seven 72 MHz channels Both frequency bands AMA PETITION TO FCC ASKS increasingly subject interference FOR 30 RC FREQUENCIES Following year intensive effort AMA Frequency Committee has developed broadbased proposal Federal Communications Commission covering anticipated RC frequency needs now through 1990 effort has involved coordination RC industry model car boat organizations model groups other countries basic draft AMAs proposal published circulated industry other interests final version submitted FCC may slightly different ex pected have major revisions since much preliminary coordination other groups already accomplished past experience hoped FCC action will forthcoming before end 1979 typically takes about year petitions go through governmental rules change process process begins AMA will advise RCers can respond FCC sup port petition meantime should appreciated considerable amount AMA volunteer headquarters time went developing proposal involving much legal counseling discussions FCC officials Its complicated process requires de pends upon AMA national association bring together inputs resources available present composite petition embracing interests text AMA proposal follows included however due limited space attachments will sub mitted FCC support various points made proposal Academy Model Aeronautics Inc hereby requests Federal Communications Commission allocate additional frequencies use remote control models period concern present 1978 1990 Commission past has fa shioned its modeler frequency allocations response crisis requests part AMA effort part AMA Commission fashion long-range enduring resolution modeler frequency requirement would take account both partial frequency relief previously accorded response ad hoc crisis requests continuing growth RC model acti vities present petition seeks remedy situation effect long-range solu tion modeler frequency requirement present proposed picture concern ing frequency allocation model planes cars graphically illustrated Figs 1 2 addition should noted pe tition proposes allow use narrow band FM RC frequencies self offers means provide chan nels less space order permit further expansion accommodate continued growth activity support petition following offered 1 AMA governing body model aircraft activities United States Its membership has doubled past six years mid-1978 71000 approximately 75% regularly fly radio controlled model aircraft under licenses issued Commission Furthermore United States representative Federation Aeronautique Internationale FAI Aca demy concerned radio control RC activities worldwide well within United States should also noted approximately 10% over 5000 oftheAMAs membership composed youngsters below age 19 above FCCs minimum age requirement 12 years Radio Control Service 2 RC activities began 1930s have grown recognized sport es timated 250000 modelers United States use approximately half million transmitters control model planes boats cars radio An industry annual sales volume over $200 million per year has developed supply electronics kits related accessories RC modelers elec tronics part industry has pioneered refined RC equipment has copied throughout world Because operation RC models necessity limited short range line-of-sight circumstances low power ie watt less transmissions have pro ven quite adequate absence interfer ence Hence interference other radio ser vices RC transmitters has essential ly zero no known complaints FCC based RC operations verified supporting letter February 3 1978 Chief Commissions Field Op erations Bureau 3 At present time virtually RC ac tivities conducted under license Commission Radio Control RC Ser vice formerly Class C Citizens Radio Ser vice RC Service licensees permit ted operate six 27 MHz channels 27 MHz Operations 4 Five six channels available 27 MHz band interleaved Citizens Band CB Radio Service formerly Class D Citizens Radio Service remaining channel shared CB operations lat ter generally operating higher power mak ing channel useless RC operations previous filings AMA has advised Commission numerous instances licensees CB service have partici pated shooting down model aircraft flight intentionally transmitting RC channel used modelers violation Commissions Rules using such strong signals adjacent channels low power signals RC transmitters generally neighborhood several hun dred milliwatts overcome adjacent channel signal resulting loss model air craft cases well documented pre vious filings Commission support statements paragraph documents attached provide emphasis concerning safety economic factors caused RC interference problems RC interference situation far serious associ ated communications tend annoying damaging physically injurious 5 The 27 MHz band birthplace RC operations countries have allo cated 27 MHz channels RC operations cause pioneering efforts US model ers band Since 27 MHz band used international model aircraft meets suitable operating rights portion spectrum importance model aircraft fraternity should pre served 6 Nevertheless AMA believes illegal CB operations will eventually drive RC activities away 27 MHz band alternate frequencies will have found Furthermore other countries ginning move away 27 MHz band frequencies due interference problems sim ilar experienced country 7 The potentialand major popu lation areas de factoloss 27 MHz frequencies has chief stimulant search new RC frequencies Interfer ence CB operations RC models given serious consideration FCC Docket 20120 Commission noted its Report Order 60 FCC 2d 762 38 RR 2d 97 1976 believe eventually alternate fre quencies must found supplant pre 64 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice- Presidents L RADIO CONTROL R/C SERVICEFREQUENCY ALLOCATIONS FOR MODEL PLANES CARS BOATS Fig 1 PRESENT 1978 l RIC Channels RC Channels 1 shared IIIII 40 CB Channe Government Non-Government 30 7 AC Channels lAll Shared IiiI 78 Govt & Busineam Channels TV- Channels 24 5054 Amateur Band 26980-27410 MHz F II 72-76 MHz Fig 2 PROPOSED 1979-1990 l R/C Channels ess exclusive shared Includes Present Plus Additional Shown Dashed Lines 11 RCChannels II11111111 liii111111 40 CB Ch Government end Non-Govemment 42 50 Amateur Band 17 AC Channels liii TV-Channels 2-4 54 11111 11111 78 Govt & Businesa Channels TV Channela 5 6 88 90 MHz II 72-76 MI-lz sent 27 MHz Class C Allocation because increasing problems interference Class D users Class C radio control opera tions Emphasis added AMA 8 Since 1976 use 27 MHz radio control has steadily diminishing Most manufacturers have ceased production 27 MHz RC equipment service existing equipment becoming difficult obtain parts country CB interference has resulted abandoment 27 MHz RC RC operation has continued 27 MHz users now model boat car opera tors relatively few use such equipment model aircraft since safety problems latter serious Thus obvious 27 MHz least model aircraft rapidly fading area activity 72-76 MHz Operations 9 Because problems 27 MHz frequencies discussed above AMA petitioned Commission grant ed access five frequencies 72 MHz band 1966 two additional 72 MHz frequen des added 1971 72 MHz assign ments located between TV channels 4 5 available shared basis operational fixed stations other radio ser vices such industrial land transporta tion users operating band Four fre quencies available control model aircraft remaining three available use modeler including operating model cars boats 10 The 72 MHz assignments ex clusive RC allocations since seven RC frequencies avilable operational fixed stations other radio servicesoperational fixed stations may operate trans mitter output powers up 300 watts sharp contrast several hundred milli watt power level generally employed aircraft modelers F urthermore mod elers have no recourse interference develops since FCC rules provide RC use 72 MHz channels secondary operational fixed uses 11 In areas RC sharing fixed stations no problem larger urbanized areas industrial other li censees turning use 72-76 MI-lz fre quencies point-to-point operations Addi tionally licensees Manufacturers Spe cial Industrial Railroad Radio Services may use 72 MHz frequencies low power mobile telemetry remote control systems 12 The increased land mobile service use 72-76 MHz frequencies makes sharing band modelers difficult impossible some cases some cities such Houston Texas Tampa Florida few seven 72 MHz RC channels theo retically available may used due high power operational fixed sharing apparent new trend caused recent FCC allocations Although exclusive frequencies far desirable such exclusive allocations requested possible modelers have no objection sharing frequencies other like radio users Indeed use radio creasing rate makes extremely dif ficult particular group acquire retain exclusive frequencies lower fre quency ranges However sharing tolerable must among groups having com patible operations power levels used licensees same order magnitude modelers would willing share other radio users 53 MHz Operations 13 Some modelers also licensed radio amateurs use Amateur frequencies 53 MHz band model control activities recent survey American Radio Relay League showed 3% amateurs engage RC activities Projected current total 328000 Amateur Radio Service licensees 10000 amateurs may operate RC equipment 10000 course use 53 MHz equipment may also hold RC license may prefer conduct RC operations 72 MHz channel However 53 MHz users represent technically oriented modelers Amateur license has uses beyond radio control Most modelers wish devote time study Morse code radio theory order obtain Amateur license subjects necessary pursuit basic activityradio control models requires full attention Thus requirements Amateur license based specialized skill area modeler has no direct interest have held down number RC enthusiasts operating 53 MHz frequencies small fraction total Need Additional Frequencies 14 The shared nature frequencies available modelers couple illegal use of prime RC frequencies CB operators have combined cause severe problems modelers pursue activity legal manner interfer ence problem has particularly severe larger regional national international meets attract thousands spectators competitors larger meets involve up 300 RC entries must carefully organized two contestants transmitting same frequency same timean incredibly difficult task small number frequencies now available especially large percentage frequencies cannot used because local interference whether intentional unintentional Virtually model aircraft equipment op erates single frequency possible quickly change conflicting fre quency Severe interference given channel does just inconvenience fliers equipped channelthey can participate can incredibly continued page 66 December1978 65 20 MHz 5 RC Channels TV Channels 5 6 88I 90MHz 20 MHz F 30 26960-27410 MHz CANDIDATES FOR 1919-80 AMA PRESIDENT John Byrne Bayside NY Lets face share common conviction apathy part AMA membership ever-in creasing problem demands im mediate solution case point last presidential election total number Votes cast mere 8777 out aggre gate membership over 60000 phe nomenon apparently due lack mu tual understanding respect between AMA membership charged its management order remedy situa tion extensive exchange ideas principles needed must come improved lines communication Specifical ly WATS line should established giving members direct access people Head quarters effective Know AMA pro gram should instituted eliminate mis understanding between membership man agement special department Headquar ters could created deal strictly fly ing site problems dissemination practi cal information area AMA members public relations effort could broadened include local membership thereby serving individual club needs perhaps important member could allowed vote referendum major issues just some ways would attempt bring membership little closer Headquar ters AMA has grown enormously since its ginning Ive part growth fact belonged Airplane Model League America forerunner AMA participated Nats dur ing late 20s early 30s Throughout 55 years designing building flying model aircraft have member num erous model airplane clubs including Fred erick Model Aero Club founded Queens NY Prop-Spinners Screamin Demons Long Island Inc coun sel incorporated Long Island Radio Control Society Inc LIRCS incorporated named both SDLI LIRCS served numerous terms both president board chairman during time created named LIRCS newsletter Low Passes made honorary member Blue Angels R/C Club later years incorporated served first president board chairman Radio Control Association Greater New York Inc federation RC clubs metropolitan area AMA District II association dedicated improving lot fliers model airplanes ac complished much obtaining preserving flying sites member clubs ieFloyd Ben nett Field Great Kills National Recrea tion Area assisted FAA-AMA lution serious flight-operational problems involving model full-scale aircraft con gested areas Additionally association created favorable public image mod elers culminating MAD Model Avia tion Day officially proclaimed may New York City shows year since 1975 have developed named managed shows held Rockefeller Center NY feature large static display contest RC helicopters Control Line aircraft iceskating rink Beyond should probably know have written periodicals such continued page 70 Earl Witt Cfiambersburg PA having extensive experience organizational admin istration AMA management feels candidates can promise moon get off ground unless recog nize capabilities presidential office believes although may want such things flying sites RC fre quencies president himself cannot get What president can what Earl wants bringing responsible experienced administration lead AMA accomplishing goals want Ear feels president can should aim toward accomplishing following Stimulate interaction active participation between members AMA administra tors through such means Presidents Column AMAs magazine Support work specialized organizations NS RCA N FFS LSF PAMPA etc professional sources input toward goals AMA fluence establishment firm goals AMAs long-range planning Work de partments committees financial re sponsibility promote cooperation devel opment workable budget upon ap proval operate within budget Appoint chairmen committees outline pur poses duties maintain active working re lationships keeping fully formed conditions operations AMA monitoring progress Continually review AMA organizational structure policies insure management struc ture responsive memberships goals Act spokesman AMA representing Academy promoting closer relationships industry government agencies furthering common goals interests Earl can achieve such presidential admin istration due past experience edu cation employment career execu tive city management-type engineering managing annual budget $10 million staff 260 has held elected appointed public offices community city management receiving awards man agement efficiency model aviation Earl has lifetime experience having won first award 1926 has competi tion flier categories modeling now sports flier AMA Earl has active key worker over 32 years has worked 31 Nationals three interna tional meets remaining mem ber original Nationals Executive Com mittee has 14 years experience AMA Executive Council including years phenomenal growth membership tripled its present 70000 plus members During 10 years nationally elected Secretary-Treasurer AMA has pro gressed organization red operation annual budget nearly $1 million recognition service has received awards including AMA Fel lowship Distinguished Service Award purely practical standpoint Earl can work closely Headquarters being 100 miles away can afford time expense demanded presidency has considerable experience public speaking will give AMA dignified representation 1976-77 Secretary-Treasurer ad vocated Council moderate dues increase avoid red budget continued page 70 FCC PETITION Cont page 65 frustrating modeler may have traveled East Coast California national championship find single channel unusable due interference 15 real problem simply enough usable RC channels available satisfactorily accommodate activity fact reasons existing channels cannot used time except rare situations Because has determinedafter consider able study user groupsthat total num ber frequencies handle long term need modeler fraternity next 10 15 years judged 30 would include seven 72 MHz frequencies now available based several factors Enough contests have successfully used 17 channels recent years combining 12 RC Service channels several 53 MHz Amateur band demonstrate situations channels could utilized Conversely fact competition private model operating activity being severly limited lack enough usable channels b channels can actually used necessary since past experience has shown some allocated RC channels can used some areas due local inter ference problems As has noted en tire 27 MHz RC band useless areas due illegal sharing CBers Likewise availability channels aggravated areas legal shared use 72 MHz fre quencies high power allocations render low power operation unsafe Thus unless channels can made truly exclusive ba sisthe preferred situation RCmore channels needed sharing situations would case lesser number exclusive assignments c Based steady growth number RC participants over past 10 years no signs diminishing except terference problems prevent rapid expansion channels neededsimply accommodate growth factor Since last channel allocations 1971 increase RC activity has least 100% indi cated increase AMA members re porting over past six years en gage RC flying Thus 12 RC channels satisfactory 1971 least again needed now AMAs membership has doubled since time Also other RC model activitiesboats cars have doubled during same per iod doubling current number RC channels plus existing amateur frequen cies would therefore unreasonably net result would still utilization per channel existed 1971 d There growing trend toward creasing number flying sites being estab lished very often near other such sites Thus need accommodate groups oper ating within interference range other enough frequencies available interfer ence can avoided agreements between adjacent groups use different sets fre quencies manner increased number RC channels would relieve another major problem facing modelers need operating sites Given present frequency availability modelers must safety op erations limit site locations separat continued page 69 66 Model Aviation ** ** ** ** ** ** -I2 ** -r ** I ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 IT IS YOUR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTI Constitution United States America guarantees us pursuit happiness Ive discovered have catch ourselves Tip May suggest aeromodeling pleasant LET EM CRITICIZE Believe smile someone calls incompetent idiot fact nothing would rather incom petent being idiot! SO HELP METHE TRUTH restaurant up Greenville Avenue store went broke closed up bunch junk trash accumulated around location city finally issued order clean up grounds astonished up driving way bank clean-up crew threetossing junk trash up roof build ing What world! OVERHEARD AT THE NATS Honey winning isnt everything heck think timed flight MURPHYS LAW STRIKES AMA just received copy letter apolo gy sent AMAs Executive Director JOHN WORTH President LARKS RC Club Lake Charles letter mentioned mistake made caption under picture appeared head Presidents Corner column last months magazine plaque being awarded photo NED BARNES himself super trouble-shooting efforts years Nats instead whole LARKS club mentioned BARNES president LARKS knew better probably result some stupid 3 AM typing trying meet deadline ANYHOW John Worth made apologies via nicely written letter addressed MR BOB HINCH President LARKS Well Murphy damn-fool law wasnt finished AMA yet because letter should have addressed BO HINCH Bob HINCH Sorry Bo darnit! Id send copy MURPHY wed get address wrong sure ELECTION TIMEPROMISES FILLED election AMA top officers com ing up very interested finding copy letter promises qualifications candidate 1966 candidate offer ing himself consideration AMA Presi dent candidate wasJOHNNY CLEMENS looking over promises am happy assure promises have shown might well said represent past present future leadership AMA Johnny Clemens center current AMA President will leaving office end 1978 has served several terms Flanking Johnny candidates AMA President 197980 left Earl Witt currently AMA Secretary-Treasurer right John Byrne currently AMA Dis trict II Vice-President campaign statements opposite page met wasnt really easy might sound because run office three times before made Looking back wondering ran three times answer pretty simple saw things needed changing AMA grow serve better ever truly demo cratic membership-owned organization also realized AMA belonged ME much other member improvement would come WE decided should IT IS STILL THAT WAY WE members own AMA responsibility decide what AMA will whether will serve us well us has moral obligation yond just paying dues enjoying bene fits membership have obligation help aim AMA making sure has good leadership through electing officers will get job done Choice elected offi cers becomes important realize elected leaders will ap pointing remainder AMAs guiding ficers HOW TO VOTE! About time magazine appears AMAs membership renewal notices VOT ING BALLOTS will mail formation candidates will printed Model Aviation magazine well ballot Find out can about candi dates VOTE AND REMEMBER voting popularity contest action choose best leader same cold bus iness-like examination would hire employee mind ALL AMA ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICERS ARE STRICTLY VOLUNTEER NO PAY OF ANY KIND purely personal observation bores heck out hear candi date tear up opponent dont really care what thinks other guy has hasnt done wont just want know what HE intends Isnt impor tant part elections WHO WILL VOTE ALL adult members AMA eligible vote general election members will vote office AMA PRESIDENT Members even-numbered districts will vote District Vice-President election Members odd-numbered districts will vote Vice-Presidents election NEXT YEAR WHAT DISTRICT IS YOURS sure AMA district reside please look bit further magazine reports various District Vice Presidents states within district can found listed head district report BE ACTIVE PART OF AMA KNOW YOUR DISTRICT also dis trict officers vote behalf Council committee matters CANDIDATES? candidates names appear official ballot will have declared eligible Eligibility requirements demanding AMAs highest office president Candidates official AMA election ballot have decided official AMA Nominating Committee tradi tionally meets Wednesday Nats Week Nominating Committee consists 11 AMA District Vice-Presidents WRITE-IN VOTE? SHOULD YOU PREFER SOMEONE NOT ON THE OFFICIAL BALLOTyou will find space ballot write-in name person prefer write privilege assures us preserving demo cratic structuring Academy Model Aeronautics GET INVOLVED HELP GUIDE AMA VOTE! December 1978 67 YOU ARE IMPORTANT TOO Whenever think AMA having over 70000 members membership no way important consider YOU ARE JUST AS MUCH PART OF THE OCEAN IF YOU AREONLY ONE DROPOF WATER APPOINTMENTS TO TERMINATE Just reminderall appointive offices AMA terminated end year office appointments renewable agreeable involved Most ap pointments made cleared through various AMA District Vice-Presidents present appointed office-holders should sure contact District VP soon regard ing next year above pointed out democratic process enters because appoin tive officers responsibility YOUR DISTRICT VICE-PRESIDENTAND YOU ELECT YOUR DISTRICT VP! A THINKING KID Hey Dad whos going sit room build model airplanes go off college AT THE CALIFORNIA NATS attending Riverside CA Nats amused sign car wash read CLOSED VEHICLES ONLY ALSO AT RIVERSIDE Riverside RCCIub officers DENNY HACK THORNE NICK NICHOLS met AMA Nats planning group set up clubs involvement asked what sort bunch guys club Denny said impish smile just bunch ordinary fliers like cry fly Dont DIDJA EVER NOT ICE seldom have ask advice flying site RAPID REPAIRSFROM DAYTON DAYTON WINGMASTERs newsletter ed itor BOB ULSETH always puts out fine monthly newsletter prove always toes very latest news club members us favored paper mention following Bob says paper FLY-ME-ANY ONE Club Trainer currently flying status very next line up dateNOTE now Bob Ulseth finished off September sue following grin Ya know what kind bird MUGWUMP Its bird sits wire its mug side its wump other OVERHEARD AT THE MODE LPORT first crackup about $300 ago THE WORD TO THE OUTER WORLD Modern Electronics magazines October 78 issue has its feature story article RADIO CONTROL TIMOTHY J GEORGE MYERS name George Myers sounds familiar probably because George writes RADIO TECHNIQUE column AMAModelAviation magazine Timothy Myers Georges youngest son article Modern Electronics undertaken Explorer Scout project between father son Admirable father son together ness! article Myers boys ex cellent offering down earth realistic useful information public outside usual field influence article would well worth attention sue Modern Electronics easy spot newsstand because has fine picture color cover young fellow plane radio learned about above George Myers sent magazine delightful personal letter delightful parts George describing Timothys first time getting involved project like idea possibly making some money out says never saw such impatient kid waiting published paid Although last paragraph Georges letter meant personal salute AMA volunteer workers Id like share Georges feelings words quotePeople present society tend value things much cost volun teers seldom accorded respect have truly earned Its small word modeler wants know says Thanks JUST PERHAPS efforts George Myers Johnny Clemens ALL OF THE OTHER 70000 AMAERS can leave world hands young folks better equipped lead peo ple world pray SEARCH FOR NATS SITES doesnt AMA hold National Championships fre quent question folks arent acq uaint ed site chosen FIRST AMA MUST BE INVITED would sure nice AMA officials could just decide go wanted Very few suggested sites suitable few available very few affordable very few sympathetic enough put up invasion modelers families AMA does find suitable site next Nats has always started few local model enthusiasts initial searching investigation feasability same modelers must enthuse community fathers property owners Meanwhile AMA HQ has furnished list facilities areas necessary along de sired dates everything looks practical AMA will receive official invitation AMA Executive Council Nats Execu tive Committee consider Please notice said ALL STARTS WITH LOCAL MODELING LEADERS because AMA has neither staff nor funds put its own search YOU interested helping find site please ask AMA HQ list physical requirements needed Nats past few weeks AMA has couple new sites suggested local modelers willing basic ground work cities added list al ready exploring ABILENE Texas NEW ORLEANS Louisiana Either would exciting new different have site seriously mind contact AMA HQ requirements Sure lots places could fly several thousand people go eat sleep gets dark SATURATION PARTICIPATION THOMAS W RANSOM president AMA Charter Club No 739 MUSCATINE MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION Muscatine Iowa Toms pride sure show ing met him Nationals Lake Charles presented some facts about group attending Nats cer tainly show participation spirit Says Tom Muscatine town 23000 model club membership 30 Eleven club members seven observers traveled 1100 miles Lake Charles back Tom tells largest group attend Nats AMA District VII Club members flew quite few events scored carrying home first place trophy Tom mentioned group spent about $500 lodging about $350 food some $460 gasoline attend said very proud Nats enjoyed very much including young est 7 months old oldest 64 years own observations group par ticipates like Muscatiners cant help enjoy whatever club accomplishes something else isnt easy melt together various interests aeromodeling club radio control line free flight also sponsor two well-attended contests year RC other CL AMA District Vice President KEN MORRIS charter members Musca tine club very impressed Ken telling pridefully about activities Instead Ken just standing back grinning course other clubs enter things same enthusiastic manner once need stop salute spirit! IF YA DONT KNOW dont know about something simply dont know about Ignorance somebody else finds out dont know CRACKUPS ARENT THE ONLY HAZARD February issue newsletter MICHIGAN RC ASSOCIATION editor JERRY ADK INS related hazardous modeling experience said after 76 LARKS Ohio contest went get giant ice cream sundae way back motel made corner too fast entire contents giant sundae emptied map compartment Jerrys van says quite problem cleaning ice cream syrup off FCC license auto insurance certificate still glued map Ohio Jerry better stick just simple crackups like us common people AS THE YEARS CREEP UP Since celebrate important birthday November Id like share discoveries greatest ad van tages growing oldYou have look back BE THANKFUL FOR Years have also made realize truth fully greatest pleasures aeromodeling probably NOSTALGIC MEMORIES experiences weve shared Look forward memories creating pleasant ones right now future! now before get too profound Ill mention Ive just heard brand new margarine developed elderly will known THE MIDDLE AGE SPREAD! ******all now****** 68 Model Aviation FCC PETITION Cont page 66 ed three miles existing site minimum mileage separation seri ously restricts number sites can accommidated given area 16 The important single need long term allocation Interfer ence-free channels RC operations requirement inherent characteristics RC activity wherein loss control model due interference may result severe damage property personal injury Interference-free operation can best assured exclusive channel allocations availability such allocations can reduce total number channels necessary Thus 20 exclusive channels may better serve modeler needs sharing 30 Additional channels shared other lowpower users alternative exclusive al locations sharing services se lected minimize mutual interaction total number such channels adeq uate useable given area enough others would available serve modeler needs fact RC models used during daytime mostly non-industrial areas should make such selec tion shared users possible case simultaneous use number channels required vertually RC ac tivities racing competition merely group fun-fliers local flying field cause nature activity makes vital RC operator use channel sharing another RC operator same channel RC channels cannot shared communications several operators can talk once Thus group RC participants number channels available will dictate can participate same time Note 23 new channels addition current seven 72 MHz will permit cur rent five 27 MHz RC channels gradually phased out perhaps within five-year per iod Commission has past allowed amortization equipment requiring re placement Potential New Frequencies 17 An extensive study modeling lead ers included visits discussions FCC personnel obtain factual information has concluded probably no frequen cy band available provide 23 new RC channels needed combination several frequency groups may offer solution AMAs Frequency Committee has examined FCC frequency assignments various fre quency bands taking consideration existing equipment will continue function number years potential interference bands examined technical characteristics radio equip ment has developed some suggestions areas radio spectrum suitable RC frequencies may located 72 MHz Band 18 The AMA believes time likely place additional frequencies 72 MHz band Primarily because 72 MHz now popular heavily used band RC activities much 72 MHz equipment available over counter Use other frequencies same band would accordingly present minimal problems mak ing new converting existing equipment careful selection specific frequencies used taking consideration intermodulation interference image problems other such technical characteristics may reduce value certain frequencies 19 Since main problem 72 MHz has use same frequencies high power stations other radio services Commissions table frequency allocations examined determine whether 72 MHz frequencies could found available high power use radio ser vice search revealed under present FCC rules following frequencies avail able low power watt assignments Special Industrial Manufacturers Railroad Radio Services 72A4 MHz 7248 MHz 7252 MHz 7256 MHz 7260 MHz 7544 MHz 7548 MHz 7552 MHz 7556 MHz 7560 MHz 20 These 10 frequencies would compatible low power RC operations Other 72 MHz assignments may also shared RC purposes selected minimum con flict high power fixed systems some locations frequencies already ap proved high power operation may suitable cases modelers use maximum number such frequencies authorized RC various choices may made avoid interference problems particular area other words 20 such fre quencies made available nationwide basis different combinations up 10 might usable various areas country depending local high power signments should also noted current sharing 72 MHz RC fre quencies model plane boat car users same proportion such sharing would acceptable additional frequencies band 3042 MHz Frequencies 21 There 11 guard band channels 10 kHz wide separate government non-goverment assignments 30-42 MHz band 10 kHz slices spectrum presently assigned radio service available radio services developmental basis center frequencies guard bands 30565 31995 33005 33995 35005 35995 37005 37995 39005 39995 42005 MHz cause tentative nature development al authorizations fact band width available would permit convention al FM voice use has very little use frequencies date search Commissions frequency assignment records shows few assignments fre quencies 22 The advantage using 30-42 MHz fre quencies much existing 27 MHz equipment now unusable because CB interference can converted operate channels Conversion existing eq uipment modelers themselves would apparently possible due Commissions type acceptance rules However due large quantities 27 MHz equip ment largely unusable modelers due terference problems manufacturers may find profitable retrofit equipment 30-42 MHz operation much existing land mobile equipment narrow banded after various channel splitting frequency al locations recent years particularly likely 30-42 MHz retrofit exempt Type Acceptance procedure units certified meet criteria formal application model reasonable expect manufacturers go through procedure previous equip ment originally required Type Accepted should noted very low power involved should minimize problems such retrofits fact now few assignments 30-42 MHz frequencies suggests allocation RC Service would have negligible effect existing uses spectrum providing wel come relief RC modelers other hand limited information available public government uses adjacent freq uencies Meanwhile AMA monitoring teams have listened frequencies Cleveland area provide basis recom mending RC use Seven frequencies monitored least 70 hours Fourteen potential image frequency spots checked least 24 hours behavior guard band neighbors evaluated favorable results teams impressed clean nature guard band frequencies suggests good potential RC use 222-224 MHz Band 23 The 222-224 MHz band shared government Amateur radio users Perhaps 10 low power RC channels 40 kHz spac ing could made available within band under RC Service However other users RC channels should compat iblewithaone watt RC maximum power level 24 The Commission originally pro posed Class E Citizens Radio Service portion frequency spectrum pro posal now seems have abandoned due objections government sharing undisciplined CB type service well objections Canadian Mexican administrations However might re considered basis minimal problems RC operations due very low pow er needed UHF Operations 25 Other countries have frequencies avail able RC operations UHF band German radio authority has recently allocated band RC frequencies 433 MHz good operational results have reported Similarly Swiss have RC equipment op erating range Also British have re cently announced availability 459 MHz RC FM equipment would apprear good opportunity US make some frequencies available same area UHF bandcompatible other countries Additionally 900 MHz region may technologically feasible RC opera tions area would appear compat ible current microwave oven useage International compatibility major con cern AMA because culmination years competition international championships pit fliers na tions against other Thus US fliers may flying US RC equipment Europe vice versacompatibility European RC assignments therefore highly desirable Technical Requirements 26 The present FCC regulations RC equipment 72 MHz band have served well technical viewpoint re commended basis new RC fre quency allocations Specifically no interfer ence problems RC equipment other services have encountered low pow er req uirement less watt has proved satisfactory RC operations causing problems other services 27 The modification proposed December 1978 69 JOHN BYRNE Cont page 66 Flying Models magazine plans some models have appeared Frank Zaics Yearbooks am dues-paying member National Society Radio Controlled Aeroba tics NSRCA No 45 United States Pat tern Judges Association USPJA No 84 National Free Flight Society NFFS Miniature Aircraft Combat Association MACA Society Antique Model ers SAM As far full-scale experience concerned have well holding private pilots license No 2271 22 having learned fly back 1938 Alta Flying School Floyd Bennett Field NY Concerning achievements outside aviation field am lawyer LLB St Lawrence University member New York Bar admitted 1941 vice president major corporation might aware am currently Vice President District II have office two consecutive terms four years During time believe have contributed much progress AMA general image model aviation two reasons undertaking writing column first tell something myself accomplish ments qualifications believe has accomplished second discuss very office AMA President what can done make AMA better us Whoever elected next president must turn immediate attention num ber important items realistic approach must taken regards surance RC frequencies needed meet demands membership ef forts obtain use lands facilities federal state local government au thorities must intensified Headquar ters must form effective liaison committee model airplane industry develop new better products hobby should also formulate practical youth program conjunction established organi zations participate rectifying obvious social ills flourish communities should also Competition Division Headquarters will relieve Execu tive Council its now major time-consuming involvement matters affect ap proximately 15% total membership Additionally assure continued growth should step up recruitment AMA members age groups matters others would pursue elected office rate feel some pressing problems Again however communication impor tant factor enabling new president make improvements pertinent two-way street choice yours either maintain status quo have genu ine voice matters affect both club Want solutions improvements So I shall greatly appreciate receiving vote EARL WITT Cant page 66 rejection appeal resulted drastic dues increase now facean excessive increase Earl opposed type prob lem could have avoided type leadership Earl Witt proposes Committee Elect Earl Witt Ron Morgan Chairman FCC PETITION Cant page 69 requirements permit type modulation providing radiated band width requirement complied would allow effective modulation tech niques such narrow band FM devel oped itself may offer means eventually accommodate further ex pansion RC activity necessarily re quiring increase spectrum channels could provided less space use spectrum saving techniques Narrow band FM would logical choice use 10 kHz width 11 guard channels within 30-42 MHz band Furthermore FM permitted new 72 MHz channels 20 kHz width technical advantages FM using 5 kHz deviation such better interference rejection could util ized should noted several countries now authorize FM RC use RC use FM very popular Germany since has minimized interference problems Summary 28 summarize needs RC modelers 30 RC channels including present seven 72 MHz allocations 23 new chan nels should allocated RC exclusive basis possible Exclusive RC channels possible sharing may acceptable alternative other users employ similarly hinted power levels - Freedom use type modulation particularly narrow band FM commensurate bandwidth requirements 29 needs RC modelers have well-documents previous filings summarized petition relief re quested may provided inconveni encing other radio users frequencies discussed above virtually unused type would provide breathing space within modelers could operate out causing intereference existing opera tions therefore urge Commission act now allocate additional frequen cies suggested activity enjoyed young old alike has interfered no has contributed markedly developing spark interest motivate youngsters aerospace engineering scienti fic careers evidenced letters astro nauts Neil Armstrong Frank Borman also telegram President Carter AMA congratulating upon holding Na tional Model Airplane Championships john Strong Chairman AMA Frequen cy Committee John Worth AMA Executive Director Jeremiah Courtney Jack R Smith legal counsel AMA MORE STATE LAWS TO HELP FLYING SITES October issue AMA News page 65 item concerning new Cali fornia law could aid never-ending search flying sites law allows proper ty owners let land used recrea tional purposes being legally liable lawsuits might result time item published AMA no formation about other states similar laws has just learned however May 1977 44 states similar laws few didnt Alabama Arizopa Mississippi Missouri Rhode Island Utah information much obtained another AMA Amer ican Motorcycle Association sent us copy University Ohio study subject Ohio study highly detailed much legal language being examined extract information might help ful flying site problem further report will forthcoming information proves useful SIGN lIP BY NOV 15 FOR BONUS BARGAIN have getting AMA News stead Model viation magazine now best time subscribesign up November 15 will get 12 issues next year plus another December year dated Febru ary 1979 Thats 13 issues price 12 have getting AMA News separate publication getting month sample copy Model Aviation sample provided show what AMAs magazine like days although De cember issue has few pages nor mal order present important information about AMAs quest foradditional RC frequen cies also finish reporting large number rules-change proposals curtent two-year review cycle Model v/orion has come long way three yearsacclaimed best general interest model magazine tl field 1979 Bill fr Dues mailed mid-October using before November 15 can start Model v/at/on coiin regular ly December ever good time get money now AMA VP WINS DISTANCE AWARD Jim Scarborough Redondo Beach CA AMA VP District X runs just AMA office Hes also long time Free Flighter means has chased model mile also runs avocation itself having con testant famous Boston Marathon race year also won six awards National Jogging Association having run total 1978 miles between September 5 1977 July 29 1978 total ultimate series started 365 kilo meters beginners 1978 miles sea soned campaigners Congratulations Jim run really run 70 Model Aviation STATEMENTS FROM AMA DISTRICT VICE-PRESIDENT CANDIDATES DISTRICT II CANDIDATES John Grigg Lockport NV am proud candidate Vice-President Dis trict II Prouder still have Associ ate Vice President four years under John Byrne now candidate President AMA knowledge problems inner workings AMA gained during tenure Associate Vice President makes eminently qualified serve elected Vice-President background includes 35 years model builder flier present interests centered about Radio Control Sailplanes Quarter Midget Racing general sport fly ing am manager Design Drafting Department Sirra Research Corporation engineering company involved radar telemetry air navigation systems military environment greatest concerns AMA 1 continuation insurance program possibility weighted rate per member dependent type flying does 2 greatly increased flow public relations ma terial information local club level 3 greater recognition Dis trict II within AMA active district District level will work pro vide beder communications recognition significant local events devoting Vice Presidents column Model viation news district will encourage area meetings within district chaired area Associate Vice-President will tend personally area Associate Vice-President desires support policies ideas need vote Will help Law Hollwitz Oceanside NV Mr Lew Hollwitz 50 years old has volved aeromodeling over 35 years experience executive offices clubs follows present president PARCS Club has also past treasurer PARCS has both treasurer president Rich mond Model Flying Club has member Board Directors RC Society Marine Park has trea surer member Board Directors Radio Control Association Greater New York graduated Columbia University 1958 BFA degree also has working Rom-Air General Manager last five years directly involved negotia tions National Park Service two permitted Radio Control flying sites kind anywhere country Lew feels experience far away qualified man job District II Vice President DISTRICT IV CANDIDATES Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA Chuck has active modeler 36 years aspects modeling President Richmond VA RC Club three times Contest Director now Associate VP District IV helped organize has President Virginia State RC Organiza tion has attended AMA Council meetings familiar what transpires meetings As District IV Vice-President will strive better communications tween District IV clubs AMA Headquar ters work better publicity model avia tion both local national levels try promote state-funded flying sites John Spalding incumbent Lanham MD During years service districts repre sentation Academys posture abilities have dramatically improved John has directly involved respons ible important changes sees done future has worked Executive Council improve ser vice response Academy members needs planning new future stance program rotating broaden ing districts workers has resulted bet ter visible representation Good active workers reflection leader se lects No district has better slate AMA workers Fourth Vote John Spalding continue work DISTRICT VI CANDIDATES Horrace D Cain Buffalo Grove IL Hor race D Cain resident District VI 10 years AMA member 25 years Contest Director 15 years served 3 years District VI RC Contest Coordinator Ive flown competitive events IHLG RC Pattern Pylon can talk event whatever may hundred fifteen trophies FF CL RC sit basement mention non-trophy wins long can remember Ive associated models airplanes served 12 years USAF have airline pilot last 11 years personal gratification winning competition no longer important future sport/hobby plan en joy long time come Now am tired apathy confusion indifference shown AMA Headquarters Im tired way onlycram down throats leadership Im tired type mem bership cases does fulfill needs Im tired volunteers use posi tion maintain elevated status Im tired rules procedures applicable years ago Im tired contest board members vote own desires rather districts majority rule no real reason allow trends continue As member Executive Council will utmost develop memberships tailored individual needs change AMA organization oriented individual service members enhance image minia ture aviation meaningful worthwhile sport establish programs entrench AMA within recreational agencies national lo cal development flying sites generally work make AMA members ganization As District VI Vice President rep resentative will ensure rules decisions will result majority District VI interested modelers will see modelers have piece action will listen try maintain attitude can rather attempt list countless rea sons something cannot done promise modelers AMA District VI fair representation Executive Council vote Horrace D Cain vote progressive management AMA executive level Glenn Lee incumbent Batavia ILGlenn has Vice-President District VI past six years Prior Associate Vice-President has served Control Line Contest Board has modeler life Contest Director Leader member years flies types airplanes including Indoor models Free Flight Control Line RC regularly competes Nationals FAI events As member AMA Executive Council usually votes against frivolous expensive projects DISTRICT VIII CANDIDATES John Embry Sulphur LA space has made available to tell little about myself am candi date District VIII Vice President First personal side am 36 years old have lived life District VIII am graduate chemical engineer Loui siana Technical University am currently Technical Superintendent Cities Service Petrochemical Complex Lake Charles Widowed seven years ago two daughters Donna age 13 Wendy age 11 make up family home first model Stombecker kit Black Widow built 1948 Plastic models available now particular model solid wood first powered model came 1951 A-i Firebaby powered Royal Spitfire 065 oil fields around Longview Kilgore Texas home time 1953 family moved Shreveport LA exposure RC began fly-away Trixter-Beam landed front yard several years RC occupied spare time money ever growing city soon enveloped nearby flying sites yet able drive distant fields interest switched Control Line Free Flight About time Shreveport Sky Demons club formed fortunate become charter member its officers still Junior AMA number 6838 issued period Lots Stunt Combat Rat Rac ing flying filled years Through RC held interest Working school hobby shop high school senior provided great opportuni ty expand participation college came along fortunate have under standing house mother allowed airplanes dormitories Marriage graduation becoming esatblished profession did slow things down awhile however ultimately provided means fly real ly wanted 1965 single channel given way multi-reed equipment 1967 multiproportional 1968 privileged participate forming AMA club Lake Area Radio Kontrol Society its 10 years existence have served elected office including two years President during perDecember1978 71 lad idea hosting Nats Lake Charles conceived Late 1972 phone calls letters AMA HQ begain building case Lake Charles close working relationship HQ officers soon developed 1974 Nats appointed serve Facilities Coordina tor Thus began association Nats Executive Committee am present ly de facto member 1975 again privileged fill Facilities Coordinator position Nats 1976 Dayton required local person position again able work Nats Executive Committee time equipment trouble shooter relationship renewed 1978 Nats During times have fortunate able attend four different Executive Council meetings guest Murry Frank As candidate District VIII office am obviously involved RC ever believe total exposure outlined above will permit comprehend rep resent problems phases modeling will endeavor elected cover district both personally through AVPs provide members fair equal voice AMAs affairs Thank consideration Bill Lee Missouri City TX Getting chance fill important job like VP district AMA something en counter day Im getting chance would like give job try background consists over 25 years modeling primary interests Control Line have active Leader member AMA past several years ac tive local club activities contest work am competition flier regularly traveling throughout district entering local compe tition am currently CL Racing Ad visory Committee am contributing editor Control Line Racing Mode/Av/ at/on am touch todays flying todays AMA needs Murry Frank current VP District VIII has chosen run re-election has nominated succeed him office VP district requires lot time work job performed adequately am sure district agree Murry has filled job very well over years respected mem bers AMA Executive Council recog nize amount effort will required VP district am prepared devote time effort represent AMA members district ask support election DISTRICT X CANDIDATES Jim Scarborough incumbent Redondo Beach CA am running second term Vice-President District X decision made automatically though am incumbent lot travel paper work associated position Travel Council Meetings cuts ones free time also entails time away work However after weighing negative aspects have de cided owe district AMA con tinue returning service service rendered past see fit return office other two years will bend over backwards justify faith person cannot change machinery am sure going try have received quite few inputs changes am attempting implement would appreciate support put ting X next name District X Betty Stream Long Beach CA believe have qualifications experience serve District X Vice President As active member AMA over 15 years part modeling family 29 have par ticipated aspects hobby Free Flight Control Line RC have served AMA Associate Vice President several years have attended Executive Council Meetings official proxy several occasions AVP several promise serve members Dis trict X faithfully fully asa member Executive Council serve members AMA furtherance hobbylsport aeromodeling Connecticut S Maine acttunetts Hampshire Rhode Inland ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Ansoojage Vice-Presideetn Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 High Street Old Town MC 04468 Charles H Learoyd PO Sot 428 West Groton MA 01472 Al Nonotnik 4 Benerly Place Norwalk CT 06850 George Parker 7 Paal Dr Lee MA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Boldac Drive Ledyard CT 08339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Aw Kircery MC 03904 Time now start thinking about Dis trict meeting 1979! Have offer western Massachusetts expect least two others Connecticut eastern Massachusetts Time also think about club needs AMA display piece can mall displays static shows organ ized meeting display need formative appealing display photos color model activity lighted back ground own pass-out literature great color piece Model Aviation should plan least two months ahead get list past experience should allow week delivery time should plan getting out very day after use So far District dis play has used seven times esti mated least 8000 people have seen have received literature table rests upon Time take look better insurance benefits 1979 result HQ effort provide better service go along dues increase Watch an nouncement membership renewal pack age sure vote presidential candidate choice Most District peo ple have met John Byrne Earl Witt have attended District meeting have tended other functions such WRAMS Show larger area meets Either will make great new AMA president Johnny Clemens hard act follow have seen lot positive views ward dues increase lately very much regret people unhappy about cant appeased unfortunate indeed ever option magazine first place Hopefully can provide enough good benefits can continue make Model v/at/on desir able fully justify increase Frankly am frightened about size some new RC planes item agenda Council Meeting Nov 4th Omaha Let hear Present insurance covers anything presently flyfor now some recent homeowners denial coverage cause aircraft clause trouble horizon Starting month am sending special news release appointed district officials along accurate address phone list ing will monthly letter better informed officers appointees tried get meeting work due area problems didnt work Perhaps ficers newsletter will work out better Any other inputs November 4th Council Meeting will gratefully received phone November 2nd never enough input LETS HEAR IT FROM YOU!! New Jerney S New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-Presidoot 36-29 213 Street Baysiole NY 11381 Associate Vice-Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Prank Oresch 9 Willow Ave Piscaoawuy NJ 08854 David Fifield 11 Lace Lane Bleora NY 12065 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emerson Ate Union NJ 07083 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies IJSAP/EIJROPC Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS Although meetings Executive Council usually held concluded same day generally Saturday next will TWO days duration November 4 5 site will Omaha Nebraska reason advanced extra day shot additional time will needed further consider long-range AMA planning program initiated special meetings last spring also found departure less traditional temporal norm strong impli cations 1979 Nats will held some Nebraska shall grant ed opportunity inspecting location Now before District lI-ersgo shock take good look map United States agree Nebraska just about centrally located can both longitudinally AND latitudinally Proponents Lake Charles center US correct use Mississippi divid ing line East West simply can ignore crazy LATITUDE Being Gulf puts WAAAY down Any way cheer up LOVE us Springfield Ohio IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE get real kick perusing Con test Calendar magazine month note more pro ceeds various meets being donated charitable under-privileged recipients gives inner glow realize 72 Model Aviation pursuit such model aviation pleasurable beneficial its devotees can also bring health happiness others tally detached hobby need ful help kind another Cases point found far apart geometric ally Augusta GA August 26 & 27 DIXIE FLYERS put show benefit Muscular Dystrophy Association Bridgeport CT same dates RADIO CONTROL CLUB OF CONNEC TICUT held its 6TH ANNUAL NORTHEAST RADIO CONTROL CHAMPIONSHIPS year purpose raising funds Boys Girls Clubs Bridgeport Inc Georgia bit too far reach did invade precincts neighboring District take Bridgeport meet wish compliment RCC CONN worthy efforts RHINEBECK RE-VISITED Another highly successful World War Jamboree has won its place annals modern aviation history annual mod elers treat presents pleasant aspects hard put consolidate brief descriptive statement es sence though affiar unique hence highly deserving mention combines good things beautiful upstate New York setting seasoned mosphere good fellowship abun dance fun entire family Though ba sically contest WW model aircraft weekend September 9 & 10 again featured Cole Palen Air Show full-scale Fokkers Jennies other vintage flying machines Jamboree particularly enjoyable year privileged judge Combat event afforded honor presenting AMA Award Excellence Mid-Hudson RC Society varied contributions model aviation over years including annual WW Jamborees Rhinebeck Clas sics featuring model aircraft Golden Era Aviation financial support other assistance FAI team efforts Club President Vance Sutton accepted award club graciously responded upon its behalf personal compliments great club Contest Director D J Amodeo job excellently performed GEORGEW DICKINSON thanks District II AMA member George Dickinson Somerville NJ join ing exclusive group AMA Life Mem bers George can now sport enviable AMA No L-50 too can acquire nice low number preceded letter L same time grace AMA treasury charitably contributing sum least $1000 Worth-y organization im pact such largesse may abated through handy time-honored device known time-payment installment plan Avantilll ROMANO GARABELLO MEMORIAL CON TEST 1978 contest growing popularity year held September 17 Floyd Bennett Field model aircraft flying site forms part Department Interiors Gateway National Recreation facility Brooklyn NY Much credit due Pennsylvania Avenue Radio Control Society its Contest Directorand President Lou Hollwitz well-managed largelyattended flying memorial memory good friend late Romano Garabello highly honored privilege afforded PARCS judging Pattern events Novice through Masters GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio sylvania S West Virgin III DISTRICT REPORT Den Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERaho Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Presidents Joe tiben 5192 Edenhurst Lynhursn OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St ViennaWV 26101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadombrook St David PA 19087 Edward Wissvr 1521 Summit St. McKeesportPA 15131 Have some feedback District folks question large models As know much increased interest very large RC airplanes has led questions surance coverage safety personal opinion large models perse un safe since size weight alone aspect safety have deeply issue safety flying small RPVs Remotely Piloted Vehicles military project has very difficult us resolve issue size weight As know safety combination things dealing human factors malfunction equipment nature flying object its impact speak lands unintention al manner have reports rather unsafe opera tions fun fly held Kentucky have also witnessed unsafe oper ations local club operations public gatherings Personally feel human element far important ingredi ent doesnt matter small light aircraft safety jeopardy flown over people things Secondly highly important craft its equip ment function normally failure again weget back human element Because dumb device cant fix itself strictly responsive human care gets Lastly look device itself As suming we can build maintain operate safely now something fails must deal consequences failure device fails damage creates responsive energy sys tem has weight mass velocity Velocity also problem self since imposes problem human re action time control people ground being able get out its way fails equation energy t/2 MV2 M weight divided gravitational constant important thing note increase weight have linear re lationship ie doubling weight doubles force Note however double veloci ty energy quadrupled since square velocity term So velocity im portant contribution energy damage cre ated impact might suggest simply put limit energy content complicates things because must now mea sure velocity beast order know whether complies safety cri teria really might difficult chore however stnce level flight velocity could trapped timed As matter interest offer quick example Typical Pattern Ship s top speed mphforce impact ft/lb Moister Airplane bs top speed 60 mph force impact ft/lb essence whole discussion boils down strong argument keeping flight velocity down promote safety well concentrating intensively human element letter Fred Fischer Trevose PA suggests system matic approach pool ideas industry modelers would used basis set voluntary regula tions think Fred has good point suggesting voluntary set rules could basically trial basis eventual regulations certainly right saying dont want leap half-baked set firm regulations suggestion item Council committee action may proper approach letter Al Schaeffer team man ager Reading PA Flying Dutchmen AMA Show Team Al reports team already completed 56 shows year Among week long Reading Air Show Berkshire Mall ninth year completed 26 hours 14 minutes East er Seals Foundation American Business Club Muscular Dystrophy Jerry Lewis Telethon radio TV shows month writeups magazines newspapers show team has existence 10 years Flying Dutchmen Aeromodelers Club has existence since 1936 club also has sanctioned Control Line show team Obviously club very public-service-minded congratulated good work about other clubs out Dis trict Ill Summations type very helpful reporting whats going too can easily receive little notoriety letting have kind information Delaware rict Colombia lanri 0 North Carolina IIVirginia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanham MD 20801 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Foreman 809 Pohite Rd Mechanicsvlle VA 23111 V Bill Helms 800 Tysola Road Charlotte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19809 John Preston 7012 Elnira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Russell Sandusky 1122 Plaza CirclvJoppa MD 21085 Paul Yacobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayenceville NC 28301 second annual District IV AMA meet ing came off planned larger attend ance varied programs Especially well received disserta tion Kirby Crawford Quarter Scale display aircraft beauty answered questions nearly day Both John Preston Howard Crispin made fine presentations holding interest crowd forum discussions types modeling matters Maynard Hill Kirby Crawford Bob Karisson lively very informative John Worth Executive Director AMA spoke briefly discussed questions December1978 73 floor awhile Fred Grigg Ron McNally Russ Sandusky attend ance answered questions crowd whole affair MCd very ably George Preston also acted CD Sundays delightful Fun Fly airstrip excellent site flying very good Bob Violett gave real show ducted fan power latest model A4 claims some fantastic efficiences now flight speeds backed him up As usual work done hardy group Virginians Chuck Joanne Fore man George Preston leading group Thanks lots good times us Lets see everybody make next year recently gave unusually thorough test HobbyPoxy-and-glass finishing system told about some columns back remember told you should try dust-free grain-free finish Using Hob byPoxys clear enamel mixed matt hard ener applied glass cloth entire aircraft filled cloth coat same switched white under coater matt hardener final filling sanding Well B25 lost power engine low pass last month ended up spin roof small shed further nose dive concrete impacts terrific broke off nose tips split tail covering aircraft came through repairable though force smash broke both Goldberg gears main nylon block tore engine nacelle aircraft repaired finished again Any other finishing cover ing system would have destroyedl difference between club Club newsletter Its cement holds group together puts organization big time new newsletter arrived week another club has become Club Fredericksburg VA Aeromasters MAC Talespins editor Charlie Rictors note first issue came today Good luck Bill Schultz President guys search new site Talespins will help Its voting time again time will easier new system will used Youve got some good choices make too So no excuses Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolina S Teenearee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeilI District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Associate Vice-Presidents John Bryson400CouncilCir PG Box 1355 Tupelo MS 38801 Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood Dr. Huntsville AL 35805 Richard Jackson 108 Thorolee St Charleston Hgts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Bunyan Dr Delray Beach FL 33444 Patrick Koehler 1592 Idlewood Oak Ct Atlanta GA 30319 Ed Moorman P0 Box 1643 Eglin AFB FL 32542 Lois Rodriguez C-iD 5th St Ext. Villa Rica Bayamon Puerto Rico 00619 John Workman 5321 Overton Road Nashville TN 37220 Pictured below Paul Miley flying FF Helicopter Birmingham other day may recall Paul won first event 76 Ohio Nats Pensacola June right behind friend Herbert Jordon another Hell buff Paul has always helped newcomers Free Flight spending hours schooling model aero dynamics learn art July gave Herschell Hunnicut Bill Mathews working FF Helicopter copy us went Lake Charles Nats last month ex cept Paul went instead Bham hospi tal chest pain came home week later lay dead done undetect ed cancer As buried interred him miniature internal combustion en gine possible model airplane use next world specific request Untimely can cellation exit premier Free Flighter Want see beautiful model Please no tice Indoor canard held Barbara Speedy Arthur Miami blimp hangar went down other day take some Dictures way little lady AMA HQ Miss Penny Witt important Public Relations division has asked report three clubs District V worked hard Muscular Dystrophy drive Penny said Middle Tennessee RC Club sent best report US Mr John Fore man President Also Dixie Flyers Birmingham Aero Modelers did well Thank clubs ny works buddy Larry Bolich up Washington PR understand Larry beats regularly poor employees fail perform DISTRICT V CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH month want meet hardest working clubs theentire district important Alabama Rocket City Radio Controllers Hunts ville year hosted 18th conse cutive RC Pattern meet serving Radio Control modelers splendid well-run contest 74 Model Aviation josusiio flail atiu riI 1 tne left above snap congratulating Robert Hodgdon has just won fun-fly Jerome newsletter editor AMA Associ ate VP Alabama doing nice job both proud Jerome Last year Butch Norckauer editor club newsletter Iictured above fine model Mr George Smith CDd big Pattern meet last year 1977 George gentleman PSterv 55r25 II pILLUr tOVOdI LIII 00 irripus L4IIL WIrI ners recent meets L R Al Clark 2nd Precision Greg Smith 1St JuniorTeam Jim Vanderzyl also 1st Junior Team years big annual Pattern meet Rusty Foster Steve Kehres Doug Wester friendly visitor Bob Speers Dick Johnston last three pictures taken July club meeting could show RCRC members Much thanks AMA AVP Jerome Hall supplying information best wishes entire Huntsville club now future unselfish hard work serving RC community 1972 hosted Masters Contest recall Want see YOUR club featured Send information well get Illinois ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 619 Mandrake Batavia 1160510 Associate Vice-Presidents David S Ahlberg 734 Acadia Rd. Valparaiso IN 46383 Roger Geers RR 5 Qaincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stunely Lane Springfield IL 62704 Frank L Hughes 709 NE 44th St Kansas City MO 64116 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40504 Robert 6 Stagner 1638 Seifert Dr Poplar Bluff MD 63901 Phillip Sullinan 3021 Spring Valley Ct Anderson IN 46011 Award Excellence new AMA shirt patch available called Award Excellence patch can worn members chartered clubs have approved District Vice President being outstanding AMA club approval should clubs have shown outstanding service dedication its members AMA public other worthwhile modeling endeavor patch fairly large oval featuring red white blue AMA logo large golden E center lettering says Award Excellence AMA Club Academy Model Aeronautics Forms recommendation avail able AMA HQ think club worthy such club members feel like adding another patch shirt jacket fill out send dont think should decrease status such award Im going approve unless list some darn good reasons should Talk over club meet Ings Most Control Line fliers area have attended Bill Allens contests Labor Day weekend Aero Challenge Muscu lar Dystrophy event has grown year year 137 contestants entered 291 events came 12 states Canada England Bill turned over $1297 Muscular Dystrophy contest Linus Boehie Secretary Mineral Area RC Society Bonne Terre MO sent letter photos modeling booth set up Washington County Fair Potosi MO St Francois County Fair near Farmington MO Several thousand people visited fairs people saw RC models first time booth successful has aided clubs ef forts get flying field new state park photo turns out shows Linus hncsnh Iowa etan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Avenue Mascot iso IA 52761 Associate Vice-Presidento James 0 Clark RR 3 Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Tim Price 11287 Saur Sterling Heights Ml 48078 Win Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Trail Sr Joseph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Howard Wayne 1706 7th St NE Rochester MN 55901 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romalut Ml 48174 should reading just prior next Council meeting Omaha NE November 4 5 time writing have still received approximately 60% response Michigan redistricting issue dont feel can make honest proposal issue Council thing apparent re sponses far CONTEST COOR DINATION confirmed Associ ate Vice Presidents Michigan conver sations very difficult contest coordi nator job needs help communication read Vince Man kowskis column District IX August 1978 issue put very well should read As result response will pro pose add another contest coordinator District VII Michigan Control Line contests should help relieve Wes Slack doing both CL RC giving him time work RC coordination prob lems So will need volunteer rec ommendation CL Contest Coordinator would have liked have put some pictures month some contests around District VII didnt get clubs Next month hope have some Suds City other areas should getting have re newal form election ballot now Re member can VOTE renewing never renew can vote election NOW District VII can vote president AMA have two choicesJohn Byrne VP District II Earl Witt Secretary/Treasurer Please vote way will have right complain about results dont vote should complain month get about 40 newsletters have articles complaining about poor support club members seems same few members work clubs fair rest group dont hesitate get SUPPORT YOUR CLUB will support AMA rather short report month have busy has diffi cult keep up Im sure have did get Cedar Rapids air show very poor day too spectators did manage col lect $8000 Muscular Dystrophy went Iowa City Soaring meet fly radio went dead morning contest beautiful site pretty fair turnout Lots nice prizes superb fliers Arkansas siana Meico alioma t VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Anerill 9117 La Barranea NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 623 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave Dr N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Teeny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 No contest season year did end Labor Day contests Dallas Benbrook what saw successful great contests Glad see hope see other contests held year November 4-5 next Council meeting meet Omaha Nebraska Omaha Seems possible Nats site Lin coln Glad see some members doing something about Nats sites Want December1978 75 L-R Jim Burns club vice-president Lyle Davis Don Peck Robert Hodgdon again Gene Hunter Linca up pose ror LuCK ocam ano son son front almost shown Also Bill McBride club secy/treas Ron West Ed Slayton Melvin Bowser David Kehres Gene Hornbuckle [CO UWit 4 SAUU UOiUii5 put annual AAA Control Line contest yesterday middle September day started out nice deluge rain hit middle afternoon Wiped us out Maybe should say washed us out Dont forget voteforyour AMA leaders backyard Come up site suitable will held backyard Along line thing failed get done Council getting AMA purchase property backed move buy 1-lutchinson until fell through would nice property terest possible Nats sites around coun try property owner has stronger vote comes use site involved property could used thingsmu seum headquarters warehouse etc need storage space records Nats FAK storage issue should out before close election date November 25 ballot must HQ count have problems write HQ write talked John Clemens agrees mecast bal lot let us know appreciated hav ing served should get renewal notice ballot October Use both Several people have asked advice election best response nominated John Byrne President Bill Lee Dis trict VIII VP have changed mind am both asked Bill give bit column idea being Vice President district something prepared handle Murry approached back January Sure have active AMA af fairs over past few years Yes have visible least involved Control Line aspect hobby idea putting myself out front asking people VOTE idea really set back heels its grows grows grows l really become convinced own mind DO want position Some experience might inter est am 36 years old married two great kids have flying model airplanes over 25 years lapse being girls cars-college years acquired wife college degree University Colora job would support fam ily hobby have active com petitor during entire flying career Leader Member AMA about past five years travel around district regular ly entering local contests have directed contests Houston area have served Control Line Racing Event Director 75 Nats recently Control Line Category Director last Nats Lake Charles am active member CL Racing Advisory Committee am currently contributing editor Con trol Line Racingfor Mode/Aviation Representing district VP means course representing ALL people ALL interests just aspect hobby primary interests Control Line feel can truly represent district AMA areas communi cation necessary adequately repre sent special interest group communica tion am prepared support very large geographical district no person can cover himself AMA allows VP have Associate VPs help communication would use tool its fullest advantage addition would expand regular travels around district competition reasons include much time communication possible coupled excellent Houston-area clubs providing input would make very good representation AMA business Murry nominated succeed him fice VP District VIII itself honor Murry highly re spected members AMAs Executive Council have him feel could carCslorado as S Nebraska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankewski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue NE 68005 Associate Vice-Peosideerts Charles Brunnon 2220 Mariposa Blvd Casper WY 82001 Gerald Deneau 8464 S Andes Place Aurora CO 80010 Paul Kegel 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 Oscar Olson Oi 11 Maple Omaha NE 68104 Jim OReilly 4700 N Battin Wichita KS 67220 Jim Rickects SlOS Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 FM Skylarks time time send along newspaper clippings copies promotional material get excellent cov erage Fargo ND area means Skylarks work Other clubs have chance see clippings pick up few ideas things have tendency grow Keep sending Fargo latest letter Chuck Brannon AVP Casper WY reports unusually high temperatures summer have inhibited flying somewhat Temperatures 92 97 darees still uncommonly common dur ry something approaching level expertise very special compliment would like try fill quite large shoes VP people district want try feel can job would ask take time return ballot received give support Dues Increase AMA activities events programs issues concerns encompassing AMA dues location Nats rule book regretably election officers does carry same impact yearly dues simple fact issue member must respond some writ ing check painful experience best increase dues putting mild ly major step fostering greater interest AMA affairs Copies letters district VPs Acad emy HQ concerning dues increase have widely circulated number diverse viewpoints have expressed Surprising some number dissenting opinions does surpass number letters accept reasoning behind dues crease Most people seem realize has six years since last dues increase Fig ured year-to-year basis yearly per centage increase very small less 8% per year bad figure compared last six years cost living increase underlying tone negative re sponses has too much too fast Ex cept small minority objection dues increase itself meted out Perhaps increase last year ease way would have better some year Academy will end its fi nancial year red financial reserve would have flat broke last year Executive Council could justify increase membership dues large financial reserve Now end 1978 financial reserve practical purposes non-existent AMA membership has right receive continuously improving member services efficient rule book better insurance coverage increased charter club benefits fre quency acquisitions films quality publications fact services improvements cost money fact nation wide inflation coupled tremendous increases insurance premiums has necessi tated dues increase problem much dues increase last year would still need rear too courtesy insurance company healthy increase dues year healthy operate million dollar operation break-even budget year sur plus funds generated early going last dues increase five six years ago along interest generated funds provided AMA enough finance membership programs prolonged time increase needed Will AMA have financial reserve building up result 1979 increase Yes will working inflexible breakeven budget insurance increases $150 per member presented opportunity acquire permanent site AMA headquarters/museum unfore 76 Model Aviation unshields used bY Lesper bunch keep thin ala,trnnigss ennL tRrsannnn nhntni OUflUing L-fl JimIUflU tU LIn5E Idiom Williams Std & 2-mtr Chuck Bra nnon Std & 2-mtr Kneeling Chad Brannon Jr Std & Scale dines Brannon ohoto Two ofChucks photos LSF meet Denver last August third photo Omaha field sometime 60s Someone doing outside loops wires reached out grabbed model Can anyone put date names seen expense arises should have finan cial ability cope reserve funds interest accumulated meant overcome problems Also interest financial reserve time has low compared other orgnizations simi lar size Hopefully reserve will allow us another few years warning before increase will again become necessary Customarily whenever cost goes up services AMAs insurance property damage currently carries $250 deductible hope AMA will pick up first $250 making coverage complete $5 charge charter clubs additional insured status flying site property owners also being reviewed intent doing away fee also several other changes being studied soon come feasible will reported pet project vigorous film program films will pro duced can used clubs ac quisition flying sites Also could clude dues renewal form question naire current AMA issues statement accomplishments Academy ma jor areas concern Membership input needs stimulated such questionnaire might help questionnaire/statement form something can have 1980 enough people feel worthwhile Perhaps form included charter club renewal pack could also used Let know feel dues increase subject debate no wins Certainly after col umn out will still take exception Forty-eight cents week however still seems heck bargain na tional international representation finest magazines available surance competition licenses other benefits membership Academy Model Aeronautics Arizona fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armaur Lane Redando Beach CA 90278 Associate Visa-Presidoots Robert Barnes 98-1080 Komo Mai Drivo Aiea I-lI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 Wont Sham Fresno CA 93711 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rn 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Berty Scream 3723 Snowdon Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marcos CA 92089 Quite few concerned modelers have writ ten HQ expressing fears e models have gotten out hand wonder about insur ance coverage monsters Several have written excellent proposals regarding means limiting size/weight behemoths want assure now models legal Regardless size weight power long models flown accordance AMA safety code covered insurance case didnt know safety code located back rule book believe some confusion over legality models exists because rule book limits engine size well below 1 cu bic inch rule book covers competi tion models large models sport models obviously eligible en try sanctioned contest next meeting Executive Coun cil scheduled first weekend No vember important items agenda some form regulation large models need guidance suggestions solicited welcome Fortunately mentioned earlier some modelers have taken initiative sent suggestions AMA portable display have move again Cordova Model Mas ters have requested extremely large show theyre putting moves Lancaster Antelope Valley Tailwinds will use 3rd Annual Hitachi RC Contest month later want use Edwards AFB show weekend 11 12 November club has need nifty display drop line Ill set up Remember costs nothing another part AMA membership August busy month tended couple club meetings went Nationals First meeting sat Camarillo Flying Circus presided over President Nick Johnen Like lot other clubs have problem locating flying site joy club night feel have located site river bank centrally located expecting final approval momentarily unlike some clubs intend allow modeler use site proviso modeler must AMA member No license no fly will cater Sunday fun flier long has insurance coverage feel sport flier drops out AMA because $2500 dues contin ues fly adequate coverage could spoil showed film Fun Lifetime film about trade shows featured Californias MACS Show also attended San Fernando Valley Silent Flyers club meeting meeting ably presided over noted Barbara Henon has made mark Soaring fraternity night attended club happened have auction baked goods raise money treasury catch items prepared modeler wife Well can take word guys bake good build fly Yes several noted fliers club look little heavier could got caught up bidding ended up buying ex-Free Flighter Jerry Krainocks cherry pie good ate whole thing saw Ed Slobod meeting Some old tim ers might remember him Thermal Thumbers late 40s filled club latest AMA bus iness fielded questions best ability financial matters Dave Peltz member club excellent review critical AMAs financial responsibility excellent mean flip charts com plete bar graphs comparisons ever misconceptions some areas pointed out attempted clarify intends present analysis HQ various magazines publication hope allows AMA proofread com ment before published Knowing Dave will excellent job report REMEMBER TO VOTEI THERMALS Alaska o ana on inatan XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-Presideot 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Ansociate Vice-Presidents Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocatello 1083201 Simon Oreose Rn 1 Box 48 Boadviem MT 59015 Claronce C Haught Hr 5 Box 16 Coeur dAleno 1083814 Ed McColloush 53 SE 81 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Recin 26808 Donor Court Kenn WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Street Redmond WA 98052 Recently letter came door Southern California transplant Daniel F Moore lives 72593 London Road Cottage Grove OR 97424 has recently moved Cottage Grove flies RC Sailplanes has unable find club area interested forming Dan iel has information about two flying sites area could very useful club Anyone interested should contact Mr Moore address above Nats great success again Free Flight events went off well weather cooperated quite well Mother Nature gave us rain shower day variable winds other days Attendance lower previous years lot people entering events may have balanced Out As previous years lots people helped year list gets longer year would like list directed events Frank Parmenter Friendswood TX Joe Guylas VanWert OH Steve Geraghty San Jose CA Phil Sullivan Anderson IN Bert Pond Longmeadow MA Richard Covalt Anderson IN Bob Isaacks Houston TX Gene Simpson Houston TX Terry Rimert Baldwin FL Sandy Frank Wichita Falls TX Casey Hornbeck Dallas TX Murry Frank Wichita Falls TX others could have done toiled hot sun day after day much relief Among Joan Guylas two young sters Jeff Jan Anne Whitson Char lene Lusich helped us days did Duke Donnavan helped us several times really needed help Unfortunately did get names sun time have dulled memory Indoor something else year to appreciate site magnificent people run build ing absolutely best want find out good place really will have talk Indoor fliers spectators both days Indoor Some families brought lunches etc set up camp bleachers could spend day fantastic see models fly have spectators clap cheer something happened took fancy Besides listed above helped us Indoor CharlesAlba Charles Staton Frank Carney Bob Lake helped us needed no way adequately thank helped year am very proud see Academy work through give themselves help rest us Thank us Mother Nature has way putting us December1978 77 Annual contest third week August Four last five years WMC Annual has cold rainy windy What have suggestion group Lets swap meets beat Mother Nature Misery August Annual February JUN IO FLIGHT f EDWHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 TRY TETHER CONTEST FLYING Pierre La Dat has described us tether contest flying little models powered 020 Tee Dee Pee Wee gas engines Take gander cute little Filly Loo Bird plans printed half-size actual wing span being 12 tether flying models have wires com ing out right wing tips order have racers fly clockwise circles guide wires 10 long center line fuselage Landing gears have two wheels promote interesting models required have cockpit canopy certainly sounds like real fun event models simple quick build Construction can built-up solid allbalsa recommended Wings stabilizers piece Filly Loo Bird extend through slots body Pierre says construction would simpler flying surfaces mounted flush top body reminding us keep thrust line wing stab settings 0-0-0 Airfoils dont have symmetrical recommend ed dont create too much lift Pierre confirms bet event al lows entrants plenty opportunity experi ment planform layouts degree fanciness Some guys says building scale models same rules couple have tried rubber powered models too Naturally model has have very distinctive name s big part fun Pierre explains Filly Loo Bird named after exotic tropical bird flies very very fast ever smaller circles Nice going Pierre lets hear about CL POSTAL ENDS OCT31 Come Lets get flights Academys second Control Line postal con test modelers 16 years old less entries must received end No vember Okay lets fly JUNIOR FUGHT WORKSHOP Gosh well football season better get schools winter door building/flying program underway recommendations going draw experiences Fairwood Fly ers Berea Ohio fall Dan OMalley forms new club sixth grade class Fairwood School year kids ginners start indoor hand-launched gliders rubber powered models During winter hold contests build advanced models use gym try try better flights getting three four five minutes long During spring turn outdoor models Fairwood Flyers Model Airplane Club selects its own officers silkscreens T-shirts holds local contest prizes outsiders fly contests nearby towns mem bers purchase own kits have 25c weekly dues cover additional needed sup plies great extent have depended Micro-X EZB Simplex Glider kits recommend too basis program Gerald Skrjanc runs Micro-X Box 1063 Lorain Ohio 44055 Send him $100 cover cost catalog information indoor wood selection worth cost also suggest send SOc Jim Noonan Old Timer Models Box 18002 Milwaukee WI 53218 catalog supplies suggest club records kept AMA event category think important keep records kit magazine etc design flown OMalley practically whole sixth grade club believe leaders will find too should some basis re strict membership about 10 balance should put waiting list ready join original member loses interestorbecomes disturbing element Also recommended achievement rat ings Cadet rating could given se lection Pilot one-minute rubber pow ered flight Ace five minutes could course ratings requirements including Glider club pro gram assistance group has built before course recommend AMAs Cub can obtained AMA HQ bulk dis count Low ceilinged gyms best places fast flying Cubs however program must advance quickly beyond skip altogether group has experience next step model continuing prob lem especially since no good next step door kit exists might try Peck ROG prefer larger slower model easier adjust Fairwood Flyers go right Micro-X EZB very sizeable jump does require experienced teacher guidance Shortly will present interim model called Fun City Flyer bigger Easy B smaller Pennyplane believe good step direction advanced indoor endurance flying hope able get winter indoor program started Let hear about WINTER INDOOR POSTAL SCHEDULED Indoor postal contests appear fitting best school model building/flying pro grams AMA planning seasons January/February/March Youve got able include contest schedule somewhere Hand-Launched Stick HandLaunched Glider events will again agenda rules will published up coming issue can write Ed Whitten copy last years rules will again cover flying big coming up Make part wintertime indoor school building flying program Thats month gang Lets get winter programs rolling lying LXUE2AAT PLANS ASS HALF SIZE 1/2 eheelo bend wire Cochor mire Olot bottom oi, 6 er linenylon reioforcem.t 1/8 plywood 78 Model Aviation place time time Sometimes gets ridiculous however Consider Misery meet put Start-O-Bats Three four years weather has warm sunny February meet held Al ternatively Wiltamette Modelers have an
Edition: Model Aviation - 1978/12
Page Numbers: 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78
Edition: Model Aviation - 1978/12
Page Numbers: 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78
seven 72 MHz channels Both frequency bands AMA PETITION TO FCC ASKS increasingly subject interference FOR 30 RC FREQUENCIES Following year intensive effort AMA Frequency Committee has developed broadbased proposal Federal Communications Commission covering anticipated RC frequency needs now through 1990 effort has involved coordination RC industry model car boat organizations model groups other countries basic draft AMAs proposal published circulated industry other interests final version submitted FCC may slightly different ex pected have major revisions since much preliminary coordination other groups already accomplished past experience hoped FCC action will forthcoming before end 1979 typically takes about year petitions go through governmental rules change process process begins AMA will advise RCers can respond FCC sup port petition meantime should appreciated considerable amount AMA volunteer headquarters time went developing proposal involving much legal counseling discussions FCC officials Its complicated process requires de pends upon AMA national association bring together inputs resources available present composite petition embracing interests text AMA proposal follows included however due limited space attachments will sub mitted FCC support various points made proposal Academy Model Aeronautics Inc hereby requests Federal Communications Commission allocate additional frequencies use remote control models period concern present 1978 1990 Commission past has fa shioned its modeler frequency allocations response crisis requests part AMA effort part AMA Commission fashion long-range enduring resolution modeler frequency requirement would take account both partial frequency relief previously accorded response ad hoc crisis requests continuing growth RC model acti vities present petition seeks remedy situation effect long-range solu tion modeler frequency requirement present proposed picture concern ing frequency allocation model planes cars graphically illustrated Figs 1 2 addition should noted pe tition proposes allow use narrow band FM RC frequencies self offers means provide chan nels less space order permit further expansion accommodate continued growth activity support petition following offered 1 AMA governing body model aircraft activities United States Its membership has doubled past six years mid-1978 71000 approximately 75% regularly fly radio controlled model aircraft under licenses issued Commission Furthermore United States representative Federation Aeronautique Internationale FAI Aca demy concerned radio control RC activities worldwide well within United States should also noted approximately 10% over 5000 oftheAMAs membership composed youngsters below age 19 above FCCs minimum age requirement 12 years Radio Control Service 2 RC activities began 1930s have grown recognized sport es timated 250000 modelers United States use approximately half million transmitters control model planes boats cars radio An industry annual sales volume over $200 million per year has developed supply electronics kits related accessories RC modelers elec tronics part industry has pioneered refined RC equipment has copied throughout world Because operation RC models necessity limited short range line-of-sight circumstances low power ie watt less transmissions have pro ven quite adequate absence interfer ence Hence interference other radio ser vices RC transmitters has essential ly zero no known complaints FCC based RC operations verified supporting letter February 3 1978 Chief Commissions Field Op erations Bureau 3 At present time virtually RC ac tivities conducted under license Commission Radio Control RC Ser vice formerly Class C Citizens Radio Ser vice RC Service licensees permit ted operate six 27 MHz channels 27 MHz Operations 4 Five six channels available 27 MHz band interleaved Citizens Band CB Radio Service formerly Class D Citizens Radio Service remaining channel shared CB operations lat ter generally operating higher power mak ing channel useless RC operations previous filings AMA has advised Commission numerous instances licensees CB service have partici pated shooting down model aircraft flight intentionally transmitting RC channel used modelers violation Commissions Rules using such strong signals adjacent channels low power signals RC transmitters generally neighborhood several hun dred milliwatts overcome adjacent channel signal resulting loss model air craft cases well documented pre vious filings Commission support statements paragraph documents attached provide emphasis concerning safety economic factors caused RC interference problems RC interference situation far serious associ ated communications tend annoying damaging physically injurious 5 The 27 MHz band birthplace RC operations countries have allo cated 27 MHz channels RC operations cause pioneering efforts US model ers band Since 27 MHz band used international model aircraft meets suitable operating rights portion spectrum importance model aircraft fraternity should pre served 6 Nevertheless AMA believes illegal CB operations will eventually drive RC activities away 27 MHz band alternate frequencies will have found Furthermore other countries ginning move away 27 MHz band frequencies due interference problems sim ilar experienced country 7 The potentialand major popu lation areas de factoloss 27 MHz frequencies has chief stimulant search new RC frequencies Interfer ence CB operations RC models given serious consideration FCC Docket 20120 Commission noted its Report Order 60 FCC 2d 762 38 RR 2d 97 1976 believe eventually alternate fre quencies must found supplant pre 64 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice- Presidents L RADIO CONTROL R/C SERVICEFREQUENCY ALLOCATIONS FOR MODEL PLANES CARS BOATS Fig 1 PRESENT 1978 l RIC Channels RC Channels 1 shared IIIII 40 CB Channe Government Non-Government 30 7 AC Channels lAll Shared IiiI 78 Govt & Busineam Channels TV- Channels 24 5054 Amateur Band 26980-27410 MHz F II 72-76 MHz Fig 2 PROPOSED 1979-1990 l R/C Channels ess exclusive shared Includes Present Plus Additional Shown Dashed Lines 11 RCChannels II11111111 liii111111 40 CB Ch Government end Non-Govemment 42 50 Amateur Band 17 AC Channels liii TV-Channels 2-4 54 11111 11111 78 Govt & Businesa Channels TV Channela 5 6 88 90 MHz II 72-76 MI-lz sent 27 MHz Class C Allocation because increasing problems interference Class D users Class C radio control opera tions Emphasis added AMA 8 Since 1976 use 27 MHz radio control has steadily diminishing Most manufacturers have ceased production 27 MHz RC equipment service existing equipment becoming difficult obtain parts country CB interference has resulted abandoment 27 MHz RC RC operation has continued 27 MHz users now model boat car opera tors relatively few use such equipment model aircraft since safety problems latter serious Thus obvious 27 MHz least model aircraft rapidly fading area activity 72-76 MHz Operations 9 Because problems 27 MHz frequencies discussed above AMA petitioned Commission grant ed access five frequencies 72 MHz band 1966 two additional 72 MHz frequen des added 1971 72 MHz assign ments located between TV channels 4 5 available shared basis operational fixed stations other radio ser vices such industrial land transporta tion users operating band Four fre quencies available control model aircraft remaining three available use modeler including operating model cars boats 10 The 72 MHz assignments ex clusive RC allocations since seven RC frequencies avilable operational fixed stations other radio servicesoperational fixed stations may operate trans mitter output powers up 300 watts sharp contrast several hundred milli watt power level generally employed aircraft modelers F urthermore mod elers have no recourse interference develops since FCC rules provide RC use 72 MHz channels secondary operational fixed uses 11 In areas RC sharing fixed stations no problem larger urbanized areas industrial other li censees turning use 72-76 MI-lz fre quencies point-to-point operations Addi tionally licensees Manufacturers Spe cial Industrial Railroad Radio Services may use 72 MHz frequencies low power mobile telemetry remote control systems 12 The increased land mobile service use 72-76 MHz frequencies makes sharing band modelers difficult impossible some cases some cities such Houston Texas Tampa Florida few seven 72 MHz RC channels theo retically available may used due high power operational fixed sharing apparent new trend caused recent FCC allocations Although exclusive frequencies far desirable such exclusive allocations requested possible modelers have no objection sharing frequencies other like radio users Indeed use radio creasing rate makes extremely dif ficult particular group acquire retain exclusive frequencies lower fre quency ranges However sharing tolerable must among groups having com patible operations power levels used licensees same order magnitude modelers would willing share other radio users 53 MHz Operations 13 Some modelers also licensed radio amateurs use Amateur frequencies 53 MHz band model control activities recent survey American Radio Relay League showed 3% amateurs engage RC activities Projected current total 328000 Amateur Radio Service licensees 10000 amateurs may operate RC equipment 10000 course use 53 MHz equipment may also hold RC license may prefer conduct RC operations 72 MHz channel However 53 MHz users represent technically oriented modelers Amateur license has uses beyond radio control Most modelers wish devote time study Morse code radio theory order obtain Amateur license subjects necessary pursuit basic activityradio control models requires full attention Thus requirements Amateur license based specialized skill area modeler has no direct interest have held down number RC enthusiasts operating 53 MHz frequencies small fraction total Need Additional Frequencies 14 The shared nature frequencies available modelers couple illegal use of prime RC frequencies CB operators have combined cause severe problems modelers pursue activity legal manner interfer ence problem has particularly severe larger regional national international meets attract thousands spectators competitors larger meets involve up 300 RC entries must carefully organized two contestants transmitting same frequency same timean incredibly difficult task small number frequencies now available especially large percentage frequencies cannot used because local interference whether intentional unintentional Virtually model aircraft equipment op erates single frequency possible quickly change conflicting fre quency Severe interference given channel does just inconvenience fliers equipped channelthey can participate can incredibly continued page 66 December1978 65 20 MHz 5 RC Channels TV Channels 5 6 88I 90MHz 20 MHz F 30 26960-27410 MHz CANDIDATES FOR 1919-80 AMA PRESIDENT John Byrne Bayside NY Lets face share common conviction apathy part AMA membership ever-in creasing problem demands im mediate solution case point last presidential election total number Votes cast mere 8777 out aggre gate membership over 60000 phe nomenon apparently due lack mu tual understanding respect between AMA membership charged its management order remedy situa tion extensive exchange ideas principles needed must come improved lines communication Specifical ly WATS line should established giving members direct access people Head quarters effective Know AMA pro gram should instituted eliminate mis understanding between membership man agement special department Headquar ters could created deal strictly fly ing site problems dissemination practi cal information area AMA members public relations effort could broadened include local membership thereby serving individual club needs perhaps important member could allowed vote referendum major issues just some ways would attempt bring membership little closer Headquar ters AMA has grown enormously since its ginning Ive part growth fact belonged Airplane Model League America forerunner AMA participated Nats dur ing late 20s early 30s Throughout 55 years designing building flying model aircraft have member num erous model airplane clubs including Fred erick Model Aero Club founded Queens NY Prop-Spinners Screamin Demons Long Island Inc coun sel incorporated Long Island Radio Control Society Inc LIRCS incorporated named both SDLI LIRCS served numerous terms both president board chairman during time created named LIRCS newsletter Low Passes made honorary member Blue Angels R/C Club later years incorporated served first president board chairman Radio Control Association Greater New York Inc federation RC clubs metropolitan area AMA District II association dedicated improving lot fliers model airplanes ac complished much obtaining preserving flying sites member clubs ieFloyd Ben nett Field Great Kills National Recrea tion Area assisted FAA-AMA lution serious flight-operational problems involving model full-scale aircraft con gested areas Additionally association created favorable public image mod elers culminating MAD Model Avia tion Day officially proclaimed may New York City shows year since 1975 have developed named managed shows held Rockefeller Center NY feature large static display contest RC helicopters Control Line aircraft iceskating rink Beyond should probably know have written periodicals such continued page 70 Earl Witt Cfiambersburg PA having extensive experience organizational admin istration AMA management feels candidates can promise moon get off ground unless recog nize capabilities presidential office believes although may want such things flying sites RC fre quencies president himself cannot get What president can what Earl wants bringing responsible experienced administration lead AMA accomplishing goals want Ear feels president can should aim toward accomplishing following Stimulate interaction active participation between members AMA administra tors through such means Presidents Column AMAs magazine Support work specialized organizations NS RCA N FFS LSF PAMPA etc professional sources input toward goals AMA fluence establishment firm goals AMAs long-range planning Work de partments committees financial re sponsibility promote cooperation devel opment workable budget upon ap proval operate within budget Appoint chairmen committees outline pur poses duties maintain active working re lationships keeping fully formed conditions operations AMA monitoring progress Continually review AMA organizational structure policies insure management struc ture responsive memberships goals Act spokesman AMA representing Academy promoting closer relationships industry government agencies furthering common goals interests Earl can achieve such presidential admin istration due past experience edu cation employment career execu tive city management-type engineering managing annual budget $10 million staff 260 has held elected appointed public offices community city management receiving awards man agement efficiency model aviation Earl has lifetime experience having won first award 1926 has competi tion flier categories modeling now sports flier AMA Earl has active key worker over 32 years has worked 31 Nationals three interna tional meets remaining mem ber original Nationals Executive Com mittee has 14 years experience AMA Executive Council including years phenomenal growth membership tripled its present 70000 plus members During 10 years nationally elected Secretary-Treasurer AMA has pro gressed organization red operation annual budget nearly $1 million recognition service has received awards including AMA Fel lowship Distinguished Service Award purely practical standpoint Earl can work closely Headquarters being 100 miles away can afford time expense demanded presidency has considerable experience public speaking will give AMA dignified representation 1976-77 Secretary-Treasurer ad vocated Council moderate dues increase avoid red budget continued page 70 FCC PETITION Cont page 65 frustrating modeler may have traveled East Coast California national championship find single channel unusable due interference 15 real problem simply enough usable RC channels available satisfactorily accommodate activity fact reasons existing channels cannot used time except rare situations Because has determinedafter consider able study user groupsthat total num ber frequencies handle long term need modeler fraternity next 10 15 years judged 30 would include seven 72 MHz frequencies now available based several factors Enough contests have successfully used 17 channels recent years combining 12 RC Service channels several 53 MHz Amateur band demonstrate situations channels could utilized Conversely fact competition private model operating activity being severly limited lack enough usable channels b channels can actually used necessary since past experience has shown some allocated RC channels can used some areas due local inter ference problems As has noted en tire 27 MHz RC band useless areas due illegal sharing CBers Likewise availability channels aggravated areas legal shared use 72 MHz fre quencies high power allocations render low power operation unsafe Thus unless channels can made truly exclusive ba sisthe preferred situation RCmore channels needed sharing situations would case lesser number exclusive assignments c Based steady growth number RC participants over past 10 years no signs diminishing except terference problems prevent rapid expansion channels neededsimply accommodate growth factor Since last channel allocations 1971 increase RC activity has least 100% indi cated increase AMA members re porting over past six years en gage RC flying Thus 12 RC channels satisfactory 1971 least again needed now AMAs membership has doubled since time Also other RC model activitiesboats cars have doubled during same per iod doubling current number RC channels plus existing amateur frequen cies would therefore unreasonably net result would still utilization per channel existed 1971 d There growing trend toward creasing number flying sites being estab lished very often near other such sites Thus need accommodate groups oper ating within interference range other enough frequencies available interfer ence can avoided agreements between adjacent groups use different sets fre quencies manner increased number RC channels would relieve another major problem facing modelers need operating sites Given present frequency availability modelers must safety op erations limit site locations separat continued page 69 66 Model Aviation ** ** ** ** ** ** -I2 ** -r ** I ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 IT IS YOUR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTI Constitution United States America guarantees us pursuit happiness Ive discovered have catch ourselves Tip May suggest aeromodeling pleasant LET EM CRITICIZE Believe smile someone calls incompetent idiot fact nothing would rather incom petent being idiot! SO HELP METHE TRUTH restaurant up Greenville Avenue store went broke closed up bunch junk trash accumulated around location city finally issued order clean up grounds astonished up driving way bank clean-up crew threetossing junk trash up roof build ing What world! OVERHEARD AT THE NATS Honey winning isnt everything heck think timed flight MURPHYS LAW STRIKES AMA just received copy letter apolo gy sent AMAs Executive Director JOHN WORTH President LARKS RC Club Lake Charles letter mentioned mistake made caption under picture appeared head Presidents Corner column last months magazine plaque being awarded photo NED BARNES himself super trouble-shooting efforts years Nats instead whole LARKS club mentioned BARNES president LARKS knew better probably result some stupid 3 AM typing trying meet deadline ANYHOW John Worth made apologies via nicely written letter addressed MR BOB HINCH President LARKS Well Murphy damn-fool law wasnt finished AMA yet because letter should have addressed BO HINCH Bob HINCH Sorry Bo darnit! Id send copy MURPHY wed get address wrong sure ELECTION TIMEPROMISES FILLED election AMA top officers com ing up very interested finding copy letter promises qualifications candidate 1966 candidate offer ing himself consideration AMA Presi dent candidate wasJOHNNY CLEMENS looking over promises am happy assure promises have shown might well said represent past present future leadership AMA Johnny Clemens center current AMA President will leaving office end 1978 has served several terms Flanking Johnny candidates AMA President 197980 left Earl Witt currently AMA Secretary-Treasurer right John Byrne currently AMA Dis trict II Vice-President campaign statements opposite page met wasnt really easy might sound because run office three times before made Looking back wondering ran three times answer pretty simple saw things needed changing AMA grow serve better ever truly demo cratic membership-owned organization also realized AMA belonged ME much other member improvement would come WE decided should IT IS STILL THAT WAY WE members own AMA responsibility decide what AMA will whether will serve us well us has moral obligation yond just paying dues enjoying bene fits membership have obligation help aim AMA making sure has good leadership through electing officers will get job done Choice elected offi cers becomes important realize elected leaders will ap pointing remainder AMAs guiding ficers HOW TO VOTE! About time magazine appears AMAs membership renewal notices VOT ING BALLOTS will mail formation candidates will printed Model Aviation magazine well ballot Find out can about candi dates VOTE AND REMEMBER voting popularity contest action choose best leader same cold bus iness-like examination would hire employee mind ALL AMA ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICERS ARE STRICTLY VOLUNTEER NO PAY OF ANY KIND purely personal observation bores heck out hear candi date tear up opponent dont really care what thinks other guy has hasnt done wont just want know what HE intends Isnt impor tant part elections WHO WILL VOTE ALL adult members AMA eligible vote general election members will vote office AMA PRESIDENT Members even-numbered districts will vote District Vice-President election Members odd-numbered districts will vote Vice-Presidents election NEXT YEAR WHAT DISTRICT IS YOURS sure AMA district reside please look bit further magazine reports various District Vice Presidents states within district can found listed head district report BE ACTIVE PART OF AMA KNOW YOUR DISTRICT also dis trict officers vote behalf Council committee matters CANDIDATES? candidates names appear official ballot will have declared eligible Eligibility requirements demanding AMAs highest office president Candidates official AMA election ballot have decided official AMA Nominating Committee tradi tionally meets Wednesday Nats Week Nominating Committee consists 11 AMA District Vice-Presidents WRITE-IN VOTE? SHOULD YOU PREFER SOMEONE NOT ON THE OFFICIAL BALLOTyou will find space ballot write-in name person prefer write privilege assures us preserving demo cratic structuring Academy Model Aeronautics GET INVOLVED HELP GUIDE AMA VOTE! December 1978 67 YOU ARE IMPORTANT TOO Whenever think AMA having over 70000 members membership no way important consider YOU ARE JUST AS MUCH PART OF THE OCEAN IF YOU AREONLY ONE DROPOF WATER APPOINTMENTS TO TERMINATE Just reminderall appointive offices AMA terminated end year office appointments renewable agreeable involved Most ap pointments made cleared through various AMA District Vice-Presidents present appointed office-holders should sure contact District VP soon regard ing next year above pointed out democratic process enters because appoin tive officers responsibility YOUR DISTRICT VICE-PRESIDENTAND YOU ELECT YOUR DISTRICT VP! A THINKING KID Hey Dad whos going sit room build model airplanes go off college AT THE CALIFORNIA NATS attending Riverside CA Nats amused sign car wash read CLOSED VEHICLES ONLY ALSO AT RIVERSIDE Riverside RCCIub officers DENNY HACK THORNE NICK NICHOLS met AMA Nats planning group set up clubs involvement asked what sort bunch guys club Denny said impish smile just bunch ordinary fliers like cry fly Dont DIDJA EVER NOT ICE seldom have ask advice flying site RAPID REPAIRSFROM DAYTON DAYTON WINGMASTERs newsletter ed itor BOB ULSETH always puts out fine monthly newsletter prove always toes very latest news club members us favored paper mention following Bob says paper FLY-ME-ANY ONE Club Trainer currently flying status very next line up dateNOTE now Bob Ulseth finished off September sue following grin Ya know what kind bird MUGWUMP Its bird sits wire its mug side its wump other OVERHEARD AT THE MODE LPORT first crackup about $300 ago THE WORD TO THE OUTER WORLD Modern Electronics magazines October 78 issue has its feature story article RADIO CONTROL TIMOTHY J GEORGE MYERS name George Myers sounds familiar probably because George writes RADIO TECHNIQUE column AMAModelAviation magazine Timothy Myers Georges youngest son article Modern Electronics undertaken Explorer Scout project between father son Admirable father son together ness! article Myers boys ex cellent offering down earth realistic useful information public outside usual field influence article would well worth attention sue Modern Electronics easy spot newsstand because has fine picture color cover young fellow plane radio learned about above George Myers sent magazine delightful personal letter delightful parts George describing Timothys first time getting involved project like idea possibly making some money out says never saw such impatient kid waiting published paid Although last paragraph Georges letter meant personal salute AMA volunteer workers Id like share Georges feelings words quotePeople present society tend value things much cost volun teers seldom accorded respect have truly earned Its small word modeler wants know says Thanks JUST PERHAPS efforts George Myers Johnny Clemens ALL OF THE OTHER 70000 AMAERS can leave world hands young folks better equipped lead peo ple world pray SEARCH FOR NATS SITES doesnt AMA hold National Championships fre quent question folks arent acq uaint ed site chosen FIRST AMA MUST BE INVITED would sure nice AMA officials could just decide go wanted Very few suggested sites suitable few available very few affordable very few sympathetic enough put up invasion modelers families AMA does find suitable site next Nats has always started few local model enthusiasts initial searching investigation feasability same modelers must enthuse community fathers property owners Meanwhile AMA HQ has furnished list facilities areas necessary along de sired dates everything looks practical AMA will receive official invitation AMA Executive Council Nats Execu tive Committee consider Please notice said ALL STARTS WITH LOCAL MODELING LEADERS because AMA has neither staff nor funds put its own search YOU interested helping find site please ask AMA HQ list physical requirements needed Nats past few weeks AMA has couple new sites suggested local modelers willing basic ground work cities added list al ready exploring ABILENE Texas NEW ORLEANS Louisiana Either would exciting new different have site seriously mind contact AMA HQ requirements Sure lots places could fly several thousand people go eat sleep gets dark SATURATION PARTICIPATION THOMAS W RANSOM president AMA Charter Club No 739 MUSCATINE MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION Muscatine Iowa Toms pride sure show ing met him Nationals Lake Charles presented some facts about group attending Nats cer tainly show participation spirit Says Tom Muscatine town 23000 model club membership 30 Eleven club members seven observers traveled 1100 miles Lake Charles back Tom tells largest group attend Nats AMA District VII Club members flew quite few events scored carrying home first place trophy Tom mentioned group spent about $500 lodging about $350 food some $460 gasoline attend said very proud Nats enjoyed very much including young est 7 months old oldest 64 years own observations group par ticipates like Muscatiners cant help enjoy whatever club accomplishes something else isnt easy melt together various interests aeromodeling club radio control line free flight also sponsor two well-attended contests year RC other CL AMA District Vice President KEN MORRIS charter members Musca tine club very impressed Ken telling pridefully about activities Instead Ken just standing back grinning course other clubs enter things same enthusiastic manner once need stop salute spirit! IF YA DONT KNOW dont know about something simply dont know about Ignorance somebody else finds out dont know CRACKUPS ARENT THE ONLY HAZARD February issue newsletter MICHIGAN RC ASSOCIATION editor JERRY ADK INS related hazardous modeling experience said after 76 LARKS Ohio contest went get giant ice cream sundae way back motel made corner too fast entire contents giant sundae emptied map compartment Jerrys van says quite problem cleaning ice cream syrup off FCC license auto insurance certificate still glued map Ohio Jerry better stick just simple crackups like us common people AS THE YEARS CREEP UP Since celebrate important birthday November Id like share discoveries greatest ad van tages growing oldYou have look back BE THANKFUL FOR Years have also made realize truth fully greatest pleasures aeromodeling probably NOSTALGIC MEMORIES experiences weve shared Look forward memories creating pleasant ones right now future! now before get too profound Ill mention Ive just heard brand new margarine developed elderly will known THE MIDDLE AGE SPREAD! ******all now****** 68 Model Aviation FCC PETITION Cont page 66 ed three miles existing site minimum mileage separation seri ously restricts number sites can accommidated given area 16 The important single need long term allocation Interfer ence-free channels RC operations requirement inherent characteristics RC activity wherein loss control model due interference may result severe damage property personal injury Interference-free operation can best assured exclusive channel allocations availability such allocations can reduce total number channels necessary Thus 20 exclusive channels may better serve modeler needs sharing 30 Additional channels shared other lowpower users alternative exclusive al locations sharing services se lected minimize mutual interaction total number such channels adeq uate useable given area enough others would available serve modeler needs fact RC models used during daytime mostly non-industrial areas should make such selec tion shared users possible case simultaneous use number channels required vertually RC ac tivities racing competition merely group fun-fliers local flying field cause nature activity makes vital RC operator use channel sharing another RC operator same channel RC channels cannot shared communications several operators can talk once Thus group RC participants number channels available will dictate can participate same time Note 23 new channels addition current seven 72 MHz will permit cur rent five 27 MHz RC channels gradually phased out perhaps within five-year per iod Commission has past allowed amortization equipment requiring re placement Potential New Frequencies 17 An extensive study modeling lead ers included visits discussions FCC personnel obtain factual information has concluded probably no frequen cy band available provide 23 new RC channels needed combination several frequency groups may offer solution AMAs Frequency Committee has examined FCC frequency assignments various fre quency bands taking consideration existing equipment will continue function number years potential interference bands examined technical characteristics radio equip ment has developed some suggestions areas radio spectrum suitable RC frequencies may located 72 MHz Band 18 The AMA believes time likely place additional frequencies 72 MHz band Primarily because 72 MHz now popular heavily used band RC activities much 72 MHz equipment available over counter Use other frequencies same band would accordingly present minimal problems mak ing new converting existing equipment careful selection specific frequencies used taking consideration intermodulation interference image problems other such technical characteristics may reduce value certain frequencies 19 Since main problem 72 MHz has use same frequencies high power stations other radio services Commissions table frequency allocations examined determine whether 72 MHz frequencies could found available high power use radio ser vice search revealed under present FCC rules following frequencies avail able low power watt assignments Special Industrial Manufacturers Railroad Radio Services 72A4 MHz 7248 MHz 7252 MHz 7256 MHz 7260 MHz 7544 MHz 7548 MHz 7552 MHz 7556 MHz 7560 MHz 20 These 10 frequencies would compatible low power RC operations Other 72 MHz assignments may also shared RC purposes selected minimum con flict high power fixed systems some locations frequencies already ap proved high power operation may suitable cases modelers use maximum number such frequencies authorized RC various choices may made avoid interference problems particular area other words 20 such fre quencies made available nationwide basis different combinations up 10 might usable various areas country depending local high power signments should also noted current sharing 72 MHz RC fre quencies model plane boat car users same proportion such sharing would acceptable additional frequencies band 3042 MHz Frequencies 21 There 11 guard band channels 10 kHz wide separate government non-goverment assignments 30-42 MHz band 10 kHz slices spectrum presently assigned radio service available radio services developmental basis center frequencies guard bands 30565 31995 33005 33995 35005 35995 37005 37995 39005 39995 42005 MHz cause tentative nature development al authorizations fact band width available would permit convention al FM voice use has very little use frequencies date search Commissions frequency assignment records shows few assignments fre quencies 22 The advantage using 30-42 MHz fre quencies much existing 27 MHz equipment now unusable because CB interference can converted operate channels Conversion existing eq uipment modelers themselves would apparently possible due Commissions type acceptance rules However due large quantities 27 MHz equip ment largely unusable modelers due terference problems manufacturers may find profitable retrofit equipment 30-42 MHz operation much existing land mobile equipment narrow banded after various channel splitting frequency al locations recent years particularly likely 30-42 MHz retrofit exempt Type Acceptance procedure units certified meet criteria formal application model reasonable expect manufacturers go through procedure previous equip ment originally required Type Accepted should noted very low power involved should minimize problems such retrofits fact now few assignments 30-42 MHz frequencies suggests allocation RC Service would have negligible effect existing uses spectrum providing wel come relief RC modelers other hand limited information available public government uses adjacent freq uencies Meanwhile AMA monitoring teams have listened frequencies Cleveland area provide basis recom mending RC use Seven frequencies monitored least 70 hours Fourteen potential image frequency spots checked least 24 hours behavior guard band neighbors evaluated favorable results teams impressed clean nature guard band frequencies suggests good potential RC use 222-224 MHz Band 23 The 222-224 MHz band shared government Amateur radio users Perhaps 10 low power RC channels 40 kHz spac ing could made available within band under RC Service However other users RC channels should compat iblewithaone watt RC maximum power level 24 The Commission originally pro posed Class E Citizens Radio Service portion frequency spectrum pro posal now seems have abandoned due objections government sharing undisciplined CB type service well objections Canadian Mexican administrations However might re considered basis minimal problems RC operations due very low pow er needed UHF Operations 25 Other countries have frequencies avail able RC operations UHF band German radio authority has recently allocated band RC frequencies 433 MHz good operational results have reported Similarly Swiss have RC equipment op erating range Also British have re cently announced availability 459 MHz RC FM equipment would apprear good opportunity US make some frequencies available same area UHF bandcompatible other countries Additionally 900 MHz region may technologically feasible RC opera tions area would appear compat ible current microwave oven useage International compatibility major con cern AMA because culmination years competition international championships pit fliers na tions against other Thus US fliers may flying US RC equipment Europe vice versacompatibility European RC assignments therefore highly desirable Technical Requirements 26 The present FCC regulations RC equipment 72 MHz band have served well technical viewpoint re commended basis new RC fre quency allocations Specifically no interfer ence problems RC equipment other services have encountered low pow er req uirement less watt has proved satisfactory RC operations causing problems other services 27 The modification proposed December 1978 69 JOHN BYRNE Cont page 66 Flying Models magazine plans some models have appeared Frank Zaics Yearbooks am dues-paying member National Society Radio Controlled Aeroba tics NSRCA No 45 United States Pat tern Judges Association USPJA No 84 National Free Flight Society NFFS Miniature Aircraft Combat Association MACA Society Antique Model ers SAM As far full-scale experience concerned have well holding private pilots license No 2271 22 having learned fly back 1938 Alta Flying School Floyd Bennett Field NY Concerning achievements outside aviation field am lawyer LLB St Lawrence University member New York Bar admitted 1941 vice president major corporation might aware am currently Vice President District II have office two consecutive terms four years During time believe have contributed much progress AMA general image model aviation two reasons undertaking writing column first tell something myself accomplish ments qualifications believe has accomplished second discuss very office AMA President what can done make AMA better us Whoever elected next president must turn immediate attention num ber important items realistic approach must taken regards surance RC frequencies needed meet demands membership ef forts obtain use lands facilities federal state local government au thorities must intensified Headquar ters must form effective liaison committee model airplane industry develop new better products hobby should also formulate practical youth program conjunction established organi zations participate rectifying obvious social ills flourish communities should also Competition Division Headquarters will relieve Execu tive Council its now major time-consuming involvement matters affect ap proximately 15% total membership Additionally assure continued growth should step up recruitment AMA members age groups matters others would pursue elected office rate feel some pressing problems Again however communication impor tant factor enabling new president make improvements pertinent two-way street choice yours either maintain status quo have genu ine voice matters affect both club Want solutions improvements So I shall greatly appreciate receiving vote EARL WITT Cant page 66 rejection appeal resulted drastic dues increase now facean excessive increase Earl opposed type prob lem could have avoided type leadership Earl Witt proposes Committee Elect Earl Witt Ron Morgan Chairman FCC PETITION Cant page 69 requirements permit type modulation providing radiated band width requirement complied would allow effective modulation tech niques such narrow band FM devel oped itself may offer means eventually accommodate further ex pansion RC activity necessarily re quiring increase spectrum channels could provided less space use spectrum saving techniques Narrow band FM would logical choice use 10 kHz width 11 guard channels within 30-42 MHz band Furthermore FM permitted new 72 MHz channels 20 kHz width technical advantages FM using 5 kHz deviation such better interference rejection could util ized should noted several countries now authorize FM RC use RC use FM very popular Germany since has minimized interference problems Summary 28 summarize needs RC modelers 30 RC channels including present seven 72 MHz allocations 23 new chan nels should allocated RC exclusive basis possible Exclusive RC channels possible sharing may acceptable alternative other users employ similarly hinted power levels - Freedom use type modulation particularly narrow band FM commensurate bandwidth requirements 29 needs RC modelers have well-documents previous filings summarized petition relief re quested may provided inconveni encing other radio users frequencies discussed above virtually unused type would provide breathing space within modelers could operate out causing intereference existing opera tions therefore urge Commission act now allocate additional frequen cies suggested activity enjoyed young old alike has interfered no has contributed markedly developing spark interest motivate youngsters aerospace engineering scienti fic careers evidenced letters astro nauts Neil Armstrong Frank Borman also telegram President Carter AMA congratulating upon holding Na tional Model Airplane Championships john Strong Chairman AMA Frequen cy Committee John Worth AMA Executive Director Jeremiah Courtney Jack R Smith legal counsel AMA MORE STATE LAWS TO HELP FLYING SITES October issue AMA News page 65 item concerning new Cali fornia law could aid never-ending search flying sites law allows proper ty owners let land used recrea tional purposes being legally liable lawsuits might result time item published AMA no formation about other states similar laws has just learned however May 1977 44 states similar laws few didnt Alabama Arizopa Mississippi Missouri Rhode Island Utah information much obtained another AMA Amer ican Motorcycle Association sent us copy University Ohio study subject Ohio study highly detailed much legal language being examined extract information might help ful flying site problem further report will forthcoming information proves useful SIGN lIP BY NOV 15 FOR BONUS BARGAIN have getting AMA News stead Model viation magazine now best time subscribesign up November 15 will get 12 issues next year plus another December year dated Febru ary 1979 Thats 13 issues price 12 have getting AMA News separate publication getting month sample copy Model Aviation sample provided show what AMAs magazine like days although De cember issue has few pages nor mal order present important information about AMAs quest foradditional RC frequen cies also finish reporting large number rules-change proposals curtent two-year review cycle Model v/orion has come long way three yearsacclaimed best general interest model magazine tl field 1979 Bill fr Dues mailed mid-October using before November 15 can start Model v/at/on coiin regular ly December ever good time get money now AMA VP WINS DISTANCE AWARD Jim Scarborough Redondo Beach CA AMA VP District X runs just AMA office Hes also long time Free Flighter means has chased model mile also runs avocation itself having con testant famous Boston Marathon race year also won six awards National Jogging Association having run total 1978 miles between September 5 1977 July 29 1978 total ultimate series started 365 kilo meters beginners 1978 miles sea soned campaigners Congratulations Jim run really run 70 Model Aviation STATEMENTS FROM AMA DISTRICT VICE-PRESIDENT CANDIDATES DISTRICT II CANDIDATES John Grigg Lockport NV am proud candidate Vice-President Dis trict II Prouder still have Associ ate Vice President four years under John Byrne now candidate President AMA knowledge problems inner workings AMA gained during tenure Associate Vice President makes eminently qualified serve elected Vice-President background includes 35 years model builder flier present interests centered about Radio Control Sailplanes Quarter Midget Racing general sport fly ing am manager Design Drafting Department Sirra Research Corporation engineering company involved radar telemetry air navigation systems military environment greatest concerns AMA 1 continuation insurance program possibility weighted rate per member dependent type flying does 2 greatly increased flow public relations ma terial information local club level 3 greater recognition Dis trict II within AMA active district District level will work pro vide beder communications recognition significant local events devoting Vice Presidents column Model viation news district will encourage area meetings within district chaired area Associate Vice-President will tend personally area Associate Vice-President desires support policies ideas need vote Will help Law Hollwitz Oceanside NV Mr Lew Hollwitz 50 years old has volved aeromodeling over 35 years experience executive offices clubs follows present president PARCS Club has also past treasurer PARCS has both treasurer president Rich mond Model Flying Club has member Board Directors RC Society Marine Park has trea surer member Board Directors Radio Control Association Greater New York graduated Columbia University 1958 BFA degree also has working Rom-Air General Manager last five years directly involved negotia tions National Park Service two permitted Radio Control flying sites kind anywhere country Lew feels experience far away qualified man job District II Vice President DISTRICT IV CANDIDATES Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA Chuck has active modeler 36 years aspects modeling President Richmond VA RC Club three times Contest Director now Associate VP District IV helped organize has President Virginia State RC Organiza tion has attended AMA Council meetings familiar what transpires meetings As District IV Vice-President will strive better communications tween District IV clubs AMA Headquar ters work better publicity model avia tion both local national levels try promote state-funded flying sites John Spalding incumbent Lanham MD During years service districts repre sentation Academys posture abilities have dramatically improved John has directly involved respons ible important changes sees done future has worked Executive Council improve ser vice response Academy members needs planning new future stance program rotating broaden ing districts workers has resulted bet ter visible representation Good active workers reflection leader se lects No district has better slate AMA workers Fourth Vote John Spalding continue work DISTRICT VI CANDIDATES Horrace D Cain Buffalo Grove IL Hor race D Cain resident District VI 10 years AMA member 25 years Contest Director 15 years served 3 years District VI RC Contest Coordinator Ive flown competitive events IHLG RC Pattern Pylon can talk event whatever may hundred fifteen trophies FF CL RC sit basement mention non-trophy wins long can remember Ive associated models airplanes served 12 years USAF have airline pilot last 11 years personal gratification winning competition no longer important future sport/hobby plan en joy long time come Now am tired apathy confusion indifference shown AMA Headquarters Im tired way onlycram down throats leadership Im tired type mem bership cases does fulfill needs Im tired volunteers use posi tion maintain elevated status Im tired rules procedures applicable years ago Im tired contest board members vote own desires rather districts majority rule no real reason allow trends continue As member Executive Council will utmost develop memberships tailored individual needs change AMA organization oriented individual service members enhance image minia ture aviation meaningful worthwhile sport establish programs entrench AMA within recreational agencies national lo cal development flying sites generally work make AMA members ganization As District VI Vice President rep resentative will ensure rules decisions will result majority District VI interested modelers will see modelers have piece action will listen try maintain attitude can rather attempt list countless rea sons something cannot done promise modelers AMA District VI fair representation Executive Council vote Horrace D Cain vote progressive management AMA executive level Glenn Lee incumbent Batavia ILGlenn has Vice-President District VI past six years Prior Associate Vice-President has served Control Line Contest Board has modeler life Contest Director Leader member years flies types airplanes including Indoor models Free Flight Control Line RC regularly competes Nationals FAI events As member AMA Executive Council usually votes against frivolous expensive projects DISTRICT VIII CANDIDATES John Embry Sulphur LA space has made available to tell little about myself am candi date District VIII Vice President First personal side am 36 years old have lived life District VIII am graduate chemical engineer Loui siana Technical University am currently Technical Superintendent Cities Service Petrochemical Complex Lake Charles Widowed seven years ago two daughters Donna age 13 Wendy age 11 make up family home first model Stombecker kit Black Widow built 1948 Plastic models available now particular model solid wood first powered model came 1951 A-i Firebaby powered Royal Spitfire 065 oil fields around Longview Kilgore Texas home time 1953 family moved Shreveport LA exposure RC began fly-away Trixter-Beam landed front yard several years RC occupied spare time money ever growing city soon enveloped nearby flying sites yet able drive distant fields interest switched Control Line Free Flight About time Shreveport Sky Demons club formed fortunate become charter member its officers still Junior AMA number 6838 issued period Lots Stunt Combat Rat Rac ing flying filled years Through RC held interest Working school hobby shop high school senior provided great opportuni ty expand participation college came along fortunate have under standing house mother allowed airplanes dormitories Marriage graduation becoming esatblished profession did slow things down awhile however ultimately provided means fly real ly wanted 1965 single channel given way multi-reed equipment 1967 multiproportional 1968 privileged participate forming AMA club Lake Area Radio Kontrol Society its 10 years existence have served elected office including two years President during perDecember1978 71 lad idea hosting Nats Lake Charles conceived Late 1972 phone calls letters AMA HQ begain building case Lake Charles close working relationship HQ officers soon developed 1974 Nats appointed serve Facilities Coordina tor Thus began association Nats Executive Committee am present ly de facto member 1975 again privileged fill Facilities Coordinator position Nats 1976 Dayton required local person position again able work Nats Executive Committee time equipment trouble shooter relationship renewed 1978 Nats During times have fortunate able attend four different Executive Council meetings guest Murry Frank As candidate District VIII office am obviously involved RC ever believe total exposure outlined above will permit comprehend rep resent problems phases modeling will endeavor elected cover district both personally through AVPs provide members fair equal voice AMAs affairs Thank consideration Bill Lee Missouri City TX Getting chance fill important job like VP district AMA something en counter day Im getting chance would like give job try background consists over 25 years modeling primary interests Control Line have active Leader member AMA past several years ac tive local club activities contest work am competition flier regularly traveling throughout district entering local compe tition am currently CL Racing Ad visory Committee am contributing editor Control Line Racing Mode/Av/ at/on am touch todays flying todays AMA needs Murry Frank current VP District VIII has chosen run re-election has nominated succeed him office VP district requires lot time work job performed adequately am sure district agree Murry has filled job very well over years respected mem bers AMA Executive Council recog nize amount effort will required VP district am prepared devote time effort represent AMA members district ask support election DISTRICT X CANDIDATES Jim Scarborough incumbent Redondo Beach CA am running second term Vice-President District X decision made automatically though am incumbent lot travel paper work associated position Travel Council Meetings cuts ones free time also entails time away work However after weighing negative aspects have de cided owe district AMA con tinue returning service service rendered past see fit return office other two years will bend over backwards justify faith person cannot change machinery am sure going try have received quite few inputs changes am attempting implement would appreciate support put ting X next name District X Betty Stream Long Beach CA believe have qualifications experience serve District X Vice President As active member AMA over 15 years part modeling family 29 have par ticipated aspects hobby Free Flight Control Line RC have served AMA Associate Vice President several years have attended Executive Council Meetings official proxy several occasions AVP several promise serve members Dis trict X faithfully fully asa member Executive Council serve members AMA furtherance hobbylsport aeromodeling Connecticut S Maine acttunetts Hampshire Rhode Inland ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Ansoojage Vice-Presideetn Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 High Street Old Town MC 04468 Charles H Learoyd PO Sot 428 West Groton MA 01472 Al Nonotnik 4 Benerly Place Norwalk CT 06850 George Parker 7 Paal Dr Lee MA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Boldac Drive Ledyard CT 08339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Aw Kircery MC 03904 Time now start thinking about Dis trict meeting 1979! Have offer western Massachusetts expect least two others Connecticut eastern Massachusetts Time also think about club needs AMA display piece can mall displays static shows organ ized meeting display need formative appealing display photos color model activity lighted back ground own pass-out literature great color piece Model Aviation should plan least two months ahead get list past experience should allow week delivery time should plan getting out very day after use So far District dis play has used seven times esti mated least 8000 people have seen have received literature table rests upon Time take look better insurance benefits 1979 result HQ effort provide better service go along dues increase Watch an nouncement membership renewal pack age sure vote presidential candidate choice Most District peo ple have met John Byrne Earl Witt have attended District meeting have tended other functions such WRAMS Show larger area meets Either will make great new AMA president Johnny Clemens hard act follow have seen lot positive views ward dues increase lately very much regret people unhappy about cant appeased unfortunate indeed ever option magazine first place Hopefully can provide enough good benefits can continue make Model v/at/on desir able fully justify increase Frankly am frightened about size some new RC planes item agenda Council Meeting Nov 4th Omaha Let hear Present insurance covers anything presently flyfor now some recent homeowners denial coverage cause aircraft clause trouble horizon Starting month am sending special news release appointed district officials along accurate address phone list ing will monthly letter better informed officers appointees tried get meeting work due area problems didnt work Perhaps ficers newsletter will work out better Any other inputs November 4th Council Meeting will gratefully received phone November 2nd never enough input LETS HEAR IT FROM YOU!! New Jerney S New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-Presidoot 36-29 213 Street Baysiole NY 11381 Associate Vice-Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Prank Oresch 9 Willow Ave Piscaoawuy NJ 08854 David Fifield 11 Lace Lane Bleora NY 12065 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emerson Ate Union NJ 07083 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies IJSAP/EIJROPC Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS Although meetings Executive Council usually held concluded same day generally Saturday next will TWO days duration November 4 5 site will Omaha Nebraska reason advanced extra day shot additional time will needed further consider long-range AMA planning program initiated special meetings last spring also found departure less traditional temporal norm strong impli cations 1979 Nats will held some Nebraska shall grant ed opportunity inspecting location Now before District lI-ersgo shock take good look map United States agree Nebraska just about centrally located can both longitudinally AND latitudinally Proponents Lake Charles center US correct use Mississippi divid ing line East West simply can ignore crazy LATITUDE Being Gulf puts WAAAY down Any way cheer up LOVE us Springfield Ohio IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE get real kick perusing Con test Calendar magazine month note more pro ceeds various meets being donated charitable under-privileged recipients gives inner glow realize 72 Model Aviation pursuit such model aviation pleasurable beneficial its devotees can also bring health happiness others tally detached hobby need ful help kind another Cases point found far apart geometric ally Augusta GA August 26 & 27 DIXIE FLYERS put show benefit Muscular Dystrophy Association Bridgeport CT same dates RADIO CONTROL CLUB OF CONNEC TICUT held its 6TH ANNUAL NORTHEAST RADIO CONTROL CHAMPIONSHIPS year purpose raising funds Boys Girls Clubs Bridgeport Inc Georgia bit too far reach did invade precincts neighboring District take Bridgeport meet wish compliment RCC CONN worthy efforts RHINEBECK RE-VISITED Another highly successful World War Jamboree has won its place annals modern aviation history annual mod elers treat presents pleasant aspects hard put consolidate brief descriptive statement es sence though affiar unique hence highly deserving mention combines good things beautiful upstate New York setting seasoned mosphere good fellowship abun dance fun entire family Though ba sically contest WW model aircraft weekend September 9 & 10 again featured Cole Palen Air Show full-scale Fokkers Jennies other vintage flying machines Jamboree particularly enjoyable year privileged judge Combat event afforded honor presenting AMA Award Excellence Mid-Hudson RC Society varied contributions model aviation over years including annual WW Jamborees Rhinebeck Clas sics featuring model aircraft Golden Era Aviation financial support other assistance FAI team efforts Club President Vance Sutton accepted award club graciously responded upon its behalf personal compliments great club Contest Director D J Amodeo job excellently performed GEORGEW DICKINSON thanks District II AMA member George Dickinson Somerville NJ join ing exclusive group AMA Life Mem bers George can now sport enviable AMA No L-50 too can acquire nice low number preceded letter L same time grace AMA treasury charitably contributing sum least $1000 Worth-y organization im pact such largesse may abated through handy time-honored device known time-payment installment plan Avantilll ROMANO GARABELLO MEMORIAL CON TEST 1978 contest growing popularity year held September 17 Floyd Bennett Field model aircraft flying site forms part Department Interiors Gateway National Recreation facility Brooklyn NY Much credit due Pennsylvania Avenue Radio Control Society its Contest Directorand President Lou Hollwitz well-managed largelyattended flying memorial memory good friend late Romano Garabello highly honored privilege afforded PARCS judging Pattern events Novice through Masters GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio sylvania S West Virgin III DISTRICT REPORT Den Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERaho Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Presidents Joe tiben 5192 Edenhurst Lynhursn OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St ViennaWV 26101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadombrook St David PA 19087 Edward Wissvr 1521 Summit St. McKeesportPA 15131 Have some feedback District folks question large models As know much increased interest very large RC airplanes has led questions surance coverage safety personal opinion large models perse un safe since size weight alone aspect safety have deeply issue safety flying small RPVs Remotely Piloted Vehicles military project has very difficult us resolve issue size weight As know safety combination things dealing human factors malfunction equipment nature flying object its impact speak lands unintention al manner have reports rather unsafe opera tions fun fly held Kentucky have also witnessed unsafe oper ations local club operations public gatherings Personally feel human element far important ingredi ent doesnt matter small light aircraft safety jeopardy flown over people things Secondly highly important craft its equip ment function normally failure again weget back human element Because dumb device cant fix itself strictly responsive human care gets Lastly look device itself As suming we can build maintain operate safely now something fails must deal consequences failure device fails damage creates responsive energy sys tem has weight mass velocity Velocity also problem self since imposes problem human re action time control people ground being able get out its way fails equation energy t/2 MV2 M weight divided gravitational constant important thing note increase weight have linear re lationship ie doubling weight doubles force Note however double veloci ty energy quadrupled since square velocity term So velocity im portant contribution energy damage cre ated impact might suggest simply put limit energy content complicates things because must now mea sure velocity beast order know whether complies safety cri teria really might difficult chore however stnce level flight velocity could trapped timed As matter interest offer quick example Typical Pattern Ship s top speed mphforce impact ft/lb Moister Airplane bs top speed 60 mph force impact ft/lb essence whole discussion boils down strong argument keeping flight velocity down promote safety well concentrating intensively human element letter Fred Fischer Trevose PA suggests system matic approach pool ideas industry modelers would used basis set voluntary regula tions think Fred has good point suggesting voluntary set rules could basically trial basis eventual regulations certainly right saying dont want leap half-baked set firm regulations suggestion item Council committee action may proper approach letter Al Schaeffer team man ager Reading PA Flying Dutchmen AMA Show Team Al reports team already completed 56 shows year Among week long Reading Air Show Berkshire Mall ninth year completed 26 hours 14 minutes East er Seals Foundation American Business Club Muscular Dystrophy Jerry Lewis Telethon radio TV shows month writeups magazines newspapers show team has existence 10 years Flying Dutchmen Aeromodelers Club has existence since 1936 club also has sanctioned Control Line show team Obviously club very public-service-minded congratulated good work about other clubs out Dis trict Ill Summations type very helpful reporting whats going too can easily receive little notoriety letting have kind information Delaware rict Colombia lanri 0 North Carolina IIVirginia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanham MD 20801 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Foreman 809 Pohite Rd Mechanicsvlle VA 23111 V Bill Helms 800 Tysola Road Charlotte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19809 John Preston 7012 Elnira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Russell Sandusky 1122 Plaza CirclvJoppa MD 21085 Paul Yacobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayenceville NC 28301 second annual District IV AMA meet ing came off planned larger attend ance varied programs Especially well received disserta tion Kirby Crawford Quarter Scale display aircraft beauty answered questions nearly day Both John Preston Howard Crispin made fine presentations holding interest crowd forum discussions types modeling matters Maynard Hill Kirby Crawford Bob Karisson lively very informative John Worth Executive Director AMA spoke briefly discussed questions December1978 73 floor awhile Fred Grigg Ron McNally Russ Sandusky attend ance answered questions crowd whole affair MCd very ably George Preston also acted CD Sundays delightful Fun Fly airstrip excellent site flying very good Bob Violett gave real show ducted fan power latest model A4 claims some fantastic efficiences now flight speeds backed him up As usual work done hardy group Virginians Chuck Joanne Fore man George Preston leading group Thanks lots good times us Lets see everybody make next year recently gave unusually thorough test HobbyPoxy-and-glass finishing system told about some columns back remember told you should try dust-free grain-free finish Using Hob byPoxys clear enamel mixed matt hard ener applied glass cloth entire aircraft filled cloth coat same switched white under coater matt hardener final filling sanding Well B25 lost power engine low pass last month ended up spin roof small shed further nose dive concrete impacts terrific broke off nose tips split tail covering aircraft came through repairable though force smash broke both Goldberg gears main nylon block tore engine nacelle aircraft repaired finished again Any other finishing cover ing system would have destroyedl difference between club Club newsletter Its cement holds group together puts organization big time new newsletter arrived week another club has become Club Fredericksburg VA Aeromasters MAC Talespins editor Charlie Rictors note first issue came today Good luck Bill Schultz President guys search new site Talespins will help Its voting time again time will easier new system will used Youve got some good choices make too So no excuses Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolina S Teenearee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeilI District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Associate Vice-Presidents John Bryson400CouncilCir PG Box 1355 Tupelo MS 38801 Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood Dr. Huntsville AL 35805 Richard Jackson 108 Thorolee St Charleston Hgts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Bunyan Dr Delray Beach FL 33444 Patrick Koehler 1592 Idlewood Oak Ct Atlanta GA 30319 Ed Moorman P0 Box 1643 Eglin AFB FL 32542 Lois Rodriguez C-iD 5th St Ext. Villa Rica Bayamon Puerto Rico 00619 John Workman 5321 Overton Road Nashville TN 37220 Pictured below Paul Miley flying FF Helicopter Birmingham other day may recall Paul won first event 76 Ohio Nats Pensacola June right behind friend Herbert Jordon another Hell buff Paul has always helped newcomers Free Flight spending hours schooling model aero dynamics learn art July gave Herschell Hunnicut Bill Mathews working FF Helicopter copy us went Lake Charles Nats last month ex cept Paul went instead Bham hospi tal chest pain came home week later lay dead done undetect ed cancer As buried interred him miniature internal combustion en gine possible model airplane use next world specific request Untimely can cellation exit premier Free Flighter Want see beautiful model Please no tice Indoor canard held Barbara Speedy Arthur Miami blimp hangar went down other day take some Dictures way little lady AMA HQ Miss Penny Witt important Public Relations division has asked report three clubs District V worked hard Muscular Dystrophy drive Penny said Middle Tennessee RC Club sent best report US Mr John Fore man President Also Dixie Flyers Birmingham Aero Modelers did well Thank clubs ny works buddy Larry Bolich up Washington PR understand Larry beats regularly poor employees fail perform DISTRICT V CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH month want meet hardest working clubs theentire district important Alabama Rocket City Radio Controllers Hunts ville year hosted 18th conse cutive RC Pattern meet serving Radio Control modelers splendid well-run contest 74 Model Aviation josusiio flail atiu riI 1 tne left above snap congratulating Robert Hodgdon has just won fun-fly Jerome newsletter editor AMA Associ ate VP Alabama doing nice job both proud Jerome Last year Butch Norckauer editor club newsletter Iictured above fine model Mr George Smith CDd big Pattern meet last year 1977 George gentleman PSterv 55r25 II pILLUr tOVOdI LIII 00 irripus L4IIL WIrI ners recent meets L R Al Clark 2nd Precision Greg Smith 1St JuniorTeam Jim Vanderzyl also 1st Junior Team years big annual Pattern meet Rusty Foster Steve Kehres Doug Wester friendly visitor Bob Speers Dick Johnston last three pictures taken July club meeting could show RCRC members Much thanks AMA AVP Jerome Hall supplying information best wishes entire Huntsville club now future unselfish hard work serving RC community 1972 hosted Masters Contest recall Want see YOUR club featured Send information well get Illinois ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 619 Mandrake Batavia 1160510 Associate Vice-Presidents David S Ahlberg 734 Acadia Rd. Valparaiso IN 46383 Roger Geers RR 5 Qaincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stunely Lane Springfield IL 62704 Frank L Hughes 709 NE 44th St Kansas City MO 64116 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40504 Robert 6 Stagner 1638 Seifert Dr Poplar Bluff MD 63901 Phillip Sullinan 3021 Spring Valley Ct Anderson IN 46011 Award Excellence new AMA shirt patch available called Award Excellence patch can worn members chartered clubs have approved District Vice President being outstanding AMA club approval should clubs have shown outstanding service dedication its members AMA public other worthwhile modeling endeavor patch fairly large oval featuring red white blue AMA logo large golden E center lettering says Award Excellence AMA Club Academy Model Aeronautics Forms recommendation avail able AMA HQ think club worthy such club members feel like adding another patch shirt jacket fill out send dont think should decrease status such award Im going approve unless list some darn good reasons should Talk over club meet Ings Most Control Line fliers area have attended Bill Allens contests Labor Day weekend Aero Challenge Muscu lar Dystrophy event has grown year year 137 contestants entered 291 events came 12 states Canada England Bill turned over $1297 Muscular Dystrophy contest Linus Boehie Secretary Mineral Area RC Society Bonne Terre MO sent letter photos modeling booth set up Washington County Fair Potosi MO St Francois County Fair near Farmington MO Several thousand people visited fairs people saw RC models first time booth successful has aided clubs ef forts get flying field new state park photo turns out shows Linus hncsnh Iowa etan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Avenue Mascot iso IA 52761 Associate Vice-Presidento James 0 Clark RR 3 Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Tim Price 11287 Saur Sterling Heights Ml 48078 Win Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Trail Sr Joseph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Howard Wayne 1706 7th St NE Rochester MN 55901 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romalut Ml 48174 should reading just prior next Council meeting Omaha NE November 4 5 time writing have still received approximately 60% response Michigan redistricting issue dont feel can make honest proposal issue Council thing apparent re sponses far CONTEST COOR DINATION confirmed Associ ate Vice Presidents Michigan conver sations very difficult contest coordi nator job needs help communication read Vince Man kowskis column District IX August 1978 issue put very well should read As result response will pro pose add another contest coordinator District VII Michigan Control Line contests should help relieve Wes Slack doing both CL RC giving him time work RC coordination prob lems So will need volunteer rec ommendation CL Contest Coordinator would have liked have put some pictures month some contests around District VII didnt get clubs Next month hope have some Suds City other areas should getting have re newal form election ballot now Re member can VOTE renewing never renew can vote election NOW District VII can vote president AMA have two choicesJohn Byrne VP District II Earl Witt Secretary/Treasurer Please vote way will have right complain about results dont vote should complain month get about 40 newsletters have articles complaining about poor support club members seems same few members work clubs fair rest group dont hesitate get SUPPORT YOUR CLUB will support AMA rather short report month have busy has diffi cult keep up Im sure have did get Cedar Rapids air show very poor day too spectators did manage col lect $8000 Muscular Dystrophy went Iowa City Soaring meet fly radio went dead morning contest beautiful site pretty fair turnout Lots nice prizes superb fliers Arkansas siana Meico alioma t VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Anerill 9117 La Barranea NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 623 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave Dr N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Teeny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 No contest season year did end Labor Day contests Dallas Benbrook what saw successful great contests Glad see hope see other contests held year November 4-5 next Council meeting meet Omaha Nebraska Omaha Seems possible Nats site Lin coln Glad see some members doing something about Nats sites Want December1978 75 L-R Jim Burns club vice-president Lyle Davis Don Peck Robert Hodgdon again Gene Hunter Linca up pose ror LuCK ocam ano son son front almost shown Also Bill McBride club secy/treas Ron West Ed Slayton Melvin Bowser David Kehres Gene Hornbuckle [CO UWit 4 SAUU UOiUii5 put annual AAA Control Line contest yesterday middle September day started out nice deluge rain hit middle afternoon Wiped us out Maybe should say washed us out Dont forget voteforyour AMA leaders backyard Come up site suitable will held backyard Along line thing failed get done Council getting AMA purchase property backed move buy 1-lutchinson until fell through would nice property terest possible Nats sites around coun try property owner has stronger vote comes use site involved property could used thingsmu seum headquarters warehouse etc need storage space records Nats FAK storage issue should out before close election date November 25 ballot must HQ count have problems write HQ write talked John Clemens agrees mecast bal lot let us know appreciated hav ing served should get renewal notice ballot October Use both Several people have asked advice election best response nominated John Byrne President Bill Lee Dis trict VIII VP have changed mind am both asked Bill give bit column idea being Vice President district something prepared handle Murry approached back January Sure have active AMA af fairs over past few years Yes have visible least involved Control Line aspect hobby idea putting myself out front asking people VOTE idea really set back heels its grows grows grows l really become convinced own mind DO want position Some experience might inter est am 36 years old married two great kids have flying model airplanes over 25 years lapse being girls cars-college years acquired wife college degree University Colora job would support fam ily hobby have active com petitor during entire flying career Leader Member AMA about past five years travel around district regular ly entering local contests have directed contests Houston area have served Control Line Racing Event Director 75 Nats recently Control Line Category Director last Nats Lake Charles am active member CL Racing Advisory Committee am currently contributing editor Con trol Line Racingfor Mode/Aviation Representing district VP means course representing ALL people ALL interests just aspect hobby primary interests Control Line feel can truly represent district AMA areas communi cation necessary adequately repre sent special interest group communica tion am prepared support very large geographical district no person can cover himself AMA allows VP have Associate VPs help communication would use tool its fullest advantage addition would expand regular travels around district competition reasons include much time communication possible coupled excellent Houston-area clubs providing input would make very good representation AMA business Murry nominated succeed him fice VP District VIII itself honor Murry highly re spected members AMAs Executive Council have him feel could carCslorado as S Nebraska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankewski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue NE 68005 Associate Vice-Peosideerts Charles Brunnon 2220 Mariposa Blvd Casper WY 82001 Gerald Deneau 8464 S Andes Place Aurora CO 80010 Paul Kegel 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 Oscar Olson Oi 11 Maple Omaha NE 68104 Jim OReilly 4700 N Battin Wichita KS 67220 Jim Rickects SlOS Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 FM Skylarks time time send along newspaper clippings copies promotional material get excellent cov erage Fargo ND area means Skylarks work Other clubs have chance see clippings pick up few ideas things have tendency grow Keep sending Fargo latest letter Chuck Brannon AVP Casper WY reports unusually high temperatures summer have inhibited flying somewhat Temperatures 92 97 darees still uncommonly common dur ry something approaching level expertise very special compliment would like try fill quite large shoes VP people district want try feel can job would ask take time return ballot received give support Dues Increase AMA activities events programs issues concerns encompassing AMA dues location Nats rule book regretably election officers does carry same impact yearly dues simple fact issue member must respond some writ ing check painful experience best increase dues putting mild ly major step fostering greater interest AMA affairs Copies letters district VPs Acad emy HQ concerning dues increase have widely circulated number diverse viewpoints have expressed Surprising some number dissenting opinions does surpass number letters accept reasoning behind dues crease Most people seem realize has six years since last dues increase Fig ured year-to-year basis yearly per centage increase very small less 8% per year bad figure compared last six years cost living increase underlying tone negative re sponses has too much too fast Ex cept small minority objection dues increase itself meted out Perhaps increase last year ease way would have better some year Academy will end its fi nancial year red financial reserve would have flat broke last year Executive Council could justify increase membership dues large financial reserve Now end 1978 financial reserve practical purposes non-existent AMA membership has right receive continuously improving member services efficient rule book better insurance coverage increased charter club benefits fre quency acquisitions films quality publications fact services improvements cost money fact nation wide inflation coupled tremendous increases insurance premiums has necessi tated dues increase problem much dues increase last year would still need rear too courtesy insurance company healthy increase dues year healthy operate million dollar operation break-even budget year sur plus funds generated early going last dues increase five six years ago along interest generated funds provided AMA enough finance membership programs prolonged time increase needed Will AMA have financial reserve building up result 1979 increase Yes will working inflexible breakeven budget insurance increases $150 per member presented opportunity acquire permanent site AMA headquarters/museum unfore 76 Model Aviation unshields used bY Lesper bunch keep thin ala,trnnigss ennL tRrsannnn nhntni OUflUing L-fl JimIUflU tU LIn5E Idiom Williams Std & 2-mtr Chuck Bra nnon Std & 2-mtr Kneeling Chad Brannon Jr Std & Scale dines Brannon ohoto Two ofChucks photos LSF meet Denver last August third photo Omaha field sometime 60s Someone doing outside loops wires reached out grabbed model Can anyone put date names seen expense arises should have finan cial ability cope reserve funds interest accumulated meant overcome problems Also interest financial reserve time has low compared other orgnizations simi lar size Hopefully reserve will allow us another few years warning before increase will again become necessary Customarily whenever cost goes up services AMAs insurance property damage currently carries $250 deductible hope AMA will pick up first $250 making coverage complete $5 charge charter clubs additional insured status flying site property owners also being reviewed intent doing away fee also several other changes being studied soon come feasible will reported pet project vigorous film program films will pro duced can used clubs ac quisition flying sites Also could clude dues renewal form question naire current AMA issues statement accomplishments Academy ma jor areas concern Membership input needs stimulated such questionnaire might help questionnaire/statement form something can have 1980 enough people feel worthwhile Perhaps form included charter club renewal pack could also used Let know feel dues increase subject debate no wins Certainly after col umn out will still take exception Forty-eight cents week however still seems heck bargain na tional international representation finest magazines available surance competition licenses other benefits membership Academy Model Aeronautics Arizona fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armaur Lane Redando Beach CA 90278 Associate Visa-Presidoots Robert Barnes 98-1080 Komo Mai Drivo Aiea I-lI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 Wont Sham Fresno CA 93711 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rn 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Berty Scream 3723 Snowdon Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marcos CA 92089 Quite few concerned modelers have writ ten HQ expressing fears e models have gotten out hand wonder about insur ance coverage monsters Several have written excellent proposals regarding means limiting size/weight behemoths want assure now models legal Regardless size weight power long models flown accordance AMA safety code covered insurance case didnt know safety code located back rule book believe some confusion over legality models exists because rule book limits engine size well below 1 cu bic inch rule book covers competi tion models large models sport models obviously eligible en try sanctioned contest next meeting Executive Coun cil scheduled first weekend No vember important items agenda some form regulation large models need guidance suggestions solicited welcome Fortunately mentioned earlier some modelers have taken initiative sent suggestions AMA portable display have move again Cordova Model Mas ters have requested extremely large show theyre putting moves Lancaster Antelope Valley Tailwinds will use 3rd Annual Hitachi RC Contest month later want use Edwards AFB show weekend 11 12 November club has need nifty display drop line Ill set up Remember costs nothing another part AMA membership August busy month tended couple club meetings went Nationals First meeting sat Camarillo Flying Circus presided over President Nick Johnen Like lot other clubs have problem locating flying site joy club night feel have located site river bank centrally located expecting final approval momentarily unlike some clubs intend allow modeler use site proviso modeler must AMA member No license no fly will cater Sunday fun flier long has insurance coverage feel sport flier drops out AMA because $2500 dues contin ues fly adequate coverage could spoil showed film Fun Lifetime film about trade shows featured Californias MACS Show also attended San Fernando Valley Silent Flyers club meeting meeting ably presided over noted Barbara Henon has made mark Soaring fraternity night attended club happened have auction baked goods raise money treasury catch items prepared modeler wife Well can take word guys bake good build fly Yes several noted fliers club look little heavier could got caught up bidding ended up buying ex-Free Flighter Jerry Krainocks cherry pie good ate whole thing saw Ed Slobod meeting Some old tim ers might remember him Thermal Thumbers late 40s filled club latest AMA bus iness fielded questions best ability financial matters Dave Peltz member club excellent review critical AMAs financial responsibility excellent mean flip charts com plete bar graphs comparisons ever misconceptions some areas pointed out attempted clarify intends present analysis HQ various magazines publication hope allows AMA proofread com ment before published Knowing Dave will excellent job report REMEMBER TO VOTEI THERMALS Alaska o ana on inatan XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-Presideot 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Ansociate Vice-Presidents Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocatello 1083201 Simon Oreose Rn 1 Box 48 Boadviem MT 59015 Claronce C Haught Hr 5 Box 16 Coeur dAleno 1083814 Ed McColloush 53 SE 81 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Recin 26808 Donor Court Kenn WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Street Redmond WA 98052 Recently letter came door Southern California transplant Daniel F Moore lives 72593 London Road Cottage Grove OR 97424 has recently moved Cottage Grove flies RC Sailplanes has unable find club area interested forming Dan iel has information about two flying sites area could very useful club Anyone interested should contact Mr Moore address above Nats great success again Free Flight events went off well weather cooperated quite well Mother Nature gave us rain shower day variable winds other days Attendance lower previous years lot people entering events may have balanced Out As previous years lots people helped year list gets longer year would like list directed events Frank Parmenter Friendswood TX Joe Guylas VanWert OH Steve Geraghty San Jose CA Phil Sullivan Anderson IN Bert Pond Longmeadow MA Richard Covalt Anderson IN Bob Isaacks Houston TX Gene Simpson Houston TX Terry Rimert Baldwin FL Sandy Frank Wichita Falls TX Casey Hornbeck Dallas TX Murry Frank Wichita Falls TX others could have done toiled hot sun day after day much relief Among Joan Guylas two young sters Jeff Jan Anne Whitson Char lene Lusich helped us days did Duke Donnavan helped us several times really needed help Unfortunately did get names sun time have dulled memory Indoor something else year to appreciate site magnificent people run build ing absolutely best want find out good place really will have talk Indoor fliers spectators both days Indoor Some families brought lunches etc set up camp bleachers could spend day fantastic see models fly have spectators clap cheer something happened took fancy Besides listed above helped us Indoor CharlesAlba Charles Staton Frank Carney Bob Lake helped us needed no way adequately thank helped year am very proud see Academy work through give themselves help rest us Thank us Mother Nature has way putting us December1978 77 Annual contest third week August Four last five years WMC Annual has cold rainy windy What have suggestion group Lets swap meets beat Mother Nature Misery August Annual February JUN IO FLIGHT f EDWHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 TRY TETHER CONTEST FLYING Pierre La Dat has described us tether contest flying little models powered 020 Tee Dee Pee Wee gas engines Take gander cute little Filly Loo Bird plans printed half-size actual wing span being 12 tether flying models have wires com ing out right wing tips order have racers fly clockwise circles guide wires 10 long center line fuselage Landing gears have two wheels promote interesting models required have cockpit canopy certainly sounds like real fun event models simple quick build Construction can built-up solid allbalsa recommended Wings stabilizers piece Filly Loo Bird extend through slots body Pierre says construction would simpler flying surfaces mounted flush top body reminding us keep thrust line wing stab settings 0-0-0 Airfoils dont have symmetrical recommend ed dont create too much lift Pierre confirms bet event al lows entrants plenty opportunity experi ment planform layouts degree fanciness Some guys says building scale models same rules couple have tried rubber powered models too Naturally model has have very distinctive name s big part fun Pierre explains Filly Loo Bird named after exotic tropical bird flies very very fast ever smaller circles Nice going Pierre lets hear about CL POSTAL ENDS OCT31 Come Lets get flights Academys second Control Line postal con test modelers 16 years old less entries must received end No vember Okay lets fly JUNIOR FUGHT WORKSHOP Gosh well football season better get schools winter door building/flying program underway recommendations going draw experiences Fairwood Fly ers Berea Ohio fall Dan OMalley forms new club sixth grade class Fairwood School year kids ginners start indoor hand-launched gliders rubber powered models During winter hold contests build advanced models use gym try try better flights getting three four five minutes long During spring turn outdoor models Fairwood Flyers Model Airplane Club selects its own officers silkscreens T-shirts holds local contest prizes outsiders fly contests nearby towns mem bers purchase own kits have 25c weekly dues cover additional needed sup plies great extent have depended Micro-X EZB Simplex Glider kits recommend too basis program Gerald Skrjanc runs Micro-X Box 1063 Lorain Ohio 44055 Send him $100 cover cost catalog information indoor wood selection worth cost also suggest send SOc Jim Noonan Old Timer Models Box 18002 Milwaukee WI 53218 catalog supplies suggest club records kept AMA event category think important keep records kit magazine etc design flown OMalley practically whole sixth grade club believe leaders will find too should some basis re strict membership about 10 balance should put waiting list ready join original member loses interestorbecomes disturbing element Also recommended achievement rat ings Cadet rating could given se lection Pilot one-minute rubber pow ered flight Ace five minutes could course ratings requirements including Glider club pro gram assistance group has built before course recommend AMAs Cub can obtained AMA HQ bulk dis count Low ceilinged gyms best places fast flying Cubs however program must advance quickly beyond skip altogether group has experience next step model continuing prob lem especially since no good next step door kit exists might try Peck ROG prefer larger slower model easier adjust Fairwood Flyers go right Micro-X EZB very sizeable jump does require experienced teacher guidance Shortly will present interim model called Fun City Flyer bigger Easy B smaller Pennyplane believe good step direction advanced indoor endurance flying hope able get winter indoor program started Let hear about WINTER INDOOR POSTAL SCHEDULED Indoor postal contests appear fitting best school model building/flying pro grams AMA planning seasons January/February/March Youve got able include contest schedule somewhere Hand-Launched Stick HandLaunched Glider events will again agenda rules will published up coming issue can write Ed Whitten copy last years rules will again cover flying big coming up Make part wintertime indoor school building flying program Thats month gang Lets get winter programs rolling lying LXUE2AAT PLANS ASS HALF SIZE 1/2 eheelo bend wire Cochor mire Olot bottom oi, 6 er linenylon reioforcem.t 1/8 plywood 78 Model Aviation place time time Sometimes gets ridiculous however Consider Misery meet put Start-O-Bats Three four years weather has warm sunny February meet held Al ternatively Wiltamette Modelers have an
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seven 72 MHz channels Both frequency bands AMA PETITION TO FCC ASKS increasingly subject interference FOR 30 RC FREQUENCIES Following year intensive effort AMA Frequency Committee has developed broadbased proposal Federal Communications Commission covering anticipated RC frequency needs now through 1990 effort has involved coordination RC industry model car boat organizations model groups other countries basic draft AMAs proposal published circulated industry other interests final version submitted FCC may slightly different ex pected have major revisions since much preliminary coordination other groups already accomplished past experience hoped FCC action will forthcoming before end 1979 typically takes about year petitions go through governmental rules change process process begins AMA will advise RCers can respond FCC sup port petition meantime should appreciated considerable amount AMA volunteer headquarters time went developing proposal involving much legal counseling discussions FCC officials Its complicated process requires de pends upon AMA national association bring together inputs resources available present composite petition embracing interests text AMA proposal follows included however due limited space attachments will sub mitted FCC support various points made proposal Academy Model Aeronautics Inc hereby requests Federal Communications Commission allocate additional frequencies use remote control models period concern present 1978 1990 Commission past has fa shioned its modeler frequency allocations response crisis requests part AMA effort part AMA Commission fashion long-range enduring resolution modeler frequency requirement would take account both partial frequency relief previously accorded response ad hoc crisis requests continuing growth RC model acti vities present petition seeks remedy situation effect long-range solu tion modeler frequency requirement present proposed picture concern ing frequency allocation model planes cars graphically illustrated Figs 1 2 addition should noted pe tition proposes allow use narrow band FM RC frequencies self offers means provide chan nels less space order permit further expansion accommodate continued growth activity support petition following offered 1 AMA governing body model aircraft activities United States Its membership has doubled past six years mid-1978 71000 approximately 75% regularly fly radio controlled model aircraft under licenses issued Commission Furthermore United States representative Federation Aeronautique Internationale FAI Aca demy concerned radio control RC activities worldwide well within United States should also noted approximately 10% over 5000 oftheAMAs membership composed youngsters below age 19 above FCCs minimum age requirement 12 years Radio Control Service 2 RC activities began 1930s have grown recognized sport es timated 250000 modelers United States use approximately half million transmitters control model planes boats cars radio An industry annual sales volume over $200 million per year has developed supply electronics kits related accessories RC modelers elec tronics part industry has pioneered refined RC equipment has copied throughout world Because operation RC models necessity limited short range line-of-sight circumstances low power ie watt less transmissions have pro ven quite adequate absence interfer ence Hence interference other radio ser vices RC transmitters has essential ly zero no known complaints FCC based RC operations verified supporting letter February 3 1978 Chief Commissions Field Op erations Bureau 3 At present time virtually RC ac tivities conducted under license Commission Radio Control RC Ser vice formerly Class C Citizens Radio Ser vice RC Service licensees permit ted operate six 27 MHz channels 27 MHz Operations 4 Five six channels available 27 MHz band interleaved Citizens Band CB Radio Service formerly Class D Citizens Radio Service remaining channel shared CB operations lat ter generally operating higher power mak ing channel useless RC operations previous filings AMA has advised Commission numerous instances licensees CB service have partici pated shooting down model aircraft flight intentionally transmitting RC channel used modelers violation Commissions Rules using such strong signals adjacent channels low power signals RC transmitters generally neighborhood several hun dred milliwatts overcome adjacent channel signal resulting loss model air craft cases well documented pre vious filings Commission support statements paragraph documents attached provide emphasis concerning safety economic factors caused RC interference problems RC interference situation far serious associ ated communications tend annoying damaging physically injurious 5 The 27 MHz band birthplace RC operations countries have allo cated 27 MHz channels RC operations cause pioneering efforts US model ers band Since 27 MHz band used international model aircraft meets suitable operating rights portion spectrum importance model aircraft fraternity should pre served 6 Nevertheless AMA believes illegal CB operations will eventually drive RC activities away 27 MHz band alternate frequencies will have found Furthermore other countries ginning move away 27 MHz band frequencies due interference problems sim ilar experienced country 7 The potentialand major popu lation areas de factoloss 27 MHz frequencies has chief stimulant search new RC frequencies Interfer ence CB operations RC models given serious consideration FCC Docket 20120 Commission noted its Report Order 60 FCC 2d 762 38 RR 2d 97 1976 believe eventually alternate fre quencies must found supplant pre 64 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice- Presidents L RADIO CONTROL R/C SERVICEFREQUENCY ALLOCATIONS FOR MODEL PLANES CARS BOATS Fig 1 PRESENT 1978 l RIC Channels RC Channels 1 shared IIIII 40 CB Channe Government Non-Government 30 7 AC Channels lAll Shared IiiI 78 Govt & Busineam Channels TV- Channels 24 5054 Amateur Band 26980-27410 MHz F II 72-76 MHz Fig 2 PROPOSED 1979-1990 l R/C Channels ess exclusive shared Includes Present Plus Additional Shown Dashed Lines 11 RCChannels II11111111 liii111111 40 CB Ch Government end Non-Govemment 42 50 Amateur Band 17 AC Channels liii TV-Channels 2-4 54 11111 11111 78 Govt & Businesa Channels TV Channela 5 6 88 90 MHz II 72-76 MI-lz sent 27 MHz Class C Allocation because increasing problems interference Class D users Class C radio control opera tions Emphasis added AMA 8 Since 1976 use 27 MHz radio control has steadily diminishing Most manufacturers have ceased production 27 MHz RC equipment service existing equipment becoming difficult obtain parts country CB interference has resulted abandoment 27 MHz RC RC operation has continued 27 MHz users now model boat car opera tors relatively few use such equipment model aircraft since safety problems latter serious Thus obvious 27 MHz least model aircraft rapidly fading area activity 72-76 MHz Operations 9 Because problems 27 MHz frequencies discussed above AMA petitioned Commission grant ed access five frequencies 72 MHz band 1966 two additional 72 MHz frequen des added 1971 72 MHz assign ments located between TV channels 4 5 available shared basis operational fixed stations other radio ser vices such industrial land transporta tion users operating band Four fre quencies available control model aircraft remaining three available use modeler including operating model cars boats 10 The 72 MHz assignments ex clusive RC allocations since seven RC frequencies avilable operational fixed stations other radio servicesoperational fixed stations may operate trans mitter output powers up 300 watts sharp contrast several hundred milli watt power level generally employed aircraft modelers F urthermore mod elers have no recourse interference develops since FCC rules provide RC use 72 MHz channels secondary operational fixed uses 11 In areas RC sharing fixed stations no problem larger urbanized areas industrial other li censees turning use 72-76 MI-lz fre quencies point-to-point operations Addi tionally licensees Manufacturers Spe cial Industrial Railroad Radio Services may use 72 MHz frequencies low power mobile telemetry remote control systems 12 The increased land mobile service use 72-76 MHz frequencies makes sharing band modelers difficult impossible some cases some cities such Houston Texas Tampa Florida few seven 72 MHz RC channels theo retically available may used due high power operational fixed sharing apparent new trend caused recent FCC allocations Although exclusive frequencies far desirable such exclusive allocations requested possible modelers have no objection sharing frequencies other like radio users Indeed use radio creasing rate makes extremely dif ficult particular group acquire retain exclusive frequencies lower fre quency ranges However sharing tolerable must among groups having com patible operations power levels used licensees same order magnitude modelers would willing share other radio users 53 MHz Operations 13 Some modelers also licensed radio amateurs use Amateur frequencies 53 MHz band model control activities recent survey American Radio Relay League showed 3% amateurs engage RC activities Projected current total 328000 Amateur Radio Service licensees 10000 amateurs may operate RC equipment 10000 course use 53 MHz equipment may also hold RC license may prefer conduct RC operations 72 MHz channel However 53 MHz users represent technically oriented modelers Amateur license has uses beyond radio control Most modelers wish devote time study Morse code radio theory order obtain Amateur license subjects necessary pursuit basic activityradio control models requires full attention Thus requirements Amateur license based specialized skill area modeler has no direct interest have held down number RC enthusiasts operating 53 MHz frequencies small fraction total Need Additional Frequencies 14 The shared nature frequencies available modelers couple illegal use of prime RC frequencies CB operators have combined cause severe problems modelers pursue activity legal manner interfer ence problem has particularly severe larger regional national international meets attract thousands spectators competitors larger meets involve up 300 RC entries must carefully organized two contestants transmitting same frequency same timean incredibly difficult task small number frequencies now available especially large percentage frequencies cannot used because local interference whether intentional unintentional Virtually model aircraft equipment op erates single frequency possible quickly change conflicting fre quency Severe interference given channel does just inconvenience fliers equipped channelthey can participate can incredibly continued page 66 December1978 65 20 MHz 5 RC Channels TV Channels 5 6 88I 90MHz 20 MHz F 30 26960-27410 MHz CANDIDATES FOR 1919-80 AMA PRESIDENT John Byrne Bayside NY Lets face share common conviction apathy part AMA membership ever-in creasing problem demands im mediate solution case point last presidential election total number Votes cast mere 8777 out aggre gate membership over 60000 phe nomenon apparently due lack mu tual understanding respect between AMA membership charged its management order remedy situa tion extensive exchange ideas principles needed must come improved lines communication Specifical ly WATS line should established giving members direct access people Head quarters effective Know AMA pro gram should instituted eliminate mis understanding between membership man agement special department Headquar ters could created deal strictly fly ing site problems dissemination practi cal information area AMA members public relations effort could broadened include local membership thereby serving individual club needs perhaps important member could allowed vote referendum major issues just some ways would attempt bring membership little closer Headquar ters AMA has grown enormously since its ginning Ive part growth fact belonged Airplane Model League America forerunner AMA participated Nats dur ing late 20s early 30s Throughout 55 years designing building flying model aircraft have member num erous model airplane clubs including Fred erick Model Aero Club founded Queens NY Prop-Spinners Screamin Demons Long Island Inc coun sel incorporated Long Island Radio Control Society Inc LIRCS incorporated named both SDLI LIRCS served numerous terms both president board chairman during time created named LIRCS newsletter Low Passes made honorary member Blue Angels R/C Club later years incorporated served first president board chairman Radio Control Association Greater New York Inc federation RC clubs metropolitan area AMA District II association dedicated improving lot fliers model airplanes ac complished much obtaining preserving flying sites member clubs ieFloyd Ben nett Field Great Kills National Recrea tion Area assisted FAA-AMA lution serious flight-operational problems involving model full-scale aircraft con gested areas Additionally association created favorable public image mod elers culminating MAD Model Avia tion Day officially proclaimed may New York City shows year since 1975 have developed named managed shows held Rockefeller Center NY feature large static display contest RC helicopters Control Line aircraft iceskating rink Beyond should probably know have written periodicals such continued page 70 Earl Witt Cfiambersburg PA having extensive experience organizational admin istration AMA management feels candidates can promise moon get off ground unless recog nize capabilities presidential office believes although may want such things flying sites RC fre quencies president himself cannot get What president can what Earl wants bringing responsible experienced administration lead AMA accomplishing goals want Ear feels president can should aim toward accomplishing following Stimulate interaction active participation between members AMA administra tors through such means Presidents Column AMAs magazine Support work specialized organizations NS RCA N FFS LSF PAMPA etc professional sources input toward goals AMA fluence establishment firm goals AMAs long-range planning Work de partments committees financial re sponsibility promote cooperation devel opment workable budget upon ap proval operate within budget Appoint chairmen committees outline pur poses duties maintain active working re lationships keeping fully formed conditions operations AMA monitoring progress Continually review AMA organizational structure policies insure management struc ture responsive memberships goals Act spokesman AMA representing Academy promoting closer relationships industry government agencies furthering common goals interests Earl can achieve such presidential admin istration due past experience edu cation employment career execu tive city management-type engineering managing annual budget $10 million staff 260 has held elected appointed public offices community city management receiving awards man agement efficiency model aviation Earl has lifetime experience having won first award 1926 has competi tion flier categories modeling now sports flier AMA Earl has active key worker over 32 years has worked 31 Nationals three interna tional meets remaining mem ber original Nationals Executive Com mittee has 14 years experience AMA Executive Council including years phenomenal growth membership tripled its present 70000 plus members During 10 years nationally elected Secretary-Treasurer AMA has pro gressed organization red operation annual budget nearly $1 million recognition service has received awards including AMA Fel lowship Distinguished Service Award purely practical standpoint Earl can work closely Headquarters being 100 miles away can afford time expense demanded presidency has considerable experience public speaking will give AMA dignified representation 1976-77 Secretary-Treasurer ad vocated Council moderate dues increase avoid red budget continued page 70 FCC PETITION Cont page 65 frustrating modeler may have traveled East Coast California national championship find single channel unusable due interference 15 real problem simply enough usable RC channels available satisfactorily accommodate activity fact reasons existing channels cannot used time except rare situations Because has determinedafter consider able study user groupsthat total num ber frequencies handle long term need modeler fraternity next 10 15 years judged 30 would include seven 72 MHz frequencies now available based several factors Enough contests have successfully used 17 channels recent years combining 12 RC Service channels several 53 MHz Amateur band demonstrate situations channels could utilized Conversely fact competition private model operating activity being severly limited lack enough usable channels b channels can actually used necessary since past experience has shown some allocated RC channels can used some areas due local inter ference problems As has noted en tire 27 MHz RC band useless areas due illegal sharing CBers Likewise availability channels aggravated areas legal shared use 72 MHz fre quencies high power allocations render low power operation unsafe Thus unless channels can made truly exclusive ba sisthe preferred situation RCmore channels needed sharing situations would case lesser number exclusive assignments c Based steady growth number RC participants over past 10 years no signs diminishing except terference problems prevent rapid expansion channels neededsimply accommodate growth factor Since last channel allocations 1971 increase RC activity has least 100% indi cated increase AMA members re porting over past six years en gage RC flying Thus 12 RC channels satisfactory 1971 least again needed now AMAs membership has doubled since time Also other RC model activitiesboats cars have doubled during same per iod doubling current number RC channels plus existing amateur frequen cies would therefore unreasonably net result would still utilization per channel existed 1971 d There growing trend toward creasing number flying sites being estab lished very often near other such sites Thus need accommodate groups oper ating within interference range other enough frequencies available interfer ence can avoided agreements between adjacent groups use different sets fre quencies manner increased number RC channels would relieve another major problem facing modelers need operating sites Given present frequency availability modelers must safety op erations limit site locations separat continued page 69 66 Model Aviation ** ** ** ** ** ** -I2 ** -r ** I ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 IT IS YOUR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTI Constitution United States America guarantees us pursuit happiness Ive discovered have catch ourselves Tip May suggest aeromodeling pleasant LET EM CRITICIZE Believe smile someone calls incompetent idiot fact nothing would rather incom petent being idiot! SO HELP METHE TRUTH restaurant up Greenville Avenue store went broke closed up bunch junk trash accumulated around location city finally issued order clean up grounds astonished up driving way bank clean-up crew threetossing junk trash up roof build ing What world! OVERHEARD AT THE NATS Honey winning isnt everything heck think timed flight MURPHYS LAW STRIKES AMA just received copy letter apolo gy sent AMAs Executive Director JOHN WORTH President LARKS RC Club Lake Charles letter mentioned mistake made caption under picture appeared head Presidents Corner column last months magazine plaque being awarded photo NED BARNES himself super trouble-shooting efforts years Nats instead whole LARKS club mentioned BARNES president LARKS knew better probably result some stupid 3 AM typing trying meet deadline ANYHOW John Worth made apologies via nicely written letter addressed MR BOB HINCH President LARKS Well Murphy damn-fool law wasnt finished AMA yet because letter should have addressed BO HINCH Bob HINCH Sorry Bo darnit! Id send copy MURPHY wed get address wrong sure ELECTION TIMEPROMISES FILLED election AMA top officers com ing up very interested finding copy letter promises qualifications candidate 1966 candidate offer ing himself consideration AMA Presi dent candidate wasJOHNNY CLEMENS looking over promises am happy assure promises have shown might well said represent past present future leadership AMA Johnny Clemens center current AMA President will leaving office end 1978 has served several terms Flanking Johnny candidates AMA President 197980 left Earl Witt currently AMA Secretary-Treasurer right John Byrne currently AMA Dis trict II Vice-President campaign statements opposite page met wasnt really easy might sound because run office three times before made Looking back wondering ran three times answer pretty simple saw things needed changing AMA grow serve better ever truly demo cratic membership-owned organization also realized AMA belonged ME much other member improvement would come WE decided should IT IS STILL THAT WAY WE members own AMA responsibility decide what AMA will whether will serve us well us has moral obligation yond just paying dues enjoying bene fits membership have obligation help aim AMA making sure has good leadership through electing officers will get job done Choice elected offi cers becomes important realize elected leaders will ap pointing remainder AMAs guiding ficers HOW TO VOTE! About time magazine appears AMAs membership renewal notices VOT ING BALLOTS will mail formation candidates will printed Model Aviation magazine well ballot Find out can about candi dates VOTE AND REMEMBER voting popularity contest action choose best leader same cold bus iness-like examination would hire employee mind ALL AMA ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICERS ARE STRICTLY VOLUNTEER NO PAY OF ANY KIND purely personal observation bores heck out hear candi date tear up opponent dont really care what thinks other guy has hasnt done wont just want know what HE intends Isnt impor tant part elections WHO WILL VOTE ALL adult members AMA eligible vote general election members will vote office AMA PRESIDENT Members even-numbered districts will vote District Vice-President election Members odd-numbered districts will vote Vice-Presidents election NEXT YEAR WHAT DISTRICT IS YOURS sure AMA district reside please look bit further magazine reports various District Vice Presidents states within district can found listed head district report BE ACTIVE PART OF AMA KNOW YOUR DISTRICT also dis trict officers vote behalf Council committee matters CANDIDATES? candidates names appear official ballot will have declared eligible Eligibility requirements demanding AMAs highest office president Candidates official AMA election ballot have decided official AMA Nominating Committee tradi tionally meets Wednesday Nats Week Nominating Committee consists 11 AMA District Vice-Presidents WRITE-IN VOTE? SHOULD YOU PREFER SOMEONE NOT ON THE OFFICIAL BALLOTyou will find space ballot write-in name person prefer write privilege assures us preserving demo cratic structuring Academy Model Aeronautics GET INVOLVED HELP GUIDE AMA VOTE! December 1978 67 YOU ARE IMPORTANT TOO Whenever think AMA having over 70000 members membership no way important consider YOU ARE JUST AS MUCH PART OF THE OCEAN IF YOU AREONLY ONE DROPOF WATER APPOINTMENTS TO TERMINATE Just reminderall appointive offices AMA terminated end year office appointments renewable agreeable involved Most ap pointments made cleared through various AMA District Vice-Presidents present appointed office-holders should sure contact District VP soon regard ing next year above pointed out democratic process enters because appoin tive officers responsibility YOUR DISTRICT VICE-PRESIDENTAND YOU ELECT YOUR DISTRICT VP! A THINKING KID Hey Dad whos going sit room build model airplanes go off college AT THE CALIFORNIA NATS attending Riverside CA Nats amused sign car wash read CLOSED VEHICLES ONLY ALSO AT RIVERSIDE Riverside RCCIub officers DENNY HACK THORNE NICK NICHOLS met AMA Nats planning group set up clubs involvement asked what sort bunch guys club Denny said impish smile just bunch ordinary fliers like cry fly Dont DIDJA EVER NOT ICE seldom have ask advice flying site RAPID REPAIRSFROM DAYTON DAYTON WINGMASTERs newsletter ed itor BOB ULSETH always puts out fine monthly newsletter prove always toes very latest news club members us favored paper mention following Bob says paper FLY-ME-ANY ONE Club Trainer currently flying status very next line up dateNOTE now Bob Ulseth finished off September sue following grin Ya know what kind bird MUGWUMP Its bird sits wire its mug side its wump other OVERHEARD AT THE MODE LPORT first crackup about $300 ago THE WORD TO THE OUTER WORLD Modern Electronics magazines October 78 issue has its feature story article RADIO CONTROL TIMOTHY J GEORGE MYERS name George Myers sounds familiar probably because George writes RADIO TECHNIQUE column AMAModelAviation magazine Timothy Myers Georges youngest son article Modern Electronics undertaken Explorer Scout project between father son Admirable father son together ness! article Myers boys ex cellent offering down earth realistic useful information public outside usual field influence article would well worth attention sue Modern Electronics easy spot newsstand because has fine picture color cover young fellow plane radio learned about above George Myers sent magazine delightful personal letter delightful parts George describing Timothys first time getting involved project like idea possibly making some money out says never saw such impatient kid waiting published paid Although last paragraph Georges letter meant personal salute AMA volunteer workers Id like share Georges feelings words quotePeople present society tend value things much cost volun teers seldom accorded respect have truly earned Its small word modeler wants know says Thanks JUST PERHAPS efforts George Myers Johnny Clemens ALL OF THE OTHER 70000 AMAERS can leave world hands young folks better equipped lead peo ple world pray SEARCH FOR NATS SITES doesnt AMA hold National Championships fre quent question folks arent acq uaint ed site chosen FIRST AMA MUST BE INVITED would sure nice AMA officials could just decide go wanted Very few suggested sites suitable few available very few affordable very few sympathetic enough put up invasion modelers families AMA does find suitable site next Nats has always started few local model enthusiasts initial searching investigation feasability same modelers must enthuse community fathers property owners Meanwhile AMA HQ has furnished list facilities areas necessary along de sired dates everything looks practical AMA will receive official invitation AMA Executive Council Nats Execu tive Committee consider Please notice said ALL STARTS WITH LOCAL MODELING LEADERS because AMA has neither staff nor funds put its own search YOU interested helping find site please ask AMA HQ list physical requirements needed Nats past few weeks AMA has couple new sites suggested local modelers willing basic ground work cities added list al ready exploring ABILENE Texas NEW ORLEANS Louisiana Either would exciting new different have site seriously mind contact AMA HQ requirements Sure lots places could fly several thousand people go eat sleep gets dark SATURATION PARTICIPATION THOMAS W RANSOM president AMA Charter Club No 739 MUSCATINE MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION Muscatine Iowa Toms pride sure show ing met him Nationals Lake Charles presented some facts about group attending Nats cer tainly show participation spirit Says Tom Muscatine town 23000 model club membership 30 Eleven club members seven observers traveled 1100 miles Lake Charles back Tom tells largest group attend Nats AMA District VII Club members flew quite few events scored carrying home first place trophy Tom mentioned group spent about $500 lodging about $350 food some $460 gasoline attend said very proud Nats enjoyed very much including young est 7 months old oldest 64 years own observations group par ticipates like Muscatiners cant help enjoy whatever club accomplishes something else isnt easy melt together various interests aeromodeling club radio control line free flight also sponsor two well-attended contests year RC other CL AMA District Vice President KEN MORRIS charter members Musca tine club very impressed Ken telling pridefully about activities Instead Ken just standing back grinning course other clubs enter things same enthusiastic manner once need stop salute spirit! IF YA DONT KNOW dont know about something simply dont know about Ignorance somebody else finds out dont know CRACKUPS ARENT THE ONLY HAZARD February issue newsletter MICHIGAN RC ASSOCIATION editor JERRY ADK INS related hazardous modeling experience said after 76 LARKS Ohio contest went get giant ice cream sundae way back motel made corner too fast entire contents giant sundae emptied map compartment Jerrys van says quite problem cleaning ice cream syrup off FCC license auto insurance certificate still glued map Ohio Jerry better stick just simple crackups like us common people AS THE YEARS CREEP UP Since celebrate important birthday November Id like share discoveries greatest ad van tages growing oldYou have look back BE THANKFUL FOR Years have also made realize truth fully greatest pleasures aeromodeling probably NOSTALGIC MEMORIES experiences weve shared Look forward memories creating pleasant ones right now future! now before get too profound Ill mention Ive just heard brand new margarine developed elderly will known THE MIDDLE AGE SPREAD! ******all now****** 68 Model Aviation FCC PETITION Cont page 66 ed three miles existing site minimum mileage separation seri ously restricts number sites can accommidated given area 16 The important single need long term allocation Interfer ence-free channels RC operations requirement inherent characteristics RC activity wherein loss control model due interference may result severe damage property personal injury Interference-free operation can best assured exclusive channel allocations availability such allocations can reduce total number channels necessary Thus 20 exclusive channels may better serve modeler needs sharing 30 Additional channels shared other lowpower users alternative exclusive al locations sharing services se lected minimize mutual interaction total number such channels adeq uate useable given area enough others would available serve modeler needs fact RC models used during daytime mostly non-industrial areas should make such selec tion shared users possible case simultaneous use number channels required vertually RC ac tivities racing competition merely group fun-fliers local flying field cause nature activity makes vital RC operator use channel sharing another RC operator same channel RC channels cannot shared communications several operators can talk once Thus group RC participants number channels available will dictate can participate same time Note 23 new channels addition current seven 72 MHz will permit cur rent five 27 MHz RC channels gradually phased out perhaps within five-year per iod Commission has past allowed amortization equipment requiring re placement Potential New Frequencies 17 An extensive study modeling lead ers included visits discussions FCC personnel obtain factual information has concluded probably no frequen cy band available provide 23 new RC channels needed combination several frequency groups may offer solution AMAs Frequency Committee has examined FCC frequency assignments various fre quency bands taking consideration existing equipment will continue function number years potential interference bands examined technical characteristics radio equip ment has developed some suggestions areas radio spectrum suitable RC frequencies may located 72 MHz Band 18 The AMA believes time likely place additional frequencies 72 MHz band Primarily because 72 MHz now popular heavily used band RC activities much 72 MHz equipment available over counter Use other frequencies same band would accordingly present minimal problems mak ing new converting existing equipment careful selection specific frequencies used taking consideration intermodulation interference image problems other such technical characteristics may reduce value certain frequencies 19 Since main problem 72 MHz has use same frequencies high power stations other radio services Commissions table frequency allocations examined determine whether 72 MHz frequencies could found available high power use radio ser vice search revealed under present FCC rules following frequencies avail able low power watt assignments Special Industrial Manufacturers Railroad Radio Services 72A4 MHz 7248 MHz 7252 MHz 7256 MHz 7260 MHz 7544 MHz 7548 MHz 7552 MHz 7556 MHz 7560 MHz 20 These 10 frequencies would compatible low power RC operations Other 72 MHz assignments may also shared RC purposes selected minimum con flict high power fixed systems some locations frequencies already ap proved high power operation may suitable cases modelers use maximum number such frequencies authorized RC various choices may made avoid interference problems particular area other words 20 such fre quencies made available nationwide basis different combinations up 10 might usable various areas country depending local high power signments should also noted current sharing 72 MHz RC fre quencies model plane boat car users same proportion such sharing would acceptable additional frequencies band 3042 MHz Frequencies 21 There 11 guard band channels 10 kHz wide separate government non-goverment assignments 30-42 MHz band 10 kHz slices spectrum presently assigned radio service available radio services developmental basis center frequencies guard bands 30565 31995 33005 33995 35005 35995 37005 37995 39005 39995 42005 MHz cause tentative nature development al authorizations fact band width available would permit convention al FM voice use has very little use frequencies date search Commissions frequency assignment records shows few assignments fre quencies 22 The advantage using 30-42 MHz fre quencies much existing 27 MHz equipment now unusable because CB interference can converted operate channels Conversion existing eq uipment modelers themselves would apparently possible due Commissions type acceptance rules However due large quantities 27 MHz equip ment largely unusable modelers due terference problems manufacturers may find profitable retrofit equipment 30-42 MHz operation much existing land mobile equipment narrow banded after various channel splitting frequency al locations recent years particularly likely 30-42 MHz retrofit exempt Type Acceptance procedure units certified meet criteria formal application model reasonable expect manufacturers go through procedure previous equip ment originally required Type Accepted should noted very low power involved should minimize problems such retrofits fact now few assignments 30-42 MHz frequencies suggests allocation RC Service would have negligible effect existing uses spectrum providing wel come relief RC modelers other hand limited information available public government uses adjacent freq uencies Meanwhile AMA monitoring teams have listened frequencies Cleveland area provide basis recom mending RC use Seven frequencies monitored least 70 hours Fourteen potential image frequency spots checked least 24 hours behavior guard band neighbors evaluated favorable results teams impressed clean nature guard band frequencies suggests good potential RC use 222-224 MHz Band 23 The 222-224 MHz band shared government Amateur radio users Perhaps 10 low power RC channels 40 kHz spac ing could made available within band under RC Service However other users RC channels should compat iblewithaone watt RC maximum power level 24 The Commission originally pro posed Class E Citizens Radio Service portion frequency spectrum pro posal now seems have abandoned due objections government sharing undisciplined CB type service well objections Canadian Mexican administrations However might re considered basis minimal problems RC operations due very low pow er needed UHF Operations 25 Other countries have frequencies avail able RC operations UHF band German radio authority has recently allocated band RC frequencies 433 MHz good operational results have reported Similarly Swiss have RC equipment op erating range Also British have re cently announced availability 459 MHz RC FM equipment would apprear good opportunity US make some frequencies available same area UHF bandcompatible other countries Additionally 900 MHz region may technologically feasible RC opera tions area would appear compat ible current microwave oven useage International compatibility major con cern AMA because culmination years competition international championships pit fliers na tions against other Thus US fliers may flying US RC equipment Europe vice versacompatibility European RC assignments therefore highly desirable Technical Requirements 26 The present FCC regulations RC equipment 72 MHz band have served well technical viewpoint re commended basis new RC fre quency allocations Specifically no interfer ence problems RC equipment other services have encountered low pow er req uirement less watt has proved satisfactory RC operations causing problems other services 27 The modification proposed December 1978 69 JOHN BYRNE Cont page 66 Flying Models magazine plans some models have appeared Frank Zaics Yearbooks am dues-paying member National Society Radio Controlled Aeroba tics NSRCA No 45 United States Pat tern Judges Association USPJA No 84 National Free Flight Society NFFS Miniature Aircraft Combat Association MACA Society Antique Model ers SAM As far full-scale experience concerned have well holding private pilots license No 2271 22 having learned fly back 1938 Alta Flying School Floyd Bennett Field NY Concerning achievements outside aviation field am lawyer LLB St Lawrence University member New York Bar admitted 1941 vice president major corporation might aware am currently Vice President District II have office two consecutive terms four years During time believe have contributed much progress AMA general image model aviation two reasons undertaking writing column first tell something myself accomplish ments qualifications believe has accomplished second discuss very office AMA President what can done make AMA better us Whoever elected next president must turn immediate attention num ber important items realistic approach must taken regards surance RC frequencies needed meet demands membership ef forts obtain use lands facilities federal state local government au thorities must intensified Headquar ters must form effective liaison committee model airplane industry develop new better products hobby should also formulate practical youth program conjunction established organi zations participate rectifying obvious social ills flourish communities should also Competition Division Headquarters will relieve Execu tive Council its now major time-consuming involvement matters affect ap proximately 15% total membership Additionally assure continued growth should step up recruitment AMA members age groups matters others would pursue elected office rate feel some pressing problems Again however communication impor tant factor enabling new president make improvements pertinent two-way street choice yours either maintain status quo have genu ine voice matters affect both club Want solutions improvements So I shall greatly appreciate receiving vote EARL WITT Cant page 66 rejection appeal resulted drastic dues increase now facean excessive increase Earl opposed type prob lem could have avoided type leadership Earl Witt proposes Committee Elect Earl Witt Ron Morgan Chairman FCC PETITION Cant page 69 requirements permit type modulation providing radiated band width requirement complied would allow effective modulation tech niques such narrow band FM devel oped itself may offer means eventually accommodate further ex pansion RC activity necessarily re quiring increase spectrum channels could provided less space use spectrum saving techniques Narrow band FM would logical choice use 10 kHz width 11 guard channels within 30-42 MHz band Furthermore FM permitted new 72 MHz channels 20 kHz width technical advantages FM using 5 kHz deviation such better interference rejection could util ized should noted several countries now authorize FM RC use RC use FM very popular Germany since has minimized interference problems Summary 28 summarize needs RC modelers 30 RC channels including present seven 72 MHz allocations 23 new chan nels should allocated RC exclusive basis possible Exclusive RC channels possible sharing may acceptable alternative other users employ similarly hinted power levels - Freedom use type modulation particularly narrow band FM commensurate bandwidth requirements 29 needs RC modelers have well-documents previous filings summarized petition relief re quested may provided inconveni encing other radio users frequencies discussed above virtually unused type would provide breathing space within modelers could operate out causing intereference existing opera tions therefore urge Commission act now allocate additional frequen cies suggested activity enjoyed young old alike has interfered no has contributed markedly developing spark interest motivate youngsters aerospace engineering scienti fic careers evidenced letters astro nauts Neil Armstrong Frank Borman also telegram President Carter AMA congratulating upon holding Na tional Model Airplane Championships john Strong Chairman AMA Frequen cy Committee John Worth AMA Executive Director Jeremiah Courtney Jack R Smith legal counsel AMA MORE STATE LAWS TO HELP FLYING SITES October issue AMA News page 65 item concerning new Cali fornia law could aid never-ending search flying sites law allows proper ty owners let land used recrea tional purposes being legally liable lawsuits might result time item published AMA no formation about other states similar laws has just learned however May 1977 44 states similar laws few didnt Alabama Arizopa Mississippi Missouri Rhode Island Utah information much obtained another AMA Amer ican Motorcycle Association sent us copy University Ohio study subject Ohio study highly detailed much legal language being examined extract information might help ful flying site problem further report will forthcoming information proves useful SIGN lIP BY NOV 15 FOR BONUS BARGAIN have getting AMA News stead Model viation magazine now best time subscribesign up November 15 will get 12 issues next year plus another December year dated Febru ary 1979 Thats 13 issues price 12 have getting AMA News separate publication getting month sample copy Model Aviation sample provided show what AMAs magazine like days although De cember issue has few pages nor mal order present important information about AMAs quest foradditional RC frequen cies also finish reporting large number rules-change proposals curtent two-year review cycle Model v/orion has come long way three yearsacclaimed best general interest model magazine tl field 1979 Bill fr Dues mailed mid-October using before November 15 can start Model v/at/on coiin regular ly December ever good time get money now AMA VP WINS DISTANCE AWARD Jim Scarborough Redondo Beach CA AMA VP District X runs just AMA office Hes also long time Free Flighter means has chased model mile also runs avocation itself having con testant famous Boston Marathon race year also won six awards National Jogging Association having run total 1978 miles between September 5 1977 July 29 1978 total ultimate series started 365 kilo meters beginners 1978 miles sea soned campaigners Congratulations Jim run really run 70 Model Aviation STATEMENTS FROM AMA DISTRICT VICE-PRESIDENT CANDIDATES DISTRICT II CANDIDATES John Grigg Lockport NV am proud candidate Vice-President Dis trict II Prouder still have Associ ate Vice President four years under John Byrne now candidate President AMA knowledge problems inner workings AMA gained during tenure Associate Vice President makes eminently qualified serve elected Vice-President background includes 35 years model builder flier present interests centered about Radio Control Sailplanes Quarter Midget Racing general sport fly ing am manager Design Drafting Department Sirra Research Corporation engineering company involved radar telemetry air navigation systems military environment greatest concerns AMA 1 continuation insurance program possibility weighted rate per member dependent type flying does 2 greatly increased flow public relations ma terial information local club level 3 greater recognition Dis trict II within AMA active district District level will work pro vide beder communications recognition significant local events devoting Vice Presidents column Model viation news district will encourage area meetings within district chaired area Associate Vice-President will tend personally area Associate Vice-President desires support policies ideas need vote Will help Law Hollwitz Oceanside NV Mr Lew Hollwitz 50 years old has volved aeromodeling over 35 years experience executive offices clubs follows present president PARCS Club has also past treasurer PARCS has both treasurer president Rich mond Model Flying Club has member Board Directors RC Society Marine Park has trea surer member Board Directors Radio Control Association Greater New York graduated Columbia University 1958 BFA degree also has working Rom-Air General Manager last five years directly involved negotia tions National Park Service two permitted Radio Control flying sites kind anywhere country Lew feels experience far away qualified man job District II Vice President DISTRICT IV CANDIDATES Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA Chuck has active modeler 36 years aspects modeling President Richmond VA RC Club three times Contest Director now Associate VP District IV helped organize has President Virginia State RC Organiza tion has attended AMA Council meetings familiar what transpires meetings As District IV Vice-President will strive better communications tween District IV clubs AMA Headquar ters work better publicity model avia tion both local national levels try promote state-funded flying sites John Spalding incumbent Lanham MD During years service districts repre sentation Academys posture abilities have dramatically improved John has directly involved respons ible important changes sees done future has worked Executive Council improve ser vice response Academy members needs planning new future stance program rotating broaden ing districts workers has resulted bet ter visible representation Good active workers reflection leader se lects No district has better slate AMA workers Fourth Vote John Spalding continue work DISTRICT VI CANDIDATES Horrace D Cain Buffalo Grove IL Hor race D Cain resident District VI 10 years AMA member 25 years Contest Director 15 years served 3 years District VI RC Contest Coordinator Ive flown competitive events IHLG RC Pattern Pylon can talk event whatever may hundred fifteen trophies FF CL RC sit basement mention non-trophy wins long can remember Ive associated models airplanes served 12 years USAF have airline pilot last 11 years personal gratification winning competition no longer important future sport/hobby plan en joy long time come Now am tired apathy confusion indifference shown AMA Headquarters Im tired way onlycram down throats leadership Im tired type mem bership cases does fulfill needs Im tired volunteers use posi tion maintain elevated status Im tired rules procedures applicable years ago Im tired contest board members vote own desires rather districts majority rule no real reason allow trends continue As member Executive Council will utmost develop memberships tailored individual needs change AMA organization oriented individual service members enhance image minia ture aviation meaningful worthwhile sport establish programs entrench AMA within recreational agencies national lo cal development flying sites generally work make AMA members ganization As District VI Vice President rep resentative will ensure rules decisions will result majority District VI interested modelers will see modelers have piece action will listen try maintain attitude can rather attempt list countless rea sons something cannot done promise modelers AMA District VI fair representation Executive Council vote Horrace D Cain vote progressive management AMA executive level Glenn Lee incumbent Batavia ILGlenn has Vice-President District VI past six years Prior Associate Vice-President has served Control Line Contest Board has modeler life Contest Director Leader member years flies types airplanes including Indoor models Free Flight Control Line RC regularly competes Nationals FAI events As member AMA Executive Council usually votes against frivolous expensive projects DISTRICT VIII CANDIDATES John Embry Sulphur LA space has made available to tell little about myself am candi date District VIII Vice President First personal side am 36 years old have lived life District VIII am graduate chemical engineer Loui siana Technical University am currently Technical Superintendent Cities Service Petrochemical Complex Lake Charles Widowed seven years ago two daughters Donna age 13 Wendy age 11 make up family home first model Stombecker kit Black Widow built 1948 Plastic models available now particular model solid wood first powered model came 1951 A-i Firebaby powered Royal Spitfire 065 oil fields around Longview Kilgore Texas home time 1953 family moved Shreveport LA exposure RC began fly-away Trixter-Beam landed front yard several years RC occupied spare time money ever growing city soon enveloped nearby flying sites yet able drive distant fields interest switched Control Line Free Flight About time Shreveport Sky Demons club formed fortunate become charter member its officers still Junior AMA number 6838 issued period Lots Stunt Combat Rat Rac ing flying filled years Through RC held interest Working school hobby shop high school senior provided great opportuni ty expand participation college came along fortunate have under standing house mother allowed airplanes dormitories Marriage graduation becoming esatblished profession did slow things down awhile however ultimately provided means fly real ly wanted 1965 single channel given way multi-reed equipment 1967 multiproportional 1968 privileged participate forming AMA club Lake Area Radio Kontrol Society its 10 years existence have served elected office including two years President during perDecember1978 71 lad idea hosting Nats Lake Charles conceived Late 1972 phone calls letters AMA HQ begain building case Lake Charles close working relationship HQ officers soon developed 1974 Nats appointed serve Facilities Coordina tor Thus began association Nats Executive Committee am present ly de facto member 1975 again privileged fill Facilities Coordinator position Nats 1976 Dayton required local person position again able work Nats Executive Committee time equipment trouble shooter relationship renewed 1978 Nats During times have fortunate able attend four different Executive Council meetings guest Murry Frank As candidate District VIII office am obviously involved RC ever believe total exposure outlined above will permit comprehend rep resent problems phases modeling will endeavor elected cover district both personally through AVPs provide members fair equal voice AMAs affairs Thank consideration Bill Lee Missouri City TX Getting chance fill important job like VP district AMA something en counter day Im getting chance would like give job try background consists over 25 years modeling primary interests Control Line have active Leader member AMA past several years ac tive local club activities contest work am competition flier regularly traveling throughout district entering local compe tition am currently CL Racing Ad visory Committee am contributing editor Control Line Racing Mode/Av/ at/on am touch todays flying todays AMA needs Murry Frank current VP District VIII has chosen run re-election has nominated succeed him office VP district requires lot time work job performed adequately am sure district agree Murry has filled job very well over years respected mem bers AMA Executive Council recog nize amount effort will required VP district am prepared devote time effort represent AMA members district ask support election DISTRICT X CANDIDATES Jim Scarborough incumbent Redondo Beach CA am running second term Vice-President District X decision made automatically though am incumbent lot travel paper work associated position Travel Council Meetings cuts ones free time also entails time away work However after weighing negative aspects have de cided owe district AMA con tinue returning service service rendered past see fit return office other two years will bend over backwards justify faith person cannot change machinery am sure going try have received quite few inputs changes am attempting implement would appreciate support put ting X next name District X Betty Stream Long Beach CA believe have qualifications experience serve District X Vice President As active member AMA over 15 years part modeling family 29 have par ticipated aspects hobby Free Flight Control Line RC have served AMA Associate Vice President several years have attended Executive Council Meetings official proxy several occasions AVP several promise serve members Dis trict X faithfully fully asa member Executive Council serve members AMA furtherance hobbylsport aeromodeling Connecticut S Maine acttunetts Hampshire Rhode Inland ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Ansoojage Vice-Presideetn Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 High Street Old Town MC 04468 Charles H Learoyd PO Sot 428 West Groton MA 01472 Al Nonotnik 4 Benerly Place Norwalk CT 06850 George Parker 7 Paal Dr Lee MA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Boldac Drive Ledyard CT 08339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Aw Kircery MC 03904 Time now start thinking about Dis trict meeting 1979! Have offer western Massachusetts expect least two others Connecticut eastern Massachusetts Time also think about club needs AMA display piece can mall displays static shows organ ized meeting display need formative appealing display photos color model activity lighted back ground own pass-out literature great color piece Model Aviation should plan least two months ahead get list past experience should allow week delivery time should plan getting out very day after use So far District dis play has used seven times esti mated least 8000 people have seen have received literature table rests upon Time take look better insurance benefits 1979 result HQ effort provide better service go along dues increase Watch an nouncement membership renewal pack age sure vote presidential candidate choice Most District peo ple have met John Byrne Earl Witt have attended District meeting have tended other functions such WRAMS Show larger area meets Either will make great new AMA president Johnny Clemens hard act follow have seen lot positive views ward dues increase lately very much regret people unhappy about cant appeased unfortunate indeed ever option magazine first place Hopefully can provide enough good benefits can continue make Model v/at/on desir able fully justify increase Frankly am frightened about size some new RC planes item agenda Council Meeting Nov 4th Omaha Let hear Present insurance covers anything presently flyfor now some recent homeowners denial coverage cause aircraft clause trouble horizon Starting month am sending special news release appointed district officials along accurate address phone list ing will monthly letter better informed officers appointees tried get meeting work due area problems didnt work Perhaps ficers newsletter will work out better Any other inputs November 4th Council Meeting will gratefully received phone November 2nd never enough input LETS HEAR IT FROM YOU!! New Jerney S New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-Presidoot 36-29 213 Street Baysiole NY 11381 Associate Vice-Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Prank Oresch 9 Willow Ave Piscaoawuy NJ 08854 David Fifield 11 Lace Lane Bleora NY 12065 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emerson Ate Union NJ 07083 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies IJSAP/EIJROPC Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS Although meetings Executive Council usually held concluded same day generally Saturday next will TWO days duration November 4 5 site will Omaha Nebraska reason advanced extra day shot additional time will needed further consider long-range AMA planning program initiated special meetings last spring also found departure less traditional temporal norm strong impli cations 1979 Nats will held some Nebraska shall grant ed opportunity inspecting location Now before District lI-ersgo shock take good look map United States agree Nebraska just about centrally located can both longitudinally AND latitudinally Proponents Lake Charles center US correct use Mississippi divid ing line East West simply can ignore crazy LATITUDE Being Gulf puts WAAAY down Any way cheer up LOVE us Springfield Ohio IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE get real kick perusing Con test Calendar magazine month note more pro ceeds various meets being donated charitable under-privileged recipients gives inner glow realize 72 Model Aviation pursuit such model aviation pleasurable beneficial its devotees can also bring health happiness others tally detached hobby need ful help kind another Cases point found far apart geometric ally Augusta GA August 26 & 27 DIXIE FLYERS put show benefit Muscular Dystrophy Association Bridgeport CT same dates RADIO CONTROL CLUB OF CONNEC TICUT held its 6TH ANNUAL NORTHEAST RADIO CONTROL CHAMPIONSHIPS year purpose raising funds Boys Girls Clubs Bridgeport Inc Georgia bit too far reach did invade precincts neighboring District take Bridgeport meet wish compliment RCC CONN worthy efforts RHINEBECK RE-VISITED Another highly successful World War Jamboree has won its place annals modern aviation history annual mod elers treat presents pleasant aspects hard put consolidate brief descriptive statement es sence though affiar unique hence highly deserving mention combines good things beautiful upstate New York setting seasoned mosphere good fellowship abun dance fun entire family Though ba sically contest WW model aircraft weekend September 9 & 10 again featured Cole Palen Air Show full-scale Fokkers Jennies other vintage flying machines Jamboree particularly enjoyable year privileged judge Combat event afforded honor presenting AMA Award Excellence Mid-Hudson RC Society varied contributions model aviation over years including annual WW Jamborees Rhinebeck Clas sics featuring model aircraft Golden Era Aviation financial support other assistance FAI team efforts Club President Vance Sutton accepted award club graciously responded upon its behalf personal compliments great club Contest Director D J Amodeo job excellently performed GEORGEW DICKINSON thanks District II AMA member George Dickinson Somerville NJ join ing exclusive group AMA Life Mem bers George can now sport enviable AMA No L-50 too can acquire nice low number preceded letter L same time grace AMA treasury charitably contributing sum least $1000 Worth-y organization im pact such largesse may abated through handy time-honored device known time-payment installment plan Avantilll ROMANO GARABELLO MEMORIAL CON TEST 1978 contest growing popularity year held September 17 Floyd Bennett Field model aircraft flying site forms part Department Interiors Gateway National Recreation facility Brooklyn NY Much credit due Pennsylvania Avenue Radio Control Society its Contest Directorand President Lou Hollwitz well-managed largelyattended flying memorial memory good friend late Romano Garabello highly honored privilege afforded PARCS judging Pattern events Novice through Masters GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio sylvania S West Virgin III DISTRICT REPORT Den Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERaho Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Presidents Joe tiben 5192 Edenhurst Lynhursn OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St ViennaWV 26101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadombrook St David PA 19087 Edward Wissvr 1521 Summit St. McKeesportPA 15131 Have some feedback District folks question large models As know much increased interest very large RC airplanes has led questions surance coverage safety personal opinion large models perse un safe since size weight alone aspect safety have deeply issue safety flying small RPVs Remotely Piloted Vehicles military project has very difficult us resolve issue size weight As know safety combination things dealing human factors malfunction equipment nature flying object its impact speak lands unintention al manner have reports rather unsafe opera tions fun fly held Kentucky have also witnessed unsafe oper ations local club operations public gatherings Personally feel human element far important ingredi ent doesnt matter small light aircraft safety jeopardy flown over people things Secondly highly important craft its equip ment function normally failure again weget back human element Because dumb device cant fix itself strictly responsive human care gets Lastly look device itself As suming we can build maintain operate safely now something fails must deal consequences failure device fails damage creates responsive energy sys tem has weight mass velocity Velocity also problem self since imposes problem human re action time control people ground being able get out its way fails equation energy t/2 MV2 M weight divided gravitational constant important thing note increase weight have linear re lationship ie doubling weight doubles force Note however double veloci ty energy quadrupled since square velocity term So velocity im portant contribution energy damage cre ated impact might suggest simply put limit energy content complicates things because must now mea sure velocity beast order know whether complies safety cri teria really might difficult chore however stnce level flight velocity could trapped timed As matter interest offer quick example Typical Pattern Ship s top speed mphforce impact ft/lb Moister Airplane bs top speed 60 mph force impact ft/lb essence whole discussion boils down strong argument keeping flight velocity down promote safety well concentrating intensively human element letter Fred Fischer Trevose PA suggests system matic approach pool ideas industry modelers would used basis set voluntary regula tions think Fred has good point suggesting voluntary set rules could basically trial basis eventual regulations certainly right saying dont want leap half-baked set firm regulations suggestion item Council committee action may proper approach letter Al Schaeffer team man ager Reading PA Flying Dutchmen AMA Show Team Al reports team already completed 56 shows year Among week long Reading Air Show Berkshire Mall ninth year completed 26 hours 14 minutes East er Seals Foundation American Business Club Muscular Dystrophy Jerry Lewis Telethon radio TV shows month writeups magazines newspapers show team has existence 10 years Flying Dutchmen Aeromodelers Club has existence since 1936 club also has sanctioned Control Line show team Obviously club very public-service-minded congratulated good work about other clubs out Dis trict Ill Summations type very helpful reporting whats going too can easily receive little notoriety letting have kind information Delaware rict Colombia lanri 0 North Carolina IIVirginia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanham MD 20801 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Foreman 809 Pohite Rd Mechanicsvlle VA 23111 V Bill Helms 800 Tysola Road Charlotte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19809 John Preston 7012 Elnira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Russell Sandusky 1122 Plaza CirclvJoppa MD 21085 Paul Yacobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayenceville NC 28301 second annual District IV AMA meet ing came off planned larger attend ance varied programs Especially well received disserta tion Kirby Crawford Quarter Scale display aircraft beauty answered questions nearly day Both John Preston Howard Crispin made fine presentations holding interest crowd forum discussions types modeling matters Maynard Hill Kirby Crawford Bob Karisson lively very informative John Worth Executive Director AMA spoke briefly discussed questions December1978 73 floor awhile Fred Grigg Ron McNally Russ Sandusky attend ance answered questions crowd whole affair MCd very ably George Preston also acted CD Sundays delightful Fun Fly airstrip excellent site flying very good Bob Violett gave real show ducted fan power latest model A4 claims some fantastic efficiences now flight speeds backed him up As usual work done hardy group Virginians Chuck Joanne Fore man George Preston leading group Thanks lots good times us Lets see everybody make next year recently gave unusually thorough test HobbyPoxy-and-glass finishing system told about some columns back remember told you should try dust-free grain-free finish Using Hob byPoxys clear enamel mixed matt hard ener applied glass cloth entire aircraft filled cloth coat same switched white under coater matt hardener final filling sanding Well B25 lost power engine low pass last month ended up spin roof small shed further nose dive concrete impacts terrific broke off nose tips split tail covering aircraft came through repairable though force smash broke both Goldberg gears main nylon block tore engine nacelle aircraft repaired finished again Any other finishing cover ing system would have destroyedl difference between club Club newsletter Its cement holds group together puts organization big time new newsletter arrived week another club has become Club Fredericksburg VA Aeromasters MAC Talespins editor Charlie Rictors note first issue came today Good luck Bill Schultz President guys search new site Talespins will help Its voting time again time will easier new system will used Youve got some good choices make too So no excuses Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolina S Teenearee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeilI District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Associate Vice-Presidents John Bryson400CouncilCir PG Box 1355 Tupelo MS 38801 Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood Dr. Huntsville AL 35805 Richard Jackson 108 Thorolee St Charleston Hgts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Bunyan Dr Delray Beach FL 33444 Patrick Koehler 1592 Idlewood Oak Ct Atlanta GA 30319 Ed Moorman P0 Box 1643 Eglin AFB FL 32542 Lois Rodriguez C-iD 5th St Ext. Villa Rica Bayamon Puerto Rico 00619 John Workman 5321 Overton Road Nashville TN 37220 Pictured below Paul Miley flying FF Helicopter Birmingham other day may recall Paul won first event 76 Ohio Nats Pensacola June right behind friend Herbert Jordon another Hell buff Paul has always helped newcomers Free Flight spending hours schooling model aero dynamics learn art July gave Herschell Hunnicut Bill Mathews working FF Helicopter copy us went Lake Charles Nats last month ex cept Paul went instead Bham hospi tal chest pain came home week later lay dead done undetect ed cancer As buried interred him miniature internal combustion en gine possible model airplane use next world specific request Untimely can cellation exit premier Free Flighter Want see beautiful model Please no tice Indoor canard held Barbara Speedy Arthur Miami blimp hangar went down other day take some Dictures way little lady AMA HQ Miss Penny Witt important Public Relations division has asked report three clubs District V worked hard Muscular Dystrophy drive Penny said Middle Tennessee RC Club sent best report US Mr John Fore man President Also Dixie Flyers Birmingham Aero Modelers did well Thank clubs ny works buddy Larry Bolich up Washington PR understand Larry beats regularly poor employees fail perform DISTRICT V CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH month want meet hardest working clubs theentire district important Alabama Rocket City Radio Controllers Hunts ville year hosted 18th conse cutive RC Pattern meet serving Radio Control modelers splendid well-run contest 74 Model Aviation josusiio flail atiu riI 1 tne left above snap congratulating Robert Hodgdon has just won fun-fly Jerome newsletter editor AMA Associ ate VP Alabama doing nice job both proud Jerome Last year Butch Norckauer editor club newsletter Iictured above fine model Mr George Smith CDd big Pattern meet last year 1977 George gentleman PSterv 55r25 II pILLUr tOVOdI LIII 00 irripus L4IIL WIrI ners recent meets L R Al Clark 2nd Precision Greg Smith 1St JuniorTeam Jim Vanderzyl also 1st Junior Team years big annual Pattern meet Rusty Foster Steve Kehres Doug Wester friendly visitor Bob Speers Dick Johnston last three pictures taken July club meeting could show RCRC members Much thanks AMA AVP Jerome Hall supplying information best wishes entire Huntsville club now future unselfish hard work serving RC community 1972 hosted Masters Contest recall Want see YOUR club featured Send information well get Illinois ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 619 Mandrake Batavia 1160510 Associate Vice-Presidents David S Ahlberg 734 Acadia Rd. Valparaiso IN 46383 Roger Geers RR 5 Qaincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stunely Lane Springfield IL 62704 Frank L Hughes 709 NE 44th St Kansas City MO 64116 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40504 Robert 6 Stagner 1638 Seifert Dr Poplar Bluff MD 63901 Phillip Sullinan 3021 Spring Valley Ct Anderson IN 46011 Award Excellence new AMA shirt patch available called Award Excellence patch can worn members chartered clubs have approved District Vice President being outstanding AMA club approval should clubs have shown outstanding service dedication its members AMA public other worthwhile modeling endeavor patch fairly large oval featuring red white blue AMA logo large golden E center lettering says Award Excellence AMA Club Academy Model Aeronautics Forms recommendation avail able AMA HQ think club worthy such club members feel like adding another patch shirt jacket fill out send dont think should decrease status such award Im going approve unless list some darn good reasons should Talk over club meet Ings Most Control Line fliers area have attended Bill Allens contests Labor Day weekend Aero Challenge Muscu lar Dystrophy event has grown year year 137 contestants entered 291 events came 12 states Canada England Bill turned over $1297 Muscular Dystrophy contest Linus Boehie Secretary Mineral Area RC Society Bonne Terre MO sent letter photos modeling booth set up Washington County Fair Potosi MO St Francois County Fair near Farmington MO Several thousand people visited fairs people saw RC models first time booth successful has aided clubs ef forts get flying field new state park photo turns out shows Linus hncsnh Iowa etan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Avenue Mascot iso IA 52761 Associate Vice-Presidento James 0 Clark RR 3 Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Tim Price 11287 Saur Sterling Heights Ml 48078 Win Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Trail Sr Joseph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Howard Wayne 1706 7th St NE Rochester MN 55901 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romalut Ml 48174 should reading just prior next Council meeting Omaha NE November 4 5 time writing have still received approximately 60% response Michigan redistricting issue dont feel can make honest proposal issue Council thing apparent re sponses far CONTEST COOR DINATION confirmed Associ ate Vice Presidents Michigan conver sations very difficult contest coordi nator job needs help communication read Vince Man kowskis column District IX August 1978 issue put very well should read As result response will pro pose add another contest coordinator District VII Michigan Control Line contests should help relieve Wes Slack doing both CL RC giving him time work RC coordination prob lems So will need volunteer rec ommendation CL Contest Coordinator would have liked have put some pictures month some contests around District VII didnt get clubs Next month hope have some Suds City other areas should getting have re newal form election ballot now Re member can VOTE renewing never renew can vote election NOW District VII can vote president AMA have two choicesJohn Byrne VP District II Earl Witt Secretary/Treasurer Please vote way will have right complain about results dont vote should complain month get about 40 newsletters have articles complaining about poor support club members seems same few members work clubs fair rest group dont hesitate get SUPPORT YOUR CLUB will support AMA rather short report month have busy has diffi cult keep up Im sure have did get Cedar Rapids air show very poor day too spectators did manage col lect $8000 Muscular Dystrophy went Iowa City Soaring meet fly radio went dead morning contest beautiful site pretty fair turnout Lots nice prizes superb fliers Arkansas siana Meico alioma t VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Anerill 9117 La Barranea NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 623 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave Dr N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Teeny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 No contest season year did end Labor Day contests Dallas Benbrook what saw successful great contests Glad see hope see other contests held year November 4-5 next Council meeting meet Omaha Nebraska Omaha Seems possible Nats site Lin coln Glad see some members doing something about Nats sites Want December1978 75 L-R Jim Burns club vice-president Lyle Davis Don Peck Robert Hodgdon again Gene Hunter Linca up pose ror LuCK ocam ano son son front almost shown Also Bill McBride club secy/treas Ron West Ed Slayton Melvin Bowser David Kehres Gene Hornbuckle [CO UWit 4 SAUU UOiUii5 put annual AAA Control Line contest yesterday middle September day started out nice deluge rain hit middle afternoon Wiped us out Maybe should say washed us out Dont forget voteforyour AMA leaders backyard Come up site suitable will held backyard Along line thing failed get done Council getting AMA purchase property backed move buy 1-lutchinson until fell through would nice property terest possible Nats sites around coun try property owner has stronger vote comes use site involved property could used thingsmu seum headquarters warehouse etc need storage space records Nats FAK storage issue should out before close election date November 25 ballot must HQ count have problems write HQ write talked John Clemens agrees mecast bal lot let us know appreciated hav ing served should get renewal notice ballot October Use both Several people have asked advice election best response nominated John Byrne President Bill Lee Dis trict VIII VP have changed mind am both asked Bill give bit column idea being Vice President district something prepared handle Murry approached back January Sure have active AMA af fairs over past few years Yes have visible least involved Control Line aspect hobby idea putting myself out front asking people VOTE idea really set back heels its grows grows grows l really become convinced own mind DO want position Some experience might inter est am 36 years old married two great kids have flying model airplanes over 25 years lapse being girls cars-college years acquired wife college degree University Colora job would support fam ily hobby have active com petitor during entire flying career Leader Member AMA about past five years travel around district regular ly entering local contests have directed contests Houston area have served Control Line Racing Event Director 75 Nats recently Control Line Category Director last Nats Lake Charles am active member CL Racing Advisory Committee am currently contributing editor Con trol Line Racingfor Mode/Aviation Representing district VP means course representing ALL people ALL interests just aspect hobby primary interests Control Line feel can truly represent district AMA areas communi cation necessary adequately repre sent special interest group communica tion am prepared support very large geographical district no person can cover himself AMA allows VP have Associate VPs help communication would use tool its fullest advantage addition would expand regular travels around district competition reasons include much time communication possible coupled excellent Houston-area clubs providing input would make very good representation AMA business Murry nominated succeed him fice VP District VIII itself honor Murry highly re spected members AMAs Executive Council have him feel could carCslorado as S Nebraska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankewski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue NE 68005 Associate Vice-Peosideerts Charles Brunnon 2220 Mariposa Blvd Casper WY 82001 Gerald Deneau 8464 S Andes Place Aurora CO 80010 Paul Kegel 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 Oscar Olson Oi 11 Maple Omaha NE 68104 Jim OReilly 4700 N Battin Wichita KS 67220 Jim Rickects SlOS Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 FM Skylarks time time send along newspaper clippings copies promotional material get excellent cov erage Fargo ND area means Skylarks work Other clubs have chance see clippings pick up few ideas things have tendency grow Keep sending Fargo latest letter Chuck Brannon AVP Casper WY reports unusually high temperatures summer have inhibited flying somewhat Temperatures 92 97 darees still uncommonly common dur ry something approaching level expertise very special compliment would like try fill quite large shoes VP people district want try feel can job would ask take time return ballot received give support Dues Increase AMA activities events programs issues concerns encompassing AMA dues location Nats rule book regretably election officers does carry same impact yearly dues simple fact issue member must respond some writ ing check painful experience best increase dues putting mild ly major step fostering greater interest AMA affairs Copies letters district VPs Acad emy HQ concerning dues increase have widely circulated number diverse viewpoints have expressed Surprising some number dissenting opinions does surpass number letters accept reasoning behind dues crease Most people seem realize has six years since last dues increase Fig ured year-to-year basis yearly per centage increase very small less 8% per year bad figure compared last six years cost living increase underlying tone negative re sponses has too much too fast Ex cept small minority objection dues increase itself meted out Perhaps increase last year ease way would have better some year Academy will end its fi nancial year red financial reserve would have flat broke last year Executive Council could justify increase membership dues large financial reserve Now end 1978 financial reserve practical purposes non-existent AMA membership has right receive continuously improving member services efficient rule book better insurance coverage increased charter club benefits fre quency acquisitions films quality publications fact services improvements cost money fact nation wide inflation coupled tremendous increases insurance premiums has necessi tated dues increase problem much dues increase last year would still need rear too courtesy insurance company healthy increase dues year healthy operate million dollar operation break-even budget year sur plus funds generated early going last dues increase five six years ago along interest generated funds provided AMA enough finance membership programs prolonged time increase needed Will AMA have financial reserve building up result 1979 increase Yes will working inflexible breakeven budget insurance increases $150 per member presented opportunity acquire permanent site AMA headquarters/museum unfore 76 Model Aviation unshields used bY Lesper bunch keep thin ala,trnnigss ennL tRrsannnn nhntni OUflUing L-fl JimIUflU tU LIn5E Idiom Williams Std & 2-mtr Chuck Bra nnon Std & 2-mtr Kneeling Chad Brannon Jr Std & Scale dines Brannon ohoto Two ofChucks photos LSF meet Denver last August third photo Omaha field sometime 60s Someone doing outside loops wires reached out grabbed model Can anyone put date names seen expense arises should have finan cial ability cope reserve funds interest accumulated meant overcome problems Also interest financial reserve time has low compared other orgnizations simi lar size Hopefully reserve will allow us another few years warning before increase will again become necessary Customarily whenever cost goes up services AMAs insurance property damage currently carries $250 deductible hope AMA will pick up first $250 making coverage complete $5 charge charter clubs additional insured status flying site property owners also being reviewed intent doing away fee also several other changes being studied soon come feasible will reported pet project vigorous film program films will pro duced can used clubs ac quisition flying sites Also could clude dues renewal form question naire current AMA issues statement accomplishments Academy ma jor areas concern Membership input needs stimulated such questionnaire might help questionnaire/statement form something can have 1980 enough people feel worthwhile Perhaps form included charter club renewal pack could also used Let know feel dues increase subject debate no wins Certainly after col umn out will still take exception Forty-eight cents week however still seems heck bargain na tional international representation finest magazines available surance competition licenses other benefits membership Academy Model Aeronautics Arizona fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armaur Lane Redando Beach CA 90278 Associate Visa-Presidoots Robert Barnes 98-1080 Komo Mai Drivo Aiea I-lI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 Wont Sham Fresno CA 93711 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rn 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Berty Scream 3723 Snowdon Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marcos CA 92089 Quite few concerned modelers have writ ten HQ expressing fears e models have gotten out hand wonder about insur ance coverage monsters Several have written excellent proposals regarding means limiting size/weight behemoths want assure now models legal Regardless size weight power long models flown accordance AMA safety code covered insurance case didnt know safety code located back rule book believe some confusion over legality models exists because rule book limits engine size well below 1 cu bic inch rule book covers competi tion models large models sport models obviously eligible en try sanctioned contest next meeting Executive Coun cil scheduled first weekend No vember important items agenda some form regulation large models need guidance suggestions solicited welcome Fortunately mentioned earlier some modelers have taken initiative sent suggestions AMA portable display have move again Cordova Model Mas ters have requested extremely large show theyre putting moves Lancaster Antelope Valley Tailwinds will use 3rd Annual Hitachi RC Contest month later want use Edwards AFB show weekend 11 12 November club has need nifty display drop line Ill set up Remember costs nothing another part AMA membership August busy month tended couple club meetings went Nationals First meeting sat Camarillo Flying Circus presided over President Nick Johnen Like lot other clubs have problem locating flying site joy club night feel have located site river bank centrally located expecting final approval momentarily unlike some clubs intend allow modeler use site proviso modeler must AMA member No license no fly will cater Sunday fun flier long has insurance coverage feel sport flier drops out AMA because $2500 dues contin ues fly adequate coverage could spoil showed film Fun Lifetime film about trade shows featured Californias MACS Show also attended San Fernando Valley Silent Flyers club meeting meeting ably presided over noted Barbara Henon has made mark Soaring fraternity night attended club happened have auction baked goods raise money treasury catch items prepared modeler wife Well can take word guys bake good build fly Yes several noted fliers club look little heavier could got caught up bidding ended up buying ex-Free Flighter Jerry Krainocks cherry pie good ate whole thing saw Ed Slobod meeting Some old tim ers might remember him Thermal Thumbers late 40s filled club latest AMA bus iness fielded questions best ability financial matters Dave Peltz member club excellent review critical AMAs financial responsibility excellent mean flip charts com plete bar graphs comparisons ever misconceptions some areas pointed out attempted clarify intends present analysis HQ various magazines publication hope allows AMA proofread com ment before published Knowing Dave will excellent job report REMEMBER TO VOTEI THERMALS Alaska o ana on inatan XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-Presideot 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Ansociate Vice-Presidents Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocatello 1083201 Simon Oreose Rn 1 Box 48 Boadviem MT 59015 Claronce C Haught Hr 5 Box 16 Coeur dAleno 1083814 Ed McColloush 53 SE 81 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Recin 26808 Donor Court Kenn WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Street Redmond WA 98052 Recently letter came door Southern California transplant Daniel F Moore lives 72593 London Road Cottage Grove OR 97424 has recently moved Cottage Grove flies RC Sailplanes has unable find club area interested forming Dan iel has information about two flying sites area could very useful club Anyone interested should contact Mr Moore address above Nats great success again Free Flight events went off well weather cooperated quite well Mother Nature gave us rain shower day variable winds other days Attendance lower previous years lot people entering events may have balanced Out As previous years lots people helped year list gets longer year would like list directed events Frank Parmenter Friendswood TX Joe Guylas VanWert OH Steve Geraghty San Jose CA Phil Sullivan Anderson IN Bert Pond Longmeadow MA Richard Covalt Anderson IN Bob Isaacks Houston TX Gene Simpson Houston TX Terry Rimert Baldwin FL Sandy Frank Wichita Falls TX Casey Hornbeck Dallas TX Murry Frank Wichita Falls TX others could have done toiled hot sun day after day much relief Among Joan Guylas two young sters Jeff Jan Anne Whitson Char lene Lusich helped us days did Duke Donnavan helped us several times really needed help Unfortunately did get names sun time have dulled memory Indoor something else year to appreciate site magnificent people run build ing absolutely best want find out good place really will have talk Indoor fliers spectators both days Indoor Some families brought lunches etc set up camp bleachers could spend day fantastic see models fly have spectators clap cheer something happened took fancy Besides listed above helped us Indoor CharlesAlba Charles Staton Frank Carney Bob Lake helped us needed no way adequately thank helped year am very proud see Academy work through give themselves help rest us Thank us Mother Nature has way putting us December1978 77 Annual contest third week August Four last five years WMC Annual has cold rainy windy What have suggestion group Lets swap meets beat Mother Nature Misery August Annual February JUN IO FLIGHT f EDWHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 TRY TETHER CONTEST FLYING Pierre La Dat has described us tether contest flying little models powered 020 Tee Dee Pee Wee gas engines Take gander cute little Filly Loo Bird plans printed half-size actual wing span being 12 tether flying models have wires com ing out right wing tips order have racers fly clockwise circles guide wires 10 long center line fuselage Landing gears have two wheels promote interesting models required have cockpit canopy certainly sounds like real fun event models simple quick build Construction can built-up solid allbalsa recommended Wings stabilizers piece Filly Loo Bird extend through slots body Pierre says construction would simpler flying surfaces mounted flush top body reminding us keep thrust line wing stab settings 0-0-0 Airfoils dont have symmetrical recommend ed dont create too much lift Pierre confirms bet event al lows entrants plenty opportunity experi ment planform layouts degree fanciness Some guys says building scale models same rules couple have tried rubber powered models too Naturally model has have very distinctive name s big part fun Pierre explains Filly Loo Bird named after exotic tropical bird flies very very fast ever smaller circles Nice going Pierre lets hear about CL POSTAL ENDS OCT31 Come Lets get flights Academys second Control Line postal con test modelers 16 years old less entries must received end No vember Okay lets fly JUNIOR FUGHT WORKSHOP Gosh well football season better get schools winter door building/flying program underway recommendations going draw experiences Fairwood Fly ers Berea Ohio fall Dan OMalley forms new club sixth grade class Fairwood School year kids ginners start indoor hand-launched gliders rubber powered models During winter hold contests build advanced models use gym try try better flights getting three four five minutes long During spring turn outdoor models Fairwood Flyers Model Airplane Club selects its own officers silkscreens T-shirts holds local contest prizes outsiders fly contests nearby towns mem bers purchase own kits have 25c weekly dues cover additional needed sup plies great extent have depended Micro-X EZB Simplex Glider kits recommend too basis program Gerald Skrjanc runs Micro-X Box 1063 Lorain Ohio 44055 Send him $100 cover cost catalog information indoor wood selection worth cost also suggest send SOc Jim Noonan Old Timer Models Box 18002 Milwaukee WI 53218 catalog supplies suggest club records kept AMA event category think important keep records kit magazine etc design flown OMalley practically whole sixth grade club believe leaders will find too should some basis re strict membership about 10 balance should put waiting list ready join original member loses interestorbecomes disturbing element Also recommended achievement rat ings Cadet rating could given se lection Pilot one-minute rubber pow ered flight Ace five minutes could course ratings requirements including Glider club pro gram assistance group has built before course recommend AMAs Cub can obtained AMA HQ bulk dis count Low ceilinged gyms best places fast flying Cubs however program must advance quickly beyond skip altogether group has experience next step model continuing prob lem especially since no good next step door kit exists might try Peck ROG prefer larger slower model easier adjust Fairwood Flyers go right Micro-X EZB very sizeable jump does require experienced teacher guidance Shortly will present interim model called Fun City Flyer bigger Easy B smaller Pennyplane believe good step direction advanced indoor endurance flying hope able get winter indoor program started Let hear about WINTER INDOOR POSTAL SCHEDULED Indoor postal contests appear fitting best school model building/flying pro grams AMA planning seasons January/February/March Youve got able include contest schedule somewhere Hand-Launched Stick HandLaunched Glider events will again agenda rules will published up coming issue can write Ed Whitten copy last years rules will again cover flying big coming up Make part wintertime indoor school building flying program Thats month gang Lets get winter programs rolling lying LXUE2AAT PLANS ASS HALF SIZE 1/2 eheelo bend wire Cochor mire Olot bottom oi, 6 er linenylon reioforcem.t 1/8 plywood 78 Model Aviation place time time Sometimes gets ridiculous however Consider Misery meet put Start-O-Bats Three four years weather has warm sunny February meet held Al ternatively Wiltamette Modelers have an
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seven 72 MHz channels Both frequency bands AMA PETITION TO FCC ASKS increasingly subject interference FOR 30 RC FREQUENCIES Following year intensive effort AMA Frequency Committee has developed broadbased proposal Federal Communications Commission covering anticipated RC frequency needs now through 1990 effort has involved coordination RC industry model car boat organizations model groups other countries basic draft AMAs proposal published circulated industry other interests final version submitted FCC may slightly different ex pected have major revisions since much preliminary coordination other groups already accomplished past experience hoped FCC action will forthcoming before end 1979 typically takes about year petitions go through governmental rules change process process begins AMA will advise RCers can respond FCC sup port petition meantime should appreciated considerable amount AMA volunteer headquarters time went developing proposal involving much legal counseling discussions FCC officials Its complicated process requires de pends upon AMA national association bring together inputs resources available present composite petition embracing interests text AMA proposal follows included however due limited space attachments will sub mitted FCC support various points made proposal Academy Model Aeronautics Inc hereby requests Federal Communications Commission allocate additional frequencies use remote control models period concern present 1978 1990 Commission past has fa shioned its modeler frequency allocations response crisis requests part AMA effort part AMA Commission fashion long-range enduring resolution modeler frequency requirement would take account both partial frequency relief previously accorded response ad hoc crisis requests continuing growth RC model acti vities present petition seeks remedy situation effect long-range solu tion modeler frequency requirement present proposed picture concern ing frequency allocation model planes cars graphically illustrated Figs 1 2 addition should noted pe tition proposes allow use narrow band FM RC frequencies self offers means provide chan nels less space order permit further expansion accommodate continued growth activity support petition following offered 1 AMA governing body model aircraft activities United States Its membership has doubled past six years mid-1978 71000 approximately 75% regularly fly radio controlled model aircraft under licenses issued Commission Furthermore United States representative Federation Aeronautique Internationale FAI Aca demy concerned radio control RC activities worldwide well within United States should also noted approximately 10% over 5000 oftheAMAs membership composed youngsters below age 19 above FCCs minimum age requirement 12 years Radio Control Service 2 RC activities began 1930s have grown recognized sport es timated 250000 modelers United States use approximately half million transmitters control model planes boats cars radio An industry annual sales volume over $200 million per year has developed supply electronics kits related accessories RC modelers elec tronics part industry has pioneered refined RC equipment has copied throughout world Because operation RC models necessity limited short range line-of-sight circumstances low power ie watt less transmissions have pro ven quite adequate absence interfer ence Hence interference other radio ser vices RC transmitters has essential ly zero no known complaints FCC based RC operations verified supporting letter February 3 1978 Chief Commissions Field Op erations Bureau 3 At present time virtually RC ac tivities conducted under license Commission Radio Control RC Ser vice formerly Class C Citizens Radio Ser vice RC Service licensees permit ted operate six 27 MHz channels 27 MHz Operations 4 Five six channels available 27 MHz band interleaved Citizens Band CB Radio Service formerly Class D Citizens Radio Service remaining channel shared CB operations lat ter generally operating higher power mak ing channel useless RC operations previous filings AMA has advised Commission numerous instances licensees CB service have partici pated shooting down model aircraft flight intentionally transmitting RC channel used modelers violation Commissions Rules using such strong signals adjacent channels low power signals RC transmitters generally neighborhood several hun dred milliwatts overcome adjacent channel signal resulting loss model air craft cases well documented pre vious filings Commission support statements paragraph documents attached provide emphasis concerning safety economic factors caused RC interference problems RC interference situation far serious associ ated communications tend annoying damaging physically injurious 5 The 27 MHz band birthplace RC operations countries have allo cated 27 MHz channels RC operations cause pioneering efforts US model ers band Since 27 MHz band used international model aircraft meets suitable operating rights portion spectrum importance model aircraft fraternity should pre served 6 Nevertheless AMA believes illegal CB operations will eventually drive RC activities away 27 MHz band alternate frequencies will have found Furthermore other countries ginning move away 27 MHz band frequencies due interference problems sim ilar experienced country 7 The potentialand major popu lation areas de factoloss 27 MHz frequencies has chief stimulant search new RC frequencies Interfer ence CB operations RC models given serious consideration FCC Docket 20120 Commission noted its Report Order 60 FCC 2d 762 38 RR 2d 97 1976 believe eventually alternate fre quencies must found supplant pre 64 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice- Presidents L RADIO CONTROL R/C SERVICEFREQUENCY ALLOCATIONS FOR MODEL PLANES CARS BOATS Fig 1 PRESENT 1978 l RIC Channels RC Channels 1 shared IIIII 40 CB Channe Government Non-Government 30 7 AC Channels lAll Shared IiiI 78 Govt & Busineam Channels TV- Channels 24 5054 Amateur Band 26980-27410 MHz F II 72-76 MHz Fig 2 PROPOSED 1979-1990 l R/C Channels ess exclusive shared Includes Present Plus Additional Shown Dashed Lines 11 RCChannels II11111111 liii111111 40 CB Ch Government end Non-Govemment 42 50 Amateur Band 17 AC Channels liii TV-Channels 2-4 54 11111 11111 78 Govt & Businesa Channels TV Channela 5 6 88 90 MHz II 72-76 MI-lz sent 27 MHz Class C Allocation because increasing problems interference Class D users Class C radio control opera tions Emphasis added AMA 8 Since 1976 use 27 MHz radio control has steadily diminishing Most manufacturers have ceased production 27 MHz RC equipment service existing equipment becoming difficult obtain parts country CB interference has resulted abandoment 27 MHz RC RC operation has continued 27 MHz users now model boat car opera tors relatively few use such equipment model aircraft since safety problems latter serious Thus obvious 27 MHz least model aircraft rapidly fading area activity 72-76 MHz Operations 9 Because problems 27 MHz frequencies discussed above AMA petitioned Commission grant ed access five frequencies 72 MHz band 1966 two additional 72 MHz frequen des added 1971 72 MHz assign ments located between TV channels 4 5 available shared basis operational fixed stations other radio ser vices such industrial land transporta tion users operating band Four fre quencies available control model aircraft remaining three available use modeler including operating model cars boats 10 The 72 MHz assignments ex clusive RC allocations since seven RC frequencies avilable operational fixed stations other radio servicesoperational fixed stations may operate trans mitter output powers up 300 watts sharp contrast several hundred milli watt power level generally employed aircraft modelers F urthermore mod elers have no recourse interference develops since FCC rules provide RC use 72 MHz channels secondary operational fixed uses 11 In areas RC sharing fixed stations no problem larger urbanized areas industrial other li censees turning use 72-76 MI-lz fre quencies point-to-point operations Addi tionally licensees Manufacturers Spe cial Industrial Railroad Radio Services may use 72 MHz frequencies low power mobile telemetry remote control systems 12 The increased land mobile service use 72-76 MHz frequencies makes sharing band modelers difficult impossible some cases some cities such Houston Texas Tampa Florida few seven 72 MHz RC channels theo retically available may used due high power operational fixed sharing apparent new trend caused recent FCC allocations Although exclusive frequencies far desirable such exclusive allocations requested possible modelers have no objection sharing frequencies other like radio users Indeed use radio creasing rate makes extremely dif ficult particular group acquire retain exclusive frequencies lower fre quency ranges However sharing tolerable must among groups having com patible operations power levels used licensees same order magnitude modelers would willing share other radio users 53 MHz Operations 13 Some modelers also licensed radio amateurs use Amateur frequencies 53 MHz band model control activities recent survey American Radio Relay League showed 3% amateurs engage RC activities Projected current total 328000 Amateur Radio Service licensees 10000 amateurs may operate RC equipment 10000 course use 53 MHz equipment may also hold RC license may prefer conduct RC operations 72 MHz channel However 53 MHz users represent technically oriented modelers Amateur license has uses beyond radio control Most modelers wish devote time study Morse code radio theory order obtain Amateur license subjects necessary pursuit basic activityradio control models requires full attention Thus requirements Amateur license based specialized skill area modeler has no direct interest have held down number RC enthusiasts operating 53 MHz frequencies small fraction total Need Additional Frequencies 14 The shared nature frequencies available modelers couple illegal use of prime RC frequencies CB operators have combined cause severe problems modelers pursue activity legal manner interfer ence problem has particularly severe larger regional national international meets attract thousands spectators competitors larger meets involve up 300 RC entries must carefully organized two contestants transmitting same frequency same timean incredibly difficult task small number frequencies now available especially large percentage frequencies cannot used because local interference whether intentional unintentional Virtually model aircraft equipment op erates single frequency possible quickly change conflicting fre quency Severe interference given channel does just inconvenience fliers equipped channelthey can participate can incredibly continued page 66 December1978 65 20 MHz 5 RC Channels TV Channels 5 6 88I 90MHz 20 MHz F 30 26960-27410 MHz CANDIDATES FOR 1919-80 AMA PRESIDENT John Byrne Bayside NY Lets face share common conviction apathy part AMA membership ever-in creasing problem demands im mediate solution case point last presidential election total number Votes cast mere 8777 out aggre gate membership over 60000 phe nomenon apparently due lack mu tual understanding respect between AMA membership charged its management order remedy situa tion extensive exchange ideas principles needed must come improved lines communication Specifical ly WATS line should established giving members direct access people Head quarters effective Know AMA pro gram should instituted eliminate mis understanding between membership man agement special department Headquar ters could created deal strictly fly ing site problems dissemination practi cal information area AMA members public relations effort could broadened include local membership thereby serving individual club needs perhaps important member could allowed vote referendum major issues just some ways would attempt bring membership little closer Headquar ters AMA has grown enormously since its ginning Ive part growth fact belonged Airplane Model League America forerunner AMA participated Nats dur ing late 20s early 30s Throughout 55 years designing building flying model aircraft have member num erous model airplane clubs including Fred erick Model Aero Club founded Queens NY Prop-Spinners Screamin Demons Long Island Inc coun sel incorporated Long Island Radio Control Society Inc LIRCS incorporated named both SDLI LIRCS served numerous terms both president board chairman during time created named LIRCS newsletter Low Passes made honorary member Blue Angels R/C Club later years incorporated served first president board chairman Radio Control Association Greater New York Inc federation RC clubs metropolitan area AMA District II association dedicated improving lot fliers model airplanes ac complished much obtaining preserving flying sites member clubs ieFloyd Ben nett Field Great Kills National Recrea tion Area assisted FAA-AMA lution serious flight-operational problems involving model full-scale aircraft con gested areas Additionally association created favorable public image mod elers culminating MAD Model Avia tion Day officially proclaimed may New York City shows year since 1975 have developed named managed shows held Rockefeller Center NY feature large static display contest RC helicopters Control Line aircraft iceskating rink Beyond should probably know have written periodicals such continued page 70 Earl Witt Cfiambersburg PA having extensive experience organizational admin istration AMA management feels candidates can promise moon get off ground unless recog nize capabilities presidential office believes although may want such things flying sites RC fre quencies president himself cannot get What president can what Earl wants bringing responsible experienced administration lead AMA accomplishing goals want Ear feels president can should aim toward accomplishing following Stimulate interaction active participation between members AMA administra tors through such means Presidents Column AMAs magazine Support work specialized organizations NS RCA N FFS LSF PAMPA etc professional sources input toward goals AMA fluence establishment firm goals AMAs long-range planning Work de partments committees financial re sponsibility promote cooperation devel opment workable budget upon ap proval operate within budget Appoint chairmen committees outline pur poses duties maintain active working re lationships keeping fully formed conditions operations AMA monitoring progress Continually review AMA organizational structure policies insure management struc ture responsive memberships goals Act spokesman AMA representing Academy promoting closer relationships industry government agencies furthering common goals interests Earl can achieve such presidential admin istration due past experience edu cation employment career execu tive city management-type engineering managing annual budget $10 million staff 260 has held elected appointed public offices community city management receiving awards man agement efficiency model aviation Earl has lifetime experience having won first award 1926 has competi tion flier categories modeling now sports flier AMA Earl has active key worker over 32 years has worked 31 Nationals three interna tional meets remaining mem ber original Nationals Executive Com mittee has 14 years experience AMA Executive Council including years phenomenal growth membership tripled its present 70000 plus members During 10 years nationally elected Secretary-Treasurer AMA has pro gressed organization red operation annual budget nearly $1 million recognition service has received awards including AMA Fel lowship Distinguished Service Award purely practical standpoint Earl can work closely Headquarters being 100 miles away can afford time expense demanded presidency has considerable experience public speaking will give AMA dignified representation 1976-77 Secretary-Treasurer ad vocated Council moderate dues increase avoid red budget continued page 70 FCC PETITION Cont page 65 frustrating modeler may have traveled East Coast California national championship find single channel unusable due interference 15 real problem simply enough usable RC channels available satisfactorily accommodate activity fact reasons existing channels cannot used time except rare situations Because has determinedafter consider able study user groupsthat total num ber frequencies handle long term need modeler fraternity next 10 15 years judged 30 would include seven 72 MHz frequencies now available based several factors Enough contests have successfully used 17 channels recent years combining 12 RC Service channels several 53 MHz Amateur band demonstrate situations channels could utilized Conversely fact competition private model operating activity being severly limited lack enough usable channels b channels can actually used necessary since past experience has shown some allocated RC channels can used some areas due local inter ference problems As has noted en tire 27 MHz RC band useless areas due illegal sharing CBers Likewise availability channels aggravated areas legal shared use 72 MHz fre quencies high power allocations render low power operation unsafe Thus unless channels can made truly exclusive ba sisthe preferred situation RCmore channels needed sharing situations would case lesser number exclusive assignments c Based steady growth number RC participants over past 10 years no signs diminishing except terference problems prevent rapid expansion channels neededsimply accommodate growth factor Since last channel allocations 1971 increase RC activity has least 100% indi cated increase AMA members re porting over past six years en gage RC flying Thus 12 RC channels satisfactory 1971 least again needed now AMAs membership has doubled since time Also other RC model activitiesboats cars have doubled during same per iod doubling current number RC channels plus existing amateur frequen cies would therefore unreasonably net result would still utilization per channel existed 1971 d There growing trend toward creasing number flying sites being estab lished very often near other such sites Thus need accommodate groups oper ating within interference range other enough frequencies available interfer ence can avoided agreements between adjacent groups use different sets fre quencies manner increased number RC channels would relieve another major problem facing modelers need operating sites Given present frequency availability modelers must safety op erations limit site locations separat continued page 69 66 Model Aviation ** ** ** ** ** ** -I2 ** -r ** I ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 IT IS YOUR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTI Constitution United States America guarantees us pursuit happiness Ive discovered have catch ourselves Tip May suggest aeromodeling pleasant LET EM CRITICIZE Believe smile someone calls incompetent idiot fact nothing would rather incom petent being idiot! SO HELP METHE TRUTH restaurant up Greenville Avenue store went broke closed up bunch junk trash accumulated around location city finally issued order clean up grounds astonished up driving way bank clean-up crew threetossing junk trash up roof build ing What world! OVERHEARD AT THE NATS Honey winning isnt everything heck think timed flight MURPHYS LAW STRIKES AMA just received copy letter apolo gy sent AMAs Executive Director JOHN WORTH President LARKS RC Club Lake Charles letter mentioned mistake made caption under picture appeared head Presidents Corner column last months magazine plaque being awarded photo NED BARNES himself super trouble-shooting efforts years Nats instead whole LARKS club mentioned BARNES president LARKS knew better probably result some stupid 3 AM typing trying meet deadline ANYHOW John Worth made apologies via nicely written letter addressed MR BOB HINCH President LARKS Well Murphy damn-fool law wasnt finished AMA yet because letter should have addressed BO HINCH Bob HINCH Sorry Bo darnit! Id send copy MURPHY wed get address wrong sure ELECTION TIMEPROMISES FILLED election AMA top officers com ing up very interested finding copy letter promises qualifications candidate 1966 candidate offer ing himself consideration AMA Presi dent candidate wasJOHNNY CLEMENS looking over promises am happy assure promises have shown might well said represent past present future leadership AMA Johnny Clemens center current AMA President will leaving office end 1978 has served several terms Flanking Johnny candidates AMA President 197980 left Earl Witt currently AMA Secretary-Treasurer right John Byrne currently AMA Dis trict II Vice-President campaign statements opposite page met wasnt really easy might sound because run office three times before made Looking back wondering ran three times answer pretty simple saw things needed changing AMA grow serve better ever truly demo cratic membership-owned organization also realized AMA belonged ME much other member improvement would come WE decided should IT IS STILL THAT WAY WE members own AMA responsibility decide what AMA will whether will serve us well us has moral obligation yond just paying dues enjoying bene fits membership have obligation help aim AMA making sure has good leadership through electing officers will get job done Choice elected offi cers becomes important realize elected leaders will ap pointing remainder AMAs guiding ficers HOW TO VOTE! About time magazine appears AMAs membership renewal notices VOT ING BALLOTS will mail formation candidates will printed Model Aviation magazine well ballot Find out can about candi dates VOTE AND REMEMBER voting popularity contest action choose best leader same cold bus iness-like examination would hire employee mind ALL AMA ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICERS ARE STRICTLY VOLUNTEER NO PAY OF ANY KIND purely personal observation bores heck out hear candi date tear up opponent dont really care what thinks other guy has hasnt done wont just want know what HE intends Isnt impor tant part elections WHO WILL VOTE ALL adult members AMA eligible vote general election members will vote office AMA PRESIDENT Members even-numbered districts will vote District Vice-President election Members odd-numbered districts will vote Vice-Presidents election NEXT YEAR WHAT DISTRICT IS YOURS sure AMA district reside please look bit further magazine reports various District Vice Presidents states within district can found listed head district report BE ACTIVE PART OF AMA KNOW YOUR DISTRICT also dis trict officers vote behalf Council committee matters CANDIDATES? candidates names appear official ballot will have declared eligible Eligibility requirements demanding AMAs highest office president Candidates official AMA election ballot have decided official AMA Nominating Committee tradi tionally meets Wednesday Nats Week Nominating Committee consists 11 AMA District Vice-Presidents WRITE-IN VOTE? SHOULD YOU PREFER SOMEONE NOT ON THE OFFICIAL BALLOTyou will find space ballot write-in name person prefer write privilege assures us preserving demo cratic structuring Academy Model Aeronautics GET INVOLVED HELP GUIDE AMA VOTE! December 1978 67 YOU ARE IMPORTANT TOO Whenever think AMA having over 70000 members membership no way important consider YOU ARE JUST AS MUCH PART OF THE OCEAN IF YOU AREONLY ONE DROPOF WATER APPOINTMENTS TO TERMINATE Just reminderall appointive offices AMA terminated end year office appointments renewable agreeable involved Most ap pointments made cleared through various AMA District Vice-Presidents present appointed office-holders should sure contact District VP soon regard ing next year above pointed out democratic process enters because appoin tive officers responsibility YOUR DISTRICT VICE-PRESIDENTAND YOU ELECT YOUR DISTRICT VP! A THINKING KID Hey Dad whos going sit room build model airplanes go off college AT THE CALIFORNIA NATS attending Riverside CA Nats amused sign car wash read CLOSED VEHICLES ONLY ALSO AT RIVERSIDE Riverside RCCIub officers DENNY HACK THORNE NICK NICHOLS met AMA Nats planning group set up clubs involvement asked what sort bunch guys club Denny said impish smile just bunch ordinary fliers like cry fly Dont DIDJA EVER NOT ICE seldom have ask advice flying site RAPID REPAIRSFROM DAYTON DAYTON WINGMASTERs newsletter ed itor BOB ULSETH always puts out fine monthly newsletter prove always toes very latest news club members us favored paper mention following Bob says paper FLY-ME-ANY ONE Club Trainer currently flying status very next line up dateNOTE now Bob Ulseth finished off September sue following grin Ya know what kind bird MUGWUMP Its bird sits wire its mug side its wump other OVERHEARD AT THE MODE LPORT first crackup about $300 ago THE WORD TO THE OUTER WORLD Modern Electronics magazines October 78 issue has its feature story article RADIO CONTROL TIMOTHY J GEORGE MYERS name George Myers sounds familiar probably because George writes RADIO TECHNIQUE column AMAModelAviation magazine Timothy Myers Georges youngest son article Modern Electronics undertaken Explorer Scout project between father son Admirable father son together ness! article Myers boys ex cellent offering down earth realistic useful information public outside usual field influence article would well worth attention sue Modern Electronics easy spot newsstand because has fine picture color cover young fellow plane radio learned about above George Myers sent magazine delightful personal letter delightful parts George describing Timothys first time getting involved project like idea possibly making some money out says never saw such impatient kid waiting published paid Although last paragraph Georges letter meant personal salute AMA volunteer workers Id like share Georges feelings words quotePeople present society tend value things much cost volun teers seldom accorded respect have truly earned Its small word modeler wants know says Thanks JUST PERHAPS efforts George Myers Johnny Clemens ALL OF THE OTHER 70000 AMAERS can leave world hands young folks better equipped lead peo ple world pray SEARCH FOR NATS SITES doesnt AMA hold National Championships fre quent question folks arent acq uaint ed site chosen FIRST AMA MUST BE INVITED would sure nice AMA officials could just decide go wanted Very few suggested sites suitable few available very few affordable very few sympathetic enough put up invasion modelers families AMA does find suitable site next Nats has always started few local model enthusiasts initial searching investigation feasability same modelers must enthuse community fathers property owners Meanwhile AMA HQ has furnished list facilities areas necessary along de sired dates everything looks practical AMA will receive official invitation AMA Executive Council Nats Execu tive Committee consider Please notice said ALL STARTS WITH LOCAL MODELING LEADERS because AMA has neither staff nor funds put its own search YOU interested helping find site please ask AMA HQ list physical requirements needed Nats past few weeks AMA has couple new sites suggested local modelers willing basic ground work cities added list al ready exploring ABILENE Texas NEW ORLEANS Louisiana Either would exciting new different have site seriously mind contact AMA HQ requirements Sure lots places could fly several thousand people go eat sleep gets dark SATURATION PARTICIPATION THOMAS W RANSOM president AMA Charter Club No 739 MUSCATINE MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION Muscatine Iowa Toms pride sure show ing met him Nationals Lake Charles presented some facts about group attending Nats cer tainly show participation spirit Says Tom Muscatine town 23000 model club membership 30 Eleven club members seven observers traveled 1100 miles Lake Charles back Tom tells largest group attend Nats AMA District VII Club members flew quite few events scored carrying home first place trophy Tom mentioned group spent about $500 lodging about $350 food some $460 gasoline attend said very proud Nats enjoyed very much including young est 7 months old oldest 64 years own observations group par ticipates like Muscatiners cant help enjoy whatever club accomplishes something else isnt easy melt together various interests aeromodeling club radio control line free flight also sponsor two well-attended contests year RC other CL AMA District Vice President KEN MORRIS charter members Musca tine club very impressed Ken telling pridefully about activities Instead Ken just standing back grinning course other clubs enter things same enthusiastic manner once need stop salute spirit! IF YA DONT KNOW dont know about something simply dont know about Ignorance somebody else finds out dont know CRACKUPS ARENT THE ONLY HAZARD February issue newsletter MICHIGAN RC ASSOCIATION editor JERRY ADK INS related hazardous modeling experience said after 76 LARKS Ohio contest went get giant ice cream sundae way back motel made corner too fast entire contents giant sundae emptied map compartment Jerrys van says quite problem cleaning ice cream syrup off FCC license auto insurance certificate still glued map Ohio Jerry better stick just simple crackups like us common people AS THE YEARS CREEP UP Since celebrate important birthday November Id like share discoveries greatest ad van tages growing oldYou have look back BE THANKFUL FOR Years have also made realize truth fully greatest pleasures aeromodeling probably NOSTALGIC MEMORIES experiences weve shared Look forward memories creating pleasant ones right now future! now before get too profound Ill mention Ive just heard brand new margarine developed elderly will known THE MIDDLE AGE SPREAD! ******all now****** 68 Model Aviation FCC PETITION Cont page 66 ed three miles existing site minimum mileage separation seri ously restricts number sites can accommidated given area 16 The important single need long term allocation Interfer ence-free channels RC operations requirement inherent characteristics RC activity wherein loss control model due interference may result severe damage property personal injury Interference-free operation can best assured exclusive channel allocations availability such allocations can reduce total number channels necessary Thus 20 exclusive channels may better serve modeler needs sharing 30 Additional channels shared other lowpower users alternative exclusive al locations sharing services se lected minimize mutual interaction total number such channels adeq uate useable given area enough others would available serve modeler needs fact RC models used during daytime mostly non-industrial areas should make such selec tion shared users possible case simultaneous use number channels required vertually RC ac tivities racing competition merely group fun-fliers local flying field cause nature activity makes vital RC operator use channel sharing another RC operator same channel RC channels cannot shared communications several operators can talk once Thus group RC participants number channels available will dictate can participate same time Note 23 new channels addition current seven 72 MHz will permit cur rent five 27 MHz RC channels gradually phased out perhaps within five-year per iod Commission has past allowed amortization equipment requiring re placement Potential New Frequencies 17 An extensive study modeling lead ers included visits discussions FCC personnel obtain factual information has concluded probably no frequen cy band available provide 23 new RC channels needed combination several frequency groups may offer solution AMAs Frequency Committee has examined FCC frequency assignments various fre quency bands taking consideration existing equipment will continue function number years potential interference bands examined technical characteristics radio equip ment has developed some suggestions areas radio spectrum suitable RC frequencies may located 72 MHz Band 18 The AMA believes time likely place additional frequencies 72 MHz band Primarily because 72 MHz now popular heavily used band RC activities much 72 MHz equipment available over counter Use other frequencies same band would accordingly present minimal problems mak ing new converting existing equipment careful selection specific frequencies used taking consideration intermodulation interference image problems other such technical characteristics may reduce value certain frequencies 19 Since main problem 72 MHz has use same frequencies high power stations other radio services Commissions table frequency allocations examined determine whether 72 MHz frequencies could found available high power use radio ser vice search revealed under present FCC rules following frequencies avail able low power watt assignments Special Industrial Manufacturers Railroad Radio Services 72A4 MHz 7248 MHz 7252 MHz 7256 MHz 7260 MHz 7544 MHz 7548 MHz 7552 MHz 7556 MHz 7560 MHz 20 These 10 frequencies would compatible low power RC operations Other 72 MHz assignments may also shared RC purposes selected minimum con flict high power fixed systems some locations frequencies already ap proved high power operation may suitable cases modelers use maximum number such frequencies authorized RC various choices may made avoid interference problems particular area other words 20 such fre quencies made available nationwide basis different combinations up 10 might usable various areas country depending local high power signments should also noted current sharing 72 MHz RC fre quencies model plane boat car users same proportion such sharing would acceptable additional frequencies band 3042 MHz Frequencies 21 There 11 guard band channels 10 kHz wide separate government non-goverment assignments 30-42 MHz band 10 kHz slices spectrum presently assigned radio service available radio services developmental basis center frequencies guard bands 30565 31995 33005 33995 35005 35995 37005 37995 39005 39995 42005 MHz cause tentative nature development al authorizations fact band width available would permit convention al FM voice use has very little use frequencies date search Commissions frequency assignment records shows few assignments fre quencies 22 The advantage using 30-42 MHz fre quencies much existing 27 MHz equipment now unusable because CB interference can converted operate channels Conversion existing eq uipment modelers themselves would apparently possible due Commissions type acceptance rules However due large quantities 27 MHz equip ment largely unusable modelers due terference problems manufacturers may find profitable retrofit equipment 30-42 MHz operation much existing land mobile equipment narrow banded after various channel splitting frequency al locations recent years particularly likely 30-42 MHz retrofit exempt Type Acceptance procedure units certified meet criteria formal application model reasonable expect manufacturers go through procedure previous equip ment originally required Type Accepted should noted very low power involved should minimize problems such retrofits fact now few assignments 30-42 MHz frequencies suggests allocation RC Service would have negligible effect existing uses spectrum providing wel come relief RC modelers other hand limited information available public government uses adjacent freq uencies Meanwhile AMA monitoring teams have listened frequencies Cleveland area provide basis recom mending RC use Seven frequencies monitored least 70 hours Fourteen potential image frequency spots checked least 24 hours behavior guard band neighbors evaluated favorable results teams impressed clean nature guard band frequencies suggests good potential RC use 222-224 MHz Band 23 The 222-224 MHz band shared government Amateur radio users Perhaps 10 low power RC channels 40 kHz spac ing could made available within band under RC Service However other users RC channels should compat iblewithaone watt RC maximum power level 24 The Commission originally pro posed Class E Citizens Radio Service portion frequency spectrum pro posal now seems have abandoned due objections government sharing undisciplined CB type service well objections Canadian Mexican administrations However might re considered basis minimal problems RC operations due very low pow er needed UHF Operations 25 Other countries have frequencies avail able RC operations UHF band German radio authority has recently allocated band RC frequencies 433 MHz good operational results have reported Similarly Swiss have RC equipment op erating range Also British have re cently announced availability 459 MHz RC FM equipment would apprear good opportunity US make some frequencies available same area UHF bandcompatible other countries Additionally 900 MHz region may technologically feasible RC opera tions area would appear compat ible current microwave oven useage International compatibility major con cern AMA because culmination years competition international championships pit fliers na tions against other Thus US fliers may flying US RC equipment Europe vice versacompatibility European RC assignments therefore highly desirable Technical Requirements 26 The present FCC regulations RC equipment 72 MHz band have served well technical viewpoint re commended basis new RC fre quency allocations Specifically no interfer ence problems RC equipment other services have encountered low pow er req uirement less watt has proved satisfactory RC operations causing problems other services 27 The modification proposed December 1978 69 JOHN BYRNE Cont page 66 Flying Models magazine plans some models have appeared Frank Zaics Yearbooks am dues-paying member National Society Radio Controlled Aeroba tics NSRCA No 45 United States Pat tern Judges Association USPJA No 84 National Free Flight Society NFFS Miniature Aircraft Combat Association MACA Society Antique Model ers SAM As far full-scale experience concerned have well holding private pilots license No 2271 22 having learned fly back 1938 Alta Flying School Floyd Bennett Field NY Concerning achievements outside aviation field am lawyer LLB St Lawrence University member New York Bar admitted 1941 vice president major corporation might aware am currently Vice President District II have office two consecutive terms four years During time believe have contributed much progress AMA general image model aviation two reasons undertaking writing column first tell something myself accomplish ments qualifications believe has accomplished second discuss very office AMA President what can done make AMA better us Whoever elected next president must turn immediate attention num ber important items realistic approach must taken regards surance RC frequencies needed meet demands membership ef forts obtain use lands facilities federal state local government au thorities must intensified Headquar ters must form effective liaison committee model airplane industry develop new better products hobby should also formulate practical youth program conjunction established organi zations participate rectifying obvious social ills flourish communities should also Competition Division Headquarters will relieve Execu tive Council its now major time-consuming involvement matters affect ap proximately 15% total membership Additionally assure continued growth should step up recruitment AMA members age groups matters others would pursue elected office rate feel some pressing problems Again however communication impor tant factor enabling new president make improvements pertinent two-way street choice yours either maintain status quo have genu ine voice matters affect both club Want solutions improvements So I shall greatly appreciate receiving vote EARL WITT Cant page 66 rejection appeal resulted drastic dues increase now facean excessive increase Earl opposed type prob lem could have avoided type leadership Earl Witt proposes Committee Elect Earl Witt Ron Morgan Chairman FCC PETITION Cant page 69 requirements permit type modulation providing radiated band width requirement complied would allow effective modulation tech niques such narrow band FM devel oped itself may offer means eventually accommodate further ex pansion RC activity necessarily re quiring increase spectrum channels could provided less space use spectrum saving techniques Narrow band FM would logical choice use 10 kHz width 11 guard channels within 30-42 MHz band Furthermore FM permitted new 72 MHz channels 20 kHz width technical advantages FM using 5 kHz deviation such better interference rejection could util ized should noted several countries now authorize FM RC use RC use FM very popular Germany since has minimized interference problems Summary 28 summarize needs RC modelers 30 RC channels including present seven 72 MHz allocations 23 new chan nels should allocated RC exclusive basis possible Exclusive RC channels possible sharing may acceptable alternative other users employ similarly hinted power levels - Freedom use type modulation particularly narrow band FM commensurate bandwidth requirements 29 needs RC modelers have well-documents previous filings summarized petition relief re quested may provided inconveni encing other radio users frequencies discussed above virtually unused type would provide breathing space within modelers could operate out causing intereference existing opera tions therefore urge Commission act now allocate additional frequen cies suggested activity enjoyed young old alike has interfered no has contributed markedly developing spark interest motivate youngsters aerospace engineering scienti fic careers evidenced letters astro nauts Neil Armstrong Frank Borman also telegram President Carter AMA congratulating upon holding Na tional Model Airplane Championships john Strong Chairman AMA Frequen cy Committee John Worth AMA Executive Director Jeremiah Courtney Jack R Smith legal counsel AMA MORE STATE LAWS TO HELP FLYING SITES October issue AMA News page 65 item concerning new Cali fornia law could aid never-ending search flying sites law allows proper ty owners let land used recrea tional purposes being legally liable lawsuits might result time item published AMA no formation about other states similar laws has just learned however May 1977 44 states similar laws few didnt Alabama Arizopa Mississippi Missouri Rhode Island Utah information much obtained another AMA Amer ican Motorcycle Association sent us copy University Ohio study subject Ohio study highly detailed much legal language being examined extract information might help ful flying site problem further report will forthcoming information proves useful SIGN lIP BY NOV 15 FOR BONUS BARGAIN have getting AMA News stead Model viation magazine now best time subscribesign up November 15 will get 12 issues next year plus another December year dated Febru ary 1979 Thats 13 issues price 12 have getting AMA News separate publication getting month sample copy Model Aviation sample provided show what AMAs magazine like days although De cember issue has few pages nor mal order present important information about AMAs quest foradditional RC frequen cies also finish reporting large number rules-change proposals curtent two-year review cycle Model v/orion has come long way three yearsacclaimed best general interest model magazine tl field 1979 Bill fr Dues mailed mid-October using before November 15 can start Model v/at/on coiin regular ly December ever good time get money now AMA VP WINS DISTANCE AWARD Jim Scarborough Redondo Beach CA AMA VP District X runs just AMA office Hes also long time Free Flighter means has chased model mile also runs avocation itself having con testant famous Boston Marathon race year also won six awards National Jogging Association having run total 1978 miles between September 5 1977 July 29 1978 total ultimate series started 365 kilo meters beginners 1978 miles sea soned campaigners Congratulations Jim run really run 70 Model Aviation STATEMENTS FROM AMA DISTRICT VICE-PRESIDENT CANDIDATES DISTRICT II CANDIDATES John Grigg Lockport NV am proud candidate Vice-President Dis trict II Prouder still have Associ ate Vice President four years under John Byrne now candidate President AMA knowledge problems inner workings AMA gained during tenure Associate Vice President makes eminently qualified serve elected Vice-President background includes 35 years model builder flier present interests centered about Radio Control Sailplanes Quarter Midget Racing general sport fly ing am manager Design Drafting Department Sirra Research Corporation engineering company involved radar telemetry air navigation systems military environment greatest concerns AMA 1 continuation insurance program possibility weighted rate per member dependent type flying does 2 greatly increased flow public relations ma terial information local club level 3 greater recognition Dis trict II within AMA active district District level will work pro vide beder communications recognition significant local events devoting Vice Presidents column Model viation news district will encourage area meetings within district chaired area Associate Vice-President will tend personally area Associate Vice-President desires support policies ideas need vote Will help Law Hollwitz Oceanside NV Mr Lew Hollwitz 50 years old has volved aeromodeling over 35 years experience executive offices clubs follows present president PARCS Club has also past treasurer PARCS has both treasurer president Rich mond Model Flying Club has member Board Directors RC Society Marine Park has trea surer member Board Directors Radio Control Association Greater New York graduated Columbia University 1958 BFA degree also has working Rom-Air General Manager last five years directly involved negotia tions National Park Service two permitted Radio Control flying sites kind anywhere country Lew feels experience far away qualified man job District II Vice President DISTRICT IV CANDIDATES Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA Chuck has active modeler 36 years aspects modeling President Richmond VA RC Club three times Contest Director now Associate VP District IV helped organize has President Virginia State RC Organiza tion has attended AMA Council meetings familiar what transpires meetings As District IV Vice-President will strive better communications tween District IV clubs AMA Headquar ters work better publicity model avia tion both local national levels try promote state-funded flying sites John Spalding incumbent Lanham MD During years service districts repre sentation Academys posture abilities have dramatically improved John has directly involved respons ible important changes sees done future has worked Executive Council improve ser vice response Academy members needs planning new future stance program rotating broaden ing districts workers has resulted bet ter visible representation Good active workers reflection leader se lects No district has better slate AMA workers Fourth Vote John Spalding continue work DISTRICT VI CANDIDATES Horrace D Cain Buffalo Grove IL Hor race D Cain resident District VI 10 years AMA member 25 years Contest Director 15 years served 3 years District VI RC Contest Coordinator Ive flown competitive events IHLG RC Pattern Pylon can talk event whatever may hundred fifteen trophies FF CL RC sit basement mention non-trophy wins long can remember Ive associated models airplanes served 12 years USAF have airline pilot last 11 years personal gratification winning competition no longer important future sport/hobby plan en joy long time come Now am tired apathy confusion indifference shown AMA Headquarters Im tired way onlycram down throats leadership Im tired type mem bership cases does fulfill needs Im tired volunteers use posi tion maintain elevated status Im tired rules procedures applicable years ago Im tired contest board members vote own desires rather districts majority rule no real reason allow trends continue As member Executive Council will utmost develop memberships tailored individual needs change AMA organization oriented individual service members enhance image minia ture aviation meaningful worthwhile sport establish programs entrench AMA within recreational agencies national lo cal development flying sites generally work make AMA members ganization As District VI Vice President rep resentative will ensure rules decisions will result majority District VI interested modelers will see modelers have piece action will listen try maintain attitude can rather attempt list countless rea sons something cannot done promise modelers AMA District VI fair representation Executive Council vote Horrace D Cain vote progressive management AMA executive level Glenn Lee incumbent Batavia ILGlenn has Vice-President District VI past six years Prior Associate Vice-President has served Control Line Contest Board has modeler life Contest Director Leader member years flies types airplanes including Indoor models Free Flight Control Line RC regularly competes Nationals FAI events As member AMA Executive Council usually votes against frivolous expensive projects DISTRICT VIII CANDIDATES John Embry Sulphur LA space has made available to tell little about myself am candi date District VIII Vice President First personal side am 36 years old have lived life District VIII am graduate chemical engineer Loui siana Technical University am currently Technical Superintendent Cities Service Petrochemical Complex Lake Charles Widowed seven years ago two daughters Donna age 13 Wendy age 11 make up family home first model Stombecker kit Black Widow built 1948 Plastic models available now particular model solid wood first powered model came 1951 A-i Firebaby powered Royal Spitfire 065 oil fields around Longview Kilgore Texas home time 1953 family moved Shreveport LA exposure RC began fly-away Trixter-Beam landed front yard several years RC occupied spare time money ever growing city soon enveloped nearby flying sites yet able drive distant fields interest switched Control Line Free Flight About time Shreveport Sky Demons club formed fortunate become charter member its officers still Junior AMA number 6838 issued period Lots Stunt Combat Rat Rac ing flying filled years Through RC held interest Working school hobby shop high school senior provided great opportuni ty expand participation college came along fortunate have under standing house mother allowed airplanes dormitories Marriage graduation becoming esatblished profession did slow things down awhile however ultimately provided means fly real ly wanted 1965 single channel given way multi-reed equipment 1967 multiproportional 1968 privileged participate forming AMA club Lake Area Radio Kontrol Society its 10 years existence have served elected office including two years President during perDecember1978 71 lad idea hosting Nats Lake Charles conceived Late 1972 phone calls letters AMA HQ begain building case Lake Charles close working relationship HQ officers soon developed 1974 Nats appointed serve Facilities Coordina tor Thus began association Nats Executive Committee am present ly de facto member 1975 again privileged fill Facilities Coordinator position Nats 1976 Dayton required local person position again able work Nats Executive Committee time equipment trouble shooter relationship renewed 1978 Nats During times have fortunate able attend four different Executive Council meetings guest Murry Frank As candidate District VIII office am obviously involved RC ever believe total exposure outlined above will permit comprehend rep resent problems phases modeling will endeavor elected cover district both personally through AVPs provide members fair equal voice AMAs affairs Thank consideration Bill Lee Missouri City TX Getting chance fill important job like VP district AMA something en counter day Im getting chance would like give job try background consists over 25 years modeling primary interests Control Line have active Leader member AMA past several years ac tive local club activities contest work am competition flier regularly traveling throughout district entering local compe tition am currently CL Racing Ad visory Committee am contributing editor Control Line Racing Mode/Av/ at/on am touch todays flying todays AMA needs Murry Frank current VP District VIII has chosen run re-election has nominated succeed him office VP district requires lot time work job performed adequately am sure district agree Murry has filled job very well over years respected mem bers AMA Executive Council recog nize amount effort will required VP district am prepared devote time effort represent AMA members district ask support election DISTRICT X CANDIDATES Jim Scarborough incumbent Redondo Beach CA am running second term Vice-President District X decision made automatically though am incumbent lot travel paper work associated position Travel Council Meetings cuts ones free time also entails time away work However after weighing negative aspects have de cided owe district AMA con tinue returning service service rendered past see fit return office other two years will bend over backwards justify faith person cannot change machinery am sure going try have received quite few inputs changes am attempting implement would appreciate support put ting X next name District X Betty Stream Long Beach CA believe have qualifications experience serve District X Vice President As active member AMA over 15 years part modeling family 29 have par ticipated aspects hobby Free Flight Control Line RC have served AMA Associate Vice President several years have attended Executive Council Meetings official proxy several occasions AVP several promise serve members Dis trict X faithfully fully asa member Executive Council serve members AMA furtherance hobbylsport aeromodeling Connecticut S Maine acttunetts Hampshire Rhode Inland ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Ansoojage Vice-Presideetn Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 High Street Old Town MC 04468 Charles H Learoyd PO Sot 428 West Groton MA 01472 Al Nonotnik 4 Benerly Place Norwalk CT 06850 George Parker 7 Paal Dr Lee MA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Boldac Drive Ledyard CT 08339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Aw Kircery MC 03904 Time now start thinking about Dis trict meeting 1979! Have offer western Massachusetts expect least two others Connecticut eastern Massachusetts Time also think about club needs AMA display piece can mall displays static shows organ ized meeting display need formative appealing display photos color model activity lighted back ground own pass-out literature great color piece Model Aviation should plan least two months ahead get list past experience should allow week delivery time should plan getting out very day after use So far District dis play has used seven times esti mated least 8000 people have seen have received literature table rests upon Time take look better insurance benefits 1979 result HQ effort provide better service go along dues increase Watch an nouncement membership renewal pack age sure vote presidential candidate choice Most District peo ple have met John Byrne Earl Witt have attended District meeting have tended other functions such WRAMS Show larger area meets Either will make great new AMA president Johnny Clemens hard act follow have seen lot positive views ward dues increase lately very much regret people unhappy about cant appeased unfortunate indeed ever option magazine first place Hopefully can provide enough good benefits can continue make Model v/at/on desir able fully justify increase Frankly am frightened about size some new RC planes item agenda Council Meeting Nov 4th Omaha Let hear Present insurance covers anything presently flyfor now some recent homeowners denial coverage cause aircraft clause trouble horizon Starting month am sending special news release appointed district officials along accurate address phone list ing will monthly letter better informed officers appointees tried get meeting work due area problems didnt work Perhaps ficers newsletter will work out better Any other inputs November 4th Council Meeting will gratefully received phone November 2nd never enough input LETS HEAR IT FROM YOU!! New Jerney S New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-Presidoot 36-29 213 Street Baysiole NY 11381 Associate Vice-Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Prank Oresch 9 Willow Ave Piscaoawuy NJ 08854 David Fifield 11 Lace Lane Bleora NY 12065 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emerson Ate Union NJ 07083 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies IJSAP/EIJROPC Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS Although meetings Executive Council usually held concluded same day generally Saturday next will TWO days duration November 4 5 site will Omaha Nebraska reason advanced extra day shot additional time will needed further consider long-range AMA planning program initiated special meetings last spring also found departure less traditional temporal norm strong impli cations 1979 Nats will held some Nebraska shall grant ed opportunity inspecting location Now before District lI-ersgo shock take good look map United States agree Nebraska just about centrally located can both longitudinally AND latitudinally Proponents Lake Charles center US correct use Mississippi divid ing line East West simply can ignore crazy LATITUDE Being Gulf puts WAAAY down Any way cheer up LOVE us Springfield Ohio IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE get real kick perusing Con test Calendar magazine month note more pro ceeds various meets being donated charitable under-privileged recipients gives inner glow realize 72 Model Aviation pursuit such model aviation pleasurable beneficial its devotees can also bring health happiness others tally detached hobby need ful help kind another Cases point found far apart geometric ally Augusta GA August 26 & 27 DIXIE FLYERS put show benefit Muscular Dystrophy Association Bridgeport CT same dates RADIO CONTROL CLUB OF CONNEC TICUT held its 6TH ANNUAL NORTHEAST RADIO CONTROL CHAMPIONSHIPS year purpose raising funds Boys Girls Clubs Bridgeport Inc Georgia bit too far reach did invade precincts neighboring District take Bridgeport meet wish compliment RCC CONN worthy efforts RHINEBECK RE-VISITED Another highly successful World War Jamboree has won its place annals modern aviation history annual mod elers treat presents pleasant aspects hard put consolidate brief descriptive statement es sence though affiar unique hence highly deserving mention combines good things beautiful upstate New York setting seasoned mosphere good fellowship abun dance fun entire family Though ba sically contest WW model aircraft weekend September 9 & 10 again featured Cole Palen Air Show full-scale Fokkers Jennies other vintage flying machines Jamboree particularly enjoyable year privileged judge Combat event afforded honor presenting AMA Award Excellence Mid-Hudson RC Society varied contributions model aviation over years including annual WW Jamborees Rhinebeck Clas sics featuring model aircraft Golden Era Aviation financial support other assistance FAI team efforts Club President Vance Sutton accepted award club graciously responded upon its behalf personal compliments great club Contest Director D J Amodeo job excellently performed GEORGEW DICKINSON thanks District II AMA member George Dickinson Somerville NJ join ing exclusive group AMA Life Mem bers George can now sport enviable AMA No L-50 too can acquire nice low number preceded letter L same time grace AMA treasury charitably contributing sum least $1000 Worth-y organization im pact such largesse may abated through handy time-honored device known time-payment installment plan Avantilll ROMANO GARABELLO MEMORIAL CON TEST 1978 contest growing popularity year held September 17 Floyd Bennett Field model aircraft flying site forms part Department Interiors Gateway National Recreation facility Brooklyn NY Much credit due Pennsylvania Avenue Radio Control Society its Contest Directorand President Lou Hollwitz well-managed largelyattended flying memorial memory good friend late Romano Garabello highly honored privilege afforded PARCS judging Pattern events Novice through Masters GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio sylvania S West Virgin III DISTRICT REPORT Den Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERaho Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Presidents Joe tiben 5192 Edenhurst Lynhursn OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St ViennaWV 26101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadombrook St David PA 19087 Edward Wissvr 1521 Summit St. McKeesportPA 15131 Have some feedback District folks question large models As know much increased interest very large RC airplanes has led questions surance coverage safety personal opinion large models perse un safe since size weight alone aspect safety have deeply issue safety flying small RPVs Remotely Piloted Vehicles military project has very difficult us resolve issue size weight As know safety combination things dealing human factors malfunction equipment nature flying object its impact speak lands unintention al manner have reports rather unsafe opera tions fun fly held Kentucky have also witnessed unsafe oper ations local club operations public gatherings Personally feel human element far important ingredi ent doesnt matter small light aircraft safety jeopardy flown over people things Secondly highly important craft its equip ment function normally failure again weget back human element Because dumb device cant fix itself strictly responsive human care gets Lastly look device itself As suming we can build maintain operate safely now something fails must deal consequences failure device fails damage creates responsive energy sys tem has weight mass velocity Velocity also problem self since imposes problem human re action time control people ground being able get out its way fails equation energy t/2 MV2 M weight divided gravitational constant important thing note increase weight have linear re lationship ie doubling weight doubles force Note however double veloci ty energy quadrupled since square velocity term So velocity im portant contribution energy damage cre ated impact might suggest simply put limit energy content complicates things because must now mea sure velocity beast order know whether complies safety cri teria really might difficult chore however stnce level flight velocity could trapped timed As matter interest offer quick example Typical Pattern Ship s top speed mphforce impact ft/lb Moister Airplane bs top speed 60 mph force impact ft/lb essence whole discussion boils down strong argument keeping flight velocity down promote safety well concentrating intensively human element letter Fred Fischer Trevose PA suggests system matic approach pool ideas industry modelers would used basis set voluntary regula tions think Fred has good point suggesting voluntary set rules could basically trial basis eventual regulations certainly right saying dont want leap half-baked set firm regulations suggestion item Council committee action may proper approach letter Al Schaeffer team man ager Reading PA Flying Dutchmen AMA Show Team Al reports team already completed 56 shows year Among week long Reading Air Show Berkshire Mall ninth year completed 26 hours 14 minutes East er Seals Foundation American Business Club Muscular Dystrophy Jerry Lewis Telethon radio TV shows month writeups magazines newspapers show team has existence 10 years Flying Dutchmen Aeromodelers Club has existence since 1936 club also has sanctioned Control Line show team Obviously club very public-service-minded congratulated good work about other clubs out Dis trict Ill Summations type very helpful reporting whats going too can easily receive little notoriety letting have kind information Delaware rict Colombia lanri 0 North Carolina IIVirginia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanham MD 20801 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Foreman 809 Pohite Rd Mechanicsvlle VA 23111 V Bill Helms 800 Tysola Road Charlotte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19809 John Preston 7012 Elnira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Russell Sandusky 1122 Plaza CirclvJoppa MD 21085 Paul Yacobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayenceville NC 28301 second annual District IV AMA meet ing came off planned larger attend ance varied programs Especially well received disserta tion Kirby Crawford Quarter Scale display aircraft beauty answered questions nearly day Both John Preston Howard Crispin made fine presentations holding interest crowd forum discussions types modeling matters Maynard Hill Kirby Crawford Bob Karisson lively very informative John Worth Executive Director AMA spoke briefly discussed questions December1978 73 floor awhile Fred Grigg Ron McNally Russ Sandusky attend ance answered questions crowd whole affair MCd very ably George Preston also acted CD Sundays delightful Fun Fly airstrip excellent site flying very good Bob Violett gave real show ducted fan power latest model A4 claims some fantastic efficiences now flight speeds backed him up As usual work done hardy group Virginians Chuck Joanne Fore man George Preston leading group Thanks lots good times us Lets see everybody make next year recently gave unusually thorough test HobbyPoxy-and-glass finishing system told about some columns back remember told you should try dust-free grain-free finish Using Hob byPoxys clear enamel mixed matt hard ener applied glass cloth entire aircraft filled cloth coat same switched white under coater matt hardener final filling sanding Well B25 lost power engine low pass last month ended up spin roof small shed further nose dive concrete impacts terrific broke off nose tips split tail covering aircraft came through repairable though force smash broke both Goldberg gears main nylon block tore engine nacelle aircraft repaired finished again Any other finishing cover ing system would have destroyedl difference between club Club newsletter Its cement holds group together puts organization big time new newsletter arrived week another club has become Club Fredericksburg VA Aeromasters MAC Talespins editor Charlie Rictors note first issue came today Good luck Bill Schultz President guys search new site Talespins will help Its voting time again time will easier new system will used Youve got some good choices make too So no excuses Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolina S Teenearee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeilI District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Associate Vice-Presidents John Bryson400CouncilCir PG Box 1355 Tupelo MS 38801 Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood Dr. Huntsville AL 35805 Richard Jackson 108 Thorolee St Charleston Hgts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Bunyan Dr Delray Beach FL 33444 Patrick Koehler 1592 Idlewood Oak Ct Atlanta GA 30319 Ed Moorman P0 Box 1643 Eglin AFB FL 32542 Lois Rodriguez C-iD 5th St Ext. Villa Rica Bayamon Puerto Rico 00619 John Workman 5321 Overton Road Nashville TN 37220 Pictured below Paul Miley flying FF Helicopter Birmingham other day may recall Paul won first event 76 Ohio Nats Pensacola June right behind friend Herbert Jordon another Hell buff Paul has always helped newcomers Free Flight spending hours schooling model aero dynamics learn art July gave Herschell Hunnicut Bill Mathews working FF Helicopter copy us went Lake Charles Nats last month ex cept Paul went instead Bham hospi tal chest pain came home week later lay dead done undetect ed cancer As buried interred him miniature internal combustion en gine possible model airplane use next world specific request Untimely can cellation exit premier Free Flighter Want see beautiful model Please no tice Indoor canard held Barbara Speedy Arthur Miami blimp hangar went down other day take some Dictures way little lady AMA HQ Miss Penny Witt important Public Relations division has asked report three clubs District V worked hard Muscular Dystrophy drive Penny said Middle Tennessee RC Club sent best report US Mr John Fore man President Also Dixie Flyers Birmingham Aero Modelers did well Thank clubs ny works buddy Larry Bolich up Washington PR understand Larry beats regularly poor employees fail perform DISTRICT V CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH month want meet hardest working clubs theentire district important Alabama Rocket City Radio Controllers Hunts ville year hosted 18th conse cutive RC Pattern meet serving Radio Control modelers splendid well-run contest 74 Model Aviation josusiio flail atiu riI 1 tne left above snap congratulating Robert Hodgdon has just won fun-fly Jerome newsletter editor AMA Associ ate VP Alabama doing nice job both proud Jerome Last year Butch Norckauer editor club newsletter Iictured above fine model Mr George Smith CDd big Pattern meet last year 1977 George gentleman PSterv 55r25 II pILLUr tOVOdI LIII 00 irripus L4IIL WIrI ners recent meets L R Al Clark 2nd Precision Greg Smith 1St JuniorTeam Jim Vanderzyl also 1st Junior Team years big annual Pattern meet Rusty Foster Steve Kehres Doug Wester friendly visitor Bob Speers Dick Johnston last three pictures taken July club meeting could show RCRC members Much thanks AMA AVP Jerome Hall supplying information best wishes entire Huntsville club now future unselfish hard work serving RC community 1972 hosted Masters Contest recall Want see YOUR club featured Send information well get Illinois ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 619 Mandrake Batavia 1160510 Associate Vice-Presidents David S Ahlberg 734 Acadia Rd. Valparaiso IN 46383 Roger Geers RR 5 Qaincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stunely Lane Springfield IL 62704 Frank L Hughes 709 NE 44th St Kansas City MO 64116 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40504 Robert 6 Stagner 1638 Seifert Dr Poplar Bluff MD 63901 Phillip Sullinan 3021 Spring Valley Ct Anderson IN 46011 Award Excellence new AMA shirt patch available called Award Excellence patch can worn members chartered clubs have approved District Vice President being outstanding AMA club approval should clubs have shown outstanding service dedication its members AMA public other worthwhile modeling endeavor patch fairly large oval featuring red white blue AMA logo large golden E center lettering says Award Excellence AMA Club Academy Model Aeronautics Forms recommendation avail able AMA HQ think club worthy such club members feel like adding another patch shirt jacket fill out send dont think should decrease status such award Im going approve unless list some darn good reasons should Talk over club meet Ings Most Control Line fliers area have attended Bill Allens contests Labor Day weekend Aero Challenge Muscu lar Dystrophy event has grown year year 137 contestants entered 291 events came 12 states Canada England Bill turned over $1297 Muscular Dystrophy contest Linus Boehie Secretary Mineral Area RC Society Bonne Terre MO sent letter photos modeling booth set up Washington County Fair Potosi MO St Francois County Fair near Farmington MO Several thousand people visited fairs people saw RC models first time booth successful has aided clubs ef forts get flying field new state park photo turns out shows Linus hncsnh Iowa etan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Avenue Mascot iso IA 52761 Associate Vice-Presidento James 0 Clark RR 3 Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Tim Price 11287 Saur Sterling Heights Ml 48078 Win Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Trail Sr Joseph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Howard Wayne 1706 7th St NE Rochester MN 55901 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romalut Ml 48174 should reading just prior next Council meeting Omaha NE November 4 5 time writing have still received approximately 60% response Michigan redistricting issue dont feel can make honest proposal issue Council thing apparent re sponses far CONTEST COOR DINATION confirmed Associ ate Vice Presidents Michigan conver sations very difficult contest coordi nator job needs help communication read Vince Man kowskis column District IX August 1978 issue put very well should read As result response will pro pose add another contest coordinator District VII Michigan Control Line contests should help relieve Wes Slack doing both CL RC giving him time work RC coordination prob lems So will need volunteer rec ommendation CL Contest Coordinator would have liked have put some pictures month some contests around District VII didnt get clubs Next month hope have some Suds City other areas should getting have re newal form election ballot now Re member can VOTE renewing never renew can vote election NOW District VII can vote president AMA have two choicesJohn Byrne VP District II Earl Witt Secretary/Treasurer Please vote way will have right complain about results dont vote should complain month get about 40 newsletters have articles complaining about poor support club members seems same few members work clubs fair rest group dont hesitate get SUPPORT YOUR CLUB will support AMA rather short report month have busy has diffi cult keep up Im sure have did get Cedar Rapids air show very poor day too spectators did manage col lect $8000 Muscular Dystrophy went Iowa City Soaring meet fly radio went dead morning contest beautiful site pretty fair turnout Lots nice prizes superb fliers Arkansas siana Meico alioma t VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Anerill 9117 La Barranea NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 623 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave Dr N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Teeny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 No contest season year did end Labor Day contests Dallas Benbrook what saw successful great contests Glad see hope see other contests held year November 4-5 next Council meeting meet Omaha Nebraska Omaha Seems possible Nats site Lin coln Glad see some members doing something about Nats sites Want December1978 75 L-R Jim Burns club vice-president Lyle Davis Don Peck Robert Hodgdon again Gene Hunter Linca up pose ror LuCK ocam ano son son front almost shown Also Bill McBride club secy/treas Ron West Ed Slayton Melvin Bowser David Kehres Gene Hornbuckle [CO UWit 4 SAUU UOiUii5 put annual AAA Control Line contest yesterday middle September day started out nice deluge rain hit middle afternoon Wiped us out Maybe should say washed us out Dont forget voteforyour AMA leaders backyard Come up site suitable will held backyard Along line thing failed get done Council getting AMA purchase property backed move buy 1-lutchinson until fell through would nice property terest possible Nats sites around coun try property owner has stronger vote comes use site involved property could used thingsmu seum headquarters warehouse etc need storage space records Nats FAK storage issue should out before close election date November 25 ballot must HQ count have problems write HQ write talked John Clemens agrees mecast bal lot let us know appreciated hav ing served should get renewal notice ballot October Use both Several people have asked advice election best response nominated John Byrne President Bill Lee Dis trict VIII VP have changed mind am both asked Bill give bit column idea being Vice President district something prepared handle Murry approached back January Sure have active AMA af fairs over past few years Yes have visible least involved Control Line aspect hobby idea putting myself out front asking people VOTE idea really set back heels its grows grows grows l really become convinced own mind DO want position Some experience might inter est am 36 years old married two great kids have flying model airplanes over 25 years lapse being girls cars-college years acquired wife college degree University Colora job would support fam ily hobby have active com petitor during entire flying career Leader Member AMA about past five years travel around district regular ly entering local contests have directed contests Houston area have served Control Line Racing Event Director 75 Nats recently Control Line Category Director last Nats Lake Charles am active member CL Racing Advisory Committee am currently contributing editor Con trol Line Racingfor Mode/Aviation Representing district VP means course representing ALL people ALL interests just aspect hobby primary interests Control Line feel can truly represent district AMA areas communi cation necessary adequately repre sent special interest group communica tion am prepared support very large geographical district no person can cover himself AMA allows VP have Associate VPs help communication would use tool its fullest advantage addition would expand regular travels around district competition reasons include much time communication possible coupled excellent Houston-area clubs providing input would make very good representation AMA business Murry nominated succeed him fice VP District VIII itself honor Murry highly re spected members AMAs Executive Council have him feel could carCslorado as S Nebraska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankewski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue NE 68005 Associate Vice-Peosideerts Charles Brunnon 2220 Mariposa Blvd Casper WY 82001 Gerald Deneau 8464 S Andes Place Aurora CO 80010 Paul Kegel 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 Oscar Olson Oi 11 Maple Omaha NE 68104 Jim OReilly 4700 N Battin Wichita KS 67220 Jim Rickects SlOS Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 FM Skylarks time time send along newspaper clippings copies promotional material get excellent cov erage Fargo ND area means Skylarks work Other clubs have chance see clippings pick up few ideas things have tendency grow Keep sending Fargo latest letter Chuck Brannon AVP Casper WY reports unusually high temperatures summer have inhibited flying somewhat Temperatures 92 97 darees still uncommonly common dur ry something approaching level expertise very special compliment would like try fill quite large shoes VP people district want try feel can job would ask take time return ballot received give support Dues Increase AMA activities events programs issues concerns encompassing AMA dues location Nats rule book regretably election officers does carry same impact yearly dues simple fact issue member must respond some writ ing check painful experience best increase dues putting mild ly major step fostering greater interest AMA affairs Copies letters district VPs Acad emy HQ concerning dues increase have widely circulated number diverse viewpoints have expressed Surprising some number dissenting opinions does surpass number letters accept reasoning behind dues crease Most people seem realize has six years since last dues increase Fig ured year-to-year basis yearly per centage increase very small less 8% per year bad figure compared last six years cost living increase underlying tone negative re sponses has too much too fast Ex cept small minority objection dues increase itself meted out Perhaps increase last year ease way would have better some year Academy will end its fi nancial year red financial reserve would have flat broke last year Executive Council could justify increase membership dues large financial reserve Now end 1978 financial reserve practical purposes non-existent AMA membership has right receive continuously improving member services efficient rule book better insurance coverage increased charter club benefits fre quency acquisitions films quality publications fact services improvements cost money fact nation wide inflation coupled tremendous increases insurance premiums has necessi tated dues increase problem much dues increase last year would still need rear too courtesy insurance company healthy increase dues year healthy operate million dollar operation break-even budget year sur plus funds generated early going last dues increase five six years ago along interest generated funds provided AMA enough finance membership programs prolonged time increase needed Will AMA have financial reserve building up result 1979 increase Yes will working inflexible breakeven budget insurance increases $150 per member presented opportunity acquire permanent site AMA headquarters/museum unfore 76 Model Aviation unshields used bY Lesper bunch keep thin ala,trnnigss ennL tRrsannnn nhntni OUflUing L-fl JimIUflU tU LIn5E Idiom Williams Std & 2-mtr Chuck Bra nnon Std & 2-mtr Kneeling Chad Brannon Jr Std & Scale dines Brannon ohoto Two ofChucks photos LSF meet Denver last August third photo Omaha field sometime 60s Someone doing outside loops wires reached out grabbed model Can anyone put date names seen expense arises should have finan cial ability cope reserve funds interest accumulated meant overcome problems Also interest financial reserve time has low compared other orgnizations simi lar size Hopefully reserve will allow us another few years warning before increase will again become necessary Customarily whenever cost goes up services AMAs insurance property damage currently carries $250 deductible hope AMA will pick up first $250 making coverage complete $5 charge charter clubs additional insured status flying site property owners also being reviewed intent doing away fee also several other changes being studied soon come feasible will reported pet project vigorous film program films will pro duced can used clubs ac quisition flying sites Also could clude dues renewal form question naire current AMA issues statement accomplishments Academy ma jor areas concern Membership input needs stimulated such questionnaire might help questionnaire/statement form something can have 1980 enough people feel worthwhile Perhaps form included charter club renewal pack could also used Let know feel dues increase subject debate no wins Certainly after col umn out will still take exception Forty-eight cents week however still seems heck bargain na tional international representation finest magazines available surance competition licenses other benefits membership Academy Model Aeronautics Arizona fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armaur Lane Redando Beach CA 90278 Associate Visa-Presidoots Robert Barnes 98-1080 Komo Mai Drivo Aiea I-lI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 Wont Sham Fresno CA 93711 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rn 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Berty Scream 3723 Snowdon Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marcos CA 92089 Quite few concerned modelers have writ ten HQ expressing fears e models have gotten out hand wonder about insur ance coverage monsters Several have written excellent proposals regarding means limiting size/weight behemoths want assure now models legal Regardless size weight power long models flown accordance AMA safety code covered insurance case didnt know safety code located back rule book believe some confusion over legality models exists because rule book limits engine size well below 1 cu bic inch rule book covers competi tion models large models sport models obviously eligible en try sanctioned contest next meeting Executive Coun cil scheduled first weekend No vember important items agenda some form regulation large models need guidance suggestions solicited welcome Fortunately mentioned earlier some modelers have taken initiative sent suggestions AMA portable display have move again Cordova Model Mas ters have requested extremely large show theyre putting moves Lancaster Antelope Valley Tailwinds will use 3rd Annual Hitachi RC Contest month later want use Edwards AFB show weekend 11 12 November club has need nifty display drop line Ill set up Remember costs nothing another part AMA membership August busy month tended couple club meetings went Nationals First meeting sat Camarillo Flying Circus presided over President Nick Johnen Like lot other clubs have problem locating flying site joy club night feel have located site river bank centrally located expecting final approval momentarily unlike some clubs intend allow modeler use site proviso modeler must AMA member No license no fly will cater Sunday fun flier long has insurance coverage feel sport flier drops out AMA because $2500 dues contin ues fly adequate coverage could spoil showed film Fun Lifetime film about trade shows featured Californias MACS Show also attended San Fernando Valley Silent Flyers club meeting meeting ably presided over noted Barbara Henon has made mark Soaring fraternity night attended club happened have auction baked goods raise money treasury catch items prepared modeler wife Well can take word guys bake good build fly Yes several noted fliers club look little heavier could got caught up bidding ended up buying ex-Free Flighter Jerry Krainocks cherry pie good ate whole thing saw Ed Slobod meeting Some old tim ers might remember him Thermal Thumbers late 40s filled club latest AMA bus iness fielded questions best ability financial matters Dave Peltz member club excellent review critical AMAs financial responsibility excellent mean flip charts com plete bar graphs comparisons ever misconceptions some areas pointed out attempted clarify intends present analysis HQ various magazines publication hope allows AMA proofread com ment before published Knowing Dave will excellent job report REMEMBER TO VOTEI THERMALS Alaska o ana on inatan XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-Presideot 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Ansociate Vice-Presidents Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocatello 1083201 Simon Oreose Rn 1 Box 48 Boadviem MT 59015 Claronce C Haught Hr 5 Box 16 Coeur dAleno 1083814 Ed McColloush 53 SE 81 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Recin 26808 Donor Court Kenn WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Street Redmond WA 98052 Recently letter came door Southern California transplant Daniel F Moore lives 72593 London Road Cottage Grove OR 97424 has recently moved Cottage Grove flies RC Sailplanes has unable find club area interested forming Dan iel has information about two flying sites area could very useful club Anyone interested should contact Mr Moore address above Nats great success again Free Flight events went off well weather cooperated quite well Mother Nature gave us rain shower day variable winds other days Attendance lower previous years lot people entering events may have balanced Out As previous years lots people helped year list gets longer year would like list directed events Frank Parmenter Friendswood TX Joe Guylas VanWert OH Steve Geraghty San Jose CA Phil Sullivan Anderson IN Bert Pond Longmeadow MA Richard Covalt Anderson IN Bob Isaacks Houston TX Gene Simpson Houston TX Terry Rimert Baldwin FL Sandy Frank Wichita Falls TX Casey Hornbeck Dallas TX Murry Frank Wichita Falls TX others could have done toiled hot sun day after day much relief Among Joan Guylas two young sters Jeff Jan Anne Whitson Char lene Lusich helped us days did Duke Donnavan helped us several times really needed help Unfortunately did get names sun time have dulled memory Indoor something else year to appreciate site magnificent people run build ing absolutely best want find out good place really will have talk Indoor fliers spectators both days Indoor Some families brought lunches etc set up camp bleachers could spend day fantastic see models fly have spectators clap cheer something happened took fancy Besides listed above helped us Indoor CharlesAlba Charles Staton Frank Carney Bob Lake helped us needed no way adequately thank helped year am very proud see Academy work through give themselves help rest us Thank us Mother Nature has way putting us December1978 77 Annual contest third week August Four last five years WMC Annual has cold rainy windy What have suggestion group Lets swap meets beat Mother Nature Misery August Annual February JUN IO FLIGHT f EDWHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 TRY TETHER CONTEST FLYING Pierre La Dat has described us tether contest flying little models powered 020 Tee Dee Pee Wee gas engines Take gander cute little Filly Loo Bird plans printed half-size actual wing span being 12 tether flying models have wires com ing out right wing tips order have racers fly clockwise circles guide wires 10 long center line fuselage Landing gears have two wheels promote interesting models required have cockpit canopy certainly sounds like real fun event models simple quick build Construction can built-up solid allbalsa recommended Wings stabilizers piece Filly Loo Bird extend through slots body Pierre says construction would simpler flying surfaces mounted flush top body reminding us keep thrust line wing stab settings 0-0-0 Airfoils dont have symmetrical recommend ed dont create too much lift Pierre confirms bet event al lows entrants plenty opportunity experi ment planform layouts degree fanciness Some guys says building scale models same rules couple have tried rubber powered models too Naturally model has have very distinctive name s big part fun Pierre explains Filly Loo Bird named after exotic tropical bird flies very very fast ever smaller circles Nice going Pierre lets hear about CL POSTAL ENDS OCT31 Come Lets get flights Academys second Control Line postal con test modelers 16 years old less entries must received end No vember Okay lets fly JUNIOR FUGHT WORKSHOP Gosh well football season better get schools winter door building/flying program underway recommendations going draw experiences Fairwood Fly ers Berea Ohio fall Dan OMalley forms new club sixth grade class Fairwood School year kids ginners start indoor hand-launched gliders rubber powered models During winter hold contests build advanced models use gym try try better flights getting three four five minutes long During spring turn outdoor models Fairwood Flyers Model Airplane Club selects its own officers silkscreens T-shirts holds local contest prizes outsiders fly contests nearby towns mem bers purchase own kits have 25c weekly dues cover additional needed sup plies great extent have depended Micro-X EZB Simplex Glider kits recommend too basis program Gerald Skrjanc runs Micro-X Box 1063 Lorain Ohio 44055 Send him $100 cover cost catalog information indoor wood selection worth cost also suggest send SOc Jim Noonan Old Timer Models Box 18002 Milwaukee WI 53218 catalog supplies suggest club records kept AMA event category think important keep records kit magazine etc design flown OMalley practically whole sixth grade club believe leaders will find too should some basis re strict membership about 10 balance should put waiting list ready join original member loses interestorbecomes disturbing element Also recommended achievement rat ings Cadet rating could given se lection Pilot one-minute rubber pow ered flight Ace five minutes could course ratings requirements including Glider club pro gram assistance group has built before course recommend AMAs Cub can obtained AMA HQ bulk dis count Low ceilinged gyms best places fast flying Cubs however program must advance quickly beyond skip altogether group has experience next step model continuing prob lem especially since no good next step door kit exists might try Peck ROG prefer larger slower model easier adjust Fairwood Flyers go right Micro-X EZB very sizeable jump does require experienced teacher guidance Shortly will present interim model called Fun City Flyer bigger Easy B smaller Pennyplane believe good step direction advanced indoor endurance flying hope able get winter indoor program started Let hear about WINTER INDOOR POSTAL SCHEDULED Indoor postal contests appear fitting best school model building/flying pro grams AMA planning seasons January/February/March Youve got able include contest schedule somewhere Hand-Launched Stick HandLaunched Glider events will again agenda rules will published up coming issue can write Ed Whitten copy last years rules will again cover flying big coming up Make part wintertime indoor school building flying program Thats month gang Lets get winter programs rolling lying LXUE2AAT PLANS ASS HALF SIZE 1/2 eheelo bend wire Cochor mire Olot bottom oi, 6 er linenylon reioforcem.t 1/8 plywood 78 Model Aviation place time time Sometimes gets ridiculous however Consider Misery meet put Start-O-Bats Three four years weather has warm sunny February meet held Al ternatively Wiltamette Modelers have an
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seven 72 MHz channels Both frequency bands AMA PETITION TO FCC ASKS increasingly subject interference FOR 30 RC FREQUENCIES Following year intensive effort AMA Frequency Committee has developed broadbased proposal Federal Communications Commission covering anticipated RC frequency needs now through 1990 effort has involved coordination RC industry model car boat organizations model groups other countries basic draft AMAs proposal published circulated industry other interests final version submitted FCC may slightly different ex pected have major revisions since much preliminary coordination other groups already accomplished past experience hoped FCC action will forthcoming before end 1979 typically takes about year petitions go through governmental rules change process process begins AMA will advise RCers can respond FCC sup port petition meantime should appreciated considerable amount AMA volunteer headquarters time went developing proposal involving much legal counseling discussions FCC officials Its complicated process requires de pends upon AMA national association bring together inputs resources available present composite petition embracing interests text AMA proposal follows included however due limited space attachments will sub mitted FCC support various points made proposal Academy Model Aeronautics Inc hereby requests Federal Communications Commission allocate additional frequencies use remote control models period concern present 1978 1990 Commission past has fa shioned its modeler frequency allocations response crisis requests part AMA effort part AMA Commission fashion long-range enduring resolution modeler frequency requirement would take account both partial frequency relief previously accorded response ad hoc crisis requests continuing growth RC model acti vities present petition seeks remedy situation effect long-range solu tion modeler frequency requirement present proposed picture concern ing frequency allocation model planes cars graphically illustrated Figs 1 2 addition should noted pe tition proposes allow use narrow band FM RC frequencies self offers means provide chan nels less space order permit further expansion accommodate continued growth activity support petition following offered 1 AMA governing body model aircraft activities United States Its membership has doubled past six years mid-1978 71000 approximately 75% regularly fly radio controlled model aircraft under licenses issued Commission Furthermore United States representative Federation Aeronautique Internationale FAI Aca demy concerned radio control RC activities worldwide well within United States should also noted approximately 10% over 5000 oftheAMAs membership composed youngsters below age 19 above FCCs minimum age requirement 12 years Radio Control Service 2 RC activities began 1930s have grown recognized sport es timated 250000 modelers United States use approximately half million transmitters control model planes boats cars radio An industry annual sales volume over $200 million per year has developed supply electronics kits related accessories RC modelers elec tronics part industry has pioneered refined RC equipment has copied throughout world Because operation RC models necessity limited short range line-of-sight circumstances low power ie watt less transmissions have pro ven quite adequate absence interfer ence Hence interference other radio ser vices RC transmitters has essential ly zero no known complaints FCC based RC operations verified supporting letter February 3 1978 Chief Commissions Field Op erations Bureau 3 At present time virtually RC ac tivities conducted under license Commission Radio Control RC Ser vice formerly Class C Citizens Radio Ser vice RC Service licensees permit ted operate six 27 MHz channels 27 MHz Operations 4 Five six channels available 27 MHz band interleaved Citizens Band CB Radio Service formerly Class D Citizens Radio Service remaining channel shared CB operations lat ter generally operating higher power mak ing channel useless RC operations previous filings AMA has advised Commission numerous instances licensees CB service have partici pated shooting down model aircraft flight intentionally transmitting RC channel used modelers violation Commissions Rules using such strong signals adjacent channels low power signals RC transmitters generally neighborhood several hun dred milliwatts overcome adjacent channel signal resulting loss model air craft cases well documented pre vious filings Commission support statements paragraph documents attached provide emphasis concerning safety economic factors caused RC interference problems RC interference situation far serious associ ated communications tend annoying damaging physically injurious 5 The 27 MHz band birthplace RC operations countries have allo cated 27 MHz channels RC operations cause pioneering efforts US model ers band Since 27 MHz band used international model aircraft meets suitable operating rights portion spectrum importance model aircraft fraternity should pre served 6 Nevertheless AMA believes illegal CB operations will eventually drive RC activities away 27 MHz band alternate frequencies will have found Furthermore other countries ginning move away 27 MHz band frequencies due interference problems sim ilar experienced country 7 The potentialand major popu lation areas de factoloss 27 MHz frequencies has chief stimulant search new RC frequencies Interfer ence CB operations RC models given serious consideration FCC Docket 20120 Commission noted its Report Order 60 FCC 2d 762 38 RR 2d 97 1976 believe eventually alternate fre quencies must found supplant pre 64 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice- Presidents L RADIO CONTROL R/C SERVICEFREQUENCY ALLOCATIONS FOR MODEL PLANES CARS BOATS Fig 1 PRESENT 1978 l RIC Channels RC Channels 1 shared IIIII 40 CB Channe Government Non-Government 30 7 AC Channels lAll Shared IiiI 78 Govt & Busineam Channels TV- Channels 24 5054 Amateur Band 26980-27410 MHz F II 72-76 MHz Fig 2 PROPOSED 1979-1990 l R/C Channels ess exclusive shared Includes Present Plus Additional Shown Dashed Lines 11 RCChannels II11111111 liii111111 40 CB Ch Government end Non-Govemment 42 50 Amateur Band 17 AC Channels liii TV-Channels 2-4 54 11111 11111 78 Govt & Businesa Channels TV Channela 5 6 88 90 MHz II 72-76 MI-lz sent 27 MHz Class C Allocation because increasing problems interference Class D users Class C radio control opera tions Emphasis added AMA 8 Since 1976 use 27 MHz radio control has steadily diminishing Most manufacturers have ceased production 27 MHz RC equipment service existing equipment becoming difficult obtain parts country CB interference has resulted abandoment 27 MHz RC RC operation has continued 27 MHz users now model boat car opera tors relatively few use such equipment model aircraft since safety problems latter serious Thus obvious 27 MHz least model aircraft rapidly fading area activity 72-76 MHz Operations 9 Because problems 27 MHz frequencies discussed above AMA petitioned Commission grant ed access five frequencies 72 MHz band 1966 two additional 72 MHz frequen des added 1971 72 MHz assign ments located between TV channels 4 5 available shared basis operational fixed stations other radio ser vices such industrial land transporta tion users operating band Four fre quencies available control model aircraft remaining three available use modeler including operating model cars boats 10 The 72 MHz assignments ex clusive RC allocations since seven RC frequencies avilable operational fixed stations other radio servicesoperational fixed stations may operate trans mitter output powers up 300 watts sharp contrast several hundred milli watt power level generally employed aircraft modelers F urthermore mod elers have no recourse interference develops since FCC rules provide RC use 72 MHz channels secondary operational fixed uses 11 In areas RC sharing fixed stations no problem larger urbanized areas industrial other li censees turning use 72-76 MI-lz fre quencies point-to-point operations Addi tionally licensees Manufacturers Spe cial Industrial Railroad Radio Services may use 72 MHz frequencies low power mobile telemetry remote control systems 12 The increased land mobile service use 72-76 MHz frequencies makes sharing band modelers difficult impossible some cases some cities such Houston Texas Tampa Florida few seven 72 MHz RC channels theo retically available may used due high power operational fixed sharing apparent new trend caused recent FCC allocations Although exclusive frequencies far desirable such exclusive allocations requested possible modelers have no objection sharing frequencies other like radio users Indeed use radio creasing rate makes extremely dif ficult particular group acquire retain exclusive frequencies lower fre quency ranges However sharing tolerable must among groups having com patible operations power levels used licensees same order magnitude modelers would willing share other radio users 53 MHz Operations 13 Some modelers also licensed radio amateurs use Amateur frequencies 53 MHz band model control activities recent survey American Radio Relay League showed 3% amateurs engage RC activities Projected current total 328000 Amateur Radio Service licensees 10000 amateurs may operate RC equipment 10000 course use 53 MHz equipment may also hold RC license may prefer conduct RC operations 72 MHz channel However 53 MHz users represent technically oriented modelers Amateur license has uses beyond radio control Most modelers wish devote time study Morse code radio theory order obtain Amateur license subjects necessary pursuit basic activityradio control models requires full attention Thus requirements Amateur license based specialized skill area modeler has no direct interest have held down number RC enthusiasts operating 53 MHz frequencies small fraction total Need Additional Frequencies 14 The shared nature frequencies available modelers couple illegal use of prime RC frequencies CB operators have combined cause severe problems modelers pursue activity legal manner interfer ence problem has particularly severe larger regional national international meets attract thousands spectators competitors larger meets involve up 300 RC entries must carefully organized two contestants transmitting same frequency same timean incredibly difficult task small number frequencies now available especially large percentage frequencies cannot used because local interference whether intentional unintentional Virtually model aircraft equipment op erates single frequency possible quickly change conflicting fre quency Severe interference given channel does just inconvenience fliers equipped channelthey can participate can incredibly continued page 66 December1978 65 20 MHz 5 RC Channels TV Channels 5 6 88I 90MHz 20 MHz F 30 26960-27410 MHz CANDIDATES FOR 1919-80 AMA PRESIDENT John Byrne Bayside NY Lets face share common conviction apathy part AMA membership ever-in creasing problem demands im mediate solution case point last presidential election total number Votes cast mere 8777 out aggre gate membership over 60000 phe nomenon apparently due lack mu tual understanding respect between AMA membership charged its management order remedy situa tion extensive exchange ideas principles needed must come improved lines communication Specifical ly WATS line should established giving members direct access people Head quarters effective Know AMA pro gram should instituted eliminate mis understanding between membership man agement special department Headquar ters could created deal strictly fly ing site problems dissemination practi cal information area AMA members public relations effort could broadened include local membership thereby serving individual club needs perhaps important member could allowed vote referendum major issues just some ways would attempt bring membership little closer Headquar ters AMA has grown enormously since its ginning Ive part growth fact belonged Airplane Model League America forerunner AMA participated Nats dur ing late 20s early 30s Throughout 55 years designing building flying model aircraft have member num erous model airplane clubs including Fred erick Model Aero Club founded Queens NY Prop-Spinners Screamin Demons Long Island Inc coun sel incorporated Long Island Radio Control Society Inc LIRCS incorporated named both SDLI LIRCS served numerous terms both president board chairman during time created named LIRCS newsletter Low Passes made honorary member Blue Angels R/C Club later years incorporated served first president board chairman Radio Control Association Greater New York Inc federation RC clubs metropolitan area AMA District II association dedicated improving lot fliers model airplanes ac complished much obtaining preserving flying sites member clubs ieFloyd Ben nett Field Great Kills National Recrea tion Area assisted FAA-AMA lution serious flight-operational problems involving model full-scale aircraft con gested areas Additionally association created favorable public image mod elers culminating MAD Model Avia tion Day officially proclaimed may New York City shows year since 1975 have developed named managed shows held Rockefeller Center NY feature large static display contest RC helicopters Control Line aircraft iceskating rink Beyond should probably know have written periodicals such continued page 70 Earl Witt Cfiambersburg PA having extensive experience organizational admin istration AMA management feels candidates can promise moon get off ground unless recog nize capabilities presidential office believes although may want such things flying sites RC fre quencies president himself cannot get What president can what Earl wants bringing responsible experienced administration lead AMA accomplishing goals want Ear feels president can should aim toward accomplishing following Stimulate interaction active participation between members AMA administra tors through such means Presidents Column AMAs magazine Support work specialized organizations NS RCA N FFS LSF PAMPA etc professional sources input toward goals AMA fluence establishment firm goals AMAs long-range planning Work de partments committees financial re sponsibility promote cooperation devel opment workable budget upon ap proval operate within budget Appoint chairmen committees outline pur poses duties maintain active working re lationships keeping fully formed conditions operations AMA monitoring progress Continually review AMA organizational structure policies insure management struc ture responsive memberships goals Act spokesman AMA representing Academy promoting closer relationships industry government agencies furthering common goals interests Earl can achieve such presidential admin istration due past experience edu cation employment career execu tive city management-type engineering managing annual budget $10 million staff 260 has held elected appointed public offices community city management receiving awards man agement efficiency model aviation Earl has lifetime experience having won first award 1926 has competi tion flier categories modeling now sports flier AMA Earl has active key worker over 32 years has worked 31 Nationals three interna tional meets remaining mem ber original Nationals Executive Com mittee has 14 years experience AMA Executive Council including years phenomenal growth membership tripled its present 70000 plus members During 10 years nationally elected Secretary-Treasurer AMA has pro gressed organization red operation annual budget nearly $1 million recognition service has received awards including AMA Fel lowship Distinguished Service Award purely practical standpoint Earl can work closely Headquarters being 100 miles away can afford time expense demanded presidency has considerable experience public speaking will give AMA dignified representation 1976-77 Secretary-Treasurer ad vocated Council moderate dues increase avoid red budget continued page 70 FCC PETITION Cont page 65 frustrating modeler may have traveled East Coast California national championship find single channel unusable due interference 15 real problem simply enough usable RC channels available satisfactorily accommodate activity fact reasons existing channels cannot used time except rare situations Because has determinedafter consider able study user groupsthat total num ber frequencies handle long term need modeler fraternity next 10 15 years judged 30 would include seven 72 MHz frequencies now available based several factors Enough contests have successfully used 17 channels recent years combining 12 RC Service channels several 53 MHz Amateur band demonstrate situations channels could utilized Conversely fact competition private model operating activity being severly limited lack enough usable channels b channels can actually used necessary since past experience has shown some allocated RC channels can used some areas due local inter ference problems As has noted en tire 27 MHz RC band useless areas due illegal sharing CBers Likewise availability channels aggravated areas legal shared use 72 MHz fre quencies high power allocations render low power operation unsafe Thus unless channels can made truly exclusive ba sisthe preferred situation RCmore channels needed sharing situations would case lesser number exclusive assignments c Based steady growth number RC participants over past 10 years no signs diminishing except terference problems prevent rapid expansion channels neededsimply accommodate growth factor Since last channel allocations 1971 increase RC activity has least 100% indi cated increase AMA members re porting over past six years en gage RC flying Thus 12 RC channels satisfactory 1971 least again needed now AMAs membership has doubled since time Also other RC model activitiesboats cars have doubled during same per iod doubling current number RC channels plus existing amateur frequen cies would therefore unreasonably net result would still utilization per channel existed 1971 d There growing trend toward creasing number flying sites being estab lished very often near other such sites Thus need accommodate groups oper ating within interference range other enough frequencies available interfer ence can avoided agreements between adjacent groups use different sets fre quencies manner increased number RC channels would relieve another major problem facing modelers need operating sites Given present frequency availability modelers must safety op erations limit site locations separat continued page 69 66 Model Aviation ** ** ** ** ** ** -I2 ** -r ** I ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 IT IS YOUR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTI Constitution United States America guarantees us pursuit happiness Ive discovered have catch ourselves Tip May suggest aeromodeling pleasant LET EM CRITICIZE Believe smile someone calls incompetent idiot fact nothing would rather incom petent being idiot! SO HELP METHE TRUTH restaurant up Greenville Avenue store went broke closed up bunch junk trash accumulated around location city finally issued order clean up grounds astonished up driving way bank clean-up crew threetossing junk trash up roof build ing What world! OVERHEARD AT THE NATS Honey winning isnt everything heck think timed flight MURPHYS LAW STRIKES AMA just received copy letter apolo gy sent AMAs Executive Director JOHN WORTH President LARKS RC Club Lake Charles letter mentioned mistake made caption under picture appeared head Presidents Corner column last months magazine plaque being awarded photo NED BARNES himself super trouble-shooting efforts years Nats instead whole LARKS club mentioned BARNES president LARKS knew better probably result some stupid 3 AM typing trying meet deadline ANYHOW John Worth made apologies via nicely written letter addressed MR BOB HINCH President LARKS Well Murphy damn-fool law wasnt finished AMA yet because letter should have addressed BO HINCH Bob HINCH Sorry Bo darnit! Id send copy MURPHY wed get address wrong sure ELECTION TIMEPROMISES FILLED election AMA top officers com ing up very interested finding copy letter promises qualifications candidate 1966 candidate offer ing himself consideration AMA Presi dent candidate wasJOHNNY CLEMENS looking over promises am happy assure promises have shown might well said represent past present future leadership AMA Johnny Clemens center current AMA President will leaving office end 1978 has served several terms Flanking Johnny candidates AMA President 197980 left Earl Witt currently AMA Secretary-Treasurer right John Byrne currently AMA Dis trict II Vice-President campaign statements opposite page met wasnt really easy might sound because run office three times before made Looking back wondering ran three times answer pretty simple saw things needed changing AMA grow serve better ever truly demo cratic membership-owned organization also realized AMA belonged ME much other member improvement would come WE decided should IT IS STILL THAT WAY WE members own AMA responsibility decide what AMA will whether will serve us well us has moral obligation yond just paying dues enjoying bene fits membership have obligation help aim AMA making sure has good leadership through electing officers will get job done Choice elected offi cers becomes important realize elected leaders will ap pointing remainder AMAs guiding ficers HOW TO VOTE! About time magazine appears AMAs membership renewal notices VOT ING BALLOTS will mail formation candidates will printed Model Aviation magazine well ballot Find out can about candi dates VOTE AND REMEMBER voting popularity contest action choose best leader same cold bus iness-like examination would hire employee mind ALL AMA ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICERS ARE STRICTLY VOLUNTEER NO PAY OF ANY KIND purely personal observation bores heck out hear candi date tear up opponent dont really care what thinks other guy has hasnt done wont just want know what HE intends Isnt impor tant part elections WHO WILL VOTE ALL adult members AMA eligible vote general election members will vote office AMA PRESIDENT Members even-numbered districts will vote District Vice-President election Members odd-numbered districts will vote Vice-Presidents election NEXT YEAR WHAT DISTRICT IS YOURS sure AMA district reside please look bit further magazine reports various District Vice Presidents states within district can found listed head district report BE ACTIVE PART OF AMA KNOW YOUR DISTRICT also dis trict officers vote behalf Council committee matters CANDIDATES? candidates names appear official ballot will have declared eligible Eligibility requirements demanding AMAs highest office president Candidates official AMA election ballot have decided official AMA Nominating Committee tradi tionally meets Wednesday Nats Week Nominating Committee consists 11 AMA District Vice-Presidents WRITE-IN VOTE? SHOULD YOU PREFER SOMEONE NOT ON THE OFFICIAL BALLOTyou will find space ballot write-in name person prefer write privilege assures us preserving demo cratic structuring Academy Model Aeronautics GET INVOLVED HELP GUIDE AMA VOTE! December 1978 67 YOU ARE IMPORTANT TOO Whenever think AMA having over 70000 members membership no way important consider YOU ARE JUST AS MUCH PART OF THE OCEAN IF YOU AREONLY ONE DROPOF WATER APPOINTMENTS TO TERMINATE Just reminderall appointive offices AMA terminated end year office appointments renewable agreeable involved Most ap pointments made cleared through various AMA District Vice-Presidents present appointed office-holders should sure contact District VP soon regard ing next year above pointed out democratic process enters because appoin tive officers responsibility YOUR DISTRICT VICE-PRESIDENTAND YOU ELECT YOUR DISTRICT VP! A THINKING KID Hey Dad whos going sit room build model airplanes go off college AT THE CALIFORNIA NATS attending Riverside CA Nats amused sign car wash read CLOSED VEHICLES ONLY ALSO AT RIVERSIDE Riverside RCCIub officers DENNY HACK THORNE NICK NICHOLS met AMA Nats planning group set up clubs involvement asked what sort bunch guys club Denny said impish smile just bunch ordinary fliers like cry fly Dont DIDJA EVER NOT ICE seldom have ask advice flying site RAPID REPAIRSFROM DAYTON DAYTON WINGMASTERs newsletter ed itor BOB ULSETH always puts out fine monthly newsletter prove always toes very latest news club members us favored paper mention following Bob says paper FLY-ME-ANY ONE Club Trainer currently flying status very next line up dateNOTE now Bob Ulseth finished off September sue following grin Ya know what kind bird MUGWUMP Its bird sits wire its mug side its wump other OVERHEARD AT THE MODE LPORT first crackup about $300 ago THE WORD TO THE OUTER WORLD Modern Electronics magazines October 78 issue has its feature story article RADIO CONTROL TIMOTHY J GEORGE MYERS name George Myers sounds familiar probably because George writes RADIO TECHNIQUE column AMAModelAviation magazine Timothy Myers Georges youngest son article Modern Electronics undertaken Explorer Scout project between father son Admirable father son together ness! article Myers boys ex cellent offering down earth realistic useful information public outside usual field influence article would well worth attention sue Modern Electronics easy spot newsstand because has fine picture color cover young fellow plane radio learned about above George Myers sent magazine delightful personal letter delightful parts George describing Timothys first time getting involved project like idea possibly making some money out says never saw such impatient kid waiting published paid Although last paragraph Georges letter meant personal salute AMA volunteer workers Id like share Georges feelings words quotePeople present society tend value things much cost volun teers seldom accorded respect have truly earned Its small word modeler wants know says Thanks JUST PERHAPS efforts George Myers Johnny Clemens ALL OF THE OTHER 70000 AMAERS can leave world hands young folks better equipped lead peo ple world pray SEARCH FOR NATS SITES doesnt AMA hold National Championships fre quent question folks arent acq uaint ed site chosen FIRST AMA MUST BE INVITED would sure nice AMA officials could just decide go wanted Very few suggested sites suitable few available very few affordable very few sympathetic enough put up invasion modelers families AMA does find suitable site next Nats has always started few local model enthusiasts initial searching investigation feasability same modelers must enthuse community fathers property owners Meanwhile AMA HQ has furnished list facilities areas necessary along de sired dates everything looks practical AMA will receive official invitation AMA Executive Council Nats Execu tive Committee consider Please notice said ALL STARTS WITH LOCAL MODELING LEADERS because AMA has neither staff nor funds put its own search YOU interested helping find site please ask AMA HQ list physical requirements needed Nats past few weeks AMA has couple new sites suggested local modelers willing basic ground work cities added list al ready exploring ABILENE Texas NEW ORLEANS Louisiana Either would exciting new different have site seriously mind contact AMA HQ requirements Sure lots places could fly several thousand people go eat sleep gets dark SATURATION PARTICIPATION THOMAS W RANSOM president AMA Charter Club No 739 MUSCATINE MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION Muscatine Iowa Toms pride sure show ing met him Nationals Lake Charles presented some facts about group attending Nats cer tainly show participation spirit Says Tom Muscatine town 23000 model club membership 30 Eleven club members seven observers traveled 1100 miles Lake Charles back Tom tells largest group attend Nats AMA District VII Club members flew quite few events scored carrying home first place trophy Tom mentioned group spent about $500 lodging about $350 food some $460 gasoline attend said very proud Nats enjoyed very much including young est 7 months old oldest 64 years own observations group par ticipates like Muscatiners cant help enjoy whatever club accomplishes something else isnt easy melt together various interests aeromodeling club radio control line free flight also sponsor two well-attended contests year RC other CL AMA District Vice President KEN MORRIS charter members Musca tine club very impressed Ken telling pridefully about activities Instead Ken just standing back grinning course other clubs enter things same enthusiastic manner once need stop salute spirit! IF YA DONT KNOW dont know about something simply dont know about Ignorance somebody else finds out dont know CRACKUPS ARENT THE ONLY HAZARD February issue newsletter MICHIGAN RC ASSOCIATION editor JERRY ADK INS related hazardous modeling experience said after 76 LARKS Ohio contest went get giant ice cream sundae way back motel made corner too fast entire contents giant sundae emptied map compartment Jerrys van says quite problem cleaning ice cream syrup off FCC license auto insurance certificate still glued map Ohio Jerry better stick just simple crackups like us common people AS THE YEARS CREEP UP Since celebrate important birthday November Id like share discoveries greatest ad van tages growing oldYou have look back BE THANKFUL FOR Years have also made realize truth fully greatest pleasures aeromodeling probably NOSTALGIC MEMORIES experiences weve shared Look forward memories creating pleasant ones right now future! now before get too profound Ill mention Ive just heard brand new margarine developed elderly will known THE MIDDLE AGE SPREAD! ******all now****** 68 Model Aviation FCC PETITION Cont page 66 ed three miles existing site minimum mileage separation seri ously restricts number sites can accommidated given area 16 The important single need long term allocation Interfer ence-free channels RC operations requirement inherent characteristics RC activity wherein loss control model due interference may result severe damage property personal injury Interference-free operation can best assured exclusive channel allocations availability such allocations can reduce total number channels necessary Thus 20 exclusive channels may better serve modeler needs sharing 30 Additional channels shared other lowpower users alternative exclusive al locations sharing services se lected minimize mutual interaction total number such channels adeq uate useable given area enough others would available serve modeler needs fact RC models used during daytime mostly non-industrial areas should make such selec tion shared users possible case simultaneous use number channels required vertually RC ac tivities racing competition merely group fun-fliers local flying field cause nature activity makes vital RC operator use channel sharing another RC operator same channel RC channels cannot shared communications several operators can talk once Thus group RC participants number channels available will dictate can participate same time Note 23 new channels addition current seven 72 MHz will permit cur rent five 27 MHz RC channels gradually phased out perhaps within five-year per iod Commission has past allowed amortization equipment requiring re placement Potential New Frequencies 17 An extensive study modeling lead ers included visits discussions FCC personnel obtain factual information has concluded probably no frequen cy band available provide 23 new RC channels needed combination several frequency groups may offer solution AMAs Frequency Committee has examined FCC frequency assignments various fre quency bands taking consideration existing equipment will continue function number years potential interference bands examined technical characteristics radio equip ment has developed some suggestions areas radio spectrum suitable RC frequencies may located 72 MHz Band 18 The AMA believes time likely place additional frequencies 72 MHz band Primarily because 72 MHz now popular heavily used band RC activities much 72 MHz equipment available over counter Use other frequencies same band would accordingly present minimal problems mak ing new converting existing equipment careful selection specific frequencies used taking consideration intermodulation interference image problems other such technical characteristics may reduce value certain frequencies 19 Since main problem 72 MHz has use same frequencies high power stations other radio services Commissions table frequency allocations examined determine whether 72 MHz frequencies could found available high power use radio ser vice search revealed under present FCC rules following frequencies avail able low power watt assignments Special Industrial Manufacturers Railroad Radio Services 72A4 MHz 7248 MHz 7252 MHz 7256 MHz 7260 MHz 7544 MHz 7548 MHz 7552 MHz 7556 MHz 7560 MHz 20 These 10 frequencies would compatible low power RC operations Other 72 MHz assignments may also shared RC purposes selected minimum con flict high power fixed systems some locations frequencies already ap proved high power operation may suitable cases modelers use maximum number such frequencies authorized RC various choices may made avoid interference problems particular area other words 20 such fre quencies made available nationwide basis different combinations up 10 might usable various areas country depending local high power signments should also noted current sharing 72 MHz RC fre quencies model plane boat car users same proportion such sharing would acceptable additional frequencies band 3042 MHz Frequencies 21 There 11 guard band channels 10 kHz wide separate government non-goverment assignments 30-42 MHz band 10 kHz slices spectrum presently assigned radio service available radio services developmental basis center frequencies guard bands 30565 31995 33005 33995 35005 35995 37005 37995 39005 39995 42005 MHz cause tentative nature development al authorizations fact band width available would permit convention al FM voice use has very little use frequencies date search Commissions frequency assignment records shows few assignments fre quencies 22 The advantage using 30-42 MHz fre quencies much existing 27 MHz equipment now unusable because CB interference can converted operate channels Conversion existing eq uipment modelers themselves would apparently possible due Commissions type acceptance rules However due large quantities 27 MHz equip ment largely unusable modelers due terference problems manufacturers may find profitable retrofit equipment 30-42 MHz operation much existing land mobile equipment narrow banded after various channel splitting frequency al locations recent years particularly likely 30-42 MHz retrofit exempt Type Acceptance procedure units certified meet criteria formal application model reasonable expect manufacturers go through procedure previous equip ment originally required Type Accepted should noted very low power involved should minimize problems such retrofits fact now few assignments 30-42 MHz frequencies suggests allocation RC Service would have negligible effect existing uses spectrum providing wel come relief RC modelers other hand limited information available public government uses adjacent freq uencies Meanwhile AMA monitoring teams have listened frequencies Cleveland area provide basis recom mending RC use Seven frequencies monitored least 70 hours Fourteen potential image frequency spots checked least 24 hours behavior guard band neighbors evaluated favorable results teams impressed clean nature guard band frequencies suggests good potential RC use 222-224 MHz Band 23 The 222-224 MHz band shared government Amateur radio users Perhaps 10 low power RC channels 40 kHz spac ing could made available within band under RC Service However other users RC channels should compat iblewithaone watt RC maximum power level 24 The Commission originally pro posed Class E Citizens Radio Service portion frequency spectrum pro posal now seems have abandoned due objections government sharing undisciplined CB type service well objections Canadian Mexican administrations However might re considered basis minimal problems RC operations due very low pow er needed UHF Operations 25 Other countries have frequencies avail able RC operations UHF band German radio authority has recently allocated band RC frequencies 433 MHz good operational results have reported Similarly Swiss have RC equipment op erating range Also British have re cently announced availability 459 MHz RC FM equipment would apprear good opportunity US make some frequencies available same area UHF bandcompatible other countries Additionally 900 MHz region may technologically feasible RC opera tions area would appear compat ible current microwave oven useage International compatibility major con cern AMA because culmination years competition international championships pit fliers na tions against other Thus US fliers may flying US RC equipment Europe vice versacompatibility European RC assignments therefore highly desirable Technical Requirements 26 The present FCC regulations RC equipment 72 MHz band have served well technical viewpoint re commended basis new RC fre quency allocations Specifically no interfer ence problems RC equipment other services have encountered low pow er req uirement less watt has proved satisfactory RC operations causing problems other services 27 The modification proposed December 1978 69 JOHN BYRNE Cont page 66 Flying Models magazine plans some models have appeared Frank Zaics Yearbooks am dues-paying member National Society Radio Controlled Aeroba tics NSRCA No 45 United States Pat tern Judges Association USPJA No 84 National Free Flight Society NFFS Miniature Aircraft Combat Association MACA Society Antique Model ers SAM As far full-scale experience concerned have well holding private pilots license No 2271 22 having learned fly back 1938 Alta Flying School Floyd Bennett Field NY Concerning achievements outside aviation field am lawyer LLB St Lawrence University member New York Bar admitted 1941 vice president major corporation might aware am currently Vice President District II have office two consecutive terms four years During time believe have contributed much progress AMA general image model aviation two reasons undertaking writing column first tell something myself accomplish ments qualifications believe has accomplished second discuss very office AMA President what can done make AMA better us Whoever elected next president must turn immediate attention num ber important items realistic approach must taken regards surance RC frequencies needed meet demands membership ef forts obtain use lands facilities federal state local government au thorities must intensified Headquar ters must form effective liaison committee model airplane industry develop new better products hobby should also formulate practical youth program conjunction established organi zations participate rectifying obvious social ills flourish communities should also Competition Division Headquarters will relieve Execu tive Council its now major time-consuming involvement matters affect ap proximately 15% total membership Additionally assure continued growth should step up recruitment AMA members age groups matters others would pursue elected office rate feel some pressing problems Again however communication impor tant factor enabling new president make improvements pertinent two-way street choice yours either maintain status quo have genu ine voice matters affect both club Want solutions improvements So I shall greatly appreciate receiving vote EARL WITT Cant page 66 rejection appeal resulted drastic dues increase now facean excessive increase Earl opposed type prob lem could have avoided type leadership Earl Witt proposes Committee Elect Earl Witt Ron Morgan Chairman FCC PETITION Cant page 69 requirements permit type modulation providing radiated band width requirement complied would allow effective modulation tech niques such narrow band FM devel oped itself may offer means eventually accommodate further ex pansion RC activity necessarily re quiring increase spectrum channels could provided less space use spectrum saving techniques Narrow band FM would logical choice use 10 kHz width 11 guard channels within 30-42 MHz band Furthermore FM permitted new 72 MHz channels 20 kHz width technical advantages FM using 5 kHz deviation such better interference rejection could util ized should noted several countries now authorize FM RC use RC use FM very popular Germany since has minimized interference problems Summary 28 summarize needs RC modelers 30 RC channels including present seven 72 MHz allocations 23 new chan nels should allocated RC exclusive basis possible Exclusive RC channels possible sharing may acceptable alternative other users employ similarly hinted power levels - Freedom use type modulation particularly narrow band FM commensurate bandwidth requirements 29 needs RC modelers have well-documents previous filings summarized petition relief re quested may provided inconveni encing other radio users frequencies discussed above virtually unused type would provide breathing space within modelers could operate out causing intereference existing opera tions therefore urge Commission act now allocate additional frequen cies suggested activity enjoyed young old alike has interfered no has contributed markedly developing spark interest motivate youngsters aerospace engineering scienti fic careers evidenced letters astro nauts Neil Armstrong Frank Borman also telegram President Carter AMA congratulating upon holding Na tional Model Airplane Championships john Strong Chairman AMA Frequen cy Committee John Worth AMA Executive Director Jeremiah Courtney Jack R Smith legal counsel AMA MORE STATE LAWS TO HELP FLYING SITES October issue AMA News page 65 item concerning new Cali fornia law could aid never-ending search flying sites law allows proper ty owners let land used recrea tional purposes being legally liable lawsuits might result time item published AMA no formation about other states similar laws has just learned however May 1977 44 states similar laws few didnt Alabama Arizopa Mississippi Missouri Rhode Island Utah information much obtained another AMA Amer ican Motorcycle Association sent us copy University Ohio study subject Ohio study highly detailed much legal language being examined extract information might help ful flying site problem further report will forthcoming information proves useful SIGN lIP BY NOV 15 FOR BONUS BARGAIN have getting AMA News stead Model viation magazine now best time subscribesign up November 15 will get 12 issues next year plus another December year dated Febru ary 1979 Thats 13 issues price 12 have getting AMA News separate publication getting month sample copy Model Aviation sample provided show what AMAs magazine like days although De cember issue has few pages nor mal order present important information about AMAs quest foradditional RC frequen cies also finish reporting large number rules-change proposals curtent two-year review cycle Model v/orion has come long way three yearsacclaimed best general interest model magazine tl field 1979 Bill fr Dues mailed mid-October using before November 15 can start Model v/at/on coiin regular ly December ever good time get money now AMA VP WINS DISTANCE AWARD Jim Scarborough Redondo Beach CA AMA VP District X runs just AMA office Hes also long time Free Flighter means has chased model mile also runs avocation itself having con testant famous Boston Marathon race year also won six awards National Jogging Association having run total 1978 miles between September 5 1977 July 29 1978 total ultimate series started 365 kilo meters beginners 1978 miles sea soned campaigners Congratulations Jim run really run 70 Model Aviation STATEMENTS FROM AMA DISTRICT VICE-PRESIDENT CANDIDATES DISTRICT II CANDIDATES John Grigg Lockport NV am proud candidate Vice-President Dis trict II Prouder still have Associ ate Vice President four years under John Byrne now candidate President AMA knowledge problems inner workings AMA gained during tenure Associate Vice President makes eminently qualified serve elected Vice-President background includes 35 years model builder flier present interests centered about Radio Control Sailplanes Quarter Midget Racing general sport fly ing am manager Design Drafting Department Sirra Research Corporation engineering company involved radar telemetry air navigation systems military environment greatest concerns AMA 1 continuation insurance program possibility weighted rate per member dependent type flying does 2 greatly increased flow public relations ma terial information local club level 3 greater recognition Dis trict II within AMA active district District level will work pro vide beder communications recognition significant local events devoting Vice Presidents column Model viation news district will encourage area meetings within district chaired area Associate Vice-President will tend personally area Associate Vice-President desires support policies ideas need vote Will help Law Hollwitz Oceanside NV Mr Lew Hollwitz 50 years old has volved aeromodeling over 35 years experience executive offices clubs follows present president PARCS Club has also past treasurer PARCS has both treasurer president Rich mond Model Flying Club has member Board Directors RC Society Marine Park has trea surer member Board Directors Radio Control Association Greater New York graduated Columbia University 1958 BFA degree also has working Rom-Air General Manager last five years directly involved negotia tions National Park Service two permitted Radio Control flying sites kind anywhere country Lew feels experience far away qualified man job District II Vice President DISTRICT IV CANDIDATES Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA Chuck has active modeler 36 years aspects modeling President Richmond VA RC Club three times Contest Director now Associate VP District IV helped organize has President Virginia State RC Organiza tion has attended AMA Council meetings familiar what transpires meetings As District IV Vice-President will strive better communications tween District IV clubs AMA Headquar ters work better publicity model avia tion both local national levels try promote state-funded flying sites John Spalding incumbent Lanham MD During years service districts repre sentation Academys posture abilities have dramatically improved John has directly involved respons ible important changes sees done future has worked Executive Council improve ser vice response Academy members needs planning new future stance program rotating broaden ing districts workers has resulted bet ter visible representation Good active workers reflection leader se lects No district has better slate AMA workers Fourth Vote John Spalding continue work DISTRICT VI CANDIDATES Horrace D Cain Buffalo Grove IL Hor race D Cain resident District VI 10 years AMA member 25 years Contest Director 15 years served 3 years District VI RC Contest Coordinator Ive flown competitive events IHLG RC Pattern Pylon can talk event whatever may hundred fifteen trophies FF CL RC sit basement mention non-trophy wins long can remember Ive associated models airplanes served 12 years USAF have airline pilot last 11 years personal gratification winning competition no longer important future sport/hobby plan en joy long time come Now am tired apathy confusion indifference shown AMA Headquarters Im tired way onlycram down throats leadership Im tired type mem bership cases does fulfill needs Im tired volunteers use posi tion maintain elevated status Im tired rules procedures applicable years ago Im tired contest board members vote own desires rather districts majority rule no real reason allow trends continue As member Executive Council will utmost develop memberships tailored individual needs change AMA organization oriented individual service members enhance image minia ture aviation meaningful worthwhile sport establish programs entrench AMA within recreational agencies national lo cal development flying sites generally work make AMA members ganization As District VI Vice President rep resentative will ensure rules decisions will result majority District VI interested modelers will see modelers have piece action will listen try maintain attitude can rather attempt list countless rea sons something cannot done promise modelers AMA District VI fair representation Executive Council vote Horrace D Cain vote progressive management AMA executive level Glenn Lee incumbent Batavia ILGlenn has Vice-President District VI past six years Prior Associate Vice-President has served Control Line Contest Board has modeler life Contest Director Leader member years flies types airplanes including Indoor models Free Flight Control Line RC regularly competes Nationals FAI events As member AMA Executive Council usually votes against frivolous expensive projects DISTRICT VIII CANDIDATES John Embry Sulphur LA space has made available to tell little about myself am candi date District VIII Vice President First personal side am 36 years old have lived life District VIII am graduate chemical engineer Loui siana Technical University am currently Technical Superintendent Cities Service Petrochemical Complex Lake Charles Widowed seven years ago two daughters Donna age 13 Wendy age 11 make up family home first model Stombecker kit Black Widow built 1948 Plastic models available now particular model solid wood first powered model came 1951 A-i Firebaby powered Royal Spitfire 065 oil fields around Longview Kilgore Texas home time 1953 family moved Shreveport LA exposure RC began fly-away Trixter-Beam landed front yard several years RC occupied spare time money ever growing city soon enveloped nearby flying sites yet able drive distant fields interest switched Control Line Free Flight About time Shreveport Sky Demons club formed fortunate become charter member its officers still Junior AMA number 6838 issued period Lots Stunt Combat Rat Rac ing flying filled years Through RC held interest Working school hobby shop high school senior provided great opportuni ty expand participation college came along fortunate have under standing house mother allowed airplanes dormitories Marriage graduation becoming esatblished profession did slow things down awhile however ultimately provided means fly real ly wanted 1965 single channel given way multi-reed equipment 1967 multiproportional 1968 privileged participate forming AMA club Lake Area Radio Kontrol Society its 10 years existence have served elected office including two years President during perDecember1978 71 lad idea hosting Nats Lake Charles conceived Late 1972 phone calls letters AMA HQ begain building case Lake Charles close working relationship HQ officers soon developed 1974 Nats appointed serve Facilities Coordina tor Thus began association Nats Executive Committee am present ly de facto member 1975 again privileged fill Facilities Coordinator position Nats 1976 Dayton required local person position again able work Nats Executive Committee time equipment trouble shooter relationship renewed 1978 Nats During times have fortunate able attend four different Executive Council meetings guest Murry Frank As candidate District VIII office am obviously involved RC ever believe total exposure outlined above will permit comprehend rep resent problems phases modeling will endeavor elected cover district both personally through AVPs provide members fair equal voice AMAs affairs Thank consideration Bill Lee Missouri City TX Getting chance fill important job like VP district AMA something en counter day Im getting chance would like give job try background consists over 25 years modeling primary interests Control Line have active Leader member AMA past several years ac tive local club activities contest work am competition flier regularly traveling throughout district entering local compe tition am currently CL Racing Ad visory Committee am contributing editor Control Line Racing Mode/Av/ at/on am touch todays flying todays AMA needs Murry Frank current VP District VIII has chosen run re-election has nominated succeed him office VP district requires lot time work job performed adequately am sure district agree Murry has filled job very well over years respected mem bers AMA Executive Council recog nize amount effort will required VP district am prepared devote time effort represent AMA members district ask support election DISTRICT X CANDIDATES Jim Scarborough incumbent Redondo Beach CA am running second term Vice-President District X decision made automatically though am incumbent lot travel paper work associated position Travel Council Meetings cuts ones free time also entails time away work However after weighing negative aspects have de cided owe district AMA con tinue returning service service rendered past see fit return office other two years will bend over backwards justify faith person cannot change machinery am sure going try have received quite few inputs changes am attempting implement would appreciate support put ting X next name District X Betty Stream Long Beach CA believe have qualifications experience serve District X Vice President As active member AMA over 15 years part modeling family 29 have par ticipated aspects hobby Free Flight Control Line RC have served AMA Associate Vice President several years have attended Executive Council Meetings official proxy several occasions AVP several promise serve members Dis trict X faithfully fully asa member Executive Council serve members AMA furtherance hobbylsport aeromodeling Connecticut S Maine acttunetts Hampshire Rhode Inland ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Ansoojage Vice-Presideetn Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 High Street Old Town MC 04468 Charles H Learoyd PO Sot 428 West Groton MA 01472 Al Nonotnik 4 Benerly Place Norwalk CT 06850 George Parker 7 Paal Dr Lee MA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Boldac Drive Ledyard CT 08339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Aw Kircery MC 03904 Time now start thinking about Dis trict meeting 1979! Have offer western Massachusetts expect least two others Connecticut eastern Massachusetts Time also think about club needs AMA display piece can mall displays static shows organ ized meeting display need formative appealing display photos color model activity lighted back ground own pass-out literature great color piece Model Aviation should plan least two months ahead get list past experience should allow week delivery time should plan getting out very day after use So far District dis play has used seven times esti mated least 8000 people have seen have received literature table rests upon Time take look better insurance benefits 1979 result HQ effort provide better service go along dues increase Watch an nouncement membership renewal pack age sure vote presidential candidate choice Most District peo ple have met John Byrne Earl Witt have attended District meeting have tended other functions such WRAMS Show larger area meets Either will make great new AMA president Johnny Clemens hard act follow have seen lot positive views ward dues increase lately very much regret people unhappy about cant appeased unfortunate indeed ever option magazine first place Hopefully can provide enough good benefits can continue make Model v/at/on desir able fully justify increase Frankly am frightened about size some new RC planes item agenda Council Meeting Nov 4th Omaha Let hear Present insurance covers anything presently flyfor now some recent homeowners denial coverage cause aircraft clause trouble horizon Starting month am sending special news release appointed district officials along accurate address phone list ing will monthly letter better informed officers appointees tried get meeting work due area problems didnt work Perhaps ficers newsletter will work out better Any other inputs November 4th Council Meeting will gratefully received phone November 2nd never enough input LETS HEAR IT FROM YOU!! New Jerney S New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-Presidoot 36-29 213 Street Baysiole NY 11381 Associate Vice-Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Prank Oresch 9 Willow Ave Piscaoawuy NJ 08854 David Fifield 11 Lace Lane Bleora NY 12065 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emerson Ate Union NJ 07083 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies IJSAP/EIJROPC Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS Although meetings Executive Council usually held concluded same day generally Saturday next will TWO days duration November 4 5 site will Omaha Nebraska reason advanced extra day shot additional time will needed further consider long-range AMA planning program initiated special meetings last spring also found departure less traditional temporal norm strong impli cations 1979 Nats will held some Nebraska shall grant ed opportunity inspecting location Now before District lI-ersgo shock take good look map United States agree Nebraska just about centrally located can both longitudinally AND latitudinally Proponents Lake Charles center US correct use Mississippi divid ing line East West simply can ignore crazy LATITUDE Being Gulf puts WAAAY down Any way cheer up LOVE us Springfield Ohio IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE get real kick perusing Con test Calendar magazine month note more pro ceeds various meets being donated charitable under-privileged recipients gives inner glow realize 72 Model Aviation pursuit such model aviation pleasurable beneficial its devotees can also bring health happiness others tally detached hobby need ful help kind another Cases point found far apart geometric ally Augusta GA August 26 & 27 DIXIE FLYERS put show benefit Muscular Dystrophy Association Bridgeport CT same dates RADIO CONTROL CLUB OF CONNEC TICUT held its 6TH ANNUAL NORTHEAST RADIO CONTROL CHAMPIONSHIPS year purpose raising funds Boys Girls Clubs Bridgeport Inc Georgia bit too far reach did invade precincts neighboring District take Bridgeport meet wish compliment RCC CONN worthy efforts RHINEBECK RE-VISITED Another highly successful World War Jamboree has won its place annals modern aviation history annual mod elers treat presents pleasant aspects hard put consolidate brief descriptive statement es sence though affiar unique hence highly deserving mention combines good things beautiful upstate New York setting seasoned mosphere good fellowship abun dance fun entire family Though ba sically contest WW model aircraft weekend September 9 & 10 again featured Cole Palen Air Show full-scale Fokkers Jennies other vintage flying machines Jamboree particularly enjoyable year privileged judge Combat event afforded honor presenting AMA Award Excellence Mid-Hudson RC Society varied contributions model aviation over years including annual WW Jamborees Rhinebeck Clas sics featuring model aircraft Golden Era Aviation financial support other assistance FAI team efforts Club President Vance Sutton accepted award club graciously responded upon its behalf personal compliments great club Contest Director D J Amodeo job excellently performed GEORGEW DICKINSON thanks District II AMA member George Dickinson Somerville NJ join ing exclusive group AMA Life Mem bers George can now sport enviable AMA No L-50 too can acquire nice low number preceded letter L same time grace AMA treasury charitably contributing sum least $1000 Worth-y organization im pact such largesse may abated through handy time-honored device known time-payment installment plan Avantilll ROMANO GARABELLO MEMORIAL CON TEST 1978 contest growing popularity year held September 17 Floyd Bennett Field model aircraft flying site forms part Department Interiors Gateway National Recreation facility Brooklyn NY Much credit due Pennsylvania Avenue Radio Control Society its Contest Directorand President Lou Hollwitz well-managed largelyattended flying memorial memory good friend late Romano Garabello highly honored privilege afforded PARCS judging Pattern events Novice through Masters GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio sylvania S West Virgin III DISTRICT REPORT Den Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERaho Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Presidents Joe tiben 5192 Edenhurst Lynhursn OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St ViennaWV 26101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadombrook St David PA 19087 Edward Wissvr 1521 Summit St. McKeesportPA 15131 Have some feedback District folks question large models As know much increased interest very large RC airplanes has led questions surance coverage safety personal opinion large models perse un safe since size weight alone aspect safety have deeply issue safety flying small RPVs Remotely Piloted Vehicles military project has very difficult us resolve issue size weight As know safety combination things dealing human factors malfunction equipment nature flying object its impact speak lands unintention al manner have reports rather unsafe opera tions fun fly held Kentucky have also witnessed unsafe oper ations local club operations public gatherings Personally feel human element far important ingredi ent doesnt matter small light aircraft safety jeopardy flown over people things Secondly highly important craft its equip ment function normally failure again weget back human element Because dumb device cant fix itself strictly responsive human care gets Lastly look device itself As suming we can build maintain operate safely now something fails must deal consequences failure device fails damage creates responsive energy sys tem has weight mass velocity Velocity also problem self since imposes problem human re action time control people ground being able get out its way fails equation energy t/2 MV2 M weight divided gravitational constant important thing note increase weight have linear re lationship ie doubling weight doubles force Note however double veloci ty energy quadrupled since square velocity term So velocity im portant contribution energy damage cre ated impact might suggest simply put limit energy content complicates things because must now mea sure velocity beast order know whether complies safety cri teria really might difficult chore however stnce level flight velocity could trapped timed As matter interest offer quick example Typical Pattern Ship s top speed mphforce impact ft/lb Moister Airplane bs top speed 60 mph force impact ft/lb essence whole discussion boils down strong argument keeping flight velocity down promote safety well concentrating intensively human element letter Fred Fischer Trevose PA suggests system matic approach pool ideas industry modelers would used basis set voluntary regula tions think Fred has good point suggesting voluntary set rules could basically trial basis eventual regulations certainly right saying dont want leap half-baked set firm regulations suggestion item Council committee action may proper approach letter Al Schaeffer team man ager Reading PA Flying Dutchmen AMA Show Team Al reports team already completed 56 shows year Among week long Reading Air Show Berkshire Mall ninth year completed 26 hours 14 minutes East er Seals Foundation American Business Club Muscular Dystrophy Jerry Lewis Telethon radio TV shows month writeups magazines newspapers show team has existence 10 years Flying Dutchmen Aeromodelers Club has existence since 1936 club also has sanctioned Control Line show team Obviously club very public-service-minded congratulated good work about other clubs out Dis trict Ill Summations type very helpful reporting whats going too can easily receive little notoriety letting have kind information Delaware rict Colombia lanri 0 North Carolina IIVirginia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanham MD 20801 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Foreman 809 Pohite Rd Mechanicsvlle VA 23111 V Bill Helms 800 Tysola Road Charlotte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19809 John Preston 7012 Elnira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Russell Sandusky 1122 Plaza CirclvJoppa MD 21085 Paul Yacobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayenceville NC 28301 second annual District IV AMA meet ing came off planned larger attend ance varied programs Especially well received disserta tion Kirby Crawford Quarter Scale display aircraft beauty answered questions nearly day Both John Preston Howard Crispin made fine presentations holding interest crowd forum discussions types modeling matters Maynard Hill Kirby Crawford Bob Karisson lively very informative John Worth Executive Director AMA spoke briefly discussed questions December1978 73 floor awhile Fred Grigg Ron McNally Russ Sandusky attend ance answered questions crowd whole affair MCd very ably George Preston also acted CD Sundays delightful Fun Fly airstrip excellent site flying very good Bob Violett gave real show ducted fan power latest model A4 claims some fantastic efficiences now flight speeds backed him up As usual work done hardy group Virginians Chuck Joanne Fore man George Preston leading group Thanks lots good times us Lets see everybody make next year recently gave unusually thorough test HobbyPoxy-and-glass finishing system told about some columns back remember told you should try dust-free grain-free finish Using Hob byPoxys clear enamel mixed matt hard ener applied glass cloth entire aircraft filled cloth coat same switched white under coater matt hardener final filling sanding Well B25 lost power engine low pass last month ended up spin roof small shed further nose dive concrete impacts terrific broke off nose tips split tail covering aircraft came through repairable though force smash broke both Goldberg gears main nylon block tore engine nacelle aircraft repaired finished again Any other finishing cover ing system would have destroyedl difference between club Club newsletter Its cement holds group together puts organization big time new newsletter arrived week another club has become Club Fredericksburg VA Aeromasters MAC Talespins editor Charlie Rictors note first issue came today Good luck Bill Schultz President guys search new site Talespins will help Its voting time again time will easier new system will used Youve got some good choices make too So no excuses Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolina S Teenearee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeilI District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Associate Vice-Presidents John Bryson400CouncilCir PG Box 1355 Tupelo MS 38801 Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood Dr. Huntsville AL 35805 Richard Jackson 108 Thorolee St Charleston Hgts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Bunyan Dr Delray Beach FL 33444 Patrick Koehler 1592 Idlewood Oak Ct Atlanta GA 30319 Ed Moorman P0 Box 1643 Eglin AFB FL 32542 Lois Rodriguez C-iD 5th St Ext. Villa Rica Bayamon Puerto Rico 00619 John Workman 5321 Overton Road Nashville TN 37220 Pictured below Paul Miley flying FF Helicopter Birmingham other day may recall Paul won first event 76 Ohio Nats Pensacola June right behind friend Herbert Jordon another Hell buff Paul has always helped newcomers Free Flight spending hours schooling model aero dynamics learn art July gave Herschell Hunnicut Bill Mathews working FF Helicopter copy us went Lake Charles Nats last month ex cept Paul went instead Bham hospi tal chest pain came home week later lay dead done undetect ed cancer As buried interred him miniature internal combustion en gine possible model airplane use next world specific request Untimely can cellation exit premier Free Flighter Want see beautiful model Please no tice Indoor canard held Barbara Speedy Arthur Miami blimp hangar went down other day take some Dictures way little lady AMA HQ Miss Penny Witt important Public Relations division has asked report three clubs District V worked hard Muscular Dystrophy drive Penny said Middle Tennessee RC Club sent best report US Mr John Fore man President Also Dixie Flyers Birmingham Aero Modelers did well Thank clubs ny works buddy Larry Bolich up Washington PR understand Larry beats regularly poor employees fail perform DISTRICT V CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH month want meet hardest working clubs theentire district important Alabama Rocket City Radio Controllers Hunts ville year hosted 18th conse cutive RC Pattern meet serving Radio Control modelers splendid well-run contest 74 Model Aviation josusiio flail atiu riI 1 tne left above snap congratulating Robert Hodgdon has just won fun-fly Jerome newsletter editor AMA Associ ate VP Alabama doing nice job both proud Jerome Last year Butch Norckauer editor club newsletter Iictured above fine model Mr George Smith CDd big Pattern meet last year 1977 George gentleman PSterv 55r25 II pILLUr tOVOdI LIII 00 irripus L4IIL WIrI ners recent meets L R Al Clark 2nd Precision Greg Smith 1St JuniorTeam Jim Vanderzyl also 1st Junior Team years big annual Pattern meet Rusty Foster Steve Kehres Doug Wester friendly visitor Bob Speers Dick Johnston last three pictures taken July club meeting could show RCRC members Much thanks AMA AVP Jerome Hall supplying information best wishes entire Huntsville club now future unselfish hard work serving RC community 1972 hosted Masters Contest recall Want see YOUR club featured Send information well get Illinois ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 619 Mandrake Batavia 1160510 Associate Vice-Presidents David S Ahlberg 734 Acadia Rd. Valparaiso IN 46383 Roger Geers RR 5 Qaincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stunely Lane Springfield IL 62704 Frank L Hughes 709 NE 44th St Kansas City MO 64116 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40504 Robert 6 Stagner 1638 Seifert Dr Poplar Bluff MD 63901 Phillip Sullinan 3021 Spring Valley Ct Anderson IN 46011 Award Excellence new AMA shirt patch available called Award Excellence patch can worn members chartered clubs have approved District Vice President being outstanding AMA club approval should clubs have shown outstanding service dedication its members AMA public other worthwhile modeling endeavor patch fairly large oval featuring red white blue AMA logo large golden E center lettering says Award Excellence AMA Club Academy Model Aeronautics Forms recommendation avail able AMA HQ think club worthy such club members feel like adding another patch shirt jacket fill out send dont think should decrease status such award Im going approve unless list some darn good reasons should Talk over club meet Ings Most Control Line fliers area have attended Bill Allens contests Labor Day weekend Aero Challenge Muscu lar Dystrophy event has grown year year 137 contestants entered 291 events came 12 states Canada England Bill turned over $1297 Muscular Dystrophy contest Linus Boehie Secretary Mineral Area RC Society Bonne Terre MO sent letter photos modeling booth set up Washington County Fair Potosi MO St Francois County Fair near Farmington MO Several thousand people visited fairs people saw RC models first time booth successful has aided clubs ef forts get flying field new state park photo turns out shows Linus hncsnh Iowa etan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Avenue Mascot iso IA 52761 Associate Vice-Presidento James 0 Clark RR 3 Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Tim Price 11287 Saur Sterling Heights Ml 48078 Win Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Trail Sr Joseph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Howard Wayne 1706 7th St NE Rochester MN 55901 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romalut Ml 48174 should reading just prior next Council meeting Omaha NE November 4 5 time writing have still received approximately 60% response Michigan redistricting issue dont feel can make honest proposal issue Council thing apparent re sponses far CONTEST COOR DINATION confirmed Associ ate Vice Presidents Michigan conver sations very difficult contest coordi nator job needs help communication read Vince Man kowskis column District IX August 1978 issue put very well should read As result response will pro pose add another contest coordinator District VII Michigan Control Line contests should help relieve Wes Slack doing both CL RC giving him time work RC coordination prob lems So will need volunteer rec ommendation CL Contest Coordinator would have liked have put some pictures month some contests around District VII didnt get clubs Next month hope have some Suds City other areas should getting have re newal form election ballot now Re member can VOTE renewing never renew can vote election NOW District VII can vote president AMA have two choicesJohn Byrne VP District II Earl Witt Secretary/Treasurer Please vote way will have right complain about results dont vote should complain month get about 40 newsletters have articles complaining about poor support club members seems same few members work clubs fair rest group dont hesitate get SUPPORT YOUR CLUB will support AMA rather short report month have busy has diffi cult keep up Im sure have did get Cedar Rapids air show very poor day too spectators did manage col lect $8000 Muscular Dystrophy went Iowa City Soaring meet fly radio went dead morning contest beautiful site pretty fair turnout Lots nice prizes superb fliers Arkansas siana Meico alioma t VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Anerill 9117 La Barranea NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 623 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave Dr N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Teeny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 No contest season year did end Labor Day contests Dallas Benbrook what saw successful great contests Glad see hope see other contests held year November 4-5 next Council meeting meet Omaha Nebraska Omaha Seems possible Nats site Lin coln Glad see some members doing something about Nats sites Want December1978 75 L-R Jim Burns club vice-president Lyle Davis Don Peck Robert Hodgdon again Gene Hunter Linca up pose ror LuCK ocam ano son son front almost shown Also Bill McBride club secy/treas Ron West Ed Slayton Melvin Bowser David Kehres Gene Hornbuckle [CO UWit 4 SAUU UOiUii5 put annual AAA Control Line contest yesterday middle September day started out nice deluge rain hit middle afternoon Wiped us out Maybe should say washed us out Dont forget voteforyour AMA leaders backyard Come up site suitable will held backyard Along line thing failed get done Council getting AMA purchase property backed move buy 1-lutchinson until fell through would nice property terest possible Nats sites around coun try property owner has stronger vote comes use site involved property could used thingsmu seum headquarters warehouse etc need storage space records Nats FAK storage issue should out before close election date November 25 ballot must HQ count have problems write HQ write talked John Clemens agrees mecast bal lot let us know appreciated hav ing served should get renewal notice ballot October Use both Several people have asked advice election best response nominated John Byrne President Bill Lee Dis trict VIII VP have changed mind am both asked Bill give bit column idea being Vice President district something prepared handle Murry approached back January Sure have active AMA af fairs over past few years Yes have visible least involved Control Line aspect hobby idea putting myself out front asking people VOTE idea really set back heels its grows grows grows l really become convinced own mind DO want position Some experience might inter est am 36 years old married two great kids have flying model airplanes over 25 years lapse being girls cars-college years acquired wife college degree University Colora job would support fam ily hobby have active com petitor during entire flying career Leader Member AMA about past five years travel around district regular ly entering local contests have directed contests Houston area have served Control Line Racing Event Director 75 Nats recently Control Line Category Director last Nats Lake Charles am active member CL Racing Advisory Committee am currently contributing editor Con trol Line Racingfor Mode/Aviation Representing district VP means course representing ALL people ALL interests just aspect hobby primary interests Control Line feel can truly represent district AMA areas communi cation necessary adequately repre sent special interest group communica tion am prepared support very large geographical district no person can cover himself AMA allows VP have Associate VPs help communication would use tool its fullest advantage addition would expand regular travels around district competition reasons include much time communication possible coupled excellent Houston-area clubs providing input would make very good representation AMA business Murry nominated succeed him fice VP District VIII itself honor Murry highly re spected members AMAs Executive Council have him feel could carCslorado as S Nebraska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankewski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue NE 68005 Associate Vice-Peosideerts Charles Brunnon 2220 Mariposa Blvd Casper WY 82001 Gerald Deneau 8464 S Andes Place Aurora CO 80010 Paul Kegel 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 Oscar Olson Oi 11 Maple Omaha NE 68104 Jim OReilly 4700 N Battin Wichita KS 67220 Jim Rickects SlOS Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 FM Skylarks time time send along newspaper clippings copies promotional material get excellent cov erage Fargo ND area means Skylarks work Other clubs have chance see clippings pick up few ideas things have tendency grow Keep sending Fargo latest letter Chuck Brannon AVP Casper WY reports unusually high temperatures summer have inhibited flying somewhat Temperatures 92 97 darees still uncommonly common dur ry something approaching level expertise very special compliment would like try fill quite large shoes VP people district want try feel can job would ask take time return ballot received give support Dues Increase AMA activities events programs issues concerns encompassing AMA dues location Nats rule book regretably election officers does carry same impact yearly dues simple fact issue member must respond some writ ing check painful experience best increase dues putting mild ly major step fostering greater interest AMA affairs Copies letters district VPs Acad emy HQ concerning dues increase have widely circulated number diverse viewpoints have expressed Surprising some number dissenting opinions does surpass number letters accept reasoning behind dues crease Most people seem realize has six years since last dues increase Fig ured year-to-year basis yearly per centage increase very small less 8% per year bad figure compared last six years cost living increase underlying tone negative re sponses has too much too fast Ex cept small minority objection dues increase itself meted out Perhaps increase last year ease way would have better some year Academy will end its fi nancial year red financial reserve would have flat broke last year Executive Council could justify increase membership dues large financial reserve Now end 1978 financial reserve practical purposes non-existent AMA membership has right receive continuously improving member services efficient rule book better insurance coverage increased charter club benefits fre quency acquisitions films quality publications fact services improvements cost money fact nation wide inflation coupled tremendous increases insurance premiums has necessi tated dues increase problem much dues increase last year would still need rear too courtesy insurance company healthy increase dues year healthy operate million dollar operation break-even budget year sur plus funds generated early going last dues increase five six years ago along interest generated funds provided AMA enough finance membership programs prolonged time increase needed Will AMA have financial reserve building up result 1979 increase Yes will working inflexible breakeven budget insurance increases $150 per member presented opportunity acquire permanent site AMA headquarters/museum unfore 76 Model Aviation unshields used bY Lesper bunch keep thin ala,trnnigss ennL tRrsannnn nhntni OUflUing L-fl JimIUflU tU LIn5E Idiom Williams Std & 2-mtr Chuck Bra nnon Std & 2-mtr Kneeling Chad Brannon Jr Std & Scale dines Brannon ohoto Two ofChucks photos LSF meet Denver last August third photo Omaha field sometime 60s Someone doing outside loops wires reached out grabbed model Can anyone put date names seen expense arises should have finan cial ability cope reserve funds interest accumulated meant overcome problems Also interest financial reserve time has low compared other orgnizations simi lar size Hopefully reserve will allow us another few years warning before increase will again become necessary Customarily whenever cost goes up services AMAs insurance property damage currently carries $250 deductible hope AMA will pick up first $250 making coverage complete $5 charge charter clubs additional insured status flying site property owners also being reviewed intent doing away fee also several other changes being studied soon come feasible will reported pet project vigorous film program films will pro duced can used clubs ac quisition flying sites Also could clude dues renewal form question naire current AMA issues statement accomplishments Academy ma jor areas concern Membership input needs stimulated such questionnaire might help questionnaire/statement form something can have 1980 enough people feel worthwhile Perhaps form included charter club renewal pack could also used Let know feel dues increase subject debate no wins Certainly after col umn out will still take exception Forty-eight cents week however still seems heck bargain na tional international representation finest magazines available surance competition licenses other benefits membership Academy Model Aeronautics Arizona fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armaur Lane Redando Beach CA 90278 Associate Visa-Presidoots Robert Barnes 98-1080 Komo Mai Drivo Aiea I-lI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 Wont Sham Fresno CA 93711 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rn 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Berty Scream 3723 Snowdon Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marcos CA 92089 Quite few concerned modelers have writ ten HQ expressing fears e models have gotten out hand wonder about insur ance coverage monsters Several have written excellent proposals regarding means limiting size/weight behemoths want assure now models legal Regardless size weight power long models flown accordance AMA safety code covered insurance case didnt know safety code located back rule book believe some confusion over legality models exists because rule book limits engine size well below 1 cu bic inch rule book covers competi tion models large models sport models obviously eligible en try sanctioned contest next meeting Executive Coun cil scheduled first weekend No vember important items agenda some form regulation large models need guidance suggestions solicited welcome Fortunately mentioned earlier some modelers have taken initiative sent suggestions AMA portable display have move again Cordova Model Mas ters have requested extremely large show theyre putting moves Lancaster Antelope Valley Tailwinds will use 3rd Annual Hitachi RC Contest month later want use Edwards AFB show weekend 11 12 November club has need nifty display drop line Ill set up Remember costs nothing another part AMA membership August busy month tended couple club meetings went Nationals First meeting sat Camarillo Flying Circus presided over President Nick Johnen Like lot other clubs have problem locating flying site joy club night feel have located site river bank centrally located expecting final approval momentarily unlike some clubs intend allow modeler use site proviso modeler must AMA member No license no fly will cater Sunday fun flier long has insurance coverage feel sport flier drops out AMA because $2500 dues contin ues fly adequate coverage could spoil showed film Fun Lifetime film about trade shows featured Californias MACS Show also attended San Fernando Valley Silent Flyers club meeting meeting ably presided over noted Barbara Henon has made mark Soaring fraternity night attended club happened have auction baked goods raise money treasury catch items prepared modeler wife Well can take word guys bake good build fly Yes several noted fliers club look little heavier could got caught up bidding ended up buying ex-Free Flighter Jerry Krainocks cherry pie good ate whole thing saw Ed Slobod meeting Some old tim ers might remember him Thermal Thumbers late 40s filled club latest AMA bus iness fielded questions best ability financial matters Dave Peltz member club excellent review critical AMAs financial responsibility excellent mean flip charts com plete bar graphs comparisons ever misconceptions some areas pointed out attempted clarify intends present analysis HQ various magazines publication hope allows AMA proofread com ment before published Knowing Dave will excellent job report REMEMBER TO VOTEI THERMALS Alaska o ana on inatan XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-Presideot 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Ansociate Vice-Presidents Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocatello 1083201 Simon Oreose Rn 1 Box 48 Boadviem MT 59015 Claronce C Haught Hr 5 Box 16 Coeur dAleno 1083814 Ed McColloush 53 SE 81 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Recin 26808 Donor Court Kenn WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Street Redmond WA 98052 Recently letter came door Southern California transplant Daniel F Moore lives 72593 London Road Cottage Grove OR 97424 has recently moved Cottage Grove flies RC Sailplanes has unable find club area interested forming Dan iel has information about two flying sites area could very useful club Anyone interested should contact Mr Moore address above Nats great success again Free Flight events went off well weather cooperated quite well Mother Nature gave us rain shower day variable winds other days Attendance lower previous years lot people entering events may have balanced Out As previous years lots people helped year list gets longer year would like list directed events Frank Parmenter Friendswood TX Joe Guylas VanWert OH Steve Geraghty San Jose CA Phil Sullivan Anderson IN Bert Pond Longmeadow MA Richard Covalt Anderson IN Bob Isaacks Houston TX Gene Simpson Houston TX Terry Rimert Baldwin FL Sandy Frank Wichita Falls TX Casey Hornbeck Dallas TX Murry Frank Wichita Falls TX others could have done toiled hot sun day after day much relief Among Joan Guylas two young sters Jeff Jan Anne Whitson Char lene Lusich helped us days did Duke Donnavan helped us several times really needed help Unfortunately did get names sun time have dulled memory Indoor something else year to appreciate site magnificent people run build ing absolutely best want find out good place really will have talk Indoor fliers spectators both days Indoor Some families brought lunches etc set up camp bleachers could spend day fantastic see models fly have spectators clap cheer something happened took fancy Besides listed above helped us Indoor CharlesAlba Charles Staton Frank Carney Bob Lake helped us needed no way adequately thank helped year am very proud see Academy work through give themselves help rest us Thank us Mother Nature has way putting us December1978 77 Annual contest third week August Four last five years WMC Annual has cold rainy windy What have suggestion group Lets swap meets beat Mother Nature Misery August Annual February JUN IO FLIGHT f EDWHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 TRY TETHER CONTEST FLYING Pierre La Dat has described us tether contest flying little models powered 020 Tee Dee Pee Wee gas engines Take gander cute little Filly Loo Bird plans printed half-size actual wing span being 12 tether flying models have wires com ing out right wing tips order have racers fly clockwise circles guide wires 10 long center line fuselage Landing gears have two wheels promote interesting models required have cockpit canopy certainly sounds like real fun event models simple quick build Construction can built-up solid allbalsa recommended Wings stabilizers piece Filly Loo Bird extend through slots body Pierre says construction would simpler flying surfaces mounted flush top body reminding us keep thrust line wing stab settings 0-0-0 Airfoils dont have symmetrical recommend ed dont create too much lift Pierre confirms bet event al lows entrants plenty opportunity experi ment planform layouts degree fanciness Some guys says building scale models same rules couple have tried rubber powered models too Naturally model has have very distinctive name s big part fun Pierre explains Filly Loo Bird named after exotic tropical bird flies very very fast ever smaller circles Nice going Pierre lets hear about CL POSTAL ENDS OCT31 Come Lets get flights Academys second Control Line postal con test modelers 16 years old less entries must received end No vember Okay lets fly JUNIOR FUGHT WORKSHOP Gosh well football season better get schools winter door building/flying program underway recommendations going draw experiences Fairwood Fly ers Berea Ohio fall Dan OMalley forms new club sixth grade class Fairwood School year kids ginners start indoor hand-launched gliders rubber powered models During winter hold contests build advanced models use gym try try better flights getting three four five minutes long During spring turn outdoor models Fairwood Flyers Model Airplane Club selects its own officers silkscreens T-shirts holds local contest prizes outsiders fly contests nearby towns mem bers purchase own kits have 25c weekly dues cover additional needed sup plies great extent have depended Micro-X EZB Simplex Glider kits recommend too basis program Gerald Skrjanc runs Micro-X Box 1063 Lorain Ohio 44055 Send him $100 cover cost catalog information indoor wood selection worth cost also suggest send SOc Jim Noonan Old Timer Models Box 18002 Milwaukee WI 53218 catalog supplies suggest club records kept AMA event category think important keep records kit magazine etc design flown OMalley practically whole sixth grade club believe leaders will find too should some basis re strict membership about 10 balance should put waiting list ready join original member loses interestorbecomes disturbing element Also recommended achievement rat ings Cadet rating could given se lection Pilot one-minute rubber pow ered flight Ace five minutes could course ratings requirements including Glider club pro gram assistance group has built before course recommend AMAs Cub can obtained AMA HQ bulk dis count Low ceilinged gyms best places fast flying Cubs however program must advance quickly beyond skip altogether group has experience next step model continuing prob lem especially since no good next step door kit exists might try Peck ROG prefer larger slower model easier adjust Fairwood Flyers go right Micro-X EZB very sizeable jump does require experienced teacher guidance Shortly will present interim model called Fun City Flyer bigger Easy B smaller Pennyplane believe good step direction advanced indoor endurance flying hope able get winter indoor program started Let hear about WINTER INDOOR POSTAL SCHEDULED Indoor postal contests appear fitting best school model building/flying pro grams AMA planning seasons January/February/March Youve got able include contest schedule somewhere Hand-Launched Stick HandLaunched Glider events will again agenda rules will published up coming issue can write Ed Whitten copy last years rules will again cover flying big coming up Make part wintertime indoor school building flying program Thats month gang Lets get winter programs rolling lying LXUE2AAT PLANS ASS HALF SIZE 1/2 eheelo bend wire Cochor mire Olot bottom oi, 6 er linenylon reioforcem.t 1/8 plywood 78 Model Aviation place time time Sometimes gets ridiculous however Consider Misery meet put Start-O-Bats Three four years weather has warm sunny February meet held Al ternatively Wiltamette Modelers have an
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seven 72 MHz channels Both frequency bands AMA PETITION TO FCC ASKS increasingly subject interference FOR 30 RC FREQUENCIES Following year intensive effort AMA Frequency Committee has developed broadbased proposal Federal Communications Commission covering anticipated RC frequency needs now through 1990 effort has involved coordination RC industry model car boat organizations model groups other countries basic draft AMAs proposal published circulated industry other interests final version submitted FCC may slightly different ex pected have major revisions since much preliminary coordination other groups already accomplished past experience hoped FCC action will forthcoming before end 1979 typically takes about year petitions go through governmental rules change process process begins AMA will advise RCers can respond FCC sup port petition meantime should appreciated considerable amount AMA volunteer headquarters time went developing proposal involving much legal counseling discussions FCC officials Its complicated process requires de pends upon AMA national association bring together inputs resources available present composite petition embracing interests text AMA proposal follows included however due limited space attachments will sub mitted FCC support various points made proposal Academy Model Aeronautics Inc hereby requests Federal Communications Commission allocate additional frequencies use remote control models period concern present 1978 1990 Commission past has fa shioned its modeler frequency allocations response crisis requests part AMA effort part AMA Commission fashion long-range enduring resolution modeler frequency requirement would take account both partial frequency relief previously accorded response ad hoc crisis requests continuing growth RC model acti vities present petition seeks remedy situation effect long-range solu tion modeler frequency requirement present proposed picture concern ing frequency allocation model planes cars graphically illustrated Figs 1 2 addition should noted pe tition proposes allow use narrow band FM RC frequencies self offers means provide chan nels less space order permit further expansion accommodate continued growth activity support petition following offered 1 AMA governing body model aircraft activities United States Its membership has doubled past six years mid-1978 71000 approximately 75% regularly fly radio controlled model aircraft under licenses issued Commission Furthermore United States representative Federation Aeronautique Internationale FAI Aca demy concerned radio control RC activities worldwide well within United States should also noted approximately 10% over 5000 oftheAMAs membership composed youngsters below age 19 above FCCs minimum age requirement 12 years Radio Control Service 2 RC activities began 1930s have grown recognized sport es timated 250000 modelers United States use approximately half million transmitters control model planes boats cars radio An industry annual sales volume over $200 million per year has developed supply electronics kits related accessories RC modelers elec tronics part industry has pioneered refined RC equipment has copied throughout world Because operation RC models necessity limited short range line-of-sight circumstances low power ie watt less transmissions have pro ven quite adequate absence interfer ence Hence interference other radio ser vices RC transmitters has essential ly zero no known complaints FCC based RC operations verified supporting letter February 3 1978 Chief Commissions Field Op erations Bureau 3 At present time virtually RC ac tivities conducted under license Commission Radio Control RC Ser vice formerly Class C Citizens Radio Ser vice RC Service licensees permit ted operate six 27 MHz channels 27 MHz Operations 4 Five six channels available 27 MHz band interleaved Citizens Band CB Radio Service formerly Class D Citizens Radio Service remaining channel shared CB operations lat ter generally operating higher power mak ing channel useless RC operations previous filings AMA has advised Commission numerous instances licensees CB service have partici pated shooting down model aircraft flight intentionally transmitting RC channel used modelers violation Commissions Rules using such strong signals adjacent channels low power signals RC transmitters generally neighborhood several hun dred milliwatts overcome adjacent channel signal resulting loss model air craft cases well documented pre vious filings Commission support statements paragraph documents attached provide emphasis concerning safety economic factors caused RC interference problems RC interference situation far serious associ ated communications tend annoying damaging physically injurious 5 The 27 MHz band birthplace RC operations countries have allo cated 27 MHz channels RC operations cause pioneering efforts US model ers band Since 27 MHz band used international model aircraft meets suitable operating rights portion spectrum importance model aircraft fraternity should pre served 6 Nevertheless AMA believes illegal CB operations will eventually drive RC activities away 27 MHz band alternate frequencies will have found Furthermore other countries ginning move away 27 MHz band frequencies due interference problems sim ilar experienced country 7 The potentialand major popu lation areas de factoloss 27 MHz frequencies has chief stimulant search new RC frequencies Interfer ence CB operations RC models given serious consideration FCC Docket 20120 Commission noted its Report Order 60 FCC 2d 762 38 RR 2d 97 1976 believe eventually alternate fre quencies must found supplant pre 64 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice- Presidents L RADIO CONTROL R/C SERVICEFREQUENCY ALLOCATIONS FOR MODEL PLANES CARS BOATS Fig 1 PRESENT 1978 l RIC Channels RC Channels 1 shared IIIII 40 CB Channe Government Non-Government 30 7 AC Channels lAll Shared IiiI 78 Govt & Busineam Channels TV- Channels 24 5054 Amateur Band 26980-27410 MHz F II 72-76 MHz Fig 2 PROPOSED 1979-1990 l R/C Channels ess exclusive shared Includes Present Plus Additional Shown Dashed Lines 11 RCChannels II11111111 liii111111 40 CB Ch Government end Non-Govemment 42 50 Amateur Band 17 AC Channels liii TV-Channels 2-4 54 11111 11111 78 Govt & Businesa Channels TV Channela 5 6 88 90 MHz II 72-76 MI-lz sent 27 MHz Class C Allocation because increasing problems interference Class D users Class C radio control opera tions Emphasis added AMA 8 Since 1976 use 27 MHz radio control has steadily diminishing Most manufacturers have ceased production 27 MHz RC equipment service existing equipment becoming difficult obtain parts country CB interference has resulted abandoment 27 MHz RC RC operation has continued 27 MHz users now model boat car opera tors relatively few use such equipment model aircraft since safety problems latter serious Thus obvious 27 MHz least model aircraft rapidly fading area activity 72-76 MHz Operations 9 Because problems 27 MHz frequencies discussed above AMA petitioned Commission grant ed access five frequencies 72 MHz band 1966 two additional 72 MHz frequen des added 1971 72 MHz assign ments located between TV channels 4 5 available shared basis operational fixed stations other radio ser vices such industrial land transporta tion users operating band Four fre quencies available control model aircraft remaining three available use modeler including operating model cars boats 10 The 72 MHz assignments ex clusive RC allocations since seven RC frequencies avilable operational fixed stations other radio servicesoperational fixed stations may operate trans mitter output powers up 300 watts sharp contrast several hundred milli watt power level generally employed aircraft modelers F urthermore mod elers have no recourse interference develops since FCC rules provide RC use 72 MHz channels secondary operational fixed uses 11 In areas RC sharing fixed stations no problem larger urbanized areas industrial other li censees turning use 72-76 MI-lz fre quencies point-to-point operations Addi tionally licensees Manufacturers Spe cial Industrial Railroad Radio Services may use 72 MHz frequencies low power mobile telemetry remote control systems 12 The increased land mobile service use 72-76 MHz frequencies makes sharing band modelers difficult impossible some cases some cities such Houston Texas Tampa Florida few seven 72 MHz RC channels theo retically available may used due high power operational fixed sharing apparent new trend caused recent FCC allocations Although exclusive frequencies far desirable such exclusive allocations requested possible modelers have no objection sharing frequencies other like radio users Indeed use radio creasing rate makes extremely dif ficult particular group acquire retain exclusive frequencies lower fre quency ranges However sharing tolerable must among groups having com patible operations power levels used licensees same order magnitude modelers would willing share other radio users 53 MHz Operations 13 Some modelers also licensed radio amateurs use Amateur frequencies 53 MHz band model control activities recent survey American Radio Relay League showed 3% amateurs engage RC activities Projected current total 328000 Amateur Radio Service licensees 10000 amateurs may operate RC equipment 10000 course use 53 MHz equipment may also hold RC license may prefer conduct RC operations 72 MHz channel However 53 MHz users represent technically oriented modelers Amateur license has uses beyond radio control Most modelers wish devote time study Morse code radio theory order obtain Amateur license subjects necessary pursuit basic activityradio control models requires full attention Thus requirements Amateur license based specialized skill area modeler has no direct interest have held down number RC enthusiasts operating 53 MHz frequencies small fraction total Need Additional Frequencies 14 The shared nature frequencies available modelers couple illegal use of prime RC frequencies CB operators have combined cause severe problems modelers pursue activity legal manner interfer ence problem has particularly severe larger regional national international meets attract thousands spectators competitors larger meets involve up 300 RC entries must carefully organized two contestants transmitting same frequency same timean incredibly difficult task small number frequencies now available especially large percentage frequencies cannot used because local interference whether intentional unintentional Virtually model aircraft equipment op erates single frequency possible quickly change conflicting fre quency Severe interference given channel does just inconvenience fliers equipped channelthey can participate can incredibly continued page 66 December1978 65 20 MHz 5 RC Channels TV Channels 5 6 88I 90MHz 20 MHz F 30 26960-27410 MHz CANDIDATES FOR 1919-80 AMA PRESIDENT John Byrne Bayside NY Lets face share common conviction apathy part AMA membership ever-in creasing problem demands im mediate solution case point last presidential election total number Votes cast mere 8777 out aggre gate membership over 60000 phe nomenon apparently due lack mu tual understanding respect between AMA membership charged its management order remedy situa tion extensive exchange ideas principles needed must come improved lines communication Specifical ly WATS line should established giving members direct access people Head quarters effective Know AMA pro gram should instituted eliminate mis understanding between membership man agement special department Headquar ters could created deal strictly fly ing site problems dissemination practi cal information area AMA members public relations effort could broadened include local membership thereby serving individual club needs perhaps important member could allowed vote referendum major issues just some ways would attempt bring membership little closer Headquar ters AMA has grown enormously since its ginning Ive part growth fact belonged Airplane Model League America forerunner AMA participated Nats dur ing late 20s early 30s Throughout 55 years designing building flying model aircraft have member num erous model airplane clubs including Fred erick Model Aero Club founded Queens NY Prop-Spinners Screamin Demons Long Island Inc coun sel incorporated Long Island Radio Control Society Inc LIRCS incorporated named both SDLI LIRCS served numerous terms both president board chairman during time created named LIRCS newsletter Low Passes made honorary member Blue Angels R/C Club later years incorporated served first president board chairman Radio Control Association Greater New York Inc federation RC clubs metropolitan area AMA District II association dedicated improving lot fliers model airplanes ac complished much obtaining preserving flying sites member clubs ieFloyd Ben nett Field Great Kills National Recrea tion Area assisted FAA-AMA lution serious flight-operational problems involving model full-scale aircraft con gested areas Additionally association created favorable public image mod elers culminating MAD Model Avia tion Day officially proclaimed may New York City shows year since 1975 have developed named managed shows held Rockefeller Center NY feature large static display contest RC helicopters Control Line aircraft iceskating rink Beyond should probably know have written periodicals such continued page 70 Earl Witt Cfiambersburg PA having extensive experience organizational admin istration AMA management feels candidates can promise moon get off ground unless recog nize capabilities presidential office believes although may want such things flying sites RC fre quencies president himself cannot get What president can what Earl wants bringing responsible experienced administration lead AMA accomplishing goals want Ear feels president can should aim toward accomplishing following Stimulate interaction active participation between members AMA administra tors through such means Presidents Column AMAs magazine Support work specialized organizations NS RCA N FFS LSF PAMPA etc professional sources input toward goals AMA fluence establishment firm goals AMAs long-range planning Work de partments committees financial re sponsibility promote cooperation devel opment workable budget upon ap proval operate within budget Appoint chairmen committees outline pur poses duties maintain active working re lationships keeping fully formed conditions operations AMA monitoring progress Continually review AMA organizational structure policies insure management struc ture responsive memberships goals Act spokesman AMA representing Academy promoting closer relationships industry government agencies furthering common goals interests Earl can achieve such presidential admin istration due past experience edu cation employment career execu tive city management-type engineering managing annual budget $10 million staff 260 has held elected appointed public offices community city management receiving awards man agement efficiency model aviation Earl has lifetime experience having won first award 1926 has competi tion flier categories modeling now sports flier AMA Earl has active key worker over 32 years has worked 31 Nationals three interna tional meets remaining mem ber original Nationals Executive Com mittee has 14 years experience AMA Executive Council including years phenomenal growth membership tripled its present 70000 plus members During 10 years nationally elected Secretary-Treasurer AMA has pro gressed organization red operation annual budget nearly $1 million recognition service has received awards including AMA Fel lowship Distinguished Service Award purely practical standpoint Earl can work closely Headquarters being 100 miles away can afford time expense demanded presidency has considerable experience public speaking will give AMA dignified representation 1976-77 Secretary-Treasurer ad vocated Council moderate dues increase avoid red budget continued page 70 FCC PETITION Cont page 65 frustrating modeler may have traveled East Coast California national championship find single channel unusable due interference 15 real problem simply enough usable RC channels available satisfactorily accommodate activity fact reasons existing channels cannot used time except rare situations Because has determinedafter consider able study user groupsthat total num ber frequencies handle long term need modeler fraternity next 10 15 years judged 30 would include seven 72 MHz frequencies now available based several factors Enough contests have successfully used 17 channels recent years combining 12 RC Service channels several 53 MHz Amateur band demonstrate situations channels could utilized Conversely fact competition private model operating activity being severly limited lack enough usable channels b channels can actually used necessary since past experience has shown some allocated RC channels can used some areas due local inter ference problems As has noted en tire 27 MHz RC band useless areas due illegal sharing CBers Likewise availability channels aggravated areas legal shared use 72 MHz fre quencies high power allocations render low power operation unsafe Thus unless channels can made truly exclusive ba sisthe preferred situation RCmore channels needed sharing situations would case lesser number exclusive assignments c Based steady growth number RC participants over past 10 years no signs diminishing except terference problems prevent rapid expansion channels neededsimply accommodate growth factor Since last channel allocations 1971 increase RC activity has least 100% indi cated increase AMA members re porting over past six years en gage RC flying Thus 12 RC channels satisfactory 1971 least again needed now AMAs membership has doubled since time Also other RC model activitiesboats cars have doubled during same per iod doubling current number RC channels plus existing amateur frequen cies would therefore unreasonably net result would still utilization per channel existed 1971 d There growing trend toward creasing number flying sites being estab lished very often near other such sites Thus need accommodate groups oper ating within interference range other enough frequencies available interfer ence can avoided agreements between adjacent groups use different sets fre quencies manner increased number RC channels would relieve another major problem facing modelers need operating sites Given present frequency availability modelers must safety op erations limit site locations separat continued page 69 66 Model Aviation ** ** ** ** ** ** -I2 ** -r ** I ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 IT IS YOUR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTI Constitution United States America guarantees us pursuit happiness Ive discovered have catch ourselves Tip May suggest aeromodeling pleasant LET EM CRITICIZE Believe smile someone calls incompetent idiot fact nothing would rather incom petent being idiot! SO HELP METHE TRUTH restaurant up Greenville Avenue store went broke closed up bunch junk trash accumulated around location city finally issued order clean up grounds astonished up driving way bank clean-up crew threetossing junk trash up roof build ing What world! OVERHEARD AT THE NATS Honey winning isnt everything heck think timed flight MURPHYS LAW STRIKES AMA just received copy letter apolo gy sent AMAs Executive Director JOHN WORTH President LARKS RC Club Lake Charles letter mentioned mistake made caption under picture appeared head Presidents Corner column last months magazine plaque being awarded photo NED BARNES himself super trouble-shooting efforts years Nats instead whole LARKS club mentioned BARNES president LARKS knew better probably result some stupid 3 AM typing trying meet deadline ANYHOW John Worth made apologies via nicely written letter addressed MR BOB HINCH President LARKS Well Murphy damn-fool law wasnt finished AMA yet because letter should have addressed BO HINCH Bob HINCH Sorry Bo darnit! Id send copy MURPHY wed get address wrong sure ELECTION TIMEPROMISES FILLED election AMA top officers com ing up very interested finding copy letter promises qualifications candidate 1966 candidate offer ing himself consideration AMA Presi dent candidate wasJOHNNY CLEMENS looking over promises am happy assure promises have shown might well said represent past present future leadership AMA Johnny Clemens center current AMA President will leaving office end 1978 has served several terms Flanking Johnny candidates AMA President 197980 left Earl Witt currently AMA Secretary-Treasurer right John Byrne currently AMA Dis trict II Vice-President campaign statements opposite page met wasnt really easy might sound because run office three times before made Looking back wondering ran three times answer pretty simple saw things needed changing AMA grow serve better ever truly demo cratic membership-owned organization also realized AMA belonged ME much other member improvement would come WE decided should IT IS STILL THAT WAY WE members own AMA responsibility decide what AMA will whether will serve us well us has moral obligation yond just paying dues enjoying bene fits membership have obligation help aim AMA making sure has good leadership through electing officers will get job done Choice elected offi cers becomes important realize elected leaders will ap pointing remainder AMAs guiding ficers HOW TO VOTE! About time magazine appears AMAs membership renewal notices VOT ING BALLOTS will mail formation candidates will printed Model Aviation magazine well ballot Find out can about candi dates VOTE AND REMEMBER voting popularity contest action choose best leader same cold bus iness-like examination would hire employee mind ALL AMA ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICERS ARE STRICTLY VOLUNTEER NO PAY OF ANY KIND purely personal observation bores heck out hear candi date tear up opponent dont really care what thinks other guy has hasnt done wont just want know what HE intends Isnt impor tant part elections WHO WILL VOTE ALL adult members AMA eligible vote general election members will vote office AMA PRESIDENT Members even-numbered districts will vote District Vice-President election Members odd-numbered districts will vote Vice-Presidents election NEXT YEAR WHAT DISTRICT IS YOURS sure AMA district reside please look bit further magazine reports various District Vice Presidents states within district can found listed head district report BE ACTIVE PART OF AMA KNOW YOUR DISTRICT also dis trict officers vote behalf Council committee matters CANDIDATES? candidates names appear official ballot will have declared eligible Eligibility requirements demanding AMAs highest office president Candidates official AMA election ballot have decided official AMA Nominating Committee tradi tionally meets Wednesday Nats Week Nominating Committee consists 11 AMA District Vice-Presidents WRITE-IN VOTE? SHOULD YOU PREFER SOMEONE NOT ON THE OFFICIAL BALLOTyou will find space ballot write-in name person prefer write privilege assures us preserving demo cratic structuring Academy Model Aeronautics GET INVOLVED HELP GUIDE AMA VOTE! December 1978 67 YOU ARE IMPORTANT TOO Whenever think AMA having over 70000 members membership no way important consider YOU ARE JUST AS MUCH PART OF THE OCEAN IF YOU AREONLY ONE DROPOF WATER APPOINTMENTS TO TERMINATE Just reminderall appointive offices AMA terminated end year office appointments renewable agreeable involved Most ap pointments made cleared through various AMA District Vice-Presidents present appointed office-holders should sure contact District VP soon regard ing next year above pointed out democratic process enters because appoin tive officers responsibility YOUR DISTRICT VICE-PRESIDENTAND YOU ELECT YOUR DISTRICT VP! A THINKING KID Hey Dad whos going sit room build model airplanes go off college AT THE CALIFORNIA NATS attending Riverside CA Nats amused sign car wash read CLOSED VEHICLES ONLY ALSO AT RIVERSIDE Riverside RCCIub officers DENNY HACK THORNE NICK NICHOLS met AMA Nats planning group set up clubs involvement asked what sort bunch guys club Denny said impish smile just bunch ordinary fliers like cry fly Dont DIDJA EVER NOT ICE seldom have ask advice flying site RAPID REPAIRSFROM DAYTON DAYTON WINGMASTERs newsletter ed itor BOB ULSETH always puts out fine monthly newsletter prove always toes very latest news club members us favored paper mention following Bob says paper FLY-ME-ANY ONE Club Trainer currently flying status very next line up dateNOTE now Bob Ulseth finished off September sue following grin Ya know what kind bird MUGWUMP Its bird sits wire its mug side its wump other OVERHEARD AT THE MODE LPORT first crackup about $300 ago THE WORD TO THE OUTER WORLD Modern Electronics magazines October 78 issue has its feature story article RADIO CONTROL TIMOTHY J GEORGE MYERS name George Myers sounds familiar probably because George writes RADIO TECHNIQUE column AMAModelAviation magazine Timothy Myers Georges youngest son article Modern Electronics undertaken Explorer Scout project between father son Admirable father son together ness! article Myers boys ex cellent offering down earth realistic useful information public outside usual field influence article would well worth attention sue Modern Electronics easy spot newsstand because has fine picture color cover young fellow plane radio learned about above George Myers sent magazine delightful personal letter delightful parts George describing Timothys first time getting involved project like idea possibly making some money out says never saw such impatient kid waiting published paid Although last paragraph Georges letter meant personal salute AMA volunteer workers Id like share Georges feelings words quotePeople present society tend value things much cost volun teers seldom accorded respect have truly earned Its small word modeler wants know says Thanks JUST PERHAPS efforts George Myers Johnny Clemens ALL OF THE OTHER 70000 AMAERS can leave world hands young folks better equipped lead peo ple world pray SEARCH FOR NATS SITES doesnt AMA hold National Championships fre quent question folks arent acq uaint ed site chosen FIRST AMA MUST BE INVITED would sure nice AMA officials could just decide go wanted Very few suggested sites suitable few available very few affordable very few sympathetic enough put up invasion modelers families AMA does find suitable site next Nats has always started few local model enthusiasts initial searching investigation feasability same modelers must enthuse community fathers property owners Meanwhile AMA HQ has furnished list facilities areas necessary along de sired dates everything looks practical AMA will receive official invitation AMA Executive Council Nats Execu tive Committee consider Please notice said ALL STARTS WITH LOCAL MODELING LEADERS because AMA has neither staff nor funds put its own search YOU interested helping find site please ask AMA HQ list physical requirements needed Nats past few weeks AMA has couple new sites suggested local modelers willing basic ground work cities added list al ready exploring ABILENE Texas NEW ORLEANS Louisiana Either would exciting new different have site seriously mind contact AMA HQ requirements Sure lots places could fly several thousand people go eat sleep gets dark SATURATION PARTICIPATION THOMAS W RANSOM president AMA Charter Club No 739 MUSCATINE MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION Muscatine Iowa Toms pride sure show ing met him Nationals Lake Charles presented some facts about group attending Nats cer tainly show participation spirit Says Tom Muscatine town 23000 model club membership 30 Eleven club members seven observers traveled 1100 miles Lake Charles back Tom tells largest group attend Nats AMA District VII Club members flew quite few events scored carrying home first place trophy Tom mentioned group spent about $500 lodging about $350 food some $460 gasoline attend said very proud Nats enjoyed very much including young est 7 months old oldest 64 years own observations group par ticipates like Muscatiners cant help enjoy whatever club accomplishes something else isnt easy melt together various interests aeromodeling club radio control line free flight also sponsor two well-attended contests year RC other CL AMA District Vice President KEN MORRIS charter members Musca tine club very impressed Ken telling pridefully about activities Instead Ken just standing back grinning course other clubs enter things same enthusiastic manner once need stop salute spirit! IF YA DONT KNOW dont know about something simply dont know about Ignorance somebody else finds out dont know CRACKUPS ARENT THE ONLY HAZARD February issue newsletter MICHIGAN RC ASSOCIATION editor JERRY ADK INS related hazardous modeling experience said after 76 LARKS Ohio contest went get giant ice cream sundae way back motel made corner too fast entire contents giant sundae emptied map compartment Jerrys van says quite problem cleaning ice cream syrup off FCC license auto insurance certificate still glued map Ohio Jerry better stick just simple crackups like us common people AS THE YEARS CREEP UP Since celebrate important birthday November Id like share discoveries greatest ad van tages growing oldYou have look back BE THANKFUL FOR Years have also made realize truth fully greatest pleasures aeromodeling probably NOSTALGIC MEMORIES experiences weve shared Look forward memories creating pleasant ones right now future! now before get too profound Ill mention Ive just heard brand new margarine developed elderly will known THE MIDDLE AGE SPREAD! ******all now****** 68 Model Aviation FCC PETITION Cont page 66 ed three miles existing site minimum mileage separation seri ously restricts number sites can accommidated given area 16 The important single need long term allocation Interfer ence-free channels RC operations requirement inherent characteristics RC activity wherein loss control model due interference may result severe damage property personal injury Interference-free operation can best assured exclusive channel allocations availability such allocations can reduce total number channels necessary Thus 20 exclusive channels may better serve modeler needs sharing 30 Additional channels shared other lowpower users alternative exclusive al locations sharing services se lected minimize mutual interaction total number such channels adeq uate useable given area enough others would available serve modeler needs fact RC models used during daytime mostly non-industrial areas should make such selec tion shared users possible case simultaneous use number channels required vertually RC ac tivities racing competition merely group fun-fliers local flying field cause nature activity makes vital RC operator use channel sharing another RC operator same channel RC channels cannot shared communications several operators can talk once Thus group RC participants number channels available will dictate can participate same time Note 23 new channels addition current seven 72 MHz will permit cur rent five 27 MHz RC channels gradually phased out perhaps within five-year per iod Commission has past allowed amortization equipment requiring re placement Potential New Frequencies 17 An extensive study modeling lead ers included visits discussions FCC personnel obtain factual information has concluded probably no frequen cy band available provide 23 new RC channels needed combination several frequency groups may offer solution AMAs Frequency Committee has examined FCC frequency assignments various fre quency bands taking consideration existing equipment will continue function number years potential interference bands examined technical characteristics radio equip ment has developed some suggestions areas radio spectrum suitable RC frequencies may located 72 MHz Band 18 The AMA believes time likely place additional frequencies 72 MHz band Primarily because 72 MHz now popular heavily used band RC activities much 72 MHz equipment available over counter Use other frequencies same band would accordingly present minimal problems mak ing new converting existing equipment careful selection specific frequencies used taking consideration intermodulation interference image problems other such technical characteristics may reduce value certain frequencies 19 Since main problem 72 MHz has use same frequencies high power stations other radio services Commissions table frequency allocations examined determine whether 72 MHz frequencies could found available high power use radio ser vice search revealed under present FCC rules following frequencies avail able low power watt assignments Special Industrial Manufacturers Railroad Radio Services 72A4 MHz 7248 MHz 7252 MHz 7256 MHz 7260 MHz 7544 MHz 7548 MHz 7552 MHz 7556 MHz 7560 MHz 20 These 10 frequencies would compatible low power RC operations Other 72 MHz assignments may also shared RC purposes selected minimum con flict high power fixed systems some locations frequencies already ap proved high power operation may suitable cases modelers use maximum number such frequencies authorized RC various choices may made avoid interference problems particular area other words 20 such fre quencies made available nationwide basis different combinations up 10 might usable various areas country depending local high power signments should also noted current sharing 72 MHz RC fre quencies model plane boat car users same proportion such sharing would acceptable additional frequencies band 3042 MHz Frequencies 21 There 11 guard band channels 10 kHz wide separate government non-goverment assignments 30-42 MHz band 10 kHz slices spectrum presently assigned radio service available radio services developmental basis center frequencies guard bands 30565 31995 33005 33995 35005 35995 37005 37995 39005 39995 42005 MHz cause tentative nature development al authorizations fact band width available would permit convention al FM voice use has very little use frequencies date search Commissions frequency assignment records shows few assignments fre quencies 22 The advantage using 30-42 MHz fre quencies much existing 27 MHz equipment now unusable because CB interference can converted operate channels Conversion existing eq uipment modelers themselves would apparently possible due Commissions type acceptance rules However due large quantities 27 MHz equip ment largely unusable modelers due terference problems manufacturers may find profitable retrofit equipment 30-42 MHz operation much existing land mobile equipment narrow banded after various channel splitting frequency al locations recent years particularly likely 30-42 MHz retrofit exempt Type Acceptance procedure units certified meet criteria formal application model reasonable expect manufacturers go through procedure previous equip ment originally required Type Accepted should noted very low power involved should minimize problems such retrofits fact now few assignments 30-42 MHz frequencies suggests allocation RC Service would have negligible effect existing uses spectrum providing wel come relief RC modelers other hand limited information available public government uses adjacent freq uencies Meanwhile AMA monitoring teams have listened frequencies Cleveland area provide basis recom mending RC use Seven frequencies monitored least 70 hours Fourteen potential image frequency spots checked least 24 hours behavior guard band neighbors evaluated favorable results teams impressed clean nature guard band frequencies suggests good potential RC use 222-224 MHz Band 23 The 222-224 MHz band shared government Amateur radio users Perhaps 10 low power RC channels 40 kHz spac ing could made available within band under RC Service However other users RC channels should compat iblewithaone watt RC maximum power level 24 The Commission originally pro posed Class E Citizens Radio Service portion frequency spectrum pro posal now seems have abandoned due objections government sharing undisciplined CB type service well objections Canadian Mexican administrations However might re considered basis minimal problems RC operations due very low pow er needed UHF Operations 25 Other countries have frequencies avail able RC operations UHF band German radio authority has recently allocated band RC frequencies 433 MHz good operational results have reported Similarly Swiss have RC equipment op erating range Also British have re cently announced availability 459 MHz RC FM equipment would apprear good opportunity US make some frequencies available same area UHF bandcompatible other countries Additionally 900 MHz region may technologically feasible RC opera tions area would appear compat ible current microwave oven useage International compatibility major con cern AMA because culmination years competition international championships pit fliers na tions against other Thus US fliers may flying US RC equipment Europe vice versacompatibility European RC assignments therefore highly desirable Technical Requirements 26 The present FCC regulations RC equipment 72 MHz band have served well technical viewpoint re commended basis new RC fre quency allocations Specifically no interfer ence problems RC equipment other services have encountered low pow er req uirement less watt has proved satisfactory RC operations causing problems other services 27 The modification proposed December 1978 69 JOHN BYRNE Cont page 66 Flying Models magazine plans some models have appeared Frank Zaics Yearbooks am dues-paying member National Society Radio Controlled Aeroba tics NSRCA No 45 United States Pat tern Judges Association USPJA No 84 National Free Flight Society NFFS Miniature Aircraft Combat Association MACA Society Antique Model ers SAM As far full-scale experience concerned have well holding private pilots license No 2271 22 having learned fly back 1938 Alta Flying School Floyd Bennett Field NY Concerning achievements outside aviation field am lawyer LLB St Lawrence University member New York Bar admitted 1941 vice president major corporation might aware am currently Vice President District II have office two consecutive terms four years During time believe have contributed much progress AMA general image model aviation two reasons undertaking writing column first tell something myself accomplish ments qualifications believe has accomplished second discuss very office AMA President what can done make AMA better us Whoever elected next president must turn immediate attention num ber important items realistic approach must taken regards surance RC frequencies needed meet demands membership ef forts obtain use lands facilities federal state local government au thorities must intensified Headquar ters must form effective liaison committee model airplane industry develop new better products hobby should also formulate practical youth program conjunction established organi zations participate rectifying obvious social ills flourish communities should also Competition Division Headquarters will relieve Execu tive Council its now major time-consuming involvement matters affect ap proximately 15% total membership Additionally assure continued growth should step up recruitment AMA members age groups matters others would pursue elected office rate feel some pressing problems Again however communication impor tant factor enabling new president make improvements pertinent two-way street choice yours either maintain status quo have genu ine voice matters affect both club Want solutions improvements So I shall greatly appreciate receiving vote EARL WITT Cant page 66 rejection appeal resulted drastic dues increase now facean excessive increase Earl opposed type prob lem could have avoided type leadership Earl Witt proposes Committee Elect Earl Witt Ron Morgan Chairman FCC PETITION Cant page 69 requirements permit type modulation providing radiated band width requirement complied would allow effective modulation tech niques such narrow band FM devel oped itself may offer means eventually accommodate further ex pansion RC activity necessarily re quiring increase spectrum channels could provided less space use spectrum saving techniques Narrow band FM would logical choice use 10 kHz width 11 guard channels within 30-42 MHz band Furthermore FM permitted new 72 MHz channels 20 kHz width technical advantages FM using 5 kHz deviation such better interference rejection could util ized should noted several countries now authorize FM RC use RC use FM very popular Germany since has minimized interference problems Summary 28 summarize needs RC modelers 30 RC channels including present seven 72 MHz allocations 23 new chan nels should allocated RC exclusive basis possible Exclusive RC channels possible sharing may acceptable alternative other users employ similarly hinted power levels - Freedom use type modulation particularly narrow band FM commensurate bandwidth requirements 29 needs RC modelers have well-documents previous filings summarized petition relief re quested may provided inconveni encing other radio users frequencies discussed above virtually unused type would provide breathing space within modelers could operate out causing intereference existing opera tions therefore urge Commission act now allocate additional frequen cies suggested activity enjoyed young old alike has interfered no has contributed markedly developing spark interest motivate youngsters aerospace engineering scienti fic careers evidenced letters astro nauts Neil Armstrong Frank Borman also telegram President Carter AMA congratulating upon holding Na tional Model Airplane Championships john Strong Chairman AMA Frequen cy Committee John Worth AMA Executive Director Jeremiah Courtney Jack R Smith legal counsel AMA MORE STATE LAWS TO HELP FLYING SITES October issue AMA News page 65 item concerning new Cali fornia law could aid never-ending search flying sites law allows proper ty owners let land used recrea tional purposes being legally liable lawsuits might result time item published AMA no formation about other states similar laws has just learned however May 1977 44 states similar laws few didnt Alabama Arizopa Mississippi Missouri Rhode Island Utah information much obtained another AMA Amer ican Motorcycle Association sent us copy University Ohio study subject Ohio study highly detailed much legal language being examined extract information might help ful flying site problem further report will forthcoming information proves useful SIGN lIP BY NOV 15 FOR BONUS BARGAIN have getting AMA News stead Model viation magazine now best time subscribesign up November 15 will get 12 issues next year plus another December year dated Febru ary 1979 Thats 13 issues price 12 have getting AMA News separate publication getting month sample copy Model Aviation sample provided show what AMAs magazine like days although De cember issue has few pages nor mal order present important information about AMAs quest foradditional RC frequen cies also finish reporting large number rules-change proposals curtent two-year review cycle Model v/orion has come long way three yearsacclaimed best general interest model magazine tl field 1979 Bill fr Dues mailed mid-October using before November 15 can start Model v/at/on coiin regular ly December ever good time get money now AMA VP WINS DISTANCE AWARD Jim Scarborough Redondo Beach CA AMA VP District X runs just AMA office Hes also long time Free Flighter means has chased model mile also runs avocation itself having con testant famous Boston Marathon race year also won six awards National Jogging Association having run total 1978 miles between September 5 1977 July 29 1978 total ultimate series started 365 kilo meters beginners 1978 miles sea soned campaigners Congratulations Jim run really run 70 Model Aviation STATEMENTS FROM AMA DISTRICT VICE-PRESIDENT CANDIDATES DISTRICT II CANDIDATES John Grigg Lockport NV am proud candidate Vice-President Dis trict II Prouder still have Associ ate Vice President four years under John Byrne now candidate President AMA knowledge problems inner workings AMA gained during tenure Associate Vice President makes eminently qualified serve elected Vice-President background includes 35 years model builder flier present interests centered about Radio Control Sailplanes Quarter Midget Racing general sport fly ing am manager Design Drafting Department Sirra Research Corporation engineering company involved radar telemetry air navigation systems military environment greatest concerns AMA 1 continuation insurance program possibility weighted rate per member dependent type flying does 2 greatly increased flow public relations ma terial information local club level 3 greater recognition Dis trict II within AMA active district District level will work pro vide beder communications recognition significant local events devoting Vice Presidents column Model viation news district will encourage area meetings within district chaired area Associate Vice-President will tend personally area Associate Vice-President desires support policies ideas need vote Will help Law Hollwitz Oceanside NV Mr Lew Hollwitz 50 years old has volved aeromodeling over 35 years experience executive offices clubs follows present president PARCS Club has also past treasurer PARCS has both treasurer president Rich mond Model Flying Club has member Board Directors RC Society Marine Park has trea surer member Board Directors Radio Control Association Greater New York graduated Columbia University 1958 BFA degree also has working Rom-Air General Manager last five years directly involved negotia tions National Park Service two permitted Radio Control flying sites kind anywhere country Lew feels experience far away qualified man job District II Vice President DISTRICT IV CANDIDATES Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA Chuck has active modeler 36 years aspects modeling President Richmond VA RC Club three times Contest Director now Associate VP District IV helped organize has President Virginia State RC Organiza tion has attended AMA Council meetings familiar what transpires meetings As District IV Vice-President will strive better communications tween District IV clubs AMA Headquar ters work better publicity model avia tion both local national levels try promote state-funded flying sites John Spalding incumbent Lanham MD During years service districts repre sentation Academys posture abilities have dramatically improved John has directly involved respons ible important changes sees done future has worked Executive Council improve ser vice response Academy members needs planning new future stance program rotating broaden ing districts workers has resulted bet ter visible representation Good active workers reflection leader se lects No district has better slate AMA workers Fourth Vote John Spalding continue work DISTRICT VI CANDIDATES Horrace D Cain Buffalo Grove IL Hor race D Cain resident District VI 10 years AMA member 25 years Contest Director 15 years served 3 years District VI RC Contest Coordinator Ive flown competitive events IHLG RC Pattern Pylon can talk event whatever may hundred fifteen trophies FF CL RC sit basement mention non-trophy wins long can remember Ive associated models airplanes served 12 years USAF have airline pilot last 11 years personal gratification winning competition no longer important future sport/hobby plan en joy long time come Now am tired apathy confusion indifference shown AMA Headquarters Im tired way onlycram down throats leadership Im tired type mem bership cases does fulfill needs Im tired volunteers use posi tion maintain elevated status Im tired rules procedures applicable years ago Im tired contest board members vote own desires rather districts majority rule no real reason allow trends continue As member Executive Council will utmost develop memberships tailored individual needs change AMA organization oriented individual service members enhance image minia ture aviation meaningful worthwhile sport establish programs entrench AMA within recreational agencies national lo cal development flying sites generally work make AMA members ganization As District VI Vice President rep resentative will ensure rules decisions will result majority District VI interested modelers will see modelers have piece action will listen try maintain attitude can rather attempt list countless rea sons something cannot done promise modelers AMA District VI fair representation Executive Council vote Horrace D Cain vote progressive management AMA executive level Glenn Lee incumbent Batavia ILGlenn has Vice-President District VI past six years Prior Associate Vice-President has served Control Line Contest Board has modeler life Contest Director Leader member years flies types airplanes including Indoor models Free Flight Control Line RC regularly competes Nationals FAI events As member AMA Executive Council usually votes against frivolous expensive projects DISTRICT VIII CANDIDATES John Embry Sulphur LA space has made available to tell little about myself am candi date District VIII Vice President First personal side am 36 years old have lived life District VIII am graduate chemical engineer Loui siana Technical University am currently Technical Superintendent Cities Service Petrochemical Complex Lake Charles Widowed seven years ago two daughters Donna age 13 Wendy age 11 make up family home first model Stombecker kit Black Widow built 1948 Plastic models available now particular model solid wood first powered model came 1951 A-i Firebaby powered Royal Spitfire 065 oil fields around Longview Kilgore Texas home time 1953 family moved Shreveport LA exposure RC began fly-away Trixter-Beam landed front yard several years RC occupied spare time money ever growing city soon enveloped nearby flying sites yet able drive distant fields interest switched Control Line Free Flight About time Shreveport Sky Demons club formed fortunate become charter member its officers still Junior AMA number 6838 issued period Lots Stunt Combat Rat Rac ing flying filled years Through RC held interest Working school hobby shop high school senior provided great opportuni ty expand participation college came along fortunate have under standing house mother allowed airplanes dormitories Marriage graduation becoming esatblished profession did slow things down awhile however ultimately provided means fly real ly wanted 1965 single channel given way multi-reed equipment 1967 multiproportional 1968 privileged participate forming AMA club Lake Area Radio Kontrol Society its 10 years existence have served elected office including two years President during perDecember1978 71 lad idea hosting Nats Lake Charles conceived Late 1972 phone calls letters AMA HQ begain building case Lake Charles close working relationship HQ officers soon developed 1974 Nats appointed serve Facilities Coordina tor Thus began association Nats Executive Committee am present ly de facto member 1975 again privileged fill Facilities Coordinator position Nats 1976 Dayton required local person position again able work Nats Executive Committee time equipment trouble shooter relationship renewed 1978 Nats During times have fortunate able attend four different Executive Council meetings guest Murry Frank As candidate District VIII office am obviously involved RC ever believe total exposure outlined above will permit comprehend rep resent problems phases modeling will endeavor elected cover district both personally through AVPs provide members fair equal voice AMAs affairs Thank consideration Bill Lee Missouri City TX Getting chance fill important job like VP district AMA something en counter day Im getting chance would like give job try background consists over 25 years modeling primary interests Control Line have active Leader member AMA past several years ac tive local club activities contest work am competition flier regularly traveling throughout district entering local compe tition am currently CL Racing Ad visory Committee am contributing editor Control Line Racing Mode/Av/ at/on am touch todays flying todays AMA needs Murry Frank current VP District VIII has chosen run re-election has nominated succeed him office VP district requires lot time work job performed adequately am sure district agree Murry has filled job very well over years respected mem bers AMA Executive Council recog nize amount effort will required VP district am prepared devote time effort represent AMA members district ask support election DISTRICT X CANDIDATES Jim Scarborough incumbent Redondo Beach CA am running second term Vice-President District X decision made automatically though am incumbent lot travel paper work associated position Travel Council Meetings cuts ones free time also entails time away work However after weighing negative aspects have de cided owe district AMA con tinue returning service service rendered past see fit return office other two years will bend over backwards justify faith person cannot change machinery am sure going try have received quite few inputs changes am attempting implement would appreciate support put ting X next name District X Betty Stream Long Beach CA believe have qualifications experience serve District X Vice President As active member AMA over 15 years part modeling family 29 have par ticipated aspects hobby Free Flight Control Line RC have served AMA Associate Vice President several years have attended Executive Council Meetings official proxy several occasions AVP several promise serve members Dis trict X faithfully fully asa member Executive Council serve members AMA furtherance hobbylsport aeromodeling Connecticut S Maine acttunetts Hampshire Rhode Inland ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Ansoojage Vice-Presideetn Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 High Street Old Town MC 04468 Charles H Learoyd PO Sot 428 West Groton MA 01472 Al Nonotnik 4 Benerly Place Norwalk CT 06850 George Parker 7 Paal Dr Lee MA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Boldac Drive Ledyard CT 08339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Aw Kircery MC 03904 Time now start thinking about Dis trict meeting 1979! Have offer western Massachusetts expect least two others Connecticut eastern Massachusetts Time also think about club needs AMA display piece can mall displays static shows organ ized meeting display need formative appealing display photos color model activity lighted back ground own pass-out literature great color piece Model Aviation should plan least two months ahead get list past experience should allow week delivery time should plan getting out very day after use So far District dis play has used seven times esti mated least 8000 people have seen have received literature table rests upon Time take look better insurance benefits 1979 result HQ effort provide better service go along dues increase Watch an nouncement membership renewal pack age sure vote presidential candidate choice Most District peo ple have met John Byrne Earl Witt have attended District meeting have tended other functions such WRAMS Show larger area meets Either will make great new AMA president Johnny Clemens hard act follow have seen lot positive views ward dues increase lately very much regret people unhappy about cant appeased unfortunate indeed ever option magazine first place Hopefully can provide enough good benefits can continue make Model v/at/on desir able fully justify increase Frankly am frightened about size some new RC planes item agenda Council Meeting Nov 4th Omaha Let hear Present insurance covers anything presently flyfor now some recent homeowners denial coverage cause aircraft clause trouble horizon Starting month am sending special news release appointed district officials along accurate address phone list ing will monthly letter better informed officers appointees tried get meeting work due area problems didnt work Perhaps ficers newsletter will work out better Any other inputs November 4th Council Meeting will gratefully received phone November 2nd never enough input LETS HEAR IT FROM YOU!! New Jerney S New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-Presidoot 36-29 213 Street Baysiole NY 11381 Associate Vice-Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Prank Oresch 9 Willow Ave Piscaoawuy NJ 08854 David Fifield 11 Lace Lane Bleora NY 12065 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emerson Ate Union NJ 07083 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies IJSAP/EIJROPC Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS Although meetings Executive Council usually held concluded same day generally Saturday next will TWO days duration November 4 5 site will Omaha Nebraska reason advanced extra day shot additional time will needed further consider long-range AMA planning program initiated special meetings last spring also found departure less traditional temporal norm strong impli cations 1979 Nats will held some Nebraska shall grant ed opportunity inspecting location Now before District lI-ersgo shock take good look map United States agree Nebraska just about centrally located can both longitudinally AND latitudinally Proponents Lake Charles center US correct use Mississippi divid ing line East West simply can ignore crazy LATITUDE Being Gulf puts WAAAY down Any way cheer up LOVE us Springfield Ohio IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE get real kick perusing Con test Calendar magazine month note more pro ceeds various meets being donated charitable under-privileged recipients gives inner glow realize 72 Model Aviation pursuit such model aviation pleasurable beneficial its devotees can also bring health happiness others tally detached hobby need ful help kind another Cases point found far apart geometric ally Augusta GA August 26 & 27 DIXIE FLYERS put show benefit Muscular Dystrophy Association Bridgeport CT same dates RADIO CONTROL CLUB OF CONNEC TICUT held its 6TH ANNUAL NORTHEAST RADIO CONTROL CHAMPIONSHIPS year purpose raising funds Boys Girls Clubs Bridgeport Inc Georgia bit too far reach did invade precincts neighboring District take Bridgeport meet wish compliment RCC CONN worthy efforts RHINEBECK RE-VISITED Another highly successful World War Jamboree has won its place annals modern aviation history annual mod elers treat presents pleasant aspects hard put consolidate brief descriptive statement es sence though affiar unique hence highly deserving mention combines good things beautiful upstate New York setting seasoned mosphere good fellowship abun dance fun entire family Though ba sically contest WW model aircraft weekend September 9 & 10 again featured Cole Palen Air Show full-scale Fokkers Jennies other vintage flying machines Jamboree particularly enjoyable year privileged judge Combat event afforded honor presenting AMA Award Excellence Mid-Hudson RC Society varied contributions model aviation over years including annual WW Jamborees Rhinebeck Clas sics featuring model aircraft Golden Era Aviation financial support other assistance FAI team efforts Club President Vance Sutton accepted award club graciously responded upon its behalf personal compliments great club Contest Director D J Amodeo job excellently performed GEORGEW DICKINSON thanks District II AMA member George Dickinson Somerville NJ join ing exclusive group AMA Life Mem bers George can now sport enviable AMA No L-50 too can acquire nice low number preceded letter L same time grace AMA treasury charitably contributing sum least $1000 Worth-y organization im pact such largesse may abated through handy time-honored device known time-payment installment plan Avantilll ROMANO GARABELLO MEMORIAL CON TEST 1978 contest growing popularity year held September 17 Floyd Bennett Field model aircraft flying site forms part Department Interiors Gateway National Recreation facility Brooklyn NY Much credit due Pennsylvania Avenue Radio Control Society its Contest Directorand President Lou Hollwitz well-managed largelyattended flying memorial memory good friend late Romano Garabello highly honored privilege afforded PARCS judging Pattern events Novice through Masters GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio sylvania S West Virgin III DISTRICT REPORT Den Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERaho Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Presidents Joe tiben 5192 Edenhurst Lynhursn OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St ViennaWV 26101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadombrook St David PA 19087 Edward Wissvr 1521 Summit St. McKeesportPA 15131 Have some feedback District folks question large models As know much increased interest very large RC airplanes has led questions surance coverage safety personal opinion large models perse un safe since size weight alone aspect safety have deeply issue safety flying small RPVs Remotely Piloted Vehicles military project has very difficult us resolve issue size weight As know safety combination things dealing human factors malfunction equipment nature flying object its impact speak lands unintention al manner have reports rather unsafe opera tions fun fly held Kentucky have also witnessed unsafe oper ations local club operations public gatherings Personally feel human element far important ingredi ent doesnt matter small light aircraft safety jeopardy flown over people things Secondly highly important craft its equip ment function normally failure again weget back human element Because dumb device cant fix itself strictly responsive human care gets Lastly look device itself As suming we can build maintain operate safely now something fails must deal consequences failure device fails damage creates responsive energy sys tem has weight mass velocity Velocity also problem self since imposes problem human re action time control people ground being able get out its way fails equation energy t/2 MV2 M weight divided gravitational constant important thing note increase weight have linear re lationship ie doubling weight doubles force Note however double veloci ty energy quadrupled since square velocity term So velocity im portant contribution energy damage cre ated impact might suggest simply put limit energy content complicates things because must now mea sure velocity beast order know whether complies safety cri teria really might difficult chore however stnce level flight velocity could trapped timed As matter interest offer quick example Typical Pattern Ship s top speed mphforce impact ft/lb Moister Airplane bs top speed 60 mph force impact ft/lb essence whole discussion boils down strong argument keeping flight velocity down promote safety well concentrating intensively human element letter Fred Fischer Trevose PA suggests system matic approach pool ideas industry modelers would used basis set voluntary regula tions think Fred has good point suggesting voluntary set rules could basically trial basis eventual regulations certainly right saying dont want leap half-baked set firm regulations suggestion item Council committee action may proper approach letter Al Schaeffer team man ager Reading PA Flying Dutchmen AMA Show Team Al reports team already completed 56 shows year Among week long Reading Air Show Berkshire Mall ninth year completed 26 hours 14 minutes East er Seals Foundation American Business Club Muscular Dystrophy Jerry Lewis Telethon radio TV shows month writeups magazines newspapers show team has existence 10 years Flying Dutchmen Aeromodelers Club has existence since 1936 club also has sanctioned Control Line show team Obviously club very public-service-minded congratulated good work about other clubs out Dis trict Ill Summations type very helpful reporting whats going too can easily receive little notoriety letting have kind information Delaware rict Colombia lanri 0 North Carolina IIVirginia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanham MD 20801 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Foreman 809 Pohite Rd Mechanicsvlle VA 23111 V Bill Helms 800 Tysola Road Charlotte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19809 John Preston 7012 Elnira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Russell Sandusky 1122 Plaza CirclvJoppa MD 21085 Paul Yacobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayenceville NC 28301 second annual District IV AMA meet ing came off planned larger attend ance varied programs Especially well received disserta tion Kirby Crawford Quarter Scale display aircraft beauty answered questions nearly day Both John Preston Howard Crispin made fine presentations holding interest crowd forum discussions types modeling matters Maynard Hill Kirby Crawford Bob Karisson lively very informative John Worth Executive Director AMA spoke briefly discussed questions December1978 73 floor awhile Fred Grigg Ron McNally Russ Sandusky attend ance answered questions crowd whole affair MCd very ably George Preston also acted CD Sundays delightful Fun Fly airstrip excellent site flying very good Bob Violett gave real show ducted fan power latest model A4 claims some fantastic efficiences now flight speeds backed him up As usual work done hardy group Virginians Chuck Joanne Fore man George Preston leading group Thanks lots good times us Lets see everybody make next year recently gave unusually thorough test HobbyPoxy-and-glass finishing system told about some columns back remember told you should try dust-free grain-free finish Using Hob byPoxys clear enamel mixed matt hard ener applied glass cloth entire aircraft filled cloth coat same switched white under coater matt hardener final filling sanding Well B25 lost power engine low pass last month ended up spin roof small shed further nose dive concrete impacts terrific broke off nose tips split tail covering aircraft came through repairable though force smash broke both Goldberg gears main nylon block tore engine nacelle aircraft repaired finished again Any other finishing cover ing system would have destroyedl difference between club Club newsletter Its cement holds group together puts organization big time new newsletter arrived week another club has become Club Fredericksburg VA Aeromasters MAC Talespins editor Charlie Rictors note first issue came today Good luck Bill Schultz President guys search new site Talespins will help Its voting time again time will easier new system will used Youve got some good choices make too So no excuses Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolina S Teenearee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeilI District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Associate Vice-Presidents John Bryson400CouncilCir PG Box 1355 Tupelo MS 38801 Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood Dr. Huntsville AL 35805 Richard Jackson 108 Thorolee St Charleston Hgts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Bunyan Dr Delray Beach FL 33444 Patrick Koehler 1592 Idlewood Oak Ct Atlanta GA 30319 Ed Moorman P0 Box 1643 Eglin AFB FL 32542 Lois Rodriguez C-iD 5th St Ext. Villa Rica Bayamon Puerto Rico 00619 John Workman 5321 Overton Road Nashville TN 37220 Pictured below Paul Miley flying FF Helicopter Birmingham other day may recall Paul won first event 76 Ohio Nats Pensacola June right behind friend Herbert Jordon another Hell buff Paul has always helped newcomers Free Flight spending hours schooling model aero dynamics learn art July gave Herschell Hunnicut Bill Mathews working FF Helicopter copy us went Lake Charles Nats last month ex cept Paul went instead Bham hospi tal chest pain came home week later lay dead done undetect ed cancer As buried interred him miniature internal combustion en gine possible model airplane use next world specific request Untimely can cellation exit premier Free Flighter Want see beautiful model Please no tice Indoor canard held Barbara Speedy Arthur Miami blimp hangar went down other day take some Dictures way little lady AMA HQ Miss Penny Witt important Public Relations division has asked report three clubs District V worked hard Muscular Dystrophy drive Penny said Middle Tennessee RC Club sent best report US Mr John Fore man President Also Dixie Flyers Birmingham Aero Modelers did well Thank clubs ny works buddy Larry Bolich up Washington PR understand Larry beats regularly poor employees fail perform DISTRICT V CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH month want meet hardest working clubs theentire district important Alabama Rocket City Radio Controllers Hunts ville year hosted 18th conse cutive RC Pattern meet serving Radio Control modelers splendid well-run contest 74 Model Aviation josusiio flail atiu riI 1 tne left above snap congratulating Robert Hodgdon has just won fun-fly Jerome newsletter editor AMA Associ ate VP Alabama doing nice job both proud Jerome Last year Butch Norckauer editor club newsletter Iictured above fine model Mr George Smith CDd big Pattern meet last year 1977 George gentleman PSterv 55r25 II pILLUr tOVOdI LIII 00 irripus L4IIL WIrI ners recent meets L R Al Clark 2nd Precision Greg Smith 1St JuniorTeam Jim Vanderzyl also 1st Junior Team years big annual Pattern meet Rusty Foster Steve Kehres Doug Wester friendly visitor Bob Speers Dick Johnston last three pictures taken July club meeting could show RCRC members Much thanks AMA AVP Jerome Hall supplying information best wishes entire Huntsville club now future unselfish hard work serving RC community 1972 hosted Masters Contest recall Want see YOUR club featured Send information well get Illinois ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 619 Mandrake Batavia 1160510 Associate Vice-Presidents David S Ahlberg 734 Acadia Rd. Valparaiso IN 46383 Roger Geers RR 5 Qaincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stunely Lane Springfield IL 62704 Frank L Hughes 709 NE 44th St Kansas City MO 64116 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40504 Robert 6 Stagner 1638 Seifert Dr Poplar Bluff MD 63901 Phillip Sullinan 3021 Spring Valley Ct Anderson IN 46011 Award Excellence new AMA shirt patch available called Award Excellence patch can worn members chartered clubs have approved District Vice President being outstanding AMA club approval should clubs have shown outstanding service dedication its members AMA public other worthwhile modeling endeavor patch fairly large oval featuring red white blue AMA logo large golden E center lettering says Award Excellence AMA Club Academy Model Aeronautics Forms recommendation avail able AMA HQ think club worthy such club members feel like adding another patch shirt jacket fill out send dont think should decrease status such award Im going approve unless list some darn good reasons should Talk over club meet Ings Most Control Line fliers area have attended Bill Allens contests Labor Day weekend Aero Challenge Muscu lar Dystrophy event has grown year year 137 contestants entered 291 events came 12 states Canada England Bill turned over $1297 Muscular Dystrophy contest Linus Boehie Secretary Mineral Area RC Society Bonne Terre MO sent letter photos modeling booth set up Washington County Fair Potosi MO St Francois County Fair near Farmington MO Several thousand people visited fairs people saw RC models first time booth successful has aided clubs ef forts get flying field new state park photo turns out shows Linus hncsnh Iowa etan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Avenue Mascot iso IA 52761 Associate Vice-Presidento James 0 Clark RR 3 Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Tim Price 11287 Saur Sterling Heights Ml 48078 Win Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Trail Sr Joseph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Howard Wayne 1706 7th St NE Rochester MN 55901 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romalut Ml 48174 should reading just prior next Council meeting Omaha NE November 4 5 time writing have still received approximately 60% response Michigan redistricting issue dont feel can make honest proposal issue Council thing apparent re sponses far CONTEST COOR DINATION confirmed Associ ate Vice Presidents Michigan conver sations very difficult contest coordi nator job needs help communication read Vince Man kowskis column District IX August 1978 issue put very well should read As result response will pro pose add another contest coordinator District VII Michigan Control Line contests should help relieve Wes Slack doing both CL RC giving him time work RC coordination prob lems So will need volunteer rec ommendation CL Contest Coordinator would have liked have put some pictures month some contests around District VII didnt get clubs Next month hope have some Suds City other areas should getting have re newal form election ballot now Re member can VOTE renewing never renew can vote election NOW District VII can vote president AMA have two choicesJohn Byrne VP District II Earl Witt Secretary/Treasurer Please vote way will have right complain about results dont vote should complain month get about 40 newsletters have articles complaining about poor support club members seems same few members work clubs fair rest group dont hesitate get SUPPORT YOUR CLUB will support AMA rather short report month have busy has diffi cult keep up Im sure have did get Cedar Rapids air show very poor day too spectators did manage col lect $8000 Muscular Dystrophy went Iowa City Soaring meet fly radio went dead morning contest beautiful site pretty fair turnout Lots nice prizes superb fliers Arkansas siana Meico alioma t VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Anerill 9117 La Barranea NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 623 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave Dr N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Teeny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 No contest season year did end Labor Day contests Dallas Benbrook what saw successful great contests Glad see hope see other contests held year November 4-5 next Council meeting meet Omaha Nebraska Omaha Seems possible Nats site Lin coln Glad see some members doing something about Nats sites Want December1978 75 L-R Jim Burns club vice-president Lyle Davis Don Peck Robert Hodgdon again Gene Hunter Linca up pose ror LuCK ocam ano son son front almost shown Also Bill McBride club secy/treas Ron West Ed Slayton Melvin Bowser David Kehres Gene Hornbuckle [CO UWit 4 SAUU UOiUii5 put annual AAA Control Line contest yesterday middle September day started out nice deluge rain hit middle afternoon Wiped us out Maybe should say washed us out Dont forget voteforyour AMA leaders backyard Come up site suitable will held backyard Along line thing failed get done Council getting AMA purchase property backed move buy 1-lutchinson until fell through would nice property terest possible Nats sites around coun try property owner has stronger vote comes use site involved property could used thingsmu seum headquarters warehouse etc need storage space records Nats FAK storage issue should out before close election date November 25 ballot must HQ count have problems write HQ write talked John Clemens agrees mecast bal lot let us know appreciated hav ing served should get renewal notice ballot October Use both Several people have asked advice election best response nominated John Byrne President Bill Lee Dis trict VIII VP have changed mind am both asked Bill give bit column idea being Vice President district something prepared handle Murry approached back January Sure have active AMA af fairs over past few years Yes have visible least involved Control Line aspect hobby idea putting myself out front asking people VOTE idea really set back heels its grows grows grows l really become convinced own mind DO want position Some experience might inter est am 36 years old married two great kids have flying model airplanes over 25 years lapse being girls cars-college years acquired wife college degree University Colora job would support fam ily hobby have active com petitor during entire flying career Leader Member AMA about past five years travel around district regular ly entering local contests have directed contests Houston area have served Control Line Racing Event Director 75 Nats recently Control Line Category Director last Nats Lake Charles am active member CL Racing Advisory Committee am currently contributing editor Con trol Line Racingfor Mode/Aviation Representing district VP means course representing ALL people ALL interests just aspect hobby primary interests Control Line feel can truly represent district AMA areas communi cation necessary adequately repre sent special interest group communica tion am prepared support very large geographical district no person can cover himself AMA allows VP have Associate VPs help communication would use tool its fullest advantage addition would expand regular travels around district competition reasons include much time communication possible coupled excellent Houston-area clubs providing input would make very good representation AMA business Murry nominated succeed him fice VP District VIII itself honor Murry highly re spected members AMAs Executive Council have him feel could carCslorado as S Nebraska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankewski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue NE 68005 Associate Vice-Peosideerts Charles Brunnon 2220 Mariposa Blvd Casper WY 82001 Gerald Deneau 8464 S Andes Place Aurora CO 80010 Paul Kegel 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 Oscar Olson Oi 11 Maple Omaha NE 68104 Jim OReilly 4700 N Battin Wichita KS 67220 Jim Rickects SlOS Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 FM Skylarks time time send along newspaper clippings copies promotional material get excellent cov erage Fargo ND area means Skylarks work Other clubs have chance see clippings pick up few ideas things have tendency grow Keep sending Fargo latest letter Chuck Brannon AVP Casper WY reports unusually high temperatures summer have inhibited flying somewhat Temperatures 92 97 darees still uncommonly common dur ry something approaching level expertise very special compliment would like try fill quite large shoes VP people district want try feel can job would ask take time return ballot received give support Dues Increase AMA activities events programs issues concerns encompassing AMA dues location Nats rule book regretably election officers does carry same impact yearly dues simple fact issue member must respond some writ ing check painful experience best increase dues putting mild ly major step fostering greater interest AMA affairs Copies letters district VPs Acad emy HQ concerning dues increase have widely circulated number diverse viewpoints have expressed Surprising some number dissenting opinions does surpass number letters accept reasoning behind dues crease Most people seem realize has six years since last dues increase Fig ured year-to-year basis yearly per centage increase very small less 8% per year bad figure compared last six years cost living increase underlying tone negative re sponses has too much too fast Ex cept small minority objection dues increase itself meted out Perhaps increase last year ease way would have better some year Academy will end its fi nancial year red financial reserve would have flat broke last year Executive Council could justify increase membership dues large financial reserve Now end 1978 financial reserve practical purposes non-existent AMA membership has right receive continuously improving member services efficient rule book better insurance coverage increased charter club benefits fre quency acquisitions films quality publications fact services improvements cost money fact nation wide inflation coupled tremendous increases insurance premiums has necessi tated dues increase problem much dues increase last year would still need rear too courtesy insurance company healthy increase dues year healthy operate million dollar operation break-even budget year sur plus funds generated early going last dues increase five six years ago along interest generated funds provided AMA enough finance membership programs prolonged time increase needed Will AMA have financial reserve building up result 1979 increase Yes will working inflexible breakeven budget insurance increases $150 per member presented opportunity acquire permanent site AMA headquarters/museum unfore 76 Model Aviation unshields used bY Lesper bunch keep thin ala,trnnigss ennL tRrsannnn nhntni OUflUing L-fl JimIUflU tU LIn5E Idiom Williams Std & 2-mtr Chuck Bra nnon Std & 2-mtr Kneeling Chad Brannon Jr Std & Scale dines Brannon ohoto Two ofChucks photos LSF meet Denver last August third photo Omaha field sometime 60s Someone doing outside loops wires reached out grabbed model Can anyone put date names seen expense arises should have finan cial ability cope reserve funds interest accumulated meant overcome problems Also interest financial reserve time has low compared other orgnizations simi lar size Hopefully reserve will allow us another few years warning before increase will again become necessary Customarily whenever cost goes up services AMAs insurance property damage currently carries $250 deductible hope AMA will pick up first $250 making coverage complete $5 charge charter clubs additional insured status flying site property owners also being reviewed intent doing away fee also several other changes being studied soon come feasible will reported pet project vigorous film program films will pro duced can used clubs ac quisition flying sites Also could clude dues renewal form question naire current AMA issues statement accomplishments Academy ma jor areas concern Membership input needs stimulated such questionnaire might help questionnaire/statement form something can have 1980 enough people feel worthwhile Perhaps form included charter club renewal pack could also used Let know feel dues increase subject debate no wins Certainly after col umn out will still take exception Forty-eight cents week however still seems heck bargain na tional international representation finest magazines available surance competition licenses other benefits membership Academy Model Aeronautics Arizona fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armaur Lane Redando Beach CA 90278 Associate Visa-Presidoots Robert Barnes 98-1080 Komo Mai Drivo Aiea I-lI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 Wont Sham Fresno CA 93711 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rn 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Berty Scream 3723 Snowdon Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marcos CA 92089 Quite few concerned modelers have writ ten HQ expressing fears e models have gotten out hand wonder about insur ance coverage monsters Several have written excellent proposals regarding means limiting size/weight behemoths want assure now models legal Regardless size weight power long models flown accordance AMA safety code covered insurance case didnt know safety code located back rule book believe some confusion over legality models exists because rule book limits engine size well below 1 cu bic inch rule book covers competi tion models large models sport models obviously eligible en try sanctioned contest next meeting Executive Coun cil scheduled first weekend No vember important items agenda some form regulation large models need guidance suggestions solicited welcome Fortunately mentioned earlier some modelers have taken initiative sent suggestions AMA portable display have move again Cordova Model Mas ters have requested extremely large show theyre putting moves Lancaster Antelope Valley Tailwinds will use 3rd Annual Hitachi RC Contest month later want use Edwards AFB show weekend 11 12 November club has need nifty display drop line Ill set up Remember costs nothing another part AMA membership August busy month tended couple club meetings went Nationals First meeting sat Camarillo Flying Circus presided over President Nick Johnen Like lot other clubs have problem locating flying site joy club night feel have located site river bank centrally located expecting final approval momentarily unlike some clubs intend allow modeler use site proviso modeler must AMA member No license no fly will cater Sunday fun flier long has insurance coverage feel sport flier drops out AMA because $2500 dues contin ues fly adequate coverage could spoil showed film Fun Lifetime film about trade shows featured Californias MACS Show also attended San Fernando Valley Silent Flyers club meeting meeting ably presided over noted Barbara Henon has made mark Soaring fraternity night attended club happened have auction baked goods raise money treasury catch items prepared modeler wife Well can take word guys bake good build fly Yes several noted fliers club look little heavier could got caught up bidding ended up buying ex-Free Flighter Jerry Krainocks cherry pie good ate whole thing saw Ed Slobod meeting Some old tim ers might remember him Thermal Thumbers late 40s filled club latest AMA bus iness fielded questions best ability financial matters Dave Peltz member club excellent review critical AMAs financial responsibility excellent mean flip charts com plete bar graphs comparisons ever misconceptions some areas pointed out attempted clarify intends present analysis HQ various magazines publication hope allows AMA proofread com ment before published Knowing Dave will excellent job report REMEMBER TO VOTEI THERMALS Alaska o ana on inatan XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-Presideot 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Ansociate Vice-Presidents Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocatello 1083201 Simon Oreose Rn 1 Box 48 Boadviem MT 59015 Claronce C Haught Hr 5 Box 16 Coeur dAleno 1083814 Ed McColloush 53 SE 81 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Recin 26808 Donor Court Kenn WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Street Redmond WA 98052 Recently letter came door Southern California transplant Daniel F Moore lives 72593 London Road Cottage Grove OR 97424 has recently moved Cottage Grove flies RC Sailplanes has unable find club area interested forming Dan iel has information about two flying sites area could very useful club Anyone interested should contact Mr Moore address above Nats great success again Free Flight events went off well weather cooperated quite well Mother Nature gave us rain shower day variable winds other days Attendance lower previous years lot people entering events may have balanced Out As previous years lots people helped year list gets longer year would like list directed events Frank Parmenter Friendswood TX Joe Guylas VanWert OH Steve Geraghty San Jose CA Phil Sullivan Anderson IN Bert Pond Longmeadow MA Richard Covalt Anderson IN Bob Isaacks Houston TX Gene Simpson Houston TX Terry Rimert Baldwin FL Sandy Frank Wichita Falls TX Casey Hornbeck Dallas TX Murry Frank Wichita Falls TX others could have done toiled hot sun day after day much relief Among Joan Guylas two young sters Jeff Jan Anne Whitson Char lene Lusich helped us days did Duke Donnavan helped us several times really needed help Unfortunately did get names sun time have dulled memory Indoor something else year to appreciate site magnificent people run build ing absolutely best want find out good place really will have talk Indoor fliers spectators both days Indoor Some families brought lunches etc set up camp bleachers could spend day fantastic see models fly have spectators clap cheer something happened took fancy Besides listed above helped us Indoor CharlesAlba Charles Staton Frank Carney Bob Lake helped us needed no way adequately thank helped year am very proud see Academy work through give themselves help rest us Thank us Mother Nature has way putting us December1978 77 Annual contest third week August Four last five years WMC Annual has cold rainy windy What have suggestion group Lets swap meets beat Mother Nature Misery August Annual February JUN IO FLIGHT f EDWHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 TRY TETHER CONTEST FLYING Pierre La Dat has described us tether contest flying little models powered 020 Tee Dee Pee Wee gas engines Take gander cute little Filly Loo Bird plans printed half-size actual wing span being 12 tether flying models have wires com ing out right wing tips order have racers fly clockwise circles guide wires 10 long center line fuselage Landing gears have two wheels promote interesting models required have cockpit canopy certainly sounds like real fun event models simple quick build Construction can built-up solid allbalsa recommended Wings stabilizers piece Filly Loo Bird extend through slots body Pierre says construction would simpler flying surfaces mounted flush top body reminding us keep thrust line wing stab settings 0-0-0 Airfoils dont have symmetrical recommend ed dont create too much lift Pierre confirms bet event al lows entrants plenty opportunity experi ment planform layouts degree fanciness Some guys says building scale models same rules couple have tried rubber powered models too Naturally model has have very distinctive name s big part fun Pierre explains Filly Loo Bird named after exotic tropical bird flies very very fast ever smaller circles Nice going Pierre lets hear about CL POSTAL ENDS OCT31 Come Lets get flights Academys second Control Line postal con test modelers 16 years old less entries must received end No vember Okay lets fly JUNIOR FUGHT WORKSHOP Gosh well football season better get schools winter door building/flying program underway recommendations going draw experiences Fairwood Fly ers Berea Ohio fall Dan OMalley forms new club sixth grade class Fairwood School year kids ginners start indoor hand-launched gliders rubber powered models During winter hold contests build advanced models use gym try try better flights getting three four five minutes long During spring turn outdoor models Fairwood Flyers Model Airplane Club selects its own officers silkscreens T-shirts holds local contest prizes outsiders fly contests nearby towns mem bers purchase own kits have 25c weekly dues cover additional needed sup plies great extent have depended Micro-X EZB Simplex Glider kits recommend too basis program Gerald Skrjanc runs Micro-X Box 1063 Lorain Ohio 44055 Send him $100 cover cost catalog information indoor wood selection worth cost also suggest send SOc Jim Noonan Old Timer Models Box 18002 Milwaukee WI 53218 catalog supplies suggest club records kept AMA event category think important keep records kit magazine etc design flown OMalley practically whole sixth grade club believe leaders will find too should some basis re strict membership about 10 balance should put waiting list ready join original member loses interestorbecomes disturbing element Also recommended achievement rat ings Cadet rating could given se lection Pilot one-minute rubber pow ered flight Ace five minutes could course ratings requirements including Glider club pro gram assistance group has built before course recommend AMAs Cub can obtained AMA HQ bulk dis count Low ceilinged gyms best places fast flying Cubs however program must advance quickly beyond skip altogether group has experience next step model continuing prob lem especially since no good next step door kit exists might try Peck ROG prefer larger slower model easier adjust Fairwood Flyers go right Micro-X EZB very sizeable jump does require experienced teacher guidance Shortly will present interim model called Fun City Flyer bigger Easy B smaller Pennyplane believe good step direction advanced indoor endurance flying hope able get winter indoor program started Let hear about WINTER INDOOR POSTAL SCHEDULED Indoor postal contests appear fitting best school model building/flying pro grams AMA planning seasons January/February/March Youve got able include contest schedule somewhere Hand-Launched Stick HandLaunched Glider events will again agenda rules will published up coming issue can write Ed Whitten copy last years rules will again cover flying big coming up Make part wintertime indoor school building flying program Thats month gang Lets get winter programs rolling lying LXUE2AAT PLANS ASS HALF SIZE 1/2 eheelo bend wire Cochor mire Olot bottom oi, 6 er linenylon reioforcem.t 1/8 plywood 78 Model Aviation place time time Sometimes gets ridiculous however Consider Misery meet put Start-O-Bats Three four years weather has warm sunny February meet held Al ternatively Wiltamette Modelers have an
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seven 72 MHz channels Both frequency bands AMA PETITION TO FCC ASKS increasingly subject interference FOR 30 RC FREQUENCIES Following year intensive effort AMA Frequency Committee has developed broadbased proposal Federal Communications Commission covering anticipated RC frequency needs now through 1990 effort has involved coordination RC industry model car boat organizations model groups other countries basic draft AMAs proposal published circulated industry other interests final version submitted FCC may slightly different ex pected have major revisions since much preliminary coordination other groups already accomplished past experience hoped FCC action will forthcoming before end 1979 typically takes about year petitions go through governmental rules change process process begins AMA will advise RCers can respond FCC sup port petition meantime should appreciated considerable amount AMA volunteer headquarters time went developing proposal involving much legal counseling discussions FCC officials Its complicated process requires de pends upon AMA national association bring together inputs resources available present composite petition embracing interests text AMA proposal follows included however due limited space attachments will sub mitted FCC support various points made proposal Academy Model Aeronautics Inc hereby requests Federal Communications Commission allocate additional frequencies use remote control models period concern present 1978 1990 Commission past has fa shioned its modeler frequency allocations response crisis requests part AMA effort part AMA Commission fashion long-range enduring resolution modeler frequency requirement would take account both partial frequency relief previously accorded response ad hoc crisis requests continuing growth RC model acti vities present petition seeks remedy situation effect long-range solu tion modeler frequency requirement present proposed picture concern ing frequency allocation model planes cars graphically illustrated Figs 1 2 addition should noted pe tition proposes allow use narrow band FM RC frequencies self offers means provide chan nels less space order permit further expansion accommodate continued growth activity support petition following offered 1 AMA governing body model aircraft activities United States Its membership has doubled past six years mid-1978 71000 approximately 75% regularly fly radio controlled model aircraft under licenses issued Commission Furthermore United States representative Federation Aeronautique Internationale FAI Aca demy concerned radio control RC activities worldwide well within United States should also noted approximately 10% over 5000 oftheAMAs membership composed youngsters below age 19 above FCCs minimum age requirement 12 years Radio Control Service 2 RC activities began 1930s have grown recognized sport es timated 250000 modelers United States use approximately half million transmitters control model planes boats cars radio An industry annual sales volume over $200 million per year has developed supply electronics kits related accessories RC modelers elec tronics part industry has pioneered refined RC equipment has copied throughout world Because operation RC models necessity limited short range line-of-sight circumstances low power ie watt less transmissions have pro ven quite adequate absence interfer ence Hence interference other radio ser vices RC transmitters has essential ly zero no known complaints FCC based RC operations verified supporting letter February 3 1978 Chief Commissions Field Op erations Bureau 3 At present time virtually RC ac tivities conducted under license Commission Radio Control RC Ser vice formerly Class C Citizens Radio Ser vice RC Service licensees permit ted operate six 27 MHz channels 27 MHz Operations 4 Five six channels available 27 MHz band interleaved Citizens Band CB Radio Service formerly Class D Citizens Radio Service remaining channel shared CB operations lat ter generally operating higher power mak ing channel useless RC operations previous filings AMA has advised Commission numerous instances licensees CB service have partici pated shooting down model aircraft flight intentionally transmitting RC channel used modelers violation Commissions Rules using such strong signals adjacent channels low power signals RC transmitters generally neighborhood several hun dred milliwatts overcome adjacent channel signal resulting loss model air craft cases well documented pre vious filings Commission support statements paragraph documents attached provide emphasis concerning safety economic factors caused RC interference problems RC interference situation far serious associ ated communications tend annoying damaging physically injurious 5 The 27 MHz band birthplace RC operations countries have allo cated 27 MHz channels RC operations cause pioneering efforts US model ers band Since 27 MHz band used international model aircraft meets suitable operating rights portion spectrum importance model aircraft fraternity should pre served 6 Nevertheless AMA believes illegal CB operations will eventually drive RC activities away 27 MHz band alternate frequencies will have found Furthermore other countries ginning move away 27 MHz band frequencies due interference problems sim ilar experienced country 7 The potentialand major popu lation areas de factoloss 27 MHz frequencies has chief stimulant search new RC frequencies Interfer ence CB operations RC models given serious consideration FCC Docket 20120 Commission noted its Report Order 60 FCC 2d 762 38 RR 2d 97 1976 believe eventually alternate fre quencies must found supplant pre 64 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice- Presidents L RADIO CONTROL R/C SERVICEFREQUENCY ALLOCATIONS FOR MODEL PLANES CARS BOATS Fig 1 PRESENT 1978 l RIC Channels RC Channels 1 shared IIIII 40 CB Channe Government Non-Government 30 7 AC Channels lAll Shared IiiI 78 Govt & Busineam Channels TV- Channels 24 5054 Amateur Band 26980-27410 MHz F II 72-76 MHz Fig 2 PROPOSED 1979-1990 l R/C Channels ess exclusive shared Includes Present Plus Additional Shown Dashed Lines 11 RCChannels II11111111 liii111111 40 CB Ch Government end Non-Govemment 42 50 Amateur Band 17 AC Channels liii TV-Channels 2-4 54 11111 11111 78 Govt & Businesa Channels TV Channela 5 6 88 90 MHz II 72-76 MI-lz sent 27 MHz Class C Allocation because increasing problems interference Class D users Class C radio control opera tions Emphasis added AMA 8 Since 1976 use 27 MHz radio control has steadily diminishing Most manufacturers have ceased production 27 MHz RC equipment service existing equipment becoming difficult obtain parts country CB interference has resulted abandoment 27 MHz RC RC operation has continued 27 MHz users now model boat car opera tors relatively few use such equipment model aircraft since safety problems latter serious Thus obvious 27 MHz least model aircraft rapidly fading area activity 72-76 MHz Operations 9 Because problems 27 MHz frequencies discussed above AMA petitioned Commission grant ed access five frequencies 72 MHz band 1966 two additional 72 MHz frequen des added 1971 72 MHz assign ments located between TV channels 4 5 available shared basis operational fixed stations other radio ser vices such industrial land transporta tion users operating band Four fre quencies available control model aircraft remaining three available use modeler including operating model cars boats 10 The 72 MHz assignments ex clusive RC allocations since seven RC frequencies avilable operational fixed stations other radio servicesoperational fixed stations may operate trans mitter output powers up 300 watts sharp contrast several hundred milli watt power level generally employed aircraft modelers F urthermore mod elers have no recourse interference develops since FCC rules provide RC use 72 MHz channels secondary operational fixed uses 11 In areas RC sharing fixed stations no problem larger urbanized areas industrial other li censees turning use 72-76 MI-lz fre quencies point-to-point operations Addi tionally licensees Manufacturers Spe cial Industrial Railroad Radio Services may use 72 MHz frequencies low power mobile telemetry remote control systems 12 The increased land mobile service use 72-76 MHz frequencies makes sharing band modelers difficult impossible some cases some cities such Houston Texas Tampa Florida few seven 72 MHz RC channels theo retically available may used due high power operational fixed sharing apparent new trend caused recent FCC allocations Although exclusive frequencies far desirable such exclusive allocations requested possible modelers have no objection sharing frequencies other like radio users Indeed use radio creasing rate makes extremely dif ficult particular group acquire retain exclusive frequencies lower fre quency ranges However sharing tolerable must among groups having com patible operations power levels used licensees same order magnitude modelers would willing share other radio users 53 MHz Operations 13 Some modelers also licensed radio amateurs use Amateur frequencies 53 MHz band model control activities recent survey American Radio Relay League showed 3% amateurs engage RC activities Projected current total 328000 Amateur Radio Service licensees 10000 amateurs may operate RC equipment 10000 course use 53 MHz equipment may also hold RC license may prefer conduct RC operations 72 MHz channel However 53 MHz users represent technically oriented modelers Amateur license has uses beyond radio control Most modelers wish devote time study Morse code radio theory order obtain Amateur license subjects necessary pursuit basic activityradio control models requires full attention Thus requirements Amateur license based specialized skill area modeler has no direct interest have held down number RC enthusiasts operating 53 MHz frequencies small fraction total Need Additional Frequencies 14 The shared nature frequencies available modelers couple illegal use of prime RC frequencies CB operators have combined cause severe problems modelers pursue activity legal manner interfer ence problem has particularly severe larger regional national international meets attract thousands spectators competitors larger meets involve up 300 RC entries must carefully organized two contestants transmitting same frequency same timean incredibly difficult task small number frequencies now available especially large percentage frequencies cannot used because local interference whether intentional unintentional Virtually model aircraft equipment op erates single frequency possible quickly change conflicting fre quency Severe interference given channel does just inconvenience fliers equipped channelthey can participate can incredibly continued page 66 December1978 65 20 MHz 5 RC Channels TV Channels 5 6 88I 90MHz 20 MHz F 30 26960-27410 MHz CANDIDATES FOR 1919-80 AMA PRESIDENT John Byrne Bayside NY Lets face share common conviction apathy part AMA membership ever-in creasing problem demands im mediate solution case point last presidential election total number Votes cast mere 8777 out aggre gate membership over 60000 phe nomenon apparently due lack mu tual understanding respect between AMA membership charged its management order remedy situa tion extensive exchange ideas principles needed must come improved lines communication Specifical ly WATS line should established giving members direct access people Head quarters effective Know AMA pro gram should instituted eliminate mis understanding between membership man agement special department Headquar ters could created deal strictly fly ing site problems dissemination practi cal information area AMA members public relations effort could broadened include local membership thereby serving individual club needs perhaps important member could allowed vote referendum major issues just some ways would attempt bring membership little closer Headquar ters AMA has grown enormously since its ginning Ive part growth fact belonged Airplane Model League America forerunner AMA participated Nats dur ing late 20s early 30s Throughout 55 years designing building flying model aircraft have member num erous model airplane clubs including Fred erick Model Aero Club founded Queens NY Prop-Spinners Screamin Demons Long Island Inc coun sel incorporated Long Island Radio Control Society Inc LIRCS incorporated named both SDLI LIRCS served numerous terms both president board chairman during time created named LIRCS newsletter Low Passes made honorary member Blue Angels R/C Club later years incorporated served first president board chairman Radio Control Association Greater New York Inc federation RC clubs metropolitan area AMA District II association dedicated improving lot fliers model airplanes ac complished much obtaining preserving flying sites member clubs ieFloyd Ben nett Field Great Kills National Recrea tion Area assisted FAA-AMA lution serious flight-operational problems involving model full-scale aircraft con gested areas Additionally association created favorable public image mod elers culminating MAD Model Avia tion Day officially proclaimed may New York City shows year since 1975 have developed named managed shows held Rockefeller Center NY feature large static display contest RC helicopters Control Line aircraft iceskating rink Beyond should probably know have written periodicals such continued page 70 Earl Witt Cfiambersburg PA having extensive experience organizational admin istration AMA management feels candidates can promise moon get off ground unless recog nize capabilities presidential office believes although may want such things flying sites RC fre quencies president himself cannot get What president can what Earl wants bringing responsible experienced administration lead AMA accomplishing goals want Ear feels president can should aim toward accomplishing following Stimulate interaction active participation between members AMA administra tors through such means Presidents Column AMAs magazine Support work specialized organizations NS RCA N FFS LSF PAMPA etc professional sources input toward goals AMA fluence establishment firm goals AMAs long-range planning Work de partments committees financial re sponsibility promote cooperation devel opment workable budget upon ap proval operate within budget Appoint chairmen committees outline pur poses duties maintain active working re lationships keeping fully formed conditions operations AMA monitoring progress Continually review AMA organizational structure policies insure management struc ture responsive memberships goals Act spokesman AMA representing Academy promoting closer relationships industry government agencies furthering common goals interests Earl can achieve such presidential admin istration due past experience edu cation employment career execu tive city management-type engineering managing annual budget $10 million staff 260 has held elected appointed public offices community city management receiving awards man agement efficiency model aviation Earl has lifetime experience having won first award 1926 has competi tion flier categories modeling now sports flier AMA Earl has active key worker over 32 years has worked 31 Nationals three interna tional meets remaining mem ber original Nationals Executive Com mittee has 14 years experience AMA Executive Council including years phenomenal growth membership tripled its present 70000 plus members During 10 years nationally elected Secretary-Treasurer AMA has pro gressed organization red operation annual budget nearly $1 million recognition service has received awards including AMA Fel lowship Distinguished Service Award purely practical standpoint Earl can work closely Headquarters being 100 miles away can afford time expense demanded presidency has considerable experience public speaking will give AMA dignified representation 1976-77 Secretary-Treasurer ad vocated Council moderate dues increase avoid red budget continued page 70 FCC PETITION Cont page 65 frustrating modeler may have traveled East Coast California national championship find single channel unusable due interference 15 real problem simply enough usable RC channels available satisfactorily accommodate activity fact reasons existing channels cannot used time except rare situations Because has determinedafter consider able study user groupsthat total num ber frequencies handle long term need modeler fraternity next 10 15 years judged 30 would include seven 72 MHz frequencies now available based several factors Enough contests have successfully used 17 channels recent years combining 12 RC Service channels several 53 MHz Amateur band demonstrate situations channels could utilized Conversely fact competition private model operating activity being severly limited lack enough usable channels b channels can actually used necessary since past experience has shown some allocated RC channels can used some areas due local inter ference problems As has noted en tire 27 MHz RC band useless areas due illegal sharing CBers Likewise availability channels aggravated areas legal shared use 72 MHz fre quencies high power allocations render low power operation unsafe Thus unless channels can made truly exclusive ba sisthe preferred situation RCmore channels needed sharing situations would case lesser number exclusive assignments c Based steady growth number RC participants over past 10 years no signs diminishing except terference problems prevent rapid expansion channels neededsimply accommodate growth factor Since last channel allocations 1971 increase RC activity has least 100% indi cated increase AMA members re porting over past six years en gage RC flying Thus 12 RC channels satisfactory 1971 least again needed now AMAs membership has doubled since time Also other RC model activitiesboats cars have doubled during same per iod doubling current number RC channels plus existing amateur frequen cies would therefore unreasonably net result would still utilization per channel existed 1971 d There growing trend toward creasing number flying sites being estab lished very often near other such sites Thus need accommodate groups oper ating within interference range other enough frequencies available interfer ence can avoided agreements between adjacent groups use different sets fre quencies manner increased number RC channels would relieve another major problem facing modelers need operating sites Given present frequency availability modelers must safety op erations limit site locations separat continued page 69 66 Model Aviation ** ** ** ** ** ** -I2 ** -r ** I ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 IT IS YOUR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTI Constitution United States America guarantees us pursuit happiness Ive discovered have catch ourselves Tip May suggest aeromodeling pleasant LET EM CRITICIZE Believe smile someone calls incompetent idiot fact nothing would rather incom petent being idiot! SO HELP METHE TRUTH restaurant up Greenville Avenue store went broke closed up bunch junk trash accumulated around location city finally issued order clean up grounds astonished up driving way bank clean-up crew threetossing junk trash up roof build ing What world! OVERHEARD AT THE NATS Honey winning isnt everything heck think timed flight MURPHYS LAW STRIKES AMA just received copy letter apolo gy sent AMAs Executive Director JOHN WORTH President LARKS RC Club Lake Charles letter mentioned mistake made caption under picture appeared head Presidents Corner column last months magazine plaque being awarded photo NED BARNES himself super trouble-shooting efforts years Nats instead whole LARKS club mentioned BARNES president LARKS knew better probably result some stupid 3 AM typing trying meet deadline ANYHOW John Worth made apologies via nicely written letter addressed MR BOB HINCH President LARKS Well Murphy damn-fool law wasnt finished AMA yet because letter should have addressed BO HINCH Bob HINCH Sorry Bo darnit! Id send copy MURPHY wed get address wrong sure ELECTION TIMEPROMISES FILLED election AMA top officers com ing up very interested finding copy letter promises qualifications candidate 1966 candidate offer ing himself consideration AMA Presi dent candidate wasJOHNNY CLEMENS looking over promises am happy assure promises have shown might well said represent past present future leadership AMA Johnny Clemens center current AMA President will leaving office end 1978 has served several terms Flanking Johnny candidates AMA President 197980 left Earl Witt currently AMA Secretary-Treasurer right John Byrne currently AMA Dis trict II Vice-President campaign statements opposite page met wasnt really easy might sound because run office three times before made Looking back wondering ran three times answer pretty simple saw things needed changing AMA grow serve better ever truly demo cratic membership-owned organization also realized AMA belonged ME much other member improvement would come WE decided should IT IS STILL THAT WAY WE members own AMA responsibility decide what AMA will whether will serve us well us has moral obligation yond just paying dues enjoying bene fits membership have obligation help aim AMA making sure has good leadership through electing officers will get job done Choice elected offi cers becomes important realize elected leaders will ap pointing remainder AMAs guiding ficers HOW TO VOTE! About time magazine appears AMAs membership renewal notices VOT ING BALLOTS will mail formation candidates will printed Model Aviation magazine well ballot Find out can about candi dates VOTE AND REMEMBER voting popularity contest action choose best leader same cold bus iness-like examination would hire employee mind ALL AMA ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICERS ARE STRICTLY VOLUNTEER NO PAY OF ANY KIND purely personal observation bores heck out hear candi date tear up opponent dont really care what thinks other guy has hasnt done wont just want know what HE intends Isnt impor tant part elections WHO WILL VOTE ALL adult members AMA eligible vote general election members will vote office AMA PRESIDENT Members even-numbered districts will vote District Vice-President election Members odd-numbered districts will vote Vice-Presidents election NEXT YEAR WHAT DISTRICT IS YOURS sure AMA district reside please look bit further magazine reports various District Vice Presidents states within district can found listed head district report BE ACTIVE PART OF AMA KNOW YOUR DISTRICT also dis trict officers vote behalf Council committee matters CANDIDATES? candidates names appear official ballot will have declared eligible Eligibility requirements demanding AMAs highest office president Candidates official AMA election ballot have decided official AMA Nominating Committee tradi tionally meets Wednesday Nats Week Nominating Committee consists 11 AMA District Vice-Presidents WRITE-IN VOTE? SHOULD YOU PREFER SOMEONE NOT ON THE OFFICIAL BALLOTyou will find space ballot write-in name person prefer write privilege assures us preserving demo cratic structuring Academy Model Aeronautics GET INVOLVED HELP GUIDE AMA VOTE! December 1978 67 YOU ARE IMPORTANT TOO Whenever think AMA having over 70000 members membership no way important consider YOU ARE JUST AS MUCH PART OF THE OCEAN IF YOU AREONLY ONE DROPOF WATER APPOINTMENTS TO TERMINATE Just reminderall appointive offices AMA terminated end year office appointments renewable agreeable involved Most ap pointments made cleared through various AMA District Vice-Presidents present appointed office-holders should sure contact District VP soon regard ing next year above pointed out democratic process enters because appoin tive officers responsibility YOUR DISTRICT VICE-PRESIDENTAND YOU ELECT YOUR DISTRICT VP! A THINKING KID Hey Dad whos going sit room build model airplanes go off college AT THE CALIFORNIA NATS attending Riverside CA Nats amused sign car wash read CLOSED VEHICLES ONLY ALSO AT RIVERSIDE Riverside RCCIub officers DENNY HACK THORNE NICK NICHOLS met AMA Nats planning group set up clubs involvement asked what sort bunch guys club Denny said impish smile just bunch ordinary fliers like cry fly Dont DIDJA EVER NOT ICE seldom have ask advice flying site RAPID REPAIRSFROM DAYTON DAYTON WINGMASTERs newsletter ed itor BOB ULSETH always puts out fine monthly newsletter prove always toes very latest news club members us favored paper mention following Bob says paper FLY-ME-ANY ONE Club Trainer currently flying status very next line up dateNOTE now Bob Ulseth finished off September sue following grin Ya know what kind bird MUGWUMP Its bird sits wire its mug side its wump other OVERHEARD AT THE MODE LPORT first crackup about $300 ago THE WORD TO THE OUTER WORLD Modern Electronics magazines October 78 issue has its feature story article RADIO CONTROL TIMOTHY J GEORGE MYERS name George Myers sounds familiar probably because George writes RADIO TECHNIQUE column AMAModelAviation magazine Timothy Myers Georges youngest son article Modern Electronics undertaken Explorer Scout project between father son Admirable father son together ness! article Myers boys ex cellent offering down earth realistic useful information public outside usual field influence article would well worth attention sue Modern Electronics easy spot newsstand because has fine picture color cover young fellow plane radio learned about above George Myers sent magazine delightful personal letter delightful parts George describing Timothys first time getting involved project like idea possibly making some money out says never saw such impatient kid waiting published paid Although last paragraph Georges letter meant personal salute AMA volunteer workers Id like share Georges feelings words quotePeople present society tend value things much cost volun teers seldom accorded respect have truly earned Its small word modeler wants know says Thanks JUST PERHAPS efforts George Myers Johnny Clemens ALL OF THE OTHER 70000 AMAERS can leave world hands young folks better equipped lead peo ple world pray SEARCH FOR NATS SITES doesnt AMA hold National Championships fre quent question folks arent acq uaint ed site chosen FIRST AMA MUST BE INVITED would sure nice AMA officials could just decide go wanted Very few suggested sites suitable few available very few affordable very few sympathetic enough put up invasion modelers families AMA does find suitable site next Nats has always started few local model enthusiasts initial searching investigation feasability same modelers must enthuse community fathers property owners Meanwhile AMA HQ has furnished list facilities areas necessary along de sired dates everything looks practical AMA will receive official invitation AMA Executive Council Nats Execu tive Committee consider Please notice said ALL STARTS WITH LOCAL MODELING LEADERS because AMA has neither staff nor funds put its own search YOU interested helping find site please ask AMA HQ list physical requirements needed Nats past few weeks AMA has couple new sites suggested local modelers willing basic ground work cities added list al ready exploring ABILENE Texas NEW ORLEANS Louisiana Either would exciting new different have site seriously mind contact AMA HQ requirements Sure lots places could fly several thousand people go eat sleep gets dark SATURATION PARTICIPATION THOMAS W RANSOM president AMA Charter Club No 739 MUSCATINE MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION Muscatine Iowa Toms pride sure show ing met him Nationals Lake Charles presented some facts about group attending Nats cer tainly show participation spirit Says Tom Muscatine town 23000 model club membership 30 Eleven club members seven observers traveled 1100 miles Lake Charles back Tom tells largest group attend Nats AMA District VII Club members flew quite few events scored carrying home first place trophy Tom mentioned group spent about $500 lodging about $350 food some $460 gasoline attend said very proud Nats enjoyed very much including young est 7 months old oldest 64 years own observations group par ticipates like Muscatiners cant help enjoy whatever club accomplishes something else isnt easy melt together various interests aeromodeling club radio control line free flight also sponsor two well-attended contests year RC other CL AMA District Vice President KEN MORRIS charter members Musca tine club very impressed Ken telling pridefully about activities Instead Ken just standing back grinning course other clubs enter things same enthusiastic manner once need stop salute spirit! IF YA DONT KNOW dont know about something simply dont know about Ignorance somebody else finds out dont know CRACKUPS ARENT THE ONLY HAZARD February issue newsletter MICHIGAN RC ASSOCIATION editor JERRY ADK INS related hazardous modeling experience said after 76 LARKS Ohio contest went get giant ice cream sundae way back motel made corner too fast entire contents giant sundae emptied map compartment Jerrys van says quite problem cleaning ice cream syrup off FCC license auto insurance certificate still glued map Ohio Jerry better stick just simple crackups like us common people AS THE YEARS CREEP UP Since celebrate important birthday November Id like share discoveries greatest ad van tages growing oldYou have look back BE THANKFUL FOR Years have also made realize truth fully greatest pleasures aeromodeling probably NOSTALGIC MEMORIES experiences weve shared Look forward memories creating pleasant ones right now future! now before get too profound Ill mention Ive just heard brand new margarine developed elderly will known THE MIDDLE AGE SPREAD! ******all now****** 68 Model Aviation FCC PETITION Cont page 66 ed three miles existing site minimum mileage separation seri ously restricts number sites can accommidated given area 16 The important single need long term allocation Interfer ence-free channels RC operations requirement inherent characteristics RC activity wherein loss control model due interference may result severe damage property personal injury Interference-free operation can best assured exclusive channel allocations availability such allocations can reduce total number channels necessary Thus 20 exclusive channels may better serve modeler needs sharing 30 Additional channels shared other lowpower users alternative exclusive al locations sharing services se lected minimize mutual interaction total number such channels adeq uate useable given area enough others would available serve modeler needs fact RC models used during daytime mostly non-industrial areas should make such selec tion shared users possible case simultaneous use number channels required vertually RC ac tivities racing competition merely group fun-fliers local flying field cause nature activity makes vital RC operator use channel sharing another RC operator same channel RC channels cannot shared communications several operators can talk once Thus group RC participants number channels available will dictate can participate same time Note 23 new channels addition current seven 72 MHz will permit cur rent five 27 MHz RC channels gradually phased out perhaps within five-year per iod Commission has past allowed amortization equipment requiring re placement Potential New Frequencies 17 An extensive study modeling lead ers included visits discussions FCC personnel obtain factual information has concluded probably no frequen cy band available provide 23 new RC channels needed combination several frequency groups may offer solution AMAs Frequency Committee has examined FCC frequency assignments various fre quency bands taking consideration existing equipment will continue function number years potential interference bands examined technical characteristics radio equip ment has developed some suggestions areas radio spectrum suitable RC frequencies may located 72 MHz Band 18 The AMA believes time likely place additional frequencies 72 MHz band Primarily because 72 MHz now popular heavily used band RC activities much 72 MHz equipment available over counter Use other frequencies same band would accordingly present minimal problems mak ing new converting existing equipment careful selection specific frequencies used taking consideration intermodulation interference image problems other such technical characteristics may reduce value certain frequencies 19 Since main problem 72 MHz has use same frequencies high power stations other radio services Commissions table frequency allocations examined determine whether 72 MHz frequencies could found available high power use radio ser vice search revealed under present FCC rules following frequencies avail able low power watt assignments Special Industrial Manufacturers Railroad Radio Services 72A4 MHz 7248 MHz 7252 MHz 7256 MHz 7260 MHz 7544 MHz 7548 MHz 7552 MHz 7556 MHz 7560 MHz 20 These 10 frequencies would compatible low power RC operations Other 72 MHz assignments may also shared RC purposes selected minimum con flict high power fixed systems some locations frequencies already ap proved high power operation may suitable cases modelers use maximum number such frequencies authorized RC various choices may made avoid interference problems particular area other words 20 such fre quencies made available nationwide basis different combinations up 10 might usable various areas country depending local high power signments should also noted current sharing 72 MHz RC fre quencies model plane boat car users same proportion such sharing would acceptable additional frequencies band 3042 MHz Frequencies 21 There 11 guard band channels 10 kHz wide separate government non-goverment assignments 30-42 MHz band 10 kHz slices spectrum presently assigned radio service available radio services developmental basis center frequencies guard bands 30565 31995 33005 33995 35005 35995 37005 37995 39005 39995 42005 MHz cause tentative nature development al authorizations fact band width available would permit convention al FM voice use has very little use frequencies date search Commissions frequency assignment records shows few assignments fre quencies 22 The advantage using 30-42 MHz fre quencies much existing 27 MHz equipment now unusable because CB interference can converted operate channels Conversion existing eq uipment modelers themselves would apparently possible due Commissions type acceptance rules However due large quantities 27 MHz equip ment largely unusable modelers due terference problems manufacturers may find profitable retrofit equipment 30-42 MHz operation much existing land mobile equipment narrow banded after various channel splitting frequency al locations recent years particularly likely 30-42 MHz retrofit exempt Type Acceptance procedure units certified meet criteria formal application model reasonable expect manufacturers go through procedure previous equip ment originally required Type Accepted should noted very low power involved should minimize problems such retrofits fact now few assignments 30-42 MHz frequencies suggests allocation RC Service would have negligible effect existing uses spectrum providing wel come relief RC modelers other hand limited information available public government uses adjacent freq uencies Meanwhile AMA monitoring teams have listened frequencies Cleveland area provide basis recom mending RC use Seven frequencies monitored least 70 hours Fourteen potential image frequency spots checked least 24 hours behavior guard band neighbors evaluated favorable results teams impressed clean nature guard band frequencies suggests good potential RC use 222-224 MHz Band 23 The 222-224 MHz band shared government Amateur radio users Perhaps 10 low power RC channels 40 kHz spac ing could made available within band under RC Service However other users RC channels should compat iblewithaone watt RC maximum power level 24 The Commission originally pro posed Class E Citizens Radio Service portion frequency spectrum pro posal now seems have abandoned due objections government sharing undisciplined CB type service well objections Canadian Mexican administrations However might re considered basis minimal problems RC operations due very low pow er needed UHF Operations 25 Other countries have frequencies avail able RC operations UHF band German radio authority has recently allocated band RC frequencies 433 MHz good operational results have reported Similarly Swiss have RC equipment op erating range Also British have re cently announced availability 459 MHz RC FM equipment would apprear good opportunity US make some frequencies available same area UHF bandcompatible other countries Additionally 900 MHz region may technologically feasible RC opera tions area would appear compat ible current microwave oven useage International compatibility major con cern AMA because culmination years competition international championships pit fliers na tions against other Thus US fliers may flying US RC equipment Europe vice versacompatibility European RC assignments therefore highly desirable Technical Requirements 26 The present FCC regulations RC equipment 72 MHz band have served well technical viewpoint re commended basis new RC fre quency allocations Specifically no interfer ence problems RC equipment other services have encountered low pow er req uirement less watt has proved satisfactory RC operations causing problems other services 27 The modification proposed December 1978 69 JOHN BYRNE Cont page 66 Flying Models magazine plans some models have appeared Frank Zaics Yearbooks am dues-paying member National Society Radio Controlled Aeroba tics NSRCA No 45 United States Pat tern Judges Association USPJA No 84 National Free Flight Society NFFS Miniature Aircraft Combat Association MACA Society Antique Model ers SAM As far full-scale experience concerned have well holding private pilots license No 2271 22 having learned fly back 1938 Alta Flying School Floyd Bennett Field NY Concerning achievements outside aviation field am lawyer LLB St Lawrence University member New York Bar admitted 1941 vice president major corporation might aware am currently Vice President District II have office two consecutive terms four years During time believe have contributed much progress AMA general image model aviation two reasons undertaking writing column first tell something myself accomplish ments qualifications believe has accomplished second discuss very office AMA President what can done make AMA better us Whoever elected next president must turn immediate attention num ber important items realistic approach must taken regards surance RC frequencies needed meet demands membership ef forts obtain use lands facilities federal state local government au thorities must intensified Headquar ters must form effective liaison committee model airplane industry develop new better products hobby should also formulate practical youth program conjunction established organi zations participate rectifying obvious social ills flourish communities should also Competition Division Headquarters will relieve Execu tive Council its now major time-consuming involvement matters affect ap proximately 15% total membership Additionally assure continued growth should step up recruitment AMA members age groups matters others would pursue elected office rate feel some pressing problems Again however communication impor tant factor enabling new president make improvements pertinent two-way street choice yours either maintain status quo have genu ine voice matters affect both club Want solutions improvements So I shall greatly appreciate receiving vote EARL WITT Cant page 66 rejection appeal resulted drastic dues increase now facean excessive increase Earl opposed type prob lem could have avoided type leadership Earl Witt proposes Committee Elect Earl Witt Ron Morgan Chairman FCC PETITION Cant page 69 requirements permit type modulation providing radiated band width requirement complied would allow effective modulation tech niques such narrow band FM devel oped itself may offer means eventually accommodate further ex pansion RC activity necessarily re quiring increase spectrum channels could provided less space use spectrum saving techniques Narrow band FM would logical choice use 10 kHz width 11 guard channels within 30-42 MHz band Furthermore FM permitted new 72 MHz channels 20 kHz width technical advantages FM using 5 kHz deviation such better interference rejection could util ized should noted several countries now authorize FM RC use RC use FM very popular Germany since has minimized interference problems Summary 28 summarize needs RC modelers 30 RC channels including present seven 72 MHz allocations 23 new chan nels should allocated RC exclusive basis possible Exclusive RC channels possible sharing may acceptable alternative other users employ similarly hinted power levels - Freedom use type modulation particularly narrow band FM commensurate bandwidth requirements 29 needs RC modelers have well-documents previous filings summarized petition relief re quested may provided inconveni encing other radio users frequencies discussed above virtually unused type would provide breathing space within modelers could operate out causing intereference existing opera tions therefore urge Commission act now allocate additional frequen cies suggested activity enjoyed young old alike has interfered no has contributed markedly developing spark interest motivate youngsters aerospace engineering scienti fic careers evidenced letters astro nauts Neil Armstrong Frank Borman also telegram President Carter AMA congratulating upon holding Na tional Model Airplane Championships john Strong Chairman AMA Frequen cy Committee John Worth AMA Executive Director Jeremiah Courtney Jack R Smith legal counsel AMA MORE STATE LAWS TO HELP FLYING SITES October issue AMA News page 65 item concerning new Cali fornia law could aid never-ending search flying sites law allows proper ty owners let land used recrea tional purposes being legally liable lawsuits might result time item published AMA no formation about other states similar laws has just learned however May 1977 44 states similar laws few didnt Alabama Arizopa Mississippi Missouri Rhode Island Utah information much obtained another AMA Amer ican Motorcycle Association sent us copy University Ohio study subject Ohio study highly detailed much legal language being examined extract information might help ful flying site problem further report will forthcoming information proves useful SIGN lIP BY NOV 15 FOR BONUS BARGAIN have getting AMA News stead Model viation magazine now best time subscribesign up November 15 will get 12 issues next year plus another December year dated Febru ary 1979 Thats 13 issues price 12 have getting AMA News separate publication getting month sample copy Model Aviation sample provided show what AMAs magazine like days although De cember issue has few pages nor mal order present important information about AMAs quest foradditional RC frequen cies also finish reporting large number rules-change proposals curtent two-year review cycle Model v/orion has come long way three yearsacclaimed best general interest model magazine tl field 1979 Bill fr Dues mailed mid-October using before November 15 can start Model v/at/on coiin regular ly December ever good time get money now AMA VP WINS DISTANCE AWARD Jim Scarborough Redondo Beach CA AMA VP District X runs just AMA office Hes also long time Free Flighter means has chased model mile also runs avocation itself having con testant famous Boston Marathon race year also won six awards National Jogging Association having run total 1978 miles between September 5 1977 July 29 1978 total ultimate series started 365 kilo meters beginners 1978 miles sea soned campaigners Congratulations Jim run really run 70 Model Aviation STATEMENTS FROM AMA DISTRICT VICE-PRESIDENT CANDIDATES DISTRICT II CANDIDATES John Grigg Lockport NV am proud candidate Vice-President Dis trict II Prouder still have Associ ate Vice President four years under John Byrne now candidate President AMA knowledge problems inner workings AMA gained during tenure Associate Vice President makes eminently qualified serve elected Vice-President background includes 35 years model builder flier present interests centered about Radio Control Sailplanes Quarter Midget Racing general sport fly ing am manager Design Drafting Department Sirra Research Corporation engineering company involved radar telemetry air navigation systems military environment greatest concerns AMA 1 continuation insurance program possibility weighted rate per member dependent type flying does 2 greatly increased flow public relations ma terial information local club level 3 greater recognition Dis trict II within AMA active district District level will work pro vide beder communications recognition significant local events devoting Vice Presidents column Model viation news district will encourage area meetings within district chaired area Associate Vice-President will tend personally area Associate Vice-President desires support policies ideas need vote Will help Law Hollwitz Oceanside NV Mr Lew Hollwitz 50 years old has volved aeromodeling over 35 years experience executive offices clubs follows present president PARCS Club has also past treasurer PARCS has both treasurer president Rich mond Model Flying Club has member Board Directors RC Society Marine Park has trea surer member Board Directors Radio Control Association Greater New York graduated Columbia University 1958 BFA degree also has working Rom-Air General Manager last five years directly involved negotia tions National Park Service two permitted Radio Control flying sites kind anywhere country Lew feels experience far away qualified man job District II Vice President DISTRICT IV CANDIDATES Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA Chuck has active modeler 36 years aspects modeling President Richmond VA RC Club three times Contest Director now Associate VP District IV helped organize has President Virginia State RC Organiza tion has attended AMA Council meetings familiar what transpires meetings As District IV Vice-President will strive better communications tween District IV clubs AMA Headquar ters work better publicity model avia tion both local national levels try promote state-funded flying sites John Spalding incumbent Lanham MD During years service districts repre sentation Academys posture abilities have dramatically improved John has directly involved respons ible important changes sees done future has worked Executive Council improve ser vice response Academy members needs planning new future stance program rotating broaden ing districts workers has resulted bet ter visible representation Good active workers reflection leader se lects No district has better slate AMA workers Fourth Vote John Spalding continue work DISTRICT VI CANDIDATES Horrace D Cain Buffalo Grove IL Hor race D Cain resident District VI 10 years AMA member 25 years Contest Director 15 years served 3 years District VI RC Contest Coordinator Ive flown competitive events IHLG RC Pattern Pylon can talk event whatever may hundred fifteen trophies FF CL RC sit basement mention non-trophy wins long can remember Ive associated models airplanes served 12 years USAF have airline pilot last 11 years personal gratification winning competition no longer important future sport/hobby plan en joy long time come Now am tired apathy confusion indifference shown AMA Headquarters Im tired way onlycram down throats leadership Im tired type mem bership cases does fulfill needs Im tired volunteers use posi tion maintain elevated status Im tired rules procedures applicable years ago Im tired contest board members vote own desires rather districts majority rule no real reason allow trends continue As member Executive Council will utmost develop memberships tailored individual needs change AMA organization oriented individual service members enhance image minia ture aviation meaningful worthwhile sport establish programs entrench AMA within recreational agencies national lo cal development flying sites generally work make AMA members ganization As District VI Vice President rep resentative will ensure rules decisions will result majority District VI interested modelers will see modelers have piece action will listen try maintain attitude can rather attempt list countless rea sons something cannot done promise modelers AMA District VI fair representation Executive Council vote Horrace D Cain vote progressive management AMA executive level Glenn Lee incumbent Batavia ILGlenn has Vice-President District VI past six years Prior Associate Vice-President has served Control Line Contest Board has modeler life Contest Director Leader member years flies types airplanes including Indoor models Free Flight Control Line RC regularly competes Nationals FAI events As member AMA Executive Council usually votes against frivolous expensive projects DISTRICT VIII CANDIDATES John Embry Sulphur LA space has made available to tell little about myself am candi date District VIII Vice President First personal side am 36 years old have lived life District VIII am graduate chemical engineer Loui siana Technical University am currently Technical Superintendent Cities Service Petrochemical Complex Lake Charles Widowed seven years ago two daughters Donna age 13 Wendy age 11 make up family home first model Stombecker kit Black Widow built 1948 Plastic models available now particular model solid wood first powered model came 1951 A-i Firebaby powered Royal Spitfire 065 oil fields around Longview Kilgore Texas home time 1953 family moved Shreveport LA exposure RC began fly-away Trixter-Beam landed front yard several years RC occupied spare time money ever growing city soon enveloped nearby flying sites yet able drive distant fields interest switched Control Line Free Flight About time Shreveport Sky Demons club formed fortunate become charter member its officers still Junior AMA number 6838 issued period Lots Stunt Combat Rat Rac ing flying filled years Through RC held interest Working school hobby shop high school senior provided great opportuni ty expand participation college came along fortunate have under standing house mother allowed airplanes dormitories Marriage graduation becoming esatblished profession did slow things down awhile however ultimately provided means fly real ly wanted 1965 single channel given way multi-reed equipment 1967 multiproportional 1968 privileged participate forming AMA club Lake Area Radio Kontrol Society its 10 years existence have served elected office including two years President during perDecember1978 71 lad idea hosting Nats Lake Charles conceived Late 1972 phone calls letters AMA HQ begain building case Lake Charles close working relationship HQ officers soon developed 1974 Nats appointed serve Facilities Coordina tor Thus began association Nats Executive Committee am present ly de facto member 1975 again privileged fill Facilities Coordinator position Nats 1976 Dayton required local person position again able work Nats Executive Committee time equipment trouble shooter relationship renewed 1978 Nats During times have fortunate able attend four different Executive Council meetings guest Murry Frank As candidate District VIII office am obviously involved RC ever believe total exposure outlined above will permit comprehend rep resent problems phases modeling will endeavor elected cover district both personally through AVPs provide members fair equal voice AMAs affairs Thank consideration Bill Lee Missouri City TX Getting chance fill important job like VP district AMA something en counter day Im getting chance would like give job try background consists over 25 years modeling primary interests Control Line have active Leader member AMA past several years ac tive local club activities contest work am competition flier regularly traveling throughout district entering local compe tition am currently CL Racing Ad visory Committee am contributing editor Control Line Racing Mode/Av/ at/on am touch todays flying todays AMA needs Murry Frank current VP District VIII has chosen run re-election has nominated succeed him office VP district requires lot time work job performed adequately am sure district agree Murry has filled job very well over years respected mem bers AMA Executive Council recog nize amount effort will required VP district am prepared devote time effort represent AMA members district ask support election DISTRICT X CANDIDATES Jim Scarborough incumbent Redondo Beach CA am running second term Vice-President District X decision made automatically though am incumbent lot travel paper work associated position Travel Council Meetings cuts ones free time also entails time away work However after weighing negative aspects have de cided owe district AMA con tinue returning service service rendered past see fit return office other two years will bend over backwards justify faith person cannot change machinery am sure going try have received quite few inputs changes am attempting implement would appreciate support put ting X next name District X Betty Stream Long Beach CA believe have qualifications experience serve District X Vice President As active member AMA over 15 years part modeling family 29 have par ticipated aspects hobby Free Flight Control Line RC have served AMA Associate Vice President several years have attended Executive Council Meetings official proxy several occasions AVP several promise serve members Dis trict X faithfully fully asa member Executive Council serve members AMA furtherance hobbylsport aeromodeling Connecticut S Maine acttunetts Hampshire Rhode Inland ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Ansoojage Vice-Presideetn Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 High Street Old Town MC 04468 Charles H Learoyd PO Sot 428 West Groton MA 01472 Al Nonotnik 4 Benerly Place Norwalk CT 06850 George Parker 7 Paal Dr Lee MA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Boldac Drive Ledyard CT 08339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Aw Kircery MC 03904 Time now start thinking about Dis trict meeting 1979! Have offer western Massachusetts expect least two others Connecticut eastern Massachusetts Time also think about club needs AMA display piece can mall displays static shows organ ized meeting display need formative appealing display photos color model activity lighted back ground own pass-out literature great color piece Model Aviation should plan least two months ahead get list past experience should allow week delivery time should plan getting out very day after use So far District dis play has used seven times esti mated least 8000 people have seen have received literature table rests upon Time take look better insurance benefits 1979 result HQ effort provide better service go along dues increase Watch an nouncement membership renewal pack age sure vote presidential candidate choice Most District peo ple have met John Byrne Earl Witt have attended District meeting have tended other functions such WRAMS Show larger area meets Either will make great new AMA president Johnny Clemens hard act follow have seen lot positive views ward dues increase lately very much regret people unhappy about cant appeased unfortunate indeed ever option magazine first place Hopefully can provide enough good benefits can continue make Model v/at/on desir able fully justify increase Frankly am frightened about size some new RC planes item agenda Council Meeting Nov 4th Omaha Let hear Present insurance covers anything presently flyfor now some recent homeowners denial coverage cause aircraft clause trouble horizon Starting month am sending special news release appointed district officials along accurate address phone list ing will monthly letter better informed officers appointees tried get meeting work due area problems didnt work Perhaps ficers newsletter will work out better Any other inputs November 4th Council Meeting will gratefully received phone November 2nd never enough input LETS HEAR IT FROM YOU!! New Jerney S New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-Presidoot 36-29 213 Street Baysiole NY 11381 Associate Vice-Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Prank Oresch 9 Willow Ave Piscaoawuy NJ 08854 David Fifield 11 Lace Lane Bleora NY 12065 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emerson Ate Union NJ 07083 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies IJSAP/EIJROPC Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS Although meetings Executive Council usually held concluded same day generally Saturday next will TWO days duration November 4 5 site will Omaha Nebraska reason advanced extra day shot additional time will needed further consider long-range AMA planning program initiated special meetings last spring also found departure less traditional temporal norm strong impli cations 1979 Nats will held some Nebraska shall grant ed opportunity inspecting location Now before District lI-ersgo shock take good look map United States agree Nebraska just about centrally located can both longitudinally AND latitudinally Proponents Lake Charles center US correct use Mississippi divid ing line East West simply can ignore crazy LATITUDE Being Gulf puts WAAAY down Any way cheer up LOVE us Springfield Ohio IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE get real kick perusing Con test Calendar magazine month note more pro ceeds various meets being donated charitable under-privileged recipients gives inner glow realize 72 Model Aviation pursuit such model aviation pleasurable beneficial its devotees can also bring health happiness others tally detached hobby need ful help kind another Cases point found far apart geometric ally Augusta GA August 26 & 27 DIXIE FLYERS put show benefit Muscular Dystrophy Association Bridgeport CT same dates RADIO CONTROL CLUB OF CONNEC TICUT held its 6TH ANNUAL NORTHEAST RADIO CONTROL CHAMPIONSHIPS year purpose raising funds Boys Girls Clubs Bridgeport Inc Georgia bit too far reach did invade precincts neighboring District take Bridgeport meet wish compliment RCC CONN worthy efforts RHINEBECK RE-VISITED Another highly successful World War Jamboree has won its place annals modern aviation history annual mod elers treat presents pleasant aspects hard put consolidate brief descriptive statement es sence though affiar unique hence highly deserving mention combines good things beautiful upstate New York setting seasoned mosphere good fellowship abun dance fun entire family Though ba sically contest WW model aircraft weekend September 9 & 10 again featured Cole Palen Air Show full-scale Fokkers Jennies other vintage flying machines Jamboree particularly enjoyable year privileged judge Combat event afforded honor presenting AMA Award Excellence Mid-Hudson RC Society varied contributions model aviation over years including annual WW Jamborees Rhinebeck Clas sics featuring model aircraft Golden Era Aviation financial support other assistance FAI team efforts Club President Vance Sutton accepted award club graciously responded upon its behalf personal compliments great club Contest Director D J Amodeo job excellently performed GEORGEW DICKINSON thanks District II AMA member George Dickinson Somerville NJ join ing exclusive group AMA Life Mem bers George can now sport enviable AMA No L-50 too can acquire nice low number preceded letter L same time grace AMA treasury charitably contributing sum least $1000 Worth-y organization im pact such largesse may abated through handy time-honored device known time-payment installment plan Avantilll ROMANO GARABELLO MEMORIAL CON TEST 1978 contest growing popularity year held September 17 Floyd Bennett Field model aircraft flying site forms part Department Interiors Gateway National Recreation facility Brooklyn NY Much credit due Pennsylvania Avenue Radio Control Society its Contest Directorand President Lou Hollwitz well-managed largelyattended flying memorial memory good friend late Romano Garabello highly honored privilege afforded PARCS judging Pattern events Novice through Masters GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio sylvania S West Virgin III DISTRICT REPORT Den Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERaho Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Presidents Joe tiben 5192 Edenhurst Lynhursn OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St ViennaWV 26101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadombrook St David PA 19087 Edward Wissvr 1521 Summit St. McKeesportPA 15131 Have some feedback District folks question large models As know much increased interest very large RC airplanes has led questions surance coverage safety personal opinion large models perse un safe since size weight alone aspect safety have deeply issue safety flying small RPVs Remotely Piloted Vehicles military project has very difficult us resolve issue size weight As know safety combination things dealing human factors malfunction equipment nature flying object its impact speak lands unintention al manner have reports rather unsafe opera tions fun fly held Kentucky have also witnessed unsafe oper ations local club operations public gatherings Personally feel human element far important ingredi ent doesnt matter small light aircraft safety jeopardy flown over people things Secondly highly important craft its equip ment function normally failure again weget back human element Because dumb device cant fix itself strictly responsive human care gets Lastly look device itself As suming we can build maintain operate safely now something fails must deal consequences failure device fails damage creates responsive energy sys tem has weight mass velocity Velocity also problem self since imposes problem human re action time control people ground being able get out its way fails equation energy t/2 MV2 M weight divided gravitational constant important thing note increase weight have linear re lationship ie doubling weight doubles force Note however double veloci ty energy quadrupled since square velocity term So velocity im portant contribution energy damage cre ated impact might suggest simply put limit energy content complicates things because must now mea sure velocity beast order know whether complies safety cri teria really might difficult chore however stnce level flight velocity could trapped timed As matter interest offer quick example Typical Pattern Ship s top speed mphforce impact ft/lb Moister Airplane bs top speed 60 mph force impact ft/lb essence whole discussion boils down strong argument keeping flight velocity down promote safety well concentrating intensively human element letter Fred Fischer Trevose PA suggests system matic approach pool ideas industry modelers would used basis set voluntary regula tions think Fred has good point suggesting voluntary set rules could basically trial basis eventual regulations certainly right saying dont want leap half-baked set firm regulations suggestion item Council committee action may proper approach letter Al Schaeffer team man ager Reading PA Flying Dutchmen AMA Show Team Al reports team already completed 56 shows year Among week long Reading Air Show Berkshire Mall ninth year completed 26 hours 14 minutes East er Seals Foundation American Business Club Muscular Dystrophy Jerry Lewis Telethon radio TV shows month writeups magazines newspapers show team has existence 10 years Flying Dutchmen Aeromodelers Club has existence since 1936 club also has sanctioned Control Line show team Obviously club very public-service-minded congratulated good work about other clubs out Dis trict Ill Summations type very helpful reporting whats going too can easily receive little notoriety letting have kind information Delaware rict Colombia lanri 0 North Carolina IIVirginia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanham MD 20801 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Foreman 809 Pohite Rd Mechanicsvlle VA 23111 V Bill Helms 800 Tysola Road Charlotte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19809 John Preston 7012 Elnira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Russell Sandusky 1122 Plaza CirclvJoppa MD 21085 Paul Yacobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayenceville NC 28301 second annual District IV AMA meet ing came off planned larger attend ance varied programs Especially well received disserta tion Kirby Crawford Quarter Scale display aircraft beauty answered questions nearly day Both John Preston Howard Crispin made fine presentations holding interest crowd forum discussions types modeling matters Maynard Hill Kirby Crawford Bob Karisson lively very informative John Worth Executive Director AMA spoke briefly discussed questions December1978 73 floor awhile Fred Grigg Ron McNally Russ Sandusky attend ance answered questions crowd whole affair MCd very ably George Preston also acted CD Sundays delightful Fun Fly airstrip excellent site flying very good Bob Violett gave real show ducted fan power latest model A4 claims some fantastic efficiences now flight speeds backed him up As usual work done hardy group Virginians Chuck Joanne Fore man George Preston leading group Thanks lots good times us Lets see everybody make next year recently gave unusually thorough test HobbyPoxy-and-glass finishing system told about some columns back remember told you should try dust-free grain-free finish Using Hob byPoxys clear enamel mixed matt hard ener applied glass cloth entire aircraft filled cloth coat same switched white under coater matt hardener final filling sanding Well B25 lost power engine low pass last month ended up spin roof small shed further nose dive concrete impacts terrific broke off nose tips split tail covering aircraft came through repairable though force smash broke both Goldberg gears main nylon block tore engine nacelle aircraft repaired finished again Any other finishing cover ing system would have destroyedl difference between club Club newsletter Its cement holds group together puts organization big time new newsletter arrived week another club has become Club Fredericksburg VA Aeromasters MAC Talespins editor Charlie Rictors note first issue came today Good luck Bill Schultz President guys search new site Talespins will help Its voting time again time will easier new system will used Youve got some good choices make too So no excuses Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolina S Teenearee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeilI District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Associate Vice-Presidents John Bryson400CouncilCir PG Box 1355 Tupelo MS 38801 Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood Dr. Huntsville AL 35805 Richard Jackson 108 Thorolee St Charleston Hgts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Bunyan Dr Delray Beach FL 33444 Patrick Koehler 1592 Idlewood Oak Ct Atlanta GA 30319 Ed Moorman P0 Box 1643 Eglin AFB FL 32542 Lois Rodriguez C-iD 5th St Ext. Villa Rica Bayamon Puerto Rico 00619 John Workman 5321 Overton Road Nashville TN 37220 Pictured below Paul Miley flying FF Helicopter Birmingham other day may recall Paul won first event 76 Ohio Nats Pensacola June right behind friend Herbert Jordon another Hell buff Paul has always helped newcomers Free Flight spending hours schooling model aero dynamics learn art July gave Herschell Hunnicut Bill Mathews working FF Helicopter copy us went Lake Charles Nats last month ex cept Paul went instead Bham hospi tal chest pain came home week later lay dead done undetect ed cancer As buried interred him miniature internal combustion en gine possible model airplane use next world specific request Untimely can cellation exit premier Free Flighter Want see beautiful model Please no tice Indoor canard held Barbara Speedy Arthur Miami blimp hangar went down other day take some Dictures way little lady AMA HQ Miss Penny Witt important Public Relations division has asked report three clubs District V worked hard Muscular Dystrophy drive Penny said Middle Tennessee RC Club sent best report US Mr John Fore man President Also Dixie Flyers Birmingham Aero Modelers did well Thank clubs ny works buddy Larry Bolich up Washington PR understand Larry beats regularly poor employees fail perform DISTRICT V CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH month want meet hardest working clubs theentire district important Alabama Rocket City Radio Controllers Hunts ville year hosted 18th conse cutive RC Pattern meet serving Radio Control modelers splendid well-run contest 74 Model Aviation josusiio flail atiu riI 1 tne left above snap congratulating Robert Hodgdon has just won fun-fly Jerome newsletter editor AMA Associ ate VP Alabama doing nice job both proud Jerome Last year Butch Norckauer editor club newsletter Iictured above fine model Mr George Smith CDd big Pattern meet last year 1977 George gentleman PSterv 55r25 II pILLUr tOVOdI LIII 00 irripus L4IIL WIrI ners recent meets L R Al Clark 2nd Precision Greg Smith 1St JuniorTeam Jim Vanderzyl also 1st Junior Team years big annual Pattern meet Rusty Foster Steve Kehres Doug Wester friendly visitor Bob Speers Dick Johnston last three pictures taken July club meeting could show RCRC members Much thanks AMA AVP Jerome Hall supplying information best wishes entire Huntsville club now future unselfish hard work serving RC community 1972 hosted Masters Contest recall Want see YOUR club featured Send information well get Illinois ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 619 Mandrake Batavia 1160510 Associate Vice-Presidents David S Ahlberg 734 Acadia Rd. Valparaiso IN 46383 Roger Geers RR 5 Qaincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stunely Lane Springfield IL 62704 Frank L Hughes 709 NE 44th St Kansas City MO 64116 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40504 Robert 6 Stagner 1638 Seifert Dr Poplar Bluff MD 63901 Phillip Sullinan 3021 Spring Valley Ct Anderson IN 46011 Award Excellence new AMA shirt patch available called Award Excellence patch can worn members chartered clubs have approved District Vice President being outstanding AMA club approval should clubs have shown outstanding service dedication its members AMA public other worthwhile modeling endeavor patch fairly large oval featuring red white blue AMA logo large golden E center lettering says Award Excellence AMA Club Academy Model Aeronautics Forms recommendation avail able AMA HQ think club worthy such club members feel like adding another patch shirt jacket fill out send dont think should decrease status such award Im going approve unless list some darn good reasons should Talk over club meet Ings Most Control Line fliers area have attended Bill Allens contests Labor Day weekend Aero Challenge Muscu lar Dystrophy event has grown year year 137 contestants entered 291 events came 12 states Canada England Bill turned over $1297 Muscular Dystrophy contest Linus Boehie Secretary Mineral Area RC Society Bonne Terre MO sent letter photos modeling booth set up Washington County Fair Potosi MO St Francois County Fair near Farmington MO Several thousand people visited fairs people saw RC models first time booth successful has aided clubs ef forts get flying field new state park photo turns out shows Linus hncsnh Iowa etan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Avenue Mascot iso IA 52761 Associate Vice-Presidento James 0 Clark RR 3 Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Tim Price 11287 Saur Sterling Heights Ml 48078 Win Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Trail Sr Joseph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Howard Wayne 1706 7th St NE Rochester MN 55901 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romalut Ml 48174 should reading just prior next Council meeting Omaha NE November 4 5 time writing have still received approximately 60% response Michigan redistricting issue dont feel can make honest proposal issue Council thing apparent re sponses far CONTEST COOR DINATION confirmed Associ ate Vice Presidents Michigan conver sations very difficult contest coordi nator job needs help communication read Vince Man kowskis column District IX August 1978 issue put very well should read As result response will pro pose add another contest coordinator District VII Michigan Control Line contests should help relieve Wes Slack doing both CL RC giving him time work RC coordination prob lems So will need volunteer rec ommendation CL Contest Coordinator would have liked have put some pictures month some contests around District VII didnt get clubs Next month hope have some Suds City other areas should getting have re newal form election ballot now Re member can VOTE renewing never renew can vote election NOW District VII can vote president AMA have two choicesJohn Byrne VP District II Earl Witt Secretary/Treasurer Please vote way will have right complain about results dont vote should complain month get about 40 newsletters have articles complaining about poor support club members seems same few members work clubs fair rest group dont hesitate get SUPPORT YOUR CLUB will support AMA rather short report month have busy has diffi cult keep up Im sure have did get Cedar Rapids air show very poor day too spectators did manage col lect $8000 Muscular Dystrophy went Iowa City Soaring meet fly radio went dead morning contest beautiful site pretty fair turnout Lots nice prizes superb fliers Arkansas siana Meico alioma t VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Anerill 9117 La Barranea NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 623 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave Dr N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Teeny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 No contest season year did end Labor Day contests Dallas Benbrook what saw successful great contests Glad see hope see other contests held year November 4-5 next Council meeting meet Omaha Nebraska Omaha Seems possible Nats site Lin coln Glad see some members doing something about Nats sites Want December1978 75 L-R Jim Burns club vice-president Lyle Davis Don Peck Robert Hodgdon again Gene Hunter Linca up pose ror LuCK ocam ano son son front almost shown Also Bill McBride club secy/treas Ron West Ed Slayton Melvin Bowser David Kehres Gene Hornbuckle [CO UWit 4 SAUU UOiUii5 put annual AAA Control Line contest yesterday middle September day started out nice deluge rain hit middle afternoon Wiped us out Maybe should say washed us out Dont forget voteforyour AMA leaders backyard Come up site suitable will held backyard Along line thing failed get done Council getting AMA purchase property backed move buy 1-lutchinson until fell through would nice property terest possible Nats sites around coun try property owner has stronger vote comes use site involved property could used thingsmu seum headquarters warehouse etc need storage space records Nats FAK storage issue should out before close election date November 25 ballot must HQ count have problems write HQ write talked John Clemens agrees mecast bal lot let us know appreciated hav ing served should get renewal notice ballot October Use both Several people have asked advice election best response nominated John Byrne President Bill Lee Dis trict VIII VP have changed mind am both asked Bill give bit column idea being Vice President district something prepared handle Murry approached back January Sure have active AMA af fairs over past few years Yes have visible least involved Control Line aspect hobby idea putting myself out front asking people VOTE idea really set back heels its grows grows grows l really become convinced own mind DO want position Some experience might inter est am 36 years old married two great kids have flying model airplanes over 25 years lapse being girls cars-college years acquired wife college degree University Colora job would support fam ily hobby have active com petitor during entire flying career Leader Member AMA about past five years travel around district regular ly entering local contests have directed contests Houston area have served Control Line Racing Event Director 75 Nats recently Control Line Category Director last Nats Lake Charles am active member CL Racing Advisory Committee am currently contributing editor Con trol Line Racingfor Mode/Aviation Representing district VP means course representing ALL people ALL interests just aspect hobby primary interests Control Line feel can truly represent district AMA areas communi cation necessary adequately repre sent special interest group communica tion am prepared support very large geographical district no person can cover himself AMA allows VP have Associate VPs help communication would use tool its fullest advantage addition would expand regular travels around district competition reasons include much time communication possible coupled excellent Houston-area clubs providing input would make very good representation AMA business Murry nominated succeed him fice VP District VIII itself honor Murry highly re spected members AMAs Executive Council have him feel could carCslorado as S Nebraska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankewski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue NE 68005 Associate Vice-Peosideerts Charles Brunnon 2220 Mariposa Blvd Casper WY 82001 Gerald Deneau 8464 S Andes Place Aurora CO 80010 Paul Kegel 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 Oscar Olson Oi 11 Maple Omaha NE 68104 Jim OReilly 4700 N Battin Wichita KS 67220 Jim Rickects SlOS Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 FM Skylarks time time send along newspaper clippings copies promotional material get excellent cov erage Fargo ND area means Skylarks work Other clubs have chance see clippings pick up few ideas things have tendency grow Keep sending Fargo latest letter Chuck Brannon AVP Casper WY reports unusually high temperatures summer have inhibited flying somewhat Temperatures 92 97 darees still uncommonly common dur ry something approaching level expertise very special compliment would like try fill quite large shoes VP people district want try feel can job would ask take time return ballot received give support Dues Increase AMA activities events programs issues concerns encompassing AMA dues location Nats rule book regretably election officers does carry same impact yearly dues simple fact issue member must respond some writ ing check painful experience best increase dues putting mild ly major step fostering greater interest AMA affairs Copies letters district VPs Acad emy HQ concerning dues increase have widely circulated number diverse viewpoints have expressed Surprising some number dissenting opinions does surpass number letters accept reasoning behind dues crease Most people seem realize has six years since last dues increase Fig ured year-to-year basis yearly per centage increase very small less 8% per year bad figure compared last six years cost living increase underlying tone negative re sponses has too much too fast Ex cept small minority objection dues increase itself meted out Perhaps increase last year ease way would have better some year Academy will end its fi nancial year red financial reserve would have flat broke last year Executive Council could justify increase membership dues large financial reserve Now end 1978 financial reserve practical purposes non-existent AMA membership has right receive continuously improving member services efficient rule book better insurance coverage increased charter club benefits fre quency acquisitions films quality publications fact services improvements cost money fact nation wide inflation coupled tremendous increases insurance premiums has necessi tated dues increase problem much dues increase last year would still need rear too courtesy insurance company healthy increase dues year healthy operate million dollar operation break-even budget year sur plus funds generated early going last dues increase five six years ago along interest generated funds provided AMA enough finance membership programs prolonged time increase needed Will AMA have financial reserve building up result 1979 increase Yes will working inflexible breakeven budget insurance increases $150 per member presented opportunity acquire permanent site AMA headquarters/museum unfore 76 Model Aviation unshields used bY Lesper bunch keep thin ala,trnnigss ennL tRrsannnn nhntni OUflUing L-fl JimIUflU tU LIn5E Idiom Williams Std & 2-mtr Chuck Bra nnon Std & 2-mtr Kneeling Chad Brannon Jr Std & Scale dines Brannon ohoto Two ofChucks photos LSF meet Denver last August third photo Omaha field sometime 60s Someone doing outside loops wires reached out grabbed model Can anyone put date names seen expense arises should have finan cial ability cope reserve funds interest accumulated meant overcome problems Also interest financial reserve time has low compared other orgnizations simi lar size Hopefully reserve will allow us another few years warning before increase will again become necessary Customarily whenever cost goes up services AMAs insurance property damage currently carries $250 deductible hope AMA will pick up first $250 making coverage complete $5 charge charter clubs additional insured status flying site property owners also being reviewed intent doing away fee also several other changes being studied soon come feasible will reported pet project vigorous film program films will pro duced can used clubs ac quisition flying sites Also could clude dues renewal form question naire current AMA issues statement accomplishments Academy ma jor areas concern Membership input needs stimulated such questionnaire might help questionnaire/statement form something can have 1980 enough people feel worthwhile Perhaps form included charter club renewal pack could also used Let know feel dues increase subject debate no wins Certainly after col umn out will still take exception Forty-eight cents week however still seems heck bargain na tional international representation finest magazines available surance competition licenses other benefits membership Academy Model Aeronautics Arizona fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armaur Lane Redando Beach CA 90278 Associate Visa-Presidoots Robert Barnes 98-1080 Komo Mai Drivo Aiea I-lI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 Wont Sham Fresno CA 93711 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rn 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Berty Scream 3723 Snowdon Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marcos CA 92089 Quite few concerned modelers have writ ten HQ expressing fears e models have gotten out hand wonder about insur ance coverage monsters Several have written excellent proposals regarding means limiting size/weight behemoths want assure now models legal Regardless size weight power long models flown accordance AMA safety code covered insurance case didnt know safety code located back rule book believe some confusion over legality models exists because rule book limits engine size well below 1 cu bic inch rule book covers competi tion models large models sport models obviously eligible en try sanctioned contest next meeting Executive Coun cil scheduled first weekend No vember important items agenda some form regulation large models need guidance suggestions solicited welcome Fortunately mentioned earlier some modelers have taken initiative sent suggestions AMA portable display have move again Cordova Model Mas ters have requested extremely large show theyre putting moves Lancaster Antelope Valley Tailwinds will use 3rd Annual Hitachi RC Contest month later want use Edwards AFB show weekend 11 12 November club has need nifty display drop line Ill set up Remember costs nothing another part AMA membership August busy month tended couple club meetings went Nationals First meeting sat Camarillo Flying Circus presided over President Nick Johnen Like lot other clubs have problem locating flying site joy club night feel have located site river bank centrally located expecting final approval momentarily unlike some clubs intend allow modeler use site proviso modeler must AMA member No license no fly will cater Sunday fun flier long has insurance coverage feel sport flier drops out AMA because $2500 dues contin ues fly adequate coverage could spoil showed film Fun Lifetime film about trade shows featured Californias MACS Show also attended San Fernando Valley Silent Flyers club meeting meeting ably presided over noted Barbara Henon has made mark Soaring fraternity night attended club happened have auction baked goods raise money treasury catch items prepared modeler wife Well can take word guys bake good build fly Yes several noted fliers club look little heavier could got caught up bidding ended up buying ex-Free Flighter Jerry Krainocks cherry pie good ate whole thing saw Ed Slobod meeting Some old tim ers might remember him Thermal Thumbers late 40s filled club latest AMA bus iness fielded questions best ability financial matters Dave Peltz member club excellent review critical AMAs financial responsibility excellent mean flip charts com plete bar graphs comparisons ever misconceptions some areas pointed out attempted clarify intends present analysis HQ various magazines publication hope allows AMA proofread com ment before published Knowing Dave will excellent job report REMEMBER TO VOTEI THERMALS Alaska o ana on inatan XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-Presideot 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Ansociate Vice-Presidents Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocatello 1083201 Simon Oreose Rn 1 Box 48 Boadviem MT 59015 Claronce C Haught Hr 5 Box 16 Coeur dAleno 1083814 Ed McColloush 53 SE 81 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Recin 26808 Donor Court Kenn WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Street Redmond WA 98052 Recently letter came door Southern California transplant Daniel F Moore lives 72593 London Road Cottage Grove OR 97424 has recently moved Cottage Grove flies RC Sailplanes has unable find club area interested forming Dan iel has information about two flying sites area could very useful club Anyone interested should contact Mr Moore address above Nats great success again Free Flight events went off well weather cooperated quite well Mother Nature gave us rain shower day variable winds other days Attendance lower previous years lot people entering events may have balanced Out As previous years lots people helped year list gets longer year would like list directed events Frank Parmenter Friendswood TX Joe Guylas VanWert OH Steve Geraghty San Jose CA Phil Sullivan Anderson IN Bert Pond Longmeadow MA Richard Covalt Anderson IN Bob Isaacks Houston TX Gene Simpson Houston TX Terry Rimert Baldwin FL Sandy Frank Wichita Falls TX Casey Hornbeck Dallas TX Murry Frank Wichita Falls TX others could have done toiled hot sun day after day much relief Among Joan Guylas two young sters Jeff Jan Anne Whitson Char lene Lusich helped us days did Duke Donnavan helped us several times really needed help Unfortunately did get names sun time have dulled memory Indoor something else year to appreciate site magnificent people run build ing absolutely best want find out good place really will have talk Indoor fliers spectators both days Indoor Some families brought lunches etc set up camp bleachers could spend day fantastic see models fly have spectators clap cheer something happened took fancy Besides listed above helped us Indoor CharlesAlba Charles Staton Frank Carney Bob Lake helped us needed no way adequately thank helped year am very proud see Academy work through give themselves help rest us Thank us Mother Nature has way putting us December1978 77 Annual contest third week August Four last five years WMC Annual has cold rainy windy What have suggestion group Lets swap meets beat Mother Nature Misery August Annual February JUN IO FLIGHT f EDWHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 TRY TETHER CONTEST FLYING Pierre La Dat has described us tether contest flying little models powered 020 Tee Dee Pee Wee gas engines Take gander cute little Filly Loo Bird plans printed half-size actual wing span being 12 tether flying models have wires com ing out right wing tips order have racers fly clockwise circles guide wires 10 long center line fuselage Landing gears have two wheels promote interesting models required have cockpit canopy certainly sounds like real fun event models simple quick build Construction can built-up solid allbalsa recommended Wings stabilizers piece Filly Loo Bird extend through slots body Pierre says construction would simpler flying surfaces mounted flush top body reminding us keep thrust line wing stab settings 0-0-0 Airfoils dont have symmetrical recommend ed dont create too much lift Pierre confirms bet event al lows entrants plenty opportunity experi ment planform layouts degree fanciness Some guys says building scale models same rules couple have tried rubber powered models too Naturally model has have very distinctive name s big part fun Pierre explains Filly Loo Bird named after exotic tropical bird flies very very fast ever smaller circles Nice going Pierre lets hear about CL POSTAL ENDS OCT31 Come Lets get flights Academys second Control Line postal con test modelers 16 years old less entries must received end No vember Okay lets fly JUNIOR FUGHT WORKSHOP Gosh well football season better get schools winter door building/flying program underway recommendations going draw experiences Fairwood Fly ers Berea Ohio fall Dan OMalley forms new club sixth grade class Fairwood School year kids ginners start indoor hand-launched gliders rubber powered models During winter hold contests build advanced models use gym try try better flights getting three four five minutes long During spring turn outdoor models Fairwood Flyers Model Airplane Club selects its own officers silkscreens T-shirts holds local contest prizes outsiders fly contests nearby towns mem bers purchase own kits have 25c weekly dues cover additional needed sup plies great extent have depended Micro-X EZB Simplex Glider kits recommend too basis program Gerald Skrjanc runs Micro-X Box 1063 Lorain Ohio 44055 Send him $100 cover cost catalog information indoor wood selection worth cost also suggest send SOc Jim Noonan Old Timer Models Box 18002 Milwaukee WI 53218 catalog supplies suggest club records kept AMA event category think important keep records kit magazine etc design flown OMalley practically whole sixth grade club believe leaders will find too should some basis re strict membership about 10 balance should put waiting list ready join original member loses interestorbecomes disturbing element Also recommended achievement rat ings Cadet rating could given se lection Pilot one-minute rubber pow ered flight Ace five minutes could course ratings requirements including Glider club pro gram assistance group has built before course recommend AMAs Cub can obtained AMA HQ bulk dis count Low ceilinged gyms best places fast flying Cubs however program must advance quickly beyond skip altogether group has experience next step model continuing prob lem especially since no good next step door kit exists might try Peck ROG prefer larger slower model easier adjust Fairwood Flyers go right Micro-X EZB very sizeable jump does require experienced teacher guidance Shortly will present interim model called Fun City Flyer bigger Easy B smaller Pennyplane believe good step direction advanced indoor endurance flying hope able get winter indoor program started Let hear about WINTER INDOOR POSTAL SCHEDULED Indoor postal contests appear fitting best school model building/flying pro grams AMA planning seasons January/February/March Youve got able include contest schedule somewhere Hand-Launched Stick HandLaunched Glider events will again agenda rules will published up coming issue can write Ed Whitten copy last years rules will again cover flying big coming up Make part wintertime indoor school building flying program Thats month gang Lets get winter programs rolling lying LXUE2AAT PLANS ASS HALF SIZE 1/2 eheelo bend wire Cochor mire Olot bottom oi, 6 er linenylon reioforcem.t 1/8 plywood 78 Model Aviation place time time Sometimes gets ridiculous however Consider Misery meet put Start-O-Bats Three four years weather has warm sunny February meet held Al ternatively Wiltamette Modelers have an
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seven 72 MHz channels Both frequency bands AMA PETITION TO FCC ASKS increasingly subject interference FOR 30 RC FREQUENCIES Following year intensive effort AMA Frequency Committee has developed broadbased proposal Federal Communications Commission covering anticipated RC frequency needs now through 1990 effort has involved coordination RC industry model car boat organizations model groups other countries basic draft AMAs proposal published circulated industry other interests final version submitted FCC may slightly different ex pected have major revisions since much preliminary coordination other groups already accomplished past experience hoped FCC action will forthcoming before end 1979 typically takes about year petitions go through governmental rules change process process begins AMA will advise RCers can respond FCC sup port petition meantime should appreciated considerable amount AMA volunteer headquarters time went developing proposal involving much legal counseling discussions FCC officials Its complicated process requires de pends upon AMA national association bring together inputs resources available present composite petition embracing interests text AMA proposal follows included however due limited space attachments will sub mitted FCC support various points made proposal Academy Model Aeronautics Inc hereby requests Federal Communications Commission allocate additional frequencies use remote control models period concern present 1978 1990 Commission past has fa shioned its modeler frequency allocations response crisis requests part AMA effort part AMA Commission fashion long-range enduring resolution modeler frequency requirement would take account both partial frequency relief previously accorded response ad hoc crisis requests continuing growth RC model acti vities present petition seeks remedy situation effect long-range solu tion modeler frequency requirement present proposed picture concern ing frequency allocation model planes cars graphically illustrated Figs 1 2 addition should noted pe tition proposes allow use narrow band FM RC frequencies self offers means provide chan nels less space order permit further expansion accommodate continued growth activity support petition following offered 1 AMA governing body model aircraft activities United States Its membership has doubled past six years mid-1978 71000 approximately 75% regularly fly radio controlled model aircraft under licenses issued Commission Furthermore United States representative Federation Aeronautique Internationale FAI Aca demy concerned radio control RC activities worldwide well within United States should also noted approximately 10% over 5000 oftheAMAs membership composed youngsters below age 19 above FCCs minimum age requirement 12 years Radio Control Service 2 RC activities began 1930s have grown recognized sport es timated 250000 modelers United States use approximately half million transmitters control model planes boats cars radio An industry annual sales volume over $200 million per year has developed supply electronics kits related accessories RC modelers elec tronics part industry has pioneered refined RC equipment has copied throughout world Because operation RC models necessity limited short range line-of-sight circumstances low power ie watt less transmissions have pro ven quite adequate absence interfer ence Hence interference other radio ser vices RC transmitters has essential ly zero no known complaints FCC based RC operations verified supporting letter February 3 1978 Chief Commissions Field Op erations Bureau 3 At present time virtually RC ac tivities conducted under license Commission Radio Control RC Ser vice formerly Class C Citizens Radio Ser vice RC Service licensees permit ted operate six 27 MHz channels 27 MHz Operations 4 Five six channels available 27 MHz band interleaved Citizens Band CB Radio Service formerly Class D Citizens Radio Service remaining channel shared CB operations lat ter generally operating higher power mak ing channel useless RC operations previous filings AMA has advised Commission numerous instances licensees CB service have partici pated shooting down model aircraft flight intentionally transmitting RC channel used modelers violation Commissions Rules using such strong signals adjacent channels low power signals RC transmitters generally neighborhood several hun dred milliwatts overcome adjacent channel signal resulting loss model air craft cases well documented pre vious filings Commission support statements paragraph documents attached provide emphasis concerning safety economic factors caused RC interference problems RC interference situation far serious associ ated communications tend annoying damaging physically injurious 5 The 27 MHz band birthplace RC operations countries have allo cated 27 MHz channels RC operations cause pioneering efforts US model ers band Since 27 MHz band used international model aircraft meets suitable operating rights portion spectrum importance model aircraft fraternity should pre served 6 Nevertheless AMA believes illegal CB operations will eventually drive RC activities away 27 MHz band alternate frequencies will have found Furthermore other countries ginning move away 27 MHz band frequencies due interference problems sim ilar experienced country 7 The potentialand major popu lation areas de factoloss 27 MHz frequencies has chief stimulant search new RC frequencies Interfer ence CB operations RC models given serious consideration FCC Docket 20120 Commission noted its Report Order 60 FCC 2d 762 38 RR 2d 97 1976 believe eventually alternate fre quencies must found supplant pre 64 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice- Presidents L RADIO CONTROL R/C SERVICEFREQUENCY ALLOCATIONS FOR MODEL PLANES CARS BOATS Fig 1 PRESENT 1978 l RIC Channels RC Channels 1 shared IIIII 40 CB Channe Government Non-Government 30 7 AC Channels lAll Shared IiiI 78 Govt & Busineam Channels TV- Channels 24 5054 Amateur Band 26980-27410 MHz F II 72-76 MHz Fig 2 PROPOSED 1979-1990 l R/C Channels ess exclusive shared Includes Present Plus Additional Shown Dashed Lines 11 RCChannels II11111111 liii111111 40 CB Ch Government end Non-Govemment 42 50 Amateur Band 17 AC Channels liii TV-Channels 2-4 54 11111 11111 78 Govt & Businesa Channels TV Channela 5 6 88 90 MHz II 72-76 MI-lz sent 27 MHz Class C Allocation because increasing problems interference Class D users Class C radio control opera tions Emphasis added AMA 8 Since 1976 use 27 MHz radio control has steadily diminishing Most manufacturers have ceased production 27 MHz RC equipment service existing equipment becoming difficult obtain parts country CB interference has resulted abandoment 27 MHz RC RC operation has continued 27 MHz users now model boat car opera tors relatively few use such equipment model aircraft since safety problems latter serious Thus obvious 27 MHz least model aircraft rapidly fading area activity 72-76 MHz Operations 9 Because problems 27 MHz frequencies discussed above AMA petitioned Commission grant ed access five frequencies 72 MHz band 1966 two additional 72 MHz frequen des added 1971 72 MHz assign ments located between TV channels 4 5 available shared basis operational fixed stations other radio ser vices such industrial land transporta tion users operating band Four fre quencies available control model aircraft remaining three available use modeler including operating model cars boats 10 The 72 MHz assignments ex clusive RC allocations since seven RC frequencies avilable operational fixed stations other radio servicesoperational fixed stations may operate trans mitter output powers up 300 watts sharp contrast several hundred milli watt power level generally employed aircraft modelers F urthermore mod elers have no recourse interference develops since FCC rules provide RC use 72 MHz channels secondary operational fixed uses 11 In areas RC sharing fixed stations no problem larger urbanized areas industrial other li censees turning use 72-76 MI-lz fre quencies point-to-point operations Addi tionally licensees Manufacturers Spe cial Industrial Railroad Radio Services may use 72 MHz frequencies low power mobile telemetry remote control systems 12 The increased land mobile service use 72-76 MHz frequencies makes sharing band modelers difficult impossible some cases some cities such Houston Texas Tampa Florida few seven 72 MHz RC channels theo retically available may used due high power operational fixed sharing apparent new trend caused recent FCC allocations Although exclusive frequencies far desirable such exclusive allocations requested possible modelers have no objection sharing frequencies other like radio users Indeed use radio creasing rate makes extremely dif ficult particular group acquire retain exclusive frequencies lower fre quency ranges However sharing tolerable must among groups having com patible operations power levels used licensees same order magnitude modelers would willing share other radio users 53 MHz Operations 13 Some modelers also licensed radio amateurs use Amateur frequencies 53 MHz band model control activities recent survey American Radio Relay League showed 3% amateurs engage RC activities Projected current total 328000 Amateur Radio Service licensees 10000 amateurs may operate RC equipment 10000 course use 53 MHz equipment may also hold RC license may prefer conduct RC operations 72 MHz channel However 53 MHz users represent technically oriented modelers Amateur license has uses beyond radio control Most modelers wish devote time study Morse code radio theory order obtain Amateur license subjects necessary pursuit basic activityradio control models requires full attention Thus requirements Amateur license based specialized skill area modeler has no direct interest have held down number RC enthusiasts operating 53 MHz frequencies small fraction total Need Additional Frequencies 14 The shared nature frequencies available modelers couple illegal use of prime RC frequencies CB operators have combined cause severe problems modelers pursue activity legal manner interfer ence problem has particularly severe larger regional national international meets attract thousands spectators competitors larger meets involve up 300 RC entries must carefully organized two contestants transmitting same frequency same timean incredibly difficult task small number frequencies now available especially large percentage frequencies cannot used because local interference whether intentional unintentional Virtually model aircraft equipment op erates single frequency possible quickly change conflicting fre quency Severe interference given channel does just inconvenience fliers equipped channelthey can participate can incredibly continued page 66 December1978 65 20 MHz 5 RC Channels TV Channels 5 6 88I 90MHz 20 MHz F 30 26960-27410 MHz CANDIDATES FOR 1919-80 AMA PRESIDENT John Byrne Bayside NY Lets face share common conviction apathy part AMA membership ever-in creasing problem demands im mediate solution case point last presidential election total number Votes cast mere 8777 out aggre gate membership over 60000 phe nomenon apparently due lack mu tual understanding respect between AMA membership charged its management order remedy situa tion extensive exchange ideas principles needed must come improved lines communication Specifical ly WATS line should established giving members direct access people Head quarters effective Know AMA pro gram should instituted eliminate mis understanding between membership man agement special department Headquar ters could created deal strictly fly ing site problems dissemination practi cal information area AMA members public relations effort could broadened include local membership thereby serving individual club needs perhaps important member could allowed vote referendum major issues just some ways would attempt bring membership little closer Headquar ters AMA has grown enormously since its ginning Ive part growth fact belonged Airplane Model League America forerunner AMA participated Nats dur ing late 20s early 30s Throughout 55 years designing building flying model aircraft have member num erous model airplane clubs including Fred erick Model Aero Club founded Queens NY Prop-Spinners Screamin Demons Long Island Inc coun sel incorporated Long Island Radio Control Society Inc LIRCS incorporated named both SDLI LIRCS served numerous terms both president board chairman during time created named LIRCS newsletter Low Passes made honorary member Blue Angels R/C Club later years incorporated served first president board chairman Radio Control Association Greater New York Inc federation RC clubs metropolitan area AMA District II association dedicated improving lot fliers model airplanes ac complished much obtaining preserving flying sites member clubs ieFloyd Ben nett Field Great Kills National Recrea tion Area assisted FAA-AMA lution serious flight-operational problems involving model full-scale aircraft con gested areas Additionally association created favorable public image mod elers culminating MAD Model Avia tion Day officially proclaimed may New York City shows year since 1975 have developed named managed shows held Rockefeller Center NY feature large static display contest RC helicopters Control Line aircraft iceskating rink Beyond should probably know have written periodicals such continued page 70 Earl Witt Cfiambersburg PA having extensive experience organizational admin istration AMA management feels candidates can promise moon get off ground unless recog nize capabilities presidential office believes although may want such things flying sites RC fre quencies president himself cannot get What president can what Earl wants bringing responsible experienced administration lead AMA accomplishing goals want Ear feels president can should aim toward accomplishing following Stimulate interaction active participation between members AMA administra tors through such means Presidents Column AMAs magazine Support work specialized organizations NS RCA N FFS LSF PAMPA etc professional sources input toward goals AMA fluence establishment firm goals AMAs long-range planning Work de partments committees financial re sponsibility promote cooperation devel opment workable budget upon ap proval operate within budget Appoint chairmen committees outline pur poses duties maintain active working re lationships keeping fully formed conditions operations AMA monitoring progress Continually review AMA organizational structure policies insure management struc ture responsive memberships goals Act spokesman AMA representing Academy promoting closer relationships industry government agencies furthering common goals interests Earl can achieve such presidential admin istration due past experience edu cation employment career execu tive city management-type engineering managing annual budget $10 million staff 260 has held elected appointed public offices community city management receiving awards man agement efficiency model aviation Earl has lifetime experience having won first award 1926 has competi tion flier categories modeling now sports flier AMA Earl has active key worker over 32 years has worked 31 Nationals three interna tional meets remaining mem ber original Nationals Executive Com mittee has 14 years experience AMA Executive Council including years phenomenal growth membership tripled its present 70000 plus members During 10 years nationally elected Secretary-Treasurer AMA has pro gressed organization red operation annual budget nearly $1 million recognition service has received awards including AMA Fel lowship Distinguished Service Award purely practical standpoint Earl can work closely Headquarters being 100 miles away can afford time expense demanded presidency has considerable experience public speaking will give AMA dignified representation 1976-77 Secretary-Treasurer ad vocated Council moderate dues increase avoid red budget continued page 70 FCC PETITION Cont page 65 frustrating modeler may have traveled East Coast California national championship find single channel unusable due interference 15 real problem simply enough usable RC channels available satisfactorily accommodate activity fact reasons existing channels cannot used time except rare situations Because has determinedafter consider able study user groupsthat total num ber frequencies handle long term need modeler fraternity next 10 15 years judged 30 would include seven 72 MHz frequencies now available based several factors Enough contests have successfully used 17 channels recent years combining 12 RC Service channels several 53 MHz Amateur band demonstrate situations channels could utilized Conversely fact competition private model operating activity being severly limited lack enough usable channels b channels can actually used necessary since past experience has shown some allocated RC channels can used some areas due local inter ference problems As has noted en tire 27 MHz RC band useless areas due illegal sharing CBers Likewise availability channels aggravated areas legal shared use 72 MHz fre quencies high power allocations render low power operation unsafe Thus unless channels can made truly exclusive ba sisthe preferred situation RCmore channels needed sharing situations would case lesser number exclusive assignments c Based steady growth number RC participants over past 10 years no signs diminishing except terference problems prevent rapid expansion channels neededsimply accommodate growth factor Since last channel allocations 1971 increase RC activity has least 100% indi cated increase AMA members re porting over past six years en gage RC flying Thus 12 RC channels satisfactory 1971 least again needed now AMAs membership has doubled since time Also other RC model activitiesboats cars have doubled during same per iod doubling current number RC channels plus existing amateur frequen cies would therefore unreasonably net result would still utilization per channel existed 1971 d There growing trend toward creasing number flying sites being estab lished very often near other such sites Thus need accommodate groups oper ating within interference range other enough frequencies available interfer ence can avoided agreements between adjacent groups use different sets fre quencies manner increased number RC channels would relieve another major problem facing modelers need operating sites Given present frequency availability modelers must safety op erations limit site locations separat continued page 69 66 Model Aviation ** ** ** ** ** ** -I2 ** -r ** I ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 IT IS YOUR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTI Constitution United States America guarantees us pursuit happiness Ive discovered have catch ourselves Tip May suggest aeromodeling pleasant LET EM CRITICIZE Believe smile someone calls incompetent idiot fact nothing would rather incom petent being idiot! SO HELP METHE TRUTH restaurant up Greenville Avenue store went broke closed up bunch junk trash accumulated around location city finally issued order clean up grounds astonished up driving way bank clean-up crew threetossing junk trash up roof build ing What world! OVERHEARD AT THE NATS Honey winning isnt everything heck think timed flight MURPHYS LAW STRIKES AMA just received copy letter apolo gy sent AMAs Executive Director JOHN WORTH President LARKS RC Club Lake Charles letter mentioned mistake made caption under picture appeared head Presidents Corner column last months magazine plaque being awarded photo NED BARNES himself super trouble-shooting efforts years Nats instead whole LARKS club mentioned BARNES president LARKS knew better probably result some stupid 3 AM typing trying meet deadline ANYHOW John Worth made apologies via nicely written letter addressed MR BOB HINCH President LARKS Well Murphy damn-fool law wasnt finished AMA yet because letter should have addressed BO HINCH Bob HINCH Sorry Bo darnit! Id send copy MURPHY wed get address wrong sure ELECTION TIMEPROMISES FILLED election AMA top officers com ing up very interested finding copy letter promises qualifications candidate 1966 candidate offer ing himself consideration AMA Presi dent candidate wasJOHNNY CLEMENS looking over promises am happy assure promises have shown might well said represent past present future leadership AMA Johnny Clemens center current AMA President will leaving office end 1978 has served several terms Flanking Johnny candidates AMA President 197980 left Earl Witt currently AMA Secretary-Treasurer right John Byrne currently AMA Dis trict II Vice-President campaign statements opposite page met wasnt really easy might sound because run office three times before made Looking back wondering ran three times answer pretty simple saw things needed changing AMA grow serve better ever truly demo cratic membership-owned organization also realized AMA belonged ME much other member improvement would come WE decided should IT IS STILL THAT WAY WE members own AMA responsibility decide what AMA will whether will serve us well us has moral obligation yond just paying dues enjoying bene fits membership have obligation help aim AMA making sure has good leadership through electing officers will get job done Choice elected offi cers becomes important realize elected leaders will ap pointing remainder AMAs guiding ficers HOW TO VOTE! About time magazine appears AMAs membership renewal notices VOT ING BALLOTS will mail formation candidates will printed Model Aviation magazine well ballot Find out can about candi dates VOTE AND REMEMBER voting popularity contest action choose best leader same cold bus iness-like examination would hire employee mind ALL AMA ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICERS ARE STRICTLY VOLUNTEER NO PAY OF ANY KIND purely personal observation bores heck out hear candi date tear up opponent dont really care what thinks other guy has hasnt done wont just want know what HE intends Isnt impor tant part elections WHO WILL VOTE ALL adult members AMA eligible vote general election members will vote office AMA PRESIDENT Members even-numbered districts will vote District Vice-President election Members odd-numbered districts will vote Vice-Presidents election NEXT YEAR WHAT DISTRICT IS YOURS sure AMA district reside please look bit further magazine reports various District Vice Presidents states within district can found listed head district report BE ACTIVE PART OF AMA KNOW YOUR DISTRICT also dis trict officers vote behalf Council committee matters CANDIDATES? candidates names appear official ballot will have declared eligible Eligibility requirements demanding AMAs highest office president Candidates official AMA election ballot have decided official AMA Nominating Committee tradi tionally meets Wednesday Nats Week Nominating Committee consists 11 AMA District Vice-Presidents WRITE-IN VOTE? SHOULD YOU PREFER SOMEONE NOT ON THE OFFICIAL BALLOTyou will find space ballot write-in name person prefer write privilege assures us preserving demo cratic structuring Academy Model Aeronautics GET INVOLVED HELP GUIDE AMA VOTE! December 1978 67 YOU ARE IMPORTANT TOO Whenever think AMA having over 70000 members membership no way important consider YOU ARE JUST AS MUCH PART OF THE OCEAN IF YOU AREONLY ONE DROPOF WATER APPOINTMENTS TO TERMINATE Just reminderall appointive offices AMA terminated end year office appointments renewable agreeable involved Most ap pointments made cleared through various AMA District Vice-Presidents present appointed office-holders should sure contact District VP soon regard ing next year above pointed out democratic process enters because appoin tive officers responsibility YOUR DISTRICT VICE-PRESIDENTAND YOU ELECT YOUR DISTRICT VP! A THINKING KID Hey Dad whos going sit room build model airplanes go off college AT THE CALIFORNIA NATS attending Riverside CA Nats amused sign car wash read CLOSED VEHICLES ONLY ALSO AT RIVERSIDE Riverside RCCIub officers DENNY HACK THORNE NICK NICHOLS met AMA Nats planning group set up clubs involvement asked what sort bunch guys club Denny said impish smile just bunch ordinary fliers like cry fly Dont DIDJA EVER NOT ICE seldom have ask advice flying site RAPID REPAIRSFROM DAYTON DAYTON WINGMASTERs newsletter ed itor BOB ULSETH always puts out fine monthly newsletter prove always toes very latest news club members us favored paper mention following Bob says paper FLY-ME-ANY ONE Club Trainer currently flying status very next line up dateNOTE now Bob Ulseth finished off September sue following grin Ya know what kind bird MUGWUMP Its bird sits wire its mug side its wump other OVERHEARD AT THE MODE LPORT first crackup about $300 ago THE WORD TO THE OUTER WORLD Modern Electronics magazines October 78 issue has its feature story article RADIO CONTROL TIMOTHY J GEORGE MYERS name George Myers sounds familiar probably because George writes RADIO TECHNIQUE column AMAModelAviation magazine Timothy Myers Georges youngest son article Modern Electronics undertaken Explorer Scout project between father son Admirable father son together ness! article Myers boys ex cellent offering down earth realistic useful information public outside usual field influence article would well worth attention sue Modern Electronics easy spot newsstand because has fine picture color cover young fellow plane radio learned about above George Myers sent magazine delightful personal letter delightful parts George describing Timothys first time getting involved project like idea possibly making some money out says never saw such impatient kid waiting published paid Although last paragraph Georges letter meant personal salute AMA volunteer workers Id like share Georges feelings words quotePeople present society tend value things much cost volun teers seldom accorded respect have truly earned Its small word modeler wants know says Thanks JUST PERHAPS efforts George Myers Johnny Clemens ALL OF THE OTHER 70000 AMAERS can leave world hands young folks better equipped lead peo ple world pray SEARCH FOR NATS SITES doesnt AMA hold National Championships fre quent question folks arent acq uaint ed site chosen FIRST AMA MUST BE INVITED would sure nice AMA officials could just decide go wanted Very few suggested sites suitable few available very few affordable very few sympathetic enough put up invasion modelers families AMA does find suitable site next Nats has always started few local model enthusiasts initial searching investigation feasability same modelers must enthuse community fathers property owners Meanwhile AMA HQ has furnished list facilities areas necessary along de sired dates everything looks practical AMA will receive official invitation AMA Executive Council Nats Execu tive Committee consider Please notice said ALL STARTS WITH LOCAL MODELING LEADERS because AMA has neither staff nor funds put its own search YOU interested helping find site please ask AMA HQ list physical requirements needed Nats past few weeks AMA has couple new sites suggested local modelers willing basic ground work cities added list al ready exploring ABILENE Texas NEW ORLEANS Louisiana Either would exciting new different have site seriously mind contact AMA HQ requirements Sure lots places could fly several thousand people go eat sleep gets dark SATURATION PARTICIPATION THOMAS W RANSOM president AMA Charter Club No 739 MUSCATINE MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION Muscatine Iowa Toms pride sure show ing met him Nationals Lake Charles presented some facts about group attending Nats cer tainly show participation spirit Says Tom Muscatine town 23000 model club membership 30 Eleven club members seven observers traveled 1100 miles Lake Charles back Tom tells largest group attend Nats AMA District VII Club members flew quite few events scored carrying home first place trophy Tom mentioned group spent about $500 lodging about $350 food some $460 gasoline attend said very proud Nats enjoyed very much including young est 7 months old oldest 64 years own observations group par ticipates like Muscatiners cant help enjoy whatever club accomplishes something else isnt easy melt together various interests aeromodeling club radio control line free flight also sponsor two well-attended contests year RC other CL AMA District Vice President KEN MORRIS charter members Musca tine club very impressed Ken telling pridefully about activities Instead Ken just standing back grinning course other clubs enter things same enthusiastic manner once need stop salute spirit! IF YA DONT KNOW dont know about something simply dont know about Ignorance somebody else finds out dont know CRACKUPS ARENT THE ONLY HAZARD February issue newsletter MICHIGAN RC ASSOCIATION editor JERRY ADK INS related hazardous modeling experience said after 76 LARKS Ohio contest went get giant ice cream sundae way back motel made corner too fast entire contents giant sundae emptied map compartment Jerrys van says quite problem cleaning ice cream syrup off FCC license auto insurance certificate still glued map Ohio Jerry better stick just simple crackups like us common people AS THE YEARS CREEP UP Since celebrate important birthday November Id like share discoveries greatest ad van tages growing oldYou have look back BE THANKFUL FOR Years have also made realize truth fully greatest pleasures aeromodeling probably NOSTALGIC MEMORIES experiences weve shared Look forward memories creating pleasant ones right now future! now before get too profound Ill mention Ive just heard brand new margarine developed elderly will known THE MIDDLE AGE SPREAD! ******all now****** 68 Model Aviation FCC PETITION Cont page 66 ed three miles existing site minimum mileage separation seri ously restricts number sites can accommidated given area 16 The important single need long term allocation Interfer ence-free channels RC operations requirement inherent characteristics RC activity wherein loss control model due interference may result severe damage property personal injury Interference-free operation can best assured exclusive channel allocations availability such allocations can reduce total number channels necessary Thus 20 exclusive channels may better serve modeler needs sharing 30 Additional channels shared other lowpower users alternative exclusive al locations sharing services se lected minimize mutual interaction total number such channels adeq uate useable given area enough others would available serve modeler needs fact RC models used during daytime mostly non-industrial areas should make such selec tion shared users possible case simultaneous use number channels required vertually RC ac tivities racing competition merely group fun-fliers local flying field cause nature activity makes vital RC operator use channel sharing another RC operator same channel RC channels cannot shared communications several operators can talk once Thus group RC participants number channels available will dictate can participate same time Note 23 new channels addition current seven 72 MHz will permit cur rent five 27 MHz RC channels gradually phased out perhaps within five-year per iod Commission has past allowed amortization equipment requiring re placement Potential New Frequencies 17 An extensive study modeling lead ers included visits discussions FCC personnel obtain factual information has concluded probably no frequen cy band available provide 23 new RC channels needed combination several frequency groups may offer solution AMAs Frequency Committee has examined FCC frequency assignments various fre quency bands taking consideration existing equipment will continue function number years potential interference bands examined technical characteristics radio equip ment has developed some suggestions areas radio spectrum suitable RC frequencies may located 72 MHz Band 18 The AMA believes time likely place additional frequencies 72 MHz band Primarily because 72 MHz now popular heavily used band RC activities much 72 MHz equipment available over counter Use other frequencies same band would accordingly present minimal problems mak ing new converting existing equipment careful selection specific frequencies used taking consideration intermodulation interference image problems other such technical characteristics may reduce value certain frequencies 19 Since main problem 72 MHz has use same frequencies high power stations other radio services Commissions table frequency allocations examined determine whether 72 MHz frequencies could found available high power use radio ser vice search revealed under present FCC rules following frequencies avail able low power watt assignments Special Industrial Manufacturers Railroad Radio Services 72A4 MHz 7248 MHz 7252 MHz 7256 MHz 7260 MHz 7544 MHz 7548 MHz 7552 MHz 7556 MHz 7560 MHz 20 These 10 frequencies would compatible low power RC operations Other 72 MHz assignments may also shared RC purposes selected minimum con flict high power fixed systems some locations frequencies already ap proved high power operation may suitable cases modelers use maximum number such frequencies authorized RC various choices may made avoid interference problems particular area other words 20 such fre quencies made available nationwide basis different combinations up 10 might usable various areas country depending local high power signments should also noted current sharing 72 MHz RC fre quencies model plane boat car users same proportion such sharing would acceptable additional frequencies band 3042 MHz Frequencies 21 There 11 guard band channels 10 kHz wide separate government non-goverment assignments 30-42 MHz band 10 kHz slices spectrum presently assigned radio service available radio services developmental basis center frequencies guard bands 30565 31995 33005 33995 35005 35995 37005 37995 39005 39995 42005 MHz cause tentative nature development al authorizations fact band width available would permit convention al FM voice use has very little use frequencies date search Commissions frequency assignment records shows few assignments fre quencies 22 The advantage using 30-42 MHz fre quencies much existing 27 MHz equipment now unusable because CB interference can converted operate channels Conversion existing eq uipment modelers themselves would apparently possible due Commissions type acceptance rules However due large quantities 27 MHz equip ment largely unusable modelers due terference problems manufacturers may find profitable retrofit equipment 30-42 MHz operation much existing land mobile equipment narrow banded after various channel splitting frequency al locations recent years particularly likely 30-42 MHz retrofit exempt Type Acceptance procedure units certified meet criteria formal application model reasonable expect manufacturers go through procedure previous equip ment originally required Type Accepted should noted very low power involved should minimize problems such retrofits fact now few assignments 30-42 MHz frequencies suggests allocation RC Service would have negligible effect existing uses spectrum providing wel come relief RC modelers other hand limited information available public government uses adjacent freq uencies Meanwhile AMA monitoring teams have listened frequencies Cleveland area provide basis recom mending RC use Seven frequencies monitored least 70 hours Fourteen potential image frequency spots checked least 24 hours behavior guard band neighbors evaluated favorable results teams impressed clean nature guard band frequencies suggests good potential RC use 222-224 MHz Band 23 The 222-224 MHz band shared government Amateur radio users Perhaps 10 low power RC channels 40 kHz spac ing could made available within band under RC Service However other users RC channels should compat iblewithaone watt RC maximum power level 24 The Commission originally pro posed Class E Citizens Radio Service portion frequency spectrum pro posal now seems have abandoned due objections government sharing undisciplined CB type service well objections Canadian Mexican administrations However might re considered basis minimal problems RC operations due very low pow er needed UHF Operations 25 Other countries have frequencies avail able RC operations UHF band German radio authority has recently allocated band RC frequencies 433 MHz good operational results have reported Similarly Swiss have RC equipment op erating range Also British have re cently announced availability 459 MHz RC FM equipment would apprear good opportunity US make some frequencies available same area UHF bandcompatible other countries Additionally 900 MHz region may technologically feasible RC opera tions area would appear compat ible current microwave oven useage International compatibility major con cern AMA because culmination years competition international championships pit fliers na tions against other Thus US fliers may flying US RC equipment Europe vice versacompatibility European RC assignments therefore highly desirable Technical Requirements 26 The present FCC regulations RC equipment 72 MHz band have served well technical viewpoint re commended basis new RC fre quency allocations Specifically no interfer ence problems RC equipment other services have encountered low pow er req uirement less watt has proved satisfactory RC operations causing problems other services 27 The modification proposed December 1978 69 JOHN BYRNE Cont page 66 Flying Models magazine plans some models have appeared Frank Zaics Yearbooks am dues-paying member National Society Radio Controlled Aeroba tics NSRCA No 45 United States Pat tern Judges Association USPJA No 84 National Free Flight Society NFFS Miniature Aircraft Combat Association MACA Society Antique Model ers SAM As far full-scale experience concerned have well holding private pilots license No 2271 22 having learned fly back 1938 Alta Flying School Floyd Bennett Field NY Concerning achievements outside aviation field am lawyer LLB St Lawrence University member New York Bar admitted 1941 vice president major corporation might aware am currently Vice President District II have office two consecutive terms four years During time believe have contributed much progress AMA general image model aviation two reasons undertaking writing column first tell something myself accomplish ments qualifications believe has accomplished second discuss very office AMA President what can done make AMA better us Whoever elected next president must turn immediate attention num ber important items realistic approach must taken regards surance RC frequencies needed meet demands membership ef forts obtain use lands facilities federal state local government au thorities must intensified Headquar ters must form effective liaison committee model airplane industry develop new better products hobby should also formulate practical youth program conjunction established organi zations participate rectifying obvious social ills flourish communities should also Competition Division Headquarters will relieve Execu tive Council its now major time-consuming involvement matters affect ap proximately 15% total membership Additionally assure continued growth should step up recruitment AMA members age groups matters others would pursue elected office rate feel some pressing problems Again however communication impor tant factor enabling new president make improvements pertinent two-way street choice yours either maintain status quo have genu ine voice matters affect both club Want solutions improvements So I shall greatly appreciate receiving vote EARL WITT Cant page 66 rejection appeal resulted drastic dues increase now facean excessive increase Earl opposed type prob lem could have avoided type leadership Earl Witt proposes Committee Elect Earl Witt Ron Morgan Chairman FCC PETITION Cant page 69 requirements permit type modulation providing radiated band width requirement complied would allow effective modulation tech niques such narrow band FM devel oped itself may offer means eventually accommodate further ex pansion RC activity necessarily re quiring increase spectrum channels could provided less space use spectrum saving techniques Narrow band FM would logical choice use 10 kHz width 11 guard channels within 30-42 MHz band Furthermore FM permitted new 72 MHz channels 20 kHz width technical advantages FM using 5 kHz deviation such better interference rejection could util ized should noted several countries now authorize FM RC use RC use FM very popular Germany since has minimized interference problems Summary 28 summarize needs RC modelers 30 RC channels including present seven 72 MHz allocations 23 new chan nels should allocated RC exclusive basis possible Exclusive RC channels possible sharing may acceptable alternative other users employ similarly hinted power levels - Freedom use type modulation particularly narrow band FM commensurate bandwidth requirements 29 needs RC modelers have well-documents previous filings summarized petition relief re quested may provided inconveni encing other radio users frequencies discussed above virtually unused type would provide breathing space within modelers could operate out causing intereference existing opera tions therefore urge Commission act now allocate additional frequen cies suggested activity enjoyed young old alike has interfered no has contributed markedly developing spark interest motivate youngsters aerospace engineering scienti fic careers evidenced letters astro nauts Neil Armstrong Frank Borman also telegram President Carter AMA congratulating upon holding Na tional Model Airplane Championships john Strong Chairman AMA Frequen cy Committee John Worth AMA Executive Director Jeremiah Courtney Jack R Smith legal counsel AMA MORE STATE LAWS TO HELP FLYING SITES October issue AMA News page 65 item concerning new Cali fornia law could aid never-ending search flying sites law allows proper ty owners let land used recrea tional purposes being legally liable lawsuits might result time item published AMA no formation about other states similar laws has just learned however May 1977 44 states similar laws few didnt Alabama Arizopa Mississippi Missouri Rhode Island Utah information much obtained another AMA Amer ican Motorcycle Association sent us copy University Ohio study subject Ohio study highly detailed much legal language being examined extract information might help ful flying site problem further report will forthcoming information proves useful SIGN lIP BY NOV 15 FOR BONUS BARGAIN have getting AMA News stead Model viation magazine now best time subscribesign up November 15 will get 12 issues next year plus another December year dated Febru ary 1979 Thats 13 issues price 12 have getting AMA News separate publication getting month sample copy Model Aviation sample provided show what AMAs magazine like days although De cember issue has few pages nor mal order present important information about AMAs quest foradditional RC frequen cies also finish reporting large number rules-change proposals curtent two-year review cycle Model v/orion has come long way three yearsacclaimed best general interest model magazine tl field 1979 Bill fr Dues mailed mid-October using before November 15 can start Model v/at/on coiin regular ly December ever good time get money now AMA VP WINS DISTANCE AWARD Jim Scarborough Redondo Beach CA AMA VP District X runs just AMA office Hes also long time Free Flighter means has chased model mile also runs avocation itself having con testant famous Boston Marathon race year also won six awards National Jogging Association having run total 1978 miles between September 5 1977 July 29 1978 total ultimate series started 365 kilo meters beginners 1978 miles sea soned campaigners Congratulations Jim run really run 70 Model Aviation STATEMENTS FROM AMA DISTRICT VICE-PRESIDENT CANDIDATES DISTRICT II CANDIDATES John Grigg Lockport NV am proud candidate Vice-President Dis trict II Prouder still have Associ ate Vice President four years under John Byrne now candidate President AMA knowledge problems inner workings AMA gained during tenure Associate Vice President makes eminently qualified serve elected Vice-President background includes 35 years model builder flier present interests centered about Radio Control Sailplanes Quarter Midget Racing general sport fly ing am manager Design Drafting Department Sirra Research Corporation engineering company involved radar telemetry air navigation systems military environment greatest concerns AMA 1 continuation insurance program possibility weighted rate per member dependent type flying does 2 greatly increased flow public relations ma terial information local club level 3 greater recognition Dis trict II within AMA active district District level will work pro vide beder communications recognition significant local events devoting Vice Presidents column Model viation news district will encourage area meetings within district chaired area Associate Vice-President will tend personally area Associate Vice-President desires support policies ideas need vote Will help Law Hollwitz Oceanside NV Mr Lew Hollwitz 50 years old has volved aeromodeling over 35 years experience executive offices clubs follows present president PARCS Club has also past treasurer PARCS has both treasurer president Rich mond Model Flying Club has member Board Directors RC Society Marine Park has trea surer member Board Directors Radio Control Association Greater New York graduated Columbia University 1958 BFA degree also has working Rom-Air General Manager last five years directly involved negotia tions National Park Service two permitted Radio Control flying sites kind anywhere country Lew feels experience far away qualified man job District II Vice President DISTRICT IV CANDIDATES Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA Chuck has active modeler 36 years aspects modeling President Richmond VA RC Club three times Contest Director now Associate VP District IV helped organize has President Virginia State RC Organiza tion has attended AMA Council meetings familiar what transpires meetings As District IV Vice-President will strive better communications tween District IV clubs AMA Headquar ters work better publicity model avia tion both local national levels try promote state-funded flying sites John Spalding incumbent Lanham MD During years service districts repre sentation Academys posture abilities have dramatically improved John has directly involved respons ible important changes sees done future has worked Executive Council improve ser vice response Academy members needs planning new future stance program rotating broaden ing districts workers has resulted bet ter visible representation Good active workers reflection leader se lects No district has better slate AMA workers Fourth Vote John Spalding continue work DISTRICT VI CANDIDATES Horrace D Cain Buffalo Grove IL Hor race D Cain resident District VI 10 years AMA member 25 years Contest Director 15 years served 3 years District VI RC Contest Coordinator Ive flown competitive events IHLG RC Pattern Pylon can talk event whatever may hundred fifteen trophies FF CL RC sit basement mention non-trophy wins long can remember Ive associated models airplanes served 12 years USAF have airline pilot last 11 years personal gratification winning competition no longer important future sport/hobby plan en joy long time come Now am tired apathy confusion indifference shown AMA Headquarters Im tired way onlycram down throats leadership Im tired type mem bership cases does fulfill needs Im tired volunteers use posi tion maintain elevated status Im tired rules procedures applicable years ago Im tired contest board members vote own desires rather districts majority rule no real reason allow trends continue As member Executive Council will utmost develop memberships tailored individual needs change AMA organization oriented individual service members enhance image minia ture aviation meaningful worthwhile sport establish programs entrench AMA within recreational agencies national lo cal development flying sites generally work make AMA members ganization As District VI Vice President rep resentative will ensure rules decisions will result majority District VI interested modelers will see modelers have piece action will listen try maintain attitude can rather attempt list countless rea sons something cannot done promise modelers AMA District VI fair representation Executive Council vote Horrace D Cain vote progressive management AMA executive level Glenn Lee incumbent Batavia ILGlenn has Vice-President District VI past six years Prior Associate Vice-President has served Control Line Contest Board has modeler life Contest Director Leader member years flies types airplanes including Indoor models Free Flight Control Line RC regularly competes Nationals FAI events As member AMA Executive Council usually votes against frivolous expensive projects DISTRICT VIII CANDIDATES John Embry Sulphur LA space has made available to tell little about myself am candi date District VIII Vice President First personal side am 36 years old have lived life District VIII am graduate chemical engineer Loui siana Technical University am currently Technical Superintendent Cities Service Petrochemical Complex Lake Charles Widowed seven years ago two daughters Donna age 13 Wendy age 11 make up family home first model Stombecker kit Black Widow built 1948 Plastic models available now particular model solid wood first powered model came 1951 A-i Firebaby powered Royal Spitfire 065 oil fields around Longview Kilgore Texas home time 1953 family moved Shreveport LA exposure RC began fly-away Trixter-Beam landed front yard several years RC occupied spare time money ever growing city soon enveloped nearby flying sites yet able drive distant fields interest switched Control Line Free Flight About time Shreveport Sky Demons club formed fortunate become charter member its officers still Junior AMA number 6838 issued period Lots Stunt Combat Rat Rac ing flying filled years Through RC held interest Working school hobby shop high school senior provided great opportuni ty expand participation college came along fortunate have under standing house mother allowed airplanes dormitories Marriage graduation becoming esatblished profession did slow things down awhile however ultimately provided means fly real ly wanted 1965 single channel given way multi-reed equipment 1967 multiproportional 1968 privileged participate forming AMA club Lake Area Radio Kontrol Society its 10 years existence have served elected office including two years President during perDecember1978 71 lad idea hosting Nats Lake Charles conceived Late 1972 phone calls letters AMA HQ begain building case Lake Charles close working relationship HQ officers soon developed 1974 Nats appointed serve Facilities Coordina tor Thus began association Nats Executive Committee am present ly de facto member 1975 again privileged fill Facilities Coordinator position Nats 1976 Dayton required local person position again able work Nats Executive Committee time equipment trouble shooter relationship renewed 1978 Nats During times have fortunate able attend four different Executive Council meetings guest Murry Frank As candidate District VIII office am obviously involved RC ever believe total exposure outlined above will permit comprehend rep resent problems phases modeling will endeavor elected cover district both personally through AVPs provide members fair equal voice AMAs affairs Thank consideration Bill Lee Missouri City TX Getting chance fill important job like VP district AMA something en counter day Im getting chance would like give job try background consists over 25 years modeling primary interests Control Line have active Leader member AMA past several years ac tive local club activities contest work am competition flier regularly traveling throughout district entering local compe tition am currently CL Racing Ad visory Committee am contributing editor Control Line Racing Mode/Av/ at/on am touch todays flying todays AMA needs Murry Frank current VP District VIII has chosen run re-election has nominated succeed him office VP district requires lot time work job performed adequately am sure district agree Murry has filled job very well over years respected mem bers AMA Executive Council recog nize amount effort will required VP district am prepared devote time effort represent AMA members district ask support election DISTRICT X CANDIDATES Jim Scarborough incumbent Redondo Beach CA am running second term Vice-President District X decision made automatically though am incumbent lot travel paper work associated position Travel Council Meetings cuts ones free time also entails time away work However after weighing negative aspects have de cided owe district AMA con tinue returning service service rendered past see fit return office other two years will bend over backwards justify faith person cannot change machinery am sure going try have received quite few inputs changes am attempting implement would appreciate support put ting X next name District X Betty Stream Long Beach CA believe have qualifications experience serve District X Vice President As active member AMA over 15 years part modeling family 29 have par ticipated aspects hobby Free Flight Control Line RC have served AMA Associate Vice President several years have attended Executive Council Meetings official proxy several occasions AVP several promise serve members Dis trict X faithfully fully asa member Executive Council serve members AMA furtherance hobbylsport aeromodeling Connecticut S Maine acttunetts Hampshire Rhode Inland ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Ansoojage Vice-Presideetn Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 High Street Old Town MC 04468 Charles H Learoyd PO Sot 428 West Groton MA 01472 Al Nonotnik 4 Benerly Place Norwalk CT 06850 George Parker 7 Paal Dr Lee MA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Boldac Drive Ledyard CT 08339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Aw Kircery MC 03904 Time now start thinking about Dis trict meeting 1979! Have offer western Massachusetts expect least two others Connecticut eastern Massachusetts Time also think about club needs AMA display piece can mall displays static shows organ ized meeting display need formative appealing display photos color model activity lighted back ground own pass-out literature great color piece Model Aviation should plan least two months ahead get list past experience should allow week delivery time should plan getting out very day after use So far District dis play has used seven times esti mated least 8000 people have seen have received literature table rests upon Time take look better insurance benefits 1979 result HQ effort provide better service go along dues increase Watch an nouncement membership renewal pack age sure vote presidential candidate choice Most District peo ple have met John Byrne Earl Witt have attended District meeting have tended other functions such WRAMS Show larger area meets Either will make great new AMA president Johnny Clemens hard act follow have seen lot positive views ward dues increase lately very much regret people unhappy about cant appeased unfortunate indeed ever option magazine first place Hopefully can provide enough good benefits can continue make Model v/at/on desir able fully justify increase Frankly am frightened about size some new RC planes item agenda Council Meeting Nov 4th Omaha Let hear Present insurance covers anything presently flyfor now some recent homeowners denial coverage cause aircraft clause trouble horizon Starting month am sending special news release appointed district officials along accurate address phone list ing will monthly letter better informed officers appointees tried get meeting work due area problems didnt work Perhaps ficers newsletter will work out better Any other inputs November 4th Council Meeting will gratefully received phone November 2nd never enough input LETS HEAR IT FROM YOU!! New Jerney S New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-Presidoot 36-29 213 Street Baysiole NY 11381 Associate Vice-Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Prank Oresch 9 Willow Ave Piscaoawuy NJ 08854 David Fifield 11 Lace Lane Bleora NY 12065 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emerson Ate Union NJ 07083 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies IJSAP/EIJROPC Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS Although meetings Executive Council usually held concluded same day generally Saturday next will TWO days duration November 4 5 site will Omaha Nebraska reason advanced extra day shot additional time will needed further consider long-range AMA planning program initiated special meetings last spring also found departure less traditional temporal norm strong impli cations 1979 Nats will held some Nebraska shall grant ed opportunity inspecting location Now before District lI-ersgo shock take good look map United States agree Nebraska just about centrally located can both longitudinally AND latitudinally Proponents Lake Charles center US correct use Mississippi divid ing line East West simply can ignore crazy LATITUDE Being Gulf puts WAAAY down Any way cheer up LOVE us Springfield Ohio IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE get real kick perusing Con test Calendar magazine month note more pro ceeds various meets being donated charitable under-privileged recipients gives inner glow realize 72 Model Aviation pursuit such model aviation pleasurable beneficial its devotees can also bring health happiness others tally detached hobby need ful help kind another Cases point found far apart geometric ally Augusta GA August 26 & 27 DIXIE FLYERS put show benefit Muscular Dystrophy Association Bridgeport CT same dates RADIO CONTROL CLUB OF CONNEC TICUT held its 6TH ANNUAL NORTHEAST RADIO CONTROL CHAMPIONSHIPS year purpose raising funds Boys Girls Clubs Bridgeport Inc Georgia bit too far reach did invade precincts neighboring District take Bridgeport meet wish compliment RCC CONN worthy efforts RHINEBECK RE-VISITED Another highly successful World War Jamboree has won its place annals modern aviation history annual mod elers treat presents pleasant aspects hard put consolidate brief descriptive statement es sence though affiar unique hence highly deserving mention combines good things beautiful upstate New York setting seasoned mosphere good fellowship abun dance fun entire family Though ba sically contest WW model aircraft weekend September 9 & 10 again featured Cole Palen Air Show full-scale Fokkers Jennies other vintage flying machines Jamboree particularly enjoyable year privileged judge Combat event afforded honor presenting AMA Award Excellence Mid-Hudson RC Society varied contributions model aviation over years including annual WW Jamborees Rhinebeck Clas sics featuring model aircraft Golden Era Aviation financial support other assistance FAI team efforts Club President Vance Sutton accepted award club graciously responded upon its behalf personal compliments great club Contest Director D J Amodeo job excellently performed GEORGEW DICKINSON thanks District II AMA member George Dickinson Somerville NJ join ing exclusive group AMA Life Mem bers George can now sport enviable AMA No L-50 too can acquire nice low number preceded letter L same time grace AMA treasury charitably contributing sum least $1000 Worth-y organization im pact such largesse may abated through handy time-honored device known time-payment installment plan Avantilll ROMANO GARABELLO MEMORIAL CON TEST 1978 contest growing popularity year held September 17 Floyd Bennett Field model aircraft flying site forms part Department Interiors Gateway National Recreation facility Brooklyn NY Much credit due Pennsylvania Avenue Radio Control Society its Contest Directorand President Lou Hollwitz well-managed largelyattended flying memorial memory good friend late Romano Garabello highly honored privilege afforded PARCS judging Pattern events Novice through Masters GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio sylvania S West Virgin III DISTRICT REPORT Den Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERaho Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Presidents Joe tiben 5192 Edenhurst Lynhursn OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St ViennaWV 26101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadombrook St David PA 19087 Edward Wissvr 1521 Summit St. McKeesportPA 15131 Have some feedback District folks question large models As know much increased interest very large RC airplanes has led questions surance coverage safety personal opinion large models perse un safe since size weight alone aspect safety have deeply issue safety flying small RPVs Remotely Piloted Vehicles military project has very difficult us resolve issue size weight As know safety combination things dealing human factors malfunction equipment nature flying object its impact speak lands unintention al manner have reports rather unsafe opera tions fun fly held Kentucky have also witnessed unsafe oper ations local club operations public gatherings Personally feel human element far important ingredi ent doesnt matter small light aircraft safety jeopardy flown over people things Secondly highly important craft its equip ment function normally failure again weget back human element Because dumb device cant fix itself strictly responsive human care gets Lastly look device itself As suming we can build maintain operate safely now something fails must deal consequences failure device fails damage creates responsive energy sys tem has weight mass velocity Velocity also problem self since imposes problem human re action time control people ground being able get out its way fails equation energy t/2 MV2 M weight divided gravitational constant important thing note increase weight have linear re lationship ie doubling weight doubles force Note however double veloci ty energy quadrupled since square velocity term So velocity im portant contribution energy damage cre ated impact might suggest simply put limit energy content complicates things because must now mea sure velocity beast order know whether complies safety cri teria really might difficult chore however stnce level flight velocity could trapped timed As matter interest offer quick example Typical Pattern Ship s top speed mphforce impact ft/lb Moister Airplane bs top speed 60 mph force impact ft/lb essence whole discussion boils down strong argument keeping flight velocity down promote safety well concentrating intensively human element letter Fred Fischer Trevose PA suggests system matic approach pool ideas industry modelers would used basis set voluntary regula tions think Fred has good point suggesting voluntary set rules could basically trial basis eventual regulations certainly right saying dont want leap half-baked set firm regulations suggestion item Council committee action may proper approach letter Al Schaeffer team man ager Reading PA Flying Dutchmen AMA Show Team Al reports team already completed 56 shows year Among week long Reading Air Show Berkshire Mall ninth year completed 26 hours 14 minutes East er Seals Foundation American Business Club Muscular Dystrophy Jerry Lewis Telethon radio TV shows month writeups magazines newspapers show team has existence 10 years Flying Dutchmen Aeromodelers Club has existence since 1936 club also has sanctioned Control Line show team Obviously club very public-service-minded congratulated good work about other clubs out Dis trict Ill Summations type very helpful reporting whats going too can easily receive little notoriety letting have kind information Delaware rict Colombia lanri 0 North Carolina IIVirginia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanham MD 20801 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Foreman 809 Pohite Rd Mechanicsvlle VA 23111 V Bill Helms 800 Tysola Road Charlotte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19809 John Preston 7012 Elnira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Russell Sandusky 1122 Plaza CirclvJoppa MD 21085 Paul Yacobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayenceville NC 28301 second annual District IV AMA meet ing came off planned larger attend ance varied programs Especially well received disserta tion Kirby Crawford Quarter Scale display aircraft beauty answered questions nearly day Both John Preston Howard Crispin made fine presentations holding interest crowd forum discussions types modeling matters Maynard Hill Kirby Crawford Bob Karisson lively very informative John Worth Executive Director AMA spoke briefly discussed questions December1978 73 floor awhile Fred Grigg Ron McNally Russ Sandusky attend ance answered questions crowd whole affair MCd very ably George Preston also acted CD Sundays delightful Fun Fly airstrip excellent site flying very good Bob Violett gave real show ducted fan power latest model A4 claims some fantastic efficiences now flight speeds backed him up As usual work done hardy group Virginians Chuck Joanne Fore man George Preston leading group Thanks lots good times us Lets see everybody make next year recently gave unusually thorough test HobbyPoxy-and-glass finishing system told about some columns back remember told you should try dust-free grain-free finish Using Hob byPoxys clear enamel mixed matt hard ener applied glass cloth entire aircraft filled cloth coat same switched white under coater matt hardener final filling sanding Well B25 lost power engine low pass last month ended up spin roof small shed further nose dive concrete impacts terrific broke off nose tips split tail covering aircraft came through repairable though force smash broke both Goldberg gears main nylon block tore engine nacelle aircraft repaired finished again Any other finishing cover ing system would have destroyedl difference between club Club newsletter Its cement holds group together puts organization big time new newsletter arrived week another club has become Club Fredericksburg VA Aeromasters MAC Talespins editor Charlie Rictors note first issue came today Good luck Bill Schultz President guys search new site Talespins will help Its voting time again time will easier new system will used Youve got some good choices make too So no excuses Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolina S Teenearee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeilI District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Associate Vice-Presidents John Bryson400CouncilCir PG Box 1355 Tupelo MS 38801 Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood Dr. Huntsville AL 35805 Richard Jackson 108 Thorolee St Charleston Hgts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Bunyan Dr Delray Beach FL 33444 Patrick Koehler 1592 Idlewood Oak Ct Atlanta GA 30319 Ed Moorman P0 Box 1643 Eglin AFB FL 32542 Lois Rodriguez C-iD 5th St Ext. Villa Rica Bayamon Puerto Rico 00619 John Workman 5321 Overton Road Nashville TN 37220 Pictured below Paul Miley flying FF Helicopter Birmingham other day may recall Paul won first event 76 Ohio Nats Pensacola June right behind friend Herbert Jordon another Hell buff Paul has always helped newcomers Free Flight spending hours schooling model aero dynamics learn art July gave Herschell Hunnicut Bill Mathews working FF Helicopter copy us went Lake Charles Nats last month ex cept Paul went instead Bham hospi tal chest pain came home week later lay dead done undetect ed cancer As buried interred him miniature internal combustion en gine possible model airplane use next world specific request Untimely can cellation exit premier Free Flighter Want see beautiful model Please no tice Indoor canard held Barbara Speedy Arthur Miami blimp hangar went down other day take some Dictures way little lady AMA HQ Miss Penny Witt important Public Relations division has asked report three clubs District V worked hard Muscular Dystrophy drive Penny said Middle Tennessee RC Club sent best report US Mr John Fore man President Also Dixie Flyers Birmingham Aero Modelers did well Thank clubs ny works buddy Larry Bolich up Washington PR understand Larry beats regularly poor employees fail perform DISTRICT V CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH month want meet hardest working clubs theentire district important Alabama Rocket City Radio Controllers Hunts ville year hosted 18th conse cutive RC Pattern meet serving Radio Control modelers splendid well-run contest 74 Model Aviation josusiio flail atiu riI 1 tne left above snap congratulating Robert Hodgdon has just won fun-fly Jerome newsletter editor AMA Associ ate VP Alabama doing nice job both proud Jerome Last year Butch Norckauer editor club newsletter Iictured above fine model Mr George Smith CDd big Pattern meet last year 1977 George gentleman PSterv 55r25 II pILLUr tOVOdI LIII 00 irripus L4IIL WIrI ners recent meets L R Al Clark 2nd Precision Greg Smith 1St JuniorTeam Jim Vanderzyl also 1st Junior Team years big annual Pattern meet Rusty Foster Steve Kehres Doug Wester friendly visitor Bob Speers Dick Johnston last three pictures taken July club meeting could show RCRC members Much thanks AMA AVP Jerome Hall supplying information best wishes entire Huntsville club now future unselfish hard work serving RC community 1972 hosted Masters Contest recall Want see YOUR club featured Send information well get Illinois ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 619 Mandrake Batavia 1160510 Associate Vice-Presidents David S Ahlberg 734 Acadia Rd. Valparaiso IN 46383 Roger Geers RR 5 Qaincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stunely Lane Springfield IL 62704 Frank L Hughes 709 NE 44th St Kansas City MO 64116 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40504 Robert 6 Stagner 1638 Seifert Dr Poplar Bluff MD 63901 Phillip Sullinan 3021 Spring Valley Ct Anderson IN 46011 Award Excellence new AMA shirt patch available called Award Excellence patch can worn members chartered clubs have approved District Vice President being outstanding AMA club approval should clubs have shown outstanding service dedication its members AMA public other worthwhile modeling endeavor patch fairly large oval featuring red white blue AMA logo large golden E center lettering says Award Excellence AMA Club Academy Model Aeronautics Forms recommendation avail able AMA HQ think club worthy such club members feel like adding another patch shirt jacket fill out send dont think should decrease status such award Im going approve unless list some darn good reasons should Talk over club meet Ings Most Control Line fliers area have attended Bill Allens contests Labor Day weekend Aero Challenge Muscu lar Dystrophy event has grown year year 137 contestants entered 291 events came 12 states Canada England Bill turned over $1297 Muscular Dystrophy contest Linus Boehie Secretary Mineral Area RC Society Bonne Terre MO sent letter photos modeling booth set up Washington County Fair Potosi MO St Francois County Fair near Farmington MO Several thousand people visited fairs people saw RC models first time booth successful has aided clubs ef forts get flying field new state park photo turns out shows Linus hncsnh Iowa etan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Avenue Mascot iso IA 52761 Associate Vice-Presidento James 0 Clark RR 3 Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Tim Price 11287 Saur Sterling Heights Ml 48078 Win Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Trail Sr Joseph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Howard Wayne 1706 7th St NE Rochester MN 55901 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romalut Ml 48174 should reading just prior next Council meeting Omaha NE November 4 5 time writing have still received approximately 60% response Michigan redistricting issue dont feel can make honest proposal issue Council thing apparent re sponses far CONTEST COOR DINATION confirmed Associ ate Vice Presidents Michigan conver sations very difficult contest coordi nator job needs help communication read Vince Man kowskis column District IX August 1978 issue put very well should read As result response will pro pose add another contest coordinator District VII Michigan Control Line contests should help relieve Wes Slack doing both CL RC giving him time work RC coordination prob lems So will need volunteer rec ommendation CL Contest Coordinator would have liked have put some pictures month some contests around District VII didnt get clubs Next month hope have some Suds City other areas should getting have re newal form election ballot now Re member can VOTE renewing never renew can vote election NOW District VII can vote president AMA have two choicesJohn Byrne VP District II Earl Witt Secretary/Treasurer Please vote way will have right complain about results dont vote should complain month get about 40 newsletters have articles complaining about poor support club members seems same few members work clubs fair rest group dont hesitate get SUPPORT YOUR CLUB will support AMA rather short report month have busy has diffi cult keep up Im sure have did get Cedar Rapids air show very poor day too spectators did manage col lect $8000 Muscular Dystrophy went Iowa City Soaring meet fly radio went dead morning contest beautiful site pretty fair turnout Lots nice prizes superb fliers Arkansas siana Meico alioma t VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Anerill 9117 La Barranea NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 623 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave Dr N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Teeny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 No contest season year did end Labor Day contests Dallas Benbrook what saw successful great contests Glad see hope see other contests held year November 4-5 next Council meeting meet Omaha Nebraska Omaha Seems possible Nats site Lin coln Glad see some members doing something about Nats sites Want December1978 75 L-R Jim Burns club vice-president Lyle Davis Don Peck Robert Hodgdon again Gene Hunter Linca up pose ror LuCK ocam ano son son front almost shown Also Bill McBride club secy/treas Ron West Ed Slayton Melvin Bowser David Kehres Gene Hornbuckle [CO UWit 4 SAUU UOiUii5 put annual AAA Control Line contest yesterday middle September day started out nice deluge rain hit middle afternoon Wiped us out Maybe should say washed us out Dont forget voteforyour AMA leaders backyard Come up site suitable will held backyard Along line thing failed get done Council getting AMA purchase property backed move buy 1-lutchinson until fell through would nice property terest possible Nats sites around coun try property owner has stronger vote comes use site involved property could used thingsmu seum headquarters warehouse etc need storage space records Nats FAK storage issue should out before close election date November 25 ballot must HQ count have problems write HQ write talked John Clemens agrees mecast bal lot let us know appreciated hav ing served should get renewal notice ballot October Use both Several people have asked advice election best response nominated John Byrne President Bill Lee Dis trict VIII VP have changed mind am both asked Bill give bit column idea being Vice President district something prepared handle Murry approached back January Sure have active AMA af fairs over past few years Yes have visible least involved Control Line aspect hobby idea putting myself out front asking people VOTE idea really set back heels its grows grows grows l really become convinced own mind DO want position Some experience might inter est am 36 years old married two great kids have flying model airplanes over 25 years lapse being girls cars-college years acquired wife college degree University Colora job would support fam ily hobby have active com petitor during entire flying career Leader Member AMA about past five years travel around district regular ly entering local contests have directed contests Houston area have served Control Line Racing Event Director 75 Nats recently Control Line Category Director last Nats Lake Charles am active member CL Racing Advisory Committee am currently contributing editor Con trol Line Racingfor Mode/Aviation Representing district VP means course representing ALL people ALL interests just aspect hobby primary interests Control Line feel can truly represent district AMA areas communi cation necessary adequately repre sent special interest group communica tion am prepared support very large geographical district no person can cover himself AMA allows VP have Associate VPs help communication would use tool its fullest advantage addition would expand regular travels around district competition reasons include much time communication possible coupled excellent Houston-area clubs providing input would make very good representation AMA business Murry nominated succeed him fice VP District VIII itself honor Murry highly re spected members AMAs Executive Council have him feel could carCslorado as S Nebraska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankewski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue NE 68005 Associate Vice-Peosideerts Charles Brunnon 2220 Mariposa Blvd Casper WY 82001 Gerald Deneau 8464 S Andes Place Aurora CO 80010 Paul Kegel 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 Oscar Olson Oi 11 Maple Omaha NE 68104 Jim OReilly 4700 N Battin Wichita KS 67220 Jim Rickects SlOS Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 FM Skylarks time time send along newspaper clippings copies promotional material get excellent cov erage Fargo ND area means Skylarks work Other clubs have chance see clippings pick up few ideas things have tendency grow Keep sending Fargo latest letter Chuck Brannon AVP Casper WY reports unusually high temperatures summer have inhibited flying somewhat Temperatures 92 97 darees still uncommonly common dur ry something approaching level expertise very special compliment would like try fill quite large shoes VP people district want try feel can job would ask take time return ballot received give support Dues Increase AMA activities events programs issues concerns encompassing AMA dues location Nats rule book regretably election officers does carry same impact yearly dues simple fact issue member must respond some writ ing check painful experience best increase dues putting mild ly major step fostering greater interest AMA affairs Copies letters district VPs Acad emy HQ concerning dues increase have widely circulated number diverse viewpoints have expressed Surprising some number dissenting opinions does surpass number letters accept reasoning behind dues crease Most people seem realize has six years since last dues increase Fig ured year-to-year basis yearly per centage increase very small less 8% per year bad figure compared last six years cost living increase underlying tone negative re sponses has too much too fast Ex cept small minority objection dues increase itself meted out Perhaps increase last year ease way would have better some year Academy will end its fi nancial year red financial reserve would have flat broke last year Executive Council could justify increase membership dues large financial reserve Now end 1978 financial reserve practical purposes non-existent AMA membership has right receive continuously improving member services efficient rule book better insurance coverage increased charter club benefits fre quency acquisitions films quality publications fact services improvements cost money fact nation wide inflation coupled tremendous increases insurance premiums has necessi tated dues increase problem much dues increase last year would still need rear too courtesy insurance company healthy increase dues year healthy operate million dollar operation break-even budget year sur plus funds generated early going last dues increase five six years ago along interest generated funds provided AMA enough finance membership programs prolonged time increase needed Will AMA have financial reserve building up result 1979 increase Yes will working inflexible breakeven budget insurance increases $150 per member presented opportunity acquire permanent site AMA headquarters/museum unfore 76 Model Aviation unshields used bY Lesper bunch keep thin ala,trnnigss ennL tRrsannnn nhntni OUflUing L-fl JimIUflU tU LIn5E Idiom Williams Std & 2-mtr Chuck Bra nnon Std & 2-mtr Kneeling Chad Brannon Jr Std & Scale dines Brannon ohoto Two ofChucks photos LSF meet Denver last August third photo Omaha field sometime 60s Someone doing outside loops wires reached out grabbed model Can anyone put date names seen expense arises should have finan cial ability cope reserve funds interest accumulated meant overcome problems Also interest financial reserve time has low compared other orgnizations simi lar size Hopefully reserve will allow us another few years warning before increase will again become necessary Customarily whenever cost goes up services AMAs insurance property damage currently carries $250 deductible hope AMA will pick up first $250 making coverage complete $5 charge charter clubs additional insured status flying site property owners also being reviewed intent doing away fee also several other changes being studied soon come feasible will reported pet project vigorous film program films will pro duced can used clubs ac quisition flying sites Also could clude dues renewal form question naire current AMA issues statement accomplishments Academy ma jor areas concern Membership input needs stimulated such questionnaire might help questionnaire/statement form something can have 1980 enough people feel worthwhile Perhaps form included charter club renewal pack could also used Let know feel dues increase subject debate no wins Certainly after col umn out will still take exception Forty-eight cents week however still seems heck bargain na tional international representation finest magazines available surance competition licenses other benefits membership Academy Model Aeronautics Arizona fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armaur Lane Redando Beach CA 90278 Associate Visa-Presidoots Robert Barnes 98-1080 Komo Mai Drivo Aiea I-lI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 Wont Sham Fresno CA 93711 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rn 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Berty Scream 3723 Snowdon Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marcos CA 92089 Quite few concerned modelers have writ ten HQ expressing fears e models have gotten out hand wonder about insur ance coverage monsters Several have written excellent proposals regarding means limiting size/weight behemoths want assure now models legal Regardless size weight power long models flown accordance AMA safety code covered insurance case didnt know safety code located back rule book believe some confusion over legality models exists because rule book limits engine size well below 1 cu bic inch rule book covers competi tion models large models sport models obviously eligible en try sanctioned contest next meeting Executive Coun cil scheduled first weekend No vember important items agenda some form regulation large models need guidance suggestions solicited welcome Fortunately mentioned earlier some modelers have taken initiative sent suggestions AMA portable display have move again Cordova Model Mas ters have requested extremely large show theyre putting moves Lancaster Antelope Valley Tailwinds will use 3rd Annual Hitachi RC Contest month later want use Edwards AFB show weekend 11 12 November club has need nifty display drop line Ill set up Remember costs nothing another part AMA membership August busy month tended couple club meetings went Nationals First meeting sat Camarillo Flying Circus presided over President Nick Johnen Like lot other clubs have problem locating flying site joy club night feel have located site river bank centrally located expecting final approval momentarily unlike some clubs intend allow modeler use site proviso modeler must AMA member No license no fly will cater Sunday fun flier long has insurance coverage feel sport flier drops out AMA because $2500 dues contin ues fly adequate coverage could spoil showed film Fun Lifetime film about trade shows featured Californias MACS Show also attended San Fernando Valley Silent Flyers club meeting meeting ably presided over noted Barbara Henon has made mark Soaring fraternity night attended club happened have auction baked goods raise money treasury catch items prepared modeler wife Well can take word guys bake good build fly Yes several noted fliers club look little heavier could got caught up bidding ended up buying ex-Free Flighter Jerry Krainocks cherry pie good ate whole thing saw Ed Slobod meeting Some old tim ers might remember him Thermal Thumbers late 40s filled club latest AMA bus iness fielded questions best ability financial matters Dave Peltz member club excellent review critical AMAs financial responsibility excellent mean flip charts com plete bar graphs comparisons ever misconceptions some areas pointed out attempted clarify intends present analysis HQ various magazines publication hope allows AMA proofread com ment before published Knowing Dave will excellent job report REMEMBER TO VOTEI THERMALS Alaska o ana on inatan XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-Presideot 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Ansociate Vice-Presidents Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocatello 1083201 Simon Oreose Rn 1 Box 48 Boadviem MT 59015 Claronce C Haught Hr 5 Box 16 Coeur dAleno 1083814 Ed McColloush 53 SE 81 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Recin 26808 Donor Court Kenn WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Street Redmond WA 98052 Recently letter came door Southern California transplant Daniel F Moore lives 72593 London Road Cottage Grove OR 97424 has recently moved Cottage Grove flies RC Sailplanes has unable find club area interested forming Dan iel has information about two flying sites area could very useful club Anyone interested should contact Mr Moore address above Nats great success again Free Flight events went off well weather cooperated quite well Mother Nature gave us rain shower day variable winds other days Attendance lower previous years lot people entering events may have balanced Out As previous years lots people helped year list gets longer year would like list directed events Frank Parmenter Friendswood TX Joe Guylas VanWert OH Steve Geraghty San Jose CA Phil Sullivan Anderson IN Bert Pond Longmeadow MA Richard Covalt Anderson IN Bob Isaacks Houston TX Gene Simpson Houston TX Terry Rimert Baldwin FL Sandy Frank Wichita Falls TX Casey Hornbeck Dallas TX Murry Frank Wichita Falls TX others could have done toiled hot sun day after day much relief Among Joan Guylas two young sters Jeff Jan Anne Whitson Char lene Lusich helped us days did Duke Donnavan helped us several times really needed help Unfortunately did get names sun time have dulled memory Indoor something else year to appreciate site magnificent people run build ing absolutely best want find out good place really will have talk Indoor fliers spectators both days Indoor Some families brought lunches etc set up camp bleachers could spend day fantastic see models fly have spectators clap cheer something happened took fancy Besides listed above helped us Indoor CharlesAlba Charles Staton Frank Carney Bob Lake helped us needed no way adequately thank helped year am very proud see Academy work through give themselves help rest us Thank us Mother Nature has way putting us December1978 77 Annual contest third week August Four last five years WMC Annual has cold rainy windy What have suggestion group Lets swap meets beat Mother Nature Misery August Annual February JUN IO FLIGHT f EDWHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 TRY TETHER CONTEST FLYING Pierre La Dat has described us tether contest flying little models powered 020 Tee Dee Pee Wee gas engines Take gander cute little Filly Loo Bird plans printed half-size actual wing span being 12 tether flying models have wires com ing out right wing tips order have racers fly clockwise circles guide wires 10 long center line fuselage Landing gears have two wheels promote interesting models required have cockpit canopy certainly sounds like real fun event models simple quick build Construction can built-up solid allbalsa recommended Wings stabilizers piece Filly Loo Bird extend through slots body Pierre says construction would simpler flying surfaces mounted flush top body reminding us keep thrust line wing stab settings 0-0-0 Airfoils dont have symmetrical recommend ed dont create too much lift Pierre confirms bet event al lows entrants plenty opportunity experi ment planform layouts degree fanciness Some guys says building scale models same rules couple have tried rubber powered models too Naturally model has have very distinctive name s big part fun Pierre explains Filly Loo Bird named after exotic tropical bird flies very very fast ever smaller circles Nice going Pierre lets hear about CL POSTAL ENDS OCT31 Come Lets get flights Academys second Control Line postal con test modelers 16 years old less entries must received end No vember Okay lets fly JUNIOR FUGHT WORKSHOP Gosh well football season better get schools winter door building/flying program underway recommendations going draw experiences Fairwood Fly ers Berea Ohio fall Dan OMalley forms new club sixth grade class Fairwood School year kids ginners start indoor hand-launched gliders rubber powered models During winter hold contests build advanced models use gym try try better flights getting three four five minutes long During spring turn outdoor models Fairwood Flyers Model Airplane Club selects its own officers silkscreens T-shirts holds local contest prizes outsiders fly contests nearby towns mem bers purchase own kits have 25c weekly dues cover additional needed sup plies great extent have depended Micro-X EZB Simplex Glider kits recommend too basis program Gerald Skrjanc runs Micro-X Box 1063 Lorain Ohio 44055 Send him $100 cover cost catalog information indoor wood selection worth cost also suggest send SOc Jim Noonan Old Timer Models Box 18002 Milwaukee WI 53218 catalog supplies suggest club records kept AMA event category think important keep records kit magazine etc design flown OMalley practically whole sixth grade club believe leaders will find too should some basis re strict membership about 10 balance should put waiting list ready join original member loses interestorbecomes disturbing element Also recommended achievement rat ings Cadet rating could given se lection Pilot one-minute rubber pow ered flight Ace five minutes could course ratings requirements including Glider club pro gram assistance group has built before course recommend AMAs Cub can obtained AMA HQ bulk dis count Low ceilinged gyms best places fast flying Cubs however program must advance quickly beyond skip altogether group has experience next step model continuing prob lem especially since no good next step door kit exists might try Peck ROG prefer larger slower model easier adjust Fairwood Flyers go right Micro-X EZB very sizeable jump does require experienced teacher guidance Shortly will present interim model called Fun City Flyer bigger Easy B smaller Pennyplane believe good step direction advanced indoor endurance flying hope able get winter indoor program started Let hear about WINTER INDOOR POSTAL SCHEDULED Indoor postal contests appear fitting best school model building/flying pro grams AMA planning seasons January/February/March Youve got able include contest schedule somewhere Hand-Launched Stick HandLaunched Glider events will again agenda rules will published up coming issue can write Ed Whitten copy last years rules will again cover flying big coming up Make part wintertime indoor school building flying program Thats month gang Lets get winter programs rolling lying LXUE2AAT PLANS ASS HALF SIZE 1/2 eheelo bend wire Cochor mire Olot bottom oi, 6 er linenylon reioforcem.t 1/8 plywood 78 Model Aviation place time time Sometimes gets ridiculous however Consider Misery meet put Start-O-Bats Three four years weather has warm sunny February meet held Al ternatively Wiltamette Modelers have an
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seven 72 MHz channels Both frequency bands AMA PETITION TO FCC ASKS increasingly subject interference FOR 30 RC FREQUENCIES Following year intensive effort AMA Frequency Committee has developed broadbased proposal Federal Communications Commission covering anticipated RC frequency needs now through 1990 effort has involved coordination RC industry model car boat organizations model groups other countries basic draft AMAs proposal published circulated industry other interests final version submitted FCC may slightly different ex pected have major revisions since much preliminary coordination other groups already accomplished past experience hoped FCC action will forthcoming before end 1979 typically takes about year petitions go through governmental rules change process process begins AMA will advise RCers can respond FCC sup port petition meantime should appreciated considerable amount AMA volunteer headquarters time went developing proposal involving much legal counseling discussions FCC officials Its complicated process requires de pends upon AMA national association bring together inputs resources available present composite petition embracing interests text AMA proposal follows included however due limited space attachments will sub mitted FCC support various points made proposal Academy Model Aeronautics Inc hereby requests Federal Communications Commission allocate additional frequencies use remote control models period concern present 1978 1990 Commission past has fa shioned its modeler frequency allocations response crisis requests part AMA effort part AMA Commission fashion long-range enduring resolution modeler frequency requirement would take account both partial frequency relief previously accorded response ad hoc crisis requests continuing growth RC model acti vities present petition seeks remedy situation effect long-range solu tion modeler frequency requirement present proposed picture concern ing frequency allocation model planes cars graphically illustrated Figs 1 2 addition should noted pe tition proposes allow use narrow band FM RC frequencies self offers means provide chan nels less space order permit further expansion accommodate continued growth activity support petition following offered 1 AMA governing body model aircraft activities United States Its membership has doubled past six years mid-1978 71000 approximately 75% regularly fly radio controlled model aircraft under licenses issued Commission Furthermore United States representative Federation Aeronautique Internationale FAI Aca demy concerned radio control RC activities worldwide well within United States should also noted approximately 10% over 5000 oftheAMAs membership composed youngsters below age 19 above FCCs minimum age requirement 12 years Radio Control Service 2 RC activities began 1930s have grown recognized sport es timated 250000 modelers United States use approximately half million transmitters control model planes boats cars radio An industry annual sales volume over $200 million per year has developed supply electronics kits related accessories RC modelers elec tronics part industry has pioneered refined RC equipment has copied throughout world Because operation RC models necessity limited short range line-of-sight circumstances low power ie watt less transmissions have pro ven quite adequate absence interfer ence Hence interference other radio ser vices RC transmitters has essential ly zero no known complaints FCC based RC operations verified supporting letter February 3 1978 Chief Commissions Field Op erations Bureau 3 At present time virtually RC ac tivities conducted under license Commission Radio Control RC Ser vice formerly Class C Citizens Radio Ser vice RC Service licensees permit ted operate six 27 MHz channels 27 MHz Operations 4 Five six channels available 27 MHz band interleaved Citizens Band CB Radio Service formerly Class D Citizens Radio Service remaining channel shared CB operations lat ter generally operating higher power mak ing channel useless RC operations previous filings AMA has advised Commission numerous instances licensees CB service have partici pated shooting down model aircraft flight intentionally transmitting RC channel used modelers violation Commissions Rules using such strong signals adjacent channels low power signals RC transmitters generally neighborhood several hun dred milliwatts overcome adjacent channel signal resulting loss model air craft cases well documented pre vious filings Commission support statements paragraph documents attached provide emphasis concerning safety economic factors caused RC interference problems RC interference situation far serious associ ated communications tend annoying damaging physically injurious 5 The 27 MHz band birthplace RC operations countries have allo cated 27 MHz channels RC operations cause pioneering efforts US model ers band Since 27 MHz band used international model aircraft meets suitable operating rights portion spectrum importance model aircraft fraternity should pre served 6 Nevertheless AMA believes illegal CB operations will eventually drive RC activities away 27 MHz band alternate frequencies will have found Furthermore other countries ginning move away 27 MHz band frequencies due interference problems sim ilar experienced country 7 The potentialand major popu lation areas de factoloss 27 MHz frequencies has chief stimulant search new RC frequencies Interfer ence CB operations RC models given serious consideration FCC Docket 20120 Commission noted its Report Order 60 FCC 2d 762 38 RR 2d 97 1976 believe eventually alternate fre quencies must found supplant pre 64 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice- Presidents L RADIO CONTROL R/C SERVICEFREQUENCY ALLOCATIONS FOR MODEL PLANES CARS BOATS Fig 1 PRESENT 1978 l RIC Channels RC Channels 1 shared IIIII 40 CB Channe Government Non-Government 30 7 AC Channels lAll Shared IiiI 78 Govt & Busineam Channels TV- Channels 24 5054 Amateur Band 26980-27410 MHz F II 72-76 MHz Fig 2 PROPOSED 1979-1990 l R/C Channels ess exclusive shared Includes Present Plus Additional Shown Dashed Lines 11 RCChannels II11111111 liii111111 40 CB Ch Government end Non-Govemment 42 50 Amateur Band 17 AC Channels liii TV-Channels 2-4 54 11111 11111 78 Govt & Businesa Channels TV Channela 5 6 88 90 MHz II 72-76 MI-lz sent 27 MHz Class C Allocation because increasing problems interference Class D users Class C radio control opera tions Emphasis added AMA 8 Since 1976 use 27 MHz radio control has steadily diminishing Most manufacturers have ceased production 27 MHz RC equipment service existing equipment becoming difficult obtain parts country CB interference has resulted abandoment 27 MHz RC RC operation has continued 27 MHz users now model boat car opera tors relatively few use such equipment model aircraft since safety problems latter serious Thus obvious 27 MHz least model aircraft rapidly fading area activity 72-76 MHz Operations 9 Because problems 27 MHz frequencies discussed above AMA petitioned Commission grant ed access five frequencies 72 MHz band 1966 two additional 72 MHz frequen des added 1971 72 MHz assign ments located between TV channels 4 5 available shared basis operational fixed stations other radio ser vices such industrial land transporta tion users operating band Four fre quencies available control model aircraft remaining three available use modeler including operating model cars boats 10 The 72 MHz assignments ex clusive RC allocations since seven RC frequencies avilable operational fixed stations other radio servicesoperational fixed stations may operate trans mitter output powers up 300 watts sharp contrast several hundred milli watt power level generally employed aircraft modelers F urthermore mod elers have no recourse interference develops since FCC rules provide RC use 72 MHz channels secondary operational fixed uses 11 In areas RC sharing fixed stations no problem larger urbanized areas industrial other li censees turning use 72-76 MI-lz fre quencies point-to-point operations Addi tionally licensees Manufacturers Spe cial Industrial Railroad Radio Services may use 72 MHz frequencies low power mobile telemetry remote control systems 12 The increased land mobile service use 72-76 MHz frequencies makes sharing band modelers difficult impossible some cases some cities such Houston Texas Tampa Florida few seven 72 MHz RC channels theo retically available may used due high power operational fixed sharing apparent new trend caused recent FCC allocations Although exclusive frequencies far desirable such exclusive allocations requested possible modelers have no objection sharing frequencies other like radio users Indeed use radio creasing rate makes extremely dif ficult particular group acquire retain exclusive frequencies lower fre quency ranges However sharing tolerable must among groups having com patible operations power levels used licensees same order magnitude modelers would willing share other radio users 53 MHz Operations 13 Some modelers also licensed radio amateurs use Amateur frequencies 53 MHz band model control activities recent survey American Radio Relay League showed 3% amateurs engage RC activities Projected current total 328000 Amateur Radio Service licensees 10000 amateurs may operate RC equipment 10000 course use 53 MHz equipment may also hold RC license may prefer conduct RC operations 72 MHz channel However 53 MHz users represent technically oriented modelers Amateur license has uses beyond radio control Most modelers wish devote time study Morse code radio theory order obtain Amateur license subjects necessary pursuit basic activityradio control models requires full attention Thus requirements Amateur license based specialized skill area modeler has no direct interest have held down number RC enthusiasts operating 53 MHz frequencies small fraction total Need Additional Frequencies 14 The shared nature frequencies available modelers couple illegal use of prime RC frequencies CB operators have combined cause severe problems modelers pursue activity legal manner interfer ence problem has particularly severe larger regional national international meets attract thousands spectators competitors larger meets involve up 300 RC entries must carefully organized two contestants transmitting same frequency same timean incredibly difficult task small number frequencies now available especially large percentage frequencies cannot used because local interference whether intentional unintentional Virtually model aircraft equipment op erates single frequency possible quickly change conflicting fre quency Severe interference given channel does just inconvenience fliers equipped channelthey can participate can incredibly continued page 66 December1978 65 20 MHz 5 RC Channels TV Channels 5 6 88I 90MHz 20 MHz F 30 26960-27410 MHz CANDIDATES FOR 1919-80 AMA PRESIDENT John Byrne Bayside NY Lets face share common conviction apathy part AMA membership ever-in creasing problem demands im mediate solution case point last presidential election total number Votes cast mere 8777 out aggre gate membership over 60000 phe nomenon apparently due lack mu tual understanding respect between AMA membership charged its management order remedy situa tion extensive exchange ideas principles needed must come improved lines communication Specifical ly WATS line should established giving members direct access people Head quarters effective Know AMA pro gram should instituted eliminate mis understanding between membership man agement special department Headquar ters could created deal strictly fly ing site problems dissemination practi cal information area AMA members public relations effort could broadened include local membership thereby serving individual club needs perhaps important member could allowed vote referendum major issues just some ways would attempt bring membership little closer Headquar ters AMA has grown enormously since its ginning Ive part growth fact belonged Airplane Model League America forerunner AMA participated Nats dur ing late 20s early 30s Throughout 55 years designing building flying model aircraft have member num erous model airplane clubs including Fred erick Model Aero Club founded Queens NY Prop-Spinners Screamin Demons Long Island Inc coun sel incorporated Long Island Radio Control Society Inc LIRCS incorporated named both SDLI LIRCS served numerous terms both president board chairman during time created named LIRCS newsletter Low Passes made honorary member Blue Angels R/C Club later years incorporated served first president board chairman Radio Control Association Greater New York Inc federation RC clubs metropolitan area AMA District II association dedicated improving lot fliers model airplanes ac complished much obtaining preserving flying sites member clubs ieFloyd Ben nett Field Great Kills National Recrea tion Area assisted FAA-AMA lution serious flight-operational problems involving model full-scale aircraft con gested areas Additionally association created favorable public image mod elers culminating MAD Model Avia tion Day officially proclaimed may New York City shows year since 1975 have developed named managed shows held Rockefeller Center NY feature large static display contest RC helicopters Control Line aircraft iceskating rink Beyond should probably know have written periodicals such continued page 70 Earl Witt Cfiambersburg PA having extensive experience organizational admin istration AMA management feels candidates can promise moon get off ground unless recog nize capabilities presidential office believes although may want such things flying sites RC fre quencies president himself cannot get What president can what Earl wants bringing responsible experienced administration lead AMA accomplishing goals want Ear feels president can should aim toward accomplishing following Stimulate interaction active participation between members AMA administra tors through such means Presidents Column AMAs magazine Support work specialized organizations NS RCA N FFS LSF PAMPA etc professional sources input toward goals AMA fluence establishment firm goals AMAs long-range planning Work de partments committees financial re sponsibility promote cooperation devel opment workable budget upon ap proval operate within budget Appoint chairmen committees outline pur poses duties maintain active working re lationships keeping fully formed conditions operations AMA monitoring progress Continually review AMA organizational structure policies insure management struc ture responsive memberships goals Act spokesman AMA representing Academy promoting closer relationships industry government agencies furthering common goals interests Earl can achieve such presidential admin istration due past experience edu cation employment career execu tive city management-type engineering managing annual budget $10 million staff 260 has held elected appointed public offices community city management receiving awards man agement efficiency model aviation Earl has lifetime experience having won first award 1926 has competi tion flier categories modeling now sports flier AMA Earl has active key worker over 32 years has worked 31 Nationals three interna tional meets remaining mem ber original Nationals Executive Com mittee has 14 years experience AMA Executive Council including years phenomenal growth membership tripled its present 70000 plus members During 10 years nationally elected Secretary-Treasurer AMA has pro gressed organization red operation annual budget nearly $1 million recognition service has received awards including AMA Fel lowship Distinguished Service Award purely practical standpoint Earl can work closely Headquarters being 100 miles away can afford time expense demanded presidency has considerable experience public speaking will give AMA dignified representation 1976-77 Secretary-Treasurer ad vocated Council moderate dues increase avoid red budget continued page 70 FCC PETITION Cont page 65 frustrating modeler may have traveled East Coast California national championship find single channel unusable due interference 15 real problem simply enough usable RC channels available satisfactorily accommodate activity fact reasons existing channels cannot used time except rare situations Because has determinedafter consider able study user groupsthat total num ber frequencies handle long term need modeler fraternity next 10 15 years judged 30 would include seven 72 MHz frequencies now available based several factors Enough contests have successfully used 17 channels recent years combining 12 RC Service channels several 53 MHz Amateur band demonstrate situations channels could utilized Conversely fact competition private model operating activity being severly limited lack enough usable channels b channels can actually used necessary since past experience has shown some allocated RC channels can used some areas due local inter ference problems As has noted en tire 27 MHz RC band useless areas due illegal sharing CBers Likewise availability channels aggravated areas legal shared use 72 MHz fre quencies high power allocations render low power operation unsafe Thus unless channels can made truly exclusive ba sisthe preferred situation RCmore channels needed sharing situations would case lesser number exclusive assignments c Based steady growth number RC participants over past 10 years no signs diminishing except terference problems prevent rapid expansion channels neededsimply accommodate growth factor Since last channel allocations 1971 increase RC activity has least 100% indi cated increase AMA members re porting over past six years en gage RC flying Thus 12 RC channels satisfactory 1971 least again needed now AMAs membership has doubled since time Also other RC model activitiesboats cars have doubled during same per iod doubling current number RC channels plus existing amateur frequen cies would therefore unreasonably net result would still utilization per channel existed 1971 d There growing trend toward creasing number flying sites being estab lished very often near other such sites Thus need accommodate groups oper ating within interference range other enough frequencies available interfer ence can avoided agreements between adjacent groups use different sets fre quencies manner increased number RC channels would relieve another major problem facing modelers need operating sites Given present frequency availability modelers must safety op erations limit site locations separat continued page 69 66 Model Aviation ** ** ** ** ** ** -I2 ** -r ** I ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 IT IS YOUR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTI Constitution United States America guarantees us pursuit happiness Ive discovered have catch ourselves Tip May suggest aeromodeling pleasant LET EM CRITICIZE Believe smile someone calls incompetent idiot fact nothing would rather incom petent being idiot! SO HELP METHE TRUTH restaurant up Greenville Avenue store went broke closed up bunch junk trash accumulated around location city finally issued order clean up grounds astonished up driving way bank clean-up crew threetossing junk trash up roof build ing What world! OVERHEARD AT THE NATS Honey winning isnt everything heck think timed flight MURPHYS LAW STRIKES AMA just received copy letter apolo gy sent AMAs Executive Director JOHN WORTH President LARKS RC Club Lake Charles letter mentioned mistake made caption under picture appeared head Presidents Corner column last months magazine plaque being awarded photo NED BARNES himself super trouble-shooting efforts years Nats instead whole LARKS club mentioned BARNES president LARKS knew better probably result some stupid 3 AM typing trying meet deadline ANYHOW John Worth made apologies via nicely written letter addressed MR BOB HINCH President LARKS Well Murphy damn-fool law wasnt finished AMA yet because letter should have addressed BO HINCH Bob HINCH Sorry Bo darnit! Id send copy MURPHY wed get address wrong sure ELECTION TIMEPROMISES FILLED election AMA top officers com ing up very interested finding copy letter promises qualifications candidate 1966 candidate offer ing himself consideration AMA Presi dent candidate wasJOHNNY CLEMENS looking over promises am happy assure promises have shown might well said represent past present future leadership AMA Johnny Clemens center current AMA President will leaving office end 1978 has served several terms Flanking Johnny candidates AMA President 197980 left Earl Witt currently AMA Secretary-Treasurer right John Byrne currently AMA Dis trict II Vice-President campaign statements opposite page met wasnt really easy might sound because run office three times before made Looking back wondering ran three times answer pretty simple saw things needed changing AMA grow serve better ever truly demo cratic membership-owned organization also realized AMA belonged ME much other member improvement would come WE decided should IT IS STILL THAT WAY WE members own AMA responsibility decide what AMA will whether will serve us well us has moral obligation yond just paying dues enjoying bene fits membership have obligation help aim AMA making sure has good leadership through electing officers will get job done Choice elected offi cers becomes important realize elected leaders will ap pointing remainder AMAs guiding ficers HOW TO VOTE! About time magazine appears AMAs membership renewal notices VOT ING BALLOTS will mail formation candidates will printed Model Aviation magazine well ballot Find out can about candi dates VOTE AND REMEMBER voting popularity contest action choose best leader same cold bus iness-like examination would hire employee mind ALL AMA ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICERS ARE STRICTLY VOLUNTEER NO PAY OF ANY KIND purely personal observation bores heck out hear candi date tear up opponent dont really care what thinks other guy has hasnt done wont just want know what HE intends Isnt impor tant part elections WHO WILL VOTE ALL adult members AMA eligible vote general election members will vote office AMA PRESIDENT Members even-numbered districts will vote District Vice-President election Members odd-numbered districts will vote Vice-Presidents election NEXT YEAR WHAT DISTRICT IS YOURS sure AMA district reside please look bit further magazine reports various District Vice Presidents states within district can found listed head district report BE ACTIVE PART OF AMA KNOW YOUR DISTRICT also dis trict officers vote behalf Council committee matters CANDIDATES? candidates names appear official ballot will have declared eligible Eligibility requirements demanding AMAs highest office president Candidates official AMA election ballot have decided official AMA Nominating Committee tradi tionally meets Wednesday Nats Week Nominating Committee consists 11 AMA District Vice-Presidents WRITE-IN VOTE? SHOULD YOU PREFER SOMEONE NOT ON THE OFFICIAL BALLOTyou will find space ballot write-in name person prefer write privilege assures us preserving demo cratic structuring Academy Model Aeronautics GET INVOLVED HELP GUIDE AMA VOTE! December 1978 67 YOU ARE IMPORTANT TOO Whenever think AMA having over 70000 members membership no way important consider YOU ARE JUST AS MUCH PART OF THE OCEAN IF YOU AREONLY ONE DROPOF WATER APPOINTMENTS TO TERMINATE Just reminderall appointive offices AMA terminated end year office appointments renewable agreeable involved Most ap pointments made cleared through various AMA District Vice-Presidents present appointed office-holders should sure contact District VP soon regard ing next year above pointed out democratic process enters because appoin tive officers responsibility YOUR DISTRICT VICE-PRESIDENTAND YOU ELECT YOUR DISTRICT VP! A THINKING KID Hey Dad whos going sit room build model airplanes go off college AT THE CALIFORNIA NATS attending Riverside CA Nats amused sign car wash read CLOSED VEHICLES ONLY ALSO AT RIVERSIDE Riverside RCCIub officers DENNY HACK THORNE NICK NICHOLS met AMA Nats planning group set up clubs involvement asked what sort bunch guys club Denny said impish smile just bunch ordinary fliers like cry fly Dont DIDJA EVER NOT ICE seldom have ask advice flying site RAPID REPAIRSFROM DAYTON DAYTON WINGMASTERs newsletter ed itor BOB ULSETH always puts out fine monthly newsletter prove always toes very latest news club members us favored paper mention following Bob says paper FLY-ME-ANY ONE Club Trainer currently flying status very next line up dateNOTE now Bob Ulseth finished off September sue following grin Ya know what kind bird MUGWUMP Its bird sits wire its mug side its wump other OVERHEARD AT THE MODE LPORT first crackup about $300 ago THE WORD TO THE OUTER WORLD Modern Electronics magazines October 78 issue has its feature story article RADIO CONTROL TIMOTHY J GEORGE MYERS name George Myers sounds familiar probably because George writes RADIO TECHNIQUE column AMAModelAviation magazine Timothy Myers Georges youngest son article Modern Electronics undertaken Explorer Scout project between father son Admirable father son together ness! article Myers boys ex cellent offering down earth realistic useful information public outside usual field influence article would well worth attention sue Modern Electronics easy spot newsstand because has fine picture color cover young fellow plane radio learned about above George Myers sent magazine delightful personal letter delightful parts George describing Timothys first time getting involved project like idea possibly making some money out says never saw such impatient kid waiting published paid Although last paragraph Georges letter meant personal salute AMA volunteer workers Id like share Georges feelings words quotePeople present society tend value things much cost volun teers seldom accorded respect have truly earned Its small word modeler wants know says Thanks JUST PERHAPS efforts George Myers Johnny Clemens ALL OF THE OTHER 70000 AMAERS can leave world hands young folks better equipped lead peo ple world pray SEARCH FOR NATS SITES doesnt AMA hold National Championships fre quent question folks arent acq uaint ed site chosen FIRST AMA MUST BE INVITED would sure nice AMA officials could just decide go wanted Very few suggested sites suitable few available very few affordable very few sympathetic enough put up invasion modelers families AMA does find suitable site next Nats has always started few local model enthusiasts initial searching investigation feasability same modelers must enthuse community fathers property owners Meanwhile AMA HQ has furnished list facilities areas necessary along de sired dates everything looks practical AMA will receive official invitation AMA Executive Council Nats Execu tive Committee consider Please notice said ALL STARTS WITH LOCAL MODELING LEADERS because AMA has neither staff nor funds put its own search YOU interested helping find site please ask AMA HQ list physical requirements needed Nats past few weeks AMA has couple new sites suggested local modelers willing basic ground work cities added list al ready exploring ABILENE Texas NEW ORLEANS Louisiana Either would exciting new different have site seriously mind contact AMA HQ requirements Sure lots places could fly several thousand people go eat sleep gets dark SATURATION PARTICIPATION THOMAS W RANSOM president AMA Charter Club No 739 MUSCATINE MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION Muscatine Iowa Toms pride sure show ing met him Nationals Lake Charles presented some facts about group attending Nats cer tainly show participation spirit Says Tom Muscatine town 23000 model club membership 30 Eleven club members seven observers traveled 1100 miles Lake Charles back Tom tells largest group attend Nats AMA District VII Club members flew quite few events scored carrying home first place trophy Tom mentioned group spent about $500 lodging about $350 food some $460 gasoline attend said very proud Nats enjoyed very much including young est 7 months old oldest 64 years own observations group par ticipates like Muscatiners cant help enjoy whatever club accomplishes something else isnt easy melt together various interests aeromodeling club radio control line free flight also sponsor two well-attended contests year RC other CL AMA District Vice President KEN MORRIS charter members Musca tine club very impressed Ken telling pridefully about activities Instead Ken just standing back grinning course other clubs enter things same enthusiastic manner once need stop salute spirit! IF YA DONT KNOW dont know about something simply dont know about Ignorance somebody else finds out dont know CRACKUPS ARENT THE ONLY HAZARD February issue newsletter MICHIGAN RC ASSOCIATION editor JERRY ADK INS related hazardous modeling experience said after 76 LARKS Ohio contest went get giant ice cream sundae way back motel made corner too fast entire contents giant sundae emptied map compartment Jerrys van says quite problem cleaning ice cream syrup off FCC license auto insurance certificate still glued map Ohio Jerry better stick just simple crackups like us common people AS THE YEARS CREEP UP Since celebrate important birthday November Id like share discoveries greatest ad van tages growing oldYou have look back BE THANKFUL FOR Years have also made realize truth fully greatest pleasures aeromodeling probably NOSTALGIC MEMORIES experiences weve shared Look forward memories creating pleasant ones right now future! now before get too profound Ill mention Ive just heard brand new margarine developed elderly will known THE MIDDLE AGE SPREAD! ******all now****** 68 Model Aviation FCC PETITION Cont page 66 ed three miles existing site minimum mileage separation seri ously restricts number sites can accommidated given area 16 The important single need long term allocation Interfer ence-free channels RC operations requirement inherent characteristics RC activity wherein loss control model due interference may result severe damage property personal injury Interference-free operation can best assured exclusive channel allocations availability such allocations can reduce total number channels necessary Thus 20 exclusive channels may better serve modeler needs sharing 30 Additional channels shared other lowpower users alternative exclusive al locations sharing services se lected minimize mutual interaction total number such channels adeq uate useable given area enough others would available serve modeler needs fact RC models used during daytime mostly non-industrial areas should make such selec tion shared users possible case simultaneous use number channels required vertually RC ac tivities racing competition merely group fun-fliers local flying field cause nature activity makes vital RC operator use channel sharing another RC operator same channel RC channels cannot shared communications several operators can talk once Thus group RC participants number channels available will dictate can participate same time Note 23 new channels addition current seven 72 MHz will permit cur rent five 27 MHz RC channels gradually phased out perhaps within five-year per iod Commission has past allowed amortization equipment requiring re placement Potential New Frequencies 17 An extensive study modeling lead ers included visits discussions FCC personnel obtain factual information has concluded probably no frequen cy band available provide 23 new RC channels needed combination several frequency groups may offer solution AMAs Frequency Committee has examined FCC frequency assignments various fre quency bands taking consideration existing equipment will continue function number years potential interference bands examined technical characteristics radio equip ment has developed some suggestions areas radio spectrum suitable RC frequencies may located 72 MHz Band 18 The AMA believes time likely place additional frequencies 72 MHz band Primarily because 72 MHz now popular heavily used band RC activities much 72 MHz equipment available over counter Use other frequencies same band would accordingly present minimal problems mak ing new converting existing equipment careful selection specific frequencies used taking consideration intermodulation interference image problems other such technical characteristics may reduce value certain frequencies 19 Since main problem 72 MHz has use same frequencies high power stations other radio services Commissions table frequency allocations examined determine whether 72 MHz frequencies could found available high power use radio ser vice search revealed under present FCC rules following frequencies avail able low power watt assignments Special Industrial Manufacturers Railroad Radio Services 72A4 MHz 7248 MHz 7252 MHz 7256 MHz 7260 MHz 7544 MHz 7548 MHz 7552 MHz 7556 MHz 7560 MHz 20 These 10 frequencies would compatible low power RC operations Other 72 MHz assignments may also shared RC purposes selected minimum con flict high power fixed systems some locations frequencies already ap proved high power operation may suitable cases modelers use maximum number such frequencies authorized RC various choices may made avoid interference problems particular area other words 20 such fre quencies made available nationwide basis different combinations up 10 might usable various areas country depending local high power signments should also noted current sharing 72 MHz RC fre quencies model plane boat car users same proportion such sharing would acceptable additional frequencies band 3042 MHz Frequencies 21 There 11 guard band channels 10 kHz wide separate government non-goverment assignments 30-42 MHz band 10 kHz slices spectrum presently assigned radio service available radio services developmental basis center frequencies guard bands 30565 31995 33005 33995 35005 35995 37005 37995 39005 39995 42005 MHz cause tentative nature development al authorizations fact band width available would permit convention al FM voice use has very little use frequencies date search Commissions frequency assignment records shows few assignments fre quencies 22 The advantage using 30-42 MHz fre quencies much existing 27 MHz equipment now unusable because CB interference can converted operate channels Conversion existing eq uipment modelers themselves would apparently possible due Commissions type acceptance rules However due large quantities 27 MHz equip ment largely unusable modelers due terference problems manufacturers may find profitable retrofit equipment 30-42 MHz operation much existing land mobile equipment narrow banded after various channel splitting frequency al locations recent years particularly likely 30-42 MHz retrofit exempt Type Acceptance procedure units certified meet criteria formal application model reasonable expect manufacturers go through procedure previous equip ment originally required Type Accepted should noted very low power involved should minimize problems such retrofits fact now few assignments 30-42 MHz frequencies suggests allocation RC Service would have negligible effect existing uses spectrum providing wel come relief RC modelers other hand limited information available public government uses adjacent freq uencies Meanwhile AMA monitoring teams have listened frequencies Cleveland area provide basis recom mending RC use Seven frequencies monitored least 70 hours Fourteen potential image frequency spots checked least 24 hours behavior guard band neighbors evaluated favorable results teams impressed clean nature guard band frequencies suggests good potential RC use 222-224 MHz Band 23 The 222-224 MHz band shared government Amateur radio users Perhaps 10 low power RC channels 40 kHz spac ing could made available within band under RC Service However other users RC channels should compat iblewithaone watt RC maximum power level 24 The Commission originally pro posed Class E Citizens Radio Service portion frequency spectrum pro posal now seems have abandoned due objections government sharing undisciplined CB type service well objections Canadian Mexican administrations However might re considered basis minimal problems RC operations due very low pow er needed UHF Operations 25 Other countries have frequencies avail able RC operations UHF band German radio authority has recently allocated band RC frequencies 433 MHz good operational results have reported Similarly Swiss have RC equipment op erating range Also British have re cently announced availability 459 MHz RC FM equipment would apprear good opportunity US make some frequencies available same area UHF bandcompatible other countries Additionally 900 MHz region may technologically feasible RC opera tions area would appear compat ible current microwave oven useage International compatibility major con cern AMA because culmination years competition international championships pit fliers na tions against other Thus US fliers may flying US RC equipment Europe vice versacompatibility European RC assignments therefore highly desirable Technical Requirements 26 The present FCC regulations RC equipment 72 MHz band have served well technical viewpoint re commended basis new RC fre quency allocations Specifically no interfer ence problems RC equipment other services have encountered low pow er req uirement less watt has proved satisfactory RC operations causing problems other services 27 The modification proposed December 1978 69 JOHN BYRNE Cont page 66 Flying Models magazine plans some models have appeared Frank Zaics Yearbooks am dues-paying member National Society Radio Controlled Aeroba tics NSRCA No 45 United States Pat tern Judges Association USPJA No 84 National Free Flight Society NFFS Miniature Aircraft Combat Association MACA Society Antique Model ers SAM As far full-scale experience concerned have well holding private pilots license No 2271 22 having learned fly back 1938 Alta Flying School Floyd Bennett Field NY Concerning achievements outside aviation field am lawyer LLB St Lawrence University member New York Bar admitted 1941 vice president major corporation might aware am currently Vice President District II have office two consecutive terms four years During time believe have contributed much progress AMA general image model aviation two reasons undertaking writing column first tell something myself accomplish ments qualifications believe has accomplished second discuss very office AMA President what can done make AMA better us Whoever elected next president must turn immediate attention num ber important items realistic approach must taken regards surance RC frequencies needed meet demands membership ef forts obtain use lands facilities federal state local government au thorities must intensified Headquar ters must form effective liaison committee model airplane industry develop new better products hobby should also formulate practical youth program conjunction established organi zations participate rectifying obvious social ills flourish communities should also Competition Division Headquarters will relieve Execu tive Council its now major time-consuming involvement matters affect ap proximately 15% total membership Additionally assure continued growth should step up recruitment AMA members age groups matters others would pursue elected office rate feel some pressing problems Again however communication impor tant factor enabling new president make improvements pertinent two-way street choice yours either maintain status quo have genu ine voice matters affect both club Want solutions improvements So I shall greatly appreciate receiving vote EARL WITT Cant page 66 rejection appeal resulted drastic dues increase now facean excessive increase Earl opposed type prob lem could have avoided type leadership Earl Witt proposes Committee Elect Earl Witt Ron Morgan Chairman FCC PETITION Cant page 69 requirements permit type modulation providing radiated band width requirement complied would allow effective modulation tech niques such narrow band FM devel oped itself may offer means eventually accommodate further ex pansion RC activity necessarily re quiring increase spectrum channels could provided less space use spectrum saving techniques Narrow band FM would logical choice use 10 kHz width 11 guard channels within 30-42 MHz band Furthermore FM permitted new 72 MHz channels 20 kHz width technical advantages FM using 5 kHz deviation such better interference rejection could util ized should noted several countries now authorize FM RC use RC use FM very popular Germany since has minimized interference problems Summary 28 summarize needs RC modelers 30 RC channels including present seven 72 MHz allocations 23 new chan nels should allocated RC exclusive basis possible Exclusive RC channels possible sharing may acceptable alternative other users employ similarly hinted power levels - Freedom use type modulation particularly narrow band FM commensurate bandwidth requirements 29 needs RC modelers have well-documents previous filings summarized petition relief re quested may provided inconveni encing other radio users frequencies discussed above virtually unused type would provide breathing space within modelers could operate out causing intereference existing opera tions therefore urge Commission act now allocate additional frequen cies suggested activity enjoyed young old alike has interfered no has contributed markedly developing spark interest motivate youngsters aerospace engineering scienti fic careers evidenced letters astro nauts Neil Armstrong Frank Borman also telegram President Carter AMA congratulating upon holding Na tional Model Airplane Championships john Strong Chairman AMA Frequen cy Committee John Worth AMA Executive Director Jeremiah Courtney Jack R Smith legal counsel AMA MORE STATE LAWS TO HELP FLYING SITES October issue AMA News page 65 item concerning new Cali fornia law could aid never-ending search flying sites law allows proper ty owners let land used recrea tional purposes being legally liable lawsuits might result time item published AMA no formation about other states similar laws has just learned however May 1977 44 states similar laws few didnt Alabama Arizopa Mississippi Missouri Rhode Island Utah information much obtained another AMA Amer ican Motorcycle Association sent us copy University Ohio study subject Ohio study highly detailed much legal language being examined extract information might help ful flying site problem further report will forthcoming information proves useful SIGN lIP BY NOV 15 FOR BONUS BARGAIN have getting AMA News stead Model viation magazine now best time subscribesign up November 15 will get 12 issues next year plus another December year dated Febru ary 1979 Thats 13 issues price 12 have getting AMA News separate publication getting month sample copy Model Aviation sample provided show what AMAs magazine like days although De cember issue has few pages nor mal order present important information about AMAs quest foradditional RC frequen cies also finish reporting large number rules-change proposals curtent two-year review cycle Model v/orion has come long way three yearsacclaimed best general interest model magazine tl field 1979 Bill fr Dues mailed mid-October using before November 15 can start Model v/at/on coiin regular ly December ever good time get money now AMA VP WINS DISTANCE AWARD Jim Scarborough Redondo Beach CA AMA VP District X runs just AMA office Hes also long time Free Flighter means has chased model mile also runs avocation itself having con testant famous Boston Marathon race year also won six awards National Jogging Association having run total 1978 miles between September 5 1977 July 29 1978 total ultimate series started 365 kilo meters beginners 1978 miles sea soned campaigners Congratulations Jim run really run 70 Model Aviation STATEMENTS FROM AMA DISTRICT VICE-PRESIDENT CANDIDATES DISTRICT II CANDIDATES John Grigg Lockport NV am proud candidate Vice-President Dis trict II Prouder still have Associ ate Vice President four years under John Byrne now candidate President AMA knowledge problems inner workings AMA gained during tenure Associate Vice President makes eminently qualified serve elected Vice-President background includes 35 years model builder flier present interests centered about Radio Control Sailplanes Quarter Midget Racing general sport fly ing am manager Design Drafting Department Sirra Research Corporation engineering company involved radar telemetry air navigation systems military environment greatest concerns AMA 1 continuation insurance program possibility weighted rate per member dependent type flying does 2 greatly increased flow public relations ma terial information local club level 3 greater recognition Dis trict II within AMA active district District level will work pro vide beder communications recognition significant local events devoting Vice Presidents column Model viation news district will encourage area meetings within district chaired area Associate Vice-President will tend personally area Associate Vice-President desires support policies ideas need vote Will help Law Hollwitz Oceanside NV Mr Lew Hollwitz 50 years old has volved aeromodeling over 35 years experience executive offices clubs follows present president PARCS Club has also past treasurer PARCS has both treasurer president Rich mond Model Flying Club has member Board Directors RC Society Marine Park has trea surer member Board Directors Radio Control Association Greater New York graduated Columbia University 1958 BFA degree also has working Rom-Air General Manager last five years directly involved negotia tions National Park Service two permitted Radio Control flying sites kind anywhere country Lew feels experience far away qualified man job District II Vice President DISTRICT IV CANDIDATES Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA Chuck has active modeler 36 years aspects modeling President Richmond VA RC Club three times Contest Director now Associate VP District IV helped organize has President Virginia State RC Organiza tion has attended AMA Council meetings familiar what transpires meetings As District IV Vice-President will strive better communications tween District IV clubs AMA Headquar ters work better publicity model avia tion both local national levels try promote state-funded flying sites John Spalding incumbent Lanham MD During years service districts repre sentation Academys posture abilities have dramatically improved John has directly involved respons ible important changes sees done future has worked Executive Council improve ser vice response Academy members needs planning new future stance program rotating broaden ing districts workers has resulted bet ter visible representation Good active workers reflection leader se lects No district has better slate AMA workers Fourth Vote John Spalding continue work DISTRICT VI CANDIDATES Horrace D Cain Buffalo Grove IL Hor race D Cain resident District VI 10 years AMA member 25 years Contest Director 15 years served 3 years District VI RC Contest Coordinator Ive flown competitive events IHLG RC Pattern Pylon can talk event whatever may hundred fifteen trophies FF CL RC sit basement mention non-trophy wins long can remember Ive associated models airplanes served 12 years USAF have airline pilot last 11 years personal gratification winning competition no longer important future sport/hobby plan en joy long time come Now am tired apathy confusion indifference shown AMA Headquarters Im tired way onlycram down throats leadership Im tired type mem bership cases does fulfill needs Im tired volunteers use posi tion maintain elevated status Im tired rules procedures applicable years ago Im tired contest board members vote own desires rather districts majority rule no real reason allow trends continue As member Executive Council will utmost develop memberships tailored individual needs change AMA organization oriented individual service members enhance image minia ture aviation meaningful worthwhile sport establish programs entrench AMA within recreational agencies national lo cal development flying sites generally work make AMA members ganization As District VI Vice President rep resentative will ensure rules decisions will result majority District VI interested modelers will see modelers have piece action will listen try maintain attitude can rather attempt list countless rea sons something cannot done promise modelers AMA District VI fair representation Executive Council vote Horrace D Cain vote progressive management AMA executive level Glenn Lee incumbent Batavia ILGlenn has Vice-President District VI past six years Prior Associate Vice-President has served Control Line Contest Board has modeler life Contest Director Leader member years flies types airplanes including Indoor models Free Flight Control Line RC regularly competes Nationals FAI events As member AMA Executive Council usually votes against frivolous expensive projects DISTRICT VIII CANDIDATES John Embry Sulphur LA space has made available to tell little about myself am candi date District VIII Vice President First personal side am 36 years old have lived life District VIII am graduate chemical engineer Loui siana Technical University am currently Technical Superintendent Cities Service Petrochemical Complex Lake Charles Widowed seven years ago two daughters Donna age 13 Wendy age 11 make up family home first model Stombecker kit Black Widow built 1948 Plastic models available now particular model solid wood first powered model came 1951 A-i Firebaby powered Royal Spitfire 065 oil fields around Longview Kilgore Texas home time 1953 family moved Shreveport LA exposure RC began fly-away Trixter-Beam landed front yard several years RC occupied spare time money ever growing city soon enveloped nearby flying sites yet able drive distant fields interest switched Control Line Free Flight About time Shreveport Sky Demons club formed fortunate become charter member its officers still Junior AMA number 6838 issued period Lots Stunt Combat Rat Rac ing flying filled years Through RC held interest Working school hobby shop high school senior provided great opportuni ty expand participation college came along fortunate have under standing house mother allowed airplanes dormitories Marriage graduation becoming esatblished profession did slow things down awhile however ultimately provided means fly real ly wanted 1965 single channel given way multi-reed equipment 1967 multiproportional 1968 privileged participate forming AMA club Lake Area Radio Kontrol Society its 10 years existence have served elected office including two years President during perDecember1978 71 lad idea hosting Nats Lake Charles conceived Late 1972 phone calls letters AMA HQ begain building case Lake Charles close working relationship HQ officers soon developed 1974 Nats appointed serve Facilities Coordina tor Thus began association Nats Executive Committee am present ly de facto member 1975 again privileged fill Facilities Coordinator position Nats 1976 Dayton required local person position again able work Nats Executive Committee time equipment trouble shooter relationship renewed 1978 Nats During times have fortunate able attend four different Executive Council meetings guest Murry Frank As candidate District VIII office am obviously involved RC ever believe total exposure outlined above will permit comprehend rep resent problems phases modeling will endeavor elected cover district both personally through AVPs provide members fair equal voice AMAs affairs Thank consideration Bill Lee Missouri City TX Getting chance fill important job like VP district AMA something en counter day Im getting chance would like give job try background consists over 25 years modeling primary interests Control Line have active Leader member AMA past several years ac tive local club activities contest work am competition flier regularly traveling throughout district entering local compe tition am currently CL Racing Ad visory Committee am contributing editor Control Line Racing Mode/Av/ at/on am touch todays flying todays AMA needs Murry Frank current VP District VIII has chosen run re-election has nominated succeed him office VP district requires lot time work job performed adequately am sure district agree Murry has filled job very well over years respected mem bers AMA Executive Council recog nize amount effort will required VP district am prepared devote time effort represent AMA members district ask support election DISTRICT X CANDIDATES Jim Scarborough incumbent Redondo Beach CA am running second term Vice-President District X decision made automatically though am incumbent lot travel paper work associated position Travel Council Meetings cuts ones free time also entails time away work However after weighing negative aspects have de cided owe district AMA con tinue returning service service rendered past see fit return office other two years will bend over backwards justify faith person cannot change machinery am sure going try have received quite few inputs changes am attempting implement would appreciate support put ting X next name District X Betty Stream Long Beach CA believe have qualifications experience serve District X Vice President As active member AMA over 15 years part modeling family 29 have par ticipated aspects hobby Free Flight Control Line RC have served AMA Associate Vice President several years have attended Executive Council Meetings official proxy several occasions AVP several promise serve members Dis trict X faithfully fully asa member Executive Council serve members AMA furtherance hobbylsport aeromodeling Connecticut S Maine acttunetts Hampshire Rhode Inland ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Ansoojage Vice-Presideetn Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 High Street Old Town MC 04468 Charles H Learoyd PO Sot 428 West Groton MA 01472 Al Nonotnik 4 Benerly Place Norwalk CT 06850 George Parker 7 Paal Dr Lee MA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Boldac Drive Ledyard CT 08339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Aw Kircery MC 03904 Time now start thinking about Dis trict meeting 1979! Have offer western Massachusetts expect least two others Connecticut eastern Massachusetts Time also think about club needs AMA display piece can mall displays static shows organ ized meeting display need formative appealing display photos color model activity lighted back ground own pass-out literature great color piece Model Aviation should plan least two months ahead get list past experience should allow week delivery time should plan getting out very day after use So far District dis play has used seven times esti mated least 8000 people have seen have received literature table rests upon Time take look better insurance benefits 1979 result HQ effort provide better service go along dues increase Watch an nouncement membership renewal pack age sure vote presidential candidate choice Most District peo ple have met John Byrne Earl Witt have attended District meeting have tended other functions such WRAMS Show larger area meets Either will make great new AMA president Johnny Clemens hard act follow have seen lot positive views ward dues increase lately very much regret people unhappy about cant appeased unfortunate indeed ever option magazine first place Hopefully can provide enough good benefits can continue make Model v/at/on desir able fully justify increase Frankly am frightened about size some new RC planes item agenda Council Meeting Nov 4th Omaha Let hear Present insurance covers anything presently flyfor now some recent homeowners denial coverage cause aircraft clause trouble horizon Starting month am sending special news release appointed district officials along accurate address phone list ing will monthly letter better informed officers appointees tried get meeting work due area problems didnt work Perhaps ficers newsletter will work out better Any other inputs November 4th Council Meeting will gratefully received phone November 2nd never enough input LETS HEAR IT FROM YOU!! New Jerney S New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-Presidoot 36-29 213 Street Baysiole NY 11381 Associate Vice-Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Prank Oresch 9 Willow Ave Piscaoawuy NJ 08854 David Fifield 11 Lace Lane Bleora NY 12065 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emerson Ate Union NJ 07083 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies IJSAP/EIJROPC Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS Although meetings Executive Council usually held concluded same day generally Saturday next will TWO days duration November 4 5 site will Omaha Nebraska reason advanced extra day shot additional time will needed further consider long-range AMA planning program initiated special meetings last spring also found departure less traditional temporal norm strong impli cations 1979 Nats will held some Nebraska shall grant ed opportunity inspecting location Now before District lI-ersgo shock take good look map United States agree Nebraska just about centrally located can both longitudinally AND latitudinally Proponents Lake Charles center US correct use Mississippi divid ing line East West simply can ignore crazy LATITUDE Being Gulf puts WAAAY down Any way cheer up LOVE us Springfield Ohio IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE get real kick perusing Con test Calendar magazine month note more pro ceeds various meets being donated charitable under-privileged recipients gives inner glow realize 72 Model Aviation pursuit such model aviation pleasurable beneficial its devotees can also bring health happiness others tally detached hobby need ful help kind another Cases point found far apart geometric ally Augusta GA August 26 & 27 DIXIE FLYERS put show benefit Muscular Dystrophy Association Bridgeport CT same dates RADIO CONTROL CLUB OF CONNEC TICUT held its 6TH ANNUAL NORTHEAST RADIO CONTROL CHAMPIONSHIPS year purpose raising funds Boys Girls Clubs Bridgeport Inc Georgia bit too far reach did invade precincts neighboring District take Bridgeport meet wish compliment RCC CONN worthy efforts RHINEBECK RE-VISITED Another highly successful World War Jamboree has won its place annals modern aviation history annual mod elers treat presents pleasant aspects hard put consolidate brief descriptive statement es sence though affiar unique hence highly deserving mention combines good things beautiful upstate New York setting seasoned mosphere good fellowship abun dance fun entire family Though ba sically contest WW model aircraft weekend September 9 & 10 again featured Cole Palen Air Show full-scale Fokkers Jennies other vintage flying machines Jamboree particularly enjoyable year privileged judge Combat event afforded honor presenting AMA Award Excellence Mid-Hudson RC Society varied contributions model aviation over years including annual WW Jamborees Rhinebeck Clas sics featuring model aircraft Golden Era Aviation financial support other assistance FAI team efforts Club President Vance Sutton accepted award club graciously responded upon its behalf personal compliments great club Contest Director D J Amodeo job excellently performed GEORGEW DICKINSON thanks District II AMA member George Dickinson Somerville NJ join ing exclusive group AMA Life Mem bers George can now sport enviable AMA No L-50 too can acquire nice low number preceded letter L same time grace AMA treasury charitably contributing sum least $1000 Worth-y organization im pact such largesse may abated through handy time-honored device known time-payment installment plan Avantilll ROMANO GARABELLO MEMORIAL CON TEST 1978 contest growing popularity year held September 17 Floyd Bennett Field model aircraft flying site forms part Department Interiors Gateway National Recreation facility Brooklyn NY Much credit due Pennsylvania Avenue Radio Control Society its Contest Directorand President Lou Hollwitz well-managed largelyattended flying memorial memory good friend late Romano Garabello highly honored privilege afforded PARCS judging Pattern events Novice through Masters GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio sylvania S West Virgin III DISTRICT REPORT Den Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERaho Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Presidents Joe tiben 5192 Edenhurst Lynhursn OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St ViennaWV 26101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadombrook St David PA 19087 Edward Wissvr 1521 Summit St. McKeesportPA 15131 Have some feedback District folks question large models As know much increased interest very large RC airplanes has led questions surance coverage safety personal opinion large models perse un safe since size weight alone aspect safety have deeply issue safety flying small RPVs Remotely Piloted Vehicles military project has very difficult us resolve issue size weight As know safety combination things dealing human factors malfunction equipment nature flying object its impact speak lands unintention al manner have reports rather unsafe opera tions fun fly held Kentucky have also witnessed unsafe oper ations local club operations public gatherings Personally feel human element far important ingredi ent doesnt matter small light aircraft safety jeopardy flown over people things Secondly highly important craft its equip ment function normally failure again weget back human element Because dumb device cant fix itself strictly responsive human care gets Lastly look device itself As suming we can build maintain operate safely now something fails must deal consequences failure device fails damage creates responsive energy sys tem has weight mass velocity Velocity also problem self since imposes problem human re action time control people ground being able get out its way fails equation energy t/2 MV2 M weight divided gravitational constant important thing note increase weight have linear re lationship ie doubling weight doubles force Note however double veloci ty energy quadrupled since square velocity term So velocity im portant contribution energy damage cre ated impact might suggest simply put limit energy content complicates things because must now mea sure velocity beast order know whether complies safety cri teria really might difficult chore however stnce level flight velocity could trapped timed As matter interest offer quick example Typical Pattern Ship s top speed mphforce impact ft/lb Moister Airplane bs top speed 60 mph force impact ft/lb essence whole discussion boils down strong argument keeping flight velocity down promote safety well concentrating intensively human element letter Fred Fischer Trevose PA suggests system matic approach pool ideas industry modelers would used basis set voluntary regula tions think Fred has good point suggesting voluntary set rules could basically trial basis eventual regulations certainly right saying dont want leap half-baked set firm regulations suggestion item Council committee action may proper approach letter Al Schaeffer team man ager Reading PA Flying Dutchmen AMA Show Team Al reports team already completed 56 shows year Among week long Reading Air Show Berkshire Mall ninth year completed 26 hours 14 minutes East er Seals Foundation American Business Club Muscular Dystrophy Jerry Lewis Telethon radio TV shows month writeups magazines newspapers show team has existence 10 years Flying Dutchmen Aeromodelers Club has existence since 1936 club also has sanctioned Control Line show team Obviously club very public-service-minded congratulated good work about other clubs out Dis trict Ill Summations type very helpful reporting whats going too can easily receive little notoriety letting have kind information Delaware rict Colombia lanri 0 North Carolina IIVirginia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanham MD 20801 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Foreman 809 Pohite Rd Mechanicsvlle VA 23111 V Bill Helms 800 Tysola Road Charlotte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19809 John Preston 7012 Elnira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Russell Sandusky 1122 Plaza CirclvJoppa MD 21085 Paul Yacobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayenceville NC 28301 second annual District IV AMA meet ing came off planned larger attend ance varied programs Especially well received disserta tion Kirby Crawford Quarter Scale display aircraft beauty answered questions nearly day Both John Preston Howard Crispin made fine presentations holding interest crowd forum discussions types modeling matters Maynard Hill Kirby Crawford Bob Karisson lively very informative John Worth Executive Director AMA spoke briefly discussed questions December1978 73 floor awhile Fred Grigg Ron McNally Russ Sandusky attend ance answered questions crowd whole affair MCd very ably George Preston also acted CD Sundays delightful Fun Fly airstrip excellent site flying very good Bob Violett gave real show ducted fan power latest model A4 claims some fantastic efficiences now flight speeds backed him up As usual work done hardy group Virginians Chuck Joanne Fore man George Preston leading group Thanks lots good times us Lets see everybody make next year recently gave unusually thorough test HobbyPoxy-and-glass finishing system told about some columns back remember told you should try dust-free grain-free finish Using Hob byPoxys clear enamel mixed matt hard ener applied glass cloth entire aircraft filled cloth coat same switched white under coater matt hardener final filling sanding Well B25 lost power engine low pass last month ended up spin roof small shed further nose dive concrete impacts terrific broke off nose tips split tail covering aircraft came through repairable though force smash broke both Goldberg gears main nylon block tore engine nacelle aircraft repaired finished again Any other finishing cover ing system would have destroyedl difference between club Club newsletter Its cement holds group together puts organization big time new newsletter arrived week another club has become Club Fredericksburg VA Aeromasters MAC Talespins editor Charlie Rictors note first issue came today Good luck Bill Schultz President guys search new site Talespins will help Its voting time again time will easier new system will used Youve got some good choices make too So no excuses Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolina S Teenearee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeilI District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Associate Vice-Presidents John Bryson400CouncilCir PG Box 1355 Tupelo MS 38801 Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood Dr. Huntsville AL 35805 Richard Jackson 108 Thorolee St Charleston Hgts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Bunyan Dr Delray Beach FL 33444 Patrick Koehler 1592 Idlewood Oak Ct Atlanta GA 30319 Ed Moorman P0 Box 1643 Eglin AFB FL 32542 Lois Rodriguez C-iD 5th St Ext. Villa Rica Bayamon Puerto Rico 00619 John Workman 5321 Overton Road Nashville TN 37220 Pictured below Paul Miley flying FF Helicopter Birmingham other day may recall Paul won first event 76 Ohio Nats Pensacola June right behind friend Herbert Jordon another Hell buff Paul has always helped newcomers Free Flight spending hours schooling model aero dynamics learn art July gave Herschell Hunnicut Bill Mathews working FF Helicopter copy us went Lake Charles Nats last month ex cept Paul went instead Bham hospi tal chest pain came home week later lay dead done undetect ed cancer As buried interred him miniature internal combustion en gine possible model airplane use next world specific request Untimely can cellation exit premier Free Flighter Want see beautiful model Please no tice Indoor canard held Barbara Speedy Arthur Miami blimp hangar went down other day take some Dictures way little lady AMA HQ Miss Penny Witt important Public Relations division has asked report three clubs District V worked hard Muscular Dystrophy drive Penny said Middle Tennessee RC Club sent best report US Mr John Fore man President Also Dixie Flyers Birmingham Aero Modelers did well Thank clubs ny works buddy Larry Bolich up Washington PR understand Larry beats regularly poor employees fail perform DISTRICT V CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH month want meet hardest working clubs theentire district important Alabama Rocket City Radio Controllers Hunts ville year hosted 18th conse cutive RC Pattern meet serving Radio Control modelers splendid well-run contest 74 Model Aviation josusiio flail atiu riI 1 tne left above snap congratulating Robert Hodgdon has just won fun-fly Jerome newsletter editor AMA Associ ate VP Alabama doing nice job both proud Jerome Last year Butch Norckauer editor club newsletter Iictured above fine model Mr George Smith CDd big Pattern meet last year 1977 George gentleman PSterv 55r25 II pILLUr tOVOdI LIII 00 irripus L4IIL WIrI ners recent meets L R Al Clark 2nd Precision Greg Smith 1St JuniorTeam Jim Vanderzyl also 1st Junior Team years big annual Pattern meet Rusty Foster Steve Kehres Doug Wester friendly visitor Bob Speers Dick Johnston last three pictures taken July club meeting could show RCRC members Much thanks AMA AVP Jerome Hall supplying information best wishes entire Huntsville club now future unselfish hard work serving RC community 1972 hosted Masters Contest recall Want see YOUR club featured Send information well get Illinois ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 619 Mandrake Batavia 1160510 Associate Vice-Presidents David S Ahlberg 734 Acadia Rd. Valparaiso IN 46383 Roger Geers RR 5 Qaincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stunely Lane Springfield IL 62704 Frank L Hughes 709 NE 44th St Kansas City MO 64116 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40504 Robert 6 Stagner 1638 Seifert Dr Poplar Bluff MD 63901 Phillip Sullinan 3021 Spring Valley Ct Anderson IN 46011 Award Excellence new AMA shirt patch available called Award Excellence patch can worn members chartered clubs have approved District Vice President being outstanding AMA club approval should clubs have shown outstanding service dedication its members AMA public other worthwhile modeling endeavor patch fairly large oval featuring red white blue AMA logo large golden E center lettering says Award Excellence AMA Club Academy Model Aeronautics Forms recommendation avail able AMA HQ think club worthy such club members feel like adding another patch shirt jacket fill out send dont think should decrease status such award Im going approve unless list some darn good reasons should Talk over club meet Ings Most Control Line fliers area have attended Bill Allens contests Labor Day weekend Aero Challenge Muscu lar Dystrophy event has grown year year 137 contestants entered 291 events came 12 states Canada England Bill turned over $1297 Muscular Dystrophy contest Linus Boehie Secretary Mineral Area RC Society Bonne Terre MO sent letter photos modeling booth set up Washington County Fair Potosi MO St Francois County Fair near Farmington MO Several thousand people visited fairs people saw RC models first time booth successful has aided clubs ef forts get flying field new state park photo turns out shows Linus hncsnh Iowa etan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Avenue Mascot iso IA 52761 Associate Vice-Presidento James 0 Clark RR 3 Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Tim Price 11287 Saur Sterling Heights Ml 48078 Win Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Trail Sr Joseph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Howard Wayne 1706 7th St NE Rochester MN 55901 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romalut Ml 48174 should reading just prior next Council meeting Omaha NE November 4 5 time writing have still received approximately 60% response Michigan redistricting issue dont feel can make honest proposal issue Council thing apparent re sponses far CONTEST COOR DINATION confirmed Associ ate Vice Presidents Michigan conver sations very difficult contest coordi nator job needs help communication read Vince Man kowskis column District IX August 1978 issue put very well should read As result response will pro pose add another contest coordinator District VII Michigan Control Line contests should help relieve Wes Slack doing both CL RC giving him time work RC coordination prob lems So will need volunteer rec ommendation CL Contest Coordinator would have liked have put some pictures month some contests around District VII didnt get clubs Next month hope have some Suds City other areas should getting have re newal form election ballot now Re member can VOTE renewing never renew can vote election NOW District VII can vote president AMA have two choicesJohn Byrne VP District II Earl Witt Secretary/Treasurer Please vote way will have right complain about results dont vote should complain month get about 40 newsletters have articles complaining about poor support club members seems same few members work clubs fair rest group dont hesitate get SUPPORT YOUR CLUB will support AMA rather short report month have busy has diffi cult keep up Im sure have did get Cedar Rapids air show very poor day too spectators did manage col lect $8000 Muscular Dystrophy went Iowa City Soaring meet fly radio went dead morning contest beautiful site pretty fair turnout Lots nice prizes superb fliers Arkansas siana Meico alioma t VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Anerill 9117 La Barranea NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 623 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave Dr N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Teeny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 No contest season year did end Labor Day contests Dallas Benbrook what saw successful great contests Glad see hope see other contests held year November 4-5 next Council meeting meet Omaha Nebraska Omaha Seems possible Nats site Lin coln Glad see some members doing something about Nats sites Want December1978 75 L-R Jim Burns club vice-president Lyle Davis Don Peck Robert Hodgdon again Gene Hunter Linca up pose ror LuCK ocam ano son son front almost shown Also Bill McBride club secy/treas Ron West Ed Slayton Melvin Bowser David Kehres Gene Hornbuckle [CO UWit 4 SAUU UOiUii5 put annual AAA Control Line contest yesterday middle September day started out nice deluge rain hit middle afternoon Wiped us out Maybe should say washed us out Dont forget voteforyour AMA leaders backyard Come up site suitable will held backyard Along line thing failed get done Council getting AMA purchase property backed move buy 1-lutchinson until fell through would nice property terest possible Nats sites around coun try property owner has stronger vote comes use site involved property could used thingsmu seum headquarters warehouse etc need storage space records Nats FAK storage issue should out before close election date November 25 ballot must HQ count have problems write HQ write talked John Clemens agrees mecast bal lot let us know appreciated hav ing served should get renewal notice ballot October Use both Several people have asked advice election best response nominated John Byrne President Bill Lee Dis trict VIII VP have changed mind am both asked Bill give bit column idea being Vice President district something prepared handle Murry approached back January Sure have active AMA af fairs over past few years Yes have visible least involved Control Line aspect hobby idea putting myself out front asking people VOTE idea really set back heels its grows grows grows l really become convinced own mind DO want position Some experience might inter est am 36 years old married two great kids have flying model airplanes over 25 years lapse being girls cars-college years acquired wife college degree University Colora job would support fam ily hobby have active com petitor during entire flying career Leader Member AMA about past five years travel around district regular ly entering local contests have directed contests Houston area have served Control Line Racing Event Director 75 Nats recently Control Line Category Director last Nats Lake Charles am active member CL Racing Advisory Committee am currently contributing editor Con trol Line Racingfor Mode/Aviation Representing district VP means course representing ALL people ALL interests just aspect hobby primary interests Control Line feel can truly represent district AMA areas communi cation necessary adequately repre sent special interest group communica tion am prepared support very large geographical district no person can cover himself AMA allows VP have Associate VPs help communication would use tool its fullest advantage addition would expand regular travels around district competition reasons include much time communication possible coupled excellent Houston-area clubs providing input would make very good representation AMA business Murry nominated succeed him fice VP District VIII itself honor Murry highly re spected members AMAs Executive Council have him feel could carCslorado as S Nebraska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankewski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue NE 68005 Associate Vice-Peosideerts Charles Brunnon 2220 Mariposa Blvd Casper WY 82001 Gerald Deneau 8464 S Andes Place Aurora CO 80010 Paul Kegel 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 Oscar Olson Oi 11 Maple Omaha NE 68104 Jim OReilly 4700 N Battin Wichita KS 67220 Jim Rickects SlOS Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 FM Skylarks time time send along newspaper clippings copies promotional material get excellent cov erage Fargo ND area means Skylarks work Other clubs have chance see clippings pick up few ideas things have tendency grow Keep sending Fargo latest letter Chuck Brannon AVP Casper WY reports unusually high temperatures summer have inhibited flying somewhat Temperatures 92 97 darees still uncommonly common dur ry something approaching level expertise very special compliment would like try fill quite large shoes VP people district want try feel can job would ask take time return ballot received give support Dues Increase AMA activities events programs issues concerns encompassing AMA dues location Nats rule book regretably election officers does carry same impact yearly dues simple fact issue member must respond some writ ing check painful experience best increase dues putting mild ly major step fostering greater interest AMA affairs Copies letters district VPs Acad emy HQ concerning dues increase have widely circulated number diverse viewpoints have expressed Surprising some number dissenting opinions does surpass number letters accept reasoning behind dues crease Most people seem realize has six years since last dues increase Fig ured year-to-year basis yearly per centage increase very small less 8% per year bad figure compared last six years cost living increase underlying tone negative re sponses has too much too fast Ex cept small minority objection dues increase itself meted out Perhaps increase last year ease way would have better some year Academy will end its fi nancial year red financial reserve would have flat broke last year Executive Council could justify increase membership dues large financial reserve Now end 1978 financial reserve practical purposes non-existent AMA membership has right receive continuously improving member services efficient rule book better insurance coverage increased charter club benefits fre quency acquisitions films quality publications fact services improvements cost money fact nation wide inflation coupled tremendous increases insurance premiums has necessi tated dues increase problem much dues increase last year would still need rear too courtesy insurance company healthy increase dues year healthy operate million dollar operation break-even budget year sur plus funds generated early going last dues increase five six years ago along interest generated funds provided AMA enough finance membership programs prolonged time increase needed Will AMA have financial reserve building up result 1979 increase Yes will working inflexible breakeven budget insurance increases $150 per member presented opportunity acquire permanent site AMA headquarters/museum unfore 76 Model Aviation unshields used bY Lesper bunch keep thin ala,trnnigss ennL tRrsannnn nhntni OUflUing L-fl JimIUflU tU LIn5E Idiom Williams Std & 2-mtr Chuck Bra nnon Std & 2-mtr Kneeling Chad Brannon Jr Std & Scale dines Brannon ohoto Two ofChucks photos LSF meet Denver last August third photo Omaha field sometime 60s Someone doing outside loops wires reached out grabbed model Can anyone put date names seen expense arises should have finan cial ability cope reserve funds interest accumulated meant overcome problems Also interest financial reserve time has low compared other orgnizations simi lar size Hopefully reserve will allow us another few years warning before increase will again become necessary Customarily whenever cost goes up services AMAs insurance property damage currently carries $250 deductible hope AMA will pick up first $250 making coverage complete $5 charge charter clubs additional insured status flying site property owners also being reviewed intent doing away fee also several other changes being studied soon come feasible will reported pet project vigorous film program films will pro duced can used clubs ac quisition flying sites Also could clude dues renewal form question naire current AMA issues statement accomplishments Academy ma jor areas concern Membership input needs stimulated such questionnaire might help questionnaire/statement form something can have 1980 enough people feel worthwhile Perhaps form included charter club renewal pack could also used Let know feel dues increase subject debate no wins Certainly after col umn out will still take exception Forty-eight cents week however still seems heck bargain na tional international representation finest magazines available surance competition licenses other benefits membership Academy Model Aeronautics Arizona fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armaur Lane Redando Beach CA 90278 Associate Visa-Presidoots Robert Barnes 98-1080 Komo Mai Drivo Aiea I-lI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 Wont Sham Fresno CA 93711 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rn 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Berty Scream 3723 Snowdon Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marcos CA 92089 Quite few concerned modelers have writ ten HQ expressing fears e models have gotten out hand wonder about insur ance coverage monsters Several have written excellent proposals regarding means limiting size/weight behemoths want assure now models legal Regardless size weight power long models flown accordance AMA safety code covered insurance case didnt know safety code located back rule book believe some confusion over legality models exists because rule book limits engine size well below 1 cu bic inch rule book covers competi tion models large models sport models obviously eligible en try sanctioned contest next meeting Executive Coun cil scheduled first weekend No vember important items agenda some form regulation large models need guidance suggestions solicited welcome Fortunately mentioned earlier some modelers have taken initiative sent suggestions AMA portable display have move again Cordova Model Mas ters have requested extremely large show theyre putting moves Lancaster Antelope Valley Tailwinds will use 3rd Annual Hitachi RC Contest month later want use Edwards AFB show weekend 11 12 November club has need nifty display drop line Ill set up Remember costs nothing another part AMA membership August busy month tended couple club meetings went Nationals First meeting sat Camarillo Flying Circus presided over President Nick Johnen Like lot other clubs have problem locating flying site joy club night feel have located site river bank centrally located expecting final approval momentarily unlike some clubs intend allow modeler use site proviso modeler must AMA member No license no fly will cater Sunday fun flier long has insurance coverage feel sport flier drops out AMA because $2500 dues contin ues fly adequate coverage could spoil showed film Fun Lifetime film about trade shows featured Californias MACS Show also attended San Fernando Valley Silent Flyers club meeting meeting ably presided over noted Barbara Henon has made mark Soaring fraternity night attended club happened have auction baked goods raise money treasury catch items prepared modeler wife Well can take word guys bake good build fly Yes several noted fliers club look little heavier could got caught up bidding ended up buying ex-Free Flighter Jerry Krainocks cherry pie good ate whole thing saw Ed Slobod meeting Some old tim ers might remember him Thermal Thumbers late 40s filled club latest AMA bus iness fielded questions best ability financial matters Dave Peltz member club excellent review critical AMAs financial responsibility excellent mean flip charts com plete bar graphs comparisons ever misconceptions some areas pointed out attempted clarify intends present analysis HQ various magazines publication hope allows AMA proofread com ment before published Knowing Dave will excellent job report REMEMBER TO VOTEI THERMALS Alaska o ana on inatan XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-Presideot 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Ansociate Vice-Presidents Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocatello 1083201 Simon Oreose Rn 1 Box 48 Boadviem MT 59015 Claronce C Haught Hr 5 Box 16 Coeur dAleno 1083814 Ed McColloush 53 SE 81 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Recin 26808 Donor Court Kenn WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Street Redmond WA 98052 Recently letter came door Southern California transplant Daniel F Moore lives 72593 London Road Cottage Grove OR 97424 has recently moved Cottage Grove flies RC Sailplanes has unable find club area interested forming Dan iel has information about two flying sites area could very useful club Anyone interested should contact Mr Moore address above Nats great success again Free Flight events went off well weather cooperated quite well Mother Nature gave us rain shower day variable winds other days Attendance lower previous years lot people entering events may have balanced Out As previous years lots people helped year list gets longer year would like list directed events Frank Parmenter Friendswood TX Joe Guylas VanWert OH Steve Geraghty San Jose CA Phil Sullivan Anderson IN Bert Pond Longmeadow MA Richard Covalt Anderson IN Bob Isaacks Houston TX Gene Simpson Houston TX Terry Rimert Baldwin FL Sandy Frank Wichita Falls TX Casey Hornbeck Dallas TX Murry Frank Wichita Falls TX others could have done toiled hot sun day after day much relief Among Joan Guylas two young sters Jeff Jan Anne Whitson Char lene Lusich helped us days did Duke Donnavan helped us several times really needed help Unfortunately did get names sun time have dulled memory Indoor something else year to appreciate site magnificent people run build ing absolutely best want find out good place really will have talk Indoor fliers spectators both days Indoor Some families brought lunches etc set up camp bleachers could spend day fantastic see models fly have spectators clap cheer something happened took fancy Besides listed above helped us Indoor CharlesAlba Charles Staton Frank Carney Bob Lake helped us needed no way adequately thank helped year am very proud see Academy work through give themselves help rest us Thank us Mother Nature has way putting us December1978 77 Annual contest third week August Four last five years WMC Annual has cold rainy windy What have suggestion group Lets swap meets beat Mother Nature Misery August Annual February JUN IO FLIGHT f EDWHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 TRY TETHER CONTEST FLYING Pierre La Dat has described us tether contest flying little models powered 020 Tee Dee Pee Wee gas engines Take gander cute little Filly Loo Bird plans printed half-size actual wing span being 12 tether flying models have wires com ing out right wing tips order have racers fly clockwise circles guide wires 10 long center line fuselage Landing gears have two wheels promote interesting models required have cockpit canopy certainly sounds like real fun event models simple quick build Construction can built-up solid allbalsa recommended Wings stabilizers piece Filly Loo Bird extend through slots body Pierre says construction would simpler flying surfaces mounted flush top body reminding us keep thrust line wing stab settings 0-0-0 Airfoils dont have symmetrical recommend ed dont create too much lift Pierre confirms bet event al lows entrants plenty opportunity experi ment planform layouts degree fanciness Some guys says building scale models same rules couple have tried rubber powered models too Naturally model has have very distinctive name s big part fun Pierre explains Filly Loo Bird named after exotic tropical bird flies very very fast ever smaller circles Nice going Pierre lets hear about CL POSTAL ENDS OCT31 Come Lets get flights Academys second Control Line postal con test modelers 16 years old less entries must received end No vember Okay lets fly JUNIOR FUGHT WORKSHOP Gosh well football season better get schools winter door building/flying program underway recommendations going draw experiences Fairwood Fly ers Berea Ohio fall Dan OMalley forms new club sixth grade class Fairwood School year kids ginners start indoor hand-launched gliders rubber powered models During winter hold contests build advanced models use gym try try better flights getting three four five minutes long During spring turn outdoor models Fairwood Flyers Model Airplane Club selects its own officers silkscreens T-shirts holds local contest prizes outsiders fly contests nearby towns mem bers purchase own kits have 25c weekly dues cover additional needed sup plies great extent have depended Micro-X EZB Simplex Glider kits recommend too basis program Gerald Skrjanc runs Micro-X Box 1063 Lorain Ohio 44055 Send him $100 cover cost catalog information indoor wood selection worth cost also suggest send SOc Jim Noonan Old Timer Models Box 18002 Milwaukee WI 53218 catalog supplies suggest club records kept AMA event category think important keep records kit magazine etc design flown OMalley practically whole sixth grade club believe leaders will find too should some basis re strict membership about 10 balance should put waiting list ready join original member loses interestorbecomes disturbing element Also recommended achievement rat ings Cadet rating could given se lection Pilot one-minute rubber pow ered flight Ace five minutes could course ratings requirements including Glider club pro gram assistance group has built before course recommend AMAs Cub can obtained AMA HQ bulk dis count Low ceilinged gyms best places fast flying Cubs however program must advance quickly beyond skip altogether group has experience next step model continuing prob lem especially since no good next step door kit exists might try Peck ROG prefer larger slower model easier adjust Fairwood Flyers go right Micro-X EZB very sizeable jump does require experienced teacher guidance Shortly will present interim model called Fun City Flyer bigger Easy B smaller Pennyplane believe good step direction advanced indoor endurance flying hope able get winter indoor program started Let hear about WINTER INDOOR POSTAL SCHEDULED Indoor postal contests appear fitting best school model building/flying pro grams AMA planning seasons January/February/March Youve got able include contest schedule somewhere Hand-Launched Stick HandLaunched Glider events will again agenda rules will published up coming issue can write Ed Whitten copy last years rules will again cover flying big coming up Make part wintertime indoor school building flying program Thats month gang Lets get winter programs rolling lying LXUE2AAT PLANS ASS HALF SIZE 1/2 eheelo bend wire Cochor mire Olot bottom oi, 6 er linenylon reioforcem.t 1/8 plywood 78 Model Aviation place time time Sometimes gets ridiculous however Consider Misery meet put Start-O-Bats Three four years weather has warm sunny February meet held Al ternatively Wiltamette Modelers have an
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seven 72 MHz channels Both frequency bands AMA PETITION TO FCC ASKS increasingly subject interference FOR 30 RC FREQUENCIES Following year intensive effort AMA Frequency Committee has developed broadbased proposal Federal Communications Commission covering anticipated RC frequency needs now through 1990 effort has involved coordination RC industry model car boat organizations model groups other countries basic draft AMAs proposal published circulated industry other interests final version submitted FCC may slightly different ex pected have major revisions since much preliminary coordination other groups already accomplished past experience hoped FCC action will forthcoming before end 1979 typically takes about year petitions go through governmental rules change process process begins AMA will advise RCers can respond FCC sup port petition meantime should appreciated considerable amount AMA volunteer headquarters time went developing proposal involving much legal counseling discussions FCC officials Its complicated process requires de pends upon AMA national association bring together inputs resources available present composite petition embracing interests text AMA proposal follows included however due limited space attachments will sub mitted FCC support various points made proposal Academy Model Aeronautics Inc hereby requests Federal Communications Commission allocate additional frequencies use remote control models period concern present 1978 1990 Commission past has fa shioned its modeler frequency allocations response crisis requests part AMA effort part AMA Commission fashion long-range enduring resolution modeler frequency requirement would take account both partial frequency relief previously accorded response ad hoc crisis requests continuing growth RC model acti vities present petition seeks remedy situation effect long-range solu tion modeler frequency requirement present proposed picture concern ing frequency allocation model planes cars graphically illustrated Figs 1 2 addition should noted pe tition proposes allow use narrow band FM RC frequencies self offers means provide chan nels less space order permit further expansion accommodate continued growth activity support petition following offered 1 AMA governing body model aircraft activities United States Its membership has doubled past six years mid-1978 71000 approximately 75% regularly fly radio controlled model aircraft under licenses issued Commission Furthermore United States representative Federation Aeronautique Internationale FAI Aca demy concerned radio control RC activities worldwide well within United States should also noted approximately 10% over 5000 oftheAMAs membership composed youngsters below age 19 above FCCs minimum age requirement 12 years Radio Control Service 2 RC activities began 1930s have grown recognized sport es timated 250000 modelers United States use approximately half million transmitters control model planes boats cars radio An industry annual sales volume over $200 million per year has developed supply electronics kits related accessories RC modelers elec tronics part industry has pioneered refined RC equipment has copied throughout world Because operation RC models necessity limited short range line-of-sight circumstances low power ie watt less transmissions have pro ven quite adequate absence interfer ence Hence interference other radio ser vices RC transmitters has essential ly zero no known complaints FCC based RC operations verified supporting letter February 3 1978 Chief Commissions Field Op erations Bureau 3 At present time virtually RC ac tivities conducted under license Commission Radio Control RC Ser vice formerly Class C Citizens Radio Ser vice RC Service licensees permit ted operate six 27 MHz channels 27 MHz Operations 4 Five six channels available 27 MHz band interleaved Citizens Band CB Radio Service formerly Class D Citizens Radio Service remaining channel shared CB operations lat ter generally operating higher power mak ing channel useless RC operations previous filings AMA has advised Commission numerous instances licensees CB service have partici pated shooting down model aircraft flight intentionally transmitting RC channel used modelers violation Commissions Rules using such strong signals adjacent channels low power signals RC transmitters generally neighborhood several hun dred milliwatts overcome adjacent channel signal resulting loss model air craft cases well documented pre vious filings Commission support statements paragraph documents attached provide emphasis concerning safety economic factors caused RC interference problems RC interference situation far serious associ ated communications tend annoying damaging physically injurious 5 The 27 MHz band birthplace RC operations countries have allo cated 27 MHz channels RC operations cause pioneering efforts US model ers band Since 27 MHz band used international model aircraft meets suitable operating rights portion spectrum importance model aircraft fraternity should pre served 6 Nevertheless AMA believes illegal CB operations will eventually drive RC activities away 27 MHz band alternate frequencies will have found Furthermore other countries ginning move away 27 MHz band frequencies due interference problems sim ilar experienced country 7 The potentialand major popu lation areas de factoloss 27 MHz frequencies has chief stimulant search new RC frequencies Interfer ence CB operations RC models given serious consideration FCC Docket 20120 Commission noted its Report Order 60 FCC 2d 762 38 RR 2d 97 1976 believe eventually alternate fre quencies must found supplant pre 64 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice- Presidents L RADIO CONTROL R/C SERVICEFREQUENCY ALLOCATIONS FOR MODEL PLANES CARS BOATS Fig 1 PRESENT 1978 l RIC Channels RC Channels 1 shared IIIII 40 CB Channe Government Non-Government 30 7 AC Channels lAll Shared IiiI 78 Govt & Busineam Channels TV- Channels 24 5054 Amateur Band 26980-27410 MHz F II 72-76 MHz Fig 2 PROPOSED 1979-1990 l R/C Channels ess exclusive shared Includes Present Plus Additional Shown Dashed Lines 11 RCChannels II11111111 liii111111 40 CB Ch Government end Non-Govemment 42 50 Amateur Band 17 AC Channels liii TV-Channels 2-4 54 11111 11111 78 Govt & Businesa Channels TV Channela 5 6 88 90 MHz II 72-76 MI-lz sent 27 MHz Class C Allocation because increasing problems interference Class D users Class C radio control opera tions Emphasis added AMA 8 Since 1976 use 27 MHz radio control has steadily diminishing Most manufacturers have ceased production 27 MHz RC equipment service existing equipment becoming difficult obtain parts country CB interference has resulted abandoment 27 MHz RC RC operation has continued 27 MHz users now model boat car opera tors relatively few use such equipment model aircraft since safety problems latter serious Thus obvious 27 MHz least model aircraft rapidly fading area activity 72-76 MHz Operations 9 Because problems 27 MHz frequencies discussed above AMA petitioned Commission grant ed access five frequencies 72 MHz band 1966 two additional 72 MHz frequen des added 1971 72 MHz assign ments located between TV channels 4 5 available shared basis operational fixed stations other radio ser vices such industrial land transporta tion users operating band Four fre quencies available control model aircraft remaining three available use modeler including operating model cars boats 10 The 72 MHz assignments ex clusive RC allocations since seven RC frequencies avilable operational fixed stations other radio servicesoperational fixed stations may operate trans mitter output powers up 300 watts sharp contrast several hundred milli watt power level generally employed aircraft modelers F urthermore mod elers have no recourse interference develops since FCC rules provide RC use 72 MHz channels secondary operational fixed uses 11 In areas RC sharing fixed stations no problem larger urbanized areas industrial other li censees turning use 72-76 MI-lz fre quencies point-to-point operations Addi tionally licensees Manufacturers Spe cial Industrial Railroad Radio Services may use 72 MHz frequencies low power mobile telemetry remote control systems 12 The increased land mobile service use 72-76 MHz frequencies makes sharing band modelers difficult impossible some cases some cities such Houston Texas Tampa Florida few seven 72 MHz RC channels theo retically available may used due high power operational fixed sharing apparent new trend caused recent FCC allocations Although exclusive frequencies far desirable such exclusive allocations requested possible modelers have no objection sharing frequencies other like radio users Indeed use radio creasing rate makes extremely dif ficult particular group acquire retain exclusive frequencies lower fre quency ranges However sharing tolerable must among groups having com patible operations power levels used licensees same order magnitude modelers would willing share other radio users 53 MHz Operations 13 Some modelers also licensed radio amateurs use Amateur frequencies 53 MHz band model control activities recent survey American Radio Relay League showed 3% amateurs engage RC activities Projected current total 328000 Amateur Radio Service licensees 10000 amateurs may operate RC equipment 10000 course use 53 MHz equipment may also hold RC license may prefer conduct RC operations 72 MHz channel However 53 MHz users represent technically oriented modelers Amateur license has uses beyond radio control Most modelers wish devote time study Morse code radio theory order obtain Amateur license subjects necessary pursuit basic activityradio control models requires full attention Thus requirements Amateur license based specialized skill area modeler has no direct interest have held down number RC enthusiasts operating 53 MHz frequencies small fraction total Need Additional Frequencies 14 The shared nature frequencies available modelers couple illegal use of prime RC frequencies CB operators have combined cause severe problems modelers pursue activity legal manner interfer ence problem has particularly severe larger regional national international meets attract thousands spectators competitors larger meets involve up 300 RC entries must carefully organized two contestants transmitting same frequency same timean incredibly difficult task small number frequencies now available especially large percentage frequencies cannot used because local interference whether intentional unintentional Virtually model aircraft equipment op erates single frequency possible quickly change conflicting fre quency Severe interference given channel does just inconvenience fliers equipped channelthey can participate can incredibly continued page 66 December1978 65 20 MHz 5 RC Channels TV Channels 5 6 88I 90MHz 20 MHz F 30 26960-27410 MHz CANDIDATES FOR 1919-80 AMA PRESIDENT John Byrne Bayside NY Lets face share common conviction apathy part AMA membership ever-in creasing problem demands im mediate solution case point last presidential election total number Votes cast mere 8777 out aggre gate membership over 60000 phe nomenon apparently due lack mu tual understanding respect between AMA membership charged its management order remedy situa tion extensive exchange ideas principles needed must come improved lines communication Specifical ly WATS line should established giving members direct access people Head quarters effective Know AMA pro gram should instituted eliminate mis understanding between membership man agement special department Headquar ters could created deal strictly fly ing site problems dissemination practi cal information area AMA members public relations effort could broadened include local membership thereby serving individual club needs perhaps important member could allowed vote referendum major issues just some ways would attempt bring membership little closer Headquar ters AMA has grown enormously since its ginning Ive part growth fact belonged Airplane Model League America forerunner AMA participated Nats dur ing late 20s early 30s Throughout 55 years designing building flying model aircraft have member num erous model airplane clubs including Fred erick Model Aero Club founded Queens NY Prop-Spinners Screamin Demons Long Island Inc coun sel incorporated Long Island Radio Control Society Inc LIRCS incorporated named both SDLI LIRCS served numerous terms both president board chairman during time created named LIRCS newsletter Low Passes made honorary member Blue Angels R/C Club later years incorporated served first president board chairman Radio Control Association Greater New York Inc federation RC clubs metropolitan area AMA District II association dedicated improving lot fliers model airplanes ac complished much obtaining preserving flying sites member clubs ieFloyd Ben nett Field Great Kills National Recrea tion Area assisted FAA-AMA lution serious flight-operational problems involving model full-scale aircraft con gested areas Additionally association created favorable public image mod elers culminating MAD Model Avia tion Day officially proclaimed may New York City shows year since 1975 have developed named managed shows held Rockefeller Center NY feature large static display contest RC helicopters Control Line aircraft iceskating rink Beyond should probably know have written periodicals such continued page 70 Earl Witt Cfiambersburg PA having extensive experience organizational admin istration AMA management feels candidates can promise moon get off ground unless recog nize capabilities presidential office believes although may want such things flying sites RC fre quencies president himself cannot get What president can what Earl wants bringing responsible experienced administration lead AMA accomplishing goals want Ear feels president can should aim toward accomplishing following Stimulate interaction active participation between members AMA administra tors through such means Presidents Column AMAs magazine Support work specialized organizations NS RCA N FFS LSF PAMPA etc professional sources input toward goals AMA fluence establishment firm goals AMAs long-range planning Work de partments committees financial re sponsibility promote cooperation devel opment workable budget upon ap proval operate within budget Appoint chairmen committees outline pur poses duties maintain active working re lationships keeping fully formed conditions operations AMA monitoring progress Continually review AMA organizational structure policies insure management struc ture responsive memberships goals Act spokesman AMA representing Academy promoting closer relationships industry government agencies furthering common goals interests Earl can achieve such presidential admin istration due past experience edu cation employment career execu tive city management-type engineering managing annual budget $10 million staff 260 has held elected appointed public offices community city management receiving awards man agement efficiency model aviation Earl has lifetime experience having won first award 1926 has competi tion flier categories modeling now sports flier AMA Earl has active key worker over 32 years has worked 31 Nationals three interna tional meets remaining mem ber original Nationals Executive Com mittee has 14 years experience AMA Executive Council including years phenomenal growth membership tripled its present 70000 plus members During 10 years nationally elected Secretary-Treasurer AMA has pro gressed organization red operation annual budget nearly $1 million recognition service has received awards including AMA Fel lowship Distinguished Service Award purely practical standpoint Earl can work closely Headquarters being 100 miles away can afford time expense demanded presidency has considerable experience public speaking will give AMA dignified representation 1976-77 Secretary-Treasurer ad vocated Council moderate dues increase avoid red budget continued page 70 FCC PETITION Cont page 65 frustrating modeler may have traveled East Coast California national championship find single channel unusable due interference 15 real problem simply enough usable RC channels available satisfactorily accommodate activity fact reasons existing channels cannot used time except rare situations Because has determinedafter consider able study user groupsthat total num ber frequencies handle long term need modeler fraternity next 10 15 years judged 30 would include seven 72 MHz frequencies now available based several factors Enough contests have successfully used 17 channels recent years combining 12 RC Service channels several 53 MHz Amateur band demonstrate situations channels could utilized Conversely fact competition private model operating activity being severly limited lack enough usable channels b channels can actually used necessary since past experience has shown some allocated RC channels can used some areas due local inter ference problems As has noted en tire 27 MHz RC band useless areas due illegal sharing CBers Likewise availability channels aggravated areas legal shared use 72 MHz fre quencies high power allocations render low power operation unsafe Thus unless channels can made truly exclusive ba sisthe preferred situation RCmore channels needed sharing situations would case lesser number exclusive assignments c Based steady growth number RC participants over past 10 years no signs diminishing except terference problems prevent rapid expansion channels neededsimply accommodate growth factor Since last channel allocations 1971 increase RC activity has least 100% indi cated increase AMA members re porting over past six years en gage RC flying Thus 12 RC channels satisfactory 1971 least again needed now AMAs membership has doubled since time Also other RC model activitiesboats cars have doubled during same per iod doubling current number RC channels plus existing amateur frequen cies would therefore unreasonably net result would still utilization per channel existed 1971 d There growing trend toward creasing number flying sites being estab lished very often near other such sites Thus need accommodate groups oper ating within interference range other enough frequencies available interfer ence can avoided agreements between adjacent groups use different sets fre quencies manner increased number RC channels would relieve another major problem facing modelers need operating sites Given present frequency availability modelers must safety op erations limit site locations separat continued page 69 66 Model Aviation ** ** ** ** ** ** -I2 ** -r ** I ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNY CLEMENS PO Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 IT IS YOUR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTI Constitution United States America guarantees us pursuit happiness Ive discovered have catch ourselves Tip May suggest aeromodeling pleasant LET EM CRITICIZE Believe smile someone calls incompetent idiot fact nothing would rather incom petent being idiot! SO HELP METHE TRUTH restaurant up Greenville Avenue store went broke closed up bunch junk trash accumulated around location city finally issued order clean up grounds astonished up driving way bank clean-up crew threetossing junk trash up roof build ing What world! OVERHEARD AT THE NATS Honey winning isnt everything heck think timed flight MURPHYS LAW STRIKES AMA just received copy letter apolo gy sent AMAs Executive Director JOHN WORTH President LARKS RC Club Lake Charles letter mentioned mistake made caption under picture appeared head Presidents Corner column last months magazine plaque being awarded photo NED BARNES himself super trouble-shooting efforts years Nats instead whole LARKS club mentioned BARNES president LARKS knew better probably result some stupid 3 AM typing trying meet deadline ANYHOW John Worth made apologies via nicely written letter addressed MR BOB HINCH President LARKS Well Murphy damn-fool law wasnt finished AMA yet because letter should have addressed BO HINCH Bob HINCH Sorry Bo darnit! Id send copy MURPHY wed get address wrong sure ELECTION TIMEPROMISES FILLED election AMA top officers com ing up very interested finding copy letter promises qualifications candidate 1966 candidate offer ing himself consideration AMA Presi dent candidate wasJOHNNY CLEMENS looking over promises am happy assure promises have shown might well said represent past present future leadership AMA Johnny Clemens center current AMA President will leaving office end 1978 has served several terms Flanking Johnny candidates AMA President 197980 left Earl Witt currently AMA Secretary-Treasurer right John Byrne currently AMA Dis trict II Vice-President campaign statements opposite page met wasnt really easy might sound because run office three times before made Looking back wondering ran three times answer pretty simple saw things needed changing AMA grow serve better ever truly demo cratic membership-owned organization also realized AMA belonged ME much other member improvement would come WE decided should IT IS STILL THAT WAY WE members own AMA responsibility decide what AMA will whether will serve us well us has moral obligation yond just paying dues enjoying bene fits membership have obligation help aim AMA making sure has good leadership through electing officers will get job done Choice elected offi cers becomes important realize elected leaders will ap pointing remainder AMAs guiding ficers HOW TO VOTE! About time magazine appears AMAs membership renewal notices VOT ING BALLOTS will mail formation candidates will printed Model Aviation magazine well ballot Find out can about candi dates VOTE AND REMEMBER voting popularity contest action choose best leader same cold bus iness-like examination would hire employee mind ALL AMA ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICERS ARE STRICTLY VOLUNTEER NO PAY OF ANY KIND purely personal observation bores heck out hear candi date tear up opponent dont really care what thinks other guy has hasnt done wont just want know what HE intends Isnt impor tant part elections WHO WILL VOTE ALL adult members AMA eligible vote general election members will vote office AMA PRESIDENT Members even-numbered districts will vote District Vice-President election Members odd-numbered districts will vote Vice-Presidents election NEXT YEAR WHAT DISTRICT IS YOURS sure AMA district reside please look bit further magazine reports various District Vice Presidents states within district can found listed head district report BE ACTIVE PART OF AMA KNOW YOUR DISTRICT also dis trict officers vote behalf Council committee matters CANDIDATES? candidates names appear official ballot will have declared eligible Eligibility requirements demanding AMAs highest office president Candidates official AMA election ballot have decided official AMA Nominating Committee tradi tionally meets Wednesday Nats Week Nominating Committee consists 11 AMA District Vice-Presidents WRITE-IN VOTE? SHOULD YOU PREFER SOMEONE NOT ON THE OFFICIAL BALLOTyou will find space ballot write-in name person prefer write privilege assures us preserving demo cratic structuring Academy Model Aeronautics GET INVOLVED HELP GUIDE AMA VOTE! December 1978 67 YOU ARE IMPORTANT TOO Whenever think AMA having over 70000 members membership no way important consider YOU ARE JUST AS MUCH PART OF THE OCEAN IF YOU AREONLY ONE DROPOF WATER APPOINTMENTS TO TERMINATE Just reminderall appointive offices AMA terminated end year office appointments renewable agreeable involved Most ap pointments made cleared through various AMA District Vice-Presidents present appointed office-holders should sure contact District VP soon regard ing next year above pointed out democratic process enters because appoin tive officers responsibility YOUR DISTRICT VICE-PRESIDENTAND YOU ELECT YOUR DISTRICT VP! A THINKING KID Hey Dad whos going sit room build model airplanes go off college AT THE CALIFORNIA NATS attending Riverside CA Nats amused sign car wash read CLOSED VEHICLES ONLY ALSO AT RIVERSIDE Riverside RCCIub officers DENNY HACK THORNE NICK NICHOLS met AMA Nats planning group set up clubs involvement asked what sort bunch guys club Denny said impish smile just bunch ordinary fliers like cry fly Dont DIDJA EVER NOT ICE seldom have ask advice flying site RAPID REPAIRSFROM DAYTON DAYTON WINGMASTERs newsletter ed itor BOB ULSETH always puts out fine monthly newsletter prove always toes very latest news club members us favored paper mention following Bob says paper FLY-ME-ANY ONE Club Trainer currently flying status very next line up dateNOTE now Bob Ulseth finished off September sue following grin Ya know what kind bird MUGWUMP Its bird sits wire its mug side its wump other OVERHEARD AT THE MODE LPORT first crackup about $300 ago THE WORD TO THE OUTER WORLD Modern Electronics magazines October 78 issue has its feature story article RADIO CONTROL TIMOTHY J GEORGE MYERS name George Myers sounds familiar probably because George writes RADIO TECHNIQUE column AMAModelAviation magazine Timothy Myers Georges youngest son article Modern Electronics undertaken Explorer Scout project between father son Admirable father son together ness! article Myers boys ex cellent offering down earth realistic useful information public outside usual field influence article would well worth attention sue Modern Electronics easy spot newsstand because has fine picture color cover young fellow plane radio learned about above George Myers sent magazine delightful personal letter delightful parts George describing Timothys first time getting involved project like idea possibly making some money out says never saw such impatient kid waiting published paid Although last paragraph Georges letter meant personal salute AMA volunteer workers Id like share Georges feelings words quotePeople present society tend value things much cost volun teers seldom accorded respect have truly earned Its small word modeler wants know says Thanks JUST PERHAPS efforts George Myers Johnny Clemens ALL OF THE OTHER 70000 AMAERS can leave world hands young folks better equipped lead peo ple world pray SEARCH FOR NATS SITES doesnt AMA hold National Championships fre quent question folks arent acq uaint ed site chosen FIRST AMA MUST BE INVITED would sure nice AMA officials could just decide go wanted Very few suggested sites suitable few available very few affordable very few sympathetic enough put up invasion modelers families AMA does find suitable site next Nats has always started few local model enthusiasts initial searching investigation feasability same modelers must enthuse community fathers property owners Meanwhile AMA HQ has furnished list facilities areas necessary along de sired dates everything looks practical AMA will receive official invitation AMA Executive Council Nats Execu tive Committee consider Please notice said ALL STARTS WITH LOCAL MODELING LEADERS because AMA has neither staff nor funds put its own search YOU interested helping find site please ask AMA HQ list physical requirements needed Nats past few weeks AMA has couple new sites suggested local modelers willing basic ground work cities added list al ready exploring ABILENE Texas NEW ORLEANS Louisiana Either would exciting new different have site seriously mind contact AMA HQ requirements Sure lots places could fly several thousand people go eat sleep gets dark SATURATION PARTICIPATION THOMAS W RANSOM president AMA Charter Club No 739 MUSCATINE MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION Muscatine Iowa Toms pride sure show ing met him Nationals Lake Charles presented some facts about group attending Nats cer tainly show participation spirit Says Tom Muscatine town 23000 model club membership 30 Eleven club members seven observers traveled 1100 miles Lake Charles back Tom tells largest group attend Nats AMA District VII Club members flew quite few events scored carrying home first place trophy Tom mentioned group spent about $500 lodging about $350 food some $460 gasoline attend said very proud Nats enjoyed very much including young est 7 months old oldest 64 years own observations group par ticipates like Muscatiners cant help enjoy whatever club accomplishes something else isnt easy melt together various interests aeromodeling club radio control line free flight also sponsor two well-attended contests year RC other CL AMA District Vice President KEN MORRIS charter members Musca tine club very impressed Ken telling pridefully about activities Instead Ken just standing back grinning course other clubs enter things same enthusiastic manner once need stop salute spirit! IF YA DONT KNOW dont know about something simply dont know about Ignorance somebody else finds out dont know CRACKUPS ARENT THE ONLY HAZARD February issue newsletter MICHIGAN RC ASSOCIATION editor JERRY ADK INS related hazardous modeling experience said after 76 LARKS Ohio contest went get giant ice cream sundae way back motel made corner too fast entire contents giant sundae emptied map compartment Jerrys van says quite problem cleaning ice cream syrup off FCC license auto insurance certificate still glued map Ohio Jerry better stick just simple crackups like us common people AS THE YEARS CREEP UP Since celebrate important birthday November Id like share discoveries greatest ad van tages growing oldYou have look back BE THANKFUL FOR Years have also made realize truth fully greatest pleasures aeromodeling probably NOSTALGIC MEMORIES experiences weve shared Look forward memories creating pleasant ones right now future! now before get too profound Ill mention Ive just heard brand new margarine developed elderly will known THE MIDDLE AGE SPREAD! ******all now****** 68 Model Aviation FCC PETITION Cont page 66 ed three miles existing site minimum mileage separation seri ously restricts number sites can accommidated given area 16 The important single need long term allocation Interfer ence-free channels RC operations requirement inherent characteristics RC activity wherein loss control model due interference may result severe damage property personal injury Interference-free operation can best assured exclusive channel allocations availability such allocations can reduce total number channels necessary Thus 20 exclusive channels may better serve modeler needs sharing 30 Additional channels shared other lowpower users alternative exclusive al locations sharing services se lected minimize mutual interaction total number such channels adeq uate useable given area enough others would available serve modeler needs fact RC models used during daytime mostly non-industrial areas should make such selec tion shared users possible case simultaneous use number channels required vertually RC ac tivities racing competition merely group fun-fliers local flying field cause nature activity makes vital RC operator use channel sharing another RC operator same channel RC channels cannot shared communications several operators can talk once Thus group RC participants number channels available will dictate can participate same time Note 23 new channels addition current seven 72 MHz will permit cur rent five 27 MHz RC channels gradually phased out perhaps within five-year per iod Commission has past allowed amortization equipment requiring re placement Potential New Frequencies 17 An extensive study modeling lead ers included visits discussions FCC personnel obtain factual information has concluded probably no frequen cy band available provide 23 new RC channels needed combination several frequency groups may offer solution AMAs Frequency Committee has examined FCC frequency assignments various fre quency bands taking consideration existing equipment will continue function number years potential interference bands examined technical characteristics radio equip ment has developed some suggestions areas radio spectrum suitable RC frequencies may located 72 MHz Band 18 The AMA believes time likely place additional frequencies 72 MHz band Primarily because 72 MHz now popular heavily used band RC activities much 72 MHz equipment available over counter Use other frequencies same band would accordingly present minimal problems mak ing new converting existing equipment careful selection specific frequencies used taking consideration intermodulation interference image problems other such technical characteristics may reduce value certain frequencies 19 Since main problem 72 MHz has use same frequencies high power stations other radio services Commissions table frequency allocations examined determine whether 72 MHz frequencies could found available high power use radio ser vice search revealed under present FCC rules following frequencies avail able low power watt assignments Special Industrial Manufacturers Railroad Radio Services 72A4 MHz 7248 MHz 7252 MHz 7256 MHz 7260 MHz 7544 MHz 7548 MHz 7552 MHz 7556 MHz 7560 MHz 20 These 10 frequencies would compatible low power RC operations Other 72 MHz assignments may also shared RC purposes selected minimum con flict high power fixed systems some locations frequencies already ap proved high power operation may suitable cases modelers use maximum number such frequencies authorized RC various choices may made avoid interference problems particular area other words 20 such fre quencies made available nationwide basis different combinations up 10 might usable various areas country depending local high power signments should also noted current sharing 72 MHz RC fre quencies model plane boat car users same proportion such sharing would acceptable additional frequencies band 3042 MHz Frequencies 21 There 11 guard band channels 10 kHz wide separate government non-goverment assignments 30-42 MHz band 10 kHz slices spectrum presently assigned radio service available radio services developmental basis center frequencies guard bands 30565 31995 33005 33995 35005 35995 37005 37995 39005 39995 42005 MHz cause tentative nature development al authorizations fact band width available would permit convention al FM voice use has very little use frequencies date search Commissions frequency assignment records shows few assignments fre quencies 22 The advantage using 30-42 MHz fre quencies much existing 27 MHz equipment now unusable because CB interference can converted operate channels Conversion existing eq uipment modelers themselves would apparently possible due Commissions type acceptance rules However due large quantities 27 MHz equip ment largely unusable modelers due terference problems manufacturers may find profitable retrofit equipment 30-42 MHz operation much existing land mobile equipment narrow banded after various channel splitting frequency al locations recent years particularly likely 30-42 MHz retrofit exempt Type Acceptance procedure units certified meet criteria formal application model reasonable expect manufacturers go through procedure previous equip ment originally required Type Accepted should noted very low power involved should minimize problems such retrofits fact now few assignments 30-42 MHz frequencies suggests allocation RC Service would have negligible effect existing uses spectrum providing wel come relief RC modelers other hand limited information available public government uses adjacent freq uencies Meanwhile AMA monitoring teams have listened frequencies Cleveland area provide basis recom mending RC use Seven frequencies monitored least 70 hours Fourteen potential image frequency spots checked least 24 hours behavior guard band neighbors evaluated favorable results teams impressed clean nature guard band frequencies suggests good potential RC use 222-224 MHz Band 23 The 222-224 MHz band shared government Amateur radio users Perhaps 10 low power RC channels 40 kHz spac ing could made available within band under RC Service However other users RC channels should compat iblewithaone watt RC maximum power level 24 The Commission originally pro posed Class E Citizens Radio Service portion frequency spectrum pro posal now seems have abandoned due objections government sharing undisciplined CB type service well objections Canadian Mexican administrations However might re considered basis minimal problems RC operations due very low pow er needed UHF Operations 25 Other countries have frequencies avail able RC operations UHF band German radio authority has recently allocated band RC frequencies 433 MHz good operational results have reported Similarly Swiss have RC equipment op erating range Also British have re cently announced availability 459 MHz RC FM equipment would apprear good opportunity US make some frequencies available same area UHF bandcompatible other countries Additionally 900 MHz region may technologically feasible RC opera tions area would appear compat ible current microwave oven useage International compatibility major con cern AMA because culmination years competition international championships pit fliers na tions against other Thus US fliers may flying US RC equipment Europe vice versacompatibility European RC assignments therefore highly desirable Technical Requirements 26 The present FCC regulations RC equipment 72 MHz band have served well technical viewpoint re commended basis new RC fre quency allocations Specifically no interfer ence problems RC equipment other services have encountered low pow er req uirement less watt has proved satisfactory RC operations causing problems other services 27 The modification proposed December 1978 69 JOHN BYRNE Cont page 66 Flying Models magazine plans some models have appeared Frank Zaics Yearbooks am dues-paying member National Society Radio Controlled Aeroba tics NSRCA No 45 United States Pat tern Judges Association USPJA No 84 National Free Flight Society NFFS Miniature Aircraft Combat Association MACA Society Antique Model ers SAM As far full-scale experience concerned have well holding private pilots license No 2271 22 having learned fly back 1938 Alta Flying School Floyd Bennett Field NY Concerning achievements outside aviation field am lawyer LLB St Lawrence University member New York Bar admitted 1941 vice president major corporation might aware am currently Vice President District II have office two consecutive terms four years During time believe have contributed much progress AMA general image model aviation two reasons undertaking writing column first tell something myself accomplish ments qualifications believe has accomplished second discuss very office AMA President what can done make AMA better us Whoever elected next president must turn immediate attention num ber important items realistic approach must taken regards surance RC frequencies needed meet demands membership ef forts obtain use lands facilities federal state local government au thorities must intensified Headquar ters must form effective liaison committee model airplane industry develop new better products hobby should also formulate practical youth program conjunction established organi zations participate rectifying obvious social ills flourish communities should also Competition Division Headquarters will relieve Execu tive Council its now major time-consuming involvement matters affect ap proximately 15% total membership Additionally assure continued growth should step up recruitment AMA members age groups matters others would pursue elected office rate feel some pressing problems Again however communication impor tant factor enabling new president make improvements pertinent two-way street choice yours either maintain status quo have genu ine voice matters affect both club Want solutions improvements So I shall greatly appreciate receiving vote EARL WITT Cant page 66 rejection appeal resulted drastic dues increase now facean excessive increase Earl opposed type prob lem could have avoided type leadership Earl Witt proposes Committee Elect Earl Witt Ron Morgan Chairman FCC PETITION Cant page 69 requirements permit type modulation providing radiated band width requirement complied would allow effective modulation tech niques such narrow band FM devel oped itself may offer means eventually accommodate further ex pansion RC activity necessarily re quiring increase spectrum channels could provided less space use spectrum saving techniques Narrow band FM would logical choice use 10 kHz width 11 guard channels within 30-42 MHz band Furthermore FM permitted new 72 MHz channels 20 kHz width technical advantages FM using 5 kHz deviation such better interference rejection could util ized should noted several countries now authorize FM RC use RC use FM very popular Germany since has minimized interference problems Summary 28 summarize needs RC modelers 30 RC channels including present seven 72 MHz allocations 23 new chan nels should allocated RC exclusive basis possible Exclusive RC channels possible sharing may acceptable alternative other users employ similarly hinted power levels - Freedom use type modulation particularly narrow band FM commensurate bandwidth requirements 29 needs RC modelers have well-documents previous filings summarized petition relief re quested may provided inconveni encing other radio users frequencies discussed above virtually unused type would provide breathing space within modelers could operate out causing intereference existing opera tions therefore urge Commission act now allocate additional frequen cies suggested activity enjoyed young old alike has interfered no has contributed markedly developing spark interest motivate youngsters aerospace engineering scienti fic careers evidenced letters astro nauts Neil Armstrong Frank Borman also telegram President Carter AMA congratulating upon holding Na tional Model Airplane Championships john Strong Chairman AMA Frequen cy Committee John Worth AMA Executive Director Jeremiah Courtney Jack R Smith legal counsel AMA MORE STATE LAWS TO HELP FLYING SITES October issue AMA News page 65 item concerning new Cali fornia law could aid never-ending search flying sites law allows proper ty owners let land used recrea tional purposes being legally liable lawsuits might result time item published AMA no formation about other states similar laws has just learned however May 1977 44 states similar laws few didnt Alabama Arizopa Mississippi Missouri Rhode Island Utah information much obtained another AMA Amer ican Motorcycle Association sent us copy University Ohio study subject Ohio study highly detailed much legal language being examined extract information might help ful flying site problem further report will forthcoming information proves useful SIGN lIP BY NOV 15 FOR BONUS BARGAIN have getting AMA News stead Model viation magazine now best time subscribesign up November 15 will get 12 issues next year plus another December year dated Febru ary 1979 Thats 13 issues price 12 have getting AMA News separate publication getting month sample copy Model Aviation sample provided show what AMAs magazine like days although De cember issue has few pages nor mal order present important information about AMAs quest foradditional RC frequen cies also finish reporting large number rules-change proposals curtent two-year review cycle Model v/orion has come long way three yearsacclaimed best general interest model magazine tl field 1979 Bill fr Dues mailed mid-October using before November 15 can start Model v/at/on coiin regular ly December ever good time get money now AMA VP WINS DISTANCE AWARD Jim Scarborough Redondo Beach CA AMA VP District X runs just AMA office Hes also long time Free Flighter means has chased model mile also runs avocation itself having con testant famous Boston Marathon race year also won six awards National Jogging Association having run total 1978 miles between September 5 1977 July 29 1978 total ultimate series started 365 kilo meters beginners 1978 miles sea soned campaigners Congratulations Jim run really run 70 Model Aviation STATEMENTS FROM AMA DISTRICT VICE-PRESIDENT CANDIDATES DISTRICT II CANDIDATES John Grigg Lockport NV am proud candidate Vice-President Dis trict II Prouder still have Associ ate Vice President four years under John Byrne now candidate President AMA knowledge problems inner workings AMA gained during tenure Associate Vice President makes eminently qualified serve elected Vice-President background includes 35 years model builder flier present interests centered about Radio Control Sailplanes Quarter Midget Racing general sport fly ing am manager Design Drafting Department Sirra Research Corporation engineering company involved radar telemetry air navigation systems military environment greatest concerns AMA 1 continuation insurance program possibility weighted rate per member dependent type flying does 2 greatly increased flow public relations ma terial information local club level 3 greater recognition Dis trict II within AMA active district District level will work pro vide beder communications recognition significant local events devoting Vice Presidents column Model viation news district will encourage area meetings within district chaired area Associate Vice-President will tend personally area Associate Vice-President desires support policies ideas need vote Will help Law Hollwitz Oceanside NV Mr Lew Hollwitz 50 years old has volved aeromodeling over 35 years experience executive offices clubs follows present president PARCS Club has also past treasurer PARCS has both treasurer president Rich mond Model Flying Club has member Board Directors RC Society Marine Park has trea surer member Board Directors Radio Control Association Greater New York graduated Columbia University 1958 BFA degree also has working Rom-Air General Manager last five years directly involved negotia tions National Park Service two permitted Radio Control flying sites kind anywhere country Lew feels experience far away qualified man job District II Vice President DISTRICT IV CANDIDATES Chuck Foreman Mechanicsville VA Chuck has active modeler 36 years aspects modeling President Richmond VA RC Club three times Contest Director now Associate VP District IV helped organize has President Virginia State RC Organiza tion has attended AMA Council meetings familiar what transpires meetings As District IV Vice-President will strive better communications tween District IV clubs AMA Headquar ters work better publicity model avia tion both local national levels try promote state-funded flying sites John Spalding incumbent Lanham MD During years service districts repre sentation Academys posture abilities have dramatically improved John has directly involved respons ible important changes sees done future has worked Executive Council improve ser vice response Academy members needs planning new future stance program rotating broaden ing districts workers has resulted bet ter visible representation Good active workers reflection leader se lects No district has better slate AMA workers Fourth Vote John Spalding continue work DISTRICT VI CANDIDATES Horrace D Cain Buffalo Grove IL Hor race D Cain resident District VI 10 years AMA member 25 years Contest Director 15 years served 3 years District VI RC Contest Coordinator Ive flown competitive events IHLG RC Pattern Pylon can talk event whatever may hundred fifteen trophies FF CL RC sit basement mention non-trophy wins long can remember Ive associated models airplanes served 12 years USAF have airline pilot last 11 years personal gratification winning competition no longer important future sport/hobby plan en joy long time come Now am tired apathy confusion indifference shown AMA Headquarters Im tired way onlycram down throats leadership Im tired type mem bership cases does fulfill needs Im tired volunteers use posi tion maintain elevated status Im tired rules procedures applicable years ago Im tired contest board members vote own desires rather districts majority rule no real reason allow trends continue As member Executive Council will utmost develop memberships tailored individual needs change AMA organization oriented individual service members enhance image minia ture aviation meaningful worthwhile sport establish programs entrench AMA within recreational agencies national lo cal development flying sites generally work make AMA members ganization As District VI Vice President rep resentative will ensure rules decisions will result majority District VI interested modelers will see modelers have piece action will listen try maintain attitude can rather attempt list countless rea sons something cannot done promise modelers AMA District VI fair representation Executive Council vote Horrace D Cain vote progressive management AMA executive level Glenn Lee incumbent Batavia ILGlenn has Vice-President District VI past six years Prior Associate Vice-President has served Control Line Contest Board has modeler life Contest Director Leader member years flies types airplanes including Indoor models Free Flight Control Line RC regularly competes Nationals FAI events As member AMA Executive Council usually votes against frivolous expensive projects DISTRICT VIII CANDIDATES John Embry Sulphur LA space has made available to tell little about myself am candi date District VIII Vice President First personal side am 36 years old have lived life District VIII am graduate chemical engineer Loui siana Technical University am currently Technical Superintendent Cities Service Petrochemical Complex Lake Charles Widowed seven years ago two daughters Donna age 13 Wendy age 11 make up family home first model Stombecker kit Black Widow built 1948 Plastic models available now particular model solid wood first powered model came 1951 A-i Firebaby powered Royal Spitfire 065 oil fields around Longview Kilgore Texas home time 1953 family moved Shreveport LA exposure RC began fly-away Trixter-Beam landed front yard several years RC occupied spare time money ever growing city soon enveloped nearby flying sites yet able drive distant fields interest switched Control Line Free Flight About time Shreveport Sky Demons club formed fortunate become charter member its officers still Junior AMA number 6838 issued period Lots Stunt Combat Rat Rac ing flying filled years Through RC held interest Working school hobby shop high school senior provided great opportuni ty expand participation college came along fortunate have under standing house mother allowed airplanes dormitories Marriage graduation becoming esatblished profession did slow things down awhile however ultimately provided means fly real ly wanted 1965 single channel given way multi-reed equipment 1967 multiproportional 1968 privileged participate forming AMA club Lake Area Radio Kontrol Society its 10 years existence have served elected office including two years President during perDecember1978 71 lad idea hosting Nats Lake Charles conceived Late 1972 phone calls letters AMA HQ begain building case Lake Charles close working relationship HQ officers soon developed 1974 Nats appointed serve Facilities Coordina tor Thus began association Nats Executive Committee am present ly de facto member 1975 again privileged fill Facilities Coordinator position Nats 1976 Dayton required local person position again able work Nats Executive Committee time equipment trouble shooter relationship renewed 1978 Nats During times have fortunate able attend four different Executive Council meetings guest Murry Frank As candidate District VIII office am obviously involved RC ever believe total exposure outlined above will permit comprehend rep resent problems phases modeling will endeavor elected cover district both personally through AVPs provide members fair equal voice AMAs affairs Thank consideration Bill Lee Missouri City TX Getting chance fill important job like VP district AMA something en counter day Im getting chance would like give job try background consists over 25 years modeling primary interests Control Line have active Leader member AMA past several years ac tive local club activities contest work am competition flier regularly traveling throughout district entering local compe tition am currently CL Racing Ad visory Committee am contributing editor Control Line Racing Mode/Av/ at/on am touch todays flying todays AMA needs Murry Frank current VP District VIII has chosen run re-election has nominated succeed him office VP district requires lot time work job performed adequately am sure district agree Murry has filled job very well over years respected mem bers AMA Executive Council recog nize amount effort will required VP district am prepared devote time effort represent AMA members district ask support election DISTRICT X CANDIDATES Jim Scarborough incumbent Redondo Beach CA am running second term Vice-President District X decision made automatically though am incumbent lot travel paper work associated position Travel Council Meetings cuts ones free time also entails time away work However after weighing negative aspects have de cided owe district AMA con tinue returning service service rendered past see fit return office other two years will bend over backwards justify faith person cannot change machinery am sure going try have received quite few inputs changes am attempting implement would appreciate support put ting X next name District X Betty Stream Long Beach CA believe have qualifications experience serve District X Vice President As active member AMA over 15 years part modeling family 29 have par ticipated aspects hobby Free Flight Control Line RC have served AMA Associate Vice President several years have attended Executive Council Meetings official proxy several occasions AVP several promise serve members Dis trict X faithfully fully asa member Executive Council serve members AMA furtherance hobbylsport aeromodeling Connecticut S Maine acttunetts Hampshire Rhode Inland ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Ansoojage Vice-Presideetn Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 High Street Old Town MC 04468 Charles H Learoyd PO Sot 428 West Groton MA 01472 Al Nonotnik 4 Benerly Place Norwalk CT 06850 George Parker 7 Paal Dr Lee MA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Boldac Drive Ledyard CT 08339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Aw Kircery MC 03904 Time now start thinking about Dis trict meeting 1979! Have offer western Massachusetts expect least two others Connecticut eastern Massachusetts Time also think about club needs AMA display piece can mall displays static shows organ ized meeting display need formative appealing display photos color model activity lighted back ground own pass-out literature great color piece Model Aviation should plan least two months ahead get list past experience should allow week delivery time should plan getting out very day after use So far District dis play has used seven times esti mated least 8000 people have seen have received literature table rests upon Time take look better insurance benefits 1979 result HQ effort provide better service go along dues increase Watch an nouncement membership renewal pack age sure vote presidential candidate choice Most District peo ple have met John Byrne Earl Witt have attended District meeting have tended other functions such WRAMS Show larger area meets Either will make great new AMA president Johnny Clemens hard act follow have seen lot positive views ward dues increase lately very much regret people unhappy about cant appeased unfortunate indeed ever option magazine first place Hopefully can provide enough good benefits can continue make Model v/at/on desir able fully justify increase Frankly am frightened about size some new RC planes item agenda Council Meeting Nov 4th Omaha Let hear Present insurance covers anything presently flyfor now some recent homeowners denial coverage cause aircraft clause trouble horizon Starting month am sending special news release appointed district officials along accurate address phone list ing will monthly letter better informed officers appointees tried get meeting work due area problems didnt work Perhaps ficers newsletter will work out better Any other inputs November 4th Council Meeting will gratefully received phone November 2nd never enough input LETS HEAR IT FROM YOU!! New Jerney S New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-Presidoot 36-29 213 Street Baysiole NY 11381 Associate Vice-Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Prank Oresch 9 Willow Ave Piscaoawuy NJ 08854 David Fifield 11 Lace Lane Bleora NY 12065 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Montplaisir 17 Rotary Dr Summit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emerson Ate Union NJ 07083 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies IJSAP/EIJROPC Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 208 Windemerr Rd Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS Although meetings Executive Council usually held concluded same day generally Saturday next will TWO days duration November 4 5 site will Omaha Nebraska reason advanced extra day shot additional time will needed further consider long-range AMA planning program initiated special meetings last spring also found departure less traditional temporal norm strong impli cations 1979 Nats will held some Nebraska shall grant ed opportunity inspecting location Now before District lI-ersgo shock take good look map United States agree Nebraska just about centrally located can both longitudinally AND latitudinally Proponents Lake Charles center US correct use Mississippi divid ing line East West simply can ignore crazy LATITUDE Being Gulf puts WAAAY down Any way cheer up LOVE us Springfield Ohio IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE get real kick perusing Con test Calendar magazine month note more pro ceeds various meets being donated charitable under-privileged recipients gives inner glow realize 72 Model Aviation pursuit such model aviation pleasurable beneficial its devotees can also bring health happiness others tally detached hobby need ful help kind another Cases point found far apart geometric ally Augusta GA August 26 & 27 DIXIE FLYERS put show benefit Muscular Dystrophy Association Bridgeport CT same dates RADIO CONTROL CLUB OF CONNEC TICUT held its 6TH ANNUAL NORTHEAST RADIO CONTROL CHAMPIONSHIPS year purpose raising funds Boys Girls Clubs Bridgeport Inc Georgia bit too far reach did invade precincts neighboring District take Bridgeport meet wish compliment RCC CONN worthy efforts RHINEBECK RE-VISITED Another highly successful World War Jamboree has won its place annals modern aviation history annual mod elers treat presents pleasant aspects hard put consolidate brief descriptive statement es sence though affiar unique hence highly deserving mention combines good things beautiful upstate New York setting seasoned mosphere good fellowship abun dance fun entire family Though ba sically contest WW model aircraft weekend September 9 & 10 again featured Cole Palen Air Show full-scale Fokkers Jennies other vintage flying machines Jamboree particularly enjoyable year privileged judge Combat event afforded honor presenting AMA Award Excellence Mid-Hudson RC Society varied contributions model aviation over years including annual WW Jamborees Rhinebeck Clas sics featuring model aircraft Golden Era Aviation financial support other assistance FAI team efforts Club President Vance Sutton accepted award club graciously responded upon its behalf personal compliments great club Contest Director D J Amodeo job excellently performed GEORGEW DICKINSON thanks District II AMA member George Dickinson Somerville NJ join ing exclusive group AMA Life Mem bers George can now sport enviable AMA No L-50 too can acquire nice low number preceded letter L same time grace AMA treasury charitably contributing sum least $1000 Worth-y organization im pact such largesse may abated through handy time-honored device known time-payment installment plan Avantilll ROMANO GARABELLO MEMORIAL CON TEST 1978 contest growing popularity year held September 17 Floyd Bennett Field model aircraft flying site forms part Department Interiors Gateway National Recreation facility Brooklyn NY Much credit due Pennsylvania Avenue Radio Control Society its Contest Directorand President Lou Hollwitz well-managed largelyattended flying memorial memory good friend late Romano Garabello highly honored privilege afforded PARCS judging Pattern events Novice through Masters GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio sylvania S West Virgin III DISTRICT REPORT Den Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERaho Road Dayton OH 45429 Associate Vice-Presidents Joe tiben 5192 Edenhurst Lynhursn OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St ViennaWV 26101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadombrook St David PA 19087 Edward Wissvr 1521 Summit St. McKeesportPA 15131 Have some feedback District folks question large models As know much increased interest very large RC airplanes has led questions surance coverage safety personal opinion large models perse un safe since size weight alone aspect safety have deeply issue safety flying small RPVs Remotely Piloted Vehicles military project has very difficult us resolve issue size weight As know safety combination things dealing human factors malfunction equipment nature flying object its impact speak lands unintention al manner have reports rather unsafe opera tions fun fly held Kentucky have also witnessed unsafe oper ations local club operations public gatherings Personally feel human element far important ingredi ent doesnt matter small light aircraft safety jeopardy flown over people things Secondly highly important craft its equip ment function normally failure again weget back human element Because dumb device cant fix itself strictly responsive human care gets Lastly look device itself As suming we can build maintain operate safely now something fails must deal consequences failure device fails damage creates responsive energy sys tem has weight mass velocity Velocity also problem self since imposes problem human re action time control people ground being able get out its way fails equation energy t/2 MV2 M weight divided gravitational constant important thing note increase weight have linear re lationship ie doubling weight doubles force Note however double veloci ty energy quadrupled since square velocity term So velocity im portant contribution energy damage cre ated impact might suggest simply put limit energy content complicates things because must now mea sure velocity beast order know whether complies safety cri teria really might difficult chore however stnce level flight velocity could trapped timed As matter interest offer quick example Typical Pattern Ship s top speed mphforce impact ft/lb Moister Airplane bs top speed 60 mph force impact ft/lb essence whole discussion boils down strong argument keeping flight velocity down promote safety well concentrating intensively human element letter Fred Fischer Trevose PA suggests system matic approach pool ideas industry modelers would used basis set voluntary regula tions think Fred has good point suggesting voluntary set rules could basically trial basis eventual regulations certainly right saying dont want leap half-baked set firm regulations suggestion item Council committee action may proper approach letter Al Schaeffer team man ager Reading PA Flying Dutchmen AMA Show Team Al reports team already completed 56 shows year Among week long Reading Air Show Berkshire Mall ninth year completed 26 hours 14 minutes East er Seals Foundation American Business Club Muscular Dystrophy Jerry Lewis Telethon radio TV shows month writeups magazines newspapers show team has existence 10 years Flying Dutchmen Aeromodelers Club has existence since 1936 club also has sanctioned Control Line show team Obviously club very public-service-minded congratulated good work about other clubs out Dis trict Ill Summations type very helpful reporting whats going too can easily receive little notoriety letting have kind information Delaware rict Colombia lanri 0 North Carolina IIVirginia DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding District IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanham MD 20801 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Foreman 809 Pohite Rd Mechanicsvlle VA 23111 V Bill Helms 800 Tysola Road Charlotte NC 28210 George Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19809 John Preston 7012 Elnira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Russell Sandusky 1122 Plaza CirclvJoppa MD 21085 Paul Yacobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayenceville NC 28301 second annual District IV AMA meet ing came off planned larger attend ance varied programs Especially well received disserta tion Kirby Crawford Quarter Scale display aircraft beauty answered questions nearly day Both John Preston Howard Crispin made fine presentations holding interest crowd forum discussions types modeling matters Maynard Hill Kirby Crawford Bob Karisson lively very informative John Worth Executive Director AMA spoke briefly discussed questions December1978 73 floor awhile Fred Grigg Ron McNally Russ Sandusky attend ance answered questions crowd whole affair MCd very ably George Preston also acted CD Sundays delightful Fun Fly airstrip excellent site flying very good Bob Violett gave real show ducted fan power latest model A4 claims some fantastic efficiences now flight speeds backed him up As usual work done hardy group Virginians Chuck Joanne Fore man George Preston leading group Thanks lots good times us Lets see everybody make next year recently gave unusually thorough test HobbyPoxy-and-glass finishing system told about some columns back remember told you should try dust-free grain-free finish Using Hob byPoxys clear enamel mixed matt hard ener applied glass cloth entire aircraft filled cloth coat same switched white under coater matt hardener final filling sanding Well B25 lost power engine low pass last month ended up spin roof small shed further nose dive concrete impacts terrific broke off nose tips split tail covering aircraft came through repairable though force smash broke both Goldberg gears main nylon block tore engine nacelle aircraft repaired finished again Any other finishing cover ing system would have destroyedl difference between club Club newsletter Its cement holds group together puts organization big time new newsletter arrived week another club has become Club Fredericksburg VA Aeromasters MAC Talespins editor Charlie Rictors note first issue came today Good luck Bill Schultz President guys search new site Talespins will help Its voting time again time will easier new system will used Youve got some good choices make too So no excuses Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V South Carolina S Teenearee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeilI District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Associate Vice-Presidents John Bryson400CouncilCir PG Box 1355 Tupelo MS 38801 Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood Dr. Huntsville AL 35805 Richard Jackson 108 Thorolee St Charleston Hgts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Bunyan Dr Delray Beach FL 33444 Patrick Koehler 1592 Idlewood Oak Ct Atlanta GA 30319 Ed Moorman P0 Box 1643 Eglin AFB FL 32542 Lois Rodriguez C-iD 5th St Ext. Villa Rica Bayamon Puerto Rico 00619 John Workman 5321 Overton Road Nashville TN 37220 Pictured below Paul Miley flying FF Helicopter Birmingham other day may recall Paul won first event 76 Ohio Nats Pensacola June right behind friend Herbert Jordon another Hell buff Paul has always helped newcomers Free Flight spending hours schooling model aero dynamics learn art July gave Herschell Hunnicut Bill Mathews working FF Helicopter copy us went Lake Charles Nats last month ex cept Paul went instead Bham hospi tal chest pain came home week later lay dead done undetect ed cancer As buried interred him miniature internal combustion en gine possible model airplane use next world specific request Untimely can cellation exit premier Free Flighter Want see beautiful model Please no tice Indoor canard held Barbara Speedy Arthur Miami blimp hangar went down other day take some Dictures way little lady AMA HQ Miss Penny Witt important Public Relations division has asked report three clubs District V worked hard Muscular Dystrophy drive Penny said Middle Tennessee RC Club sent best report US Mr John Fore man President Also Dixie Flyers Birmingham Aero Modelers did well Thank clubs ny works buddy Larry Bolich up Washington PR understand Larry beats regularly poor employees fail perform DISTRICT V CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH month want meet hardest working clubs theentire district important Alabama Rocket City Radio Controllers Hunts ville year hosted 18th conse cutive RC Pattern meet serving Radio Control modelers splendid well-run contest 74 Model Aviation josusiio flail atiu riI 1 tne left above snap congratulating Robert Hodgdon has just won fun-fly Jerome newsletter editor AMA Associ ate VP Alabama doing nice job both proud Jerome Last year Butch Norckauer editor club newsletter Iictured above fine model Mr George Smith CDd big Pattern meet last year 1977 George gentleman PSterv 55r25 II pILLUr tOVOdI LIII 00 irripus L4IIL WIrI ners recent meets L R Al Clark 2nd Precision Greg Smith 1St JuniorTeam Jim Vanderzyl also 1st Junior Team years big annual Pattern meet Rusty Foster Steve Kehres Doug Wester friendly visitor Bob Speers Dick Johnston last three pictures taken July club meeting could show RCRC members Much thanks AMA AVP Jerome Hall supplying information best wishes entire Huntsville club now future unselfish hard work serving RC community 1972 hosted Masters Contest recall Want see YOUR club featured Send information well get Illinois ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee District VI Vice-President 619 Mandrake Batavia 1160510 Associate Vice-Presidents David S Ahlberg 734 Acadia Rd. Valparaiso IN 46383 Roger Geers RR 5 Qaincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Stunely Lane Springfield IL 62704 Frank L Hughes 709 NE 44th St Kansas City MO 64116 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40504 Robert 6 Stagner 1638 Seifert Dr Poplar Bluff MD 63901 Phillip Sullinan 3021 Spring Valley Ct Anderson IN 46011 Award Excellence new AMA shirt patch available called Award Excellence patch can worn members chartered clubs have approved District Vice President being outstanding AMA club approval should clubs have shown outstanding service dedication its members AMA public other worthwhile modeling endeavor patch fairly large oval featuring red white blue AMA logo large golden E center lettering says Award Excellence AMA Club Academy Model Aeronautics Forms recommendation avail able AMA HQ think club worthy such club members feel like adding another patch shirt jacket fill out send dont think should decrease status such award Im going approve unless list some darn good reasons should Talk over club meet Ings Most Control Line fliers area have attended Bill Allens contests Labor Day weekend Aero Challenge Muscu lar Dystrophy event has grown year year 137 contestants entered 291 events came 12 states Canada England Bill turned over $1297 Muscular Dystrophy contest Linus Boehie Secretary Mineral Area RC Society Bonne Terre MO sent letter photos modeling booth set up Washington County Fair Potosi MO St Francois County Fair near Farmington MO Several thousand people visited fairs people saw RC models first time booth successful has aided clubs ef forts get flying field new state park photo turns out shows Linus hncsnh Iowa etan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Avenue Mascot iso IA 52761 Associate Vice-Presidento James 0 Clark RR 3 Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Tim Price 11287 Saur Sterling Heights Ml 48078 Win Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Trail Sr Joseph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Howard Wayne 1706 7th St NE Rochester MN 55901 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romalut Ml 48174 should reading just prior next Council meeting Omaha NE November 4 5 time writing have still received approximately 60% response Michigan redistricting issue dont feel can make honest proposal issue Council thing apparent re sponses far CONTEST COOR DINATION confirmed Associ ate Vice Presidents Michigan conver sations very difficult contest coordi nator job needs help communication read Vince Man kowskis column District IX August 1978 issue put very well should read As result response will pro pose add another contest coordinator District VII Michigan Control Line contests should help relieve Wes Slack doing both CL RC giving him time work RC coordination prob lems So will need volunteer rec ommendation CL Contest Coordinator would have liked have put some pictures month some contests around District VII didnt get clubs Next month hope have some Suds City other areas should getting have re newal form election ballot now Re member can VOTE renewing never renew can vote election NOW District VII can vote president AMA have two choicesJohn Byrne VP District II Earl Witt Secretary/Treasurer Please vote way will have right complain about results dont vote should complain month get about 40 newsletters have articles complaining about poor support club members seems same few members work clubs fair rest group dont hesitate get SUPPORT YOUR CLUB will support AMA rather short report month have busy has diffi cult keep up Im sure have did get Cedar Rapids air show very poor day too spectators did manage col lect $8000 Muscular Dystrophy went Iowa City Soaring meet fly radio went dead morning contest beautiful site pretty fair turnout Lots nice prizes superb fliers Arkansas siana Meico alioma t VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank District VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Buzz Anerill 9117 La Barranea NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 623 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Frank Osborne 18 Mohave Dr N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Teeny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 No contest season year did end Labor Day contests Dallas Benbrook what saw successful great contests Glad see hope see other contests held year November 4-5 next Council meeting meet Omaha Nebraska Omaha Seems possible Nats site Lin coln Glad see some members doing something about Nats sites Want December1978 75 L-R Jim Burns club vice-president Lyle Davis Don Peck Robert Hodgdon again Gene Hunter Linca up pose ror LuCK ocam ano son son front almost shown Also Bill McBride club secy/treas Ron West Ed Slayton Melvin Bowser David Kehres Gene Hornbuckle [CO UWit 4 SAUU UOiUii5 put annual AAA Control Line contest yesterday middle September day started out nice deluge rain hit middle afternoon Wiped us out Maybe should say washed us out Dont forget voteforyour AMA leaders backyard Come up site suitable will held backyard Along line thing failed get done Council getting AMA purchase property backed move buy 1-lutchinson until fell through would nice property terest possible Nats sites around coun try property owner has stronger vote comes use site involved property could used thingsmu seum headquarters warehouse etc need storage space records Nats FAK storage issue should out before close election date November 25 ballot must HQ count have problems write HQ write talked John Clemens agrees mecast bal lot let us know appreciated hav ing served should get renewal notice ballot October Use both Several people have asked advice election best response nominated John Byrne President Bill Lee Dis trict VIII VP have changed mind am both asked Bill give bit column idea being Vice President district something prepared handle Murry approached back January Sure have active AMA af fairs over past few years Yes have visible least involved Control Line aspect hobby idea putting myself out front asking people VOTE idea really set back heels its grows grows grows l really become convinced own mind DO want position Some experience might inter est am 36 years old married two great kids have flying model airplanes over 25 years lapse being girls cars-college years acquired wife college degree University Colora job would support fam ily hobby have active com petitor during entire flying career Leader Member AMA about past five years travel around district regular ly entering local contests have directed contests Houston area have served Control Line Racing Event Director 75 Nats recently Control Line Category Director last Nats Lake Charles am active member CL Racing Advisory Committee am currently contributing editor Con trol Line Racingfor Mode/Aviation Representing district VP means course representing ALL people ALL interests just aspect hobby primary interests Control Line feel can truly represent district AMA areas communi cation necessary adequately repre sent special interest group communica tion am prepared support very large geographical district no person can cover himself AMA allows VP have Associate VPs help communication would use tool its fullest advantage addition would expand regular travels around district competition reasons include much time communication possible coupled excellent Houston-area clubs providing input would make very good representation AMA business Murry nominated succeed him fice VP District VIII itself honor Murry highly re spected members AMAs Executive Council have him feel could carCslorado as S Nebraska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankewski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue NE 68005 Associate Vice-Peosideerts Charles Brunnon 2220 Mariposa Blvd Casper WY 82001 Gerald Deneau 8464 S Andes Place Aurora CO 80010 Paul Kegel 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 Oscar Olson Oi 11 Maple Omaha NE 68104 Jim OReilly 4700 N Battin Wichita KS 67220 Jim Rickects SlOS Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 FM Skylarks time time send along newspaper clippings copies promotional material get excellent cov erage Fargo ND area means Skylarks work Other clubs have chance see clippings pick up few ideas things have tendency grow Keep sending Fargo latest letter Chuck Brannon AVP Casper WY reports unusually high temperatures summer have inhibited flying somewhat Temperatures 92 97 darees still uncommonly common dur ry something approaching level expertise very special compliment would like try fill quite large shoes VP people district want try feel can job would ask take time return ballot received give support Dues Increase AMA activities events programs issues concerns encompassing AMA dues location Nats rule book regretably election officers does carry same impact yearly dues simple fact issue member must respond some writ ing check painful experience best increase dues putting mild ly major step fostering greater interest AMA affairs Copies letters district VPs Acad emy HQ concerning dues increase have widely circulated number diverse viewpoints have expressed Surprising some number dissenting opinions does surpass number letters accept reasoning behind dues crease Most people seem realize has six years since last dues increase Fig ured year-to-year basis yearly per centage increase very small less 8% per year bad figure compared last six years cost living increase underlying tone negative re sponses has too much too fast Ex cept small minority objection dues increase itself meted out Perhaps increase last year ease way would have better some year Academy will end its fi nancial year red financial reserve would have flat broke last year Executive Council could justify increase membership dues large financial reserve Now end 1978 financial reserve practical purposes non-existent AMA membership has right receive continuously improving member services efficient rule book better insurance coverage increased charter club benefits fre quency acquisitions films quality publications fact services improvements cost money fact nation wide inflation coupled tremendous increases insurance premiums has necessi tated dues increase problem much dues increase last year would still need rear too courtesy insurance company healthy increase dues year healthy operate million dollar operation break-even budget year sur plus funds generated early going last dues increase five six years ago along interest generated funds provided AMA enough finance membership programs prolonged time increase needed Will AMA have financial reserve building up result 1979 increase Yes will working inflexible breakeven budget insurance increases $150 per member presented opportunity acquire permanent site AMA headquarters/museum unfore 76 Model Aviation unshields used bY Lesper bunch keep thin ala,trnnigss ennL tRrsannnn nhntni OUflUing L-fl JimIUflU tU LIn5E Idiom Williams Std & 2-mtr Chuck Bra nnon Std & 2-mtr Kneeling Chad Brannon Jr Std & Scale dines Brannon ohoto Two ofChucks photos LSF meet Denver last August third photo Omaha field sometime 60s Someone doing outside loops wires reached out grabbed model Can anyone put date names seen expense arises should have finan cial ability cope reserve funds interest accumulated meant overcome problems Also interest financial reserve time has low compared other orgnizations simi lar size Hopefully reserve will allow us another few years warning before increase will again become necessary Customarily whenever cost goes up services AMAs insurance property damage currently carries $250 deductible hope AMA will pick up first $250 making coverage complete $5 charge charter clubs additional insured status flying site property owners also being reviewed intent doing away fee also several other changes being studied soon come feasible will reported pet project vigorous film program films will pro duced can used clubs ac quisition flying sites Also could clude dues renewal form question naire current AMA issues statement accomplishments Academy ma jor areas concern Membership input needs stimulated such questionnaire might help questionnaire/statement form something can have 1980 enough people feel worthwhile Perhaps form included charter club renewal pack could also used Let know feel dues increase subject debate no wins Certainly after col umn out will still take exception Forty-eight cents week however still seems heck bargain na tional international representation finest magazines available surance competition licenses other benefits membership Academy Model Aeronautics Arizona fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armaur Lane Redando Beach CA 90278 Associate Visa-Presidoots Robert Barnes 98-1080 Komo Mai Drivo Aiea I-lI 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 Wont Sham Fresno CA 93711 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rn 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Berty Scream 3723 Snowdon Avenue Long Beach CA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marcos CA 92089 Quite few concerned modelers have writ ten HQ expressing fears e models have gotten out hand wonder about insur ance coverage monsters Several have written excellent proposals regarding means limiting size/weight behemoths want assure now models legal Regardless size weight power long models flown accordance AMA safety code covered insurance case didnt know safety code located back rule book believe some confusion over legality models exists because rule book limits engine size well below 1 cu bic inch rule book covers competi tion models large models sport models obviously eligible en try sanctioned contest next meeting Executive Coun cil scheduled first weekend No vember important items agenda some form regulation large models need guidance suggestions solicited welcome Fortunately mentioned earlier some modelers have taken initiative sent suggestions AMA portable display have move again Cordova Model Mas ters have requested extremely large show theyre putting moves Lancaster Antelope Valley Tailwinds will use 3rd Annual Hitachi RC Contest month later want use Edwards AFB show weekend 11 12 November club has need nifty display drop line Ill set up Remember costs nothing another part AMA membership August busy month tended couple club meetings went Nationals First meeting sat Camarillo Flying Circus presided over President Nick Johnen Like lot other clubs have problem locating flying site joy club night feel have located site river bank centrally located expecting final approval momentarily unlike some clubs intend allow modeler use site proviso modeler must AMA member No license no fly will cater Sunday fun flier long has insurance coverage feel sport flier drops out AMA because $2500 dues contin ues fly adequate coverage could spoil showed film Fun Lifetime film about trade shows featured Californias MACS Show also attended San Fernando Valley Silent Flyers club meeting meeting ably presided over noted Barbara Henon has made mark Soaring fraternity night attended club happened have auction baked goods raise money treasury catch items prepared modeler wife Well can take word guys bake good build fly Yes several noted fliers club look little heavier could got caught up bidding ended up buying ex-Free Flighter Jerry Krainocks cherry pie good ate whole thing saw Ed Slobod meeting Some old tim ers might remember him Thermal Thumbers late 40s filled club latest AMA bus iness fielded questions best ability financial matters Dave Peltz member club excellent review critical AMAs financial responsibility excellent mean flip charts com plete bar graphs comparisons ever misconceptions some areas pointed out attempted clarify intends present analysis HQ various magazines publication hope allows AMA proofread com ment before published Knowing Dave will excellent job report REMEMBER TO VOTEI THERMALS Alaska o ana on inatan XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-Presideot 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Ansociate Vice-Presidents Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pocatello 1083201 Simon Oreose Rn 1 Box 48 Boadviem MT 59015 Claronce C Haught Hr 5 Box 16 Coeur dAleno 1083814 Ed McColloush 53 SE 81 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Recin 26808 Donor Court Kenn WA 98031 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Street Redmond WA 98052 Recently letter came door Southern California transplant Daniel F Moore lives 72593 London Road Cottage Grove OR 97424 has recently moved Cottage Grove flies RC Sailplanes has unable find club area interested forming Dan iel has information about two flying sites area could very useful club Anyone interested should contact Mr Moore address above Nats great success again Free Flight events went off well weather cooperated quite well Mother Nature gave us rain shower day variable winds other days Attendance lower previous years lot people entering events may have balanced Out As previous years lots people helped year list gets longer year would like list directed events Frank Parmenter Friendswood TX Joe Guylas VanWert OH Steve Geraghty San Jose CA Phil Sullivan Anderson IN Bert Pond Longmeadow MA Richard Covalt Anderson IN Bob Isaacks Houston TX Gene Simpson Houston TX Terry Rimert Baldwin FL Sandy Frank Wichita Falls TX Casey Hornbeck Dallas TX Murry Frank Wichita Falls TX others could have done toiled hot sun day after day much relief Among Joan Guylas two young sters Jeff Jan Anne Whitson Char lene Lusich helped us days did Duke Donnavan helped us several times really needed help Unfortunately did get names sun time have dulled memory Indoor something else year to appreciate site magnificent people run build ing absolutely best want find out good place really will have talk Indoor fliers spectators both days Indoor Some families brought lunches etc set up camp bleachers could spend day fantastic see models fly have spectators clap cheer something happened took fancy Besides listed above helped us Indoor CharlesAlba Charles Staton Frank Carney Bob Lake helped us needed no way adequately thank helped year am very proud see Academy work through give themselves help rest us Thank us Mother Nature has way putting us December1978 77 Annual contest third week August Four last five years WMC Annual has cold rainy windy What have suggestion group Lets swap meets beat Mother Nature Misery August Annual February JUN IO FLIGHT f EDWHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Sta New York NY 10005 TRY TETHER CONTEST FLYING Pierre La Dat has described us tether contest flying little models powered 020 Tee Dee Pee Wee gas engines Take gander cute little Filly Loo Bird plans printed half-size actual wing span being 12 tether flying models have wires com ing out right wing tips order have racers fly clockwise circles guide wires 10 long center line fuselage Landing gears have two wheels promote interesting models required have cockpit canopy certainly sounds like real fun event models simple quick build Construction can built-up solid allbalsa recommended Wings stabilizers piece Filly Loo Bird extend through slots body Pierre says construction would simpler flying surfaces mounted flush top body reminding us keep thrust line wing stab settings 0-0-0 Airfoils dont have symmetrical recommend ed dont create too much lift Pierre confirms bet event al lows entrants plenty opportunity experi ment planform layouts degree fanciness Some guys says building scale models same rules couple have tried rubber powered models too Naturally model has have very distinctive name s big part fun Pierre explains Filly Loo Bird named after exotic tropical bird flies very very fast ever smaller circles Nice going Pierre lets hear about CL POSTAL ENDS OCT31 Come Lets get flights Academys second Control Line postal con test modelers 16 years old less entries must received end No vember Okay lets fly JUNIOR FUGHT WORKSHOP Gosh well football season better get schools winter door building/flying program underway recommendations going draw experiences Fairwood Fly ers Berea Ohio fall Dan OMalley forms new club sixth grade class Fairwood School year kids ginners start indoor hand-launched gliders rubber powered models During winter hold contests build advanced models use gym try try better flights getting three four five minutes long During spring turn outdoor models Fairwood Flyers Model Airplane Club selects its own officers silkscreens T-shirts holds local contest prizes outsiders fly contests nearby towns mem bers purchase own kits have 25c weekly dues cover additional needed sup plies great extent have depended Micro-X EZB Simplex Glider kits recommend too basis program Gerald Skrjanc runs Micro-X Box 1063 Lorain Ohio 44055 Send him $100 cover cost catalog information indoor wood selection worth cost also suggest send SOc Jim Noonan Old Timer Models Box 18002 Milwaukee WI 53218 catalog supplies suggest club records kept AMA event category think important keep records kit magazine etc design flown OMalley practically whole sixth grade club believe leaders will find too should some basis re strict membership about 10 balance should put waiting list ready join original member loses interestorbecomes disturbing element Also recommended achievement rat ings Cadet rating could given se lection Pilot one-minute rubber pow ered flight Ace five minutes could course ratings requirements including Glider club pro gram assistance group has built before course recommend AMAs Cub can obtained AMA HQ bulk dis count Low ceilinged gyms best places fast flying Cubs however program must advance quickly beyond skip altogether group has experience next step model continuing prob lem especially since no good next step door kit exists might try Peck ROG prefer larger slower model easier adjust Fairwood Flyers go right Micro-X EZB very sizeable jump does require experienced teacher guidance Shortly will present interim model called Fun City Flyer bigger Easy B smaller Pennyplane believe good step direction advanced indoor endurance flying hope able get winter indoor program started Let hear about WINTER INDOOR POSTAL SCHEDULED Indoor postal contests appear fitting best school model building/flying pro grams AMA planning seasons January/February/March Youve got able include contest schedule somewhere Hand-Launched Stick HandLaunched Glider events will again agenda rules will published up coming issue can write Ed Whitten copy last years rules will again cover flying big coming up Make part wintertime indoor school building flying program Thats month gang Lets get winter programs rolling lying LXUE2AAT PLANS ASS HALF SIZE 1/2 eheelo bend wire Cochor mire Olot bottom oi, 6 er linenylon reioforcem.t 1/8 plywood 78 Model Aviation place time time Sometimes gets ridiculous however Consider Misery meet put Start-O-Bats Three four years weather has warm sunny February meet held Al ternatively Wiltamette Modelers have an
