AIR SHOW TEAM STATUS REPORT Now barely year old AMA Air Show Team program boasts total 20 teams coming 1978 flying season 20 teams represent some 205 AMA members nine districts 13 states 12 active teams 1977 responsible promoting model aviation general public across country presenting over 232 performances before thousands pleased spectators sides educational informative flying dem onstrations original routines created volving highly skilled well-choreographed aerial ground acts elaborate sound costuming cases Besides hours practice build ing some Show Teams constantly working new ideas different types aircraft new acts entertain audiences sure mental telepathy two Show Teams have come up flying Big Macthe first designed Kelly Eberle Flying Dutchmen Aero Team Control Line International Toy Show Philadelphia last September second designed built Bob Roach Spirit America Air Show Team Radio Control 24th Annual Toledo Exposition Building flying beginnings Air Show Teams interest spacious new shopping malls now welcome team static displays teams averaged two five sta tic shows month thus giving good exposure creating interest aeromodeling during long non-flying winter During static display STARS Air Show Team North Star Mall San Antonio Texas random samplings interviews indicated over 25000 people visited various dis plays merchants mall indicated sharp rise modeling-related sales di rect result show Thats least ASTs effortsamong other rewards requests air shows mayor Lytle Texas Chamber Commerce representative Castroville Texas RC Club representative Tampico Mexico hobby shop owner Austin Texas representative Piper Aircrafts Agricul tural Division Its plain see interest model aviation Texas growing Air Show Teams help generous industry sponsors hold full pro grammed flying shows demonstrations mod el building classes lectures static shows interviews television radio model aeronautics promoted general newspapers cover ing events detail type equipment used kinds equipment needed build models future picture 50 show teams across country promoting model aviation new concept Academy has al ready received over 70 requests become AMA/H IA Air Show Teams Although qualifi cation requires great deal skill profession alism promotional ability hopes high ASTs will quadruple number per formance 78 Meanwhile following merely sam pling type response show teams have received date aeromodelers program helps publi cize hobby has brought great recrea tional enjoyment young old alike source great optimism view quickening pace American life esentative Gus Yatron Pennsylvania Congressional Record Model aviation much ticipated have provided us group men can work closely com ing events John Parker Chapter President American Business Clubs Reading Pennsylvania can assured future new members hobby will come out ranks because show J Davis President Reading Jaycees Inc Reading Pennsylvania next page Crowds what AMA Air Show Team Program aboutgives general public chance witness first-hand excitement chal lenge air-modeling mixture specialty aircraft such flying doghouse flying lawnmower flying flag plus scale conventional models makes well-rounded shows Picture exhibition put Florida Air Show Team AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President end Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 have undoubtedly stimulated terest hobby us T M Bermingham Pony Federation Chief Y Indian Guides Camden County New Jersey people attendance enjoyed show youngsters asked contact reference joining model club Sam Protto Chairman Twp Spring Festival Committee Reading Pennsylvania Never before have met people went out way help us Judith Dolan Field Producer KidsWorld Productions Miami Florida demonstration both entertain ing informative sure en joyed comments di rected us Jeanann Skoraszewski Media Boy Scouts Troop No 103 Fleetwood Pennsylvania pleasure produce two very fine segments Metro Magazine aired October 23rd November 13 1977 - segment approximate ly 15 minutes duration may add greatly enhanced Magazine program Charles J Adams Public Affiars Berks Broadcasting Co Reading Pennsylvania audience approximately 1000 captivated show personally re ceived untold number comments ac claiming performance Robert Hohenbrink Airport Mgr Delphos Airport Corp Fly-in everything youd expect good air showloops rolls steep dives precision flying dogfight. Denis Collins Sports Writer Miami Herald Miami Florida show delighted young young Fighter Forum Homestead Air Force Base obvious see effort pride team takes its performances professionalism displayed program received favorable comments both team planning committee CoL Harold V Walsh Commander New Jersey Air National Guard Atlantic City New Jersey received several telephone calls asking address noticed show ex cited comment almost anything else done day . gave great pleasure thousands people Alexis DuPont President Colonial Flying Corp Museum Inc Tough kenamon Pennsylvania put tremendous show inmates stunt flying acrobatics racing mock combat plus lot funny ma terial crash program Bruce Baker Recreation Milanaire Federal Correctional Institution Milan Michigan community added genuine type recreation both adults children also gave Girl Scouts leaders excellent experience through organ izational efforts sponsors Charles E Bartlett Mayor Bowling Green Ohio Board Directors MCARC has asked express its gratitude ganization agreeing participate program Air Show Family Day held benefit MCARC Monroe Karasik President Montgomery County Assoc Retarded Citizens Inc Silver Spring Maryland show team did magnificent job again year behalf Director Operations Major General Ellis would like express appreciation of us attended years picnic Major John R Lippolt Chief Personnel/Administration Headquarters United States Air Force Washington DC show always high- lights day appreciated encontinued page 61 Independently developed Tor Team purposes two Macs left RC version flown Spirit America Air Show Team Toledo OH above CL version flown Flying Dutchmen Aero Team Reading PA * ** *** ** *** * ** *** ** ** * *** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **I ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 DIDJA EVER STOP TO THINK Think puzzled archeologists future will dig up petrified model airplanes will probably puzzled over nested what ate Oh yesand reproduced course will have seen midair collision between two model planes THAT SURE MAKES LOT OF LITTLE ONES RELIGION ENTERS INTO MODEL BUILDING modeling friends surprised exclaiming quit trading hobby shop because religious differ ences shop owner worshipped moneyand broke FROM MY OWN EXPERIENCE Being poor certainly no disgrace sure heck inconvenient! ALASPOOR LASS wife thoughtless modeler com plained first met took outthen took inand now takes granted TOGETHERNESS CARRIED TOO FAR avid modeler bragged wife did everything together went through school together got mar ried raised three kids together went model club meetings together went Out flying together wentto hobby shops together spent fam ily money bunch new model equip mentthey went out got divorce together KEN WILLARD AND THE QUEEN MARY evening April 22nd banquet held aboard beautiful historic ocean liner Queen Mary dockside Long Beach California occasion KEN WILLARD could honored friends AMA Hobby Industry honor dignified Ken being inducted AMA MODEL AVIATION HALL OF FAME As AMA President very great pleasure representing entire member ship AMA presenting Ken plaque indicating considered among worthy modelers great country honor presentation doubly rich since done presence two other esteemed Hall Famers CARL GOLDBERG NAT POLK Ken Willards Evening fun things weve done long time Since Ken has great sense humor first part pro gram done form roast merriment present case cant quite place Ken writes very popular column RC Modeler magazine under title SUNDAY FLIER hand some guy featured cover October 76 issue Model Aviation magazine Congrulations nice guy KEN WILLARD PEOPLE ARE SURE HARD TO UNDERSTAND WEAK SIGNALS Toledo always run terrific raffle great RC confer ence year chancing off bunch ra dios such donated bunch generous manufacturers guess will never know winners serious just won 5-channel radio overheard him say Boy what waste money bought fifteen bucks worth raffle tickets took ONE win radio NEWSLETTERS RECEIVED IN BETTER SHAPE May issue MODEL AVIATION magazine offered suggestion sure folded no envelope newsletters arrival no postal damage YOUR RECEPTION OF THE SUGGESTION resulting SAFE ARRIVAL OF THE MAIL has EXCELLENT suggestion cinch corner folded newsletter piece Scotch tape instead staples stands reason tape nearly likely snag postal machines staples Proving wisdom have al ready received about 60 newsletters prepared way month EVERY ONE IN PERFECT SHAPE mailman just dropped off another bunch newslettersthe 12 taped suggested perfect shapeand ones just staple torn bad ly dedicated newsletter editors am sure put effort love masterpiece editing art ed enough want arrive good readable condition HAVE SPOKEN POSTAL SUGGESTION BRINGS NEW FRIEND As result postal suggestion May MODEL AVIATION magazine received very warm friendly informative letter RUSSELL MILLAR AMA 38453 Postal Service clerk San Angelo TX Millar described machines handle mail just troubles can gin strongly suggests clubs bundle newsletters other mass mailings bundles IN-TOWN OUT-OF-TOWN mail pieces mailed loose unbun dIed little support keep un wrinkled Bundling provides support least part trip wrinkled folded over letter natural jam damage AMAer Millar has another very good sug gestion urges club secretaries newslet ter editors contact local post offices talk mail handlers eagerness have make job easier will play right hands get mail its des tination better shape Millar also says might inquire mail hand lers workload lightest present mail time Besides being good guy offering us help postal problems Russell Millar some personal thanks offer us serve others through hob much appreciated might serve remind thank hobby/sport realize helping enjoy what IMPORTANT CHARTERED CLUB LIST want club mailing list contests exchange newsletters withthe May June issues MODEL AVIATION complete current list AN EARL WILSON QUOTE Seems us spend lifetime going bed sleepy get ting up INTENSE ACTIVITY INVOLVING AMA Please enjoy knowledge long active concerned sport/hobby groups entire world AMAs other-than-contest participation early part year has fantastic sometimes almost frantic AMA has represented large impressive display booth SOUTHWEST MODELERS SHOW Dallas january WRAMS SHOW White Plains NY February TOLEDO WEAK SIGNALS CONFERJuly1978 59 IEN WILLARD left inducted AMA MODEL AVIATION HALL OF FAME AMA President Johnny Clemens banquet Willards honor aboard Oueen Mary docked Long Beach CA ENCE Toledo OH course MACS SHOW Long Beach CA INTER NATIONAL MODELER SHOW Los Angel es April An AMA DISTRICT VII MEETING hosted great folks CARDS Club Lansing Michigan March 25th Along meeting banquet CARDS put EXPO Show beau tiful models April 1st date 495th RC SQUADRON again host AMA DISTRICT MEETING Westford MA feature District meeting induction long-timer BERT POND AMA HALL OF FAME CARDS 495th RC SQUADRON represent ative best chartered clubs AMA Both have outstanding leadership club spirit AMA District X Vice President JIM SCARBOROUGH hold DISTRICT X MEETING April 29th conjunction INTERNATIONAL MODELERS SHOW Los Angeles Further involvement AMA included attending COMMITTEE FOR INTER NATIONAL AEROMODELING Bureau meet ing FAI-World Paris March 30-31 JOHN CLEMENS JOHN WORTH LAIRD JACKSON multitude other meetings special interest groups var ious shows forth also required AMA representation During same period time AMA held NATIONALS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING Dallas January 21st AMA EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING Hous ton January 28th another COUNCIL MEETING February 18th Dulles Air port Washington DC still another COUNCIL MEETING aboard Queen Mary Long Beach April 21st AMA also involved HOBBY INDUSTRY OF AMERICA TRADE SHOW Houston Janu ary 27th through February 1st OUTSIDE OF ALL THAT AMA HASNT DONE MUCH LATELYIII GOOD GRIEFIII IT IS HARD TO HAVE FAITH business personal taxes must pay multitude forms paperwork must filled out prove facts following shakes faith Employers Quarterly Federal Tax Return needed filled out submitted about same time column needed go magazine just filled out tax form Form 941 found following instruc tions Please use form dont have form get Internal Revenue Service Office Now heck would know needed form didnt have form read instructions GOOD GOSH WE ARE ALL IN TROUBLE! trend modeling toward much larger scale modelsbut cars must use take flying site much sinaI lerI Darned poor planning Id say ARE THE GIANTS TAKING OVER Since mentioned much larger e like trend scale models previous paragraph thought few words comment would amiss guess BUD NOSEN has probably much fluence anyone movement toward popularity models around 100 inches span upward Bud manufactures ex cellent line large models plant Two Harbors Minnesota Two Harbors way small quiet community little east Duluth talked Bud Weak Signals Con ference Toledo again phone few minutes ago comments teresting First burst big-bird busi ness has required Nosen increase man ufacturing facility 7000 sq ft Second Bud says completely sold out rest year other words has hand orders can fill year next year doesnt mean out luck big-uns bag cause bunch manufacturers showing big planes WRAMS TOLEDO MACS Shows lot chatter being generated new popularity giant model planes Are safe Will influence insur ance unfavorably Will creat problems regarding flying sites Are really easier fly Will cost material hold number models built down will size thing stop will will courts insurance companies draw line tween AIRCRAFT MODEL AIR CRAFT things have little dull club meetings lately think would very interesting very progressive contribu tive form some club programs around bigplane problems knows what dis cussions YOU generate might help us solve new BIG problem talking Bud Nosen interested hearing him say concerned about trend toward larger heavier aircraft especially trend toward larger heavier engines said limiting designs planes could flown 60 engine wingspan about 100 inches would like consider problems created larger aircraft might like consider easier control cause cannot change direction attitude quite quickly smaller models can also trimmed fly little slower means ones us no longer have lightning reflexes youth could ac curately control beast other side coin tells us kinetic energy developed larger heavier machine could destructive An obvious fact large aircraft going crowd lets pray doesnt happen would probably strike people small model course smaller model would probably going faster sure lot things consid er IF YOU HAVE DEFINED OPINIONS would help certainly submit AMA VICE PRESIDENT YOUR DIS TRICT will find name address issue MODEL AVIATION section District Reports Contacting columnists particular interests ALL THE MODEL PUBLICATIONS would another way exchanging thoughts fellow fliers CLUB NEWS LETTER another fine way heard make sure club exchanging newslet ters other active clubs please always remember THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU BUILD INTO YOUR MODEL PLANE IS S-A-F-E T-YAND THE WAY YOU PRACTICE IT JUNIOR OFFICERSGOOD IDEA progressive Charter Clubs US FLYING DUTCHMEN AEROMODELERS Club Reading PA always gain something newsletter AIR MAIL time its reminder good move part club have JUNIOR OFFICER officers make sure young folks have voice possibly some projects own FLYING DUTCHMENS Junior President RICK GERMANN enjoyed report newsletter also en joyed spirited visit some Dutch men Toledo colorful bunchI MOST INTERESTING QUOTE FROM TV often-irreverent show ALL IN THE FAMILY Archie Bunker made interesting declaration said GOD dont make no mistakes got GOD THE WINGS OF AMA B LESS EM Lansing Michigan AMA District VII meeting EXPO Show ban quet spent some very pleasant moments couple angels know must angels because among active members WINGS WINGS stands Womens Inter-national Glider Soaring unique organization WINGS club made up members over country contrast usual form just local membership fact ladies active RC Soaring Glider participants also makes WINGS unique 20-some active members fliers contribute original idea forming WINGS cooked up Bar bara Robinson Karen Toebe Margaret Gill Barbara Henon SOAR Nats Lockport Illinois 1974 Most amazing fact hard enough keep local bunch together headed same direction hold group together scat tered over country unbelievable doing pair WINGS enjoyed getting visit Lansing past present officers club among prime movers organizers club KAREN TOEBE BARBARA ROBINSON great-gals belong WINGS also CARL TOEBE BOB ROBINSON belong CARDS Club Lansing OUTSTANDING AMAersl NEWSLETTER THAT COMMUNICATES newsletter MONMOUTH MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB over New Jer sey way always informative especially ad mire editor HENRY GOEDKOOP listing ALL AMA District II officers newsletter AMA member should know serves him contact case have suggestion question just plain ole ax grind Henry listed names addresses phone numbers about YOUR district GET HELP WITH ENDING MIKE NASSISE editor WING TIPS WING BUSTERS MAC Hanson MA ended May editorial effort way like said simply Keep nose up tail down ******all now****** 60 Model Aviation cant pg 58 Susan M Kenney VP Social Activities NASA Employees Club Washington DC past highlight picnic James C Borre Group Operations Sup Toys R Us Inc Beltsville Maryland Air Show certainly highlights picnic enjoyed everyone y Augustine Picnic Co-Chairman Computer Sciences Corporation Falls Church Virginia hundred four students able enjoy fine air show Kranning Dir Recreation Indiana Boys School Plainfield Indiana Im pleased people willing spend day working worthwhile cause Its highly commendable C L Todd Campaign Chairman United Way San Antonio Texas Already success story dedication men women Air Show Teams devoting own time money effort should applauded Thanks enthusiasm model aviation flying high AMA CLUB REPORT As December 31 1977 46 clubs now have memberships 100 Club 1330 0140 0329 0116 0575 0551 StateMembers Orange Coast RCCA374 Pioneer RCCIub IncCA324 DCRCMD260 BIRDS IncCA231 Valley Forge Signal SeekersPAi 94 Greater Pittsburgh Aero RCers PA162 VAi 60 CAiS 7 NJ 154 CA 1 43 VAi 42 TXi 41 CAi 39 0641 Tidewater RC Inc 0154 San Gabriel Valley RC League 0428 0122 0636 0623 0162 0617 0347South Shore RC 0371Signal Seekers RC 0188No Connecticut RC 0502Goodyear MAC 0218Suncoast Aeromodelers 0703Mid-Hudson RC Soc 0597Middle Tenn RC Soc 0247Chicagoland RC Modelers 0528 Tulsa Glue Dobbers Inc 0444 Blue Angels MAC 0340495thRCSquadron 0334 Prince Georges RC TXi 36 MAi 35 MIi 35 CTi 34 OHi 34 FL133 NY127 TNi 27 Inc ILi 26 OKi 25 NYi 24 MAi 23 MDi 19 0413Central Jersey RCNJi19 0163South Bay Soaring Soc CA-i 14 0455Long Island Drone SocNYii3 0285Ft Wayne Flying Circuits Inc INill 0773Arizona RCSoc IncAZlb 0156San Jose Wavemasters RC Inc CAi 10 0274Suburban Aero Club Chicago ILi 08 0667Milwaukee Flying ElectronsInc WIi 08 0143RCBees IncCAi 07 0179Pikes Peak RCCOi 07 0463Penn Ave RCSocietyNY107 0524Western Ohio RK SocOHi 07 0152San Fernando Valley RC Flyers CAi 06 0468Rochester Aeromodelers SocNYi 05 0649Radio Aeromodelers Seattle WAi 03 0383Twin City RCMN102 0263Palos Park RC ILiQi 0129Torrey Pines Gulls Glider Club 0338 Cape Ann RC Model Club 0877 Austin RC Assn No Clubs 775 385 135 36 46 Total Clubs CAi 00 MAi 00 TXi 00 No Members 0-24 25-49 50-74 75-99 i00& over 1377 Rockland County RC Cordova Model Masters Northern Virginia RC Richardson RC Club So Alameda County RCers Manned Spacecraft Center RC GOING TO THE HATS READ THE FINE PRINT Wait Until Get May Too Late annual event known National Model Airplane Championships worlds biggest model meet enjoyed hun dreds always some end up unhappy cases unhappiness caused taking time read avail able information events operate official entry form part prob lem complex full fine print natural tendency set aside lateror maybe never Yet fine print has evolved over years necessary evil order help bring order what adds up lot complex information Unfortunately things days entry form information has become complicated because few people cause problems ignoring common sense fairness concerning rights privi leges others Consequently has become necessary impose tight deadlines restrict some activities make kinds special rules normally needed other model meets Much detail necessary simply cause numbers people involved typ ically over 2000 counting contestants help ers relatives friends obvious communications problems dealing especially dispersed oyer huge airfield time event runs week problems involving what happening day day location location say National Meet also known Nats isa very complicated operation mostly very orderly enjoyable experience make effort informed Nats entry form offers wealth information particular attention called some details information have overlooked ignored someto eventual disappoint ment Some people example simply show up Nats expect able parti cipate contestants regardless arrival time Most however have learned advance en try mail far easier significantly cheaper Others depend upon so-called late entry Nats through know far expensive saddest sit uation involves person doesnt realize deadlines varying event event late entry possibleand until cutoff time day Nats entry form has exact schedule dead lines Cutoff times have experimented year year variations have ever made much difference Almost al ways someone shows up few minutes too late deadlines made late practi cal still manageable cutoff time sharp has way because experi ence over years has shown no matter what time picked some people tend wait until last minute considerable disruption headquarters operations much overtime work year special attempt has made make requirements easier contestants careful reading Nets entry form still necessary avoid surprise possible disappointment Nats has gotten worlds biggest model meet man ageable tight planning time de mands upon participants know dont have problems enjoy Nats thoroughly dont bother come informed often disappointed Disap pointment avoidable unnecessaryread fine print Note Nats entry forms expected available AMA HQ mid-May Send stamped self-addressed envelope get deadline advance entry mail July 3postmarked later AMA PETITION TO FCC IN FINAL PREPARATION AMA Frequency Committee con junction AMAs legal counsel finaliz ing draft AMA petition filed Federal Communications Commis sion purpose requesting new fre quencies radio control activities total 30 frequencies being request ed including current seven 72 MHz area AMA petition granted would see 72 MHz frequencies perhaps ad ditional 10 would also see up 11 30-42 MHz area perhaps some 222224 MHz region Furthermore FM would July1978 61 AST REPORT joyed FCC PETITIONContinued permitted RC frequencies might al obtain some frequencies region above 400 MHz Obtaining frequencies 3042 MHz area would permit relatively easy eco nomical conversion 27 MHz equipment latter would freed pre sent CB interference problems life equipment would extended indefinitely AMA petition currently being re viewed RC industry leaders AMA Fre quency Committee members insure com pleteness views final version expected end June will submitted FCC estimated about year may follow before positive action can expected normal timespan basics government procedures produce end result timetable about year beyond what AMA leaders hoped back 1976 AMA members successful con vincing FCC existing 27 MI-lz RC fre quencies should given over CB use since time new administration has taken over Washington FCC offi cials 76 no longer scene has caused delays AMAs campaign seek new RC frequencies Now however stage set ef fort expand potential RC activity AMA Frequency Conmittee Gpti mistic full text AMA petition will published soon ready present FCC DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Pqaer District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vm-Predsu Robert C Brodeor 405 Ma, SOreet Nashox NH 03060 Raymond Gibooleso 39 High Snreen Old Tow, ME 04468 Charles H Luansyd PO Box 428 West Groton MA 01472 Al Nosotnik 4 Benerty Plate Norwalk CT 06850 George Parker 7 Pasl Or. Lee MA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Boldoc Orion Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbx 6 Laorel Aw. Kitoery ME 03904 Seems though theres always another column due usually happens comes spring outside activity meetings Council meet ings Today writing April 19th finds way yet another meeting Executive touncil time Long Beach Convention Center California have day-long meeting time per mits visit MACS Show being held same location following week International Model Show Los Angeles Convention Center being ably han dled old friend Bill Northrop time wish again thank Doug AlIred performance job often thankless RC Contest Board member District I know has put lot time job filled outa lot return question naires RC Board has always aware problems hopes RC fraternity WARM HEARTFELTTHANKS DOUG John Papageorge modeler since fore time possible back Dooling days Speed now involved RC Pylon another wish thank ser vices AVP Western Massachusetts John has eliminated plans take British prize man-powered flight has working long time because prize has won Gossamer Con dor Johns plans entry utilized prize winner conso lation now John will save lot Monokote future modeling efforts THANK YOU JOHN FOR THESE PAST EIGHT YEARS OF WORK AND SUPPORT Art Everett tied election AVP Southern Maine Bill Wilbur has declined favor Bill order have time personal modeling efforts Art has probably done modelers area AVP per capita bas will continue support sport already planning couple meets up Portland Maine area THANK YOU ART EVERETT must continue ask inputs column have contest coming up can give 60 days lead time let know Most clubs using sheet club paper list contests interest members great idea Speaking club papers have recently heard coupl clubs has some growing pains will come meet both Maine New Hampshire summer pass along what may some helpful suggestions success ful club Thankfully dont have lot flying site problems District YET SUGGEST THAT ALL CLUB NEWS LETTERS USE LOGO OR HEADING ON THE PAPER WITH THE CLUB NAME AND ADDRESS THAT MAY BE USED too often writer club newsletter seems assume everyone reading knows whats go ing Try little different format use some different spacing newsletters new will mean lot club other interested readers New Jersey New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Strnnt Bayside NY 11361 Auxocian Viee-Preeidusts Pete Biandrini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Oxoid Fifield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12068 John Grine 6387 Badger Lockyort NY 14094 Cliff Montplaisir 17 Ronary Smnrir NJ 07901 Jack Samnsarco 2062 Emerson Ave union NJ 07083 James Sleoghter Chief Crafts & Hobbies uSAF/EuROPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd. Syrasase NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS may amount jumping gun bit feel urge expound upon pet projects ie getting out VOTE very well write off poor showing AMA-ers election polls resigned ly attributing member apathy degree disciple Cause Effect such disposition problem will strike representing resounding cop out thirst Truth will remain unassuaged As ruled unre lenting urge locate isolate ANSWERS having logic side have given great deal thought reason monu mental disinclination AMA members vote Presidents V-Ps other offi cers humble opinion ANSWER problem found area TIMING suggestion ventured equal humility rearrange calendar divorce polling period dues paying time though will cost way postage No matter emphatic ally stress membership mail ing ballot need await sending dues money vast majority failing-to-vote members will either wait long too late vote count blending lassitude feeling futili ty end up just sending money in62 Model Aviation Joe Beshar current President Society Antique Modelers SAM recently appointed Electroflight subcommittee Federation Aeronautique Internation- Cunneclicol S Maice achusetts e New Hampshire ale latter position Joe will provide U S Rhude Island e vermont inputs thinking concerning international rules electric motor powered models shown 020 Astro-powered 2channel Buzzard Bombshell 36 span Cannon Radio weight 10 oz Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flyer has some else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft super vising flying prevent accident possibilities surance premium say lets have elections around June July dues season November December District like over 5000 members 793 valid votes cast ALL candi dates last 1977 Presidential election Can apathy ANSWER? feel about us favor let know PLEASE! SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL AMA SHOW TEAM gratifying learn AMA HQ re ceiving requests Districts information other available assistance concerning organization conduct local Show Teams such teams better off context bene fits realized through activities Much greater coverage possible through increase number teams considering travel expense required lesser num ber journey greater distances within District too thrill watch ing local stars go through paces DISTRICT II QUESTIONNAIRE District II membership meeting distribute blank questionnaire forms attendance find input results helpful Forexample returned following meeting WRAM Show Bill McClure President HACK ENSACK VALLEY RIC FLYERSelicited following comments response ques tions concerning things accomplished AMA local national levels creased communication between local clubs informal non-pressure level Rigid ganization mandatory meetings usually turn off people cause hard feelings Bill following say about what felt AMA should national level drive AMA have large corporations sponsor shows contests finance activities return gain advertising ad vantages Sample Hitachi Circus-Circus AMA doesnt individual clubs will Lets get Gravy Train other sport does itgolf boat racing footballyou name us Marcel Favetta same club also re sponded opinion lot still remains area obtaining greater news media coverage modeling activities Marcel also say Unfortunately feel too members AMA insurance coverage think AMA needs united grass roots approach whereby clubs well individual modelers recognize existence fellow fliers both AMA non-AMA living nearby areas believe idea Associations great cause hobby fun peo ple involved GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio syloaota Vigna III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahe Road Dayton OH 45429 Aaaooiate Voe-Peeodeot Joe Eiben 5192 Edeohoroc Lyohuist OH 44124 Francis Flohany 504 21st 50. Vienna WV 26101 bird Jackson 523 Meadombrook St David PA 19087 Edward Wisser 1521 Samnit St McKeesport PA 15131 No District Ill report month Delaware rict totumbia land h Carolica IVVirgioja DISTRICT REPORT John Spaldeng District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellorbin Street Lonitam MD 20801 Aasocate Vice-Proidesta charles Foreman 609 Pohito Rd. Mechanimnille VA 23111 V 8111 Helms 800 Tyvola Road Ctsarlotte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 08 19809 John Preston 7012 Etnira Court Falls Chard, VA 22042 Russelt Sandusky 1122 Ptaa Circle Joppa MD 2108s Past Yacobacci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayetnenille NC 28301 Some years ago asked confirm appointment Bob Sifleet posi tion District IV representative Free Flight FAI Program Committee did confirm selection some knowledge commitment FF dis cipline particularly FAI Program successful contestant parti cipant FAI Program 15 years Time passed Bob worked Com mittee good reports activities Some three years ago Bob chance move rural location just across state line still flew same club went same meetings worked suburbs Baltimore general went Marylander opportunity move consulted with committee chairman would able go work program chairman independently agreed lYe miles did make much difference since work representation still effective District IV No committee concerned problem Bobs contri bution work considerable con structive Some months ago Jerry Barnette Fred ericksburg VA questioned letter con tinuing have words District III resident speaking District IV actually rather upset apparently inferred cheating Free Flighters persist ing allowing Bob work com mittee Mr Barnette volunteered three other gentlemen district replace Bob point raised valid point rule because manner used describe work Bob Sifleet certainly constructive did feel phone calls letters would clear air Mr Barnette persisted checked Bob Bob talked three Free Flighters suggested Mr Bar nette said contacted anyone interested job Under circumstances reaction just dismiss matter point ruleno matter unpleasant ly put So heres chance let District IV members make determination Should District IV continue make use Bob Sifleet member FF FAI Selection Program Committee should re lieve him find someone side state line replace him Send votes AMA HQ attn Mich eline Madison comments welcome Howard Crispin reports formation committee within Radio Control Clubs Virginia try organize judging district action seems necessary important contest health district country So Ive elected reprint Howards entire report held quarterly meeting Radio Control Clubs Virginia Saturday afternoona long four hour session large number subjects discussed prime items radio interference judging interference problem gone over Joe Caporaletti PWRC Chuck Foreman intent concerned exhaust legal means solving problem Judging thoroughly exposed John would like assistance through column possible trying work out something sole struggle part named committee work Chuck Buhi Tidewater RC John Pres ton NVRC myself Rivanna RCC problem judging solution will explored two levelsregional state through RCCVa District IV AMA VPs assistance Shortly dissertation will mailed competitively active clubs outlining proposal detail inter im would like exposure summary 1 Form District IV judges group pro vide cadre personnel work Pattern Scale Sport Biplane competition 2 method recruiting people method suggested have active club subsidize minimum two people two would turn obliged work home club contests plus least other competition during season would also required attend seminar held judging skills judges would scheduled elected coordinator cause least inconvenience best utilization 3 Training information would hopefully relayed AMA publication Model Aviation some organized manner least seminar would held annually some central location 4 intent proposal fill urgent need district pre sently being filled national other regional activity 5 clubs interested working gether make program go should correspond views members committee prior 8 July 1978 date RCCVa meets would like able come August 26 District IV meeting say moving forward Members addresses Charles E BuhI 557 Princess Anne Rd Virginia Beach VA 23457 Howard Crispin Jr 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 John D Preston 7012 Elvira Ct Falls Church VA 22042 Initial approval delegates RCCVa obtained proposal will go clubs month Virginia will need help Sincerely Howard Crispin Jr Sec retary RCCVamore over July1978 63 Thank Howard John Chuck interest lets hope clubs get behind effort think should include Precision Aerobatics both Control Line Radio Write ideas Howard Dont forget plan Second Annu al District IV AMA meeting scheduled August 26 1978 Mechanicsville near Richmond Va Lots interesting things see hear later. Test flew B25 twin Webra 40s flaps retracts bomb drop last Sunday As Bishop said widow o Eeeeel! Alabama 0 Florida gia isoippi ro Rico VSouth Carolina eosee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 Sooth 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Aaodat Vic-Prsidnto John Bryson 400 Cooncil Cir. P0 8oo 1355 Tupelo MS 38801 Ridrad E Jackson 107 Whire Brad. Sanrnrerville SC 29403 Cirris Sober 5941 Wairer Road Columbus GA 31904 Aestrar Johoron 932 Banyao Dr. Deli-ap Bead FL 33444 Jim Lrkin 3252 Monte dOre Drive Hoooer AL 35216 Lujo Rodriguez 0-10 5th Sc Ent. Villa Rica Bapairron Puerto Rico 00619 John Workman 5321 Onercon Road Nastroille TN 37220 pretty girl Mississippi sends pic tures regularly permitting report happenings Meridian Mrs Mary Corbin wife Ray Corbin works Meridian MS Post Office important flier area sent snap Meridi club members recent air show Shown Harold Watson Bill Clay Mickey Thomp son Buddy Duerin have some other pictures air show can feature later Recently Birmingham ground broken Air Museum full sized air craft city fathers showed up including Mayor Vann ceremonies Birmingham Aeromodelers member Pat Hollack donated model RC Pietennol new museum Pictured club president Gary Tata sciore admiring model plane air pioneer Glenn Messer honored US Post Office last year pioneer flights carrying mail 20s Dont forget YOUR club wants some free national publicity send pic tures well run Club-of-the-Month DISTRICT V CLUB OF THE MONTH club featured once before 1974 old AMA monthly mailing AMA News Bob Sue Crysler beginning GCRC again now much larger finer AMA chartered club four years ago want present Gold Coast Radio Controllers Delray Beach Florida Mr Art Johnson AMA Associate VP State Florida newsletter editor has sent formation recent years GCRC has mushroomed busiest prestigious AMA clubs south Florida ONLY District V has OFFICIAL AMA show team Heres photo last year splendid show team L-R Irv Allison Ernie Kraft Terry Richter Art Johnson Mario Yederlinic Ben Roosen Bob Kitoon little airplanes lined up match other show team performs over gets great local publicity year GCRC features widely alded Gold Coast RC Jamboree Scale contoot zof rintvon vieni anoc rI W-rld War Scale oere last year-s winners L le Terry Richter Wayne Ripple Ray Colelli Lee Robinson Mario Yederlinic Jack Phaler year 1978 just finished another Jamboree WW Sport Scale 1st Ray Colelli Mario Yederlinic again Bob Temple Golden Age Scale Mr Bob Temple won first Gary Pal teer Bob Kitson Blue Max Fun Fly Terry Richter Ray Colelli Jerry Sto loff Shown above snap hero Mr Art Johnson AVP Florida big fat P-38 which flies equally well engine know because said did newsletter OK Dont drop Art. 64 Model Aviation twc ,,,, Yederlinic L Bob Kitsuri rsq piano club VP owns manufacturing busi ness Florida Bob gifted dental surgeon operates little Waco constantly auy LaOVIC 5.liGliULtO Johnson doing nice job helping Art newsletter relaxes flattening crashed models after fly-in above equloment .ire Pat above model plane working hard re cent contest doing paper work Cindy Bill Anger scoring RC Pattern flights cards Charlotte Johnson registrar Sally Yed erlinic refreshment committee Illinois 0 Indiana S Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Assoolans Vce-Pessdeot Danid S Ahlbarg 734 Acadia Rd. Valyaraiso IN 46382 Roger Geers 729 N 22nd St Dainty IL 62301 Robert GdI 216 Stately Lane Springfield IL 62704 Frank L Hughes 709 NE 44sf Sr Kansas City MO 64116 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr. Leuington KY 40504 Robert C Stagner 1828 Seiters Dr. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 PIrillip Sailinan 3021 Spring Valley Cr. Anderson IN 46011 Column time again last snow gone green grass coming flying fields being rolled few airplanes have up mall static shows scheduled went Bloomington IL last March 18 Sentral Illinois Radio Society SIRS club show excellent airplanes displayed several good enough competition Toledo Chicago Expo tried con vince seemed reluctant compete larger shows did see couple Toledo believe Jim Wat son placed Pylon Racer hope will bring few airplanes up Expo next October weekend went Rockford IL Rock Valley RC Flyers club show Cher ryvale Mall week after attend Executive Council meeting Peoria IL has mall show next weekend will about yearI have get some work done airplanes home Rockford show huge success sixth have has grown six contestants first time well over 100 now flying demonstration put before mall opened cluded big Du-Bro cardboard model heli copters other RC models newsletters receive comes Louisville Radio Control Club Ker ry Coyle secretary wrote up idea club worth repeating Ill copy directly newsletter Hey old timers LRCC Have noticed what has happening club past two years First new members sit over corner start talking everyone would listen building sailplane coming out Cheno weth Park fly Ed Tasman talked bearded friend going local pond try sailing foam boats Sunday afternoon people learned what Ed known long timesailing can fun Now several us have purchased dune buggies run around yards have nothing else What does have old timers go Floyds Fork week two get couple hours good old boyswell maybe nothing hope everything Because great interest radio con trol everything last 10 years almost anything have interest can oper ated little boxes flag Which brings point such variety interest club now would foolish take advantage Beginning year will let various groups club sponsor meet ings during summer months meet ings will held sites demon strations explanations can given interested particular field terest Everyone attendance will given chance fly drive sail whatever being demonstrated dont have particular inter est subject meeting month normal business will taken care abbreviated meeting monthly site Everything will spelled Out newslet ter before meeting feel site meetings will help everyone club understand what turns everyone else might see something didnt know could much fun Sounds like excellent program spread interest information belong Fox Valley Aero Club St Charles IL Most members RC fliers also have Control Line Free Flight fliers too club going have two asphalt runways put 16 feet wide 200 feet long hope have pictures next month Inwa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesuta nnsn VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris Dintrict VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Avenue Moscatine IA 52761 Asacciat c-Presider5a James 0 Clark RN 3 Cedar Rapds IA 52401 Prank Morrsssey 14100 W Perk Ace. New Berlin WI 53151 Tim Prow 11267 Saur Sterling Heighta MI 49078 Win Rohrnn 4494 Tanglewood Troil St Joseph MI 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Hoseerd Woyrse 1709 7th 5L NE. Rodnester MN 55901 Wayne Veuger 38235 Castle Ronrsiis MI 48174 District VII East Meeting now tory want thank Lansing CARDS hospitality also congratulate ability sponsor put gether EXPO II AMA meeting unfortunate weather didnt cooperate Im sure would have people take part models excel lent banquet super unfor tunate very few Control Line models displayed Will EXPO Ill same During AMA meeting discussion flying safety insurance problems costs held imperative concern ourselves safety model aviation becoming more costly obtain surance75c 1975 over $250 1978 best way hold down costs reduce claims means improved FLYING SAFETY Another item discussed re districting lower Michigan District Ill AMRCC Michigan very much favor proposal effect has forwarded AMA HQ members Executive Council asked Wayne Yeager some research other clubs obtain feelings this time have very little said against item will certainly come up April Coun cil Meeting against pro posal either club individual would like hear fortunate enough have seventh president AMA seated same banquet table Kenneth Held served AMA some time ago interest still very keen real pleasure meet him wife quite time discussing old Joe Ott kits also got meet Karen Toebe Vice Pres ident WINGS husband Carl WO MEN INTER-NATIONAL GLIDER SOAR ING very fine group ladies en couraging participation women sport Lila Stamm president Joan Nolte secretary-treasurer Anyone inter ested becoming part up-and-coming organization can contact Karen 6128 Marscot Dr Lansing Ml 48910 Ladies chance become member fine spirited group dont fly can join am sure would welcome support Just received nice letter Blue Eagles RC Show Team Webster MN Jim Taylor manager out sticks need show put let Jim know can write him RR 1 Box 167C Webster MN 55088 unable make infamous Toledo Conference did get good report some local club members lucky enough make show may already know Lansing CARDS presented AMA Award Excellence feel award has earned just handed July1978 65 picture illustrates variety Scale models recent Jamboree Karen Toebe WINGS VP Johnny Clem ens AMA President out group selected CARDS basis example leadership abili ty creativity attitude have set example should proud Dis trict VII deserving award happy make possible receive wish could have make presentation month would like introduce Bill Rohring Associate Vice President Michi gan Bill has pilot since 16 graduate University Michigan spent some time Air Force discharged 1st Lieutenant has flown sev eral different planes including B-25 C-46 His modeling experience goes back 1940 has done types Rub ber Power RC Bill regular contestant Glider contests holds LSF Level II Bill member EAA NSS serves AMA Leader Member AVP Bill lives St Joseph MI operates Rohring Clothing area need some new threads give Bill call Ill bet can fix up again fortunate have concerned dividual serve District VII Bill member past president Whirlwinds South western Michigan Arkansas siana Menico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District viii Vice-President 2933 Blanlrenship Wichita Falls IX 76308 Aasooats vico-Preddent Buzz Averitl 9117 La Barranna NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Suipluar LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohane Dr. N Lirnie Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Boo 545 Ridardson TX 75090 Just got home San Antonio ARCS hosted district meeting RC conjunction contest good crowd dinner meeting am sure meeting Mexican dinner brought people out re servations 120 believe came did enjoy meeting hope able explain some workings AMA aired some problems may have brought light methods get things done utilizing AMA channels Clif Hill ARCS thanks hosting gave chance meet old friends greet new friends district AMA display booth getting work out has Ard Enid OK missed show because shipping delay scheduled Wichita Falls Hous ton keep being disappointed check early its use hope delays kept minimum did get San Antonio meeting have problem question just need know something dont sit itdrop line Let try help Ill assist can cant Ill find out best put writing way should no misunderstanding will getting around district again contests year Dont yet know will going Distance has bearing Ac writing plan Abllene June 10-11 Oklahoma City April 29-30 Dallas Richardson possibly Fort Worth May 7 So look next contest go could able make will contests district miss district look Lake Charles Nats Once again some people complaining about Nats being back yard Now jumping Nats Committee dont come up site think appointing committee will come up site satisfy another committee put off someone else As far am concerned member Nats site committee need find site write HQ about site will checked out HQ Nats Committee sites will considered sitting duff trying get another committee wont get done may ease conscience thats am happy Lake Charles will host Nats 1978 Lake Charles central sitesouthern central District VIII will force hospitality south central city outdoes northern site have Only suggestion can make what John Embry Bo Hinch rest LARKS did Act yourself find site like maybe will un happy instead See LAKE CHARLES 1978 NATS tolorado 0 Kansas 0 Nebraska h Dakota 0 South Dakota ixWyonunt DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-Presidest 105 Walds Circle Believije NE 68005 Asuociate Vjce-Pnesdenna C5rartes Brannon 2220 Marirrosa Bred. Casper WY 826Cr Gerald Oeneuu 6464S Andes Praco Aruora Co 80016 Mao Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SO 57350 Lonnie Kroeber 1754 S 9th Fargo ND 58102 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NE 68104 Jim OReitty 4760 N Barrio Wrdnira KS 67220 Last month column started out trip Sioux City talk about snow Since has rained Chuck Brannon AVP Wyoming reports rain wind condi tions During last month have privileged go Sioux Falls SD Washing ton DC twice Lincoln NE places around Omaha/Council Bluffs area During next three weeks stops sched uled Denver CO Long Beach CA Wichita KS sure will nice weather clears up can start being busy Sioux Falls trip prompted Donovans 12th Annual Model Airplane Show number categories including gas-powered tractors RC cars rockets Control Line mod els Scale models helicopters trains doll houses Radio Control models club dis plays represented club display concept appealing gives excellent opportunity re view club scrapbooks full press clippings wide variety promotional ideas An excellent idea comes Donovan Radio Control Club South Dakota group club logo reproduced line drawing sheet paper complete structions mailing address coloring contest colored entries mailed displayed restaurants stores over town Hundreds state-wide entries came 50 finalists dis played various times club 66 Model Aviation lay plane Show Sioux Falls Bill Rohring Dist VII Associate VP Some Flying Eagles Sioux Falls club display winners veroon Marpnam flis elemaster Note club logo used coloring contest First place winners top L-R Pat Corrigan Ed Prohaska Lowayne Godsen Darrell Simmer bottom L-R Scott Boettcher John Ross Rod Anderson Mark Toban next Executive Council meeting Long Beach seems natural take advantage opportunity stop Den ver gives chance meet AMA members district officers area Jer ry Deneau AVP-CO has arranged meet ings leave Denver two days want take time early say thank opportunity Jerry Denver clubs enthusiasm courtesy Input some items next Council agenda seem recurring topics First budgetldues review possibility dues increase first six years may enough will always open constructive thoughts fi nances Redistricting Nats sites permanent site museum FAI team selection com mittees also perpetual topics Thoughts subjects others welcome send club newsletters viewpoints topics such above please dont stop assured letter well read appreciated Reminder districts table top display available use Remember ap preciate club emblems decals patches put display District meetings should forgotten Contact Paul Kegel Fargo Jerry Deneau Denver Both meetings next October Sioux Falls SD has expressed interest hosting meeting next spring look ing Kansas location future get-to gether Congratulations Mike Olsen Fargo ND new member Speed Advisory Committee Arirto 0 taliloriri 0 Hw,i x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 25111 Armour Lane Redoods Beach CA 90278 Associate Vico-Presideets Rolsor Barnes 98-1080 Komo Mai Once Aiea HI 96701 Glen, Canter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alec Shisolm 1100 West Share Fresno CA 93711 Ed Hagenlin 2751 N Canpbell Aeenoe Tureon AZ 85719 J0h, Pond 4269 Syoko Circle Seas Jose CA 95136 Betty Strean 3723 Soawden Acenue Long Beach CA 90808 GrangerWilliarns 181 Pasenee Street San MarcosCA 92069 appears Executive Council going have take another look dues crease proposed passed winter ses sion Since action insurance figures 1978 have come news bad Its going cost AMA $250 per member provide coverage Several things must realized Besides insurance rate increase have increase rent Furthermore employees permanent staff HQ need raise least keep inflation also get raise course zero ad ded zero dollars doesnt impact budget too heavily Seriously some changes must made AMA will become insolvent doesnt require math major figure out Junior Senior membership $300 bargain $250 goes insurance company Take away 1 3c mailing license youve got little left area bears investigating Furthermore $300 approved increase Open dues barely covers huge jump insurance rates 1978 based 1977 dues few words 1978 huge deficit year looks like $300 increase going have reconsidered reserve fund rapidly shrinking time has come bite bullet raise dues level will insure continuance AMA Been busy month since last report Besides working AMA booth San Gabriel Valley RC Flyers mall show attend ed couple specially-called meetings safety seems field county prop erty thus open public no vice flier veteran flier rub elbows problem novice rule has ready-tofly model has no knowledge fly Hes apt fuel attempt takeoff over head someone head doesnt know what frequency control let alone meaning frequency SGVFs attempting work out some thing kind people can con trolled public property Pylon flying al being studied eye putting some workers safer position also found time attend meeting South Bay Airmasters largely U-Control oriented club meeting conducted President Paul Walker ran several fa miliar faces including Lonnie Cope flies lot Indoor says various cate gories fliers cant mix know Utah State Aeromodelers have branches acti vity club separate vice-presi dents division Besides above activity found time get back Boston 82nd running famous marathon accepted entry managed complete good time As soon arrived back Los Angeles seemed attended Ex ecutive Council meeting Long Beach meeting taking place day after ing written Ill report May report Ive approved appointment famed Combat flier Charlie Johnson FAI Combat team selection committee com mittee set up provide guidelines team selection methods coordinate FAI Combat matters general Im still need names AVP re placement Arizona Ive received couple would like sos can have large selection Anybody interested THERMALS Alaska o ana or roqlcn XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Assodate Vice-Presideeta Al Cslner 1807 Seen Elm Pocatello ID 83201 SImon Once. Rt 1 Soc 48 Boadejew MT 59015 Clarence C Naught Rt 5 Soc 16 Coca dAlene ID 83814 Ed McCullough 535 S 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Reao 26808 Done Court Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Street Redmond WA 98052 month will pass some helpful hints will use club have others fall same vein let know will use fu ture best ideas has used successfully recently will help ev ery clubs pocketbook origin idea known Strat-O-Bats Boeing Hawks have used very successfully year us aware high cost tro phies especially comes time put contest fun fly other activity nice awards desirable uncommon spend hundreds dollars trophies single event Howard Phillips president Boeing Hawks has developed idea recycling trophies science Basically idea obtain trophies people no longer interested keeping using modeling activities Howard has gone step further just getting modelers clean out closets Last month Howard put notices company paper local newspap er asking anyone having trophies willing give good cause call him explained non-profit club engaged modeling activities kinds trophies needed response terrific Howard now has upward 250 trophies basement has lot stor ies tell about activity maybe some time can get him relate some best ones us Howard interchanges parts cleans up puts new plates trophies come up usable items groups events ready go About biggest expense plate occa sional new topstill fraction cost new trophies Some has received 36 high some silver cups addition common types does work Quite well Some peo ple object some having mixed types tro phies table give-away time display home no way tell what others looked like small amount work involved can done incentive Give try sup ply immense Some people district occasionally have trouble something ask AMA HQ number incidents hear about has dropped nil last three years once something does go wrong some ideas help things dont go right First prevention requesting things HQ put thing want asking separate piece paper AMA HQ big operation spread Out number rooms combine lot things letter makes things complicated takes time HQ same thing goes questions asking Split up topics put different pieces paper Also important sure name address piece paper just envelope Second dont get some kind swer three weeks follow up quiry specific Tell what asked Give much information can Remember some times year mail comes HQ trunk loads Lastly follow-up doesnt get re sponse call HQ West Coast before 8 AM will cost less buck will before 11 AM call sure specific about what calling about Remember work load split up segments subject handled people fails call district Vice President July1978 67 JUNIO FLIGHT / ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 AMA INDOOR POSTAL WINNERS CEILING HOPPER CONTEST DRAWS GOOD ENTRIES ENGLISH BROThERS WIN 1ST & 3RD IN RI STICK AND Nt GLIDER EVENT ENDS IN TIE Some very good times sent con testants Academys first Indoor Postal Contest youngsters 16 under 33 entrants Stick event 23 Glid er times adjusted 35 feet ceil ing differences using NIMAS fudge factor Graham Davitt 14 Bramhope Leeds England won Stickevent fine flight 645 35 feet flying EZB own design Collin DiMalo 14 Los Angeles CA second 603 flying very light EZB 30 feet Ian Davitt 16 took third 620 35 feet Glider event tie resulted David Turgeon 11 San Diego CA two-flight total 466 seconds under 22 4 ceiling total J001 West 15 Simsbury CT 583 under 35 both result ing adjusted scores 583 Graham Davitt England scored again third 514 David flew modified Whitman Easy Joel Renger Boxy Grahams glider own design time all-balsa model plastic prop 4000 feet above sea level Johnny dad fly half-time show during NMSU bastketball games Hey Now isnt something wish congratulate everyone en tered lots other good flights complete story will next sue AMA OUTDOOR FF CONTEST ENDS MAY 31 Finish up flights send times Ed Whitten end June inclusion Academys SPRING EARLY BIRD Free Flight Postal Contest VINTAGE AEROS NEW BEGINNERS MODEL BUILDING & FLYING PROGRAM Hey gang good things coming way VINTAGE AERO model kit manufac turing firm New Jersey really interested helping us has developed complete low-cost package clubs schools new program one-shot deal de signed help beginners progress Junior modelers program has tested 4-H groups $15 bulk pack consists materials plans instructions 15 Mini Square Things well-written very useful structors Guide covers setting up course building flying contests several display sheets basic aerodynamics Eagle Award Certificates Merit modeler four Vintage Aero kits advanced models contest prizes VINTAGE AERO well helping groups sponsor contests 13 Miniprofile scale models especially like Nesmith Cougar prestigious Glastonbury Connecticut Modelers has scheduled first formal event June 18th contest Models may scratch-built Miniprofile kits Other manufacturers will possibly join offer kits similar manner certainly hope Progress VINTAGE AEROs program will reported Earl VanGorder Flying Models magazine new column begin ners Junior modelers told things catching Well give word latest doings JUNIOR FLIGHT too about kids taking sue favorite teachers school asking him get touch Phil Koopman Vintage Aero 1 Glen Tenafly NJ 07670 201-568-7955 Vintage Aero does sell retail bulk pack ages available hobby shops can purchased directly institutions RON WILLIAMS NEW BOOK heres something else right down alley hardcover book published Simon & Schuster introduces INDOOR building flying will take step wonderful step way youngsters simplest beginning model through Easy Bs Pennyplanes Manhattans experts International Class FAI microfilm job coming book first mentioned March 1976 issue STAR SKIPPERS Ive watched its progress everything cov ered will beautifully clear drawings full instructions fascinating anecdotes let what modeling fraterni ty about What relief will newcomers ask questions roll motor stick tube See book pour microfilm See book Yes indeed Ill recommend new book just way recommended John Kauf manns FLYING HAND LAUNCHED GLID ERS published William Morrow & Co Ive seen lot model airplane how-to books day two far can fully recommend others try cover too much result fail cover anything adequately BUILDING THE GUMDROP Once again wed like mention can receive complete set series appeared over past several months build really good SRPSM Simple Rub ber Powered Stick Model Its name course Gumdrop would make very good club school project just self youre way out boondocks Just send Ed Whitten SOc coin stamps cover Xeroxing mailing costs OBJETS DART Speaking Ron Williams reminds us should tell during entire month March several Indoor models exhibition works art indeed Allan Stone Gallery New York City What kind models Indoor Flying Scale Indoor Endurance types Now art galleries business sell pieces art Yes four sold Interestingly very tractive Scale models went unsold Three shim mering microfilm models two FAIs Baby ROG Manhattan Formula Cab sold models displayed sold flown often FAI having flown 30 minutes Manhattan Rons famous Yeloise sold highest amount $600 Weve always known good quality models combination exquisite work manship intrinsic beauty Now have another reason keeping out rafters collectors items sold its own glass case things beauty enjoyed long long time lit tle sad however artistic attri bute flight has denied Thats guys gals see next month 68 Model Aviation III oi LdsCruces NM scratch-built Super Sleek Streek Johnny placed 23rd 1094 50 gym Thats pretty good
Edition: Model Aviation - 1978/07
Page Numbers: 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68
AIR SHOW TEAM STATUS REPORT Now barely year old AMA Air Show Team program boasts total 20 teams coming 1978 flying season 20 teams represent some 205 AMA members nine districts 13 states 12 active teams 1977 responsible promoting model aviation general public across country presenting over 232 performances before thousands pleased spectators sides educational informative flying dem onstrations original routines created volving highly skilled well-choreographed aerial ground acts elaborate sound costuming cases Besides hours practice build ing some Show Teams constantly working new ideas different types aircraft new acts entertain audiences sure mental telepathy two Show Teams have come up flying Big Macthe first designed Kelly Eberle Flying Dutchmen Aero Team Control Line International Toy Show Philadelphia last September second designed built Bob Roach Spirit America Air Show Team Radio Control 24th Annual Toledo Exposition Building flying beginnings Air Show Teams interest spacious new shopping malls now welcome team static displays teams averaged two five sta tic shows month thus giving good exposure creating interest aeromodeling during long non-flying winter During static display STARS Air Show Team North Star Mall San Antonio Texas random samplings interviews indicated over 25000 people visited various dis plays merchants mall indicated sharp rise modeling-related sales di rect result show Thats least ASTs effortsamong other rewards requests air shows mayor Lytle Texas Chamber Commerce representative Castroville Texas RC Club representative Tampico Mexico hobby shop owner Austin Texas representative Piper Aircrafts Agricul tural Division Its plain see interest model aviation Texas growing Air Show Teams help generous industry sponsors hold full pro grammed flying shows demonstrations mod el building classes lectures static shows interviews television radio model aeronautics promoted general newspapers cover ing events detail type equipment used kinds equipment needed build models future picture 50 show teams across country promoting model aviation new concept Academy has al ready received over 70 requests become AMA/H IA Air Show Teams Although qualifi cation requires great deal skill profession alism promotional ability hopes high ASTs will quadruple number per formance 78 Meanwhile following merely sam pling type response show teams have received date aeromodelers program helps publi cize hobby has brought great recrea tional enjoyment young old alike source great optimism view quickening pace American life esentative Gus Yatron Pennsylvania Congressional Record Model aviation much ticipated have provided us group men can work closely com ing events John Parker Chapter President American Business Clubs Reading Pennsylvania can assured future new members hobby will come out ranks because show J Davis President Reading Jaycees Inc Reading Pennsylvania next page Crowds what AMA Air Show Team Program aboutgives general public chance witness first-hand excitement chal lenge air-modeling mixture specialty aircraft such flying doghouse flying lawnmower flying flag plus scale conventional models makes well-rounded shows Picture exhibition put Florida Air Show Team AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President end Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 have undoubtedly stimulated terest hobby us T M Bermingham Pony Federation Chief Y Indian Guides Camden County New Jersey people attendance enjoyed show youngsters asked contact reference joining model club Sam Protto Chairman Twp Spring Festival Committee Reading Pennsylvania Never before have met people went out way help us Judith Dolan Field Producer KidsWorld Productions Miami Florida demonstration both entertain ing informative sure en joyed comments di rected us Jeanann Skoraszewski Media Boy Scouts Troop No 103 Fleetwood Pennsylvania pleasure produce two very fine segments Metro Magazine aired October 23rd November 13 1977 - segment approximate ly 15 minutes duration may add greatly enhanced Magazine program Charles J Adams Public Affiars Berks Broadcasting Co Reading Pennsylvania audience approximately 1000 captivated show personally re ceived untold number comments ac claiming performance Robert Hohenbrink Airport Mgr Delphos Airport Corp Fly-in everything youd expect good air showloops rolls steep dives precision flying dogfight. Denis Collins Sports Writer Miami Herald Miami Florida show delighted young young Fighter Forum Homestead Air Force Base obvious see effort pride team takes its performances professionalism displayed program received favorable comments both team planning committee CoL Harold V Walsh Commander New Jersey Air National Guard Atlantic City New Jersey received several telephone calls asking address noticed show ex cited comment almost anything else done day . gave great pleasure thousands people Alexis DuPont President Colonial Flying Corp Museum Inc Tough kenamon Pennsylvania put tremendous show inmates stunt flying acrobatics racing mock combat plus lot funny ma terial crash program Bruce Baker Recreation Milanaire Federal Correctional Institution Milan Michigan community added genuine type recreation both adults children also gave Girl Scouts leaders excellent experience through organ izational efforts sponsors Charles E Bartlett Mayor Bowling Green Ohio Board Directors MCARC has asked express its gratitude ganization agreeing participate program Air Show Family Day held benefit MCARC Monroe Karasik President Montgomery County Assoc Retarded Citizens Inc Silver Spring Maryland show team did magnificent job again year behalf Director Operations Major General Ellis would like express appreciation of us attended years picnic Major John R Lippolt Chief Personnel/Administration Headquarters United States Air Force Washington DC show always high- lights day appreciated encontinued page 61 Independently developed Tor Team purposes two Macs left RC version flown Spirit America Air Show Team Toledo OH above CL version flown Flying Dutchmen Aero Team Reading PA * ** *** ** *** * ** *** ** ** * *** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **I ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 DIDJA EVER STOP TO THINK Think puzzled archeologists future will dig up petrified model airplanes will probably puzzled over nested what ate Oh yesand reproduced course will have seen midair collision between two model planes THAT SURE MAKES LOT OF LITTLE ONES RELIGION ENTERS INTO MODEL BUILDING modeling friends surprised exclaiming quit trading hobby shop because religious differ ences shop owner worshipped moneyand broke FROM MY OWN EXPERIENCE Being poor certainly no disgrace sure heck inconvenient! ALASPOOR LASS wife thoughtless modeler com plained first met took outthen took inand now takes granted TOGETHERNESS CARRIED TOO FAR avid modeler bragged wife did everything together went through school together got mar ried raised three kids together went model club meetings together went Out flying together wentto hobby shops together spent fam ily money bunch new model equip mentthey went out got divorce together KEN WILLARD AND THE QUEEN MARY evening April 22nd banquet held aboard beautiful historic ocean liner Queen Mary dockside Long Beach California occasion KEN WILLARD could honored friends AMA Hobby Industry honor dignified Ken being inducted AMA MODEL AVIATION HALL OF FAME As AMA President very great pleasure representing entire member ship AMA presenting Ken plaque indicating considered among worthy modelers great country honor presentation doubly rich since done presence two other esteemed Hall Famers CARL GOLDBERG NAT POLK Ken Willards Evening fun things weve done long time Since Ken has great sense humor first part pro gram done form roast merriment present case cant quite place Ken writes very popular column RC Modeler magazine under title SUNDAY FLIER hand some guy featured cover October 76 issue Model Aviation magazine Congrulations nice guy KEN WILLARD PEOPLE ARE SURE HARD TO UNDERSTAND WEAK SIGNALS Toledo always run terrific raffle great RC confer ence year chancing off bunch ra dios such donated bunch generous manufacturers guess will never know winners serious just won 5-channel radio overheard him say Boy what waste money bought fifteen bucks worth raffle tickets took ONE win radio NEWSLETTERS RECEIVED IN BETTER SHAPE May issue MODEL AVIATION magazine offered suggestion sure folded no envelope newsletters arrival no postal damage YOUR RECEPTION OF THE SUGGESTION resulting SAFE ARRIVAL OF THE MAIL has EXCELLENT suggestion cinch corner folded newsletter piece Scotch tape instead staples stands reason tape nearly likely snag postal machines staples Proving wisdom have al ready received about 60 newsletters prepared way month EVERY ONE IN PERFECT SHAPE mailman just dropped off another bunch newslettersthe 12 taped suggested perfect shapeand ones just staple torn bad ly dedicated newsletter editors am sure put effort love masterpiece editing art ed enough want arrive good readable condition HAVE SPOKEN POSTAL SUGGESTION BRINGS NEW FRIEND As result postal suggestion May MODEL AVIATION magazine received very warm friendly informative letter RUSSELL MILLAR AMA 38453 Postal Service clerk San Angelo TX Millar described machines handle mail just troubles can gin strongly suggests clubs bundle newsletters other mass mailings bundles IN-TOWN OUT-OF-TOWN mail pieces mailed loose unbun dIed little support keep un wrinkled Bundling provides support least part trip wrinkled folded over letter natural jam damage AMAer Millar has another very good sug gestion urges club secretaries newslet ter editors contact local post offices talk mail handlers eagerness have make job easier will play right hands get mail its des tination better shape Millar also says might inquire mail hand lers workload lightest present mail time Besides being good guy offering us help postal problems Russell Millar some personal thanks offer us serve others through hob much appreciated might serve remind thank hobby/sport realize helping enjoy what IMPORTANT CHARTERED CLUB LIST want club mailing list contests exchange newsletters withthe May June issues MODEL AVIATION complete current list AN EARL WILSON QUOTE Seems us spend lifetime going bed sleepy get ting up INTENSE ACTIVITY INVOLVING AMA Please enjoy knowledge long active concerned sport/hobby groups entire world AMAs other-than-contest participation early part year has fantastic sometimes almost frantic AMA has represented large impressive display booth SOUTHWEST MODELERS SHOW Dallas january WRAMS SHOW White Plains NY February TOLEDO WEAK SIGNALS CONFERJuly1978 59 IEN WILLARD left inducted AMA MODEL AVIATION HALL OF FAME AMA President Johnny Clemens banquet Willards honor aboard Oueen Mary docked Long Beach CA ENCE Toledo OH course MACS SHOW Long Beach CA INTER NATIONAL MODELER SHOW Los Angel es April An AMA DISTRICT VII MEETING hosted great folks CARDS Club Lansing Michigan March 25th Along meeting banquet CARDS put EXPO Show beau tiful models April 1st date 495th RC SQUADRON again host AMA DISTRICT MEETING Westford MA feature District meeting induction long-timer BERT POND AMA HALL OF FAME CARDS 495th RC SQUADRON represent ative best chartered clubs AMA Both have outstanding leadership club spirit AMA District X Vice President JIM SCARBOROUGH hold DISTRICT X MEETING April 29th conjunction INTERNATIONAL MODELERS SHOW Los Angeles Further involvement AMA included attending COMMITTEE FOR INTER NATIONAL AEROMODELING Bureau meet ing FAI-World Paris March 30-31 JOHN CLEMENS JOHN WORTH LAIRD JACKSON multitude other meetings special interest groups var ious shows forth also required AMA representation During same period time AMA held NATIONALS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING Dallas January 21st AMA EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING Hous ton January 28th another COUNCIL MEETING February 18th Dulles Air port Washington DC still another COUNCIL MEETING aboard Queen Mary Long Beach April 21st AMA also involved HOBBY INDUSTRY OF AMERICA TRADE SHOW Houston Janu ary 27th through February 1st OUTSIDE OF ALL THAT AMA HASNT DONE MUCH LATELYIII GOOD GRIEFIII IT IS HARD TO HAVE FAITH business personal taxes must pay multitude forms paperwork must filled out prove facts following shakes faith Employers Quarterly Federal Tax Return needed filled out submitted about same time column needed go magazine just filled out tax form Form 941 found following instruc tions Please use form dont have form get Internal Revenue Service Office Now heck would know needed form didnt have form read instructions GOOD GOSH WE ARE ALL IN TROUBLE! trend modeling toward much larger scale modelsbut cars must use take flying site much sinaI lerI Darned poor planning Id say ARE THE GIANTS TAKING OVER Since mentioned much larger e like trend scale models previous paragraph thought few words comment would amiss guess BUD NOSEN has probably much fluence anyone movement toward popularity models around 100 inches span upward Bud manufactures ex cellent line large models plant Two Harbors Minnesota Two Harbors way small quiet community little east Duluth talked Bud Weak Signals Con ference Toledo again phone few minutes ago comments teresting First burst big-bird busi ness has required Nosen increase man ufacturing facility 7000 sq ft Second Bud says completely sold out rest year other words has hand orders can fill year next year doesnt mean out luck big-uns bag cause bunch manufacturers showing big planes WRAMS TOLEDO MACS Shows lot chatter being generated new popularity giant model planes Are safe Will influence insur ance unfavorably Will creat problems regarding flying sites Are really easier fly Will cost material hold number models built down will size thing stop will will courts insurance companies draw line tween AIRCRAFT MODEL AIR CRAFT things have little dull club meetings lately think would very interesting very progressive contribu tive form some club programs around bigplane problems knows what dis cussions YOU generate might help us solve new BIG problem talking Bud Nosen interested hearing him say concerned about trend toward larger heavier aircraft especially trend toward larger heavier engines said limiting designs planes could flown 60 engine wingspan about 100 inches would like consider problems created larger aircraft might like consider easier control cause cannot change direction attitude quite quickly smaller models can also trimmed fly little slower means ones us no longer have lightning reflexes youth could ac curately control beast other side coin tells us kinetic energy developed larger heavier machine could destructive An obvious fact large aircraft going crowd lets pray doesnt happen would probably strike people small model course smaller model would probably going faster sure lot things consid er IF YOU HAVE DEFINED OPINIONS would help certainly submit AMA VICE PRESIDENT YOUR DIS TRICT will find name address issue MODEL AVIATION section District Reports Contacting columnists particular interests ALL THE MODEL PUBLICATIONS would another way exchanging thoughts fellow fliers CLUB NEWS LETTER another fine way heard make sure club exchanging newslet ters other active clubs please always remember THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU BUILD INTO YOUR MODEL PLANE IS S-A-F-E T-YAND THE WAY YOU PRACTICE IT JUNIOR OFFICERSGOOD IDEA progressive Charter Clubs US FLYING DUTCHMEN AEROMODELERS Club Reading PA always gain something newsletter AIR MAIL time its reminder good move part club have JUNIOR OFFICER officers make sure young folks have voice possibly some projects own FLYING DUTCHMENS Junior President RICK GERMANN enjoyed report newsletter also en joyed spirited visit some Dutch men Toledo colorful bunchI MOST INTERESTING QUOTE FROM TV often-irreverent show ALL IN THE FAMILY Archie Bunker made interesting declaration said GOD dont make no mistakes got GOD THE WINGS OF AMA B LESS EM Lansing Michigan AMA District VII meeting EXPO Show ban quet spent some very pleasant moments couple angels know must angels because among active members WINGS WINGS stands Womens Inter-national Glider Soaring unique organization WINGS club made up members over country contrast usual form just local membership fact ladies active RC Soaring Glider participants also makes WINGS unique 20-some active members fliers contribute original idea forming WINGS cooked up Bar bara Robinson Karen Toebe Margaret Gill Barbara Henon SOAR Nats Lockport Illinois 1974 Most amazing fact hard enough keep local bunch together headed same direction hold group together scat tered over country unbelievable doing pair WINGS enjoyed getting visit Lansing past present officers club among prime movers organizers club KAREN TOEBE BARBARA ROBINSON great-gals belong WINGS also CARL TOEBE BOB ROBINSON belong CARDS Club Lansing OUTSTANDING AMAersl NEWSLETTER THAT COMMUNICATES newsletter MONMOUTH MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB over New Jer sey way always informative especially ad mire editor HENRY GOEDKOOP listing ALL AMA District II officers newsletter AMA member should know serves him contact case have suggestion question just plain ole ax grind Henry listed names addresses phone numbers about YOUR district GET HELP WITH ENDING MIKE NASSISE editor WING TIPS WING BUSTERS MAC Hanson MA ended May editorial effort way like said simply Keep nose up tail down ******all now****** 60 Model Aviation cant pg 58 Susan M Kenney VP Social Activities NASA Employees Club Washington DC past highlight picnic James C Borre Group Operations Sup Toys R Us Inc Beltsville Maryland Air Show certainly highlights picnic enjoyed everyone y Augustine Picnic Co-Chairman Computer Sciences Corporation Falls Church Virginia hundred four students able enjoy fine air show Kranning Dir Recreation Indiana Boys School Plainfield Indiana Im pleased people willing spend day working worthwhile cause Its highly commendable C L Todd Campaign Chairman United Way San Antonio Texas Already success story dedication men women Air Show Teams devoting own time money effort should applauded Thanks enthusiasm model aviation flying high AMA CLUB REPORT As December 31 1977 46 clubs now have memberships 100 Club 1330 0140 0329 0116 0575 0551 StateMembers Orange Coast RCCA374 Pioneer RCCIub IncCA324 DCRCMD260 BIRDS IncCA231 Valley Forge Signal SeekersPAi 94 Greater Pittsburgh Aero RCers PA162 VAi 60 CAiS 7 NJ 154 CA 1 43 VAi 42 TXi 41 CAi 39 0641 Tidewater RC Inc 0154 San Gabriel Valley RC League 0428 0122 0636 0623 0162 0617 0347South Shore RC 0371Signal Seekers RC 0188No Connecticut RC 0502Goodyear MAC 0218Suncoast Aeromodelers 0703Mid-Hudson RC Soc 0597Middle Tenn RC Soc 0247Chicagoland RC Modelers 0528 Tulsa Glue Dobbers Inc 0444 Blue Angels MAC 0340495thRCSquadron 0334 Prince Georges RC TXi 36 MAi 35 MIi 35 CTi 34 OHi 34 FL133 NY127 TNi 27 Inc ILi 26 OKi 25 NYi 24 MAi 23 MDi 19 0413Central Jersey RCNJi19 0163South Bay Soaring Soc CA-i 14 0455Long Island Drone SocNYii3 0285Ft Wayne Flying Circuits Inc INill 0773Arizona RCSoc IncAZlb 0156San Jose Wavemasters RC Inc CAi 10 0274Suburban Aero Club Chicago ILi 08 0667Milwaukee Flying ElectronsInc WIi 08 0143RCBees IncCAi 07 0179Pikes Peak RCCOi 07 0463Penn Ave RCSocietyNY107 0524Western Ohio RK SocOHi 07 0152San Fernando Valley RC Flyers CAi 06 0468Rochester Aeromodelers SocNYi 05 0649Radio Aeromodelers Seattle WAi 03 0383Twin City RCMN102 0263Palos Park RC ILiQi 0129Torrey Pines Gulls Glider Club 0338 Cape Ann RC Model Club 0877 Austin RC Assn No Clubs 775 385 135 36 46 Total Clubs CAi 00 MAi 00 TXi 00 No Members 0-24 25-49 50-74 75-99 i00& over 1377 Rockland County RC Cordova Model Masters Northern Virginia RC Richardson RC Club So Alameda County RCers Manned Spacecraft Center RC GOING TO THE HATS READ THE FINE PRINT Wait Until Get May Too Late annual event known National Model Airplane Championships worlds biggest model meet enjoyed hun dreds always some end up unhappy cases unhappiness caused taking time read avail able information events operate official entry form part prob lem complex full fine print natural tendency set aside lateror maybe never Yet fine print has evolved over years necessary evil order help bring order what adds up lot complex information Unfortunately things days entry form information has become complicated because few people cause problems ignoring common sense fairness concerning rights privi leges others Consequently has become necessary impose tight deadlines restrict some activities make kinds special rules normally needed other model meets Much detail necessary simply cause numbers people involved typ ically over 2000 counting contestants help ers relatives friends obvious communications problems dealing especially dispersed oyer huge airfield time event runs week problems involving what happening day day location location say National Meet also known Nats isa very complicated operation mostly very orderly enjoyable experience make effort informed Nats entry form offers wealth information particular attention called some details information have overlooked ignored someto eventual disappoint ment Some people example simply show up Nats expect able parti cipate contestants regardless arrival time Most however have learned advance en try mail far easier significantly cheaper Others depend upon so-called late entry Nats through know far expensive saddest sit uation involves person doesnt realize deadlines varying event event late entry possibleand until cutoff time day Nats entry form has exact schedule dead lines Cutoff times have experimented year year variations have ever made much difference Almost al ways someone shows up few minutes too late deadlines made late practi cal still manageable cutoff time sharp has way because experi ence over years has shown no matter what time picked some people tend wait until last minute considerable disruption headquarters operations much overtime work year special attempt has made make requirements easier contestants careful reading Nets entry form still necessary avoid surprise possible disappointment Nats has gotten worlds biggest model meet man ageable tight planning time de mands upon participants know dont have problems enjoy Nats thoroughly dont bother come informed often disappointed Disap pointment avoidable unnecessaryread fine print Note Nats entry forms expected available AMA HQ mid-May Send stamped self-addressed envelope get deadline advance entry mail July 3postmarked later AMA PETITION TO FCC IN FINAL PREPARATION AMA Frequency Committee con junction AMAs legal counsel finaliz ing draft AMA petition filed Federal Communications Commis sion purpose requesting new fre quencies radio control activities total 30 frequencies being request ed including current seven 72 MHz area AMA petition granted would see 72 MHz frequencies perhaps ad ditional 10 would also see up 11 30-42 MHz area perhaps some 222224 MHz region Furthermore FM would July1978 61 AST REPORT joyed FCC PETITIONContinued permitted RC frequencies might al obtain some frequencies region above 400 MHz Obtaining frequencies 3042 MHz area would permit relatively easy eco nomical conversion 27 MHz equipment latter would freed pre sent CB interference problems life equipment would extended indefinitely AMA petition currently being re viewed RC industry leaders AMA Fre quency Committee members insure com pleteness views final version expected end June will submitted FCC estimated about year may follow before positive action can expected normal timespan basics government procedures produce end result timetable about year beyond what AMA leaders hoped back 1976 AMA members successful con vincing FCC existing 27 MI-lz RC fre quencies should given over CB use since time new administration has taken over Washington FCC offi cials 76 no longer scene has caused delays AMAs campaign seek new RC frequencies Now however stage set ef fort expand potential RC activity AMA Frequency Conmittee Gpti mistic full text AMA petition will published soon ready present FCC DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Pqaer District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vm-Predsu Robert C Brodeor 405 Ma, SOreet Nashox NH 03060 Raymond Gibooleso 39 High Snreen Old Tow, ME 04468 Charles H Luansyd PO Box 428 West Groton MA 01472 Al Nosotnik 4 Benerty Plate Norwalk CT 06850 George Parker 7 Pasl Or. Lee MA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Boldoc Orion Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbx 6 Laorel Aw. Kitoery ME 03904 Seems though theres always another column due usually happens comes spring outside activity meetings Council meet ings Today writing April 19th finds way yet another meeting Executive touncil time Long Beach Convention Center California have day-long meeting time per mits visit MACS Show being held same location following week International Model Show Los Angeles Convention Center being ably han dled old friend Bill Northrop time wish again thank Doug AlIred performance job often thankless RC Contest Board member District I know has put lot time job filled outa lot return question naires RC Board has always aware problems hopes RC fraternity WARM HEARTFELTTHANKS DOUG John Papageorge modeler since fore time possible back Dooling days Speed now involved RC Pylon another wish thank ser vices AVP Western Massachusetts John has eliminated plans take British prize man-powered flight has working long time because prize has won Gossamer Con dor Johns plans entry utilized prize winner conso lation now John will save lot Monokote future modeling efforts THANK YOU JOHN FOR THESE PAST EIGHT YEARS OF WORK AND SUPPORT Art Everett tied election AVP Southern Maine Bill Wilbur has declined favor Bill order have time personal modeling efforts Art has probably done modelers area AVP per capita bas will continue support sport already planning couple meets up Portland Maine area THANK YOU ART EVERETT must continue ask inputs column have contest coming up can give 60 days lead time let know Most clubs using sheet club paper list contests interest members great idea Speaking club papers have recently heard coupl clubs has some growing pains will come meet both Maine New Hampshire summer pass along what may some helpful suggestions success ful club Thankfully dont have lot flying site problems District YET SUGGEST THAT ALL CLUB NEWS LETTERS USE LOGO OR HEADING ON THE PAPER WITH THE CLUB NAME AND ADDRESS THAT MAY BE USED too often writer club newsletter seems assume everyone reading knows whats go ing Try little different format use some different spacing newsletters new will mean lot club other interested readers New Jersey New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Strnnt Bayside NY 11361 Auxocian Viee-Preeidusts Pete Biandrini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Oxoid Fifield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12068 John Grine 6387 Badger Lockyort NY 14094 Cliff Montplaisir 17 Ronary Smnrir NJ 07901 Jack Samnsarco 2062 Emerson Ave union NJ 07083 James Sleoghter Chief Crafts & Hobbies uSAF/EuROPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd. Syrasase NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS may amount jumping gun bit feel urge expound upon pet projects ie getting out VOTE very well write off poor showing AMA-ers election polls resigned ly attributing member apathy degree disciple Cause Effect such disposition problem will strike representing resounding cop out thirst Truth will remain unassuaged As ruled unre lenting urge locate isolate ANSWERS having logic side have given great deal thought reason monu mental disinclination AMA members vote Presidents V-Ps other offi cers humble opinion ANSWER problem found area TIMING suggestion ventured equal humility rearrange calendar divorce polling period dues paying time though will cost way postage No matter emphatic ally stress membership mail ing ballot need await sending dues money vast majority failing-to-vote members will either wait long too late vote count blending lassitude feeling futili ty end up just sending money in62 Model Aviation Joe Beshar current President Society Antique Modelers SAM recently appointed Electroflight subcommittee Federation Aeronautique Internation- Cunneclicol S Maice achusetts e New Hampshire ale latter position Joe will provide U S Rhude Island e vermont inputs thinking concerning international rules electric motor powered models shown 020 Astro-powered 2channel Buzzard Bombshell 36 span Cannon Radio weight 10 oz Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flyer has some else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft super vising flying prevent accident possibilities surance premium say lets have elections around June July dues season November December District like over 5000 members 793 valid votes cast ALL candi dates last 1977 Presidential election Can apathy ANSWER? feel about us favor let know PLEASE! SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL AMA SHOW TEAM gratifying learn AMA HQ re ceiving requests Districts information other available assistance concerning organization conduct local Show Teams such teams better off context bene fits realized through activities Much greater coverage possible through increase number teams considering travel expense required lesser num ber journey greater distances within District too thrill watch ing local stars go through paces DISTRICT II QUESTIONNAIRE District II membership meeting distribute blank questionnaire forms attendance find input results helpful Forexample returned following meeting WRAM Show Bill McClure President HACK ENSACK VALLEY RIC FLYERSelicited following comments response ques tions concerning things accomplished AMA local national levels creased communication between local clubs informal non-pressure level Rigid ganization mandatory meetings usually turn off people cause hard feelings Bill following say about what felt AMA should national level drive AMA have large corporations sponsor shows contests finance activities return gain advertising ad vantages Sample Hitachi Circus-Circus AMA doesnt individual clubs will Lets get Gravy Train other sport does itgolf boat racing footballyou name us Marcel Favetta same club also re sponded opinion lot still remains area obtaining greater news media coverage modeling activities Marcel also say Unfortunately feel too members AMA insurance coverage think AMA needs united grass roots approach whereby clubs well individual modelers recognize existence fellow fliers both AMA non-AMA living nearby areas believe idea Associations great cause hobby fun peo ple involved GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio syloaota Vigna III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahe Road Dayton OH 45429 Aaaooiate Voe-Peeodeot Joe Eiben 5192 Edeohoroc Lyohuist OH 44124 Francis Flohany 504 21st 50. Vienna WV 26101 bird Jackson 523 Meadombrook St David PA 19087 Edward Wisser 1521 Samnit St McKeesport PA 15131 No District Ill report month Delaware rict totumbia land h Carolica IVVirgioja DISTRICT REPORT John Spaldeng District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellorbin Street Lonitam MD 20801 Aasocate Vice-Proidesta charles Foreman 609 Pohito Rd. Mechanimnille VA 23111 V 8111 Helms 800 Tyvola Road Ctsarlotte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 08 19809 John Preston 7012 Etnira Court Falls Chard, VA 22042 Russelt Sandusky 1122 Ptaa Circle Joppa MD 2108s Past Yacobacci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayetnenille NC 28301 Some years ago asked confirm appointment Bob Sifleet posi tion District IV representative Free Flight FAI Program Committee did confirm selection some knowledge commitment FF dis cipline particularly FAI Program successful contestant parti cipant FAI Program 15 years Time passed Bob worked Com mittee good reports activities Some three years ago Bob chance move rural location just across state line still flew same club went same meetings worked suburbs Baltimore general went Marylander opportunity move consulted with committee chairman would able go work program chairman independently agreed lYe miles did make much difference since work representation still effective District IV No committee concerned problem Bobs contri bution work considerable con structive Some months ago Jerry Barnette Fred ericksburg VA questioned letter con tinuing have words District III resident speaking District IV actually rather upset apparently inferred cheating Free Flighters persist ing allowing Bob work com mittee Mr Barnette volunteered three other gentlemen district replace Bob point raised valid point rule because manner used describe work Bob Sifleet certainly constructive did feel phone calls letters would clear air Mr Barnette persisted checked Bob Bob talked three Free Flighters suggested Mr Bar nette said contacted anyone interested job Under circumstances reaction just dismiss matter point ruleno matter unpleasant ly put So heres chance let District IV members make determination Should District IV continue make use Bob Sifleet member FF FAI Selection Program Committee should re lieve him find someone side state line replace him Send votes AMA HQ attn Mich eline Madison comments welcome Howard Crispin reports formation committee within Radio Control Clubs Virginia try organize judging district action seems necessary important contest health district country So Ive elected reprint Howards entire report held quarterly meeting Radio Control Clubs Virginia Saturday afternoona long four hour session large number subjects discussed prime items radio interference judging interference problem gone over Joe Caporaletti PWRC Chuck Foreman intent concerned exhaust legal means solving problem Judging thoroughly exposed John would like assistance through column possible trying work out something sole struggle part named committee work Chuck Buhi Tidewater RC John Pres ton NVRC myself Rivanna RCC problem judging solution will explored two levelsregional state through RCCVa District IV AMA VPs assistance Shortly dissertation will mailed competitively active clubs outlining proposal detail inter im would like exposure summary 1 Form District IV judges group pro vide cadre personnel work Pattern Scale Sport Biplane competition 2 method recruiting people method suggested have active club subsidize minimum two people two would turn obliged work home club contests plus least other competition during season would also required attend seminar held judging skills judges would scheduled elected coordinator cause least inconvenience best utilization 3 Training information would hopefully relayed AMA publication Model Aviation some organized manner least seminar would held annually some central location 4 intent proposal fill urgent need district pre sently being filled national other regional activity 5 clubs interested working gether make program go should correspond views members committee prior 8 July 1978 date RCCVa meets would like able come August 26 District IV meeting say moving forward Members addresses Charles E BuhI 557 Princess Anne Rd Virginia Beach VA 23457 Howard Crispin Jr 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 John D Preston 7012 Elvira Ct Falls Church VA 22042 Initial approval delegates RCCVa obtained proposal will go clubs month Virginia will need help Sincerely Howard Crispin Jr Sec retary RCCVamore over July1978 63 Thank Howard John Chuck interest lets hope clubs get behind effort think should include Precision Aerobatics both Control Line Radio Write ideas Howard Dont forget plan Second Annu al District IV AMA meeting scheduled August 26 1978 Mechanicsville near Richmond Va Lots interesting things see hear later. Test flew B25 twin Webra 40s flaps retracts bomb drop last Sunday As Bishop said widow o Eeeeel! Alabama 0 Florida gia isoippi ro Rico VSouth Carolina eosee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 Sooth 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Aaodat Vic-Prsidnto John Bryson 400 Cooncil Cir. P0 8oo 1355 Tupelo MS 38801 Ridrad E Jackson 107 Whire Brad. Sanrnrerville SC 29403 Cirris Sober 5941 Wairer Road Columbus GA 31904 Aestrar Johoron 932 Banyao Dr. Deli-ap Bead FL 33444 Jim Lrkin 3252 Monte dOre Drive Hoooer AL 35216 Lujo Rodriguez 0-10 5th Sc Ent. Villa Rica Bapairron Puerto Rico 00619 John Workman 5321 Onercon Road Nastroille TN 37220 pretty girl Mississippi sends pic tures regularly permitting report happenings Meridian Mrs Mary Corbin wife Ray Corbin works Meridian MS Post Office important flier area sent snap Meridi club members recent air show Shown Harold Watson Bill Clay Mickey Thomp son Buddy Duerin have some other pictures air show can feature later Recently Birmingham ground broken Air Museum full sized air craft city fathers showed up including Mayor Vann ceremonies Birmingham Aeromodelers member Pat Hollack donated model RC Pietennol new museum Pictured club president Gary Tata sciore admiring model plane air pioneer Glenn Messer honored US Post Office last year pioneer flights carrying mail 20s Dont forget YOUR club wants some free national publicity send pic tures well run Club-of-the-Month DISTRICT V CLUB OF THE MONTH club featured once before 1974 old AMA monthly mailing AMA News Bob Sue Crysler beginning GCRC again now much larger finer AMA chartered club four years ago want present Gold Coast Radio Controllers Delray Beach Florida Mr Art Johnson AMA Associate VP State Florida newsletter editor has sent formation recent years GCRC has mushroomed busiest prestigious AMA clubs south Florida ONLY District V has OFFICIAL AMA show team Heres photo last year splendid show team L-R Irv Allison Ernie Kraft Terry Richter Art Johnson Mario Yederlinic Ben Roosen Bob Kitoon little airplanes lined up match other show team performs over gets great local publicity year GCRC features widely alded Gold Coast RC Jamboree Scale contoot zof rintvon vieni anoc rI W-rld War Scale oere last year-s winners L le Terry Richter Wayne Ripple Ray Colelli Lee Robinson Mario Yederlinic Jack Phaler year 1978 just finished another Jamboree WW Sport Scale 1st Ray Colelli Mario Yederlinic again Bob Temple Golden Age Scale Mr Bob Temple won first Gary Pal teer Bob Kitson Blue Max Fun Fly Terry Richter Ray Colelli Jerry Sto loff Shown above snap hero Mr Art Johnson AVP Florida big fat P-38 which flies equally well engine know because said did newsletter OK Dont drop Art. 64 Model Aviation twc ,,,, Yederlinic L Bob Kitsuri rsq piano club VP owns manufacturing busi ness Florida Bob gifted dental surgeon operates little Waco constantly auy LaOVIC 5.liGliULtO Johnson doing nice job helping Art newsletter relaxes flattening crashed models after fly-in above equloment .ire Pat above model plane working hard re cent contest doing paper work Cindy Bill Anger scoring RC Pattern flights cards Charlotte Johnson registrar Sally Yed erlinic refreshment committee Illinois 0 Indiana S Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Assoolans Vce-Pessdeot Danid S Ahlbarg 734 Acadia Rd. Valyaraiso IN 46382 Roger Geers 729 N 22nd St Dainty IL 62301 Robert GdI 216 Stately Lane Springfield IL 62704 Frank L Hughes 709 NE 44sf Sr Kansas City MO 64116 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr. Leuington KY 40504 Robert C Stagner 1828 Seiters Dr. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 PIrillip Sailinan 3021 Spring Valley Cr. Anderson IN 46011 Column time again last snow gone green grass coming flying fields being rolled few airplanes have up mall static shows scheduled went Bloomington IL last March 18 Sentral Illinois Radio Society SIRS club show excellent airplanes displayed several good enough competition Toledo Chicago Expo tried con vince seemed reluctant compete larger shows did see couple Toledo believe Jim Wat son placed Pylon Racer hope will bring few airplanes up Expo next October weekend went Rockford IL Rock Valley RC Flyers club show Cher ryvale Mall week after attend Executive Council meeting Peoria IL has mall show next weekend will about yearI have get some work done airplanes home Rockford show huge success sixth have has grown six contestants first time well over 100 now flying demonstration put before mall opened cluded big Du-Bro cardboard model heli copters other RC models newsletters receive comes Louisville Radio Control Club Ker ry Coyle secretary wrote up idea club worth repeating Ill copy directly newsletter Hey old timers LRCC Have noticed what has happening club past two years First new members sit over corner start talking everyone would listen building sailplane coming out Cheno weth Park fly Ed Tasman talked bearded friend going local pond try sailing foam boats Sunday afternoon people learned what Ed known long timesailing can fun Now several us have purchased dune buggies run around yards have nothing else What does have old timers go Floyds Fork week two get couple hours good old boyswell maybe nothing hope everything Because great interest radio con trol everything last 10 years almost anything have interest can oper ated little boxes flag Which brings point such variety interest club now would foolish take advantage Beginning year will let various groups club sponsor meet ings during summer months meet ings will held sites demon strations explanations can given interested particular field terest Everyone attendance will given chance fly drive sail whatever being demonstrated dont have particular inter est subject meeting month normal business will taken care abbreviated meeting monthly site Everything will spelled Out newslet ter before meeting feel site meetings will help everyone club understand what turns everyone else might see something didnt know could much fun Sounds like excellent program spread interest information belong Fox Valley Aero Club St Charles IL Most members RC fliers also have Control Line Free Flight fliers too club going have two asphalt runways put 16 feet wide 200 feet long hope have pictures next month Inwa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesuta nnsn VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris Dintrict VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Avenue Moscatine IA 52761 Asacciat c-Presider5a James 0 Clark RN 3 Cedar Rapds IA 52401 Prank Morrsssey 14100 W Perk Ace. New Berlin WI 53151 Tim Prow 11267 Saur Sterling Heighta MI 49078 Win Rohrnn 4494 Tanglewood Troil St Joseph MI 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Hoseerd Woyrse 1709 7th 5L NE. Rodnester MN 55901 Wayne Veuger 38235 Castle Ronrsiis MI 48174 District VII East Meeting now tory want thank Lansing CARDS hospitality also congratulate ability sponsor put gether EXPO II AMA meeting unfortunate weather didnt cooperate Im sure would have people take part models excel lent banquet super unfor tunate very few Control Line models displayed Will EXPO Ill same During AMA meeting discussion flying safety insurance problems costs held imperative concern ourselves safety model aviation becoming more costly obtain surance75c 1975 over $250 1978 best way hold down costs reduce claims means improved FLYING SAFETY Another item discussed re districting lower Michigan District Ill AMRCC Michigan very much favor proposal effect has forwarded AMA HQ members Executive Council asked Wayne Yeager some research other clubs obtain feelings this time have very little said against item will certainly come up April Coun cil Meeting against pro posal either club individual would like hear fortunate enough have seventh president AMA seated same banquet table Kenneth Held served AMA some time ago interest still very keen real pleasure meet him wife quite time discussing old Joe Ott kits also got meet Karen Toebe Vice Pres ident WINGS husband Carl WO MEN INTER-NATIONAL GLIDER SOAR ING very fine group ladies en couraging participation women sport Lila Stamm president Joan Nolte secretary-treasurer Anyone inter ested becoming part up-and-coming organization can contact Karen 6128 Marscot Dr Lansing Ml 48910 Ladies chance become member fine spirited group dont fly can join am sure would welcome support Just received nice letter Blue Eagles RC Show Team Webster MN Jim Taylor manager out sticks need show put let Jim know can write him RR 1 Box 167C Webster MN 55088 unable make infamous Toledo Conference did get good report some local club members lucky enough make show may already know Lansing CARDS presented AMA Award Excellence feel award has earned just handed July1978 65 picture illustrates variety Scale models recent Jamboree Karen Toebe WINGS VP Johnny Clem ens AMA President out group selected CARDS basis example leadership abili ty creativity attitude have set example should proud Dis trict VII deserving award happy make possible receive wish could have make presentation month would like introduce Bill Rohring Associate Vice President Michi gan Bill has pilot since 16 graduate University Michigan spent some time Air Force discharged 1st Lieutenant has flown sev eral different planes including B-25 C-46 His modeling experience goes back 1940 has done types Rub ber Power RC Bill regular contestant Glider contests holds LSF Level II Bill member EAA NSS serves AMA Leader Member AVP Bill lives St Joseph MI operates Rohring Clothing area need some new threads give Bill call Ill bet can fix up again fortunate have concerned dividual serve District VII Bill member past president Whirlwinds South western Michigan Arkansas siana Menico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District viii Vice-President 2933 Blanlrenship Wichita Falls IX 76308 Aasooats vico-Preddent Buzz Averitl 9117 La Barranna NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Suipluar LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohane Dr. N Lirnie Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Boo 545 Ridardson TX 75090 Just got home San Antonio ARCS hosted district meeting RC conjunction contest good crowd dinner meeting am sure meeting Mexican dinner brought people out re servations 120 believe came did enjoy meeting hope able explain some workings AMA aired some problems may have brought light methods get things done utilizing AMA channels Clif Hill ARCS thanks hosting gave chance meet old friends greet new friends district AMA display booth getting work out has Ard Enid OK missed show because shipping delay scheduled Wichita Falls Hous ton keep being disappointed check early its use hope delays kept minimum did get San Antonio meeting have problem question just need know something dont sit itdrop line Let try help Ill assist can cant Ill find out best put writing way should no misunderstanding will getting around district again contests year Dont yet know will going Distance has bearing Ac writing plan Abllene June 10-11 Oklahoma City April 29-30 Dallas Richardson possibly Fort Worth May 7 So look next contest go could able make will contests district miss district look Lake Charles Nats Once again some people complaining about Nats being back yard Now jumping Nats Committee dont come up site think appointing committee will come up site satisfy another committee put off someone else As far am concerned member Nats site committee need find site write HQ about site will checked out HQ Nats Committee sites will considered sitting duff trying get another committee wont get done may ease conscience thats am happy Lake Charles will host Nats 1978 Lake Charles central sitesouthern central District VIII will force hospitality south central city outdoes northern site have Only suggestion can make what John Embry Bo Hinch rest LARKS did Act yourself find site like maybe will un happy instead See LAKE CHARLES 1978 NATS tolorado 0 Kansas 0 Nebraska h Dakota 0 South Dakota ixWyonunt DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-Presidest 105 Walds Circle Believije NE 68005 Asuociate Vjce-Pnesdenna C5rartes Brannon 2220 Marirrosa Bred. Casper WY 826Cr Gerald Oeneuu 6464S Andes Praco Aruora Co 80016 Mao Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SO 57350 Lonnie Kroeber 1754 S 9th Fargo ND 58102 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NE 68104 Jim OReitty 4760 N Barrio Wrdnira KS 67220 Last month column started out trip Sioux City talk about snow Since has rained Chuck Brannon AVP Wyoming reports rain wind condi tions During last month have privileged go Sioux Falls SD Washing ton DC twice Lincoln NE places around Omaha/Council Bluffs area During next three weeks stops sched uled Denver CO Long Beach CA Wichita KS sure will nice weather clears up can start being busy Sioux Falls trip prompted Donovans 12th Annual Model Airplane Show number categories including gas-powered tractors RC cars rockets Control Line mod els Scale models helicopters trains doll houses Radio Control models club dis plays represented club display concept appealing gives excellent opportunity re view club scrapbooks full press clippings wide variety promotional ideas An excellent idea comes Donovan Radio Control Club South Dakota group club logo reproduced line drawing sheet paper complete structions mailing address coloring contest colored entries mailed displayed restaurants stores over town Hundreds state-wide entries came 50 finalists dis played various times club 66 Model Aviation lay plane Show Sioux Falls Bill Rohring Dist VII Associate VP Some Flying Eagles Sioux Falls club display winners veroon Marpnam flis elemaster Note club logo used coloring contest First place winners top L-R Pat Corrigan Ed Prohaska Lowayne Godsen Darrell Simmer bottom L-R Scott Boettcher John Ross Rod Anderson Mark Toban next Executive Council meeting Long Beach seems natural take advantage opportunity stop Den ver gives chance meet AMA members district officers area Jer ry Deneau AVP-CO has arranged meet ings leave Denver two days want take time early say thank opportunity Jerry Denver clubs enthusiasm courtesy Input some items next Council agenda seem recurring topics First budgetldues review possibility dues increase first six years may enough will always open constructive thoughts fi nances Redistricting Nats sites permanent site museum FAI team selection com mittees also perpetual topics Thoughts subjects others welcome send club newsletters viewpoints topics such above please dont stop assured letter well read appreciated Reminder districts table top display available use Remember ap preciate club emblems decals patches put display District meetings should forgotten Contact Paul Kegel Fargo Jerry Deneau Denver Both meetings next October Sioux Falls SD has expressed interest hosting meeting next spring look ing Kansas location future get-to gether Congratulations Mike Olsen Fargo ND new member Speed Advisory Committee Arirto 0 taliloriri 0 Hw,i x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 25111 Armour Lane Redoods Beach CA 90278 Associate Vico-Presideets Rolsor Barnes 98-1080 Komo Mai Once Aiea HI 96701 Glen, Canter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alec Shisolm 1100 West Share Fresno CA 93711 Ed Hagenlin 2751 N Canpbell Aeenoe Tureon AZ 85719 J0h, Pond 4269 Syoko Circle Seas Jose CA 95136 Betty Strean 3723 Soawden Acenue Long Beach CA 90808 GrangerWilliarns 181 Pasenee Street San MarcosCA 92069 appears Executive Council going have take another look dues crease proposed passed winter ses sion Since action insurance figures 1978 have come news bad Its going cost AMA $250 per member provide coverage Several things must realized Besides insurance rate increase have increase rent Furthermore employees permanent staff HQ need raise least keep inflation also get raise course zero ad ded zero dollars doesnt impact budget too heavily Seriously some changes must made AMA will become insolvent doesnt require math major figure out Junior Senior membership $300 bargain $250 goes insurance company Take away 1 3c mailing license youve got little left area bears investigating Furthermore $300 approved increase Open dues barely covers huge jump insurance rates 1978 based 1977 dues few words 1978 huge deficit year looks like $300 increase going have reconsidered reserve fund rapidly shrinking time has come bite bullet raise dues level will insure continuance AMA Been busy month since last report Besides working AMA booth San Gabriel Valley RC Flyers mall show attend ed couple specially-called meetings safety seems field county prop erty thus open public no vice flier veteran flier rub elbows problem novice rule has ready-tofly model has no knowledge fly Hes apt fuel attempt takeoff over head someone head doesnt know what frequency control let alone meaning frequency SGVFs attempting work out some thing kind people can con trolled public property Pylon flying al being studied eye putting some workers safer position also found time attend meeting South Bay Airmasters largely U-Control oriented club meeting conducted President Paul Walker ran several fa miliar faces including Lonnie Cope flies lot Indoor says various cate gories fliers cant mix know Utah State Aeromodelers have branches acti vity club separate vice-presi dents division Besides above activity found time get back Boston 82nd running famous marathon accepted entry managed complete good time As soon arrived back Los Angeles seemed attended Ex ecutive Council meeting Long Beach meeting taking place day after ing written Ill report May report Ive approved appointment famed Combat flier Charlie Johnson FAI Combat team selection committee com mittee set up provide guidelines team selection methods coordinate FAI Combat matters general Im still need names AVP re placement Arizona Ive received couple would like sos can have large selection Anybody interested THERMALS Alaska o ana or roqlcn XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Assodate Vice-Presideeta Al Cslner 1807 Seen Elm Pocatello ID 83201 SImon Once. Rt 1 Soc 48 Boadejew MT 59015 Clarence C Naught Rt 5 Soc 16 Coca dAlene ID 83814 Ed McCullough 535 S 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Reao 26808 Done Court Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Street Redmond WA 98052 month will pass some helpful hints will use club have others fall same vein let know will use fu ture best ideas has used successfully recently will help ev ery clubs pocketbook origin idea known Strat-O-Bats Boeing Hawks have used very successfully year us aware high cost tro phies especially comes time put contest fun fly other activity nice awards desirable uncommon spend hundreds dollars trophies single event Howard Phillips president Boeing Hawks has developed idea recycling trophies science Basically idea obtain trophies people no longer interested keeping using modeling activities Howard has gone step further just getting modelers clean out closets Last month Howard put notices company paper local newspap er asking anyone having trophies willing give good cause call him explained non-profit club engaged modeling activities kinds trophies needed response terrific Howard now has upward 250 trophies basement has lot stor ies tell about activity maybe some time can get him relate some best ones us Howard interchanges parts cleans up puts new plates trophies come up usable items groups events ready go About biggest expense plate occa sional new topstill fraction cost new trophies Some has received 36 high some silver cups addition common types does work Quite well Some peo ple object some having mixed types tro phies table give-away time display home no way tell what others looked like small amount work involved can done incentive Give try sup ply immense Some people district occasionally have trouble something ask AMA HQ number incidents hear about has dropped nil last three years once something does go wrong some ideas help things dont go right First prevention requesting things HQ put thing want asking separate piece paper AMA HQ big operation spread Out number rooms combine lot things letter makes things complicated takes time HQ same thing goes questions asking Split up topics put different pieces paper Also important sure name address piece paper just envelope Second dont get some kind swer three weeks follow up quiry specific Tell what asked Give much information can Remember some times year mail comes HQ trunk loads Lastly follow-up doesnt get re sponse call HQ West Coast before 8 AM will cost less buck will before 11 AM call sure specific about what calling about Remember work load split up segments subject handled people fails call district Vice President July1978 67 JUNIO FLIGHT / ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 AMA INDOOR POSTAL WINNERS CEILING HOPPER CONTEST DRAWS GOOD ENTRIES ENGLISH BROThERS WIN 1ST & 3RD IN RI STICK AND Nt GLIDER EVENT ENDS IN TIE Some very good times sent con testants Academys first Indoor Postal Contest youngsters 16 under 33 entrants Stick event 23 Glid er times adjusted 35 feet ceil ing differences using NIMAS fudge factor Graham Davitt 14 Bramhope Leeds England won Stickevent fine flight 645 35 feet flying EZB own design Collin DiMalo 14 Los Angeles CA second 603 flying very light EZB 30 feet Ian Davitt 16 took third 620 35 feet Glider event tie resulted David Turgeon 11 San Diego CA two-flight total 466 seconds under 22 4 ceiling total J001 West 15 Simsbury CT 583 under 35 both result ing adjusted scores 583 Graham Davitt England scored again third 514 David flew modified Whitman Easy Joel Renger Boxy Grahams glider own design time all-balsa model plastic prop 4000 feet above sea level Johnny dad fly half-time show during NMSU bastketball games Hey Now isnt something wish congratulate everyone en tered lots other good flights complete story will next sue AMA OUTDOOR FF CONTEST ENDS MAY 31 Finish up flights send times Ed Whitten end June inclusion Academys SPRING EARLY BIRD Free Flight Postal Contest VINTAGE AEROS NEW BEGINNERS MODEL BUILDING & FLYING PROGRAM Hey gang good things coming way VINTAGE AERO model kit manufac turing firm New Jersey really interested helping us has developed complete low-cost package clubs schools new program one-shot deal de signed help beginners progress Junior modelers program has tested 4-H groups $15 bulk pack consists materials plans instructions 15 Mini Square Things well-written very useful structors Guide covers setting up course building flying contests several display sheets basic aerodynamics Eagle Award Certificates Merit modeler four Vintage Aero kits advanced models contest prizes VINTAGE AERO well helping groups sponsor contests 13 Miniprofile scale models especially like Nesmith Cougar prestigious Glastonbury Connecticut Modelers has scheduled first formal event June 18th contest Models may scratch-built Miniprofile kits Other manufacturers will possibly join offer kits similar manner certainly hope Progress VINTAGE AEROs program will reported Earl VanGorder Flying Models magazine new column begin ners Junior modelers told things catching Well give word latest doings JUNIOR FLIGHT too about kids taking sue favorite teachers school asking him get touch Phil Koopman Vintage Aero 1 Glen Tenafly NJ 07670 201-568-7955 Vintage Aero does sell retail bulk pack ages available hobby shops can purchased directly institutions RON WILLIAMS NEW BOOK heres something else right down alley hardcover book published Simon & Schuster introduces INDOOR building flying will take step wonderful step way youngsters simplest beginning model through Easy Bs Pennyplanes Manhattans experts International Class FAI microfilm job coming book first mentioned March 1976 issue STAR SKIPPERS Ive watched its progress everything cov ered will beautifully clear drawings full instructions fascinating anecdotes let what modeling fraterni ty about What relief will newcomers ask questions roll motor stick tube See book pour microfilm See book Yes indeed Ill recommend new book just way recommended John Kauf manns FLYING HAND LAUNCHED GLID ERS published William Morrow & Co Ive seen lot model airplane how-to books day two far can fully recommend others try cover too much result fail cover anything adequately BUILDING THE GUMDROP Once again wed like mention can receive complete set series appeared over past several months build really good SRPSM Simple Rub ber Powered Stick Model Its name course Gumdrop would make very good club school project just self youre way out boondocks Just send Ed Whitten SOc coin stamps cover Xeroxing mailing costs OBJETS DART Speaking Ron Williams reminds us should tell during entire month March several Indoor models exhibition works art indeed Allan Stone Gallery New York City What kind models Indoor Flying Scale Indoor Endurance types Now art galleries business sell pieces art Yes four sold Interestingly very tractive Scale models went unsold Three shim mering microfilm models two FAIs Baby ROG Manhattan Formula Cab sold models displayed sold flown often FAI having flown 30 minutes Manhattan Rons famous Yeloise sold highest amount $600 Weve always known good quality models combination exquisite work manship intrinsic beauty Now have another reason keeping out rafters collectors items sold its own glass case things beauty enjoyed long long time lit tle sad however artistic attri bute flight has denied Thats guys gals see next month 68 Model Aviation III oi LdsCruces NM scratch-built Super Sleek Streek Johnny placed 23rd 1094 50 gym Thats pretty good
Edition: Model Aviation - 1978/07
Page Numbers: 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68
AIR SHOW TEAM STATUS REPORT Now barely year old AMA Air Show Team program boasts total 20 teams coming 1978 flying season 20 teams represent some 205 AMA members nine districts 13 states 12 active teams 1977 responsible promoting model aviation general public across country presenting over 232 performances before thousands pleased spectators sides educational informative flying dem onstrations original routines created volving highly skilled well-choreographed aerial ground acts elaborate sound costuming cases Besides hours practice build ing some Show Teams constantly working new ideas different types aircraft new acts entertain audiences sure mental telepathy two Show Teams have come up flying Big Macthe first designed Kelly Eberle Flying Dutchmen Aero Team Control Line International Toy Show Philadelphia last September second designed built Bob Roach Spirit America Air Show Team Radio Control 24th Annual Toledo Exposition Building flying beginnings Air Show Teams interest spacious new shopping malls now welcome team static displays teams averaged two five sta tic shows month thus giving good exposure creating interest aeromodeling during long non-flying winter During static display STARS Air Show Team North Star Mall San Antonio Texas random samplings interviews indicated over 25000 people visited various dis plays merchants mall indicated sharp rise modeling-related sales di rect result show Thats least ASTs effortsamong other rewards requests air shows mayor Lytle Texas Chamber Commerce representative Castroville Texas RC Club representative Tampico Mexico hobby shop owner Austin Texas representative Piper Aircrafts Agricul tural Division Its plain see interest model aviation Texas growing Air Show Teams help generous industry sponsors hold full pro grammed flying shows demonstrations mod el building classes lectures static shows interviews television radio model aeronautics promoted general newspapers cover ing events detail type equipment used kinds equipment needed build models future picture 50 show teams across country promoting model aviation new concept Academy has al ready received over 70 requests become AMA/H IA Air Show Teams Although qualifi cation requires great deal skill profession alism promotional ability hopes high ASTs will quadruple number per formance 78 Meanwhile following merely sam pling type response show teams have received date aeromodelers program helps publi cize hobby has brought great recrea tional enjoyment young old alike source great optimism view quickening pace American life esentative Gus Yatron Pennsylvania Congressional Record Model aviation much ticipated have provided us group men can work closely com ing events John Parker Chapter President American Business Clubs Reading Pennsylvania can assured future new members hobby will come out ranks because show J Davis President Reading Jaycees Inc Reading Pennsylvania next page Crowds what AMA Air Show Team Program aboutgives general public chance witness first-hand excitement chal lenge air-modeling mixture specialty aircraft such flying doghouse flying lawnmower flying flag plus scale conventional models makes well-rounded shows Picture exhibition put Florida Air Show Team AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President end Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 have undoubtedly stimulated terest hobby us T M Bermingham Pony Federation Chief Y Indian Guides Camden County New Jersey people attendance enjoyed show youngsters asked contact reference joining model club Sam Protto Chairman Twp Spring Festival Committee Reading Pennsylvania Never before have met people went out way help us Judith Dolan Field Producer KidsWorld Productions Miami Florida demonstration both entertain ing informative sure en joyed comments di rected us Jeanann Skoraszewski Media Boy Scouts Troop No 103 Fleetwood Pennsylvania pleasure produce two very fine segments Metro Magazine aired October 23rd November 13 1977 - segment approximate ly 15 minutes duration may add greatly enhanced Magazine program Charles J Adams Public Affiars Berks Broadcasting Co Reading Pennsylvania audience approximately 1000 captivated show personally re ceived untold number comments ac claiming performance Robert Hohenbrink Airport Mgr Delphos Airport Corp Fly-in everything youd expect good air showloops rolls steep dives precision flying dogfight. Denis Collins Sports Writer Miami Herald Miami Florida show delighted young young Fighter Forum Homestead Air Force Base obvious see effort pride team takes its performances professionalism displayed program received favorable comments both team planning committee CoL Harold V Walsh Commander New Jersey Air National Guard Atlantic City New Jersey received several telephone calls asking address noticed show ex cited comment almost anything else done day . gave great pleasure thousands people Alexis DuPont President Colonial Flying Corp Museum Inc Tough kenamon Pennsylvania put tremendous show inmates stunt flying acrobatics racing mock combat plus lot funny ma terial crash program Bruce Baker Recreation Milanaire Federal Correctional Institution Milan Michigan community added genuine type recreation both adults children also gave Girl Scouts leaders excellent experience through organ izational efforts sponsors Charles E Bartlett Mayor Bowling Green Ohio Board Directors MCARC has asked express its gratitude ganization agreeing participate program Air Show Family Day held benefit MCARC Monroe Karasik President Montgomery County Assoc Retarded Citizens Inc Silver Spring Maryland show team did magnificent job again year behalf Director Operations Major General Ellis would like express appreciation of us attended years picnic Major John R Lippolt Chief Personnel/Administration Headquarters United States Air Force Washington DC show always high- lights day appreciated encontinued page 61 Independently developed Tor Team purposes two Macs left RC version flown Spirit America Air Show Team Toledo OH above CL version flown Flying Dutchmen Aero Team Reading PA * ** *** ** *** * ** *** ** ** * *** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **I ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 DIDJA EVER STOP TO THINK Think puzzled archeologists future will dig up petrified model airplanes will probably puzzled over nested what ate Oh yesand reproduced course will have seen midair collision between two model planes THAT SURE MAKES LOT OF LITTLE ONES RELIGION ENTERS INTO MODEL BUILDING modeling friends surprised exclaiming quit trading hobby shop because religious differ ences shop owner worshipped moneyand broke FROM MY OWN EXPERIENCE Being poor certainly no disgrace sure heck inconvenient! ALASPOOR LASS wife thoughtless modeler com plained first met took outthen took inand now takes granted TOGETHERNESS CARRIED TOO FAR avid modeler bragged wife did everything together went through school together got mar ried raised three kids together went model club meetings together went Out flying together wentto hobby shops together spent fam ily money bunch new model equip mentthey went out got divorce together KEN WILLARD AND THE QUEEN MARY evening April 22nd banquet held aboard beautiful historic ocean liner Queen Mary dockside Long Beach California occasion KEN WILLARD could honored friends AMA Hobby Industry honor dignified Ken being inducted AMA MODEL AVIATION HALL OF FAME As AMA President very great pleasure representing entire member ship AMA presenting Ken plaque indicating considered among worthy modelers great country honor presentation doubly rich since done presence two other esteemed Hall Famers CARL GOLDBERG NAT POLK Ken Willards Evening fun things weve done long time Since Ken has great sense humor first part pro gram done form roast merriment present case cant quite place Ken writes very popular column RC Modeler magazine under title SUNDAY FLIER hand some guy featured cover October 76 issue Model Aviation magazine Congrulations nice guy KEN WILLARD PEOPLE ARE SURE HARD TO UNDERSTAND WEAK SIGNALS Toledo always run terrific raffle great RC confer ence year chancing off bunch ra dios such donated bunch generous manufacturers guess will never know winners serious just won 5-channel radio overheard him say Boy what waste money bought fifteen bucks worth raffle tickets took ONE win radio NEWSLETTERS RECEIVED IN BETTER SHAPE May issue MODEL AVIATION magazine offered suggestion sure folded no envelope newsletters arrival no postal damage YOUR RECEPTION OF THE SUGGESTION resulting SAFE ARRIVAL OF THE MAIL has EXCELLENT suggestion cinch corner folded newsletter piece Scotch tape instead staples stands reason tape nearly likely snag postal machines staples Proving wisdom have al ready received about 60 newsletters prepared way month EVERY ONE IN PERFECT SHAPE mailman just dropped off another bunch newslettersthe 12 taped suggested perfect shapeand ones just staple torn bad ly dedicated newsletter editors am sure put effort love masterpiece editing art ed enough want arrive good readable condition HAVE SPOKEN POSTAL SUGGESTION BRINGS NEW FRIEND As result postal suggestion May MODEL AVIATION magazine received very warm friendly informative letter RUSSELL MILLAR AMA 38453 Postal Service clerk San Angelo TX Millar described machines handle mail just troubles can gin strongly suggests clubs bundle newsletters other mass mailings bundles IN-TOWN OUT-OF-TOWN mail pieces mailed loose unbun dIed little support keep un wrinkled Bundling provides support least part trip wrinkled folded over letter natural jam damage AMAer Millar has another very good sug gestion urges club secretaries newslet ter editors contact local post offices talk mail handlers eagerness have make job easier will play right hands get mail its des tination better shape Millar also says might inquire mail hand lers workload lightest present mail time Besides being good guy offering us help postal problems Russell Millar some personal thanks offer us serve others through hob much appreciated might serve remind thank hobby/sport realize helping enjoy what IMPORTANT CHARTERED CLUB LIST want club mailing list contests exchange newsletters withthe May June issues MODEL AVIATION complete current list AN EARL WILSON QUOTE Seems us spend lifetime going bed sleepy get ting up INTENSE ACTIVITY INVOLVING AMA Please enjoy knowledge long active concerned sport/hobby groups entire world AMAs other-than-contest participation early part year has fantastic sometimes almost frantic AMA has represented large impressive display booth SOUTHWEST MODELERS SHOW Dallas january WRAMS SHOW White Plains NY February TOLEDO WEAK SIGNALS CONFERJuly1978 59 IEN WILLARD left inducted AMA MODEL AVIATION HALL OF FAME AMA President Johnny Clemens banquet Willards honor aboard Oueen Mary docked Long Beach CA ENCE Toledo OH course MACS SHOW Long Beach CA INTER NATIONAL MODELER SHOW Los Angel es April An AMA DISTRICT VII MEETING hosted great folks CARDS Club Lansing Michigan March 25th Along meeting banquet CARDS put EXPO Show beau tiful models April 1st date 495th RC SQUADRON again host AMA DISTRICT MEETING Westford MA feature District meeting induction long-timer BERT POND AMA HALL OF FAME CARDS 495th RC SQUADRON represent ative best chartered clubs AMA Both have outstanding leadership club spirit AMA District X Vice President JIM SCARBOROUGH hold DISTRICT X MEETING April 29th conjunction INTERNATIONAL MODELERS SHOW Los Angeles Further involvement AMA included attending COMMITTEE FOR INTER NATIONAL AEROMODELING Bureau meet ing FAI-World Paris March 30-31 JOHN CLEMENS JOHN WORTH LAIRD JACKSON multitude other meetings special interest groups var ious shows forth also required AMA representation During same period time AMA held NATIONALS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING Dallas January 21st AMA EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING Hous ton January 28th another COUNCIL MEETING February 18th Dulles Air port Washington DC still another COUNCIL MEETING aboard Queen Mary Long Beach April 21st AMA also involved HOBBY INDUSTRY OF AMERICA TRADE SHOW Houston Janu ary 27th through February 1st OUTSIDE OF ALL THAT AMA HASNT DONE MUCH LATELYIII GOOD GRIEFIII IT IS HARD TO HAVE FAITH business personal taxes must pay multitude forms paperwork must filled out prove facts following shakes faith Employers Quarterly Federal Tax Return needed filled out submitted about same time column needed go magazine just filled out tax form Form 941 found following instruc tions Please use form dont have form get Internal Revenue Service Office Now heck would know needed form didnt have form read instructions GOOD GOSH WE ARE ALL IN TROUBLE! trend modeling toward much larger scale modelsbut cars must use take flying site much sinaI lerI Darned poor planning Id say ARE THE GIANTS TAKING OVER Since mentioned much larger e like trend scale models previous paragraph thought few words comment would amiss guess BUD NOSEN has probably much fluence anyone movement toward popularity models around 100 inches span upward Bud manufactures ex cellent line large models plant Two Harbors Minnesota Two Harbors way small quiet community little east Duluth talked Bud Weak Signals Con ference Toledo again phone few minutes ago comments teresting First burst big-bird busi ness has required Nosen increase man ufacturing facility 7000 sq ft Second Bud says completely sold out rest year other words has hand orders can fill year next year doesnt mean out luck big-uns bag cause bunch manufacturers showing big planes WRAMS TOLEDO MACS Shows lot chatter being generated new popularity giant model planes Are safe Will influence insur ance unfavorably Will creat problems regarding flying sites Are really easier fly Will cost material hold number models built down will size thing stop will will courts insurance companies draw line tween AIRCRAFT MODEL AIR CRAFT things have little dull club meetings lately think would very interesting very progressive contribu tive form some club programs around bigplane problems knows what dis cussions YOU generate might help us solve new BIG problem talking Bud Nosen interested hearing him say concerned about trend toward larger heavier aircraft especially trend toward larger heavier engines said limiting designs planes could flown 60 engine wingspan about 100 inches would like consider problems created larger aircraft might like consider easier control cause cannot change direction attitude quite quickly smaller models can also trimmed fly little slower means ones us no longer have lightning reflexes youth could ac curately control beast other side coin tells us kinetic energy developed larger heavier machine could destructive An obvious fact large aircraft going crowd lets pray doesnt happen would probably strike people small model course smaller model would probably going faster sure lot things consid er IF YOU HAVE DEFINED OPINIONS would help certainly submit AMA VICE PRESIDENT YOUR DIS TRICT will find name address issue MODEL AVIATION section District Reports Contacting columnists particular interests ALL THE MODEL PUBLICATIONS would another way exchanging thoughts fellow fliers CLUB NEWS LETTER another fine way heard make sure club exchanging newslet ters other active clubs please always remember THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU BUILD INTO YOUR MODEL PLANE IS S-A-F-E T-YAND THE WAY YOU PRACTICE IT JUNIOR OFFICERSGOOD IDEA progressive Charter Clubs US FLYING DUTCHMEN AEROMODELERS Club Reading PA always gain something newsletter AIR MAIL time its reminder good move part club have JUNIOR OFFICER officers make sure young folks have voice possibly some projects own FLYING DUTCHMENS Junior President RICK GERMANN enjoyed report newsletter also en joyed spirited visit some Dutch men Toledo colorful bunchI MOST INTERESTING QUOTE FROM TV often-irreverent show ALL IN THE FAMILY Archie Bunker made interesting declaration said GOD dont make no mistakes got GOD THE WINGS OF AMA B LESS EM Lansing Michigan AMA District VII meeting EXPO Show ban quet spent some very pleasant moments couple angels know must angels because among active members WINGS WINGS stands Womens Inter-national Glider Soaring unique organization WINGS club made up members over country contrast usual form just local membership fact ladies active RC Soaring Glider participants also makes WINGS unique 20-some active members fliers contribute original idea forming WINGS cooked up Bar bara Robinson Karen Toebe Margaret Gill Barbara Henon SOAR Nats Lockport Illinois 1974 Most amazing fact hard enough keep local bunch together headed same direction hold group together scat tered over country unbelievable doing pair WINGS enjoyed getting visit Lansing past present officers club among prime movers organizers club KAREN TOEBE BARBARA ROBINSON great-gals belong WINGS also CARL TOEBE BOB ROBINSON belong CARDS Club Lansing OUTSTANDING AMAersl NEWSLETTER THAT COMMUNICATES newsletter MONMOUTH MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB over New Jer sey way always informative especially ad mire editor HENRY GOEDKOOP listing ALL AMA District II officers newsletter AMA member should know serves him contact case have suggestion question just plain ole ax grind Henry listed names addresses phone numbers about YOUR district GET HELP WITH ENDING MIKE NASSISE editor WING TIPS WING BUSTERS MAC Hanson MA ended May editorial effort way like said simply Keep nose up tail down ******all now****** 60 Model Aviation cant pg 58 Susan M Kenney VP Social Activities NASA Employees Club Washington DC past highlight picnic James C Borre Group Operations Sup Toys R Us Inc Beltsville Maryland Air Show certainly highlights picnic enjoyed everyone y Augustine Picnic Co-Chairman Computer Sciences Corporation Falls Church Virginia hundred four students able enjoy fine air show Kranning Dir Recreation Indiana Boys School Plainfield Indiana Im pleased people willing spend day working worthwhile cause Its highly commendable C L Todd Campaign Chairman United Way San Antonio Texas Already success story dedication men women Air Show Teams devoting own time money effort should applauded Thanks enthusiasm model aviation flying high AMA CLUB REPORT As December 31 1977 46 clubs now have memberships 100 Club 1330 0140 0329 0116 0575 0551 StateMembers Orange Coast RCCA374 Pioneer RCCIub IncCA324 DCRCMD260 BIRDS IncCA231 Valley Forge Signal SeekersPAi 94 Greater Pittsburgh Aero RCers PA162 VAi 60 CAiS 7 NJ 154 CA 1 43 VAi 42 TXi 41 CAi 39 0641 Tidewater RC Inc 0154 San Gabriel Valley RC League 0428 0122 0636 0623 0162 0617 0347South Shore RC 0371Signal Seekers RC 0188No Connecticut RC 0502Goodyear MAC 0218Suncoast Aeromodelers 0703Mid-Hudson RC Soc 0597Middle Tenn RC Soc 0247Chicagoland RC Modelers 0528 Tulsa Glue Dobbers Inc 0444 Blue Angels MAC 0340495thRCSquadron 0334 Prince Georges RC TXi 36 MAi 35 MIi 35 CTi 34 OHi 34 FL133 NY127 TNi 27 Inc ILi 26 OKi 25 NYi 24 MAi 23 MDi 19 0413Central Jersey RCNJi19 0163South Bay Soaring Soc CA-i 14 0455Long Island Drone SocNYii3 0285Ft Wayne Flying Circuits Inc INill 0773Arizona RCSoc IncAZlb 0156San Jose Wavemasters RC Inc CAi 10 0274Suburban Aero Club Chicago ILi 08 0667Milwaukee Flying ElectronsInc WIi 08 0143RCBees IncCAi 07 0179Pikes Peak RCCOi 07 0463Penn Ave RCSocietyNY107 0524Western Ohio RK SocOHi 07 0152San Fernando Valley RC Flyers CAi 06 0468Rochester Aeromodelers SocNYi 05 0649Radio Aeromodelers Seattle WAi 03 0383Twin City RCMN102 0263Palos Park RC ILiQi 0129Torrey Pines Gulls Glider Club 0338 Cape Ann RC Model Club 0877 Austin RC Assn No Clubs 775 385 135 36 46 Total Clubs CAi 00 MAi 00 TXi 00 No Members 0-24 25-49 50-74 75-99 i00& over 1377 Rockland County RC Cordova Model Masters Northern Virginia RC Richardson RC Club So Alameda County RCers Manned Spacecraft Center RC GOING TO THE HATS READ THE FINE PRINT Wait Until Get May Too Late annual event known National Model Airplane Championships worlds biggest model meet enjoyed hun dreds always some end up unhappy cases unhappiness caused taking time read avail able information events operate official entry form part prob lem complex full fine print natural tendency set aside lateror maybe never Yet fine print has evolved over years necessary evil order help bring order what adds up lot complex information Unfortunately things days entry form information has become complicated because few people cause problems ignoring common sense fairness concerning rights privi leges others Consequently has become necessary impose tight deadlines restrict some activities make kinds special rules normally needed other model meets Much detail necessary simply cause numbers people involved typ ically over 2000 counting contestants help ers relatives friends obvious communications problems dealing especially dispersed oyer huge airfield time event runs week problems involving what happening day day location location say National Meet also known Nats isa very complicated operation mostly very orderly enjoyable experience make effort informed Nats entry form offers wealth information particular attention called some details information have overlooked ignored someto eventual disappoint ment Some people example simply show up Nats expect able parti cipate contestants regardless arrival time Most however have learned advance en try mail far easier significantly cheaper Others depend upon so-called late entry Nats through know far expensive saddest sit uation involves person doesnt realize deadlines varying event event late entry possibleand until cutoff time day Nats entry form has exact schedule dead lines Cutoff times have experimented year year variations have ever made much difference Almost al ways someone shows up few minutes too late deadlines made late practi cal still manageable cutoff time sharp has way because experi ence over years has shown no matter what time picked some people tend wait until last minute considerable disruption headquarters operations much overtime work year special attempt has made make requirements easier contestants careful reading Nets entry form still necessary avoid surprise possible disappointment Nats has gotten worlds biggest model meet man ageable tight planning time de mands upon participants know dont have problems enjoy Nats thoroughly dont bother come informed often disappointed Disap pointment avoidable unnecessaryread fine print Note Nats entry forms expected available AMA HQ mid-May Send stamped self-addressed envelope get deadline advance entry mail July 3postmarked later AMA PETITION TO FCC IN FINAL PREPARATION AMA Frequency Committee con junction AMAs legal counsel finaliz ing draft AMA petition filed Federal Communications Commis sion purpose requesting new fre quencies radio control activities total 30 frequencies being request ed including current seven 72 MHz area AMA petition granted would see 72 MHz frequencies perhaps ad ditional 10 would also see up 11 30-42 MHz area perhaps some 222224 MHz region Furthermore FM would July1978 61 AST REPORT joyed FCC PETITIONContinued permitted RC frequencies might al obtain some frequencies region above 400 MHz Obtaining frequencies 3042 MHz area would permit relatively easy eco nomical conversion 27 MHz equipment latter would freed pre sent CB interference problems life equipment would extended indefinitely AMA petition currently being re viewed RC industry leaders AMA Fre quency Committee members insure com pleteness views final version expected end June will submitted FCC estimated about year may follow before positive action can expected normal timespan basics government procedures produce end result timetable about year beyond what AMA leaders hoped back 1976 AMA members successful con vincing FCC existing 27 MI-lz RC fre quencies should given over CB use since time new administration has taken over Washington FCC offi cials 76 no longer scene has caused delays AMAs campaign seek new RC frequencies Now however stage set ef fort expand potential RC activity AMA Frequency Conmittee Gpti mistic full text AMA petition will published soon ready present FCC DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Pqaer District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vm-Predsu Robert C Brodeor 405 Ma, SOreet Nashox NH 03060 Raymond Gibooleso 39 High Snreen Old Tow, ME 04468 Charles H Luansyd PO Box 428 West Groton MA 01472 Al Nosotnik 4 Benerty Plate Norwalk CT 06850 George Parker 7 Pasl Or. Lee MA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Boldoc Orion Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbx 6 Laorel Aw. Kitoery ME 03904 Seems though theres always another column due usually happens comes spring outside activity meetings Council meet ings Today writing April 19th finds way yet another meeting Executive touncil time Long Beach Convention Center California have day-long meeting time per mits visit MACS Show being held same location following week International Model Show Los Angeles Convention Center being ably han dled old friend Bill Northrop time wish again thank Doug AlIred performance job often thankless RC Contest Board member District I know has put lot time job filled outa lot return question naires RC Board has always aware problems hopes RC fraternity WARM HEARTFELTTHANKS DOUG John Papageorge modeler since fore time possible back Dooling days Speed now involved RC Pylon another wish thank ser vices AVP Western Massachusetts John has eliminated plans take British prize man-powered flight has working long time because prize has won Gossamer Con dor Johns plans entry utilized prize winner conso lation now John will save lot Monokote future modeling efforts THANK YOU JOHN FOR THESE PAST EIGHT YEARS OF WORK AND SUPPORT Art Everett tied election AVP Southern Maine Bill Wilbur has declined favor Bill order have time personal modeling efforts Art has probably done modelers area AVP per capita bas will continue support sport already planning couple meets up Portland Maine area THANK YOU ART EVERETT must continue ask inputs column have contest coming up can give 60 days lead time let know Most clubs using sheet club paper list contests interest members great idea Speaking club papers have recently heard coupl clubs has some growing pains will come meet both Maine New Hampshire summer pass along what may some helpful suggestions success ful club Thankfully dont have lot flying site problems District YET SUGGEST THAT ALL CLUB NEWS LETTERS USE LOGO OR HEADING ON THE PAPER WITH THE CLUB NAME AND ADDRESS THAT MAY BE USED too often writer club newsletter seems assume everyone reading knows whats go ing Try little different format use some different spacing newsletters new will mean lot club other interested readers New Jersey New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Strnnt Bayside NY 11361 Auxocian Viee-Preeidusts Pete Biandrini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Oxoid Fifield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12068 John Grine 6387 Badger Lockyort NY 14094 Cliff Montplaisir 17 Ronary Smnrir NJ 07901 Jack Samnsarco 2062 Emerson Ave union NJ 07083 James Sleoghter Chief Crafts & Hobbies uSAF/EuROPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd. Syrasase NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS may amount jumping gun bit feel urge expound upon pet projects ie getting out VOTE very well write off poor showing AMA-ers election polls resigned ly attributing member apathy degree disciple Cause Effect such disposition problem will strike representing resounding cop out thirst Truth will remain unassuaged As ruled unre lenting urge locate isolate ANSWERS having logic side have given great deal thought reason monu mental disinclination AMA members vote Presidents V-Ps other offi cers humble opinion ANSWER problem found area TIMING suggestion ventured equal humility rearrange calendar divorce polling period dues paying time though will cost way postage No matter emphatic ally stress membership mail ing ballot need await sending dues money vast majority failing-to-vote members will either wait long too late vote count blending lassitude feeling futili ty end up just sending money in62 Model Aviation Joe Beshar current President Society Antique Modelers SAM recently appointed Electroflight subcommittee Federation Aeronautique Internation- Cunneclicol S Maice achusetts e New Hampshire ale latter position Joe will provide U S Rhude Island e vermont inputs thinking concerning international rules electric motor powered models shown 020 Astro-powered 2channel Buzzard Bombshell 36 span Cannon Radio weight 10 oz Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flyer has some else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft super vising flying prevent accident possibilities surance premium say lets have elections around June July dues season November December District like over 5000 members 793 valid votes cast ALL candi dates last 1977 Presidential election Can apathy ANSWER? feel about us favor let know PLEASE! SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL AMA SHOW TEAM gratifying learn AMA HQ re ceiving requests Districts information other available assistance concerning organization conduct local Show Teams such teams better off context bene fits realized through activities Much greater coverage possible through increase number teams considering travel expense required lesser num ber journey greater distances within District too thrill watch ing local stars go through paces DISTRICT II QUESTIONNAIRE District II membership meeting distribute blank questionnaire forms attendance find input results helpful Forexample returned following meeting WRAM Show Bill McClure President HACK ENSACK VALLEY RIC FLYERSelicited following comments response ques tions concerning things accomplished AMA local national levels creased communication between local clubs informal non-pressure level Rigid ganization mandatory meetings usually turn off people cause hard feelings Bill following say about what felt AMA should national level drive AMA have large corporations sponsor shows contests finance activities return gain advertising ad vantages Sample Hitachi Circus-Circus AMA doesnt individual clubs will Lets get Gravy Train other sport does itgolf boat racing footballyou name us Marcel Favetta same club also re sponded opinion lot still remains area obtaining greater news media coverage modeling activities Marcel also say Unfortunately feel too members AMA insurance coverage think AMA needs united grass roots approach whereby clubs well individual modelers recognize existence fellow fliers both AMA non-AMA living nearby areas believe idea Associations great cause hobby fun peo ple involved GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio syloaota Vigna III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahe Road Dayton OH 45429 Aaaooiate Voe-Peeodeot Joe Eiben 5192 Edeohoroc Lyohuist OH 44124 Francis Flohany 504 21st 50. Vienna WV 26101 bird Jackson 523 Meadombrook St David PA 19087 Edward Wisser 1521 Samnit St McKeesport PA 15131 No District Ill report month Delaware rict totumbia land h Carolica IVVirgioja DISTRICT REPORT John Spaldeng District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellorbin Street Lonitam MD 20801 Aasocate Vice-Proidesta charles Foreman 609 Pohito Rd. Mechanimnille VA 23111 V 8111 Helms 800 Tyvola Road Ctsarlotte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 08 19809 John Preston 7012 Etnira Court Falls Chard, VA 22042 Russelt Sandusky 1122 Ptaa Circle Joppa MD 2108s Past Yacobacci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayetnenille NC 28301 Some years ago asked confirm appointment Bob Sifleet posi tion District IV representative Free Flight FAI Program Committee did confirm selection some knowledge commitment FF dis cipline particularly FAI Program successful contestant parti cipant FAI Program 15 years Time passed Bob worked Com mittee good reports activities Some three years ago Bob chance move rural location just across state line still flew same club went same meetings worked suburbs Baltimore general went Marylander opportunity move consulted with committee chairman would able go work program chairman independently agreed lYe miles did make much difference since work representation still effective District IV No committee concerned problem Bobs contri bution work considerable con structive Some months ago Jerry Barnette Fred ericksburg VA questioned letter con tinuing have words District III resident speaking District IV actually rather upset apparently inferred cheating Free Flighters persist ing allowing Bob work com mittee Mr Barnette volunteered three other gentlemen district replace Bob point raised valid point rule because manner used describe work Bob Sifleet certainly constructive did feel phone calls letters would clear air Mr Barnette persisted checked Bob Bob talked three Free Flighters suggested Mr Bar nette said contacted anyone interested job Under circumstances reaction just dismiss matter point ruleno matter unpleasant ly put So heres chance let District IV members make determination Should District IV continue make use Bob Sifleet member FF FAI Selection Program Committee should re lieve him find someone side state line replace him Send votes AMA HQ attn Mich eline Madison comments welcome Howard Crispin reports formation committee within Radio Control Clubs Virginia try organize judging district action seems necessary important contest health district country So Ive elected reprint Howards entire report held quarterly meeting Radio Control Clubs Virginia Saturday afternoona long four hour session large number subjects discussed prime items radio interference judging interference problem gone over Joe Caporaletti PWRC Chuck Foreman intent concerned exhaust legal means solving problem Judging thoroughly exposed John would like assistance through column possible trying work out something sole struggle part named committee work Chuck Buhi Tidewater RC John Pres ton NVRC myself Rivanna RCC problem judging solution will explored two levelsregional state through RCCVa District IV AMA VPs assistance Shortly dissertation will mailed competitively active clubs outlining proposal detail inter im would like exposure summary 1 Form District IV judges group pro vide cadre personnel work Pattern Scale Sport Biplane competition 2 method recruiting people method suggested have active club subsidize minimum two people two would turn obliged work home club contests plus least other competition during season would also required attend seminar held judging skills judges would scheduled elected coordinator cause least inconvenience best utilization 3 Training information would hopefully relayed AMA publication Model Aviation some organized manner least seminar would held annually some central location 4 intent proposal fill urgent need district pre sently being filled national other regional activity 5 clubs interested working gether make program go should correspond views members committee prior 8 July 1978 date RCCVa meets would like able come August 26 District IV meeting say moving forward Members addresses Charles E BuhI 557 Princess Anne Rd Virginia Beach VA 23457 Howard Crispin Jr 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 John D Preston 7012 Elvira Ct Falls Church VA 22042 Initial approval delegates RCCVa obtained proposal will go clubs month Virginia will need help Sincerely Howard Crispin Jr Sec retary RCCVamore over July1978 63 Thank Howard John Chuck interest lets hope clubs get behind effort think should include Precision Aerobatics both Control Line Radio Write ideas Howard Dont forget plan Second Annu al District IV AMA meeting scheduled August 26 1978 Mechanicsville near Richmond Va Lots interesting things see hear later. Test flew B25 twin Webra 40s flaps retracts bomb drop last Sunday As Bishop said widow o Eeeeel! Alabama 0 Florida gia isoippi ro Rico VSouth Carolina eosee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 Sooth 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Aaodat Vic-Prsidnto John Bryson 400 Cooncil Cir. P0 8oo 1355 Tupelo MS 38801 Ridrad E Jackson 107 Whire Brad. Sanrnrerville SC 29403 Cirris Sober 5941 Wairer Road Columbus GA 31904 Aestrar Johoron 932 Banyao Dr. Deli-ap Bead FL 33444 Jim Lrkin 3252 Monte dOre Drive Hoooer AL 35216 Lujo Rodriguez 0-10 5th Sc Ent. Villa Rica Bapairron Puerto Rico 00619 John Workman 5321 Onercon Road Nastroille TN 37220 pretty girl Mississippi sends pic tures regularly permitting report happenings Meridian Mrs Mary Corbin wife Ray Corbin works Meridian MS Post Office important flier area sent snap Meridi club members recent air show Shown Harold Watson Bill Clay Mickey Thomp son Buddy Duerin have some other pictures air show can feature later Recently Birmingham ground broken Air Museum full sized air craft city fathers showed up including Mayor Vann ceremonies Birmingham Aeromodelers member Pat Hollack donated model RC Pietennol new museum Pictured club president Gary Tata sciore admiring model plane air pioneer Glenn Messer honored US Post Office last year pioneer flights carrying mail 20s Dont forget YOUR club wants some free national publicity send pic tures well run Club-of-the-Month DISTRICT V CLUB OF THE MONTH club featured once before 1974 old AMA monthly mailing AMA News Bob Sue Crysler beginning GCRC again now much larger finer AMA chartered club four years ago want present Gold Coast Radio Controllers Delray Beach Florida Mr Art Johnson AMA Associate VP State Florida newsletter editor has sent formation recent years GCRC has mushroomed busiest prestigious AMA clubs south Florida ONLY District V has OFFICIAL AMA show team Heres photo last year splendid show team L-R Irv Allison Ernie Kraft Terry Richter Art Johnson Mario Yederlinic Ben Roosen Bob Kitoon little airplanes lined up match other show team performs over gets great local publicity year GCRC features widely alded Gold Coast RC Jamboree Scale contoot zof rintvon vieni anoc rI W-rld War Scale oere last year-s winners L le Terry Richter Wayne Ripple Ray Colelli Lee Robinson Mario Yederlinic Jack Phaler year 1978 just finished another Jamboree WW Sport Scale 1st Ray Colelli Mario Yederlinic again Bob Temple Golden Age Scale Mr Bob Temple won first Gary Pal teer Bob Kitson Blue Max Fun Fly Terry Richter Ray Colelli Jerry Sto loff Shown above snap hero Mr Art Johnson AVP Florida big fat P-38 which flies equally well engine know because said did newsletter OK Dont drop Art. 64 Model Aviation twc ,,,, Yederlinic L Bob Kitsuri rsq piano club VP owns manufacturing busi ness Florida Bob gifted dental surgeon operates little Waco constantly auy LaOVIC 5.liGliULtO Johnson doing nice job helping Art newsletter relaxes flattening crashed models after fly-in above equloment .ire Pat above model plane working hard re cent contest doing paper work Cindy Bill Anger scoring RC Pattern flights cards Charlotte Johnson registrar Sally Yed erlinic refreshment committee Illinois 0 Indiana S Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Assoolans Vce-Pessdeot Danid S Ahlbarg 734 Acadia Rd. Valyaraiso IN 46382 Roger Geers 729 N 22nd St Dainty IL 62301 Robert GdI 216 Stately Lane Springfield IL 62704 Frank L Hughes 709 NE 44sf Sr Kansas City MO 64116 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr. Leuington KY 40504 Robert C Stagner 1828 Seiters Dr. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 PIrillip Sailinan 3021 Spring Valley Cr. Anderson IN 46011 Column time again last snow gone green grass coming flying fields being rolled few airplanes have up mall static shows scheduled went Bloomington IL last March 18 Sentral Illinois Radio Society SIRS club show excellent airplanes displayed several good enough competition Toledo Chicago Expo tried con vince seemed reluctant compete larger shows did see couple Toledo believe Jim Wat son placed Pylon Racer hope will bring few airplanes up Expo next October weekend went Rockford IL Rock Valley RC Flyers club show Cher ryvale Mall week after attend Executive Council meeting Peoria IL has mall show next weekend will about yearI have get some work done airplanes home Rockford show huge success sixth have has grown six contestants first time well over 100 now flying demonstration put before mall opened cluded big Du-Bro cardboard model heli copters other RC models newsletters receive comes Louisville Radio Control Club Ker ry Coyle secretary wrote up idea club worth repeating Ill copy directly newsletter Hey old timers LRCC Have noticed what has happening club past two years First new members sit over corner start talking everyone would listen building sailplane coming out Cheno weth Park fly Ed Tasman talked bearded friend going local pond try sailing foam boats Sunday afternoon people learned what Ed known long timesailing can fun Now several us have purchased dune buggies run around yards have nothing else What does have old timers go Floyds Fork week two get couple hours good old boyswell maybe nothing hope everything Because great interest radio con trol everything last 10 years almost anything have interest can oper ated little boxes flag Which brings point such variety interest club now would foolish take advantage Beginning year will let various groups club sponsor meet ings during summer months meet ings will held sites demon strations explanations can given interested particular field terest Everyone attendance will given chance fly drive sail whatever being demonstrated dont have particular inter est subject meeting month normal business will taken care abbreviated meeting monthly site Everything will spelled Out newslet ter before meeting feel site meetings will help everyone club understand what turns everyone else might see something didnt know could much fun Sounds like excellent program spread interest information belong Fox Valley Aero Club St Charles IL Most members RC fliers also have Control Line Free Flight fliers too club going have two asphalt runways put 16 feet wide 200 feet long hope have pictures next month Inwa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesuta nnsn VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris Dintrict VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Avenue Moscatine IA 52761 Asacciat c-Presider5a James 0 Clark RN 3 Cedar Rapds IA 52401 Prank Morrsssey 14100 W Perk Ace. New Berlin WI 53151 Tim Prow 11267 Saur Sterling Heighta MI 49078 Win Rohrnn 4494 Tanglewood Troil St Joseph MI 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Hoseerd Woyrse 1709 7th 5L NE. Rodnester MN 55901 Wayne Veuger 38235 Castle Ronrsiis MI 48174 District VII East Meeting now tory want thank Lansing CARDS hospitality also congratulate ability sponsor put gether EXPO II AMA meeting unfortunate weather didnt cooperate Im sure would have people take part models excel lent banquet super unfor tunate very few Control Line models displayed Will EXPO Ill same During AMA meeting discussion flying safety insurance problems costs held imperative concern ourselves safety model aviation becoming more costly obtain surance75c 1975 over $250 1978 best way hold down costs reduce claims means improved FLYING SAFETY Another item discussed re districting lower Michigan District Ill AMRCC Michigan very much favor proposal effect has forwarded AMA HQ members Executive Council asked Wayne Yeager some research other clubs obtain feelings this time have very little said against item will certainly come up April Coun cil Meeting against pro posal either club individual would like hear fortunate enough have seventh president AMA seated same banquet table Kenneth Held served AMA some time ago interest still very keen real pleasure meet him wife quite time discussing old Joe Ott kits also got meet Karen Toebe Vice Pres ident WINGS husband Carl WO MEN INTER-NATIONAL GLIDER SOAR ING very fine group ladies en couraging participation women sport Lila Stamm president Joan Nolte secretary-treasurer Anyone inter ested becoming part up-and-coming organization can contact Karen 6128 Marscot Dr Lansing Ml 48910 Ladies chance become member fine spirited group dont fly can join am sure would welcome support Just received nice letter Blue Eagles RC Show Team Webster MN Jim Taylor manager out sticks need show put let Jim know can write him RR 1 Box 167C Webster MN 55088 unable make infamous Toledo Conference did get good report some local club members lucky enough make show may already know Lansing CARDS presented AMA Award Excellence feel award has earned just handed July1978 65 picture illustrates variety Scale models recent Jamboree Karen Toebe WINGS VP Johnny Clem ens AMA President out group selected CARDS basis example leadership abili ty creativity attitude have set example should proud Dis trict VII deserving award happy make possible receive wish could have make presentation month would like introduce Bill Rohring Associate Vice President Michi gan Bill has pilot since 16 graduate University Michigan spent some time Air Force discharged 1st Lieutenant has flown sev eral different planes including B-25 C-46 His modeling experience goes back 1940 has done types Rub ber Power RC Bill regular contestant Glider contests holds LSF Level II Bill member EAA NSS serves AMA Leader Member AVP Bill lives St Joseph MI operates Rohring Clothing area need some new threads give Bill call Ill bet can fix up again fortunate have concerned dividual serve District VII Bill member past president Whirlwinds South western Michigan Arkansas siana Menico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District viii Vice-President 2933 Blanlrenship Wichita Falls IX 76308 Aasooats vico-Preddent Buzz Averitl 9117 La Barranna NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Suipluar LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohane Dr. N Lirnie Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Boo 545 Ridardson TX 75090 Just got home San Antonio ARCS hosted district meeting RC conjunction contest good crowd dinner meeting am sure meeting Mexican dinner brought people out re servations 120 believe came did enjoy meeting hope able explain some workings AMA aired some problems may have brought light methods get things done utilizing AMA channels Clif Hill ARCS thanks hosting gave chance meet old friends greet new friends district AMA display booth getting work out has Ard Enid OK missed show because shipping delay scheduled Wichita Falls Hous ton keep being disappointed check early its use hope delays kept minimum did get San Antonio meeting have problem question just need know something dont sit itdrop line Let try help Ill assist can cant Ill find out best put writing way should no misunderstanding will getting around district again contests year Dont yet know will going Distance has bearing Ac writing plan Abllene June 10-11 Oklahoma City April 29-30 Dallas Richardson possibly Fort Worth May 7 So look next contest go could able make will contests district miss district look Lake Charles Nats Once again some people complaining about Nats being back yard Now jumping Nats Committee dont come up site think appointing committee will come up site satisfy another committee put off someone else As far am concerned member Nats site committee need find site write HQ about site will checked out HQ Nats Committee sites will considered sitting duff trying get another committee wont get done may ease conscience thats am happy Lake Charles will host Nats 1978 Lake Charles central sitesouthern central District VIII will force hospitality south central city outdoes northern site have Only suggestion can make what John Embry Bo Hinch rest LARKS did Act yourself find site like maybe will un happy instead See LAKE CHARLES 1978 NATS tolorado 0 Kansas 0 Nebraska h Dakota 0 South Dakota ixWyonunt DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-Presidest 105 Walds Circle Believije NE 68005 Asuociate Vjce-Pnesdenna C5rartes Brannon 2220 Marirrosa Bred. Casper WY 826Cr Gerald Oeneuu 6464S Andes Praco Aruora Co 80016 Mao Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SO 57350 Lonnie Kroeber 1754 S 9th Fargo ND 58102 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NE 68104 Jim OReitty 4760 N Barrio Wrdnira KS 67220 Last month column started out trip Sioux City talk about snow Since has rained Chuck Brannon AVP Wyoming reports rain wind condi tions During last month have privileged go Sioux Falls SD Washing ton DC twice Lincoln NE places around Omaha/Council Bluffs area During next three weeks stops sched uled Denver CO Long Beach CA Wichita KS sure will nice weather clears up can start being busy Sioux Falls trip prompted Donovans 12th Annual Model Airplane Show number categories including gas-powered tractors RC cars rockets Control Line mod els Scale models helicopters trains doll houses Radio Control models club dis plays represented club display concept appealing gives excellent opportunity re view club scrapbooks full press clippings wide variety promotional ideas An excellent idea comes Donovan Radio Control Club South Dakota group club logo reproduced line drawing sheet paper complete structions mailing address coloring contest colored entries mailed displayed restaurants stores over town Hundreds state-wide entries came 50 finalists dis played various times club 66 Model Aviation lay plane Show Sioux Falls Bill Rohring Dist VII Associate VP Some Flying Eagles Sioux Falls club display winners veroon Marpnam flis elemaster Note club logo used coloring contest First place winners top L-R Pat Corrigan Ed Prohaska Lowayne Godsen Darrell Simmer bottom L-R Scott Boettcher John Ross Rod Anderson Mark Toban next Executive Council meeting Long Beach seems natural take advantage opportunity stop Den ver gives chance meet AMA members district officers area Jer ry Deneau AVP-CO has arranged meet ings leave Denver two days want take time early say thank opportunity Jerry Denver clubs enthusiasm courtesy Input some items next Council agenda seem recurring topics First budgetldues review possibility dues increase first six years may enough will always open constructive thoughts fi nances Redistricting Nats sites permanent site museum FAI team selection com mittees also perpetual topics Thoughts subjects others welcome send club newsletters viewpoints topics such above please dont stop assured letter well read appreciated Reminder districts table top display available use Remember ap preciate club emblems decals patches put display District meetings should forgotten Contact Paul Kegel Fargo Jerry Deneau Denver Both meetings next October Sioux Falls SD has expressed interest hosting meeting next spring look ing Kansas location future get-to gether Congratulations Mike Olsen Fargo ND new member Speed Advisory Committee Arirto 0 taliloriri 0 Hw,i x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 25111 Armour Lane Redoods Beach CA 90278 Associate Vico-Presideets Rolsor Barnes 98-1080 Komo Mai Once Aiea HI 96701 Glen, Canter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alec Shisolm 1100 West Share Fresno CA 93711 Ed Hagenlin 2751 N Canpbell Aeenoe Tureon AZ 85719 J0h, Pond 4269 Syoko Circle Seas Jose CA 95136 Betty Strean 3723 Soawden Acenue Long Beach CA 90808 GrangerWilliarns 181 Pasenee Street San MarcosCA 92069 appears Executive Council going have take another look dues crease proposed passed winter ses sion Since action insurance figures 1978 have come news bad Its going cost AMA $250 per member provide coverage Several things must realized Besides insurance rate increase have increase rent Furthermore employees permanent staff HQ need raise least keep inflation also get raise course zero ad ded zero dollars doesnt impact budget too heavily Seriously some changes must made AMA will become insolvent doesnt require math major figure out Junior Senior membership $300 bargain $250 goes insurance company Take away 1 3c mailing license youve got little left area bears investigating Furthermore $300 approved increase Open dues barely covers huge jump insurance rates 1978 based 1977 dues few words 1978 huge deficit year looks like $300 increase going have reconsidered reserve fund rapidly shrinking time has come bite bullet raise dues level will insure continuance AMA Been busy month since last report Besides working AMA booth San Gabriel Valley RC Flyers mall show attend ed couple specially-called meetings safety seems field county prop erty thus open public no vice flier veteran flier rub elbows problem novice rule has ready-tofly model has no knowledge fly Hes apt fuel attempt takeoff over head someone head doesnt know what frequency control let alone meaning frequency SGVFs attempting work out some thing kind people can con trolled public property Pylon flying al being studied eye putting some workers safer position also found time attend meeting South Bay Airmasters largely U-Control oriented club meeting conducted President Paul Walker ran several fa miliar faces including Lonnie Cope flies lot Indoor says various cate gories fliers cant mix know Utah State Aeromodelers have branches acti vity club separate vice-presi dents division Besides above activity found time get back Boston 82nd running famous marathon accepted entry managed complete good time As soon arrived back Los Angeles seemed attended Ex ecutive Council meeting Long Beach meeting taking place day after ing written Ill report May report Ive approved appointment famed Combat flier Charlie Johnson FAI Combat team selection committee com mittee set up provide guidelines team selection methods coordinate FAI Combat matters general Im still need names AVP re placement Arizona Ive received couple would like sos can have large selection Anybody interested THERMALS Alaska o ana or roqlcn XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Assodate Vice-Presideeta Al Cslner 1807 Seen Elm Pocatello ID 83201 SImon Once. Rt 1 Soc 48 Boadejew MT 59015 Clarence C Naught Rt 5 Soc 16 Coca dAlene ID 83814 Ed McCullough 535 S 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Reao 26808 Done Court Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Street Redmond WA 98052 month will pass some helpful hints will use club have others fall same vein let know will use fu ture best ideas has used successfully recently will help ev ery clubs pocketbook origin idea known Strat-O-Bats Boeing Hawks have used very successfully year us aware high cost tro phies especially comes time put contest fun fly other activity nice awards desirable uncommon spend hundreds dollars trophies single event Howard Phillips president Boeing Hawks has developed idea recycling trophies science Basically idea obtain trophies people no longer interested keeping using modeling activities Howard has gone step further just getting modelers clean out closets Last month Howard put notices company paper local newspap er asking anyone having trophies willing give good cause call him explained non-profit club engaged modeling activities kinds trophies needed response terrific Howard now has upward 250 trophies basement has lot stor ies tell about activity maybe some time can get him relate some best ones us Howard interchanges parts cleans up puts new plates trophies come up usable items groups events ready go About biggest expense plate occa sional new topstill fraction cost new trophies Some has received 36 high some silver cups addition common types does work Quite well Some peo ple object some having mixed types tro phies table give-away time display home no way tell what others looked like small amount work involved can done incentive Give try sup ply immense Some people district occasionally have trouble something ask AMA HQ number incidents hear about has dropped nil last three years once something does go wrong some ideas help things dont go right First prevention requesting things HQ put thing want asking separate piece paper AMA HQ big operation spread Out number rooms combine lot things letter makes things complicated takes time HQ same thing goes questions asking Split up topics put different pieces paper Also important sure name address piece paper just envelope Second dont get some kind swer three weeks follow up quiry specific Tell what asked Give much information can Remember some times year mail comes HQ trunk loads Lastly follow-up doesnt get re sponse call HQ West Coast before 8 AM will cost less buck will before 11 AM call sure specific about what calling about Remember work load split up segments subject handled people fails call district Vice President July1978 67 JUNIO FLIGHT / ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 AMA INDOOR POSTAL WINNERS CEILING HOPPER CONTEST DRAWS GOOD ENTRIES ENGLISH BROThERS WIN 1ST & 3RD IN RI STICK AND Nt GLIDER EVENT ENDS IN TIE Some very good times sent con testants Academys first Indoor Postal Contest youngsters 16 under 33 entrants Stick event 23 Glid er times adjusted 35 feet ceil ing differences using NIMAS fudge factor Graham Davitt 14 Bramhope Leeds England won Stickevent fine flight 645 35 feet flying EZB own design Collin DiMalo 14 Los Angeles CA second 603 flying very light EZB 30 feet Ian Davitt 16 took third 620 35 feet Glider event tie resulted David Turgeon 11 San Diego CA two-flight total 466 seconds under 22 4 ceiling total J001 West 15 Simsbury CT 583 under 35 both result ing adjusted scores 583 Graham Davitt England scored again third 514 David flew modified Whitman Easy Joel Renger Boxy Grahams glider own design time all-balsa model plastic prop 4000 feet above sea level Johnny dad fly half-time show during NMSU bastketball games Hey Now isnt something wish congratulate everyone en tered lots other good flights complete story will next sue AMA OUTDOOR FF CONTEST ENDS MAY 31 Finish up flights send times Ed Whitten end June inclusion Academys SPRING EARLY BIRD Free Flight Postal Contest VINTAGE AEROS NEW BEGINNERS MODEL BUILDING & FLYING PROGRAM Hey gang good things coming way VINTAGE AERO model kit manufac turing firm New Jersey really interested helping us has developed complete low-cost package clubs schools new program one-shot deal de signed help beginners progress Junior modelers program has tested 4-H groups $15 bulk pack consists materials plans instructions 15 Mini Square Things well-written very useful structors Guide covers setting up course building flying contests several display sheets basic aerodynamics Eagle Award Certificates Merit modeler four Vintage Aero kits advanced models contest prizes VINTAGE AERO well helping groups sponsor contests 13 Miniprofile scale models especially like Nesmith Cougar prestigious Glastonbury Connecticut Modelers has scheduled first formal event June 18th contest Models may scratch-built Miniprofile kits Other manufacturers will possibly join offer kits similar manner certainly hope Progress VINTAGE AEROs program will reported Earl VanGorder Flying Models magazine new column begin ners Junior modelers told things catching Well give word latest doings JUNIOR FLIGHT too about kids taking sue favorite teachers school asking him get touch Phil Koopman Vintage Aero 1 Glen Tenafly NJ 07670 201-568-7955 Vintage Aero does sell retail bulk pack ages available hobby shops can purchased directly institutions RON WILLIAMS NEW BOOK heres something else right down alley hardcover book published Simon & Schuster introduces INDOOR building flying will take step wonderful step way youngsters simplest beginning model through Easy Bs Pennyplanes Manhattans experts International Class FAI microfilm job coming book first mentioned March 1976 issue STAR SKIPPERS Ive watched its progress everything cov ered will beautifully clear drawings full instructions fascinating anecdotes let what modeling fraterni ty about What relief will newcomers ask questions roll motor stick tube See book pour microfilm See book Yes indeed Ill recommend new book just way recommended John Kauf manns FLYING HAND LAUNCHED GLID ERS published William Morrow & Co Ive seen lot model airplane how-to books day two far can fully recommend others try cover too much result fail cover anything adequately BUILDING THE GUMDROP Once again wed like mention can receive complete set series appeared over past several months build really good SRPSM Simple Rub ber Powered Stick Model Its name course Gumdrop would make very good club school project just self youre way out boondocks Just send Ed Whitten SOc coin stamps cover Xeroxing mailing costs OBJETS DART Speaking Ron Williams reminds us should tell during entire month March several Indoor models exhibition works art indeed Allan Stone Gallery New York City What kind models Indoor Flying Scale Indoor Endurance types Now art galleries business sell pieces art Yes four sold Interestingly very tractive Scale models went unsold Three shim mering microfilm models two FAIs Baby ROG Manhattan Formula Cab sold models displayed sold flown often FAI having flown 30 minutes Manhattan Rons famous Yeloise sold highest amount $600 Weve always known good quality models combination exquisite work manship intrinsic beauty Now have another reason keeping out rafters collectors items sold its own glass case things beauty enjoyed long long time lit tle sad however artistic attri bute flight has denied Thats guys gals see next month 68 Model Aviation III oi LdsCruces NM scratch-built Super Sleek Streek Johnny placed 23rd 1094 50 gym Thats pretty good
Edition: Model Aviation - 1978/07
Page Numbers: 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68
AIR SHOW TEAM STATUS REPORT Now barely year old AMA Air Show Team program boasts total 20 teams coming 1978 flying season 20 teams represent some 205 AMA members nine districts 13 states 12 active teams 1977 responsible promoting model aviation general public across country presenting over 232 performances before thousands pleased spectators sides educational informative flying dem onstrations original routines created volving highly skilled well-choreographed aerial ground acts elaborate sound costuming cases Besides hours practice build ing some Show Teams constantly working new ideas different types aircraft new acts entertain audiences sure mental telepathy two Show Teams have come up flying Big Macthe first designed Kelly Eberle Flying Dutchmen Aero Team Control Line International Toy Show Philadelphia last September second designed built Bob Roach Spirit America Air Show Team Radio Control 24th Annual Toledo Exposition Building flying beginnings Air Show Teams interest spacious new shopping malls now welcome team static displays teams averaged two five sta tic shows month thus giving good exposure creating interest aeromodeling during long non-flying winter During static display STARS Air Show Team North Star Mall San Antonio Texas random samplings interviews indicated over 25000 people visited various dis plays merchants mall indicated sharp rise modeling-related sales di rect result show Thats least ASTs effortsamong other rewards requests air shows mayor Lytle Texas Chamber Commerce representative Castroville Texas RC Club representative Tampico Mexico hobby shop owner Austin Texas representative Piper Aircrafts Agricul tural Division Its plain see interest model aviation Texas growing Air Show Teams help generous industry sponsors hold full pro grammed flying shows demonstrations mod el building classes lectures static shows interviews television radio model aeronautics promoted general newspapers cover ing events detail type equipment used kinds equipment needed build models future picture 50 show teams across country promoting model aviation new concept Academy has al ready received over 70 requests become AMA/H IA Air Show Teams Although qualifi cation requires great deal skill profession alism promotional ability hopes high ASTs will quadruple number per formance 78 Meanwhile following merely sam pling type response show teams have received date aeromodelers program helps publi cize hobby has brought great recrea tional enjoyment young old alike source great optimism view quickening pace American life esentative Gus Yatron Pennsylvania Congressional Record Model aviation much ticipated have provided us group men can work closely com ing events John Parker Chapter President American Business Clubs Reading Pennsylvania can assured future new members hobby will come out ranks because show J Davis President Reading Jaycees Inc Reading Pennsylvania next page Crowds what AMA Air Show Team Program aboutgives general public chance witness first-hand excitement chal lenge air-modeling mixture specialty aircraft such flying doghouse flying lawnmower flying flag plus scale conventional models makes well-rounded shows Picture exhibition put Florida Air Show Team AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President end Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 have undoubtedly stimulated terest hobby us T M Bermingham Pony Federation Chief Y Indian Guides Camden County New Jersey people attendance enjoyed show youngsters asked contact reference joining model club Sam Protto Chairman Twp Spring Festival Committee Reading Pennsylvania Never before have met people went out way help us Judith Dolan Field Producer KidsWorld Productions Miami Florida demonstration both entertain ing informative sure en joyed comments di rected us Jeanann Skoraszewski Media Boy Scouts Troop No 103 Fleetwood Pennsylvania pleasure produce two very fine segments Metro Magazine aired October 23rd November 13 1977 - segment approximate ly 15 minutes duration may add greatly enhanced Magazine program Charles J Adams Public Affiars Berks Broadcasting Co Reading Pennsylvania audience approximately 1000 captivated show personally re ceived untold number comments ac claiming performance Robert Hohenbrink Airport Mgr Delphos Airport Corp Fly-in everything youd expect good air showloops rolls steep dives precision flying dogfight. Denis Collins Sports Writer Miami Herald Miami Florida show delighted young young Fighter Forum Homestead Air Force Base obvious see effort pride team takes its performances professionalism displayed program received favorable comments both team planning committee CoL Harold V Walsh Commander New Jersey Air National Guard Atlantic City New Jersey received several telephone calls asking address noticed show ex cited comment almost anything else done day . gave great pleasure thousands people Alexis DuPont President Colonial Flying Corp Museum Inc Tough kenamon Pennsylvania put tremendous show inmates stunt flying acrobatics racing mock combat plus lot funny ma terial crash program Bruce Baker Recreation Milanaire Federal Correctional Institution Milan Michigan community added genuine type recreation both adults children also gave Girl Scouts leaders excellent experience through organ izational efforts sponsors Charles E Bartlett Mayor Bowling Green Ohio Board Directors MCARC has asked express its gratitude ganization agreeing participate program Air Show Family Day held benefit MCARC Monroe Karasik President Montgomery County Assoc Retarded Citizens Inc Silver Spring Maryland show team did magnificent job again year behalf Director Operations Major General Ellis would like express appreciation of us attended years picnic Major John R Lippolt Chief Personnel/Administration Headquarters United States Air Force Washington DC show always high- lights day appreciated encontinued page 61 Independently developed Tor Team purposes two Macs left RC version flown Spirit America Air Show Team Toledo OH above CL version flown Flying Dutchmen Aero Team Reading PA * ** *** ** *** * ** *** ** ** * *** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **I ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 DIDJA EVER STOP TO THINK Think puzzled archeologists future will dig up petrified model airplanes will probably puzzled over nested what ate Oh yesand reproduced course will have seen midair collision between two model planes THAT SURE MAKES LOT OF LITTLE ONES RELIGION ENTERS INTO MODEL BUILDING modeling friends surprised exclaiming quit trading hobby shop because religious differ ences shop owner worshipped moneyand broke FROM MY OWN EXPERIENCE Being poor certainly no disgrace sure heck inconvenient! ALASPOOR LASS wife thoughtless modeler com plained first met took outthen took inand now takes granted TOGETHERNESS CARRIED TOO FAR avid modeler bragged wife did everything together went through school together got mar ried raised three kids together went model club meetings together went Out flying together wentto hobby shops together spent fam ily money bunch new model equip mentthey went out got divorce together KEN WILLARD AND THE QUEEN MARY evening April 22nd banquet held aboard beautiful historic ocean liner Queen Mary dockside Long Beach California occasion KEN WILLARD could honored friends AMA Hobby Industry honor dignified Ken being inducted AMA MODEL AVIATION HALL OF FAME As AMA President very great pleasure representing entire member ship AMA presenting Ken plaque indicating considered among worthy modelers great country honor presentation doubly rich since done presence two other esteemed Hall Famers CARL GOLDBERG NAT POLK Ken Willards Evening fun things weve done long time Since Ken has great sense humor first part pro gram done form roast merriment present case cant quite place Ken writes very popular column RC Modeler magazine under title SUNDAY FLIER hand some guy featured cover October 76 issue Model Aviation magazine Congrulations nice guy KEN WILLARD PEOPLE ARE SURE HARD TO UNDERSTAND WEAK SIGNALS Toledo always run terrific raffle great RC confer ence year chancing off bunch ra dios such donated bunch generous manufacturers guess will never know winners serious just won 5-channel radio overheard him say Boy what waste money bought fifteen bucks worth raffle tickets took ONE win radio NEWSLETTERS RECEIVED IN BETTER SHAPE May issue MODEL AVIATION magazine offered suggestion sure folded no envelope newsletters arrival no postal damage YOUR RECEPTION OF THE SUGGESTION resulting SAFE ARRIVAL OF THE MAIL has EXCELLENT suggestion cinch corner folded newsletter piece Scotch tape instead staples stands reason tape nearly likely snag postal machines staples Proving wisdom have al ready received about 60 newsletters prepared way month EVERY ONE IN PERFECT SHAPE mailman just dropped off another bunch newslettersthe 12 taped suggested perfect shapeand ones just staple torn bad ly dedicated newsletter editors am sure put effort love masterpiece editing art ed enough want arrive good readable condition HAVE SPOKEN POSTAL SUGGESTION BRINGS NEW FRIEND As result postal suggestion May MODEL AVIATION magazine received very warm friendly informative letter RUSSELL MILLAR AMA 38453 Postal Service clerk San Angelo TX Millar described machines handle mail just troubles can gin strongly suggests clubs bundle newsletters other mass mailings bundles IN-TOWN OUT-OF-TOWN mail pieces mailed loose unbun dIed little support keep un wrinkled Bundling provides support least part trip wrinkled folded over letter natural jam damage AMAer Millar has another very good sug gestion urges club secretaries newslet ter editors contact local post offices talk mail handlers eagerness have make job easier will play right hands get mail its des tination better shape Millar also says might inquire mail hand lers workload lightest present mail time Besides being good guy offering us help postal problems Russell Millar some personal thanks offer us serve others through hob much appreciated might serve remind thank hobby/sport realize helping enjoy what IMPORTANT CHARTERED CLUB LIST want club mailing list contests exchange newsletters withthe May June issues MODEL AVIATION complete current list AN EARL WILSON QUOTE Seems us spend lifetime going bed sleepy get ting up INTENSE ACTIVITY INVOLVING AMA Please enjoy knowledge long active concerned sport/hobby groups entire world AMAs other-than-contest participation early part year has fantastic sometimes almost frantic AMA has represented large impressive display booth SOUTHWEST MODELERS SHOW Dallas january WRAMS SHOW White Plains NY February TOLEDO WEAK SIGNALS CONFERJuly1978 59 IEN WILLARD left inducted AMA MODEL AVIATION HALL OF FAME AMA President Johnny Clemens banquet Willards honor aboard Oueen Mary docked Long Beach CA ENCE Toledo OH course MACS SHOW Long Beach CA INTER NATIONAL MODELER SHOW Los Angel es April An AMA DISTRICT VII MEETING hosted great folks CARDS Club Lansing Michigan March 25th Along meeting banquet CARDS put EXPO Show beau tiful models April 1st date 495th RC SQUADRON again host AMA DISTRICT MEETING Westford MA feature District meeting induction long-timer BERT POND AMA HALL OF FAME CARDS 495th RC SQUADRON represent ative best chartered clubs AMA Both have outstanding leadership club spirit AMA District X Vice President JIM SCARBOROUGH hold DISTRICT X MEETING April 29th conjunction INTERNATIONAL MODELERS SHOW Los Angeles Further involvement AMA included attending COMMITTEE FOR INTER NATIONAL AEROMODELING Bureau meet ing FAI-World Paris March 30-31 JOHN CLEMENS JOHN WORTH LAIRD JACKSON multitude other meetings special interest groups var ious shows forth also required AMA representation During same period time AMA held NATIONALS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING Dallas January 21st AMA EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING Hous ton January 28th another COUNCIL MEETING February 18th Dulles Air port Washington DC still another COUNCIL MEETING aboard Queen Mary Long Beach April 21st AMA also involved HOBBY INDUSTRY OF AMERICA TRADE SHOW Houston Janu ary 27th through February 1st OUTSIDE OF ALL THAT AMA HASNT DONE MUCH LATELYIII GOOD GRIEFIII IT IS HARD TO HAVE FAITH business personal taxes must pay multitude forms paperwork must filled out prove facts following shakes faith Employers Quarterly Federal Tax Return needed filled out submitted about same time column needed go magazine just filled out tax form Form 941 found following instruc tions Please use form dont have form get Internal Revenue Service Office Now heck would know needed form didnt have form read instructions GOOD GOSH WE ARE ALL IN TROUBLE! trend modeling toward much larger scale modelsbut cars must use take flying site much sinaI lerI Darned poor planning Id say ARE THE GIANTS TAKING OVER Since mentioned much larger e like trend scale models previous paragraph thought few words comment would amiss guess BUD NOSEN has probably much fluence anyone movement toward popularity models around 100 inches span upward Bud manufactures ex cellent line large models plant Two Harbors Minnesota Two Harbors way small quiet community little east Duluth talked Bud Weak Signals Con ference Toledo again phone few minutes ago comments teresting First burst big-bird busi ness has required Nosen increase man ufacturing facility 7000 sq ft Second Bud says completely sold out rest year other words has hand orders can fill year next year doesnt mean out luck big-uns bag cause bunch manufacturers showing big planes WRAMS TOLEDO MACS Shows lot chatter being generated new popularity giant model planes Are safe Will influence insur ance unfavorably Will creat problems regarding flying sites Are really easier fly Will cost material hold number models built down will size thing stop will will courts insurance companies draw line tween AIRCRAFT MODEL AIR CRAFT things have little dull club meetings lately think would very interesting very progressive contribu tive form some club programs around bigplane problems knows what dis cussions YOU generate might help us solve new BIG problem talking Bud Nosen interested hearing him say concerned about trend toward larger heavier aircraft especially trend toward larger heavier engines said limiting designs planes could flown 60 engine wingspan about 100 inches would like consider problems created larger aircraft might like consider easier control cause cannot change direction attitude quite quickly smaller models can also trimmed fly little slower means ones us no longer have lightning reflexes youth could ac curately control beast other side coin tells us kinetic energy developed larger heavier machine could destructive An obvious fact large aircraft going crowd lets pray doesnt happen would probably strike people small model course smaller model would probably going faster sure lot things consid er IF YOU HAVE DEFINED OPINIONS would help certainly submit AMA VICE PRESIDENT YOUR DIS TRICT will find name address issue MODEL AVIATION section District Reports Contacting columnists particular interests ALL THE MODEL PUBLICATIONS would another way exchanging thoughts fellow fliers CLUB NEWS LETTER another fine way heard make sure club exchanging newslet ters other active clubs please always remember THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU BUILD INTO YOUR MODEL PLANE IS S-A-F-E T-YAND THE WAY YOU PRACTICE IT JUNIOR OFFICERSGOOD IDEA progressive Charter Clubs US FLYING DUTCHMEN AEROMODELERS Club Reading PA always gain something newsletter AIR MAIL time its reminder good move part club have JUNIOR OFFICER officers make sure young folks have voice possibly some projects own FLYING DUTCHMENS Junior President RICK GERMANN enjoyed report newsletter also en joyed spirited visit some Dutch men Toledo colorful bunchI MOST INTERESTING QUOTE FROM TV often-irreverent show ALL IN THE FAMILY Archie Bunker made interesting declaration said GOD dont make no mistakes got GOD THE WINGS OF AMA B LESS EM Lansing Michigan AMA District VII meeting EXPO Show ban quet spent some very pleasant moments couple angels know must angels because among active members WINGS WINGS stands Womens Inter-national Glider Soaring unique organization WINGS club made up members over country contrast usual form just local membership fact ladies active RC Soaring Glider participants also makes WINGS unique 20-some active members fliers contribute original idea forming WINGS cooked up Bar bara Robinson Karen Toebe Margaret Gill Barbara Henon SOAR Nats Lockport Illinois 1974 Most amazing fact hard enough keep local bunch together headed same direction hold group together scat tered over country unbelievable doing pair WINGS enjoyed getting visit Lansing past present officers club among prime movers organizers club KAREN TOEBE BARBARA ROBINSON great-gals belong WINGS also CARL TOEBE BOB ROBINSON belong CARDS Club Lansing OUTSTANDING AMAersl NEWSLETTER THAT COMMUNICATES newsletter MONMOUTH MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB over New Jer sey way always informative especially ad mire editor HENRY GOEDKOOP listing ALL AMA District II officers newsletter AMA member should know serves him contact case have suggestion question just plain ole ax grind Henry listed names addresses phone numbers about YOUR district GET HELP WITH ENDING MIKE NASSISE editor WING TIPS WING BUSTERS MAC Hanson MA ended May editorial effort way like said simply Keep nose up tail down ******all now****** 60 Model Aviation cant pg 58 Susan M Kenney VP Social Activities NASA Employees Club Washington DC past highlight picnic James C Borre Group Operations Sup Toys R Us Inc Beltsville Maryland Air Show certainly highlights picnic enjoyed everyone y Augustine Picnic Co-Chairman Computer Sciences Corporation Falls Church Virginia hundred four students able enjoy fine air show Kranning Dir Recreation Indiana Boys School Plainfield Indiana Im pleased people willing spend day working worthwhile cause Its highly commendable C L Todd Campaign Chairman United Way San Antonio Texas Already success story dedication men women Air Show Teams devoting own time money effort should applauded Thanks enthusiasm model aviation flying high AMA CLUB REPORT As December 31 1977 46 clubs now have memberships 100 Club 1330 0140 0329 0116 0575 0551 StateMembers Orange Coast RCCA374 Pioneer RCCIub IncCA324 DCRCMD260 BIRDS IncCA231 Valley Forge Signal SeekersPAi 94 Greater Pittsburgh Aero RCers PA162 VAi 60 CAiS 7 NJ 154 CA 1 43 VAi 42 TXi 41 CAi 39 0641 Tidewater RC Inc 0154 San Gabriel Valley RC League 0428 0122 0636 0623 0162 0617 0347South Shore RC 0371Signal Seekers RC 0188No Connecticut RC 0502Goodyear MAC 0218Suncoast Aeromodelers 0703Mid-Hudson RC Soc 0597Middle Tenn RC Soc 0247Chicagoland RC Modelers 0528 Tulsa Glue Dobbers Inc 0444 Blue Angels MAC 0340495thRCSquadron 0334 Prince Georges RC TXi 36 MAi 35 MIi 35 CTi 34 OHi 34 FL133 NY127 TNi 27 Inc ILi 26 OKi 25 NYi 24 MAi 23 MDi 19 0413Central Jersey RCNJi19 0163South Bay Soaring Soc CA-i 14 0455Long Island Drone SocNYii3 0285Ft Wayne Flying Circuits Inc INill 0773Arizona RCSoc IncAZlb 0156San Jose Wavemasters RC Inc CAi 10 0274Suburban Aero Club Chicago ILi 08 0667Milwaukee Flying ElectronsInc WIi 08 0143RCBees IncCAi 07 0179Pikes Peak RCCOi 07 0463Penn Ave RCSocietyNY107 0524Western Ohio RK SocOHi 07 0152San Fernando Valley RC Flyers CAi 06 0468Rochester Aeromodelers SocNYi 05 0649Radio Aeromodelers Seattle WAi 03 0383Twin City RCMN102 0263Palos Park RC ILiQi 0129Torrey Pines Gulls Glider Club 0338 Cape Ann RC Model Club 0877 Austin RC Assn No Clubs 775 385 135 36 46 Total Clubs CAi 00 MAi 00 TXi 00 No Members 0-24 25-49 50-74 75-99 i00& over 1377 Rockland County RC Cordova Model Masters Northern Virginia RC Richardson RC Club So Alameda County RCers Manned Spacecraft Center RC GOING TO THE HATS READ THE FINE PRINT Wait Until Get May Too Late annual event known National Model Airplane Championships worlds biggest model meet enjoyed hun dreds always some end up unhappy cases unhappiness caused taking time read avail able information events operate official entry form part prob lem complex full fine print natural tendency set aside lateror maybe never Yet fine print has evolved over years necessary evil order help bring order what adds up lot complex information Unfortunately things days entry form information has become complicated because few people cause problems ignoring common sense fairness concerning rights privi leges others Consequently has become necessary impose tight deadlines restrict some activities make kinds special rules normally needed other model meets Much detail necessary simply cause numbers people involved typ ically over 2000 counting contestants help ers relatives friends obvious communications problems dealing especially dispersed oyer huge airfield time event runs week problems involving what happening day day location location say National Meet also known Nats isa very complicated operation mostly very orderly enjoyable experience make effort informed Nats entry form offers wealth information particular attention called some details information have overlooked ignored someto eventual disappoint ment Some people example simply show up Nats expect able parti cipate contestants regardless arrival time Most however have learned advance en try mail far easier significantly cheaper Others depend upon so-called late entry Nats through know far expensive saddest sit uation involves person doesnt realize deadlines varying event event late entry possibleand until cutoff time day Nats entry form has exact schedule dead lines Cutoff times have experimented year year variations have ever made much difference Almost al ways someone shows up few minutes too late deadlines made late practi cal still manageable cutoff time sharp has way because experi ence over years has shown no matter what time picked some people tend wait until last minute considerable disruption headquarters operations much overtime work year special attempt has made make requirements easier contestants careful reading Nets entry form still necessary avoid surprise possible disappointment Nats has gotten worlds biggest model meet man ageable tight planning time de mands upon participants know dont have problems enjoy Nats thoroughly dont bother come informed often disappointed Disap pointment avoidable unnecessaryread fine print Note Nats entry forms expected available AMA HQ mid-May Send stamped self-addressed envelope get deadline advance entry mail July 3postmarked later AMA PETITION TO FCC IN FINAL PREPARATION AMA Frequency Committee con junction AMAs legal counsel finaliz ing draft AMA petition filed Federal Communications Commis sion purpose requesting new fre quencies radio control activities total 30 frequencies being request ed including current seven 72 MHz area AMA petition granted would see 72 MHz frequencies perhaps ad ditional 10 would also see up 11 30-42 MHz area perhaps some 222224 MHz region Furthermore FM would July1978 61 AST REPORT joyed FCC PETITIONContinued permitted RC frequencies might al obtain some frequencies region above 400 MHz Obtaining frequencies 3042 MHz area would permit relatively easy eco nomical conversion 27 MHz equipment latter would freed pre sent CB interference problems life equipment would extended indefinitely AMA petition currently being re viewed RC industry leaders AMA Fre quency Committee members insure com pleteness views final version expected end June will submitted FCC estimated about year may follow before positive action can expected normal timespan basics government procedures produce end result timetable about year beyond what AMA leaders hoped back 1976 AMA members successful con vincing FCC existing 27 MI-lz RC fre quencies should given over CB use since time new administration has taken over Washington FCC offi cials 76 no longer scene has caused delays AMAs campaign seek new RC frequencies Now however stage set ef fort expand potential RC activity AMA Frequency Conmittee Gpti mistic full text AMA petition will published soon ready present FCC DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Pqaer District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vm-Predsu Robert C Brodeor 405 Ma, SOreet Nashox NH 03060 Raymond Gibooleso 39 High Snreen Old Tow, ME 04468 Charles H Luansyd PO Box 428 West Groton MA 01472 Al Nosotnik 4 Benerty Plate Norwalk CT 06850 George Parker 7 Pasl Or. Lee MA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Boldoc Orion Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbx 6 Laorel Aw. Kitoery ME 03904 Seems though theres always another column due usually happens comes spring outside activity meetings Council meet ings Today writing April 19th finds way yet another meeting Executive touncil time Long Beach Convention Center California have day-long meeting time per mits visit MACS Show being held same location following week International Model Show Los Angeles Convention Center being ably han dled old friend Bill Northrop time wish again thank Doug AlIred performance job often thankless RC Contest Board member District I know has put lot time job filled outa lot return question naires RC Board has always aware problems hopes RC fraternity WARM HEARTFELTTHANKS DOUG John Papageorge modeler since fore time possible back Dooling days Speed now involved RC Pylon another wish thank ser vices AVP Western Massachusetts John has eliminated plans take British prize man-powered flight has working long time because prize has won Gossamer Con dor Johns plans entry utilized prize winner conso lation now John will save lot Monokote future modeling efforts THANK YOU JOHN FOR THESE PAST EIGHT YEARS OF WORK AND SUPPORT Art Everett tied election AVP Southern Maine Bill Wilbur has declined favor Bill order have time personal modeling efforts Art has probably done modelers area AVP per capita bas will continue support sport already planning couple meets up Portland Maine area THANK YOU ART EVERETT must continue ask inputs column have contest coming up can give 60 days lead time let know Most clubs using sheet club paper list contests interest members great idea Speaking club papers have recently heard coupl clubs has some growing pains will come meet both Maine New Hampshire summer pass along what may some helpful suggestions success ful club Thankfully dont have lot flying site problems District YET SUGGEST THAT ALL CLUB NEWS LETTERS USE LOGO OR HEADING ON THE PAPER WITH THE CLUB NAME AND ADDRESS THAT MAY BE USED too often writer club newsletter seems assume everyone reading knows whats go ing Try little different format use some different spacing newsletters new will mean lot club other interested readers New Jersey New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Strnnt Bayside NY 11361 Auxocian Viee-Preeidusts Pete Biandrini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Oxoid Fifield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12068 John Grine 6387 Badger Lockyort NY 14094 Cliff Montplaisir 17 Ronary Smnrir NJ 07901 Jack Samnsarco 2062 Emerson Ave union NJ 07083 James Sleoghter Chief Crafts & Hobbies uSAF/EuROPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd. Syrasase NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS may amount jumping gun bit feel urge expound upon pet projects ie getting out VOTE very well write off poor showing AMA-ers election polls resigned ly attributing member apathy degree disciple Cause Effect such disposition problem will strike representing resounding cop out thirst Truth will remain unassuaged As ruled unre lenting urge locate isolate ANSWERS having logic side have given great deal thought reason monu mental disinclination AMA members vote Presidents V-Ps other offi cers humble opinion ANSWER problem found area TIMING suggestion ventured equal humility rearrange calendar divorce polling period dues paying time though will cost way postage No matter emphatic ally stress membership mail ing ballot need await sending dues money vast majority failing-to-vote members will either wait long too late vote count blending lassitude feeling futili ty end up just sending money in62 Model Aviation Joe Beshar current President Society Antique Modelers SAM recently appointed Electroflight subcommittee Federation Aeronautique Internation- Cunneclicol S Maice achusetts e New Hampshire ale latter position Joe will provide U S Rhude Island e vermont inputs thinking concerning international rules electric motor powered models shown 020 Astro-powered 2channel Buzzard Bombshell 36 span Cannon Radio weight 10 oz Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flyer has some else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft super vising flying prevent accident possibilities surance premium say lets have elections around June July dues season November December District like over 5000 members 793 valid votes cast ALL candi dates last 1977 Presidential election Can apathy ANSWER? feel about us favor let know PLEASE! SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL AMA SHOW TEAM gratifying learn AMA HQ re ceiving requests Districts information other available assistance concerning organization conduct local Show Teams such teams better off context bene fits realized through activities Much greater coverage possible through increase number teams considering travel expense required lesser num ber journey greater distances within District too thrill watch ing local stars go through paces DISTRICT II QUESTIONNAIRE District II membership meeting distribute blank questionnaire forms attendance find input results helpful Forexample returned following meeting WRAM Show Bill McClure President HACK ENSACK VALLEY RIC FLYERSelicited following comments response ques tions concerning things accomplished AMA local national levels creased communication between local clubs informal non-pressure level Rigid ganization mandatory meetings usually turn off people cause hard feelings Bill following say about what felt AMA should national level drive AMA have large corporations sponsor shows contests finance activities return gain advertising ad vantages Sample Hitachi Circus-Circus AMA doesnt individual clubs will Lets get Gravy Train other sport does itgolf boat racing footballyou name us Marcel Favetta same club also re sponded opinion lot still remains area obtaining greater news media coverage modeling activities Marcel also say Unfortunately feel too members AMA insurance coverage think AMA needs united grass roots approach whereby clubs well individual modelers recognize existence fellow fliers both AMA non-AMA living nearby areas believe idea Associations great cause hobby fun peo ple involved GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio syloaota Vigna III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahe Road Dayton OH 45429 Aaaooiate Voe-Peeodeot Joe Eiben 5192 Edeohoroc Lyohuist OH 44124 Francis Flohany 504 21st 50. Vienna WV 26101 bird Jackson 523 Meadombrook St David PA 19087 Edward Wisser 1521 Samnit St McKeesport PA 15131 No District Ill report month Delaware rict totumbia land h Carolica IVVirgioja DISTRICT REPORT John Spaldeng District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellorbin Street Lonitam MD 20801 Aasocate Vice-Proidesta charles Foreman 609 Pohito Rd. Mechanimnille VA 23111 V 8111 Helms 800 Tyvola Road Ctsarlotte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 08 19809 John Preston 7012 Etnira Court Falls Chard, VA 22042 Russelt Sandusky 1122 Ptaa Circle Joppa MD 2108s Past Yacobacci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayetnenille NC 28301 Some years ago asked confirm appointment Bob Sifleet posi tion District IV representative Free Flight FAI Program Committee did confirm selection some knowledge commitment FF dis cipline particularly FAI Program successful contestant parti cipant FAI Program 15 years Time passed Bob worked Com mittee good reports activities Some three years ago Bob chance move rural location just across state line still flew same club went same meetings worked suburbs Baltimore general went Marylander opportunity move consulted with committee chairman would able go work program chairman independently agreed lYe miles did make much difference since work representation still effective District IV No committee concerned problem Bobs contri bution work considerable con structive Some months ago Jerry Barnette Fred ericksburg VA questioned letter con tinuing have words District III resident speaking District IV actually rather upset apparently inferred cheating Free Flighters persist ing allowing Bob work com mittee Mr Barnette volunteered three other gentlemen district replace Bob point raised valid point rule because manner used describe work Bob Sifleet certainly constructive did feel phone calls letters would clear air Mr Barnette persisted checked Bob Bob talked three Free Flighters suggested Mr Bar nette said contacted anyone interested job Under circumstances reaction just dismiss matter point ruleno matter unpleasant ly put So heres chance let District IV members make determination Should District IV continue make use Bob Sifleet member FF FAI Selection Program Committee should re lieve him find someone side state line replace him Send votes AMA HQ attn Mich eline Madison comments welcome Howard Crispin reports formation committee within Radio Control Clubs Virginia try organize judging district action seems necessary important contest health district country So Ive elected reprint Howards entire report held quarterly meeting Radio Control Clubs Virginia Saturday afternoona long four hour session large number subjects discussed prime items radio interference judging interference problem gone over Joe Caporaletti PWRC Chuck Foreman intent concerned exhaust legal means solving problem Judging thoroughly exposed John would like assistance through column possible trying work out something sole struggle part named committee work Chuck Buhi Tidewater RC John Pres ton NVRC myself Rivanna RCC problem judging solution will explored two levelsregional state through RCCVa District IV AMA VPs assistance Shortly dissertation will mailed competitively active clubs outlining proposal detail inter im would like exposure summary 1 Form District IV judges group pro vide cadre personnel work Pattern Scale Sport Biplane competition 2 method recruiting people method suggested have active club subsidize minimum two people two would turn obliged work home club contests plus least other competition during season would also required attend seminar held judging skills judges would scheduled elected coordinator cause least inconvenience best utilization 3 Training information would hopefully relayed AMA publication Model Aviation some organized manner least seminar would held annually some central location 4 intent proposal fill urgent need district pre sently being filled national other regional activity 5 clubs interested working gether make program go should correspond views members committee prior 8 July 1978 date RCCVa meets would like able come August 26 District IV meeting say moving forward Members addresses Charles E BuhI 557 Princess Anne Rd Virginia Beach VA 23457 Howard Crispin Jr 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 John D Preston 7012 Elvira Ct Falls Church VA 22042 Initial approval delegates RCCVa obtained proposal will go clubs month Virginia will need help Sincerely Howard Crispin Jr Sec retary RCCVamore over July1978 63 Thank Howard John Chuck interest lets hope clubs get behind effort think should include Precision Aerobatics both Control Line Radio Write ideas Howard Dont forget plan Second Annu al District IV AMA meeting scheduled August 26 1978 Mechanicsville near Richmond Va Lots interesting things see hear later. Test flew B25 twin Webra 40s flaps retracts bomb drop last Sunday As Bishop said widow o Eeeeel! Alabama 0 Florida gia isoippi ro Rico VSouth Carolina eosee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 Sooth 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Aaodat Vic-Prsidnto John Bryson 400 Cooncil Cir. P0 8oo 1355 Tupelo MS 38801 Ridrad E Jackson 107 Whire Brad. Sanrnrerville SC 29403 Cirris Sober 5941 Wairer Road Columbus GA 31904 Aestrar Johoron 932 Banyao Dr. Deli-ap Bead FL 33444 Jim Lrkin 3252 Monte dOre Drive Hoooer AL 35216 Lujo Rodriguez 0-10 5th Sc Ent. Villa Rica Bapairron Puerto Rico 00619 John Workman 5321 Onercon Road Nastroille TN 37220 pretty girl Mississippi sends pic tures regularly permitting report happenings Meridian Mrs Mary Corbin wife Ray Corbin works Meridian MS Post Office important flier area sent snap Meridi club members recent air show Shown Harold Watson Bill Clay Mickey Thomp son Buddy Duerin have some other pictures air show can feature later Recently Birmingham ground broken Air Museum full sized air craft city fathers showed up including Mayor Vann ceremonies Birmingham Aeromodelers member Pat Hollack donated model RC Pietennol new museum Pictured club president Gary Tata sciore admiring model plane air pioneer Glenn Messer honored US Post Office last year pioneer flights carrying mail 20s Dont forget YOUR club wants some free national publicity send pic tures well run Club-of-the-Month DISTRICT V CLUB OF THE MONTH club featured once before 1974 old AMA monthly mailing AMA News Bob Sue Crysler beginning GCRC again now much larger finer AMA chartered club four years ago want present Gold Coast Radio Controllers Delray Beach Florida Mr Art Johnson AMA Associate VP State Florida newsletter editor has sent formation recent years GCRC has mushroomed busiest prestigious AMA clubs south Florida ONLY District V has OFFICIAL AMA show team Heres photo last year splendid show team L-R Irv Allison Ernie Kraft Terry Richter Art Johnson Mario Yederlinic Ben Roosen Bob Kitoon little airplanes lined up match other show team performs over gets great local publicity year GCRC features widely alded Gold Coast RC Jamboree Scale contoot zof rintvon vieni anoc rI W-rld War Scale oere last year-s winners L le Terry Richter Wayne Ripple Ray Colelli Lee Robinson Mario Yederlinic Jack Phaler year 1978 just finished another Jamboree WW Sport Scale 1st Ray Colelli Mario Yederlinic again Bob Temple Golden Age Scale Mr Bob Temple won first Gary Pal teer Bob Kitson Blue Max Fun Fly Terry Richter Ray Colelli Jerry Sto loff Shown above snap hero Mr Art Johnson AVP Florida big fat P-38 which flies equally well engine know because said did newsletter OK Dont drop Art. 64 Model Aviation twc ,,,, Yederlinic L Bob Kitsuri rsq piano club VP owns manufacturing busi ness Florida Bob gifted dental surgeon operates little Waco constantly auy LaOVIC 5.liGliULtO Johnson doing nice job helping Art newsletter relaxes flattening crashed models after fly-in above equloment .ire Pat above model plane working hard re cent contest doing paper work Cindy Bill Anger scoring RC Pattern flights cards Charlotte Johnson registrar Sally Yed erlinic refreshment committee Illinois 0 Indiana S Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Assoolans Vce-Pessdeot Danid S Ahlbarg 734 Acadia Rd. Valyaraiso IN 46382 Roger Geers 729 N 22nd St Dainty IL 62301 Robert GdI 216 Stately Lane Springfield IL 62704 Frank L Hughes 709 NE 44sf Sr Kansas City MO 64116 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr. Leuington KY 40504 Robert C Stagner 1828 Seiters Dr. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 PIrillip Sailinan 3021 Spring Valley Cr. Anderson IN 46011 Column time again last snow gone green grass coming flying fields being rolled few airplanes have up mall static shows scheduled went Bloomington IL last March 18 Sentral Illinois Radio Society SIRS club show excellent airplanes displayed several good enough competition Toledo Chicago Expo tried con vince seemed reluctant compete larger shows did see couple Toledo believe Jim Wat son placed Pylon Racer hope will bring few airplanes up Expo next October weekend went Rockford IL Rock Valley RC Flyers club show Cher ryvale Mall week after attend Executive Council meeting Peoria IL has mall show next weekend will about yearI have get some work done airplanes home Rockford show huge success sixth have has grown six contestants first time well over 100 now flying demonstration put before mall opened cluded big Du-Bro cardboard model heli copters other RC models newsletters receive comes Louisville Radio Control Club Ker ry Coyle secretary wrote up idea club worth repeating Ill copy directly newsletter Hey old timers LRCC Have noticed what has happening club past two years First new members sit over corner start talking everyone would listen building sailplane coming out Cheno weth Park fly Ed Tasman talked bearded friend going local pond try sailing foam boats Sunday afternoon people learned what Ed known long timesailing can fun Now several us have purchased dune buggies run around yards have nothing else What does have old timers go Floyds Fork week two get couple hours good old boyswell maybe nothing hope everything Because great interest radio con trol everything last 10 years almost anything have interest can oper ated little boxes flag Which brings point such variety interest club now would foolish take advantage Beginning year will let various groups club sponsor meet ings during summer months meet ings will held sites demon strations explanations can given interested particular field terest Everyone attendance will given chance fly drive sail whatever being demonstrated dont have particular inter est subject meeting month normal business will taken care abbreviated meeting monthly site Everything will spelled Out newslet ter before meeting feel site meetings will help everyone club understand what turns everyone else might see something didnt know could much fun Sounds like excellent program spread interest information belong Fox Valley Aero Club St Charles IL Most members RC fliers also have Control Line Free Flight fliers too club going have two asphalt runways put 16 feet wide 200 feet long hope have pictures next month Inwa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesuta nnsn VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris Dintrict VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Avenue Moscatine IA 52761 Asacciat c-Presider5a James 0 Clark RN 3 Cedar Rapds IA 52401 Prank Morrsssey 14100 W Perk Ace. New Berlin WI 53151 Tim Prow 11267 Saur Sterling Heighta MI 49078 Win Rohrnn 4494 Tanglewood Troil St Joseph MI 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Hoseerd Woyrse 1709 7th 5L NE. Rodnester MN 55901 Wayne Veuger 38235 Castle Ronrsiis MI 48174 District VII East Meeting now tory want thank Lansing CARDS hospitality also congratulate ability sponsor put gether EXPO II AMA meeting unfortunate weather didnt cooperate Im sure would have people take part models excel lent banquet super unfor tunate very few Control Line models displayed Will EXPO Ill same During AMA meeting discussion flying safety insurance problems costs held imperative concern ourselves safety model aviation becoming more costly obtain surance75c 1975 over $250 1978 best way hold down costs reduce claims means improved FLYING SAFETY Another item discussed re districting lower Michigan District Ill AMRCC Michigan very much favor proposal effect has forwarded AMA HQ members Executive Council asked Wayne Yeager some research other clubs obtain feelings this time have very little said against item will certainly come up April Coun cil Meeting against pro posal either club individual would like hear fortunate enough have seventh president AMA seated same banquet table Kenneth Held served AMA some time ago interest still very keen real pleasure meet him wife quite time discussing old Joe Ott kits also got meet Karen Toebe Vice Pres ident WINGS husband Carl WO MEN INTER-NATIONAL GLIDER SOAR ING very fine group ladies en couraging participation women sport Lila Stamm president Joan Nolte secretary-treasurer Anyone inter ested becoming part up-and-coming organization can contact Karen 6128 Marscot Dr Lansing Ml 48910 Ladies chance become member fine spirited group dont fly can join am sure would welcome support Just received nice letter Blue Eagles RC Show Team Webster MN Jim Taylor manager out sticks need show put let Jim know can write him RR 1 Box 167C Webster MN 55088 unable make infamous Toledo Conference did get good report some local club members lucky enough make show may already know Lansing CARDS presented AMA Award Excellence feel award has earned just handed July1978 65 picture illustrates variety Scale models recent Jamboree Karen Toebe WINGS VP Johnny Clem ens AMA President out group selected CARDS basis example leadership abili ty creativity attitude have set example should proud Dis trict VII deserving award happy make possible receive wish could have make presentation month would like introduce Bill Rohring Associate Vice President Michi gan Bill has pilot since 16 graduate University Michigan spent some time Air Force discharged 1st Lieutenant has flown sev eral different planes including B-25 C-46 His modeling experience goes back 1940 has done types Rub ber Power RC Bill regular contestant Glider contests holds LSF Level II Bill member EAA NSS serves AMA Leader Member AVP Bill lives St Joseph MI operates Rohring Clothing area need some new threads give Bill call Ill bet can fix up again fortunate have concerned dividual serve District VII Bill member past president Whirlwinds South western Michigan Arkansas siana Menico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District viii Vice-President 2933 Blanlrenship Wichita Falls IX 76308 Aasooats vico-Preddent Buzz Averitl 9117 La Barranna NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Suipluar LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohane Dr. N Lirnie Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Boo 545 Ridardson TX 75090 Just got home San Antonio ARCS hosted district meeting RC conjunction contest good crowd dinner meeting am sure meeting Mexican dinner brought people out re servations 120 believe came did enjoy meeting hope able explain some workings AMA aired some problems may have brought light methods get things done utilizing AMA channels Clif Hill ARCS thanks hosting gave chance meet old friends greet new friends district AMA display booth getting work out has Ard Enid OK missed show because shipping delay scheduled Wichita Falls Hous ton keep being disappointed check early its use hope delays kept minimum did get San Antonio meeting have problem question just need know something dont sit itdrop line Let try help Ill assist can cant Ill find out best put writing way should no misunderstanding will getting around district again contests year Dont yet know will going Distance has bearing Ac writing plan Abllene June 10-11 Oklahoma City April 29-30 Dallas Richardson possibly Fort Worth May 7 So look next contest go could able make will contests district miss district look Lake Charles Nats Once again some people complaining about Nats being back yard Now jumping Nats Committee dont come up site think appointing committee will come up site satisfy another committee put off someone else As far am concerned member Nats site committee need find site write HQ about site will checked out HQ Nats Committee sites will considered sitting duff trying get another committee wont get done may ease conscience thats am happy Lake Charles will host Nats 1978 Lake Charles central sitesouthern central District VIII will force hospitality south central city outdoes northern site have Only suggestion can make what John Embry Bo Hinch rest LARKS did Act yourself find site like maybe will un happy instead See LAKE CHARLES 1978 NATS tolorado 0 Kansas 0 Nebraska h Dakota 0 South Dakota ixWyonunt DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-Presidest 105 Walds Circle Believije NE 68005 Asuociate Vjce-Pnesdenna C5rartes Brannon 2220 Marirrosa Bred. Casper WY 826Cr Gerald Oeneuu 6464S Andes Praco Aruora Co 80016 Mao Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SO 57350 Lonnie Kroeber 1754 S 9th Fargo ND 58102 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NE 68104 Jim OReitty 4760 N Barrio Wrdnira KS 67220 Last month column started out trip Sioux City talk about snow Since has rained Chuck Brannon AVP Wyoming reports rain wind condi tions During last month have privileged go Sioux Falls SD Washing ton DC twice Lincoln NE places around Omaha/Council Bluffs area During next three weeks stops sched uled Denver CO Long Beach CA Wichita KS sure will nice weather clears up can start being busy Sioux Falls trip prompted Donovans 12th Annual Model Airplane Show number categories including gas-powered tractors RC cars rockets Control Line mod els Scale models helicopters trains doll houses Radio Control models club dis plays represented club display concept appealing gives excellent opportunity re view club scrapbooks full press clippings wide variety promotional ideas An excellent idea comes Donovan Radio Control Club South Dakota group club logo reproduced line drawing sheet paper complete structions mailing address coloring contest colored entries mailed displayed restaurants stores over town Hundreds state-wide entries came 50 finalists dis played various times club 66 Model Aviation lay plane Show Sioux Falls Bill Rohring Dist VII Associate VP Some Flying Eagles Sioux Falls club display winners veroon Marpnam flis elemaster Note club logo used coloring contest First place winners top L-R Pat Corrigan Ed Prohaska Lowayne Godsen Darrell Simmer bottom L-R Scott Boettcher John Ross Rod Anderson Mark Toban next Executive Council meeting Long Beach seems natural take advantage opportunity stop Den ver gives chance meet AMA members district officers area Jer ry Deneau AVP-CO has arranged meet ings leave Denver two days want take time early say thank opportunity Jerry Denver clubs enthusiasm courtesy Input some items next Council agenda seem recurring topics First budgetldues review possibility dues increase first six years may enough will always open constructive thoughts fi nances Redistricting Nats sites permanent site museum FAI team selection com mittees also perpetual topics Thoughts subjects others welcome send club newsletters viewpoints topics such above please dont stop assured letter well read appreciated Reminder districts table top display available use Remember ap preciate club emblems decals patches put display District meetings should forgotten Contact Paul Kegel Fargo Jerry Deneau Denver Both meetings next October Sioux Falls SD has expressed interest hosting meeting next spring look ing Kansas location future get-to gether Congratulations Mike Olsen Fargo ND new member Speed Advisory Committee Arirto 0 taliloriri 0 Hw,i x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 25111 Armour Lane Redoods Beach CA 90278 Associate Vico-Presideets Rolsor Barnes 98-1080 Komo Mai Once Aiea HI 96701 Glen, Canter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alec Shisolm 1100 West Share Fresno CA 93711 Ed Hagenlin 2751 N Canpbell Aeenoe Tureon AZ 85719 J0h, Pond 4269 Syoko Circle Seas Jose CA 95136 Betty Strean 3723 Soawden Acenue Long Beach CA 90808 GrangerWilliarns 181 Pasenee Street San MarcosCA 92069 appears Executive Council going have take another look dues crease proposed passed winter ses sion Since action insurance figures 1978 have come news bad Its going cost AMA $250 per member provide coverage Several things must realized Besides insurance rate increase have increase rent Furthermore employees permanent staff HQ need raise least keep inflation also get raise course zero ad ded zero dollars doesnt impact budget too heavily Seriously some changes must made AMA will become insolvent doesnt require math major figure out Junior Senior membership $300 bargain $250 goes insurance company Take away 1 3c mailing license youve got little left area bears investigating Furthermore $300 approved increase Open dues barely covers huge jump insurance rates 1978 based 1977 dues few words 1978 huge deficit year looks like $300 increase going have reconsidered reserve fund rapidly shrinking time has come bite bullet raise dues level will insure continuance AMA Been busy month since last report Besides working AMA booth San Gabriel Valley RC Flyers mall show attend ed couple specially-called meetings safety seems field county prop erty thus open public no vice flier veteran flier rub elbows problem novice rule has ready-tofly model has no knowledge fly Hes apt fuel attempt takeoff over head someone head doesnt know what frequency control let alone meaning frequency SGVFs attempting work out some thing kind people can con trolled public property Pylon flying al being studied eye putting some workers safer position also found time attend meeting South Bay Airmasters largely U-Control oriented club meeting conducted President Paul Walker ran several fa miliar faces including Lonnie Cope flies lot Indoor says various cate gories fliers cant mix know Utah State Aeromodelers have branches acti vity club separate vice-presi dents division Besides above activity found time get back Boston 82nd running famous marathon accepted entry managed complete good time As soon arrived back Los Angeles seemed attended Ex ecutive Council meeting Long Beach meeting taking place day after ing written Ill report May report Ive approved appointment famed Combat flier Charlie Johnson FAI Combat team selection committee com mittee set up provide guidelines team selection methods coordinate FAI Combat matters general Im still need names AVP re placement Arizona Ive received couple would like sos can have large selection Anybody interested THERMALS Alaska o ana or roqlcn XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Assodate Vice-Presideeta Al Cslner 1807 Seen Elm Pocatello ID 83201 SImon Once. Rt 1 Soc 48 Boadejew MT 59015 Clarence C Naught Rt 5 Soc 16 Coca dAlene ID 83814 Ed McCullough 535 S 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Reao 26808 Done Court Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Street Redmond WA 98052 month will pass some helpful hints will use club have others fall same vein let know will use fu ture best ideas has used successfully recently will help ev ery clubs pocketbook origin idea known Strat-O-Bats Boeing Hawks have used very successfully year us aware high cost tro phies especially comes time put contest fun fly other activity nice awards desirable uncommon spend hundreds dollars trophies single event Howard Phillips president Boeing Hawks has developed idea recycling trophies science Basically idea obtain trophies people no longer interested keeping using modeling activities Howard has gone step further just getting modelers clean out closets Last month Howard put notices company paper local newspap er asking anyone having trophies willing give good cause call him explained non-profit club engaged modeling activities kinds trophies needed response terrific Howard now has upward 250 trophies basement has lot stor ies tell about activity maybe some time can get him relate some best ones us Howard interchanges parts cleans up puts new plates trophies come up usable items groups events ready go About biggest expense plate occa sional new topstill fraction cost new trophies Some has received 36 high some silver cups addition common types does work Quite well Some peo ple object some having mixed types tro phies table give-away time display home no way tell what others looked like small amount work involved can done incentive Give try sup ply immense Some people district occasionally have trouble something ask AMA HQ number incidents hear about has dropped nil last three years once something does go wrong some ideas help things dont go right First prevention requesting things HQ put thing want asking separate piece paper AMA HQ big operation spread Out number rooms combine lot things letter makes things complicated takes time HQ same thing goes questions asking Split up topics put different pieces paper Also important sure name address piece paper just envelope Second dont get some kind swer three weeks follow up quiry specific Tell what asked Give much information can Remember some times year mail comes HQ trunk loads Lastly follow-up doesnt get re sponse call HQ West Coast before 8 AM will cost less buck will before 11 AM call sure specific about what calling about Remember work load split up segments subject handled people fails call district Vice President July1978 67 JUNIO FLIGHT / ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 AMA INDOOR POSTAL WINNERS CEILING HOPPER CONTEST DRAWS GOOD ENTRIES ENGLISH BROThERS WIN 1ST & 3RD IN RI STICK AND Nt GLIDER EVENT ENDS IN TIE Some very good times sent con testants Academys first Indoor Postal Contest youngsters 16 under 33 entrants Stick event 23 Glid er times adjusted 35 feet ceil ing differences using NIMAS fudge factor Graham Davitt 14 Bramhope Leeds England won Stickevent fine flight 645 35 feet flying EZB own design Collin DiMalo 14 Los Angeles CA second 603 flying very light EZB 30 feet Ian Davitt 16 took third 620 35 feet Glider event tie resulted David Turgeon 11 San Diego CA two-flight total 466 seconds under 22 4 ceiling total J001 West 15 Simsbury CT 583 under 35 both result ing adjusted scores 583 Graham Davitt England scored again third 514 David flew modified Whitman Easy Joel Renger Boxy Grahams glider own design time all-balsa model plastic prop 4000 feet above sea level Johnny dad fly half-time show during NMSU bastketball games Hey Now isnt something wish congratulate everyone en tered lots other good flights complete story will next sue AMA OUTDOOR FF CONTEST ENDS MAY 31 Finish up flights send times Ed Whitten end June inclusion Academys SPRING EARLY BIRD Free Flight Postal Contest VINTAGE AEROS NEW BEGINNERS MODEL BUILDING & FLYING PROGRAM Hey gang good things coming way VINTAGE AERO model kit manufac turing firm New Jersey really interested helping us has developed complete low-cost package clubs schools new program one-shot deal de signed help beginners progress Junior modelers program has tested 4-H groups $15 bulk pack consists materials plans instructions 15 Mini Square Things well-written very useful structors Guide covers setting up course building flying contests several display sheets basic aerodynamics Eagle Award Certificates Merit modeler four Vintage Aero kits advanced models contest prizes VINTAGE AERO well helping groups sponsor contests 13 Miniprofile scale models especially like Nesmith Cougar prestigious Glastonbury Connecticut Modelers has scheduled first formal event June 18th contest Models may scratch-built Miniprofile kits Other manufacturers will possibly join offer kits similar manner certainly hope Progress VINTAGE AEROs program will reported Earl VanGorder Flying Models magazine new column begin ners Junior modelers told things catching Well give word latest doings JUNIOR FLIGHT too about kids taking sue favorite teachers school asking him get touch Phil Koopman Vintage Aero 1 Glen Tenafly NJ 07670 201-568-7955 Vintage Aero does sell retail bulk pack ages available hobby shops can purchased directly institutions RON WILLIAMS NEW BOOK heres something else right down alley hardcover book published Simon & Schuster introduces INDOOR building flying will take step wonderful step way youngsters simplest beginning model through Easy Bs Pennyplanes Manhattans experts International Class FAI microfilm job coming book first mentioned March 1976 issue STAR SKIPPERS Ive watched its progress everything cov ered will beautifully clear drawings full instructions fascinating anecdotes let what modeling fraterni ty about What relief will newcomers ask questions roll motor stick tube See book pour microfilm See book Yes indeed Ill recommend new book just way recommended John Kauf manns FLYING HAND LAUNCHED GLID ERS published William Morrow & Co Ive seen lot model airplane how-to books day two far can fully recommend others try cover too much result fail cover anything adequately BUILDING THE GUMDROP Once again wed like mention can receive complete set series appeared over past several months build really good SRPSM Simple Rub ber Powered Stick Model Its name course Gumdrop would make very good club school project just self youre way out boondocks Just send Ed Whitten SOc coin stamps cover Xeroxing mailing costs OBJETS DART Speaking Ron Williams reminds us should tell during entire month March several Indoor models exhibition works art indeed Allan Stone Gallery New York City What kind models Indoor Flying Scale Indoor Endurance types Now art galleries business sell pieces art Yes four sold Interestingly very tractive Scale models went unsold Three shim mering microfilm models two FAIs Baby ROG Manhattan Formula Cab sold models displayed sold flown often FAI having flown 30 minutes Manhattan Rons famous Yeloise sold highest amount $600 Weve always known good quality models combination exquisite work manship intrinsic beauty Now have another reason keeping out rafters collectors items sold its own glass case things beauty enjoyed long long time lit tle sad however artistic attri bute flight has denied Thats guys gals see next month 68 Model Aviation III oi LdsCruces NM scratch-built Super Sleek Streek Johnny placed 23rd 1094 50 gym Thats pretty good
Edition: Model Aviation - 1978/07
Page Numbers: 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68
AIR SHOW TEAM STATUS REPORT Now barely year old AMA Air Show Team program boasts total 20 teams coming 1978 flying season 20 teams represent some 205 AMA members nine districts 13 states 12 active teams 1977 responsible promoting model aviation general public across country presenting over 232 performances before thousands pleased spectators sides educational informative flying dem onstrations original routines created volving highly skilled well-choreographed aerial ground acts elaborate sound costuming cases Besides hours practice build ing some Show Teams constantly working new ideas different types aircraft new acts entertain audiences sure mental telepathy two Show Teams have come up flying Big Macthe first designed Kelly Eberle Flying Dutchmen Aero Team Control Line International Toy Show Philadelphia last September second designed built Bob Roach Spirit America Air Show Team Radio Control 24th Annual Toledo Exposition Building flying beginnings Air Show Teams interest spacious new shopping malls now welcome team static displays teams averaged two five sta tic shows month thus giving good exposure creating interest aeromodeling during long non-flying winter During static display STARS Air Show Team North Star Mall San Antonio Texas random samplings interviews indicated over 25000 people visited various dis plays merchants mall indicated sharp rise modeling-related sales di rect result show Thats least ASTs effortsamong other rewards requests air shows mayor Lytle Texas Chamber Commerce representative Castroville Texas RC Club representative Tampico Mexico hobby shop owner Austin Texas representative Piper Aircrafts Agricul tural Division Its plain see interest model aviation Texas growing Air Show Teams help generous industry sponsors hold full pro grammed flying shows demonstrations mod el building classes lectures static shows interviews television radio model aeronautics promoted general newspapers cover ing events detail type equipment used kinds equipment needed build models future picture 50 show teams across country promoting model aviation new concept Academy has al ready received over 70 requests become AMA/H IA Air Show Teams Although qualifi cation requires great deal skill profession alism promotional ability hopes high ASTs will quadruple number per formance 78 Meanwhile following merely sam pling type response show teams have received date aeromodelers program helps publi cize hobby has brought great recrea tional enjoyment young old alike source great optimism view quickening pace American life esentative Gus Yatron Pennsylvania Congressional Record Model aviation much ticipated have provided us group men can work closely com ing events John Parker Chapter President American Business Clubs Reading Pennsylvania can assured future new members hobby will come out ranks because show J Davis President Reading Jaycees Inc Reading Pennsylvania next page Crowds what AMA Air Show Team Program aboutgives general public chance witness first-hand excitement chal lenge air-modeling mixture specialty aircraft such flying doghouse flying lawnmower flying flag plus scale conventional models makes well-rounded shows Picture exhibition put Florida Air Show Team AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President end Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 have undoubtedly stimulated terest hobby us T M Bermingham Pony Federation Chief Y Indian Guides Camden County New Jersey people attendance enjoyed show youngsters asked contact reference joining model club Sam Protto Chairman Twp Spring Festival Committee Reading Pennsylvania Never before have met people went out way help us Judith Dolan Field Producer KidsWorld Productions Miami Florida demonstration both entertain ing informative sure en joyed comments di rected us Jeanann Skoraszewski Media Boy Scouts Troop No 103 Fleetwood Pennsylvania pleasure produce two very fine segments Metro Magazine aired October 23rd November 13 1977 - segment approximate ly 15 minutes duration may add greatly enhanced Magazine program Charles J Adams Public Affiars Berks Broadcasting Co Reading Pennsylvania audience approximately 1000 captivated show personally re ceived untold number comments ac claiming performance Robert Hohenbrink Airport Mgr Delphos Airport Corp Fly-in everything youd expect good air showloops rolls steep dives precision flying dogfight. Denis Collins Sports Writer Miami Herald Miami Florida show delighted young young Fighter Forum Homestead Air Force Base obvious see effort pride team takes its performances professionalism displayed program received favorable comments both team planning committee CoL Harold V Walsh Commander New Jersey Air National Guard Atlantic City New Jersey received several telephone calls asking address noticed show ex cited comment almost anything else done day . gave great pleasure thousands people Alexis DuPont President Colonial Flying Corp Museum Inc Tough kenamon Pennsylvania put tremendous show inmates stunt flying acrobatics racing mock combat plus lot funny ma terial crash program Bruce Baker Recreation Milanaire Federal Correctional Institution Milan Michigan community added genuine type recreation both adults children also gave Girl Scouts leaders excellent experience through organ izational efforts sponsors Charles E Bartlett Mayor Bowling Green Ohio Board Directors MCARC has asked express its gratitude ganization agreeing participate program Air Show Family Day held benefit MCARC Monroe Karasik President Montgomery County Assoc Retarded Citizens Inc Silver Spring Maryland show team did magnificent job again year behalf Director Operations Major General Ellis would like express appreciation of us attended years picnic Major John R Lippolt Chief Personnel/Administration Headquarters United States Air Force Washington DC show always high- lights day appreciated encontinued page 61 Independently developed Tor Team purposes two Macs left RC version flown Spirit America Air Show Team Toledo OH above CL version flown Flying Dutchmen Aero Team Reading PA * ** *** ** *** * ** *** ** ** * *** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **I ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 DIDJA EVER STOP TO THINK Think puzzled archeologists future will dig up petrified model airplanes will probably puzzled over nested what ate Oh yesand reproduced course will have seen midair collision between two model planes THAT SURE MAKES LOT OF LITTLE ONES RELIGION ENTERS INTO MODEL BUILDING modeling friends surprised exclaiming quit trading hobby shop because religious differ ences shop owner worshipped moneyand broke FROM MY OWN EXPERIENCE Being poor certainly no disgrace sure heck inconvenient! ALASPOOR LASS wife thoughtless modeler com plained first met took outthen took inand now takes granted TOGETHERNESS CARRIED TOO FAR avid modeler bragged wife did everything together went through school together got mar ried raised three kids together went model club meetings together went Out flying together wentto hobby shops together spent fam ily money bunch new model equip mentthey went out got divorce together KEN WILLARD AND THE QUEEN MARY evening April 22nd banquet held aboard beautiful historic ocean liner Queen Mary dockside Long Beach California occasion KEN WILLARD could honored friends AMA Hobby Industry honor dignified Ken being inducted AMA MODEL AVIATION HALL OF FAME As AMA President very great pleasure representing entire member ship AMA presenting Ken plaque indicating considered among worthy modelers great country honor presentation doubly rich since done presence two other esteemed Hall Famers CARL GOLDBERG NAT POLK Ken Willards Evening fun things weve done long time Since Ken has great sense humor first part pro gram done form roast merriment present case cant quite place Ken writes very popular column RC Modeler magazine under title SUNDAY FLIER hand some guy featured cover October 76 issue Model Aviation magazine Congrulations nice guy KEN WILLARD PEOPLE ARE SURE HARD TO UNDERSTAND WEAK SIGNALS Toledo always run terrific raffle great RC confer ence year chancing off bunch ra dios such donated bunch generous manufacturers guess will never know winners serious just won 5-channel radio overheard him say Boy what waste money bought fifteen bucks worth raffle tickets took ONE win radio NEWSLETTERS RECEIVED IN BETTER SHAPE May issue MODEL AVIATION magazine offered suggestion sure folded no envelope newsletters arrival no postal damage YOUR RECEPTION OF THE SUGGESTION resulting SAFE ARRIVAL OF THE MAIL has EXCELLENT suggestion cinch corner folded newsletter piece Scotch tape instead staples stands reason tape nearly likely snag postal machines staples Proving wisdom have al ready received about 60 newsletters prepared way month EVERY ONE IN PERFECT SHAPE mailman just dropped off another bunch newslettersthe 12 taped suggested perfect shapeand ones just staple torn bad ly dedicated newsletter editors am sure put effort love masterpiece editing art ed enough want arrive good readable condition HAVE SPOKEN POSTAL SUGGESTION BRINGS NEW FRIEND As result postal suggestion May MODEL AVIATION magazine received very warm friendly informative letter RUSSELL MILLAR AMA 38453 Postal Service clerk San Angelo TX Millar described machines handle mail just troubles can gin strongly suggests clubs bundle newsletters other mass mailings bundles IN-TOWN OUT-OF-TOWN mail pieces mailed loose unbun dIed little support keep un wrinkled Bundling provides support least part trip wrinkled folded over letter natural jam damage AMAer Millar has another very good sug gestion urges club secretaries newslet ter editors contact local post offices talk mail handlers eagerness have make job easier will play right hands get mail its des tination better shape Millar also says might inquire mail hand lers workload lightest present mail time Besides being good guy offering us help postal problems Russell Millar some personal thanks offer us serve others through hob much appreciated might serve remind thank hobby/sport realize helping enjoy what IMPORTANT CHARTERED CLUB LIST want club mailing list contests exchange newsletters withthe May June issues MODEL AVIATION complete current list AN EARL WILSON QUOTE Seems us spend lifetime going bed sleepy get ting up INTENSE ACTIVITY INVOLVING AMA Please enjoy knowledge long active concerned sport/hobby groups entire world AMAs other-than-contest participation early part year has fantastic sometimes almost frantic AMA has represented large impressive display booth SOUTHWEST MODELERS SHOW Dallas january WRAMS SHOW White Plains NY February TOLEDO WEAK SIGNALS CONFERJuly1978 59 IEN WILLARD left inducted AMA MODEL AVIATION HALL OF FAME AMA President Johnny Clemens banquet Willards honor aboard Oueen Mary docked Long Beach CA ENCE Toledo OH course MACS SHOW Long Beach CA INTER NATIONAL MODELER SHOW Los Angel es April An AMA DISTRICT VII MEETING hosted great folks CARDS Club Lansing Michigan March 25th Along meeting banquet CARDS put EXPO Show beau tiful models April 1st date 495th RC SQUADRON again host AMA DISTRICT MEETING Westford MA feature District meeting induction long-timer BERT POND AMA HALL OF FAME CARDS 495th RC SQUADRON represent ative best chartered clubs AMA Both have outstanding leadership club spirit AMA District X Vice President JIM SCARBOROUGH hold DISTRICT X MEETING April 29th conjunction INTERNATIONAL MODELERS SHOW Los Angeles Further involvement AMA included attending COMMITTEE FOR INTER NATIONAL AEROMODELING Bureau meet ing FAI-World Paris March 30-31 JOHN CLEMENS JOHN WORTH LAIRD JACKSON multitude other meetings special interest groups var ious shows forth also required AMA representation During same period time AMA held NATIONALS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING Dallas January 21st AMA EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING Hous ton January 28th another COUNCIL MEETING February 18th Dulles Air port Washington DC still another COUNCIL MEETING aboard Queen Mary Long Beach April 21st AMA also involved HOBBY INDUSTRY OF AMERICA TRADE SHOW Houston Janu ary 27th through February 1st OUTSIDE OF ALL THAT AMA HASNT DONE MUCH LATELYIII GOOD GRIEFIII IT IS HARD TO HAVE FAITH business personal taxes must pay multitude forms paperwork must filled out prove facts following shakes faith Employers Quarterly Federal Tax Return needed filled out submitted about same time column needed go magazine just filled out tax form Form 941 found following instruc tions Please use form dont have form get Internal Revenue Service Office Now heck would know needed form didnt have form read instructions GOOD GOSH WE ARE ALL IN TROUBLE! trend modeling toward much larger scale modelsbut cars must use take flying site much sinaI lerI Darned poor planning Id say ARE THE GIANTS TAKING OVER Since mentioned much larger e like trend scale models previous paragraph thought few words comment would amiss guess BUD NOSEN has probably much fluence anyone movement toward popularity models around 100 inches span upward Bud manufactures ex cellent line large models plant Two Harbors Minnesota Two Harbors way small quiet community little east Duluth talked Bud Weak Signals Con ference Toledo again phone few minutes ago comments teresting First burst big-bird busi ness has required Nosen increase man ufacturing facility 7000 sq ft Second Bud says completely sold out rest year other words has hand orders can fill year next year doesnt mean out luck big-uns bag cause bunch manufacturers showing big planes WRAMS TOLEDO MACS Shows lot chatter being generated new popularity giant model planes Are safe Will influence insur ance unfavorably Will creat problems regarding flying sites Are really easier fly Will cost material hold number models built down will size thing stop will will courts insurance companies draw line tween AIRCRAFT MODEL AIR CRAFT things have little dull club meetings lately think would very interesting very progressive contribu tive form some club programs around bigplane problems knows what dis cussions YOU generate might help us solve new BIG problem talking Bud Nosen interested hearing him say concerned about trend toward larger heavier aircraft especially trend toward larger heavier engines said limiting designs planes could flown 60 engine wingspan about 100 inches would like consider problems created larger aircraft might like consider easier control cause cannot change direction attitude quite quickly smaller models can also trimmed fly little slower means ones us no longer have lightning reflexes youth could ac curately control beast other side coin tells us kinetic energy developed larger heavier machine could destructive An obvious fact large aircraft going crowd lets pray doesnt happen would probably strike people small model course smaller model would probably going faster sure lot things consid er IF YOU HAVE DEFINED OPINIONS would help certainly submit AMA VICE PRESIDENT YOUR DIS TRICT will find name address issue MODEL AVIATION section District Reports Contacting columnists particular interests ALL THE MODEL PUBLICATIONS would another way exchanging thoughts fellow fliers CLUB NEWS LETTER another fine way heard make sure club exchanging newslet ters other active clubs please always remember THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU BUILD INTO YOUR MODEL PLANE IS S-A-F-E T-YAND THE WAY YOU PRACTICE IT JUNIOR OFFICERSGOOD IDEA progressive Charter Clubs US FLYING DUTCHMEN AEROMODELERS Club Reading PA always gain something newsletter AIR MAIL time its reminder good move part club have JUNIOR OFFICER officers make sure young folks have voice possibly some projects own FLYING DUTCHMENS Junior President RICK GERMANN enjoyed report newsletter also en joyed spirited visit some Dutch men Toledo colorful bunchI MOST INTERESTING QUOTE FROM TV often-irreverent show ALL IN THE FAMILY Archie Bunker made interesting declaration said GOD dont make no mistakes got GOD THE WINGS OF AMA B LESS EM Lansing Michigan AMA District VII meeting EXPO Show ban quet spent some very pleasant moments couple angels know must angels because among active members WINGS WINGS stands Womens Inter-national Glider Soaring unique organization WINGS club made up members over country contrast usual form just local membership fact ladies active RC Soaring Glider participants also makes WINGS unique 20-some active members fliers contribute original idea forming WINGS cooked up Bar bara Robinson Karen Toebe Margaret Gill Barbara Henon SOAR Nats Lockport Illinois 1974 Most amazing fact hard enough keep local bunch together headed same direction hold group together scat tered over country unbelievable doing pair WINGS enjoyed getting visit Lansing past present officers club among prime movers organizers club KAREN TOEBE BARBARA ROBINSON great-gals belong WINGS also CARL TOEBE BOB ROBINSON belong CARDS Club Lansing OUTSTANDING AMAersl NEWSLETTER THAT COMMUNICATES newsletter MONMOUTH MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB over New Jer sey way always informative especially ad mire editor HENRY GOEDKOOP listing ALL AMA District II officers newsletter AMA member should know serves him contact case have suggestion question just plain ole ax grind Henry listed names addresses phone numbers about YOUR district GET HELP WITH ENDING MIKE NASSISE editor WING TIPS WING BUSTERS MAC Hanson MA ended May editorial effort way like said simply Keep nose up tail down ******all now****** 60 Model Aviation cant pg 58 Susan M Kenney VP Social Activities NASA Employees Club Washington DC past highlight picnic James C Borre Group Operations Sup Toys R Us Inc Beltsville Maryland Air Show certainly highlights picnic enjoyed everyone y Augustine Picnic Co-Chairman Computer Sciences Corporation Falls Church Virginia hundred four students able enjoy fine air show Kranning Dir Recreation Indiana Boys School Plainfield Indiana Im pleased people willing spend day working worthwhile cause Its highly commendable C L Todd Campaign Chairman United Way San Antonio Texas Already success story dedication men women Air Show Teams devoting own time money effort should applauded Thanks enthusiasm model aviation flying high AMA CLUB REPORT As December 31 1977 46 clubs now have memberships 100 Club 1330 0140 0329 0116 0575 0551 StateMembers Orange Coast RCCA374 Pioneer RCCIub IncCA324 DCRCMD260 BIRDS IncCA231 Valley Forge Signal SeekersPAi 94 Greater Pittsburgh Aero RCers PA162 VAi 60 CAiS 7 NJ 154 CA 1 43 VAi 42 TXi 41 CAi 39 0641 Tidewater RC Inc 0154 San Gabriel Valley RC League 0428 0122 0636 0623 0162 0617 0347South Shore RC 0371Signal Seekers RC 0188No Connecticut RC 0502Goodyear MAC 0218Suncoast Aeromodelers 0703Mid-Hudson RC Soc 0597Middle Tenn RC Soc 0247Chicagoland RC Modelers 0528 Tulsa Glue Dobbers Inc 0444 Blue Angels MAC 0340495thRCSquadron 0334 Prince Georges RC TXi 36 MAi 35 MIi 35 CTi 34 OHi 34 FL133 NY127 TNi 27 Inc ILi 26 OKi 25 NYi 24 MAi 23 MDi 19 0413Central Jersey RCNJi19 0163South Bay Soaring Soc CA-i 14 0455Long Island Drone SocNYii3 0285Ft Wayne Flying Circuits Inc INill 0773Arizona RCSoc IncAZlb 0156San Jose Wavemasters RC Inc CAi 10 0274Suburban Aero Club Chicago ILi 08 0667Milwaukee Flying ElectronsInc WIi 08 0143RCBees IncCAi 07 0179Pikes Peak RCCOi 07 0463Penn Ave RCSocietyNY107 0524Western Ohio RK SocOHi 07 0152San Fernando Valley RC Flyers CAi 06 0468Rochester Aeromodelers SocNYi 05 0649Radio Aeromodelers Seattle WAi 03 0383Twin City RCMN102 0263Palos Park RC ILiQi 0129Torrey Pines Gulls Glider Club 0338 Cape Ann RC Model Club 0877 Austin RC Assn No Clubs 775 385 135 36 46 Total Clubs CAi 00 MAi 00 TXi 00 No Members 0-24 25-49 50-74 75-99 i00& over 1377 Rockland County RC Cordova Model Masters Northern Virginia RC Richardson RC Club So Alameda County RCers Manned Spacecraft Center RC GOING TO THE HATS READ THE FINE PRINT Wait Until Get May Too Late annual event known National Model Airplane Championships worlds biggest model meet enjoyed hun dreds always some end up unhappy cases unhappiness caused taking time read avail able information events operate official entry form part prob lem complex full fine print natural tendency set aside lateror maybe never Yet fine print has evolved over years necessary evil order help bring order what adds up lot complex information Unfortunately things days entry form information has become complicated because few people cause problems ignoring common sense fairness concerning rights privi leges others Consequently has become necessary impose tight deadlines restrict some activities make kinds special rules normally needed other model meets Much detail necessary simply cause numbers people involved typ ically over 2000 counting contestants help ers relatives friends obvious communications problems dealing especially dispersed oyer huge airfield time event runs week problems involving what happening day day location location say National Meet also known Nats isa very complicated operation mostly very orderly enjoyable experience make effort informed Nats entry form offers wealth information particular attention called some details information have overlooked ignored someto eventual disappoint ment Some people example simply show up Nats expect able parti cipate contestants regardless arrival time Most however have learned advance en try mail far easier significantly cheaper Others depend upon so-called late entry Nats through know far expensive saddest sit uation involves person doesnt realize deadlines varying event event late entry possibleand until cutoff time day Nats entry form has exact schedule dead lines Cutoff times have experimented year year variations have ever made much difference Almost al ways someone shows up few minutes too late deadlines made late practi cal still manageable cutoff time sharp has way because experi ence over years has shown no matter what time picked some people tend wait until last minute considerable disruption headquarters operations much overtime work year special attempt has made make requirements easier contestants careful reading Nets entry form still necessary avoid surprise possible disappointment Nats has gotten worlds biggest model meet man ageable tight planning time de mands upon participants know dont have problems enjoy Nats thoroughly dont bother come informed often disappointed Disap pointment avoidable unnecessaryread fine print Note Nats entry forms expected available AMA HQ mid-May Send stamped self-addressed envelope get deadline advance entry mail July 3postmarked later AMA PETITION TO FCC IN FINAL PREPARATION AMA Frequency Committee con junction AMAs legal counsel finaliz ing draft AMA petition filed Federal Communications Commis sion purpose requesting new fre quencies radio control activities total 30 frequencies being request ed including current seven 72 MHz area AMA petition granted would see 72 MHz frequencies perhaps ad ditional 10 would also see up 11 30-42 MHz area perhaps some 222224 MHz region Furthermore FM would July1978 61 AST REPORT joyed FCC PETITIONContinued permitted RC frequencies might al obtain some frequencies region above 400 MHz Obtaining frequencies 3042 MHz area would permit relatively easy eco nomical conversion 27 MHz equipment latter would freed pre sent CB interference problems life equipment would extended indefinitely AMA petition currently being re viewed RC industry leaders AMA Fre quency Committee members insure com pleteness views final version expected end June will submitted FCC estimated about year may follow before positive action can expected normal timespan basics government procedures produce end result timetable about year beyond what AMA leaders hoped back 1976 AMA members successful con vincing FCC existing 27 MI-lz RC fre quencies should given over CB use since time new administration has taken over Washington FCC offi cials 76 no longer scene has caused delays AMAs campaign seek new RC frequencies Now however stage set ef fort expand potential RC activity AMA Frequency Conmittee Gpti mistic full text AMA petition will published soon ready present FCC DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Pqaer District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vm-Predsu Robert C Brodeor 405 Ma, SOreet Nashox NH 03060 Raymond Gibooleso 39 High Snreen Old Tow, ME 04468 Charles H Luansyd PO Box 428 West Groton MA 01472 Al Nosotnik 4 Benerty Plate Norwalk CT 06850 George Parker 7 Pasl Or. Lee MA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Boldoc Orion Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbx 6 Laorel Aw. Kitoery ME 03904 Seems though theres always another column due usually happens comes spring outside activity meetings Council meet ings Today writing April 19th finds way yet another meeting Executive touncil time Long Beach Convention Center California have day-long meeting time per mits visit MACS Show being held same location following week International Model Show Los Angeles Convention Center being ably han dled old friend Bill Northrop time wish again thank Doug AlIred performance job often thankless RC Contest Board member District I know has put lot time job filled outa lot return question naires RC Board has always aware problems hopes RC fraternity WARM HEARTFELTTHANKS DOUG John Papageorge modeler since fore time possible back Dooling days Speed now involved RC Pylon another wish thank ser vices AVP Western Massachusetts John has eliminated plans take British prize man-powered flight has working long time because prize has won Gossamer Con dor Johns plans entry utilized prize winner conso lation now John will save lot Monokote future modeling efforts THANK YOU JOHN FOR THESE PAST EIGHT YEARS OF WORK AND SUPPORT Art Everett tied election AVP Southern Maine Bill Wilbur has declined favor Bill order have time personal modeling efforts Art has probably done modelers area AVP per capita bas will continue support sport already planning couple meets up Portland Maine area THANK YOU ART EVERETT must continue ask inputs column have contest coming up can give 60 days lead time let know Most clubs using sheet club paper list contests interest members great idea Speaking club papers have recently heard coupl clubs has some growing pains will come meet both Maine New Hampshire summer pass along what may some helpful suggestions success ful club Thankfully dont have lot flying site problems District YET SUGGEST THAT ALL CLUB NEWS LETTERS USE LOGO OR HEADING ON THE PAPER WITH THE CLUB NAME AND ADDRESS THAT MAY BE USED too often writer club newsletter seems assume everyone reading knows whats go ing Try little different format use some different spacing newsletters new will mean lot club other interested readers New Jersey New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Strnnt Bayside NY 11361 Auxocian Viee-Preeidusts Pete Biandrini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Oxoid Fifield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12068 John Grine 6387 Badger Lockyort NY 14094 Cliff Montplaisir 17 Ronary Smnrir NJ 07901 Jack Samnsarco 2062 Emerson Ave union NJ 07083 James Sleoghter Chief Crafts & Hobbies uSAF/EuROPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd. Syrasase NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS may amount jumping gun bit feel urge expound upon pet projects ie getting out VOTE very well write off poor showing AMA-ers election polls resigned ly attributing member apathy degree disciple Cause Effect such disposition problem will strike representing resounding cop out thirst Truth will remain unassuaged As ruled unre lenting urge locate isolate ANSWERS having logic side have given great deal thought reason monu mental disinclination AMA members vote Presidents V-Ps other offi cers humble opinion ANSWER problem found area TIMING suggestion ventured equal humility rearrange calendar divorce polling period dues paying time though will cost way postage No matter emphatic ally stress membership mail ing ballot need await sending dues money vast majority failing-to-vote members will either wait long too late vote count blending lassitude feeling futili ty end up just sending money in62 Model Aviation Joe Beshar current President Society Antique Modelers SAM recently appointed Electroflight subcommittee Federation Aeronautique Internation- Cunneclicol S Maice achusetts e New Hampshire ale latter position Joe will provide U S Rhude Island e vermont inputs thinking concerning international rules electric motor powered models shown 020 Astro-powered 2channel Buzzard Bombshell 36 span Cannon Radio weight 10 oz Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flyer has some else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft super vising flying prevent accident possibilities surance premium say lets have elections around June July dues season November December District like over 5000 members 793 valid votes cast ALL candi dates last 1977 Presidential election Can apathy ANSWER? feel about us favor let know PLEASE! SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL AMA SHOW TEAM gratifying learn AMA HQ re ceiving requests Districts information other available assistance concerning organization conduct local Show Teams such teams better off context bene fits realized through activities Much greater coverage possible through increase number teams considering travel expense required lesser num ber journey greater distances within District too thrill watch ing local stars go through paces DISTRICT II QUESTIONNAIRE District II membership meeting distribute blank questionnaire forms attendance find input results helpful Forexample returned following meeting WRAM Show Bill McClure President HACK ENSACK VALLEY RIC FLYERSelicited following comments response ques tions concerning things accomplished AMA local national levels creased communication between local clubs informal non-pressure level Rigid ganization mandatory meetings usually turn off people cause hard feelings Bill following say about what felt AMA should national level drive AMA have large corporations sponsor shows contests finance activities return gain advertising ad vantages Sample Hitachi Circus-Circus AMA doesnt individual clubs will Lets get Gravy Train other sport does itgolf boat racing footballyou name us Marcel Favetta same club also re sponded opinion lot still remains area obtaining greater news media coverage modeling activities Marcel also say Unfortunately feel too members AMA insurance coverage think AMA needs united grass roots approach whereby clubs well individual modelers recognize existence fellow fliers both AMA non-AMA living nearby areas believe idea Associations great cause hobby fun peo ple involved GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio syloaota Vigna III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahe Road Dayton OH 45429 Aaaooiate Voe-Peeodeot Joe Eiben 5192 Edeohoroc Lyohuist OH 44124 Francis Flohany 504 21st 50. Vienna WV 26101 bird Jackson 523 Meadombrook St David PA 19087 Edward Wisser 1521 Samnit St McKeesport PA 15131 No District Ill report month Delaware rict totumbia land h Carolica IVVirgioja DISTRICT REPORT John Spaldeng District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellorbin Street Lonitam MD 20801 Aasocate Vice-Proidesta charles Foreman 609 Pohito Rd. Mechanimnille VA 23111 V 8111 Helms 800 Tyvola Road Ctsarlotte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 08 19809 John Preston 7012 Etnira Court Falls Chard, VA 22042 Russelt Sandusky 1122 Ptaa Circle Joppa MD 2108s Past Yacobacci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayetnenille NC 28301 Some years ago asked confirm appointment Bob Sifleet posi tion District IV representative Free Flight FAI Program Committee did confirm selection some knowledge commitment FF dis cipline particularly FAI Program successful contestant parti cipant FAI Program 15 years Time passed Bob worked Com mittee good reports activities Some three years ago Bob chance move rural location just across state line still flew same club went same meetings worked suburbs Baltimore general went Marylander opportunity move consulted with committee chairman would able go work program chairman independently agreed lYe miles did make much difference since work representation still effective District IV No committee concerned problem Bobs contri bution work considerable con structive Some months ago Jerry Barnette Fred ericksburg VA questioned letter con tinuing have words District III resident speaking District IV actually rather upset apparently inferred cheating Free Flighters persist ing allowing Bob work com mittee Mr Barnette volunteered three other gentlemen district replace Bob point raised valid point rule because manner used describe work Bob Sifleet certainly constructive did feel phone calls letters would clear air Mr Barnette persisted checked Bob Bob talked three Free Flighters suggested Mr Bar nette said contacted anyone interested job Under circumstances reaction just dismiss matter point ruleno matter unpleasant ly put So heres chance let District IV members make determination Should District IV continue make use Bob Sifleet member FF FAI Selection Program Committee should re lieve him find someone side state line replace him Send votes AMA HQ attn Mich eline Madison comments welcome Howard Crispin reports formation committee within Radio Control Clubs Virginia try organize judging district action seems necessary important contest health district country So Ive elected reprint Howards entire report held quarterly meeting Radio Control Clubs Virginia Saturday afternoona long four hour session large number subjects discussed prime items radio interference judging interference problem gone over Joe Caporaletti PWRC Chuck Foreman intent concerned exhaust legal means solving problem Judging thoroughly exposed John would like assistance through column possible trying work out something sole struggle part named committee work Chuck Buhi Tidewater RC John Pres ton NVRC myself Rivanna RCC problem judging solution will explored two levelsregional state through RCCVa District IV AMA VPs assistance Shortly dissertation will mailed competitively active clubs outlining proposal detail inter im would like exposure summary 1 Form District IV judges group pro vide cadre personnel work Pattern Scale Sport Biplane competition 2 method recruiting people method suggested have active club subsidize minimum two people two would turn obliged work home club contests plus least other competition during season would also required attend seminar held judging skills judges would scheduled elected coordinator cause least inconvenience best utilization 3 Training information would hopefully relayed AMA publication Model Aviation some organized manner least seminar would held annually some central location 4 intent proposal fill urgent need district pre sently being filled national other regional activity 5 clubs interested working gether make program go should correspond views members committee prior 8 July 1978 date RCCVa meets would like able come August 26 District IV meeting say moving forward Members addresses Charles E BuhI 557 Princess Anne Rd Virginia Beach VA 23457 Howard Crispin Jr 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 John D Preston 7012 Elvira Ct Falls Church VA 22042 Initial approval delegates RCCVa obtained proposal will go clubs month Virginia will need help Sincerely Howard Crispin Jr Sec retary RCCVamore over July1978 63 Thank Howard John Chuck interest lets hope clubs get behind effort think should include Precision Aerobatics both Control Line Radio Write ideas Howard Dont forget plan Second Annu al District IV AMA meeting scheduled August 26 1978 Mechanicsville near Richmond Va Lots interesting things see hear later. Test flew B25 twin Webra 40s flaps retracts bomb drop last Sunday As Bishop said widow o Eeeeel! Alabama 0 Florida gia isoippi ro Rico VSouth Carolina eosee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 Sooth 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Aaodat Vic-Prsidnto John Bryson 400 Cooncil Cir. P0 8oo 1355 Tupelo MS 38801 Ridrad E Jackson 107 Whire Brad. Sanrnrerville SC 29403 Cirris Sober 5941 Wairer Road Columbus GA 31904 Aestrar Johoron 932 Banyao Dr. Deli-ap Bead FL 33444 Jim Lrkin 3252 Monte dOre Drive Hoooer AL 35216 Lujo Rodriguez 0-10 5th Sc Ent. Villa Rica Bapairron Puerto Rico 00619 John Workman 5321 Onercon Road Nastroille TN 37220 pretty girl Mississippi sends pic tures regularly permitting report happenings Meridian Mrs Mary Corbin wife Ray Corbin works Meridian MS Post Office important flier area sent snap Meridi club members recent air show Shown Harold Watson Bill Clay Mickey Thomp son Buddy Duerin have some other pictures air show can feature later Recently Birmingham ground broken Air Museum full sized air craft city fathers showed up including Mayor Vann ceremonies Birmingham Aeromodelers member Pat Hollack donated model RC Pietennol new museum Pictured club president Gary Tata sciore admiring model plane air pioneer Glenn Messer honored US Post Office last year pioneer flights carrying mail 20s Dont forget YOUR club wants some free national publicity send pic tures well run Club-of-the-Month DISTRICT V CLUB OF THE MONTH club featured once before 1974 old AMA monthly mailing AMA News Bob Sue Crysler beginning GCRC again now much larger finer AMA chartered club four years ago want present Gold Coast Radio Controllers Delray Beach Florida Mr Art Johnson AMA Associate VP State Florida newsletter editor has sent formation recent years GCRC has mushroomed busiest prestigious AMA clubs south Florida ONLY District V has OFFICIAL AMA show team Heres photo last year splendid show team L-R Irv Allison Ernie Kraft Terry Richter Art Johnson Mario Yederlinic Ben Roosen Bob Kitoon little airplanes lined up match other show team performs over gets great local publicity year GCRC features widely alded Gold Coast RC Jamboree Scale contoot zof rintvon vieni anoc rI W-rld War Scale oere last year-s winners L le Terry Richter Wayne Ripple Ray Colelli Lee Robinson Mario Yederlinic Jack Phaler year 1978 just finished another Jamboree WW Sport Scale 1st Ray Colelli Mario Yederlinic again Bob Temple Golden Age Scale Mr Bob Temple won first Gary Pal teer Bob Kitson Blue Max Fun Fly Terry Richter Ray Colelli Jerry Sto loff Shown above snap hero Mr Art Johnson AVP Florida big fat P-38 which flies equally well engine know because said did newsletter OK Dont drop Art. 64 Model Aviation twc ,,,, Yederlinic L Bob Kitsuri rsq piano club VP owns manufacturing busi ness Florida Bob gifted dental surgeon operates little Waco constantly auy LaOVIC 5.liGliULtO Johnson doing nice job helping Art newsletter relaxes flattening crashed models after fly-in above equloment .ire Pat above model plane working hard re cent contest doing paper work Cindy Bill Anger scoring RC Pattern flights cards Charlotte Johnson registrar Sally Yed erlinic refreshment committee Illinois 0 Indiana S Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Assoolans Vce-Pessdeot Danid S Ahlbarg 734 Acadia Rd. Valyaraiso IN 46382 Roger Geers 729 N 22nd St Dainty IL 62301 Robert GdI 216 Stately Lane Springfield IL 62704 Frank L Hughes 709 NE 44sf Sr Kansas City MO 64116 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr. Leuington KY 40504 Robert C Stagner 1828 Seiters Dr. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 PIrillip Sailinan 3021 Spring Valley Cr. Anderson IN 46011 Column time again last snow gone green grass coming flying fields being rolled few airplanes have up mall static shows scheduled went Bloomington IL last March 18 Sentral Illinois Radio Society SIRS club show excellent airplanes displayed several good enough competition Toledo Chicago Expo tried con vince seemed reluctant compete larger shows did see couple Toledo believe Jim Wat son placed Pylon Racer hope will bring few airplanes up Expo next October weekend went Rockford IL Rock Valley RC Flyers club show Cher ryvale Mall week after attend Executive Council meeting Peoria IL has mall show next weekend will about yearI have get some work done airplanes home Rockford show huge success sixth have has grown six contestants first time well over 100 now flying demonstration put before mall opened cluded big Du-Bro cardboard model heli copters other RC models newsletters receive comes Louisville Radio Control Club Ker ry Coyle secretary wrote up idea club worth repeating Ill copy directly newsletter Hey old timers LRCC Have noticed what has happening club past two years First new members sit over corner start talking everyone would listen building sailplane coming out Cheno weth Park fly Ed Tasman talked bearded friend going local pond try sailing foam boats Sunday afternoon people learned what Ed known long timesailing can fun Now several us have purchased dune buggies run around yards have nothing else What does have old timers go Floyds Fork week two get couple hours good old boyswell maybe nothing hope everything Because great interest radio con trol everything last 10 years almost anything have interest can oper ated little boxes flag Which brings point such variety interest club now would foolish take advantage Beginning year will let various groups club sponsor meet ings during summer months meet ings will held sites demon strations explanations can given interested particular field terest Everyone attendance will given chance fly drive sail whatever being demonstrated dont have particular inter est subject meeting month normal business will taken care abbreviated meeting monthly site Everything will spelled Out newslet ter before meeting feel site meetings will help everyone club understand what turns everyone else might see something didnt know could much fun Sounds like excellent program spread interest information belong Fox Valley Aero Club St Charles IL Most members RC fliers also have Control Line Free Flight fliers too club going have two asphalt runways put 16 feet wide 200 feet long hope have pictures next month Inwa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesuta nnsn VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris Dintrict VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Avenue Moscatine IA 52761 Asacciat c-Presider5a James 0 Clark RN 3 Cedar Rapds IA 52401 Prank Morrsssey 14100 W Perk Ace. New Berlin WI 53151 Tim Prow 11267 Saur Sterling Heighta MI 49078 Win Rohrnn 4494 Tanglewood Troil St Joseph MI 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Hoseerd Woyrse 1709 7th 5L NE. Rodnester MN 55901 Wayne Veuger 38235 Castle Ronrsiis MI 48174 District VII East Meeting now tory want thank Lansing CARDS hospitality also congratulate ability sponsor put gether EXPO II AMA meeting unfortunate weather didnt cooperate Im sure would have people take part models excel lent banquet super unfor tunate very few Control Line models displayed Will EXPO Ill same During AMA meeting discussion flying safety insurance problems costs held imperative concern ourselves safety model aviation becoming more costly obtain surance75c 1975 over $250 1978 best way hold down costs reduce claims means improved FLYING SAFETY Another item discussed re districting lower Michigan District Ill AMRCC Michigan very much favor proposal effect has forwarded AMA HQ members Executive Council asked Wayne Yeager some research other clubs obtain feelings this time have very little said against item will certainly come up April Coun cil Meeting against pro posal either club individual would like hear fortunate enough have seventh president AMA seated same banquet table Kenneth Held served AMA some time ago interest still very keen real pleasure meet him wife quite time discussing old Joe Ott kits also got meet Karen Toebe Vice Pres ident WINGS husband Carl WO MEN INTER-NATIONAL GLIDER SOAR ING very fine group ladies en couraging participation women sport Lila Stamm president Joan Nolte secretary-treasurer Anyone inter ested becoming part up-and-coming organization can contact Karen 6128 Marscot Dr Lansing Ml 48910 Ladies chance become member fine spirited group dont fly can join am sure would welcome support Just received nice letter Blue Eagles RC Show Team Webster MN Jim Taylor manager out sticks need show put let Jim know can write him RR 1 Box 167C Webster MN 55088 unable make infamous Toledo Conference did get good report some local club members lucky enough make show may already know Lansing CARDS presented AMA Award Excellence feel award has earned just handed July1978 65 picture illustrates variety Scale models recent Jamboree Karen Toebe WINGS VP Johnny Clem ens AMA President out group selected CARDS basis example leadership abili ty creativity attitude have set example should proud Dis trict VII deserving award happy make possible receive wish could have make presentation month would like introduce Bill Rohring Associate Vice President Michi gan Bill has pilot since 16 graduate University Michigan spent some time Air Force discharged 1st Lieutenant has flown sev eral different planes including B-25 C-46 His modeling experience goes back 1940 has done types Rub ber Power RC Bill regular contestant Glider contests holds LSF Level II Bill member EAA NSS serves AMA Leader Member AVP Bill lives St Joseph MI operates Rohring Clothing area need some new threads give Bill call Ill bet can fix up again fortunate have concerned dividual serve District VII Bill member past president Whirlwinds South western Michigan Arkansas siana Menico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District viii Vice-President 2933 Blanlrenship Wichita Falls IX 76308 Aasooats vico-Preddent Buzz Averitl 9117 La Barranna NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Suipluar LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohane Dr. N Lirnie Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Boo 545 Ridardson TX 75090 Just got home San Antonio ARCS hosted district meeting RC conjunction contest good crowd dinner meeting am sure meeting Mexican dinner brought people out re servations 120 believe came did enjoy meeting hope able explain some workings AMA aired some problems may have brought light methods get things done utilizing AMA channels Clif Hill ARCS thanks hosting gave chance meet old friends greet new friends district AMA display booth getting work out has Ard Enid OK missed show because shipping delay scheduled Wichita Falls Hous ton keep being disappointed check early its use hope delays kept minimum did get San Antonio meeting have problem question just need know something dont sit itdrop line Let try help Ill assist can cant Ill find out best put writing way should no misunderstanding will getting around district again contests year Dont yet know will going Distance has bearing Ac writing plan Abllene June 10-11 Oklahoma City April 29-30 Dallas Richardson possibly Fort Worth May 7 So look next contest go could able make will contests district miss district look Lake Charles Nats Once again some people complaining about Nats being back yard Now jumping Nats Committee dont come up site think appointing committee will come up site satisfy another committee put off someone else As far am concerned member Nats site committee need find site write HQ about site will checked out HQ Nats Committee sites will considered sitting duff trying get another committee wont get done may ease conscience thats am happy Lake Charles will host Nats 1978 Lake Charles central sitesouthern central District VIII will force hospitality south central city outdoes northern site have Only suggestion can make what John Embry Bo Hinch rest LARKS did Act yourself find site like maybe will un happy instead See LAKE CHARLES 1978 NATS tolorado 0 Kansas 0 Nebraska h Dakota 0 South Dakota ixWyonunt DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-Presidest 105 Walds Circle Believije NE 68005 Asuociate Vjce-Pnesdenna C5rartes Brannon 2220 Marirrosa Bred. Casper WY 826Cr Gerald Oeneuu 6464S Andes Praco Aruora Co 80016 Mao Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SO 57350 Lonnie Kroeber 1754 S 9th Fargo ND 58102 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NE 68104 Jim OReitty 4760 N Barrio Wrdnira KS 67220 Last month column started out trip Sioux City talk about snow Since has rained Chuck Brannon AVP Wyoming reports rain wind condi tions During last month have privileged go Sioux Falls SD Washing ton DC twice Lincoln NE places around Omaha/Council Bluffs area During next three weeks stops sched uled Denver CO Long Beach CA Wichita KS sure will nice weather clears up can start being busy Sioux Falls trip prompted Donovans 12th Annual Model Airplane Show number categories including gas-powered tractors RC cars rockets Control Line mod els Scale models helicopters trains doll houses Radio Control models club dis plays represented club display concept appealing gives excellent opportunity re view club scrapbooks full press clippings wide variety promotional ideas An excellent idea comes Donovan Radio Control Club South Dakota group club logo reproduced line drawing sheet paper complete structions mailing address coloring contest colored entries mailed displayed restaurants stores over town Hundreds state-wide entries came 50 finalists dis played various times club 66 Model Aviation lay plane Show Sioux Falls Bill Rohring Dist VII Associate VP Some Flying Eagles Sioux Falls club display winners veroon Marpnam flis elemaster Note club logo used coloring contest First place winners top L-R Pat Corrigan Ed Prohaska Lowayne Godsen Darrell Simmer bottom L-R Scott Boettcher John Ross Rod Anderson Mark Toban next Executive Council meeting Long Beach seems natural take advantage opportunity stop Den ver gives chance meet AMA members district officers area Jer ry Deneau AVP-CO has arranged meet ings leave Denver two days want take time early say thank opportunity Jerry Denver clubs enthusiasm courtesy Input some items next Council agenda seem recurring topics First budgetldues review possibility dues increase first six years may enough will always open constructive thoughts fi nances Redistricting Nats sites permanent site museum FAI team selection com mittees also perpetual topics Thoughts subjects others welcome send club newsletters viewpoints topics such above please dont stop assured letter well read appreciated Reminder districts table top display available use Remember ap preciate club emblems decals patches put display District meetings should forgotten Contact Paul Kegel Fargo Jerry Deneau Denver Both meetings next October Sioux Falls SD has expressed interest hosting meeting next spring look ing Kansas location future get-to gether Congratulations Mike Olsen Fargo ND new member Speed Advisory Committee Arirto 0 taliloriri 0 Hw,i x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 25111 Armour Lane Redoods Beach CA 90278 Associate Vico-Presideets Rolsor Barnes 98-1080 Komo Mai Once Aiea HI 96701 Glen, Canter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alec Shisolm 1100 West Share Fresno CA 93711 Ed Hagenlin 2751 N Canpbell Aeenoe Tureon AZ 85719 J0h, Pond 4269 Syoko Circle Seas Jose CA 95136 Betty Strean 3723 Soawden Acenue Long Beach CA 90808 GrangerWilliarns 181 Pasenee Street San MarcosCA 92069 appears Executive Council going have take another look dues crease proposed passed winter ses sion Since action insurance figures 1978 have come news bad Its going cost AMA $250 per member provide coverage Several things must realized Besides insurance rate increase have increase rent Furthermore employees permanent staff HQ need raise least keep inflation also get raise course zero ad ded zero dollars doesnt impact budget too heavily Seriously some changes must made AMA will become insolvent doesnt require math major figure out Junior Senior membership $300 bargain $250 goes insurance company Take away 1 3c mailing license youve got little left area bears investigating Furthermore $300 approved increase Open dues barely covers huge jump insurance rates 1978 based 1977 dues few words 1978 huge deficit year looks like $300 increase going have reconsidered reserve fund rapidly shrinking time has come bite bullet raise dues level will insure continuance AMA Been busy month since last report Besides working AMA booth San Gabriel Valley RC Flyers mall show attend ed couple specially-called meetings safety seems field county prop erty thus open public no vice flier veteran flier rub elbows problem novice rule has ready-tofly model has no knowledge fly Hes apt fuel attempt takeoff over head someone head doesnt know what frequency control let alone meaning frequency SGVFs attempting work out some thing kind people can con trolled public property Pylon flying al being studied eye putting some workers safer position also found time attend meeting South Bay Airmasters largely U-Control oriented club meeting conducted President Paul Walker ran several fa miliar faces including Lonnie Cope flies lot Indoor says various cate gories fliers cant mix know Utah State Aeromodelers have branches acti vity club separate vice-presi dents division Besides above activity found time get back Boston 82nd running famous marathon accepted entry managed complete good time As soon arrived back Los Angeles seemed attended Ex ecutive Council meeting Long Beach meeting taking place day after ing written Ill report May report Ive approved appointment famed Combat flier Charlie Johnson FAI Combat team selection committee com mittee set up provide guidelines team selection methods coordinate FAI Combat matters general Im still need names AVP re placement Arizona Ive received couple would like sos can have large selection Anybody interested THERMALS Alaska o ana or roqlcn XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Assodate Vice-Presideeta Al Cslner 1807 Seen Elm Pocatello ID 83201 SImon Once. Rt 1 Soc 48 Boadejew MT 59015 Clarence C Naught Rt 5 Soc 16 Coca dAlene ID 83814 Ed McCullough 535 S 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Reao 26808 Done Court Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Street Redmond WA 98052 month will pass some helpful hints will use club have others fall same vein let know will use fu ture best ideas has used successfully recently will help ev ery clubs pocketbook origin idea known Strat-O-Bats Boeing Hawks have used very successfully year us aware high cost tro phies especially comes time put contest fun fly other activity nice awards desirable uncommon spend hundreds dollars trophies single event Howard Phillips president Boeing Hawks has developed idea recycling trophies science Basically idea obtain trophies people no longer interested keeping using modeling activities Howard has gone step further just getting modelers clean out closets Last month Howard put notices company paper local newspap er asking anyone having trophies willing give good cause call him explained non-profit club engaged modeling activities kinds trophies needed response terrific Howard now has upward 250 trophies basement has lot stor ies tell about activity maybe some time can get him relate some best ones us Howard interchanges parts cleans up puts new plates trophies come up usable items groups events ready go About biggest expense plate occa sional new topstill fraction cost new trophies Some has received 36 high some silver cups addition common types does work Quite well Some peo ple object some having mixed types tro phies table give-away time display home no way tell what others looked like small amount work involved can done incentive Give try sup ply immense Some people district occasionally have trouble something ask AMA HQ number incidents hear about has dropped nil last three years once something does go wrong some ideas help things dont go right First prevention requesting things HQ put thing want asking separate piece paper AMA HQ big operation spread Out number rooms combine lot things letter makes things complicated takes time HQ same thing goes questions asking Split up topics put different pieces paper Also important sure name address piece paper just envelope Second dont get some kind swer three weeks follow up quiry specific Tell what asked Give much information can Remember some times year mail comes HQ trunk loads Lastly follow-up doesnt get re sponse call HQ West Coast before 8 AM will cost less buck will before 11 AM call sure specific about what calling about Remember work load split up segments subject handled people fails call district Vice President July1978 67 JUNIO FLIGHT / ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 AMA INDOOR POSTAL WINNERS CEILING HOPPER CONTEST DRAWS GOOD ENTRIES ENGLISH BROThERS WIN 1ST & 3RD IN RI STICK AND Nt GLIDER EVENT ENDS IN TIE Some very good times sent con testants Academys first Indoor Postal Contest youngsters 16 under 33 entrants Stick event 23 Glid er times adjusted 35 feet ceil ing differences using NIMAS fudge factor Graham Davitt 14 Bramhope Leeds England won Stickevent fine flight 645 35 feet flying EZB own design Collin DiMalo 14 Los Angeles CA second 603 flying very light EZB 30 feet Ian Davitt 16 took third 620 35 feet Glider event tie resulted David Turgeon 11 San Diego CA two-flight total 466 seconds under 22 4 ceiling total J001 West 15 Simsbury CT 583 under 35 both result ing adjusted scores 583 Graham Davitt England scored again third 514 David flew modified Whitman Easy Joel Renger Boxy Grahams glider own design time all-balsa model plastic prop 4000 feet above sea level Johnny dad fly half-time show during NMSU bastketball games Hey Now isnt something wish congratulate everyone en tered lots other good flights complete story will next sue AMA OUTDOOR FF CONTEST ENDS MAY 31 Finish up flights send times Ed Whitten end June inclusion Academys SPRING EARLY BIRD Free Flight Postal Contest VINTAGE AEROS NEW BEGINNERS MODEL BUILDING & FLYING PROGRAM Hey gang good things coming way VINTAGE AERO model kit manufac turing firm New Jersey really interested helping us has developed complete low-cost package clubs schools new program one-shot deal de signed help beginners progress Junior modelers program has tested 4-H groups $15 bulk pack consists materials plans instructions 15 Mini Square Things well-written very useful structors Guide covers setting up course building flying contests several display sheets basic aerodynamics Eagle Award Certificates Merit modeler four Vintage Aero kits advanced models contest prizes VINTAGE AERO well helping groups sponsor contests 13 Miniprofile scale models especially like Nesmith Cougar prestigious Glastonbury Connecticut Modelers has scheduled first formal event June 18th contest Models may scratch-built Miniprofile kits Other manufacturers will possibly join offer kits similar manner certainly hope Progress VINTAGE AEROs program will reported Earl VanGorder Flying Models magazine new column begin ners Junior modelers told things catching Well give word latest doings JUNIOR FLIGHT too about kids taking sue favorite teachers school asking him get touch Phil Koopman Vintage Aero 1 Glen Tenafly NJ 07670 201-568-7955 Vintage Aero does sell retail bulk pack ages available hobby shops can purchased directly institutions RON WILLIAMS NEW BOOK heres something else right down alley hardcover book published Simon & Schuster introduces INDOOR building flying will take step wonderful step way youngsters simplest beginning model through Easy Bs Pennyplanes Manhattans experts International Class FAI microfilm job coming book first mentioned March 1976 issue STAR SKIPPERS Ive watched its progress everything cov ered will beautifully clear drawings full instructions fascinating anecdotes let what modeling fraterni ty about What relief will newcomers ask questions roll motor stick tube See book pour microfilm See book Yes indeed Ill recommend new book just way recommended John Kauf manns FLYING HAND LAUNCHED GLID ERS published William Morrow & Co Ive seen lot model airplane how-to books day two far can fully recommend others try cover too much result fail cover anything adequately BUILDING THE GUMDROP Once again wed like mention can receive complete set series appeared over past several months build really good SRPSM Simple Rub ber Powered Stick Model Its name course Gumdrop would make very good club school project just self youre way out boondocks Just send Ed Whitten SOc coin stamps cover Xeroxing mailing costs OBJETS DART Speaking Ron Williams reminds us should tell during entire month March several Indoor models exhibition works art indeed Allan Stone Gallery New York City What kind models Indoor Flying Scale Indoor Endurance types Now art galleries business sell pieces art Yes four sold Interestingly very tractive Scale models went unsold Three shim mering microfilm models two FAIs Baby ROG Manhattan Formula Cab sold models displayed sold flown often FAI having flown 30 minutes Manhattan Rons famous Yeloise sold highest amount $600 Weve always known good quality models combination exquisite work manship intrinsic beauty Now have another reason keeping out rafters collectors items sold its own glass case things beauty enjoyed long long time lit tle sad however artistic attri bute flight has denied Thats guys gals see next month 68 Model Aviation III oi LdsCruces NM scratch-built Super Sleek Streek Johnny placed 23rd 1094 50 gym Thats pretty good
Edition: Model Aviation - 1978/07
Page Numbers: 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68
AIR SHOW TEAM STATUS REPORT Now barely year old AMA Air Show Team program boasts total 20 teams coming 1978 flying season 20 teams represent some 205 AMA members nine districts 13 states 12 active teams 1977 responsible promoting model aviation general public across country presenting over 232 performances before thousands pleased spectators sides educational informative flying dem onstrations original routines created volving highly skilled well-choreographed aerial ground acts elaborate sound costuming cases Besides hours practice build ing some Show Teams constantly working new ideas different types aircraft new acts entertain audiences sure mental telepathy two Show Teams have come up flying Big Macthe first designed Kelly Eberle Flying Dutchmen Aero Team Control Line International Toy Show Philadelphia last September second designed built Bob Roach Spirit America Air Show Team Radio Control 24th Annual Toledo Exposition Building flying beginnings Air Show Teams interest spacious new shopping malls now welcome team static displays teams averaged two five sta tic shows month thus giving good exposure creating interest aeromodeling during long non-flying winter During static display STARS Air Show Team North Star Mall San Antonio Texas random samplings interviews indicated over 25000 people visited various dis plays merchants mall indicated sharp rise modeling-related sales di rect result show Thats least ASTs effortsamong other rewards requests air shows mayor Lytle Texas Chamber Commerce representative Castroville Texas RC Club representative Tampico Mexico hobby shop owner Austin Texas representative Piper Aircrafts Agricul tural Division Its plain see interest model aviation Texas growing Air Show Teams help generous industry sponsors hold full pro grammed flying shows demonstrations mod el building classes lectures static shows interviews television radio model aeronautics promoted general newspapers cover ing events detail type equipment used kinds equipment needed build models future picture 50 show teams across country promoting model aviation new concept Academy has al ready received over 70 requests become AMA/H IA Air Show Teams Although qualifi cation requires great deal skill profession alism promotional ability hopes high ASTs will quadruple number per formance 78 Meanwhile following merely sam pling type response show teams have received date aeromodelers program helps publi cize hobby has brought great recrea tional enjoyment young old alike source great optimism view quickening pace American life esentative Gus Yatron Pennsylvania Congressional Record Model aviation much ticipated have provided us group men can work closely com ing events John Parker Chapter President American Business Clubs Reading Pennsylvania can assured future new members hobby will come out ranks because show J Davis President Reading Jaycees Inc Reading Pennsylvania next page Crowds what AMA Air Show Team Program aboutgives general public chance witness first-hand excitement chal lenge air-modeling mixture specialty aircraft such flying doghouse flying lawnmower flying flag plus scale conventional models makes well-rounded shows Picture exhibition put Florida Air Show Team AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President end Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 have undoubtedly stimulated terest hobby us T M Bermingham Pony Federation Chief Y Indian Guides Camden County New Jersey people attendance enjoyed show youngsters asked contact reference joining model club Sam Protto Chairman Twp Spring Festival Committee Reading Pennsylvania Never before have met people went out way help us Judith Dolan Field Producer KidsWorld Productions Miami Florida demonstration both entertain ing informative sure en joyed comments di rected us Jeanann Skoraszewski Media Boy Scouts Troop No 103 Fleetwood Pennsylvania pleasure produce two very fine segments Metro Magazine aired October 23rd November 13 1977 - segment approximate ly 15 minutes duration may add greatly enhanced Magazine program Charles J Adams Public Affiars Berks Broadcasting Co Reading Pennsylvania audience approximately 1000 captivated show personally re ceived untold number comments ac claiming performance Robert Hohenbrink Airport Mgr Delphos Airport Corp Fly-in everything youd expect good air showloops rolls steep dives precision flying dogfight. Denis Collins Sports Writer Miami Herald Miami Florida show delighted young young Fighter Forum Homestead Air Force Base obvious see effort pride team takes its performances professionalism displayed program received favorable comments both team planning committee CoL Harold V Walsh Commander New Jersey Air National Guard Atlantic City New Jersey received several telephone calls asking address noticed show ex cited comment almost anything else done day . gave great pleasure thousands people Alexis DuPont President Colonial Flying Corp Museum Inc Tough kenamon Pennsylvania put tremendous show inmates stunt flying acrobatics racing mock combat plus lot funny ma terial crash program Bruce Baker Recreation Milanaire Federal Correctional Institution Milan Michigan community added genuine type recreation both adults children also gave Girl Scouts leaders excellent experience through organ izational efforts sponsors Charles E Bartlett Mayor Bowling Green Ohio Board Directors MCARC has asked express its gratitude ganization agreeing participate program Air Show Family Day held benefit MCARC Monroe Karasik President Montgomery County Assoc Retarded Citizens Inc Silver Spring Maryland show team did magnificent job again year behalf Director Operations Major General Ellis would like express appreciation of us attended years picnic Major John R Lippolt Chief Personnel/Administration Headquarters United States Air Force Washington DC show always high- lights day appreciated encontinued page 61 Independently developed Tor Team purposes two Macs left RC version flown Spirit America Air Show Team Toledo OH above CL version flown Flying Dutchmen Aero Team Reading PA * ** *** ** *** * ** *** ** ** * *** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **I ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 DIDJA EVER STOP TO THINK Think puzzled archeologists future will dig up petrified model airplanes will probably puzzled over nested what ate Oh yesand reproduced course will have seen midair collision between two model planes THAT SURE MAKES LOT OF LITTLE ONES RELIGION ENTERS INTO MODEL BUILDING modeling friends surprised exclaiming quit trading hobby shop because religious differ ences shop owner worshipped moneyand broke FROM MY OWN EXPERIENCE Being poor certainly no disgrace sure heck inconvenient! ALASPOOR LASS wife thoughtless modeler com plained first met took outthen took inand now takes granted TOGETHERNESS CARRIED TOO FAR avid modeler bragged wife did everything together went through school together got mar ried raised three kids together went model club meetings together went Out flying together wentto hobby shops together spent fam ily money bunch new model equip mentthey went out got divorce together KEN WILLARD AND THE QUEEN MARY evening April 22nd banquet held aboard beautiful historic ocean liner Queen Mary dockside Long Beach California occasion KEN WILLARD could honored friends AMA Hobby Industry honor dignified Ken being inducted AMA MODEL AVIATION HALL OF FAME As AMA President very great pleasure representing entire member ship AMA presenting Ken plaque indicating considered among worthy modelers great country honor presentation doubly rich since done presence two other esteemed Hall Famers CARL GOLDBERG NAT POLK Ken Willards Evening fun things weve done long time Since Ken has great sense humor first part pro gram done form roast merriment present case cant quite place Ken writes very popular column RC Modeler magazine under title SUNDAY FLIER hand some guy featured cover October 76 issue Model Aviation magazine Congrulations nice guy KEN WILLARD PEOPLE ARE SURE HARD TO UNDERSTAND WEAK SIGNALS Toledo always run terrific raffle great RC confer ence year chancing off bunch ra dios such donated bunch generous manufacturers guess will never know winners serious just won 5-channel radio overheard him say Boy what waste money bought fifteen bucks worth raffle tickets took ONE win radio NEWSLETTERS RECEIVED IN BETTER SHAPE May issue MODEL AVIATION magazine offered suggestion sure folded no envelope newsletters arrival no postal damage YOUR RECEPTION OF THE SUGGESTION resulting SAFE ARRIVAL OF THE MAIL has EXCELLENT suggestion cinch corner folded newsletter piece Scotch tape instead staples stands reason tape nearly likely snag postal machines staples Proving wisdom have al ready received about 60 newsletters prepared way month EVERY ONE IN PERFECT SHAPE mailman just dropped off another bunch newslettersthe 12 taped suggested perfect shapeand ones just staple torn bad ly dedicated newsletter editors am sure put effort love masterpiece editing art ed enough want arrive good readable condition HAVE SPOKEN POSTAL SUGGESTION BRINGS NEW FRIEND As result postal suggestion May MODEL AVIATION magazine received very warm friendly informative letter RUSSELL MILLAR AMA 38453 Postal Service clerk San Angelo TX Millar described machines handle mail just troubles can gin strongly suggests clubs bundle newsletters other mass mailings bundles IN-TOWN OUT-OF-TOWN mail pieces mailed loose unbun dIed little support keep un wrinkled Bundling provides support least part trip wrinkled folded over letter natural jam damage AMAer Millar has another very good sug gestion urges club secretaries newslet ter editors contact local post offices talk mail handlers eagerness have make job easier will play right hands get mail its des tination better shape Millar also says might inquire mail hand lers workload lightest present mail time Besides being good guy offering us help postal problems Russell Millar some personal thanks offer us serve others through hob much appreciated might serve remind thank hobby/sport realize helping enjoy what IMPORTANT CHARTERED CLUB LIST want club mailing list contests exchange newsletters withthe May June issues MODEL AVIATION complete current list AN EARL WILSON QUOTE Seems us spend lifetime going bed sleepy get ting up INTENSE ACTIVITY INVOLVING AMA Please enjoy knowledge long active concerned sport/hobby groups entire world AMAs other-than-contest participation early part year has fantastic sometimes almost frantic AMA has represented large impressive display booth SOUTHWEST MODELERS SHOW Dallas january WRAMS SHOW White Plains NY February TOLEDO WEAK SIGNALS CONFERJuly1978 59 IEN WILLARD left inducted AMA MODEL AVIATION HALL OF FAME AMA President Johnny Clemens banquet Willards honor aboard Oueen Mary docked Long Beach CA ENCE Toledo OH course MACS SHOW Long Beach CA INTER NATIONAL MODELER SHOW Los Angel es April An AMA DISTRICT VII MEETING hosted great folks CARDS Club Lansing Michigan March 25th Along meeting banquet CARDS put EXPO Show beau tiful models April 1st date 495th RC SQUADRON again host AMA DISTRICT MEETING Westford MA feature District meeting induction long-timer BERT POND AMA HALL OF FAME CARDS 495th RC SQUADRON represent ative best chartered clubs AMA Both have outstanding leadership club spirit AMA District X Vice President JIM SCARBOROUGH hold DISTRICT X MEETING April 29th conjunction INTERNATIONAL MODELERS SHOW Los Angeles Further involvement AMA included attending COMMITTEE FOR INTER NATIONAL AEROMODELING Bureau meet ing FAI-World Paris March 30-31 JOHN CLEMENS JOHN WORTH LAIRD JACKSON multitude other meetings special interest groups var ious shows forth also required AMA representation During same period time AMA held NATIONALS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING Dallas January 21st AMA EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING Hous ton January 28th another COUNCIL MEETING February 18th Dulles Air port Washington DC still another COUNCIL MEETING aboard Queen Mary Long Beach April 21st AMA also involved HOBBY INDUSTRY OF AMERICA TRADE SHOW Houston Janu ary 27th through February 1st OUTSIDE OF ALL THAT AMA HASNT DONE MUCH LATELYIII GOOD GRIEFIII IT IS HARD TO HAVE FAITH business personal taxes must pay multitude forms paperwork must filled out prove facts following shakes faith Employers Quarterly Federal Tax Return needed filled out submitted about same time column needed go magazine just filled out tax form Form 941 found following instruc tions Please use form dont have form get Internal Revenue Service Office Now heck would know needed form didnt have form read instructions GOOD GOSH WE ARE ALL IN TROUBLE! trend modeling toward much larger scale modelsbut cars must use take flying site much sinaI lerI Darned poor planning Id say ARE THE GIANTS TAKING OVER Since mentioned much larger e like trend scale models previous paragraph thought few words comment would amiss guess BUD NOSEN has probably much fluence anyone movement toward popularity models around 100 inches span upward Bud manufactures ex cellent line large models plant Two Harbors Minnesota Two Harbors way small quiet community little east Duluth talked Bud Weak Signals Con ference Toledo again phone few minutes ago comments teresting First burst big-bird busi ness has required Nosen increase man ufacturing facility 7000 sq ft Second Bud says completely sold out rest year other words has hand orders can fill year next year doesnt mean out luck big-uns bag cause bunch manufacturers showing big planes WRAMS TOLEDO MACS Shows lot chatter being generated new popularity giant model planes Are safe Will influence insur ance unfavorably Will creat problems regarding flying sites Are really easier fly Will cost material hold number models built down will size thing stop will will courts insurance companies draw line tween AIRCRAFT MODEL AIR CRAFT things have little dull club meetings lately think would very interesting very progressive contribu tive form some club programs around bigplane problems knows what dis cussions YOU generate might help us solve new BIG problem talking Bud Nosen interested hearing him say concerned about trend toward larger heavier aircraft especially trend toward larger heavier engines said limiting designs planes could flown 60 engine wingspan about 100 inches would like consider problems created larger aircraft might like consider easier control cause cannot change direction attitude quite quickly smaller models can also trimmed fly little slower means ones us no longer have lightning reflexes youth could ac curately control beast other side coin tells us kinetic energy developed larger heavier machine could destructive An obvious fact large aircraft going crowd lets pray doesnt happen would probably strike people small model course smaller model would probably going faster sure lot things consid er IF YOU HAVE DEFINED OPINIONS would help certainly submit AMA VICE PRESIDENT YOUR DIS TRICT will find name address issue MODEL AVIATION section District Reports Contacting columnists particular interests ALL THE MODEL PUBLICATIONS would another way exchanging thoughts fellow fliers CLUB NEWS LETTER another fine way heard make sure club exchanging newslet ters other active clubs please always remember THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU BUILD INTO YOUR MODEL PLANE IS S-A-F-E T-YAND THE WAY YOU PRACTICE IT JUNIOR OFFICERSGOOD IDEA progressive Charter Clubs US FLYING DUTCHMEN AEROMODELERS Club Reading PA always gain something newsletter AIR MAIL time its reminder good move part club have JUNIOR OFFICER officers make sure young folks have voice possibly some projects own FLYING DUTCHMENS Junior President RICK GERMANN enjoyed report newsletter also en joyed spirited visit some Dutch men Toledo colorful bunchI MOST INTERESTING QUOTE FROM TV often-irreverent show ALL IN THE FAMILY Archie Bunker made interesting declaration said GOD dont make no mistakes got GOD THE WINGS OF AMA B LESS EM Lansing Michigan AMA District VII meeting EXPO Show ban quet spent some very pleasant moments couple angels know must angels because among active members WINGS WINGS stands Womens Inter-national Glider Soaring unique organization WINGS club made up members over country contrast usual form just local membership fact ladies active RC Soaring Glider participants also makes WINGS unique 20-some active members fliers contribute original idea forming WINGS cooked up Bar bara Robinson Karen Toebe Margaret Gill Barbara Henon SOAR Nats Lockport Illinois 1974 Most amazing fact hard enough keep local bunch together headed same direction hold group together scat tered over country unbelievable doing pair WINGS enjoyed getting visit Lansing past present officers club among prime movers organizers club KAREN TOEBE BARBARA ROBINSON great-gals belong WINGS also CARL TOEBE BOB ROBINSON belong CARDS Club Lansing OUTSTANDING AMAersl NEWSLETTER THAT COMMUNICATES newsletter MONMOUTH MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB over New Jer sey way always informative especially ad mire editor HENRY GOEDKOOP listing ALL AMA District II officers newsletter AMA member should know serves him contact case have suggestion question just plain ole ax grind Henry listed names addresses phone numbers about YOUR district GET HELP WITH ENDING MIKE NASSISE editor WING TIPS WING BUSTERS MAC Hanson MA ended May editorial effort way like said simply Keep nose up tail down ******all now****** 60 Model Aviation cant pg 58 Susan M Kenney VP Social Activities NASA Employees Club Washington DC past highlight picnic James C Borre Group Operations Sup Toys R Us Inc Beltsville Maryland Air Show certainly highlights picnic enjoyed everyone y Augustine Picnic Co-Chairman Computer Sciences Corporation Falls Church Virginia hundred four students able enjoy fine air show Kranning Dir Recreation Indiana Boys School Plainfield Indiana Im pleased people willing spend day working worthwhile cause Its highly commendable C L Todd Campaign Chairman United Way San Antonio Texas Already success story dedication men women Air Show Teams devoting own time money effort should applauded Thanks enthusiasm model aviation flying high AMA CLUB REPORT As December 31 1977 46 clubs now have memberships 100 Club 1330 0140 0329 0116 0575 0551 StateMembers Orange Coast RCCA374 Pioneer RCCIub IncCA324 DCRCMD260 BIRDS IncCA231 Valley Forge Signal SeekersPAi 94 Greater Pittsburgh Aero RCers PA162 VAi 60 CAiS 7 NJ 154 CA 1 43 VAi 42 TXi 41 CAi 39 0641 Tidewater RC Inc 0154 San Gabriel Valley RC League 0428 0122 0636 0623 0162 0617 0347South Shore RC 0371Signal Seekers RC 0188No Connecticut RC 0502Goodyear MAC 0218Suncoast Aeromodelers 0703Mid-Hudson RC Soc 0597Middle Tenn RC Soc 0247Chicagoland RC Modelers 0528 Tulsa Glue Dobbers Inc 0444 Blue Angels MAC 0340495thRCSquadron 0334 Prince Georges RC TXi 36 MAi 35 MIi 35 CTi 34 OHi 34 FL133 NY127 TNi 27 Inc ILi 26 OKi 25 NYi 24 MAi 23 MDi 19 0413Central Jersey RCNJi19 0163South Bay Soaring Soc CA-i 14 0455Long Island Drone SocNYii3 0285Ft Wayne Flying Circuits Inc INill 0773Arizona RCSoc IncAZlb 0156San Jose Wavemasters RC Inc CAi 10 0274Suburban Aero Club Chicago ILi 08 0667Milwaukee Flying ElectronsInc WIi 08 0143RCBees IncCAi 07 0179Pikes Peak RCCOi 07 0463Penn Ave RCSocietyNY107 0524Western Ohio RK SocOHi 07 0152San Fernando Valley RC Flyers CAi 06 0468Rochester Aeromodelers SocNYi 05 0649Radio Aeromodelers Seattle WAi 03 0383Twin City RCMN102 0263Palos Park RC ILiQi 0129Torrey Pines Gulls Glider Club 0338 Cape Ann RC Model Club 0877 Austin RC Assn No Clubs 775 385 135 36 46 Total Clubs CAi 00 MAi 00 TXi 00 No Members 0-24 25-49 50-74 75-99 i00& over 1377 Rockland County RC Cordova Model Masters Northern Virginia RC Richardson RC Club So Alameda County RCers Manned Spacecraft Center RC GOING TO THE HATS READ THE FINE PRINT Wait Until Get May Too Late annual event known National Model Airplane Championships worlds biggest model meet enjoyed hun dreds always some end up unhappy cases unhappiness caused taking time read avail able information events operate official entry form part prob lem complex full fine print natural tendency set aside lateror maybe never Yet fine print has evolved over years necessary evil order help bring order what adds up lot complex information Unfortunately things days entry form information has become complicated because few people cause problems ignoring common sense fairness concerning rights privi leges others Consequently has become necessary impose tight deadlines restrict some activities make kinds special rules normally needed other model meets Much detail necessary simply cause numbers people involved typ ically over 2000 counting contestants help ers relatives friends obvious communications problems dealing especially dispersed oyer huge airfield time event runs week problems involving what happening day day location location say National Meet also known Nats isa very complicated operation mostly very orderly enjoyable experience make effort informed Nats entry form offers wealth information particular attention called some details information have overlooked ignored someto eventual disappoint ment Some people example simply show up Nats expect able parti cipate contestants regardless arrival time Most however have learned advance en try mail far easier significantly cheaper Others depend upon so-called late entry Nats through know far expensive saddest sit uation involves person doesnt realize deadlines varying event event late entry possibleand until cutoff time day Nats entry form has exact schedule dead lines Cutoff times have experimented year year variations have ever made much difference Almost al ways someone shows up few minutes too late deadlines made late practi cal still manageable cutoff time sharp has way because experi ence over years has shown no matter what time picked some people tend wait until last minute considerable disruption headquarters operations much overtime work year special attempt has made make requirements easier contestants careful reading Nets entry form still necessary avoid surprise possible disappointment Nats has gotten worlds biggest model meet man ageable tight planning time de mands upon participants know dont have problems enjoy Nats thoroughly dont bother come informed often disappointed Disap pointment avoidable unnecessaryread fine print Note Nats entry forms expected available AMA HQ mid-May Send stamped self-addressed envelope get deadline advance entry mail July 3postmarked later AMA PETITION TO FCC IN FINAL PREPARATION AMA Frequency Committee con junction AMAs legal counsel finaliz ing draft AMA petition filed Federal Communications Commis sion purpose requesting new fre quencies radio control activities total 30 frequencies being request ed including current seven 72 MHz area AMA petition granted would see 72 MHz frequencies perhaps ad ditional 10 would also see up 11 30-42 MHz area perhaps some 222224 MHz region Furthermore FM would July1978 61 AST REPORT joyed FCC PETITIONContinued permitted RC frequencies might al obtain some frequencies region above 400 MHz Obtaining frequencies 3042 MHz area would permit relatively easy eco nomical conversion 27 MHz equipment latter would freed pre sent CB interference problems life equipment would extended indefinitely AMA petition currently being re viewed RC industry leaders AMA Fre quency Committee members insure com pleteness views final version expected end June will submitted FCC estimated about year may follow before positive action can expected normal timespan basics government procedures produce end result timetable about year beyond what AMA leaders hoped back 1976 AMA members successful con vincing FCC existing 27 MI-lz RC fre quencies should given over CB use since time new administration has taken over Washington FCC offi cials 76 no longer scene has caused delays AMAs campaign seek new RC frequencies Now however stage set ef fort expand potential RC activity AMA Frequency Conmittee Gpti mistic full text AMA petition will published soon ready present FCC DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Pqaer District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vm-Predsu Robert C Brodeor 405 Ma, SOreet Nashox NH 03060 Raymond Gibooleso 39 High Snreen Old Tow, ME 04468 Charles H Luansyd PO Box 428 West Groton MA 01472 Al Nosotnik 4 Benerty Plate Norwalk CT 06850 George Parker 7 Pasl Or. Lee MA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Boldoc Orion Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbx 6 Laorel Aw. Kitoery ME 03904 Seems though theres always another column due usually happens comes spring outside activity meetings Council meet ings Today writing April 19th finds way yet another meeting Executive touncil time Long Beach Convention Center California have day-long meeting time per mits visit MACS Show being held same location following week International Model Show Los Angeles Convention Center being ably han dled old friend Bill Northrop time wish again thank Doug AlIred performance job often thankless RC Contest Board member District I know has put lot time job filled outa lot return question naires RC Board has always aware problems hopes RC fraternity WARM HEARTFELTTHANKS DOUG John Papageorge modeler since fore time possible back Dooling days Speed now involved RC Pylon another wish thank ser vices AVP Western Massachusetts John has eliminated plans take British prize man-powered flight has working long time because prize has won Gossamer Con dor Johns plans entry utilized prize winner conso lation now John will save lot Monokote future modeling efforts THANK YOU JOHN FOR THESE PAST EIGHT YEARS OF WORK AND SUPPORT Art Everett tied election AVP Southern Maine Bill Wilbur has declined favor Bill order have time personal modeling efforts Art has probably done modelers area AVP per capita bas will continue support sport already planning couple meets up Portland Maine area THANK YOU ART EVERETT must continue ask inputs column have contest coming up can give 60 days lead time let know Most clubs using sheet club paper list contests interest members great idea Speaking club papers have recently heard coupl clubs has some growing pains will come meet both Maine New Hampshire summer pass along what may some helpful suggestions success ful club Thankfully dont have lot flying site problems District YET SUGGEST THAT ALL CLUB NEWS LETTERS USE LOGO OR HEADING ON THE PAPER WITH THE CLUB NAME AND ADDRESS THAT MAY BE USED too often writer club newsletter seems assume everyone reading knows whats go ing Try little different format use some different spacing newsletters new will mean lot club other interested readers New Jersey New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Strnnt Bayside NY 11361 Auxocian Viee-Preeidusts Pete Biandrini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Oxoid Fifield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12068 John Grine 6387 Badger Lockyort NY 14094 Cliff Montplaisir 17 Ronary Smnrir NJ 07901 Jack Samnsarco 2062 Emerson Ave union NJ 07083 James Sleoghter Chief Crafts & Hobbies uSAF/EuROPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd. Syrasase NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS may amount jumping gun bit feel urge expound upon pet projects ie getting out VOTE very well write off poor showing AMA-ers election polls resigned ly attributing member apathy degree disciple Cause Effect such disposition problem will strike representing resounding cop out thirst Truth will remain unassuaged As ruled unre lenting urge locate isolate ANSWERS having logic side have given great deal thought reason monu mental disinclination AMA members vote Presidents V-Ps other offi cers humble opinion ANSWER problem found area TIMING suggestion ventured equal humility rearrange calendar divorce polling period dues paying time though will cost way postage No matter emphatic ally stress membership mail ing ballot need await sending dues money vast majority failing-to-vote members will either wait long too late vote count blending lassitude feeling futili ty end up just sending money in62 Model Aviation Joe Beshar current President Society Antique Modelers SAM recently appointed Electroflight subcommittee Federation Aeronautique Internation- Cunneclicol S Maice achusetts e New Hampshire ale latter position Joe will provide U S Rhude Island e vermont inputs thinking concerning international rules electric motor powered models shown 020 Astro-powered 2channel Buzzard Bombshell 36 span Cannon Radio weight 10 oz Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flyer has some else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft super vising flying prevent accident possibilities surance premium say lets have elections around June July dues season November December District like over 5000 members 793 valid votes cast ALL candi dates last 1977 Presidential election Can apathy ANSWER? feel about us favor let know PLEASE! SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL AMA SHOW TEAM gratifying learn AMA HQ re ceiving requests Districts information other available assistance concerning organization conduct local Show Teams such teams better off context bene fits realized through activities Much greater coverage possible through increase number teams considering travel expense required lesser num ber journey greater distances within District too thrill watch ing local stars go through paces DISTRICT II QUESTIONNAIRE District II membership meeting distribute blank questionnaire forms attendance find input results helpful Forexample returned following meeting WRAM Show Bill McClure President HACK ENSACK VALLEY RIC FLYERSelicited following comments response ques tions concerning things accomplished AMA local national levels creased communication between local clubs informal non-pressure level Rigid ganization mandatory meetings usually turn off people cause hard feelings Bill following say about what felt AMA should national level drive AMA have large corporations sponsor shows contests finance activities return gain advertising ad vantages Sample Hitachi Circus-Circus AMA doesnt individual clubs will Lets get Gravy Train other sport does itgolf boat racing footballyou name us Marcel Favetta same club also re sponded opinion lot still remains area obtaining greater news media coverage modeling activities Marcel also say Unfortunately feel too members AMA insurance coverage think AMA needs united grass roots approach whereby clubs well individual modelers recognize existence fellow fliers both AMA non-AMA living nearby areas believe idea Associations great cause hobby fun peo ple involved GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio syloaota Vigna III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahe Road Dayton OH 45429 Aaaooiate Voe-Peeodeot Joe Eiben 5192 Edeohoroc Lyohuist OH 44124 Francis Flohany 504 21st 50. Vienna WV 26101 bird Jackson 523 Meadombrook St David PA 19087 Edward Wisser 1521 Samnit St McKeesport PA 15131 No District Ill report month Delaware rict totumbia land h Carolica IVVirgioja DISTRICT REPORT John Spaldeng District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellorbin Street Lonitam MD 20801 Aasocate Vice-Proidesta charles Foreman 609 Pohito Rd. Mechanimnille VA 23111 V 8111 Helms 800 Tyvola Road Ctsarlotte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 08 19809 John Preston 7012 Etnira Court Falls Chard, VA 22042 Russelt Sandusky 1122 Ptaa Circle Joppa MD 2108s Past Yacobacci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayetnenille NC 28301 Some years ago asked confirm appointment Bob Sifleet posi tion District IV representative Free Flight FAI Program Committee did confirm selection some knowledge commitment FF dis cipline particularly FAI Program successful contestant parti cipant FAI Program 15 years Time passed Bob worked Com mittee good reports activities Some three years ago Bob chance move rural location just across state line still flew same club went same meetings worked suburbs Baltimore general went Marylander opportunity move consulted with committee chairman would able go work program chairman independently agreed lYe miles did make much difference since work representation still effective District IV No committee concerned problem Bobs contri bution work considerable con structive Some months ago Jerry Barnette Fred ericksburg VA questioned letter con tinuing have words District III resident speaking District IV actually rather upset apparently inferred cheating Free Flighters persist ing allowing Bob work com mittee Mr Barnette volunteered three other gentlemen district replace Bob point raised valid point rule because manner used describe work Bob Sifleet certainly constructive did feel phone calls letters would clear air Mr Barnette persisted checked Bob Bob talked three Free Flighters suggested Mr Bar nette said contacted anyone interested job Under circumstances reaction just dismiss matter point ruleno matter unpleasant ly put So heres chance let District IV members make determination Should District IV continue make use Bob Sifleet member FF FAI Selection Program Committee should re lieve him find someone side state line replace him Send votes AMA HQ attn Mich eline Madison comments welcome Howard Crispin reports formation committee within Radio Control Clubs Virginia try organize judging district action seems necessary important contest health district country So Ive elected reprint Howards entire report held quarterly meeting Radio Control Clubs Virginia Saturday afternoona long four hour session large number subjects discussed prime items radio interference judging interference problem gone over Joe Caporaletti PWRC Chuck Foreman intent concerned exhaust legal means solving problem Judging thoroughly exposed John would like assistance through column possible trying work out something sole struggle part named committee work Chuck Buhi Tidewater RC John Pres ton NVRC myself Rivanna RCC problem judging solution will explored two levelsregional state through RCCVa District IV AMA VPs assistance Shortly dissertation will mailed competitively active clubs outlining proposal detail inter im would like exposure summary 1 Form District IV judges group pro vide cadre personnel work Pattern Scale Sport Biplane competition 2 method recruiting people method suggested have active club subsidize minimum two people two would turn obliged work home club contests plus least other competition during season would also required attend seminar held judging skills judges would scheduled elected coordinator cause least inconvenience best utilization 3 Training information would hopefully relayed AMA publication Model Aviation some organized manner least seminar would held annually some central location 4 intent proposal fill urgent need district pre sently being filled national other regional activity 5 clubs interested working gether make program go should correspond views members committee prior 8 July 1978 date RCCVa meets would like able come August 26 District IV meeting say moving forward Members addresses Charles E BuhI 557 Princess Anne Rd Virginia Beach VA 23457 Howard Crispin Jr 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 John D Preston 7012 Elvira Ct Falls Church VA 22042 Initial approval delegates RCCVa obtained proposal will go clubs month Virginia will need help Sincerely Howard Crispin Jr Sec retary RCCVamore over July1978 63 Thank Howard John Chuck interest lets hope clubs get behind effort think should include Precision Aerobatics both Control Line Radio Write ideas Howard Dont forget plan Second Annu al District IV AMA meeting scheduled August 26 1978 Mechanicsville near Richmond Va Lots interesting things see hear later. Test flew B25 twin Webra 40s flaps retracts bomb drop last Sunday As Bishop said widow o Eeeeel! Alabama 0 Florida gia isoippi ro Rico VSouth Carolina eosee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 Sooth 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Aaodat Vic-Prsidnto John Bryson 400 Cooncil Cir. P0 8oo 1355 Tupelo MS 38801 Ridrad E Jackson 107 Whire Brad. Sanrnrerville SC 29403 Cirris Sober 5941 Wairer Road Columbus GA 31904 Aestrar Johoron 932 Banyao Dr. Deli-ap Bead FL 33444 Jim Lrkin 3252 Monte dOre Drive Hoooer AL 35216 Lujo Rodriguez 0-10 5th Sc Ent. Villa Rica Bapairron Puerto Rico 00619 John Workman 5321 Onercon Road Nastroille TN 37220 pretty girl Mississippi sends pic tures regularly permitting report happenings Meridian Mrs Mary Corbin wife Ray Corbin works Meridian MS Post Office important flier area sent snap Meridi club members recent air show Shown Harold Watson Bill Clay Mickey Thomp son Buddy Duerin have some other pictures air show can feature later Recently Birmingham ground broken Air Museum full sized air craft city fathers showed up including Mayor Vann ceremonies Birmingham Aeromodelers member Pat Hollack donated model RC Pietennol new museum Pictured club president Gary Tata sciore admiring model plane air pioneer Glenn Messer honored US Post Office last year pioneer flights carrying mail 20s Dont forget YOUR club wants some free national publicity send pic tures well run Club-of-the-Month DISTRICT V CLUB OF THE MONTH club featured once before 1974 old AMA monthly mailing AMA News Bob Sue Crysler beginning GCRC again now much larger finer AMA chartered club four years ago want present Gold Coast Radio Controllers Delray Beach Florida Mr Art Johnson AMA Associate VP State Florida newsletter editor has sent formation recent years GCRC has mushroomed busiest prestigious AMA clubs south Florida ONLY District V has OFFICIAL AMA show team Heres photo last year splendid show team L-R Irv Allison Ernie Kraft Terry Richter Art Johnson Mario Yederlinic Ben Roosen Bob Kitoon little airplanes lined up match other show team performs over gets great local publicity year GCRC features widely alded Gold Coast RC Jamboree Scale contoot zof rintvon vieni anoc rI W-rld War Scale oere last year-s winners L le Terry Richter Wayne Ripple Ray Colelli Lee Robinson Mario Yederlinic Jack Phaler year 1978 just finished another Jamboree WW Sport Scale 1st Ray Colelli Mario Yederlinic again Bob Temple Golden Age Scale Mr Bob Temple won first Gary Pal teer Bob Kitson Blue Max Fun Fly Terry Richter Ray Colelli Jerry Sto loff Shown above snap hero Mr Art Johnson AVP Florida big fat P-38 which flies equally well engine know because said did newsletter OK Dont drop Art. 64 Model Aviation twc ,,,, Yederlinic L Bob Kitsuri rsq piano club VP owns manufacturing busi ness Florida Bob gifted dental surgeon operates little Waco constantly auy LaOVIC 5.liGliULtO Johnson doing nice job helping Art newsletter relaxes flattening crashed models after fly-in above equloment .ire Pat above model plane working hard re cent contest doing paper work Cindy Bill Anger scoring RC Pattern flights cards Charlotte Johnson registrar Sally Yed erlinic refreshment committee Illinois 0 Indiana S Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Assoolans Vce-Pessdeot Danid S Ahlbarg 734 Acadia Rd. Valyaraiso IN 46382 Roger Geers 729 N 22nd St Dainty IL 62301 Robert GdI 216 Stately Lane Springfield IL 62704 Frank L Hughes 709 NE 44sf Sr Kansas City MO 64116 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr. Leuington KY 40504 Robert C Stagner 1828 Seiters Dr. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 PIrillip Sailinan 3021 Spring Valley Cr. Anderson IN 46011 Column time again last snow gone green grass coming flying fields being rolled few airplanes have up mall static shows scheduled went Bloomington IL last March 18 Sentral Illinois Radio Society SIRS club show excellent airplanes displayed several good enough competition Toledo Chicago Expo tried con vince seemed reluctant compete larger shows did see couple Toledo believe Jim Wat son placed Pylon Racer hope will bring few airplanes up Expo next October weekend went Rockford IL Rock Valley RC Flyers club show Cher ryvale Mall week after attend Executive Council meeting Peoria IL has mall show next weekend will about yearI have get some work done airplanes home Rockford show huge success sixth have has grown six contestants first time well over 100 now flying demonstration put before mall opened cluded big Du-Bro cardboard model heli copters other RC models newsletters receive comes Louisville Radio Control Club Ker ry Coyle secretary wrote up idea club worth repeating Ill copy directly newsletter Hey old timers LRCC Have noticed what has happening club past two years First new members sit over corner start talking everyone would listen building sailplane coming out Cheno weth Park fly Ed Tasman talked bearded friend going local pond try sailing foam boats Sunday afternoon people learned what Ed known long timesailing can fun Now several us have purchased dune buggies run around yards have nothing else What does have old timers go Floyds Fork week two get couple hours good old boyswell maybe nothing hope everything Because great interest radio con trol everything last 10 years almost anything have interest can oper ated little boxes flag Which brings point such variety interest club now would foolish take advantage Beginning year will let various groups club sponsor meet ings during summer months meet ings will held sites demon strations explanations can given interested particular field terest Everyone attendance will given chance fly drive sail whatever being demonstrated dont have particular inter est subject meeting month normal business will taken care abbreviated meeting monthly site Everything will spelled Out newslet ter before meeting feel site meetings will help everyone club understand what turns everyone else might see something didnt know could much fun Sounds like excellent program spread interest information belong Fox Valley Aero Club St Charles IL Most members RC fliers also have Control Line Free Flight fliers too club going have two asphalt runways put 16 feet wide 200 feet long hope have pictures next month Inwa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesuta nnsn VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris Dintrict VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Avenue Moscatine IA 52761 Asacciat c-Presider5a James 0 Clark RN 3 Cedar Rapds IA 52401 Prank Morrsssey 14100 W Perk Ace. New Berlin WI 53151 Tim Prow 11267 Saur Sterling Heighta MI 49078 Win Rohrnn 4494 Tanglewood Troil St Joseph MI 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Hoseerd Woyrse 1709 7th 5L NE. Rodnester MN 55901 Wayne Veuger 38235 Castle Ronrsiis MI 48174 District VII East Meeting now tory want thank Lansing CARDS hospitality also congratulate ability sponsor put gether EXPO II AMA meeting unfortunate weather didnt cooperate Im sure would have people take part models excel lent banquet super unfor tunate very few Control Line models displayed Will EXPO Ill same During AMA meeting discussion flying safety insurance problems costs held imperative concern ourselves safety model aviation becoming more costly obtain surance75c 1975 over $250 1978 best way hold down costs reduce claims means improved FLYING SAFETY Another item discussed re districting lower Michigan District Ill AMRCC Michigan very much favor proposal effect has forwarded AMA HQ members Executive Council asked Wayne Yeager some research other clubs obtain feelings this time have very little said against item will certainly come up April Coun cil Meeting against pro posal either club individual would like hear fortunate enough have seventh president AMA seated same banquet table Kenneth Held served AMA some time ago interest still very keen real pleasure meet him wife quite time discussing old Joe Ott kits also got meet Karen Toebe Vice Pres ident WINGS husband Carl WO MEN INTER-NATIONAL GLIDER SOAR ING very fine group ladies en couraging participation women sport Lila Stamm president Joan Nolte secretary-treasurer Anyone inter ested becoming part up-and-coming organization can contact Karen 6128 Marscot Dr Lansing Ml 48910 Ladies chance become member fine spirited group dont fly can join am sure would welcome support Just received nice letter Blue Eagles RC Show Team Webster MN Jim Taylor manager out sticks need show put let Jim know can write him RR 1 Box 167C Webster MN 55088 unable make infamous Toledo Conference did get good report some local club members lucky enough make show may already know Lansing CARDS presented AMA Award Excellence feel award has earned just handed July1978 65 picture illustrates variety Scale models recent Jamboree Karen Toebe WINGS VP Johnny Clem ens AMA President out group selected CARDS basis example leadership abili ty creativity attitude have set example should proud Dis trict VII deserving award happy make possible receive wish could have make presentation month would like introduce Bill Rohring Associate Vice President Michi gan Bill has pilot since 16 graduate University Michigan spent some time Air Force discharged 1st Lieutenant has flown sev eral different planes including B-25 C-46 His modeling experience goes back 1940 has done types Rub ber Power RC Bill regular contestant Glider contests holds LSF Level II Bill member EAA NSS serves AMA Leader Member AVP Bill lives St Joseph MI operates Rohring Clothing area need some new threads give Bill call Ill bet can fix up again fortunate have concerned dividual serve District VII Bill member past president Whirlwinds South western Michigan Arkansas siana Menico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District viii Vice-President 2933 Blanlrenship Wichita Falls IX 76308 Aasooats vico-Preddent Buzz Averitl 9117 La Barranna NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Suipluar LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohane Dr. N Lirnie Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Boo 545 Ridardson TX 75090 Just got home San Antonio ARCS hosted district meeting RC conjunction contest good crowd dinner meeting am sure meeting Mexican dinner brought people out re servations 120 believe came did enjoy meeting hope able explain some workings AMA aired some problems may have brought light methods get things done utilizing AMA channels Clif Hill ARCS thanks hosting gave chance meet old friends greet new friends district AMA display booth getting work out has Ard Enid OK missed show because shipping delay scheduled Wichita Falls Hous ton keep being disappointed check early its use hope delays kept minimum did get San Antonio meeting have problem question just need know something dont sit itdrop line Let try help Ill assist can cant Ill find out best put writing way should no misunderstanding will getting around district again contests year Dont yet know will going Distance has bearing Ac writing plan Abllene June 10-11 Oklahoma City April 29-30 Dallas Richardson possibly Fort Worth May 7 So look next contest go could able make will contests district miss district look Lake Charles Nats Once again some people complaining about Nats being back yard Now jumping Nats Committee dont come up site think appointing committee will come up site satisfy another committee put off someone else As far am concerned member Nats site committee need find site write HQ about site will checked out HQ Nats Committee sites will considered sitting duff trying get another committee wont get done may ease conscience thats am happy Lake Charles will host Nats 1978 Lake Charles central sitesouthern central District VIII will force hospitality south central city outdoes northern site have Only suggestion can make what John Embry Bo Hinch rest LARKS did Act yourself find site like maybe will un happy instead See LAKE CHARLES 1978 NATS tolorado 0 Kansas 0 Nebraska h Dakota 0 South Dakota ixWyonunt DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-Presidest 105 Walds Circle Believije NE 68005 Asuociate Vjce-Pnesdenna C5rartes Brannon 2220 Marirrosa Bred. Casper WY 826Cr Gerald Oeneuu 6464S Andes Praco Aruora Co 80016 Mao Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SO 57350 Lonnie Kroeber 1754 S 9th Fargo ND 58102 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NE 68104 Jim OReitty 4760 N Barrio Wrdnira KS 67220 Last month column started out trip Sioux City talk about snow Since has rained Chuck Brannon AVP Wyoming reports rain wind condi tions During last month have privileged go Sioux Falls SD Washing ton DC twice Lincoln NE places around Omaha/Council Bluffs area During next three weeks stops sched uled Denver CO Long Beach CA Wichita KS sure will nice weather clears up can start being busy Sioux Falls trip prompted Donovans 12th Annual Model Airplane Show number categories including gas-powered tractors RC cars rockets Control Line mod els Scale models helicopters trains doll houses Radio Control models club dis plays represented club display concept appealing gives excellent opportunity re view club scrapbooks full press clippings wide variety promotional ideas An excellent idea comes Donovan Radio Control Club South Dakota group club logo reproduced line drawing sheet paper complete structions mailing address coloring contest colored entries mailed displayed restaurants stores over town Hundreds state-wide entries came 50 finalists dis played various times club 66 Model Aviation lay plane Show Sioux Falls Bill Rohring Dist VII Associate VP Some Flying Eagles Sioux Falls club display winners veroon Marpnam flis elemaster Note club logo used coloring contest First place winners top L-R Pat Corrigan Ed Prohaska Lowayne Godsen Darrell Simmer bottom L-R Scott Boettcher John Ross Rod Anderson Mark Toban next Executive Council meeting Long Beach seems natural take advantage opportunity stop Den ver gives chance meet AMA members district officers area Jer ry Deneau AVP-CO has arranged meet ings leave Denver two days want take time early say thank opportunity Jerry Denver clubs enthusiasm courtesy Input some items next Council agenda seem recurring topics First budgetldues review possibility dues increase first six years may enough will always open constructive thoughts fi nances Redistricting Nats sites permanent site museum FAI team selection com mittees also perpetual topics Thoughts subjects others welcome send club newsletters viewpoints topics such above please dont stop assured letter well read appreciated Reminder districts table top display available use Remember ap preciate club emblems decals patches put display District meetings should forgotten Contact Paul Kegel Fargo Jerry Deneau Denver Both meetings next October Sioux Falls SD has expressed interest hosting meeting next spring look ing Kansas location future get-to gether Congratulations Mike Olsen Fargo ND new member Speed Advisory Committee Arirto 0 taliloriri 0 Hw,i x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 25111 Armour Lane Redoods Beach CA 90278 Associate Vico-Presideets Rolsor Barnes 98-1080 Komo Mai Once Aiea HI 96701 Glen, Canter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alec Shisolm 1100 West Share Fresno CA 93711 Ed Hagenlin 2751 N Canpbell Aeenoe Tureon AZ 85719 J0h, Pond 4269 Syoko Circle Seas Jose CA 95136 Betty Strean 3723 Soawden Acenue Long Beach CA 90808 GrangerWilliarns 181 Pasenee Street San MarcosCA 92069 appears Executive Council going have take another look dues crease proposed passed winter ses sion Since action insurance figures 1978 have come news bad Its going cost AMA $250 per member provide coverage Several things must realized Besides insurance rate increase have increase rent Furthermore employees permanent staff HQ need raise least keep inflation also get raise course zero ad ded zero dollars doesnt impact budget too heavily Seriously some changes must made AMA will become insolvent doesnt require math major figure out Junior Senior membership $300 bargain $250 goes insurance company Take away 1 3c mailing license youve got little left area bears investigating Furthermore $300 approved increase Open dues barely covers huge jump insurance rates 1978 based 1977 dues few words 1978 huge deficit year looks like $300 increase going have reconsidered reserve fund rapidly shrinking time has come bite bullet raise dues level will insure continuance AMA Been busy month since last report Besides working AMA booth San Gabriel Valley RC Flyers mall show attend ed couple specially-called meetings safety seems field county prop erty thus open public no vice flier veteran flier rub elbows problem novice rule has ready-tofly model has no knowledge fly Hes apt fuel attempt takeoff over head someone head doesnt know what frequency control let alone meaning frequency SGVFs attempting work out some thing kind people can con trolled public property Pylon flying al being studied eye putting some workers safer position also found time attend meeting South Bay Airmasters largely U-Control oriented club meeting conducted President Paul Walker ran several fa miliar faces including Lonnie Cope flies lot Indoor says various cate gories fliers cant mix know Utah State Aeromodelers have branches acti vity club separate vice-presi dents division Besides above activity found time get back Boston 82nd running famous marathon accepted entry managed complete good time As soon arrived back Los Angeles seemed attended Ex ecutive Council meeting Long Beach meeting taking place day after ing written Ill report May report Ive approved appointment famed Combat flier Charlie Johnson FAI Combat team selection committee com mittee set up provide guidelines team selection methods coordinate FAI Combat matters general Im still need names AVP re placement Arizona Ive received couple would like sos can have large selection Anybody interested THERMALS Alaska o ana or roqlcn XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Assodate Vice-Presideeta Al Cslner 1807 Seen Elm Pocatello ID 83201 SImon Once. Rt 1 Soc 48 Boadejew MT 59015 Clarence C Naught Rt 5 Soc 16 Coca dAlene ID 83814 Ed McCullough 535 S 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Reao 26808 Done Court Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Street Redmond WA 98052 month will pass some helpful hints will use club have others fall same vein let know will use fu ture best ideas has used successfully recently will help ev ery clubs pocketbook origin idea known Strat-O-Bats Boeing Hawks have used very successfully year us aware high cost tro phies especially comes time put contest fun fly other activity nice awards desirable uncommon spend hundreds dollars trophies single event Howard Phillips president Boeing Hawks has developed idea recycling trophies science Basically idea obtain trophies people no longer interested keeping using modeling activities Howard has gone step further just getting modelers clean out closets Last month Howard put notices company paper local newspap er asking anyone having trophies willing give good cause call him explained non-profit club engaged modeling activities kinds trophies needed response terrific Howard now has upward 250 trophies basement has lot stor ies tell about activity maybe some time can get him relate some best ones us Howard interchanges parts cleans up puts new plates trophies come up usable items groups events ready go About biggest expense plate occa sional new topstill fraction cost new trophies Some has received 36 high some silver cups addition common types does work Quite well Some peo ple object some having mixed types tro phies table give-away time display home no way tell what others looked like small amount work involved can done incentive Give try sup ply immense Some people district occasionally have trouble something ask AMA HQ number incidents hear about has dropped nil last three years once something does go wrong some ideas help things dont go right First prevention requesting things HQ put thing want asking separate piece paper AMA HQ big operation spread Out number rooms combine lot things letter makes things complicated takes time HQ same thing goes questions asking Split up topics put different pieces paper Also important sure name address piece paper just envelope Second dont get some kind swer three weeks follow up quiry specific Tell what asked Give much information can Remember some times year mail comes HQ trunk loads Lastly follow-up doesnt get re sponse call HQ West Coast before 8 AM will cost less buck will before 11 AM call sure specific about what calling about Remember work load split up segments subject handled people fails call district Vice President July1978 67 JUNIO FLIGHT / ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 AMA INDOOR POSTAL WINNERS CEILING HOPPER CONTEST DRAWS GOOD ENTRIES ENGLISH BROThERS WIN 1ST & 3RD IN RI STICK AND Nt GLIDER EVENT ENDS IN TIE Some very good times sent con testants Academys first Indoor Postal Contest youngsters 16 under 33 entrants Stick event 23 Glid er times adjusted 35 feet ceil ing differences using NIMAS fudge factor Graham Davitt 14 Bramhope Leeds England won Stickevent fine flight 645 35 feet flying EZB own design Collin DiMalo 14 Los Angeles CA second 603 flying very light EZB 30 feet Ian Davitt 16 took third 620 35 feet Glider event tie resulted David Turgeon 11 San Diego CA two-flight total 466 seconds under 22 4 ceiling total J001 West 15 Simsbury CT 583 under 35 both result ing adjusted scores 583 Graham Davitt England scored again third 514 David flew modified Whitman Easy Joel Renger Boxy Grahams glider own design time all-balsa model plastic prop 4000 feet above sea level Johnny dad fly half-time show during NMSU bastketball games Hey Now isnt something wish congratulate everyone en tered lots other good flights complete story will next sue AMA OUTDOOR FF CONTEST ENDS MAY 31 Finish up flights send times Ed Whitten end June inclusion Academys SPRING EARLY BIRD Free Flight Postal Contest VINTAGE AEROS NEW BEGINNERS MODEL BUILDING & FLYING PROGRAM Hey gang good things coming way VINTAGE AERO model kit manufac turing firm New Jersey really interested helping us has developed complete low-cost package clubs schools new program one-shot deal de signed help beginners progress Junior modelers program has tested 4-H groups $15 bulk pack consists materials plans instructions 15 Mini Square Things well-written very useful structors Guide covers setting up course building flying contests several display sheets basic aerodynamics Eagle Award Certificates Merit modeler four Vintage Aero kits advanced models contest prizes VINTAGE AERO well helping groups sponsor contests 13 Miniprofile scale models especially like Nesmith Cougar prestigious Glastonbury Connecticut Modelers has scheduled first formal event June 18th contest Models may scratch-built Miniprofile kits Other manufacturers will possibly join offer kits similar manner certainly hope Progress VINTAGE AEROs program will reported Earl VanGorder Flying Models magazine new column begin ners Junior modelers told things catching Well give word latest doings JUNIOR FLIGHT too about kids taking sue favorite teachers school asking him get touch Phil Koopman Vintage Aero 1 Glen Tenafly NJ 07670 201-568-7955 Vintage Aero does sell retail bulk pack ages available hobby shops can purchased directly institutions RON WILLIAMS NEW BOOK heres something else right down alley hardcover book published Simon & Schuster introduces INDOOR building flying will take step wonderful step way youngsters simplest beginning model through Easy Bs Pennyplanes Manhattans experts International Class FAI microfilm job coming book first mentioned March 1976 issue STAR SKIPPERS Ive watched its progress everything cov ered will beautifully clear drawings full instructions fascinating anecdotes let what modeling fraterni ty about What relief will newcomers ask questions roll motor stick tube See book pour microfilm See book Yes indeed Ill recommend new book just way recommended John Kauf manns FLYING HAND LAUNCHED GLID ERS published William Morrow & Co Ive seen lot model airplane how-to books day two far can fully recommend others try cover too much result fail cover anything adequately BUILDING THE GUMDROP Once again wed like mention can receive complete set series appeared over past several months build really good SRPSM Simple Rub ber Powered Stick Model Its name course Gumdrop would make very good club school project just self youre way out boondocks Just send Ed Whitten SOc coin stamps cover Xeroxing mailing costs OBJETS DART Speaking Ron Williams reminds us should tell during entire month March several Indoor models exhibition works art indeed Allan Stone Gallery New York City What kind models Indoor Flying Scale Indoor Endurance types Now art galleries business sell pieces art Yes four sold Interestingly very tractive Scale models went unsold Three shim mering microfilm models two FAIs Baby ROG Manhattan Formula Cab sold models displayed sold flown often FAI having flown 30 minutes Manhattan Rons famous Yeloise sold highest amount $600 Weve always known good quality models combination exquisite work manship intrinsic beauty Now have another reason keeping out rafters collectors items sold its own glass case things beauty enjoyed long long time lit tle sad however artistic attri bute flight has denied Thats guys gals see next month 68 Model Aviation III oi LdsCruces NM scratch-built Super Sleek Streek Johnny placed 23rd 1094 50 gym Thats pretty good
Edition: Model Aviation - 1978/07
Page Numbers: 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68
AIR SHOW TEAM STATUS REPORT Now barely year old AMA Air Show Team program boasts total 20 teams coming 1978 flying season 20 teams represent some 205 AMA members nine districts 13 states 12 active teams 1977 responsible promoting model aviation general public across country presenting over 232 performances before thousands pleased spectators sides educational informative flying dem onstrations original routines created volving highly skilled well-choreographed aerial ground acts elaborate sound costuming cases Besides hours practice build ing some Show Teams constantly working new ideas different types aircraft new acts entertain audiences sure mental telepathy two Show Teams have come up flying Big Macthe first designed Kelly Eberle Flying Dutchmen Aero Team Control Line International Toy Show Philadelphia last September second designed built Bob Roach Spirit America Air Show Team Radio Control 24th Annual Toledo Exposition Building flying beginnings Air Show Teams interest spacious new shopping malls now welcome team static displays teams averaged two five sta tic shows month thus giving good exposure creating interest aeromodeling during long non-flying winter During static display STARS Air Show Team North Star Mall San Antonio Texas random samplings interviews indicated over 25000 people visited various dis plays merchants mall indicated sharp rise modeling-related sales di rect result show Thats least ASTs effortsamong other rewards requests air shows mayor Lytle Texas Chamber Commerce representative Castroville Texas RC Club representative Tampico Mexico hobby shop owner Austin Texas representative Piper Aircrafts Agricul tural Division Its plain see interest model aviation Texas growing Air Show Teams help generous industry sponsors hold full pro grammed flying shows demonstrations mod el building classes lectures static shows interviews television radio model aeronautics promoted general newspapers cover ing events detail type equipment used kinds equipment needed build models future picture 50 show teams across country promoting model aviation new concept Academy has al ready received over 70 requests become AMA/H IA Air Show Teams Although qualifi cation requires great deal skill profession alism promotional ability hopes high ASTs will quadruple number per formance 78 Meanwhile following merely sam pling type response show teams have received date aeromodelers program helps publi cize hobby has brought great recrea tional enjoyment young old alike source great optimism view quickening pace American life esentative Gus Yatron Pennsylvania Congressional Record Model aviation much ticipated have provided us group men can work closely com ing events John Parker Chapter President American Business Clubs Reading Pennsylvania can assured future new members hobby will come out ranks because show J Davis President Reading Jaycees Inc Reading Pennsylvania next page Crowds what AMA Air Show Team Program aboutgives general public chance witness first-hand excitement chal lenge air-modeling mixture specialty aircraft such flying doghouse flying lawnmower flying flag plus scale conventional models makes well-rounded shows Picture exhibition put Florida Air Show Team AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President end Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 have undoubtedly stimulated terest hobby us T M Bermingham Pony Federation Chief Y Indian Guides Camden County New Jersey people attendance enjoyed show youngsters asked contact reference joining model club Sam Protto Chairman Twp Spring Festival Committee Reading Pennsylvania Never before have met people went out way help us Judith Dolan Field Producer KidsWorld Productions Miami Florida demonstration both entertain ing informative sure en joyed comments di rected us Jeanann Skoraszewski Media Boy Scouts Troop No 103 Fleetwood Pennsylvania pleasure produce two very fine segments Metro Magazine aired October 23rd November 13 1977 - segment approximate ly 15 minutes duration may add greatly enhanced Magazine program Charles J Adams Public Affiars Berks Broadcasting Co Reading Pennsylvania audience approximately 1000 captivated show personally re ceived untold number comments ac claiming performance Robert Hohenbrink Airport Mgr Delphos Airport Corp Fly-in everything youd expect good air showloops rolls steep dives precision flying dogfight. Denis Collins Sports Writer Miami Herald Miami Florida show delighted young young Fighter Forum Homestead Air Force Base obvious see effort pride team takes its performances professionalism displayed program received favorable comments both team planning committee CoL Harold V Walsh Commander New Jersey Air National Guard Atlantic City New Jersey received several telephone calls asking address noticed show ex cited comment almost anything else done day . gave great pleasure thousands people Alexis DuPont President Colonial Flying Corp Museum Inc Tough kenamon Pennsylvania put tremendous show inmates stunt flying acrobatics racing mock combat plus lot funny ma terial crash program Bruce Baker Recreation Milanaire Federal Correctional Institution Milan Michigan community added genuine type recreation both adults children also gave Girl Scouts leaders excellent experience through organ izational efforts sponsors Charles E Bartlett Mayor Bowling Green Ohio Board Directors MCARC has asked express its gratitude ganization agreeing participate program Air Show Family Day held benefit MCARC Monroe Karasik President Montgomery County Assoc Retarded Citizens Inc Silver Spring Maryland show team did magnificent job again year behalf Director Operations Major General Ellis would like express appreciation of us attended years picnic Major John R Lippolt Chief Personnel/Administration Headquarters United States Air Force Washington DC show always high- lights day appreciated encontinued page 61 Independently developed Tor Team purposes two Macs left RC version flown Spirit America Air Show Team Toledo OH above CL version flown Flying Dutchmen Aero Team Reading PA * ** *** ** *** * ** *** ** ** * *** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **I ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 DIDJA EVER STOP TO THINK Think puzzled archeologists future will dig up petrified model airplanes will probably puzzled over nested what ate Oh yesand reproduced course will have seen midair collision between two model planes THAT SURE MAKES LOT OF LITTLE ONES RELIGION ENTERS INTO MODEL BUILDING modeling friends surprised exclaiming quit trading hobby shop because religious differ ences shop owner worshipped moneyand broke FROM MY OWN EXPERIENCE Being poor certainly no disgrace sure heck inconvenient! ALASPOOR LASS wife thoughtless modeler com plained first met took outthen took inand now takes granted TOGETHERNESS CARRIED TOO FAR avid modeler bragged wife did everything together went through school together got mar ried raised three kids together went model club meetings together went Out flying together wentto hobby shops together spent fam ily money bunch new model equip mentthey went out got divorce together KEN WILLARD AND THE QUEEN MARY evening April 22nd banquet held aboard beautiful historic ocean liner Queen Mary dockside Long Beach California occasion KEN WILLARD could honored friends AMA Hobby Industry honor dignified Ken being inducted AMA MODEL AVIATION HALL OF FAME As AMA President very great pleasure representing entire member ship AMA presenting Ken plaque indicating considered among worthy modelers great country honor presentation doubly rich since done presence two other esteemed Hall Famers CARL GOLDBERG NAT POLK Ken Willards Evening fun things weve done long time Since Ken has great sense humor first part pro gram done form roast merriment present case cant quite place Ken writes very popular column RC Modeler magazine under title SUNDAY FLIER hand some guy featured cover October 76 issue Model Aviation magazine Congrulations nice guy KEN WILLARD PEOPLE ARE SURE HARD TO UNDERSTAND WEAK SIGNALS Toledo always run terrific raffle great RC confer ence year chancing off bunch ra dios such donated bunch generous manufacturers guess will never know winners serious just won 5-channel radio overheard him say Boy what waste money bought fifteen bucks worth raffle tickets took ONE win radio NEWSLETTERS RECEIVED IN BETTER SHAPE May issue MODEL AVIATION magazine offered suggestion sure folded no envelope newsletters arrival no postal damage YOUR RECEPTION OF THE SUGGESTION resulting SAFE ARRIVAL OF THE MAIL has EXCELLENT suggestion cinch corner folded newsletter piece Scotch tape instead staples stands reason tape nearly likely snag postal machines staples Proving wisdom have al ready received about 60 newsletters prepared way month EVERY ONE IN PERFECT SHAPE mailman just dropped off another bunch newslettersthe 12 taped suggested perfect shapeand ones just staple torn bad ly dedicated newsletter editors am sure put effort love masterpiece editing art ed enough want arrive good readable condition HAVE SPOKEN POSTAL SUGGESTION BRINGS NEW FRIEND As result postal suggestion May MODEL AVIATION magazine received very warm friendly informative letter RUSSELL MILLAR AMA 38453 Postal Service clerk San Angelo TX Millar described machines handle mail just troubles can gin strongly suggests clubs bundle newsletters other mass mailings bundles IN-TOWN OUT-OF-TOWN mail pieces mailed loose unbun dIed little support keep un wrinkled Bundling provides support least part trip wrinkled folded over letter natural jam damage AMAer Millar has another very good sug gestion urges club secretaries newslet ter editors contact local post offices talk mail handlers eagerness have make job easier will play right hands get mail its des tination better shape Millar also says might inquire mail hand lers workload lightest present mail time Besides being good guy offering us help postal problems Russell Millar some personal thanks offer us serve others through hob much appreciated might serve remind thank hobby/sport realize helping enjoy what IMPORTANT CHARTERED CLUB LIST want club mailing list contests exchange newsletters withthe May June issues MODEL AVIATION complete current list AN EARL WILSON QUOTE Seems us spend lifetime going bed sleepy get ting up INTENSE ACTIVITY INVOLVING AMA Please enjoy knowledge long active concerned sport/hobby groups entire world AMAs other-than-contest participation early part year has fantastic sometimes almost frantic AMA has represented large impressive display booth SOUTHWEST MODELERS SHOW Dallas january WRAMS SHOW White Plains NY February TOLEDO WEAK SIGNALS CONFERJuly1978 59 IEN WILLARD left inducted AMA MODEL AVIATION HALL OF FAME AMA President Johnny Clemens banquet Willards honor aboard Oueen Mary docked Long Beach CA ENCE Toledo OH course MACS SHOW Long Beach CA INTER NATIONAL MODELER SHOW Los Angel es April An AMA DISTRICT VII MEETING hosted great folks CARDS Club Lansing Michigan March 25th Along meeting banquet CARDS put EXPO Show beau tiful models April 1st date 495th RC SQUADRON again host AMA DISTRICT MEETING Westford MA feature District meeting induction long-timer BERT POND AMA HALL OF FAME CARDS 495th RC SQUADRON represent ative best chartered clubs AMA Both have outstanding leadership club spirit AMA District X Vice President JIM SCARBOROUGH hold DISTRICT X MEETING April 29th conjunction INTERNATIONAL MODELERS SHOW Los Angeles Further involvement AMA included attending COMMITTEE FOR INTER NATIONAL AEROMODELING Bureau meet ing FAI-World Paris March 30-31 JOHN CLEMENS JOHN WORTH LAIRD JACKSON multitude other meetings special interest groups var ious shows forth also required AMA representation During same period time AMA held NATIONALS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING Dallas January 21st AMA EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING Hous ton January 28th another COUNCIL MEETING February 18th Dulles Air port Washington DC still another COUNCIL MEETING aboard Queen Mary Long Beach April 21st AMA also involved HOBBY INDUSTRY OF AMERICA TRADE SHOW Houston Janu ary 27th through February 1st OUTSIDE OF ALL THAT AMA HASNT DONE MUCH LATELYIII GOOD GRIEFIII IT IS HARD TO HAVE FAITH business personal taxes must pay multitude forms paperwork must filled out prove facts following shakes faith Employers Quarterly Federal Tax Return needed filled out submitted about same time column needed go magazine just filled out tax form Form 941 found following instruc tions Please use form dont have form get Internal Revenue Service Office Now heck would know needed form didnt have form read instructions GOOD GOSH WE ARE ALL IN TROUBLE! trend modeling toward much larger scale modelsbut cars must use take flying site much sinaI lerI Darned poor planning Id say ARE THE GIANTS TAKING OVER Since mentioned much larger e like trend scale models previous paragraph thought few words comment would amiss guess BUD NOSEN has probably much fluence anyone movement toward popularity models around 100 inches span upward Bud manufactures ex cellent line large models plant Two Harbors Minnesota Two Harbors way small quiet community little east Duluth talked Bud Weak Signals Con ference Toledo again phone few minutes ago comments teresting First burst big-bird busi ness has required Nosen increase man ufacturing facility 7000 sq ft Second Bud says completely sold out rest year other words has hand orders can fill year next year doesnt mean out luck big-uns bag cause bunch manufacturers showing big planes WRAMS TOLEDO MACS Shows lot chatter being generated new popularity giant model planes Are safe Will influence insur ance unfavorably Will creat problems regarding flying sites Are really easier fly Will cost material hold number models built down will size thing stop will will courts insurance companies draw line tween AIRCRAFT MODEL AIR CRAFT things have little dull club meetings lately think would very interesting very progressive contribu tive form some club programs around bigplane problems knows what dis cussions YOU generate might help us solve new BIG problem talking Bud Nosen interested hearing him say concerned about trend toward larger heavier aircraft especially trend toward larger heavier engines said limiting designs planes could flown 60 engine wingspan about 100 inches would like consider problems created larger aircraft might like consider easier control cause cannot change direction attitude quite quickly smaller models can also trimmed fly little slower means ones us no longer have lightning reflexes youth could ac curately control beast other side coin tells us kinetic energy developed larger heavier machine could destructive An obvious fact large aircraft going crowd lets pray doesnt happen would probably strike people small model course smaller model would probably going faster sure lot things consid er IF YOU HAVE DEFINED OPINIONS would help certainly submit AMA VICE PRESIDENT YOUR DIS TRICT will find name address issue MODEL AVIATION section District Reports Contacting columnists particular interests ALL THE MODEL PUBLICATIONS would another way exchanging thoughts fellow fliers CLUB NEWS LETTER another fine way heard make sure club exchanging newslet ters other active clubs please always remember THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU BUILD INTO YOUR MODEL PLANE IS S-A-F-E T-YAND THE WAY YOU PRACTICE IT JUNIOR OFFICERSGOOD IDEA progressive Charter Clubs US FLYING DUTCHMEN AEROMODELERS Club Reading PA always gain something newsletter AIR MAIL time its reminder good move part club have JUNIOR OFFICER officers make sure young folks have voice possibly some projects own FLYING DUTCHMENS Junior President RICK GERMANN enjoyed report newsletter also en joyed spirited visit some Dutch men Toledo colorful bunchI MOST INTERESTING QUOTE FROM TV often-irreverent show ALL IN THE FAMILY Archie Bunker made interesting declaration said GOD dont make no mistakes got GOD THE WINGS OF AMA B LESS EM Lansing Michigan AMA District VII meeting EXPO Show ban quet spent some very pleasant moments couple angels know must angels because among active members WINGS WINGS stands Womens Inter-national Glider Soaring unique organization WINGS club made up members over country contrast usual form just local membership fact ladies active RC Soaring Glider participants also makes WINGS unique 20-some active members fliers contribute original idea forming WINGS cooked up Bar bara Robinson Karen Toebe Margaret Gill Barbara Henon SOAR Nats Lockport Illinois 1974 Most amazing fact hard enough keep local bunch together headed same direction hold group together scat tered over country unbelievable doing pair WINGS enjoyed getting visit Lansing past present officers club among prime movers organizers club KAREN TOEBE BARBARA ROBINSON great-gals belong WINGS also CARL TOEBE BOB ROBINSON belong CARDS Club Lansing OUTSTANDING AMAersl NEWSLETTER THAT COMMUNICATES newsletter MONMOUTH MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB over New Jer sey way always informative especially ad mire editor HENRY GOEDKOOP listing ALL AMA District II officers newsletter AMA member should know serves him contact case have suggestion question just plain ole ax grind Henry listed names addresses phone numbers about YOUR district GET HELP WITH ENDING MIKE NASSISE editor WING TIPS WING BUSTERS MAC Hanson MA ended May editorial effort way like said simply Keep nose up tail down ******all now****** 60 Model Aviation cant pg 58 Susan M Kenney VP Social Activities NASA Employees Club Washington DC past highlight picnic James C Borre Group Operations Sup Toys R Us Inc Beltsville Maryland Air Show certainly highlights picnic enjoyed everyone y Augustine Picnic Co-Chairman Computer Sciences Corporation Falls Church Virginia hundred four students able enjoy fine air show Kranning Dir Recreation Indiana Boys School Plainfield Indiana Im pleased people willing spend day working worthwhile cause Its highly commendable C L Todd Campaign Chairman United Way San Antonio Texas Already success story dedication men women Air Show Teams devoting own time money effort should applauded Thanks enthusiasm model aviation flying high AMA CLUB REPORT As December 31 1977 46 clubs now have memberships 100 Club 1330 0140 0329 0116 0575 0551 StateMembers Orange Coast RCCA374 Pioneer RCCIub IncCA324 DCRCMD260 BIRDS IncCA231 Valley Forge Signal SeekersPAi 94 Greater Pittsburgh Aero RCers PA162 VAi 60 CAiS 7 NJ 154 CA 1 43 VAi 42 TXi 41 CAi 39 0641 Tidewater RC Inc 0154 San Gabriel Valley RC League 0428 0122 0636 0623 0162 0617 0347South Shore RC 0371Signal Seekers RC 0188No Connecticut RC 0502Goodyear MAC 0218Suncoast Aeromodelers 0703Mid-Hudson RC Soc 0597Middle Tenn RC Soc 0247Chicagoland RC Modelers 0528 Tulsa Glue Dobbers Inc 0444 Blue Angels MAC 0340495thRCSquadron 0334 Prince Georges RC TXi 36 MAi 35 MIi 35 CTi 34 OHi 34 FL133 NY127 TNi 27 Inc ILi 26 OKi 25 NYi 24 MAi 23 MDi 19 0413Central Jersey RCNJi19 0163South Bay Soaring Soc CA-i 14 0455Long Island Drone SocNYii3 0285Ft Wayne Flying Circuits Inc INill 0773Arizona RCSoc IncAZlb 0156San Jose Wavemasters RC Inc CAi 10 0274Suburban Aero Club Chicago ILi 08 0667Milwaukee Flying ElectronsInc WIi 08 0143RCBees IncCAi 07 0179Pikes Peak RCCOi 07 0463Penn Ave RCSocietyNY107 0524Western Ohio RK SocOHi 07 0152San Fernando Valley RC Flyers CAi 06 0468Rochester Aeromodelers SocNYi 05 0649Radio Aeromodelers Seattle WAi 03 0383Twin City RCMN102 0263Palos Park RC ILiQi 0129Torrey Pines Gulls Glider Club 0338 Cape Ann RC Model Club 0877 Austin RC Assn No Clubs 775 385 135 36 46 Total Clubs CAi 00 MAi 00 TXi 00 No Members 0-24 25-49 50-74 75-99 i00& over 1377 Rockland County RC Cordova Model Masters Northern Virginia RC Richardson RC Club So Alameda County RCers Manned Spacecraft Center RC GOING TO THE HATS READ THE FINE PRINT Wait Until Get May Too Late annual event known National Model Airplane Championships worlds biggest model meet enjoyed hun dreds always some end up unhappy cases unhappiness caused taking time read avail able information events operate official entry form part prob lem complex full fine print natural tendency set aside lateror maybe never Yet fine print has evolved over years necessary evil order help bring order what adds up lot complex information Unfortunately things days entry form information has become complicated because few people cause problems ignoring common sense fairness concerning rights privi leges others Consequently has become necessary impose tight deadlines restrict some activities make kinds special rules normally needed other model meets Much detail necessary simply cause numbers people involved typ ically over 2000 counting contestants help ers relatives friends obvious communications problems dealing especially dispersed oyer huge airfield time event runs week problems involving what happening day day location location say National Meet also known Nats isa very complicated operation mostly very orderly enjoyable experience make effort informed Nats entry form offers wealth information particular attention called some details information have overlooked ignored someto eventual disappoint ment Some people example simply show up Nats expect able parti cipate contestants regardless arrival time Most however have learned advance en try mail far easier significantly cheaper Others depend upon so-called late entry Nats through know far expensive saddest sit uation involves person doesnt realize deadlines varying event event late entry possibleand until cutoff time day Nats entry form has exact schedule dead lines Cutoff times have experimented year year variations have ever made much difference Almost al ways someone shows up few minutes too late deadlines made late practi cal still manageable cutoff time sharp has way because experi ence over years has shown no matter what time picked some people tend wait until last minute considerable disruption headquarters operations much overtime work year special attempt has made make requirements easier contestants careful reading Nets entry form still necessary avoid surprise possible disappointment Nats has gotten worlds biggest model meet man ageable tight planning time de mands upon participants know dont have problems enjoy Nats thoroughly dont bother come informed often disappointed Disap pointment avoidable unnecessaryread fine print Note Nats entry forms expected available AMA HQ mid-May Send stamped self-addressed envelope get deadline advance entry mail July 3postmarked later AMA PETITION TO FCC IN FINAL PREPARATION AMA Frequency Committee con junction AMAs legal counsel finaliz ing draft AMA petition filed Federal Communications Commis sion purpose requesting new fre quencies radio control activities total 30 frequencies being request ed including current seven 72 MHz area AMA petition granted would see 72 MHz frequencies perhaps ad ditional 10 would also see up 11 30-42 MHz area perhaps some 222224 MHz region Furthermore FM would July1978 61 AST REPORT joyed FCC PETITIONContinued permitted RC frequencies might al obtain some frequencies region above 400 MHz Obtaining frequencies 3042 MHz area would permit relatively easy eco nomical conversion 27 MHz equipment latter would freed pre sent CB interference problems life equipment would extended indefinitely AMA petition currently being re viewed RC industry leaders AMA Fre quency Committee members insure com pleteness views final version expected end June will submitted FCC estimated about year may follow before positive action can expected normal timespan basics government procedures produce end result timetable about year beyond what AMA leaders hoped back 1976 AMA members successful con vincing FCC existing 27 MI-lz RC fre quencies should given over CB use since time new administration has taken over Washington FCC offi cials 76 no longer scene has caused delays AMAs campaign seek new RC frequencies Now however stage set ef fort expand potential RC activity AMA Frequency Conmittee Gpti mistic full text AMA petition will published soon ready present FCC DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Pqaer District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vm-Predsu Robert C Brodeor 405 Ma, SOreet Nashox NH 03060 Raymond Gibooleso 39 High Snreen Old Tow, ME 04468 Charles H Luansyd PO Box 428 West Groton MA 01472 Al Nosotnik 4 Benerty Plate Norwalk CT 06850 George Parker 7 Pasl Or. Lee MA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Boldoc Orion Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbx 6 Laorel Aw. Kitoery ME 03904 Seems though theres always another column due usually happens comes spring outside activity meetings Council meet ings Today writing April 19th finds way yet another meeting Executive touncil time Long Beach Convention Center California have day-long meeting time per mits visit MACS Show being held same location following week International Model Show Los Angeles Convention Center being ably han dled old friend Bill Northrop time wish again thank Doug AlIred performance job often thankless RC Contest Board member District I know has put lot time job filled outa lot return question naires RC Board has always aware problems hopes RC fraternity WARM HEARTFELTTHANKS DOUG John Papageorge modeler since fore time possible back Dooling days Speed now involved RC Pylon another wish thank ser vices AVP Western Massachusetts John has eliminated plans take British prize man-powered flight has working long time because prize has won Gossamer Con dor Johns plans entry utilized prize winner conso lation now John will save lot Monokote future modeling efforts THANK YOU JOHN FOR THESE PAST EIGHT YEARS OF WORK AND SUPPORT Art Everett tied election AVP Southern Maine Bill Wilbur has declined favor Bill order have time personal modeling efforts Art has probably done modelers area AVP per capita bas will continue support sport already planning couple meets up Portland Maine area THANK YOU ART EVERETT must continue ask inputs column have contest coming up can give 60 days lead time let know Most clubs using sheet club paper list contests interest members great idea Speaking club papers have recently heard coupl clubs has some growing pains will come meet both Maine New Hampshire summer pass along what may some helpful suggestions success ful club Thankfully dont have lot flying site problems District YET SUGGEST THAT ALL CLUB NEWS LETTERS USE LOGO OR HEADING ON THE PAPER WITH THE CLUB NAME AND ADDRESS THAT MAY BE USED too often writer club newsletter seems assume everyone reading knows whats go ing Try little different format use some different spacing newsletters new will mean lot club other interested readers New Jersey New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Strnnt Bayside NY 11361 Auxocian Viee-Preeidusts Pete Biandrini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Oxoid Fifield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12068 John Grine 6387 Badger Lockyort NY 14094 Cliff Montplaisir 17 Ronary Smnrir NJ 07901 Jack Samnsarco 2062 Emerson Ave union NJ 07083 James Sleoghter Chief Crafts & Hobbies uSAF/EuROPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd. Syrasase NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS may amount jumping gun bit feel urge expound upon pet projects ie getting out VOTE very well write off poor showing AMA-ers election polls resigned ly attributing member apathy degree disciple Cause Effect such disposition problem will strike representing resounding cop out thirst Truth will remain unassuaged As ruled unre lenting urge locate isolate ANSWERS having logic side have given great deal thought reason monu mental disinclination AMA members vote Presidents V-Ps other offi cers humble opinion ANSWER problem found area TIMING suggestion ventured equal humility rearrange calendar divorce polling period dues paying time though will cost way postage No matter emphatic ally stress membership mail ing ballot need await sending dues money vast majority failing-to-vote members will either wait long too late vote count blending lassitude feeling futili ty end up just sending money in62 Model Aviation Joe Beshar current President Society Antique Modelers SAM recently appointed Electroflight subcommittee Federation Aeronautique Internation- Cunneclicol S Maice achusetts e New Hampshire ale latter position Joe will provide U S Rhude Island e vermont inputs thinking concerning international rules electric motor powered models shown 020 Astro-powered 2channel Buzzard Bombshell 36 span Cannon Radio weight 10 oz Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flyer has some else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft super vising flying prevent accident possibilities surance premium say lets have elections around June July dues season November December District like over 5000 members 793 valid votes cast ALL candi dates last 1977 Presidential election Can apathy ANSWER? feel about us favor let know PLEASE! SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL AMA SHOW TEAM gratifying learn AMA HQ re ceiving requests Districts information other available assistance concerning organization conduct local Show Teams such teams better off context bene fits realized through activities Much greater coverage possible through increase number teams considering travel expense required lesser num ber journey greater distances within District too thrill watch ing local stars go through paces DISTRICT II QUESTIONNAIRE District II membership meeting distribute blank questionnaire forms attendance find input results helpful Forexample returned following meeting WRAM Show Bill McClure President HACK ENSACK VALLEY RIC FLYERSelicited following comments response ques tions concerning things accomplished AMA local national levels creased communication between local clubs informal non-pressure level Rigid ganization mandatory meetings usually turn off people cause hard feelings Bill following say about what felt AMA should national level drive AMA have large corporations sponsor shows contests finance activities return gain advertising ad vantages Sample Hitachi Circus-Circus AMA doesnt individual clubs will Lets get Gravy Train other sport does itgolf boat racing footballyou name us Marcel Favetta same club also re sponded opinion lot still remains area obtaining greater news media coverage modeling activities Marcel also say Unfortunately feel too members AMA insurance coverage think AMA needs united grass roots approach whereby clubs well individual modelers recognize existence fellow fliers both AMA non-AMA living nearby areas believe idea Associations great cause hobby fun peo ple involved GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio syloaota Vigna III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahe Road Dayton OH 45429 Aaaooiate Voe-Peeodeot Joe Eiben 5192 Edeohoroc Lyohuist OH 44124 Francis Flohany 504 21st 50. Vienna WV 26101 bird Jackson 523 Meadombrook St David PA 19087 Edward Wisser 1521 Samnit St McKeesport PA 15131 No District Ill report month Delaware rict totumbia land h Carolica IVVirgioja DISTRICT REPORT John Spaldeng District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellorbin Street Lonitam MD 20801 Aasocate Vice-Proidesta charles Foreman 609 Pohito Rd. Mechanimnille VA 23111 V 8111 Helms 800 Tyvola Road Ctsarlotte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 08 19809 John Preston 7012 Etnira Court Falls Chard, VA 22042 Russelt Sandusky 1122 Ptaa Circle Joppa MD 2108s Past Yacobacci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayetnenille NC 28301 Some years ago asked confirm appointment Bob Sifleet posi tion District IV representative Free Flight FAI Program Committee did confirm selection some knowledge commitment FF dis cipline particularly FAI Program successful contestant parti cipant FAI Program 15 years Time passed Bob worked Com mittee good reports activities Some three years ago Bob chance move rural location just across state line still flew same club went same meetings worked suburbs Baltimore general went Marylander opportunity move consulted with committee chairman would able go work program chairman independently agreed lYe miles did make much difference since work representation still effective District IV No committee concerned problem Bobs contri bution work considerable con structive Some months ago Jerry Barnette Fred ericksburg VA questioned letter con tinuing have words District III resident speaking District IV actually rather upset apparently inferred cheating Free Flighters persist ing allowing Bob work com mittee Mr Barnette volunteered three other gentlemen district replace Bob point raised valid point rule because manner used describe work Bob Sifleet certainly constructive did feel phone calls letters would clear air Mr Barnette persisted checked Bob Bob talked three Free Flighters suggested Mr Bar nette said contacted anyone interested job Under circumstances reaction just dismiss matter point ruleno matter unpleasant ly put So heres chance let District IV members make determination Should District IV continue make use Bob Sifleet member FF FAI Selection Program Committee should re lieve him find someone side state line replace him Send votes AMA HQ attn Mich eline Madison comments welcome Howard Crispin reports formation committee within Radio Control Clubs Virginia try organize judging district action seems necessary important contest health district country So Ive elected reprint Howards entire report held quarterly meeting Radio Control Clubs Virginia Saturday afternoona long four hour session large number subjects discussed prime items radio interference judging interference problem gone over Joe Caporaletti PWRC Chuck Foreman intent concerned exhaust legal means solving problem Judging thoroughly exposed John would like assistance through column possible trying work out something sole struggle part named committee work Chuck Buhi Tidewater RC John Pres ton NVRC myself Rivanna RCC problem judging solution will explored two levelsregional state through RCCVa District IV AMA VPs assistance Shortly dissertation will mailed competitively active clubs outlining proposal detail inter im would like exposure summary 1 Form District IV judges group pro vide cadre personnel work Pattern Scale Sport Biplane competition 2 method recruiting people method suggested have active club subsidize minimum two people two would turn obliged work home club contests plus least other competition during season would also required attend seminar held judging skills judges would scheduled elected coordinator cause least inconvenience best utilization 3 Training information would hopefully relayed AMA publication Model Aviation some organized manner least seminar would held annually some central location 4 intent proposal fill urgent need district pre sently being filled national other regional activity 5 clubs interested working gether make program go should correspond views members committee prior 8 July 1978 date RCCVa meets would like able come August 26 District IV meeting say moving forward Members addresses Charles E BuhI 557 Princess Anne Rd Virginia Beach VA 23457 Howard Crispin Jr 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 John D Preston 7012 Elvira Ct Falls Church VA 22042 Initial approval delegates RCCVa obtained proposal will go clubs month Virginia will need help Sincerely Howard Crispin Jr Sec retary RCCVamore over July1978 63 Thank Howard John Chuck interest lets hope clubs get behind effort think should include Precision Aerobatics both Control Line Radio Write ideas Howard Dont forget plan Second Annu al District IV AMA meeting scheduled August 26 1978 Mechanicsville near Richmond Va Lots interesting things see hear later. Test flew B25 twin Webra 40s flaps retracts bomb drop last Sunday As Bishop said widow o Eeeeel! Alabama 0 Florida gia isoippi ro Rico VSouth Carolina eosee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 Sooth 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Aaodat Vic-Prsidnto John Bryson 400 Cooncil Cir. P0 8oo 1355 Tupelo MS 38801 Ridrad E Jackson 107 Whire Brad. Sanrnrerville SC 29403 Cirris Sober 5941 Wairer Road Columbus GA 31904 Aestrar Johoron 932 Banyao Dr. Deli-ap Bead FL 33444 Jim Lrkin 3252 Monte dOre Drive Hoooer AL 35216 Lujo Rodriguez 0-10 5th Sc Ent. Villa Rica Bapairron Puerto Rico 00619 John Workman 5321 Onercon Road Nastroille TN 37220 pretty girl Mississippi sends pic tures regularly permitting report happenings Meridian Mrs Mary Corbin wife Ray Corbin works Meridian MS Post Office important flier area sent snap Meridi club members recent air show Shown Harold Watson Bill Clay Mickey Thomp son Buddy Duerin have some other pictures air show can feature later Recently Birmingham ground broken Air Museum full sized air craft city fathers showed up including Mayor Vann ceremonies Birmingham Aeromodelers member Pat Hollack donated model RC Pietennol new museum Pictured club president Gary Tata sciore admiring model plane air pioneer Glenn Messer honored US Post Office last year pioneer flights carrying mail 20s Dont forget YOUR club wants some free national publicity send pic tures well run Club-of-the-Month DISTRICT V CLUB OF THE MONTH club featured once before 1974 old AMA monthly mailing AMA News Bob Sue Crysler beginning GCRC again now much larger finer AMA chartered club four years ago want present Gold Coast Radio Controllers Delray Beach Florida Mr Art Johnson AMA Associate VP State Florida newsletter editor has sent formation recent years GCRC has mushroomed busiest prestigious AMA clubs south Florida ONLY District V has OFFICIAL AMA show team Heres photo last year splendid show team L-R Irv Allison Ernie Kraft Terry Richter Art Johnson Mario Yederlinic Ben Roosen Bob Kitoon little airplanes lined up match other show team performs over gets great local publicity year GCRC features widely alded Gold Coast RC Jamboree Scale contoot zof rintvon vieni anoc rI W-rld War Scale oere last year-s winners L le Terry Richter Wayne Ripple Ray Colelli Lee Robinson Mario Yederlinic Jack Phaler year 1978 just finished another Jamboree WW Sport Scale 1st Ray Colelli Mario Yederlinic again Bob Temple Golden Age Scale Mr Bob Temple won first Gary Pal teer Bob Kitson Blue Max Fun Fly Terry Richter Ray Colelli Jerry Sto loff Shown above snap hero Mr Art Johnson AVP Florida big fat P-38 which flies equally well engine know because said did newsletter OK Dont drop Art. 64 Model Aviation twc ,,,, Yederlinic L Bob Kitsuri rsq piano club VP owns manufacturing busi ness Florida Bob gifted dental surgeon operates little Waco constantly auy LaOVIC 5.liGliULtO Johnson doing nice job helping Art newsletter relaxes flattening crashed models after fly-in above equloment .ire Pat above model plane working hard re cent contest doing paper work Cindy Bill Anger scoring RC Pattern flights cards Charlotte Johnson registrar Sally Yed erlinic refreshment committee Illinois 0 Indiana S Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Assoolans Vce-Pessdeot Danid S Ahlbarg 734 Acadia Rd. Valyaraiso IN 46382 Roger Geers 729 N 22nd St Dainty IL 62301 Robert GdI 216 Stately Lane Springfield IL 62704 Frank L Hughes 709 NE 44sf Sr Kansas City MO 64116 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr. Leuington KY 40504 Robert C Stagner 1828 Seiters Dr. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 PIrillip Sailinan 3021 Spring Valley Cr. Anderson IN 46011 Column time again last snow gone green grass coming flying fields being rolled few airplanes have up mall static shows scheduled went Bloomington IL last March 18 Sentral Illinois Radio Society SIRS club show excellent airplanes displayed several good enough competition Toledo Chicago Expo tried con vince seemed reluctant compete larger shows did see couple Toledo believe Jim Wat son placed Pylon Racer hope will bring few airplanes up Expo next October weekend went Rockford IL Rock Valley RC Flyers club show Cher ryvale Mall week after attend Executive Council meeting Peoria IL has mall show next weekend will about yearI have get some work done airplanes home Rockford show huge success sixth have has grown six contestants first time well over 100 now flying demonstration put before mall opened cluded big Du-Bro cardboard model heli copters other RC models newsletters receive comes Louisville Radio Control Club Ker ry Coyle secretary wrote up idea club worth repeating Ill copy directly newsletter Hey old timers LRCC Have noticed what has happening club past two years First new members sit over corner start talking everyone would listen building sailplane coming out Cheno weth Park fly Ed Tasman talked bearded friend going local pond try sailing foam boats Sunday afternoon people learned what Ed known long timesailing can fun Now several us have purchased dune buggies run around yards have nothing else What does have old timers go Floyds Fork week two get couple hours good old boyswell maybe nothing hope everything Because great interest radio con trol everything last 10 years almost anything have interest can oper ated little boxes flag Which brings point such variety interest club now would foolish take advantage Beginning year will let various groups club sponsor meet ings during summer months meet ings will held sites demon strations explanations can given interested particular field terest Everyone attendance will given chance fly drive sail whatever being demonstrated dont have particular inter est subject meeting month normal business will taken care abbreviated meeting monthly site Everything will spelled Out newslet ter before meeting feel site meetings will help everyone club understand what turns everyone else might see something didnt know could much fun Sounds like excellent program spread interest information belong Fox Valley Aero Club St Charles IL Most members RC fliers also have Control Line Free Flight fliers too club going have two asphalt runways put 16 feet wide 200 feet long hope have pictures next month Inwa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesuta nnsn VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris Dintrict VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Avenue Moscatine IA 52761 Asacciat c-Presider5a James 0 Clark RN 3 Cedar Rapds IA 52401 Prank Morrsssey 14100 W Perk Ace. New Berlin WI 53151 Tim Prow 11267 Saur Sterling Heighta MI 49078 Win Rohrnn 4494 Tanglewood Troil St Joseph MI 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Hoseerd Woyrse 1709 7th 5L NE. Rodnester MN 55901 Wayne Veuger 38235 Castle Ronrsiis MI 48174 District VII East Meeting now tory want thank Lansing CARDS hospitality also congratulate ability sponsor put gether EXPO II AMA meeting unfortunate weather didnt cooperate Im sure would have people take part models excel lent banquet super unfor tunate very few Control Line models displayed Will EXPO Ill same During AMA meeting discussion flying safety insurance problems costs held imperative concern ourselves safety model aviation becoming more costly obtain surance75c 1975 over $250 1978 best way hold down costs reduce claims means improved FLYING SAFETY Another item discussed re districting lower Michigan District Ill AMRCC Michigan very much favor proposal effect has forwarded AMA HQ members Executive Council asked Wayne Yeager some research other clubs obtain feelings this time have very little said against item will certainly come up April Coun cil Meeting against pro posal either club individual would like hear fortunate enough have seventh president AMA seated same banquet table Kenneth Held served AMA some time ago interest still very keen real pleasure meet him wife quite time discussing old Joe Ott kits also got meet Karen Toebe Vice Pres ident WINGS husband Carl WO MEN INTER-NATIONAL GLIDER SOAR ING very fine group ladies en couraging participation women sport Lila Stamm president Joan Nolte secretary-treasurer Anyone inter ested becoming part up-and-coming organization can contact Karen 6128 Marscot Dr Lansing Ml 48910 Ladies chance become member fine spirited group dont fly can join am sure would welcome support Just received nice letter Blue Eagles RC Show Team Webster MN Jim Taylor manager out sticks need show put let Jim know can write him RR 1 Box 167C Webster MN 55088 unable make infamous Toledo Conference did get good report some local club members lucky enough make show may already know Lansing CARDS presented AMA Award Excellence feel award has earned just handed July1978 65 picture illustrates variety Scale models recent Jamboree Karen Toebe WINGS VP Johnny Clem ens AMA President out group selected CARDS basis example leadership abili ty creativity attitude have set example should proud Dis trict VII deserving award happy make possible receive wish could have make presentation month would like introduce Bill Rohring Associate Vice President Michi gan Bill has pilot since 16 graduate University Michigan spent some time Air Force discharged 1st Lieutenant has flown sev eral different planes including B-25 C-46 His modeling experience goes back 1940 has done types Rub ber Power RC Bill regular contestant Glider contests holds LSF Level II Bill member EAA NSS serves AMA Leader Member AVP Bill lives St Joseph MI operates Rohring Clothing area need some new threads give Bill call Ill bet can fix up again fortunate have concerned dividual serve District VII Bill member past president Whirlwinds South western Michigan Arkansas siana Menico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District viii Vice-President 2933 Blanlrenship Wichita Falls IX 76308 Aasooats vico-Preddent Buzz Averitl 9117 La Barranna NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Suipluar LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohane Dr. N Lirnie Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Boo 545 Ridardson TX 75090 Just got home San Antonio ARCS hosted district meeting RC conjunction contest good crowd dinner meeting am sure meeting Mexican dinner brought people out re servations 120 believe came did enjoy meeting hope able explain some workings AMA aired some problems may have brought light methods get things done utilizing AMA channels Clif Hill ARCS thanks hosting gave chance meet old friends greet new friends district AMA display booth getting work out has Ard Enid OK missed show because shipping delay scheduled Wichita Falls Hous ton keep being disappointed check early its use hope delays kept minimum did get San Antonio meeting have problem question just need know something dont sit itdrop line Let try help Ill assist can cant Ill find out best put writing way should no misunderstanding will getting around district again contests year Dont yet know will going Distance has bearing Ac writing plan Abllene June 10-11 Oklahoma City April 29-30 Dallas Richardson possibly Fort Worth May 7 So look next contest go could able make will contests district miss district look Lake Charles Nats Once again some people complaining about Nats being back yard Now jumping Nats Committee dont come up site think appointing committee will come up site satisfy another committee put off someone else As far am concerned member Nats site committee need find site write HQ about site will checked out HQ Nats Committee sites will considered sitting duff trying get another committee wont get done may ease conscience thats am happy Lake Charles will host Nats 1978 Lake Charles central sitesouthern central District VIII will force hospitality south central city outdoes northern site have Only suggestion can make what John Embry Bo Hinch rest LARKS did Act yourself find site like maybe will un happy instead See LAKE CHARLES 1978 NATS tolorado 0 Kansas 0 Nebraska h Dakota 0 South Dakota ixWyonunt DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-Presidest 105 Walds Circle Believije NE 68005 Asuociate Vjce-Pnesdenna C5rartes Brannon 2220 Marirrosa Bred. Casper WY 826Cr Gerald Oeneuu 6464S Andes Praco Aruora Co 80016 Mao Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SO 57350 Lonnie Kroeber 1754 S 9th Fargo ND 58102 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NE 68104 Jim OReitty 4760 N Barrio Wrdnira KS 67220 Last month column started out trip Sioux City talk about snow Since has rained Chuck Brannon AVP Wyoming reports rain wind condi tions During last month have privileged go Sioux Falls SD Washing ton DC twice Lincoln NE places around Omaha/Council Bluffs area During next three weeks stops sched uled Denver CO Long Beach CA Wichita KS sure will nice weather clears up can start being busy Sioux Falls trip prompted Donovans 12th Annual Model Airplane Show number categories including gas-powered tractors RC cars rockets Control Line mod els Scale models helicopters trains doll houses Radio Control models club dis plays represented club display concept appealing gives excellent opportunity re view club scrapbooks full press clippings wide variety promotional ideas An excellent idea comes Donovan Radio Control Club South Dakota group club logo reproduced line drawing sheet paper complete structions mailing address coloring contest colored entries mailed displayed restaurants stores over town Hundreds state-wide entries came 50 finalists dis played various times club 66 Model Aviation lay plane Show Sioux Falls Bill Rohring Dist VII Associate VP Some Flying Eagles Sioux Falls club display winners veroon Marpnam flis elemaster Note club logo used coloring contest First place winners top L-R Pat Corrigan Ed Prohaska Lowayne Godsen Darrell Simmer bottom L-R Scott Boettcher John Ross Rod Anderson Mark Toban next Executive Council meeting Long Beach seems natural take advantage opportunity stop Den ver gives chance meet AMA members district officers area Jer ry Deneau AVP-CO has arranged meet ings leave Denver two days want take time early say thank opportunity Jerry Denver clubs enthusiasm courtesy Input some items next Council agenda seem recurring topics First budgetldues review possibility dues increase first six years may enough will always open constructive thoughts fi nances Redistricting Nats sites permanent site museum FAI team selection com mittees also perpetual topics Thoughts subjects others welcome send club newsletters viewpoints topics such above please dont stop assured letter well read appreciated Reminder districts table top display available use Remember ap preciate club emblems decals patches put display District meetings should forgotten Contact Paul Kegel Fargo Jerry Deneau Denver Both meetings next October Sioux Falls SD has expressed interest hosting meeting next spring look ing Kansas location future get-to gether Congratulations Mike Olsen Fargo ND new member Speed Advisory Committee Arirto 0 taliloriri 0 Hw,i x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 25111 Armour Lane Redoods Beach CA 90278 Associate Vico-Presideets Rolsor Barnes 98-1080 Komo Mai Once Aiea HI 96701 Glen, Canter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alec Shisolm 1100 West Share Fresno CA 93711 Ed Hagenlin 2751 N Canpbell Aeenoe Tureon AZ 85719 J0h, Pond 4269 Syoko Circle Seas Jose CA 95136 Betty Strean 3723 Soawden Acenue Long Beach CA 90808 GrangerWilliarns 181 Pasenee Street San MarcosCA 92069 appears Executive Council going have take another look dues crease proposed passed winter ses sion Since action insurance figures 1978 have come news bad Its going cost AMA $250 per member provide coverage Several things must realized Besides insurance rate increase have increase rent Furthermore employees permanent staff HQ need raise least keep inflation also get raise course zero ad ded zero dollars doesnt impact budget too heavily Seriously some changes must made AMA will become insolvent doesnt require math major figure out Junior Senior membership $300 bargain $250 goes insurance company Take away 1 3c mailing license youve got little left area bears investigating Furthermore $300 approved increase Open dues barely covers huge jump insurance rates 1978 based 1977 dues few words 1978 huge deficit year looks like $300 increase going have reconsidered reserve fund rapidly shrinking time has come bite bullet raise dues level will insure continuance AMA Been busy month since last report Besides working AMA booth San Gabriel Valley RC Flyers mall show attend ed couple specially-called meetings safety seems field county prop erty thus open public no vice flier veteran flier rub elbows problem novice rule has ready-tofly model has no knowledge fly Hes apt fuel attempt takeoff over head someone head doesnt know what frequency control let alone meaning frequency SGVFs attempting work out some thing kind people can con trolled public property Pylon flying al being studied eye putting some workers safer position also found time attend meeting South Bay Airmasters largely U-Control oriented club meeting conducted President Paul Walker ran several fa miliar faces including Lonnie Cope flies lot Indoor says various cate gories fliers cant mix know Utah State Aeromodelers have branches acti vity club separate vice-presi dents division Besides above activity found time get back Boston 82nd running famous marathon accepted entry managed complete good time As soon arrived back Los Angeles seemed attended Ex ecutive Council meeting Long Beach meeting taking place day after ing written Ill report May report Ive approved appointment famed Combat flier Charlie Johnson FAI Combat team selection committee com mittee set up provide guidelines team selection methods coordinate FAI Combat matters general Im still need names AVP re placement Arizona Ive received couple would like sos can have large selection Anybody interested THERMALS Alaska o ana or roqlcn XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Assodate Vice-Presideeta Al Cslner 1807 Seen Elm Pocatello ID 83201 SImon Once. Rt 1 Soc 48 Boadejew MT 59015 Clarence C Naught Rt 5 Soc 16 Coca dAlene ID 83814 Ed McCullough 535 S 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Reao 26808 Done Court Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Street Redmond WA 98052 month will pass some helpful hints will use club have others fall same vein let know will use fu ture best ideas has used successfully recently will help ev ery clubs pocketbook origin idea known Strat-O-Bats Boeing Hawks have used very successfully year us aware high cost tro phies especially comes time put contest fun fly other activity nice awards desirable uncommon spend hundreds dollars trophies single event Howard Phillips president Boeing Hawks has developed idea recycling trophies science Basically idea obtain trophies people no longer interested keeping using modeling activities Howard has gone step further just getting modelers clean out closets Last month Howard put notices company paper local newspap er asking anyone having trophies willing give good cause call him explained non-profit club engaged modeling activities kinds trophies needed response terrific Howard now has upward 250 trophies basement has lot stor ies tell about activity maybe some time can get him relate some best ones us Howard interchanges parts cleans up puts new plates trophies come up usable items groups events ready go About biggest expense plate occa sional new topstill fraction cost new trophies Some has received 36 high some silver cups addition common types does work Quite well Some peo ple object some having mixed types tro phies table give-away time display home no way tell what others looked like small amount work involved can done incentive Give try sup ply immense Some people district occasionally have trouble something ask AMA HQ number incidents hear about has dropped nil last three years once something does go wrong some ideas help things dont go right First prevention requesting things HQ put thing want asking separate piece paper AMA HQ big operation spread Out number rooms combine lot things letter makes things complicated takes time HQ same thing goes questions asking Split up topics put different pieces paper Also important sure name address piece paper just envelope Second dont get some kind swer three weeks follow up quiry specific Tell what asked Give much information can Remember some times year mail comes HQ trunk loads Lastly follow-up doesnt get re sponse call HQ West Coast before 8 AM will cost less buck will before 11 AM call sure specific about what calling about Remember work load split up segments subject handled people fails call district Vice President July1978 67 JUNIO FLIGHT / ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 AMA INDOOR POSTAL WINNERS CEILING HOPPER CONTEST DRAWS GOOD ENTRIES ENGLISH BROThERS WIN 1ST & 3RD IN RI STICK AND Nt GLIDER EVENT ENDS IN TIE Some very good times sent con testants Academys first Indoor Postal Contest youngsters 16 under 33 entrants Stick event 23 Glid er times adjusted 35 feet ceil ing differences using NIMAS fudge factor Graham Davitt 14 Bramhope Leeds England won Stickevent fine flight 645 35 feet flying EZB own design Collin DiMalo 14 Los Angeles CA second 603 flying very light EZB 30 feet Ian Davitt 16 took third 620 35 feet Glider event tie resulted David Turgeon 11 San Diego CA two-flight total 466 seconds under 22 4 ceiling total J001 West 15 Simsbury CT 583 under 35 both result ing adjusted scores 583 Graham Davitt England scored again third 514 David flew modified Whitman Easy Joel Renger Boxy Grahams glider own design time all-balsa model plastic prop 4000 feet above sea level Johnny dad fly half-time show during NMSU bastketball games Hey Now isnt something wish congratulate everyone en tered lots other good flights complete story will next sue AMA OUTDOOR FF CONTEST ENDS MAY 31 Finish up flights send times Ed Whitten end June inclusion Academys SPRING EARLY BIRD Free Flight Postal Contest VINTAGE AEROS NEW BEGINNERS MODEL BUILDING & FLYING PROGRAM Hey gang good things coming way VINTAGE AERO model kit manufac turing firm New Jersey really interested helping us has developed complete low-cost package clubs schools new program one-shot deal de signed help beginners progress Junior modelers program has tested 4-H groups $15 bulk pack consists materials plans instructions 15 Mini Square Things well-written very useful structors Guide covers setting up course building flying contests several display sheets basic aerodynamics Eagle Award Certificates Merit modeler four Vintage Aero kits advanced models contest prizes VINTAGE AERO well helping groups sponsor contests 13 Miniprofile scale models especially like Nesmith Cougar prestigious Glastonbury Connecticut Modelers has scheduled first formal event June 18th contest Models may scratch-built Miniprofile kits Other manufacturers will possibly join offer kits similar manner certainly hope Progress VINTAGE AEROs program will reported Earl VanGorder Flying Models magazine new column begin ners Junior modelers told things catching Well give word latest doings JUNIOR FLIGHT too about kids taking sue favorite teachers school asking him get touch Phil Koopman Vintage Aero 1 Glen Tenafly NJ 07670 201-568-7955 Vintage Aero does sell retail bulk pack ages available hobby shops can purchased directly institutions RON WILLIAMS NEW BOOK heres something else right down alley hardcover book published Simon & Schuster introduces INDOOR building flying will take step wonderful step way youngsters simplest beginning model through Easy Bs Pennyplanes Manhattans experts International Class FAI microfilm job coming book first mentioned March 1976 issue STAR SKIPPERS Ive watched its progress everything cov ered will beautifully clear drawings full instructions fascinating anecdotes let what modeling fraterni ty about What relief will newcomers ask questions roll motor stick tube See book pour microfilm See book Yes indeed Ill recommend new book just way recommended John Kauf manns FLYING HAND LAUNCHED GLID ERS published William Morrow & Co Ive seen lot model airplane how-to books day two far can fully recommend others try cover too much result fail cover anything adequately BUILDING THE GUMDROP Once again wed like mention can receive complete set series appeared over past several months build really good SRPSM Simple Rub ber Powered Stick Model Its name course Gumdrop would make very good club school project just self youre way out boondocks Just send Ed Whitten SOc coin stamps cover Xeroxing mailing costs OBJETS DART Speaking Ron Williams reminds us should tell during entire month March several Indoor models exhibition works art indeed Allan Stone Gallery New York City What kind models Indoor Flying Scale Indoor Endurance types Now art galleries business sell pieces art Yes four sold Interestingly very tractive Scale models went unsold Three shim mering microfilm models two FAIs Baby ROG Manhattan Formula Cab sold models displayed sold flown often FAI having flown 30 minutes Manhattan Rons famous Yeloise sold highest amount $600 Weve always known good quality models combination exquisite work manship intrinsic beauty Now have another reason keeping out rafters collectors items sold its own glass case things beauty enjoyed long long time lit tle sad however artistic attri bute flight has denied Thats guys gals see next month 68 Model Aviation III oi LdsCruces NM scratch-built Super Sleek Streek Johnny placed 23rd 1094 50 gym Thats pretty good
Edition: Model Aviation - 1978/07
Page Numbers: 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68
AIR SHOW TEAM STATUS REPORT Now barely year old AMA Air Show Team program boasts total 20 teams coming 1978 flying season 20 teams represent some 205 AMA members nine districts 13 states 12 active teams 1977 responsible promoting model aviation general public across country presenting over 232 performances before thousands pleased spectators sides educational informative flying dem onstrations original routines created volving highly skilled well-choreographed aerial ground acts elaborate sound costuming cases Besides hours practice build ing some Show Teams constantly working new ideas different types aircraft new acts entertain audiences sure mental telepathy two Show Teams have come up flying Big Macthe first designed Kelly Eberle Flying Dutchmen Aero Team Control Line International Toy Show Philadelphia last September second designed built Bob Roach Spirit America Air Show Team Radio Control 24th Annual Toledo Exposition Building flying beginnings Air Show Teams interest spacious new shopping malls now welcome team static displays teams averaged two five sta tic shows month thus giving good exposure creating interest aeromodeling during long non-flying winter During static display STARS Air Show Team North Star Mall San Antonio Texas random samplings interviews indicated over 25000 people visited various dis plays merchants mall indicated sharp rise modeling-related sales di rect result show Thats least ASTs effortsamong other rewards requests air shows mayor Lytle Texas Chamber Commerce representative Castroville Texas RC Club representative Tampico Mexico hobby shop owner Austin Texas representative Piper Aircrafts Agricul tural Division Its plain see interest model aviation Texas growing Air Show Teams help generous industry sponsors hold full pro grammed flying shows demonstrations mod el building classes lectures static shows interviews television radio model aeronautics promoted general newspapers cover ing events detail type equipment used kinds equipment needed build models future picture 50 show teams across country promoting model aviation new concept Academy has al ready received over 70 requests become AMA/H IA Air Show Teams Although qualifi cation requires great deal skill profession alism promotional ability hopes high ASTs will quadruple number per formance 78 Meanwhile following merely sam pling type response show teams have received date aeromodelers program helps publi cize hobby has brought great recrea tional enjoyment young old alike source great optimism view quickening pace American life esentative Gus Yatron Pennsylvania Congressional Record Model aviation much ticipated have provided us group men can work closely com ing events John Parker Chapter President American Business Clubs Reading Pennsylvania can assured future new members hobby will come out ranks because show J Davis President Reading Jaycees Inc Reading Pennsylvania next page Crowds what AMA Air Show Team Program aboutgives general public chance witness first-hand excitement chal lenge air-modeling mixture specialty aircraft such flying doghouse flying lawnmower flying flag plus scale conventional models makes well-rounded shows Picture exhibition put Florida Air Show Team AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President end Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 have undoubtedly stimulated terest hobby us T M Bermingham Pony Federation Chief Y Indian Guides Camden County New Jersey people attendance enjoyed show youngsters asked contact reference joining model club Sam Protto Chairman Twp Spring Festival Committee Reading Pennsylvania Never before have met people went out way help us Judith Dolan Field Producer KidsWorld Productions Miami Florida demonstration both entertain ing informative sure en joyed comments di rected us Jeanann Skoraszewski Media Boy Scouts Troop No 103 Fleetwood Pennsylvania pleasure produce two very fine segments Metro Magazine aired October 23rd November 13 1977 - segment approximate ly 15 minutes duration may add greatly enhanced Magazine program Charles J Adams Public Affiars Berks Broadcasting Co Reading Pennsylvania audience approximately 1000 captivated show personally re ceived untold number comments ac claiming performance Robert Hohenbrink Airport Mgr Delphos Airport Corp Fly-in everything youd expect good air showloops rolls steep dives precision flying dogfight. Denis Collins Sports Writer Miami Herald Miami Florida show delighted young young Fighter Forum Homestead Air Force Base obvious see effort pride team takes its performances professionalism displayed program received favorable comments both team planning committee CoL Harold V Walsh Commander New Jersey Air National Guard Atlantic City New Jersey received several telephone calls asking address noticed show ex cited comment almost anything else done day . gave great pleasure thousands people Alexis DuPont President Colonial Flying Corp Museum Inc Tough kenamon Pennsylvania put tremendous show inmates stunt flying acrobatics racing mock combat plus lot funny ma terial crash program Bruce Baker Recreation Milanaire Federal Correctional Institution Milan Michigan community added genuine type recreation both adults children also gave Girl Scouts leaders excellent experience through organ izational efforts sponsors Charles E Bartlett Mayor Bowling Green Ohio Board Directors MCARC has asked express its gratitude ganization agreeing participate program Air Show Family Day held benefit MCARC Monroe Karasik President Montgomery County Assoc Retarded Citizens Inc Silver Spring Maryland show team did magnificent job again year behalf Director Operations Major General Ellis would like express appreciation of us attended years picnic Major John R Lippolt Chief Personnel/Administration Headquarters United States Air Force Washington DC show always high- lights day appreciated encontinued page 61 Independently developed Tor Team purposes two Macs left RC version flown Spirit America Air Show Team Toledo OH above CL version flown Flying Dutchmen Aero Team Reading PA * ** *** ** *** * ** *** ** ** * *** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **I ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 DIDJA EVER STOP TO THINK Think puzzled archeologists future will dig up petrified model airplanes will probably puzzled over nested what ate Oh yesand reproduced course will have seen midair collision between two model planes THAT SURE MAKES LOT OF LITTLE ONES RELIGION ENTERS INTO MODEL BUILDING modeling friends surprised exclaiming quit trading hobby shop because religious differ ences shop owner worshipped moneyand broke FROM MY OWN EXPERIENCE Being poor certainly no disgrace sure heck inconvenient! ALASPOOR LASS wife thoughtless modeler com plained first met took outthen took inand now takes granted TOGETHERNESS CARRIED TOO FAR avid modeler bragged wife did everything together went through school together got mar ried raised three kids together went model club meetings together went Out flying together wentto hobby shops together spent fam ily money bunch new model equip mentthey went out got divorce together KEN WILLARD AND THE QUEEN MARY evening April 22nd banquet held aboard beautiful historic ocean liner Queen Mary dockside Long Beach California occasion KEN WILLARD could honored friends AMA Hobby Industry honor dignified Ken being inducted AMA MODEL AVIATION HALL OF FAME As AMA President very great pleasure representing entire member ship AMA presenting Ken plaque indicating considered among worthy modelers great country honor presentation doubly rich since done presence two other esteemed Hall Famers CARL GOLDBERG NAT POLK Ken Willards Evening fun things weve done long time Since Ken has great sense humor first part pro gram done form roast merriment present case cant quite place Ken writes very popular column RC Modeler magazine under title SUNDAY FLIER hand some guy featured cover October 76 issue Model Aviation magazine Congrulations nice guy KEN WILLARD PEOPLE ARE SURE HARD TO UNDERSTAND WEAK SIGNALS Toledo always run terrific raffle great RC confer ence year chancing off bunch ra dios such donated bunch generous manufacturers guess will never know winners serious just won 5-channel radio overheard him say Boy what waste money bought fifteen bucks worth raffle tickets took ONE win radio NEWSLETTERS RECEIVED IN BETTER SHAPE May issue MODEL AVIATION magazine offered suggestion sure folded no envelope newsletters arrival no postal damage YOUR RECEPTION OF THE SUGGESTION resulting SAFE ARRIVAL OF THE MAIL has EXCELLENT suggestion cinch corner folded newsletter piece Scotch tape instead staples stands reason tape nearly likely snag postal machines staples Proving wisdom have al ready received about 60 newsletters prepared way month EVERY ONE IN PERFECT SHAPE mailman just dropped off another bunch newslettersthe 12 taped suggested perfect shapeand ones just staple torn bad ly dedicated newsletter editors am sure put effort love masterpiece editing art ed enough want arrive good readable condition HAVE SPOKEN POSTAL SUGGESTION BRINGS NEW FRIEND As result postal suggestion May MODEL AVIATION magazine received very warm friendly informative letter RUSSELL MILLAR AMA 38453 Postal Service clerk San Angelo TX Millar described machines handle mail just troubles can gin strongly suggests clubs bundle newsletters other mass mailings bundles IN-TOWN OUT-OF-TOWN mail pieces mailed loose unbun dIed little support keep un wrinkled Bundling provides support least part trip wrinkled folded over letter natural jam damage AMAer Millar has another very good sug gestion urges club secretaries newslet ter editors contact local post offices talk mail handlers eagerness have make job easier will play right hands get mail its des tination better shape Millar also says might inquire mail hand lers workload lightest present mail time Besides being good guy offering us help postal problems Russell Millar some personal thanks offer us serve others through hob much appreciated might serve remind thank hobby/sport realize helping enjoy what IMPORTANT CHARTERED CLUB LIST want club mailing list contests exchange newsletters withthe May June issues MODEL AVIATION complete current list AN EARL WILSON QUOTE Seems us spend lifetime going bed sleepy get ting up INTENSE ACTIVITY INVOLVING AMA Please enjoy knowledge long active concerned sport/hobby groups entire world AMAs other-than-contest participation early part year has fantastic sometimes almost frantic AMA has represented large impressive display booth SOUTHWEST MODELERS SHOW Dallas january WRAMS SHOW White Plains NY February TOLEDO WEAK SIGNALS CONFERJuly1978 59 IEN WILLARD left inducted AMA MODEL AVIATION HALL OF FAME AMA President Johnny Clemens banquet Willards honor aboard Oueen Mary docked Long Beach CA ENCE Toledo OH course MACS SHOW Long Beach CA INTER NATIONAL MODELER SHOW Los Angel es April An AMA DISTRICT VII MEETING hosted great folks CARDS Club Lansing Michigan March 25th Along meeting banquet CARDS put EXPO Show beau tiful models April 1st date 495th RC SQUADRON again host AMA DISTRICT MEETING Westford MA feature District meeting induction long-timer BERT POND AMA HALL OF FAME CARDS 495th RC SQUADRON represent ative best chartered clubs AMA Both have outstanding leadership club spirit AMA District X Vice President JIM SCARBOROUGH hold DISTRICT X MEETING April 29th conjunction INTERNATIONAL MODELERS SHOW Los Angeles Further involvement AMA included attending COMMITTEE FOR INTER NATIONAL AEROMODELING Bureau meet ing FAI-World Paris March 30-31 JOHN CLEMENS JOHN WORTH LAIRD JACKSON multitude other meetings special interest groups var ious shows forth also required AMA representation During same period time AMA held NATIONALS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING Dallas January 21st AMA EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING Hous ton January 28th another COUNCIL MEETING February 18th Dulles Air port Washington DC still another COUNCIL MEETING aboard Queen Mary Long Beach April 21st AMA also involved HOBBY INDUSTRY OF AMERICA TRADE SHOW Houston Janu ary 27th through February 1st OUTSIDE OF ALL THAT AMA HASNT DONE MUCH LATELYIII GOOD GRIEFIII IT IS HARD TO HAVE FAITH business personal taxes must pay multitude forms paperwork must filled out prove facts following shakes faith Employers Quarterly Federal Tax Return needed filled out submitted about same time column needed go magazine just filled out tax form Form 941 found following instruc tions Please use form dont have form get Internal Revenue Service Office Now heck would know needed form didnt have form read instructions GOOD GOSH WE ARE ALL IN TROUBLE! trend modeling toward much larger scale modelsbut cars must use take flying site much sinaI lerI Darned poor planning Id say ARE THE GIANTS TAKING OVER Since mentioned much larger e like trend scale models previous paragraph thought few words comment would amiss guess BUD NOSEN has probably much fluence anyone movement toward popularity models around 100 inches span upward Bud manufactures ex cellent line large models plant Two Harbors Minnesota Two Harbors way small quiet community little east Duluth talked Bud Weak Signals Con ference Toledo again phone few minutes ago comments teresting First burst big-bird busi ness has required Nosen increase man ufacturing facility 7000 sq ft Second Bud says completely sold out rest year other words has hand orders can fill year next year doesnt mean out luck big-uns bag cause bunch manufacturers showing big planes WRAMS TOLEDO MACS Shows lot chatter being generated new popularity giant model planes Are safe Will influence insur ance unfavorably Will creat problems regarding flying sites Are really easier fly Will cost material hold number models built down will size thing stop will will courts insurance companies draw line tween AIRCRAFT MODEL AIR CRAFT things have little dull club meetings lately think would very interesting very progressive contribu tive form some club programs around bigplane problems knows what dis cussions YOU generate might help us solve new BIG problem talking Bud Nosen interested hearing him say concerned about trend toward larger heavier aircraft especially trend toward larger heavier engines said limiting designs planes could flown 60 engine wingspan about 100 inches would like consider problems created larger aircraft might like consider easier control cause cannot change direction attitude quite quickly smaller models can also trimmed fly little slower means ones us no longer have lightning reflexes youth could ac curately control beast other side coin tells us kinetic energy developed larger heavier machine could destructive An obvious fact large aircraft going crowd lets pray doesnt happen would probably strike people small model course smaller model would probably going faster sure lot things consid er IF YOU HAVE DEFINED OPINIONS would help certainly submit AMA VICE PRESIDENT YOUR DIS TRICT will find name address issue MODEL AVIATION section District Reports Contacting columnists particular interests ALL THE MODEL PUBLICATIONS would another way exchanging thoughts fellow fliers CLUB NEWS LETTER another fine way heard make sure club exchanging newslet ters other active clubs please always remember THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU BUILD INTO YOUR MODEL PLANE IS S-A-F-E T-YAND THE WAY YOU PRACTICE IT JUNIOR OFFICERSGOOD IDEA progressive Charter Clubs US FLYING DUTCHMEN AEROMODELERS Club Reading PA always gain something newsletter AIR MAIL time its reminder good move part club have JUNIOR OFFICER officers make sure young folks have voice possibly some projects own FLYING DUTCHMENS Junior President RICK GERMANN enjoyed report newsletter also en joyed spirited visit some Dutch men Toledo colorful bunchI MOST INTERESTING QUOTE FROM TV often-irreverent show ALL IN THE FAMILY Archie Bunker made interesting declaration said GOD dont make no mistakes got GOD THE WINGS OF AMA B LESS EM Lansing Michigan AMA District VII meeting EXPO Show ban quet spent some very pleasant moments couple angels know must angels because among active members WINGS WINGS stands Womens Inter-national Glider Soaring unique organization WINGS club made up members over country contrast usual form just local membership fact ladies active RC Soaring Glider participants also makes WINGS unique 20-some active members fliers contribute original idea forming WINGS cooked up Bar bara Robinson Karen Toebe Margaret Gill Barbara Henon SOAR Nats Lockport Illinois 1974 Most amazing fact hard enough keep local bunch together headed same direction hold group together scat tered over country unbelievable doing pair WINGS enjoyed getting visit Lansing past present officers club among prime movers organizers club KAREN TOEBE BARBARA ROBINSON great-gals belong WINGS also CARL TOEBE BOB ROBINSON belong CARDS Club Lansing OUTSTANDING AMAersl NEWSLETTER THAT COMMUNICATES newsletter MONMOUTH MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB over New Jer sey way always informative especially ad mire editor HENRY GOEDKOOP listing ALL AMA District II officers newsletter AMA member should know serves him contact case have suggestion question just plain ole ax grind Henry listed names addresses phone numbers about YOUR district GET HELP WITH ENDING MIKE NASSISE editor WING TIPS WING BUSTERS MAC Hanson MA ended May editorial effort way like said simply Keep nose up tail down ******all now****** 60 Model Aviation cant pg 58 Susan M Kenney VP Social Activities NASA Employees Club Washington DC past highlight picnic James C Borre Group Operations Sup Toys R Us Inc Beltsville Maryland Air Show certainly highlights picnic enjoyed everyone y Augustine Picnic Co-Chairman Computer Sciences Corporation Falls Church Virginia hundred four students able enjoy fine air show Kranning Dir Recreation Indiana Boys School Plainfield Indiana Im pleased people willing spend day working worthwhile cause Its highly commendable C L Todd Campaign Chairman United Way San Antonio Texas Already success story dedication men women Air Show Teams devoting own time money effort should applauded Thanks enthusiasm model aviation flying high AMA CLUB REPORT As December 31 1977 46 clubs now have memberships 100 Club 1330 0140 0329 0116 0575 0551 StateMembers Orange Coast RCCA374 Pioneer RCCIub IncCA324 DCRCMD260 BIRDS IncCA231 Valley Forge Signal SeekersPAi 94 Greater Pittsburgh Aero RCers PA162 VAi 60 CAiS 7 NJ 154 CA 1 43 VAi 42 TXi 41 CAi 39 0641 Tidewater RC Inc 0154 San Gabriel Valley RC League 0428 0122 0636 0623 0162 0617 0347South Shore RC 0371Signal Seekers RC 0188No Connecticut RC 0502Goodyear MAC 0218Suncoast Aeromodelers 0703Mid-Hudson RC Soc 0597Middle Tenn RC Soc 0247Chicagoland RC Modelers 0528 Tulsa Glue Dobbers Inc 0444 Blue Angels MAC 0340495thRCSquadron 0334 Prince Georges RC TXi 36 MAi 35 MIi 35 CTi 34 OHi 34 FL133 NY127 TNi 27 Inc ILi 26 OKi 25 NYi 24 MAi 23 MDi 19 0413Central Jersey RCNJi19 0163South Bay Soaring Soc CA-i 14 0455Long Island Drone SocNYii3 0285Ft Wayne Flying Circuits Inc INill 0773Arizona RCSoc IncAZlb 0156San Jose Wavemasters RC Inc CAi 10 0274Suburban Aero Club Chicago ILi 08 0667Milwaukee Flying ElectronsInc WIi 08 0143RCBees IncCAi 07 0179Pikes Peak RCCOi 07 0463Penn Ave RCSocietyNY107 0524Western Ohio RK SocOHi 07 0152San Fernando Valley RC Flyers CAi 06 0468Rochester Aeromodelers SocNYi 05 0649Radio Aeromodelers Seattle WAi 03 0383Twin City RCMN102 0263Palos Park RC ILiQi 0129Torrey Pines Gulls Glider Club 0338 Cape Ann RC Model Club 0877 Austin RC Assn No Clubs 775 385 135 36 46 Total Clubs CAi 00 MAi 00 TXi 00 No Members 0-24 25-49 50-74 75-99 i00& over 1377 Rockland County RC Cordova Model Masters Northern Virginia RC Richardson RC Club So Alameda County RCers Manned Spacecraft Center RC GOING TO THE HATS READ THE FINE PRINT Wait Until Get May Too Late annual event known National Model Airplane Championships worlds biggest model meet enjoyed hun dreds always some end up unhappy cases unhappiness caused taking time read avail able information events operate official entry form part prob lem complex full fine print natural tendency set aside lateror maybe never Yet fine print has evolved over years necessary evil order help bring order what adds up lot complex information Unfortunately things days entry form information has become complicated because few people cause problems ignoring common sense fairness concerning rights privi leges others Consequently has become necessary impose tight deadlines restrict some activities make kinds special rules normally needed other model meets Much detail necessary simply cause numbers people involved typ ically over 2000 counting contestants help ers relatives friends obvious communications problems dealing especially dispersed oyer huge airfield time event runs week problems involving what happening day day location location say National Meet also known Nats isa very complicated operation mostly very orderly enjoyable experience make effort informed Nats entry form offers wealth information particular attention called some details information have overlooked ignored someto eventual disappoint ment Some people example simply show up Nats expect able parti cipate contestants regardless arrival time Most however have learned advance en try mail far easier significantly cheaper Others depend upon so-called late entry Nats through know far expensive saddest sit uation involves person doesnt realize deadlines varying event event late entry possibleand until cutoff time day Nats entry form has exact schedule dead lines Cutoff times have experimented year year variations have ever made much difference Almost al ways someone shows up few minutes too late deadlines made late practi cal still manageable cutoff time sharp has way because experi ence over years has shown no matter what time picked some people tend wait until last minute considerable disruption headquarters operations much overtime work year special attempt has made make requirements easier contestants careful reading Nets entry form still necessary avoid surprise possible disappointment Nats has gotten worlds biggest model meet man ageable tight planning time de mands upon participants know dont have problems enjoy Nats thoroughly dont bother come informed often disappointed Disap pointment avoidable unnecessaryread fine print Note Nats entry forms expected available AMA HQ mid-May Send stamped self-addressed envelope get deadline advance entry mail July 3postmarked later AMA PETITION TO FCC IN FINAL PREPARATION AMA Frequency Committee con junction AMAs legal counsel finaliz ing draft AMA petition filed Federal Communications Commis sion purpose requesting new fre quencies radio control activities total 30 frequencies being request ed including current seven 72 MHz area AMA petition granted would see 72 MHz frequencies perhaps ad ditional 10 would also see up 11 30-42 MHz area perhaps some 222224 MHz region Furthermore FM would July1978 61 AST REPORT joyed FCC PETITIONContinued permitted RC frequencies might al obtain some frequencies region above 400 MHz Obtaining frequencies 3042 MHz area would permit relatively easy eco nomical conversion 27 MHz equipment latter would freed pre sent CB interference problems life equipment would extended indefinitely AMA petition currently being re viewed RC industry leaders AMA Fre quency Committee members insure com pleteness views final version expected end June will submitted FCC estimated about year may follow before positive action can expected normal timespan basics government procedures produce end result timetable about year beyond what AMA leaders hoped back 1976 AMA members successful con vincing FCC existing 27 MI-lz RC fre quencies should given over CB use since time new administration has taken over Washington FCC offi cials 76 no longer scene has caused delays AMAs campaign seek new RC frequencies Now however stage set ef fort expand potential RC activity AMA Frequency Conmittee Gpti mistic full text AMA petition will published soon ready present FCC DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Pqaer District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vm-Predsu Robert C Brodeor 405 Ma, SOreet Nashox NH 03060 Raymond Gibooleso 39 High Snreen Old Tow, ME 04468 Charles H Luansyd PO Box 428 West Groton MA 01472 Al Nosotnik 4 Benerty Plate Norwalk CT 06850 George Parker 7 Pasl Or. Lee MA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Boldoc Orion Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbx 6 Laorel Aw. Kitoery ME 03904 Seems though theres always another column due usually happens comes spring outside activity meetings Council meet ings Today writing April 19th finds way yet another meeting Executive touncil time Long Beach Convention Center California have day-long meeting time per mits visit MACS Show being held same location following week International Model Show Los Angeles Convention Center being ably han dled old friend Bill Northrop time wish again thank Doug AlIred performance job often thankless RC Contest Board member District I know has put lot time job filled outa lot return question naires RC Board has always aware problems hopes RC fraternity WARM HEARTFELTTHANKS DOUG John Papageorge modeler since fore time possible back Dooling days Speed now involved RC Pylon another wish thank ser vices AVP Western Massachusetts John has eliminated plans take British prize man-powered flight has working long time because prize has won Gossamer Con dor Johns plans entry utilized prize winner conso lation now John will save lot Monokote future modeling efforts THANK YOU JOHN FOR THESE PAST EIGHT YEARS OF WORK AND SUPPORT Art Everett tied election AVP Southern Maine Bill Wilbur has declined favor Bill order have time personal modeling efforts Art has probably done modelers area AVP per capita bas will continue support sport already planning couple meets up Portland Maine area THANK YOU ART EVERETT must continue ask inputs column have contest coming up can give 60 days lead time let know Most clubs using sheet club paper list contests interest members great idea Speaking club papers have recently heard coupl clubs has some growing pains will come meet both Maine New Hampshire summer pass along what may some helpful suggestions success ful club Thankfully dont have lot flying site problems District YET SUGGEST THAT ALL CLUB NEWS LETTERS USE LOGO OR HEADING ON THE PAPER WITH THE CLUB NAME AND ADDRESS THAT MAY BE USED too often writer club newsletter seems assume everyone reading knows whats go ing Try little different format use some different spacing newsletters new will mean lot club other interested readers New Jersey New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Strnnt Bayside NY 11361 Auxocian Viee-Preeidusts Pete Biandrini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Oxoid Fifield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12068 John Grine 6387 Badger Lockyort NY 14094 Cliff Montplaisir 17 Ronary Smnrir NJ 07901 Jack Samnsarco 2062 Emerson Ave union NJ 07083 James Sleoghter Chief Crafts & Hobbies uSAF/EuROPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd. Syrasase NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS may amount jumping gun bit feel urge expound upon pet projects ie getting out VOTE very well write off poor showing AMA-ers election polls resigned ly attributing member apathy degree disciple Cause Effect such disposition problem will strike representing resounding cop out thirst Truth will remain unassuaged As ruled unre lenting urge locate isolate ANSWERS having logic side have given great deal thought reason monu mental disinclination AMA members vote Presidents V-Ps other offi cers humble opinion ANSWER problem found area TIMING suggestion ventured equal humility rearrange calendar divorce polling period dues paying time though will cost way postage No matter emphatic ally stress membership mail ing ballot need await sending dues money vast majority failing-to-vote members will either wait long too late vote count blending lassitude feeling futili ty end up just sending money in62 Model Aviation Joe Beshar current President Society Antique Modelers SAM recently appointed Electroflight subcommittee Federation Aeronautique Internation- Cunneclicol S Maice achusetts e New Hampshire ale latter position Joe will provide U S Rhude Island e vermont inputs thinking concerning international rules electric motor powered models shown 020 Astro-powered 2channel Buzzard Bombshell 36 span Cannon Radio weight 10 oz Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flyer has some else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft super vising flying prevent accident possibilities surance premium say lets have elections around June July dues season November December District like over 5000 members 793 valid votes cast ALL candi dates last 1977 Presidential election Can apathy ANSWER? feel about us favor let know PLEASE! SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL AMA SHOW TEAM gratifying learn AMA HQ re ceiving requests Districts information other available assistance concerning organization conduct local Show Teams such teams better off context bene fits realized through activities Much greater coverage possible through increase number teams considering travel expense required lesser num ber journey greater distances within District too thrill watch ing local stars go through paces DISTRICT II QUESTIONNAIRE District II membership meeting distribute blank questionnaire forms attendance find input results helpful Forexample returned following meeting WRAM Show Bill McClure President HACK ENSACK VALLEY RIC FLYERSelicited following comments response ques tions concerning things accomplished AMA local national levels creased communication between local clubs informal non-pressure level Rigid ganization mandatory meetings usually turn off people cause hard feelings Bill following say about what felt AMA should national level drive AMA have large corporations sponsor shows contests finance activities return gain advertising ad vantages Sample Hitachi Circus-Circus AMA doesnt individual clubs will Lets get Gravy Train other sport does itgolf boat racing footballyou name us Marcel Favetta same club also re sponded opinion lot still remains area obtaining greater news media coverage modeling activities Marcel also say Unfortunately feel too members AMA insurance coverage think AMA needs united grass roots approach whereby clubs well individual modelers recognize existence fellow fliers both AMA non-AMA living nearby areas believe idea Associations great cause hobby fun peo ple involved GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio syloaota Vigna III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahe Road Dayton OH 45429 Aaaooiate Voe-Peeodeot Joe Eiben 5192 Edeohoroc Lyohuist OH 44124 Francis Flohany 504 21st 50. Vienna WV 26101 bird Jackson 523 Meadombrook St David PA 19087 Edward Wisser 1521 Samnit St McKeesport PA 15131 No District Ill report month Delaware rict totumbia land h Carolica IVVirgioja DISTRICT REPORT John Spaldeng District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellorbin Street Lonitam MD 20801 Aasocate Vice-Proidesta charles Foreman 609 Pohito Rd. Mechanimnille VA 23111 V 8111 Helms 800 Tyvola Road Ctsarlotte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 08 19809 John Preston 7012 Etnira Court Falls Chard, VA 22042 Russelt Sandusky 1122 Ptaa Circle Joppa MD 2108s Past Yacobacci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayetnenille NC 28301 Some years ago asked confirm appointment Bob Sifleet posi tion District IV representative Free Flight FAI Program Committee did confirm selection some knowledge commitment FF dis cipline particularly FAI Program successful contestant parti cipant FAI Program 15 years Time passed Bob worked Com mittee good reports activities Some three years ago Bob chance move rural location just across state line still flew same club went same meetings worked suburbs Baltimore general went Marylander opportunity move consulted with committee chairman would able go work program chairman independently agreed lYe miles did make much difference since work representation still effective District IV No committee concerned problem Bobs contri bution work considerable con structive Some months ago Jerry Barnette Fred ericksburg VA questioned letter con tinuing have words District III resident speaking District IV actually rather upset apparently inferred cheating Free Flighters persist ing allowing Bob work com mittee Mr Barnette volunteered three other gentlemen district replace Bob point raised valid point rule because manner used describe work Bob Sifleet certainly constructive did feel phone calls letters would clear air Mr Barnette persisted checked Bob Bob talked three Free Flighters suggested Mr Bar nette said contacted anyone interested job Under circumstances reaction just dismiss matter point ruleno matter unpleasant ly put So heres chance let District IV members make determination Should District IV continue make use Bob Sifleet member FF FAI Selection Program Committee should re lieve him find someone side state line replace him Send votes AMA HQ attn Mich eline Madison comments welcome Howard Crispin reports formation committee within Radio Control Clubs Virginia try organize judging district action seems necessary important contest health district country So Ive elected reprint Howards entire report held quarterly meeting Radio Control Clubs Virginia Saturday afternoona long four hour session large number subjects discussed prime items radio interference judging interference problem gone over Joe Caporaletti PWRC Chuck Foreman intent concerned exhaust legal means solving problem Judging thoroughly exposed John would like assistance through column possible trying work out something sole struggle part named committee work Chuck Buhi Tidewater RC John Pres ton NVRC myself Rivanna RCC problem judging solution will explored two levelsregional state through RCCVa District IV AMA VPs assistance Shortly dissertation will mailed competitively active clubs outlining proposal detail inter im would like exposure summary 1 Form District IV judges group pro vide cadre personnel work Pattern Scale Sport Biplane competition 2 method recruiting people method suggested have active club subsidize minimum two people two would turn obliged work home club contests plus least other competition during season would also required attend seminar held judging skills judges would scheduled elected coordinator cause least inconvenience best utilization 3 Training information would hopefully relayed AMA publication Model Aviation some organized manner least seminar would held annually some central location 4 intent proposal fill urgent need district pre sently being filled national other regional activity 5 clubs interested working gether make program go should correspond views members committee prior 8 July 1978 date RCCVa meets would like able come August 26 District IV meeting say moving forward Members addresses Charles E BuhI 557 Princess Anne Rd Virginia Beach VA 23457 Howard Crispin Jr 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 John D Preston 7012 Elvira Ct Falls Church VA 22042 Initial approval delegates RCCVa obtained proposal will go clubs month Virginia will need help Sincerely Howard Crispin Jr Sec retary RCCVamore over July1978 63 Thank Howard John Chuck interest lets hope clubs get behind effort think should include Precision Aerobatics both Control Line Radio Write ideas Howard Dont forget plan Second Annu al District IV AMA meeting scheduled August 26 1978 Mechanicsville near Richmond Va Lots interesting things see hear later. Test flew B25 twin Webra 40s flaps retracts bomb drop last Sunday As Bishop said widow o Eeeeel! Alabama 0 Florida gia isoippi ro Rico VSouth Carolina eosee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 Sooth 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Aaodat Vic-Prsidnto John Bryson 400 Cooncil Cir. P0 8oo 1355 Tupelo MS 38801 Ridrad E Jackson 107 Whire Brad. Sanrnrerville SC 29403 Cirris Sober 5941 Wairer Road Columbus GA 31904 Aestrar Johoron 932 Banyao Dr. Deli-ap Bead FL 33444 Jim Lrkin 3252 Monte dOre Drive Hoooer AL 35216 Lujo Rodriguez 0-10 5th Sc Ent. Villa Rica Bapairron Puerto Rico 00619 John Workman 5321 Onercon Road Nastroille TN 37220 pretty girl Mississippi sends pic tures regularly permitting report happenings Meridian Mrs Mary Corbin wife Ray Corbin works Meridian MS Post Office important flier area sent snap Meridi club members recent air show Shown Harold Watson Bill Clay Mickey Thomp son Buddy Duerin have some other pictures air show can feature later Recently Birmingham ground broken Air Museum full sized air craft city fathers showed up including Mayor Vann ceremonies Birmingham Aeromodelers member Pat Hollack donated model RC Pietennol new museum Pictured club president Gary Tata sciore admiring model plane air pioneer Glenn Messer honored US Post Office last year pioneer flights carrying mail 20s Dont forget YOUR club wants some free national publicity send pic tures well run Club-of-the-Month DISTRICT V CLUB OF THE MONTH club featured once before 1974 old AMA monthly mailing AMA News Bob Sue Crysler beginning GCRC again now much larger finer AMA chartered club four years ago want present Gold Coast Radio Controllers Delray Beach Florida Mr Art Johnson AMA Associate VP State Florida newsletter editor has sent formation recent years GCRC has mushroomed busiest prestigious AMA clubs south Florida ONLY District V has OFFICIAL AMA show team Heres photo last year splendid show team L-R Irv Allison Ernie Kraft Terry Richter Art Johnson Mario Yederlinic Ben Roosen Bob Kitoon little airplanes lined up match other show team performs over gets great local publicity year GCRC features widely alded Gold Coast RC Jamboree Scale contoot zof rintvon vieni anoc rI W-rld War Scale oere last year-s winners L le Terry Richter Wayne Ripple Ray Colelli Lee Robinson Mario Yederlinic Jack Phaler year 1978 just finished another Jamboree WW Sport Scale 1st Ray Colelli Mario Yederlinic again Bob Temple Golden Age Scale Mr Bob Temple won first Gary Pal teer Bob Kitson Blue Max Fun Fly Terry Richter Ray Colelli Jerry Sto loff Shown above snap hero Mr Art Johnson AVP Florida big fat P-38 which flies equally well engine know because said did newsletter OK Dont drop Art. 64 Model Aviation twc ,,,, Yederlinic L Bob Kitsuri rsq piano club VP owns manufacturing busi ness Florida Bob gifted dental surgeon operates little Waco constantly auy LaOVIC 5.liGliULtO Johnson doing nice job helping Art newsletter relaxes flattening crashed models after fly-in above equloment .ire Pat above model plane working hard re cent contest doing paper work Cindy Bill Anger scoring RC Pattern flights cards Charlotte Johnson registrar Sally Yed erlinic refreshment committee Illinois 0 Indiana S Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Assoolans Vce-Pessdeot Danid S Ahlbarg 734 Acadia Rd. Valyaraiso IN 46382 Roger Geers 729 N 22nd St Dainty IL 62301 Robert GdI 216 Stately Lane Springfield IL 62704 Frank L Hughes 709 NE 44sf Sr Kansas City MO 64116 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr. Leuington KY 40504 Robert C Stagner 1828 Seiters Dr. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 PIrillip Sailinan 3021 Spring Valley Cr. Anderson IN 46011 Column time again last snow gone green grass coming flying fields being rolled few airplanes have up mall static shows scheduled went Bloomington IL last March 18 Sentral Illinois Radio Society SIRS club show excellent airplanes displayed several good enough competition Toledo Chicago Expo tried con vince seemed reluctant compete larger shows did see couple Toledo believe Jim Wat son placed Pylon Racer hope will bring few airplanes up Expo next October weekend went Rockford IL Rock Valley RC Flyers club show Cher ryvale Mall week after attend Executive Council meeting Peoria IL has mall show next weekend will about yearI have get some work done airplanes home Rockford show huge success sixth have has grown six contestants first time well over 100 now flying demonstration put before mall opened cluded big Du-Bro cardboard model heli copters other RC models newsletters receive comes Louisville Radio Control Club Ker ry Coyle secretary wrote up idea club worth repeating Ill copy directly newsletter Hey old timers LRCC Have noticed what has happening club past two years First new members sit over corner start talking everyone would listen building sailplane coming out Cheno weth Park fly Ed Tasman talked bearded friend going local pond try sailing foam boats Sunday afternoon people learned what Ed known long timesailing can fun Now several us have purchased dune buggies run around yards have nothing else What does have old timers go Floyds Fork week two get couple hours good old boyswell maybe nothing hope everything Because great interest radio con trol everything last 10 years almost anything have interest can oper ated little boxes flag Which brings point such variety interest club now would foolish take advantage Beginning year will let various groups club sponsor meet ings during summer months meet ings will held sites demon strations explanations can given interested particular field terest Everyone attendance will given chance fly drive sail whatever being demonstrated dont have particular inter est subject meeting month normal business will taken care abbreviated meeting monthly site Everything will spelled Out newslet ter before meeting feel site meetings will help everyone club understand what turns everyone else might see something didnt know could much fun Sounds like excellent program spread interest information belong Fox Valley Aero Club St Charles IL Most members RC fliers also have Control Line Free Flight fliers too club going have two asphalt runways put 16 feet wide 200 feet long hope have pictures next month Inwa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesuta nnsn VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris Dintrict VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Avenue Moscatine IA 52761 Asacciat c-Presider5a James 0 Clark RN 3 Cedar Rapds IA 52401 Prank Morrsssey 14100 W Perk Ace. New Berlin WI 53151 Tim Prow 11267 Saur Sterling Heighta MI 49078 Win Rohrnn 4494 Tanglewood Troil St Joseph MI 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Hoseerd Woyrse 1709 7th 5L NE. Rodnester MN 55901 Wayne Veuger 38235 Castle Ronrsiis MI 48174 District VII East Meeting now tory want thank Lansing CARDS hospitality also congratulate ability sponsor put gether EXPO II AMA meeting unfortunate weather didnt cooperate Im sure would have people take part models excel lent banquet super unfor tunate very few Control Line models displayed Will EXPO Ill same During AMA meeting discussion flying safety insurance problems costs held imperative concern ourselves safety model aviation becoming more costly obtain surance75c 1975 over $250 1978 best way hold down costs reduce claims means improved FLYING SAFETY Another item discussed re districting lower Michigan District Ill AMRCC Michigan very much favor proposal effect has forwarded AMA HQ members Executive Council asked Wayne Yeager some research other clubs obtain feelings this time have very little said against item will certainly come up April Coun cil Meeting against pro posal either club individual would like hear fortunate enough have seventh president AMA seated same banquet table Kenneth Held served AMA some time ago interest still very keen real pleasure meet him wife quite time discussing old Joe Ott kits also got meet Karen Toebe Vice Pres ident WINGS husband Carl WO MEN INTER-NATIONAL GLIDER SOAR ING very fine group ladies en couraging participation women sport Lila Stamm president Joan Nolte secretary-treasurer Anyone inter ested becoming part up-and-coming organization can contact Karen 6128 Marscot Dr Lansing Ml 48910 Ladies chance become member fine spirited group dont fly can join am sure would welcome support Just received nice letter Blue Eagles RC Show Team Webster MN Jim Taylor manager out sticks need show put let Jim know can write him RR 1 Box 167C Webster MN 55088 unable make infamous Toledo Conference did get good report some local club members lucky enough make show may already know Lansing CARDS presented AMA Award Excellence feel award has earned just handed July1978 65 picture illustrates variety Scale models recent Jamboree Karen Toebe WINGS VP Johnny Clem ens AMA President out group selected CARDS basis example leadership abili ty creativity attitude have set example should proud Dis trict VII deserving award happy make possible receive wish could have make presentation month would like introduce Bill Rohring Associate Vice President Michi gan Bill has pilot since 16 graduate University Michigan spent some time Air Force discharged 1st Lieutenant has flown sev eral different planes including B-25 C-46 His modeling experience goes back 1940 has done types Rub ber Power RC Bill regular contestant Glider contests holds LSF Level II Bill member EAA NSS serves AMA Leader Member AVP Bill lives St Joseph MI operates Rohring Clothing area need some new threads give Bill call Ill bet can fix up again fortunate have concerned dividual serve District VII Bill member past president Whirlwinds South western Michigan Arkansas siana Menico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District viii Vice-President 2933 Blanlrenship Wichita Falls IX 76308 Aasooats vico-Preddent Buzz Averitl 9117 La Barranna NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Suipluar LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohane Dr. N Lirnie Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Boo 545 Ridardson TX 75090 Just got home San Antonio ARCS hosted district meeting RC conjunction contest good crowd dinner meeting am sure meeting Mexican dinner brought people out re servations 120 believe came did enjoy meeting hope able explain some workings AMA aired some problems may have brought light methods get things done utilizing AMA channels Clif Hill ARCS thanks hosting gave chance meet old friends greet new friends district AMA display booth getting work out has Ard Enid OK missed show because shipping delay scheduled Wichita Falls Hous ton keep being disappointed check early its use hope delays kept minimum did get San Antonio meeting have problem question just need know something dont sit itdrop line Let try help Ill assist can cant Ill find out best put writing way should no misunderstanding will getting around district again contests year Dont yet know will going Distance has bearing Ac writing plan Abllene June 10-11 Oklahoma City April 29-30 Dallas Richardson possibly Fort Worth May 7 So look next contest go could able make will contests district miss district look Lake Charles Nats Once again some people complaining about Nats being back yard Now jumping Nats Committee dont come up site think appointing committee will come up site satisfy another committee put off someone else As far am concerned member Nats site committee need find site write HQ about site will checked out HQ Nats Committee sites will considered sitting duff trying get another committee wont get done may ease conscience thats am happy Lake Charles will host Nats 1978 Lake Charles central sitesouthern central District VIII will force hospitality south central city outdoes northern site have Only suggestion can make what John Embry Bo Hinch rest LARKS did Act yourself find site like maybe will un happy instead See LAKE CHARLES 1978 NATS tolorado 0 Kansas 0 Nebraska h Dakota 0 South Dakota ixWyonunt DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-Presidest 105 Walds Circle Believije NE 68005 Asuociate Vjce-Pnesdenna C5rartes Brannon 2220 Marirrosa Bred. Casper WY 826Cr Gerald Oeneuu 6464S Andes Praco Aruora Co 80016 Mao Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SO 57350 Lonnie Kroeber 1754 S 9th Fargo ND 58102 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NE 68104 Jim OReitty 4760 N Barrio Wrdnira KS 67220 Last month column started out trip Sioux City talk about snow Since has rained Chuck Brannon AVP Wyoming reports rain wind condi tions During last month have privileged go Sioux Falls SD Washing ton DC twice Lincoln NE places around Omaha/Council Bluffs area During next three weeks stops sched uled Denver CO Long Beach CA Wichita KS sure will nice weather clears up can start being busy Sioux Falls trip prompted Donovans 12th Annual Model Airplane Show number categories including gas-powered tractors RC cars rockets Control Line mod els Scale models helicopters trains doll houses Radio Control models club dis plays represented club display concept appealing gives excellent opportunity re view club scrapbooks full press clippings wide variety promotional ideas An excellent idea comes Donovan Radio Control Club South Dakota group club logo reproduced line drawing sheet paper complete structions mailing address coloring contest colored entries mailed displayed restaurants stores over town Hundreds state-wide entries came 50 finalists dis played various times club 66 Model Aviation lay plane Show Sioux Falls Bill Rohring Dist VII Associate VP Some Flying Eagles Sioux Falls club display winners veroon Marpnam flis elemaster Note club logo used coloring contest First place winners top L-R Pat Corrigan Ed Prohaska Lowayne Godsen Darrell Simmer bottom L-R Scott Boettcher John Ross Rod Anderson Mark Toban next Executive Council meeting Long Beach seems natural take advantage opportunity stop Den ver gives chance meet AMA members district officers area Jer ry Deneau AVP-CO has arranged meet ings leave Denver two days want take time early say thank opportunity Jerry Denver clubs enthusiasm courtesy Input some items next Council agenda seem recurring topics First budgetldues review possibility dues increase first six years may enough will always open constructive thoughts fi nances Redistricting Nats sites permanent site museum FAI team selection com mittees also perpetual topics Thoughts subjects others welcome send club newsletters viewpoints topics such above please dont stop assured letter well read appreciated Reminder districts table top display available use Remember ap preciate club emblems decals patches put display District meetings should forgotten Contact Paul Kegel Fargo Jerry Deneau Denver Both meetings next October Sioux Falls SD has expressed interest hosting meeting next spring look ing Kansas location future get-to gether Congratulations Mike Olsen Fargo ND new member Speed Advisory Committee Arirto 0 taliloriri 0 Hw,i x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 25111 Armour Lane Redoods Beach CA 90278 Associate Vico-Presideets Rolsor Barnes 98-1080 Komo Mai Once Aiea HI 96701 Glen, Canter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alec Shisolm 1100 West Share Fresno CA 93711 Ed Hagenlin 2751 N Canpbell Aeenoe Tureon AZ 85719 J0h, Pond 4269 Syoko Circle Seas Jose CA 95136 Betty Strean 3723 Soawden Acenue Long Beach CA 90808 GrangerWilliarns 181 Pasenee Street San MarcosCA 92069 appears Executive Council going have take another look dues crease proposed passed winter ses sion Since action insurance figures 1978 have come news bad Its going cost AMA $250 per member provide coverage Several things must realized Besides insurance rate increase have increase rent Furthermore employees permanent staff HQ need raise least keep inflation also get raise course zero ad ded zero dollars doesnt impact budget too heavily Seriously some changes must made AMA will become insolvent doesnt require math major figure out Junior Senior membership $300 bargain $250 goes insurance company Take away 1 3c mailing license youve got little left area bears investigating Furthermore $300 approved increase Open dues barely covers huge jump insurance rates 1978 based 1977 dues few words 1978 huge deficit year looks like $300 increase going have reconsidered reserve fund rapidly shrinking time has come bite bullet raise dues level will insure continuance AMA Been busy month since last report Besides working AMA booth San Gabriel Valley RC Flyers mall show attend ed couple specially-called meetings safety seems field county prop erty thus open public no vice flier veteran flier rub elbows problem novice rule has ready-tofly model has no knowledge fly Hes apt fuel attempt takeoff over head someone head doesnt know what frequency control let alone meaning frequency SGVFs attempting work out some thing kind people can con trolled public property Pylon flying al being studied eye putting some workers safer position also found time attend meeting South Bay Airmasters largely U-Control oriented club meeting conducted President Paul Walker ran several fa miliar faces including Lonnie Cope flies lot Indoor says various cate gories fliers cant mix know Utah State Aeromodelers have branches acti vity club separate vice-presi dents division Besides above activity found time get back Boston 82nd running famous marathon accepted entry managed complete good time As soon arrived back Los Angeles seemed attended Ex ecutive Council meeting Long Beach meeting taking place day after ing written Ill report May report Ive approved appointment famed Combat flier Charlie Johnson FAI Combat team selection committee com mittee set up provide guidelines team selection methods coordinate FAI Combat matters general Im still need names AVP re placement Arizona Ive received couple would like sos can have large selection Anybody interested THERMALS Alaska o ana or roqlcn XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Assodate Vice-Presideeta Al Cslner 1807 Seen Elm Pocatello ID 83201 SImon Once. Rt 1 Soc 48 Boadejew MT 59015 Clarence C Naught Rt 5 Soc 16 Coca dAlene ID 83814 Ed McCullough 535 S 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Reao 26808 Done Court Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Street Redmond WA 98052 month will pass some helpful hints will use club have others fall same vein let know will use fu ture best ideas has used successfully recently will help ev ery clubs pocketbook origin idea known Strat-O-Bats Boeing Hawks have used very successfully year us aware high cost tro phies especially comes time put contest fun fly other activity nice awards desirable uncommon spend hundreds dollars trophies single event Howard Phillips president Boeing Hawks has developed idea recycling trophies science Basically idea obtain trophies people no longer interested keeping using modeling activities Howard has gone step further just getting modelers clean out closets Last month Howard put notices company paper local newspap er asking anyone having trophies willing give good cause call him explained non-profit club engaged modeling activities kinds trophies needed response terrific Howard now has upward 250 trophies basement has lot stor ies tell about activity maybe some time can get him relate some best ones us Howard interchanges parts cleans up puts new plates trophies come up usable items groups events ready go About biggest expense plate occa sional new topstill fraction cost new trophies Some has received 36 high some silver cups addition common types does work Quite well Some peo ple object some having mixed types tro phies table give-away time display home no way tell what others looked like small amount work involved can done incentive Give try sup ply immense Some people district occasionally have trouble something ask AMA HQ number incidents hear about has dropped nil last three years once something does go wrong some ideas help things dont go right First prevention requesting things HQ put thing want asking separate piece paper AMA HQ big operation spread Out number rooms combine lot things letter makes things complicated takes time HQ same thing goes questions asking Split up topics put different pieces paper Also important sure name address piece paper just envelope Second dont get some kind swer three weeks follow up quiry specific Tell what asked Give much information can Remember some times year mail comes HQ trunk loads Lastly follow-up doesnt get re sponse call HQ West Coast before 8 AM will cost less buck will before 11 AM call sure specific about what calling about Remember work load split up segments subject handled people fails call district Vice President July1978 67 JUNIO FLIGHT / ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 AMA INDOOR POSTAL WINNERS CEILING HOPPER CONTEST DRAWS GOOD ENTRIES ENGLISH BROThERS WIN 1ST & 3RD IN RI STICK AND Nt GLIDER EVENT ENDS IN TIE Some very good times sent con testants Academys first Indoor Postal Contest youngsters 16 under 33 entrants Stick event 23 Glid er times adjusted 35 feet ceil ing differences using NIMAS fudge factor Graham Davitt 14 Bramhope Leeds England won Stickevent fine flight 645 35 feet flying EZB own design Collin DiMalo 14 Los Angeles CA second 603 flying very light EZB 30 feet Ian Davitt 16 took third 620 35 feet Glider event tie resulted David Turgeon 11 San Diego CA two-flight total 466 seconds under 22 4 ceiling total J001 West 15 Simsbury CT 583 under 35 both result ing adjusted scores 583 Graham Davitt England scored again third 514 David flew modified Whitman Easy Joel Renger Boxy Grahams glider own design time all-balsa model plastic prop 4000 feet above sea level Johnny dad fly half-time show during NMSU bastketball games Hey Now isnt something wish congratulate everyone en tered lots other good flights complete story will next sue AMA OUTDOOR FF CONTEST ENDS MAY 31 Finish up flights send times Ed Whitten end June inclusion Academys SPRING EARLY BIRD Free Flight Postal Contest VINTAGE AEROS NEW BEGINNERS MODEL BUILDING & FLYING PROGRAM Hey gang good things coming way VINTAGE AERO model kit manufac turing firm New Jersey really interested helping us has developed complete low-cost package clubs schools new program one-shot deal de signed help beginners progress Junior modelers program has tested 4-H groups $15 bulk pack consists materials plans instructions 15 Mini Square Things well-written very useful structors Guide covers setting up course building flying contests several display sheets basic aerodynamics Eagle Award Certificates Merit modeler four Vintage Aero kits advanced models contest prizes VINTAGE AERO well helping groups sponsor contests 13 Miniprofile scale models especially like Nesmith Cougar prestigious Glastonbury Connecticut Modelers has scheduled first formal event June 18th contest Models may scratch-built Miniprofile kits Other manufacturers will possibly join offer kits similar manner certainly hope Progress VINTAGE AEROs program will reported Earl VanGorder Flying Models magazine new column begin ners Junior modelers told things catching Well give word latest doings JUNIOR FLIGHT too about kids taking sue favorite teachers school asking him get touch Phil Koopman Vintage Aero 1 Glen Tenafly NJ 07670 201-568-7955 Vintage Aero does sell retail bulk pack ages available hobby shops can purchased directly institutions RON WILLIAMS NEW BOOK heres something else right down alley hardcover book published Simon & Schuster introduces INDOOR building flying will take step wonderful step way youngsters simplest beginning model through Easy Bs Pennyplanes Manhattans experts International Class FAI microfilm job coming book first mentioned March 1976 issue STAR SKIPPERS Ive watched its progress everything cov ered will beautifully clear drawings full instructions fascinating anecdotes let what modeling fraterni ty about What relief will newcomers ask questions roll motor stick tube See book pour microfilm See book Yes indeed Ill recommend new book just way recommended John Kauf manns FLYING HAND LAUNCHED GLID ERS published William Morrow & Co Ive seen lot model airplane how-to books day two far can fully recommend others try cover too much result fail cover anything adequately BUILDING THE GUMDROP Once again wed like mention can receive complete set series appeared over past several months build really good SRPSM Simple Rub ber Powered Stick Model Its name course Gumdrop would make very good club school project just self youre way out boondocks Just send Ed Whitten SOc coin stamps cover Xeroxing mailing costs OBJETS DART Speaking Ron Williams reminds us should tell during entire month March several Indoor models exhibition works art indeed Allan Stone Gallery New York City What kind models Indoor Flying Scale Indoor Endurance types Now art galleries business sell pieces art Yes four sold Interestingly very tractive Scale models went unsold Three shim mering microfilm models two FAIs Baby ROG Manhattan Formula Cab sold models displayed sold flown often FAI having flown 30 minutes Manhattan Rons famous Yeloise sold highest amount $600 Weve always known good quality models combination exquisite work manship intrinsic beauty Now have another reason keeping out rafters collectors items sold its own glass case things beauty enjoyed long long time lit tle sad however artistic attri bute flight has denied Thats guys gals see next month 68 Model Aviation III oi LdsCruces NM scratch-built Super Sleek Streek Johnny placed 23rd 1094 50 gym Thats pretty good
Edition: Model Aviation - 1978/07
Page Numbers: 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68
AIR SHOW TEAM STATUS REPORT Now barely year old AMA Air Show Team program boasts total 20 teams coming 1978 flying season 20 teams represent some 205 AMA members nine districts 13 states 12 active teams 1977 responsible promoting model aviation general public across country presenting over 232 performances before thousands pleased spectators sides educational informative flying dem onstrations original routines created volving highly skilled well-choreographed aerial ground acts elaborate sound costuming cases Besides hours practice build ing some Show Teams constantly working new ideas different types aircraft new acts entertain audiences sure mental telepathy two Show Teams have come up flying Big Macthe first designed Kelly Eberle Flying Dutchmen Aero Team Control Line International Toy Show Philadelphia last September second designed built Bob Roach Spirit America Air Show Team Radio Control 24th Annual Toledo Exposition Building flying beginnings Air Show Teams interest spacious new shopping malls now welcome team static displays teams averaged two five sta tic shows month thus giving good exposure creating interest aeromodeling during long non-flying winter During static display STARS Air Show Team North Star Mall San Antonio Texas random samplings interviews indicated over 25000 people visited various dis plays merchants mall indicated sharp rise modeling-related sales di rect result show Thats least ASTs effortsamong other rewards requests air shows mayor Lytle Texas Chamber Commerce representative Castroville Texas RC Club representative Tampico Mexico hobby shop owner Austin Texas representative Piper Aircrafts Agricul tural Division Its plain see interest model aviation Texas growing Air Show Teams help generous industry sponsors hold full pro grammed flying shows demonstrations mod el building classes lectures static shows interviews television radio model aeronautics promoted general newspapers cover ing events detail type equipment used kinds equipment needed build models future picture 50 show teams across country promoting model aviation new concept Academy has al ready received over 70 requests become AMA/H IA Air Show Teams Although qualifi cation requires great deal skill profession alism promotional ability hopes high ASTs will quadruple number per formance 78 Meanwhile following merely sam pling type response show teams have received date aeromodelers program helps publi cize hobby has brought great recrea tional enjoyment young old alike source great optimism view quickening pace American life esentative Gus Yatron Pennsylvania Congressional Record Model aviation much ticipated have provided us group men can work closely com ing events John Parker Chapter President American Business Clubs Reading Pennsylvania can assured future new members hobby will come out ranks because show J Davis President Reading Jaycees Inc Reading Pennsylvania next page Crowds what AMA Air Show Team Program aboutgives general public chance witness first-hand excitement chal lenge air-modeling mixture specialty aircraft such flying doghouse flying lawnmower flying flag plus scale conventional models makes well-rounded shows Picture exhibition put Florida Air Show Team AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President end Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 have undoubtedly stimulated terest hobby us T M Bermingham Pony Federation Chief Y Indian Guides Camden County New Jersey people attendance enjoyed show youngsters asked contact reference joining model club Sam Protto Chairman Twp Spring Festival Committee Reading Pennsylvania Never before have met people went out way help us Judith Dolan Field Producer KidsWorld Productions Miami Florida demonstration both entertain ing informative sure en joyed comments di rected us Jeanann Skoraszewski Media Boy Scouts Troop No 103 Fleetwood Pennsylvania pleasure produce two very fine segments Metro Magazine aired October 23rd November 13 1977 - segment approximate ly 15 minutes duration may add greatly enhanced Magazine program Charles J Adams Public Affiars Berks Broadcasting Co Reading Pennsylvania audience approximately 1000 captivated show personally re ceived untold number comments ac claiming performance Robert Hohenbrink Airport Mgr Delphos Airport Corp Fly-in everything youd expect good air showloops rolls steep dives precision flying dogfight. Denis Collins Sports Writer Miami Herald Miami Florida show delighted young young Fighter Forum Homestead Air Force Base obvious see effort pride team takes its performances professionalism displayed program received favorable comments both team planning committee CoL Harold V Walsh Commander New Jersey Air National Guard Atlantic City New Jersey received several telephone calls asking address noticed show ex cited comment almost anything else done day . gave great pleasure thousands people Alexis DuPont President Colonial Flying Corp Museum Inc Tough kenamon Pennsylvania put tremendous show inmates stunt flying acrobatics racing mock combat plus lot funny ma terial crash program Bruce Baker Recreation Milanaire Federal Correctional Institution Milan Michigan community added genuine type recreation both adults children also gave Girl Scouts leaders excellent experience through organ izational efforts sponsors Charles E Bartlett Mayor Bowling Green Ohio Board Directors MCARC has asked express its gratitude ganization agreeing participate program Air Show Family Day held benefit MCARC Monroe Karasik President Montgomery County Assoc Retarded Citizens Inc Silver Spring Maryland show team did magnificent job again year behalf Director Operations Major General Ellis would like express appreciation of us attended years picnic Major John R Lippolt Chief Personnel/Administration Headquarters United States Air Force Washington DC show always high- lights day appreciated encontinued page 61 Independently developed Tor Team purposes two Macs left RC version flown Spirit America Air Show Team Toledo OH above CL version flown Flying Dutchmen Aero Team Reading PA * ** *** ** *** * ** *** ** ** * *** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **I ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 DIDJA EVER STOP TO THINK Think puzzled archeologists future will dig up petrified model airplanes will probably puzzled over nested what ate Oh yesand reproduced course will have seen midair collision between two model planes THAT SURE MAKES LOT OF LITTLE ONES RELIGION ENTERS INTO MODEL BUILDING modeling friends surprised exclaiming quit trading hobby shop because religious differ ences shop owner worshipped moneyand broke FROM MY OWN EXPERIENCE Being poor certainly no disgrace sure heck inconvenient! ALASPOOR LASS wife thoughtless modeler com plained first met took outthen took inand now takes granted TOGETHERNESS CARRIED TOO FAR avid modeler bragged wife did everything together went through school together got mar ried raised three kids together went model club meetings together went Out flying together wentto hobby shops together spent fam ily money bunch new model equip mentthey went out got divorce together KEN WILLARD AND THE QUEEN MARY evening April 22nd banquet held aboard beautiful historic ocean liner Queen Mary dockside Long Beach California occasion KEN WILLARD could honored friends AMA Hobby Industry honor dignified Ken being inducted AMA MODEL AVIATION HALL OF FAME As AMA President very great pleasure representing entire member ship AMA presenting Ken plaque indicating considered among worthy modelers great country honor presentation doubly rich since done presence two other esteemed Hall Famers CARL GOLDBERG NAT POLK Ken Willards Evening fun things weve done long time Since Ken has great sense humor first part pro gram done form roast merriment present case cant quite place Ken writes very popular column RC Modeler magazine under title SUNDAY FLIER hand some guy featured cover October 76 issue Model Aviation magazine Congrulations nice guy KEN WILLARD PEOPLE ARE SURE HARD TO UNDERSTAND WEAK SIGNALS Toledo always run terrific raffle great RC confer ence year chancing off bunch ra dios such donated bunch generous manufacturers guess will never know winners serious just won 5-channel radio overheard him say Boy what waste money bought fifteen bucks worth raffle tickets took ONE win radio NEWSLETTERS RECEIVED IN BETTER SHAPE May issue MODEL AVIATION magazine offered suggestion sure folded no envelope newsletters arrival no postal damage YOUR RECEPTION OF THE SUGGESTION resulting SAFE ARRIVAL OF THE MAIL has EXCELLENT suggestion cinch corner folded newsletter piece Scotch tape instead staples stands reason tape nearly likely snag postal machines staples Proving wisdom have al ready received about 60 newsletters prepared way month EVERY ONE IN PERFECT SHAPE mailman just dropped off another bunch newslettersthe 12 taped suggested perfect shapeand ones just staple torn bad ly dedicated newsletter editors am sure put effort love masterpiece editing art ed enough want arrive good readable condition HAVE SPOKEN POSTAL SUGGESTION BRINGS NEW FRIEND As result postal suggestion May MODEL AVIATION magazine received very warm friendly informative letter RUSSELL MILLAR AMA 38453 Postal Service clerk San Angelo TX Millar described machines handle mail just troubles can gin strongly suggests clubs bundle newsletters other mass mailings bundles IN-TOWN OUT-OF-TOWN mail pieces mailed loose unbun dIed little support keep un wrinkled Bundling provides support least part trip wrinkled folded over letter natural jam damage AMAer Millar has another very good sug gestion urges club secretaries newslet ter editors contact local post offices talk mail handlers eagerness have make job easier will play right hands get mail its des tination better shape Millar also says might inquire mail hand lers workload lightest present mail time Besides being good guy offering us help postal problems Russell Millar some personal thanks offer us serve others through hob much appreciated might serve remind thank hobby/sport realize helping enjoy what IMPORTANT CHARTERED CLUB LIST want club mailing list contests exchange newsletters withthe May June issues MODEL AVIATION complete current list AN EARL WILSON QUOTE Seems us spend lifetime going bed sleepy get ting up INTENSE ACTIVITY INVOLVING AMA Please enjoy knowledge long active concerned sport/hobby groups entire world AMAs other-than-contest participation early part year has fantastic sometimes almost frantic AMA has represented large impressive display booth SOUTHWEST MODELERS SHOW Dallas january WRAMS SHOW White Plains NY February TOLEDO WEAK SIGNALS CONFERJuly1978 59 IEN WILLARD left inducted AMA MODEL AVIATION HALL OF FAME AMA President Johnny Clemens banquet Willards honor aboard Oueen Mary docked Long Beach CA ENCE Toledo OH course MACS SHOW Long Beach CA INTER NATIONAL MODELER SHOW Los Angel es April An AMA DISTRICT VII MEETING hosted great folks CARDS Club Lansing Michigan March 25th Along meeting banquet CARDS put EXPO Show beau tiful models April 1st date 495th RC SQUADRON again host AMA DISTRICT MEETING Westford MA feature District meeting induction long-timer BERT POND AMA HALL OF FAME CARDS 495th RC SQUADRON represent ative best chartered clubs AMA Both have outstanding leadership club spirit AMA District X Vice President JIM SCARBOROUGH hold DISTRICT X MEETING April 29th conjunction INTERNATIONAL MODELERS SHOW Los Angeles Further involvement AMA included attending COMMITTEE FOR INTER NATIONAL AEROMODELING Bureau meet ing FAI-World Paris March 30-31 JOHN CLEMENS JOHN WORTH LAIRD JACKSON multitude other meetings special interest groups var ious shows forth also required AMA representation During same period time AMA held NATIONALS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING Dallas January 21st AMA EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING Hous ton January 28th another COUNCIL MEETING February 18th Dulles Air port Washington DC still another COUNCIL MEETING aboard Queen Mary Long Beach April 21st AMA also involved HOBBY INDUSTRY OF AMERICA TRADE SHOW Houston Janu ary 27th through February 1st OUTSIDE OF ALL THAT AMA HASNT DONE MUCH LATELYIII GOOD GRIEFIII IT IS HARD TO HAVE FAITH business personal taxes must pay multitude forms paperwork must filled out prove facts following shakes faith Employers Quarterly Federal Tax Return needed filled out submitted about same time column needed go magazine just filled out tax form Form 941 found following instruc tions Please use form dont have form get Internal Revenue Service Office Now heck would know needed form didnt have form read instructions GOOD GOSH WE ARE ALL IN TROUBLE! trend modeling toward much larger scale modelsbut cars must use take flying site much sinaI lerI Darned poor planning Id say ARE THE GIANTS TAKING OVER Since mentioned much larger e like trend scale models previous paragraph thought few words comment would amiss guess BUD NOSEN has probably much fluence anyone movement toward popularity models around 100 inches span upward Bud manufactures ex cellent line large models plant Two Harbors Minnesota Two Harbors way small quiet community little east Duluth talked Bud Weak Signals Con ference Toledo again phone few minutes ago comments teresting First burst big-bird busi ness has required Nosen increase man ufacturing facility 7000 sq ft Second Bud says completely sold out rest year other words has hand orders can fill year next year doesnt mean out luck big-uns bag cause bunch manufacturers showing big planes WRAMS TOLEDO MACS Shows lot chatter being generated new popularity giant model planes Are safe Will influence insur ance unfavorably Will creat problems regarding flying sites Are really easier fly Will cost material hold number models built down will size thing stop will will courts insurance companies draw line tween AIRCRAFT MODEL AIR CRAFT things have little dull club meetings lately think would very interesting very progressive contribu tive form some club programs around bigplane problems knows what dis cussions YOU generate might help us solve new BIG problem talking Bud Nosen interested hearing him say concerned about trend toward larger heavier aircraft especially trend toward larger heavier engines said limiting designs planes could flown 60 engine wingspan about 100 inches would like consider problems created larger aircraft might like consider easier control cause cannot change direction attitude quite quickly smaller models can also trimmed fly little slower means ones us no longer have lightning reflexes youth could ac curately control beast other side coin tells us kinetic energy developed larger heavier machine could destructive An obvious fact large aircraft going crowd lets pray doesnt happen would probably strike people small model course smaller model would probably going faster sure lot things consid er IF YOU HAVE DEFINED OPINIONS would help certainly submit AMA VICE PRESIDENT YOUR DIS TRICT will find name address issue MODEL AVIATION section District Reports Contacting columnists particular interests ALL THE MODEL PUBLICATIONS would another way exchanging thoughts fellow fliers CLUB NEWS LETTER another fine way heard make sure club exchanging newslet ters other active clubs please always remember THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU BUILD INTO YOUR MODEL PLANE IS S-A-F-E T-YAND THE WAY YOU PRACTICE IT JUNIOR OFFICERSGOOD IDEA progressive Charter Clubs US FLYING DUTCHMEN AEROMODELERS Club Reading PA always gain something newsletter AIR MAIL time its reminder good move part club have JUNIOR OFFICER officers make sure young folks have voice possibly some projects own FLYING DUTCHMENS Junior President RICK GERMANN enjoyed report newsletter also en joyed spirited visit some Dutch men Toledo colorful bunchI MOST INTERESTING QUOTE FROM TV often-irreverent show ALL IN THE FAMILY Archie Bunker made interesting declaration said GOD dont make no mistakes got GOD THE WINGS OF AMA B LESS EM Lansing Michigan AMA District VII meeting EXPO Show ban quet spent some very pleasant moments couple angels know must angels because among active members WINGS WINGS stands Womens Inter-national Glider Soaring unique organization WINGS club made up members over country contrast usual form just local membership fact ladies active RC Soaring Glider participants also makes WINGS unique 20-some active members fliers contribute original idea forming WINGS cooked up Bar bara Robinson Karen Toebe Margaret Gill Barbara Henon SOAR Nats Lockport Illinois 1974 Most amazing fact hard enough keep local bunch together headed same direction hold group together scat tered over country unbelievable doing pair WINGS enjoyed getting visit Lansing past present officers club among prime movers organizers club KAREN TOEBE BARBARA ROBINSON great-gals belong WINGS also CARL TOEBE BOB ROBINSON belong CARDS Club Lansing OUTSTANDING AMAersl NEWSLETTER THAT COMMUNICATES newsletter MONMOUTH MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB over New Jer sey way always informative especially ad mire editor HENRY GOEDKOOP listing ALL AMA District II officers newsletter AMA member should know serves him contact case have suggestion question just plain ole ax grind Henry listed names addresses phone numbers about YOUR district GET HELP WITH ENDING MIKE NASSISE editor WING TIPS WING BUSTERS MAC Hanson MA ended May editorial effort way like said simply Keep nose up tail down ******all now****** 60 Model Aviation cant pg 58 Susan M Kenney VP Social Activities NASA Employees Club Washington DC past highlight picnic James C Borre Group Operations Sup Toys R Us Inc Beltsville Maryland Air Show certainly highlights picnic enjoyed everyone y Augustine Picnic Co-Chairman Computer Sciences Corporation Falls Church Virginia hundred four students able enjoy fine air show Kranning Dir Recreation Indiana Boys School Plainfield Indiana Im pleased people willing spend day working worthwhile cause Its highly commendable C L Todd Campaign Chairman United Way San Antonio Texas Already success story dedication men women Air Show Teams devoting own time money effort should applauded Thanks enthusiasm model aviation flying high AMA CLUB REPORT As December 31 1977 46 clubs now have memberships 100 Club 1330 0140 0329 0116 0575 0551 StateMembers Orange Coast RCCA374 Pioneer RCCIub IncCA324 DCRCMD260 BIRDS IncCA231 Valley Forge Signal SeekersPAi 94 Greater Pittsburgh Aero RCers PA162 VAi 60 CAiS 7 NJ 154 CA 1 43 VAi 42 TXi 41 CAi 39 0641 Tidewater RC Inc 0154 San Gabriel Valley RC League 0428 0122 0636 0623 0162 0617 0347South Shore RC 0371Signal Seekers RC 0188No Connecticut RC 0502Goodyear MAC 0218Suncoast Aeromodelers 0703Mid-Hudson RC Soc 0597Middle Tenn RC Soc 0247Chicagoland RC Modelers 0528 Tulsa Glue Dobbers Inc 0444 Blue Angels MAC 0340495thRCSquadron 0334 Prince Georges RC TXi 36 MAi 35 MIi 35 CTi 34 OHi 34 FL133 NY127 TNi 27 Inc ILi 26 OKi 25 NYi 24 MAi 23 MDi 19 0413Central Jersey RCNJi19 0163South Bay Soaring Soc CA-i 14 0455Long Island Drone SocNYii3 0285Ft Wayne Flying Circuits Inc INill 0773Arizona RCSoc IncAZlb 0156San Jose Wavemasters RC Inc CAi 10 0274Suburban Aero Club Chicago ILi 08 0667Milwaukee Flying ElectronsInc WIi 08 0143RCBees IncCAi 07 0179Pikes Peak RCCOi 07 0463Penn Ave RCSocietyNY107 0524Western Ohio RK SocOHi 07 0152San Fernando Valley RC Flyers CAi 06 0468Rochester Aeromodelers SocNYi 05 0649Radio Aeromodelers Seattle WAi 03 0383Twin City RCMN102 0263Palos Park RC ILiQi 0129Torrey Pines Gulls Glider Club 0338 Cape Ann RC Model Club 0877 Austin RC Assn No Clubs 775 385 135 36 46 Total Clubs CAi 00 MAi 00 TXi 00 No Members 0-24 25-49 50-74 75-99 i00& over 1377 Rockland County RC Cordova Model Masters Northern Virginia RC Richardson RC Club So Alameda County RCers Manned Spacecraft Center RC GOING TO THE HATS READ THE FINE PRINT Wait Until Get May Too Late annual event known National Model Airplane Championships worlds biggest model meet enjoyed hun dreds always some end up unhappy cases unhappiness caused taking time read avail able information events operate official entry form part prob lem complex full fine print natural tendency set aside lateror maybe never Yet fine print has evolved over years necessary evil order help bring order what adds up lot complex information Unfortunately things days entry form information has become complicated because few people cause problems ignoring common sense fairness concerning rights privi leges others Consequently has become necessary impose tight deadlines restrict some activities make kinds special rules normally needed other model meets Much detail necessary simply cause numbers people involved typ ically over 2000 counting contestants help ers relatives friends obvious communications problems dealing especially dispersed oyer huge airfield time event runs week problems involving what happening day day location location say National Meet also known Nats isa very complicated operation mostly very orderly enjoyable experience make effort informed Nats entry form offers wealth information particular attention called some details information have overlooked ignored someto eventual disappoint ment Some people example simply show up Nats expect able parti cipate contestants regardless arrival time Most however have learned advance en try mail far easier significantly cheaper Others depend upon so-called late entry Nats through know far expensive saddest sit uation involves person doesnt realize deadlines varying event event late entry possibleand until cutoff time day Nats entry form has exact schedule dead lines Cutoff times have experimented year year variations have ever made much difference Almost al ways someone shows up few minutes too late deadlines made late practi cal still manageable cutoff time sharp has way because experi ence over years has shown no matter what time picked some people tend wait until last minute considerable disruption headquarters operations much overtime work year special attempt has made make requirements easier contestants careful reading Nets entry form still necessary avoid surprise possible disappointment Nats has gotten worlds biggest model meet man ageable tight planning time de mands upon participants know dont have problems enjoy Nats thoroughly dont bother come informed often disappointed Disap pointment avoidable unnecessaryread fine print Note Nats entry forms expected available AMA HQ mid-May Send stamped self-addressed envelope get deadline advance entry mail July 3postmarked later AMA PETITION TO FCC IN FINAL PREPARATION AMA Frequency Committee con junction AMAs legal counsel finaliz ing draft AMA petition filed Federal Communications Commis sion purpose requesting new fre quencies radio control activities total 30 frequencies being request ed including current seven 72 MHz area AMA petition granted would see 72 MHz frequencies perhaps ad ditional 10 would also see up 11 30-42 MHz area perhaps some 222224 MHz region Furthermore FM would July1978 61 AST REPORT joyed FCC PETITIONContinued permitted RC frequencies might al obtain some frequencies region above 400 MHz Obtaining frequencies 3042 MHz area would permit relatively easy eco nomical conversion 27 MHz equipment latter would freed pre sent CB interference problems life equipment would extended indefinitely AMA petition currently being re viewed RC industry leaders AMA Fre quency Committee members insure com pleteness views final version expected end June will submitted FCC estimated about year may follow before positive action can expected normal timespan basics government procedures produce end result timetable about year beyond what AMA leaders hoped back 1976 AMA members successful con vincing FCC existing 27 MI-lz RC fre quencies should given over CB use since time new administration has taken over Washington FCC offi cials 76 no longer scene has caused delays AMAs campaign seek new RC frequencies Now however stage set ef fort expand potential RC activity AMA Frequency Conmittee Gpti mistic full text AMA petition will published soon ready present FCC DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Pqaer District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vm-Predsu Robert C Brodeor 405 Ma, SOreet Nashox NH 03060 Raymond Gibooleso 39 High Snreen Old Tow, ME 04468 Charles H Luansyd PO Box 428 West Groton MA 01472 Al Nosotnik 4 Benerty Plate Norwalk CT 06850 George Parker 7 Pasl Or. Lee MA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Boldoc Orion Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbx 6 Laorel Aw. Kitoery ME 03904 Seems though theres always another column due usually happens comes spring outside activity meetings Council meet ings Today writing April 19th finds way yet another meeting Executive touncil time Long Beach Convention Center California have day-long meeting time per mits visit MACS Show being held same location following week International Model Show Los Angeles Convention Center being ably han dled old friend Bill Northrop time wish again thank Doug AlIred performance job often thankless RC Contest Board member District I know has put lot time job filled outa lot return question naires RC Board has always aware problems hopes RC fraternity WARM HEARTFELTTHANKS DOUG John Papageorge modeler since fore time possible back Dooling days Speed now involved RC Pylon another wish thank ser vices AVP Western Massachusetts John has eliminated plans take British prize man-powered flight has working long time because prize has won Gossamer Con dor Johns plans entry utilized prize winner conso lation now John will save lot Monokote future modeling efforts THANK YOU JOHN FOR THESE PAST EIGHT YEARS OF WORK AND SUPPORT Art Everett tied election AVP Southern Maine Bill Wilbur has declined favor Bill order have time personal modeling efforts Art has probably done modelers area AVP per capita bas will continue support sport already planning couple meets up Portland Maine area THANK YOU ART EVERETT must continue ask inputs column have contest coming up can give 60 days lead time let know Most clubs using sheet club paper list contests interest members great idea Speaking club papers have recently heard coupl clubs has some growing pains will come meet both Maine New Hampshire summer pass along what may some helpful suggestions success ful club Thankfully dont have lot flying site problems District YET SUGGEST THAT ALL CLUB NEWS LETTERS USE LOGO OR HEADING ON THE PAPER WITH THE CLUB NAME AND ADDRESS THAT MAY BE USED too often writer club newsletter seems assume everyone reading knows whats go ing Try little different format use some different spacing newsletters new will mean lot club other interested readers New Jersey New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Strnnt Bayside NY 11361 Auxocian Viee-Preeidusts Pete Biandrini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Oxoid Fifield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12068 John Grine 6387 Badger Lockyort NY 14094 Cliff Montplaisir 17 Ronary Smnrir NJ 07901 Jack Samnsarco 2062 Emerson Ave union NJ 07083 James Sleoghter Chief Crafts & Hobbies uSAF/EuROPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd. Syrasase NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS may amount jumping gun bit feel urge expound upon pet projects ie getting out VOTE very well write off poor showing AMA-ers election polls resigned ly attributing member apathy degree disciple Cause Effect such disposition problem will strike representing resounding cop out thirst Truth will remain unassuaged As ruled unre lenting urge locate isolate ANSWERS having logic side have given great deal thought reason monu mental disinclination AMA members vote Presidents V-Ps other offi cers humble opinion ANSWER problem found area TIMING suggestion ventured equal humility rearrange calendar divorce polling period dues paying time though will cost way postage No matter emphatic ally stress membership mail ing ballot need await sending dues money vast majority failing-to-vote members will either wait long too late vote count blending lassitude feeling futili ty end up just sending money in62 Model Aviation Joe Beshar current President Society Antique Modelers SAM recently appointed Electroflight subcommittee Federation Aeronautique Internation- Cunneclicol S Maice achusetts e New Hampshire ale latter position Joe will provide U S Rhude Island e vermont inputs thinking concerning international rules electric motor powered models shown 020 Astro-powered 2channel Buzzard Bombshell 36 span Cannon Radio weight 10 oz Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flyer has some else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft super vising flying prevent accident possibilities surance premium say lets have elections around June July dues season November December District like over 5000 members 793 valid votes cast ALL candi dates last 1977 Presidential election Can apathy ANSWER? feel about us favor let know PLEASE! SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL AMA SHOW TEAM gratifying learn AMA HQ re ceiving requests Districts information other available assistance concerning organization conduct local Show Teams such teams better off context bene fits realized through activities Much greater coverage possible through increase number teams considering travel expense required lesser num ber journey greater distances within District too thrill watch ing local stars go through paces DISTRICT II QUESTIONNAIRE District II membership meeting distribute blank questionnaire forms attendance find input results helpful Forexample returned following meeting WRAM Show Bill McClure President HACK ENSACK VALLEY RIC FLYERSelicited following comments response ques tions concerning things accomplished AMA local national levels creased communication between local clubs informal non-pressure level Rigid ganization mandatory meetings usually turn off people cause hard feelings Bill following say about what felt AMA should national level drive AMA have large corporations sponsor shows contests finance activities return gain advertising ad vantages Sample Hitachi Circus-Circus AMA doesnt individual clubs will Lets get Gravy Train other sport does itgolf boat racing footballyou name us Marcel Favetta same club also re sponded opinion lot still remains area obtaining greater news media coverage modeling activities Marcel also say Unfortunately feel too members AMA insurance coverage think AMA needs united grass roots approach whereby clubs well individual modelers recognize existence fellow fliers both AMA non-AMA living nearby areas believe idea Associations great cause hobby fun peo ple involved GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio syloaota Vigna III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahe Road Dayton OH 45429 Aaaooiate Voe-Peeodeot Joe Eiben 5192 Edeohoroc Lyohuist OH 44124 Francis Flohany 504 21st 50. Vienna WV 26101 bird Jackson 523 Meadombrook St David PA 19087 Edward Wisser 1521 Samnit St McKeesport PA 15131 No District Ill report month Delaware rict totumbia land h Carolica IVVirgioja DISTRICT REPORT John Spaldeng District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellorbin Street Lonitam MD 20801 Aasocate Vice-Proidesta charles Foreman 609 Pohito Rd. Mechanimnille VA 23111 V 8111 Helms 800 Tyvola Road Ctsarlotte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 08 19809 John Preston 7012 Etnira Court Falls Chard, VA 22042 Russelt Sandusky 1122 Ptaa Circle Joppa MD 2108s Past Yacobacci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayetnenille NC 28301 Some years ago asked confirm appointment Bob Sifleet posi tion District IV representative Free Flight FAI Program Committee did confirm selection some knowledge commitment FF dis cipline particularly FAI Program successful contestant parti cipant FAI Program 15 years Time passed Bob worked Com mittee good reports activities Some three years ago Bob chance move rural location just across state line still flew same club went same meetings worked suburbs Baltimore general went Marylander opportunity move consulted with committee chairman would able go work program chairman independently agreed lYe miles did make much difference since work representation still effective District IV No committee concerned problem Bobs contri bution work considerable con structive Some months ago Jerry Barnette Fred ericksburg VA questioned letter con tinuing have words District III resident speaking District IV actually rather upset apparently inferred cheating Free Flighters persist ing allowing Bob work com mittee Mr Barnette volunteered three other gentlemen district replace Bob point raised valid point rule because manner used describe work Bob Sifleet certainly constructive did feel phone calls letters would clear air Mr Barnette persisted checked Bob Bob talked three Free Flighters suggested Mr Bar nette said contacted anyone interested job Under circumstances reaction just dismiss matter point ruleno matter unpleasant ly put So heres chance let District IV members make determination Should District IV continue make use Bob Sifleet member FF FAI Selection Program Committee should re lieve him find someone side state line replace him Send votes AMA HQ attn Mich eline Madison comments welcome Howard Crispin reports formation committee within Radio Control Clubs Virginia try organize judging district action seems necessary important contest health district country So Ive elected reprint Howards entire report held quarterly meeting Radio Control Clubs Virginia Saturday afternoona long four hour session large number subjects discussed prime items radio interference judging interference problem gone over Joe Caporaletti PWRC Chuck Foreman intent concerned exhaust legal means solving problem Judging thoroughly exposed John would like assistance through column possible trying work out something sole struggle part named committee work Chuck Buhi Tidewater RC John Pres ton NVRC myself Rivanna RCC problem judging solution will explored two levelsregional state through RCCVa District IV AMA VPs assistance Shortly dissertation will mailed competitively active clubs outlining proposal detail inter im would like exposure summary 1 Form District IV judges group pro vide cadre personnel work Pattern Scale Sport Biplane competition 2 method recruiting people method suggested have active club subsidize minimum two people two would turn obliged work home club contests plus least other competition during season would also required attend seminar held judging skills judges would scheduled elected coordinator cause least inconvenience best utilization 3 Training information would hopefully relayed AMA publication Model Aviation some organized manner least seminar would held annually some central location 4 intent proposal fill urgent need district pre sently being filled national other regional activity 5 clubs interested working gether make program go should correspond views members committee prior 8 July 1978 date RCCVa meets would like able come August 26 District IV meeting say moving forward Members addresses Charles E BuhI 557 Princess Anne Rd Virginia Beach VA 23457 Howard Crispin Jr 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 John D Preston 7012 Elvira Ct Falls Church VA 22042 Initial approval delegates RCCVa obtained proposal will go clubs month Virginia will need help Sincerely Howard Crispin Jr Sec retary RCCVamore over July1978 63 Thank Howard John Chuck interest lets hope clubs get behind effort think should include Precision Aerobatics both Control Line Radio Write ideas Howard Dont forget plan Second Annu al District IV AMA meeting scheduled August 26 1978 Mechanicsville near Richmond Va Lots interesting things see hear later. Test flew B25 twin Webra 40s flaps retracts bomb drop last Sunday As Bishop said widow o Eeeeel! Alabama 0 Florida gia isoippi ro Rico VSouth Carolina eosee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 Sooth 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Aaodat Vic-Prsidnto John Bryson 400 Cooncil Cir. P0 8oo 1355 Tupelo MS 38801 Ridrad E Jackson 107 Whire Brad. Sanrnrerville SC 29403 Cirris Sober 5941 Wairer Road Columbus GA 31904 Aestrar Johoron 932 Banyao Dr. Deli-ap Bead FL 33444 Jim Lrkin 3252 Monte dOre Drive Hoooer AL 35216 Lujo Rodriguez 0-10 5th Sc Ent. Villa Rica Bapairron Puerto Rico 00619 John Workman 5321 Onercon Road Nastroille TN 37220 pretty girl Mississippi sends pic tures regularly permitting report happenings Meridian Mrs Mary Corbin wife Ray Corbin works Meridian MS Post Office important flier area sent snap Meridi club members recent air show Shown Harold Watson Bill Clay Mickey Thomp son Buddy Duerin have some other pictures air show can feature later Recently Birmingham ground broken Air Museum full sized air craft city fathers showed up including Mayor Vann ceremonies Birmingham Aeromodelers member Pat Hollack donated model RC Pietennol new museum Pictured club president Gary Tata sciore admiring model plane air pioneer Glenn Messer honored US Post Office last year pioneer flights carrying mail 20s Dont forget YOUR club wants some free national publicity send pic tures well run Club-of-the-Month DISTRICT V CLUB OF THE MONTH club featured once before 1974 old AMA monthly mailing AMA News Bob Sue Crysler beginning GCRC again now much larger finer AMA chartered club four years ago want present Gold Coast Radio Controllers Delray Beach Florida Mr Art Johnson AMA Associate VP State Florida newsletter editor has sent formation recent years GCRC has mushroomed busiest prestigious AMA clubs south Florida ONLY District V has OFFICIAL AMA show team Heres photo last year splendid show team L-R Irv Allison Ernie Kraft Terry Richter Art Johnson Mario Yederlinic Ben Roosen Bob Kitoon little airplanes lined up match other show team performs over gets great local publicity year GCRC features widely alded Gold Coast RC Jamboree Scale contoot zof rintvon vieni anoc rI W-rld War Scale oere last year-s winners L le Terry Richter Wayne Ripple Ray Colelli Lee Robinson Mario Yederlinic Jack Phaler year 1978 just finished another Jamboree WW Sport Scale 1st Ray Colelli Mario Yederlinic again Bob Temple Golden Age Scale Mr Bob Temple won first Gary Pal teer Bob Kitson Blue Max Fun Fly Terry Richter Ray Colelli Jerry Sto loff Shown above snap hero Mr Art Johnson AVP Florida big fat P-38 which flies equally well engine know because said did newsletter OK Dont drop Art. 64 Model Aviation twc ,,,, Yederlinic L Bob Kitsuri rsq piano club VP owns manufacturing busi ness Florida Bob gifted dental surgeon operates little Waco constantly auy LaOVIC 5.liGliULtO Johnson doing nice job helping Art newsletter relaxes flattening crashed models after fly-in above equloment .ire Pat above model plane working hard re cent contest doing paper work Cindy Bill Anger scoring RC Pattern flights cards Charlotte Johnson registrar Sally Yed erlinic refreshment committee Illinois 0 Indiana S Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Assoolans Vce-Pessdeot Danid S Ahlbarg 734 Acadia Rd. Valyaraiso IN 46382 Roger Geers 729 N 22nd St Dainty IL 62301 Robert GdI 216 Stately Lane Springfield IL 62704 Frank L Hughes 709 NE 44sf Sr Kansas City MO 64116 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr. Leuington KY 40504 Robert C Stagner 1828 Seiters Dr. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 PIrillip Sailinan 3021 Spring Valley Cr. Anderson IN 46011 Column time again last snow gone green grass coming flying fields being rolled few airplanes have up mall static shows scheduled went Bloomington IL last March 18 Sentral Illinois Radio Society SIRS club show excellent airplanes displayed several good enough competition Toledo Chicago Expo tried con vince seemed reluctant compete larger shows did see couple Toledo believe Jim Wat son placed Pylon Racer hope will bring few airplanes up Expo next October weekend went Rockford IL Rock Valley RC Flyers club show Cher ryvale Mall week after attend Executive Council meeting Peoria IL has mall show next weekend will about yearI have get some work done airplanes home Rockford show huge success sixth have has grown six contestants first time well over 100 now flying demonstration put before mall opened cluded big Du-Bro cardboard model heli copters other RC models newsletters receive comes Louisville Radio Control Club Ker ry Coyle secretary wrote up idea club worth repeating Ill copy directly newsletter Hey old timers LRCC Have noticed what has happening club past two years First new members sit over corner start talking everyone would listen building sailplane coming out Cheno weth Park fly Ed Tasman talked bearded friend going local pond try sailing foam boats Sunday afternoon people learned what Ed known long timesailing can fun Now several us have purchased dune buggies run around yards have nothing else What does have old timers go Floyds Fork week two get couple hours good old boyswell maybe nothing hope everything Because great interest radio con trol everything last 10 years almost anything have interest can oper ated little boxes flag Which brings point such variety interest club now would foolish take advantage Beginning year will let various groups club sponsor meet ings during summer months meet ings will held sites demon strations explanations can given interested particular field terest Everyone attendance will given chance fly drive sail whatever being demonstrated dont have particular inter est subject meeting month normal business will taken care abbreviated meeting monthly site Everything will spelled Out newslet ter before meeting feel site meetings will help everyone club understand what turns everyone else might see something didnt know could much fun Sounds like excellent program spread interest information belong Fox Valley Aero Club St Charles IL Most members RC fliers also have Control Line Free Flight fliers too club going have two asphalt runways put 16 feet wide 200 feet long hope have pictures next month Inwa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesuta nnsn VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris Dintrict VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Avenue Moscatine IA 52761 Asacciat c-Presider5a James 0 Clark RN 3 Cedar Rapds IA 52401 Prank Morrsssey 14100 W Perk Ace. New Berlin WI 53151 Tim Prow 11267 Saur Sterling Heighta MI 49078 Win Rohrnn 4494 Tanglewood Troil St Joseph MI 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Hoseerd Woyrse 1709 7th 5L NE. Rodnester MN 55901 Wayne Veuger 38235 Castle Ronrsiis MI 48174 District VII East Meeting now tory want thank Lansing CARDS hospitality also congratulate ability sponsor put gether EXPO II AMA meeting unfortunate weather didnt cooperate Im sure would have people take part models excel lent banquet super unfor tunate very few Control Line models displayed Will EXPO Ill same During AMA meeting discussion flying safety insurance problems costs held imperative concern ourselves safety model aviation becoming more costly obtain surance75c 1975 over $250 1978 best way hold down costs reduce claims means improved FLYING SAFETY Another item discussed re districting lower Michigan District Ill AMRCC Michigan very much favor proposal effect has forwarded AMA HQ members Executive Council asked Wayne Yeager some research other clubs obtain feelings this time have very little said against item will certainly come up April Coun cil Meeting against pro posal either club individual would like hear fortunate enough have seventh president AMA seated same banquet table Kenneth Held served AMA some time ago interest still very keen real pleasure meet him wife quite time discussing old Joe Ott kits also got meet Karen Toebe Vice Pres ident WINGS husband Carl WO MEN INTER-NATIONAL GLIDER SOAR ING very fine group ladies en couraging participation women sport Lila Stamm president Joan Nolte secretary-treasurer Anyone inter ested becoming part up-and-coming organization can contact Karen 6128 Marscot Dr Lansing Ml 48910 Ladies chance become member fine spirited group dont fly can join am sure would welcome support Just received nice letter Blue Eagles RC Show Team Webster MN Jim Taylor manager out sticks need show put let Jim know can write him RR 1 Box 167C Webster MN 55088 unable make infamous Toledo Conference did get good report some local club members lucky enough make show may already know Lansing CARDS presented AMA Award Excellence feel award has earned just handed July1978 65 picture illustrates variety Scale models recent Jamboree Karen Toebe WINGS VP Johnny Clem ens AMA President out group selected CARDS basis example leadership abili ty creativity attitude have set example should proud Dis trict VII deserving award happy make possible receive wish could have make presentation month would like introduce Bill Rohring Associate Vice President Michi gan Bill has pilot since 16 graduate University Michigan spent some time Air Force discharged 1st Lieutenant has flown sev eral different planes including B-25 C-46 His modeling experience goes back 1940 has done types Rub ber Power RC Bill regular contestant Glider contests holds LSF Level II Bill member EAA NSS serves AMA Leader Member AVP Bill lives St Joseph MI operates Rohring Clothing area need some new threads give Bill call Ill bet can fix up again fortunate have concerned dividual serve District VII Bill member past president Whirlwinds South western Michigan Arkansas siana Menico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District viii Vice-President 2933 Blanlrenship Wichita Falls IX 76308 Aasooats vico-Preddent Buzz Averitl 9117 La Barranna NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Suipluar LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohane Dr. N Lirnie Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Boo 545 Ridardson TX 75090 Just got home San Antonio ARCS hosted district meeting RC conjunction contest good crowd dinner meeting am sure meeting Mexican dinner brought people out re servations 120 believe came did enjoy meeting hope able explain some workings AMA aired some problems may have brought light methods get things done utilizing AMA channels Clif Hill ARCS thanks hosting gave chance meet old friends greet new friends district AMA display booth getting work out has Ard Enid OK missed show because shipping delay scheduled Wichita Falls Hous ton keep being disappointed check early its use hope delays kept minimum did get San Antonio meeting have problem question just need know something dont sit itdrop line Let try help Ill assist can cant Ill find out best put writing way should no misunderstanding will getting around district again contests year Dont yet know will going Distance has bearing Ac writing plan Abllene June 10-11 Oklahoma City April 29-30 Dallas Richardson possibly Fort Worth May 7 So look next contest go could able make will contests district miss district look Lake Charles Nats Once again some people complaining about Nats being back yard Now jumping Nats Committee dont come up site think appointing committee will come up site satisfy another committee put off someone else As far am concerned member Nats site committee need find site write HQ about site will checked out HQ Nats Committee sites will considered sitting duff trying get another committee wont get done may ease conscience thats am happy Lake Charles will host Nats 1978 Lake Charles central sitesouthern central District VIII will force hospitality south central city outdoes northern site have Only suggestion can make what John Embry Bo Hinch rest LARKS did Act yourself find site like maybe will un happy instead See LAKE CHARLES 1978 NATS tolorado 0 Kansas 0 Nebraska h Dakota 0 South Dakota ixWyonunt DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-Presidest 105 Walds Circle Believije NE 68005 Asuociate Vjce-Pnesdenna C5rartes Brannon 2220 Marirrosa Bred. Casper WY 826Cr Gerald Oeneuu 6464S Andes Praco Aruora Co 80016 Mao Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SO 57350 Lonnie Kroeber 1754 S 9th Fargo ND 58102 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NE 68104 Jim OReitty 4760 N Barrio Wrdnira KS 67220 Last month column started out trip Sioux City talk about snow Since has rained Chuck Brannon AVP Wyoming reports rain wind condi tions During last month have privileged go Sioux Falls SD Washing ton DC twice Lincoln NE places around Omaha/Council Bluffs area During next three weeks stops sched uled Denver CO Long Beach CA Wichita KS sure will nice weather clears up can start being busy Sioux Falls trip prompted Donovans 12th Annual Model Airplane Show number categories including gas-powered tractors RC cars rockets Control Line mod els Scale models helicopters trains doll houses Radio Control models club dis plays represented club display concept appealing gives excellent opportunity re view club scrapbooks full press clippings wide variety promotional ideas An excellent idea comes Donovan Radio Control Club South Dakota group club logo reproduced line drawing sheet paper complete structions mailing address coloring contest colored entries mailed displayed restaurants stores over town Hundreds state-wide entries came 50 finalists dis played various times club 66 Model Aviation lay plane Show Sioux Falls Bill Rohring Dist VII Associate VP Some Flying Eagles Sioux Falls club display winners veroon Marpnam flis elemaster Note club logo used coloring contest First place winners top L-R Pat Corrigan Ed Prohaska Lowayne Godsen Darrell Simmer bottom L-R Scott Boettcher John Ross Rod Anderson Mark Toban next Executive Council meeting Long Beach seems natural take advantage opportunity stop Den ver gives chance meet AMA members district officers area Jer ry Deneau AVP-CO has arranged meet ings leave Denver two days want take time early say thank opportunity Jerry Denver clubs enthusiasm courtesy Input some items next Council agenda seem recurring topics First budgetldues review possibility dues increase first six years may enough will always open constructive thoughts fi nances Redistricting Nats sites permanent site museum FAI team selection com mittees also perpetual topics Thoughts subjects others welcome send club newsletters viewpoints topics such above please dont stop assured letter well read appreciated Reminder districts table top display available use Remember ap preciate club emblems decals patches put display District meetings should forgotten Contact Paul Kegel Fargo Jerry Deneau Denver Both meetings next October Sioux Falls SD has expressed interest hosting meeting next spring look ing Kansas location future get-to gether Congratulations Mike Olsen Fargo ND new member Speed Advisory Committee Arirto 0 taliloriri 0 Hw,i x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 25111 Armour Lane Redoods Beach CA 90278 Associate Vico-Presideets Rolsor Barnes 98-1080 Komo Mai Once Aiea HI 96701 Glen, Canter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alec Shisolm 1100 West Share Fresno CA 93711 Ed Hagenlin 2751 N Canpbell Aeenoe Tureon AZ 85719 J0h, Pond 4269 Syoko Circle Seas Jose CA 95136 Betty Strean 3723 Soawden Acenue Long Beach CA 90808 GrangerWilliarns 181 Pasenee Street San MarcosCA 92069 appears Executive Council going have take another look dues crease proposed passed winter ses sion Since action insurance figures 1978 have come news bad Its going cost AMA $250 per member provide coverage Several things must realized Besides insurance rate increase have increase rent Furthermore employees permanent staff HQ need raise least keep inflation also get raise course zero ad ded zero dollars doesnt impact budget too heavily Seriously some changes must made AMA will become insolvent doesnt require math major figure out Junior Senior membership $300 bargain $250 goes insurance company Take away 1 3c mailing license youve got little left area bears investigating Furthermore $300 approved increase Open dues barely covers huge jump insurance rates 1978 based 1977 dues few words 1978 huge deficit year looks like $300 increase going have reconsidered reserve fund rapidly shrinking time has come bite bullet raise dues level will insure continuance AMA Been busy month since last report Besides working AMA booth San Gabriel Valley RC Flyers mall show attend ed couple specially-called meetings safety seems field county prop erty thus open public no vice flier veteran flier rub elbows problem novice rule has ready-tofly model has no knowledge fly Hes apt fuel attempt takeoff over head someone head doesnt know what frequency control let alone meaning frequency SGVFs attempting work out some thing kind people can con trolled public property Pylon flying al being studied eye putting some workers safer position also found time attend meeting South Bay Airmasters largely U-Control oriented club meeting conducted President Paul Walker ran several fa miliar faces including Lonnie Cope flies lot Indoor says various cate gories fliers cant mix know Utah State Aeromodelers have branches acti vity club separate vice-presi dents division Besides above activity found time get back Boston 82nd running famous marathon accepted entry managed complete good time As soon arrived back Los Angeles seemed attended Ex ecutive Council meeting Long Beach meeting taking place day after ing written Ill report May report Ive approved appointment famed Combat flier Charlie Johnson FAI Combat team selection committee com mittee set up provide guidelines team selection methods coordinate FAI Combat matters general Im still need names AVP re placement Arizona Ive received couple would like sos can have large selection Anybody interested THERMALS Alaska o ana or roqlcn XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Assodate Vice-Presideeta Al Cslner 1807 Seen Elm Pocatello ID 83201 SImon Once. Rt 1 Soc 48 Boadejew MT 59015 Clarence C Naught Rt 5 Soc 16 Coca dAlene ID 83814 Ed McCullough 535 S 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Reao 26808 Done Court Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Street Redmond WA 98052 month will pass some helpful hints will use club have others fall same vein let know will use fu ture best ideas has used successfully recently will help ev ery clubs pocketbook origin idea known Strat-O-Bats Boeing Hawks have used very successfully year us aware high cost tro phies especially comes time put contest fun fly other activity nice awards desirable uncommon spend hundreds dollars trophies single event Howard Phillips president Boeing Hawks has developed idea recycling trophies science Basically idea obtain trophies people no longer interested keeping using modeling activities Howard has gone step further just getting modelers clean out closets Last month Howard put notices company paper local newspap er asking anyone having trophies willing give good cause call him explained non-profit club engaged modeling activities kinds trophies needed response terrific Howard now has upward 250 trophies basement has lot stor ies tell about activity maybe some time can get him relate some best ones us Howard interchanges parts cleans up puts new plates trophies come up usable items groups events ready go About biggest expense plate occa sional new topstill fraction cost new trophies Some has received 36 high some silver cups addition common types does work Quite well Some peo ple object some having mixed types tro phies table give-away time display home no way tell what others looked like small amount work involved can done incentive Give try sup ply immense Some people district occasionally have trouble something ask AMA HQ number incidents hear about has dropped nil last three years once something does go wrong some ideas help things dont go right First prevention requesting things HQ put thing want asking separate piece paper AMA HQ big operation spread Out number rooms combine lot things letter makes things complicated takes time HQ same thing goes questions asking Split up topics put different pieces paper Also important sure name address piece paper just envelope Second dont get some kind swer three weeks follow up quiry specific Tell what asked Give much information can Remember some times year mail comes HQ trunk loads Lastly follow-up doesnt get re sponse call HQ West Coast before 8 AM will cost less buck will before 11 AM call sure specific about what calling about Remember work load split up segments subject handled people fails call district Vice President July1978 67 JUNIO FLIGHT / ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 AMA INDOOR POSTAL WINNERS CEILING HOPPER CONTEST DRAWS GOOD ENTRIES ENGLISH BROThERS WIN 1ST & 3RD IN RI STICK AND Nt GLIDER EVENT ENDS IN TIE Some very good times sent con testants Academys first Indoor Postal Contest youngsters 16 under 33 entrants Stick event 23 Glid er times adjusted 35 feet ceil ing differences using NIMAS fudge factor Graham Davitt 14 Bramhope Leeds England won Stickevent fine flight 645 35 feet flying EZB own design Collin DiMalo 14 Los Angeles CA second 603 flying very light EZB 30 feet Ian Davitt 16 took third 620 35 feet Glider event tie resulted David Turgeon 11 San Diego CA two-flight total 466 seconds under 22 4 ceiling total J001 West 15 Simsbury CT 583 under 35 both result ing adjusted scores 583 Graham Davitt England scored again third 514 David flew modified Whitman Easy Joel Renger Boxy Grahams glider own design time all-balsa model plastic prop 4000 feet above sea level Johnny dad fly half-time show during NMSU bastketball games Hey Now isnt something wish congratulate everyone en tered lots other good flights complete story will next sue AMA OUTDOOR FF CONTEST ENDS MAY 31 Finish up flights send times Ed Whitten end June inclusion Academys SPRING EARLY BIRD Free Flight Postal Contest VINTAGE AEROS NEW BEGINNERS MODEL BUILDING & FLYING PROGRAM Hey gang good things coming way VINTAGE AERO model kit manufac turing firm New Jersey really interested helping us has developed complete low-cost package clubs schools new program one-shot deal de signed help beginners progress Junior modelers program has tested 4-H groups $15 bulk pack consists materials plans instructions 15 Mini Square Things well-written very useful structors Guide covers setting up course building flying contests several display sheets basic aerodynamics Eagle Award Certificates Merit modeler four Vintage Aero kits advanced models contest prizes VINTAGE AERO well helping groups sponsor contests 13 Miniprofile scale models especially like Nesmith Cougar prestigious Glastonbury Connecticut Modelers has scheduled first formal event June 18th contest Models may scratch-built Miniprofile kits Other manufacturers will possibly join offer kits similar manner certainly hope Progress VINTAGE AEROs program will reported Earl VanGorder Flying Models magazine new column begin ners Junior modelers told things catching Well give word latest doings JUNIOR FLIGHT too about kids taking sue favorite teachers school asking him get touch Phil Koopman Vintage Aero 1 Glen Tenafly NJ 07670 201-568-7955 Vintage Aero does sell retail bulk pack ages available hobby shops can purchased directly institutions RON WILLIAMS NEW BOOK heres something else right down alley hardcover book published Simon & Schuster introduces INDOOR building flying will take step wonderful step way youngsters simplest beginning model through Easy Bs Pennyplanes Manhattans experts International Class FAI microfilm job coming book first mentioned March 1976 issue STAR SKIPPERS Ive watched its progress everything cov ered will beautifully clear drawings full instructions fascinating anecdotes let what modeling fraterni ty about What relief will newcomers ask questions roll motor stick tube See book pour microfilm See book Yes indeed Ill recommend new book just way recommended John Kauf manns FLYING HAND LAUNCHED GLID ERS published William Morrow & Co Ive seen lot model airplane how-to books day two far can fully recommend others try cover too much result fail cover anything adequately BUILDING THE GUMDROP Once again wed like mention can receive complete set series appeared over past several months build really good SRPSM Simple Rub ber Powered Stick Model Its name course Gumdrop would make very good club school project just self youre way out boondocks Just send Ed Whitten SOc coin stamps cover Xeroxing mailing costs OBJETS DART Speaking Ron Williams reminds us should tell during entire month March several Indoor models exhibition works art indeed Allan Stone Gallery New York City What kind models Indoor Flying Scale Indoor Endurance types Now art galleries business sell pieces art Yes four sold Interestingly very tractive Scale models went unsold Three shim mering microfilm models two FAIs Baby ROG Manhattan Formula Cab sold models displayed sold flown often FAI having flown 30 minutes Manhattan Rons famous Yeloise sold highest amount $600 Weve always known good quality models combination exquisite work manship intrinsic beauty Now have another reason keeping out rafters collectors items sold its own glass case things beauty enjoyed long long time lit tle sad however artistic attri bute flight has denied Thats guys gals see next month 68 Model Aviation III oi LdsCruces NM scratch-built Super Sleek Streek Johnny placed 23rd 1094 50 gym Thats pretty good
Edition: Model Aviation - 1978/07
Page Numbers: 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68
AIR SHOW TEAM STATUS REPORT Now barely year old AMA Air Show Team program boasts total 20 teams coming 1978 flying season 20 teams represent some 205 AMA members nine districts 13 states 12 active teams 1977 responsible promoting model aviation general public across country presenting over 232 performances before thousands pleased spectators sides educational informative flying dem onstrations original routines created volving highly skilled well-choreographed aerial ground acts elaborate sound costuming cases Besides hours practice build ing some Show Teams constantly working new ideas different types aircraft new acts entertain audiences sure mental telepathy two Show Teams have come up flying Big Macthe first designed Kelly Eberle Flying Dutchmen Aero Team Control Line International Toy Show Philadelphia last September second designed built Bob Roach Spirit America Air Show Team Radio Control 24th Annual Toledo Exposition Building flying beginnings Air Show Teams interest spacious new shopping malls now welcome team static displays teams averaged two five sta tic shows month thus giving good exposure creating interest aeromodeling during long non-flying winter During static display STARS Air Show Team North Star Mall San Antonio Texas random samplings interviews indicated over 25000 people visited various dis plays merchants mall indicated sharp rise modeling-related sales di rect result show Thats least ASTs effortsamong other rewards requests air shows mayor Lytle Texas Chamber Commerce representative Castroville Texas RC Club representative Tampico Mexico hobby shop owner Austin Texas representative Piper Aircrafts Agricul tural Division Its plain see interest model aviation Texas growing Air Show Teams help generous industry sponsors hold full pro grammed flying shows demonstrations mod el building classes lectures static shows interviews television radio model aeronautics promoted general newspapers cover ing events detail type equipment used kinds equipment needed build models future picture 50 show teams across country promoting model aviation new concept Academy has al ready received over 70 requests become AMA/H IA Air Show Teams Although qualifi cation requires great deal skill profession alism promotional ability hopes high ASTs will quadruple number per formance 78 Meanwhile following merely sam pling type response show teams have received date aeromodelers program helps publi cize hobby has brought great recrea tional enjoyment young old alike source great optimism view quickening pace American life esentative Gus Yatron Pennsylvania Congressional Record Model aviation much ticipated have provided us group men can work closely com ing events John Parker Chapter President American Business Clubs Reading Pennsylvania can assured future new members hobby will come out ranks because show J Davis President Reading Jaycees Inc Reading Pennsylvania next page Crowds what AMA Air Show Team Program aboutgives general public chance witness first-hand excitement chal lenge air-modeling mixture specialty aircraft such flying doghouse flying lawnmower flying flag plus scale conventional models makes well-rounded shows Picture exhibition put Florida Air Show Team AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President end Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 have undoubtedly stimulated terest hobby us T M Bermingham Pony Federation Chief Y Indian Guides Camden County New Jersey people attendance enjoyed show youngsters asked contact reference joining model club Sam Protto Chairman Twp Spring Festival Committee Reading Pennsylvania Never before have met people went out way help us Judith Dolan Field Producer KidsWorld Productions Miami Florida demonstration both entertain ing informative sure en joyed comments di rected us Jeanann Skoraszewski Media Boy Scouts Troop No 103 Fleetwood Pennsylvania pleasure produce two very fine segments Metro Magazine aired October 23rd November 13 1977 - segment approximate ly 15 minutes duration may add greatly enhanced Magazine program Charles J Adams Public Affiars Berks Broadcasting Co Reading Pennsylvania audience approximately 1000 captivated show personally re ceived untold number comments ac claiming performance Robert Hohenbrink Airport Mgr Delphos Airport Corp Fly-in everything youd expect good air showloops rolls steep dives precision flying dogfight. Denis Collins Sports Writer Miami Herald Miami Florida show delighted young young Fighter Forum Homestead Air Force Base obvious see effort pride team takes its performances professionalism displayed program received favorable comments both team planning committee CoL Harold V Walsh Commander New Jersey Air National Guard Atlantic City New Jersey received several telephone calls asking address noticed show ex cited comment almost anything else done day . gave great pleasure thousands people Alexis DuPont President Colonial Flying Corp Museum Inc Tough kenamon Pennsylvania put tremendous show inmates stunt flying acrobatics racing mock combat plus lot funny ma terial crash program Bruce Baker Recreation Milanaire Federal Correctional Institution Milan Michigan community added genuine type recreation both adults children also gave Girl Scouts leaders excellent experience through organ izational efforts sponsors Charles E Bartlett Mayor Bowling Green Ohio Board Directors MCARC has asked express its gratitude ganization agreeing participate program Air Show Family Day held benefit MCARC Monroe Karasik President Montgomery County Assoc Retarded Citizens Inc Silver Spring Maryland show team did magnificent job again year behalf Director Operations Major General Ellis would like express appreciation of us attended years picnic Major John R Lippolt Chief Personnel/Administration Headquarters United States Air Force Washington DC show always high- lights day appreciated encontinued page 61 Independently developed Tor Team purposes two Macs left RC version flown Spirit America Air Show Team Toledo OH above CL version flown Flying Dutchmen Aero Team Reading PA * ** *** ** *** * ** *** ** ** * *** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **I ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 DIDJA EVER STOP TO THINK Think puzzled archeologists future will dig up petrified model airplanes will probably puzzled over nested what ate Oh yesand reproduced course will have seen midair collision between two model planes THAT SURE MAKES LOT OF LITTLE ONES RELIGION ENTERS INTO MODEL BUILDING modeling friends surprised exclaiming quit trading hobby shop because religious differ ences shop owner worshipped moneyand broke FROM MY OWN EXPERIENCE Being poor certainly no disgrace sure heck inconvenient! ALASPOOR LASS wife thoughtless modeler com plained first met took outthen took inand now takes granted TOGETHERNESS CARRIED TOO FAR avid modeler bragged wife did everything together went through school together got mar ried raised three kids together went model club meetings together went Out flying together wentto hobby shops together spent fam ily money bunch new model equip mentthey went out got divorce together KEN WILLARD AND THE QUEEN MARY evening April 22nd banquet held aboard beautiful historic ocean liner Queen Mary dockside Long Beach California occasion KEN WILLARD could honored friends AMA Hobby Industry honor dignified Ken being inducted AMA MODEL AVIATION HALL OF FAME As AMA President very great pleasure representing entire member ship AMA presenting Ken plaque indicating considered among worthy modelers great country honor presentation doubly rich since done presence two other esteemed Hall Famers CARL GOLDBERG NAT POLK Ken Willards Evening fun things weve done long time Since Ken has great sense humor first part pro gram done form roast merriment present case cant quite place Ken writes very popular column RC Modeler magazine under title SUNDAY FLIER hand some guy featured cover October 76 issue Model Aviation magazine Congrulations nice guy KEN WILLARD PEOPLE ARE SURE HARD TO UNDERSTAND WEAK SIGNALS Toledo always run terrific raffle great RC confer ence year chancing off bunch ra dios such donated bunch generous manufacturers guess will never know winners serious just won 5-channel radio overheard him say Boy what waste money bought fifteen bucks worth raffle tickets took ONE win radio NEWSLETTERS RECEIVED IN BETTER SHAPE May issue MODEL AVIATION magazine offered suggestion sure folded no envelope newsletters arrival no postal damage YOUR RECEPTION OF THE SUGGESTION resulting SAFE ARRIVAL OF THE MAIL has EXCELLENT suggestion cinch corner folded newsletter piece Scotch tape instead staples stands reason tape nearly likely snag postal machines staples Proving wisdom have al ready received about 60 newsletters prepared way month EVERY ONE IN PERFECT SHAPE mailman just dropped off another bunch newslettersthe 12 taped suggested perfect shapeand ones just staple torn bad ly dedicated newsletter editors am sure put effort love masterpiece editing art ed enough want arrive good readable condition HAVE SPOKEN POSTAL SUGGESTION BRINGS NEW FRIEND As result postal suggestion May MODEL AVIATION magazine received very warm friendly informative letter RUSSELL MILLAR AMA 38453 Postal Service clerk San Angelo TX Millar described machines handle mail just troubles can gin strongly suggests clubs bundle newsletters other mass mailings bundles IN-TOWN OUT-OF-TOWN mail pieces mailed loose unbun dIed little support keep un wrinkled Bundling provides support least part trip wrinkled folded over letter natural jam damage AMAer Millar has another very good sug gestion urges club secretaries newslet ter editors contact local post offices talk mail handlers eagerness have make job easier will play right hands get mail its des tination better shape Millar also says might inquire mail hand lers workload lightest present mail time Besides being good guy offering us help postal problems Russell Millar some personal thanks offer us serve others through hob much appreciated might serve remind thank hobby/sport realize helping enjoy what IMPORTANT CHARTERED CLUB LIST want club mailing list contests exchange newsletters withthe May June issues MODEL AVIATION complete current list AN EARL WILSON QUOTE Seems us spend lifetime going bed sleepy get ting up INTENSE ACTIVITY INVOLVING AMA Please enjoy knowledge long active concerned sport/hobby groups entire world AMAs other-than-contest participation early part year has fantastic sometimes almost frantic AMA has represented large impressive display booth SOUTHWEST MODELERS SHOW Dallas january WRAMS SHOW White Plains NY February TOLEDO WEAK SIGNALS CONFERJuly1978 59 IEN WILLARD left inducted AMA MODEL AVIATION HALL OF FAME AMA President Johnny Clemens banquet Willards honor aboard Oueen Mary docked Long Beach CA ENCE Toledo OH course MACS SHOW Long Beach CA INTER NATIONAL MODELER SHOW Los Angel es April An AMA DISTRICT VII MEETING hosted great folks CARDS Club Lansing Michigan March 25th Along meeting banquet CARDS put EXPO Show beau tiful models April 1st date 495th RC SQUADRON again host AMA DISTRICT MEETING Westford MA feature District meeting induction long-timer BERT POND AMA HALL OF FAME CARDS 495th RC SQUADRON represent ative best chartered clubs AMA Both have outstanding leadership club spirit AMA District X Vice President JIM SCARBOROUGH hold DISTRICT X MEETING April 29th conjunction INTERNATIONAL MODELERS SHOW Los Angeles Further involvement AMA included attending COMMITTEE FOR INTER NATIONAL AEROMODELING Bureau meet ing FAI-World Paris March 30-31 JOHN CLEMENS JOHN WORTH LAIRD JACKSON multitude other meetings special interest groups var ious shows forth also required AMA representation During same period time AMA held NATIONALS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING Dallas January 21st AMA EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING Hous ton January 28th another COUNCIL MEETING February 18th Dulles Air port Washington DC still another COUNCIL MEETING aboard Queen Mary Long Beach April 21st AMA also involved HOBBY INDUSTRY OF AMERICA TRADE SHOW Houston Janu ary 27th through February 1st OUTSIDE OF ALL THAT AMA HASNT DONE MUCH LATELYIII GOOD GRIEFIII IT IS HARD TO HAVE FAITH business personal taxes must pay multitude forms paperwork must filled out prove facts following shakes faith Employers Quarterly Federal Tax Return needed filled out submitted about same time column needed go magazine just filled out tax form Form 941 found following instruc tions Please use form dont have form get Internal Revenue Service Office Now heck would know needed form didnt have form read instructions GOOD GOSH WE ARE ALL IN TROUBLE! trend modeling toward much larger scale modelsbut cars must use take flying site much sinaI lerI Darned poor planning Id say ARE THE GIANTS TAKING OVER Since mentioned much larger e like trend scale models previous paragraph thought few words comment would amiss guess BUD NOSEN has probably much fluence anyone movement toward popularity models around 100 inches span upward Bud manufactures ex cellent line large models plant Two Harbors Minnesota Two Harbors way small quiet community little east Duluth talked Bud Weak Signals Con ference Toledo again phone few minutes ago comments teresting First burst big-bird busi ness has required Nosen increase man ufacturing facility 7000 sq ft Second Bud says completely sold out rest year other words has hand orders can fill year next year doesnt mean out luck big-uns bag cause bunch manufacturers showing big planes WRAMS TOLEDO MACS Shows lot chatter being generated new popularity giant model planes Are safe Will influence insur ance unfavorably Will creat problems regarding flying sites Are really easier fly Will cost material hold number models built down will size thing stop will will courts insurance companies draw line tween AIRCRAFT MODEL AIR CRAFT things have little dull club meetings lately think would very interesting very progressive contribu tive form some club programs around bigplane problems knows what dis cussions YOU generate might help us solve new BIG problem talking Bud Nosen interested hearing him say concerned about trend toward larger heavier aircraft especially trend toward larger heavier engines said limiting designs planes could flown 60 engine wingspan about 100 inches would like consider problems created larger aircraft might like consider easier control cause cannot change direction attitude quite quickly smaller models can also trimmed fly little slower means ones us no longer have lightning reflexes youth could ac curately control beast other side coin tells us kinetic energy developed larger heavier machine could destructive An obvious fact large aircraft going crowd lets pray doesnt happen would probably strike people small model course smaller model would probably going faster sure lot things consid er IF YOU HAVE DEFINED OPINIONS would help certainly submit AMA VICE PRESIDENT YOUR DIS TRICT will find name address issue MODEL AVIATION section District Reports Contacting columnists particular interests ALL THE MODEL PUBLICATIONS would another way exchanging thoughts fellow fliers CLUB NEWS LETTER another fine way heard make sure club exchanging newslet ters other active clubs please always remember THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU BUILD INTO YOUR MODEL PLANE IS S-A-F-E T-YAND THE WAY YOU PRACTICE IT JUNIOR OFFICERSGOOD IDEA progressive Charter Clubs US FLYING DUTCHMEN AEROMODELERS Club Reading PA always gain something newsletter AIR MAIL time its reminder good move part club have JUNIOR OFFICER officers make sure young folks have voice possibly some projects own FLYING DUTCHMENS Junior President RICK GERMANN enjoyed report newsletter also en joyed spirited visit some Dutch men Toledo colorful bunchI MOST INTERESTING QUOTE FROM TV often-irreverent show ALL IN THE FAMILY Archie Bunker made interesting declaration said GOD dont make no mistakes got GOD THE WINGS OF AMA B LESS EM Lansing Michigan AMA District VII meeting EXPO Show ban quet spent some very pleasant moments couple angels know must angels because among active members WINGS WINGS stands Womens Inter-national Glider Soaring unique organization WINGS club made up members over country contrast usual form just local membership fact ladies active RC Soaring Glider participants also makes WINGS unique 20-some active members fliers contribute original idea forming WINGS cooked up Bar bara Robinson Karen Toebe Margaret Gill Barbara Henon SOAR Nats Lockport Illinois 1974 Most amazing fact hard enough keep local bunch together headed same direction hold group together scat tered over country unbelievable doing pair WINGS enjoyed getting visit Lansing past present officers club among prime movers organizers club KAREN TOEBE BARBARA ROBINSON great-gals belong WINGS also CARL TOEBE BOB ROBINSON belong CARDS Club Lansing OUTSTANDING AMAersl NEWSLETTER THAT COMMUNICATES newsletter MONMOUTH MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB over New Jer sey way always informative especially ad mire editor HENRY GOEDKOOP listing ALL AMA District II officers newsletter AMA member should know serves him contact case have suggestion question just plain ole ax grind Henry listed names addresses phone numbers about YOUR district GET HELP WITH ENDING MIKE NASSISE editor WING TIPS WING BUSTERS MAC Hanson MA ended May editorial effort way like said simply Keep nose up tail down ******all now****** 60 Model Aviation cant pg 58 Susan M Kenney VP Social Activities NASA Employees Club Washington DC past highlight picnic James C Borre Group Operations Sup Toys R Us Inc Beltsville Maryland Air Show certainly highlights picnic enjoyed everyone y Augustine Picnic Co-Chairman Computer Sciences Corporation Falls Church Virginia hundred four students able enjoy fine air show Kranning Dir Recreation Indiana Boys School Plainfield Indiana Im pleased people willing spend day working worthwhile cause Its highly commendable C L Todd Campaign Chairman United Way San Antonio Texas Already success story dedication men women Air Show Teams devoting own time money effort should applauded Thanks enthusiasm model aviation flying high AMA CLUB REPORT As December 31 1977 46 clubs now have memberships 100 Club 1330 0140 0329 0116 0575 0551 StateMembers Orange Coast RCCA374 Pioneer RCCIub IncCA324 DCRCMD260 BIRDS IncCA231 Valley Forge Signal SeekersPAi 94 Greater Pittsburgh Aero RCers PA162 VAi 60 CAiS 7 NJ 154 CA 1 43 VAi 42 TXi 41 CAi 39 0641 Tidewater RC Inc 0154 San Gabriel Valley RC League 0428 0122 0636 0623 0162 0617 0347South Shore RC 0371Signal Seekers RC 0188No Connecticut RC 0502Goodyear MAC 0218Suncoast Aeromodelers 0703Mid-Hudson RC Soc 0597Middle Tenn RC Soc 0247Chicagoland RC Modelers 0528 Tulsa Glue Dobbers Inc 0444 Blue Angels MAC 0340495thRCSquadron 0334 Prince Georges RC TXi 36 MAi 35 MIi 35 CTi 34 OHi 34 FL133 NY127 TNi 27 Inc ILi 26 OKi 25 NYi 24 MAi 23 MDi 19 0413Central Jersey RCNJi19 0163South Bay Soaring Soc CA-i 14 0455Long Island Drone SocNYii3 0285Ft Wayne Flying Circuits Inc INill 0773Arizona RCSoc IncAZlb 0156San Jose Wavemasters RC Inc CAi 10 0274Suburban Aero Club Chicago ILi 08 0667Milwaukee Flying ElectronsInc WIi 08 0143RCBees IncCAi 07 0179Pikes Peak RCCOi 07 0463Penn Ave RCSocietyNY107 0524Western Ohio RK SocOHi 07 0152San Fernando Valley RC Flyers CAi 06 0468Rochester Aeromodelers SocNYi 05 0649Radio Aeromodelers Seattle WAi 03 0383Twin City RCMN102 0263Palos Park RC ILiQi 0129Torrey Pines Gulls Glider Club 0338 Cape Ann RC Model Club 0877 Austin RC Assn No Clubs 775 385 135 36 46 Total Clubs CAi 00 MAi 00 TXi 00 No Members 0-24 25-49 50-74 75-99 i00& over 1377 Rockland County RC Cordova Model Masters Northern Virginia RC Richardson RC Club So Alameda County RCers Manned Spacecraft Center RC GOING TO THE HATS READ THE FINE PRINT Wait Until Get May Too Late annual event known National Model Airplane Championships worlds biggest model meet enjoyed hun dreds always some end up unhappy cases unhappiness caused taking time read avail able information events operate official entry form part prob lem complex full fine print natural tendency set aside lateror maybe never Yet fine print has evolved over years necessary evil order help bring order what adds up lot complex information Unfortunately things days entry form information has become complicated because few people cause problems ignoring common sense fairness concerning rights privi leges others Consequently has become necessary impose tight deadlines restrict some activities make kinds special rules normally needed other model meets Much detail necessary simply cause numbers people involved typ ically over 2000 counting contestants help ers relatives friends obvious communications problems dealing especially dispersed oyer huge airfield time event runs week problems involving what happening day day location location say National Meet also known Nats isa very complicated operation mostly very orderly enjoyable experience make effort informed Nats entry form offers wealth information particular attention called some details information have overlooked ignored someto eventual disappoint ment Some people example simply show up Nats expect able parti cipate contestants regardless arrival time Most however have learned advance en try mail far easier significantly cheaper Others depend upon so-called late entry Nats through know far expensive saddest sit uation involves person doesnt realize deadlines varying event event late entry possibleand until cutoff time day Nats entry form has exact schedule dead lines Cutoff times have experimented year year variations have ever made much difference Almost al ways someone shows up few minutes too late deadlines made late practi cal still manageable cutoff time sharp has way because experi ence over years has shown no matter what time picked some people tend wait until last minute considerable disruption headquarters operations much overtime work year special attempt has made make requirements easier contestants careful reading Nets entry form still necessary avoid surprise possible disappointment Nats has gotten worlds biggest model meet man ageable tight planning time de mands upon participants know dont have problems enjoy Nats thoroughly dont bother come informed often disappointed Disap pointment avoidable unnecessaryread fine print Note Nats entry forms expected available AMA HQ mid-May Send stamped self-addressed envelope get deadline advance entry mail July 3postmarked later AMA PETITION TO FCC IN FINAL PREPARATION AMA Frequency Committee con junction AMAs legal counsel finaliz ing draft AMA petition filed Federal Communications Commis sion purpose requesting new fre quencies radio control activities total 30 frequencies being request ed including current seven 72 MHz area AMA petition granted would see 72 MHz frequencies perhaps ad ditional 10 would also see up 11 30-42 MHz area perhaps some 222224 MHz region Furthermore FM would July1978 61 AST REPORT joyed FCC PETITIONContinued permitted RC frequencies might al obtain some frequencies region above 400 MHz Obtaining frequencies 3042 MHz area would permit relatively easy eco nomical conversion 27 MHz equipment latter would freed pre sent CB interference problems life equipment would extended indefinitely AMA petition currently being re viewed RC industry leaders AMA Fre quency Committee members insure com pleteness views final version expected end June will submitted FCC estimated about year may follow before positive action can expected normal timespan basics government procedures produce end result timetable about year beyond what AMA leaders hoped back 1976 AMA members successful con vincing FCC existing 27 MI-lz RC fre quencies should given over CB use since time new administration has taken over Washington FCC offi cials 76 no longer scene has caused delays AMAs campaign seek new RC frequencies Now however stage set ef fort expand potential RC activity AMA Frequency Conmittee Gpti mistic full text AMA petition will published soon ready present FCC DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Pqaer District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vm-Predsu Robert C Brodeor 405 Ma, SOreet Nashox NH 03060 Raymond Gibooleso 39 High Snreen Old Tow, ME 04468 Charles H Luansyd PO Box 428 West Groton MA 01472 Al Nosotnik 4 Benerty Plate Norwalk CT 06850 George Parker 7 Pasl Or. Lee MA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Boldoc Orion Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbx 6 Laorel Aw. Kitoery ME 03904 Seems though theres always another column due usually happens comes spring outside activity meetings Council meet ings Today writing April 19th finds way yet another meeting Executive touncil time Long Beach Convention Center California have day-long meeting time per mits visit MACS Show being held same location following week International Model Show Los Angeles Convention Center being ably han dled old friend Bill Northrop time wish again thank Doug AlIred performance job often thankless RC Contest Board member District I know has put lot time job filled outa lot return question naires RC Board has always aware problems hopes RC fraternity WARM HEARTFELTTHANKS DOUG John Papageorge modeler since fore time possible back Dooling days Speed now involved RC Pylon another wish thank ser vices AVP Western Massachusetts John has eliminated plans take British prize man-powered flight has working long time because prize has won Gossamer Con dor Johns plans entry utilized prize winner conso lation now John will save lot Monokote future modeling efforts THANK YOU JOHN FOR THESE PAST EIGHT YEARS OF WORK AND SUPPORT Art Everett tied election AVP Southern Maine Bill Wilbur has declined favor Bill order have time personal modeling efforts Art has probably done modelers area AVP per capita bas will continue support sport already planning couple meets up Portland Maine area THANK YOU ART EVERETT must continue ask inputs column have contest coming up can give 60 days lead time let know Most clubs using sheet club paper list contests interest members great idea Speaking club papers have recently heard coupl clubs has some growing pains will come meet both Maine New Hampshire summer pass along what may some helpful suggestions success ful club Thankfully dont have lot flying site problems District YET SUGGEST THAT ALL CLUB NEWS LETTERS USE LOGO OR HEADING ON THE PAPER WITH THE CLUB NAME AND ADDRESS THAT MAY BE USED too often writer club newsletter seems assume everyone reading knows whats go ing Try little different format use some different spacing newsletters new will mean lot club other interested readers New Jersey New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Strnnt Bayside NY 11361 Auxocian Viee-Preeidusts Pete Biandrini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Oxoid Fifield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12068 John Grine 6387 Badger Lockyort NY 14094 Cliff Montplaisir 17 Ronary Smnrir NJ 07901 Jack Samnsarco 2062 Emerson Ave union NJ 07083 James Sleoghter Chief Crafts & Hobbies uSAF/EuROPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd. Syrasase NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS may amount jumping gun bit feel urge expound upon pet projects ie getting out VOTE very well write off poor showing AMA-ers election polls resigned ly attributing member apathy degree disciple Cause Effect such disposition problem will strike representing resounding cop out thirst Truth will remain unassuaged As ruled unre lenting urge locate isolate ANSWERS having logic side have given great deal thought reason monu mental disinclination AMA members vote Presidents V-Ps other offi cers humble opinion ANSWER problem found area TIMING suggestion ventured equal humility rearrange calendar divorce polling period dues paying time though will cost way postage No matter emphatic ally stress membership mail ing ballot need await sending dues money vast majority failing-to-vote members will either wait long too late vote count blending lassitude feeling futili ty end up just sending money in62 Model Aviation Joe Beshar current President Society Antique Modelers SAM recently appointed Electroflight subcommittee Federation Aeronautique Internation- Cunneclicol S Maice achusetts e New Hampshire ale latter position Joe will provide U S Rhude Island e vermont inputs thinking concerning international rules electric motor powered models shown 020 Astro-powered 2channel Buzzard Bombshell 36 span Cannon Radio weight 10 oz Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flyer has some else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft super vising flying prevent accident possibilities surance premium say lets have elections around June July dues season November December District like over 5000 members 793 valid votes cast ALL candi dates last 1977 Presidential election Can apathy ANSWER? feel about us favor let know PLEASE! SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL AMA SHOW TEAM gratifying learn AMA HQ re ceiving requests Districts information other available assistance concerning organization conduct local Show Teams such teams better off context bene fits realized through activities Much greater coverage possible through increase number teams considering travel expense required lesser num ber journey greater distances within District too thrill watch ing local stars go through paces DISTRICT II QUESTIONNAIRE District II membership meeting distribute blank questionnaire forms attendance find input results helpful Forexample returned following meeting WRAM Show Bill McClure President HACK ENSACK VALLEY RIC FLYERSelicited following comments response ques tions concerning things accomplished AMA local national levels creased communication between local clubs informal non-pressure level Rigid ganization mandatory meetings usually turn off people cause hard feelings Bill following say about what felt AMA should national level drive AMA have large corporations sponsor shows contests finance activities return gain advertising ad vantages Sample Hitachi Circus-Circus AMA doesnt individual clubs will Lets get Gravy Train other sport does itgolf boat racing footballyou name us Marcel Favetta same club also re sponded opinion lot still remains area obtaining greater news media coverage modeling activities Marcel also say Unfortunately feel too members AMA insurance coverage think AMA needs united grass roots approach whereby clubs well individual modelers recognize existence fellow fliers both AMA non-AMA living nearby areas believe idea Associations great cause hobby fun peo ple involved GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio syloaota Vigna III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahe Road Dayton OH 45429 Aaaooiate Voe-Peeodeot Joe Eiben 5192 Edeohoroc Lyohuist OH 44124 Francis Flohany 504 21st 50. Vienna WV 26101 bird Jackson 523 Meadombrook St David PA 19087 Edward Wisser 1521 Samnit St McKeesport PA 15131 No District Ill report month Delaware rict totumbia land h Carolica IVVirgioja DISTRICT REPORT John Spaldeng District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellorbin Street Lonitam MD 20801 Aasocate Vice-Proidesta charles Foreman 609 Pohito Rd. Mechanimnille VA 23111 V 8111 Helms 800 Tyvola Road Ctsarlotte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington 08 19809 John Preston 7012 Etnira Court Falls Chard, VA 22042 Russelt Sandusky 1122 Ptaa Circle Joppa MD 2108s Past Yacobacci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayetnenille NC 28301 Some years ago asked confirm appointment Bob Sifleet posi tion District IV representative Free Flight FAI Program Committee did confirm selection some knowledge commitment FF dis cipline particularly FAI Program successful contestant parti cipant FAI Program 15 years Time passed Bob worked Com mittee good reports activities Some three years ago Bob chance move rural location just across state line still flew same club went same meetings worked suburbs Baltimore general went Marylander opportunity move consulted with committee chairman would able go work program chairman independently agreed lYe miles did make much difference since work representation still effective District IV No committee concerned problem Bobs contri bution work considerable con structive Some months ago Jerry Barnette Fred ericksburg VA questioned letter con tinuing have words District III resident speaking District IV actually rather upset apparently inferred cheating Free Flighters persist ing allowing Bob work com mittee Mr Barnette volunteered three other gentlemen district replace Bob point raised valid point rule because manner used describe work Bob Sifleet certainly constructive did feel phone calls letters would clear air Mr Barnette persisted checked Bob Bob talked three Free Flighters suggested Mr Bar nette said contacted anyone interested job Under circumstances reaction just dismiss matter point ruleno matter unpleasant ly put So heres chance let District IV members make determination Should District IV continue make use Bob Sifleet member FF FAI Selection Program Committee should re lieve him find someone side state line replace him Send votes AMA HQ attn Mich eline Madison comments welcome Howard Crispin reports formation committee within Radio Control Clubs Virginia try organize judging district action seems necessary important contest health district country So Ive elected reprint Howards entire report held quarterly meeting Radio Control Clubs Virginia Saturday afternoona long four hour session large number subjects discussed prime items radio interference judging interference problem gone over Joe Caporaletti PWRC Chuck Foreman intent concerned exhaust legal means solving problem Judging thoroughly exposed John would like assistance through column possible trying work out something sole struggle part named committee work Chuck Buhi Tidewater RC John Pres ton NVRC myself Rivanna RCC problem judging solution will explored two levelsregional state through RCCVa District IV AMA VPs assistance Shortly dissertation will mailed competitively active clubs outlining proposal detail inter im would like exposure summary 1 Form District IV judges group pro vide cadre personnel work Pattern Scale Sport Biplane competition 2 method recruiting people method suggested have active club subsidize minimum two people two would turn obliged work home club contests plus least other competition during season would also required attend seminar held judging skills judges would scheduled elected coordinator cause least inconvenience best utilization 3 Training information would hopefully relayed AMA publication Model Aviation some organized manner least seminar would held annually some central location 4 intent proposal fill urgent need district pre sently being filled national other regional activity 5 clubs interested working gether make program go should correspond views members committee prior 8 July 1978 date RCCVa meets would like able come August 26 District IV meeting say moving forward Members addresses Charles E BuhI 557 Princess Anne Rd Virginia Beach VA 23457 Howard Crispin Jr 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 John D Preston 7012 Elvira Ct Falls Church VA 22042 Initial approval delegates RCCVa obtained proposal will go clubs month Virginia will need help Sincerely Howard Crispin Jr Sec retary RCCVamore over July1978 63 Thank Howard John Chuck interest lets hope clubs get behind effort think should include Precision Aerobatics both Control Line Radio Write ideas Howard Dont forget plan Second Annu al District IV AMA meeting scheduled August 26 1978 Mechanicsville near Richmond Va Lots interesting things see hear later. Test flew B25 twin Webra 40s flaps retracts bomb drop last Sunday As Bishop said widow o Eeeeel! Alabama 0 Florida gia isoippi ro Rico VSouth Carolina eosee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 Sooth 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Aaodat Vic-Prsidnto John Bryson 400 Cooncil Cir. P0 8oo 1355 Tupelo MS 38801 Ridrad E Jackson 107 Whire Brad. Sanrnrerville SC 29403 Cirris Sober 5941 Wairer Road Columbus GA 31904 Aestrar Johoron 932 Banyao Dr. Deli-ap Bead FL 33444 Jim Lrkin 3252 Monte dOre Drive Hoooer AL 35216 Lujo Rodriguez 0-10 5th Sc Ent. Villa Rica Bapairron Puerto Rico 00619 John Workman 5321 Onercon Road Nastroille TN 37220 pretty girl Mississippi sends pic tures regularly permitting report happenings Meridian Mrs Mary Corbin wife Ray Corbin works Meridian MS Post Office important flier area sent snap Meridi club members recent air show Shown Harold Watson Bill Clay Mickey Thomp son Buddy Duerin have some other pictures air show can feature later Recently Birmingham ground broken Air Museum full sized air craft city fathers showed up including Mayor Vann ceremonies Birmingham Aeromodelers member Pat Hollack donated model RC Pietennol new museum Pictured club president Gary Tata sciore admiring model plane air pioneer Glenn Messer honored US Post Office last year pioneer flights carrying mail 20s Dont forget YOUR club wants some free national publicity send pic tures well run Club-of-the-Month DISTRICT V CLUB OF THE MONTH club featured once before 1974 old AMA monthly mailing AMA News Bob Sue Crysler beginning GCRC again now much larger finer AMA chartered club four years ago want present Gold Coast Radio Controllers Delray Beach Florida Mr Art Johnson AMA Associate VP State Florida newsletter editor has sent formation recent years GCRC has mushroomed busiest prestigious AMA clubs south Florida ONLY District V has OFFICIAL AMA show team Heres photo last year splendid show team L-R Irv Allison Ernie Kraft Terry Richter Art Johnson Mario Yederlinic Ben Roosen Bob Kitoon little airplanes lined up match other show team performs over gets great local publicity year GCRC features widely alded Gold Coast RC Jamboree Scale contoot zof rintvon vieni anoc rI W-rld War Scale oere last year-s winners L le Terry Richter Wayne Ripple Ray Colelli Lee Robinson Mario Yederlinic Jack Phaler year 1978 just finished another Jamboree WW Sport Scale 1st Ray Colelli Mario Yederlinic again Bob Temple Golden Age Scale Mr Bob Temple won first Gary Pal teer Bob Kitson Blue Max Fun Fly Terry Richter Ray Colelli Jerry Sto loff Shown above snap hero Mr Art Johnson AVP Florida big fat P-38 which flies equally well engine know because said did newsletter OK Dont drop Art. 64 Model Aviation twc ,,,, Yederlinic L Bob Kitsuri rsq piano club VP owns manufacturing busi ness Florida Bob gifted dental surgeon operates little Waco constantly auy LaOVIC 5.liGliULtO Johnson doing nice job helping Art newsletter relaxes flattening crashed models after fly-in above equloment .ire Pat above model plane working hard re cent contest doing paper work Cindy Bill Anger scoring RC Pattern flights cards Charlotte Johnson registrar Sally Yed erlinic refreshment committee Illinois 0 Indiana S Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Assoolans Vce-Pessdeot Danid S Ahlbarg 734 Acadia Rd. Valyaraiso IN 46382 Roger Geers 729 N 22nd St Dainty IL 62301 Robert GdI 216 Stately Lane Springfield IL 62704 Frank L Hughes 709 NE 44sf Sr Kansas City MO 64116 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr. Leuington KY 40504 Robert C Stagner 1828 Seiters Dr. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 PIrillip Sailinan 3021 Spring Valley Cr. Anderson IN 46011 Column time again last snow gone green grass coming flying fields being rolled few airplanes have up mall static shows scheduled went Bloomington IL last March 18 Sentral Illinois Radio Society SIRS club show excellent airplanes displayed several good enough competition Toledo Chicago Expo tried con vince seemed reluctant compete larger shows did see couple Toledo believe Jim Wat son placed Pylon Racer hope will bring few airplanes up Expo next October weekend went Rockford IL Rock Valley RC Flyers club show Cher ryvale Mall week after attend Executive Council meeting Peoria IL has mall show next weekend will about yearI have get some work done airplanes home Rockford show huge success sixth have has grown six contestants first time well over 100 now flying demonstration put before mall opened cluded big Du-Bro cardboard model heli copters other RC models newsletters receive comes Louisville Radio Control Club Ker ry Coyle secretary wrote up idea club worth repeating Ill copy directly newsletter Hey old timers LRCC Have noticed what has happening club past two years First new members sit over corner start talking everyone would listen building sailplane coming out Cheno weth Park fly Ed Tasman talked bearded friend going local pond try sailing foam boats Sunday afternoon people learned what Ed known long timesailing can fun Now several us have purchased dune buggies run around yards have nothing else What does have old timers go Floyds Fork week two get couple hours good old boyswell maybe nothing hope everything Because great interest radio con trol everything last 10 years almost anything have interest can oper ated little boxes flag Which brings point such variety interest club now would foolish take advantage Beginning year will let various groups club sponsor meet ings during summer months meet ings will held sites demon strations explanations can given interested particular field terest Everyone attendance will given chance fly drive sail whatever being demonstrated dont have particular inter est subject meeting month normal business will taken care abbreviated meeting monthly site Everything will spelled Out newslet ter before meeting feel site meetings will help everyone club understand what turns everyone else might see something didnt know could much fun Sounds like excellent program spread interest information belong Fox Valley Aero Club St Charles IL Most members RC fliers also have Control Line Free Flight fliers too club going have two asphalt runways put 16 feet wide 200 feet long hope have pictures next month Inwa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesuta nnsn VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris Dintrict VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Avenue Moscatine IA 52761 Asacciat c-Presider5a James 0 Clark RN 3 Cedar Rapds IA 52401 Prank Morrsssey 14100 W Perk Ace. New Berlin WI 53151 Tim Prow 11267 Saur Sterling Heighta MI 49078 Win Rohrnn 4494 Tanglewood Troil St Joseph MI 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Hoseerd Woyrse 1709 7th 5L NE. Rodnester MN 55901 Wayne Veuger 38235 Castle Ronrsiis MI 48174 District VII East Meeting now tory want thank Lansing CARDS hospitality also congratulate ability sponsor put gether EXPO II AMA meeting unfortunate weather didnt cooperate Im sure would have people take part models excel lent banquet super unfor tunate very few Control Line models displayed Will EXPO Ill same During AMA meeting discussion flying safety insurance problems costs held imperative concern ourselves safety model aviation becoming more costly obtain surance75c 1975 over $250 1978 best way hold down costs reduce claims means improved FLYING SAFETY Another item discussed re districting lower Michigan District Ill AMRCC Michigan very much favor proposal effect has forwarded AMA HQ members Executive Council asked Wayne Yeager some research other clubs obtain feelings this time have very little said against item will certainly come up April Coun cil Meeting against pro posal either club individual would like hear fortunate enough have seventh president AMA seated same banquet table Kenneth Held served AMA some time ago interest still very keen real pleasure meet him wife quite time discussing old Joe Ott kits also got meet Karen Toebe Vice Pres ident WINGS husband Carl WO MEN INTER-NATIONAL GLIDER SOAR ING very fine group ladies en couraging participation women sport Lila Stamm president Joan Nolte secretary-treasurer Anyone inter ested becoming part up-and-coming organization can contact Karen 6128 Marscot Dr Lansing Ml 48910 Ladies chance become member fine spirited group dont fly can join am sure would welcome support Just received nice letter Blue Eagles RC Show Team Webster MN Jim Taylor manager out sticks need show put let Jim know can write him RR 1 Box 167C Webster MN 55088 unable make infamous Toledo Conference did get good report some local club members lucky enough make show may already know Lansing CARDS presented AMA Award Excellence feel award has earned just handed July1978 65 picture illustrates variety Scale models recent Jamboree Karen Toebe WINGS VP Johnny Clem ens AMA President out group selected CARDS basis example leadership abili ty creativity attitude have set example should proud Dis trict VII deserving award happy make possible receive wish could have make presentation month would like introduce Bill Rohring Associate Vice President Michi gan Bill has pilot since 16 graduate University Michigan spent some time Air Force discharged 1st Lieutenant has flown sev eral different planes including B-25 C-46 His modeling experience goes back 1940 has done types Rub ber Power RC Bill regular contestant Glider contests holds LSF Level II Bill member EAA NSS serves AMA Leader Member AVP Bill lives St Joseph MI operates Rohring Clothing area need some new threads give Bill call Ill bet can fix up again fortunate have concerned dividual serve District VII Bill member past president Whirlwinds South western Michigan Arkansas siana Menico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District viii Vice-President 2933 Blanlrenship Wichita Falls IX 76308 Aasooats vico-Preddent Buzz Averitl 9117 La Barranna NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Suipluar LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohane Dr. N Lirnie Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Boo 545 Ridardson TX 75090 Just got home San Antonio ARCS hosted district meeting RC conjunction contest good crowd dinner meeting am sure meeting Mexican dinner brought people out re servations 120 believe came did enjoy meeting hope able explain some workings AMA aired some problems may have brought light methods get things done utilizing AMA channels Clif Hill ARCS thanks hosting gave chance meet old friends greet new friends district AMA display booth getting work out has Ard Enid OK missed show because shipping delay scheduled Wichita Falls Hous ton keep being disappointed check early its use hope delays kept minimum did get San Antonio meeting have problem question just need know something dont sit itdrop line Let try help Ill assist can cant Ill find out best put writing way should no misunderstanding will getting around district again contests year Dont yet know will going Distance has bearing Ac writing plan Abllene June 10-11 Oklahoma City April 29-30 Dallas Richardson possibly Fort Worth May 7 So look next contest go could able make will contests district miss district look Lake Charles Nats Once again some people complaining about Nats being back yard Now jumping Nats Committee dont come up site think appointing committee will come up site satisfy another committee put off someone else As far am concerned member Nats site committee need find site write HQ about site will checked out HQ Nats Committee sites will considered sitting duff trying get another committee wont get done may ease conscience thats am happy Lake Charles will host Nats 1978 Lake Charles central sitesouthern central District VIII will force hospitality south central city outdoes northern site have Only suggestion can make what John Embry Bo Hinch rest LARKS did Act yourself find site like maybe will un happy instead See LAKE CHARLES 1978 NATS tolorado 0 Kansas 0 Nebraska h Dakota 0 South Dakota ixWyonunt DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-Presidest 105 Walds Circle Believije NE 68005 Asuociate Vjce-Pnesdenna C5rartes Brannon 2220 Marirrosa Bred. Casper WY 826Cr Gerald Oeneuu 6464S Andes Praco Aruora Co 80016 Mao Hansen 1909 Wisconsin SW Huron SO 57350 Lonnie Kroeber 1754 S 9th Fargo ND 58102 Oscar Olson 6111 Maple Omaha NE 68104 Jim OReitty 4760 N Barrio Wrdnira KS 67220 Last month column started out trip Sioux City talk about snow Since has rained Chuck Brannon AVP Wyoming reports rain wind condi tions During last month have privileged go Sioux Falls SD Washing ton DC twice Lincoln NE places around Omaha/Council Bluffs area During next three weeks stops sched uled Denver CO Long Beach CA Wichita KS sure will nice weather clears up can start being busy Sioux Falls trip prompted Donovans 12th Annual Model Airplane Show number categories including gas-powered tractors RC cars rockets Control Line mod els Scale models helicopters trains doll houses Radio Control models club dis plays represented club display concept appealing gives excellent opportunity re view club scrapbooks full press clippings wide variety promotional ideas An excellent idea comes Donovan Radio Control Club South Dakota group club logo reproduced line drawing sheet paper complete structions mailing address coloring contest colored entries mailed displayed restaurants stores over town Hundreds state-wide entries came 50 finalists dis played various times club 66 Model Aviation lay plane Show Sioux Falls Bill Rohring Dist VII Associate VP Some Flying Eagles Sioux Falls club display winners veroon Marpnam flis elemaster Note club logo used coloring contest First place winners top L-R Pat Corrigan Ed Prohaska Lowayne Godsen Darrell Simmer bottom L-R Scott Boettcher John Ross Rod Anderson Mark Toban next Executive Council meeting Long Beach seems natural take advantage opportunity stop Den ver gives chance meet AMA members district officers area Jer ry Deneau AVP-CO has arranged meet ings leave Denver two days want take time early say thank opportunity Jerry Denver clubs enthusiasm courtesy Input some items next Council agenda seem recurring topics First budgetldues review possibility dues increase first six years may enough will always open constructive thoughts fi nances Redistricting Nats sites permanent site museum FAI team selection com mittees also perpetual topics Thoughts subjects others welcome send club newsletters viewpoints topics such above please dont stop assured letter well read appreciated Reminder districts table top display available use Remember ap preciate club emblems decals patches put display District meetings should forgotten Contact Paul Kegel Fargo Jerry Deneau Denver Both meetings next October Sioux Falls SD has expressed interest hosting meeting next spring look ing Kansas location future get-to gether Congratulations Mike Olsen Fargo ND new member Speed Advisory Committee Arirto 0 taliloriri 0 Hw,i x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 25111 Armour Lane Redoods Beach CA 90278 Associate Vico-Presideets Rolsor Barnes 98-1080 Komo Mai Once Aiea HI 96701 Glen, Canter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alec Shisolm 1100 West Share Fresno CA 93711 Ed Hagenlin 2751 N Canpbell Aeenoe Tureon AZ 85719 J0h, Pond 4269 Syoko Circle Seas Jose CA 95136 Betty Strean 3723 Soawden Acenue Long Beach CA 90808 GrangerWilliarns 181 Pasenee Street San MarcosCA 92069 appears Executive Council going have take another look dues crease proposed passed winter ses sion Since action insurance figures 1978 have come news bad Its going cost AMA $250 per member provide coverage Several things must realized Besides insurance rate increase have increase rent Furthermore employees permanent staff HQ need raise least keep inflation also get raise course zero ad ded zero dollars doesnt impact budget too heavily Seriously some changes must made AMA will become insolvent doesnt require math major figure out Junior Senior membership $300 bargain $250 goes insurance company Take away 1 3c mailing license youve got little left area bears investigating Furthermore $300 approved increase Open dues barely covers huge jump insurance rates 1978 based 1977 dues few words 1978 huge deficit year looks like $300 increase going have reconsidered reserve fund rapidly shrinking time has come bite bullet raise dues level will insure continuance AMA Been busy month since last report Besides working AMA booth San Gabriel Valley RC Flyers mall show attend ed couple specially-called meetings safety seems field county prop erty thus open public no vice flier veteran flier rub elbows problem novice rule has ready-tofly model has no knowledge fly Hes apt fuel attempt takeoff over head someone head doesnt know what frequency control let alone meaning frequency SGVFs attempting work out some thing kind people can con trolled public property Pylon flying al being studied eye putting some workers safer position also found time attend meeting South Bay Airmasters largely U-Control oriented club meeting conducted President Paul Walker ran several fa miliar faces including Lonnie Cope flies lot Indoor says various cate gories fliers cant mix know Utah State Aeromodelers have branches acti vity club separate vice-presi dents division Besides above activity found time get back Boston 82nd running famous marathon accepted entry managed complete good time As soon arrived back Los Angeles seemed attended Ex ecutive Council meeting Long Beach meeting taking place day after ing written Ill report May report Ive approved appointment famed Combat flier Charlie Johnson FAI Combat team selection committee com mittee set up provide guidelines team selection methods coordinate FAI Combat matters general Im still need names AVP re placement Arizona Ive received couple would like sos can have large selection Anybody interested THERMALS Alaska o ana or roqlcn XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Assodate Vice-Presideeta Al Cslner 1807 Seen Elm Pocatello ID 83201 SImon Once. Rt 1 Soc 48 Boadejew MT 59015 Clarence C Naught Rt 5 Soc 16 Coca dAlene ID 83814 Ed McCullough 535 S 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Reao 26808 Done Court Kent WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Street Redmond WA 98052 month will pass some helpful hints will use club have others fall same vein let know will use fu ture best ideas has used successfully recently will help ev ery clubs pocketbook origin idea known Strat-O-Bats Boeing Hawks have used very successfully year us aware high cost tro phies especially comes time put contest fun fly other activity nice awards desirable uncommon spend hundreds dollars trophies single event Howard Phillips president Boeing Hawks has developed idea recycling trophies science Basically idea obtain trophies people no longer interested keeping using modeling activities Howard has gone step further just getting modelers clean out closets Last month Howard put notices company paper local newspap er asking anyone having trophies willing give good cause call him explained non-profit club engaged modeling activities kinds trophies needed response terrific Howard now has upward 250 trophies basement has lot stor ies tell about activity maybe some time can get him relate some best ones us Howard interchanges parts cleans up puts new plates trophies come up usable items groups events ready go About biggest expense plate occa sional new topstill fraction cost new trophies Some has received 36 high some silver cups addition common types does work Quite well Some peo ple object some having mixed types tro phies table give-away time display home no way tell what others looked like small amount work involved can done incentive Give try sup ply immense Some people district occasionally have trouble something ask AMA HQ number incidents hear about has dropped nil last three years once something does go wrong some ideas help things dont go right First prevention requesting things HQ put thing want asking separate piece paper AMA HQ big operation spread Out number rooms combine lot things letter makes things complicated takes time HQ same thing goes questions asking Split up topics put different pieces paper Also important sure name address piece paper just envelope Second dont get some kind swer three weeks follow up quiry specific Tell what asked Give much information can Remember some times year mail comes HQ trunk loads Lastly follow-up doesnt get re sponse call HQ West Coast before 8 AM will cost less buck will before 11 AM call sure specific about what calling about Remember work load split up segments subject handled people fails call district Vice President July1978 67 JUNIO FLIGHT / ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 AMA INDOOR POSTAL WINNERS CEILING HOPPER CONTEST DRAWS GOOD ENTRIES ENGLISH BROThERS WIN 1ST & 3RD IN RI STICK AND Nt GLIDER EVENT ENDS IN TIE Some very good times sent con testants Academys first Indoor Postal Contest youngsters 16 under 33 entrants Stick event 23 Glid er times adjusted 35 feet ceil ing differences using NIMAS fudge factor Graham Davitt 14 Bramhope Leeds England won Stickevent fine flight 645 35 feet flying EZB own design Collin DiMalo 14 Los Angeles CA second 603 flying very light EZB 30 feet Ian Davitt 16 took third 620 35 feet Glider event tie resulted David Turgeon 11 San Diego CA two-flight total 466 seconds under 22 4 ceiling total J001 West 15 Simsbury CT 583 under 35 both result ing adjusted scores 583 Graham Davitt England scored again third 514 David flew modified Whitman Easy Joel Renger Boxy Grahams glider own design time all-balsa model plastic prop 4000 feet above sea level Johnny dad fly half-time show during NMSU bastketball games Hey Now isnt something wish congratulate everyone en tered lots other good flights complete story will next sue AMA OUTDOOR FF CONTEST ENDS MAY 31 Finish up flights send times Ed Whitten end June inclusion Academys SPRING EARLY BIRD Free Flight Postal Contest VINTAGE AEROS NEW BEGINNERS MODEL BUILDING & FLYING PROGRAM Hey gang good things coming way VINTAGE AERO model kit manufac turing firm New Jersey really interested helping us has developed complete low-cost package clubs schools new program one-shot deal de signed help beginners progress Junior modelers program has tested 4-H groups $15 bulk pack consists materials plans instructions 15 Mini Square Things well-written very useful structors Guide covers setting up course building flying contests several display sheets basic aerodynamics Eagle Award Certificates Merit modeler four Vintage Aero kits advanced models contest prizes VINTAGE AERO well helping groups sponsor contests 13 Miniprofile scale models especially like Nesmith Cougar prestigious Glastonbury Connecticut Modelers has scheduled first formal event June 18th contest Models may scratch-built Miniprofile kits Other manufacturers will possibly join offer kits similar manner certainly hope Progress VINTAGE AEROs program will reported Earl VanGorder Flying Models magazine new column begin ners Junior modelers told things catching Well give word latest doings JUNIOR FLIGHT too about kids taking sue favorite teachers school asking him get touch Phil Koopman Vintage Aero 1 Glen Tenafly NJ 07670 201-568-7955 Vintage Aero does sell retail bulk pack ages available hobby shops can purchased directly institutions RON WILLIAMS NEW BOOK heres something else right down alley hardcover book published Simon & Schuster introduces INDOOR building flying will take step wonderful step way youngsters simplest beginning model through Easy Bs Pennyplanes Manhattans experts International Class FAI microfilm job coming book first mentioned March 1976 issue STAR SKIPPERS Ive watched its progress everything cov ered will beautifully clear drawings full instructions fascinating anecdotes let what modeling fraterni ty about What relief will newcomers ask questions roll motor stick tube See book pour microfilm See book Yes indeed Ill recommend new book just way recommended John Kauf manns FLYING HAND LAUNCHED GLID ERS published William Morrow & Co Ive seen lot model airplane how-to books day two far can fully recommend others try cover too much result fail cover anything adequately BUILDING THE GUMDROP Once again wed like mention can receive complete set series appeared over past several months build really good SRPSM Simple Rub ber Powered Stick Model Its name course Gumdrop would make very good club school project just self youre way out boondocks Just send Ed Whitten SOc coin stamps cover Xeroxing mailing costs OBJETS DART Speaking Ron Williams reminds us should tell during entire month March several Indoor models exhibition works art indeed Allan Stone Gallery New York City What kind models Indoor Flying Scale Indoor Endurance types Now art galleries business sell pieces art Yes four sold Interestingly very tractive Scale models went unsold Three shim mering microfilm models two FAIs Baby ROG Manhattan Formula Cab sold models displayed sold flown often FAI having flown 30 minutes Manhattan Rons famous Yeloise sold highest amount $600 Weve always known good quality models combination exquisite work manship intrinsic beauty Now have another reason keeping out rafters collectors items sold its own glass case things beauty enjoyed long long time lit tle sad however artistic attri bute flight has denied Thats guys gals see next month 68 Model Aviation III oi LdsCruces NM scratch-built Super Sleek Streek Johnny placed 23rd 1094 50 gym Thats pretty good