At January 27 AMA Executive Coun cii meeting approved line should drawn concerning model size agreed some limit should defined govern whether insurance coverage should provid ed also agreed however further time should given obtain input AMA members various special interest ganizations might affected noted example Coun cil previously approved seeking recom mendations Quarter Scale Associa tion National Miniature Pylon Racing Association concerning size safety responses requested March 31 Thus tween now next Council meeting April 28th time interested parties offer comments constructive sugges tions proposals subject Continued page 73 tentative AMA budget prepared HQ staff January 27 Executive Council meeting provided detail usual particularly regard breakdown expenses various departments con sidered tentative because subject furth er review refinement next Council meeting April time final 1978 financial statement will availableit tentative budget prepared HQ budget effort year comprehensive ever attempted merely rehash updated version last year new feature 79 expense budget showing allocations departments major divisions effort allocations include percentages salaries people efforts support department addi tion directly assigned depart ment example under Public Relations show $60577 includes full-time ries Special Events Director Larry Bolich assistant Penny Witt plus 20% salaries AMA Executive Director 5% Mrs Jackson AMAs Comptroller 5% assistant 15% AMAs in-house printer 5% mail clerk 20% stock clerk 20% receptionist 20% general part-time clerk addition allocated percentages rent telephones postage freight office supplies printing plus actual amount $35700 79 bud geted department operations during year Thus budget year compared other years better shows costs involved various operations including support personnel actually assigned department involved business department Other area Special Projects PR budget does contemplate doACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Break-Even aian 1979 Budget No Membership 80000 70000 60000 Break Line 50000 0 30000 20000 100000 Expense100000 300000 Membership Income $ 1764000 1543500 1323000 1102500 -882000 -441000 -J 91 x uJ 15000001700000 May1979 69 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 COUNCIL APPROVES TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR 79 APPROVED MODEL SIZE UMITING Status asof March 11979 cP~ 50000070000090000011000001300000 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Tentative Budget Part ating Expenses Allocations $452188 18835 34401 Expenses Salaries l departments Annuity Retirement Program Payroll Taxes Total related salaries$ Rent approx 5000 sq ft Telephones Postage ght exclusive membership processing Membership Processing Membership Insurance $275 per member Rule Books Public Relations Operations Travel Supplies etc Awards FlImProjects uction Travel Equip Rental Services Processing Film Library HQ Service Officer Service VP budgets Council travel etc Magazines officers Contest Directors etc Staff Travel Council Trade Shows Meetings Office Supplies stationery materials Office Equipment Maintenance Printing Professional Fees legal audit consultant Insurance General Depreciation Bad Debts Personal Property Taxes FAI 53527 x 50 Teams Programs Mtgs NAA Divisional Fee cost FAI franchise Scholarship Program Totals usive magazine direct costs Model Aviation Magazine Direct Costs Model GeneralMembershipAviation AdministrServicesMagazine Total 505424 28350 13000 32000 $ 91905 13233 6500 14700 81375 179025 7400 35700 1 000 33400 5000 34248 10752 14000 24000 4625 8500 15000 11500 10500 600 3000 26764 26764 1000 $1112927 410307 $134321 6655 1950 9000 81375 179025 7400 $1 42672 3429 direct cost * 4000 FAI & Contests Nats $ 75949 2033 1950 1800 1 000 33400 5000 34248 10752 7000 8400 4625 680 15000 11500 10500 600 3000 1000 $273043 7200 3400 3600 340 7000 2400 2720 26764 26764 $430326$154041$147380 ______________410307 TOTAL Operating Expense *Magazine has separate phone lines $1523234$273043$430326$564348$147380$108137 ing last year Most expense increas es simply inflationary approximately 7% increase applied areas Thus mostly hold-the-line budget HQ opera tions rather expanded services could change however further re view later year shows greater currently budgeted income available im prove HQ services budget assumes will sign up 90% members 197863579 estimated 79 vs 71227 actual paid mem bers 1978 appears conserva tive figures currently running about 94% last year trend gradually creasing further quite encourag ing since Council member estimates voted dues increase last year optimistic rough summary budget pre sented promiseseven ac ceptance special projectsa surplus about $45000 accordance pre viously expressed Council desire build reserves back up couple years ago AMA over $200000 reserve got completely used up 1978 proposed dues increases 1977 1978 de ferred until 1979 over 50000 members already signed up 79 rate continuing improve already have mid-February about 3/4 income will need fulfill bud get time spring Council meeting should able take second look budget final modification balance budgeted income assured rest year note about Model Aviation budget small surplus shown bottom tentional use almost funds available produce best magazine possible magazine budget easily controlled ad justing expenses monthlyas necessaryto stay within income Since have pay taxes magazine profits despite tax-ex empt status magazine budget based minimizing surplus net result situation produce magazine value members budget shown should mean pages color coverage etc 79 magazine budget also includes allo cation distribution magazine free members AMA Some explanation may helpful Executive Council has established policy whereby AMA officers certain Contest Directors receive free memberships token reward services performed behalf AMA members Note AMA has about 160 volunteer officers hundreds Contest Directors run over thousand sanctioned meets per year free members allocation general income made cover cost magazines printed mailed free members Note cost minimumthe actual cost required print mail extra copies mem bers Thus AMA reimburses magazine budget extra cost printing mail ing additional copies needed above basic amount printed dues-pay ing members area special projects Execu tive Council approved total $47000 broken down specific amounts vari ous events programs listed amounts may may actually used de pending circumstances example 1979 Nats could break large entry $10000 set aside offset possible deficit would needed Similar ly $12000 noted Free Continued page 73 70 Model Aviation Public Relations $ 60577 3000 2600 2500 35700 2400 1360 $108137 PRESIDENTS REPORT President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS EARL E WITT 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING first Executive Council Meeting AMA president now history Council able cover entire agenda effectively midnight hours have often occurred ac complishments will reported other columns subsequent issues Model Aviation surprise expecta tion being able operate under strict interpretation by-laws pre cepts Roberts Rules Order Newly Revised found myself voted down As reported last issue Model Aviation Jim McNeill elected Secre tary-Treasurer Jim able produce draft minutes before profes sional recorder employed purpose major items proposed 1979 AMA budget reviewed length subsequently budget $1523234 approved AMA HQ guidance budget fiscal per formance will subject follow-up reviews Executive Council meet ings An enjoyable prelude meeting reception hosted Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President held ing prior Council meeting time opportunity meet AMA members District VI St Louis area addition individual discussions assem bled guests treated preview motion picture material has gathered new AMA film Scale models promised distribution coming fall HOBBY INDUSTRY CONVENTION AND TRADE SHOW AMA associate member Hobby Industry Association several members AMA Executive Council participated Aeronautics Radio Control Division meetings HIA reason behind having Executive Council Meeting St Louistwo meetings covered trip proliferation radio con trolled hobby gearaircraft course cars boats robotswas major topic discussions trade show exhibited number very competitive low cost simple radio systems impres sive item 28 wing span 020 cu proportional rudder ready-tofly Radio Control Cub Cox model will cost less us spending marginally con trollable rudder escapement pulse control equipment 30 years ago inflation taken account little Cub will give chance embark hobby RC flying about one-fourth cost rest us started addition poten tial new model fliers would expect large numbers ready-to-fly Con trol Line modelers step up try hand RC Syracuse NY District II Sym posium Cub given door prize found first reac tion new Cub some dedicated RC fliers panic thought frequency congestion However model itself threat product can take opportunity expand hobby 49 MHz about 1000 foot range will interfere other RC activities still model airplane requires degree skill fly recover piece fly again unlike simple RC cars boats part advancing technology industry market controls organized modelers Lets join purpose mind join us would recommend make ourselves known stores deal ers selling ready-to-fly RC jewels May1979 71 2 L J reai unnur S mouuIreduy-Iu-tIy ETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 have just taken minutes St Louis Council Meeting Can tell something confidentially Wont read anywhere else members Districts II IV VI VIII have nothing worry about repre sentation AMA Council Meeting Mr John C Grigg Chuck Foreman Horrace Cain John Embry did outstanding job meeting serving people back home regulars agreed Homer Smith Vince Mankowski Ken Morris Carl Wheeley commented no drop quality new elections AMA still has strong diverse Council no yes offer assist buyers learning fly us course will help insure successful fliers importantly will certainly assure progress advanced models will working us utilizing limited frequency spectrum obtaining frequen cies AMA INSURANCE GOOD NEWS insurance has become competi tive market have offers little half per member rate budgeted Council contingent AMA picking up larger portion deductible able maintain good bet ter claim safety record have past three years will substantial savings will help off set future inflationary increases operations FREE FLIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS plans Free Flight World Championships Taft CA October 6 through 9 progressing As last re port direct operations costs should covered fees will able avoid type losses sustained last two World Championships held USA TRANS-AM RC RELAY RACE event title doesnt ring bell have endeavoring ganize Trans-America Race starting Washington DC Whittier Narrows CA elapsed flying time race men governing body Academy lake word Horrace particularly fearless advocate what feels right hope never gets mad No pays honest model build ers go meetings four times year serve because sense pride interest have squawk AMA about spend dues money whatever constructive suggestion offer write call District VP guarantee gov erning body organization will HEAR about pay dues youve got right have say its handling thereof Well got heavy stuff out way what else new some very impor tant people want meet month know run Clubsof-the Month Ill crossing district lines pok ing around important VPs backyard thats out HOWEVER plenty AMA special interest groups keep busy years have no boundaries its time met some planned 11 Leg Teams organized Total Team Leg Team flying two-day section race race will between several Total Teams race scheduled September 1979 still number Leg Team shortages time growing short Teams must have minimum five members maximum seven plan new you terested call Public Relations Depart ment AMA HQ Phone 202 347-2751 AGENDA FOR NEXT EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING As February 20 1979 follow ing items have submitted con sideration next Executive Council Meeting held April 27 1979 Proposals alternate membership forms 90-day limited temporary memberships com petition memberships etc Contest Director training exam ination prior initial licensing relicensing inactive over two years Review AMA film production costs inventory films produced AMA Consideration returning Model Aviation optional status other compromise Review Model Aviation content operating costs Consideration proposal arrange FAI teams meeting training team prior competing World Cham pionships Report insuring non-AMA show teams other demonstrations Report status Delta Dart Delta Dart II Programs Budget review Review possible by-laws revisions month begin exciting breath taking serialized two-part story Nation al Free Flight Society NFFS de serve attention splendid special interest modeling groups United States None united dedicated dont think anyone will offended mention Free Flight group first officially recognized AMA help represent interested USA Begun 1965 late Dick Black Carl Fries first membership fee ac cepted December 15 1965 Today encom passes substantial portion competition Free Flighters America Society pub lishes its own magazine Dieest Jerry James Orlando FL launching AA current Digest edited Mr John Oldencamp San Diego CA Previous edi tors Walt Rozelle VTO Dave Linstrum Bob Meuser Bill Giesking others printed famous FAI Power flier Doug Gaibreath list Free Flighters have contri buted life NFFS read like Whos country include Bob Stal ick has served Director Pete 72 Model Aviation Buckets Johnson renowned Power man District V FF Contest Coordinator very presence strikes fear hearts competitors Charlie Sotich Chicago Herb Franck Bill Booth others name exorably woven through life thread down through fruitful years Hardy Brodersen Beginning treasurer today both permanent Executive Director terim president clock has balance wheel NFFS has balance wheel keep Next month will introduce dedicated people reveal secret unity identify secret umbilical cord binds Free Flighters together though separated thousands earth miles confidential information know can trust keep next issue Model Aviation mag azine dont miss Will Hardly Brokenspar still overlord Can devoted model ers manage float another issue Digest Watch mailbox next Part II ected Income Membership Dues juniors @$ 500 juniors@1300 Seniors@750 Seniors @ 1550 Family Open61700 Open @ 2500 Total Memberships No Members 3697 757 4084 1514 1001 52526 Less Partial year membership credits Total Membership Income Magazine Members Allocation distribution free members $438376 10752 Subtotal Other Income Life Memberships$ 1000 Club Charter Fees48000 Sanction Insurance1500 Sanction Fees4800 FAI Stamps8500 Supply & Souvenir Sales 000 Film Rental2500 Interest Income savingsaccts 20000 Contributions200 Misc Membership Service Fees1 000 MA Advertising & other mag income________ Total Other Income Gross Income Operating Expense Budget Allocation Magazine 1523234 564348 Net Income before Special Projects Special Projects Trans American Relay Race 1979 FF World Championshio 78 FAI surplus 1979 Nats 1979 junior Programs Total Special Projects Balance Surplus Reserve MODEL SIZE 15000 12000 10000 10000 Cant pg 69 Responses should made AMA HQ preferably mid-April copies can made circulated individual Executive Council members have written subject past six months need againthe previous correspondence will serve purpose Meanwhile noted Model Aeronautics Association CanadaAMAs equivalent organization Canadahas re cently adopted limit 55 lbs 25 kilos insurance purposes European coun tries limit same Federation Aeronautique Internationale FAI uses competition 11 lbs 5 kilos 79 BUDGET Cant page 70 Flight World Championships may needed amount $10000 earmarked junior Programs indicate commitment such programs However use money sub ject Council approval specific program has yet developed Only Trans Am Relay Race major PR project 1979see December 78 issue Total $ 18485 9841 30630 23467 17017 1412590 10200 1402390 4491 28 953262 $1049762 958886 90876 $ 6 Magazine Cost per Member $8 $8 $8 Member Magazines $ 6056 12112 420376 438376 10752 116592 $565720 564348 $ Model Aviation page 44 amount likely spent unless substantial industry sponsorship realized PR area currently slated major expansion 1979 As compared past few years typical $20000 budgeted annually opera ting expenses total $35700 has ap proved PR Department year addition $10000 usual has added Film Production budget Al though shown PR Department ex pense film effort obviously PR related general AMA PR effort much larger members appreciate year effort will largest yet Some past criticism effect AMA should way PR due fact previous budgets identi fied usual $20000 year operating expenses item PR related budget 1 mat 1979 makes overall PR effort much visible although areas such films Nats Junior programs etc listed separatelysimply because operated PR Department Adding up total PR effort year will easily volve cost least $200000 probably closer quarter ofa million dollars Continued next page May1979 73 rid-tamous I-Al power uur ugug i breath Cr being congratulated Nets fa mous Free Flight Director Homer Smith iug NFFS Digest printer pubman Dowsetts young son riying &ntlsn BBC Hawk NFFS way annually awards scholarskiips deserving youngsters 79 BUDGET Cont pg 73 actual income expenses AMA operations 1978 will published shortly 1978 financial report still awaiting final figures bills yet received January tenta tive budget prepared 1978 results will affect next budget review spring since obvious January year would end up red previous reserve funds used up itself would indicate 1979 budget might end up surplus other hand higher budgeted membership renewal fig ures 6eing registered through end Jan uary projecting greater income shown factors thus expected counter other end result likely positive negative Budget revisions resulting spring review will published soon available probably May June meantime current budget indicates 1979 al ready good year financially should end up better shown CREDIT CARDS OK FOR NEW MEMBERS HATS As experiment AMA Executive Council last fall approved use Visa Master Charge credit cards renewal 1979 memberships experiment worked well about 8% 3800 members out 47500 paying credit card end January volume sufficient hold costs service 3% income volved As result use credit cards has extended permit use new memberships also Nats entry fees 1979 Visa Master Charge cards can also used items AMAs Supply Service section provided amount least $10 INCOME Membership Subscriptions MA 54797 @ $8 Advertising Income Hobby Shop Income Other Subscriptions Plans Income Subtotal me other allocated Allocation distributions free members officers CDs etc Total Income EXPENSE Editorial Expense Monthly Columnists Drafting Articles Plans Pictures Production Costs Composition Typesetting etc Art & Photo Color Separation Printing Misc Supplies Circulation Expenses Postage Label & Sort Administrative Costs Telephone Insurance Travel Advertising & Promotion Miscellaneous Total Direct Costs Allocated Expenses % Gen AMA Exp Salaries & Taxes Rent Miscellaneous Office Postage Printing Supplies Subtotal Allocated Expenses Total Expenses NET INCOME ANOTHER DENVER SUCCESS STORY currently seven AMA chartered clubs Metro Denver Modeling Council Council demonstrating outstanding leadership model aviation promotion benefit member club Council established basis old principle numbers strength working together can accomplish sum dividual efforts simple example joint promotion handout sheet Council supplies quantity area hobby shops new comer inquires local activity gets information tells about clubs meet fly contact simple piece paper communica tions link helps get loners beginners newcomers informed about whats hap pening get involved Council provides another service member clubfora relatively small additional fee can associate member other clubs entitles him use flying sites well No voting privileges other clubs provided no conflict clubs primary interest running own affairs Another feature Denver Council ar rangement makes attractive clubs participate Council oper ates its own fundsno money required clubs fund Council Coun cil obtains its own funds through operation annual model expoequivalent trade show member clubs participate jointly promote model aviation general public happy situation Denver al ways Just few years ago club did its own thing little no joint effort ways competed members developed animosities Now however good leadership Council having demonstrated could done jointly separately model aviation Denver has gotten far greater pub lic appreciation activity whole needs clubs Council leadership has avoided high pressure armtwisting tactics have simply invited participation clubs given equal representation decision-making concerning joint projects use funds prime example Council accomplish ment produced last October Council sponsored AMA District meeting Denver organizing program talks movies forum gathered key AMA offi cers Colorado Nebraska Wyoming Kansas also AMA Executive Director Washington DC As result AMA members approx imately 150 leaders attended got meet representatives face face get questions answered have suggestions considered highly successful affair expec ted repeated annually net result service area AMA members AMA national organization officers interested meeting responding members possible Denver Council idea similar what has being done some other cities has just few years demonstrated simple approach can work effectively Other areas could well same added thought next natural step beyond creation state councils chapters represent larger numbers members clubs 74 Model Aviation Part III L AVIATION MAGAZINE Income Expense Budget $ 79392 27600 3000 6600 $438376 $116592 10752 $565720 56640 24507 4200 6500 269444 200 34716 6300 2400 500 2000 2700 200 304851 41016 410307 142672 3429 3600 4000 340 564348 THE APATHY ABATES lot confusion has occurred recent months due published statements about AMA other magazines basic state ments made AMA member commented various editors other people good part confu sion has produced nature various personalities involved differ ences viewpoints natural result has controversy case sincerity abounds sides individual sincerely believing right comments negative towards AMA critizing AMA decisions regarding dues budget magazine finances general have some positive aspects important seems change AMA financial information being looked discussed has led realization information needs improved 79 budget presentation issue step direction What previously taken granted ignored now getting much deeper scrutiny has typical better understanding AMAs budge1 operations seems developing interested Meanwhile much being done ex plain communicate details AMAs op erations such last months report AMA HQ general AMA will publishing such information goal better forming educating AMA members about organization AMA member Dave Peltz made biggest personal investment time effort review question AMAs financial reports became focal point pros cons involved acknowledge thanks obvi ous interest dedication cause regarded Ralph Nader typededicated tenacious persistent aggres sive best interests mindas perceives themfor organization model aviation general thing surehe has put out correspondence subject anyone can remember So didnt Mode/Aviation publish Daves letters like some other maga zines basic reason felt still interpretations wrong presentation complex too much time space would have re quired properly respond felt still mem bers would rather see magazine space used information about models fly ing arguments about things like budgets Yet admit should try bet ter job informing members about ganization certainly aware need because Daves efforts Meanwhile hope avoid further editorializing subject minimize emotionalism discussing differences viewpoints opinions improving quantity quality information presenta tion will try encourage better under standing about AMA fingers crossed will offend would rath er see magazine pages used something enjoyable Connecticut a Maine achusetts S New Hampshire Rhode Inland ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenan Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidentn Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 Hinh Street Old Town ME 04468 Charles H Learoyd PO Box 428 West Groton MA 01472 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly Place Norwalk CT 06850 George Parker 7 Paul Dr Lee MA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Drive Ledyard CT 06339 Williow Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kittery ME 03904 DOUBLE BARRELED DISTRICT SPECTACULAR! SUNDAY APRIL 11979 Massasoit Community College 290 Thatcher Street Brockton MA 02401 Off Route 27 just East Downtown Brockton Call 603 3624884 further information GIANTBEST EVERDISTRICT MODEL AIRCRAFT EXPOSITION AND DISTRICT MEETING 1 PM 6 PM Open Public Giant Delta Dart Program Youngsters Model Displays Manufacturers Displays AMA Booth Prizes Door Prizes Admission $100 Children 12 under free 6 PM 8 PM District Meeting World-Known Speakers Joe Bridi Main Speaker No admission charge for-this meeting 1 PM 6 PM Theeter Continuous movies latest color sound Marvelous Miniatures Fly RC Choppers others Delta Dart Starting 130 PM Free first 300 youngsters 12 Program under accompanied adult Build fly own Delta Dart under expert adult supervision rubberpowered model really FLIES! Symposiums Continuous talks discussions some foremost people model aviation todayEd Izzo Dave Brown Ernie Huber RC Pattern Helicopter flying Bob Hunt World Champ UC Stunt Flier Henry Struck Free FlighN Contest Board Member par excellence John F Byrne Show Team fame others Door Prizes & Door prizes half hour 130 6 PM RC equipment Giant Raffle engines supplies First raffle prize World En gines Xpert 5-ch RC rig alternate cash substitute non-participants Exhibition Flying Dave Brown Ernie Huber Sammy Frey Bob Hunt Site will thrill actual RC UC demonstration fly ing weather permitting 6 PM 8 PM TOP NOTCH SPEAKING PROGRAM NO ADMISSION CHARGE AMA District Meeting JOE BRIDI comes way sun ny California feature speaker evening Earl Witt new AMA President Cliff Piper District Vice-President appointed elected District AMA officials will hand meet ADEQUATE SPACE FOR THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE AND PARTICIPANTS COME AND BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS New Jersey Verk ID DISTRICT REPORT John C Grige District II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 Aaaociate VIoe-Praidunna Pete Bianchlnl 280 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 David Flfield 11 Lam Lane Elunora NY 12085 lack Sommarco 2082 Emerson Ate. IJunion NJ 07083 Tom Silver RD 3 8ox412 Matson NY 13662 John Byrne 36-2g 213th So Bayside NY 1 t36t Hank SmIth 2 Lorraine Ave. Aaburn NY 13021 Going try shorten months col umn after long last time start off have appointed John Byrne Jr im mediate past VP Associate VP feel John has much add AMA certainly whole heck lot contribute dis trict lost AMA Secretary-Treasurer post Council meeting 7-6 Jim McNeill Sure hope John tries fall position tattletale spies work again time caught truely dedicated modeler hard doing what likes bestflying flying flying paraphrase mail mans creed neither wind nor rain nor sleet nor snow shall keep Doug Reynolds fly ing Doug put flight February 4 1978 Again 5th 6th etc Actually flew least once day 365 days completing 365th flight February 3 1979 day Syracuse-area Sympo sium still goes know weather Central New York will appreciate what Doug has accomplished May1979 75 picture shows Doug holding VK Nieuport sport bipe ling off inthe snow FrankIi ofsway NJ contributor next group photos first picture shows group children Piscataway Township engaged learning about model aircraft through Delta Dart program sponsored Central Jersey RC Club second picture same some truly unposed posteriors evidence John Leone Walt Fisher John Bollenbach John Reiser background 6~I P" jut, rjdrt IIUW Lenteral NJ RC Club displaying models conjunction Piscataway Chamber Commerce Expo second pic ture has club past-president John Reiser left present club president John Bol lenbach glaring photographer Fine ex amples club working hard own local public relations Thats wrap-up month Keep newsletters comtng Great hear clubs 01ev sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahe Road Dayton OH 45429 Aveodata VIne-Prealdenna Ciban 5102 Edenhursi Lynhuran OH 44124 Fnevela Pluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Laird Jackson 523 Msadowbroek Sn David PA 19087 Edward Wissar 1521 Surnanit Sn McKsenporn PA 15131 First must apologize missing report last month Im afraid months re port will very short also since business has kept run since January 1 fact have home few days past two months have conducting high ly successful flight test program Nevada have fully demonstrated military worth what call Mini-RPV remote ly piloted vehicle recent test series Its exciting since have working problem since 1971 using substantial amount model aircraft technol ogy program Interestingly over 50% project personnel modelers since have discovered extremely re sourceful capable interested people have chance scan ac cumulated mail recently inter esting information received AMA HQ seems spite some criticism recent dues increase membership re newals proceeding pace greater 1977 over 95% 1978 Obvious ly no likes pay dues lieve members recognize need course real advantages belonging AMA will also add spite its de tractors AMA does pretty good job providing modeling needs feel will continue improve its service mod elers note closing congratulations fel low District Iller Earl Witt now new AMA President So have problems suggestions whatever can now fire away new volunteer Delawars rict Celambia land nlt Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 609 Pehite Road Mechanicsville VA 23111 Aaaocian vtee-Preaddenb Wayne Abernathy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Sob Charripine 206 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23600 Howerd Cnispmn 611 Beedwood Dr Chartottsville VA 22001 V Sill Helns 2000 Tynota Road Charlotte NC 26210 Scottis Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19800 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Fatts Church VA 22042 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayertevilte NC 28301 Since reported last have January Council meeting St Louisits good thing talking modeling instead trying flywith snow Council Meeting devoted mainly discussing approving 1979 AMA budget full report will found elsewhere magazine want mention couple items increase funds public relations feel move right direction let public better informed activities also enlarges educational potential AMAboth prospective members safety information current fliers Council also authorized increase funds produce new films film li brary will now get new film year heretofore has taken years budget produce just film Also great er emphasis will placed communications between HQ staff general mem bership area need im provement can help accomplish making feelings known what want done within AMA next Council Meeting will late April expect have agenda meeting no later last part March will notify district AVPs soon have agenda can notify get comments feelings way will better equipped express opinions desires District IV Council Meet ing time read club offi cers should have received PR packet AMA about Muscular Dystrophy program clubs asked participate summer program can ideal ve hicle give club recognition con tact local officials also tie publicity will generated crosscountry relay race So go club meet ing see what about proposal made voted add Electric Free Flight Nats ap proved will 1979 Nats schedule start building Electric Power Free Flight planes Another item now under discussion whether AMA should have separate classifica tion licensesfor example should com petition flier have different license should pay Sunday Sport flier What thinking Keep mindwhat does competition mean guy gal competing club fun fly just ones flying classified contests have question district Soar ing enthusiasts Which two special terest groups represent largest number Soaring enthusiasts districtthe Na tional Soaring Society League Silent Flight choose should special interest group represent AMA As can see am turning tide asking whys wherefores change another What feeling RC Pattern classification Should have classification below Novice restrictions type aircraft equipment true beginner compe tition stands chance should let Novice class stand have asked question lot lately Id like opinions Whats Happening District IV Sky Lancers Washington would like thank SLOW Club members invitation attend annual banquet wife enjoyed fellowship excellent food gave good opportunity find out what Control Line members doing what needs Radio Control League North Carolina Congratulations Charlie Spear elec tion president RC/NC Charlie 76 Model Aviation havebeen corresponding hope able meet RC/NC sometime summer Mall Show Delaware April 28th First State RC Club Delaware RC Club Wilmington MAC will hold exhibit Concord Mall north Wilmington DE noon 6 PM Scotty Moyer AVP Del aware will schedule per mits will Brain Busters Club March 16th Bob Champine will attend Brain Busters FF club meeting Newport News VA article will probably printed after meeting am looking forward getting ideas comments meeting reference Free Flight activities Tidewater Radio Control Club Febru ary 1 Bob Champine AVP Southern VA invited attend speak TRC club meeting both enjoyed meeting came away lot good ideas especially enjoyed question answer period cleared up lot questions about AMA what does its members clubs besides insurance cover age feel best way establish better communications link between members HQ Thanks TRC op portunity speak visit Chesapeake Bay Radio Control sad ness would like reprint article Crab Rag newsletter Memoriam deepest regret nounce recent passing long-time mem ber Burton Phelps Burt long time members CBRC remained active helpful fellow RCers despite several years poor health Sincerest condolences Burts wife family entire mem bership will greatly missed Newsletter Editors would like thank newsletter editors have put mailing lists too list appreciate informa tion keep coming have asked lot questions column reason want answers comments Discuss questions club meetings flying fields over phone talk building plans fellow member Drop line call personal opin ion clubs opinion want vote Council District IV just myself So let hear 450 movie some topic interest could pool movies central place distri bute list available titles Im thinking such topics cover MonoKote install retractable gear wing similar educational type subjects Pro gram chairmen could build series pro grams around movies supplement live presentations club members Furthermore individuals clubs could benefit having access ma terials movies should carefully edited spliced titles written script keyed certain scenes Sound movies al possibility adventurous first club individual send such movie will regret District V newsletter editors en couraged send copies newsletters to AVP respective states think District V unique VP AVPs newsletter editors Can other district make such claim Did notice dull boring column pictures liven up space need information about club activities individuals families doing interest ing things pictures Let hear Alabama ida S Georgia issippi to Rico V South Carol essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Associate VIcs-Proaldents John Gorday 631 Oueen Circle Jackson MS 39209 Jerome Hail 4326 Sayesood Dr. Hwsusvllls AL 35605 Richard Jackson 106 Thornle St Coarlaston Hgts. SC 20406 Arthur Johnson 932 Senyan Dr. Ostray Saach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6621 Rotting Fork Or. Nashville TN 37205 Joseash Minslizzi SR 00666 Son 1632 Fajardo PR 00646 Ed Moorman P0 Boo 1643 Eglln APe FL 32542 Tom Thacher 2390C Lswrencvllls Hwy. Dacacur GA 30033 case wondering new name new face found top column its because Jim McNeill now Secretary-Treasurer AMA am fill ing unexpired term As starting point would like know flying what Dis trict V having problems what kinds problems have recently heard San Juan Sport Flyers fly ing new site Birmingham Aeromodelers have just lost lease Find ing keeping good flying site seems common problem step toward solving flying site problem educate public about benefits model flying way public relations activities such mall shows air team demonstrations educa tional programs schools AMA can help mall shows provid ing literature table top display now possession would like use please let have request soon possible District V has three sanctioned show teamsthe Florida Air Show Team Bama Flyers Air Show Team Hobby Hangar Fly-Boys club inter ested presenting school program check Delta Dart program What Earl Witt Rhett Miller have common Raquel Welch Cheryl Ladd Well according newsletter Capitol City RC Club Jackson MS four along long list other ables appeared last club meeting secretary must have terrible time keeping up important people dont attend course really important people club members ones matter way make new club members feel important hold beginners fun fly ease novices competition mini mum pressure what Demajagua RC Flying Club did recently winners Johnny Perz Jr Jose Moreida Juan Rivera club really ball Since Puerto Rico isnt itinerary AMA cross-country relay club plans have endurance contest mark occa sion open design kind powerglow diesel electric solar Safety message need keep mind Phil McDowell editor Glow Plug Middle Tenn RC Society bringing message club issue presents good humor getting point across current topic safety area mammoth mod el big big enough big can model get still safe size alone im portant size weight speed com bination problem would like thoughts about matter may come up Council meeting near future have asked officers District V ideas about establishing library Super 8 movie film circulation District V now would like ideas Almost club has member Super 8 movie cam era club prepared two three reel Illinois ana ucky Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buftalo Grove IL 60090 Asaodste Vic-Prealdanta Dew Davis DA Enusrprises Oou 336 Haubstads IN 47639 Chuck Delano 7203A Twin Oaks IndianapolIs IN 46226 Roger Gears RR 5 Oulncy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 109 NE 44th St. Kansas City MO 64116 Glenn Lee eio Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Jim Sears P0 Boo 306 Burgin KY 40310 Bob underwood 4100 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63126 Spring Spring wherefore art thou Spring Right cheer honey under snow Ive shoveled shoveled can find thee balsa lies rotting worktable whilst shovel thee Come guys have rational af ter shovel s - day after day May1979 77 omewnere benina tnat airplane un der hat Jim Sears Burgin KY Jim Associate Vice-President AVP Southeastern portion AMA District VI both eager able help problem relative AMA affairs Jim na tive Kentuckian has Kentuckian cheer ing team wife Betty scale models Tammie Mark Jim now engaged RC Sport Scale has flown CL some FF Jim served president Lex ington Model Airplane Club before helping es tablish Burgin Barnstormers Jim graduate Morehead KY State University employed IBM Lexington also en joys camping boating modelers can proud sport spawns persons volunteer time talent ser vice others Thanks newsletters Ill try get club card thanks overlook Im just dumb slighting you get two cards Im screwing up pick ing Safety local shows AMA mandatory magazine constantly recurring topics Safe ty cannot overstressed Very few model fliers new sport can appreciate lethal weapon possess addi tion after period continuous success its easy forget just quickly lovely artwork can become unguided missile ego pride self form own fan club place ourselves vulnerable posi tion Please fellow modelers heed warnings Make safety awareness proportional square hours spent flying field Mall shows demonstrations der day way gain re quired acceptance public obtain keep flying sites People seem bet ter condone things understand Terre Haute IN RC Club sponsor ing show Honey Creek Mall May 5 6 THIRCC composed boats cars planes Contact D May 201 Madison Terre Haute IN 47803 812 235-1017 WyreFlyers Peoria IL seem have access fine hobby shop Olde Prope Shoppe appears have both hard-toget items low prices good com bination say Madison County RC Flyers will host annual May Fun Fly May 6 Contact list ed Competition Newsletter section issue West Side RC Society Indianapolis IN dig social activities Family picnics summer pitch-in dinner January Sounds great Chicago Aero-Angels hosted CL Combat Contest during Blizzard 79 wanted attend afraid leave house Chris Gay St Charles 1st Open Greg Strombeck Rockford 1st Junior Page Peter son 1st Senior AA planning all-Combat contest June 9 10 KCRC Kansas City MO already working improving field know importance good field Two KCRC members Leonard Peggy McCoy unfortunate trip Tangerine Meet Florida After being robbed motel suffered accident during return trip Auto trailer planes wiped out Mr Mrs McCoy District VI wish speedy recovery happy re turn flying field AVPs Delano Geers Hughes Under wood backed up Executive Council meeting St Louis January 27 first EC meeting resulted both elation dis appointment minutes will published will speculate bit few points voted sizeable increases PR film projects several EC members against programs would result nu merically strong AMA TheT want smaller membership will blindly follow whatever policies AMA leadership hands Just like Adolph wanted back mid-30s find difficult spend public relations yet afraid enough members can talk FCC local officials position strength last article asked some questions FAI team training under study AMA NAA agreement may need by-laws change Low-cost special memberships above para graph may answer info later AMA self-insurance lack money Pay-outs have large Big cases still pending Insurance will continue fluctuating problem Total per member cost now bud geted $275 plus $40000 clubs less $350 per AMA must provide member some journal failure part IRS argument against tax exempt sta tus am personally against magazine commercial quality mandated member ship AMA buys free subscriptions AMA officers contest directors etc amount about $10000 out general fund allows magazine show few hundred dollars profit Accounting won derful very versatile mechanism AVPs will happy continue discussion subjects now its time fly friendly skies Iowa igan C Minnesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT KenmeUi F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Avenue Muscatine IA 62761 Assoelata viCe-PrasIda51t James Clark 4444 Woodviaw Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Robert Lwndberg 4928 Tioga St. Duluth MN 55804 Tim Price 11287 Sear Stanling Hgcu Ml 48078 William Rolsrirg 4494 Tenglawood Tr. Sr Jcaapls MI 49085 Geoff Styles 2801 5 Beaumont Ave. Kamasnilla WI 83139 Terry Taylor 8308 Lombardy Lana Crystal MN 58428 Wayna Veagar 38235 Castle Romulw Ml 48174 lots interesting things re port month will expand Ex ecutive Council meeting held St Louis January 27 1979 should well report ed elsewhere issue important have other district events use space Please notice new names top column have appointed ROBERT LUNDBERG Associate Vice-President Northern Minnesota Bob has graciously ac cepted position responsibility goes Bob serve area modelers dont hesitate let him know thoughts AMA business have also some changes made area EAST CONTEST COORDINA TOR Mrs DEBI IMHOFF new CL-FF Contest Coordinator East Debis ad dress 524 Sinclair NE Grand Rapids MI 49503 Mr LEN ROE has appointed RC Contest Coordinator East Lens ad dress 6539 Orchid Drive Jenison Ml 49428 beginning contest season people will need help coopera tion since starting out much notice Debi Len replacing Wes Slack has served position quite some time Thanks Wes work would have really some prob lems would like point out vital send sanctions right indi vidual prevent lost time problems cooperation will appreciated WESTERN MICHIGAN RAF will sponsor swap meet trade show Satur day April 28th Southwest YMCA 2222 44th Street SW Grand Rapids MI can contact Mr HUGH ALLEN 2716 Carla Grandville Ml 49418 further de tails first swap show should good Both static scale displays aircraft boats will featured THE DISTRICT VII WEST MEETING will held MAY 51979 REGISTRY HO TEL BLOOMINGTON MINNESOTA Ten tative plans convention-type meeting noon 5 PM HAPPY HOUR 5 7 BANQUET 7 PM meeting sponsored MINNEAPOLIS AREA AMA Clubs Special guests will hand names certain time will hope see District VII people possible Mark date calendar contact TERRY TAY LOR AVP Crystal MN full details would like quote new flying field rule Milwaukee Flying Electrons newsletter FLYPAPER Pilots using gasoline model fuel shall bring fire extinguisher flight line seems some aware seriousness type fuel being used models today GREATER MILWAUKEE RC ASSO CIATION held display February 3rd 4th Below some pictures taken show pictures AMA dis play available club use functions can use let know well advance can get name list First come first served 78 Model Aviation well-written editorial appeared STURGIS AREA RIG SOARING STARS newsletter ASTRO-NOTES CLAY HOWE editor is. Some modeling magazines have recently published articles suggest AMA does properly inform its members financial status priorities Model Aviation has tried reply latest issue editorial rather vague ASTRO-NOTES Editorial meant pro con AMA opinion Some individuals feel AMA dues increase $25 year necessary caused AMA spending too much money magazine ey should spent important things AMA magazine financed its own funds important things receive money balance AMA dues feel $25 very reasonable just insurance plus other services AMA provides magazine bonus Although Model Aviation does com pare ways some other magazines opinion can $453600 magazine compare $1307304 magazine approxi mate figure MAN RCM Some feel AMA monopoly current membership card cannot participate organized competition events Like government monopoly US Postal Service until something better comes along well have play game town way 1 Sc small fee pay get letter almost anywhere and. ure ask local Allstate agent $1000000 insurance policy premium $25 year better have cardiac unit handyl As AMA service have waited six weeks Supply & Service items last week received some STARS club infor mation requested week fore have comments ways AMA can change better let know writing can done provid ing opinions ideas District Vice-President Kenneth F Morris Associ ate Vice-President Bill Rohring Addresses people issue Model Aviation Arkansas S Louisiana 0 New Mexico homa 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 1500 Anita Street Suiphor LA 70663 Asoociat Vic-Prasldanta Buzz Averill 9117 La Barranee NE Alburquerque NM 87111 Ned Borneo 523 N Lebanon SuIpSiar LA 70663 Gene Hempol 301 N Yale Garland TX 75042 William Hurley Ill 927 Commerce Pleasannon TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Bartlesnllle OK 74003 Well fellows ladies blew Right off bat foul-up due erroneous sumption What assumption assumption everyone understood district officers appointments Associate Vice-Presi dents Contest Board members Contest Coordinators expire term elected Vice-President asked continue serve contacted phone along new appointees Unfortunate ly couple cases neglected make contact others thank service personally advise change Instead assumed would notified HQ forward materials information new appointee point Larry Stanfield continued functioning RC Contest Coordi nator until mid-February Apparently quite few people also did get message about change either because submitted sanction applications Larry Simultaneous ly did realize change gun contacting new Contest Coordinator Bob Talley problem discovered corrected some six sanctions granted Bob 20 Larry quick comparison two lists found no conflicts may some cur sory check didnt catch deadline column has caught up being written February 17 50 cannot give definite promise clear However Bob pursuing check-out some problem does exist will prob ably contact parties involved before see article late March am sorry about problems present fault Once again apologies Larry Stanfield did fine job several years same applies persons reappointed personally along AMA thank efforts sim ply case new person office felt need some new people work tails off no pay Talking about contests newsletters get indication going busy year District VIII prolific areas naturally Houston vicin ity believe club NASA already has plans 11 competitive functions Lots other groups have similar thoughtsone ap plied six sanctions oncel out done newsletters predict contest fun flies Dallas Fort Worth Abilene Lafayette New Orleans San Antonio etc ad infinitum including own club Lake Charles lot have noticed some gaping holes coverage district Associ ateVice-Presidents intention fill gaps particularly state Arkan sas heartland Texas especially Houston area problem encountered too candidates dont have enough information make choices Hopefully before next column will have some new appointees tell about meantime matter afterward essential let know what think lot controver sial things wind days can express opinions am aware As stated before expressing feelings cannot guarantee things will go way NOT ex pressing opinion DOES assure voice will heard AMA governed HQ administer rulings Executive Councili 3 votes cast proposal NAA has vote normally abstains internal matters Any thoughts person rules AMA incredible As intimated earlier newsletters beginning come would appreciate newsletter editors adding list particularly interesting get brand new club Houston areathe HAWKS believe acronym Hou ston Area Wireless Kontrolled Soaring Model aviation mushrooming areathere must least seven eight clubs probably 40-mile radius Almost enough month Remember Dallas Trade Show Spring no luck yet pinning down date job going send LSU two weeks sum mer am hoping Dallas show will before will organize district meeting Saturday night Watch col umn forfurther information Pattern Sport Scale fliers also note mentioned ear lier home club LARKS will have contest June 30-July 1 No big dinner just good flying great prizes Overall outstand ing performance will win portable TV Watch contest listings Coonass Nationals again set Lafayette April Thats commercials Thought month sure brain gear before starting flying site Colorads S Kansas 0 Nebraska h Dakota h Oaksta ix DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowaki District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue NE 68005 Axoaclat Vica-Prealdaess Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Blvd Ceeper WY 82601 Paul Kegel 910 North 12th Fargo NO 68102 JIm OReilly4780 N Battin WichIta KS 87220 Urn Rickatne 518 5 Cioudas Sioux Falls SO 87103 WHEWI As unusually long winter draws close good note some May1979 79 clubs within district actually took advantage being indoors P-nut Scale creasing popularity Lincoln Denver Omaha name few Old Man Winter cannot keep good modelers down bad pun says wife-typist normally time club thoughts turn getting contest sanction applications again names Con test Coordinators CL & F FBill Bieda 411 Barker Blvd Omaha NE 68132 RCGeorge Hunter 6962 5 Lamar Littleton CO 801 23 Early Bird Awards years early bird awards go Orbiting Eagles Omaha Nebraska Louisville Radio Control Club Kansas getting contest sanc tion applications mailed early enough first District IX clubs contest cal endar 79 participants will appreci ate early action gentlemen Contest Coordinators grateful Reminders tabletop district display booth use Its great static dis play shows trophy presentationsor almost club promotion free asking Another item may have missed should know about television commercials AMA events available HQ Long short versions sound available soundless films televi sion stations can add own taped nouncements over film Write Janet Clifton Film Clerk AMA HQ formation Denver Fargo District Meetings during 1978 very successful am open suggestions location fall District Meeting Air Capitol Eagles Show Teem District IXs AMA Show Team has completed its first year service long winter has given opportunity some selfevalu ation successful year 79 Several new maneuvers planned team building new models enthusiastically project interest four-mation 60powered version Ken Willards Blue Birds retracts smoke whole works will called jayhawks infor mation AMA Show Team No 121 Air Capitol Eagles write team man ager Jerry Shumaker 10810 West Maple Wichita KS 67209 KCCL Kansas City Control Line modelers arise five clubs once encompassed over 200 members during late SOs self-same clubs supplied numerous na tional international champions clubs once made Kansas City hotbed ac tivity awakening once Larry Laird AMA 27761 2641 Espenlaub Lane Kansas City Kansas 66106 has contacted 75 former members circulated over 500 announce ments re-awakening Under banner KCCL looks like Kansas City will again enjoy variety Control Line activity Mod elers area encouraged contact Larry help information Membership Applications Due some confusion Family Membership dues rates membership applications future will oe explicit meantime anyone has problems receiving magazines membership cards services again asked contact immediately District Vice-Presi dent nearest AVP rea sons have officers please contact AMA HQ first concerning problems sort usually can resolved promptly Trans-Am Update teams will noti fied April selection arrival/depar ture dates route maps will sent out shortly PR Update Nats planning progressing smoothly due early notice Lin coln NE site Nats logo final stages should out time col umn read Muscular Dystrophy Association pro gram Flying Jerry Kids now underway club information packets will valuable clubs whether partici pate project Hopefully clubs will join project AMA film program priority list fu ture films follows 1 Documentary 1979 Nats 2 30-minute film show teams 3 Aeromodeling first experience first flight 4 Local club storytrials suc cesses personalities 5 Personalized story competitor flying 6 Special film Free Flight Control Line 7 History hobby 8 Film celebrity fliers sports show business etc list information opinions sought Please feel free respond concerning film subjects input essential Special interest groups will invited meeting Executive Council during Nats week criteria guidelines govern ing groups will discussed will prob lems relating concerned Representatives groups needed valuable input encouraged Through meeting hope find better ways working gether Nets Briefs Application forms volun teer Nats workers now hands district officers Please pick up fill out send goal 100% participation District IX clubs Yes can help regardless district live need Arizona California S Hawaii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim ScrnIaerea District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redonds Beach CA 90278 Aaeociate Vlee-Preeedaoa Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94508 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Shaw Freono CA 93711 Lonnie Kroaber 4295 Boulder Hwy Las Vegas NV 59121 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds B Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90805 Keith Whitney 14465 Jayiter Di Salt Lake City UT 84117 has barely two weeks since re turned latest Council meeting St Louis still fresh mind Ill mention some highlights First off spirited election office Secretary-Treasurer five candidates balloting over Dis trict V Vice-President Jim McNeill help too will take hundreds workers make Nats best ever Leavenworth County Aeromodelers newsletter Flitelog say g can place last say placed ahead didnt go try Ive Nats about No else going us chance go Nats part Nats Pick up application Nats workers nearest officer nowl AMA Show Teams starting ganize air show years Nats show date August 5 Nats trip will easier year credit cards Executive Council gave HQ go-ahead dorm fees entry fees can charged Visa MasterCharge Elsewhere magazine will find tentative agenda next AMA Executive Council meeting agenda because print ing deadlines similar reasons incom plete objective however let mem bers review agenda order add comments current items add items feel Important Councils hope better communicate inform membership way As example large models will again agenda subject first arose last fall yet no con structive input has received Some com plain AMA has done nothing sub ject would complain Council established 25-pound limit 14pound limit determined displacement wing area wing loading chance again probably last chance get limits set interested parties can agree As years Category Director Con trol Line Nats would like thank PAMPA Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association being first step ward happy follow recommen dation Larry Shorts Event Director Precision Aerobatics PAMPA commended being concerned involved working hard Precision Aerobatics levels THIN KIN LINCOLN winner new Secretary-Treasurer Jim appointed Bill Mathews fill remainder term Fees years Nats remain same last year exception continu ing move discourage late entries late entry fee has raised $50 Speed events have re-arranged run off four days rather six Electric buffs will glad hear Electric Free Flight now part official schedule Soaring will held park Lincoln Free Flight will site 40 miles Lincoln Chase vehicles will allowed field huge study HQ cost allow inter national teams meet practice few days before departure authorized So often team members have never met let alone com peted together HQ has very brief TV commercials avail able clubs utilize publicizing meets can add own soundtrack publi cize mall shows contest Write HQ information 80 Model Aviation Council voted budget 1979 allows 7% increases categories Public Relations film budget two exceptions increased 50% over last year response complaints re visible enough once AMA finds itself enviable position having three companies offering insurance packages Perhaps will result better rates Earl Witt going take sample poll 10% membership poll will cover vast range subjects yet determined have ideas what youd like included poll Owing success membership re newals via credit card Council agreed expand new memberships wilt also expanded cover Nats perhaps time years show asked Council consider two classes licenses sportsman Sunday flier competition license Much discussion ensued nothing being resolved However matter far over Ill continue push lower-cost license Sunday sport flier knows year two might get nominated Nick Johnen Flying Circus club Camarillo Superior Service award approved Nick ob tained flying site club after battling untold obstacles did almost single handed Good job Nick hobby could use bunch like next Council meeting will Friday April 27 Long Beach conjunction MACS Show mentioned giving award Nick Joh nen Ive requests list various awards order importance Starting least award Vice-President certificate progress thro ugh meritorlo us service superior service distinguished service fellowship have appointed Associate VP cover State Nevada name Lonnie Kroe ber brings prior experience him District IX also served AMA appointment leaves Hawaii Associate VP As soon open ing occurs ranks Ill appoint Hawai ian representative Lonnies interests pri marily RC planes boats secondary love U-Control though says isnt much going around Las Vegas Frank Capon resigned Scale Con test Board Frank has served District X years pressures personal life have caught up him owe him thanks job well done replacement no easy task After due deliberation consul tation have named Bill Stroman posi tion Bill will give Free Flight perspective Contest Board top-heavy RC representation Bill has untold years Scale experience should prove valuable asset Board Lonnie Kroeber mentioned interesting use AA engines used sport called tractor pulls offshoot full size tractor pulls tractors ex tremely hopped up engines pull weight models same thing smaller scale Over Arizona way Southwestern Re gionals now history annual affair suf fered lack attendance brought partly very bad weather preceding Too bad because weather meet good Typical cold morning T-shirt afternoon Wind no problem year Free Flight very little participation RC Gliders down last year least six states represented making truly regional contest Utah unique club continues flourish Im referring Utah State Aeromodelers Theyre different phases hob represented membership exist under roof good harmony During winter months club has Indoor flying have good time summer club will host Old Timer Annual Free Flight through Salt Lake Antique Model ers branch club Old Time Nats will held July 2425 26 salt flats latest club visited Silent Wings Soaring Association located West Covina invited out old Free Flighter turned button-pusher Some may recall Dean Landreth late SOs 60s Hes alive well youll glad hear SWSA meeting presided over club president Ian Douglas night club voted make donation FAI Soaring team fund will get money back club treasury various means really nice gesture part showed club film Fly Em Break Em large turnout meeting en joyed themselves immensely club low profile fun-loving bunch yet few fliers win big meets Im still open invitations attend club meetings Drop line want remind have AMA display available table-top setup makes nifty background booth mall show display back Florida business received letter fellow run ner Ohio think Anyhow letter lost trip back before could swer him would drop another line Ill answer him Planning FAI Free Flight World Championships Taft moving ahead Bill Hartill overall CD Bill Bogart business manager/bean counter dates October 3 October 9 1979 Bakers field Inn will HQ Hardy Brodersen interface between two Bills AMA HQ AMA will handle paperwork will furnish seed money cover initial costs FAI Free Flight fund has $12000 should enough organizers attempting budget breakeven operation THE RMALS Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al culver i 607 S von Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Oreete Rt 1 Box 48 Boadview MT 59015 Clarence E Haught RI 5 Boy 16 Coeur dAlene 1083814 Ed McCollough 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Recin 26608 Dover Court Kent WA 98031 Don zipoy 21418 NE Main Street Redmond WA 98052 good District Meeting couldnt sure am sorry because sure good time over doz en clubs represented plus few other individ uals lot items discussed everyone stayed end No new issues brought up space wont consumed going over Boeing Hawks de serve big vote thanks inviting us have District Meeting conjunction Swap Meet Jerry Odell editor Seattle Radio Aero Club newsletter Plane Talk said best February issue Jerry said some good stuff very little usual junk evidence Hawks seem have knack doing things well despite having president looks like Sasquatch Since Jim Boydston Hawks President year please remind him preceding quote SRAC guy seven feet tall! contest schedule put together pretty well couple conflicts work out Pylon Association did job first gave Don Miller complete schedule Soaring jocks still have some work hope will get schedule Don very soon Don Dodd tells Free Flight Control Line schedule coming together few Free Flight clubs have sent Dodd contest dates yet will get program Seriously get Free Flight Control Line schedules Don Dodd Radio Control sched ules Don Miller soon can Both current addresses can found Model viation Words changed model history now newsletters receive con tain something really gives tickle January issue SCIF Flightplug contained also stolen Bat Sheet Tom Cashman note found among unpublished papers Al phonse Penaud Discovered today squeezing castor beans rubber motors makes last longer sure makes tying knots broken strand bitch following item falls similar cat egory above appeared January issue MRRCS newsletter ed ited N M DahI 12511 111th Ave East Puyallup WA 98371 address because inquiries about origin data should sent him CRASHES EXPLAINED Since cold weather has come Pacific Northwest scientists have given special atten tion crashes attributable tempera ture two phenomena generally con sidered casual factors well-known except ice MonoKote something gets cold tends shrink same time known electronic trans missions may measured frequency wave-length Now temperature gets well below freezing reasonable suppose transmitted radio waves shrink little bit perhaps just enough con fuse airborne receiver what about receiver meteorologists tell us sensable sensible temperature product temperature times wind speed example ambient temperature 20 de grees F plane flying 40 mph sensable temperature about 70 de grees below zerol reasonable ex pect receiver-decoder work efficient ly shivering temperature 70 low put two together shrunken radio waves shivering receiver its easy understand some us crash wintertime May1979 81 JUNIOFLIGHTf EDWHITTEN BoxWall St Sta Now York NY 10005 HOW ABOUT BOSTONIAN must hundred different AMA contest events l very few modelers satisfied Take instance indoor flying scale modelers have two events fly AMA Scale Peanut Scale Both very good course pure endurance indoor fliers have seven eight events cant stand argu ment over scale rules about event models scale look sort scale fly like scale models better becoming familiar Manhattan Formula indoor cabin en durance model gaining worldwide pop ularity under variations MIAMA Clubs rules Manhattan has found appeal worlds top indoor fliers cluding world champions like Pete Andrews USA Laurie Barr England un Kalina Czechoslovakia very pleased event finding such acceptance Manhattan has definitely turned out top-notch experts event although plenty us in-between modelers flying too 5~ Bostonian however indoor event feel should popular finding its advocates among scale fliers among beginners indoor scene some going say Bostonian what thought Manhattan meant However Bostonian close scale some scale models will qualify within rules Bostonian super-light having weigh ten grams young beginner should have little trouble building Bostonian very big easy transport flying site other hand its 16 maximum wingspan bigger Peanut Scale therefore easier build adjust Bostonian gives opportunity dividual design flair loves details allows num erous choices planforms opportunities experiment Bostonian Event has Charisma Fac tor somewhat along line suggested John Triolo Bob Meuser impro visational scale Frisco-Proto idea Bostonians flight pattern realistic its propeller diameter limitation re quired ROG launches ever fun airplane fun event Bostonian know youll like event kit manufactur ers will able help beginners same manner have new P-30 Embryo Endurance events Okay gang lets take look com plete set rules 1 Maximum projected wingspans 16 2 Maximum wing chords 3 3 Maximum propeller diameter 6 4 Power limited rubber motors 5 Minimum weight rubber mo tors 10 grams 6 Maximum overall fuselage length 14 measured propeller bearing 7 Fiselage must contain theoretical VA x 2Y2 x 3 box longerons must both support motor form exceed box requirement No motor sticks al lowed Fuselage must have forward wind shield window side least square inch area 8 Landing Gear must fixed two eter wheels rigid enough suc cessfully support model hand-glided landing 9 Rise-Off-Ground takeoffs required official flights 10 Charisma Factor judge rates model depending model appeals him based construction neatness scalelike details uniqueness design etc 100 rating up 110 used Two models may given same rating models rated against other against 100 110 scale 11 An unlimited number flights al lowed total seconds best 3 multiplied Charisma Factor rules really complicated thorough enough result neat little model looks like airplane Boston ian event lots possibilities lots room experimentation lots oppor tunity display attractive design idea dream plane Bostonian endurance model beauty points can increase score much 10% purposes JUNIOR FLIGHT seems Bostonian good model type build before attempting difficult scale models design can kept simple enough easy building strong enough easy handling Although plastic props required quality plastic propeller can used successfully plastic prop will also help bring weight forward better balance So s Bostonian rules listed probably satisfactory have some further ideas suggestions please write Ed Whitten tell about Incidentally would like information Manhattan Formula contained back issues STAR SKIPPERS send SOc stamps cover postage Ill send bunch Lets hear about Bostonian PAUL McILRATHS ADJUSTABLE PRO PELLER BEARING Paul Mcllrath Americas popular designers rubber-powered sport model airplanes line Sig Manufacturing Co kits including Cabinaire Sig Tiger express outdoor flying very much what want bring out Bostonian event doors hope Paul will design Bostonian us meantime Paul has kindly drawn up JUNIOR FLIGHT very clear draw ing excellent adjustable prop bearing simple works can used kinds SRPSMs Simple Rubber Powered Stick Models both indoors out can adjust downthrust sidethrust system dual bearing keeps prop vibrating much Try winner Paul thank very much REMINDER CHICKEN HIGH Indoor Postal Con test coming close Keep flying just make sure results have sent Ed Whitten end April winds us up month Keep em flying / j5//AT T W ENOUGH ROOM FOR KNOTS /__ IN RUBBER THAS STYLE IS BETTER FOR _____ LINDERSL UNG MOTORS-Z GIVES MORE S TMENT SPACE lV A49KE ADJUSTMENTS DON PUS/I ON THE PROP OR MOTORSTIOA GRB HERE~AND i-liRE WITH LONG NOSE FINGERS OR PLIERSSECOND PLIERS 1 THEN TWIST OR BEND THRUST ADJUSTMENT IS THE /1EV W BETTER FLIGHTS 82 Model Aviation 14DJU5 T4BL PROPEL LEt BEARING SIAIPLE STICA MODELS SELDOM PROVIDE WAY TO M4KE TIlE ADJU6TMENTS NEEDED FOR SUCCESSFLL fLIGh7S TRY ni/S hA//DY ALL -DIRECT/ON 8END4BLE BEARING lv IMPROVE YOUR S PERPORM4NCE x OK FOR VERY LIGHT MODEL 5 USE ABOUT 3/64 av is- 22 INC/I SPANS 1/16 OAt iIEA V/ER 511/PS THICK NARROW STRIPS WORK BEST IF BEARING BENDS IN I-lARD LANDINGS REPLACE IT bit/TN THICKER ONE TOO kYEAKBETTER
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/05
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Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/05
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At January 27 AMA Executive Coun cii meeting approved line should drawn concerning model size agreed some limit should defined govern whether insurance coverage should provid ed also agreed however further time should given obtain input AMA members various special interest ganizations might affected noted example Coun cil previously approved seeking recom mendations Quarter Scale Associa tion National Miniature Pylon Racing Association concerning size safety responses requested March 31 Thus tween now next Council meeting April 28th time interested parties offer comments constructive sugges tions proposals subject Continued page 73 tentative AMA budget prepared HQ staff January 27 Executive Council meeting provided detail usual particularly regard breakdown expenses various departments con sidered tentative because subject furth er review refinement next Council meeting April time final 1978 financial statement will availableit tentative budget prepared HQ budget effort year comprehensive ever attempted merely rehash updated version last year new feature 79 expense budget showing allocations departments major divisions effort allocations include percentages salaries people efforts support department addi tion directly assigned depart ment example under Public Relations show $60577 includes full-time ries Special Events Director Larry Bolich assistant Penny Witt plus 20% salaries AMA Executive Director 5% Mrs Jackson AMAs Comptroller 5% assistant 15% AMAs in-house printer 5% mail clerk 20% stock clerk 20% receptionist 20% general part-time clerk addition allocated percentages rent telephones postage freight office supplies printing plus actual amount $35700 79 bud geted department operations during year Thus budget year compared other years better shows costs involved various operations including support personnel actually assigned department involved business department Other area Special Projects PR budget does contemplate doACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Break-Even aian 1979 Budget No Membership 80000 70000 60000 Break Line 50000 0 30000 20000 100000 Expense100000 300000 Membership Income $ 1764000 1543500 1323000 1102500 -882000 -441000 -J 91 x uJ 15000001700000 May1979 69 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 COUNCIL APPROVES TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR 79 APPROVED MODEL SIZE UMITING Status asof March 11979 cP~ 50000070000090000011000001300000 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Tentative Budget Part ating Expenses Allocations $452188 18835 34401 Expenses Salaries l departments Annuity Retirement Program Payroll Taxes Total related salaries$ Rent approx 5000 sq ft Telephones Postage ght exclusive membership processing Membership Processing Membership Insurance $275 per member Rule Books Public Relations Operations Travel Supplies etc Awards FlImProjects uction Travel Equip Rental Services Processing Film Library HQ Service Officer Service VP budgets Council travel etc Magazines officers Contest Directors etc Staff Travel Council Trade Shows Meetings Office Supplies stationery materials Office Equipment Maintenance Printing Professional Fees legal audit consultant Insurance General Depreciation Bad Debts Personal Property Taxes FAI 53527 x 50 Teams Programs Mtgs NAA Divisional Fee cost FAI franchise Scholarship Program Totals usive magazine direct costs Model Aviation Magazine Direct Costs Model GeneralMembershipAviation AdministrServicesMagazine Total 505424 28350 13000 32000 $ 91905 13233 6500 14700 81375 179025 7400 35700 1 000 33400 5000 34248 10752 14000 24000 4625 8500 15000 11500 10500 600 3000 26764 26764 1000 $1112927 410307 $134321 6655 1950 9000 81375 179025 7400 $1 42672 3429 direct cost * 4000 FAI & Contests Nats $ 75949 2033 1950 1800 1 000 33400 5000 34248 10752 7000 8400 4625 680 15000 11500 10500 600 3000 1000 $273043 7200 3400 3600 340 7000 2400 2720 26764 26764 $430326$154041$147380 ______________410307 TOTAL Operating Expense *Magazine has separate phone lines $1523234$273043$430326$564348$147380$108137 ing last year Most expense increas es simply inflationary approximately 7% increase applied areas Thus mostly hold-the-line budget HQ opera tions rather expanded services could change however further re view later year shows greater currently budgeted income available im prove HQ services budget assumes will sign up 90% members 197863579 estimated 79 vs 71227 actual paid mem bers 1978 appears conserva tive figures currently running about 94% last year trend gradually creasing further quite encourag ing since Council member estimates voted dues increase last year optimistic rough summary budget pre sented promiseseven ac ceptance special projectsa surplus about $45000 accordance pre viously expressed Council desire build reserves back up couple years ago AMA over $200000 reserve got completely used up 1978 proposed dues increases 1977 1978 de ferred until 1979 over 50000 members already signed up 79 rate continuing improve already have mid-February about 3/4 income will need fulfill bud get time spring Council meeting should able take second look budget final modification balance budgeted income assured rest year note about Model Aviation budget small surplus shown bottom tentional use almost funds available produce best magazine possible magazine budget easily controlled ad justing expenses monthlyas necessaryto stay within income Since have pay taxes magazine profits despite tax-ex empt status magazine budget based minimizing surplus net result situation produce magazine value members budget shown should mean pages color coverage etc 79 magazine budget also includes allo cation distribution magazine free members AMA Some explanation may helpful Executive Council has established policy whereby AMA officers certain Contest Directors receive free memberships token reward services performed behalf AMA members Note AMA has about 160 volunteer officers hundreds Contest Directors run over thousand sanctioned meets per year free members allocation general income made cover cost magazines printed mailed free members Note cost minimumthe actual cost required print mail extra copies mem bers Thus AMA reimburses magazine budget extra cost printing mail ing additional copies needed above basic amount printed dues-pay ing members area special projects Execu tive Council approved total $47000 broken down specific amounts vari ous events programs listed amounts may may actually used de pending circumstances example 1979 Nats could break large entry $10000 set aside offset possible deficit would needed Similar ly $12000 noted Free Continued page 73 70 Model Aviation Public Relations $ 60577 3000 2600 2500 35700 2400 1360 $108137 PRESIDENTS REPORT President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS EARL E WITT 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING first Executive Council Meeting AMA president now history Council able cover entire agenda effectively midnight hours have often occurred ac complishments will reported other columns subsequent issues Model Aviation surprise expecta tion being able operate under strict interpretation by-laws pre cepts Roberts Rules Order Newly Revised found myself voted down As reported last issue Model Aviation Jim McNeill elected Secre tary-Treasurer Jim able produce draft minutes before profes sional recorder employed purpose major items proposed 1979 AMA budget reviewed length subsequently budget $1523234 approved AMA HQ guidance budget fiscal per formance will subject follow-up reviews Executive Council meet ings An enjoyable prelude meeting reception hosted Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President held ing prior Council meeting time opportunity meet AMA members District VI St Louis area addition individual discussions assem bled guests treated preview motion picture material has gathered new AMA film Scale models promised distribution coming fall HOBBY INDUSTRY CONVENTION AND TRADE SHOW AMA associate member Hobby Industry Association several members AMA Executive Council participated Aeronautics Radio Control Division meetings HIA reason behind having Executive Council Meeting St Louistwo meetings covered trip proliferation radio con trolled hobby gearaircraft course cars boats robotswas major topic discussions trade show exhibited number very competitive low cost simple radio systems impres sive item 28 wing span 020 cu proportional rudder ready-tofly Radio Control Cub Cox model will cost less us spending marginally con trollable rudder escapement pulse control equipment 30 years ago inflation taken account little Cub will give chance embark hobby RC flying about one-fourth cost rest us started addition poten tial new model fliers would expect large numbers ready-to-fly Con trol Line modelers step up try hand RC Syracuse NY District II Sym posium Cub given door prize found first reac tion new Cub some dedicated RC fliers panic thought frequency congestion However model itself threat product can take opportunity expand hobby 49 MHz about 1000 foot range will interfere other RC activities still model airplane requires degree skill fly recover piece fly again unlike simple RC cars boats part advancing technology industry market controls organized modelers Lets join purpose mind join us would recommend make ourselves known stores deal ers selling ready-to-fly RC jewels May1979 71 2 L J reai unnur S mouuIreduy-Iu-tIy ETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 have just taken minutes St Louis Council Meeting Can tell something confidentially Wont read anywhere else members Districts II IV VI VIII have nothing worry about repre sentation AMA Council Meeting Mr John C Grigg Chuck Foreman Horrace Cain John Embry did outstanding job meeting serving people back home regulars agreed Homer Smith Vince Mankowski Ken Morris Carl Wheeley commented no drop quality new elections AMA still has strong diverse Council no yes offer assist buyers learning fly us course will help insure successful fliers importantly will certainly assure progress advanced models will working us utilizing limited frequency spectrum obtaining frequen cies AMA INSURANCE GOOD NEWS insurance has become competi tive market have offers little half per member rate budgeted Council contingent AMA picking up larger portion deductible able maintain good bet ter claim safety record have past three years will substantial savings will help off set future inflationary increases operations FREE FLIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS plans Free Flight World Championships Taft CA October 6 through 9 progressing As last re port direct operations costs should covered fees will able avoid type losses sustained last two World Championships held USA TRANS-AM RC RELAY RACE event title doesnt ring bell have endeavoring ganize Trans-America Race starting Washington DC Whittier Narrows CA elapsed flying time race men governing body Academy lake word Horrace particularly fearless advocate what feels right hope never gets mad No pays honest model build ers go meetings four times year serve because sense pride interest have squawk AMA about spend dues money whatever constructive suggestion offer write call District VP guarantee gov erning body organization will HEAR about pay dues youve got right have say its handling thereof Well got heavy stuff out way what else new some very impor tant people want meet month know run Clubsof-the Month Ill crossing district lines pok ing around important VPs backyard thats out HOWEVER plenty AMA special interest groups keep busy years have no boundaries its time met some planned 11 Leg Teams organized Total Team Leg Team flying two-day section race race will between several Total Teams race scheduled September 1979 still number Leg Team shortages time growing short Teams must have minimum five members maximum seven plan new you terested call Public Relations Depart ment AMA HQ Phone 202 347-2751 AGENDA FOR NEXT EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING As February 20 1979 follow ing items have submitted con sideration next Executive Council Meeting held April 27 1979 Proposals alternate membership forms 90-day limited temporary memberships com petition memberships etc Contest Director training exam ination prior initial licensing relicensing inactive over two years Review AMA film production costs inventory films produced AMA Consideration returning Model Aviation optional status other compromise Review Model Aviation content operating costs Consideration proposal arrange FAI teams meeting training team prior competing World Cham pionships Report insuring non-AMA show teams other demonstrations Report status Delta Dart Delta Dart II Programs Budget review Review possible by-laws revisions month begin exciting breath taking serialized two-part story Nation al Free Flight Society NFFS de serve attention splendid special interest modeling groups United States None united dedicated dont think anyone will offended mention Free Flight group first officially recognized AMA help represent interested USA Begun 1965 late Dick Black Carl Fries first membership fee ac cepted December 15 1965 Today encom passes substantial portion competition Free Flighters America Society pub lishes its own magazine Dieest Jerry James Orlando FL launching AA current Digest edited Mr John Oldencamp San Diego CA Previous edi tors Walt Rozelle VTO Dave Linstrum Bob Meuser Bill Giesking others printed famous FAI Power flier Doug Gaibreath list Free Flighters have contri buted life NFFS read like Whos country include Bob Stal ick has served Director Pete 72 Model Aviation Buckets Johnson renowned Power man District V FF Contest Coordinator very presence strikes fear hearts competitors Charlie Sotich Chicago Herb Franck Bill Booth others name exorably woven through life thread down through fruitful years Hardy Brodersen Beginning treasurer today both permanent Executive Director terim president clock has balance wheel NFFS has balance wheel keep Next month will introduce dedicated people reveal secret unity identify secret umbilical cord binds Free Flighters together though separated thousands earth miles confidential information know can trust keep next issue Model Aviation mag azine dont miss Will Hardly Brokenspar still overlord Can devoted model ers manage float another issue Digest Watch mailbox next Part II ected Income Membership Dues juniors @$ 500 juniors@1300 Seniors@750 Seniors @ 1550 Family Open61700 Open @ 2500 Total Memberships No Members 3697 757 4084 1514 1001 52526 Less Partial year membership credits Total Membership Income Magazine Members Allocation distribution free members $438376 10752 Subtotal Other Income Life Memberships$ 1000 Club Charter Fees48000 Sanction Insurance1500 Sanction Fees4800 FAI Stamps8500 Supply & Souvenir Sales 000 Film Rental2500 Interest Income savingsaccts 20000 Contributions200 Misc Membership Service Fees1 000 MA Advertising & other mag income________ Total Other Income Gross Income Operating Expense Budget Allocation Magazine 1523234 564348 Net Income before Special Projects Special Projects Trans American Relay Race 1979 FF World Championshio 78 FAI surplus 1979 Nats 1979 junior Programs Total Special Projects Balance Surplus Reserve MODEL SIZE 15000 12000 10000 10000 Cant pg 69 Responses should made AMA HQ preferably mid-April copies can made circulated individual Executive Council members have written subject past six months need againthe previous correspondence will serve purpose Meanwhile noted Model Aeronautics Association CanadaAMAs equivalent organization Canadahas re cently adopted limit 55 lbs 25 kilos insurance purposes European coun tries limit same Federation Aeronautique Internationale FAI uses competition 11 lbs 5 kilos 79 BUDGET Cant page 70 Flight World Championships may needed amount $10000 earmarked junior Programs indicate commitment such programs However use money sub ject Council approval specific program has yet developed Only Trans Am Relay Race major PR project 1979see December 78 issue Total $ 18485 9841 30630 23467 17017 1412590 10200 1402390 4491 28 953262 $1049762 958886 90876 $ 6 Magazine Cost per Member $8 $8 $8 Member Magazines $ 6056 12112 420376 438376 10752 116592 $565720 564348 $ Model Aviation page 44 amount likely spent unless substantial industry sponsorship realized PR area currently slated major expansion 1979 As compared past few years typical $20000 budgeted annually opera ting expenses total $35700 has ap proved PR Department year addition $10000 usual has added Film Production budget Al though shown PR Department ex pense film effort obviously PR related general AMA PR effort much larger members appreciate year effort will largest yet Some past criticism effect AMA should way PR due fact previous budgets identi fied usual $20000 year operating expenses item PR related budget 1 mat 1979 makes overall PR effort much visible although areas such films Nats Junior programs etc listed separatelysimply because operated PR Department Adding up total PR effort year will easily volve cost least $200000 probably closer quarter ofa million dollars Continued next page May1979 73 rid-tamous I-Al power uur ugug i breath Cr being congratulated Nets fa mous Free Flight Director Homer Smith iug NFFS Digest printer pubman Dowsetts young son riying &ntlsn BBC Hawk NFFS way annually awards scholarskiips deserving youngsters 79 BUDGET Cont pg 73 actual income expenses AMA operations 1978 will published shortly 1978 financial report still awaiting final figures bills yet received January tenta tive budget prepared 1978 results will affect next budget review spring since obvious January year would end up red previous reserve funds used up itself would indicate 1979 budget might end up surplus other hand higher budgeted membership renewal fig ures 6eing registered through end Jan uary projecting greater income shown factors thus expected counter other end result likely positive negative Budget revisions resulting spring review will published soon available probably May June meantime current budget indicates 1979 al ready good year financially should end up better shown CREDIT CARDS OK FOR NEW MEMBERS HATS As experiment AMA Executive Council last fall approved use Visa Master Charge credit cards renewal 1979 memberships experiment worked well about 8% 3800 members out 47500 paying credit card end January volume sufficient hold costs service 3% income volved As result use credit cards has extended permit use new memberships also Nats entry fees 1979 Visa Master Charge cards can also used items AMAs Supply Service section provided amount least $10 INCOME Membership Subscriptions MA 54797 @ $8 Advertising Income Hobby Shop Income Other Subscriptions Plans Income Subtotal me other allocated Allocation distributions free members officers CDs etc Total Income EXPENSE Editorial Expense Monthly Columnists Drafting Articles Plans Pictures Production Costs Composition Typesetting etc Art & Photo Color Separation Printing Misc Supplies Circulation Expenses Postage Label & Sort Administrative Costs Telephone Insurance Travel Advertising & Promotion Miscellaneous Total Direct Costs Allocated Expenses % Gen AMA Exp Salaries & Taxes Rent Miscellaneous Office Postage Printing Supplies Subtotal Allocated Expenses Total Expenses NET INCOME ANOTHER DENVER SUCCESS STORY currently seven AMA chartered clubs Metro Denver Modeling Council Council demonstrating outstanding leadership model aviation promotion benefit member club Council established basis old principle numbers strength working together can accomplish sum dividual efforts simple example joint promotion handout sheet Council supplies quantity area hobby shops new comer inquires local activity gets information tells about clubs meet fly contact simple piece paper communica tions link helps get loners beginners newcomers informed about whats hap pening get involved Council provides another service member clubfora relatively small additional fee can associate member other clubs entitles him use flying sites well No voting privileges other clubs provided no conflict clubs primary interest running own affairs Another feature Denver Council ar rangement makes attractive clubs participate Council oper ates its own fundsno money required clubs fund Council Coun cil obtains its own funds through operation annual model expoequivalent trade show member clubs participate jointly promote model aviation general public happy situation Denver al ways Just few years ago club did its own thing little no joint effort ways competed members developed animosities Now however good leadership Council having demonstrated could done jointly separately model aviation Denver has gotten far greater pub lic appreciation activity whole needs clubs Council leadership has avoided high pressure armtwisting tactics have simply invited participation clubs given equal representation decision-making concerning joint projects use funds prime example Council accomplish ment produced last October Council sponsored AMA District meeting Denver organizing program talks movies forum gathered key AMA offi cers Colorado Nebraska Wyoming Kansas also AMA Executive Director Washington DC As result AMA members approx imately 150 leaders attended got meet representatives face face get questions answered have suggestions considered highly successful affair expec ted repeated annually net result service area AMA members AMA national organization officers interested meeting responding members possible Denver Council idea similar what has being done some other cities has just few years demonstrated simple approach can work effectively Other areas could well same added thought next natural step beyond creation state councils chapters represent larger numbers members clubs 74 Model Aviation Part III L AVIATION MAGAZINE Income Expense Budget $ 79392 27600 3000 6600 $438376 $116592 10752 $565720 56640 24507 4200 6500 269444 200 34716 6300 2400 500 2000 2700 200 304851 41016 410307 142672 3429 3600 4000 340 564348 THE APATHY ABATES lot confusion has occurred recent months due published statements about AMA other magazines basic state ments made AMA member commented various editors other people good part confu sion has produced nature various personalities involved differ ences viewpoints natural result has controversy case sincerity abounds sides individual sincerely believing right comments negative towards AMA critizing AMA decisions regarding dues budget magazine finances general have some positive aspects important seems change AMA financial information being looked discussed has led realization information needs improved 79 budget presentation issue step direction What previously taken granted ignored now getting much deeper scrutiny has typical better understanding AMAs budge1 operations seems developing interested Meanwhile much being done ex plain communicate details AMAs op erations such last months report AMA HQ general AMA will publishing such information goal better forming educating AMA members about organization AMA member Dave Peltz made biggest personal investment time effort review question AMAs financial reports became focal point pros cons involved acknowledge thanks obvi ous interest dedication cause regarded Ralph Nader typededicated tenacious persistent aggres sive best interests mindas perceives themfor organization model aviation general thing surehe has put out correspondence subject anyone can remember So didnt Mode/Aviation publish Daves letters like some other maga zines basic reason felt still interpretations wrong presentation complex too much time space would have re quired properly respond felt still mem bers would rather see magazine space used information about models fly ing arguments about things like budgets Yet admit should try bet ter job informing members about ganization certainly aware need because Daves efforts Meanwhile hope avoid further editorializing subject minimize emotionalism discussing differences viewpoints opinions improving quantity quality information presenta tion will try encourage better under standing about AMA fingers crossed will offend would rath er see magazine pages used something enjoyable Connecticut a Maine achusetts S New Hampshire Rhode Inland ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenan Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidentn Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 Hinh Street Old Town ME 04468 Charles H Learoyd PO Box 428 West Groton MA 01472 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly Place Norwalk CT 06850 George Parker 7 Paul Dr Lee MA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Drive Ledyard CT 06339 Williow Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kittery ME 03904 DOUBLE BARRELED DISTRICT SPECTACULAR! SUNDAY APRIL 11979 Massasoit Community College 290 Thatcher Street Brockton MA 02401 Off Route 27 just East Downtown Brockton Call 603 3624884 further information GIANTBEST EVERDISTRICT MODEL AIRCRAFT EXPOSITION AND DISTRICT MEETING 1 PM 6 PM Open Public Giant Delta Dart Program Youngsters Model Displays Manufacturers Displays AMA Booth Prizes Door Prizes Admission $100 Children 12 under free 6 PM 8 PM District Meeting World-Known Speakers Joe Bridi Main Speaker No admission charge for-this meeting 1 PM 6 PM Theeter Continuous movies latest color sound Marvelous Miniatures Fly RC Choppers others Delta Dart Starting 130 PM Free first 300 youngsters 12 Program under accompanied adult Build fly own Delta Dart under expert adult supervision rubberpowered model really FLIES! Symposiums Continuous talks discussions some foremost people model aviation todayEd Izzo Dave Brown Ernie Huber RC Pattern Helicopter flying Bob Hunt World Champ UC Stunt Flier Henry Struck Free FlighN Contest Board Member par excellence John F Byrne Show Team fame others Door Prizes & Door prizes half hour 130 6 PM RC equipment Giant Raffle engines supplies First raffle prize World En gines Xpert 5-ch RC rig alternate cash substitute non-participants Exhibition Flying Dave Brown Ernie Huber Sammy Frey Bob Hunt Site will thrill actual RC UC demonstration fly ing weather permitting 6 PM 8 PM TOP NOTCH SPEAKING PROGRAM NO ADMISSION CHARGE AMA District Meeting JOE BRIDI comes way sun ny California feature speaker evening Earl Witt new AMA President Cliff Piper District Vice-President appointed elected District AMA officials will hand meet ADEQUATE SPACE FOR THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE AND PARTICIPANTS COME AND BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS New Jersey Verk ID DISTRICT REPORT John C Grige District II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 Aaaociate VIoe-Praidunna Pete Bianchlnl 280 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 David Flfield 11 Lam Lane Elunora NY 12085 lack Sommarco 2082 Emerson Ate. IJunion NJ 07083 Tom Silver RD 3 8ox412 Matson NY 13662 John Byrne 36-2g 213th So Bayside NY 1 t36t Hank SmIth 2 Lorraine Ave. Aaburn NY 13021 Going try shorten months col umn after long last time start off have appointed John Byrne Jr im mediate past VP Associate VP feel John has much add AMA certainly whole heck lot contribute dis trict lost AMA Secretary-Treasurer post Council meeting 7-6 Jim McNeill Sure hope John tries fall position tattletale spies work again time caught truely dedicated modeler hard doing what likes bestflying flying flying paraphrase mail mans creed neither wind nor rain nor sleet nor snow shall keep Doug Reynolds fly ing Doug put flight February 4 1978 Again 5th 6th etc Actually flew least once day 365 days completing 365th flight February 3 1979 day Syracuse-area Sympo sium still goes know weather Central New York will appreciate what Doug has accomplished May1979 75 picture shows Doug holding VK Nieuport sport bipe ling off inthe snow FrankIi ofsway NJ contributor next group photos first picture shows group children Piscataway Township engaged learning about model aircraft through Delta Dart program sponsored Central Jersey RC Club second picture same some truly unposed posteriors evidence John Leone Walt Fisher John Bollenbach John Reiser background 6~I P" jut, rjdrt IIUW Lenteral NJ RC Club displaying models conjunction Piscataway Chamber Commerce Expo second pic ture has club past-president John Reiser left present club president John Bol lenbach glaring photographer Fine ex amples club working hard own local public relations Thats wrap-up month Keep newsletters comtng Great hear clubs 01ev sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahe Road Dayton OH 45429 Aveodata VIne-Prealdenna Ciban 5102 Edenhursi Lynhuran OH 44124 Fnevela Pluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Laird Jackson 523 Msadowbroek Sn David PA 19087 Edward Wissar 1521 Surnanit Sn McKsenporn PA 15131 First must apologize missing report last month Im afraid months re port will very short also since business has kept run since January 1 fact have home few days past two months have conducting high ly successful flight test program Nevada have fully demonstrated military worth what call Mini-RPV remote ly piloted vehicle recent test series Its exciting since have working problem since 1971 using substantial amount model aircraft technol ogy program Interestingly over 50% project personnel modelers since have discovered extremely re sourceful capable interested people have chance scan ac cumulated mail recently inter esting information received AMA HQ seems spite some criticism recent dues increase membership re newals proceeding pace greater 1977 over 95% 1978 Obvious ly no likes pay dues lieve members recognize need course real advantages belonging AMA will also add spite its de tractors AMA does pretty good job providing modeling needs feel will continue improve its service mod elers note closing congratulations fel low District Iller Earl Witt now new AMA President So have problems suggestions whatever can now fire away new volunteer Delawars rict Celambia land nlt Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 609 Pehite Road Mechanicsville VA 23111 Aaaocian vtee-Preaddenb Wayne Abernathy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Sob Charripine 206 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23600 Howerd Cnispmn 611 Beedwood Dr Chartottsville VA 22001 V Sill Helns 2000 Tynota Road Charlotte NC 26210 Scottis Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19800 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Fatts Church VA 22042 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayertevilte NC 28301 Since reported last have January Council meeting St Louisits good thing talking modeling instead trying flywith snow Council Meeting devoted mainly discussing approving 1979 AMA budget full report will found elsewhere magazine want mention couple items increase funds public relations feel move right direction let public better informed activities also enlarges educational potential AMAboth prospective members safety information current fliers Council also authorized increase funds produce new films film li brary will now get new film year heretofore has taken years budget produce just film Also great er emphasis will placed communications between HQ staff general mem bership area need im provement can help accomplish making feelings known what want done within AMA next Council Meeting will late April expect have agenda meeting no later last part March will notify district AVPs soon have agenda can notify get comments feelings way will better equipped express opinions desires District IV Council Meet ing time read club offi cers should have received PR packet AMA about Muscular Dystrophy program clubs asked participate summer program can ideal ve hicle give club recognition con tact local officials also tie publicity will generated crosscountry relay race So go club meet ing see what about proposal made voted add Electric Free Flight Nats ap proved will 1979 Nats schedule start building Electric Power Free Flight planes Another item now under discussion whether AMA should have separate classifica tion licensesfor example should com petition flier have different license should pay Sunday Sport flier What thinking Keep mindwhat does competition mean guy gal competing club fun fly just ones flying classified contests have question district Soar ing enthusiasts Which two special terest groups represent largest number Soaring enthusiasts districtthe Na tional Soaring Society League Silent Flight choose should special interest group represent AMA As can see am turning tide asking whys wherefores change another What feeling RC Pattern classification Should have classification below Novice restrictions type aircraft equipment true beginner compe tition stands chance should let Novice class stand have asked question lot lately Id like opinions Whats Happening District IV Sky Lancers Washington would like thank SLOW Club members invitation attend annual banquet wife enjoyed fellowship excellent food gave good opportunity find out what Control Line members doing what needs Radio Control League North Carolina Congratulations Charlie Spear elec tion president RC/NC Charlie 76 Model Aviation havebeen corresponding hope able meet RC/NC sometime summer Mall Show Delaware April 28th First State RC Club Delaware RC Club Wilmington MAC will hold exhibit Concord Mall north Wilmington DE noon 6 PM Scotty Moyer AVP Del aware will schedule per mits will Brain Busters Club March 16th Bob Champine will attend Brain Busters FF club meeting Newport News VA article will probably printed after meeting am looking forward getting ideas comments meeting reference Free Flight activities Tidewater Radio Control Club Febru ary 1 Bob Champine AVP Southern VA invited attend speak TRC club meeting both enjoyed meeting came away lot good ideas especially enjoyed question answer period cleared up lot questions about AMA what does its members clubs besides insurance cover age feel best way establish better communications link between members HQ Thanks TRC op portunity speak visit Chesapeake Bay Radio Control sad ness would like reprint article Crab Rag newsletter Memoriam deepest regret nounce recent passing long-time mem ber Burton Phelps Burt long time members CBRC remained active helpful fellow RCers despite several years poor health Sincerest condolences Burts wife family entire mem bership will greatly missed Newsletter Editors would like thank newsletter editors have put mailing lists too list appreciate informa tion keep coming have asked lot questions column reason want answers comments Discuss questions club meetings flying fields over phone talk building plans fellow member Drop line call personal opin ion clubs opinion want vote Council District IV just myself So let hear 450 movie some topic interest could pool movies central place distri bute list available titles Im thinking such topics cover MonoKote install retractable gear wing similar educational type subjects Pro gram chairmen could build series pro grams around movies supplement live presentations club members Furthermore individuals clubs could benefit having access ma terials movies should carefully edited spliced titles written script keyed certain scenes Sound movies al possibility adventurous first club individual send such movie will regret District V newsletter editors en couraged send copies newsletters to AVP respective states think District V unique VP AVPs newsletter editors Can other district make such claim Did notice dull boring column pictures liven up space need information about club activities individuals families doing interest ing things pictures Let hear Alabama ida S Georgia issippi to Rico V South Carol essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Associate VIcs-Proaldents John Gorday 631 Oueen Circle Jackson MS 39209 Jerome Hail 4326 Sayesood Dr. Hwsusvllls AL 35605 Richard Jackson 106 Thornle St Coarlaston Hgts. SC 20406 Arthur Johnson 932 Senyan Dr. Ostray Saach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6621 Rotting Fork Or. Nashville TN 37205 Joseash Minslizzi SR 00666 Son 1632 Fajardo PR 00646 Ed Moorman P0 Boo 1643 Eglln APe FL 32542 Tom Thacher 2390C Lswrencvllls Hwy. Dacacur GA 30033 case wondering new name new face found top column its because Jim McNeill now Secretary-Treasurer AMA am fill ing unexpired term As starting point would like know flying what Dis trict V having problems what kinds problems have recently heard San Juan Sport Flyers fly ing new site Birmingham Aeromodelers have just lost lease Find ing keeping good flying site seems common problem step toward solving flying site problem educate public about benefits model flying way public relations activities such mall shows air team demonstrations educa tional programs schools AMA can help mall shows provid ing literature table top display now possession would like use please let have request soon possible District V has three sanctioned show teamsthe Florida Air Show Team Bama Flyers Air Show Team Hobby Hangar Fly-Boys club inter ested presenting school program check Delta Dart program What Earl Witt Rhett Miller have common Raquel Welch Cheryl Ladd Well according newsletter Capitol City RC Club Jackson MS four along long list other ables appeared last club meeting secretary must have terrible time keeping up important people dont attend course really important people club members ones matter way make new club members feel important hold beginners fun fly ease novices competition mini mum pressure what Demajagua RC Flying Club did recently winners Johnny Perz Jr Jose Moreida Juan Rivera club really ball Since Puerto Rico isnt itinerary AMA cross-country relay club plans have endurance contest mark occa sion open design kind powerglow diesel electric solar Safety message need keep mind Phil McDowell editor Glow Plug Middle Tenn RC Society bringing message club issue presents good humor getting point across current topic safety area mammoth mod el big big enough big can model get still safe size alone im portant size weight speed com bination problem would like thoughts about matter may come up Council meeting near future have asked officers District V ideas about establishing library Super 8 movie film circulation District V now would like ideas Almost club has member Super 8 movie cam era club prepared two three reel Illinois ana ucky Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buftalo Grove IL 60090 Asaodste Vic-Prealdanta Dew Davis DA Enusrprises Oou 336 Haubstads IN 47639 Chuck Delano 7203A Twin Oaks IndianapolIs IN 46226 Roger Gears RR 5 Oulncy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 109 NE 44th St. Kansas City MO 64116 Glenn Lee eio Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Jim Sears P0 Boo 306 Burgin KY 40310 Bob underwood 4100 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63126 Spring Spring wherefore art thou Spring Right cheer honey under snow Ive shoveled shoveled can find thee balsa lies rotting worktable whilst shovel thee Come guys have rational af ter shovel s - day after day May1979 77 omewnere benina tnat airplane un der hat Jim Sears Burgin KY Jim Associate Vice-President AVP Southeastern portion AMA District VI both eager able help problem relative AMA affairs Jim na tive Kentuckian has Kentuckian cheer ing team wife Betty scale models Tammie Mark Jim now engaged RC Sport Scale has flown CL some FF Jim served president Lex ington Model Airplane Club before helping es tablish Burgin Barnstormers Jim graduate Morehead KY State University employed IBM Lexington also en joys camping boating modelers can proud sport spawns persons volunteer time talent ser vice others Thanks newsletters Ill try get club card thanks overlook Im just dumb slighting you get two cards Im screwing up pick ing Safety local shows AMA mandatory magazine constantly recurring topics Safe ty cannot overstressed Very few model fliers new sport can appreciate lethal weapon possess addi tion after period continuous success its easy forget just quickly lovely artwork can become unguided missile ego pride self form own fan club place ourselves vulnerable posi tion Please fellow modelers heed warnings Make safety awareness proportional square hours spent flying field Mall shows demonstrations der day way gain re quired acceptance public obtain keep flying sites People seem bet ter condone things understand Terre Haute IN RC Club sponsor ing show Honey Creek Mall May 5 6 THIRCC composed boats cars planes Contact D May 201 Madison Terre Haute IN 47803 812 235-1017 WyreFlyers Peoria IL seem have access fine hobby shop Olde Prope Shoppe appears have both hard-toget items low prices good com bination say Madison County RC Flyers will host annual May Fun Fly May 6 Contact list ed Competition Newsletter section issue West Side RC Society Indianapolis IN dig social activities Family picnics summer pitch-in dinner January Sounds great Chicago Aero-Angels hosted CL Combat Contest during Blizzard 79 wanted attend afraid leave house Chris Gay St Charles 1st Open Greg Strombeck Rockford 1st Junior Page Peter son 1st Senior AA planning all-Combat contest June 9 10 KCRC Kansas City MO already working improving field know importance good field Two KCRC members Leonard Peggy McCoy unfortunate trip Tangerine Meet Florida After being robbed motel suffered accident during return trip Auto trailer planes wiped out Mr Mrs McCoy District VI wish speedy recovery happy re turn flying field AVPs Delano Geers Hughes Under wood backed up Executive Council meeting St Louis January 27 first EC meeting resulted both elation dis appointment minutes will published will speculate bit few points voted sizeable increases PR film projects several EC members against programs would result nu merically strong AMA TheT want smaller membership will blindly follow whatever policies AMA leadership hands Just like Adolph wanted back mid-30s find difficult spend public relations yet afraid enough members can talk FCC local officials position strength last article asked some questions FAI team training under study AMA NAA agreement may need by-laws change Low-cost special memberships above para graph may answer info later AMA self-insurance lack money Pay-outs have large Big cases still pending Insurance will continue fluctuating problem Total per member cost now bud geted $275 plus $40000 clubs less $350 per AMA must provide member some journal failure part IRS argument against tax exempt sta tus am personally against magazine commercial quality mandated member ship AMA buys free subscriptions AMA officers contest directors etc amount about $10000 out general fund allows magazine show few hundred dollars profit Accounting won derful very versatile mechanism AVPs will happy continue discussion subjects now its time fly friendly skies Iowa igan C Minnesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT KenmeUi F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Avenue Muscatine IA 62761 Assoelata viCe-PrasIda51t James Clark 4444 Woodviaw Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Robert Lwndberg 4928 Tioga St. Duluth MN 55804 Tim Price 11287 Sear Stanling Hgcu Ml 48078 William Rolsrirg 4494 Tenglawood Tr. Sr Jcaapls MI 49085 Geoff Styles 2801 5 Beaumont Ave. Kamasnilla WI 83139 Terry Taylor 8308 Lombardy Lana Crystal MN 58428 Wayna Veagar 38235 Castle Romulw Ml 48174 lots interesting things re port month will expand Ex ecutive Council meeting held St Louis January 27 1979 should well report ed elsewhere issue important have other district events use space Please notice new names top column have appointed ROBERT LUNDBERG Associate Vice-President Northern Minnesota Bob has graciously ac cepted position responsibility goes Bob serve area modelers dont hesitate let him know thoughts AMA business have also some changes made area EAST CONTEST COORDINA TOR Mrs DEBI IMHOFF new CL-FF Contest Coordinator East Debis ad dress 524 Sinclair NE Grand Rapids MI 49503 Mr LEN ROE has appointed RC Contest Coordinator East Lens ad dress 6539 Orchid Drive Jenison Ml 49428 beginning contest season people will need help coopera tion since starting out much notice Debi Len replacing Wes Slack has served position quite some time Thanks Wes work would have really some prob lems would like point out vital send sanctions right indi vidual prevent lost time problems cooperation will appreciated WESTERN MICHIGAN RAF will sponsor swap meet trade show Satur day April 28th Southwest YMCA 2222 44th Street SW Grand Rapids MI can contact Mr HUGH ALLEN 2716 Carla Grandville Ml 49418 further de tails first swap show should good Both static scale displays aircraft boats will featured THE DISTRICT VII WEST MEETING will held MAY 51979 REGISTRY HO TEL BLOOMINGTON MINNESOTA Ten tative plans convention-type meeting noon 5 PM HAPPY HOUR 5 7 BANQUET 7 PM meeting sponsored MINNEAPOLIS AREA AMA Clubs Special guests will hand names certain time will hope see District VII people possible Mark date calendar contact TERRY TAY LOR AVP Crystal MN full details would like quote new flying field rule Milwaukee Flying Electrons newsletter FLYPAPER Pilots using gasoline model fuel shall bring fire extinguisher flight line seems some aware seriousness type fuel being used models today GREATER MILWAUKEE RC ASSO CIATION held display February 3rd 4th Below some pictures taken show pictures AMA dis play available club use functions can use let know well advance can get name list First come first served 78 Model Aviation well-written editorial appeared STURGIS AREA RIG SOARING STARS newsletter ASTRO-NOTES CLAY HOWE editor is. Some modeling magazines have recently published articles suggest AMA does properly inform its members financial status priorities Model Aviation has tried reply latest issue editorial rather vague ASTRO-NOTES Editorial meant pro con AMA opinion Some individuals feel AMA dues increase $25 year necessary caused AMA spending too much money magazine ey should spent important things AMA magazine financed its own funds important things receive money balance AMA dues feel $25 very reasonable just insurance plus other services AMA provides magazine bonus Although Model Aviation does com pare ways some other magazines opinion can $453600 magazine compare $1307304 magazine approxi mate figure MAN RCM Some feel AMA monopoly current membership card cannot participate organized competition events Like government monopoly US Postal Service until something better comes along well have play game town way 1 Sc small fee pay get letter almost anywhere and. ure ask local Allstate agent $1000000 insurance policy premium $25 year better have cardiac unit handyl As AMA service have waited six weeks Supply & Service items last week received some STARS club infor mation requested week fore have comments ways AMA can change better let know writing can done provid ing opinions ideas District Vice-President Kenneth F Morris Associ ate Vice-President Bill Rohring Addresses people issue Model Aviation Arkansas S Louisiana 0 New Mexico homa 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 1500 Anita Street Suiphor LA 70663 Asoociat Vic-Prasldanta Buzz Averill 9117 La Barranee NE Alburquerque NM 87111 Ned Borneo 523 N Lebanon SuIpSiar LA 70663 Gene Hempol 301 N Yale Garland TX 75042 William Hurley Ill 927 Commerce Pleasannon TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Bartlesnllle OK 74003 Well fellows ladies blew Right off bat foul-up due erroneous sumption What assumption assumption everyone understood district officers appointments Associate Vice-Presi dents Contest Board members Contest Coordinators expire term elected Vice-President asked continue serve contacted phone along new appointees Unfortunate ly couple cases neglected make contact others thank service personally advise change Instead assumed would notified HQ forward materials information new appointee point Larry Stanfield continued functioning RC Contest Coordi nator until mid-February Apparently quite few people also did get message about change either because submitted sanction applications Larry Simultaneous ly did realize change gun contacting new Contest Coordinator Bob Talley problem discovered corrected some six sanctions granted Bob 20 Larry quick comparison two lists found no conflicts may some cur sory check didnt catch deadline column has caught up being written February 17 50 cannot give definite promise clear However Bob pursuing check-out some problem does exist will prob ably contact parties involved before see article late March am sorry about problems present fault Once again apologies Larry Stanfield did fine job several years same applies persons reappointed personally along AMA thank efforts sim ply case new person office felt need some new people work tails off no pay Talking about contests newsletters get indication going busy year District VIII prolific areas naturally Houston vicin ity believe club NASA already has plans 11 competitive functions Lots other groups have similar thoughtsone ap plied six sanctions oncel out done newsletters predict contest fun flies Dallas Fort Worth Abilene Lafayette New Orleans San Antonio etc ad infinitum including own club Lake Charles lot have noticed some gaping holes coverage district Associ ateVice-Presidents intention fill gaps particularly state Arkan sas heartland Texas especially Houston area problem encountered too candidates dont have enough information make choices Hopefully before next column will have some new appointees tell about meantime matter afterward essential let know what think lot controver sial things wind days can express opinions am aware As stated before expressing feelings cannot guarantee things will go way NOT ex pressing opinion DOES assure voice will heard AMA governed HQ administer rulings Executive Councili 3 votes cast proposal NAA has vote normally abstains internal matters Any thoughts person rules AMA incredible As intimated earlier newsletters beginning come would appreciate newsletter editors adding list particularly interesting get brand new club Houston areathe HAWKS believe acronym Hou ston Area Wireless Kontrolled Soaring Model aviation mushrooming areathere must least seven eight clubs probably 40-mile radius Almost enough month Remember Dallas Trade Show Spring no luck yet pinning down date job going send LSU two weeks sum mer am hoping Dallas show will before will organize district meeting Saturday night Watch col umn forfurther information Pattern Sport Scale fliers also note mentioned ear lier home club LARKS will have contest June 30-July 1 No big dinner just good flying great prizes Overall outstand ing performance will win portable TV Watch contest listings Coonass Nationals again set Lafayette April Thats commercials Thought month sure brain gear before starting flying site Colorads S Kansas 0 Nebraska h Dakota h Oaksta ix DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowaki District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue NE 68005 Axoaclat Vica-Prealdaess Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Blvd Ceeper WY 82601 Paul Kegel 910 North 12th Fargo NO 68102 JIm OReilly4780 N Battin WichIta KS 87220 Urn Rickatne 518 5 Cioudas Sioux Falls SO 87103 WHEWI As unusually long winter draws close good note some May1979 79 clubs within district actually took advantage being indoors P-nut Scale creasing popularity Lincoln Denver Omaha name few Old Man Winter cannot keep good modelers down bad pun says wife-typist normally time club thoughts turn getting contest sanction applications again names Con test Coordinators CL & F FBill Bieda 411 Barker Blvd Omaha NE 68132 RCGeorge Hunter 6962 5 Lamar Littleton CO 801 23 Early Bird Awards years early bird awards go Orbiting Eagles Omaha Nebraska Louisville Radio Control Club Kansas getting contest sanc tion applications mailed early enough first District IX clubs contest cal endar 79 participants will appreci ate early action gentlemen Contest Coordinators grateful Reminders tabletop district display booth use Its great static dis play shows trophy presentationsor almost club promotion free asking Another item may have missed should know about television commercials AMA events available HQ Long short versions sound available soundless films televi sion stations can add own taped nouncements over film Write Janet Clifton Film Clerk AMA HQ formation Denver Fargo District Meetings during 1978 very successful am open suggestions location fall District Meeting Air Capitol Eagles Show Teem District IXs AMA Show Team has completed its first year service long winter has given opportunity some selfevalu ation successful year 79 Several new maneuvers planned team building new models enthusiastically project interest four-mation 60powered version Ken Willards Blue Birds retracts smoke whole works will called jayhawks infor mation AMA Show Team No 121 Air Capitol Eagles write team man ager Jerry Shumaker 10810 West Maple Wichita KS 67209 KCCL Kansas City Control Line modelers arise five clubs once encompassed over 200 members during late SOs self-same clubs supplied numerous na tional international champions clubs once made Kansas City hotbed ac tivity awakening once Larry Laird AMA 27761 2641 Espenlaub Lane Kansas City Kansas 66106 has contacted 75 former members circulated over 500 announce ments re-awakening Under banner KCCL looks like Kansas City will again enjoy variety Control Line activity Mod elers area encouraged contact Larry help information Membership Applications Due some confusion Family Membership dues rates membership applications future will oe explicit meantime anyone has problems receiving magazines membership cards services again asked contact immediately District Vice-Presi dent nearest AVP rea sons have officers please contact AMA HQ first concerning problems sort usually can resolved promptly Trans-Am Update teams will noti fied April selection arrival/depar ture dates route maps will sent out shortly PR Update Nats planning progressing smoothly due early notice Lin coln NE site Nats logo final stages should out time col umn read Muscular Dystrophy Association pro gram Flying Jerry Kids now underway club information packets will valuable clubs whether partici pate project Hopefully clubs will join project AMA film program priority list fu ture films follows 1 Documentary 1979 Nats 2 30-minute film show teams 3 Aeromodeling first experience first flight 4 Local club storytrials suc cesses personalities 5 Personalized story competitor flying 6 Special film Free Flight Control Line 7 History hobby 8 Film celebrity fliers sports show business etc list information opinions sought Please feel free respond concerning film subjects input essential Special interest groups will invited meeting Executive Council during Nats week criteria guidelines govern ing groups will discussed will prob lems relating concerned Representatives groups needed valuable input encouraged Through meeting hope find better ways working gether Nets Briefs Application forms volun teer Nats workers now hands district officers Please pick up fill out send goal 100% participation District IX clubs Yes can help regardless district live need Arizona California S Hawaii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim ScrnIaerea District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redonds Beach CA 90278 Aaeociate Vlee-Preeedaoa Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94508 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Shaw Freono CA 93711 Lonnie Kroaber 4295 Boulder Hwy Las Vegas NV 59121 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds B Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90805 Keith Whitney 14465 Jayiter Di Salt Lake City UT 84117 has barely two weeks since re turned latest Council meeting St Louis still fresh mind Ill mention some highlights First off spirited election office Secretary-Treasurer five candidates balloting over Dis trict V Vice-President Jim McNeill help too will take hundreds workers make Nats best ever Leavenworth County Aeromodelers newsletter Flitelog say g can place last say placed ahead didnt go try Ive Nats about No else going us chance go Nats part Nats Pick up application Nats workers nearest officer nowl AMA Show Teams starting ganize air show years Nats show date August 5 Nats trip will easier year credit cards Executive Council gave HQ go-ahead dorm fees entry fees can charged Visa MasterCharge Elsewhere magazine will find tentative agenda next AMA Executive Council meeting agenda because print ing deadlines similar reasons incom plete objective however let mem bers review agenda order add comments current items add items feel Important Councils hope better communicate inform membership way As example large models will again agenda subject first arose last fall yet no con structive input has received Some com plain AMA has done nothing sub ject would complain Council established 25-pound limit 14pound limit determined displacement wing area wing loading chance again probably last chance get limits set interested parties can agree As years Category Director Con trol Line Nats would like thank PAMPA Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association being first step ward happy follow recommen dation Larry Shorts Event Director Precision Aerobatics PAMPA commended being concerned involved working hard Precision Aerobatics levels THIN KIN LINCOLN winner new Secretary-Treasurer Jim appointed Bill Mathews fill remainder term Fees years Nats remain same last year exception continu ing move discourage late entries late entry fee has raised $50 Speed events have re-arranged run off four days rather six Electric buffs will glad hear Electric Free Flight now part official schedule Soaring will held park Lincoln Free Flight will site 40 miles Lincoln Chase vehicles will allowed field huge study HQ cost allow inter national teams meet practice few days before departure authorized So often team members have never met let alone com peted together HQ has very brief TV commercials avail able clubs utilize publicizing meets can add own soundtrack publi cize mall shows contest Write HQ information 80 Model Aviation Council voted budget 1979 allows 7% increases categories Public Relations film budget two exceptions increased 50% over last year response complaints re visible enough once AMA finds itself enviable position having three companies offering insurance packages Perhaps will result better rates Earl Witt going take sample poll 10% membership poll will cover vast range subjects yet determined have ideas what youd like included poll Owing success membership re newals via credit card Council agreed expand new memberships wilt also expanded cover Nats perhaps time years show asked Council consider two classes licenses sportsman Sunday flier competition license Much discussion ensued nothing being resolved However matter far over Ill continue push lower-cost license Sunday sport flier knows year two might get nominated Nick Johnen Flying Circus club Camarillo Superior Service award approved Nick ob tained flying site club after battling untold obstacles did almost single handed Good job Nick hobby could use bunch like next Council meeting will Friday April 27 Long Beach conjunction MACS Show mentioned giving award Nick Joh nen Ive requests list various awards order importance Starting least award Vice-President certificate progress thro ugh meritorlo us service superior service distinguished service fellowship have appointed Associate VP cover State Nevada name Lonnie Kroe ber brings prior experience him District IX also served AMA appointment leaves Hawaii Associate VP As soon open ing occurs ranks Ill appoint Hawai ian representative Lonnies interests pri marily RC planes boats secondary love U-Control though says isnt much going around Las Vegas Frank Capon resigned Scale Con test Board Frank has served District X years pressures personal life have caught up him owe him thanks job well done replacement no easy task After due deliberation consul tation have named Bill Stroman posi tion Bill will give Free Flight perspective Contest Board top-heavy RC representation Bill has untold years Scale experience should prove valuable asset Board Lonnie Kroeber mentioned interesting use AA engines used sport called tractor pulls offshoot full size tractor pulls tractors ex tremely hopped up engines pull weight models same thing smaller scale Over Arizona way Southwestern Re gionals now history annual affair suf fered lack attendance brought partly very bad weather preceding Too bad because weather meet good Typical cold morning T-shirt afternoon Wind no problem year Free Flight very little participation RC Gliders down last year least six states represented making truly regional contest Utah unique club continues flourish Im referring Utah State Aeromodelers Theyre different phases hob represented membership exist under roof good harmony During winter months club has Indoor flying have good time summer club will host Old Timer Annual Free Flight through Salt Lake Antique Model ers branch club Old Time Nats will held July 2425 26 salt flats latest club visited Silent Wings Soaring Association located West Covina invited out old Free Flighter turned button-pusher Some may recall Dean Landreth late SOs 60s Hes alive well youll glad hear SWSA meeting presided over club president Ian Douglas night club voted make donation FAI Soaring team fund will get money back club treasury various means really nice gesture part showed club film Fly Em Break Em large turnout meeting en joyed themselves immensely club low profile fun-loving bunch yet few fliers win big meets Im still open invitations attend club meetings Drop line want remind have AMA display available table-top setup makes nifty background booth mall show display back Florida business received letter fellow run ner Ohio think Anyhow letter lost trip back before could swer him would drop another line Ill answer him Planning FAI Free Flight World Championships Taft moving ahead Bill Hartill overall CD Bill Bogart business manager/bean counter dates October 3 October 9 1979 Bakers field Inn will HQ Hardy Brodersen interface between two Bills AMA HQ AMA will handle paperwork will furnish seed money cover initial costs FAI Free Flight fund has $12000 should enough organizers attempting budget breakeven operation THE RMALS Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al culver i 607 S von Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Oreete Rt 1 Box 48 Boadview MT 59015 Clarence E Haught RI 5 Boy 16 Coeur dAlene 1083814 Ed McCollough 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Recin 26608 Dover Court Kent WA 98031 Don zipoy 21418 NE Main Street Redmond WA 98052 good District Meeting couldnt sure am sorry because sure good time over doz en clubs represented plus few other individ uals lot items discussed everyone stayed end No new issues brought up space wont consumed going over Boeing Hawks de serve big vote thanks inviting us have District Meeting conjunction Swap Meet Jerry Odell editor Seattle Radio Aero Club newsletter Plane Talk said best February issue Jerry said some good stuff very little usual junk evidence Hawks seem have knack doing things well despite having president looks like Sasquatch Since Jim Boydston Hawks President year please remind him preceding quote SRAC guy seven feet tall! contest schedule put together pretty well couple conflicts work out Pylon Association did job first gave Don Miller complete schedule Soaring jocks still have some work hope will get schedule Don very soon Don Dodd tells Free Flight Control Line schedule coming together few Free Flight clubs have sent Dodd contest dates yet will get program Seriously get Free Flight Control Line schedules Don Dodd Radio Control sched ules Don Miller soon can Both current addresses can found Model viation Words changed model history now newsletters receive con tain something really gives tickle January issue SCIF Flightplug contained also stolen Bat Sheet Tom Cashman note found among unpublished papers Al phonse Penaud Discovered today squeezing castor beans rubber motors makes last longer sure makes tying knots broken strand bitch following item falls similar cat egory above appeared January issue MRRCS newsletter ed ited N M DahI 12511 111th Ave East Puyallup WA 98371 address because inquiries about origin data should sent him CRASHES EXPLAINED Since cold weather has come Pacific Northwest scientists have given special atten tion crashes attributable tempera ture two phenomena generally con sidered casual factors well-known except ice MonoKote something gets cold tends shrink same time known electronic trans missions may measured frequency wave-length Now temperature gets well below freezing reasonable suppose transmitted radio waves shrink little bit perhaps just enough con fuse airborne receiver what about receiver meteorologists tell us sensable sensible temperature product temperature times wind speed example ambient temperature 20 de grees F plane flying 40 mph sensable temperature about 70 de grees below zerol reasonable ex pect receiver-decoder work efficient ly shivering temperature 70 low put two together shrunken radio waves shivering receiver its easy understand some us crash wintertime May1979 81 JUNIOFLIGHTf EDWHITTEN BoxWall St Sta Now York NY 10005 HOW ABOUT BOSTONIAN must hundred different AMA contest events l very few modelers satisfied Take instance indoor flying scale modelers have two events fly AMA Scale Peanut Scale Both very good course pure endurance indoor fliers have seven eight events cant stand argu ment over scale rules about event models scale look sort scale fly like scale models better becoming familiar Manhattan Formula indoor cabin en durance model gaining worldwide pop ularity under variations MIAMA Clubs rules Manhattan has found appeal worlds top indoor fliers cluding world champions like Pete Andrews USA Laurie Barr England un Kalina Czechoslovakia very pleased event finding such acceptance Manhattan has definitely turned out top-notch experts event although plenty us in-between modelers flying too 5~ Bostonian however indoor event feel should popular finding its advocates among scale fliers among beginners indoor scene some going say Bostonian what thought Manhattan meant However Bostonian close scale some scale models will qualify within rules Bostonian super-light having weigh ten grams young beginner should have little trouble building Bostonian very big easy transport flying site other hand its 16 maximum wingspan bigger Peanut Scale therefore easier build adjust Bostonian gives opportunity dividual design flair loves details allows num erous choices planforms opportunities experiment Bostonian Event has Charisma Fac tor somewhat along line suggested John Triolo Bob Meuser impro visational scale Frisco-Proto idea Bostonians flight pattern realistic its propeller diameter limitation re quired ROG launches ever fun airplane fun event Bostonian know youll like event kit manufactur ers will able help beginners same manner have new P-30 Embryo Endurance events Okay gang lets take look com plete set rules 1 Maximum projected wingspans 16 2 Maximum wing chords 3 3 Maximum propeller diameter 6 4 Power limited rubber motors 5 Minimum weight rubber mo tors 10 grams 6 Maximum overall fuselage length 14 measured propeller bearing 7 Fiselage must contain theoretical VA x 2Y2 x 3 box longerons must both support motor form exceed box requirement No motor sticks al lowed Fuselage must have forward wind shield window side least square inch area 8 Landing Gear must fixed two eter wheels rigid enough suc cessfully support model hand-glided landing 9 Rise-Off-Ground takeoffs required official flights 10 Charisma Factor judge rates model depending model appeals him based construction neatness scalelike details uniqueness design etc 100 rating up 110 used Two models may given same rating models rated against other against 100 110 scale 11 An unlimited number flights al lowed total seconds best 3 multiplied Charisma Factor rules really complicated thorough enough result neat little model looks like airplane Boston ian event lots possibilities lots room experimentation lots oppor tunity display attractive design idea dream plane Bostonian endurance model beauty points can increase score much 10% purposes JUNIOR FLIGHT seems Bostonian good model type build before attempting difficult scale models design can kept simple enough easy building strong enough easy handling Although plastic props required quality plastic propeller can used successfully plastic prop will also help bring weight forward better balance So s Bostonian rules listed probably satisfactory have some further ideas suggestions please write Ed Whitten tell about Incidentally would like information Manhattan Formula contained back issues STAR SKIPPERS send SOc stamps cover postage Ill send bunch Lets hear about Bostonian PAUL McILRATHS ADJUSTABLE PRO PELLER BEARING Paul Mcllrath Americas popular designers rubber-powered sport model airplanes line Sig Manufacturing Co kits including Cabinaire Sig Tiger express outdoor flying very much what want bring out Bostonian event doors hope Paul will design Bostonian us meantime Paul has kindly drawn up JUNIOR FLIGHT very clear draw ing excellent adjustable prop bearing simple works can used kinds SRPSMs Simple Rubber Powered Stick Models both indoors out can adjust downthrust sidethrust system dual bearing keeps prop vibrating much Try winner Paul thank very much REMINDER CHICKEN HIGH Indoor Postal Con test coming close Keep flying just make sure results have sent Ed Whitten end April winds us up month Keep em flying / j5//AT T W ENOUGH ROOM FOR KNOTS /__ IN RUBBER THAS STYLE IS BETTER FOR _____ LINDERSL UNG MOTORS-Z GIVES MORE S TMENT SPACE lV A49KE ADJUSTMENTS DON PUS/I ON THE PROP OR MOTORSTIOA GRB HERE~AND i-liRE WITH LONG NOSE FINGERS OR PLIERSSECOND PLIERS 1 THEN TWIST OR BEND THRUST ADJUSTMENT IS THE /1EV W BETTER FLIGHTS 82 Model Aviation 14DJU5 T4BL PROPEL LEt BEARING SIAIPLE STICA MODELS SELDOM PROVIDE WAY TO M4KE TIlE ADJU6TMENTS NEEDED FOR SUCCESSFLL fLIGh7S TRY ni/S hA//DY ALL -DIRECT/ON 8END4BLE BEARING lv IMPROVE YOUR S PERPORM4NCE x OK FOR VERY LIGHT MODEL 5 USE ABOUT 3/64 av is- 22 INC/I SPANS 1/16 OAt iIEA V/ER 511/PS THICK NARROW STRIPS WORK BEST IF BEARING BENDS IN I-lARD LANDINGS REPLACE IT bit/TN THICKER ONE TOO kYEAKBETTER
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/05
Page Numbers: 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82
At January 27 AMA Executive Coun cii meeting approved line should drawn concerning model size agreed some limit should defined govern whether insurance coverage should provid ed also agreed however further time should given obtain input AMA members various special interest ganizations might affected noted example Coun cil previously approved seeking recom mendations Quarter Scale Associa tion National Miniature Pylon Racing Association concerning size safety responses requested March 31 Thus tween now next Council meeting April 28th time interested parties offer comments constructive sugges tions proposals subject Continued page 73 tentative AMA budget prepared HQ staff January 27 Executive Council meeting provided detail usual particularly regard breakdown expenses various departments con sidered tentative because subject furth er review refinement next Council meeting April time final 1978 financial statement will availableit tentative budget prepared HQ budget effort year comprehensive ever attempted merely rehash updated version last year new feature 79 expense budget showing allocations departments major divisions effort allocations include percentages salaries people efforts support department addi tion directly assigned depart ment example under Public Relations show $60577 includes full-time ries Special Events Director Larry Bolich assistant Penny Witt plus 20% salaries AMA Executive Director 5% Mrs Jackson AMAs Comptroller 5% assistant 15% AMAs in-house printer 5% mail clerk 20% stock clerk 20% receptionist 20% general part-time clerk addition allocated percentages rent telephones postage freight office supplies printing plus actual amount $35700 79 bud geted department operations during year Thus budget year compared other years better shows costs involved various operations including support personnel actually assigned department involved business department Other area Special Projects PR budget does contemplate doACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Break-Even aian 1979 Budget No Membership 80000 70000 60000 Break Line 50000 0 30000 20000 100000 Expense100000 300000 Membership Income $ 1764000 1543500 1323000 1102500 -882000 -441000 -J 91 x uJ 15000001700000 May1979 69 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 COUNCIL APPROVES TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR 79 APPROVED MODEL SIZE UMITING Status asof March 11979 cP~ 50000070000090000011000001300000 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Tentative Budget Part ating Expenses Allocations $452188 18835 34401 Expenses Salaries l departments Annuity Retirement Program Payroll Taxes Total related salaries$ Rent approx 5000 sq ft Telephones Postage ght exclusive membership processing Membership Processing Membership Insurance $275 per member Rule Books Public Relations Operations Travel Supplies etc Awards FlImProjects uction Travel Equip Rental Services Processing Film Library HQ Service Officer Service VP budgets Council travel etc Magazines officers Contest Directors etc Staff Travel Council Trade Shows Meetings Office Supplies stationery materials Office Equipment Maintenance Printing Professional Fees legal audit consultant Insurance General Depreciation Bad Debts Personal Property Taxes FAI 53527 x 50 Teams Programs Mtgs NAA Divisional Fee cost FAI franchise Scholarship Program Totals usive magazine direct costs Model Aviation Magazine Direct Costs Model GeneralMembershipAviation AdministrServicesMagazine Total 505424 28350 13000 32000 $ 91905 13233 6500 14700 81375 179025 7400 35700 1 000 33400 5000 34248 10752 14000 24000 4625 8500 15000 11500 10500 600 3000 26764 26764 1000 $1112927 410307 $134321 6655 1950 9000 81375 179025 7400 $1 42672 3429 direct cost * 4000 FAI & Contests Nats $ 75949 2033 1950 1800 1 000 33400 5000 34248 10752 7000 8400 4625 680 15000 11500 10500 600 3000 1000 $273043 7200 3400 3600 340 7000 2400 2720 26764 26764 $430326$154041$147380 ______________410307 TOTAL Operating Expense *Magazine has separate phone lines $1523234$273043$430326$564348$147380$108137 ing last year Most expense increas es simply inflationary approximately 7% increase applied areas Thus mostly hold-the-line budget HQ opera tions rather expanded services could change however further re view later year shows greater currently budgeted income available im prove HQ services budget assumes will sign up 90% members 197863579 estimated 79 vs 71227 actual paid mem bers 1978 appears conserva tive figures currently running about 94% last year trend gradually creasing further quite encourag ing since Council member estimates voted dues increase last year optimistic rough summary budget pre sented promiseseven ac ceptance special projectsa surplus about $45000 accordance pre viously expressed Council desire build reserves back up couple years ago AMA over $200000 reserve got completely used up 1978 proposed dues increases 1977 1978 de ferred until 1979 over 50000 members already signed up 79 rate continuing improve already have mid-February about 3/4 income will need fulfill bud get time spring Council meeting should able take second look budget final modification balance budgeted income assured rest year note about Model Aviation budget small surplus shown bottom tentional use almost funds available produce best magazine possible magazine budget easily controlled ad justing expenses monthlyas necessaryto stay within income Since have pay taxes magazine profits despite tax-ex empt status magazine budget based minimizing surplus net result situation produce magazine value members budget shown should mean pages color coverage etc 79 magazine budget also includes allo cation distribution magazine free members AMA Some explanation may helpful Executive Council has established policy whereby AMA officers certain Contest Directors receive free memberships token reward services performed behalf AMA members Note AMA has about 160 volunteer officers hundreds Contest Directors run over thousand sanctioned meets per year free members allocation general income made cover cost magazines printed mailed free members Note cost minimumthe actual cost required print mail extra copies mem bers Thus AMA reimburses magazine budget extra cost printing mail ing additional copies needed above basic amount printed dues-pay ing members area special projects Execu tive Council approved total $47000 broken down specific amounts vari ous events programs listed amounts may may actually used de pending circumstances example 1979 Nats could break large entry $10000 set aside offset possible deficit would needed Similar ly $12000 noted Free Continued page 73 70 Model Aviation Public Relations $ 60577 3000 2600 2500 35700 2400 1360 $108137 PRESIDENTS REPORT President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS EARL E WITT 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING first Executive Council Meeting AMA president now history Council able cover entire agenda effectively midnight hours have often occurred ac complishments will reported other columns subsequent issues Model Aviation surprise expecta tion being able operate under strict interpretation by-laws pre cepts Roberts Rules Order Newly Revised found myself voted down As reported last issue Model Aviation Jim McNeill elected Secre tary-Treasurer Jim able produce draft minutes before profes sional recorder employed purpose major items proposed 1979 AMA budget reviewed length subsequently budget $1523234 approved AMA HQ guidance budget fiscal per formance will subject follow-up reviews Executive Council meet ings An enjoyable prelude meeting reception hosted Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President held ing prior Council meeting time opportunity meet AMA members District VI St Louis area addition individual discussions assem bled guests treated preview motion picture material has gathered new AMA film Scale models promised distribution coming fall HOBBY INDUSTRY CONVENTION AND TRADE SHOW AMA associate member Hobby Industry Association several members AMA Executive Council participated Aeronautics Radio Control Division meetings HIA reason behind having Executive Council Meeting St Louistwo meetings covered trip proliferation radio con trolled hobby gearaircraft course cars boats robotswas major topic discussions trade show exhibited number very competitive low cost simple radio systems impres sive item 28 wing span 020 cu proportional rudder ready-tofly Radio Control Cub Cox model will cost less us spending marginally con trollable rudder escapement pulse control equipment 30 years ago inflation taken account little Cub will give chance embark hobby RC flying about one-fourth cost rest us started addition poten tial new model fliers would expect large numbers ready-to-fly Con trol Line modelers step up try hand RC Syracuse NY District II Sym posium Cub given door prize found first reac tion new Cub some dedicated RC fliers panic thought frequency congestion However model itself threat product can take opportunity expand hobby 49 MHz about 1000 foot range will interfere other RC activities still model airplane requires degree skill fly recover piece fly again unlike simple RC cars boats part advancing technology industry market controls organized modelers Lets join purpose mind join us would recommend make ourselves known stores deal ers selling ready-to-fly RC jewels May1979 71 2 L J reai unnur S mouuIreduy-Iu-tIy ETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 have just taken minutes St Louis Council Meeting Can tell something confidentially Wont read anywhere else members Districts II IV VI VIII have nothing worry about repre sentation AMA Council Meeting Mr John C Grigg Chuck Foreman Horrace Cain John Embry did outstanding job meeting serving people back home regulars agreed Homer Smith Vince Mankowski Ken Morris Carl Wheeley commented no drop quality new elections AMA still has strong diverse Council no yes offer assist buyers learning fly us course will help insure successful fliers importantly will certainly assure progress advanced models will working us utilizing limited frequency spectrum obtaining frequen cies AMA INSURANCE GOOD NEWS insurance has become competi tive market have offers little half per member rate budgeted Council contingent AMA picking up larger portion deductible able maintain good bet ter claim safety record have past three years will substantial savings will help off set future inflationary increases operations FREE FLIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS plans Free Flight World Championships Taft CA October 6 through 9 progressing As last re port direct operations costs should covered fees will able avoid type losses sustained last two World Championships held USA TRANS-AM RC RELAY RACE event title doesnt ring bell have endeavoring ganize Trans-America Race starting Washington DC Whittier Narrows CA elapsed flying time race men governing body Academy lake word Horrace particularly fearless advocate what feels right hope never gets mad No pays honest model build ers go meetings four times year serve because sense pride interest have squawk AMA about spend dues money whatever constructive suggestion offer write call District VP guarantee gov erning body organization will HEAR about pay dues youve got right have say its handling thereof Well got heavy stuff out way what else new some very impor tant people want meet month know run Clubsof-the Month Ill crossing district lines pok ing around important VPs backyard thats out HOWEVER plenty AMA special interest groups keep busy years have no boundaries its time met some planned 11 Leg Teams organized Total Team Leg Team flying two-day section race race will between several Total Teams race scheduled September 1979 still number Leg Team shortages time growing short Teams must have minimum five members maximum seven plan new you terested call Public Relations Depart ment AMA HQ Phone 202 347-2751 AGENDA FOR NEXT EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING As February 20 1979 follow ing items have submitted con sideration next Executive Council Meeting held April 27 1979 Proposals alternate membership forms 90-day limited temporary memberships com petition memberships etc Contest Director training exam ination prior initial licensing relicensing inactive over two years Review AMA film production costs inventory films produced AMA Consideration returning Model Aviation optional status other compromise Review Model Aviation content operating costs Consideration proposal arrange FAI teams meeting training team prior competing World Cham pionships Report insuring non-AMA show teams other demonstrations Report status Delta Dart Delta Dart II Programs Budget review Review possible by-laws revisions month begin exciting breath taking serialized two-part story Nation al Free Flight Society NFFS de serve attention splendid special interest modeling groups United States None united dedicated dont think anyone will offended mention Free Flight group first officially recognized AMA help represent interested USA Begun 1965 late Dick Black Carl Fries first membership fee ac cepted December 15 1965 Today encom passes substantial portion competition Free Flighters America Society pub lishes its own magazine Dieest Jerry James Orlando FL launching AA current Digest edited Mr John Oldencamp San Diego CA Previous edi tors Walt Rozelle VTO Dave Linstrum Bob Meuser Bill Giesking others printed famous FAI Power flier Doug Gaibreath list Free Flighters have contri buted life NFFS read like Whos country include Bob Stal ick has served Director Pete 72 Model Aviation Buckets Johnson renowned Power man District V FF Contest Coordinator very presence strikes fear hearts competitors Charlie Sotich Chicago Herb Franck Bill Booth others name exorably woven through life thread down through fruitful years Hardy Brodersen Beginning treasurer today both permanent Executive Director terim president clock has balance wheel NFFS has balance wheel keep Next month will introduce dedicated people reveal secret unity identify secret umbilical cord binds Free Flighters together though separated thousands earth miles confidential information know can trust keep next issue Model Aviation mag azine dont miss Will Hardly Brokenspar still overlord Can devoted model ers manage float another issue Digest Watch mailbox next Part II ected Income Membership Dues juniors @$ 500 juniors@1300 Seniors@750 Seniors @ 1550 Family Open61700 Open @ 2500 Total Memberships No Members 3697 757 4084 1514 1001 52526 Less Partial year membership credits Total Membership Income Magazine Members Allocation distribution free members $438376 10752 Subtotal Other Income Life Memberships$ 1000 Club Charter Fees48000 Sanction Insurance1500 Sanction Fees4800 FAI Stamps8500 Supply & Souvenir Sales 000 Film Rental2500 Interest Income savingsaccts 20000 Contributions200 Misc Membership Service Fees1 000 MA Advertising & other mag income________ Total Other Income Gross Income Operating Expense Budget Allocation Magazine 1523234 564348 Net Income before Special Projects Special Projects Trans American Relay Race 1979 FF World Championshio 78 FAI surplus 1979 Nats 1979 junior Programs Total Special Projects Balance Surplus Reserve MODEL SIZE 15000 12000 10000 10000 Cant pg 69 Responses should made AMA HQ preferably mid-April copies can made circulated individual Executive Council members have written subject past six months need againthe previous correspondence will serve purpose Meanwhile noted Model Aeronautics Association CanadaAMAs equivalent organization Canadahas re cently adopted limit 55 lbs 25 kilos insurance purposes European coun tries limit same Federation Aeronautique Internationale FAI uses competition 11 lbs 5 kilos 79 BUDGET Cant page 70 Flight World Championships may needed amount $10000 earmarked junior Programs indicate commitment such programs However use money sub ject Council approval specific program has yet developed Only Trans Am Relay Race major PR project 1979see December 78 issue Total $ 18485 9841 30630 23467 17017 1412590 10200 1402390 4491 28 953262 $1049762 958886 90876 $ 6 Magazine Cost per Member $8 $8 $8 Member Magazines $ 6056 12112 420376 438376 10752 116592 $565720 564348 $ Model Aviation page 44 amount likely spent unless substantial industry sponsorship realized PR area currently slated major expansion 1979 As compared past few years typical $20000 budgeted annually opera ting expenses total $35700 has ap proved PR Department year addition $10000 usual has added Film Production budget Al though shown PR Department ex pense film effort obviously PR related general AMA PR effort much larger members appreciate year effort will largest yet Some past criticism effect AMA should way PR due fact previous budgets identi fied usual $20000 year operating expenses item PR related budget 1 mat 1979 makes overall PR effort much visible although areas such films Nats Junior programs etc listed separatelysimply because operated PR Department Adding up total PR effort year will easily volve cost least $200000 probably closer quarter ofa million dollars Continued next page May1979 73 rid-tamous I-Al power uur ugug i breath Cr being congratulated Nets fa mous Free Flight Director Homer Smith iug NFFS Digest printer pubman Dowsetts young son riying &ntlsn BBC Hawk NFFS way annually awards scholarskiips deserving youngsters 79 BUDGET Cont pg 73 actual income expenses AMA operations 1978 will published shortly 1978 financial report still awaiting final figures bills yet received January tenta tive budget prepared 1978 results will affect next budget review spring since obvious January year would end up red previous reserve funds used up itself would indicate 1979 budget might end up surplus other hand higher budgeted membership renewal fig ures 6eing registered through end Jan uary projecting greater income shown factors thus expected counter other end result likely positive negative Budget revisions resulting spring review will published soon available probably May June meantime current budget indicates 1979 al ready good year financially should end up better shown CREDIT CARDS OK FOR NEW MEMBERS HATS As experiment AMA Executive Council last fall approved use Visa Master Charge credit cards renewal 1979 memberships experiment worked well about 8% 3800 members out 47500 paying credit card end January volume sufficient hold costs service 3% income volved As result use credit cards has extended permit use new memberships also Nats entry fees 1979 Visa Master Charge cards can also used items AMAs Supply Service section provided amount least $10 INCOME Membership Subscriptions MA 54797 @ $8 Advertising Income Hobby Shop Income Other Subscriptions Plans Income Subtotal me other allocated Allocation distributions free members officers CDs etc Total Income EXPENSE Editorial Expense Monthly Columnists Drafting Articles Plans Pictures Production Costs Composition Typesetting etc Art & Photo Color Separation Printing Misc Supplies Circulation Expenses Postage Label & Sort Administrative Costs Telephone Insurance Travel Advertising & Promotion Miscellaneous Total Direct Costs Allocated Expenses % Gen AMA Exp Salaries & Taxes Rent Miscellaneous Office Postage Printing Supplies Subtotal Allocated Expenses Total Expenses NET INCOME ANOTHER DENVER SUCCESS STORY currently seven AMA chartered clubs Metro Denver Modeling Council Council demonstrating outstanding leadership model aviation promotion benefit member club Council established basis old principle numbers strength working together can accomplish sum dividual efforts simple example joint promotion handout sheet Council supplies quantity area hobby shops new comer inquires local activity gets information tells about clubs meet fly contact simple piece paper communica tions link helps get loners beginners newcomers informed about whats hap pening get involved Council provides another service member clubfora relatively small additional fee can associate member other clubs entitles him use flying sites well No voting privileges other clubs provided no conflict clubs primary interest running own affairs Another feature Denver Council ar rangement makes attractive clubs participate Council oper ates its own fundsno money required clubs fund Council Coun cil obtains its own funds through operation annual model expoequivalent trade show member clubs participate jointly promote model aviation general public happy situation Denver al ways Just few years ago club did its own thing little no joint effort ways competed members developed animosities Now however good leadership Council having demonstrated could done jointly separately model aviation Denver has gotten far greater pub lic appreciation activity whole needs clubs Council leadership has avoided high pressure armtwisting tactics have simply invited participation clubs given equal representation decision-making concerning joint projects use funds prime example Council accomplish ment produced last October Council sponsored AMA District meeting Denver organizing program talks movies forum gathered key AMA offi cers Colorado Nebraska Wyoming Kansas also AMA Executive Director Washington DC As result AMA members approx imately 150 leaders attended got meet representatives face face get questions answered have suggestions considered highly successful affair expec ted repeated annually net result service area AMA members AMA national organization officers interested meeting responding members possible Denver Council idea similar what has being done some other cities has just few years demonstrated simple approach can work effectively Other areas could well same added thought next natural step beyond creation state councils chapters represent larger numbers members clubs 74 Model Aviation Part III L AVIATION MAGAZINE Income Expense Budget $ 79392 27600 3000 6600 $438376 $116592 10752 $565720 56640 24507 4200 6500 269444 200 34716 6300 2400 500 2000 2700 200 304851 41016 410307 142672 3429 3600 4000 340 564348 THE APATHY ABATES lot confusion has occurred recent months due published statements about AMA other magazines basic state ments made AMA member commented various editors other people good part confu sion has produced nature various personalities involved differ ences viewpoints natural result has controversy case sincerity abounds sides individual sincerely believing right comments negative towards AMA critizing AMA decisions regarding dues budget magazine finances general have some positive aspects important seems change AMA financial information being looked discussed has led realization information needs improved 79 budget presentation issue step direction What previously taken granted ignored now getting much deeper scrutiny has typical better understanding AMAs budge1 operations seems developing interested Meanwhile much being done ex plain communicate details AMAs op erations such last months report AMA HQ general AMA will publishing such information goal better forming educating AMA members about organization AMA member Dave Peltz made biggest personal investment time effort review question AMAs financial reports became focal point pros cons involved acknowledge thanks obvi ous interest dedication cause regarded Ralph Nader typededicated tenacious persistent aggres sive best interests mindas perceives themfor organization model aviation general thing surehe has put out correspondence subject anyone can remember So didnt Mode/Aviation publish Daves letters like some other maga zines basic reason felt still interpretations wrong presentation complex too much time space would have re quired properly respond felt still mem bers would rather see magazine space used information about models fly ing arguments about things like budgets Yet admit should try bet ter job informing members about ganization certainly aware need because Daves efforts Meanwhile hope avoid further editorializing subject minimize emotionalism discussing differences viewpoints opinions improving quantity quality information presenta tion will try encourage better under standing about AMA fingers crossed will offend would rath er see magazine pages used something enjoyable Connecticut a Maine achusetts S New Hampshire Rhode Inland ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenan Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidentn Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 Hinh Street Old Town ME 04468 Charles H Learoyd PO Box 428 West Groton MA 01472 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly Place Norwalk CT 06850 George Parker 7 Paul Dr Lee MA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Drive Ledyard CT 06339 Williow Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kittery ME 03904 DOUBLE BARRELED DISTRICT SPECTACULAR! SUNDAY APRIL 11979 Massasoit Community College 290 Thatcher Street Brockton MA 02401 Off Route 27 just East Downtown Brockton Call 603 3624884 further information GIANTBEST EVERDISTRICT MODEL AIRCRAFT EXPOSITION AND DISTRICT MEETING 1 PM 6 PM Open Public Giant Delta Dart Program Youngsters Model Displays Manufacturers Displays AMA Booth Prizes Door Prizes Admission $100 Children 12 under free 6 PM 8 PM District Meeting World-Known Speakers Joe Bridi Main Speaker No admission charge for-this meeting 1 PM 6 PM Theeter Continuous movies latest color sound Marvelous Miniatures Fly RC Choppers others Delta Dart Starting 130 PM Free first 300 youngsters 12 Program under accompanied adult Build fly own Delta Dart under expert adult supervision rubberpowered model really FLIES! Symposiums Continuous talks discussions some foremost people model aviation todayEd Izzo Dave Brown Ernie Huber RC Pattern Helicopter flying Bob Hunt World Champ UC Stunt Flier Henry Struck Free FlighN Contest Board Member par excellence John F Byrne Show Team fame others Door Prizes & Door prizes half hour 130 6 PM RC equipment Giant Raffle engines supplies First raffle prize World En gines Xpert 5-ch RC rig alternate cash substitute non-participants Exhibition Flying Dave Brown Ernie Huber Sammy Frey Bob Hunt Site will thrill actual RC UC demonstration fly ing weather permitting 6 PM 8 PM TOP NOTCH SPEAKING PROGRAM NO ADMISSION CHARGE AMA District Meeting JOE BRIDI comes way sun ny California feature speaker evening Earl Witt new AMA President Cliff Piper District Vice-President appointed elected District AMA officials will hand meet ADEQUATE SPACE FOR THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE AND PARTICIPANTS COME AND BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS New Jersey Verk ID DISTRICT REPORT John C Grige District II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 Aaaociate VIoe-Praidunna Pete Bianchlnl 280 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 David Flfield 11 Lam Lane Elunora NY 12085 lack Sommarco 2082 Emerson Ate. IJunion NJ 07083 Tom Silver RD 3 8ox412 Matson NY 13662 John Byrne 36-2g 213th So Bayside NY 1 t36t Hank SmIth 2 Lorraine Ave. Aaburn NY 13021 Going try shorten months col umn after long last time start off have appointed John Byrne Jr im mediate past VP Associate VP feel John has much add AMA certainly whole heck lot contribute dis trict lost AMA Secretary-Treasurer post Council meeting 7-6 Jim McNeill Sure hope John tries fall position tattletale spies work again time caught truely dedicated modeler hard doing what likes bestflying flying flying paraphrase mail mans creed neither wind nor rain nor sleet nor snow shall keep Doug Reynolds fly ing Doug put flight February 4 1978 Again 5th 6th etc Actually flew least once day 365 days completing 365th flight February 3 1979 day Syracuse-area Sympo sium still goes know weather Central New York will appreciate what Doug has accomplished May1979 75 picture shows Doug holding VK Nieuport sport bipe ling off inthe snow FrankIi ofsway NJ contributor next group photos first picture shows group children Piscataway Township engaged learning about model aircraft through Delta Dart program sponsored Central Jersey RC Club second picture same some truly unposed posteriors evidence John Leone Walt Fisher John Bollenbach John Reiser background 6~I P" jut, rjdrt IIUW Lenteral NJ RC Club displaying models conjunction Piscataway Chamber Commerce Expo second pic ture has club past-president John Reiser left present club president John Bol lenbach glaring photographer Fine ex amples club working hard own local public relations Thats wrap-up month Keep newsletters comtng Great hear clubs 01ev sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahe Road Dayton OH 45429 Aveodata VIne-Prealdenna Ciban 5102 Edenhursi Lynhuran OH 44124 Fnevela Pluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Laird Jackson 523 Msadowbroek Sn David PA 19087 Edward Wissar 1521 Surnanit Sn McKsenporn PA 15131 First must apologize missing report last month Im afraid months re port will very short also since business has kept run since January 1 fact have home few days past two months have conducting high ly successful flight test program Nevada have fully demonstrated military worth what call Mini-RPV remote ly piloted vehicle recent test series Its exciting since have working problem since 1971 using substantial amount model aircraft technol ogy program Interestingly over 50% project personnel modelers since have discovered extremely re sourceful capable interested people have chance scan ac cumulated mail recently inter esting information received AMA HQ seems spite some criticism recent dues increase membership re newals proceeding pace greater 1977 over 95% 1978 Obvious ly no likes pay dues lieve members recognize need course real advantages belonging AMA will also add spite its de tractors AMA does pretty good job providing modeling needs feel will continue improve its service mod elers note closing congratulations fel low District Iller Earl Witt now new AMA President So have problems suggestions whatever can now fire away new volunteer Delawars rict Celambia land nlt Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 609 Pehite Road Mechanicsville VA 23111 Aaaocian vtee-Preaddenb Wayne Abernathy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Sob Charripine 206 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23600 Howerd Cnispmn 611 Beedwood Dr Chartottsville VA 22001 V Sill Helns 2000 Tynota Road Charlotte NC 26210 Scottis Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19800 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Fatts Church VA 22042 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayertevilte NC 28301 Since reported last have January Council meeting St Louisits good thing talking modeling instead trying flywith snow Council Meeting devoted mainly discussing approving 1979 AMA budget full report will found elsewhere magazine want mention couple items increase funds public relations feel move right direction let public better informed activities also enlarges educational potential AMAboth prospective members safety information current fliers Council also authorized increase funds produce new films film li brary will now get new film year heretofore has taken years budget produce just film Also great er emphasis will placed communications between HQ staff general mem bership area need im provement can help accomplish making feelings known what want done within AMA next Council Meeting will late April expect have agenda meeting no later last part March will notify district AVPs soon have agenda can notify get comments feelings way will better equipped express opinions desires District IV Council Meet ing time read club offi cers should have received PR packet AMA about Muscular Dystrophy program clubs asked participate summer program can ideal ve hicle give club recognition con tact local officials also tie publicity will generated crosscountry relay race So go club meet ing see what about proposal made voted add Electric Free Flight Nats ap proved will 1979 Nats schedule start building Electric Power Free Flight planes Another item now under discussion whether AMA should have separate classifica tion licensesfor example should com petition flier have different license should pay Sunday Sport flier What thinking Keep mindwhat does competition mean guy gal competing club fun fly just ones flying classified contests have question district Soar ing enthusiasts Which two special terest groups represent largest number Soaring enthusiasts districtthe Na tional Soaring Society League Silent Flight choose should special interest group represent AMA As can see am turning tide asking whys wherefores change another What feeling RC Pattern classification Should have classification below Novice restrictions type aircraft equipment true beginner compe tition stands chance should let Novice class stand have asked question lot lately Id like opinions Whats Happening District IV Sky Lancers Washington would like thank SLOW Club members invitation attend annual banquet wife enjoyed fellowship excellent food gave good opportunity find out what Control Line members doing what needs Radio Control League North Carolina Congratulations Charlie Spear elec tion president RC/NC Charlie 76 Model Aviation havebeen corresponding hope able meet RC/NC sometime summer Mall Show Delaware April 28th First State RC Club Delaware RC Club Wilmington MAC will hold exhibit Concord Mall north Wilmington DE noon 6 PM Scotty Moyer AVP Del aware will schedule per mits will Brain Busters Club March 16th Bob Champine will attend Brain Busters FF club meeting Newport News VA article will probably printed after meeting am looking forward getting ideas comments meeting reference Free Flight activities Tidewater Radio Control Club Febru ary 1 Bob Champine AVP Southern VA invited attend speak TRC club meeting both enjoyed meeting came away lot good ideas especially enjoyed question answer period cleared up lot questions about AMA what does its members clubs besides insurance cover age feel best way establish better communications link between members HQ Thanks TRC op portunity speak visit Chesapeake Bay Radio Control sad ness would like reprint article Crab Rag newsletter Memoriam deepest regret nounce recent passing long-time mem ber Burton Phelps Burt long time members CBRC remained active helpful fellow RCers despite several years poor health Sincerest condolences Burts wife family entire mem bership will greatly missed Newsletter Editors would like thank newsletter editors have put mailing lists too list appreciate informa tion keep coming have asked lot questions column reason want answers comments Discuss questions club meetings flying fields over phone talk building plans fellow member Drop line call personal opin ion clubs opinion want vote Council District IV just myself So let hear 450 movie some topic interest could pool movies central place distri bute list available titles Im thinking such topics cover MonoKote install retractable gear wing similar educational type subjects Pro gram chairmen could build series pro grams around movies supplement live presentations club members Furthermore individuals clubs could benefit having access ma terials movies should carefully edited spliced titles written script keyed certain scenes Sound movies al possibility adventurous first club individual send such movie will regret District V newsletter editors en couraged send copies newsletters to AVP respective states think District V unique VP AVPs newsletter editors Can other district make such claim Did notice dull boring column pictures liven up space need information about club activities individuals families doing interest ing things pictures Let hear Alabama ida S Georgia issippi to Rico V South Carol essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Associate VIcs-Proaldents John Gorday 631 Oueen Circle Jackson MS 39209 Jerome Hail 4326 Sayesood Dr. Hwsusvllls AL 35605 Richard Jackson 106 Thornle St Coarlaston Hgts. SC 20406 Arthur Johnson 932 Senyan Dr. Ostray Saach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6621 Rotting Fork Or. Nashville TN 37205 Joseash Minslizzi SR 00666 Son 1632 Fajardo PR 00646 Ed Moorman P0 Boo 1643 Eglln APe FL 32542 Tom Thacher 2390C Lswrencvllls Hwy. Dacacur GA 30033 case wondering new name new face found top column its because Jim McNeill now Secretary-Treasurer AMA am fill ing unexpired term As starting point would like know flying what Dis trict V having problems what kinds problems have recently heard San Juan Sport Flyers fly ing new site Birmingham Aeromodelers have just lost lease Find ing keeping good flying site seems common problem step toward solving flying site problem educate public about benefits model flying way public relations activities such mall shows air team demonstrations educa tional programs schools AMA can help mall shows provid ing literature table top display now possession would like use please let have request soon possible District V has three sanctioned show teamsthe Florida Air Show Team Bama Flyers Air Show Team Hobby Hangar Fly-Boys club inter ested presenting school program check Delta Dart program What Earl Witt Rhett Miller have common Raquel Welch Cheryl Ladd Well according newsletter Capitol City RC Club Jackson MS four along long list other ables appeared last club meeting secretary must have terrible time keeping up important people dont attend course really important people club members ones matter way make new club members feel important hold beginners fun fly ease novices competition mini mum pressure what Demajagua RC Flying Club did recently winners Johnny Perz Jr Jose Moreida Juan Rivera club really ball Since Puerto Rico isnt itinerary AMA cross-country relay club plans have endurance contest mark occa sion open design kind powerglow diesel electric solar Safety message need keep mind Phil McDowell editor Glow Plug Middle Tenn RC Society bringing message club issue presents good humor getting point across current topic safety area mammoth mod el big big enough big can model get still safe size alone im portant size weight speed com bination problem would like thoughts about matter may come up Council meeting near future have asked officers District V ideas about establishing library Super 8 movie film circulation District V now would like ideas Almost club has member Super 8 movie cam era club prepared two three reel Illinois ana ucky Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buftalo Grove IL 60090 Asaodste Vic-Prealdanta Dew Davis DA Enusrprises Oou 336 Haubstads IN 47639 Chuck Delano 7203A Twin Oaks IndianapolIs IN 46226 Roger Gears RR 5 Oulncy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 109 NE 44th St. Kansas City MO 64116 Glenn Lee eio Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Jim Sears P0 Boo 306 Burgin KY 40310 Bob underwood 4100 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63126 Spring Spring wherefore art thou Spring Right cheer honey under snow Ive shoveled shoveled can find thee balsa lies rotting worktable whilst shovel thee Come guys have rational af ter shovel s - day after day May1979 77 omewnere benina tnat airplane un der hat Jim Sears Burgin KY Jim Associate Vice-President AVP Southeastern portion AMA District VI both eager able help problem relative AMA affairs Jim na tive Kentuckian has Kentuckian cheer ing team wife Betty scale models Tammie Mark Jim now engaged RC Sport Scale has flown CL some FF Jim served president Lex ington Model Airplane Club before helping es tablish Burgin Barnstormers Jim graduate Morehead KY State University employed IBM Lexington also en joys camping boating modelers can proud sport spawns persons volunteer time talent ser vice others Thanks newsletters Ill try get club card thanks overlook Im just dumb slighting you get two cards Im screwing up pick ing Safety local shows AMA mandatory magazine constantly recurring topics Safe ty cannot overstressed Very few model fliers new sport can appreciate lethal weapon possess addi tion after period continuous success its easy forget just quickly lovely artwork can become unguided missile ego pride self form own fan club place ourselves vulnerable posi tion Please fellow modelers heed warnings Make safety awareness proportional square hours spent flying field Mall shows demonstrations der day way gain re quired acceptance public obtain keep flying sites People seem bet ter condone things understand Terre Haute IN RC Club sponsor ing show Honey Creek Mall May 5 6 THIRCC composed boats cars planes Contact D May 201 Madison Terre Haute IN 47803 812 235-1017 WyreFlyers Peoria IL seem have access fine hobby shop Olde Prope Shoppe appears have both hard-toget items low prices good com bination say Madison County RC Flyers will host annual May Fun Fly May 6 Contact list ed Competition Newsletter section issue West Side RC Society Indianapolis IN dig social activities Family picnics summer pitch-in dinner January Sounds great Chicago Aero-Angels hosted CL Combat Contest during Blizzard 79 wanted attend afraid leave house Chris Gay St Charles 1st Open Greg Strombeck Rockford 1st Junior Page Peter son 1st Senior AA planning all-Combat contest June 9 10 KCRC Kansas City MO already working improving field know importance good field Two KCRC members Leonard Peggy McCoy unfortunate trip Tangerine Meet Florida After being robbed motel suffered accident during return trip Auto trailer planes wiped out Mr Mrs McCoy District VI wish speedy recovery happy re turn flying field AVPs Delano Geers Hughes Under wood backed up Executive Council meeting St Louis January 27 first EC meeting resulted both elation dis appointment minutes will published will speculate bit few points voted sizeable increases PR film projects several EC members against programs would result nu merically strong AMA TheT want smaller membership will blindly follow whatever policies AMA leadership hands Just like Adolph wanted back mid-30s find difficult spend public relations yet afraid enough members can talk FCC local officials position strength last article asked some questions FAI team training under study AMA NAA agreement may need by-laws change Low-cost special memberships above para graph may answer info later AMA self-insurance lack money Pay-outs have large Big cases still pending Insurance will continue fluctuating problem Total per member cost now bud geted $275 plus $40000 clubs less $350 per AMA must provide member some journal failure part IRS argument against tax exempt sta tus am personally against magazine commercial quality mandated member ship AMA buys free subscriptions AMA officers contest directors etc amount about $10000 out general fund allows magazine show few hundred dollars profit Accounting won derful very versatile mechanism AVPs will happy continue discussion subjects now its time fly friendly skies Iowa igan C Minnesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT KenmeUi F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Avenue Muscatine IA 62761 Assoelata viCe-PrasIda51t James Clark 4444 Woodviaw Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Robert Lwndberg 4928 Tioga St. Duluth MN 55804 Tim Price 11287 Sear Stanling Hgcu Ml 48078 William Rolsrirg 4494 Tenglawood Tr. Sr Jcaapls MI 49085 Geoff Styles 2801 5 Beaumont Ave. Kamasnilla WI 83139 Terry Taylor 8308 Lombardy Lana Crystal MN 58428 Wayna Veagar 38235 Castle Romulw Ml 48174 lots interesting things re port month will expand Ex ecutive Council meeting held St Louis January 27 1979 should well report ed elsewhere issue important have other district events use space Please notice new names top column have appointed ROBERT LUNDBERG Associate Vice-President Northern Minnesota Bob has graciously ac cepted position responsibility goes Bob serve area modelers dont hesitate let him know thoughts AMA business have also some changes made area EAST CONTEST COORDINA TOR Mrs DEBI IMHOFF new CL-FF Contest Coordinator East Debis ad dress 524 Sinclair NE Grand Rapids MI 49503 Mr LEN ROE has appointed RC Contest Coordinator East Lens ad dress 6539 Orchid Drive Jenison Ml 49428 beginning contest season people will need help coopera tion since starting out much notice Debi Len replacing Wes Slack has served position quite some time Thanks Wes work would have really some prob lems would like point out vital send sanctions right indi vidual prevent lost time problems cooperation will appreciated WESTERN MICHIGAN RAF will sponsor swap meet trade show Satur day April 28th Southwest YMCA 2222 44th Street SW Grand Rapids MI can contact Mr HUGH ALLEN 2716 Carla Grandville Ml 49418 further de tails first swap show should good Both static scale displays aircraft boats will featured THE DISTRICT VII WEST MEETING will held MAY 51979 REGISTRY HO TEL BLOOMINGTON MINNESOTA Ten tative plans convention-type meeting noon 5 PM HAPPY HOUR 5 7 BANQUET 7 PM meeting sponsored MINNEAPOLIS AREA AMA Clubs Special guests will hand names certain time will hope see District VII people possible Mark date calendar contact TERRY TAY LOR AVP Crystal MN full details would like quote new flying field rule Milwaukee Flying Electrons newsletter FLYPAPER Pilots using gasoline model fuel shall bring fire extinguisher flight line seems some aware seriousness type fuel being used models today GREATER MILWAUKEE RC ASSO CIATION held display February 3rd 4th Below some pictures taken show pictures AMA dis play available club use functions can use let know well advance can get name list First come first served 78 Model Aviation well-written editorial appeared STURGIS AREA RIG SOARING STARS newsletter ASTRO-NOTES CLAY HOWE editor is. Some modeling magazines have recently published articles suggest AMA does properly inform its members financial status priorities Model Aviation has tried reply latest issue editorial rather vague ASTRO-NOTES Editorial meant pro con AMA opinion Some individuals feel AMA dues increase $25 year necessary caused AMA spending too much money magazine ey should spent important things AMA magazine financed its own funds important things receive money balance AMA dues feel $25 very reasonable just insurance plus other services AMA provides magazine bonus Although Model Aviation does com pare ways some other magazines opinion can $453600 magazine compare $1307304 magazine approxi mate figure MAN RCM Some feel AMA monopoly current membership card cannot participate organized competition events Like government monopoly US Postal Service until something better comes along well have play game town way 1 Sc small fee pay get letter almost anywhere and. ure ask local Allstate agent $1000000 insurance policy premium $25 year better have cardiac unit handyl As AMA service have waited six weeks Supply & Service items last week received some STARS club infor mation requested week fore have comments ways AMA can change better let know writing can done provid ing opinions ideas District Vice-President Kenneth F Morris Associ ate Vice-President Bill Rohring Addresses people issue Model Aviation Arkansas S Louisiana 0 New Mexico homa 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 1500 Anita Street Suiphor LA 70663 Asoociat Vic-Prasldanta Buzz Averill 9117 La Barranee NE Alburquerque NM 87111 Ned Borneo 523 N Lebanon SuIpSiar LA 70663 Gene Hempol 301 N Yale Garland TX 75042 William Hurley Ill 927 Commerce Pleasannon TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Bartlesnllle OK 74003 Well fellows ladies blew Right off bat foul-up due erroneous sumption What assumption assumption everyone understood district officers appointments Associate Vice-Presi dents Contest Board members Contest Coordinators expire term elected Vice-President asked continue serve contacted phone along new appointees Unfortunate ly couple cases neglected make contact others thank service personally advise change Instead assumed would notified HQ forward materials information new appointee point Larry Stanfield continued functioning RC Contest Coordi nator until mid-February Apparently quite few people also did get message about change either because submitted sanction applications Larry Simultaneous ly did realize change gun contacting new Contest Coordinator Bob Talley problem discovered corrected some six sanctions granted Bob 20 Larry quick comparison two lists found no conflicts may some cur sory check didnt catch deadline column has caught up being written February 17 50 cannot give definite promise clear However Bob pursuing check-out some problem does exist will prob ably contact parties involved before see article late March am sorry about problems present fault Once again apologies Larry Stanfield did fine job several years same applies persons reappointed personally along AMA thank efforts sim ply case new person office felt need some new people work tails off no pay Talking about contests newsletters get indication going busy year District VIII prolific areas naturally Houston vicin ity believe club NASA already has plans 11 competitive functions Lots other groups have similar thoughtsone ap plied six sanctions oncel out done newsletters predict contest fun flies Dallas Fort Worth Abilene Lafayette New Orleans San Antonio etc ad infinitum including own club Lake Charles lot have noticed some gaping holes coverage district Associ ateVice-Presidents intention fill gaps particularly state Arkan sas heartland Texas especially Houston area problem encountered too candidates dont have enough information make choices Hopefully before next column will have some new appointees tell about meantime matter afterward essential let know what think lot controver sial things wind days can express opinions am aware As stated before expressing feelings cannot guarantee things will go way NOT ex pressing opinion DOES assure voice will heard AMA governed HQ administer rulings Executive Councili 3 votes cast proposal NAA has vote normally abstains internal matters Any thoughts person rules AMA incredible As intimated earlier newsletters beginning come would appreciate newsletter editors adding list particularly interesting get brand new club Houston areathe HAWKS believe acronym Hou ston Area Wireless Kontrolled Soaring Model aviation mushrooming areathere must least seven eight clubs probably 40-mile radius Almost enough month Remember Dallas Trade Show Spring no luck yet pinning down date job going send LSU two weeks sum mer am hoping Dallas show will before will organize district meeting Saturday night Watch col umn forfurther information Pattern Sport Scale fliers also note mentioned ear lier home club LARKS will have contest June 30-July 1 No big dinner just good flying great prizes Overall outstand ing performance will win portable TV Watch contest listings Coonass Nationals again set Lafayette April Thats commercials Thought month sure brain gear before starting flying site Colorads S Kansas 0 Nebraska h Dakota h Oaksta ix DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowaki District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue NE 68005 Axoaclat Vica-Prealdaess Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Blvd Ceeper WY 82601 Paul Kegel 910 North 12th Fargo NO 68102 JIm OReilly4780 N Battin WichIta KS 87220 Urn Rickatne 518 5 Cioudas Sioux Falls SO 87103 WHEWI As unusually long winter draws close good note some May1979 79 clubs within district actually took advantage being indoors P-nut Scale creasing popularity Lincoln Denver Omaha name few Old Man Winter cannot keep good modelers down bad pun says wife-typist normally time club thoughts turn getting contest sanction applications again names Con test Coordinators CL & F FBill Bieda 411 Barker Blvd Omaha NE 68132 RCGeorge Hunter 6962 5 Lamar Littleton CO 801 23 Early Bird Awards years early bird awards go Orbiting Eagles Omaha Nebraska Louisville Radio Control Club Kansas getting contest sanc tion applications mailed early enough first District IX clubs contest cal endar 79 participants will appreci ate early action gentlemen Contest Coordinators grateful Reminders tabletop district display booth use Its great static dis play shows trophy presentationsor almost club promotion free asking Another item may have missed should know about television commercials AMA events available HQ Long short versions sound available soundless films televi sion stations can add own taped nouncements over film Write Janet Clifton Film Clerk AMA HQ formation Denver Fargo District Meetings during 1978 very successful am open suggestions location fall District Meeting Air Capitol Eagles Show Teem District IXs AMA Show Team has completed its first year service long winter has given opportunity some selfevalu ation successful year 79 Several new maneuvers planned team building new models enthusiastically project interest four-mation 60powered version Ken Willards Blue Birds retracts smoke whole works will called jayhawks infor mation AMA Show Team No 121 Air Capitol Eagles write team man ager Jerry Shumaker 10810 West Maple Wichita KS 67209 KCCL Kansas City Control Line modelers arise five clubs once encompassed over 200 members during late SOs self-same clubs supplied numerous na tional international champions clubs once made Kansas City hotbed ac tivity awakening once Larry Laird AMA 27761 2641 Espenlaub Lane Kansas City Kansas 66106 has contacted 75 former members circulated over 500 announce ments re-awakening Under banner KCCL looks like Kansas City will again enjoy variety Control Line activity Mod elers area encouraged contact Larry help information Membership Applications Due some confusion Family Membership dues rates membership applications future will oe explicit meantime anyone has problems receiving magazines membership cards services again asked contact immediately District Vice-Presi dent nearest AVP rea sons have officers please contact AMA HQ first concerning problems sort usually can resolved promptly Trans-Am Update teams will noti fied April selection arrival/depar ture dates route maps will sent out shortly PR Update Nats planning progressing smoothly due early notice Lin coln NE site Nats logo final stages should out time col umn read Muscular Dystrophy Association pro gram Flying Jerry Kids now underway club information packets will valuable clubs whether partici pate project Hopefully clubs will join project AMA film program priority list fu ture films follows 1 Documentary 1979 Nats 2 30-minute film show teams 3 Aeromodeling first experience first flight 4 Local club storytrials suc cesses personalities 5 Personalized story competitor flying 6 Special film Free Flight Control Line 7 History hobby 8 Film celebrity fliers sports show business etc list information opinions sought Please feel free respond concerning film subjects input essential Special interest groups will invited meeting Executive Council during Nats week criteria guidelines govern ing groups will discussed will prob lems relating concerned Representatives groups needed valuable input encouraged Through meeting hope find better ways working gether Nets Briefs Application forms volun teer Nats workers now hands district officers Please pick up fill out send goal 100% participation District IX clubs Yes can help regardless district live need Arizona California S Hawaii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim ScrnIaerea District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redonds Beach CA 90278 Aaeociate Vlee-Preeedaoa Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94508 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Shaw Freono CA 93711 Lonnie Kroaber 4295 Boulder Hwy Las Vegas NV 59121 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds B Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90805 Keith Whitney 14465 Jayiter Di Salt Lake City UT 84117 has barely two weeks since re turned latest Council meeting St Louis still fresh mind Ill mention some highlights First off spirited election office Secretary-Treasurer five candidates balloting over Dis trict V Vice-President Jim McNeill help too will take hundreds workers make Nats best ever Leavenworth County Aeromodelers newsletter Flitelog say g can place last say placed ahead didnt go try Ive Nats about No else going us chance go Nats part Nats Pick up application Nats workers nearest officer nowl AMA Show Teams starting ganize air show years Nats show date August 5 Nats trip will easier year credit cards Executive Council gave HQ go-ahead dorm fees entry fees can charged Visa MasterCharge Elsewhere magazine will find tentative agenda next AMA Executive Council meeting agenda because print ing deadlines similar reasons incom plete objective however let mem bers review agenda order add comments current items add items feel Important Councils hope better communicate inform membership way As example large models will again agenda subject first arose last fall yet no con structive input has received Some com plain AMA has done nothing sub ject would complain Council established 25-pound limit 14pound limit determined displacement wing area wing loading chance again probably last chance get limits set interested parties can agree As years Category Director Con trol Line Nats would like thank PAMPA Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association being first step ward happy follow recommen dation Larry Shorts Event Director Precision Aerobatics PAMPA commended being concerned involved working hard Precision Aerobatics levels THIN KIN LINCOLN winner new Secretary-Treasurer Jim appointed Bill Mathews fill remainder term Fees years Nats remain same last year exception continu ing move discourage late entries late entry fee has raised $50 Speed events have re-arranged run off four days rather six Electric buffs will glad hear Electric Free Flight now part official schedule Soaring will held park Lincoln Free Flight will site 40 miles Lincoln Chase vehicles will allowed field huge study HQ cost allow inter national teams meet practice few days before departure authorized So often team members have never met let alone com peted together HQ has very brief TV commercials avail able clubs utilize publicizing meets can add own soundtrack publi cize mall shows contest Write HQ information 80 Model Aviation Council voted budget 1979 allows 7% increases categories Public Relations film budget two exceptions increased 50% over last year response complaints re visible enough once AMA finds itself enviable position having three companies offering insurance packages Perhaps will result better rates Earl Witt going take sample poll 10% membership poll will cover vast range subjects yet determined have ideas what youd like included poll Owing success membership re newals via credit card Council agreed expand new memberships wilt also expanded cover Nats perhaps time years show asked Council consider two classes licenses sportsman Sunday flier competition license Much discussion ensued nothing being resolved However matter far over Ill continue push lower-cost license Sunday sport flier knows year two might get nominated Nick Johnen Flying Circus club Camarillo Superior Service award approved Nick ob tained flying site club after battling untold obstacles did almost single handed Good job Nick hobby could use bunch like next Council meeting will Friday April 27 Long Beach conjunction MACS Show mentioned giving award Nick Joh nen Ive requests list various awards order importance Starting least award Vice-President certificate progress thro ugh meritorlo us service superior service distinguished service fellowship have appointed Associate VP cover State Nevada name Lonnie Kroe ber brings prior experience him District IX also served AMA appointment leaves Hawaii Associate VP As soon open ing occurs ranks Ill appoint Hawai ian representative Lonnies interests pri marily RC planes boats secondary love U-Control though says isnt much going around Las Vegas Frank Capon resigned Scale Con test Board Frank has served District X years pressures personal life have caught up him owe him thanks job well done replacement no easy task After due deliberation consul tation have named Bill Stroman posi tion Bill will give Free Flight perspective Contest Board top-heavy RC representation Bill has untold years Scale experience should prove valuable asset Board Lonnie Kroeber mentioned interesting use AA engines used sport called tractor pulls offshoot full size tractor pulls tractors ex tremely hopped up engines pull weight models same thing smaller scale Over Arizona way Southwestern Re gionals now history annual affair suf fered lack attendance brought partly very bad weather preceding Too bad because weather meet good Typical cold morning T-shirt afternoon Wind no problem year Free Flight very little participation RC Gliders down last year least six states represented making truly regional contest Utah unique club continues flourish Im referring Utah State Aeromodelers Theyre different phases hob represented membership exist under roof good harmony During winter months club has Indoor flying have good time summer club will host Old Timer Annual Free Flight through Salt Lake Antique Model ers branch club Old Time Nats will held July 2425 26 salt flats latest club visited Silent Wings Soaring Association located West Covina invited out old Free Flighter turned button-pusher Some may recall Dean Landreth late SOs 60s Hes alive well youll glad hear SWSA meeting presided over club president Ian Douglas night club voted make donation FAI Soaring team fund will get money back club treasury various means really nice gesture part showed club film Fly Em Break Em large turnout meeting en joyed themselves immensely club low profile fun-loving bunch yet few fliers win big meets Im still open invitations attend club meetings Drop line want remind have AMA display available table-top setup makes nifty background booth mall show display back Florida business received letter fellow run ner Ohio think Anyhow letter lost trip back before could swer him would drop another line Ill answer him Planning FAI Free Flight World Championships Taft moving ahead Bill Hartill overall CD Bill Bogart business manager/bean counter dates October 3 October 9 1979 Bakers field Inn will HQ Hardy Brodersen interface between two Bills AMA HQ AMA will handle paperwork will furnish seed money cover initial costs FAI Free Flight fund has $12000 should enough organizers attempting budget breakeven operation THE RMALS Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al culver i 607 S von Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Oreete Rt 1 Box 48 Boadview MT 59015 Clarence E Haught RI 5 Boy 16 Coeur dAlene 1083814 Ed McCollough 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Recin 26608 Dover Court Kent WA 98031 Don zipoy 21418 NE Main Street Redmond WA 98052 good District Meeting couldnt sure am sorry because sure good time over doz en clubs represented plus few other individ uals lot items discussed everyone stayed end No new issues brought up space wont consumed going over Boeing Hawks de serve big vote thanks inviting us have District Meeting conjunction Swap Meet Jerry Odell editor Seattle Radio Aero Club newsletter Plane Talk said best February issue Jerry said some good stuff very little usual junk evidence Hawks seem have knack doing things well despite having president looks like Sasquatch Since Jim Boydston Hawks President year please remind him preceding quote SRAC guy seven feet tall! contest schedule put together pretty well couple conflicts work out Pylon Association did job first gave Don Miller complete schedule Soaring jocks still have some work hope will get schedule Don very soon Don Dodd tells Free Flight Control Line schedule coming together few Free Flight clubs have sent Dodd contest dates yet will get program Seriously get Free Flight Control Line schedules Don Dodd Radio Control sched ules Don Miller soon can Both current addresses can found Model viation Words changed model history now newsletters receive con tain something really gives tickle January issue SCIF Flightplug contained also stolen Bat Sheet Tom Cashman note found among unpublished papers Al phonse Penaud Discovered today squeezing castor beans rubber motors makes last longer sure makes tying knots broken strand bitch following item falls similar cat egory above appeared January issue MRRCS newsletter ed ited N M DahI 12511 111th Ave East Puyallup WA 98371 address because inquiries about origin data should sent him CRASHES EXPLAINED Since cold weather has come Pacific Northwest scientists have given special atten tion crashes attributable tempera ture two phenomena generally con sidered casual factors well-known except ice MonoKote something gets cold tends shrink same time known electronic trans missions may measured frequency wave-length Now temperature gets well below freezing reasonable suppose transmitted radio waves shrink little bit perhaps just enough con fuse airborne receiver what about receiver meteorologists tell us sensable sensible temperature product temperature times wind speed example ambient temperature 20 de grees F plane flying 40 mph sensable temperature about 70 de grees below zerol reasonable ex pect receiver-decoder work efficient ly shivering temperature 70 low put two together shrunken radio waves shivering receiver its easy understand some us crash wintertime May1979 81 JUNIOFLIGHTf EDWHITTEN BoxWall St Sta Now York NY 10005 HOW ABOUT BOSTONIAN must hundred different AMA contest events l very few modelers satisfied Take instance indoor flying scale modelers have two events fly AMA Scale Peanut Scale Both very good course pure endurance indoor fliers have seven eight events cant stand argu ment over scale rules about event models scale look sort scale fly like scale models better becoming familiar Manhattan Formula indoor cabin en durance model gaining worldwide pop ularity under variations MIAMA Clubs rules Manhattan has found appeal worlds top indoor fliers cluding world champions like Pete Andrews USA Laurie Barr England un Kalina Czechoslovakia very pleased event finding such acceptance Manhattan has definitely turned out top-notch experts event although plenty us in-between modelers flying too 5~ Bostonian however indoor event feel should popular finding its advocates among scale fliers among beginners indoor scene some going say Bostonian what thought Manhattan meant However Bostonian close scale some scale models will qualify within rules Bostonian super-light having weigh ten grams young beginner should have little trouble building Bostonian very big easy transport flying site other hand its 16 maximum wingspan bigger Peanut Scale therefore easier build adjust Bostonian gives opportunity dividual design flair loves details allows num erous choices planforms opportunities experiment Bostonian Event has Charisma Fac tor somewhat along line suggested John Triolo Bob Meuser impro visational scale Frisco-Proto idea Bostonians flight pattern realistic its propeller diameter limitation re quired ROG launches ever fun airplane fun event Bostonian know youll like event kit manufactur ers will able help beginners same manner have new P-30 Embryo Endurance events Okay gang lets take look com plete set rules 1 Maximum projected wingspans 16 2 Maximum wing chords 3 3 Maximum propeller diameter 6 4 Power limited rubber motors 5 Minimum weight rubber mo tors 10 grams 6 Maximum overall fuselage length 14 measured propeller bearing 7 Fiselage must contain theoretical VA x 2Y2 x 3 box longerons must both support motor form exceed box requirement No motor sticks al lowed Fuselage must have forward wind shield window side least square inch area 8 Landing Gear must fixed two eter wheels rigid enough suc cessfully support model hand-glided landing 9 Rise-Off-Ground takeoffs required official flights 10 Charisma Factor judge rates model depending model appeals him based construction neatness scalelike details uniqueness design etc 100 rating up 110 used Two models may given same rating models rated against other against 100 110 scale 11 An unlimited number flights al lowed total seconds best 3 multiplied Charisma Factor rules really complicated thorough enough result neat little model looks like airplane Boston ian event lots possibilities lots room experimentation lots oppor tunity display attractive design idea dream plane Bostonian endurance model beauty points can increase score much 10% purposes JUNIOR FLIGHT seems Bostonian good model type build before attempting difficult scale models design can kept simple enough easy building strong enough easy handling Although plastic props required quality plastic propeller can used successfully plastic prop will also help bring weight forward better balance So s Bostonian rules listed probably satisfactory have some further ideas suggestions please write Ed Whitten tell about Incidentally would like information Manhattan Formula contained back issues STAR SKIPPERS send SOc stamps cover postage Ill send bunch Lets hear about Bostonian PAUL McILRATHS ADJUSTABLE PRO PELLER BEARING Paul Mcllrath Americas popular designers rubber-powered sport model airplanes line Sig Manufacturing Co kits including Cabinaire Sig Tiger express outdoor flying very much what want bring out Bostonian event doors hope Paul will design Bostonian us meantime Paul has kindly drawn up JUNIOR FLIGHT very clear draw ing excellent adjustable prop bearing simple works can used kinds SRPSMs Simple Rubber Powered Stick Models both indoors out can adjust downthrust sidethrust system dual bearing keeps prop vibrating much Try winner Paul thank very much REMINDER CHICKEN HIGH Indoor Postal Con test coming close Keep flying just make sure results have sent Ed Whitten end April winds us up month Keep em flying / j5//AT T W ENOUGH ROOM FOR KNOTS /__ IN RUBBER THAS STYLE IS BETTER FOR _____ LINDERSL UNG MOTORS-Z GIVES MORE S TMENT SPACE lV A49KE ADJUSTMENTS DON PUS/I ON THE PROP OR MOTORSTIOA GRB HERE~AND i-liRE WITH LONG NOSE FINGERS OR PLIERSSECOND PLIERS 1 THEN TWIST OR BEND THRUST ADJUSTMENT IS THE /1EV W BETTER FLIGHTS 82 Model Aviation 14DJU5 T4BL PROPEL LEt BEARING SIAIPLE STICA MODELS SELDOM PROVIDE WAY TO M4KE TIlE ADJU6TMENTS NEEDED FOR SUCCESSFLL fLIGh7S TRY ni/S hA//DY ALL -DIRECT/ON 8END4BLE BEARING lv IMPROVE YOUR S PERPORM4NCE x OK FOR VERY LIGHT MODEL 5 USE ABOUT 3/64 av is- 22 INC/I SPANS 1/16 OAt iIEA V/ER 511/PS THICK NARROW STRIPS WORK BEST IF BEARING BENDS IN I-lARD LANDINGS REPLACE IT bit/TN THICKER ONE TOO kYEAKBETTER
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/05
Page Numbers: 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82
At January 27 AMA Executive Coun cii meeting approved line should drawn concerning model size agreed some limit should defined govern whether insurance coverage should provid ed also agreed however further time should given obtain input AMA members various special interest ganizations might affected noted example Coun cil previously approved seeking recom mendations Quarter Scale Associa tion National Miniature Pylon Racing Association concerning size safety responses requested March 31 Thus tween now next Council meeting April 28th time interested parties offer comments constructive sugges tions proposals subject Continued page 73 tentative AMA budget prepared HQ staff January 27 Executive Council meeting provided detail usual particularly regard breakdown expenses various departments con sidered tentative because subject furth er review refinement next Council meeting April time final 1978 financial statement will availableit tentative budget prepared HQ budget effort year comprehensive ever attempted merely rehash updated version last year new feature 79 expense budget showing allocations departments major divisions effort allocations include percentages salaries people efforts support department addi tion directly assigned depart ment example under Public Relations show $60577 includes full-time ries Special Events Director Larry Bolich assistant Penny Witt plus 20% salaries AMA Executive Director 5% Mrs Jackson AMAs Comptroller 5% assistant 15% AMAs in-house printer 5% mail clerk 20% stock clerk 20% receptionist 20% general part-time clerk addition allocated percentages rent telephones postage freight office supplies printing plus actual amount $35700 79 bud geted department operations during year Thus budget year compared other years better shows costs involved various operations including support personnel actually assigned department involved business department Other area Special Projects PR budget does contemplate doACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Break-Even aian 1979 Budget No Membership 80000 70000 60000 Break Line 50000 0 30000 20000 100000 Expense100000 300000 Membership Income $ 1764000 1543500 1323000 1102500 -882000 -441000 -J 91 x uJ 15000001700000 May1979 69 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 COUNCIL APPROVES TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR 79 APPROVED MODEL SIZE UMITING Status asof March 11979 cP~ 50000070000090000011000001300000 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Tentative Budget Part ating Expenses Allocations $452188 18835 34401 Expenses Salaries l departments Annuity Retirement Program Payroll Taxes Total related salaries$ Rent approx 5000 sq ft Telephones Postage ght exclusive membership processing Membership Processing Membership Insurance $275 per member Rule Books Public Relations Operations Travel Supplies etc Awards FlImProjects uction Travel Equip Rental Services Processing Film Library HQ Service Officer Service VP budgets Council travel etc Magazines officers Contest Directors etc Staff Travel Council Trade Shows Meetings Office Supplies stationery materials Office Equipment Maintenance Printing Professional Fees legal audit consultant Insurance General Depreciation Bad Debts Personal Property Taxes FAI 53527 x 50 Teams Programs Mtgs NAA Divisional Fee cost FAI franchise Scholarship Program Totals usive magazine direct costs Model Aviation Magazine Direct Costs Model GeneralMembershipAviation AdministrServicesMagazine Total 505424 28350 13000 32000 $ 91905 13233 6500 14700 81375 179025 7400 35700 1 000 33400 5000 34248 10752 14000 24000 4625 8500 15000 11500 10500 600 3000 26764 26764 1000 $1112927 410307 $134321 6655 1950 9000 81375 179025 7400 $1 42672 3429 direct cost * 4000 FAI & Contests Nats $ 75949 2033 1950 1800 1 000 33400 5000 34248 10752 7000 8400 4625 680 15000 11500 10500 600 3000 1000 $273043 7200 3400 3600 340 7000 2400 2720 26764 26764 $430326$154041$147380 ______________410307 TOTAL Operating Expense *Magazine has separate phone lines $1523234$273043$430326$564348$147380$108137 ing last year Most expense increas es simply inflationary approximately 7% increase applied areas Thus mostly hold-the-line budget HQ opera tions rather expanded services could change however further re view later year shows greater currently budgeted income available im prove HQ services budget assumes will sign up 90% members 197863579 estimated 79 vs 71227 actual paid mem bers 1978 appears conserva tive figures currently running about 94% last year trend gradually creasing further quite encourag ing since Council member estimates voted dues increase last year optimistic rough summary budget pre sented promiseseven ac ceptance special projectsa surplus about $45000 accordance pre viously expressed Council desire build reserves back up couple years ago AMA over $200000 reserve got completely used up 1978 proposed dues increases 1977 1978 de ferred until 1979 over 50000 members already signed up 79 rate continuing improve already have mid-February about 3/4 income will need fulfill bud get time spring Council meeting should able take second look budget final modification balance budgeted income assured rest year note about Model Aviation budget small surplus shown bottom tentional use almost funds available produce best magazine possible magazine budget easily controlled ad justing expenses monthlyas necessaryto stay within income Since have pay taxes magazine profits despite tax-ex empt status magazine budget based minimizing surplus net result situation produce magazine value members budget shown should mean pages color coverage etc 79 magazine budget also includes allo cation distribution magazine free members AMA Some explanation may helpful Executive Council has established policy whereby AMA officers certain Contest Directors receive free memberships token reward services performed behalf AMA members Note AMA has about 160 volunteer officers hundreds Contest Directors run over thousand sanctioned meets per year free members allocation general income made cover cost magazines printed mailed free members Note cost minimumthe actual cost required print mail extra copies mem bers Thus AMA reimburses magazine budget extra cost printing mail ing additional copies needed above basic amount printed dues-pay ing members area special projects Execu tive Council approved total $47000 broken down specific amounts vari ous events programs listed amounts may may actually used de pending circumstances example 1979 Nats could break large entry $10000 set aside offset possible deficit would needed Similar ly $12000 noted Free Continued page 73 70 Model Aviation Public Relations $ 60577 3000 2600 2500 35700 2400 1360 $108137 PRESIDENTS REPORT President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS EARL E WITT 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING first Executive Council Meeting AMA president now history Council able cover entire agenda effectively midnight hours have often occurred ac complishments will reported other columns subsequent issues Model Aviation surprise expecta tion being able operate under strict interpretation by-laws pre cepts Roberts Rules Order Newly Revised found myself voted down As reported last issue Model Aviation Jim McNeill elected Secre tary-Treasurer Jim able produce draft minutes before profes sional recorder employed purpose major items proposed 1979 AMA budget reviewed length subsequently budget $1523234 approved AMA HQ guidance budget fiscal per formance will subject follow-up reviews Executive Council meet ings An enjoyable prelude meeting reception hosted Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President held ing prior Council meeting time opportunity meet AMA members District VI St Louis area addition individual discussions assem bled guests treated preview motion picture material has gathered new AMA film Scale models promised distribution coming fall HOBBY INDUSTRY CONVENTION AND TRADE SHOW AMA associate member Hobby Industry Association several members AMA Executive Council participated Aeronautics Radio Control Division meetings HIA reason behind having Executive Council Meeting St Louistwo meetings covered trip proliferation radio con trolled hobby gearaircraft course cars boats robotswas major topic discussions trade show exhibited number very competitive low cost simple radio systems impres sive item 28 wing span 020 cu proportional rudder ready-tofly Radio Control Cub Cox model will cost less us spending marginally con trollable rudder escapement pulse control equipment 30 years ago inflation taken account little Cub will give chance embark hobby RC flying about one-fourth cost rest us started addition poten tial new model fliers would expect large numbers ready-to-fly Con trol Line modelers step up try hand RC Syracuse NY District II Sym posium Cub given door prize found first reac tion new Cub some dedicated RC fliers panic thought frequency congestion However model itself threat product can take opportunity expand hobby 49 MHz about 1000 foot range will interfere other RC activities still model airplane requires degree skill fly recover piece fly again unlike simple RC cars boats part advancing technology industry market controls organized modelers Lets join purpose mind join us would recommend make ourselves known stores deal ers selling ready-to-fly RC jewels May1979 71 2 L J reai unnur S mouuIreduy-Iu-tIy ETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 have just taken minutes St Louis Council Meeting Can tell something confidentially Wont read anywhere else members Districts II IV VI VIII have nothing worry about repre sentation AMA Council Meeting Mr John C Grigg Chuck Foreman Horrace Cain John Embry did outstanding job meeting serving people back home regulars agreed Homer Smith Vince Mankowski Ken Morris Carl Wheeley commented no drop quality new elections AMA still has strong diverse Council no yes offer assist buyers learning fly us course will help insure successful fliers importantly will certainly assure progress advanced models will working us utilizing limited frequency spectrum obtaining frequen cies AMA INSURANCE GOOD NEWS insurance has become competi tive market have offers little half per member rate budgeted Council contingent AMA picking up larger portion deductible able maintain good bet ter claim safety record have past three years will substantial savings will help off set future inflationary increases operations FREE FLIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS plans Free Flight World Championships Taft CA October 6 through 9 progressing As last re port direct operations costs should covered fees will able avoid type losses sustained last two World Championships held USA TRANS-AM RC RELAY RACE event title doesnt ring bell have endeavoring ganize Trans-America Race starting Washington DC Whittier Narrows CA elapsed flying time race men governing body Academy lake word Horrace particularly fearless advocate what feels right hope never gets mad No pays honest model build ers go meetings four times year serve because sense pride interest have squawk AMA about spend dues money whatever constructive suggestion offer write call District VP guarantee gov erning body organization will HEAR about pay dues youve got right have say its handling thereof Well got heavy stuff out way what else new some very impor tant people want meet month know run Clubsof-the Month Ill crossing district lines pok ing around important VPs backyard thats out HOWEVER plenty AMA special interest groups keep busy years have no boundaries its time met some planned 11 Leg Teams organized Total Team Leg Team flying two-day section race race will between several Total Teams race scheduled September 1979 still number Leg Team shortages time growing short Teams must have minimum five members maximum seven plan new you terested call Public Relations Depart ment AMA HQ Phone 202 347-2751 AGENDA FOR NEXT EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING As February 20 1979 follow ing items have submitted con sideration next Executive Council Meeting held April 27 1979 Proposals alternate membership forms 90-day limited temporary memberships com petition memberships etc Contest Director training exam ination prior initial licensing relicensing inactive over two years Review AMA film production costs inventory films produced AMA Consideration returning Model Aviation optional status other compromise Review Model Aviation content operating costs Consideration proposal arrange FAI teams meeting training team prior competing World Cham pionships Report insuring non-AMA show teams other demonstrations Report status Delta Dart Delta Dart II Programs Budget review Review possible by-laws revisions month begin exciting breath taking serialized two-part story Nation al Free Flight Society NFFS de serve attention splendid special interest modeling groups United States None united dedicated dont think anyone will offended mention Free Flight group first officially recognized AMA help represent interested USA Begun 1965 late Dick Black Carl Fries first membership fee ac cepted December 15 1965 Today encom passes substantial portion competition Free Flighters America Society pub lishes its own magazine Dieest Jerry James Orlando FL launching AA current Digest edited Mr John Oldencamp San Diego CA Previous edi tors Walt Rozelle VTO Dave Linstrum Bob Meuser Bill Giesking others printed famous FAI Power flier Doug Gaibreath list Free Flighters have contri buted life NFFS read like Whos country include Bob Stal ick has served Director Pete 72 Model Aviation Buckets Johnson renowned Power man District V FF Contest Coordinator very presence strikes fear hearts competitors Charlie Sotich Chicago Herb Franck Bill Booth others name exorably woven through life thread down through fruitful years Hardy Brodersen Beginning treasurer today both permanent Executive Director terim president clock has balance wheel NFFS has balance wheel keep Next month will introduce dedicated people reveal secret unity identify secret umbilical cord binds Free Flighters together though separated thousands earth miles confidential information know can trust keep next issue Model Aviation mag azine dont miss Will Hardly Brokenspar still overlord Can devoted model ers manage float another issue Digest Watch mailbox next Part II ected Income Membership Dues juniors @$ 500 juniors@1300 Seniors@750 Seniors @ 1550 Family Open61700 Open @ 2500 Total Memberships No Members 3697 757 4084 1514 1001 52526 Less Partial year membership credits Total Membership Income Magazine Members Allocation distribution free members $438376 10752 Subtotal Other Income Life Memberships$ 1000 Club Charter Fees48000 Sanction Insurance1500 Sanction Fees4800 FAI Stamps8500 Supply & Souvenir Sales 000 Film Rental2500 Interest Income savingsaccts 20000 Contributions200 Misc Membership Service Fees1 000 MA Advertising & other mag income________ Total Other Income Gross Income Operating Expense Budget Allocation Magazine 1523234 564348 Net Income before Special Projects Special Projects Trans American Relay Race 1979 FF World Championshio 78 FAI surplus 1979 Nats 1979 junior Programs Total Special Projects Balance Surplus Reserve MODEL SIZE 15000 12000 10000 10000 Cant pg 69 Responses should made AMA HQ preferably mid-April copies can made circulated individual Executive Council members have written subject past six months need againthe previous correspondence will serve purpose Meanwhile noted Model Aeronautics Association CanadaAMAs equivalent organization Canadahas re cently adopted limit 55 lbs 25 kilos insurance purposes European coun tries limit same Federation Aeronautique Internationale FAI uses competition 11 lbs 5 kilos 79 BUDGET Cant page 70 Flight World Championships may needed amount $10000 earmarked junior Programs indicate commitment such programs However use money sub ject Council approval specific program has yet developed Only Trans Am Relay Race major PR project 1979see December 78 issue Total $ 18485 9841 30630 23467 17017 1412590 10200 1402390 4491 28 953262 $1049762 958886 90876 $ 6 Magazine Cost per Member $8 $8 $8 Member Magazines $ 6056 12112 420376 438376 10752 116592 $565720 564348 $ Model Aviation page 44 amount likely spent unless substantial industry sponsorship realized PR area currently slated major expansion 1979 As compared past few years typical $20000 budgeted annually opera ting expenses total $35700 has ap proved PR Department year addition $10000 usual has added Film Production budget Al though shown PR Department ex pense film effort obviously PR related general AMA PR effort much larger members appreciate year effort will largest yet Some past criticism effect AMA should way PR due fact previous budgets identi fied usual $20000 year operating expenses item PR related budget 1 mat 1979 makes overall PR effort much visible although areas such films Nats Junior programs etc listed separatelysimply because operated PR Department Adding up total PR effort year will easily volve cost least $200000 probably closer quarter ofa million dollars Continued next page May1979 73 rid-tamous I-Al power uur ugug i breath Cr being congratulated Nets fa mous Free Flight Director Homer Smith iug NFFS Digest printer pubman Dowsetts young son riying &ntlsn BBC Hawk NFFS way annually awards scholarskiips deserving youngsters 79 BUDGET Cont pg 73 actual income expenses AMA operations 1978 will published shortly 1978 financial report still awaiting final figures bills yet received January tenta tive budget prepared 1978 results will affect next budget review spring since obvious January year would end up red previous reserve funds used up itself would indicate 1979 budget might end up surplus other hand higher budgeted membership renewal fig ures 6eing registered through end Jan uary projecting greater income shown factors thus expected counter other end result likely positive negative Budget revisions resulting spring review will published soon available probably May June meantime current budget indicates 1979 al ready good year financially should end up better shown CREDIT CARDS OK FOR NEW MEMBERS HATS As experiment AMA Executive Council last fall approved use Visa Master Charge credit cards renewal 1979 memberships experiment worked well about 8% 3800 members out 47500 paying credit card end January volume sufficient hold costs service 3% income volved As result use credit cards has extended permit use new memberships also Nats entry fees 1979 Visa Master Charge cards can also used items AMAs Supply Service section provided amount least $10 INCOME Membership Subscriptions MA 54797 @ $8 Advertising Income Hobby Shop Income Other Subscriptions Plans Income Subtotal me other allocated Allocation distributions free members officers CDs etc Total Income EXPENSE Editorial Expense Monthly Columnists Drafting Articles Plans Pictures Production Costs Composition Typesetting etc Art & Photo Color Separation Printing Misc Supplies Circulation Expenses Postage Label & Sort Administrative Costs Telephone Insurance Travel Advertising & Promotion Miscellaneous Total Direct Costs Allocated Expenses % Gen AMA Exp Salaries & Taxes Rent Miscellaneous Office Postage Printing Supplies Subtotal Allocated Expenses Total Expenses NET INCOME ANOTHER DENVER SUCCESS STORY currently seven AMA chartered clubs Metro Denver Modeling Council Council demonstrating outstanding leadership model aviation promotion benefit member club Council established basis old principle numbers strength working together can accomplish sum dividual efforts simple example joint promotion handout sheet Council supplies quantity area hobby shops new comer inquires local activity gets information tells about clubs meet fly contact simple piece paper communica tions link helps get loners beginners newcomers informed about whats hap pening get involved Council provides another service member clubfora relatively small additional fee can associate member other clubs entitles him use flying sites well No voting privileges other clubs provided no conflict clubs primary interest running own affairs Another feature Denver Council ar rangement makes attractive clubs participate Council oper ates its own fundsno money required clubs fund Council Coun cil obtains its own funds through operation annual model expoequivalent trade show member clubs participate jointly promote model aviation general public happy situation Denver al ways Just few years ago club did its own thing little no joint effort ways competed members developed animosities Now however good leadership Council having demonstrated could done jointly separately model aviation Denver has gotten far greater pub lic appreciation activity whole needs clubs Council leadership has avoided high pressure armtwisting tactics have simply invited participation clubs given equal representation decision-making concerning joint projects use funds prime example Council accomplish ment produced last October Council sponsored AMA District meeting Denver organizing program talks movies forum gathered key AMA offi cers Colorado Nebraska Wyoming Kansas also AMA Executive Director Washington DC As result AMA members approx imately 150 leaders attended got meet representatives face face get questions answered have suggestions considered highly successful affair expec ted repeated annually net result service area AMA members AMA national organization officers interested meeting responding members possible Denver Council idea similar what has being done some other cities has just few years demonstrated simple approach can work effectively Other areas could well same added thought next natural step beyond creation state councils chapters represent larger numbers members clubs 74 Model Aviation Part III L AVIATION MAGAZINE Income Expense Budget $ 79392 27600 3000 6600 $438376 $116592 10752 $565720 56640 24507 4200 6500 269444 200 34716 6300 2400 500 2000 2700 200 304851 41016 410307 142672 3429 3600 4000 340 564348 THE APATHY ABATES lot confusion has occurred recent months due published statements about AMA other magazines basic state ments made AMA member commented various editors other people good part confu sion has produced nature various personalities involved differ ences viewpoints natural result has controversy case sincerity abounds sides individual sincerely believing right comments negative towards AMA critizing AMA decisions regarding dues budget magazine finances general have some positive aspects important seems change AMA financial information being looked discussed has led realization information needs improved 79 budget presentation issue step direction What previously taken granted ignored now getting much deeper scrutiny has typical better understanding AMAs budge1 operations seems developing interested Meanwhile much being done ex plain communicate details AMAs op erations such last months report AMA HQ general AMA will publishing such information goal better forming educating AMA members about organization AMA member Dave Peltz made biggest personal investment time effort review question AMAs financial reports became focal point pros cons involved acknowledge thanks obvi ous interest dedication cause regarded Ralph Nader typededicated tenacious persistent aggres sive best interests mindas perceives themfor organization model aviation general thing surehe has put out correspondence subject anyone can remember So didnt Mode/Aviation publish Daves letters like some other maga zines basic reason felt still interpretations wrong presentation complex too much time space would have re quired properly respond felt still mem bers would rather see magazine space used information about models fly ing arguments about things like budgets Yet admit should try bet ter job informing members about ganization certainly aware need because Daves efforts Meanwhile hope avoid further editorializing subject minimize emotionalism discussing differences viewpoints opinions improving quantity quality information presenta tion will try encourage better under standing about AMA fingers crossed will offend would rath er see magazine pages used something enjoyable Connecticut a Maine achusetts S New Hampshire Rhode Inland ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenan Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidentn Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 Hinh Street Old Town ME 04468 Charles H Learoyd PO Box 428 West Groton MA 01472 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly Place Norwalk CT 06850 George Parker 7 Paul Dr Lee MA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Drive Ledyard CT 06339 Williow Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kittery ME 03904 DOUBLE BARRELED DISTRICT SPECTACULAR! SUNDAY APRIL 11979 Massasoit Community College 290 Thatcher Street Brockton MA 02401 Off Route 27 just East Downtown Brockton Call 603 3624884 further information GIANTBEST EVERDISTRICT MODEL AIRCRAFT EXPOSITION AND DISTRICT MEETING 1 PM 6 PM Open Public Giant Delta Dart Program Youngsters Model Displays Manufacturers Displays AMA Booth Prizes Door Prizes Admission $100 Children 12 under free 6 PM 8 PM District Meeting World-Known Speakers Joe Bridi Main Speaker No admission charge for-this meeting 1 PM 6 PM Theeter Continuous movies latest color sound Marvelous Miniatures Fly RC Choppers others Delta Dart Starting 130 PM Free first 300 youngsters 12 Program under accompanied adult Build fly own Delta Dart under expert adult supervision rubberpowered model really FLIES! Symposiums Continuous talks discussions some foremost people model aviation todayEd Izzo Dave Brown Ernie Huber RC Pattern Helicopter flying Bob Hunt World Champ UC Stunt Flier Henry Struck Free FlighN Contest Board Member par excellence John F Byrne Show Team fame others Door Prizes & Door prizes half hour 130 6 PM RC equipment Giant Raffle engines supplies First raffle prize World En gines Xpert 5-ch RC rig alternate cash substitute non-participants Exhibition Flying Dave Brown Ernie Huber Sammy Frey Bob Hunt Site will thrill actual RC UC demonstration fly ing weather permitting 6 PM 8 PM TOP NOTCH SPEAKING PROGRAM NO ADMISSION CHARGE AMA District Meeting JOE BRIDI comes way sun ny California feature speaker evening Earl Witt new AMA President Cliff Piper District Vice-President appointed elected District AMA officials will hand meet ADEQUATE SPACE FOR THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE AND PARTICIPANTS COME AND BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS New Jersey Verk ID DISTRICT REPORT John C Grige District II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 Aaaociate VIoe-Praidunna Pete Bianchlnl 280 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 David Flfield 11 Lam Lane Elunora NY 12085 lack Sommarco 2082 Emerson Ate. IJunion NJ 07083 Tom Silver RD 3 8ox412 Matson NY 13662 John Byrne 36-2g 213th So Bayside NY 1 t36t Hank SmIth 2 Lorraine Ave. Aaburn NY 13021 Going try shorten months col umn after long last time start off have appointed John Byrne Jr im mediate past VP Associate VP feel John has much add AMA certainly whole heck lot contribute dis trict lost AMA Secretary-Treasurer post Council meeting 7-6 Jim McNeill Sure hope John tries fall position tattletale spies work again time caught truely dedicated modeler hard doing what likes bestflying flying flying paraphrase mail mans creed neither wind nor rain nor sleet nor snow shall keep Doug Reynolds fly ing Doug put flight February 4 1978 Again 5th 6th etc Actually flew least once day 365 days completing 365th flight February 3 1979 day Syracuse-area Sympo sium still goes know weather Central New York will appreciate what Doug has accomplished May1979 75 picture shows Doug holding VK Nieuport sport bipe ling off inthe snow FrankIi ofsway NJ contributor next group photos first picture shows group children Piscataway Township engaged learning about model aircraft through Delta Dart program sponsored Central Jersey RC Club second picture same some truly unposed posteriors evidence John Leone Walt Fisher John Bollenbach John Reiser background 6~I P" jut, rjdrt IIUW Lenteral NJ RC Club displaying models conjunction Piscataway Chamber Commerce Expo second pic ture has club past-president John Reiser left present club president John Bol lenbach glaring photographer Fine ex amples club working hard own local public relations Thats wrap-up month Keep newsletters comtng Great hear clubs 01ev sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahe Road Dayton OH 45429 Aveodata VIne-Prealdenna Ciban 5102 Edenhursi Lynhuran OH 44124 Fnevela Pluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Laird Jackson 523 Msadowbroek Sn David PA 19087 Edward Wissar 1521 Surnanit Sn McKsenporn PA 15131 First must apologize missing report last month Im afraid months re port will very short also since business has kept run since January 1 fact have home few days past two months have conducting high ly successful flight test program Nevada have fully demonstrated military worth what call Mini-RPV remote ly piloted vehicle recent test series Its exciting since have working problem since 1971 using substantial amount model aircraft technol ogy program Interestingly over 50% project personnel modelers since have discovered extremely re sourceful capable interested people have chance scan ac cumulated mail recently inter esting information received AMA HQ seems spite some criticism recent dues increase membership re newals proceeding pace greater 1977 over 95% 1978 Obvious ly no likes pay dues lieve members recognize need course real advantages belonging AMA will also add spite its de tractors AMA does pretty good job providing modeling needs feel will continue improve its service mod elers note closing congratulations fel low District Iller Earl Witt now new AMA President So have problems suggestions whatever can now fire away new volunteer Delawars rict Celambia land nlt Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 609 Pehite Road Mechanicsville VA 23111 Aaaocian vtee-Preaddenb Wayne Abernathy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Sob Charripine 206 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23600 Howerd Cnispmn 611 Beedwood Dr Chartottsville VA 22001 V Sill Helns 2000 Tynota Road Charlotte NC 26210 Scottis Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19800 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Fatts Church VA 22042 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayertevilte NC 28301 Since reported last have January Council meeting St Louisits good thing talking modeling instead trying flywith snow Council Meeting devoted mainly discussing approving 1979 AMA budget full report will found elsewhere magazine want mention couple items increase funds public relations feel move right direction let public better informed activities also enlarges educational potential AMAboth prospective members safety information current fliers Council also authorized increase funds produce new films film li brary will now get new film year heretofore has taken years budget produce just film Also great er emphasis will placed communications between HQ staff general mem bership area need im provement can help accomplish making feelings known what want done within AMA next Council Meeting will late April expect have agenda meeting no later last part March will notify district AVPs soon have agenda can notify get comments feelings way will better equipped express opinions desires District IV Council Meet ing time read club offi cers should have received PR packet AMA about Muscular Dystrophy program clubs asked participate summer program can ideal ve hicle give club recognition con tact local officials also tie publicity will generated crosscountry relay race So go club meet ing see what about proposal made voted add Electric Free Flight Nats ap proved will 1979 Nats schedule start building Electric Power Free Flight planes Another item now under discussion whether AMA should have separate classifica tion licensesfor example should com petition flier have different license should pay Sunday Sport flier What thinking Keep mindwhat does competition mean guy gal competing club fun fly just ones flying classified contests have question district Soar ing enthusiasts Which two special terest groups represent largest number Soaring enthusiasts districtthe Na tional Soaring Society League Silent Flight choose should special interest group represent AMA As can see am turning tide asking whys wherefores change another What feeling RC Pattern classification Should have classification below Novice restrictions type aircraft equipment true beginner compe tition stands chance should let Novice class stand have asked question lot lately Id like opinions Whats Happening District IV Sky Lancers Washington would like thank SLOW Club members invitation attend annual banquet wife enjoyed fellowship excellent food gave good opportunity find out what Control Line members doing what needs Radio Control League North Carolina Congratulations Charlie Spear elec tion president RC/NC Charlie 76 Model Aviation havebeen corresponding hope able meet RC/NC sometime summer Mall Show Delaware April 28th First State RC Club Delaware RC Club Wilmington MAC will hold exhibit Concord Mall north Wilmington DE noon 6 PM Scotty Moyer AVP Del aware will schedule per mits will Brain Busters Club March 16th Bob Champine will attend Brain Busters FF club meeting Newport News VA article will probably printed after meeting am looking forward getting ideas comments meeting reference Free Flight activities Tidewater Radio Control Club Febru ary 1 Bob Champine AVP Southern VA invited attend speak TRC club meeting both enjoyed meeting came away lot good ideas especially enjoyed question answer period cleared up lot questions about AMA what does its members clubs besides insurance cover age feel best way establish better communications link between members HQ Thanks TRC op portunity speak visit Chesapeake Bay Radio Control sad ness would like reprint article Crab Rag newsletter Memoriam deepest regret nounce recent passing long-time mem ber Burton Phelps Burt long time members CBRC remained active helpful fellow RCers despite several years poor health Sincerest condolences Burts wife family entire mem bership will greatly missed Newsletter Editors would like thank newsletter editors have put mailing lists too list appreciate informa tion keep coming have asked lot questions column reason want answers comments Discuss questions club meetings flying fields over phone talk building plans fellow member Drop line call personal opin ion clubs opinion want vote Council District IV just myself So let hear 450 movie some topic interest could pool movies central place distri bute list available titles Im thinking such topics cover MonoKote install retractable gear wing similar educational type subjects Pro gram chairmen could build series pro grams around movies supplement live presentations club members Furthermore individuals clubs could benefit having access ma terials movies should carefully edited spliced titles written script keyed certain scenes Sound movies al possibility adventurous first club individual send such movie will regret District V newsletter editors en couraged send copies newsletters to AVP respective states think District V unique VP AVPs newsletter editors Can other district make such claim Did notice dull boring column pictures liven up space need information about club activities individuals families doing interest ing things pictures Let hear Alabama ida S Georgia issippi to Rico V South Carol essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Associate VIcs-Proaldents John Gorday 631 Oueen Circle Jackson MS 39209 Jerome Hail 4326 Sayesood Dr. Hwsusvllls AL 35605 Richard Jackson 106 Thornle St Coarlaston Hgts. SC 20406 Arthur Johnson 932 Senyan Dr. Ostray Saach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6621 Rotting Fork Or. Nashville TN 37205 Joseash Minslizzi SR 00666 Son 1632 Fajardo PR 00646 Ed Moorman P0 Boo 1643 Eglln APe FL 32542 Tom Thacher 2390C Lswrencvllls Hwy. Dacacur GA 30033 case wondering new name new face found top column its because Jim McNeill now Secretary-Treasurer AMA am fill ing unexpired term As starting point would like know flying what Dis trict V having problems what kinds problems have recently heard San Juan Sport Flyers fly ing new site Birmingham Aeromodelers have just lost lease Find ing keeping good flying site seems common problem step toward solving flying site problem educate public about benefits model flying way public relations activities such mall shows air team demonstrations educa tional programs schools AMA can help mall shows provid ing literature table top display now possession would like use please let have request soon possible District V has three sanctioned show teamsthe Florida Air Show Team Bama Flyers Air Show Team Hobby Hangar Fly-Boys club inter ested presenting school program check Delta Dart program What Earl Witt Rhett Miller have common Raquel Welch Cheryl Ladd Well according newsletter Capitol City RC Club Jackson MS four along long list other ables appeared last club meeting secretary must have terrible time keeping up important people dont attend course really important people club members ones matter way make new club members feel important hold beginners fun fly ease novices competition mini mum pressure what Demajagua RC Flying Club did recently winners Johnny Perz Jr Jose Moreida Juan Rivera club really ball Since Puerto Rico isnt itinerary AMA cross-country relay club plans have endurance contest mark occa sion open design kind powerglow diesel electric solar Safety message need keep mind Phil McDowell editor Glow Plug Middle Tenn RC Society bringing message club issue presents good humor getting point across current topic safety area mammoth mod el big big enough big can model get still safe size alone im portant size weight speed com bination problem would like thoughts about matter may come up Council meeting near future have asked officers District V ideas about establishing library Super 8 movie film circulation District V now would like ideas Almost club has member Super 8 movie cam era club prepared two three reel Illinois ana ucky Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buftalo Grove IL 60090 Asaodste Vic-Prealdanta Dew Davis DA Enusrprises Oou 336 Haubstads IN 47639 Chuck Delano 7203A Twin Oaks IndianapolIs IN 46226 Roger Gears RR 5 Oulncy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 109 NE 44th St. Kansas City MO 64116 Glenn Lee eio Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Jim Sears P0 Boo 306 Burgin KY 40310 Bob underwood 4100 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63126 Spring Spring wherefore art thou Spring Right cheer honey under snow Ive shoveled shoveled can find thee balsa lies rotting worktable whilst shovel thee Come guys have rational af ter shovel s - day after day May1979 77 omewnere benina tnat airplane un der hat Jim Sears Burgin KY Jim Associate Vice-President AVP Southeastern portion AMA District VI both eager able help problem relative AMA affairs Jim na tive Kentuckian has Kentuckian cheer ing team wife Betty scale models Tammie Mark Jim now engaged RC Sport Scale has flown CL some FF Jim served president Lex ington Model Airplane Club before helping es tablish Burgin Barnstormers Jim graduate Morehead KY State University employed IBM Lexington also en joys camping boating modelers can proud sport spawns persons volunteer time talent ser vice others Thanks newsletters Ill try get club card thanks overlook Im just dumb slighting you get two cards Im screwing up pick ing Safety local shows AMA mandatory magazine constantly recurring topics Safe ty cannot overstressed Very few model fliers new sport can appreciate lethal weapon possess addi tion after period continuous success its easy forget just quickly lovely artwork can become unguided missile ego pride self form own fan club place ourselves vulnerable posi tion Please fellow modelers heed warnings Make safety awareness proportional square hours spent flying field Mall shows demonstrations der day way gain re quired acceptance public obtain keep flying sites People seem bet ter condone things understand Terre Haute IN RC Club sponsor ing show Honey Creek Mall May 5 6 THIRCC composed boats cars planes Contact D May 201 Madison Terre Haute IN 47803 812 235-1017 WyreFlyers Peoria IL seem have access fine hobby shop Olde Prope Shoppe appears have both hard-toget items low prices good com bination say Madison County RC Flyers will host annual May Fun Fly May 6 Contact list ed Competition Newsletter section issue West Side RC Society Indianapolis IN dig social activities Family picnics summer pitch-in dinner January Sounds great Chicago Aero-Angels hosted CL Combat Contest during Blizzard 79 wanted attend afraid leave house Chris Gay St Charles 1st Open Greg Strombeck Rockford 1st Junior Page Peter son 1st Senior AA planning all-Combat contest June 9 10 KCRC Kansas City MO already working improving field know importance good field Two KCRC members Leonard Peggy McCoy unfortunate trip Tangerine Meet Florida After being robbed motel suffered accident during return trip Auto trailer planes wiped out Mr Mrs McCoy District VI wish speedy recovery happy re turn flying field AVPs Delano Geers Hughes Under wood backed up Executive Council meeting St Louis January 27 first EC meeting resulted both elation dis appointment minutes will published will speculate bit few points voted sizeable increases PR film projects several EC members against programs would result nu merically strong AMA TheT want smaller membership will blindly follow whatever policies AMA leadership hands Just like Adolph wanted back mid-30s find difficult spend public relations yet afraid enough members can talk FCC local officials position strength last article asked some questions FAI team training under study AMA NAA agreement may need by-laws change Low-cost special memberships above para graph may answer info later AMA self-insurance lack money Pay-outs have large Big cases still pending Insurance will continue fluctuating problem Total per member cost now bud geted $275 plus $40000 clubs less $350 per AMA must provide member some journal failure part IRS argument against tax exempt sta tus am personally against magazine commercial quality mandated member ship AMA buys free subscriptions AMA officers contest directors etc amount about $10000 out general fund allows magazine show few hundred dollars profit Accounting won derful very versatile mechanism AVPs will happy continue discussion subjects now its time fly friendly skies Iowa igan C Minnesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT KenmeUi F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Avenue Muscatine IA 62761 Assoelata viCe-PrasIda51t James Clark 4444 Woodviaw Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Robert Lwndberg 4928 Tioga St. Duluth MN 55804 Tim Price 11287 Sear Stanling Hgcu Ml 48078 William Rolsrirg 4494 Tenglawood Tr. Sr Jcaapls MI 49085 Geoff Styles 2801 5 Beaumont Ave. Kamasnilla WI 83139 Terry Taylor 8308 Lombardy Lana Crystal MN 58428 Wayna Veagar 38235 Castle Romulw Ml 48174 lots interesting things re port month will expand Ex ecutive Council meeting held St Louis January 27 1979 should well report ed elsewhere issue important have other district events use space Please notice new names top column have appointed ROBERT LUNDBERG Associate Vice-President Northern Minnesota Bob has graciously ac cepted position responsibility goes Bob serve area modelers dont hesitate let him know thoughts AMA business have also some changes made area EAST CONTEST COORDINA TOR Mrs DEBI IMHOFF new CL-FF Contest Coordinator East Debis ad dress 524 Sinclair NE Grand Rapids MI 49503 Mr LEN ROE has appointed RC Contest Coordinator East Lens ad dress 6539 Orchid Drive Jenison Ml 49428 beginning contest season people will need help coopera tion since starting out much notice Debi Len replacing Wes Slack has served position quite some time Thanks Wes work would have really some prob lems would like point out vital send sanctions right indi vidual prevent lost time problems cooperation will appreciated WESTERN MICHIGAN RAF will sponsor swap meet trade show Satur day April 28th Southwest YMCA 2222 44th Street SW Grand Rapids MI can contact Mr HUGH ALLEN 2716 Carla Grandville Ml 49418 further de tails first swap show should good Both static scale displays aircraft boats will featured THE DISTRICT VII WEST MEETING will held MAY 51979 REGISTRY HO TEL BLOOMINGTON MINNESOTA Ten tative plans convention-type meeting noon 5 PM HAPPY HOUR 5 7 BANQUET 7 PM meeting sponsored MINNEAPOLIS AREA AMA Clubs Special guests will hand names certain time will hope see District VII people possible Mark date calendar contact TERRY TAY LOR AVP Crystal MN full details would like quote new flying field rule Milwaukee Flying Electrons newsletter FLYPAPER Pilots using gasoline model fuel shall bring fire extinguisher flight line seems some aware seriousness type fuel being used models today GREATER MILWAUKEE RC ASSO CIATION held display February 3rd 4th Below some pictures taken show pictures AMA dis play available club use functions can use let know well advance can get name list First come first served 78 Model Aviation well-written editorial appeared STURGIS AREA RIG SOARING STARS newsletter ASTRO-NOTES CLAY HOWE editor is. Some modeling magazines have recently published articles suggest AMA does properly inform its members financial status priorities Model Aviation has tried reply latest issue editorial rather vague ASTRO-NOTES Editorial meant pro con AMA opinion Some individuals feel AMA dues increase $25 year necessary caused AMA spending too much money magazine ey should spent important things AMA magazine financed its own funds important things receive money balance AMA dues feel $25 very reasonable just insurance plus other services AMA provides magazine bonus Although Model Aviation does com pare ways some other magazines opinion can $453600 magazine compare $1307304 magazine approxi mate figure MAN RCM Some feel AMA monopoly current membership card cannot participate organized competition events Like government monopoly US Postal Service until something better comes along well have play game town way 1 Sc small fee pay get letter almost anywhere and. ure ask local Allstate agent $1000000 insurance policy premium $25 year better have cardiac unit handyl As AMA service have waited six weeks Supply & Service items last week received some STARS club infor mation requested week fore have comments ways AMA can change better let know writing can done provid ing opinions ideas District Vice-President Kenneth F Morris Associ ate Vice-President Bill Rohring Addresses people issue Model Aviation Arkansas S Louisiana 0 New Mexico homa 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 1500 Anita Street Suiphor LA 70663 Asoociat Vic-Prasldanta Buzz Averill 9117 La Barranee NE Alburquerque NM 87111 Ned Borneo 523 N Lebanon SuIpSiar LA 70663 Gene Hempol 301 N Yale Garland TX 75042 William Hurley Ill 927 Commerce Pleasannon TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Bartlesnllle OK 74003 Well fellows ladies blew Right off bat foul-up due erroneous sumption What assumption assumption everyone understood district officers appointments Associate Vice-Presi dents Contest Board members Contest Coordinators expire term elected Vice-President asked continue serve contacted phone along new appointees Unfortunate ly couple cases neglected make contact others thank service personally advise change Instead assumed would notified HQ forward materials information new appointee point Larry Stanfield continued functioning RC Contest Coordi nator until mid-February Apparently quite few people also did get message about change either because submitted sanction applications Larry Simultaneous ly did realize change gun contacting new Contest Coordinator Bob Talley problem discovered corrected some six sanctions granted Bob 20 Larry quick comparison two lists found no conflicts may some cur sory check didnt catch deadline column has caught up being written February 17 50 cannot give definite promise clear However Bob pursuing check-out some problem does exist will prob ably contact parties involved before see article late March am sorry about problems present fault Once again apologies Larry Stanfield did fine job several years same applies persons reappointed personally along AMA thank efforts sim ply case new person office felt need some new people work tails off no pay Talking about contests newsletters get indication going busy year District VIII prolific areas naturally Houston vicin ity believe club NASA already has plans 11 competitive functions Lots other groups have similar thoughtsone ap plied six sanctions oncel out done newsletters predict contest fun flies Dallas Fort Worth Abilene Lafayette New Orleans San Antonio etc ad infinitum including own club Lake Charles lot have noticed some gaping holes coverage district Associ ateVice-Presidents intention fill gaps particularly state Arkan sas heartland Texas especially Houston area problem encountered too candidates dont have enough information make choices Hopefully before next column will have some new appointees tell about meantime matter afterward essential let know what think lot controver sial things wind days can express opinions am aware As stated before expressing feelings cannot guarantee things will go way NOT ex pressing opinion DOES assure voice will heard AMA governed HQ administer rulings Executive Councili 3 votes cast proposal NAA has vote normally abstains internal matters Any thoughts person rules AMA incredible As intimated earlier newsletters beginning come would appreciate newsletter editors adding list particularly interesting get brand new club Houston areathe HAWKS believe acronym Hou ston Area Wireless Kontrolled Soaring Model aviation mushrooming areathere must least seven eight clubs probably 40-mile radius Almost enough month Remember Dallas Trade Show Spring no luck yet pinning down date job going send LSU two weeks sum mer am hoping Dallas show will before will organize district meeting Saturday night Watch col umn forfurther information Pattern Sport Scale fliers also note mentioned ear lier home club LARKS will have contest June 30-July 1 No big dinner just good flying great prizes Overall outstand ing performance will win portable TV Watch contest listings Coonass Nationals again set Lafayette April Thats commercials Thought month sure brain gear before starting flying site Colorads S Kansas 0 Nebraska h Dakota h Oaksta ix DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowaki District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue NE 68005 Axoaclat Vica-Prealdaess Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Blvd Ceeper WY 82601 Paul Kegel 910 North 12th Fargo NO 68102 JIm OReilly4780 N Battin WichIta KS 87220 Urn Rickatne 518 5 Cioudas Sioux Falls SO 87103 WHEWI As unusually long winter draws close good note some May1979 79 clubs within district actually took advantage being indoors P-nut Scale creasing popularity Lincoln Denver Omaha name few Old Man Winter cannot keep good modelers down bad pun says wife-typist normally time club thoughts turn getting contest sanction applications again names Con test Coordinators CL & F FBill Bieda 411 Barker Blvd Omaha NE 68132 RCGeorge Hunter 6962 5 Lamar Littleton CO 801 23 Early Bird Awards years early bird awards go Orbiting Eagles Omaha Nebraska Louisville Radio Control Club Kansas getting contest sanc tion applications mailed early enough first District IX clubs contest cal endar 79 participants will appreci ate early action gentlemen Contest Coordinators grateful Reminders tabletop district display booth use Its great static dis play shows trophy presentationsor almost club promotion free asking Another item may have missed should know about television commercials AMA events available HQ Long short versions sound available soundless films televi sion stations can add own taped nouncements over film Write Janet Clifton Film Clerk AMA HQ formation Denver Fargo District Meetings during 1978 very successful am open suggestions location fall District Meeting Air Capitol Eagles Show Teem District IXs AMA Show Team has completed its first year service long winter has given opportunity some selfevalu ation successful year 79 Several new maneuvers planned team building new models enthusiastically project interest four-mation 60powered version Ken Willards Blue Birds retracts smoke whole works will called jayhawks infor mation AMA Show Team No 121 Air Capitol Eagles write team man ager Jerry Shumaker 10810 West Maple Wichita KS 67209 KCCL Kansas City Control Line modelers arise five clubs once encompassed over 200 members during late SOs self-same clubs supplied numerous na tional international champions clubs once made Kansas City hotbed ac tivity awakening once Larry Laird AMA 27761 2641 Espenlaub Lane Kansas City Kansas 66106 has contacted 75 former members circulated over 500 announce ments re-awakening Under banner KCCL looks like Kansas City will again enjoy variety Control Line activity Mod elers area encouraged contact Larry help information Membership Applications Due some confusion Family Membership dues rates membership applications future will oe explicit meantime anyone has problems receiving magazines membership cards services again asked contact immediately District Vice-Presi dent nearest AVP rea sons have officers please contact AMA HQ first concerning problems sort usually can resolved promptly Trans-Am Update teams will noti fied April selection arrival/depar ture dates route maps will sent out shortly PR Update Nats planning progressing smoothly due early notice Lin coln NE site Nats logo final stages should out time col umn read Muscular Dystrophy Association pro gram Flying Jerry Kids now underway club information packets will valuable clubs whether partici pate project Hopefully clubs will join project AMA film program priority list fu ture films follows 1 Documentary 1979 Nats 2 30-minute film show teams 3 Aeromodeling first experience first flight 4 Local club storytrials suc cesses personalities 5 Personalized story competitor flying 6 Special film Free Flight Control Line 7 History hobby 8 Film celebrity fliers sports show business etc list information opinions sought Please feel free respond concerning film subjects input essential Special interest groups will invited meeting Executive Council during Nats week criteria guidelines govern ing groups will discussed will prob lems relating concerned Representatives groups needed valuable input encouraged Through meeting hope find better ways working gether Nets Briefs Application forms volun teer Nats workers now hands district officers Please pick up fill out send goal 100% participation District IX clubs Yes can help regardless district live need Arizona California S Hawaii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim ScrnIaerea District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redonds Beach CA 90278 Aaeociate Vlee-Preeedaoa Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94508 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Shaw Freono CA 93711 Lonnie Kroaber 4295 Boulder Hwy Las Vegas NV 59121 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds B Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90805 Keith Whitney 14465 Jayiter Di Salt Lake City UT 84117 has barely two weeks since re turned latest Council meeting St Louis still fresh mind Ill mention some highlights First off spirited election office Secretary-Treasurer five candidates balloting over Dis trict V Vice-President Jim McNeill help too will take hundreds workers make Nats best ever Leavenworth County Aeromodelers newsletter Flitelog say g can place last say placed ahead didnt go try Ive Nats about No else going us chance go Nats part Nats Pick up application Nats workers nearest officer nowl AMA Show Teams starting ganize air show years Nats show date August 5 Nats trip will easier year credit cards Executive Council gave HQ go-ahead dorm fees entry fees can charged Visa MasterCharge Elsewhere magazine will find tentative agenda next AMA Executive Council meeting agenda because print ing deadlines similar reasons incom plete objective however let mem bers review agenda order add comments current items add items feel Important Councils hope better communicate inform membership way As example large models will again agenda subject first arose last fall yet no con structive input has received Some com plain AMA has done nothing sub ject would complain Council established 25-pound limit 14pound limit determined displacement wing area wing loading chance again probably last chance get limits set interested parties can agree As years Category Director Con trol Line Nats would like thank PAMPA Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association being first step ward happy follow recommen dation Larry Shorts Event Director Precision Aerobatics PAMPA commended being concerned involved working hard Precision Aerobatics levels THIN KIN LINCOLN winner new Secretary-Treasurer Jim appointed Bill Mathews fill remainder term Fees years Nats remain same last year exception continu ing move discourage late entries late entry fee has raised $50 Speed events have re-arranged run off four days rather six Electric buffs will glad hear Electric Free Flight now part official schedule Soaring will held park Lincoln Free Flight will site 40 miles Lincoln Chase vehicles will allowed field huge study HQ cost allow inter national teams meet practice few days before departure authorized So often team members have never met let alone com peted together HQ has very brief TV commercials avail able clubs utilize publicizing meets can add own soundtrack publi cize mall shows contest Write HQ information 80 Model Aviation Council voted budget 1979 allows 7% increases categories Public Relations film budget two exceptions increased 50% over last year response complaints re visible enough once AMA finds itself enviable position having three companies offering insurance packages Perhaps will result better rates Earl Witt going take sample poll 10% membership poll will cover vast range subjects yet determined have ideas what youd like included poll Owing success membership re newals via credit card Council agreed expand new memberships wilt also expanded cover Nats perhaps time years show asked Council consider two classes licenses sportsman Sunday flier competition license Much discussion ensued nothing being resolved However matter far over Ill continue push lower-cost license Sunday sport flier knows year two might get nominated Nick Johnen Flying Circus club Camarillo Superior Service award approved Nick ob tained flying site club after battling untold obstacles did almost single handed Good job Nick hobby could use bunch like next Council meeting will Friday April 27 Long Beach conjunction MACS Show mentioned giving award Nick Joh nen Ive requests list various awards order importance Starting least award Vice-President certificate progress thro ugh meritorlo us service superior service distinguished service fellowship have appointed Associate VP cover State Nevada name Lonnie Kroe ber brings prior experience him District IX also served AMA appointment leaves Hawaii Associate VP As soon open ing occurs ranks Ill appoint Hawai ian representative Lonnies interests pri marily RC planes boats secondary love U-Control though says isnt much going around Las Vegas Frank Capon resigned Scale Con test Board Frank has served District X years pressures personal life have caught up him owe him thanks job well done replacement no easy task After due deliberation consul tation have named Bill Stroman posi tion Bill will give Free Flight perspective Contest Board top-heavy RC representation Bill has untold years Scale experience should prove valuable asset Board Lonnie Kroeber mentioned interesting use AA engines used sport called tractor pulls offshoot full size tractor pulls tractors ex tremely hopped up engines pull weight models same thing smaller scale Over Arizona way Southwestern Re gionals now history annual affair suf fered lack attendance brought partly very bad weather preceding Too bad because weather meet good Typical cold morning T-shirt afternoon Wind no problem year Free Flight very little participation RC Gliders down last year least six states represented making truly regional contest Utah unique club continues flourish Im referring Utah State Aeromodelers Theyre different phases hob represented membership exist under roof good harmony During winter months club has Indoor flying have good time summer club will host Old Timer Annual Free Flight through Salt Lake Antique Model ers branch club Old Time Nats will held July 2425 26 salt flats latest club visited Silent Wings Soaring Association located West Covina invited out old Free Flighter turned button-pusher Some may recall Dean Landreth late SOs 60s Hes alive well youll glad hear SWSA meeting presided over club president Ian Douglas night club voted make donation FAI Soaring team fund will get money back club treasury various means really nice gesture part showed club film Fly Em Break Em large turnout meeting en joyed themselves immensely club low profile fun-loving bunch yet few fliers win big meets Im still open invitations attend club meetings Drop line want remind have AMA display available table-top setup makes nifty background booth mall show display back Florida business received letter fellow run ner Ohio think Anyhow letter lost trip back before could swer him would drop another line Ill answer him Planning FAI Free Flight World Championships Taft moving ahead Bill Hartill overall CD Bill Bogart business manager/bean counter dates October 3 October 9 1979 Bakers field Inn will HQ Hardy Brodersen interface between two Bills AMA HQ AMA will handle paperwork will furnish seed money cover initial costs FAI Free Flight fund has $12000 should enough organizers attempting budget breakeven operation THE RMALS Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al culver i 607 S von Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Oreete Rt 1 Box 48 Boadview MT 59015 Clarence E Haught RI 5 Boy 16 Coeur dAlene 1083814 Ed McCollough 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Recin 26608 Dover Court Kent WA 98031 Don zipoy 21418 NE Main Street Redmond WA 98052 good District Meeting couldnt sure am sorry because sure good time over doz en clubs represented plus few other individ uals lot items discussed everyone stayed end No new issues brought up space wont consumed going over Boeing Hawks de serve big vote thanks inviting us have District Meeting conjunction Swap Meet Jerry Odell editor Seattle Radio Aero Club newsletter Plane Talk said best February issue Jerry said some good stuff very little usual junk evidence Hawks seem have knack doing things well despite having president looks like Sasquatch Since Jim Boydston Hawks President year please remind him preceding quote SRAC guy seven feet tall! contest schedule put together pretty well couple conflicts work out Pylon Association did job first gave Don Miller complete schedule Soaring jocks still have some work hope will get schedule Don very soon Don Dodd tells Free Flight Control Line schedule coming together few Free Flight clubs have sent Dodd contest dates yet will get program Seriously get Free Flight Control Line schedules Don Dodd Radio Control sched ules Don Miller soon can Both current addresses can found Model viation Words changed model history now newsletters receive con tain something really gives tickle January issue SCIF Flightplug contained also stolen Bat Sheet Tom Cashman note found among unpublished papers Al phonse Penaud Discovered today squeezing castor beans rubber motors makes last longer sure makes tying knots broken strand bitch following item falls similar cat egory above appeared January issue MRRCS newsletter ed ited N M DahI 12511 111th Ave East Puyallup WA 98371 address because inquiries about origin data should sent him CRASHES EXPLAINED Since cold weather has come Pacific Northwest scientists have given special atten tion crashes attributable tempera ture two phenomena generally con sidered casual factors well-known except ice MonoKote something gets cold tends shrink same time known electronic trans missions may measured frequency wave-length Now temperature gets well below freezing reasonable suppose transmitted radio waves shrink little bit perhaps just enough con fuse airborne receiver what about receiver meteorologists tell us sensable sensible temperature product temperature times wind speed example ambient temperature 20 de grees F plane flying 40 mph sensable temperature about 70 de grees below zerol reasonable ex pect receiver-decoder work efficient ly shivering temperature 70 low put two together shrunken radio waves shivering receiver its easy understand some us crash wintertime May1979 81 JUNIOFLIGHTf EDWHITTEN BoxWall St Sta Now York NY 10005 HOW ABOUT BOSTONIAN must hundred different AMA contest events l very few modelers satisfied Take instance indoor flying scale modelers have two events fly AMA Scale Peanut Scale Both very good course pure endurance indoor fliers have seven eight events cant stand argu ment over scale rules about event models scale look sort scale fly like scale models better becoming familiar Manhattan Formula indoor cabin en durance model gaining worldwide pop ularity under variations MIAMA Clubs rules Manhattan has found appeal worlds top indoor fliers cluding world champions like Pete Andrews USA Laurie Barr England un Kalina Czechoslovakia very pleased event finding such acceptance Manhattan has definitely turned out top-notch experts event although plenty us in-between modelers flying too 5~ Bostonian however indoor event feel should popular finding its advocates among scale fliers among beginners indoor scene some going say Bostonian what thought Manhattan meant However Bostonian close scale some scale models will qualify within rules Bostonian super-light having weigh ten grams young beginner should have little trouble building Bostonian very big easy transport flying site other hand its 16 maximum wingspan bigger Peanut Scale therefore easier build adjust Bostonian gives opportunity dividual design flair loves details allows num erous choices planforms opportunities experiment Bostonian Event has Charisma Fac tor somewhat along line suggested John Triolo Bob Meuser impro visational scale Frisco-Proto idea Bostonians flight pattern realistic its propeller diameter limitation re quired ROG launches ever fun airplane fun event Bostonian know youll like event kit manufactur ers will able help beginners same manner have new P-30 Embryo Endurance events Okay gang lets take look com plete set rules 1 Maximum projected wingspans 16 2 Maximum wing chords 3 3 Maximum propeller diameter 6 4 Power limited rubber motors 5 Minimum weight rubber mo tors 10 grams 6 Maximum overall fuselage length 14 measured propeller bearing 7 Fiselage must contain theoretical VA x 2Y2 x 3 box longerons must both support motor form exceed box requirement No motor sticks al lowed Fuselage must have forward wind shield window side least square inch area 8 Landing Gear must fixed two eter wheels rigid enough suc cessfully support model hand-glided landing 9 Rise-Off-Ground takeoffs required official flights 10 Charisma Factor judge rates model depending model appeals him based construction neatness scalelike details uniqueness design etc 100 rating up 110 used Two models may given same rating models rated against other against 100 110 scale 11 An unlimited number flights al lowed total seconds best 3 multiplied Charisma Factor rules really complicated thorough enough result neat little model looks like airplane Boston ian event lots possibilities lots room experimentation lots oppor tunity display attractive design idea dream plane Bostonian endurance model beauty points can increase score much 10% purposes JUNIOR FLIGHT seems Bostonian good model type build before attempting difficult scale models design can kept simple enough easy building strong enough easy handling Although plastic props required quality plastic propeller can used successfully plastic prop will also help bring weight forward better balance So s Bostonian rules listed probably satisfactory have some further ideas suggestions please write Ed Whitten tell about Incidentally would like information Manhattan Formula contained back issues STAR SKIPPERS send SOc stamps cover postage Ill send bunch Lets hear about Bostonian PAUL McILRATHS ADJUSTABLE PRO PELLER BEARING Paul Mcllrath Americas popular designers rubber-powered sport model airplanes line Sig Manufacturing Co kits including Cabinaire Sig Tiger express outdoor flying very much what want bring out Bostonian event doors hope Paul will design Bostonian us meantime Paul has kindly drawn up JUNIOR FLIGHT very clear draw ing excellent adjustable prop bearing simple works can used kinds SRPSMs Simple Rubber Powered Stick Models both indoors out can adjust downthrust sidethrust system dual bearing keeps prop vibrating much Try winner Paul thank very much REMINDER CHICKEN HIGH Indoor Postal Con test coming close Keep flying just make sure results have sent Ed Whitten end April winds us up month Keep em flying / j5//AT T W ENOUGH ROOM FOR KNOTS /__ IN RUBBER THAS STYLE IS BETTER FOR _____ LINDERSL UNG MOTORS-Z GIVES MORE S TMENT SPACE lV A49KE ADJUSTMENTS DON PUS/I ON THE PROP OR MOTORSTIOA GRB HERE~AND i-liRE WITH LONG NOSE FINGERS OR PLIERSSECOND PLIERS 1 THEN TWIST OR BEND THRUST ADJUSTMENT IS THE /1EV W BETTER FLIGHTS 82 Model Aviation 14DJU5 T4BL PROPEL LEt BEARING SIAIPLE STICA MODELS SELDOM PROVIDE WAY TO M4KE TIlE ADJU6TMENTS NEEDED FOR SUCCESSFLL fLIGh7S TRY ni/S hA//DY ALL -DIRECT/ON 8END4BLE BEARING lv IMPROVE YOUR S PERPORM4NCE x OK FOR VERY LIGHT MODEL 5 USE ABOUT 3/64 av is- 22 INC/I SPANS 1/16 OAt iIEA V/ER 511/PS THICK NARROW STRIPS WORK BEST IF BEARING BENDS IN I-lARD LANDINGS REPLACE IT bit/TN THICKER ONE TOO kYEAKBETTER
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/05
Page Numbers: 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82
At January 27 AMA Executive Coun cii meeting approved line should drawn concerning model size agreed some limit should defined govern whether insurance coverage should provid ed also agreed however further time should given obtain input AMA members various special interest ganizations might affected noted example Coun cil previously approved seeking recom mendations Quarter Scale Associa tion National Miniature Pylon Racing Association concerning size safety responses requested March 31 Thus tween now next Council meeting April 28th time interested parties offer comments constructive sugges tions proposals subject Continued page 73 tentative AMA budget prepared HQ staff January 27 Executive Council meeting provided detail usual particularly regard breakdown expenses various departments con sidered tentative because subject furth er review refinement next Council meeting April time final 1978 financial statement will availableit tentative budget prepared HQ budget effort year comprehensive ever attempted merely rehash updated version last year new feature 79 expense budget showing allocations departments major divisions effort allocations include percentages salaries people efforts support department addi tion directly assigned depart ment example under Public Relations show $60577 includes full-time ries Special Events Director Larry Bolich assistant Penny Witt plus 20% salaries AMA Executive Director 5% Mrs Jackson AMAs Comptroller 5% assistant 15% AMAs in-house printer 5% mail clerk 20% stock clerk 20% receptionist 20% general part-time clerk addition allocated percentages rent telephones postage freight office supplies printing plus actual amount $35700 79 bud geted department operations during year Thus budget year compared other years better shows costs involved various operations including support personnel actually assigned department involved business department Other area Special Projects PR budget does contemplate doACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Break-Even aian 1979 Budget No Membership 80000 70000 60000 Break Line 50000 0 30000 20000 100000 Expense100000 300000 Membership Income $ 1764000 1543500 1323000 1102500 -882000 -441000 -J 91 x uJ 15000001700000 May1979 69 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 COUNCIL APPROVES TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR 79 APPROVED MODEL SIZE UMITING Status asof March 11979 cP~ 50000070000090000011000001300000 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Tentative Budget Part ating Expenses Allocations $452188 18835 34401 Expenses Salaries l departments Annuity Retirement Program Payroll Taxes Total related salaries$ Rent approx 5000 sq ft Telephones Postage ght exclusive membership processing Membership Processing Membership Insurance $275 per member Rule Books Public Relations Operations Travel Supplies etc Awards FlImProjects uction Travel Equip Rental Services Processing Film Library HQ Service Officer Service VP budgets Council travel etc Magazines officers Contest Directors etc Staff Travel Council Trade Shows Meetings Office Supplies stationery materials Office Equipment Maintenance Printing Professional Fees legal audit consultant Insurance General Depreciation Bad Debts Personal Property Taxes FAI 53527 x 50 Teams Programs Mtgs NAA Divisional Fee cost FAI franchise Scholarship Program Totals usive magazine direct costs Model Aviation Magazine Direct Costs Model GeneralMembershipAviation AdministrServicesMagazine Total 505424 28350 13000 32000 $ 91905 13233 6500 14700 81375 179025 7400 35700 1 000 33400 5000 34248 10752 14000 24000 4625 8500 15000 11500 10500 600 3000 26764 26764 1000 $1112927 410307 $134321 6655 1950 9000 81375 179025 7400 $1 42672 3429 direct cost * 4000 FAI & Contests Nats $ 75949 2033 1950 1800 1 000 33400 5000 34248 10752 7000 8400 4625 680 15000 11500 10500 600 3000 1000 $273043 7200 3400 3600 340 7000 2400 2720 26764 26764 $430326$154041$147380 ______________410307 TOTAL Operating Expense *Magazine has separate phone lines $1523234$273043$430326$564348$147380$108137 ing last year Most expense increas es simply inflationary approximately 7% increase applied areas Thus mostly hold-the-line budget HQ opera tions rather expanded services could change however further re view later year shows greater currently budgeted income available im prove HQ services budget assumes will sign up 90% members 197863579 estimated 79 vs 71227 actual paid mem bers 1978 appears conserva tive figures currently running about 94% last year trend gradually creasing further quite encourag ing since Council member estimates voted dues increase last year optimistic rough summary budget pre sented promiseseven ac ceptance special projectsa surplus about $45000 accordance pre viously expressed Council desire build reserves back up couple years ago AMA over $200000 reserve got completely used up 1978 proposed dues increases 1977 1978 de ferred until 1979 over 50000 members already signed up 79 rate continuing improve already have mid-February about 3/4 income will need fulfill bud get time spring Council meeting should able take second look budget final modification balance budgeted income assured rest year note about Model Aviation budget small surplus shown bottom tentional use almost funds available produce best magazine possible magazine budget easily controlled ad justing expenses monthlyas necessaryto stay within income Since have pay taxes magazine profits despite tax-ex empt status magazine budget based minimizing surplus net result situation produce magazine value members budget shown should mean pages color coverage etc 79 magazine budget also includes allo cation distribution magazine free members AMA Some explanation may helpful Executive Council has established policy whereby AMA officers certain Contest Directors receive free memberships token reward services performed behalf AMA members Note AMA has about 160 volunteer officers hundreds Contest Directors run over thousand sanctioned meets per year free members allocation general income made cover cost magazines printed mailed free members Note cost minimumthe actual cost required print mail extra copies mem bers Thus AMA reimburses magazine budget extra cost printing mail ing additional copies needed above basic amount printed dues-pay ing members area special projects Execu tive Council approved total $47000 broken down specific amounts vari ous events programs listed amounts may may actually used de pending circumstances example 1979 Nats could break large entry $10000 set aside offset possible deficit would needed Similar ly $12000 noted Free Continued page 73 70 Model Aviation Public Relations $ 60577 3000 2600 2500 35700 2400 1360 $108137 PRESIDENTS REPORT President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS EARL E WITT 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING first Executive Council Meeting AMA president now history Council able cover entire agenda effectively midnight hours have often occurred ac complishments will reported other columns subsequent issues Model Aviation surprise expecta tion being able operate under strict interpretation by-laws pre cepts Roberts Rules Order Newly Revised found myself voted down As reported last issue Model Aviation Jim McNeill elected Secre tary-Treasurer Jim able produce draft minutes before profes sional recorder employed purpose major items proposed 1979 AMA budget reviewed length subsequently budget $1523234 approved AMA HQ guidance budget fiscal per formance will subject follow-up reviews Executive Council meet ings An enjoyable prelude meeting reception hosted Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President held ing prior Council meeting time opportunity meet AMA members District VI St Louis area addition individual discussions assem bled guests treated preview motion picture material has gathered new AMA film Scale models promised distribution coming fall HOBBY INDUSTRY CONVENTION AND TRADE SHOW AMA associate member Hobby Industry Association several members AMA Executive Council participated Aeronautics Radio Control Division meetings HIA reason behind having Executive Council Meeting St Louistwo meetings covered trip proliferation radio con trolled hobby gearaircraft course cars boats robotswas major topic discussions trade show exhibited number very competitive low cost simple radio systems impres sive item 28 wing span 020 cu proportional rudder ready-tofly Radio Control Cub Cox model will cost less us spending marginally con trollable rudder escapement pulse control equipment 30 years ago inflation taken account little Cub will give chance embark hobby RC flying about one-fourth cost rest us started addition poten tial new model fliers would expect large numbers ready-to-fly Con trol Line modelers step up try hand RC Syracuse NY District II Sym posium Cub given door prize found first reac tion new Cub some dedicated RC fliers panic thought frequency congestion However model itself threat product can take opportunity expand hobby 49 MHz about 1000 foot range will interfere other RC activities still model airplane requires degree skill fly recover piece fly again unlike simple RC cars boats part advancing technology industry market controls organized modelers Lets join purpose mind join us would recommend make ourselves known stores deal ers selling ready-to-fly RC jewels May1979 71 2 L J reai unnur S mouuIreduy-Iu-tIy ETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 have just taken minutes St Louis Council Meeting Can tell something confidentially Wont read anywhere else members Districts II IV VI VIII have nothing worry about repre sentation AMA Council Meeting Mr John C Grigg Chuck Foreman Horrace Cain John Embry did outstanding job meeting serving people back home regulars agreed Homer Smith Vince Mankowski Ken Morris Carl Wheeley commented no drop quality new elections AMA still has strong diverse Council no yes offer assist buyers learning fly us course will help insure successful fliers importantly will certainly assure progress advanced models will working us utilizing limited frequency spectrum obtaining frequen cies AMA INSURANCE GOOD NEWS insurance has become competi tive market have offers little half per member rate budgeted Council contingent AMA picking up larger portion deductible able maintain good bet ter claim safety record have past three years will substantial savings will help off set future inflationary increases operations FREE FLIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS plans Free Flight World Championships Taft CA October 6 through 9 progressing As last re port direct operations costs should covered fees will able avoid type losses sustained last two World Championships held USA TRANS-AM RC RELAY RACE event title doesnt ring bell have endeavoring ganize Trans-America Race starting Washington DC Whittier Narrows CA elapsed flying time race men governing body Academy lake word Horrace particularly fearless advocate what feels right hope never gets mad No pays honest model build ers go meetings four times year serve because sense pride interest have squawk AMA about spend dues money whatever constructive suggestion offer write call District VP guarantee gov erning body organization will HEAR about pay dues youve got right have say its handling thereof Well got heavy stuff out way what else new some very impor tant people want meet month know run Clubsof-the Month Ill crossing district lines pok ing around important VPs backyard thats out HOWEVER plenty AMA special interest groups keep busy years have no boundaries its time met some planned 11 Leg Teams organized Total Team Leg Team flying two-day section race race will between several Total Teams race scheduled September 1979 still number Leg Team shortages time growing short Teams must have minimum five members maximum seven plan new you terested call Public Relations Depart ment AMA HQ Phone 202 347-2751 AGENDA FOR NEXT EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING As February 20 1979 follow ing items have submitted con sideration next Executive Council Meeting held April 27 1979 Proposals alternate membership forms 90-day limited temporary memberships com petition memberships etc Contest Director training exam ination prior initial licensing relicensing inactive over two years Review AMA film production costs inventory films produced AMA Consideration returning Model Aviation optional status other compromise Review Model Aviation content operating costs Consideration proposal arrange FAI teams meeting training team prior competing World Cham pionships Report insuring non-AMA show teams other demonstrations Report status Delta Dart Delta Dart II Programs Budget review Review possible by-laws revisions month begin exciting breath taking serialized two-part story Nation al Free Flight Society NFFS de serve attention splendid special interest modeling groups United States None united dedicated dont think anyone will offended mention Free Flight group first officially recognized AMA help represent interested USA Begun 1965 late Dick Black Carl Fries first membership fee ac cepted December 15 1965 Today encom passes substantial portion competition Free Flighters America Society pub lishes its own magazine Dieest Jerry James Orlando FL launching AA current Digest edited Mr John Oldencamp San Diego CA Previous edi tors Walt Rozelle VTO Dave Linstrum Bob Meuser Bill Giesking others printed famous FAI Power flier Doug Gaibreath list Free Flighters have contri buted life NFFS read like Whos country include Bob Stal ick has served Director Pete 72 Model Aviation Buckets Johnson renowned Power man District V FF Contest Coordinator very presence strikes fear hearts competitors Charlie Sotich Chicago Herb Franck Bill Booth others name exorably woven through life thread down through fruitful years Hardy Brodersen Beginning treasurer today both permanent Executive Director terim president clock has balance wheel NFFS has balance wheel keep Next month will introduce dedicated people reveal secret unity identify secret umbilical cord binds Free Flighters together though separated thousands earth miles confidential information know can trust keep next issue Model Aviation mag azine dont miss Will Hardly Brokenspar still overlord Can devoted model ers manage float another issue Digest Watch mailbox next Part II ected Income Membership Dues juniors @$ 500 juniors@1300 Seniors@750 Seniors @ 1550 Family Open61700 Open @ 2500 Total Memberships No Members 3697 757 4084 1514 1001 52526 Less Partial year membership credits Total Membership Income Magazine Members Allocation distribution free members $438376 10752 Subtotal Other Income Life Memberships$ 1000 Club Charter Fees48000 Sanction Insurance1500 Sanction Fees4800 FAI Stamps8500 Supply & Souvenir Sales 000 Film Rental2500 Interest Income savingsaccts 20000 Contributions200 Misc Membership Service Fees1 000 MA Advertising & other mag income________ Total Other Income Gross Income Operating Expense Budget Allocation Magazine 1523234 564348 Net Income before Special Projects Special Projects Trans American Relay Race 1979 FF World Championshio 78 FAI surplus 1979 Nats 1979 junior Programs Total Special Projects Balance Surplus Reserve MODEL SIZE 15000 12000 10000 10000 Cant pg 69 Responses should made AMA HQ preferably mid-April copies can made circulated individual Executive Council members have written subject past six months need againthe previous correspondence will serve purpose Meanwhile noted Model Aeronautics Association CanadaAMAs equivalent organization Canadahas re cently adopted limit 55 lbs 25 kilos insurance purposes European coun tries limit same Federation Aeronautique Internationale FAI uses competition 11 lbs 5 kilos 79 BUDGET Cant page 70 Flight World Championships may needed amount $10000 earmarked junior Programs indicate commitment such programs However use money sub ject Council approval specific program has yet developed Only Trans Am Relay Race major PR project 1979see December 78 issue Total $ 18485 9841 30630 23467 17017 1412590 10200 1402390 4491 28 953262 $1049762 958886 90876 $ 6 Magazine Cost per Member $8 $8 $8 Member Magazines $ 6056 12112 420376 438376 10752 116592 $565720 564348 $ Model Aviation page 44 amount likely spent unless substantial industry sponsorship realized PR area currently slated major expansion 1979 As compared past few years typical $20000 budgeted annually opera ting expenses total $35700 has ap proved PR Department year addition $10000 usual has added Film Production budget Al though shown PR Department ex pense film effort obviously PR related general AMA PR effort much larger members appreciate year effort will largest yet Some past criticism effect AMA should way PR due fact previous budgets identi fied usual $20000 year operating expenses item PR related budget 1 mat 1979 makes overall PR effort much visible although areas such films Nats Junior programs etc listed separatelysimply because operated PR Department Adding up total PR effort year will easily volve cost least $200000 probably closer quarter ofa million dollars Continued next page May1979 73 rid-tamous I-Al power uur ugug i breath Cr being congratulated Nets fa mous Free Flight Director Homer Smith iug NFFS Digest printer pubman Dowsetts young son riying &ntlsn BBC Hawk NFFS way annually awards scholarskiips deserving youngsters 79 BUDGET Cont pg 73 actual income expenses AMA operations 1978 will published shortly 1978 financial report still awaiting final figures bills yet received January tenta tive budget prepared 1978 results will affect next budget review spring since obvious January year would end up red previous reserve funds used up itself would indicate 1979 budget might end up surplus other hand higher budgeted membership renewal fig ures 6eing registered through end Jan uary projecting greater income shown factors thus expected counter other end result likely positive negative Budget revisions resulting spring review will published soon available probably May June meantime current budget indicates 1979 al ready good year financially should end up better shown CREDIT CARDS OK FOR NEW MEMBERS HATS As experiment AMA Executive Council last fall approved use Visa Master Charge credit cards renewal 1979 memberships experiment worked well about 8% 3800 members out 47500 paying credit card end January volume sufficient hold costs service 3% income volved As result use credit cards has extended permit use new memberships also Nats entry fees 1979 Visa Master Charge cards can also used items AMAs Supply Service section provided amount least $10 INCOME Membership Subscriptions MA 54797 @ $8 Advertising Income Hobby Shop Income Other Subscriptions Plans Income Subtotal me other allocated Allocation distributions free members officers CDs etc Total Income EXPENSE Editorial Expense Monthly Columnists Drafting Articles Plans Pictures Production Costs Composition Typesetting etc Art & Photo Color Separation Printing Misc Supplies Circulation Expenses Postage Label & Sort Administrative Costs Telephone Insurance Travel Advertising & Promotion Miscellaneous Total Direct Costs Allocated Expenses % Gen AMA Exp Salaries & Taxes Rent Miscellaneous Office Postage Printing Supplies Subtotal Allocated Expenses Total Expenses NET INCOME ANOTHER DENVER SUCCESS STORY currently seven AMA chartered clubs Metro Denver Modeling Council Council demonstrating outstanding leadership model aviation promotion benefit member club Council established basis old principle numbers strength working together can accomplish sum dividual efforts simple example joint promotion handout sheet Council supplies quantity area hobby shops new comer inquires local activity gets information tells about clubs meet fly contact simple piece paper communica tions link helps get loners beginners newcomers informed about whats hap pening get involved Council provides another service member clubfora relatively small additional fee can associate member other clubs entitles him use flying sites well No voting privileges other clubs provided no conflict clubs primary interest running own affairs Another feature Denver Council ar rangement makes attractive clubs participate Council oper ates its own fundsno money required clubs fund Council Coun cil obtains its own funds through operation annual model expoequivalent trade show member clubs participate jointly promote model aviation general public happy situation Denver al ways Just few years ago club did its own thing little no joint effort ways competed members developed animosities Now however good leadership Council having demonstrated could done jointly separately model aviation Denver has gotten far greater pub lic appreciation activity whole needs clubs Council leadership has avoided high pressure armtwisting tactics have simply invited participation clubs given equal representation decision-making concerning joint projects use funds prime example Council accomplish ment produced last October Council sponsored AMA District meeting Denver organizing program talks movies forum gathered key AMA offi cers Colorado Nebraska Wyoming Kansas also AMA Executive Director Washington DC As result AMA members approx imately 150 leaders attended got meet representatives face face get questions answered have suggestions considered highly successful affair expec ted repeated annually net result service area AMA members AMA national organization officers interested meeting responding members possible Denver Council idea similar what has being done some other cities has just few years demonstrated simple approach can work effectively Other areas could well same added thought next natural step beyond creation state councils chapters represent larger numbers members clubs 74 Model Aviation Part III L AVIATION MAGAZINE Income Expense Budget $ 79392 27600 3000 6600 $438376 $116592 10752 $565720 56640 24507 4200 6500 269444 200 34716 6300 2400 500 2000 2700 200 304851 41016 410307 142672 3429 3600 4000 340 564348 THE APATHY ABATES lot confusion has occurred recent months due published statements about AMA other magazines basic state ments made AMA member commented various editors other people good part confu sion has produced nature various personalities involved differ ences viewpoints natural result has controversy case sincerity abounds sides individual sincerely believing right comments negative towards AMA critizing AMA decisions regarding dues budget magazine finances general have some positive aspects important seems change AMA financial information being looked discussed has led realization information needs improved 79 budget presentation issue step direction What previously taken granted ignored now getting much deeper scrutiny has typical better understanding AMAs budge1 operations seems developing interested Meanwhile much being done ex plain communicate details AMAs op erations such last months report AMA HQ general AMA will publishing such information goal better forming educating AMA members about organization AMA member Dave Peltz made biggest personal investment time effort review question AMAs financial reports became focal point pros cons involved acknowledge thanks obvi ous interest dedication cause regarded Ralph Nader typededicated tenacious persistent aggres sive best interests mindas perceives themfor organization model aviation general thing surehe has put out correspondence subject anyone can remember So didnt Mode/Aviation publish Daves letters like some other maga zines basic reason felt still interpretations wrong presentation complex too much time space would have re quired properly respond felt still mem bers would rather see magazine space used information about models fly ing arguments about things like budgets Yet admit should try bet ter job informing members about ganization certainly aware need because Daves efforts Meanwhile hope avoid further editorializing subject minimize emotionalism discussing differences viewpoints opinions improving quantity quality information presenta tion will try encourage better under standing about AMA fingers crossed will offend would rath er see magazine pages used something enjoyable Connecticut a Maine achusetts S New Hampshire Rhode Inland ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenan Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidentn Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 Hinh Street Old Town ME 04468 Charles H Learoyd PO Box 428 West Groton MA 01472 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly Place Norwalk CT 06850 George Parker 7 Paul Dr Lee MA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Drive Ledyard CT 06339 Williow Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kittery ME 03904 DOUBLE BARRELED DISTRICT SPECTACULAR! SUNDAY APRIL 11979 Massasoit Community College 290 Thatcher Street Brockton MA 02401 Off Route 27 just East Downtown Brockton Call 603 3624884 further information GIANTBEST EVERDISTRICT MODEL AIRCRAFT EXPOSITION AND DISTRICT MEETING 1 PM 6 PM Open Public Giant Delta Dart Program Youngsters Model Displays Manufacturers Displays AMA Booth Prizes Door Prizes Admission $100 Children 12 under free 6 PM 8 PM District Meeting World-Known Speakers Joe Bridi Main Speaker No admission charge for-this meeting 1 PM 6 PM Theeter Continuous movies latest color sound Marvelous Miniatures Fly RC Choppers others Delta Dart Starting 130 PM Free first 300 youngsters 12 Program under accompanied adult Build fly own Delta Dart under expert adult supervision rubberpowered model really FLIES! Symposiums Continuous talks discussions some foremost people model aviation todayEd Izzo Dave Brown Ernie Huber RC Pattern Helicopter flying Bob Hunt World Champ UC Stunt Flier Henry Struck Free FlighN Contest Board Member par excellence John F Byrne Show Team fame others Door Prizes & Door prizes half hour 130 6 PM RC equipment Giant Raffle engines supplies First raffle prize World En gines Xpert 5-ch RC rig alternate cash substitute non-participants Exhibition Flying Dave Brown Ernie Huber Sammy Frey Bob Hunt Site will thrill actual RC UC demonstration fly ing weather permitting 6 PM 8 PM TOP NOTCH SPEAKING PROGRAM NO ADMISSION CHARGE AMA District Meeting JOE BRIDI comes way sun ny California feature speaker evening Earl Witt new AMA President Cliff Piper District Vice-President appointed elected District AMA officials will hand meet ADEQUATE SPACE FOR THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE AND PARTICIPANTS COME AND BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS New Jersey Verk ID DISTRICT REPORT John C Grige District II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 Aaaociate VIoe-Praidunna Pete Bianchlnl 280 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 David Flfield 11 Lam Lane Elunora NY 12085 lack Sommarco 2082 Emerson Ate. IJunion NJ 07083 Tom Silver RD 3 8ox412 Matson NY 13662 John Byrne 36-2g 213th So Bayside NY 1 t36t Hank SmIth 2 Lorraine Ave. Aaburn NY 13021 Going try shorten months col umn after long last time start off have appointed John Byrne Jr im mediate past VP Associate VP feel John has much add AMA certainly whole heck lot contribute dis trict lost AMA Secretary-Treasurer post Council meeting 7-6 Jim McNeill Sure hope John tries fall position tattletale spies work again time caught truely dedicated modeler hard doing what likes bestflying flying flying paraphrase mail mans creed neither wind nor rain nor sleet nor snow shall keep Doug Reynolds fly ing Doug put flight February 4 1978 Again 5th 6th etc Actually flew least once day 365 days completing 365th flight February 3 1979 day Syracuse-area Sympo sium still goes know weather Central New York will appreciate what Doug has accomplished May1979 75 picture shows Doug holding VK Nieuport sport bipe ling off inthe snow FrankIi ofsway NJ contributor next group photos first picture shows group children Piscataway Township engaged learning about model aircraft through Delta Dart program sponsored Central Jersey RC Club second picture same some truly unposed posteriors evidence John Leone Walt Fisher John Bollenbach John Reiser background 6~I P" jut, rjdrt IIUW Lenteral NJ RC Club displaying models conjunction Piscataway Chamber Commerce Expo second pic ture has club past-president John Reiser left present club president John Bol lenbach glaring photographer Fine ex amples club working hard own local public relations Thats wrap-up month Keep newsletters comtng Great hear clubs 01ev sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahe Road Dayton OH 45429 Aveodata VIne-Prealdenna Ciban 5102 Edenhursi Lynhuran OH 44124 Fnevela Pluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Laird Jackson 523 Msadowbroek Sn David PA 19087 Edward Wissar 1521 Surnanit Sn McKsenporn PA 15131 First must apologize missing report last month Im afraid months re port will very short also since business has kept run since January 1 fact have home few days past two months have conducting high ly successful flight test program Nevada have fully demonstrated military worth what call Mini-RPV remote ly piloted vehicle recent test series Its exciting since have working problem since 1971 using substantial amount model aircraft technol ogy program Interestingly over 50% project personnel modelers since have discovered extremely re sourceful capable interested people have chance scan ac cumulated mail recently inter esting information received AMA HQ seems spite some criticism recent dues increase membership re newals proceeding pace greater 1977 over 95% 1978 Obvious ly no likes pay dues lieve members recognize need course real advantages belonging AMA will also add spite its de tractors AMA does pretty good job providing modeling needs feel will continue improve its service mod elers note closing congratulations fel low District Iller Earl Witt now new AMA President So have problems suggestions whatever can now fire away new volunteer Delawars rict Celambia land nlt Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 609 Pehite Road Mechanicsville VA 23111 Aaaocian vtee-Preaddenb Wayne Abernathy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Sob Charripine 206 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23600 Howerd Cnispmn 611 Beedwood Dr Chartottsville VA 22001 V Sill Helns 2000 Tynota Road Charlotte NC 26210 Scottis Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19800 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Fatts Church VA 22042 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayertevilte NC 28301 Since reported last have January Council meeting St Louisits good thing talking modeling instead trying flywith snow Council Meeting devoted mainly discussing approving 1979 AMA budget full report will found elsewhere magazine want mention couple items increase funds public relations feel move right direction let public better informed activities also enlarges educational potential AMAboth prospective members safety information current fliers Council also authorized increase funds produce new films film li brary will now get new film year heretofore has taken years budget produce just film Also great er emphasis will placed communications between HQ staff general mem bership area need im provement can help accomplish making feelings known what want done within AMA next Council Meeting will late April expect have agenda meeting no later last part March will notify district AVPs soon have agenda can notify get comments feelings way will better equipped express opinions desires District IV Council Meet ing time read club offi cers should have received PR packet AMA about Muscular Dystrophy program clubs asked participate summer program can ideal ve hicle give club recognition con tact local officials also tie publicity will generated crosscountry relay race So go club meet ing see what about proposal made voted add Electric Free Flight Nats ap proved will 1979 Nats schedule start building Electric Power Free Flight planes Another item now under discussion whether AMA should have separate classifica tion licensesfor example should com petition flier have different license should pay Sunday Sport flier What thinking Keep mindwhat does competition mean guy gal competing club fun fly just ones flying classified contests have question district Soar ing enthusiasts Which two special terest groups represent largest number Soaring enthusiasts districtthe Na tional Soaring Society League Silent Flight choose should special interest group represent AMA As can see am turning tide asking whys wherefores change another What feeling RC Pattern classification Should have classification below Novice restrictions type aircraft equipment true beginner compe tition stands chance should let Novice class stand have asked question lot lately Id like opinions Whats Happening District IV Sky Lancers Washington would like thank SLOW Club members invitation attend annual banquet wife enjoyed fellowship excellent food gave good opportunity find out what Control Line members doing what needs Radio Control League North Carolina Congratulations Charlie Spear elec tion president RC/NC Charlie 76 Model Aviation havebeen corresponding hope able meet RC/NC sometime summer Mall Show Delaware April 28th First State RC Club Delaware RC Club Wilmington MAC will hold exhibit Concord Mall north Wilmington DE noon 6 PM Scotty Moyer AVP Del aware will schedule per mits will Brain Busters Club March 16th Bob Champine will attend Brain Busters FF club meeting Newport News VA article will probably printed after meeting am looking forward getting ideas comments meeting reference Free Flight activities Tidewater Radio Control Club Febru ary 1 Bob Champine AVP Southern VA invited attend speak TRC club meeting both enjoyed meeting came away lot good ideas especially enjoyed question answer period cleared up lot questions about AMA what does its members clubs besides insurance cover age feel best way establish better communications link between members HQ Thanks TRC op portunity speak visit Chesapeake Bay Radio Control sad ness would like reprint article Crab Rag newsletter Memoriam deepest regret nounce recent passing long-time mem ber Burton Phelps Burt long time members CBRC remained active helpful fellow RCers despite several years poor health Sincerest condolences Burts wife family entire mem bership will greatly missed Newsletter Editors would like thank newsletter editors have put mailing lists too list appreciate informa tion keep coming have asked lot questions column reason want answers comments Discuss questions club meetings flying fields over phone talk building plans fellow member Drop line call personal opin ion clubs opinion want vote Council District IV just myself So let hear 450 movie some topic interest could pool movies central place distri bute list available titles Im thinking such topics cover MonoKote install retractable gear wing similar educational type subjects Pro gram chairmen could build series pro grams around movies supplement live presentations club members Furthermore individuals clubs could benefit having access ma terials movies should carefully edited spliced titles written script keyed certain scenes Sound movies al possibility adventurous first club individual send such movie will regret District V newsletter editors en couraged send copies newsletters to AVP respective states think District V unique VP AVPs newsletter editors Can other district make such claim Did notice dull boring column pictures liven up space need information about club activities individuals families doing interest ing things pictures Let hear Alabama ida S Georgia issippi to Rico V South Carol essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Associate VIcs-Proaldents John Gorday 631 Oueen Circle Jackson MS 39209 Jerome Hail 4326 Sayesood Dr. Hwsusvllls AL 35605 Richard Jackson 106 Thornle St Coarlaston Hgts. SC 20406 Arthur Johnson 932 Senyan Dr. Ostray Saach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6621 Rotting Fork Or. Nashville TN 37205 Joseash Minslizzi SR 00666 Son 1632 Fajardo PR 00646 Ed Moorman P0 Boo 1643 Eglln APe FL 32542 Tom Thacher 2390C Lswrencvllls Hwy. Dacacur GA 30033 case wondering new name new face found top column its because Jim McNeill now Secretary-Treasurer AMA am fill ing unexpired term As starting point would like know flying what Dis trict V having problems what kinds problems have recently heard San Juan Sport Flyers fly ing new site Birmingham Aeromodelers have just lost lease Find ing keeping good flying site seems common problem step toward solving flying site problem educate public about benefits model flying way public relations activities such mall shows air team demonstrations educa tional programs schools AMA can help mall shows provid ing literature table top display now possession would like use please let have request soon possible District V has three sanctioned show teamsthe Florida Air Show Team Bama Flyers Air Show Team Hobby Hangar Fly-Boys club inter ested presenting school program check Delta Dart program What Earl Witt Rhett Miller have common Raquel Welch Cheryl Ladd Well according newsletter Capitol City RC Club Jackson MS four along long list other ables appeared last club meeting secretary must have terrible time keeping up important people dont attend course really important people club members ones matter way make new club members feel important hold beginners fun fly ease novices competition mini mum pressure what Demajagua RC Flying Club did recently winners Johnny Perz Jr Jose Moreida Juan Rivera club really ball Since Puerto Rico isnt itinerary AMA cross-country relay club plans have endurance contest mark occa sion open design kind powerglow diesel electric solar Safety message need keep mind Phil McDowell editor Glow Plug Middle Tenn RC Society bringing message club issue presents good humor getting point across current topic safety area mammoth mod el big big enough big can model get still safe size alone im portant size weight speed com bination problem would like thoughts about matter may come up Council meeting near future have asked officers District V ideas about establishing library Super 8 movie film circulation District V now would like ideas Almost club has member Super 8 movie cam era club prepared two three reel Illinois ana ucky Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buftalo Grove IL 60090 Asaodste Vic-Prealdanta Dew Davis DA Enusrprises Oou 336 Haubstads IN 47639 Chuck Delano 7203A Twin Oaks IndianapolIs IN 46226 Roger Gears RR 5 Oulncy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 109 NE 44th St. Kansas City MO 64116 Glenn Lee eio Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Jim Sears P0 Boo 306 Burgin KY 40310 Bob underwood 4100 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63126 Spring Spring wherefore art thou Spring Right cheer honey under snow Ive shoveled shoveled can find thee balsa lies rotting worktable whilst shovel thee Come guys have rational af ter shovel s - day after day May1979 77 omewnere benina tnat airplane un der hat Jim Sears Burgin KY Jim Associate Vice-President AVP Southeastern portion AMA District VI both eager able help problem relative AMA affairs Jim na tive Kentuckian has Kentuckian cheer ing team wife Betty scale models Tammie Mark Jim now engaged RC Sport Scale has flown CL some FF Jim served president Lex ington Model Airplane Club before helping es tablish Burgin Barnstormers Jim graduate Morehead KY State University employed IBM Lexington also en joys camping boating modelers can proud sport spawns persons volunteer time talent ser vice others Thanks newsletters Ill try get club card thanks overlook Im just dumb slighting you get two cards Im screwing up pick ing Safety local shows AMA mandatory magazine constantly recurring topics Safe ty cannot overstressed Very few model fliers new sport can appreciate lethal weapon possess addi tion after period continuous success its easy forget just quickly lovely artwork can become unguided missile ego pride self form own fan club place ourselves vulnerable posi tion Please fellow modelers heed warnings Make safety awareness proportional square hours spent flying field Mall shows demonstrations der day way gain re quired acceptance public obtain keep flying sites People seem bet ter condone things understand Terre Haute IN RC Club sponsor ing show Honey Creek Mall May 5 6 THIRCC composed boats cars planes Contact D May 201 Madison Terre Haute IN 47803 812 235-1017 WyreFlyers Peoria IL seem have access fine hobby shop Olde Prope Shoppe appears have both hard-toget items low prices good com bination say Madison County RC Flyers will host annual May Fun Fly May 6 Contact list ed Competition Newsletter section issue West Side RC Society Indianapolis IN dig social activities Family picnics summer pitch-in dinner January Sounds great Chicago Aero-Angels hosted CL Combat Contest during Blizzard 79 wanted attend afraid leave house Chris Gay St Charles 1st Open Greg Strombeck Rockford 1st Junior Page Peter son 1st Senior AA planning all-Combat contest June 9 10 KCRC Kansas City MO already working improving field know importance good field Two KCRC members Leonard Peggy McCoy unfortunate trip Tangerine Meet Florida After being robbed motel suffered accident during return trip Auto trailer planes wiped out Mr Mrs McCoy District VI wish speedy recovery happy re turn flying field AVPs Delano Geers Hughes Under wood backed up Executive Council meeting St Louis January 27 first EC meeting resulted both elation dis appointment minutes will published will speculate bit few points voted sizeable increases PR film projects several EC members against programs would result nu merically strong AMA TheT want smaller membership will blindly follow whatever policies AMA leadership hands Just like Adolph wanted back mid-30s find difficult spend public relations yet afraid enough members can talk FCC local officials position strength last article asked some questions FAI team training under study AMA NAA agreement may need by-laws change Low-cost special memberships above para graph may answer info later AMA self-insurance lack money Pay-outs have large Big cases still pending Insurance will continue fluctuating problem Total per member cost now bud geted $275 plus $40000 clubs less $350 per AMA must provide member some journal failure part IRS argument against tax exempt sta tus am personally against magazine commercial quality mandated member ship AMA buys free subscriptions AMA officers contest directors etc amount about $10000 out general fund allows magazine show few hundred dollars profit Accounting won derful very versatile mechanism AVPs will happy continue discussion subjects now its time fly friendly skies Iowa igan C Minnesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT KenmeUi F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Avenue Muscatine IA 62761 Assoelata viCe-PrasIda51t James Clark 4444 Woodviaw Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Robert Lwndberg 4928 Tioga St. Duluth MN 55804 Tim Price 11287 Sear Stanling Hgcu Ml 48078 William Rolsrirg 4494 Tenglawood Tr. Sr Jcaapls MI 49085 Geoff Styles 2801 5 Beaumont Ave. Kamasnilla WI 83139 Terry Taylor 8308 Lombardy Lana Crystal MN 58428 Wayna Veagar 38235 Castle Romulw Ml 48174 lots interesting things re port month will expand Ex ecutive Council meeting held St Louis January 27 1979 should well report ed elsewhere issue important have other district events use space Please notice new names top column have appointed ROBERT LUNDBERG Associate Vice-President Northern Minnesota Bob has graciously ac cepted position responsibility goes Bob serve area modelers dont hesitate let him know thoughts AMA business have also some changes made area EAST CONTEST COORDINA TOR Mrs DEBI IMHOFF new CL-FF Contest Coordinator East Debis ad dress 524 Sinclair NE Grand Rapids MI 49503 Mr LEN ROE has appointed RC Contest Coordinator East Lens ad dress 6539 Orchid Drive Jenison Ml 49428 beginning contest season people will need help coopera tion since starting out much notice Debi Len replacing Wes Slack has served position quite some time Thanks Wes work would have really some prob lems would like point out vital send sanctions right indi vidual prevent lost time problems cooperation will appreciated WESTERN MICHIGAN RAF will sponsor swap meet trade show Satur day April 28th Southwest YMCA 2222 44th Street SW Grand Rapids MI can contact Mr HUGH ALLEN 2716 Carla Grandville Ml 49418 further de tails first swap show should good Both static scale displays aircraft boats will featured THE DISTRICT VII WEST MEETING will held MAY 51979 REGISTRY HO TEL BLOOMINGTON MINNESOTA Ten tative plans convention-type meeting noon 5 PM HAPPY HOUR 5 7 BANQUET 7 PM meeting sponsored MINNEAPOLIS AREA AMA Clubs Special guests will hand names certain time will hope see District VII people possible Mark date calendar contact TERRY TAY LOR AVP Crystal MN full details would like quote new flying field rule Milwaukee Flying Electrons newsletter FLYPAPER Pilots using gasoline model fuel shall bring fire extinguisher flight line seems some aware seriousness type fuel being used models today GREATER MILWAUKEE RC ASSO CIATION held display February 3rd 4th Below some pictures taken show pictures AMA dis play available club use functions can use let know well advance can get name list First come first served 78 Model Aviation well-written editorial appeared STURGIS AREA RIG SOARING STARS newsletter ASTRO-NOTES CLAY HOWE editor is. Some modeling magazines have recently published articles suggest AMA does properly inform its members financial status priorities Model Aviation has tried reply latest issue editorial rather vague ASTRO-NOTES Editorial meant pro con AMA opinion Some individuals feel AMA dues increase $25 year necessary caused AMA spending too much money magazine ey should spent important things AMA magazine financed its own funds important things receive money balance AMA dues feel $25 very reasonable just insurance plus other services AMA provides magazine bonus Although Model Aviation does com pare ways some other magazines opinion can $453600 magazine compare $1307304 magazine approxi mate figure MAN RCM Some feel AMA monopoly current membership card cannot participate organized competition events Like government monopoly US Postal Service until something better comes along well have play game town way 1 Sc small fee pay get letter almost anywhere and. ure ask local Allstate agent $1000000 insurance policy premium $25 year better have cardiac unit handyl As AMA service have waited six weeks Supply & Service items last week received some STARS club infor mation requested week fore have comments ways AMA can change better let know writing can done provid ing opinions ideas District Vice-President Kenneth F Morris Associ ate Vice-President Bill Rohring Addresses people issue Model Aviation Arkansas S Louisiana 0 New Mexico homa 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 1500 Anita Street Suiphor LA 70663 Asoociat Vic-Prasldanta Buzz Averill 9117 La Barranee NE Alburquerque NM 87111 Ned Borneo 523 N Lebanon SuIpSiar LA 70663 Gene Hempol 301 N Yale Garland TX 75042 William Hurley Ill 927 Commerce Pleasannon TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Bartlesnllle OK 74003 Well fellows ladies blew Right off bat foul-up due erroneous sumption What assumption assumption everyone understood district officers appointments Associate Vice-Presi dents Contest Board members Contest Coordinators expire term elected Vice-President asked continue serve contacted phone along new appointees Unfortunate ly couple cases neglected make contact others thank service personally advise change Instead assumed would notified HQ forward materials information new appointee point Larry Stanfield continued functioning RC Contest Coordi nator until mid-February Apparently quite few people also did get message about change either because submitted sanction applications Larry Simultaneous ly did realize change gun contacting new Contest Coordinator Bob Talley problem discovered corrected some six sanctions granted Bob 20 Larry quick comparison two lists found no conflicts may some cur sory check didnt catch deadline column has caught up being written February 17 50 cannot give definite promise clear However Bob pursuing check-out some problem does exist will prob ably contact parties involved before see article late March am sorry about problems present fault Once again apologies Larry Stanfield did fine job several years same applies persons reappointed personally along AMA thank efforts sim ply case new person office felt need some new people work tails off no pay Talking about contests newsletters get indication going busy year District VIII prolific areas naturally Houston vicin ity believe club NASA already has plans 11 competitive functions Lots other groups have similar thoughtsone ap plied six sanctions oncel out done newsletters predict contest fun flies Dallas Fort Worth Abilene Lafayette New Orleans San Antonio etc ad infinitum including own club Lake Charles lot have noticed some gaping holes coverage district Associ ateVice-Presidents intention fill gaps particularly state Arkan sas heartland Texas especially Houston area problem encountered too candidates dont have enough information make choices Hopefully before next column will have some new appointees tell about meantime matter afterward essential let know what think lot controver sial things wind days can express opinions am aware As stated before expressing feelings cannot guarantee things will go way NOT ex pressing opinion DOES assure voice will heard AMA governed HQ administer rulings Executive Councili 3 votes cast proposal NAA has vote normally abstains internal matters Any thoughts person rules AMA incredible As intimated earlier newsletters beginning come would appreciate newsletter editors adding list particularly interesting get brand new club Houston areathe HAWKS believe acronym Hou ston Area Wireless Kontrolled Soaring Model aviation mushrooming areathere must least seven eight clubs probably 40-mile radius Almost enough month Remember Dallas Trade Show Spring no luck yet pinning down date job going send LSU two weeks sum mer am hoping Dallas show will before will organize district meeting Saturday night Watch col umn forfurther information Pattern Sport Scale fliers also note mentioned ear lier home club LARKS will have contest June 30-July 1 No big dinner just good flying great prizes Overall outstand ing performance will win portable TV Watch contest listings Coonass Nationals again set Lafayette April Thats commercials Thought month sure brain gear before starting flying site Colorads S Kansas 0 Nebraska h Dakota h Oaksta ix DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowaki District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue NE 68005 Axoaclat Vica-Prealdaess Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Blvd Ceeper WY 82601 Paul Kegel 910 North 12th Fargo NO 68102 JIm OReilly4780 N Battin WichIta KS 87220 Urn Rickatne 518 5 Cioudas Sioux Falls SO 87103 WHEWI As unusually long winter draws close good note some May1979 79 clubs within district actually took advantage being indoors P-nut Scale creasing popularity Lincoln Denver Omaha name few Old Man Winter cannot keep good modelers down bad pun says wife-typist normally time club thoughts turn getting contest sanction applications again names Con test Coordinators CL & F FBill Bieda 411 Barker Blvd Omaha NE 68132 RCGeorge Hunter 6962 5 Lamar Littleton CO 801 23 Early Bird Awards years early bird awards go Orbiting Eagles Omaha Nebraska Louisville Radio Control Club Kansas getting contest sanc tion applications mailed early enough first District IX clubs contest cal endar 79 participants will appreci ate early action gentlemen Contest Coordinators grateful Reminders tabletop district display booth use Its great static dis play shows trophy presentationsor almost club promotion free asking Another item may have missed should know about television commercials AMA events available HQ Long short versions sound available soundless films televi sion stations can add own taped nouncements over film Write Janet Clifton Film Clerk AMA HQ formation Denver Fargo District Meetings during 1978 very successful am open suggestions location fall District Meeting Air Capitol Eagles Show Teem District IXs AMA Show Team has completed its first year service long winter has given opportunity some selfevalu ation successful year 79 Several new maneuvers planned team building new models enthusiastically project interest four-mation 60powered version Ken Willards Blue Birds retracts smoke whole works will called jayhawks infor mation AMA Show Team No 121 Air Capitol Eagles write team man ager Jerry Shumaker 10810 West Maple Wichita KS 67209 KCCL Kansas City Control Line modelers arise five clubs once encompassed over 200 members during late SOs self-same clubs supplied numerous na tional international champions clubs once made Kansas City hotbed ac tivity awakening once Larry Laird AMA 27761 2641 Espenlaub Lane Kansas City Kansas 66106 has contacted 75 former members circulated over 500 announce ments re-awakening Under banner KCCL looks like Kansas City will again enjoy variety Control Line activity Mod elers area encouraged contact Larry help information Membership Applications Due some confusion Family Membership dues rates membership applications future will oe explicit meantime anyone has problems receiving magazines membership cards services again asked contact immediately District Vice-Presi dent nearest AVP rea sons have officers please contact AMA HQ first concerning problems sort usually can resolved promptly Trans-Am Update teams will noti fied April selection arrival/depar ture dates route maps will sent out shortly PR Update Nats planning progressing smoothly due early notice Lin coln NE site Nats logo final stages should out time col umn read Muscular Dystrophy Association pro gram Flying Jerry Kids now underway club information packets will valuable clubs whether partici pate project Hopefully clubs will join project AMA film program priority list fu ture films follows 1 Documentary 1979 Nats 2 30-minute film show teams 3 Aeromodeling first experience first flight 4 Local club storytrials suc cesses personalities 5 Personalized story competitor flying 6 Special film Free Flight Control Line 7 History hobby 8 Film celebrity fliers sports show business etc list information opinions sought Please feel free respond concerning film subjects input essential Special interest groups will invited meeting Executive Council during Nats week criteria guidelines govern ing groups will discussed will prob lems relating concerned Representatives groups needed valuable input encouraged Through meeting hope find better ways working gether Nets Briefs Application forms volun teer Nats workers now hands district officers Please pick up fill out send goal 100% participation District IX clubs Yes can help regardless district live need Arizona California S Hawaii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim ScrnIaerea District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redonds Beach CA 90278 Aaeociate Vlee-Preeedaoa Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94508 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Shaw Freono CA 93711 Lonnie Kroaber 4295 Boulder Hwy Las Vegas NV 59121 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds B Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90805 Keith Whitney 14465 Jayiter Di Salt Lake City UT 84117 has barely two weeks since re turned latest Council meeting St Louis still fresh mind Ill mention some highlights First off spirited election office Secretary-Treasurer five candidates balloting over Dis trict V Vice-President Jim McNeill help too will take hundreds workers make Nats best ever Leavenworth County Aeromodelers newsletter Flitelog say g can place last say placed ahead didnt go try Ive Nats about No else going us chance go Nats part Nats Pick up application Nats workers nearest officer nowl AMA Show Teams starting ganize air show years Nats show date August 5 Nats trip will easier year credit cards Executive Council gave HQ go-ahead dorm fees entry fees can charged Visa MasterCharge Elsewhere magazine will find tentative agenda next AMA Executive Council meeting agenda because print ing deadlines similar reasons incom plete objective however let mem bers review agenda order add comments current items add items feel Important Councils hope better communicate inform membership way As example large models will again agenda subject first arose last fall yet no con structive input has received Some com plain AMA has done nothing sub ject would complain Council established 25-pound limit 14pound limit determined displacement wing area wing loading chance again probably last chance get limits set interested parties can agree As years Category Director Con trol Line Nats would like thank PAMPA Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association being first step ward happy follow recommen dation Larry Shorts Event Director Precision Aerobatics PAMPA commended being concerned involved working hard Precision Aerobatics levels THIN KIN LINCOLN winner new Secretary-Treasurer Jim appointed Bill Mathews fill remainder term Fees years Nats remain same last year exception continu ing move discourage late entries late entry fee has raised $50 Speed events have re-arranged run off four days rather six Electric buffs will glad hear Electric Free Flight now part official schedule Soaring will held park Lincoln Free Flight will site 40 miles Lincoln Chase vehicles will allowed field huge study HQ cost allow inter national teams meet practice few days before departure authorized So often team members have never met let alone com peted together HQ has very brief TV commercials avail able clubs utilize publicizing meets can add own soundtrack publi cize mall shows contest Write HQ information 80 Model Aviation Council voted budget 1979 allows 7% increases categories Public Relations film budget two exceptions increased 50% over last year response complaints re visible enough once AMA finds itself enviable position having three companies offering insurance packages Perhaps will result better rates Earl Witt going take sample poll 10% membership poll will cover vast range subjects yet determined have ideas what youd like included poll Owing success membership re newals via credit card Council agreed expand new memberships wilt also expanded cover Nats perhaps time years show asked Council consider two classes licenses sportsman Sunday flier competition license Much discussion ensued nothing being resolved However matter far over Ill continue push lower-cost license Sunday sport flier knows year two might get nominated Nick Johnen Flying Circus club Camarillo Superior Service award approved Nick ob tained flying site club after battling untold obstacles did almost single handed Good job Nick hobby could use bunch like next Council meeting will Friday April 27 Long Beach conjunction MACS Show mentioned giving award Nick Joh nen Ive requests list various awards order importance Starting least award Vice-President certificate progress thro ugh meritorlo us service superior service distinguished service fellowship have appointed Associate VP cover State Nevada name Lonnie Kroe ber brings prior experience him District IX also served AMA appointment leaves Hawaii Associate VP As soon open ing occurs ranks Ill appoint Hawai ian representative Lonnies interests pri marily RC planes boats secondary love U-Control though says isnt much going around Las Vegas Frank Capon resigned Scale Con test Board Frank has served District X years pressures personal life have caught up him owe him thanks job well done replacement no easy task After due deliberation consul tation have named Bill Stroman posi tion Bill will give Free Flight perspective Contest Board top-heavy RC representation Bill has untold years Scale experience should prove valuable asset Board Lonnie Kroeber mentioned interesting use AA engines used sport called tractor pulls offshoot full size tractor pulls tractors ex tremely hopped up engines pull weight models same thing smaller scale Over Arizona way Southwestern Re gionals now history annual affair suf fered lack attendance brought partly very bad weather preceding Too bad because weather meet good Typical cold morning T-shirt afternoon Wind no problem year Free Flight very little participation RC Gliders down last year least six states represented making truly regional contest Utah unique club continues flourish Im referring Utah State Aeromodelers Theyre different phases hob represented membership exist under roof good harmony During winter months club has Indoor flying have good time summer club will host Old Timer Annual Free Flight through Salt Lake Antique Model ers branch club Old Time Nats will held July 2425 26 salt flats latest club visited Silent Wings Soaring Association located West Covina invited out old Free Flighter turned button-pusher Some may recall Dean Landreth late SOs 60s Hes alive well youll glad hear SWSA meeting presided over club president Ian Douglas night club voted make donation FAI Soaring team fund will get money back club treasury various means really nice gesture part showed club film Fly Em Break Em large turnout meeting en joyed themselves immensely club low profile fun-loving bunch yet few fliers win big meets Im still open invitations attend club meetings Drop line want remind have AMA display available table-top setup makes nifty background booth mall show display back Florida business received letter fellow run ner Ohio think Anyhow letter lost trip back before could swer him would drop another line Ill answer him Planning FAI Free Flight World Championships Taft moving ahead Bill Hartill overall CD Bill Bogart business manager/bean counter dates October 3 October 9 1979 Bakers field Inn will HQ Hardy Brodersen interface between two Bills AMA HQ AMA will handle paperwork will furnish seed money cover initial costs FAI Free Flight fund has $12000 should enough organizers attempting budget breakeven operation THE RMALS Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al culver i 607 S von Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Oreete Rt 1 Box 48 Boadview MT 59015 Clarence E Haught RI 5 Boy 16 Coeur dAlene 1083814 Ed McCollough 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Recin 26608 Dover Court Kent WA 98031 Don zipoy 21418 NE Main Street Redmond WA 98052 good District Meeting couldnt sure am sorry because sure good time over doz en clubs represented plus few other individ uals lot items discussed everyone stayed end No new issues brought up space wont consumed going over Boeing Hawks de serve big vote thanks inviting us have District Meeting conjunction Swap Meet Jerry Odell editor Seattle Radio Aero Club newsletter Plane Talk said best February issue Jerry said some good stuff very little usual junk evidence Hawks seem have knack doing things well despite having president looks like Sasquatch Since Jim Boydston Hawks President year please remind him preceding quote SRAC guy seven feet tall! contest schedule put together pretty well couple conflicts work out Pylon Association did job first gave Don Miller complete schedule Soaring jocks still have some work hope will get schedule Don very soon Don Dodd tells Free Flight Control Line schedule coming together few Free Flight clubs have sent Dodd contest dates yet will get program Seriously get Free Flight Control Line schedules Don Dodd Radio Control sched ules Don Miller soon can Both current addresses can found Model viation Words changed model history now newsletters receive con tain something really gives tickle January issue SCIF Flightplug contained also stolen Bat Sheet Tom Cashman note found among unpublished papers Al phonse Penaud Discovered today squeezing castor beans rubber motors makes last longer sure makes tying knots broken strand bitch following item falls similar cat egory above appeared January issue MRRCS newsletter ed ited N M DahI 12511 111th Ave East Puyallup WA 98371 address because inquiries about origin data should sent him CRASHES EXPLAINED Since cold weather has come Pacific Northwest scientists have given special atten tion crashes attributable tempera ture two phenomena generally con sidered casual factors well-known except ice MonoKote something gets cold tends shrink same time known electronic trans missions may measured frequency wave-length Now temperature gets well below freezing reasonable suppose transmitted radio waves shrink little bit perhaps just enough con fuse airborne receiver what about receiver meteorologists tell us sensable sensible temperature product temperature times wind speed example ambient temperature 20 de grees F plane flying 40 mph sensable temperature about 70 de grees below zerol reasonable ex pect receiver-decoder work efficient ly shivering temperature 70 low put two together shrunken radio waves shivering receiver its easy understand some us crash wintertime May1979 81 JUNIOFLIGHTf EDWHITTEN BoxWall St Sta Now York NY 10005 HOW ABOUT BOSTONIAN must hundred different AMA contest events l very few modelers satisfied Take instance indoor flying scale modelers have two events fly AMA Scale Peanut Scale Both very good course pure endurance indoor fliers have seven eight events cant stand argu ment over scale rules about event models scale look sort scale fly like scale models better becoming familiar Manhattan Formula indoor cabin en durance model gaining worldwide pop ularity under variations MIAMA Clubs rules Manhattan has found appeal worlds top indoor fliers cluding world champions like Pete Andrews USA Laurie Barr England un Kalina Czechoslovakia very pleased event finding such acceptance Manhattan has definitely turned out top-notch experts event although plenty us in-between modelers flying too 5~ Bostonian however indoor event feel should popular finding its advocates among scale fliers among beginners indoor scene some going say Bostonian what thought Manhattan meant However Bostonian close scale some scale models will qualify within rules Bostonian super-light having weigh ten grams young beginner should have little trouble building Bostonian very big easy transport flying site other hand its 16 maximum wingspan bigger Peanut Scale therefore easier build adjust Bostonian gives opportunity dividual design flair loves details allows num erous choices planforms opportunities experiment Bostonian Event has Charisma Fac tor somewhat along line suggested John Triolo Bob Meuser impro visational scale Frisco-Proto idea Bostonians flight pattern realistic its propeller diameter limitation re quired ROG launches ever fun airplane fun event Bostonian know youll like event kit manufactur ers will able help beginners same manner have new P-30 Embryo Endurance events Okay gang lets take look com plete set rules 1 Maximum projected wingspans 16 2 Maximum wing chords 3 3 Maximum propeller diameter 6 4 Power limited rubber motors 5 Minimum weight rubber mo tors 10 grams 6 Maximum overall fuselage length 14 measured propeller bearing 7 Fiselage must contain theoretical VA x 2Y2 x 3 box longerons must both support motor form exceed box requirement No motor sticks al lowed Fuselage must have forward wind shield window side least square inch area 8 Landing Gear must fixed two eter wheels rigid enough suc cessfully support model hand-glided landing 9 Rise-Off-Ground takeoffs required official flights 10 Charisma Factor judge rates model depending model appeals him based construction neatness scalelike details uniqueness design etc 100 rating up 110 used Two models may given same rating models rated against other against 100 110 scale 11 An unlimited number flights al lowed total seconds best 3 multiplied Charisma Factor rules really complicated thorough enough result neat little model looks like airplane Boston ian event lots possibilities lots room experimentation lots oppor tunity display attractive design idea dream plane Bostonian endurance model beauty points can increase score much 10% purposes JUNIOR FLIGHT seems Bostonian good model type build before attempting difficult scale models design can kept simple enough easy building strong enough easy handling Although plastic props required quality plastic propeller can used successfully plastic prop will also help bring weight forward better balance So s Bostonian rules listed probably satisfactory have some further ideas suggestions please write Ed Whitten tell about Incidentally would like information Manhattan Formula contained back issues STAR SKIPPERS send SOc stamps cover postage Ill send bunch Lets hear about Bostonian PAUL McILRATHS ADJUSTABLE PRO PELLER BEARING Paul Mcllrath Americas popular designers rubber-powered sport model airplanes line Sig Manufacturing Co kits including Cabinaire Sig Tiger express outdoor flying very much what want bring out Bostonian event doors hope Paul will design Bostonian us meantime Paul has kindly drawn up JUNIOR FLIGHT very clear draw ing excellent adjustable prop bearing simple works can used kinds SRPSMs Simple Rubber Powered Stick Models both indoors out can adjust downthrust sidethrust system dual bearing keeps prop vibrating much Try winner Paul thank very much REMINDER CHICKEN HIGH Indoor Postal Con test coming close Keep flying just make sure results have sent Ed Whitten end April winds us up month Keep em flying / j5//AT T W ENOUGH ROOM FOR KNOTS /__ IN RUBBER THAS STYLE IS BETTER FOR _____ LINDERSL UNG MOTORS-Z GIVES MORE S TMENT SPACE lV A49KE ADJUSTMENTS DON PUS/I ON THE PROP OR MOTORSTIOA GRB HERE~AND i-liRE WITH LONG NOSE FINGERS OR PLIERSSECOND PLIERS 1 THEN TWIST OR BEND THRUST ADJUSTMENT IS THE /1EV W BETTER FLIGHTS 82 Model Aviation 14DJU5 T4BL PROPEL LEt BEARING SIAIPLE STICA MODELS SELDOM PROVIDE WAY TO M4KE TIlE ADJU6TMENTS NEEDED FOR SUCCESSFLL fLIGh7S TRY ni/S hA//DY ALL -DIRECT/ON 8END4BLE BEARING lv IMPROVE YOUR S PERPORM4NCE x OK FOR VERY LIGHT MODEL 5 USE ABOUT 3/64 av is- 22 INC/I SPANS 1/16 OAt iIEA V/ER 511/PS THICK NARROW STRIPS WORK BEST IF BEARING BENDS IN I-lARD LANDINGS REPLACE IT bit/TN THICKER ONE TOO kYEAKBETTER
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/05
Page Numbers: 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82
At January 27 AMA Executive Coun cii meeting approved line should drawn concerning model size agreed some limit should defined govern whether insurance coverage should provid ed also agreed however further time should given obtain input AMA members various special interest ganizations might affected noted example Coun cil previously approved seeking recom mendations Quarter Scale Associa tion National Miniature Pylon Racing Association concerning size safety responses requested March 31 Thus tween now next Council meeting April 28th time interested parties offer comments constructive sugges tions proposals subject Continued page 73 tentative AMA budget prepared HQ staff January 27 Executive Council meeting provided detail usual particularly regard breakdown expenses various departments con sidered tentative because subject furth er review refinement next Council meeting April time final 1978 financial statement will availableit tentative budget prepared HQ budget effort year comprehensive ever attempted merely rehash updated version last year new feature 79 expense budget showing allocations departments major divisions effort allocations include percentages salaries people efforts support department addi tion directly assigned depart ment example under Public Relations show $60577 includes full-time ries Special Events Director Larry Bolich assistant Penny Witt plus 20% salaries AMA Executive Director 5% Mrs Jackson AMAs Comptroller 5% assistant 15% AMAs in-house printer 5% mail clerk 20% stock clerk 20% receptionist 20% general part-time clerk addition allocated percentages rent telephones postage freight office supplies printing plus actual amount $35700 79 bud geted department operations during year Thus budget year compared other years better shows costs involved various operations including support personnel actually assigned department involved business department Other area Special Projects PR budget does contemplate doACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Break-Even aian 1979 Budget No Membership 80000 70000 60000 Break Line 50000 0 30000 20000 100000 Expense100000 300000 Membership Income $ 1764000 1543500 1323000 1102500 -882000 -441000 -J 91 x uJ 15000001700000 May1979 69 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 COUNCIL APPROVES TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR 79 APPROVED MODEL SIZE UMITING Status asof March 11979 cP~ 50000070000090000011000001300000 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Tentative Budget Part ating Expenses Allocations $452188 18835 34401 Expenses Salaries l departments Annuity Retirement Program Payroll Taxes Total related salaries$ Rent approx 5000 sq ft Telephones Postage ght exclusive membership processing Membership Processing Membership Insurance $275 per member Rule Books Public Relations Operations Travel Supplies etc Awards FlImProjects uction Travel Equip Rental Services Processing Film Library HQ Service Officer Service VP budgets Council travel etc Magazines officers Contest Directors etc Staff Travel Council Trade Shows Meetings Office Supplies stationery materials Office Equipment Maintenance Printing Professional Fees legal audit consultant Insurance General Depreciation Bad Debts Personal Property Taxes FAI 53527 x 50 Teams Programs Mtgs NAA Divisional Fee cost FAI franchise Scholarship Program Totals usive magazine direct costs Model Aviation Magazine Direct Costs Model GeneralMembershipAviation AdministrServicesMagazine Total 505424 28350 13000 32000 $ 91905 13233 6500 14700 81375 179025 7400 35700 1 000 33400 5000 34248 10752 14000 24000 4625 8500 15000 11500 10500 600 3000 26764 26764 1000 $1112927 410307 $134321 6655 1950 9000 81375 179025 7400 $1 42672 3429 direct cost * 4000 FAI & Contests Nats $ 75949 2033 1950 1800 1 000 33400 5000 34248 10752 7000 8400 4625 680 15000 11500 10500 600 3000 1000 $273043 7200 3400 3600 340 7000 2400 2720 26764 26764 $430326$154041$147380 ______________410307 TOTAL Operating Expense *Magazine has separate phone lines $1523234$273043$430326$564348$147380$108137 ing last year Most expense increas es simply inflationary approximately 7% increase applied areas Thus mostly hold-the-line budget HQ opera tions rather expanded services could change however further re view later year shows greater currently budgeted income available im prove HQ services budget assumes will sign up 90% members 197863579 estimated 79 vs 71227 actual paid mem bers 1978 appears conserva tive figures currently running about 94% last year trend gradually creasing further quite encourag ing since Council member estimates voted dues increase last year optimistic rough summary budget pre sented promiseseven ac ceptance special projectsa surplus about $45000 accordance pre viously expressed Council desire build reserves back up couple years ago AMA over $200000 reserve got completely used up 1978 proposed dues increases 1977 1978 de ferred until 1979 over 50000 members already signed up 79 rate continuing improve already have mid-February about 3/4 income will need fulfill bud get time spring Council meeting should able take second look budget final modification balance budgeted income assured rest year note about Model Aviation budget small surplus shown bottom tentional use almost funds available produce best magazine possible magazine budget easily controlled ad justing expenses monthlyas necessaryto stay within income Since have pay taxes magazine profits despite tax-ex empt status magazine budget based minimizing surplus net result situation produce magazine value members budget shown should mean pages color coverage etc 79 magazine budget also includes allo cation distribution magazine free members AMA Some explanation may helpful Executive Council has established policy whereby AMA officers certain Contest Directors receive free memberships token reward services performed behalf AMA members Note AMA has about 160 volunteer officers hundreds Contest Directors run over thousand sanctioned meets per year free members allocation general income made cover cost magazines printed mailed free members Note cost minimumthe actual cost required print mail extra copies mem bers Thus AMA reimburses magazine budget extra cost printing mail ing additional copies needed above basic amount printed dues-pay ing members area special projects Execu tive Council approved total $47000 broken down specific amounts vari ous events programs listed amounts may may actually used de pending circumstances example 1979 Nats could break large entry $10000 set aside offset possible deficit would needed Similar ly $12000 noted Free Continued page 73 70 Model Aviation Public Relations $ 60577 3000 2600 2500 35700 2400 1360 $108137 PRESIDENTS REPORT President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS EARL E WITT 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING first Executive Council Meeting AMA president now history Council able cover entire agenda effectively midnight hours have often occurred ac complishments will reported other columns subsequent issues Model Aviation surprise expecta tion being able operate under strict interpretation by-laws pre cepts Roberts Rules Order Newly Revised found myself voted down As reported last issue Model Aviation Jim McNeill elected Secre tary-Treasurer Jim able produce draft minutes before profes sional recorder employed purpose major items proposed 1979 AMA budget reviewed length subsequently budget $1523234 approved AMA HQ guidance budget fiscal per formance will subject follow-up reviews Executive Council meet ings An enjoyable prelude meeting reception hosted Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President held ing prior Council meeting time opportunity meet AMA members District VI St Louis area addition individual discussions assem bled guests treated preview motion picture material has gathered new AMA film Scale models promised distribution coming fall HOBBY INDUSTRY CONVENTION AND TRADE SHOW AMA associate member Hobby Industry Association several members AMA Executive Council participated Aeronautics Radio Control Division meetings HIA reason behind having Executive Council Meeting St Louistwo meetings covered trip proliferation radio con trolled hobby gearaircraft course cars boats robotswas major topic discussions trade show exhibited number very competitive low cost simple radio systems impres sive item 28 wing span 020 cu proportional rudder ready-tofly Radio Control Cub Cox model will cost less us spending marginally con trollable rudder escapement pulse control equipment 30 years ago inflation taken account little Cub will give chance embark hobby RC flying about one-fourth cost rest us started addition poten tial new model fliers would expect large numbers ready-to-fly Con trol Line modelers step up try hand RC Syracuse NY District II Sym posium Cub given door prize found first reac tion new Cub some dedicated RC fliers panic thought frequency congestion However model itself threat product can take opportunity expand hobby 49 MHz about 1000 foot range will interfere other RC activities still model airplane requires degree skill fly recover piece fly again unlike simple RC cars boats part advancing technology industry market controls organized modelers Lets join purpose mind join us would recommend make ourselves known stores deal ers selling ready-to-fly RC jewels May1979 71 2 L J reai unnur S mouuIreduy-Iu-tIy ETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 have just taken minutes St Louis Council Meeting Can tell something confidentially Wont read anywhere else members Districts II IV VI VIII have nothing worry about repre sentation AMA Council Meeting Mr John C Grigg Chuck Foreman Horrace Cain John Embry did outstanding job meeting serving people back home regulars agreed Homer Smith Vince Mankowski Ken Morris Carl Wheeley commented no drop quality new elections AMA still has strong diverse Council no yes offer assist buyers learning fly us course will help insure successful fliers importantly will certainly assure progress advanced models will working us utilizing limited frequency spectrum obtaining frequen cies AMA INSURANCE GOOD NEWS insurance has become competi tive market have offers little half per member rate budgeted Council contingent AMA picking up larger portion deductible able maintain good bet ter claim safety record have past three years will substantial savings will help off set future inflationary increases operations FREE FLIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS plans Free Flight World Championships Taft CA October 6 through 9 progressing As last re port direct operations costs should covered fees will able avoid type losses sustained last two World Championships held USA TRANS-AM RC RELAY RACE event title doesnt ring bell have endeavoring ganize Trans-America Race starting Washington DC Whittier Narrows CA elapsed flying time race men governing body Academy lake word Horrace particularly fearless advocate what feels right hope never gets mad No pays honest model build ers go meetings four times year serve because sense pride interest have squawk AMA about spend dues money whatever constructive suggestion offer write call District VP guarantee gov erning body organization will HEAR about pay dues youve got right have say its handling thereof Well got heavy stuff out way what else new some very impor tant people want meet month know run Clubsof-the Month Ill crossing district lines pok ing around important VPs backyard thats out HOWEVER plenty AMA special interest groups keep busy years have no boundaries its time met some planned 11 Leg Teams organized Total Team Leg Team flying two-day section race race will between several Total Teams race scheduled September 1979 still number Leg Team shortages time growing short Teams must have minimum five members maximum seven plan new you terested call Public Relations Depart ment AMA HQ Phone 202 347-2751 AGENDA FOR NEXT EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING As February 20 1979 follow ing items have submitted con sideration next Executive Council Meeting held April 27 1979 Proposals alternate membership forms 90-day limited temporary memberships com petition memberships etc Contest Director training exam ination prior initial licensing relicensing inactive over two years Review AMA film production costs inventory films produced AMA Consideration returning Model Aviation optional status other compromise Review Model Aviation content operating costs Consideration proposal arrange FAI teams meeting training team prior competing World Cham pionships Report insuring non-AMA show teams other demonstrations Report status Delta Dart Delta Dart II Programs Budget review Review possible by-laws revisions month begin exciting breath taking serialized two-part story Nation al Free Flight Society NFFS de serve attention splendid special interest modeling groups United States None united dedicated dont think anyone will offended mention Free Flight group first officially recognized AMA help represent interested USA Begun 1965 late Dick Black Carl Fries first membership fee ac cepted December 15 1965 Today encom passes substantial portion competition Free Flighters America Society pub lishes its own magazine Dieest Jerry James Orlando FL launching AA current Digest edited Mr John Oldencamp San Diego CA Previous edi tors Walt Rozelle VTO Dave Linstrum Bob Meuser Bill Giesking others printed famous FAI Power flier Doug Gaibreath list Free Flighters have contri buted life NFFS read like Whos country include Bob Stal ick has served Director Pete 72 Model Aviation Buckets Johnson renowned Power man District V FF Contest Coordinator very presence strikes fear hearts competitors Charlie Sotich Chicago Herb Franck Bill Booth others name exorably woven through life thread down through fruitful years Hardy Brodersen Beginning treasurer today both permanent Executive Director terim president clock has balance wheel NFFS has balance wheel keep Next month will introduce dedicated people reveal secret unity identify secret umbilical cord binds Free Flighters together though separated thousands earth miles confidential information know can trust keep next issue Model Aviation mag azine dont miss Will Hardly Brokenspar still overlord Can devoted model ers manage float another issue Digest Watch mailbox next Part II ected Income Membership Dues juniors @$ 500 juniors@1300 Seniors@750 Seniors @ 1550 Family Open61700 Open @ 2500 Total Memberships No Members 3697 757 4084 1514 1001 52526 Less Partial year membership credits Total Membership Income Magazine Members Allocation distribution free members $438376 10752 Subtotal Other Income Life Memberships$ 1000 Club Charter Fees48000 Sanction Insurance1500 Sanction Fees4800 FAI Stamps8500 Supply & Souvenir Sales 000 Film Rental2500 Interest Income savingsaccts 20000 Contributions200 Misc Membership Service Fees1 000 MA Advertising & other mag income________ Total Other Income Gross Income Operating Expense Budget Allocation Magazine 1523234 564348 Net Income before Special Projects Special Projects Trans American Relay Race 1979 FF World Championshio 78 FAI surplus 1979 Nats 1979 junior Programs Total Special Projects Balance Surplus Reserve MODEL SIZE 15000 12000 10000 10000 Cant pg 69 Responses should made AMA HQ preferably mid-April copies can made circulated individual Executive Council members have written subject past six months need againthe previous correspondence will serve purpose Meanwhile noted Model Aeronautics Association CanadaAMAs equivalent organization Canadahas re cently adopted limit 55 lbs 25 kilos insurance purposes European coun tries limit same Federation Aeronautique Internationale FAI uses competition 11 lbs 5 kilos 79 BUDGET Cant page 70 Flight World Championships may needed amount $10000 earmarked junior Programs indicate commitment such programs However use money sub ject Council approval specific program has yet developed Only Trans Am Relay Race major PR project 1979see December 78 issue Total $ 18485 9841 30630 23467 17017 1412590 10200 1402390 4491 28 953262 $1049762 958886 90876 $ 6 Magazine Cost per Member $8 $8 $8 Member Magazines $ 6056 12112 420376 438376 10752 116592 $565720 564348 $ Model Aviation page 44 amount likely spent unless substantial industry sponsorship realized PR area currently slated major expansion 1979 As compared past few years typical $20000 budgeted annually opera ting expenses total $35700 has ap proved PR Department year addition $10000 usual has added Film Production budget Al though shown PR Department ex pense film effort obviously PR related general AMA PR effort much larger members appreciate year effort will largest yet Some past criticism effect AMA should way PR due fact previous budgets identi fied usual $20000 year operating expenses item PR related budget 1 mat 1979 makes overall PR effort much visible although areas such films Nats Junior programs etc listed separatelysimply because operated PR Department Adding up total PR effort year will easily volve cost least $200000 probably closer quarter ofa million dollars Continued next page May1979 73 rid-tamous I-Al power uur ugug i breath Cr being congratulated Nets fa mous Free Flight Director Homer Smith iug NFFS Digest printer pubman Dowsetts young son riying &ntlsn BBC Hawk NFFS way annually awards scholarskiips deserving youngsters 79 BUDGET Cont pg 73 actual income expenses AMA operations 1978 will published shortly 1978 financial report still awaiting final figures bills yet received January tenta tive budget prepared 1978 results will affect next budget review spring since obvious January year would end up red previous reserve funds used up itself would indicate 1979 budget might end up surplus other hand higher budgeted membership renewal fig ures 6eing registered through end Jan uary projecting greater income shown factors thus expected counter other end result likely positive negative Budget revisions resulting spring review will published soon available probably May June meantime current budget indicates 1979 al ready good year financially should end up better shown CREDIT CARDS OK FOR NEW MEMBERS HATS As experiment AMA Executive Council last fall approved use Visa Master Charge credit cards renewal 1979 memberships experiment worked well about 8% 3800 members out 47500 paying credit card end January volume sufficient hold costs service 3% income volved As result use credit cards has extended permit use new memberships also Nats entry fees 1979 Visa Master Charge cards can also used items AMAs Supply Service section provided amount least $10 INCOME Membership Subscriptions MA 54797 @ $8 Advertising Income Hobby Shop Income Other Subscriptions Plans Income Subtotal me other allocated Allocation distributions free members officers CDs etc Total Income EXPENSE Editorial Expense Monthly Columnists Drafting Articles Plans Pictures Production Costs Composition Typesetting etc Art & Photo Color Separation Printing Misc Supplies Circulation Expenses Postage Label & Sort Administrative Costs Telephone Insurance Travel Advertising & Promotion Miscellaneous Total Direct Costs Allocated Expenses % Gen AMA Exp Salaries & Taxes Rent Miscellaneous Office Postage Printing Supplies Subtotal Allocated Expenses Total Expenses NET INCOME ANOTHER DENVER SUCCESS STORY currently seven AMA chartered clubs Metro Denver Modeling Council Council demonstrating outstanding leadership model aviation promotion benefit member club Council established basis old principle numbers strength working together can accomplish sum dividual efforts simple example joint promotion handout sheet Council supplies quantity area hobby shops new comer inquires local activity gets information tells about clubs meet fly contact simple piece paper communica tions link helps get loners beginners newcomers informed about whats hap pening get involved Council provides another service member clubfora relatively small additional fee can associate member other clubs entitles him use flying sites well No voting privileges other clubs provided no conflict clubs primary interest running own affairs Another feature Denver Council ar rangement makes attractive clubs participate Council oper ates its own fundsno money required clubs fund Council Coun cil obtains its own funds through operation annual model expoequivalent trade show member clubs participate jointly promote model aviation general public happy situation Denver al ways Just few years ago club did its own thing little no joint effort ways competed members developed animosities Now however good leadership Council having demonstrated could done jointly separately model aviation Denver has gotten far greater pub lic appreciation activity whole needs clubs Council leadership has avoided high pressure armtwisting tactics have simply invited participation clubs given equal representation decision-making concerning joint projects use funds prime example Council accomplish ment produced last October Council sponsored AMA District meeting Denver organizing program talks movies forum gathered key AMA offi cers Colorado Nebraska Wyoming Kansas also AMA Executive Director Washington DC As result AMA members approx imately 150 leaders attended got meet representatives face face get questions answered have suggestions considered highly successful affair expec ted repeated annually net result service area AMA members AMA national organization officers interested meeting responding members possible Denver Council idea similar what has being done some other cities has just few years demonstrated simple approach can work effectively Other areas could well same added thought next natural step beyond creation state councils chapters represent larger numbers members clubs 74 Model Aviation Part III L AVIATION MAGAZINE Income Expense Budget $ 79392 27600 3000 6600 $438376 $116592 10752 $565720 56640 24507 4200 6500 269444 200 34716 6300 2400 500 2000 2700 200 304851 41016 410307 142672 3429 3600 4000 340 564348 THE APATHY ABATES lot confusion has occurred recent months due published statements about AMA other magazines basic state ments made AMA member commented various editors other people good part confu sion has produced nature various personalities involved differ ences viewpoints natural result has controversy case sincerity abounds sides individual sincerely believing right comments negative towards AMA critizing AMA decisions regarding dues budget magazine finances general have some positive aspects important seems change AMA financial information being looked discussed has led realization information needs improved 79 budget presentation issue step direction What previously taken granted ignored now getting much deeper scrutiny has typical better understanding AMAs budge1 operations seems developing interested Meanwhile much being done ex plain communicate details AMAs op erations such last months report AMA HQ general AMA will publishing such information goal better forming educating AMA members about organization AMA member Dave Peltz made biggest personal investment time effort review question AMAs financial reports became focal point pros cons involved acknowledge thanks obvi ous interest dedication cause regarded Ralph Nader typededicated tenacious persistent aggres sive best interests mindas perceives themfor organization model aviation general thing surehe has put out correspondence subject anyone can remember So didnt Mode/Aviation publish Daves letters like some other maga zines basic reason felt still interpretations wrong presentation complex too much time space would have re quired properly respond felt still mem bers would rather see magazine space used information about models fly ing arguments about things like budgets Yet admit should try bet ter job informing members about ganization certainly aware need because Daves efforts Meanwhile hope avoid further editorializing subject minimize emotionalism discussing differences viewpoints opinions improving quantity quality information presenta tion will try encourage better under standing about AMA fingers crossed will offend would rath er see magazine pages used something enjoyable Connecticut a Maine achusetts S New Hampshire Rhode Inland ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenan Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidentn Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 Hinh Street Old Town ME 04468 Charles H Learoyd PO Box 428 West Groton MA 01472 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly Place Norwalk CT 06850 George Parker 7 Paul Dr Lee MA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Drive Ledyard CT 06339 Williow Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kittery ME 03904 DOUBLE BARRELED DISTRICT SPECTACULAR! SUNDAY APRIL 11979 Massasoit Community College 290 Thatcher Street Brockton MA 02401 Off Route 27 just East Downtown Brockton Call 603 3624884 further information GIANTBEST EVERDISTRICT MODEL AIRCRAFT EXPOSITION AND DISTRICT MEETING 1 PM 6 PM Open Public Giant Delta Dart Program Youngsters Model Displays Manufacturers Displays AMA Booth Prizes Door Prizes Admission $100 Children 12 under free 6 PM 8 PM District Meeting World-Known Speakers Joe Bridi Main Speaker No admission charge for-this meeting 1 PM 6 PM Theeter Continuous movies latest color sound Marvelous Miniatures Fly RC Choppers others Delta Dart Starting 130 PM Free first 300 youngsters 12 Program under accompanied adult Build fly own Delta Dart under expert adult supervision rubberpowered model really FLIES! Symposiums Continuous talks discussions some foremost people model aviation todayEd Izzo Dave Brown Ernie Huber RC Pattern Helicopter flying Bob Hunt World Champ UC Stunt Flier Henry Struck Free FlighN Contest Board Member par excellence John F Byrne Show Team fame others Door Prizes & Door prizes half hour 130 6 PM RC equipment Giant Raffle engines supplies First raffle prize World En gines Xpert 5-ch RC rig alternate cash substitute non-participants Exhibition Flying Dave Brown Ernie Huber Sammy Frey Bob Hunt Site will thrill actual RC UC demonstration fly ing weather permitting 6 PM 8 PM TOP NOTCH SPEAKING PROGRAM NO ADMISSION CHARGE AMA District Meeting JOE BRIDI comes way sun ny California feature speaker evening Earl Witt new AMA President Cliff Piper District Vice-President appointed elected District AMA officials will hand meet ADEQUATE SPACE FOR THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE AND PARTICIPANTS COME AND BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS New Jersey Verk ID DISTRICT REPORT John C Grige District II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 Aaaociate VIoe-Praidunna Pete Bianchlnl 280 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 David Flfield 11 Lam Lane Elunora NY 12085 lack Sommarco 2082 Emerson Ate. IJunion NJ 07083 Tom Silver RD 3 8ox412 Matson NY 13662 John Byrne 36-2g 213th So Bayside NY 1 t36t Hank SmIth 2 Lorraine Ave. Aaburn NY 13021 Going try shorten months col umn after long last time start off have appointed John Byrne Jr im mediate past VP Associate VP feel John has much add AMA certainly whole heck lot contribute dis trict lost AMA Secretary-Treasurer post Council meeting 7-6 Jim McNeill Sure hope John tries fall position tattletale spies work again time caught truely dedicated modeler hard doing what likes bestflying flying flying paraphrase mail mans creed neither wind nor rain nor sleet nor snow shall keep Doug Reynolds fly ing Doug put flight February 4 1978 Again 5th 6th etc Actually flew least once day 365 days completing 365th flight February 3 1979 day Syracuse-area Sympo sium still goes know weather Central New York will appreciate what Doug has accomplished May1979 75 picture shows Doug holding VK Nieuport sport bipe ling off inthe snow FrankIi ofsway NJ contributor next group photos first picture shows group children Piscataway Township engaged learning about model aircraft through Delta Dart program sponsored Central Jersey RC Club second picture same some truly unposed posteriors evidence John Leone Walt Fisher John Bollenbach John Reiser background 6~I P" jut, rjdrt IIUW Lenteral NJ RC Club displaying models conjunction Piscataway Chamber Commerce Expo second pic ture has club past-president John Reiser left present club president John Bol lenbach glaring photographer Fine ex amples club working hard own local public relations Thats wrap-up month Keep newsletters comtng Great hear clubs 01ev sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahe Road Dayton OH 45429 Aveodata VIne-Prealdenna Ciban 5102 Edenhursi Lynhuran OH 44124 Fnevela Pluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Laird Jackson 523 Msadowbroek Sn David PA 19087 Edward Wissar 1521 Surnanit Sn McKsenporn PA 15131 First must apologize missing report last month Im afraid months re port will very short also since business has kept run since January 1 fact have home few days past two months have conducting high ly successful flight test program Nevada have fully demonstrated military worth what call Mini-RPV remote ly piloted vehicle recent test series Its exciting since have working problem since 1971 using substantial amount model aircraft technol ogy program Interestingly over 50% project personnel modelers since have discovered extremely re sourceful capable interested people have chance scan ac cumulated mail recently inter esting information received AMA HQ seems spite some criticism recent dues increase membership re newals proceeding pace greater 1977 over 95% 1978 Obvious ly no likes pay dues lieve members recognize need course real advantages belonging AMA will also add spite its de tractors AMA does pretty good job providing modeling needs feel will continue improve its service mod elers note closing congratulations fel low District Iller Earl Witt now new AMA President So have problems suggestions whatever can now fire away new volunteer Delawars rict Celambia land nlt Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 609 Pehite Road Mechanicsville VA 23111 Aaaocian vtee-Preaddenb Wayne Abernathy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Sob Charripine 206 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23600 Howerd Cnispmn 611 Beedwood Dr Chartottsville VA 22001 V Sill Helns 2000 Tynota Road Charlotte NC 26210 Scottis Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19800 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Fatts Church VA 22042 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayertevilte NC 28301 Since reported last have January Council meeting St Louisits good thing talking modeling instead trying flywith snow Council Meeting devoted mainly discussing approving 1979 AMA budget full report will found elsewhere magazine want mention couple items increase funds public relations feel move right direction let public better informed activities also enlarges educational potential AMAboth prospective members safety information current fliers Council also authorized increase funds produce new films film li brary will now get new film year heretofore has taken years budget produce just film Also great er emphasis will placed communications between HQ staff general mem bership area need im provement can help accomplish making feelings known what want done within AMA next Council Meeting will late April expect have agenda meeting no later last part March will notify district AVPs soon have agenda can notify get comments feelings way will better equipped express opinions desires District IV Council Meet ing time read club offi cers should have received PR packet AMA about Muscular Dystrophy program clubs asked participate summer program can ideal ve hicle give club recognition con tact local officials also tie publicity will generated crosscountry relay race So go club meet ing see what about proposal made voted add Electric Free Flight Nats ap proved will 1979 Nats schedule start building Electric Power Free Flight planes Another item now under discussion whether AMA should have separate classifica tion licensesfor example should com petition flier have different license should pay Sunday Sport flier What thinking Keep mindwhat does competition mean guy gal competing club fun fly just ones flying classified contests have question district Soar ing enthusiasts Which two special terest groups represent largest number Soaring enthusiasts districtthe Na tional Soaring Society League Silent Flight choose should special interest group represent AMA As can see am turning tide asking whys wherefores change another What feeling RC Pattern classification Should have classification below Novice restrictions type aircraft equipment true beginner compe tition stands chance should let Novice class stand have asked question lot lately Id like opinions Whats Happening District IV Sky Lancers Washington would like thank SLOW Club members invitation attend annual banquet wife enjoyed fellowship excellent food gave good opportunity find out what Control Line members doing what needs Radio Control League North Carolina Congratulations Charlie Spear elec tion president RC/NC Charlie 76 Model Aviation havebeen corresponding hope able meet RC/NC sometime summer Mall Show Delaware April 28th First State RC Club Delaware RC Club Wilmington MAC will hold exhibit Concord Mall north Wilmington DE noon 6 PM Scotty Moyer AVP Del aware will schedule per mits will Brain Busters Club March 16th Bob Champine will attend Brain Busters FF club meeting Newport News VA article will probably printed after meeting am looking forward getting ideas comments meeting reference Free Flight activities Tidewater Radio Control Club Febru ary 1 Bob Champine AVP Southern VA invited attend speak TRC club meeting both enjoyed meeting came away lot good ideas especially enjoyed question answer period cleared up lot questions about AMA what does its members clubs besides insurance cover age feel best way establish better communications link between members HQ Thanks TRC op portunity speak visit Chesapeake Bay Radio Control sad ness would like reprint article Crab Rag newsletter Memoriam deepest regret nounce recent passing long-time mem ber Burton Phelps Burt long time members CBRC remained active helpful fellow RCers despite several years poor health Sincerest condolences Burts wife family entire mem bership will greatly missed Newsletter Editors would like thank newsletter editors have put mailing lists too list appreciate informa tion keep coming have asked lot questions column reason want answers comments Discuss questions club meetings flying fields over phone talk building plans fellow member Drop line call personal opin ion clubs opinion want vote Council District IV just myself So let hear 450 movie some topic interest could pool movies central place distri bute list available titles Im thinking such topics cover MonoKote install retractable gear wing similar educational type subjects Pro gram chairmen could build series pro grams around movies supplement live presentations club members Furthermore individuals clubs could benefit having access ma terials movies should carefully edited spliced titles written script keyed certain scenes Sound movies al possibility adventurous first club individual send such movie will regret District V newsletter editors en couraged send copies newsletters to AVP respective states think District V unique VP AVPs newsletter editors Can other district make such claim Did notice dull boring column pictures liven up space need information about club activities individuals families doing interest ing things pictures Let hear Alabama ida S Georgia issippi to Rico V South Carol essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Associate VIcs-Proaldents John Gorday 631 Oueen Circle Jackson MS 39209 Jerome Hail 4326 Sayesood Dr. Hwsusvllls AL 35605 Richard Jackson 106 Thornle St Coarlaston Hgts. SC 20406 Arthur Johnson 932 Senyan Dr. Ostray Saach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6621 Rotting Fork Or. Nashville TN 37205 Joseash Minslizzi SR 00666 Son 1632 Fajardo PR 00646 Ed Moorman P0 Boo 1643 Eglln APe FL 32542 Tom Thacher 2390C Lswrencvllls Hwy. Dacacur GA 30033 case wondering new name new face found top column its because Jim McNeill now Secretary-Treasurer AMA am fill ing unexpired term As starting point would like know flying what Dis trict V having problems what kinds problems have recently heard San Juan Sport Flyers fly ing new site Birmingham Aeromodelers have just lost lease Find ing keeping good flying site seems common problem step toward solving flying site problem educate public about benefits model flying way public relations activities such mall shows air team demonstrations educa tional programs schools AMA can help mall shows provid ing literature table top display now possession would like use please let have request soon possible District V has three sanctioned show teamsthe Florida Air Show Team Bama Flyers Air Show Team Hobby Hangar Fly-Boys club inter ested presenting school program check Delta Dart program What Earl Witt Rhett Miller have common Raquel Welch Cheryl Ladd Well according newsletter Capitol City RC Club Jackson MS four along long list other ables appeared last club meeting secretary must have terrible time keeping up important people dont attend course really important people club members ones matter way make new club members feel important hold beginners fun fly ease novices competition mini mum pressure what Demajagua RC Flying Club did recently winners Johnny Perz Jr Jose Moreida Juan Rivera club really ball Since Puerto Rico isnt itinerary AMA cross-country relay club plans have endurance contest mark occa sion open design kind powerglow diesel electric solar Safety message need keep mind Phil McDowell editor Glow Plug Middle Tenn RC Society bringing message club issue presents good humor getting point across current topic safety area mammoth mod el big big enough big can model get still safe size alone im portant size weight speed com bination problem would like thoughts about matter may come up Council meeting near future have asked officers District V ideas about establishing library Super 8 movie film circulation District V now would like ideas Almost club has member Super 8 movie cam era club prepared two three reel Illinois ana ucky Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buftalo Grove IL 60090 Asaodste Vic-Prealdanta Dew Davis DA Enusrprises Oou 336 Haubstads IN 47639 Chuck Delano 7203A Twin Oaks IndianapolIs IN 46226 Roger Gears RR 5 Oulncy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 109 NE 44th St. Kansas City MO 64116 Glenn Lee eio Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Jim Sears P0 Boo 306 Burgin KY 40310 Bob underwood 4100 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63126 Spring Spring wherefore art thou Spring Right cheer honey under snow Ive shoveled shoveled can find thee balsa lies rotting worktable whilst shovel thee Come guys have rational af ter shovel s - day after day May1979 77 omewnere benina tnat airplane un der hat Jim Sears Burgin KY Jim Associate Vice-President AVP Southeastern portion AMA District VI both eager able help problem relative AMA affairs Jim na tive Kentuckian has Kentuckian cheer ing team wife Betty scale models Tammie Mark Jim now engaged RC Sport Scale has flown CL some FF Jim served president Lex ington Model Airplane Club before helping es tablish Burgin Barnstormers Jim graduate Morehead KY State University employed IBM Lexington also en joys camping boating modelers can proud sport spawns persons volunteer time talent ser vice others Thanks newsletters Ill try get club card thanks overlook Im just dumb slighting you get two cards Im screwing up pick ing Safety local shows AMA mandatory magazine constantly recurring topics Safe ty cannot overstressed Very few model fliers new sport can appreciate lethal weapon possess addi tion after period continuous success its easy forget just quickly lovely artwork can become unguided missile ego pride self form own fan club place ourselves vulnerable posi tion Please fellow modelers heed warnings Make safety awareness proportional square hours spent flying field Mall shows demonstrations der day way gain re quired acceptance public obtain keep flying sites People seem bet ter condone things understand Terre Haute IN RC Club sponsor ing show Honey Creek Mall May 5 6 THIRCC composed boats cars planes Contact D May 201 Madison Terre Haute IN 47803 812 235-1017 WyreFlyers Peoria IL seem have access fine hobby shop Olde Prope Shoppe appears have both hard-toget items low prices good com bination say Madison County RC Flyers will host annual May Fun Fly May 6 Contact list ed Competition Newsletter section issue West Side RC Society Indianapolis IN dig social activities Family picnics summer pitch-in dinner January Sounds great Chicago Aero-Angels hosted CL Combat Contest during Blizzard 79 wanted attend afraid leave house Chris Gay St Charles 1st Open Greg Strombeck Rockford 1st Junior Page Peter son 1st Senior AA planning all-Combat contest June 9 10 KCRC Kansas City MO already working improving field know importance good field Two KCRC members Leonard Peggy McCoy unfortunate trip Tangerine Meet Florida After being robbed motel suffered accident during return trip Auto trailer planes wiped out Mr Mrs McCoy District VI wish speedy recovery happy re turn flying field AVPs Delano Geers Hughes Under wood backed up Executive Council meeting St Louis January 27 first EC meeting resulted both elation dis appointment minutes will published will speculate bit few points voted sizeable increases PR film projects several EC members against programs would result nu merically strong AMA TheT want smaller membership will blindly follow whatever policies AMA leadership hands Just like Adolph wanted back mid-30s find difficult spend public relations yet afraid enough members can talk FCC local officials position strength last article asked some questions FAI team training under study AMA NAA agreement may need by-laws change Low-cost special memberships above para graph may answer info later AMA self-insurance lack money Pay-outs have large Big cases still pending Insurance will continue fluctuating problem Total per member cost now bud geted $275 plus $40000 clubs less $350 per AMA must provide member some journal failure part IRS argument against tax exempt sta tus am personally against magazine commercial quality mandated member ship AMA buys free subscriptions AMA officers contest directors etc amount about $10000 out general fund allows magazine show few hundred dollars profit Accounting won derful very versatile mechanism AVPs will happy continue discussion subjects now its time fly friendly skies Iowa igan C Minnesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT KenmeUi F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Avenue Muscatine IA 62761 Assoelata viCe-PrasIda51t James Clark 4444 Woodviaw Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Robert Lwndberg 4928 Tioga St. Duluth MN 55804 Tim Price 11287 Sear Stanling Hgcu Ml 48078 William Rolsrirg 4494 Tenglawood Tr. Sr Jcaapls MI 49085 Geoff Styles 2801 5 Beaumont Ave. Kamasnilla WI 83139 Terry Taylor 8308 Lombardy Lana Crystal MN 58428 Wayna Veagar 38235 Castle Romulw Ml 48174 lots interesting things re port month will expand Ex ecutive Council meeting held St Louis January 27 1979 should well report ed elsewhere issue important have other district events use space Please notice new names top column have appointed ROBERT LUNDBERG Associate Vice-President Northern Minnesota Bob has graciously ac cepted position responsibility goes Bob serve area modelers dont hesitate let him know thoughts AMA business have also some changes made area EAST CONTEST COORDINA TOR Mrs DEBI IMHOFF new CL-FF Contest Coordinator East Debis ad dress 524 Sinclair NE Grand Rapids MI 49503 Mr LEN ROE has appointed RC Contest Coordinator East Lens ad dress 6539 Orchid Drive Jenison Ml 49428 beginning contest season people will need help coopera tion since starting out much notice Debi Len replacing Wes Slack has served position quite some time Thanks Wes work would have really some prob lems would like point out vital send sanctions right indi vidual prevent lost time problems cooperation will appreciated WESTERN MICHIGAN RAF will sponsor swap meet trade show Satur day April 28th Southwest YMCA 2222 44th Street SW Grand Rapids MI can contact Mr HUGH ALLEN 2716 Carla Grandville Ml 49418 further de tails first swap show should good Both static scale displays aircraft boats will featured THE DISTRICT VII WEST MEETING will held MAY 51979 REGISTRY HO TEL BLOOMINGTON MINNESOTA Ten tative plans convention-type meeting noon 5 PM HAPPY HOUR 5 7 BANQUET 7 PM meeting sponsored MINNEAPOLIS AREA AMA Clubs Special guests will hand names certain time will hope see District VII people possible Mark date calendar contact TERRY TAY LOR AVP Crystal MN full details would like quote new flying field rule Milwaukee Flying Electrons newsletter FLYPAPER Pilots using gasoline model fuel shall bring fire extinguisher flight line seems some aware seriousness type fuel being used models today GREATER MILWAUKEE RC ASSO CIATION held display February 3rd 4th Below some pictures taken show pictures AMA dis play available club use functions can use let know well advance can get name list First come first served 78 Model Aviation well-written editorial appeared STURGIS AREA RIG SOARING STARS newsletter ASTRO-NOTES CLAY HOWE editor is. Some modeling magazines have recently published articles suggest AMA does properly inform its members financial status priorities Model Aviation has tried reply latest issue editorial rather vague ASTRO-NOTES Editorial meant pro con AMA opinion Some individuals feel AMA dues increase $25 year necessary caused AMA spending too much money magazine ey should spent important things AMA magazine financed its own funds important things receive money balance AMA dues feel $25 very reasonable just insurance plus other services AMA provides magazine bonus Although Model Aviation does com pare ways some other magazines opinion can $453600 magazine compare $1307304 magazine approxi mate figure MAN RCM Some feel AMA monopoly current membership card cannot participate organized competition events Like government monopoly US Postal Service until something better comes along well have play game town way 1 Sc small fee pay get letter almost anywhere and. ure ask local Allstate agent $1000000 insurance policy premium $25 year better have cardiac unit handyl As AMA service have waited six weeks Supply & Service items last week received some STARS club infor mation requested week fore have comments ways AMA can change better let know writing can done provid ing opinions ideas District Vice-President Kenneth F Morris Associ ate Vice-President Bill Rohring Addresses people issue Model Aviation Arkansas S Louisiana 0 New Mexico homa 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 1500 Anita Street Suiphor LA 70663 Asoociat Vic-Prasldanta Buzz Averill 9117 La Barranee NE Alburquerque NM 87111 Ned Borneo 523 N Lebanon SuIpSiar LA 70663 Gene Hempol 301 N Yale Garland TX 75042 William Hurley Ill 927 Commerce Pleasannon TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Bartlesnllle OK 74003 Well fellows ladies blew Right off bat foul-up due erroneous sumption What assumption assumption everyone understood district officers appointments Associate Vice-Presi dents Contest Board members Contest Coordinators expire term elected Vice-President asked continue serve contacted phone along new appointees Unfortunate ly couple cases neglected make contact others thank service personally advise change Instead assumed would notified HQ forward materials information new appointee point Larry Stanfield continued functioning RC Contest Coordi nator until mid-February Apparently quite few people also did get message about change either because submitted sanction applications Larry Simultaneous ly did realize change gun contacting new Contest Coordinator Bob Talley problem discovered corrected some six sanctions granted Bob 20 Larry quick comparison two lists found no conflicts may some cur sory check didnt catch deadline column has caught up being written February 17 50 cannot give definite promise clear However Bob pursuing check-out some problem does exist will prob ably contact parties involved before see article late March am sorry about problems present fault Once again apologies Larry Stanfield did fine job several years same applies persons reappointed personally along AMA thank efforts sim ply case new person office felt need some new people work tails off no pay Talking about contests newsletters get indication going busy year District VIII prolific areas naturally Houston vicin ity believe club NASA already has plans 11 competitive functions Lots other groups have similar thoughtsone ap plied six sanctions oncel out done newsletters predict contest fun flies Dallas Fort Worth Abilene Lafayette New Orleans San Antonio etc ad infinitum including own club Lake Charles lot have noticed some gaping holes coverage district Associ ateVice-Presidents intention fill gaps particularly state Arkan sas heartland Texas especially Houston area problem encountered too candidates dont have enough information make choices Hopefully before next column will have some new appointees tell about meantime matter afterward essential let know what think lot controver sial things wind days can express opinions am aware As stated before expressing feelings cannot guarantee things will go way NOT ex pressing opinion DOES assure voice will heard AMA governed HQ administer rulings Executive Councili 3 votes cast proposal NAA has vote normally abstains internal matters Any thoughts person rules AMA incredible As intimated earlier newsletters beginning come would appreciate newsletter editors adding list particularly interesting get brand new club Houston areathe HAWKS believe acronym Hou ston Area Wireless Kontrolled Soaring Model aviation mushrooming areathere must least seven eight clubs probably 40-mile radius Almost enough month Remember Dallas Trade Show Spring no luck yet pinning down date job going send LSU two weeks sum mer am hoping Dallas show will before will organize district meeting Saturday night Watch col umn forfurther information Pattern Sport Scale fliers also note mentioned ear lier home club LARKS will have contest June 30-July 1 No big dinner just good flying great prizes Overall outstand ing performance will win portable TV Watch contest listings Coonass Nationals again set Lafayette April Thats commercials Thought month sure brain gear before starting flying site Colorads S Kansas 0 Nebraska h Dakota h Oaksta ix DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowaki District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue NE 68005 Axoaclat Vica-Prealdaess Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Blvd Ceeper WY 82601 Paul Kegel 910 North 12th Fargo NO 68102 JIm OReilly4780 N Battin WichIta KS 87220 Urn Rickatne 518 5 Cioudas Sioux Falls SO 87103 WHEWI As unusually long winter draws close good note some May1979 79 clubs within district actually took advantage being indoors P-nut Scale creasing popularity Lincoln Denver Omaha name few Old Man Winter cannot keep good modelers down bad pun says wife-typist normally time club thoughts turn getting contest sanction applications again names Con test Coordinators CL & F FBill Bieda 411 Barker Blvd Omaha NE 68132 RCGeorge Hunter 6962 5 Lamar Littleton CO 801 23 Early Bird Awards years early bird awards go Orbiting Eagles Omaha Nebraska Louisville Radio Control Club Kansas getting contest sanc tion applications mailed early enough first District IX clubs contest cal endar 79 participants will appreci ate early action gentlemen Contest Coordinators grateful Reminders tabletop district display booth use Its great static dis play shows trophy presentationsor almost club promotion free asking Another item may have missed should know about television commercials AMA events available HQ Long short versions sound available soundless films televi sion stations can add own taped nouncements over film Write Janet Clifton Film Clerk AMA HQ formation Denver Fargo District Meetings during 1978 very successful am open suggestions location fall District Meeting Air Capitol Eagles Show Teem District IXs AMA Show Team has completed its first year service long winter has given opportunity some selfevalu ation successful year 79 Several new maneuvers planned team building new models enthusiastically project interest four-mation 60powered version Ken Willards Blue Birds retracts smoke whole works will called jayhawks infor mation AMA Show Team No 121 Air Capitol Eagles write team man ager Jerry Shumaker 10810 West Maple Wichita KS 67209 KCCL Kansas City Control Line modelers arise five clubs once encompassed over 200 members during late SOs self-same clubs supplied numerous na tional international champions clubs once made Kansas City hotbed ac tivity awakening once Larry Laird AMA 27761 2641 Espenlaub Lane Kansas City Kansas 66106 has contacted 75 former members circulated over 500 announce ments re-awakening Under banner KCCL looks like Kansas City will again enjoy variety Control Line activity Mod elers area encouraged contact Larry help information Membership Applications Due some confusion Family Membership dues rates membership applications future will oe explicit meantime anyone has problems receiving magazines membership cards services again asked contact immediately District Vice-Presi dent nearest AVP rea sons have officers please contact AMA HQ first concerning problems sort usually can resolved promptly Trans-Am Update teams will noti fied April selection arrival/depar ture dates route maps will sent out shortly PR Update Nats planning progressing smoothly due early notice Lin coln NE site Nats logo final stages should out time col umn read Muscular Dystrophy Association pro gram Flying Jerry Kids now underway club information packets will valuable clubs whether partici pate project Hopefully clubs will join project AMA film program priority list fu ture films follows 1 Documentary 1979 Nats 2 30-minute film show teams 3 Aeromodeling first experience first flight 4 Local club storytrials suc cesses personalities 5 Personalized story competitor flying 6 Special film Free Flight Control Line 7 History hobby 8 Film celebrity fliers sports show business etc list information opinions sought Please feel free respond concerning film subjects input essential Special interest groups will invited meeting Executive Council during Nats week criteria guidelines govern ing groups will discussed will prob lems relating concerned Representatives groups needed valuable input encouraged Through meeting hope find better ways working gether Nets Briefs Application forms volun teer Nats workers now hands district officers Please pick up fill out send goal 100% participation District IX clubs Yes can help regardless district live need Arizona California S Hawaii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim ScrnIaerea District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redonds Beach CA 90278 Aaeociate Vlee-Preeedaoa Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94508 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Shaw Freono CA 93711 Lonnie Kroaber 4295 Boulder Hwy Las Vegas NV 59121 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds B Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90805 Keith Whitney 14465 Jayiter Di Salt Lake City UT 84117 has barely two weeks since re turned latest Council meeting St Louis still fresh mind Ill mention some highlights First off spirited election office Secretary-Treasurer five candidates balloting over Dis trict V Vice-President Jim McNeill help too will take hundreds workers make Nats best ever Leavenworth County Aeromodelers newsletter Flitelog say g can place last say placed ahead didnt go try Ive Nats about No else going us chance go Nats part Nats Pick up application Nats workers nearest officer nowl AMA Show Teams starting ganize air show years Nats show date August 5 Nats trip will easier year credit cards Executive Council gave HQ go-ahead dorm fees entry fees can charged Visa MasterCharge Elsewhere magazine will find tentative agenda next AMA Executive Council meeting agenda because print ing deadlines similar reasons incom plete objective however let mem bers review agenda order add comments current items add items feel Important Councils hope better communicate inform membership way As example large models will again agenda subject first arose last fall yet no con structive input has received Some com plain AMA has done nothing sub ject would complain Council established 25-pound limit 14pound limit determined displacement wing area wing loading chance again probably last chance get limits set interested parties can agree As years Category Director Con trol Line Nats would like thank PAMPA Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association being first step ward happy follow recommen dation Larry Shorts Event Director Precision Aerobatics PAMPA commended being concerned involved working hard Precision Aerobatics levels THIN KIN LINCOLN winner new Secretary-Treasurer Jim appointed Bill Mathews fill remainder term Fees years Nats remain same last year exception continu ing move discourage late entries late entry fee has raised $50 Speed events have re-arranged run off four days rather six Electric buffs will glad hear Electric Free Flight now part official schedule Soaring will held park Lincoln Free Flight will site 40 miles Lincoln Chase vehicles will allowed field huge study HQ cost allow inter national teams meet practice few days before departure authorized So often team members have never met let alone com peted together HQ has very brief TV commercials avail able clubs utilize publicizing meets can add own soundtrack publi cize mall shows contest Write HQ information 80 Model Aviation Council voted budget 1979 allows 7% increases categories Public Relations film budget two exceptions increased 50% over last year response complaints re visible enough once AMA finds itself enviable position having three companies offering insurance packages Perhaps will result better rates Earl Witt going take sample poll 10% membership poll will cover vast range subjects yet determined have ideas what youd like included poll Owing success membership re newals via credit card Council agreed expand new memberships wilt also expanded cover Nats perhaps time years show asked Council consider two classes licenses sportsman Sunday flier competition license Much discussion ensued nothing being resolved However matter far over Ill continue push lower-cost license Sunday sport flier knows year two might get nominated Nick Johnen Flying Circus club Camarillo Superior Service award approved Nick ob tained flying site club after battling untold obstacles did almost single handed Good job Nick hobby could use bunch like next Council meeting will Friday April 27 Long Beach conjunction MACS Show mentioned giving award Nick Joh nen Ive requests list various awards order importance Starting least award Vice-President certificate progress thro ugh meritorlo us service superior service distinguished service fellowship have appointed Associate VP cover State Nevada name Lonnie Kroe ber brings prior experience him District IX also served AMA appointment leaves Hawaii Associate VP As soon open ing occurs ranks Ill appoint Hawai ian representative Lonnies interests pri marily RC planes boats secondary love U-Control though says isnt much going around Las Vegas Frank Capon resigned Scale Con test Board Frank has served District X years pressures personal life have caught up him owe him thanks job well done replacement no easy task After due deliberation consul tation have named Bill Stroman posi tion Bill will give Free Flight perspective Contest Board top-heavy RC representation Bill has untold years Scale experience should prove valuable asset Board Lonnie Kroeber mentioned interesting use AA engines used sport called tractor pulls offshoot full size tractor pulls tractors ex tremely hopped up engines pull weight models same thing smaller scale Over Arizona way Southwestern Re gionals now history annual affair suf fered lack attendance brought partly very bad weather preceding Too bad because weather meet good Typical cold morning T-shirt afternoon Wind no problem year Free Flight very little participation RC Gliders down last year least six states represented making truly regional contest Utah unique club continues flourish Im referring Utah State Aeromodelers Theyre different phases hob represented membership exist under roof good harmony During winter months club has Indoor flying have good time summer club will host Old Timer Annual Free Flight through Salt Lake Antique Model ers branch club Old Time Nats will held July 2425 26 salt flats latest club visited Silent Wings Soaring Association located West Covina invited out old Free Flighter turned button-pusher Some may recall Dean Landreth late SOs 60s Hes alive well youll glad hear SWSA meeting presided over club president Ian Douglas night club voted make donation FAI Soaring team fund will get money back club treasury various means really nice gesture part showed club film Fly Em Break Em large turnout meeting en joyed themselves immensely club low profile fun-loving bunch yet few fliers win big meets Im still open invitations attend club meetings Drop line want remind have AMA display available table-top setup makes nifty background booth mall show display back Florida business received letter fellow run ner Ohio think Anyhow letter lost trip back before could swer him would drop another line Ill answer him Planning FAI Free Flight World Championships Taft moving ahead Bill Hartill overall CD Bill Bogart business manager/bean counter dates October 3 October 9 1979 Bakers field Inn will HQ Hardy Brodersen interface between two Bills AMA HQ AMA will handle paperwork will furnish seed money cover initial costs FAI Free Flight fund has $12000 should enough organizers attempting budget breakeven operation THE RMALS Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al culver i 607 S von Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Oreete Rt 1 Box 48 Boadview MT 59015 Clarence E Haught RI 5 Boy 16 Coeur dAlene 1083814 Ed McCollough 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Recin 26608 Dover Court Kent WA 98031 Don zipoy 21418 NE Main Street Redmond WA 98052 good District Meeting couldnt sure am sorry because sure good time over doz en clubs represented plus few other individ uals lot items discussed everyone stayed end No new issues brought up space wont consumed going over Boeing Hawks de serve big vote thanks inviting us have District Meeting conjunction Swap Meet Jerry Odell editor Seattle Radio Aero Club newsletter Plane Talk said best February issue Jerry said some good stuff very little usual junk evidence Hawks seem have knack doing things well despite having president looks like Sasquatch Since Jim Boydston Hawks President year please remind him preceding quote SRAC guy seven feet tall! contest schedule put together pretty well couple conflicts work out Pylon Association did job first gave Don Miller complete schedule Soaring jocks still have some work hope will get schedule Don very soon Don Dodd tells Free Flight Control Line schedule coming together few Free Flight clubs have sent Dodd contest dates yet will get program Seriously get Free Flight Control Line schedules Don Dodd Radio Control sched ules Don Miller soon can Both current addresses can found Model viation Words changed model history now newsletters receive con tain something really gives tickle January issue SCIF Flightplug contained also stolen Bat Sheet Tom Cashman note found among unpublished papers Al phonse Penaud Discovered today squeezing castor beans rubber motors makes last longer sure makes tying knots broken strand bitch following item falls similar cat egory above appeared January issue MRRCS newsletter ed ited N M DahI 12511 111th Ave East Puyallup WA 98371 address because inquiries about origin data should sent him CRASHES EXPLAINED Since cold weather has come Pacific Northwest scientists have given special atten tion crashes attributable tempera ture two phenomena generally con sidered casual factors well-known except ice MonoKote something gets cold tends shrink same time known electronic trans missions may measured frequency wave-length Now temperature gets well below freezing reasonable suppose transmitted radio waves shrink little bit perhaps just enough con fuse airborne receiver what about receiver meteorologists tell us sensable sensible temperature product temperature times wind speed example ambient temperature 20 de grees F plane flying 40 mph sensable temperature about 70 de grees below zerol reasonable ex pect receiver-decoder work efficient ly shivering temperature 70 low put two together shrunken radio waves shivering receiver its easy understand some us crash wintertime May1979 81 JUNIOFLIGHTf EDWHITTEN BoxWall St Sta Now York NY 10005 HOW ABOUT BOSTONIAN must hundred different AMA contest events l very few modelers satisfied Take instance indoor flying scale modelers have two events fly AMA Scale Peanut Scale Both very good course pure endurance indoor fliers have seven eight events cant stand argu ment over scale rules about event models scale look sort scale fly like scale models better becoming familiar Manhattan Formula indoor cabin en durance model gaining worldwide pop ularity under variations MIAMA Clubs rules Manhattan has found appeal worlds top indoor fliers cluding world champions like Pete Andrews USA Laurie Barr England un Kalina Czechoslovakia very pleased event finding such acceptance Manhattan has definitely turned out top-notch experts event although plenty us in-between modelers flying too 5~ Bostonian however indoor event feel should popular finding its advocates among scale fliers among beginners indoor scene some going say Bostonian what thought Manhattan meant However Bostonian close scale some scale models will qualify within rules Bostonian super-light having weigh ten grams young beginner should have little trouble building Bostonian very big easy transport flying site other hand its 16 maximum wingspan bigger Peanut Scale therefore easier build adjust Bostonian gives opportunity dividual design flair loves details allows num erous choices planforms opportunities experiment Bostonian Event has Charisma Fac tor somewhat along line suggested John Triolo Bob Meuser impro visational scale Frisco-Proto idea Bostonians flight pattern realistic its propeller diameter limitation re quired ROG launches ever fun airplane fun event Bostonian know youll like event kit manufactur ers will able help beginners same manner have new P-30 Embryo Endurance events Okay gang lets take look com plete set rules 1 Maximum projected wingspans 16 2 Maximum wing chords 3 3 Maximum propeller diameter 6 4 Power limited rubber motors 5 Minimum weight rubber mo tors 10 grams 6 Maximum overall fuselage length 14 measured propeller bearing 7 Fiselage must contain theoretical VA x 2Y2 x 3 box longerons must both support motor form exceed box requirement No motor sticks al lowed Fuselage must have forward wind shield window side least square inch area 8 Landing Gear must fixed two eter wheels rigid enough suc cessfully support model hand-glided landing 9 Rise-Off-Ground takeoffs required official flights 10 Charisma Factor judge rates model depending model appeals him based construction neatness scalelike details uniqueness design etc 100 rating up 110 used Two models may given same rating models rated against other against 100 110 scale 11 An unlimited number flights al lowed total seconds best 3 multiplied Charisma Factor rules really complicated thorough enough result neat little model looks like airplane Boston ian event lots possibilities lots room experimentation lots oppor tunity display attractive design idea dream plane Bostonian endurance model beauty points can increase score much 10% purposes JUNIOR FLIGHT seems Bostonian good model type build before attempting difficult scale models design can kept simple enough easy building strong enough easy handling Although plastic props required quality plastic propeller can used successfully plastic prop will also help bring weight forward better balance So s Bostonian rules listed probably satisfactory have some further ideas suggestions please write Ed Whitten tell about Incidentally would like information Manhattan Formula contained back issues STAR SKIPPERS send SOc stamps cover postage Ill send bunch Lets hear about Bostonian PAUL McILRATHS ADJUSTABLE PRO PELLER BEARING Paul Mcllrath Americas popular designers rubber-powered sport model airplanes line Sig Manufacturing Co kits including Cabinaire Sig Tiger express outdoor flying very much what want bring out Bostonian event doors hope Paul will design Bostonian us meantime Paul has kindly drawn up JUNIOR FLIGHT very clear draw ing excellent adjustable prop bearing simple works can used kinds SRPSMs Simple Rubber Powered Stick Models both indoors out can adjust downthrust sidethrust system dual bearing keeps prop vibrating much Try winner Paul thank very much REMINDER CHICKEN HIGH Indoor Postal Con test coming close Keep flying just make sure results have sent Ed Whitten end April winds us up month Keep em flying / j5//AT T W ENOUGH ROOM FOR KNOTS /__ IN RUBBER THAS STYLE IS BETTER FOR _____ LINDERSL UNG MOTORS-Z GIVES MORE S TMENT SPACE lV A49KE ADJUSTMENTS DON PUS/I ON THE PROP OR MOTORSTIOA GRB HERE~AND i-liRE WITH LONG NOSE FINGERS OR PLIERSSECOND PLIERS 1 THEN TWIST OR BEND THRUST ADJUSTMENT IS THE /1EV W BETTER FLIGHTS 82 Model Aviation 14DJU5 T4BL PROPEL LEt BEARING SIAIPLE STICA MODELS SELDOM PROVIDE WAY TO M4KE TIlE ADJU6TMENTS NEEDED FOR SUCCESSFLL fLIGh7S TRY ni/S hA//DY ALL -DIRECT/ON 8END4BLE BEARING lv IMPROVE YOUR S PERPORM4NCE x OK FOR VERY LIGHT MODEL 5 USE ABOUT 3/64 av is- 22 INC/I SPANS 1/16 OAt iIEA V/ER 511/PS THICK NARROW STRIPS WORK BEST IF BEARING BENDS IN I-lARD LANDINGS REPLACE IT bit/TN THICKER ONE TOO kYEAKBETTER
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/05
Page Numbers: 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82
At January 27 AMA Executive Coun cii meeting approved line should drawn concerning model size agreed some limit should defined govern whether insurance coverage should provid ed also agreed however further time should given obtain input AMA members various special interest ganizations might affected noted example Coun cil previously approved seeking recom mendations Quarter Scale Associa tion National Miniature Pylon Racing Association concerning size safety responses requested March 31 Thus tween now next Council meeting April 28th time interested parties offer comments constructive sugges tions proposals subject Continued page 73 tentative AMA budget prepared HQ staff January 27 Executive Council meeting provided detail usual particularly regard breakdown expenses various departments con sidered tentative because subject furth er review refinement next Council meeting April time final 1978 financial statement will availableit tentative budget prepared HQ budget effort year comprehensive ever attempted merely rehash updated version last year new feature 79 expense budget showing allocations departments major divisions effort allocations include percentages salaries people efforts support department addi tion directly assigned depart ment example under Public Relations show $60577 includes full-time ries Special Events Director Larry Bolich assistant Penny Witt plus 20% salaries AMA Executive Director 5% Mrs Jackson AMAs Comptroller 5% assistant 15% AMAs in-house printer 5% mail clerk 20% stock clerk 20% receptionist 20% general part-time clerk addition allocated percentages rent telephones postage freight office supplies printing plus actual amount $35700 79 bud geted department operations during year Thus budget year compared other years better shows costs involved various operations including support personnel actually assigned department involved business department Other area Special Projects PR budget does contemplate doACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Break-Even aian 1979 Budget No Membership 80000 70000 60000 Break Line 50000 0 30000 20000 100000 Expense100000 300000 Membership Income $ 1764000 1543500 1323000 1102500 -882000 -441000 -J 91 x uJ 15000001700000 May1979 69 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 COUNCIL APPROVES TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR 79 APPROVED MODEL SIZE UMITING Status asof March 11979 cP~ 50000070000090000011000001300000 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Tentative Budget Part ating Expenses Allocations $452188 18835 34401 Expenses Salaries l departments Annuity Retirement Program Payroll Taxes Total related salaries$ Rent approx 5000 sq ft Telephones Postage ght exclusive membership processing Membership Processing Membership Insurance $275 per member Rule Books Public Relations Operations Travel Supplies etc Awards FlImProjects uction Travel Equip Rental Services Processing Film Library HQ Service Officer Service VP budgets Council travel etc Magazines officers Contest Directors etc Staff Travel Council Trade Shows Meetings Office Supplies stationery materials Office Equipment Maintenance Printing Professional Fees legal audit consultant Insurance General Depreciation Bad Debts Personal Property Taxes FAI 53527 x 50 Teams Programs Mtgs NAA Divisional Fee cost FAI franchise Scholarship Program Totals usive magazine direct costs Model Aviation Magazine Direct Costs Model GeneralMembershipAviation AdministrServicesMagazine Total 505424 28350 13000 32000 $ 91905 13233 6500 14700 81375 179025 7400 35700 1 000 33400 5000 34248 10752 14000 24000 4625 8500 15000 11500 10500 600 3000 26764 26764 1000 $1112927 410307 $134321 6655 1950 9000 81375 179025 7400 $1 42672 3429 direct cost * 4000 FAI & Contests Nats $ 75949 2033 1950 1800 1 000 33400 5000 34248 10752 7000 8400 4625 680 15000 11500 10500 600 3000 1000 $273043 7200 3400 3600 340 7000 2400 2720 26764 26764 $430326$154041$147380 ______________410307 TOTAL Operating Expense *Magazine has separate phone lines $1523234$273043$430326$564348$147380$108137 ing last year Most expense increas es simply inflationary approximately 7% increase applied areas Thus mostly hold-the-line budget HQ opera tions rather expanded services could change however further re view later year shows greater currently budgeted income available im prove HQ services budget assumes will sign up 90% members 197863579 estimated 79 vs 71227 actual paid mem bers 1978 appears conserva tive figures currently running about 94% last year trend gradually creasing further quite encourag ing since Council member estimates voted dues increase last year optimistic rough summary budget pre sented promiseseven ac ceptance special projectsa surplus about $45000 accordance pre viously expressed Council desire build reserves back up couple years ago AMA over $200000 reserve got completely used up 1978 proposed dues increases 1977 1978 de ferred until 1979 over 50000 members already signed up 79 rate continuing improve already have mid-February about 3/4 income will need fulfill bud get time spring Council meeting should able take second look budget final modification balance budgeted income assured rest year note about Model Aviation budget small surplus shown bottom tentional use almost funds available produce best magazine possible magazine budget easily controlled ad justing expenses monthlyas necessaryto stay within income Since have pay taxes magazine profits despite tax-ex empt status magazine budget based minimizing surplus net result situation produce magazine value members budget shown should mean pages color coverage etc 79 magazine budget also includes allo cation distribution magazine free members AMA Some explanation may helpful Executive Council has established policy whereby AMA officers certain Contest Directors receive free memberships token reward services performed behalf AMA members Note AMA has about 160 volunteer officers hundreds Contest Directors run over thousand sanctioned meets per year free members allocation general income made cover cost magazines printed mailed free members Note cost minimumthe actual cost required print mail extra copies mem bers Thus AMA reimburses magazine budget extra cost printing mail ing additional copies needed above basic amount printed dues-pay ing members area special projects Execu tive Council approved total $47000 broken down specific amounts vari ous events programs listed amounts may may actually used de pending circumstances example 1979 Nats could break large entry $10000 set aside offset possible deficit would needed Similar ly $12000 noted Free Continued page 73 70 Model Aviation Public Relations $ 60577 3000 2600 2500 35700 2400 1360 $108137 PRESIDENTS REPORT President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS EARL E WITT 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING first Executive Council Meeting AMA president now history Council able cover entire agenda effectively midnight hours have often occurred ac complishments will reported other columns subsequent issues Model Aviation surprise expecta tion being able operate under strict interpretation by-laws pre cepts Roberts Rules Order Newly Revised found myself voted down As reported last issue Model Aviation Jim McNeill elected Secre tary-Treasurer Jim able produce draft minutes before profes sional recorder employed purpose major items proposed 1979 AMA budget reviewed length subsequently budget $1523234 approved AMA HQ guidance budget fiscal per formance will subject follow-up reviews Executive Council meet ings An enjoyable prelude meeting reception hosted Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President held ing prior Council meeting time opportunity meet AMA members District VI St Louis area addition individual discussions assem bled guests treated preview motion picture material has gathered new AMA film Scale models promised distribution coming fall HOBBY INDUSTRY CONVENTION AND TRADE SHOW AMA associate member Hobby Industry Association several members AMA Executive Council participated Aeronautics Radio Control Division meetings HIA reason behind having Executive Council Meeting St Louistwo meetings covered trip proliferation radio con trolled hobby gearaircraft course cars boats robotswas major topic discussions trade show exhibited number very competitive low cost simple radio systems impres sive item 28 wing span 020 cu proportional rudder ready-tofly Radio Control Cub Cox model will cost less us spending marginally con trollable rudder escapement pulse control equipment 30 years ago inflation taken account little Cub will give chance embark hobby RC flying about one-fourth cost rest us started addition poten tial new model fliers would expect large numbers ready-to-fly Con trol Line modelers step up try hand RC Syracuse NY District II Sym posium Cub given door prize found first reac tion new Cub some dedicated RC fliers panic thought frequency congestion However model itself threat product can take opportunity expand hobby 49 MHz about 1000 foot range will interfere other RC activities still model airplane requires degree skill fly recover piece fly again unlike simple RC cars boats part advancing technology industry market controls organized modelers Lets join purpose mind join us would recommend make ourselves known stores deal ers selling ready-to-fly RC jewels May1979 71 2 L J reai unnur S mouuIreduy-Iu-tIy ETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 have just taken minutes St Louis Council Meeting Can tell something confidentially Wont read anywhere else members Districts II IV VI VIII have nothing worry about repre sentation AMA Council Meeting Mr John C Grigg Chuck Foreman Horrace Cain John Embry did outstanding job meeting serving people back home regulars agreed Homer Smith Vince Mankowski Ken Morris Carl Wheeley commented no drop quality new elections AMA still has strong diverse Council no yes offer assist buyers learning fly us course will help insure successful fliers importantly will certainly assure progress advanced models will working us utilizing limited frequency spectrum obtaining frequen cies AMA INSURANCE GOOD NEWS insurance has become competi tive market have offers little half per member rate budgeted Council contingent AMA picking up larger portion deductible able maintain good bet ter claim safety record have past three years will substantial savings will help off set future inflationary increases operations FREE FLIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS plans Free Flight World Championships Taft CA October 6 through 9 progressing As last re port direct operations costs should covered fees will able avoid type losses sustained last two World Championships held USA TRANS-AM RC RELAY RACE event title doesnt ring bell have endeavoring ganize Trans-America Race starting Washington DC Whittier Narrows CA elapsed flying time race men governing body Academy lake word Horrace particularly fearless advocate what feels right hope never gets mad No pays honest model build ers go meetings four times year serve because sense pride interest have squawk AMA about spend dues money whatever constructive suggestion offer write call District VP guarantee gov erning body organization will HEAR about pay dues youve got right have say its handling thereof Well got heavy stuff out way what else new some very impor tant people want meet month know run Clubsof-the Month Ill crossing district lines pok ing around important VPs backyard thats out HOWEVER plenty AMA special interest groups keep busy years have no boundaries its time met some planned 11 Leg Teams organized Total Team Leg Team flying two-day section race race will between several Total Teams race scheduled September 1979 still number Leg Team shortages time growing short Teams must have minimum five members maximum seven plan new you terested call Public Relations Depart ment AMA HQ Phone 202 347-2751 AGENDA FOR NEXT EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING As February 20 1979 follow ing items have submitted con sideration next Executive Council Meeting held April 27 1979 Proposals alternate membership forms 90-day limited temporary memberships com petition memberships etc Contest Director training exam ination prior initial licensing relicensing inactive over two years Review AMA film production costs inventory films produced AMA Consideration returning Model Aviation optional status other compromise Review Model Aviation content operating costs Consideration proposal arrange FAI teams meeting training team prior competing World Cham pionships Report insuring non-AMA show teams other demonstrations Report status Delta Dart Delta Dart II Programs Budget review Review possible by-laws revisions month begin exciting breath taking serialized two-part story Nation al Free Flight Society NFFS de serve attention splendid special interest modeling groups United States None united dedicated dont think anyone will offended mention Free Flight group first officially recognized AMA help represent interested USA Begun 1965 late Dick Black Carl Fries first membership fee ac cepted December 15 1965 Today encom passes substantial portion competition Free Flighters America Society pub lishes its own magazine Dieest Jerry James Orlando FL launching AA current Digest edited Mr John Oldencamp San Diego CA Previous edi tors Walt Rozelle VTO Dave Linstrum Bob Meuser Bill Giesking others printed famous FAI Power flier Doug Gaibreath list Free Flighters have contri buted life NFFS read like Whos country include Bob Stal ick has served Director Pete 72 Model Aviation Buckets Johnson renowned Power man District V FF Contest Coordinator very presence strikes fear hearts competitors Charlie Sotich Chicago Herb Franck Bill Booth others name exorably woven through life thread down through fruitful years Hardy Brodersen Beginning treasurer today both permanent Executive Director terim president clock has balance wheel NFFS has balance wheel keep Next month will introduce dedicated people reveal secret unity identify secret umbilical cord binds Free Flighters together though separated thousands earth miles confidential information know can trust keep next issue Model Aviation mag azine dont miss Will Hardly Brokenspar still overlord Can devoted model ers manage float another issue Digest Watch mailbox next Part II ected Income Membership Dues juniors @$ 500 juniors@1300 Seniors@750 Seniors @ 1550 Family Open61700 Open @ 2500 Total Memberships No Members 3697 757 4084 1514 1001 52526 Less Partial year membership credits Total Membership Income Magazine Members Allocation distribution free members $438376 10752 Subtotal Other Income Life Memberships$ 1000 Club Charter Fees48000 Sanction Insurance1500 Sanction Fees4800 FAI Stamps8500 Supply & Souvenir Sales 000 Film Rental2500 Interest Income savingsaccts 20000 Contributions200 Misc Membership Service Fees1 000 MA Advertising & other mag income________ Total Other Income Gross Income Operating Expense Budget Allocation Magazine 1523234 564348 Net Income before Special Projects Special Projects Trans American Relay Race 1979 FF World Championshio 78 FAI surplus 1979 Nats 1979 junior Programs Total Special Projects Balance Surplus Reserve MODEL SIZE 15000 12000 10000 10000 Cant pg 69 Responses should made AMA HQ preferably mid-April copies can made circulated individual Executive Council members have written subject past six months need againthe previous correspondence will serve purpose Meanwhile noted Model Aeronautics Association CanadaAMAs equivalent organization Canadahas re cently adopted limit 55 lbs 25 kilos insurance purposes European coun tries limit same Federation Aeronautique Internationale FAI uses competition 11 lbs 5 kilos 79 BUDGET Cant page 70 Flight World Championships may needed amount $10000 earmarked junior Programs indicate commitment such programs However use money sub ject Council approval specific program has yet developed Only Trans Am Relay Race major PR project 1979see December 78 issue Total $ 18485 9841 30630 23467 17017 1412590 10200 1402390 4491 28 953262 $1049762 958886 90876 $ 6 Magazine Cost per Member $8 $8 $8 Member Magazines $ 6056 12112 420376 438376 10752 116592 $565720 564348 $ Model Aviation page 44 amount likely spent unless substantial industry sponsorship realized PR area currently slated major expansion 1979 As compared past few years typical $20000 budgeted annually opera ting expenses total $35700 has ap proved PR Department year addition $10000 usual has added Film Production budget Al though shown PR Department ex pense film effort obviously PR related general AMA PR effort much larger members appreciate year effort will largest yet Some past criticism effect AMA should way PR due fact previous budgets identi fied usual $20000 year operating expenses item PR related budget 1 mat 1979 makes overall PR effort much visible although areas such films Nats Junior programs etc listed separatelysimply because operated PR Department Adding up total PR effort year will easily volve cost least $200000 probably closer quarter ofa million dollars Continued next page May1979 73 rid-tamous I-Al power uur ugug i breath Cr being congratulated Nets fa mous Free Flight Director Homer Smith iug NFFS Digest printer pubman Dowsetts young son riying &ntlsn BBC Hawk NFFS way annually awards scholarskiips deserving youngsters 79 BUDGET Cont pg 73 actual income expenses AMA operations 1978 will published shortly 1978 financial report still awaiting final figures bills yet received January tenta tive budget prepared 1978 results will affect next budget review spring since obvious January year would end up red previous reserve funds used up itself would indicate 1979 budget might end up surplus other hand higher budgeted membership renewal fig ures 6eing registered through end Jan uary projecting greater income shown factors thus expected counter other end result likely positive negative Budget revisions resulting spring review will published soon available probably May June meantime current budget indicates 1979 al ready good year financially should end up better shown CREDIT CARDS OK FOR NEW MEMBERS HATS As experiment AMA Executive Council last fall approved use Visa Master Charge credit cards renewal 1979 memberships experiment worked well about 8% 3800 members out 47500 paying credit card end January volume sufficient hold costs service 3% income volved As result use credit cards has extended permit use new memberships also Nats entry fees 1979 Visa Master Charge cards can also used items AMAs Supply Service section provided amount least $10 INCOME Membership Subscriptions MA 54797 @ $8 Advertising Income Hobby Shop Income Other Subscriptions Plans Income Subtotal me other allocated Allocation distributions free members officers CDs etc Total Income EXPENSE Editorial Expense Monthly Columnists Drafting Articles Plans Pictures Production Costs Composition Typesetting etc Art & Photo Color Separation Printing Misc Supplies Circulation Expenses Postage Label & Sort Administrative Costs Telephone Insurance Travel Advertising & Promotion Miscellaneous Total Direct Costs Allocated Expenses % Gen AMA Exp Salaries & Taxes Rent Miscellaneous Office Postage Printing Supplies Subtotal Allocated Expenses Total Expenses NET INCOME ANOTHER DENVER SUCCESS STORY currently seven AMA chartered clubs Metro Denver Modeling Council Council demonstrating outstanding leadership model aviation promotion benefit member club Council established basis old principle numbers strength working together can accomplish sum dividual efforts simple example joint promotion handout sheet Council supplies quantity area hobby shops new comer inquires local activity gets information tells about clubs meet fly contact simple piece paper communica tions link helps get loners beginners newcomers informed about whats hap pening get involved Council provides another service member clubfora relatively small additional fee can associate member other clubs entitles him use flying sites well No voting privileges other clubs provided no conflict clubs primary interest running own affairs Another feature Denver Council ar rangement makes attractive clubs participate Council oper ates its own fundsno money required clubs fund Council Coun cil obtains its own funds through operation annual model expoequivalent trade show member clubs participate jointly promote model aviation general public happy situation Denver al ways Just few years ago club did its own thing little no joint effort ways competed members developed animosities Now however good leadership Council having demonstrated could done jointly separately model aviation Denver has gotten far greater pub lic appreciation activity whole needs clubs Council leadership has avoided high pressure armtwisting tactics have simply invited participation clubs given equal representation decision-making concerning joint projects use funds prime example Council accomplish ment produced last October Council sponsored AMA District meeting Denver organizing program talks movies forum gathered key AMA offi cers Colorado Nebraska Wyoming Kansas also AMA Executive Director Washington DC As result AMA members approx imately 150 leaders attended got meet representatives face face get questions answered have suggestions considered highly successful affair expec ted repeated annually net result service area AMA members AMA national organization officers interested meeting responding members possible Denver Council idea similar what has being done some other cities has just few years demonstrated simple approach can work effectively Other areas could well same added thought next natural step beyond creation state councils chapters represent larger numbers members clubs 74 Model Aviation Part III L AVIATION MAGAZINE Income Expense Budget $ 79392 27600 3000 6600 $438376 $116592 10752 $565720 56640 24507 4200 6500 269444 200 34716 6300 2400 500 2000 2700 200 304851 41016 410307 142672 3429 3600 4000 340 564348 THE APATHY ABATES lot confusion has occurred recent months due published statements about AMA other magazines basic state ments made AMA member commented various editors other people good part confu sion has produced nature various personalities involved differ ences viewpoints natural result has controversy case sincerity abounds sides individual sincerely believing right comments negative towards AMA critizing AMA decisions regarding dues budget magazine finances general have some positive aspects important seems change AMA financial information being looked discussed has led realization information needs improved 79 budget presentation issue step direction What previously taken granted ignored now getting much deeper scrutiny has typical better understanding AMAs budge1 operations seems developing interested Meanwhile much being done ex plain communicate details AMAs op erations such last months report AMA HQ general AMA will publishing such information goal better forming educating AMA members about organization AMA member Dave Peltz made biggest personal investment time effort review question AMAs financial reports became focal point pros cons involved acknowledge thanks obvi ous interest dedication cause regarded Ralph Nader typededicated tenacious persistent aggres sive best interests mindas perceives themfor organization model aviation general thing surehe has put out correspondence subject anyone can remember So didnt Mode/Aviation publish Daves letters like some other maga zines basic reason felt still interpretations wrong presentation complex too much time space would have re quired properly respond felt still mem bers would rather see magazine space used information about models fly ing arguments about things like budgets Yet admit should try bet ter job informing members about ganization certainly aware need because Daves efforts Meanwhile hope avoid further editorializing subject minimize emotionalism discussing differences viewpoints opinions improving quantity quality information presenta tion will try encourage better under standing about AMA fingers crossed will offend would rath er see magazine pages used something enjoyable Connecticut a Maine achusetts S New Hampshire Rhode Inland ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenan Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidentn Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 Hinh Street Old Town ME 04468 Charles H Learoyd PO Box 428 West Groton MA 01472 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly Place Norwalk CT 06850 George Parker 7 Paul Dr Lee MA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Drive Ledyard CT 06339 Williow Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kittery ME 03904 DOUBLE BARRELED DISTRICT SPECTACULAR! SUNDAY APRIL 11979 Massasoit Community College 290 Thatcher Street Brockton MA 02401 Off Route 27 just East Downtown Brockton Call 603 3624884 further information GIANTBEST EVERDISTRICT MODEL AIRCRAFT EXPOSITION AND DISTRICT MEETING 1 PM 6 PM Open Public Giant Delta Dart Program Youngsters Model Displays Manufacturers Displays AMA Booth Prizes Door Prizes Admission $100 Children 12 under free 6 PM 8 PM District Meeting World-Known Speakers Joe Bridi Main Speaker No admission charge for-this meeting 1 PM 6 PM Theeter Continuous movies latest color sound Marvelous Miniatures Fly RC Choppers others Delta Dart Starting 130 PM Free first 300 youngsters 12 Program under accompanied adult Build fly own Delta Dart under expert adult supervision rubberpowered model really FLIES! Symposiums Continuous talks discussions some foremost people model aviation todayEd Izzo Dave Brown Ernie Huber RC Pattern Helicopter flying Bob Hunt World Champ UC Stunt Flier Henry Struck Free FlighN Contest Board Member par excellence John F Byrne Show Team fame others Door Prizes & Door prizes half hour 130 6 PM RC equipment Giant Raffle engines supplies First raffle prize World En gines Xpert 5-ch RC rig alternate cash substitute non-participants Exhibition Flying Dave Brown Ernie Huber Sammy Frey Bob Hunt Site will thrill actual RC UC demonstration fly ing weather permitting 6 PM 8 PM TOP NOTCH SPEAKING PROGRAM NO ADMISSION CHARGE AMA District Meeting JOE BRIDI comes way sun ny California feature speaker evening Earl Witt new AMA President Cliff Piper District Vice-President appointed elected District AMA officials will hand meet ADEQUATE SPACE FOR THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE AND PARTICIPANTS COME AND BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS New Jersey Verk ID DISTRICT REPORT John C Grige District II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 Aaaociate VIoe-Praidunna Pete Bianchlnl 280 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 David Flfield 11 Lam Lane Elunora NY 12085 lack Sommarco 2082 Emerson Ate. IJunion NJ 07083 Tom Silver RD 3 8ox412 Matson NY 13662 John Byrne 36-2g 213th So Bayside NY 1 t36t Hank SmIth 2 Lorraine Ave. Aaburn NY 13021 Going try shorten months col umn after long last time start off have appointed John Byrne Jr im mediate past VP Associate VP feel John has much add AMA certainly whole heck lot contribute dis trict lost AMA Secretary-Treasurer post Council meeting 7-6 Jim McNeill Sure hope John tries fall position tattletale spies work again time caught truely dedicated modeler hard doing what likes bestflying flying flying paraphrase mail mans creed neither wind nor rain nor sleet nor snow shall keep Doug Reynolds fly ing Doug put flight February 4 1978 Again 5th 6th etc Actually flew least once day 365 days completing 365th flight February 3 1979 day Syracuse-area Sympo sium still goes know weather Central New York will appreciate what Doug has accomplished May1979 75 picture shows Doug holding VK Nieuport sport bipe ling off inthe snow FrankIi ofsway NJ contributor next group photos first picture shows group children Piscataway Township engaged learning about model aircraft through Delta Dart program sponsored Central Jersey RC Club second picture same some truly unposed posteriors evidence John Leone Walt Fisher John Bollenbach John Reiser background 6~I P" jut, rjdrt IIUW Lenteral NJ RC Club displaying models conjunction Piscataway Chamber Commerce Expo second pic ture has club past-president John Reiser left present club president John Bol lenbach glaring photographer Fine ex amples club working hard own local public relations Thats wrap-up month Keep newsletters comtng Great hear clubs 01ev sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahe Road Dayton OH 45429 Aveodata VIne-Prealdenna Ciban 5102 Edenhursi Lynhuran OH 44124 Fnevela Pluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Laird Jackson 523 Msadowbroek Sn David PA 19087 Edward Wissar 1521 Surnanit Sn McKsenporn PA 15131 First must apologize missing report last month Im afraid months re port will very short also since business has kept run since January 1 fact have home few days past two months have conducting high ly successful flight test program Nevada have fully demonstrated military worth what call Mini-RPV remote ly piloted vehicle recent test series Its exciting since have working problem since 1971 using substantial amount model aircraft technol ogy program Interestingly over 50% project personnel modelers since have discovered extremely re sourceful capable interested people have chance scan ac cumulated mail recently inter esting information received AMA HQ seems spite some criticism recent dues increase membership re newals proceeding pace greater 1977 over 95% 1978 Obvious ly no likes pay dues lieve members recognize need course real advantages belonging AMA will also add spite its de tractors AMA does pretty good job providing modeling needs feel will continue improve its service mod elers note closing congratulations fel low District Iller Earl Witt now new AMA President So have problems suggestions whatever can now fire away new volunteer Delawars rict Celambia land nlt Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 609 Pehite Road Mechanicsville VA 23111 Aaaocian vtee-Preaddenb Wayne Abernathy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Sob Charripine 206 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23600 Howerd Cnispmn 611 Beedwood Dr Chartottsville VA 22001 V Sill Helns 2000 Tynota Road Charlotte NC 26210 Scottis Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19800 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Fatts Church VA 22042 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayertevilte NC 28301 Since reported last have January Council meeting St Louisits good thing talking modeling instead trying flywith snow Council Meeting devoted mainly discussing approving 1979 AMA budget full report will found elsewhere magazine want mention couple items increase funds public relations feel move right direction let public better informed activities also enlarges educational potential AMAboth prospective members safety information current fliers Council also authorized increase funds produce new films film li brary will now get new film year heretofore has taken years budget produce just film Also great er emphasis will placed communications between HQ staff general mem bership area need im provement can help accomplish making feelings known what want done within AMA next Council Meeting will late April expect have agenda meeting no later last part March will notify district AVPs soon have agenda can notify get comments feelings way will better equipped express opinions desires District IV Council Meet ing time read club offi cers should have received PR packet AMA about Muscular Dystrophy program clubs asked participate summer program can ideal ve hicle give club recognition con tact local officials also tie publicity will generated crosscountry relay race So go club meet ing see what about proposal made voted add Electric Free Flight Nats ap proved will 1979 Nats schedule start building Electric Power Free Flight planes Another item now under discussion whether AMA should have separate classifica tion licensesfor example should com petition flier have different license should pay Sunday Sport flier What thinking Keep mindwhat does competition mean guy gal competing club fun fly just ones flying classified contests have question district Soar ing enthusiasts Which two special terest groups represent largest number Soaring enthusiasts districtthe Na tional Soaring Society League Silent Flight choose should special interest group represent AMA As can see am turning tide asking whys wherefores change another What feeling RC Pattern classification Should have classification below Novice restrictions type aircraft equipment true beginner compe tition stands chance should let Novice class stand have asked question lot lately Id like opinions Whats Happening District IV Sky Lancers Washington would like thank SLOW Club members invitation attend annual banquet wife enjoyed fellowship excellent food gave good opportunity find out what Control Line members doing what needs Radio Control League North Carolina Congratulations Charlie Spear elec tion president RC/NC Charlie 76 Model Aviation havebeen corresponding hope able meet RC/NC sometime summer Mall Show Delaware April 28th First State RC Club Delaware RC Club Wilmington MAC will hold exhibit Concord Mall north Wilmington DE noon 6 PM Scotty Moyer AVP Del aware will schedule per mits will Brain Busters Club March 16th Bob Champine will attend Brain Busters FF club meeting Newport News VA article will probably printed after meeting am looking forward getting ideas comments meeting reference Free Flight activities Tidewater Radio Control Club Febru ary 1 Bob Champine AVP Southern VA invited attend speak TRC club meeting both enjoyed meeting came away lot good ideas especially enjoyed question answer period cleared up lot questions about AMA what does its members clubs besides insurance cover age feel best way establish better communications link between members HQ Thanks TRC op portunity speak visit Chesapeake Bay Radio Control sad ness would like reprint article Crab Rag newsletter Memoriam deepest regret nounce recent passing long-time mem ber Burton Phelps Burt long time members CBRC remained active helpful fellow RCers despite several years poor health Sincerest condolences Burts wife family entire mem bership will greatly missed Newsletter Editors would like thank newsletter editors have put mailing lists too list appreciate informa tion keep coming have asked lot questions column reason want answers comments Discuss questions club meetings flying fields over phone talk building plans fellow member Drop line call personal opin ion clubs opinion want vote Council District IV just myself So let hear 450 movie some topic interest could pool movies central place distri bute list available titles Im thinking such topics cover MonoKote install retractable gear wing similar educational type subjects Pro gram chairmen could build series pro grams around movies supplement live presentations club members Furthermore individuals clubs could benefit having access ma terials movies should carefully edited spliced titles written script keyed certain scenes Sound movies al possibility adventurous first club individual send such movie will regret District V newsletter editors en couraged send copies newsletters to AVP respective states think District V unique VP AVPs newsletter editors Can other district make such claim Did notice dull boring column pictures liven up space need information about club activities individuals families doing interest ing things pictures Let hear Alabama ida S Georgia issippi to Rico V South Carol essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Associate VIcs-Proaldents John Gorday 631 Oueen Circle Jackson MS 39209 Jerome Hail 4326 Sayesood Dr. Hwsusvllls AL 35605 Richard Jackson 106 Thornle St Coarlaston Hgts. SC 20406 Arthur Johnson 932 Senyan Dr. Ostray Saach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6621 Rotting Fork Or. Nashville TN 37205 Joseash Minslizzi SR 00666 Son 1632 Fajardo PR 00646 Ed Moorman P0 Boo 1643 Eglln APe FL 32542 Tom Thacher 2390C Lswrencvllls Hwy. Dacacur GA 30033 case wondering new name new face found top column its because Jim McNeill now Secretary-Treasurer AMA am fill ing unexpired term As starting point would like know flying what Dis trict V having problems what kinds problems have recently heard San Juan Sport Flyers fly ing new site Birmingham Aeromodelers have just lost lease Find ing keeping good flying site seems common problem step toward solving flying site problem educate public about benefits model flying way public relations activities such mall shows air team demonstrations educa tional programs schools AMA can help mall shows provid ing literature table top display now possession would like use please let have request soon possible District V has three sanctioned show teamsthe Florida Air Show Team Bama Flyers Air Show Team Hobby Hangar Fly-Boys club inter ested presenting school program check Delta Dart program What Earl Witt Rhett Miller have common Raquel Welch Cheryl Ladd Well according newsletter Capitol City RC Club Jackson MS four along long list other ables appeared last club meeting secretary must have terrible time keeping up important people dont attend course really important people club members ones matter way make new club members feel important hold beginners fun fly ease novices competition mini mum pressure what Demajagua RC Flying Club did recently winners Johnny Perz Jr Jose Moreida Juan Rivera club really ball Since Puerto Rico isnt itinerary AMA cross-country relay club plans have endurance contest mark occa sion open design kind powerglow diesel electric solar Safety message need keep mind Phil McDowell editor Glow Plug Middle Tenn RC Society bringing message club issue presents good humor getting point across current topic safety area mammoth mod el big big enough big can model get still safe size alone im portant size weight speed com bination problem would like thoughts about matter may come up Council meeting near future have asked officers District V ideas about establishing library Super 8 movie film circulation District V now would like ideas Almost club has member Super 8 movie cam era club prepared two three reel Illinois ana ucky Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buftalo Grove IL 60090 Asaodste Vic-Prealdanta Dew Davis DA Enusrprises Oou 336 Haubstads IN 47639 Chuck Delano 7203A Twin Oaks IndianapolIs IN 46226 Roger Gears RR 5 Oulncy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 109 NE 44th St. Kansas City MO 64116 Glenn Lee eio Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Jim Sears P0 Boo 306 Burgin KY 40310 Bob underwood 4100 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63126 Spring Spring wherefore art thou Spring Right cheer honey under snow Ive shoveled shoveled can find thee balsa lies rotting worktable whilst shovel thee Come guys have rational af ter shovel s - day after day May1979 77 omewnere benina tnat airplane un der hat Jim Sears Burgin KY Jim Associate Vice-President AVP Southeastern portion AMA District VI both eager able help problem relative AMA affairs Jim na tive Kentuckian has Kentuckian cheer ing team wife Betty scale models Tammie Mark Jim now engaged RC Sport Scale has flown CL some FF Jim served president Lex ington Model Airplane Club before helping es tablish Burgin Barnstormers Jim graduate Morehead KY State University employed IBM Lexington also en joys camping boating modelers can proud sport spawns persons volunteer time talent ser vice others Thanks newsletters Ill try get club card thanks overlook Im just dumb slighting you get two cards Im screwing up pick ing Safety local shows AMA mandatory magazine constantly recurring topics Safe ty cannot overstressed Very few model fliers new sport can appreciate lethal weapon possess addi tion after period continuous success its easy forget just quickly lovely artwork can become unguided missile ego pride self form own fan club place ourselves vulnerable posi tion Please fellow modelers heed warnings Make safety awareness proportional square hours spent flying field Mall shows demonstrations der day way gain re quired acceptance public obtain keep flying sites People seem bet ter condone things understand Terre Haute IN RC Club sponsor ing show Honey Creek Mall May 5 6 THIRCC composed boats cars planes Contact D May 201 Madison Terre Haute IN 47803 812 235-1017 WyreFlyers Peoria IL seem have access fine hobby shop Olde Prope Shoppe appears have both hard-toget items low prices good com bination say Madison County RC Flyers will host annual May Fun Fly May 6 Contact list ed Competition Newsletter section issue West Side RC Society Indianapolis IN dig social activities Family picnics summer pitch-in dinner January Sounds great Chicago Aero-Angels hosted CL Combat Contest during Blizzard 79 wanted attend afraid leave house Chris Gay St Charles 1st Open Greg Strombeck Rockford 1st Junior Page Peter son 1st Senior AA planning all-Combat contest June 9 10 KCRC Kansas City MO already working improving field know importance good field Two KCRC members Leonard Peggy McCoy unfortunate trip Tangerine Meet Florida After being robbed motel suffered accident during return trip Auto trailer planes wiped out Mr Mrs McCoy District VI wish speedy recovery happy re turn flying field AVPs Delano Geers Hughes Under wood backed up Executive Council meeting St Louis January 27 first EC meeting resulted both elation dis appointment minutes will published will speculate bit few points voted sizeable increases PR film projects several EC members against programs would result nu merically strong AMA TheT want smaller membership will blindly follow whatever policies AMA leadership hands Just like Adolph wanted back mid-30s find difficult spend public relations yet afraid enough members can talk FCC local officials position strength last article asked some questions FAI team training under study AMA NAA agreement may need by-laws change Low-cost special memberships above para graph may answer info later AMA self-insurance lack money Pay-outs have large Big cases still pending Insurance will continue fluctuating problem Total per member cost now bud geted $275 plus $40000 clubs less $350 per AMA must provide member some journal failure part IRS argument against tax exempt sta tus am personally against magazine commercial quality mandated member ship AMA buys free subscriptions AMA officers contest directors etc amount about $10000 out general fund allows magazine show few hundred dollars profit Accounting won derful very versatile mechanism AVPs will happy continue discussion subjects now its time fly friendly skies Iowa igan C Minnesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT KenmeUi F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Avenue Muscatine IA 62761 Assoelata viCe-PrasIda51t James Clark 4444 Woodviaw Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Robert Lwndberg 4928 Tioga St. Duluth MN 55804 Tim Price 11287 Sear Stanling Hgcu Ml 48078 William Rolsrirg 4494 Tenglawood Tr. Sr Jcaapls MI 49085 Geoff Styles 2801 5 Beaumont Ave. Kamasnilla WI 83139 Terry Taylor 8308 Lombardy Lana Crystal MN 58428 Wayna Veagar 38235 Castle Romulw Ml 48174 lots interesting things re port month will expand Ex ecutive Council meeting held St Louis January 27 1979 should well report ed elsewhere issue important have other district events use space Please notice new names top column have appointed ROBERT LUNDBERG Associate Vice-President Northern Minnesota Bob has graciously ac cepted position responsibility goes Bob serve area modelers dont hesitate let him know thoughts AMA business have also some changes made area EAST CONTEST COORDINA TOR Mrs DEBI IMHOFF new CL-FF Contest Coordinator East Debis ad dress 524 Sinclair NE Grand Rapids MI 49503 Mr LEN ROE has appointed RC Contest Coordinator East Lens ad dress 6539 Orchid Drive Jenison Ml 49428 beginning contest season people will need help coopera tion since starting out much notice Debi Len replacing Wes Slack has served position quite some time Thanks Wes work would have really some prob lems would like point out vital send sanctions right indi vidual prevent lost time problems cooperation will appreciated WESTERN MICHIGAN RAF will sponsor swap meet trade show Satur day April 28th Southwest YMCA 2222 44th Street SW Grand Rapids MI can contact Mr HUGH ALLEN 2716 Carla Grandville Ml 49418 further de tails first swap show should good Both static scale displays aircraft boats will featured THE DISTRICT VII WEST MEETING will held MAY 51979 REGISTRY HO TEL BLOOMINGTON MINNESOTA Ten tative plans convention-type meeting noon 5 PM HAPPY HOUR 5 7 BANQUET 7 PM meeting sponsored MINNEAPOLIS AREA AMA Clubs Special guests will hand names certain time will hope see District VII people possible Mark date calendar contact TERRY TAY LOR AVP Crystal MN full details would like quote new flying field rule Milwaukee Flying Electrons newsletter FLYPAPER Pilots using gasoline model fuel shall bring fire extinguisher flight line seems some aware seriousness type fuel being used models today GREATER MILWAUKEE RC ASSO CIATION held display February 3rd 4th Below some pictures taken show pictures AMA dis play available club use functions can use let know well advance can get name list First come first served 78 Model Aviation well-written editorial appeared STURGIS AREA RIG SOARING STARS newsletter ASTRO-NOTES CLAY HOWE editor is. Some modeling magazines have recently published articles suggest AMA does properly inform its members financial status priorities Model Aviation has tried reply latest issue editorial rather vague ASTRO-NOTES Editorial meant pro con AMA opinion Some individuals feel AMA dues increase $25 year necessary caused AMA spending too much money magazine ey should spent important things AMA magazine financed its own funds important things receive money balance AMA dues feel $25 very reasonable just insurance plus other services AMA provides magazine bonus Although Model Aviation does com pare ways some other magazines opinion can $453600 magazine compare $1307304 magazine approxi mate figure MAN RCM Some feel AMA monopoly current membership card cannot participate organized competition events Like government monopoly US Postal Service until something better comes along well have play game town way 1 Sc small fee pay get letter almost anywhere and. ure ask local Allstate agent $1000000 insurance policy premium $25 year better have cardiac unit handyl As AMA service have waited six weeks Supply & Service items last week received some STARS club infor mation requested week fore have comments ways AMA can change better let know writing can done provid ing opinions ideas District Vice-President Kenneth F Morris Associ ate Vice-President Bill Rohring Addresses people issue Model Aviation Arkansas S Louisiana 0 New Mexico homa 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 1500 Anita Street Suiphor LA 70663 Asoociat Vic-Prasldanta Buzz Averill 9117 La Barranee NE Alburquerque NM 87111 Ned Borneo 523 N Lebanon SuIpSiar LA 70663 Gene Hempol 301 N Yale Garland TX 75042 William Hurley Ill 927 Commerce Pleasannon TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Bartlesnllle OK 74003 Well fellows ladies blew Right off bat foul-up due erroneous sumption What assumption assumption everyone understood district officers appointments Associate Vice-Presi dents Contest Board members Contest Coordinators expire term elected Vice-President asked continue serve contacted phone along new appointees Unfortunate ly couple cases neglected make contact others thank service personally advise change Instead assumed would notified HQ forward materials information new appointee point Larry Stanfield continued functioning RC Contest Coordi nator until mid-February Apparently quite few people also did get message about change either because submitted sanction applications Larry Simultaneous ly did realize change gun contacting new Contest Coordinator Bob Talley problem discovered corrected some six sanctions granted Bob 20 Larry quick comparison two lists found no conflicts may some cur sory check didnt catch deadline column has caught up being written February 17 50 cannot give definite promise clear However Bob pursuing check-out some problem does exist will prob ably contact parties involved before see article late March am sorry about problems present fault Once again apologies Larry Stanfield did fine job several years same applies persons reappointed personally along AMA thank efforts sim ply case new person office felt need some new people work tails off no pay Talking about contests newsletters get indication going busy year District VIII prolific areas naturally Houston vicin ity believe club NASA already has plans 11 competitive functions Lots other groups have similar thoughtsone ap plied six sanctions oncel out done newsletters predict contest fun flies Dallas Fort Worth Abilene Lafayette New Orleans San Antonio etc ad infinitum including own club Lake Charles lot have noticed some gaping holes coverage district Associ ateVice-Presidents intention fill gaps particularly state Arkan sas heartland Texas especially Houston area problem encountered too candidates dont have enough information make choices Hopefully before next column will have some new appointees tell about meantime matter afterward essential let know what think lot controver sial things wind days can express opinions am aware As stated before expressing feelings cannot guarantee things will go way NOT ex pressing opinion DOES assure voice will heard AMA governed HQ administer rulings Executive Councili 3 votes cast proposal NAA has vote normally abstains internal matters Any thoughts person rules AMA incredible As intimated earlier newsletters beginning come would appreciate newsletter editors adding list particularly interesting get brand new club Houston areathe HAWKS believe acronym Hou ston Area Wireless Kontrolled Soaring Model aviation mushrooming areathere must least seven eight clubs probably 40-mile radius Almost enough month Remember Dallas Trade Show Spring no luck yet pinning down date job going send LSU two weeks sum mer am hoping Dallas show will before will organize district meeting Saturday night Watch col umn forfurther information Pattern Sport Scale fliers also note mentioned ear lier home club LARKS will have contest June 30-July 1 No big dinner just good flying great prizes Overall outstand ing performance will win portable TV Watch contest listings Coonass Nationals again set Lafayette April Thats commercials Thought month sure brain gear before starting flying site Colorads S Kansas 0 Nebraska h Dakota h Oaksta ix DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowaki District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue NE 68005 Axoaclat Vica-Prealdaess Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Blvd Ceeper WY 82601 Paul Kegel 910 North 12th Fargo NO 68102 JIm OReilly4780 N Battin WichIta KS 87220 Urn Rickatne 518 5 Cioudas Sioux Falls SO 87103 WHEWI As unusually long winter draws close good note some May1979 79 clubs within district actually took advantage being indoors P-nut Scale creasing popularity Lincoln Denver Omaha name few Old Man Winter cannot keep good modelers down bad pun says wife-typist normally time club thoughts turn getting contest sanction applications again names Con test Coordinators CL & F FBill Bieda 411 Barker Blvd Omaha NE 68132 RCGeorge Hunter 6962 5 Lamar Littleton CO 801 23 Early Bird Awards years early bird awards go Orbiting Eagles Omaha Nebraska Louisville Radio Control Club Kansas getting contest sanc tion applications mailed early enough first District IX clubs contest cal endar 79 participants will appreci ate early action gentlemen Contest Coordinators grateful Reminders tabletop district display booth use Its great static dis play shows trophy presentationsor almost club promotion free asking Another item may have missed should know about television commercials AMA events available HQ Long short versions sound available soundless films televi sion stations can add own taped nouncements over film Write Janet Clifton Film Clerk AMA HQ formation Denver Fargo District Meetings during 1978 very successful am open suggestions location fall District Meeting Air Capitol Eagles Show Teem District IXs AMA Show Team has completed its first year service long winter has given opportunity some selfevalu ation successful year 79 Several new maneuvers planned team building new models enthusiastically project interest four-mation 60powered version Ken Willards Blue Birds retracts smoke whole works will called jayhawks infor mation AMA Show Team No 121 Air Capitol Eagles write team man ager Jerry Shumaker 10810 West Maple Wichita KS 67209 KCCL Kansas City Control Line modelers arise five clubs once encompassed over 200 members during late SOs self-same clubs supplied numerous na tional international champions clubs once made Kansas City hotbed ac tivity awakening once Larry Laird AMA 27761 2641 Espenlaub Lane Kansas City Kansas 66106 has contacted 75 former members circulated over 500 announce ments re-awakening Under banner KCCL looks like Kansas City will again enjoy variety Control Line activity Mod elers area encouraged contact Larry help information Membership Applications Due some confusion Family Membership dues rates membership applications future will oe explicit meantime anyone has problems receiving magazines membership cards services again asked contact immediately District Vice-Presi dent nearest AVP rea sons have officers please contact AMA HQ first concerning problems sort usually can resolved promptly Trans-Am Update teams will noti fied April selection arrival/depar ture dates route maps will sent out shortly PR Update Nats planning progressing smoothly due early notice Lin coln NE site Nats logo final stages should out time col umn read Muscular Dystrophy Association pro gram Flying Jerry Kids now underway club information packets will valuable clubs whether partici pate project Hopefully clubs will join project AMA film program priority list fu ture films follows 1 Documentary 1979 Nats 2 30-minute film show teams 3 Aeromodeling first experience first flight 4 Local club storytrials suc cesses personalities 5 Personalized story competitor flying 6 Special film Free Flight Control Line 7 History hobby 8 Film celebrity fliers sports show business etc list information opinions sought Please feel free respond concerning film subjects input essential Special interest groups will invited meeting Executive Council during Nats week criteria guidelines govern ing groups will discussed will prob lems relating concerned Representatives groups needed valuable input encouraged Through meeting hope find better ways working gether Nets Briefs Application forms volun teer Nats workers now hands district officers Please pick up fill out send goal 100% participation District IX clubs Yes can help regardless district live need Arizona California S Hawaii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim ScrnIaerea District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redonds Beach CA 90278 Aaeociate Vlee-Preeedaoa Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94508 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Shaw Freono CA 93711 Lonnie Kroaber 4295 Boulder Hwy Las Vegas NV 59121 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds B Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90805 Keith Whitney 14465 Jayiter Di Salt Lake City UT 84117 has barely two weeks since re turned latest Council meeting St Louis still fresh mind Ill mention some highlights First off spirited election office Secretary-Treasurer five candidates balloting over Dis trict V Vice-President Jim McNeill help too will take hundreds workers make Nats best ever Leavenworth County Aeromodelers newsletter Flitelog say g can place last say placed ahead didnt go try Ive Nats about No else going us chance go Nats part Nats Pick up application Nats workers nearest officer nowl AMA Show Teams starting ganize air show years Nats show date August 5 Nats trip will easier year credit cards Executive Council gave HQ go-ahead dorm fees entry fees can charged Visa MasterCharge Elsewhere magazine will find tentative agenda next AMA Executive Council meeting agenda because print ing deadlines similar reasons incom plete objective however let mem bers review agenda order add comments current items add items feel Important Councils hope better communicate inform membership way As example large models will again agenda subject first arose last fall yet no con structive input has received Some com plain AMA has done nothing sub ject would complain Council established 25-pound limit 14pound limit determined displacement wing area wing loading chance again probably last chance get limits set interested parties can agree As years Category Director Con trol Line Nats would like thank PAMPA Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association being first step ward happy follow recommen dation Larry Shorts Event Director Precision Aerobatics PAMPA commended being concerned involved working hard Precision Aerobatics levels THIN KIN LINCOLN winner new Secretary-Treasurer Jim appointed Bill Mathews fill remainder term Fees years Nats remain same last year exception continu ing move discourage late entries late entry fee has raised $50 Speed events have re-arranged run off four days rather six Electric buffs will glad hear Electric Free Flight now part official schedule Soaring will held park Lincoln Free Flight will site 40 miles Lincoln Chase vehicles will allowed field huge study HQ cost allow inter national teams meet practice few days before departure authorized So often team members have never met let alone com peted together HQ has very brief TV commercials avail able clubs utilize publicizing meets can add own soundtrack publi cize mall shows contest Write HQ information 80 Model Aviation Council voted budget 1979 allows 7% increases categories Public Relations film budget two exceptions increased 50% over last year response complaints re visible enough once AMA finds itself enviable position having three companies offering insurance packages Perhaps will result better rates Earl Witt going take sample poll 10% membership poll will cover vast range subjects yet determined have ideas what youd like included poll Owing success membership re newals via credit card Council agreed expand new memberships wilt also expanded cover Nats perhaps time years show asked Council consider two classes licenses sportsman Sunday flier competition license Much discussion ensued nothing being resolved However matter far over Ill continue push lower-cost license Sunday sport flier knows year two might get nominated Nick Johnen Flying Circus club Camarillo Superior Service award approved Nick ob tained flying site club after battling untold obstacles did almost single handed Good job Nick hobby could use bunch like next Council meeting will Friday April 27 Long Beach conjunction MACS Show mentioned giving award Nick Joh nen Ive requests list various awards order importance Starting least award Vice-President certificate progress thro ugh meritorlo us service superior service distinguished service fellowship have appointed Associate VP cover State Nevada name Lonnie Kroe ber brings prior experience him District IX also served AMA appointment leaves Hawaii Associate VP As soon open ing occurs ranks Ill appoint Hawai ian representative Lonnies interests pri marily RC planes boats secondary love U-Control though says isnt much going around Las Vegas Frank Capon resigned Scale Con test Board Frank has served District X years pressures personal life have caught up him owe him thanks job well done replacement no easy task After due deliberation consul tation have named Bill Stroman posi tion Bill will give Free Flight perspective Contest Board top-heavy RC representation Bill has untold years Scale experience should prove valuable asset Board Lonnie Kroeber mentioned interesting use AA engines used sport called tractor pulls offshoot full size tractor pulls tractors ex tremely hopped up engines pull weight models same thing smaller scale Over Arizona way Southwestern Re gionals now history annual affair suf fered lack attendance brought partly very bad weather preceding Too bad because weather meet good Typical cold morning T-shirt afternoon Wind no problem year Free Flight very little participation RC Gliders down last year least six states represented making truly regional contest Utah unique club continues flourish Im referring Utah State Aeromodelers Theyre different phases hob represented membership exist under roof good harmony During winter months club has Indoor flying have good time summer club will host Old Timer Annual Free Flight through Salt Lake Antique Model ers branch club Old Time Nats will held July 2425 26 salt flats latest club visited Silent Wings Soaring Association located West Covina invited out old Free Flighter turned button-pusher Some may recall Dean Landreth late SOs 60s Hes alive well youll glad hear SWSA meeting presided over club president Ian Douglas night club voted make donation FAI Soaring team fund will get money back club treasury various means really nice gesture part showed club film Fly Em Break Em large turnout meeting en joyed themselves immensely club low profile fun-loving bunch yet few fliers win big meets Im still open invitations attend club meetings Drop line want remind have AMA display available table-top setup makes nifty background booth mall show display back Florida business received letter fellow run ner Ohio think Anyhow letter lost trip back before could swer him would drop another line Ill answer him Planning FAI Free Flight World Championships Taft moving ahead Bill Hartill overall CD Bill Bogart business manager/bean counter dates October 3 October 9 1979 Bakers field Inn will HQ Hardy Brodersen interface between two Bills AMA HQ AMA will handle paperwork will furnish seed money cover initial costs FAI Free Flight fund has $12000 should enough organizers attempting budget breakeven operation THE RMALS Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al culver i 607 S von Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Oreete Rt 1 Box 48 Boadview MT 59015 Clarence E Haught RI 5 Boy 16 Coeur dAlene 1083814 Ed McCollough 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Recin 26608 Dover Court Kent WA 98031 Don zipoy 21418 NE Main Street Redmond WA 98052 good District Meeting couldnt sure am sorry because sure good time over doz en clubs represented plus few other individ uals lot items discussed everyone stayed end No new issues brought up space wont consumed going over Boeing Hawks de serve big vote thanks inviting us have District Meeting conjunction Swap Meet Jerry Odell editor Seattle Radio Aero Club newsletter Plane Talk said best February issue Jerry said some good stuff very little usual junk evidence Hawks seem have knack doing things well despite having president looks like Sasquatch Since Jim Boydston Hawks President year please remind him preceding quote SRAC guy seven feet tall! contest schedule put together pretty well couple conflicts work out Pylon Association did job first gave Don Miller complete schedule Soaring jocks still have some work hope will get schedule Don very soon Don Dodd tells Free Flight Control Line schedule coming together few Free Flight clubs have sent Dodd contest dates yet will get program Seriously get Free Flight Control Line schedules Don Dodd Radio Control sched ules Don Miller soon can Both current addresses can found Model viation Words changed model history now newsletters receive con tain something really gives tickle January issue SCIF Flightplug contained also stolen Bat Sheet Tom Cashman note found among unpublished papers Al phonse Penaud Discovered today squeezing castor beans rubber motors makes last longer sure makes tying knots broken strand bitch following item falls similar cat egory above appeared January issue MRRCS newsletter ed ited N M DahI 12511 111th Ave East Puyallup WA 98371 address because inquiries about origin data should sent him CRASHES EXPLAINED Since cold weather has come Pacific Northwest scientists have given special atten tion crashes attributable tempera ture two phenomena generally con sidered casual factors well-known except ice MonoKote something gets cold tends shrink same time known electronic trans missions may measured frequency wave-length Now temperature gets well below freezing reasonable suppose transmitted radio waves shrink little bit perhaps just enough con fuse airborne receiver what about receiver meteorologists tell us sensable sensible temperature product temperature times wind speed example ambient temperature 20 de grees F plane flying 40 mph sensable temperature about 70 de grees below zerol reasonable ex pect receiver-decoder work efficient ly shivering temperature 70 low put two together shrunken radio waves shivering receiver its easy understand some us crash wintertime May1979 81 JUNIOFLIGHTf EDWHITTEN BoxWall St Sta Now York NY 10005 HOW ABOUT BOSTONIAN must hundred different AMA contest events l very few modelers satisfied Take instance indoor flying scale modelers have two events fly AMA Scale Peanut Scale Both very good course pure endurance indoor fliers have seven eight events cant stand argu ment over scale rules about event models scale look sort scale fly like scale models better becoming familiar Manhattan Formula indoor cabin en durance model gaining worldwide pop ularity under variations MIAMA Clubs rules Manhattan has found appeal worlds top indoor fliers cluding world champions like Pete Andrews USA Laurie Barr England un Kalina Czechoslovakia very pleased event finding such acceptance Manhattan has definitely turned out top-notch experts event although plenty us in-between modelers flying too 5~ Bostonian however indoor event feel should popular finding its advocates among scale fliers among beginners indoor scene some going say Bostonian what thought Manhattan meant However Bostonian close scale some scale models will qualify within rules Bostonian super-light having weigh ten grams young beginner should have little trouble building Bostonian very big easy transport flying site other hand its 16 maximum wingspan bigger Peanut Scale therefore easier build adjust Bostonian gives opportunity dividual design flair loves details allows num erous choices planforms opportunities experiment Bostonian Event has Charisma Fac tor somewhat along line suggested John Triolo Bob Meuser impro visational scale Frisco-Proto idea Bostonians flight pattern realistic its propeller diameter limitation re quired ROG launches ever fun airplane fun event Bostonian know youll like event kit manufactur ers will able help beginners same manner have new P-30 Embryo Endurance events Okay gang lets take look com plete set rules 1 Maximum projected wingspans 16 2 Maximum wing chords 3 3 Maximum propeller diameter 6 4 Power limited rubber motors 5 Minimum weight rubber mo tors 10 grams 6 Maximum overall fuselage length 14 measured propeller bearing 7 Fiselage must contain theoretical VA x 2Y2 x 3 box longerons must both support motor form exceed box requirement No motor sticks al lowed Fuselage must have forward wind shield window side least square inch area 8 Landing Gear must fixed two eter wheels rigid enough suc cessfully support model hand-glided landing 9 Rise-Off-Ground takeoffs required official flights 10 Charisma Factor judge rates model depending model appeals him based construction neatness scalelike details uniqueness design etc 100 rating up 110 used Two models may given same rating models rated against other against 100 110 scale 11 An unlimited number flights al lowed total seconds best 3 multiplied Charisma Factor rules really complicated thorough enough result neat little model looks like airplane Boston ian event lots possibilities lots room experimentation lots oppor tunity display attractive design idea dream plane Bostonian endurance model beauty points can increase score much 10% purposes JUNIOR FLIGHT seems Bostonian good model type build before attempting difficult scale models design can kept simple enough easy building strong enough easy handling Although plastic props required quality plastic propeller can used successfully plastic prop will also help bring weight forward better balance So s Bostonian rules listed probably satisfactory have some further ideas suggestions please write Ed Whitten tell about Incidentally would like information Manhattan Formula contained back issues STAR SKIPPERS send SOc stamps cover postage Ill send bunch Lets hear about Bostonian PAUL McILRATHS ADJUSTABLE PRO PELLER BEARING Paul Mcllrath Americas popular designers rubber-powered sport model airplanes line Sig Manufacturing Co kits including Cabinaire Sig Tiger express outdoor flying very much what want bring out Bostonian event doors hope Paul will design Bostonian us meantime Paul has kindly drawn up JUNIOR FLIGHT very clear draw ing excellent adjustable prop bearing simple works can used kinds SRPSMs Simple Rubber Powered Stick Models both indoors out can adjust downthrust sidethrust system dual bearing keeps prop vibrating much Try winner Paul thank very much REMINDER CHICKEN HIGH Indoor Postal Con test coming close Keep flying just make sure results have sent Ed Whitten end April winds us up month Keep em flying / j5//AT T W ENOUGH ROOM FOR KNOTS /__ IN RUBBER THAS STYLE IS BETTER FOR _____ LINDERSL UNG MOTORS-Z GIVES MORE S TMENT SPACE lV A49KE ADJUSTMENTS DON PUS/I ON THE PROP OR MOTORSTIOA GRB HERE~AND i-liRE WITH LONG NOSE FINGERS OR PLIERSSECOND PLIERS 1 THEN TWIST OR BEND THRUST ADJUSTMENT IS THE /1EV W BETTER FLIGHTS 82 Model Aviation 14DJU5 T4BL PROPEL LEt BEARING SIAIPLE STICA MODELS SELDOM PROVIDE WAY TO M4KE TIlE ADJU6TMENTS NEEDED FOR SUCCESSFLL fLIGh7S TRY ni/S hA//DY ALL -DIRECT/ON 8END4BLE BEARING lv IMPROVE YOUR S PERPORM4NCE x OK FOR VERY LIGHT MODEL 5 USE ABOUT 3/64 av is- 22 INC/I SPANS 1/16 OAt iIEA V/ER 511/PS THICK NARROW STRIPS WORK BEST IF BEARING BENDS IN I-lARD LANDINGS REPLACE IT bit/TN THICKER ONE TOO kYEAKBETTER
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/05
Page Numbers: 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82
At January 27 AMA Executive Coun cii meeting approved line should drawn concerning model size agreed some limit should defined govern whether insurance coverage should provid ed also agreed however further time should given obtain input AMA members various special interest ganizations might affected noted example Coun cil previously approved seeking recom mendations Quarter Scale Associa tion National Miniature Pylon Racing Association concerning size safety responses requested March 31 Thus tween now next Council meeting April 28th time interested parties offer comments constructive sugges tions proposals subject Continued page 73 tentative AMA budget prepared HQ staff January 27 Executive Council meeting provided detail usual particularly regard breakdown expenses various departments con sidered tentative because subject furth er review refinement next Council meeting April time final 1978 financial statement will availableit tentative budget prepared HQ budget effort year comprehensive ever attempted merely rehash updated version last year new feature 79 expense budget showing allocations departments major divisions effort allocations include percentages salaries people efforts support department addi tion directly assigned depart ment example under Public Relations show $60577 includes full-time ries Special Events Director Larry Bolich assistant Penny Witt plus 20% salaries AMA Executive Director 5% Mrs Jackson AMAs Comptroller 5% assistant 15% AMAs in-house printer 5% mail clerk 20% stock clerk 20% receptionist 20% general part-time clerk addition allocated percentages rent telephones postage freight office supplies printing plus actual amount $35700 79 bud geted department operations during year Thus budget year compared other years better shows costs involved various operations including support personnel actually assigned department involved business department Other area Special Projects PR budget does contemplate doACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Break-Even aian 1979 Budget No Membership 80000 70000 60000 Break Line 50000 0 30000 20000 100000 Expense100000 300000 Membership Income $ 1764000 1543500 1323000 1102500 -882000 -441000 -J 91 x uJ 15000001700000 May1979 69 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 COUNCIL APPROVES TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR 79 APPROVED MODEL SIZE UMITING Status asof March 11979 cP~ 50000070000090000011000001300000 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Tentative Budget Part ating Expenses Allocations $452188 18835 34401 Expenses Salaries l departments Annuity Retirement Program Payroll Taxes Total related salaries$ Rent approx 5000 sq ft Telephones Postage ght exclusive membership processing Membership Processing Membership Insurance $275 per member Rule Books Public Relations Operations Travel Supplies etc Awards FlImProjects uction Travel Equip Rental Services Processing Film Library HQ Service Officer Service VP budgets Council travel etc Magazines officers Contest Directors etc Staff Travel Council Trade Shows Meetings Office Supplies stationery materials Office Equipment Maintenance Printing Professional Fees legal audit consultant Insurance General Depreciation Bad Debts Personal Property Taxes FAI 53527 x 50 Teams Programs Mtgs NAA Divisional Fee cost FAI franchise Scholarship Program Totals usive magazine direct costs Model Aviation Magazine Direct Costs Model GeneralMembershipAviation AdministrServicesMagazine Total 505424 28350 13000 32000 $ 91905 13233 6500 14700 81375 179025 7400 35700 1 000 33400 5000 34248 10752 14000 24000 4625 8500 15000 11500 10500 600 3000 26764 26764 1000 $1112927 410307 $134321 6655 1950 9000 81375 179025 7400 $1 42672 3429 direct cost * 4000 FAI & Contests Nats $ 75949 2033 1950 1800 1 000 33400 5000 34248 10752 7000 8400 4625 680 15000 11500 10500 600 3000 1000 $273043 7200 3400 3600 340 7000 2400 2720 26764 26764 $430326$154041$147380 ______________410307 TOTAL Operating Expense *Magazine has separate phone lines $1523234$273043$430326$564348$147380$108137 ing last year Most expense increas es simply inflationary approximately 7% increase applied areas Thus mostly hold-the-line budget HQ opera tions rather expanded services could change however further re view later year shows greater currently budgeted income available im prove HQ services budget assumes will sign up 90% members 197863579 estimated 79 vs 71227 actual paid mem bers 1978 appears conserva tive figures currently running about 94% last year trend gradually creasing further quite encourag ing since Council member estimates voted dues increase last year optimistic rough summary budget pre sented promiseseven ac ceptance special projectsa surplus about $45000 accordance pre viously expressed Council desire build reserves back up couple years ago AMA over $200000 reserve got completely used up 1978 proposed dues increases 1977 1978 de ferred until 1979 over 50000 members already signed up 79 rate continuing improve already have mid-February about 3/4 income will need fulfill bud get time spring Council meeting should able take second look budget final modification balance budgeted income assured rest year note about Model Aviation budget small surplus shown bottom tentional use almost funds available produce best magazine possible magazine budget easily controlled ad justing expenses monthlyas necessaryto stay within income Since have pay taxes magazine profits despite tax-ex empt status magazine budget based minimizing surplus net result situation produce magazine value members budget shown should mean pages color coverage etc 79 magazine budget also includes allo cation distribution magazine free members AMA Some explanation may helpful Executive Council has established policy whereby AMA officers certain Contest Directors receive free memberships token reward services performed behalf AMA members Note AMA has about 160 volunteer officers hundreds Contest Directors run over thousand sanctioned meets per year free members allocation general income made cover cost magazines printed mailed free members Note cost minimumthe actual cost required print mail extra copies mem bers Thus AMA reimburses magazine budget extra cost printing mail ing additional copies needed above basic amount printed dues-pay ing members area special projects Execu tive Council approved total $47000 broken down specific amounts vari ous events programs listed amounts may may actually used de pending circumstances example 1979 Nats could break large entry $10000 set aside offset possible deficit would needed Similar ly $12000 noted Free Continued page 73 70 Model Aviation Public Relations $ 60577 3000 2600 2500 35700 2400 1360 $108137 PRESIDENTS REPORT President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS EARL E WITT 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING first Executive Council Meeting AMA president now history Council able cover entire agenda effectively midnight hours have often occurred ac complishments will reported other columns subsequent issues Model Aviation surprise expecta tion being able operate under strict interpretation by-laws pre cepts Roberts Rules Order Newly Revised found myself voted down As reported last issue Model Aviation Jim McNeill elected Secre tary-Treasurer Jim able produce draft minutes before profes sional recorder employed purpose major items proposed 1979 AMA budget reviewed length subsequently budget $1523234 approved AMA HQ guidance budget fiscal per formance will subject follow-up reviews Executive Council meet ings An enjoyable prelude meeting reception hosted Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President held ing prior Council meeting time opportunity meet AMA members District VI St Louis area addition individual discussions assem bled guests treated preview motion picture material has gathered new AMA film Scale models promised distribution coming fall HOBBY INDUSTRY CONVENTION AND TRADE SHOW AMA associate member Hobby Industry Association several members AMA Executive Council participated Aeronautics Radio Control Division meetings HIA reason behind having Executive Council Meeting St Louistwo meetings covered trip proliferation radio con trolled hobby gearaircraft course cars boats robotswas major topic discussions trade show exhibited number very competitive low cost simple radio systems impres sive item 28 wing span 020 cu proportional rudder ready-tofly Radio Control Cub Cox model will cost less us spending marginally con trollable rudder escapement pulse control equipment 30 years ago inflation taken account little Cub will give chance embark hobby RC flying about one-fourth cost rest us started addition poten tial new model fliers would expect large numbers ready-to-fly Con trol Line modelers step up try hand RC Syracuse NY District II Sym posium Cub given door prize found first reac tion new Cub some dedicated RC fliers panic thought frequency congestion However model itself threat product can take opportunity expand hobby 49 MHz about 1000 foot range will interfere other RC activities still model airplane requires degree skill fly recover piece fly again unlike simple RC cars boats part advancing technology industry market controls organized modelers Lets join purpose mind join us would recommend make ourselves known stores deal ers selling ready-to-fly RC jewels May1979 71 2 L J reai unnur S mouuIreduy-Iu-tIy ETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 have just taken minutes St Louis Council Meeting Can tell something confidentially Wont read anywhere else members Districts II IV VI VIII have nothing worry about repre sentation AMA Council Meeting Mr John C Grigg Chuck Foreman Horrace Cain John Embry did outstanding job meeting serving people back home regulars agreed Homer Smith Vince Mankowski Ken Morris Carl Wheeley commented no drop quality new elections AMA still has strong diverse Council no yes offer assist buyers learning fly us course will help insure successful fliers importantly will certainly assure progress advanced models will working us utilizing limited frequency spectrum obtaining frequen cies AMA INSURANCE GOOD NEWS insurance has become competi tive market have offers little half per member rate budgeted Council contingent AMA picking up larger portion deductible able maintain good bet ter claim safety record have past three years will substantial savings will help off set future inflationary increases operations FREE FLIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS plans Free Flight World Championships Taft CA October 6 through 9 progressing As last re port direct operations costs should covered fees will able avoid type losses sustained last two World Championships held USA TRANS-AM RC RELAY RACE event title doesnt ring bell have endeavoring ganize Trans-America Race starting Washington DC Whittier Narrows CA elapsed flying time race men governing body Academy lake word Horrace particularly fearless advocate what feels right hope never gets mad No pays honest model build ers go meetings four times year serve because sense pride interest have squawk AMA about spend dues money whatever constructive suggestion offer write call District VP guarantee gov erning body organization will HEAR about pay dues youve got right have say its handling thereof Well got heavy stuff out way what else new some very impor tant people want meet month know run Clubsof-the Month Ill crossing district lines pok ing around important VPs backyard thats out HOWEVER plenty AMA special interest groups keep busy years have no boundaries its time met some planned 11 Leg Teams organized Total Team Leg Team flying two-day section race race will between several Total Teams race scheduled September 1979 still number Leg Team shortages time growing short Teams must have minimum five members maximum seven plan new you terested call Public Relations Depart ment AMA HQ Phone 202 347-2751 AGENDA FOR NEXT EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING As February 20 1979 follow ing items have submitted con sideration next Executive Council Meeting held April 27 1979 Proposals alternate membership forms 90-day limited temporary memberships com petition memberships etc Contest Director training exam ination prior initial licensing relicensing inactive over two years Review AMA film production costs inventory films produced AMA Consideration returning Model Aviation optional status other compromise Review Model Aviation content operating costs Consideration proposal arrange FAI teams meeting training team prior competing World Cham pionships Report insuring non-AMA show teams other demonstrations Report status Delta Dart Delta Dart II Programs Budget review Review possible by-laws revisions month begin exciting breath taking serialized two-part story Nation al Free Flight Society NFFS de serve attention splendid special interest modeling groups United States None united dedicated dont think anyone will offended mention Free Flight group first officially recognized AMA help represent interested USA Begun 1965 late Dick Black Carl Fries first membership fee ac cepted December 15 1965 Today encom passes substantial portion competition Free Flighters America Society pub lishes its own magazine Dieest Jerry James Orlando FL launching AA current Digest edited Mr John Oldencamp San Diego CA Previous edi tors Walt Rozelle VTO Dave Linstrum Bob Meuser Bill Giesking others printed famous FAI Power flier Doug Gaibreath list Free Flighters have contri buted life NFFS read like Whos country include Bob Stal ick has served Director Pete 72 Model Aviation Buckets Johnson renowned Power man District V FF Contest Coordinator very presence strikes fear hearts competitors Charlie Sotich Chicago Herb Franck Bill Booth others name exorably woven through life thread down through fruitful years Hardy Brodersen Beginning treasurer today both permanent Executive Director terim president clock has balance wheel NFFS has balance wheel keep Next month will introduce dedicated people reveal secret unity identify secret umbilical cord binds Free Flighters together though separated thousands earth miles confidential information know can trust keep next issue Model Aviation mag azine dont miss Will Hardly Brokenspar still overlord Can devoted model ers manage float another issue Digest Watch mailbox next Part II ected Income Membership Dues juniors @$ 500 juniors@1300 Seniors@750 Seniors @ 1550 Family Open61700 Open @ 2500 Total Memberships No Members 3697 757 4084 1514 1001 52526 Less Partial year membership credits Total Membership Income Magazine Members Allocation distribution free members $438376 10752 Subtotal Other Income Life Memberships$ 1000 Club Charter Fees48000 Sanction Insurance1500 Sanction Fees4800 FAI Stamps8500 Supply & Souvenir Sales 000 Film Rental2500 Interest Income savingsaccts 20000 Contributions200 Misc Membership Service Fees1 000 MA Advertising & other mag income________ Total Other Income Gross Income Operating Expense Budget Allocation Magazine 1523234 564348 Net Income before Special Projects Special Projects Trans American Relay Race 1979 FF World Championshio 78 FAI surplus 1979 Nats 1979 junior Programs Total Special Projects Balance Surplus Reserve MODEL SIZE 15000 12000 10000 10000 Cant pg 69 Responses should made AMA HQ preferably mid-April copies can made circulated individual Executive Council members have written subject past six months need againthe previous correspondence will serve purpose Meanwhile noted Model Aeronautics Association CanadaAMAs equivalent organization Canadahas re cently adopted limit 55 lbs 25 kilos insurance purposes European coun tries limit same Federation Aeronautique Internationale FAI uses competition 11 lbs 5 kilos 79 BUDGET Cant page 70 Flight World Championships may needed amount $10000 earmarked junior Programs indicate commitment such programs However use money sub ject Council approval specific program has yet developed Only Trans Am Relay Race major PR project 1979see December 78 issue Total $ 18485 9841 30630 23467 17017 1412590 10200 1402390 4491 28 953262 $1049762 958886 90876 $ 6 Magazine Cost per Member $8 $8 $8 Member Magazines $ 6056 12112 420376 438376 10752 116592 $565720 564348 $ Model Aviation page 44 amount likely spent unless substantial industry sponsorship realized PR area currently slated major expansion 1979 As compared past few years typical $20000 budgeted annually opera ting expenses total $35700 has ap proved PR Department year addition $10000 usual has added Film Production budget Al though shown PR Department ex pense film effort obviously PR related general AMA PR effort much larger members appreciate year effort will largest yet Some past criticism effect AMA should way PR due fact previous budgets identi fied usual $20000 year operating expenses item PR related budget 1 mat 1979 makes overall PR effort much visible although areas such films Nats Junior programs etc listed separatelysimply because operated PR Department Adding up total PR effort year will easily volve cost least $200000 probably closer quarter ofa million dollars Continued next page May1979 73 rid-tamous I-Al power uur ugug i breath Cr being congratulated Nets fa mous Free Flight Director Homer Smith iug NFFS Digest printer pubman Dowsetts young son riying &ntlsn BBC Hawk NFFS way annually awards scholarskiips deserving youngsters 79 BUDGET Cont pg 73 actual income expenses AMA operations 1978 will published shortly 1978 financial report still awaiting final figures bills yet received January tenta tive budget prepared 1978 results will affect next budget review spring since obvious January year would end up red previous reserve funds used up itself would indicate 1979 budget might end up surplus other hand higher budgeted membership renewal fig ures 6eing registered through end Jan uary projecting greater income shown factors thus expected counter other end result likely positive negative Budget revisions resulting spring review will published soon available probably May June meantime current budget indicates 1979 al ready good year financially should end up better shown CREDIT CARDS OK FOR NEW MEMBERS HATS As experiment AMA Executive Council last fall approved use Visa Master Charge credit cards renewal 1979 memberships experiment worked well about 8% 3800 members out 47500 paying credit card end January volume sufficient hold costs service 3% income volved As result use credit cards has extended permit use new memberships also Nats entry fees 1979 Visa Master Charge cards can also used items AMAs Supply Service section provided amount least $10 INCOME Membership Subscriptions MA 54797 @ $8 Advertising Income Hobby Shop Income Other Subscriptions Plans Income Subtotal me other allocated Allocation distributions free members officers CDs etc Total Income EXPENSE Editorial Expense Monthly Columnists Drafting Articles Plans Pictures Production Costs Composition Typesetting etc Art & Photo Color Separation Printing Misc Supplies Circulation Expenses Postage Label & Sort Administrative Costs Telephone Insurance Travel Advertising & Promotion Miscellaneous Total Direct Costs Allocated Expenses % Gen AMA Exp Salaries & Taxes Rent Miscellaneous Office Postage Printing Supplies Subtotal Allocated Expenses Total Expenses NET INCOME ANOTHER DENVER SUCCESS STORY currently seven AMA chartered clubs Metro Denver Modeling Council Council demonstrating outstanding leadership model aviation promotion benefit member club Council established basis old principle numbers strength working together can accomplish sum dividual efforts simple example joint promotion handout sheet Council supplies quantity area hobby shops new comer inquires local activity gets information tells about clubs meet fly contact simple piece paper communica tions link helps get loners beginners newcomers informed about whats hap pening get involved Council provides another service member clubfora relatively small additional fee can associate member other clubs entitles him use flying sites well No voting privileges other clubs provided no conflict clubs primary interest running own affairs Another feature Denver Council ar rangement makes attractive clubs participate Council oper ates its own fundsno money required clubs fund Council Coun cil obtains its own funds through operation annual model expoequivalent trade show member clubs participate jointly promote model aviation general public happy situation Denver al ways Just few years ago club did its own thing little no joint effort ways competed members developed animosities Now however good leadership Council having demonstrated could done jointly separately model aviation Denver has gotten far greater pub lic appreciation activity whole needs clubs Council leadership has avoided high pressure armtwisting tactics have simply invited participation clubs given equal representation decision-making concerning joint projects use funds prime example Council accomplish ment produced last October Council sponsored AMA District meeting Denver organizing program talks movies forum gathered key AMA offi cers Colorado Nebraska Wyoming Kansas also AMA Executive Director Washington DC As result AMA members approx imately 150 leaders attended got meet representatives face face get questions answered have suggestions considered highly successful affair expec ted repeated annually net result service area AMA members AMA national organization officers interested meeting responding members possible Denver Council idea similar what has being done some other cities has just few years demonstrated simple approach can work effectively Other areas could well same added thought next natural step beyond creation state councils chapters represent larger numbers members clubs 74 Model Aviation Part III L AVIATION MAGAZINE Income Expense Budget $ 79392 27600 3000 6600 $438376 $116592 10752 $565720 56640 24507 4200 6500 269444 200 34716 6300 2400 500 2000 2700 200 304851 41016 410307 142672 3429 3600 4000 340 564348 THE APATHY ABATES lot confusion has occurred recent months due published statements about AMA other magazines basic state ments made AMA member commented various editors other people good part confu sion has produced nature various personalities involved differ ences viewpoints natural result has controversy case sincerity abounds sides individual sincerely believing right comments negative towards AMA critizing AMA decisions regarding dues budget magazine finances general have some positive aspects important seems change AMA financial information being looked discussed has led realization information needs improved 79 budget presentation issue step direction What previously taken granted ignored now getting much deeper scrutiny has typical better understanding AMAs budge1 operations seems developing interested Meanwhile much being done ex plain communicate details AMAs op erations such last months report AMA HQ general AMA will publishing such information goal better forming educating AMA members about organization AMA member Dave Peltz made biggest personal investment time effort review question AMAs financial reports became focal point pros cons involved acknowledge thanks obvi ous interest dedication cause regarded Ralph Nader typededicated tenacious persistent aggres sive best interests mindas perceives themfor organization model aviation general thing surehe has put out correspondence subject anyone can remember So didnt Mode/Aviation publish Daves letters like some other maga zines basic reason felt still interpretations wrong presentation complex too much time space would have re quired properly respond felt still mem bers would rather see magazine space used information about models fly ing arguments about things like budgets Yet admit should try bet ter job informing members about ganization certainly aware need because Daves efforts Meanwhile hope avoid further editorializing subject minimize emotionalism discussing differences viewpoints opinions improving quantity quality information presenta tion will try encourage better under standing about AMA fingers crossed will offend would rath er see magazine pages used something enjoyable Connecticut a Maine achusetts S New Hampshire Rhode Inland ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenan Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidentn Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 Hinh Street Old Town ME 04468 Charles H Learoyd PO Box 428 West Groton MA 01472 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly Place Norwalk CT 06850 George Parker 7 Paul Dr Lee MA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Drive Ledyard CT 06339 Williow Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kittery ME 03904 DOUBLE BARRELED DISTRICT SPECTACULAR! SUNDAY APRIL 11979 Massasoit Community College 290 Thatcher Street Brockton MA 02401 Off Route 27 just East Downtown Brockton Call 603 3624884 further information GIANTBEST EVERDISTRICT MODEL AIRCRAFT EXPOSITION AND DISTRICT MEETING 1 PM 6 PM Open Public Giant Delta Dart Program Youngsters Model Displays Manufacturers Displays AMA Booth Prizes Door Prizes Admission $100 Children 12 under free 6 PM 8 PM District Meeting World-Known Speakers Joe Bridi Main Speaker No admission charge for-this meeting 1 PM 6 PM Theeter Continuous movies latest color sound Marvelous Miniatures Fly RC Choppers others Delta Dart Starting 130 PM Free first 300 youngsters 12 Program under accompanied adult Build fly own Delta Dart under expert adult supervision rubberpowered model really FLIES! Symposiums Continuous talks discussions some foremost people model aviation todayEd Izzo Dave Brown Ernie Huber RC Pattern Helicopter flying Bob Hunt World Champ UC Stunt Flier Henry Struck Free FlighN Contest Board Member par excellence John F Byrne Show Team fame others Door Prizes & Door prizes half hour 130 6 PM RC equipment Giant Raffle engines supplies First raffle prize World En gines Xpert 5-ch RC rig alternate cash substitute non-participants Exhibition Flying Dave Brown Ernie Huber Sammy Frey Bob Hunt Site will thrill actual RC UC demonstration fly ing weather permitting 6 PM 8 PM TOP NOTCH SPEAKING PROGRAM NO ADMISSION CHARGE AMA District Meeting JOE BRIDI comes way sun ny California feature speaker evening Earl Witt new AMA President Cliff Piper District Vice-President appointed elected District AMA officials will hand meet ADEQUATE SPACE FOR THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE AND PARTICIPANTS COME AND BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS New Jersey Verk ID DISTRICT REPORT John C Grige District II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 Aaaociate VIoe-Praidunna Pete Bianchlnl 280 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 David Flfield 11 Lam Lane Elunora NY 12085 lack Sommarco 2082 Emerson Ate. IJunion NJ 07083 Tom Silver RD 3 8ox412 Matson NY 13662 John Byrne 36-2g 213th So Bayside NY 1 t36t Hank SmIth 2 Lorraine Ave. Aaburn NY 13021 Going try shorten months col umn after long last time start off have appointed John Byrne Jr im mediate past VP Associate VP feel John has much add AMA certainly whole heck lot contribute dis trict lost AMA Secretary-Treasurer post Council meeting 7-6 Jim McNeill Sure hope John tries fall position tattletale spies work again time caught truely dedicated modeler hard doing what likes bestflying flying flying paraphrase mail mans creed neither wind nor rain nor sleet nor snow shall keep Doug Reynolds fly ing Doug put flight February 4 1978 Again 5th 6th etc Actually flew least once day 365 days completing 365th flight February 3 1979 day Syracuse-area Sympo sium still goes know weather Central New York will appreciate what Doug has accomplished May1979 75 picture shows Doug holding VK Nieuport sport bipe ling off inthe snow FrankIi ofsway NJ contributor next group photos first picture shows group children Piscataway Township engaged learning about model aircraft through Delta Dart program sponsored Central Jersey RC Club second picture same some truly unposed posteriors evidence John Leone Walt Fisher John Bollenbach John Reiser background 6~I P" jut, rjdrt IIUW Lenteral NJ RC Club displaying models conjunction Piscataway Chamber Commerce Expo second pic ture has club past-president John Reiser left present club president John Bol lenbach glaring photographer Fine ex amples club working hard own local public relations Thats wrap-up month Keep newsletters comtng Great hear clubs 01ev sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahe Road Dayton OH 45429 Aveodata VIne-Prealdenna Ciban 5102 Edenhursi Lynhuran OH 44124 Fnevela Pluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Laird Jackson 523 Msadowbroek Sn David PA 19087 Edward Wissar 1521 Surnanit Sn McKsenporn PA 15131 First must apologize missing report last month Im afraid months re port will very short also since business has kept run since January 1 fact have home few days past two months have conducting high ly successful flight test program Nevada have fully demonstrated military worth what call Mini-RPV remote ly piloted vehicle recent test series Its exciting since have working problem since 1971 using substantial amount model aircraft technol ogy program Interestingly over 50% project personnel modelers since have discovered extremely re sourceful capable interested people have chance scan ac cumulated mail recently inter esting information received AMA HQ seems spite some criticism recent dues increase membership re newals proceeding pace greater 1977 over 95% 1978 Obvious ly no likes pay dues lieve members recognize need course real advantages belonging AMA will also add spite its de tractors AMA does pretty good job providing modeling needs feel will continue improve its service mod elers note closing congratulations fel low District Iller Earl Witt now new AMA President So have problems suggestions whatever can now fire away new volunteer Delawars rict Celambia land nlt Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 609 Pehite Road Mechanicsville VA 23111 Aaaocian vtee-Preaddenb Wayne Abernathy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Sob Charripine 206 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23600 Howerd Cnispmn 611 Beedwood Dr Chartottsville VA 22001 V Sill Helns 2000 Tynota Road Charlotte NC 26210 Scottis Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19800 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Fatts Church VA 22042 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayertevilte NC 28301 Since reported last have January Council meeting St Louisits good thing talking modeling instead trying flywith snow Council Meeting devoted mainly discussing approving 1979 AMA budget full report will found elsewhere magazine want mention couple items increase funds public relations feel move right direction let public better informed activities also enlarges educational potential AMAboth prospective members safety information current fliers Council also authorized increase funds produce new films film li brary will now get new film year heretofore has taken years budget produce just film Also great er emphasis will placed communications between HQ staff general mem bership area need im provement can help accomplish making feelings known what want done within AMA next Council Meeting will late April expect have agenda meeting no later last part March will notify district AVPs soon have agenda can notify get comments feelings way will better equipped express opinions desires District IV Council Meet ing time read club offi cers should have received PR packet AMA about Muscular Dystrophy program clubs asked participate summer program can ideal ve hicle give club recognition con tact local officials also tie publicity will generated crosscountry relay race So go club meet ing see what about proposal made voted add Electric Free Flight Nats ap proved will 1979 Nats schedule start building Electric Power Free Flight planes Another item now under discussion whether AMA should have separate classifica tion licensesfor example should com petition flier have different license should pay Sunday Sport flier What thinking Keep mindwhat does competition mean guy gal competing club fun fly just ones flying classified contests have question district Soar ing enthusiasts Which two special terest groups represent largest number Soaring enthusiasts districtthe Na tional Soaring Society League Silent Flight choose should special interest group represent AMA As can see am turning tide asking whys wherefores change another What feeling RC Pattern classification Should have classification below Novice restrictions type aircraft equipment true beginner compe tition stands chance should let Novice class stand have asked question lot lately Id like opinions Whats Happening District IV Sky Lancers Washington would like thank SLOW Club members invitation attend annual banquet wife enjoyed fellowship excellent food gave good opportunity find out what Control Line members doing what needs Radio Control League North Carolina Congratulations Charlie Spear elec tion president RC/NC Charlie 76 Model Aviation havebeen corresponding hope able meet RC/NC sometime summer Mall Show Delaware April 28th First State RC Club Delaware RC Club Wilmington MAC will hold exhibit Concord Mall north Wilmington DE noon 6 PM Scotty Moyer AVP Del aware will schedule per mits will Brain Busters Club March 16th Bob Champine will attend Brain Busters FF club meeting Newport News VA article will probably printed after meeting am looking forward getting ideas comments meeting reference Free Flight activities Tidewater Radio Control Club Febru ary 1 Bob Champine AVP Southern VA invited attend speak TRC club meeting both enjoyed meeting came away lot good ideas especially enjoyed question answer period cleared up lot questions about AMA what does its members clubs besides insurance cover age feel best way establish better communications link between members HQ Thanks TRC op portunity speak visit Chesapeake Bay Radio Control sad ness would like reprint article Crab Rag newsletter Memoriam deepest regret nounce recent passing long-time mem ber Burton Phelps Burt long time members CBRC remained active helpful fellow RCers despite several years poor health Sincerest condolences Burts wife family entire mem bership will greatly missed Newsletter Editors would like thank newsletter editors have put mailing lists too list appreciate informa tion keep coming have asked lot questions column reason want answers comments Discuss questions club meetings flying fields over phone talk building plans fellow member Drop line call personal opin ion clubs opinion want vote Council District IV just myself So let hear 450 movie some topic interest could pool movies central place distri bute list available titles Im thinking such topics cover MonoKote install retractable gear wing similar educational type subjects Pro gram chairmen could build series pro grams around movies supplement live presentations club members Furthermore individuals clubs could benefit having access ma terials movies should carefully edited spliced titles written script keyed certain scenes Sound movies al possibility adventurous first club individual send such movie will regret District V newsletter editors en couraged send copies newsletters to AVP respective states think District V unique VP AVPs newsletter editors Can other district make such claim Did notice dull boring column pictures liven up space need information about club activities individuals families doing interest ing things pictures Let hear Alabama ida S Georgia issippi to Rico V South Carol essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Associate VIcs-Proaldents John Gorday 631 Oueen Circle Jackson MS 39209 Jerome Hail 4326 Sayesood Dr. Hwsusvllls AL 35605 Richard Jackson 106 Thornle St Coarlaston Hgts. SC 20406 Arthur Johnson 932 Senyan Dr. Ostray Saach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6621 Rotting Fork Or. Nashville TN 37205 Joseash Minslizzi SR 00666 Son 1632 Fajardo PR 00646 Ed Moorman P0 Boo 1643 Eglln APe FL 32542 Tom Thacher 2390C Lswrencvllls Hwy. Dacacur GA 30033 case wondering new name new face found top column its because Jim McNeill now Secretary-Treasurer AMA am fill ing unexpired term As starting point would like know flying what Dis trict V having problems what kinds problems have recently heard San Juan Sport Flyers fly ing new site Birmingham Aeromodelers have just lost lease Find ing keeping good flying site seems common problem step toward solving flying site problem educate public about benefits model flying way public relations activities such mall shows air team demonstrations educa tional programs schools AMA can help mall shows provid ing literature table top display now possession would like use please let have request soon possible District V has three sanctioned show teamsthe Florida Air Show Team Bama Flyers Air Show Team Hobby Hangar Fly-Boys club inter ested presenting school program check Delta Dart program What Earl Witt Rhett Miller have common Raquel Welch Cheryl Ladd Well according newsletter Capitol City RC Club Jackson MS four along long list other ables appeared last club meeting secretary must have terrible time keeping up important people dont attend course really important people club members ones matter way make new club members feel important hold beginners fun fly ease novices competition mini mum pressure what Demajagua RC Flying Club did recently winners Johnny Perz Jr Jose Moreida Juan Rivera club really ball Since Puerto Rico isnt itinerary AMA cross-country relay club plans have endurance contest mark occa sion open design kind powerglow diesel electric solar Safety message need keep mind Phil McDowell editor Glow Plug Middle Tenn RC Society bringing message club issue presents good humor getting point across current topic safety area mammoth mod el big big enough big can model get still safe size alone im portant size weight speed com bination problem would like thoughts about matter may come up Council meeting near future have asked officers District V ideas about establishing library Super 8 movie film circulation District V now would like ideas Almost club has member Super 8 movie cam era club prepared two three reel Illinois ana ucky Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buftalo Grove IL 60090 Asaodste Vic-Prealdanta Dew Davis DA Enusrprises Oou 336 Haubstads IN 47639 Chuck Delano 7203A Twin Oaks IndianapolIs IN 46226 Roger Gears RR 5 Oulncy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 109 NE 44th St. Kansas City MO 64116 Glenn Lee eio Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Jim Sears P0 Boo 306 Burgin KY 40310 Bob underwood 4100 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63126 Spring Spring wherefore art thou Spring Right cheer honey under snow Ive shoveled shoveled can find thee balsa lies rotting worktable whilst shovel thee Come guys have rational af ter shovel s - day after day May1979 77 omewnere benina tnat airplane un der hat Jim Sears Burgin KY Jim Associate Vice-President AVP Southeastern portion AMA District VI both eager able help problem relative AMA affairs Jim na tive Kentuckian has Kentuckian cheer ing team wife Betty scale models Tammie Mark Jim now engaged RC Sport Scale has flown CL some FF Jim served president Lex ington Model Airplane Club before helping es tablish Burgin Barnstormers Jim graduate Morehead KY State University employed IBM Lexington also en joys camping boating modelers can proud sport spawns persons volunteer time talent ser vice others Thanks newsletters Ill try get club card thanks overlook Im just dumb slighting you get two cards Im screwing up pick ing Safety local shows AMA mandatory magazine constantly recurring topics Safe ty cannot overstressed Very few model fliers new sport can appreciate lethal weapon possess addi tion after period continuous success its easy forget just quickly lovely artwork can become unguided missile ego pride self form own fan club place ourselves vulnerable posi tion Please fellow modelers heed warnings Make safety awareness proportional square hours spent flying field Mall shows demonstrations der day way gain re quired acceptance public obtain keep flying sites People seem bet ter condone things understand Terre Haute IN RC Club sponsor ing show Honey Creek Mall May 5 6 THIRCC composed boats cars planes Contact D May 201 Madison Terre Haute IN 47803 812 235-1017 WyreFlyers Peoria IL seem have access fine hobby shop Olde Prope Shoppe appears have both hard-toget items low prices good com bination say Madison County RC Flyers will host annual May Fun Fly May 6 Contact list ed Competition Newsletter section issue West Side RC Society Indianapolis IN dig social activities Family picnics summer pitch-in dinner January Sounds great Chicago Aero-Angels hosted CL Combat Contest during Blizzard 79 wanted attend afraid leave house Chris Gay St Charles 1st Open Greg Strombeck Rockford 1st Junior Page Peter son 1st Senior AA planning all-Combat contest June 9 10 KCRC Kansas City MO already working improving field know importance good field Two KCRC members Leonard Peggy McCoy unfortunate trip Tangerine Meet Florida After being robbed motel suffered accident during return trip Auto trailer planes wiped out Mr Mrs McCoy District VI wish speedy recovery happy re turn flying field AVPs Delano Geers Hughes Under wood backed up Executive Council meeting St Louis January 27 first EC meeting resulted both elation dis appointment minutes will published will speculate bit few points voted sizeable increases PR film projects several EC members against programs would result nu merically strong AMA TheT want smaller membership will blindly follow whatever policies AMA leadership hands Just like Adolph wanted back mid-30s find difficult spend public relations yet afraid enough members can talk FCC local officials position strength last article asked some questions FAI team training under study AMA NAA agreement may need by-laws change Low-cost special memberships above para graph may answer info later AMA self-insurance lack money Pay-outs have large Big cases still pending Insurance will continue fluctuating problem Total per member cost now bud geted $275 plus $40000 clubs less $350 per AMA must provide member some journal failure part IRS argument against tax exempt sta tus am personally against magazine commercial quality mandated member ship AMA buys free subscriptions AMA officers contest directors etc amount about $10000 out general fund allows magazine show few hundred dollars profit Accounting won derful very versatile mechanism AVPs will happy continue discussion subjects now its time fly friendly skies Iowa igan C Minnesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT KenmeUi F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Avenue Muscatine IA 62761 Assoelata viCe-PrasIda51t James Clark 4444 Woodviaw Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Robert Lwndberg 4928 Tioga St. Duluth MN 55804 Tim Price 11287 Sear Stanling Hgcu Ml 48078 William Rolsrirg 4494 Tenglawood Tr. Sr Jcaapls MI 49085 Geoff Styles 2801 5 Beaumont Ave. Kamasnilla WI 83139 Terry Taylor 8308 Lombardy Lana Crystal MN 58428 Wayna Veagar 38235 Castle Romulw Ml 48174 lots interesting things re port month will expand Ex ecutive Council meeting held St Louis January 27 1979 should well report ed elsewhere issue important have other district events use space Please notice new names top column have appointed ROBERT LUNDBERG Associate Vice-President Northern Minnesota Bob has graciously ac cepted position responsibility goes Bob serve area modelers dont hesitate let him know thoughts AMA business have also some changes made area EAST CONTEST COORDINA TOR Mrs DEBI IMHOFF new CL-FF Contest Coordinator East Debis ad dress 524 Sinclair NE Grand Rapids MI 49503 Mr LEN ROE has appointed RC Contest Coordinator East Lens ad dress 6539 Orchid Drive Jenison Ml 49428 beginning contest season people will need help coopera tion since starting out much notice Debi Len replacing Wes Slack has served position quite some time Thanks Wes work would have really some prob lems would like point out vital send sanctions right indi vidual prevent lost time problems cooperation will appreciated WESTERN MICHIGAN RAF will sponsor swap meet trade show Satur day April 28th Southwest YMCA 2222 44th Street SW Grand Rapids MI can contact Mr HUGH ALLEN 2716 Carla Grandville Ml 49418 further de tails first swap show should good Both static scale displays aircraft boats will featured THE DISTRICT VII WEST MEETING will held MAY 51979 REGISTRY HO TEL BLOOMINGTON MINNESOTA Ten tative plans convention-type meeting noon 5 PM HAPPY HOUR 5 7 BANQUET 7 PM meeting sponsored MINNEAPOLIS AREA AMA Clubs Special guests will hand names certain time will hope see District VII people possible Mark date calendar contact TERRY TAY LOR AVP Crystal MN full details would like quote new flying field rule Milwaukee Flying Electrons newsletter FLYPAPER Pilots using gasoline model fuel shall bring fire extinguisher flight line seems some aware seriousness type fuel being used models today GREATER MILWAUKEE RC ASSO CIATION held display February 3rd 4th Below some pictures taken show pictures AMA dis play available club use functions can use let know well advance can get name list First come first served 78 Model Aviation well-written editorial appeared STURGIS AREA RIG SOARING STARS newsletter ASTRO-NOTES CLAY HOWE editor is. Some modeling magazines have recently published articles suggest AMA does properly inform its members financial status priorities Model Aviation has tried reply latest issue editorial rather vague ASTRO-NOTES Editorial meant pro con AMA opinion Some individuals feel AMA dues increase $25 year necessary caused AMA spending too much money magazine ey should spent important things AMA magazine financed its own funds important things receive money balance AMA dues feel $25 very reasonable just insurance plus other services AMA provides magazine bonus Although Model Aviation does com pare ways some other magazines opinion can $453600 magazine compare $1307304 magazine approxi mate figure MAN RCM Some feel AMA monopoly current membership card cannot participate organized competition events Like government monopoly US Postal Service until something better comes along well have play game town way 1 Sc small fee pay get letter almost anywhere and. ure ask local Allstate agent $1000000 insurance policy premium $25 year better have cardiac unit handyl As AMA service have waited six weeks Supply & Service items last week received some STARS club infor mation requested week fore have comments ways AMA can change better let know writing can done provid ing opinions ideas District Vice-President Kenneth F Morris Associ ate Vice-President Bill Rohring Addresses people issue Model Aviation Arkansas S Louisiana 0 New Mexico homa 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 1500 Anita Street Suiphor LA 70663 Asoociat Vic-Prasldanta Buzz Averill 9117 La Barranee NE Alburquerque NM 87111 Ned Borneo 523 N Lebanon SuIpSiar LA 70663 Gene Hempol 301 N Yale Garland TX 75042 William Hurley Ill 927 Commerce Pleasannon TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Bartlesnllle OK 74003 Well fellows ladies blew Right off bat foul-up due erroneous sumption What assumption assumption everyone understood district officers appointments Associate Vice-Presi dents Contest Board members Contest Coordinators expire term elected Vice-President asked continue serve contacted phone along new appointees Unfortunate ly couple cases neglected make contact others thank service personally advise change Instead assumed would notified HQ forward materials information new appointee point Larry Stanfield continued functioning RC Contest Coordi nator until mid-February Apparently quite few people also did get message about change either because submitted sanction applications Larry Simultaneous ly did realize change gun contacting new Contest Coordinator Bob Talley problem discovered corrected some six sanctions granted Bob 20 Larry quick comparison two lists found no conflicts may some cur sory check didnt catch deadline column has caught up being written February 17 50 cannot give definite promise clear However Bob pursuing check-out some problem does exist will prob ably contact parties involved before see article late March am sorry about problems present fault Once again apologies Larry Stanfield did fine job several years same applies persons reappointed personally along AMA thank efforts sim ply case new person office felt need some new people work tails off no pay Talking about contests newsletters get indication going busy year District VIII prolific areas naturally Houston vicin ity believe club NASA already has plans 11 competitive functions Lots other groups have similar thoughtsone ap plied six sanctions oncel out done newsletters predict contest fun flies Dallas Fort Worth Abilene Lafayette New Orleans San Antonio etc ad infinitum including own club Lake Charles lot have noticed some gaping holes coverage district Associ ateVice-Presidents intention fill gaps particularly state Arkan sas heartland Texas especially Houston area problem encountered too candidates dont have enough information make choices Hopefully before next column will have some new appointees tell about meantime matter afterward essential let know what think lot controver sial things wind days can express opinions am aware As stated before expressing feelings cannot guarantee things will go way NOT ex pressing opinion DOES assure voice will heard AMA governed HQ administer rulings Executive Councili 3 votes cast proposal NAA has vote normally abstains internal matters Any thoughts person rules AMA incredible As intimated earlier newsletters beginning come would appreciate newsletter editors adding list particularly interesting get brand new club Houston areathe HAWKS believe acronym Hou ston Area Wireless Kontrolled Soaring Model aviation mushrooming areathere must least seven eight clubs probably 40-mile radius Almost enough month Remember Dallas Trade Show Spring no luck yet pinning down date job going send LSU two weeks sum mer am hoping Dallas show will before will organize district meeting Saturday night Watch col umn forfurther information Pattern Sport Scale fliers also note mentioned ear lier home club LARKS will have contest June 30-July 1 No big dinner just good flying great prizes Overall outstand ing performance will win portable TV Watch contest listings Coonass Nationals again set Lafayette April Thats commercials Thought month sure brain gear before starting flying site Colorads S Kansas 0 Nebraska h Dakota h Oaksta ix DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowaki District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue NE 68005 Axoaclat Vica-Prealdaess Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Blvd Ceeper WY 82601 Paul Kegel 910 North 12th Fargo NO 68102 JIm OReilly4780 N Battin WichIta KS 87220 Urn Rickatne 518 5 Cioudas Sioux Falls SO 87103 WHEWI As unusually long winter draws close good note some May1979 79 clubs within district actually took advantage being indoors P-nut Scale creasing popularity Lincoln Denver Omaha name few Old Man Winter cannot keep good modelers down bad pun says wife-typist normally time club thoughts turn getting contest sanction applications again names Con test Coordinators CL & F FBill Bieda 411 Barker Blvd Omaha NE 68132 RCGeorge Hunter 6962 5 Lamar Littleton CO 801 23 Early Bird Awards years early bird awards go Orbiting Eagles Omaha Nebraska Louisville Radio Control Club Kansas getting contest sanc tion applications mailed early enough first District IX clubs contest cal endar 79 participants will appreci ate early action gentlemen Contest Coordinators grateful Reminders tabletop district display booth use Its great static dis play shows trophy presentationsor almost club promotion free asking Another item may have missed should know about television commercials AMA events available HQ Long short versions sound available soundless films televi sion stations can add own taped nouncements over film Write Janet Clifton Film Clerk AMA HQ formation Denver Fargo District Meetings during 1978 very successful am open suggestions location fall District Meeting Air Capitol Eagles Show Teem District IXs AMA Show Team has completed its first year service long winter has given opportunity some selfevalu ation successful year 79 Several new maneuvers planned team building new models enthusiastically project interest four-mation 60powered version Ken Willards Blue Birds retracts smoke whole works will called jayhawks infor mation AMA Show Team No 121 Air Capitol Eagles write team man ager Jerry Shumaker 10810 West Maple Wichita KS 67209 KCCL Kansas City Control Line modelers arise five clubs once encompassed over 200 members during late SOs self-same clubs supplied numerous na tional international champions clubs once made Kansas City hotbed ac tivity awakening once Larry Laird AMA 27761 2641 Espenlaub Lane Kansas City Kansas 66106 has contacted 75 former members circulated over 500 announce ments re-awakening Under banner KCCL looks like Kansas City will again enjoy variety Control Line activity Mod elers area encouraged contact Larry help information Membership Applications Due some confusion Family Membership dues rates membership applications future will oe explicit meantime anyone has problems receiving magazines membership cards services again asked contact immediately District Vice-Presi dent nearest AVP rea sons have officers please contact AMA HQ first concerning problems sort usually can resolved promptly Trans-Am Update teams will noti fied April selection arrival/depar ture dates route maps will sent out shortly PR Update Nats planning progressing smoothly due early notice Lin coln NE site Nats logo final stages should out time col umn read Muscular Dystrophy Association pro gram Flying Jerry Kids now underway club information packets will valuable clubs whether partici pate project Hopefully clubs will join project AMA film program priority list fu ture films follows 1 Documentary 1979 Nats 2 30-minute film show teams 3 Aeromodeling first experience first flight 4 Local club storytrials suc cesses personalities 5 Personalized story competitor flying 6 Special film Free Flight Control Line 7 History hobby 8 Film celebrity fliers sports show business etc list information opinions sought Please feel free respond concerning film subjects input essential Special interest groups will invited meeting Executive Council during Nats week criteria guidelines govern ing groups will discussed will prob lems relating concerned Representatives groups needed valuable input encouraged Through meeting hope find better ways working gether Nets Briefs Application forms volun teer Nats workers now hands district officers Please pick up fill out send goal 100% participation District IX clubs Yes can help regardless district live need Arizona California S Hawaii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim ScrnIaerea District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redonds Beach CA 90278 Aaeociate Vlee-Preeedaoa Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94508 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Shaw Freono CA 93711 Lonnie Kroaber 4295 Boulder Hwy Las Vegas NV 59121 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds B Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90805 Keith Whitney 14465 Jayiter Di Salt Lake City UT 84117 has barely two weeks since re turned latest Council meeting St Louis still fresh mind Ill mention some highlights First off spirited election office Secretary-Treasurer five candidates balloting over Dis trict V Vice-President Jim McNeill help too will take hundreds workers make Nats best ever Leavenworth County Aeromodelers newsletter Flitelog say g can place last say placed ahead didnt go try Ive Nats about No else going us chance go Nats part Nats Pick up application Nats workers nearest officer nowl AMA Show Teams starting ganize air show years Nats show date August 5 Nats trip will easier year credit cards Executive Council gave HQ go-ahead dorm fees entry fees can charged Visa MasterCharge Elsewhere magazine will find tentative agenda next AMA Executive Council meeting agenda because print ing deadlines similar reasons incom plete objective however let mem bers review agenda order add comments current items add items feel Important Councils hope better communicate inform membership way As example large models will again agenda subject first arose last fall yet no con structive input has received Some com plain AMA has done nothing sub ject would complain Council established 25-pound limit 14pound limit determined displacement wing area wing loading chance again probably last chance get limits set interested parties can agree As years Category Director Con trol Line Nats would like thank PAMPA Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association being first step ward happy follow recommen dation Larry Shorts Event Director Precision Aerobatics PAMPA commended being concerned involved working hard Precision Aerobatics levels THIN KIN LINCOLN winner new Secretary-Treasurer Jim appointed Bill Mathews fill remainder term Fees years Nats remain same last year exception continu ing move discourage late entries late entry fee has raised $50 Speed events have re-arranged run off four days rather six Electric buffs will glad hear Electric Free Flight now part official schedule Soaring will held park Lincoln Free Flight will site 40 miles Lincoln Chase vehicles will allowed field huge study HQ cost allow inter national teams meet practice few days before departure authorized So often team members have never met let alone com peted together HQ has very brief TV commercials avail able clubs utilize publicizing meets can add own soundtrack publi cize mall shows contest Write HQ information 80 Model Aviation Council voted budget 1979 allows 7% increases categories Public Relations film budget two exceptions increased 50% over last year response complaints re visible enough once AMA finds itself enviable position having three companies offering insurance packages Perhaps will result better rates Earl Witt going take sample poll 10% membership poll will cover vast range subjects yet determined have ideas what youd like included poll Owing success membership re newals via credit card Council agreed expand new memberships wilt also expanded cover Nats perhaps time years show asked Council consider two classes licenses sportsman Sunday flier competition license Much discussion ensued nothing being resolved However matter far over Ill continue push lower-cost license Sunday sport flier knows year two might get nominated Nick Johnen Flying Circus club Camarillo Superior Service award approved Nick ob tained flying site club after battling untold obstacles did almost single handed Good job Nick hobby could use bunch like next Council meeting will Friday April 27 Long Beach conjunction MACS Show mentioned giving award Nick Joh nen Ive requests list various awards order importance Starting least award Vice-President certificate progress thro ugh meritorlo us service superior service distinguished service fellowship have appointed Associate VP cover State Nevada name Lonnie Kroe ber brings prior experience him District IX also served AMA appointment leaves Hawaii Associate VP As soon open ing occurs ranks Ill appoint Hawai ian representative Lonnies interests pri marily RC planes boats secondary love U-Control though says isnt much going around Las Vegas Frank Capon resigned Scale Con test Board Frank has served District X years pressures personal life have caught up him owe him thanks job well done replacement no easy task After due deliberation consul tation have named Bill Stroman posi tion Bill will give Free Flight perspective Contest Board top-heavy RC representation Bill has untold years Scale experience should prove valuable asset Board Lonnie Kroeber mentioned interesting use AA engines used sport called tractor pulls offshoot full size tractor pulls tractors ex tremely hopped up engines pull weight models same thing smaller scale Over Arizona way Southwestern Re gionals now history annual affair suf fered lack attendance brought partly very bad weather preceding Too bad because weather meet good Typical cold morning T-shirt afternoon Wind no problem year Free Flight very little participation RC Gliders down last year least six states represented making truly regional contest Utah unique club continues flourish Im referring Utah State Aeromodelers Theyre different phases hob represented membership exist under roof good harmony During winter months club has Indoor flying have good time summer club will host Old Timer Annual Free Flight through Salt Lake Antique Model ers branch club Old Time Nats will held July 2425 26 salt flats latest club visited Silent Wings Soaring Association located West Covina invited out old Free Flighter turned button-pusher Some may recall Dean Landreth late SOs 60s Hes alive well youll glad hear SWSA meeting presided over club president Ian Douglas night club voted make donation FAI Soaring team fund will get money back club treasury various means really nice gesture part showed club film Fly Em Break Em large turnout meeting en joyed themselves immensely club low profile fun-loving bunch yet few fliers win big meets Im still open invitations attend club meetings Drop line want remind have AMA display available table-top setup makes nifty background booth mall show display back Florida business received letter fellow run ner Ohio think Anyhow letter lost trip back before could swer him would drop another line Ill answer him Planning FAI Free Flight World Championships Taft moving ahead Bill Hartill overall CD Bill Bogart business manager/bean counter dates October 3 October 9 1979 Bakers field Inn will HQ Hardy Brodersen interface between two Bills AMA HQ AMA will handle paperwork will furnish seed money cover initial costs FAI Free Flight fund has $12000 should enough organizers attempting budget breakeven operation THE RMALS Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al culver i 607 S von Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Oreete Rt 1 Box 48 Boadview MT 59015 Clarence E Haught RI 5 Boy 16 Coeur dAlene 1083814 Ed McCollough 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Recin 26608 Dover Court Kent WA 98031 Don zipoy 21418 NE Main Street Redmond WA 98052 good District Meeting couldnt sure am sorry because sure good time over doz en clubs represented plus few other individ uals lot items discussed everyone stayed end No new issues brought up space wont consumed going over Boeing Hawks de serve big vote thanks inviting us have District Meeting conjunction Swap Meet Jerry Odell editor Seattle Radio Aero Club newsletter Plane Talk said best February issue Jerry said some good stuff very little usual junk evidence Hawks seem have knack doing things well despite having president looks like Sasquatch Since Jim Boydston Hawks President year please remind him preceding quote SRAC guy seven feet tall! contest schedule put together pretty well couple conflicts work out Pylon Association did job first gave Don Miller complete schedule Soaring jocks still have some work hope will get schedule Don very soon Don Dodd tells Free Flight Control Line schedule coming together few Free Flight clubs have sent Dodd contest dates yet will get program Seriously get Free Flight Control Line schedules Don Dodd Radio Control sched ules Don Miller soon can Both current addresses can found Model viation Words changed model history now newsletters receive con tain something really gives tickle January issue SCIF Flightplug contained also stolen Bat Sheet Tom Cashman note found among unpublished papers Al phonse Penaud Discovered today squeezing castor beans rubber motors makes last longer sure makes tying knots broken strand bitch following item falls similar cat egory above appeared January issue MRRCS newsletter ed ited N M DahI 12511 111th Ave East Puyallup WA 98371 address because inquiries about origin data should sent him CRASHES EXPLAINED Since cold weather has come Pacific Northwest scientists have given special atten tion crashes attributable tempera ture two phenomena generally con sidered casual factors well-known except ice MonoKote something gets cold tends shrink same time known electronic trans missions may measured frequency wave-length Now temperature gets well below freezing reasonable suppose transmitted radio waves shrink little bit perhaps just enough con fuse airborne receiver what about receiver meteorologists tell us sensable sensible temperature product temperature times wind speed example ambient temperature 20 de grees F plane flying 40 mph sensable temperature about 70 de grees below zerol reasonable ex pect receiver-decoder work efficient ly shivering temperature 70 low put two together shrunken radio waves shivering receiver its easy understand some us crash wintertime May1979 81 JUNIOFLIGHTf EDWHITTEN BoxWall St Sta Now York NY 10005 HOW ABOUT BOSTONIAN must hundred different AMA contest events l very few modelers satisfied Take instance indoor flying scale modelers have two events fly AMA Scale Peanut Scale Both very good course pure endurance indoor fliers have seven eight events cant stand argu ment over scale rules about event models scale look sort scale fly like scale models better becoming familiar Manhattan Formula indoor cabin en durance model gaining worldwide pop ularity under variations MIAMA Clubs rules Manhattan has found appeal worlds top indoor fliers cluding world champions like Pete Andrews USA Laurie Barr England un Kalina Czechoslovakia very pleased event finding such acceptance Manhattan has definitely turned out top-notch experts event although plenty us in-between modelers flying too 5~ Bostonian however indoor event feel should popular finding its advocates among scale fliers among beginners indoor scene some going say Bostonian what thought Manhattan meant However Bostonian close scale some scale models will qualify within rules Bostonian super-light having weigh ten grams young beginner should have little trouble building Bostonian very big easy transport flying site other hand its 16 maximum wingspan bigger Peanut Scale therefore easier build adjust Bostonian gives opportunity dividual design flair loves details allows num erous choices planforms opportunities experiment Bostonian Event has Charisma Fac tor somewhat along line suggested John Triolo Bob Meuser impro visational scale Frisco-Proto idea Bostonians flight pattern realistic its propeller diameter limitation re quired ROG launches ever fun airplane fun event Bostonian know youll like event kit manufactur ers will able help beginners same manner have new P-30 Embryo Endurance events Okay gang lets take look com plete set rules 1 Maximum projected wingspans 16 2 Maximum wing chords 3 3 Maximum propeller diameter 6 4 Power limited rubber motors 5 Minimum weight rubber mo tors 10 grams 6 Maximum overall fuselage length 14 measured propeller bearing 7 Fiselage must contain theoretical VA x 2Y2 x 3 box longerons must both support motor form exceed box requirement No motor sticks al lowed Fuselage must have forward wind shield window side least square inch area 8 Landing Gear must fixed two eter wheels rigid enough suc cessfully support model hand-glided landing 9 Rise-Off-Ground takeoffs required official flights 10 Charisma Factor judge rates model depending model appeals him based construction neatness scalelike details uniqueness design etc 100 rating up 110 used Two models may given same rating models rated against other against 100 110 scale 11 An unlimited number flights al lowed total seconds best 3 multiplied Charisma Factor rules really complicated thorough enough result neat little model looks like airplane Boston ian event lots possibilities lots room experimentation lots oppor tunity display attractive design idea dream plane Bostonian endurance model beauty points can increase score much 10% purposes JUNIOR FLIGHT seems Bostonian good model type build before attempting difficult scale models design can kept simple enough easy building strong enough easy handling Although plastic props required quality plastic propeller can used successfully plastic prop will also help bring weight forward better balance So s Bostonian rules listed probably satisfactory have some further ideas suggestions please write Ed Whitten tell about Incidentally would like information Manhattan Formula contained back issues STAR SKIPPERS send SOc stamps cover postage Ill send bunch Lets hear about Bostonian PAUL McILRATHS ADJUSTABLE PRO PELLER BEARING Paul Mcllrath Americas popular designers rubber-powered sport model airplanes line Sig Manufacturing Co kits including Cabinaire Sig Tiger express outdoor flying very much what want bring out Bostonian event doors hope Paul will design Bostonian us meantime Paul has kindly drawn up JUNIOR FLIGHT very clear draw ing excellent adjustable prop bearing simple works can used kinds SRPSMs Simple Rubber Powered Stick Models both indoors out can adjust downthrust sidethrust system dual bearing keeps prop vibrating much Try winner Paul thank very much REMINDER CHICKEN HIGH Indoor Postal Con test coming close Keep flying just make sure results have sent Ed Whitten end April winds us up month Keep em flying / j5//AT T W ENOUGH ROOM FOR KNOTS /__ IN RUBBER THAS STYLE IS BETTER FOR _____ LINDERSL UNG MOTORS-Z GIVES MORE S TMENT SPACE lV A49KE ADJUSTMENTS DON PUS/I ON THE PROP OR MOTORSTIOA GRB HERE~AND i-liRE WITH LONG NOSE FINGERS OR PLIERSSECOND PLIERS 1 THEN TWIST OR BEND THRUST ADJUSTMENT IS THE /1EV W BETTER FLIGHTS 82 Model Aviation 14DJU5 T4BL PROPEL LEt BEARING SIAIPLE STICA MODELS SELDOM PROVIDE WAY TO M4KE TIlE ADJU6TMENTS NEEDED FOR SUCCESSFLL fLIGh7S TRY ni/S hA//DY ALL -DIRECT/ON 8END4BLE BEARING lv IMPROVE YOUR S PERPORM4NCE x OK FOR VERY LIGHT MODEL 5 USE ABOUT 3/64 av is- 22 INC/I SPANS 1/16 OAt iIEA V/ER 511/PS THICK NARROW STRIPS WORK BEST IF BEARING BENDS IN I-lARD LANDINGS REPLACE IT bit/TN THICKER ONE TOO kYEAKBETTER
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/05
Page Numbers: 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82
At January 27 AMA Executive Coun cii meeting approved line should drawn concerning model size agreed some limit should defined govern whether insurance coverage should provid ed also agreed however further time should given obtain input AMA members various special interest ganizations might affected noted example Coun cil previously approved seeking recom mendations Quarter Scale Associa tion National Miniature Pylon Racing Association concerning size safety responses requested March 31 Thus tween now next Council meeting April 28th time interested parties offer comments constructive sugges tions proposals subject Continued page 73 tentative AMA budget prepared HQ staff January 27 Executive Council meeting provided detail usual particularly regard breakdown expenses various departments con sidered tentative because subject furth er review refinement next Council meeting April time final 1978 financial statement will availableit tentative budget prepared HQ budget effort year comprehensive ever attempted merely rehash updated version last year new feature 79 expense budget showing allocations departments major divisions effort allocations include percentages salaries people efforts support department addi tion directly assigned depart ment example under Public Relations show $60577 includes full-time ries Special Events Director Larry Bolich assistant Penny Witt plus 20% salaries AMA Executive Director 5% Mrs Jackson AMAs Comptroller 5% assistant 15% AMAs in-house printer 5% mail clerk 20% stock clerk 20% receptionist 20% general part-time clerk addition allocated percentages rent telephones postage freight office supplies printing plus actual amount $35700 79 bud geted department operations during year Thus budget year compared other years better shows costs involved various operations including support personnel actually assigned department involved business department Other area Special Projects PR budget does contemplate doACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Break-Even aian 1979 Budget No Membership 80000 70000 60000 Break Line 50000 0 30000 20000 100000 Expense100000 300000 Membership Income $ 1764000 1543500 1323000 1102500 -882000 -441000 -J 91 x uJ 15000001700000 May1979 69 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 COUNCIL APPROVES TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR 79 APPROVED MODEL SIZE UMITING Status asof March 11979 cP~ 50000070000090000011000001300000 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Tentative Budget Part ating Expenses Allocations $452188 18835 34401 Expenses Salaries l departments Annuity Retirement Program Payroll Taxes Total related salaries$ Rent approx 5000 sq ft Telephones Postage ght exclusive membership processing Membership Processing Membership Insurance $275 per member Rule Books Public Relations Operations Travel Supplies etc Awards FlImProjects uction Travel Equip Rental Services Processing Film Library HQ Service Officer Service VP budgets Council travel etc Magazines officers Contest Directors etc Staff Travel Council Trade Shows Meetings Office Supplies stationery materials Office Equipment Maintenance Printing Professional Fees legal audit consultant Insurance General Depreciation Bad Debts Personal Property Taxes FAI 53527 x 50 Teams Programs Mtgs NAA Divisional Fee cost FAI franchise Scholarship Program Totals usive magazine direct costs Model Aviation Magazine Direct Costs Model GeneralMembershipAviation AdministrServicesMagazine Total 505424 28350 13000 32000 $ 91905 13233 6500 14700 81375 179025 7400 35700 1 000 33400 5000 34248 10752 14000 24000 4625 8500 15000 11500 10500 600 3000 26764 26764 1000 $1112927 410307 $134321 6655 1950 9000 81375 179025 7400 $1 42672 3429 direct cost * 4000 FAI & Contests Nats $ 75949 2033 1950 1800 1 000 33400 5000 34248 10752 7000 8400 4625 680 15000 11500 10500 600 3000 1000 $273043 7200 3400 3600 340 7000 2400 2720 26764 26764 $430326$154041$147380 ______________410307 TOTAL Operating Expense *Magazine has separate phone lines $1523234$273043$430326$564348$147380$108137 ing last year Most expense increas es simply inflationary approximately 7% increase applied areas Thus mostly hold-the-line budget HQ opera tions rather expanded services could change however further re view later year shows greater currently budgeted income available im prove HQ services budget assumes will sign up 90% members 197863579 estimated 79 vs 71227 actual paid mem bers 1978 appears conserva tive figures currently running about 94% last year trend gradually creasing further quite encourag ing since Council member estimates voted dues increase last year optimistic rough summary budget pre sented promiseseven ac ceptance special projectsa surplus about $45000 accordance pre viously expressed Council desire build reserves back up couple years ago AMA over $200000 reserve got completely used up 1978 proposed dues increases 1977 1978 de ferred until 1979 over 50000 members already signed up 79 rate continuing improve already have mid-February about 3/4 income will need fulfill bud get time spring Council meeting should able take second look budget final modification balance budgeted income assured rest year note about Model Aviation budget small surplus shown bottom tentional use almost funds available produce best magazine possible magazine budget easily controlled ad justing expenses monthlyas necessaryto stay within income Since have pay taxes magazine profits despite tax-ex empt status magazine budget based minimizing surplus net result situation produce magazine value members budget shown should mean pages color coverage etc 79 magazine budget also includes allo cation distribution magazine free members AMA Some explanation may helpful Executive Council has established policy whereby AMA officers certain Contest Directors receive free memberships token reward services performed behalf AMA members Note AMA has about 160 volunteer officers hundreds Contest Directors run over thousand sanctioned meets per year free members allocation general income made cover cost magazines printed mailed free members Note cost minimumthe actual cost required print mail extra copies mem bers Thus AMA reimburses magazine budget extra cost printing mail ing additional copies needed above basic amount printed dues-pay ing members area special projects Execu tive Council approved total $47000 broken down specific amounts vari ous events programs listed amounts may may actually used de pending circumstances example 1979 Nats could break large entry $10000 set aside offset possible deficit would needed Similar ly $12000 noted Free Continued page 73 70 Model Aviation Public Relations $ 60577 3000 2600 2500 35700 2400 1360 $108137 PRESIDENTS REPORT President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS EARL E WITT 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING first Executive Council Meeting AMA president now history Council able cover entire agenda effectively midnight hours have often occurred ac complishments will reported other columns subsequent issues Model Aviation surprise expecta tion being able operate under strict interpretation by-laws pre cepts Roberts Rules Order Newly Revised found myself voted down As reported last issue Model Aviation Jim McNeill elected Secre tary-Treasurer Jim able produce draft minutes before profes sional recorder employed purpose major items proposed 1979 AMA budget reviewed length subsequently budget $1523234 approved AMA HQ guidance budget fiscal per formance will subject follow-up reviews Executive Council meet ings An enjoyable prelude meeting reception hosted Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President held ing prior Council meeting time opportunity meet AMA members District VI St Louis area addition individual discussions assem bled guests treated preview motion picture material has gathered new AMA film Scale models promised distribution coming fall HOBBY INDUSTRY CONVENTION AND TRADE SHOW AMA associate member Hobby Industry Association several members AMA Executive Council participated Aeronautics Radio Control Division meetings HIA reason behind having Executive Council Meeting St Louistwo meetings covered trip proliferation radio con trolled hobby gearaircraft course cars boats robotswas major topic discussions trade show exhibited number very competitive low cost simple radio systems impres sive item 28 wing span 020 cu proportional rudder ready-tofly Radio Control Cub Cox model will cost less us spending marginally con trollable rudder escapement pulse control equipment 30 years ago inflation taken account little Cub will give chance embark hobby RC flying about one-fourth cost rest us started addition poten tial new model fliers would expect large numbers ready-to-fly Con trol Line modelers step up try hand RC Syracuse NY District II Sym posium Cub given door prize found first reac tion new Cub some dedicated RC fliers panic thought frequency congestion However model itself threat product can take opportunity expand hobby 49 MHz about 1000 foot range will interfere other RC activities still model airplane requires degree skill fly recover piece fly again unlike simple RC cars boats part advancing technology industry market controls organized modelers Lets join purpose mind join us would recommend make ourselves known stores deal ers selling ready-to-fly RC jewels May1979 71 2 L J reai unnur S mouuIreduy-Iu-tIy ETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 have just taken minutes St Louis Council Meeting Can tell something confidentially Wont read anywhere else members Districts II IV VI VIII have nothing worry about repre sentation AMA Council Meeting Mr John C Grigg Chuck Foreman Horrace Cain John Embry did outstanding job meeting serving people back home regulars agreed Homer Smith Vince Mankowski Ken Morris Carl Wheeley commented no drop quality new elections AMA still has strong diverse Council no yes offer assist buyers learning fly us course will help insure successful fliers importantly will certainly assure progress advanced models will working us utilizing limited frequency spectrum obtaining frequen cies AMA INSURANCE GOOD NEWS insurance has become competi tive market have offers little half per member rate budgeted Council contingent AMA picking up larger portion deductible able maintain good bet ter claim safety record have past three years will substantial savings will help off set future inflationary increases operations FREE FLIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS plans Free Flight World Championships Taft CA October 6 through 9 progressing As last re port direct operations costs should covered fees will able avoid type losses sustained last two World Championships held USA TRANS-AM RC RELAY RACE event title doesnt ring bell have endeavoring ganize Trans-America Race starting Washington DC Whittier Narrows CA elapsed flying time race men governing body Academy lake word Horrace particularly fearless advocate what feels right hope never gets mad No pays honest model build ers go meetings four times year serve because sense pride interest have squawk AMA about spend dues money whatever constructive suggestion offer write call District VP guarantee gov erning body organization will HEAR about pay dues youve got right have say its handling thereof Well got heavy stuff out way what else new some very impor tant people want meet month know run Clubsof-the Month Ill crossing district lines pok ing around important VPs backyard thats out HOWEVER plenty AMA special interest groups keep busy years have no boundaries its time met some planned 11 Leg Teams organized Total Team Leg Team flying two-day section race race will between several Total Teams race scheduled September 1979 still number Leg Team shortages time growing short Teams must have minimum five members maximum seven plan new you terested call Public Relations Depart ment AMA HQ Phone 202 347-2751 AGENDA FOR NEXT EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING As February 20 1979 follow ing items have submitted con sideration next Executive Council Meeting held April 27 1979 Proposals alternate membership forms 90-day limited temporary memberships com petition memberships etc Contest Director training exam ination prior initial licensing relicensing inactive over two years Review AMA film production costs inventory films produced AMA Consideration returning Model Aviation optional status other compromise Review Model Aviation content operating costs Consideration proposal arrange FAI teams meeting training team prior competing World Cham pionships Report insuring non-AMA show teams other demonstrations Report status Delta Dart Delta Dart II Programs Budget review Review possible by-laws revisions month begin exciting breath taking serialized two-part story Nation al Free Flight Society NFFS de serve attention splendid special interest modeling groups United States None united dedicated dont think anyone will offended mention Free Flight group first officially recognized AMA help represent interested USA Begun 1965 late Dick Black Carl Fries first membership fee ac cepted December 15 1965 Today encom passes substantial portion competition Free Flighters America Society pub lishes its own magazine Dieest Jerry James Orlando FL launching AA current Digest edited Mr John Oldencamp San Diego CA Previous edi tors Walt Rozelle VTO Dave Linstrum Bob Meuser Bill Giesking others printed famous FAI Power flier Doug Gaibreath list Free Flighters have contri buted life NFFS read like Whos country include Bob Stal ick has served Director Pete 72 Model Aviation Buckets Johnson renowned Power man District V FF Contest Coordinator very presence strikes fear hearts competitors Charlie Sotich Chicago Herb Franck Bill Booth others name exorably woven through life thread down through fruitful years Hardy Brodersen Beginning treasurer today both permanent Executive Director terim president clock has balance wheel NFFS has balance wheel keep Next month will introduce dedicated people reveal secret unity identify secret umbilical cord binds Free Flighters together though separated thousands earth miles confidential information know can trust keep next issue Model Aviation mag azine dont miss Will Hardly Brokenspar still overlord Can devoted model ers manage float another issue Digest Watch mailbox next Part II ected Income Membership Dues juniors @$ 500 juniors@1300 Seniors@750 Seniors @ 1550 Family Open61700 Open @ 2500 Total Memberships No Members 3697 757 4084 1514 1001 52526 Less Partial year membership credits Total Membership Income Magazine Members Allocation distribution free members $438376 10752 Subtotal Other Income Life Memberships$ 1000 Club Charter Fees48000 Sanction Insurance1500 Sanction Fees4800 FAI Stamps8500 Supply & Souvenir Sales 000 Film Rental2500 Interest Income savingsaccts 20000 Contributions200 Misc Membership Service Fees1 000 MA Advertising & other mag income________ Total Other Income Gross Income Operating Expense Budget Allocation Magazine 1523234 564348 Net Income before Special Projects Special Projects Trans American Relay Race 1979 FF World Championshio 78 FAI surplus 1979 Nats 1979 junior Programs Total Special Projects Balance Surplus Reserve MODEL SIZE 15000 12000 10000 10000 Cant pg 69 Responses should made AMA HQ preferably mid-April copies can made circulated individual Executive Council members have written subject past six months need againthe previous correspondence will serve purpose Meanwhile noted Model Aeronautics Association CanadaAMAs equivalent organization Canadahas re cently adopted limit 55 lbs 25 kilos insurance purposes European coun tries limit same Federation Aeronautique Internationale FAI uses competition 11 lbs 5 kilos 79 BUDGET Cant page 70 Flight World Championships may needed amount $10000 earmarked junior Programs indicate commitment such programs However use money sub ject Council approval specific program has yet developed Only Trans Am Relay Race major PR project 1979see December 78 issue Total $ 18485 9841 30630 23467 17017 1412590 10200 1402390 4491 28 953262 $1049762 958886 90876 $ 6 Magazine Cost per Member $8 $8 $8 Member Magazines $ 6056 12112 420376 438376 10752 116592 $565720 564348 $ Model Aviation page 44 amount likely spent unless substantial industry sponsorship realized PR area currently slated major expansion 1979 As compared past few years typical $20000 budgeted annually opera ting expenses total $35700 has ap proved PR Department year addition $10000 usual has added Film Production budget Al though shown PR Department ex pense film effort obviously PR related general AMA PR effort much larger members appreciate year effort will largest yet Some past criticism effect AMA should way PR due fact previous budgets identi fied usual $20000 year operating expenses item PR related budget 1 mat 1979 makes overall PR effort much visible although areas such films Nats Junior programs etc listed separatelysimply because operated PR Department Adding up total PR effort year will easily volve cost least $200000 probably closer quarter ofa million dollars Continued next page May1979 73 rid-tamous I-Al power uur ugug i breath Cr being congratulated Nets fa mous Free Flight Director Homer Smith iug NFFS Digest printer pubman Dowsetts young son riying &ntlsn BBC Hawk NFFS way annually awards scholarskiips deserving youngsters 79 BUDGET Cont pg 73 actual income expenses AMA operations 1978 will published shortly 1978 financial report still awaiting final figures bills yet received January tenta tive budget prepared 1978 results will affect next budget review spring since obvious January year would end up red previous reserve funds used up itself would indicate 1979 budget might end up surplus other hand higher budgeted membership renewal fig ures 6eing registered through end Jan uary projecting greater income shown factors thus expected counter other end result likely positive negative Budget revisions resulting spring review will published soon available probably May June meantime current budget indicates 1979 al ready good year financially should end up better shown CREDIT CARDS OK FOR NEW MEMBERS HATS As experiment AMA Executive Council last fall approved use Visa Master Charge credit cards renewal 1979 memberships experiment worked well about 8% 3800 members out 47500 paying credit card end January volume sufficient hold costs service 3% income volved As result use credit cards has extended permit use new memberships also Nats entry fees 1979 Visa Master Charge cards can also used items AMAs Supply Service section provided amount least $10 INCOME Membership Subscriptions MA 54797 @ $8 Advertising Income Hobby Shop Income Other Subscriptions Plans Income Subtotal me other allocated Allocation distributions free members officers CDs etc Total Income EXPENSE Editorial Expense Monthly Columnists Drafting Articles Plans Pictures Production Costs Composition Typesetting etc Art & Photo Color Separation Printing Misc Supplies Circulation Expenses Postage Label & Sort Administrative Costs Telephone Insurance Travel Advertising & Promotion Miscellaneous Total Direct Costs Allocated Expenses % Gen AMA Exp Salaries & Taxes Rent Miscellaneous Office Postage Printing Supplies Subtotal Allocated Expenses Total Expenses NET INCOME ANOTHER DENVER SUCCESS STORY currently seven AMA chartered clubs Metro Denver Modeling Council Council demonstrating outstanding leadership model aviation promotion benefit member club Council established basis old principle numbers strength working together can accomplish sum dividual efforts simple example joint promotion handout sheet Council supplies quantity area hobby shops new comer inquires local activity gets information tells about clubs meet fly contact simple piece paper communica tions link helps get loners beginners newcomers informed about whats hap pening get involved Council provides another service member clubfora relatively small additional fee can associate member other clubs entitles him use flying sites well No voting privileges other clubs provided no conflict clubs primary interest running own affairs Another feature Denver Council ar rangement makes attractive clubs participate Council oper ates its own fundsno money required clubs fund Council Coun cil obtains its own funds through operation annual model expoequivalent trade show member clubs participate jointly promote model aviation general public happy situation Denver al ways Just few years ago club did its own thing little no joint effort ways competed members developed animosities Now however good leadership Council having demonstrated could done jointly separately model aviation Denver has gotten far greater pub lic appreciation activity whole needs clubs Council leadership has avoided high pressure armtwisting tactics have simply invited participation clubs given equal representation decision-making concerning joint projects use funds prime example Council accomplish ment produced last October Council sponsored AMA District meeting Denver organizing program talks movies forum gathered key AMA offi cers Colorado Nebraska Wyoming Kansas also AMA Executive Director Washington DC As result AMA members approx imately 150 leaders attended got meet representatives face face get questions answered have suggestions considered highly successful affair expec ted repeated annually net result service area AMA members AMA national organization officers interested meeting responding members possible Denver Council idea similar what has being done some other cities has just few years demonstrated simple approach can work effectively Other areas could well same added thought next natural step beyond creation state councils chapters represent larger numbers members clubs 74 Model Aviation Part III L AVIATION MAGAZINE Income Expense Budget $ 79392 27600 3000 6600 $438376 $116592 10752 $565720 56640 24507 4200 6500 269444 200 34716 6300 2400 500 2000 2700 200 304851 41016 410307 142672 3429 3600 4000 340 564348 THE APATHY ABATES lot confusion has occurred recent months due published statements about AMA other magazines basic state ments made AMA member commented various editors other people good part confu sion has produced nature various personalities involved differ ences viewpoints natural result has controversy case sincerity abounds sides individual sincerely believing right comments negative towards AMA critizing AMA decisions regarding dues budget magazine finances general have some positive aspects important seems change AMA financial information being looked discussed has led realization information needs improved 79 budget presentation issue step direction What previously taken granted ignored now getting much deeper scrutiny has typical better understanding AMAs budge1 operations seems developing interested Meanwhile much being done ex plain communicate details AMAs op erations such last months report AMA HQ general AMA will publishing such information goal better forming educating AMA members about organization AMA member Dave Peltz made biggest personal investment time effort review question AMAs financial reports became focal point pros cons involved acknowledge thanks obvi ous interest dedication cause regarded Ralph Nader typededicated tenacious persistent aggres sive best interests mindas perceives themfor organization model aviation general thing surehe has put out correspondence subject anyone can remember So didnt Mode/Aviation publish Daves letters like some other maga zines basic reason felt still interpretations wrong presentation complex too much time space would have re quired properly respond felt still mem bers would rather see magazine space used information about models fly ing arguments about things like budgets Yet admit should try bet ter job informing members about ganization certainly aware need because Daves efforts Meanwhile hope avoid further editorializing subject minimize emotionalism discussing differences viewpoints opinions improving quantity quality information presenta tion will try encourage better under standing about AMA fingers crossed will offend would rath er see magazine pages used something enjoyable Connecticut a Maine achusetts S New Hampshire Rhode Inland ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenan Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidentn Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 Hinh Street Old Town ME 04468 Charles H Learoyd PO Box 428 West Groton MA 01472 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly Place Norwalk CT 06850 George Parker 7 Paul Dr Lee MA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Drive Ledyard CT 06339 Williow Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kittery ME 03904 DOUBLE BARRELED DISTRICT SPECTACULAR! SUNDAY APRIL 11979 Massasoit Community College 290 Thatcher Street Brockton MA 02401 Off Route 27 just East Downtown Brockton Call 603 3624884 further information GIANTBEST EVERDISTRICT MODEL AIRCRAFT EXPOSITION AND DISTRICT MEETING 1 PM 6 PM Open Public Giant Delta Dart Program Youngsters Model Displays Manufacturers Displays AMA Booth Prizes Door Prizes Admission $100 Children 12 under free 6 PM 8 PM District Meeting World-Known Speakers Joe Bridi Main Speaker No admission charge for-this meeting 1 PM 6 PM Theeter Continuous movies latest color sound Marvelous Miniatures Fly RC Choppers others Delta Dart Starting 130 PM Free first 300 youngsters 12 Program under accompanied adult Build fly own Delta Dart under expert adult supervision rubberpowered model really FLIES! Symposiums Continuous talks discussions some foremost people model aviation todayEd Izzo Dave Brown Ernie Huber RC Pattern Helicopter flying Bob Hunt World Champ UC Stunt Flier Henry Struck Free FlighN Contest Board Member par excellence John F Byrne Show Team fame others Door Prizes & Door prizes half hour 130 6 PM RC equipment Giant Raffle engines supplies First raffle prize World En gines Xpert 5-ch RC rig alternate cash substitute non-participants Exhibition Flying Dave Brown Ernie Huber Sammy Frey Bob Hunt Site will thrill actual RC UC demonstration fly ing weather permitting 6 PM 8 PM TOP NOTCH SPEAKING PROGRAM NO ADMISSION CHARGE AMA District Meeting JOE BRIDI comes way sun ny California feature speaker evening Earl Witt new AMA President Cliff Piper District Vice-President appointed elected District AMA officials will hand meet ADEQUATE SPACE FOR THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE AND PARTICIPANTS COME AND BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS New Jersey Verk ID DISTRICT REPORT John C Grige District II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 Aaaociate VIoe-Praidunna Pete Bianchlnl 280 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 David Flfield 11 Lam Lane Elunora NY 12085 lack Sommarco 2082 Emerson Ate. IJunion NJ 07083 Tom Silver RD 3 8ox412 Matson NY 13662 John Byrne 36-2g 213th So Bayside NY 1 t36t Hank SmIth 2 Lorraine Ave. Aaburn NY 13021 Going try shorten months col umn after long last time start off have appointed John Byrne Jr im mediate past VP Associate VP feel John has much add AMA certainly whole heck lot contribute dis trict lost AMA Secretary-Treasurer post Council meeting 7-6 Jim McNeill Sure hope John tries fall position tattletale spies work again time caught truely dedicated modeler hard doing what likes bestflying flying flying paraphrase mail mans creed neither wind nor rain nor sleet nor snow shall keep Doug Reynolds fly ing Doug put flight February 4 1978 Again 5th 6th etc Actually flew least once day 365 days completing 365th flight February 3 1979 day Syracuse-area Sympo sium still goes know weather Central New York will appreciate what Doug has accomplished May1979 75 picture shows Doug holding VK Nieuport sport bipe ling off inthe snow FrankIi ofsway NJ contributor next group photos first picture shows group children Piscataway Township engaged learning about model aircraft through Delta Dart program sponsored Central Jersey RC Club second picture same some truly unposed posteriors evidence John Leone Walt Fisher John Bollenbach John Reiser background 6~I P" jut, rjdrt IIUW Lenteral NJ RC Club displaying models conjunction Piscataway Chamber Commerce Expo second pic ture has club past-president John Reiser left present club president John Bol lenbach glaring photographer Fine ex amples club working hard own local public relations Thats wrap-up month Keep newsletters comtng Great hear clubs 01ev sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahe Road Dayton OH 45429 Aveodata VIne-Prealdenna Ciban 5102 Edenhursi Lynhuran OH 44124 Fnevela Pluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Laird Jackson 523 Msadowbroek Sn David PA 19087 Edward Wissar 1521 Surnanit Sn McKsenporn PA 15131 First must apologize missing report last month Im afraid months re port will very short also since business has kept run since January 1 fact have home few days past two months have conducting high ly successful flight test program Nevada have fully demonstrated military worth what call Mini-RPV remote ly piloted vehicle recent test series Its exciting since have working problem since 1971 using substantial amount model aircraft technol ogy program Interestingly over 50% project personnel modelers since have discovered extremely re sourceful capable interested people have chance scan ac cumulated mail recently inter esting information received AMA HQ seems spite some criticism recent dues increase membership re newals proceeding pace greater 1977 over 95% 1978 Obvious ly no likes pay dues lieve members recognize need course real advantages belonging AMA will also add spite its de tractors AMA does pretty good job providing modeling needs feel will continue improve its service mod elers note closing congratulations fel low District Iller Earl Witt now new AMA President So have problems suggestions whatever can now fire away new volunteer Delawars rict Celambia land nlt Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 609 Pehite Road Mechanicsville VA 23111 Aaaocian vtee-Preaddenb Wayne Abernathy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Sob Charripine 206 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23600 Howerd Cnispmn 611 Beedwood Dr Chartottsville VA 22001 V Sill Helns 2000 Tynota Road Charlotte NC 26210 Scottis Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19800 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Fatts Church VA 22042 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayertevilte NC 28301 Since reported last have January Council meeting St Louisits good thing talking modeling instead trying flywith snow Council Meeting devoted mainly discussing approving 1979 AMA budget full report will found elsewhere magazine want mention couple items increase funds public relations feel move right direction let public better informed activities also enlarges educational potential AMAboth prospective members safety information current fliers Council also authorized increase funds produce new films film li brary will now get new film year heretofore has taken years budget produce just film Also great er emphasis will placed communications between HQ staff general mem bership area need im provement can help accomplish making feelings known what want done within AMA next Council Meeting will late April expect have agenda meeting no later last part March will notify district AVPs soon have agenda can notify get comments feelings way will better equipped express opinions desires District IV Council Meet ing time read club offi cers should have received PR packet AMA about Muscular Dystrophy program clubs asked participate summer program can ideal ve hicle give club recognition con tact local officials also tie publicity will generated crosscountry relay race So go club meet ing see what about proposal made voted add Electric Free Flight Nats ap proved will 1979 Nats schedule start building Electric Power Free Flight planes Another item now under discussion whether AMA should have separate classifica tion licensesfor example should com petition flier have different license should pay Sunday Sport flier What thinking Keep mindwhat does competition mean guy gal competing club fun fly just ones flying classified contests have question district Soar ing enthusiasts Which two special terest groups represent largest number Soaring enthusiasts districtthe Na tional Soaring Society League Silent Flight choose should special interest group represent AMA As can see am turning tide asking whys wherefores change another What feeling RC Pattern classification Should have classification below Novice restrictions type aircraft equipment true beginner compe tition stands chance should let Novice class stand have asked question lot lately Id like opinions Whats Happening District IV Sky Lancers Washington would like thank SLOW Club members invitation attend annual banquet wife enjoyed fellowship excellent food gave good opportunity find out what Control Line members doing what needs Radio Control League North Carolina Congratulations Charlie Spear elec tion president RC/NC Charlie 76 Model Aviation havebeen corresponding hope able meet RC/NC sometime summer Mall Show Delaware April 28th First State RC Club Delaware RC Club Wilmington MAC will hold exhibit Concord Mall north Wilmington DE noon 6 PM Scotty Moyer AVP Del aware will schedule per mits will Brain Busters Club March 16th Bob Champine will attend Brain Busters FF club meeting Newport News VA article will probably printed after meeting am looking forward getting ideas comments meeting reference Free Flight activities Tidewater Radio Control Club Febru ary 1 Bob Champine AVP Southern VA invited attend speak TRC club meeting both enjoyed meeting came away lot good ideas especially enjoyed question answer period cleared up lot questions about AMA what does its members clubs besides insurance cover age feel best way establish better communications link between members HQ Thanks TRC op portunity speak visit Chesapeake Bay Radio Control sad ness would like reprint article Crab Rag newsletter Memoriam deepest regret nounce recent passing long-time mem ber Burton Phelps Burt long time members CBRC remained active helpful fellow RCers despite several years poor health Sincerest condolences Burts wife family entire mem bership will greatly missed Newsletter Editors would like thank newsletter editors have put mailing lists too list appreciate informa tion keep coming have asked lot questions column reason want answers comments Discuss questions club meetings flying fields over phone talk building plans fellow member Drop line call personal opin ion clubs opinion want vote Council District IV just myself So let hear 450 movie some topic interest could pool movies central place distri bute list available titles Im thinking such topics cover MonoKote install retractable gear wing similar educational type subjects Pro gram chairmen could build series pro grams around movies supplement live presentations club members Furthermore individuals clubs could benefit having access ma terials movies should carefully edited spliced titles written script keyed certain scenes Sound movies al possibility adventurous first club individual send such movie will regret District V newsletter editors en couraged send copies newsletters to AVP respective states think District V unique VP AVPs newsletter editors Can other district make such claim Did notice dull boring column pictures liven up space need information about club activities individuals families doing interest ing things pictures Let hear Alabama ida S Georgia issippi to Rico V South Carol essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Associate VIcs-Proaldents John Gorday 631 Oueen Circle Jackson MS 39209 Jerome Hail 4326 Sayesood Dr. Hwsusvllls AL 35605 Richard Jackson 106 Thornle St Coarlaston Hgts. SC 20406 Arthur Johnson 932 Senyan Dr. Ostray Saach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6621 Rotting Fork Or. Nashville TN 37205 Joseash Minslizzi SR 00666 Son 1632 Fajardo PR 00646 Ed Moorman P0 Boo 1643 Eglln APe FL 32542 Tom Thacher 2390C Lswrencvllls Hwy. Dacacur GA 30033 case wondering new name new face found top column its because Jim McNeill now Secretary-Treasurer AMA am fill ing unexpired term As starting point would like know flying what Dis trict V having problems what kinds problems have recently heard San Juan Sport Flyers fly ing new site Birmingham Aeromodelers have just lost lease Find ing keeping good flying site seems common problem step toward solving flying site problem educate public about benefits model flying way public relations activities such mall shows air team demonstrations educa tional programs schools AMA can help mall shows provid ing literature table top display now possession would like use please let have request soon possible District V has three sanctioned show teamsthe Florida Air Show Team Bama Flyers Air Show Team Hobby Hangar Fly-Boys club inter ested presenting school program check Delta Dart program What Earl Witt Rhett Miller have common Raquel Welch Cheryl Ladd Well according newsletter Capitol City RC Club Jackson MS four along long list other ables appeared last club meeting secretary must have terrible time keeping up important people dont attend course really important people club members ones matter way make new club members feel important hold beginners fun fly ease novices competition mini mum pressure what Demajagua RC Flying Club did recently winners Johnny Perz Jr Jose Moreida Juan Rivera club really ball Since Puerto Rico isnt itinerary AMA cross-country relay club plans have endurance contest mark occa sion open design kind powerglow diesel electric solar Safety message need keep mind Phil McDowell editor Glow Plug Middle Tenn RC Society bringing message club issue presents good humor getting point across current topic safety area mammoth mod el big big enough big can model get still safe size alone im portant size weight speed com bination problem would like thoughts about matter may come up Council meeting near future have asked officers District V ideas about establishing library Super 8 movie film circulation District V now would like ideas Almost club has member Super 8 movie cam era club prepared two three reel Illinois ana ucky Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buftalo Grove IL 60090 Asaodste Vic-Prealdanta Dew Davis DA Enusrprises Oou 336 Haubstads IN 47639 Chuck Delano 7203A Twin Oaks IndianapolIs IN 46226 Roger Gears RR 5 Oulncy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 109 NE 44th St. Kansas City MO 64116 Glenn Lee eio Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Jim Sears P0 Boo 306 Burgin KY 40310 Bob underwood 4100 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63126 Spring Spring wherefore art thou Spring Right cheer honey under snow Ive shoveled shoveled can find thee balsa lies rotting worktable whilst shovel thee Come guys have rational af ter shovel s - day after day May1979 77 omewnere benina tnat airplane un der hat Jim Sears Burgin KY Jim Associate Vice-President AVP Southeastern portion AMA District VI both eager able help problem relative AMA affairs Jim na tive Kentuckian has Kentuckian cheer ing team wife Betty scale models Tammie Mark Jim now engaged RC Sport Scale has flown CL some FF Jim served president Lex ington Model Airplane Club before helping es tablish Burgin Barnstormers Jim graduate Morehead KY State University employed IBM Lexington also en joys camping boating modelers can proud sport spawns persons volunteer time talent ser vice others Thanks newsletters Ill try get club card thanks overlook Im just dumb slighting you get two cards Im screwing up pick ing Safety local shows AMA mandatory magazine constantly recurring topics Safe ty cannot overstressed Very few model fliers new sport can appreciate lethal weapon possess addi tion after period continuous success its easy forget just quickly lovely artwork can become unguided missile ego pride self form own fan club place ourselves vulnerable posi tion Please fellow modelers heed warnings Make safety awareness proportional square hours spent flying field Mall shows demonstrations der day way gain re quired acceptance public obtain keep flying sites People seem bet ter condone things understand Terre Haute IN RC Club sponsor ing show Honey Creek Mall May 5 6 THIRCC composed boats cars planes Contact D May 201 Madison Terre Haute IN 47803 812 235-1017 WyreFlyers Peoria IL seem have access fine hobby shop Olde Prope Shoppe appears have both hard-toget items low prices good com bination say Madison County RC Flyers will host annual May Fun Fly May 6 Contact list ed Competition Newsletter section issue West Side RC Society Indianapolis IN dig social activities Family picnics summer pitch-in dinner January Sounds great Chicago Aero-Angels hosted CL Combat Contest during Blizzard 79 wanted attend afraid leave house Chris Gay St Charles 1st Open Greg Strombeck Rockford 1st Junior Page Peter son 1st Senior AA planning all-Combat contest June 9 10 KCRC Kansas City MO already working improving field know importance good field Two KCRC members Leonard Peggy McCoy unfortunate trip Tangerine Meet Florida After being robbed motel suffered accident during return trip Auto trailer planes wiped out Mr Mrs McCoy District VI wish speedy recovery happy re turn flying field AVPs Delano Geers Hughes Under wood backed up Executive Council meeting St Louis January 27 first EC meeting resulted both elation dis appointment minutes will published will speculate bit few points voted sizeable increases PR film projects several EC members against programs would result nu merically strong AMA TheT want smaller membership will blindly follow whatever policies AMA leadership hands Just like Adolph wanted back mid-30s find difficult spend public relations yet afraid enough members can talk FCC local officials position strength last article asked some questions FAI team training under study AMA NAA agreement may need by-laws change Low-cost special memberships above para graph may answer info later AMA self-insurance lack money Pay-outs have large Big cases still pending Insurance will continue fluctuating problem Total per member cost now bud geted $275 plus $40000 clubs less $350 per AMA must provide member some journal failure part IRS argument against tax exempt sta tus am personally against magazine commercial quality mandated member ship AMA buys free subscriptions AMA officers contest directors etc amount about $10000 out general fund allows magazine show few hundred dollars profit Accounting won derful very versatile mechanism AVPs will happy continue discussion subjects now its time fly friendly skies Iowa igan C Minnesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT KenmeUi F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Avenue Muscatine IA 62761 Assoelata viCe-PrasIda51t James Clark 4444 Woodviaw Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Robert Lwndberg 4928 Tioga St. Duluth MN 55804 Tim Price 11287 Sear Stanling Hgcu Ml 48078 William Rolsrirg 4494 Tenglawood Tr. Sr Jcaapls MI 49085 Geoff Styles 2801 5 Beaumont Ave. Kamasnilla WI 83139 Terry Taylor 8308 Lombardy Lana Crystal MN 58428 Wayna Veagar 38235 Castle Romulw Ml 48174 lots interesting things re port month will expand Ex ecutive Council meeting held St Louis January 27 1979 should well report ed elsewhere issue important have other district events use space Please notice new names top column have appointed ROBERT LUNDBERG Associate Vice-President Northern Minnesota Bob has graciously ac cepted position responsibility goes Bob serve area modelers dont hesitate let him know thoughts AMA business have also some changes made area EAST CONTEST COORDINA TOR Mrs DEBI IMHOFF new CL-FF Contest Coordinator East Debis ad dress 524 Sinclair NE Grand Rapids MI 49503 Mr LEN ROE has appointed RC Contest Coordinator East Lens ad dress 6539 Orchid Drive Jenison Ml 49428 beginning contest season people will need help coopera tion since starting out much notice Debi Len replacing Wes Slack has served position quite some time Thanks Wes work would have really some prob lems would like point out vital send sanctions right indi vidual prevent lost time problems cooperation will appreciated WESTERN MICHIGAN RAF will sponsor swap meet trade show Satur day April 28th Southwest YMCA 2222 44th Street SW Grand Rapids MI can contact Mr HUGH ALLEN 2716 Carla Grandville Ml 49418 further de tails first swap show should good Both static scale displays aircraft boats will featured THE DISTRICT VII WEST MEETING will held MAY 51979 REGISTRY HO TEL BLOOMINGTON MINNESOTA Ten tative plans convention-type meeting noon 5 PM HAPPY HOUR 5 7 BANQUET 7 PM meeting sponsored MINNEAPOLIS AREA AMA Clubs Special guests will hand names certain time will hope see District VII people possible Mark date calendar contact TERRY TAY LOR AVP Crystal MN full details would like quote new flying field rule Milwaukee Flying Electrons newsletter FLYPAPER Pilots using gasoline model fuel shall bring fire extinguisher flight line seems some aware seriousness type fuel being used models today GREATER MILWAUKEE RC ASSO CIATION held display February 3rd 4th Below some pictures taken show pictures AMA dis play available club use functions can use let know well advance can get name list First come first served 78 Model Aviation well-written editorial appeared STURGIS AREA RIG SOARING STARS newsletter ASTRO-NOTES CLAY HOWE editor is. Some modeling magazines have recently published articles suggest AMA does properly inform its members financial status priorities Model Aviation has tried reply latest issue editorial rather vague ASTRO-NOTES Editorial meant pro con AMA opinion Some individuals feel AMA dues increase $25 year necessary caused AMA spending too much money magazine ey should spent important things AMA magazine financed its own funds important things receive money balance AMA dues feel $25 very reasonable just insurance plus other services AMA provides magazine bonus Although Model Aviation does com pare ways some other magazines opinion can $453600 magazine compare $1307304 magazine approxi mate figure MAN RCM Some feel AMA monopoly current membership card cannot participate organized competition events Like government monopoly US Postal Service until something better comes along well have play game town way 1 Sc small fee pay get letter almost anywhere and. ure ask local Allstate agent $1000000 insurance policy premium $25 year better have cardiac unit handyl As AMA service have waited six weeks Supply & Service items last week received some STARS club infor mation requested week fore have comments ways AMA can change better let know writing can done provid ing opinions ideas District Vice-President Kenneth F Morris Associ ate Vice-President Bill Rohring Addresses people issue Model Aviation Arkansas S Louisiana 0 New Mexico homa 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 1500 Anita Street Suiphor LA 70663 Asoociat Vic-Prasldanta Buzz Averill 9117 La Barranee NE Alburquerque NM 87111 Ned Borneo 523 N Lebanon SuIpSiar LA 70663 Gene Hempol 301 N Yale Garland TX 75042 William Hurley Ill 927 Commerce Pleasannon TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Bartlesnllle OK 74003 Well fellows ladies blew Right off bat foul-up due erroneous sumption What assumption assumption everyone understood district officers appointments Associate Vice-Presi dents Contest Board members Contest Coordinators expire term elected Vice-President asked continue serve contacted phone along new appointees Unfortunate ly couple cases neglected make contact others thank service personally advise change Instead assumed would notified HQ forward materials information new appointee point Larry Stanfield continued functioning RC Contest Coordi nator until mid-February Apparently quite few people also did get message about change either because submitted sanction applications Larry Simultaneous ly did realize change gun contacting new Contest Coordinator Bob Talley problem discovered corrected some six sanctions granted Bob 20 Larry quick comparison two lists found no conflicts may some cur sory check didnt catch deadline column has caught up being written February 17 50 cannot give definite promise clear However Bob pursuing check-out some problem does exist will prob ably contact parties involved before see article late March am sorry about problems present fault Once again apologies Larry Stanfield did fine job several years same applies persons reappointed personally along AMA thank efforts sim ply case new person office felt need some new people work tails off no pay Talking about contests newsletters get indication going busy year District VIII prolific areas naturally Houston vicin ity believe club NASA already has plans 11 competitive functions Lots other groups have similar thoughtsone ap plied six sanctions oncel out done newsletters predict contest fun flies Dallas Fort Worth Abilene Lafayette New Orleans San Antonio etc ad infinitum including own club Lake Charles lot have noticed some gaping holes coverage district Associ ateVice-Presidents intention fill gaps particularly state Arkan sas heartland Texas especially Houston area problem encountered too candidates dont have enough information make choices Hopefully before next column will have some new appointees tell about meantime matter afterward essential let know what think lot controver sial things wind days can express opinions am aware As stated before expressing feelings cannot guarantee things will go way NOT ex pressing opinion DOES assure voice will heard AMA governed HQ administer rulings Executive Councili 3 votes cast proposal NAA has vote normally abstains internal matters Any thoughts person rules AMA incredible As intimated earlier newsletters beginning come would appreciate newsletter editors adding list particularly interesting get brand new club Houston areathe HAWKS believe acronym Hou ston Area Wireless Kontrolled Soaring Model aviation mushrooming areathere must least seven eight clubs probably 40-mile radius Almost enough month Remember Dallas Trade Show Spring no luck yet pinning down date job going send LSU two weeks sum mer am hoping Dallas show will before will organize district meeting Saturday night Watch col umn forfurther information Pattern Sport Scale fliers also note mentioned ear lier home club LARKS will have contest June 30-July 1 No big dinner just good flying great prizes Overall outstand ing performance will win portable TV Watch contest listings Coonass Nationals again set Lafayette April Thats commercials Thought month sure brain gear before starting flying site Colorads S Kansas 0 Nebraska h Dakota h Oaksta ix DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowaki District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue NE 68005 Axoaclat Vica-Prealdaess Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Blvd Ceeper WY 82601 Paul Kegel 910 North 12th Fargo NO 68102 JIm OReilly4780 N Battin WichIta KS 87220 Urn Rickatne 518 5 Cioudas Sioux Falls SO 87103 WHEWI As unusually long winter draws close good note some May1979 79 clubs within district actually took advantage being indoors P-nut Scale creasing popularity Lincoln Denver Omaha name few Old Man Winter cannot keep good modelers down bad pun says wife-typist normally time club thoughts turn getting contest sanction applications again names Con test Coordinators CL & F FBill Bieda 411 Barker Blvd Omaha NE 68132 RCGeorge Hunter 6962 5 Lamar Littleton CO 801 23 Early Bird Awards years early bird awards go Orbiting Eagles Omaha Nebraska Louisville Radio Control Club Kansas getting contest sanc tion applications mailed early enough first District IX clubs contest cal endar 79 participants will appreci ate early action gentlemen Contest Coordinators grateful Reminders tabletop district display booth use Its great static dis play shows trophy presentationsor almost club promotion free asking Another item may have missed should know about television commercials AMA events available HQ Long short versions sound available soundless films televi sion stations can add own taped nouncements over film Write Janet Clifton Film Clerk AMA HQ formation Denver Fargo District Meetings during 1978 very successful am open suggestions location fall District Meeting Air Capitol Eagles Show Teem District IXs AMA Show Team has completed its first year service long winter has given opportunity some selfevalu ation successful year 79 Several new maneuvers planned team building new models enthusiastically project interest four-mation 60powered version Ken Willards Blue Birds retracts smoke whole works will called jayhawks infor mation AMA Show Team No 121 Air Capitol Eagles write team man ager Jerry Shumaker 10810 West Maple Wichita KS 67209 KCCL Kansas City Control Line modelers arise five clubs once encompassed over 200 members during late SOs self-same clubs supplied numerous na tional international champions clubs once made Kansas City hotbed ac tivity awakening once Larry Laird AMA 27761 2641 Espenlaub Lane Kansas City Kansas 66106 has contacted 75 former members circulated over 500 announce ments re-awakening Under banner KCCL looks like Kansas City will again enjoy variety Control Line activity Mod elers area encouraged contact Larry help information Membership Applications Due some confusion Family Membership dues rates membership applications future will oe explicit meantime anyone has problems receiving magazines membership cards services again asked contact immediately District Vice-Presi dent nearest AVP rea sons have officers please contact AMA HQ first concerning problems sort usually can resolved promptly Trans-Am Update teams will noti fied April selection arrival/depar ture dates route maps will sent out shortly PR Update Nats planning progressing smoothly due early notice Lin coln NE site Nats logo final stages should out time col umn read Muscular Dystrophy Association pro gram Flying Jerry Kids now underway club information packets will valuable clubs whether partici pate project Hopefully clubs will join project AMA film program priority list fu ture films follows 1 Documentary 1979 Nats 2 30-minute film show teams 3 Aeromodeling first experience first flight 4 Local club storytrials suc cesses personalities 5 Personalized story competitor flying 6 Special film Free Flight Control Line 7 History hobby 8 Film celebrity fliers sports show business etc list information opinions sought Please feel free respond concerning film subjects input essential Special interest groups will invited meeting Executive Council during Nats week criteria guidelines govern ing groups will discussed will prob lems relating concerned Representatives groups needed valuable input encouraged Through meeting hope find better ways working gether Nets Briefs Application forms volun teer Nats workers now hands district officers Please pick up fill out send goal 100% participation District IX clubs Yes can help regardless district live need Arizona California S Hawaii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim ScrnIaerea District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redonds Beach CA 90278 Aaeociate Vlee-Preeedaoa Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94508 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Shaw Freono CA 93711 Lonnie Kroaber 4295 Boulder Hwy Las Vegas NV 59121 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds B Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90805 Keith Whitney 14465 Jayiter Di Salt Lake City UT 84117 has barely two weeks since re turned latest Council meeting St Louis still fresh mind Ill mention some highlights First off spirited election office Secretary-Treasurer five candidates balloting over Dis trict V Vice-President Jim McNeill help too will take hundreds workers make Nats best ever Leavenworth County Aeromodelers newsletter Flitelog say g can place last say placed ahead didnt go try Ive Nats about No else going us chance go Nats part Nats Pick up application Nats workers nearest officer nowl AMA Show Teams starting ganize air show years Nats show date August 5 Nats trip will easier year credit cards Executive Council gave HQ go-ahead dorm fees entry fees can charged Visa MasterCharge Elsewhere magazine will find tentative agenda next AMA Executive Council meeting agenda because print ing deadlines similar reasons incom plete objective however let mem bers review agenda order add comments current items add items feel Important Councils hope better communicate inform membership way As example large models will again agenda subject first arose last fall yet no con structive input has received Some com plain AMA has done nothing sub ject would complain Council established 25-pound limit 14pound limit determined displacement wing area wing loading chance again probably last chance get limits set interested parties can agree As years Category Director Con trol Line Nats would like thank PAMPA Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association being first step ward happy follow recommen dation Larry Shorts Event Director Precision Aerobatics PAMPA commended being concerned involved working hard Precision Aerobatics levels THIN KIN LINCOLN winner new Secretary-Treasurer Jim appointed Bill Mathews fill remainder term Fees years Nats remain same last year exception continu ing move discourage late entries late entry fee has raised $50 Speed events have re-arranged run off four days rather six Electric buffs will glad hear Electric Free Flight now part official schedule Soaring will held park Lincoln Free Flight will site 40 miles Lincoln Chase vehicles will allowed field huge study HQ cost allow inter national teams meet practice few days before departure authorized So often team members have never met let alone com peted together HQ has very brief TV commercials avail able clubs utilize publicizing meets can add own soundtrack publi cize mall shows contest Write HQ information 80 Model Aviation Council voted budget 1979 allows 7% increases categories Public Relations film budget two exceptions increased 50% over last year response complaints re visible enough once AMA finds itself enviable position having three companies offering insurance packages Perhaps will result better rates Earl Witt going take sample poll 10% membership poll will cover vast range subjects yet determined have ideas what youd like included poll Owing success membership re newals via credit card Council agreed expand new memberships wilt also expanded cover Nats perhaps time years show asked Council consider two classes licenses sportsman Sunday flier competition license Much discussion ensued nothing being resolved However matter far over Ill continue push lower-cost license Sunday sport flier knows year two might get nominated Nick Johnen Flying Circus club Camarillo Superior Service award approved Nick ob tained flying site club after battling untold obstacles did almost single handed Good job Nick hobby could use bunch like next Council meeting will Friday April 27 Long Beach conjunction MACS Show mentioned giving award Nick Joh nen Ive requests list various awards order importance Starting least award Vice-President certificate progress thro ugh meritorlo us service superior service distinguished service fellowship have appointed Associate VP cover State Nevada name Lonnie Kroe ber brings prior experience him District IX also served AMA appointment leaves Hawaii Associate VP As soon open ing occurs ranks Ill appoint Hawai ian representative Lonnies interests pri marily RC planes boats secondary love U-Control though says isnt much going around Las Vegas Frank Capon resigned Scale Con test Board Frank has served District X years pressures personal life have caught up him owe him thanks job well done replacement no easy task After due deliberation consul tation have named Bill Stroman posi tion Bill will give Free Flight perspective Contest Board top-heavy RC representation Bill has untold years Scale experience should prove valuable asset Board Lonnie Kroeber mentioned interesting use AA engines used sport called tractor pulls offshoot full size tractor pulls tractors ex tremely hopped up engines pull weight models same thing smaller scale Over Arizona way Southwestern Re gionals now history annual affair suf fered lack attendance brought partly very bad weather preceding Too bad because weather meet good Typical cold morning T-shirt afternoon Wind no problem year Free Flight very little participation RC Gliders down last year least six states represented making truly regional contest Utah unique club continues flourish Im referring Utah State Aeromodelers Theyre different phases hob represented membership exist under roof good harmony During winter months club has Indoor flying have good time summer club will host Old Timer Annual Free Flight through Salt Lake Antique Model ers branch club Old Time Nats will held July 2425 26 salt flats latest club visited Silent Wings Soaring Association located West Covina invited out old Free Flighter turned button-pusher Some may recall Dean Landreth late SOs 60s Hes alive well youll glad hear SWSA meeting presided over club president Ian Douglas night club voted make donation FAI Soaring team fund will get money back club treasury various means really nice gesture part showed club film Fly Em Break Em large turnout meeting en joyed themselves immensely club low profile fun-loving bunch yet few fliers win big meets Im still open invitations attend club meetings Drop line want remind have AMA display available table-top setup makes nifty background booth mall show display back Florida business received letter fellow run ner Ohio think Anyhow letter lost trip back before could swer him would drop another line Ill answer him Planning FAI Free Flight World Championships Taft moving ahead Bill Hartill overall CD Bill Bogart business manager/bean counter dates October 3 October 9 1979 Bakers field Inn will HQ Hardy Brodersen interface between two Bills AMA HQ AMA will handle paperwork will furnish seed money cover initial costs FAI Free Flight fund has $12000 should enough organizers attempting budget breakeven operation THE RMALS Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al culver i 607 S von Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Oreete Rt 1 Box 48 Boadview MT 59015 Clarence E Haught RI 5 Boy 16 Coeur dAlene 1083814 Ed McCollough 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Recin 26608 Dover Court Kent WA 98031 Don zipoy 21418 NE Main Street Redmond WA 98052 good District Meeting couldnt sure am sorry because sure good time over doz en clubs represented plus few other individ uals lot items discussed everyone stayed end No new issues brought up space wont consumed going over Boeing Hawks de serve big vote thanks inviting us have District Meeting conjunction Swap Meet Jerry Odell editor Seattle Radio Aero Club newsletter Plane Talk said best February issue Jerry said some good stuff very little usual junk evidence Hawks seem have knack doing things well despite having president looks like Sasquatch Since Jim Boydston Hawks President year please remind him preceding quote SRAC guy seven feet tall! contest schedule put together pretty well couple conflicts work out Pylon Association did job first gave Don Miller complete schedule Soaring jocks still have some work hope will get schedule Don very soon Don Dodd tells Free Flight Control Line schedule coming together few Free Flight clubs have sent Dodd contest dates yet will get program Seriously get Free Flight Control Line schedules Don Dodd Radio Control sched ules Don Miller soon can Both current addresses can found Model viation Words changed model history now newsletters receive con tain something really gives tickle January issue SCIF Flightplug contained also stolen Bat Sheet Tom Cashman note found among unpublished papers Al phonse Penaud Discovered today squeezing castor beans rubber motors makes last longer sure makes tying knots broken strand bitch following item falls similar cat egory above appeared January issue MRRCS newsletter ed ited N M DahI 12511 111th Ave East Puyallup WA 98371 address because inquiries about origin data should sent him CRASHES EXPLAINED Since cold weather has come Pacific Northwest scientists have given special atten tion crashes attributable tempera ture two phenomena generally con sidered casual factors well-known except ice MonoKote something gets cold tends shrink same time known electronic trans missions may measured frequency wave-length Now temperature gets well below freezing reasonable suppose transmitted radio waves shrink little bit perhaps just enough con fuse airborne receiver what about receiver meteorologists tell us sensable sensible temperature product temperature times wind speed example ambient temperature 20 de grees F plane flying 40 mph sensable temperature about 70 de grees below zerol reasonable ex pect receiver-decoder work efficient ly shivering temperature 70 low put two together shrunken radio waves shivering receiver its easy understand some us crash wintertime May1979 81 JUNIOFLIGHTf EDWHITTEN BoxWall St Sta Now York NY 10005 HOW ABOUT BOSTONIAN must hundred different AMA contest events l very few modelers satisfied Take instance indoor flying scale modelers have two events fly AMA Scale Peanut Scale Both very good course pure endurance indoor fliers have seven eight events cant stand argu ment over scale rules about event models scale look sort scale fly like scale models better becoming familiar Manhattan Formula indoor cabin en durance model gaining worldwide pop ularity under variations MIAMA Clubs rules Manhattan has found appeal worlds top indoor fliers cluding world champions like Pete Andrews USA Laurie Barr England un Kalina Czechoslovakia very pleased event finding such acceptance Manhattan has definitely turned out top-notch experts event although plenty us in-between modelers flying too 5~ Bostonian however indoor event feel should popular finding its advocates among scale fliers among beginners indoor scene some going say Bostonian what thought Manhattan meant However Bostonian close scale some scale models will qualify within rules Bostonian super-light having weigh ten grams young beginner should have little trouble building Bostonian very big easy transport flying site other hand its 16 maximum wingspan bigger Peanut Scale therefore easier build adjust Bostonian gives opportunity dividual design flair loves details allows num erous choices planforms opportunities experiment Bostonian Event has Charisma Fac tor somewhat along line suggested John Triolo Bob Meuser impro visational scale Frisco-Proto idea Bostonians flight pattern realistic its propeller diameter limitation re quired ROG launches ever fun airplane fun event Bostonian know youll like event kit manufactur ers will able help beginners same manner have new P-30 Embryo Endurance events Okay gang lets take look com plete set rules 1 Maximum projected wingspans 16 2 Maximum wing chords 3 3 Maximum propeller diameter 6 4 Power limited rubber motors 5 Minimum weight rubber mo tors 10 grams 6 Maximum overall fuselage length 14 measured propeller bearing 7 Fiselage must contain theoretical VA x 2Y2 x 3 box longerons must both support motor form exceed box requirement No motor sticks al lowed Fuselage must have forward wind shield window side least square inch area 8 Landing Gear must fixed two eter wheels rigid enough suc cessfully support model hand-glided landing 9 Rise-Off-Ground takeoffs required official flights 10 Charisma Factor judge rates model depending model appeals him based construction neatness scalelike details uniqueness design etc 100 rating up 110 used Two models may given same rating models rated against other against 100 110 scale 11 An unlimited number flights al lowed total seconds best 3 multiplied Charisma Factor rules really complicated thorough enough result neat little model looks like airplane Boston ian event lots possibilities lots room experimentation lots oppor tunity display attractive design idea dream plane Bostonian endurance model beauty points can increase score much 10% purposes JUNIOR FLIGHT seems Bostonian good model type build before attempting difficult scale models design can kept simple enough easy building strong enough easy handling Although plastic props required quality plastic propeller can used successfully plastic prop will also help bring weight forward better balance So s Bostonian rules listed probably satisfactory have some further ideas suggestions please write Ed Whitten tell about Incidentally would like information Manhattan Formula contained back issues STAR SKIPPERS send SOc stamps cover postage Ill send bunch Lets hear about Bostonian PAUL McILRATHS ADJUSTABLE PRO PELLER BEARING Paul Mcllrath Americas popular designers rubber-powered sport model airplanes line Sig Manufacturing Co kits including Cabinaire Sig Tiger express outdoor flying very much what want bring out Bostonian event doors hope Paul will design Bostonian us meantime Paul has kindly drawn up JUNIOR FLIGHT very clear draw ing excellent adjustable prop bearing simple works can used kinds SRPSMs Simple Rubber Powered Stick Models both indoors out can adjust downthrust sidethrust system dual bearing keeps prop vibrating much Try winner Paul thank very much REMINDER CHICKEN HIGH Indoor Postal Con test coming close Keep flying just make sure results have sent Ed Whitten end April winds us up month Keep em flying / j5//AT T W ENOUGH ROOM FOR KNOTS /__ IN RUBBER THAS STYLE IS BETTER FOR _____ LINDERSL UNG MOTORS-Z GIVES MORE S TMENT SPACE lV A49KE ADJUSTMENTS DON PUS/I ON THE PROP OR MOTORSTIOA GRB HERE~AND i-liRE WITH LONG NOSE FINGERS OR PLIERSSECOND PLIERS 1 THEN TWIST OR BEND THRUST ADJUSTMENT IS THE /1EV W BETTER FLIGHTS 82 Model Aviation 14DJU5 T4BL PROPEL LEt BEARING SIAIPLE STICA MODELS SELDOM PROVIDE WAY TO M4KE TIlE ADJU6TMENTS NEEDED FOR SUCCESSFLL fLIGh7S TRY ni/S hA//DY ALL -DIRECT/ON 8END4BLE BEARING lv IMPROVE YOUR S PERPORM4NCE x OK FOR VERY LIGHT MODEL 5 USE ABOUT 3/64 av is- 22 INC/I SPANS 1/16 OAt iIEA V/ER 511/PS THICK NARROW STRIPS WORK BEST IF BEARING BENDS IN I-lARD LANDINGS REPLACE IT bit/TN THICKER ONE TOO kYEAKBETTER
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/05
Page Numbers: 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82
At January 27 AMA Executive Coun cii meeting approved line should drawn concerning model size agreed some limit should defined govern whether insurance coverage should provid ed also agreed however further time should given obtain input AMA members various special interest ganizations might affected noted example Coun cil previously approved seeking recom mendations Quarter Scale Associa tion National Miniature Pylon Racing Association concerning size safety responses requested March 31 Thus tween now next Council meeting April 28th time interested parties offer comments constructive sugges tions proposals subject Continued page 73 tentative AMA budget prepared HQ staff January 27 Executive Council meeting provided detail usual particularly regard breakdown expenses various departments con sidered tentative because subject furth er review refinement next Council meeting April time final 1978 financial statement will availableit tentative budget prepared HQ budget effort year comprehensive ever attempted merely rehash updated version last year new feature 79 expense budget showing allocations departments major divisions effort allocations include percentages salaries people efforts support department addi tion directly assigned depart ment example under Public Relations show $60577 includes full-time ries Special Events Director Larry Bolich assistant Penny Witt plus 20% salaries AMA Executive Director 5% Mrs Jackson AMAs Comptroller 5% assistant 15% AMAs in-house printer 5% mail clerk 20% stock clerk 20% receptionist 20% general part-time clerk addition allocated percentages rent telephones postage freight office supplies printing plus actual amount $35700 79 bud geted department operations during year Thus budget year compared other years better shows costs involved various operations including support personnel actually assigned department involved business department Other area Special Projects PR budget does contemplate doACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Break-Even aian 1979 Budget No Membership 80000 70000 60000 Break Line 50000 0 30000 20000 100000 Expense100000 300000 Membership Income $ 1764000 1543500 1323000 1102500 -882000 -441000 -J 91 x uJ 15000001700000 May1979 69 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 COUNCIL APPROVES TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR 79 APPROVED MODEL SIZE UMITING Status asof March 11979 cP~ 50000070000090000011000001300000 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Tentative Budget Part ating Expenses Allocations $452188 18835 34401 Expenses Salaries l departments Annuity Retirement Program Payroll Taxes Total related salaries$ Rent approx 5000 sq ft Telephones Postage ght exclusive membership processing Membership Processing Membership Insurance $275 per member Rule Books Public Relations Operations Travel Supplies etc Awards FlImProjects uction Travel Equip Rental Services Processing Film Library HQ Service Officer Service VP budgets Council travel etc Magazines officers Contest Directors etc Staff Travel Council Trade Shows Meetings Office Supplies stationery materials Office Equipment Maintenance Printing Professional Fees legal audit consultant Insurance General Depreciation Bad Debts Personal Property Taxes FAI 53527 x 50 Teams Programs Mtgs NAA Divisional Fee cost FAI franchise Scholarship Program Totals usive magazine direct costs Model Aviation Magazine Direct Costs Model GeneralMembershipAviation AdministrServicesMagazine Total 505424 28350 13000 32000 $ 91905 13233 6500 14700 81375 179025 7400 35700 1 000 33400 5000 34248 10752 14000 24000 4625 8500 15000 11500 10500 600 3000 26764 26764 1000 $1112927 410307 $134321 6655 1950 9000 81375 179025 7400 $1 42672 3429 direct cost * 4000 FAI & Contests Nats $ 75949 2033 1950 1800 1 000 33400 5000 34248 10752 7000 8400 4625 680 15000 11500 10500 600 3000 1000 $273043 7200 3400 3600 340 7000 2400 2720 26764 26764 $430326$154041$147380 ______________410307 TOTAL Operating Expense *Magazine has separate phone lines $1523234$273043$430326$564348$147380$108137 ing last year Most expense increas es simply inflationary approximately 7% increase applied areas Thus mostly hold-the-line budget HQ opera tions rather expanded services could change however further re view later year shows greater currently budgeted income available im prove HQ services budget assumes will sign up 90% members 197863579 estimated 79 vs 71227 actual paid mem bers 1978 appears conserva tive figures currently running about 94% last year trend gradually creasing further quite encourag ing since Council member estimates voted dues increase last year optimistic rough summary budget pre sented promiseseven ac ceptance special projectsa surplus about $45000 accordance pre viously expressed Council desire build reserves back up couple years ago AMA over $200000 reserve got completely used up 1978 proposed dues increases 1977 1978 de ferred until 1979 over 50000 members already signed up 79 rate continuing improve already have mid-February about 3/4 income will need fulfill bud get time spring Council meeting should able take second look budget final modification balance budgeted income assured rest year note about Model Aviation budget small surplus shown bottom tentional use almost funds available produce best magazine possible magazine budget easily controlled ad justing expenses monthlyas necessaryto stay within income Since have pay taxes magazine profits despite tax-ex empt status magazine budget based minimizing surplus net result situation produce magazine value members budget shown should mean pages color coverage etc 79 magazine budget also includes allo cation distribution magazine free members AMA Some explanation may helpful Executive Council has established policy whereby AMA officers certain Contest Directors receive free memberships token reward services performed behalf AMA members Note AMA has about 160 volunteer officers hundreds Contest Directors run over thousand sanctioned meets per year free members allocation general income made cover cost magazines printed mailed free members Note cost minimumthe actual cost required print mail extra copies mem bers Thus AMA reimburses magazine budget extra cost printing mail ing additional copies needed above basic amount printed dues-pay ing members area special projects Execu tive Council approved total $47000 broken down specific amounts vari ous events programs listed amounts may may actually used de pending circumstances example 1979 Nats could break large entry $10000 set aside offset possible deficit would needed Similar ly $12000 noted Free Continued page 73 70 Model Aviation Public Relations $ 60577 3000 2600 2500 35700 2400 1360 $108137 PRESIDENTS REPORT President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS EARL E WITT 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING first Executive Council Meeting AMA president now history Council able cover entire agenda effectively midnight hours have often occurred ac complishments will reported other columns subsequent issues Model Aviation surprise expecta tion being able operate under strict interpretation by-laws pre cepts Roberts Rules Order Newly Revised found myself voted down As reported last issue Model Aviation Jim McNeill elected Secre tary-Treasurer Jim able produce draft minutes before profes sional recorder employed purpose major items proposed 1979 AMA budget reviewed length subsequently budget $1523234 approved AMA HQ guidance budget fiscal per formance will subject follow-up reviews Executive Council meet ings An enjoyable prelude meeting reception hosted Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President held ing prior Council meeting time opportunity meet AMA members District VI St Louis area addition individual discussions assem bled guests treated preview motion picture material has gathered new AMA film Scale models promised distribution coming fall HOBBY INDUSTRY CONVENTION AND TRADE SHOW AMA associate member Hobby Industry Association several members AMA Executive Council participated Aeronautics Radio Control Division meetings HIA reason behind having Executive Council Meeting St Louistwo meetings covered trip proliferation radio con trolled hobby gearaircraft course cars boats robotswas major topic discussions trade show exhibited number very competitive low cost simple radio systems impres sive item 28 wing span 020 cu proportional rudder ready-tofly Radio Control Cub Cox model will cost less us spending marginally con trollable rudder escapement pulse control equipment 30 years ago inflation taken account little Cub will give chance embark hobby RC flying about one-fourth cost rest us started addition poten tial new model fliers would expect large numbers ready-to-fly Con trol Line modelers step up try hand RC Syracuse NY District II Sym posium Cub given door prize found first reac tion new Cub some dedicated RC fliers panic thought frequency congestion However model itself threat product can take opportunity expand hobby 49 MHz about 1000 foot range will interfere other RC activities still model airplane requires degree skill fly recover piece fly again unlike simple RC cars boats part advancing technology industry market controls organized modelers Lets join purpose mind join us would recommend make ourselves known stores deal ers selling ready-to-fly RC jewels May1979 71 2 L J reai unnur S mouuIreduy-Iu-tIy ETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 have just taken minutes St Louis Council Meeting Can tell something confidentially Wont read anywhere else members Districts II IV VI VIII have nothing worry about repre sentation AMA Council Meeting Mr John C Grigg Chuck Foreman Horrace Cain John Embry did outstanding job meeting serving people back home regulars agreed Homer Smith Vince Mankowski Ken Morris Carl Wheeley commented no drop quality new elections AMA still has strong diverse Council no yes offer assist buyers learning fly us course will help insure successful fliers importantly will certainly assure progress advanced models will working us utilizing limited frequency spectrum obtaining frequen cies AMA INSURANCE GOOD NEWS insurance has become competi tive market have offers little half per member rate budgeted Council contingent AMA picking up larger portion deductible able maintain good bet ter claim safety record have past three years will substantial savings will help off set future inflationary increases operations FREE FLIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS plans Free Flight World Championships Taft CA October 6 through 9 progressing As last re port direct operations costs should covered fees will able avoid type losses sustained last two World Championships held USA TRANS-AM RC RELAY RACE event title doesnt ring bell have endeavoring ganize Trans-America Race starting Washington DC Whittier Narrows CA elapsed flying time race men governing body Academy lake word Horrace particularly fearless advocate what feels right hope never gets mad No pays honest model build ers go meetings four times year serve because sense pride interest have squawk AMA about spend dues money whatever constructive suggestion offer write call District VP guarantee gov erning body organization will HEAR about pay dues youve got right have say its handling thereof Well got heavy stuff out way what else new some very impor tant people want meet month know run Clubsof-the Month Ill crossing district lines pok ing around important VPs backyard thats out HOWEVER plenty AMA special interest groups keep busy years have no boundaries its time met some planned 11 Leg Teams organized Total Team Leg Team flying two-day section race race will between several Total Teams race scheduled September 1979 still number Leg Team shortages time growing short Teams must have minimum five members maximum seven plan new you terested call Public Relations Depart ment AMA HQ Phone 202 347-2751 AGENDA FOR NEXT EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING As February 20 1979 follow ing items have submitted con sideration next Executive Council Meeting held April 27 1979 Proposals alternate membership forms 90-day limited temporary memberships com petition memberships etc Contest Director training exam ination prior initial licensing relicensing inactive over two years Review AMA film production costs inventory films produced AMA Consideration returning Model Aviation optional status other compromise Review Model Aviation content operating costs Consideration proposal arrange FAI teams meeting training team prior competing World Cham pionships Report insuring non-AMA show teams other demonstrations Report status Delta Dart Delta Dart II Programs Budget review Review possible by-laws revisions month begin exciting breath taking serialized two-part story Nation al Free Flight Society NFFS de serve attention splendid special interest modeling groups United States None united dedicated dont think anyone will offended mention Free Flight group first officially recognized AMA help represent interested USA Begun 1965 late Dick Black Carl Fries first membership fee ac cepted December 15 1965 Today encom passes substantial portion competition Free Flighters America Society pub lishes its own magazine Dieest Jerry James Orlando FL launching AA current Digest edited Mr John Oldencamp San Diego CA Previous edi tors Walt Rozelle VTO Dave Linstrum Bob Meuser Bill Giesking others printed famous FAI Power flier Doug Gaibreath list Free Flighters have contri buted life NFFS read like Whos country include Bob Stal ick has served Director Pete 72 Model Aviation Buckets Johnson renowned Power man District V FF Contest Coordinator very presence strikes fear hearts competitors Charlie Sotich Chicago Herb Franck Bill Booth others name exorably woven through life thread down through fruitful years Hardy Brodersen Beginning treasurer today both permanent Executive Director terim president clock has balance wheel NFFS has balance wheel keep Next month will introduce dedicated people reveal secret unity identify secret umbilical cord binds Free Flighters together though separated thousands earth miles confidential information know can trust keep next issue Model Aviation mag azine dont miss Will Hardly Brokenspar still overlord Can devoted model ers manage float another issue Digest Watch mailbox next Part II ected Income Membership Dues juniors @$ 500 juniors@1300 Seniors@750 Seniors @ 1550 Family Open61700 Open @ 2500 Total Memberships No Members 3697 757 4084 1514 1001 52526 Less Partial year membership credits Total Membership Income Magazine Members Allocation distribution free members $438376 10752 Subtotal Other Income Life Memberships$ 1000 Club Charter Fees48000 Sanction Insurance1500 Sanction Fees4800 FAI Stamps8500 Supply & Souvenir Sales 000 Film Rental2500 Interest Income savingsaccts 20000 Contributions200 Misc Membership Service Fees1 000 MA Advertising & other mag income________ Total Other Income Gross Income Operating Expense Budget Allocation Magazine 1523234 564348 Net Income before Special Projects Special Projects Trans American Relay Race 1979 FF World Championshio 78 FAI surplus 1979 Nats 1979 junior Programs Total Special Projects Balance Surplus Reserve MODEL SIZE 15000 12000 10000 10000 Cant pg 69 Responses should made AMA HQ preferably mid-April copies can made circulated individual Executive Council members have written subject past six months need againthe previous correspondence will serve purpose Meanwhile noted Model Aeronautics Association CanadaAMAs equivalent organization Canadahas re cently adopted limit 55 lbs 25 kilos insurance purposes European coun tries limit same Federation Aeronautique Internationale FAI uses competition 11 lbs 5 kilos 79 BUDGET Cant page 70 Flight World Championships may needed amount $10000 earmarked junior Programs indicate commitment such programs However use money sub ject Council approval specific program has yet developed Only Trans Am Relay Race major PR project 1979see December 78 issue Total $ 18485 9841 30630 23467 17017 1412590 10200 1402390 4491 28 953262 $1049762 958886 90876 $ 6 Magazine Cost per Member $8 $8 $8 Member Magazines $ 6056 12112 420376 438376 10752 116592 $565720 564348 $ Model Aviation page 44 amount likely spent unless substantial industry sponsorship realized PR area currently slated major expansion 1979 As compared past few years typical $20000 budgeted annually opera ting expenses total $35700 has ap proved PR Department year addition $10000 usual has added Film Production budget Al though shown PR Department ex pense film effort obviously PR related general AMA PR effort much larger members appreciate year effort will largest yet Some past criticism effect AMA should way PR due fact previous budgets identi fied usual $20000 year operating expenses item PR related budget 1 mat 1979 makes overall PR effort much visible although areas such films Nats Junior programs etc listed separatelysimply because operated PR Department Adding up total PR effort year will easily volve cost least $200000 probably closer quarter ofa million dollars Continued next page May1979 73 rid-tamous I-Al power uur ugug i breath Cr being congratulated Nets fa mous Free Flight Director Homer Smith iug NFFS Digest printer pubman Dowsetts young son riying &ntlsn BBC Hawk NFFS way annually awards scholarskiips deserving youngsters 79 BUDGET Cont pg 73 actual income expenses AMA operations 1978 will published shortly 1978 financial report still awaiting final figures bills yet received January tenta tive budget prepared 1978 results will affect next budget review spring since obvious January year would end up red previous reserve funds used up itself would indicate 1979 budget might end up surplus other hand higher budgeted membership renewal fig ures 6eing registered through end Jan uary projecting greater income shown factors thus expected counter other end result likely positive negative Budget revisions resulting spring review will published soon available probably May June meantime current budget indicates 1979 al ready good year financially should end up better shown CREDIT CARDS OK FOR NEW MEMBERS HATS As experiment AMA Executive Council last fall approved use Visa Master Charge credit cards renewal 1979 memberships experiment worked well about 8% 3800 members out 47500 paying credit card end January volume sufficient hold costs service 3% income volved As result use credit cards has extended permit use new memberships also Nats entry fees 1979 Visa Master Charge cards can also used items AMAs Supply Service section provided amount least $10 INCOME Membership Subscriptions MA 54797 @ $8 Advertising Income Hobby Shop Income Other Subscriptions Plans Income Subtotal me other allocated Allocation distributions free members officers CDs etc Total Income EXPENSE Editorial Expense Monthly Columnists Drafting Articles Plans Pictures Production Costs Composition Typesetting etc Art & Photo Color Separation Printing Misc Supplies Circulation Expenses Postage Label & Sort Administrative Costs Telephone Insurance Travel Advertising & Promotion Miscellaneous Total Direct Costs Allocated Expenses % Gen AMA Exp Salaries & Taxes Rent Miscellaneous Office Postage Printing Supplies Subtotal Allocated Expenses Total Expenses NET INCOME ANOTHER DENVER SUCCESS STORY currently seven AMA chartered clubs Metro Denver Modeling Council Council demonstrating outstanding leadership model aviation promotion benefit member club Council established basis old principle numbers strength working together can accomplish sum dividual efforts simple example joint promotion handout sheet Council supplies quantity area hobby shops new comer inquires local activity gets information tells about clubs meet fly contact simple piece paper communica tions link helps get loners beginners newcomers informed about whats hap pening get involved Council provides another service member clubfora relatively small additional fee can associate member other clubs entitles him use flying sites well No voting privileges other clubs provided no conflict clubs primary interest running own affairs Another feature Denver Council ar rangement makes attractive clubs participate Council oper ates its own fundsno money required clubs fund Council Coun cil obtains its own funds through operation annual model expoequivalent trade show member clubs participate jointly promote model aviation general public happy situation Denver al ways Just few years ago club did its own thing little no joint effort ways competed members developed animosities Now however good leadership Council having demonstrated could done jointly separately model aviation Denver has gotten far greater pub lic appreciation activity whole needs clubs Council leadership has avoided high pressure armtwisting tactics have simply invited participation clubs given equal representation decision-making concerning joint projects use funds prime example Council accomplish ment produced last October Council sponsored AMA District meeting Denver organizing program talks movies forum gathered key AMA offi cers Colorado Nebraska Wyoming Kansas also AMA Executive Director Washington DC As result AMA members approx imately 150 leaders attended got meet representatives face face get questions answered have suggestions considered highly successful affair expec ted repeated annually net result service area AMA members AMA national organization officers interested meeting responding members possible Denver Council idea similar what has being done some other cities has just few years demonstrated simple approach can work effectively Other areas could well same added thought next natural step beyond creation state councils chapters represent larger numbers members clubs 74 Model Aviation Part III L AVIATION MAGAZINE Income Expense Budget $ 79392 27600 3000 6600 $438376 $116592 10752 $565720 56640 24507 4200 6500 269444 200 34716 6300 2400 500 2000 2700 200 304851 41016 410307 142672 3429 3600 4000 340 564348 THE APATHY ABATES lot confusion has occurred recent months due published statements about AMA other magazines basic state ments made AMA member commented various editors other people good part confu sion has produced nature various personalities involved differ ences viewpoints natural result has controversy case sincerity abounds sides individual sincerely believing right comments negative towards AMA critizing AMA decisions regarding dues budget magazine finances general have some positive aspects important seems change AMA financial information being looked discussed has led realization information needs improved 79 budget presentation issue step direction What previously taken granted ignored now getting much deeper scrutiny has typical better understanding AMAs budge1 operations seems developing interested Meanwhile much being done ex plain communicate details AMAs op erations such last months report AMA HQ general AMA will publishing such information goal better forming educating AMA members about organization AMA member Dave Peltz made biggest personal investment time effort review question AMAs financial reports became focal point pros cons involved acknowledge thanks obvi ous interest dedication cause regarded Ralph Nader typededicated tenacious persistent aggres sive best interests mindas perceives themfor organization model aviation general thing surehe has put out correspondence subject anyone can remember So didnt Mode/Aviation publish Daves letters like some other maga zines basic reason felt still interpretations wrong presentation complex too much time space would have re quired properly respond felt still mem bers would rather see magazine space used information about models fly ing arguments about things like budgets Yet admit should try bet ter job informing members about ganization certainly aware need because Daves efforts Meanwhile hope avoid further editorializing subject minimize emotionalism discussing differences viewpoints opinions improving quantity quality information presenta tion will try encourage better under standing about AMA fingers crossed will offend would rath er see magazine pages used something enjoyable Connecticut a Maine achusetts S New Hampshire Rhode Inland ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenan Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidentn Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 Hinh Street Old Town ME 04468 Charles H Learoyd PO Box 428 West Groton MA 01472 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly Place Norwalk CT 06850 George Parker 7 Paul Dr Lee MA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Drive Ledyard CT 06339 Williow Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kittery ME 03904 DOUBLE BARRELED DISTRICT SPECTACULAR! SUNDAY APRIL 11979 Massasoit Community College 290 Thatcher Street Brockton MA 02401 Off Route 27 just East Downtown Brockton Call 603 3624884 further information GIANTBEST EVERDISTRICT MODEL AIRCRAFT EXPOSITION AND DISTRICT MEETING 1 PM 6 PM Open Public Giant Delta Dart Program Youngsters Model Displays Manufacturers Displays AMA Booth Prizes Door Prizes Admission $100 Children 12 under free 6 PM 8 PM District Meeting World-Known Speakers Joe Bridi Main Speaker No admission charge for-this meeting 1 PM 6 PM Theeter Continuous movies latest color sound Marvelous Miniatures Fly RC Choppers others Delta Dart Starting 130 PM Free first 300 youngsters 12 Program under accompanied adult Build fly own Delta Dart under expert adult supervision rubberpowered model really FLIES! Symposiums Continuous talks discussions some foremost people model aviation todayEd Izzo Dave Brown Ernie Huber RC Pattern Helicopter flying Bob Hunt World Champ UC Stunt Flier Henry Struck Free FlighN Contest Board Member par excellence John F Byrne Show Team fame others Door Prizes & Door prizes half hour 130 6 PM RC equipment Giant Raffle engines supplies First raffle prize World En gines Xpert 5-ch RC rig alternate cash substitute non-participants Exhibition Flying Dave Brown Ernie Huber Sammy Frey Bob Hunt Site will thrill actual RC UC demonstration fly ing weather permitting 6 PM 8 PM TOP NOTCH SPEAKING PROGRAM NO ADMISSION CHARGE AMA District Meeting JOE BRIDI comes way sun ny California feature speaker evening Earl Witt new AMA President Cliff Piper District Vice-President appointed elected District AMA officials will hand meet ADEQUATE SPACE FOR THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE AND PARTICIPANTS COME AND BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS New Jersey Verk ID DISTRICT REPORT John C Grige District II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 Aaaociate VIoe-Praidunna Pete Bianchlnl 280 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 David Flfield 11 Lam Lane Elunora NY 12085 lack Sommarco 2082 Emerson Ate. IJunion NJ 07083 Tom Silver RD 3 8ox412 Matson NY 13662 John Byrne 36-2g 213th So Bayside NY 1 t36t Hank SmIth 2 Lorraine Ave. Aaburn NY 13021 Going try shorten months col umn after long last time start off have appointed John Byrne Jr im mediate past VP Associate VP feel John has much add AMA certainly whole heck lot contribute dis trict lost AMA Secretary-Treasurer post Council meeting 7-6 Jim McNeill Sure hope John tries fall position tattletale spies work again time caught truely dedicated modeler hard doing what likes bestflying flying flying paraphrase mail mans creed neither wind nor rain nor sleet nor snow shall keep Doug Reynolds fly ing Doug put flight February 4 1978 Again 5th 6th etc Actually flew least once day 365 days completing 365th flight February 3 1979 day Syracuse-area Sympo sium still goes know weather Central New York will appreciate what Doug has accomplished May1979 75 picture shows Doug holding VK Nieuport sport bipe ling off inthe snow FrankIi ofsway NJ contributor next group photos first picture shows group children Piscataway Township engaged learning about model aircraft through Delta Dart program sponsored Central Jersey RC Club second picture same some truly unposed posteriors evidence John Leone Walt Fisher John Bollenbach John Reiser background 6~I P" jut, rjdrt IIUW Lenteral NJ RC Club displaying models conjunction Piscataway Chamber Commerce Expo second pic ture has club past-president John Reiser left present club president John Bol lenbach glaring photographer Fine ex amples club working hard own local public relations Thats wrap-up month Keep newsletters comtng Great hear clubs 01ev sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District Ill Vice-President 1101 ERahe Road Dayton OH 45429 Aveodata VIne-Prealdenna Ciban 5102 Edenhursi Lynhuran OH 44124 Fnevela Pluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Laird Jackson 523 Msadowbroek Sn David PA 19087 Edward Wissar 1521 Surnanit Sn McKsenporn PA 15131 First must apologize missing report last month Im afraid months re port will very short also since business has kept run since January 1 fact have home few days past two months have conducting high ly successful flight test program Nevada have fully demonstrated military worth what call Mini-RPV remote ly piloted vehicle recent test series Its exciting since have working problem since 1971 using substantial amount model aircraft technol ogy program Interestingly over 50% project personnel modelers since have discovered extremely re sourceful capable interested people have chance scan ac cumulated mail recently inter esting information received AMA HQ seems spite some criticism recent dues increase membership re newals proceeding pace greater 1977 over 95% 1978 Obvious ly no likes pay dues lieve members recognize need course real advantages belonging AMA will also add spite its de tractors AMA does pretty good job providing modeling needs feel will continue improve its service mod elers note closing congratulations fel low District Iller Earl Witt now new AMA President So have problems suggestions whatever can now fire away new volunteer Delawars rict Celambia land nlt Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 609 Pehite Road Mechanicsville VA 23111 Aaaocian vtee-Preaddenb Wayne Abernathy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Sob Charripine 206 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23600 Howerd Cnispmn 611 Beedwood Dr Chartottsville VA 22001 V Sill Helns 2000 Tynota Road Charlotte NC 26210 Scottis Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19800 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Fatts Church VA 22042 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayertevilte NC 28301 Since reported last have January Council meeting St Louisits good thing talking modeling instead trying flywith snow Council Meeting devoted mainly discussing approving 1979 AMA budget full report will found elsewhere magazine want mention couple items increase funds public relations feel move right direction let public better informed activities also enlarges educational potential AMAboth prospective members safety information current fliers Council also authorized increase funds produce new films film li brary will now get new film year heretofore has taken years budget produce just film Also great er emphasis will placed communications between HQ staff general mem bership area need im provement can help accomplish making feelings known what want done within AMA next Council Meeting will late April expect have agenda meeting no later last part March will notify district AVPs soon have agenda can notify get comments feelings way will better equipped express opinions desires District IV Council Meet ing time read club offi cers should have received PR packet AMA about Muscular Dystrophy program clubs asked participate summer program can ideal ve hicle give club recognition con tact local officials also tie publicity will generated crosscountry relay race So go club meet ing see what about proposal made voted add Electric Free Flight Nats ap proved will 1979 Nats schedule start building Electric Power Free Flight planes Another item now under discussion whether AMA should have separate classifica tion licensesfor example should com petition flier have different license should pay Sunday Sport flier What thinking Keep mindwhat does competition mean guy gal competing club fun fly just ones flying classified contests have question district Soar ing enthusiasts Which two special terest groups represent largest number Soaring enthusiasts districtthe Na tional Soaring Society League Silent Flight choose should special interest group represent AMA As can see am turning tide asking whys wherefores change another What feeling RC Pattern classification Should have classification below Novice restrictions type aircraft equipment true beginner compe tition stands chance should let Novice class stand have asked question lot lately Id like opinions Whats Happening District IV Sky Lancers Washington would like thank SLOW Club members invitation attend annual banquet wife enjoyed fellowship excellent food gave good opportunity find out what Control Line members doing what needs Radio Control League North Carolina Congratulations Charlie Spear elec tion president RC/NC Charlie 76 Model Aviation havebeen corresponding hope able meet RC/NC sometime summer Mall Show Delaware April 28th First State RC Club Delaware RC Club Wilmington MAC will hold exhibit Concord Mall north Wilmington DE noon 6 PM Scotty Moyer AVP Del aware will schedule per mits will Brain Busters Club March 16th Bob Champine will attend Brain Busters FF club meeting Newport News VA article will probably printed after meeting am looking forward getting ideas comments meeting reference Free Flight activities Tidewater Radio Control Club Febru ary 1 Bob Champine AVP Southern VA invited attend speak TRC club meeting both enjoyed meeting came away lot good ideas especially enjoyed question answer period cleared up lot questions about AMA what does its members clubs besides insurance cover age feel best way establish better communications link between members HQ Thanks TRC op portunity speak visit Chesapeake Bay Radio Control sad ness would like reprint article Crab Rag newsletter Memoriam deepest regret nounce recent passing long-time mem ber Burton Phelps Burt long time members CBRC remained active helpful fellow RCers despite several years poor health Sincerest condolences Burts wife family entire mem bership will greatly missed Newsletter Editors would like thank newsletter editors have put mailing lists too list appreciate informa tion keep coming have asked lot questions column reason want answers comments Discuss questions club meetings flying fields over phone talk building plans fellow member Drop line call personal opin ion clubs opinion want vote Council District IV just myself So let hear 450 movie some topic interest could pool movies central place distri bute list available titles Im thinking such topics cover MonoKote install retractable gear wing similar educational type subjects Pro gram chairmen could build series pro grams around movies supplement live presentations club members Furthermore individuals clubs could benefit having access ma terials movies should carefully edited spliced titles written script keyed certain scenes Sound movies al possibility adventurous first club individual send such movie will regret District V newsletter editors en couraged send copies newsletters to AVP respective states think District V unique VP AVPs newsletter editors Can other district make such claim Did notice dull boring column pictures liven up space need information about club activities individuals families doing interest ing things pictures Let hear Alabama ida S Georgia issippi to Rico V South Carol essee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Associate VIcs-Proaldents John Gorday 631 Oueen Circle Jackson MS 39209 Jerome Hail 4326 Sayesood Dr. Hwsusvllls AL 35605 Richard Jackson 106 Thornle St Coarlaston Hgts. SC 20406 Arthur Johnson 932 Senyan Dr. Ostray Saach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6621 Rotting Fork Or. Nashville TN 37205 Joseash Minslizzi SR 00666 Son 1632 Fajardo PR 00646 Ed Moorman P0 Boo 1643 Eglln APe FL 32542 Tom Thacher 2390C Lswrencvllls Hwy. Dacacur GA 30033 case wondering new name new face found top column its because Jim McNeill now Secretary-Treasurer AMA am fill ing unexpired term As starting point would like know flying what Dis trict V having problems what kinds problems have recently heard San Juan Sport Flyers fly ing new site Birmingham Aeromodelers have just lost lease Find ing keeping good flying site seems common problem step toward solving flying site problem educate public about benefits model flying way public relations activities such mall shows air team demonstrations educa tional programs schools AMA can help mall shows provid ing literature table top display now possession would like use please let have request soon possible District V has three sanctioned show teamsthe Florida Air Show Team Bama Flyers Air Show Team Hobby Hangar Fly-Boys club inter ested presenting school program check Delta Dart program What Earl Witt Rhett Miller have common Raquel Welch Cheryl Ladd Well according newsletter Capitol City RC Club Jackson MS four along long list other ables appeared last club meeting secretary must have terrible time keeping up important people dont attend course really important people club members ones matter way make new club members feel important hold beginners fun fly ease novices competition mini mum pressure what Demajagua RC Flying Club did recently winners Johnny Perz Jr Jose Moreida Juan Rivera club really ball Since Puerto Rico isnt itinerary AMA cross-country relay club plans have endurance contest mark occa sion open design kind powerglow diesel electric solar Safety message need keep mind Phil McDowell editor Glow Plug Middle Tenn RC Society bringing message club issue presents good humor getting point across current topic safety area mammoth mod el big big enough big can model get still safe size alone im portant size weight speed com bination problem would like thoughts about matter may come up Council meeting near future have asked officers District V ideas about establishing library Super 8 movie film circulation District V now would like ideas Almost club has member Super 8 movie cam era club prepared two three reel Illinois ana ucky Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buftalo Grove IL 60090 Asaodste Vic-Prealdanta Dew Davis DA Enusrprises Oou 336 Haubstads IN 47639 Chuck Delano 7203A Twin Oaks IndianapolIs IN 46226 Roger Gears RR 5 Oulncy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 109 NE 44th St. Kansas City MO 64116 Glenn Lee eio Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Jim Sears P0 Boo 306 Burgin KY 40310 Bob underwood 4100 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63126 Spring Spring wherefore art thou Spring Right cheer honey under snow Ive shoveled shoveled can find thee balsa lies rotting worktable whilst shovel thee Come guys have rational af ter shovel s - day after day May1979 77 omewnere benina tnat airplane un der hat Jim Sears Burgin KY Jim Associate Vice-President AVP Southeastern portion AMA District VI both eager able help problem relative AMA affairs Jim na tive Kentuckian has Kentuckian cheer ing team wife Betty scale models Tammie Mark Jim now engaged RC Sport Scale has flown CL some FF Jim served president Lex ington Model Airplane Club before helping es tablish Burgin Barnstormers Jim graduate Morehead KY State University employed IBM Lexington also en joys camping boating modelers can proud sport spawns persons volunteer time talent ser vice others Thanks newsletters Ill try get club card thanks overlook Im just dumb slighting you get two cards Im screwing up pick ing Safety local shows AMA mandatory magazine constantly recurring topics Safe ty cannot overstressed Very few model fliers new sport can appreciate lethal weapon possess addi tion after period continuous success its easy forget just quickly lovely artwork can become unguided missile ego pride self form own fan club place ourselves vulnerable posi tion Please fellow modelers heed warnings Make safety awareness proportional square hours spent flying field Mall shows demonstrations der day way gain re quired acceptance public obtain keep flying sites People seem bet ter condone things understand Terre Haute IN RC Club sponsor ing show Honey Creek Mall May 5 6 THIRCC composed boats cars planes Contact D May 201 Madison Terre Haute IN 47803 812 235-1017 WyreFlyers Peoria IL seem have access fine hobby shop Olde Prope Shoppe appears have both hard-toget items low prices good com bination say Madison County RC Flyers will host annual May Fun Fly May 6 Contact list ed Competition Newsletter section issue West Side RC Society Indianapolis IN dig social activities Family picnics summer pitch-in dinner January Sounds great Chicago Aero-Angels hosted CL Combat Contest during Blizzard 79 wanted attend afraid leave house Chris Gay St Charles 1st Open Greg Strombeck Rockford 1st Junior Page Peter son 1st Senior AA planning all-Combat contest June 9 10 KCRC Kansas City MO already working improving field know importance good field Two KCRC members Leonard Peggy McCoy unfortunate trip Tangerine Meet Florida After being robbed motel suffered accident during return trip Auto trailer planes wiped out Mr Mrs McCoy District VI wish speedy recovery happy re turn flying field AVPs Delano Geers Hughes Under wood backed up Executive Council meeting St Louis January 27 first EC meeting resulted both elation dis appointment minutes will published will speculate bit few points voted sizeable increases PR film projects several EC members against programs would result nu merically strong AMA TheT want smaller membership will blindly follow whatever policies AMA leadership hands Just like Adolph wanted back mid-30s find difficult spend public relations yet afraid enough members can talk FCC local officials position strength last article asked some questions FAI team training under study AMA NAA agreement may need by-laws change Low-cost special memberships above para graph may answer info later AMA self-insurance lack money Pay-outs have large Big cases still pending Insurance will continue fluctuating problem Total per member cost now bud geted $275 plus $40000 clubs less $350 per AMA must provide member some journal failure part IRS argument against tax exempt sta tus am personally against magazine commercial quality mandated member ship AMA buys free subscriptions AMA officers contest directors etc amount about $10000 out general fund allows magazine show few hundred dollars profit Accounting won derful very versatile mechanism AVPs will happy continue discussion subjects now its time fly friendly skies Iowa igan C Minnesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT KenmeUi F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 Iowa Avenue Muscatine IA 62761 Assoelata viCe-PrasIda51t James Clark 4444 Woodviaw Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Robert Lwndberg 4928 Tioga St. Duluth MN 55804 Tim Price 11287 Sear Stanling Hgcu Ml 48078 William Rolsrirg 4494 Tenglawood Tr. Sr Jcaapls MI 49085 Geoff Styles 2801 5 Beaumont Ave. Kamasnilla WI 83139 Terry Taylor 8308 Lombardy Lana Crystal MN 58428 Wayna Veagar 38235 Castle Romulw Ml 48174 lots interesting things re port month will expand Ex ecutive Council meeting held St Louis January 27 1979 should well report ed elsewhere issue important have other district events use space Please notice new names top column have appointed ROBERT LUNDBERG Associate Vice-President Northern Minnesota Bob has graciously ac cepted position responsibility goes Bob serve area modelers dont hesitate let him know thoughts AMA business have also some changes made area EAST CONTEST COORDINA TOR Mrs DEBI IMHOFF new CL-FF Contest Coordinator East Debis ad dress 524 Sinclair NE Grand Rapids MI 49503 Mr LEN ROE has appointed RC Contest Coordinator East Lens ad dress 6539 Orchid Drive Jenison Ml 49428 beginning contest season people will need help coopera tion since starting out much notice Debi Len replacing Wes Slack has served position quite some time Thanks Wes work would have really some prob lems would like point out vital send sanctions right indi vidual prevent lost time problems cooperation will appreciated WESTERN MICHIGAN RAF will sponsor swap meet trade show Satur day April 28th Southwest YMCA 2222 44th Street SW Grand Rapids MI can contact Mr HUGH ALLEN 2716 Carla Grandville Ml 49418 further de tails first swap show should good Both static scale displays aircraft boats will featured THE DISTRICT VII WEST MEETING will held MAY 51979 REGISTRY HO TEL BLOOMINGTON MINNESOTA Ten tative plans convention-type meeting noon 5 PM HAPPY HOUR 5 7 BANQUET 7 PM meeting sponsored MINNEAPOLIS AREA AMA Clubs Special guests will hand names certain time will hope see District VII people possible Mark date calendar contact TERRY TAY LOR AVP Crystal MN full details would like quote new flying field rule Milwaukee Flying Electrons newsletter FLYPAPER Pilots using gasoline model fuel shall bring fire extinguisher flight line seems some aware seriousness type fuel being used models today GREATER MILWAUKEE RC ASSO CIATION held display February 3rd 4th Below some pictures taken show pictures AMA dis play available club use functions can use let know well advance can get name list First come first served 78 Model Aviation well-written editorial appeared STURGIS AREA RIG SOARING STARS newsletter ASTRO-NOTES CLAY HOWE editor is. Some modeling magazines have recently published articles suggest AMA does properly inform its members financial status priorities Model Aviation has tried reply latest issue editorial rather vague ASTRO-NOTES Editorial meant pro con AMA opinion Some individuals feel AMA dues increase $25 year necessary caused AMA spending too much money magazine ey should spent important things AMA magazine financed its own funds important things receive money balance AMA dues feel $25 very reasonable just insurance plus other services AMA provides magazine bonus Although Model Aviation does com pare ways some other magazines opinion can $453600 magazine compare $1307304 magazine approxi mate figure MAN RCM Some feel AMA monopoly current membership card cannot participate organized competition events Like government monopoly US Postal Service until something better comes along well have play game town way 1 Sc small fee pay get letter almost anywhere and. ure ask local Allstate agent $1000000 insurance policy premium $25 year better have cardiac unit handyl As AMA service have waited six weeks Supply & Service items last week received some STARS club infor mation requested week fore have comments ways AMA can change better let know writing can done provid ing opinions ideas District Vice-President Kenneth F Morris Associ ate Vice-President Bill Rohring Addresses people issue Model Aviation Arkansas S Louisiana 0 New Mexico homa 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 1500 Anita Street Suiphor LA 70663 Asoociat Vic-Prasldanta Buzz Averill 9117 La Barranee NE Alburquerque NM 87111 Ned Borneo 523 N Lebanon SuIpSiar LA 70663 Gene Hempol 301 N Yale Garland TX 75042 William Hurley Ill 927 Commerce Pleasannon TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Bartlesnllle OK 74003 Well fellows ladies blew Right off bat foul-up due erroneous sumption What assumption assumption everyone understood district officers appointments Associate Vice-Presi dents Contest Board members Contest Coordinators expire term elected Vice-President asked continue serve contacted phone along new appointees Unfortunate ly couple cases neglected make contact others thank service personally advise change Instead assumed would notified HQ forward materials information new appointee point Larry Stanfield continued functioning RC Contest Coordi nator until mid-February Apparently quite few people also did get message about change either because submitted sanction applications Larry Simultaneous ly did realize change gun contacting new Contest Coordinator Bob Talley problem discovered corrected some six sanctions granted Bob 20 Larry quick comparison two lists found no conflicts may some cur sory check didnt catch deadline column has caught up being written February 17 50 cannot give definite promise clear However Bob pursuing check-out some problem does exist will prob ably contact parties involved before see article late March am sorry about problems present fault Once again apologies Larry Stanfield did fine job several years same applies persons reappointed personally along AMA thank efforts sim ply case new person office felt need some new people work tails off no pay Talking about contests newsletters get indication going busy year District VIII prolific areas naturally Houston vicin ity believe club NASA already has plans 11 competitive functions Lots other groups have similar thoughtsone ap plied six sanctions oncel out done newsletters predict contest fun flies Dallas Fort Worth Abilene Lafayette New Orleans San Antonio etc ad infinitum including own club Lake Charles lot have noticed some gaping holes coverage district Associ ateVice-Presidents intention fill gaps particularly state Arkan sas heartland Texas especially Houston area problem encountered too candidates dont have enough information make choices Hopefully before next column will have some new appointees tell about meantime matter afterward essential let know what think lot controver sial things wind days can express opinions am aware As stated before expressing feelings cannot guarantee things will go way NOT ex pressing opinion DOES assure voice will heard AMA governed HQ administer rulings Executive Councili 3 votes cast proposal NAA has vote normally abstains internal matters Any thoughts person rules AMA incredible As intimated earlier newsletters beginning come would appreciate newsletter editors adding list particularly interesting get brand new club Houston areathe HAWKS believe acronym Hou ston Area Wireless Kontrolled Soaring Model aviation mushrooming areathere must least seven eight clubs probably 40-mile radius Almost enough month Remember Dallas Trade Show Spring no luck yet pinning down date job going send LSU two weeks sum mer am hoping Dallas show will before will organize district meeting Saturday night Watch col umn forfurther information Pattern Sport Scale fliers also note mentioned ear lier home club LARKS will have contest June 30-July 1 No big dinner just good flying great prizes Overall outstand ing performance will win portable TV Watch contest listings Coonass Nationals again set Lafayette April Thats commercials Thought month sure brain gear before starting flying site Colorads S Kansas 0 Nebraska h Dakota h Oaksta ix DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowaki District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue NE 68005 Axoaclat Vica-Prealdaess Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Blvd Ceeper WY 82601 Paul Kegel 910 North 12th Fargo NO 68102 JIm OReilly4780 N Battin WichIta KS 87220 Urn Rickatne 518 5 Cioudas Sioux Falls SO 87103 WHEWI As unusually long winter draws close good note some May1979 79 clubs within district actually took advantage being indoors P-nut Scale creasing popularity Lincoln Denver Omaha name few Old Man Winter cannot keep good modelers down bad pun says wife-typist normally time club thoughts turn getting contest sanction applications again names Con test Coordinators CL & F FBill Bieda 411 Barker Blvd Omaha NE 68132 RCGeorge Hunter 6962 5 Lamar Littleton CO 801 23 Early Bird Awards years early bird awards go Orbiting Eagles Omaha Nebraska Louisville Radio Control Club Kansas getting contest sanc tion applications mailed early enough first District IX clubs contest cal endar 79 participants will appreci ate early action gentlemen Contest Coordinators grateful Reminders tabletop district display booth use Its great static dis play shows trophy presentationsor almost club promotion free asking Another item may have missed should know about television commercials AMA events available HQ Long short versions sound available soundless films televi sion stations can add own taped nouncements over film Write Janet Clifton Film Clerk AMA HQ formation Denver Fargo District Meetings during 1978 very successful am open suggestions location fall District Meeting Air Capitol Eagles Show Teem District IXs AMA Show Team has completed its first year service long winter has given opportunity some selfevalu ation successful year 79 Several new maneuvers planned team building new models enthusiastically project interest four-mation 60powered version Ken Willards Blue Birds retracts smoke whole works will called jayhawks infor mation AMA Show Team No 121 Air Capitol Eagles write team man ager Jerry Shumaker 10810 West Maple Wichita KS 67209 KCCL Kansas City Control Line modelers arise five clubs once encompassed over 200 members during late SOs self-same clubs supplied numerous na tional international champions clubs once made Kansas City hotbed ac tivity awakening once Larry Laird AMA 27761 2641 Espenlaub Lane Kansas City Kansas 66106 has contacted 75 former members circulated over 500 announce ments re-awakening Under banner KCCL looks like Kansas City will again enjoy variety Control Line activity Mod elers area encouraged contact Larry help information Membership Applications Due some confusion Family Membership dues rates membership applications future will oe explicit meantime anyone has problems receiving magazines membership cards services again asked contact immediately District Vice-Presi dent nearest AVP rea sons have officers please contact AMA HQ first concerning problems sort usually can resolved promptly Trans-Am Update teams will noti fied April selection arrival/depar ture dates route maps will sent out shortly PR Update Nats planning progressing smoothly due early notice Lin coln NE site Nats logo final stages should out time col umn read Muscular Dystrophy Association pro gram Flying Jerry Kids now underway club information packets will valuable clubs whether partici pate project Hopefully clubs will join project AMA film program priority list fu ture films follows 1 Documentary 1979 Nats 2 30-minute film show teams 3 Aeromodeling first experience first flight 4 Local club storytrials suc cesses personalities 5 Personalized story competitor flying 6 Special film Free Flight Control Line 7 History hobby 8 Film celebrity fliers sports show business etc list information opinions sought Please feel free respond concerning film subjects input essential Special interest groups will invited meeting Executive Council during Nats week criteria guidelines govern ing groups will discussed will prob lems relating concerned Representatives groups needed valuable input encouraged Through meeting hope find better ways working gether Nets Briefs Application forms volun teer Nats workers now hands district officers Please pick up fill out send goal 100% participation District IX clubs Yes can help regardless district live need Arizona California S Hawaii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim ScrnIaerea District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redonds Beach CA 90278 Aaeociate Vlee-Preeedaoa Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94508 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Shaw Freono CA 93711 Lonnie Kroaber 4295 Boulder Hwy Las Vegas NV 59121 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds B Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90805 Keith Whitney 14465 Jayiter Di Salt Lake City UT 84117 has barely two weeks since re turned latest Council meeting St Louis still fresh mind Ill mention some highlights First off spirited election office Secretary-Treasurer five candidates balloting over Dis trict V Vice-President Jim McNeill help too will take hundreds workers make Nats best ever Leavenworth County Aeromodelers newsletter Flitelog say g can place last say placed ahead didnt go try Ive Nats about No else going us chance go Nats part Nats Pick up application Nats workers nearest officer nowl AMA Show Teams starting ganize air show years Nats show date August 5 Nats trip will easier year credit cards Executive Council gave HQ go-ahead dorm fees entry fees can charged Visa MasterCharge Elsewhere magazine will find tentative agenda next AMA Executive Council meeting agenda because print ing deadlines similar reasons incom plete objective however let mem bers review agenda order add comments current items add items feel Important Councils hope better communicate inform membership way As example large models will again agenda subject first arose last fall yet no con structive input has received Some com plain AMA has done nothing sub ject would complain Council established 25-pound limit 14pound limit determined displacement wing area wing loading chance again probably last chance get limits set interested parties can agree As years Category Director Con trol Line Nats would like thank PAMPA Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association being first step ward happy follow recommen dation Larry Shorts Event Director Precision Aerobatics PAMPA commended being concerned involved working hard Precision Aerobatics levels THIN KIN LINCOLN winner new Secretary-Treasurer Jim appointed Bill Mathews fill remainder term Fees years Nats remain same last year exception continu ing move discourage late entries late entry fee has raised $50 Speed events have re-arranged run off four days rather six Electric buffs will glad hear Electric Free Flight now part official schedule Soaring will held park Lincoln Free Flight will site 40 miles Lincoln Chase vehicles will allowed field huge study HQ cost allow inter national teams meet practice few days before departure authorized So often team members have never met let alone com peted together HQ has very brief TV commercials avail able clubs utilize publicizing meets can add own soundtrack publi cize mall shows contest Write HQ information 80 Model Aviation Council voted budget 1979 allows 7% increases categories Public Relations film budget two exceptions increased 50% over last year response complaints re visible enough once AMA finds itself enviable position having three companies offering insurance packages Perhaps will result better rates Earl Witt going take sample poll 10% membership poll will cover vast range subjects yet determined have ideas what youd like included poll Owing success membership re newals via credit card Council agreed expand new memberships wilt also expanded cover Nats perhaps time years show asked Council consider two classes licenses sportsman Sunday flier competition license Much discussion ensued nothing being resolved However matter far over Ill continue push lower-cost license Sunday sport flier knows year two might get nominated Nick Johnen Flying Circus club Camarillo Superior Service award approved Nick ob tained flying site club after battling untold obstacles did almost single handed Good job Nick hobby could use bunch like next Council meeting will Friday April 27 Long Beach conjunction MACS Show mentioned giving award Nick Joh nen Ive requests list various awards order importance Starting least award Vice-President certificate progress thro ugh meritorlo us service superior service distinguished service fellowship have appointed Associate VP cover State Nevada name Lonnie Kroe ber brings prior experience him District IX also served AMA appointment leaves Hawaii Associate VP As soon open ing occurs ranks Ill appoint Hawai ian representative Lonnies interests pri marily RC planes boats secondary love U-Control though says isnt much going around Las Vegas Frank Capon resigned Scale Con test Board Frank has served District X years pressures personal life have caught up him owe him thanks job well done replacement no easy task After due deliberation consul tation have named Bill Stroman posi tion Bill will give Free Flight perspective Contest Board top-heavy RC representation Bill has untold years Scale experience should prove valuable asset Board Lonnie Kroeber mentioned interesting use AA engines used sport called tractor pulls offshoot full size tractor pulls tractors ex tremely hopped up engines pull weight models same thing smaller scale Over Arizona way Southwestern Re gionals now history annual affair suf fered lack attendance brought partly very bad weather preceding Too bad because weather meet good Typical cold morning T-shirt afternoon Wind no problem year Free Flight very little participation RC Gliders down last year least six states represented making truly regional contest Utah unique club continues flourish Im referring Utah State Aeromodelers Theyre different phases hob represented membership exist under roof good harmony During winter months club has Indoor flying have good time summer club will host Old Timer Annual Free Flight through Salt Lake Antique Model ers branch club Old Time Nats will held July 2425 26 salt flats latest club visited Silent Wings Soaring Association located West Covina invited out old Free Flighter turned button-pusher Some may recall Dean Landreth late SOs 60s Hes alive well youll glad hear SWSA meeting presided over club president Ian Douglas night club voted make donation FAI Soaring team fund will get money back club treasury various means really nice gesture part showed club film Fly Em Break Em large turnout meeting en joyed themselves immensely club low profile fun-loving bunch yet few fliers win big meets Im still open invitations attend club meetings Drop line want remind have AMA display available table-top setup makes nifty background booth mall show display back Florida business received letter fellow run ner Ohio think Anyhow letter lost trip back before could swer him would drop another line Ill answer him Planning FAI Free Flight World Championships Taft moving ahead Bill Hartill overall CD Bill Bogart business manager/bean counter dates October 3 October 9 1979 Bakers field Inn will HQ Hardy Brodersen interface between two Bills AMA HQ AMA will handle paperwork will furnish seed money cover initial costs FAI Free Flight fund has $12000 should enough organizers attempting budget breakeven operation THE RMALS Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al culver i 607 S von Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Oreete Rt 1 Box 48 Boadview MT 59015 Clarence E Haught RI 5 Boy 16 Coeur dAlene 1083814 Ed McCollough 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Recin 26608 Dover Court Kent WA 98031 Don zipoy 21418 NE Main Street Redmond WA 98052 good District Meeting couldnt sure am sorry because sure good time over doz en clubs represented plus few other individ uals lot items discussed everyone stayed end No new issues brought up space wont consumed going over Boeing Hawks de serve big vote thanks inviting us have District Meeting conjunction Swap Meet Jerry Odell editor Seattle Radio Aero Club newsletter Plane Talk said best February issue Jerry said some good stuff very little usual junk evidence Hawks seem have knack doing things well despite having president looks like Sasquatch Since Jim Boydston Hawks President year please remind him preceding quote SRAC guy seven feet tall! contest schedule put together pretty well couple conflicts work out Pylon Association did job first gave Don Miller complete schedule Soaring jocks still have some work hope will get schedule Don very soon Don Dodd tells Free Flight Control Line schedule coming together few Free Flight clubs have sent Dodd contest dates yet will get program Seriously get Free Flight Control Line schedules Don Dodd Radio Control sched ules Don Miller soon can Both current addresses can found Model viation Words changed model history now newsletters receive con tain something really gives tickle January issue SCIF Flightplug contained also stolen Bat Sheet Tom Cashman note found among unpublished papers Al phonse Penaud Discovered today squeezing castor beans rubber motors makes last longer sure makes tying knots broken strand bitch following item falls similar cat egory above appeared January issue MRRCS newsletter ed ited N M DahI 12511 111th Ave East Puyallup WA 98371 address because inquiries about origin data should sent him CRASHES EXPLAINED Since cold weather has come Pacific Northwest scientists have given special atten tion crashes attributable tempera ture two phenomena generally con sidered casual factors well-known except ice MonoKote something gets cold tends shrink same time known electronic trans missions may measured frequency wave-length Now temperature gets well below freezing reasonable suppose transmitted radio waves shrink little bit perhaps just enough con fuse airborne receiver what about receiver meteorologists tell us sensable sensible temperature product temperature times wind speed example ambient temperature 20 de grees F plane flying 40 mph sensable temperature about 70 de grees below zerol reasonable ex pect receiver-decoder work efficient ly shivering temperature 70 low put two together shrunken radio waves shivering receiver its easy understand some us crash wintertime May1979 81 JUNIOFLIGHTf EDWHITTEN BoxWall St Sta Now York NY 10005 HOW ABOUT BOSTONIAN must hundred different AMA contest events l very few modelers satisfied Take instance indoor flying scale modelers have two events fly AMA Scale Peanut Scale Both very good course pure endurance indoor fliers have seven eight events cant stand argu ment over scale rules about event models scale look sort scale fly like scale models better becoming familiar Manhattan Formula indoor cabin en durance model gaining worldwide pop ularity under variations MIAMA Clubs rules Manhattan has found appeal worlds top indoor fliers cluding world champions like Pete Andrews USA Laurie Barr England un Kalina Czechoslovakia very pleased event finding such acceptance Manhattan has definitely turned out top-notch experts event although plenty us in-between modelers flying too 5~ Bostonian however indoor event feel should popular finding its advocates among scale fliers among beginners indoor scene some going say Bostonian what thought Manhattan meant However Bostonian close scale some scale models will qualify within rules Bostonian super-light having weigh ten grams young beginner should have little trouble building Bostonian very big easy transport flying site other hand its 16 maximum wingspan bigger Peanut Scale therefore easier build adjust Bostonian gives opportunity dividual design flair loves details allows num erous choices planforms opportunities experiment Bostonian Event has Charisma Fac tor somewhat along line suggested John Triolo Bob Meuser impro visational scale Frisco-Proto idea Bostonians flight pattern realistic its propeller diameter limitation re quired ROG launches ever fun airplane fun event Bostonian know youll like event kit manufactur ers will able help beginners same manner have new P-30 Embryo Endurance events Okay gang lets take look com plete set rules 1 Maximum projected wingspans 16 2 Maximum wing chords 3 3 Maximum propeller diameter 6 4 Power limited rubber motors 5 Minimum weight rubber mo tors 10 grams 6 Maximum overall fuselage length 14 measured propeller bearing 7 Fiselage must contain theoretical VA x 2Y2 x 3 box longerons must both support motor form exceed box requirement No motor sticks al lowed Fuselage must have forward wind shield window side least square inch area 8 Landing Gear must fixed two eter wheels rigid enough suc cessfully support model hand-glided landing 9 Rise-Off-Ground takeoffs required official flights 10 Charisma Factor judge rates model depending model appeals him based construction neatness scalelike details uniqueness design etc 100 rating up 110 used Two models may given same rating models rated against other against 100 110 scale 11 An unlimited number flights al lowed total seconds best 3 multiplied Charisma Factor rules really complicated thorough enough result neat little model looks like airplane Boston ian event lots possibilities lots room experimentation lots oppor tunity display attractive design idea dream plane Bostonian endurance model beauty points can increase score much 10% purposes JUNIOR FLIGHT seems Bostonian good model type build before attempting difficult scale models design can kept simple enough easy building strong enough easy handling Although plastic props required quality plastic propeller can used successfully plastic prop will also help bring weight forward better balance So s Bostonian rules listed probably satisfactory have some further ideas suggestions please write Ed Whitten tell about Incidentally would like information Manhattan Formula contained back issues STAR SKIPPERS send SOc stamps cover postage Ill send bunch Lets hear about Bostonian PAUL McILRATHS ADJUSTABLE PRO PELLER BEARING Paul Mcllrath Americas popular designers rubber-powered sport model airplanes line Sig Manufacturing Co kits including Cabinaire Sig Tiger express outdoor flying very much what want bring out Bostonian event doors hope Paul will design Bostonian us meantime Paul has kindly drawn up JUNIOR FLIGHT very clear draw ing excellent adjustable prop bearing simple works can used kinds SRPSMs Simple Rubber Powered Stick Models both indoors out can adjust downthrust sidethrust system dual bearing keeps prop vibrating much Try winner Paul thank very much REMINDER CHICKEN HIGH Indoor Postal Con test coming close Keep flying just make sure results have sent Ed Whitten end April winds us up month Keep em flying / j5//AT T W ENOUGH ROOM FOR KNOTS /__ IN RUBBER THAS STYLE IS BETTER FOR _____ LINDERSL UNG MOTORS-Z GIVES MORE S TMENT SPACE lV A49KE ADJUSTMENTS DON PUS/I ON THE PROP OR MOTORSTIOA GRB HERE~AND i-liRE WITH LONG NOSE FINGERS OR PLIERSSECOND PLIERS 1 THEN TWIST OR BEND THRUST ADJUSTMENT IS THE /1EV W BETTER FLIGHTS 82 Model Aviation 14DJU5 T4BL PROPEL LEt BEARING SIAIPLE STICA MODELS SELDOM PROVIDE WAY TO M4KE TIlE ADJU6TMENTS NEEDED FOR SUCCESSFLL fLIGh7S TRY ni/S hA//DY ALL -DIRECT/ON 8END4BLE BEARING lv IMPROVE YOUR S PERPORM4NCE x OK FOR VERY LIGHT MODEL 5 USE ABOUT 3/64 av is- 22 INC/I SPANS 1/16 OAt iIEA V/ER 511/PS THICK NARROW STRIPS WORK BEST IF BEARING BENDS IN I-lARD LANDINGS REPLACE IT bit/TN THICKER ONE TOO kYEAKBETTER