News View HQ Seepage 176 Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 ru-uiu rs] Gordon Schimmel AMA Education Committee Member time tine column will focus someone has accomplished lot promote educational programs young people inaugurate new feature begin profile Tom Sanders native Pennsylvania Jan simple Free Flight models fifteen years hobby Tom Sanders clearly remembers being mentored dads best friend suggested flying model lesson science math invited out field hand launch some gliders Once launched Thermic 20 boomer settled grass watch go out sight time disappeared cloud discussed relevant aspects Newtonian physics aerodynamics glider demonstrated way home went discuss powered aircraft same principles play part operation other machines came home excited telling Mom Dad about learned better yet glider taught Tom has never forgotten early mentor credits him igniting interest Free Flight models machines work also experience led him job Education Director Midwest Products position has used help redesign activities two programs enhancing tens thousands middle high school students understanding flight first met Tom several years ago made presentation Academys Education Committee described became involved Technology Student Associations TSA national glider-building event local club Scale Old Timers Society Philadelphia lost its local Indoor flying site club volunteered put Indoor show Perkasie Pennsylvania barter use gym new flying site assistant principal impressed asked could help schools TSA club glider competition time didnt know anything about TSA have since learned organization made up 700000 members middle high school technology education students industrial arts conversant current educational terminology didnt take long discover kids having much trouble flying planes design parameters using essentially made projects unflyable students frustrated event verge being eliminated Tom stepped forward offered set up new design criteria eventsomething would permit students begin get flights longer took judge start stop watch addition came up catapult launching stick eliminated difficult hand launches level playing field contestant Now known ISA circles Flight Challenge winning times posted recent ISA nationals Tulsa pushing 25 seconds ISA students high school level treated brand-new event year dubbed Flight Endurance event Originally contest another hand-launched glider event Tom convinced TSA officials convert rubber-powered Rise-Off-Ground model vast improvement notes airplanes P-24 types what Dick Baxter experienced school volunteer calls Pennyplanes steroids over 200 planes flying high time exciting flight over two minutes Tom soon discovered another schoolbased competition Science Olympiad SO organized science teachers runs pretty much same TSA connected science curricula same way ISA connected technology curricula event draws over onemillion students year several thousand begin flight regional level Through tier system similar national basketball finals work way up nationals held different city year SO interested changing paper glider contest contacted ideas discussion led another after hours talk demonstrations Propeller Propulsion event born first type event molded around flying rubber power indoors Note didnt say indoor rubber minimum weight 10 grams truck AMA standards course Tom has vested interest through position Midwest Products promoting use Free Flight models classrooms However believes strongly AMA has similar vested interest promoting Indoor Outdoor flying sites understand have view big picture ISA SO teams get about same support athletic teams school districts Anyone involved helping become successful makes points local school board Whether indoors out doesnt hurt clubs gain some clout positive support good neighbor opportunities clubs should pass up chance open important doors So plenty motivation preserving expanding number flying sites addition competitions create general interest hobby can translate junior memberships creating new demographics model aviation point quite simple AMA needs focused world education Model aviation slowly getting back schools some cases activities being written directed wellintentioned unqualified inexperienced people AMA members have opportunity present themselves experts model building flying manner meets needs standards educators have go students mostly class after-school groups focus academic pursuits enhance knowledge having fun clear Tom hasnt forgotten early mentor hopes carry through tradition work ISA SO challenges us accept invitation join what positive rewarding experience teacher well student believes everyone wins bargain work over past few years has strong positive impact thousands students time well-organized sports disorganized video games challenge need address Model Aviation ecutive Council Meeting Highlights following motions made July 12 1999 Executive Council Meeting Muncie Indiana should noted District III Vice President out country time meeting submitted vote writing motions presented review prior meeting motions below part unofficial minutes meeting next quarterly Council meeting Questions/comments o MOTION Moved C Bauer VI seconded C Foreman IV accept Nominating Committee report recommendation Nominees EVP VP III VP VII VP XI C D Holland Bob Brown Dave Gish Bruce Nelson Al Culver MOTION passed 12 yes II IV V VI VII IX X XI FVP NAA 1 no VIII MOTION II Moved R Miller IX seconded D Holland EVP accept recommendation Scholarship Committee Selected Names John D Best James G Buescher William R Lutz Jeffrey Pfeifer Mark Rudner Chris F Wenburg Andrew L Wineinger Motion passed unanimously MOTION III Moved hy R Miller IX seconded W De Cou II accept Safety Committee addition Safety Code follows AMA ORGANIZED RC RACING EVENT SAFETY CODE An RC racing event whether AMA Rule Book event model aircraft compete flight over prescribed course objective finishing course faster determine winner 1 organized racing event contestants callers officials course a All officials callers contestants must properly wear helmets OSHA DOT ANSI SNELL NOCSAE approved comparable standard race course b All officials occupying safety cages must wear protective eyewear c All course judge officials located course must properly located positioned inside barrier cages meet AMA approved RC Racing Barrier Cage requirements set forth EC actions October 24 1998 d On course defined mean area beyond pilot/staging area actual flying takes place 2 will fly model aircraft organized racing event does comply paragraph 1 above allows models over 20 pounds unless competition event AMA sanctioned Approved AMA Executive Council action 7/12/99 MOTION passed 12 yes II IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI FVP NAA no III M OTION IV Moved F McCollough XI seconded R Miller IX rescind MOTION 4 October 20 1984 October 20 1984 MOTION 4 Moved J Worth ED seconded J Scarborough X proceed travel agency plan outlined Mr de Ronza MOTION passed unanimously M OTION V Moved E MeCollough XI seconded W De Cou II establish number AVPs District Xl 10 MOTION passed unanimously M OTION VI Moved J MeNeill V seconded Bauer VI establish number AVPs District V 20 MOTION passed 11 yes II III IV V VI VII VIII X XI EVP NAA 1 Abstain IX M OTION VII Moved C Bauer VI seconded Foreman IV donate $10000 2003 Committee become corporate sponsor contribution designated support work Kites Wrights project MOTION passed unanimously Award Recommendations Superior Service Awards Distinguished Service Awards Fellowship Award 12 3 awards approved acclaimation October1999 137 intil ut Vice Pr 4jI V7Vj J~U D Ie]IU Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 column am presenting balance sheet am sure have waited breathlessly Total assets after deduction accumulated depreciation $13706979 Deducting total liabilities leaves net asset value S8647969 AMA continues grow presently strong financial condition will present ratios wish can compute ones interested otherwise wish say investment safe Before get involved numbers would like share story Recently brother underwent rather serious surgical procedure head cleared anesthesia called said cancel funeral flowers send fruit Needless say got good report Until later. 4THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION DECEMBER 31 1998 AND 1997 ASSETS 1998 CURRENT ASSETS Cash cash equivalents Receivables Inventory Cost Prepaid insurance Prepaid membership costs Prepaid IMS expenses Prepaid expenses Prepaid taxes $ 3834665 111746 199968 130745 212980 17978 26333 4500 Total Current Assets 4538915 INVESTMENTS 3326037 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Land improvements Buildings improvements Computers software Museum contents library Furniture equipment Vehicles 2746496 2446844 1178967 175873 830181 98599 Total Cost Less accumulated depreciation OTHER ASSETS Goodwill accumulated amortization $3612 Mortgage note receivable Life memberships receivable 7476960 .J4925 5482935 96388 245834 16870 359092 1997 $ 3308262 191404 149240 120570 253145 21495 4044116 2969571 2746496 2422934 984628 175873 753486 7194089 1603008 5591081 247829 19400 267 229 MUSEUM COLLECTION IATh 138 Model Aviation 4 Remember put AMA WILL establish CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST iour lifetime income may make gifts AMA Cash Securities Insurance Gems Real Estate Etc Charitable Remainder Trust provides Immediate Income Tax Deduction Lifetime Income for you spouse other beneficiary Reduction Estate Taxes Money Favorite Charities Interested Contact AMA Executive Director Joyce Hager 765 287-1256 ext 200 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable Current maturities mortgage payable capital lease obligations Accrued expenses Competition funds escrow Deferred membership revenue Deferred IMS revenue Total Current Liabilities DEFERRED MEMBERSHIP REVENUE LONG-TERM LIABILITIES Mortgage payable net current maturities Obligations under capital lease net current maturities Total Liabilities NET ASSETS Unrestricted net assets Unrestricted net assets available operations Designated Executive Council contingencies Temporarily restricted net assets Site development Scholarships awards Other programs Total Net Assets October1999 139 1998 $ 91100 44101 63814 3756121 62748 680498 70675 751 173 5059010 1997 $30003 76390 44289 47968 3852230 4050880 311121 741985 100252 842 237 5204238 3610165 3940000 7550 165 30952 35668 50974 117594 7 66 77 59 j7j 4291531 3 940 000 8231531 250673 32984 132781 416438 8647969 $ 13706979 in]kbl1[eiE1 Is] bin Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1 828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 Richard Sherman 30 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Andrew Argenio 3 Sheila Ave Smithfield RI 02917 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator TBA first three photos left over last months column ~2 Rochester NH Club May 16 1999 visited Rochester Club day other clubs area invited participate open flying cookout day provide modelers chance fly another field associate other modelers intent rotate among clubs club would host such day good weather good attendance continuous flying day long different types aircraft seems good concept hope continues Berwick ME Flying Eagles Club June 61999 day Eagles hosted other clubs Again event wellattended weather beautiful club field privately-owned sod farm club looking new members interested contact 781 934-6248 will put touch proper people would like say really good time both clubs people met great Model Aviation area Berwick field Bob Prewitt prepares fly biplane Note safety fencing number cars parking lot Paul Mannings Constellation Chet dough londonderry NH X Cell 60 Helicopter gave demo flights spectators Rupert Kossmala HA-I Russ Bartlett Spacewalker ARF Bob Robertshaw fleet Control Line airplanes Bob Mercia Gull Wing Stinson Note model HMS Endeavor Bob background Cooking area Rochester Club field Bob Prewitt assists Bob Robertshaw starting engine demo flight kI 11 L1 mum i — New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07g20-1308 Phone O8 221-1666 Fax g08 221-~7 decou@idtnet Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Highlstown NJ 08520-4501 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 109W Edward St Iselan NJ 05830 Dave Mathewson Box 613 Camillus NY 13031 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodem 407 Willow Street Lockport NY 14094 Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock Court Saugerlies NY 12477 Adam BattIer 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithtield Dr Endicolt NY 137604329 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 53 Airport Dr Dswego County Airport Fulton NY 13069 315 598-6093 Potpourri month have file fitil things youve sent Thanks first picture submitted George Leu daughter Kristen placed first Junior event years WRAM show first effort Dynaflite PT19 Junior category participants WRAM officials pictured L-R Jim Onarato Kurt Settembre Kristen Leu Dan Carozza Tito Rodriquez Mat Pecoroni Tom Perkins Mt Laurel NJ submitted picture scratch-built F4F Wildcat used set Bob Karlsson plans effort Tom says took year build gear alone year-and-a-half entire project ship has 75-inch span uses Saito 150 4-stroke power Eight servos provide control including working split flaps says flight characteristics great Nice effort Tom Larry Katz provided interesting piece concerning establishment program senior citizens developed newly chartered club Greenbriar Woodlands Model Builders Toms River NJ reasons senior population provides fertile ground re recruitment model aviation model building integral part early teen pre-teen experience also during era aviation unique awe-inspiring space exploration computer age today Seniors also witnessed growth importance aviation victory World War II exploits pioneers such Wiley Post Wrong Way Corrigan Charles Lindbergh Amelia Earhardt mind Greenbriar Woodlands Model Builders newly chartered AMA club New Jersey senior citizen community proposed program reintroduce model aviation retirees Although small number seven members represented over 300 years model building experience offered provide program communitys Mens Club members ranged age mid-60s 80 years Nearly three-fourths group indicated youthful introduction model aviation included Outdoor Rubber some tow-line gliders Control Line model building flying also fact addition model building experience seniors possess financial security have need occupy free time What better way enjoy wonderful technical advances present day model aviation Once date approved publicity included flyers throughout community community newsletter article closed circuit television announcements word mouth program consisted large display model airplanes spanning facet hobby including Peanut Rubber Indoor Rubber Electric both Outdoor Indoor slow flyers plus RC aircraft encompassing Old Timers l/2A Texaco gliders AREs 1/4 Scale models program also included background information about AMA 28-minute video produced Academy Because Model Airplanes brief history model aviation concentrated time period 1930s 1940s comparisons various building techniques products today Another discussion included RC model building flying final talk involved Electric models including Indoor slow flyers Club members also produced dozens gliders using tops egg crates attendees encouraged distribute grandchildren However enthralled gliders flying characteristics seemed enjoy testing themselves course jury still out reenter sport hobby No doubt some will Others may influence grandchildren using foam gliders future benefits such program unknown present day goodwill exposure can help immensely first dividend permission use community clubhouse Indoor RC Rubber model flying Leon Shulman lovely wife June display Vintage RC Society Hall Fame plaque Howard McEntee medal Longtime modeler Leon Shulman Metuchen NJ inducted Vintage RC Society Radio Control Hall Fame lifetime membership Society 1999 WRAM Westchester Radio Aero Modelers show White Plains NY Additionally Leon given prestigious Howard McEntee medal recognition outstanding contributions advancement RC aeromodeling awards presented annually show WRAMs given recognition outstanding contributors Innovators hobby Radio Control Howard McFntee himself early developer experimenter instrumental helping new hobby start its development toward amazingly reliable RC systems have today McEntee passed away 1972 club began award McEntees name would recognize others pioneering spirit accomplishments exemplified its namesake second award given Vintage RC Society organization dedicated preservation Radio Control history achievements electronic airframe design pioneers made RC best hobby/sport world awards highest honors given today pioneers Leon started hobby Radio Control early 1940s helped test fly early RC models two pioneers Joe Raspanti Ben Shereshaw already hobby active designer flier Free Flight models always desire have ability control models ground During WWII Air Force pilot flew several different full-size aircraft radio control anti-aircraft targets flew inside cockpit also pilotless aircraft via radio control nearby flying Mother RC airplane ber 1999 141 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 43226-2006 614 861-1643 David H Ellis 5261 OeWin Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1200 304 776-1406 Nelson Gould 1644 Idaho Street Allentonn PA 16103-8519 610 797-6597 Donald Klopp 637 Ham/ton Court Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0126 Frank NolI 5492 Waterloo Road Oayton OH 40456 937 435-6232 Joe Otto 13065 Heath Road Chesterland OH 44026-3225 440 726-0165 E-mail JO0oAMA@AOLcom Matthew Turowski R R 63 Boo 264 Oogwood Orive Orums PA 18222 717 766-0661 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranhrook Orive PO Boo 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 16704 717 267-6970 year members District III elect representative Academys Council Please exercise right vote have used AMA frequency scanner district apologize long wait rectify purchased additional scanner already use think frequency problem area contact Vice President borrow scanner Chances problem exists equipment using Another new item tabletop display very nice way introduce Academy mall show modeling function big problem exists . no pictures materials exemplify District III would interested involving club please send pictures patch whatever Bob Brown MANSFIELD RIC SOCIETY past 16 years Mansfield R/C Society has produced annual Quarter Scale Air Fair Shelby Ohio Known Home R/C Hospitality event continues grow under very capable direction its event director Dick Sheppard AVPs Joe Vislay Frank Noll attended meet Dick Sheppard keeps eye transmitter impound Check out great Boeing 314 Clipper pit line endless NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA RADIO CONTROL CLUB Last spring Academy asked Northeast Philadelphia Radio Control Club its representative East Coast Hobby Show Philadelphia club graciously accepted provided positive input attendees Mid-Atlantic Modelers Association Bucks County R/C Club also tremendous display show NEPRCC President Adam R Smith Jr Vice President Brad Copeland Sr relax after day representing Academy Volunteers Robert Kolmetzky Brad Copeland Allen Applebaum Ken Lenke attend questions asked Mid-Atlantic Modelers Association flight demonstration Philadelphia Bucks County RC Club raffle helped clubs treasury Oxford Valley mall show another function NPRCC assistance its neighboring club Pegasus club filled 2500 square feet mall created biggest best displays area An overhead view NEPRCC mall show Ken Lenke demonstrates buddy box interested party 142 Model Aviation key Mackay announcing U] F iI[iLU 1 transmitter impound area Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland /Nortti Carolina Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 252 441-5855 Fax 252 441-6554 CHUCKAMAVP@aoIcom Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 410 969-9356 E-Mail bbabura@junocom Randy Elliott 103 Virginia Court Pulaski VA 24301 Home Phone 540 980-8461 Office Phone 540 994-2316 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757421-4545 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 have new e-mail address CHUCKAMAVP@aolcom Lots input Column month goes HAMPTON ROADS RADIO CONTROL CLUB The following photos third annual Spring Fun Fly April 17 Lone Star Lakes Park Suffolk VA photo banquet Friday photo shows flightline Saturday very friendly club nice flying stte SOUTHWEST AREA PARK R/C MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB photo Ron Konkus keeping things moving TOC Maryland Fly-In Competition 1999 CHESAPEAKE BAY RADIO CONTROL CLUB CBRC field open neighbors third annual Neighbor Appreciation Day photos show some activity CHARLOTTE AEROMODELERS INC This photo recent club meeting held Carolinas Aviation Museum Charlotte NC airplane background fullscale B-17 group foreground full-scale modelers BLISS lEAGUE AVP NORTH CAROLINA writes attending April council meeting AMA Headquarters amazed attention effort put forth unpaid leaders meeting somewhat casual President Dave Brown charge times made everything informative enjoyable District VPs present except Others including Doug Holland Executive VP Joyce Hager Executive Director several other AMA employees gave reports Joyce has AMA long time very dedicated according co workers According auditor AMA model non-profit organization has worked quite few appears lot assets brought about Executive VP Doug Holland through knowledge experience dealing situations wish AMA member could attend council meeting believe attitude appreciation would improve would thankful am Out space next month Go take kid flying 4October1999 143 flight line Li u LL L m J 1 11 LS AU 1 11 Iin Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico South Carolina Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avesue Brmisgham AL 35205 Phone 12051322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 E-mail ama@ocottnet WEB PAGE nttp/fmwmscottnetlama Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 37t3 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbelmina Chihasz 2826 Arhor Place Knonville TN 37917 John G Cooper 4768 Clnister Cone Memphis TN 38118 James Alvin 5426 Melmood Drive Jackson MS 39211 Michael Gregory 305 Rnckmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hensel 363 Briarmood 642 Meridian MS 39305 Louise Izzo 296 Huntridge Way Winteroprings FL 32709 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorniee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner PG Boo 4469 Colambus GA 31904-0469 Dr John Martin 2160 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 Fred Mulholland 15410 Stonecreek Ln Tampa FL 33613 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr. Smyrna GA 30082 Melvin Sires 76t Boardman Rd Aiken SC 29603 Lyman Slack 90155W 61st An Guienville FL 32608 Frank Tiane 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gainesoillo GA 30506 Lee Webster 1009 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 666 Boo 10397 Fajurdo PR 00739 Frequency Coordinator Tony Stillman 3702 N Pace Blvd Pensacola FL 32505 POone 650 434-0909 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207 W Sandcreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Woodvalley Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Computer Science Technology Expert Tom Rhodes 9 Nem York Blvd Beverly Hills FL 34465 Phone 352 527-0674 352 795-2362 Lets review Currently have excellent video tape Airplanes Fly lasting about 17 minutes Its good club meetings free you live District V also tape Partnerships help get flying field addition book Roberts Rules Order another book Websters Medical Dictionaiy First Aid Guide pamphlet Getting Keeping Flying Site available free you live District V can get AMA Rule Book AMA Headquarters Write E-mail District V E-mail address ama@scottnet read E-mail once day Ill pay shipping Ray Beckners E-mail . nave contact High County RC Also SMASH Seymour E-mail reply address does work Write Ray provide info What address Norman McGuffey editor Bradley Counry RC Model Airplane Club Flypaper now E-mails some club members newsletter saving S23 postage because members have signed up Gene Sargent E-mails cant find Art Johnson retired Air Force Col Delray Beach Can help Art see wrtte Andre Landrum Madison MI writes Thanks helping become AMA Leader Member Enclosed info requested included forthcoming s AMA District V Feel free edit out anything related what desire Andre will edit out nothing Everything looks peachy Thank attended day annual Mid South Championships 441 444 446 RC Gliders Sponsors North Alabama Silent Flyers events cross country stuff told year 101 entries sponsors very capable day models about 60 span no restrictions weight some being eight less ounces handlaunched can believe see circling thermals Ronald Swinehart CD overall action Huntsville AL what appeared Redstone Arsinal land Meet CD Al Clark above Al directed Hand Launch event gliders day eighth year entries over tncluding California Maryland Ohio above Johnney Johnson Flintville TN Chuck Anderson Tullahoma TN Chuck holding glider Also attended River City Challenge forRC Scale 511 512 520 ona Sunday Decatur Alabama MAC holds year Decatur Club has excellent field 60 x 600 paved runway Pictured above three important fliers including John Gustafson Charles Baker Jim Forthman model Z-Max 1300Z 26% scratch-built James Ray CD overall Sunday showed up Ed Teny charge everything picture next column Charles Baker again wife Melba Also sitting Victoria Charles Union MO model fine PT26 Associate Vice President Fred Mulholland represents AMA Tampa El area writes photo Pelicans Soaring Club unit West Pasco Model Pilots Association fly Tuesday Thursday morning L-R Bob Wargo Carl Schrader Paul Berry Frank Strummer Chuck Leisenfelt Al Schoenstein Jesus Plaja Vie Tyler Ray Gebauer Fred says power winch used tow up airplanes large small have good time have good friend Florida Bill Bell Bill Free Flight field son using has taken over progress resulting power poles have joined Port St Lucie SunDancers RC Club order enjoy larger field above snap Chris Christenson Andy Barron getting ready fly belong Port St Lucie SunDancers RC Club Bill says nice people allow him drop models occasionally good humor Thanks nice pictures Bill Everyone Indoor Free Flight familiar Dr John Martin Miami Indoor Aircraft Model Association MIAMA because priceless unique newsletter Dr John edits Also club club secretary Sidney Gilbert Sidney mailed snap info Dr John Wormley has started program within Sarasota County Recreation Department show kids ages eight twelve build little planes have flyoffs Dr Wormley behind Pierce Martin Brett Hunter Kevin Brockner Calli Pitman John Pitman Thanks nice pictures Sidney Model Aviation nois / Indiana/Kentucky Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60706-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708457-2177 sysbauer@charliecnxiitedx Associate Vice Presidents Illinois John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenmood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct St Charles MO 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Leex Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 123B Higginaville MO 64037 660 584-6284 Fax 660 584-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 httpUwewcsamiitedu/amadist6/indexhtm WAUKEGAN IL Club #777 Lake County Radio Control Club got together January 1 year enjoy some flying some chili Picture happy group Buzz Paricka TELL CITY IN Club #2460 Airmasters Radio Control Club has tradition last ten years get together New Years Day flying session no matter what weather first photo has club president Mark Johnson nursing life P-5 1 prior couple flights Takeoff landing runs quite short because snow Next have old eagle-eye flight instructor Randy Hayes overcoming frosted glasses 20 degree cold fly Most club members showed up four members put flights rest noshed chili sausage other goodies Information photos Doug Oleson FORT WAYNE IN Ron Ballard District VI AMP sent some fine pictures hobby show swap meet held Fort Wayne First have Wayne Doegnes beautiful A-b Warthog Lots great detail workmanship highest caliber Next have display model rockets Summit City Aerospace Club next have great looking RC boat Bob Kensill F-41 Cat done Hooters design about Ultimate done pink white blue Rob Olliver about great looking P-47 giant size lots detail Dave Faulk MOLINE IL Club #3457 Quad-City Skyraiders has held very successful fun-flys past couple years Last year spectator attendance over 1000 Dennis Witt club president sent couple pictures First have Rick Haney teaching new member fly shot some members aircraft club has 60 members HELP Does anyone know can get touch Ken Wells produced R/C Video Magazine No problem just need help project CB October1999 145 Talk about starting young Iowa Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Dave Gish Vice President 5435 St Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Tel 319 766-2202 Fax 319 766-4038 Associate Vice Presidents 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 albertschwartz@postofficeworldnetattnet East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 SOAPBOX No way last issue said would good Soapbox could eliminated Since Ive few controlled events event over open flying allowed open alright looked pilots heads opened up brains flew out dont think Ive ever seen mid-airs near-misses People people please use heads think about what about Oh well good stuff Below photograph John DiCosimo top place finisher division C Propeller Propulsion Plus event Science Olympiad state competition Minnesota John went place fifth national event John attends Lakeville High School Shown him Jim Ladwig several members Minneapolis Model Aero Club gave John assistance preparing event Greater Flint RC Club organized get kids involved aeromodeling Carey Hook sent pictures first class Albee Elementary School About 75 first graders participated balsa planes given kids courtesy Rogers Hobby Center What great idea Thanks helped out Shown below some pictures took giant fun fly sponsored Green Bay Model Airplane Club dont know time go Green Bay its either windy windy drizzling joke guys Seriously have good times Another large-size model event got held Oshkosh WI fun fly hosted Winnebago RC Flyers weather some best Ive flown since beginning season suppose guys going tell planned way super flying site Hope get keep forever Want yourself favor Make sure get Grand Event next year bring airplane Theres whole bunch open flying time lots other fun Read ad published Model Aviation Remember landing keep airspeed up Stalls produce horrible results Bye 4146 Model Aviation nsas Louisiana New Mesico / Oklahoma / Texas Dr Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817 599-7131 E-mail sfrank69@airmail net wwwAMA-Dist-8org Associate Vice Presidents George Aldrich 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 210 656-2021 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 254 662-5587 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126-1/2 SE 35th St Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon RI Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 4611 Gooch Dr Little Rock AR 72212 501 868-2604 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Gene Kent 2811 Cork Cove San Antonio TX 78230 210 308-8043 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Southwestern Aeromodeling Conference mark calendar now will AMA District VIII TX NM OK AR LA throughout United States convention gathering aeromodelers Arlington Texas Convention Center located between Dallas FtWorth TX 1-30 May 19-20 2000 scenic site between 1-30 ballpark Arlington TX fun family vacation site includes Six Flags Water Park vacation spot Texas Rangers area easy access air car minutes Dallas/Ft Worth Southwestern Aeromodeling Conference will produced no monetary risk AMA None black proceeds will divided between AMA scholarship fund AMA museum program full-blown trade show aeromodeling trade will accommodated welcomed will Giant Swap event two auctions no commission fees Friday evening Saturday afternoon will free static display awards free space AMA club AMA Special Interest Group set up display vendors area will available near cost decorated 10 x 10 booth vendors name booth table two chairs two vendors passes full price $9900 whole show will 50% discount AMA members preregister Regular admission $500 day AMA members preregister cost will two tickets $500 will preregistration will guaranteed swap table will $1000 day no standing lines rushing table spaces Vendors swappers will have separate time Friday morning set up prior public admission Southwestern Aeromodeling Conference will gathering modelers will lots space modelers network visit together informal lounge/rest area will focal point event will several technical symposia invited guest lecturers modeling field Mark Y2K calendar now MAY 1920 2000 Dallas/FtWorth Texas Arlington Convention Center Y2K bug does get us registration event vendors attendees will begin January 1 2000 further information contact above address AMAthe glue bonds modelers together 30% Extra 300S has beautiful unique black gold white color scheme Let share two ideas borrowed members newsletters Larks Club southwest Louisiana has business cards printed front side introduction club invitation join reverse has map flying field Simply presenting such business card spectators retail hobby stores continuous membership drive clubgreat idea Members helping members Orange County Radio Control Club newsletter has section PhDs read newsletters sent caught eye request post graduate degree modelers post hole diggers review recent disastrous crashes higher education perform post-crash reviews others may learn avoid previously made mistakes Members helping members So may better communicate share modeling information please ensure AMA chartered club has E-mail listing District VIII WWW site wwwAMA-Dist-8org Flying Fun Fellowship Dr Sandy Frank ber1999 147 Mr Mrs Ward Watts District VIII AVP Baton Rouge LA Rally Giants really combined modeling activities fun Grand Prairie Hawks club hosted 1999 IMAA Rally Giants 200 pilots registered event well-run event countless flights nonstop visiting horse trading models entire four-day event Jack Beauchamp Woodlands TX Rally Giants Laser 200 member Fighter Field club Al MacKinzie Bentonville AR Rally Giants beautiful Carden Jim Whiteside sent photo Randy Hammond cutting open house ribbon Brazoria County Modelers Associations newly purchased property 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 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 80919-1 788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Colorado Quickie 500 Race #3 held June 13 1999 PPRC Black Forest Field Hats off fine crew volunteer workers Frank Tuxworth Patrick Reilly Bob Vixie Steve Woestemeyer Hany Lehman Dave Hoffmann Gus Gustafson time effort contributed guys goes long way toward having successful event appreciate big thanks sponsors Aero Lettering provided pilot certificates two-way radios Custom Hobbies provided fuel discount props Colorado Hobby Products supplied equipment to believe wing literally stuck pylon pole pilot said 1 couldnt again tried also much discussion whether Dave Miller flew through Gus Gustafsons plane merely exploded went around south pylon group welcomed Bill Hayden Grand Junction made trip across mountains race us Bill turned very respectable performance first time racing Doug Beacham CD event Dave Miller providing back-up now winners Dave Miller COS Steve Barker Denver Andy Woodward Denver Don Johnson Pueblo Mike Farnsworth Niwot Doug Beacham COS Bill Hayden Grand Jct Bryant Johnson Broomfield 1st Gold 2nd Gold 3rd Gold 4th Gold tst Silver 2nd Silver 3rd Silver 4th Silver Race #4 will Mile Hi R/C Aurora July 11 Contact Jera Miller need info directions get Submined Jera Miller Front Range Quickie Racing Spruce Goose Flies Again Toil Spinner Longmont CO Saturday May 22 1999 hundreds people flocked shores Boulder Reservoir watch Scale replica Spruce Goose take air model weighs approximately 53 lbs has wingspan 12-fl over 8-ft long has working project tO years tt first started Marvin Lewis finished members Boulder Aeromodelers Society after Marvins death March 1997 flight scheduled about 9 am after slight delay Spruce Goose team prepared plane flight Once team comfortable working pilot Steve Croft signaled ready try takeoff As Croft taxiing plane upwind position takeoff left inboard engine quit team restarted engine turned plane back around taxi engine again cut out ensure best chance success plane pulled water worked cradle team constructed After engine checked plane put back water Croft made several attempts lift off sponsons would hit water cause plane spin top water final attempt Croft steered plane directly oncoming waves plane sped through water hit small wave causing jump air immediately came back down bounced surface water plane again rose air began porpoise After few oscillations plane crashed back water after reaching elevation about 20 feet After plane towed back visible damage broken prop possible broken engine mount minor tear fabric covering small crack fuselage Like original Spruce Goose maiden light Marvin Lewis Spruce Goose its planned flight Boulder team family Marvin Lewis currently trying find final home plane Crosswinds RC Aerobatics contest well-attended Twenty-eight contestants flew AMA classes FAt-F3A six rounds over two-day weekend June 5 6 t999 Classes fairly evenly divided although equal participation LAMA contest May did get see additional FAt-F3A flyer Chuck Smith Casper compete against LAMA flyer Bruce Thompson usual pure ecstasy see flights see such perfection especially witnessed both flyers come up through ranks makes judging worthwhile weather part outstanding pattern contest Saturday sunny pleasant too warm until third round time beastly south wind club named over years came up really caused problems flyers certainly glad brought lust-in-case jacket again Naturally skilled classes less affected expert flyers trouble tracking performing good geometric figures Tray Newmans takeoff Masters wind appeared give good shake three times Troys takeoff thought strange wind south because could see turbulent clouds coming west t turned around saw similar clouds positioned south tn addition wind clouds boiling west threat wet electric weather So Larry Falsetta CD called contest end third round Such vicious winds worse altitude take fun out flying judging passage cool front Saturday night Sunday turned out truly fabulous daycool light windsjust wonderful environment last three rounds glorious way end contest cream pattern represented two contestants Bruce Thompson LAMA Chuck Smith Casper discussion pattern contests often forget Masters class really top class AMA competition really no higher class graduate after Masters FAt category optional anyone enter no matter what skill level may same time FAt class international competition determines world champions therefore possibly prestigious dont really know what level Bruce aspires hasnt competed contest except locals would certainly competitive NATS Chuck course has flying FAI NATS intermittently several years has yet really break big time Whatever situation always pleasure watch two guys fly good demonstration what Pattern flying should tsman 1Mike Schauer 2Jack Donahue 3Loren Hayes 4Randy Graham 5Larry Larson Intermediate 1Doug Idler 2Kevin Kelsey 3Bruce Hayes 4Neil Miles 5Bruce Reins 6Jeff Hill 7Dave Loshbaugh 8Mike Yearly Advanced 1 Mark Hample 2 Bill Chester 3 Dave Miller 4 Larry Falsetta 5 Darwin Idler 6 Kurt Bozarth Masters 1 Tiny Newman 2 John Neilson 3 Chuck Schone 4 Rob Kelly 5 Dennis Bastain 6 Jeff Charish 7 Rich Lindberg 148 Model Aviation F1 11 [1 aTU 1 1 Arizona California Guam Hawaii Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 55271 Phone/Fax 602 728-9400 E-mail richh@primenetcom http/Iwwwama-1 Ocorn/sma Darwin Barrie Scottsdale 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 ISee teat months column additional AVPs Coordinatorsi Congratulations District X members Mark Rudner Santa Ana CA Derrek Tan Fullerton CA Eighteen-year-old Mark Rudner top ranking AMA scholarship award recipient 1999 Mark also co-captain Troy High School National Science Olympiad team competing May 1999 championship Chicago IL Derrick Tan 15 sophomore Troy High School also member 15member team placed second Propeller Propulsion event earning him silver medal Science Olympiad competition divided two separate divisions high school junior high includes 30 science engineering events such event Propeller Propulsion event contestants tasked designing rubber-powered Indoor Free Flight model weighing no less 10 grams maximum wingspan 25 centimeters Derrick Tan previously competed Propeller Propulsion event junior high level placing first region second state competition Derrick has since honed skills help two-time US FAt Indoor World Champion Steve Brown 1999 National Science Olympiad Derrick approached all-time best score 2 minutes 57 seconds very impressive 2 minute 19 second flight Derricks time four seconds behind leader earning him second place silver medal national Olympiad competition begins regional level teams around country compete standing within state Individual medals awarded individual achievement however aggregate score official events approximately 23 determines teams overall ranking competition Troy High School two teams California qualifying nationals help Mark Derrick Troy team won national championship high school division consistently attaining top individual scores across board events Congratulations Mark Derrick entire Troy High School Team Also thanks Chuck Rudner providing background information story Till next time . Keepem safe Keepem flyn ber1999 149 Associate Vice Presidents Fifteen-year-old AMA member Derrick Tan Troy High School Fullerton CA part high schools 15member team selected attend 1999 National Science Olympiad Championships held Chicago past May Derrick competed Propeller Propulsion event rubber-powered Indoor Free Flight took home silver medal official time 2 minutes 19 seconds gorgeous Quaker sporting Quaker Oats insignia built flown Philip J Herrerah Fullerton CA Phils Quaker 20 such aircraft launched attempt fly record number Quaker aircraft simultaneously record trial hosted Ventura County Comets conducted club field May 221999 Clarey Aimes CD George Crabtree officiate 10th annual Blacksheep Championship held May 29-31 annual Free Flight extravaganza sponsored Blacksheep Squadron San Fernando Valley flown Memorial Day weekend Taft CA Three generations Marsh family Ken R Mike L Mike Marsh Jr participated Quaker fly-in Ken resides Ventura County Mike Dad Big Bear Lake Above Don Martin puts final turns rubber-powered Flying Aces Moth Below Don launches final round Championship Line-up Quaker aircraft before launch aircraft launched successfully resulting record total 20 Quaker aircraft flown simultaneously years achievement surpassed last years record 15 aircraft team Ron Scott pilot Chris Weiser owner logged longest flight time just over 43 minutes takeoff landing Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 Eniail vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 26405 SE 160th St Issaqush WA 98027 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 56101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincoft 4400 Gray Wolf Dr Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Bos 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98360 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Its amazing truly nice people model airplanes just lost Fred Kinnard Fred genuinely friendly giving person spent hundreds hours young people teaching way things fly sending out build own wings Fred very good person have club hard worker never afraid scut work done anyone can said angels thats Fred going miss him very much AVP Mike Hazel sent following words photos about 1999 NW Control Line Regionals Roseburg OR Northwests big once again held over Memorial Day weekend Roseburg OR Regional Airport fairgrounds Scale flying annex Exactly one-hundred competitors showed up three day CL extravaganza along countless spectators both modelers non-modelers alike well over three-hundred event entries believed record Entry levels appeared up Combat Racing Speed events Unfortunately other thing up wind area known its calm weather Mother Nature didnt supply usual calm air wind strong day competition easing up just slightly Sunday couple events canceled due high winds surprisingly some aircraft casualties things considered wasnt too bad few entrants opted sit out spent time like like conversing fellow modelers about planes engines flying inevitable subject just wait until next year Kudos hard working tndividuals labored make probably finest Control Line meet nation Folks over Northwest labor pool main source modeler-power comes Umpqua Valley Modelers Eugene Propspinners Western Oregon Control Line Flyers Thanks other Control Line news Northwests own regional newsletter Flying Lines observed 20-year anniversary its founding earlier year newsletter has part glue has helped make CL flying activities popular region Typical contents include contest reports technical data specific event information classified ads photos general discussion Control Line scene special issue commemorating 20year anniversary very well received last May information regarding Flying Lines can contact AVP Mike Hazel last major Control Line event year will Really Racing/Fall Follies double contest held October 8 9 site will Bill Riegel Model Airpark Salem Oregon Several racing events will flown Saturday Precision Aerobatics will take place Sunday Drop watch fly Information meet can also contacting AVP Mike Hazel Jet Speed entries Loren Howard planes Thomas designs feature aluminum construction Grant Hiestands Regionals Float Plane entry Pseudo Schneider built Bruce Tharpe Venture 60 kit uses Astro Cobalt 40 geared 18 cells District officers out among modelers area day AVP fortunate have several excellent people holding down relatively thankless jobs Chick Young stalwart RAMS club has AVP since shortly after became Vice President Chick Young some stuff Photo Randy Smithhisler Chick has involved hobby over fifty years talents include organizing model clubs keeping alive functioning large part existence Puyallup EXPO Back RAMS Show Doc Brooks right hand man transition made aegis Mount Rainier club Bob Pfeiffer Chick stayed thick turns out Chick going retire AVP position said quit being VP Im quitting too So Chick has thanks well hes worked years giving helping hand modelers Bill Harburg Corvallis sent photos Bell-AirR/C Club Big Bird Bellingham early June some May Float fly Amity pond Gerry Becker Bell-Air Big Bird plan-built Bristol Brownie Bob Govro sets up Ed Rhodes holds Amity As some will have noticed will candidate election VP Thanks have supported efforts make organization perhaps little better attuned needs modelers became VP Model Aviation 11hI-1Iif1m1{ Joe Beshar Coordinator 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Fax 201 261-0223 Tel 201 261-1281 FindingPreservingMaintaining LandfillsIdeal Flying Sites Over last few years have discovered closed landfills providing new flying sites clubs Ashland Cloud Chasers MAC Kershaw County Science Park successes have documented Model Aviation modelers landfills coming together create win-win situation everyone involved modelers landfill operators community successes have occurred because hard work dedication local modelers landfill administrators Through efforts AMA Flying Site Assistance program largest disposal companies United States has recognized beneficial relationships developing has gone extra step help modelers acquiring flying sites company Waste Management Inc Houston Texas have provided Academy list area regional managers including addresses phone numbers have given permission contact individuals What follows quoted letter Ms Leslie Shannon Waste Management Inc recently sent via Fax list companys area regional mangers may contact inquire about potential use some closed landfill sites flying fields radiocontrolled aircraft Permission would course up please consider note okay contact managers list sent What means AMA members Waste Management Inc finds benefits model aircraft activity landfills worthwhile will pave way discussions take place sites discussions will help establish feasibility model aircraft activity landfill based determination Waste Management manager involved order AMA helpful possible endeavor organizing Waste Management information will useful local level will distribute lists regional basis according Waste Management Incs five regional designations Atlantic Area Eastern Area Midwest Area Southern Area Western Area example club Pennsylvania contact Flying Site Assistance Program information will provided information pertinent Eastern Area Pennsylvania Region landfill area operated Waste Management Inc please contact Joe Beshar headed address Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters assistance will help determine needs provide appropriate information help other way necessary certainly appreciate cooperation Waste Management Ms Shannon have provided AMA trnly valuable resource 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 Call Flying Site Success Stories Club Presidents Newsletter Editors membership would like know about flying site success story vital stories shared may learn apply sound methods acquiring flying sites heartbeat aeromodeling Please send article headed address ber 1999 151 LlDrr ts will done nearest 1/4 hour $25/hr $30/hr $3 5/hr Please specific information required try limit request issue/question needs extensive may wish come Library person hire someone to
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/10
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Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/10
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News View HQ Seepage 176 Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 ru-uiu rs] Gordon Schimmel AMA Education Committee Member time tine column will focus someone has accomplished lot promote educational programs young people inaugurate new feature begin profile Tom Sanders native Pennsylvania Jan simple Free Flight models fifteen years hobby Tom Sanders clearly remembers being mentored dads best friend suggested flying model lesson science math invited out field hand launch some gliders Once launched Thermic 20 boomer settled grass watch go out sight time disappeared cloud discussed relevant aspects Newtonian physics aerodynamics glider demonstrated way home went discuss powered aircraft same principles play part operation other machines came home excited telling Mom Dad about learned better yet glider taught Tom has never forgotten early mentor credits him igniting interest Free Flight models machines work also experience led him job Education Director Midwest Products position has used help redesign activities two programs enhancing tens thousands middle high school students understanding flight first met Tom several years ago made presentation Academys Education Committee described became involved Technology Student Associations TSA national glider-building event local club Scale Old Timers Society Philadelphia lost its local Indoor flying site club volunteered put Indoor show Perkasie Pennsylvania barter use gym new flying site assistant principal impressed asked could help schools TSA club glider competition time didnt know anything about TSA have since learned organization made up 700000 members middle high school technology education students industrial arts conversant current educational terminology didnt take long discover kids having much trouble flying planes design parameters using essentially made projects unflyable students frustrated event verge being eliminated Tom stepped forward offered set up new design criteria eventsomething would permit students begin get flights longer took judge start stop watch addition came up catapult launching stick eliminated difficult hand launches level playing field contestant Now known ISA circles Flight Challenge winning times posted recent ISA nationals Tulsa pushing 25 seconds ISA students high school level treated brand-new event year dubbed Flight Endurance event Originally contest another hand-launched glider event Tom convinced TSA officials convert rubber-powered Rise-Off-Ground model vast improvement notes airplanes P-24 types what Dick Baxter experienced school volunteer calls Pennyplanes steroids over 200 planes flying high time exciting flight over two minutes Tom soon discovered another schoolbased competition Science Olympiad SO organized science teachers runs pretty much same TSA connected science curricula same way ISA connected technology curricula event draws over onemillion students year several thousand begin flight regional level Through tier system similar national basketball finals work way up nationals held different city year SO interested changing paper glider contest contacted ideas discussion led another after hours talk demonstrations Propeller Propulsion event born first type event molded around flying rubber power indoors Note didnt say indoor rubber minimum weight 10 grams truck AMA standards course Tom has vested interest through position Midwest Products promoting use Free Flight models classrooms However believes strongly AMA has similar vested interest promoting Indoor Outdoor flying sites understand have view big picture ISA SO teams get about same support athletic teams school districts Anyone involved helping become successful makes points local school board Whether indoors out doesnt hurt clubs gain some clout positive support good neighbor opportunities clubs should pass up chance open important doors So plenty motivation preserving expanding number flying sites addition competitions create general interest hobby can translate junior memberships creating new demographics model aviation point quite simple AMA needs focused world education Model aviation slowly getting back schools some cases activities being written directed wellintentioned unqualified inexperienced people AMA members have opportunity present themselves experts model building flying manner meets needs standards educators have go students mostly class after-school groups focus academic pursuits enhance knowledge having fun clear Tom hasnt forgotten early mentor hopes carry through tradition work ISA SO challenges us accept invitation join what positive rewarding experience teacher well student believes everyone wins bargain work over past few years has strong positive impact thousands students time well-organized sports disorganized video games challenge need address Model Aviation ecutive Council Meeting Highlights following motions made July 12 1999 Executive Council Meeting Muncie Indiana should noted District III Vice President out country time meeting submitted vote writing motions presented review prior meeting motions below part unofficial minutes meeting next quarterly Council meeting Questions/comments o MOTION Moved C Bauer VI seconded C Foreman IV accept Nominating Committee report recommendation Nominees EVP VP III VP VII VP XI C D Holland Bob Brown Dave Gish Bruce Nelson Al Culver MOTION passed 12 yes II IV V VI VII IX X XI FVP NAA 1 no VIII MOTION II Moved R Miller IX seconded D Holland EVP accept recommendation Scholarship Committee Selected Names John D Best James G Buescher William R Lutz Jeffrey Pfeifer Mark Rudner Chris F Wenburg Andrew L Wineinger Motion passed unanimously MOTION III Moved hy R Miller IX seconded W De Cou II accept Safety Committee addition Safety Code follows AMA ORGANIZED RC RACING EVENT SAFETY CODE An RC racing event whether AMA Rule Book event model aircraft compete flight over prescribed course objective finishing course faster determine winner 1 organized racing event contestants callers officials course a All officials callers contestants must properly wear helmets OSHA DOT ANSI SNELL NOCSAE approved comparable standard race course b All officials occupying safety cages must wear protective eyewear c All course judge officials located course must properly located positioned inside barrier cages meet AMA approved RC Racing Barrier Cage requirements set forth EC actions October 24 1998 d On course defined mean area beyond pilot/staging area actual flying takes place 2 will fly model aircraft organized racing event does comply paragraph 1 above allows models over 20 pounds unless competition event AMA sanctioned Approved AMA Executive Council action 7/12/99 MOTION passed 12 yes II IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI FVP NAA no III M OTION IV Moved F McCollough XI seconded R Miller IX rescind MOTION 4 October 20 1984 October 20 1984 MOTION 4 Moved J Worth ED seconded J Scarborough X proceed travel agency plan outlined Mr de Ronza MOTION passed unanimously M OTION V Moved E MeCollough XI seconded W De Cou II establish number AVPs District Xl 10 MOTION passed unanimously M OTION VI Moved J MeNeill V seconded Bauer VI establish number AVPs District V 20 MOTION passed 11 yes II III IV V VI VII VIII X XI EVP NAA 1 Abstain IX M OTION VII Moved C Bauer VI seconded Foreman IV donate $10000 2003 Committee become corporate sponsor contribution designated support work Kites Wrights project MOTION passed unanimously Award Recommendations Superior Service Awards Distinguished Service Awards Fellowship Award 12 3 awards approved acclaimation October1999 137 intil ut Vice Pr 4jI V7Vj J~U D Ie]IU Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 column am presenting balance sheet am sure have waited breathlessly Total assets after deduction accumulated depreciation $13706979 Deducting total liabilities leaves net asset value S8647969 AMA continues grow presently strong financial condition will present ratios wish can compute ones interested otherwise wish say investment safe Before get involved numbers would like share story Recently brother underwent rather serious surgical procedure head cleared anesthesia called said cancel funeral flowers send fruit Needless say got good report Until later. 4THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION DECEMBER 31 1998 AND 1997 ASSETS 1998 CURRENT ASSETS Cash cash equivalents Receivables Inventory Cost Prepaid insurance Prepaid membership costs Prepaid IMS expenses Prepaid expenses Prepaid taxes $ 3834665 111746 199968 130745 212980 17978 26333 4500 Total Current Assets 4538915 INVESTMENTS 3326037 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Land improvements Buildings improvements Computers software Museum contents library Furniture equipment Vehicles 2746496 2446844 1178967 175873 830181 98599 Total Cost Less accumulated depreciation OTHER ASSETS Goodwill accumulated amortization $3612 Mortgage note receivable Life memberships receivable 7476960 .J4925 5482935 96388 245834 16870 359092 1997 $ 3308262 191404 149240 120570 253145 21495 4044116 2969571 2746496 2422934 984628 175873 753486 7194089 1603008 5591081 247829 19400 267 229 MUSEUM COLLECTION IATh 138 Model Aviation 4 Remember put AMA WILL establish CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST iour lifetime income may make gifts AMA Cash Securities Insurance Gems Real Estate Etc Charitable Remainder Trust provides Immediate Income Tax Deduction Lifetime Income for you spouse other beneficiary Reduction Estate Taxes Money Favorite Charities Interested Contact AMA Executive Director Joyce Hager 765 287-1256 ext 200 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable Current maturities mortgage payable capital lease obligations Accrued expenses Competition funds escrow Deferred membership revenue Deferred IMS revenue Total Current Liabilities DEFERRED MEMBERSHIP REVENUE LONG-TERM LIABILITIES Mortgage payable net current maturities Obligations under capital lease net current maturities Total Liabilities NET ASSETS Unrestricted net assets Unrestricted net assets available operations Designated Executive Council contingencies Temporarily restricted net assets Site development Scholarships awards Other programs Total Net Assets October1999 139 1998 $ 91100 44101 63814 3756121 62748 680498 70675 751 173 5059010 1997 $30003 76390 44289 47968 3852230 4050880 311121 741985 100252 842 237 5204238 3610165 3940000 7550 165 30952 35668 50974 117594 7 66 77 59 j7j 4291531 3 940 000 8231531 250673 32984 132781 416438 8647969 $ 13706979 in]kbl1[eiE1 Is] bin Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1 828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 Richard Sherman 30 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Andrew Argenio 3 Sheila Ave Smithfield RI 02917 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator TBA first three photos left over last months column ~2 Rochester NH Club May 16 1999 visited Rochester Club day other clubs area invited participate open flying cookout day provide modelers chance fly another field associate other modelers intent rotate among clubs club would host such day good weather good attendance continuous flying day long different types aircraft seems good concept hope continues Berwick ME Flying Eagles Club June 61999 day Eagles hosted other clubs Again event wellattended weather beautiful club field privately-owned sod farm club looking new members interested contact 781 934-6248 will put touch proper people would like say really good time both clubs people met great Model Aviation area Berwick field Bob Prewitt prepares fly biplane Note safety fencing number cars parking lot Paul Mannings Constellation Chet dough londonderry NH X Cell 60 Helicopter gave demo flights spectators Rupert Kossmala HA-I Russ Bartlett Spacewalker ARF Bob Robertshaw fleet Control Line airplanes Bob Mercia Gull Wing Stinson Note model HMS Endeavor Bob background Cooking area Rochester Club field Bob Prewitt assists Bob Robertshaw starting engine demo flight kI 11 L1 mum i — New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07g20-1308 Phone O8 221-1666 Fax g08 221-~7 decou@idtnet Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Highlstown NJ 08520-4501 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 109W Edward St Iselan NJ 05830 Dave Mathewson Box 613 Camillus NY 13031 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodem 407 Willow Street Lockport NY 14094 Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock Court Saugerlies NY 12477 Adam BattIer 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithtield Dr Endicolt NY 137604329 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 53 Airport Dr Dswego County Airport Fulton NY 13069 315 598-6093 Potpourri month have file fitil things youve sent Thanks first picture submitted George Leu daughter Kristen placed first Junior event years WRAM show first effort Dynaflite PT19 Junior category participants WRAM officials pictured L-R Jim Onarato Kurt Settembre Kristen Leu Dan Carozza Tito Rodriquez Mat Pecoroni Tom Perkins Mt Laurel NJ submitted picture scratch-built F4F Wildcat used set Bob Karlsson plans effort Tom says took year build gear alone year-and-a-half entire project ship has 75-inch span uses Saito 150 4-stroke power Eight servos provide control including working split flaps says flight characteristics great Nice effort Tom Larry Katz provided interesting piece concerning establishment program senior citizens developed newly chartered club Greenbriar Woodlands Model Builders Toms River NJ reasons senior population provides fertile ground re recruitment model aviation model building integral part early teen pre-teen experience also during era aviation unique awe-inspiring space exploration computer age today Seniors also witnessed growth importance aviation victory World War II exploits pioneers such Wiley Post Wrong Way Corrigan Charles Lindbergh Amelia Earhardt mind Greenbriar Woodlands Model Builders newly chartered AMA club New Jersey senior citizen community proposed program reintroduce model aviation retirees Although small number seven members represented over 300 years model building experience offered provide program communitys Mens Club members ranged age mid-60s 80 years Nearly three-fourths group indicated youthful introduction model aviation included Outdoor Rubber some tow-line gliders Control Line model building flying also fact addition model building experience seniors possess financial security have need occupy free time What better way enjoy wonderful technical advances present day model aviation Once date approved publicity included flyers throughout community community newsletter article closed circuit television announcements word mouth program consisted large display model airplanes spanning facet hobby including Peanut Rubber Indoor Rubber Electric both Outdoor Indoor slow flyers plus RC aircraft encompassing Old Timers l/2A Texaco gliders AREs 1/4 Scale models program also included background information about AMA 28-minute video produced Academy Because Model Airplanes brief history model aviation concentrated time period 1930s 1940s comparisons various building techniques products today Another discussion included RC model building flying final talk involved Electric models including Indoor slow flyers Club members also produced dozens gliders using tops egg crates attendees encouraged distribute grandchildren However enthralled gliders flying characteristics seemed enjoy testing themselves course jury still out reenter sport hobby No doubt some will Others may influence grandchildren using foam gliders future benefits such program unknown present day goodwill exposure can help immensely first dividend permission use community clubhouse Indoor RC Rubber model flying Leon Shulman lovely wife June display Vintage RC Society Hall Fame plaque Howard McEntee medal Longtime modeler Leon Shulman Metuchen NJ inducted Vintage RC Society Radio Control Hall Fame lifetime membership Society 1999 WRAM Westchester Radio Aero Modelers show White Plains NY Additionally Leon given prestigious Howard McEntee medal recognition outstanding contributions advancement RC aeromodeling awards presented annually show WRAMs given recognition outstanding contributors Innovators hobby Radio Control Howard McFntee himself early developer experimenter instrumental helping new hobby start its development toward amazingly reliable RC systems have today McEntee passed away 1972 club began award McEntees name would recognize others pioneering spirit accomplishments exemplified its namesake second award given Vintage RC Society organization dedicated preservation Radio Control history achievements electronic airframe design pioneers made RC best hobby/sport world awards highest honors given today pioneers Leon started hobby Radio Control early 1940s helped test fly early RC models two pioneers Joe Raspanti Ben Shereshaw already hobby active designer flier Free Flight models always desire have ability control models ground During WWII Air Force pilot flew several different full-size aircraft radio control anti-aircraft targets flew inside cockpit also pilotless aircraft via radio control nearby flying Mother RC airplane ber 1999 141 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 43226-2006 614 861-1643 David H Ellis 5261 OeWin Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1200 304 776-1406 Nelson Gould 1644 Idaho Street Allentonn PA 16103-8519 610 797-6597 Donald Klopp 637 Ham/ton Court Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0126 Frank NolI 5492 Waterloo Road Oayton OH 40456 937 435-6232 Joe Otto 13065 Heath Road Chesterland OH 44026-3225 440 726-0165 E-mail JO0oAMA@AOLcom Matthew Turowski R R 63 Boo 264 Oogwood Orive Orums PA 18222 717 766-0661 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranhrook Orive PO Boo 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 16704 717 267-6970 year members District III elect representative Academys Council Please exercise right vote have used AMA frequency scanner district apologize long wait rectify purchased additional scanner already use think frequency problem area contact Vice President borrow scanner Chances problem exists equipment using Another new item tabletop display very nice way introduce Academy mall show modeling function big problem exists . no pictures materials exemplify District III would interested involving club please send pictures patch whatever Bob Brown MANSFIELD RIC SOCIETY past 16 years Mansfield R/C Society has produced annual Quarter Scale Air Fair Shelby Ohio Known Home R/C Hospitality event continues grow under very capable direction its event director Dick Sheppard AVPs Joe Vislay Frank Noll attended meet Dick Sheppard keeps eye transmitter impound Check out great Boeing 314 Clipper pit line endless NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA RADIO CONTROL CLUB Last spring Academy asked Northeast Philadelphia Radio Control Club its representative East Coast Hobby Show Philadelphia club graciously accepted provided positive input attendees Mid-Atlantic Modelers Association Bucks County R/C Club also tremendous display show NEPRCC President Adam R Smith Jr Vice President Brad Copeland Sr relax after day representing Academy Volunteers Robert Kolmetzky Brad Copeland Allen Applebaum Ken Lenke attend questions asked Mid-Atlantic Modelers Association flight demonstration Philadelphia Bucks County RC Club raffle helped clubs treasury Oxford Valley mall show another function NPRCC assistance its neighboring club Pegasus club filled 2500 square feet mall created biggest best displays area An overhead view NEPRCC mall show Ken Lenke demonstrates buddy box interested party 142 Model Aviation key Mackay announcing U] F iI[iLU 1 transmitter impound area Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland /Nortti Carolina Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 252 441-5855 Fax 252 441-6554 CHUCKAMAVP@aoIcom Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 410 969-9356 E-Mail bbabura@junocom Randy Elliott 103 Virginia Court Pulaski VA 24301 Home Phone 540 980-8461 Office Phone 540 994-2316 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757421-4545 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 have new e-mail address CHUCKAMAVP@aolcom Lots input Column month goes HAMPTON ROADS RADIO CONTROL CLUB The following photos third annual Spring Fun Fly April 17 Lone Star Lakes Park Suffolk VA photo banquet Friday photo shows flightline Saturday very friendly club nice flying stte SOUTHWEST AREA PARK R/C MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB photo Ron Konkus keeping things moving TOC Maryland Fly-In Competition 1999 CHESAPEAKE BAY RADIO CONTROL CLUB CBRC field open neighbors third annual Neighbor Appreciation Day photos show some activity CHARLOTTE AEROMODELERS INC This photo recent club meeting held Carolinas Aviation Museum Charlotte NC airplane background fullscale B-17 group foreground full-scale modelers BLISS lEAGUE AVP NORTH CAROLINA writes attending April council meeting AMA Headquarters amazed attention effort put forth unpaid leaders meeting somewhat casual President Dave Brown charge times made everything informative enjoyable District VPs present except Others including Doug Holland Executive VP Joyce Hager Executive Director several other AMA employees gave reports Joyce has AMA long time very dedicated according co workers According auditor AMA model non-profit organization has worked quite few appears lot assets brought about Executive VP Doug Holland through knowledge experience dealing situations wish AMA member could attend council meeting believe attitude appreciation would improve would thankful am Out space next month Go take kid flying 4October1999 143 flight line Li u LL L m J 1 11 LS AU 1 11 Iin Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico South Carolina Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avesue Brmisgham AL 35205 Phone 12051322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 E-mail ama@ocottnet WEB PAGE nttp/fmwmscottnetlama Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 37t3 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbelmina Chihasz 2826 Arhor Place Knonville TN 37917 John G Cooper 4768 Clnister Cone Memphis TN 38118 James Alvin 5426 Melmood Drive Jackson MS 39211 Michael Gregory 305 Rnckmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hensel 363 Briarmood 642 Meridian MS 39305 Louise Izzo 296 Huntridge Way Winteroprings FL 32709 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorniee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner PG Boo 4469 Colambus GA 31904-0469 Dr John Martin 2160 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 Fred Mulholland 15410 Stonecreek Ln Tampa FL 33613 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr. Smyrna GA 30082 Melvin Sires 76t Boardman Rd Aiken SC 29603 Lyman Slack 90155W 61st An Guienville FL 32608 Frank Tiane 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gainesoillo GA 30506 Lee Webster 1009 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 666 Boo 10397 Fajurdo PR 00739 Frequency Coordinator Tony Stillman 3702 N Pace Blvd Pensacola FL 32505 POone 650 434-0909 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207 W Sandcreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Woodvalley Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Computer Science Technology Expert Tom Rhodes 9 Nem York Blvd Beverly Hills FL 34465 Phone 352 527-0674 352 795-2362 Lets review Currently have excellent video tape Airplanes Fly lasting about 17 minutes Its good club meetings free you live District V also tape Partnerships help get flying field addition book Roberts Rules Order another book Websters Medical Dictionaiy First Aid Guide pamphlet Getting Keeping Flying Site available free you live District V can get AMA Rule Book AMA Headquarters Write E-mail District V E-mail address ama@scottnet read E-mail once day Ill pay shipping Ray Beckners E-mail . nave contact High County RC Also SMASH Seymour E-mail reply address does work Write Ray provide info What address Norman McGuffey editor Bradley Counry RC Model Airplane Club Flypaper now E-mails some club members newsletter saving S23 postage because members have signed up Gene Sargent E-mails cant find Art Johnson retired Air Force Col Delray Beach Can help Art see wrtte Andre Landrum Madison MI writes Thanks helping become AMA Leader Member Enclosed info requested included forthcoming s AMA District V Feel free edit out anything related what desire Andre will edit out nothing Everything looks peachy Thank attended day annual Mid South Championships 441 444 446 RC Gliders Sponsors North Alabama Silent Flyers events cross country stuff told year 101 entries sponsors very capable day models about 60 span no restrictions weight some being eight less ounces handlaunched can believe see circling thermals Ronald Swinehart CD overall action Huntsville AL what appeared Redstone Arsinal land Meet CD Al Clark above Al directed Hand Launch event gliders day eighth year entries over tncluding California Maryland Ohio above Johnney Johnson Flintville TN Chuck Anderson Tullahoma TN Chuck holding glider Also attended River City Challenge forRC Scale 511 512 520 ona Sunday Decatur Alabama MAC holds year Decatur Club has excellent field 60 x 600 paved runway Pictured above three important fliers including John Gustafson Charles Baker Jim Forthman model Z-Max 1300Z 26% scratch-built James Ray CD overall Sunday showed up Ed Teny charge everything picture next column Charles Baker again wife Melba Also sitting Victoria Charles Union MO model fine PT26 Associate Vice President Fred Mulholland represents AMA Tampa El area writes photo Pelicans Soaring Club unit West Pasco Model Pilots Association fly Tuesday Thursday morning L-R Bob Wargo Carl Schrader Paul Berry Frank Strummer Chuck Leisenfelt Al Schoenstein Jesus Plaja Vie Tyler Ray Gebauer Fred says power winch used tow up airplanes large small have good time have good friend Florida Bill Bell Bill Free Flight field son using has taken over progress resulting power poles have joined Port St Lucie SunDancers RC Club order enjoy larger field above snap Chris Christenson Andy Barron getting ready fly belong Port St Lucie SunDancers RC Club Bill says nice people allow him drop models occasionally good humor Thanks nice pictures Bill Everyone Indoor Free Flight familiar Dr John Martin Miami Indoor Aircraft Model Association MIAMA because priceless unique newsletter Dr John edits Also club club secretary Sidney Gilbert Sidney mailed snap info Dr John Wormley has started program within Sarasota County Recreation Department show kids ages eight twelve build little planes have flyoffs Dr Wormley behind Pierce Martin Brett Hunter Kevin Brockner Calli Pitman John Pitman Thanks nice pictures Sidney Model Aviation nois / Indiana/Kentucky Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60706-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708457-2177 sysbauer@charliecnxiitedx Associate Vice Presidents Illinois John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenmood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct St Charles MO 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Leex Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 123B Higginaville MO 64037 660 584-6284 Fax 660 584-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 httpUwewcsamiitedu/amadist6/indexhtm WAUKEGAN IL Club #777 Lake County Radio Control Club got together January 1 year enjoy some flying some chili Picture happy group Buzz Paricka TELL CITY IN Club #2460 Airmasters Radio Control Club has tradition last ten years get together New Years Day flying session no matter what weather first photo has club president Mark Johnson nursing life P-5 1 prior couple flights Takeoff landing runs quite short because snow Next have old eagle-eye flight instructor Randy Hayes overcoming frosted glasses 20 degree cold fly Most club members showed up four members put flights rest noshed chili sausage other goodies Information photos Doug Oleson FORT WAYNE IN Ron Ballard District VI AMP sent some fine pictures hobby show swap meet held Fort Wayne First have Wayne Doegnes beautiful A-b Warthog Lots great detail workmanship highest caliber Next have display model rockets Summit City Aerospace Club next have great looking RC boat Bob Kensill F-41 Cat done Hooters design about Ultimate done pink white blue Rob Olliver about great looking P-47 giant size lots detail Dave Faulk MOLINE IL Club #3457 Quad-City Skyraiders has held very successful fun-flys past couple years Last year spectator attendance over 1000 Dennis Witt club president sent couple pictures First have Rick Haney teaching new member fly shot some members aircraft club has 60 members HELP Does anyone know can get touch Ken Wells produced R/C Video Magazine No problem just need help project CB October1999 145 Talk about starting young Iowa Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Dave Gish Vice President 5435 St Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Tel 319 766-2202 Fax 319 766-4038 Associate Vice Presidents 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 albertschwartz@postofficeworldnetattnet East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 SOAPBOX No way last issue said would good Soapbox could eliminated Since Ive few controlled events event over open flying allowed open alright looked pilots heads opened up brains flew out dont think Ive ever seen mid-airs near-misses People people please use heads think about what about Oh well good stuff Below photograph John DiCosimo top place finisher division C Propeller Propulsion Plus event Science Olympiad state competition Minnesota John went place fifth national event John attends Lakeville High School Shown him Jim Ladwig several members Minneapolis Model Aero Club gave John assistance preparing event Greater Flint RC Club organized get kids involved aeromodeling Carey Hook sent pictures first class Albee Elementary School About 75 first graders participated balsa planes given kids courtesy Rogers Hobby Center What great idea Thanks helped out Shown below some pictures took giant fun fly sponsored Green Bay Model Airplane Club dont know time go Green Bay its either windy windy drizzling joke guys Seriously have good times Another large-size model event got held Oshkosh WI fun fly hosted Winnebago RC Flyers weather some best Ive flown since beginning season suppose guys going tell planned way super flying site Hope get keep forever Want yourself favor Make sure get Grand Event next year bring airplane Theres whole bunch open flying time lots other fun Read ad published Model Aviation Remember landing keep airspeed up Stalls produce horrible results Bye 4146 Model Aviation nsas Louisiana New Mesico / Oklahoma / Texas Dr Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817 599-7131 E-mail sfrank69@airmail net wwwAMA-Dist-8org Associate Vice Presidents George Aldrich 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 210 656-2021 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 254 662-5587 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126-1/2 SE 35th St Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon RI Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 4611 Gooch Dr Little Rock AR 72212 501 868-2604 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Gene Kent 2811 Cork Cove San Antonio TX 78230 210 308-8043 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Southwestern Aeromodeling Conference mark calendar now will AMA District VIII TX NM OK AR LA throughout United States convention gathering aeromodelers Arlington Texas Convention Center located between Dallas FtWorth TX 1-30 May 19-20 2000 scenic site between 1-30 ballpark Arlington TX fun family vacation site includes Six Flags Water Park vacation spot Texas Rangers area easy access air car minutes Dallas/Ft Worth Southwestern Aeromodeling Conference will produced no monetary risk AMA None black proceeds will divided between AMA scholarship fund AMA museum program full-blown trade show aeromodeling trade will accommodated welcomed will Giant Swap event two auctions no commission fees Friday evening Saturday afternoon will free static display awards free space AMA club AMA Special Interest Group set up display vendors area will available near cost decorated 10 x 10 booth vendors name booth table two chairs two vendors passes full price $9900 whole show will 50% discount AMA members preregister Regular admission $500 day AMA members preregister cost will two tickets $500 will preregistration will guaranteed swap table will $1000 day no standing lines rushing table spaces Vendors swappers will have separate time Friday morning set up prior public admission Southwestern Aeromodeling Conference will gathering modelers will lots space modelers network visit together informal lounge/rest area will focal point event will several technical symposia invited guest lecturers modeling field Mark Y2K calendar now MAY 1920 2000 Dallas/FtWorth Texas Arlington Convention Center Y2K bug does get us registration event vendors attendees will begin January 1 2000 further information contact above address AMAthe glue bonds modelers together 30% Extra 300S has beautiful unique black gold white color scheme Let share two ideas borrowed members newsletters Larks Club southwest Louisiana has business cards printed front side introduction club invitation join reverse has map flying field Simply presenting such business card spectators retail hobby stores continuous membership drive clubgreat idea Members helping members Orange County Radio Control Club newsletter has section PhDs read newsletters sent caught eye request post graduate degree modelers post hole diggers review recent disastrous crashes higher education perform post-crash reviews others may learn avoid previously made mistakes Members helping members So may better communicate share modeling information please ensure AMA chartered club has E-mail listing District VIII WWW site wwwAMA-Dist-8org Flying Fun Fellowship Dr Sandy Frank ber1999 147 Mr Mrs Ward Watts District VIII AVP Baton Rouge LA Rally Giants really combined modeling activities fun Grand Prairie Hawks club hosted 1999 IMAA Rally Giants 200 pilots registered event well-run event countless flights nonstop visiting horse trading models entire four-day event Jack Beauchamp Woodlands TX Rally Giants Laser 200 member Fighter Field club Al MacKinzie Bentonville AR Rally Giants beautiful Carden Jim Whiteside sent photo Randy Hammond cutting open house ribbon Brazoria County Modelers Associations newly purchased property 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 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 80919-1 788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Colorado Quickie 500 Race #3 held June 13 1999 PPRC Black Forest Field Hats off fine crew volunteer workers Frank Tuxworth Patrick Reilly Bob Vixie Steve Woestemeyer Hany Lehman Dave Hoffmann Gus Gustafson time effort contributed guys goes long way toward having successful event appreciate big thanks sponsors Aero Lettering provided pilot certificates two-way radios Custom Hobbies provided fuel discount props Colorado Hobby Products supplied equipment to believe wing literally stuck pylon pole pilot said 1 couldnt again tried also much discussion whether Dave Miller flew through Gus Gustafsons plane merely exploded went around south pylon group welcomed Bill Hayden Grand Junction made trip across mountains race us Bill turned very respectable performance first time racing Doug Beacham CD event Dave Miller providing back-up now winners Dave Miller COS Steve Barker Denver Andy Woodward Denver Don Johnson Pueblo Mike Farnsworth Niwot Doug Beacham COS Bill Hayden Grand Jct Bryant Johnson Broomfield 1st Gold 2nd Gold 3rd Gold 4th Gold tst Silver 2nd Silver 3rd Silver 4th Silver Race #4 will Mile Hi R/C Aurora July 11 Contact Jera Miller need info directions get Submined Jera Miller Front Range Quickie Racing Spruce Goose Flies Again Toil Spinner Longmont CO Saturday May 22 1999 hundreds people flocked shores Boulder Reservoir watch Scale replica Spruce Goose take air model weighs approximately 53 lbs has wingspan 12-fl over 8-ft long has working project tO years tt first started Marvin Lewis finished members Boulder Aeromodelers Society after Marvins death March 1997 flight scheduled about 9 am after slight delay Spruce Goose team prepared plane flight Once team comfortable working pilot Steve Croft signaled ready try takeoff As Croft taxiing plane upwind position takeoff left inboard engine quit team restarted engine turned plane back around taxi engine again cut out ensure best chance success plane pulled water worked cradle team constructed After engine checked plane put back water Croft made several attempts lift off sponsons would hit water cause plane spin top water final attempt Croft steered plane directly oncoming waves plane sped through water hit small wave causing jump air immediately came back down bounced surface water plane again rose air began porpoise After few oscillations plane crashed back water after reaching elevation about 20 feet After plane towed back visible damage broken prop possible broken engine mount minor tear fabric covering small crack fuselage Like original Spruce Goose maiden light Marvin Lewis Spruce Goose its planned flight Boulder team family Marvin Lewis currently trying find final home plane Crosswinds RC Aerobatics contest well-attended Twenty-eight contestants flew AMA classes FAt-F3A six rounds over two-day weekend June 5 6 t999 Classes fairly evenly divided although equal participation LAMA contest May did get see additional FAt-F3A flyer Chuck Smith Casper compete against LAMA flyer Bruce Thompson usual pure ecstasy see flights see such perfection especially witnessed both flyers come up through ranks makes judging worthwhile weather part outstanding pattern contest Saturday sunny pleasant too warm until third round time beastly south wind club named over years came up really caused problems flyers certainly glad brought lust-in-case jacket again Naturally skilled classes less affected expert flyers trouble tracking performing good geometric figures Tray Newmans takeoff Masters wind appeared give good shake three times Troys takeoff thought strange wind south because could see turbulent clouds coming west t turned around saw similar clouds positioned south tn addition wind clouds boiling west threat wet electric weather So Larry Falsetta CD called contest end third round Such vicious winds worse altitude take fun out flying judging passage cool front Saturday night Sunday turned out truly fabulous daycool light windsjust wonderful environment last three rounds glorious way end contest cream pattern represented two contestants Bruce Thompson LAMA Chuck Smith Casper discussion pattern contests often forget Masters class really top class AMA competition really no higher class graduate after Masters FAt category optional anyone enter no matter what skill level may same time FAt class international competition determines world champions therefore possibly prestigious dont really know what level Bruce aspires hasnt competed contest except locals would certainly competitive NATS Chuck course has flying FAI NATS intermittently several years has yet really break big time Whatever situation always pleasure watch two guys fly good demonstration what Pattern flying should tsman 1Mike Schauer 2Jack Donahue 3Loren Hayes 4Randy Graham 5Larry Larson Intermediate 1Doug Idler 2Kevin Kelsey 3Bruce Hayes 4Neil Miles 5Bruce Reins 6Jeff Hill 7Dave Loshbaugh 8Mike Yearly Advanced 1 Mark Hample 2 Bill Chester 3 Dave Miller 4 Larry Falsetta 5 Darwin Idler 6 Kurt Bozarth Masters 1 Tiny Newman 2 John Neilson 3 Chuck Schone 4 Rob Kelly 5 Dennis Bastain 6 Jeff Charish 7 Rich Lindberg 148 Model Aviation F1 11 [1 aTU 1 1 Arizona California Guam Hawaii Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 55271 Phone/Fax 602 728-9400 E-mail richh@primenetcom http/Iwwwama-1 Ocorn/sma Darwin Barrie Scottsdale 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 ISee teat months column additional AVPs Coordinatorsi Congratulations District X members Mark Rudner Santa Ana CA Derrek Tan Fullerton CA Eighteen-year-old Mark Rudner top ranking AMA scholarship award recipient 1999 Mark also co-captain Troy High School National Science Olympiad team competing May 1999 championship Chicago IL Derrick Tan 15 sophomore Troy High School also member 15member team placed second Propeller Propulsion event earning him silver medal Science Olympiad competition divided two separate divisions high school junior high includes 30 science engineering events such event Propeller Propulsion event contestants tasked designing rubber-powered Indoor Free Flight model weighing no less 10 grams maximum wingspan 25 centimeters Derrick Tan previously competed Propeller Propulsion event junior high level placing first region second state competition Derrick has since honed skills help two-time US FAt Indoor World Champion Steve Brown 1999 National Science Olympiad Derrick approached all-time best score 2 minutes 57 seconds very impressive 2 minute 19 second flight Derricks time four seconds behind leader earning him second place silver medal national Olympiad competition begins regional level teams around country compete standing within state Individual medals awarded individual achievement however aggregate score official events approximately 23 determines teams overall ranking competition Troy High School two teams California qualifying nationals help Mark Derrick Troy team won national championship high school division consistently attaining top individual scores across board events Congratulations Mark Derrick entire Troy High School Team Also thanks Chuck Rudner providing background information story Till next time . Keepem safe Keepem flyn ber1999 149 Associate Vice Presidents Fifteen-year-old AMA member Derrick Tan Troy High School Fullerton CA part high schools 15member team selected attend 1999 National Science Olympiad Championships held Chicago past May Derrick competed Propeller Propulsion event rubber-powered Indoor Free Flight took home silver medal official time 2 minutes 19 seconds gorgeous Quaker sporting Quaker Oats insignia built flown Philip J Herrerah Fullerton CA Phils Quaker 20 such aircraft launched attempt fly record number Quaker aircraft simultaneously record trial hosted Ventura County Comets conducted club field May 221999 Clarey Aimes CD George Crabtree officiate 10th annual Blacksheep Championship held May 29-31 annual Free Flight extravaganza sponsored Blacksheep Squadron San Fernando Valley flown Memorial Day weekend Taft CA Three generations Marsh family Ken R Mike L Mike Marsh Jr participated Quaker fly-in Ken resides Ventura County Mike Dad Big Bear Lake Above Don Martin puts final turns rubber-powered Flying Aces Moth Below Don launches final round Championship Line-up Quaker aircraft before launch aircraft launched successfully resulting record total 20 Quaker aircraft flown simultaneously years achievement surpassed last years record 15 aircraft team Ron Scott pilot Chris Weiser owner logged longest flight time just over 43 minutes takeoff landing Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 Eniail vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 26405 SE 160th St Issaqush WA 98027 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 56101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincoft 4400 Gray Wolf Dr Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Bos 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98360 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Its amazing truly nice people model airplanes just lost Fred Kinnard Fred genuinely friendly giving person spent hundreds hours young people teaching way things fly sending out build own wings Fred very good person have club hard worker never afraid scut work done anyone can said angels thats Fred going miss him very much AVP Mike Hazel sent following words photos about 1999 NW Control Line Regionals Roseburg OR Northwests big once again held over Memorial Day weekend Roseburg OR Regional Airport fairgrounds Scale flying annex Exactly one-hundred competitors showed up three day CL extravaganza along countless spectators both modelers non-modelers alike well over three-hundred event entries believed record Entry levels appeared up Combat Racing Speed events Unfortunately other thing up wind area known its calm weather Mother Nature didnt supply usual calm air wind strong day competition easing up just slightly Sunday couple events canceled due high winds surprisingly some aircraft casualties things considered wasnt too bad few entrants opted sit out spent time like like conversing fellow modelers about planes engines flying inevitable subject just wait until next year Kudos hard working tndividuals labored make probably finest Control Line meet nation Folks over Northwest labor pool main source modeler-power comes Umpqua Valley Modelers Eugene Propspinners Western Oregon Control Line Flyers Thanks other Control Line news Northwests own regional newsletter Flying Lines observed 20-year anniversary its founding earlier year newsletter has part glue has helped make CL flying activities popular region Typical contents include contest reports technical data specific event information classified ads photos general discussion Control Line scene special issue commemorating 20year anniversary very well received last May information regarding Flying Lines can contact AVP Mike Hazel last major Control Line event year will Really Racing/Fall Follies double contest held October 8 9 site will Bill Riegel Model Airpark Salem Oregon Several racing events will flown Saturday Precision Aerobatics will take place Sunday Drop watch fly Information meet can also contacting AVP Mike Hazel Jet Speed entries Loren Howard planes Thomas designs feature aluminum construction Grant Hiestands Regionals Float Plane entry Pseudo Schneider built Bruce Tharpe Venture 60 kit uses Astro Cobalt 40 geared 18 cells District officers out among modelers area day AVP fortunate have several excellent people holding down relatively thankless jobs Chick Young stalwart RAMS club has AVP since shortly after became Vice President Chick Young some stuff Photo Randy Smithhisler Chick has involved hobby over fifty years talents include organizing model clubs keeping alive functioning large part existence Puyallup EXPO Back RAMS Show Doc Brooks right hand man transition made aegis Mount Rainier club Bob Pfeiffer Chick stayed thick turns out Chick going retire AVP position said quit being VP Im quitting too So Chick has thanks well hes worked years giving helping hand modelers Bill Harburg Corvallis sent photos Bell-AirR/C Club Big Bird Bellingham early June some May Float fly Amity pond Gerry Becker Bell-Air Big Bird plan-built Bristol Brownie Bob Govro sets up Ed Rhodes holds Amity As some will have noticed will candidate election VP Thanks have supported efforts make organization perhaps little better attuned needs modelers became VP Model Aviation 11hI-1Iif1m1{ Joe Beshar Coordinator 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Fax 201 261-0223 Tel 201 261-1281 FindingPreservingMaintaining LandfillsIdeal Flying Sites Over last few years have discovered closed landfills providing new flying sites clubs Ashland Cloud Chasers MAC Kershaw County Science Park successes have documented Model Aviation modelers landfills coming together create win-win situation everyone involved modelers landfill operators community successes have occurred because hard work dedication local modelers landfill administrators Through efforts AMA Flying Site Assistance program largest disposal companies United States has recognized beneficial relationships developing has gone extra step help modelers acquiring flying sites company Waste Management Inc Houston Texas have provided Academy list area regional managers including addresses phone numbers have given permission contact individuals What follows quoted letter Ms Leslie Shannon Waste Management Inc recently sent via Fax list companys area regional mangers may contact inquire about potential use some closed landfill sites flying fields radiocontrolled aircraft Permission would course up please consider note okay contact managers list sent What means AMA members Waste Management Inc finds benefits model aircraft activity landfills worthwhile will pave way discussions take place sites discussions will help establish feasibility model aircraft activity landfill based determination Waste Management manager involved order AMA helpful possible endeavor organizing Waste Management information will useful local level will distribute lists regional basis according Waste Management Incs five regional designations Atlantic Area Eastern Area Midwest Area Southern Area Western Area example club Pennsylvania contact Flying Site Assistance Program information will provided information pertinent Eastern Area Pennsylvania Region landfill area operated Waste Management Inc please contact Joe Beshar headed address Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters assistance will help determine needs provide appropriate information help other way necessary certainly appreciate cooperation Waste Management Ms Shannon have provided AMA trnly valuable resource 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 Call Flying Site Success Stories Club Presidents Newsletter Editors membership would like know about flying site success story vital stories shared may learn apply sound methods acquiring flying sites heartbeat aeromodeling Please send article headed address ber 1999 151 LlDrr ts will done nearest 1/4 hour $25/hr $30/hr $3 5/hr Please specific information required try limit request issue/question needs extensive may wish come Library person hire someone to
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News View HQ Seepage 176 Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 ru-uiu rs] Gordon Schimmel AMA Education Committee Member time tine column will focus someone has accomplished lot promote educational programs young people inaugurate new feature begin profile Tom Sanders native Pennsylvania Jan simple Free Flight models fifteen years hobby Tom Sanders clearly remembers being mentored dads best friend suggested flying model lesson science math invited out field hand launch some gliders Once launched Thermic 20 boomer settled grass watch go out sight time disappeared cloud discussed relevant aspects Newtonian physics aerodynamics glider demonstrated way home went discuss powered aircraft same principles play part operation other machines came home excited telling Mom Dad about learned better yet glider taught Tom has never forgotten early mentor credits him igniting interest Free Flight models machines work also experience led him job Education Director Midwest Products position has used help redesign activities two programs enhancing tens thousands middle high school students understanding flight first met Tom several years ago made presentation Academys Education Committee described became involved Technology Student Associations TSA national glider-building event local club Scale Old Timers Society Philadelphia lost its local Indoor flying site club volunteered put Indoor show Perkasie Pennsylvania barter use gym new flying site assistant principal impressed asked could help schools TSA club glider competition time didnt know anything about TSA have since learned organization made up 700000 members middle high school technology education students industrial arts conversant current educational terminology didnt take long discover kids having much trouble flying planes design parameters using essentially made projects unflyable students frustrated event verge being eliminated Tom stepped forward offered set up new design criteria eventsomething would permit students begin get flights longer took judge start stop watch addition came up catapult launching stick eliminated difficult hand launches level playing field contestant Now known ISA circles Flight Challenge winning times posted recent ISA nationals Tulsa pushing 25 seconds ISA students high school level treated brand-new event year dubbed Flight Endurance event Originally contest another hand-launched glider event Tom convinced TSA officials convert rubber-powered Rise-Off-Ground model vast improvement notes airplanes P-24 types what Dick Baxter experienced school volunteer calls Pennyplanes steroids over 200 planes flying high time exciting flight over two minutes Tom soon discovered another schoolbased competition Science Olympiad SO organized science teachers runs pretty much same TSA connected science curricula same way ISA connected technology curricula event draws over onemillion students year several thousand begin flight regional level Through tier system similar national basketball finals work way up nationals held different city year SO interested changing paper glider contest contacted ideas discussion led another after hours talk demonstrations Propeller Propulsion event born first type event molded around flying rubber power indoors Note didnt say indoor rubber minimum weight 10 grams truck AMA standards course Tom has vested interest through position Midwest Products promoting use Free Flight models classrooms However believes strongly AMA has similar vested interest promoting Indoor Outdoor flying sites understand have view big picture ISA SO teams get about same support athletic teams school districts Anyone involved helping become successful makes points local school board Whether indoors out doesnt hurt clubs gain some clout positive support good neighbor opportunities clubs should pass up chance open important doors So plenty motivation preserving expanding number flying sites addition competitions create general interest hobby can translate junior memberships creating new demographics model aviation point quite simple AMA needs focused world education Model aviation slowly getting back schools some cases activities being written directed wellintentioned unqualified inexperienced people AMA members have opportunity present themselves experts model building flying manner meets needs standards educators have go students mostly class after-school groups focus academic pursuits enhance knowledge having fun clear Tom hasnt forgotten early mentor hopes carry through tradition work ISA SO challenges us accept invitation join what positive rewarding experience teacher well student believes everyone wins bargain work over past few years has strong positive impact thousands students time well-organized sports disorganized video games challenge need address Model Aviation ecutive Council Meeting Highlights following motions made July 12 1999 Executive Council Meeting Muncie Indiana should noted District III Vice President out country time meeting submitted vote writing motions presented review prior meeting motions below part unofficial minutes meeting next quarterly Council meeting Questions/comments o MOTION Moved C Bauer VI seconded C Foreman IV accept Nominating Committee report recommendation Nominees EVP VP III VP VII VP XI C D Holland Bob Brown Dave Gish Bruce Nelson Al Culver MOTION passed 12 yes II IV V VI VII IX X XI FVP NAA 1 no VIII MOTION II Moved R Miller IX seconded D Holland EVP accept recommendation Scholarship Committee Selected Names John D Best James G Buescher William R Lutz Jeffrey Pfeifer Mark Rudner Chris F Wenburg Andrew L Wineinger Motion passed unanimously MOTION III Moved hy R Miller IX seconded W De Cou II accept Safety Committee addition Safety Code follows AMA ORGANIZED RC RACING EVENT SAFETY CODE An RC racing event whether AMA Rule Book event model aircraft compete flight over prescribed course objective finishing course faster determine winner 1 organized racing event contestants callers officials course a All officials callers contestants must properly wear helmets OSHA DOT ANSI SNELL NOCSAE approved comparable standard race course b All officials occupying safety cages must wear protective eyewear c All course judge officials located course must properly located positioned inside barrier cages meet AMA approved RC Racing Barrier Cage requirements set forth EC actions October 24 1998 d On course defined mean area beyond pilot/staging area actual flying takes place 2 will fly model aircraft organized racing event does comply paragraph 1 above allows models over 20 pounds unless competition event AMA sanctioned Approved AMA Executive Council action 7/12/99 MOTION passed 12 yes II IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI FVP NAA no III M OTION IV Moved F McCollough XI seconded R Miller IX rescind MOTION 4 October 20 1984 October 20 1984 MOTION 4 Moved J Worth ED seconded J Scarborough X proceed travel agency plan outlined Mr de Ronza MOTION passed unanimously M OTION V Moved E MeCollough XI seconded W De Cou II establish number AVPs District Xl 10 MOTION passed unanimously M OTION VI Moved J MeNeill V seconded Bauer VI establish number AVPs District V 20 MOTION passed 11 yes II III IV V VI VII VIII X XI EVP NAA 1 Abstain IX M OTION VII Moved C Bauer VI seconded Foreman IV donate $10000 2003 Committee become corporate sponsor contribution designated support work Kites Wrights project MOTION passed unanimously Award Recommendations Superior Service Awards Distinguished Service Awards Fellowship Award 12 3 awards approved acclaimation October1999 137 intil ut Vice Pr 4jI V7Vj J~U D Ie]IU Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 column am presenting balance sheet am sure have waited breathlessly Total assets after deduction accumulated depreciation $13706979 Deducting total liabilities leaves net asset value S8647969 AMA continues grow presently strong financial condition will present ratios wish can compute ones interested otherwise wish say investment safe Before get involved numbers would like share story Recently brother underwent rather serious surgical procedure head cleared anesthesia called said cancel funeral flowers send fruit Needless say got good report Until later. 4THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION DECEMBER 31 1998 AND 1997 ASSETS 1998 CURRENT ASSETS Cash cash equivalents Receivables Inventory Cost Prepaid insurance Prepaid membership costs Prepaid IMS expenses Prepaid expenses Prepaid taxes $ 3834665 111746 199968 130745 212980 17978 26333 4500 Total Current Assets 4538915 INVESTMENTS 3326037 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Land improvements Buildings improvements Computers software Museum contents library Furniture equipment Vehicles 2746496 2446844 1178967 175873 830181 98599 Total Cost Less accumulated depreciation OTHER ASSETS Goodwill accumulated amortization $3612 Mortgage note receivable Life memberships receivable 7476960 .J4925 5482935 96388 245834 16870 359092 1997 $ 3308262 191404 149240 120570 253145 21495 4044116 2969571 2746496 2422934 984628 175873 753486 7194089 1603008 5591081 247829 19400 267 229 MUSEUM COLLECTION IATh 138 Model Aviation 4 Remember put AMA WILL establish CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST iour lifetime income may make gifts AMA Cash Securities Insurance Gems Real Estate Etc Charitable Remainder Trust provides Immediate Income Tax Deduction Lifetime Income for you spouse other beneficiary Reduction Estate Taxes Money Favorite Charities Interested Contact AMA Executive Director Joyce Hager 765 287-1256 ext 200 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable Current maturities mortgage payable capital lease obligations Accrued expenses Competition funds escrow Deferred membership revenue Deferred IMS revenue Total Current Liabilities DEFERRED MEMBERSHIP REVENUE LONG-TERM LIABILITIES Mortgage payable net current maturities Obligations under capital lease net current maturities Total Liabilities NET ASSETS Unrestricted net assets Unrestricted net assets available operations Designated Executive Council contingencies Temporarily restricted net assets Site development Scholarships awards Other programs Total Net Assets October1999 139 1998 $ 91100 44101 63814 3756121 62748 680498 70675 751 173 5059010 1997 $30003 76390 44289 47968 3852230 4050880 311121 741985 100252 842 237 5204238 3610165 3940000 7550 165 30952 35668 50974 117594 7 66 77 59 j7j 4291531 3 940 000 8231531 250673 32984 132781 416438 8647969 $ 13706979 in]kbl1[eiE1 Is] bin Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1 828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 Richard Sherman 30 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Andrew Argenio 3 Sheila Ave Smithfield RI 02917 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator TBA first three photos left over last months column ~2 Rochester NH Club May 16 1999 visited Rochester Club day other clubs area invited participate open flying cookout day provide modelers chance fly another field associate other modelers intent rotate among clubs club would host such day good weather good attendance continuous flying day long different types aircraft seems good concept hope continues Berwick ME Flying Eagles Club June 61999 day Eagles hosted other clubs Again event wellattended weather beautiful club field privately-owned sod farm club looking new members interested contact 781 934-6248 will put touch proper people would like say really good time both clubs people met great Model Aviation area Berwick field Bob Prewitt prepares fly biplane Note safety fencing number cars parking lot Paul Mannings Constellation Chet dough londonderry NH X Cell 60 Helicopter gave demo flights spectators Rupert Kossmala HA-I Russ Bartlett Spacewalker ARF Bob Robertshaw fleet Control Line airplanes Bob Mercia Gull Wing Stinson Note model HMS Endeavor Bob background Cooking area Rochester Club field Bob Prewitt assists Bob Robertshaw starting engine demo flight kI 11 L1 mum i — New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07g20-1308 Phone O8 221-1666 Fax g08 221-~7 decou@idtnet Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Highlstown NJ 08520-4501 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 109W Edward St Iselan NJ 05830 Dave Mathewson Box 613 Camillus NY 13031 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodem 407 Willow Street Lockport NY 14094 Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock Court Saugerlies NY 12477 Adam BattIer 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithtield Dr Endicolt NY 137604329 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 53 Airport Dr Dswego County Airport Fulton NY 13069 315 598-6093 Potpourri month have file fitil things youve sent Thanks first picture submitted George Leu daughter Kristen placed first Junior event years WRAM show first effort Dynaflite PT19 Junior category participants WRAM officials pictured L-R Jim Onarato Kurt Settembre Kristen Leu Dan Carozza Tito Rodriquez Mat Pecoroni Tom Perkins Mt Laurel NJ submitted picture scratch-built F4F Wildcat used set Bob Karlsson plans effort Tom says took year build gear alone year-and-a-half entire project ship has 75-inch span uses Saito 150 4-stroke power Eight servos provide control including working split flaps says flight characteristics great Nice effort Tom Larry Katz provided interesting piece concerning establishment program senior citizens developed newly chartered club Greenbriar Woodlands Model Builders Toms River NJ reasons senior population provides fertile ground re recruitment model aviation model building integral part early teen pre-teen experience also during era aviation unique awe-inspiring space exploration computer age today Seniors also witnessed growth importance aviation victory World War II exploits pioneers such Wiley Post Wrong Way Corrigan Charles Lindbergh Amelia Earhardt mind Greenbriar Woodlands Model Builders newly chartered AMA club New Jersey senior citizen community proposed program reintroduce model aviation retirees Although small number seven members represented over 300 years model building experience offered provide program communitys Mens Club members ranged age mid-60s 80 years Nearly three-fourths group indicated youthful introduction model aviation included Outdoor Rubber some tow-line gliders Control Line model building flying also fact addition model building experience seniors possess financial security have need occupy free time What better way enjoy wonderful technical advances present day model aviation Once date approved publicity included flyers throughout community community newsletter article closed circuit television announcements word mouth program consisted large display model airplanes spanning facet hobby including Peanut Rubber Indoor Rubber Electric both Outdoor Indoor slow flyers plus RC aircraft encompassing Old Timers l/2A Texaco gliders AREs 1/4 Scale models program also included background information about AMA 28-minute video produced Academy Because Model Airplanes brief history model aviation concentrated time period 1930s 1940s comparisons various building techniques products today Another discussion included RC model building flying final talk involved Electric models including Indoor slow flyers Club members also produced dozens gliders using tops egg crates attendees encouraged distribute grandchildren However enthralled gliders flying characteristics seemed enjoy testing themselves course jury still out reenter sport hobby No doubt some will Others may influence grandchildren using foam gliders future benefits such program unknown present day goodwill exposure can help immensely first dividend permission use community clubhouse Indoor RC Rubber model flying Leon Shulman lovely wife June display Vintage RC Society Hall Fame plaque Howard McEntee medal Longtime modeler Leon Shulman Metuchen NJ inducted Vintage RC Society Radio Control Hall Fame lifetime membership Society 1999 WRAM Westchester Radio Aero Modelers show White Plains NY Additionally Leon given prestigious Howard McEntee medal recognition outstanding contributions advancement RC aeromodeling awards presented annually show WRAMs given recognition outstanding contributors Innovators hobby Radio Control Howard McFntee himself early developer experimenter instrumental helping new hobby start its development toward amazingly reliable RC systems have today McEntee passed away 1972 club began award McEntees name would recognize others pioneering spirit accomplishments exemplified its namesake second award given Vintage RC Society organization dedicated preservation Radio Control history achievements electronic airframe design pioneers made RC best hobby/sport world awards highest honors given today pioneers Leon started hobby Radio Control early 1940s helped test fly early RC models two pioneers Joe Raspanti Ben Shereshaw already hobby active designer flier Free Flight models always desire have ability control models ground During WWII Air Force pilot flew several different full-size aircraft radio control anti-aircraft targets flew inside cockpit also pilotless aircraft via radio control nearby flying Mother RC airplane ber 1999 141 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 43226-2006 614 861-1643 David H Ellis 5261 OeWin Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1200 304 776-1406 Nelson Gould 1644 Idaho Street Allentonn PA 16103-8519 610 797-6597 Donald Klopp 637 Ham/ton Court Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0126 Frank NolI 5492 Waterloo Road Oayton OH 40456 937 435-6232 Joe Otto 13065 Heath Road Chesterland OH 44026-3225 440 726-0165 E-mail JO0oAMA@AOLcom Matthew Turowski R R 63 Boo 264 Oogwood Orive Orums PA 18222 717 766-0661 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranhrook Orive PO Boo 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 16704 717 267-6970 year members District III elect representative Academys Council Please exercise right vote have used AMA frequency scanner district apologize long wait rectify purchased additional scanner already use think frequency problem area contact Vice President borrow scanner Chances problem exists equipment using Another new item tabletop display very nice way introduce Academy mall show modeling function big problem exists . no pictures materials exemplify District III would interested involving club please send pictures patch whatever Bob Brown MANSFIELD RIC SOCIETY past 16 years Mansfield R/C Society has produced annual Quarter Scale Air Fair Shelby Ohio Known Home R/C Hospitality event continues grow under very capable direction its event director Dick Sheppard AVPs Joe Vislay Frank Noll attended meet Dick Sheppard keeps eye transmitter impound Check out great Boeing 314 Clipper pit line endless NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA RADIO CONTROL CLUB Last spring Academy asked Northeast Philadelphia Radio Control Club its representative East Coast Hobby Show Philadelphia club graciously accepted provided positive input attendees Mid-Atlantic Modelers Association Bucks County R/C Club also tremendous display show NEPRCC President Adam R Smith Jr Vice President Brad Copeland Sr relax after day representing Academy Volunteers Robert Kolmetzky Brad Copeland Allen Applebaum Ken Lenke attend questions asked Mid-Atlantic Modelers Association flight demonstration Philadelphia Bucks County RC Club raffle helped clubs treasury Oxford Valley mall show another function NPRCC assistance its neighboring club Pegasus club filled 2500 square feet mall created biggest best displays area An overhead view NEPRCC mall show Ken Lenke demonstrates buddy box interested party 142 Model Aviation key Mackay announcing U] F iI[iLU 1 transmitter impound area Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland /Nortti Carolina Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 252 441-5855 Fax 252 441-6554 CHUCKAMAVP@aoIcom Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 410 969-9356 E-Mail bbabura@junocom Randy Elliott 103 Virginia Court Pulaski VA 24301 Home Phone 540 980-8461 Office Phone 540 994-2316 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757421-4545 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 have new e-mail address CHUCKAMAVP@aolcom Lots input Column month goes HAMPTON ROADS RADIO CONTROL CLUB The following photos third annual Spring Fun Fly April 17 Lone Star Lakes Park Suffolk VA photo banquet Friday photo shows flightline Saturday very friendly club nice flying stte SOUTHWEST AREA PARK R/C MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB photo Ron Konkus keeping things moving TOC Maryland Fly-In Competition 1999 CHESAPEAKE BAY RADIO CONTROL CLUB CBRC field open neighbors third annual Neighbor Appreciation Day photos show some activity CHARLOTTE AEROMODELERS INC This photo recent club meeting held Carolinas Aviation Museum Charlotte NC airplane background fullscale B-17 group foreground full-scale modelers BLISS lEAGUE AVP NORTH CAROLINA writes attending April council meeting AMA Headquarters amazed attention effort put forth unpaid leaders meeting somewhat casual President Dave Brown charge times made everything informative enjoyable District VPs present except Others including Doug Holland Executive VP Joyce Hager Executive Director several other AMA employees gave reports Joyce has AMA long time very dedicated according co workers According auditor AMA model non-profit organization has worked quite few appears lot assets brought about Executive VP Doug Holland through knowledge experience dealing situations wish AMA member could attend council meeting believe attitude appreciation would improve would thankful am Out space next month Go take kid flying 4October1999 143 flight line Li u LL L m J 1 11 LS AU 1 11 Iin Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico South Carolina Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avesue Brmisgham AL 35205 Phone 12051322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 E-mail ama@ocottnet WEB PAGE nttp/fmwmscottnetlama Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 37t3 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbelmina Chihasz 2826 Arhor Place Knonville TN 37917 John G Cooper 4768 Clnister Cone Memphis TN 38118 James Alvin 5426 Melmood Drive Jackson MS 39211 Michael Gregory 305 Rnckmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hensel 363 Briarmood 642 Meridian MS 39305 Louise Izzo 296 Huntridge Way Winteroprings FL 32709 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorniee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner PG Boo 4469 Colambus GA 31904-0469 Dr John Martin 2160 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 Fred Mulholland 15410 Stonecreek Ln Tampa FL 33613 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr. Smyrna GA 30082 Melvin Sires 76t Boardman Rd Aiken SC 29603 Lyman Slack 90155W 61st An Guienville FL 32608 Frank Tiane 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gainesoillo GA 30506 Lee Webster 1009 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 666 Boo 10397 Fajurdo PR 00739 Frequency Coordinator Tony Stillman 3702 N Pace Blvd Pensacola FL 32505 POone 650 434-0909 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207 W Sandcreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Woodvalley Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Computer Science Technology Expert Tom Rhodes 9 Nem York Blvd Beverly Hills FL 34465 Phone 352 527-0674 352 795-2362 Lets review Currently have excellent video tape Airplanes Fly lasting about 17 minutes Its good club meetings free you live District V also tape Partnerships help get flying field addition book Roberts Rules Order another book Websters Medical Dictionaiy First Aid Guide pamphlet Getting Keeping Flying Site available free you live District V can get AMA Rule Book AMA Headquarters Write E-mail District V E-mail address ama@scottnet read E-mail once day Ill pay shipping Ray Beckners E-mail . nave contact High County RC Also SMASH Seymour E-mail reply address does work Write Ray provide info What address Norman McGuffey editor Bradley Counry RC Model Airplane Club Flypaper now E-mails some club members newsletter saving S23 postage because members have signed up Gene Sargent E-mails cant find Art Johnson retired Air Force Col Delray Beach Can help Art see wrtte Andre Landrum Madison MI writes Thanks helping become AMA Leader Member Enclosed info requested included forthcoming s AMA District V Feel free edit out anything related what desire Andre will edit out nothing Everything looks peachy Thank attended day annual Mid South Championships 441 444 446 RC Gliders Sponsors North Alabama Silent Flyers events cross country stuff told year 101 entries sponsors very capable day models about 60 span no restrictions weight some being eight less ounces handlaunched can believe see circling thermals Ronald Swinehart CD overall action Huntsville AL what appeared Redstone Arsinal land Meet CD Al Clark above Al directed Hand Launch event gliders day eighth year entries over tncluding California Maryland Ohio above Johnney Johnson Flintville TN Chuck Anderson Tullahoma TN Chuck holding glider Also attended River City Challenge forRC Scale 511 512 520 ona Sunday Decatur Alabama MAC holds year Decatur Club has excellent field 60 x 600 paved runway Pictured above three important fliers including John Gustafson Charles Baker Jim Forthman model Z-Max 1300Z 26% scratch-built James Ray CD overall Sunday showed up Ed Teny charge everything picture next column Charles Baker again wife Melba Also sitting Victoria Charles Union MO model fine PT26 Associate Vice President Fred Mulholland represents AMA Tampa El area writes photo Pelicans Soaring Club unit West Pasco Model Pilots Association fly Tuesday Thursday morning L-R Bob Wargo Carl Schrader Paul Berry Frank Strummer Chuck Leisenfelt Al Schoenstein Jesus Plaja Vie Tyler Ray Gebauer Fred says power winch used tow up airplanes large small have good time have good friend Florida Bill Bell Bill Free Flight field son using has taken over progress resulting power poles have joined Port St Lucie SunDancers RC Club order enjoy larger field above snap Chris Christenson Andy Barron getting ready fly belong Port St Lucie SunDancers RC Club Bill says nice people allow him drop models occasionally good humor Thanks nice pictures Bill Everyone Indoor Free Flight familiar Dr John Martin Miami Indoor Aircraft Model Association MIAMA because priceless unique newsletter Dr John edits Also club club secretary Sidney Gilbert Sidney mailed snap info Dr John Wormley has started program within Sarasota County Recreation Department show kids ages eight twelve build little planes have flyoffs Dr Wormley behind Pierce Martin Brett Hunter Kevin Brockner Calli Pitman John Pitman Thanks nice pictures Sidney Model Aviation nois / Indiana/Kentucky Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60706-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708457-2177 sysbauer@charliecnxiitedx Associate Vice Presidents Illinois John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenmood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct St Charles MO 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Leex Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 123B Higginaville MO 64037 660 584-6284 Fax 660 584-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 httpUwewcsamiitedu/amadist6/indexhtm WAUKEGAN IL Club #777 Lake County Radio Control Club got together January 1 year enjoy some flying some chili Picture happy group Buzz Paricka TELL CITY IN Club #2460 Airmasters Radio Control Club has tradition last ten years get together New Years Day flying session no matter what weather first photo has club president Mark Johnson nursing life P-5 1 prior couple flights Takeoff landing runs quite short because snow Next have old eagle-eye flight instructor Randy Hayes overcoming frosted glasses 20 degree cold fly Most club members showed up four members put flights rest noshed chili sausage other goodies Information photos Doug Oleson FORT WAYNE IN Ron Ballard District VI AMP sent some fine pictures hobby show swap meet held Fort Wayne First have Wayne Doegnes beautiful A-b Warthog Lots great detail workmanship highest caliber Next have display model rockets Summit City Aerospace Club next have great looking RC boat Bob Kensill F-41 Cat done Hooters design about Ultimate done pink white blue Rob Olliver about great looking P-47 giant size lots detail Dave Faulk MOLINE IL Club #3457 Quad-City Skyraiders has held very successful fun-flys past couple years Last year spectator attendance over 1000 Dennis Witt club president sent couple pictures First have Rick Haney teaching new member fly shot some members aircraft club has 60 members HELP Does anyone know can get touch Ken Wells produced R/C Video Magazine No problem just need help project CB October1999 145 Talk about starting young Iowa Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Dave Gish Vice President 5435 St Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Tel 319 766-2202 Fax 319 766-4038 Associate Vice Presidents 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 albertschwartz@postofficeworldnetattnet East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 SOAPBOX No way last issue said would good Soapbox could eliminated Since Ive few controlled events event over open flying allowed open alright looked pilots heads opened up brains flew out dont think Ive ever seen mid-airs near-misses People people please use heads think about what about Oh well good stuff Below photograph John DiCosimo top place finisher division C Propeller Propulsion Plus event Science Olympiad state competition Minnesota John went place fifth national event John attends Lakeville High School Shown him Jim Ladwig several members Minneapolis Model Aero Club gave John assistance preparing event Greater Flint RC Club organized get kids involved aeromodeling Carey Hook sent pictures first class Albee Elementary School About 75 first graders participated balsa planes given kids courtesy Rogers Hobby Center What great idea Thanks helped out Shown below some pictures took giant fun fly sponsored Green Bay Model Airplane Club dont know time go Green Bay its either windy windy drizzling joke guys Seriously have good times Another large-size model event got held Oshkosh WI fun fly hosted Winnebago RC Flyers weather some best Ive flown since beginning season suppose guys going tell planned way super flying site Hope get keep forever Want yourself favor Make sure get Grand Event next year bring airplane Theres whole bunch open flying time lots other fun Read ad published Model Aviation Remember landing keep airspeed up Stalls produce horrible results Bye 4146 Model Aviation nsas Louisiana New Mesico / Oklahoma / Texas Dr Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817 599-7131 E-mail sfrank69@airmail net wwwAMA-Dist-8org Associate Vice Presidents George Aldrich 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 210 656-2021 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 254 662-5587 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126-1/2 SE 35th St Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon RI Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 4611 Gooch Dr Little Rock AR 72212 501 868-2604 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Gene Kent 2811 Cork Cove San Antonio TX 78230 210 308-8043 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Southwestern Aeromodeling Conference mark calendar now will AMA District VIII TX NM OK AR LA throughout United States convention gathering aeromodelers Arlington Texas Convention Center located between Dallas FtWorth TX 1-30 May 19-20 2000 scenic site between 1-30 ballpark Arlington TX fun family vacation site includes Six Flags Water Park vacation spot Texas Rangers area easy access air car minutes Dallas/Ft Worth Southwestern Aeromodeling Conference will produced no monetary risk AMA None black proceeds will divided between AMA scholarship fund AMA museum program full-blown trade show aeromodeling trade will accommodated welcomed will Giant Swap event two auctions no commission fees Friday evening Saturday afternoon will free static display awards free space AMA club AMA Special Interest Group set up display vendors area will available near cost decorated 10 x 10 booth vendors name booth table two chairs two vendors passes full price $9900 whole show will 50% discount AMA members preregister Regular admission $500 day AMA members preregister cost will two tickets $500 will preregistration will guaranteed swap table will $1000 day no standing lines rushing table spaces Vendors swappers will have separate time Friday morning set up prior public admission Southwestern Aeromodeling Conference will gathering modelers will lots space modelers network visit together informal lounge/rest area will focal point event will several technical symposia invited guest lecturers modeling field Mark Y2K calendar now MAY 1920 2000 Dallas/FtWorth Texas Arlington Convention Center Y2K bug does get us registration event vendors attendees will begin January 1 2000 further information contact above address AMAthe glue bonds modelers together 30% Extra 300S has beautiful unique black gold white color scheme Let share two ideas borrowed members newsletters Larks Club southwest Louisiana has business cards printed front side introduction club invitation join reverse has map flying field Simply presenting such business card spectators retail hobby stores continuous membership drive clubgreat idea Members helping members Orange County Radio Control Club newsletter has section PhDs read newsletters sent caught eye request post graduate degree modelers post hole diggers review recent disastrous crashes higher education perform post-crash reviews others may learn avoid previously made mistakes Members helping members So may better communicate share modeling information please ensure AMA chartered club has E-mail listing District VIII WWW site wwwAMA-Dist-8org Flying Fun Fellowship Dr Sandy Frank ber1999 147 Mr Mrs Ward Watts District VIII AVP Baton Rouge LA Rally Giants really combined modeling activities fun Grand Prairie Hawks club hosted 1999 IMAA Rally Giants 200 pilots registered event well-run event countless flights nonstop visiting horse trading models entire four-day event Jack Beauchamp Woodlands TX Rally Giants Laser 200 member Fighter Field club Al MacKinzie Bentonville AR Rally Giants beautiful Carden Jim Whiteside sent photo Randy Hammond cutting open house ribbon Brazoria County Modelers Associations newly purchased property 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 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 80919-1 788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Colorado Quickie 500 Race #3 held June 13 1999 PPRC Black Forest Field Hats off fine crew volunteer workers Frank Tuxworth Patrick Reilly Bob Vixie Steve Woestemeyer Hany Lehman Dave Hoffmann Gus Gustafson time effort contributed guys goes long way toward having successful event appreciate big thanks sponsors Aero Lettering provided pilot certificates two-way radios Custom Hobbies provided fuel discount props Colorado Hobby Products supplied equipment to believe wing literally stuck pylon pole pilot said 1 couldnt again tried also much discussion whether Dave Miller flew through Gus Gustafsons plane merely exploded went around south pylon group welcomed Bill Hayden Grand Junction made trip across mountains race us Bill turned very respectable performance first time racing Doug Beacham CD event Dave Miller providing back-up now winners Dave Miller COS Steve Barker Denver Andy Woodward Denver Don Johnson Pueblo Mike Farnsworth Niwot Doug Beacham COS Bill Hayden Grand Jct Bryant Johnson Broomfield 1st Gold 2nd Gold 3rd Gold 4th Gold tst Silver 2nd Silver 3rd Silver 4th Silver Race #4 will Mile Hi R/C Aurora July 11 Contact Jera Miller need info directions get Submined Jera Miller Front Range Quickie Racing Spruce Goose Flies Again Toil Spinner Longmont CO Saturday May 22 1999 hundreds people flocked shores Boulder Reservoir watch Scale replica Spruce Goose take air model weighs approximately 53 lbs has wingspan 12-fl over 8-ft long has working project tO years tt first started Marvin Lewis finished members Boulder Aeromodelers Society after Marvins death March 1997 flight scheduled about 9 am after slight delay Spruce Goose team prepared plane flight Once team comfortable working pilot Steve Croft signaled ready try takeoff As Croft taxiing plane upwind position takeoff left inboard engine quit team restarted engine turned plane back around taxi engine again cut out ensure best chance success plane pulled water worked cradle team constructed After engine checked plane put back water Croft made several attempts lift off sponsons would hit water cause plane spin top water final attempt Croft steered plane directly oncoming waves plane sped through water hit small wave causing jump air immediately came back down bounced surface water plane again rose air began porpoise After few oscillations plane crashed back water after reaching elevation about 20 feet After plane towed back visible damage broken prop possible broken engine mount minor tear fabric covering small crack fuselage Like original Spruce Goose maiden light Marvin Lewis Spruce Goose its planned flight Boulder team family Marvin Lewis currently trying find final home plane Crosswinds RC Aerobatics contest well-attended Twenty-eight contestants flew AMA classes FAt-F3A six rounds over two-day weekend June 5 6 t999 Classes fairly evenly divided although equal participation LAMA contest May did get see additional FAt-F3A flyer Chuck Smith Casper compete against LAMA flyer Bruce Thompson usual pure ecstasy see flights see such perfection especially witnessed both flyers come up through ranks makes judging worthwhile weather part outstanding pattern contest Saturday sunny pleasant too warm until third round time beastly south wind club named over years came up really caused problems flyers certainly glad brought lust-in-case jacket again Naturally skilled classes less affected expert flyers trouble tracking performing good geometric figures Tray Newmans takeoff Masters wind appeared give good shake three times Troys takeoff thought strange wind south because could see turbulent clouds coming west t turned around saw similar clouds positioned south tn addition wind clouds boiling west threat wet electric weather So Larry Falsetta CD called contest end third round Such vicious winds worse altitude take fun out flying judging passage cool front Saturday night Sunday turned out truly fabulous daycool light windsjust wonderful environment last three rounds glorious way end contest cream pattern represented two contestants Bruce Thompson LAMA Chuck Smith Casper discussion pattern contests often forget Masters class really top class AMA competition really no higher class graduate after Masters FAt category optional anyone enter no matter what skill level may same time FAt class international competition determines world champions therefore possibly prestigious dont really know what level Bruce aspires hasnt competed contest except locals would certainly competitive NATS Chuck course has flying FAI NATS intermittently several years has yet really break big time Whatever situation always pleasure watch two guys fly good demonstration what Pattern flying should tsman 1Mike Schauer 2Jack Donahue 3Loren Hayes 4Randy Graham 5Larry Larson Intermediate 1Doug Idler 2Kevin Kelsey 3Bruce Hayes 4Neil Miles 5Bruce Reins 6Jeff Hill 7Dave Loshbaugh 8Mike Yearly Advanced 1 Mark Hample 2 Bill Chester 3 Dave Miller 4 Larry Falsetta 5 Darwin Idler 6 Kurt Bozarth Masters 1 Tiny Newman 2 John Neilson 3 Chuck Schone 4 Rob Kelly 5 Dennis Bastain 6 Jeff Charish 7 Rich Lindberg 148 Model Aviation F1 11 [1 aTU 1 1 Arizona California Guam Hawaii Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 55271 Phone/Fax 602 728-9400 E-mail richh@primenetcom http/Iwwwama-1 Ocorn/sma Darwin Barrie Scottsdale 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 ISee teat months column additional AVPs Coordinatorsi Congratulations District X members Mark Rudner Santa Ana CA Derrek Tan Fullerton CA Eighteen-year-old Mark Rudner top ranking AMA scholarship award recipient 1999 Mark also co-captain Troy High School National Science Olympiad team competing May 1999 championship Chicago IL Derrick Tan 15 sophomore Troy High School also member 15member team placed second Propeller Propulsion event earning him silver medal Science Olympiad competition divided two separate divisions high school junior high includes 30 science engineering events such event Propeller Propulsion event contestants tasked designing rubber-powered Indoor Free Flight model weighing no less 10 grams maximum wingspan 25 centimeters Derrick Tan previously competed Propeller Propulsion event junior high level placing first region second state competition Derrick has since honed skills help two-time US FAt Indoor World Champion Steve Brown 1999 National Science Olympiad Derrick approached all-time best score 2 minutes 57 seconds very impressive 2 minute 19 second flight Derricks time four seconds behind leader earning him second place silver medal national Olympiad competition begins regional level teams around country compete standing within state Individual medals awarded individual achievement however aggregate score official events approximately 23 determines teams overall ranking competition Troy High School two teams California qualifying nationals help Mark Derrick Troy team won national championship high school division consistently attaining top individual scores across board events Congratulations Mark Derrick entire Troy High School Team Also thanks Chuck Rudner providing background information story Till next time . Keepem safe Keepem flyn ber1999 149 Associate Vice Presidents Fifteen-year-old AMA member Derrick Tan Troy High School Fullerton CA part high schools 15member team selected attend 1999 National Science Olympiad Championships held Chicago past May Derrick competed Propeller Propulsion event rubber-powered Indoor Free Flight took home silver medal official time 2 minutes 19 seconds gorgeous Quaker sporting Quaker Oats insignia built flown Philip J Herrerah Fullerton CA Phils Quaker 20 such aircraft launched attempt fly record number Quaker aircraft simultaneously record trial hosted Ventura County Comets conducted club field May 221999 Clarey Aimes CD George Crabtree officiate 10th annual Blacksheep Championship held May 29-31 annual Free Flight extravaganza sponsored Blacksheep Squadron San Fernando Valley flown Memorial Day weekend Taft CA Three generations Marsh family Ken R Mike L Mike Marsh Jr participated Quaker fly-in Ken resides Ventura County Mike Dad Big Bear Lake Above Don Martin puts final turns rubber-powered Flying Aces Moth Below Don launches final round Championship Line-up Quaker aircraft before launch aircraft launched successfully resulting record total 20 Quaker aircraft flown simultaneously years achievement surpassed last years record 15 aircraft team Ron Scott pilot Chris Weiser owner logged longest flight time just over 43 minutes takeoff landing Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 Eniail vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 26405 SE 160th St Issaqush WA 98027 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 56101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincoft 4400 Gray Wolf Dr Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Bos 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98360 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Its amazing truly nice people model airplanes just lost Fred Kinnard Fred genuinely friendly giving person spent hundreds hours young people teaching way things fly sending out build own wings Fred very good person have club hard worker never afraid scut work done anyone can said angels thats Fred going miss him very much AVP Mike Hazel sent following words photos about 1999 NW Control Line Regionals Roseburg OR Northwests big once again held over Memorial Day weekend Roseburg OR Regional Airport fairgrounds Scale flying annex Exactly one-hundred competitors showed up three day CL extravaganza along countless spectators both modelers non-modelers alike well over three-hundred event entries believed record Entry levels appeared up Combat Racing Speed events Unfortunately other thing up wind area known its calm weather Mother Nature didnt supply usual calm air wind strong day competition easing up just slightly Sunday couple events canceled due high winds surprisingly some aircraft casualties things considered wasnt too bad few entrants opted sit out spent time like like conversing fellow modelers about planes engines flying inevitable subject just wait until next year Kudos hard working tndividuals labored make probably finest Control Line meet nation Folks over Northwest labor pool main source modeler-power comes Umpqua Valley Modelers Eugene Propspinners Western Oregon Control Line Flyers Thanks other Control Line news Northwests own regional newsletter Flying Lines observed 20-year anniversary its founding earlier year newsletter has part glue has helped make CL flying activities popular region Typical contents include contest reports technical data specific event information classified ads photos general discussion Control Line scene special issue commemorating 20year anniversary very well received last May information regarding Flying Lines can contact AVP Mike Hazel last major Control Line event year will Really Racing/Fall Follies double contest held October 8 9 site will Bill Riegel Model Airpark Salem Oregon Several racing events will flown Saturday Precision Aerobatics will take place Sunday Drop watch fly Information meet can also contacting AVP Mike Hazel Jet Speed entries Loren Howard planes Thomas designs feature aluminum construction Grant Hiestands Regionals Float Plane entry Pseudo Schneider built Bruce Tharpe Venture 60 kit uses Astro Cobalt 40 geared 18 cells District officers out among modelers area day AVP fortunate have several excellent people holding down relatively thankless jobs Chick Young stalwart RAMS club has AVP since shortly after became Vice President Chick Young some stuff Photo Randy Smithhisler Chick has involved hobby over fifty years talents include organizing model clubs keeping alive functioning large part existence Puyallup EXPO Back RAMS Show Doc Brooks right hand man transition made aegis Mount Rainier club Bob Pfeiffer Chick stayed thick turns out Chick going retire AVP position said quit being VP Im quitting too So Chick has thanks well hes worked years giving helping hand modelers Bill Harburg Corvallis sent photos Bell-AirR/C Club Big Bird Bellingham early June some May Float fly Amity pond Gerry Becker Bell-Air Big Bird plan-built Bristol Brownie Bob Govro sets up Ed Rhodes holds Amity As some will have noticed will candidate election VP Thanks have supported efforts make organization perhaps little better attuned needs modelers became VP Model Aviation 11hI-1Iif1m1{ Joe Beshar Coordinator 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Fax 201 261-0223 Tel 201 261-1281 FindingPreservingMaintaining LandfillsIdeal Flying Sites Over last few years have discovered closed landfills providing new flying sites clubs Ashland Cloud Chasers MAC Kershaw County Science Park successes have documented Model Aviation modelers landfills coming together create win-win situation everyone involved modelers landfill operators community successes have occurred because hard work dedication local modelers landfill administrators Through efforts AMA Flying Site Assistance program largest disposal companies United States has recognized beneficial relationships developing has gone extra step help modelers acquiring flying sites company Waste Management Inc Houston Texas have provided Academy list area regional managers including addresses phone numbers have given permission contact individuals What follows quoted letter Ms Leslie Shannon Waste Management Inc recently sent via Fax list companys area regional mangers may contact inquire about potential use some closed landfill sites flying fields radiocontrolled aircraft Permission would course up please consider note okay contact managers list sent What means AMA members Waste Management Inc finds benefits model aircraft activity landfills worthwhile will pave way discussions take place sites discussions will help establish feasibility model aircraft activity landfill based determination Waste Management manager involved order AMA helpful possible endeavor organizing Waste Management information will useful local level will distribute lists regional basis according Waste Management Incs five regional designations Atlantic Area Eastern Area Midwest Area Southern Area Western Area example club Pennsylvania contact Flying Site Assistance Program information will provided information pertinent Eastern Area Pennsylvania Region landfill area operated Waste Management Inc please contact Joe Beshar headed address Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters assistance will help determine needs provide appropriate information help other way necessary certainly appreciate cooperation Waste Management Ms Shannon have provided AMA trnly valuable resource 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 Call Flying Site Success Stories Club Presidents Newsletter Editors membership would like know about flying site success story vital stories shared may learn apply sound methods acquiring flying sites heartbeat aeromodeling Please send article headed address ber 1999 151 LlDrr ts will done nearest 1/4 hour $25/hr $30/hr $3 5/hr Please specific information required try limit request issue/question needs extensive may wish come Library person hire someone to
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News View HQ Seepage 176 Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 ru-uiu rs] Gordon Schimmel AMA Education Committee Member time tine column will focus someone has accomplished lot promote educational programs young people inaugurate new feature begin profile Tom Sanders native Pennsylvania Jan simple Free Flight models fifteen years hobby Tom Sanders clearly remembers being mentored dads best friend suggested flying model lesson science math invited out field hand launch some gliders Once launched Thermic 20 boomer settled grass watch go out sight time disappeared cloud discussed relevant aspects Newtonian physics aerodynamics glider demonstrated way home went discuss powered aircraft same principles play part operation other machines came home excited telling Mom Dad about learned better yet glider taught Tom has never forgotten early mentor credits him igniting interest Free Flight models machines work also experience led him job Education Director Midwest Products position has used help redesign activities two programs enhancing tens thousands middle high school students understanding flight first met Tom several years ago made presentation Academys Education Committee described became involved Technology Student Associations TSA national glider-building event local club Scale Old Timers Society Philadelphia lost its local Indoor flying site club volunteered put Indoor show Perkasie Pennsylvania barter use gym new flying site assistant principal impressed asked could help schools TSA club glider competition time didnt know anything about TSA have since learned organization made up 700000 members middle high school technology education students industrial arts conversant current educational terminology didnt take long discover kids having much trouble flying planes design parameters using essentially made projects unflyable students frustrated event verge being eliminated Tom stepped forward offered set up new design criteria eventsomething would permit students begin get flights longer took judge start stop watch addition came up catapult launching stick eliminated difficult hand launches level playing field contestant Now known ISA circles Flight Challenge winning times posted recent ISA nationals Tulsa pushing 25 seconds ISA students high school level treated brand-new event year dubbed Flight Endurance event Originally contest another hand-launched glider event Tom convinced TSA officials convert rubber-powered Rise-Off-Ground model vast improvement notes airplanes P-24 types what Dick Baxter experienced school volunteer calls Pennyplanes steroids over 200 planes flying high time exciting flight over two minutes Tom soon discovered another schoolbased competition Science Olympiad SO organized science teachers runs pretty much same TSA connected science curricula same way ISA connected technology curricula event draws over onemillion students year several thousand begin flight regional level Through tier system similar national basketball finals work way up nationals held different city year SO interested changing paper glider contest contacted ideas discussion led another after hours talk demonstrations Propeller Propulsion event born first type event molded around flying rubber power indoors Note didnt say indoor rubber minimum weight 10 grams truck AMA standards course Tom has vested interest through position Midwest Products promoting use Free Flight models classrooms However believes strongly AMA has similar vested interest promoting Indoor Outdoor flying sites understand have view big picture ISA SO teams get about same support athletic teams school districts Anyone involved helping become successful makes points local school board Whether indoors out doesnt hurt clubs gain some clout positive support good neighbor opportunities clubs should pass up chance open important doors So plenty motivation preserving expanding number flying sites addition competitions create general interest hobby can translate junior memberships creating new demographics model aviation point quite simple AMA needs focused world education Model aviation slowly getting back schools some cases activities being written directed wellintentioned unqualified inexperienced people AMA members have opportunity present themselves experts model building flying manner meets needs standards educators have go students mostly class after-school groups focus academic pursuits enhance knowledge having fun clear Tom hasnt forgotten early mentor hopes carry through tradition work ISA SO challenges us accept invitation join what positive rewarding experience teacher well student believes everyone wins bargain work over past few years has strong positive impact thousands students time well-organized sports disorganized video games challenge need address Model Aviation ecutive Council Meeting Highlights following motions made July 12 1999 Executive Council Meeting Muncie Indiana should noted District III Vice President out country time meeting submitted vote writing motions presented review prior meeting motions below part unofficial minutes meeting next quarterly Council meeting Questions/comments o MOTION Moved C Bauer VI seconded C Foreman IV accept Nominating Committee report recommendation Nominees EVP VP III VP VII VP XI C D Holland Bob Brown Dave Gish Bruce Nelson Al Culver MOTION passed 12 yes II IV V VI VII IX X XI FVP NAA 1 no VIII MOTION II Moved R Miller IX seconded D Holland EVP accept recommendation Scholarship Committee Selected Names John D Best James G Buescher William R Lutz Jeffrey Pfeifer Mark Rudner Chris F Wenburg Andrew L Wineinger Motion passed unanimously MOTION III Moved hy R Miller IX seconded W De Cou II accept Safety Committee addition Safety Code follows AMA ORGANIZED RC RACING EVENT SAFETY CODE An RC racing event whether AMA Rule Book event model aircraft compete flight over prescribed course objective finishing course faster determine winner 1 organized racing event contestants callers officials course a All officials callers contestants must properly wear helmets OSHA DOT ANSI SNELL NOCSAE approved comparable standard race course b All officials occupying safety cages must wear protective eyewear c All course judge officials located course must properly located positioned inside barrier cages meet AMA approved RC Racing Barrier Cage requirements set forth EC actions October 24 1998 d On course defined mean area beyond pilot/staging area actual flying takes place 2 will fly model aircraft organized racing event does comply paragraph 1 above allows models over 20 pounds unless competition event AMA sanctioned Approved AMA Executive Council action 7/12/99 MOTION passed 12 yes II IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI FVP NAA no III M OTION IV Moved F McCollough XI seconded R Miller IX rescind MOTION 4 October 20 1984 October 20 1984 MOTION 4 Moved J Worth ED seconded J Scarborough X proceed travel agency plan outlined Mr de Ronza MOTION passed unanimously M OTION V Moved E MeCollough XI seconded W De Cou II establish number AVPs District Xl 10 MOTION passed unanimously M OTION VI Moved J MeNeill V seconded Bauer VI establish number AVPs District V 20 MOTION passed 11 yes II III IV V VI VII VIII X XI EVP NAA 1 Abstain IX M OTION VII Moved C Bauer VI seconded Foreman IV donate $10000 2003 Committee become corporate sponsor contribution designated support work Kites Wrights project MOTION passed unanimously Award Recommendations Superior Service Awards Distinguished Service Awards Fellowship Award 12 3 awards approved acclaimation October1999 137 intil ut Vice Pr 4jI V7Vj J~U D Ie]IU Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 column am presenting balance sheet am sure have waited breathlessly Total assets after deduction accumulated depreciation $13706979 Deducting total liabilities leaves net asset value S8647969 AMA continues grow presently strong financial condition will present ratios wish can compute ones interested otherwise wish say investment safe Before get involved numbers would like share story Recently brother underwent rather serious surgical procedure head cleared anesthesia called said cancel funeral flowers send fruit Needless say got good report Until later. 4THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION DECEMBER 31 1998 AND 1997 ASSETS 1998 CURRENT ASSETS Cash cash equivalents Receivables Inventory Cost Prepaid insurance Prepaid membership costs Prepaid IMS expenses Prepaid expenses Prepaid taxes $ 3834665 111746 199968 130745 212980 17978 26333 4500 Total Current Assets 4538915 INVESTMENTS 3326037 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Land improvements Buildings improvements Computers software Museum contents library Furniture equipment Vehicles 2746496 2446844 1178967 175873 830181 98599 Total Cost Less accumulated depreciation OTHER ASSETS Goodwill accumulated amortization $3612 Mortgage note receivable Life memberships receivable 7476960 .J4925 5482935 96388 245834 16870 359092 1997 $ 3308262 191404 149240 120570 253145 21495 4044116 2969571 2746496 2422934 984628 175873 753486 7194089 1603008 5591081 247829 19400 267 229 MUSEUM COLLECTION IATh 138 Model Aviation 4 Remember put AMA WILL establish CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST iour lifetime income may make gifts AMA Cash Securities Insurance Gems Real Estate Etc Charitable Remainder Trust provides Immediate Income Tax Deduction Lifetime Income for you spouse other beneficiary Reduction Estate Taxes Money Favorite Charities Interested Contact AMA Executive Director Joyce Hager 765 287-1256 ext 200 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable Current maturities mortgage payable capital lease obligations Accrued expenses Competition funds escrow Deferred membership revenue Deferred IMS revenue Total Current Liabilities DEFERRED MEMBERSHIP REVENUE LONG-TERM LIABILITIES Mortgage payable net current maturities Obligations under capital lease net current maturities Total Liabilities NET ASSETS Unrestricted net assets Unrestricted net assets available operations Designated Executive Council contingencies Temporarily restricted net assets Site development Scholarships awards Other programs Total Net Assets October1999 139 1998 $ 91100 44101 63814 3756121 62748 680498 70675 751 173 5059010 1997 $30003 76390 44289 47968 3852230 4050880 311121 741985 100252 842 237 5204238 3610165 3940000 7550 165 30952 35668 50974 117594 7 66 77 59 j7j 4291531 3 940 000 8231531 250673 32984 132781 416438 8647969 $ 13706979 in]kbl1[eiE1 Is] bin Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1 828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 Richard Sherman 30 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Andrew Argenio 3 Sheila Ave Smithfield RI 02917 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator TBA first three photos left over last months column ~2 Rochester NH Club May 16 1999 visited Rochester Club day other clubs area invited participate open flying cookout day provide modelers chance fly another field associate other modelers intent rotate among clubs club would host such day good weather good attendance continuous flying day long different types aircraft seems good concept hope continues Berwick ME Flying Eagles Club June 61999 day Eagles hosted other clubs Again event wellattended weather beautiful club field privately-owned sod farm club looking new members interested contact 781 934-6248 will put touch proper people would like say really good time both clubs people met great Model Aviation area Berwick field Bob Prewitt prepares fly biplane Note safety fencing number cars parking lot Paul Mannings Constellation Chet dough londonderry NH X Cell 60 Helicopter gave demo flights spectators Rupert Kossmala HA-I Russ Bartlett Spacewalker ARF Bob Robertshaw fleet Control Line airplanes Bob Mercia Gull Wing Stinson Note model HMS Endeavor Bob background Cooking area Rochester Club field Bob Prewitt assists Bob Robertshaw starting engine demo flight kI 11 L1 mum i — New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07g20-1308 Phone O8 221-1666 Fax g08 221-~7 decou@idtnet Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Highlstown NJ 08520-4501 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 109W Edward St Iselan NJ 05830 Dave Mathewson Box 613 Camillus NY 13031 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodem 407 Willow Street Lockport NY 14094 Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock Court Saugerlies NY 12477 Adam BattIer 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithtield Dr Endicolt NY 137604329 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 53 Airport Dr Dswego County Airport Fulton NY 13069 315 598-6093 Potpourri month have file fitil things youve sent Thanks first picture submitted George Leu daughter Kristen placed first Junior event years WRAM show first effort Dynaflite PT19 Junior category participants WRAM officials pictured L-R Jim Onarato Kurt Settembre Kristen Leu Dan Carozza Tito Rodriquez Mat Pecoroni Tom Perkins Mt Laurel NJ submitted picture scratch-built F4F Wildcat used set Bob Karlsson plans effort Tom says took year build gear alone year-and-a-half entire project ship has 75-inch span uses Saito 150 4-stroke power Eight servos provide control including working split flaps says flight characteristics great Nice effort Tom Larry Katz provided interesting piece concerning establishment program senior citizens developed newly chartered club Greenbriar Woodlands Model Builders Toms River NJ reasons senior population provides fertile ground re recruitment model aviation model building integral part early teen pre-teen experience also during era aviation unique awe-inspiring space exploration computer age today Seniors also witnessed growth importance aviation victory World War II exploits pioneers such Wiley Post Wrong Way Corrigan Charles Lindbergh Amelia Earhardt mind Greenbriar Woodlands Model Builders newly chartered AMA club New Jersey senior citizen community proposed program reintroduce model aviation retirees Although small number seven members represented over 300 years model building experience offered provide program communitys Mens Club members ranged age mid-60s 80 years Nearly three-fourths group indicated youthful introduction model aviation included Outdoor Rubber some tow-line gliders Control Line model building flying also fact addition model building experience seniors possess financial security have need occupy free time What better way enjoy wonderful technical advances present day model aviation Once date approved publicity included flyers throughout community community newsletter article closed circuit television announcements word mouth program consisted large display model airplanes spanning facet hobby including Peanut Rubber Indoor Rubber Electric both Outdoor Indoor slow flyers plus RC aircraft encompassing Old Timers l/2A Texaco gliders AREs 1/4 Scale models program also included background information about AMA 28-minute video produced Academy Because Model Airplanes brief history model aviation concentrated time period 1930s 1940s comparisons various building techniques products today Another discussion included RC model building flying final talk involved Electric models including Indoor slow flyers Club members also produced dozens gliders using tops egg crates attendees encouraged distribute grandchildren However enthralled gliders flying characteristics seemed enjoy testing themselves course jury still out reenter sport hobby No doubt some will Others may influence grandchildren using foam gliders future benefits such program unknown present day goodwill exposure can help immensely first dividend permission use community clubhouse Indoor RC Rubber model flying Leon Shulman lovely wife June display Vintage RC Society Hall Fame plaque Howard McEntee medal Longtime modeler Leon Shulman Metuchen NJ inducted Vintage RC Society Radio Control Hall Fame lifetime membership Society 1999 WRAM Westchester Radio Aero Modelers show White Plains NY Additionally Leon given prestigious Howard McEntee medal recognition outstanding contributions advancement RC aeromodeling awards presented annually show WRAMs given recognition outstanding contributors Innovators hobby Radio Control Howard McFntee himself early developer experimenter instrumental helping new hobby start its development toward amazingly reliable RC systems have today McEntee passed away 1972 club began award McEntees name would recognize others pioneering spirit accomplishments exemplified its namesake second award given Vintage RC Society organization dedicated preservation Radio Control history achievements electronic airframe design pioneers made RC best hobby/sport world awards highest honors given today pioneers Leon started hobby Radio Control early 1940s helped test fly early RC models two pioneers Joe Raspanti Ben Shereshaw already hobby active designer flier Free Flight models always desire have ability control models ground During WWII Air Force pilot flew several different full-size aircraft radio control anti-aircraft targets flew inside cockpit also pilotless aircraft via radio control nearby flying Mother RC airplane ber 1999 141 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 43226-2006 614 861-1643 David H Ellis 5261 OeWin Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1200 304 776-1406 Nelson Gould 1644 Idaho Street Allentonn PA 16103-8519 610 797-6597 Donald Klopp 637 Ham/ton Court Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0126 Frank NolI 5492 Waterloo Road Oayton OH 40456 937 435-6232 Joe Otto 13065 Heath Road Chesterland OH 44026-3225 440 726-0165 E-mail JO0oAMA@AOLcom Matthew Turowski R R 63 Boo 264 Oogwood Orive Orums PA 18222 717 766-0661 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranhrook Orive PO Boo 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 16704 717 267-6970 year members District III elect representative Academys Council Please exercise right vote have used AMA frequency scanner district apologize long wait rectify purchased additional scanner already use think frequency problem area contact Vice President borrow scanner Chances problem exists equipment using Another new item tabletop display very nice way introduce Academy mall show modeling function big problem exists . no pictures materials exemplify District III would interested involving club please send pictures patch whatever Bob Brown MANSFIELD RIC SOCIETY past 16 years Mansfield R/C Society has produced annual Quarter Scale Air Fair Shelby Ohio Known Home R/C Hospitality event continues grow under very capable direction its event director Dick Sheppard AVPs Joe Vislay Frank Noll attended meet Dick Sheppard keeps eye transmitter impound Check out great Boeing 314 Clipper pit line endless NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA RADIO CONTROL CLUB Last spring Academy asked Northeast Philadelphia Radio Control Club its representative East Coast Hobby Show Philadelphia club graciously accepted provided positive input attendees Mid-Atlantic Modelers Association Bucks County R/C Club also tremendous display show NEPRCC President Adam R Smith Jr Vice President Brad Copeland Sr relax after day representing Academy Volunteers Robert Kolmetzky Brad Copeland Allen Applebaum Ken Lenke attend questions asked Mid-Atlantic Modelers Association flight demonstration Philadelphia Bucks County RC Club raffle helped clubs treasury Oxford Valley mall show another function NPRCC assistance its neighboring club Pegasus club filled 2500 square feet mall created biggest best displays area An overhead view NEPRCC mall show Ken Lenke demonstrates buddy box interested party 142 Model Aviation key Mackay announcing U] F iI[iLU 1 transmitter impound area Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland /Nortti Carolina Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 252 441-5855 Fax 252 441-6554 CHUCKAMAVP@aoIcom Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 410 969-9356 E-Mail bbabura@junocom Randy Elliott 103 Virginia Court Pulaski VA 24301 Home Phone 540 980-8461 Office Phone 540 994-2316 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757421-4545 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 have new e-mail address CHUCKAMAVP@aolcom Lots input Column month goes HAMPTON ROADS RADIO CONTROL CLUB The following photos third annual Spring Fun Fly April 17 Lone Star Lakes Park Suffolk VA photo banquet Friday photo shows flightline Saturday very friendly club nice flying stte SOUTHWEST AREA PARK R/C MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB photo Ron Konkus keeping things moving TOC Maryland Fly-In Competition 1999 CHESAPEAKE BAY RADIO CONTROL CLUB CBRC field open neighbors third annual Neighbor Appreciation Day photos show some activity CHARLOTTE AEROMODELERS INC This photo recent club meeting held Carolinas Aviation Museum Charlotte NC airplane background fullscale B-17 group foreground full-scale modelers BLISS lEAGUE AVP NORTH CAROLINA writes attending April council meeting AMA Headquarters amazed attention effort put forth unpaid leaders meeting somewhat casual President Dave Brown charge times made everything informative enjoyable District VPs present except Others including Doug Holland Executive VP Joyce Hager Executive Director several other AMA employees gave reports Joyce has AMA long time very dedicated according co workers According auditor AMA model non-profit organization has worked quite few appears lot assets brought about Executive VP Doug Holland through knowledge experience dealing situations wish AMA member could attend council meeting believe attitude appreciation would improve would thankful am Out space next month Go take kid flying 4October1999 143 flight line Li u LL L m J 1 11 LS AU 1 11 Iin Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico South Carolina Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avesue Brmisgham AL 35205 Phone 12051322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 E-mail ama@ocottnet WEB PAGE nttp/fmwmscottnetlama Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 37t3 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbelmina Chihasz 2826 Arhor Place Knonville TN 37917 John G Cooper 4768 Clnister Cone Memphis TN 38118 James Alvin 5426 Melmood Drive Jackson MS 39211 Michael Gregory 305 Rnckmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hensel 363 Briarmood 642 Meridian MS 39305 Louise Izzo 296 Huntridge Way Winteroprings FL 32709 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorniee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner PG Boo 4469 Colambus GA 31904-0469 Dr John Martin 2160 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 Fred Mulholland 15410 Stonecreek Ln Tampa FL 33613 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr. Smyrna GA 30082 Melvin Sires 76t Boardman Rd Aiken SC 29603 Lyman Slack 90155W 61st An Guienville FL 32608 Frank Tiane 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gainesoillo GA 30506 Lee Webster 1009 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 666 Boo 10397 Fajurdo PR 00739 Frequency Coordinator Tony Stillman 3702 N Pace Blvd Pensacola FL 32505 POone 650 434-0909 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207 W Sandcreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Woodvalley Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Computer Science Technology Expert Tom Rhodes 9 Nem York Blvd Beverly Hills FL 34465 Phone 352 527-0674 352 795-2362 Lets review Currently have excellent video tape Airplanes Fly lasting about 17 minutes Its good club meetings free you live District V also tape Partnerships help get flying field addition book Roberts Rules Order another book Websters Medical Dictionaiy First Aid Guide pamphlet Getting Keeping Flying Site available free you live District V can get AMA Rule Book AMA Headquarters Write E-mail District V E-mail address ama@scottnet read E-mail once day Ill pay shipping Ray Beckners E-mail . nave contact High County RC Also SMASH Seymour E-mail reply address does work Write Ray provide info What address Norman McGuffey editor Bradley Counry RC Model Airplane Club Flypaper now E-mails some club members newsletter saving S23 postage because members have signed up Gene Sargent E-mails cant find Art Johnson retired Air Force Col Delray Beach Can help Art see wrtte Andre Landrum Madison MI writes Thanks helping become AMA Leader Member Enclosed info requested included forthcoming s AMA District V Feel free edit out anything related what desire Andre will edit out nothing Everything looks peachy Thank attended day annual Mid South Championships 441 444 446 RC Gliders Sponsors North Alabama Silent Flyers events cross country stuff told year 101 entries sponsors very capable day models about 60 span no restrictions weight some being eight less ounces handlaunched can believe see circling thermals Ronald Swinehart CD overall action Huntsville AL what appeared Redstone Arsinal land Meet CD Al Clark above Al directed Hand Launch event gliders day eighth year entries over tncluding California Maryland Ohio above Johnney Johnson Flintville TN Chuck Anderson Tullahoma TN Chuck holding glider Also attended River City Challenge forRC Scale 511 512 520 ona Sunday Decatur Alabama MAC holds year Decatur Club has excellent field 60 x 600 paved runway Pictured above three important fliers including John Gustafson Charles Baker Jim Forthman model Z-Max 1300Z 26% scratch-built James Ray CD overall Sunday showed up Ed Teny charge everything picture next column Charles Baker again wife Melba Also sitting Victoria Charles Union MO model fine PT26 Associate Vice President Fred Mulholland represents AMA Tampa El area writes photo Pelicans Soaring Club unit West Pasco Model Pilots Association fly Tuesday Thursday morning L-R Bob Wargo Carl Schrader Paul Berry Frank Strummer Chuck Leisenfelt Al Schoenstein Jesus Plaja Vie Tyler Ray Gebauer Fred says power winch used tow up airplanes large small have good time have good friend Florida Bill Bell Bill Free Flight field son using has taken over progress resulting power poles have joined Port St Lucie SunDancers RC Club order enjoy larger field above snap Chris Christenson Andy Barron getting ready fly belong Port St Lucie SunDancers RC Club Bill says nice people allow him drop models occasionally good humor Thanks nice pictures Bill Everyone Indoor Free Flight familiar Dr John Martin Miami Indoor Aircraft Model Association MIAMA because priceless unique newsletter Dr John edits Also club club secretary Sidney Gilbert Sidney mailed snap info Dr John Wormley has started program within Sarasota County Recreation Department show kids ages eight twelve build little planes have flyoffs Dr Wormley behind Pierce Martin Brett Hunter Kevin Brockner Calli Pitman John Pitman Thanks nice pictures Sidney Model Aviation nois / Indiana/Kentucky Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60706-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708457-2177 sysbauer@charliecnxiitedx Associate Vice Presidents Illinois John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenmood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct St Charles MO 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Leex Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 123B Higginaville MO 64037 660 584-6284 Fax 660 584-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 httpUwewcsamiitedu/amadist6/indexhtm WAUKEGAN IL Club #777 Lake County Radio Control Club got together January 1 year enjoy some flying some chili Picture happy group Buzz Paricka TELL CITY IN Club #2460 Airmasters Radio Control Club has tradition last ten years get together New Years Day flying session no matter what weather first photo has club president Mark Johnson nursing life P-5 1 prior couple flights Takeoff landing runs quite short because snow Next have old eagle-eye flight instructor Randy Hayes overcoming frosted glasses 20 degree cold fly Most club members showed up four members put flights rest noshed chili sausage other goodies Information photos Doug Oleson FORT WAYNE IN Ron Ballard District VI AMP sent some fine pictures hobby show swap meet held Fort Wayne First have Wayne Doegnes beautiful A-b Warthog Lots great detail workmanship highest caliber Next have display model rockets Summit City Aerospace Club next have great looking RC boat Bob Kensill F-41 Cat done Hooters design about Ultimate done pink white blue Rob Olliver about great looking P-47 giant size lots detail Dave Faulk MOLINE IL Club #3457 Quad-City Skyraiders has held very successful fun-flys past couple years Last year spectator attendance over 1000 Dennis Witt club president sent couple pictures First have Rick Haney teaching new member fly shot some members aircraft club has 60 members HELP Does anyone know can get touch Ken Wells produced R/C Video Magazine No problem just need help project CB October1999 145 Talk about starting young Iowa Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Dave Gish Vice President 5435 St Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Tel 319 766-2202 Fax 319 766-4038 Associate Vice Presidents 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 albertschwartz@postofficeworldnetattnet East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 SOAPBOX No way last issue said would good Soapbox could eliminated Since Ive few controlled events event over open flying allowed open alright looked pilots heads opened up brains flew out dont think Ive ever seen mid-airs near-misses People people please use heads think about what about Oh well good stuff Below photograph John DiCosimo top place finisher division C Propeller Propulsion Plus event Science Olympiad state competition Minnesota John went place fifth national event John attends Lakeville High School Shown him Jim Ladwig several members Minneapolis Model Aero Club gave John assistance preparing event Greater Flint RC Club organized get kids involved aeromodeling Carey Hook sent pictures first class Albee Elementary School About 75 first graders participated balsa planes given kids courtesy Rogers Hobby Center What great idea Thanks helped out Shown below some pictures took giant fun fly sponsored Green Bay Model Airplane Club dont know time go Green Bay its either windy windy drizzling joke guys Seriously have good times Another large-size model event got held Oshkosh WI fun fly hosted Winnebago RC Flyers weather some best Ive flown since beginning season suppose guys going tell planned way super flying site Hope get keep forever Want yourself favor Make sure get Grand Event next year bring airplane Theres whole bunch open flying time lots other fun Read ad published Model Aviation Remember landing keep airspeed up Stalls produce horrible results Bye 4146 Model Aviation nsas Louisiana New Mesico / Oklahoma / Texas Dr Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817 599-7131 E-mail sfrank69@airmail net wwwAMA-Dist-8org Associate Vice Presidents George Aldrich 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 210 656-2021 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 254 662-5587 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126-1/2 SE 35th St Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon RI Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 4611 Gooch Dr Little Rock AR 72212 501 868-2604 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Gene Kent 2811 Cork Cove San Antonio TX 78230 210 308-8043 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Southwestern Aeromodeling Conference mark calendar now will AMA District VIII TX NM OK AR LA throughout United States convention gathering aeromodelers Arlington Texas Convention Center located between Dallas FtWorth TX 1-30 May 19-20 2000 scenic site between 1-30 ballpark Arlington TX fun family vacation site includes Six Flags Water Park vacation spot Texas Rangers area easy access air car minutes Dallas/Ft Worth Southwestern Aeromodeling Conference will produced no monetary risk AMA None black proceeds will divided between AMA scholarship fund AMA museum program full-blown trade show aeromodeling trade will accommodated welcomed will Giant Swap event two auctions no commission fees Friday evening Saturday afternoon will free static display awards free space AMA club AMA Special Interest Group set up display vendors area will available near cost decorated 10 x 10 booth vendors name booth table two chairs two vendors passes full price $9900 whole show will 50% discount AMA members preregister Regular admission $500 day AMA members preregister cost will two tickets $500 will preregistration will guaranteed swap table will $1000 day no standing lines rushing table spaces Vendors swappers will have separate time Friday morning set up prior public admission Southwestern Aeromodeling Conference will gathering modelers will lots space modelers network visit together informal lounge/rest area will focal point event will several technical symposia invited guest lecturers modeling field Mark Y2K calendar now MAY 1920 2000 Dallas/FtWorth Texas Arlington Convention Center Y2K bug does get us registration event vendors attendees will begin January 1 2000 further information contact above address AMAthe glue bonds modelers together 30% Extra 300S has beautiful unique black gold white color scheme Let share two ideas borrowed members newsletters Larks Club southwest Louisiana has business cards printed front side introduction club invitation join reverse has map flying field Simply presenting such business card spectators retail hobby stores continuous membership drive clubgreat idea Members helping members Orange County Radio Control Club newsletter has section PhDs read newsletters sent caught eye request post graduate degree modelers post hole diggers review recent disastrous crashes higher education perform post-crash reviews others may learn avoid previously made mistakes Members helping members So may better communicate share modeling information please ensure AMA chartered club has E-mail listing District VIII WWW site wwwAMA-Dist-8org Flying Fun Fellowship Dr Sandy Frank ber1999 147 Mr Mrs Ward Watts District VIII AVP Baton Rouge LA Rally Giants really combined modeling activities fun Grand Prairie Hawks club hosted 1999 IMAA Rally Giants 200 pilots registered event well-run event countless flights nonstop visiting horse trading models entire four-day event Jack Beauchamp Woodlands TX Rally Giants Laser 200 member Fighter Field club Al MacKinzie Bentonville AR Rally Giants beautiful Carden Jim Whiteside sent photo Randy Hammond cutting open house ribbon Brazoria County Modelers Associations newly purchased property 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 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 80919-1 788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Colorado Quickie 500 Race #3 held June 13 1999 PPRC Black Forest Field Hats off fine crew volunteer workers Frank Tuxworth Patrick Reilly Bob Vixie Steve Woestemeyer Hany Lehman Dave Hoffmann Gus Gustafson time effort contributed guys goes long way toward having successful event appreciate big thanks sponsors Aero Lettering provided pilot certificates two-way radios Custom Hobbies provided fuel discount props Colorado Hobby Products supplied equipment to believe wing literally stuck pylon pole pilot said 1 couldnt again tried also much discussion whether Dave Miller flew through Gus Gustafsons plane merely exploded went around south pylon group welcomed Bill Hayden Grand Junction made trip across mountains race us Bill turned very respectable performance first time racing Doug Beacham CD event Dave Miller providing back-up now winners Dave Miller COS Steve Barker Denver Andy Woodward Denver Don Johnson Pueblo Mike Farnsworth Niwot Doug Beacham COS Bill Hayden Grand Jct Bryant Johnson Broomfield 1st Gold 2nd Gold 3rd Gold 4th Gold tst Silver 2nd Silver 3rd Silver 4th Silver Race #4 will Mile Hi R/C Aurora July 11 Contact Jera Miller need info directions get Submined Jera Miller Front Range Quickie Racing Spruce Goose Flies Again Toil Spinner Longmont CO Saturday May 22 1999 hundreds people flocked shores Boulder Reservoir watch Scale replica Spruce Goose take air model weighs approximately 53 lbs has wingspan 12-fl over 8-ft long has working project tO years tt first started Marvin Lewis finished members Boulder Aeromodelers Society after Marvins death March 1997 flight scheduled about 9 am after slight delay Spruce Goose team prepared plane flight Once team comfortable working pilot Steve Croft signaled ready try takeoff As Croft taxiing plane upwind position takeoff left inboard engine quit team restarted engine turned plane back around taxi engine again cut out ensure best chance success plane pulled water worked cradle team constructed After engine checked plane put back water Croft made several attempts lift off sponsons would hit water cause plane spin top water final attempt Croft steered plane directly oncoming waves plane sped through water hit small wave causing jump air immediately came back down bounced surface water plane again rose air began porpoise After few oscillations plane crashed back water after reaching elevation about 20 feet After plane towed back visible damage broken prop possible broken engine mount minor tear fabric covering small crack fuselage Like original Spruce Goose maiden light Marvin Lewis Spruce Goose its planned flight Boulder team family Marvin Lewis currently trying find final home plane Crosswinds RC Aerobatics contest well-attended Twenty-eight contestants flew AMA classes FAt-F3A six rounds over two-day weekend June 5 6 t999 Classes fairly evenly divided although equal participation LAMA contest May did get see additional FAt-F3A flyer Chuck Smith Casper compete against LAMA flyer Bruce Thompson usual pure ecstasy see flights see such perfection especially witnessed both flyers come up through ranks makes judging worthwhile weather part outstanding pattern contest Saturday sunny pleasant too warm until third round time beastly south wind club named over years came up really caused problems flyers certainly glad brought lust-in-case jacket again Naturally skilled classes less affected expert flyers trouble tracking performing good geometric figures Tray Newmans takeoff Masters wind appeared give good shake three times Troys takeoff thought strange wind south because could see turbulent clouds coming west t turned around saw similar clouds positioned south tn addition wind clouds boiling west threat wet electric weather So Larry Falsetta CD called contest end third round Such vicious winds worse altitude take fun out flying judging passage cool front Saturday night Sunday turned out truly fabulous daycool light windsjust wonderful environment last three rounds glorious way end contest cream pattern represented two contestants Bruce Thompson LAMA Chuck Smith Casper discussion pattern contests often forget Masters class really top class AMA competition really no higher class graduate after Masters FAt category optional anyone enter no matter what skill level may same time FAt class international competition determines world champions therefore possibly prestigious dont really know what level Bruce aspires hasnt competed contest except locals would certainly competitive NATS Chuck course has flying FAI NATS intermittently several years has yet really break big time Whatever situation always pleasure watch two guys fly good demonstration what Pattern flying should tsman 1Mike Schauer 2Jack Donahue 3Loren Hayes 4Randy Graham 5Larry Larson Intermediate 1Doug Idler 2Kevin Kelsey 3Bruce Hayes 4Neil Miles 5Bruce Reins 6Jeff Hill 7Dave Loshbaugh 8Mike Yearly Advanced 1 Mark Hample 2 Bill Chester 3 Dave Miller 4 Larry Falsetta 5 Darwin Idler 6 Kurt Bozarth Masters 1 Tiny Newman 2 John Neilson 3 Chuck Schone 4 Rob Kelly 5 Dennis Bastain 6 Jeff Charish 7 Rich Lindberg 148 Model Aviation F1 11 [1 aTU 1 1 Arizona California Guam Hawaii Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 55271 Phone/Fax 602 728-9400 E-mail richh@primenetcom http/Iwwwama-1 Ocorn/sma Darwin Barrie Scottsdale 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 ISee teat months column additional AVPs Coordinatorsi Congratulations District X members Mark Rudner Santa Ana CA Derrek Tan Fullerton CA Eighteen-year-old Mark Rudner top ranking AMA scholarship award recipient 1999 Mark also co-captain Troy High School National Science Olympiad team competing May 1999 championship Chicago IL Derrick Tan 15 sophomore Troy High School also member 15member team placed second Propeller Propulsion event earning him silver medal Science Olympiad competition divided two separate divisions high school junior high includes 30 science engineering events such event Propeller Propulsion event contestants tasked designing rubber-powered Indoor Free Flight model weighing no less 10 grams maximum wingspan 25 centimeters Derrick Tan previously competed Propeller Propulsion event junior high level placing first region second state competition Derrick has since honed skills help two-time US FAt Indoor World Champion Steve Brown 1999 National Science Olympiad Derrick approached all-time best score 2 minutes 57 seconds very impressive 2 minute 19 second flight Derricks time four seconds behind leader earning him second place silver medal national Olympiad competition begins regional level teams around country compete standing within state Individual medals awarded individual achievement however aggregate score official events approximately 23 determines teams overall ranking competition Troy High School two teams California qualifying nationals help Mark Derrick Troy team won national championship high school division consistently attaining top individual scores across board events Congratulations Mark Derrick entire Troy High School Team Also thanks Chuck Rudner providing background information story Till next time . Keepem safe Keepem flyn ber1999 149 Associate Vice Presidents Fifteen-year-old AMA member Derrick Tan Troy High School Fullerton CA part high schools 15member team selected attend 1999 National Science Olympiad Championships held Chicago past May Derrick competed Propeller Propulsion event rubber-powered Indoor Free Flight took home silver medal official time 2 minutes 19 seconds gorgeous Quaker sporting Quaker Oats insignia built flown Philip J Herrerah Fullerton CA Phils Quaker 20 such aircraft launched attempt fly record number Quaker aircraft simultaneously record trial hosted Ventura County Comets conducted club field May 221999 Clarey Aimes CD George Crabtree officiate 10th annual Blacksheep Championship held May 29-31 annual Free Flight extravaganza sponsored Blacksheep Squadron San Fernando Valley flown Memorial Day weekend Taft CA Three generations Marsh family Ken R Mike L Mike Marsh Jr participated Quaker fly-in Ken resides Ventura County Mike Dad Big Bear Lake Above Don Martin puts final turns rubber-powered Flying Aces Moth Below Don launches final round Championship Line-up Quaker aircraft before launch aircraft launched successfully resulting record total 20 Quaker aircraft flown simultaneously years achievement surpassed last years record 15 aircraft team Ron Scott pilot Chris Weiser owner logged longest flight time just over 43 minutes takeoff landing Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 Eniail vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 26405 SE 160th St Issaqush WA 98027 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 56101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincoft 4400 Gray Wolf Dr Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Bos 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98360 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Its amazing truly nice people model airplanes just lost Fred Kinnard Fred genuinely friendly giving person spent hundreds hours young people teaching way things fly sending out build own wings Fred very good person have club hard worker never afraid scut work done anyone can said angels thats Fred going miss him very much AVP Mike Hazel sent following words photos about 1999 NW Control Line Regionals Roseburg OR Northwests big once again held over Memorial Day weekend Roseburg OR Regional Airport fairgrounds Scale flying annex Exactly one-hundred competitors showed up three day CL extravaganza along countless spectators both modelers non-modelers alike well over three-hundred event entries believed record Entry levels appeared up Combat Racing Speed events Unfortunately other thing up wind area known its calm weather Mother Nature didnt supply usual calm air wind strong day competition easing up just slightly Sunday couple events canceled due high winds surprisingly some aircraft casualties things considered wasnt too bad few entrants opted sit out spent time like like conversing fellow modelers about planes engines flying inevitable subject just wait until next year Kudos hard working tndividuals labored make probably finest Control Line meet nation Folks over Northwest labor pool main source modeler-power comes Umpqua Valley Modelers Eugene Propspinners Western Oregon Control Line Flyers Thanks other Control Line news Northwests own regional newsletter Flying Lines observed 20-year anniversary its founding earlier year newsletter has part glue has helped make CL flying activities popular region Typical contents include contest reports technical data specific event information classified ads photos general discussion Control Line scene special issue commemorating 20year anniversary very well received last May information regarding Flying Lines can contact AVP Mike Hazel last major Control Line event year will Really Racing/Fall Follies double contest held October 8 9 site will Bill Riegel Model Airpark Salem Oregon Several racing events will flown Saturday Precision Aerobatics will take place Sunday Drop watch fly Information meet can also contacting AVP Mike Hazel Jet Speed entries Loren Howard planes Thomas designs feature aluminum construction Grant Hiestands Regionals Float Plane entry Pseudo Schneider built Bruce Tharpe Venture 60 kit uses Astro Cobalt 40 geared 18 cells District officers out among modelers area day AVP fortunate have several excellent people holding down relatively thankless jobs Chick Young stalwart RAMS club has AVP since shortly after became Vice President Chick Young some stuff Photo Randy Smithhisler Chick has involved hobby over fifty years talents include organizing model clubs keeping alive functioning large part existence Puyallup EXPO Back RAMS Show Doc Brooks right hand man transition made aegis Mount Rainier club Bob Pfeiffer Chick stayed thick turns out Chick going retire AVP position said quit being VP Im quitting too So Chick has thanks well hes worked years giving helping hand modelers Bill Harburg Corvallis sent photos Bell-AirR/C Club Big Bird Bellingham early June some May Float fly Amity pond Gerry Becker Bell-Air Big Bird plan-built Bristol Brownie Bob Govro sets up Ed Rhodes holds Amity As some will have noticed will candidate election VP Thanks have supported efforts make organization perhaps little better attuned needs modelers became VP Model Aviation 11hI-1Iif1m1{ Joe Beshar Coordinator 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Fax 201 261-0223 Tel 201 261-1281 FindingPreservingMaintaining LandfillsIdeal Flying Sites Over last few years have discovered closed landfills providing new flying sites clubs Ashland Cloud Chasers MAC Kershaw County Science Park successes have documented Model Aviation modelers landfills coming together create win-win situation everyone involved modelers landfill operators community successes have occurred because hard work dedication local modelers landfill administrators Through efforts AMA Flying Site Assistance program largest disposal companies United States has recognized beneficial relationships developing has gone extra step help modelers acquiring flying sites company Waste Management Inc Houston Texas have provided Academy list area regional managers including addresses phone numbers have given permission contact individuals What follows quoted letter Ms Leslie Shannon Waste Management Inc recently sent via Fax list companys area regional mangers may contact inquire about potential use some closed landfill sites flying fields radiocontrolled aircraft Permission would course up please consider note okay contact managers list sent What means AMA members Waste Management Inc finds benefits model aircraft activity landfills worthwhile will pave way discussions take place sites discussions will help establish feasibility model aircraft activity landfill based determination Waste Management manager involved order AMA helpful possible endeavor organizing Waste Management information will useful local level will distribute lists regional basis according Waste Management Incs five regional designations Atlantic Area Eastern Area Midwest Area Southern Area Western Area example club Pennsylvania contact Flying Site Assistance Program information will provided information pertinent Eastern Area Pennsylvania Region landfill area operated Waste Management Inc please contact Joe Beshar headed address Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters assistance will help determine needs provide appropriate information help other way necessary certainly appreciate cooperation Waste Management Ms Shannon have provided AMA trnly valuable resource 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 Call Flying Site Success Stories Club Presidents Newsletter Editors membership would like know about flying site success story vital stories shared may learn apply sound methods acquiring flying sites heartbeat aeromodeling Please send article headed address ber 1999 151 LlDrr ts will done nearest 1/4 hour $25/hr $30/hr $3 5/hr Please specific information required try limit request issue/question needs extensive may wish come Library person hire someone to
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News View HQ Seepage 176 Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 ru-uiu rs] Gordon Schimmel AMA Education Committee Member time tine column will focus someone has accomplished lot promote educational programs young people inaugurate new feature begin profile Tom Sanders native Pennsylvania Jan simple Free Flight models fifteen years hobby Tom Sanders clearly remembers being mentored dads best friend suggested flying model lesson science math invited out field hand launch some gliders Once launched Thermic 20 boomer settled grass watch go out sight time disappeared cloud discussed relevant aspects Newtonian physics aerodynamics glider demonstrated way home went discuss powered aircraft same principles play part operation other machines came home excited telling Mom Dad about learned better yet glider taught Tom has never forgotten early mentor credits him igniting interest Free Flight models machines work also experience led him job Education Director Midwest Products position has used help redesign activities two programs enhancing tens thousands middle high school students understanding flight first met Tom several years ago made presentation Academys Education Committee described became involved Technology Student Associations TSA national glider-building event local club Scale Old Timers Society Philadelphia lost its local Indoor flying site club volunteered put Indoor show Perkasie Pennsylvania barter use gym new flying site assistant principal impressed asked could help schools TSA club glider competition time didnt know anything about TSA have since learned organization made up 700000 members middle high school technology education students industrial arts conversant current educational terminology didnt take long discover kids having much trouble flying planes design parameters using essentially made projects unflyable students frustrated event verge being eliminated Tom stepped forward offered set up new design criteria eventsomething would permit students begin get flights longer took judge start stop watch addition came up catapult launching stick eliminated difficult hand launches level playing field contestant Now known ISA circles Flight Challenge winning times posted recent ISA nationals Tulsa pushing 25 seconds ISA students high school level treated brand-new event year dubbed Flight Endurance event Originally contest another hand-launched glider event Tom convinced TSA officials convert rubber-powered Rise-Off-Ground model vast improvement notes airplanes P-24 types what Dick Baxter experienced school volunteer calls Pennyplanes steroids over 200 planes flying high time exciting flight over two minutes Tom soon discovered another schoolbased competition Science Olympiad SO organized science teachers runs pretty much same TSA connected science curricula same way ISA connected technology curricula event draws over onemillion students year several thousand begin flight regional level Through tier system similar national basketball finals work way up nationals held different city year SO interested changing paper glider contest contacted ideas discussion led another after hours talk demonstrations Propeller Propulsion event born first type event molded around flying rubber power indoors Note didnt say indoor rubber minimum weight 10 grams truck AMA standards course Tom has vested interest through position Midwest Products promoting use Free Flight models classrooms However believes strongly AMA has similar vested interest promoting Indoor Outdoor flying sites understand have view big picture ISA SO teams get about same support athletic teams school districts Anyone involved helping become successful makes points local school board Whether indoors out doesnt hurt clubs gain some clout positive support good neighbor opportunities clubs should pass up chance open important doors So plenty motivation preserving expanding number flying sites addition competitions create general interest hobby can translate junior memberships creating new demographics model aviation point quite simple AMA needs focused world education Model aviation slowly getting back schools some cases activities being written directed wellintentioned unqualified inexperienced people AMA members have opportunity present themselves experts model building flying manner meets needs standards educators have go students mostly class after-school groups focus academic pursuits enhance knowledge having fun clear Tom hasnt forgotten early mentor hopes carry through tradition work ISA SO challenges us accept invitation join what positive rewarding experience teacher well student believes everyone wins bargain work over past few years has strong positive impact thousands students time well-organized sports disorganized video games challenge need address Model Aviation ecutive Council Meeting Highlights following motions made July 12 1999 Executive Council Meeting Muncie Indiana should noted District III Vice President out country time meeting submitted vote writing motions presented review prior meeting motions below part unofficial minutes meeting next quarterly Council meeting Questions/comments o MOTION Moved C Bauer VI seconded C Foreman IV accept Nominating Committee report recommendation Nominees EVP VP III VP VII VP XI C D Holland Bob Brown Dave Gish Bruce Nelson Al Culver MOTION passed 12 yes II IV V VI VII IX X XI FVP NAA 1 no VIII MOTION II Moved R Miller IX seconded D Holland EVP accept recommendation Scholarship Committee Selected Names John D Best James G Buescher William R Lutz Jeffrey Pfeifer Mark Rudner Chris F Wenburg Andrew L Wineinger Motion passed unanimously MOTION III Moved hy R Miller IX seconded W De Cou II accept Safety Committee addition Safety Code follows AMA ORGANIZED RC RACING EVENT SAFETY CODE An RC racing event whether AMA Rule Book event model aircraft compete flight over prescribed course objective finishing course faster determine winner 1 organized racing event contestants callers officials course a All officials callers contestants must properly wear helmets OSHA DOT ANSI SNELL NOCSAE approved comparable standard race course b All officials occupying safety cages must wear protective eyewear c All course judge officials located course must properly located positioned inside barrier cages meet AMA approved RC Racing Barrier Cage requirements set forth EC actions October 24 1998 d On course defined mean area beyond pilot/staging area actual flying takes place 2 will fly model aircraft organized racing event does comply paragraph 1 above allows models over 20 pounds unless competition event AMA sanctioned Approved AMA Executive Council action 7/12/99 MOTION passed 12 yes II IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI FVP NAA no III M OTION IV Moved F McCollough XI seconded R Miller IX rescind MOTION 4 October 20 1984 October 20 1984 MOTION 4 Moved J Worth ED seconded J Scarborough X proceed travel agency plan outlined Mr de Ronza MOTION passed unanimously M OTION V Moved E MeCollough XI seconded W De Cou II establish number AVPs District Xl 10 MOTION passed unanimously M OTION VI Moved J MeNeill V seconded Bauer VI establish number AVPs District V 20 MOTION passed 11 yes II III IV V VI VII VIII X XI EVP NAA 1 Abstain IX M OTION VII Moved C Bauer VI seconded Foreman IV donate $10000 2003 Committee become corporate sponsor contribution designated support work Kites Wrights project MOTION passed unanimously Award Recommendations Superior Service Awards Distinguished Service Awards Fellowship Award 12 3 awards approved acclaimation October1999 137 intil ut Vice Pr 4jI V7Vj J~U D Ie]IU Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 column am presenting balance sheet am sure have waited breathlessly Total assets after deduction accumulated depreciation $13706979 Deducting total liabilities leaves net asset value S8647969 AMA continues grow presently strong financial condition will present ratios wish can compute ones interested otherwise wish say investment safe Before get involved numbers would like share story Recently brother underwent rather serious surgical procedure head cleared anesthesia called said cancel funeral flowers send fruit Needless say got good report Until later. 4THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION DECEMBER 31 1998 AND 1997 ASSETS 1998 CURRENT ASSETS Cash cash equivalents Receivables Inventory Cost Prepaid insurance Prepaid membership costs Prepaid IMS expenses Prepaid expenses Prepaid taxes $ 3834665 111746 199968 130745 212980 17978 26333 4500 Total Current Assets 4538915 INVESTMENTS 3326037 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Land improvements Buildings improvements Computers software Museum contents library Furniture equipment Vehicles 2746496 2446844 1178967 175873 830181 98599 Total Cost Less accumulated depreciation OTHER ASSETS Goodwill accumulated amortization $3612 Mortgage note receivable Life memberships receivable 7476960 .J4925 5482935 96388 245834 16870 359092 1997 $ 3308262 191404 149240 120570 253145 21495 4044116 2969571 2746496 2422934 984628 175873 753486 7194089 1603008 5591081 247829 19400 267 229 MUSEUM COLLECTION IATh 138 Model Aviation 4 Remember put AMA WILL establish CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST iour lifetime income may make gifts AMA Cash Securities Insurance Gems Real Estate Etc Charitable Remainder Trust provides Immediate Income Tax Deduction Lifetime Income for you spouse other beneficiary Reduction Estate Taxes Money Favorite Charities Interested Contact AMA Executive Director Joyce Hager 765 287-1256 ext 200 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable Current maturities mortgage payable capital lease obligations Accrued expenses Competition funds escrow Deferred membership revenue Deferred IMS revenue Total Current Liabilities DEFERRED MEMBERSHIP REVENUE LONG-TERM LIABILITIES Mortgage payable net current maturities Obligations under capital lease net current maturities Total Liabilities NET ASSETS Unrestricted net assets Unrestricted net assets available operations Designated Executive Council contingencies Temporarily restricted net assets Site development Scholarships awards Other programs Total Net Assets October1999 139 1998 $ 91100 44101 63814 3756121 62748 680498 70675 751 173 5059010 1997 $30003 76390 44289 47968 3852230 4050880 311121 741985 100252 842 237 5204238 3610165 3940000 7550 165 30952 35668 50974 117594 7 66 77 59 j7j 4291531 3 940 000 8231531 250673 32984 132781 416438 8647969 $ 13706979 in]kbl1[eiE1 Is] bin Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1 828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 Richard Sherman 30 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Andrew Argenio 3 Sheila Ave Smithfield RI 02917 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator TBA first three photos left over last months column ~2 Rochester NH Club May 16 1999 visited Rochester Club day other clubs area invited participate open flying cookout day provide modelers chance fly another field associate other modelers intent rotate among clubs club would host such day good weather good attendance continuous flying day long different types aircraft seems good concept hope continues Berwick ME Flying Eagles Club June 61999 day Eagles hosted other clubs Again event wellattended weather beautiful club field privately-owned sod farm club looking new members interested contact 781 934-6248 will put touch proper people would like say really good time both clubs people met great Model Aviation area Berwick field Bob Prewitt prepares fly biplane Note safety fencing number cars parking lot Paul Mannings Constellation Chet dough londonderry NH X Cell 60 Helicopter gave demo flights spectators Rupert Kossmala HA-I Russ Bartlett Spacewalker ARF Bob Robertshaw fleet Control Line airplanes Bob Mercia Gull Wing Stinson Note model HMS Endeavor Bob background Cooking area Rochester Club field Bob Prewitt assists Bob Robertshaw starting engine demo flight kI 11 L1 mum i — New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07g20-1308 Phone O8 221-1666 Fax g08 221-~7 decou@idtnet Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Highlstown NJ 08520-4501 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 109W Edward St Iselan NJ 05830 Dave Mathewson Box 613 Camillus NY 13031 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodem 407 Willow Street Lockport NY 14094 Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock Court Saugerlies NY 12477 Adam BattIer 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithtield Dr Endicolt NY 137604329 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 53 Airport Dr Dswego County Airport Fulton NY 13069 315 598-6093 Potpourri month have file fitil things youve sent Thanks first picture submitted George Leu daughter Kristen placed first Junior event years WRAM show first effort Dynaflite PT19 Junior category participants WRAM officials pictured L-R Jim Onarato Kurt Settembre Kristen Leu Dan Carozza Tito Rodriquez Mat Pecoroni Tom Perkins Mt Laurel NJ submitted picture scratch-built F4F Wildcat used set Bob Karlsson plans effort Tom says took year build gear alone year-and-a-half entire project ship has 75-inch span uses Saito 150 4-stroke power Eight servos provide control including working split flaps says flight characteristics great Nice effort Tom Larry Katz provided interesting piece concerning establishment program senior citizens developed newly chartered club Greenbriar Woodlands Model Builders Toms River NJ reasons senior population provides fertile ground re recruitment model aviation model building integral part early teen pre-teen experience also during era aviation unique awe-inspiring space exploration computer age today Seniors also witnessed growth importance aviation victory World War II exploits pioneers such Wiley Post Wrong Way Corrigan Charles Lindbergh Amelia Earhardt mind Greenbriar Woodlands Model Builders newly chartered AMA club New Jersey senior citizen community proposed program reintroduce model aviation retirees Although small number seven members represented over 300 years model building experience offered provide program communitys Mens Club members ranged age mid-60s 80 years Nearly three-fourths group indicated youthful introduction model aviation included Outdoor Rubber some tow-line gliders Control Line model building flying also fact addition model building experience seniors possess financial security have need occupy free time What better way enjoy wonderful technical advances present day model aviation Once date approved publicity included flyers throughout community community newsletter article closed circuit television announcements word mouth program consisted large display model airplanes spanning facet hobby including Peanut Rubber Indoor Rubber Electric both Outdoor Indoor slow flyers plus RC aircraft encompassing Old Timers l/2A Texaco gliders AREs 1/4 Scale models program also included background information about AMA 28-minute video produced Academy Because Model Airplanes brief history model aviation concentrated time period 1930s 1940s comparisons various building techniques products today Another discussion included RC model building flying final talk involved Electric models including Indoor slow flyers Club members also produced dozens gliders using tops egg crates attendees encouraged distribute grandchildren However enthralled gliders flying characteristics seemed enjoy testing themselves course jury still out reenter sport hobby No doubt some will Others may influence grandchildren using foam gliders future benefits such program unknown present day goodwill exposure can help immensely first dividend permission use community clubhouse Indoor RC Rubber model flying Leon Shulman lovely wife June display Vintage RC Society Hall Fame plaque Howard McEntee medal Longtime modeler Leon Shulman Metuchen NJ inducted Vintage RC Society Radio Control Hall Fame lifetime membership Society 1999 WRAM Westchester Radio Aero Modelers show White Plains NY Additionally Leon given prestigious Howard McEntee medal recognition outstanding contributions advancement RC aeromodeling awards presented annually show WRAMs given recognition outstanding contributors Innovators hobby Radio Control Howard McFntee himself early developer experimenter instrumental helping new hobby start its development toward amazingly reliable RC systems have today McEntee passed away 1972 club began award McEntees name would recognize others pioneering spirit accomplishments exemplified its namesake second award given Vintage RC Society organization dedicated preservation Radio Control history achievements electronic airframe design pioneers made RC best hobby/sport world awards highest honors given today pioneers Leon started hobby Radio Control early 1940s helped test fly early RC models two pioneers Joe Raspanti Ben Shereshaw already hobby active designer flier Free Flight models always desire have ability control models ground During WWII Air Force pilot flew several different full-size aircraft radio control anti-aircraft targets flew inside cockpit also pilotless aircraft via radio control nearby flying Mother RC airplane ber 1999 141 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 43226-2006 614 861-1643 David H Ellis 5261 OeWin Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1200 304 776-1406 Nelson Gould 1644 Idaho Street Allentonn PA 16103-8519 610 797-6597 Donald Klopp 637 Ham/ton Court Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0126 Frank NolI 5492 Waterloo Road Oayton OH 40456 937 435-6232 Joe Otto 13065 Heath Road Chesterland OH 44026-3225 440 726-0165 E-mail JO0oAMA@AOLcom Matthew Turowski R R 63 Boo 264 Oogwood Orive Orums PA 18222 717 766-0661 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranhrook Orive PO Boo 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 16704 717 267-6970 year members District III elect representative Academys Council Please exercise right vote have used AMA frequency scanner district apologize long wait rectify purchased additional scanner already use think frequency problem area contact Vice President borrow scanner Chances problem exists equipment using Another new item tabletop display very nice way introduce Academy mall show modeling function big problem exists . no pictures materials exemplify District III would interested involving club please send pictures patch whatever Bob Brown MANSFIELD RIC SOCIETY past 16 years Mansfield R/C Society has produced annual Quarter Scale Air Fair Shelby Ohio Known Home R/C Hospitality event continues grow under very capable direction its event director Dick Sheppard AVPs Joe Vislay Frank Noll attended meet Dick Sheppard keeps eye transmitter impound Check out great Boeing 314 Clipper pit line endless NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA RADIO CONTROL CLUB Last spring Academy asked Northeast Philadelphia Radio Control Club its representative East Coast Hobby Show Philadelphia club graciously accepted provided positive input attendees Mid-Atlantic Modelers Association Bucks County R/C Club also tremendous display show NEPRCC President Adam R Smith Jr Vice President Brad Copeland Sr relax after day representing Academy Volunteers Robert Kolmetzky Brad Copeland Allen Applebaum Ken Lenke attend questions asked Mid-Atlantic Modelers Association flight demonstration Philadelphia Bucks County RC Club raffle helped clubs treasury Oxford Valley mall show another function NPRCC assistance its neighboring club Pegasus club filled 2500 square feet mall created biggest best displays area An overhead view NEPRCC mall show Ken Lenke demonstrates buddy box interested party 142 Model Aviation key Mackay announcing U] F iI[iLU 1 transmitter impound area Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland /Nortti Carolina Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 252 441-5855 Fax 252 441-6554 CHUCKAMAVP@aoIcom Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 410 969-9356 E-Mail bbabura@junocom Randy Elliott 103 Virginia Court Pulaski VA 24301 Home Phone 540 980-8461 Office Phone 540 994-2316 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757421-4545 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 have new e-mail address CHUCKAMAVP@aolcom Lots input Column month goes HAMPTON ROADS RADIO CONTROL CLUB The following photos third annual Spring Fun Fly April 17 Lone Star Lakes Park Suffolk VA photo banquet Friday photo shows flightline Saturday very friendly club nice flying stte SOUTHWEST AREA PARK R/C MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB photo Ron Konkus keeping things moving TOC Maryland Fly-In Competition 1999 CHESAPEAKE BAY RADIO CONTROL CLUB CBRC field open neighbors third annual Neighbor Appreciation Day photos show some activity CHARLOTTE AEROMODELERS INC This photo recent club meeting held Carolinas Aviation Museum Charlotte NC airplane background fullscale B-17 group foreground full-scale modelers BLISS lEAGUE AVP NORTH CAROLINA writes attending April council meeting AMA Headquarters amazed attention effort put forth unpaid leaders meeting somewhat casual President Dave Brown charge times made everything informative enjoyable District VPs present except Others including Doug Holland Executive VP Joyce Hager Executive Director several other AMA employees gave reports Joyce has AMA long time very dedicated according co workers According auditor AMA model non-profit organization has worked quite few appears lot assets brought about Executive VP Doug Holland through knowledge experience dealing situations wish AMA member could attend council meeting believe attitude appreciation would improve would thankful am Out space next month Go take kid flying 4October1999 143 flight line Li u LL L m J 1 11 LS AU 1 11 Iin Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico South Carolina Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avesue Brmisgham AL 35205 Phone 12051322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 E-mail ama@ocottnet WEB PAGE nttp/fmwmscottnetlama Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 37t3 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbelmina Chihasz 2826 Arhor Place Knonville TN 37917 John G Cooper 4768 Clnister Cone Memphis TN 38118 James Alvin 5426 Melmood Drive Jackson MS 39211 Michael Gregory 305 Rnckmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hensel 363 Briarmood 642 Meridian MS 39305 Louise Izzo 296 Huntridge Way Winteroprings FL 32709 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorniee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner PG Boo 4469 Colambus GA 31904-0469 Dr John Martin 2160 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 Fred Mulholland 15410 Stonecreek Ln Tampa FL 33613 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr. Smyrna GA 30082 Melvin Sires 76t Boardman Rd Aiken SC 29603 Lyman Slack 90155W 61st An Guienville FL 32608 Frank Tiane 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gainesoillo GA 30506 Lee Webster 1009 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 666 Boo 10397 Fajurdo PR 00739 Frequency Coordinator Tony Stillman 3702 N Pace Blvd Pensacola FL 32505 POone 650 434-0909 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207 W Sandcreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Woodvalley Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Computer Science Technology Expert Tom Rhodes 9 Nem York Blvd Beverly Hills FL 34465 Phone 352 527-0674 352 795-2362 Lets review Currently have excellent video tape Airplanes Fly lasting about 17 minutes Its good club meetings free you live District V also tape Partnerships help get flying field addition book Roberts Rules Order another book Websters Medical Dictionaiy First Aid Guide pamphlet Getting Keeping Flying Site available free you live District V can get AMA Rule Book AMA Headquarters Write E-mail District V E-mail address ama@scottnet read E-mail once day Ill pay shipping Ray Beckners E-mail . nave contact High County RC Also SMASH Seymour E-mail reply address does work Write Ray provide info What address Norman McGuffey editor Bradley Counry RC Model Airplane Club Flypaper now E-mails some club members newsletter saving S23 postage because members have signed up Gene Sargent E-mails cant find Art Johnson retired Air Force Col Delray Beach Can help Art see wrtte Andre Landrum Madison MI writes Thanks helping become AMA Leader Member Enclosed info requested included forthcoming s AMA District V Feel free edit out anything related what desire Andre will edit out nothing Everything looks peachy Thank attended day annual Mid South Championships 441 444 446 RC Gliders Sponsors North Alabama Silent Flyers events cross country stuff told year 101 entries sponsors very capable day models about 60 span no restrictions weight some being eight less ounces handlaunched can believe see circling thermals Ronald Swinehart CD overall action Huntsville AL what appeared Redstone Arsinal land Meet CD Al Clark above Al directed Hand Launch event gliders day eighth year entries over tncluding California Maryland Ohio above Johnney Johnson Flintville TN Chuck Anderson Tullahoma TN Chuck holding glider Also attended River City Challenge forRC Scale 511 512 520 ona Sunday Decatur Alabama MAC holds year Decatur Club has excellent field 60 x 600 paved runway Pictured above three important fliers including John Gustafson Charles Baker Jim Forthman model Z-Max 1300Z 26% scratch-built James Ray CD overall Sunday showed up Ed Teny charge everything picture next column Charles Baker again wife Melba Also sitting Victoria Charles Union MO model fine PT26 Associate Vice President Fred Mulholland represents AMA Tampa El area writes photo Pelicans Soaring Club unit West Pasco Model Pilots Association fly Tuesday Thursday morning L-R Bob Wargo Carl Schrader Paul Berry Frank Strummer Chuck Leisenfelt Al Schoenstein Jesus Plaja Vie Tyler Ray Gebauer Fred says power winch used tow up airplanes large small have good time have good friend Florida Bill Bell Bill Free Flight field son using has taken over progress resulting power poles have joined Port St Lucie SunDancers RC Club order enjoy larger field above snap Chris Christenson Andy Barron getting ready fly belong Port St Lucie SunDancers RC Club Bill says nice people allow him drop models occasionally good humor Thanks nice pictures Bill Everyone Indoor Free Flight familiar Dr John Martin Miami Indoor Aircraft Model Association MIAMA because priceless unique newsletter Dr John edits Also club club secretary Sidney Gilbert Sidney mailed snap info Dr John Wormley has started program within Sarasota County Recreation Department show kids ages eight twelve build little planes have flyoffs Dr Wormley behind Pierce Martin Brett Hunter Kevin Brockner Calli Pitman John Pitman Thanks nice pictures Sidney Model Aviation nois / Indiana/Kentucky Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60706-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708457-2177 sysbauer@charliecnxiitedx Associate Vice Presidents Illinois John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenmood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct St Charles MO 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Leex Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 123B Higginaville MO 64037 660 584-6284 Fax 660 584-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 httpUwewcsamiitedu/amadist6/indexhtm WAUKEGAN IL Club #777 Lake County Radio Control Club got together January 1 year enjoy some flying some chili Picture happy group Buzz Paricka TELL CITY IN Club #2460 Airmasters Radio Control Club has tradition last ten years get together New Years Day flying session no matter what weather first photo has club president Mark Johnson nursing life P-5 1 prior couple flights Takeoff landing runs quite short because snow Next have old eagle-eye flight instructor Randy Hayes overcoming frosted glasses 20 degree cold fly Most club members showed up four members put flights rest noshed chili sausage other goodies Information photos Doug Oleson FORT WAYNE IN Ron Ballard District VI AMP sent some fine pictures hobby show swap meet held Fort Wayne First have Wayne Doegnes beautiful A-b Warthog Lots great detail workmanship highest caliber Next have display model rockets Summit City Aerospace Club next have great looking RC boat Bob Kensill F-41 Cat done Hooters design about Ultimate done pink white blue Rob Olliver about great looking P-47 giant size lots detail Dave Faulk MOLINE IL Club #3457 Quad-City Skyraiders has held very successful fun-flys past couple years Last year spectator attendance over 1000 Dennis Witt club president sent couple pictures First have Rick Haney teaching new member fly shot some members aircraft club has 60 members HELP Does anyone know can get touch Ken Wells produced R/C Video Magazine No problem just need help project CB October1999 145 Talk about starting young Iowa Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Dave Gish Vice President 5435 St Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Tel 319 766-2202 Fax 319 766-4038 Associate Vice Presidents 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 albertschwartz@postofficeworldnetattnet East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 SOAPBOX No way last issue said would good Soapbox could eliminated Since Ive few controlled events event over open flying allowed open alright looked pilots heads opened up brains flew out dont think Ive ever seen mid-airs near-misses People people please use heads think about what about Oh well good stuff Below photograph John DiCosimo top place finisher division C Propeller Propulsion Plus event Science Olympiad state competition Minnesota John went place fifth national event John attends Lakeville High School Shown him Jim Ladwig several members Minneapolis Model Aero Club gave John assistance preparing event Greater Flint RC Club organized get kids involved aeromodeling Carey Hook sent pictures first class Albee Elementary School About 75 first graders participated balsa planes given kids courtesy Rogers Hobby Center What great idea Thanks helped out Shown below some pictures took giant fun fly sponsored Green Bay Model Airplane Club dont know time go Green Bay its either windy windy drizzling joke guys Seriously have good times Another large-size model event got held Oshkosh WI fun fly hosted Winnebago RC Flyers weather some best Ive flown since beginning season suppose guys going tell planned way super flying site Hope get keep forever Want yourself favor Make sure get Grand Event next year bring airplane Theres whole bunch open flying time lots other fun Read ad published Model Aviation Remember landing keep airspeed up Stalls produce horrible results Bye 4146 Model Aviation nsas Louisiana New Mesico / Oklahoma / Texas Dr Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817 599-7131 E-mail sfrank69@airmail net wwwAMA-Dist-8org Associate Vice Presidents George Aldrich 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 210 656-2021 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 254 662-5587 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126-1/2 SE 35th St Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon RI Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 4611 Gooch Dr Little Rock AR 72212 501 868-2604 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Gene Kent 2811 Cork Cove San Antonio TX 78230 210 308-8043 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Southwestern Aeromodeling Conference mark calendar now will AMA District VIII TX NM OK AR LA throughout United States convention gathering aeromodelers Arlington Texas Convention Center located between Dallas FtWorth TX 1-30 May 19-20 2000 scenic site between 1-30 ballpark Arlington TX fun family vacation site includes Six Flags Water Park vacation spot Texas Rangers area easy access air car minutes Dallas/Ft Worth Southwestern Aeromodeling Conference will produced no monetary risk AMA None black proceeds will divided between AMA scholarship fund AMA museum program full-blown trade show aeromodeling trade will accommodated welcomed will Giant Swap event two auctions no commission fees Friday evening Saturday afternoon will free static display awards free space AMA club AMA Special Interest Group set up display vendors area will available near cost decorated 10 x 10 booth vendors name booth table two chairs two vendors passes full price $9900 whole show will 50% discount AMA members preregister Regular admission $500 day AMA members preregister cost will two tickets $500 will preregistration will guaranteed swap table will $1000 day no standing lines rushing table spaces Vendors swappers will have separate time Friday morning set up prior public admission Southwestern Aeromodeling Conference will gathering modelers will lots space modelers network visit together informal lounge/rest area will focal point event will several technical symposia invited guest lecturers modeling field Mark Y2K calendar now MAY 1920 2000 Dallas/FtWorth Texas Arlington Convention Center Y2K bug does get us registration event vendors attendees will begin January 1 2000 further information contact above address AMAthe glue bonds modelers together 30% Extra 300S has beautiful unique black gold white color scheme Let share two ideas borrowed members newsletters Larks Club southwest Louisiana has business cards printed front side introduction club invitation join reverse has map flying field Simply presenting such business card spectators retail hobby stores continuous membership drive clubgreat idea Members helping members Orange County Radio Control Club newsletter has section PhDs read newsletters sent caught eye request post graduate degree modelers post hole diggers review recent disastrous crashes higher education perform post-crash reviews others may learn avoid previously made mistakes Members helping members So may better communicate share modeling information please ensure AMA chartered club has E-mail listing District VIII WWW site wwwAMA-Dist-8org Flying Fun Fellowship Dr Sandy Frank ber1999 147 Mr Mrs Ward Watts District VIII AVP Baton Rouge LA Rally Giants really combined modeling activities fun Grand Prairie Hawks club hosted 1999 IMAA Rally Giants 200 pilots registered event well-run event countless flights nonstop visiting horse trading models entire four-day event Jack Beauchamp Woodlands TX Rally Giants Laser 200 member Fighter Field club Al MacKinzie Bentonville AR Rally Giants beautiful Carden Jim Whiteside sent photo Randy Hammond cutting open house ribbon Brazoria County Modelers Associations newly purchased property 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 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 80919-1 788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Colorado Quickie 500 Race #3 held June 13 1999 PPRC Black Forest Field Hats off fine crew volunteer workers Frank Tuxworth Patrick Reilly Bob Vixie Steve Woestemeyer Hany Lehman Dave Hoffmann Gus Gustafson time effort contributed guys goes long way toward having successful event appreciate big thanks sponsors Aero Lettering provided pilot certificates two-way radios Custom Hobbies provided fuel discount props Colorado Hobby Products supplied equipment to believe wing literally stuck pylon pole pilot said 1 couldnt again tried also much discussion whether Dave Miller flew through Gus Gustafsons plane merely exploded went around south pylon group welcomed Bill Hayden Grand Junction made trip across mountains race us Bill turned very respectable performance first time racing Doug Beacham CD event Dave Miller providing back-up now winners Dave Miller COS Steve Barker Denver Andy Woodward Denver Don Johnson Pueblo Mike Farnsworth Niwot Doug Beacham COS Bill Hayden Grand Jct Bryant Johnson Broomfield 1st Gold 2nd Gold 3rd Gold 4th Gold tst Silver 2nd Silver 3rd Silver 4th Silver Race #4 will Mile Hi R/C Aurora July 11 Contact Jera Miller need info directions get Submined Jera Miller Front Range Quickie Racing Spruce Goose Flies Again Toil Spinner Longmont CO Saturday May 22 1999 hundreds people flocked shores Boulder Reservoir watch Scale replica Spruce Goose take air model weighs approximately 53 lbs has wingspan 12-fl over 8-ft long has working project tO years tt first started Marvin Lewis finished members Boulder Aeromodelers Society after Marvins death March 1997 flight scheduled about 9 am after slight delay Spruce Goose team prepared plane flight Once team comfortable working pilot Steve Croft signaled ready try takeoff As Croft taxiing plane upwind position takeoff left inboard engine quit team restarted engine turned plane back around taxi engine again cut out ensure best chance success plane pulled water worked cradle team constructed After engine checked plane put back water Croft made several attempts lift off sponsons would hit water cause plane spin top water final attempt Croft steered plane directly oncoming waves plane sped through water hit small wave causing jump air immediately came back down bounced surface water plane again rose air began porpoise After few oscillations plane crashed back water after reaching elevation about 20 feet After plane towed back visible damage broken prop possible broken engine mount minor tear fabric covering small crack fuselage Like original Spruce Goose maiden light Marvin Lewis Spruce Goose its planned flight Boulder team family Marvin Lewis currently trying find final home plane Crosswinds RC Aerobatics contest well-attended Twenty-eight contestants flew AMA classes FAt-F3A six rounds over two-day weekend June 5 6 t999 Classes fairly evenly divided although equal participation LAMA contest May did get see additional FAt-F3A flyer Chuck Smith Casper compete against LAMA flyer Bruce Thompson usual pure ecstasy see flights see such perfection especially witnessed both flyers come up through ranks makes judging worthwhile weather part outstanding pattern contest Saturday sunny pleasant too warm until third round time beastly south wind club named over years came up really caused problems flyers certainly glad brought lust-in-case jacket again Naturally skilled classes less affected expert flyers trouble tracking performing good geometric figures Tray Newmans takeoff Masters wind appeared give good shake three times Troys takeoff thought strange wind south because could see turbulent clouds coming west t turned around saw similar clouds positioned south tn addition wind clouds boiling west threat wet electric weather So Larry Falsetta CD called contest end third round Such vicious winds worse altitude take fun out flying judging passage cool front Saturday night Sunday turned out truly fabulous daycool light windsjust wonderful environment last three rounds glorious way end contest cream pattern represented two contestants Bruce Thompson LAMA Chuck Smith Casper discussion pattern contests often forget Masters class really top class AMA competition really no higher class graduate after Masters FAt category optional anyone enter no matter what skill level may same time FAt class international competition determines world champions therefore possibly prestigious dont really know what level Bruce aspires hasnt competed contest except locals would certainly competitive NATS Chuck course has flying FAI NATS intermittently several years has yet really break big time Whatever situation always pleasure watch two guys fly good demonstration what Pattern flying should tsman 1Mike Schauer 2Jack Donahue 3Loren Hayes 4Randy Graham 5Larry Larson Intermediate 1Doug Idler 2Kevin Kelsey 3Bruce Hayes 4Neil Miles 5Bruce Reins 6Jeff Hill 7Dave Loshbaugh 8Mike Yearly Advanced 1 Mark Hample 2 Bill Chester 3 Dave Miller 4 Larry Falsetta 5 Darwin Idler 6 Kurt Bozarth Masters 1 Tiny Newman 2 John Neilson 3 Chuck Schone 4 Rob Kelly 5 Dennis Bastain 6 Jeff Charish 7 Rich Lindberg 148 Model Aviation F1 11 [1 aTU 1 1 Arizona California Guam Hawaii Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 55271 Phone/Fax 602 728-9400 E-mail richh@primenetcom http/Iwwwama-1 Ocorn/sma Darwin Barrie Scottsdale 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 ISee teat months column additional AVPs Coordinatorsi Congratulations District X members Mark Rudner Santa Ana CA Derrek Tan Fullerton CA Eighteen-year-old Mark Rudner top ranking AMA scholarship award recipient 1999 Mark also co-captain Troy High School National Science Olympiad team competing May 1999 championship Chicago IL Derrick Tan 15 sophomore Troy High School also member 15member team placed second Propeller Propulsion event earning him silver medal Science Olympiad competition divided two separate divisions high school junior high includes 30 science engineering events such event Propeller Propulsion event contestants tasked designing rubber-powered Indoor Free Flight model weighing no less 10 grams maximum wingspan 25 centimeters Derrick Tan previously competed Propeller Propulsion event junior high level placing first region second state competition Derrick has since honed skills help two-time US FAt Indoor World Champion Steve Brown 1999 National Science Olympiad Derrick approached all-time best score 2 minutes 57 seconds very impressive 2 minute 19 second flight Derricks time four seconds behind leader earning him second place silver medal national Olympiad competition begins regional level teams around country compete standing within state Individual medals awarded individual achievement however aggregate score official events approximately 23 determines teams overall ranking competition Troy High School two teams California qualifying nationals help Mark Derrick Troy team won national championship high school division consistently attaining top individual scores across board events Congratulations Mark Derrick entire Troy High School Team Also thanks Chuck Rudner providing background information story Till next time . Keepem safe Keepem flyn ber1999 149 Associate Vice Presidents Fifteen-year-old AMA member Derrick Tan Troy High School Fullerton CA part high schools 15member team selected attend 1999 National Science Olympiad Championships held Chicago past May Derrick competed Propeller Propulsion event rubber-powered Indoor Free Flight took home silver medal official time 2 minutes 19 seconds gorgeous Quaker sporting Quaker Oats insignia built flown Philip J Herrerah Fullerton CA Phils Quaker 20 such aircraft launched attempt fly record number Quaker aircraft simultaneously record trial hosted Ventura County Comets conducted club field May 221999 Clarey Aimes CD George Crabtree officiate 10th annual Blacksheep Championship held May 29-31 annual Free Flight extravaganza sponsored Blacksheep Squadron San Fernando Valley flown Memorial Day weekend Taft CA Three generations Marsh family Ken R Mike L Mike Marsh Jr participated Quaker fly-in Ken resides Ventura County Mike Dad Big Bear Lake Above Don Martin puts final turns rubber-powered Flying Aces Moth Below Don launches final round Championship Line-up Quaker aircraft before launch aircraft launched successfully resulting record total 20 Quaker aircraft flown simultaneously years achievement surpassed last years record 15 aircraft team Ron Scott pilot Chris Weiser owner logged longest flight time just over 43 minutes takeoff landing Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 Eniail vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 26405 SE 160th St Issaqush WA 98027 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 56101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincoft 4400 Gray Wolf Dr Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Bos 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98360 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Its amazing truly nice people model airplanes just lost Fred Kinnard Fred genuinely friendly giving person spent hundreds hours young people teaching way things fly sending out build own wings Fred very good person have club hard worker never afraid scut work done anyone can said angels thats Fred going miss him very much AVP Mike Hazel sent following words photos about 1999 NW Control Line Regionals Roseburg OR Northwests big once again held over Memorial Day weekend Roseburg OR Regional Airport fairgrounds Scale flying annex Exactly one-hundred competitors showed up three day CL extravaganza along countless spectators both modelers non-modelers alike well over three-hundred event entries believed record Entry levels appeared up Combat Racing Speed events Unfortunately other thing up wind area known its calm weather Mother Nature didnt supply usual calm air wind strong day competition easing up just slightly Sunday couple events canceled due high winds surprisingly some aircraft casualties things considered wasnt too bad few entrants opted sit out spent time like like conversing fellow modelers about planes engines flying inevitable subject just wait until next year Kudos hard working tndividuals labored make probably finest Control Line meet nation Folks over Northwest labor pool main source modeler-power comes Umpqua Valley Modelers Eugene Propspinners Western Oregon Control Line Flyers Thanks other Control Line news Northwests own regional newsletter Flying Lines observed 20-year anniversary its founding earlier year newsletter has part glue has helped make CL flying activities popular region Typical contents include contest reports technical data specific event information classified ads photos general discussion Control Line scene special issue commemorating 20year anniversary very well received last May information regarding Flying Lines can contact AVP Mike Hazel last major Control Line event year will Really Racing/Fall Follies double contest held October 8 9 site will Bill Riegel Model Airpark Salem Oregon Several racing events will flown Saturday Precision Aerobatics will take place Sunday Drop watch fly Information meet can also contacting AVP Mike Hazel Jet Speed entries Loren Howard planes Thomas designs feature aluminum construction Grant Hiestands Regionals Float Plane entry Pseudo Schneider built Bruce Tharpe Venture 60 kit uses Astro Cobalt 40 geared 18 cells District officers out among modelers area day AVP fortunate have several excellent people holding down relatively thankless jobs Chick Young stalwart RAMS club has AVP since shortly after became Vice President Chick Young some stuff Photo Randy Smithhisler Chick has involved hobby over fifty years talents include organizing model clubs keeping alive functioning large part existence Puyallup EXPO Back RAMS Show Doc Brooks right hand man transition made aegis Mount Rainier club Bob Pfeiffer Chick stayed thick turns out Chick going retire AVP position said quit being VP Im quitting too So Chick has thanks well hes worked years giving helping hand modelers Bill Harburg Corvallis sent photos Bell-AirR/C Club Big Bird Bellingham early June some May Float fly Amity pond Gerry Becker Bell-Air Big Bird plan-built Bristol Brownie Bob Govro sets up Ed Rhodes holds Amity As some will have noticed will candidate election VP Thanks have supported efforts make organization perhaps little better attuned needs modelers became VP Model Aviation 11hI-1Iif1m1{ Joe Beshar Coordinator 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Fax 201 261-0223 Tel 201 261-1281 FindingPreservingMaintaining LandfillsIdeal Flying Sites Over last few years have discovered closed landfills providing new flying sites clubs Ashland Cloud Chasers MAC Kershaw County Science Park successes have documented Model Aviation modelers landfills coming together create win-win situation everyone involved modelers landfill operators community successes have occurred because hard work dedication local modelers landfill administrators Through efforts AMA Flying Site Assistance program largest disposal companies United States has recognized beneficial relationships developing has gone extra step help modelers acquiring flying sites company Waste Management Inc Houston Texas have provided Academy list area regional managers including addresses phone numbers have given permission contact individuals What follows quoted letter Ms Leslie Shannon Waste Management Inc recently sent via Fax list companys area regional mangers may contact inquire about potential use some closed landfill sites flying fields radiocontrolled aircraft Permission would course up please consider note okay contact managers list sent What means AMA members Waste Management Inc finds benefits model aircraft activity landfills worthwhile will pave way discussions take place sites discussions will help establish feasibility model aircraft activity landfill based determination Waste Management manager involved order AMA helpful possible endeavor organizing Waste Management information will useful local level will distribute lists regional basis according Waste Management Incs five regional designations Atlantic Area Eastern Area Midwest Area Southern Area Western Area example club Pennsylvania contact Flying Site Assistance Program information will provided information pertinent Eastern Area Pennsylvania Region landfill area operated Waste Management Inc please contact Joe Beshar headed address Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters assistance will help determine needs provide appropriate information help other way necessary certainly appreciate cooperation Waste Management Ms Shannon have provided AMA trnly valuable resource 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 Call Flying Site Success Stories Club Presidents Newsletter Editors membership would like know about flying site success story vital stories shared may learn apply sound methods acquiring flying sites heartbeat aeromodeling Please send article headed address ber 1999 151 LlDrr ts will done nearest 1/4 hour $25/hr $30/hr $3 5/hr Please specific information required try limit request issue/question needs extensive may wish come Library person hire someone to
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News View HQ Seepage 176 Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 ru-uiu rs] Gordon Schimmel AMA Education Committee Member time tine column will focus someone has accomplished lot promote educational programs young people inaugurate new feature begin profile Tom Sanders native Pennsylvania Jan simple Free Flight models fifteen years hobby Tom Sanders clearly remembers being mentored dads best friend suggested flying model lesson science math invited out field hand launch some gliders Once launched Thermic 20 boomer settled grass watch go out sight time disappeared cloud discussed relevant aspects Newtonian physics aerodynamics glider demonstrated way home went discuss powered aircraft same principles play part operation other machines came home excited telling Mom Dad about learned better yet glider taught Tom has never forgotten early mentor credits him igniting interest Free Flight models machines work also experience led him job Education Director Midwest Products position has used help redesign activities two programs enhancing tens thousands middle high school students understanding flight first met Tom several years ago made presentation Academys Education Committee described became involved Technology Student Associations TSA national glider-building event local club Scale Old Timers Society Philadelphia lost its local Indoor flying site club volunteered put Indoor show Perkasie Pennsylvania barter use gym new flying site assistant principal impressed asked could help schools TSA club glider competition time didnt know anything about TSA have since learned organization made up 700000 members middle high school technology education students industrial arts conversant current educational terminology didnt take long discover kids having much trouble flying planes design parameters using essentially made projects unflyable students frustrated event verge being eliminated Tom stepped forward offered set up new design criteria eventsomething would permit students begin get flights longer took judge start stop watch addition came up catapult launching stick eliminated difficult hand launches level playing field contestant Now known ISA circles Flight Challenge winning times posted recent ISA nationals Tulsa pushing 25 seconds ISA students high school level treated brand-new event year dubbed Flight Endurance event Originally contest another hand-launched glider event Tom convinced TSA officials convert rubber-powered Rise-Off-Ground model vast improvement notes airplanes P-24 types what Dick Baxter experienced school volunteer calls Pennyplanes steroids over 200 planes flying high time exciting flight over two minutes Tom soon discovered another schoolbased competition Science Olympiad SO organized science teachers runs pretty much same TSA connected science curricula same way ISA connected technology curricula event draws over onemillion students year several thousand begin flight regional level Through tier system similar national basketball finals work way up nationals held different city year SO interested changing paper glider contest contacted ideas discussion led another after hours talk demonstrations Propeller Propulsion event born first type event molded around flying rubber power indoors Note didnt say indoor rubber minimum weight 10 grams truck AMA standards course Tom has vested interest through position Midwest Products promoting use Free Flight models classrooms However believes strongly AMA has similar vested interest promoting Indoor Outdoor flying sites understand have view big picture ISA SO teams get about same support athletic teams school districts Anyone involved helping become successful makes points local school board Whether indoors out doesnt hurt clubs gain some clout positive support good neighbor opportunities clubs should pass up chance open important doors So plenty motivation preserving expanding number flying sites addition competitions create general interest hobby can translate junior memberships creating new demographics model aviation point quite simple AMA needs focused world education Model aviation slowly getting back schools some cases activities being written directed wellintentioned unqualified inexperienced people AMA members have opportunity present themselves experts model building flying manner meets needs standards educators have go students mostly class after-school groups focus academic pursuits enhance knowledge having fun clear Tom hasnt forgotten early mentor hopes carry through tradition work ISA SO challenges us accept invitation join what positive rewarding experience teacher well student believes everyone wins bargain work over past few years has strong positive impact thousands students time well-organized sports disorganized video games challenge need address Model Aviation ecutive Council Meeting Highlights following motions made July 12 1999 Executive Council Meeting Muncie Indiana should noted District III Vice President out country time meeting submitted vote writing motions presented review prior meeting motions below part unofficial minutes meeting next quarterly Council meeting Questions/comments o MOTION Moved C Bauer VI seconded C Foreman IV accept Nominating Committee report recommendation Nominees EVP VP III VP VII VP XI C D Holland Bob Brown Dave Gish Bruce Nelson Al Culver MOTION passed 12 yes II IV V VI VII IX X XI FVP NAA 1 no VIII MOTION II Moved R Miller IX seconded D Holland EVP accept recommendation Scholarship Committee Selected Names John D Best James G Buescher William R Lutz Jeffrey Pfeifer Mark Rudner Chris F Wenburg Andrew L Wineinger Motion passed unanimously MOTION III Moved hy R Miller IX seconded W De Cou II accept Safety Committee addition Safety Code follows AMA ORGANIZED RC RACING EVENT SAFETY CODE An RC racing event whether AMA Rule Book event model aircraft compete flight over prescribed course objective finishing course faster determine winner 1 organized racing event contestants callers officials course a All officials callers contestants must properly wear helmets OSHA DOT ANSI SNELL NOCSAE approved comparable standard race course b All officials occupying safety cages must wear protective eyewear c All course judge officials located course must properly located positioned inside barrier cages meet AMA approved RC Racing Barrier Cage requirements set forth EC actions October 24 1998 d On course defined mean area beyond pilot/staging area actual flying takes place 2 will fly model aircraft organized racing event does comply paragraph 1 above allows models over 20 pounds unless competition event AMA sanctioned Approved AMA Executive Council action 7/12/99 MOTION passed 12 yes II IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI FVP NAA no III M OTION IV Moved F McCollough XI seconded R Miller IX rescind MOTION 4 October 20 1984 October 20 1984 MOTION 4 Moved J Worth ED seconded J Scarborough X proceed travel agency plan outlined Mr de Ronza MOTION passed unanimously M OTION V Moved E MeCollough XI seconded W De Cou II establish number AVPs District Xl 10 MOTION passed unanimously M OTION VI Moved J MeNeill V seconded Bauer VI establish number AVPs District V 20 MOTION passed 11 yes II III IV V VI VII VIII X XI EVP NAA 1 Abstain IX M OTION VII Moved C Bauer VI seconded Foreman IV donate $10000 2003 Committee become corporate sponsor contribution designated support work Kites Wrights project MOTION passed unanimously Award Recommendations Superior Service Awards Distinguished Service Awards Fellowship Award 12 3 awards approved acclaimation October1999 137 intil ut Vice Pr 4jI V7Vj J~U D Ie]IU Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 column am presenting balance sheet am sure have waited breathlessly Total assets after deduction accumulated depreciation $13706979 Deducting total liabilities leaves net asset value S8647969 AMA continues grow presently strong financial condition will present ratios wish can compute ones interested otherwise wish say investment safe Before get involved numbers would like share story Recently brother underwent rather serious surgical procedure head cleared anesthesia called said cancel funeral flowers send fruit Needless say got good report Until later. 4THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION DECEMBER 31 1998 AND 1997 ASSETS 1998 CURRENT ASSETS Cash cash equivalents Receivables Inventory Cost Prepaid insurance Prepaid membership costs Prepaid IMS expenses Prepaid expenses Prepaid taxes $ 3834665 111746 199968 130745 212980 17978 26333 4500 Total Current Assets 4538915 INVESTMENTS 3326037 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Land improvements Buildings improvements Computers software Museum contents library Furniture equipment Vehicles 2746496 2446844 1178967 175873 830181 98599 Total Cost Less accumulated depreciation OTHER ASSETS Goodwill accumulated amortization $3612 Mortgage note receivable Life memberships receivable 7476960 .J4925 5482935 96388 245834 16870 359092 1997 $ 3308262 191404 149240 120570 253145 21495 4044116 2969571 2746496 2422934 984628 175873 753486 7194089 1603008 5591081 247829 19400 267 229 MUSEUM COLLECTION IATh 138 Model Aviation 4 Remember put AMA WILL establish CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST iour lifetime income may make gifts AMA Cash Securities Insurance Gems Real Estate Etc Charitable Remainder Trust provides Immediate Income Tax Deduction Lifetime Income for you spouse other beneficiary Reduction Estate Taxes Money Favorite Charities Interested Contact AMA Executive Director Joyce Hager 765 287-1256 ext 200 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable Current maturities mortgage payable capital lease obligations Accrued expenses Competition funds escrow Deferred membership revenue Deferred IMS revenue Total Current Liabilities DEFERRED MEMBERSHIP REVENUE LONG-TERM LIABILITIES Mortgage payable net current maturities Obligations under capital lease net current maturities Total Liabilities NET ASSETS Unrestricted net assets Unrestricted net assets available operations Designated Executive Council contingencies Temporarily restricted net assets Site development Scholarships awards Other programs Total Net Assets October1999 139 1998 $ 91100 44101 63814 3756121 62748 680498 70675 751 173 5059010 1997 $30003 76390 44289 47968 3852230 4050880 311121 741985 100252 842 237 5204238 3610165 3940000 7550 165 30952 35668 50974 117594 7 66 77 59 j7j 4291531 3 940 000 8231531 250673 32984 132781 416438 8647969 $ 13706979 in]kbl1[eiE1 Is] bin Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1 828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 Richard Sherman 30 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Andrew Argenio 3 Sheila Ave Smithfield RI 02917 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator TBA first three photos left over last months column ~2 Rochester NH Club May 16 1999 visited Rochester Club day other clubs area invited participate open flying cookout day provide modelers chance fly another field associate other modelers intent rotate among clubs club would host such day good weather good attendance continuous flying day long different types aircraft seems good concept hope continues Berwick ME Flying Eagles Club June 61999 day Eagles hosted other clubs Again event wellattended weather beautiful club field privately-owned sod farm club looking new members interested contact 781 934-6248 will put touch proper people would like say really good time both clubs people met great Model Aviation area Berwick field Bob Prewitt prepares fly biplane Note safety fencing number cars parking lot Paul Mannings Constellation Chet dough londonderry NH X Cell 60 Helicopter gave demo flights spectators Rupert Kossmala HA-I Russ Bartlett Spacewalker ARF Bob Robertshaw fleet Control Line airplanes Bob Mercia Gull Wing Stinson Note model HMS Endeavor Bob background Cooking area Rochester Club field Bob Prewitt assists Bob Robertshaw starting engine demo flight kI 11 L1 mum i — New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07g20-1308 Phone O8 221-1666 Fax g08 221-~7 decou@idtnet Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Highlstown NJ 08520-4501 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 109W Edward St Iselan NJ 05830 Dave Mathewson Box 613 Camillus NY 13031 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodem 407 Willow Street Lockport NY 14094 Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock Court Saugerlies NY 12477 Adam BattIer 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithtield Dr Endicolt NY 137604329 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 53 Airport Dr Dswego County Airport Fulton NY 13069 315 598-6093 Potpourri month have file fitil things youve sent Thanks first picture submitted George Leu daughter Kristen placed first Junior event years WRAM show first effort Dynaflite PT19 Junior category participants WRAM officials pictured L-R Jim Onarato Kurt Settembre Kristen Leu Dan Carozza Tito Rodriquez Mat Pecoroni Tom Perkins Mt Laurel NJ submitted picture scratch-built F4F Wildcat used set Bob Karlsson plans effort Tom says took year build gear alone year-and-a-half entire project ship has 75-inch span uses Saito 150 4-stroke power Eight servos provide control including working split flaps says flight characteristics great Nice effort Tom Larry Katz provided interesting piece concerning establishment program senior citizens developed newly chartered club Greenbriar Woodlands Model Builders Toms River NJ reasons senior population provides fertile ground re recruitment model aviation model building integral part early teen pre-teen experience also during era aviation unique awe-inspiring space exploration computer age today Seniors also witnessed growth importance aviation victory World War II exploits pioneers such Wiley Post Wrong Way Corrigan Charles Lindbergh Amelia Earhardt mind Greenbriar Woodlands Model Builders newly chartered AMA club New Jersey senior citizen community proposed program reintroduce model aviation retirees Although small number seven members represented over 300 years model building experience offered provide program communitys Mens Club members ranged age mid-60s 80 years Nearly three-fourths group indicated youthful introduction model aviation included Outdoor Rubber some tow-line gliders Control Line model building flying also fact addition model building experience seniors possess financial security have need occupy free time What better way enjoy wonderful technical advances present day model aviation Once date approved publicity included flyers throughout community community newsletter article closed circuit television announcements word mouth program consisted large display model airplanes spanning facet hobby including Peanut Rubber Indoor Rubber Electric both Outdoor Indoor slow flyers plus RC aircraft encompassing Old Timers l/2A Texaco gliders AREs 1/4 Scale models program also included background information about AMA 28-minute video produced Academy Because Model Airplanes brief history model aviation concentrated time period 1930s 1940s comparisons various building techniques products today Another discussion included RC model building flying final talk involved Electric models including Indoor slow flyers Club members also produced dozens gliders using tops egg crates attendees encouraged distribute grandchildren However enthralled gliders flying characteristics seemed enjoy testing themselves course jury still out reenter sport hobby No doubt some will Others may influence grandchildren using foam gliders future benefits such program unknown present day goodwill exposure can help immensely first dividend permission use community clubhouse Indoor RC Rubber model flying Leon Shulman lovely wife June display Vintage RC Society Hall Fame plaque Howard McEntee medal Longtime modeler Leon Shulman Metuchen NJ inducted Vintage RC Society Radio Control Hall Fame lifetime membership Society 1999 WRAM Westchester Radio Aero Modelers show White Plains NY Additionally Leon given prestigious Howard McEntee medal recognition outstanding contributions advancement RC aeromodeling awards presented annually show WRAMs given recognition outstanding contributors Innovators hobby Radio Control Howard McFntee himself early developer experimenter instrumental helping new hobby start its development toward amazingly reliable RC systems have today McEntee passed away 1972 club began award McEntees name would recognize others pioneering spirit accomplishments exemplified its namesake second award given Vintage RC Society organization dedicated preservation Radio Control history achievements electronic airframe design pioneers made RC best hobby/sport world awards highest honors given today pioneers Leon started hobby Radio Control early 1940s helped test fly early RC models two pioneers Joe Raspanti Ben Shereshaw already hobby active designer flier Free Flight models always desire have ability control models ground During WWII Air Force pilot flew several different full-size aircraft radio control anti-aircraft targets flew inside cockpit also pilotless aircraft via radio control nearby flying Mother RC airplane ber 1999 141 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 43226-2006 614 861-1643 David H Ellis 5261 OeWin Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1200 304 776-1406 Nelson Gould 1644 Idaho Street Allentonn PA 16103-8519 610 797-6597 Donald Klopp 637 Ham/ton Court Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0126 Frank NolI 5492 Waterloo Road Oayton OH 40456 937 435-6232 Joe Otto 13065 Heath Road Chesterland OH 44026-3225 440 726-0165 E-mail JO0oAMA@AOLcom Matthew Turowski R R 63 Boo 264 Oogwood Orive Orums PA 18222 717 766-0661 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranhrook Orive PO Boo 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 16704 717 267-6970 year members District III elect representative Academys Council Please exercise right vote have used AMA frequency scanner district apologize long wait rectify purchased additional scanner already use think frequency problem area contact Vice President borrow scanner Chances problem exists equipment using Another new item tabletop display very nice way introduce Academy mall show modeling function big problem exists . no pictures materials exemplify District III would interested involving club please send pictures patch whatever Bob Brown MANSFIELD RIC SOCIETY past 16 years Mansfield R/C Society has produced annual Quarter Scale Air Fair Shelby Ohio Known Home R/C Hospitality event continues grow under very capable direction its event director Dick Sheppard AVPs Joe Vislay Frank Noll attended meet Dick Sheppard keeps eye transmitter impound Check out great Boeing 314 Clipper pit line endless NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA RADIO CONTROL CLUB Last spring Academy asked Northeast Philadelphia Radio Control Club its representative East Coast Hobby Show Philadelphia club graciously accepted provided positive input attendees Mid-Atlantic Modelers Association Bucks County R/C Club also tremendous display show NEPRCC President Adam R Smith Jr Vice President Brad Copeland Sr relax after day representing Academy Volunteers Robert Kolmetzky Brad Copeland Allen Applebaum Ken Lenke attend questions asked Mid-Atlantic Modelers Association flight demonstration Philadelphia Bucks County RC Club raffle helped clubs treasury Oxford Valley mall show another function NPRCC assistance its neighboring club Pegasus club filled 2500 square feet mall created biggest best displays area An overhead view NEPRCC mall show Ken Lenke demonstrates buddy box interested party 142 Model Aviation key Mackay announcing U] F iI[iLU 1 transmitter impound area Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland /Nortti Carolina Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 252 441-5855 Fax 252 441-6554 CHUCKAMAVP@aoIcom Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 410 969-9356 E-Mail bbabura@junocom Randy Elliott 103 Virginia Court Pulaski VA 24301 Home Phone 540 980-8461 Office Phone 540 994-2316 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757421-4545 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 have new e-mail address CHUCKAMAVP@aolcom Lots input Column month goes HAMPTON ROADS RADIO CONTROL CLUB The following photos third annual Spring Fun Fly April 17 Lone Star Lakes Park Suffolk VA photo banquet Friday photo shows flightline Saturday very friendly club nice flying stte SOUTHWEST AREA PARK R/C MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB photo Ron Konkus keeping things moving TOC Maryland Fly-In Competition 1999 CHESAPEAKE BAY RADIO CONTROL CLUB CBRC field open neighbors third annual Neighbor Appreciation Day photos show some activity CHARLOTTE AEROMODELERS INC This photo recent club meeting held Carolinas Aviation Museum Charlotte NC airplane background fullscale B-17 group foreground full-scale modelers BLISS lEAGUE AVP NORTH CAROLINA writes attending April council meeting AMA Headquarters amazed attention effort put forth unpaid leaders meeting somewhat casual President Dave Brown charge times made everything informative enjoyable District VPs present except Others including Doug Holland Executive VP Joyce Hager Executive Director several other AMA employees gave reports Joyce has AMA long time very dedicated according co workers According auditor AMA model non-profit organization has worked quite few appears lot assets brought about Executive VP Doug Holland through knowledge experience dealing situations wish AMA member could attend council meeting believe attitude appreciation would improve would thankful am Out space next month Go take kid flying 4October1999 143 flight line Li u LL L m J 1 11 LS AU 1 11 Iin Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico South Carolina Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avesue Brmisgham AL 35205 Phone 12051322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 E-mail ama@ocottnet WEB PAGE nttp/fmwmscottnetlama Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 37t3 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbelmina Chihasz 2826 Arhor Place Knonville TN 37917 John G Cooper 4768 Clnister Cone Memphis TN 38118 James Alvin 5426 Melmood Drive Jackson MS 39211 Michael Gregory 305 Rnckmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hensel 363 Briarmood 642 Meridian MS 39305 Louise Izzo 296 Huntridge Way Winteroprings FL 32709 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorniee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner PG Boo 4469 Colambus GA 31904-0469 Dr John Martin 2160 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 Fred Mulholland 15410 Stonecreek Ln Tampa FL 33613 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr. Smyrna GA 30082 Melvin Sires 76t Boardman Rd Aiken SC 29603 Lyman Slack 90155W 61st An Guienville FL 32608 Frank Tiane 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gainesoillo GA 30506 Lee Webster 1009 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 666 Boo 10397 Fajurdo PR 00739 Frequency Coordinator Tony Stillman 3702 N Pace Blvd Pensacola FL 32505 POone 650 434-0909 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207 W Sandcreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Woodvalley Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Computer Science Technology Expert Tom Rhodes 9 Nem York Blvd Beverly Hills FL 34465 Phone 352 527-0674 352 795-2362 Lets review Currently have excellent video tape Airplanes Fly lasting about 17 minutes Its good club meetings free you live District V also tape Partnerships help get flying field addition book Roberts Rules Order another book Websters Medical Dictionaiy First Aid Guide pamphlet Getting Keeping Flying Site available free you live District V can get AMA Rule Book AMA Headquarters Write E-mail District V E-mail address ama@scottnet read E-mail once day Ill pay shipping Ray Beckners E-mail . nave contact High County RC Also SMASH Seymour E-mail reply address does work Write Ray provide info What address Norman McGuffey editor Bradley Counry RC Model Airplane Club Flypaper now E-mails some club members newsletter saving S23 postage because members have signed up Gene Sargent E-mails cant find Art Johnson retired Air Force Col Delray Beach Can help Art see wrtte Andre Landrum Madison MI writes Thanks helping become AMA Leader Member Enclosed info requested included forthcoming s AMA District V Feel free edit out anything related what desire Andre will edit out nothing Everything looks peachy Thank attended day annual Mid South Championships 441 444 446 RC Gliders Sponsors North Alabama Silent Flyers events cross country stuff told year 101 entries sponsors very capable day models about 60 span no restrictions weight some being eight less ounces handlaunched can believe see circling thermals Ronald Swinehart CD overall action Huntsville AL what appeared Redstone Arsinal land Meet CD Al Clark above Al directed Hand Launch event gliders day eighth year entries over tncluding California Maryland Ohio above Johnney Johnson Flintville TN Chuck Anderson Tullahoma TN Chuck holding glider Also attended River City Challenge forRC Scale 511 512 520 ona Sunday Decatur Alabama MAC holds year Decatur Club has excellent field 60 x 600 paved runway Pictured above three important fliers including John Gustafson Charles Baker Jim Forthman model Z-Max 1300Z 26% scratch-built James Ray CD overall Sunday showed up Ed Teny charge everything picture next column Charles Baker again wife Melba Also sitting Victoria Charles Union MO model fine PT26 Associate Vice President Fred Mulholland represents AMA Tampa El area writes photo Pelicans Soaring Club unit West Pasco Model Pilots Association fly Tuesday Thursday morning L-R Bob Wargo Carl Schrader Paul Berry Frank Strummer Chuck Leisenfelt Al Schoenstein Jesus Plaja Vie Tyler Ray Gebauer Fred says power winch used tow up airplanes large small have good time have good friend Florida Bill Bell Bill Free Flight field son using has taken over progress resulting power poles have joined Port St Lucie SunDancers RC Club order enjoy larger field above snap Chris Christenson Andy Barron getting ready fly belong Port St Lucie SunDancers RC Club Bill says nice people allow him drop models occasionally good humor Thanks nice pictures Bill Everyone Indoor Free Flight familiar Dr John Martin Miami Indoor Aircraft Model Association MIAMA because priceless unique newsletter Dr John edits Also club club secretary Sidney Gilbert Sidney mailed snap info Dr John Wormley has started program within Sarasota County Recreation Department show kids ages eight twelve build little planes have flyoffs Dr Wormley behind Pierce Martin Brett Hunter Kevin Brockner Calli Pitman John Pitman Thanks nice pictures Sidney Model Aviation nois / Indiana/Kentucky Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60706-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708457-2177 sysbauer@charliecnxiitedx Associate Vice Presidents Illinois John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenmood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct St Charles MO 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Leex Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 123B Higginaville MO 64037 660 584-6284 Fax 660 584-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 httpUwewcsamiitedu/amadist6/indexhtm WAUKEGAN IL Club #777 Lake County Radio Control Club got together January 1 year enjoy some flying some chili Picture happy group Buzz Paricka TELL CITY IN Club #2460 Airmasters Radio Control Club has tradition last ten years get together New Years Day flying session no matter what weather first photo has club president Mark Johnson nursing life P-5 1 prior couple flights Takeoff landing runs quite short because snow Next have old eagle-eye flight instructor Randy Hayes overcoming frosted glasses 20 degree cold fly Most club members showed up four members put flights rest noshed chili sausage other goodies Information photos Doug Oleson FORT WAYNE IN Ron Ballard District VI AMP sent some fine pictures hobby show swap meet held Fort Wayne First have Wayne Doegnes beautiful A-b Warthog Lots great detail workmanship highest caliber Next have display model rockets Summit City Aerospace Club next have great looking RC boat Bob Kensill F-41 Cat done Hooters design about Ultimate done pink white blue Rob Olliver about great looking P-47 giant size lots detail Dave Faulk MOLINE IL Club #3457 Quad-City Skyraiders has held very successful fun-flys past couple years Last year spectator attendance over 1000 Dennis Witt club president sent couple pictures First have Rick Haney teaching new member fly shot some members aircraft club has 60 members HELP Does anyone know can get touch Ken Wells produced R/C Video Magazine No problem just need help project CB October1999 145 Talk about starting young Iowa Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Dave Gish Vice President 5435 St Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Tel 319 766-2202 Fax 319 766-4038 Associate Vice Presidents 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 albertschwartz@postofficeworldnetattnet East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 SOAPBOX No way last issue said would good Soapbox could eliminated Since Ive few controlled events event over open flying allowed open alright looked pilots heads opened up brains flew out dont think Ive ever seen mid-airs near-misses People people please use heads think about what about Oh well good stuff Below photograph John DiCosimo top place finisher division C Propeller Propulsion Plus event Science Olympiad state competition Minnesota John went place fifth national event John attends Lakeville High School Shown him Jim Ladwig several members Minneapolis Model Aero Club gave John assistance preparing event Greater Flint RC Club organized get kids involved aeromodeling Carey Hook sent pictures first class Albee Elementary School About 75 first graders participated balsa planes given kids courtesy Rogers Hobby Center What great idea Thanks helped out Shown below some pictures took giant fun fly sponsored Green Bay Model Airplane Club dont know time go Green Bay its either windy windy drizzling joke guys Seriously have good times Another large-size model event got held Oshkosh WI fun fly hosted Winnebago RC Flyers weather some best Ive flown since beginning season suppose guys going tell planned way super flying site Hope get keep forever Want yourself favor Make sure get Grand Event next year bring airplane Theres whole bunch open flying time lots other fun Read ad published Model Aviation Remember landing keep airspeed up Stalls produce horrible results Bye 4146 Model Aviation nsas Louisiana New Mesico / Oklahoma / Texas Dr Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817 599-7131 E-mail sfrank69@airmail net wwwAMA-Dist-8org Associate Vice Presidents George Aldrich 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 210 656-2021 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 254 662-5587 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126-1/2 SE 35th St Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon RI Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 4611 Gooch Dr Little Rock AR 72212 501 868-2604 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Gene Kent 2811 Cork Cove San Antonio TX 78230 210 308-8043 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Southwestern Aeromodeling Conference mark calendar now will AMA District VIII TX NM OK AR LA throughout United States convention gathering aeromodelers Arlington Texas Convention Center located between Dallas FtWorth TX 1-30 May 19-20 2000 scenic site between 1-30 ballpark Arlington TX fun family vacation site includes Six Flags Water Park vacation spot Texas Rangers area easy access air car minutes Dallas/Ft Worth Southwestern Aeromodeling Conference will produced no monetary risk AMA None black proceeds will divided between AMA scholarship fund AMA museum program full-blown trade show aeromodeling trade will accommodated welcomed will Giant Swap event two auctions no commission fees Friday evening Saturday afternoon will free static display awards free space AMA club AMA Special Interest Group set up display vendors area will available near cost decorated 10 x 10 booth vendors name booth table two chairs two vendors passes full price $9900 whole show will 50% discount AMA members preregister Regular admission $500 day AMA members preregister cost will two tickets $500 will preregistration will guaranteed swap table will $1000 day no standing lines rushing table spaces Vendors swappers will have separate time Friday morning set up prior public admission Southwestern Aeromodeling Conference will gathering modelers will lots space modelers network visit together informal lounge/rest area will focal point event will several technical symposia invited guest lecturers modeling field Mark Y2K calendar now MAY 1920 2000 Dallas/FtWorth Texas Arlington Convention Center Y2K bug does get us registration event vendors attendees will begin January 1 2000 further information contact above address AMAthe glue bonds modelers together 30% Extra 300S has beautiful unique black gold white color scheme Let share two ideas borrowed members newsletters Larks Club southwest Louisiana has business cards printed front side introduction club invitation join reverse has map flying field Simply presenting such business card spectators retail hobby stores continuous membership drive clubgreat idea Members helping members Orange County Radio Control Club newsletter has section PhDs read newsletters sent caught eye request post graduate degree modelers post hole diggers review recent disastrous crashes higher education perform post-crash reviews others may learn avoid previously made mistakes Members helping members So may better communicate share modeling information please ensure AMA chartered club has E-mail listing District VIII WWW site wwwAMA-Dist-8org Flying Fun Fellowship Dr Sandy Frank ber1999 147 Mr Mrs Ward Watts District VIII AVP Baton Rouge LA Rally Giants really combined modeling activities fun Grand Prairie Hawks club hosted 1999 IMAA Rally Giants 200 pilots registered event well-run event countless flights nonstop visiting horse trading models entire four-day event Jack Beauchamp Woodlands TX Rally Giants Laser 200 member Fighter Field club Al MacKinzie Bentonville AR Rally Giants beautiful Carden Jim Whiteside sent photo Randy Hammond cutting open house ribbon Brazoria County Modelers Associations newly purchased property 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 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 80919-1 788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Colorado Quickie 500 Race #3 held June 13 1999 PPRC Black Forest Field Hats off fine crew volunteer workers Frank Tuxworth Patrick Reilly Bob Vixie Steve Woestemeyer Hany Lehman Dave Hoffmann Gus Gustafson time effort contributed guys goes long way toward having successful event appreciate big thanks sponsors Aero Lettering provided pilot certificates two-way radios Custom Hobbies provided fuel discount props Colorado Hobby Products supplied equipment to believe wing literally stuck pylon pole pilot said 1 couldnt again tried also much discussion whether Dave Miller flew through Gus Gustafsons plane merely exploded went around south pylon group welcomed Bill Hayden Grand Junction made trip across mountains race us Bill turned very respectable performance first time racing Doug Beacham CD event Dave Miller providing back-up now winners Dave Miller COS Steve Barker Denver Andy Woodward Denver Don Johnson Pueblo Mike Farnsworth Niwot Doug Beacham COS Bill Hayden Grand Jct Bryant Johnson Broomfield 1st Gold 2nd Gold 3rd Gold 4th Gold tst Silver 2nd Silver 3rd Silver 4th Silver Race #4 will Mile Hi R/C Aurora July 11 Contact Jera Miller need info directions get Submined Jera Miller Front Range Quickie Racing Spruce Goose Flies Again Toil Spinner Longmont CO Saturday May 22 1999 hundreds people flocked shores Boulder Reservoir watch Scale replica Spruce Goose take air model weighs approximately 53 lbs has wingspan 12-fl over 8-ft long has working project tO years tt first started Marvin Lewis finished members Boulder Aeromodelers Society after Marvins death March 1997 flight scheduled about 9 am after slight delay Spruce Goose team prepared plane flight Once team comfortable working pilot Steve Croft signaled ready try takeoff As Croft taxiing plane upwind position takeoff left inboard engine quit team restarted engine turned plane back around taxi engine again cut out ensure best chance success plane pulled water worked cradle team constructed After engine checked plane put back water Croft made several attempts lift off sponsons would hit water cause plane spin top water final attempt Croft steered plane directly oncoming waves plane sped through water hit small wave causing jump air immediately came back down bounced surface water plane again rose air began porpoise After few oscillations plane crashed back water after reaching elevation about 20 feet After plane towed back visible damage broken prop possible broken engine mount minor tear fabric covering small crack fuselage Like original Spruce Goose maiden light Marvin Lewis Spruce Goose its planned flight Boulder team family Marvin Lewis currently trying find final home plane Crosswinds RC Aerobatics contest well-attended Twenty-eight contestants flew AMA classes FAt-F3A six rounds over two-day weekend June 5 6 t999 Classes fairly evenly divided although equal participation LAMA contest May did get see additional FAt-F3A flyer Chuck Smith Casper compete against LAMA flyer Bruce Thompson usual pure ecstasy see flights see such perfection especially witnessed both flyers come up through ranks makes judging worthwhile weather part outstanding pattern contest Saturday sunny pleasant too warm until third round time beastly south wind club named over years came up really caused problems flyers certainly glad brought lust-in-case jacket again Naturally skilled classes less affected expert flyers trouble tracking performing good geometric figures Tray Newmans takeoff Masters wind appeared give good shake three times Troys takeoff thought strange wind south because could see turbulent clouds coming west t turned around saw similar clouds positioned south tn addition wind clouds boiling west threat wet electric weather So Larry Falsetta CD called contest end third round Such vicious winds worse altitude take fun out flying judging passage cool front Saturday night Sunday turned out truly fabulous daycool light windsjust wonderful environment last three rounds glorious way end contest cream pattern represented two contestants Bruce Thompson LAMA Chuck Smith Casper discussion pattern contests often forget Masters class really top class AMA competition really no higher class graduate after Masters FAt category optional anyone enter no matter what skill level may same time FAt class international competition determines world champions therefore possibly prestigious dont really know what level Bruce aspires hasnt competed contest except locals would certainly competitive NATS Chuck course has flying FAI NATS intermittently several years has yet really break big time Whatever situation always pleasure watch two guys fly good demonstration what Pattern flying should tsman 1Mike Schauer 2Jack Donahue 3Loren Hayes 4Randy Graham 5Larry Larson Intermediate 1Doug Idler 2Kevin Kelsey 3Bruce Hayes 4Neil Miles 5Bruce Reins 6Jeff Hill 7Dave Loshbaugh 8Mike Yearly Advanced 1 Mark Hample 2 Bill Chester 3 Dave Miller 4 Larry Falsetta 5 Darwin Idler 6 Kurt Bozarth Masters 1 Tiny Newman 2 John Neilson 3 Chuck Schone 4 Rob Kelly 5 Dennis Bastain 6 Jeff Charish 7 Rich Lindberg 148 Model Aviation F1 11 [1 aTU 1 1 Arizona California Guam Hawaii Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 55271 Phone/Fax 602 728-9400 E-mail richh@primenetcom http/Iwwwama-1 Ocorn/sma Darwin Barrie Scottsdale 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 ISee teat months column additional AVPs Coordinatorsi Congratulations District X members Mark Rudner Santa Ana CA Derrek Tan Fullerton CA Eighteen-year-old Mark Rudner top ranking AMA scholarship award recipient 1999 Mark also co-captain Troy High School National Science Olympiad team competing May 1999 championship Chicago IL Derrick Tan 15 sophomore Troy High School also member 15member team placed second Propeller Propulsion event earning him silver medal Science Olympiad competition divided two separate divisions high school junior high includes 30 science engineering events such event Propeller Propulsion event contestants tasked designing rubber-powered Indoor Free Flight model weighing no less 10 grams maximum wingspan 25 centimeters Derrick Tan previously competed Propeller Propulsion event junior high level placing first region second state competition Derrick has since honed skills help two-time US FAt Indoor World Champion Steve Brown 1999 National Science Olympiad Derrick approached all-time best score 2 minutes 57 seconds very impressive 2 minute 19 second flight Derricks time four seconds behind leader earning him second place silver medal national Olympiad competition begins regional level teams around country compete standing within state Individual medals awarded individual achievement however aggregate score official events approximately 23 determines teams overall ranking competition Troy High School two teams California qualifying nationals help Mark Derrick Troy team won national championship high school division consistently attaining top individual scores across board events Congratulations Mark Derrick entire Troy High School Team Also thanks Chuck Rudner providing background information story Till next time . Keepem safe Keepem flyn ber1999 149 Associate Vice Presidents Fifteen-year-old AMA member Derrick Tan Troy High School Fullerton CA part high schools 15member team selected attend 1999 National Science Olympiad Championships held Chicago past May Derrick competed Propeller Propulsion event rubber-powered Indoor Free Flight took home silver medal official time 2 minutes 19 seconds gorgeous Quaker sporting Quaker Oats insignia built flown Philip J Herrerah Fullerton CA Phils Quaker 20 such aircraft launched attempt fly record number Quaker aircraft simultaneously record trial hosted Ventura County Comets conducted club field May 221999 Clarey Aimes CD George Crabtree officiate 10th annual Blacksheep Championship held May 29-31 annual Free Flight extravaganza sponsored Blacksheep Squadron San Fernando Valley flown Memorial Day weekend Taft CA Three generations Marsh family Ken R Mike L Mike Marsh Jr participated Quaker fly-in Ken resides Ventura County Mike Dad Big Bear Lake Above Don Martin puts final turns rubber-powered Flying Aces Moth Below Don launches final round Championship Line-up Quaker aircraft before launch aircraft launched successfully resulting record total 20 Quaker aircraft flown simultaneously years achievement surpassed last years record 15 aircraft team Ron Scott pilot Chris Weiser owner logged longest flight time just over 43 minutes takeoff landing Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 Eniail vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 26405 SE 160th St Issaqush WA 98027 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 56101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincoft 4400 Gray Wolf Dr Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Bos 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98360 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Its amazing truly nice people model airplanes just lost Fred Kinnard Fred genuinely friendly giving person spent hundreds hours young people teaching way things fly sending out build own wings Fred very good person have club hard worker never afraid scut work done anyone can said angels thats Fred going miss him very much AVP Mike Hazel sent following words photos about 1999 NW Control Line Regionals Roseburg OR Northwests big once again held over Memorial Day weekend Roseburg OR Regional Airport fairgrounds Scale flying annex Exactly one-hundred competitors showed up three day CL extravaganza along countless spectators both modelers non-modelers alike well over three-hundred event entries believed record Entry levels appeared up Combat Racing Speed events Unfortunately other thing up wind area known its calm weather Mother Nature didnt supply usual calm air wind strong day competition easing up just slightly Sunday couple events canceled due high winds surprisingly some aircraft casualties things considered wasnt too bad few entrants opted sit out spent time like like conversing fellow modelers about planes engines flying inevitable subject just wait until next year Kudos hard working tndividuals labored make probably finest Control Line meet nation Folks over Northwest labor pool main source modeler-power comes Umpqua Valley Modelers Eugene Propspinners Western Oregon Control Line Flyers Thanks other Control Line news Northwests own regional newsletter Flying Lines observed 20-year anniversary its founding earlier year newsletter has part glue has helped make CL flying activities popular region Typical contents include contest reports technical data specific event information classified ads photos general discussion Control Line scene special issue commemorating 20year anniversary very well received last May information regarding Flying Lines can contact AVP Mike Hazel last major Control Line event year will Really Racing/Fall Follies double contest held October 8 9 site will Bill Riegel Model Airpark Salem Oregon Several racing events will flown Saturday Precision Aerobatics will take place Sunday Drop watch fly Information meet can also contacting AVP Mike Hazel Jet Speed entries Loren Howard planes Thomas designs feature aluminum construction Grant Hiestands Regionals Float Plane entry Pseudo Schneider built Bruce Tharpe Venture 60 kit uses Astro Cobalt 40 geared 18 cells District officers out among modelers area day AVP fortunate have several excellent people holding down relatively thankless jobs Chick Young stalwart RAMS club has AVP since shortly after became Vice President Chick Young some stuff Photo Randy Smithhisler Chick has involved hobby over fifty years talents include organizing model clubs keeping alive functioning large part existence Puyallup EXPO Back RAMS Show Doc Brooks right hand man transition made aegis Mount Rainier club Bob Pfeiffer Chick stayed thick turns out Chick going retire AVP position said quit being VP Im quitting too So Chick has thanks well hes worked years giving helping hand modelers Bill Harburg Corvallis sent photos Bell-AirR/C Club Big Bird Bellingham early June some May Float fly Amity pond Gerry Becker Bell-Air Big Bird plan-built Bristol Brownie Bob Govro sets up Ed Rhodes holds Amity As some will have noticed will candidate election VP Thanks have supported efforts make organization perhaps little better attuned needs modelers became VP Model Aviation 11hI-1Iif1m1{ Joe Beshar Coordinator 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Fax 201 261-0223 Tel 201 261-1281 FindingPreservingMaintaining LandfillsIdeal Flying Sites Over last few years have discovered closed landfills providing new flying sites clubs Ashland Cloud Chasers MAC Kershaw County Science Park successes have documented Model Aviation modelers landfills coming together create win-win situation everyone involved modelers landfill operators community successes have occurred because hard work dedication local modelers landfill administrators Through efforts AMA Flying Site Assistance program largest disposal companies United States has recognized beneficial relationships developing has gone extra step help modelers acquiring flying sites company Waste Management Inc Houston Texas have provided Academy list area regional managers including addresses phone numbers have given permission contact individuals What follows quoted letter Ms Leslie Shannon Waste Management Inc recently sent via Fax list companys area regional mangers may contact inquire about potential use some closed landfill sites flying fields radiocontrolled aircraft Permission would course up please consider note okay contact managers list sent What means AMA members Waste Management Inc finds benefits model aircraft activity landfills worthwhile will pave way discussions take place sites discussions will help establish feasibility model aircraft activity landfill based determination Waste Management manager involved order AMA helpful possible endeavor organizing Waste Management information will useful local level will distribute lists regional basis according Waste Management Incs five regional designations Atlantic Area Eastern Area Midwest Area Southern Area Western Area example club Pennsylvania contact Flying Site Assistance Program information will provided information pertinent Eastern Area Pennsylvania Region landfill area operated Waste Management Inc please contact Joe Beshar headed address Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters assistance will help determine needs provide appropriate information help other way necessary certainly appreciate cooperation Waste Management Ms Shannon have provided AMA trnly valuable resource 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 Call Flying Site Success Stories Club Presidents Newsletter Editors membership would like know about flying site success story vital stories shared may learn apply sound methods acquiring flying sites heartbeat aeromodeling Please send article headed address ber 1999 151 LlDrr ts will done nearest 1/4 hour $25/hr $30/hr $3 5/hr Please specific information required try limit request issue/question needs extensive may wish come Library person hire someone to
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News View HQ Seepage 176 Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 ru-uiu rs] Gordon Schimmel AMA Education Committee Member time tine column will focus someone has accomplished lot promote educational programs young people inaugurate new feature begin profile Tom Sanders native Pennsylvania Jan simple Free Flight models fifteen years hobby Tom Sanders clearly remembers being mentored dads best friend suggested flying model lesson science math invited out field hand launch some gliders Once launched Thermic 20 boomer settled grass watch go out sight time disappeared cloud discussed relevant aspects Newtonian physics aerodynamics glider demonstrated way home went discuss powered aircraft same principles play part operation other machines came home excited telling Mom Dad about learned better yet glider taught Tom has never forgotten early mentor credits him igniting interest Free Flight models machines work also experience led him job Education Director Midwest Products position has used help redesign activities two programs enhancing tens thousands middle high school students understanding flight first met Tom several years ago made presentation Academys Education Committee described became involved Technology Student Associations TSA national glider-building event local club Scale Old Timers Society Philadelphia lost its local Indoor flying site club volunteered put Indoor show Perkasie Pennsylvania barter use gym new flying site assistant principal impressed asked could help schools TSA club glider competition time didnt know anything about TSA have since learned organization made up 700000 members middle high school technology education students industrial arts conversant current educational terminology didnt take long discover kids having much trouble flying planes design parameters using essentially made projects unflyable students frustrated event verge being eliminated Tom stepped forward offered set up new design criteria eventsomething would permit students begin get flights longer took judge start stop watch addition came up catapult launching stick eliminated difficult hand launches level playing field contestant Now known ISA circles Flight Challenge winning times posted recent ISA nationals Tulsa pushing 25 seconds ISA students high school level treated brand-new event year dubbed Flight Endurance event Originally contest another hand-launched glider event Tom convinced TSA officials convert rubber-powered Rise-Off-Ground model vast improvement notes airplanes P-24 types what Dick Baxter experienced school volunteer calls Pennyplanes steroids over 200 planes flying high time exciting flight over two minutes Tom soon discovered another schoolbased competition Science Olympiad SO organized science teachers runs pretty much same TSA connected science curricula same way ISA connected technology curricula event draws over onemillion students year several thousand begin flight regional level Through tier system similar national basketball finals work way up nationals held different city year SO interested changing paper glider contest contacted ideas discussion led another after hours talk demonstrations Propeller Propulsion event born first type event molded around flying rubber power indoors Note didnt say indoor rubber minimum weight 10 grams truck AMA standards course Tom has vested interest through position Midwest Products promoting use Free Flight models classrooms However believes strongly AMA has similar vested interest promoting Indoor Outdoor flying sites understand have view big picture ISA SO teams get about same support athletic teams school districts Anyone involved helping become successful makes points local school board Whether indoors out doesnt hurt clubs gain some clout positive support good neighbor opportunities clubs should pass up chance open important doors So plenty motivation preserving expanding number flying sites addition competitions create general interest hobby can translate junior memberships creating new demographics model aviation point quite simple AMA needs focused world education Model aviation slowly getting back schools some cases activities being written directed wellintentioned unqualified inexperienced people AMA members have opportunity present themselves experts model building flying manner meets needs standards educators have go students mostly class after-school groups focus academic pursuits enhance knowledge having fun clear Tom hasnt forgotten early mentor hopes carry through tradition work ISA SO challenges us accept invitation join what positive rewarding experience teacher well student believes everyone wins bargain work over past few years has strong positive impact thousands students time well-organized sports disorganized video games challenge need address Model Aviation ecutive Council Meeting Highlights following motions made July 12 1999 Executive Council Meeting Muncie Indiana should noted District III Vice President out country time meeting submitted vote writing motions presented review prior meeting motions below part unofficial minutes meeting next quarterly Council meeting Questions/comments o MOTION Moved C Bauer VI seconded C Foreman IV accept Nominating Committee report recommendation Nominees EVP VP III VP VII VP XI C D Holland Bob Brown Dave Gish Bruce Nelson Al Culver MOTION passed 12 yes II IV V VI VII IX X XI FVP NAA 1 no VIII MOTION II Moved R Miller IX seconded D Holland EVP accept recommendation Scholarship Committee Selected Names John D Best James G Buescher William R Lutz Jeffrey Pfeifer Mark Rudner Chris F Wenburg Andrew L Wineinger Motion passed unanimously MOTION III Moved hy R Miller IX seconded W De Cou II accept Safety Committee addition Safety Code follows AMA ORGANIZED RC RACING EVENT SAFETY CODE An RC racing event whether AMA Rule Book event model aircraft compete flight over prescribed course objective finishing course faster determine winner 1 organized racing event contestants callers officials course a All officials callers contestants must properly wear helmets OSHA DOT ANSI SNELL NOCSAE approved comparable standard race course b All officials occupying safety cages must wear protective eyewear c All course judge officials located course must properly located positioned inside barrier cages meet AMA approved RC Racing Barrier Cage requirements set forth EC actions October 24 1998 d On course defined mean area beyond pilot/staging area actual flying takes place 2 will fly model aircraft organized racing event does comply paragraph 1 above allows models over 20 pounds unless competition event AMA sanctioned Approved AMA Executive Council action 7/12/99 MOTION passed 12 yes II IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI FVP NAA no III M OTION IV Moved F McCollough XI seconded R Miller IX rescind MOTION 4 October 20 1984 October 20 1984 MOTION 4 Moved J Worth ED seconded J Scarborough X proceed travel agency plan outlined Mr de Ronza MOTION passed unanimously M OTION V Moved E MeCollough XI seconded W De Cou II establish number AVPs District Xl 10 MOTION passed unanimously M OTION VI Moved J MeNeill V seconded Bauer VI establish number AVPs District V 20 MOTION passed 11 yes II III IV V VI VII VIII X XI EVP NAA 1 Abstain IX M OTION VII Moved C Bauer VI seconded Foreman IV donate $10000 2003 Committee become corporate sponsor contribution designated support work Kites Wrights project MOTION passed unanimously Award Recommendations Superior Service Awards Distinguished Service Awards Fellowship Award 12 3 awards approved acclaimation October1999 137 intil ut Vice Pr 4jI V7Vj J~U D Ie]IU Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 column am presenting balance sheet am sure have waited breathlessly Total assets after deduction accumulated depreciation $13706979 Deducting total liabilities leaves net asset value S8647969 AMA continues grow presently strong financial condition will present ratios wish can compute ones interested otherwise wish say investment safe Before get involved numbers would like share story Recently brother underwent rather serious surgical procedure head cleared anesthesia called said cancel funeral flowers send fruit Needless say got good report Until later. 4THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION DECEMBER 31 1998 AND 1997 ASSETS 1998 CURRENT ASSETS Cash cash equivalents Receivables Inventory Cost Prepaid insurance Prepaid membership costs Prepaid IMS expenses Prepaid expenses Prepaid taxes $ 3834665 111746 199968 130745 212980 17978 26333 4500 Total Current Assets 4538915 INVESTMENTS 3326037 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Land improvements Buildings improvements Computers software Museum contents library Furniture equipment Vehicles 2746496 2446844 1178967 175873 830181 98599 Total Cost Less accumulated depreciation OTHER ASSETS Goodwill accumulated amortization $3612 Mortgage note receivable Life memberships receivable 7476960 .J4925 5482935 96388 245834 16870 359092 1997 $ 3308262 191404 149240 120570 253145 21495 4044116 2969571 2746496 2422934 984628 175873 753486 7194089 1603008 5591081 247829 19400 267 229 MUSEUM COLLECTION IATh 138 Model Aviation 4 Remember put AMA WILL establish CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST iour lifetime income may make gifts AMA Cash Securities Insurance Gems Real Estate Etc Charitable Remainder Trust provides Immediate Income Tax Deduction Lifetime Income for you spouse other beneficiary Reduction Estate Taxes Money Favorite Charities Interested Contact AMA Executive Director Joyce Hager 765 287-1256 ext 200 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable Current maturities mortgage payable capital lease obligations Accrued expenses Competition funds escrow Deferred membership revenue Deferred IMS revenue Total Current Liabilities DEFERRED MEMBERSHIP REVENUE LONG-TERM LIABILITIES Mortgage payable net current maturities Obligations under capital lease net current maturities Total Liabilities NET ASSETS Unrestricted net assets Unrestricted net assets available operations Designated Executive Council contingencies Temporarily restricted net assets Site development Scholarships awards Other programs Total Net Assets October1999 139 1998 $ 91100 44101 63814 3756121 62748 680498 70675 751 173 5059010 1997 $30003 76390 44289 47968 3852230 4050880 311121 741985 100252 842 237 5204238 3610165 3940000 7550 165 30952 35668 50974 117594 7 66 77 59 j7j 4291531 3 940 000 8231531 250673 32984 132781 416438 8647969 $ 13706979 in]kbl1[eiE1 Is] bin Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1 828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 Richard Sherman 30 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Andrew Argenio 3 Sheila Ave Smithfield RI 02917 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator TBA first three photos left over last months column ~2 Rochester NH Club May 16 1999 visited Rochester Club day other clubs area invited participate open flying cookout day provide modelers chance fly another field associate other modelers intent rotate among clubs club would host such day good weather good attendance continuous flying day long different types aircraft seems good concept hope continues Berwick ME Flying Eagles Club June 61999 day Eagles hosted other clubs Again event wellattended weather beautiful club field privately-owned sod farm club looking new members interested contact 781 934-6248 will put touch proper people would like say really good time both clubs people met great Model Aviation area Berwick field Bob Prewitt prepares fly biplane Note safety fencing number cars parking lot Paul Mannings Constellation Chet dough londonderry NH X Cell 60 Helicopter gave demo flights spectators Rupert Kossmala HA-I Russ Bartlett Spacewalker ARF Bob Robertshaw fleet Control Line airplanes Bob Mercia Gull Wing Stinson Note model HMS Endeavor Bob background Cooking area Rochester Club field Bob Prewitt assists Bob Robertshaw starting engine demo flight kI 11 L1 mum i — New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07g20-1308 Phone O8 221-1666 Fax g08 221-~7 decou@idtnet Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Highlstown NJ 08520-4501 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 109W Edward St Iselan NJ 05830 Dave Mathewson Box 613 Camillus NY 13031 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodem 407 Willow Street Lockport NY 14094 Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock Court Saugerlies NY 12477 Adam BattIer 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithtield Dr Endicolt NY 137604329 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 53 Airport Dr Dswego County Airport Fulton NY 13069 315 598-6093 Potpourri month have file fitil things youve sent Thanks first picture submitted George Leu daughter Kristen placed first Junior event years WRAM show first effort Dynaflite PT19 Junior category participants WRAM officials pictured L-R Jim Onarato Kurt Settembre Kristen Leu Dan Carozza Tito Rodriquez Mat Pecoroni Tom Perkins Mt Laurel NJ submitted picture scratch-built F4F Wildcat used set Bob Karlsson plans effort Tom says took year build gear alone year-and-a-half entire project ship has 75-inch span uses Saito 150 4-stroke power Eight servos provide control including working split flaps says flight characteristics great Nice effort Tom Larry Katz provided interesting piece concerning establishment program senior citizens developed newly chartered club Greenbriar Woodlands Model Builders Toms River NJ reasons senior population provides fertile ground re recruitment model aviation model building integral part early teen pre-teen experience also during era aviation unique awe-inspiring space exploration computer age today Seniors also witnessed growth importance aviation victory World War II exploits pioneers such Wiley Post Wrong Way Corrigan Charles Lindbergh Amelia Earhardt mind Greenbriar Woodlands Model Builders newly chartered AMA club New Jersey senior citizen community proposed program reintroduce model aviation retirees Although small number seven members represented over 300 years model building experience offered provide program communitys Mens Club members ranged age mid-60s 80 years Nearly three-fourths group indicated youthful introduction model aviation included Outdoor Rubber some tow-line gliders Control Line model building flying also fact addition model building experience seniors possess financial security have need occupy free time What better way enjoy wonderful technical advances present day model aviation Once date approved publicity included flyers throughout community community newsletter article closed circuit television announcements word mouth program consisted large display model airplanes spanning facet hobby including Peanut Rubber Indoor Rubber Electric both Outdoor Indoor slow flyers plus RC aircraft encompassing Old Timers l/2A Texaco gliders AREs 1/4 Scale models program also included background information about AMA 28-minute video produced Academy Because Model Airplanes brief history model aviation concentrated time period 1930s 1940s comparisons various building techniques products today Another discussion included RC model building flying final talk involved Electric models including Indoor slow flyers Club members also produced dozens gliders using tops egg crates attendees encouraged distribute grandchildren However enthralled gliders flying characteristics seemed enjoy testing themselves course jury still out reenter sport hobby No doubt some will Others may influence grandchildren using foam gliders future benefits such program unknown present day goodwill exposure can help immensely first dividend permission use community clubhouse Indoor RC Rubber model flying Leon Shulman lovely wife June display Vintage RC Society Hall Fame plaque Howard McEntee medal Longtime modeler Leon Shulman Metuchen NJ inducted Vintage RC Society Radio Control Hall Fame lifetime membership Society 1999 WRAM Westchester Radio Aero Modelers show White Plains NY Additionally Leon given prestigious Howard McEntee medal recognition outstanding contributions advancement RC aeromodeling awards presented annually show WRAMs given recognition outstanding contributors Innovators hobby Radio Control Howard McFntee himself early developer experimenter instrumental helping new hobby start its development toward amazingly reliable RC systems have today McEntee passed away 1972 club began award McEntees name would recognize others pioneering spirit accomplishments exemplified its namesake second award given Vintage RC Society organization dedicated preservation Radio Control history achievements electronic airframe design pioneers made RC best hobby/sport world awards highest honors given today pioneers Leon started hobby Radio Control early 1940s helped test fly early RC models two pioneers Joe Raspanti Ben Shereshaw already hobby active designer flier Free Flight models always desire have ability control models ground During WWII Air Force pilot flew several different full-size aircraft radio control anti-aircraft targets flew inside cockpit also pilotless aircraft via radio control nearby flying Mother RC airplane ber 1999 141 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 43226-2006 614 861-1643 David H Ellis 5261 OeWin Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1200 304 776-1406 Nelson Gould 1644 Idaho Street Allentonn PA 16103-8519 610 797-6597 Donald Klopp 637 Ham/ton Court Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0126 Frank NolI 5492 Waterloo Road Oayton OH 40456 937 435-6232 Joe Otto 13065 Heath Road Chesterland OH 44026-3225 440 726-0165 E-mail JO0oAMA@AOLcom Matthew Turowski R R 63 Boo 264 Oogwood Orive Orums PA 18222 717 766-0661 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranhrook Orive PO Boo 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 16704 717 267-6970 year members District III elect representative Academys Council Please exercise right vote have used AMA frequency scanner district apologize long wait rectify purchased additional scanner already use think frequency problem area contact Vice President borrow scanner Chances problem exists equipment using Another new item tabletop display very nice way introduce Academy mall show modeling function big problem exists . no pictures materials exemplify District III would interested involving club please send pictures patch whatever Bob Brown MANSFIELD RIC SOCIETY past 16 years Mansfield R/C Society has produced annual Quarter Scale Air Fair Shelby Ohio Known Home R/C Hospitality event continues grow under very capable direction its event director Dick Sheppard AVPs Joe Vislay Frank Noll attended meet Dick Sheppard keeps eye transmitter impound Check out great Boeing 314 Clipper pit line endless NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA RADIO CONTROL CLUB Last spring Academy asked Northeast Philadelphia Radio Control Club its representative East Coast Hobby Show Philadelphia club graciously accepted provided positive input attendees Mid-Atlantic Modelers Association Bucks County R/C Club also tremendous display show NEPRCC President Adam R Smith Jr Vice President Brad Copeland Sr relax after day representing Academy Volunteers Robert Kolmetzky Brad Copeland Allen Applebaum Ken Lenke attend questions asked Mid-Atlantic Modelers Association flight demonstration Philadelphia Bucks County RC Club raffle helped clubs treasury Oxford Valley mall show another function NPRCC assistance its neighboring club Pegasus club filled 2500 square feet mall created biggest best displays area An overhead view NEPRCC mall show Ken Lenke demonstrates buddy box interested party 142 Model Aviation key Mackay announcing U] F iI[iLU 1 transmitter impound area Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland /Nortti Carolina Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 252 441-5855 Fax 252 441-6554 CHUCKAMAVP@aoIcom Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 410 969-9356 E-Mail bbabura@junocom Randy Elliott 103 Virginia Court Pulaski VA 24301 Home Phone 540 980-8461 Office Phone 540 994-2316 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757421-4545 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 have new e-mail address CHUCKAMAVP@aolcom Lots input Column month goes HAMPTON ROADS RADIO CONTROL CLUB The following photos third annual Spring Fun Fly April 17 Lone Star Lakes Park Suffolk VA photo banquet Friday photo shows flightline Saturday very friendly club nice flying stte SOUTHWEST AREA PARK R/C MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB photo Ron Konkus keeping things moving TOC Maryland Fly-In Competition 1999 CHESAPEAKE BAY RADIO CONTROL CLUB CBRC field open neighbors third annual Neighbor Appreciation Day photos show some activity CHARLOTTE AEROMODELERS INC This photo recent club meeting held Carolinas Aviation Museum Charlotte NC airplane background fullscale B-17 group foreground full-scale modelers BLISS lEAGUE AVP NORTH CAROLINA writes attending April council meeting AMA Headquarters amazed attention effort put forth unpaid leaders meeting somewhat casual President Dave Brown charge times made everything informative enjoyable District VPs present except Others including Doug Holland Executive VP Joyce Hager Executive Director several other AMA employees gave reports Joyce has AMA long time very dedicated according co workers According auditor AMA model non-profit organization has worked quite few appears lot assets brought about Executive VP Doug Holland through knowledge experience dealing situations wish AMA member could attend council meeting believe attitude appreciation would improve would thankful am Out space next month Go take kid flying 4October1999 143 flight line Li u LL L m J 1 11 LS AU 1 11 Iin Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico South Carolina Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avesue Brmisgham AL 35205 Phone 12051322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 E-mail ama@ocottnet WEB PAGE nttp/fmwmscottnetlama Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 37t3 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbelmina Chihasz 2826 Arhor Place Knonville TN 37917 John G Cooper 4768 Clnister Cone Memphis TN 38118 James Alvin 5426 Melmood Drive Jackson MS 39211 Michael Gregory 305 Rnckmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hensel 363 Briarmood 642 Meridian MS 39305 Louise Izzo 296 Huntridge Way Winteroprings FL 32709 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorniee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner PG Boo 4469 Colambus GA 31904-0469 Dr John Martin 2160 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 Fred Mulholland 15410 Stonecreek Ln Tampa FL 33613 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr. Smyrna GA 30082 Melvin Sires 76t Boardman Rd Aiken SC 29603 Lyman Slack 90155W 61st An Guienville FL 32608 Frank Tiane 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gainesoillo GA 30506 Lee Webster 1009 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 666 Boo 10397 Fajurdo PR 00739 Frequency Coordinator Tony Stillman 3702 N Pace Blvd Pensacola FL 32505 POone 650 434-0909 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207 W Sandcreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Woodvalley Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Computer Science Technology Expert Tom Rhodes 9 Nem York Blvd Beverly Hills FL 34465 Phone 352 527-0674 352 795-2362 Lets review Currently have excellent video tape Airplanes Fly lasting about 17 minutes Its good club meetings free you live District V also tape Partnerships help get flying field addition book Roberts Rules Order another book Websters Medical Dictionaiy First Aid Guide pamphlet Getting Keeping Flying Site available free you live District V can get AMA Rule Book AMA Headquarters Write E-mail District V E-mail address ama@scottnet read E-mail once day Ill pay shipping Ray Beckners E-mail . nave contact High County RC Also SMASH Seymour E-mail reply address does work Write Ray provide info What address Norman McGuffey editor Bradley Counry RC Model Airplane Club Flypaper now E-mails some club members newsletter saving S23 postage because members have signed up Gene Sargent E-mails cant find Art Johnson retired Air Force Col Delray Beach Can help Art see wrtte Andre Landrum Madison MI writes Thanks helping become AMA Leader Member Enclosed info requested included forthcoming s AMA District V Feel free edit out anything related what desire Andre will edit out nothing Everything looks peachy Thank attended day annual Mid South Championships 441 444 446 RC Gliders Sponsors North Alabama Silent Flyers events cross country stuff told year 101 entries sponsors very capable day models about 60 span no restrictions weight some being eight less ounces handlaunched can believe see circling thermals Ronald Swinehart CD overall action Huntsville AL what appeared Redstone Arsinal land Meet CD Al Clark above Al directed Hand Launch event gliders day eighth year entries over tncluding California Maryland Ohio above Johnney Johnson Flintville TN Chuck Anderson Tullahoma TN Chuck holding glider Also attended River City Challenge forRC Scale 511 512 520 ona Sunday Decatur Alabama MAC holds year Decatur Club has excellent field 60 x 600 paved runway Pictured above three important fliers including John Gustafson Charles Baker Jim Forthman model Z-Max 1300Z 26% scratch-built James Ray CD overall Sunday showed up Ed Teny charge everything picture next column Charles Baker again wife Melba Also sitting Victoria Charles Union MO model fine PT26 Associate Vice President Fred Mulholland represents AMA Tampa El area writes photo Pelicans Soaring Club unit West Pasco Model Pilots Association fly Tuesday Thursday morning L-R Bob Wargo Carl Schrader Paul Berry Frank Strummer Chuck Leisenfelt Al Schoenstein Jesus Plaja Vie Tyler Ray Gebauer Fred says power winch used tow up airplanes large small have good time have good friend Florida Bill Bell Bill Free Flight field son using has taken over progress resulting power poles have joined Port St Lucie SunDancers RC Club order enjoy larger field above snap Chris Christenson Andy Barron getting ready fly belong Port St Lucie SunDancers RC Club Bill says nice people allow him drop models occasionally good humor Thanks nice pictures Bill Everyone Indoor Free Flight familiar Dr John Martin Miami Indoor Aircraft Model Association MIAMA because priceless unique newsletter Dr John edits Also club club secretary Sidney Gilbert Sidney mailed snap info Dr John Wormley has started program within Sarasota County Recreation Department show kids ages eight twelve build little planes have flyoffs Dr Wormley behind Pierce Martin Brett Hunter Kevin Brockner Calli Pitman John Pitman Thanks nice pictures Sidney Model Aviation nois / Indiana/Kentucky Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60706-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708457-2177 sysbauer@charliecnxiitedx Associate Vice Presidents Illinois John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenmood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct St Charles MO 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Leex Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 123B Higginaville MO 64037 660 584-6284 Fax 660 584-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 httpUwewcsamiitedu/amadist6/indexhtm WAUKEGAN IL Club #777 Lake County Radio Control Club got together January 1 year enjoy some flying some chili Picture happy group Buzz Paricka TELL CITY IN Club #2460 Airmasters Radio Control Club has tradition last ten years get together New Years Day flying session no matter what weather first photo has club president Mark Johnson nursing life P-5 1 prior couple flights Takeoff landing runs quite short because snow Next have old eagle-eye flight instructor Randy Hayes overcoming frosted glasses 20 degree cold fly Most club members showed up four members put flights rest noshed chili sausage other goodies Information photos Doug Oleson FORT WAYNE IN Ron Ballard District VI AMP sent some fine pictures hobby show swap meet held Fort Wayne First have Wayne Doegnes beautiful A-b Warthog Lots great detail workmanship highest caliber Next have display model rockets Summit City Aerospace Club next have great looking RC boat Bob Kensill F-41 Cat done Hooters design about Ultimate done pink white blue Rob Olliver about great looking P-47 giant size lots detail Dave Faulk MOLINE IL Club #3457 Quad-City Skyraiders has held very successful fun-flys past couple years Last year spectator attendance over 1000 Dennis Witt club president sent couple pictures First have Rick Haney teaching new member fly shot some members aircraft club has 60 members HELP Does anyone know can get touch Ken Wells produced R/C Video Magazine No problem just need help project CB October1999 145 Talk about starting young Iowa Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Dave Gish Vice President 5435 St Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Tel 319 766-2202 Fax 319 766-4038 Associate Vice Presidents 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 albertschwartz@postofficeworldnetattnet East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 SOAPBOX No way last issue said would good Soapbox could eliminated Since Ive few controlled events event over open flying allowed open alright looked pilots heads opened up brains flew out dont think Ive ever seen mid-airs near-misses People people please use heads think about what about Oh well good stuff Below photograph John DiCosimo top place finisher division C Propeller Propulsion Plus event Science Olympiad state competition Minnesota John went place fifth national event John attends Lakeville High School Shown him Jim Ladwig several members Minneapolis Model Aero Club gave John assistance preparing event Greater Flint RC Club organized get kids involved aeromodeling Carey Hook sent pictures first class Albee Elementary School About 75 first graders participated balsa planes given kids courtesy Rogers Hobby Center What great idea Thanks helped out Shown below some pictures took giant fun fly sponsored Green Bay Model Airplane Club dont know time go Green Bay its either windy windy drizzling joke guys Seriously have good times Another large-size model event got held Oshkosh WI fun fly hosted Winnebago RC Flyers weather some best Ive flown since beginning season suppose guys going tell planned way super flying site Hope get keep forever Want yourself favor Make sure get Grand Event next year bring airplane Theres whole bunch open flying time lots other fun Read ad published Model Aviation Remember landing keep airspeed up Stalls produce horrible results Bye 4146 Model Aviation nsas Louisiana New Mesico / Oklahoma / Texas Dr Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817 599-7131 E-mail sfrank69@airmail net wwwAMA-Dist-8org Associate Vice Presidents George Aldrich 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 210 656-2021 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 254 662-5587 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126-1/2 SE 35th St Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon RI Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 4611 Gooch Dr Little Rock AR 72212 501 868-2604 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Gene Kent 2811 Cork Cove San Antonio TX 78230 210 308-8043 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Southwestern Aeromodeling Conference mark calendar now will AMA District VIII TX NM OK AR LA throughout United States convention gathering aeromodelers Arlington Texas Convention Center located between Dallas FtWorth TX 1-30 May 19-20 2000 scenic site between 1-30 ballpark Arlington TX fun family vacation site includes Six Flags Water Park vacation spot Texas Rangers area easy access air car minutes Dallas/Ft Worth Southwestern Aeromodeling Conference will produced no monetary risk AMA None black proceeds will divided between AMA scholarship fund AMA museum program full-blown trade show aeromodeling trade will accommodated welcomed will Giant Swap event two auctions no commission fees Friday evening Saturday afternoon will free static display awards free space AMA club AMA Special Interest Group set up display vendors area will available near cost decorated 10 x 10 booth vendors name booth table two chairs two vendors passes full price $9900 whole show will 50% discount AMA members preregister Regular admission $500 day AMA members preregister cost will two tickets $500 will preregistration will guaranteed swap table will $1000 day no standing lines rushing table spaces Vendors swappers will have separate time Friday morning set up prior public admission Southwestern Aeromodeling Conference will gathering modelers will lots space modelers network visit together informal lounge/rest area will focal point event will several technical symposia invited guest lecturers modeling field Mark Y2K calendar now MAY 1920 2000 Dallas/FtWorth Texas Arlington Convention Center Y2K bug does get us registration event vendors attendees will begin January 1 2000 further information contact above address AMAthe glue bonds modelers together 30% Extra 300S has beautiful unique black gold white color scheme Let share two ideas borrowed members newsletters Larks Club southwest Louisiana has business cards printed front side introduction club invitation join reverse has map flying field Simply presenting such business card spectators retail hobby stores continuous membership drive clubgreat idea Members helping members Orange County Radio Control Club newsletter has section PhDs read newsletters sent caught eye request post graduate degree modelers post hole diggers review recent disastrous crashes higher education perform post-crash reviews others may learn avoid previously made mistakes Members helping members So may better communicate share modeling information please ensure AMA chartered club has E-mail listing District VIII WWW site wwwAMA-Dist-8org Flying Fun Fellowship Dr Sandy Frank ber1999 147 Mr Mrs Ward Watts District VIII AVP Baton Rouge LA Rally Giants really combined modeling activities fun Grand Prairie Hawks club hosted 1999 IMAA Rally Giants 200 pilots registered event well-run event countless flights nonstop visiting horse trading models entire four-day event Jack Beauchamp Woodlands TX Rally Giants Laser 200 member Fighter Field club Al MacKinzie Bentonville AR Rally Giants beautiful Carden Jim Whiteside sent photo Randy Hammond cutting open house ribbon Brazoria County Modelers Associations newly purchased property 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 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 80919-1 788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Colorado Quickie 500 Race #3 held June 13 1999 PPRC Black Forest Field Hats off fine crew volunteer workers Frank Tuxworth Patrick Reilly Bob Vixie Steve Woestemeyer Hany Lehman Dave Hoffmann Gus Gustafson time effort contributed guys goes long way toward having successful event appreciate big thanks sponsors Aero Lettering provided pilot certificates two-way radios Custom Hobbies provided fuel discount props Colorado Hobby Products supplied equipment to believe wing literally stuck pylon pole pilot said 1 couldnt again tried also much discussion whether Dave Miller flew through Gus Gustafsons plane merely exploded went around south pylon group welcomed Bill Hayden Grand Junction made trip across mountains race us Bill turned very respectable performance first time racing Doug Beacham CD event Dave Miller providing back-up now winners Dave Miller COS Steve Barker Denver Andy Woodward Denver Don Johnson Pueblo Mike Farnsworth Niwot Doug Beacham COS Bill Hayden Grand Jct Bryant Johnson Broomfield 1st Gold 2nd Gold 3rd Gold 4th Gold tst Silver 2nd Silver 3rd Silver 4th Silver Race #4 will Mile Hi R/C Aurora July 11 Contact Jera Miller need info directions get Submined Jera Miller Front Range Quickie Racing Spruce Goose Flies Again Toil Spinner Longmont CO Saturday May 22 1999 hundreds people flocked shores Boulder Reservoir watch Scale replica Spruce Goose take air model weighs approximately 53 lbs has wingspan 12-fl over 8-ft long has working project tO years tt first started Marvin Lewis finished members Boulder Aeromodelers Society after Marvins death March 1997 flight scheduled about 9 am after slight delay Spruce Goose team prepared plane flight Once team comfortable working pilot Steve Croft signaled ready try takeoff As Croft taxiing plane upwind position takeoff left inboard engine quit team restarted engine turned plane back around taxi engine again cut out ensure best chance success plane pulled water worked cradle team constructed After engine checked plane put back water Croft made several attempts lift off sponsons would hit water cause plane spin top water final attempt Croft steered plane directly oncoming waves plane sped through water hit small wave causing jump air immediately came back down bounced surface water plane again rose air began porpoise After few oscillations plane crashed back water after reaching elevation about 20 feet After plane towed back visible damage broken prop possible broken engine mount minor tear fabric covering small crack fuselage Like original Spruce Goose maiden light Marvin Lewis Spruce Goose its planned flight Boulder team family Marvin Lewis currently trying find final home plane Crosswinds RC Aerobatics contest well-attended Twenty-eight contestants flew AMA classes FAt-F3A six rounds over two-day weekend June 5 6 t999 Classes fairly evenly divided although equal participation LAMA contest May did get see additional FAt-F3A flyer Chuck Smith Casper compete against LAMA flyer Bruce Thompson usual pure ecstasy see flights see such perfection especially witnessed both flyers come up through ranks makes judging worthwhile weather part outstanding pattern contest Saturday sunny pleasant too warm until third round time beastly south wind club named over years came up really caused problems flyers certainly glad brought lust-in-case jacket again Naturally skilled classes less affected expert flyers trouble tracking performing good geometric figures Tray Newmans takeoff Masters wind appeared give good shake three times Troys takeoff thought strange wind south because could see turbulent clouds coming west t turned around saw similar clouds positioned south tn addition wind clouds boiling west threat wet electric weather So Larry Falsetta CD called contest end third round Such vicious winds worse altitude take fun out flying judging passage cool front Saturday night Sunday turned out truly fabulous daycool light windsjust wonderful environment last three rounds glorious way end contest cream pattern represented two contestants Bruce Thompson LAMA Chuck Smith Casper discussion pattern contests often forget Masters class really top class AMA competition really no higher class graduate after Masters FAt category optional anyone enter no matter what skill level may same time FAt class international competition determines world champions therefore possibly prestigious dont really know what level Bruce aspires hasnt competed contest except locals would certainly competitive NATS Chuck course has flying FAI NATS intermittently several years has yet really break big time Whatever situation always pleasure watch two guys fly good demonstration what Pattern flying should tsman 1Mike Schauer 2Jack Donahue 3Loren Hayes 4Randy Graham 5Larry Larson Intermediate 1Doug Idler 2Kevin Kelsey 3Bruce Hayes 4Neil Miles 5Bruce Reins 6Jeff Hill 7Dave Loshbaugh 8Mike Yearly Advanced 1 Mark Hample 2 Bill Chester 3 Dave Miller 4 Larry Falsetta 5 Darwin Idler 6 Kurt Bozarth Masters 1 Tiny Newman 2 John Neilson 3 Chuck Schone 4 Rob Kelly 5 Dennis Bastain 6 Jeff Charish 7 Rich Lindberg 148 Model Aviation F1 11 [1 aTU 1 1 Arizona California Guam Hawaii Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 55271 Phone/Fax 602 728-9400 E-mail richh@primenetcom http/Iwwwama-1 Ocorn/sma Darwin Barrie Scottsdale 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 ISee teat months column additional AVPs Coordinatorsi Congratulations District X members Mark Rudner Santa Ana CA Derrek Tan Fullerton CA Eighteen-year-old Mark Rudner top ranking AMA scholarship award recipient 1999 Mark also co-captain Troy High School National Science Olympiad team competing May 1999 championship Chicago IL Derrick Tan 15 sophomore Troy High School also member 15member team placed second Propeller Propulsion event earning him silver medal Science Olympiad competition divided two separate divisions high school junior high includes 30 science engineering events such event Propeller Propulsion event contestants tasked designing rubber-powered Indoor Free Flight model weighing no less 10 grams maximum wingspan 25 centimeters Derrick Tan previously competed Propeller Propulsion event junior high level placing first region second state competition Derrick has since honed skills help two-time US FAt Indoor World Champion Steve Brown 1999 National Science Olympiad Derrick approached all-time best score 2 minutes 57 seconds very impressive 2 minute 19 second flight Derricks time four seconds behind leader earning him second place silver medal national Olympiad competition begins regional level teams around country compete standing within state Individual medals awarded individual achievement however aggregate score official events approximately 23 determines teams overall ranking competition Troy High School two teams California qualifying nationals help Mark Derrick Troy team won national championship high school division consistently attaining top individual scores across board events Congratulations Mark Derrick entire Troy High School Team Also thanks Chuck Rudner providing background information story Till next time . Keepem safe Keepem flyn ber1999 149 Associate Vice Presidents Fifteen-year-old AMA member Derrick Tan Troy High School Fullerton CA part high schools 15member team selected attend 1999 National Science Olympiad Championships held Chicago past May Derrick competed Propeller Propulsion event rubber-powered Indoor Free Flight took home silver medal official time 2 minutes 19 seconds gorgeous Quaker sporting Quaker Oats insignia built flown Philip J Herrerah Fullerton CA Phils Quaker 20 such aircraft launched attempt fly record number Quaker aircraft simultaneously record trial hosted Ventura County Comets conducted club field May 221999 Clarey Aimes CD George Crabtree officiate 10th annual Blacksheep Championship held May 29-31 annual Free Flight extravaganza sponsored Blacksheep Squadron San Fernando Valley flown Memorial Day weekend Taft CA Three generations Marsh family Ken R Mike L Mike Marsh Jr participated Quaker fly-in Ken resides Ventura County Mike Dad Big Bear Lake Above Don Martin puts final turns rubber-powered Flying Aces Moth Below Don launches final round Championship Line-up Quaker aircraft before launch aircraft launched successfully resulting record total 20 Quaker aircraft flown simultaneously years achievement surpassed last years record 15 aircraft team Ron Scott pilot Chris Weiser owner logged longest flight time just over 43 minutes takeoff landing Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 Eniail vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 26405 SE 160th St Issaqush WA 98027 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 56101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincoft 4400 Gray Wolf Dr Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Bos 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98360 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Its amazing truly nice people model airplanes just lost Fred Kinnard Fred genuinely friendly giving person spent hundreds hours young people teaching way things fly sending out build own wings Fred very good person have club hard worker never afraid scut work done anyone can said angels thats Fred going miss him very much AVP Mike Hazel sent following words photos about 1999 NW Control Line Regionals Roseburg OR Northwests big once again held over Memorial Day weekend Roseburg OR Regional Airport fairgrounds Scale flying annex Exactly one-hundred competitors showed up three day CL extravaganza along countless spectators both modelers non-modelers alike well over three-hundred event entries believed record Entry levels appeared up Combat Racing Speed events Unfortunately other thing up wind area known its calm weather Mother Nature didnt supply usual calm air wind strong day competition easing up just slightly Sunday couple events canceled due high winds surprisingly some aircraft casualties things considered wasnt too bad few entrants opted sit out spent time like like conversing fellow modelers about planes engines flying inevitable subject just wait until next year Kudos hard working tndividuals labored make probably finest Control Line meet nation Folks over Northwest labor pool main source modeler-power comes Umpqua Valley Modelers Eugene Propspinners Western Oregon Control Line Flyers Thanks other Control Line news Northwests own regional newsletter Flying Lines observed 20-year anniversary its founding earlier year newsletter has part glue has helped make CL flying activities popular region Typical contents include contest reports technical data specific event information classified ads photos general discussion Control Line scene special issue commemorating 20year anniversary very well received last May information regarding Flying Lines can contact AVP Mike Hazel last major Control Line event year will Really Racing/Fall Follies double contest held October 8 9 site will Bill Riegel Model Airpark Salem Oregon Several racing events will flown Saturday Precision Aerobatics will take place Sunday Drop watch fly Information meet can also contacting AVP Mike Hazel Jet Speed entries Loren Howard planes Thomas designs feature aluminum construction Grant Hiestands Regionals Float Plane entry Pseudo Schneider built Bruce Tharpe Venture 60 kit uses Astro Cobalt 40 geared 18 cells District officers out among modelers area day AVP fortunate have several excellent people holding down relatively thankless jobs Chick Young stalwart RAMS club has AVP since shortly after became Vice President Chick Young some stuff Photo Randy Smithhisler Chick has involved hobby over fifty years talents include organizing model clubs keeping alive functioning large part existence Puyallup EXPO Back RAMS Show Doc Brooks right hand man transition made aegis Mount Rainier club Bob Pfeiffer Chick stayed thick turns out Chick going retire AVP position said quit being VP Im quitting too So Chick has thanks well hes worked years giving helping hand modelers Bill Harburg Corvallis sent photos Bell-AirR/C Club Big Bird Bellingham early June some May Float fly Amity pond Gerry Becker Bell-Air Big Bird plan-built Bristol Brownie Bob Govro sets up Ed Rhodes holds Amity As some will have noticed will candidate election VP Thanks have supported efforts make organization perhaps little better attuned needs modelers became VP Model Aviation 11hI-1Iif1m1{ Joe Beshar Coordinator 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Fax 201 261-0223 Tel 201 261-1281 FindingPreservingMaintaining LandfillsIdeal Flying Sites Over last few years have discovered closed landfills providing new flying sites clubs Ashland Cloud Chasers MAC Kershaw County Science Park successes have documented Model Aviation modelers landfills coming together create win-win situation everyone involved modelers landfill operators community successes have occurred because hard work dedication local modelers landfill administrators Through efforts AMA Flying Site Assistance program largest disposal companies United States has recognized beneficial relationships developing has gone extra step help modelers acquiring flying sites company Waste Management Inc Houston Texas have provided Academy list area regional managers including addresses phone numbers have given permission contact individuals What follows quoted letter Ms Leslie Shannon Waste Management Inc recently sent via Fax list companys area regional mangers may contact inquire about potential use some closed landfill sites flying fields radiocontrolled aircraft Permission would course up please consider note okay contact managers list sent What means AMA members Waste Management Inc finds benefits model aircraft activity landfills worthwhile will pave way discussions take place sites discussions will help establish feasibility model aircraft activity landfill based determination Waste Management manager involved order AMA helpful possible endeavor organizing Waste Management information will useful local level will distribute lists regional basis according Waste Management Incs five regional designations Atlantic Area Eastern Area Midwest Area Southern Area Western Area example club Pennsylvania contact Flying Site Assistance Program information will provided information pertinent Eastern Area Pennsylvania Region landfill area operated Waste Management Inc please contact Joe Beshar headed address Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters assistance will help determine needs provide appropriate information help other way necessary certainly appreciate cooperation Waste Management Ms Shannon have provided AMA trnly valuable resource 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 Call Flying Site Success Stories Club Presidents Newsletter Editors membership would like know about flying site success story vital stories shared may learn apply sound methods acquiring flying sites heartbeat aeromodeling Please send article headed address ber 1999 151 LlDrr ts will done nearest 1/4 hour $25/hr $30/hr $3 5/hr Please specific information required try limit request issue/question needs extensive may wish come Library person hire someone to
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News View HQ Seepage 176 Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 ru-uiu rs] Gordon Schimmel AMA Education Committee Member time tine column will focus someone has accomplished lot promote educational programs young people inaugurate new feature begin profile Tom Sanders native Pennsylvania Jan simple Free Flight models fifteen years hobby Tom Sanders clearly remembers being mentored dads best friend suggested flying model lesson science math invited out field hand launch some gliders Once launched Thermic 20 boomer settled grass watch go out sight time disappeared cloud discussed relevant aspects Newtonian physics aerodynamics glider demonstrated way home went discuss powered aircraft same principles play part operation other machines came home excited telling Mom Dad about learned better yet glider taught Tom has never forgotten early mentor credits him igniting interest Free Flight models machines work also experience led him job Education Director Midwest Products position has used help redesign activities two programs enhancing tens thousands middle high school students understanding flight first met Tom several years ago made presentation Academys Education Committee described became involved Technology Student Associations TSA national glider-building event local club Scale Old Timers Society Philadelphia lost its local Indoor flying site club volunteered put Indoor show Perkasie Pennsylvania barter use gym new flying site assistant principal impressed asked could help schools TSA club glider competition time didnt know anything about TSA have since learned organization made up 700000 members middle high school technology education students industrial arts conversant current educational terminology didnt take long discover kids having much trouble flying planes design parameters using essentially made projects unflyable students frustrated event verge being eliminated Tom stepped forward offered set up new design criteria eventsomething would permit students begin get flights longer took judge start stop watch addition came up catapult launching stick eliminated difficult hand launches level playing field contestant Now known ISA circles Flight Challenge winning times posted recent ISA nationals Tulsa pushing 25 seconds ISA students high school level treated brand-new event year dubbed Flight Endurance event Originally contest another hand-launched glider event Tom convinced TSA officials convert rubber-powered Rise-Off-Ground model vast improvement notes airplanes P-24 types what Dick Baxter experienced school volunteer calls Pennyplanes steroids over 200 planes flying high time exciting flight over two minutes Tom soon discovered another schoolbased competition Science Olympiad SO organized science teachers runs pretty much same TSA connected science curricula same way ISA connected technology curricula event draws over onemillion students year several thousand begin flight regional level Through tier system similar national basketball finals work way up nationals held different city year SO interested changing paper glider contest contacted ideas discussion led another after hours talk demonstrations Propeller Propulsion event born first type event molded around flying rubber power indoors Note didnt say indoor rubber minimum weight 10 grams truck AMA standards course Tom has vested interest through position Midwest Products promoting use Free Flight models classrooms However believes strongly AMA has similar vested interest promoting Indoor Outdoor flying sites understand have view big picture ISA SO teams get about same support athletic teams school districts Anyone involved helping become successful makes points local school board Whether indoors out doesnt hurt clubs gain some clout positive support good neighbor opportunities clubs should pass up chance open important doors So plenty motivation preserving expanding number flying sites addition competitions create general interest hobby can translate junior memberships creating new demographics model aviation point quite simple AMA needs focused world education Model aviation slowly getting back schools some cases activities being written directed wellintentioned unqualified inexperienced people AMA members have opportunity present themselves experts model building flying manner meets needs standards educators have go students mostly class after-school groups focus academic pursuits enhance knowledge having fun clear Tom hasnt forgotten early mentor hopes carry through tradition work ISA SO challenges us accept invitation join what positive rewarding experience teacher well student believes everyone wins bargain work over past few years has strong positive impact thousands students time well-organized sports disorganized video games challenge need address Model Aviation ecutive Council Meeting Highlights following motions made July 12 1999 Executive Council Meeting Muncie Indiana should noted District III Vice President out country time meeting submitted vote writing motions presented review prior meeting motions below part unofficial minutes meeting next quarterly Council meeting Questions/comments o MOTION Moved C Bauer VI seconded C Foreman IV accept Nominating Committee report recommendation Nominees EVP VP III VP VII VP XI C D Holland Bob Brown Dave Gish Bruce Nelson Al Culver MOTION passed 12 yes II IV V VI VII IX X XI FVP NAA 1 no VIII MOTION II Moved R Miller IX seconded D Holland EVP accept recommendation Scholarship Committee Selected Names John D Best James G Buescher William R Lutz Jeffrey Pfeifer Mark Rudner Chris F Wenburg Andrew L Wineinger Motion passed unanimously MOTION III Moved hy R Miller IX seconded W De Cou II accept Safety Committee addition Safety Code follows AMA ORGANIZED RC RACING EVENT SAFETY CODE An RC racing event whether AMA Rule Book event model aircraft compete flight over prescribed course objective finishing course faster determine winner 1 organized racing event contestants callers officials course a All officials callers contestants must properly wear helmets OSHA DOT ANSI SNELL NOCSAE approved comparable standard race course b All officials occupying safety cages must wear protective eyewear c All course judge officials located course must properly located positioned inside barrier cages meet AMA approved RC Racing Barrier Cage requirements set forth EC actions October 24 1998 d On course defined mean area beyond pilot/staging area actual flying takes place 2 will fly model aircraft organized racing event does comply paragraph 1 above allows models over 20 pounds unless competition event AMA sanctioned Approved AMA Executive Council action 7/12/99 MOTION passed 12 yes II IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI FVP NAA no III M OTION IV Moved F McCollough XI seconded R Miller IX rescind MOTION 4 October 20 1984 October 20 1984 MOTION 4 Moved J Worth ED seconded J Scarborough X proceed travel agency plan outlined Mr de Ronza MOTION passed unanimously M OTION V Moved E MeCollough XI seconded W De Cou II establish number AVPs District Xl 10 MOTION passed unanimously M OTION VI Moved J MeNeill V seconded Bauer VI establish number AVPs District V 20 MOTION passed 11 yes II III IV V VI VII VIII X XI EVP NAA 1 Abstain IX M OTION VII Moved C Bauer VI seconded Foreman IV donate $10000 2003 Committee become corporate sponsor contribution designated support work Kites Wrights project MOTION passed unanimously Award Recommendations Superior Service Awards Distinguished Service Awards Fellowship Award 12 3 awards approved acclaimation October1999 137 intil ut Vice Pr 4jI V7Vj J~U D Ie]IU Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 column am presenting balance sheet am sure have waited breathlessly Total assets after deduction accumulated depreciation $13706979 Deducting total liabilities leaves net asset value S8647969 AMA continues grow presently strong financial condition will present ratios wish can compute ones interested otherwise wish say investment safe Before get involved numbers would like share story Recently brother underwent rather serious surgical procedure head cleared anesthesia called said cancel funeral flowers send fruit Needless say got good report Until later. 4THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION DECEMBER 31 1998 AND 1997 ASSETS 1998 CURRENT ASSETS Cash cash equivalents Receivables Inventory Cost Prepaid insurance Prepaid membership costs Prepaid IMS expenses Prepaid expenses Prepaid taxes $ 3834665 111746 199968 130745 212980 17978 26333 4500 Total Current Assets 4538915 INVESTMENTS 3326037 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Land improvements Buildings improvements Computers software Museum contents library Furniture equipment Vehicles 2746496 2446844 1178967 175873 830181 98599 Total Cost Less accumulated depreciation OTHER ASSETS Goodwill accumulated amortization $3612 Mortgage note receivable Life memberships receivable 7476960 .J4925 5482935 96388 245834 16870 359092 1997 $ 3308262 191404 149240 120570 253145 21495 4044116 2969571 2746496 2422934 984628 175873 753486 7194089 1603008 5591081 247829 19400 267 229 MUSEUM COLLECTION IATh 138 Model Aviation 4 Remember put AMA WILL establish CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST iour lifetime income may make gifts AMA Cash Securities Insurance Gems Real Estate Etc Charitable Remainder Trust provides Immediate Income Tax Deduction Lifetime Income for you spouse other beneficiary Reduction Estate Taxes Money Favorite Charities Interested Contact AMA Executive Director Joyce Hager 765 287-1256 ext 200 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable Current maturities mortgage payable capital lease obligations Accrued expenses Competition funds escrow Deferred membership revenue Deferred IMS revenue Total Current Liabilities DEFERRED MEMBERSHIP REVENUE LONG-TERM LIABILITIES Mortgage payable net current maturities Obligations under capital lease net current maturities Total Liabilities NET ASSETS Unrestricted net assets Unrestricted net assets available operations Designated Executive Council contingencies Temporarily restricted net assets Site development Scholarships awards Other programs Total Net Assets October1999 139 1998 $ 91100 44101 63814 3756121 62748 680498 70675 751 173 5059010 1997 $30003 76390 44289 47968 3852230 4050880 311121 741985 100252 842 237 5204238 3610165 3940000 7550 165 30952 35668 50974 117594 7 66 77 59 j7j 4291531 3 940 000 8231531 250673 32984 132781 416438 8647969 $ 13706979 in]kbl1[eiE1 Is] bin Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1 828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 Richard Sherman 30 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Andrew Argenio 3 Sheila Ave Smithfield RI 02917 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator TBA first three photos left over last months column ~2 Rochester NH Club May 16 1999 visited Rochester Club day other clubs area invited participate open flying cookout day provide modelers chance fly another field associate other modelers intent rotate among clubs club would host such day good weather good attendance continuous flying day long different types aircraft seems good concept hope continues Berwick ME Flying Eagles Club June 61999 day Eagles hosted other clubs Again event wellattended weather beautiful club field privately-owned sod farm club looking new members interested contact 781 934-6248 will put touch proper people would like say really good time both clubs people met great Model Aviation area Berwick field Bob Prewitt prepares fly biplane Note safety fencing number cars parking lot Paul Mannings Constellation Chet dough londonderry NH X Cell 60 Helicopter gave demo flights spectators Rupert Kossmala HA-I Russ Bartlett Spacewalker ARF Bob Robertshaw fleet Control Line airplanes Bob Mercia Gull Wing Stinson Note model HMS Endeavor Bob background Cooking area Rochester Club field Bob Prewitt assists Bob Robertshaw starting engine demo flight kI 11 L1 mum i — New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07g20-1308 Phone O8 221-1666 Fax g08 221-~7 decou@idtnet Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Highlstown NJ 08520-4501 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 109W Edward St Iselan NJ 05830 Dave Mathewson Box 613 Camillus NY 13031 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodem 407 Willow Street Lockport NY 14094 Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock Court Saugerlies NY 12477 Adam BattIer 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithtield Dr Endicolt NY 137604329 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 53 Airport Dr Dswego County Airport Fulton NY 13069 315 598-6093 Potpourri month have file fitil things youve sent Thanks first picture submitted George Leu daughter Kristen placed first Junior event years WRAM show first effort Dynaflite PT19 Junior category participants WRAM officials pictured L-R Jim Onarato Kurt Settembre Kristen Leu Dan Carozza Tito Rodriquez Mat Pecoroni Tom Perkins Mt Laurel NJ submitted picture scratch-built F4F Wildcat used set Bob Karlsson plans effort Tom says took year build gear alone year-and-a-half entire project ship has 75-inch span uses Saito 150 4-stroke power Eight servos provide control including working split flaps says flight characteristics great Nice effort Tom Larry Katz provided interesting piece concerning establishment program senior citizens developed newly chartered club Greenbriar Woodlands Model Builders Toms River NJ reasons senior population provides fertile ground re recruitment model aviation model building integral part early teen pre-teen experience also during era aviation unique awe-inspiring space exploration computer age today Seniors also witnessed growth importance aviation victory World War II exploits pioneers such Wiley Post Wrong Way Corrigan Charles Lindbergh Amelia Earhardt mind Greenbriar Woodlands Model Builders newly chartered AMA club New Jersey senior citizen community proposed program reintroduce model aviation retirees Although small number seven members represented over 300 years model building experience offered provide program communitys Mens Club members ranged age mid-60s 80 years Nearly three-fourths group indicated youthful introduction model aviation included Outdoor Rubber some tow-line gliders Control Line model building flying also fact addition model building experience seniors possess financial security have need occupy free time What better way enjoy wonderful technical advances present day model aviation Once date approved publicity included flyers throughout community community newsletter article closed circuit television announcements word mouth program consisted large display model airplanes spanning facet hobby including Peanut Rubber Indoor Rubber Electric both Outdoor Indoor slow flyers plus RC aircraft encompassing Old Timers l/2A Texaco gliders AREs 1/4 Scale models program also included background information about AMA 28-minute video produced Academy Because Model Airplanes brief history model aviation concentrated time period 1930s 1940s comparisons various building techniques products today Another discussion included RC model building flying final talk involved Electric models including Indoor slow flyers Club members also produced dozens gliders using tops egg crates attendees encouraged distribute grandchildren However enthralled gliders flying characteristics seemed enjoy testing themselves course jury still out reenter sport hobby No doubt some will Others may influence grandchildren using foam gliders future benefits such program unknown present day goodwill exposure can help immensely first dividend permission use community clubhouse Indoor RC Rubber model flying Leon Shulman lovely wife June display Vintage RC Society Hall Fame plaque Howard McEntee medal Longtime modeler Leon Shulman Metuchen NJ inducted Vintage RC Society Radio Control Hall Fame lifetime membership Society 1999 WRAM Westchester Radio Aero Modelers show White Plains NY Additionally Leon given prestigious Howard McEntee medal recognition outstanding contributions advancement RC aeromodeling awards presented annually show WRAMs given recognition outstanding contributors Innovators hobby Radio Control Howard McFntee himself early developer experimenter instrumental helping new hobby start its development toward amazingly reliable RC systems have today McEntee passed away 1972 club began award McEntees name would recognize others pioneering spirit accomplishments exemplified its namesake second award given Vintage RC Society organization dedicated preservation Radio Control history achievements electronic airframe design pioneers made RC best hobby/sport world awards highest honors given today pioneers Leon started hobby Radio Control early 1940s helped test fly early RC models two pioneers Joe Raspanti Ben Shereshaw already hobby active designer flier Free Flight models always desire have ability control models ground During WWII Air Force pilot flew several different full-size aircraft radio control anti-aircraft targets flew inside cockpit also pilotless aircraft via radio control nearby flying Mother RC airplane ber 1999 141 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 43226-2006 614 861-1643 David H Ellis 5261 OeWin Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1200 304 776-1406 Nelson Gould 1644 Idaho Street Allentonn PA 16103-8519 610 797-6597 Donald Klopp 637 Ham/ton Court Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0126 Frank NolI 5492 Waterloo Road Oayton OH 40456 937 435-6232 Joe Otto 13065 Heath Road Chesterland OH 44026-3225 440 726-0165 E-mail JO0oAMA@AOLcom Matthew Turowski R R 63 Boo 264 Oogwood Orive Orums PA 18222 717 766-0661 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranhrook Orive PO Boo 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 16704 717 267-6970 year members District III elect representative Academys Council Please exercise right vote have used AMA frequency scanner district apologize long wait rectify purchased additional scanner already use think frequency problem area contact Vice President borrow scanner Chances problem exists equipment using Another new item tabletop display very nice way introduce Academy mall show modeling function big problem exists . no pictures materials exemplify District III would interested involving club please send pictures patch whatever Bob Brown MANSFIELD RIC SOCIETY past 16 years Mansfield R/C Society has produced annual Quarter Scale Air Fair Shelby Ohio Known Home R/C Hospitality event continues grow under very capable direction its event director Dick Sheppard AVPs Joe Vislay Frank Noll attended meet Dick Sheppard keeps eye transmitter impound Check out great Boeing 314 Clipper pit line endless NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA RADIO CONTROL CLUB Last spring Academy asked Northeast Philadelphia Radio Control Club its representative East Coast Hobby Show Philadelphia club graciously accepted provided positive input attendees Mid-Atlantic Modelers Association Bucks County R/C Club also tremendous display show NEPRCC President Adam R Smith Jr Vice President Brad Copeland Sr relax after day representing Academy Volunteers Robert Kolmetzky Brad Copeland Allen Applebaum Ken Lenke attend questions asked Mid-Atlantic Modelers Association flight demonstration Philadelphia Bucks County RC Club raffle helped clubs treasury Oxford Valley mall show another function NPRCC assistance its neighboring club Pegasus club filled 2500 square feet mall created biggest best displays area An overhead view NEPRCC mall show Ken Lenke demonstrates buddy box interested party 142 Model Aviation key Mackay announcing U] F iI[iLU 1 transmitter impound area Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland /Nortti Carolina Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 252 441-5855 Fax 252 441-6554 CHUCKAMAVP@aoIcom Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 410 969-9356 E-Mail bbabura@junocom Randy Elliott 103 Virginia Court Pulaski VA 24301 Home Phone 540 980-8461 Office Phone 540 994-2316 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757421-4545 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 have new e-mail address CHUCKAMAVP@aolcom Lots input Column month goes HAMPTON ROADS RADIO CONTROL CLUB The following photos third annual Spring Fun Fly April 17 Lone Star Lakes Park Suffolk VA photo banquet Friday photo shows flightline Saturday very friendly club nice flying stte SOUTHWEST AREA PARK R/C MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB photo Ron Konkus keeping things moving TOC Maryland Fly-In Competition 1999 CHESAPEAKE BAY RADIO CONTROL CLUB CBRC field open neighbors third annual Neighbor Appreciation Day photos show some activity CHARLOTTE AEROMODELERS INC This photo recent club meeting held Carolinas Aviation Museum Charlotte NC airplane background fullscale B-17 group foreground full-scale modelers BLISS lEAGUE AVP NORTH CAROLINA writes attending April council meeting AMA Headquarters amazed attention effort put forth unpaid leaders meeting somewhat casual President Dave Brown charge times made everything informative enjoyable District VPs present except Others including Doug Holland Executive VP Joyce Hager Executive Director several other AMA employees gave reports Joyce has AMA long time very dedicated according co workers According auditor AMA model non-profit organization has worked quite few appears lot assets brought about Executive VP Doug Holland through knowledge experience dealing situations wish AMA member could attend council meeting believe attitude appreciation would improve would thankful am Out space next month Go take kid flying 4October1999 143 flight line Li u LL L m J 1 11 LS AU 1 11 Iin Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico South Carolina Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avesue Brmisgham AL 35205 Phone 12051322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 E-mail ama@ocottnet WEB PAGE nttp/fmwmscottnetlama Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 37t3 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbelmina Chihasz 2826 Arhor Place Knonville TN 37917 John G Cooper 4768 Clnister Cone Memphis TN 38118 James Alvin 5426 Melmood Drive Jackson MS 39211 Michael Gregory 305 Rnckmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hensel 363 Briarmood 642 Meridian MS 39305 Louise Izzo 296 Huntridge Way Winteroprings FL 32709 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorniee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner PG Boo 4469 Colambus GA 31904-0469 Dr John Martin 2160 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 Fred Mulholland 15410 Stonecreek Ln Tampa FL 33613 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr. Smyrna GA 30082 Melvin Sires 76t Boardman Rd Aiken SC 29603 Lyman Slack 90155W 61st An Guienville FL 32608 Frank Tiane 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gainesoillo GA 30506 Lee Webster 1009 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 666 Boo 10397 Fajurdo PR 00739 Frequency Coordinator Tony Stillman 3702 N Pace Blvd Pensacola FL 32505 POone 650 434-0909 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207 W Sandcreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Woodvalley Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Computer Science Technology Expert Tom Rhodes 9 Nem York Blvd Beverly Hills FL 34465 Phone 352 527-0674 352 795-2362 Lets review Currently have excellent video tape Airplanes Fly lasting about 17 minutes Its good club meetings free you live District V also tape Partnerships help get flying field addition book Roberts Rules Order another book Websters Medical Dictionaiy First Aid Guide pamphlet Getting Keeping Flying Site available free you live District V can get AMA Rule Book AMA Headquarters Write E-mail District V E-mail address ama@scottnet read E-mail once day Ill pay shipping Ray Beckners E-mail . nave contact High County RC Also SMASH Seymour E-mail reply address does work Write Ray provide info What address Norman McGuffey editor Bradley Counry RC Model Airplane Club Flypaper now E-mails some club members newsletter saving S23 postage because members have signed up Gene Sargent E-mails cant find Art Johnson retired Air Force Col Delray Beach Can help Art see wrtte Andre Landrum Madison MI writes Thanks helping become AMA Leader Member Enclosed info requested included forthcoming s AMA District V Feel free edit out anything related what desire Andre will edit out nothing Everything looks peachy Thank attended day annual Mid South Championships 441 444 446 RC Gliders Sponsors North Alabama Silent Flyers events cross country stuff told year 101 entries sponsors very capable day models about 60 span no restrictions weight some being eight less ounces handlaunched can believe see circling thermals Ronald Swinehart CD overall action Huntsville AL what appeared Redstone Arsinal land Meet CD Al Clark above Al directed Hand Launch event gliders day eighth year entries over tncluding California Maryland Ohio above Johnney Johnson Flintville TN Chuck Anderson Tullahoma TN Chuck holding glider Also attended River City Challenge forRC Scale 511 512 520 ona Sunday Decatur Alabama MAC holds year Decatur Club has excellent field 60 x 600 paved runway Pictured above three important fliers including John Gustafson Charles Baker Jim Forthman model Z-Max 1300Z 26% scratch-built James Ray CD overall Sunday showed up Ed Teny charge everything picture next column Charles Baker again wife Melba Also sitting Victoria Charles Union MO model fine PT26 Associate Vice President Fred Mulholland represents AMA Tampa El area writes photo Pelicans Soaring Club unit West Pasco Model Pilots Association fly Tuesday Thursday morning L-R Bob Wargo Carl Schrader Paul Berry Frank Strummer Chuck Leisenfelt Al Schoenstein Jesus Plaja Vie Tyler Ray Gebauer Fred says power winch used tow up airplanes large small have good time have good friend Florida Bill Bell Bill Free Flight field son using has taken over progress resulting power poles have joined Port St Lucie SunDancers RC Club order enjoy larger field above snap Chris Christenson Andy Barron getting ready fly belong Port St Lucie SunDancers RC Club Bill says nice people allow him drop models occasionally good humor Thanks nice pictures Bill Everyone Indoor Free Flight familiar Dr John Martin Miami Indoor Aircraft Model Association MIAMA because priceless unique newsletter Dr John edits Also club club secretary Sidney Gilbert Sidney mailed snap info Dr John Wormley has started program within Sarasota County Recreation Department show kids ages eight twelve build little planes have flyoffs Dr Wormley behind Pierce Martin Brett Hunter Kevin Brockner Calli Pitman John Pitman Thanks nice pictures Sidney Model Aviation nois / Indiana/Kentucky Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60706-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708457-2177 sysbauer@charliecnxiitedx Associate Vice Presidents Illinois John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenmood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct St Charles MO 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Leex Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 123B Higginaville MO 64037 660 584-6284 Fax 660 584-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 httpUwewcsamiitedu/amadist6/indexhtm WAUKEGAN IL Club #777 Lake County Radio Control Club got together January 1 year enjoy some flying some chili Picture happy group Buzz Paricka TELL CITY IN Club #2460 Airmasters Radio Control Club has tradition last ten years get together New Years Day flying session no matter what weather first photo has club president Mark Johnson nursing life P-5 1 prior couple flights Takeoff landing runs quite short because snow Next have old eagle-eye flight instructor Randy Hayes overcoming frosted glasses 20 degree cold fly Most club members showed up four members put flights rest noshed chili sausage other goodies Information photos Doug Oleson FORT WAYNE IN Ron Ballard District VI AMP sent some fine pictures hobby show swap meet held Fort Wayne First have Wayne Doegnes beautiful A-b Warthog Lots great detail workmanship highest caliber Next have display model rockets Summit City Aerospace Club next have great looking RC boat Bob Kensill F-41 Cat done Hooters design about Ultimate done pink white blue Rob Olliver about great looking P-47 giant size lots detail Dave Faulk MOLINE IL Club #3457 Quad-City Skyraiders has held very successful fun-flys past couple years Last year spectator attendance over 1000 Dennis Witt club president sent couple pictures First have Rick Haney teaching new member fly shot some members aircraft club has 60 members HELP Does anyone know can get touch Ken Wells produced R/C Video Magazine No problem just need help project CB October1999 145 Talk about starting young Iowa Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Dave Gish Vice President 5435 St Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Tel 319 766-2202 Fax 319 766-4038 Associate Vice Presidents 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 albertschwartz@postofficeworldnetattnet East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 SOAPBOX No way last issue said would good Soapbox could eliminated Since Ive few controlled events event over open flying allowed open alright looked pilots heads opened up brains flew out dont think Ive ever seen mid-airs near-misses People people please use heads think about what about Oh well good stuff Below photograph John DiCosimo top place finisher division C Propeller Propulsion Plus event Science Olympiad state competition Minnesota John went place fifth national event John attends Lakeville High School Shown him Jim Ladwig several members Minneapolis Model Aero Club gave John assistance preparing event Greater Flint RC Club organized get kids involved aeromodeling Carey Hook sent pictures first class Albee Elementary School About 75 first graders participated balsa planes given kids courtesy Rogers Hobby Center What great idea Thanks helped out Shown below some pictures took giant fun fly sponsored Green Bay Model Airplane Club dont know time go Green Bay its either windy windy drizzling joke guys Seriously have good times Another large-size model event got held Oshkosh WI fun fly hosted Winnebago RC Flyers weather some best Ive flown since beginning season suppose guys going tell planned way super flying site Hope get keep forever Want yourself favor Make sure get Grand Event next year bring airplane Theres whole bunch open flying time lots other fun Read ad published Model Aviation Remember landing keep airspeed up Stalls produce horrible results Bye 4146 Model Aviation nsas Louisiana New Mesico / Oklahoma / Texas Dr Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817 599-7131 E-mail sfrank69@airmail net wwwAMA-Dist-8org Associate Vice Presidents George Aldrich 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 210 656-2021 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 254 662-5587 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126-1/2 SE 35th St Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon RI Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 4611 Gooch Dr Little Rock AR 72212 501 868-2604 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Gene Kent 2811 Cork Cove San Antonio TX 78230 210 308-8043 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Southwestern Aeromodeling Conference mark calendar now will AMA District VIII TX NM OK AR LA throughout United States convention gathering aeromodelers Arlington Texas Convention Center located between Dallas FtWorth TX 1-30 May 19-20 2000 scenic site between 1-30 ballpark Arlington TX fun family vacation site includes Six Flags Water Park vacation spot Texas Rangers area easy access air car minutes Dallas/Ft Worth Southwestern Aeromodeling Conference will produced no monetary risk AMA None black proceeds will divided between AMA scholarship fund AMA museum program full-blown trade show aeromodeling trade will accommodated welcomed will Giant Swap event two auctions no commission fees Friday evening Saturday afternoon will free static display awards free space AMA club AMA Special Interest Group set up display vendors area will available near cost decorated 10 x 10 booth vendors name booth table two chairs two vendors passes full price $9900 whole show will 50% discount AMA members preregister Regular admission $500 day AMA members preregister cost will two tickets $500 will preregistration will guaranteed swap table will $1000 day no standing lines rushing table spaces Vendors swappers will have separate time Friday morning set up prior public admission Southwestern Aeromodeling Conference will gathering modelers will lots space modelers network visit together informal lounge/rest area will focal point event will several technical symposia invited guest lecturers modeling field Mark Y2K calendar now MAY 1920 2000 Dallas/FtWorth Texas Arlington Convention Center Y2K bug does get us registration event vendors attendees will begin January 1 2000 further information contact above address AMAthe glue bonds modelers together 30% Extra 300S has beautiful unique black gold white color scheme Let share two ideas borrowed members newsletters Larks Club southwest Louisiana has business cards printed front side introduction club invitation join reverse has map flying field Simply presenting such business card spectators retail hobby stores continuous membership drive clubgreat idea Members helping members Orange County Radio Control Club newsletter has section PhDs read newsletters sent caught eye request post graduate degree modelers post hole diggers review recent disastrous crashes higher education perform post-crash reviews others may learn avoid previously made mistakes Members helping members So may better communicate share modeling information please ensure AMA chartered club has E-mail listing District VIII WWW site wwwAMA-Dist-8org Flying Fun Fellowship Dr Sandy Frank ber1999 147 Mr Mrs Ward Watts District VIII AVP Baton Rouge LA Rally Giants really combined modeling activities fun Grand Prairie Hawks club hosted 1999 IMAA Rally Giants 200 pilots registered event well-run event countless flights nonstop visiting horse trading models entire four-day event Jack Beauchamp Woodlands TX Rally Giants Laser 200 member Fighter Field club Al MacKinzie Bentonville AR Rally Giants beautiful Carden Jim Whiteside sent photo Randy Hammond cutting open house ribbon Brazoria County Modelers Associations newly purchased property 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 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 80919-1 788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Colorado Quickie 500 Race #3 held June 13 1999 PPRC Black Forest Field Hats off fine crew volunteer workers Frank Tuxworth Patrick Reilly Bob Vixie Steve Woestemeyer Hany Lehman Dave Hoffmann Gus Gustafson time effort contributed guys goes long way toward having successful event appreciate big thanks sponsors Aero Lettering provided pilot certificates two-way radios Custom Hobbies provided fuel discount props Colorado Hobby Products supplied equipment to believe wing literally stuck pylon pole pilot said 1 couldnt again tried also much discussion whether Dave Miller flew through Gus Gustafsons plane merely exploded went around south pylon group welcomed Bill Hayden Grand Junction made trip across mountains race us Bill turned very respectable performance first time racing Doug Beacham CD event Dave Miller providing back-up now winners Dave Miller COS Steve Barker Denver Andy Woodward Denver Don Johnson Pueblo Mike Farnsworth Niwot Doug Beacham COS Bill Hayden Grand Jct Bryant Johnson Broomfield 1st Gold 2nd Gold 3rd Gold 4th Gold tst Silver 2nd Silver 3rd Silver 4th Silver Race #4 will Mile Hi R/C Aurora July 11 Contact Jera Miller need info directions get Submined Jera Miller Front Range Quickie Racing Spruce Goose Flies Again Toil Spinner Longmont CO Saturday May 22 1999 hundreds people flocked shores Boulder Reservoir watch Scale replica Spruce Goose take air model weighs approximately 53 lbs has wingspan 12-fl over 8-ft long has working project tO years tt first started Marvin Lewis finished members Boulder Aeromodelers Society after Marvins death March 1997 flight scheduled about 9 am after slight delay Spruce Goose team prepared plane flight Once team comfortable working pilot Steve Croft signaled ready try takeoff As Croft taxiing plane upwind position takeoff left inboard engine quit team restarted engine turned plane back around taxi engine again cut out ensure best chance success plane pulled water worked cradle team constructed After engine checked plane put back water Croft made several attempts lift off sponsons would hit water cause plane spin top water final attempt Croft steered plane directly oncoming waves plane sped through water hit small wave causing jump air immediately came back down bounced surface water plane again rose air began porpoise After few oscillations plane crashed back water after reaching elevation about 20 feet After plane towed back visible damage broken prop possible broken engine mount minor tear fabric covering small crack fuselage Like original Spruce Goose maiden light Marvin Lewis Spruce Goose its planned flight Boulder team family Marvin Lewis currently trying find final home plane Crosswinds RC Aerobatics contest well-attended Twenty-eight contestants flew AMA classes FAt-F3A six rounds over two-day weekend June 5 6 t999 Classes fairly evenly divided although equal participation LAMA contest May did get see additional FAt-F3A flyer Chuck Smith Casper compete against LAMA flyer Bruce Thompson usual pure ecstasy see flights see such perfection especially witnessed both flyers come up through ranks makes judging worthwhile weather part outstanding pattern contest Saturday sunny pleasant too warm until third round time beastly south wind club named over years came up really caused problems flyers certainly glad brought lust-in-case jacket again Naturally skilled classes less affected expert flyers trouble tracking performing good geometric figures Tray Newmans takeoff Masters wind appeared give good shake three times Troys takeoff thought strange wind south because could see turbulent clouds coming west t turned around saw similar clouds positioned south tn addition wind clouds boiling west threat wet electric weather So Larry Falsetta CD called contest end third round Such vicious winds worse altitude take fun out flying judging passage cool front Saturday night Sunday turned out truly fabulous daycool light windsjust wonderful environment last three rounds glorious way end contest cream pattern represented two contestants Bruce Thompson LAMA Chuck Smith Casper discussion pattern contests often forget Masters class really top class AMA competition really no higher class graduate after Masters FAt category optional anyone enter no matter what skill level may same time FAt class international competition determines world champions therefore possibly prestigious dont really know what level Bruce aspires hasnt competed contest except locals would certainly competitive NATS Chuck course has flying FAI NATS intermittently several years has yet really break big time Whatever situation always pleasure watch two guys fly good demonstration what Pattern flying should tsman 1Mike Schauer 2Jack Donahue 3Loren Hayes 4Randy Graham 5Larry Larson Intermediate 1Doug Idler 2Kevin Kelsey 3Bruce Hayes 4Neil Miles 5Bruce Reins 6Jeff Hill 7Dave Loshbaugh 8Mike Yearly Advanced 1 Mark Hample 2 Bill Chester 3 Dave Miller 4 Larry Falsetta 5 Darwin Idler 6 Kurt Bozarth Masters 1 Tiny Newman 2 John Neilson 3 Chuck Schone 4 Rob Kelly 5 Dennis Bastain 6 Jeff Charish 7 Rich Lindberg 148 Model Aviation F1 11 [1 aTU 1 1 Arizona California Guam Hawaii Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 55271 Phone/Fax 602 728-9400 E-mail richh@primenetcom http/Iwwwama-1 Ocorn/sma Darwin Barrie Scottsdale 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 ISee teat months column additional AVPs Coordinatorsi Congratulations District X members Mark Rudner Santa Ana CA Derrek Tan Fullerton CA Eighteen-year-old Mark Rudner top ranking AMA scholarship award recipient 1999 Mark also co-captain Troy High School National Science Olympiad team competing May 1999 championship Chicago IL Derrick Tan 15 sophomore Troy High School also member 15member team placed second Propeller Propulsion event earning him silver medal Science Olympiad competition divided two separate divisions high school junior high includes 30 science engineering events such event Propeller Propulsion event contestants tasked designing rubber-powered Indoor Free Flight model weighing no less 10 grams maximum wingspan 25 centimeters Derrick Tan previously competed Propeller Propulsion event junior high level placing first region second state competition Derrick has since honed skills help two-time US FAt Indoor World Champion Steve Brown 1999 National Science Olympiad Derrick approached all-time best score 2 minutes 57 seconds very impressive 2 minute 19 second flight Derricks time four seconds behind leader earning him second place silver medal national Olympiad competition begins regional level teams around country compete standing within state Individual medals awarded individual achievement however aggregate score official events approximately 23 determines teams overall ranking competition Troy High School two teams California qualifying nationals help Mark Derrick Troy team won national championship high school division consistently attaining top individual scores across board events Congratulations Mark Derrick entire Troy High School Team Also thanks Chuck Rudner providing background information story Till next time . Keepem safe Keepem flyn ber1999 149 Associate Vice Presidents Fifteen-year-old AMA member Derrick Tan Troy High School Fullerton CA part high schools 15member team selected attend 1999 National Science Olympiad Championships held Chicago past May Derrick competed Propeller Propulsion event rubber-powered Indoor Free Flight took home silver medal official time 2 minutes 19 seconds gorgeous Quaker sporting Quaker Oats insignia built flown Philip J Herrerah Fullerton CA Phils Quaker 20 such aircraft launched attempt fly record number Quaker aircraft simultaneously record trial hosted Ventura County Comets conducted club field May 221999 Clarey Aimes CD George Crabtree officiate 10th annual Blacksheep Championship held May 29-31 annual Free Flight extravaganza sponsored Blacksheep Squadron San Fernando Valley flown Memorial Day weekend Taft CA Three generations Marsh family Ken R Mike L Mike Marsh Jr participated Quaker fly-in Ken resides Ventura County Mike Dad Big Bear Lake Above Don Martin puts final turns rubber-powered Flying Aces Moth Below Don launches final round Championship Line-up Quaker aircraft before launch aircraft launched successfully resulting record total 20 Quaker aircraft flown simultaneously years achievement surpassed last years record 15 aircraft team Ron Scott pilot Chris Weiser owner logged longest flight time just over 43 minutes takeoff landing Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 Eniail vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 26405 SE 160th St Issaqush WA 98027 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 56101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincoft 4400 Gray Wolf Dr Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Bos 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98360 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Its amazing truly nice people model airplanes just lost Fred Kinnard Fred genuinely friendly giving person spent hundreds hours young people teaching way things fly sending out build own wings Fred very good person have club hard worker never afraid scut work done anyone can said angels thats Fred going miss him very much AVP Mike Hazel sent following words photos about 1999 NW Control Line Regionals Roseburg OR Northwests big once again held over Memorial Day weekend Roseburg OR Regional Airport fairgrounds Scale flying annex Exactly one-hundred competitors showed up three day CL extravaganza along countless spectators both modelers non-modelers alike well over three-hundred event entries believed record Entry levels appeared up Combat Racing Speed events Unfortunately other thing up wind area known its calm weather Mother Nature didnt supply usual calm air wind strong day competition easing up just slightly Sunday couple events canceled due high winds surprisingly some aircraft casualties things considered wasnt too bad few entrants opted sit out spent time like like conversing fellow modelers about planes engines flying inevitable subject just wait until next year Kudos hard working tndividuals labored make probably finest Control Line meet nation Folks over Northwest labor pool main source modeler-power comes Umpqua Valley Modelers Eugene Propspinners Western Oregon Control Line Flyers Thanks other Control Line news Northwests own regional newsletter Flying Lines observed 20-year anniversary its founding earlier year newsletter has part glue has helped make CL flying activities popular region Typical contents include contest reports technical data specific event information classified ads photos general discussion Control Line scene special issue commemorating 20year anniversary very well received last May information regarding Flying Lines can contact AVP Mike Hazel last major Control Line event year will Really Racing/Fall Follies double contest held October 8 9 site will Bill Riegel Model Airpark Salem Oregon Several racing events will flown Saturday Precision Aerobatics will take place Sunday Drop watch fly Information meet can also contacting AVP Mike Hazel Jet Speed entries Loren Howard planes Thomas designs feature aluminum construction Grant Hiestands Regionals Float Plane entry Pseudo Schneider built Bruce Tharpe Venture 60 kit uses Astro Cobalt 40 geared 18 cells District officers out among modelers area day AVP fortunate have several excellent people holding down relatively thankless jobs Chick Young stalwart RAMS club has AVP since shortly after became Vice President Chick Young some stuff Photo Randy Smithhisler Chick has involved hobby over fifty years talents include organizing model clubs keeping alive functioning large part existence Puyallup EXPO Back RAMS Show Doc Brooks right hand man transition made aegis Mount Rainier club Bob Pfeiffer Chick stayed thick turns out Chick going retire AVP position said quit being VP Im quitting too So Chick has thanks well hes worked years giving helping hand modelers Bill Harburg Corvallis sent photos Bell-AirR/C Club Big Bird Bellingham early June some May Float fly Amity pond Gerry Becker Bell-Air Big Bird plan-built Bristol Brownie Bob Govro sets up Ed Rhodes holds Amity As some will have noticed will candidate election VP Thanks have supported efforts make organization perhaps little better attuned needs modelers became VP Model Aviation 11hI-1Iif1m1{ Joe Beshar Coordinator 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Fax 201 261-0223 Tel 201 261-1281 FindingPreservingMaintaining LandfillsIdeal Flying Sites Over last few years have discovered closed landfills providing new flying sites clubs Ashland Cloud Chasers MAC Kershaw County Science Park successes have documented Model Aviation modelers landfills coming together create win-win situation everyone involved modelers landfill operators community successes have occurred because hard work dedication local modelers landfill administrators Through efforts AMA Flying Site Assistance program largest disposal companies United States has recognized beneficial relationships developing has gone extra step help modelers acquiring flying sites company Waste Management Inc Houston Texas have provided Academy list area regional managers including addresses phone numbers have given permission contact individuals What follows quoted letter Ms Leslie Shannon Waste Management Inc recently sent via Fax list companys area regional mangers may contact inquire about potential use some closed landfill sites flying fields radiocontrolled aircraft Permission would course up please consider note okay contact managers list sent What means AMA members Waste Management Inc finds benefits model aircraft activity landfills worthwhile will pave way discussions take place sites discussions will help establish feasibility model aircraft activity landfill based determination Waste Management manager involved order AMA helpful possible endeavor organizing Waste Management information will useful local level will distribute lists regional basis according Waste Management Incs five regional designations Atlantic Area Eastern Area Midwest Area Southern Area Western Area example club Pennsylvania contact Flying Site Assistance Program information will provided information pertinent Eastern Area Pennsylvania Region landfill area operated Waste Management Inc please contact Joe Beshar headed address Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters assistance will help determine needs provide appropriate information help other way necessary certainly appreciate cooperation Waste Management Ms Shannon have provided AMA trnly valuable resource 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 Call Flying Site Success Stories Club Presidents Newsletter Editors membership would like know about flying site success story vital stories shared may learn apply sound methods acquiring flying sites heartbeat aeromodeling Please send article headed address ber 1999 151 LlDrr ts will done nearest 1/4 hour $25/hr $30/hr $3 5/hr Please specific information required try limit request issue/question needs extensive may wish come Library person hire someone to
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News View HQ Seepage 176 Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 ru-uiu rs] Gordon Schimmel AMA Education Committee Member time tine column will focus someone has accomplished lot promote educational programs young people inaugurate new feature begin profile Tom Sanders native Pennsylvania Jan simple Free Flight models fifteen years hobby Tom Sanders clearly remembers being mentored dads best friend suggested flying model lesson science math invited out field hand launch some gliders Once launched Thermic 20 boomer settled grass watch go out sight time disappeared cloud discussed relevant aspects Newtonian physics aerodynamics glider demonstrated way home went discuss powered aircraft same principles play part operation other machines came home excited telling Mom Dad about learned better yet glider taught Tom has never forgotten early mentor credits him igniting interest Free Flight models machines work also experience led him job Education Director Midwest Products position has used help redesign activities two programs enhancing tens thousands middle high school students understanding flight first met Tom several years ago made presentation Academys Education Committee described became involved Technology Student Associations TSA national glider-building event local club Scale Old Timers Society Philadelphia lost its local Indoor flying site club volunteered put Indoor show Perkasie Pennsylvania barter use gym new flying site assistant principal impressed asked could help schools TSA club glider competition time didnt know anything about TSA have since learned organization made up 700000 members middle high school technology education students industrial arts conversant current educational terminology didnt take long discover kids having much trouble flying planes design parameters using essentially made projects unflyable students frustrated event verge being eliminated Tom stepped forward offered set up new design criteria eventsomething would permit students begin get flights longer took judge start stop watch addition came up catapult launching stick eliminated difficult hand launches level playing field contestant Now known ISA circles Flight Challenge winning times posted recent ISA nationals Tulsa pushing 25 seconds ISA students high school level treated brand-new event year dubbed Flight Endurance event Originally contest another hand-launched glider event Tom convinced TSA officials convert rubber-powered Rise-Off-Ground model vast improvement notes airplanes P-24 types what Dick Baxter experienced school volunteer calls Pennyplanes steroids over 200 planes flying high time exciting flight over two minutes Tom soon discovered another schoolbased competition Science Olympiad SO organized science teachers runs pretty much same TSA connected science curricula same way ISA connected technology curricula event draws over onemillion students year several thousand begin flight regional level Through tier system similar national basketball finals work way up nationals held different city year SO interested changing paper glider contest contacted ideas discussion led another after hours talk demonstrations Propeller Propulsion event born first type event molded around flying rubber power indoors Note didnt say indoor rubber minimum weight 10 grams truck AMA standards course Tom has vested interest through position Midwest Products promoting use Free Flight models classrooms However believes strongly AMA has similar vested interest promoting Indoor Outdoor flying sites understand have view big picture ISA SO teams get about same support athletic teams school districts Anyone involved helping become successful makes points local school board Whether indoors out doesnt hurt clubs gain some clout positive support good neighbor opportunities clubs should pass up chance open important doors So plenty motivation preserving expanding number flying sites addition competitions create general interest hobby can translate junior memberships creating new demographics model aviation point quite simple AMA needs focused world education Model aviation slowly getting back schools some cases activities being written directed wellintentioned unqualified inexperienced people AMA members have opportunity present themselves experts model building flying manner meets needs standards educators have go students mostly class after-school groups focus academic pursuits enhance knowledge having fun clear Tom hasnt forgotten early mentor hopes carry through tradition work ISA SO challenges us accept invitation join what positive rewarding experience teacher well student believes everyone wins bargain work over past few years has strong positive impact thousands students time well-organized sports disorganized video games challenge need address Model Aviation ecutive Council Meeting Highlights following motions made July 12 1999 Executive Council Meeting Muncie Indiana should noted District III Vice President out country time meeting submitted vote writing motions presented review prior meeting motions below part unofficial minutes meeting next quarterly Council meeting Questions/comments o MOTION Moved C Bauer VI seconded C Foreman IV accept Nominating Committee report recommendation Nominees EVP VP III VP VII VP XI C D Holland Bob Brown Dave Gish Bruce Nelson Al Culver MOTION passed 12 yes II IV V VI VII IX X XI FVP NAA 1 no VIII MOTION II Moved R Miller IX seconded D Holland EVP accept recommendation Scholarship Committee Selected Names John D Best James G Buescher William R Lutz Jeffrey Pfeifer Mark Rudner Chris F Wenburg Andrew L Wineinger Motion passed unanimously MOTION III Moved hy R Miller IX seconded W De Cou II accept Safety Committee addition Safety Code follows AMA ORGANIZED RC RACING EVENT SAFETY CODE An RC racing event whether AMA Rule Book event model aircraft compete flight over prescribed course objective finishing course faster determine winner 1 organized racing event contestants callers officials course a All officials callers contestants must properly wear helmets OSHA DOT ANSI SNELL NOCSAE approved comparable standard race course b All officials occupying safety cages must wear protective eyewear c All course judge officials located course must properly located positioned inside barrier cages meet AMA approved RC Racing Barrier Cage requirements set forth EC actions October 24 1998 d On course defined mean area beyond pilot/staging area actual flying takes place 2 will fly model aircraft organized racing event does comply paragraph 1 above allows models over 20 pounds unless competition event AMA sanctioned Approved AMA Executive Council action 7/12/99 MOTION passed 12 yes II IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI FVP NAA no III M OTION IV Moved F McCollough XI seconded R Miller IX rescind MOTION 4 October 20 1984 October 20 1984 MOTION 4 Moved J Worth ED seconded J Scarborough X proceed travel agency plan outlined Mr de Ronza MOTION passed unanimously M OTION V Moved E MeCollough XI seconded W De Cou II establish number AVPs District Xl 10 MOTION passed unanimously M OTION VI Moved J MeNeill V seconded Bauer VI establish number AVPs District V 20 MOTION passed 11 yes II III IV V VI VII VIII X XI EVP NAA 1 Abstain IX M OTION VII Moved C Bauer VI seconded Foreman IV donate $10000 2003 Committee become corporate sponsor contribution designated support work Kites Wrights project MOTION passed unanimously Award Recommendations Superior Service Awards Distinguished Service Awards Fellowship Award 12 3 awards approved acclaimation October1999 137 intil ut Vice Pr 4jI V7Vj J~U D Ie]IU Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 column am presenting balance sheet am sure have waited breathlessly Total assets after deduction accumulated depreciation $13706979 Deducting total liabilities leaves net asset value S8647969 AMA continues grow presently strong financial condition will present ratios wish can compute ones interested otherwise wish say investment safe Before get involved numbers would like share story Recently brother underwent rather serious surgical procedure head cleared anesthesia called said cancel funeral flowers send fruit Needless say got good report Until later. 4THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION DECEMBER 31 1998 AND 1997 ASSETS 1998 CURRENT ASSETS Cash cash equivalents Receivables Inventory Cost Prepaid insurance Prepaid membership costs Prepaid IMS expenses Prepaid expenses Prepaid taxes $ 3834665 111746 199968 130745 212980 17978 26333 4500 Total Current Assets 4538915 INVESTMENTS 3326037 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Land improvements Buildings improvements Computers software Museum contents library Furniture equipment Vehicles 2746496 2446844 1178967 175873 830181 98599 Total Cost Less accumulated depreciation OTHER ASSETS Goodwill accumulated amortization $3612 Mortgage note receivable Life memberships receivable 7476960 .J4925 5482935 96388 245834 16870 359092 1997 $ 3308262 191404 149240 120570 253145 21495 4044116 2969571 2746496 2422934 984628 175873 753486 7194089 1603008 5591081 247829 19400 267 229 MUSEUM COLLECTION IATh 138 Model Aviation 4 Remember put AMA WILL establish CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST iour lifetime income may make gifts AMA Cash Securities Insurance Gems Real Estate Etc Charitable Remainder Trust provides Immediate Income Tax Deduction Lifetime Income for you spouse other beneficiary Reduction Estate Taxes Money Favorite Charities Interested Contact AMA Executive Director Joyce Hager 765 287-1256 ext 200 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable Current maturities mortgage payable capital lease obligations Accrued expenses Competition funds escrow Deferred membership revenue Deferred IMS revenue Total Current Liabilities DEFERRED MEMBERSHIP REVENUE LONG-TERM LIABILITIES Mortgage payable net current maturities Obligations under capital lease net current maturities Total Liabilities NET ASSETS Unrestricted net assets Unrestricted net assets available operations Designated Executive Council contingencies Temporarily restricted net assets Site development Scholarships awards Other programs Total Net Assets October1999 139 1998 $ 91100 44101 63814 3756121 62748 680498 70675 751 173 5059010 1997 $30003 76390 44289 47968 3852230 4050880 311121 741985 100252 842 237 5204238 3610165 3940000 7550 165 30952 35668 50974 117594 7 66 77 59 j7j 4291531 3 940 000 8231531 250673 32984 132781 416438 8647969 $ 13706979 in]kbl1[eiE1 Is] bin Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1 828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 Richard Sherman 30 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Andrew Argenio 3 Sheila Ave Smithfield RI 02917 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator TBA first three photos left over last months column ~2 Rochester NH Club May 16 1999 visited Rochester Club day other clubs area invited participate open flying cookout day provide modelers chance fly another field associate other modelers intent rotate among clubs club would host such day good weather good attendance continuous flying day long different types aircraft seems good concept hope continues Berwick ME Flying Eagles Club June 61999 day Eagles hosted other clubs Again event wellattended weather beautiful club field privately-owned sod farm club looking new members interested contact 781 934-6248 will put touch proper people would like say really good time both clubs people met great Model Aviation area Berwick field Bob Prewitt prepares fly biplane Note safety fencing number cars parking lot Paul Mannings Constellation Chet dough londonderry NH X Cell 60 Helicopter gave demo flights spectators Rupert Kossmala HA-I Russ Bartlett Spacewalker ARF Bob Robertshaw fleet Control Line airplanes Bob Mercia Gull Wing Stinson Note model HMS Endeavor Bob background Cooking area Rochester Club field Bob Prewitt assists Bob Robertshaw starting engine demo flight kI 11 L1 mum i — New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07g20-1308 Phone O8 221-1666 Fax g08 221-~7 decou@idtnet Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Highlstown NJ 08520-4501 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 109W Edward St Iselan NJ 05830 Dave Mathewson Box 613 Camillus NY 13031 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodem 407 Willow Street Lockport NY 14094 Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock Court Saugerlies NY 12477 Adam BattIer 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithtield Dr Endicolt NY 137604329 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 53 Airport Dr Dswego County Airport Fulton NY 13069 315 598-6093 Potpourri month have file fitil things youve sent Thanks first picture submitted George Leu daughter Kristen placed first Junior event years WRAM show first effort Dynaflite PT19 Junior category participants WRAM officials pictured L-R Jim Onarato Kurt Settembre Kristen Leu Dan Carozza Tito Rodriquez Mat Pecoroni Tom Perkins Mt Laurel NJ submitted picture scratch-built F4F Wildcat used set Bob Karlsson plans effort Tom says took year build gear alone year-and-a-half entire project ship has 75-inch span uses Saito 150 4-stroke power Eight servos provide control including working split flaps says flight characteristics great Nice effort Tom Larry Katz provided interesting piece concerning establishment program senior citizens developed newly chartered club Greenbriar Woodlands Model Builders Toms River NJ reasons senior population provides fertile ground re recruitment model aviation model building integral part early teen pre-teen experience also during era aviation unique awe-inspiring space exploration computer age today Seniors also witnessed growth importance aviation victory World War II exploits pioneers such Wiley Post Wrong Way Corrigan Charles Lindbergh Amelia Earhardt mind Greenbriar Woodlands Model Builders newly chartered AMA club New Jersey senior citizen community proposed program reintroduce model aviation retirees Although small number seven members represented over 300 years model building experience offered provide program communitys Mens Club members ranged age mid-60s 80 years Nearly three-fourths group indicated youthful introduction model aviation included Outdoor Rubber some tow-line gliders Control Line model building flying also fact addition model building experience seniors possess financial security have need occupy free time What better way enjoy wonderful technical advances present day model aviation Once date approved publicity included flyers throughout community community newsletter article closed circuit television announcements word mouth program consisted large display model airplanes spanning facet hobby including Peanut Rubber Indoor Rubber Electric both Outdoor Indoor slow flyers plus RC aircraft encompassing Old Timers l/2A Texaco gliders AREs 1/4 Scale models program also included background information about AMA 28-minute video produced Academy Because Model Airplanes brief history model aviation concentrated time period 1930s 1940s comparisons various building techniques products today Another discussion included RC model building flying final talk involved Electric models including Indoor slow flyers Club members also produced dozens gliders using tops egg crates attendees encouraged distribute grandchildren However enthralled gliders flying characteristics seemed enjoy testing themselves course jury still out reenter sport hobby No doubt some will Others may influence grandchildren using foam gliders future benefits such program unknown present day goodwill exposure can help immensely first dividend permission use community clubhouse Indoor RC Rubber model flying Leon Shulman lovely wife June display Vintage RC Society Hall Fame plaque Howard McEntee medal Longtime modeler Leon Shulman Metuchen NJ inducted Vintage RC Society Radio Control Hall Fame lifetime membership Society 1999 WRAM Westchester Radio Aero Modelers show White Plains NY Additionally Leon given prestigious Howard McEntee medal recognition outstanding contributions advancement RC aeromodeling awards presented annually show WRAMs given recognition outstanding contributors Innovators hobby Radio Control Howard McFntee himself early developer experimenter instrumental helping new hobby start its development toward amazingly reliable RC systems have today McEntee passed away 1972 club began award McEntees name would recognize others pioneering spirit accomplishments exemplified its namesake second award given Vintage RC Society organization dedicated preservation Radio Control history achievements electronic airframe design pioneers made RC best hobby/sport world awards highest honors given today pioneers Leon started hobby Radio Control early 1940s helped test fly early RC models two pioneers Joe Raspanti Ben Shereshaw already hobby active designer flier Free Flight models always desire have ability control models ground During WWII Air Force pilot flew several different full-size aircraft radio control anti-aircraft targets flew inside cockpit also pilotless aircraft via radio control nearby flying Mother RC airplane ber 1999 141 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 43226-2006 614 861-1643 David H Ellis 5261 OeWin Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1200 304 776-1406 Nelson Gould 1644 Idaho Street Allentonn PA 16103-8519 610 797-6597 Donald Klopp 637 Ham/ton Court Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0126 Frank NolI 5492 Waterloo Road Oayton OH 40456 937 435-6232 Joe Otto 13065 Heath Road Chesterland OH 44026-3225 440 726-0165 E-mail JO0oAMA@AOLcom Matthew Turowski R R 63 Boo 264 Oogwood Orive Orums PA 18222 717 766-0661 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranhrook Orive PO Boo 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 16704 717 267-6970 year members District III elect representative Academys Council Please exercise right vote have used AMA frequency scanner district apologize long wait rectify purchased additional scanner already use think frequency problem area contact Vice President borrow scanner Chances problem exists equipment using Another new item tabletop display very nice way introduce Academy mall show modeling function big problem exists . no pictures materials exemplify District III would interested involving club please send pictures patch whatever Bob Brown MANSFIELD RIC SOCIETY past 16 years Mansfield R/C Society has produced annual Quarter Scale Air Fair Shelby Ohio Known Home R/C Hospitality event continues grow under very capable direction its event director Dick Sheppard AVPs Joe Vislay Frank Noll attended meet Dick Sheppard keeps eye transmitter impound Check out great Boeing 314 Clipper pit line endless NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA RADIO CONTROL CLUB Last spring Academy asked Northeast Philadelphia Radio Control Club its representative East Coast Hobby Show Philadelphia club graciously accepted provided positive input attendees Mid-Atlantic Modelers Association Bucks County R/C Club also tremendous display show NEPRCC President Adam R Smith Jr Vice President Brad Copeland Sr relax after day representing Academy Volunteers Robert Kolmetzky Brad Copeland Allen Applebaum Ken Lenke attend questions asked Mid-Atlantic Modelers Association flight demonstration Philadelphia Bucks County RC Club raffle helped clubs treasury Oxford Valley mall show another function NPRCC assistance its neighboring club Pegasus club filled 2500 square feet mall created biggest best displays area An overhead view NEPRCC mall show Ken Lenke demonstrates buddy box interested party 142 Model Aviation key Mackay announcing U] F iI[iLU 1 transmitter impound area Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland /Nortti Carolina Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 252 441-5855 Fax 252 441-6554 CHUCKAMAVP@aoIcom Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 410 969-9356 E-Mail bbabura@junocom Randy Elliott 103 Virginia Court Pulaski VA 24301 Home Phone 540 980-8461 Office Phone 540 994-2316 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757421-4545 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 have new e-mail address CHUCKAMAVP@aolcom Lots input Column month goes HAMPTON ROADS RADIO CONTROL CLUB The following photos third annual Spring Fun Fly April 17 Lone Star Lakes Park Suffolk VA photo banquet Friday photo shows flightline Saturday very friendly club nice flying stte SOUTHWEST AREA PARK R/C MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB photo Ron Konkus keeping things moving TOC Maryland Fly-In Competition 1999 CHESAPEAKE BAY RADIO CONTROL CLUB CBRC field open neighbors third annual Neighbor Appreciation Day photos show some activity CHARLOTTE AEROMODELERS INC This photo recent club meeting held Carolinas Aviation Museum Charlotte NC airplane background fullscale B-17 group foreground full-scale modelers BLISS lEAGUE AVP NORTH CAROLINA writes attending April council meeting AMA Headquarters amazed attention effort put forth unpaid leaders meeting somewhat casual President Dave Brown charge times made everything informative enjoyable District VPs present except Others including Doug Holland Executive VP Joyce Hager Executive Director several other AMA employees gave reports Joyce has AMA long time very dedicated according co workers According auditor AMA model non-profit organization has worked quite few appears lot assets brought about Executive VP Doug Holland through knowledge experience dealing situations wish AMA member could attend council meeting believe attitude appreciation would improve would thankful am Out space next month Go take kid flying 4October1999 143 flight line Li u LL L m J 1 11 LS AU 1 11 Iin Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico South Carolina Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avesue Brmisgham AL 35205 Phone 12051322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 E-mail ama@ocottnet WEB PAGE nttp/fmwmscottnetlama Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 37t3 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbelmina Chihasz 2826 Arhor Place Knonville TN 37917 John G Cooper 4768 Clnister Cone Memphis TN 38118 James Alvin 5426 Melmood Drive Jackson MS 39211 Michael Gregory 305 Rnckmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hensel 363 Briarmood 642 Meridian MS 39305 Louise Izzo 296 Huntridge Way Winteroprings FL 32709 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorniee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner PG Boo 4469 Colambus GA 31904-0469 Dr John Martin 2160 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 Fred Mulholland 15410 Stonecreek Ln Tampa FL 33613 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr. Smyrna GA 30082 Melvin Sires 76t Boardman Rd Aiken SC 29603 Lyman Slack 90155W 61st An Guienville FL 32608 Frank Tiane 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gainesoillo GA 30506 Lee Webster 1009 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 666 Boo 10397 Fajurdo PR 00739 Frequency Coordinator Tony Stillman 3702 N Pace Blvd Pensacola FL 32505 POone 650 434-0909 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207 W Sandcreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Woodvalley Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Computer Science Technology Expert Tom Rhodes 9 Nem York Blvd Beverly Hills FL 34465 Phone 352 527-0674 352 795-2362 Lets review Currently have excellent video tape Airplanes Fly lasting about 17 minutes Its good club meetings free you live District V also tape Partnerships help get flying field addition book Roberts Rules Order another book Websters Medical Dictionaiy First Aid Guide pamphlet Getting Keeping Flying Site available free you live District V can get AMA Rule Book AMA Headquarters Write E-mail District V E-mail address ama@scottnet read E-mail once day Ill pay shipping Ray Beckners E-mail . nave contact High County RC Also SMASH Seymour E-mail reply address does work Write Ray provide info What address Norman McGuffey editor Bradley Counry RC Model Airplane Club Flypaper now E-mails some club members newsletter saving S23 postage because members have signed up Gene Sargent E-mails cant find Art Johnson retired Air Force Col Delray Beach Can help Art see wrtte Andre Landrum Madison MI writes Thanks helping become AMA Leader Member Enclosed info requested included forthcoming s AMA District V Feel free edit out anything related what desire Andre will edit out nothing Everything looks peachy Thank attended day annual Mid South Championships 441 444 446 RC Gliders Sponsors North Alabama Silent Flyers events cross country stuff told year 101 entries sponsors very capable day models about 60 span no restrictions weight some being eight less ounces handlaunched can believe see circling thermals Ronald Swinehart CD overall action Huntsville AL what appeared Redstone Arsinal land Meet CD Al Clark above Al directed Hand Launch event gliders day eighth year entries over tncluding California Maryland Ohio above Johnney Johnson Flintville TN Chuck Anderson Tullahoma TN Chuck holding glider Also attended River City Challenge forRC Scale 511 512 520 ona Sunday Decatur Alabama MAC holds year Decatur Club has excellent field 60 x 600 paved runway Pictured above three important fliers including John Gustafson Charles Baker Jim Forthman model Z-Max 1300Z 26% scratch-built James Ray CD overall Sunday showed up Ed Teny charge everything picture next column Charles Baker again wife Melba Also sitting Victoria Charles Union MO model fine PT26 Associate Vice President Fred Mulholland represents AMA Tampa El area writes photo Pelicans Soaring Club unit West Pasco Model Pilots Association fly Tuesday Thursday morning L-R Bob Wargo Carl Schrader Paul Berry Frank Strummer Chuck Leisenfelt Al Schoenstein Jesus Plaja Vie Tyler Ray Gebauer Fred says power winch used tow up airplanes large small have good time have good friend Florida Bill Bell Bill Free Flight field son using has taken over progress resulting power poles have joined Port St Lucie SunDancers RC Club order enjoy larger field above snap Chris Christenson Andy Barron getting ready fly belong Port St Lucie SunDancers RC Club Bill says nice people allow him drop models occasionally good humor Thanks nice pictures Bill Everyone Indoor Free Flight familiar Dr John Martin Miami Indoor Aircraft Model Association MIAMA because priceless unique newsletter Dr John edits Also club club secretary Sidney Gilbert Sidney mailed snap info Dr John Wormley has started program within Sarasota County Recreation Department show kids ages eight twelve build little planes have flyoffs Dr Wormley behind Pierce Martin Brett Hunter Kevin Brockner Calli Pitman John Pitman Thanks nice pictures Sidney Model Aviation nois / Indiana/Kentucky Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60706-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708457-2177 sysbauer@charliecnxiitedx Associate Vice Presidents Illinois John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenmood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct St Charles MO 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Leex Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 123B Higginaville MO 64037 660 584-6284 Fax 660 584-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 httpUwewcsamiitedu/amadist6/indexhtm WAUKEGAN IL Club #777 Lake County Radio Control Club got together January 1 year enjoy some flying some chili Picture happy group Buzz Paricka TELL CITY IN Club #2460 Airmasters Radio Control Club has tradition last ten years get together New Years Day flying session no matter what weather first photo has club president Mark Johnson nursing life P-5 1 prior couple flights Takeoff landing runs quite short because snow Next have old eagle-eye flight instructor Randy Hayes overcoming frosted glasses 20 degree cold fly Most club members showed up four members put flights rest noshed chili sausage other goodies Information photos Doug Oleson FORT WAYNE IN Ron Ballard District VI AMP sent some fine pictures hobby show swap meet held Fort Wayne First have Wayne Doegnes beautiful A-b Warthog Lots great detail workmanship highest caliber Next have display model rockets Summit City Aerospace Club next have great looking RC boat Bob Kensill F-41 Cat done Hooters design about Ultimate done pink white blue Rob Olliver about great looking P-47 giant size lots detail Dave Faulk MOLINE IL Club #3457 Quad-City Skyraiders has held very successful fun-flys past couple years Last year spectator attendance over 1000 Dennis Witt club president sent couple pictures First have Rick Haney teaching new member fly shot some members aircraft club has 60 members HELP Does anyone know can get touch Ken Wells produced R/C Video Magazine No problem just need help project CB October1999 145 Talk about starting young Iowa Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Dave Gish Vice President 5435 St Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Tel 319 766-2202 Fax 319 766-4038 Associate Vice Presidents 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 albertschwartz@postofficeworldnetattnet East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 SOAPBOX No way last issue said would good Soapbox could eliminated Since Ive few controlled events event over open flying allowed open alright looked pilots heads opened up brains flew out dont think Ive ever seen mid-airs near-misses People people please use heads think about what about Oh well good stuff Below photograph John DiCosimo top place finisher division C Propeller Propulsion Plus event Science Olympiad state competition Minnesota John went place fifth national event John attends Lakeville High School Shown him Jim Ladwig several members Minneapolis Model Aero Club gave John assistance preparing event Greater Flint RC Club organized get kids involved aeromodeling Carey Hook sent pictures first class Albee Elementary School About 75 first graders participated balsa planes given kids courtesy Rogers Hobby Center What great idea Thanks helped out Shown below some pictures took giant fun fly sponsored Green Bay Model Airplane Club dont know time go Green Bay its either windy windy drizzling joke guys Seriously have good times Another large-size model event got held Oshkosh WI fun fly hosted Winnebago RC Flyers weather some best Ive flown since beginning season suppose guys going tell planned way super flying site Hope get keep forever Want yourself favor Make sure get Grand Event next year bring airplane Theres whole bunch open flying time lots other fun Read ad published Model Aviation Remember landing keep airspeed up Stalls produce horrible results Bye 4146 Model Aviation nsas Louisiana New Mesico / Oklahoma / Texas Dr Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817 599-7131 E-mail sfrank69@airmail net wwwAMA-Dist-8org Associate Vice Presidents George Aldrich 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 210 656-2021 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 254 662-5587 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126-1/2 SE 35th St Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon RI Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 4611 Gooch Dr Little Rock AR 72212 501 868-2604 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Gene Kent 2811 Cork Cove San Antonio TX 78230 210 308-8043 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Southwestern Aeromodeling Conference mark calendar now will AMA District VIII TX NM OK AR LA throughout United States convention gathering aeromodelers Arlington Texas Convention Center located between Dallas FtWorth TX 1-30 May 19-20 2000 scenic site between 1-30 ballpark Arlington TX fun family vacation site includes Six Flags Water Park vacation spot Texas Rangers area easy access air car minutes Dallas/Ft Worth Southwestern Aeromodeling Conference will produced no monetary risk AMA None black proceeds will divided between AMA scholarship fund AMA museum program full-blown trade show aeromodeling trade will accommodated welcomed will Giant Swap event two auctions no commission fees Friday evening Saturday afternoon will free static display awards free space AMA club AMA Special Interest Group set up display vendors area will available near cost decorated 10 x 10 booth vendors name booth table two chairs two vendors passes full price $9900 whole show will 50% discount AMA members preregister Regular admission $500 day AMA members preregister cost will two tickets $500 will preregistration will guaranteed swap table will $1000 day no standing lines rushing table spaces Vendors swappers will have separate time Friday morning set up prior public admission Southwestern Aeromodeling Conference will gathering modelers will lots space modelers network visit together informal lounge/rest area will focal point event will several technical symposia invited guest lecturers modeling field Mark Y2K calendar now MAY 1920 2000 Dallas/FtWorth Texas Arlington Convention Center Y2K bug does get us registration event vendors attendees will begin January 1 2000 further information contact above address AMAthe glue bonds modelers together 30% Extra 300S has beautiful unique black gold white color scheme Let share two ideas borrowed members newsletters Larks Club southwest Louisiana has business cards printed front side introduction club invitation join reverse has map flying field Simply presenting such business card spectators retail hobby stores continuous membership drive clubgreat idea Members helping members Orange County Radio Control Club newsletter has section PhDs read newsletters sent caught eye request post graduate degree modelers post hole diggers review recent disastrous crashes higher education perform post-crash reviews others may learn avoid previously made mistakes Members helping members So may better communicate share modeling information please ensure AMA chartered club has E-mail listing District VIII WWW site wwwAMA-Dist-8org Flying Fun Fellowship Dr Sandy Frank ber1999 147 Mr Mrs Ward Watts District VIII AVP Baton Rouge LA Rally Giants really combined modeling activities fun Grand Prairie Hawks club hosted 1999 IMAA Rally Giants 200 pilots registered event well-run event countless flights nonstop visiting horse trading models entire four-day event Jack Beauchamp Woodlands TX Rally Giants Laser 200 member Fighter Field club Al MacKinzie Bentonville AR Rally Giants beautiful Carden Jim Whiteside sent photo Randy Hammond cutting open house ribbon Brazoria County Modelers Associations newly purchased property 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 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 80919-1 788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Colorado Quickie 500 Race #3 held June 13 1999 PPRC Black Forest Field Hats off fine crew volunteer workers Frank Tuxworth Patrick Reilly Bob Vixie Steve Woestemeyer Hany Lehman Dave Hoffmann Gus Gustafson time effort contributed guys goes long way toward having successful event appreciate big thanks sponsors Aero Lettering provided pilot certificates two-way radios Custom Hobbies provided fuel discount props Colorado Hobby Products supplied equipment to believe wing literally stuck pylon pole pilot said 1 couldnt again tried also much discussion whether Dave Miller flew through Gus Gustafsons plane merely exploded went around south pylon group welcomed Bill Hayden Grand Junction made trip across mountains race us Bill turned very respectable performance first time racing Doug Beacham CD event Dave Miller providing back-up now winners Dave Miller COS Steve Barker Denver Andy Woodward Denver Don Johnson Pueblo Mike Farnsworth Niwot Doug Beacham COS Bill Hayden Grand Jct Bryant Johnson Broomfield 1st Gold 2nd Gold 3rd Gold 4th Gold tst Silver 2nd Silver 3rd Silver 4th Silver Race #4 will Mile Hi R/C Aurora July 11 Contact Jera Miller need info directions get Submined Jera Miller Front Range Quickie Racing Spruce Goose Flies Again Toil Spinner Longmont CO Saturday May 22 1999 hundreds people flocked shores Boulder Reservoir watch Scale replica Spruce Goose take air model weighs approximately 53 lbs has wingspan 12-fl over 8-ft long has working project tO years tt first started Marvin Lewis finished members Boulder Aeromodelers Society after Marvins death March 1997 flight scheduled about 9 am after slight delay Spruce Goose team prepared plane flight Once team comfortable working pilot Steve Croft signaled ready try takeoff As Croft taxiing plane upwind position takeoff left inboard engine quit team restarted engine turned plane back around taxi engine again cut out ensure best chance success plane pulled water worked cradle team constructed After engine checked plane put back water Croft made several attempts lift off sponsons would hit water cause plane spin top water final attempt Croft steered plane directly oncoming waves plane sped through water hit small wave causing jump air immediately came back down bounced surface water plane again rose air began porpoise After few oscillations plane crashed back water after reaching elevation about 20 feet After plane towed back visible damage broken prop possible broken engine mount minor tear fabric covering small crack fuselage Like original Spruce Goose maiden light Marvin Lewis Spruce Goose its planned flight Boulder team family Marvin Lewis currently trying find final home plane Crosswinds RC Aerobatics contest well-attended Twenty-eight contestants flew AMA classes FAt-F3A six rounds over two-day weekend June 5 6 t999 Classes fairly evenly divided although equal participation LAMA contest May did get see additional FAt-F3A flyer Chuck Smith Casper compete against LAMA flyer Bruce Thompson usual pure ecstasy see flights see such perfection especially witnessed both flyers come up through ranks makes judging worthwhile weather part outstanding pattern contest Saturday sunny pleasant too warm until third round time beastly south wind club named over years came up really caused problems flyers certainly glad brought lust-in-case jacket again Naturally skilled classes less affected expert flyers trouble tracking performing good geometric figures Tray Newmans takeoff Masters wind appeared give good shake three times Troys takeoff thought strange wind south because could see turbulent clouds coming west t turned around saw similar clouds positioned south tn addition wind clouds boiling west threat wet electric weather So Larry Falsetta CD called contest end third round Such vicious winds worse altitude take fun out flying judging passage cool front Saturday night Sunday turned out truly fabulous daycool light windsjust wonderful environment last three rounds glorious way end contest cream pattern represented two contestants Bruce Thompson LAMA Chuck Smith Casper discussion pattern contests often forget Masters class really top class AMA competition really no higher class graduate after Masters FAt category optional anyone enter no matter what skill level may same time FAt class international competition determines world champions therefore possibly prestigious dont really know what level Bruce aspires hasnt competed contest except locals would certainly competitive NATS Chuck course has flying FAI NATS intermittently several years has yet really break big time Whatever situation always pleasure watch two guys fly good demonstration what Pattern flying should tsman 1Mike Schauer 2Jack Donahue 3Loren Hayes 4Randy Graham 5Larry Larson Intermediate 1Doug Idler 2Kevin Kelsey 3Bruce Hayes 4Neil Miles 5Bruce Reins 6Jeff Hill 7Dave Loshbaugh 8Mike Yearly Advanced 1 Mark Hample 2 Bill Chester 3 Dave Miller 4 Larry Falsetta 5 Darwin Idler 6 Kurt Bozarth Masters 1 Tiny Newman 2 John Neilson 3 Chuck Schone 4 Rob Kelly 5 Dennis Bastain 6 Jeff Charish 7 Rich Lindberg 148 Model Aviation F1 11 [1 aTU 1 1 Arizona California Guam Hawaii Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 55271 Phone/Fax 602 728-9400 E-mail richh@primenetcom http/Iwwwama-1 Ocorn/sma Darwin Barrie Scottsdale 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 ISee teat months column additional AVPs Coordinatorsi Congratulations District X members Mark Rudner Santa Ana CA Derrek Tan Fullerton CA Eighteen-year-old Mark Rudner top ranking AMA scholarship award recipient 1999 Mark also co-captain Troy High School National Science Olympiad team competing May 1999 championship Chicago IL Derrick Tan 15 sophomore Troy High School also member 15member team placed second Propeller Propulsion event earning him silver medal Science Olympiad competition divided two separate divisions high school junior high includes 30 science engineering events such event Propeller Propulsion event contestants tasked designing rubber-powered Indoor Free Flight model weighing no less 10 grams maximum wingspan 25 centimeters Derrick Tan previously competed Propeller Propulsion event junior high level placing first region second state competition Derrick has since honed skills help two-time US FAt Indoor World Champion Steve Brown 1999 National Science Olympiad Derrick approached all-time best score 2 minutes 57 seconds very impressive 2 minute 19 second flight Derricks time four seconds behind leader earning him second place silver medal national Olympiad competition begins regional level teams around country compete standing within state Individual medals awarded individual achievement however aggregate score official events approximately 23 determines teams overall ranking competition Troy High School two teams California qualifying nationals help Mark Derrick Troy team won national championship high school division consistently attaining top individual scores across board events Congratulations Mark Derrick entire Troy High School Team Also thanks Chuck Rudner providing background information story Till next time . Keepem safe Keepem flyn ber1999 149 Associate Vice Presidents Fifteen-year-old AMA member Derrick Tan Troy High School Fullerton CA part high schools 15member team selected attend 1999 National Science Olympiad Championships held Chicago past May Derrick competed Propeller Propulsion event rubber-powered Indoor Free Flight took home silver medal official time 2 minutes 19 seconds gorgeous Quaker sporting Quaker Oats insignia built flown Philip J Herrerah Fullerton CA Phils Quaker 20 such aircraft launched attempt fly record number Quaker aircraft simultaneously record trial hosted Ventura County Comets conducted club field May 221999 Clarey Aimes CD George Crabtree officiate 10th annual Blacksheep Championship held May 29-31 annual Free Flight extravaganza sponsored Blacksheep Squadron San Fernando Valley flown Memorial Day weekend Taft CA Three generations Marsh family Ken R Mike L Mike Marsh Jr participated Quaker fly-in Ken resides Ventura County Mike Dad Big Bear Lake Above Don Martin puts final turns rubber-powered Flying Aces Moth Below Don launches final round Championship Line-up Quaker aircraft before launch aircraft launched successfully resulting record total 20 Quaker aircraft flown simultaneously years achievement surpassed last years record 15 aircraft team Ron Scott pilot Chris Weiser owner logged longest flight time just over 43 minutes takeoff landing Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 Eniail vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 26405 SE 160th St Issaqush WA 98027 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 56101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincoft 4400 Gray Wolf Dr Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Bos 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98360 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Its amazing truly nice people model airplanes just lost Fred Kinnard Fred genuinely friendly giving person spent hundreds hours young people teaching way things fly sending out build own wings Fred very good person have club hard worker never afraid scut work done anyone can said angels thats Fred going miss him very much AVP Mike Hazel sent following words photos about 1999 NW Control Line Regionals Roseburg OR Northwests big once again held over Memorial Day weekend Roseburg OR Regional Airport fairgrounds Scale flying annex Exactly one-hundred competitors showed up three day CL extravaganza along countless spectators both modelers non-modelers alike well over three-hundred event entries believed record Entry levels appeared up Combat Racing Speed events Unfortunately other thing up wind area known its calm weather Mother Nature didnt supply usual calm air wind strong day competition easing up just slightly Sunday couple events canceled due high winds surprisingly some aircraft casualties things considered wasnt too bad few entrants opted sit out spent time like like conversing fellow modelers about planes engines flying inevitable subject just wait until next year Kudos hard working tndividuals labored make probably finest Control Line meet nation Folks over Northwest labor pool main source modeler-power comes Umpqua Valley Modelers Eugene Propspinners Western Oregon Control Line Flyers Thanks other Control Line news Northwests own regional newsletter Flying Lines observed 20-year anniversary its founding earlier year newsletter has part glue has helped make CL flying activities popular region Typical contents include contest reports technical data specific event information classified ads photos general discussion Control Line scene special issue commemorating 20year anniversary very well received last May information regarding Flying Lines can contact AVP Mike Hazel last major Control Line event year will Really Racing/Fall Follies double contest held October 8 9 site will Bill Riegel Model Airpark Salem Oregon Several racing events will flown Saturday Precision Aerobatics will take place Sunday Drop watch fly Information meet can also contacting AVP Mike Hazel Jet Speed entries Loren Howard planes Thomas designs feature aluminum construction Grant Hiestands Regionals Float Plane entry Pseudo Schneider built Bruce Tharpe Venture 60 kit uses Astro Cobalt 40 geared 18 cells District officers out among modelers area day AVP fortunate have several excellent people holding down relatively thankless jobs Chick Young stalwart RAMS club has AVP since shortly after became Vice President Chick Young some stuff Photo Randy Smithhisler Chick has involved hobby over fifty years talents include organizing model clubs keeping alive functioning large part existence Puyallup EXPO Back RAMS Show Doc Brooks right hand man transition made aegis Mount Rainier club Bob Pfeiffer Chick stayed thick turns out Chick going retire AVP position said quit being VP Im quitting too So Chick has thanks well hes worked years giving helping hand modelers Bill Harburg Corvallis sent photos Bell-AirR/C Club Big Bird Bellingham early June some May Float fly Amity pond Gerry Becker Bell-Air Big Bird plan-built Bristol Brownie Bob Govro sets up Ed Rhodes holds Amity As some will have noticed will candidate election VP Thanks have supported efforts make organization perhaps little better attuned needs modelers became VP Model Aviation 11hI-1Iif1m1{ Joe Beshar Coordinator 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Fax 201 261-0223 Tel 201 261-1281 FindingPreservingMaintaining LandfillsIdeal Flying Sites Over last few years have discovered closed landfills providing new flying sites clubs Ashland Cloud Chasers MAC Kershaw County Science Park successes have documented Model Aviation modelers landfills coming together create win-win situation everyone involved modelers landfill operators community successes have occurred because hard work dedication local modelers landfill administrators Through efforts AMA Flying Site Assistance program largest disposal companies United States has recognized beneficial relationships developing has gone extra step help modelers acquiring flying sites company Waste Management Inc Houston Texas have provided Academy list area regional managers including addresses phone numbers have given permission contact individuals What follows quoted letter Ms Leslie Shannon Waste Management Inc recently sent via Fax list companys area regional mangers may contact inquire about potential use some closed landfill sites flying fields radiocontrolled aircraft Permission would course up please consider note okay contact managers list sent What means AMA members Waste Management Inc finds benefits model aircraft activity landfills worthwhile will pave way discussions take place sites discussions will help establish feasibility model aircraft activity landfill based determination Waste Management manager involved order AMA helpful possible endeavor organizing Waste Management information will useful local level will distribute lists regional basis according Waste Management Incs five regional designations Atlantic Area Eastern Area Midwest Area Southern Area Western Area example club Pennsylvania contact Flying Site Assistance Program information will provided information pertinent Eastern Area Pennsylvania Region landfill area operated Waste Management Inc please contact Joe Beshar headed address Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters assistance will help determine needs provide appropriate information help other way necessary certainly appreciate cooperation Waste Management Ms Shannon have provided AMA trnly valuable resource 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 Call Flying Site Success Stories Club Presidents Newsletter Editors membership would like know about flying site success story vital stories shared may learn apply sound methods acquiring flying sites heartbeat aeromodeling Please send article headed address ber 1999 151 LlDrr ts will done nearest 1/4 hour $25/hr $30/hr $3 5/hr Please specific information required try limit request issue/question needs extensive may wish come Library person hire someone to
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News View HQ Seepage 176 Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 ru-uiu rs] Gordon Schimmel AMA Education Committee Member time tine column will focus someone has accomplished lot promote educational programs young people inaugurate new feature begin profile Tom Sanders native Pennsylvania Jan simple Free Flight models fifteen years hobby Tom Sanders clearly remembers being mentored dads best friend suggested flying model lesson science math invited out field hand launch some gliders Once launched Thermic 20 boomer settled grass watch go out sight time disappeared cloud discussed relevant aspects Newtonian physics aerodynamics glider demonstrated way home went discuss powered aircraft same principles play part operation other machines came home excited telling Mom Dad about learned better yet glider taught Tom has never forgotten early mentor credits him igniting interest Free Flight models machines work also experience led him job Education Director Midwest Products position has used help redesign activities two programs enhancing tens thousands middle high school students understanding flight first met Tom several years ago made presentation Academys Education Committee described became involved Technology Student Associations TSA national glider-building event local club Scale Old Timers Society Philadelphia lost its local Indoor flying site club volunteered put Indoor show Perkasie Pennsylvania barter use gym new flying site assistant principal impressed asked could help schools TSA club glider competition time didnt know anything about TSA have since learned organization made up 700000 members middle high school technology education students industrial arts conversant current educational terminology didnt take long discover kids having much trouble flying planes design parameters using essentially made projects unflyable students frustrated event verge being eliminated Tom stepped forward offered set up new design criteria eventsomething would permit students begin get flights longer took judge start stop watch addition came up catapult launching stick eliminated difficult hand launches level playing field contestant Now known ISA circles Flight Challenge winning times posted recent ISA nationals Tulsa pushing 25 seconds ISA students high school level treated brand-new event year dubbed Flight Endurance event Originally contest another hand-launched glider event Tom convinced TSA officials convert rubber-powered Rise-Off-Ground model vast improvement notes airplanes P-24 types what Dick Baxter experienced school volunteer calls Pennyplanes steroids over 200 planes flying high time exciting flight over two minutes Tom soon discovered another schoolbased competition Science Olympiad SO organized science teachers runs pretty much same TSA connected science curricula same way ISA connected technology curricula event draws over onemillion students year several thousand begin flight regional level Through tier system similar national basketball finals work way up nationals held different city year SO interested changing paper glider contest contacted ideas discussion led another after hours talk demonstrations Propeller Propulsion event born first type event molded around flying rubber power indoors Note didnt say indoor rubber minimum weight 10 grams truck AMA standards course Tom has vested interest through position Midwest Products promoting use Free Flight models classrooms However believes strongly AMA has similar vested interest promoting Indoor Outdoor flying sites understand have view big picture ISA SO teams get about same support athletic teams school districts Anyone involved helping become successful makes points local school board Whether indoors out doesnt hurt clubs gain some clout positive support good neighbor opportunities clubs should pass up chance open important doors So plenty motivation preserving expanding number flying sites addition competitions create general interest hobby can translate junior memberships creating new demographics model aviation point quite simple AMA needs focused world education Model aviation slowly getting back schools some cases activities being written directed wellintentioned unqualified inexperienced people AMA members have opportunity present themselves experts model building flying manner meets needs standards educators have go students mostly class after-school groups focus academic pursuits enhance knowledge having fun clear Tom hasnt forgotten early mentor hopes carry through tradition work ISA SO challenges us accept invitation join what positive rewarding experience teacher well student believes everyone wins bargain work over past few years has strong positive impact thousands students time well-organized sports disorganized video games challenge need address Model Aviation ecutive Council Meeting Highlights following motions made July 12 1999 Executive Council Meeting Muncie Indiana should noted District III Vice President out country time meeting submitted vote writing motions presented review prior meeting motions below part unofficial minutes meeting next quarterly Council meeting Questions/comments o MOTION Moved C Bauer VI seconded C Foreman IV accept Nominating Committee report recommendation Nominees EVP VP III VP VII VP XI C D Holland Bob Brown Dave Gish Bruce Nelson Al Culver MOTION passed 12 yes II IV V VI VII IX X XI FVP NAA 1 no VIII MOTION II Moved R Miller IX seconded D Holland EVP accept recommendation Scholarship Committee Selected Names John D Best James G Buescher William R Lutz Jeffrey Pfeifer Mark Rudner Chris F Wenburg Andrew L Wineinger Motion passed unanimously MOTION III Moved hy R Miller IX seconded W De Cou II accept Safety Committee addition Safety Code follows AMA ORGANIZED RC RACING EVENT SAFETY CODE An RC racing event whether AMA Rule Book event model aircraft compete flight over prescribed course objective finishing course faster determine winner 1 organized racing event contestants callers officials course a All officials callers contestants must properly wear helmets OSHA DOT ANSI SNELL NOCSAE approved comparable standard race course b All officials occupying safety cages must wear protective eyewear c All course judge officials located course must properly located positioned inside barrier cages meet AMA approved RC Racing Barrier Cage requirements set forth EC actions October 24 1998 d On course defined mean area beyond pilot/staging area actual flying takes place 2 will fly model aircraft organized racing event does comply paragraph 1 above allows models over 20 pounds unless competition event AMA sanctioned Approved AMA Executive Council action 7/12/99 MOTION passed 12 yes II IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI FVP NAA no III M OTION IV Moved F McCollough XI seconded R Miller IX rescind MOTION 4 October 20 1984 October 20 1984 MOTION 4 Moved J Worth ED seconded J Scarborough X proceed travel agency plan outlined Mr de Ronza MOTION passed unanimously M OTION V Moved E MeCollough XI seconded W De Cou II establish number AVPs District Xl 10 MOTION passed unanimously M OTION VI Moved J MeNeill V seconded Bauer VI establish number AVPs District V 20 MOTION passed 11 yes II III IV V VI VII VIII X XI EVP NAA 1 Abstain IX M OTION VII Moved C Bauer VI seconded Foreman IV donate $10000 2003 Committee become corporate sponsor contribution designated support work Kites Wrights project MOTION passed unanimously Award Recommendations Superior Service Awards Distinguished Service Awards Fellowship Award 12 3 awards approved acclaimation October1999 137 intil ut Vice Pr 4jI V7Vj J~U D Ie]IU Doug Holland AMA Executive VP 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Home 919 787-5163 Office 919 787-7454 column am presenting balance sheet am sure have waited breathlessly Total assets after deduction accumulated depreciation $13706979 Deducting total liabilities leaves net asset value S8647969 AMA continues grow presently strong financial condition will present ratios wish can compute ones interested otherwise wish say investment safe Before get involved numbers would like share story Recently brother underwent rather serious surgical procedure head cleared anesthesia called said cancel funeral flowers send fruit Needless say got good report Until later. 4THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INC STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION DECEMBER 31 1998 AND 1997 ASSETS 1998 CURRENT ASSETS Cash cash equivalents Receivables Inventory Cost Prepaid insurance Prepaid membership costs Prepaid IMS expenses Prepaid expenses Prepaid taxes $ 3834665 111746 199968 130745 212980 17978 26333 4500 Total Current Assets 4538915 INVESTMENTS 3326037 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Land improvements Buildings improvements Computers software Museum contents library Furniture equipment Vehicles 2746496 2446844 1178967 175873 830181 98599 Total Cost Less accumulated depreciation OTHER ASSETS Goodwill accumulated amortization $3612 Mortgage note receivable Life memberships receivable 7476960 .J4925 5482935 96388 245834 16870 359092 1997 $ 3308262 191404 149240 120570 253145 21495 4044116 2969571 2746496 2422934 984628 175873 753486 7194089 1603008 5591081 247829 19400 267 229 MUSEUM COLLECTION IATh 138 Model Aviation 4 Remember put AMA WILL establish CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST iour lifetime income may make gifts AMA Cash Securities Insurance Gems Real Estate Etc Charitable Remainder Trust provides Immediate Income Tax Deduction Lifetime Income for you spouse other beneficiary Reduction Estate Taxes Money Favorite Charities Interested Contact AMA Executive Director Joyce Hager 765 287-1256 ext 200 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable Current maturities mortgage payable capital lease obligations Accrued expenses Competition funds escrow Deferred membership revenue Deferred IMS revenue Total Current Liabilities DEFERRED MEMBERSHIP REVENUE LONG-TERM LIABILITIES Mortgage payable net current maturities Obligations under capital lease net current maturities Total Liabilities NET ASSETS Unrestricted net assets Unrestricted net assets available operations Designated Executive Council contingencies Temporarily restricted net assets Site development Scholarships awards Other programs Total Net Assets October1999 139 1998 $ 91100 44101 63814 3756121 62748 680498 70675 751 173 5059010 1997 $30003 76390 44289 47968 3852230 4050880 311121 741985 100252 842 237 5204238 3610165 3940000 7550 165 30952 35668 50974 117594 7 66 77 59 j7j 4291531 3 940 000 8231531 250673 32984 132781 416438 8647969 $ 13706979 in]kbl1[eiE1 Is] bin Connecticut Maine / Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island Vermont Don Krafft Vice President P0 Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331-1 828 781 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents James M Semonian 166 Allen Road Billerica MA 01821-5240 MC McGuffin 8 Robinson Street Houlton ME 04730-2312 Harry S Newman 36 Sherwood Drive Hooksett NH 031 06-1 077 Richard Sherman 30 High Street Plymouth NH 03264-1223 Andrew Argenio 3 Sheila Ave Smithfield RI 02917 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan Street Avon CT 06001-2230 Frequency Coordinator TBA first three photos left over last months column ~2 Rochester NH Club May 16 1999 visited Rochester Club day other clubs area invited participate open flying cookout day provide modelers chance fly another field associate other modelers intent rotate among clubs club would host such day good weather good attendance continuous flying day long different types aircraft seems good concept hope continues Berwick ME Flying Eagles Club June 61999 day Eagles hosted other clubs Again event wellattended weather beautiful club field privately-owned sod farm club looking new members interested contact 781 934-6248 will put touch proper people would like say really good time both clubs people met great Model Aviation area Berwick field Bob Prewitt prepares fly biplane Note safety fencing number cars parking lot Paul Mannings Constellation Chet dough londonderry NH X Cell 60 Helicopter gave demo flights spectators Rupert Kossmala HA-I Russ Bartlett Spacewalker ARF Bob Robertshaw fleet Control Line airplanes Bob Mercia Gull Wing Stinson Note model HMS Endeavor Bob background Cooking area Rochester Club field Bob Prewitt assists Bob Robertshaw starting engine demo flight kI 11 L1 mum i — New Jersey/ New York/ Europe Wes De Cou Vice President 85 Riverside Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07g20-1308 Phone O8 221-1666 Fax g08 221-~7 decou@idtnet Associate Vice Presidents Dave Babcock 445 Stockton Street Highlstown NJ 08520-4501 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 109W Edward St Iselan NJ 05830 Dave Mathewson Box 613 Camillus NY 13031 Tom Murray 31 Voorhees Drive Basking Ridge NJ 07920 Marlene Nikodem 407 Willow Street Lockport NY 14094 Bill Poythress 2 Hemlock Court Saugerlies NY 12477 Adam BattIer 41 Perry Avenue Latham NY 12110-2433 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithtield Dr Endicolt NY 137604329 Frequency Coordinator Lon Sauter 53 Airport Dr Dswego County Airport Fulton NY 13069 315 598-6093 Potpourri month have file fitil things youve sent Thanks first picture submitted George Leu daughter Kristen placed first Junior event years WRAM show first effort Dynaflite PT19 Junior category participants WRAM officials pictured L-R Jim Onarato Kurt Settembre Kristen Leu Dan Carozza Tito Rodriquez Mat Pecoroni Tom Perkins Mt Laurel NJ submitted picture scratch-built F4F Wildcat used set Bob Karlsson plans effort Tom says took year build gear alone year-and-a-half entire project ship has 75-inch span uses Saito 150 4-stroke power Eight servos provide control including working split flaps says flight characteristics great Nice effort Tom Larry Katz provided interesting piece concerning establishment program senior citizens developed newly chartered club Greenbriar Woodlands Model Builders Toms River NJ reasons senior population provides fertile ground re recruitment model aviation model building integral part early teen pre-teen experience also during era aviation unique awe-inspiring space exploration computer age today Seniors also witnessed growth importance aviation victory World War II exploits pioneers such Wiley Post Wrong Way Corrigan Charles Lindbergh Amelia Earhardt mind Greenbriar Woodlands Model Builders newly chartered AMA club New Jersey senior citizen community proposed program reintroduce model aviation retirees Although small number seven members represented over 300 years model building experience offered provide program communitys Mens Club members ranged age mid-60s 80 years Nearly three-fourths group indicated youthful introduction model aviation included Outdoor Rubber some tow-line gliders Control Line model building flying also fact addition model building experience seniors possess financial security have need occupy free time What better way enjoy wonderful technical advances present day model aviation Once date approved publicity included flyers throughout community community newsletter article closed circuit television announcements word mouth program consisted large display model airplanes spanning facet hobby including Peanut Rubber Indoor Rubber Electric both Outdoor Indoor slow flyers plus RC aircraft encompassing Old Timers l/2A Texaco gliders AREs 1/4 Scale models program also included background information about AMA 28-minute video produced Academy Because Model Airplanes brief history model aviation concentrated time period 1930s 1940s comparisons various building techniques products today Another discussion included RC model building flying final talk involved Electric models including Indoor slow flyers Club members also produced dozens gliders using tops egg crates attendees encouraged distribute grandchildren However enthralled gliders flying characteristics seemed enjoy testing themselves course jury still out reenter sport hobby No doubt some will Others may influence grandchildren using foam gliders future benefits such program unknown present day goodwill exposure can help immensely first dividend permission use community clubhouse Indoor RC Rubber model flying Leon Shulman lovely wife June display Vintage RC Society Hall Fame plaque Howard McEntee medal Longtime modeler Leon Shulman Metuchen NJ inducted Vintage RC Society Radio Control Hall Fame lifetime membership Society 1999 WRAM Westchester Radio Aero Modelers show White Plains NY Additionally Leon given prestigious Howard McEntee medal recognition outstanding contributions advancement RC aeromodeling awards presented annually show WRAMs given recognition outstanding contributors Innovators hobby Radio Control Howard McFntee himself early developer experimenter instrumental helping new hobby start its development toward amazingly reliable RC systems have today McEntee passed away 1972 club began award McEntees name would recognize others pioneering spirit accomplishments exemplified its namesake second award given Vintage RC Society organization dedicated preservation Radio Control history achievements electronic airframe design pioneers made RC best hobby/sport world awards highest honors given today pioneers Leon started hobby Radio Control early 1940s helped test fly early RC models two pioneers Joe Raspanti Ben Shereshaw already hobby active designer flier Free Flight models always desire have ability control models ground During WWII Air Force pilot flew several different full-size aircraft radio control anti-aircraft targets flew inside cockpit also pilotless aircraft via radio control nearby flying Mother RC airplane ber 1999 141 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 43226-2006 614 861-1643 David H Ellis 5261 OeWin Road Cross Lanes WV 25313-1200 304 776-1406 Nelson Gould 1644 Idaho Street Allentonn PA 16103-8519 610 797-6597 Donald Klopp 637 Ham/ton Court Trappe PA 19426-2256 610 409-0126 Frank NolI 5492 Waterloo Road Oayton OH 40456 937 435-6232 Joe Otto 13065 Heath Road Chesterland OH 44026-3225 440 726-0165 E-mail JO0oAMA@AOLcom Matthew Turowski R R 63 Boo 264 Oogwood Orive Orums PA 18222 717 766-0661 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranhrook Orive PO Boo 851 Maumee OH 43537-3062 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 1012 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort PA 16704 717 267-6970 year members District III elect representative Academys Council Please exercise right vote have used AMA frequency scanner district apologize long wait rectify purchased additional scanner already use think frequency problem area contact Vice President borrow scanner Chances problem exists equipment using Another new item tabletop display very nice way introduce Academy mall show modeling function big problem exists . no pictures materials exemplify District III would interested involving club please send pictures patch whatever Bob Brown MANSFIELD RIC SOCIETY past 16 years Mansfield R/C Society has produced annual Quarter Scale Air Fair Shelby Ohio Known Home R/C Hospitality event continues grow under very capable direction its event director Dick Sheppard AVPs Joe Vislay Frank Noll attended meet Dick Sheppard keeps eye transmitter impound Check out great Boeing 314 Clipper pit line endless NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA RADIO CONTROL CLUB Last spring Academy asked Northeast Philadelphia Radio Control Club its representative East Coast Hobby Show Philadelphia club graciously accepted provided positive input attendees Mid-Atlantic Modelers Association Bucks County R/C Club also tremendous display show NEPRCC President Adam R Smith Jr Vice President Brad Copeland Sr relax after day representing Academy Volunteers Robert Kolmetzky Brad Copeland Allen Applebaum Ken Lenke attend questions asked Mid-Atlantic Modelers Association flight demonstration Philadelphia Bucks County RC Club raffle helped clubs treasury Oxford Valley mall show another function NPRCC assistance its neighboring club Pegasus club filled 2500 square feet mall created biggest best displays area An overhead view NEPRCC mall show Ken Lenke demonstrates buddy box interested party 142 Model Aviation key Mackay announcing U] F iI[iLU 1 transmitter impound area Delaware / District Columbia / Maryland /Nortti Carolina Virginia Chuck Foreman Vice President 412 Pine Cone Ct Kill Devil Hill NC 27948 Phone 252 441-5855 Fax 252 441-6554 CHUCKAMAVP@aoIcom Associate Vice Presidents George Abbott 8712 Westlake Court Raleigh NC 27613 Home Phone 919 848-6719 E-Mail GAbbott462@aolcom Robert E Babura 117 Otis Dr Severn MD 21144-1130 Home Phone 410 969-9356 E-Mail bbabura@junocom Randy Elliott 103 Virginia Court Pulaski VA 24301 Home Phone 540 980-8461 Office Phone 540 994-2316 Steve Moulton 2217 Johnstown Rd Chesapeake VA 23322 Home Phone 757421-4545 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 have new e-mail address CHUCKAMAVP@aolcom Lots input Column month goes HAMPTON ROADS RADIO CONTROL CLUB The following photos third annual Spring Fun Fly April 17 Lone Star Lakes Park Suffolk VA photo banquet Friday photo shows flightline Saturday very friendly club nice flying stte SOUTHWEST AREA PARK R/C MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB photo Ron Konkus keeping things moving TOC Maryland Fly-In Competition 1999 CHESAPEAKE BAY RADIO CONTROL CLUB CBRC field open neighbors third annual Neighbor Appreciation Day photos show some activity CHARLOTTE AEROMODELERS INC This photo recent club meeting held Carolinas Aviation Museum Charlotte NC airplane background fullscale B-17 group foreground full-scale modelers BLISS lEAGUE AVP NORTH CAROLINA writes attending April council meeting AMA Headquarters amazed attention effort put forth unpaid leaders meeting somewhat casual President Dave Brown charge times made everything informative enjoyable District VPs present except Others including Doug Holland Executive VP Joyce Hager Executive Director several other AMA employees gave reports Joyce has AMA long time very dedicated according co workers According auditor AMA model non-profit organization has worked quite few appears lot assets brought about Executive VP Doug Holland through knowledge experience dealing situations wish AMA member could attend council meeting believe attitude appreciation would improve would thankful am Out space next month Go take kid flying 4October1999 143 flight line Li u LL L m J 1 11 LS AU 1 11 Iin Alabama Florida / Georgia / Mississippi Puerto Rico South Carolina Tennessee Jim McNeiII Vice President 617 South 20 Avesue Brmisgham AL 35205 Phone 12051322-2127 FAX 205 252-2654 E-mail ama@ocottnet WEB PAGE nttp/fmwmscottnetlama Associate Vice Presidents Ron Chidgey 37t3 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Wilbelmina Chihasz 2826 Arhor Place Knonville TN 37917 John G Cooper 4768 Clnister Cone Memphis TN 38118 James Alvin 5426 Melmood Drive Jackson MS 39211 Michael Gregory 305 Rnckmont Rd Greenville SC 29615 William T Haywood 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Karl Hensel 363 Briarmood 642 Meridian MS 39305 Louise Izzo 296 Huntridge Way Winteroprings FL 32709 Richard Jackson 2118 Thorniee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Chris Joiner PG Boo 4469 Colambus GA 31904-0469 Dr John Martin 2160 Tigertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Tom Morris 327 Pueblo Pass Anniston AL 36206 Fred Mulholland 15410 Stonecreek Ln Tampa FL 33613 George Perryman 3644 Lake Dr. Smyrna GA 30082 Melvin Sires 76t Boardman Rd Aiken SC 29603 Lyman Slack 90155W 61st An Guienville FL 32608 Frank Tiane 15300 Estancia Lane West Palm Beach FL 33414 Ward Van Duzer 3604 N River Rd Gainesoillo GA 30506 Lee Webster 1009 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Joseph Micalizzi HC 666 Boo 10397 Fajurdo PR 00739 Frequency Coordinator Tony Stillman 3702 N Pace Blvd Pensacola FL 32505 POone 650 434-0909 RC Contest Coordinator Kenneth Blackwell 207 W Sandcreek Rd Enterprise AL 36330 Phone 334 347-4721 Display Coordinator Russell Mobely 5636 Woodvalley Rd NE Thomson GA 30824 Computer Science Technology Expert Tom Rhodes 9 Nem York Blvd Beverly Hills FL 34465 Phone 352 527-0674 352 795-2362 Lets review Currently have excellent video tape Airplanes Fly lasting about 17 minutes Its good club meetings free you live District V also tape Partnerships help get flying field addition book Roberts Rules Order another book Websters Medical Dictionaiy First Aid Guide pamphlet Getting Keeping Flying Site available free you live District V can get AMA Rule Book AMA Headquarters Write E-mail District V E-mail address ama@scottnet read E-mail once day Ill pay shipping Ray Beckners E-mail . nave contact High County RC Also SMASH Seymour E-mail reply address does work Write Ray provide info What address Norman McGuffey editor Bradley Counry RC Model Airplane Club Flypaper now E-mails some club members newsletter saving S23 postage because members have signed up Gene Sargent E-mails cant find Art Johnson retired Air Force Col Delray Beach Can help Art see wrtte Andre Landrum Madison MI writes Thanks helping become AMA Leader Member Enclosed info requested included forthcoming s AMA District V Feel free edit out anything related what desire Andre will edit out nothing Everything looks peachy Thank attended day annual Mid South Championships 441 444 446 RC Gliders Sponsors North Alabama Silent Flyers events cross country stuff told year 101 entries sponsors very capable day models about 60 span no restrictions weight some being eight less ounces handlaunched can believe see circling thermals Ronald Swinehart CD overall action Huntsville AL what appeared Redstone Arsinal land Meet CD Al Clark above Al directed Hand Launch event gliders day eighth year entries over tncluding California Maryland Ohio above Johnney Johnson Flintville TN Chuck Anderson Tullahoma TN Chuck holding glider Also attended River City Challenge forRC Scale 511 512 520 ona Sunday Decatur Alabama MAC holds year Decatur Club has excellent field 60 x 600 paved runway Pictured above three important fliers including John Gustafson Charles Baker Jim Forthman model Z-Max 1300Z 26% scratch-built James Ray CD overall Sunday showed up Ed Teny charge everything picture next column Charles Baker again wife Melba Also sitting Victoria Charles Union MO model fine PT26 Associate Vice President Fred Mulholland represents AMA Tampa El area writes photo Pelicans Soaring Club unit West Pasco Model Pilots Association fly Tuesday Thursday morning L-R Bob Wargo Carl Schrader Paul Berry Frank Strummer Chuck Leisenfelt Al Schoenstein Jesus Plaja Vie Tyler Ray Gebauer Fred says power winch used tow up airplanes large small have good time have good friend Florida Bill Bell Bill Free Flight field son using has taken over progress resulting power poles have joined Port St Lucie SunDancers RC Club order enjoy larger field above snap Chris Christenson Andy Barron getting ready fly belong Port St Lucie SunDancers RC Club Bill says nice people allow him drop models occasionally good humor Thanks nice pictures Bill Everyone Indoor Free Flight familiar Dr John Martin Miami Indoor Aircraft Model Association MIAMA because priceless unique newsletter Dr John edits Also club club secretary Sidney Gilbert Sidney mailed snap info Dr John Wormley has started program within Sarasota County Recreation Department show kids ages eight twelve build little planes have flyoffs Dr Wormley behind Pierce Martin Brett Hunter Kevin Brockner Calli Pitman John Pitman Thanks nice pictures Sidney Model Aviation nois / Indiana/Kentucky Missouri Charlie Bauer Vice President 4944 N Orange Ave Norridge IL 60706-3224 Home 708 457-0565 Fax 708457-2177 sysbauer@charliecnxiitedx Associate Vice Presidents Illinois John Kallend 402 Arizona Glenmood IL 60425 Eve 708 798-7242 Hal Parenti 1920 Buckingham Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 562-5752 Jerry Warden 400 Alden Dr Normal IL 61761-1202 Eve 309 454-3905 Indiana Ron Ballard 6302 N 700 E Decatur IN 46733 Eve 219 724-8934 Gary Bussell 5000W Connie Dr Muncie IN 47304 Eve 317 288-3541 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedtord IN 47421-3108 Eve 812 275-2189 Kentucky Jim Sears Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 606 748-5834 Missouri Bob Underwood 32 Hollandbush Ct St Charles MO 63304 Eve 314 939-3394 Ken Booher 1016 North East Barnes Dr Leex Summit MO 64086 816 524-7307 Frequency Coordinator Cal Orr RR 1 Box 123B Higginaville MO 64037 660 584-6284 Fax 660 584-6285 Webmaster Gary Parenti 11001 Martindale Dr Westchester IL 60154 Eve 708 531-9556 httpUwewcsamiitedu/amadist6/indexhtm WAUKEGAN IL Club #777 Lake County Radio Control Club got together January 1 year enjoy some flying some chili Picture happy group Buzz Paricka TELL CITY IN Club #2460 Airmasters Radio Control Club has tradition last ten years get together New Years Day flying session no matter what weather first photo has club president Mark Johnson nursing life P-5 1 prior couple flights Takeoff landing runs quite short because snow Next have old eagle-eye flight instructor Randy Hayes overcoming frosted glasses 20 degree cold fly Most club members showed up four members put flights rest noshed chili sausage other goodies Information photos Doug Oleson FORT WAYNE IN Ron Ballard District VI AMP sent some fine pictures hobby show swap meet held Fort Wayne First have Wayne Doegnes beautiful A-b Warthog Lots great detail workmanship highest caliber Next have display model rockets Summit City Aerospace Club next have great looking RC boat Bob Kensill F-41 Cat done Hooters design about Ultimate done pink white blue Rob Olliver about great looking P-47 giant size lots detail Dave Faulk MOLINE IL Club #3457 Quad-City Skyraiders has held very successful fun-flys past couple years Last year spectator attendance over 1000 Dennis Witt club president sent couple pictures First have Rick Haney teaching new member fly shot some members aircraft club has 60 members HELP Does anyone know can get touch Ken Wells produced R/C Video Magazine No problem just need help project CB October1999 145 Talk about starting young Iowa Michigan Minnesota / Wisconsin Dave Gish Vice President 5435 St Hwy 99 Wapello IA 52653 Tel 319 766-2202 Fax 319 766-4038 Associate Vice Presidents 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 albertschwartz@postofficeworldnetattnet East Pete Waters 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Ml 48167 Ph 810486-4800 SOAPBOX No way last issue said would good Soapbox could eliminated Since Ive few controlled events event over open flying allowed open alright looked pilots heads opened up brains flew out dont think Ive ever seen mid-airs near-misses People people please use heads think about what about Oh well good stuff Below photograph John DiCosimo top place finisher division C Propeller Propulsion Plus event Science Olympiad state competition Minnesota John went place fifth national event John attends Lakeville High School Shown him Jim Ladwig several members Minneapolis Model Aero Club gave John assistance preparing event Greater Flint RC Club organized get kids involved aeromodeling Carey Hook sent pictures first class Albee Elementary School About 75 first graders participated balsa planes given kids courtesy Rogers Hobby Center What great idea Thanks helped out Shown below some pictures took giant fun fly sponsored Green Bay Model Airplane Club dont know time go Green Bay its either windy windy drizzling joke guys Seriously have good times Another large-size model event got held Oshkosh WI fun fly hosted Winnebago RC Flyers weather some best Ive flown since beginning season suppose guys going tell planned way super flying site Hope get keep forever Want yourself favor Make sure get Grand Event next year bring airplane Theres whole bunch open flying time lots other fun Read ad published Model Aviation Remember landing keep airspeed up Stalls produce horrible results Bye 4146 Model Aviation nsas Louisiana New Mesico / Oklahoma / Texas Dr Sandy Frank Vice President 105 N Brazos St Weatherford TX 76086-3207 Phone/Fax 817 599-7131 E-mail sfrank69@airmail net wwwAMA-Dist-8org Associate Vice Presidents George Aldrich 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 210 656-2021 Max Blose 1001 N Betsy Waco TX 76706 254 662-5587 Ervin Chick Frierson Box 188 Haskell TX 79521 817 864-3086 Marlin McGee 126-1/2 SE 35th St Oklahoma City OK 73129 405 634-5331 Randy Randolph 4873 Fallon RI Dallas TX 75227 214 381-7624 Jim Simpson 604 San Juan Del Rio Rio Rancho NM 87124 505 891-1336 Steve Staples 4611 Gooch Dr Little Rock AR 72212 501 868-2604 Charles Stevens 226 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 713 473-4995 John Valls 2502 Montgomery Box 2241 Laredo TX 78044 512 723-9018 Ward Watts 13415 Joor Rd Baton Rouge LA 70818 504 261-5974 Frequency Coordinator North Joe DuMond 2626 Valley View Suite 4 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 241-8492 South Gene Kent 2811 Cork Cove San Antonio TX 78230 210 308-8043 AMA Display Coordinator Karen Hopkins 5515 Bridgeton Avenue Arlington TX 76018 817 467-9211 Southwestern Aeromodeling Conference mark calendar now will AMA District VIII TX NM OK AR LA throughout United States convention gathering aeromodelers Arlington Texas Convention Center located between Dallas FtWorth TX 1-30 May 19-20 2000 scenic site between 1-30 ballpark Arlington TX fun family vacation site includes Six Flags Water Park vacation spot Texas Rangers area easy access air car minutes Dallas/Ft Worth Southwestern Aeromodeling Conference will produced no monetary risk AMA None black proceeds will divided between AMA scholarship fund AMA museum program full-blown trade show aeromodeling trade will accommodated welcomed will Giant Swap event two auctions no commission fees Friday evening Saturday afternoon will free static display awards free space AMA club AMA Special Interest Group set up display vendors area will available near cost decorated 10 x 10 booth vendors name booth table two chairs two vendors passes full price $9900 whole show will 50% discount AMA members preregister Regular admission $500 day AMA members preregister cost will two tickets $500 will preregistration will guaranteed swap table will $1000 day no standing lines rushing table spaces Vendors swappers will have separate time Friday morning set up prior public admission Southwestern Aeromodeling Conference will gathering modelers will lots space modelers network visit together informal lounge/rest area will focal point event will several technical symposia invited guest lecturers modeling field Mark Y2K calendar now MAY 1920 2000 Dallas/FtWorth Texas Arlington Convention Center Y2K bug does get us registration event vendors attendees will begin January 1 2000 further information contact above address AMAthe glue bonds modelers together 30% Extra 300S has beautiful unique black gold white color scheme Let share two ideas borrowed members newsletters Larks Club southwest Louisiana has business cards printed front side introduction club invitation join reverse has map flying field Simply presenting such business card spectators retail hobby stores continuous membership drive clubgreat idea Members helping members Orange County Radio Control Club newsletter has section PhDs read newsletters sent caught eye request post graduate degree modelers post hole diggers review recent disastrous crashes higher education perform post-crash reviews others may learn avoid previously made mistakes Members helping members So may better communicate share modeling information please ensure AMA chartered club has E-mail listing District VIII WWW site wwwAMA-Dist-8org Flying Fun Fellowship Dr Sandy Frank ber1999 147 Mr Mrs Ward Watts District VIII AVP Baton Rouge LA Rally Giants really combined modeling activities fun Grand Prairie Hawks club hosted 1999 IMAA Rally Giants 200 pilots registered event well-run event countless flights nonstop visiting horse trading models entire four-day event Jack Beauchamp Woodlands TX Rally Giants Laser 200 member Fighter Field club Al MacKinzie Bentonville AR Rally Giants beautiful Carden Jim Whiteside sent photo Randy Hammond cutting open house ribbon Brazoria County Modelers Associations newly purchased property 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 571 03-5573 Jack L Sibert 3611 Kimberly Circle Lincoln NE 68506-4524 Chuck Smith 1091 Cheshire Street Casper WY 82609-3214 Mike Weidner 6535 Foxdale Circle Colorado Springs CO 80919-1 788 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 News Colorado Quickie 500 Race #3 held June 13 1999 PPRC Black Forest Field Hats off fine crew volunteer workers Frank Tuxworth Patrick Reilly Bob Vixie Steve Woestemeyer Hany Lehman Dave Hoffmann Gus Gustafson time effort contributed guys goes long way toward having successful event appreciate big thanks sponsors Aero Lettering provided pilot certificates two-way radios Custom Hobbies provided fuel discount props Colorado Hobby Products supplied equipment to believe wing literally stuck pylon pole pilot said 1 couldnt again tried also much discussion whether Dave Miller flew through Gus Gustafsons plane merely exploded went around south pylon group welcomed Bill Hayden Grand Junction made trip across mountains race us Bill turned very respectable performance first time racing Doug Beacham CD event Dave Miller providing back-up now winners Dave Miller COS Steve Barker Denver Andy Woodward Denver Don Johnson Pueblo Mike Farnsworth Niwot Doug Beacham COS Bill Hayden Grand Jct Bryant Johnson Broomfield 1st Gold 2nd Gold 3rd Gold 4th Gold tst Silver 2nd Silver 3rd Silver 4th Silver Race #4 will Mile Hi R/C Aurora July 11 Contact Jera Miller need info directions get Submined Jera Miller Front Range Quickie Racing Spruce Goose Flies Again Toil Spinner Longmont CO Saturday May 22 1999 hundreds people flocked shores Boulder Reservoir watch Scale replica Spruce Goose take air model weighs approximately 53 lbs has wingspan 12-fl over 8-ft long has working project tO years tt first started Marvin Lewis finished members Boulder Aeromodelers Society after Marvins death March 1997 flight scheduled about 9 am after slight delay Spruce Goose team prepared plane flight Once team comfortable working pilot Steve Croft signaled ready try takeoff As Croft taxiing plane upwind position takeoff left inboard engine quit team restarted engine turned plane back around taxi engine again cut out ensure best chance success plane pulled water worked cradle team constructed After engine checked plane put back water Croft made several attempts lift off sponsons would hit water cause plane spin top water final attempt Croft steered plane directly oncoming waves plane sped through water hit small wave causing jump air immediately came back down bounced surface water plane again rose air began porpoise After few oscillations plane crashed back water after reaching elevation about 20 feet After plane towed back visible damage broken prop possible broken engine mount minor tear fabric covering small crack fuselage Like original Spruce Goose maiden light Marvin Lewis Spruce Goose its planned flight Boulder team family Marvin Lewis currently trying find final home plane Crosswinds RC Aerobatics contest well-attended Twenty-eight contestants flew AMA classes FAt-F3A six rounds over two-day weekend June 5 6 t999 Classes fairly evenly divided although equal participation LAMA contest May did get see additional FAt-F3A flyer Chuck Smith Casper compete against LAMA flyer Bruce Thompson usual pure ecstasy see flights see such perfection especially witnessed both flyers come up through ranks makes judging worthwhile weather part outstanding pattern contest Saturday sunny pleasant too warm until third round time beastly south wind club named over years came up really caused problems flyers certainly glad brought lust-in-case jacket again Naturally skilled classes less affected expert flyers trouble tracking performing good geometric figures Tray Newmans takeoff Masters wind appeared give good shake three times Troys takeoff thought strange wind south because could see turbulent clouds coming west t turned around saw similar clouds positioned south tn addition wind clouds boiling west threat wet electric weather So Larry Falsetta CD called contest end third round Such vicious winds worse altitude take fun out flying judging passage cool front Saturday night Sunday turned out truly fabulous daycool light windsjust wonderful environment last three rounds glorious way end contest cream pattern represented two contestants Bruce Thompson LAMA Chuck Smith Casper discussion pattern contests often forget Masters class really top class AMA competition really no higher class graduate after Masters FAt category optional anyone enter no matter what skill level may same time FAt class international competition determines world champions therefore possibly prestigious dont really know what level Bruce aspires hasnt competed contest except locals would certainly competitive NATS Chuck course has flying FAI NATS intermittently several years has yet really break big time Whatever situation always pleasure watch two guys fly good demonstration what Pattern flying should tsman 1Mike Schauer 2Jack Donahue 3Loren Hayes 4Randy Graham 5Larry Larson Intermediate 1Doug Idler 2Kevin Kelsey 3Bruce Hayes 4Neil Miles 5Bruce Reins 6Jeff Hill 7Dave Loshbaugh 8Mike Yearly Advanced 1 Mark Hample 2 Bill Chester 3 Dave Miller 4 Larry Falsetta 5 Darwin Idler 6 Kurt Bozarth Masters 1 Tiny Newman 2 John Neilson 3 Chuck Schone 4 Rob Kelly 5 Dennis Bastain 6 Jeff Charish 7 Rich Lindberg 148 Model Aviation F1 11 [1 aTU 1 1 Arizona California Guam Hawaii Nevada Utah Richard Hanson Vice President P0 Box 3312 Scottsdale AZ 55271 Phone/Fax 602 728-9400 E-mail richh@primenetcom http/Iwwwama-1 Ocorn/sma Darwin Barrie Scottsdale 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 ISee teat months column additional AVPs Coordinatorsi Congratulations District X members Mark Rudner Santa Ana CA Derrek Tan Fullerton CA Eighteen-year-old Mark Rudner top ranking AMA scholarship award recipient 1999 Mark also co-captain Troy High School National Science Olympiad team competing May 1999 championship Chicago IL Derrick Tan 15 sophomore Troy High School also member 15member team placed second Propeller Propulsion event earning him silver medal Science Olympiad competition divided two separate divisions high school junior high includes 30 science engineering events such event Propeller Propulsion event contestants tasked designing rubber-powered Indoor Free Flight model weighing no less 10 grams maximum wingspan 25 centimeters Derrick Tan previously competed Propeller Propulsion event junior high level placing first region second state competition Derrick has since honed skills help two-time US FAt Indoor World Champion Steve Brown 1999 National Science Olympiad Derrick approached all-time best score 2 minutes 57 seconds very impressive 2 minute 19 second flight Derricks time four seconds behind leader earning him second place silver medal national Olympiad competition begins regional level teams around country compete standing within state Individual medals awarded individual achievement however aggregate score official events approximately 23 determines teams overall ranking competition Troy High School two teams California qualifying nationals help Mark Derrick Troy team won national championship high school division consistently attaining top individual scores across board events Congratulations Mark Derrick entire Troy High School Team Also thanks Chuck Rudner providing background information story Till next time . Keepem safe Keepem flyn ber1999 149 Associate Vice Presidents Fifteen-year-old AMA member Derrick Tan Troy High School Fullerton CA part high schools 15member team selected attend 1999 National Science Olympiad Championships held Chicago past May Derrick competed Propeller Propulsion event rubber-powered Indoor Free Flight took home silver medal official time 2 minutes 19 seconds gorgeous Quaker sporting Quaker Oats insignia built flown Philip J Herrerah Fullerton CA Phils Quaker 20 such aircraft launched attempt fly record number Quaker aircraft simultaneously record trial hosted Ventura County Comets conducted club field May 221999 Clarey Aimes CD George Crabtree officiate 10th annual Blacksheep Championship held May 29-31 annual Free Flight extravaganza sponsored Blacksheep Squadron San Fernando Valley flown Memorial Day weekend Taft CA Three generations Marsh family Ken R Mike L Mike Marsh Jr participated Quaker fly-in Ken resides Ventura County Mike Dad Big Bear Lake Above Don Martin puts final turns rubber-powered Flying Aces Moth Below Don launches final round Championship Line-up Quaker aircraft before launch aircraft launched successfully resulting record total 20 Quaker aircraft flown simultaneously years achievement surpassed last years record 15 aircraft team Ron Scott pilot Chris Weiser owner logged longest flight time just over 43 minutes takeoff landing Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon / Washington Ed McCollough Vice President P0 Box 13090 Portland OR 97213-0090 503 234-4439 Eniail vpxi@pacifiercom Associate Vice Presidents Rick Allison 26405 SE 160th St Issaqush WA 98027 Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83676 Eric Hawkinson 319 Yellowstone Billings MT 56101 Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Reeves Lippincoft 4400 Gray Wolf Dr Wasilla AK 99654 Mike Hazel 1073 Windemere Dr NW Salem OR 97304 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PO Bos 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Richard Snaer 781 Lillooet Ct LaConner WA 98257 Chick Young 7411 154 Ave E #14 Sumner WA 98360 Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130 145th NE Bellevue WA 98007 Its amazing truly nice people model airplanes just lost Fred Kinnard Fred genuinely friendly giving person spent hundreds hours young people teaching way things fly sending out build own wings Fred very good person have club hard worker never afraid scut work done anyone can said angels thats Fred going miss him very much AVP Mike Hazel sent following words photos about 1999 NW Control Line Regionals Roseburg OR Northwests big once again held over Memorial Day weekend Roseburg OR Regional Airport fairgrounds Scale flying annex Exactly one-hundred competitors showed up three day CL extravaganza along countless spectators both modelers non-modelers alike well over three-hundred event entries believed record Entry levels appeared up Combat Racing Speed events Unfortunately other thing up wind area known its calm weather Mother Nature didnt supply usual calm air wind strong day competition easing up just slightly Sunday couple events canceled due high winds surprisingly some aircraft casualties things considered wasnt too bad few entrants opted sit out spent time like like conversing fellow modelers about planes engines flying inevitable subject just wait until next year Kudos hard working tndividuals labored make probably finest Control Line meet nation Folks over Northwest labor pool main source modeler-power comes Umpqua Valley Modelers Eugene Propspinners Western Oregon Control Line Flyers Thanks other Control Line news Northwests own regional newsletter Flying Lines observed 20-year anniversary its founding earlier year newsletter has part glue has helped make CL flying activities popular region Typical contents include contest reports technical data specific event information classified ads photos general discussion Control Line scene special issue commemorating 20year anniversary very well received last May information regarding Flying Lines can contact AVP Mike Hazel last major Control Line event year will Really Racing/Fall Follies double contest held October 8 9 site will Bill Riegel Model Airpark Salem Oregon Several racing events will flown Saturday Precision Aerobatics will take place Sunday Drop watch fly Information meet can also contacting AVP Mike Hazel Jet Speed entries Loren Howard planes Thomas designs feature aluminum construction Grant Hiestands Regionals Float Plane entry Pseudo Schneider built Bruce Tharpe Venture 60 kit uses Astro Cobalt 40 geared 18 cells District officers out among modelers area day AVP fortunate have several excellent people holding down relatively thankless jobs Chick Young stalwart RAMS club has AVP since shortly after became Vice President Chick Young some stuff Photo Randy Smithhisler Chick has involved hobby over fifty years talents include organizing model clubs keeping alive functioning large part existence Puyallup EXPO Back RAMS Show Doc Brooks right hand man transition made aegis Mount Rainier club Bob Pfeiffer Chick stayed thick turns out Chick going retire AVP position said quit being VP Im quitting too So Chick has thanks well hes worked years giving helping hand modelers Bill Harburg Corvallis sent photos Bell-AirR/C Club Big Bird Bellingham early June some May Float fly Amity pond Gerry Becker Bell-Air Big Bird plan-built Bristol Brownie Bob Govro sets up Ed Rhodes holds Amity As some will have noticed will candidate election VP Thanks have supported efforts make organization perhaps little better attuned needs modelers became VP Model Aviation 11hI-1Iif1m1{ Joe Beshar Coordinator 198 Merritt Dr Oradell NJ 07649 Fax 201 261-0223 Tel 201 261-1281 FindingPreservingMaintaining LandfillsIdeal Flying Sites Over last few years have discovered closed landfills providing new flying sites clubs Ashland Cloud Chasers MAC Kershaw County Science Park successes have documented Model Aviation modelers landfills coming together create win-win situation everyone involved modelers landfill operators community successes have occurred because hard work dedication local modelers landfill administrators Through efforts AMA Flying Site Assistance program largest disposal companies United States has recognized beneficial relationships developing has gone extra step help modelers acquiring flying sites company Waste Management Inc Houston Texas have provided Academy list area regional managers including addresses phone numbers have given permission contact individuals What follows quoted letter Ms Leslie Shannon Waste Management Inc recently sent via Fax list companys area regional mangers may contact inquire about potential use some closed landfill sites flying fields radiocontrolled aircraft Permission would course up please consider note okay contact managers list sent What means AMA members Waste Management Inc finds benefits model aircraft activity landfills worthwhile will pave way discussions take place sites discussions will help establish feasibility model aircraft activity landfill based determination Waste Management manager involved order AMA helpful possible endeavor organizing Waste Management information will useful local level will distribute lists regional basis according Waste Management Incs five regional designations Atlantic Area Eastern Area Midwest Area Southern Area Western Area example club Pennsylvania contact Flying Site Assistance Program information will provided information pertinent Eastern Area Pennsylvania Region landfill area operated Waste Management Inc please contact Joe Beshar headed address Jay Mealy AMA Headquarters assistance will help determine needs provide appropriate information help other way necessary certainly appreciate cooperation Waste Management Ms Shannon have provided AMA trnly valuable resource 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 Call Flying Site Success Stories Club Presidents Newsletter Editors membership would like know about flying site success story vital stories shared may learn apply sound methods acquiring flying sites heartbeat aeromodeling Please send article headed address ber 1999 151 LlDrr ts will done nearest 1/4 hour $25/hr $30/hr $3 5/hr Please specific information required try limit request issue/question needs extensive may wish come Library person hire someone to