty members displayed 30 aircraft display trainers war planes aerobatic aircraft gliders wonderful day large turnout see models Thanks Jack Ward photos Woody Doss input well-earned tribute member own home club honored April25 1999 having flying site renamed Jin Murray Field currently fighting battle life enough good things can said about him has helped club about way possible As example countless novice modelers have broken planes repaired Dr Jim dont have enough space include entire dedication great August1999 14 Associate Vice Presidents 1 Jim congratulations please accept own personal thank Bye now nsas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Tenas Dr Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817 599-7131 E-mail sfrank6g@airmailnet wwwAMADist-8org Associate Vice Presidents George Aldrich 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 210 656-2021 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 254 662-5587 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126-1/2 SE 35th St 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 WHY AMA gathering clan aircraft modelers Saturday April 24 AMA Board Directors Council considered favorably concept presentation production major modelers gathering convention/tradeshow educational technical symposium swap meet auction static display held Southwest region United States held probably within District VIII assigned mission drafting working proposal business plan such convention will large undertaking requiring much preparation effort production planning prior presenting formal proposal Council Southwestern region US has rich history AMA-sponsored gatherings events us remember recurrence four years Navysponsored National Championships Nats NAS Dallas Anyone attended old privately-sponsored Southwestern Modelers Show 20 years ago remembers fondly Additionally through several AMAsponsored Nats Lake Charles Louisiana Seguin Lubbock Texas AMA local presence within region proposed concept would return AMA production major gathering members Southwest region Additionally such major event would showcase aircraft modeling public direct immediate manner am seeking volunteers assist planning presentation such enjoyable event have time interest ability assist production such undertaking please contact directly number address shown AMA CARES Committee Achieve Responsible Environmental Solutions model aircraft flying seeking empirical information within ranks AMA members clubs has established automated informationsoliciting Web site have situations involving environmental concerns model aircraft flying either successfully concluded otherwise please contact following Web address wwwama-dist-8org/cares enter data information repository relatively few new problems anse concerning tnodel flying have confronted previously system will allow automated data gathering potential sharing what has worked others throughout nation Please take time submit information about flying site Members helping members wise person once said learn lessons history doomed repeat previously made mistakes During April AMA council meeting extended visit research history AMA museum library archival history model aircraft flying exists facility WHY AMA AMA else would honor preserve history hobby/sport personally reviewed publication magazine since 1975 focused upon organizational programmatic strncture history AMA Most definitely possible avoid mistakes ofthepast capitalize upon past programs successful receive magazine issue 1999 Nats will about begin hope plan attend entrant volunteer official spectator Within AMA archives good idea dated back old Navy Nats emerged AMA well Navy used National Championship event encourage local regional public relations Attendees form voluntarily filled out about themselves events entered also submitted name city hometown newspaper indicated wished news entry/attendance Nats sent PR release hometown newspaper intention reinstitute successful program 1999 Nats will have trnsty laptop computer will allow entrants volunteers choose have press release sent hometown newspaper attesting information submitted will include placing events though some may choose omit fact will done voluntary basis sent choose fill out form has potential good public relations aeromodeling locally regionally will done myself other volunteer workers have time assist endeavor WHY AMA Members helping members members helping modeling will attending 1999 Nats would like assist project please contact soon possible Flying Fun Fellowship Dr Sandy Frank 144 Model Aviation A district representative Randy Ritch shown USRA event father Dickie Ritch lifelong modelers Houston TX/District VIII region operate retail modeling store produce Ritchs BREW model fuel donate product annually support AMA events activities us use entire modeling lifetime Members helping Membersthank Living historyMr Riley Wooten Scat Cat VooDoo Lone Star Models Flite Line products has relocated Lancaster TX takes time answer modelers questions about wood products construction techniques AMAthe glue bonds modelers together Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Tray Lapp 1609 Main St Williston ND 58801 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 80919-1788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Kansas February 28 1999 Combat Report didnt fly day missed great sunny warm just light breeze first combat meet 1999 turned out day records First flew new 40-size class Warthog Squadron number pilots registered fly record 20 number planes lost throughout day record ten Some lost before meet started some rapidly approaching terrain trees other aircraft just decided fly apart no apparent reason flew three rounds class heats three five planes melee round class wager started before contest guess planes would lost throughout day cuts kills day breaks down follows Eagle Squadron Dave Berry Ron Gray 2 cuts Mike Tallman Doug Spurlock Darwin Hawkins John Meanor Alan Lowe cut 2 cuts 2 kills kill 1 kill 1 kill 1 cut Warthog Squadron Dave Berry1 kill Ron Grayt kill CohnMcGinnis kill Dave KnollI kill Top Gun award will awarded again year pilot points Eagle Squadron As can see Tallman has taken lead eight points also lost two planes Mike Tallman Darwin Hawkins both earned Triple Ace meet Congratulations guys Anything possible try clubs effort Hawk Talk Omahawks RC Nebraska Out Past year 1977 present editor president three-time president now vice president Steve Peck editor wrote certain kind love can given person through actions feel give club made up finest cross section Americans could assemble have builders bankers bricklayers carpenters architects salesmen business owners policemen insurance salesmen doctors mechanics teachers students plus families members dream plan build risk its time fly have learned accept failure part hobby therefore have greater respect success hobby best examples American way life talent have club both members families because satisfaction receive hobby doesnt seem right should put together benefit air show some group less fortunate ourselves Im sure club can find cause worthy support Once have found group t am certain putting such show together will piece cake well fun satisfying show could performed town some suitable location possibly school ground city park Publicity would easy get since performance would benefit Such club activity would certainly further hobby/sport public also families could also involved Since hobby involves taking much time away families wouldnt nice involve through hobby give someone needs us care Think about bring ideas feelings next meeting cant make meeting write call tell feel about Omahawks Labor Day Air Show began following year continuing through t 984 show supported Marine Corps Christmas Toy Drive collecting toys gate 1985 turned efforts support Make-a-Wish Foundation Nebraska Since club has donated over $t4000 support foundations outstanding work would like join years effort give Steve Peck call 493-0256 thank him dedication tell him would like help 1999 plans have organizational meeting very near future News Kansas William L Johns Shawnee Kansas AMA #14411 reports junior member club Lauren Overeseh below has donated S 100 money earned babysitting development fund new field Wow Isnt great Hats off Lauren generous donation part members club join promote club great things can accomplished article appeared recent newsletter enjoyment Over Hill members over 40 have probably heard term Over Hill tell youre starting go over hill George Reverman editor Torkstalk Columbus Ohio gives us some tips tell 1 You find yourself starting boogie elevator music 2 It takes hour undress another hour remember 3 You keep repeating yourself 4 The tooth fairy has teeth 5 When people ask what favorite food say Soft 6 You keep repeating yourself 7 You realize youve developed taste milkshakes magnesia 8 You join mall-walking league Steve Peck 9 pharmacist calls first name 10 You keep repeating yourself 11 You complain dry cleaner has shrunk clothes 12 While sitting park bench Scout comes help cross legs 13 Your insurance company sends calendar month time 14 You keep repeating yourself 15 You find mouth making promises body cant keep st 1999 145 Arizona / California / Guam / Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Voice/Fax 602 728-9400 E-mail richh@primenetcom htlp//wwwama-1 acorn/ama Associate Vice Presidents Darwin Barrie Scottadale AZ 602 946-8955 Don Goeschl Lancaster CA 805 940-6066 Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa CA 707 525-8815 Marc Karpowich Logan UT 801 752-3639 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas NV 702 656-1772 Al Williamson Chula Vista CA 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy Marez Santa Ana CA 714 540-4935 Sea last months column additional AVPs Coordinators March 20 Mike Keville served master ceremonies host 11th Annual Vintage Stunt Championship Banquet Tucson AZ Mike wife JoAnn organize VSC year have seen event grow modest two-day regional contest four-day event largest single venue aeromodeling events country world VSC held year Christopher Columbus Park TucsonAZ hosted Cholla Choppers Model Airplane Club oldest chartered AMA clubs country VSC Banquet provides opportunity vintage stunt community honor individuals have pioneered control line stunt recognize new modelers leading way future Ted Fancher Foster City CA prepares present Up-and-Coming award tomorrows leaders control stunt Ted himself world class competitor US FAI team member Former two-time World Champ Bill Werwage Berea OH roasted years VSC banquet Bill took good natured ribbing stride seen holding gorgeous presentation plaque provided De Hill Tulsa OK Floyd Carter L presents Old-Time Stunt Best Appearing award Roy DeCamara Vancouver WA award fully-built Lil Duper Zilch held Mike Keville new OS 35 engine Trophy girl USN Ann Michele Keville above left presents awards John Wright Long Beach CA 2nd place Old Time Stunt Jerry Silver Beverly Hills CA below winner Concours dElegance award Classic Stunt 1958 AtomIFox 35 Tears flowed CD JoAnn Keville received Sportsmanship Award Background Shareen Fancher L Bob Gialdini George Aldrich De Hill Bart Klapinski JoAnn Mike also awarded prestigious Keeper Flame cup Cholla Choppers MAC District Xs first control line club achieve Leader Club status Rear row Rene Berger Lou Wolgast Jim Beaman Nick Lemak Leroy Black Mark Smith Lou Crane Center Shane Lewis Jim Hoffman Bottom Joe Abate President Robin Sizemore Joe Ortiz Cholla Choppers MAC Tucson AZ achieves Leader Club status March 20 1999 Vintage Stunt Championship Banquet Cholla Choppers Model Airplane Club recognized its achievements aeromodeling excellence awarded AMAs Gold Level Leader Club Award Cholla Choppers oldest chartered clubs district District Xs first ever control line club achieve Leader Club status As Leader Club Cholla Choppers recognized ongoing efforts modeling safety outreach community educational programs youth newcomers hobby award also reflects clubs commitment promotion model aviation viable recognizable legitimate recreational activity children families adults also identifies Cholla Choppers leader AMA community through support AMA mission its objectives promotion model aviation modeling activities Congratulations Cholla Choppers its Board Directors individual members made achievement possible Till next time . Keepem safe Keepemflyn Model Aviation 1-1 11 [1 UTiE 1 1 m Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 26405 SE 160th St lssaquah WA 98027 Al Culver Box 88 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 9BBB4 Reeves Lippincott 4400 Gray Wolf Dr Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem CR97304 Bruce Nelson 807 6 Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls CR97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillnoet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Great people make hobby great people Yakima Valley Aeromodelers Bill Tucker Bill Tucker fuels 4-Star-40 15 built club members fun pylon racing Flightline Big Bird Leal Carley holds club president Mike Hanratty starts Fat Albert Thanks Phil Hoon photos recent action Zillah Early reports indicate spring Zillah Big Bird 115 planes flight line temperatures mid SOs virtually no wind sigh completely different scene travel Soldotna Alaska home Peninsula Modelers Association David Higgins sent some photos activities Proud being part community PMA entered float Soldotnas Parade Part flight line Summit Lake isnt always cold white Note flowers lower left Jeff Kipp holds launch Konrad Jackson gives last minute instructions young float flyer Gene Cope sent information about Washington Aerotow Scale Fun Fly August 28-29 1999 Great American Air Show Field Ellensburg Washington sponsored Mid-Columbia Soarers International Scale Soaring Association No contest tasks just fun weekend aerotowing Scale sailplanes Winches will also available AMA MAAC membership required Registration starts 800 am safety meeting 900 am Flying will continue until 5 pm after field will open camping site no hookups no concessions Contact Gene F Cope 3203 1/2 Main St Union Gap WA 98903 E-mail gcope@ixpnetcom information Portland SkyKnights Portland Area Scale Team present 7th annual Evergreen Scale Rally Lenhardts Airpark just east Hubbard Oregon July 30 through August 1 1999 Events Sportsman Expert Team Scale ScaleMasters rules apply Judging Proctor Enterprises Friday Flying Lenhardts Saturday Sunday August 7-8 OMAS Banks fly-in big small aircraft fly precision aerobatics go Short Mt Site south Eugene same weekend Mount Rainier club hosts its Hog Holler Fun Fly BBQ Pfeiffer Field same time MRRCS going squeeze Fun Scale event same site Helena Flying Tigers will have High Plains Jets Fan Fly county airport near Deer Lodge Glider guiders can go 60 Acres Park north Redmond Wshington Thermal Cnrahber weekend can access Boeing Hawks web page entire schedule yours looking Mike Hazel wrote asked wonder could get short shameless self-promoting piece regarding Flying Lines newsletter next column month marks 20-year anniversary since founding newsletter special issue mail speak er type course Flying Lines very special publication should contact Mike get very own subscription st1999 147 L R Phil Chris Gary Hoon big Chipmunk Some new pilots instructor photo Zillah field justStanding left new pilots Ian Parks about mid-point angled about southeast Ted Guthier Russel Allen Doug Field Kneeling left Dwight Johnson Chris Palm Instructor David Higgins Technical Director Steve Kaluf skaluf@ modelaircraftorg QUICK COLUMN month have three different Pylon Helicopter Rules Change Proposals deal Since August issue Nats will full swing get sincerely hope competitors great time try very hard make everyones Nats experience good cannot help fly better can help make sure contest management best possible sites properly prepared have comments Nats please get listen Remember 1999 F3A RC Aerobatics World Championships being hosted AMA September invited attend watch worlds best F3A pilots compete top honors writing 37 countries will attending Complete details can found AMA web site http//wwwmodelaircraftorg/Comp/f3awcl htm can also give us call Competitions Department will happy mail information rules proposals January 1999 issue Model Aviation published Emergency/Safety Rules Change Proposal established new specifications RC Racing Barrier Cage Systems proposal has now ratified RC Racing Contest Board will go effect January 1 2000 have questions regarding proposal wish have complete construction plans specifications harrier system give call As mentioned times over previous months AMA building has built 10 sets trailer-mounted cage systems has distributed process distributing around country members use running sanctioned AMA Pylon races would like obtain use cages give us call will direct set closest An Urgent Helicopter proposal has also previously published Model Aviation ratified Contest Board proposal changes schedules maneuvers classes II III change designed better prepare pilots next class maneuvers ultimately FAI F3C schedules proposal will go effect January 1 2000 complete copy proposal available Competitions Department next two proposals being published first time have classified Urgent Proposals Four weeks following publication RC Racing Contest Board will taking vote ratify dismiss proposals items concern please make feelings known District RC Racing Contest Board Member will aid making proper decision Proposal #1 Submitted Rick Mooreland AMA 3113 Brief summary proposed change Remove confusion reflies problem occurs running heat Exact Wording proposed rule book Paragraph 234 Page 103 1999-200] Competition Regulations Replace text after clear-cut decision cannot made . outcome heat heat shall declared void rescheduled another attempt refly retly shall held earliest convenience pilots officials preferably end round during void heat originally scheduled pilots originally scheduled fly void heat show prepared takeoff described paragraph 1911 end engine starting period shall called up again refly Except zeros earned result being prepared takeoff prior scores results void heat shall carry over Logic behind proposed change Too much confusion reflys present language too open personal interpretation Proposal #2 Submitted Rick Mooreland AMA 3113 Brief summary proposed change first time hope enter Competition Regulations procedures awarding fast-time award Exact Wording proposed rule book Paragraph 233 Page 103 1999-200] Competition Regulations amended follows 233] timer permits no frequency conflict ties shall broken flyoff race Otherwise best single race time shall considered determining final placings 2332 If prize awarded best single race time event time race times achieved during flyoff races shall eligiblefo fast time trophy 2333 If new national record set during flyoff race fivoff race shall considered part AMA-sanctioned conpetition purposes paragraph 2 Acceptance Records under RECORDS General Information section rule book Logic behind proposed change CDs have awarded fast-time trophy several different ways will standardize procedure Till next time. Dates Events attended AMA HQ staff and/or officers 148 Model Aviation 9 August 5 Outdoor National Aeromodeling Championships Muncie IN

News View HQ Seepage 168 Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 i kU] AU 4 1 [t g 6] Charlie Bauer AMA Education Committee Member needs education hear word education what think probably remember sitting classroom listening teacher level another Well education should stop leave confines classroom term today lifelong education does apply modelers Read have visited clubs VP District VI clubs sizes club 20 almost 200 members What makes club size successful Believe education key components makes club successful dont mean should return classroom rather should always seeking information about hobby Most clubs have program chairman person should leader educating members club club someone can cover airplane MonoKote better Heres teacher program club members must willing listen though may have different way doing something turn will come present thoughts and/or methods experienced modelers sometimes speak themselves being pack rats always looking something new new way something new gadget can used Remember first time tried install retracts Wouldnt have lot easier club programs very thing club visited passed out questionnaire members asking what kinds things would like know about What surprised officers wanted know about some very basic things best way mount servos fashion strongest pushrods prevent stalling servos list went on Ive building flying models almost 60 years still visiting flying field mall display find something might help next project member club newcomer experienced builder flyer has something offer club visited has session about two three months have flight simulators computer meeting demonstrate perform various maneuvers member wishes can practice until feel comfortable maneuver before attempting field Clubs die clubs have meetings nothing arguments about should have done what Clubs grow successful make meetings place pass information will better job building flying Continuing education lifelong education work hobby presents place outside work can take advantage learning opportunities can made available clubs Granada St Royal Palm Beach FL 33411 E-mail nrosenstock@junocom Tel 561 798-5154 Fax 561 753-6661 am Norm Rosenstock AMA Historian got job old-fashioned way complained about lack such position May 1996 AMA gave job moral careful what wish need heroes people have done something significant History provides us standard-bearersthe leaders have shown us way doing have enriched lives would today Dick Korda won Wakefield event 1939 39-minute-plus flight Neil Armstrong modeler first person walk Moon Walter Good father modem Radio Control Frank Ebling modeler competitor AMA Technical Director AMA Museum named him peoples great achievements have forever changed inproved wonderful world modeling enjoy might say So what cares remember excitement pride felt Neil Armstrong landed Moon doubly because modeler recent vacation Australia during ANZAC day equivalent Memorial Day noted motto Lest forget As Historian sentiment have often expressed During visit museum Sydney read 17th-century quote touched greatly Let drink water well remember toiled dig Perhaps eloquent words can muster biographies would like have about persons have made significant endowment modeling doing created history begs recorded some heroes can no longer writing some gonepassed away either case am looking people help retrieve history collect biographies sent scanned entered computer file Photos inserted text files transferred AMAs data bank will available membership large well staff Model Aviation dont write biographies volunteers such Evan Towne have helped could write own biographers name placed permanently top file give credit work Below partial list biographies am seeking Carl Goldberg* Ben Shereshaw Matty Sullivan* Joe Bridi Dolly Wischer John Brodbeck Sr Jeny Stoloff John E Clemens* Bill Siedler Harry Geyer Art Schroeder Fred Megow* Walt Schroder* Irwin G Ohlsson* Carl Schmaedig John Pond Frank Tiano Richard Techenor Keith Shaw David Thomburg Dave PlaIt Don continued page 134 August 1999 133 A Norm Rosenstock AMA Historian Joe Beshar Coordinator 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Fax 201 261-0223 /Tel 201 261-1281 FindingPreservingMaintaining benefits activity FSA coordinator has contact modelers find enlightening ways example conversing Robert F Klein 1205 Dandelion Dr Garland TX 75043 Tel 972 240-8596 E-mail reklein@worldnetattnet referred potential benefits club becoming 501c3 organization following outline experience trust will find informative Ideal Field Richardson Radio Control Club AMA Club 0623 has several fields over its 33 years present field far best So much consider ideal field what other clubs districts national level organization should consider approach flying field fly public field public park Bratonia Park part Lavon Lake Corps Engineers Project Collin County has long-term lease use park public R/C field RRCC has agreement Collin County design develop maintain manage Bratonia Park Field advantages everyone Corps has land would otherwise idle being used general public no cost Federal Government Collin County has added public recreation facility/park no cost county club has full control design management field just would private spend same money donate same labor would private field restrictions public fliers same club members Everyone must AMA member must follow same posted safety rules restrictions have basis safety liability almost no definable difference between visitor private field public flier field club member must present field open serve acting safety officer facility custodian club spends majority its annual budget field field designated managed public field has potential qualify nonprofit tax-deductible organization because creating maintaining managing public works public flying field makes club justifiably 501c3 organization Incorporation states will free Donations will IRS tax-deductible will exempt state sales taxes legal financial standpoint public flying fields few have same characteristics public swimming pools public used limited number people fenced locked publicly patrolled closed Operating days times weather suitable use often privately managed maintained Use safety rules posted enforced entry fee Safety liability two major points almost construction management decision have liability insurance Construction funding either local government public fund-raising both Scheduled activities such maintenance classes competitions exhibitions have usage priority project begun 1990 Don Huffines founder Lone Star Squadron Show Team president Collins Radio Control Club Don approached Collin County Open Space Project office about county leasing idle Corps Engineers Park use flying field park planned future camping picnic area Lavon Lake Don County Corps worked out plan Corps would give County long-term lease County would give Collins club agreement club improve maintain manage Bratonia Park public RC flying field County would provide fence existed gate gravel access road gravel parking lot other improvements maintenance management expenses would club expense County performed Environment Impact Studies including series model airplane noise tests issued Environmental Impact Statement fiveyear plan created County club point club did have number members required make plan happen Richardson club already leased flying field another Lavon Lake park Informal discussions held among Corps County Collins Club Richardson Club everyones best interest RRCC assume responsibility park Agreements drawn signed parties October 14 1997 Register FSA Volunteer Flying Site Assistance Program consists network volunteers serve AMAs eyes ears volunteers read newspapers listen watch news programs aware activities could impact existing potential flying site just matter collecting information regarding flying sites advising local modelers AMA clubs area passing AMA Flying Site Assistance Coordinator Join ambitious program service fellow modelers Anyone interested contact address above AMA History/Rosonstock Continued page 133 Ross George Perryman Don Godfrey John DeVries Don Srull Lew Andrews* Frank Garcher Bill Hannan Bill Northrop Cliff Weirick Nick Ziroli Sr Fred Marks Maxey Hester Hazel Sig-Hester Joe Beshar Dick Korda Chet Lanzo* Hurst Bowers Maxwell Bassett Bill Cannoon Jim Walker* * ased high-priority know people have close association have personal knowledge careers too can AMA Biographer Write fax E-mail forms instructions Rosenstock 124 Granada St Royal Palm Beach FL 33411 E-mail nrosenstock@junocom Tel 561 798-5154 Fax 561 753-6661 134 Model Aviation 3 Alps Way Escondido CA 92026-7026 E-mail ian@spawarnavymil What appropriate measure effectiveness muffler general effort quiet model power plant obvious first choice dB decibel measure drop sound level goal being minimum attainable sound level After giving little thought what drives sound level produced models becomes apparent really viable objective have discussed sources propulsion related sound prior articles identified prop limiting sound source after practical quieting measures have taken relatively easy quiet engine sources such levels well below produced propeller level produced propeller function rpm determines frequency bias perceived loudness Diameter rpm determine propeller tip speed shows high degree correlation sound level Propeller sound level also function pitch angle affects propeller loading turns out rpm diameter blade angle key parameters factor directly power absorbed prop Given have arrived condition sound level dominated propeller follows further reduction sound level will require reduction power appears goal having quietest power plant ultimately equates wanting least powerful engine certainly isnt objective am motivated pursue dont expect among us would want minimum sound level absolute sense realistic goal need take look what want accomplish another perspective field sound-level limitbased what has prescribed local ordinances o r environmental sound standards such ANSI S 129 constraint objective met Any model engine can often must operate within such constraint may necessary limit its power Now have problem framed such worthwhile goal apparent real objective produce much power possible exceeding sound level constraints have imposed us Most us can relate goal power means can fly bigger airplanes enjoy higher performance way Pattern competitors treat limits sound level Everyone faced same limit sound level everyone wants squeeze out power his/her engine next person should surprising development engine makers addresses problem sound limits has motivated demand Pattern fliers useful measure performance engine muffler other device intended minimize sound level would conceptually based affects ratio sound power shaft power such measure engine muffler etc allows power generated before sound constraint exceeded would score higher engine operates low dB levels simply because lacks power havent seen measure defined terms simple formula yet keeping concept mind will guide selecting good engine modifying use flying site sound-level limits necessary As example engine stacks up very well performance criteria outlined above table provides some data recently gathered K&B 48 Tests run using 15% PowerMaster fuel propellers APC Sport series Temperature 70@dF humidity 40% Measurements taken over carpeted dirt surface three meters engine plane propeller usual practice US take measurements over hard surface deviated because particular case sound measurements given prop taken different locations varied widely differences reflected sound appeared cause soft surface lessens effect sound reflections allow stable measurements sound transmitted via direct path obtained may cause some bias measurements should considered making comparisons other engine sound-level tests Apparently K&B doesnt believe engine has lack power order operate quietly Power output places solidly among very strongest engines available 46 50 range significantly still capable operating practical propellers under 89 dBA @ tOm 90 dBA feet limit imposed flying sites Note propeller overall sound level measured less level estimated propeller alone propeller level estimates based actual measurements driven electric motor props extrapolated values rest physical mechanism can attribute cancellation phenomenon touched briefly May 1999 column results sum dominant sounds propeller engine sources same frequency opposing phase occurs frequently might expected surveyed aircraft sound qualification data home club period about year May 1988 July 1989 86 models tested 35 recorded levels below estimated propeller sound level 19 below margin greater could reasonably attributed measurement error Thus doesnt surprise see evidence sound level reduction via mutual cancellation However unexpected see production engine present across wide range propellers such large magnitude have resisted using quiet engines because lacking performance K&B shows can perform good news future model sites threatened potential noise complaints encroaching residential business developments Questions comments suggestions welcome Sound Committee can best serve interests tell us what particular interests August 1999 135 Ian Maclaughlin Measured Prop est ProoRPM level dBA level dBA 10x6151009599 10x7145009398 10x8137009397 11x7124008696 11x8119008795 10x10116008893 12x6116008896 11x9113008894 lIxIO106008794 13x6105008694 12x899008492 • j U Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 Nonprofit organizations use term Statement Activities income statement because profitmaking groups acceptable have excess assets over expenses year therefore net increase assets profit refer business world statements presented below show activities years ended December 1998 1997 have interest financial statements future columns will include presentation information auditors statements schedules Should have desire see right away headquarters will furnish copy report nominal fee Before presenting statement let share thought youyour teachers hindsight can foresight THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 1998 AND 1997 AmountPercentAmountPercent UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS REVENUE Membership Club charter fees Event sanctions insurance Supply souvenir merchandising sales Model Aviation advertising Model Aviation subscriptions Net Assets Released Restrictions 7241683999 1050001 6996543987 8971013 EXPENSES Operating expenses Model Aviation magazine direct costs Supply souvenir costs Depreciation amortization Officer services including magazines Committees EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES FROM OPERATIONS OTHER REVENUE NET ADDITIONS TO MUSEUM COLLECTION .i2A83 4358376 1840211 63028 414605 199832 21 330 1000 602 254 09 57 28 03 953 70862531000 4007730 1751470 104876 384228 185625 39852 6473781 35480147612472 33810047388422 1153501 566 247 15 54 26 06 914 86 55 INCREASE IN UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS 68136693 TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS Contributions Net assets released restrictions INCREASE DECREASE IN TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS INCREASE IN NET ASSETS NET ASSETS Beginning year restated 1997 End year 30934442 1 050001 29884441 980210i3A% 7 667 759 5337508 3633505 948237434% 6719522 $7667759 Until later. Model Aviation 1997 $ 5994069 142610 49821 115623 834015 105545 827% 20 07 16 115 14 $5754153 116626 44145 118118 900743 812% 16 06 17 127 09 1632202 984 572 139 Connecticut Maine Massachusetts / New Hampshire / Rhode Island / Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 03106-1 077 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 GEORGE WILSON Last month mentioned George awarded AMA Distinguished Service Award Since received following picture taken last March present time George very ill NATIONAL SCIENCE TEACHERS CONVENTION About 17000 teachers gathered Hynes Auditorium weekend March 25 1999 several hundred booths organizations manufacturers AMA represented Rocco Ferrario booth during entire three days excellent chance try get model aviation classroom BRIMFIELD HYDRO FUN FLY Don Foster has presenting event 25 years takes place May October very low-stress event giving chance try float flying also good spectators aircraft range basic trainer-type top-of-the-line Scale aircraft well worth time attend SALEM BARNSTORMERS AUCTION managed attend auction year Salem Club held auction March 21 1999 As usual well attended seemed good deals usual food concession raffles year Northeast Sport-Aire 40 JR XP 8103 radio given away club events require considerable time money present support appreciated 4August 1999 137 Rocco Ferrario wife daughter AMA booth during National Science Teachers Convention Bill Rickard left assisted Gil Bergeron prepares auction off nice Boeing PT-17 few airplanes last Octobers Brimfield Float Plane Fly-In very nicely framed up model DeHaviland bi-plane believe Rapide DeHaviland Beaver built Gus Deltwas George Wilson shortly after receiving AMA Distinguished Service Award Winner JR radio Rick Lazzar Fred Tuxworth Loening Bi-plane Walt Witkos normally does flying Fred Winner Sport-Aire 40 Jeff Greene • il-I 11 let EHE 1 — New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07g20-1 308 Phone 908 221-1666 Fax 908 221-g2g7 decou@idtnet Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Hightstown NJ 08520-450 1 Roy Brown USAE 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 109 W Edward St Iselan NJ 08830 Dave Mathewson Ron 613 Cumulus 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 Sattler 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Dr EndicoB NY 137604329 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 53 Airport Dr. Oswego County Airport Fulton NY 13069 315 598-6093 recent trip Middlesex New Jersey allowed visit Navy Carrier event being hosted Middlesex Modelers cold blustery day didnt keep stalwart fliers getting laps Mary Knight beginning very successful flight Carrier event flight line Middlesex Modelers event Another visit time Westchester New York meeting Miniature Aircraft Association Westchester President Jerry Radice leads dedicated group modelers midst some serious sound reduction efforts means reduce likelihood complaints neighbors An ounce prevention should consider Thanks great meeting . T-shirt MAAW members heaping praise show-and-tell AT-6 brought Doc Kilgus Doc Kilgus summarizes AT-6 project members Excellent coverage Long Island events completes months column thanks AVP Ray Juschkus following items Nassau Flyers/Condors RC Club held its annual swap shop Levittown Hall Nassau County yearly meeting always great success Modelers come New England Pennsylvania Maryland course New York place packed year am always privileged invited distinguished officers President Archie Defendini Vice President George McLean always has smile Treasurer Tom Scotto Without dedicated membership event would successful officers Nassau Flyers/Condors R/C Club left right vice president George McLean president Archie Defendini treasurer Tom Scotto Note crowd background Long Island Aero Radio Society LIARS short held annual fly-in Sunken Meadow State Park Suffolk County Sunday May 3 1998 site available flying prior beach season summer huge parking field full cars Well wasnt much wind fog pretty thick After waiting hour stubborn fog lifted slightly fliers became very impatient started flying now sun come out perfect day some beautiful models eventually flew event draws lot spectators oohs aahs crowd having good time LIARS line flightline models fueled up ready turn sky plane hovering literally hanging its prop stayed motionless Out space Lots next month Model Aviation 1 [iIIE 1 bE Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Bob Brown Vice President 35 Sanford Street Bradford PA 16701 814 368-7655 E-mail amadiii@penncom Associate Vice Presidents Mike Barbee 6561 Calgary Court Columbus OH 43229-2098 614 891-1643 David H Ellis 5261 DeWitt Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1209 304 776-1408 Nelson Gould 1944 dubs Street Allentown PA 18103-5519 610 797-6597 Donald Klopp 637 Hamilton Court Truppe PA 19426-225e 610 409-0129 Frank Noll 6042 Norwell Drive Dayton OH 45449 937 435-9232 Joe Otto 13065 Heath Road Chesterlaud OH 44026-3225 440 729-01 65 E-mail lOttoAMA@AOLcom Matthew Turowski RR63 Boo 294 Dogwood Drive Drums PA 16222 717 786-0661 Joseph S Vislay 1361 Crunbrook Drive PO Boo 691 Muomee OH 43937-3062 Freqacocy Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 16704 717 287-6970 Flying site loss dominant problem facing model aviation District III major reason loss urban growth Almost site being encroached new housing developments enlarged industrial complexes club should aware potential problems develop plan action site may great today however what will tomorrow bring received letter club southeastern Pennsylvania provides some insight what can done persistent willing put forth effort behalf New Hanover Township Board Supervisors am pleased announce opening RC Model Field Swamp Creek Park New Hanover Township Montgomery County cooperation Spring Meadow Modelers Club Mr Mark Patrizi president New Hanover Township Swamp Creek Park modified support RC aircraft flight park purchased township using Open Space Grant money made available Montgomery County township no specific plans 28-acre park two large barns several outbuildings site homestead former Swamp Creek Farms exclusive arrangement Spring Meadow Club township agreed host club make certain modifications park accommodate flying use such earth moving shaping runway installation gravel driveway parking area return club can use field exchange maintaining landscaping mowing entire parcel installation some public use amenities such picnic pavilion park benches tables club also provided peoplepower remove several unsightly public health hazardous outbuildings sweat equity has gone long way toward making park accessible useable public Flying hours 1000 am dark Monday Saturday noon until dark Sunday holidays park open public anyone desire equipment allowed fly long obtain permit township abide local Frequency Control Plan Spring Meadow Club members require permtt Permits available township building less mile park weekdays 800 am until 500 pm Permits free however individual flying must show proof insurance valid AMA membership card works Spring Meadow Modelers Township Board Supervisors invite flying public out Swamp Creek Park park located off Reifsnyder Road near intersection Church Road western end Montgomery County Reifsnyder Road can accessed Swamp Pike approximately mile east State Rte 663 park can also accessed State Rte 73 turning south onto Church Road one-half mile east State Rte 663 turning left intersection Reifsnyder Road park right about 500 feet As can see Spring Meadow Modelers have very worthwhile vital working agreement local township officials Academy commends very positive effort BEAVER COUNTY MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB Michael Zeisnack provided following interesting pictures activity Beaver County Model Airplane Club clubs site situated near Greater Pittsburgh Airport creates haven several active retired US Airways personnel Several new members have welcomed year ome Beaver County field Flight Instructor Bob Doe Bierman Dave Lepkowski Bruce Kepkowski prepare day flight nice Bird Dog display club get-together Jim Rodney Fairless Hills Pennsylvania builds beautiful models Pictured below latest Jim Rodneys latest beauty August 1999 139 Delaware District Columbia Maryland INorth 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 ODurt Raleigh NC 27613 Home PhDne 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home PhDne 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 NC 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 DISTRICT IV WEB SITE now have District IV Web site still under construction can find wwwamadistrictivorg club has Web site would like link District IV Web site contact Steve Moulton District IV webmaster E-mail address District IV Web site Steve will set club up Web site have suggestions comments ideas contact webmaster District IV AMA chartered club does have Web site still wants listed send letter fax club name address contacts name address phone number authorization post information District Web site Web site develops AVIATION MAGNET Denbigh High School Aviation Academy Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport Newport News Virginia specialized three four-year program prepares high school students rewarding career technology emphasis aviation academy operating its fourth year graduating class scheduled June 1999 English math social studies science teachers collaborate incorporate aviation topics curriculum tn doing emphasize critical thinking skills use practical applications learn aviation-related activities Principals flight including four forces flight aerodynamics maneuvering flight identifying parts plane covered aviation class Also covered course technical writing reading drawings Fight AMA volunteers have assisting Aviation Academy students since schools inception 1995 Since beginning gentlemen have touched lives three hundred students three 9th-grade classes thirty students class volunteers paired students principals aviation applied construction glider first semester Control Line airplane second semester volunteers have provided hundreds hours time help students construct airplanes work closely achieve common goal have flyable Control Line model airplane knowledge model building aviation along skills acquired work force invaluable gentlemen have become volunteers students have also become mentors assisting students through high school career unselfish contribution time knowledge has proven very beneficial students well staff eight volunteers Fred Baldwin Joe Block Bob Champine Eddie Israel Jim Kelley Lee Person Ed Sullivan Abram VanDover aviation teacher John Behny Eddie Israel submitted information photographs photo shows John Behoy some students Finished aircraft Eddie Israel working some students Go take kid flying Model Aviation students hard work Some students airplanes m i F-I 11 s i61 t m Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chldgey 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilhelmina Chihasz 2826 Arbor Place Knoxville TN 37917 John G Cooper 4788 Cloister Cove Memphis TN 38118 James Alvis 5426 Melwood Drive Jackson MS 39211 Michael Gregory 309 Rockmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36939 Karl Hensel 383 Briarwood 842 Meridian MS 39305 Louise Izzo 296 Huntridge Way Winteroprings FL 32709 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorelee Dr N Charleston SC 29409 Chris Joiner P09ox4469 Columbus GA 31904-0469 Dr John Martin 2180 Tigerlail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 Fred Malholland 15410 Slonecreek Ln Tampa FL 33613 George Ferryman 3644 Lake Dr Smyrna GA 30062 Melvin Sires 761 Boardman Rd Aiken SC 29803 Lyman Slack 9015 SW 61st Av Gainoville FL 32609 Frank Tiano 15300 Eslancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gainesville GA 30906 Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37399 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Ron 10397 Fajardo PR 00738 Frequency Coordinator Tony Stillman 3702 N Pace Blvd Pensacola FL 32505 Phone 850 434-0909 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackmell 207 W Sandcreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 3474721 Display Coordinator Russell Mohely 9636 Woodvalley 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 Bill Johnson Radio Aero Modelers Montgomery RAMMs writes club co-sponsored kite fling children along Old Ala Town community showed kids make kites out black plastic garbage bags three sticks wood some string Montgomery Advertiser newspaper ran feature big pictures event Educational Director Florence Giles said made Valentines February kites now pumpkin carving fall boys girls having fun learning same time Bill Johnsons address 1545 Prairie Lane Montgomery AL 36117 want plan kite write Bill just another Council meeting Today Model Aviation reprints Council actions depth no longer necessary list motions voted explain you wer&represented motion meeting voted yes want know contact Like little history Some Free Flighters might remember pre-WW II FF models creamed mashed potatoes started fly could barely handle power could handle power could give Before Carl Goldbergs Zipper after Carl Goldbergs Zipper kitted Comet did start Well 1938 30-second engine run rule adopted Carl accepted challenge power small model less 4/2-foot span power Forster 991/3 HP enter Gas Model Aeronauts Chicago contest Utilizing lessons learned Indoor models employed extended pylon wing high above fuselage resulting pendulum action plane flew perfectly big engine Result Zipper born changed design slightly Comet kitted sold model thousands FF changed forever snap shows L-R Frank Nekimken Carl Goldberg Richard Obarski Obarskis Zipper Richard made Carls design very first Zipper 4811 span looked like picked up Carls original Diamond Zipper Beth Goldberg Pasadena CA 111/2 years ago spent four years plucking off some red MonoKote original bamboo paper placed AMA Museum time now have front finishing patches will return permanently AMA Headquarters Museum see famous FF model pre-WW II history Muncie come see Clarence Purdy Lithia Springs GA writes Yvonne Baby Purdy retrieving Chuck glider last years Tullahoma Bash Hope see year Thanks Clarence Jim Boone Columbus-Ft Benning RC Flyers secretary writes Ive club seven years have never seen single comment about club district report AMA magazine Last year Chris Joiner AMA AVP sent information 25th Anniversary Banquet attended sent two news releases 98 None made column appears its time some Columbus-Ft Benning coverage bout Yes oh great leader will obey agree top next column Chris Joiner AMA AVP presenting President Al Aiggod AMA Silver Level Leader Club award Bill Bell Ft Pierce FL writes Dont get down give up Anybody can criticize can continue face below picture Phil Bayly model airplane Phil helpful flyer know Never too busy help field two miles four miles Ronald Regan Southern Eagle Squadron Lakeland FL writes Southern Eagles Fruitland Park host sponsor fine airshows Sorry missed during Central Florida tours year batch pictures Clive Peacock Stuka DiveBomber can see nice spectators enjoying show Thanks nice letters photos Jim Bill Ronald Charles Whetsel co-editor Treasurer famous Cherokee RC Flyers Morristown TN writes Thanks First Aid Safety Dictionary How-to booklet gave itto Al Warren Field Marshall Safety Officer will put signal pin box first aid kit will send picture information can put s AMA District V book above picture Charles sent mc L-R Xan Mason Intro-Pilot Instructor Doug Whitaka club Secretary 99 Kristy Cattrell flys RC Jeff Cattrell Alfred Warren Field Marshall myself Charles Whetsel Treasurer way need first aid book write Ill mail arefree Also need new s AMA District 1K mail snap yourself some words st 1999 141 1939 OfIS illOOfi Illinois Indiana Kentucky Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60656-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708 457-2177 sysbeuer@charliecnsiitedu Associate Vice Presidents Iltinois John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenwood IL 60425 Eve 708 796-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Worden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 F 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 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Nollandbush 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 1238 Nigginsville MO 64037 660 584-6284 Fax 660 584-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Mertindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 httpI/wwwcsamiitedulamadist6lindexhtm NORMAL IL Jerry Worden District VI AVP sent following pictures Streator Breakfast Fly-In Picture has Streator RC members Chip Fraher Ken Baker frying eggs Next have Ron Yenerich Normal IL Telemaster named Candyman loads candy children recover children scramble candy after Candyman makes candy drop big beautiful DC-3 jointly owned Dave Gurney Mary Ducci Streator member Roger Kaprun flight line Roger owns hobby shop Benson IL Acro-Sport pride Frank Buzbukanov Plainfield IL great looking model has smoker leave trails sky Ron Harris Joliet IL displays interior Bird Dog Hellcat Wing Manufacturing kit owned Steve Brecjenridge Yates pity IL about great looking B-17 scratch built Mike Asher Galesburg IL enlarged plans Guillow design JACKSONVILLE IL Club 1328 Jacksonville Propkickers some members show up annual January 1st Presidents Challenge 4From left right Jeff Bruninga Jay Bruninga Roger Russell kneeling president Brian Ward John Althoff John Hunter wind speed 17 mph wind chill 17 below 142 Model Aviation 4I Iowa Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Dave Gish Vice President 5435 St Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Tel 319 766-2202 Fax 319 766-4038 Email goflyl@yahoocom Joe Campopiano 3709 SW 4th St Des Moines IA 50315 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 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 albertschwarlz@postofficeworldnetattnet East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 Winter stuff attended four mall shows winter thing really impressed building quality models dont know getting new better modelers older ones getting better What think Let know Talk about dedication . What Iowa New Years Day go fly Des Moines annual Penguin Fun Fly notice penguin told l/2As great can get ready vehicle start zero-degree weather flew event once can tell cold Pictures Joe Campopiano District VII Vice President Mall shows below photos taken Westland Michigan Signal Seekers RC Clubs second mall show Over sixty planes free gliders kids flight simulator test skills air action videos model construction free raffles part show Peoples Choice award made three favorite planes display Membership participation always high event Thanks Conrad Hassa input photos next two pictures taken Sooland RC Modelers mall show held Saturday March 13 1999 Marketplace Mall Sioux City Iowa mall went out its way place signs advertise show twenty members displayed 30 aircraft display trainers war planes aerobatic aircraft gliders wonderful day large turnout see models Thanks Jack Ward photos Woody Doss input well-earned tribute member own home club honored April25 1999 having flying site renamed Jin Murray Field currently fighting battle life enough good things can said about him has helped club about way possible As example countless novice modelers have broken planes repaired Dr Jim dont have enough space include entire dedication great August1999 14 Associate Vice Presidents 1 Jim congratulations please accept own personal thank Bye now nsas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Tenas Dr Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817 599-7131 E-mail sfrank6g@airmailnet wwwAMADist-8org Associate Vice Presidents George Aldrich 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 210 656-2021 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 254 662-5587 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126-1/2 SE 35th St 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 WHY AMA gathering clan aircraft modelers Saturday April 24 AMA Board Directors Council considered favorably concept presentation production major modelers gathering convention/tradeshow educational technical symposium swap meet auction static display held Southwest region United States held probably within District VIII assigned mission drafting working proposal business plan such convention will large undertaking requiring much preparation effort production planning prior presenting formal proposal Council Southwestern region US has rich history AMA-sponsored gatherings events us remember recurrence four years Navysponsored National Championships Nats NAS Dallas Anyone attended old privately-sponsored Southwestern Modelers Show 20 years ago remembers fondly Additionally through several AMAsponsored Nats Lake Charles Louisiana Seguin Lubbock Texas AMA local presence within region proposed concept would return AMA production major gathering members Southwest region Additionally such major event would showcase aircraft modeling public direct immediate manner am seeking volunteers assist planning presentation such enjoyable event have time interest ability assist production such undertaking please contact directly number address shown AMA CARES Committee Achieve Responsible Environmental Solutions model aircraft flying seeking empirical information within ranks AMA members clubs has established automated informationsoliciting Web site have situations involving environmental concerns model aircraft flying either successfully concluded otherwise please contact following Web address wwwama-dist-8org/cares enter data information repository relatively few new problems anse concerning tnodel flying have confronted previously system will allow automated data gathering potential sharing what has worked others throughout nation Please take time submit information about flying site Members helping members wise person once said learn lessons history doomed repeat previously made mistakes During April AMA council meeting extended visit research history AMA museum library archival history model aircraft flying exists facility WHY AMA AMA else would honor preserve history hobby/sport personally reviewed publication magazine since 1975 focused upon organizational programmatic strncture history AMA Most definitely possible avoid mistakes ofthepast capitalize upon past programs successful receive magazine issue 1999 Nats will about begin hope plan attend entrant volunteer official spectator Within AMA archives good idea dated back old Navy Nats emerged AMA well Navy used National Championship event encourage local regional public relations Attendees form voluntarily filled out about themselves events entered also submitted name city hometown newspaper indicated wished news entry/attendance Nats sent PR release hometown newspaper intention reinstitute successful program 1999 Nats will have trnsty laptop computer will allow entrants volunteers choose have press release sent hometown newspaper attesting information submitted will include placing events though some may choose omit fact will done voluntary basis sent choose fill out form has potential good public relations aeromodeling locally regionally will done myself other volunteer workers have time assist endeavor WHY AMA Members helping members members helping modeling will attending 1999 Nats would like assist project please contact soon possible Flying Fun Fellowship Dr Sandy Frank 144 Model Aviation A district representative Randy Ritch shown USRA event father Dickie Ritch lifelong modelers Houston TX/District VIII region operate retail modeling store produce Ritchs BREW model fuel donate product annually support AMA events activities us use entire modeling lifetime Members helping Membersthank Living historyMr Riley Wooten Scat Cat VooDoo Lone Star Models Flite Line products has relocated Lancaster TX takes time answer modelers questions about wood products construction techniques AMAthe glue bonds modelers together Associate Vice Presidents Max Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SD 57350 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall Street Denver CO 80235 Tray Lapp 1609 Main St Williston ND 58801 Travis McGinnis 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Don Moden 410 Hart St Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 4921 Fernwood Drive Sioux Falls SD 57103-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 80919-1788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Kansas February 28 1999 Combat Report didnt fly day missed great sunny warm just light breeze first combat meet 1999 turned out day records First flew new 40-size class Warthog Squadron number pilots registered fly record 20 number planes lost throughout day record ten Some lost before meet started some rapidly approaching terrain trees other aircraft just decided fly apart no apparent reason flew three rounds class heats three five planes melee round class wager started before contest guess planes would lost throughout day cuts kills day breaks down follows Eagle Squadron Dave Berry Ron Gray 2 cuts Mike Tallman Doug Spurlock Darwin Hawkins John Meanor Alan Lowe cut 2 cuts 2 kills kill 1 kill 1 kill 1 cut Warthog Squadron Dave Berry1 kill Ron Grayt kill CohnMcGinnis kill Dave KnollI kill Top Gun award will awarded again year pilot points Eagle Squadron As can see Tallman has taken lead eight points also lost two planes Mike Tallman Darwin Hawkins both earned Triple Ace meet Congratulations guys Anything possible try clubs effort Hawk Talk Omahawks RC Nebraska Out Past year 1977 present editor president three-time president now vice president Steve Peck editor wrote certain kind love can given person through actions feel give club made up finest cross section Americans could assemble have builders bankers bricklayers carpenters architects salesmen business owners policemen insurance salesmen doctors mechanics teachers students plus families members dream plan build risk its time fly have learned accept failure part hobby therefore have greater respect success hobby best examples American way life talent have club both members families because satisfaction receive hobby doesnt seem right should put together benefit air show some group less fortunate ourselves Im sure club can find cause worthy support Once have found group t am certain putting such show together will piece cake well fun satisfying show could performed town some suitable location possibly school ground city park Publicity would easy get since performance would benefit Such club activity would certainly further hobby/sport public also families could also involved Since hobby involves taking much time away families wouldnt nice involve through hobby give someone needs us care Think about bring ideas feelings next meeting cant make meeting write call tell feel about Omahawks Labor Day Air Show began following year continuing through t 984 show supported Marine Corps Christmas Toy Drive collecting toys gate 1985 turned efforts support Make-a-Wish Foundation Nebraska Since club has donated over $t4000 support foundations outstanding work would like join years effort give Steve Peck call 493-0256 thank him dedication tell him would like help 1999 plans have organizational meeting very near future News Kansas William L Johns Shawnee Kansas AMA #14411 reports junior member club Lauren Overeseh below has donated S 100 money earned babysitting development fund new field Wow Isnt great Hats off Lauren generous donation part members club join promote club great things can accomplished article appeared recent newsletter enjoyment Over Hill members over 40 have probably heard term Over Hill tell youre starting go over hill George Reverman editor Torkstalk Columbus Ohio gives us some tips tell 1 You find yourself starting boogie elevator music 2 It takes hour undress another hour remember 3 You keep repeating yourself 4 The tooth fairy has teeth 5 When people ask what favorite food say Soft 6 You keep repeating yourself 7 You realize youve developed taste milkshakes magnesia 8 You join mall-walking league Steve Peck 9 pharmacist calls first name 10 You keep repeating yourself 11 You complain dry cleaner has shrunk clothes 12 While sitting park bench Scout comes help cross legs 13 Your insurance company sends calendar month time 14 You keep repeating yourself 15 You find mouth making promises body cant keep st 1999 145 Arizona / California / Guam / Hawaii / Nevada / Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 85271 Voice/Fax 602 728-9400 E-mail richh@primenetcom htlp//wwwama-1 acorn/ama Associate Vice Presidents Darwin Barrie Scottadale AZ 602 946-8955 Don Goeschl Lancaster CA 805 940-6066 Darlene Frederick Santa Rosa CA 707 525-8815 Marc Karpowich Logan UT 801 752-3639 Dave Pinjuv Las Vegas NV 702 656-1772 Al Williamson Chula Vista CA 619 427-4039 Frequency Coordinators Eloy Marez Santa Ana CA 714 540-4935 Sea last months column additional AVPs Coordinators March 20 Mike Keville served master ceremonies host 11th Annual Vintage Stunt Championship Banquet Tucson AZ Mike wife JoAnn organize VSC year have seen event grow modest two-day regional contest four-day event largest single venue aeromodeling events country world VSC held year Christopher Columbus Park TucsonAZ hosted Cholla Choppers Model Airplane Club oldest chartered AMA clubs country VSC Banquet provides opportunity vintage stunt community honor individuals have pioneered control line stunt recognize new modelers leading way future Ted Fancher Foster City CA prepares present Up-and-Coming award tomorrows leaders control stunt Ted himself world class competitor US FAI team member Former two-time World Champ Bill Werwage Berea OH roasted years VSC banquet Bill took good natured ribbing stride seen holding gorgeous presentation plaque provided De Hill Tulsa OK Floyd Carter L presents Old-Time Stunt Best Appearing award Roy DeCamara Vancouver WA award fully-built Lil Duper Zilch held Mike Keville new OS 35 engine Trophy girl USN Ann Michele Keville above left presents awards John Wright Long Beach CA 2nd place Old Time Stunt Jerry Silver Beverly Hills CA below winner Concours dElegance award Classic Stunt 1958 AtomIFox 35 Tears flowed CD JoAnn Keville received Sportsmanship Award Background Shareen Fancher L Bob Gialdini George Aldrich De Hill Bart Klapinski JoAnn Mike also awarded prestigious Keeper Flame cup Cholla Choppers MAC District Xs first control line club achieve Leader Club status Rear row Rene Berger Lou Wolgast Jim Beaman Nick Lemak Leroy Black Mark Smith Lou Crane Center Shane Lewis Jim Hoffman Bottom Joe Abate President Robin Sizemore Joe Ortiz Cholla Choppers MAC Tucson AZ achieves Leader Club status March 20 1999 Vintage Stunt Championship Banquet Cholla Choppers Model Airplane Club recognized its achievements aeromodeling excellence awarded AMAs Gold Level Leader Club Award Cholla Choppers oldest chartered clubs district District Xs first ever control line club achieve Leader Club status As Leader Club Cholla Choppers recognized ongoing efforts modeling safety outreach community educational programs youth newcomers hobby award also reflects clubs commitment promotion model aviation viable recognizable legitimate recreational activity children families adults also identifies Cholla Choppers leader AMA community through support AMA mission its objectives promotion model aviation modeling activities Congratulations Cholla Choppers its Board Directors individual members made achievement possible Till next time . Keepem safe Keepemflyn Model Aviation 1-1 11 [1 UTiE 1 1 m Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 26405 SE 160th St lssaquah WA 98027 Al Culver Box 88 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 59101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 9BBB4 Reeves Lippincott 4400 Gray Wolf Dr Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem CR97304 Bruce Nelson 807 6 Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Box 623 Klamath Falls CR97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillnoet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98390 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Great people make hobby great people Yakima Valley Aeromodelers Bill Tucker Bill Tucker fuels 4-Star-40 15 built club members fun pylon racing Flightline Big Bird Leal Carley holds club president Mike Hanratty starts Fat Albert Thanks Phil Hoon photos recent action Zillah Early reports indicate spring Zillah Big Bird 115 planes flight line temperatures mid SOs virtually no wind sigh completely different scene travel Soldotna Alaska home Peninsula Modelers Association David Higgins sent some photos activities Proud being part community PMA entered float Soldotnas Parade Part flight line Summit Lake isnt always cold white Note flowers lower left Jeff Kipp holds launch Konrad Jackson gives last minute instructions young float flyer Gene Cope sent information about Washington Aerotow Scale Fun Fly August 28-29 1999 Great American Air Show Field Ellensburg Washington sponsored Mid-Columbia Soarers International Scale Soaring Association No contest tasks just fun weekend aerotowing Scale sailplanes Winches will also available AMA MAAC membership required Registration starts 800 am safety meeting 900 am Flying will continue until 5 pm after field will open camping site no hookups no concessions Contact Gene F Cope 3203 1/2 Main St Union Gap WA 98903 E-mail gcope@ixpnetcom information Portland SkyKnights Portland Area Scale Team present 7th annual Evergreen Scale Rally Lenhardts Airpark just east Hubbard Oregon July 30 through August 1 1999 Events Sportsman Expert Team Scale ScaleMasters rules apply Judging Proctor Enterprises Friday Flying Lenhardts Saturday Sunday August 7-8 OMAS Banks fly-in big small aircraft fly precision aerobatics go Short Mt Site south Eugene same weekend Mount Rainier club hosts its Hog Holler Fun Fly BBQ Pfeiffer Field same time MRRCS going squeeze Fun Scale event same site Helena Flying Tigers will have High Plains Jets Fan Fly county airport near Deer Lodge Glider guiders can go 60 Acres Park north Redmond Wshington Thermal Cnrahber weekend can access Boeing Hawks web page entire schedule yours looking Mike Hazel wrote asked wonder could get short shameless self-promoting piece regarding Flying Lines newsletter next column month marks 20-year anniversary since founding newsletter special issue mail speak er type course Flying Lines very special publication should contact Mike get very own subscription st1999 147 L R Phil Chris Gary Hoon big Chipmunk Some new pilots instructor photo Zillah field justStanding left new pilots Ian Parks about mid-point angled about southeast Ted Guthier Russel Allen Doug Field Kneeling left Dwight Johnson Chris Palm Instructor David Higgins Technical Director Steve Kaluf skaluf@ modelaircraftorg QUICK COLUMN month have three different Pylon Helicopter Rules Change Proposals deal Since August issue Nats will full swing get sincerely hope competitors great time try very hard make everyones Nats experience good cannot help fly better can help make sure contest management best possible sites properly prepared have comments Nats please get listen Remember 1999 F3A RC Aerobatics World Championships being hosted AMA September invited attend watch worlds best F3A pilots compete top honors writing 37 countries will attending Complete details can found AMA web site http//wwwmodelaircraftorg/Comp/f3awcl htm can also give us call Competitions Department will happy mail information rules proposals January 1999 issue Model Aviation published Emergency/Safety Rules Change Proposal established new specifications RC Racing Barrier Cage Systems proposal has now ratified RC Racing Contest Board will go effect January 1 2000 have questions regarding proposal wish have complete construction plans specifications harrier system give call As mentioned times over previous months AMA building has built 10 sets trailer-mounted cage systems has distributed process distributing around country members use running sanctioned AMA Pylon races would like obtain use cages give us call will direct set closest An Urgent Helicopter proposal has also previously published Model Aviation ratified Contest Board proposal changes schedules maneuvers classes II III change designed better prepare pilots next class maneuvers ultimately FAI F3C schedules proposal will go effect January 1 2000 complete copy proposal available Competitions Department next two proposals being published first time have classified Urgent Proposals Four weeks following publication RC Racing Contest Board will taking vote ratify dismiss proposals items concern please make feelings known District RC Racing Contest Board Member will aid making proper decision Proposal #1 Submitted Rick Mooreland AMA 3113 Brief summary proposed change Remove confusion reflies problem occurs running heat Exact Wording proposed rule book Paragraph 234 Page 103 1999-200] Competition Regulations Replace text after clear-cut decision cannot made . outcome heat heat shall declared void rescheduled another attempt refly retly shall held earliest convenience pilots officials preferably end round during void heat originally scheduled pilots originally scheduled fly void heat show prepared takeoff described paragraph 1911 end engine starting period shall called up again refly Except zeros earned result being prepared takeoff prior scores results void heat shall carry over Logic behind proposed change Too much confusion reflys present language too open personal interpretation Proposal #2 Submitted Rick Mooreland AMA 3113 Brief summary proposed change first time hope enter Competition Regulations procedures awarding fast-time award Exact Wording proposed rule book Paragraph 233 Page 103 1999-200] Competition Regulations amended follows 233] timer permits no frequency conflict ties shall broken flyoff race Otherwise best single race time shall considered determining final placings 2332 If prize awarded best single race time event time race times achieved during flyoff races shall eligiblefo fast time trophy 2333 If new national record set during flyoff race fivoff race shall considered part AMA-sanctioned conpetition purposes paragraph 2 Acceptance Records under RECORDS General Information section rule book Logic behind proposed change CDs have awarded fast-time trophy several different ways will standardize procedure Till next time. Dates Events attended AMA HQ staff and/or officers 148 Model Aviation 9 August 5 Outdoor National Aeromodeling Championships Muncie IN