When last membership dues increase went effect 1973 AMA Execu tive Council promised hold line fu ture increases least five years prom ise kept during five years membership grew steadily healthy surplus funds developed fact beginning fifth year 1977 surplus grown just over $200000almost quarter million dollars Yet little over year later surplus cut almost half expected end 1978 surplus would gone story what happened past year half what behind headlines above AMAers will pay lot membership next year Several factors combined 1977 wave warning flag mid-yr say dues increase should considered Inflation alone increasing expenses general ex tent increased membership added costs outpacing increased come item particularmembership surancejumped annual cost about $53000 1976 $70000 1977 AMA Executive Council could see trend early 77 January year ap proved budget anticipated year-end deficit about $50000 Council wasnt too concerned ever since knew reserve surplus funds make up deficit also knew 1977 fifth year since last dues increase necessary increase could made 1978 get income back top expen ses So decision time came early August 77during Council meeting National Championships Californiathe K outlook reassuring no crisis ap parent However trend obvious concern ing income vs expenses Council dis cussed voted proposals dues creases several Council members noted strong mood among constituents dues increase should made long large surplus funds ex isted Executive Director cautioned against view noting surpluswhile seemed largeamounted about 20% current annual budget inflationary situation reserve ex cessive finally voted 1977 Nats meet ing would no dues increase 1978 moment decision seemed okay Unfortunately timing just bit too early way cause mid-August deadline finali zation materials annual membership renewal mailing follow shortly afterabout 70000 renewal packets prepared volume mail requires lead time about six weeks timing about month later different Council vote might have resulted early August too soon know financial report July RC World Championships Springfield OH would turn Out preliminary report indicated loss about $5000 definite bills still picture incom plete Similarly Nats mid-stride too soon know opera tion would turn out although apparent income would lower hoped both situations felt surplus would cover losses no spe cial action required year end picture dramatically different combined World Champs Nats losses developed worse ex pected totalling almost $50000 Thus Council met January consider 78 budget faced obvious ly deteriorating situation looking overall loss 1977 over $80000 prediction close same amount 78 Natsor other special event losses increased basic operating ex penses due inflation made outlook 78 no better 77 Council therefore voted 1979 dues increase provide $3 additional adult AMA member amount seemed safe enough allowing expected large jump membership insurance other costs once again timing unfortu nate true insurance cost 1978 yet available previous coverage due expire shortly insurance com pany yet provided cost figures re newal bid another company yet finalized So Council allowed almost $50000 budget insurance lone compared 77 cost about Model Aviation ended 1977 slightly black net income $70548 total income $38336026 cover total expenses $38265678 income included $281242 membershipsubscrip tions plus $9036126 advertising hob shop sales non-member subscriptions plans sales also $11757 allocation gen eral funds cover magazines provided out charge AMA officers free members mostly Contest Directors expenses cluded $271711 direct costs plus $11094378 allocated costs part HQ overhead apportioned magazine opera tion Thus again 1977 beginning magazine has continued pay itself drain general AMA income magazine staff consists five people salaries paid completely maga zine income addition magazine income covers cost part salaries some people other departments services par tially used magazine dollar per member beforea major increase turned out enough Within month after January Council meeting company providing 77 coverage asked $225000 78 coverage increase about $325 per member almost 400% Meanwhile bid alternate com pany came through $250 per member about $1 75000 year no other choices available latter cost prevailed though about $50000 lower other offer net effect increase 78 expense budget about $30000 increase plus others developed con cerning rent miscellaneous factors pro duced revised 78 budget deficit about $100000almost same amount remaining current surplus Thus Council met again late April year apparent dues increase voted just couple months previous inadequate no reserve fall back 79 needed sure dues income would enough cover expenses also felt necessary begin rebuild reserve especially since inflation showing no real signs abating insurance costs 79 might get worse mood therefore get back situation 73-76 periodmore enough funds cover costs assure August1978 57 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice- Presidents AMA EXECUTIVE COUNCIL EXPANDS MAGAZINE REPORT DUES INCREASE FOR 19 Operating Deficits 77 78 Evaporate Previous Surplus dues increase would hold 79 level just year So went beyond $22 adult rate magazine proposed voted $25 also voted increase dues rate Juniors Seniors Family membersit noted Juniors cost AMA $275 basic insurance costs alone $3 rate publication no longer feasible 1979 Junior will pay $5 basic dues Senior will pay $750 either wishes magazine cost will $8 additional Family members second adult AMA member family will pay $17 $25 less maga zine cost same time Council voted clude magazine automatically adult members except Family members noted currently available option con cerning magazine previously voted dropped 1980 new ac tion merely apply change year earlier consolidate dues change ac tions same year magazine decision noted based fact AMA members choice 78 paid maga zine separately economies would re sult elimination dual publication op erations AMA News Model Aviation increase magazine portion dues increase would minimized pointed out magazine operation paid its own way since its inception mid-75 AMAS NEW LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAM Some AMA members have questioned AMA has added life insurance basic membership liability protection coverage AMA incidentally involved insurance business AMA first membership service organization As such goal serve needs members best can As fundamental service AMA has provided members Comprehensive Gen eral Liability Protection years since 1942 addition AMA several years ago automatically included Accident/Medical cov erage members no extra charge li ability protection serves AMA member injures someone damages someones prop erty flying accident/medical pro gram pays medical bills member injured ability provide such pro tection allows Academy members fly confidence knowing pro tected against suit medical bills acci dent should occur collective bargaining power membership provides purchase strengththe dollars involved substantial Through strength numbers AMA able add surance service offering members theoppor tunity buy low cost term life insurance plan desire no obligation purchase coverageit simply avail able might want take ad vantage Most important AMA curs no expense nor receives profits plan expenses plan re sponsibility Albert H Wohlers & Company including materials addressing postage initial mailings promotional ex penses firm assisted AMA operated within its own budget currently based $7 per member 79 magazine will continue op erate within its own budget based $8 per member Thus $1 $8 1979 adult member dues increase will go magazine $8 very low subscription rate considerably less AMA members non-members less other maga zine comparable size quality meantime noted about $25000 magazine credits claimed AMA members 1975 offered refunds unfulfilled subscriptions part 76-77 surplus general funds thus magazine helped pro long time between previous new dues increase AMA Executive Council taking bold new dues action 79 looking renewal situation developed af ter 1973 dues increase extra funds available AMA made tremendous strides following five-year period particularly area public relations progress FCC FAA concerning model avi ation same situation repeats early 1980s can greatest period ofAMA pro gress yetthe basic theme behind Execu tive Councils action has develop strengthen AMA could rath er less continue growth past 10 years way goal 100000 members 1990 getting its current membership liability cover age effective first March 1978 through efforts AMA able save $53000 annual cost current coverage compared cost renewing coverage through previous insurance com pany Previously same company offered provide life insurance program mem bers no cost AMA program studied approved 1977 AMA Executive Council supplemental op tional benefit members Meantime AMA members have applied life insurance coverage have indicated AMA should have offered Thus appears plan has well-received enough members justify program short AMA mem bers have benefitted savings liabil ity accident/medical coverage have taken advantage life insurance op tion cost having incurred AMA Therefore life insurance program bonus benefit AMA membership costs borne choose participate CAMPING AND FAMILY DORMS AGAIN AT NATS 75 Nats families enjoyed unique facilities McNeese State University Lake Charles Louisiana took advantage special family suites groups couples families consisting just hus band wifesuch couple plus children couple plus other adults children special family suites include four small roomseach two single bedsplus sitting room utility room multiple-person bathroom including several sinks showers commodes family suite rate $8 per person 16 overno charge children under 16 example suite two adults two children under 16 rents total $16 per night suite being shared two couples rents $32 per night etc dormitories McNeese State University approximate ly four miles southwest Chennault Air Base reservations use dormitories must made through AMA either through advance entry mail Nats headquarters air base No priority system necessary ex cept families children will receive pre ference ample room other anticipated users dormitory space Advance reservation payment mail recom mended however refunds will made space used $5 key deposit will required refundable checkout individuals couples dorm rooms available $5 per person per night two room $8 per night room Camping Site tents trailers overnight motor home recreational vehicle parking whether camp site other au thorized parking area $10 charge per site covers complete Nats per iod number persons camp ing party will no refund unused days camping fee must paid advance upon arrival no electrical power individual campsites camp area cludes portable toilets No priority system campsites available Additional camping available door site Burton Coliseum about five miles south Chennault Air Basewhere Nats events will held cost will $5 per night payable AMA electrical water hookups available no sewage dumping facilities Trailer camper parking shade tents also will possible Indoor site Restrooms also available motel other camping information write AMA HQ check appropriate box entry form Entry forms mailed prior June 1 76 77 Nats contestants dead line advance mail entry postmark date July 3rd dont have entry form June 15 assuming want please advise AMA l-IQ immediately deadline will missedlate entry expensive TIlE RISING COST OF INSURANCE Up until few years ago cost AMA providing liability protection AMA mem bers relatively low averaging about SOc per member recently cost has creased major jumps actually triple 1978 annual totals recent years 197451900 members 197553900 197662500 197766600 1978 est71000 $ 24800 24800 37210 46000 156000 Note These figures include cost AMAs supplementary accident coverage originallyand stillcosts 25c per mem ber should also noted 1978 cost Continued page 61 58 Model Aviation 4id24 7 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 4 * * * 44 * 4 - * ** 4*4 * ** *** *44* * *4* ** * ** ** *4*4*4 *44* ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** *4 President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMSNS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 JOIN CLUB TO IMPROVE Toledo new AMA member confided since joining club learning aerodynamics much faster said still couldnt fly worth damn least now knew HOW AMA PRESIDENT SPENDS HIS TIME WELL CERTAINLY NOT BUILDING MODEL PLANES AMA members have consuming desire gain title AMA President would well study photo top column photo taken employee entered door hobby shop Monday morning mail about 70 80 pieces mail handle about 80% being AMA mail am obliged open read handle contents will also obligated respond much often entire mornings work simply open read mail AND THIS HAPPENS EVERY DAY AMA President does get paid nor does have staff aid him AMA desk dining room table home must cleared off least twice day Filing nightmare top still must earn living Are SURE want AMA President? WHATS IN NAMEACADEMY Ever wonder just call ourselves group THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERO NAUTICS Since have around since baby days AMA have long tried find simple statement have banded together Also willing eager pay dues privilege joining hands lap dictionary feel sums up pretty well reads ACADEMY LEARNED SOCIETY FORMED FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF ARTS OR SCIENCES original intent object organizers AMA reason unique name chosen course AMA became additional things services enthusiasts joined broader needs developed Are serving original purpose name ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS demanded ABSOLUTELY proof success advancing SCIENCE aeronautics very evident progress first hand-thrown glider todays sophisticated powered remotely controlled aircraft models have become extension minds having put bodies inside flying device dare think have developed model aeronautics ART gaze upon superb workmanship skill create beauty some sophisticated scale min iatures peoplecarrying large aircraft background Please assured AMA living up handsome manner intent hope AMAs founding fathers have gone far beyond fondest dreams conceived fascinating progressive path us follow AND WE CAN LOOK WITH GREAT PRIDE IN HOW WE ARE RAISING THEIR CHILD hope proud belonging ACADEMY am having chosen its primary officer DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE? According very learned dictionary person member academy Academy Model Aeronautics instance known ACADEMICIAN Now pretty profound should sure give pride boost Now know what am just wish could pronounce it! Hello fellow academicians Howzat sound Eh AND LEST WE THINK WERE PRETTY BIG brag lot being LARGEST SPORTING AVIATION ORGANIZATION IN THE WORLD well over 70000 members WE ARE HOWEVER much larger sporting organization nonaviation AMA NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION membership several times large leaves opening make profound state ment NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCI ATION loaded HOW ABOUT FLYING SITES! midwestern newspaper Ill spare citys name tongue-in-cheek columnist said Youll have excuse chug-holed streets city saving its money build tennis courts APOLOGY TO BUD NOSEN Last month column reported state ment BUD NOSEN relative trend toward so-called giant scale models Nosen manufactures very popular line biggies conversations Bud expressed concern however about use engines over 60 cu displacement Nosens models engineered flown successfully 60 magazine came out extra word slipped quote Bud saying con cerned about bigger engines error Bud concerned should until problem has better studied PERFECTLY NATURAL NAME Some time back top-ranked modeler flying us Chinese origin habit helping other name planes picked clever name fellows new masterpiece never guts enough suggest him name ASIAN FLU BE SELFISH ABOUT YOUR MODELING SAFETY IS SOMETHING THAT YOU OWE YOURSELF INDY 500 DRIVER BUILDS MODELS What does professional race car driver relaxation As write Indianapolis 500 auto race going full speed Hawaiian driver DANNY ONGA IS lead race until engine failed after 145 laps Danny interviewed camera asked Danny what youre racing Danny Ongais prompt answer what everyone else does swim BUILD MODEL AIRPLANES Now isnt what everyone does racing? Ask Danny IM FROM INDY YA KNOW calling attention above profound statement race car driver Danny Ongais thought time confess keep promoting heck out Texas born spent first 25 years life Indianapolis have avid Indy 500 fan since August1978 59 An employee snaps picture AMA President Johnny Clemens bringing usual huge stack Monday morning mail post office Note 38-year-old Curtiss Flying Boat folks took race age 5 hid den under laprobe floor back seat folks Model Ford first job Speedway painting Men Women little white build ings infield mortified such degrading job lettering outhouses! Until boss convinced important assignment Speedway said Therell about 250000 people weekend what didnt know little building go John ny efforts might stop 250000 person riot little lesson boss taught about painting outhouses has paid off rest life simply pointed out menial job should done best know because dont know might guided aided work Indy 500 roots go much deeper grandfather Dads father drove very first 500 relief driver Frank Fox Pope-Hartford racer finished race another relief driver race may have heard name well known aviation circles Eddie Rickenbacker Both relief drivers names may found listed sta tistics 1911 500 page 119 book Indianapolis 500 produced Lyle Engel editors Auto Racing Maga zine Rickenbacker VIP guest airshow MCd later mentioned important felt aeromodeling total picture of aviation small world taught fly ancient Cub H Wier Cook ace Rickenbackers 94th Aero Pursuit Squadron during World War Indianapo lis Municipal Airport named after Cook air school SALUTE TO WONDERFUL COUPLE cover June 1978 issue Model Airplane News magazine featured CARL BETH GOLDBERG ROY CLARK bringing together best two worlds aeromodeling country music entertaining occasion salute Carls 50th year anniversary model aviation saw picture smiled big grin because no nicer couple modeling world Goldbergs hope Roy Clark enjoyed flying model planes Walt Schroder Bill Bennetts Tournament Champions much enjoy him entertainer Please note Carl Goldberg just cant get away modeling MAN cover still showing interest RC Roy Clark! THIS APPROACH IS COMPLETELY WRONG! Much can accomplished individu al AMA member has valid cause constructive purpose member needs simply plead case proper manner machinery has set up PER THE AMA BY-LAWS will see matter gets full proper attention thing triggered letter appointed AMA Associate Vice Pres ident letter almost unbelievable AMA officer its lack homework proper procedure letter primarily regard AMA insurance matters let ter predicated another enclosed letter another AMA member insur ance agent insurance agents letter regard group life insurance policy recent ly offered AMA members letter has val id basis submitted AMA Asso ciate VP would have better sent members District Vice President point Associate VP wrote highly indig nant accusive two-page letter addressed Executive Council copies sent model magazine pi3lishers things wrong approach first two-page tirade about Group Life Insurance insurance agent AMA member written letter about about AMAs individual member lia bility insurance flying second error trying generate outside pressure very organization appointed serve accepted appointment should have accepted responsibility follow AMAs by-laws help Execu tive Council make decisions Executive Council Academy Model Aeronautics has elected BY YOU THE MEMBER SHIP will make decisions policy per by-laws Executive Council AMA highly intelligent group 15 per sons information EXCEL LENT TRACK RECORD RC BOMBERS AT NEW TOKYO AIRPORT An item PAUL HARVEYS broadcast May 16th started out like JOHNNY CLEMENS RC MODELERS. HEAR THIS letin went say local radicals opposed new airport TOKYO JAPAN have vowed prevent new airport functioning Paul calling attention rad icals trying use radio controlled model airplanes CARRYING HOMEMADE BOMBS damage airport Countermeasures used Japanese government setting up 18 powerful radios nine frequencies jam RC transmission Since Mr Harvey enthusiastic RC fli er himself AMA No 52197 made per sonal observation jamming going bombers might easily bomb selves! Right now Paul Harvey much same boat jammed-full sched ules negate pursuit model building flying passions well remember two Christmases ago Paul told going have sit down Angel Mrs Harvey figure out ways means trimming heavy schedule Since time has TRIPLED burden personal ap pearances see Paul run same kind fuel nervous energy both feel some little bit good can old world gotta feature Pauls broadcasts known Rest Story Someday would like turn tables Paul tell rest story Pauls help encour agement thought terminally ill about five years ago fortunate enough hear broadcasts listen ing great American great guy re spected fellow member Academy Model Aeronautics AND BY THE WAY think inflation has strangle hold billfold Paul Harvey mentioned mornings broadcast hotel room new Tokyo Airport costs $100 cab ride airport Tokyo $53 have no yen go prices JEWEL OF PHILOSOPHY hope youve noticed very few old damn fools RC SAILPLANE SYMPOSIUM IN ITALY mail just brought announcement SYMPOSIUM ON DESIGN OF R/C SAILPLANES Aero-Club Vergiate Italy October 1st 1978 program follows 0900 hrs-Opening Introduction 1300Lunch Vergiate Aerodrome Restau rant 1430-Questions answers open dis cussion 1 730-Closing Fee 15000 Lire Papers invited RC glider en thusiasts over world Papers English French German Italian papers will translated English bound book free distribution authors symposium participants sale others Title brief outline paper must submitted organ izers July 31st copy complete paper drawings other attachments must hands organizers before opening Symposium Interested people should contact Mr FRANCO PIANTANIDA Via Alberta da Somma 42 21019 SOMMA LOMBARDO Varese ITALY Papers have already announced Belgium England Italy Since ACADEMY Model Aeronau tics interprets mean LEARNED SOCI ETY FORMED FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF ARTS OR SCIENCES about learned US glider guiders participating Symposium! POPULAR RECIPE FROM POPLAR BLUFF always pleasant see ladies volve themselves husbands hobby lives SEMO-FLIER newsletter FREELANCER RCCLUB PoplarBluff MO editor Bobby Baker includes column wives Club president ROBERT STAG NERs wife CAROLYN wrote charming col umn told gettinga recipe book must have written wino said recipe called some kind wine said prepared dish crockpot called two pounds chick en carrots onion celeryand spices stewed white wine Carolyn reports delicious THE HAPPIEST CHICKEN ever eaten! Perhaps Carolyn would share recipe HAPPY CHICKEN you dropped note Stagners live 1838 Seifert Dr Poplar Bluff MO 63901 other clubs might want exchange newsletters Freelancers RC Club too WISE AND FRIENDLY GESTURE STEVE TISCHLER secretary editor BARNSTORMERS Portland OR May issue Barnstormer News item smacking friendliness pride read Barnstormer name tags will ready new members next meeting proud club Wear name tag ever fly GREAT IDEA New friends mean still fun PROFOUND BIT OF PHILOSOPHY OUR FUTURE IS SHAPED BY OUR PAST Since obvious seems would wise us very careful what past ******all now****** 60 Model Aviation INSURANCE COSTS Cont pg 59 same company provided liability coverage 1977 offered renew 1978 includes first two months 1977 rate increase over $150000 Fortunately AMA able obtain coverage anoth er company about $50000 less assuming about 70000 members 78 Its too early know what 1979 costs will could easily go higher lot previous policy terminated end February full year 1978 rate would $177500 71000 x $250 minimum amount AMA will probably have pay 1979 depends claim record 78 its minor may able hold price line can expect pay Its sel lers markettheres little choice almost no alternatives best can mini mize claims means atten tion safety neededmore ever foreto help avoid further cost increases ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS FINANCIAL STATEMENT YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31 1977 INCOME AND EXPENSE Actual 1977 Budget 1978 EXPENSE Actual 1977 Memberships JrISr @ $3 I/S @ $5-77/$6-78 Jr/Sr @ $10 Open Family @ $10 Op $12-77/$13-78 Open @ $17 Booster @ $5 Less Partial Credit Number 8618 $ 588 2041 915 22867 31435 136 Total Memberships66600 Life Membership Club Insurance Sanction Insurance Sanctions FAI Stamps M/A Adv & Dir Sales Supply Sales-Net Film Rental Miscellaneous Contributions Interest Income Amount Number 2585400 6693 $ 295000 243 2041000 1968 915000 1540 27440400 14112 53439500 46474 80600136 822500 $85974400 71166 235000 3509545 132550 463150 81 8500 10211826 795180 115900 189266 35563 2583681 Amount 2007900 145800 1968000 1540000 18345600 79005800 80600 800000 $102293700 60000 3720000 150000 463800 850000 10570000 800000 120000 200000 30000 2600000 Total Income$105064561$121857500 Special Projects Transferred Surplus 1977 Nats Loss2434909 1977 RCWC Loss1922873 1977 RCWCTV Prog Exp 4471 Total8687564 *Actual FAI expenses charged against Program Fund 1977 $1928376 Salaries$35289281 Annuity 1241286 Taxes 2356844 Subtotal Rent Telephones Postage Membership Processing Membership Ins $150 Rule Books M/A & Reprints direct costs FAI 62126 xSOc NAA Div Fee md NAR credit Public Relations Awards & Promotions Scholarship Program-net Film Projects Film Library Officer Service Staff Travel Office Supp Stanery Eq Maint Printing Supplies Insurance General Depreciation Legal & Audit Consulting Fees Bad Debts 38887411 2340806 1311200. 3128919 5923297 7007900 770800 27171100 2760850* 2730825 2160340.. 141230 - 87800 2442748 605197 4288523 905532 2454937 729930 875884 832081 857 $ 41970900 1809500 2772100 46552500 2745200 1320000 3200000 6200000 15594600 1 300000 32320000 3106300 3106300 2000000 150000 200000 2200000 320000 4400000 1000000 2720000 830000 1140000 980000 1450000 150000 Total Operation Expense $108819872 32984900 Excess Operating Expense Over Income3755311 27400 BALANCE SHEET Assets Current Assets Cash Checking Accounts$21566109 Petty Cash10362 Cash Savings Accounts48789356 Accounts Receivable owed us Misc Accounts Receivable Advances-Employees Nats Sponsor Pledges-i 977 M/A Advertising Receivables Program Advertising Deferred Charges M/A Future Issue Costs Prepaid Insurance Resale Supplies Inventory Printing & Duplicating Supplies Membership Supplies Other Fixed Assets Furniture & Equipment Less Reserve Depreciation 352059 780246 54000 1332925 17500. 1176382 477967 1440616 187232 4036620 22308 7335778 3379759 Total Assets$84199701 60164775 2474650 84624 148800 174267 1479923 5300 338233 280315 109700 596642 23000 122681 20000 4215959 Liabilities & Net Worth Current Liabilities owe Accounts Payable 5349991 Employees Escrow & Annuity - 5855733 $70365827Deferred Income Membership Dues 1978 Club Charters FAI Stamps etc. ________ 62639425 Funds Scale Team Control Line Indoor Team Program 2536730 FF Team Program RC Soaring Team Program RC Aerobatics Team Program Scholarship Fund Howard McEntee Fund AMA Property Fund Eight-Ball Fund Liberty Bell Air Show Team Program 7341125 AMA-FAI Fund surplus Surplus Balance 1-1-77 adjusted20176148 Net Loss/12 mos-gen 3755311 3956019Nats 2434909 1977 RCWC net loss 2497344 8687564 Total Net Worthjjj54 Total Liabilities & Net Worth$84199701 August 1978 61 INCOME Budget 1978 Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ant DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Asnoine Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeor 405 Mart Street Nahoa NH 03060 Rayeond Giboolear 39 Hh Street Old Toson M 04468 Charles f-f Learoyd PO Boo 425 West Gronoc MA 01472 Al Nocosnik 4 Oeurrly Place NoraIk CT 06860 Georte Parker 7 Paul Dr. Lee MA 01239 A Mike Schindler 5 8014cc Once Leclyard CT 06339 Willian Wilbur 6 La,rel Ace Krsery ME 03904 Yet another Council Meeting has taken place youll reading about proposed dues increase have long time general feeling should cover financial needs within anti cipated membership increases raise dues enough keep us solvent another three four years surplus HAD has gone thataway almost really cant get deficit spending Louie Pascucci has written ask special plug fun-fly Helicopters July 15th 16th Saturday symposium factory reps including Ernie Huber Ron Barker Bob Fish will make flight demonstrations Any helicopter aspirant needs assistance kind will much welcomed symposium no charge Saturday evening buffet also free movies will provided site OMally School Glocester MA Sunday will hoverirg event type contest three classes will prizes trophies 1-2-3 places Novice Intermediate Expert $5 entry fee will charged further details write Louie Pascucci 16 Witham St Glocester MA phone him 617 283-1408 would like have requests like well ad vance display booth getting great deal use now scheduled late August need please call early about three months ahead need much imagetype display keep public thinking about model aviation No times mentioned Heli meet would expect starting both days AM about 9 oclock New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Districg II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BoysideNY 11381 Ansocinte Viee-Presidentn Pete Biandrini 2605 Broadmay Yonkers NY 10705 Dauld Fitield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12065 John Gnigy 6387 Badger Dc. Lockyort NY 14094 Cliff Montylaisir 17 Rotary Dr. Summit NJ 07001 Jack Sannarco 2062 Emerson Ace. Union NJ 07083 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies USAF/EUROPE Box 4067 APO Neee York 09000 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS heartening observe District Meeting concept long last catching other parts country started OURS District II three years ago WRAMS Show past two years have held TWO such meetings per year ie WRAMS Jamboree White Plains New York other SYMPOSIUM CENTRAL NEW YORK MODEL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION Syracuse plan hold still others two annually New Jersey Such gatherings serve useful purposes purposely try skip formalities instead plunge right forthright rap-session members course recognize numerous problems us AMA members faced strive active ly find practical workable solutions such Free sincere discussion order day meetings cli mate mutual understanding good fel lowship prevails throughout feel world would nowhere folks dreamed fancied impossible dream say fan cied because things SEEM im possible accomplishment way dreams highly respected freely discussed meetings sound workable ideas result meetings should run beyond allotted time period because wish hear MUCH MANY can Only listening learn LEARN MUST about hopes aspirations problems feelings members properly represented MY job take seriously outset of meetings distribute several items such questionnaire soliciting suggestions im provement AMA both local general levels statement goals strongly believe shall obliged reach order realize better AMA us current list District II officials com plete titles addresses telephone numbers connection item last mentioned am pleased note Henry Goedkoop capable editor fine newsletter MONMOUTH MODEL AIR PLANE CLUB cited admiration award know Corner column July issue magazine re-printing list officials dis tributed White Planes District II Meet ing February year too admire Henry having cooperated us regard Cake belated opportunity thank him MAD AT TETERBORO wish compliment Bill McClure HACKENSACK VALLEY FLYERS president achieving another FIRST hope certainly beginning long series having put super-super model air show Teterboro Airport New Jersey April 16 1978 Recognition also due GARDEN STATE CIRCLE BURN ERS other groups individuals contributed toward great event Featured show day-long demonstrations RC Control Line model aircraft well remotely-controlled boats competition standpoint events WW Post WW WW 2 Pat tern Biplane Helicopters Stand-Off Scale RC Boats RC Cars Demonstration flights controlled model aircraft made 11 am 1 pm 3 pm Attendance put over 5000 thrilled individuals 10 am display hangar jammed great models various unique de signs As Bill points out made profit gave almost $1000 prize money met costs important 98% came public directly associated hobby made Suburban Pan Am Bendix happy public relations end invited us back next year promised hangar room ramp space other facilities thanks Bill associates great contribution furtherance model aviation District II everywhere because like stone thrown surface water ripples spread out far beyond point im pact certainly regret having able attend show prevented doing virtue Executive Council Meeting Long Beach CA frustrations being AMA VP can place given time means forced pass up meetings contests other events try cover ground well possibly can certain limitations therefore havent visited club lately please bear shall best make am able PORTABLE DISPLAY BOOTH OF DISTRICT II tabletop display booth has certainly making rounds District II has proven very effective means getting modeling messages across public Frank Costello ROXBURY AREA MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB has very kindly volunteered serve coordinator portable booth district require shows etc please communicate directly Frank ad dress 27 Kearney Street Dover NJ 07801 telephone 201-361-1809 As date booth possession Joe Friend Freehold NJ used very successfully recent mall show club MONMOUTH MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB actively participated RHINEBECK CLASSIC197B VERSION MID-HUDSON RCSOCIETYisanoth er District II group duly proud does club contribute mightily advancement model avia tion through very popular WORLD WAR JAMBOREE held fall Rhinebeck NY now Rhinebeck Classics June 24 25 year represents another major step forward same direction very popular well-run meets successful great measure through capable efforts CD Vance Sutton Rhinebeck Clas sics embrace categories aircraft 1919 1937 era such events Barn storming Time Trials according special Rhinebeck Rules site old Rhinebeck Aerodrome just outside Rhinebeck NY operated Cole Palen also very good friend model aviation hope could make Rhinebeck Classic too will able make 1978 WW Jamboree Septem ber Consult Contest Calendar mag 62 Model Aviation azine concerning exact date soon information shall have published doing will assure yourself fam ily two terrific weekends very beautiful part country GEAR UP AND LOCKEDIII Ohm sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahn Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vce-Pnenidents Joe Eiben 5192 Edenhorst Lynharsl OH 44124 Francis Floharty 504 21st Sr. VennaWV 26101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadowbrook Sr Dad PA 19087 Edward Wisser 1521 Sarrrms Sr McKeesporn PA 15131 Hey District llIers report month overdue since either mailed too late mail ran slow something Well anyhow Council Meeting held Long Beach CA Conveniently MAC Show just next door Convention Center Long Beach stayed Council Meet ing board Queen Mary teresting experience itself No expen sive other motel accommodations quite different As usual met day cut little shorter usual fatigue factor took its toll important items covered concern modelers decision dues increase absolutely inevit able due inflation much increased surance costs also have holding line six years has eaten cash reserve would have strictly red next year dues increase formula finally approved after much discus sion $25 Open includes magazine $17 family option additional Open member $750 Seniors $5 Juniors still represents great bargain considering very excellent magazine insurance coverage large number other items cov ered wont discuss except proposed merger Lower Michigan out District VII District Ill No action taken affected VPs instructed pulse districts get further feedback resolution issue next Council Meeting Essentially guys gals Lower Michigan want join District III cause strong ties III particularly regard competition matters both RC CL So chance voice opinion Well find out reads col umn What thinknegative positive Ill vote next Council Meeting ba sis response Please address thoughts home address 1101 E Rahn Rd Dayton OH 45429 Some items will coming up next Council Meeting include BIG air planes appearing greater numbers What think about Are greater hazard should regulated would place limits Received note Jim Gaffrey about formation new Soaring Club N Ridgeville Ohio may contacted 6007 Cornell Blvd N RidgevilleOhio 44039 seems Northern Ohio Soaring Society now has about 19 members fly Park Board property nice thing about ar rangement Park Board happy have mow area letter Tom Markland flies guys Cincinnati inquires about AMA selling insurance think refer ring recent group insurance proposal offered outside insurer like other group insurance plan definitely being sold AMA Looks like bargain Also information try swer mail sometimes letter may slip through crack dont discouraged Let assure others easy task catering need and/or gripe modeler Theres profound truth Ive learned since taking non-salary job that AMA certainly perfect can bet tries damn hard serve majority modeler needs best way possible received report Associate VP Joe Eiben years National Model Plane Show held Cleveland area Joe reports entry categories almost 600 largest ever As matter interest over Delaware rict Columbia land h Carolina IVVirninia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Loaham MD 20801 Aveociate Vinn-Presidennn Chariot Foreman 609 Pnhite Rd. Mechanicroille VA 23111 V Sill Helms 800 Tynola Road Charlotte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wiltrrinnton DC 19809 John Preston 7012 Elora Coars Falls Charch VA 22042 Rassell Sanduslsy 1122 Plaza Circle Joppa MD 21085 Paul Yacobacci 6408 Winthrop Dr. Fayerreaille NC 28301 Council reviewed several hours unsettling financial data 1976 1977 1978 1979 escalation felt seriously lifestyles has course affected whole Academy operation rising costs commodity service marketplace overall disinte gration values used 10 years ago judicial system hascaused insurance picture jump out focus completely off-screen old news Youve heard much sensibilities jaded Read news magazines sides lives seem closing us President brother famous beerdrinker asks unions hold line wage increases jawbones industry hold line price increases federal budget goes up beyond dreams men just generation gone numbers Im mak ing money Ive ever made Im cutting costs way possible cant keep up rising tide increases Sales tax goes up broadened cut deeply Newspapers talk about costof-living increases terms two perhaps five percent changes see look like 30 40% Council session voted increase dues could pin down precisepast four years total entries have 556 506 585 594 Joes figures show decline total number grade school entries well Control Line As expected total Radio entries over four years has about doubled Free Flight Con trol Line entries have decreased Joes report listed 190 winners Out almost 200 awards offered show offers something strong its appeal young sters Joe Cohorts congratu lated magnificent effort just hope business doesnt interfere again can make show next year Incidently have appreciated council advice have gotten several occa sions year four Associate VPs would like remind folks out holding shows various kinds VP has AMA display available shows Just let know needs dis play moment middle three stops PA will close report bit bad news Jim Slater RC Contest Coordinator District III has contracted partial paraly sis resulting bout virus Mount Carmel Hospital Columbus OH Im sure would appreciate card note modeling friends ly amount would job What can about five-year planning cannot guess what next six months will Experts seem agree financial magazines will keep going bad until goes worse cant agree timing severity thing seems certain charged responsibility future planning rather large organization must opt security growth same time keep up must grow change create new ways solve problems must keep financial security allow us options change cannot suggest way us voter median mass bill-payers work solve worlds biggest problem So insidious inroads have made day-to-day pocketbooks personal free doms seems no way back plus side Academy ganization efficient growing efficient month new systems energies used Planning new er ways serve members reaching modelers has never ably done dedicated people doing now ever before get whole act straight Council has no desire count good must concern itself im provement guys out faced prob lems may specifically different generally similar Youve made decisions maybe some working see something organization dont just cri tique suggest solutions pot can use some stirring dialogue developing least District IV concerning Pattern Scale judging situation reported last month group forming hopes organizing judging situation Just received groups formal proposal plans reprinted below received cppy Scale August1978 63 judges reaction proposal Ill clude edification pen reactions send either Howard Crispin Jr John Preston myself Ad dresses below Academy Model Aeronautics District IV Proposal Judges Howard Crispin Jr 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottsville VA 22901 Due lack working national judg ing organization responsive regional needs following proposal being circulated Clubs within AMA District IV involved Pattern Scale Sport biplane competition especially asked give proposal con sideration response may ultimate answer should provide means working towards goal fair know ledgeable competent judging 1 Create regional organization initially AMA District IV will provide basis scheduling coordinating judges accor dance contest schedule within AMA District IV successful would worth expand other AMA Districts en courage districts form own judging groups respect item three con sideration should given least com munication between AMA Districts 2 Organize such manner utilize judges equitable basis Provide adequate coverage overworking few individu als during competition season 3 Provide means training personnel high levels competence skill require ment would provide judges familiar Pattern Scale Sport biplane rules aircraft characteristics flight capabilities requires periodic seminars areas district well entire district would desirable utilize Model Aviation forum discussion other needs organization can no doubt ar ranged seminars should set up pro vide discussion demonstrations practice sessions 4 Encourage contest directors fliers clubs recognize effort judges encourage capable people become judges several aspects considered am sure have contests much thank extended judges end two three hard days work small part encouragement aspect greatest need people capable willing encourage USPJA functional suggested following action taken Response quite good locally approval endorse ment forthcoming USPJA time suggested competition club recruit two people know ledgeable willing work judges people would subsidized club some mannerpayment AMA dues club dues portion thereof return two individuals would have certain commitments club Districts coordinator District would assign people minimum two meets yearone would club-sanctioned competition other away away would scheduled near individuals home base possible would occasional trips some greater distances should contest requirements requiring substan tial number judges days high transportation costs would desirable provide some reimbursement judges away home An adequate judging staff could formed manner Judges would expected attend occasional scheduled sem inars proposal would require co operation concerned would desirable have some plans finalized order have formal endorsement District IV meeting August does provide full usage 1978 hope fully start can made 1978 District IV organization will fully function al 1979 Response John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Dear Howard response Proposal Judges discussed April meeting RCCVA now circulating known competition clubs District IV have following comments 1 I am strongly favor regional organi zation improve both availability quality judges past experiences USPJA appears so-called national organization responsive needs its members District IV 2 I believe practical ex pect single group judges become skilled judging Pattern Scale Sport bi plane events say because feel majority Scale enthusiasts myself includ ed prospective judges might expected appear have sufficient terest Pattern flying want judge event also same may also apply Pat tern fliers regard judging Scale contest contest both Pattern Scale events perhaps Sport biplane scheduled necessary have different judges event order give ac tive judges break duties should add past experiences judging confined Pattern Scale cannot fer constructive comments Sport biplane event 3 I believe idea recruiting two people competition club good expect travel other clubs have no affiliation act judges will met much en thusiasm have already asked such vol unteers NVRC response overwhelming its absence As alter native would suggest representative competition category should re cruited club planning AMA com petition event people would encour aged attend training sessions etc would responsible training judges own club turn would judge clubs contests other words club judging reps would ensure judging standards contests held clubs con form standards established Dis trict IV organization would willing volunteer services act Scale judging repre sentative either orboth clubs DCRC NVRC am member 4 Some effort should made tie District IV judging organization USPJA feel necessary order maintain uniform national standards judging various events USPJA does respond effort least tried Hope comments some use Howard Sincerely John D Preston Alabama ida gia issippi to Rica V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeilI District V Vice-Presideot 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham Al 35205 Associate Vice-Pridento John Bryson 400 Council Cr P0 Boa 1355 Tupelo MS 38801 Richard E Jackson 107 White Blod Scvveroillr SC 29483 chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Colavbus GA 31904 Arvhcr Johnson 932 Bnyri Dr. Deiray Beach FL 33444 Jim Larhin 3252 Monte dOre Once Hoover AL 35216 Luis Rodi9vez C-tO 5th St Bet. Villa Rica Bavamon Puerto Rico 00619 John Workman 5321 Over-ton Road Nashville TN 37220 Have noticed much bigger model planes getting isa 29 pound 10 foot CessISW 15-year-old Todd Baker poses re cently completed Sig Kadet plane flies beautifully Todd lives Helena AL constantly encouraged prompted understanding father Dr Henry Baker way twig bentthe tree grows Todd will top flier days pic ture taken Grayson Valley field 64 Model Aviation Al LflallToux secretary c rasco Model Pilots Odessa FL sent snap Mr Paul Flow two-engine cutie almost InIJILLUIC WdS eaen oig air snow tn Meriolan MS other day L-R jack Neal Harold Watson Hervey Woods posing after flying crowd Bham Aeromodelers Club way several important growing RC clubs Atlanta GA area doing unusu ally good job serving local modelers Mac Hodges newsletter editor lanta area Conley Flyers faithfully sends mn o newnietter month recent contest nere some winners Mike Powers 1st Scale Pop Curtis 1st Star Novice Bob Stewartlst Expert Jerry Bishop 3rd Novice Ray Creasy worst crash Pop Curtis well-known sport flier Georgia belongs several prominent clubs good friend Pop edged Mr Bob Ruther Nashville Quickie 500 took great delight doing Bob good friend also am staying Out Bob doesnt get beat very often folks nois S Indiana ucky oc, VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Aesociate Vice-President Ocord S Ahlberg 734 Acuda Rd. Valparaisg IN 46353 Roger Oeers 729 N 22nd Sn. Onincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stosely Lane Springfield IL 62704 Frank L Hoghes 709 NE 44th Sn. Kansas City MO 641 t6 Edmin Wynn PodI 1640 Meywich Dr. Leoleglon KY 40504 Robert C Stagner 1828 Sole, Or. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip SolInon 3021 Spring Volley Ct. Anderson IN 46011 contests fun flies have rained out blown out far spring Seems have beautiful weather during middle week least weather doesnt bother mall shows managed attend show Peoria IL sponsored Peoria RC Club Peoria Area Wyreflyers Control Line club About 100 models displayed half Control Line models happy meet modelers finally hope see Bob Overmier president Wyreflyers wrote short letter Seems having much fun flying Control Line some RC fliers watching may build some Ukie models Lake County Radio Control Club North Shore Model Boaters held first RC Model Exposition April 29 30 Lakehurst Shopping Center Waukegan IL About 125 airplanes boats cars shown show successful AMA-sanctioned event planned next year David Fulton Chairman sent letter press release about show Steve King sent information about Central Indiana RC Flyers Association Chal lenge restricted fun fly dianapolis area RC clubsand set July 30 trying build annual con test between clubs traveling trophy Sounds like fun have new club Illinois Lisle Aero already have flying site meet second Tuesday Lisle Park District fieldhouse Most members far RC modelers David Cosby Mineral Point MO sent letter some color photos some modelers down club Min eral Area RC Society fly Washington County Airport Potosi MO have 3000-foot runway anyone wants fly David Gary Griffith missed three weekends flying last winter need black white photos col umn sorry cant insert Daves color prints missed last Executive Council Meet ing due death family think first Ive missed about seven years what hear AMA dues have go up first estimated Inflation insur ance really hurting Iowa igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Anenae Muscatine IA 52761 Aesoniane VicePreeiden5g Iarne D Clerk PR 3 Cedar Rapids IA 62401 Frank Morrssry 14100 W Park Ace. New Berlin WI 63151 Tm Price 11287 Soar Sterlint Heights Ml 46078 Wer Robrog 4494 Tanylewood Trail Sr Joseph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Howard Wayne 1706 7th 55. NE Rochester MN 65901 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Rorralos Ml 48174 spent two days April Long Beach CA behalf District VII purpose visit attend Executive Council Meeting April 21 Upon return promptly wrote short report forwarded AVPs District VII AVP ball should have some formation already January meeting voted dues increase probably prematurely insurance costs carrier defined April meeting forced review also total budget AMA 1978 going faced very tough financial squeeze due primarily increased insurance costs 1978 unknown escal ation 1979 provide satisfactory finan cial situation passed dues increase 1979 follows $2500 Open members including magazine $750 Senior mem bers magazine $500 J u niors magazine present surance rate losing money Ju nior Senior member joins 1978 good explanation made Jim Scarboroughs column July issue MA also faced possibility will lose tax exempt status non-profit organization IRS confirms ruling will have increased costs required oper ate pay taxes IRS intends examine non-profit corporations due some problem Maryland involving improper tax exemp tions non-profit group AMA now ap pealing ruling outcome uncer tam Close behind us investigations will AMA AMA ride motorcy cles go doctors know mean complete statement reasoning hind dues increase issue please locate hope can understand Councils action April matter transferring lower Michigan District Ill brought up Council recommendation As result input received prior meeting did try make positive motion have sent questionnaire chartered clubs Michi gan asked input proposal presented AMRCC heard less half clubs Michigan could make positive comments meeting clubs respond can make proposal August meeting Nats Please respond havent already done Speaking Nats would like Lake Charles permanent Nats site peti tion present being circulated AMA chartered clubs Have seen about 1979 Nats Lincoln-Omaha area Contact Vince Mankowski District IX VP myself well very interested com ments Thanks newsletter editors clubs monthly news havent swered am avoiding neg lecting am just buried paperwork dont give up Ill try get note off soon send thoughts AVPs should because serve should doing job Keep informed dont get ac tion let know cant personal profile month because dont have pictures use Next month hope introduce another Dis trict VII team need good guideline flight instruction RC beginners Mil wau kee Flying Electrons newsletter Flypap er excellent April issue Geoff Styles editor 6061 N Bay Ridge Ave Whitefish Bay WI 53217 Ill bet would send copy asked Thanks clubs have sent club patch jacket still has few open spots want send election year President AMA time heard Nominations numbered districts President will made August Nominating Committee meet ing its up make decision head man See Nats Arkansas S Louisiana Menico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankensitip Wichita Falls TX 76308 Ansociare VicePresideons Boec Averill 9117 La Barrarree NE Albcrloerrloe NM 87111 Ned Borne, 523 N Lebanon Sciphor LA 70563 Frank Osborne 18 Mohace N Lintle Rock 72116 Bod Teeny Son 545 Richardson TX 75080 trend contests district up year made Cliff Cloud Climbers contest Benbrook August1978 65 good turnout Dallas RC Club Quickee 500 Mesquite 32 entered flew five fast rounds Pylon races Smith Claeys tied five first place heats Paul took best flight time Paul insisted check out well-used airplane says does have slick fly Quickie 500 Abilene also reported fine crowd flew Novice Pre Novice District VIII AMA tabletop display getting good workout need mall show demonstration whatever contact soon have date Sure dont want disappoint anyone use get back soon can next group can have reports get has getting good response bring ing new AMA club members Remem ber district has display its use hear working well districts Once again year plan district contests Cant make would like meet dont make city contest remem ber Ill LAKE CHARLES NATS get contest please come up introduce yourself have met before come re-introduce self Should go Nats want work events help would appreci ated Naturally event directors pre-selected workers timers count ers tabulators etc can offer services site 1978-79 rule book finally got printed mail should have yours now write HQ let know did get may late contest season will early 1979 Read rules event fly dot book indicates change So read over closely did get disturbing report CD dealt contestant classification rule book very explicit cannot lower classification first filling out required form must also signed district VP have signed yet have asked yet can go upward own can compete higher class cannot compete lower class Also acquire points automatically advance following year Novice Pre-Novice meant get people Pattern So dont scare new ones out event Dont underclass yourself poor sportsmanship could affect own contest So before going contest make sure know what flying what classes going Nats flying CL Stunt might want know Dallas Rounders putting pre-Nats Precision Aerobatics contest July 29-30 will using four PAMPA classes can get entry blank Dallas Round ers 2400 Lovell Dr Mesquite TX 75150 read report last Council Meeting big item change dues structure other items acted have gripe about what done dont sit stew Let hear about expect hear happy So dont hear take satisfied got preview look cover program RC Southwest Champion ships contest Labor Day weekend planning three-day contest Pattern Pylon Scale Helicopter Old Timers Soaring plans Free Flight Control Line contests well under way also format has changed since local clubs have taken over portion South western Chain pionships Coistado as aska h Dakota h Dakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Ymca Mankewski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue NE 68005 Annociate Vce-Prsidensa charles Orannon 2220 Muriposa Olod Casper WY 82601 Gerald Oeneav 6464 S Andes Plane Aarvra co 80016 Man Hansen 1900 Wocorsn SW Huron 5057360 Lornie Kroeber 1764 S 9th Fargo NO 58102 Oscar Olson Otti Maple Omaha NE 68104 Jim OReilly 4760 N Oattin Wichita KS 87220 Coordination majority districts problems stems same source Whether problem representation redistricting host similar issues basic issue contest coordinating numerous examples conflic ting contests situations two local groups competing fliers within outside district Colorado competes District X Arizona fliers Wichita ri vals Texas Oklahoma fliers Sioux City Des Moines bat heads Fargo Sioux Falls entrants Nebraska Muscatine IA vs Lincoln NE Springfield MO vs Oma ha NE etc etc list almost endless Everyone agrees problem What AMA going about answer actually what AMA going much going about AMA member District IX should first request demand neces sary licensed Contest Director club start coordinating first step can take simple Contest Director club should send now contest coordinators inexpen sive lOc postcard information card should include date traditional con tests years has held held type contest events scheduled ie RC Pattern CL Rac ing entrants normally come information will used co ordinators sanctioning contests 1979 will send traditional dates comes list neighboring district coordina tors before first year help pro tect contests planning make effort work neighbors help solve mutual problems Contest Directors should respond new coordinators have assured us will approve sanctions conflicts guar antee sanction approval next year initial action must begin now Send coordinator card CLIFF Coordinator Bill Bieda 411 Barker Building Omaha NE 68102 RC Coordinator Travis McGinnis 8027 West 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 group does have traditional date response coordinator should include what plans may have exam ple would like have Pattern meet sometime June contest coordinators have maps population figures clear overlays different categories weeks can help much help Another tip concerning sanction applica tions send application contest coordinator include stamped self-addressed post card coordinator will use card inform immediately contest has granted sanction alert problems may have aware including card will cut down time takes find out about contest make sure request re ceived first place Again cannot stress enough need send now appropriate coordinator formation necessary 1979 put off have waited until now con test season upon us problem present subject interest should highest initiate action Con test Directors should heard As final note groups neighboring Dis trict IX would also like kind infor mation encouraged send District IX co ordinators card FAt Combat Team Selection committee mem ber representing District IX Dave Hermit Jones 662 North Volutsia Wichita KS 67214 Comments questions regarding Combat TSC should sent Dave proud have him act behalf Congrat ulations best wishes Dave District IX hasavacancyonthe Free Flight Contest Board term office least two-year rule cycle 1978-79 names nominations volunteers should sent right away Remember Fargo Denver October district meetings well plan ning stages now going great See Coordination column unusually short things want say will doing hope emphasize need Contest Directors clubs send cards contest dates right now Arzooa uroa ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboroui District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redosds Beach CA 90278 Anooiaoa Vice-Presidentu Robe- Barnes 68-1090 Kono Mai Orion Aiea HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ales Chisolm 1100 West Sham Fresno CA 93711 Ed Hagerlin 2761 N Campbell Acenue Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Betty Stream 3723 Svosnder Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Granqer William 181 Pamnee Street San Marco, CA 92069 recent April Council Meeting took place district pleasure have traipse across nation attend pleased district selected Spring meeting Only Council member unable attend honored presence Vic Powell Executive Director NAA Vic member Council pre sence added lot meeting Associate Vice Presidents Betty Stream also attended two guests District 66 Model Aviation X also present Bev Wisniewski District X FF Contest Board member Joe Norcross First order business sad shape budget brought unexpected ly high insurance rates recently approved $3 dues increase along proposed postal rate increase would barely keep AMA would enable reserve fund built up must remembered paying 1978 insurance rates 1972 dues base Consequently deficit 1978 will large will come directly out reserve line reasoning Council voted increase Open dues $25 year magazine included establish Senior dues $750 Junior rate $500 family rate will $1 700 magazine option Open has deleted Juniors Seniors will have option $8 per year gen eral feeling dues increase should substantial enough cover inflation hedge against another insurance rate increase avoidance another dues increase few years Council Meeting held Long Beach day before MACS trade show opened AMA booth well staffed District X volunteers AMA staff allowed sell patches pins etc allowed sell member ships Im pleased report quite few sold following weekend saw first annu al IMS take place Los Angeles Conven tion Center Once again AMA booth staff stayed over week between shows time allowed sell pins etc Once again Betty Stream daugh ter Suzi Bev Wisniewski daughter-inlaw worked both weekend days show thanks An item might interest District X clubs looking flying site recently caught eye Ive sent newspaper clipping John Worth pertained new California state law holds property owners blame less injuries incurred others using property recreational purposes factor plus AMAs insurance should powerful lever obtaining permission fly private property recently attended meeting San Gabriel Valley Radio Control League meeting conducted President Ed Paige showed film Marvelous Minia tures well received Contact d like attend club meetings have news recently formed RC Sail plane club Bakersfield area name quite mouthfulSouthern San Joaquin Soaring Society have newsletter flying site have flying site theyre work securing second further information contact Bill Ruther ford 3412 Madrid Bakersfield 93301 Northern California AVP Glenn Carter comes following words another club IMAC Everyone model aviation has favorite area interest active Mine RC realistic aerobatic program offered IMACInternational Miniature Aerobatic Club adaptation full-scale IAC Sport Aerobatics flown world wide Originally conceived 1973 Sport Scale biplanes IMAC now offers levels competition biplanes monoplanes designed Aresti aerobatics Dozens IMAC events scheduled year Tournament Champions Las Vegas will use similar format Inter national Champion unlimited class fliers show worth seeing Membership $500 annually information write District X AVP Glenn Carter THE RMALS Alaska o 0 Moetarq en ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Ansociate Voe-Pesident Al Colon, 1607 S oon Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Rn 1 Ron 48 Boadnie MT 59015 Clarence C HaoIrn Ri 5 Ron 18 Coeor dAlene ID 83814 Ed McColloonh 535 E 81 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Reojo 26608 Dover Coin Kent WA 98031 Don zipoy 21418 NE Main Street Redmond WA 98052 number very good flight training programs district good because assist beginner get off right foot well assure help comes someone qualified interested will reserve fora later column plaudits due instructors assist make programs unsung heroes model aviation What will pre sent verbatim report Boeing Hawks program Dave Katagiri architect current program report contains some formation may enhance program first scheduled training program gan May 4th good turnout train ees instructors added bonus good weather New trainees present cluding several will become members order participate program May 10th too wet fly last Wednesday May 17th beautiful day New ships field included Doug Millers Q-TEE Cessna flyingfamily Colleen Frank Snook Darrel Cheshire checked out flew club trainer prepared Larry Shaull Darrell will responsible use trainer trainees intend StageFlight Pattern 1a Oval & Reverse Oval b Figure 8 offset runway 2a Oval & Reverse Oval b Figure 8 offset runway 3Oval upwind leg over runway 4Landing pattern let down final go around 5Landing pattern complete landing 6Takeoff Altitude Ft 300-200 100 100 use trainer should bring some sport fuel BYOF Observations edge runway brings mind difficulty novices have concerning directional control reversal ships fly towards themselves couple ways avoid giving wrong command 1 Always point transmitter antenna direction model flight ship coming toward pilot model should observed over shoulder positioned attitude right left com mand can given confusion control reversal 2 pilot faces model flying ward himself directional commands come reversed Therefore observing model drops wing apply stick com mand direction low wing raise Dont try think right left projecting yourself cockpit air craft takes too much time critical phase learning final landing approach Most frequent first ap proach ends cartwheel maneuver end runway because novice pilot applies wrong directional command aggravates situation apply confusion control reversal situation point time instructor probably grabs transmitter drops excitement technique use during final approach landing point antenna direc tion flight No 1 above simply use directional control stick either push model away pull towards pilot other words forget about right left commands instructors reminded teach trainees good habits concerning functional checks before starting fly use flight pattern avoids tower pits Also instructors should organize flight trainee knows before takeoff what expected transmitter handed over Avoid random flight patterninstead main tain large oval figure eight retrace pass Its good practice approach worked out Dave pro gression should interest Thank Dave Boeing Hawks ma terial Objective Maintain constant altitude track Vary throttle necessary Maintain constant altitude track Vary throttle necessary Maintain constant altitude track Vary throttle necessary Align runway center 100-25 100-0 Climb 100 ft Similar 3 align runway medium throttle final go around Demonstrate ability make straight approach Safe landing After TO orbit enter pattern land 7Simple aerobatics loops Immelman Cuban 8 wing over etc Instructor student choice August1978 67 FLIGHT TRAINING TASKS JUNIO FLIGHT / ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 COMPLETE RESULTS AMA INDOOR POSTAL WINNERS Graham Davitt David Turgeon Joel West RUNNERS-UP Collin DiMago Ian Davitt Mike VanGorder Douglas Carter Hey gang heres whole listing entered heartily congratulate winners top runners-up thanks too go theadults sponsored flying timed sent results Fairwood Flyers Berea Ohio named contest Ceiling Hopper largest contingent fliers too group Great Britain made inter national contest did very nicely selves too taking half top places Rather expert designs flown HL Glider event placings apparently depending age experience Rubber Powered Stick event chosen de sign additional factor exper ienced modelers flying quality Easy Bs Novice Pennyplanes beginners course starting out basic AMA Cubs Contests place modelers get together enjoy thrill flight contestant tries better himself did before well compete other fellow models compared see improvements can made construction designin other words special place special world returned whenever possible ENTRY DEADLINE Entries AMA Outdoor FF Spring Early Bird Postal Contest must received Ed Whitten June 30th Dont late OFFICIAL RESULTS AMA January/February 1978 LING HOPPER Indoor Postal Contest Ages up through 16 unlimited number flights scores adjusted 35 feet 1 Graham Davitt 2 Collin Di liaio Ian Davitt Mike Van Gorder Ichiro Sugioka Joel West Jimmy Schmock Douglas Carter Pam Griffith Paul Dumke Julie Hancy Jon Ehgotz Charlene Avins Kris LBne Kenny Lesher Steve Spence Peter Anderson Paul Smith Mike Clem Vince Marce Steve 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1978/08
Page Numbers: 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68
When last membership dues increase went effect 1973 AMA Execu tive Council promised hold line fu ture increases least five years prom ise kept during five years membership grew steadily healthy surplus funds developed fact beginning fifth year 1977 surplus grown just over $200000almost quarter million dollars Yet little over year later surplus cut almost half expected end 1978 surplus would gone story what happened past year half what behind headlines above AMAers will pay lot membership next year Several factors combined 1977 wave warning flag mid-yr say dues increase should considered Inflation alone increasing expenses general ex tent increased membership added costs outpacing increased come item particularmembership surancejumped annual cost about $53000 1976 $70000 1977 AMA Executive Council could see trend early 77 January year ap proved budget anticipated year-end deficit about $50000 Council wasnt too concerned ever since knew reserve surplus funds make up deficit also knew 1977 fifth year since last dues increase necessary increase could made 1978 get income back top expen ses So decision time came early August 77during Council meeting National Championships Californiathe K outlook reassuring no crisis ap parent However trend obvious concern ing income vs expenses Council dis cussed voted proposals dues creases several Council members noted strong mood among constituents dues increase should made long large surplus funds ex isted Executive Director cautioned against view noting surpluswhile seemed largeamounted about 20% current annual budget inflationary situation reserve ex cessive finally voted 1977 Nats meet ing would no dues increase 1978 moment decision seemed okay Unfortunately timing just bit too early way cause mid-August deadline finali zation materials annual membership renewal mailing follow shortly afterabout 70000 renewal packets prepared volume mail requires lead time about six weeks timing about month later different Council vote might have resulted early August too soon know financial report July RC World Championships Springfield OH would turn Out preliminary report indicated loss about $5000 definite bills still picture incom plete Similarly Nats mid-stride too soon know opera tion would turn out although apparent income would lower hoped both situations felt surplus would cover losses no spe cial action required year end picture dramatically different combined World Champs Nats losses developed worse ex pected totalling almost $50000 Thus Council met January consider 78 budget faced obvious ly deteriorating situation looking overall loss 1977 over $80000 prediction close same amount 78 Natsor other special event losses increased basic operating ex penses due inflation made outlook 78 no better 77 Council therefore voted 1979 dues increase provide $3 additional adult AMA member amount seemed safe enough allowing expected large jump membership insurance other costs once again timing unfortu nate true insurance cost 1978 yet available previous coverage due expire shortly insurance com pany yet provided cost figures re newal bid another company yet finalized So Council allowed almost $50000 budget insurance lone compared 77 cost about Model Aviation ended 1977 slightly black net income $70548 total income $38336026 cover total expenses $38265678 income included $281242 membershipsubscrip tions plus $9036126 advertising hob shop sales non-member subscriptions plans sales also $11757 allocation gen eral funds cover magazines provided out charge AMA officers free members mostly Contest Directors expenses cluded $271711 direct costs plus $11094378 allocated costs part HQ overhead apportioned magazine opera tion Thus again 1977 beginning magazine has continued pay itself drain general AMA income magazine staff consists five people salaries paid completely maga zine income addition magazine income covers cost part salaries some people other departments services par tially used magazine dollar per member beforea major increase turned out enough Within month after January Council meeting company providing 77 coverage asked $225000 78 coverage increase about $325 per member almost 400% Meanwhile bid alternate com pany came through $250 per member about $1 75000 year no other choices available latter cost prevailed though about $50000 lower other offer net effect increase 78 expense budget about $30000 increase plus others developed con cerning rent miscellaneous factors pro duced revised 78 budget deficit about $100000almost same amount remaining current surplus Thus Council met again late April year apparent dues increase voted just couple months previous inadequate no reserve fall back 79 needed sure dues income would enough cover expenses also felt necessary begin rebuild reserve especially since inflation showing no real signs abating insurance costs 79 might get worse mood therefore get back situation 73-76 periodmore enough funds cover costs assure August1978 57 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice- Presidents AMA EXECUTIVE COUNCIL EXPANDS MAGAZINE REPORT DUES INCREASE FOR 19 Operating Deficits 77 78 Evaporate Previous Surplus dues increase would hold 79 level just year So went beyond $22 adult rate magazine proposed voted $25 also voted increase dues rate Juniors Seniors Family membersit noted Juniors cost AMA $275 basic insurance costs alone $3 rate publication no longer feasible 1979 Junior will pay $5 basic dues Senior will pay $750 either wishes magazine cost will $8 additional Family members second adult AMA member family will pay $17 $25 less maga zine cost same time Council voted clude magazine automatically adult members except Family members noted currently available option con cerning magazine previously voted dropped 1980 new ac tion merely apply change year earlier consolidate dues change ac tions same year magazine decision noted based fact AMA members choice 78 paid maga zine separately economies would re sult elimination dual publication op erations AMA News Model Aviation increase magazine portion dues increase would minimized pointed out magazine operation paid its own way since its inception mid-75 AMAS NEW LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAM Some AMA members have questioned AMA has added life insurance basic membership liability protection coverage AMA incidentally involved insurance business AMA first membership service organization As such goal serve needs members best can As fundamental service AMA has provided members Comprehensive Gen eral Liability Protection years since 1942 addition AMA several years ago automatically included Accident/Medical cov erage members no extra charge li ability protection serves AMA member injures someone damages someones prop erty flying accident/medical pro gram pays medical bills member injured ability provide such pro tection allows Academy members fly confidence knowing pro tected against suit medical bills acci dent should occur collective bargaining power membership provides purchase strengththe dollars involved substantial Through strength numbers AMA able add surance service offering members theoppor tunity buy low cost term life insurance plan desire no obligation purchase coverageit simply avail able might want take ad vantage Most important AMA curs no expense nor receives profits plan expenses plan re sponsibility Albert H Wohlers & Company including materials addressing postage initial mailings promotional ex penses firm assisted AMA operated within its own budget currently based $7 per member 79 magazine will continue op erate within its own budget based $8 per member Thus $1 $8 1979 adult member dues increase will go magazine $8 very low subscription rate considerably less AMA members non-members less other maga zine comparable size quality meantime noted about $25000 magazine credits claimed AMA members 1975 offered refunds unfulfilled subscriptions part 76-77 surplus general funds thus magazine helped pro long time between previous new dues increase AMA Executive Council taking bold new dues action 79 looking renewal situation developed af ter 1973 dues increase extra funds available AMA made tremendous strides following five-year period particularly area public relations progress FCC FAA concerning model avi ation same situation repeats early 1980s can greatest period ofAMA pro gress yetthe basic theme behind Execu tive Councils action has develop strengthen AMA could rath er less continue growth past 10 years way goal 100000 members 1990 getting its current membership liability cover age effective first March 1978 through efforts AMA able save $53000 annual cost current coverage compared cost renewing coverage through previous insurance com pany Previously same company offered provide life insurance program mem bers no cost AMA program studied approved 1977 AMA Executive Council supplemental op tional benefit members Meantime AMA members have applied life insurance coverage have indicated AMA should have offered Thus appears plan has well-received enough members justify program short AMA mem bers have benefitted savings liabil ity accident/medical coverage have taken advantage life insurance op tion cost having incurred AMA Therefore life insurance program bonus benefit AMA membership costs borne choose participate CAMPING AND FAMILY DORMS AGAIN AT NATS 75 Nats families enjoyed unique facilities McNeese State University Lake Charles Louisiana took advantage special family suites groups couples families consisting just hus band wifesuch couple plus children couple plus other adults children special family suites include four small roomseach two single bedsplus sitting room utility room multiple-person bathroom including several sinks showers commodes family suite rate $8 per person 16 overno charge children under 16 example suite two adults two children under 16 rents total $16 per night suite being shared two couples rents $32 per night etc dormitories McNeese State University approximate ly four miles southwest Chennault Air Base reservations use dormitories must made through AMA either through advance entry mail Nats headquarters air base No priority system necessary ex cept families children will receive pre ference ample room other anticipated users dormitory space Advance reservation payment mail recom mended however refunds will made space used $5 key deposit will required refundable checkout individuals couples dorm rooms available $5 per person per night two room $8 per night room Camping Site tents trailers overnight motor home recreational vehicle parking whether camp site other au thorized parking area $10 charge per site covers complete Nats per iod number persons camp ing party will no refund unused days camping fee must paid advance upon arrival no electrical power individual campsites camp area cludes portable toilets No priority system campsites available Additional camping available door site Burton Coliseum about five miles south Chennault Air Basewhere Nats events will held cost will $5 per night payable AMA electrical water hookups available no sewage dumping facilities Trailer camper parking shade tents also will possible Indoor site Restrooms also available motel other camping information write AMA HQ check appropriate box entry form Entry forms mailed prior June 1 76 77 Nats contestants dead line advance mail entry postmark date July 3rd dont have entry form June 15 assuming want please advise AMA l-IQ immediately deadline will missedlate entry expensive TIlE RISING COST OF INSURANCE Up until few years ago cost AMA providing liability protection AMA mem bers relatively low averaging about SOc per member recently cost has creased major jumps actually triple 1978 annual totals recent years 197451900 members 197553900 197662500 197766600 1978 est71000 $ 24800 24800 37210 46000 156000 Note These figures include cost AMAs supplementary accident coverage originallyand stillcosts 25c per mem ber should also noted 1978 cost Continued page 61 58 Model Aviation 4id24 7 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 4 * * * 44 * 4 - * ** 4*4 * ** *** *44* * *4* ** * ** ** *4*4*4 *44* ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** *4 President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMSNS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 JOIN CLUB TO IMPROVE Toledo new AMA member confided since joining club learning aerodynamics much faster said still couldnt fly worth damn least now knew HOW AMA PRESIDENT SPENDS HIS TIME WELL CERTAINLY NOT BUILDING MODEL PLANES AMA members have consuming desire gain title AMA President would well study photo top column photo taken employee entered door hobby shop Monday morning mail about 70 80 pieces mail handle about 80% being AMA mail am obliged open read handle contents will also obligated respond much often entire mornings work simply open read mail AND THIS HAPPENS EVERY DAY AMA President does get paid nor does have staff aid him AMA desk dining room table home must cleared off least twice day Filing nightmare top still must earn living Are SURE want AMA President? WHATS IN NAMEACADEMY Ever wonder just call ourselves group THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERO NAUTICS Since have around since baby days AMA have long tried find simple statement have banded together Also willing eager pay dues privilege joining hands lap dictionary feel sums up pretty well reads ACADEMY LEARNED SOCIETY FORMED FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF ARTS OR SCIENCES original intent object organizers AMA reason unique name chosen course AMA became additional things services enthusiasts joined broader needs developed Are serving original purpose name ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS demanded ABSOLUTELY proof success advancing SCIENCE aeronautics very evident progress first hand-thrown glider todays sophisticated powered remotely controlled aircraft models have become extension minds having put bodies inside flying device dare think have developed model aeronautics ART gaze upon superb workmanship skill create beauty some sophisticated scale min iatures peoplecarrying large aircraft background Please assured AMA living up handsome manner intent hope AMAs founding fathers have gone far beyond fondest dreams conceived fascinating progressive path us follow AND WE CAN LOOK WITH GREAT PRIDE IN HOW WE ARE RAISING THEIR CHILD hope proud belonging ACADEMY am having chosen its primary officer DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE? According very learned dictionary person member academy Academy Model Aeronautics instance known ACADEMICIAN Now pretty profound should sure give pride boost Now know what am just wish could pronounce it! Hello fellow academicians Howzat sound Eh AND LEST WE THINK WERE PRETTY BIG brag lot being LARGEST SPORTING AVIATION ORGANIZATION IN THE WORLD well over 70000 members WE ARE HOWEVER much larger sporting organization nonaviation AMA NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION membership several times large leaves opening make profound state ment NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCI ATION loaded HOW ABOUT FLYING SITES! midwestern newspaper Ill spare citys name tongue-in-cheek columnist said Youll have excuse chug-holed streets city saving its money build tennis courts APOLOGY TO BUD NOSEN Last month column reported state ment BUD NOSEN relative trend toward so-called giant scale models Nosen manufactures very popular line biggies conversations Bud expressed concern however about use engines over 60 cu displacement Nosens models engineered flown successfully 60 magazine came out extra word slipped quote Bud saying con cerned about bigger engines error Bud concerned should until problem has better studied PERFECTLY NATURAL NAME Some time back top-ranked modeler flying us Chinese origin habit helping other name planes picked clever name fellows new masterpiece never guts enough suggest him name ASIAN FLU BE SELFISH ABOUT YOUR MODELING SAFETY IS SOMETHING THAT YOU OWE YOURSELF INDY 500 DRIVER BUILDS MODELS What does professional race car driver relaxation As write Indianapolis 500 auto race going full speed Hawaiian driver DANNY ONGA IS lead race until engine failed after 145 laps Danny interviewed camera asked Danny what youre racing Danny Ongais prompt answer what everyone else does swim BUILD MODEL AIRPLANES Now isnt what everyone does racing? Ask Danny IM FROM INDY YA KNOW calling attention above profound statement race car driver Danny Ongais thought time confess keep promoting heck out Texas born spent first 25 years life Indianapolis have avid Indy 500 fan since August1978 59 An employee snaps picture AMA President Johnny Clemens bringing usual huge stack Monday morning mail post office Note 38-year-old Curtiss Flying Boat folks took race age 5 hid den under laprobe floor back seat folks Model Ford first job Speedway painting Men Women little white build ings infield mortified such degrading job lettering outhouses! Until boss convinced important assignment Speedway said Therell about 250000 people weekend what didnt know little building go John ny efforts might stop 250000 person riot little lesson boss taught about painting outhouses has paid off rest life simply pointed out menial job should done best know because dont know might guided aided work Indy 500 roots go much deeper grandfather Dads father drove very first 500 relief driver Frank Fox Pope-Hartford racer finished race another relief driver race may have heard name well known aviation circles Eddie Rickenbacker Both relief drivers names may found listed sta tistics 1911 500 page 119 book Indianapolis 500 produced Lyle Engel editors Auto Racing Maga zine Rickenbacker VIP guest airshow MCd later mentioned important felt aeromodeling total picture of aviation small world taught fly ancient Cub H Wier Cook ace Rickenbackers 94th Aero Pursuit Squadron during World War Indianapo lis Municipal Airport named after Cook air school SALUTE TO WONDERFUL COUPLE cover June 1978 issue Model Airplane News magazine featured CARL BETH GOLDBERG ROY CLARK bringing together best two worlds aeromodeling country music entertaining occasion salute Carls 50th year anniversary model aviation saw picture smiled big grin because no nicer couple modeling world Goldbergs hope Roy Clark enjoyed flying model planes Walt Schroder Bill Bennetts Tournament Champions much enjoy him entertainer Please note Carl Goldberg just cant get away modeling MAN cover still showing interest RC Roy Clark! THIS APPROACH IS COMPLETELY WRONG! Much can accomplished individu al AMA member has valid cause constructive purpose member needs simply plead case proper manner machinery has set up PER THE AMA BY-LAWS will see matter gets full proper attention thing triggered letter appointed AMA Associate Vice Pres ident letter almost unbelievable AMA officer its lack homework proper procedure letter primarily regard AMA insurance matters let ter predicated another enclosed letter another AMA member insur ance agent insurance agents letter regard group life insurance policy recent ly offered AMA members letter has val id basis submitted AMA Asso ciate VP would have better sent members District Vice President point Associate VP wrote highly indig nant accusive two-page letter addressed Executive Council copies sent model magazine pi3lishers things wrong approach first two-page tirade about Group Life Insurance insurance agent AMA member written letter about about AMAs individual member lia bility insurance flying second error trying generate outside pressure very organization appointed serve accepted appointment should have accepted responsibility follow AMAs by-laws help Execu tive Council make decisions Executive Council Academy Model Aeronautics has elected BY YOU THE MEMBER SHIP will make decisions policy per by-laws Executive Council AMA highly intelligent group 15 per sons information EXCEL LENT TRACK RECORD RC BOMBERS AT NEW TOKYO AIRPORT An item PAUL HARVEYS broadcast May 16th started out like JOHNNY CLEMENS RC MODELERS. HEAR THIS letin went say local radicals opposed new airport TOKYO JAPAN have vowed prevent new airport functioning Paul calling attention rad icals trying use radio controlled model airplanes CARRYING HOMEMADE BOMBS damage airport Countermeasures used Japanese government setting up 18 powerful radios nine frequencies jam RC transmission Since Mr Harvey enthusiastic RC fli er himself AMA No 52197 made per sonal observation jamming going bombers might easily bomb selves! Right now Paul Harvey much same boat jammed-full sched ules negate pursuit model building flying passions well remember two Christmases ago Paul told going have sit down Angel Mrs Harvey figure out ways means trimming heavy schedule Since time has TRIPLED burden personal ap pearances see Paul run same kind fuel nervous energy both feel some little bit good can old world gotta feature Pauls broadcasts known Rest Story Someday would like turn tables Paul tell rest story Pauls help encour agement thought terminally ill about five years ago fortunate enough hear broadcasts listen ing great American great guy re spected fellow member Academy Model Aeronautics AND BY THE WAY think inflation has strangle hold billfold Paul Harvey mentioned mornings broadcast hotel room new Tokyo Airport costs $100 cab ride airport Tokyo $53 have no yen go prices JEWEL OF PHILOSOPHY hope youve noticed very few old damn fools RC SAILPLANE SYMPOSIUM IN ITALY mail just brought announcement SYMPOSIUM ON DESIGN OF R/C SAILPLANES Aero-Club Vergiate Italy October 1st 1978 program follows 0900 hrs-Opening Introduction 1300Lunch Vergiate Aerodrome Restau rant 1430-Questions answers open dis cussion 1 730-Closing Fee 15000 Lire Papers invited RC glider en thusiasts over world Papers English French German Italian papers will translated English bound book free distribution authors symposium participants sale others Title brief outline paper must submitted organ izers July 31st copy complete paper drawings other attachments must hands organizers before opening Symposium Interested people should contact Mr FRANCO PIANTANIDA Via Alberta da Somma 42 21019 SOMMA LOMBARDO Varese ITALY Papers have already announced Belgium England Italy Since ACADEMY Model Aeronau tics interprets mean LEARNED SOCI ETY FORMED FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF ARTS OR SCIENCES about learned US glider guiders participating Symposium! POPULAR RECIPE FROM POPLAR BLUFF always pleasant see ladies volve themselves husbands hobby lives SEMO-FLIER newsletter FREELANCER RCCLUB PoplarBluff MO editor Bobby Baker includes column wives Club president ROBERT STAG NERs wife CAROLYN wrote charming col umn told gettinga recipe book must have written wino said recipe called some kind wine said prepared dish crockpot called two pounds chick en carrots onion celeryand spices stewed white wine Carolyn reports delicious THE HAPPIEST CHICKEN ever eaten! Perhaps Carolyn would share recipe HAPPY CHICKEN you dropped note Stagners live 1838 Seifert Dr Poplar Bluff MO 63901 other clubs might want exchange newsletters Freelancers RC Club too WISE AND FRIENDLY GESTURE STEVE TISCHLER secretary editor BARNSTORMERS Portland OR May issue Barnstormer News item smacking friendliness pride read Barnstormer name tags will ready new members next meeting proud club Wear name tag ever fly GREAT IDEA New friends mean still fun PROFOUND BIT OF PHILOSOPHY OUR FUTURE IS SHAPED BY OUR PAST Since obvious seems would wise us very careful what past ******all now****** 60 Model Aviation INSURANCE COSTS Cont pg 59 same company provided liability coverage 1977 offered renew 1978 includes first two months 1977 rate increase over $150000 Fortunately AMA able obtain coverage anoth er company about $50000 less assuming about 70000 members 78 Its too early know what 1979 costs will could easily go higher lot previous policy terminated end February full year 1978 rate would $177500 71000 x $250 minimum amount AMA will probably have pay 1979 depends claim record 78 its minor may able hold price line can expect pay Its sel lers markettheres little choice almost no alternatives best can mini mize claims means atten tion safety neededmore ever foreto help avoid further cost increases ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS FINANCIAL STATEMENT YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31 1977 INCOME AND EXPENSE Actual 1977 Budget 1978 EXPENSE Actual 1977 Memberships JrISr @ $3 I/S @ $5-77/$6-78 Jr/Sr @ $10 Open Family @ $10 Op $12-77/$13-78 Open @ $17 Booster @ $5 Less Partial Credit Number 8618 $ 588 2041 915 22867 31435 136 Total Memberships66600 Life Membership Club Insurance Sanction Insurance Sanctions FAI Stamps M/A Adv & Dir Sales Supply Sales-Net Film Rental Miscellaneous Contributions Interest Income Amount Number 2585400 6693 $ 295000 243 2041000 1968 915000 1540 27440400 14112 53439500 46474 80600136 822500 $85974400 71166 235000 3509545 132550 463150 81 8500 10211826 795180 115900 189266 35563 2583681 Amount 2007900 145800 1968000 1540000 18345600 79005800 80600 800000 $102293700 60000 3720000 150000 463800 850000 10570000 800000 120000 200000 30000 2600000 Total Income$105064561$121857500 Special Projects Transferred Surplus 1977 Nats Loss2434909 1977 RCWC Loss1922873 1977 RCWCTV Prog Exp 4471 Total8687564 *Actual FAI expenses charged against Program Fund 1977 $1928376 Salaries$35289281 Annuity 1241286 Taxes 2356844 Subtotal Rent Telephones Postage Membership Processing Membership Ins $150 Rule Books M/A & Reprints direct costs FAI 62126 xSOc NAA Div Fee md NAR credit Public Relations Awards & Promotions Scholarship Program-net Film Projects Film Library Officer Service Staff Travel Office Supp Stanery Eq Maint Printing Supplies Insurance General Depreciation Legal & Audit Consulting Fees Bad Debts 38887411 2340806 1311200. 3128919 5923297 7007900 770800 27171100 2760850* 2730825 2160340.. 141230 - 87800 2442748 605197 4288523 905532 2454937 729930 875884 832081 857 $ 41970900 1809500 2772100 46552500 2745200 1320000 3200000 6200000 15594600 1 300000 32320000 3106300 3106300 2000000 150000 200000 2200000 320000 4400000 1000000 2720000 830000 1140000 980000 1450000 150000 Total Operation Expense $108819872 32984900 Excess Operating Expense Over Income3755311 27400 BALANCE SHEET Assets Current Assets Cash Checking Accounts$21566109 Petty Cash10362 Cash Savings Accounts48789356 Accounts Receivable owed us Misc Accounts Receivable Advances-Employees Nats Sponsor Pledges-i 977 M/A Advertising Receivables Program Advertising Deferred Charges M/A Future Issue Costs Prepaid Insurance Resale Supplies Inventory Printing & Duplicating Supplies Membership Supplies Other Fixed Assets Furniture & Equipment Less Reserve Depreciation 352059 780246 54000 1332925 17500. 1176382 477967 1440616 187232 4036620 22308 7335778 3379759 Total Assets$84199701 60164775 2474650 84624 148800 174267 1479923 5300 338233 280315 109700 596642 23000 122681 20000 4215959 Liabilities & Net Worth Current Liabilities owe Accounts Payable 5349991 Employees Escrow & Annuity - 5855733 $70365827Deferred Income Membership Dues 1978 Club Charters FAI Stamps etc. ________ 62639425 Funds Scale Team Control Line Indoor Team Program 2536730 FF Team Program RC Soaring Team Program RC Aerobatics Team Program Scholarship Fund Howard McEntee Fund AMA Property Fund Eight-Ball Fund Liberty Bell Air Show Team Program 7341125 AMA-FAI Fund surplus Surplus Balance 1-1-77 adjusted20176148 Net Loss/12 mos-gen 3755311 3956019Nats 2434909 1977 RCWC net loss 2497344 8687564 Total Net Worthjjj54 Total Liabilities & Net Worth$84199701 August 1978 61 INCOME Budget 1978 Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ant DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Asnoine Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeor 405 Mart Street Nahoa NH 03060 Rayeond Giboolear 39 Hh Street Old Toson M 04468 Charles f-f Learoyd PO Boo 425 West Gronoc MA 01472 Al Nocosnik 4 Oeurrly Place NoraIk CT 06860 Georte Parker 7 Paul Dr. Lee MA 01239 A Mike Schindler 5 8014cc Once Leclyard CT 06339 Willian Wilbur 6 La,rel Ace Krsery ME 03904 Yet another Council Meeting has taken place youll reading about proposed dues increase have long time general feeling should cover financial needs within anti cipated membership increases raise dues enough keep us solvent another three four years surplus HAD has gone thataway almost really cant get deficit spending Louie Pascucci has written ask special plug fun-fly Helicopters July 15th 16th Saturday symposium factory reps including Ernie Huber Ron Barker Bob Fish will make flight demonstrations Any helicopter aspirant needs assistance kind will much welcomed symposium no charge Saturday evening buffet also free movies will provided site OMally School Glocester MA Sunday will hoverirg event type contest three classes will prizes trophies 1-2-3 places Novice Intermediate Expert $5 entry fee will charged further details write Louie Pascucci 16 Witham St Glocester MA phone him 617 283-1408 would like have requests like well ad vance display booth getting great deal use now scheduled late August need please call early about three months ahead need much imagetype display keep public thinking about model aviation No times mentioned Heli meet would expect starting both days AM about 9 oclock New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Districg II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BoysideNY 11381 Ansocinte Viee-Presidentn Pete Biandrini 2605 Broadmay Yonkers NY 10705 Dauld Fitield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12065 John Gnigy 6387 Badger Dc. Lockyort NY 14094 Cliff Montylaisir 17 Rotary Dr. Summit NJ 07001 Jack Sannarco 2062 Emerson Ace. Union NJ 07083 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies USAF/EUROPE Box 4067 APO Neee York 09000 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS heartening observe District Meeting concept long last catching other parts country started OURS District II three years ago WRAMS Show past two years have held TWO such meetings per year ie WRAMS Jamboree White Plains New York other SYMPOSIUM CENTRAL NEW YORK MODEL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION Syracuse plan hold still others two annually New Jersey Such gatherings serve useful purposes purposely try skip formalities instead plunge right forthright rap-session members course recognize numerous problems us AMA members faced strive active ly find practical workable solutions such Free sincere discussion order day meetings cli mate mutual understanding good fel lowship prevails throughout feel world would nowhere folks dreamed fancied impossible dream say fan cied because things SEEM im possible accomplishment way dreams highly respected freely discussed meetings sound workable ideas result meetings should run beyond allotted time period because wish hear MUCH MANY can Only listening learn LEARN MUST about hopes aspirations problems feelings members properly represented MY job take seriously outset of meetings distribute several items such questionnaire soliciting suggestions im provement AMA both local general levels statement goals strongly believe shall obliged reach order realize better AMA us current list District II officials com plete titles addresses telephone numbers connection item last mentioned am pleased note Henry Goedkoop capable editor fine newsletter MONMOUTH MODEL AIR PLANE CLUB cited admiration award know Corner column July issue magazine re-printing list officials dis tributed White Planes District II Meet ing February year too admire Henry having cooperated us regard Cake belated opportunity thank him MAD AT TETERBORO wish compliment Bill McClure HACKENSACK VALLEY FLYERS president achieving another FIRST hope certainly beginning long series having put super-super model air show Teterboro Airport New Jersey April 16 1978 Recognition also due GARDEN STATE CIRCLE BURN ERS other groups individuals contributed toward great event Featured show day-long demonstrations RC Control Line model aircraft well remotely-controlled boats competition standpoint events WW Post WW WW 2 Pat tern Biplane Helicopters Stand-Off Scale RC Boats RC Cars Demonstration flights controlled model aircraft made 11 am 1 pm 3 pm Attendance put over 5000 thrilled individuals 10 am display hangar jammed great models various unique de signs As Bill points out made profit gave almost $1000 prize money met costs important 98% came public directly associated hobby made Suburban Pan Am Bendix happy public relations end invited us back next year promised hangar room ramp space other facilities thanks Bill associates great contribution furtherance model aviation District II everywhere because like stone thrown surface water ripples spread out far beyond point im pact certainly regret having able attend show prevented doing virtue Executive Council Meeting Long Beach CA frustrations being AMA VP can place given time means forced pass up meetings contests other events try cover ground well possibly can certain limitations therefore havent visited club lately please bear shall best make am able PORTABLE DISPLAY BOOTH OF DISTRICT II tabletop display booth has certainly making rounds District II has proven very effective means getting modeling messages across public Frank Costello ROXBURY AREA MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB has very kindly volunteered serve coordinator portable booth district require shows etc please communicate directly Frank ad dress 27 Kearney Street Dover NJ 07801 telephone 201-361-1809 As date booth possession Joe Friend Freehold NJ used very successfully recent mall show club MONMOUTH MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB actively participated RHINEBECK CLASSIC197B VERSION MID-HUDSON RCSOCIETYisanoth er District II group duly proud does club contribute mightily advancement model avia tion through very popular WORLD WAR JAMBOREE held fall Rhinebeck NY now Rhinebeck Classics June 24 25 year represents another major step forward same direction very popular well-run meets successful great measure through capable efforts CD Vance Sutton Rhinebeck Clas sics embrace categories aircraft 1919 1937 era such events Barn storming Time Trials according special Rhinebeck Rules site old Rhinebeck Aerodrome just outside Rhinebeck NY operated Cole Palen also very good friend model aviation hope could make Rhinebeck Classic too will able make 1978 WW Jamboree Septem ber Consult Contest Calendar mag 62 Model Aviation azine concerning exact date soon information shall have published doing will assure yourself fam ily two terrific weekends very beautiful part country GEAR UP AND LOCKEDIII Ohm sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahn Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vce-Pnenidents Joe Eiben 5192 Edenhorst Lynharsl OH 44124 Francis Floharty 504 21st Sr. VennaWV 26101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadowbrook Sr Dad PA 19087 Edward Wisser 1521 Sarrrms Sr McKeesporn PA 15131 Hey District llIers report month overdue since either mailed too late mail ran slow something Well anyhow Council Meeting held Long Beach CA Conveniently MAC Show just next door Convention Center Long Beach stayed Council Meet ing board Queen Mary teresting experience itself No expen sive other motel accommodations quite different As usual met day cut little shorter usual fatigue factor took its toll important items covered concern modelers decision dues increase absolutely inevit able due inflation much increased surance costs also have holding line six years has eaten cash reserve would have strictly red next year dues increase formula finally approved after much discus sion $25 Open includes magazine $17 family option additional Open member $750 Seniors $5 Juniors still represents great bargain considering very excellent magazine insurance coverage large number other items cov ered wont discuss except proposed merger Lower Michigan out District VII District Ill No action taken affected VPs instructed pulse districts get further feedback resolution issue next Council Meeting Essentially guys gals Lower Michigan want join District III cause strong ties III particularly regard competition matters both RC CL So chance voice opinion Well find out reads col umn What thinknegative positive Ill vote next Council Meeting ba sis response Please address thoughts home address 1101 E Rahn Rd Dayton OH 45429 Some items will coming up next Council Meeting include BIG air planes appearing greater numbers What think about Are greater hazard should regulated would place limits Received note Jim Gaffrey about formation new Soaring Club N Ridgeville Ohio may contacted 6007 Cornell Blvd N RidgevilleOhio 44039 seems Northern Ohio Soaring Society now has about 19 members fly Park Board property nice thing about ar rangement Park Board happy have mow area letter Tom Markland flies guys Cincinnati inquires about AMA selling insurance think refer ring recent group insurance proposal offered outside insurer like other group insurance plan definitely being sold AMA Looks like bargain Also information try swer mail sometimes letter may slip through crack dont discouraged Let assure others easy task catering need and/or gripe modeler Theres profound truth Ive learned since taking non-salary job that AMA certainly perfect can bet tries damn hard serve majority modeler needs best way possible received report Associate VP Joe Eiben years National Model Plane Show held Cleveland area Joe reports entry categories almost 600 largest ever As matter interest over Delaware rict Columbia land h Carolina IVVirninia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Loaham MD 20801 Aveociate Vinn-Presidennn Chariot Foreman 609 Pnhite Rd. Mechanicroille VA 23111 V Sill Helms 800 Tynola Road Charlotte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wiltrrinnton DC 19809 John Preston 7012 Elora Coars Falls Charch VA 22042 Rassell Sanduslsy 1122 Plaza Circle Joppa MD 21085 Paul Yacobacci 6408 Winthrop Dr. Fayerreaille NC 28301 Council reviewed several hours unsettling financial data 1976 1977 1978 1979 escalation felt seriously lifestyles has course affected whole Academy operation rising costs commodity service marketplace overall disinte gration values used 10 years ago judicial system hascaused insurance picture jump out focus completely off-screen old news Youve heard much sensibilities jaded Read news magazines sides lives seem closing us President brother famous beerdrinker asks unions hold line wage increases jawbones industry hold line price increases federal budget goes up beyond dreams men just generation gone numbers Im mak ing money Ive ever made Im cutting costs way possible cant keep up rising tide increases Sales tax goes up broadened cut deeply Newspapers talk about costof-living increases terms two perhaps five percent changes see look like 30 40% Council session voted increase dues could pin down precisepast four years total entries have 556 506 585 594 Joes figures show decline total number grade school entries well Control Line As expected total Radio entries over four years has about doubled Free Flight Con trol Line entries have decreased Joes report listed 190 winners Out almost 200 awards offered show offers something strong its appeal young sters Joe Cohorts congratu lated magnificent effort just hope business doesnt interfere again can make show next year Incidently have appreciated council advice have gotten several occa sions year four Associate VPs would like remind folks out holding shows various kinds VP has AMA display available shows Just let know needs dis play moment middle three stops PA will close report bit bad news Jim Slater RC Contest Coordinator District III has contracted partial paraly sis resulting bout virus Mount Carmel Hospital Columbus OH Im sure would appreciate card note modeling friends ly amount would job What can about five-year planning cannot guess what next six months will Experts seem agree financial magazines will keep going bad until goes worse cant agree timing severity thing seems certain charged responsibility future planning rather large organization must opt security growth same time keep up must grow change create new ways solve problems must keep financial security allow us options change cannot suggest way us voter median mass bill-payers work solve worlds biggest problem So insidious inroads have made day-to-day pocketbooks personal free doms seems no way back plus side Academy ganization efficient growing efficient month new systems energies used Planning new er ways serve members reaching modelers has never ably done dedicated people doing now ever before get whole act straight Council has no desire count good must concern itself im provement guys out faced prob lems may specifically different generally similar Youve made decisions maybe some working see something organization dont just cri tique suggest solutions pot can use some stirring dialogue developing least District IV concerning Pattern Scale judging situation reported last month group forming hopes organizing judging situation Just received groups formal proposal plans reprinted below received cppy Scale August1978 63 judges reaction proposal Ill clude edification pen reactions send either Howard Crispin Jr John Preston myself Ad dresses below Academy Model Aeronautics District IV Proposal Judges Howard Crispin Jr 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottsville VA 22901 Due lack working national judg ing organization responsive regional needs following proposal being circulated Clubs within AMA District IV involved Pattern Scale Sport biplane competition especially asked give proposal con sideration response may ultimate answer should provide means working towards goal fair know ledgeable competent judging 1 Create regional organization initially AMA District IV will provide basis scheduling coordinating judges accor dance contest schedule within AMA District IV successful would worth expand other AMA Districts en courage districts form own judging groups respect item three con sideration should given least com munication between AMA Districts 2 Organize such manner utilize judges equitable basis Provide adequate coverage overworking few individu als during competition season 3 Provide means training personnel high levels competence skill require ment would provide judges familiar Pattern Scale Sport biplane rules aircraft characteristics flight capabilities requires periodic seminars areas district well entire district would desirable utilize Model Aviation forum discussion other needs organization can no doubt ar ranged seminars should set up pro vide discussion demonstrations practice sessions 4 Encourage contest directors fliers clubs recognize effort judges encourage capable people become judges several aspects considered am sure have contests much thank extended judges end two three hard days work small part encouragement aspect greatest need people capable willing encourage USPJA functional suggested following action taken Response quite good locally approval endorse ment forthcoming USPJA time suggested competition club recruit two people know ledgeable willing work judges people would subsidized club some mannerpayment AMA dues club dues portion thereof return two individuals would have certain commitments club Districts coordinator District would assign people minimum two meets yearone would club-sanctioned competition other away away would scheduled near individuals home base possible would occasional trips some greater distances should contest requirements requiring substan tial number judges days high transportation costs would desirable provide some reimbursement judges away home An adequate judging staff could formed manner Judges would expected attend occasional scheduled sem inars proposal would require co operation concerned would desirable have some plans finalized order have formal endorsement District IV meeting August does provide full usage 1978 hope fully start can made 1978 District IV organization will fully function al 1979 Response John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Dear Howard response Proposal Judges discussed April meeting RCCVA now circulating known competition clubs District IV have following comments 1 I am strongly favor regional organi zation improve both availability quality judges past experiences USPJA appears so-called national organization responsive needs its members District IV 2 I believe practical ex pect single group judges become skilled judging Pattern Scale Sport bi plane events say because feel majority Scale enthusiasts myself includ ed prospective judges might expected appear have sufficient terest Pattern flying want judge event also same may also apply Pat tern fliers regard judging Scale contest contest both Pattern Scale events perhaps Sport biplane scheduled necessary have different judges event order give ac tive judges break duties should add past experiences judging confined Pattern Scale cannot fer constructive comments Sport biplane event 3 I believe idea recruiting two people competition club good expect travel other clubs have no affiliation act judges will met much en thusiasm have already asked such vol unteers NVRC response overwhelming its absence As alter native would suggest representative competition category should re cruited club planning AMA com petition event people would encour aged attend training sessions etc would responsible training judges own club turn would judge clubs contests other words club judging reps would ensure judging standards contests held clubs con form standards established Dis trict IV organization would willing volunteer services act Scale judging repre sentative either orboth clubs DCRC NVRC am member 4 Some effort should made tie District IV judging organization USPJA feel necessary order maintain uniform national standards judging various events USPJA does respond effort least tried Hope comments some use Howard Sincerely John D Preston Alabama ida gia issippi to Rica V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeilI District V Vice-Presideot 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham Al 35205 Associate Vice-Pridento John Bryson 400 Council Cr P0 Boa 1355 Tupelo MS 38801 Richard E Jackson 107 White Blod Scvveroillr SC 29483 chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Colavbus GA 31904 Arvhcr Johnson 932 Bnyri Dr. Deiray Beach FL 33444 Jim Larhin 3252 Monte dOre Once Hoover AL 35216 Luis Rodi9vez C-tO 5th St Bet. Villa Rica Bavamon Puerto Rico 00619 John Workman 5321 Over-ton Road Nashville TN 37220 Have noticed much bigger model planes getting isa 29 pound 10 foot CessISW 15-year-old Todd Baker poses re cently completed Sig Kadet plane flies beautifully Todd lives Helena AL constantly encouraged prompted understanding father Dr Henry Baker way twig bentthe tree grows Todd will top flier days pic ture taken Grayson Valley field 64 Model Aviation Al LflallToux secretary c rasco Model Pilots Odessa FL sent snap Mr Paul Flow two-engine cutie almost InIJILLUIC WdS eaen oig air snow tn Meriolan MS other day L-R jack Neal Harold Watson Hervey Woods posing after flying crowd Bham Aeromodelers Club way several important growing RC clubs Atlanta GA area doing unusu ally good job serving local modelers Mac Hodges newsletter editor lanta area Conley Flyers faithfully sends mn o newnietter month recent contest nere some winners Mike Powers 1st Scale Pop Curtis 1st Star Novice Bob Stewartlst Expert Jerry Bishop 3rd Novice Ray Creasy worst crash Pop Curtis well-known sport flier Georgia belongs several prominent clubs good friend Pop edged Mr Bob Ruther Nashville Quickie 500 took great delight doing Bob good friend also am staying Out Bob doesnt get beat very often folks nois S Indiana ucky oc, VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Aesociate Vice-President Ocord S Ahlberg 734 Acuda Rd. Valparaisg IN 46353 Roger Oeers 729 N 22nd Sn. Onincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stosely Lane Springfield IL 62704 Frank L Hoghes 709 NE 44th Sn. Kansas City MO 641 t6 Edmin Wynn PodI 1640 Meywich Dr. Leoleglon KY 40504 Robert C Stagner 1828 Sole, Or. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip SolInon 3021 Spring Volley Ct. Anderson IN 46011 contests fun flies have rained out blown out far spring Seems have beautiful weather during middle week least weather doesnt bother mall shows managed attend show Peoria IL sponsored Peoria RC Club Peoria Area Wyreflyers Control Line club About 100 models displayed half Control Line models happy meet modelers finally hope see Bob Overmier president Wyreflyers wrote short letter Seems having much fun flying Control Line some RC fliers watching may build some Ukie models Lake County Radio Control Club North Shore Model Boaters held first RC Model Exposition April 29 30 Lakehurst Shopping Center Waukegan IL About 125 airplanes boats cars shown show successful AMA-sanctioned event planned next year David Fulton Chairman sent letter press release about show Steve King sent information about Central Indiana RC Flyers Association Chal lenge restricted fun fly dianapolis area RC clubsand set July 30 trying build annual con test between clubs traveling trophy Sounds like fun have new club Illinois Lisle Aero already have flying site meet second Tuesday Lisle Park District fieldhouse Most members far RC modelers David Cosby Mineral Point MO sent letter some color photos some modelers down club Min eral Area RC Society fly Washington County Airport Potosi MO have 3000-foot runway anyone wants fly David Gary Griffith missed three weekends flying last winter need black white photos col umn sorry cant insert Daves color prints missed last Executive Council Meet ing due death family think first Ive missed about seven years what hear AMA dues have go up first estimated Inflation insur ance really hurting Iowa igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Anenae Muscatine IA 52761 Aesoniane VicePreeiden5g Iarne D Clerk PR 3 Cedar Rapids IA 62401 Frank Morrssry 14100 W Park Ace. New Berlin WI 63151 Tm Price 11287 Soar Sterlint Heights Ml 46078 Wer Robrog 4494 Tanylewood Trail Sr Joseph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Howard Wayne 1706 7th 55. NE Rochester MN 65901 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Rorralos Ml 48174 spent two days April Long Beach CA behalf District VII purpose visit attend Executive Council Meeting April 21 Upon return promptly wrote short report forwarded AVPs District VII AVP ball should have some formation already January meeting voted dues increase probably prematurely insurance costs carrier defined April meeting forced review also total budget AMA 1978 going faced very tough financial squeeze due primarily increased insurance costs 1978 unknown escal ation 1979 provide satisfactory finan cial situation passed dues increase 1979 follows $2500 Open members including magazine $750 Senior mem bers magazine $500 J u niors magazine present surance rate losing money Ju nior Senior member joins 1978 good explanation made Jim Scarboroughs column July issue MA also faced possibility will lose tax exempt status non-profit organization IRS confirms ruling will have increased costs required oper ate pay taxes IRS intends examine non-profit corporations due some problem Maryland involving improper tax exemp tions non-profit group AMA now ap pealing ruling outcome uncer tam Close behind us investigations will AMA AMA ride motorcy cles go doctors know mean complete statement reasoning hind dues increase issue please locate hope can understand Councils action April matter transferring lower Michigan District Ill brought up Council recommendation As result input received prior meeting did try make positive motion have sent questionnaire chartered clubs Michi gan asked input proposal presented AMRCC heard less half clubs Michigan could make positive comments meeting clubs respond can make proposal August meeting Nats Please respond havent already done Speaking Nats would like Lake Charles permanent Nats site peti tion present being circulated AMA chartered clubs Have seen about 1979 Nats Lincoln-Omaha area Contact Vince Mankowski District IX VP myself well very interested com ments Thanks newsletter editors clubs monthly news havent swered am avoiding neg lecting am just buried paperwork dont give up Ill try get note off soon send thoughts AVPs should because serve should doing job Keep informed dont get ac tion let know cant personal profile month because dont have pictures use Next month hope introduce another Dis trict VII team need good guideline flight instruction RC beginners Mil wau kee Flying Electrons newsletter Flypap er excellent April issue Geoff Styles editor 6061 N Bay Ridge Ave Whitefish Bay WI 53217 Ill bet would send copy asked Thanks clubs have sent club patch jacket still has few open spots want send election year President AMA time heard Nominations numbered districts President will made August Nominating Committee meet ing its up make decision head man See Nats Arkansas S Louisiana Menico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankensitip Wichita Falls TX 76308 Ansociare VicePresideons Boec Averill 9117 La Barrarree NE Albcrloerrloe NM 87111 Ned Borne, 523 N Lebanon Sciphor LA 70563 Frank Osborne 18 Mohace N Lintle Rock 72116 Bod Teeny Son 545 Richardson TX 75080 trend contests district up year made Cliff Cloud Climbers contest Benbrook August1978 65 good turnout Dallas RC Club Quickee 500 Mesquite 32 entered flew five fast rounds Pylon races Smith Claeys tied five first place heats Paul took best flight time Paul insisted check out well-used airplane says does have slick fly Quickie 500 Abilene also reported fine crowd flew Novice Pre Novice District VIII AMA tabletop display getting good workout need mall show demonstration whatever contact soon have date Sure dont want disappoint anyone use get back soon can next group can have reports get has getting good response bring ing new AMA club members Remem ber district has display its use hear working well districts Once again year plan district contests Cant make would like meet dont make city contest remem ber Ill LAKE CHARLES NATS get contest please come up introduce yourself have met before come re-introduce self Should go Nats want work events help would appreci ated Naturally event directors pre-selected workers timers count ers tabulators etc can offer services site 1978-79 rule book finally got printed mail should have yours now write HQ let know did get may late contest season will early 1979 Read rules event fly dot book indicates change So read over closely did get disturbing report CD dealt contestant classification rule book very explicit cannot lower classification first filling out required form must also signed district VP have signed yet have asked yet can go upward own can compete higher class cannot compete lower class Also acquire points automatically advance following year Novice Pre-Novice meant get people Pattern So dont scare new ones out event Dont underclass yourself poor sportsmanship could affect own contest So before going contest make sure know what flying what classes going Nats flying CL Stunt might want know Dallas Rounders putting pre-Nats Precision Aerobatics contest July 29-30 will using four PAMPA classes can get entry blank Dallas Round ers 2400 Lovell Dr Mesquite TX 75150 read report last Council Meeting big item change dues structure other items acted have gripe about what done dont sit stew Let hear about expect hear happy So dont hear take satisfied got preview look cover program RC Southwest Champion ships contest Labor Day weekend planning three-day contest Pattern Pylon Scale Helicopter Old Timers Soaring plans Free Flight Control Line contests well under way also format has changed since local clubs have taken over portion South western Chain pionships Coistado as aska h Dakota h Dakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Ymca Mankewski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue NE 68005 Annociate Vce-Prsidensa charles Orannon 2220 Muriposa Olod Casper WY 82601 Gerald Oeneav 6464 S Andes Plane Aarvra co 80016 Man Hansen 1900 Wocorsn SW Huron 5057360 Lornie Kroeber 1764 S 9th Fargo NO 58102 Oscar Olson Otti Maple Omaha NE 68104 Jim OReilly 4760 N Oattin Wichita KS 87220 Coordination majority districts problems stems same source Whether problem representation redistricting host similar issues basic issue contest coordinating numerous examples conflic ting contests situations two local groups competing fliers within outside district Colorado competes District X Arizona fliers Wichita ri vals Texas Oklahoma fliers Sioux City Des Moines bat heads Fargo Sioux Falls entrants Nebraska Muscatine IA vs Lincoln NE Springfield MO vs Oma ha NE etc etc list almost endless Everyone agrees problem What AMA going about answer actually what AMA going much going about AMA member District IX should first request demand neces sary licensed Contest Director club start coordinating first step can take simple Contest Director club should send now contest coordinators inexpen sive lOc postcard information card should include date traditional con tests years has held held type contest events scheduled ie RC Pattern CL Rac ing entrants normally come information will used co ordinators sanctioning contests 1979 will send traditional dates comes list neighboring district coordina tors before first year help pro tect contests planning make effort work neighbors help solve mutual problems Contest Directors should respond new coordinators have assured us will approve sanctions conflicts guar antee sanction approval next year initial action must begin now Send coordinator card CLIFF Coordinator Bill Bieda 411 Barker Building Omaha NE 68102 RC Coordinator Travis McGinnis 8027 West 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 group does have traditional date response coordinator should include what plans may have exam ple would like have Pattern meet sometime June contest coordinators have maps population figures clear overlays different categories weeks can help much help Another tip concerning sanction applica tions send application contest coordinator include stamped self-addressed post card coordinator will use card inform immediately contest has granted sanction alert problems may have aware including card will cut down time takes find out about contest make sure request re ceived first place Again cannot stress enough need send now appropriate coordinator formation necessary 1979 put off have waited until now con test season upon us problem present subject interest should highest initiate action Con test Directors should heard As final note groups neighboring Dis trict IX would also like kind infor mation encouraged send District IX co ordinators card FAt Combat Team Selection committee mem ber representing District IX Dave Hermit Jones 662 North Volutsia Wichita KS 67214 Comments questions regarding Combat TSC should sent Dave proud have him act behalf Congrat ulations best wishes Dave District IX hasavacancyonthe Free Flight Contest Board term office least two-year rule cycle 1978-79 names nominations volunteers should sent right away Remember Fargo Denver October district meetings well plan ning stages now going great See Coordination column unusually short things want say will doing hope emphasize need Contest Directors clubs send cards contest dates right now Arzooa uroa ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboroui District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redosds Beach CA 90278 Anooiaoa Vice-Presidentu Robe- Barnes 68-1090 Kono Mai Orion Aiea HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ales Chisolm 1100 West Sham Fresno CA 93711 Ed Hagerlin 2761 N Campbell Acenue Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Betty Stream 3723 Svosnder Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Granqer William 181 Pamnee Street San Marco, CA 92069 recent April Council Meeting took place district pleasure have traipse across nation attend pleased district selected Spring meeting Only Council member unable attend honored presence Vic Powell Executive Director NAA Vic member Council pre sence added lot meeting Associate Vice Presidents Betty Stream also attended two guests District 66 Model Aviation X also present Bev Wisniewski District X FF Contest Board member Joe Norcross First order business sad shape budget brought unexpected ly high insurance rates recently approved $3 dues increase along proposed postal rate increase would barely keep AMA would enable reserve fund built up must remembered paying 1978 insurance rates 1972 dues base Consequently deficit 1978 will large will come directly out reserve line reasoning Council voted increase Open dues $25 year magazine included establish Senior dues $750 Junior rate $500 family rate will $1 700 magazine option Open has deleted Juniors Seniors will have option $8 per year gen eral feeling dues increase should substantial enough cover inflation hedge against another insurance rate increase avoidance another dues increase few years Council Meeting held Long Beach day before MACS trade show opened AMA booth well staffed District X volunteers AMA staff allowed sell patches pins etc allowed sell member ships Im pleased report quite few sold following weekend saw first annu al IMS take place Los Angeles Conven tion Center Once again AMA booth staff stayed over week between shows time allowed sell pins etc Once again Betty Stream daugh ter Suzi Bev Wisniewski daughter-inlaw worked both weekend days show thanks An item might interest District X clubs looking flying site recently caught eye Ive sent newspaper clipping John Worth pertained new California state law holds property owners blame less injuries incurred others using property recreational purposes factor plus AMAs insurance should powerful lever obtaining permission fly private property recently attended meeting San Gabriel Valley Radio Control League meeting conducted President Ed Paige showed film Marvelous Minia tures well received Contact d like attend club meetings have news recently formed RC Sail plane club Bakersfield area name quite mouthfulSouthern San Joaquin Soaring Society have newsletter flying site have flying site theyre work securing second further information contact Bill Ruther ford 3412 Madrid Bakersfield 93301 Northern California AVP Glenn Carter comes following words another club IMAC Everyone model aviation has favorite area interest active Mine RC realistic aerobatic program offered IMACInternational Miniature Aerobatic Club adaptation full-scale IAC Sport Aerobatics flown world wide Originally conceived 1973 Sport Scale biplanes IMAC now offers levels competition biplanes monoplanes designed Aresti aerobatics Dozens IMAC events scheduled year Tournament Champions Las Vegas will use similar format Inter national Champion unlimited class fliers show worth seeing Membership $500 annually information write District X AVP Glenn Carter THE RMALS Alaska o 0 Moetarq en ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Ansociate Voe-Pesident Al Colon, 1607 S oon Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Rn 1 Ron 48 Boadnie MT 59015 Clarence C HaoIrn Ri 5 Ron 18 Coeor dAlene ID 83814 Ed McColloonh 535 E 81 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Reojo 26608 Dover Coin Kent WA 98031 Don zipoy 21418 NE Main Street Redmond WA 98052 number very good flight training programs district good because assist beginner get off right foot well assure help comes someone qualified interested will reserve fora later column plaudits due instructors assist make programs unsung heroes model aviation What will pre sent verbatim report Boeing Hawks program Dave Katagiri architect current program report contains some formation may enhance program first scheduled training program gan May 4th good turnout train ees instructors added bonus good weather New trainees present cluding several will become members order participate program May 10th too wet fly last Wednesday May 17th beautiful day New ships field included Doug Millers Q-TEE Cessna flyingfamily Colleen Frank Snook Darrel Cheshire checked out flew club trainer prepared Larry Shaull Darrell will responsible use trainer trainees intend StageFlight Pattern 1a Oval & Reverse Oval b Figure 8 offset runway 2a Oval & Reverse Oval b Figure 8 offset runway 3Oval upwind leg over runway 4Landing pattern let down final go around 5Landing pattern complete landing 6Takeoff Altitude Ft 300-200 100 100 use trainer should bring some sport fuel BYOF Observations edge runway brings mind difficulty novices have concerning directional control reversal ships fly towards themselves couple ways avoid giving wrong command 1 Always point transmitter antenna direction model flight ship coming toward pilot model should observed over shoulder positioned attitude right left com mand can given confusion control reversal 2 pilot faces model flying ward himself directional commands come reversed Therefore observing model drops wing apply stick com mand direction low wing raise Dont try think right left projecting yourself cockpit air craft takes too much time critical phase learning final landing approach Most frequent first ap proach ends cartwheel maneuver end runway because novice pilot applies wrong directional command aggravates situation apply confusion control reversal situation point time instructor probably grabs transmitter drops excitement technique use during final approach landing point antenna direc tion flight No 1 above simply use directional control stick either push model away pull towards pilot other words forget about right left commands instructors reminded teach trainees good habits concerning functional checks before starting fly use flight pattern avoids tower pits Also instructors should organize flight trainee knows before takeoff what expected transmitter handed over Avoid random flight patterninstead main tain large oval figure eight retrace pass Its good practice approach worked out Dave pro gression should interest Thank Dave Boeing Hawks ma terial Objective Maintain constant altitude track Vary throttle necessary Maintain constant altitude track Vary throttle necessary Maintain constant altitude track Vary throttle necessary Align runway center 100-25 100-0 Climb 100 ft Similar 3 align runway medium throttle final go around Demonstrate ability make straight approach Safe landing After TO orbit enter pattern land 7Simple aerobatics loops Immelman Cuban 8 wing over etc Instructor student choice August1978 67 FLIGHT TRAINING TASKS JUNIO FLIGHT / ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 COMPLETE RESULTS AMA INDOOR POSTAL WINNERS Graham Davitt David Turgeon Joel West RUNNERS-UP Collin DiMago Ian Davitt Mike VanGorder Douglas Carter Hey gang heres whole listing entered heartily congratulate winners top runners-up thanks too go theadults sponsored flying timed sent results Fairwood Flyers Berea Ohio named contest Ceiling Hopper largest contingent fliers too group Great Britain made inter national contest did very nicely selves too taking half top places Rather expert designs flown HL Glider event placings apparently depending age experience Rubber Powered Stick event chosen de sign additional factor exper ienced modelers flying quality Easy Bs Novice Pennyplanes beginners course starting out basic AMA Cubs Contests place modelers get together enjoy thrill flight contestant tries better himself did before well compete other fellow models compared see improvements can made construction designin other words special place special world returned whenever possible ENTRY DEADLINE Entries AMA Outdoor FF Spring Early Bird Postal Contest must received Ed Whitten June 30th Dont late OFFICIAL RESULTS AMA January/February 1978 LING HOPPER Indoor Postal Contest Ages up through 16 unlimited number flights scores adjusted 35 feet 1 Graham Davitt 2 Collin Di liaio Ian Davitt Mike Van Gorder Ichiro Sugioka Joel West Jimmy Schmock Douglas Carter Pam Griffith Paul Dumke Julie Hancy Jon Ehgotz Charlene Avins Kris LBne Kenny Lesher Steve Spence Peter Anderson Paul Smith Mike Clem Vince Marce Steve 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1978/08
Page Numbers: 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68
When last membership dues increase went effect 1973 AMA Execu tive Council promised hold line fu ture increases least five years prom ise kept during five years membership grew steadily healthy surplus funds developed fact beginning fifth year 1977 surplus grown just over $200000almost quarter million dollars Yet little over year later surplus cut almost half expected end 1978 surplus would gone story what happened past year half what behind headlines above AMAers will pay lot membership next year Several factors combined 1977 wave warning flag mid-yr say dues increase should considered Inflation alone increasing expenses general ex tent increased membership added costs outpacing increased come item particularmembership surancejumped annual cost about $53000 1976 $70000 1977 AMA Executive Council could see trend early 77 January year ap proved budget anticipated year-end deficit about $50000 Council wasnt too concerned ever since knew reserve surplus funds make up deficit also knew 1977 fifth year since last dues increase necessary increase could made 1978 get income back top expen ses So decision time came early August 77during Council meeting National Championships Californiathe K outlook reassuring no crisis ap parent However trend obvious concern ing income vs expenses Council dis cussed voted proposals dues creases several Council members noted strong mood among constituents dues increase should made long large surplus funds ex isted Executive Director cautioned against view noting surpluswhile seemed largeamounted about 20% current annual budget inflationary situation reserve ex cessive finally voted 1977 Nats meet ing would no dues increase 1978 moment decision seemed okay Unfortunately timing just bit too early way cause mid-August deadline finali zation materials annual membership renewal mailing follow shortly afterabout 70000 renewal packets prepared volume mail requires lead time about six weeks timing about month later different Council vote might have resulted early August too soon know financial report July RC World Championships Springfield OH would turn Out preliminary report indicated loss about $5000 definite bills still picture incom plete Similarly Nats mid-stride too soon know opera tion would turn out although apparent income would lower hoped both situations felt surplus would cover losses no spe cial action required year end picture dramatically different combined World Champs Nats losses developed worse ex pected totalling almost $50000 Thus Council met January consider 78 budget faced obvious ly deteriorating situation looking overall loss 1977 over $80000 prediction close same amount 78 Natsor other special event losses increased basic operating ex penses due inflation made outlook 78 no better 77 Council therefore voted 1979 dues increase provide $3 additional adult AMA member amount seemed safe enough allowing expected large jump membership insurance other costs once again timing unfortu nate true insurance cost 1978 yet available previous coverage due expire shortly insurance com pany yet provided cost figures re newal bid another company yet finalized So Council allowed almost $50000 budget insurance lone compared 77 cost about Model Aviation ended 1977 slightly black net income $70548 total income $38336026 cover total expenses $38265678 income included $281242 membershipsubscrip tions plus $9036126 advertising hob shop sales non-member subscriptions plans sales also $11757 allocation gen eral funds cover magazines provided out charge AMA officers free members mostly Contest Directors expenses cluded $271711 direct costs plus $11094378 allocated costs part HQ overhead apportioned magazine opera tion Thus again 1977 beginning magazine has continued pay itself drain general AMA income magazine staff consists five people salaries paid completely maga zine income addition magazine income covers cost part salaries some people other departments services par tially used magazine dollar per member beforea major increase turned out enough Within month after January Council meeting company providing 77 coverage asked $225000 78 coverage increase about $325 per member almost 400% Meanwhile bid alternate com pany came through $250 per member about $1 75000 year no other choices available latter cost prevailed though about $50000 lower other offer net effect increase 78 expense budget about $30000 increase plus others developed con cerning rent miscellaneous factors pro duced revised 78 budget deficit about $100000almost same amount remaining current surplus Thus Council met again late April year apparent dues increase voted just couple months previous inadequate no reserve fall back 79 needed sure dues income would enough cover expenses also felt necessary begin rebuild reserve especially since inflation showing no real signs abating insurance costs 79 might get worse mood therefore get back situation 73-76 periodmore enough funds cover costs assure August1978 57 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice- Presidents AMA EXECUTIVE COUNCIL EXPANDS MAGAZINE REPORT DUES INCREASE FOR 19 Operating Deficits 77 78 Evaporate Previous Surplus dues increase would hold 79 level just year So went beyond $22 adult rate magazine proposed voted $25 also voted increase dues rate Juniors Seniors Family membersit noted Juniors cost AMA $275 basic insurance costs alone $3 rate publication no longer feasible 1979 Junior will pay $5 basic dues Senior will pay $750 either wishes magazine cost will $8 additional Family members second adult AMA member family will pay $17 $25 less maga zine cost same time Council voted clude magazine automatically adult members except Family members noted currently available option con cerning magazine previously voted dropped 1980 new ac tion merely apply change year earlier consolidate dues change ac tions same year magazine decision noted based fact AMA members choice 78 paid maga zine separately economies would re sult elimination dual publication op erations AMA News Model Aviation increase magazine portion dues increase would minimized pointed out magazine operation paid its own way since its inception mid-75 AMAS NEW LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAM Some AMA members have questioned AMA has added life insurance basic membership liability protection coverage AMA incidentally involved insurance business AMA first membership service organization As such goal serve needs members best can As fundamental service AMA has provided members Comprehensive Gen eral Liability Protection years since 1942 addition AMA several years ago automatically included Accident/Medical cov erage members no extra charge li ability protection serves AMA member injures someone damages someones prop erty flying accident/medical pro gram pays medical bills member injured ability provide such pro tection allows Academy members fly confidence knowing pro tected against suit medical bills acci dent should occur collective bargaining power membership provides purchase strengththe dollars involved substantial Through strength numbers AMA able add surance service offering members theoppor tunity buy low cost term life insurance plan desire no obligation purchase coverageit simply avail able might want take ad vantage Most important AMA curs no expense nor receives profits plan expenses plan re sponsibility Albert H Wohlers & Company including materials addressing postage initial mailings promotional ex penses firm assisted AMA operated within its own budget currently based $7 per member 79 magazine will continue op erate within its own budget based $8 per member Thus $1 $8 1979 adult member dues increase will go magazine $8 very low subscription rate considerably less AMA members non-members less other maga zine comparable size quality meantime noted about $25000 magazine credits claimed AMA members 1975 offered refunds unfulfilled subscriptions part 76-77 surplus general funds thus magazine helped pro long time between previous new dues increase AMA Executive Council taking bold new dues action 79 looking renewal situation developed af ter 1973 dues increase extra funds available AMA made tremendous strides following five-year period particularly area public relations progress FCC FAA concerning model avi ation same situation repeats early 1980s can greatest period ofAMA pro gress yetthe basic theme behind Execu tive Councils action has develop strengthen AMA could rath er less continue growth past 10 years way goal 100000 members 1990 getting its current membership liability cover age effective first March 1978 through efforts AMA able save $53000 annual cost current coverage compared cost renewing coverage through previous insurance com pany Previously same company offered provide life insurance program mem bers no cost AMA program studied approved 1977 AMA Executive Council supplemental op tional benefit members Meantime AMA members have applied life insurance coverage have indicated AMA should have offered Thus appears plan has well-received enough members justify program short AMA mem bers have benefitted savings liabil ity accident/medical coverage have taken advantage life insurance op tion cost having incurred AMA Therefore life insurance program bonus benefit AMA membership costs borne choose participate CAMPING AND FAMILY DORMS AGAIN AT NATS 75 Nats families enjoyed unique facilities McNeese State University Lake Charles Louisiana took advantage special family suites groups couples families consisting just hus band wifesuch couple plus children couple plus other adults children special family suites include four small roomseach two single bedsplus sitting room utility room multiple-person bathroom including several sinks showers commodes family suite rate $8 per person 16 overno charge children under 16 example suite two adults two children under 16 rents total $16 per night suite being shared two couples rents $32 per night etc dormitories McNeese State University approximate ly four miles southwest Chennault Air Base reservations use dormitories must made through AMA either through advance entry mail Nats headquarters air base No priority system necessary ex cept families children will receive pre ference ample room other anticipated users dormitory space Advance reservation payment mail recom mended however refunds will made space used $5 key deposit will required refundable checkout individuals couples dorm rooms available $5 per person per night two room $8 per night room Camping Site tents trailers overnight motor home recreational vehicle parking whether camp site other au thorized parking area $10 charge per site covers complete Nats per iod number persons camp ing party will no refund unused days camping fee must paid advance upon arrival no electrical power individual campsites camp area cludes portable toilets No priority system campsites available Additional camping available door site Burton Coliseum about five miles south Chennault Air Basewhere Nats events will held cost will $5 per night payable AMA electrical water hookups available no sewage dumping facilities Trailer camper parking shade tents also will possible Indoor site Restrooms also available motel other camping information write AMA HQ check appropriate box entry form Entry forms mailed prior June 1 76 77 Nats contestants dead line advance mail entry postmark date July 3rd dont have entry form June 15 assuming want please advise AMA l-IQ immediately deadline will missedlate entry expensive TIlE RISING COST OF INSURANCE Up until few years ago cost AMA providing liability protection AMA mem bers relatively low averaging about SOc per member recently cost has creased major jumps actually triple 1978 annual totals recent years 197451900 members 197553900 197662500 197766600 1978 est71000 $ 24800 24800 37210 46000 156000 Note These figures include cost AMAs supplementary accident coverage originallyand stillcosts 25c per mem ber should also noted 1978 cost Continued page 61 58 Model Aviation 4id24 7 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 4 * * * 44 * 4 - * ** 4*4 * ** *** *44* * *4* ** * ** ** *4*4*4 *44* ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** *4 President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMSNS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 JOIN CLUB TO IMPROVE Toledo new AMA member confided since joining club learning aerodynamics much faster said still couldnt fly worth damn least now knew HOW AMA PRESIDENT SPENDS HIS TIME WELL CERTAINLY NOT BUILDING MODEL PLANES AMA members have consuming desire gain title AMA President would well study photo top column photo taken employee entered door hobby shop Monday morning mail about 70 80 pieces mail handle about 80% being AMA mail am obliged open read handle contents will also obligated respond much often entire mornings work simply open read mail AND THIS HAPPENS EVERY DAY AMA President does get paid nor does have staff aid him AMA desk dining room table home must cleared off least twice day Filing nightmare top still must earn living Are SURE want AMA President? WHATS IN NAMEACADEMY Ever wonder just call ourselves group THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERO NAUTICS Since have around since baby days AMA have long tried find simple statement have banded together Also willing eager pay dues privilege joining hands lap dictionary feel sums up pretty well reads ACADEMY LEARNED SOCIETY FORMED FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF ARTS OR SCIENCES original intent object organizers AMA reason unique name chosen course AMA became additional things services enthusiasts joined broader needs developed Are serving original purpose name ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS demanded ABSOLUTELY proof success advancing SCIENCE aeronautics very evident progress first hand-thrown glider todays sophisticated powered remotely controlled aircraft models have become extension minds having put bodies inside flying device dare think have developed model aeronautics ART gaze upon superb workmanship skill create beauty some sophisticated scale min iatures peoplecarrying large aircraft background Please assured AMA living up handsome manner intent hope AMAs founding fathers have gone far beyond fondest dreams conceived fascinating progressive path us follow AND WE CAN LOOK WITH GREAT PRIDE IN HOW WE ARE RAISING THEIR CHILD hope proud belonging ACADEMY am having chosen its primary officer DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE? According very learned dictionary person member academy Academy Model Aeronautics instance known ACADEMICIAN Now pretty profound should sure give pride boost Now know what am just wish could pronounce it! Hello fellow academicians Howzat sound Eh AND LEST WE THINK WERE PRETTY BIG brag lot being LARGEST SPORTING AVIATION ORGANIZATION IN THE WORLD well over 70000 members WE ARE HOWEVER much larger sporting organization nonaviation AMA NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION membership several times large leaves opening make profound state ment NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCI ATION loaded HOW ABOUT FLYING SITES! midwestern newspaper Ill spare citys name tongue-in-cheek columnist said Youll have excuse chug-holed streets city saving its money build tennis courts APOLOGY TO BUD NOSEN Last month column reported state ment BUD NOSEN relative trend toward so-called giant scale models Nosen manufactures very popular line biggies conversations Bud expressed concern however about use engines over 60 cu displacement Nosens models engineered flown successfully 60 magazine came out extra word slipped quote Bud saying con cerned about bigger engines error Bud concerned should until problem has better studied PERFECTLY NATURAL NAME Some time back top-ranked modeler flying us Chinese origin habit helping other name planes picked clever name fellows new masterpiece never guts enough suggest him name ASIAN FLU BE SELFISH ABOUT YOUR MODELING SAFETY IS SOMETHING THAT YOU OWE YOURSELF INDY 500 DRIVER BUILDS MODELS What does professional race car driver relaxation As write Indianapolis 500 auto race going full speed Hawaiian driver DANNY ONGA IS lead race until engine failed after 145 laps Danny interviewed camera asked Danny what youre racing Danny Ongais prompt answer what everyone else does swim BUILD MODEL AIRPLANES Now isnt what everyone does racing? Ask Danny IM FROM INDY YA KNOW calling attention above profound statement race car driver Danny Ongais thought time confess keep promoting heck out Texas born spent first 25 years life Indianapolis have avid Indy 500 fan since August1978 59 An employee snaps picture AMA President Johnny Clemens bringing usual huge stack Monday morning mail post office Note 38-year-old Curtiss Flying Boat folks took race age 5 hid den under laprobe floor back seat folks Model Ford first job Speedway painting Men Women little white build ings infield mortified such degrading job lettering outhouses! Until boss convinced important assignment Speedway said Therell about 250000 people weekend what didnt know little building go John ny efforts might stop 250000 person riot little lesson boss taught about painting outhouses has paid off rest life simply pointed out menial job should done best know because dont know might guided aided work Indy 500 roots go much deeper grandfather Dads father drove very first 500 relief driver Frank Fox Pope-Hartford racer finished race another relief driver race may have heard name well known aviation circles Eddie Rickenbacker Both relief drivers names may found listed sta tistics 1911 500 page 119 book Indianapolis 500 produced Lyle Engel editors Auto Racing Maga zine Rickenbacker VIP guest airshow MCd later mentioned important felt aeromodeling total picture of aviation small world taught fly ancient Cub H Wier Cook ace Rickenbackers 94th Aero Pursuit Squadron during World War Indianapo lis Municipal Airport named after Cook air school SALUTE TO WONDERFUL COUPLE cover June 1978 issue Model Airplane News magazine featured CARL BETH GOLDBERG ROY CLARK bringing together best two worlds aeromodeling country music entertaining occasion salute Carls 50th year anniversary model aviation saw picture smiled big grin because no nicer couple modeling world Goldbergs hope Roy Clark enjoyed flying model planes Walt Schroder Bill Bennetts Tournament Champions much enjoy him entertainer Please note Carl Goldberg just cant get away modeling MAN cover still showing interest RC Roy Clark! THIS APPROACH IS COMPLETELY WRONG! Much can accomplished individu al AMA member has valid cause constructive purpose member needs simply plead case proper manner machinery has set up PER THE AMA BY-LAWS will see matter gets full proper attention thing triggered letter appointed AMA Associate Vice Pres ident letter almost unbelievable AMA officer its lack homework proper procedure letter primarily regard AMA insurance matters let ter predicated another enclosed letter another AMA member insur ance agent insurance agents letter regard group life insurance policy recent ly offered AMA members letter has val id basis submitted AMA Asso ciate VP would have better sent members District Vice President point Associate VP wrote highly indig nant accusive two-page letter addressed Executive Council copies sent model magazine pi3lishers things wrong approach first two-page tirade about Group Life Insurance insurance agent AMA member written letter about about AMAs individual member lia bility insurance flying second error trying generate outside pressure very organization appointed serve accepted appointment should have accepted responsibility follow AMAs by-laws help Execu tive Council make decisions Executive Council Academy Model Aeronautics has elected BY YOU THE MEMBER SHIP will make decisions policy per by-laws Executive Council AMA highly intelligent group 15 per sons information EXCEL LENT TRACK RECORD RC BOMBERS AT NEW TOKYO AIRPORT An item PAUL HARVEYS broadcast May 16th started out like JOHNNY CLEMENS RC MODELERS. HEAR THIS letin went say local radicals opposed new airport TOKYO JAPAN have vowed prevent new airport functioning Paul calling attention rad icals trying use radio controlled model airplanes CARRYING HOMEMADE BOMBS damage airport Countermeasures used Japanese government setting up 18 powerful radios nine frequencies jam RC transmission Since Mr Harvey enthusiastic RC fli er himself AMA No 52197 made per sonal observation jamming going bombers might easily bomb selves! Right now Paul Harvey much same boat jammed-full sched ules negate pursuit model building flying passions well remember two Christmases ago Paul told going have sit down Angel Mrs Harvey figure out ways means trimming heavy schedule Since time has TRIPLED burden personal ap pearances see Paul run same kind fuel nervous energy both feel some little bit good can old world gotta feature Pauls broadcasts known Rest Story Someday would like turn tables Paul tell rest story Pauls help encour agement thought terminally ill about five years ago fortunate enough hear broadcasts listen ing great American great guy re spected fellow member Academy Model Aeronautics AND BY THE WAY think inflation has strangle hold billfold Paul Harvey mentioned mornings broadcast hotel room new Tokyo Airport costs $100 cab ride airport Tokyo $53 have no yen go prices JEWEL OF PHILOSOPHY hope youve noticed very few old damn fools RC SAILPLANE SYMPOSIUM IN ITALY mail just brought announcement SYMPOSIUM ON DESIGN OF R/C SAILPLANES Aero-Club Vergiate Italy October 1st 1978 program follows 0900 hrs-Opening Introduction 1300Lunch Vergiate Aerodrome Restau rant 1430-Questions answers open dis cussion 1 730-Closing Fee 15000 Lire Papers invited RC glider en thusiasts over world Papers English French German Italian papers will translated English bound book free distribution authors symposium participants sale others Title brief outline paper must submitted organ izers July 31st copy complete paper drawings other attachments must hands organizers before opening Symposium Interested people should contact Mr FRANCO PIANTANIDA Via Alberta da Somma 42 21019 SOMMA LOMBARDO Varese ITALY Papers have already announced Belgium England Italy Since ACADEMY Model Aeronau tics interprets mean LEARNED SOCI ETY FORMED FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF ARTS OR SCIENCES about learned US glider guiders participating Symposium! POPULAR RECIPE FROM POPLAR BLUFF always pleasant see ladies volve themselves husbands hobby lives SEMO-FLIER newsletter FREELANCER RCCLUB PoplarBluff MO editor Bobby Baker includes column wives Club president ROBERT STAG NERs wife CAROLYN wrote charming col umn told gettinga recipe book must have written wino said recipe called some kind wine said prepared dish crockpot called two pounds chick en carrots onion celeryand spices stewed white wine Carolyn reports delicious THE HAPPIEST CHICKEN ever eaten! Perhaps Carolyn would share recipe HAPPY CHICKEN you dropped note Stagners live 1838 Seifert Dr Poplar Bluff MO 63901 other clubs might want exchange newsletters Freelancers RC Club too WISE AND FRIENDLY GESTURE STEVE TISCHLER secretary editor BARNSTORMERS Portland OR May issue Barnstormer News item smacking friendliness pride read Barnstormer name tags will ready new members next meeting proud club Wear name tag ever fly GREAT IDEA New friends mean still fun PROFOUND BIT OF PHILOSOPHY OUR FUTURE IS SHAPED BY OUR PAST Since obvious seems would wise us very careful what past ******all now****** 60 Model Aviation INSURANCE COSTS Cont pg 59 same company provided liability coverage 1977 offered renew 1978 includes first two months 1977 rate increase over $150000 Fortunately AMA able obtain coverage anoth er company about $50000 less assuming about 70000 members 78 Its too early know what 1979 costs will could easily go higher lot previous policy terminated end February full year 1978 rate would $177500 71000 x $250 minimum amount AMA will probably have pay 1979 depends claim record 78 its minor may able hold price line can expect pay Its sel lers markettheres little choice almost no alternatives best can mini mize claims means atten tion safety neededmore ever foreto help avoid further cost increases ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS FINANCIAL STATEMENT YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31 1977 INCOME AND EXPENSE Actual 1977 Budget 1978 EXPENSE Actual 1977 Memberships JrISr @ $3 I/S @ $5-77/$6-78 Jr/Sr @ $10 Open Family @ $10 Op $12-77/$13-78 Open @ $17 Booster @ $5 Less Partial Credit Number 8618 $ 588 2041 915 22867 31435 136 Total Memberships66600 Life Membership Club Insurance Sanction Insurance Sanctions FAI Stamps M/A Adv & Dir Sales Supply Sales-Net Film Rental Miscellaneous Contributions Interest Income Amount Number 2585400 6693 $ 295000 243 2041000 1968 915000 1540 27440400 14112 53439500 46474 80600136 822500 $85974400 71166 235000 3509545 132550 463150 81 8500 10211826 795180 115900 189266 35563 2583681 Amount 2007900 145800 1968000 1540000 18345600 79005800 80600 800000 $102293700 60000 3720000 150000 463800 850000 10570000 800000 120000 200000 30000 2600000 Total Income$105064561$121857500 Special Projects Transferred Surplus 1977 Nats Loss2434909 1977 RCWC Loss1922873 1977 RCWCTV Prog Exp 4471 Total8687564 *Actual FAI expenses charged against Program Fund 1977 $1928376 Salaries$35289281 Annuity 1241286 Taxes 2356844 Subtotal Rent Telephones Postage Membership Processing Membership Ins $150 Rule Books M/A & Reprints direct costs FAI 62126 xSOc NAA Div Fee md NAR credit Public Relations Awards & Promotions Scholarship Program-net Film Projects Film Library Officer Service Staff Travel Office Supp Stanery Eq Maint Printing Supplies Insurance General Depreciation Legal & Audit Consulting Fees Bad Debts 38887411 2340806 1311200. 3128919 5923297 7007900 770800 27171100 2760850* 2730825 2160340.. 141230 - 87800 2442748 605197 4288523 905532 2454937 729930 875884 832081 857 $ 41970900 1809500 2772100 46552500 2745200 1320000 3200000 6200000 15594600 1 300000 32320000 3106300 3106300 2000000 150000 200000 2200000 320000 4400000 1000000 2720000 830000 1140000 980000 1450000 150000 Total Operation Expense $108819872 32984900 Excess Operating Expense Over Income3755311 27400 BALANCE SHEET Assets Current Assets Cash Checking Accounts$21566109 Petty Cash10362 Cash Savings Accounts48789356 Accounts Receivable owed us Misc Accounts Receivable Advances-Employees Nats Sponsor Pledges-i 977 M/A Advertising Receivables Program Advertising Deferred Charges M/A Future Issue Costs Prepaid Insurance Resale Supplies Inventory Printing & Duplicating Supplies Membership Supplies Other Fixed Assets Furniture & Equipment Less Reserve Depreciation 352059 780246 54000 1332925 17500. 1176382 477967 1440616 187232 4036620 22308 7335778 3379759 Total Assets$84199701 60164775 2474650 84624 148800 174267 1479923 5300 338233 280315 109700 596642 23000 122681 20000 4215959 Liabilities & Net Worth Current Liabilities owe Accounts Payable 5349991 Employees Escrow & Annuity - 5855733 $70365827Deferred Income Membership Dues 1978 Club Charters FAI Stamps etc. ________ 62639425 Funds Scale Team Control Line Indoor Team Program 2536730 FF Team Program RC Soaring Team Program RC Aerobatics Team Program Scholarship Fund Howard McEntee Fund AMA Property Fund Eight-Ball Fund Liberty Bell Air Show Team Program 7341125 AMA-FAI Fund surplus Surplus Balance 1-1-77 adjusted20176148 Net Loss/12 mos-gen 3755311 3956019Nats 2434909 1977 RCWC net loss 2497344 8687564 Total Net Worthjjj54 Total Liabilities & Net Worth$84199701 August 1978 61 INCOME Budget 1978 Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ant DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Asnoine Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeor 405 Mart Street Nahoa NH 03060 Rayeond Giboolear 39 Hh Street Old Toson M 04468 Charles f-f Learoyd PO Boo 425 West Gronoc MA 01472 Al Nocosnik 4 Oeurrly Place NoraIk CT 06860 Georte Parker 7 Paul Dr. Lee MA 01239 A Mike Schindler 5 8014cc Once Leclyard CT 06339 Willian Wilbur 6 La,rel Ace Krsery ME 03904 Yet another Council Meeting has taken place youll reading about proposed dues increase have long time general feeling should cover financial needs within anti cipated membership increases raise dues enough keep us solvent another three four years surplus HAD has gone thataway almost really cant get deficit spending Louie Pascucci has written ask special plug fun-fly Helicopters July 15th 16th Saturday symposium factory reps including Ernie Huber Ron Barker Bob Fish will make flight demonstrations Any helicopter aspirant needs assistance kind will much welcomed symposium no charge Saturday evening buffet also free movies will provided site OMally School Glocester MA Sunday will hoverirg event type contest three classes will prizes trophies 1-2-3 places Novice Intermediate Expert $5 entry fee will charged further details write Louie Pascucci 16 Witham St Glocester MA phone him 617 283-1408 would like have requests like well ad vance display booth getting great deal use now scheduled late August need please call early about three months ahead need much imagetype display keep public thinking about model aviation No times mentioned Heli meet would expect starting both days AM about 9 oclock New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Districg II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BoysideNY 11381 Ansocinte Viee-Presidentn Pete Biandrini 2605 Broadmay Yonkers NY 10705 Dauld Fitield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12065 John Gnigy 6387 Badger Dc. Lockyort NY 14094 Cliff Montylaisir 17 Rotary Dr. Summit NJ 07001 Jack Sannarco 2062 Emerson Ace. Union NJ 07083 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies USAF/EUROPE Box 4067 APO Neee York 09000 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS heartening observe District Meeting concept long last catching other parts country started OURS District II three years ago WRAMS Show past two years have held TWO such meetings per year ie WRAMS Jamboree White Plains New York other SYMPOSIUM CENTRAL NEW YORK MODEL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION Syracuse plan hold still others two annually New Jersey Such gatherings serve useful purposes purposely try skip formalities instead plunge right forthright rap-session members course recognize numerous problems us AMA members faced strive active ly find practical workable solutions such Free sincere discussion order day meetings cli mate mutual understanding good fel lowship prevails throughout feel world would nowhere folks dreamed fancied impossible dream say fan cied because things SEEM im possible accomplishment way dreams highly respected freely discussed meetings sound workable ideas result meetings should run beyond allotted time period because wish hear MUCH MANY can Only listening learn LEARN MUST about hopes aspirations problems feelings members properly represented MY job take seriously outset of meetings distribute several items such questionnaire soliciting suggestions im provement AMA both local general levels statement goals strongly believe shall obliged reach order realize better AMA us current list District II officials com plete titles addresses telephone numbers connection item last mentioned am pleased note Henry Goedkoop capable editor fine newsletter MONMOUTH MODEL AIR PLANE CLUB cited admiration award know Corner column July issue magazine re-printing list officials dis tributed White Planes District II Meet ing February year too admire Henry having cooperated us regard Cake belated opportunity thank him MAD AT TETERBORO wish compliment Bill McClure HACKENSACK VALLEY FLYERS president achieving another FIRST hope certainly beginning long series having put super-super model air show Teterboro Airport New Jersey April 16 1978 Recognition also due GARDEN STATE CIRCLE BURN ERS other groups individuals contributed toward great event Featured show day-long demonstrations RC Control Line model aircraft well remotely-controlled boats competition standpoint events WW Post WW WW 2 Pat tern Biplane Helicopters Stand-Off Scale RC Boats RC Cars Demonstration flights controlled model aircraft made 11 am 1 pm 3 pm Attendance put over 5000 thrilled individuals 10 am display hangar jammed great models various unique de signs As Bill points out made profit gave almost $1000 prize money met costs important 98% came public directly associated hobby made Suburban Pan Am Bendix happy public relations end invited us back next year promised hangar room ramp space other facilities thanks Bill associates great contribution furtherance model aviation District II everywhere because like stone thrown surface water ripples spread out far beyond point im pact certainly regret having able attend show prevented doing virtue Executive Council Meeting Long Beach CA frustrations being AMA VP can place given time means forced pass up meetings contests other events try cover ground well possibly can certain limitations therefore havent visited club lately please bear shall best make am able PORTABLE DISPLAY BOOTH OF DISTRICT II tabletop display booth has certainly making rounds District II has proven very effective means getting modeling messages across public Frank Costello ROXBURY AREA MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB has very kindly volunteered serve coordinator portable booth district require shows etc please communicate directly Frank ad dress 27 Kearney Street Dover NJ 07801 telephone 201-361-1809 As date booth possession Joe Friend Freehold NJ used very successfully recent mall show club MONMOUTH MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB actively participated RHINEBECK CLASSIC197B VERSION MID-HUDSON RCSOCIETYisanoth er District II group duly proud does club contribute mightily advancement model avia tion through very popular WORLD WAR JAMBOREE held fall Rhinebeck NY now Rhinebeck Classics June 24 25 year represents another major step forward same direction very popular well-run meets successful great measure through capable efforts CD Vance Sutton Rhinebeck Clas sics embrace categories aircraft 1919 1937 era such events Barn storming Time Trials according special Rhinebeck Rules site old Rhinebeck Aerodrome just outside Rhinebeck NY operated Cole Palen also very good friend model aviation hope could make Rhinebeck Classic too will able make 1978 WW Jamboree Septem ber Consult Contest Calendar mag 62 Model Aviation azine concerning exact date soon information shall have published doing will assure yourself fam ily two terrific weekends very beautiful part country GEAR UP AND LOCKEDIII Ohm sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahn Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vce-Pnenidents Joe Eiben 5192 Edenhorst Lynharsl OH 44124 Francis Floharty 504 21st Sr. VennaWV 26101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadowbrook Sr Dad PA 19087 Edward Wisser 1521 Sarrrms Sr McKeesporn PA 15131 Hey District llIers report month overdue since either mailed too late mail ran slow something Well anyhow Council Meeting held Long Beach CA Conveniently MAC Show just next door Convention Center Long Beach stayed Council Meet ing board Queen Mary teresting experience itself No expen sive other motel accommodations quite different As usual met day cut little shorter usual fatigue factor took its toll important items covered concern modelers decision dues increase absolutely inevit able due inflation much increased surance costs also have holding line six years has eaten cash reserve would have strictly red next year dues increase formula finally approved after much discus sion $25 Open includes magazine $17 family option additional Open member $750 Seniors $5 Juniors still represents great bargain considering very excellent magazine insurance coverage large number other items cov ered wont discuss except proposed merger Lower Michigan out District VII District Ill No action taken affected VPs instructed pulse districts get further feedback resolution issue next Council Meeting Essentially guys gals Lower Michigan want join District III cause strong ties III particularly regard competition matters both RC CL So chance voice opinion Well find out reads col umn What thinknegative positive Ill vote next Council Meeting ba sis response Please address thoughts home address 1101 E Rahn Rd Dayton OH 45429 Some items will coming up next Council Meeting include BIG air planes appearing greater numbers What think about Are greater hazard should regulated would place limits Received note Jim Gaffrey about formation new Soaring Club N Ridgeville Ohio may contacted 6007 Cornell Blvd N RidgevilleOhio 44039 seems Northern Ohio Soaring Society now has about 19 members fly Park Board property nice thing about ar rangement Park Board happy have mow area letter Tom Markland flies guys Cincinnati inquires about AMA selling insurance think refer ring recent group insurance proposal offered outside insurer like other group insurance plan definitely being sold AMA Looks like bargain Also information try swer mail sometimes letter may slip through crack dont discouraged Let assure others easy task catering need and/or gripe modeler Theres profound truth Ive learned since taking non-salary job that AMA certainly perfect can bet tries damn hard serve majority modeler needs best way possible received report Associate VP Joe Eiben years National Model Plane Show held Cleveland area Joe reports entry categories almost 600 largest ever As matter interest over Delaware rict Columbia land h Carolina IVVirninia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Loaham MD 20801 Aveociate Vinn-Presidennn Chariot Foreman 609 Pnhite Rd. Mechanicroille VA 23111 V Sill Helms 800 Tynola Road Charlotte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wiltrrinnton DC 19809 John Preston 7012 Elora Coars Falls Charch VA 22042 Rassell Sanduslsy 1122 Plaza Circle Joppa MD 21085 Paul Yacobacci 6408 Winthrop Dr. Fayerreaille NC 28301 Council reviewed several hours unsettling financial data 1976 1977 1978 1979 escalation felt seriously lifestyles has course affected whole Academy operation rising costs commodity service marketplace overall disinte gration values used 10 years ago judicial system hascaused insurance picture jump out focus completely off-screen old news Youve heard much sensibilities jaded Read news magazines sides lives seem closing us President brother famous beerdrinker asks unions hold line wage increases jawbones industry hold line price increases federal budget goes up beyond dreams men just generation gone numbers Im mak ing money Ive ever made Im cutting costs way possible cant keep up rising tide increases Sales tax goes up broadened cut deeply Newspapers talk about costof-living increases terms two perhaps five percent changes see look like 30 40% Council session voted increase dues could pin down precisepast four years total entries have 556 506 585 594 Joes figures show decline total number grade school entries well Control Line As expected total Radio entries over four years has about doubled Free Flight Con trol Line entries have decreased Joes report listed 190 winners Out almost 200 awards offered show offers something strong its appeal young sters Joe Cohorts congratu lated magnificent effort just hope business doesnt interfere again can make show next year Incidently have appreciated council advice have gotten several occa sions year four Associate VPs would like remind folks out holding shows various kinds VP has AMA display available shows Just let know needs dis play moment middle three stops PA will close report bit bad news Jim Slater RC Contest Coordinator District III has contracted partial paraly sis resulting bout virus Mount Carmel Hospital Columbus OH Im sure would appreciate card note modeling friends ly amount would job What can about five-year planning cannot guess what next six months will Experts seem agree financial magazines will keep going bad until goes worse cant agree timing severity thing seems certain charged responsibility future planning rather large organization must opt security growth same time keep up must grow change create new ways solve problems must keep financial security allow us options change cannot suggest way us voter median mass bill-payers work solve worlds biggest problem So insidious inroads have made day-to-day pocketbooks personal free doms seems no way back plus side Academy ganization efficient growing efficient month new systems energies used Planning new er ways serve members reaching modelers has never ably done dedicated people doing now ever before get whole act straight Council has no desire count good must concern itself im provement guys out faced prob lems may specifically different generally similar Youve made decisions maybe some working see something organization dont just cri tique suggest solutions pot can use some stirring dialogue developing least District IV concerning Pattern Scale judging situation reported last month group forming hopes organizing judging situation Just received groups formal proposal plans reprinted below received cppy Scale August1978 63 judges reaction proposal Ill clude edification pen reactions send either Howard Crispin Jr John Preston myself Ad dresses below Academy Model Aeronautics District IV Proposal Judges Howard Crispin Jr 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottsville VA 22901 Due lack working national judg ing organization responsive regional needs following proposal being circulated Clubs within AMA District IV involved Pattern Scale Sport biplane competition especially asked give proposal con sideration response may ultimate answer should provide means working towards goal fair know ledgeable competent judging 1 Create regional organization initially AMA District IV will provide basis scheduling coordinating judges accor dance contest schedule within AMA District IV successful would worth expand other AMA Districts en courage districts form own judging groups respect item three con sideration should given least com munication between AMA Districts 2 Organize such manner utilize judges equitable basis Provide adequate coverage overworking few individu als during competition season 3 Provide means training personnel high levels competence skill require ment would provide judges familiar Pattern Scale Sport biplane rules aircraft characteristics flight capabilities requires periodic seminars areas district well entire district would desirable utilize Model Aviation forum discussion other needs organization can no doubt ar ranged seminars should set up pro vide discussion demonstrations practice sessions 4 Encourage contest directors fliers clubs recognize effort judges encourage capable people become judges several aspects considered am sure have contests much thank extended judges end two three hard days work small part encouragement aspect greatest need people capable willing encourage USPJA functional suggested following action taken Response quite good locally approval endorse ment forthcoming USPJA time suggested competition club recruit two people know ledgeable willing work judges people would subsidized club some mannerpayment AMA dues club dues portion thereof return two individuals would have certain commitments club Districts coordinator District would assign people minimum two meets yearone would club-sanctioned competition other away away would scheduled near individuals home base possible would occasional trips some greater distances should contest requirements requiring substan tial number judges days high transportation costs would desirable provide some reimbursement judges away home An adequate judging staff could formed manner Judges would expected attend occasional scheduled sem inars proposal would require co operation concerned would desirable have some plans finalized order have formal endorsement District IV meeting August does provide full usage 1978 hope fully start can made 1978 District IV organization will fully function al 1979 Response John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Dear Howard response Proposal Judges discussed April meeting RCCVA now circulating known competition clubs District IV have following comments 1 I am strongly favor regional organi zation improve both availability quality judges past experiences USPJA appears so-called national organization responsive needs its members District IV 2 I believe practical ex pect single group judges become skilled judging Pattern Scale Sport bi plane events say because feel majority Scale enthusiasts myself includ ed prospective judges might expected appear have sufficient terest Pattern flying want judge event also same may also apply Pat tern fliers regard judging Scale contest contest both Pattern Scale events perhaps Sport biplane scheduled necessary have different judges event order give ac tive judges break duties should add past experiences judging confined Pattern Scale cannot fer constructive comments Sport biplane event 3 I believe idea recruiting two people competition club good expect travel other clubs have no affiliation act judges will met much en thusiasm have already asked such vol unteers NVRC response overwhelming its absence As alter native would suggest representative competition category should re cruited club planning AMA com petition event people would encour aged attend training sessions etc would responsible training judges own club turn would judge clubs contests other words club judging reps would ensure judging standards contests held clubs con form standards established Dis trict IV organization would willing volunteer services act Scale judging repre sentative either orboth clubs DCRC NVRC am member 4 Some effort should made tie District IV judging organization USPJA feel necessary order maintain uniform national standards judging various events USPJA does respond effort least tried Hope comments some use Howard Sincerely John D Preston Alabama ida gia issippi to Rica V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeilI District V Vice-Presideot 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham Al 35205 Associate Vice-Pridento John Bryson 400 Council Cr P0 Boa 1355 Tupelo MS 38801 Richard E Jackson 107 White Blod Scvveroillr SC 29483 chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Colavbus GA 31904 Arvhcr Johnson 932 Bnyri Dr. Deiray Beach FL 33444 Jim Larhin 3252 Monte dOre Once Hoover AL 35216 Luis Rodi9vez C-tO 5th St Bet. Villa Rica Bavamon Puerto Rico 00619 John Workman 5321 Over-ton Road Nashville TN 37220 Have noticed much bigger model planes getting isa 29 pound 10 foot CessISW 15-year-old Todd Baker poses re cently completed Sig Kadet plane flies beautifully Todd lives Helena AL constantly encouraged prompted understanding father Dr Henry Baker way twig bentthe tree grows Todd will top flier days pic ture taken Grayson Valley field 64 Model Aviation Al LflallToux secretary c rasco Model Pilots Odessa FL sent snap Mr Paul Flow two-engine cutie almost InIJILLUIC WdS eaen oig air snow tn Meriolan MS other day L-R jack Neal Harold Watson Hervey Woods posing after flying crowd Bham Aeromodelers Club way several important growing RC clubs Atlanta GA area doing unusu ally good job serving local modelers Mac Hodges newsletter editor lanta area Conley Flyers faithfully sends mn o newnietter month recent contest nere some winners Mike Powers 1st Scale Pop Curtis 1st Star Novice Bob Stewartlst Expert Jerry Bishop 3rd Novice Ray Creasy worst crash Pop Curtis well-known sport flier Georgia belongs several prominent clubs good friend Pop edged Mr Bob Ruther Nashville Quickie 500 took great delight doing Bob good friend also am staying Out Bob doesnt get beat very often folks nois S Indiana ucky oc, VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Aesociate Vice-President Ocord S Ahlberg 734 Acuda Rd. Valparaisg IN 46353 Roger Oeers 729 N 22nd Sn. Onincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stosely Lane Springfield IL 62704 Frank L Hoghes 709 NE 44th Sn. Kansas City MO 641 t6 Edmin Wynn PodI 1640 Meywich Dr. Leoleglon KY 40504 Robert C Stagner 1828 Sole, Or. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip SolInon 3021 Spring Volley Ct. Anderson IN 46011 contests fun flies have rained out blown out far spring Seems have beautiful weather during middle week least weather doesnt bother mall shows managed attend show Peoria IL sponsored Peoria RC Club Peoria Area Wyreflyers Control Line club About 100 models displayed half Control Line models happy meet modelers finally hope see Bob Overmier president Wyreflyers wrote short letter Seems having much fun flying Control Line some RC fliers watching may build some Ukie models Lake County Radio Control Club North Shore Model Boaters held first RC Model Exposition April 29 30 Lakehurst Shopping Center Waukegan IL About 125 airplanes boats cars shown show successful AMA-sanctioned event planned next year David Fulton Chairman sent letter press release about show Steve King sent information about Central Indiana RC Flyers Association Chal lenge restricted fun fly dianapolis area RC clubsand set July 30 trying build annual con test between clubs traveling trophy Sounds like fun have new club Illinois Lisle Aero already have flying site meet second Tuesday Lisle Park District fieldhouse Most members far RC modelers David Cosby Mineral Point MO sent letter some color photos some modelers down club Min eral Area RC Society fly Washington County Airport Potosi MO have 3000-foot runway anyone wants fly David Gary Griffith missed three weekends flying last winter need black white photos col umn sorry cant insert Daves color prints missed last Executive Council Meet ing due death family think first Ive missed about seven years what hear AMA dues have go up first estimated Inflation insur ance really hurting Iowa igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Anenae Muscatine IA 52761 Aesoniane VicePreeiden5g Iarne D Clerk PR 3 Cedar Rapids IA 62401 Frank Morrssry 14100 W Park Ace. New Berlin WI 63151 Tm Price 11287 Soar Sterlint Heights Ml 46078 Wer Robrog 4494 Tanylewood Trail Sr Joseph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Howard Wayne 1706 7th 55. NE Rochester MN 65901 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Rorralos Ml 48174 spent two days April Long Beach CA behalf District VII purpose visit attend Executive Council Meeting April 21 Upon return promptly wrote short report forwarded AVPs District VII AVP ball should have some formation already January meeting voted dues increase probably prematurely insurance costs carrier defined April meeting forced review also total budget AMA 1978 going faced very tough financial squeeze due primarily increased insurance costs 1978 unknown escal ation 1979 provide satisfactory finan cial situation passed dues increase 1979 follows $2500 Open members including magazine $750 Senior mem bers magazine $500 J u niors magazine present surance rate losing money Ju nior Senior member joins 1978 good explanation made Jim Scarboroughs column July issue MA also faced possibility will lose tax exempt status non-profit organization IRS confirms ruling will have increased costs required oper ate pay taxes IRS intends examine non-profit corporations due some problem Maryland involving improper tax exemp tions non-profit group AMA now ap pealing ruling outcome uncer tam Close behind us investigations will AMA AMA ride motorcy cles go doctors know mean complete statement reasoning hind dues increase issue please locate hope can understand Councils action April matter transferring lower Michigan District Ill brought up Council recommendation As result input received prior meeting did try make positive motion have sent questionnaire chartered clubs Michi gan asked input proposal presented AMRCC heard less half clubs Michigan could make positive comments meeting clubs respond can make proposal August meeting Nats Please respond havent already done Speaking Nats would like Lake Charles permanent Nats site peti tion present being circulated AMA chartered clubs Have seen about 1979 Nats Lincoln-Omaha area Contact Vince Mankowski District IX VP myself well very interested com ments Thanks newsletter editors clubs monthly news havent swered am avoiding neg lecting am just buried paperwork dont give up Ill try get note off soon send thoughts AVPs should because serve should doing job Keep informed dont get ac tion let know cant personal profile month because dont have pictures use Next month hope introduce another Dis trict VII team need good guideline flight instruction RC beginners Mil wau kee Flying Electrons newsletter Flypap er excellent April issue Geoff Styles editor 6061 N Bay Ridge Ave Whitefish Bay WI 53217 Ill bet would send copy asked Thanks clubs have sent club patch jacket still has few open spots want send election year President AMA time heard Nominations numbered districts President will made August Nominating Committee meet ing its up make decision head man See Nats Arkansas S Louisiana Menico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankensitip Wichita Falls TX 76308 Ansociare VicePresideons Boec Averill 9117 La Barrarree NE Albcrloerrloe NM 87111 Ned Borne, 523 N Lebanon Sciphor LA 70563 Frank Osborne 18 Mohace N Lintle Rock 72116 Bod Teeny Son 545 Richardson TX 75080 trend contests district up year made Cliff Cloud Climbers contest Benbrook August1978 65 good turnout Dallas RC Club Quickee 500 Mesquite 32 entered flew five fast rounds Pylon races Smith Claeys tied five first place heats Paul took best flight time Paul insisted check out well-used airplane says does have slick fly Quickie 500 Abilene also reported fine crowd flew Novice Pre Novice District VIII AMA tabletop display getting good workout need mall show demonstration whatever contact soon have date Sure dont want disappoint anyone use get back soon can next group can have reports get has getting good response bring ing new AMA club members Remem ber district has display its use hear working well districts Once again year plan district contests Cant make would like meet dont make city contest remem ber Ill LAKE CHARLES NATS get contest please come up introduce yourself have met before come re-introduce self Should go Nats want work events help would appreci ated Naturally event directors pre-selected workers timers count ers tabulators etc can offer services site 1978-79 rule book finally got printed mail should have yours now write HQ let know did get may late contest season will early 1979 Read rules event fly dot book indicates change So read over closely did get disturbing report CD dealt contestant classification rule book very explicit cannot lower classification first filling out required form must also signed district VP have signed yet have asked yet can go upward own can compete higher class cannot compete lower class Also acquire points automatically advance following year Novice Pre-Novice meant get people Pattern So dont scare new ones out event Dont underclass yourself poor sportsmanship could affect own contest So before going contest make sure know what flying what classes going Nats flying CL Stunt might want know Dallas Rounders putting pre-Nats Precision Aerobatics contest July 29-30 will using four PAMPA classes can get entry blank Dallas Round ers 2400 Lovell Dr Mesquite TX 75150 read report last Council Meeting big item change dues structure other items acted have gripe about what done dont sit stew Let hear about expect hear happy So dont hear take satisfied got preview look cover program RC Southwest Champion ships contest Labor Day weekend planning three-day contest Pattern Pylon Scale Helicopter Old Timers Soaring plans Free Flight Control Line contests well under way also format has changed since local clubs have taken over portion South western Chain pionships Coistado as aska h Dakota h Dakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Ymca Mankewski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue NE 68005 Annociate Vce-Prsidensa charles Orannon 2220 Muriposa Olod Casper WY 82601 Gerald Oeneav 6464 S Andes Plane Aarvra co 80016 Man Hansen 1900 Wocorsn SW Huron 5057360 Lornie Kroeber 1764 S 9th Fargo NO 58102 Oscar Olson Otti Maple Omaha NE 68104 Jim OReilly 4760 N Oattin Wichita KS 87220 Coordination majority districts problems stems same source Whether problem representation redistricting host similar issues basic issue contest coordinating numerous examples conflic ting contests situations two local groups competing fliers within outside district Colorado competes District X Arizona fliers Wichita ri vals Texas Oklahoma fliers Sioux City Des Moines bat heads Fargo Sioux Falls entrants Nebraska Muscatine IA vs Lincoln NE Springfield MO vs Oma ha NE etc etc list almost endless Everyone agrees problem What AMA going about answer actually what AMA going much going about AMA member District IX should first request demand neces sary licensed Contest Director club start coordinating first step can take simple Contest Director club should send now contest coordinators inexpen sive lOc postcard information card should include date traditional con tests years has held held type contest events scheduled ie RC Pattern CL Rac ing entrants normally come information will used co ordinators sanctioning contests 1979 will send traditional dates comes list neighboring district coordina tors before first year help pro tect contests planning make effort work neighbors help solve mutual problems Contest Directors should respond new coordinators have assured us will approve sanctions conflicts guar antee sanction approval next year initial action must begin now Send coordinator card CLIFF Coordinator Bill Bieda 411 Barker Building Omaha NE 68102 RC Coordinator Travis McGinnis 8027 West 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 group does have traditional date response coordinator should include what plans may have exam ple would like have Pattern meet sometime June contest coordinators have maps population figures clear overlays different categories weeks can help much help Another tip concerning sanction applica tions send application contest coordinator include stamped self-addressed post card coordinator will use card inform immediately contest has granted sanction alert problems may have aware including card will cut down time takes find out about contest make sure request re ceived first place Again cannot stress enough need send now appropriate coordinator formation necessary 1979 put off have waited until now con test season upon us problem present subject interest should highest initiate action Con test Directors should heard As final note groups neighboring Dis trict IX would also like kind infor mation encouraged send District IX co ordinators card FAt Combat Team Selection committee mem ber representing District IX Dave Hermit Jones 662 North Volutsia Wichita KS 67214 Comments questions regarding Combat TSC should sent Dave proud have him act behalf Congrat ulations best wishes Dave District IX hasavacancyonthe Free Flight Contest Board term office least two-year rule cycle 1978-79 names nominations volunteers should sent right away Remember Fargo Denver October district meetings well plan ning stages now going great See Coordination column unusually short things want say will doing hope emphasize need Contest Directors clubs send cards contest dates right now Arzooa uroa ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboroui District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redosds Beach CA 90278 Anooiaoa Vice-Presidentu Robe- Barnes 68-1090 Kono Mai Orion Aiea HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ales Chisolm 1100 West Sham Fresno CA 93711 Ed Hagerlin 2761 N Campbell Acenue Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Betty Stream 3723 Svosnder Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Granqer William 181 Pamnee Street San Marco, CA 92069 recent April Council Meeting took place district pleasure have traipse across nation attend pleased district selected Spring meeting Only Council member unable attend honored presence Vic Powell Executive Director NAA Vic member Council pre sence added lot meeting Associate Vice Presidents Betty Stream also attended two guests District 66 Model Aviation X also present Bev Wisniewski District X FF Contest Board member Joe Norcross First order business sad shape budget brought unexpected ly high insurance rates recently approved $3 dues increase along proposed postal rate increase would barely keep AMA would enable reserve fund built up must remembered paying 1978 insurance rates 1972 dues base Consequently deficit 1978 will large will come directly out reserve line reasoning Council voted increase Open dues $25 year magazine included establish Senior dues $750 Junior rate $500 family rate will $1 700 magazine option Open has deleted Juniors Seniors will have option $8 per year gen eral feeling dues increase should substantial enough cover inflation hedge against another insurance rate increase avoidance another dues increase few years Council Meeting held Long Beach day before MACS trade show opened AMA booth well staffed District X volunteers AMA staff allowed sell patches pins etc allowed sell member ships Im pleased report quite few sold following weekend saw first annu al IMS take place Los Angeles Conven tion Center Once again AMA booth staff stayed over week between shows time allowed sell pins etc Once again Betty Stream daugh ter Suzi Bev Wisniewski daughter-inlaw worked both weekend days show thanks An item might interest District X clubs looking flying site recently caught eye Ive sent newspaper clipping John Worth pertained new California state law holds property owners blame less injuries incurred others using property recreational purposes factor plus AMAs insurance should powerful lever obtaining permission fly private property recently attended meeting San Gabriel Valley Radio Control League meeting conducted President Ed Paige showed film Marvelous Minia tures well received Contact d like attend club meetings have news recently formed RC Sail plane club Bakersfield area name quite mouthfulSouthern San Joaquin Soaring Society have newsletter flying site have flying site theyre work securing second further information contact Bill Ruther ford 3412 Madrid Bakersfield 93301 Northern California AVP Glenn Carter comes following words another club IMAC Everyone model aviation has favorite area interest active Mine RC realistic aerobatic program offered IMACInternational Miniature Aerobatic Club adaptation full-scale IAC Sport Aerobatics flown world wide Originally conceived 1973 Sport Scale biplanes IMAC now offers levels competition biplanes monoplanes designed Aresti aerobatics Dozens IMAC events scheduled year Tournament Champions Las Vegas will use similar format Inter national Champion unlimited class fliers show worth seeing Membership $500 annually information write District X AVP Glenn Carter THE RMALS Alaska o 0 Moetarq en ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Ansociate Voe-Pesident Al Colon, 1607 S oon Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Rn 1 Ron 48 Boadnie MT 59015 Clarence C HaoIrn Ri 5 Ron 18 Coeor dAlene ID 83814 Ed McColloonh 535 E 81 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Reojo 26608 Dover Coin Kent WA 98031 Don zipoy 21418 NE Main Street Redmond WA 98052 number very good flight training programs district good because assist beginner get off right foot well assure help comes someone qualified interested will reserve fora later column plaudits due instructors assist make programs unsung heroes model aviation What will pre sent verbatim report Boeing Hawks program Dave Katagiri architect current program report contains some formation may enhance program first scheduled training program gan May 4th good turnout train ees instructors added bonus good weather New trainees present cluding several will become members order participate program May 10th too wet fly last Wednesday May 17th beautiful day New ships field included Doug Millers Q-TEE Cessna flyingfamily Colleen Frank Snook Darrel Cheshire checked out flew club trainer prepared Larry Shaull Darrell will responsible use trainer trainees intend StageFlight Pattern 1a Oval & Reverse Oval b Figure 8 offset runway 2a Oval & Reverse Oval b Figure 8 offset runway 3Oval upwind leg over runway 4Landing pattern let down final go around 5Landing pattern complete landing 6Takeoff Altitude Ft 300-200 100 100 use trainer should bring some sport fuel BYOF Observations edge runway brings mind difficulty novices have concerning directional control reversal ships fly towards themselves couple ways avoid giving wrong command 1 Always point transmitter antenna direction model flight ship coming toward pilot model should observed over shoulder positioned attitude right left com mand can given confusion control reversal 2 pilot faces model flying ward himself directional commands come reversed Therefore observing model drops wing apply stick com mand direction low wing raise Dont try think right left projecting yourself cockpit air craft takes too much time critical phase learning final landing approach Most frequent first ap proach ends cartwheel maneuver end runway because novice pilot applies wrong directional command aggravates situation apply confusion control reversal situation point time instructor probably grabs transmitter drops excitement technique use during final approach landing point antenna direc tion flight No 1 above simply use directional control stick either push model away pull towards pilot other words forget about right left commands instructors reminded teach trainees good habits concerning functional checks before starting fly use flight pattern avoids tower pits Also instructors should organize flight trainee knows before takeoff what expected transmitter handed over Avoid random flight patterninstead main tain large oval figure eight retrace pass Its good practice approach worked out Dave pro gression should interest Thank Dave Boeing Hawks ma terial Objective Maintain constant altitude track Vary throttle necessary Maintain constant altitude track Vary throttle necessary Maintain constant altitude track Vary throttle necessary Align runway center 100-25 100-0 Climb 100 ft Similar 3 align runway medium throttle final go around Demonstrate ability make straight approach Safe landing After TO orbit enter pattern land 7Simple aerobatics loops Immelman Cuban 8 wing over etc Instructor student choice August1978 67 FLIGHT TRAINING TASKS JUNIO FLIGHT / ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 COMPLETE RESULTS AMA INDOOR POSTAL WINNERS Graham Davitt David Turgeon Joel West RUNNERS-UP Collin DiMago Ian Davitt Mike VanGorder Douglas Carter Hey gang heres whole listing entered heartily congratulate winners top runners-up thanks too go theadults sponsored flying timed sent results Fairwood Flyers Berea Ohio named contest Ceiling Hopper largest contingent fliers too group Great Britain made inter national contest did very nicely selves too taking half top places Rather expert designs flown HL Glider event placings apparently depending age experience Rubber Powered Stick event chosen de sign additional factor exper ienced modelers flying quality Easy Bs Novice Pennyplanes beginners course starting out basic AMA Cubs Contests place modelers get together enjoy thrill flight contestant tries better himself did before well compete other fellow models compared see improvements can made construction designin other words special place special world returned whenever possible ENTRY DEADLINE Entries AMA Outdoor FF Spring Early Bird Postal Contest must received Ed Whitten June 30th Dont late OFFICIAL RESULTS AMA January/February 1978 LING HOPPER Indoor Postal Contest Ages up through 16 unlimited number flights scores adjusted 35 feet 1 Graham Davitt 2 Collin Di liaio Ian Davitt Mike Van Gorder Ichiro Sugioka Joel West Jimmy Schmock Douglas Carter Pam Griffith Paul Dumke Julie Hancy Jon Ehgotz Charlene Avins Kris LBne Kenny Lesher Steve Spence Peter Anderson Paul Smith Mike Clem Vince Marce Steve 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1978/08
Page Numbers: 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68
When last membership dues increase went effect 1973 AMA Execu tive Council promised hold line fu ture increases least five years prom ise kept during five years membership grew steadily healthy surplus funds developed fact beginning fifth year 1977 surplus grown just over $200000almost quarter million dollars Yet little over year later surplus cut almost half expected end 1978 surplus would gone story what happened past year half what behind headlines above AMAers will pay lot membership next year Several factors combined 1977 wave warning flag mid-yr say dues increase should considered Inflation alone increasing expenses general ex tent increased membership added costs outpacing increased come item particularmembership surancejumped annual cost about $53000 1976 $70000 1977 AMA Executive Council could see trend early 77 January year ap proved budget anticipated year-end deficit about $50000 Council wasnt too concerned ever since knew reserve surplus funds make up deficit also knew 1977 fifth year since last dues increase necessary increase could made 1978 get income back top expen ses So decision time came early August 77during Council meeting National Championships Californiathe K outlook reassuring no crisis ap parent However trend obvious concern ing income vs expenses Council dis cussed voted proposals dues creases several Council members noted strong mood among constituents dues increase should made long large surplus funds ex isted Executive Director cautioned against view noting surpluswhile seemed largeamounted about 20% current annual budget inflationary situation reserve ex cessive finally voted 1977 Nats meet ing would no dues increase 1978 moment decision seemed okay Unfortunately timing just bit too early way cause mid-August deadline finali zation materials annual membership renewal mailing follow shortly afterabout 70000 renewal packets prepared volume mail requires lead time about six weeks timing about month later different Council vote might have resulted early August too soon know financial report July RC World Championships Springfield OH would turn Out preliminary report indicated loss about $5000 definite bills still picture incom plete Similarly Nats mid-stride too soon know opera tion would turn out although apparent income would lower hoped both situations felt surplus would cover losses no spe cial action required year end picture dramatically different combined World Champs Nats losses developed worse ex pected totalling almost $50000 Thus Council met January consider 78 budget faced obvious ly deteriorating situation looking overall loss 1977 over $80000 prediction close same amount 78 Natsor other special event losses increased basic operating ex penses due inflation made outlook 78 no better 77 Council therefore voted 1979 dues increase provide $3 additional adult AMA member amount seemed safe enough allowing expected large jump membership insurance other costs once again timing unfortu nate true insurance cost 1978 yet available previous coverage due expire shortly insurance com pany yet provided cost figures re newal bid another company yet finalized So Council allowed almost $50000 budget insurance lone compared 77 cost about Model Aviation ended 1977 slightly black net income $70548 total income $38336026 cover total expenses $38265678 income included $281242 membershipsubscrip tions plus $9036126 advertising hob shop sales non-member subscriptions plans sales also $11757 allocation gen eral funds cover magazines provided out charge AMA officers free members mostly Contest Directors expenses cluded $271711 direct costs plus $11094378 allocated costs part HQ overhead apportioned magazine opera tion Thus again 1977 beginning magazine has continued pay itself drain general AMA income magazine staff consists five people salaries paid completely maga zine income addition magazine income covers cost part salaries some people other departments services par tially used magazine dollar per member beforea major increase turned out enough Within month after January Council meeting company providing 77 coverage asked $225000 78 coverage increase about $325 per member almost 400% Meanwhile bid alternate com pany came through $250 per member about $1 75000 year no other choices available latter cost prevailed though about $50000 lower other offer net effect increase 78 expense budget about $30000 increase plus others developed con cerning rent miscellaneous factors pro duced revised 78 budget deficit about $100000almost same amount remaining current surplus Thus Council met again late April year apparent dues increase voted just couple months previous inadequate no reserve fall back 79 needed sure dues income would enough cover expenses also felt necessary begin rebuild reserve especially since inflation showing no real signs abating insurance costs 79 might get worse mood therefore get back situation 73-76 periodmore enough funds cover costs assure August1978 57 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice- Presidents AMA EXECUTIVE COUNCIL EXPANDS MAGAZINE REPORT DUES INCREASE FOR 19 Operating Deficits 77 78 Evaporate Previous Surplus dues increase would hold 79 level just year So went beyond $22 adult rate magazine proposed voted $25 also voted increase dues rate Juniors Seniors Family membersit noted Juniors cost AMA $275 basic insurance costs alone $3 rate publication no longer feasible 1979 Junior will pay $5 basic dues Senior will pay $750 either wishes magazine cost will $8 additional Family members second adult AMA member family will pay $17 $25 less maga zine cost same time Council voted clude magazine automatically adult members except Family members noted currently available option con cerning magazine previously voted dropped 1980 new ac tion merely apply change year earlier consolidate dues change ac tions same year magazine decision noted based fact AMA members choice 78 paid maga zine separately economies would re sult elimination dual publication op erations AMA News Model Aviation increase magazine portion dues increase would minimized pointed out magazine operation paid its own way since its inception mid-75 AMAS NEW LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAM Some AMA members have questioned AMA has added life insurance basic membership liability protection coverage AMA incidentally involved insurance business AMA first membership service organization As such goal serve needs members best can As fundamental service AMA has provided members Comprehensive Gen eral Liability Protection years since 1942 addition AMA several years ago automatically included Accident/Medical cov erage members no extra charge li ability protection serves AMA member injures someone damages someones prop erty flying accident/medical pro gram pays medical bills member injured ability provide such pro tection allows Academy members fly confidence knowing pro tected against suit medical bills acci dent should occur collective bargaining power membership provides purchase strengththe dollars involved substantial Through strength numbers AMA able add surance service offering members theoppor tunity buy low cost term life insurance plan desire no obligation purchase coverageit simply avail able might want take ad vantage Most important AMA curs no expense nor receives profits plan expenses plan re sponsibility Albert H Wohlers & Company including materials addressing postage initial mailings promotional ex penses firm assisted AMA operated within its own budget currently based $7 per member 79 magazine will continue op erate within its own budget based $8 per member Thus $1 $8 1979 adult member dues increase will go magazine $8 very low subscription rate considerably less AMA members non-members less other maga zine comparable size quality meantime noted about $25000 magazine credits claimed AMA members 1975 offered refunds unfulfilled subscriptions part 76-77 surplus general funds thus magazine helped pro long time between previous new dues increase AMA Executive Council taking bold new dues action 79 looking renewal situation developed af ter 1973 dues increase extra funds available AMA made tremendous strides following five-year period particularly area public relations progress FCC FAA concerning model avi ation same situation repeats early 1980s can greatest period ofAMA pro gress yetthe basic theme behind Execu tive Councils action has develop strengthen AMA could rath er less continue growth past 10 years way goal 100000 members 1990 getting its current membership liability cover age effective first March 1978 through efforts AMA able save $53000 annual cost current coverage compared cost renewing coverage through previous insurance com pany Previously same company offered provide life insurance program mem bers no cost AMA program studied approved 1977 AMA Executive Council supplemental op tional benefit members Meantime AMA members have applied life insurance coverage have indicated AMA should have offered Thus appears plan has well-received enough members justify program short AMA mem bers have benefitted savings liabil ity accident/medical coverage have taken advantage life insurance op tion cost having incurred AMA Therefore life insurance program bonus benefit AMA membership costs borne choose participate CAMPING AND FAMILY DORMS AGAIN AT NATS 75 Nats families enjoyed unique facilities McNeese State University Lake Charles Louisiana took advantage special family suites groups couples families consisting just hus band wifesuch couple plus children couple plus other adults children special family suites include four small roomseach two single bedsplus sitting room utility room multiple-person bathroom including several sinks showers commodes family suite rate $8 per person 16 overno charge children under 16 example suite two adults two children under 16 rents total $16 per night suite being shared two couples rents $32 per night etc dormitories McNeese State University approximate ly four miles southwest Chennault Air Base reservations use dormitories must made through AMA either through advance entry mail Nats headquarters air base No priority system necessary ex cept families children will receive pre ference ample room other anticipated users dormitory space Advance reservation payment mail recom mended however refunds will made space used $5 key deposit will required refundable checkout individuals couples dorm rooms available $5 per person per night two room $8 per night room Camping Site tents trailers overnight motor home recreational vehicle parking whether camp site other au thorized parking area $10 charge per site covers complete Nats per iod number persons camp ing party will no refund unused days camping fee must paid advance upon arrival no electrical power individual campsites camp area cludes portable toilets No priority system campsites available Additional camping available door site Burton Coliseum about five miles south Chennault Air Basewhere Nats events will held cost will $5 per night payable AMA electrical water hookups available no sewage dumping facilities Trailer camper parking shade tents also will possible Indoor site Restrooms also available motel other camping information write AMA HQ check appropriate box entry form Entry forms mailed prior June 1 76 77 Nats contestants dead line advance mail entry postmark date July 3rd dont have entry form June 15 assuming want please advise AMA l-IQ immediately deadline will missedlate entry expensive TIlE RISING COST OF INSURANCE Up until few years ago cost AMA providing liability protection AMA mem bers relatively low averaging about SOc per member recently cost has creased major jumps actually triple 1978 annual totals recent years 197451900 members 197553900 197662500 197766600 1978 est71000 $ 24800 24800 37210 46000 156000 Note These figures include cost AMAs supplementary accident coverage originallyand stillcosts 25c per mem ber should also noted 1978 cost Continued page 61 58 Model Aviation 4id24 7 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 4 * * * 44 * 4 - * ** 4*4 * ** *** *44* * *4* ** * ** ** *4*4*4 *44* ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** *4 President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMSNS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 JOIN CLUB TO IMPROVE Toledo new AMA member confided since joining club learning aerodynamics much faster said still couldnt fly worth damn least now knew HOW AMA PRESIDENT SPENDS HIS TIME WELL CERTAINLY NOT BUILDING MODEL PLANES AMA members have consuming desire gain title AMA President would well study photo top column photo taken employee entered door hobby shop Monday morning mail about 70 80 pieces mail handle about 80% being AMA mail am obliged open read handle contents will also obligated respond much often entire mornings work simply open read mail AND THIS HAPPENS EVERY DAY AMA President does get paid nor does have staff aid him AMA desk dining room table home must cleared off least twice day Filing nightmare top still must earn living Are SURE want AMA President? WHATS IN NAMEACADEMY Ever wonder just call ourselves group THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERO NAUTICS Since have around since baby days AMA have long tried find simple statement have banded together Also willing eager pay dues privilege joining hands lap dictionary feel sums up pretty well reads ACADEMY LEARNED SOCIETY FORMED FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF ARTS OR SCIENCES original intent object organizers AMA reason unique name chosen course AMA became additional things services enthusiasts joined broader needs developed Are serving original purpose name ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS demanded ABSOLUTELY proof success advancing SCIENCE aeronautics very evident progress first hand-thrown glider todays sophisticated powered remotely controlled aircraft models have become extension minds having put bodies inside flying device dare think have developed model aeronautics ART gaze upon superb workmanship skill create beauty some sophisticated scale min iatures peoplecarrying large aircraft background Please assured AMA living up handsome manner intent hope AMAs founding fathers have gone far beyond fondest dreams conceived fascinating progressive path us follow AND WE CAN LOOK WITH GREAT PRIDE IN HOW WE ARE RAISING THEIR CHILD hope proud belonging ACADEMY am having chosen its primary officer DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE? According very learned dictionary person member academy Academy Model Aeronautics instance known ACADEMICIAN Now pretty profound should sure give pride boost Now know what am just wish could pronounce it! Hello fellow academicians Howzat sound Eh AND LEST WE THINK WERE PRETTY BIG brag lot being LARGEST SPORTING AVIATION ORGANIZATION IN THE WORLD well over 70000 members WE ARE HOWEVER much larger sporting organization nonaviation AMA NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION membership several times large leaves opening make profound state ment NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCI ATION loaded HOW ABOUT FLYING SITES! midwestern newspaper Ill spare citys name tongue-in-cheek columnist said Youll have excuse chug-holed streets city saving its money build tennis courts APOLOGY TO BUD NOSEN Last month column reported state ment BUD NOSEN relative trend toward so-called giant scale models Nosen manufactures very popular line biggies conversations Bud expressed concern however about use engines over 60 cu displacement Nosens models engineered flown successfully 60 magazine came out extra word slipped quote Bud saying con cerned about bigger engines error Bud concerned should until problem has better studied PERFECTLY NATURAL NAME Some time back top-ranked modeler flying us Chinese origin habit helping other name planes picked clever name fellows new masterpiece never guts enough suggest him name ASIAN FLU BE SELFISH ABOUT YOUR MODELING SAFETY IS SOMETHING THAT YOU OWE YOURSELF INDY 500 DRIVER BUILDS MODELS What does professional race car driver relaxation As write Indianapolis 500 auto race going full speed Hawaiian driver DANNY ONGA IS lead race until engine failed after 145 laps Danny interviewed camera asked Danny what youre racing Danny Ongais prompt answer what everyone else does swim BUILD MODEL AIRPLANES Now isnt what everyone does racing? Ask Danny IM FROM INDY YA KNOW calling attention above profound statement race car driver Danny Ongais thought time confess keep promoting heck out Texas born spent first 25 years life Indianapolis have avid Indy 500 fan since August1978 59 An employee snaps picture AMA President Johnny Clemens bringing usual huge stack Monday morning mail post office Note 38-year-old Curtiss Flying Boat folks took race age 5 hid den under laprobe floor back seat folks Model Ford first job Speedway painting Men Women little white build ings infield mortified such degrading job lettering outhouses! Until boss convinced important assignment Speedway said Therell about 250000 people weekend what didnt know little building go John ny efforts might stop 250000 person riot little lesson boss taught about painting outhouses has paid off rest life simply pointed out menial job should done best know because dont know might guided aided work Indy 500 roots go much deeper grandfather Dads father drove very first 500 relief driver Frank Fox Pope-Hartford racer finished race another relief driver race may have heard name well known aviation circles Eddie Rickenbacker Both relief drivers names may found listed sta tistics 1911 500 page 119 book Indianapolis 500 produced Lyle Engel editors Auto Racing Maga zine Rickenbacker VIP guest airshow MCd later mentioned important felt aeromodeling total picture of aviation small world taught fly ancient Cub H Wier Cook ace Rickenbackers 94th Aero Pursuit Squadron during World War Indianapo lis Municipal Airport named after Cook air school SALUTE TO WONDERFUL COUPLE cover June 1978 issue Model Airplane News magazine featured CARL BETH GOLDBERG ROY CLARK bringing together best two worlds aeromodeling country music entertaining occasion salute Carls 50th year anniversary model aviation saw picture smiled big grin because no nicer couple modeling world Goldbergs hope Roy Clark enjoyed flying model planes Walt Schroder Bill Bennetts Tournament Champions much enjoy him entertainer Please note Carl Goldberg just cant get away modeling MAN cover still showing interest RC Roy Clark! THIS APPROACH IS COMPLETELY WRONG! Much can accomplished individu al AMA member has valid cause constructive purpose member needs simply plead case proper manner machinery has set up PER THE AMA BY-LAWS will see matter gets full proper attention thing triggered letter appointed AMA Associate Vice Pres ident letter almost unbelievable AMA officer its lack homework proper procedure letter primarily regard AMA insurance matters let ter predicated another enclosed letter another AMA member insur ance agent insurance agents letter regard group life insurance policy recent ly offered AMA members letter has val id basis submitted AMA Asso ciate VP would have better sent members District Vice President point Associate VP wrote highly indig nant accusive two-page letter addressed Executive Council copies sent model magazine pi3lishers things wrong approach first two-page tirade about Group Life Insurance insurance agent AMA member written letter about about AMAs individual member lia bility insurance flying second error trying generate outside pressure very organization appointed serve accepted appointment should have accepted responsibility follow AMAs by-laws help Execu tive Council make decisions Executive Council Academy Model Aeronautics has elected BY YOU THE MEMBER SHIP will make decisions policy per by-laws Executive Council AMA highly intelligent group 15 per sons information EXCEL LENT TRACK RECORD RC BOMBERS AT NEW TOKYO AIRPORT An item PAUL HARVEYS broadcast May 16th started out like JOHNNY CLEMENS RC MODELERS. HEAR THIS letin went say local radicals opposed new airport TOKYO JAPAN have vowed prevent new airport functioning Paul calling attention rad icals trying use radio controlled model airplanes CARRYING HOMEMADE BOMBS damage airport Countermeasures used Japanese government setting up 18 powerful radios nine frequencies jam RC transmission Since Mr Harvey enthusiastic RC fli er himself AMA No 52197 made per sonal observation jamming going bombers might easily bomb selves! Right now Paul Harvey much same boat jammed-full sched ules negate pursuit model building flying passions well remember two Christmases ago Paul told going have sit down Angel Mrs Harvey figure out ways means trimming heavy schedule Since time has TRIPLED burden personal ap pearances see Paul run same kind fuel nervous energy both feel some little bit good can old world gotta feature Pauls broadcasts known Rest Story Someday would like turn tables Paul tell rest story Pauls help encour agement thought terminally ill about five years ago fortunate enough hear broadcasts listen ing great American great guy re spected fellow member Academy Model Aeronautics AND BY THE WAY think inflation has strangle hold billfold Paul Harvey mentioned mornings broadcast hotel room new Tokyo Airport costs $100 cab ride airport Tokyo $53 have no yen go prices JEWEL OF PHILOSOPHY hope youve noticed very few old damn fools RC SAILPLANE SYMPOSIUM IN ITALY mail just brought announcement SYMPOSIUM ON DESIGN OF R/C SAILPLANES Aero-Club Vergiate Italy October 1st 1978 program follows 0900 hrs-Opening Introduction 1300Lunch Vergiate Aerodrome Restau rant 1430-Questions answers open dis cussion 1 730-Closing Fee 15000 Lire Papers invited RC glider en thusiasts over world Papers English French German Italian papers will translated English bound book free distribution authors symposium participants sale others Title brief outline paper must submitted organ izers July 31st copy complete paper drawings other attachments must hands organizers before opening Symposium Interested people should contact Mr FRANCO PIANTANIDA Via Alberta da Somma 42 21019 SOMMA LOMBARDO Varese ITALY Papers have already announced Belgium England Italy Since ACADEMY Model Aeronau tics interprets mean LEARNED SOCI ETY FORMED FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF ARTS OR SCIENCES about learned US glider guiders participating Symposium! POPULAR RECIPE FROM POPLAR BLUFF always pleasant see ladies volve themselves husbands hobby lives SEMO-FLIER newsletter FREELANCER RCCLUB PoplarBluff MO editor Bobby Baker includes column wives Club president ROBERT STAG NERs wife CAROLYN wrote charming col umn told gettinga recipe book must have written wino said recipe called some kind wine said prepared dish crockpot called two pounds chick en carrots onion celeryand spices stewed white wine Carolyn reports delicious THE HAPPIEST CHICKEN ever eaten! Perhaps Carolyn would share recipe HAPPY CHICKEN you dropped note Stagners live 1838 Seifert Dr Poplar Bluff MO 63901 other clubs might want exchange newsletters Freelancers RC Club too WISE AND FRIENDLY GESTURE STEVE TISCHLER secretary editor BARNSTORMERS Portland OR May issue Barnstormer News item smacking friendliness pride read Barnstormer name tags will ready new members next meeting proud club Wear name tag ever fly GREAT IDEA New friends mean still fun PROFOUND BIT OF PHILOSOPHY OUR FUTURE IS SHAPED BY OUR PAST Since obvious seems would wise us very careful what past ******all now****** 60 Model Aviation INSURANCE COSTS Cont pg 59 same company provided liability coverage 1977 offered renew 1978 includes first two months 1977 rate increase over $150000 Fortunately AMA able obtain coverage anoth er company about $50000 less assuming about 70000 members 78 Its too early know what 1979 costs will could easily go higher lot previous policy terminated end February full year 1978 rate would $177500 71000 x $250 minimum amount AMA will probably have pay 1979 depends claim record 78 its minor may able hold price line can expect pay Its sel lers markettheres little choice almost no alternatives best can mini mize claims means atten tion safety neededmore ever foreto help avoid further cost increases ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS FINANCIAL STATEMENT YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31 1977 INCOME AND EXPENSE Actual 1977 Budget 1978 EXPENSE Actual 1977 Memberships JrISr @ $3 I/S @ $5-77/$6-78 Jr/Sr @ $10 Open Family @ $10 Op $12-77/$13-78 Open @ $17 Booster @ $5 Less Partial Credit Number 8618 $ 588 2041 915 22867 31435 136 Total Memberships66600 Life Membership Club Insurance Sanction Insurance Sanctions FAI Stamps M/A Adv & Dir Sales Supply Sales-Net Film Rental Miscellaneous Contributions Interest Income Amount Number 2585400 6693 $ 295000 243 2041000 1968 915000 1540 27440400 14112 53439500 46474 80600136 822500 $85974400 71166 235000 3509545 132550 463150 81 8500 10211826 795180 115900 189266 35563 2583681 Amount 2007900 145800 1968000 1540000 18345600 79005800 80600 800000 $102293700 60000 3720000 150000 463800 850000 10570000 800000 120000 200000 30000 2600000 Total Income$105064561$121857500 Special Projects Transferred Surplus 1977 Nats Loss2434909 1977 RCWC Loss1922873 1977 RCWCTV Prog Exp 4471 Total8687564 *Actual FAI expenses charged against Program Fund 1977 $1928376 Salaries$35289281 Annuity 1241286 Taxes 2356844 Subtotal Rent Telephones Postage Membership Processing Membership Ins $150 Rule Books M/A & Reprints direct costs FAI 62126 xSOc NAA Div Fee md NAR credit Public Relations Awards & Promotions Scholarship Program-net Film Projects Film Library Officer Service Staff Travel Office Supp Stanery Eq Maint Printing Supplies Insurance General Depreciation Legal & Audit Consulting Fees Bad Debts 38887411 2340806 1311200. 3128919 5923297 7007900 770800 27171100 2760850* 2730825 2160340.. 141230 - 87800 2442748 605197 4288523 905532 2454937 729930 875884 832081 857 $ 41970900 1809500 2772100 46552500 2745200 1320000 3200000 6200000 15594600 1 300000 32320000 3106300 3106300 2000000 150000 200000 2200000 320000 4400000 1000000 2720000 830000 1140000 980000 1450000 150000 Total Operation Expense $108819872 32984900 Excess Operating Expense Over Income3755311 27400 BALANCE SHEET Assets Current Assets Cash Checking Accounts$21566109 Petty Cash10362 Cash Savings Accounts48789356 Accounts Receivable owed us Misc Accounts Receivable Advances-Employees Nats Sponsor Pledges-i 977 M/A Advertising Receivables Program Advertising Deferred Charges M/A Future Issue Costs Prepaid Insurance Resale Supplies Inventory Printing & Duplicating Supplies Membership Supplies Other Fixed Assets Furniture & Equipment Less Reserve Depreciation 352059 780246 54000 1332925 17500. 1176382 477967 1440616 187232 4036620 22308 7335778 3379759 Total Assets$84199701 60164775 2474650 84624 148800 174267 1479923 5300 338233 280315 109700 596642 23000 122681 20000 4215959 Liabilities & Net Worth Current Liabilities owe Accounts Payable 5349991 Employees Escrow & Annuity - 5855733 $70365827Deferred Income Membership Dues 1978 Club Charters FAI Stamps etc. ________ 62639425 Funds Scale Team Control Line Indoor Team Program 2536730 FF Team Program RC Soaring Team Program RC Aerobatics Team Program Scholarship Fund Howard McEntee Fund AMA Property Fund Eight-Ball Fund Liberty Bell Air Show Team Program 7341125 AMA-FAI Fund surplus Surplus Balance 1-1-77 adjusted20176148 Net Loss/12 mos-gen 3755311 3956019Nats 2434909 1977 RCWC net loss 2497344 8687564 Total Net Worthjjj54 Total Liabilities & Net Worth$84199701 August 1978 61 INCOME Budget 1978 Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ant DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Asnoine Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeor 405 Mart Street Nahoa NH 03060 Rayeond Giboolear 39 Hh Street Old Toson M 04468 Charles f-f Learoyd PO Boo 425 West Gronoc MA 01472 Al Nocosnik 4 Oeurrly Place NoraIk CT 06860 Georte Parker 7 Paul Dr. Lee MA 01239 A Mike Schindler 5 8014cc Once Leclyard CT 06339 Willian Wilbur 6 La,rel Ace Krsery ME 03904 Yet another Council Meeting has taken place youll reading about proposed dues increase have long time general feeling should cover financial needs within anti cipated membership increases raise dues enough keep us solvent another three four years surplus HAD has gone thataway almost really cant get deficit spending Louie Pascucci has written ask special plug fun-fly Helicopters July 15th 16th Saturday symposium factory reps including Ernie Huber Ron Barker Bob Fish will make flight demonstrations Any helicopter aspirant needs assistance kind will much welcomed symposium no charge Saturday evening buffet also free movies will provided site OMally School Glocester MA Sunday will hoverirg event type contest three classes will prizes trophies 1-2-3 places Novice Intermediate Expert $5 entry fee will charged further details write Louie Pascucci 16 Witham St Glocester MA phone him 617 283-1408 would like have requests like well ad vance display booth getting great deal use now scheduled late August need please call early about three months ahead need much imagetype display keep public thinking about model aviation No times mentioned Heli meet would expect starting both days AM about 9 oclock New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Districg II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BoysideNY 11381 Ansocinte Viee-Presidentn Pete Biandrini 2605 Broadmay Yonkers NY 10705 Dauld Fitield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12065 John Gnigy 6387 Badger Dc. Lockyort NY 14094 Cliff Montylaisir 17 Rotary Dr. Summit NJ 07001 Jack Sannarco 2062 Emerson Ace. Union NJ 07083 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies USAF/EUROPE Box 4067 APO Neee York 09000 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS heartening observe District Meeting concept long last catching other parts country started OURS District II three years ago WRAMS Show past two years have held TWO such meetings per year ie WRAMS Jamboree White Plains New York other SYMPOSIUM CENTRAL NEW YORK MODEL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION Syracuse plan hold still others two annually New Jersey Such gatherings serve useful purposes purposely try skip formalities instead plunge right forthright rap-session members course recognize numerous problems us AMA members faced strive active ly find practical workable solutions such Free sincere discussion order day meetings cli mate mutual understanding good fel lowship prevails throughout feel world would nowhere folks dreamed fancied impossible dream say fan cied because things SEEM im possible accomplishment way dreams highly respected freely discussed meetings sound workable ideas result meetings should run beyond allotted time period because wish hear MUCH MANY can Only listening learn LEARN MUST about hopes aspirations problems feelings members properly represented MY job take seriously outset of meetings distribute several items such questionnaire soliciting suggestions im provement AMA both local general levels statement goals strongly believe shall obliged reach order realize better AMA us current list District II officials com plete titles addresses telephone numbers connection item last mentioned am pleased note Henry Goedkoop capable editor fine newsletter MONMOUTH MODEL AIR PLANE CLUB cited admiration award know Corner column July issue magazine re-printing list officials dis tributed White Planes District II Meet ing February year too admire Henry having cooperated us regard Cake belated opportunity thank him MAD AT TETERBORO wish compliment Bill McClure HACKENSACK VALLEY FLYERS president achieving another FIRST hope certainly beginning long series having put super-super model air show Teterboro Airport New Jersey April 16 1978 Recognition also due GARDEN STATE CIRCLE BURN ERS other groups individuals contributed toward great event Featured show day-long demonstrations RC Control Line model aircraft well remotely-controlled boats competition standpoint events WW Post WW WW 2 Pat tern Biplane Helicopters Stand-Off Scale RC Boats RC Cars Demonstration flights controlled model aircraft made 11 am 1 pm 3 pm Attendance put over 5000 thrilled individuals 10 am display hangar jammed great models various unique de signs As Bill points out made profit gave almost $1000 prize money met costs important 98% came public directly associated hobby made Suburban Pan Am Bendix happy public relations end invited us back next year promised hangar room ramp space other facilities thanks Bill associates great contribution furtherance model aviation District II everywhere because like stone thrown surface water ripples spread out far beyond point im pact certainly regret having able attend show prevented doing virtue Executive Council Meeting Long Beach CA frustrations being AMA VP can place given time means forced pass up meetings contests other events try cover ground well possibly can certain limitations therefore havent visited club lately please bear shall best make am able PORTABLE DISPLAY BOOTH OF DISTRICT II tabletop display booth has certainly making rounds District II has proven very effective means getting modeling messages across public Frank Costello ROXBURY AREA MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB has very kindly volunteered serve coordinator portable booth district require shows etc please communicate directly Frank ad dress 27 Kearney Street Dover NJ 07801 telephone 201-361-1809 As date booth possession Joe Friend Freehold NJ used very successfully recent mall show club MONMOUTH MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB actively participated RHINEBECK CLASSIC197B VERSION MID-HUDSON RCSOCIETYisanoth er District II group duly proud does club contribute mightily advancement model avia tion through very popular WORLD WAR JAMBOREE held fall Rhinebeck NY now Rhinebeck Classics June 24 25 year represents another major step forward same direction very popular well-run meets successful great measure through capable efforts CD Vance Sutton Rhinebeck Clas sics embrace categories aircraft 1919 1937 era such events Barn storming Time Trials according special Rhinebeck Rules site old Rhinebeck Aerodrome just outside Rhinebeck NY operated Cole Palen also very good friend model aviation hope could make Rhinebeck Classic too will able make 1978 WW Jamboree Septem ber Consult Contest Calendar mag 62 Model Aviation azine concerning exact date soon information shall have published doing will assure yourself fam ily two terrific weekends very beautiful part country GEAR UP AND LOCKEDIII Ohm sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahn Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vce-Pnenidents Joe Eiben 5192 Edenhorst Lynharsl OH 44124 Francis Floharty 504 21st Sr. VennaWV 26101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadowbrook Sr Dad PA 19087 Edward Wisser 1521 Sarrrms Sr McKeesporn PA 15131 Hey District llIers report month overdue since either mailed too late mail ran slow something Well anyhow Council Meeting held Long Beach CA Conveniently MAC Show just next door Convention Center Long Beach stayed Council Meet ing board Queen Mary teresting experience itself No expen sive other motel accommodations quite different As usual met day cut little shorter usual fatigue factor took its toll important items covered concern modelers decision dues increase absolutely inevit able due inflation much increased surance costs also have holding line six years has eaten cash reserve would have strictly red next year dues increase formula finally approved after much discus sion $25 Open includes magazine $17 family option additional Open member $750 Seniors $5 Juniors still represents great bargain considering very excellent magazine insurance coverage large number other items cov ered wont discuss except proposed merger Lower Michigan out District VII District Ill No action taken affected VPs instructed pulse districts get further feedback resolution issue next Council Meeting Essentially guys gals Lower Michigan want join District III cause strong ties III particularly regard competition matters both RC CL So chance voice opinion Well find out reads col umn What thinknegative positive Ill vote next Council Meeting ba sis response Please address thoughts home address 1101 E Rahn Rd Dayton OH 45429 Some items will coming up next Council Meeting include BIG air planes appearing greater numbers What think about Are greater hazard should regulated would place limits Received note Jim Gaffrey about formation new Soaring Club N Ridgeville Ohio may contacted 6007 Cornell Blvd N RidgevilleOhio 44039 seems Northern Ohio Soaring Society now has about 19 members fly Park Board property nice thing about ar rangement Park Board happy have mow area letter Tom Markland flies guys Cincinnati inquires about AMA selling insurance think refer ring recent group insurance proposal offered outside insurer like other group insurance plan definitely being sold AMA Looks like bargain Also information try swer mail sometimes letter may slip through crack dont discouraged Let assure others easy task catering need and/or gripe modeler Theres profound truth Ive learned since taking non-salary job that AMA certainly perfect can bet tries damn hard serve majority modeler needs best way possible received report Associate VP Joe Eiben years National Model Plane Show held Cleveland area Joe reports entry categories almost 600 largest ever As matter interest over Delaware rict Columbia land h Carolina IVVirninia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Loaham MD 20801 Aveociate Vinn-Presidennn Chariot Foreman 609 Pnhite Rd. Mechanicroille VA 23111 V Sill Helms 800 Tynola Road Charlotte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wiltrrinnton DC 19809 John Preston 7012 Elora Coars Falls Charch VA 22042 Rassell Sanduslsy 1122 Plaza Circle Joppa MD 21085 Paul Yacobacci 6408 Winthrop Dr. Fayerreaille NC 28301 Council reviewed several hours unsettling financial data 1976 1977 1978 1979 escalation felt seriously lifestyles has course affected whole Academy operation rising costs commodity service marketplace overall disinte gration values used 10 years ago judicial system hascaused insurance picture jump out focus completely off-screen old news Youve heard much sensibilities jaded Read news magazines sides lives seem closing us President brother famous beerdrinker asks unions hold line wage increases jawbones industry hold line price increases federal budget goes up beyond dreams men just generation gone numbers Im mak ing money Ive ever made Im cutting costs way possible cant keep up rising tide increases Sales tax goes up broadened cut deeply Newspapers talk about costof-living increases terms two perhaps five percent changes see look like 30 40% Council session voted increase dues could pin down precisepast four years total entries have 556 506 585 594 Joes figures show decline total number grade school entries well Control Line As expected total Radio entries over four years has about doubled Free Flight Con trol Line entries have decreased Joes report listed 190 winners Out almost 200 awards offered show offers something strong its appeal young sters Joe Cohorts congratu lated magnificent effort just hope business doesnt interfere again can make show next year Incidently have appreciated council advice have gotten several occa sions year four Associate VPs would like remind folks out holding shows various kinds VP has AMA display available shows Just let know needs dis play moment middle three stops PA will close report bit bad news Jim Slater RC Contest Coordinator District III has contracted partial paraly sis resulting bout virus Mount Carmel Hospital Columbus OH Im sure would appreciate card note modeling friends ly amount would job What can about five-year planning cannot guess what next six months will Experts seem agree financial magazines will keep going bad until goes worse cant agree timing severity thing seems certain charged responsibility future planning rather large organization must opt security growth same time keep up must grow change create new ways solve problems must keep financial security allow us options change cannot suggest way us voter median mass bill-payers work solve worlds biggest problem So insidious inroads have made day-to-day pocketbooks personal free doms seems no way back plus side Academy ganization efficient growing efficient month new systems energies used Planning new er ways serve members reaching modelers has never ably done dedicated people doing now ever before get whole act straight Council has no desire count good must concern itself im provement guys out faced prob lems may specifically different generally similar Youve made decisions maybe some working see something organization dont just cri tique suggest solutions pot can use some stirring dialogue developing least District IV concerning Pattern Scale judging situation reported last month group forming hopes organizing judging situation Just received groups formal proposal plans reprinted below received cppy Scale August1978 63 judges reaction proposal Ill clude edification pen reactions send either Howard Crispin Jr John Preston myself Ad dresses below Academy Model Aeronautics District IV Proposal Judges Howard Crispin Jr 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottsville VA 22901 Due lack working national judg ing organization responsive regional needs following proposal being circulated Clubs within AMA District IV involved Pattern Scale Sport biplane competition especially asked give proposal con sideration response may ultimate answer should provide means working towards goal fair know ledgeable competent judging 1 Create regional organization initially AMA District IV will provide basis scheduling coordinating judges accor dance contest schedule within AMA District IV successful would worth expand other AMA Districts en courage districts form own judging groups respect item three con sideration should given least com munication between AMA Districts 2 Organize such manner utilize judges equitable basis Provide adequate coverage overworking few individu als during competition season 3 Provide means training personnel high levels competence skill require ment would provide judges familiar Pattern Scale Sport biplane rules aircraft characteristics flight capabilities requires periodic seminars areas district well entire district would desirable utilize Model Aviation forum discussion other needs organization can no doubt ar ranged seminars should set up pro vide discussion demonstrations practice sessions 4 Encourage contest directors fliers clubs recognize effort judges encourage capable people become judges several aspects considered am sure have contests much thank extended judges end two three hard days work small part encouragement aspect greatest need people capable willing encourage USPJA functional suggested following action taken Response quite good locally approval endorse ment forthcoming USPJA time suggested competition club recruit two people know ledgeable willing work judges people would subsidized club some mannerpayment AMA dues club dues portion thereof return two individuals would have certain commitments club Districts coordinator District would assign people minimum two meets yearone would club-sanctioned competition other away away would scheduled near individuals home base possible would occasional trips some greater distances should contest requirements requiring substan tial number judges days high transportation costs would desirable provide some reimbursement judges away home An adequate judging staff could formed manner Judges would expected attend occasional scheduled sem inars proposal would require co operation concerned would desirable have some plans finalized order have formal endorsement District IV meeting August does provide full usage 1978 hope fully start can made 1978 District IV organization will fully function al 1979 Response John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Dear Howard response Proposal Judges discussed April meeting RCCVA now circulating known competition clubs District IV have following comments 1 I am strongly favor regional organi zation improve both availability quality judges past experiences USPJA appears so-called national organization responsive needs its members District IV 2 I believe practical ex pect single group judges become skilled judging Pattern Scale Sport bi plane events say because feel majority Scale enthusiasts myself includ ed prospective judges might expected appear have sufficient terest Pattern flying want judge event also same may also apply Pat tern fliers regard judging Scale contest contest both Pattern Scale events perhaps Sport biplane scheduled necessary have different judges event order give ac tive judges break duties should add past experiences judging confined Pattern Scale cannot fer constructive comments Sport biplane event 3 I believe idea recruiting two people competition club good expect travel other clubs have no affiliation act judges will met much en thusiasm have already asked such vol unteers NVRC response overwhelming its absence As alter native would suggest representative competition category should re cruited club planning AMA com petition event people would encour aged attend training sessions etc would responsible training judges own club turn would judge clubs contests other words club judging reps would ensure judging standards contests held clubs con form standards established Dis trict IV organization would willing volunteer services act Scale judging repre sentative either orboth clubs DCRC NVRC am member 4 Some effort should made tie District IV judging organization USPJA feel necessary order maintain uniform national standards judging various events USPJA does respond effort least tried Hope comments some use Howard Sincerely John D Preston Alabama ida gia issippi to Rica V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeilI District V Vice-Presideot 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham Al 35205 Associate Vice-Pridento John Bryson 400 Council Cr P0 Boa 1355 Tupelo MS 38801 Richard E Jackson 107 White Blod Scvveroillr SC 29483 chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Colavbus GA 31904 Arvhcr Johnson 932 Bnyri Dr. Deiray Beach FL 33444 Jim Larhin 3252 Monte dOre Once Hoover AL 35216 Luis Rodi9vez C-tO 5th St Bet. Villa Rica Bavamon Puerto Rico 00619 John Workman 5321 Over-ton Road Nashville TN 37220 Have noticed much bigger model planes getting isa 29 pound 10 foot CessISW 15-year-old Todd Baker poses re cently completed Sig Kadet plane flies beautifully Todd lives Helena AL constantly encouraged prompted understanding father Dr Henry Baker way twig bentthe tree grows Todd will top flier days pic ture taken Grayson Valley field 64 Model Aviation Al LflallToux secretary c rasco Model Pilots Odessa FL sent snap Mr Paul Flow two-engine cutie almost InIJILLUIC WdS eaen oig air snow tn Meriolan MS other day L-R jack Neal Harold Watson Hervey Woods posing after flying crowd Bham Aeromodelers Club way several important growing RC clubs Atlanta GA area doing unusu ally good job serving local modelers Mac Hodges newsletter editor lanta area Conley Flyers faithfully sends mn o newnietter month recent contest nere some winners Mike Powers 1st Scale Pop Curtis 1st Star Novice Bob Stewartlst Expert Jerry Bishop 3rd Novice Ray Creasy worst crash Pop Curtis well-known sport flier Georgia belongs several prominent clubs good friend Pop edged Mr Bob Ruther Nashville Quickie 500 took great delight doing Bob good friend also am staying Out Bob doesnt get beat very often folks nois S Indiana ucky oc, VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Aesociate Vice-President Ocord S Ahlberg 734 Acuda Rd. Valparaisg IN 46353 Roger Oeers 729 N 22nd Sn. Onincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stosely Lane Springfield IL 62704 Frank L Hoghes 709 NE 44th Sn. Kansas City MO 641 t6 Edmin Wynn PodI 1640 Meywich Dr. Leoleglon KY 40504 Robert C Stagner 1828 Sole, Or. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip SolInon 3021 Spring Volley Ct. Anderson IN 46011 contests fun flies have rained out blown out far spring Seems have beautiful weather during middle week least weather doesnt bother mall shows managed attend show Peoria IL sponsored Peoria RC Club Peoria Area Wyreflyers Control Line club About 100 models displayed half Control Line models happy meet modelers finally hope see Bob Overmier president Wyreflyers wrote short letter Seems having much fun flying Control Line some RC fliers watching may build some Ukie models Lake County Radio Control Club North Shore Model Boaters held first RC Model Exposition April 29 30 Lakehurst Shopping Center Waukegan IL About 125 airplanes boats cars shown show successful AMA-sanctioned event planned next year David Fulton Chairman sent letter press release about show Steve King sent information about Central Indiana RC Flyers Association Chal lenge restricted fun fly dianapolis area RC clubsand set July 30 trying build annual con test between clubs traveling trophy Sounds like fun have new club Illinois Lisle Aero already have flying site meet second Tuesday Lisle Park District fieldhouse Most members far RC modelers David Cosby Mineral Point MO sent letter some color photos some modelers down club Min eral Area RC Society fly Washington County Airport Potosi MO have 3000-foot runway anyone wants fly David Gary Griffith missed three weekends flying last winter need black white photos col umn sorry cant insert Daves color prints missed last Executive Council Meet ing due death family think first Ive missed about seven years what hear AMA dues have go up first estimated Inflation insur ance really hurting Iowa igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Anenae Muscatine IA 52761 Aesoniane VicePreeiden5g Iarne D Clerk PR 3 Cedar Rapids IA 62401 Frank Morrssry 14100 W Park Ace. New Berlin WI 63151 Tm Price 11287 Soar Sterlint Heights Ml 46078 Wer Robrog 4494 Tanylewood Trail Sr Joseph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Howard Wayne 1706 7th 55. NE Rochester MN 65901 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Rorralos Ml 48174 spent two days April Long Beach CA behalf District VII purpose visit attend Executive Council Meeting April 21 Upon return promptly wrote short report forwarded AVPs District VII AVP ball should have some formation already January meeting voted dues increase probably prematurely insurance costs carrier defined April meeting forced review also total budget AMA 1978 going faced very tough financial squeeze due primarily increased insurance costs 1978 unknown escal ation 1979 provide satisfactory finan cial situation passed dues increase 1979 follows $2500 Open members including magazine $750 Senior mem bers magazine $500 J u niors magazine present surance rate losing money Ju nior Senior member joins 1978 good explanation made Jim Scarboroughs column July issue MA also faced possibility will lose tax exempt status non-profit organization IRS confirms ruling will have increased costs required oper ate pay taxes IRS intends examine non-profit corporations due some problem Maryland involving improper tax exemp tions non-profit group AMA now ap pealing ruling outcome uncer tam Close behind us investigations will AMA AMA ride motorcy cles go doctors know mean complete statement reasoning hind dues increase issue please locate hope can understand Councils action April matter transferring lower Michigan District Ill brought up Council recommendation As result input received prior meeting did try make positive motion have sent questionnaire chartered clubs Michi gan asked input proposal presented AMRCC heard less half clubs Michigan could make positive comments meeting clubs respond can make proposal August meeting Nats Please respond havent already done Speaking Nats would like Lake Charles permanent Nats site peti tion present being circulated AMA chartered clubs Have seen about 1979 Nats Lincoln-Omaha area Contact Vince Mankowski District IX VP myself well very interested com ments Thanks newsletter editors clubs monthly news havent swered am avoiding neg lecting am just buried paperwork dont give up Ill try get note off soon send thoughts AVPs should because serve should doing job Keep informed dont get ac tion let know cant personal profile month because dont have pictures use Next month hope introduce another Dis trict VII team need good guideline flight instruction RC beginners Mil wau kee Flying Electrons newsletter Flypap er excellent April issue Geoff Styles editor 6061 N Bay Ridge Ave Whitefish Bay WI 53217 Ill bet would send copy asked Thanks clubs have sent club patch jacket still has few open spots want send election year President AMA time heard Nominations numbered districts President will made August Nominating Committee meet ing its up make decision head man See Nats Arkansas S Louisiana Menico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankensitip Wichita Falls TX 76308 Ansociare VicePresideons Boec Averill 9117 La Barrarree NE Albcrloerrloe NM 87111 Ned Borne, 523 N Lebanon Sciphor LA 70563 Frank Osborne 18 Mohace N Lintle Rock 72116 Bod Teeny Son 545 Richardson TX 75080 trend contests district up year made Cliff Cloud Climbers contest Benbrook August1978 65 good turnout Dallas RC Club Quickee 500 Mesquite 32 entered flew five fast rounds Pylon races Smith Claeys tied five first place heats Paul took best flight time Paul insisted check out well-used airplane says does have slick fly Quickie 500 Abilene also reported fine crowd flew Novice Pre Novice District VIII AMA tabletop display getting good workout need mall show demonstration whatever contact soon have date Sure dont want disappoint anyone use get back soon can next group can have reports get has getting good response bring ing new AMA club members Remem ber district has display its use hear working well districts Once again year plan district contests Cant make would like meet dont make city contest remem ber Ill LAKE CHARLES NATS get contest please come up introduce yourself have met before come re-introduce self Should go Nats want work events help would appreci ated Naturally event directors pre-selected workers timers count ers tabulators etc can offer services site 1978-79 rule book finally got printed mail should have yours now write HQ let know did get may late contest season will early 1979 Read rules event fly dot book indicates change So read over closely did get disturbing report CD dealt contestant classification rule book very explicit cannot lower classification first filling out required form must also signed district VP have signed yet have asked yet can go upward own can compete higher class cannot compete lower class Also acquire points automatically advance following year Novice Pre-Novice meant get people Pattern So dont scare new ones out event Dont underclass yourself poor sportsmanship could affect own contest So before going contest make sure know what flying what classes going Nats flying CL Stunt might want know Dallas Rounders putting pre-Nats Precision Aerobatics contest July 29-30 will using four PAMPA classes can get entry blank Dallas Round ers 2400 Lovell Dr Mesquite TX 75150 read report last Council Meeting big item change dues structure other items acted have gripe about what done dont sit stew Let hear about expect hear happy So dont hear take satisfied got preview look cover program RC Southwest Champion ships contest Labor Day weekend planning three-day contest Pattern Pylon Scale Helicopter Old Timers Soaring plans Free Flight Control Line contests well under way also format has changed since local clubs have taken over portion South western Chain pionships Coistado as aska h Dakota h Dakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Ymca Mankewski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue NE 68005 Annociate Vce-Prsidensa charles Orannon 2220 Muriposa Olod Casper WY 82601 Gerald Oeneav 6464 S Andes Plane Aarvra co 80016 Man Hansen 1900 Wocorsn SW Huron 5057360 Lornie Kroeber 1764 S 9th Fargo NO 58102 Oscar Olson Otti Maple Omaha NE 68104 Jim OReilly 4760 N Oattin Wichita KS 87220 Coordination majority districts problems stems same source Whether problem representation redistricting host similar issues basic issue contest coordinating numerous examples conflic ting contests situations two local groups competing fliers within outside district Colorado competes District X Arizona fliers Wichita ri vals Texas Oklahoma fliers Sioux City Des Moines bat heads Fargo Sioux Falls entrants Nebraska Muscatine IA vs Lincoln NE Springfield MO vs Oma ha NE etc etc list almost endless Everyone agrees problem What AMA going about answer actually what AMA going much going about AMA member District IX should first request demand neces sary licensed Contest Director club start coordinating first step can take simple Contest Director club should send now contest coordinators inexpen sive lOc postcard information card should include date traditional con tests years has held held type contest events scheduled ie RC Pattern CL Rac ing entrants normally come information will used co ordinators sanctioning contests 1979 will send traditional dates comes list neighboring district coordina tors before first year help pro tect contests planning make effort work neighbors help solve mutual problems Contest Directors should respond new coordinators have assured us will approve sanctions conflicts guar antee sanction approval next year initial action must begin now Send coordinator card CLIFF Coordinator Bill Bieda 411 Barker Building Omaha NE 68102 RC Coordinator Travis McGinnis 8027 West 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 group does have traditional date response coordinator should include what plans may have exam ple would like have Pattern meet sometime June contest coordinators have maps population figures clear overlays different categories weeks can help much help Another tip concerning sanction applica tions send application contest coordinator include stamped self-addressed post card coordinator will use card inform immediately contest has granted sanction alert problems may have aware including card will cut down time takes find out about contest make sure request re ceived first place Again cannot stress enough need send now appropriate coordinator formation necessary 1979 put off have waited until now con test season upon us problem present subject interest should highest initiate action Con test Directors should heard As final note groups neighboring Dis trict IX would also like kind infor mation encouraged send District IX co ordinators card FAt Combat Team Selection committee mem ber representing District IX Dave Hermit Jones 662 North Volutsia Wichita KS 67214 Comments questions regarding Combat TSC should sent Dave proud have him act behalf Congrat ulations best wishes Dave District IX hasavacancyonthe Free Flight Contest Board term office least two-year rule cycle 1978-79 names nominations volunteers should sent right away Remember Fargo Denver October district meetings well plan ning stages now going great See Coordination column unusually short things want say will doing hope emphasize need Contest Directors clubs send cards contest dates right now Arzooa uroa ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboroui District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redosds Beach CA 90278 Anooiaoa Vice-Presidentu Robe- Barnes 68-1090 Kono Mai Orion Aiea HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ales Chisolm 1100 West Sham Fresno CA 93711 Ed Hagerlin 2761 N Campbell Acenue Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Betty Stream 3723 Svosnder Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Granqer William 181 Pamnee Street San Marco, CA 92069 recent April Council Meeting took place district pleasure have traipse across nation attend pleased district selected Spring meeting Only Council member unable attend honored presence Vic Powell Executive Director NAA Vic member Council pre sence added lot meeting Associate Vice Presidents Betty Stream also attended two guests District 66 Model Aviation X also present Bev Wisniewski District X FF Contest Board member Joe Norcross First order business sad shape budget brought unexpected ly high insurance rates recently approved $3 dues increase along proposed postal rate increase would barely keep AMA would enable reserve fund built up must remembered paying 1978 insurance rates 1972 dues base Consequently deficit 1978 will large will come directly out reserve line reasoning Council voted increase Open dues $25 year magazine included establish Senior dues $750 Junior rate $500 family rate will $1 700 magazine option Open has deleted Juniors Seniors will have option $8 per year gen eral feeling dues increase should substantial enough cover inflation hedge against another insurance rate increase avoidance another dues increase few years Council Meeting held Long Beach day before MACS trade show opened AMA booth well staffed District X volunteers AMA staff allowed sell patches pins etc allowed sell member ships Im pleased report quite few sold following weekend saw first annu al IMS take place Los Angeles Conven tion Center Once again AMA booth staff stayed over week between shows time allowed sell pins etc Once again Betty Stream daugh ter Suzi Bev Wisniewski daughter-inlaw worked both weekend days show thanks An item might interest District X clubs looking flying site recently caught eye Ive sent newspaper clipping John Worth pertained new California state law holds property owners blame less injuries incurred others using property recreational purposes factor plus AMAs insurance should powerful lever obtaining permission fly private property recently attended meeting San Gabriel Valley Radio Control League meeting conducted President Ed Paige showed film Marvelous Minia tures well received Contact d like attend club meetings have news recently formed RC Sail plane club Bakersfield area name quite mouthfulSouthern San Joaquin Soaring Society have newsletter flying site have flying site theyre work securing second further information contact Bill Ruther ford 3412 Madrid Bakersfield 93301 Northern California AVP Glenn Carter comes following words another club IMAC Everyone model aviation has favorite area interest active Mine RC realistic aerobatic program offered IMACInternational Miniature Aerobatic Club adaptation full-scale IAC Sport Aerobatics flown world wide Originally conceived 1973 Sport Scale biplanes IMAC now offers levels competition biplanes monoplanes designed Aresti aerobatics Dozens IMAC events scheduled year Tournament Champions Las Vegas will use similar format Inter national Champion unlimited class fliers show worth seeing Membership $500 annually information write District X AVP Glenn Carter THE RMALS Alaska o 0 Moetarq en ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Ansociate Voe-Pesident Al Colon, 1607 S oon Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Rn 1 Ron 48 Boadnie MT 59015 Clarence C HaoIrn Ri 5 Ron 18 Coeor dAlene ID 83814 Ed McColloonh 535 E 81 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Reojo 26608 Dover Coin Kent WA 98031 Don zipoy 21418 NE Main Street Redmond WA 98052 number very good flight training programs district good because assist beginner get off right foot well assure help comes someone qualified interested will reserve fora later column plaudits due instructors assist make programs unsung heroes model aviation What will pre sent verbatim report Boeing Hawks program Dave Katagiri architect current program report contains some formation may enhance program first scheduled training program gan May 4th good turnout train ees instructors added bonus good weather New trainees present cluding several will become members order participate program May 10th too wet fly last Wednesday May 17th beautiful day New ships field included Doug Millers Q-TEE Cessna flyingfamily Colleen Frank Snook Darrel Cheshire checked out flew club trainer prepared Larry Shaull Darrell will responsible use trainer trainees intend StageFlight Pattern 1a Oval & Reverse Oval b Figure 8 offset runway 2a Oval & Reverse Oval b Figure 8 offset runway 3Oval upwind leg over runway 4Landing pattern let down final go around 5Landing pattern complete landing 6Takeoff Altitude Ft 300-200 100 100 use trainer should bring some sport fuel BYOF Observations edge runway brings mind difficulty novices have concerning directional control reversal ships fly towards themselves couple ways avoid giving wrong command 1 Always point transmitter antenna direction model flight ship coming toward pilot model should observed over shoulder positioned attitude right left com mand can given confusion control reversal 2 pilot faces model flying ward himself directional commands come reversed Therefore observing model drops wing apply stick com mand direction low wing raise Dont try think right left projecting yourself cockpit air craft takes too much time critical phase learning final landing approach Most frequent first ap proach ends cartwheel maneuver end runway because novice pilot applies wrong directional command aggravates situation apply confusion control reversal situation point time instructor probably grabs transmitter drops excitement technique use during final approach landing point antenna direc tion flight No 1 above simply use directional control stick either push model away pull towards pilot other words forget about right left commands instructors reminded teach trainees good habits concerning functional checks before starting fly use flight pattern avoids tower pits Also instructors should organize flight trainee knows before takeoff what expected transmitter handed over Avoid random flight patterninstead main tain large oval figure eight retrace pass Its good practice approach worked out Dave pro gression should interest Thank Dave Boeing Hawks ma terial Objective Maintain constant altitude track Vary throttle necessary Maintain constant altitude track Vary throttle necessary Maintain constant altitude track Vary throttle necessary Align runway center 100-25 100-0 Climb 100 ft Similar 3 align runway medium throttle final go around Demonstrate ability make straight approach Safe landing After TO orbit enter pattern land 7Simple aerobatics loops Immelman Cuban 8 wing over etc Instructor student choice August1978 67 FLIGHT TRAINING TASKS JUNIO FLIGHT / ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 COMPLETE RESULTS AMA INDOOR POSTAL WINNERS Graham Davitt David Turgeon Joel West RUNNERS-UP Collin DiMago Ian Davitt Mike VanGorder Douglas Carter Hey gang heres whole listing entered heartily congratulate winners top runners-up thanks too go theadults sponsored flying timed sent results Fairwood Flyers Berea Ohio named contest Ceiling Hopper largest contingent fliers too group Great Britain made inter national contest did very nicely selves too taking half top places Rather expert designs flown HL Glider event placings apparently depending age experience Rubber Powered Stick event chosen de sign additional factor exper ienced modelers flying quality Easy Bs Novice Pennyplanes beginners course starting out basic AMA Cubs Contests place modelers get together enjoy thrill flight contestant tries better himself did before well compete other fellow models compared see improvements can made construction designin other words special place special world returned whenever possible ENTRY DEADLINE Entries AMA Outdoor FF Spring Early Bird Postal Contest must received Ed Whitten June 30th Dont late OFFICIAL RESULTS AMA January/February 1978 LING HOPPER Indoor Postal Contest Ages up through 16 unlimited number flights scores adjusted 35 feet 1 Graham Davitt 2 Collin Di liaio Ian Davitt Mike Van Gorder Ichiro Sugioka Joel West Jimmy Schmock Douglas Carter Pam Griffith Paul Dumke Julie Hancy Jon Ehgotz Charlene Avins Kris LBne Kenny Lesher Steve Spence Peter Anderson Paul Smith Mike Clem Vince Marce Steve 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7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 1 David Turgeon Joel West Graham Davitt Douglas Carter Kenny Lesher Jimmy Schmock Julie Hancy Kris Lane Charlene Avins Collin Di Maio Gary Hutchison Sue Kitts Steohenie Bade Steve Soence Rob Latham Jr Jon Ehgotz Cohn OBryan Mike Clafri Steve Dunn Greg Benepe Sean Sweeney Steve Schuff Peter Anderson San Diego Calif Simsbury Connecticut Leeds ENGLAND Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berca Ohio Arlington Texas Berea Ohio Los Angeles Calif Fife SCOTLAND Berea Ohio Berca Ohio Mansfield Texas Fort Worth Texas Berea Ohio Reno Nevada Dallas Texas Rena Nevada Fort Worth Texas Reno Nevada Berea Ohio Durham ENGLAND 240 291 197 172 180 177 169 175 200 167 170 154 138 140 134 120 119 110 124 100 91 226 292 196 167 180 175 166 170 190 165 160 153 135 135 115 105 107 90 96 90 111 x x 200 190 172 172 x 156 x 150 152 x x 123 x x x x x 80 x 466 583 514 397 362 360 352 335 345 390 415 332 330 307 273 275 249 225 226 200 220 190 202 224 35 35 23 23 23 23 214 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1978/08
Page Numbers: 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68
When last membership dues increase went effect 1973 AMA Execu tive Council promised hold line fu ture increases least five years prom ise kept during five years membership grew steadily healthy surplus funds developed fact beginning fifth year 1977 surplus grown just over $200000almost quarter million dollars Yet little over year later surplus cut almost half expected end 1978 surplus would gone story what happened past year half what behind headlines above AMAers will pay lot membership next year Several factors combined 1977 wave warning flag mid-yr say dues increase should considered Inflation alone increasing expenses general ex tent increased membership added costs outpacing increased come item particularmembership surancejumped annual cost about $53000 1976 $70000 1977 AMA Executive Council could see trend early 77 January year ap proved budget anticipated year-end deficit about $50000 Council wasnt too concerned ever since knew reserve surplus funds make up deficit also knew 1977 fifth year since last dues increase necessary increase could made 1978 get income back top expen ses So decision time came early August 77during Council meeting National Championships Californiathe K outlook reassuring no crisis ap parent However trend obvious concern ing income vs expenses Council dis cussed voted proposals dues creases several Council members noted strong mood among constituents dues increase should made long large surplus funds ex isted Executive Director cautioned against view noting surpluswhile seemed largeamounted about 20% current annual budget inflationary situation reserve ex cessive finally voted 1977 Nats meet ing would no dues increase 1978 moment decision seemed okay Unfortunately timing just bit too early way cause mid-August deadline finali zation materials annual membership renewal mailing follow shortly afterabout 70000 renewal packets prepared volume mail requires lead time about six weeks timing about month later different Council vote might have resulted early August too soon know financial report July RC World Championships Springfield OH would turn Out preliminary report indicated loss about $5000 definite bills still picture incom plete Similarly Nats mid-stride too soon know opera tion would turn out although apparent income would lower hoped both situations felt surplus would cover losses no spe cial action required year end picture dramatically different combined World Champs Nats losses developed worse ex pected totalling almost $50000 Thus Council met January consider 78 budget faced obvious ly deteriorating situation looking overall loss 1977 over $80000 prediction close same amount 78 Natsor other special event losses increased basic operating ex penses due inflation made outlook 78 no better 77 Council therefore voted 1979 dues increase provide $3 additional adult AMA member amount seemed safe enough allowing expected large jump membership insurance other costs once again timing unfortu nate true insurance cost 1978 yet available previous coverage due expire shortly insurance com pany yet provided cost figures re newal bid another company yet finalized So Council allowed almost $50000 budget insurance lone compared 77 cost about Model Aviation ended 1977 slightly black net income $70548 total income $38336026 cover total expenses $38265678 income included $281242 membershipsubscrip tions plus $9036126 advertising hob shop sales non-member subscriptions plans sales also $11757 allocation gen eral funds cover magazines provided out charge AMA officers free members mostly Contest Directors expenses cluded $271711 direct costs plus $11094378 allocated costs part HQ overhead apportioned magazine opera tion Thus again 1977 beginning magazine has continued pay itself drain general AMA income magazine staff consists five people salaries paid completely maga zine income addition magazine income covers cost part salaries some people other departments services par tially used magazine dollar per member beforea major increase turned out enough Within month after January Council meeting company providing 77 coverage asked $225000 78 coverage increase about $325 per member almost 400% Meanwhile bid alternate com pany came through $250 per member about $1 75000 year no other choices available latter cost prevailed though about $50000 lower other offer net effect increase 78 expense budget about $30000 increase plus others developed con cerning rent miscellaneous factors pro duced revised 78 budget deficit about $100000almost same amount remaining current surplus Thus Council met again late April year apparent dues increase voted just couple months previous inadequate no reserve fall back 79 needed sure dues income would enough cover expenses also felt necessary begin rebuild reserve especially since inflation showing no real signs abating insurance costs 79 might get worse mood therefore get back situation 73-76 periodmore enough funds cover costs assure August1978 57 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice- Presidents AMA EXECUTIVE COUNCIL EXPANDS MAGAZINE REPORT DUES INCREASE FOR 19 Operating Deficits 77 78 Evaporate Previous Surplus dues increase would hold 79 level just year So went beyond $22 adult rate magazine proposed voted $25 also voted increase dues rate Juniors Seniors Family membersit noted Juniors cost AMA $275 basic insurance costs alone $3 rate publication no longer feasible 1979 Junior will pay $5 basic dues Senior will pay $750 either wishes magazine cost will $8 additional Family members second adult AMA member family will pay $17 $25 less maga zine cost same time Council voted clude magazine automatically adult members except Family members noted currently available option con cerning magazine previously voted dropped 1980 new ac tion merely apply change year earlier consolidate dues change ac tions same year magazine decision noted based fact AMA members choice 78 paid maga zine separately economies would re sult elimination dual publication op erations AMA News Model Aviation increase magazine portion dues increase would minimized pointed out magazine operation paid its own way since its inception mid-75 AMAS NEW LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAM Some AMA members have questioned AMA has added life insurance basic membership liability protection coverage AMA incidentally involved insurance business AMA first membership service organization As such goal serve needs members best can As fundamental service AMA has provided members Comprehensive Gen eral Liability Protection years since 1942 addition AMA several years ago automatically included Accident/Medical cov erage members no extra charge li ability protection serves AMA member injures someone damages someones prop erty flying accident/medical pro gram pays medical bills member injured ability provide such pro tection allows Academy members fly confidence knowing pro tected against suit medical bills acci dent should occur collective bargaining power membership provides purchase strengththe dollars involved substantial Through strength numbers AMA able add surance service offering members theoppor tunity buy low cost term life insurance plan desire no obligation purchase coverageit simply avail able might want take ad vantage Most important AMA curs no expense nor receives profits plan expenses plan re sponsibility Albert H Wohlers & Company including materials addressing postage initial mailings promotional ex penses firm assisted AMA operated within its own budget currently based $7 per member 79 magazine will continue op erate within its own budget based $8 per member Thus $1 $8 1979 adult member dues increase will go magazine $8 very low subscription rate considerably less AMA members non-members less other maga zine comparable size quality meantime noted about $25000 magazine credits claimed AMA members 1975 offered refunds unfulfilled subscriptions part 76-77 surplus general funds thus magazine helped pro long time between previous new dues increase AMA Executive Council taking bold new dues action 79 looking renewal situation developed af ter 1973 dues increase extra funds available AMA made tremendous strides following five-year period particularly area public relations progress FCC FAA concerning model avi ation same situation repeats early 1980s can greatest period ofAMA pro gress yetthe basic theme behind Execu tive Councils action has develop strengthen AMA could rath er less continue growth past 10 years way goal 100000 members 1990 getting its current membership liability cover age effective first March 1978 through efforts AMA able save $53000 annual cost current coverage compared cost renewing coverage through previous insurance com pany Previously same company offered provide life insurance program mem bers no cost AMA program studied approved 1977 AMA Executive Council supplemental op tional benefit members Meantime AMA members have applied life insurance coverage have indicated AMA should have offered Thus appears plan has well-received enough members justify program short AMA mem bers have benefitted savings liabil ity accident/medical coverage have taken advantage life insurance op tion cost having incurred AMA Therefore life insurance program bonus benefit AMA membership costs borne choose participate CAMPING AND FAMILY DORMS AGAIN AT NATS 75 Nats families enjoyed unique facilities McNeese State University Lake Charles Louisiana took advantage special family suites groups couples families consisting just hus band wifesuch couple plus children couple plus other adults children special family suites include four small roomseach two single bedsplus sitting room utility room multiple-person bathroom including several sinks showers commodes family suite rate $8 per person 16 overno charge children under 16 example suite two adults two children under 16 rents total $16 per night suite being shared two couples rents $32 per night etc dormitories McNeese State University approximate ly four miles southwest Chennault Air Base reservations use dormitories must made through AMA either through advance entry mail Nats headquarters air base No priority system necessary ex cept families children will receive pre ference ample room other anticipated users dormitory space Advance reservation payment mail recom mended however refunds will made space used $5 key deposit will required refundable checkout individuals couples dorm rooms available $5 per person per night two room $8 per night room Camping Site tents trailers overnight motor home recreational vehicle parking whether camp site other au thorized parking area $10 charge per site covers complete Nats per iod number persons camp ing party will no refund unused days camping fee must paid advance upon arrival no electrical power individual campsites camp area cludes portable toilets No priority system campsites available Additional camping available door site Burton Coliseum about five miles south Chennault Air Basewhere Nats events will held cost will $5 per night payable AMA electrical water hookups available no sewage dumping facilities Trailer camper parking shade tents also will possible Indoor site Restrooms also available motel other camping information write AMA HQ check appropriate box entry form Entry forms mailed prior June 1 76 77 Nats contestants dead line advance mail entry postmark date July 3rd dont have entry form June 15 assuming want please advise AMA l-IQ immediately deadline will missedlate entry expensive TIlE RISING COST OF INSURANCE Up until few years ago cost AMA providing liability protection AMA mem bers relatively low averaging about SOc per member recently cost has creased major jumps actually triple 1978 annual totals recent years 197451900 members 197553900 197662500 197766600 1978 est71000 $ 24800 24800 37210 46000 156000 Note These figures include cost AMAs supplementary accident coverage originallyand stillcosts 25c per mem ber should also noted 1978 cost Continued page 61 58 Model Aviation 4id24 7 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 4 * * * 44 * 4 - * ** 4*4 * ** *** *44* * *4* ** * ** ** *4*4*4 *44* ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** *4 President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMSNS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 JOIN CLUB TO IMPROVE Toledo new AMA member confided since joining club learning aerodynamics much faster said still couldnt fly worth damn least now knew HOW AMA PRESIDENT SPENDS HIS TIME WELL CERTAINLY NOT BUILDING MODEL PLANES AMA members have consuming desire gain title AMA President would well study photo top column photo taken employee entered door hobby shop Monday morning mail about 70 80 pieces mail handle about 80% being AMA mail am obliged open read handle contents will also obligated respond much often entire mornings work simply open read mail AND THIS HAPPENS EVERY DAY AMA President does get paid nor does have staff aid him AMA desk dining room table home must cleared off least twice day Filing nightmare top still must earn living Are SURE want AMA President? WHATS IN NAMEACADEMY Ever wonder just call ourselves group THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERO NAUTICS Since have around since baby days AMA have long tried find simple statement have banded together Also willing eager pay dues privilege joining hands lap dictionary feel sums up pretty well reads ACADEMY LEARNED SOCIETY FORMED FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF ARTS OR SCIENCES original intent object organizers AMA reason unique name chosen course AMA became additional things services enthusiasts joined broader needs developed Are serving original purpose name ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS demanded ABSOLUTELY proof success advancing SCIENCE aeronautics very evident progress first hand-thrown glider todays sophisticated powered remotely controlled aircraft models have become extension minds having put bodies inside flying device dare think have developed model aeronautics ART gaze upon superb workmanship skill create beauty some sophisticated scale min iatures peoplecarrying large aircraft background Please assured AMA living up handsome manner intent hope AMAs founding fathers have gone far beyond fondest dreams conceived fascinating progressive path us follow AND WE CAN LOOK WITH GREAT PRIDE IN HOW WE ARE RAISING THEIR CHILD hope proud belonging ACADEMY am having chosen its primary officer DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE? According very learned dictionary person member academy Academy Model Aeronautics instance known ACADEMICIAN Now pretty profound should sure give pride boost Now know what am just wish could pronounce it! Hello fellow academicians Howzat sound Eh AND LEST WE THINK WERE PRETTY BIG brag lot being LARGEST SPORTING AVIATION ORGANIZATION IN THE WORLD well over 70000 members WE ARE HOWEVER much larger sporting organization nonaviation AMA NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION membership several times large leaves opening make profound state ment NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCI ATION loaded HOW ABOUT FLYING SITES! midwestern newspaper Ill spare citys name tongue-in-cheek columnist said Youll have excuse chug-holed streets city saving its money build tennis courts APOLOGY TO BUD NOSEN Last month column reported state ment BUD NOSEN relative trend toward so-called giant scale models Nosen manufactures very popular line biggies conversations Bud expressed concern however about use engines over 60 cu displacement Nosens models engineered flown successfully 60 magazine came out extra word slipped quote Bud saying con cerned about bigger engines error Bud concerned should until problem has better studied PERFECTLY NATURAL NAME Some time back top-ranked modeler flying us Chinese origin habit helping other name planes picked clever name fellows new masterpiece never guts enough suggest him name ASIAN FLU BE SELFISH ABOUT YOUR MODELING SAFETY IS SOMETHING THAT YOU OWE YOURSELF INDY 500 DRIVER BUILDS MODELS What does professional race car driver relaxation As write Indianapolis 500 auto race going full speed Hawaiian driver DANNY ONGA IS lead race until engine failed after 145 laps Danny interviewed camera asked Danny what youre racing Danny Ongais prompt answer what everyone else does swim BUILD MODEL AIRPLANES Now isnt what everyone does racing? Ask Danny IM FROM INDY YA KNOW calling attention above profound statement race car driver Danny Ongais thought time confess keep promoting heck out Texas born spent first 25 years life Indianapolis have avid Indy 500 fan since August1978 59 An employee snaps picture AMA President Johnny Clemens bringing usual huge stack Monday morning mail post office Note 38-year-old Curtiss Flying Boat folks took race age 5 hid den under laprobe floor back seat folks Model Ford first job Speedway painting Men Women little white build ings infield mortified such degrading job lettering outhouses! Until boss convinced important assignment Speedway said Therell about 250000 people weekend what didnt know little building go John ny efforts might stop 250000 person riot little lesson boss taught about painting outhouses has paid off rest life simply pointed out menial job should done best know because dont know might guided aided work Indy 500 roots go much deeper grandfather Dads father drove very first 500 relief driver Frank Fox Pope-Hartford racer finished race another relief driver race may have heard name well known aviation circles Eddie Rickenbacker Both relief drivers names may found listed sta tistics 1911 500 page 119 book Indianapolis 500 produced Lyle Engel editors Auto Racing Maga zine Rickenbacker VIP guest airshow MCd later mentioned important felt aeromodeling total picture of aviation small world taught fly ancient Cub H Wier Cook ace Rickenbackers 94th Aero Pursuit Squadron during World War Indianapo lis Municipal Airport named after Cook air school SALUTE TO WONDERFUL COUPLE cover June 1978 issue Model Airplane News magazine featured CARL BETH GOLDBERG ROY CLARK bringing together best two worlds aeromodeling country music entertaining occasion salute Carls 50th year anniversary model aviation saw picture smiled big grin because no nicer couple modeling world Goldbergs hope Roy Clark enjoyed flying model planes Walt Schroder Bill Bennetts Tournament Champions much enjoy him entertainer Please note Carl Goldberg just cant get away modeling MAN cover still showing interest RC Roy Clark! THIS APPROACH IS COMPLETELY WRONG! Much can accomplished individu al AMA member has valid cause constructive purpose member needs simply plead case proper manner machinery has set up PER THE AMA BY-LAWS will see matter gets full proper attention thing triggered letter appointed AMA Associate Vice Pres ident letter almost unbelievable AMA officer its lack homework proper procedure letter primarily regard AMA insurance matters let ter predicated another enclosed letter another AMA member insur ance agent insurance agents letter regard group life insurance policy recent ly offered AMA members letter has val id basis submitted AMA Asso ciate VP would have better sent members District Vice President point Associate VP wrote highly indig nant accusive two-page letter addressed Executive Council copies sent model magazine pi3lishers things wrong approach first two-page tirade about Group Life Insurance insurance agent AMA member written letter about about AMAs individual member lia bility insurance flying second error trying generate outside pressure very organization appointed serve accepted appointment should have accepted responsibility follow AMAs by-laws help Execu tive Council make decisions Executive Council Academy Model Aeronautics has elected BY YOU THE MEMBER SHIP will make decisions policy per by-laws Executive Council AMA highly intelligent group 15 per sons information EXCEL LENT TRACK RECORD RC BOMBERS AT NEW TOKYO AIRPORT An item PAUL HARVEYS broadcast May 16th started out like JOHNNY CLEMENS RC MODELERS. HEAR THIS letin went say local radicals opposed new airport TOKYO JAPAN have vowed prevent new airport functioning Paul calling attention rad icals trying use radio controlled model airplanes CARRYING HOMEMADE BOMBS damage airport Countermeasures used Japanese government setting up 18 powerful radios nine frequencies jam RC transmission Since Mr Harvey enthusiastic RC fli er himself AMA No 52197 made per sonal observation jamming going bombers might easily bomb selves! Right now Paul Harvey much same boat jammed-full sched ules negate pursuit model building flying passions well remember two Christmases ago Paul told going have sit down Angel Mrs Harvey figure out ways means trimming heavy schedule Since time has TRIPLED burden personal ap pearances see Paul run same kind fuel nervous energy both feel some little bit good can old world gotta feature Pauls broadcasts known Rest Story Someday would like turn tables Paul tell rest story Pauls help encour agement thought terminally ill about five years ago fortunate enough hear broadcasts listen ing great American great guy re spected fellow member Academy Model Aeronautics AND BY THE WAY think inflation has strangle hold billfold Paul Harvey mentioned mornings broadcast hotel room new Tokyo Airport costs $100 cab ride airport Tokyo $53 have no yen go prices JEWEL OF PHILOSOPHY hope youve noticed very few old damn fools RC SAILPLANE SYMPOSIUM IN ITALY mail just brought announcement SYMPOSIUM ON DESIGN OF R/C SAILPLANES Aero-Club Vergiate Italy October 1st 1978 program follows 0900 hrs-Opening Introduction 1300Lunch Vergiate Aerodrome Restau rant 1430-Questions answers open dis cussion 1 730-Closing Fee 15000 Lire Papers invited RC glider en thusiasts over world Papers English French German Italian papers will translated English bound book free distribution authors symposium participants sale others Title brief outline paper must submitted organ izers July 31st copy complete paper drawings other attachments must hands organizers before opening Symposium Interested people should contact Mr FRANCO PIANTANIDA Via Alberta da Somma 42 21019 SOMMA LOMBARDO Varese ITALY Papers have already announced Belgium England Italy Since ACADEMY Model Aeronau tics interprets mean LEARNED SOCI ETY FORMED FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF ARTS OR SCIENCES about learned US glider guiders participating Symposium! POPULAR RECIPE FROM POPLAR BLUFF always pleasant see ladies volve themselves husbands hobby lives SEMO-FLIER newsletter FREELANCER RCCLUB PoplarBluff MO editor Bobby Baker includes column wives Club president ROBERT STAG NERs wife CAROLYN wrote charming col umn told gettinga recipe book must have written wino said recipe called some kind wine said prepared dish crockpot called two pounds chick en carrots onion celeryand spices stewed white wine Carolyn reports delicious THE HAPPIEST CHICKEN ever eaten! Perhaps Carolyn would share recipe HAPPY CHICKEN you dropped note Stagners live 1838 Seifert Dr Poplar Bluff MO 63901 other clubs might want exchange newsletters Freelancers RC Club too WISE AND FRIENDLY GESTURE STEVE TISCHLER secretary editor BARNSTORMERS Portland OR May issue Barnstormer News item smacking friendliness pride read Barnstormer name tags will ready new members next meeting proud club Wear name tag ever fly GREAT IDEA New friends mean still fun PROFOUND BIT OF PHILOSOPHY OUR FUTURE IS SHAPED BY OUR PAST Since obvious seems would wise us very careful what past ******all now****** 60 Model Aviation INSURANCE COSTS Cont pg 59 same company provided liability coverage 1977 offered renew 1978 includes first two months 1977 rate increase over $150000 Fortunately AMA able obtain coverage anoth er company about $50000 less assuming about 70000 members 78 Its too early know what 1979 costs will could easily go higher lot previous policy terminated end February full year 1978 rate would $177500 71000 x $250 minimum amount AMA will probably have pay 1979 depends claim record 78 its minor may able hold price line can expect pay Its sel lers markettheres little choice almost no alternatives best can mini mize claims means atten tion safety neededmore ever foreto help avoid further cost increases ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS FINANCIAL STATEMENT YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31 1977 INCOME AND EXPENSE Actual 1977 Budget 1978 EXPENSE Actual 1977 Memberships JrISr @ $3 I/S @ $5-77/$6-78 Jr/Sr @ $10 Open Family @ $10 Op $12-77/$13-78 Open @ $17 Booster @ $5 Less Partial Credit Number 8618 $ 588 2041 915 22867 31435 136 Total Memberships66600 Life Membership Club Insurance Sanction Insurance Sanctions FAI Stamps M/A Adv & Dir Sales Supply Sales-Net Film Rental Miscellaneous Contributions Interest Income Amount Number 2585400 6693 $ 295000 243 2041000 1968 915000 1540 27440400 14112 53439500 46474 80600136 822500 $85974400 71166 235000 3509545 132550 463150 81 8500 10211826 795180 115900 189266 35563 2583681 Amount 2007900 145800 1968000 1540000 18345600 79005800 80600 800000 $102293700 60000 3720000 150000 463800 850000 10570000 800000 120000 200000 30000 2600000 Total Income$105064561$121857500 Special Projects Transferred Surplus 1977 Nats Loss2434909 1977 RCWC Loss1922873 1977 RCWCTV Prog Exp 4471 Total8687564 *Actual FAI expenses charged against Program Fund 1977 $1928376 Salaries$35289281 Annuity 1241286 Taxes 2356844 Subtotal Rent Telephones Postage Membership Processing Membership Ins $150 Rule Books M/A & Reprints direct costs FAI 62126 xSOc NAA Div Fee md NAR credit Public Relations Awards & Promotions Scholarship Program-net Film Projects Film Library Officer Service Staff Travel Office Supp Stanery Eq Maint Printing Supplies Insurance General Depreciation Legal & Audit Consulting Fees Bad Debts 38887411 2340806 1311200. 3128919 5923297 7007900 770800 27171100 2760850* 2730825 2160340.. 141230 - 87800 2442748 605197 4288523 905532 2454937 729930 875884 832081 857 $ 41970900 1809500 2772100 46552500 2745200 1320000 3200000 6200000 15594600 1 300000 32320000 3106300 3106300 2000000 150000 200000 2200000 320000 4400000 1000000 2720000 830000 1140000 980000 1450000 150000 Total Operation Expense $108819872 32984900 Excess Operating Expense Over Income3755311 27400 BALANCE SHEET Assets Current Assets Cash Checking Accounts$21566109 Petty Cash10362 Cash Savings Accounts48789356 Accounts Receivable owed us Misc Accounts Receivable Advances-Employees Nats Sponsor Pledges-i 977 M/A Advertising Receivables Program Advertising Deferred Charges M/A Future Issue Costs Prepaid Insurance Resale Supplies Inventory Printing & Duplicating Supplies Membership Supplies Other Fixed Assets Furniture & Equipment Less Reserve Depreciation 352059 780246 54000 1332925 17500. 1176382 477967 1440616 187232 4036620 22308 7335778 3379759 Total Assets$84199701 60164775 2474650 84624 148800 174267 1479923 5300 338233 280315 109700 596642 23000 122681 20000 4215959 Liabilities & Net Worth Current Liabilities owe Accounts Payable 5349991 Employees Escrow & Annuity - 5855733 $70365827Deferred Income Membership Dues 1978 Club Charters FAI Stamps etc. ________ 62639425 Funds Scale Team Control Line Indoor Team Program 2536730 FF Team Program RC Soaring Team Program RC Aerobatics Team Program Scholarship Fund Howard McEntee Fund AMA Property Fund Eight-Ball Fund Liberty Bell Air Show Team Program 7341125 AMA-FAI Fund surplus Surplus Balance 1-1-77 adjusted20176148 Net Loss/12 mos-gen 3755311 3956019Nats 2434909 1977 RCWC net loss 2497344 8687564 Total Net Worthjjj54 Total Liabilities & Net Worth$84199701 August 1978 61 INCOME Budget 1978 Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ant DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Asnoine Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeor 405 Mart Street Nahoa NH 03060 Rayeond Giboolear 39 Hh Street Old Toson M 04468 Charles f-f Learoyd PO Boo 425 West Gronoc MA 01472 Al Nocosnik 4 Oeurrly Place NoraIk CT 06860 Georte Parker 7 Paul Dr. Lee MA 01239 A Mike Schindler 5 8014cc Once Leclyard CT 06339 Willian Wilbur 6 La,rel Ace Krsery ME 03904 Yet another Council Meeting has taken place youll reading about proposed dues increase have long time general feeling should cover financial needs within anti cipated membership increases raise dues enough keep us solvent another three four years surplus HAD has gone thataway almost really cant get deficit spending Louie Pascucci has written ask special plug fun-fly Helicopters July 15th 16th Saturday symposium factory reps including Ernie Huber Ron Barker Bob Fish will make flight demonstrations Any helicopter aspirant needs assistance kind will much welcomed symposium no charge Saturday evening buffet also free movies will provided site OMally School Glocester MA Sunday will hoverirg event type contest three classes will prizes trophies 1-2-3 places Novice Intermediate Expert $5 entry fee will charged further details write Louie Pascucci 16 Witham St Glocester MA phone him 617 283-1408 would like have requests like well ad vance display booth getting great deal use now scheduled late August need please call early about three months ahead need much imagetype display keep public thinking about model aviation No times mentioned Heli meet would expect starting both days AM about 9 oclock New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Districg II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BoysideNY 11381 Ansocinte Viee-Presidentn Pete Biandrini 2605 Broadmay Yonkers NY 10705 Dauld Fitield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12065 John Gnigy 6387 Badger Dc. Lockyort NY 14094 Cliff Montylaisir 17 Rotary Dr. Summit NJ 07001 Jack Sannarco 2062 Emerson Ace. Union NJ 07083 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies USAF/EUROPE Box 4067 APO Neee York 09000 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS heartening observe District Meeting concept long last catching other parts country started OURS District II three years ago WRAMS Show past two years have held TWO such meetings per year ie WRAMS Jamboree White Plains New York other SYMPOSIUM CENTRAL NEW YORK MODEL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION Syracuse plan hold still others two annually New Jersey Such gatherings serve useful purposes purposely try skip formalities instead plunge right forthright rap-session members course recognize numerous problems us AMA members faced strive active ly find practical workable solutions such Free sincere discussion order day meetings cli mate mutual understanding good fel lowship prevails throughout feel world would nowhere folks dreamed fancied impossible dream say fan cied because things SEEM im possible accomplishment way dreams highly respected freely discussed meetings sound workable ideas result meetings should run beyond allotted time period because wish hear MUCH MANY can Only listening learn LEARN MUST about hopes aspirations problems feelings members properly represented MY job take seriously outset of meetings distribute several items such questionnaire soliciting suggestions im provement AMA both local general levels statement goals strongly believe shall obliged reach order realize better AMA us current list District II officials com plete titles addresses telephone numbers connection item last mentioned am pleased note Henry Goedkoop capable editor fine newsletter MONMOUTH MODEL AIR PLANE CLUB cited admiration award know Corner column July issue magazine re-printing list officials dis tributed White Planes District II Meet ing February year too admire Henry having cooperated us regard Cake belated opportunity thank him MAD AT TETERBORO wish compliment Bill McClure HACKENSACK VALLEY FLYERS president achieving another FIRST hope certainly beginning long series having put super-super model air show Teterboro Airport New Jersey April 16 1978 Recognition also due GARDEN STATE CIRCLE BURN ERS other groups individuals contributed toward great event Featured show day-long demonstrations RC Control Line model aircraft well remotely-controlled boats competition standpoint events WW Post WW WW 2 Pat tern Biplane Helicopters Stand-Off Scale RC Boats RC Cars Demonstration flights controlled model aircraft made 11 am 1 pm 3 pm Attendance put over 5000 thrilled individuals 10 am display hangar jammed great models various unique de signs As Bill points out made profit gave almost $1000 prize money met costs important 98% came public directly associated hobby made Suburban Pan Am Bendix happy public relations end invited us back next year promised hangar room ramp space other facilities thanks Bill associates great contribution furtherance model aviation District II everywhere because like stone thrown surface water ripples spread out far beyond point im pact certainly regret having able attend show prevented doing virtue Executive Council Meeting Long Beach CA frustrations being AMA VP can place given time means forced pass up meetings contests other events try cover ground well possibly can certain limitations therefore havent visited club lately please bear shall best make am able PORTABLE DISPLAY BOOTH OF DISTRICT II tabletop display booth has certainly making rounds District II has proven very effective means getting modeling messages across public Frank Costello ROXBURY AREA MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB has very kindly volunteered serve coordinator portable booth district require shows etc please communicate directly Frank ad dress 27 Kearney Street Dover NJ 07801 telephone 201-361-1809 As date booth possession Joe Friend Freehold NJ used very successfully recent mall show club MONMOUTH MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB actively participated RHINEBECK CLASSIC197B VERSION MID-HUDSON RCSOCIETYisanoth er District II group duly proud does club contribute mightily advancement model avia tion through very popular WORLD WAR JAMBOREE held fall Rhinebeck NY now Rhinebeck Classics June 24 25 year represents another major step forward same direction very popular well-run meets successful great measure through capable efforts CD Vance Sutton Rhinebeck Clas sics embrace categories aircraft 1919 1937 era such events Barn storming Time Trials according special Rhinebeck Rules site old Rhinebeck Aerodrome just outside Rhinebeck NY operated Cole Palen also very good friend model aviation hope could make Rhinebeck Classic too will able make 1978 WW Jamboree Septem ber Consult Contest Calendar mag 62 Model Aviation azine concerning exact date soon information shall have published doing will assure yourself fam ily two terrific weekends very beautiful part country GEAR UP AND LOCKEDIII Ohm sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahn Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vce-Pnenidents Joe Eiben 5192 Edenhorst Lynharsl OH 44124 Francis Floharty 504 21st Sr. VennaWV 26101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadowbrook Sr Dad PA 19087 Edward Wisser 1521 Sarrrms Sr McKeesporn PA 15131 Hey District llIers report month overdue since either mailed too late mail ran slow something Well anyhow Council Meeting held Long Beach CA Conveniently MAC Show just next door Convention Center Long Beach stayed Council Meet ing board Queen Mary teresting experience itself No expen sive other motel accommodations quite different As usual met day cut little shorter usual fatigue factor took its toll important items covered concern modelers decision dues increase absolutely inevit able due inflation much increased surance costs also have holding line six years has eaten cash reserve would have strictly red next year dues increase formula finally approved after much discus sion $25 Open includes magazine $17 family option additional Open member $750 Seniors $5 Juniors still represents great bargain considering very excellent magazine insurance coverage large number other items cov ered wont discuss except proposed merger Lower Michigan out District VII District Ill No action taken affected VPs instructed pulse districts get further feedback resolution issue next Council Meeting Essentially guys gals Lower Michigan want join District III cause strong ties III particularly regard competition matters both RC CL So chance voice opinion Well find out reads col umn What thinknegative positive Ill vote next Council Meeting ba sis response Please address thoughts home address 1101 E Rahn Rd Dayton OH 45429 Some items will coming up next Council Meeting include BIG air planes appearing greater numbers What think about Are greater hazard should regulated would place limits Received note Jim Gaffrey about formation new Soaring Club N Ridgeville Ohio may contacted 6007 Cornell Blvd N RidgevilleOhio 44039 seems Northern Ohio Soaring Society now has about 19 members fly Park Board property nice thing about ar rangement Park Board happy have mow area letter Tom Markland flies guys Cincinnati inquires about AMA selling insurance think refer ring recent group insurance proposal offered outside insurer like other group insurance plan definitely being sold AMA Looks like bargain Also information try swer mail sometimes letter may slip through crack dont discouraged Let assure others easy task catering need and/or gripe modeler Theres profound truth Ive learned since taking non-salary job that AMA certainly perfect can bet tries damn hard serve majority modeler needs best way possible received report Associate VP Joe Eiben years National Model Plane Show held Cleveland area Joe reports entry categories almost 600 largest ever As matter interest over Delaware rict Columbia land h Carolina IVVirninia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Loaham MD 20801 Aveociate Vinn-Presidennn Chariot Foreman 609 Pnhite Rd. Mechanicroille VA 23111 V Sill Helms 800 Tynola Road Charlotte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wiltrrinnton DC 19809 John Preston 7012 Elora Coars Falls Charch VA 22042 Rassell Sanduslsy 1122 Plaza Circle Joppa MD 21085 Paul Yacobacci 6408 Winthrop Dr. Fayerreaille NC 28301 Council reviewed several hours unsettling financial data 1976 1977 1978 1979 escalation felt seriously lifestyles has course affected whole Academy operation rising costs commodity service marketplace overall disinte gration values used 10 years ago judicial system hascaused insurance picture jump out focus completely off-screen old news Youve heard much sensibilities jaded Read news magazines sides lives seem closing us President brother famous beerdrinker asks unions hold line wage increases jawbones industry hold line price increases federal budget goes up beyond dreams men just generation gone numbers Im mak ing money Ive ever made Im cutting costs way possible cant keep up rising tide increases Sales tax goes up broadened cut deeply Newspapers talk about costof-living increases terms two perhaps five percent changes see look like 30 40% Council session voted increase dues could pin down precisepast four years total entries have 556 506 585 594 Joes figures show decline total number grade school entries well Control Line As expected total Radio entries over four years has about doubled Free Flight Con trol Line entries have decreased Joes report listed 190 winners Out almost 200 awards offered show offers something strong its appeal young sters Joe Cohorts congratu lated magnificent effort just hope business doesnt interfere again can make show next year Incidently have appreciated council advice have gotten several occa sions year four Associate VPs would like remind folks out holding shows various kinds VP has AMA display available shows Just let know needs dis play moment middle three stops PA will close report bit bad news Jim Slater RC Contest Coordinator District III has contracted partial paraly sis resulting bout virus Mount Carmel Hospital Columbus OH Im sure would appreciate card note modeling friends ly amount would job What can about five-year planning cannot guess what next six months will Experts seem agree financial magazines will keep going bad until goes worse cant agree timing severity thing seems certain charged responsibility future planning rather large organization must opt security growth same time keep up must grow change create new ways solve problems must keep financial security allow us options change cannot suggest way us voter median mass bill-payers work solve worlds biggest problem So insidious inroads have made day-to-day pocketbooks personal free doms seems no way back plus side Academy ganization efficient growing efficient month new systems energies used Planning new er ways serve members reaching modelers has never ably done dedicated people doing now ever before get whole act straight Council has no desire count good must concern itself im provement guys out faced prob lems may specifically different generally similar Youve made decisions maybe some working see something organization dont just cri tique suggest solutions pot can use some stirring dialogue developing least District IV concerning Pattern Scale judging situation reported last month group forming hopes organizing judging situation Just received groups formal proposal plans reprinted below received cppy Scale August1978 63 judges reaction proposal Ill clude edification pen reactions send either Howard Crispin Jr John Preston myself Ad dresses below Academy Model Aeronautics District IV Proposal Judges Howard Crispin Jr 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottsville VA 22901 Due lack working national judg ing organization responsive regional needs following proposal being circulated Clubs within AMA District IV involved Pattern Scale Sport biplane competition especially asked give proposal con sideration response may ultimate answer should provide means working towards goal fair know ledgeable competent judging 1 Create regional organization initially AMA District IV will provide basis scheduling coordinating judges accor dance contest schedule within AMA District IV successful would worth expand other AMA Districts en courage districts form own judging groups respect item three con sideration should given least com munication between AMA Districts 2 Organize such manner utilize judges equitable basis Provide adequate coverage overworking few individu als during competition season 3 Provide means training personnel high levels competence skill require ment would provide judges familiar Pattern Scale Sport biplane rules aircraft characteristics flight capabilities requires periodic seminars areas district well entire district would desirable utilize Model Aviation forum discussion other needs organization can no doubt ar ranged seminars should set up pro vide discussion demonstrations practice sessions 4 Encourage contest directors fliers clubs recognize effort judges encourage capable people become judges several aspects considered am sure have contests much thank extended judges end two three hard days work small part encouragement aspect greatest need people capable willing encourage USPJA functional suggested following action taken Response quite good locally approval endorse ment forthcoming USPJA time suggested competition club recruit two people know ledgeable willing work judges people would subsidized club some mannerpayment AMA dues club dues portion thereof return two individuals would have certain commitments club Districts coordinator District would assign people minimum two meets yearone would club-sanctioned competition other away away would scheduled near individuals home base possible would occasional trips some greater distances should contest requirements requiring substan tial number judges days high transportation costs would desirable provide some reimbursement judges away home An adequate judging staff could formed manner Judges would expected attend occasional scheduled sem inars proposal would require co operation concerned would desirable have some plans finalized order have formal endorsement District IV meeting August does provide full usage 1978 hope fully start can made 1978 District IV organization will fully function al 1979 Response John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Dear Howard response Proposal Judges discussed April meeting RCCVA now circulating known competition clubs District IV have following comments 1 I am strongly favor regional organi zation improve both availability quality judges past experiences USPJA appears so-called national organization responsive needs its members District IV 2 I believe practical ex pect single group judges become skilled judging Pattern Scale Sport bi plane events say because feel majority Scale enthusiasts myself includ ed prospective judges might expected appear have sufficient terest Pattern flying want judge event also same may also apply Pat tern fliers regard judging Scale contest contest both Pattern Scale events perhaps Sport biplane scheduled necessary have different judges event order give ac tive judges break duties should add past experiences judging confined Pattern Scale cannot fer constructive comments Sport biplane event 3 I believe idea recruiting two people competition club good expect travel other clubs have no affiliation act judges will met much en thusiasm have already asked such vol unteers NVRC response overwhelming its absence As alter native would suggest representative competition category should re cruited club planning AMA com petition event people would encour aged attend training sessions etc would responsible training judges own club turn would judge clubs contests other words club judging reps would ensure judging standards contests held clubs con form standards established Dis trict IV organization would willing volunteer services act Scale judging repre sentative either orboth clubs DCRC NVRC am member 4 Some effort should made tie District IV judging organization USPJA feel necessary order maintain uniform national standards judging various events USPJA does respond effort least tried Hope comments some use Howard Sincerely John D Preston Alabama ida gia issippi to Rica V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeilI District V Vice-Presideot 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham Al 35205 Associate Vice-Pridento John Bryson 400 Council Cr P0 Boa 1355 Tupelo MS 38801 Richard E Jackson 107 White Blod Scvveroillr SC 29483 chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Colavbus GA 31904 Arvhcr Johnson 932 Bnyri Dr. Deiray Beach FL 33444 Jim Larhin 3252 Monte dOre Once Hoover AL 35216 Luis Rodi9vez C-tO 5th St Bet. Villa Rica Bavamon Puerto Rico 00619 John Workman 5321 Over-ton Road Nashville TN 37220 Have noticed much bigger model planes getting isa 29 pound 10 foot CessISW 15-year-old Todd Baker poses re cently completed Sig Kadet plane flies beautifully Todd lives Helena AL constantly encouraged prompted understanding father Dr Henry Baker way twig bentthe tree grows Todd will top flier days pic ture taken Grayson Valley field 64 Model Aviation Al LflallToux secretary c rasco Model Pilots Odessa FL sent snap Mr Paul Flow two-engine cutie almost InIJILLUIC WdS eaen oig air snow tn Meriolan MS other day L-R jack Neal Harold Watson Hervey Woods posing after flying crowd Bham Aeromodelers Club way several important growing RC clubs Atlanta GA area doing unusu ally good job serving local modelers Mac Hodges newsletter editor lanta area Conley Flyers faithfully sends mn o newnietter month recent contest nere some winners Mike Powers 1st Scale Pop Curtis 1st Star Novice Bob Stewartlst Expert Jerry Bishop 3rd Novice Ray Creasy worst crash Pop Curtis well-known sport flier Georgia belongs several prominent clubs good friend Pop edged Mr Bob Ruther Nashville Quickie 500 took great delight doing Bob good friend also am staying Out Bob doesnt get beat very often folks nois S Indiana ucky oc, VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Aesociate Vice-President Ocord S Ahlberg 734 Acuda Rd. Valparaisg IN 46353 Roger Oeers 729 N 22nd Sn. Onincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stosely Lane Springfield IL 62704 Frank L Hoghes 709 NE 44th Sn. Kansas City MO 641 t6 Edmin Wynn PodI 1640 Meywich Dr. Leoleglon KY 40504 Robert C Stagner 1828 Sole, Or. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip SolInon 3021 Spring Volley Ct. Anderson IN 46011 contests fun flies have rained out blown out far spring Seems have beautiful weather during middle week least weather doesnt bother mall shows managed attend show Peoria IL sponsored Peoria RC Club Peoria Area Wyreflyers Control Line club About 100 models displayed half Control Line models happy meet modelers finally hope see Bob Overmier president Wyreflyers wrote short letter Seems having much fun flying Control Line some RC fliers watching may build some Ukie models Lake County Radio Control Club North Shore Model Boaters held first RC Model Exposition April 29 30 Lakehurst Shopping Center Waukegan IL About 125 airplanes boats cars shown show successful AMA-sanctioned event planned next year David Fulton Chairman sent letter press release about show Steve King sent information about Central Indiana RC Flyers Association Chal lenge restricted fun fly dianapolis area RC clubsand set July 30 trying build annual con test between clubs traveling trophy Sounds like fun have new club Illinois Lisle Aero already have flying site meet second Tuesday Lisle Park District fieldhouse Most members far RC modelers David Cosby Mineral Point MO sent letter some color photos some modelers down club Min eral Area RC Society fly Washington County Airport Potosi MO have 3000-foot runway anyone wants fly David Gary Griffith missed three weekends flying last winter need black white photos col umn sorry cant insert Daves color prints missed last Executive Council Meet ing due death family think first Ive missed about seven years what hear AMA dues have go up first estimated Inflation insur ance really hurting Iowa igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Anenae Muscatine IA 52761 Aesoniane VicePreeiden5g Iarne D Clerk PR 3 Cedar Rapids IA 62401 Frank Morrssry 14100 W Park Ace. New Berlin WI 63151 Tm Price 11287 Soar Sterlint Heights Ml 46078 Wer Robrog 4494 Tanylewood Trail Sr Joseph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Howard Wayne 1706 7th 55. NE Rochester MN 65901 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Rorralos Ml 48174 spent two days April Long Beach CA behalf District VII purpose visit attend Executive Council Meeting April 21 Upon return promptly wrote short report forwarded AVPs District VII AVP ball should have some formation already January meeting voted dues increase probably prematurely insurance costs carrier defined April meeting forced review also total budget AMA 1978 going faced very tough financial squeeze due primarily increased insurance costs 1978 unknown escal ation 1979 provide satisfactory finan cial situation passed dues increase 1979 follows $2500 Open members including magazine $750 Senior mem bers magazine $500 J u niors magazine present surance rate losing money Ju nior Senior member joins 1978 good explanation made Jim Scarboroughs column July issue MA also faced possibility will lose tax exempt status non-profit organization IRS confirms ruling will have increased costs required oper ate pay taxes IRS intends examine non-profit corporations due some problem Maryland involving improper tax exemp tions non-profit group AMA now ap pealing ruling outcome uncer tam Close behind us investigations will AMA AMA ride motorcy cles go doctors know mean complete statement reasoning hind dues increase issue please locate hope can understand Councils action April matter transferring lower Michigan District Ill brought up Council recommendation As result input received prior meeting did try make positive motion have sent questionnaire chartered clubs Michi gan asked input proposal presented AMRCC heard less half clubs Michigan could make positive comments meeting clubs respond can make proposal August meeting Nats Please respond havent already done Speaking Nats would like Lake Charles permanent Nats site peti tion present being circulated AMA chartered clubs Have seen about 1979 Nats Lincoln-Omaha area Contact Vince Mankowski District IX VP myself well very interested com ments Thanks newsletter editors clubs monthly news havent swered am avoiding neg lecting am just buried paperwork dont give up Ill try get note off soon send thoughts AVPs should because serve should doing job Keep informed dont get ac tion let know cant personal profile month because dont have pictures use Next month hope introduce another Dis trict VII team need good guideline flight instruction RC beginners Mil wau kee Flying Electrons newsletter Flypap er excellent April issue Geoff Styles editor 6061 N Bay Ridge Ave Whitefish Bay WI 53217 Ill bet would send copy asked Thanks clubs have sent club patch jacket still has few open spots want send election year President AMA time heard Nominations numbered districts President will made August Nominating Committee meet ing its up make decision head man See Nats Arkansas S Louisiana Menico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankensitip Wichita Falls TX 76308 Ansociare VicePresideons Boec Averill 9117 La Barrarree NE Albcrloerrloe NM 87111 Ned Borne, 523 N Lebanon Sciphor LA 70563 Frank Osborne 18 Mohace N Lintle Rock 72116 Bod Teeny Son 545 Richardson TX 75080 trend contests district up year made Cliff Cloud Climbers contest Benbrook August1978 65 good turnout Dallas RC Club Quickee 500 Mesquite 32 entered flew five fast rounds Pylon races Smith Claeys tied five first place heats Paul took best flight time Paul insisted check out well-used airplane says does have slick fly Quickie 500 Abilene also reported fine crowd flew Novice Pre Novice District VIII AMA tabletop display getting good workout need mall show demonstration whatever contact soon have date Sure dont want disappoint anyone use get back soon can next group can have reports get has getting good response bring ing new AMA club members Remem ber district has display its use hear working well districts Once again year plan district contests Cant make would like meet dont make city contest remem ber Ill LAKE CHARLES NATS get contest please come up introduce yourself have met before come re-introduce self Should go Nats want work events help would appreci ated Naturally event directors pre-selected workers timers count ers tabulators etc can offer services site 1978-79 rule book finally got printed mail should have yours now write HQ let know did get may late contest season will early 1979 Read rules event fly dot book indicates change So read over closely did get disturbing report CD dealt contestant classification rule book very explicit cannot lower classification first filling out required form must also signed district VP have signed yet have asked yet can go upward own can compete higher class cannot compete lower class Also acquire points automatically advance following year Novice Pre-Novice meant get people Pattern So dont scare new ones out event Dont underclass yourself poor sportsmanship could affect own contest So before going contest make sure know what flying what classes going Nats flying CL Stunt might want know Dallas Rounders putting pre-Nats Precision Aerobatics contest July 29-30 will using four PAMPA classes can get entry blank Dallas Round ers 2400 Lovell Dr Mesquite TX 75150 read report last Council Meeting big item change dues structure other items acted have gripe about what done dont sit stew Let hear about expect hear happy So dont hear take satisfied got preview look cover program RC Southwest Champion ships contest Labor Day weekend planning three-day contest Pattern Pylon Scale Helicopter Old Timers Soaring plans Free Flight Control Line contests well under way also format has changed since local clubs have taken over portion South western Chain pionships Coistado as aska h Dakota h Dakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Ymca Mankewski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue NE 68005 Annociate Vce-Prsidensa charles Orannon 2220 Muriposa Olod Casper WY 82601 Gerald Oeneav 6464 S Andes Plane Aarvra co 80016 Man Hansen 1900 Wocorsn SW Huron 5057360 Lornie Kroeber 1764 S 9th Fargo NO 58102 Oscar Olson Otti Maple Omaha NE 68104 Jim OReilly 4760 N Oattin Wichita KS 87220 Coordination majority districts problems stems same source Whether problem representation redistricting host similar issues basic issue contest coordinating numerous examples conflic ting contests situations two local groups competing fliers within outside district Colorado competes District X Arizona fliers Wichita ri vals Texas Oklahoma fliers Sioux City Des Moines bat heads Fargo Sioux Falls entrants Nebraska Muscatine IA vs Lincoln NE Springfield MO vs Oma ha NE etc etc list almost endless Everyone agrees problem What AMA going about answer actually what AMA going much going about AMA member District IX should first request demand neces sary licensed Contest Director club start coordinating first step can take simple Contest Director club should send now contest coordinators inexpen sive lOc postcard information card should include date traditional con tests years has held held type contest events scheduled ie RC Pattern CL Rac ing entrants normally come information will used co ordinators sanctioning contests 1979 will send traditional dates comes list neighboring district coordina tors before first year help pro tect contests planning make effort work neighbors help solve mutual problems Contest Directors should respond new coordinators have assured us will approve sanctions conflicts guar antee sanction approval next year initial action must begin now Send coordinator card CLIFF Coordinator Bill Bieda 411 Barker Building Omaha NE 68102 RC Coordinator Travis McGinnis 8027 West 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 group does have traditional date response coordinator should include what plans may have exam ple would like have Pattern meet sometime June contest coordinators have maps population figures clear overlays different categories weeks can help much help Another tip concerning sanction applica tions send application contest coordinator include stamped self-addressed post card coordinator will use card inform immediately contest has granted sanction alert problems may have aware including card will cut down time takes find out about contest make sure request re ceived first place Again cannot stress enough need send now appropriate coordinator formation necessary 1979 put off have waited until now con test season upon us problem present subject interest should highest initiate action Con test Directors should heard As final note groups neighboring Dis trict IX would also like kind infor mation encouraged send District IX co ordinators card FAt Combat Team Selection committee mem ber representing District IX Dave Hermit Jones 662 North Volutsia Wichita KS 67214 Comments questions regarding Combat TSC should sent Dave proud have him act behalf Congrat ulations best wishes Dave District IX hasavacancyonthe Free Flight Contest Board term office least two-year rule cycle 1978-79 names nominations volunteers should sent right away Remember Fargo Denver October district meetings well plan ning stages now going great See Coordination column unusually short things want say will doing hope emphasize need Contest Directors clubs send cards contest dates right now Arzooa uroa ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboroui District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redosds Beach CA 90278 Anooiaoa Vice-Presidentu Robe- Barnes 68-1090 Kono Mai Orion Aiea HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ales Chisolm 1100 West Sham Fresno CA 93711 Ed Hagerlin 2761 N Campbell Acenue Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Betty Stream 3723 Svosnder Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Granqer William 181 Pamnee Street San Marco, CA 92069 recent April Council Meeting took place district pleasure have traipse across nation attend pleased district selected Spring meeting Only Council member unable attend honored presence Vic Powell Executive Director NAA Vic member Council pre sence added lot meeting Associate Vice Presidents Betty Stream also attended two guests District 66 Model Aviation X also present Bev Wisniewski District X FF Contest Board member Joe Norcross First order business sad shape budget brought unexpected ly high insurance rates recently approved $3 dues increase along proposed postal rate increase would barely keep AMA would enable reserve fund built up must remembered paying 1978 insurance rates 1972 dues base Consequently deficit 1978 will large will come directly out reserve line reasoning Council voted increase Open dues $25 year magazine included establish Senior dues $750 Junior rate $500 family rate will $1 700 magazine option Open has deleted Juniors Seniors will have option $8 per year gen eral feeling dues increase should substantial enough cover inflation hedge against another insurance rate increase avoidance another dues increase few years Council Meeting held Long Beach day before MACS trade show opened AMA booth well staffed District X volunteers AMA staff allowed sell patches pins etc allowed sell member ships Im pleased report quite few sold following weekend saw first annu al IMS take place Los Angeles Conven tion Center Once again AMA booth staff stayed over week between shows time allowed sell pins etc Once again Betty Stream daugh ter Suzi Bev Wisniewski daughter-inlaw worked both weekend days show thanks An item might interest District X clubs looking flying site recently caught eye Ive sent newspaper clipping John Worth pertained new California state law holds property owners blame less injuries incurred others using property recreational purposes factor plus AMAs insurance should powerful lever obtaining permission fly private property recently attended meeting San Gabriel Valley Radio Control League meeting conducted President Ed Paige showed film Marvelous Minia tures well received Contact d like attend club meetings have news recently formed RC Sail plane club Bakersfield area name quite mouthfulSouthern San Joaquin Soaring Society have newsletter flying site have flying site theyre work securing second further information contact Bill Ruther ford 3412 Madrid Bakersfield 93301 Northern California AVP Glenn Carter comes following words another club IMAC Everyone model aviation has favorite area interest active Mine RC realistic aerobatic program offered IMACInternational Miniature Aerobatic Club adaptation full-scale IAC Sport Aerobatics flown world wide Originally conceived 1973 Sport Scale biplanes IMAC now offers levels competition biplanes monoplanes designed Aresti aerobatics Dozens IMAC events scheduled year Tournament Champions Las Vegas will use similar format Inter national Champion unlimited class fliers show worth seeing Membership $500 annually information write District X AVP Glenn Carter THE RMALS Alaska o 0 Moetarq en ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Ansociate Voe-Pesident Al Colon, 1607 S oon Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Rn 1 Ron 48 Boadnie MT 59015 Clarence C HaoIrn Ri 5 Ron 18 Coeor dAlene ID 83814 Ed McColloonh 535 E 81 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Reojo 26608 Dover Coin Kent WA 98031 Don zipoy 21418 NE Main Street Redmond WA 98052 number very good flight training programs district good because assist beginner get off right foot well assure help comes someone qualified interested will reserve fora later column plaudits due instructors assist make programs unsung heroes model aviation What will pre sent verbatim report Boeing Hawks program Dave Katagiri architect current program report contains some formation may enhance program first scheduled training program gan May 4th good turnout train ees instructors added bonus good weather New trainees present cluding several will become members order participate program May 10th too wet fly last Wednesday May 17th beautiful day New ships field included Doug Millers Q-TEE Cessna flyingfamily Colleen Frank Snook Darrel Cheshire checked out flew club trainer prepared Larry Shaull Darrell will responsible use trainer trainees intend StageFlight Pattern 1a Oval & Reverse Oval b Figure 8 offset runway 2a Oval & Reverse Oval b Figure 8 offset runway 3Oval upwind leg over runway 4Landing pattern let down final go around 5Landing pattern complete landing 6Takeoff Altitude Ft 300-200 100 100 use trainer should bring some sport fuel BYOF Observations edge runway brings mind difficulty novices have concerning directional control reversal ships fly towards themselves couple ways avoid giving wrong command 1 Always point transmitter antenna direction model flight ship coming toward pilot model should observed over shoulder positioned attitude right left com mand can given confusion control reversal 2 pilot faces model flying ward himself directional commands come reversed Therefore observing model drops wing apply stick com mand direction low wing raise Dont try think right left projecting yourself cockpit air craft takes too much time critical phase learning final landing approach Most frequent first ap proach ends cartwheel maneuver end runway because novice pilot applies wrong directional command aggravates situation apply confusion control reversal situation point time instructor probably grabs transmitter drops excitement technique use during final approach landing point antenna direc tion flight No 1 above simply use directional control stick either push model away pull towards pilot other words forget about right left commands instructors reminded teach trainees good habits concerning functional checks before starting fly use flight pattern avoids tower pits Also instructors should organize flight trainee knows before takeoff what expected transmitter handed over Avoid random flight patterninstead main tain large oval figure eight retrace pass Its good practice approach worked out Dave pro gression should interest Thank Dave Boeing Hawks ma terial Objective Maintain constant altitude track Vary throttle necessary Maintain constant altitude track Vary throttle necessary Maintain constant altitude track Vary throttle necessary Align runway center 100-25 100-0 Climb 100 ft Similar 3 align runway medium throttle final go around Demonstrate ability make straight approach Safe landing After TO orbit enter pattern land 7Simple aerobatics loops Immelman Cuban 8 wing over etc Instructor student choice August1978 67 FLIGHT TRAINING TASKS JUNIO FLIGHT / ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 COMPLETE RESULTS AMA INDOOR POSTAL WINNERS Graham Davitt David Turgeon Joel West RUNNERS-UP Collin DiMago Ian Davitt Mike VanGorder Douglas Carter Hey gang heres whole listing entered heartily congratulate winners top runners-up thanks too go theadults sponsored flying timed sent results Fairwood Flyers Berea Ohio named contest Ceiling Hopper largest contingent fliers too group Great Britain made inter national contest did very nicely selves too taking half top places Rather expert designs flown HL Glider event placings apparently depending age experience Rubber Powered Stick event chosen de sign additional factor exper ienced modelers flying quality Easy Bs Novice Pennyplanes beginners course starting out basic AMA Cubs Contests place modelers get together enjoy thrill flight contestant tries better himself did before well compete other fellow models compared see improvements can made construction designin other words special place special world returned whenever possible ENTRY DEADLINE Entries AMA Outdoor FF Spring Early Bird Postal Contest must received Ed Whitten June 30th Dont late OFFICIAL RESULTS AMA January/February 1978 LING HOPPER Indoor Postal Contest Ages up through 16 unlimited number flights scores adjusted 35 feet 1 Graham Davitt 2 Collin Di liaio Ian Davitt Mike Van Gorder Ichiro Sugioka Joel West Jimmy Schmock Douglas Carter Pam Griffith Paul Dumke Julie Hancy Jon Ehgotz Charlene Avins Kris LBne Kenny Lesher Steve Spence Peter Anderson Paul Smith Mike Clem Vince Marce Steve Martin Andrew Stark Johnny Womack III Jill Rose Chris Norris Jeff Rose Thomas Whiting Dale larsen Rooert Barnett Thomas Hoth tarry Andrews Randell Hayen hark Ferguson Three Best Fliahts Beat Sin1m F1ig 522 603 620 5535 517 4583 340 300 307 306 3 01 249 224 227 226 2 19 2 10 158 2 00 1106 574 1062 35 35 28 254 14 4 24 24 23 119 122 637 x x x x x 321 2 36 2 s6 245 251 1 23 x 2 15 x 2 53 140 x 158 x x 1094 x x x 280 x x x x x x 645 x x x x x 301 319 241 243 217 137 248 x 208 x x 130 x 103 x x 1087 x x x 328 x x x x x x Leeds ENGLAND Los Angeles Calif Leeds ENGLAND Cincinnati Ohio Flushing New York Simsbury Conn Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berca Ohio Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berca Ohio Berea Ohio Arlington Texas Berea Ohio Mansfield Texas Durham ENGLAND Berea Ohio Dallas Texas Berea Ohio Oak Ridge Tennessee East St Louis Mo las Cruces NM South Miami Florida Pompano Beach Fla South Miami Florida Oakland New Jersey Dallas Texas Miami Florida Ft lauderdale Fla Pomoano Beach Fla Hurst Texas New York 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7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 1 David Turgeon Joel West Graham Davitt Douglas Carter Kenny Lesher Jimmy Schmock Julie Hancy Kris Lane Charlene Avins Collin Di Maio Gary Hutchison Sue Kitts Steohenie Bade Steve Soence Rob Latham Jr Jon Ehgotz Cohn OBryan Mike Clafri Steve Dunn Greg Benepe Sean Sweeney Steve Schuff Peter Anderson San Diego Calif Simsbury Connecticut Leeds ENGLAND Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berca Ohio Arlington Texas Berea Ohio Los Angeles Calif Fife SCOTLAND Berea Ohio Berca Ohio Mansfield Texas Fort Worth Texas Berea Ohio Reno Nevada Dallas Texas Rena Nevada Fort Worth Texas Reno Nevada Berea Ohio Durham ENGLAND 240 291 197 172 180 177 169 175 200 167 170 154 138 140 134 120 119 110 124 100 91 226 292 196 167 180 175 166 170 190 165 160 153 135 135 115 105 107 90 96 90 111 x x 200 190 172 172 x 156 x 150 152 x x 123 x x x x x 80 x 466 583 514 397 362 360 352 335 345 390 415 332 330 307 273 275 249 225 226 200 220 190 202 224 35 35 23 23 23 23 214 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1978/08
Page Numbers: 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68
When last membership dues increase went effect 1973 AMA Execu tive Council promised hold line fu ture increases least five years prom ise kept during five years membership grew steadily healthy surplus funds developed fact beginning fifth year 1977 surplus grown just over $200000almost quarter million dollars Yet little over year later surplus cut almost half expected end 1978 surplus would gone story what happened past year half what behind headlines above AMAers will pay lot membership next year Several factors combined 1977 wave warning flag mid-yr say dues increase should considered Inflation alone increasing expenses general ex tent increased membership added costs outpacing increased come item particularmembership surancejumped annual cost about $53000 1976 $70000 1977 AMA Executive Council could see trend early 77 January year ap proved budget anticipated year-end deficit about $50000 Council wasnt too concerned ever since knew reserve surplus funds make up deficit also knew 1977 fifth year since last dues increase necessary increase could made 1978 get income back top expen ses So decision time came early August 77during Council meeting National Championships Californiathe K outlook reassuring no crisis ap parent However trend obvious concern ing income vs expenses Council dis cussed voted proposals dues creases several Council members noted strong mood among constituents dues increase should made long large surplus funds ex isted Executive Director cautioned against view noting surpluswhile seemed largeamounted about 20% current annual budget inflationary situation reserve ex cessive finally voted 1977 Nats meet ing would no dues increase 1978 moment decision seemed okay Unfortunately timing just bit too early way cause mid-August deadline finali zation materials annual membership renewal mailing follow shortly afterabout 70000 renewal packets prepared volume mail requires lead time about six weeks timing about month later different Council vote might have resulted early August too soon know financial report July RC World Championships Springfield OH would turn Out preliminary report indicated loss about $5000 definite bills still picture incom plete Similarly Nats mid-stride too soon know opera tion would turn out although apparent income would lower hoped both situations felt surplus would cover losses no spe cial action required year end picture dramatically different combined World Champs Nats losses developed worse ex pected totalling almost $50000 Thus Council met January consider 78 budget faced obvious ly deteriorating situation looking overall loss 1977 over $80000 prediction close same amount 78 Natsor other special event losses increased basic operating ex penses due inflation made outlook 78 no better 77 Council therefore voted 1979 dues increase provide $3 additional adult AMA member amount seemed safe enough allowing expected large jump membership insurance other costs once again timing unfortu nate true insurance cost 1978 yet available previous coverage due expire shortly insurance com pany yet provided cost figures re newal bid another company yet finalized So Council allowed almost $50000 budget insurance lone compared 77 cost about Model Aviation ended 1977 slightly black net income $70548 total income $38336026 cover total expenses $38265678 income included $281242 membershipsubscrip tions plus $9036126 advertising hob shop sales non-member subscriptions plans sales also $11757 allocation gen eral funds cover magazines provided out charge AMA officers free members mostly Contest Directors expenses cluded $271711 direct costs plus $11094378 allocated costs part HQ overhead apportioned magazine opera tion Thus again 1977 beginning magazine has continued pay itself drain general AMA income magazine staff consists five people salaries paid completely maga zine income addition magazine income covers cost part salaries some people other departments services par tially used magazine dollar per member beforea major increase turned out enough Within month after January Council meeting company providing 77 coverage asked $225000 78 coverage increase about $325 per member almost 400% Meanwhile bid alternate com pany came through $250 per member about $1 75000 year no other choices available latter cost prevailed though about $50000 lower other offer net effect increase 78 expense budget about $30000 increase plus others developed con cerning rent miscellaneous factors pro duced revised 78 budget deficit about $100000almost same amount remaining current surplus Thus Council met again late April year apparent dues increase voted just couple months previous inadequate no reserve fall back 79 needed sure dues income would enough cover expenses also felt necessary begin rebuild reserve especially since inflation showing no real signs abating insurance costs 79 might get worse mood therefore get back situation 73-76 periodmore enough funds cover costs assure August1978 57 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice- Presidents AMA EXECUTIVE COUNCIL EXPANDS MAGAZINE REPORT DUES INCREASE FOR 19 Operating Deficits 77 78 Evaporate Previous Surplus dues increase would hold 79 level just year So went beyond $22 adult rate magazine proposed voted $25 also voted increase dues rate Juniors Seniors Family membersit noted Juniors cost AMA $275 basic insurance costs alone $3 rate publication no longer feasible 1979 Junior will pay $5 basic dues Senior will pay $750 either wishes magazine cost will $8 additional Family members second adult AMA member family will pay $17 $25 less maga zine cost same time Council voted clude magazine automatically adult members except Family members noted currently available option con cerning magazine previously voted dropped 1980 new ac tion merely apply change year earlier consolidate dues change ac tions same year magazine decision noted based fact AMA members choice 78 paid maga zine separately economies would re sult elimination dual publication op erations AMA News Model Aviation increase magazine portion dues increase would minimized pointed out magazine operation paid its own way since its inception mid-75 AMAS NEW LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAM Some AMA members have questioned AMA has added life insurance basic membership liability protection coverage AMA incidentally involved insurance business AMA first membership service organization As such goal serve needs members best can As fundamental service AMA has provided members Comprehensive Gen eral Liability Protection years since 1942 addition AMA several years ago automatically included Accident/Medical cov erage members no extra charge li ability protection serves AMA member injures someone damages someones prop erty flying accident/medical pro gram pays medical bills member injured ability provide such pro tection allows Academy members fly confidence knowing pro tected against suit medical bills acci dent should occur collective bargaining power membership provides purchase strengththe dollars involved substantial Through strength numbers AMA able add surance service offering members theoppor tunity buy low cost term life insurance plan desire no obligation purchase coverageit simply avail able might want take ad vantage Most important AMA curs no expense nor receives profits plan expenses plan re sponsibility Albert H Wohlers & Company including materials addressing postage initial mailings promotional ex penses firm assisted AMA operated within its own budget currently based $7 per member 79 magazine will continue op erate within its own budget based $8 per member Thus $1 $8 1979 adult member dues increase will go magazine $8 very low subscription rate considerably less AMA members non-members less other maga zine comparable size quality meantime noted about $25000 magazine credits claimed AMA members 1975 offered refunds unfulfilled subscriptions part 76-77 surplus general funds thus magazine helped pro long time between previous new dues increase AMA Executive Council taking bold new dues action 79 looking renewal situation developed af ter 1973 dues increase extra funds available AMA made tremendous strides following five-year period particularly area public relations progress FCC FAA concerning model avi ation same situation repeats early 1980s can greatest period ofAMA pro gress yetthe basic theme behind Execu tive Councils action has develop strengthen AMA could rath er less continue growth past 10 years way goal 100000 members 1990 getting its current membership liability cover age effective first March 1978 through efforts AMA able save $53000 annual cost current coverage compared cost renewing coverage through previous insurance com pany Previously same company offered provide life insurance program mem bers no cost AMA program studied approved 1977 AMA Executive Council supplemental op tional benefit members Meantime AMA members have applied life insurance coverage have indicated AMA should have offered Thus appears plan has well-received enough members justify program short AMA mem bers have benefitted savings liabil ity accident/medical coverage have taken advantage life insurance op tion cost having incurred AMA Therefore life insurance program bonus benefit AMA membership costs borne choose participate CAMPING AND FAMILY DORMS AGAIN AT NATS 75 Nats families enjoyed unique facilities McNeese State University Lake Charles Louisiana took advantage special family suites groups couples families consisting just hus band wifesuch couple plus children couple plus other adults children special family suites include four small roomseach two single bedsplus sitting room utility room multiple-person bathroom including several sinks showers commodes family suite rate $8 per person 16 overno charge children under 16 example suite two adults two children under 16 rents total $16 per night suite being shared two couples rents $32 per night etc dormitories McNeese State University approximate ly four miles southwest Chennault Air Base reservations use dormitories must made through AMA either through advance entry mail Nats headquarters air base No priority system necessary ex cept families children will receive pre ference ample room other anticipated users dormitory space Advance reservation payment mail recom mended however refunds will made space used $5 key deposit will required refundable checkout individuals couples dorm rooms available $5 per person per night two room $8 per night room Camping Site tents trailers overnight motor home recreational vehicle parking whether camp site other au thorized parking area $10 charge per site covers complete Nats per iod number persons camp ing party will no refund unused days camping fee must paid advance upon arrival no electrical power individual campsites camp area cludes portable toilets No priority system campsites available Additional camping available door site Burton Coliseum about five miles south Chennault Air Basewhere Nats events will held cost will $5 per night payable AMA electrical water hookups available no sewage dumping facilities Trailer camper parking shade tents also will possible Indoor site Restrooms also available motel other camping information write AMA HQ check appropriate box entry form Entry forms mailed prior June 1 76 77 Nats contestants dead line advance mail entry postmark date July 3rd dont have entry form June 15 assuming want please advise AMA l-IQ immediately deadline will missedlate entry expensive TIlE RISING COST OF INSURANCE Up until few years ago cost AMA providing liability protection AMA mem bers relatively low averaging about SOc per member recently cost has creased major jumps actually triple 1978 annual totals recent years 197451900 members 197553900 197662500 197766600 1978 est71000 $ 24800 24800 37210 46000 156000 Note These figures include cost AMAs supplementary accident coverage originallyand stillcosts 25c per mem ber should also noted 1978 cost Continued page 61 58 Model Aviation 4id24 7 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 4 * * * 44 * 4 - * ** 4*4 * ** *** *44* * *4* ** * ** ** *4*4*4 *44* ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** *4 President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMSNS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 JOIN CLUB TO IMPROVE Toledo new AMA member confided since joining club learning aerodynamics much faster said still couldnt fly worth damn least now knew HOW AMA PRESIDENT SPENDS HIS TIME WELL CERTAINLY NOT BUILDING MODEL PLANES AMA members have consuming desire gain title AMA President would well study photo top column photo taken employee entered door hobby shop Monday morning mail about 70 80 pieces mail handle about 80% being AMA mail am obliged open read handle contents will also obligated respond much often entire mornings work simply open read mail AND THIS HAPPENS EVERY DAY AMA President does get paid nor does have staff aid him AMA desk dining room table home must cleared off least twice day Filing nightmare top still must earn living Are SURE want AMA President? WHATS IN NAMEACADEMY Ever wonder just call ourselves group THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERO NAUTICS Since have around since baby days AMA have long tried find simple statement have banded together Also willing eager pay dues privilege joining hands lap dictionary feel sums up pretty well reads ACADEMY LEARNED SOCIETY FORMED FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF ARTS OR SCIENCES original intent object organizers AMA reason unique name chosen course AMA became additional things services enthusiasts joined broader needs developed Are serving original purpose name ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS demanded ABSOLUTELY proof success advancing SCIENCE aeronautics very evident progress first hand-thrown glider todays sophisticated powered remotely controlled aircraft models have become extension minds having put bodies inside flying device dare think have developed model aeronautics ART gaze upon superb workmanship skill create beauty some sophisticated scale min iatures peoplecarrying large aircraft background Please assured AMA living up handsome manner intent hope AMAs founding fathers have gone far beyond fondest dreams conceived fascinating progressive path us follow AND WE CAN LOOK WITH GREAT PRIDE IN HOW WE ARE RAISING THEIR CHILD hope proud belonging ACADEMY am having chosen its primary officer DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE? According very learned dictionary person member academy Academy Model Aeronautics instance known ACADEMICIAN Now pretty profound should sure give pride boost Now know what am just wish could pronounce it! Hello fellow academicians Howzat sound Eh AND LEST WE THINK WERE PRETTY BIG brag lot being LARGEST SPORTING AVIATION ORGANIZATION IN THE WORLD well over 70000 members WE ARE HOWEVER much larger sporting organization nonaviation AMA NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION membership several times large leaves opening make profound state ment NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCI ATION loaded HOW ABOUT FLYING SITES! midwestern newspaper Ill spare citys name tongue-in-cheek columnist said Youll have excuse chug-holed streets city saving its money build tennis courts APOLOGY TO BUD NOSEN Last month column reported state ment BUD NOSEN relative trend toward so-called giant scale models Nosen manufactures very popular line biggies conversations Bud expressed concern however about use engines over 60 cu displacement Nosens models engineered flown successfully 60 magazine came out extra word slipped quote Bud saying con cerned about bigger engines error Bud concerned should until problem has better studied PERFECTLY NATURAL NAME Some time back top-ranked modeler flying us Chinese origin habit helping other name planes picked clever name fellows new masterpiece never guts enough suggest him name ASIAN FLU BE SELFISH ABOUT YOUR MODELING SAFETY IS SOMETHING THAT YOU OWE YOURSELF INDY 500 DRIVER BUILDS MODELS What does professional race car driver relaxation As write Indianapolis 500 auto race going full speed Hawaiian driver DANNY ONGA IS lead race until engine failed after 145 laps Danny interviewed camera asked Danny what youre racing Danny Ongais prompt answer what everyone else does swim BUILD MODEL AIRPLANES Now isnt what everyone does racing? Ask Danny IM FROM INDY YA KNOW calling attention above profound statement race car driver Danny Ongais thought time confess keep promoting heck out Texas born spent first 25 years life Indianapolis have avid Indy 500 fan since August1978 59 An employee snaps picture AMA President Johnny Clemens bringing usual huge stack Monday morning mail post office Note 38-year-old Curtiss Flying Boat folks took race age 5 hid den under laprobe floor back seat folks Model Ford first job Speedway painting Men Women little white build ings infield mortified such degrading job lettering outhouses! Until boss convinced important assignment Speedway said Therell about 250000 people weekend what didnt know little building go John ny efforts might stop 250000 person riot little lesson boss taught about painting outhouses has paid off rest life simply pointed out menial job should done best know because dont know might guided aided work Indy 500 roots go much deeper grandfather Dads father drove very first 500 relief driver Frank Fox Pope-Hartford racer finished race another relief driver race may have heard name well known aviation circles Eddie Rickenbacker Both relief drivers names may found listed sta tistics 1911 500 page 119 book Indianapolis 500 produced Lyle Engel editors Auto Racing Maga zine Rickenbacker VIP guest airshow MCd later mentioned important felt aeromodeling total picture of aviation small world taught fly ancient Cub H Wier Cook ace Rickenbackers 94th Aero Pursuit Squadron during World War Indianapo lis Municipal Airport named after Cook air school SALUTE TO WONDERFUL COUPLE cover June 1978 issue Model Airplane News magazine featured CARL BETH GOLDBERG ROY CLARK bringing together best two worlds aeromodeling country music entertaining occasion salute Carls 50th year anniversary model aviation saw picture smiled big grin because no nicer couple modeling world Goldbergs hope Roy Clark enjoyed flying model planes Walt Schroder Bill Bennetts Tournament Champions much enjoy him entertainer Please note Carl Goldberg just cant get away modeling MAN cover still showing interest RC Roy Clark! THIS APPROACH IS COMPLETELY WRONG! Much can accomplished individu al AMA member has valid cause constructive purpose member needs simply plead case proper manner machinery has set up PER THE AMA BY-LAWS will see matter gets full proper attention thing triggered letter appointed AMA Associate Vice Pres ident letter almost unbelievable AMA officer its lack homework proper procedure letter primarily regard AMA insurance matters let ter predicated another enclosed letter another AMA member insur ance agent insurance agents letter regard group life insurance policy recent ly offered AMA members letter has val id basis submitted AMA Asso ciate VP would have better sent members District Vice President point Associate VP wrote highly indig nant accusive two-page letter addressed Executive Council copies sent model magazine pi3lishers things wrong approach first two-page tirade about Group Life Insurance insurance agent AMA member written letter about about AMAs individual member lia bility insurance flying second error trying generate outside pressure very organization appointed serve accepted appointment should have accepted responsibility follow AMAs by-laws help Execu tive Council make decisions Executive Council Academy Model Aeronautics has elected BY YOU THE MEMBER SHIP will make decisions policy per by-laws Executive Council AMA highly intelligent group 15 per sons information EXCEL LENT TRACK RECORD RC BOMBERS AT NEW TOKYO AIRPORT An item PAUL HARVEYS broadcast May 16th started out like JOHNNY CLEMENS RC MODELERS. HEAR THIS letin went say local radicals opposed new airport TOKYO JAPAN have vowed prevent new airport functioning Paul calling attention rad icals trying use radio controlled model airplanes CARRYING HOMEMADE BOMBS damage airport Countermeasures used Japanese government setting up 18 powerful radios nine frequencies jam RC transmission Since Mr Harvey enthusiastic RC fli er himself AMA No 52197 made per sonal observation jamming going bombers might easily bomb selves! Right now Paul Harvey much same boat jammed-full sched ules negate pursuit model building flying passions well remember two Christmases ago Paul told going have sit down Angel Mrs Harvey figure out ways means trimming heavy schedule Since time has TRIPLED burden personal ap pearances see Paul run same kind fuel nervous energy both feel some little bit good can old world gotta feature Pauls broadcasts known Rest Story Someday would like turn tables Paul tell rest story Pauls help encour agement thought terminally ill about five years ago fortunate enough hear broadcasts listen ing great American great guy re spected fellow member Academy Model Aeronautics AND BY THE WAY think inflation has strangle hold billfold Paul Harvey mentioned mornings broadcast hotel room new Tokyo Airport costs $100 cab ride airport Tokyo $53 have no yen go prices JEWEL OF PHILOSOPHY hope youve noticed very few old damn fools RC SAILPLANE SYMPOSIUM IN ITALY mail just brought announcement SYMPOSIUM ON DESIGN OF R/C SAILPLANES Aero-Club Vergiate Italy October 1st 1978 program follows 0900 hrs-Opening Introduction 1300Lunch Vergiate Aerodrome Restau rant 1430-Questions answers open dis cussion 1 730-Closing Fee 15000 Lire Papers invited RC glider en thusiasts over world Papers English French German Italian papers will translated English bound book free distribution authors symposium participants sale others Title brief outline paper must submitted organ izers July 31st copy complete paper drawings other attachments must hands organizers before opening Symposium Interested people should contact Mr FRANCO PIANTANIDA Via Alberta da Somma 42 21019 SOMMA LOMBARDO Varese ITALY Papers have already announced Belgium England Italy Since ACADEMY Model Aeronau tics interprets mean LEARNED SOCI ETY FORMED FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF ARTS OR SCIENCES about learned US glider guiders participating Symposium! POPULAR RECIPE FROM POPLAR BLUFF always pleasant see ladies volve themselves husbands hobby lives SEMO-FLIER newsletter FREELANCER RCCLUB PoplarBluff MO editor Bobby Baker includes column wives Club president ROBERT STAG NERs wife CAROLYN wrote charming col umn told gettinga recipe book must have written wino said recipe called some kind wine said prepared dish crockpot called two pounds chick en carrots onion celeryand spices stewed white wine Carolyn reports delicious THE HAPPIEST CHICKEN ever eaten! Perhaps Carolyn would share recipe HAPPY CHICKEN you dropped note Stagners live 1838 Seifert Dr Poplar Bluff MO 63901 other clubs might want exchange newsletters Freelancers RC Club too WISE AND FRIENDLY GESTURE STEVE TISCHLER secretary editor BARNSTORMERS Portland OR May issue Barnstormer News item smacking friendliness pride read Barnstormer name tags will ready new members next meeting proud club Wear name tag ever fly GREAT IDEA New friends mean still fun PROFOUND BIT OF PHILOSOPHY OUR FUTURE IS SHAPED BY OUR PAST Since obvious seems would wise us very careful what past ******all now****** 60 Model Aviation INSURANCE COSTS Cont pg 59 same company provided liability coverage 1977 offered renew 1978 includes first two months 1977 rate increase over $150000 Fortunately AMA able obtain coverage anoth er company about $50000 less assuming about 70000 members 78 Its too early know what 1979 costs will could easily go higher lot previous policy terminated end February full year 1978 rate would $177500 71000 x $250 minimum amount AMA will probably have pay 1979 depends claim record 78 its minor may able hold price line can expect pay Its sel lers markettheres little choice almost no alternatives best can mini mize claims means atten tion safety neededmore ever foreto help avoid further cost increases ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS FINANCIAL STATEMENT YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31 1977 INCOME AND EXPENSE Actual 1977 Budget 1978 EXPENSE Actual 1977 Memberships JrISr @ $3 I/S @ $5-77/$6-78 Jr/Sr @ $10 Open Family @ $10 Op $12-77/$13-78 Open @ $17 Booster @ $5 Less Partial Credit Number 8618 $ 588 2041 915 22867 31435 136 Total Memberships66600 Life Membership Club Insurance Sanction Insurance Sanctions FAI Stamps M/A Adv & Dir Sales Supply Sales-Net Film Rental Miscellaneous Contributions Interest Income Amount Number 2585400 6693 $ 295000 243 2041000 1968 915000 1540 27440400 14112 53439500 46474 80600136 822500 $85974400 71166 235000 3509545 132550 463150 81 8500 10211826 795180 115900 189266 35563 2583681 Amount 2007900 145800 1968000 1540000 18345600 79005800 80600 800000 $102293700 60000 3720000 150000 463800 850000 10570000 800000 120000 200000 30000 2600000 Total Income$105064561$121857500 Special Projects Transferred Surplus 1977 Nats Loss2434909 1977 RCWC Loss1922873 1977 RCWCTV Prog Exp 4471 Total8687564 *Actual FAI expenses charged against Program Fund 1977 $1928376 Salaries$35289281 Annuity 1241286 Taxes 2356844 Subtotal Rent Telephones Postage Membership Processing Membership Ins $150 Rule Books M/A & Reprints direct costs FAI 62126 xSOc NAA Div Fee md NAR credit Public Relations Awards & Promotions Scholarship Program-net Film Projects Film Library Officer Service Staff Travel Office Supp Stanery Eq Maint Printing Supplies Insurance General Depreciation Legal & Audit Consulting Fees Bad Debts 38887411 2340806 1311200. 3128919 5923297 7007900 770800 27171100 2760850* 2730825 2160340.. 141230 - 87800 2442748 605197 4288523 905532 2454937 729930 875884 832081 857 $ 41970900 1809500 2772100 46552500 2745200 1320000 3200000 6200000 15594600 1 300000 32320000 3106300 3106300 2000000 150000 200000 2200000 320000 4400000 1000000 2720000 830000 1140000 980000 1450000 150000 Total Operation Expense $108819872 32984900 Excess Operating Expense Over Income3755311 27400 BALANCE SHEET Assets Current Assets Cash Checking Accounts$21566109 Petty Cash10362 Cash Savings Accounts48789356 Accounts Receivable owed us Misc Accounts Receivable Advances-Employees Nats Sponsor Pledges-i 977 M/A Advertising Receivables Program Advertising Deferred Charges M/A Future Issue Costs Prepaid Insurance Resale Supplies Inventory Printing & Duplicating Supplies Membership Supplies Other Fixed Assets Furniture & Equipment Less Reserve Depreciation 352059 780246 54000 1332925 17500. 1176382 477967 1440616 187232 4036620 22308 7335778 3379759 Total Assets$84199701 60164775 2474650 84624 148800 174267 1479923 5300 338233 280315 109700 596642 23000 122681 20000 4215959 Liabilities & Net Worth Current Liabilities owe Accounts Payable 5349991 Employees Escrow & Annuity - 5855733 $70365827Deferred Income Membership Dues 1978 Club Charters FAI Stamps etc. ________ 62639425 Funds Scale Team Control Line Indoor Team Program 2536730 FF Team Program RC Soaring Team Program RC Aerobatics Team Program Scholarship Fund Howard McEntee Fund AMA Property Fund Eight-Ball Fund Liberty Bell Air Show Team Program 7341125 AMA-FAI Fund surplus Surplus Balance 1-1-77 adjusted20176148 Net Loss/12 mos-gen 3755311 3956019Nats 2434909 1977 RCWC net loss 2497344 8687564 Total Net Worthjjj54 Total Liabilities & Net Worth$84199701 August 1978 61 INCOME Budget 1978 Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ant DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Asnoine Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeor 405 Mart Street Nahoa NH 03060 Rayeond Giboolear 39 Hh Street Old Toson M 04468 Charles f-f Learoyd PO Boo 425 West Gronoc MA 01472 Al Nocosnik 4 Oeurrly Place NoraIk CT 06860 Georte Parker 7 Paul Dr. Lee MA 01239 A Mike Schindler 5 8014cc Once Leclyard CT 06339 Willian Wilbur 6 La,rel Ace Krsery ME 03904 Yet another Council Meeting has taken place youll reading about proposed dues increase have long time general feeling should cover financial needs within anti cipated membership increases raise dues enough keep us solvent another three four years surplus HAD has gone thataway almost really cant get deficit spending Louie Pascucci has written ask special plug fun-fly Helicopters July 15th 16th Saturday symposium factory reps including Ernie Huber Ron Barker Bob Fish will make flight demonstrations Any helicopter aspirant needs assistance kind will much welcomed symposium no charge Saturday evening buffet also free movies will provided site OMally School Glocester MA Sunday will hoverirg event type contest three classes will prizes trophies 1-2-3 places Novice Intermediate Expert $5 entry fee will charged further details write Louie Pascucci 16 Witham St Glocester MA phone him 617 283-1408 would like have requests like well ad vance display booth getting great deal use now scheduled late August need please call early about three months ahead need much imagetype display keep public thinking about model aviation No times mentioned Heli meet would expect starting both days AM about 9 oclock New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Districg II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BoysideNY 11381 Ansocinte Viee-Presidentn Pete Biandrini 2605 Broadmay Yonkers NY 10705 Dauld Fitield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12065 John Gnigy 6387 Badger Dc. Lockyort NY 14094 Cliff Montylaisir 17 Rotary Dr. Summit NJ 07001 Jack Sannarco 2062 Emerson Ace. Union NJ 07083 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies USAF/EUROPE Box 4067 APO Neee York 09000 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS heartening observe District Meeting concept long last catching other parts country started OURS District II three years ago WRAMS Show past two years have held TWO such meetings per year ie WRAMS Jamboree White Plains New York other SYMPOSIUM CENTRAL NEW YORK MODEL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION Syracuse plan hold still others two annually New Jersey Such gatherings serve useful purposes purposely try skip formalities instead plunge right forthright rap-session members course recognize numerous problems us AMA members faced strive active ly find practical workable solutions such Free sincere discussion order day meetings cli mate mutual understanding good fel lowship prevails throughout feel world would nowhere folks dreamed fancied impossible dream say fan cied because things SEEM im possible accomplishment way dreams highly respected freely discussed meetings sound workable ideas result meetings should run beyond allotted time period because wish hear MUCH MANY can Only listening learn LEARN MUST about hopes aspirations problems feelings members properly represented MY job take seriously outset of meetings distribute several items such questionnaire soliciting suggestions im provement AMA both local general levels statement goals strongly believe shall obliged reach order realize better AMA us current list District II officials com plete titles addresses telephone numbers connection item last mentioned am pleased note Henry Goedkoop capable editor fine newsletter MONMOUTH MODEL AIR PLANE CLUB cited admiration award know Corner column July issue magazine re-printing list officials dis tributed White Planes District II Meet ing February year too admire Henry having cooperated us regard Cake belated opportunity thank him MAD AT TETERBORO wish compliment Bill McClure HACKENSACK VALLEY FLYERS president achieving another FIRST hope certainly beginning long series having put super-super model air show Teterboro Airport New Jersey April 16 1978 Recognition also due GARDEN STATE CIRCLE BURN ERS other groups individuals contributed toward great event Featured show day-long demonstrations RC Control Line model aircraft well remotely-controlled boats competition standpoint events WW Post WW WW 2 Pat tern Biplane Helicopters Stand-Off Scale RC Boats RC Cars Demonstration flights controlled model aircraft made 11 am 1 pm 3 pm Attendance put over 5000 thrilled individuals 10 am display hangar jammed great models various unique de signs As Bill points out made profit gave almost $1000 prize money met costs important 98% came public directly associated hobby made Suburban Pan Am Bendix happy public relations end invited us back next year promised hangar room ramp space other facilities thanks Bill associates great contribution furtherance model aviation District II everywhere because like stone thrown surface water ripples spread out far beyond point im pact certainly regret having able attend show prevented doing virtue Executive Council Meeting Long Beach CA frustrations being AMA VP can place given time means forced pass up meetings contests other events try cover ground well possibly can certain limitations therefore havent visited club lately please bear shall best make am able PORTABLE DISPLAY BOOTH OF DISTRICT II tabletop display booth has certainly making rounds District II has proven very effective means getting modeling messages across public Frank Costello ROXBURY AREA MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB has very kindly volunteered serve coordinator portable booth district require shows etc please communicate directly Frank ad dress 27 Kearney Street Dover NJ 07801 telephone 201-361-1809 As date booth possession Joe Friend Freehold NJ used very successfully recent mall show club MONMOUTH MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB actively participated RHINEBECK CLASSIC197B VERSION MID-HUDSON RCSOCIETYisanoth er District II group duly proud does club contribute mightily advancement model avia tion through very popular WORLD WAR JAMBOREE held fall Rhinebeck NY now Rhinebeck Classics June 24 25 year represents another major step forward same direction very popular well-run meets successful great measure through capable efforts CD Vance Sutton Rhinebeck Clas sics embrace categories aircraft 1919 1937 era such events Barn storming Time Trials according special Rhinebeck Rules site old Rhinebeck Aerodrome just outside Rhinebeck NY operated Cole Palen also very good friend model aviation hope could make Rhinebeck Classic too will able make 1978 WW Jamboree Septem ber Consult Contest Calendar mag 62 Model Aviation azine concerning exact date soon information shall have published doing will assure yourself fam ily two terrific weekends very beautiful part country GEAR UP AND LOCKEDIII Ohm sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahn Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vce-Pnenidents Joe Eiben 5192 Edenhorst Lynharsl OH 44124 Francis Floharty 504 21st Sr. VennaWV 26101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadowbrook Sr Dad PA 19087 Edward Wisser 1521 Sarrrms Sr McKeesporn PA 15131 Hey District llIers report month overdue since either mailed too late mail ran slow something Well anyhow Council Meeting held Long Beach CA Conveniently MAC Show just next door Convention Center Long Beach stayed Council Meet ing board Queen Mary teresting experience itself No expen sive other motel accommodations quite different As usual met day cut little shorter usual fatigue factor took its toll important items covered concern modelers decision dues increase absolutely inevit able due inflation much increased surance costs also have holding line six years has eaten cash reserve would have strictly red next year dues increase formula finally approved after much discus sion $25 Open includes magazine $17 family option additional Open member $750 Seniors $5 Juniors still represents great bargain considering very excellent magazine insurance coverage large number other items cov ered wont discuss except proposed merger Lower Michigan out District VII District Ill No action taken affected VPs instructed pulse districts get further feedback resolution issue next Council Meeting Essentially guys gals Lower Michigan want join District III cause strong ties III particularly regard competition matters both RC CL So chance voice opinion Well find out reads col umn What thinknegative positive Ill vote next Council Meeting ba sis response Please address thoughts home address 1101 E Rahn Rd Dayton OH 45429 Some items will coming up next Council Meeting include BIG air planes appearing greater numbers What think about Are greater hazard should regulated would place limits Received note Jim Gaffrey about formation new Soaring Club N Ridgeville Ohio may contacted 6007 Cornell Blvd N RidgevilleOhio 44039 seems Northern Ohio Soaring Society now has about 19 members fly Park Board property nice thing about ar rangement Park Board happy have mow area letter Tom Markland flies guys Cincinnati inquires about AMA selling insurance think refer ring recent group insurance proposal offered outside insurer like other group insurance plan definitely being sold AMA Looks like bargain Also information try swer mail sometimes letter may slip through crack dont discouraged Let assure others easy task catering need and/or gripe modeler Theres profound truth Ive learned since taking non-salary job that AMA certainly perfect can bet tries damn hard serve majority modeler needs best way possible received report Associate VP Joe Eiben years National Model Plane Show held Cleveland area Joe reports entry categories almost 600 largest ever As matter interest over Delaware rict Columbia land h Carolina IVVirninia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Loaham MD 20801 Aveociate Vinn-Presidennn Chariot Foreman 609 Pnhite Rd. Mechanicroille VA 23111 V Sill Helms 800 Tynola Road Charlotte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wiltrrinnton DC 19809 John Preston 7012 Elora Coars Falls Charch VA 22042 Rassell Sanduslsy 1122 Plaza Circle Joppa MD 21085 Paul Yacobacci 6408 Winthrop Dr. Fayerreaille NC 28301 Council reviewed several hours unsettling financial data 1976 1977 1978 1979 escalation felt seriously lifestyles has course affected whole Academy operation rising costs commodity service marketplace overall disinte gration values used 10 years ago judicial system hascaused insurance picture jump out focus completely off-screen old news Youve heard much sensibilities jaded Read news magazines sides lives seem closing us President brother famous beerdrinker asks unions hold line wage increases jawbones industry hold line price increases federal budget goes up beyond dreams men just generation gone numbers Im mak ing money Ive ever made Im cutting costs way possible cant keep up rising tide increases Sales tax goes up broadened cut deeply Newspapers talk about costof-living increases terms two perhaps five percent changes see look like 30 40% Council session voted increase dues could pin down precisepast four years total entries have 556 506 585 594 Joes figures show decline total number grade school entries well Control Line As expected total Radio entries over four years has about doubled Free Flight Con trol Line entries have decreased Joes report listed 190 winners Out almost 200 awards offered show offers something strong its appeal young sters Joe Cohorts congratu lated magnificent effort just hope business doesnt interfere again can make show next year Incidently have appreciated council advice have gotten several occa sions year four Associate VPs would like remind folks out holding shows various kinds VP has AMA display available shows Just let know needs dis play moment middle three stops PA will close report bit bad news Jim Slater RC Contest Coordinator District III has contracted partial paraly sis resulting bout virus Mount Carmel Hospital Columbus OH Im sure would appreciate card note modeling friends ly amount would job What can about five-year planning cannot guess what next six months will Experts seem agree financial magazines will keep going bad until goes worse cant agree timing severity thing seems certain charged responsibility future planning rather large organization must opt security growth same time keep up must grow change create new ways solve problems must keep financial security allow us options change cannot suggest way us voter median mass bill-payers work solve worlds biggest problem So insidious inroads have made day-to-day pocketbooks personal free doms seems no way back plus side Academy ganization efficient growing efficient month new systems energies used Planning new er ways serve members reaching modelers has never ably done dedicated people doing now ever before get whole act straight Council has no desire count good must concern itself im provement guys out faced prob lems may specifically different generally similar Youve made decisions maybe some working see something organization dont just cri tique suggest solutions pot can use some stirring dialogue developing least District IV concerning Pattern Scale judging situation reported last month group forming hopes organizing judging situation Just received groups formal proposal plans reprinted below received cppy Scale August1978 63 judges reaction proposal Ill clude edification pen reactions send either Howard Crispin Jr John Preston myself Ad dresses below Academy Model Aeronautics District IV Proposal Judges Howard Crispin Jr 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottsville VA 22901 Due lack working national judg ing organization responsive regional needs following proposal being circulated Clubs within AMA District IV involved Pattern Scale Sport biplane competition especially asked give proposal con sideration response may ultimate answer should provide means working towards goal fair know ledgeable competent judging 1 Create regional organization initially AMA District IV will provide basis scheduling coordinating judges accor dance contest schedule within AMA District IV successful would worth expand other AMA Districts en courage districts form own judging groups respect item three con sideration should given least com munication between AMA Districts 2 Organize such manner utilize judges equitable basis Provide adequate coverage overworking few individu als during competition season 3 Provide means training personnel high levels competence skill require ment would provide judges familiar Pattern Scale Sport biplane rules aircraft characteristics flight capabilities requires periodic seminars areas district well entire district would desirable utilize Model Aviation forum discussion other needs organization can no doubt ar ranged seminars should set up pro vide discussion demonstrations practice sessions 4 Encourage contest directors fliers clubs recognize effort judges encourage capable people become judges several aspects considered am sure have contests much thank extended judges end two three hard days work small part encouragement aspect greatest need people capable willing encourage USPJA functional suggested following action taken Response quite good locally approval endorse ment forthcoming USPJA time suggested competition club recruit two people know ledgeable willing work judges people would subsidized club some mannerpayment AMA dues club dues portion thereof return two individuals would have certain commitments club Districts coordinator District would assign people minimum two meets yearone would club-sanctioned competition other away away would scheduled near individuals home base possible would occasional trips some greater distances should contest requirements requiring substan tial number judges days high transportation costs would desirable provide some reimbursement judges away home An adequate judging staff could formed manner Judges would expected attend occasional scheduled sem inars proposal would require co operation concerned would desirable have some plans finalized order have formal endorsement District IV meeting August does provide full usage 1978 hope fully start can made 1978 District IV organization will fully function al 1979 Response John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Dear Howard response Proposal Judges discussed April meeting RCCVA now circulating known competition clubs District IV have following comments 1 I am strongly favor regional organi zation improve both availability quality judges past experiences USPJA appears so-called national organization responsive needs its members District IV 2 I believe practical ex pect single group judges become skilled judging Pattern Scale Sport bi plane events say because feel majority Scale enthusiasts myself includ ed prospective judges might expected appear have sufficient terest Pattern flying want judge event also same may also apply Pat tern fliers regard judging Scale contest contest both Pattern Scale events perhaps Sport biplane scheduled necessary have different judges event order give ac tive judges break duties should add past experiences judging confined Pattern Scale cannot fer constructive comments Sport biplane event 3 I believe idea recruiting two people competition club good expect travel other clubs have no affiliation act judges will met much en thusiasm have already asked such vol unteers NVRC response overwhelming its absence As alter native would suggest representative competition category should re cruited club planning AMA com petition event people would encour aged attend training sessions etc would responsible training judges own club turn would judge clubs contests other words club judging reps would ensure judging standards contests held clubs con form standards established Dis trict IV organization would willing volunteer services act Scale judging repre sentative either orboth clubs DCRC NVRC am member 4 Some effort should made tie District IV judging organization USPJA feel necessary order maintain uniform national standards judging various events USPJA does respond effort least tried Hope comments some use Howard Sincerely John D Preston Alabama ida gia issippi to Rica V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeilI District V Vice-Presideot 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham Al 35205 Associate Vice-Pridento John Bryson 400 Council Cr P0 Boa 1355 Tupelo MS 38801 Richard E Jackson 107 White Blod Scvveroillr SC 29483 chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Colavbus GA 31904 Arvhcr Johnson 932 Bnyri Dr. Deiray Beach FL 33444 Jim Larhin 3252 Monte dOre Once Hoover AL 35216 Luis Rodi9vez C-tO 5th St Bet. Villa Rica Bavamon Puerto Rico 00619 John Workman 5321 Over-ton Road Nashville TN 37220 Have noticed much bigger model planes getting isa 29 pound 10 foot CessISW 15-year-old Todd Baker poses re cently completed Sig Kadet plane flies beautifully Todd lives Helena AL constantly encouraged prompted understanding father Dr Henry Baker way twig bentthe tree grows Todd will top flier days pic ture taken Grayson Valley field 64 Model Aviation Al LflallToux secretary c rasco Model Pilots Odessa FL sent snap Mr Paul Flow two-engine cutie almost InIJILLUIC WdS eaen oig air snow tn Meriolan MS other day L-R jack Neal Harold Watson Hervey Woods posing after flying crowd Bham Aeromodelers Club way several important growing RC clubs Atlanta GA area doing unusu ally good job serving local modelers Mac Hodges newsletter editor lanta area Conley Flyers faithfully sends mn o newnietter month recent contest nere some winners Mike Powers 1st Scale Pop Curtis 1st Star Novice Bob Stewartlst Expert Jerry Bishop 3rd Novice Ray Creasy worst crash Pop Curtis well-known sport flier Georgia belongs several prominent clubs good friend Pop edged Mr Bob Ruther Nashville Quickie 500 took great delight doing Bob good friend also am staying Out Bob doesnt get beat very often folks nois S Indiana ucky oc, VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Aesociate Vice-President Ocord S Ahlberg 734 Acuda Rd. Valparaisg IN 46353 Roger Oeers 729 N 22nd Sn. Onincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stosely Lane Springfield IL 62704 Frank L Hoghes 709 NE 44th Sn. Kansas City MO 641 t6 Edmin Wynn PodI 1640 Meywich Dr. Leoleglon KY 40504 Robert C Stagner 1828 Sole, Or. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip SolInon 3021 Spring Volley Ct. Anderson IN 46011 contests fun flies have rained out blown out far spring Seems have beautiful weather during middle week least weather doesnt bother mall shows managed attend show Peoria IL sponsored Peoria RC Club Peoria Area Wyreflyers Control Line club About 100 models displayed half Control Line models happy meet modelers finally hope see Bob Overmier president Wyreflyers wrote short letter Seems having much fun flying Control Line some RC fliers watching may build some Ukie models Lake County Radio Control Club North Shore Model Boaters held first RC Model Exposition April 29 30 Lakehurst Shopping Center Waukegan IL About 125 airplanes boats cars shown show successful AMA-sanctioned event planned next year David Fulton Chairman sent letter press release about show Steve King sent information about Central Indiana RC Flyers Association Chal lenge restricted fun fly dianapolis area RC clubsand set July 30 trying build annual con test between clubs traveling trophy Sounds like fun have new club Illinois Lisle Aero already have flying site meet second Tuesday Lisle Park District fieldhouse Most members far RC modelers David Cosby Mineral Point MO sent letter some color photos some modelers down club Min eral Area RC Society fly Washington County Airport Potosi MO have 3000-foot runway anyone wants fly David Gary Griffith missed three weekends flying last winter need black white photos col umn sorry cant insert Daves color prints missed last Executive Council Meet ing due death family think first Ive missed about seven years what hear AMA dues have go up first estimated Inflation insur ance really hurting Iowa igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Anenae Muscatine IA 52761 Aesoniane VicePreeiden5g Iarne D Clerk PR 3 Cedar Rapids IA 62401 Frank Morrssry 14100 W Park Ace. New Berlin WI 63151 Tm Price 11287 Soar Sterlint Heights Ml 46078 Wer Robrog 4494 Tanylewood Trail Sr Joseph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Howard Wayne 1706 7th 55. NE Rochester MN 65901 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Rorralos Ml 48174 spent two days April Long Beach CA behalf District VII purpose visit attend Executive Council Meeting April 21 Upon return promptly wrote short report forwarded AVPs District VII AVP ball should have some formation already January meeting voted dues increase probably prematurely insurance costs carrier defined April meeting forced review also total budget AMA 1978 going faced very tough financial squeeze due primarily increased insurance costs 1978 unknown escal ation 1979 provide satisfactory finan cial situation passed dues increase 1979 follows $2500 Open members including magazine $750 Senior mem bers magazine $500 J u niors magazine present surance rate losing money Ju nior Senior member joins 1978 good explanation made Jim Scarboroughs column July issue MA also faced possibility will lose tax exempt status non-profit organization IRS confirms ruling will have increased costs required oper ate pay taxes IRS intends examine non-profit corporations due some problem Maryland involving improper tax exemp tions non-profit group AMA now ap pealing ruling outcome uncer tam Close behind us investigations will AMA AMA ride motorcy cles go doctors know mean complete statement reasoning hind dues increase issue please locate hope can understand Councils action April matter transferring lower Michigan District Ill brought up Council recommendation As result input received prior meeting did try make positive motion have sent questionnaire chartered clubs Michi gan asked input proposal presented AMRCC heard less half clubs Michigan could make positive comments meeting clubs respond can make proposal August meeting Nats Please respond havent already done Speaking Nats would like Lake Charles permanent Nats site peti tion present being circulated AMA chartered clubs Have seen about 1979 Nats Lincoln-Omaha area Contact Vince Mankowski District IX VP myself well very interested com ments Thanks newsletter editors clubs monthly news havent swered am avoiding neg lecting am just buried paperwork dont give up Ill try get note off soon send thoughts AVPs should because serve should doing job Keep informed dont get ac tion let know cant personal profile month because dont have pictures use Next month hope introduce another Dis trict VII team need good guideline flight instruction RC beginners Mil wau kee Flying Electrons newsletter Flypap er excellent April issue Geoff Styles editor 6061 N Bay Ridge Ave Whitefish Bay WI 53217 Ill bet would send copy asked Thanks clubs have sent club patch jacket still has few open spots want send election year President AMA time heard Nominations numbered districts President will made August Nominating Committee meet ing its up make decision head man See Nats Arkansas S Louisiana Menico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankensitip Wichita Falls TX 76308 Ansociare VicePresideons Boec Averill 9117 La Barrarree NE Albcrloerrloe NM 87111 Ned Borne, 523 N Lebanon Sciphor LA 70563 Frank Osborne 18 Mohace N Lintle Rock 72116 Bod Teeny Son 545 Richardson TX 75080 trend contests district up year made Cliff Cloud Climbers contest Benbrook August1978 65 good turnout Dallas RC Club Quickee 500 Mesquite 32 entered flew five fast rounds Pylon races Smith Claeys tied five first place heats Paul took best flight time Paul insisted check out well-used airplane says does have slick fly Quickie 500 Abilene also reported fine crowd flew Novice Pre Novice District VIII AMA tabletop display getting good workout need mall show demonstration whatever contact soon have date Sure dont want disappoint anyone use get back soon can next group can have reports get has getting good response bring ing new AMA club members Remem ber district has display its use hear working well districts Once again year plan district contests Cant make would like meet dont make city contest remem ber Ill LAKE CHARLES NATS get contest please come up introduce yourself have met before come re-introduce self Should go Nats want work events help would appreci ated Naturally event directors pre-selected workers timers count ers tabulators etc can offer services site 1978-79 rule book finally got printed mail should have yours now write HQ let know did get may late contest season will early 1979 Read rules event fly dot book indicates change So read over closely did get disturbing report CD dealt contestant classification rule book very explicit cannot lower classification first filling out required form must also signed district VP have signed yet have asked yet can go upward own can compete higher class cannot compete lower class Also acquire points automatically advance following year Novice Pre-Novice meant get people Pattern So dont scare new ones out event Dont underclass yourself poor sportsmanship could affect own contest So before going contest make sure know what flying what classes going Nats flying CL Stunt might want know Dallas Rounders putting pre-Nats Precision Aerobatics contest July 29-30 will using four PAMPA classes can get entry blank Dallas Round ers 2400 Lovell Dr Mesquite TX 75150 read report last Council Meeting big item change dues structure other items acted have gripe about what done dont sit stew Let hear about expect hear happy So dont hear take satisfied got preview look cover program RC Southwest Champion ships contest Labor Day weekend planning three-day contest Pattern Pylon Scale Helicopter Old Timers Soaring plans Free Flight Control Line contests well under way also format has changed since local clubs have taken over portion South western Chain pionships Coistado as aska h Dakota h Dakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Ymca Mankewski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue NE 68005 Annociate Vce-Prsidensa charles Orannon 2220 Muriposa Olod Casper WY 82601 Gerald Oeneav 6464 S Andes Plane Aarvra co 80016 Man Hansen 1900 Wocorsn SW Huron 5057360 Lornie Kroeber 1764 S 9th Fargo NO 58102 Oscar Olson Otti Maple Omaha NE 68104 Jim OReilly 4760 N Oattin Wichita KS 87220 Coordination majority districts problems stems same source Whether problem representation redistricting host similar issues basic issue contest coordinating numerous examples conflic ting contests situations two local groups competing fliers within outside district Colorado competes District X Arizona fliers Wichita ri vals Texas Oklahoma fliers Sioux City Des Moines bat heads Fargo Sioux Falls entrants Nebraska Muscatine IA vs Lincoln NE Springfield MO vs Oma ha NE etc etc list almost endless Everyone agrees problem What AMA going about answer actually what AMA going much going about AMA member District IX should first request demand neces sary licensed Contest Director club start coordinating first step can take simple Contest Director club should send now contest coordinators inexpen sive lOc postcard information card should include date traditional con tests years has held held type contest events scheduled ie RC Pattern CL Rac ing entrants normally come information will used co ordinators sanctioning contests 1979 will send traditional dates comes list neighboring district coordina tors before first year help pro tect contests planning make effort work neighbors help solve mutual problems Contest Directors should respond new coordinators have assured us will approve sanctions conflicts guar antee sanction approval next year initial action must begin now Send coordinator card CLIFF Coordinator Bill Bieda 411 Barker Building Omaha NE 68102 RC Coordinator Travis McGinnis 8027 West 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 group does have traditional date response coordinator should include what plans may have exam ple would like have Pattern meet sometime June contest coordinators have maps population figures clear overlays different categories weeks can help much help Another tip concerning sanction applica tions send application contest coordinator include stamped self-addressed post card coordinator will use card inform immediately contest has granted sanction alert problems may have aware including card will cut down time takes find out about contest make sure request re ceived first place Again cannot stress enough need send now appropriate coordinator formation necessary 1979 put off have waited until now con test season upon us problem present subject interest should highest initiate action Con test Directors should heard As final note groups neighboring Dis trict IX would also like kind infor mation encouraged send District IX co ordinators card FAt Combat Team Selection committee mem ber representing District IX Dave Hermit Jones 662 North Volutsia Wichita KS 67214 Comments questions regarding Combat TSC should sent Dave proud have him act behalf Congrat ulations best wishes Dave District IX hasavacancyonthe Free Flight Contest Board term office least two-year rule cycle 1978-79 names nominations volunteers should sent right away Remember Fargo Denver October district meetings well plan ning stages now going great See Coordination column unusually short things want say will doing hope emphasize need Contest Directors clubs send cards contest dates right now Arzooa uroa ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboroui District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redosds Beach CA 90278 Anooiaoa Vice-Presidentu Robe- Barnes 68-1090 Kono Mai Orion Aiea HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ales Chisolm 1100 West Sham Fresno CA 93711 Ed Hagerlin 2761 N Campbell Acenue Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Betty Stream 3723 Svosnder Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Granqer William 181 Pamnee Street San Marco, CA 92069 recent April Council Meeting took place district pleasure have traipse across nation attend pleased district selected Spring meeting Only Council member unable attend honored presence Vic Powell Executive Director NAA Vic member Council pre sence added lot meeting Associate Vice Presidents Betty Stream also attended two guests District 66 Model Aviation X also present Bev Wisniewski District X FF Contest Board member Joe Norcross First order business sad shape budget brought unexpected ly high insurance rates recently approved $3 dues increase along proposed postal rate increase would barely keep AMA would enable reserve fund built up must remembered paying 1978 insurance rates 1972 dues base Consequently deficit 1978 will large will come directly out reserve line reasoning Council voted increase Open dues $25 year magazine included establish Senior dues $750 Junior rate $500 family rate will $1 700 magazine option Open has deleted Juniors Seniors will have option $8 per year gen eral feeling dues increase should substantial enough cover inflation hedge against another insurance rate increase avoidance another dues increase few years Council Meeting held Long Beach day before MACS trade show opened AMA booth well staffed District X volunteers AMA staff allowed sell patches pins etc allowed sell member ships Im pleased report quite few sold following weekend saw first annu al IMS take place Los Angeles Conven tion Center Once again AMA booth staff stayed over week between shows time allowed sell pins etc Once again Betty Stream daugh ter Suzi Bev Wisniewski daughter-inlaw worked both weekend days show thanks An item might interest District X clubs looking flying site recently caught eye Ive sent newspaper clipping John Worth pertained new California state law holds property owners blame less injuries incurred others using property recreational purposes factor plus AMAs insurance should powerful lever obtaining permission fly private property recently attended meeting San Gabriel Valley Radio Control League meeting conducted President Ed Paige showed film Marvelous Minia tures well received Contact d like attend club meetings have news recently formed RC Sail plane club Bakersfield area name quite mouthfulSouthern San Joaquin Soaring Society have newsletter flying site have flying site theyre work securing second further information contact Bill Ruther ford 3412 Madrid Bakersfield 93301 Northern California AVP Glenn Carter comes following words another club IMAC Everyone model aviation has favorite area interest active Mine RC realistic aerobatic program offered IMACInternational Miniature Aerobatic Club adaptation full-scale IAC Sport Aerobatics flown world wide Originally conceived 1973 Sport Scale biplanes IMAC now offers levels competition biplanes monoplanes designed Aresti aerobatics Dozens IMAC events scheduled year Tournament Champions Las Vegas will use similar format Inter national Champion unlimited class fliers show worth seeing Membership $500 annually information write District X AVP Glenn Carter THE RMALS Alaska o 0 Moetarq en ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Ansociate Voe-Pesident Al Colon, 1607 S oon Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Rn 1 Ron 48 Boadnie MT 59015 Clarence C HaoIrn Ri 5 Ron 18 Coeor dAlene ID 83814 Ed McColloonh 535 E 81 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Reojo 26608 Dover Coin Kent WA 98031 Don zipoy 21418 NE Main Street Redmond WA 98052 number very good flight training programs district good because assist beginner get off right foot well assure help comes someone qualified interested will reserve fora later column plaudits due instructors assist make programs unsung heroes model aviation What will pre sent verbatim report Boeing Hawks program Dave Katagiri architect current program report contains some formation may enhance program first scheduled training program gan May 4th good turnout train ees instructors added bonus good weather New trainees present cluding several will become members order participate program May 10th too wet fly last Wednesday May 17th beautiful day New ships field included Doug Millers Q-TEE Cessna flyingfamily Colleen Frank Snook Darrel Cheshire checked out flew club trainer prepared Larry Shaull Darrell will responsible use trainer trainees intend StageFlight Pattern 1a Oval & Reverse Oval b Figure 8 offset runway 2a Oval & Reverse Oval b Figure 8 offset runway 3Oval upwind leg over runway 4Landing pattern let down final go around 5Landing pattern complete landing 6Takeoff Altitude Ft 300-200 100 100 use trainer should bring some sport fuel BYOF Observations edge runway brings mind difficulty novices have concerning directional control reversal ships fly towards themselves couple ways avoid giving wrong command 1 Always point transmitter antenna direction model flight ship coming toward pilot model should observed over shoulder positioned attitude right left com mand can given confusion control reversal 2 pilot faces model flying ward himself directional commands come reversed Therefore observing model drops wing apply stick com mand direction low wing raise Dont try think right left projecting yourself cockpit air craft takes too much time critical phase learning final landing approach Most frequent first ap proach ends cartwheel maneuver end runway because novice pilot applies wrong directional command aggravates situation apply confusion control reversal situation point time instructor probably grabs transmitter drops excitement technique use during final approach landing point antenna direc tion flight No 1 above simply use directional control stick either push model away pull towards pilot other words forget about right left commands instructors reminded teach trainees good habits concerning functional checks before starting fly use flight pattern avoids tower pits Also instructors should organize flight trainee knows before takeoff what expected transmitter handed over Avoid random flight patterninstead main tain large oval figure eight retrace pass Its good practice approach worked out Dave pro gression should interest Thank Dave Boeing Hawks ma terial Objective Maintain constant altitude track Vary throttle necessary Maintain constant altitude track Vary throttle necessary Maintain constant altitude track Vary throttle necessary Align runway center 100-25 100-0 Climb 100 ft Similar 3 align runway medium throttle final go around Demonstrate ability make straight approach Safe landing After TO orbit enter pattern land 7Simple aerobatics loops Immelman Cuban 8 wing over etc Instructor student choice August1978 67 FLIGHT TRAINING TASKS JUNIO FLIGHT / ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 COMPLETE RESULTS AMA INDOOR POSTAL WINNERS Graham Davitt David Turgeon Joel West RUNNERS-UP Collin DiMago Ian Davitt Mike VanGorder Douglas Carter Hey gang heres whole listing entered heartily congratulate winners top runners-up thanks too go theadults sponsored flying timed sent results Fairwood Flyers Berea Ohio named contest Ceiling Hopper largest contingent fliers too group Great Britain made inter national contest did very nicely selves too taking half top places Rather expert designs flown HL Glider event placings apparently depending age experience Rubber Powered Stick event chosen de sign additional factor exper ienced modelers flying quality Easy Bs Novice Pennyplanes beginners course starting out basic AMA Cubs Contests place modelers get together enjoy thrill flight contestant tries better himself did before well compete other fellow models compared see improvements can made construction designin other words special place special world returned whenever possible ENTRY DEADLINE Entries AMA Outdoor FF Spring Early Bird Postal Contest must received Ed Whitten June 30th Dont late OFFICIAL RESULTS AMA January/February 1978 LING HOPPER Indoor Postal Contest Ages up through 16 unlimited number flights scores adjusted 35 feet 1 Graham Davitt 2 Collin Di liaio Ian Davitt Mike Van Gorder Ichiro Sugioka Joel West Jimmy Schmock Douglas Carter Pam Griffith Paul Dumke Julie Hancy Jon Ehgotz Charlene Avins Kris LBne Kenny Lesher Steve Spence Peter Anderson Paul Smith Mike Clem Vince Marce Steve Martin Andrew Stark Johnny Womack III Jill Rose Chris Norris Jeff Rose Thomas Whiting Dale larsen Rooert Barnett Thomas Hoth tarry Andrews Randell Hayen hark Ferguson Three Best Fliahts Beat Sin1m F1ig 522 603 620 5535 517 4583 340 300 307 306 3 01 249 224 227 226 2 19 2 10 158 2 00 1106 574 1062 35 35 28 254 14 4 24 24 23 119 122 637 x x x x x 321 2 36 2 s6 245 251 1 23 x 2 15 x 2 53 140 x 158 x x 1094 x x x 280 x x x x x x 645 x x x x x 301 319 241 243 217 137 248 x 208 x x 130 x 103 x x 1087 x x x 328 x x x x x x Leeds ENGLAND Los Angeles Calif Leeds ENGLAND Cincinnati Ohio Flushing New York Simsbury Conn Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berca Ohio Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berca Ohio Berea Ohio Arlington Texas Berea Ohio Mansfield Texas Durham ENGLAND Berea Ohio Dallas Texas Berea Ohio Oak Ridge Tennessee East St Louis Mo las Cruces NM South Miami Florida Pompano Beach Fla South Miami Florida Oakland New Jersey Dallas Texas Miami Florida Ft lauderdale Fla Pomoano Beach Fla Hurst Texas New York 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7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 1 David Turgeon Joel West Graham Davitt Douglas Carter Kenny Lesher Jimmy Schmock Julie Hancy Kris Lane Charlene Avins Collin Di Maio Gary Hutchison Sue Kitts Steohenie Bade Steve Soence Rob Latham Jr Jon Ehgotz Cohn OBryan Mike Clafri Steve Dunn Greg Benepe Sean Sweeney Steve Schuff Peter Anderson San Diego Calif Simsbury Connecticut Leeds ENGLAND Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berca Ohio Arlington Texas Berea Ohio Los Angeles Calif Fife SCOTLAND Berea Ohio Berca Ohio Mansfield Texas Fort Worth Texas Berea Ohio Reno Nevada Dallas Texas Rena Nevada Fort Worth Texas Reno Nevada Berea Ohio Durham ENGLAND 240 291 197 172 180 177 169 175 200 167 170 154 138 140 134 120 119 110 124 100 91 226 292 196 167 180 175 166 170 190 165 160 153 135 135 115 105 107 90 96 90 111 x x 200 190 172 172 x 156 x 150 152 x x 123 x x x x x 80 x 466 583 514 397 362 360 352 335 345 390 415 332 330 307 273 275 249 225 226 200 220 190 202 224 35 35 23 23 23 23 214 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1978/08
Page Numbers: 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68
When last membership dues increase went effect 1973 AMA Execu tive Council promised hold line fu ture increases least five years prom ise kept during five years membership grew steadily healthy surplus funds developed fact beginning fifth year 1977 surplus grown just over $200000almost quarter million dollars Yet little over year later surplus cut almost half expected end 1978 surplus would gone story what happened past year half what behind headlines above AMAers will pay lot membership next year Several factors combined 1977 wave warning flag mid-yr say dues increase should considered Inflation alone increasing expenses general ex tent increased membership added costs outpacing increased come item particularmembership surancejumped annual cost about $53000 1976 $70000 1977 AMA Executive Council could see trend early 77 January year ap proved budget anticipated year-end deficit about $50000 Council wasnt too concerned ever since knew reserve surplus funds make up deficit also knew 1977 fifth year since last dues increase necessary increase could made 1978 get income back top expen ses So decision time came early August 77during Council meeting National Championships Californiathe K outlook reassuring no crisis ap parent However trend obvious concern ing income vs expenses Council dis cussed voted proposals dues creases several Council members noted strong mood among constituents dues increase should made long large surplus funds ex isted Executive Director cautioned against view noting surpluswhile seemed largeamounted about 20% current annual budget inflationary situation reserve ex cessive finally voted 1977 Nats meet ing would no dues increase 1978 moment decision seemed okay Unfortunately timing just bit too early way cause mid-August deadline finali zation materials annual membership renewal mailing follow shortly afterabout 70000 renewal packets prepared volume mail requires lead time about six weeks timing about month later different Council vote might have resulted early August too soon know financial report July RC World Championships Springfield OH would turn Out preliminary report indicated loss about $5000 definite bills still picture incom plete Similarly Nats mid-stride too soon know opera tion would turn out although apparent income would lower hoped both situations felt surplus would cover losses no spe cial action required year end picture dramatically different combined World Champs Nats losses developed worse ex pected totalling almost $50000 Thus Council met January consider 78 budget faced obvious ly deteriorating situation looking overall loss 1977 over $80000 prediction close same amount 78 Natsor other special event losses increased basic operating ex penses due inflation made outlook 78 no better 77 Council therefore voted 1979 dues increase provide $3 additional adult AMA member amount seemed safe enough allowing expected large jump membership insurance other costs once again timing unfortu nate true insurance cost 1978 yet available previous coverage due expire shortly insurance com pany yet provided cost figures re newal bid another company yet finalized So Council allowed almost $50000 budget insurance lone compared 77 cost about Model Aviation ended 1977 slightly black net income $70548 total income $38336026 cover total expenses $38265678 income included $281242 membershipsubscrip tions plus $9036126 advertising hob shop sales non-member subscriptions plans sales also $11757 allocation gen eral funds cover magazines provided out charge AMA officers free members mostly Contest Directors expenses cluded $271711 direct costs plus $11094378 allocated costs part HQ overhead apportioned magazine opera tion Thus again 1977 beginning magazine has continued pay itself drain general AMA income magazine staff consists five people salaries paid completely maga zine income addition magazine income covers cost part salaries some people other departments services par tially used magazine dollar per member beforea major increase turned out enough Within month after January Council meeting company providing 77 coverage asked $225000 78 coverage increase about $325 per member almost 400% Meanwhile bid alternate com pany came through $250 per member about $1 75000 year no other choices available latter cost prevailed though about $50000 lower other offer net effect increase 78 expense budget about $30000 increase plus others developed con cerning rent miscellaneous factors pro duced revised 78 budget deficit about $100000almost same amount remaining current surplus Thus Council met again late April year apparent dues increase voted just couple months previous inadequate no reserve fall back 79 needed sure dues income would enough cover expenses also felt necessary begin rebuild reserve especially since inflation showing no real signs abating insurance costs 79 might get worse mood therefore get back situation 73-76 periodmore enough funds cover costs assure August1978 57 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice- Presidents AMA EXECUTIVE COUNCIL EXPANDS MAGAZINE REPORT DUES INCREASE FOR 19 Operating Deficits 77 78 Evaporate Previous Surplus dues increase would hold 79 level just year So went beyond $22 adult rate magazine proposed voted $25 also voted increase dues rate Juniors Seniors Family membersit noted Juniors cost AMA $275 basic insurance costs alone $3 rate publication no longer feasible 1979 Junior will pay $5 basic dues Senior will pay $750 either wishes magazine cost will $8 additional Family members second adult AMA member family will pay $17 $25 less maga zine cost same time Council voted clude magazine automatically adult members except Family members noted currently available option con cerning magazine previously voted dropped 1980 new ac tion merely apply change year earlier consolidate dues change ac tions same year magazine decision noted based fact AMA members choice 78 paid maga zine separately economies would re sult elimination dual publication op erations AMA News Model Aviation increase magazine portion dues increase would minimized pointed out magazine operation paid its own way since its inception mid-75 AMAS NEW LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAM Some AMA members have questioned AMA has added life insurance basic membership liability protection coverage AMA incidentally involved insurance business AMA first membership service organization As such goal serve needs members best can As fundamental service AMA has provided members Comprehensive Gen eral Liability Protection years since 1942 addition AMA several years ago automatically included Accident/Medical cov erage members no extra charge li ability protection serves AMA member injures someone damages someones prop erty flying accident/medical pro gram pays medical bills member injured ability provide such pro tection allows Academy members fly confidence knowing pro tected against suit medical bills acci dent should occur collective bargaining power membership provides purchase strengththe dollars involved substantial Through strength numbers AMA able add surance service offering members theoppor tunity buy low cost term life insurance plan desire no obligation purchase coverageit simply avail able might want take ad vantage Most important AMA curs no expense nor receives profits plan expenses plan re sponsibility Albert H Wohlers & Company including materials addressing postage initial mailings promotional ex penses firm assisted AMA operated within its own budget currently based $7 per member 79 magazine will continue op erate within its own budget based $8 per member Thus $1 $8 1979 adult member dues increase will go magazine $8 very low subscription rate considerably less AMA members non-members less other maga zine comparable size quality meantime noted about $25000 magazine credits claimed AMA members 1975 offered refunds unfulfilled subscriptions part 76-77 surplus general funds thus magazine helped pro long time between previous new dues increase AMA Executive Council taking bold new dues action 79 looking renewal situation developed af ter 1973 dues increase extra funds available AMA made tremendous strides following five-year period particularly area public relations progress FCC FAA concerning model avi ation same situation repeats early 1980s can greatest period ofAMA pro gress yetthe basic theme behind Execu tive Councils action has develop strengthen AMA could rath er less continue growth past 10 years way goal 100000 members 1990 getting its current membership liability cover age effective first March 1978 through efforts AMA able save $53000 annual cost current coverage compared cost renewing coverage through previous insurance com pany Previously same company offered provide life insurance program mem bers no cost AMA program studied approved 1977 AMA Executive Council supplemental op tional benefit members Meantime AMA members have applied life insurance coverage have indicated AMA should have offered Thus appears plan has well-received enough members justify program short AMA mem bers have benefitted savings liabil ity accident/medical coverage have taken advantage life insurance op tion cost having incurred AMA Therefore life insurance program bonus benefit AMA membership costs borne choose participate CAMPING AND FAMILY DORMS AGAIN AT NATS 75 Nats families enjoyed unique facilities McNeese State University Lake Charles Louisiana took advantage special family suites groups couples families consisting just hus band wifesuch couple plus children couple plus other adults children special family suites include four small roomseach two single bedsplus sitting room utility room multiple-person bathroom including several sinks showers commodes family suite rate $8 per person 16 overno charge children under 16 example suite two adults two children under 16 rents total $16 per night suite being shared two couples rents $32 per night etc dormitories McNeese State University approximate ly four miles southwest Chennault Air Base reservations use dormitories must made through AMA either through advance entry mail Nats headquarters air base No priority system necessary ex cept families children will receive pre ference ample room other anticipated users dormitory space Advance reservation payment mail recom mended however refunds will made space used $5 key deposit will required refundable checkout individuals couples dorm rooms available $5 per person per night two room $8 per night room Camping Site tents trailers overnight motor home recreational vehicle parking whether camp site other au thorized parking area $10 charge per site covers complete Nats per iod number persons camp ing party will no refund unused days camping fee must paid advance upon arrival no electrical power individual campsites camp area cludes portable toilets No priority system campsites available Additional camping available door site Burton Coliseum about five miles south Chennault Air Basewhere Nats events will held cost will $5 per night payable AMA electrical water hookups available no sewage dumping facilities Trailer camper parking shade tents also will possible Indoor site Restrooms also available motel other camping information write AMA HQ check appropriate box entry form Entry forms mailed prior June 1 76 77 Nats contestants dead line advance mail entry postmark date July 3rd dont have entry form June 15 assuming want please advise AMA l-IQ immediately deadline will missedlate entry expensive TIlE RISING COST OF INSURANCE Up until few years ago cost AMA providing liability protection AMA mem bers relatively low averaging about SOc per member recently cost has creased major jumps actually triple 1978 annual totals recent years 197451900 members 197553900 197662500 197766600 1978 est71000 $ 24800 24800 37210 46000 156000 Note These figures include cost AMAs supplementary accident coverage originallyand stillcosts 25c per mem ber should also noted 1978 cost Continued page 61 58 Model Aviation 4id24 7 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 4 * * * 44 * 4 - * ** 4*4 * ** *** *44* * *4* ** * ** ** *4*4*4 *44* ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** *4 President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMSNS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 JOIN CLUB TO IMPROVE Toledo new AMA member confided since joining club learning aerodynamics much faster said still couldnt fly worth damn least now knew HOW AMA PRESIDENT SPENDS HIS TIME WELL CERTAINLY NOT BUILDING MODEL PLANES AMA members have consuming desire gain title AMA President would well study photo top column photo taken employee entered door hobby shop Monday morning mail about 70 80 pieces mail handle about 80% being AMA mail am obliged open read handle contents will also obligated respond much often entire mornings work simply open read mail AND THIS HAPPENS EVERY DAY AMA President does get paid nor does have staff aid him AMA desk dining room table home must cleared off least twice day Filing nightmare top still must earn living Are SURE want AMA President? WHATS IN NAMEACADEMY Ever wonder just call ourselves group THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERO NAUTICS Since have around since baby days AMA have long tried find simple statement have banded together Also willing eager pay dues privilege joining hands lap dictionary feel sums up pretty well reads ACADEMY LEARNED SOCIETY FORMED FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF ARTS OR SCIENCES original intent object organizers AMA reason unique name chosen course AMA became additional things services enthusiasts joined broader needs developed Are serving original purpose name ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS demanded ABSOLUTELY proof success advancing SCIENCE aeronautics very evident progress first hand-thrown glider todays sophisticated powered remotely controlled aircraft models have become extension minds having put bodies inside flying device dare think have developed model aeronautics ART gaze upon superb workmanship skill create beauty some sophisticated scale min iatures peoplecarrying large aircraft background Please assured AMA living up handsome manner intent hope AMAs founding fathers have gone far beyond fondest dreams conceived fascinating progressive path us follow AND WE CAN LOOK WITH GREAT PRIDE IN HOW WE ARE RAISING THEIR CHILD hope proud belonging ACADEMY am having chosen its primary officer DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE? According very learned dictionary person member academy Academy Model Aeronautics instance known ACADEMICIAN Now pretty profound should sure give pride boost Now know what am just wish could pronounce it! Hello fellow academicians Howzat sound Eh AND LEST WE THINK WERE PRETTY BIG brag lot being LARGEST SPORTING AVIATION ORGANIZATION IN THE WORLD well over 70000 members WE ARE HOWEVER much larger sporting organization nonaviation AMA NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION membership several times large leaves opening make profound state ment NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCI ATION loaded HOW ABOUT FLYING SITES! midwestern newspaper Ill spare citys name tongue-in-cheek columnist said Youll have excuse chug-holed streets city saving its money build tennis courts APOLOGY TO BUD NOSEN Last month column reported state ment BUD NOSEN relative trend toward so-called giant scale models Nosen manufactures very popular line biggies conversations Bud expressed concern however about use engines over 60 cu displacement Nosens models engineered flown successfully 60 magazine came out extra word slipped quote Bud saying con cerned about bigger engines error Bud concerned should until problem has better studied PERFECTLY NATURAL NAME Some time back top-ranked modeler flying us Chinese origin habit helping other name planes picked clever name fellows new masterpiece never guts enough suggest him name ASIAN FLU BE SELFISH ABOUT YOUR MODELING SAFETY IS SOMETHING THAT YOU OWE YOURSELF INDY 500 DRIVER BUILDS MODELS What does professional race car driver relaxation As write Indianapolis 500 auto race going full speed Hawaiian driver DANNY ONGA IS lead race until engine failed after 145 laps Danny interviewed camera asked Danny what youre racing Danny Ongais prompt answer what everyone else does swim BUILD MODEL AIRPLANES Now isnt what everyone does racing? Ask Danny IM FROM INDY YA KNOW calling attention above profound statement race car driver Danny Ongais thought time confess keep promoting heck out Texas born spent first 25 years life Indianapolis have avid Indy 500 fan since August1978 59 An employee snaps picture AMA President Johnny Clemens bringing usual huge stack Monday morning mail post office Note 38-year-old Curtiss Flying Boat folks took race age 5 hid den under laprobe floor back seat folks Model Ford first job Speedway painting Men Women little white build ings infield mortified such degrading job lettering outhouses! Until boss convinced important assignment Speedway said Therell about 250000 people weekend what didnt know little building go John ny efforts might stop 250000 person riot little lesson boss taught about painting outhouses has paid off rest life simply pointed out menial job should done best know because dont know might guided aided work Indy 500 roots go much deeper grandfather Dads father drove very first 500 relief driver Frank Fox Pope-Hartford racer finished race another relief driver race may have heard name well known aviation circles Eddie Rickenbacker Both relief drivers names may found listed sta tistics 1911 500 page 119 book Indianapolis 500 produced Lyle Engel editors Auto Racing Maga zine Rickenbacker VIP guest airshow MCd later mentioned important felt aeromodeling total picture of aviation small world taught fly ancient Cub H Wier Cook ace Rickenbackers 94th Aero Pursuit Squadron during World War Indianapo lis Municipal Airport named after Cook air school SALUTE TO WONDERFUL COUPLE cover June 1978 issue Model Airplane News magazine featured CARL BETH GOLDBERG ROY CLARK bringing together best two worlds aeromodeling country music entertaining occasion salute Carls 50th year anniversary model aviation saw picture smiled big grin because no nicer couple modeling world Goldbergs hope Roy Clark enjoyed flying model planes Walt Schroder Bill Bennetts Tournament Champions much enjoy him entertainer Please note Carl Goldberg just cant get away modeling MAN cover still showing interest RC Roy Clark! THIS APPROACH IS COMPLETELY WRONG! Much can accomplished individu al AMA member has valid cause constructive purpose member needs simply plead case proper manner machinery has set up PER THE AMA BY-LAWS will see matter gets full proper attention thing triggered letter appointed AMA Associate Vice Pres ident letter almost unbelievable AMA officer its lack homework proper procedure letter primarily regard AMA insurance matters let ter predicated another enclosed letter another AMA member insur ance agent insurance agents letter regard group life insurance policy recent ly offered AMA members letter has val id basis submitted AMA Asso ciate VP would have better sent members District Vice President point Associate VP wrote highly indig nant accusive two-page letter addressed Executive Council copies sent model magazine pi3lishers things wrong approach first two-page tirade about Group Life Insurance insurance agent AMA member written letter about about AMAs individual member lia bility insurance flying second error trying generate outside pressure very organization appointed serve accepted appointment should have accepted responsibility follow AMAs by-laws help Execu tive Council make decisions Executive Council Academy Model Aeronautics has elected BY YOU THE MEMBER SHIP will make decisions policy per by-laws Executive Council AMA highly intelligent group 15 per sons information EXCEL LENT TRACK RECORD RC BOMBERS AT NEW TOKYO AIRPORT An item PAUL HARVEYS broadcast May 16th started out like JOHNNY CLEMENS RC MODELERS. HEAR THIS letin went say local radicals opposed new airport TOKYO JAPAN have vowed prevent new airport functioning Paul calling attention rad icals trying use radio controlled model airplanes CARRYING HOMEMADE BOMBS damage airport Countermeasures used Japanese government setting up 18 powerful radios nine frequencies jam RC transmission Since Mr Harvey enthusiastic RC fli er himself AMA No 52197 made per sonal observation jamming going bombers might easily bomb selves! Right now Paul Harvey much same boat jammed-full sched ules negate pursuit model building flying passions well remember two Christmases ago Paul told going have sit down Angel Mrs Harvey figure out ways means trimming heavy schedule Since time has TRIPLED burden personal ap pearances see Paul run same kind fuel nervous energy both feel some little bit good can old world gotta feature Pauls broadcasts known Rest Story Someday would like turn tables Paul tell rest story Pauls help encour agement thought terminally ill about five years ago fortunate enough hear broadcasts listen ing great American great guy re spected fellow member Academy Model Aeronautics AND BY THE WAY think inflation has strangle hold billfold Paul Harvey mentioned mornings broadcast hotel room new Tokyo Airport costs $100 cab ride airport Tokyo $53 have no yen go prices JEWEL OF PHILOSOPHY hope youve noticed very few old damn fools RC SAILPLANE SYMPOSIUM IN ITALY mail just brought announcement SYMPOSIUM ON DESIGN OF R/C SAILPLANES Aero-Club Vergiate Italy October 1st 1978 program follows 0900 hrs-Opening Introduction 1300Lunch Vergiate Aerodrome Restau rant 1430-Questions answers open dis cussion 1 730-Closing Fee 15000 Lire Papers invited RC glider en thusiasts over world Papers English French German Italian papers will translated English bound book free distribution authors symposium participants sale others Title brief outline paper must submitted organ izers July 31st copy complete paper drawings other attachments must hands organizers before opening Symposium Interested people should contact Mr FRANCO PIANTANIDA Via Alberta da Somma 42 21019 SOMMA LOMBARDO Varese ITALY Papers have already announced Belgium England Italy Since ACADEMY Model Aeronau tics interprets mean LEARNED SOCI ETY FORMED FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF ARTS OR SCIENCES about learned US glider guiders participating Symposium! POPULAR RECIPE FROM POPLAR BLUFF always pleasant see ladies volve themselves husbands hobby lives SEMO-FLIER newsletter FREELANCER RCCLUB PoplarBluff MO editor Bobby Baker includes column wives Club president ROBERT STAG NERs wife CAROLYN wrote charming col umn told gettinga recipe book must have written wino said recipe called some kind wine said prepared dish crockpot called two pounds chick en carrots onion celeryand spices stewed white wine Carolyn reports delicious THE HAPPIEST CHICKEN ever eaten! Perhaps Carolyn would share recipe HAPPY CHICKEN you dropped note Stagners live 1838 Seifert Dr Poplar Bluff MO 63901 other clubs might want exchange newsletters Freelancers RC Club too WISE AND FRIENDLY GESTURE STEVE TISCHLER secretary editor BARNSTORMERS Portland OR May issue Barnstormer News item smacking friendliness pride read Barnstormer name tags will ready new members next meeting proud club Wear name tag ever fly GREAT IDEA New friends mean still fun PROFOUND BIT OF PHILOSOPHY OUR FUTURE IS SHAPED BY OUR PAST Since obvious seems would wise us very careful what past ******all now****** 60 Model Aviation INSURANCE COSTS Cont pg 59 same company provided liability coverage 1977 offered renew 1978 includes first two months 1977 rate increase over $150000 Fortunately AMA able obtain coverage anoth er company about $50000 less assuming about 70000 members 78 Its too early know what 1979 costs will could easily go higher lot previous policy terminated end February full year 1978 rate would $177500 71000 x $250 minimum amount AMA will probably have pay 1979 depends claim record 78 its minor may able hold price line can expect pay Its sel lers markettheres little choice almost no alternatives best can mini mize claims means atten tion safety neededmore ever foreto help avoid further cost increases ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS FINANCIAL STATEMENT YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31 1977 INCOME AND EXPENSE Actual 1977 Budget 1978 EXPENSE Actual 1977 Memberships JrISr @ $3 I/S @ $5-77/$6-78 Jr/Sr @ $10 Open Family @ $10 Op $12-77/$13-78 Open @ $17 Booster @ $5 Less Partial Credit Number 8618 $ 588 2041 915 22867 31435 136 Total Memberships66600 Life Membership Club Insurance Sanction Insurance Sanctions FAI Stamps M/A Adv & Dir Sales Supply Sales-Net Film Rental Miscellaneous Contributions Interest Income Amount Number 2585400 6693 $ 295000 243 2041000 1968 915000 1540 27440400 14112 53439500 46474 80600136 822500 $85974400 71166 235000 3509545 132550 463150 81 8500 10211826 795180 115900 189266 35563 2583681 Amount 2007900 145800 1968000 1540000 18345600 79005800 80600 800000 $102293700 60000 3720000 150000 463800 850000 10570000 800000 120000 200000 30000 2600000 Total Income$105064561$121857500 Special Projects Transferred Surplus 1977 Nats Loss2434909 1977 RCWC Loss1922873 1977 RCWCTV Prog Exp 4471 Total8687564 *Actual FAI expenses charged against Program Fund 1977 $1928376 Salaries$35289281 Annuity 1241286 Taxes 2356844 Subtotal Rent Telephones Postage Membership Processing Membership Ins $150 Rule Books M/A & Reprints direct costs FAI 62126 xSOc NAA Div Fee md NAR credit Public Relations Awards & Promotions Scholarship Program-net Film Projects Film Library Officer Service Staff Travel Office Supp Stanery Eq Maint Printing Supplies Insurance General Depreciation Legal & Audit Consulting Fees Bad Debts 38887411 2340806 1311200. 3128919 5923297 7007900 770800 27171100 2760850* 2730825 2160340.. 141230 - 87800 2442748 605197 4288523 905532 2454937 729930 875884 832081 857 $ 41970900 1809500 2772100 46552500 2745200 1320000 3200000 6200000 15594600 1 300000 32320000 3106300 3106300 2000000 150000 200000 2200000 320000 4400000 1000000 2720000 830000 1140000 980000 1450000 150000 Total Operation Expense $108819872 32984900 Excess Operating Expense Over Income3755311 27400 BALANCE SHEET Assets Current Assets Cash Checking Accounts$21566109 Petty Cash10362 Cash Savings Accounts48789356 Accounts Receivable owed us Misc Accounts Receivable Advances-Employees Nats Sponsor Pledges-i 977 M/A Advertising Receivables Program Advertising Deferred Charges M/A Future Issue Costs Prepaid Insurance Resale Supplies Inventory Printing & Duplicating Supplies Membership Supplies Other Fixed Assets Furniture & Equipment Less Reserve Depreciation 352059 780246 54000 1332925 17500. 1176382 477967 1440616 187232 4036620 22308 7335778 3379759 Total Assets$84199701 60164775 2474650 84624 148800 174267 1479923 5300 338233 280315 109700 596642 23000 122681 20000 4215959 Liabilities & Net Worth Current Liabilities owe Accounts Payable 5349991 Employees Escrow & Annuity - 5855733 $70365827Deferred Income Membership Dues 1978 Club Charters FAI Stamps etc. ________ 62639425 Funds Scale Team Control Line Indoor Team Program 2536730 FF Team Program RC Soaring Team Program RC Aerobatics Team Program Scholarship Fund Howard McEntee Fund AMA Property Fund Eight-Ball Fund Liberty Bell Air Show Team Program 7341125 AMA-FAI Fund surplus Surplus Balance 1-1-77 adjusted20176148 Net Loss/12 mos-gen 3755311 3956019Nats 2434909 1977 RCWC net loss 2497344 8687564 Total Net Worthjjj54 Total Liabilities & Net Worth$84199701 August 1978 61 INCOME Budget 1978 Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ant DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Asnoine Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeor 405 Mart Street Nahoa NH 03060 Rayeond Giboolear 39 Hh Street Old Toson M 04468 Charles f-f Learoyd PO Boo 425 West Gronoc MA 01472 Al Nocosnik 4 Oeurrly Place NoraIk CT 06860 Georte Parker 7 Paul Dr. Lee MA 01239 A Mike Schindler 5 8014cc Once Leclyard CT 06339 Willian Wilbur 6 La,rel Ace Krsery ME 03904 Yet another Council Meeting has taken place youll reading about proposed dues increase have long time general feeling should cover financial needs within anti cipated membership increases raise dues enough keep us solvent another three four years surplus HAD has gone thataway almost really cant get deficit spending Louie Pascucci has written ask special plug fun-fly Helicopters July 15th 16th Saturday symposium factory reps including Ernie Huber Ron Barker Bob Fish will make flight demonstrations Any helicopter aspirant needs assistance kind will much welcomed symposium no charge Saturday evening buffet also free movies will provided site OMally School Glocester MA Sunday will hoverirg event type contest three classes will prizes trophies 1-2-3 places Novice Intermediate Expert $5 entry fee will charged further details write Louie Pascucci 16 Witham St Glocester MA phone him 617 283-1408 would like have requests like well ad vance display booth getting great deal use now scheduled late August need please call early about three months ahead need much imagetype display keep public thinking about model aviation No times mentioned Heli meet would expect starting both days AM about 9 oclock New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Districg II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BoysideNY 11381 Ansocinte Viee-Presidentn Pete Biandrini 2605 Broadmay Yonkers NY 10705 Dauld Fitield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12065 John Gnigy 6387 Badger Dc. Lockyort NY 14094 Cliff Montylaisir 17 Rotary Dr. Summit NJ 07001 Jack Sannarco 2062 Emerson Ace. Union NJ 07083 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies USAF/EUROPE Box 4067 APO Neee York 09000 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS heartening observe District Meeting concept long last catching other parts country started OURS District II three years ago WRAMS Show past two years have held TWO such meetings per year ie WRAMS Jamboree White Plains New York other SYMPOSIUM CENTRAL NEW YORK MODEL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION Syracuse plan hold still others two annually New Jersey Such gatherings serve useful purposes purposely try skip formalities instead plunge right forthright rap-session members course recognize numerous problems us AMA members faced strive active ly find practical workable solutions such Free sincere discussion order day meetings cli mate mutual understanding good fel lowship prevails throughout feel world would nowhere folks dreamed fancied impossible dream say fan cied because things SEEM im possible accomplishment way dreams highly respected freely discussed meetings sound workable ideas result meetings should run beyond allotted time period because wish hear MUCH MANY can Only listening learn LEARN MUST about hopes aspirations problems feelings members properly represented MY job take seriously outset of meetings distribute several items such questionnaire soliciting suggestions im provement AMA both local general levels statement goals strongly believe shall obliged reach order realize better AMA us current list District II officials com plete titles addresses telephone numbers connection item last mentioned am pleased note Henry Goedkoop capable editor fine newsletter MONMOUTH MODEL AIR PLANE CLUB cited admiration award know Corner column July issue magazine re-printing list officials dis tributed White Planes District II Meet ing February year too admire Henry having cooperated us regard Cake belated opportunity thank him MAD AT TETERBORO wish compliment Bill McClure HACKENSACK VALLEY FLYERS president achieving another FIRST hope certainly beginning long series having put super-super model air show Teterboro Airport New Jersey April 16 1978 Recognition also due GARDEN STATE CIRCLE BURN ERS other groups individuals contributed toward great event Featured show day-long demonstrations RC Control Line model aircraft well remotely-controlled boats competition standpoint events WW Post WW WW 2 Pat tern Biplane Helicopters Stand-Off Scale RC Boats RC Cars Demonstration flights controlled model aircraft made 11 am 1 pm 3 pm Attendance put over 5000 thrilled individuals 10 am display hangar jammed great models various unique de signs As Bill points out made profit gave almost $1000 prize money met costs important 98% came public directly associated hobby made Suburban Pan Am Bendix happy public relations end invited us back next year promised hangar room ramp space other facilities thanks Bill associates great contribution furtherance model aviation District II everywhere because like stone thrown surface water ripples spread out far beyond point im pact certainly regret having able attend show prevented doing virtue Executive Council Meeting Long Beach CA frustrations being AMA VP can place given time means forced pass up meetings contests other events try cover ground well possibly can certain limitations therefore havent visited club lately please bear shall best make am able PORTABLE DISPLAY BOOTH OF DISTRICT II tabletop display booth has certainly making rounds District II has proven very effective means getting modeling messages across public Frank Costello ROXBURY AREA MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB has very kindly volunteered serve coordinator portable booth district require shows etc please communicate directly Frank ad dress 27 Kearney Street Dover NJ 07801 telephone 201-361-1809 As date booth possession Joe Friend Freehold NJ used very successfully recent mall show club MONMOUTH MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB actively participated RHINEBECK CLASSIC197B VERSION MID-HUDSON RCSOCIETYisanoth er District II group duly proud does club contribute mightily advancement model avia tion through very popular WORLD WAR JAMBOREE held fall Rhinebeck NY now Rhinebeck Classics June 24 25 year represents another major step forward same direction very popular well-run meets successful great measure through capable efforts CD Vance Sutton Rhinebeck Clas sics embrace categories aircraft 1919 1937 era such events Barn storming Time Trials according special Rhinebeck Rules site old Rhinebeck Aerodrome just outside Rhinebeck NY operated Cole Palen also very good friend model aviation hope could make Rhinebeck Classic too will able make 1978 WW Jamboree Septem ber Consult Contest Calendar mag 62 Model Aviation azine concerning exact date soon information shall have published doing will assure yourself fam ily two terrific weekends very beautiful part country GEAR UP AND LOCKEDIII Ohm sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahn Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vce-Pnenidents Joe Eiben 5192 Edenhorst Lynharsl OH 44124 Francis Floharty 504 21st Sr. VennaWV 26101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadowbrook Sr Dad PA 19087 Edward Wisser 1521 Sarrrms Sr McKeesporn PA 15131 Hey District llIers report month overdue since either mailed too late mail ran slow something Well anyhow Council Meeting held Long Beach CA Conveniently MAC Show just next door Convention Center Long Beach stayed Council Meet ing board Queen Mary teresting experience itself No expen sive other motel accommodations quite different As usual met day cut little shorter usual fatigue factor took its toll important items covered concern modelers decision dues increase absolutely inevit able due inflation much increased surance costs also have holding line six years has eaten cash reserve would have strictly red next year dues increase formula finally approved after much discus sion $25 Open includes magazine $17 family option additional Open member $750 Seniors $5 Juniors still represents great bargain considering very excellent magazine insurance coverage large number other items cov ered wont discuss except proposed merger Lower Michigan out District VII District Ill No action taken affected VPs instructed pulse districts get further feedback resolution issue next Council Meeting Essentially guys gals Lower Michigan want join District III cause strong ties III particularly regard competition matters both RC CL So chance voice opinion Well find out reads col umn What thinknegative positive Ill vote next Council Meeting ba sis response Please address thoughts home address 1101 E Rahn Rd Dayton OH 45429 Some items will coming up next Council Meeting include BIG air planes appearing greater numbers What think about Are greater hazard should regulated would place limits Received note Jim Gaffrey about formation new Soaring Club N Ridgeville Ohio may contacted 6007 Cornell Blvd N RidgevilleOhio 44039 seems Northern Ohio Soaring Society now has about 19 members fly Park Board property nice thing about ar rangement Park Board happy have mow area letter Tom Markland flies guys Cincinnati inquires about AMA selling insurance think refer ring recent group insurance proposal offered outside insurer like other group insurance plan definitely being sold AMA Looks like bargain Also information try swer mail sometimes letter may slip through crack dont discouraged Let assure others easy task catering need and/or gripe modeler Theres profound truth Ive learned since taking non-salary job that AMA certainly perfect can bet tries damn hard serve majority modeler needs best way possible received report Associate VP Joe Eiben years National Model Plane Show held Cleveland area Joe reports entry categories almost 600 largest ever As matter interest over Delaware rict Columbia land h Carolina IVVirninia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Loaham MD 20801 Aveociate Vinn-Presidennn Chariot Foreman 609 Pnhite Rd. Mechanicroille VA 23111 V Sill Helms 800 Tynola Road Charlotte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wiltrrinnton DC 19809 John Preston 7012 Elora Coars Falls Charch VA 22042 Rassell Sanduslsy 1122 Plaza Circle Joppa MD 21085 Paul Yacobacci 6408 Winthrop Dr. Fayerreaille NC 28301 Council reviewed several hours unsettling financial data 1976 1977 1978 1979 escalation felt seriously lifestyles has course affected whole Academy operation rising costs commodity service marketplace overall disinte gration values used 10 years ago judicial system hascaused insurance picture jump out focus completely off-screen old news Youve heard much sensibilities jaded Read news magazines sides lives seem closing us President brother famous beerdrinker asks unions hold line wage increases jawbones industry hold line price increases federal budget goes up beyond dreams men just generation gone numbers Im mak ing money Ive ever made Im cutting costs way possible cant keep up rising tide increases Sales tax goes up broadened cut deeply Newspapers talk about costof-living increases terms two perhaps five percent changes see look like 30 40% Council session voted increase dues could pin down precisepast four years total entries have 556 506 585 594 Joes figures show decline total number grade school entries well Control Line As expected total Radio entries over four years has about doubled Free Flight Con trol Line entries have decreased Joes report listed 190 winners Out almost 200 awards offered show offers something strong its appeal young sters Joe Cohorts congratu lated magnificent effort just hope business doesnt interfere again can make show next year Incidently have appreciated council advice have gotten several occa sions year four Associate VPs would like remind folks out holding shows various kinds VP has AMA display available shows Just let know needs dis play moment middle three stops PA will close report bit bad news Jim Slater RC Contest Coordinator District III has contracted partial paraly sis resulting bout virus Mount Carmel Hospital Columbus OH Im sure would appreciate card note modeling friends ly amount would job What can about five-year planning cannot guess what next six months will Experts seem agree financial magazines will keep going bad until goes worse cant agree timing severity thing seems certain charged responsibility future planning rather large organization must opt security growth same time keep up must grow change create new ways solve problems must keep financial security allow us options change cannot suggest way us voter median mass bill-payers work solve worlds biggest problem So insidious inroads have made day-to-day pocketbooks personal free doms seems no way back plus side Academy ganization efficient growing efficient month new systems energies used Planning new er ways serve members reaching modelers has never ably done dedicated people doing now ever before get whole act straight Council has no desire count good must concern itself im provement guys out faced prob lems may specifically different generally similar Youve made decisions maybe some working see something organization dont just cri tique suggest solutions pot can use some stirring dialogue developing least District IV concerning Pattern Scale judging situation reported last month group forming hopes organizing judging situation Just received groups formal proposal plans reprinted below received cppy Scale August1978 63 judges reaction proposal Ill clude edification pen reactions send either Howard Crispin Jr John Preston myself Ad dresses below Academy Model Aeronautics District IV Proposal Judges Howard Crispin Jr 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottsville VA 22901 Due lack working national judg ing organization responsive regional needs following proposal being circulated Clubs within AMA District IV involved Pattern Scale Sport biplane competition especially asked give proposal con sideration response may ultimate answer should provide means working towards goal fair know ledgeable competent judging 1 Create regional organization initially AMA District IV will provide basis scheduling coordinating judges accor dance contest schedule within AMA District IV successful would worth expand other AMA Districts en courage districts form own judging groups respect item three con sideration should given least com munication between AMA Districts 2 Organize such manner utilize judges equitable basis Provide adequate coverage overworking few individu als during competition season 3 Provide means training personnel high levels competence skill require ment would provide judges familiar Pattern Scale Sport biplane rules aircraft characteristics flight capabilities requires periodic seminars areas district well entire district would desirable utilize Model Aviation forum discussion other needs organization can no doubt ar ranged seminars should set up pro vide discussion demonstrations practice sessions 4 Encourage contest directors fliers clubs recognize effort judges encourage capable people become judges several aspects considered am sure have contests much thank extended judges end two three hard days work small part encouragement aspect greatest need people capable willing encourage USPJA functional suggested following action taken Response quite good locally approval endorse ment forthcoming USPJA time suggested competition club recruit two people know ledgeable willing work judges people would subsidized club some mannerpayment AMA dues club dues portion thereof return two individuals would have certain commitments club Districts coordinator District would assign people minimum two meets yearone would club-sanctioned competition other away away would scheduled near individuals home base possible would occasional trips some greater distances should contest requirements requiring substan tial number judges days high transportation costs would desirable provide some reimbursement judges away home An adequate judging staff could formed manner Judges would expected attend occasional scheduled sem inars proposal would require co operation concerned would desirable have some plans finalized order have formal endorsement District IV meeting August does provide full usage 1978 hope fully start can made 1978 District IV organization will fully function al 1979 Response John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Dear Howard response Proposal Judges discussed April meeting RCCVA now circulating known competition clubs District IV have following comments 1 I am strongly favor regional organi zation improve both availability quality judges past experiences USPJA appears so-called national organization responsive needs its members District IV 2 I believe practical ex pect single group judges become skilled judging Pattern Scale Sport bi plane events say because feel majority Scale enthusiasts myself includ ed prospective judges might expected appear have sufficient terest Pattern flying want judge event also same may also apply Pat tern fliers regard judging Scale contest contest both Pattern Scale events perhaps Sport biplane scheduled necessary have different judges event order give ac tive judges break duties should add past experiences judging confined Pattern Scale cannot fer constructive comments Sport biplane event 3 I believe idea recruiting two people competition club good expect travel other clubs have no affiliation act judges will met much en thusiasm have already asked such vol unteers NVRC response overwhelming its absence As alter native would suggest representative competition category should re cruited club planning AMA com petition event people would encour aged attend training sessions etc would responsible training judges own club turn would judge clubs contests other words club judging reps would ensure judging standards contests held clubs con form standards established Dis trict IV organization would willing volunteer services act Scale judging repre sentative either orboth clubs DCRC NVRC am member 4 Some effort should made tie District IV judging organization USPJA feel necessary order maintain uniform national standards judging various events USPJA does respond effort least tried Hope comments some use Howard Sincerely John D Preston Alabama ida gia issippi to Rica V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeilI District V Vice-Presideot 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham Al 35205 Associate Vice-Pridento John Bryson 400 Council Cr P0 Boa 1355 Tupelo MS 38801 Richard E Jackson 107 White Blod Scvveroillr SC 29483 chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Colavbus GA 31904 Arvhcr Johnson 932 Bnyri Dr. Deiray Beach FL 33444 Jim Larhin 3252 Monte dOre Once Hoover AL 35216 Luis Rodi9vez C-tO 5th St Bet. Villa Rica Bavamon Puerto Rico 00619 John Workman 5321 Over-ton Road Nashville TN 37220 Have noticed much bigger model planes getting isa 29 pound 10 foot CessISW 15-year-old Todd Baker poses re cently completed Sig Kadet plane flies beautifully Todd lives Helena AL constantly encouraged prompted understanding father Dr Henry Baker way twig bentthe tree grows Todd will top flier days pic ture taken Grayson Valley field 64 Model Aviation Al LflallToux secretary c rasco Model Pilots Odessa FL sent snap Mr Paul Flow two-engine cutie almost InIJILLUIC WdS eaen oig air snow tn Meriolan MS other day L-R jack Neal Harold Watson Hervey Woods posing after flying crowd Bham Aeromodelers Club way several important growing RC clubs Atlanta GA area doing unusu ally good job serving local modelers Mac Hodges newsletter editor lanta area Conley Flyers faithfully sends mn o newnietter month recent contest nere some winners Mike Powers 1st Scale Pop Curtis 1st Star Novice Bob Stewartlst Expert Jerry Bishop 3rd Novice Ray Creasy worst crash Pop Curtis well-known sport flier Georgia belongs several prominent clubs good friend Pop edged Mr Bob Ruther Nashville Quickie 500 took great delight doing Bob good friend also am staying Out Bob doesnt get beat very often folks nois S Indiana ucky oc, VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Aesociate Vice-President Ocord S Ahlberg 734 Acuda Rd. Valparaisg IN 46353 Roger Oeers 729 N 22nd Sn. Onincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stosely Lane Springfield IL 62704 Frank L Hoghes 709 NE 44th Sn. Kansas City MO 641 t6 Edmin Wynn PodI 1640 Meywich Dr. Leoleglon KY 40504 Robert C Stagner 1828 Sole, Or. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip SolInon 3021 Spring Volley Ct. Anderson IN 46011 contests fun flies have rained out blown out far spring Seems have beautiful weather during middle week least weather doesnt bother mall shows managed attend show Peoria IL sponsored Peoria RC Club Peoria Area Wyreflyers Control Line club About 100 models displayed half Control Line models happy meet modelers finally hope see Bob Overmier president Wyreflyers wrote short letter Seems having much fun flying Control Line some RC fliers watching may build some Ukie models Lake County Radio Control Club North Shore Model Boaters held first RC Model Exposition April 29 30 Lakehurst Shopping Center Waukegan IL About 125 airplanes boats cars shown show successful AMA-sanctioned event planned next year David Fulton Chairman sent letter press release about show Steve King sent information about Central Indiana RC Flyers Association Chal lenge restricted fun fly dianapolis area RC clubsand set July 30 trying build annual con test between clubs traveling trophy Sounds like fun have new club Illinois Lisle Aero already have flying site meet second Tuesday Lisle Park District fieldhouse Most members far RC modelers David Cosby Mineral Point MO sent letter some color photos some modelers down club Min eral Area RC Society fly Washington County Airport Potosi MO have 3000-foot runway anyone wants fly David Gary Griffith missed three weekends flying last winter need black white photos col umn sorry cant insert Daves color prints missed last Executive Council Meet ing due death family think first Ive missed about seven years what hear AMA dues have go up first estimated Inflation insur ance really hurting Iowa igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Anenae Muscatine IA 52761 Aesoniane VicePreeiden5g Iarne D Clerk PR 3 Cedar Rapids IA 62401 Frank Morrssry 14100 W Park Ace. New Berlin WI 63151 Tm Price 11287 Soar Sterlint Heights Ml 46078 Wer Robrog 4494 Tanylewood Trail Sr Joseph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Howard Wayne 1706 7th 55. NE Rochester MN 65901 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Rorralos Ml 48174 spent two days April Long Beach CA behalf District VII purpose visit attend Executive Council Meeting April 21 Upon return promptly wrote short report forwarded AVPs District VII AVP ball should have some formation already January meeting voted dues increase probably prematurely insurance costs carrier defined April meeting forced review also total budget AMA 1978 going faced very tough financial squeeze due primarily increased insurance costs 1978 unknown escal ation 1979 provide satisfactory finan cial situation passed dues increase 1979 follows $2500 Open members including magazine $750 Senior mem bers magazine $500 J u niors magazine present surance rate losing money Ju nior Senior member joins 1978 good explanation made Jim Scarboroughs column July issue MA also faced possibility will lose tax exempt status non-profit organization IRS confirms ruling will have increased costs required oper ate pay taxes IRS intends examine non-profit corporations due some problem Maryland involving improper tax exemp tions non-profit group AMA now ap pealing ruling outcome uncer tam Close behind us investigations will AMA AMA ride motorcy cles go doctors know mean complete statement reasoning hind dues increase issue please locate hope can understand Councils action April matter transferring lower Michigan District Ill brought up Council recommendation As result input received prior meeting did try make positive motion have sent questionnaire chartered clubs Michi gan asked input proposal presented AMRCC heard less half clubs Michigan could make positive comments meeting clubs respond can make proposal August meeting Nats Please respond havent already done Speaking Nats would like Lake Charles permanent Nats site peti tion present being circulated AMA chartered clubs Have seen about 1979 Nats Lincoln-Omaha area Contact Vince Mankowski District IX VP myself well very interested com ments Thanks newsletter editors clubs monthly news havent swered am avoiding neg lecting am just buried paperwork dont give up Ill try get note off soon send thoughts AVPs should because serve should doing job Keep informed dont get ac tion let know cant personal profile month because dont have pictures use Next month hope introduce another Dis trict VII team need good guideline flight instruction RC beginners Mil wau kee Flying Electrons newsletter Flypap er excellent April issue Geoff Styles editor 6061 N Bay Ridge Ave Whitefish Bay WI 53217 Ill bet would send copy asked Thanks clubs have sent club patch jacket still has few open spots want send election year President AMA time heard Nominations numbered districts President will made August Nominating Committee meet ing its up make decision head man See Nats Arkansas S Louisiana Menico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankensitip Wichita Falls TX 76308 Ansociare VicePresideons Boec Averill 9117 La Barrarree NE Albcrloerrloe NM 87111 Ned Borne, 523 N Lebanon Sciphor LA 70563 Frank Osborne 18 Mohace N Lintle Rock 72116 Bod Teeny Son 545 Richardson TX 75080 trend contests district up year made Cliff Cloud Climbers contest Benbrook August1978 65 good turnout Dallas RC Club Quickee 500 Mesquite 32 entered flew five fast rounds Pylon races Smith Claeys tied five first place heats Paul took best flight time Paul insisted check out well-used airplane says does have slick fly Quickie 500 Abilene also reported fine crowd flew Novice Pre Novice District VIII AMA tabletop display getting good workout need mall show demonstration whatever contact soon have date Sure dont want disappoint anyone use get back soon can next group can have reports get has getting good response bring ing new AMA club members Remem ber district has display its use hear working well districts Once again year plan district contests Cant make would like meet dont make city contest remem ber Ill LAKE CHARLES NATS get contest please come up introduce yourself have met before come re-introduce self Should go Nats want work events help would appreci ated Naturally event directors pre-selected workers timers count ers tabulators etc can offer services site 1978-79 rule book finally got printed mail should have yours now write HQ let know did get may late contest season will early 1979 Read rules event fly dot book indicates change So read over closely did get disturbing report CD dealt contestant classification rule book very explicit cannot lower classification first filling out required form must also signed district VP have signed yet have asked yet can go upward own can compete higher class cannot compete lower class Also acquire points automatically advance following year Novice Pre-Novice meant get people Pattern So dont scare new ones out event Dont underclass yourself poor sportsmanship could affect own contest So before going contest make sure know what flying what classes going Nats flying CL Stunt might want know Dallas Rounders putting pre-Nats Precision Aerobatics contest July 29-30 will using four PAMPA classes can get entry blank Dallas Round ers 2400 Lovell Dr Mesquite TX 75150 read report last Council Meeting big item change dues structure other items acted have gripe about what done dont sit stew Let hear about expect hear happy So dont hear take satisfied got preview look cover program RC Southwest Champion ships contest Labor Day weekend planning three-day contest Pattern Pylon Scale Helicopter Old Timers Soaring plans Free Flight Control Line contests well under way also format has changed since local clubs have taken over portion South western Chain pionships Coistado as aska h Dakota h Dakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Ymca Mankewski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue NE 68005 Annociate Vce-Prsidensa charles Orannon 2220 Muriposa Olod Casper WY 82601 Gerald Oeneav 6464 S Andes Plane Aarvra co 80016 Man Hansen 1900 Wocorsn SW Huron 5057360 Lornie Kroeber 1764 S 9th Fargo NO 58102 Oscar Olson Otti Maple Omaha NE 68104 Jim OReilly 4760 N Oattin Wichita KS 87220 Coordination majority districts problems stems same source Whether problem representation redistricting host similar issues basic issue contest coordinating numerous examples conflic ting contests situations two local groups competing fliers within outside district Colorado competes District X Arizona fliers Wichita ri vals Texas Oklahoma fliers Sioux City Des Moines bat heads Fargo Sioux Falls entrants Nebraska Muscatine IA vs Lincoln NE Springfield MO vs Oma ha NE etc etc list almost endless Everyone agrees problem What AMA going about answer actually what AMA going much going about AMA member District IX should first request demand neces sary licensed Contest Director club start coordinating first step can take simple Contest Director club should send now contest coordinators inexpen sive lOc postcard information card should include date traditional con tests years has held held type contest events scheduled ie RC Pattern CL Rac ing entrants normally come information will used co ordinators sanctioning contests 1979 will send traditional dates comes list neighboring district coordina tors before first year help pro tect contests planning make effort work neighbors help solve mutual problems Contest Directors should respond new coordinators have assured us will approve sanctions conflicts guar antee sanction approval next year initial action must begin now Send coordinator card CLIFF Coordinator Bill Bieda 411 Barker Building Omaha NE 68102 RC Coordinator Travis McGinnis 8027 West 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 group does have traditional date response coordinator should include what plans may have exam ple would like have Pattern meet sometime June contest coordinators have maps population figures clear overlays different categories weeks can help much help Another tip concerning sanction applica tions send application contest coordinator include stamped self-addressed post card coordinator will use card inform immediately contest has granted sanction alert problems may have aware including card will cut down time takes find out about contest make sure request re ceived first place Again cannot stress enough need send now appropriate coordinator formation necessary 1979 put off have waited until now con test season upon us problem present subject interest should highest initiate action Con test Directors should heard As final note groups neighboring Dis trict IX would also like kind infor mation encouraged send District IX co ordinators card FAt Combat Team Selection committee mem ber representing District IX Dave Hermit Jones 662 North Volutsia Wichita KS 67214 Comments questions regarding Combat TSC should sent Dave proud have him act behalf Congrat ulations best wishes Dave District IX hasavacancyonthe Free Flight Contest Board term office least two-year rule cycle 1978-79 names nominations volunteers should sent right away Remember Fargo Denver October district meetings well plan ning stages now going great See Coordination column unusually short things want say will doing hope emphasize need Contest Directors clubs send cards contest dates right now Arzooa uroa ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboroui District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redosds Beach CA 90278 Anooiaoa Vice-Presidentu Robe- Barnes 68-1090 Kono Mai Orion Aiea HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ales Chisolm 1100 West Sham Fresno CA 93711 Ed Hagerlin 2761 N Campbell Acenue Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Betty Stream 3723 Svosnder Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Granqer William 181 Pamnee Street San Marco, CA 92069 recent April Council Meeting took place district pleasure have traipse across nation attend pleased district selected Spring meeting Only Council member unable attend honored presence Vic Powell Executive Director NAA Vic member Council pre sence added lot meeting Associate Vice Presidents Betty Stream also attended two guests District 66 Model Aviation X also present Bev Wisniewski District X FF Contest Board member Joe Norcross First order business sad shape budget brought unexpected ly high insurance rates recently approved $3 dues increase along proposed postal rate increase would barely keep AMA would enable reserve fund built up must remembered paying 1978 insurance rates 1972 dues base Consequently deficit 1978 will large will come directly out reserve line reasoning Council voted increase Open dues $25 year magazine included establish Senior dues $750 Junior rate $500 family rate will $1 700 magazine option Open has deleted Juniors Seniors will have option $8 per year gen eral feeling dues increase should substantial enough cover inflation hedge against another insurance rate increase avoidance another dues increase few years Council Meeting held Long Beach day before MACS trade show opened AMA booth well staffed District X volunteers AMA staff allowed sell patches pins etc allowed sell member ships Im pleased report quite few sold following weekend saw first annu al IMS take place Los Angeles Conven tion Center Once again AMA booth staff stayed over week between shows time allowed sell pins etc Once again Betty Stream daugh ter Suzi Bev Wisniewski daughter-inlaw worked both weekend days show thanks An item might interest District X clubs looking flying site recently caught eye Ive sent newspaper clipping John Worth pertained new California state law holds property owners blame less injuries incurred others using property recreational purposes factor plus AMAs insurance should powerful lever obtaining permission fly private property recently attended meeting San Gabriel Valley Radio Control League meeting conducted President Ed Paige showed film Marvelous Minia tures well received Contact d like attend club meetings have news recently formed RC Sail plane club Bakersfield area name quite mouthfulSouthern San Joaquin Soaring Society have newsletter flying site have flying site theyre work securing second further information contact Bill Ruther ford 3412 Madrid Bakersfield 93301 Northern California AVP Glenn Carter comes following words another club IMAC Everyone model aviation has favorite area interest active Mine RC realistic aerobatic program offered IMACInternational Miniature Aerobatic Club adaptation full-scale IAC Sport Aerobatics flown world wide Originally conceived 1973 Sport Scale biplanes IMAC now offers levels competition biplanes monoplanes designed Aresti aerobatics Dozens IMAC events scheduled year Tournament Champions Las Vegas will use similar format Inter national Champion unlimited class fliers show worth seeing Membership $500 annually information write District X AVP Glenn Carter THE RMALS Alaska o 0 Moetarq en ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Ansociate Voe-Pesident Al Colon, 1607 S oon Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Rn 1 Ron 48 Boadnie MT 59015 Clarence C HaoIrn Ri 5 Ron 18 Coeor dAlene ID 83814 Ed McColloonh 535 E 81 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Reojo 26608 Dover Coin Kent WA 98031 Don zipoy 21418 NE Main Street Redmond WA 98052 number very good flight training programs district good because assist beginner get off right foot well assure help comes someone qualified interested will reserve fora later column plaudits due instructors assist make programs unsung heroes model aviation What will pre sent verbatim report Boeing Hawks program Dave Katagiri architect current program report contains some formation may enhance program first scheduled training program gan May 4th good turnout train ees instructors added bonus good weather New trainees present cluding several will become members order participate program May 10th too wet fly last Wednesday May 17th beautiful day New ships field included Doug Millers Q-TEE Cessna flyingfamily Colleen Frank Snook Darrel Cheshire checked out flew club trainer prepared Larry Shaull Darrell will responsible use trainer trainees intend StageFlight Pattern 1a Oval & Reverse Oval b Figure 8 offset runway 2a Oval & Reverse Oval b Figure 8 offset runway 3Oval upwind leg over runway 4Landing pattern let down final go around 5Landing pattern complete landing 6Takeoff Altitude Ft 300-200 100 100 use trainer should bring some sport fuel BYOF Observations edge runway brings mind difficulty novices have concerning directional control reversal ships fly towards themselves couple ways avoid giving wrong command 1 Always point transmitter antenna direction model flight ship coming toward pilot model should observed over shoulder positioned attitude right left com mand can given confusion control reversal 2 pilot faces model flying ward himself directional commands come reversed Therefore observing model drops wing apply stick com mand direction low wing raise Dont try think right left projecting yourself cockpit air craft takes too much time critical phase learning final landing approach Most frequent first ap proach ends cartwheel maneuver end runway because novice pilot applies wrong directional command aggravates situation apply confusion control reversal situation point time instructor probably grabs transmitter drops excitement technique use during final approach landing point antenna direc tion flight No 1 above simply use directional control stick either push model away pull towards pilot other words forget about right left commands instructors reminded teach trainees good habits concerning functional checks before starting fly use flight pattern avoids tower pits Also instructors should organize flight trainee knows before takeoff what expected transmitter handed over Avoid random flight patterninstead main tain large oval figure eight retrace pass Its good practice approach worked out Dave pro gression should interest Thank Dave Boeing Hawks ma terial Objective Maintain constant altitude track Vary throttle necessary Maintain constant altitude track Vary throttle necessary Maintain constant altitude track Vary throttle necessary Align runway center 100-25 100-0 Climb 100 ft Similar 3 align runway medium throttle final go around Demonstrate ability make straight approach Safe landing After TO orbit enter pattern land 7Simple aerobatics loops Immelman Cuban 8 wing over etc Instructor student choice August1978 67 FLIGHT TRAINING TASKS JUNIO FLIGHT / ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 COMPLETE RESULTS AMA INDOOR POSTAL WINNERS Graham Davitt David Turgeon Joel West RUNNERS-UP Collin DiMago Ian Davitt Mike VanGorder Douglas Carter Hey gang heres whole listing entered heartily congratulate winners top runners-up thanks too go theadults sponsored flying timed sent results Fairwood Flyers Berea Ohio named contest Ceiling Hopper largest contingent fliers too group Great Britain made inter national contest did very nicely selves too taking half top places Rather expert designs flown HL Glider event placings apparently depending age experience Rubber Powered Stick event chosen de sign additional factor exper ienced modelers flying quality Easy Bs Novice Pennyplanes beginners course starting out basic AMA Cubs Contests place modelers get together enjoy thrill flight contestant tries better himself did before well compete other fellow models compared see improvements can made construction designin other words special place special world returned whenever possible ENTRY DEADLINE Entries AMA Outdoor FF Spring Early Bird Postal Contest must received Ed Whitten June 30th Dont late OFFICIAL RESULTS AMA January/February 1978 LING HOPPER Indoor Postal Contest Ages up through 16 unlimited number flights scores adjusted 35 feet 1 Graham Davitt 2 Collin Di liaio Ian Davitt Mike Van Gorder Ichiro Sugioka Joel West Jimmy Schmock Douglas Carter Pam Griffith Paul Dumke Julie Hancy Jon Ehgotz Charlene Avins Kris LBne Kenny Lesher Steve Spence Peter Anderson Paul Smith Mike Clem Vince Marce Steve Martin Andrew Stark Johnny Womack III Jill Rose Chris Norris Jeff Rose Thomas Whiting Dale larsen Rooert Barnett Thomas Hoth tarry Andrews Randell Hayen hark Ferguson Three Best Fliahts Beat Sin1m F1ig 522 603 620 5535 517 4583 340 300 307 306 3 01 249 224 227 226 2 19 2 10 158 2 00 1106 574 1062 35 35 28 254 14 4 24 24 23 119 122 637 x x x x x 321 2 36 2 s6 245 251 1 23 x 2 15 x 2 53 140 x 158 x x 1094 x x x 280 x x x x x x 645 x x x x x 301 319 241 243 217 137 248 x 208 x x 130 x 103 x x 1087 x x x 328 x x x x x x Leeds ENGLAND Los Angeles Calif Leeds ENGLAND Cincinnati Ohio Flushing New York Simsbury Conn Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berca Ohio Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berca Ohio Berea Ohio Arlington Texas Berea Ohio Mansfield Texas Durham ENGLAND Berea Ohio Dallas Texas Berea Ohio Oak Ridge Tennessee East St Louis Mo las Cruces NM South Miami Florida Pompano Beach Fla South Miami Florida Oakland New Jersey Dallas Texas Miami Florida Ft lauderdale Fla Pomoano Beach Fla Hurst Texas New York 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7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 1 David Turgeon Joel West Graham Davitt Douglas Carter Kenny Lesher Jimmy Schmock Julie Hancy Kris Lane Charlene Avins Collin Di Maio Gary Hutchison Sue Kitts Steohenie Bade Steve Soence Rob Latham Jr Jon Ehgotz Cohn OBryan Mike Clafri Steve Dunn Greg Benepe Sean Sweeney Steve Schuff Peter Anderson San Diego Calif Simsbury Connecticut Leeds ENGLAND Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berca Ohio Arlington Texas Berea Ohio Los Angeles Calif Fife SCOTLAND Berea Ohio Berca Ohio Mansfield Texas Fort Worth Texas Berea Ohio Reno Nevada Dallas Texas Rena Nevada Fort Worth Texas Reno Nevada Berea Ohio Durham ENGLAND 240 291 197 172 180 177 169 175 200 167 170 154 138 140 134 120 119 110 124 100 91 226 292 196 167 180 175 166 170 190 165 160 153 135 135 115 105 107 90 96 90 111 x x 200 190 172 172 x 156 x 150 152 x x 123 x x x x x 80 x 466 583 514 397 362 360 352 335 345 390 415 332 330 307 273 275 249 225 226 200 220 190 202 224 35 35 23 23 23 23 214 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1978/08
Page Numbers: 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68
When last membership dues increase went effect 1973 AMA Execu tive Council promised hold line fu ture increases least five years prom ise kept during five years membership grew steadily healthy surplus funds developed fact beginning fifth year 1977 surplus grown just over $200000almost quarter million dollars Yet little over year later surplus cut almost half expected end 1978 surplus would gone story what happened past year half what behind headlines above AMAers will pay lot membership next year Several factors combined 1977 wave warning flag mid-yr say dues increase should considered Inflation alone increasing expenses general ex tent increased membership added costs outpacing increased come item particularmembership surancejumped annual cost about $53000 1976 $70000 1977 AMA Executive Council could see trend early 77 January year ap proved budget anticipated year-end deficit about $50000 Council wasnt too concerned ever since knew reserve surplus funds make up deficit also knew 1977 fifth year since last dues increase necessary increase could made 1978 get income back top expen ses So decision time came early August 77during Council meeting National Championships Californiathe K outlook reassuring no crisis ap parent However trend obvious concern ing income vs expenses Council dis cussed voted proposals dues creases several Council members noted strong mood among constituents dues increase should made long large surplus funds ex isted Executive Director cautioned against view noting surpluswhile seemed largeamounted about 20% current annual budget inflationary situation reserve ex cessive finally voted 1977 Nats meet ing would no dues increase 1978 moment decision seemed okay Unfortunately timing just bit too early way cause mid-August deadline finali zation materials annual membership renewal mailing follow shortly afterabout 70000 renewal packets prepared volume mail requires lead time about six weeks timing about month later different Council vote might have resulted early August too soon know financial report July RC World Championships Springfield OH would turn Out preliminary report indicated loss about $5000 definite bills still picture incom plete Similarly Nats mid-stride too soon know opera tion would turn out although apparent income would lower hoped both situations felt surplus would cover losses no spe cial action required year end picture dramatically different combined World Champs Nats losses developed worse ex pected totalling almost $50000 Thus Council met January consider 78 budget faced obvious ly deteriorating situation looking overall loss 1977 over $80000 prediction close same amount 78 Natsor other special event losses increased basic operating ex penses due inflation made outlook 78 no better 77 Council therefore voted 1979 dues increase provide $3 additional adult AMA member amount seemed safe enough allowing expected large jump membership insurance other costs once again timing unfortu nate true insurance cost 1978 yet available previous coverage due expire shortly insurance com pany yet provided cost figures re newal bid another company yet finalized So Council allowed almost $50000 budget insurance lone compared 77 cost about Model Aviation ended 1977 slightly black net income $70548 total income $38336026 cover total expenses $38265678 income included $281242 membershipsubscrip tions plus $9036126 advertising hob shop sales non-member subscriptions plans sales also $11757 allocation gen eral funds cover magazines provided out charge AMA officers free members mostly Contest Directors expenses cluded $271711 direct costs plus $11094378 allocated costs part HQ overhead apportioned magazine opera tion Thus again 1977 beginning magazine has continued pay itself drain general AMA income magazine staff consists five people salaries paid completely maga zine income addition magazine income covers cost part salaries some people other departments services par tially used magazine dollar per member beforea major increase turned out enough Within month after January Council meeting company providing 77 coverage asked $225000 78 coverage increase about $325 per member almost 400% Meanwhile bid alternate com pany came through $250 per member about $1 75000 year no other choices available latter cost prevailed though about $50000 lower other offer net effect increase 78 expense budget about $30000 increase plus others developed con cerning rent miscellaneous factors pro duced revised 78 budget deficit about $100000almost same amount remaining current surplus Thus Council met again late April year apparent dues increase voted just couple months previous inadequate no reserve fall back 79 needed sure dues income would enough cover expenses also felt necessary begin rebuild reserve especially since inflation showing no real signs abating insurance costs 79 might get worse mood therefore get back situation 73-76 periodmore enough funds cover costs assure August1978 57 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice- Presidents AMA EXECUTIVE COUNCIL EXPANDS MAGAZINE REPORT DUES INCREASE FOR 19 Operating Deficits 77 78 Evaporate Previous Surplus dues increase would hold 79 level just year So went beyond $22 adult rate magazine proposed voted $25 also voted increase dues rate Juniors Seniors Family membersit noted Juniors cost AMA $275 basic insurance costs alone $3 rate publication no longer feasible 1979 Junior will pay $5 basic dues Senior will pay $750 either wishes magazine cost will $8 additional Family members second adult AMA member family will pay $17 $25 less maga zine cost same time Council voted clude magazine automatically adult members except Family members noted currently available option con cerning magazine previously voted dropped 1980 new ac tion merely apply change year earlier consolidate dues change ac tions same year magazine decision noted based fact AMA members choice 78 paid maga zine separately economies would re sult elimination dual publication op erations AMA News Model Aviation increase magazine portion dues increase would minimized pointed out magazine operation paid its own way since its inception mid-75 AMAS NEW LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAM Some AMA members have questioned AMA has added life insurance basic membership liability protection coverage AMA incidentally involved insurance business AMA first membership service organization As such goal serve needs members best can As fundamental service AMA has provided members Comprehensive Gen eral Liability Protection years since 1942 addition AMA several years ago automatically included Accident/Medical cov erage members no extra charge li ability protection serves AMA member injures someone damages someones prop erty flying accident/medical pro gram pays medical bills member injured ability provide such pro tection allows Academy members fly confidence knowing pro tected against suit medical bills acci dent should occur collective bargaining power membership provides purchase strengththe dollars involved substantial Through strength numbers AMA able add surance service offering members theoppor tunity buy low cost term life insurance plan desire no obligation purchase coverageit simply avail able might want take ad vantage Most important AMA curs no expense nor receives profits plan expenses plan re sponsibility Albert H Wohlers & Company including materials addressing postage initial mailings promotional ex penses firm assisted AMA operated within its own budget currently based $7 per member 79 magazine will continue op erate within its own budget based $8 per member Thus $1 $8 1979 adult member dues increase will go magazine $8 very low subscription rate considerably less AMA members non-members less other maga zine comparable size quality meantime noted about $25000 magazine credits claimed AMA members 1975 offered refunds unfulfilled subscriptions part 76-77 surplus general funds thus magazine helped pro long time between previous new dues increase AMA Executive Council taking bold new dues action 79 looking renewal situation developed af ter 1973 dues increase extra funds available AMA made tremendous strides following five-year period particularly area public relations progress FCC FAA concerning model avi ation same situation repeats early 1980s can greatest period ofAMA pro gress yetthe basic theme behind Execu tive Councils action has develop strengthen AMA could rath er less continue growth past 10 years way goal 100000 members 1990 getting its current membership liability cover age effective first March 1978 through efforts AMA able save $53000 annual cost current coverage compared cost renewing coverage through previous insurance com pany Previously same company offered provide life insurance program mem bers no cost AMA program studied approved 1977 AMA Executive Council supplemental op tional benefit members Meantime AMA members have applied life insurance coverage have indicated AMA should have offered Thus appears plan has well-received enough members justify program short AMA mem bers have benefitted savings liabil ity accident/medical coverage have taken advantage life insurance op tion cost having incurred AMA Therefore life insurance program bonus benefit AMA membership costs borne choose participate CAMPING AND FAMILY DORMS AGAIN AT NATS 75 Nats families enjoyed unique facilities McNeese State University Lake Charles Louisiana took advantage special family suites groups couples families consisting just hus band wifesuch couple plus children couple plus other adults children special family suites include four small roomseach two single bedsplus sitting room utility room multiple-person bathroom including several sinks showers commodes family suite rate $8 per person 16 overno charge children under 16 example suite two adults two children under 16 rents total $16 per night suite being shared two couples rents $32 per night etc dormitories McNeese State University approximate ly four miles southwest Chennault Air Base reservations use dormitories must made through AMA either through advance entry mail Nats headquarters air base No priority system necessary ex cept families children will receive pre ference ample room other anticipated users dormitory space Advance reservation payment mail recom mended however refunds will made space used $5 key deposit will required refundable checkout individuals couples dorm rooms available $5 per person per night two room $8 per night room Camping Site tents trailers overnight motor home recreational vehicle parking whether camp site other au thorized parking area $10 charge per site covers complete Nats per iod number persons camp ing party will no refund unused days camping fee must paid advance upon arrival no electrical power individual campsites camp area cludes portable toilets No priority system campsites available Additional camping available door site Burton Coliseum about five miles south Chennault Air Basewhere Nats events will held cost will $5 per night payable AMA electrical water hookups available no sewage dumping facilities Trailer camper parking shade tents also will possible Indoor site Restrooms also available motel other camping information write AMA HQ check appropriate box entry form Entry forms mailed prior June 1 76 77 Nats contestants dead line advance mail entry postmark date July 3rd dont have entry form June 15 assuming want please advise AMA l-IQ immediately deadline will missedlate entry expensive TIlE RISING COST OF INSURANCE Up until few years ago cost AMA providing liability protection AMA mem bers relatively low averaging about SOc per member recently cost has creased major jumps actually triple 1978 annual totals recent years 197451900 members 197553900 197662500 197766600 1978 est71000 $ 24800 24800 37210 46000 156000 Note These figures include cost AMAs supplementary accident coverage originallyand stillcosts 25c per mem ber should also noted 1978 cost Continued page 61 58 Model Aviation 4id24 7 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 4 * * * 44 * 4 - * ** 4*4 * ** *** *44* * *4* ** * ** ** *4*4*4 *44* ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** *4 President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMSNS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 JOIN CLUB TO IMPROVE Toledo new AMA member confided since joining club learning aerodynamics much faster said still couldnt fly worth damn least now knew HOW AMA PRESIDENT SPENDS HIS TIME WELL CERTAINLY NOT BUILDING MODEL PLANES AMA members have consuming desire gain title AMA President would well study photo top column photo taken employee entered door hobby shop Monday morning mail about 70 80 pieces mail handle about 80% being AMA mail am obliged open read handle contents will also obligated respond much often entire mornings work simply open read mail AND THIS HAPPENS EVERY DAY AMA President does get paid nor does have staff aid him AMA desk dining room table home must cleared off least twice day Filing nightmare top still must earn living Are SURE want AMA President? WHATS IN NAMEACADEMY Ever wonder just call ourselves group THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERO NAUTICS Since have around since baby days AMA have long tried find simple statement have banded together Also willing eager pay dues privilege joining hands lap dictionary feel sums up pretty well reads ACADEMY LEARNED SOCIETY FORMED FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF ARTS OR SCIENCES original intent object organizers AMA reason unique name chosen course AMA became additional things services enthusiasts joined broader needs developed Are serving original purpose name ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS demanded ABSOLUTELY proof success advancing SCIENCE aeronautics very evident progress first hand-thrown glider todays sophisticated powered remotely controlled aircraft models have become extension minds having put bodies inside flying device dare think have developed model aeronautics ART gaze upon superb workmanship skill create beauty some sophisticated scale min iatures peoplecarrying large aircraft background Please assured AMA living up handsome manner intent hope AMAs founding fathers have gone far beyond fondest dreams conceived fascinating progressive path us follow AND WE CAN LOOK WITH GREAT PRIDE IN HOW WE ARE RAISING THEIR CHILD hope proud belonging ACADEMY am having chosen its primary officer DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE? According very learned dictionary person member academy Academy Model Aeronautics instance known ACADEMICIAN Now pretty profound should sure give pride boost Now know what am just wish could pronounce it! Hello fellow academicians Howzat sound Eh AND LEST WE THINK WERE PRETTY BIG brag lot being LARGEST SPORTING AVIATION ORGANIZATION IN THE WORLD well over 70000 members WE ARE HOWEVER much larger sporting organization nonaviation AMA NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION membership several times large leaves opening make profound state ment NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCI ATION loaded HOW ABOUT FLYING SITES! midwestern newspaper Ill spare citys name tongue-in-cheek columnist said Youll have excuse chug-holed streets city saving its money build tennis courts APOLOGY TO BUD NOSEN Last month column reported state ment BUD NOSEN relative trend toward so-called giant scale models Nosen manufactures very popular line biggies conversations Bud expressed concern however about use engines over 60 cu displacement Nosens models engineered flown successfully 60 magazine came out extra word slipped quote Bud saying con cerned about bigger engines error Bud concerned should until problem has better studied PERFECTLY NATURAL NAME Some time back top-ranked modeler flying us Chinese origin habit helping other name planes picked clever name fellows new masterpiece never guts enough suggest him name ASIAN FLU BE SELFISH ABOUT YOUR MODELING SAFETY IS SOMETHING THAT YOU OWE YOURSELF INDY 500 DRIVER BUILDS MODELS What does professional race car driver relaxation As write Indianapolis 500 auto race going full speed Hawaiian driver DANNY ONGA IS lead race until engine failed after 145 laps Danny interviewed camera asked Danny what youre racing Danny Ongais prompt answer what everyone else does swim BUILD MODEL AIRPLANES Now isnt what everyone does racing? Ask Danny IM FROM INDY YA KNOW calling attention above profound statement race car driver Danny Ongais thought time confess keep promoting heck out Texas born spent first 25 years life Indianapolis have avid Indy 500 fan since August1978 59 An employee snaps picture AMA President Johnny Clemens bringing usual huge stack Monday morning mail post office Note 38-year-old Curtiss Flying Boat folks took race age 5 hid den under laprobe floor back seat folks Model Ford first job Speedway painting Men Women little white build ings infield mortified such degrading job lettering outhouses! Until boss convinced important assignment Speedway said Therell about 250000 people weekend what didnt know little building go John ny efforts might stop 250000 person riot little lesson boss taught about painting outhouses has paid off rest life simply pointed out menial job should done best know because dont know might guided aided work Indy 500 roots go much deeper grandfather Dads father drove very first 500 relief driver Frank Fox Pope-Hartford racer finished race another relief driver race may have heard name well known aviation circles Eddie Rickenbacker Both relief drivers names may found listed sta tistics 1911 500 page 119 book Indianapolis 500 produced Lyle Engel editors Auto Racing Maga zine Rickenbacker VIP guest airshow MCd later mentioned important felt aeromodeling total picture of aviation small world taught fly ancient Cub H Wier Cook ace Rickenbackers 94th Aero Pursuit Squadron during World War Indianapo lis Municipal Airport named after Cook air school SALUTE TO WONDERFUL COUPLE cover June 1978 issue Model Airplane News magazine featured CARL BETH GOLDBERG ROY CLARK bringing together best two worlds aeromodeling country music entertaining occasion salute Carls 50th year anniversary model aviation saw picture smiled big grin because no nicer couple modeling world Goldbergs hope Roy Clark enjoyed flying model planes Walt Schroder Bill Bennetts Tournament Champions much enjoy him entertainer Please note Carl Goldberg just cant get away modeling MAN cover still showing interest RC Roy Clark! THIS APPROACH IS COMPLETELY WRONG! Much can accomplished individu al AMA member has valid cause constructive purpose member needs simply plead case proper manner machinery has set up PER THE AMA BY-LAWS will see matter gets full proper attention thing triggered letter appointed AMA Associate Vice Pres ident letter almost unbelievable AMA officer its lack homework proper procedure letter primarily regard AMA insurance matters let ter predicated another enclosed letter another AMA member insur ance agent insurance agents letter regard group life insurance policy recent ly offered AMA members letter has val id basis submitted AMA Asso ciate VP would have better sent members District Vice President point Associate VP wrote highly indig nant accusive two-page letter addressed Executive Council copies sent model magazine pi3lishers things wrong approach first two-page tirade about Group Life Insurance insurance agent AMA member written letter about about AMAs individual member lia bility insurance flying second error trying generate outside pressure very organization appointed serve accepted appointment should have accepted responsibility follow AMAs by-laws help Execu tive Council make decisions Executive Council Academy Model Aeronautics has elected BY YOU THE MEMBER SHIP will make decisions policy per by-laws Executive Council AMA highly intelligent group 15 per sons information EXCEL LENT TRACK RECORD RC BOMBERS AT NEW TOKYO AIRPORT An item PAUL HARVEYS broadcast May 16th started out like JOHNNY CLEMENS RC MODELERS. HEAR THIS letin went say local radicals opposed new airport TOKYO JAPAN have vowed prevent new airport functioning Paul calling attention rad icals trying use radio controlled model airplanes CARRYING HOMEMADE BOMBS damage airport Countermeasures used Japanese government setting up 18 powerful radios nine frequencies jam RC transmission Since Mr Harvey enthusiastic RC fli er himself AMA No 52197 made per sonal observation jamming going bombers might easily bomb selves! Right now Paul Harvey much same boat jammed-full sched ules negate pursuit model building flying passions well remember two Christmases ago Paul told going have sit down Angel Mrs Harvey figure out ways means trimming heavy schedule Since time has TRIPLED burden personal ap pearances see Paul run same kind fuel nervous energy both feel some little bit good can old world gotta feature Pauls broadcasts known Rest Story Someday would like turn tables Paul tell rest story Pauls help encour agement thought terminally ill about five years ago fortunate enough hear broadcasts listen ing great American great guy re spected fellow member Academy Model Aeronautics AND BY THE WAY think inflation has strangle hold billfold Paul Harvey mentioned mornings broadcast hotel room new Tokyo Airport costs $100 cab ride airport Tokyo $53 have no yen go prices JEWEL OF PHILOSOPHY hope youve noticed very few old damn fools RC SAILPLANE SYMPOSIUM IN ITALY mail just brought announcement SYMPOSIUM ON DESIGN OF R/C SAILPLANES Aero-Club Vergiate Italy October 1st 1978 program follows 0900 hrs-Opening Introduction 1300Lunch Vergiate Aerodrome Restau rant 1430-Questions answers open dis cussion 1 730-Closing Fee 15000 Lire Papers invited RC glider en thusiasts over world Papers English French German Italian papers will translated English bound book free distribution authors symposium participants sale others Title brief outline paper must submitted organ izers July 31st copy complete paper drawings other attachments must hands organizers before opening Symposium Interested people should contact Mr FRANCO PIANTANIDA Via Alberta da Somma 42 21019 SOMMA LOMBARDO Varese ITALY Papers have already announced Belgium England Italy Since ACADEMY Model Aeronau tics interprets mean LEARNED SOCI ETY FORMED FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF ARTS OR SCIENCES about learned US glider guiders participating Symposium! POPULAR RECIPE FROM POPLAR BLUFF always pleasant see ladies volve themselves husbands hobby lives SEMO-FLIER newsletter FREELANCER RCCLUB PoplarBluff MO editor Bobby Baker includes column wives Club president ROBERT STAG NERs wife CAROLYN wrote charming col umn told gettinga recipe book must have written wino said recipe called some kind wine said prepared dish crockpot called two pounds chick en carrots onion celeryand spices stewed white wine Carolyn reports delicious THE HAPPIEST CHICKEN ever eaten! Perhaps Carolyn would share recipe HAPPY CHICKEN you dropped note Stagners live 1838 Seifert Dr Poplar Bluff MO 63901 other clubs might want exchange newsletters Freelancers RC Club too WISE AND FRIENDLY GESTURE STEVE TISCHLER secretary editor BARNSTORMERS Portland OR May issue Barnstormer News item smacking friendliness pride read Barnstormer name tags will ready new members next meeting proud club Wear name tag ever fly GREAT IDEA New friends mean still fun PROFOUND BIT OF PHILOSOPHY OUR FUTURE IS SHAPED BY OUR PAST Since obvious seems would wise us very careful what past ******all now****** 60 Model Aviation INSURANCE COSTS Cont pg 59 same company provided liability coverage 1977 offered renew 1978 includes first two months 1977 rate increase over $150000 Fortunately AMA able obtain coverage anoth er company about $50000 less assuming about 70000 members 78 Its too early know what 1979 costs will could easily go higher lot previous policy terminated end February full year 1978 rate would $177500 71000 x $250 minimum amount AMA will probably have pay 1979 depends claim record 78 its minor may able hold price line can expect pay Its sel lers markettheres little choice almost no alternatives best can mini mize claims means atten tion safety neededmore ever foreto help avoid further cost increases ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS FINANCIAL STATEMENT YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31 1977 INCOME AND EXPENSE Actual 1977 Budget 1978 EXPENSE Actual 1977 Memberships JrISr @ $3 I/S @ $5-77/$6-78 Jr/Sr @ $10 Open Family @ $10 Op $12-77/$13-78 Open @ $17 Booster @ $5 Less Partial Credit Number 8618 $ 588 2041 915 22867 31435 136 Total Memberships66600 Life Membership Club Insurance Sanction Insurance Sanctions FAI Stamps M/A Adv & Dir Sales Supply Sales-Net Film Rental Miscellaneous Contributions Interest Income Amount Number 2585400 6693 $ 295000 243 2041000 1968 915000 1540 27440400 14112 53439500 46474 80600136 822500 $85974400 71166 235000 3509545 132550 463150 81 8500 10211826 795180 115900 189266 35563 2583681 Amount 2007900 145800 1968000 1540000 18345600 79005800 80600 800000 $102293700 60000 3720000 150000 463800 850000 10570000 800000 120000 200000 30000 2600000 Total Income$105064561$121857500 Special Projects Transferred Surplus 1977 Nats Loss2434909 1977 RCWC Loss1922873 1977 RCWCTV Prog Exp 4471 Total8687564 *Actual FAI expenses charged against Program Fund 1977 $1928376 Salaries$35289281 Annuity 1241286 Taxes 2356844 Subtotal Rent Telephones Postage Membership Processing Membership Ins $150 Rule Books M/A & Reprints direct costs FAI 62126 xSOc NAA Div Fee md NAR credit Public Relations Awards & Promotions Scholarship Program-net Film Projects Film Library Officer Service Staff Travel Office Supp Stanery Eq Maint Printing Supplies Insurance General Depreciation Legal & Audit Consulting Fees Bad Debts 38887411 2340806 1311200. 3128919 5923297 7007900 770800 27171100 2760850* 2730825 2160340.. 141230 - 87800 2442748 605197 4288523 905532 2454937 729930 875884 832081 857 $ 41970900 1809500 2772100 46552500 2745200 1320000 3200000 6200000 15594600 1 300000 32320000 3106300 3106300 2000000 150000 200000 2200000 320000 4400000 1000000 2720000 830000 1140000 980000 1450000 150000 Total Operation Expense $108819872 32984900 Excess Operating Expense Over Income3755311 27400 BALANCE SHEET Assets Current Assets Cash Checking Accounts$21566109 Petty Cash10362 Cash Savings Accounts48789356 Accounts Receivable owed us Misc Accounts Receivable Advances-Employees Nats Sponsor Pledges-i 977 M/A Advertising Receivables Program Advertising Deferred Charges M/A Future Issue Costs Prepaid Insurance Resale Supplies Inventory Printing & Duplicating Supplies Membership Supplies Other Fixed Assets Furniture & Equipment Less Reserve Depreciation 352059 780246 54000 1332925 17500. 1176382 477967 1440616 187232 4036620 22308 7335778 3379759 Total Assets$84199701 60164775 2474650 84624 148800 174267 1479923 5300 338233 280315 109700 596642 23000 122681 20000 4215959 Liabilities & Net Worth Current Liabilities owe Accounts Payable 5349991 Employees Escrow & Annuity - 5855733 $70365827Deferred Income Membership Dues 1978 Club Charters FAI Stamps etc. ________ 62639425 Funds Scale Team Control Line Indoor Team Program 2536730 FF Team Program RC Soaring Team Program RC Aerobatics Team Program Scholarship Fund Howard McEntee Fund AMA Property Fund Eight-Ball Fund Liberty Bell Air Show Team Program 7341125 AMA-FAI Fund surplus Surplus Balance 1-1-77 adjusted20176148 Net Loss/12 mos-gen 3755311 3956019Nats 2434909 1977 RCWC net loss 2497344 8687564 Total Net Worthjjj54 Total Liabilities & Net Worth$84199701 August 1978 61 INCOME Budget 1978 Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ant DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Asnoine Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeor 405 Mart Street Nahoa NH 03060 Rayeond Giboolear 39 Hh Street Old Toson M 04468 Charles f-f Learoyd PO Boo 425 West Gronoc MA 01472 Al Nocosnik 4 Oeurrly Place NoraIk CT 06860 Georte Parker 7 Paul Dr. Lee MA 01239 A Mike Schindler 5 8014cc Once Leclyard CT 06339 Willian Wilbur 6 La,rel Ace Krsery ME 03904 Yet another Council Meeting has taken place youll reading about proposed dues increase have long time general feeling should cover financial needs within anti cipated membership increases raise dues enough keep us solvent another three four years surplus HAD has gone thataway almost really cant get deficit spending Louie Pascucci has written ask special plug fun-fly Helicopters July 15th 16th Saturday symposium factory reps including Ernie Huber Ron Barker Bob Fish will make flight demonstrations Any helicopter aspirant needs assistance kind will much welcomed symposium no charge Saturday evening buffet also free movies will provided site OMally School Glocester MA Sunday will hoverirg event type contest three classes will prizes trophies 1-2-3 places Novice Intermediate Expert $5 entry fee will charged further details write Louie Pascucci 16 Witham St Glocester MA phone him 617 283-1408 would like have requests like well ad vance display booth getting great deal use now scheduled late August need please call early about three months ahead need much imagetype display keep public thinking about model aviation No times mentioned Heli meet would expect starting both days AM about 9 oclock New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Districg II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BoysideNY 11381 Ansocinte Viee-Presidentn Pete Biandrini 2605 Broadmay Yonkers NY 10705 Dauld Fitield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12065 John Gnigy 6387 Badger Dc. Lockyort NY 14094 Cliff Montylaisir 17 Rotary Dr. Summit NJ 07001 Jack Sannarco 2062 Emerson Ace. Union NJ 07083 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies USAF/EUROPE Box 4067 APO Neee York 09000 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS heartening observe District Meeting concept long last catching other parts country started OURS District II three years ago WRAMS Show past two years have held TWO such meetings per year ie WRAMS Jamboree White Plains New York other SYMPOSIUM CENTRAL NEW YORK MODEL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION Syracuse plan hold still others two annually New Jersey Such gatherings serve useful purposes purposely try skip formalities instead plunge right forthright rap-session members course recognize numerous problems us AMA members faced strive active ly find practical workable solutions such Free sincere discussion order day meetings cli mate mutual understanding good fel lowship prevails throughout feel world would nowhere folks dreamed fancied impossible dream say fan cied because things SEEM im possible accomplishment way dreams highly respected freely discussed meetings sound workable ideas result meetings should run beyond allotted time period because wish hear MUCH MANY can Only listening learn LEARN MUST about hopes aspirations problems feelings members properly represented MY job take seriously outset of meetings distribute several items such questionnaire soliciting suggestions im provement AMA both local general levels statement goals strongly believe shall obliged reach order realize better AMA us current list District II officials com plete titles addresses telephone numbers connection item last mentioned am pleased note Henry Goedkoop capable editor fine newsletter MONMOUTH MODEL AIR PLANE CLUB cited admiration award know Corner column July issue magazine re-printing list officials dis tributed White Planes District II Meet ing February year too admire Henry having cooperated us regard Cake belated opportunity thank him MAD AT TETERBORO wish compliment Bill McClure HACKENSACK VALLEY FLYERS president achieving another FIRST hope certainly beginning long series having put super-super model air show Teterboro Airport New Jersey April 16 1978 Recognition also due GARDEN STATE CIRCLE BURN ERS other groups individuals contributed toward great event Featured show day-long demonstrations RC Control Line model aircraft well remotely-controlled boats competition standpoint events WW Post WW WW 2 Pat tern Biplane Helicopters Stand-Off Scale RC Boats RC Cars Demonstration flights controlled model aircraft made 11 am 1 pm 3 pm Attendance put over 5000 thrilled individuals 10 am display hangar jammed great models various unique de signs As Bill points out made profit gave almost $1000 prize money met costs important 98% came public directly associated hobby made Suburban Pan Am Bendix happy public relations end invited us back next year promised hangar room ramp space other facilities thanks Bill associates great contribution furtherance model aviation District II everywhere because like stone thrown surface water ripples spread out far beyond point im pact certainly regret having able attend show prevented doing virtue Executive Council Meeting Long Beach CA frustrations being AMA VP can place given time means forced pass up meetings contests other events try cover ground well possibly can certain limitations therefore havent visited club lately please bear shall best make am able PORTABLE DISPLAY BOOTH OF DISTRICT II tabletop display booth has certainly making rounds District II has proven very effective means getting modeling messages across public Frank Costello ROXBURY AREA MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB has very kindly volunteered serve coordinator portable booth district require shows etc please communicate directly Frank ad dress 27 Kearney Street Dover NJ 07801 telephone 201-361-1809 As date booth possession Joe Friend Freehold NJ used very successfully recent mall show club MONMOUTH MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB actively participated RHINEBECK CLASSIC197B VERSION MID-HUDSON RCSOCIETYisanoth er District II group duly proud does club contribute mightily advancement model avia tion through very popular WORLD WAR JAMBOREE held fall Rhinebeck NY now Rhinebeck Classics June 24 25 year represents another major step forward same direction very popular well-run meets successful great measure through capable efforts CD Vance Sutton Rhinebeck Clas sics embrace categories aircraft 1919 1937 era such events Barn storming Time Trials according special Rhinebeck Rules site old Rhinebeck Aerodrome just outside Rhinebeck NY operated Cole Palen also very good friend model aviation hope could make Rhinebeck Classic too will able make 1978 WW Jamboree Septem ber Consult Contest Calendar mag 62 Model Aviation azine concerning exact date soon information shall have published doing will assure yourself fam ily two terrific weekends very beautiful part country GEAR UP AND LOCKEDIII Ohm sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahn Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vce-Pnenidents Joe Eiben 5192 Edenhorst Lynharsl OH 44124 Francis Floharty 504 21st Sr. VennaWV 26101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadowbrook Sr Dad PA 19087 Edward Wisser 1521 Sarrrms Sr McKeesporn PA 15131 Hey District llIers report month overdue since either mailed too late mail ran slow something Well anyhow Council Meeting held Long Beach CA Conveniently MAC Show just next door Convention Center Long Beach stayed Council Meet ing board Queen Mary teresting experience itself No expen sive other motel accommodations quite different As usual met day cut little shorter usual fatigue factor took its toll important items covered concern modelers decision dues increase absolutely inevit able due inflation much increased surance costs also have holding line six years has eaten cash reserve would have strictly red next year dues increase formula finally approved after much discus sion $25 Open includes magazine $17 family option additional Open member $750 Seniors $5 Juniors still represents great bargain considering very excellent magazine insurance coverage large number other items cov ered wont discuss except proposed merger Lower Michigan out District VII District Ill No action taken affected VPs instructed pulse districts get further feedback resolution issue next Council Meeting Essentially guys gals Lower Michigan want join District III cause strong ties III particularly regard competition matters both RC CL So chance voice opinion Well find out reads col umn What thinknegative positive Ill vote next Council Meeting ba sis response Please address thoughts home address 1101 E Rahn Rd Dayton OH 45429 Some items will coming up next Council Meeting include BIG air planes appearing greater numbers What think about Are greater hazard should regulated would place limits Received note Jim Gaffrey about formation new Soaring Club N Ridgeville Ohio may contacted 6007 Cornell Blvd N RidgevilleOhio 44039 seems Northern Ohio Soaring Society now has about 19 members fly Park Board property nice thing about ar rangement Park Board happy have mow area letter Tom Markland flies guys Cincinnati inquires about AMA selling insurance think refer ring recent group insurance proposal offered outside insurer like other group insurance plan definitely being sold AMA Looks like bargain Also information try swer mail sometimes letter may slip through crack dont discouraged Let assure others easy task catering need and/or gripe modeler Theres profound truth Ive learned since taking non-salary job that AMA certainly perfect can bet tries damn hard serve majority modeler needs best way possible received report Associate VP Joe Eiben years National Model Plane Show held Cleveland area Joe reports entry categories almost 600 largest ever As matter interest over Delaware rict Columbia land h Carolina IVVirninia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Loaham MD 20801 Aveociate Vinn-Presidennn Chariot Foreman 609 Pnhite Rd. Mechanicroille VA 23111 V Sill Helms 800 Tynola Road Charlotte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wiltrrinnton DC 19809 John Preston 7012 Elora Coars Falls Charch VA 22042 Rassell Sanduslsy 1122 Plaza Circle Joppa MD 21085 Paul Yacobacci 6408 Winthrop Dr. Fayerreaille NC 28301 Council reviewed several hours unsettling financial data 1976 1977 1978 1979 escalation felt seriously lifestyles has course affected whole Academy operation rising costs commodity service marketplace overall disinte gration values used 10 years ago judicial system hascaused insurance picture jump out focus completely off-screen old news Youve heard much sensibilities jaded Read news magazines sides lives seem closing us President brother famous beerdrinker asks unions hold line wage increases jawbones industry hold line price increases federal budget goes up beyond dreams men just generation gone numbers Im mak ing money Ive ever made Im cutting costs way possible cant keep up rising tide increases Sales tax goes up broadened cut deeply Newspapers talk about costof-living increases terms two perhaps five percent changes see look like 30 40% Council session voted increase dues could pin down precisepast four years total entries have 556 506 585 594 Joes figures show decline total number grade school entries well Control Line As expected total Radio entries over four years has about doubled Free Flight Con trol Line entries have decreased Joes report listed 190 winners Out almost 200 awards offered show offers something strong its appeal young sters Joe Cohorts congratu lated magnificent effort just hope business doesnt interfere again can make show next year Incidently have appreciated council advice have gotten several occa sions year four Associate VPs would like remind folks out holding shows various kinds VP has AMA display available shows Just let know needs dis play moment middle three stops PA will close report bit bad news Jim Slater RC Contest Coordinator District III has contracted partial paraly sis resulting bout virus Mount Carmel Hospital Columbus OH Im sure would appreciate card note modeling friends ly amount would job What can about five-year planning cannot guess what next six months will Experts seem agree financial magazines will keep going bad until goes worse cant agree timing severity thing seems certain charged responsibility future planning rather large organization must opt security growth same time keep up must grow change create new ways solve problems must keep financial security allow us options change cannot suggest way us voter median mass bill-payers work solve worlds biggest problem So insidious inroads have made day-to-day pocketbooks personal free doms seems no way back plus side Academy ganization efficient growing efficient month new systems energies used Planning new er ways serve members reaching modelers has never ably done dedicated people doing now ever before get whole act straight Council has no desire count good must concern itself im provement guys out faced prob lems may specifically different generally similar Youve made decisions maybe some working see something organization dont just cri tique suggest solutions pot can use some stirring dialogue developing least District IV concerning Pattern Scale judging situation reported last month group forming hopes organizing judging situation Just received groups formal proposal plans reprinted below received cppy Scale August1978 63 judges reaction proposal Ill clude edification pen reactions send either Howard Crispin Jr John Preston myself Ad dresses below Academy Model Aeronautics District IV Proposal Judges Howard Crispin Jr 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottsville VA 22901 Due lack working national judg ing organization responsive regional needs following proposal being circulated Clubs within AMA District IV involved Pattern Scale Sport biplane competition especially asked give proposal con sideration response may ultimate answer should provide means working towards goal fair know ledgeable competent judging 1 Create regional organization initially AMA District IV will provide basis scheduling coordinating judges accor dance contest schedule within AMA District IV successful would worth expand other AMA Districts en courage districts form own judging groups respect item three con sideration should given least com munication between AMA Districts 2 Organize such manner utilize judges equitable basis Provide adequate coverage overworking few individu als during competition season 3 Provide means training personnel high levels competence skill require ment would provide judges familiar Pattern Scale Sport biplane rules aircraft characteristics flight capabilities requires periodic seminars areas district well entire district would desirable utilize Model Aviation forum discussion other needs organization can no doubt ar ranged seminars should set up pro vide discussion demonstrations practice sessions 4 Encourage contest directors fliers clubs recognize effort judges encourage capable people become judges several aspects considered am sure have contests much thank extended judges end two three hard days work small part encouragement aspect greatest need people capable willing encourage USPJA functional suggested following action taken Response quite good locally approval endorse ment forthcoming USPJA time suggested competition club recruit two people know ledgeable willing work judges people would subsidized club some mannerpayment AMA dues club dues portion thereof return two individuals would have certain commitments club Districts coordinator District would assign people minimum two meets yearone would club-sanctioned competition other away away would scheduled near individuals home base possible would occasional trips some greater distances should contest requirements requiring substan tial number judges days high transportation costs would desirable provide some reimbursement judges away home An adequate judging staff could formed manner Judges would expected attend occasional scheduled sem inars proposal would require co operation concerned would desirable have some plans finalized order have formal endorsement District IV meeting August does provide full usage 1978 hope fully start can made 1978 District IV organization will fully function al 1979 Response John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Dear Howard response Proposal Judges discussed April meeting RCCVA now circulating known competition clubs District IV have following comments 1 I am strongly favor regional organi zation improve both availability quality judges past experiences USPJA appears so-called national organization responsive needs its members District IV 2 I believe practical ex pect single group judges become skilled judging Pattern Scale Sport bi plane events say because feel majority Scale enthusiasts myself includ ed prospective judges might expected appear have sufficient terest Pattern flying want judge event also same may also apply Pat tern fliers regard judging Scale contest contest both Pattern Scale events perhaps Sport biplane scheduled necessary have different judges event order give ac tive judges break duties should add past experiences judging confined Pattern Scale cannot fer constructive comments Sport biplane event 3 I believe idea recruiting two people competition club good expect travel other clubs have no affiliation act judges will met much en thusiasm have already asked such vol unteers NVRC response overwhelming its absence As alter native would suggest representative competition category should re cruited club planning AMA com petition event people would encour aged attend training sessions etc would responsible training judges own club turn would judge clubs contests other words club judging reps would ensure judging standards contests held clubs con form standards established Dis trict IV organization would willing volunteer services act Scale judging repre sentative either orboth clubs DCRC NVRC am member 4 Some effort should made tie District IV judging organization USPJA feel necessary order maintain uniform national standards judging various events USPJA does respond effort least tried Hope comments some use Howard Sincerely John D Preston Alabama ida gia issippi to Rica V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeilI District V Vice-Presideot 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham Al 35205 Associate Vice-Pridento John Bryson 400 Council Cr P0 Boa 1355 Tupelo MS 38801 Richard E Jackson 107 White Blod Scvveroillr SC 29483 chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Colavbus GA 31904 Arvhcr Johnson 932 Bnyri Dr. Deiray Beach FL 33444 Jim Larhin 3252 Monte dOre Once Hoover AL 35216 Luis Rodi9vez C-tO 5th St Bet. Villa Rica Bavamon Puerto Rico 00619 John Workman 5321 Over-ton Road Nashville TN 37220 Have noticed much bigger model planes getting isa 29 pound 10 foot CessISW 15-year-old Todd Baker poses re cently completed Sig Kadet plane flies beautifully Todd lives Helena AL constantly encouraged prompted understanding father Dr Henry Baker way twig bentthe tree grows Todd will top flier days pic ture taken Grayson Valley field 64 Model Aviation Al LflallToux secretary c rasco Model Pilots Odessa FL sent snap Mr Paul Flow two-engine cutie almost InIJILLUIC WdS eaen oig air snow tn Meriolan MS other day L-R jack Neal Harold Watson Hervey Woods posing after flying crowd Bham Aeromodelers Club way several important growing RC clubs Atlanta GA area doing unusu ally good job serving local modelers Mac Hodges newsletter editor lanta area Conley Flyers faithfully sends mn o newnietter month recent contest nere some winners Mike Powers 1st Scale Pop Curtis 1st Star Novice Bob Stewartlst Expert Jerry Bishop 3rd Novice Ray Creasy worst crash Pop Curtis well-known sport flier Georgia belongs several prominent clubs good friend Pop edged Mr Bob Ruther Nashville Quickie 500 took great delight doing Bob good friend also am staying Out Bob doesnt get beat very often folks nois S Indiana ucky oc, VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Aesociate Vice-President Ocord S Ahlberg 734 Acuda Rd. Valparaisg IN 46353 Roger Oeers 729 N 22nd Sn. Onincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stosely Lane Springfield IL 62704 Frank L Hoghes 709 NE 44th Sn. Kansas City MO 641 t6 Edmin Wynn PodI 1640 Meywich Dr. Leoleglon KY 40504 Robert C Stagner 1828 Sole, Or. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip SolInon 3021 Spring Volley Ct. Anderson IN 46011 contests fun flies have rained out blown out far spring Seems have beautiful weather during middle week least weather doesnt bother mall shows managed attend show Peoria IL sponsored Peoria RC Club Peoria Area Wyreflyers Control Line club About 100 models displayed half Control Line models happy meet modelers finally hope see Bob Overmier president Wyreflyers wrote short letter Seems having much fun flying Control Line some RC fliers watching may build some Ukie models Lake County Radio Control Club North Shore Model Boaters held first RC Model Exposition April 29 30 Lakehurst Shopping Center Waukegan IL About 125 airplanes boats cars shown show successful AMA-sanctioned event planned next year David Fulton Chairman sent letter press release about show Steve King sent information about Central Indiana RC Flyers Association Chal lenge restricted fun fly dianapolis area RC clubsand set July 30 trying build annual con test between clubs traveling trophy Sounds like fun have new club Illinois Lisle Aero already have flying site meet second Tuesday Lisle Park District fieldhouse Most members far RC modelers David Cosby Mineral Point MO sent letter some color photos some modelers down club Min eral Area RC Society fly Washington County Airport Potosi MO have 3000-foot runway anyone wants fly David Gary Griffith missed three weekends flying last winter need black white photos col umn sorry cant insert Daves color prints missed last Executive Council Meet ing due death family think first Ive missed about seven years what hear AMA dues have go up first estimated Inflation insur ance really hurting Iowa igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Anenae Muscatine IA 52761 Aesoniane VicePreeiden5g Iarne D Clerk PR 3 Cedar Rapids IA 62401 Frank Morrssry 14100 W Park Ace. New Berlin WI 63151 Tm Price 11287 Soar Sterlint Heights Ml 46078 Wer Robrog 4494 Tanylewood Trail Sr Joseph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Howard Wayne 1706 7th 55. NE Rochester MN 65901 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Rorralos Ml 48174 spent two days April Long Beach CA behalf District VII purpose visit attend Executive Council Meeting April 21 Upon return promptly wrote short report forwarded AVPs District VII AVP ball should have some formation already January meeting voted dues increase probably prematurely insurance costs carrier defined April meeting forced review also total budget AMA 1978 going faced very tough financial squeeze due primarily increased insurance costs 1978 unknown escal ation 1979 provide satisfactory finan cial situation passed dues increase 1979 follows $2500 Open members including magazine $750 Senior mem bers magazine $500 J u niors magazine present surance rate losing money Ju nior Senior member joins 1978 good explanation made Jim Scarboroughs column July issue MA also faced possibility will lose tax exempt status non-profit organization IRS confirms ruling will have increased costs required oper ate pay taxes IRS intends examine non-profit corporations due some problem Maryland involving improper tax exemp tions non-profit group AMA now ap pealing ruling outcome uncer tam Close behind us investigations will AMA AMA ride motorcy cles go doctors know mean complete statement reasoning hind dues increase issue please locate hope can understand Councils action April matter transferring lower Michigan District Ill brought up Council recommendation As result input received prior meeting did try make positive motion have sent questionnaire chartered clubs Michi gan asked input proposal presented AMRCC heard less half clubs Michigan could make positive comments meeting clubs respond can make proposal August meeting Nats Please respond havent already done Speaking Nats would like Lake Charles permanent Nats site peti tion present being circulated AMA chartered clubs Have seen about 1979 Nats Lincoln-Omaha area Contact Vince Mankowski District IX VP myself well very interested com ments Thanks newsletter editors clubs monthly news havent swered am avoiding neg lecting am just buried paperwork dont give up Ill try get note off soon send thoughts AVPs should because serve should doing job Keep informed dont get ac tion let know cant personal profile month because dont have pictures use Next month hope introduce another Dis trict VII team need good guideline flight instruction RC beginners Mil wau kee Flying Electrons newsletter Flypap er excellent April issue Geoff Styles editor 6061 N Bay Ridge Ave Whitefish Bay WI 53217 Ill bet would send copy asked Thanks clubs have sent club patch jacket still has few open spots want send election year President AMA time heard Nominations numbered districts President will made August Nominating Committee meet ing its up make decision head man See Nats Arkansas S Louisiana Menico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankensitip Wichita Falls TX 76308 Ansociare VicePresideons Boec Averill 9117 La Barrarree NE Albcrloerrloe NM 87111 Ned Borne, 523 N Lebanon Sciphor LA 70563 Frank Osborne 18 Mohace N Lintle Rock 72116 Bod Teeny Son 545 Richardson TX 75080 trend contests district up year made Cliff Cloud Climbers contest Benbrook August1978 65 good turnout Dallas RC Club Quickee 500 Mesquite 32 entered flew five fast rounds Pylon races Smith Claeys tied five first place heats Paul took best flight time Paul insisted check out well-used airplane says does have slick fly Quickie 500 Abilene also reported fine crowd flew Novice Pre Novice District VIII AMA tabletop display getting good workout need mall show demonstration whatever contact soon have date Sure dont want disappoint anyone use get back soon can next group can have reports get has getting good response bring ing new AMA club members Remem ber district has display its use hear working well districts Once again year plan district contests Cant make would like meet dont make city contest remem ber Ill LAKE CHARLES NATS get contest please come up introduce yourself have met before come re-introduce self Should go Nats want work events help would appreci ated Naturally event directors pre-selected workers timers count ers tabulators etc can offer services site 1978-79 rule book finally got printed mail should have yours now write HQ let know did get may late contest season will early 1979 Read rules event fly dot book indicates change So read over closely did get disturbing report CD dealt contestant classification rule book very explicit cannot lower classification first filling out required form must also signed district VP have signed yet have asked yet can go upward own can compete higher class cannot compete lower class Also acquire points automatically advance following year Novice Pre-Novice meant get people Pattern So dont scare new ones out event Dont underclass yourself poor sportsmanship could affect own contest So before going contest make sure know what flying what classes going Nats flying CL Stunt might want know Dallas Rounders putting pre-Nats Precision Aerobatics contest July 29-30 will using four PAMPA classes can get entry blank Dallas Round ers 2400 Lovell Dr Mesquite TX 75150 read report last Council Meeting big item change dues structure other items acted have gripe about what done dont sit stew Let hear about expect hear happy So dont hear take satisfied got preview look cover program RC Southwest Champion ships contest Labor Day weekend planning three-day contest Pattern Pylon Scale Helicopter Old Timers Soaring plans Free Flight Control Line contests well under way also format has changed since local clubs have taken over portion South western Chain pionships Coistado as aska h Dakota h Dakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Ymca Mankewski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue NE 68005 Annociate Vce-Prsidensa charles Orannon 2220 Muriposa Olod Casper WY 82601 Gerald Oeneav 6464 S Andes Plane Aarvra co 80016 Man Hansen 1900 Wocorsn SW Huron 5057360 Lornie Kroeber 1764 S 9th Fargo NO 58102 Oscar Olson Otti Maple Omaha NE 68104 Jim OReilly 4760 N Oattin Wichita KS 87220 Coordination majority districts problems stems same source Whether problem representation redistricting host similar issues basic issue contest coordinating numerous examples conflic ting contests situations two local groups competing fliers within outside district Colorado competes District X Arizona fliers Wichita ri vals Texas Oklahoma fliers Sioux City Des Moines bat heads Fargo Sioux Falls entrants Nebraska Muscatine IA vs Lincoln NE Springfield MO vs Oma ha NE etc etc list almost endless Everyone agrees problem What AMA going about answer actually what AMA going much going about AMA member District IX should first request demand neces sary licensed Contest Director club start coordinating first step can take simple Contest Director club should send now contest coordinators inexpen sive lOc postcard information card should include date traditional con tests years has held held type contest events scheduled ie RC Pattern CL Rac ing entrants normally come information will used co ordinators sanctioning contests 1979 will send traditional dates comes list neighboring district coordina tors before first year help pro tect contests planning make effort work neighbors help solve mutual problems Contest Directors should respond new coordinators have assured us will approve sanctions conflicts guar antee sanction approval next year initial action must begin now Send coordinator card CLIFF Coordinator Bill Bieda 411 Barker Building Omaha NE 68102 RC Coordinator Travis McGinnis 8027 West 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 group does have traditional date response coordinator should include what plans may have exam ple would like have Pattern meet sometime June contest coordinators have maps population figures clear overlays different categories weeks can help much help Another tip concerning sanction applica tions send application contest coordinator include stamped self-addressed post card coordinator will use card inform immediately contest has granted sanction alert problems may have aware including card will cut down time takes find out about contest make sure request re ceived first place Again cannot stress enough need send now appropriate coordinator formation necessary 1979 put off have waited until now con test season upon us problem present subject interest should highest initiate action Con test Directors should heard As final note groups neighboring Dis trict IX would also like kind infor mation encouraged send District IX co ordinators card FAt Combat Team Selection committee mem ber representing District IX Dave Hermit Jones 662 North Volutsia Wichita KS 67214 Comments questions regarding Combat TSC should sent Dave proud have him act behalf Congrat ulations best wishes Dave District IX hasavacancyonthe Free Flight Contest Board term office least two-year rule cycle 1978-79 names nominations volunteers should sent right away Remember Fargo Denver October district meetings well plan ning stages now going great See Coordination column unusually short things want say will doing hope emphasize need Contest Directors clubs send cards contest dates right now Arzooa uroa ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboroui District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redosds Beach CA 90278 Anooiaoa Vice-Presidentu Robe- Barnes 68-1090 Kono Mai Orion Aiea HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ales Chisolm 1100 West Sham Fresno CA 93711 Ed Hagerlin 2761 N Campbell Acenue Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Betty Stream 3723 Svosnder Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Granqer William 181 Pamnee Street San Marco, CA 92069 recent April Council Meeting took place district pleasure have traipse across nation attend pleased district selected Spring meeting Only Council member unable attend honored presence Vic Powell Executive Director NAA Vic member Council pre sence added lot meeting Associate Vice Presidents Betty Stream also attended two guests District 66 Model Aviation X also present Bev Wisniewski District X FF Contest Board member Joe Norcross First order business sad shape budget brought unexpected ly high insurance rates recently approved $3 dues increase along proposed postal rate increase would barely keep AMA would enable reserve fund built up must remembered paying 1978 insurance rates 1972 dues base Consequently deficit 1978 will large will come directly out reserve line reasoning Council voted increase Open dues $25 year magazine included establish Senior dues $750 Junior rate $500 family rate will $1 700 magazine option Open has deleted Juniors Seniors will have option $8 per year gen eral feeling dues increase should substantial enough cover inflation hedge against another insurance rate increase avoidance another dues increase few years Council Meeting held Long Beach day before MACS trade show opened AMA booth well staffed District X volunteers AMA staff allowed sell patches pins etc allowed sell member ships Im pleased report quite few sold following weekend saw first annu al IMS take place Los Angeles Conven tion Center Once again AMA booth staff stayed over week between shows time allowed sell pins etc Once again Betty Stream daugh ter Suzi Bev Wisniewski daughter-inlaw worked both weekend days show thanks An item might interest District X clubs looking flying site recently caught eye Ive sent newspaper clipping John Worth pertained new California state law holds property owners blame less injuries incurred others using property recreational purposes factor plus AMAs insurance should powerful lever obtaining permission fly private property recently attended meeting San Gabriel Valley Radio Control League meeting conducted President Ed Paige showed film Marvelous Minia tures well received Contact d like attend club meetings have news recently formed RC Sail plane club Bakersfield area name quite mouthfulSouthern San Joaquin Soaring Society have newsletter flying site have flying site theyre work securing second further information contact Bill Ruther ford 3412 Madrid Bakersfield 93301 Northern California AVP Glenn Carter comes following words another club IMAC Everyone model aviation has favorite area interest active Mine RC realistic aerobatic program offered IMACInternational Miniature Aerobatic Club adaptation full-scale IAC Sport Aerobatics flown world wide Originally conceived 1973 Sport Scale biplanes IMAC now offers levels competition biplanes monoplanes designed Aresti aerobatics Dozens IMAC events scheduled year Tournament Champions Las Vegas will use similar format Inter national Champion unlimited class fliers show worth seeing Membership $500 annually information write District X AVP Glenn Carter THE RMALS Alaska o 0 Moetarq en ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Ansociate Voe-Pesident Al Colon, 1607 S oon Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Rn 1 Ron 48 Boadnie MT 59015 Clarence C HaoIrn Ri 5 Ron 18 Coeor dAlene ID 83814 Ed McColloonh 535 E 81 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Reojo 26608 Dover Coin Kent WA 98031 Don zipoy 21418 NE Main Street Redmond WA 98052 number very good flight training programs district good because assist beginner get off right foot well assure help comes someone qualified interested will reserve fora later column plaudits due instructors assist make programs unsung heroes model aviation What will pre sent verbatim report Boeing Hawks program Dave Katagiri architect current program report contains some formation may enhance program first scheduled training program gan May 4th good turnout train ees instructors added bonus good weather New trainees present cluding several will become members order participate program May 10th too wet fly last Wednesday May 17th beautiful day New ships field included Doug Millers Q-TEE Cessna flyingfamily Colleen Frank Snook Darrel Cheshire checked out flew club trainer prepared Larry Shaull Darrell will responsible use trainer trainees intend StageFlight Pattern 1a Oval & Reverse Oval b Figure 8 offset runway 2a Oval & Reverse Oval b Figure 8 offset runway 3Oval upwind leg over runway 4Landing pattern let down final go around 5Landing pattern complete landing 6Takeoff Altitude Ft 300-200 100 100 use trainer should bring some sport fuel BYOF Observations edge runway brings mind difficulty novices have concerning directional control reversal ships fly towards themselves couple ways avoid giving wrong command 1 Always point transmitter antenna direction model flight ship coming toward pilot model should observed over shoulder positioned attitude right left com mand can given confusion control reversal 2 pilot faces model flying ward himself directional commands come reversed Therefore observing model drops wing apply stick com mand direction low wing raise Dont try think right left projecting yourself cockpit air craft takes too much time critical phase learning final landing approach Most frequent first ap proach ends cartwheel maneuver end runway because novice pilot applies wrong directional command aggravates situation apply confusion control reversal situation point time instructor probably grabs transmitter drops excitement technique use during final approach landing point antenna direc tion flight No 1 above simply use directional control stick either push model away pull towards pilot other words forget about right left commands instructors reminded teach trainees good habits concerning functional checks before starting fly use flight pattern avoids tower pits Also instructors should organize flight trainee knows before takeoff what expected transmitter handed over Avoid random flight patterninstead main tain large oval figure eight retrace pass Its good practice approach worked out Dave pro gression should interest Thank Dave Boeing Hawks ma terial Objective Maintain constant altitude track Vary throttle necessary Maintain constant altitude track Vary throttle necessary Maintain constant altitude track Vary throttle necessary Align runway center 100-25 100-0 Climb 100 ft Similar 3 align runway medium throttle final go around Demonstrate ability make straight approach Safe landing After TO orbit enter pattern land 7Simple aerobatics loops Immelman Cuban 8 wing over etc Instructor student choice August1978 67 FLIGHT TRAINING TASKS JUNIO FLIGHT / ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 COMPLETE RESULTS AMA INDOOR POSTAL WINNERS Graham Davitt David Turgeon Joel West RUNNERS-UP Collin DiMago Ian Davitt Mike VanGorder Douglas Carter Hey gang heres whole listing entered heartily congratulate winners top runners-up thanks too go theadults sponsored flying timed sent results Fairwood Flyers Berea Ohio named contest Ceiling Hopper largest contingent fliers too group Great Britain made inter national contest did very nicely selves too taking half top places Rather expert designs flown HL Glider event placings apparently depending age experience Rubber Powered Stick event chosen de sign additional factor exper ienced modelers flying quality Easy Bs Novice Pennyplanes beginners course starting out basic AMA Cubs Contests place modelers get together enjoy thrill flight contestant tries better himself did before well compete other fellow models compared see improvements can made construction designin other words special place special world returned whenever possible ENTRY DEADLINE Entries AMA Outdoor FF Spring Early Bird Postal Contest must received Ed Whitten June 30th Dont late OFFICIAL RESULTS AMA January/February 1978 LING HOPPER Indoor Postal Contest Ages up through 16 unlimited number flights scores adjusted 35 feet 1 Graham Davitt 2 Collin Di liaio Ian Davitt Mike Van Gorder Ichiro Sugioka Joel West Jimmy Schmock Douglas Carter Pam Griffith Paul Dumke Julie Hancy Jon Ehgotz Charlene Avins Kris LBne Kenny Lesher Steve Spence Peter Anderson Paul Smith Mike Clem Vince Marce Steve Martin Andrew Stark Johnny Womack III Jill Rose Chris Norris Jeff Rose Thomas Whiting Dale larsen Rooert Barnett Thomas Hoth tarry Andrews Randell Hayen hark Ferguson Three Best Fliahts Beat Sin1m F1ig 522 603 620 5535 517 4583 340 300 307 306 3 01 249 224 227 226 2 19 2 10 158 2 00 1106 574 1062 35 35 28 254 14 4 24 24 23 119 122 637 x x x x x 321 2 36 2 s6 245 251 1 23 x 2 15 x 2 53 140 x 158 x x 1094 x x x 280 x x x x x x 645 x x x x x 301 319 241 243 217 137 248 x 208 x x 130 x 103 x x 1087 x x x 328 x x x x x x Leeds ENGLAND Los Angeles Calif Leeds ENGLAND Cincinnati Ohio Flushing New York Simsbury Conn Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berca Ohio Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berca Ohio Berea Ohio Arlington Texas Berea Ohio Mansfield Texas Durham ENGLAND Berea Ohio Dallas Texas Berea Ohio Oak Ridge Tennessee East St Louis Mo las Cruces NM South Miami Florida Pompano Beach Fla South Miami Florida Oakland New Jersey Dallas Texas Miami Florida Ft lauderdale Fla Pomoano Beach Fla Hurst Texas New York 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7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 1 David Turgeon Joel West Graham Davitt Douglas Carter Kenny Lesher Jimmy Schmock Julie Hancy Kris Lane Charlene Avins Collin Di Maio Gary Hutchison Sue Kitts Steohenie Bade Steve Soence Rob Latham Jr Jon Ehgotz Cohn OBryan Mike Clafri Steve Dunn Greg Benepe Sean Sweeney Steve Schuff Peter Anderson San Diego Calif Simsbury Connecticut Leeds ENGLAND Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berca Ohio Arlington Texas Berea Ohio Los Angeles Calif Fife SCOTLAND Berea Ohio Berca Ohio Mansfield Texas Fort Worth Texas Berea Ohio Reno Nevada Dallas Texas Rena Nevada Fort Worth Texas Reno Nevada Berea Ohio Durham ENGLAND 240 291 197 172 180 177 169 175 200 167 170 154 138 140 134 120 119 110 124 100 91 226 292 196 167 180 175 166 170 190 165 160 153 135 135 115 105 107 90 96 90 111 x x 200 190 172 172 x 156 x 150 152 x x 123 x x x x x 80 x 466 583 514 397 362 360 352 335 345 390 415 332 330 307 273 275 249 225 226 200 220 190 202 224 35 35 23 23 23 23 214 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1978/08
Page Numbers: 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68
When last membership dues increase went effect 1973 AMA Execu tive Council promised hold line fu ture increases least five years prom ise kept during five years membership grew steadily healthy surplus funds developed fact beginning fifth year 1977 surplus grown just over $200000almost quarter million dollars Yet little over year later surplus cut almost half expected end 1978 surplus would gone story what happened past year half what behind headlines above AMAers will pay lot membership next year Several factors combined 1977 wave warning flag mid-yr say dues increase should considered Inflation alone increasing expenses general ex tent increased membership added costs outpacing increased come item particularmembership surancejumped annual cost about $53000 1976 $70000 1977 AMA Executive Council could see trend early 77 January year ap proved budget anticipated year-end deficit about $50000 Council wasnt too concerned ever since knew reserve surplus funds make up deficit also knew 1977 fifth year since last dues increase necessary increase could made 1978 get income back top expen ses So decision time came early August 77during Council meeting National Championships Californiathe K outlook reassuring no crisis ap parent However trend obvious concern ing income vs expenses Council dis cussed voted proposals dues creases several Council members noted strong mood among constituents dues increase should made long large surplus funds ex isted Executive Director cautioned against view noting surpluswhile seemed largeamounted about 20% current annual budget inflationary situation reserve ex cessive finally voted 1977 Nats meet ing would no dues increase 1978 moment decision seemed okay Unfortunately timing just bit too early way cause mid-August deadline finali zation materials annual membership renewal mailing follow shortly afterabout 70000 renewal packets prepared volume mail requires lead time about six weeks timing about month later different Council vote might have resulted early August too soon know financial report July RC World Championships Springfield OH would turn Out preliminary report indicated loss about $5000 definite bills still picture incom plete Similarly Nats mid-stride too soon know opera tion would turn out although apparent income would lower hoped both situations felt surplus would cover losses no spe cial action required year end picture dramatically different combined World Champs Nats losses developed worse ex pected totalling almost $50000 Thus Council met January consider 78 budget faced obvious ly deteriorating situation looking overall loss 1977 over $80000 prediction close same amount 78 Natsor other special event losses increased basic operating ex penses due inflation made outlook 78 no better 77 Council therefore voted 1979 dues increase provide $3 additional adult AMA member amount seemed safe enough allowing expected large jump membership insurance other costs once again timing unfortu nate true insurance cost 1978 yet available previous coverage due expire shortly insurance com pany yet provided cost figures re newal bid another company yet finalized So Council allowed almost $50000 budget insurance lone compared 77 cost about Model Aviation ended 1977 slightly black net income $70548 total income $38336026 cover total expenses $38265678 income included $281242 membershipsubscrip tions plus $9036126 advertising hob shop sales non-member subscriptions plans sales also $11757 allocation gen eral funds cover magazines provided out charge AMA officers free members mostly Contest Directors expenses cluded $271711 direct costs plus $11094378 allocated costs part HQ overhead apportioned magazine opera tion Thus again 1977 beginning magazine has continued pay itself drain general AMA income magazine staff consists five people salaries paid completely maga zine income addition magazine income covers cost part salaries some people other departments services par tially used magazine dollar per member beforea major increase turned out enough Within month after January Council meeting company providing 77 coverage asked $225000 78 coverage increase about $325 per member almost 400% Meanwhile bid alternate com pany came through $250 per member about $1 75000 year no other choices available latter cost prevailed though about $50000 lower other offer net effect increase 78 expense budget about $30000 increase plus others developed con cerning rent miscellaneous factors pro duced revised 78 budget deficit about $100000almost same amount remaining current surplus Thus Council met again late April year apparent dues increase voted just couple months previous inadequate no reserve fall back 79 needed sure dues income would enough cover expenses also felt necessary begin rebuild reserve especially since inflation showing no real signs abating insurance costs 79 might get worse mood therefore get back situation 73-76 periodmore enough funds cover costs assure August1978 57 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice- Presidents AMA EXECUTIVE COUNCIL EXPANDS MAGAZINE REPORT DUES INCREASE FOR 19 Operating Deficits 77 78 Evaporate Previous Surplus dues increase would hold 79 level just year So went beyond $22 adult rate magazine proposed voted $25 also voted increase dues rate Juniors Seniors Family membersit noted Juniors cost AMA $275 basic insurance costs alone $3 rate publication no longer feasible 1979 Junior will pay $5 basic dues Senior will pay $750 either wishes magazine cost will $8 additional Family members second adult AMA member family will pay $17 $25 less maga zine cost same time Council voted clude magazine automatically adult members except Family members noted currently available option con cerning magazine previously voted dropped 1980 new ac tion merely apply change year earlier consolidate dues change ac tions same year magazine decision noted based fact AMA members choice 78 paid maga zine separately economies would re sult elimination dual publication op erations AMA News Model Aviation increase magazine portion dues increase would minimized pointed out magazine operation paid its own way since its inception mid-75 AMAS NEW LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAM Some AMA members have questioned AMA has added life insurance basic membership liability protection coverage AMA incidentally involved insurance business AMA first membership service organization As such goal serve needs members best can As fundamental service AMA has provided members Comprehensive Gen eral Liability Protection years since 1942 addition AMA several years ago automatically included Accident/Medical cov erage members no extra charge li ability protection serves AMA member injures someone damages someones prop erty flying accident/medical pro gram pays medical bills member injured ability provide such pro tection allows Academy members fly confidence knowing pro tected against suit medical bills acci dent should occur collective bargaining power membership provides purchase strengththe dollars involved substantial Through strength numbers AMA able add surance service offering members theoppor tunity buy low cost term life insurance plan desire no obligation purchase coverageit simply avail able might want take ad vantage Most important AMA curs no expense nor receives profits plan expenses plan re sponsibility Albert H Wohlers & Company including materials addressing postage initial mailings promotional ex penses firm assisted AMA operated within its own budget currently based $7 per member 79 magazine will continue op erate within its own budget based $8 per member Thus $1 $8 1979 adult member dues increase will go magazine $8 very low subscription rate considerably less AMA members non-members less other maga zine comparable size quality meantime noted about $25000 magazine credits claimed AMA members 1975 offered refunds unfulfilled subscriptions part 76-77 surplus general funds thus magazine helped pro long time between previous new dues increase AMA Executive Council taking bold new dues action 79 looking renewal situation developed af ter 1973 dues increase extra funds available AMA made tremendous strides following five-year period particularly area public relations progress FCC FAA concerning model avi ation same situation repeats early 1980s can greatest period ofAMA pro gress yetthe basic theme behind Execu tive Councils action has develop strengthen AMA could rath er less continue growth past 10 years way goal 100000 members 1990 getting its current membership liability cover age effective first March 1978 through efforts AMA able save $53000 annual cost current coverage compared cost renewing coverage through previous insurance com pany Previously same company offered provide life insurance program mem bers no cost AMA program studied approved 1977 AMA Executive Council supplemental op tional benefit members Meantime AMA members have applied life insurance coverage have indicated AMA should have offered Thus appears plan has well-received enough members justify program short AMA mem bers have benefitted savings liabil ity accident/medical coverage have taken advantage life insurance op tion cost having incurred AMA Therefore life insurance program bonus benefit AMA membership costs borne choose participate CAMPING AND FAMILY DORMS AGAIN AT NATS 75 Nats families enjoyed unique facilities McNeese State University Lake Charles Louisiana took advantage special family suites groups couples families consisting just hus band wifesuch couple plus children couple plus other adults children special family suites include four small roomseach two single bedsplus sitting room utility room multiple-person bathroom including several sinks showers commodes family suite rate $8 per person 16 overno charge children under 16 example suite two adults two children under 16 rents total $16 per night suite being shared two couples rents $32 per night etc dormitories McNeese State University approximate ly four miles southwest Chennault Air Base reservations use dormitories must made through AMA either through advance entry mail Nats headquarters air base No priority system necessary ex cept families children will receive pre ference ample room other anticipated users dormitory space Advance reservation payment mail recom mended however refunds will made space used $5 key deposit will required refundable checkout individuals couples dorm rooms available $5 per person per night two room $8 per night room Camping Site tents trailers overnight motor home recreational vehicle parking whether camp site other au thorized parking area $10 charge per site covers complete Nats per iod number persons camp ing party will no refund unused days camping fee must paid advance upon arrival no electrical power individual campsites camp area cludes portable toilets No priority system campsites available Additional camping available door site Burton Coliseum about five miles south Chennault Air Basewhere Nats events will held cost will $5 per night payable AMA electrical water hookups available no sewage dumping facilities Trailer camper parking shade tents also will possible Indoor site Restrooms also available motel other camping information write AMA HQ check appropriate box entry form Entry forms mailed prior June 1 76 77 Nats contestants dead line advance mail entry postmark date July 3rd dont have entry form June 15 assuming want please advise AMA l-IQ immediately deadline will missedlate entry expensive TIlE RISING COST OF INSURANCE Up until few years ago cost AMA providing liability protection AMA mem bers relatively low averaging about SOc per member recently cost has creased major jumps actually triple 1978 annual totals recent years 197451900 members 197553900 197662500 197766600 1978 est71000 $ 24800 24800 37210 46000 156000 Note These figures include cost AMAs supplementary accident coverage originallyand stillcosts 25c per mem ber should also noted 1978 cost Continued page 61 58 Model Aviation 4id24 7 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 4 * * * 44 * 4 - * ** 4*4 * ** *** *44* * *4* ** * ** ** *4*4*4 *44* ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** *4 President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMSNS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 JOIN CLUB TO IMPROVE Toledo new AMA member confided since joining club learning aerodynamics much faster said still couldnt fly worth damn least now knew HOW AMA PRESIDENT SPENDS HIS TIME WELL CERTAINLY NOT BUILDING MODEL PLANES AMA members have consuming desire gain title AMA President would well study photo top column photo taken employee entered door hobby shop Monday morning mail about 70 80 pieces mail handle about 80% being AMA mail am obliged open read handle contents will also obligated respond much often entire mornings work simply open read mail AND THIS HAPPENS EVERY DAY AMA President does get paid nor does have staff aid him AMA desk dining room table home must cleared off least twice day Filing nightmare top still must earn living Are SURE want AMA President? WHATS IN NAMEACADEMY Ever wonder just call ourselves group THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERO NAUTICS Since have around since baby days AMA have long tried find simple statement have banded together Also willing eager pay dues privilege joining hands lap dictionary feel sums up pretty well reads ACADEMY LEARNED SOCIETY FORMED FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF ARTS OR SCIENCES original intent object organizers AMA reason unique name chosen course AMA became additional things services enthusiasts joined broader needs developed Are serving original purpose name ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS demanded ABSOLUTELY proof success advancing SCIENCE aeronautics very evident progress first hand-thrown glider todays sophisticated powered remotely controlled aircraft models have become extension minds having put bodies inside flying device dare think have developed model aeronautics ART gaze upon superb workmanship skill create beauty some sophisticated scale min iatures peoplecarrying large aircraft background Please assured AMA living up handsome manner intent hope AMAs founding fathers have gone far beyond fondest dreams conceived fascinating progressive path us follow AND WE CAN LOOK WITH GREAT PRIDE IN HOW WE ARE RAISING THEIR CHILD hope proud belonging ACADEMY am having chosen its primary officer DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE? According very learned dictionary person member academy Academy Model Aeronautics instance known ACADEMICIAN Now pretty profound should sure give pride boost Now know what am just wish could pronounce it! Hello fellow academicians Howzat sound Eh AND LEST WE THINK WERE PRETTY BIG brag lot being LARGEST SPORTING AVIATION ORGANIZATION IN THE WORLD well over 70000 members WE ARE HOWEVER much larger sporting organization nonaviation AMA NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION membership several times large leaves opening make profound state ment NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCI ATION loaded HOW ABOUT FLYING SITES! midwestern newspaper Ill spare citys name tongue-in-cheek columnist said Youll have excuse chug-holed streets city saving its money build tennis courts APOLOGY TO BUD NOSEN Last month column reported state ment BUD NOSEN relative trend toward so-called giant scale models Nosen manufactures very popular line biggies conversations Bud expressed concern however about use engines over 60 cu displacement Nosens models engineered flown successfully 60 magazine came out extra word slipped quote Bud saying con cerned about bigger engines error Bud concerned should until problem has better studied PERFECTLY NATURAL NAME Some time back top-ranked modeler flying us Chinese origin habit helping other name planes picked clever name fellows new masterpiece never guts enough suggest him name ASIAN FLU BE SELFISH ABOUT YOUR MODELING SAFETY IS SOMETHING THAT YOU OWE YOURSELF INDY 500 DRIVER BUILDS MODELS What does professional race car driver relaxation As write Indianapolis 500 auto race going full speed Hawaiian driver DANNY ONGA IS lead race until engine failed after 145 laps Danny interviewed camera asked Danny what youre racing Danny Ongais prompt answer what everyone else does swim BUILD MODEL AIRPLANES Now isnt what everyone does racing? Ask Danny IM FROM INDY YA KNOW calling attention above profound statement race car driver Danny Ongais thought time confess keep promoting heck out Texas born spent first 25 years life Indianapolis have avid Indy 500 fan since August1978 59 An employee snaps picture AMA President Johnny Clemens bringing usual huge stack Monday morning mail post office Note 38-year-old Curtiss Flying Boat folks took race age 5 hid den under laprobe floor back seat folks Model Ford first job Speedway painting Men Women little white build ings infield mortified such degrading job lettering outhouses! Until boss convinced important assignment Speedway said Therell about 250000 people weekend what didnt know little building go John ny efforts might stop 250000 person riot little lesson boss taught about painting outhouses has paid off rest life simply pointed out menial job should done best know because dont know might guided aided work Indy 500 roots go much deeper grandfather Dads father drove very first 500 relief driver Frank Fox Pope-Hartford racer finished race another relief driver race may have heard name well known aviation circles Eddie Rickenbacker Both relief drivers names may found listed sta tistics 1911 500 page 119 book Indianapolis 500 produced Lyle Engel editors Auto Racing Maga zine Rickenbacker VIP guest airshow MCd later mentioned important felt aeromodeling total picture of aviation small world taught fly ancient Cub H Wier Cook ace Rickenbackers 94th Aero Pursuit Squadron during World War Indianapo lis Municipal Airport named after Cook air school SALUTE TO WONDERFUL COUPLE cover June 1978 issue Model Airplane News magazine featured CARL BETH GOLDBERG ROY CLARK bringing together best two worlds aeromodeling country music entertaining occasion salute Carls 50th year anniversary model aviation saw picture smiled big grin because no nicer couple modeling world Goldbergs hope Roy Clark enjoyed flying model planes Walt Schroder Bill Bennetts Tournament Champions much enjoy him entertainer Please note Carl Goldberg just cant get away modeling MAN cover still showing interest RC Roy Clark! THIS APPROACH IS COMPLETELY WRONG! Much can accomplished individu al AMA member has valid cause constructive purpose member needs simply plead case proper manner machinery has set up PER THE AMA BY-LAWS will see matter gets full proper attention thing triggered letter appointed AMA Associate Vice Pres ident letter almost unbelievable AMA officer its lack homework proper procedure letter primarily regard AMA insurance matters let ter predicated another enclosed letter another AMA member insur ance agent insurance agents letter regard group life insurance policy recent ly offered AMA members letter has val id basis submitted AMA Asso ciate VP would have better sent members District Vice President point Associate VP wrote highly indig nant accusive two-page letter addressed Executive Council copies sent model magazine pi3lishers things wrong approach first two-page tirade about Group Life Insurance insurance agent AMA member written letter about about AMAs individual member lia bility insurance flying second error trying generate outside pressure very organization appointed serve accepted appointment should have accepted responsibility follow AMAs by-laws help Execu tive Council make decisions Executive Council Academy Model Aeronautics has elected BY YOU THE MEMBER SHIP will make decisions policy per by-laws Executive Council AMA highly intelligent group 15 per sons information EXCEL LENT TRACK RECORD RC BOMBERS AT NEW TOKYO AIRPORT An item PAUL HARVEYS broadcast May 16th started out like JOHNNY CLEMENS RC MODELERS. HEAR THIS letin went say local radicals opposed new airport TOKYO JAPAN have vowed prevent new airport functioning Paul calling attention rad icals trying use radio controlled model airplanes CARRYING HOMEMADE BOMBS damage airport Countermeasures used Japanese government setting up 18 powerful radios nine frequencies jam RC transmission Since Mr Harvey enthusiastic RC fli er himself AMA No 52197 made per sonal observation jamming going bombers might easily bomb selves! Right now Paul Harvey much same boat jammed-full sched ules negate pursuit model building flying passions well remember two Christmases ago Paul told going have sit down Angel Mrs Harvey figure out ways means trimming heavy schedule Since time has TRIPLED burden personal ap pearances see Paul run same kind fuel nervous energy both feel some little bit good can old world gotta feature Pauls broadcasts known Rest Story Someday would like turn tables Paul tell rest story Pauls help encour agement thought terminally ill about five years ago fortunate enough hear broadcasts listen ing great American great guy re spected fellow member Academy Model Aeronautics AND BY THE WAY think inflation has strangle hold billfold Paul Harvey mentioned mornings broadcast hotel room new Tokyo Airport costs $100 cab ride airport Tokyo $53 have no yen go prices JEWEL OF PHILOSOPHY hope youve noticed very few old damn fools RC SAILPLANE SYMPOSIUM IN ITALY mail just brought announcement SYMPOSIUM ON DESIGN OF R/C SAILPLANES Aero-Club Vergiate Italy October 1st 1978 program follows 0900 hrs-Opening Introduction 1300Lunch Vergiate Aerodrome Restau rant 1430-Questions answers open dis cussion 1 730-Closing Fee 15000 Lire Papers invited RC glider en thusiasts over world Papers English French German Italian papers will translated English bound book free distribution authors symposium participants sale others Title brief outline paper must submitted organ izers July 31st copy complete paper drawings other attachments must hands organizers before opening Symposium Interested people should contact Mr FRANCO PIANTANIDA Via Alberta da Somma 42 21019 SOMMA LOMBARDO Varese ITALY Papers have already announced Belgium England Italy Since ACADEMY Model Aeronau tics interprets mean LEARNED SOCI ETY FORMED FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF ARTS OR SCIENCES about learned US glider guiders participating Symposium! POPULAR RECIPE FROM POPLAR BLUFF always pleasant see ladies volve themselves husbands hobby lives SEMO-FLIER newsletter FREELANCER RCCLUB PoplarBluff MO editor Bobby Baker includes column wives Club president ROBERT STAG NERs wife CAROLYN wrote charming col umn told gettinga recipe book must have written wino said recipe called some kind wine said prepared dish crockpot called two pounds chick en carrots onion celeryand spices stewed white wine Carolyn reports delicious THE HAPPIEST CHICKEN ever eaten! Perhaps Carolyn would share recipe HAPPY CHICKEN you dropped note Stagners live 1838 Seifert Dr Poplar Bluff MO 63901 other clubs might want exchange newsletters Freelancers RC Club too WISE AND FRIENDLY GESTURE STEVE TISCHLER secretary editor BARNSTORMERS Portland OR May issue Barnstormer News item smacking friendliness pride read Barnstormer name tags will ready new members next meeting proud club Wear name tag ever fly GREAT IDEA New friends mean still fun PROFOUND BIT OF PHILOSOPHY OUR FUTURE IS SHAPED BY OUR PAST Since obvious seems would wise us very careful what past ******all now****** 60 Model Aviation INSURANCE COSTS Cont pg 59 same company provided liability coverage 1977 offered renew 1978 includes first two months 1977 rate increase over $150000 Fortunately AMA able obtain coverage anoth er company about $50000 less assuming about 70000 members 78 Its too early know what 1979 costs will could easily go higher lot previous policy terminated end February full year 1978 rate would $177500 71000 x $250 minimum amount AMA will probably have pay 1979 depends claim record 78 its minor may able hold price line can expect pay Its sel lers markettheres little choice almost no alternatives best can mini mize claims means atten tion safety neededmore ever foreto help avoid further cost increases ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS FINANCIAL STATEMENT YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31 1977 INCOME AND EXPENSE Actual 1977 Budget 1978 EXPENSE Actual 1977 Memberships JrISr @ $3 I/S @ $5-77/$6-78 Jr/Sr @ $10 Open Family @ $10 Op $12-77/$13-78 Open @ $17 Booster @ $5 Less Partial Credit Number 8618 $ 588 2041 915 22867 31435 136 Total Memberships66600 Life Membership Club Insurance Sanction Insurance Sanctions FAI Stamps M/A Adv & Dir Sales Supply Sales-Net Film Rental Miscellaneous Contributions Interest Income Amount Number 2585400 6693 $ 295000 243 2041000 1968 915000 1540 27440400 14112 53439500 46474 80600136 822500 $85974400 71166 235000 3509545 132550 463150 81 8500 10211826 795180 115900 189266 35563 2583681 Amount 2007900 145800 1968000 1540000 18345600 79005800 80600 800000 $102293700 60000 3720000 150000 463800 850000 10570000 800000 120000 200000 30000 2600000 Total Income$105064561$121857500 Special Projects Transferred Surplus 1977 Nats Loss2434909 1977 RCWC Loss1922873 1977 RCWCTV Prog Exp 4471 Total8687564 *Actual FAI expenses charged against Program Fund 1977 $1928376 Salaries$35289281 Annuity 1241286 Taxes 2356844 Subtotal Rent Telephones Postage Membership Processing Membership Ins $150 Rule Books M/A & Reprints direct costs FAI 62126 xSOc NAA Div Fee md NAR credit Public Relations Awards & Promotions Scholarship Program-net Film Projects Film Library Officer Service Staff Travel Office Supp Stanery Eq Maint Printing Supplies Insurance General Depreciation Legal & Audit Consulting Fees Bad Debts 38887411 2340806 1311200. 3128919 5923297 7007900 770800 27171100 2760850* 2730825 2160340.. 141230 - 87800 2442748 605197 4288523 905532 2454937 729930 875884 832081 857 $ 41970900 1809500 2772100 46552500 2745200 1320000 3200000 6200000 15594600 1 300000 32320000 3106300 3106300 2000000 150000 200000 2200000 320000 4400000 1000000 2720000 830000 1140000 980000 1450000 150000 Total Operation Expense $108819872 32984900 Excess Operating Expense Over Income3755311 27400 BALANCE SHEET Assets Current Assets Cash Checking Accounts$21566109 Petty Cash10362 Cash Savings Accounts48789356 Accounts Receivable owed us Misc Accounts Receivable Advances-Employees Nats Sponsor Pledges-i 977 M/A Advertising Receivables Program Advertising Deferred Charges M/A Future Issue Costs Prepaid Insurance Resale Supplies Inventory Printing & Duplicating Supplies Membership Supplies Other Fixed Assets Furniture & Equipment Less Reserve Depreciation 352059 780246 54000 1332925 17500. 1176382 477967 1440616 187232 4036620 22308 7335778 3379759 Total Assets$84199701 60164775 2474650 84624 148800 174267 1479923 5300 338233 280315 109700 596642 23000 122681 20000 4215959 Liabilities & Net Worth Current Liabilities owe Accounts Payable 5349991 Employees Escrow & Annuity - 5855733 $70365827Deferred Income Membership Dues 1978 Club Charters FAI Stamps etc. ________ 62639425 Funds Scale Team Control Line Indoor Team Program 2536730 FF Team Program RC Soaring Team Program RC Aerobatics Team Program Scholarship Fund Howard McEntee Fund AMA Property Fund Eight-Ball Fund Liberty Bell Air Show Team Program 7341125 AMA-FAI Fund surplus Surplus Balance 1-1-77 adjusted20176148 Net Loss/12 mos-gen 3755311 3956019Nats 2434909 1977 RCWC net loss 2497344 8687564 Total Net Worthjjj54 Total Liabilities & Net Worth$84199701 August 1978 61 INCOME Budget 1978 Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ant DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Asnoine Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeor 405 Mart Street Nahoa NH 03060 Rayeond Giboolear 39 Hh Street Old Toson M 04468 Charles f-f Learoyd PO Boo 425 West Gronoc MA 01472 Al Nocosnik 4 Oeurrly Place NoraIk CT 06860 Georte Parker 7 Paul Dr. Lee MA 01239 A Mike Schindler 5 8014cc Once Leclyard CT 06339 Willian Wilbur 6 La,rel Ace Krsery ME 03904 Yet another Council Meeting has taken place youll reading about proposed dues increase have long time general feeling should cover financial needs within anti cipated membership increases raise dues enough keep us solvent another three four years surplus HAD has gone thataway almost really cant get deficit spending Louie Pascucci has written ask special plug fun-fly Helicopters July 15th 16th Saturday symposium factory reps including Ernie Huber Ron Barker Bob Fish will make flight demonstrations Any helicopter aspirant needs assistance kind will much welcomed symposium no charge Saturday evening buffet also free movies will provided site OMally School Glocester MA Sunday will hoverirg event type contest three classes will prizes trophies 1-2-3 places Novice Intermediate Expert $5 entry fee will charged further details write Louie Pascucci 16 Witham St Glocester MA phone him 617 283-1408 would like have requests like well ad vance display booth getting great deal use now scheduled late August need please call early about three months ahead need much imagetype display keep public thinking about model aviation No times mentioned Heli meet would expect starting both days AM about 9 oclock New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Districg II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BoysideNY 11381 Ansocinte Viee-Presidentn Pete Biandrini 2605 Broadmay Yonkers NY 10705 Dauld Fitield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12065 John Gnigy 6387 Badger Dc. Lockyort NY 14094 Cliff Montylaisir 17 Rotary Dr. Summit NJ 07001 Jack Sannarco 2062 Emerson Ace. Union NJ 07083 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies USAF/EUROPE Box 4067 APO Neee York 09000 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS heartening observe District Meeting concept long last catching other parts country started OURS District II three years ago WRAMS Show past two years have held TWO such meetings per year ie WRAMS Jamboree White Plains New York other SYMPOSIUM CENTRAL NEW YORK MODEL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION Syracuse plan hold still others two annually New Jersey Such gatherings serve useful purposes purposely try skip formalities instead plunge right forthright rap-session members course recognize numerous problems us AMA members faced strive active ly find practical workable solutions such Free sincere discussion order day meetings cli mate mutual understanding good fel lowship prevails throughout feel world would nowhere folks dreamed fancied impossible dream say fan cied because things SEEM im possible accomplishment way dreams highly respected freely discussed meetings sound workable ideas result meetings should run beyond allotted time period because wish hear MUCH MANY can Only listening learn LEARN MUST about hopes aspirations problems feelings members properly represented MY job take seriously outset of meetings distribute several items such questionnaire soliciting suggestions im provement AMA both local general levels statement goals strongly believe shall obliged reach order realize better AMA us current list District II officials com plete titles addresses telephone numbers connection item last mentioned am pleased note Henry Goedkoop capable editor fine newsletter MONMOUTH MODEL AIR PLANE CLUB cited admiration award know Corner column July issue magazine re-printing list officials dis tributed White Planes District II Meet ing February year too admire Henry having cooperated us regard Cake belated opportunity thank him MAD AT TETERBORO wish compliment Bill McClure HACKENSACK VALLEY FLYERS president achieving another FIRST hope certainly beginning long series having put super-super model air show Teterboro Airport New Jersey April 16 1978 Recognition also due GARDEN STATE CIRCLE BURN ERS other groups individuals contributed toward great event Featured show day-long demonstrations RC Control Line model aircraft well remotely-controlled boats competition standpoint events WW Post WW WW 2 Pat tern Biplane Helicopters Stand-Off Scale RC Boats RC Cars Demonstration flights controlled model aircraft made 11 am 1 pm 3 pm Attendance put over 5000 thrilled individuals 10 am display hangar jammed great models various unique de signs As Bill points out made profit gave almost $1000 prize money met costs important 98% came public directly associated hobby made Suburban Pan Am Bendix happy public relations end invited us back next year promised hangar room ramp space other facilities thanks Bill associates great contribution furtherance model aviation District II everywhere because like stone thrown surface water ripples spread out far beyond point im pact certainly regret having able attend show prevented doing virtue Executive Council Meeting Long Beach CA frustrations being AMA VP can place given time means forced pass up meetings contests other events try cover ground well possibly can certain limitations therefore havent visited club lately please bear shall best make am able PORTABLE DISPLAY BOOTH OF DISTRICT II tabletop display booth has certainly making rounds District II has proven very effective means getting modeling messages across public Frank Costello ROXBURY AREA MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB has very kindly volunteered serve coordinator portable booth district require shows etc please communicate directly Frank ad dress 27 Kearney Street Dover NJ 07801 telephone 201-361-1809 As date booth possession Joe Friend Freehold NJ used very successfully recent mall show club MONMOUTH MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB actively participated RHINEBECK CLASSIC197B VERSION MID-HUDSON RCSOCIETYisanoth er District II group duly proud does club contribute mightily advancement model avia tion through very popular WORLD WAR JAMBOREE held fall Rhinebeck NY now Rhinebeck Classics June 24 25 year represents another major step forward same direction very popular well-run meets successful great measure through capable efforts CD Vance Sutton Rhinebeck Clas sics embrace categories aircraft 1919 1937 era such events Barn storming Time Trials according special Rhinebeck Rules site old Rhinebeck Aerodrome just outside Rhinebeck NY operated Cole Palen also very good friend model aviation hope could make Rhinebeck Classic too will able make 1978 WW Jamboree Septem ber Consult Contest Calendar mag 62 Model Aviation azine concerning exact date soon information shall have published doing will assure yourself fam ily two terrific weekends very beautiful part country GEAR UP AND LOCKEDIII Ohm sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahn Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vce-Pnenidents Joe Eiben 5192 Edenhorst Lynharsl OH 44124 Francis Floharty 504 21st Sr. VennaWV 26101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadowbrook Sr Dad PA 19087 Edward Wisser 1521 Sarrrms Sr McKeesporn PA 15131 Hey District llIers report month overdue since either mailed too late mail ran slow something Well anyhow Council Meeting held Long Beach CA Conveniently MAC Show just next door Convention Center Long Beach stayed Council Meet ing board Queen Mary teresting experience itself No expen sive other motel accommodations quite different As usual met day cut little shorter usual fatigue factor took its toll important items covered concern modelers decision dues increase absolutely inevit able due inflation much increased surance costs also have holding line six years has eaten cash reserve would have strictly red next year dues increase formula finally approved after much discus sion $25 Open includes magazine $17 family option additional Open member $750 Seniors $5 Juniors still represents great bargain considering very excellent magazine insurance coverage large number other items cov ered wont discuss except proposed merger Lower Michigan out District VII District Ill No action taken affected VPs instructed pulse districts get further feedback resolution issue next Council Meeting Essentially guys gals Lower Michigan want join District III cause strong ties III particularly regard competition matters both RC CL So chance voice opinion Well find out reads col umn What thinknegative positive Ill vote next Council Meeting ba sis response Please address thoughts home address 1101 E Rahn Rd Dayton OH 45429 Some items will coming up next Council Meeting include BIG air planes appearing greater numbers What think about Are greater hazard should regulated would place limits Received note Jim Gaffrey about formation new Soaring Club N Ridgeville Ohio may contacted 6007 Cornell Blvd N RidgevilleOhio 44039 seems Northern Ohio Soaring Society now has about 19 members fly Park Board property nice thing about ar rangement Park Board happy have mow area letter Tom Markland flies guys Cincinnati inquires about AMA selling insurance think refer ring recent group insurance proposal offered outside insurer like other group insurance plan definitely being sold AMA Looks like bargain Also information try swer mail sometimes letter may slip through crack dont discouraged Let assure others easy task catering need and/or gripe modeler Theres profound truth Ive learned since taking non-salary job that AMA certainly perfect can bet tries damn hard serve majority modeler needs best way possible received report Associate VP Joe Eiben years National Model Plane Show held Cleveland area Joe reports entry categories almost 600 largest ever As matter interest over Delaware rict Columbia land h Carolina IVVirninia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Loaham MD 20801 Aveociate Vinn-Presidennn Chariot Foreman 609 Pnhite Rd. Mechanicroille VA 23111 V Sill Helms 800 Tynola Road Charlotte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wiltrrinnton DC 19809 John Preston 7012 Elora Coars Falls Charch VA 22042 Rassell Sanduslsy 1122 Plaza Circle Joppa MD 21085 Paul Yacobacci 6408 Winthrop Dr. Fayerreaille NC 28301 Council reviewed several hours unsettling financial data 1976 1977 1978 1979 escalation felt seriously lifestyles has course affected whole Academy operation rising costs commodity service marketplace overall disinte gration values used 10 years ago judicial system hascaused insurance picture jump out focus completely off-screen old news Youve heard much sensibilities jaded Read news magazines sides lives seem closing us President brother famous beerdrinker asks unions hold line wage increases jawbones industry hold line price increases federal budget goes up beyond dreams men just generation gone numbers Im mak ing money Ive ever made Im cutting costs way possible cant keep up rising tide increases Sales tax goes up broadened cut deeply Newspapers talk about costof-living increases terms two perhaps five percent changes see look like 30 40% Council session voted increase dues could pin down precisepast four years total entries have 556 506 585 594 Joes figures show decline total number grade school entries well Control Line As expected total Radio entries over four years has about doubled Free Flight Con trol Line entries have decreased Joes report listed 190 winners Out almost 200 awards offered show offers something strong its appeal young sters Joe Cohorts congratu lated magnificent effort just hope business doesnt interfere again can make show next year Incidently have appreciated council advice have gotten several occa sions year four Associate VPs would like remind folks out holding shows various kinds VP has AMA display available shows Just let know needs dis play moment middle three stops PA will close report bit bad news Jim Slater RC Contest Coordinator District III has contracted partial paraly sis resulting bout virus Mount Carmel Hospital Columbus OH Im sure would appreciate card note modeling friends ly amount would job What can about five-year planning cannot guess what next six months will Experts seem agree financial magazines will keep going bad until goes worse cant agree timing severity thing seems certain charged responsibility future planning rather large organization must opt security growth same time keep up must grow change create new ways solve problems must keep financial security allow us options change cannot suggest way us voter median mass bill-payers work solve worlds biggest problem So insidious inroads have made day-to-day pocketbooks personal free doms seems no way back plus side Academy ganization efficient growing efficient month new systems energies used Planning new er ways serve members reaching modelers has never ably done dedicated people doing now ever before get whole act straight Council has no desire count good must concern itself im provement guys out faced prob lems may specifically different generally similar Youve made decisions maybe some working see something organization dont just cri tique suggest solutions pot can use some stirring dialogue developing least District IV concerning Pattern Scale judging situation reported last month group forming hopes organizing judging situation Just received groups formal proposal plans reprinted below received cppy Scale August1978 63 judges reaction proposal Ill clude edification pen reactions send either Howard Crispin Jr John Preston myself Ad dresses below Academy Model Aeronautics District IV Proposal Judges Howard Crispin Jr 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottsville VA 22901 Due lack working national judg ing organization responsive regional needs following proposal being circulated Clubs within AMA District IV involved Pattern Scale Sport biplane competition especially asked give proposal con sideration response may ultimate answer should provide means working towards goal fair know ledgeable competent judging 1 Create regional organization initially AMA District IV will provide basis scheduling coordinating judges accor dance contest schedule within AMA District IV successful would worth expand other AMA Districts en courage districts form own judging groups respect item three con sideration should given least com munication between AMA Districts 2 Organize such manner utilize judges equitable basis Provide adequate coverage overworking few individu als during competition season 3 Provide means training personnel high levels competence skill require ment would provide judges familiar Pattern Scale Sport biplane rules aircraft characteristics flight capabilities requires periodic seminars areas district well entire district would desirable utilize Model Aviation forum discussion other needs organization can no doubt ar ranged seminars should set up pro vide discussion demonstrations practice sessions 4 Encourage contest directors fliers clubs recognize effort judges encourage capable people become judges several aspects considered am sure have contests much thank extended judges end two three hard days work small part encouragement aspect greatest need people capable willing encourage USPJA functional suggested following action taken Response quite good locally approval endorse ment forthcoming USPJA time suggested competition club recruit two people know ledgeable willing work judges people would subsidized club some mannerpayment AMA dues club dues portion thereof return two individuals would have certain commitments club Districts coordinator District would assign people minimum two meets yearone would club-sanctioned competition other away away would scheduled near individuals home base possible would occasional trips some greater distances should contest requirements requiring substan tial number judges days high transportation costs would desirable provide some reimbursement judges away home An adequate judging staff could formed manner Judges would expected attend occasional scheduled sem inars proposal would require co operation concerned would desirable have some plans finalized order have formal endorsement District IV meeting August does provide full usage 1978 hope fully start can made 1978 District IV organization will fully function al 1979 Response John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Dear Howard response Proposal Judges discussed April meeting RCCVA now circulating known competition clubs District IV have following comments 1 I am strongly favor regional organi zation improve both availability quality judges past experiences USPJA appears so-called national organization responsive needs its members District IV 2 I believe practical ex pect single group judges become skilled judging Pattern Scale Sport bi plane events say because feel majority Scale enthusiasts myself includ ed prospective judges might expected appear have sufficient terest Pattern flying want judge event also same may also apply Pat tern fliers regard judging Scale contest contest both Pattern Scale events perhaps Sport biplane scheduled necessary have different judges event order give ac tive judges break duties should add past experiences judging confined Pattern Scale cannot fer constructive comments Sport biplane event 3 I believe idea recruiting two people competition club good expect travel other clubs have no affiliation act judges will met much en thusiasm have already asked such vol unteers NVRC response overwhelming its absence As alter native would suggest representative competition category should re cruited club planning AMA com petition event people would encour aged attend training sessions etc would responsible training judges own club turn would judge clubs contests other words club judging reps would ensure judging standards contests held clubs con form standards established Dis trict IV organization would willing volunteer services act Scale judging repre sentative either orboth clubs DCRC NVRC am member 4 Some effort should made tie District IV judging organization USPJA feel necessary order maintain uniform national standards judging various events USPJA does respond effort least tried Hope comments some use Howard Sincerely John D Preston Alabama ida gia issippi to Rica V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeilI District V Vice-Presideot 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham Al 35205 Associate Vice-Pridento John Bryson 400 Council Cr P0 Boa 1355 Tupelo MS 38801 Richard E Jackson 107 White Blod Scvveroillr SC 29483 chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Colavbus GA 31904 Arvhcr Johnson 932 Bnyri Dr. Deiray Beach FL 33444 Jim Larhin 3252 Monte dOre Once Hoover AL 35216 Luis Rodi9vez C-tO 5th St Bet. Villa Rica Bavamon Puerto Rico 00619 John Workman 5321 Over-ton Road Nashville TN 37220 Have noticed much bigger model planes getting isa 29 pound 10 foot CessISW 15-year-old Todd Baker poses re cently completed Sig Kadet plane flies beautifully Todd lives Helena AL constantly encouraged prompted understanding father Dr Henry Baker way twig bentthe tree grows Todd will top flier days pic ture taken Grayson Valley field 64 Model Aviation Al LflallToux secretary c rasco Model Pilots Odessa FL sent snap Mr Paul Flow two-engine cutie almost InIJILLUIC WdS eaen oig air snow tn Meriolan MS other day L-R jack Neal Harold Watson Hervey Woods posing after flying crowd Bham Aeromodelers Club way several important growing RC clubs Atlanta GA area doing unusu ally good job serving local modelers Mac Hodges newsletter editor lanta area Conley Flyers faithfully sends mn o newnietter month recent contest nere some winners Mike Powers 1st Scale Pop Curtis 1st Star Novice Bob Stewartlst Expert Jerry Bishop 3rd Novice Ray Creasy worst crash Pop Curtis well-known sport flier Georgia belongs several prominent clubs good friend Pop edged Mr Bob Ruther Nashville Quickie 500 took great delight doing Bob good friend also am staying Out Bob doesnt get beat very often folks nois S Indiana ucky oc, VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Aesociate Vice-President Ocord S Ahlberg 734 Acuda Rd. Valparaisg IN 46353 Roger Oeers 729 N 22nd Sn. Onincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stosely Lane Springfield IL 62704 Frank L Hoghes 709 NE 44th Sn. Kansas City MO 641 t6 Edmin Wynn PodI 1640 Meywich Dr. Leoleglon KY 40504 Robert C Stagner 1828 Sole, Or. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip SolInon 3021 Spring Volley Ct. Anderson IN 46011 contests fun flies have rained out blown out far spring Seems have beautiful weather during middle week least weather doesnt bother mall shows managed attend show Peoria IL sponsored Peoria RC Club Peoria Area Wyreflyers Control Line club About 100 models displayed half Control Line models happy meet modelers finally hope see Bob Overmier president Wyreflyers wrote short letter Seems having much fun flying Control Line some RC fliers watching may build some Ukie models Lake County Radio Control Club North Shore Model Boaters held first RC Model Exposition April 29 30 Lakehurst Shopping Center Waukegan IL About 125 airplanes boats cars shown show successful AMA-sanctioned event planned next year David Fulton Chairman sent letter press release about show Steve King sent information about Central Indiana RC Flyers Association Chal lenge restricted fun fly dianapolis area RC clubsand set July 30 trying build annual con test between clubs traveling trophy Sounds like fun have new club Illinois Lisle Aero already have flying site meet second Tuesday Lisle Park District fieldhouse Most members far RC modelers David Cosby Mineral Point MO sent letter some color photos some modelers down club Min eral Area RC Society fly Washington County Airport Potosi MO have 3000-foot runway anyone wants fly David Gary Griffith missed three weekends flying last winter need black white photos col umn sorry cant insert Daves color prints missed last Executive Council Meet ing due death family think first Ive missed about seven years what hear AMA dues have go up first estimated Inflation insur ance really hurting Iowa igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Anenae Muscatine IA 52761 Aesoniane VicePreeiden5g Iarne D Clerk PR 3 Cedar Rapids IA 62401 Frank Morrssry 14100 W Park Ace. New Berlin WI 63151 Tm Price 11287 Soar Sterlint Heights Ml 46078 Wer Robrog 4494 Tanylewood Trail Sr Joseph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Howard Wayne 1706 7th 55. NE Rochester MN 65901 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Rorralos Ml 48174 spent two days April Long Beach CA behalf District VII purpose visit attend Executive Council Meeting April 21 Upon return promptly wrote short report forwarded AVPs District VII AVP ball should have some formation already January meeting voted dues increase probably prematurely insurance costs carrier defined April meeting forced review also total budget AMA 1978 going faced very tough financial squeeze due primarily increased insurance costs 1978 unknown escal ation 1979 provide satisfactory finan cial situation passed dues increase 1979 follows $2500 Open members including magazine $750 Senior mem bers magazine $500 J u niors magazine present surance rate losing money Ju nior Senior member joins 1978 good explanation made Jim Scarboroughs column July issue MA also faced possibility will lose tax exempt status non-profit organization IRS confirms ruling will have increased costs required oper ate pay taxes IRS intends examine non-profit corporations due some problem Maryland involving improper tax exemp tions non-profit group AMA now ap pealing ruling outcome uncer tam Close behind us investigations will AMA AMA ride motorcy cles go doctors know mean complete statement reasoning hind dues increase issue please locate hope can understand Councils action April matter transferring lower Michigan District Ill brought up Council recommendation As result input received prior meeting did try make positive motion have sent questionnaire chartered clubs Michi gan asked input proposal presented AMRCC heard less half clubs Michigan could make positive comments meeting clubs respond can make proposal August meeting Nats Please respond havent already done Speaking Nats would like Lake Charles permanent Nats site peti tion present being circulated AMA chartered clubs Have seen about 1979 Nats Lincoln-Omaha area Contact Vince Mankowski District IX VP myself well very interested com ments Thanks newsletter editors clubs monthly news havent swered am avoiding neg lecting am just buried paperwork dont give up Ill try get note off soon send thoughts AVPs should because serve should doing job Keep informed dont get ac tion let know cant personal profile month because dont have pictures use Next month hope introduce another Dis trict VII team need good guideline flight instruction RC beginners Mil wau kee Flying Electrons newsletter Flypap er excellent April issue Geoff Styles editor 6061 N Bay Ridge Ave Whitefish Bay WI 53217 Ill bet would send copy asked Thanks clubs have sent club patch jacket still has few open spots want send election year President AMA time heard Nominations numbered districts President will made August Nominating Committee meet ing its up make decision head man See Nats Arkansas S Louisiana Menico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankensitip Wichita Falls TX 76308 Ansociare VicePresideons Boec Averill 9117 La Barrarree NE Albcrloerrloe NM 87111 Ned Borne, 523 N Lebanon Sciphor LA 70563 Frank Osborne 18 Mohace N Lintle Rock 72116 Bod Teeny Son 545 Richardson TX 75080 trend contests district up year made Cliff Cloud Climbers contest Benbrook August1978 65 good turnout Dallas RC Club Quickee 500 Mesquite 32 entered flew five fast rounds Pylon races Smith Claeys tied five first place heats Paul took best flight time Paul insisted check out well-used airplane says does have slick fly Quickie 500 Abilene also reported fine crowd flew Novice Pre Novice District VIII AMA tabletop display getting good workout need mall show demonstration whatever contact soon have date Sure dont want disappoint anyone use get back soon can next group can have reports get has getting good response bring ing new AMA club members Remem ber district has display its use hear working well districts Once again year plan district contests Cant make would like meet dont make city contest remem ber Ill LAKE CHARLES NATS get contest please come up introduce yourself have met before come re-introduce self Should go Nats want work events help would appreci ated Naturally event directors pre-selected workers timers count ers tabulators etc can offer services site 1978-79 rule book finally got printed mail should have yours now write HQ let know did get may late contest season will early 1979 Read rules event fly dot book indicates change So read over closely did get disturbing report CD dealt contestant classification rule book very explicit cannot lower classification first filling out required form must also signed district VP have signed yet have asked yet can go upward own can compete higher class cannot compete lower class Also acquire points automatically advance following year Novice Pre-Novice meant get people Pattern So dont scare new ones out event Dont underclass yourself poor sportsmanship could affect own contest So before going contest make sure know what flying what classes going Nats flying CL Stunt might want know Dallas Rounders putting pre-Nats Precision Aerobatics contest July 29-30 will using four PAMPA classes can get entry blank Dallas Round ers 2400 Lovell Dr Mesquite TX 75150 read report last Council Meeting big item change dues structure other items acted have gripe about what done dont sit stew Let hear about expect hear happy So dont hear take satisfied got preview look cover program RC Southwest Champion ships contest Labor Day weekend planning three-day contest Pattern Pylon Scale Helicopter Old Timers Soaring plans Free Flight Control Line contests well under way also format has changed since local clubs have taken over portion South western Chain pionships Coistado as aska h Dakota h Dakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Ymca Mankewski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue NE 68005 Annociate Vce-Prsidensa charles Orannon 2220 Muriposa Olod Casper WY 82601 Gerald Oeneav 6464 S Andes Plane Aarvra co 80016 Man Hansen 1900 Wocorsn SW Huron 5057360 Lornie Kroeber 1764 S 9th Fargo NO 58102 Oscar Olson Otti Maple Omaha NE 68104 Jim OReilly 4760 N Oattin Wichita KS 87220 Coordination majority districts problems stems same source Whether problem representation redistricting host similar issues basic issue contest coordinating numerous examples conflic ting contests situations two local groups competing fliers within outside district Colorado competes District X Arizona fliers Wichita ri vals Texas Oklahoma fliers Sioux City Des Moines bat heads Fargo Sioux Falls entrants Nebraska Muscatine IA vs Lincoln NE Springfield MO vs Oma ha NE etc etc list almost endless Everyone agrees problem What AMA going about answer actually what AMA going much going about AMA member District IX should first request demand neces sary licensed Contest Director club start coordinating first step can take simple Contest Director club should send now contest coordinators inexpen sive lOc postcard information card should include date traditional con tests years has held held type contest events scheduled ie RC Pattern CL Rac ing entrants normally come information will used co ordinators sanctioning contests 1979 will send traditional dates comes list neighboring district coordina tors before first year help pro tect contests planning make effort work neighbors help solve mutual problems Contest Directors should respond new coordinators have assured us will approve sanctions conflicts guar antee sanction approval next year initial action must begin now Send coordinator card CLIFF Coordinator Bill Bieda 411 Barker Building Omaha NE 68102 RC Coordinator Travis McGinnis 8027 West 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 group does have traditional date response coordinator should include what plans may have exam ple would like have Pattern meet sometime June contest coordinators have maps population figures clear overlays different categories weeks can help much help Another tip concerning sanction applica tions send application contest coordinator include stamped self-addressed post card coordinator will use card inform immediately contest has granted sanction alert problems may have aware including card will cut down time takes find out about contest make sure request re ceived first place Again cannot stress enough need send now appropriate coordinator formation necessary 1979 put off have waited until now con test season upon us problem present subject interest should highest initiate action Con test Directors should heard As final note groups neighboring Dis trict IX would also like kind infor mation encouraged send District IX co ordinators card FAt Combat Team Selection committee mem ber representing District IX Dave Hermit Jones 662 North Volutsia Wichita KS 67214 Comments questions regarding Combat TSC should sent Dave proud have him act behalf Congrat ulations best wishes Dave District IX hasavacancyonthe Free Flight Contest Board term office least two-year rule cycle 1978-79 names nominations volunteers should sent right away Remember Fargo Denver October district meetings well plan ning stages now going great See Coordination column unusually short things want say will doing hope emphasize need Contest Directors clubs send cards contest dates right now Arzooa uroa ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboroui District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redosds Beach CA 90278 Anooiaoa Vice-Presidentu Robe- Barnes 68-1090 Kono Mai Orion Aiea HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ales Chisolm 1100 West Sham Fresno CA 93711 Ed Hagerlin 2761 N Campbell Acenue Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Betty Stream 3723 Svosnder Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Granqer William 181 Pamnee Street San Marco, CA 92069 recent April Council Meeting took place district pleasure have traipse across nation attend pleased district selected Spring meeting Only Council member unable attend honored presence Vic Powell Executive Director NAA Vic member Council pre sence added lot meeting Associate Vice Presidents Betty Stream also attended two guests District 66 Model Aviation X also present Bev Wisniewski District X FF Contest Board member Joe Norcross First order business sad shape budget brought unexpected ly high insurance rates recently approved $3 dues increase along proposed postal rate increase would barely keep AMA would enable reserve fund built up must remembered paying 1978 insurance rates 1972 dues base Consequently deficit 1978 will large will come directly out reserve line reasoning Council voted increase Open dues $25 year magazine included establish Senior dues $750 Junior rate $500 family rate will $1 700 magazine option Open has deleted Juniors Seniors will have option $8 per year gen eral feeling dues increase should substantial enough cover inflation hedge against another insurance rate increase avoidance another dues increase few years Council Meeting held Long Beach day before MACS trade show opened AMA booth well staffed District X volunteers AMA staff allowed sell patches pins etc allowed sell member ships Im pleased report quite few sold following weekend saw first annu al IMS take place Los Angeles Conven tion Center Once again AMA booth staff stayed over week between shows time allowed sell pins etc Once again Betty Stream daugh ter Suzi Bev Wisniewski daughter-inlaw worked both weekend days show thanks An item might interest District X clubs looking flying site recently caught eye Ive sent newspaper clipping John Worth pertained new California state law holds property owners blame less injuries incurred others using property recreational purposes factor plus AMAs insurance should powerful lever obtaining permission fly private property recently attended meeting San Gabriel Valley Radio Control League meeting conducted President Ed Paige showed film Marvelous Minia tures well received Contact d like attend club meetings have news recently formed RC Sail plane club Bakersfield area name quite mouthfulSouthern San Joaquin Soaring Society have newsletter flying site have flying site theyre work securing second further information contact Bill Ruther ford 3412 Madrid Bakersfield 93301 Northern California AVP Glenn Carter comes following words another club IMAC Everyone model aviation has favorite area interest active Mine RC realistic aerobatic program offered IMACInternational Miniature Aerobatic Club adaptation full-scale IAC Sport Aerobatics flown world wide Originally conceived 1973 Sport Scale biplanes IMAC now offers levels competition biplanes monoplanes designed Aresti aerobatics Dozens IMAC events scheduled year Tournament Champions Las Vegas will use similar format Inter national Champion unlimited class fliers show worth seeing Membership $500 annually information write District X AVP Glenn Carter THE RMALS Alaska o 0 Moetarq en ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Ansociate Voe-Pesident Al Colon, 1607 S oon Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Rn 1 Ron 48 Boadnie MT 59015 Clarence C HaoIrn Ri 5 Ron 18 Coeor dAlene ID 83814 Ed McColloonh 535 E 81 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Reojo 26608 Dover Coin Kent WA 98031 Don zipoy 21418 NE Main Street Redmond WA 98052 number very good flight training programs district good because assist beginner get off right foot well assure help comes someone qualified interested will reserve fora later column plaudits due instructors assist make programs unsung heroes model aviation What will pre sent verbatim report Boeing Hawks program Dave Katagiri architect current program report contains some formation may enhance program first scheduled training program gan May 4th good turnout train ees instructors added bonus good weather New trainees present cluding several will become members order participate program May 10th too wet fly last Wednesday May 17th beautiful day New ships field included Doug Millers Q-TEE Cessna flyingfamily Colleen Frank Snook Darrel Cheshire checked out flew club trainer prepared Larry Shaull Darrell will responsible use trainer trainees intend StageFlight Pattern 1a Oval & Reverse Oval b Figure 8 offset runway 2a Oval & Reverse Oval b Figure 8 offset runway 3Oval upwind leg over runway 4Landing pattern let down final go around 5Landing pattern complete landing 6Takeoff Altitude Ft 300-200 100 100 use trainer should bring some sport fuel BYOF Observations edge runway brings mind difficulty novices have concerning directional control reversal ships fly towards themselves couple ways avoid giving wrong command 1 Always point transmitter antenna direction model flight ship coming toward pilot model should observed over shoulder positioned attitude right left com mand can given confusion control reversal 2 pilot faces model flying ward himself directional commands come reversed Therefore observing model drops wing apply stick com mand direction low wing raise Dont try think right left projecting yourself cockpit air craft takes too much time critical phase learning final landing approach Most frequent first ap proach ends cartwheel maneuver end runway because novice pilot applies wrong directional command aggravates situation apply confusion control reversal situation point time instructor probably grabs transmitter drops excitement technique use during final approach landing point antenna direc tion flight No 1 above simply use directional control stick either push model away pull towards pilot other words forget about right left commands instructors reminded teach trainees good habits concerning functional checks before starting fly use flight pattern avoids tower pits Also instructors should organize flight trainee knows before takeoff what expected transmitter handed over Avoid random flight patterninstead main tain large oval figure eight retrace pass Its good practice approach worked out Dave pro gression should interest Thank Dave Boeing Hawks ma terial Objective Maintain constant altitude track Vary throttle necessary Maintain constant altitude track Vary throttle necessary Maintain constant altitude track Vary throttle necessary Align runway center 100-25 100-0 Climb 100 ft Similar 3 align runway medium throttle final go around Demonstrate ability make straight approach Safe landing After TO orbit enter pattern land 7Simple aerobatics loops Immelman Cuban 8 wing over etc Instructor student choice August1978 67 FLIGHT TRAINING TASKS JUNIO FLIGHT / ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 COMPLETE RESULTS AMA INDOOR POSTAL WINNERS Graham Davitt David Turgeon Joel West RUNNERS-UP Collin DiMago Ian Davitt Mike VanGorder Douglas Carter Hey gang heres whole listing entered heartily congratulate winners top runners-up thanks too go theadults sponsored flying timed sent results Fairwood Flyers Berea Ohio named contest Ceiling Hopper largest contingent fliers too group Great Britain made inter national contest did very nicely selves too taking half top places Rather expert designs flown HL Glider event placings apparently depending age experience Rubber Powered Stick event chosen de sign additional factor exper ienced modelers flying quality Easy Bs Novice Pennyplanes beginners course starting out basic AMA Cubs Contests place modelers get together enjoy thrill flight contestant tries better himself did before well compete other fellow models compared see improvements can made construction designin other words special place special world returned whenever possible ENTRY DEADLINE Entries AMA Outdoor FF Spring Early Bird Postal Contest must received Ed Whitten June 30th Dont late OFFICIAL RESULTS AMA January/February 1978 LING HOPPER Indoor Postal Contest Ages up through 16 unlimited number flights scores adjusted 35 feet 1 Graham Davitt 2 Collin Di liaio Ian Davitt Mike Van Gorder Ichiro Sugioka Joel West Jimmy Schmock Douglas Carter Pam Griffith Paul Dumke Julie Hancy Jon Ehgotz Charlene Avins Kris LBne Kenny Lesher Steve Spence Peter Anderson Paul Smith Mike Clem Vince Marce Steve Martin Andrew Stark Johnny Womack III Jill Rose Chris Norris Jeff Rose Thomas Whiting Dale larsen Rooert Barnett Thomas Hoth tarry Andrews Randell Hayen hark Ferguson Three Best Fliahts Beat Sin1m F1ig 522 603 620 5535 517 4583 340 300 307 306 3 01 249 224 227 226 2 19 2 10 158 2 00 1106 574 1062 35 35 28 254 14 4 24 24 23 119 122 637 x x x x x 321 2 36 2 s6 245 251 1 23 x 2 15 x 2 53 140 x 158 x x 1094 x x x 280 x x x x x x 645 x x x x x 301 319 241 243 217 137 248 x 208 x x 130 x 103 x x 1087 x x x 328 x x x x x x Leeds ENGLAND Los Angeles Calif Leeds ENGLAND Cincinnati Ohio Flushing New York Simsbury Conn Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berca Ohio Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berca Ohio Berea Ohio Arlington Texas Berea Ohio Mansfield Texas Durham ENGLAND Berea Ohio Dallas Texas Berea Ohio Oak Ridge Tennessee East St Louis Mo las Cruces NM South Miami Florida Pompano Beach Fla South Miami Florida Oakland New Jersey Dallas Texas Miami Florida Ft lauderdale Fla Pomoano Beach Fla Hurst Texas New York 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7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 1 David Turgeon Joel West Graham Davitt Douglas Carter Kenny Lesher Jimmy Schmock Julie Hancy Kris Lane Charlene Avins Collin Di Maio Gary Hutchison Sue Kitts Steohenie Bade Steve Soence Rob Latham Jr Jon Ehgotz Cohn OBryan Mike Clafri Steve Dunn Greg Benepe Sean Sweeney Steve Schuff Peter Anderson San Diego Calif Simsbury Connecticut Leeds ENGLAND Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berca Ohio Arlington Texas Berea Ohio Los Angeles Calif Fife SCOTLAND Berea Ohio Berca Ohio Mansfield Texas Fort Worth Texas Berea Ohio Reno Nevada Dallas Texas Rena Nevada Fort Worth Texas Reno Nevada Berea Ohio Durham ENGLAND 240 291 197 172 180 177 169 175 200 167 170 154 138 140 134 120 119 110 124 100 91 226 292 196 167 180 175 166 170 190 165 160 153 135 135 115 105 107 90 96 90 111 x x 200 190 172 172 x 156 x 150 152 x x 123 x x x x x 80 x 466 583 514 397 362 360 352 335 345 390 415 332 330 307 273 275 249 225 226 200 220 190 202 224 35 35 23 23 23 23 214 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1978/08
Page Numbers: 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68
When last membership dues increase went effect 1973 AMA Execu tive Council promised hold line fu ture increases least five years prom ise kept during five years membership grew steadily healthy surplus funds developed fact beginning fifth year 1977 surplus grown just over $200000almost quarter million dollars Yet little over year later surplus cut almost half expected end 1978 surplus would gone story what happened past year half what behind headlines above AMAers will pay lot membership next year Several factors combined 1977 wave warning flag mid-yr say dues increase should considered Inflation alone increasing expenses general ex tent increased membership added costs outpacing increased come item particularmembership surancejumped annual cost about $53000 1976 $70000 1977 AMA Executive Council could see trend early 77 January year ap proved budget anticipated year-end deficit about $50000 Council wasnt too concerned ever since knew reserve surplus funds make up deficit also knew 1977 fifth year since last dues increase necessary increase could made 1978 get income back top expen ses So decision time came early August 77during Council meeting National Championships Californiathe K outlook reassuring no crisis ap parent However trend obvious concern ing income vs expenses Council dis cussed voted proposals dues creases several Council members noted strong mood among constituents dues increase should made long large surplus funds ex isted Executive Director cautioned against view noting surpluswhile seemed largeamounted about 20% current annual budget inflationary situation reserve ex cessive finally voted 1977 Nats meet ing would no dues increase 1978 moment decision seemed okay Unfortunately timing just bit too early way cause mid-August deadline finali zation materials annual membership renewal mailing follow shortly afterabout 70000 renewal packets prepared volume mail requires lead time about six weeks timing about month later different Council vote might have resulted early August too soon know financial report July RC World Championships Springfield OH would turn Out preliminary report indicated loss about $5000 definite bills still picture incom plete Similarly Nats mid-stride too soon know opera tion would turn out although apparent income would lower hoped both situations felt surplus would cover losses no spe cial action required year end picture dramatically different combined World Champs Nats losses developed worse ex pected totalling almost $50000 Thus Council met January consider 78 budget faced obvious ly deteriorating situation looking overall loss 1977 over $80000 prediction close same amount 78 Natsor other special event losses increased basic operating ex penses due inflation made outlook 78 no better 77 Council therefore voted 1979 dues increase provide $3 additional adult AMA member amount seemed safe enough allowing expected large jump membership insurance other costs once again timing unfortu nate true insurance cost 1978 yet available previous coverage due expire shortly insurance com pany yet provided cost figures re newal bid another company yet finalized So Council allowed almost $50000 budget insurance lone compared 77 cost about Model Aviation ended 1977 slightly black net income $70548 total income $38336026 cover total expenses $38265678 income included $281242 membershipsubscrip tions plus $9036126 advertising hob shop sales non-member subscriptions plans sales also $11757 allocation gen eral funds cover magazines provided out charge AMA officers free members mostly Contest Directors expenses cluded $271711 direct costs plus $11094378 allocated costs part HQ overhead apportioned magazine opera tion Thus again 1977 beginning magazine has continued pay itself drain general AMA income magazine staff consists five people salaries paid completely maga zine income addition magazine income covers cost part salaries some people other departments services par tially used magazine dollar per member beforea major increase turned out enough Within month after January Council meeting company providing 77 coverage asked $225000 78 coverage increase about $325 per member almost 400% Meanwhile bid alternate com pany came through $250 per member about $1 75000 year no other choices available latter cost prevailed though about $50000 lower other offer net effect increase 78 expense budget about $30000 increase plus others developed con cerning rent miscellaneous factors pro duced revised 78 budget deficit about $100000almost same amount remaining current surplus Thus Council met again late April year apparent dues increase voted just couple months previous inadequate no reserve fall back 79 needed sure dues income would enough cover expenses also felt necessary begin rebuild reserve especially since inflation showing no real signs abating insurance costs 79 might get worse mood therefore get back situation 73-76 periodmore enough funds cover costs assure August1978 57 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice- Presidents AMA EXECUTIVE COUNCIL EXPANDS MAGAZINE REPORT DUES INCREASE FOR 19 Operating Deficits 77 78 Evaporate Previous Surplus dues increase would hold 79 level just year So went beyond $22 adult rate magazine proposed voted $25 also voted increase dues rate Juniors Seniors Family membersit noted Juniors cost AMA $275 basic insurance costs alone $3 rate publication no longer feasible 1979 Junior will pay $5 basic dues Senior will pay $750 either wishes magazine cost will $8 additional Family members second adult AMA member family will pay $17 $25 less maga zine cost same time Council voted clude magazine automatically adult members except Family members noted currently available option con cerning magazine previously voted dropped 1980 new ac tion merely apply change year earlier consolidate dues change ac tions same year magazine decision noted based fact AMA members choice 78 paid maga zine separately economies would re sult elimination dual publication op erations AMA News Model Aviation increase magazine portion dues increase would minimized pointed out magazine operation paid its own way since its inception mid-75 AMAS NEW LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAM Some AMA members have questioned AMA has added life insurance basic membership liability protection coverage AMA incidentally involved insurance business AMA first membership service organization As such goal serve needs members best can As fundamental service AMA has provided members Comprehensive Gen eral Liability Protection years since 1942 addition AMA several years ago automatically included Accident/Medical cov erage members no extra charge li ability protection serves AMA member injures someone damages someones prop erty flying accident/medical pro gram pays medical bills member injured ability provide such pro tection allows Academy members fly confidence knowing pro tected against suit medical bills acci dent should occur collective bargaining power membership provides purchase strengththe dollars involved substantial Through strength numbers AMA able add surance service offering members theoppor tunity buy low cost term life insurance plan desire no obligation purchase coverageit simply avail able might want take ad vantage Most important AMA curs no expense nor receives profits plan expenses plan re sponsibility Albert H Wohlers & Company including materials addressing postage initial mailings promotional ex penses firm assisted AMA operated within its own budget currently based $7 per member 79 magazine will continue op erate within its own budget based $8 per member Thus $1 $8 1979 adult member dues increase will go magazine $8 very low subscription rate considerably less AMA members non-members less other maga zine comparable size quality meantime noted about $25000 magazine credits claimed AMA members 1975 offered refunds unfulfilled subscriptions part 76-77 surplus general funds thus magazine helped pro long time between previous new dues increase AMA Executive Council taking bold new dues action 79 looking renewal situation developed af ter 1973 dues increase extra funds available AMA made tremendous strides following five-year period particularly area public relations progress FCC FAA concerning model avi ation same situation repeats early 1980s can greatest period ofAMA pro gress yetthe basic theme behind Execu tive Councils action has develop strengthen AMA could rath er less continue growth past 10 years way goal 100000 members 1990 getting its current membership liability cover age effective first March 1978 through efforts AMA able save $53000 annual cost current coverage compared cost renewing coverage through previous insurance com pany Previously same company offered provide life insurance program mem bers no cost AMA program studied approved 1977 AMA Executive Council supplemental op tional benefit members Meantime AMA members have applied life insurance coverage have indicated AMA should have offered Thus appears plan has well-received enough members justify program short AMA mem bers have benefitted savings liabil ity accident/medical coverage have taken advantage life insurance op tion cost having incurred AMA Therefore life insurance program bonus benefit AMA membership costs borne choose participate CAMPING AND FAMILY DORMS AGAIN AT NATS 75 Nats families enjoyed unique facilities McNeese State University Lake Charles Louisiana took advantage special family suites groups couples families consisting just hus band wifesuch couple plus children couple plus other adults children special family suites include four small roomseach two single bedsplus sitting room utility room multiple-person bathroom including several sinks showers commodes family suite rate $8 per person 16 overno charge children under 16 example suite two adults two children under 16 rents total $16 per night suite being shared two couples rents $32 per night etc dormitories McNeese State University approximate ly four miles southwest Chennault Air Base reservations use dormitories must made through AMA either through advance entry mail Nats headquarters air base No priority system necessary ex cept families children will receive pre ference ample room other anticipated users dormitory space Advance reservation payment mail recom mended however refunds will made space used $5 key deposit will required refundable checkout individuals couples dorm rooms available $5 per person per night two room $8 per night room Camping Site tents trailers overnight motor home recreational vehicle parking whether camp site other au thorized parking area $10 charge per site covers complete Nats per iod number persons camp ing party will no refund unused days camping fee must paid advance upon arrival no electrical power individual campsites camp area cludes portable toilets No priority system campsites available Additional camping available door site Burton Coliseum about five miles south Chennault Air Basewhere Nats events will held cost will $5 per night payable AMA electrical water hookups available no sewage dumping facilities Trailer camper parking shade tents also will possible Indoor site Restrooms also available motel other camping information write AMA HQ check appropriate box entry form Entry forms mailed prior June 1 76 77 Nats contestants dead line advance mail entry postmark date July 3rd dont have entry form June 15 assuming want please advise AMA l-IQ immediately deadline will missedlate entry expensive TIlE RISING COST OF INSURANCE Up until few years ago cost AMA providing liability protection AMA mem bers relatively low averaging about SOc per member recently cost has creased major jumps actually triple 1978 annual totals recent years 197451900 members 197553900 197662500 197766600 1978 est71000 $ 24800 24800 37210 46000 156000 Note These figures include cost AMAs supplementary accident coverage originallyand stillcosts 25c per mem ber should also noted 1978 cost Continued page 61 58 Model Aviation 4id24 7 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 4 * * * 44 * 4 - * ** 4*4 * ** *** *44* * *4* ** * ** ** *4*4*4 *44* ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** *4 President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMSNS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 JOIN CLUB TO IMPROVE Toledo new AMA member confided since joining club learning aerodynamics much faster said still couldnt fly worth damn least now knew HOW AMA PRESIDENT SPENDS HIS TIME WELL CERTAINLY NOT BUILDING MODEL PLANES AMA members have consuming desire gain title AMA President would well study photo top column photo taken employee entered door hobby shop Monday morning mail about 70 80 pieces mail handle about 80% being AMA mail am obliged open read handle contents will also obligated respond much often entire mornings work simply open read mail AND THIS HAPPENS EVERY DAY AMA President does get paid nor does have staff aid him AMA desk dining room table home must cleared off least twice day Filing nightmare top still must earn living Are SURE want AMA President? WHATS IN NAMEACADEMY Ever wonder just call ourselves group THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERO NAUTICS Since have around since baby days AMA have long tried find simple statement have banded together Also willing eager pay dues privilege joining hands lap dictionary feel sums up pretty well reads ACADEMY LEARNED SOCIETY FORMED FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF ARTS OR SCIENCES original intent object organizers AMA reason unique name chosen course AMA became additional things services enthusiasts joined broader needs developed Are serving original purpose name ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS demanded ABSOLUTELY proof success advancing SCIENCE aeronautics very evident progress first hand-thrown glider todays sophisticated powered remotely controlled aircraft models have become extension minds having put bodies inside flying device dare think have developed model aeronautics ART gaze upon superb workmanship skill create beauty some sophisticated scale min iatures peoplecarrying large aircraft background Please assured AMA living up handsome manner intent hope AMAs founding fathers have gone far beyond fondest dreams conceived fascinating progressive path us follow AND WE CAN LOOK WITH GREAT PRIDE IN HOW WE ARE RAISING THEIR CHILD hope proud belonging ACADEMY am having chosen its primary officer DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE? According very learned dictionary person member academy Academy Model Aeronautics instance known ACADEMICIAN Now pretty profound should sure give pride boost Now know what am just wish could pronounce it! Hello fellow academicians Howzat sound Eh AND LEST WE THINK WERE PRETTY BIG brag lot being LARGEST SPORTING AVIATION ORGANIZATION IN THE WORLD well over 70000 members WE ARE HOWEVER much larger sporting organization nonaviation AMA NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION membership several times large leaves opening make profound state ment NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCI ATION loaded HOW ABOUT FLYING SITES! midwestern newspaper Ill spare citys name tongue-in-cheek columnist said Youll have excuse chug-holed streets city saving its money build tennis courts APOLOGY TO BUD NOSEN Last month column reported state ment BUD NOSEN relative trend toward so-called giant scale models Nosen manufactures very popular line biggies conversations Bud expressed concern however about use engines over 60 cu displacement Nosens models engineered flown successfully 60 magazine came out extra word slipped quote Bud saying con cerned about bigger engines error Bud concerned should until problem has better studied PERFECTLY NATURAL NAME Some time back top-ranked modeler flying us Chinese origin habit helping other name planes picked clever name fellows new masterpiece never guts enough suggest him name ASIAN FLU BE SELFISH ABOUT YOUR MODELING SAFETY IS SOMETHING THAT YOU OWE YOURSELF INDY 500 DRIVER BUILDS MODELS What does professional race car driver relaxation As write Indianapolis 500 auto race going full speed Hawaiian driver DANNY ONGA IS lead race until engine failed after 145 laps Danny interviewed camera asked Danny what youre racing Danny Ongais prompt answer what everyone else does swim BUILD MODEL AIRPLANES Now isnt what everyone does racing? Ask Danny IM FROM INDY YA KNOW calling attention above profound statement race car driver Danny Ongais thought time confess keep promoting heck out Texas born spent first 25 years life Indianapolis have avid Indy 500 fan since August1978 59 An employee snaps picture AMA President Johnny Clemens bringing usual huge stack Monday morning mail post office Note 38-year-old Curtiss Flying Boat folks took race age 5 hid den under laprobe floor back seat folks Model Ford first job Speedway painting Men Women little white build ings infield mortified such degrading job lettering outhouses! Until boss convinced important assignment Speedway said Therell about 250000 people weekend what didnt know little building go John ny efforts might stop 250000 person riot little lesson boss taught about painting outhouses has paid off rest life simply pointed out menial job should done best know because dont know might guided aided work Indy 500 roots go much deeper grandfather Dads father drove very first 500 relief driver Frank Fox Pope-Hartford racer finished race another relief driver race may have heard name well known aviation circles Eddie Rickenbacker Both relief drivers names may found listed sta tistics 1911 500 page 119 book Indianapolis 500 produced Lyle Engel editors Auto Racing Maga zine Rickenbacker VIP guest airshow MCd later mentioned important felt aeromodeling total picture of aviation small world taught fly ancient Cub H Wier Cook ace Rickenbackers 94th Aero Pursuit Squadron during World War Indianapo lis Municipal Airport named after Cook air school SALUTE TO WONDERFUL COUPLE cover June 1978 issue Model Airplane News magazine featured CARL BETH GOLDBERG ROY CLARK bringing together best two worlds aeromodeling country music entertaining occasion salute Carls 50th year anniversary model aviation saw picture smiled big grin because no nicer couple modeling world Goldbergs hope Roy Clark enjoyed flying model planes Walt Schroder Bill Bennetts Tournament Champions much enjoy him entertainer Please note Carl Goldberg just cant get away modeling MAN cover still showing interest RC Roy Clark! THIS APPROACH IS COMPLETELY WRONG! Much can accomplished individu al AMA member has valid cause constructive purpose member needs simply plead case proper manner machinery has set up PER THE AMA BY-LAWS will see matter gets full proper attention thing triggered letter appointed AMA Associate Vice Pres ident letter almost unbelievable AMA officer its lack homework proper procedure letter primarily regard AMA insurance matters let ter predicated another enclosed letter another AMA member insur ance agent insurance agents letter regard group life insurance policy recent ly offered AMA members letter has val id basis submitted AMA Asso ciate VP would have better sent members District Vice President point Associate VP wrote highly indig nant accusive two-page letter addressed Executive Council copies sent model magazine pi3lishers things wrong approach first two-page tirade about Group Life Insurance insurance agent AMA member written letter about about AMAs individual member lia bility insurance flying second error trying generate outside pressure very organization appointed serve accepted appointment should have accepted responsibility follow AMAs by-laws help Execu tive Council make decisions Executive Council Academy Model Aeronautics has elected BY YOU THE MEMBER SHIP will make decisions policy per by-laws Executive Council AMA highly intelligent group 15 per sons information EXCEL LENT TRACK RECORD RC BOMBERS AT NEW TOKYO AIRPORT An item PAUL HARVEYS broadcast May 16th started out like JOHNNY CLEMENS RC MODELERS. HEAR THIS letin went say local radicals opposed new airport TOKYO JAPAN have vowed prevent new airport functioning Paul calling attention rad icals trying use radio controlled model airplanes CARRYING HOMEMADE BOMBS damage airport Countermeasures used Japanese government setting up 18 powerful radios nine frequencies jam RC transmission Since Mr Harvey enthusiastic RC fli er himself AMA No 52197 made per sonal observation jamming going bombers might easily bomb selves! Right now Paul Harvey much same boat jammed-full sched ules negate pursuit model building flying passions well remember two Christmases ago Paul told going have sit down Angel Mrs Harvey figure out ways means trimming heavy schedule Since time has TRIPLED burden personal ap pearances see Paul run same kind fuel nervous energy both feel some little bit good can old world gotta feature Pauls broadcasts known Rest Story Someday would like turn tables Paul tell rest story Pauls help encour agement thought terminally ill about five years ago fortunate enough hear broadcasts listen ing great American great guy re spected fellow member Academy Model Aeronautics AND BY THE WAY think inflation has strangle hold billfold Paul Harvey mentioned mornings broadcast hotel room new Tokyo Airport costs $100 cab ride airport Tokyo $53 have no yen go prices JEWEL OF PHILOSOPHY hope youve noticed very few old damn fools RC SAILPLANE SYMPOSIUM IN ITALY mail just brought announcement SYMPOSIUM ON DESIGN OF R/C SAILPLANES Aero-Club Vergiate Italy October 1st 1978 program follows 0900 hrs-Opening Introduction 1300Lunch Vergiate Aerodrome Restau rant 1430-Questions answers open dis cussion 1 730-Closing Fee 15000 Lire Papers invited RC glider en thusiasts over world Papers English French German Italian papers will translated English bound book free distribution authors symposium participants sale others Title brief outline paper must submitted organ izers July 31st copy complete paper drawings other attachments must hands organizers before opening Symposium Interested people should contact Mr FRANCO PIANTANIDA Via Alberta da Somma 42 21019 SOMMA LOMBARDO Varese ITALY Papers have already announced Belgium England Italy Since ACADEMY Model Aeronau tics interprets mean LEARNED SOCI ETY FORMED FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF ARTS OR SCIENCES about learned US glider guiders participating Symposium! POPULAR RECIPE FROM POPLAR BLUFF always pleasant see ladies volve themselves husbands hobby lives SEMO-FLIER newsletter FREELANCER RCCLUB PoplarBluff MO editor Bobby Baker includes column wives Club president ROBERT STAG NERs wife CAROLYN wrote charming col umn told gettinga recipe book must have written wino said recipe called some kind wine said prepared dish crockpot called two pounds chick en carrots onion celeryand spices stewed white wine Carolyn reports delicious THE HAPPIEST CHICKEN ever eaten! Perhaps Carolyn would share recipe HAPPY CHICKEN you dropped note Stagners live 1838 Seifert Dr Poplar Bluff MO 63901 other clubs might want exchange newsletters Freelancers RC Club too WISE AND FRIENDLY GESTURE STEVE TISCHLER secretary editor BARNSTORMERS Portland OR May issue Barnstormer News item smacking friendliness pride read Barnstormer name tags will ready new members next meeting proud club Wear name tag ever fly GREAT IDEA New friends mean still fun PROFOUND BIT OF PHILOSOPHY OUR FUTURE IS SHAPED BY OUR PAST Since obvious seems would wise us very careful what past ******all now****** 60 Model Aviation INSURANCE COSTS Cont pg 59 same company provided liability coverage 1977 offered renew 1978 includes first two months 1977 rate increase over $150000 Fortunately AMA able obtain coverage anoth er company about $50000 less assuming about 70000 members 78 Its too early know what 1979 costs will could easily go higher lot previous policy terminated end February full year 1978 rate would $177500 71000 x $250 minimum amount AMA will probably have pay 1979 depends claim record 78 its minor may able hold price line can expect pay Its sel lers markettheres little choice almost no alternatives best can mini mize claims means atten tion safety neededmore ever foreto help avoid further cost increases ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS FINANCIAL STATEMENT YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31 1977 INCOME AND EXPENSE Actual 1977 Budget 1978 EXPENSE Actual 1977 Memberships JrISr @ $3 I/S @ $5-77/$6-78 Jr/Sr @ $10 Open Family @ $10 Op $12-77/$13-78 Open @ $17 Booster @ $5 Less Partial Credit Number 8618 $ 588 2041 915 22867 31435 136 Total Memberships66600 Life Membership Club Insurance Sanction Insurance Sanctions FAI Stamps M/A Adv & Dir Sales Supply Sales-Net Film Rental Miscellaneous Contributions Interest Income Amount Number 2585400 6693 $ 295000 243 2041000 1968 915000 1540 27440400 14112 53439500 46474 80600136 822500 $85974400 71166 235000 3509545 132550 463150 81 8500 10211826 795180 115900 189266 35563 2583681 Amount 2007900 145800 1968000 1540000 18345600 79005800 80600 800000 $102293700 60000 3720000 150000 463800 850000 10570000 800000 120000 200000 30000 2600000 Total Income$105064561$121857500 Special Projects Transferred Surplus 1977 Nats Loss2434909 1977 RCWC Loss1922873 1977 RCWCTV Prog Exp 4471 Total8687564 *Actual FAI expenses charged against Program Fund 1977 $1928376 Salaries$35289281 Annuity 1241286 Taxes 2356844 Subtotal Rent Telephones Postage Membership Processing Membership Ins $150 Rule Books M/A & Reprints direct costs FAI 62126 xSOc NAA Div Fee md NAR credit Public Relations Awards & Promotions Scholarship Program-net Film Projects Film Library Officer Service Staff Travel Office Supp Stanery Eq Maint Printing Supplies Insurance General Depreciation Legal & Audit Consulting Fees Bad Debts 38887411 2340806 1311200. 3128919 5923297 7007900 770800 27171100 2760850* 2730825 2160340.. 141230 - 87800 2442748 605197 4288523 905532 2454937 729930 875884 832081 857 $ 41970900 1809500 2772100 46552500 2745200 1320000 3200000 6200000 15594600 1 300000 32320000 3106300 3106300 2000000 150000 200000 2200000 320000 4400000 1000000 2720000 830000 1140000 980000 1450000 150000 Total Operation Expense $108819872 32984900 Excess Operating Expense Over Income3755311 27400 BALANCE SHEET Assets Current Assets Cash Checking Accounts$21566109 Petty Cash10362 Cash Savings Accounts48789356 Accounts Receivable owed us Misc Accounts Receivable Advances-Employees Nats Sponsor Pledges-i 977 M/A Advertising Receivables Program Advertising Deferred Charges M/A Future Issue Costs Prepaid Insurance Resale Supplies Inventory Printing & Duplicating Supplies Membership Supplies Other Fixed Assets Furniture & Equipment Less Reserve Depreciation 352059 780246 54000 1332925 17500. 1176382 477967 1440616 187232 4036620 22308 7335778 3379759 Total Assets$84199701 60164775 2474650 84624 148800 174267 1479923 5300 338233 280315 109700 596642 23000 122681 20000 4215959 Liabilities & Net Worth Current Liabilities owe Accounts Payable 5349991 Employees Escrow & Annuity - 5855733 $70365827Deferred Income Membership Dues 1978 Club Charters FAI Stamps etc. ________ 62639425 Funds Scale Team Control Line Indoor Team Program 2536730 FF Team Program RC Soaring Team Program RC Aerobatics Team Program Scholarship Fund Howard McEntee Fund AMA Property Fund Eight-Ball Fund Liberty Bell Air Show Team Program 7341125 AMA-FAI Fund surplus Surplus Balance 1-1-77 adjusted20176148 Net Loss/12 mos-gen 3755311 3956019Nats 2434909 1977 RCWC net loss 2497344 8687564 Total Net Worthjjj54 Total Liabilities & Net Worth$84199701 August 1978 61 INCOME Budget 1978 Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Island ant DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Asnoine Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeor 405 Mart Street Nahoa NH 03060 Rayeond Giboolear 39 Hh Street Old Toson M 04468 Charles f-f Learoyd PO Boo 425 West Gronoc MA 01472 Al Nocosnik 4 Oeurrly Place NoraIk CT 06860 Georte Parker 7 Paul Dr. Lee MA 01239 A Mike Schindler 5 8014cc Once Leclyard CT 06339 Willian Wilbur 6 La,rel Ace Krsery ME 03904 Yet another Council Meeting has taken place youll reading about proposed dues increase have long time general feeling should cover financial needs within anti cipated membership increases raise dues enough keep us solvent another three four years surplus HAD has gone thataway almost really cant get deficit spending Louie Pascucci has written ask special plug fun-fly Helicopters July 15th 16th Saturday symposium factory reps including Ernie Huber Ron Barker Bob Fish will make flight demonstrations Any helicopter aspirant needs assistance kind will much welcomed symposium no charge Saturday evening buffet also free movies will provided site OMally School Glocester MA Sunday will hoverirg event type contest three classes will prizes trophies 1-2-3 places Novice Intermediate Expert $5 entry fee will charged further details write Louie Pascucci 16 Witham St Glocester MA phone him 617 283-1408 would like have requests like well ad vance display booth getting great deal use now scheduled late August need please call early about three months ahead need much imagetype display keep public thinking about model aviation No times mentioned Heli meet would expect starting both days AM about 9 oclock New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Districg II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street BoysideNY 11381 Ansocinte Viee-Presidentn Pete Biandrini 2605 Broadmay Yonkers NY 10705 Dauld Fitield 11 Lace Lane Elnora NY 12065 John Gnigy 6387 Badger Dc. Lockyort NY 14094 Cliff Montylaisir 17 Rotary Dr. Summit NJ 07001 Jack Sannarco 2062 Emerson Ace. Union NJ 07083 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies USAF/EUROPE Box 4067 APO Neee York 09000 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS heartening observe District Meeting concept long last catching other parts country started OURS District II three years ago WRAMS Show past two years have held TWO such meetings per year ie WRAMS Jamboree White Plains New York other SYMPOSIUM CENTRAL NEW YORK MODEL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION Syracuse plan hold still others two annually New Jersey Such gatherings serve useful purposes purposely try skip formalities instead plunge right forthright rap-session members course recognize numerous problems us AMA members faced strive active ly find practical workable solutions such Free sincere discussion order day meetings cli mate mutual understanding good fel lowship prevails throughout feel world would nowhere folks dreamed fancied impossible dream say fan cied because things SEEM im possible accomplishment way dreams highly respected freely discussed meetings sound workable ideas result meetings should run beyond allotted time period because wish hear MUCH MANY can Only listening learn LEARN MUST about hopes aspirations problems feelings members properly represented MY job take seriously outset of meetings distribute several items such questionnaire soliciting suggestions im provement AMA both local general levels statement goals strongly believe shall obliged reach order realize better AMA us current list District II officials com plete titles addresses telephone numbers connection item last mentioned am pleased note Henry Goedkoop capable editor fine newsletter MONMOUTH MODEL AIR PLANE CLUB cited admiration award know Corner column July issue magazine re-printing list officials dis tributed White Planes District II Meet ing February year too admire Henry having cooperated us regard Cake belated opportunity thank him MAD AT TETERBORO wish compliment Bill McClure HACKENSACK VALLEY FLYERS president achieving another FIRST hope certainly beginning long series having put super-super model air show Teterboro Airport New Jersey April 16 1978 Recognition also due GARDEN STATE CIRCLE BURN ERS other groups individuals contributed toward great event Featured show day-long demonstrations RC Control Line model aircraft well remotely-controlled boats competition standpoint events WW Post WW WW 2 Pat tern Biplane Helicopters Stand-Off Scale RC Boats RC Cars Demonstration flights controlled model aircraft made 11 am 1 pm 3 pm Attendance put over 5000 thrilled individuals 10 am display hangar jammed great models various unique de signs As Bill points out made profit gave almost $1000 prize money met costs important 98% came public directly associated hobby made Suburban Pan Am Bendix happy public relations end invited us back next year promised hangar room ramp space other facilities thanks Bill associates great contribution furtherance model aviation District II everywhere because like stone thrown surface water ripples spread out far beyond point im pact certainly regret having able attend show prevented doing virtue Executive Council Meeting Long Beach CA frustrations being AMA VP can place given time means forced pass up meetings contests other events try cover ground well possibly can certain limitations therefore havent visited club lately please bear shall best make am able PORTABLE DISPLAY BOOTH OF DISTRICT II tabletop display booth has certainly making rounds District II has proven very effective means getting modeling messages across public Frank Costello ROXBURY AREA MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB has very kindly volunteered serve coordinator portable booth district require shows etc please communicate directly Frank ad dress 27 Kearney Street Dover NJ 07801 telephone 201-361-1809 As date booth possession Joe Friend Freehold NJ used very successfully recent mall show club MONMOUTH MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB actively participated RHINEBECK CLASSIC197B VERSION MID-HUDSON RCSOCIETYisanoth er District II group duly proud does club contribute mightily advancement model avia tion through very popular WORLD WAR JAMBOREE held fall Rhinebeck NY now Rhinebeck Classics June 24 25 year represents another major step forward same direction very popular well-run meets successful great measure through capable efforts CD Vance Sutton Rhinebeck Clas sics embrace categories aircraft 1919 1937 era such events Barn storming Time Trials according special Rhinebeck Rules site old Rhinebeck Aerodrome just outside Rhinebeck NY operated Cole Palen also very good friend model aviation hope could make Rhinebeck Classic too will able make 1978 WW Jamboree Septem ber Consult Contest Calendar mag 62 Model Aviation azine concerning exact date soon information shall have published doing will assure yourself fam ily two terrific weekends very beautiful part country GEAR UP AND LOCKEDIII Ohm sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahn Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vce-Pnenidents Joe Eiben 5192 Edenhorst Lynharsl OH 44124 Francis Floharty 504 21st Sr. VennaWV 26101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadowbrook Sr Dad PA 19087 Edward Wisser 1521 Sarrrms Sr McKeesporn PA 15131 Hey District llIers report month overdue since either mailed too late mail ran slow something Well anyhow Council Meeting held Long Beach CA Conveniently MAC Show just next door Convention Center Long Beach stayed Council Meet ing board Queen Mary teresting experience itself No expen sive other motel accommodations quite different As usual met day cut little shorter usual fatigue factor took its toll important items covered concern modelers decision dues increase absolutely inevit able due inflation much increased surance costs also have holding line six years has eaten cash reserve would have strictly red next year dues increase formula finally approved after much discus sion $25 Open includes magazine $17 family option additional Open member $750 Seniors $5 Juniors still represents great bargain considering very excellent magazine insurance coverage large number other items cov ered wont discuss except proposed merger Lower Michigan out District VII District Ill No action taken affected VPs instructed pulse districts get further feedback resolution issue next Council Meeting Essentially guys gals Lower Michigan want join District III cause strong ties III particularly regard competition matters both RC CL So chance voice opinion Well find out reads col umn What thinknegative positive Ill vote next Council Meeting ba sis response Please address thoughts home address 1101 E Rahn Rd Dayton OH 45429 Some items will coming up next Council Meeting include BIG air planes appearing greater numbers What think about Are greater hazard should regulated would place limits Received note Jim Gaffrey about formation new Soaring Club N Ridgeville Ohio may contacted 6007 Cornell Blvd N RidgevilleOhio 44039 seems Northern Ohio Soaring Society now has about 19 members fly Park Board property nice thing about ar rangement Park Board happy have mow area letter Tom Markland flies guys Cincinnati inquires about AMA selling insurance think refer ring recent group insurance proposal offered outside insurer like other group insurance plan definitely being sold AMA Looks like bargain Also information try swer mail sometimes letter may slip through crack dont discouraged Let assure others easy task catering need and/or gripe modeler Theres profound truth Ive learned since taking non-salary job that AMA certainly perfect can bet tries damn hard serve majority modeler needs best way possible received report Associate VP Joe Eiben years National Model Plane Show held Cleveland area Joe reports entry categories almost 600 largest ever As matter interest over Delaware rict Columbia land h Carolina IVVirninia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Loaham MD 20801 Aveociate Vinn-Presidennn Chariot Foreman 609 Pnhite Rd. Mechanicroille VA 23111 V Sill Helms 800 Tynola Road Charlotte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wiltrrinnton DC 19809 John Preston 7012 Elora Coars Falls Charch VA 22042 Rassell Sanduslsy 1122 Plaza Circle Joppa MD 21085 Paul Yacobacci 6408 Winthrop Dr. Fayerreaille NC 28301 Council reviewed several hours unsettling financial data 1976 1977 1978 1979 escalation felt seriously lifestyles has course affected whole Academy operation rising costs commodity service marketplace overall disinte gration values used 10 years ago judicial system hascaused insurance picture jump out focus completely off-screen old news Youve heard much sensibilities jaded Read news magazines sides lives seem closing us President brother famous beerdrinker asks unions hold line wage increases jawbones industry hold line price increases federal budget goes up beyond dreams men just generation gone numbers Im mak ing money Ive ever made Im cutting costs way possible cant keep up rising tide increases Sales tax goes up broadened cut deeply Newspapers talk about costof-living increases terms two perhaps five percent changes see look like 30 40% Council session voted increase dues could pin down precisepast four years total entries have 556 506 585 594 Joes figures show decline total number grade school entries well Control Line As expected total Radio entries over four years has about doubled Free Flight Con trol Line entries have decreased Joes report listed 190 winners Out almost 200 awards offered show offers something strong its appeal young sters Joe Cohorts congratu lated magnificent effort just hope business doesnt interfere again can make show next year Incidently have appreciated council advice have gotten several occa sions year four Associate VPs would like remind folks out holding shows various kinds VP has AMA display available shows Just let know needs dis play moment middle three stops PA will close report bit bad news Jim Slater RC Contest Coordinator District III has contracted partial paraly sis resulting bout virus Mount Carmel Hospital Columbus OH Im sure would appreciate card note modeling friends ly amount would job What can about five-year planning cannot guess what next six months will Experts seem agree financial magazines will keep going bad until goes worse cant agree timing severity thing seems certain charged responsibility future planning rather large organization must opt security growth same time keep up must grow change create new ways solve problems must keep financial security allow us options change cannot suggest way us voter median mass bill-payers work solve worlds biggest problem So insidious inroads have made day-to-day pocketbooks personal free doms seems no way back plus side Academy ganization efficient growing efficient month new systems energies used Planning new er ways serve members reaching modelers has never ably done dedicated people doing now ever before get whole act straight Council has no desire count good must concern itself im provement guys out faced prob lems may specifically different generally similar Youve made decisions maybe some working see something organization dont just cri tique suggest solutions pot can use some stirring dialogue developing least District IV concerning Pattern Scale judging situation reported last month group forming hopes organizing judging situation Just received groups formal proposal plans reprinted below received cppy Scale August1978 63 judges reaction proposal Ill clude edification pen reactions send either Howard Crispin Jr John Preston myself Ad dresses below Academy Model Aeronautics District IV Proposal Judges Howard Crispin Jr 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottsville VA 22901 Due lack working national judg ing organization responsive regional needs following proposal being circulated Clubs within AMA District IV involved Pattern Scale Sport biplane competition especially asked give proposal con sideration response may ultimate answer should provide means working towards goal fair know ledgeable competent judging 1 Create regional organization initially AMA District IV will provide basis scheduling coordinating judges accor dance contest schedule within AMA District IV successful would worth expand other AMA Districts en courage districts form own judging groups respect item three con sideration should given least com munication between AMA Districts 2 Organize such manner utilize judges equitable basis Provide adequate coverage overworking few individu als during competition season 3 Provide means training personnel high levels competence skill require ment would provide judges familiar Pattern Scale Sport biplane rules aircraft characteristics flight capabilities requires periodic seminars areas district well entire district would desirable utilize Model Aviation forum discussion other needs organization can no doubt ar ranged seminars should set up pro vide discussion demonstrations practice sessions 4 Encourage contest directors fliers clubs recognize effort judges encourage capable people become judges several aspects considered am sure have contests much thank extended judges end two three hard days work small part encouragement aspect greatest need people capable willing encourage USPJA functional suggested following action taken Response quite good locally approval endorse ment forthcoming USPJA time suggested competition club recruit two people know ledgeable willing work judges people would subsidized club some mannerpayment AMA dues club dues portion thereof return two individuals would have certain commitments club Districts coordinator District would assign people minimum two meets yearone would club-sanctioned competition other away away would scheduled near individuals home base possible would occasional trips some greater distances should contest requirements requiring substan tial number judges days high transportation costs would desirable provide some reimbursement judges away home An adequate judging staff could formed manner Judges would expected attend occasional scheduled sem inars proposal would require co operation concerned would desirable have some plans finalized order have formal endorsement District IV meeting August does provide full usage 1978 hope fully start can made 1978 District IV organization will fully function al 1979 Response John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Dear Howard response Proposal Judges discussed April meeting RCCVA now circulating known competition clubs District IV have following comments 1 I am strongly favor regional organi zation improve both availability quality judges past experiences USPJA appears so-called national organization responsive needs its members District IV 2 I believe practical ex pect single group judges become skilled judging Pattern Scale Sport bi plane events say because feel majority Scale enthusiasts myself includ ed prospective judges might expected appear have sufficient terest Pattern flying want judge event also same may also apply Pat tern fliers regard judging Scale contest contest both Pattern Scale events perhaps Sport biplane scheduled necessary have different judges event order give ac tive judges break duties should add past experiences judging confined Pattern Scale cannot fer constructive comments Sport biplane event 3 I believe idea recruiting two people competition club good expect travel other clubs have no affiliation act judges will met much en thusiasm have already asked such vol unteers NVRC response overwhelming its absence As alter native would suggest representative competition category should re cruited club planning AMA com petition event people would encour aged attend training sessions etc would responsible training judges own club turn would judge clubs contests other words club judging reps would ensure judging standards contests held clubs con form standards established Dis trict IV organization would willing volunteer services act Scale judging repre sentative either orboth clubs DCRC NVRC am member 4 Some effort should made tie District IV judging organization USPJA feel necessary order maintain uniform national standards judging various events USPJA does respond effort least tried Hope comments some use Howard Sincerely John D Preston Alabama ida gia issippi to Rica V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeilI District V Vice-Presideot 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham Al 35205 Associate Vice-Pridento John Bryson 400 Council Cr P0 Boa 1355 Tupelo MS 38801 Richard E Jackson 107 White Blod Scvveroillr SC 29483 chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Colavbus GA 31904 Arvhcr Johnson 932 Bnyri Dr. Deiray Beach FL 33444 Jim Larhin 3252 Monte dOre Once Hoover AL 35216 Luis Rodi9vez C-tO 5th St Bet. Villa Rica Bavamon Puerto Rico 00619 John Workman 5321 Over-ton Road Nashville TN 37220 Have noticed much bigger model planes getting isa 29 pound 10 foot CessISW 15-year-old Todd Baker poses re cently completed Sig Kadet plane flies beautifully Todd lives Helena AL constantly encouraged prompted understanding father Dr Henry Baker way twig bentthe tree grows Todd will top flier days pic ture taken Grayson Valley field 64 Model Aviation Al LflallToux secretary c rasco Model Pilots Odessa FL sent snap Mr Paul Flow two-engine cutie almost InIJILLUIC WdS eaen oig air snow tn Meriolan MS other day L-R jack Neal Harold Watson Hervey Woods posing after flying crowd Bham Aeromodelers Club way several important growing RC clubs Atlanta GA area doing unusu ally good job serving local modelers Mac Hodges newsletter editor lanta area Conley Flyers faithfully sends mn o newnietter month recent contest nere some winners Mike Powers 1st Scale Pop Curtis 1st Star Novice Bob Stewartlst Expert Jerry Bishop 3rd Novice Ray Creasy worst crash Pop Curtis well-known sport flier Georgia belongs several prominent clubs good friend Pop edged Mr Bob Ruther Nashville Quickie 500 took great delight doing Bob good friend also am staying Out Bob doesnt get beat very often folks nois S Indiana ucky oc, VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Aesociate Vice-President Ocord S Ahlberg 734 Acuda Rd. Valparaisg IN 46353 Roger Oeers 729 N 22nd Sn. Onincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stosely Lane Springfield IL 62704 Frank L Hoghes 709 NE 44th Sn. Kansas City MO 641 t6 Edmin Wynn PodI 1640 Meywich Dr. Leoleglon KY 40504 Robert C Stagner 1828 Sole, Or. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip SolInon 3021 Spring Volley Ct. Anderson IN 46011 contests fun flies have rained out blown out far spring Seems have beautiful weather during middle week least weather doesnt bother mall shows managed attend show Peoria IL sponsored Peoria RC Club Peoria Area Wyreflyers Control Line club About 100 models displayed half Control Line models happy meet modelers finally hope see Bob Overmier president Wyreflyers wrote short letter Seems having much fun flying Control Line some RC fliers watching may build some Ukie models Lake County Radio Control Club North Shore Model Boaters held first RC Model Exposition April 29 30 Lakehurst Shopping Center Waukegan IL About 125 airplanes boats cars shown show successful AMA-sanctioned event planned next year David Fulton Chairman sent letter press release about show Steve King sent information about Central Indiana RC Flyers Association Chal lenge restricted fun fly dianapolis area RC clubsand set July 30 trying build annual con test between clubs traveling trophy Sounds like fun have new club Illinois Lisle Aero already have flying site meet second Tuesday Lisle Park District fieldhouse Most members far RC modelers David Cosby Mineral Point MO sent letter some color photos some modelers down club Min eral Area RC Society fly Washington County Airport Potosi MO have 3000-foot runway anyone wants fly David Gary Griffith missed three weekends flying last winter need black white photos col umn sorry cant insert Daves color prints missed last Executive Council Meet ing due death family think first Ive missed about seven years what hear AMA dues have go up first estimated Inflation insur ance really hurting Iowa igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Anenae Muscatine IA 52761 Aesoniane VicePreeiden5g Iarne D Clerk PR 3 Cedar Rapids IA 62401 Frank Morrssry 14100 W Park Ace. New Berlin WI 63151 Tm Price 11287 Soar Sterlint Heights Ml 46078 Wer Robrog 4494 Tanylewood Trail Sr Joseph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Howard Wayne 1706 7th 55. NE Rochester MN 65901 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Rorralos Ml 48174 spent two days April Long Beach CA behalf District VII purpose visit attend Executive Council Meeting April 21 Upon return promptly wrote short report forwarded AVPs District VII AVP ball should have some formation already January meeting voted dues increase probably prematurely insurance costs carrier defined April meeting forced review also total budget AMA 1978 going faced very tough financial squeeze due primarily increased insurance costs 1978 unknown escal ation 1979 provide satisfactory finan cial situation passed dues increase 1979 follows $2500 Open members including magazine $750 Senior mem bers magazine $500 J u niors magazine present surance rate losing money Ju nior Senior member joins 1978 good explanation made Jim Scarboroughs column July issue MA also faced possibility will lose tax exempt status non-profit organization IRS confirms ruling will have increased costs required oper ate pay taxes IRS intends examine non-profit corporations due some problem Maryland involving improper tax exemp tions non-profit group AMA now ap pealing ruling outcome uncer tam Close behind us investigations will AMA AMA ride motorcy cles go doctors know mean complete statement reasoning hind dues increase issue please locate hope can understand Councils action April matter transferring lower Michigan District Ill brought up Council recommendation As result input received prior meeting did try make positive motion have sent questionnaire chartered clubs Michi gan asked input proposal presented AMRCC heard less half clubs Michigan could make positive comments meeting clubs respond can make proposal August meeting Nats Please respond havent already done Speaking Nats would like Lake Charles permanent Nats site peti tion present being circulated AMA chartered clubs Have seen about 1979 Nats Lincoln-Omaha area Contact Vince Mankowski District IX VP myself well very interested com ments Thanks newsletter editors clubs monthly news havent swered am avoiding neg lecting am just buried paperwork dont give up Ill try get note off soon send thoughts AVPs should because serve should doing job Keep informed dont get ac tion let know cant personal profile month because dont have pictures use Next month hope introduce another Dis trict VII team need good guideline flight instruction RC beginners Mil wau kee Flying Electrons newsletter Flypap er excellent April issue Geoff Styles editor 6061 N Bay Ridge Ave Whitefish Bay WI 53217 Ill bet would send copy asked Thanks clubs have sent club patch jacket still has few open spots want send election year President AMA time heard Nominations numbered districts President will made August Nominating Committee meet ing its up make decision head man See Nats Arkansas S Louisiana Menico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankensitip Wichita Falls TX 76308 Ansociare VicePresideons Boec Averill 9117 La Barrarree NE Albcrloerrloe NM 87111 Ned Borne, 523 N Lebanon Sciphor LA 70563 Frank Osborne 18 Mohace N Lintle Rock 72116 Bod Teeny Son 545 Richardson TX 75080 trend contests district up year made Cliff Cloud Climbers contest Benbrook August1978 65 good turnout Dallas RC Club Quickee 500 Mesquite 32 entered flew five fast rounds Pylon races Smith Claeys tied five first place heats Paul took best flight time Paul insisted check out well-used airplane says does have slick fly Quickie 500 Abilene also reported fine crowd flew Novice Pre Novice District VIII AMA tabletop display getting good workout need mall show demonstration whatever contact soon have date Sure dont want disappoint anyone use get back soon can next group can have reports get has getting good response bring ing new AMA club members Remem ber district has display its use hear working well districts Once again year plan district contests Cant make would like meet dont make city contest remem ber Ill LAKE CHARLES NATS get contest please come up introduce yourself have met before come re-introduce self Should go Nats want work events help would appreci ated Naturally event directors pre-selected workers timers count ers tabulators etc can offer services site 1978-79 rule book finally got printed mail should have yours now write HQ let know did get may late contest season will early 1979 Read rules event fly dot book indicates change So read over closely did get disturbing report CD dealt contestant classification rule book very explicit cannot lower classification first filling out required form must also signed district VP have signed yet have asked yet can go upward own can compete higher class cannot compete lower class Also acquire points automatically advance following year Novice Pre-Novice meant get people Pattern So dont scare new ones out event Dont underclass yourself poor sportsmanship could affect own contest So before going contest make sure know what flying what classes going Nats flying CL Stunt might want know Dallas Rounders putting pre-Nats Precision Aerobatics contest July 29-30 will using four PAMPA classes can get entry blank Dallas Round ers 2400 Lovell Dr Mesquite TX 75150 read report last Council Meeting big item change dues structure other items acted have gripe about what done dont sit stew Let hear about expect hear happy So dont hear take satisfied got preview look cover program RC Southwest Champion ships contest Labor Day weekend planning three-day contest Pattern Pylon Scale Helicopter Old Timers Soaring plans Free Flight Control Line contests well under way also format has changed since local clubs have taken over portion South western Chain pionships Coistado as aska h Dakota h Dakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Ymca Mankewski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue NE 68005 Annociate Vce-Prsidensa charles Orannon 2220 Muriposa Olod Casper WY 82601 Gerald Oeneav 6464 S Andes Plane Aarvra co 80016 Man Hansen 1900 Wocorsn SW Huron 5057360 Lornie Kroeber 1764 S 9th Fargo NO 58102 Oscar Olson Otti Maple Omaha NE 68104 Jim OReilly 4760 N Oattin Wichita KS 87220 Coordination majority districts problems stems same source Whether problem representation redistricting host similar issues basic issue contest coordinating numerous examples conflic ting contests situations two local groups competing fliers within outside district Colorado competes District X Arizona fliers Wichita ri vals Texas Oklahoma fliers Sioux City Des Moines bat heads Fargo Sioux Falls entrants Nebraska Muscatine IA vs Lincoln NE Springfield MO vs Oma ha NE etc etc list almost endless Everyone agrees problem What AMA going about answer actually what AMA going much going about AMA member District IX should first request demand neces sary licensed Contest Director club start coordinating first step can take simple Contest Director club should send now contest coordinators inexpen sive lOc postcard information card should include date traditional con tests years has held held type contest events scheduled ie RC Pattern CL Rac ing entrants normally come information will used co ordinators sanctioning contests 1979 will send traditional dates comes list neighboring district coordina tors before first year help pro tect contests planning make effort work neighbors help solve mutual problems Contest Directors should respond new coordinators have assured us will approve sanctions conflicts guar antee sanction approval next year initial action must begin now Send coordinator card CLIFF Coordinator Bill Bieda 411 Barker Building Omaha NE 68102 RC Coordinator Travis McGinnis 8027 West 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 group does have traditional date response coordinator should include what plans may have exam ple would like have Pattern meet sometime June contest coordinators have maps population figures clear overlays different categories weeks can help much help Another tip concerning sanction applica tions send application contest coordinator include stamped self-addressed post card coordinator will use card inform immediately contest has granted sanction alert problems may have aware including card will cut down time takes find out about contest make sure request re ceived first place Again cannot stress enough need send now appropriate coordinator formation necessary 1979 put off have waited until now con test season upon us problem present subject interest should highest initiate action Con test Directors should heard As final note groups neighboring Dis trict IX would also like kind infor mation encouraged send District IX co ordinators card FAt Combat Team Selection committee mem ber representing District IX Dave Hermit Jones 662 North Volutsia Wichita KS 67214 Comments questions regarding Combat TSC should sent Dave proud have him act behalf Congrat ulations best wishes Dave District IX hasavacancyonthe Free Flight Contest Board term office least two-year rule cycle 1978-79 names nominations volunteers should sent right away Remember Fargo Denver October district meetings well plan ning stages now going great See Coordination column unusually short things want say will doing hope emphasize need Contest Directors clubs send cards contest dates right now Arzooa uroa ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarboroui District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redosds Beach CA 90278 Anooiaoa Vice-Presidentu Robe- Barnes 68-1090 Kono Mai Orion Aiea HI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ales Chisolm 1100 West Sham Fresno CA 93711 Ed Hagerlin 2761 N Campbell Acenue Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Betty Stream 3723 Svosnder Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Granqer William 181 Pamnee Street San Marco, CA 92069 recent April Council Meeting took place district pleasure have traipse across nation attend pleased district selected Spring meeting Only Council member unable attend honored presence Vic Powell Executive Director NAA Vic member Council pre sence added lot meeting Associate Vice Presidents Betty Stream also attended two guests District 66 Model Aviation X also present Bev Wisniewski District X FF Contest Board member Joe Norcross First order business sad shape budget brought unexpected ly high insurance rates recently approved $3 dues increase along proposed postal rate increase would barely keep AMA would enable reserve fund built up must remembered paying 1978 insurance rates 1972 dues base Consequently deficit 1978 will large will come directly out reserve line reasoning Council voted increase Open dues $25 year magazine included establish Senior dues $750 Junior rate $500 family rate will $1 700 magazine option Open has deleted Juniors Seniors will have option $8 per year gen eral feeling dues increase should substantial enough cover inflation hedge against another insurance rate increase avoidance another dues increase few years Council Meeting held Long Beach day before MACS trade show opened AMA booth well staffed District X volunteers AMA staff allowed sell patches pins etc allowed sell member ships Im pleased report quite few sold following weekend saw first annu al IMS take place Los Angeles Conven tion Center Once again AMA booth staff stayed over week between shows time allowed sell pins etc Once again Betty Stream daugh ter Suzi Bev Wisniewski daughter-inlaw worked both weekend days show thanks An item might interest District X clubs looking flying site recently caught eye Ive sent newspaper clipping John Worth pertained new California state law holds property owners blame less injuries incurred others using property recreational purposes factor plus AMAs insurance should powerful lever obtaining permission fly private property recently attended meeting San Gabriel Valley Radio Control League meeting conducted President Ed Paige showed film Marvelous Minia tures well received Contact d like attend club meetings have news recently formed RC Sail plane club Bakersfield area name quite mouthfulSouthern San Joaquin Soaring Society have newsletter flying site have flying site theyre work securing second further information contact Bill Ruther ford 3412 Madrid Bakersfield 93301 Northern California AVP Glenn Carter comes following words another club IMAC Everyone model aviation has favorite area interest active Mine RC realistic aerobatic program offered IMACInternational Miniature Aerobatic Club adaptation full-scale IAC Sport Aerobatics flown world wide Originally conceived 1973 Sport Scale biplanes IMAC now offers levels competition biplanes monoplanes designed Aresti aerobatics Dozens IMAC events scheduled year Tournament Champions Las Vegas will use similar format Inter national Champion unlimited class fliers show worth seeing Membership $500 annually information write District X AVP Glenn Carter THE RMALS Alaska o 0 Moetarq en ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Ansociate Voe-Pesident Al Colon, 1607 S oon Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Rn 1 Ron 48 Boadnie MT 59015 Clarence C HaoIrn Ri 5 Ron 18 Coeor dAlene ID 83814 Ed McColloonh 535 E 81 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Reojo 26608 Dover Coin Kent WA 98031 Don zipoy 21418 NE Main Street Redmond WA 98052 number very good flight training programs district good because assist beginner get off right foot well assure help comes someone qualified interested will reserve fora later column plaudits due instructors assist make programs unsung heroes model aviation What will pre sent verbatim report Boeing Hawks program Dave Katagiri architect current program report contains some formation may enhance program first scheduled training program gan May 4th good turnout train ees instructors added bonus good weather New trainees present cluding several will become members order participate program May 10th too wet fly last Wednesday May 17th beautiful day New ships field included Doug Millers Q-TEE Cessna flyingfamily Colleen Frank Snook Darrel Cheshire checked out flew club trainer prepared Larry Shaull Darrell will responsible use trainer trainees intend StageFlight Pattern 1a Oval & Reverse Oval b Figure 8 offset runway 2a Oval & Reverse Oval b Figure 8 offset runway 3Oval upwind leg over runway 4Landing pattern let down final go around 5Landing pattern complete landing 6Takeoff Altitude Ft 300-200 100 100 use trainer should bring some sport fuel BYOF Observations edge runway brings mind difficulty novices have concerning directional control reversal ships fly towards themselves couple ways avoid giving wrong command 1 Always point transmitter antenna direction model flight ship coming toward pilot model should observed over shoulder positioned attitude right left com mand can given confusion control reversal 2 pilot faces model flying ward himself directional commands come reversed Therefore observing model drops wing apply stick com mand direction low wing raise Dont try think right left projecting yourself cockpit air craft takes too much time critical phase learning final landing approach Most frequent first ap proach ends cartwheel maneuver end runway because novice pilot applies wrong directional command aggravates situation apply confusion control reversal situation point time instructor probably grabs transmitter drops excitement technique use during final approach landing point antenna direc tion flight No 1 above simply use directional control stick either push model away pull towards pilot other words forget about right left commands instructors reminded teach trainees good habits concerning functional checks before starting fly use flight pattern avoids tower pits Also instructors should organize flight trainee knows before takeoff what expected transmitter handed over Avoid random flight patterninstead main tain large oval figure eight retrace pass Its good practice approach worked out Dave pro gression should interest Thank Dave Boeing Hawks ma terial Objective Maintain constant altitude track Vary throttle necessary Maintain constant altitude track Vary throttle necessary Maintain constant altitude track Vary throttle necessary Align runway center 100-25 100-0 Climb 100 ft Similar 3 align runway medium throttle final go around Demonstrate ability make straight approach Safe landing After TO orbit enter pattern land 7Simple aerobatics loops Immelman Cuban 8 wing over etc Instructor student choice August1978 67 FLIGHT TRAINING TASKS JUNIO FLIGHT / ED WHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 COMPLETE RESULTS AMA INDOOR POSTAL WINNERS Graham Davitt David Turgeon Joel West RUNNERS-UP Collin DiMago Ian Davitt Mike VanGorder Douglas Carter Hey gang heres whole listing entered heartily congratulate winners top runners-up thanks too go theadults sponsored flying timed sent results Fairwood Flyers Berea Ohio named contest Ceiling Hopper largest contingent fliers too group Great Britain made inter national contest did very nicely selves too taking half top places Rather expert designs flown HL Glider event placings apparently depending age experience Rubber Powered Stick event chosen de sign additional factor exper ienced modelers flying quality Easy Bs Novice Pennyplanes beginners course starting out basic AMA Cubs Contests place modelers get together enjoy thrill flight contestant tries better himself did before well compete other fellow models compared see improvements can made construction designin other words special place special world returned whenever possible ENTRY DEADLINE Entries AMA Outdoor FF Spring Early Bird Postal Contest must received Ed Whitten June 30th Dont late OFFICIAL RESULTS AMA January/February 1978 LING HOPPER Indoor Postal Contest Ages up through 16 unlimited number flights scores adjusted 35 feet 1 Graham Davitt 2 Collin Di liaio Ian Davitt Mike Van Gorder Ichiro Sugioka Joel West Jimmy Schmock Douglas Carter Pam Griffith Paul Dumke Julie Hancy Jon Ehgotz Charlene Avins Kris LBne Kenny Lesher Steve Spence Peter Anderson Paul Smith Mike Clem Vince Marce Steve 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