The AMA Executive Council met Long Beach California its regular Spring meet ing Following list actions taken 1 Membership a It approved thata committee should appointed make recommendations January concerning whether leave mem bership choices offer various options b It approved Senior Citizens discount will offered 65 over $17 include magazinebeginning offer clarified 2 Employees a The Executive Director submit Council approval proposal regarding policy advancing travel funds repayment unused balances b A 7% cost living increase approved Executive Director 3 Magazine a A proposal reinstate previous op tional choice concerning magazine receipt adult members approved b The AMA magazine staff asked produce Nats time statement preferred policies guidelines magazine develop ment including recommendations concerning content distribution c It approved magazine stay its present size until recommenda tions b reviewed Council 4 Films a A review has requested detailing number AMA films produced date costs involved number showings outside AMA clubs b It approved No 2 priority new film should short help get flying sites 5 FAI Teams a A HQ proposal provide funds en able US teams assemble practice ses sion before World Championships ap proved b A FF Team Selection Committee pro posal AMA provide additional funds same purpose 79 FF team approved noting ample money FF team fund purpose 6 CD Certification proposal H Cain require written exam Contest Director applicants approved principle re ferred back further development 7 Insurance a The Executive Director asked seek legal advice concerning exclusion com mercial show teams AMA insurance cov erage b The Council clarified chartered club members need AMA members designated Associ ate members operate models 8 By-Laws a A committee recommend changes approved including composition committee b It approved committee should first make recommendations time Nats Council meeting concerning NAA representation duties responsibilities Secretary-Treasurer proxy representation Council meetings 9 Museums a It approved $1000 made available Presidents discretion Russ Barrera model aviation museum Cali fornia b The Executive Director authorized proceed further investigation pro viding AMA model aviation museum conjunction Wings Wheels lando Florida c Frank Ehling approved curator AMAs museum activities 10 Safety a Beginning later January 1980 full-page Model Aviation will devoted month safety matters b A maximum weight limit 40 lbs model aircraft insurance purposes will required upon publication information Model viatlOn effective July 1 c RC Pylon meets provided surance coverage safety aspects cur rent rules observed effective July 1 NMPRA also requested consider stringently safety proposals special emphasis speed limitation ii VP Budgets allowances district AMA expenses increased $750 $1000 include phone expenses include Secretary-Treasurers expenses 12 Membership Lists Council reaffirmed previous policy sell lists com mercial purposes 13 Sanctions Cains proposal regarding defi nitions Demonstrations Fun Flys accepted submission Council mail vote 14 FCC Council voted request legal counsel drafting letter protest regard ing high power allocations low power fre quencies used RC 15 Perpetual Trophies hand considered AMA museum property Frank Ehling produce proposal aspects such trophy handling including future donations 16 Hotline newsletter AMA officer information exchange approved 17 Flying Site Aid An employee addition HQ staff responsibilities flying site matters approved principle speci fic proposal requested HQ Nats time 18 Awards Three Awards Excellence approved specifics published after pre sentations same Distinguished Service Award 19 Next Council Meeting Nats Lincoln Nebraska August 1 approximately 9pm Note Many other items discussed action Minutes meeting avail able upon request FRIENDS OF RUSS BARRERA ORGANIZE TO SAVE MUSEUM worlds great perhaps great est model aircraft museums crisis Russ Barrera barely changed location Model Aircraft Museum Library San Marcos southern California Morgan Hill northern part state stricken cancer died May 8th picture health beginning March year Russ deteriorated rapidly over next two months move Morgan Hill site great annual Scale contests completed before Russ troubles began merely first phase next step unpack display everything preparation grand opening Russ didnt get stepit awaits help volunteers funds 70 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 SYNOPSIS OF APRIL 27 COUNCIL MEETING DECISIONS carry Russ left off bought property built building house museum3200 square feet floor spaceand made move San Marcos Some models hung rafters magazines books placed racks much remains done Display cases need constructed well shelves small office other facilities Signs need made inventorying cataloging needs completed models need repaired Utility bills power water phones need paid insurance security pro tection need provided basic ingredient necessary make Russ lifetime work visible available world money family Russ wife Lorraine two daughters determined carry out plans memorial assisted friends have agreed serve vol unteer board modelers need help contributions being solicited Until legalities fund transfer worked out AMA receiving holding contributions Donations may made payable AMABarrera Museum FundSuite 400 815 Fifteenth St NW Washington DC 20005 Russ Barreras museum chock full famous special models earmarked museum display near future such Carl Goldbergs original free flight Zipper Bill Wisniewskis con trol line speed Pink Lady museum building has dozens large cartons full fa mous models some already hanging viewGoldbergs Sailplane Elbert J Weathers Pacificoaster Russ collec tion covers whole lifespan spectrum model aviation history unless means provided bring museum alive see years effort date may wasted destroyed moths rats dust ravages sus pended animation Needed preserve tremendous time capsule model aviation history financial aid supplement hours labor pledged friends Russ Barrera modeler can show appreciation need let heritage lost fering donation Time critical family has suffered much needs know great support project can dedicate time effort carrying Without strong show support drive continuity could stalled would tragedy should al lowed happen help can make sure doesnt Russ Barreras museum comes alive again memorial him liv ing history model aviation OWNERS Lorraine Barrera Patricia Rogers Barbara Carnes ADVISORY BOARD Gliders Bob Larsh OIT Rubber John Pond OfT Gas John Pond Indoor Clarence Mather Mod FF Sal Taibi UC L Williams G Wil liams RC G Williams L Williams RC Ken Willard Photo Warren Shipp Historian John Pond Engines Karl Carison Accessories Karl Carison Historian-Peanut Models/Small Scale Bill Hannan Mags-FiIe/Librarian-Films Dick Dwyer Repair Tex Newman Repair J McCracken Contributions Bill Warner Contributions Bill Stroman Historian Carl Hatrak Legal Bud Harrah ADVISORS-ATLARGE Carl Goldberg John Worth Frank Zaic 40 LB UMIT FOR AMA INSURANCE Effective immediately July 1 AMA Safety Code amended include weight limit 40 lbs model aircraft means model weighs over 40 lbs launched will covered AMA insurance AMA Executive Council unanimously voted change its April 27 meeting provide evidence positive action has taken put some control cur rent proliferation model sizes demonstrate FAA insurance company other safety-oriented group individual AMA can provide self-regulation its activites avoid action others equally concerned less knowledgeable taking action AMA noted inputs Quarter Scale Association Ameri ca QSAA suggested limits 4 horsepower 40 pounds would accept able builders large model aircraft Council noted however horse power limit difficult deal highly variable Council therefore deferred ac tion power limits until detailed study can made subject AMA INSURANCE FOR RC PYLON RACING AMA Executive Council April 27 approved amending AMA Safety Code ef fective July 1 require AMA sanctioned RC Pylon Races accordance safety aspects current AMA rule book effect void AMA insurance meets run accordance rules such items safety distances example taking action AMA noted inputs National Miniature Pylon Racing As sociation NMPRA recommended rather attempt control perform ance pylon racing models safety em phasis should races set up operated point being such races safe current rules safety procedures followed APPLES AND ORANGES Erroneous impressions continue plague understandings AMA HQ operation particularly area salaries apparent ly bothers some people AMA budget shows about half million dollars salaries little appreciation what really volved Coupled malor dues increase situation lends itself suggestions costs reduced especially concerning number employees amounts get paid same time constant pres sure better service dues costing its natural members expect money though Continued page 75 August 1979 71 Among National ouerang ouciuty noera UT uirucors meeting i oiaao last APIl R top row Stan Pfost NSS President Helen Olsen member NSS board University City MO bottom John Worth AMA Executive Director Earl Witt AMA President AMA officers invited Pfost discuss details AMA-NSS coordination concerning team selection competition rules Nats planning PRESIDENTS REPORT President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS EARL E WITT 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 MEMBERSHIP DUES Executive Council has approved lower senior citizen membership rate Effective publication notice members over 65 years will receive full membership AMA family rates subject council verification min utes amounts 32% reduction older members few number have cases member years will necessary submit some form legal age certll~ation membership application TRANS-AM RELAY RACE talked Bob Doris Rich MAC Show Long Beach said would traveling Trans-Am Relay Race route during May June hope meet clubs teams along route possible say still need Contest Directors interested should write headquarters immediately gave following message NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Well National Championships upon us much worry about gas availability persons driving Nats According Lincoln Conven tion Visitors Division Cham ber Commerce foresee no prob lem Lincoln say gas ranges between 80 90 cents gallon depend ing kind no gas lines yet Cornhuskers AAA Motor Club Lincoln 402-477-8991 also say see no problem yet Al though 35% 40% gas stations closed weekends appar ently due fact dont get much business rather worry gas shortages indications Nebraska state government Lincoln seem unusually independent stable Nebraska state government operate legislative body 49 senators elec ted non-partisan basis Changed 1934 during dust bowl de pression era Nebraska boasts its sys tem being less expensive operate responsive rapidly needs wants states citi zens state capital building consid ered archi tectural wonders world totally paid off dedicatedthe citizens using pay-as-you-go basis NATIONAL MODELNATIONAlS EXECUTIVE AIRPLANE CHAMPIONSHIPS ORGANIZATION CHARTNATIONALS MANAGE ATIOSALS DIRECTO ABS AT OS FREE FLEGST CATEGORY MANAGER CATEGORY DIRECTOR INDLOR EVENTS DIRECTOR POWER EVENTS SE SEC TO NON POWER EVENTS DIRECTOR PACILYTEES MANAGER RADIO CONTROL CATEGORY MANAGER CATEGORY DIRE T N PATTERN EVENTS DI RECTOR QM PYLON EVENT DIRECTOR PG PYLON EVENT DIRECTOR SOARING EVENT DIRECTOR CTOR ADMINISTPATION AIIA RSQTS SPECIAL BONNY DROPEVENTS MANAGERDERECTOR CATEGORY MANAGER ICATEGORY DIRECTOR DREEG EVENTS DIRECTOR STUNT EVENTS DIRECTOR COMBAT EVENTS DIRECTOR SCALE CATEGORY MANAGER CATEGORY DIRECTOR A C EVENTS DIRECTOR C L EVENTS DIRECTOR P P EVENTS DIRECTOR RACING EVENTSCARRIER EVENT DIRECTORDIRECTOR 72 Model Aviation t POTSHOTS & PIDUSHERS new publisher RIC Model Builder magazine Wait Schroder has picked up left off Model Airplane News has printed statement indicating AMAs magazine staff members receive average salary over $35000 per year supposedly based published AMA budget figures missed fundamental point guessing wrong number people should divided salary total following AMA Executive Directors rebut tal letter R/CMB jumped wrong conclusion dividing Model Aviation salary budget figure four come up average $35668 Since five magazine staff members averageby way figur ingshould $28534 person Model Aviation staff makes much lower figure average salary arithmetic wet come Well didnt figure bits pieces salaries HQ personnel magazine staffbut have portion time connected magazine fact $40117 $142672 total magazine salaries taxes doesnt count averaging out magazine staff salaries Thus correct average five staff members actually $20511 based total $102555quite bit less claimed divide up $142672 salary tax total number employees time charged magazine whether magazine staff average comes out low er $7133 facts available anyone cared ask Im amazed didnt bother check explanation about salar ies beyond magazine staff covered June issue Model Aviation page 75 Beyond you paid AMA manageContinued page 75 \ building dedicated 1932 took 13 years build cost over $98 million AMA contestants temperature Nats time estimated between 78 80 degrees Hayfever people look outtheir state flower Goldenrod unfamiliar organization National Champion ships have included organizational chart column RUSS BARRERA visit made Russ Barrera Model Aircraft Museum Morgan Hill California April 26th just 12 days before death May 8th Russ lifetime went establishing museum much done bring work fruition project worthy support modelers giving support project Note see article else issue SHOW TEAMS spring summer weather coming AMA Show Teams beginning show schedules sunny south excepted teams being sought after fillins back-ups full scale air shows fair features public gatherings benefits selling hobby general public course en tertaining Any persons interested contacting show team call write AMA PR Department FLYING SITES major items re-examined during since April 27th council meeting Long Beach effort AMA work assist getting fly ing sites Executive Director pro posed hiring full time person work flying sites position being takes additional people implied have no work ing problems flying sites now hiring another top staff mem ber would solution questionable no plan what new staff member would doing specifically additional individual payroll would could improve flying site situation Chuck Foreman made motion council subject Headquarters action flying sites ex plained motion during meeting follows intent specifically go out hire somebody time said have somebody Appoint some body could existing personnel headquarters Which could beneficial doing some things doing now opin ion hes going go buy sites like penal institutions someone could pursue program contact penal institutions have time expertise pin down definitely giving us flying sites Im looking freebees some dedicate time getting freebees have lot gray area offers doesnt have some body hire could have pilot program someone now employed headquarters has expertise field concur Chuck Foremans remarks have directed Executive Director prepare plan Headquarters would propose utilize additional staff area AMA does have employee assigned Flying Sites employee Carl Maroney Assistant Executive Director does employee have title deal policy makers has number occasions talked t government agencies respect fly ing sites has building data bank flying site negotiations across country over year what can observe AMA Headquarters make-up no need another staff member great need better utilization existing talent within head quarters time plan can developed individual can fully utilized promoting facilities hire trained experienced requirements plan practice in-house development em ployees particular field work too costly organization size AMA Incidentally AMAs manual begun over three years ago Getting KeepKeeping Flying Sites now under Carl Maroneys direction published AMA club secretaries should re ceiving free copy time publication According Carl Maroney publication should begin ning better publication invites club provide input existing project future effort acquisition flying sites order compile complete data bank information AGENDA next council meeting Na tionals will necessity short ing meeting after long tiring day would propose expect actions great moment AMA acted under circumstances An invitation will extended special interest groups have represen tation meeting time will given address council As writing business agenda scheduled follows Magazine Review policies guidelines Film Review film budget progress use By-Laws Recommedations committee NMPRA Response council about stringent safety rules Flying sites Plan proposal Executive Director August 1979 73 J OflUvv MM rLIUIl LOTI rigns uary Hartle Bob Parr Don Ray Goldberg Skylarks Model-Airs Show Team planes SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 feel job AMA Treasurer grow ing importance within overall structure organization As Secretary/Treasurer AMA am salary live Washington DC still live Birmingham AL am still unpaid volunteer fine District VPs Associate VPs President Perhaps best role will tempt sincerely possible convey back forth between 70000 members Academy hierarchy Let explain fulfill obligation dues payer plan listen suggestions may care offer mail regarding AMA financing spending insurance funding thing will carry money message AMA get involved such intricate problems you write will read listen Further intend visit AMA HQ regu larly report what see Counting two years friend Jim Perdue appoint ed AMA AVP 1972-73 during represented District V four Council meet ings am beginning 8th year position leadership within Academy Now fiduciary capacity intend tell direct ly people spending money eight years nobody has brainwashed yet Let hear Special Interest Groups inuation Special Interest groups arising phases modeling Model airplane building flying more diversified fliers common interests clustering gether share experiences knowledge Also gather numbers strength beginning tell AMA crop rules fit THEIR thing way should fly particu lar special events should have primary say competition rules-making within limits safety common sense Miami Indoor Aircraft Model Assn cont last month address Indoor Free Flight special interest group MIAMA 3227 Dar win St Coconut Grove Miami FL 33133 $5 per year get Indoor publica tion sent monthly $10 also get full membership hangar privileges Editor John Martin claims top Indoor fliers United States belong subscribe publication Association officials include Dave Lin strum Artist Secretary Dan Kilgore Chief ScrutineerTerry Rimert Archivist Jim Stewart Properties Carl 1-ledley Peanuteer Adjacent center column Mike Arak L displaying winning Peanut Scale Bristol M-1C inside Goodyear blimp hangar Miami building cavernous 60-ft ceilings modelers inside have park blimp outside NO JUNIOR FUGHT THIS MONTH Ed Whitten will back usual space next issue month kind enough help solve problem finding enough space finish up listing AMA chartered clubs weve got notion bit glad have months rest 74 Model Aviation riere us inc iounaer oy inc woria renownea nationammy nerniuca mi urgaiumatiu. Dr John Martin inside Miami Goodyear blimp hangar holding reanut Farman Jabiru Dr John AMA District 5 MAN OF THE YEAR 1974 ouumruit UdV LuItrum shown launch- xuau y,uia tough competitor always ing Indoor Stick Dave 3rd im- placed 3rd FlA Team Selection Trials portant Fl Team Selection Trails per the region Notice propellers covered region Good going Dave. microfilm turn very very slowly MIAMA organization conjunction NIMAS National Indoor Model Air plane Society co-sponsor annual time trials Northwood Institute West Baden Indiana time year held June 21 through 24 live Indiana go watch school Next month smash finish door people BEWARE OF BARGAIN INSURANCE insurance business very much like otheryou get what pay Thus seemed too good true heard clubs found bargain insurance dealonly few dollars per mem ber no need AMA mem bers claim didnt take long break bubble study bargain revealed fol lowing 1 Named Insured policy provides cover age named insured named insured clubnot its membersand pinpoints club corporation thus insuring corporation does protect members club dividually contrast AMAs program covers conceivable anglenot club AMA its relationship club individual members themselves short AMAs coverage protects member bargain policy does 2 Premises/Operations covered respect exactly what named sured says Radio Controlled Airplane Flying Club nothing purely radio con trolled airplane flying AMAs policy covers club activities involving operation mainten ance construction testing use model aircraft model cars model boats model rockets 3 Flying Site low rate policy applies club field limits coverage location AMAs policy does limit clubit covers club anywhere participation sanctioned events chart ered club activities liability arising site ownership and/or sponsorship loca tion 4 Policy Limits lower cost policy limits coverage $300000 bodily injury and/or $300000 property damage AMAs policy provides limit $1000000 5 Area Coverage AMAs worldwide 6 Additional Insureds bargain policy provides additional insured ob viously owns property use Under AMAs policy however club members can use other properties AMA granting cov erage other propery owners site owners needed including contest show sponsors no extra cost 7 Member Member Liability included under cheaper policy under AMAs coverage important protect member actions another member Footnote The company offering low er cost coverage same denied coverage under aircraft exclusion clause homeowner policy did assurance would differently club coverage summary AMAs policy pays over $100000 per year its coverage broad-based protection applying AMA members clubs anyplace time cost membership includes pro tection higher individual get lot money AMAS NEW FLYING SITE BOOK time read 1500 copies AMAs new publication GETTING AND KEEPING FLYING SITES will mail over 1300 AMA Clubs key AMA officers Secretaries should lookout need such book has recognized AMAs Executive Council has prompted decision make distribu tion priority project Therefore clubs being mailed copy no charge extra benefit being chartered AMAs past experience has found keeping flying sites often difficult task getting flying site book gives proven methods can help club keep what has well get something new Developed over two-year period manual reflects experiences various clubs across country Model aviation fast growing hobby becoming recognized sport continue rapid growth past 10 years chart ered clubs must provided facts fig ures relevant data deal individuals cities counties federal government seeking flying sites book dedi cated toward end Additional copies available $200 MAAC DUES INCREASE FOR 80 Its officialthe Canadian counterpart AMA has voted raise its adult 18 yrs over dues rate $15 $20 beginning 1980 includes monthly publi cation Model Aviation Canada cur rently has about 24 pages per issue 10 times per year Voted down overwhelmingly proposal avoid dues increase drop ping six 10 issues publication As sidelight its interesting note some US modelers order avoid AMA dues increase year applied MAAC membership instead have told however AMA MAAC have recip rocal agreement whereby order US modeler join MAAC must first AMA member vice versa meantime especially view what MAAC able provide $20 mem bership compared AMA $25 comparison indicates AMA members getting comparable valueMAAC does has optional arrangement publication POTSHOTS & PUBLISHERS Continued page 73 ment tremendous compliment thank said effect didnt waste members money paying taxes necessary instead used money improve magazine Thats bad also implied something different other magazines know its difference try make profit operation beyond payment expenses including salaries could dividends owners stockholders whereas dont have fact cant Non-profit organiza tions allowed pay dividendsany magazine surplus subject tax Whats left over after stays magazine or ganizationno individual can touch per sonal gain profit-making com paniesthe profits can split up own ers Theres well leave see R/CMB will print entire rebuttal meantime note adding R/C Model Builder magazine name gauntlet has thrown challenge RC Modeler magazine hope R/CMB has enough gauntlets go aroundone RCM MA MAN Thus pot continues bubble modelers ultimate beneficiaries increased competition means publish ers have work harder keep readers happy end result has would otherwise have provided wish parties well friendly way AMA membership 79 now over 62000 still climbing. APPLES AND ORANGES Continued page 71 much increase intended merely cover increased costs doing same busi ness due inflation takes lot people service member ship over 70000 Theres constant flood phone calls mail takes lot people working full time handle business goes day day out basics covered story HQ op eration appeared April 79 issue Model viation article did lot help members get better perspective people takes operate national association also has given rise speculation misconceptions costs involved comes naturally people try make comparisons based own job situa tions though basis such compari sons different last months column AMA Presi dent example comparisons made between HQ salaries gov ernment civil service employees though differences like apples oranges impression given upper echelon HQ employees overpaid lower grades underpaidas com pared government jobs Yet president himself said As Civil Service supervisor long standing would have difficulty finding government positions directly comparably upper level AMA employment Similarly HQ committee signed task last year developing job de scriptions salary ranges AMA employ ees soon found civil service data mostly applicable notable differ ence between AMA government work AMA people expected have multi ple responsibilities skills prime re quirement flexibility able handle several different types jobs mainly because have able afford luxury people short AMA un derstaffed compared commercial government offices eq ulvalent workloads Thus compare salaries civil servants association employees fair exercise meaningful comparison involves looking other associations August 1979 75 APPLES AND ORANGES Cant organization provides such informa tionthe American Society Association Executives ASAE regularly gathers data associations over country fers results public information Heres interesting bit intormation Washington branch ASAE covering compensation staff size top executive employee reported data gathered 24 associations similar staff size AMA Associations 77-Avg76-Avg $59608$55120 AMA 1979 $36580 Similarly ASAE data compares second through fifth ranking employees terms salaries trend consistent average top level employees other associations much higher equivalent AMA staff may noted AMA increase 77 79 annual rate greater average associations simply reflects AMA attempt catch up meantime since 1977 inflation has es calated ASAE figures higher whereas highest AMA figure currentincluding 7% cost living increase year Thus using 1977 figures AMA sal aries much less average other associations gap remains despite previous catch-up effort Note Aside cost living increase year AMA salaries frozen current budget Theres also another meaningful way comparisonsize budget Lets look what ASAE figures show associations have similar totals work AMA has 1979 annual budget about half million dollars ASAE survey results early 1977much lower current show median salary top executive officer associations like size budgets $45000 Yet 1977 AMAs budget almost half millon dollars less 79 Either way ASAE figures looked size staff size budgetAMA sal aries come out short end difference between ASAE figures reflects national vs regional outlookthe higher figures regional based Wash ington area Ignoring using na tional median salary organizations like size AMA paying much less its top job its proportionally same below top Members neednt worry therefore DC area HQ location causing sal ary top-heaviness So comparing apples apples AMA hardly paying its top people like organizations Furthermore AMA has considerably upgraded its pay levels recent years no comparisoneven ap ples orangeswhich can make up years AMA paid its people far less other organizations sixties particu larly lean years little nothing way fringe benefitsno hospitaliza tion other insurance no annuity retire ment benefits Hospitalization annuity programs have since instituted theres long way go before AMA fringe benefits can said equal offered govern ment probably never will Anyone believes AMA people better paid other associations govern76 Model Aviation ment looking whole picture AMAs vocal critic vice-president District VI wrote following AMA President last January maybe its time someone considered presently injustice being done some staff members form paying too little jobs require tremendous dedication accomplish day after day year after year salary plan persons idea think extremely unrealistic expect anyone per form duties Executive Director less $50000 per year Most executive 1977positions remaining should $30$29425 42000 range think entire AMA pay structure should evaluated brought out dark ages Once results ot years budget better known logical expect AMAs Executive Council will looking ward staff improvement expansion near future provide better ser vices members AMA HQ thinking toward end much concerned offer ing way salaries existing em ployees although some further improvement justifiable providing help areas understaffing area especially Council has al Connecticut Maine annuselts Hampshire Rhode Island et DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper tlrstnct Vice-Presidest Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robern C Brodear 405 Main Street Nashua NJ 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 High St. Old Town MC 04468 George Parker 7 Paul LeeMA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Dr. Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave. Kisneny ME 03904 record followed results questionnaire used April District meeting voting latest Council meet ing Long Beach 300 dis tributed received back less 20 Regard ing magazine issue eight favored mag azine being mandatory five favor optional publication three un decided really lousy return per haps questionnaire wasnt put together well gave what considered fair shot MQst returned long-time dedicated modelers genuine interest modeling ex perience respect admire Dave Peltz still latest epistle has sent magazines will pro bably published couple pompous fervorless attitude Thanks Horrace adjectivesI knew would come handy someday has once again come forth opinionated efforts toward invincible walls Jericho Very frankly like lot other Council members am really getting tired BS put out some so-called leadersgrand old men angry young men self-styled hypocrites saviours So tired fact would very easy find another sport hobby partici pate am fearful heat kitready indicated support adding person staff exclusive duties relating flying sites can signi ficant benefits recent dues increaseto provide dollars necessary have someone working full time flying site problems Such services dont come cheap though AMA employees have never over paid As noted comparison other nation al associations reveal AMA lean side employee compensation dont get something nothing either realistic costs such services must allowed Its same HQ jobswe pay what job deserves Its civil service work cant compared except low er levels higher levels paid less would need people get same work done end result would dollars salaries overhead rent phones fringe benefits etc addi tional employee required current HQ philosophy avoid ing like civil service town thats full can fewer people Its less expensive efficient alter native paying people lower salary averageJohn Worth Executive Director AMA chen nor have action ashamed becomes easier live just allowing John Worth other people HQ take flak accusations anger vocal entities AMA reality retrospect must make personal confession know Council far perfect just part-time people dedication right thing enough time speak myself alone might suggest others Council equally guilty litany Council involvement During two weeks before Coun cii meeting look forward quarterly get-together go meeting fired up right thing try come home try keep home front solid solvent next three months before again wondering just what has accomplished since last Council meeting other words interim period between meetings hand led totally J Worth AMA HQ lit tle help encouragement others Council Good intentions pay rent run AMA correct inadequacies district level handle mail dis trict members coordinate AMA display booth visit shows meets clubs time permits spend roughly 6 10 hours per week average doing AMA things Headquarters still has long way go perfect need lot just PR full-time flying site procurement liaison person panacea on-going Junior pro gramand neither industry individual modeler concerted club effort criticism field going accomplish really answer point get strong feeling HQ present ly floundering because IT Headquarters reluctant anything fear being called wrong John Worth may often criti cized have heard him say times didnt take action make de cision nothing would have hap pened THIS NOW BELIEVE half reading faced problems running own business job AMA confronted would long LETS ALL TRY TO BE CONSTRUC TIVE FOR CHANGE BEFORE IT IS REALLY TOO LATE.. New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grigg District II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive Lnckpert NY 14094 Asacciete VIce-Presideerts Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY t0705 John Byene36-29213th Sr. BaysideNY 11361 Frank Drench 9 Willow Axe. Piscataway NJ 08654 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr. So Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Satrler 50 Randi Rd. Apt A-2 Schenectady NY t2309 Tom Silver RD 3 Box 412 Messena NY 13662 Hank Smith 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 flying season has finally arrived Western New York normal beautiful weather week long Im working rain high winds week end Must Murphys Lawexcept Murphy optimist very nice meeting Buffalo RC Aircrafters attempting explain AMA operations answering several ques tions Nice bunch people very active hobby April 21 travelled East Bloomfield NY request Flying Live Ones RC Club similar discussion film Marvelous Miniatures shown both meetings contin ues high demand around district Rockland County RC Club has three day show planned June 21 through 23 Bergen Mall Paramus NJ expect have over 150 planes boats cars well full-size A4 Skyraider Now what can called real show Hope fully full-size sailplane Pitts Special will also displayed will fund-rais ing program flying field Western New York Free Flight Soci ety will sponsoring its 10th annual Free Flight contest what else July 14 15 will AA meet sanction No 695 celebrate 10th anniversary have expanded meet two days ad ded number events including two special events special high point award like sDecial awards take look Dhoto hand-blowned glass trophies meet should well worth effort getting Pike NY weekend Com petition should fierce Last year 82 entries New York Pennsylvania Ohio Connecticut Maryland Canada come up fun con tinue Canadian Nats Exeter tario would like visit Disney World visit AMA museum Wings Wheels Museum Orlando ternational Airport has offered us free hope fully use portion facility own museum model aircraft proposal present will require Executive Council approval before comes being Seems like great opportunity situation right proper people involved Unfortunately close sad note Howie Applegate LIDS informs us passing PETER CERNAUSKUS long time owner Wilsons Hobbies Richmond Hill NY Pete asset hobby help hobbyists Western Long Island area deepest sincere sympathies extended family thin e Pennsylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe Dintrict III Vice-Presidettt 1101 E Rahn Rnad Dayten OH 45429 Associate Vice-Prneide,ts Joe Ciben 5192 Edenhurst Lynhurnt OH 44124 Francis Fluhartir 5D4 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Laird Jackson 623 Meadombrook Sn Danid PA 19087 Edward Winner 1521 Summit Sn. McKeesport PA 15131 Well attended April Council meeting Long Beach CA say least interesting opportunity meet face face certain vocal AMA dissenters listen arguments about certain sues read column last time will recall said piece about dissen tion necessity putting whole thing proper perspective organization size AMA bound have differ ences opinion plain distortion print ed fact seems rather childish chief dis senter Mr Dave Peltz Chatsworth CA tended Council meeting given ample opportunity witness Councils delib erations voice opinions has now reported impressions AMA Council press will waste time debate him point point however must set record straight item business have pushing some time promote fundamental need modelingfly ing sites So meeting moved HQ proceed hire employee assigned fly ing site acquisition soon AMA finan cially able subject Council approval motion passed 12 3 abstentions proviso properly relates achievement financial solvency es tablishment necessary budget item employee job description expect take final action matter next Council meeting Nats time Mr Peltz reports among various other distortions Council voted down hiring person full time job would help acquire help save flying sites utter lie resent such distortion matter have much personal interest some time finally settled Council meeting would like turn plea sant subjects Council took positive action exer cising question alternate memberships committee action formulate alternative possibilities Council action motion reduce costs senior citizens approved Employee travel advances loans clar ified magazine thoroughly dis cussed After much heated debate de cided leave magazine pretty much since represents tremendous AMA asset communications also indications meeting media people magazine represents no substantial threat commercial magazines Since total meet ing report will available reading elsewhere issue wont discuss item business will report however definite possibility exists free AMA mu seum space newly-established museum Wings Wheels located Orlando FL also understand low cost space leasing available same location lando International Airport AMA HQ oc cupancy offer will further investigat ed view its excellent location tour ists convenience exposure general public nice letter Paul Sekula Limestone PA Crash Incorporated Aero modelers CIA concerning third annual fun-fly stand-off scale contest ap parently have having ball pre vious affairs need boost attendance participation So folks looking good time July 22 contact Paul 116 Old Woods Rd Dubois PA 15801 Well folks Irm writing run wing naturally flying back Nevada flight testing Hope MA can read scribbling since dont have access typist PEACE Delaware oct xl Culumbia 0 Maryland k Carnlina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsrrille VA 23111 Associate Vice-Presidents Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipson Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crisply 611 Beechwood Dr Charlnttsnille VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tynola Road Charlotte NC 26210 Scottie Moynr 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19809 John Preason 7012 Elnira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Fayetteville NC 28301 April Council meeting past history now what discussed will ap pear elsewhere Model v/at/on am sure some out would like know what results reference questions have asking Dis trict feel about certain items magazine being part AMA membership Council voted again keep magazine part member ship package vote arrange ment because really believe should way Distict IV membership confirmed letters asked felt majority letters said keep part package Now dont agree did let know did agree dont write complain now will al ways ask ahead time feel about AMA policies response pro con way will vote majority rules District IV reference safety rules e aircraft Council went along Quar ter Scale Associations recommendations August 1979 77 limit weight 40 lbs did put horsepower other restriction power plant time need input subject better way control power rather fixed horsepower dis placement rule What thinking have made proposal Council either hire appoint existing AMA em ployee job position will procur ing lobbying working local AMA clubs find flying sites idea behind have AMA full-time employee sole job would find flying sites either helping chartered clubs have some thing going local authorities private land owners need advice assistance lobby directly federal parks recreation people national level pro cure sites whatever needed get us places fly As result proposal Earl Witt has instructed John Worth look cost feasibility report back findings next Council meeting will keep posted results action would welcome comments suggestions Plans District Meeting shaping up very rapidly Prince George Radio Control Club PG RC Bowie MD has agreed let us use flying site fun fly have run snag date August 25-26 since large Control Line event scheduled same weekend may have change District Meeting until sometime October As soon worked out will let know way column also special mailing clubs District Trans-Am Race shaping up very nicely also looks like will have chance meet some during race will CD teams fly through District lvs area legs B C lot other items discussed Council meeting would im possible comment column will published minutes Council meeting MA Read let know what thinking just case aware will vote year Secretary-Treasurer AMA odd-numbered districts will vote District VPs sorry have put up until end 1980 have two people nominated position Sec-Treas Jim McNeill current Secretary-Treasurer John Byrne past VP current AVP District II John also ran AMA President last year lost small margin will glad discuss candidates further letter phone person interested have another preference let AMA know about nominating choice should done before August Council meeting Nats Whats Happening District IV Meade Modelers planning big model airplane show July 4th have some great plans event keep touch put date calendar fun time Wilson RC Modelers planning aviation day August 17 1979 need modelers around Wilson NC help out can help contact Dick Proseus president club Quantico Marine Corps Base Dont forget set aside dates June 30 July 1 Un-Contest Quantico Marine Base reopening air museum will Scale event Marine Corps will award trophy best Scale model Marine aircraft Winston-Salem Radio Control Club mak ing plans 3rd annual Jim Thrift morial Day Fun Fly scheduled October 6-7 event formerly called Jim Thrift Fun Fly started back 1963 oldest continuing RCcontestheld North Carolina plan attendhow about Miniature Aircraft Society Haywood MASH Club North Carolina started last year three members has now grown membership 37 Thats what call growing fast Keep up good work MASH Any modelers around Can ton looking progessive club contact W R Hardin MASH president Alabama Honda gia rssrppi to Sico Sovit Carolina ssrr V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Associate Vice-Presidents John Gorday 631 Oaeen Circle Jackson MS 39209 Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood Dr Huntsville AL 35805 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlee St. Charleston Hgts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr. Delray BeachF L 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr. Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Bos 1532 Faiardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman PD Boa 1643 Eglin AFB FL 32542 Tom Thacker 2390C Lawrenville Hwy Decatur GA 30033 Show Teams worth weight gold nitro Hot Stuff whichever hap pen need moment reason Im happy announce District V has new sanctioned Show Teamthe Demajagua RC Flying Team Puerto Rico showy perhaps equally valu able its own way inexpensive trainer Charles Ricci has designed can use left-over wing good 09 engine very little else vacationing around Pompano Beach FL Charles will happy show Knock-About pictured above give directory local RC flying fields Broward County/Palm Beach area can find him RC Aircraft Shop 2159 SE 9th SL Pompano Beach Flying models Florida great way spend va cation Somebody does read column after June issue ran picture goodlooking young fellow holding airplane didnt know name did Keith Beatty 11-year-old future RC pilot Birmingham AL Id like have least picture youngster column someone will have help out sending picture Speaking young fliers Chad Stewart stepson AVP Ed Moorman won first place Florida Rat Race third place AMA Slow Rat recent Jacksonville Flying Reb els Control Line contest Sandy Parmenter secretary club writes Florida Slow Rat set up new fliers compete against older fliers Its great fun fatherson/daughter teams like George John Hatvany Wilbur Ken Hicks Jacksonville contest picture below tells story about Py lon Racingeach cross represents mid-air collision Pylon racing fast furious fun vtfe flown nronerlv particular Quickie belongs Stu Richmond Roswell GA Stu ex Floridian flying fast left busy holding Old-Timer Vintage RC Un-Contests least thats what old club Tropic Aeros RC Club said about him recent newsletter Tropic Aeros fly old Tamiami Airport Its great flying site flying rules posted gate field great transmitter impound/freq uency control box rioht eate see nicture below info about Tropic Aeros sent Warren Bishop mem ber club says deserve word appreciation have done model aviation Miami area Warrens wife Connie showing off old RCM design Mark airplane re designed Thanks Bill Schreer both pictures items discussed recent Executive Council meeting want mention 78 Model Aviation just two First Council voted set 40pound weight limit models engine limit discussed next time am skeptical about safety of40 pounds model flying around Im willing shown safe time dont have enough safety sta tistics make educated guess about weight limit time limit may have increased decreased depending safety experience Secondly Council voted keep magazine basic part membership package favored optional magazine voted would like com plete report have specific questions please write DISTRICT V CLUB OF THE MONTH Gulf Coast Radio Control Club months featured club has 30 members 40 acres under lease Mobile County Alabama School Board have just added $2000 paved runway supple ment well-used grass strip have annual mall show Jaycees have asked hold air show priorto Greater Gulf State Fair Jim Downey bottom column left didnt really crash just suddenly got curious about what inside little air plane decided open up take look Thanks Paul Torp sending report Thats month away go . IIInorv rava ucky ourr VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Butfalo Grove IL 60090 Associate Vice-President Dave Davis c/a DA tvterprises Box 335 l-Iaubstadt IN 47630 Chuck Delano 7203A Twiv Oaks Dr. lediavapolis IN 46226 Roger Geers RR 5 Duincy IL 02301 Frank Hughes 709 Nt 44sh St Kansas City MO 64116 Glenv Lee gio Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Jim Sears P0 Boa 308 Burgin KY 40310 Bob underwood 4100 Concord Oaks Dr. St Louis MD 63128 team used Halberstat get win ner s circle channels Wheres pipe Things July 4 Freeport RC Modelers Airshow Alberthus Airport Tom Ruby Rt 3 Freeport IL 61032 July 8 Lansing IL Pelicans Old-Timer Meet Bong Field WI July 8 Hot Heads MAC CL Contest St Louis MO July 15 Chicago Aeronuts FF Meet Bong Field WI July 21 4th Annual SOAR Great Race Lockport IL July 22 Indianapolis IN City-Wide Fun Fly Challenge Indpls RC clubs July 24 25 26 LSF National Tourna ment Grand Champion Selection Lewis University Airport Romeoville IL Aug 11 12 Spirits St Louis Pattern Sport Scale Contest includes pre-novice pattern Aug 17 18 19 Quincy IL Falcons Chicago Pylon Club Pylon Races Mt Ster ling IL near Quincy Site includes camping fishing swimming numerous other facil ities Contact AVP Roger Geers Point Ponder K M Canales Knight Flyer KC Northern Knights MAC newsletter May 79 An RC model airplane hole sky lined balsa wood fiberglass etc money thrown Newsletter Round-Up Rock Valley Flyer has very interesting continuing article RC history Might very informative newer hobbyists Rock Valley RC Flyers 1774 Greenleaf Way Rockford IL 61108 Illinois Valley RC Clubs Chord & Span spotted words wisdom friendly advice Sky Squires RC Carbondale IL has real publicity committee Lynn Elston Hoover PSI Both newspaper maga zine articles feature him contest travels District VI has its share fighters Bud Bodzioch brought attention April Miniature Aircraft Combat Association News letter listing top 20 Combat pilots 1978 District VI aces Paul Curtiss-2 John Segal-3 Bud Bodzioch-4 Bob Burch John Frank tied 6th Eric Taylor -16almost third district proud Crashing model often brings remorse think despair two must suffering Denny Baker Pekin IL RC Club lost models equipment workshop floods melting snow Bob Scott Riverwoods IL returned Arizona find snow caved roof barn-work shop destroying beautiful model air planes boats equipment Damn winter Congratulations Ft Wayne Flying Circuits selection AMAs Award Excellence thanks Sentral Illinois Radio Society Bloomington IL super hos pitality shown some fellow club members enjoyed day flying SIRS beautiful flying site great fun day SIRS perfect hosts would wonderful activities con cerning model aviation just one-tenth pleasant Saturday May 12th remainder article will concern rather unpleasant side modeling terestsAMA business Business associated work Work always unpleasant especial ly lazy Yet AMA business can fun August 1979 79 uL f~L It. OT cne unoay Tilers iop row ravis Nelson Paul Torp Alvin Reed Bottom row Dennis Johnson Paul Foley Charley Whatley C out gua,a wusn ,,u,c, 4a invaded Vince IvlanKowski great hairy face has captured K C MO North ern Knights leader Dick Lemons Sunchasers John B Lak Latest reports indicate VM has retreated back own ter ritories after campaign Antioch Shopping Center Mall Show Carry Winter activity Quincy IL "B Falcons RC Club includes Annual Peanut Scale Contest Don Bill Laws father-son get go distant points live up spend YOUR money cant work cause nothing accomplished April least 17 persons travelled Los Angeles AMA expense lived Queen Mary several days meeting day went MAC Show ball because AMA members generous thank accomplish ments assembly directorate would difficult list since dont remember few items didnt must interest some since letters petitions etc demanding did give optional magazine next year give choice would democratic would compromise re sponsibilities Since 62% 1978 member ship took magazine about 95% re newing obviously approve AMA policies reasoning must like get ting older since get older day course alternative has nothing decision didnt give alternate member ship plan next year established com mittee study subject Isnt strange last year mandated magazine twice 78 dues did require committee study did positive thing going let help us get around year creased travel allowance guys just keep digging deeper youve got another dollar somewhere might have use some money go around convince need another dues increase near future As now must increase expenses meet anticipated income must increased cover rising expenses didnt take real action ease fre quency problems could damage .. good relations really applied some pressure Besides communications industry expands new market lace industrial communities new communications 50 watt trans mitters RC frequencies can go back CL FF Whats beef Yes lot didnt Now some things should did would cutting fun money might cause AMA hierarchy listen Would really want let club contact Ohio Casualty Co Hamilton Ohio obtain primary surance $3 $5 per member rather AMAs secondary $25 per member Dont miss out wondering just what home owners policy will cover AMAs policy much broader private policies secondary Model Aviation non-member $12 per full year plus $5 insurance would let keep money need cavort around country Dont other thing shouldnt become Contest Director spend $1 change Open license CD spend $2 sanction Class Contest could obtain free 1980 renewal think anyone would sanction Class Indoor Hand-Launch Glider contest garage weekday 8 805 pm con testant threw object toward ceiling timed given cool first place Contest Director filed report CD gets free AMA license MA So can renew Open license $3 Some thing like could keep home year have written much mandatory magazine last time will such couple issues ago points MA ing subsidized rebutted AMA HQ reasoning valid MA new needed support time has changed validity Now MA age firmly es tablished market place Additional fi nancial help its parent AMA no long er required AMA should give MA dol lars collects MA return MA should provide however magazines AMA re quires AMA give additional funds whatecr source whatever reason such enables non-profit magazine increase its expenses subsidy no matter put say isnt insult intelligence contemporary modeler So article little long month next few months promise short Have great summer dont get too slow dont get too lowkeep nose up turns use lots top rudderll See yaall low igan 0 Mnnesnra onsn VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 lewa Avenue Muscatine IA 52761 Assoesate Vice-Presideots James Clark 4444 Woodniew Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Robert Lundberg 4928 Tioga Sr. Duluth MN 55804 Tim Price 11287 Saar Sterling Hgts. MI 48078 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph MI 49085 Geoff Styles 2801 5 Beaumont Am Kansasnille WI 53139 Terry Taylor 5308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus MI 48174 apologies BOB HENSING MINNESOTA SOARING SOCIETY mentioning sponsor Soaring contest Minneapolis August 26th will conjunction TCRC Soaring contest 25th am very happy report District VII West meeting Minneapolis May 7th tremendous success first time know seminar newsletters held great deal enthusiasm shown participants LES HARD drove way Lansing MI discuss offset print ing layouts photography other major concepts newsletters Les should con gratulated efforts traveling dis tance help fellow modelers Another seminar held concerned flying sites Since seems major problem clubs also well re ceived excellent ideas brought out DAVE BECKSTROM ANOKA COUNTY RC club explained problems solutions involving noise complaints nearby resident Through continued effort help Minnesota Polution Control Commission able resolve noise problem retain flying field Another session concerned contest coor dination benefits gained clubs contest coordinator did sit meeting busy trying meet talk people could meet ing very well attended partici pants felt well worthwhile much time left open AMA discussion interest keen questions fielded myself JOHNNY CLEMENS EARL WITT After excel lent attitude adjustment period poolside banquet held attended 91 people proved informative enlightening humorous food great special thanks following clubs worked gether make meeting success TWIN CITIES RADIO CONTROLLERS MINNE SOTA SOARING SOCIETY GRASSFIELD RC ANOKA COUNTY RC FLYING EA GLES RC MINNEAPOLIS PISTON POP PERS MINNEAPOLIS ARROW CLUB ST PAUL RC CLUB Next years meeting promises better meeting also gave chance meet Associate Vice-Presidents Western part District VII including GEOFF STYLES JIM CLARK TERRY TAYLOR BOB LUNDBERG JOHN EVERT Con test Coordinator West JIM SINTON Con trol Line Contest Board member hope see next year Since unable Council meeting Long Beach asked BILL ROHR ING represent District VII file report included below C U Nats PS Greater Detroit Soaring & Hiking Society holding Thermal Soaring contest August 18-19 Troy Ml See Contest Calendar details again pleasure report Ex ecutive Council meeting proxy District VII meeting held Long Beach CA April 27th tie MACS Craft Hobby Show 18th 29th Before starting report specific business Ill cover Id like report outsider dedication thoughtfulness long hours work VPs put behalf come over country attend meetings taking off work come hours preparation thought best ways represent strong AMA Everything given due consider ation first topics agenda Council meeting discussion some type different set-up AMA member ships classes types al plans people meeting after ideas came out motion passed boil VPs ideas down three finite proposals later Council selection As understand will probably mean same dues 1980 considered something senior citizen now could corporated 1980 dues passed unanimously senior citizens 65 older pay dues equal family member ship exciting new item come up meeting offer space AMA museum space old B-S 2 hangar Orlando Florida airport Its few miles Disney World main floor being used largest private collection historic aircraft could use 6000 square feet possibly under hangar floor air conditioned clean has high ceilings built allow expansion best allfree moved passed investigate opportunity report back concern Quarter Scalers discussion safety moved passed 40 lbs top weight limit 80 Model Aviation insurance purposes will included safety code later moved passed would no insurance air planes operated within safety code notice included sanctions Nothing done limiting engine size either displacement horsepowerbecause difficulty involved controlling measuring study will given prob lem hope limiting output some other way Done Lowe reported possible site 1980 Nats Its Clinton County Air port Bloomington Ohio sounded very promising John Embry reported area dustries have getting 50 watt approval FCC couple 72 MHz frequencies moved passed go record letter FCC protest ing approval high power transmitting low power transmitting area seemed like best approach us time considering request 30 new fre quencies FCC has recently passed its first step Two Awards Excellence awarded deserving clubs Approval also given Distinguished Service Award well deserved pleasure have involved approval awards winners will announced upon presentation awards next Council Meeting will Wed nesday night 1979 Nats Lincoln NE Before signing off want congratulate local club Whirlwinds Southwest ern Michigan great job did Gem Dikker 7th year host ing swap shop last Saturday February has now grown out its building club has already lined up bigger quarters near old location park ing facilities next year See Bill Arkarsar siara Meico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII VicePresident 1500 Anita Street Soiphor lA 70663 Assoelane Vice-Presidents Bozz Anerill9tt7 La Barraoea NE Alborquerqoe NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sotphor LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasannon TX 78064 Larry Sarror 1415 Manor Dr Bartleonille OK 74003 Well Executive Council meeting Long Beach behind us now contro versies roll Yes Council did vote retain mandatory status Model via tion magazine 1980 know popular everyone far coun try AMA have operated major ity rule principle majority opinion Yes did vote condition As modeler businessman am firmly con vinced way go Among other things considered meeting provision reduced mem bership fee senior citizens proposal update AMA by-laws Also proposal include full-time person work clubs flying site problems AMA HQ discussed action started next meeting Nats August fully devel oped proposal will prepared John Worth outlining job duties require ments including estimated costs Undoubted ly will reading about activities meeting elsewhere issue wont pursue much did have sev eral guests meeting including Betty Stream Bev Wisniewski Al Novotnik Model Airplane News inimitable Dave Peltz AVPs District XIII Ned Barnes Dave Pelts addressed Council sev eral occasions AMA members privilege going District VP asking appears very intelligent albeit some what misinformed man lot ideas have real merit undoubtedly will over period time effect some improvements AMA nothing else Daves efforts will re suit airing lot clean linen does ap pear impatient Council prob ably little plodding times About 10 days after return Long Beach Ned Barnes suffered heart attack currently recuperating hospital Colorado as aska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue PIt 68005 hometown Sulphur ing well will several weeks before can go back work know Ned personnel director job 1974 1975 1978 Nats Let him hear days get pretty long con fined address beginning column Ned planned have district meeting during Dallas Trade Show Due job conflict couldnt make itso Ned making arrangements planned chair meeting As result illness obviously cannot time read excellent opportunity will have missed feel such meeting past due plan try again set up something perhaps through Associate VPs various areas district have thoughts and/ location write Speaking have written about something required reply have received three four weeks please drop second note think am current have nagging feeling some thing has fallen through cracks Enough now. Associane Vice-Presideno Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Bled Caoper WY 82601 Pool Kesel 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102Shelter erected bY club members club Jim OReilly 4760 N Battin Wichita KS 67220funds provide shade during hot over Jim Ricketto 5165 Cloodas Sioux Falls SD 57103lOol summer days August 1979 81 photo report month features Sky Corral RC Club Pueblo CO pictures taken Dale Alyea Above clubs fantastic flying site Sunday afternoon has 3500-ft runways paved pit area good safe distance away Note paved ready areas near runway intersections shelter transmitter impound pit area Below Club officials L-R Jim Rodgers maintenance Bob Thomas safety Jerry Bible president Duane Pisciotta VP Del Milne secretary-treasurer Axtona lxrna n da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Presidents Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnas Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1 tOO West Sham Fresno CA 93711 Lotnie Kroeber 4295 Boalder Hwy. Las Vegas NV 89121 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tatson AZ B5710 Berry Stream 3723 Snowden Ane Long Beach CA 90806 Keith Whitney t4AB5Japiter Dr Salt Lake City UT 84117 Ill start months report relating incident connection recent Coun cii meeting Long Beach Vice-President District VI going see California well represented Council meeting felt might able make meeting thoroughly briefed Dave Peltz District X matters District VI question wasnt Associate Vice-President District VI utilized feel district should represented somebody close half-way across country problem double representation Dis trict X never came about District VI Vice-President able attend As Council meetingseveral items interest us transpired Ill con vey First off committee formed work out possible two-class type license some other means dues reduction member joins insurance committee report back January 1980 Council meeting voted against motion because time frame felt Jan uary too long wait motion passed long last something under way reduce dues will offer senior citizen discount 1980 Anyone over 65 years age will able join renew $17 1980 will remain effect till see what com mittee report what action taken Council So second step toward dues re duction has made Before go further want mention District X some notable members present Council meeting stayed entire session First off very capable As sociate VP Betty Stream was accompanied Beverly Wisniewski Dave Peltz present guest given time address Council various times throughout day questions comments ventured forth next item interest magazine issue much discus sion over making optional again pushed optional status no avail issue failed vote single-sided tally nine continuing five offer option Im afraid issue dead some time now unless committee reports January option might way go insurance type licenses film maker Jay Gerber presently winding up work Scale film next project film Nationals completed Council has instructed him make couple short 10 minutes less films shown groups club might approaching obtain flying site Probably two films will made slanted obtain ing RC site other combined UCIFF effort films will made show average property owner disci pline safety models modelers Council approved expenditure funds bring various FAI teams together weekend practice prior de parture overseas activity Free Flight team will first utilize new set-up will closely watched see what benefits come since trial basis two-year FAI cycle method training least checking awareness rules Contest Directors being studied full report should made next Council meeting clarification made meeting what members chartered club need long AMA requirements say members chartered club must belong AMA quite right instance lot husband wife teams join club dues-paying members husband has AMA license furthermore husband flies model wife worker timer what-have-you Under set-up wife need have AMA license yet may belong chartered club course non-AMA member must never fly modelthats no-no committee formed study re vise AMA by-laws document drafted AMA formed 30s has patched mended ever since will complete facelift stem stern Something closer home concerns Russ Barreras model museum Russ just recently relocated Morgan Hill Northern Cali fornia finished unpacking boxes crates entered hospital exploratory surgery doctors gave him month live saw can cer misfortune coming right top move has family dire financial straits Council voted expenditure up $1000 motion help pay utility bills Morgan Hill museum would real loss museum go out business letter Lake Charles LA read About third Sky Corrals current mem bership recent meeting THINKIN LINCOLN Dale Alyeas B-25H built Royal kit Fine flyer two OS Sch 40s retracts flaps Member Morris Shanstrom recent club meeting displayed fine looking Cub Resident FF expert Gary Baughman holds Bucker Jungmeister Peanut Gary Joe Plute running FF contest Sky Corral field September 30 82 Model Aviation Council gist letter want enter formal negotiations AMA regards headquarters relocating John Worth going follow up Model Aviation AMAs magazine will have full-page devoted safety aspects hobby starting January 1980 issue Letters fliers learned mishap will welcome information will passed Once again Council approached question very large models last time around defined what model time defined upper limit weight order qualify insurance weight selected 40 pounds compromise based large amount input interested indi viduals organizations Consequently will please some displease others hope youll realize nothing can will please everybody same time next question Council face limit engine size horsepower set limit cubic inches limit horsepower limit venturi size Let hear interested readers matter time print book obtain flying sites should available headquarters compilation data successful clubs what went through obtain site Write call headquarters find out get copy must reading club looking site Headquarters presently investigating feasability hiring person full time help clubs obtain flying site time action arrives believe ad will run Model vi atlo n AMAs legal counsel going write strong letter protest FCC over allow ing use powerful paging transmitters 72 MHz concern over inability modelers some locations use frequencies due interference nominated Betty Stream Distin guished Service Award Council whole heartedly approved Betty has ranked among hardest workers AMA After meeting adjourned entire Council Dave Peltz trooped over Wisniewskis household barbeque com plete liquid refreshments ges ture friendship part entire Wisniewski family certainly appre ciated certainly want publicly thank back mentioned going hold election replacement Control Line Contest Board Since have decided include contest boards will few ground rules simple majority will rule feel minimum number votes should specified keep person being elected five people took trouble vote Out 12000 members District X feel should get least 1% response minimum oust incumbent Therefore will take least 120 votes change matters Ill have details next month meantime need nominations people interested serving contest board have two months time issue appears volunteer nominate latest club meeting took Santa Barbara Radio Controlled Modelers dynamic club led Dave Sanchez club president called few days before meet ing said would become problem tending meeting due no gasoline being available said no problem club members owns gas station made ar rangements fill up arrival After filled car Dave club treasurer Jerry Livers took dinner long talk over very good meal seems 90-member club has typical problemimminent loss flying site have using same site 25 years temporary basis progress closing around presently looking site can continue fly day finally comes cant use old site movie Marvelous Miniatures shown club very well re ceived After film club served coffee cake cake huge affair welcoming message directed Santa Barbara bunch sure went out way make feel welcome succeed ed beyond wildest hopesl Thanks lot guys Im looking forward returning some day THERMALS Alaska 0 Idaho Montana on rngtno XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith tintrict XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Auoduta Vica-Psidu5a Al Cln 1607 S von El,, Pocanallo ID 83201 Simon Dream Rn 1 Box 48 Broadojew MT 59018 Ed MoColloagh 53 SE 61 Pornland OR 97215 Orlando OIy Reco 26608 Dover Cl. KenO WA 98031 Zhado Thompson N 3613 Nornsande Spokane WA 99208 Don zipoy 21418 NE Main So. Redmond WA 98052 phone number 206 542-6061 home 655-9572 work Nats Free Flight Update interested flying Free Flight Nats following paragraph must strong possibility gasoline automobile may problem Lincoln prediction pos sibility must considered good ideas minimizing gas usage Nats have sent thank have done Rather make changes thing now have wrong following course action will used get Lincoln means practical will used streamline events save time gaso line means must keep up what going field day Flying hours may changed processing may moved events may moved will best publish changes advance like weather can change hourly way reader has chided telling about weather like intent hide truth have simply lived can windy will make field small though may large comparison home field Thunder storms can appear afternoons probably Mother Nature will have some other surprises us well See June 1979 issue pages 87 93 other infor mation BCRC Exposition Joy Farmer other members Benton County RC Group hereby offered apology Joy dutifully sent infor mation time called assure received material filed right place noted list things put column Unfortunately Ex position held group Corvallis never made print Well have several re ports event will combined Thanks due Steve Tischler Barnstormers Ed McCollough AVP Portland cohort Eds name believed Nolan Oregon Exposition sponsored Benton County RC Club program participation Portland Sky Knights Portland Barnstormers Salem RC Pilots Assn Albany Thundervolts Kiamath Falls Flight Masters Special plaudits due Joy Farmer did work good turnout fine models weather did cooperate cold windy Ed McCollough held District meeting proved very lively interesting Among technical things presentation Jerry Holcomb floats model aircraft covered everything Z very informative well done everyone appreciated effort Jerry put presentation discussion should heard anyone contemplating flying water Best Show honors split Bill Richards Kiamath Falls OR Stafford Chipmunk John Holbert Corvallis scratch-built Spitfire Richards model spectators favorite Holberts model preferred contestants fifth annual event being planned spring 1980 sure plan hope will too way pro spective contestants note no entries Antique Military Scale Modern Mil itary Scale Non-Military Scale Golden Age Aircraft nor flying boats informa tion write BCRC 2025 NW Circle Blvd Corvallis OR 97330 some winners Non-Military Standoff Scale Bill Richards Chipmunk Kiamath Falls Flight Masters Pylon Racers Lon Schroeder Four-Bits BCRC Non-Builder Model Jim Trump Skyliner BCRC Sport Monoplane Jim Trump Contender Sport Bi-Plane Bill Glaeser Smith Miniplane BCRC Pattern Aircraft Bob Crump Curare Port land Barnstormers Military Stand-Off Scale Jim Norwood Messerschmidt Bf-109 G-8 Salem Pilots Helicopters Vahan Dinihanian Hughes SOOc Corvallis Saliplanes Chris Brundege Cloud Bound 4 Portland Sailplane Society Non-Powered Boats Herb Hoser 501800 Marblehead Hilisboro Model Yacht Club Powered Boats 1 Bob Fox original swamp boat BCRC 2 Bob Govro original cabin cruiser BCRC Motorized Ground Vehicle Dave Wells XR3-1 1 Combat Support Vehicle Corvallis Original Design Mike Alsworth Tripacer BCRC Winners four-event fun-fly conducted Albany Thundervolts 1 Tim Bartel Thundervolts 2 Larry Steinert Coos Bay Area Flyers 3 John Allenby Umpqua Valley Modelers August 1979 83 -j
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/08
Page Numbers: 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/08
Page Numbers: 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83
The AMA Executive Council met Long Beach California its regular Spring meet ing Following list actions taken 1 Membership a It approved thata committee should appointed make recommendations January concerning whether leave mem bership choices offer various options b It approved Senior Citizens discount will offered 65 over $17 include magazinebeginning offer clarified 2 Employees a The Executive Director submit Council approval proposal regarding policy advancing travel funds repayment unused balances b A 7% cost living increase approved Executive Director 3 Magazine a A proposal reinstate previous op tional choice concerning magazine receipt adult members approved b The AMA magazine staff asked produce Nats time statement preferred policies guidelines magazine develop ment including recommendations concerning content distribution c It approved magazine stay its present size until recommenda tions b reviewed Council 4 Films a A review has requested detailing number AMA films produced date costs involved number showings outside AMA clubs b It approved No 2 priority new film should short help get flying sites 5 FAI Teams a A HQ proposal provide funds en able US teams assemble practice ses sion before World Championships ap proved b A FF Team Selection Committee pro posal AMA provide additional funds same purpose 79 FF team approved noting ample money FF team fund purpose 6 CD Certification proposal H Cain require written exam Contest Director applicants approved principle re ferred back further development 7 Insurance a The Executive Director asked seek legal advice concerning exclusion com mercial show teams AMA insurance cov erage b The Council clarified chartered club members need AMA members designated Associ ate members operate models 8 By-Laws a A committee recommend changes approved including composition committee b It approved committee should first make recommendations time Nats Council meeting concerning NAA representation duties responsibilities Secretary-Treasurer proxy representation Council meetings 9 Museums a It approved $1000 made available Presidents discretion Russ Barrera model aviation museum Cali fornia b The Executive Director authorized proceed further investigation pro viding AMA model aviation museum conjunction Wings Wheels lando Florida c Frank Ehling approved curator AMAs museum activities 10 Safety a Beginning later January 1980 full-page Model Aviation will devoted month safety matters b A maximum weight limit 40 lbs model aircraft insurance purposes will required upon publication information Model viatlOn effective July 1 c RC Pylon meets provided surance coverage safety aspects cur rent rules observed effective July 1 NMPRA also requested consider stringently safety proposals special emphasis speed limitation ii VP Budgets allowances district AMA expenses increased $750 $1000 include phone expenses include Secretary-Treasurers expenses 12 Membership Lists Council reaffirmed previous policy sell lists com mercial purposes 13 Sanctions Cains proposal regarding defi nitions Demonstrations Fun Flys accepted submission Council mail vote 14 FCC Council voted request legal counsel drafting letter protest regard ing high power allocations low power fre quencies used RC 15 Perpetual Trophies hand considered AMA museum property Frank Ehling produce proposal aspects such trophy handling including future donations 16 Hotline newsletter AMA officer information exchange approved 17 Flying Site Aid An employee addition HQ staff responsibilities flying site matters approved principle speci fic proposal requested HQ Nats time 18 Awards Three Awards Excellence approved specifics published after pre sentations same Distinguished Service Award 19 Next Council Meeting Nats Lincoln Nebraska August 1 approximately 9pm Note Many other items discussed action Minutes meeting avail able upon request FRIENDS OF RUSS BARRERA ORGANIZE TO SAVE MUSEUM worlds great perhaps great est model aircraft museums crisis Russ Barrera barely changed location Model Aircraft Museum Library San Marcos southern California Morgan Hill northern part state stricken cancer died May 8th picture health beginning March year Russ deteriorated rapidly over next two months move Morgan Hill site great annual Scale contests completed before Russ troubles began merely first phase next step unpack display everything preparation grand opening Russ didnt get stepit awaits help volunteers funds 70 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 SYNOPSIS OF APRIL 27 COUNCIL MEETING DECISIONS carry Russ left off bought property built building house museum3200 square feet floor spaceand made move San Marcos Some models hung rafters magazines books placed racks much remains done Display cases need constructed well shelves small office other facilities Signs need made inventorying cataloging needs completed models need repaired Utility bills power water phones need paid insurance security pro tection need provided basic ingredient necessary make Russ lifetime work visible available world money family Russ wife Lorraine two daughters determined carry out plans memorial assisted friends have agreed serve vol unteer board modelers need help contributions being solicited Until legalities fund transfer worked out AMA receiving holding contributions Donations may made payable AMABarrera Museum FundSuite 400 815 Fifteenth St NW Washington DC 20005 Russ Barreras museum chock full famous special models earmarked museum display near future such Carl Goldbergs original free flight Zipper Bill Wisniewskis con trol line speed Pink Lady museum building has dozens large cartons full fa mous models some already hanging viewGoldbergs Sailplane Elbert J Weathers Pacificoaster Russ collec tion covers whole lifespan spectrum model aviation history unless means provided bring museum alive see years effort date may wasted destroyed moths rats dust ravages sus pended animation Needed preserve tremendous time capsule model aviation history financial aid supplement hours labor pledged friends Russ Barrera modeler can show appreciation need let heritage lost fering donation Time critical family has suffered much needs know great support project can dedicate time effort carrying Without strong show support drive continuity could stalled would tragedy should al lowed happen help can make sure doesnt Russ Barreras museum comes alive again memorial him liv ing history model aviation OWNERS Lorraine Barrera Patricia Rogers Barbara Carnes ADVISORY BOARD Gliders Bob Larsh OIT Rubber John Pond OfT Gas John Pond Indoor Clarence Mather Mod FF Sal Taibi UC L Williams G Wil liams RC G Williams L Williams RC Ken Willard Photo Warren Shipp Historian John Pond Engines Karl Carison Accessories Karl Carison Historian-Peanut Models/Small Scale Bill Hannan Mags-FiIe/Librarian-Films Dick Dwyer Repair Tex Newman Repair J McCracken Contributions Bill Warner Contributions Bill Stroman Historian Carl Hatrak Legal Bud Harrah ADVISORS-ATLARGE Carl Goldberg John Worth Frank Zaic 40 LB UMIT FOR AMA INSURANCE Effective immediately July 1 AMA Safety Code amended include weight limit 40 lbs model aircraft means model weighs over 40 lbs launched will covered AMA insurance AMA Executive Council unanimously voted change its April 27 meeting provide evidence positive action has taken put some control cur rent proliferation model sizes demonstrate FAA insurance company other safety-oriented group individual AMA can provide self-regulation its activites avoid action others equally concerned less knowledgeable taking action AMA noted inputs Quarter Scale Association Ameri ca QSAA suggested limits 4 horsepower 40 pounds would accept able builders large model aircraft Council noted however horse power limit difficult deal highly variable Council therefore deferred ac tion power limits until detailed study can made subject AMA INSURANCE FOR RC PYLON RACING AMA Executive Council April 27 approved amending AMA Safety Code ef fective July 1 require AMA sanctioned RC Pylon Races accordance safety aspects current AMA rule book effect void AMA insurance meets run accordance rules such items safety distances example taking action AMA noted inputs National Miniature Pylon Racing As sociation NMPRA recommended rather attempt control perform ance pylon racing models safety em phasis should races set up operated point being such races safe current rules safety procedures followed APPLES AND ORANGES Erroneous impressions continue plague understandings AMA HQ operation particularly area salaries apparent ly bothers some people AMA budget shows about half million dollars salaries little appreciation what really volved Coupled malor dues increase situation lends itself suggestions costs reduced especially concerning number employees amounts get paid same time constant pres sure better service dues costing its natural members expect money though Continued page 75 August 1979 71 Among National ouerang ouciuty noera UT uirucors meeting i oiaao last APIl R top row Stan Pfost NSS President Helen Olsen member NSS board University City MO bottom John Worth AMA Executive Director Earl Witt AMA President AMA officers invited Pfost discuss details AMA-NSS coordination concerning team selection competition rules Nats planning PRESIDENTS REPORT President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS EARL E WITT 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 MEMBERSHIP DUES Executive Council has approved lower senior citizen membership rate Effective publication notice members over 65 years will receive full membership AMA family rates subject council verification min utes amounts 32% reduction older members few number have cases member years will necessary submit some form legal age certll~ation membership application TRANS-AM RELAY RACE talked Bob Doris Rich MAC Show Long Beach said would traveling Trans-Am Relay Race route during May June hope meet clubs teams along route possible say still need Contest Directors interested should write headquarters immediately gave following message NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Well National Championships upon us much worry about gas availability persons driving Nats According Lincoln Conven tion Visitors Division Cham ber Commerce foresee no prob lem Lincoln say gas ranges between 80 90 cents gallon depend ing kind no gas lines yet Cornhuskers AAA Motor Club Lincoln 402-477-8991 also say see no problem yet Al though 35% 40% gas stations closed weekends appar ently due fact dont get much business rather worry gas shortages indications Nebraska state government Lincoln seem unusually independent stable Nebraska state government operate legislative body 49 senators elec ted non-partisan basis Changed 1934 during dust bowl de pression era Nebraska boasts its sys tem being less expensive operate responsive rapidly needs wants states citi zens state capital building consid ered archi tectural wonders world totally paid off dedicatedthe citizens using pay-as-you-go basis NATIONAL MODELNATIONAlS EXECUTIVE AIRPLANE CHAMPIONSHIPS ORGANIZATION CHARTNATIONALS MANAGE ATIOSALS DIRECTO ABS AT OS FREE FLEGST CATEGORY MANAGER CATEGORY DIRECTOR INDLOR EVENTS DIRECTOR POWER EVENTS SE SEC TO NON POWER EVENTS DIRECTOR PACILYTEES MANAGER RADIO CONTROL CATEGORY MANAGER CATEGORY DIRE T N PATTERN EVENTS DI RECTOR QM PYLON EVENT DIRECTOR PG PYLON EVENT DIRECTOR SOARING EVENT DIRECTOR CTOR ADMINISTPATION AIIA RSQTS SPECIAL BONNY DROPEVENTS MANAGERDERECTOR CATEGORY MANAGER ICATEGORY DIRECTOR DREEG EVENTS DIRECTOR STUNT EVENTS DIRECTOR COMBAT EVENTS DIRECTOR SCALE CATEGORY MANAGER CATEGORY DIRECTOR A C EVENTS DIRECTOR C L EVENTS DIRECTOR P P EVENTS DIRECTOR RACING EVENTSCARRIER EVENT DIRECTORDIRECTOR 72 Model Aviation t POTSHOTS & PIDUSHERS new publisher RIC Model Builder magazine Wait Schroder has picked up left off Model Airplane News has printed statement indicating AMAs magazine staff members receive average salary over $35000 per year supposedly based published AMA budget figures missed fundamental point guessing wrong number people should divided salary total following AMA Executive Directors rebut tal letter R/CMB jumped wrong conclusion dividing Model Aviation salary budget figure four come up average $35668 Since five magazine staff members averageby way figur ingshould $28534 person Model Aviation staff makes much lower figure average salary arithmetic wet come Well didnt figure bits pieces salaries HQ personnel magazine staffbut have portion time connected magazine fact $40117 $142672 total magazine salaries taxes doesnt count averaging out magazine staff salaries Thus correct average five staff members actually $20511 based total $102555quite bit less claimed divide up $142672 salary tax total number employees time charged magazine whether magazine staff average comes out low er $7133 facts available anyone cared ask Im amazed didnt bother check explanation about salar ies beyond magazine staff covered June issue Model Aviation page 75 Beyond you paid AMA manageContinued page 75 \ building dedicated 1932 took 13 years build cost over $98 million AMA contestants temperature Nats time estimated between 78 80 degrees Hayfever people look outtheir state flower Goldenrod unfamiliar organization National Champion ships have included organizational chart column RUSS BARRERA visit made Russ Barrera Model Aircraft Museum Morgan Hill California April 26th just 12 days before death May 8th Russ lifetime went establishing museum much done bring work fruition project worthy support modelers giving support project Note see article else issue SHOW TEAMS spring summer weather coming AMA Show Teams beginning show schedules sunny south excepted teams being sought after fillins back-ups full scale air shows fair features public gatherings benefits selling hobby general public course en tertaining Any persons interested contacting show team call write AMA PR Department FLYING SITES major items re-examined during since April 27th council meeting Long Beach effort AMA work assist getting fly ing sites Executive Director pro posed hiring full time person work flying sites position being takes additional people implied have no work ing problems flying sites now hiring another top staff mem ber would solution questionable no plan what new staff member would doing specifically additional individual payroll would could improve flying site situation Chuck Foreman made motion council subject Headquarters action flying sites ex plained motion during meeting follows intent specifically go out hire somebody time said have somebody Appoint some body could existing personnel headquarters Which could beneficial doing some things doing now opin ion hes going go buy sites like penal institutions someone could pursue program contact penal institutions have time expertise pin down definitely giving us flying sites Im looking freebees some dedicate time getting freebees have lot gray area offers doesnt have some body hire could have pilot program someone now employed headquarters has expertise field concur Chuck Foremans remarks have directed Executive Director prepare plan Headquarters would propose utilize additional staff area AMA does have employee assigned Flying Sites employee Carl Maroney Assistant Executive Director does employee have title deal policy makers has number occasions talked t government agencies respect fly ing sites has building data bank flying site negotiations across country over year what can observe AMA Headquarters make-up no need another staff member great need better utilization existing talent within head quarters time plan can developed individual can fully utilized promoting facilities hire trained experienced requirements plan practice in-house development em ployees particular field work too costly organization size AMA Incidentally AMAs manual begun over three years ago Getting KeepKeeping Flying Sites now under Carl Maroneys direction published AMA club secretaries should re ceiving free copy time publication According Carl Maroney publication should begin ning better publication invites club provide input existing project future effort acquisition flying sites order compile complete data bank information AGENDA next council meeting Na tionals will necessity short ing meeting after long tiring day would propose expect actions great moment AMA acted under circumstances An invitation will extended special interest groups have represen tation meeting time will given address council As writing business agenda scheduled follows Magazine Review policies guidelines Film Review film budget progress use By-Laws Recommedations committee NMPRA Response council about stringent safety rules Flying sites Plan proposal Executive Director August 1979 73 J OflUvv MM rLIUIl LOTI rigns uary Hartle Bob Parr Don Ray Goldberg Skylarks Model-Airs Show Team planes SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 feel job AMA Treasurer grow ing importance within overall structure organization As Secretary/Treasurer AMA am salary live Washington DC still live Birmingham AL am still unpaid volunteer fine District VPs Associate VPs President Perhaps best role will tempt sincerely possible convey back forth between 70000 members Academy hierarchy Let explain fulfill obligation dues payer plan listen suggestions may care offer mail regarding AMA financing spending insurance funding thing will carry money message AMA get involved such intricate problems you write will read listen Further intend visit AMA HQ regu larly report what see Counting two years friend Jim Perdue appoint ed AMA AVP 1972-73 during represented District V four Council meet ings am beginning 8th year position leadership within Academy Now fiduciary capacity intend tell direct ly people spending money eight years nobody has brainwashed yet Let hear Special Interest Groups inuation Special Interest groups arising phases modeling Model airplane building flying more diversified fliers common interests clustering gether share experiences knowledge Also gather numbers strength beginning tell AMA crop rules fit THEIR thing way should fly particu lar special events should have primary say competition rules-making within limits safety common sense Miami Indoor Aircraft Model Assn cont last month address Indoor Free Flight special interest group MIAMA 3227 Dar win St Coconut Grove Miami FL 33133 $5 per year get Indoor publica tion sent monthly $10 also get full membership hangar privileges Editor John Martin claims top Indoor fliers United States belong subscribe publication Association officials include Dave Lin strum Artist Secretary Dan Kilgore Chief ScrutineerTerry Rimert Archivist Jim Stewart Properties Carl 1-ledley Peanuteer Adjacent center column Mike Arak L displaying winning Peanut Scale Bristol M-1C inside Goodyear blimp hangar Miami building cavernous 60-ft ceilings modelers inside have park blimp outside NO JUNIOR FUGHT THIS MONTH Ed Whitten will back usual space next issue month kind enough help solve problem finding enough space finish up listing AMA chartered clubs weve got notion bit glad have months rest 74 Model Aviation riere us inc iounaer oy inc woria renownea nationammy nerniuca mi urgaiumatiu. Dr John Martin inside Miami Goodyear blimp hangar holding reanut Farman Jabiru Dr John AMA District 5 MAN OF THE YEAR 1974 ouumruit UdV LuItrum shown launch- xuau y,uia tough competitor always ing Indoor Stick Dave 3rd im- placed 3rd FlA Team Selection Trials portant Fl Team Selection Trails per the region Notice propellers covered region Good going Dave. microfilm turn very very slowly MIAMA organization conjunction NIMAS National Indoor Model Air plane Society co-sponsor annual time trials Northwood Institute West Baden Indiana time year held June 21 through 24 live Indiana go watch school Next month smash finish door people BEWARE OF BARGAIN INSURANCE insurance business very much like otheryou get what pay Thus seemed too good true heard clubs found bargain insurance dealonly few dollars per mem ber no need AMA mem bers claim didnt take long break bubble study bargain revealed fol lowing 1 Named Insured policy provides cover age named insured named insured clubnot its membersand pinpoints club corporation thus insuring corporation does protect members club dividually contrast AMAs program covers conceivable anglenot club AMA its relationship club individual members themselves short AMAs coverage protects member bargain policy does 2 Premises/Operations covered respect exactly what named sured says Radio Controlled Airplane Flying Club nothing purely radio con trolled airplane flying AMAs policy covers club activities involving operation mainten ance construction testing use model aircraft model cars model boats model rockets 3 Flying Site low rate policy applies club field limits coverage location AMAs policy does limit clubit covers club anywhere participation sanctioned events chart ered club activities liability arising site ownership and/or sponsorship loca tion 4 Policy Limits lower cost policy limits coverage $300000 bodily injury and/or $300000 property damage AMAs policy provides limit $1000000 5 Area Coverage AMAs worldwide 6 Additional Insureds bargain policy provides additional insured ob viously owns property use Under AMAs policy however club members can use other properties AMA granting cov erage other propery owners site owners needed including contest show sponsors no extra cost 7 Member Member Liability included under cheaper policy under AMAs coverage important protect member actions another member Footnote The company offering low er cost coverage same denied coverage under aircraft exclusion clause homeowner policy did assurance would differently club coverage summary AMAs policy pays over $100000 per year its coverage broad-based protection applying AMA members clubs anyplace time cost membership includes pro tection higher individual get lot money AMAS NEW FLYING SITE BOOK time read 1500 copies AMAs new publication GETTING AND KEEPING FLYING SITES will mail over 1300 AMA Clubs key AMA officers Secretaries should lookout need such book has recognized AMAs Executive Council has prompted decision make distribu tion priority project Therefore clubs being mailed copy no charge extra benefit being chartered AMAs past experience has found keeping flying sites often difficult task getting flying site book gives proven methods can help club keep what has well get something new Developed over two-year period manual reflects experiences various clubs across country Model aviation fast growing hobby becoming recognized sport continue rapid growth past 10 years chart ered clubs must provided facts fig ures relevant data deal individuals cities counties federal government seeking flying sites book dedi cated toward end Additional copies available $200 MAAC DUES INCREASE FOR 80 Its officialthe Canadian counterpart AMA has voted raise its adult 18 yrs over dues rate $15 $20 beginning 1980 includes monthly publi cation Model Aviation Canada cur rently has about 24 pages per issue 10 times per year Voted down overwhelmingly proposal avoid dues increase drop ping six 10 issues publication As sidelight its interesting note some US modelers order avoid AMA dues increase year applied MAAC membership instead have told however AMA MAAC have recip rocal agreement whereby order US modeler join MAAC must first AMA member vice versa meantime especially view what MAAC able provide $20 mem bership compared AMA $25 comparison indicates AMA members getting comparable valueMAAC does has optional arrangement publication POTSHOTS & PUBLISHERS Continued page 73 ment tremendous compliment thank said effect didnt waste members money paying taxes necessary instead used money improve magazine Thats bad also implied something different other magazines know its difference try make profit operation beyond payment expenses including salaries could dividends owners stockholders whereas dont have fact cant Non-profit organiza tions allowed pay dividendsany magazine surplus subject tax Whats left over after stays magazine or ganizationno individual can touch per sonal gain profit-making com paniesthe profits can split up own ers Theres well leave see R/CMB will print entire rebuttal meantime note adding R/C Model Builder magazine name gauntlet has thrown challenge RC Modeler magazine hope R/CMB has enough gauntlets go aroundone RCM MA MAN Thus pot continues bubble modelers ultimate beneficiaries increased competition means publish ers have work harder keep readers happy end result has would otherwise have provided wish parties well friendly way AMA membership 79 now over 62000 still climbing. APPLES AND ORANGES Continued page 71 much increase intended merely cover increased costs doing same busi ness due inflation takes lot people service member ship over 70000 Theres constant flood phone calls mail takes lot people working full time handle business goes day day out basics covered story HQ op eration appeared April 79 issue Model viation article did lot help members get better perspective people takes operate national association also has given rise speculation misconceptions costs involved comes naturally people try make comparisons based own job situa tions though basis such compari sons different last months column AMA Presi dent example comparisons made between HQ salaries gov ernment civil service employees though differences like apples oranges impression given upper echelon HQ employees overpaid lower grades underpaidas com pared government jobs Yet president himself said As Civil Service supervisor long standing would have difficulty finding government positions directly comparably upper level AMA employment Similarly HQ committee signed task last year developing job de scriptions salary ranges AMA employ ees soon found civil service data mostly applicable notable differ ence between AMA government work AMA people expected have multi ple responsibilities skills prime re quirement flexibility able handle several different types jobs mainly because have able afford luxury people short AMA un derstaffed compared commercial government offices eq ulvalent workloads Thus compare salaries civil servants association employees fair exercise meaningful comparison involves looking other associations August 1979 75 APPLES AND ORANGES Cant organization provides such informa tionthe American Society Association Executives ASAE regularly gathers data associations over country fers results public information Heres interesting bit intormation Washington branch ASAE covering compensation staff size top executive employee reported data gathered 24 associations similar staff size AMA Associations 77-Avg76-Avg $59608$55120 AMA 1979 $36580 Similarly ASAE data compares second through fifth ranking employees terms salaries trend consistent average top level employees other associations much higher equivalent AMA staff may noted AMA increase 77 79 annual rate greater average associations simply reflects AMA attempt catch up meantime since 1977 inflation has es calated ASAE figures higher whereas highest AMA figure currentincluding 7% cost living increase year Thus using 1977 figures AMA sal aries much less average other associations gap remains despite previous catch-up effort Note Aside cost living increase year AMA salaries frozen current budget Theres also another meaningful way comparisonsize budget Lets look what ASAE figures show associations have similar totals work AMA has 1979 annual budget about half million dollars ASAE survey results early 1977much lower current show median salary top executive officer associations like size budgets $45000 Yet 1977 AMAs budget almost half millon dollars less 79 Either way ASAE figures looked size staff size budgetAMA sal aries come out short end difference between ASAE figures reflects national vs regional outlookthe higher figures regional based Wash ington area Ignoring using na tional median salary organizations like size AMA paying much less its top job its proportionally same below top Members neednt worry therefore DC area HQ location causing sal ary top-heaviness So comparing apples apples AMA hardly paying its top people like organizations Furthermore AMA has considerably upgraded its pay levels recent years no comparisoneven ap ples orangeswhich can make up years AMA paid its people far less other organizations sixties particu larly lean years little nothing way fringe benefitsno hospitaliza tion other insurance no annuity retire ment benefits Hospitalization annuity programs have since instituted theres long way go before AMA fringe benefits can said equal offered govern ment probably never will Anyone believes AMA people better paid other associations govern76 Model Aviation ment looking whole picture AMAs vocal critic vice-president District VI wrote following AMA President last January maybe its time someone considered presently injustice being done some staff members form paying too little jobs require tremendous dedication accomplish day after day year after year salary plan persons idea think extremely unrealistic expect anyone per form duties Executive Director less $50000 per year Most executive 1977positions remaining should $30$29425 42000 range think entire AMA pay structure should evaluated brought out dark ages Once results ot years budget better known logical expect AMAs Executive Council will looking ward staff improvement expansion near future provide better ser vices members AMA HQ thinking toward end much concerned offer ing way salaries existing em ployees although some further improvement justifiable providing help areas understaffing area especially Council has al Connecticut Maine annuselts Hampshire Rhode Island et DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper tlrstnct Vice-Presidest Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robern C Brodear 405 Main Street Nashua NJ 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 High St. Old Town MC 04468 George Parker 7 Paul LeeMA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Dr. Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave. Kisneny ME 03904 record followed results questionnaire used April District meeting voting latest Council meet ing Long Beach 300 dis tributed received back less 20 Regard ing magazine issue eight favored mag azine being mandatory five favor optional publication three un decided really lousy return per haps questionnaire wasnt put together well gave what considered fair shot MQst returned long-time dedicated modelers genuine interest modeling ex perience respect admire Dave Peltz still latest epistle has sent magazines will pro bably published couple pompous fervorless attitude Thanks Horrace adjectivesI knew would come handy someday has once again come forth opinionated efforts toward invincible walls Jericho Very frankly like lot other Council members am really getting tired BS put out some so-called leadersgrand old men angry young men self-styled hypocrites saviours So tired fact would very easy find another sport hobby partici pate am fearful heat kitready indicated support adding person staff exclusive duties relating flying sites can signi ficant benefits recent dues increaseto provide dollars necessary have someone working full time flying site problems Such services dont come cheap though AMA employees have never over paid As noted comparison other nation al associations reveal AMA lean side employee compensation dont get something nothing either realistic costs such services must allowed Its same HQ jobswe pay what job deserves Its civil service work cant compared except low er levels higher levels paid less would need people get same work done end result would dollars salaries overhead rent phones fringe benefits etc addi tional employee required current HQ philosophy avoid ing like civil service town thats full can fewer people Its less expensive efficient alter native paying people lower salary averageJohn Worth Executive Director AMA chen nor have action ashamed becomes easier live just allowing John Worth other people HQ take flak accusations anger vocal entities AMA reality retrospect must make personal confession know Council far perfect just part-time people dedication right thing enough time speak myself alone might suggest others Council equally guilty litany Council involvement During two weeks before Coun cii meeting look forward quarterly get-together go meeting fired up right thing try come home try keep home front solid solvent next three months before again wondering just what has accomplished since last Council meeting other words interim period between meetings hand led totally J Worth AMA HQ lit tle help encouragement others Council Good intentions pay rent run AMA correct inadequacies district level handle mail dis trict members coordinate AMA display booth visit shows meets clubs time permits spend roughly 6 10 hours per week average doing AMA things Headquarters still has long way go perfect need lot just PR full-time flying site procurement liaison person panacea on-going Junior pro gramand neither industry individual modeler concerted club effort criticism field going accomplish really answer point get strong feeling HQ present ly floundering because IT Headquarters reluctant anything fear being called wrong John Worth may often criti cized have heard him say times didnt take action make de cision nothing would have hap pened THIS NOW BELIEVE half reading faced problems running own business job AMA confronted would long LETS ALL TRY TO BE CONSTRUC TIVE FOR CHANGE BEFORE IT IS REALLY TOO LATE.. New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grigg District II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive Lnckpert NY 14094 Asacciete VIce-Presideerts Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY t0705 John Byene36-29213th Sr. BaysideNY 11361 Frank Drench 9 Willow Axe. Piscataway NJ 08654 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr. So Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Satrler 50 Randi Rd. Apt A-2 Schenectady NY t2309 Tom Silver RD 3 Box 412 Messena NY 13662 Hank Smith 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 flying season has finally arrived Western New York normal beautiful weather week long Im working rain high winds week end Must Murphys Lawexcept Murphy optimist very nice meeting Buffalo RC Aircrafters attempting explain AMA operations answering several ques tions Nice bunch people very active hobby April 21 travelled East Bloomfield NY request Flying Live Ones RC Club similar discussion film Marvelous Miniatures shown both meetings contin ues high demand around district Rockland County RC Club has three day show planned June 21 through 23 Bergen Mall Paramus NJ expect have over 150 planes boats cars well full-size A4 Skyraider Now what can called real show Hope fully full-size sailplane Pitts Special will also displayed will fund-rais ing program flying field Western New York Free Flight Soci ety will sponsoring its 10th annual Free Flight contest what else July 14 15 will AA meet sanction No 695 celebrate 10th anniversary have expanded meet two days ad ded number events including two special events special high point award like sDecial awards take look Dhoto hand-blowned glass trophies meet should well worth effort getting Pike NY weekend Com petition should fierce Last year 82 entries New York Pennsylvania Ohio Connecticut Maryland Canada come up fun con tinue Canadian Nats Exeter tario would like visit Disney World visit AMA museum Wings Wheels Museum Orlando ternational Airport has offered us free hope fully use portion facility own museum model aircraft proposal present will require Executive Council approval before comes being Seems like great opportunity situation right proper people involved Unfortunately close sad note Howie Applegate LIDS informs us passing PETER CERNAUSKUS long time owner Wilsons Hobbies Richmond Hill NY Pete asset hobby help hobbyists Western Long Island area deepest sincere sympathies extended family thin e Pennsylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe Dintrict III Vice-Presidettt 1101 E Rahn Rnad Dayten OH 45429 Associate Vice-Prneide,ts Joe Ciben 5192 Edenhurst Lynhurnt OH 44124 Francis Fluhartir 5D4 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Laird Jackson 623 Meadombrook Sn Danid PA 19087 Edward Winner 1521 Summit Sn. McKeesport PA 15131 Well attended April Council meeting Long Beach CA say least interesting opportunity meet face face certain vocal AMA dissenters listen arguments about certain sues read column last time will recall said piece about dissen tion necessity putting whole thing proper perspective organization size AMA bound have differ ences opinion plain distortion print ed fact seems rather childish chief dis senter Mr Dave Peltz Chatsworth CA tended Council meeting given ample opportunity witness Councils delib erations voice opinions has now reported impressions AMA Council press will waste time debate him point point however must set record straight item business have pushing some time promote fundamental need modelingfly ing sites So meeting moved HQ proceed hire employee assigned fly ing site acquisition soon AMA finan cially able subject Council approval motion passed 12 3 abstentions proviso properly relates achievement financial solvency es tablishment necessary budget item employee job description expect take final action matter next Council meeting Nats time Mr Peltz reports among various other distortions Council voted down hiring person full time job would help acquire help save flying sites utter lie resent such distortion matter have much personal interest some time finally settled Council meeting would like turn plea sant subjects Council took positive action exer cising question alternate memberships committee action formulate alternative possibilities Council action motion reduce costs senior citizens approved Employee travel advances loans clar ified magazine thoroughly dis cussed After much heated debate de cided leave magazine pretty much since represents tremendous AMA asset communications also indications meeting media people magazine represents no substantial threat commercial magazines Since total meet ing report will available reading elsewhere issue wont discuss item business will report however definite possibility exists free AMA mu seum space newly-established museum Wings Wheels located Orlando FL also understand low cost space leasing available same location lando International Airport AMA HQ oc cupancy offer will further investigat ed view its excellent location tour ists convenience exposure general public nice letter Paul Sekula Limestone PA Crash Incorporated Aero modelers CIA concerning third annual fun-fly stand-off scale contest ap parently have having ball pre vious affairs need boost attendance participation So folks looking good time July 22 contact Paul 116 Old Woods Rd Dubois PA 15801 Well folks Irm writing run wing naturally flying back Nevada flight testing Hope MA can read scribbling since dont have access typist PEACE Delaware oct xl Culumbia 0 Maryland k Carnlina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsrrille VA 23111 Associate Vice-Presidents Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipson Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crisply 611 Beechwood Dr Charlnttsnille VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tynola Road Charlotte NC 26210 Scottie Moynr 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19809 John Preason 7012 Elnira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Fayetteville NC 28301 April Council meeting past history now what discussed will ap pear elsewhere Model v/at/on am sure some out would like know what results reference questions have asking Dis trict feel about certain items magazine being part AMA membership Council voted again keep magazine part member ship package vote arrange ment because really believe should way Distict IV membership confirmed letters asked felt majority letters said keep part package Now dont agree did let know did agree dont write complain now will al ways ask ahead time feel about AMA policies response pro con way will vote majority rules District IV reference safety rules e aircraft Council went along Quar ter Scale Associations recommendations August 1979 77 limit weight 40 lbs did put horsepower other restriction power plant time need input subject better way control power rather fixed horsepower dis placement rule What thinking have made proposal Council either hire appoint existing AMA em ployee job position will procur ing lobbying working local AMA clubs find flying sites idea behind have AMA full-time employee sole job would find flying sites either helping chartered clubs have some thing going local authorities private land owners need advice assistance lobby directly federal parks recreation people national level pro cure sites whatever needed get us places fly As result proposal Earl Witt has instructed John Worth look cost feasibility report back findings next Council meeting will keep posted results action would welcome comments suggestions Plans District Meeting shaping up very rapidly Prince George Radio Control Club PG RC Bowie MD has agreed let us use flying site fun fly have run snag date August 25-26 since large Control Line event scheduled same weekend may have change District Meeting until sometime October As soon worked out will let know way column also special mailing clubs District Trans-Am Race shaping up very nicely also looks like will have chance meet some during race will CD teams fly through District lvs area legs B C lot other items discussed Council meeting would im possible comment column will published minutes Council meeting MA Read let know what thinking just case aware will vote year Secretary-Treasurer AMA odd-numbered districts will vote District VPs sorry have put up until end 1980 have two people nominated position Sec-Treas Jim McNeill current Secretary-Treasurer John Byrne past VP current AVP District II John also ran AMA President last year lost small margin will glad discuss candidates further letter phone person interested have another preference let AMA know about nominating choice should done before August Council meeting Nats Whats Happening District IV Meade Modelers planning big model airplane show July 4th have some great plans event keep touch put date calendar fun time Wilson RC Modelers planning aviation day August 17 1979 need modelers around Wilson NC help out can help contact Dick Proseus president club Quantico Marine Corps Base Dont forget set aside dates June 30 July 1 Un-Contest Quantico Marine Base reopening air museum will Scale event Marine Corps will award trophy best Scale model Marine aircraft Winston-Salem Radio Control Club mak ing plans 3rd annual Jim Thrift morial Day Fun Fly scheduled October 6-7 event formerly called Jim Thrift Fun Fly started back 1963 oldest continuing RCcontestheld North Carolina plan attendhow about Miniature Aircraft Society Haywood MASH Club North Carolina started last year three members has now grown membership 37 Thats what call growing fast Keep up good work MASH Any modelers around Can ton looking progessive club contact W R Hardin MASH president Alabama Honda gia rssrppi to Sico Sovit Carolina ssrr V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Associate Vice-Presidents John Gorday 631 Oaeen Circle Jackson MS 39209 Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood Dr Huntsville AL 35805 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlee St. Charleston Hgts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr. Delray BeachF L 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr. Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Bos 1532 Faiardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman PD Boa 1643 Eglin AFB FL 32542 Tom Thacker 2390C Lawrenville Hwy Decatur GA 30033 Show Teams worth weight gold nitro Hot Stuff whichever hap pen need moment reason Im happy announce District V has new sanctioned Show Teamthe Demajagua RC Flying Team Puerto Rico showy perhaps equally valu able its own way inexpensive trainer Charles Ricci has designed can use left-over wing good 09 engine very little else vacationing around Pompano Beach FL Charles will happy show Knock-About pictured above give directory local RC flying fields Broward County/Palm Beach area can find him RC Aircraft Shop 2159 SE 9th SL Pompano Beach Flying models Florida great way spend va cation Somebody does read column after June issue ran picture goodlooking young fellow holding airplane didnt know name did Keith Beatty 11-year-old future RC pilot Birmingham AL Id like have least picture youngster column someone will have help out sending picture Speaking young fliers Chad Stewart stepson AVP Ed Moorman won first place Florida Rat Race third place AMA Slow Rat recent Jacksonville Flying Reb els Control Line contest Sandy Parmenter secretary club writes Florida Slow Rat set up new fliers compete against older fliers Its great fun fatherson/daughter teams like George John Hatvany Wilbur Ken Hicks Jacksonville contest picture below tells story about Py lon Racingeach cross represents mid-air collision Pylon racing fast furious fun vtfe flown nronerlv particular Quickie belongs Stu Richmond Roswell GA Stu ex Floridian flying fast left busy holding Old-Timer Vintage RC Un-Contests least thats what old club Tropic Aeros RC Club said about him recent newsletter Tropic Aeros fly old Tamiami Airport Its great flying site flying rules posted gate field great transmitter impound/freq uency control box rioht eate see nicture below info about Tropic Aeros sent Warren Bishop mem ber club says deserve word appreciation have done model aviation Miami area Warrens wife Connie showing off old RCM design Mark airplane re designed Thanks Bill Schreer both pictures items discussed recent Executive Council meeting want mention 78 Model Aviation just two First Council voted set 40pound weight limit models engine limit discussed next time am skeptical about safety of40 pounds model flying around Im willing shown safe time dont have enough safety sta tistics make educated guess about weight limit time limit may have increased decreased depending safety experience Secondly Council voted keep magazine basic part membership package favored optional magazine voted would like com plete report have specific questions please write DISTRICT V CLUB OF THE MONTH Gulf Coast Radio Control Club months featured club has 30 members 40 acres under lease Mobile County Alabama School Board have just added $2000 paved runway supple ment well-used grass strip have annual mall show Jaycees have asked hold air show priorto Greater Gulf State Fair Jim Downey bottom column left didnt really crash just suddenly got curious about what inside little air plane decided open up take look Thanks Paul Torp sending report Thats month away go . IIInorv rava ucky ourr VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Butfalo Grove IL 60090 Associate Vice-President Dave Davis c/a DA tvterprises Box 335 l-Iaubstadt IN 47630 Chuck Delano 7203A Twiv Oaks Dr. lediavapolis IN 46226 Roger Geers RR 5 Duincy IL 02301 Frank Hughes 709 Nt 44sh St Kansas City MO 64116 Glenv Lee gio Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Jim Sears P0 Boa 308 Burgin KY 40310 Bob underwood 4100 Concord Oaks Dr. St Louis MD 63128 team used Halberstat get win ner s circle channels Wheres pipe Things July 4 Freeport RC Modelers Airshow Alberthus Airport Tom Ruby Rt 3 Freeport IL 61032 July 8 Lansing IL Pelicans Old-Timer Meet Bong Field WI July 8 Hot Heads MAC CL Contest St Louis MO July 15 Chicago Aeronuts FF Meet Bong Field WI July 21 4th Annual SOAR Great Race Lockport IL July 22 Indianapolis IN City-Wide Fun Fly Challenge Indpls RC clubs July 24 25 26 LSF National Tourna ment Grand Champion Selection Lewis University Airport Romeoville IL Aug 11 12 Spirits St Louis Pattern Sport Scale Contest includes pre-novice pattern Aug 17 18 19 Quincy IL Falcons Chicago Pylon Club Pylon Races Mt Ster ling IL near Quincy Site includes camping fishing swimming numerous other facil ities Contact AVP Roger Geers Point Ponder K M Canales Knight Flyer KC Northern Knights MAC newsletter May 79 An RC model airplane hole sky lined balsa wood fiberglass etc money thrown Newsletter Round-Up Rock Valley Flyer has very interesting continuing article RC history Might very informative newer hobbyists Rock Valley RC Flyers 1774 Greenleaf Way Rockford IL 61108 Illinois Valley RC Clubs Chord & Span spotted words wisdom friendly advice Sky Squires RC Carbondale IL has real publicity committee Lynn Elston Hoover PSI Both newspaper maga zine articles feature him contest travels District VI has its share fighters Bud Bodzioch brought attention April Miniature Aircraft Combat Association News letter listing top 20 Combat pilots 1978 District VI aces Paul Curtiss-2 John Segal-3 Bud Bodzioch-4 Bob Burch John Frank tied 6th Eric Taylor -16almost third district proud Crashing model often brings remorse think despair two must suffering Denny Baker Pekin IL RC Club lost models equipment workshop floods melting snow Bob Scott Riverwoods IL returned Arizona find snow caved roof barn-work shop destroying beautiful model air planes boats equipment Damn winter Congratulations Ft Wayne Flying Circuits selection AMAs Award Excellence thanks Sentral Illinois Radio Society Bloomington IL super hos pitality shown some fellow club members enjoyed day flying SIRS beautiful flying site great fun day SIRS perfect hosts would wonderful activities con cerning model aviation just one-tenth pleasant Saturday May 12th remainder article will concern rather unpleasant side modeling terestsAMA business Business associated work Work always unpleasant especial ly lazy Yet AMA business can fun August 1979 79 uL f~L It. OT cne unoay Tilers iop row ravis Nelson Paul Torp Alvin Reed Bottom row Dennis Johnson Paul Foley Charley Whatley C out gua,a wusn ,,u,c, 4a invaded Vince IvlanKowski great hairy face has captured K C MO North ern Knights leader Dick Lemons Sunchasers John B Lak Latest reports indicate VM has retreated back own ter ritories after campaign Antioch Shopping Center Mall Show Carry Winter activity Quincy IL "B Falcons RC Club includes Annual Peanut Scale Contest Don Bill Laws father-son get go distant points live up spend YOUR money cant work cause nothing accomplished April least 17 persons travelled Los Angeles AMA expense lived Queen Mary several days meeting day went MAC Show ball because AMA members generous thank accomplish ments assembly directorate would difficult list since dont remember few items didnt must interest some since letters petitions etc demanding did give optional magazine next year give choice would democratic would compromise re sponsibilities Since 62% 1978 member ship took magazine about 95% re newing obviously approve AMA policies reasoning must like get ting older since get older day course alternative has nothing decision didnt give alternate member ship plan next year established com mittee study subject Isnt strange last year mandated magazine twice 78 dues did require committee study did positive thing going let help us get around year creased travel allowance guys just keep digging deeper youve got another dollar somewhere might have use some money go around convince need another dues increase near future As now must increase expenses meet anticipated income must increased cover rising expenses didnt take real action ease fre quency problems could damage .. good relations really applied some pressure Besides communications industry expands new market lace industrial communities new communications 50 watt trans mitters RC frequencies can go back CL FF Whats beef Yes lot didnt Now some things should did would cutting fun money might cause AMA hierarchy listen Would really want let club contact Ohio Casualty Co Hamilton Ohio obtain primary surance $3 $5 per member rather AMAs secondary $25 per member Dont miss out wondering just what home owners policy will cover AMAs policy much broader private policies secondary Model Aviation non-member $12 per full year plus $5 insurance would let keep money need cavort around country Dont other thing shouldnt become Contest Director spend $1 change Open license CD spend $2 sanction Class Contest could obtain free 1980 renewal think anyone would sanction Class Indoor Hand-Launch Glider contest garage weekday 8 805 pm con testant threw object toward ceiling timed given cool first place Contest Director filed report CD gets free AMA license MA So can renew Open license $3 Some thing like could keep home year have written much mandatory magazine last time will such couple issues ago points MA ing subsidized rebutted AMA HQ reasoning valid MA new needed support time has changed validity Now MA age firmly es tablished market place Additional fi nancial help its parent AMA no long er required AMA should give MA dol lars collects MA return MA should provide however magazines AMA re quires AMA give additional funds whatecr source whatever reason such enables non-profit magazine increase its expenses subsidy no matter put say isnt insult intelligence contemporary modeler So article little long month next few months promise short Have great summer dont get too slow dont get too lowkeep nose up turns use lots top rudderll See yaall low igan 0 Mnnesnra onsn VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 lewa Avenue Muscatine IA 52761 Assoesate Vice-Presideots James Clark 4444 Woodniew Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Robert Lundberg 4928 Tioga Sr. Duluth MN 55804 Tim Price 11287 Saar Sterling Hgts. MI 48078 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph MI 49085 Geoff Styles 2801 5 Beaumont Am Kansasnille WI 53139 Terry Taylor 5308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus MI 48174 apologies BOB HENSING MINNESOTA SOARING SOCIETY mentioning sponsor Soaring contest Minneapolis August 26th will conjunction TCRC Soaring contest 25th am very happy report District VII West meeting Minneapolis May 7th tremendous success first time know seminar newsletters held great deal enthusiasm shown participants LES HARD drove way Lansing MI discuss offset print ing layouts photography other major concepts newsletters Les should con gratulated efforts traveling dis tance help fellow modelers Another seminar held concerned flying sites Since seems major problem clubs also well re ceived excellent ideas brought out DAVE BECKSTROM ANOKA COUNTY RC club explained problems solutions involving noise complaints nearby resident Through continued effort help Minnesota Polution Control Commission able resolve noise problem retain flying field Another session concerned contest coor dination benefits gained clubs contest coordinator did sit meeting busy trying meet talk people could meet ing very well attended partici pants felt well worthwhile much time left open AMA discussion interest keen questions fielded myself JOHNNY CLEMENS EARL WITT After excel lent attitude adjustment period poolside banquet held attended 91 people proved informative enlightening humorous food great special thanks following clubs worked gether make meeting success TWIN CITIES RADIO CONTROLLERS MINNE SOTA SOARING SOCIETY GRASSFIELD RC ANOKA COUNTY RC FLYING EA GLES RC MINNEAPOLIS PISTON POP PERS MINNEAPOLIS ARROW CLUB ST PAUL RC CLUB Next years meeting promises better meeting also gave chance meet Associate Vice-Presidents Western part District VII including GEOFF STYLES JIM CLARK TERRY TAYLOR BOB LUNDBERG JOHN EVERT Con test Coordinator West JIM SINTON Con trol Line Contest Board member hope see next year Since unable Council meeting Long Beach asked BILL ROHR ING represent District VII file report included below C U Nats PS Greater Detroit Soaring & Hiking Society holding Thermal Soaring contest August 18-19 Troy Ml See Contest Calendar details again pleasure report Ex ecutive Council meeting proxy District VII meeting held Long Beach CA April 27th tie MACS Craft Hobby Show 18th 29th Before starting report specific business Ill cover Id like report outsider dedication thoughtfulness long hours work VPs put behalf come over country attend meetings taking off work come hours preparation thought best ways represent strong AMA Everything given due consider ation first topics agenda Council meeting discussion some type different set-up AMA member ships classes types al plans people meeting after ideas came out motion passed boil VPs ideas down three finite proposals later Council selection As understand will probably mean same dues 1980 considered something senior citizen now could corporated 1980 dues passed unanimously senior citizens 65 older pay dues equal family member ship exciting new item come up meeting offer space AMA museum space old B-S 2 hangar Orlando Florida airport Its few miles Disney World main floor being used largest private collection historic aircraft could use 6000 square feet possibly under hangar floor air conditioned clean has high ceilings built allow expansion best allfree moved passed investigate opportunity report back concern Quarter Scalers discussion safety moved passed 40 lbs top weight limit 80 Model Aviation insurance purposes will included safety code later moved passed would no insurance air planes operated within safety code notice included sanctions Nothing done limiting engine size either displacement horsepowerbecause difficulty involved controlling measuring study will given prob lem hope limiting output some other way Done Lowe reported possible site 1980 Nats Its Clinton County Air port Bloomington Ohio sounded very promising John Embry reported area dustries have getting 50 watt approval FCC couple 72 MHz frequencies moved passed go record letter FCC protest ing approval high power transmitting low power transmitting area seemed like best approach us time considering request 30 new fre quencies FCC has recently passed its first step Two Awards Excellence awarded deserving clubs Approval also given Distinguished Service Award well deserved pleasure have involved approval awards winners will announced upon presentation awards next Council Meeting will Wed nesday night 1979 Nats Lincoln NE Before signing off want congratulate local club Whirlwinds Southwest ern Michigan great job did Gem Dikker 7th year host ing swap shop last Saturday February has now grown out its building club has already lined up bigger quarters near old location park ing facilities next year See Bill Arkarsar siara Meico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII VicePresident 1500 Anita Street Soiphor lA 70663 Assoelane Vice-Presidents Bozz Anerill9tt7 La Barraoea NE Alborquerqoe NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sotphor LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasannon TX 78064 Larry Sarror 1415 Manor Dr Bartleonille OK 74003 Well Executive Council meeting Long Beach behind us now contro versies roll Yes Council did vote retain mandatory status Model via tion magazine 1980 know popular everyone far coun try AMA have operated major ity rule principle majority opinion Yes did vote condition As modeler businessman am firmly con vinced way go Among other things considered meeting provision reduced mem bership fee senior citizens proposal update AMA by-laws Also proposal include full-time person work clubs flying site problems AMA HQ discussed action started next meeting Nats August fully devel oped proposal will prepared John Worth outlining job duties require ments including estimated costs Undoubted ly will reading about activities meeting elsewhere issue wont pursue much did have sev eral guests meeting including Betty Stream Bev Wisniewski Al Novotnik Model Airplane News inimitable Dave Peltz AVPs District XIII Ned Barnes Dave Pelts addressed Council sev eral occasions AMA members privilege going District VP asking appears very intelligent albeit some what misinformed man lot ideas have real merit undoubtedly will over period time effect some improvements AMA nothing else Daves efforts will re suit airing lot clean linen does ap pear impatient Council prob ably little plodding times About 10 days after return Long Beach Ned Barnes suffered heart attack currently recuperating hospital Colorado as aska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue PIt 68005 hometown Sulphur ing well will several weeks before can go back work know Ned personnel director job 1974 1975 1978 Nats Let him hear days get pretty long con fined address beginning column Ned planned have district meeting during Dallas Trade Show Due job conflict couldnt make itso Ned making arrangements planned chair meeting As result illness obviously cannot time read excellent opportunity will have missed feel such meeting past due plan try again set up something perhaps through Associate VPs various areas district have thoughts and/ location write Speaking have written about something required reply have received three four weeks please drop second note think am current have nagging feeling some thing has fallen through cracks Enough now. Associane Vice-Presideno Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Bled Caoper WY 82601 Pool Kesel 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102Shelter erected bY club members club Jim OReilly 4760 N Battin Wichita KS 67220funds provide shade during hot over Jim Ricketto 5165 Cloodas Sioux Falls SD 57103lOol summer days August 1979 81 photo report month features Sky Corral RC Club Pueblo CO pictures taken Dale Alyea Above clubs fantastic flying site Sunday afternoon has 3500-ft runways paved pit area good safe distance away Note paved ready areas near runway intersections shelter transmitter impound pit area Below Club officials L-R Jim Rodgers maintenance Bob Thomas safety Jerry Bible president Duane Pisciotta VP Del Milne secretary-treasurer Axtona lxrna n da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Presidents Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnas Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1 tOO West Sham Fresno CA 93711 Lotnie Kroeber 4295 Boalder Hwy. Las Vegas NV 89121 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tatson AZ B5710 Berry Stream 3723 Snowden Ane Long Beach CA 90806 Keith Whitney t4AB5Japiter Dr Salt Lake City UT 84117 Ill start months report relating incident connection recent Coun cii meeting Long Beach Vice-President District VI going see California well represented Council meeting felt might able make meeting thoroughly briefed Dave Peltz District X matters District VI question wasnt Associate Vice-President District VI utilized feel district should represented somebody close half-way across country problem double representation Dis trict X never came about District VI Vice-President able attend As Council meetingseveral items interest us transpired Ill con vey First off committee formed work out possible two-class type license some other means dues reduction member joins insurance committee report back January 1980 Council meeting voted against motion because time frame felt Jan uary too long wait motion passed long last something under way reduce dues will offer senior citizen discount 1980 Anyone over 65 years age will able join renew $17 1980 will remain effect till see what com mittee report what action taken Council So second step toward dues re duction has made Before go further want mention District X some notable members present Council meeting stayed entire session First off very capable As sociate VP Betty Stream was accompanied Beverly Wisniewski Dave Peltz present guest given time address Council various times throughout day questions comments ventured forth next item interest magazine issue much discus sion over making optional again pushed optional status no avail issue failed vote single-sided tally nine continuing five offer option Im afraid issue dead some time now unless committee reports January option might way go insurance type licenses film maker Jay Gerber presently winding up work Scale film next project film Nationals completed Council has instructed him make couple short 10 minutes less films shown groups club might approaching obtain flying site Probably two films will made slanted obtain ing RC site other combined UCIFF effort films will made show average property owner disci pline safety models modelers Council approved expenditure funds bring various FAI teams together weekend practice prior de parture overseas activity Free Flight team will first utilize new set-up will closely watched see what benefits come since trial basis two-year FAI cycle method training least checking awareness rules Contest Directors being studied full report should made next Council meeting clarification made meeting what members chartered club need long AMA requirements say members chartered club must belong AMA quite right instance lot husband wife teams join club dues-paying members husband has AMA license furthermore husband flies model wife worker timer what-have-you Under set-up wife need have AMA license yet may belong chartered club course non-AMA member must never fly modelthats no-no committee formed study re vise AMA by-laws document drafted AMA formed 30s has patched mended ever since will complete facelift stem stern Something closer home concerns Russ Barreras model museum Russ just recently relocated Morgan Hill Northern Cali fornia finished unpacking boxes crates entered hospital exploratory surgery doctors gave him month live saw can cer misfortune coming right top move has family dire financial straits Council voted expenditure up $1000 motion help pay utility bills Morgan Hill museum would real loss museum go out business letter Lake Charles LA read About third Sky Corrals current mem bership recent meeting THINKIN LINCOLN Dale Alyeas B-25H built Royal kit Fine flyer two OS Sch 40s retracts flaps Member Morris Shanstrom recent club meeting displayed fine looking Cub Resident FF expert Gary Baughman holds Bucker Jungmeister Peanut Gary Joe Plute running FF contest Sky Corral field September 30 82 Model Aviation Council gist letter want enter formal negotiations AMA regards headquarters relocating John Worth going follow up Model Aviation AMAs magazine will have full-page devoted safety aspects hobby starting January 1980 issue Letters fliers learned mishap will welcome information will passed Once again Council approached question very large models last time around defined what model time defined upper limit weight order qualify insurance weight selected 40 pounds compromise based large amount input interested indi viduals organizations Consequently will please some displease others hope youll realize nothing can will please everybody same time next question Council face limit engine size horsepower set limit cubic inches limit horsepower limit venturi size Let hear interested readers matter time print book obtain flying sites should available headquarters compilation data successful clubs what went through obtain site Write call headquarters find out get copy must reading club looking site Headquarters presently investigating feasability hiring person full time help clubs obtain flying site time action arrives believe ad will run Model vi atlo n AMAs legal counsel going write strong letter protest FCC over allow ing use powerful paging transmitters 72 MHz concern over inability modelers some locations use frequencies due interference nominated Betty Stream Distin guished Service Award Council whole heartedly approved Betty has ranked among hardest workers AMA After meeting adjourned entire Council Dave Peltz trooped over Wisniewskis household barbeque com plete liquid refreshments ges ture friendship part entire Wisniewski family certainly appre ciated certainly want publicly thank back mentioned going hold election replacement Control Line Contest Board Since have decided include contest boards will few ground rules simple majority will rule feel minimum number votes should specified keep person being elected five people took trouble vote Out 12000 members District X feel should get least 1% response minimum oust incumbent Therefore will take least 120 votes change matters Ill have details next month meantime need nominations people interested serving contest board have two months time issue appears volunteer nominate latest club meeting took Santa Barbara Radio Controlled Modelers dynamic club led Dave Sanchez club president called few days before meet ing said would become problem tending meeting due no gasoline being available said no problem club members owns gas station made ar rangements fill up arrival After filled car Dave club treasurer Jerry Livers took dinner long talk over very good meal seems 90-member club has typical problemimminent loss flying site have using same site 25 years temporary basis progress closing around presently looking site can continue fly day finally comes cant use old site movie Marvelous Miniatures shown club very well re ceived After film club served coffee cake cake huge affair welcoming message directed Santa Barbara bunch sure went out way make feel welcome succeed ed beyond wildest hopesl Thanks lot guys Im looking forward returning some day THERMALS Alaska 0 Idaho Montana on rngtno XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith tintrict XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Auoduta Vica-Psidu5a Al Cln 1607 S von El,, Pocanallo ID 83201 Simon Dream Rn 1 Box 48 Broadojew MT 59018 Ed MoColloagh 53 SE 61 Pornland OR 97215 Orlando OIy Reco 26608 Dover Cl. KenO WA 98031 Zhado Thompson N 3613 Nornsande Spokane WA 99208 Don zipoy 21418 NE Main So. Redmond WA 98052 phone number 206 542-6061 home 655-9572 work Nats Free Flight Update interested flying Free Flight Nats following paragraph must strong possibility gasoline automobile may problem Lincoln prediction pos sibility must considered good ideas minimizing gas usage Nats have sent thank have done Rather make changes thing now have wrong following course action will used get Lincoln means practical will used streamline events save time gaso line means must keep up what going field day Flying hours may changed processing may moved events may moved will best publish changes advance like weather can change hourly way reader has chided telling about weather like intent hide truth have simply lived can windy will make field small though may large comparison home field Thunder storms can appear afternoons probably Mother Nature will have some other surprises us well See June 1979 issue pages 87 93 other infor mation BCRC Exposition Joy Farmer other members Benton County RC Group hereby offered apology Joy dutifully sent infor mation time called assure received material filed right place noted list things put column Unfortunately Ex position held group Corvallis never made print Well have several re ports event will combined Thanks due Steve Tischler Barnstormers Ed McCollough AVP Portland cohort Eds name believed Nolan Oregon Exposition sponsored Benton County RC Club program participation Portland Sky Knights Portland Barnstormers Salem RC Pilots Assn Albany Thundervolts Kiamath Falls Flight Masters Special plaudits due Joy Farmer did work good turnout fine models weather did cooperate cold windy Ed McCollough held District meeting proved very lively interesting Among technical things presentation Jerry Holcomb floats model aircraft covered everything Z very informative well done everyone appreciated effort Jerry put presentation discussion should heard anyone contemplating flying water Best Show honors split Bill Richards Kiamath Falls OR Stafford Chipmunk John Holbert Corvallis scratch-built Spitfire Richards model spectators favorite Holberts model preferred contestants fifth annual event being planned spring 1980 sure plan hope will too way pro spective contestants note no entries Antique Military Scale Modern Mil itary Scale Non-Military Scale Golden Age Aircraft nor flying boats informa tion write BCRC 2025 NW Circle Blvd Corvallis OR 97330 some winners Non-Military Standoff Scale Bill Richards Chipmunk Kiamath Falls Flight Masters Pylon Racers Lon Schroeder Four-Bits BCRC Non-Builder Model Jim Trump Skyliner BCRC Sport Monoplane Jim Trump Contender Sport Bi-Plane Bill Glaeser Smith Miniplane BCRC Pattern Aircraft Bob Crump Curare Port land Barnstormers Military Stand-Off Scale Jim Norwood Messerschmidt Bf-109 G-8 Salem Pilots Helicopters Vahan Dinihanian Hughes SOOc Corvallis Saliplanes Chris Brundege Cloud Bound 4 Portland Sailplane Society Non-Powered Boats Herb Hoser 501800 Marblehead Hilisboro Model Yacht Club Powered Boats 1 Bob Fox original swamp boat BCRC 2 Bob Govro original cabin cruiser BCRC Motorized Ground Vehicle Dave Wells XR3-1 1 Combat Support Vehicle Corvallis Original Design Mike Alsworth Tripacer BCRC Winners four-event fun-fly conducted Albany Thundervolts 1 Tim Bartel Thundervolts 2 Larry Steinert Coos Bay Area Flyers 3 John Allenby Umpqua Valley Modelers August 1979 83 -j
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/08
Page Numbers: 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83
The AMA Executive Council met Long Beach California its regular Spring meet ing Following list actions taken 1 Membership a It approved thata committee should appointed make recommendations January concerning whether leave mem bership choices offer various options b It approved Senior Citizens discount will offered 65 over $17 include magazinebeginning offer clarified 2 Employees a The Executive Director submit Council approval proposal regarding policy advancing travel funds repayment unused balances b A 7% cost living increase approved Executive Director 3 Magazine a A proposal reinstate previous op tional choice concerning magazine receipt adult members approved b The AMA magazine staff asked produce Nats time statement preferred policies guidelines magazine develop ment including recommendations concerning content distribution c It approved magazine stay its present size until recommenda tions b reviewed Council 4 Films a A review has requested detailing number AMA films produced date costs involved number showings outside AMA clubs b It approved No 2 priority new film should short help get flying sites 5 FAI Teams a A HQ proposal provide funds en able US teams assemble practice ses sion before World Championships ap proved b A FF Team Selection Committee pro posal AMA provide additional funds same purpose 79 FF team approved noting ample money FF team fund purpose 6 CD Certification proposal H Cain require written exam Contest Director applicants approved principle re ferred back further development 7 Insurance a The Executive Director asked seek legal advice concerning exclusion com mercial show teams AMA insurance cov erage b The Council clarified chartered club members need AMA members designated Associ ate members operate models 8 By-Laws a A committee recommend changes approved including composition committee b It approved committee should first make recommendations time Nats Council meeting concerning NAA representation duties responsibilities Secretary-Treasurer proxy representation Council meetings 9 Museums a It approved $1000 made available Presidents discretion Russ Barrera model aviation museum Cali fornia b The Executive Director authorized proceed further investigation pro viding AMA model aviation museum conjunction Wings Wheels lando Florida c Frank Ehling approved curator AMAs museum activities 10 Safety a Beginning later January 1980 full-page Model Aviation will devoted month safety matters b A maximum weight limit 40 lbs model aircraft insurance purposes will required upon publication information Model viatlOn effective July 1 c RC Pylon meets provided surance coverage safety aspects cur rent rules observed effective July 1 NMPRA also requested consider stringently safety proposals special emphasis speed limitation ii VP Budgets allowances district AMA expenses increased $750 $1000 include phone expenses include Secretary-Treasurers expenses 12 Membership Lists Council reaffirmed previous policy sell lists com mercial purposes 13 Sanctions Cains proposal regarding defi nitions Demonstrations Fun Flys accepted submission Council mail vote 14 FCC Council voted request legal counsel drafting letter protest regard ing high power allocations low power fre quencies used RC 15 Perpetual Trophies hand considered AMA museum property Frank Ehling produce proposal aspects such trophy handling including future donations 16 Hotline newsletter AMA officer information exchange approved 17 Flying Site Aid An employee addition HQ staff responsibilities flying site matters approved principle speci fic proposal requested HQ Nats time 18 Awards Three Awards Excellence approved specifics published after pre sentations same Distinguished Service Award 19 Next Council Meeting Nats Lincoln Nebraska August 1 approximately 9pm Note Many other items discussed action Minutes meeting avail able upon request FRIENDS OF RUSS BARRERA ORGANIZE TO SAVE MUSEUM worlds great perhaps great est model aircraft museums crisis Russ Barrera barely changed location Model Aircraft Museum Library San Marcos southern California Morgan Hill northern part state stricken cancer died May 8th picture health beginning March year Russ deteriorated rapidly over next two months move Morgan Hill site great annual Scale contests completed before Russ troubles began merely first phase next step unpack display everything preparation grand opening Russ didnt get stepit awaits help volunteers funds 70 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 SYNOPSIS OF APRIL 27 COUNCIL MEETING DECISIONS carry Russ left off bought property built building house museum3200 square feet floor spaceand made move San Marcos Some models hung rafters magazines books placed racks much remains done Display cases need constructed well shelves small office other facilities Signs need made inventorying cataloging needs completed models need repaired Utility bills power water phones need paid insurance security pro tection need provided basic ingredient necessary make Russ lifetime work visible available world money family Russ wife Lorraine two daughters determined carry out plans memorial assisted friends have agreed serve vol unteer board modelers need help contributions being solicited Until legalities fund transfer worked out AMA receiving holding contributions Donations may made payable AMABarrera Museum FundSuite 400 815 Fifteenth St NW Washington DC 20005 Russ Barreras museum chock full famous special models earmarked museum display near future such Carl Goldbergs original free flight Zipper Bill Wisniewskis con trol line speed Pink Lady museum building has dozens large cartons full fa mous models some already hanging viewGoldbergs Sailplane Elbert J Weathers Pacificoaster Russ collec tion covers whole lifespan spectrum model aviation history unless means provided bring museum alive see years effort date may wasted destroyed moths rats dust ravages sus pended animation Needed preserve tremendous time capsule model aviation history financial aid supplement hours labor pledged friends Russ Barrera modeler can show appreciation need let heritage lost fering donation Time critical family has suffered much needs know great support project can dedicate time effort carrying Without strong show support drive continuity could stalled would tragedy should al lowed happen help can make sure doesnt Russ Barreras museum comes alive again memorial him liv ing history model aviation OWNERS Lorraine Barrera Patricia Rogers Barbara Carnes ADVISORY BOARD Gliders Bob Larsh OIT Rubber John Pond OfT Gas John Pond Indoor Clarence Mather Mod FF Sal Taibi UC L Williams G Wil liams RC G Williams L Williams RC Ken Willard Photo Warren Shipp Historian John Pond Engines Karl Carison Accessories Karl Carison Historian-Peanut Models/Small Scale Bill Hannan Mags-FiIe/Librarian-Films Dick Dwyer Repair Tex Newman Repair J McCracken Contributions Bill Warner Contributions Bill Stroman Historian Carl Hatrak Legal Bud Harrah ADVISORS-ATLARGE Carl Goldberg John Worth Frank Zaic 40 LB UMIT FOR AMA INSURANCE Effective immediately July 1 AMA Safety Code amended include weight limit 40 lbs model aircraft means model weighs over 40 lbs launched will covered AMA insurance AMA Executive Council unanimously voted change its April 27 meeting provide evidence positive action has taken put some control cur rent proliferation model sizes demonstrate FAA insurance company other safety-oriented group individual AMA can provide self-regulation its activites avoid action others equally concerned less knowledgeable taking action AMA noted inputs Quarter Scale Association Ameri ca QSAA suggested limits 4 horsepower 40 pounds would accept able builders large model aircraft Council noted however horse power limit difficult deal highly variable Council therefore deferred ac tion power limits until detailed study can made subject AMA INSURANCE FOR RC PYLON RACING AMA Executive Council April 27 approved amending AMA Safety Code ef fective July 1 require AMA sanctioned RC Pylon Races accordance safety aspects current AMA rule book effect void AMA insurance meets run accordance rules such items safety distances example taking action AMA noted inputs National Miniature Pylon Racing As sociation NMPRA recommended rather attempt control perform ance pylon racing models safety em phasis should races set up operated point being such races safe current rules safety procedures followed APPLES AND ORANGES Erroneous impressions continue plague understandings AMA HQ operation particularly area salaries apparent ly bothers some people AMA budget shows about half million dollars salaries little appreciation what really volved Coupled malor dues increase situation lends itself suggestions costs reduced especially concerning number employees amounts get paid same time constant pres sure better service dues costing its natural members expect money though Continued page 75 August 1979 71 Among National ouerang ouciuty noera UT uirucors meeting i oiaao last APIl R top row Stan Pfost NSS President Helen Olsen member NSS board University City MO bottom John Worth AMA Executive Director Earl Witt AMA President AMA officers invited Pfost discuss details AMA-NSS coordination concerning team selection competition rules Nats planning PRESIDENTS REPORT President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS EARL E WITT 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 MEMBERSHIP DUES Executive Council has approved lower senior citizen membership rate Effective publication notice members over 65 years will receive full membership AMA family rates subject council verification min utes amounts 32% reduction older members few number have cases member years will necessary submit some form legal age certll~ation membership application TRANS-AM RELAY RACE talked Bob Doris Rich MAC Show Long Beach said would traveling Trans-Am Relay Race route during May June hope meet clubs teams along route possible say still need Contest Directors interested should write headquarters immediately gave following message NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Well National Championships upon us much worry about gas availability persons driving Nats According Lincoln Conven tion Visitors Division Cham ber Commerce foresee no prob lem Lincoln say gas ranges between 80 90 cents gallon depend ing kind no gas lines yet Cornhuskers AAA Motor Club Lincoln 402-477-8991 also say see no problem yet Al though 35% 40% gas stations closed weekends appar ently due fact dont get much business rather worry gas shortages indications Nebraska state government Lincoln seem unusually independent stable Nebraska state government operate legislative body 49 senators elec ted non-partisan basis Changed 1934 during dust bowl de pression era Nebraska boasts its sys tem being less expensive operate responsive rapidly needs wants states citi zens state capital building consid ered archi tectural wonders world totally paid off dedicatedthe citizens using pay-as-you-go basis NATIONAL MODELNATIONAlS EXECUTIVE AIRPLANE CHAMPIONSHIPS ORGANIZATION CHARTNATIONALS MANAGE ATIOSALS DIRECTO ABS AT OS FREE FLEGST CATEGORY MANAGER CATEGORY DIRECTOR INDLOR EVENTS DIRECTOR POWER EVENTS SE SEC TO NON POWER EVENTS DIRECTOR PACILYTEES MANAGER RADIO CONTROL CATEGORY MANAGER CATEGORY DIRE T N PATTERN EVENTS DI RECTOR QM PYLON EVENT DIRECTOR PG PYLON EVENT DIRECTOR SOARING EVENT DIRECTOR CTOR ADMINISTPATION AIIA RSQTS SPECIAL BONNY DROPEVENTS MANAGERDERECTOR CATEGORY MANAGER ICATEGORY DIRECTOR DREEG EVENTS DIRECTOR STUNT EVENTS DIRECTOR COMBAT EVENTS DIRECTOR SCALE CATEGORY MANAGER CATEGORY DIRECTOR A C EVENTS DIRECTOR C L EVENTS DIRECTOR P P EVENTS DIRECTOR RACING EVENTSCARRIER EVENT DIRECTORDIRECTOR 72 Model Aviation t POTSHOTS & PIDUSHERS new publisher RIC Model Builder magazine Wait Schroder has picked up left off Model Airplane News has printed statement indicating AMAs magazine staff members receive average salary over $35000 per year supposedly based published AMA budget figures missed fundamental point guessing wrong number people should divided salary total following AMA Executive Directors rebut tal letter R/CMB jumped wrong conclusion dividing Model Aviation salary budget figure four come up average $35668 Since five magazine staff members averageby way figur ingshould $28534 person Model Aviation staff makes much lower figure average salary arithmetic wet come Well didnt figure bits pieces salaries HQ personnel magazine staffbut have portion time connected magazine fact $40117 $142672 total magazine salaries taxes doesnt count averaging out magazine staff salaries Thus correct average five staff members actually $20511 based total $102555quite bit less claimed divide up $142672 salary tax total number employees time charged magazine whether magazine staff average comes out low er $7133 facts available anyone cared ask Im amazed didnt bother check explanation about salar ies beyond magazine staff covered June issue Model Aviation page 75 Beyond you paid AMA manageContinued page 75 \ building dedicated 1932 took 13 years build cost over $98 million AMA contestants temperature Nats time estimated between 78 80 degrees Hayfever people look outtheir state flower Goldenrod unfamiliar organization National Champion ships have included organizational chart column RUSS BARRERA visit made Russ Barrera Model Aircraft Museum Morgan Hill California April 26th just 12 days before death May 8th Russ lifetime went establishing museum much done bring work fruition project worthy support modelers giving support project Note see article else issue SHOW TEAMS spring summer weather coming AMA Show Teams beginning show schedules sunny south excepted teams being sought after fillins back-ups full scale air shows fair features public gatherings benefits selling hobby general public course en tertaining Any persons interested contacting show team call write AMA PR Department FLYING SITES major items re-examined during since April 27th council meeting Long Beach effort AMA work assist getting fly ing sites Executive Director pro posed hiring full time person work flying sites position being takes additional people implied have no work ing problems flying sites now hiring another top staff mem ber would solution questionable no plan what new staff member would doing specifically additional individual payroll would could improve flying site situation Chuck Foreman made motion council subject Headquarters action flying sites ex plained motion during meeting follows intent specifically go out hire somebody time said have somebody Appoint some body could existing personnel headquarters Which could beneficial doing some things doing now opin ion hes going go buy sites like penal institutions someone could pursue program contact penal institutions have time expertise pin down definitely giving us flying sites Im looking freebees some dedicate time getting freebees have lot gray area offers doesnt have some body hire could have pilot program someone now employed headquarters has expertise field concur Chuck Foremans remarks have directed Executive Director prepare plan Headquarters would propose utilize additional staff area AMA does have employee assigned Flying Sites employee Carl Maroney Assistant Executive Director does employee have title deal policy makers has number occasions talked t government agencies respect fly ing sites has building data bank flying site negotiations across country over year what can observe AMA Headquarters make-up no need another staff member great need better utilization existing talent within head quarters time plan can developed individual can fully utilized promoting facilities hire trained experienced requirements plan practice in-house development em ployees particular field work too costly organization size AMA Incidentally AMAs manual begun over three years ago Getting KeepKeeping Flying Sites now under Carl Maroneys direction published AMA club secretaries should re ceiving free copy time publication According Carl Maroney publication should begin ning better publication invites club provide input existing project future effort acquisition flying sites order compile complete data bank information AGENDA next council meeting Na tionals will necessity short ing meeting after long tiring day would propose expect actions great moment AMA acted under circumstances An invitation will extended special interest groups have represen tation meeting time will given address council As writing business agenda scheduled follows Magazine Review policies guidelines Film Review film budget progress use By-Laws Recommedations committee NMPRA Response council about stringent safety rules Flying sites Plan proposal Executive Director August 1979 73 J OflUvv MM rLIUIl LOTI rigns uary Hartle Bob Parr Don Ray Goldberg Skylarks Model-Airs Show Team planes SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 feel job AMA Treasurer grow ing importance within overall structure organization As Secretary/Treasurer AMA am salary live Washington DC still live Birmingham AL am still unpaid volunteer fine District VPs Associate VPs President Perhaps best role will tempt sincerely possible convey back forth between 70000 members Academy hierarchy Let explain fulfill obligation dues payer plan listen suggestions may care offer mail regarding AMA financing spending insurance funding thing will carry money message AMA get involved such intricate problems you write will read listen Further intend visit AMA HQ regu larly report what see Counting two years friend Jim Perdue appoint ed AMA AVP 1972-73 during represented District V four Council meet ings am beginning 8th year position leadership within Academy Now fiduciary capacity intend tell direct ly people spending money eight years nobody has brainwashed yet Let hear Special Interest Groups inuation Special Interest groups arising phases modeling Model airplane building flying more diversified fliers common interests clustering gether share experiences knowledge Also gather numbers strength beginning tell AMA crop rules fit THEIR thing way should fly particu lar special events should have primary say competition rules-making within limits safety common sense Miami Indoor Aircraft Model Assn cont last month address Indoor Free Flight special interest group MIAMA 3227 Dar win St Coconut Grove Miami FL 33133 $5 per year get Indoor publica tion sent monthly $10 also get full membership hangar privileges Editor John Martin claims top Indoor fliers United States belong subscribe publication Association officials include Dave Lin strum Artist Secretary Dan Kilgore Chief ScrutineerTerry Rimert Archivist Jim Stewart Properties Carl 1-ledley Peanuteer Adjacent center column Mike Arak L displaying winning Peanut Scale Bristol M-1C inside Goodyear blimp hangar Miami building cavernous 60-ft ceilings modelers inside have park blimp outside NO JUNIOR FUGHT THIS MONTH Ed Whitten will back usual space next issue month kind enough help solve problem finding enough space finish up listing AMA chartered clubs weve got notion bit glad have months rest 74 Model Aviation riere us inc iounaer oy inc woria renownea nationammy nerniuca mi urgaiumatiu. Dr John Martin inside Miami Goodyear blimp hangar holding reanut Farman Jabiru Dr John AMA District 5 MAN OF THE YEAR 1974 ouumruit UdV LuItrum shown launch- xuau y,uia tough competitor always ing Indoor Stick Dave 3rd im- placed 3rd FlA Team Selection Trials portant Fl Team Selection Trails per the region Notice propellers covered region Good going Dave. microfilm turn very very slowly MIAMA organization conjunction NIMAS National Indoor Model Air plane Society co-sponsor annual time trials Northwood Institute West Baden Indiana time year held June 21 through 24 live Indiana go watch school Next month smash finish door people BEWARE OF BARGAIN INSURANCE insurance business very much like otheryou get what pay Thus seemed too good true heard clubs found bargain insurance dealonly few dollars per mem ber no need AMA mem bers claim didnt take long break bubble study bargain revealed fol lowing 1 Named Insured policy provides cover age named insured named insured clubnot its membersand pinpoints club corporation thus insuring corporation does protect members club dividually contrast AMAs program covers conceivable anglenot club AMA its relationship club individual members themselves short AMAs coverage protects member bargain policy does 2 Premises/Operations covered respect exactly what named sured says Radio Controlled Airplane Flying Club nothing purely radio con trolled airplane flying AMAs policy covers club activities involving operation mainten ance construction testing use model aircraft model cars model boats model rockets 3 Flying Site low rate policy applies club field limits coverage location AMAs policy does limit clubit covers club anywhere participation sanctioned events chart ered club activities liability arising site ownership and/or sponsorship loca tion 4 Policy Limits lower cost policy limits coverage $300000 bodily injury and/or $300000 property damage AMAs policy provides limit $1000000 5 Area Coverage AMAs worldwide 6 Additional Insureds bargain policy provides additional insured ob viously owns property use Under AMAs policy however club members can use other properties AMA granting cov erage other propery owners site owners needed including contest show sponsors no extra cost 7 Member Member Liability included under cheaper policy under AMAs coverage important protect member actions another member Footnote The company offering low er cost coverage same denied coverage under aircraft exclusion clause homeowner policy did assurance would differently club coverage summary AMAs policy pays over $100000 per year its coverage broad-based protection applying AMA members clubs anyplace time cost membership includes pro tection higher individual get lot money AMAS NEW FLYING SITE BOOK time read 1500 copies AMAs new publication GETTING AND KEEPING FLYING SITES will mail over 1300 AMA Clubs key AMA officers Secretaries should lookout need such book has recognized AMAs Executive Council has prompted decision make distribu tion priority project Therefore clubs being mailed copy no charge extra benefit being chartered AMAs past experience has found keeping flying sites often difficult task getting flying site book gives proven methods can help club keep what has well get something new Developed over two-year period manual reflects experiences various clubs across country Model aviation fast growing hobby becoming recognized sport continue rapid growth past 10 years chart ered clubs must provided facts fig ures relevant data deal individuals cities counties federal government seeking flying sites book dedi cated toward end Additional copies available $200 MAAC DUES INCREASE FOR 80 Its officialthe Canadian counterpart AMA has voted raise its adult 18 yrs over dues rate $15 $20 beginning 1980 includes monthly publi cation Model Aviation Canada cur rently has about 24 pages per issue 10 times per year Voted down overwhelmingly proposal avoid dues increase drop ping six 10 issues publication As sidelight its interesting note some US modelers order avoid AMA dues increase year applied MAAC membership instead have told however AMA MAAC have recip rocal agreement whereby order US modeler join MAAC must first AMA member vice versa meantime especially view what MAAC able provide $20 mem bership compared AMA $25 comparison indicates AMA members getting comparable valueMAAC does has optional arrangement publication POTSHOTS & PUBLISHERS Continued page 73 ment tremendous compliment thank said effect didnt waste members money paying taxes necessary instead used money improve magazine Thats bad also implied something different other magazines know its difference try make profit operation beyond payment expenses including salaries could dividends owners stockholders whereas dont have fact cant Non-profit organiza tions allowed pay dividendsany magazine surplus subject tax Whats left over after stays magazine or ganizationno individual can touch per sonal gain profit-making com paniesthe profits can split up own ers Theres well leave see R/CMB will print entire rebuttal meantime note adding R/C Model Builder magazine name gauntlet has thrown challenge RC Modeler magazine hope R/CMB has enough gauntlets go aroundone RCM MA MAN Thus pot continues bubble modelers ultimate beneficiaries increased competition means publish ers have work harder keep readers happy end result has would otherwise have provided wish parties well friendly way AMA membership 79 now over 62000 still climbing. APPLES AND ORANGES Continued page 71 much increase intended merely cover increased costs doing same busi ness due inflation takes lot people service member ship over 70000 Theres constant flood phone calls mail takes lot people working full time handle business goes day day out basics covered story HQ op eration appeared April 79 issue Model viation article did lot help members get better perspective people takes operate national association also has given rise speculation misconceptions costs involved comes naturally people try make comparisons based own job situa tions though basis such compari sons different last months column AMA Presi dent example comparisons made between HQ salaries gov ernment civil service employees though differences like apples oranges impression given upper echelon HQ employees overpaid lower grades underpaidas com pared government jobs Yet president himself said As Civil Service supervisor long standing would have difficulty finding government positions directly comparably upper level AMA employment Similarly HQ committee signed task last year developing job de scriptions salary ranges AMA employ ees soon found civil service data mostly applicable notable differ ence between AMA government work AMA people expected have multi ple responsibilities skills prime re quirement flexibility able handle several different types jobs mainly because have able afford luxury people short AMA un derstaffed compared commercial government offices eq ulvalent workloads Thus compare salaries civil servants association employees fair exercise meaningful comparison involves looking other associations August 1979 75 APPLES AND ORANGES Cant organization provides such informa tionthe American Society Association Executives ASAE regularly gathers data associations over country fers results public information Heres interesting bit intormation Washington branch ASAE covering compensation staff size top executive employee reported data gathered 24 associations similar staff size AMA Associations 77-Avg76-Avg $59608$55120 AMA 1979 $36580 Similarly ASAE data compares second through fifth ranking employees terms salaries trend consistent average top level employees other associations much higher equivalent AMA staff may noted AMA increase 77 79 annual rate greater average associations simply reflects AMA attempt catch up meantime since 1977 inflation has es calated ASAE figures higher whereas highest AMA figure currentincluding 7% cost living increase year Thus using 1977 figures AMA sal aries much less average other associations gap remains despite previous catch-up effort Note Aside cost living increase year AMA salaries frozen current budget Theres also another meaningful way comparisonsize budget Lets look what ASAE figures show associations have similar totals work AMA has 1979 annual budget about half million dollars ASAE survey results early 1977much lower current show median salary top executive officer associations like size budgets $45000 Yet 1977 AMAs budget almost half millon dollars less 79 Either way ASAE figures looked size staff size budgetAMA sal aries come out short end difference between ASAE figures reflects national vs regional outlookthe higher figures regional based Wash ington area Ignoring using na tional median salary organizations like size AMA paying much less its top job its proportionally same below top Members neednt worry therefore DC area HQ location causing sal ary top-heaviness So comparing apples apples AMA hardly paying its top people like organizations Furthermore AMA has considerably upgraded its pay levels recent years no comparisoneven ap ples orangeswhich can make up years AMA paid its people far less other organizations sixties particu larly lean years little nothing way fringe benefitsno hospitaliza tion other insurance no annuity retire ment benefits Hospitalization annuity programs have since instituted theres long way go before AMA fringe benefits can said equal offered govern ment probably never will Anyone believes AMA people better paid other associations govern76 Model Aviation ment looking whole picture AMAs vocal critic vice-president District VI wrote following AMA President last January maybe its time someone considered presently injustice being done some staff members form paying too little jobs require tremendous dedication accomplish day after day year after year salary plan persons idea think extremely unrealistic expect anyone per form duties Executive Director less $50000 per year Most executive 1977positions remaining should $30$29425 42000 range think entire AMA pay structure should evaluated brought out dark ages Once results ot years budget better known logical expect AMAs Executive Council will looking ward staff improvement expansion near future provide better ser vices members AMA HQ thinking toward end much concerned offer ing way salaries existing em ployees although some further improvement justifiable providing help areas understaffing area especially Council has al Connecticut Maine annuselts Hampshire Rhode Island et DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper tlrstnct Vice-Presidest Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robern C Brodear 405 Main Street Nashua NJ 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 High St. Old Town MC 04468 George Parker 7 Paul LeeMA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Dr. Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave. Kisneny ME 03904 record followed results questionnaire used April District meeting voting latest Council meet ing Long Beach 300 dis tributed received back less 20 Regard ing magazine issue eight favored mag azine being mandatory five favor optional publication three un decided really lousy return per haps questionnaire wasnt put together well gave what considered fair shot MQst returned long-time dedicated modelers genuine interest modeling ex perience respect admire Dave Peltz still latest epistle has sent magazines will pro bably published couple pompous fervorless attitude Thanks Horrace adjectivesI knew would come handy someday has once again come forth opinionated efforts toward invincible walls Jericho Very frankly like lot other Council members am really getting tired BS put out some so-called leadersgrand old men angry young men self-styled hypocrites saviours So tired fact would very easy find another sport hobby partici pate am fearful heat kitready indicated support adding person staff exclusive duties relating flying sites can signi ficant benefits recent dues increaseto provide dollars necessary have someone working full time flying site problems Such services dont come cheap though AMA employees have never over paid As noted comparison other nation al associations reveal AMA lean side employee compensation dont get something nothing either realistic costs such services must allowed Its same HQ jobswe pay what job deserves Its civil service work cant compared except low er levels higher levels paid less would need people get same work done end result would dollars salaries overhead rent phones fringe benefits etc addi tional employee required current HQ philosophy avoid ing like civil service town thats full can fewer people Its less expensive efficient alter native paying people lower salary averageJohn Worth Executive Director AMA chen nor have action ashamed becomes easier live just allowing John Worth other people HQ take flak accusations anger vocal entities AMA reality retrospect must make personal confession know Council far perfect just part-time people dedication right thing enough time speak myself alone might suggest others Council equally guilty litany Council involvement During two weeks before Coun cii meeting look forward quarterly get-together go meeting fired up right thing try come home try keep home front solid solvent next three months before again wondering just what has accomplished since last Council meeting other words interim period between meetings hand led totally J Worth AMA HQ lit tle help encouragement others Council Good intentions pay rent run AMA correct inadequacies district level handle mail dis trict members coordinate AMA display booth visit shows meets clubs time permits spend roughly 6 10 hours per week average doing AMA things Headquarters still has long way go perfect need lot just PR full-time flying site procurement liaison person panacea on-going Junior pro gramand neither industry individual modeler concerted club effort criticism field going accomplish really answer point get strong feeling HQ present ly floundering because IT Headquarters reluctant anything fear being called wrong John Worth may often criti cized have heard him say times didnt take action make de cision nothing would have hap pened THIS NOW BELIEVE half reading faced problems running own business job AMA confronted would long LETS ALL TRY TO BE CONSTRUC TIVE FOR CHANGE BEFORE IT IS REALLY TOO LATE.. New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grigg District II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive Lnckpert NY 14094 Asacciete VIce-Presideerts Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY t0705 John Byene36-29213th Sr. BaysideNY 11361 Frank Drench 9 Willow Axe. Piscataway NJ 08654 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr. So Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Satrler 50 Randi Rd. Apt A-2 Schenectady NY t2309 Tom Silver RD 3 Box 412 Messena NY 13662 Hank Smith 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 flying season has finally arrived Western New York normal beautiful weather week long Im working rain high winds week end Must Murphys Lawexcept Murphy optimist very nice meeting Buffalo RC Aircrafters attempting explain AMA operations answering several ques tions Nice bunch people very active hobby April 21 travelled East Bloomfield NY request Flying Live Ones RC Club similar discussion film Marvelous Miniatures shown both meetings contin ues high demand around district Rockland County RC Club has three day show planned June 21 through 23 Bergen Mall Paramus NJ expect have over 150 planes boats cars well full-size A4 Skyraider Now what can called real show Hope fully full-size sailplane Pitts Special will also displayed will fund-rais ing program flying field Western New York Free Flight Soci ety will sponsoring its 10th annual Free Flight contest what else July 14 15 will AA meet sanction No 695 celebrate 10th anniversary have expanded meet two days ad ded number events including two special events special high point award like sDecial awards take look Dhoto hand-blowned glass trophies meet should well worth effort getting Pike NY weekend Com petition should fierce Last year 82 entries New York Pennsylvania Ohio Connecticut Maryland Canada come up fun con tinue Canadian Nats Exeter tario would like visit Disney World visit AMA museum Wings Wheels Museum Orlando ternational Airport has offered us free hope fully use portion facility own museum model aircraft proposal present will require Executive Council approval before comes being Seems like great opportunity situation right proper people involved Unfortunately close sad note Howie Applegate LIDS informs us passing PETER CERNAUSKUS long time owner Wilsons Hobbies Richmond Hill NY Pete asset hobby help hobbyists Western Long Island area deepest sincere sympathies extended family thin e Pennsylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe Dintrict III Vice-Presidettt 1101 E Rahn Rnad Dayten OH 45429 Associate Vice-Prneide,ts Joe Ciben 5192 Edenhurst Lynhurnt OH 44124 Francis Fluhartir 5D4 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Laird Jackson 623 Meadombrook Sn Danid PA 19087 Edward Winner 1521 Summit Sn. McKeesport PA 15131 Well attended April Council meeting Long Beach CA say least interesting opportunity meet face face certain vocal AMA dissenters listen arguments about certain sues read column last time will recall said piece about dissen tion necessity putting whole thing proper perspective organization size AMA bound have differ ences opinion plain distortion print ed fact seems rather childish chief dis senter Mr Dave Peltz Chatsworth CA tended Council meeting given ample opportunity witness Councils delib erations voice opinions has now reported impressions AMA Council press will waste time debate him point point however must set record straight item business have pushing some time promote fundamental need modelingfly ing sites So meeting moved HQ proceed hire employee assigned fly ing site acquisition soon AMA finan cially able subject Council approval motion passed 12 3 abstentions proviso properly relates achievement financial solvency es tablishment necessary budget item employee job description expect take final action matter next Council meeting Nats time Mr Peltz reports among various other distortions Council voted down hiring person full time job would help acquire help save flying sites utter lie resent such distortion matter have much personal interest some time finally settled Council meeting would like turn plea sant subjects Council took positive action exer cising question alternate memberships committee action formulate alternative possibilities Council action motion reduce costs senior citizens approved Employee travel advances loans clar ified magazine thoroughly dis cussed After much heated debate de cided leave magazine pretty much since represents tremendous AMA asset communications also indications meeting media people magazine represents no substantial threat commercial magazines Since total meet ing report will available reading elsewhere issue wont discuss item business will report however definite possibility exists free AMA mu seum space newly-established museum Wings Wheels located Orlando FL also understand low cost space leasing available same location lando International Airport AMA HQ oc cupancy offer will further investigat ed view its excellent location tour ists convenience exposure general public nice letter Paul Sekula Limestone PA Crash Incorporated Aero modelers CIA concerning third annual fun-fly stand-off scale contest ap parently have having ball pre vious affairs need boost attendance participation So folks looking good time July 22 contact Paul 116 Old Woods Rd Dubois PA 15801 Well folks Irm writing run wing naturally flying back Nevada flight testing Hope MA can read scribbling since dont have access typist PEACE Delaware oct xl Culumbia 0 Maryland k Carnlina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsrrille VA 23111 Associate Vice-Presidents Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipson Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crisply 611 Beechwood Dr Charlnttsnille VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tynola Road Charlotte NC 26210 Scottie Moynr 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19809 John Preason 7012 Elnira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Fayetteville NC 28301 April Council meeting past history now what discussed will ap pear elsewhere Model v/at/on am sure some out would like know what results reference questions have asking Dis trict feel about certain items magazine being part AMA membership Council voted again keep magazine part member ship package vote arrange ment because really believe should way Distict IV membership confirmed letters asked felt majority letters said keep part package Now dont agree did let know did agree dont write complain now will al ways ask ahead time feel about AMA policies response pro con way will vote majority rules District IV reference safety rules e aircraft Council went along Quar ter Scale Associations recommendations August 1979 77 limit weight 40 lbs did put horsepower other restriction power plant time need input subject better way control power rather fixed horsepower dis placement rule What thinking have made proposal Council either hire appoint existing AMA em ployee job position will procur ing lobbying working local AMA clubs find flying sites idea behind have AMA full-time employee sole job would find flying sites either helping chartered clubs have some thing going local authorities private land owners need advice assistance lobby directly federal parks recreation people national level pro cure sites whatever needed get us places fly As result proposal Earl Witt has instructed John Worth look cost feasibility report back findings next Council meeting will keep posted results action would welcome comments suggestions Plans District Meeting shaping up very rapidly Prince George Radio Control Club PG RC Bowie MD has agreed let us use flying site fun fly have run snag date August 25-26 since large Control Line event scheduled same weekend may have change District Meeting until sometime October As soon worked out will let know way column also special mailing clubs District Trans-Am Race shaping up very nicely also looks like will have chance meet some during race will CD teams fly through District lvs area legs B C lot other items discussed Council meeting would im possible comment column will published minutes Council meeting MA Read let know what thinking just case aware will vote year Secretary-Treasurer AMA odd-numbered districts will vote District VPs sorry have put up until end 1980 have two people nominated position Sec-Treas Jim McNeill current Secretary-Treasurer John Byrne past VP current AVP District II John also ran AMA President last year lost small margin will glad discuss candidates further letter phone person interested have another preference let AMA know about nominating choice should done before August Council meeting Nats Whats Happening District IV Meade Modelers planning big model airplane show July 4th have some great plans event keep touch put date calendar fun time Wilson RC Modelers planning aviation day August 17 1979 need modelers around Wilson NC help out can help contact Dick Proseus president club Quantico Marine Corps Base Dont forget set aside dates June 30 July 1 Un-Contest Quantico Marine Base reopening air museum will Scale event Marine Corps will award trophy best Scale model Marine aircraft Winston-Salem Radio Control Club mak ing plans 3rd annual Jim Thrift morial Day Fun Fly scheduled October 6-7 event formerly called Jim Thrift Fun Fly started back 1963 oldest continuing RCcontestheld North Carolina plan attendhow about Miniature Aircraft Society Haywood MASH Club North Carolina started last year three members has now grown membership 37 Thats what call growing fast Keep up good work MASH Any modelers around Can ton looking progessive club contact W R Hardin MASH president Alabama Honda gia rssrppi to Sico Sovit Carolina ssrr V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Associate Vice-Presidents John Gorday 631 Oaeen Circle Jackson MS 39209 Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood Dr Huntsville AL 35805 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlee St. Charleston Hgts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr. Delray BeachF L 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr. Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Bos 1532 Faiardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman PD Boa 1643 Eglin AFB FL 32542 Tom Thacker 2390C Lawrenville Hwy Decatur GA 30033 Show Teams worth weight gold nitro Hot Stuff whichever hap pen need moment reason Im happy announce District V has new sanctioned Show Teamthe Demajagua RC Flying Team Puerto Rico showy perhaps equally valu able its own way inexpensive trainer Charles Ricci has designed can use left-over wing good 09 engine very little else vacationing around Pompano Beach FL Charles will happy show Knock-About pictured above give directory local RC flying fields Broward County/Palm Beach area can find him RC Aircraft Shop 2159 SE 9th SL Pompano Beach Flying models Florida great way spend va cation Somebody does read column after June issue ran picture goodlooking young fellow holding airplane didnt know name did Keith Beatty 11-year-old future RC pilot Birmingham AL Id like have least picture youngster column someone will have help out sending picture Speaking young fliers Chad Stewart stepson AVP Ed Moorman won first place Florida Rat Race third place AMA Slow Rat recent Jacksonville Flying Reb els Control Line contest Sandy Parmenter secretary club writes Florida Slow Rat set up new fliers compete against older fliers Its great fun fatherson/daughter teams like George John Hatvany Wilbur Ken Hicks Jacksonville contest picture below tells story about Py lon Racingeach cross represents mid-air collision Pylon racing fast furious fun vtfe flown nronerlv particular Quickie belongs Stu Richmond Roswell GA Stu ex Floridian flying fast left busy holding Old-Timer Vintage RC Un-Contests least thats what old club Tropic Aeros RC Club said about him recent newsletter Tropic Aeros fly old Tamiami Airport Its great flying site flying rules posted gate field great transmitter impound/freq uency control box rioht eate see nicture below info about Tropic Aeros sent Warren Bishop mem ber club says deserve word appreciation have done model aviation Miami area Warrens wife Connie showing off old RCM design Mark airplane re designed Thanks Bill Schreer both pictures items discussed recent Executive Council meeting want mention 78 Model Aviation just two First Council voted set 40pound weight limit models engine limit discussed next time am skeptical about safety of40 pounds model flying around Im willing shown safe time dont have enough safety sta tistics make educated guess about weight limit time limit may have increased decreased depending safety experience Secondly Council voted keep magazine basic part membership package favored optional magazine voted would like com plete report have specific questions please write DISTRICT V CLUB OF THE MONTH Gulf Coast Radio Control Club months featured club has 30 members 40 acres under lease Mobile County Alabama School Board have just added $2000 paved runway supple ment well-used grass strip have annual mall show Jaycees have asked hold air show priorto Greater Gulf State Fair Jim Downey bottom column left didnt really crash just suddenly got curious about what inside little air plane decided open up take look Thanks Paul Torp sending report Thats month away go . IIInorv rava ucky ourr VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Butfalo Grove IL 60090 Associate Vice-President Dave Davis c/a DA tvterprises Box 335 l-Iaubstadt IN 47630 Chuck Delano 7203A Twiv Oaks Dr. lediavapolis IN 46226 Roger Geers RR 5 Duincy IL 02301 Frank Hughes 709 Nt 44sh St Kansas City MO 64116 Glenv Lee gio Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Jim Sears P0 Boa 308 Burgin KY 40310 Bob underwood 4100 Concord Oaks Dr. St Louis MD 63128 team used Halberstat get win ner s circle channels Wheres pipe Things July 4 Freeport RC Modelers Airshow Alberthus Airport Tom Ruby Rt 3 Freeport IL 61032 July 8 Lansing IL Pelicans Old-Timer Meet Bong Field WI July 8 Hot Heads MAC CL Contest St Louis MO July 15 Chicago Aeronuts FF Meet Bong Field WI July 21 4th Annual SOAR Great Race Lockport IL July 22 Indianapolis IN City-Wide Fun Fly Challenge Indpls RC clubs July 24 25 26 LSF National Tourna ment Grand Champion Selection Lewis University Airport Romeoville IL Aug 11 12 Spirits St Louis Pattern Sport Scale Contest includes pre-novice pattern Aug 17 18 19 Quincy IL Falcons Chicago Pylon Club Pylon Races Mt Ster ling IL near Quincy Site includes camping fishing swimming numerous other facil ities Contact AVP Roger Geers Point Ponder K M Canales Knight Flyer KC Northern Knights MAC newsletter May 79 An RC model airplane hole sky lined balsa wood fiberglass etc money thrown Newsletter Round-Up Rock Valley Flyer has very interesting continuing article RC history Might very informative newer hobbyists Rock Valley RC Flyers 1774 Greenleaf Way Rockford IL 61108 Illinois Valley RC Clubs Chord & Span spotted words wisdom friendly advice Sky Squires RC Carbondale IL has real publicity committee Lynn Elston Hoover PSI Both newspaper maga zine articles feature him contest travels District VI has its share fighters Bud Bodzioch brought attention April Miniature Aircraft Combat Association News letter listing top 20 Combat pilots 1978 District VI aces Paul Curtiss-2 John Segal-3 Bud Bodzioch-4 Bob Burch John Frank tied 6th Eric Taylor -16almost third district proud Crashing model often brings remorse think despair two must suffering Denny Baker Pekin IL RC Club lost models equipment workshop floods melting snow Bob Scott Riverwoods IL returned Arizona find snow caved roof barn-work shop destroying beautiful model air planes boats equipment Damn winter Congratulations Ft Wayne Flying Circuits selection AMAs Award Excellence thanks Sentral Illinois Radio Society Bloomington IL super hos pitality shown some fellow club members enjoyed day flying SIRS beautiful flying site great fun day SIRS perfect hosts would wonderful activities con cerning model aviation just one-tenth pleasant Saturday May 12th remainder article will concern rather unpleasant side modeling terestsAMA business Business associated work Work always unpleasant especial ly lazy Yet AMA business can fun August 1979 79 uL f~L It. OT cne unoay Tilers iop row ravis Nelson Paul Torp Alvin Reed Bottom row Dennis Johnson Paul Foley Charley Whatley C out gua,a wusn ,,u,c, 4a invaded Vince IvlanKowski great hairy face has captured K C MO North ern Knights leader Dick Lemons Sunchasers John B Lak Latest reports indicate VM has retreated back own ter ritories after campaign Antioch Shopping Center Mall Show Carry Winter activity Quincy IL "B Falcons RC Club includes Annual Peanut Scale Contest Don Bill Laws father-son get go distant points live up spend YOUR money cant work cause nothing accomplished April least 17 persons travelled Los Angeles AMA expense lived Queen Mary several days meeting day went MAC Show ball because AMA members generous thank accomplish ments assembly directorate would difficult list since dont remember few items didnt must interest some since letters petitions etc demanding did give optional magazine next year give choice would democratic would compromise re sponsibilities Since 62% 1978 member ship took magazine about 95% re newing obviously approve AMA policies reasoning must like get ting older since get older day course alternative has nothing decision didnt give alternate member ship plan next year established com mittee study subject Isnt strange last year mandated magazine twice 78 dues did require committee study did positive thing going let help us get around year creased travel allowance guys just keep digging deeper youve got another dollar somewhere might have use some money go around convince need another dues increase near future As now must increase expenses meet anticipated income must increased cover rising expenses didnt take real action ease fre quency problems could damage .. good relations really applied some pressure Besides communications industry expands new market lace industrial communities new communications 50 watt trans mitters RC frequencies can go back CL FF Whats beef Yes lot didnt Now some things should did would cutting fun money might cause AMA hierarchy listen Would really want let club contact Ohio Casualty Co Hamilton Ohio obtain primary surance $3 $5 per member rather AMAs secondary $25 per member Dont miss out wondering just what home owners policy will cover AMAs policy much broader private policies secondary Model Aviation non-member $12 per full year plus $5 insurance would let keep money need cavort around country Dont other thing shouldnt become Contest Director spend $1 change Open license CD spend $2 sanction Class Contest could obtain free 1980 renewal think anyone would sanction Class Indoor Hand-Launch Glider contest garage weekday 8 805 pm con testant threw object toward ceiling timed given cool first place Contest Director filed report CD gets free AMA license MA So can renew Open license $3 Some thing like could keep home year have written much mandatory magazine last time will such couple issues ago points MA ing subsidized rebutted AMA HQ reasoning valid MA new needed support time has changed validity Now MA age firmly es tablished market place Additional fi nancial help its parent AMA no long er required AMA should give MA dol lars collects MA return MA should provide however magazines AMA re quires AMA give additional funds whatecr source whatever reason such enables non-profit magazine increase its expenses subsidy no matter put say isnt insult intelligence contemporary modeler So article little long month next few months promise short Have great summer dont get too slow dont get too lowkeep nose up turns use lots top rudderll See yaall low igan 0 Mnnesnra onsn VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 lewa Avenue Muscatine IA 52761 Assoesate Vice-Presideots James Clark 4444 Woodniew Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Robert Lundberg 4928 Tioga Sr. Duluth MN 55804 Tim Price 11287 Saar Sterling Hgts. MI 48078 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph MI 49085 Geoff Styles 2801 5 Beaumont Am Kansasnille WI 53139 Terry Taylor 5308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus MI 48174 apologies BOB HENSING MINNESOTA SOARING SOCIETY mentioning sponsor Soaring contest Minneapolis August 26th will conjunction TCRC Soaring contest 25th am very happy report District VII West meeting Minneapolis May 7th tremendous success first time know seminar newsletters held great deal enthusiasm shown participants LES HARD drove way Lansing MI discuss offset print ing layouts photography other major concepts newsletters Les should con gratulated efforts traveling dis tance help fellow modelers Another seminar held concerned flying sites Since seems major problem clubs also well re ceived excellent ideas brought out DAVE BECKSTROM ANOKA COUNTY RC club explained problems solutions involving noise complaints nearby resident Through continued effort help Minnesota Polution Control Commission able resolve noise problem retain flying field Another session concerned contest coor dination benefits gained clubs contest coordinator did sit meeting busy trying meet talk people could meet ing very well attended partici pants felt well worthwhile much time left open AMA discussion interest keen questions fielded myself JOHNNY CLEMENS EARL WITT After excel lent attitude adjustment period poolside banquet held attended 91 people proved informative enlightening humorous food great special thanks following clubs worked gether make meeting success TWIN CITIES RADIO CONTROLLERS MINNE SOTA SOARING SOCIETY GRASSFIELD RC ANOKA COUNTY RC FLYING EA GLES RC MINNEAPOLIS PISTON POP PERS MINNEAPOLIS ARROW CLUB ST PAUL RC CLUB Next years meeting promises better meeting also gave chance meet Associate Vice-Presidents Western part District VII including GEOFF STYLES JIM CLARK TERRY TAYLOR BOB LUNDBERG JOHN EVERT Con test Coordinator West JIM SINTON Con trol Line Contest Board member hope see next year Since unable Council meeting Long Beach asked BILL ROHR ING represent District VII file report included below C U Nats PS Greater Detroit Soaring & Hiking Society holding Thermal Soaring contest August 18-19 Troy Ml See Contest Calendar details again pleasure report Ex ecutive Council meeting proxy District VII meeting held Long Beach CA April 27th tie MACS Craft Hobby Show 18th 29th Before starting report specific business Ill cover Id like report outsider dedication thoughtfulness long hours work VPs put behalf come over country attend meetings taking off work come hours preparation thought best ways represent strong AMA Everything given due consider ation first topics agenda Council meeting discussion some type different set-up AMA member ships classes types al plans people meeting after ideas came out motion passed boil VPs ideas down three finite proposals later Council selection As understand will probably mean same dues 1980 considered something senior citizen now could corporated 1980 dues passed unanimously senior citizens 65 older pay dues equal family member ship exciting new item come up meeting offer space AMA museum space old B-S 2 hangar Orlando Florida airport Its few miles Disney World main floor being used largest private collection historic aircraft could use 6000 square feet possibly under hangar floor air conditioned clean has high ceilings built allow expansion best allfree moved passed investigate opportunity report back concern Quarter Scalers discussion safety moved passed 40 lbs top weight limit 80 Model Aviation insurance purposes will included safety code later moved passed would no insurance air planes operated within safety code notice included sanctions Nothing done limiting engine size either displacement horsepowerbecause difficulty involved controlling measuring study will given prob lem hope limiting output some other way Done Lowe reported possible site 1980 Nats Its Clinton County Air port Bloomington Ohio sounded very promising John Embry reported area dustries have getting 50 watt approval FCC couple 72 MHz frequencies moved passed go record letter FCC protest ing approval high power transmitting low power transmitting area seemed like best approach us time considering request 30 new fre quencies FCC has recently passed its first step Two Awards Excellence awarded deserving clubs Approval also given Distinguished Service Award well deserved pleasure have involved approval awards winners will announced upon presentation awards next Council Meeting will Wed nesday night 1979 Nats Lincoln NE Before signing off want congratulate local club Whirlwinds Southwest ern Michigan great job did Gem Dikker 7th year host ing swap shop last Saturday February has now grown out its building club has already lined up bigger quarters near old location park ing facilities next year See Bill Arkarsar siara Meico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII VicePresident 1500 Anita Street Soiphor lA 70663 Assoelane Vice-Presidents Bozz Anerill9tt7 La Barraoea NE Alborquerqoe NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sotphor LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasannon TX 78064 Larry Sarror 1415 Manor Dr Bartleonille OK 74003 Well Executive Council meeting Long Beach behind us now contro versies roll Yes Council did vote retain mandatory status Model via tion magazine 1980 know popular everyone far coun try AMA have operated major ity rule principle majority opinion Yes did vote condition As modeler businessman am firmly con vinced way go Among other things considered meeting provision reduced mem bership fee senior citizens proposal update AMA by-laws Also proposal include full-time person work clubs flying site problems AMA HQ discussed action started next meeting Nats August fully devel oped proposal will prepared John Worth outlining job duties require ments including estimated costs Undoubted ly will reading about activities meeting elsewhere issue wont pursue much did have sev eral guests meeting including Betty Stream Bev Wisniewski Al Novotnik Model Airplane News inimitable Dave Peltz AVPs District XIII Ned Barnes Dave Pelts addressed Council sev eral occasions AMA members privilege going District VP asking appears very intelligent albeit some what misinformed man lot ideas have real merit undoubtedly will over period time effect some improvements AMA nothing else Daves efforts will re suit airing lot clean linen does ap pear impatient Council prob ably little plodding times About 10 days after return Long Beach Ned Barnes suffered heart attack currently recuperating hospital Colorado as aska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue PIt 68005 hometown Sulphur ing well will several weeks before can go back work know Ned personnel director job 1974 1975 1978 Nats Let him hear days get pretty long con fined address beginning column Ned planned have district meeting during Dallas Trade Show Due job conflict couldnt make itso Ned making arrangements planned chair meeting As result illness obviously cannot time read excellent opportunity will have missed feel such meeting past due plan try again set up something perhaps through Associate VPs various areas district have thoughts and/ location write Speaking have written about something required reply have received three four weeks please drop second note think am current have nagging feeling some thing has fallen through cracks Enough now. Associane Vice-Presideno Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Bled Caoper WY 82601 Pool Kesel 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102Shelter erected bY club members club Jim OReilly 4760 N Battin Wichita KS 67220funds provide shade during hot over Jim Ricketto 5165 Cloodas Sioux Falls SD 57103lOol summer days August 1979 81 photo report month features Sky Corral RC Club Pueblo CO pictures taken Dale Alyea Above clubs fantastic flying site Sunday afternoon has 3500-ft runways paved pit area good safe distance away Note paved ready areas near runway intersections shelter transmitter impound pit area Below Club officials L-R Jim Rodgers maintenance Bob Thomas safety Jerry Bible president Duane Pisciotta VP Del Milne secretary-treasurer Axtona lxrna n da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Presidents Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnas Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1 tOO West Sham Fresno CA 93711 Lotnie Kroeber 4295 Boalder Hwy. Las Vegas NV 89121 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tatson AZ B5710 Berry Stream 3723 Snowden Ane Long Beach CA 90806 Keith Whitney t4AB5Japiter Dr Salt Lake City UT 84117 Ill start months report relating incident connection recent Coun cii meeting Long Beach Vice-President District VI going see California well represented Council meeting felt might able make meeting thoroughly briefed Dave Peltz District X matters District VI question wasnt Associate Vice-President District VI utilized feel district should represented somebody close half-way across country problem double representation Dis trict X never came about District VI Vice-President able attend As Council meetingseveral items interest us transpired Ill con vey First off committee formed work out possible two-class type license some other means dues reduction member joins insurance committee report back January 1980 Council meeting voted against motion because time frame felt Jan uary too long wait motion passed long last something under way reduce dues will offer senior citizen discount 1980 Anyone over 65 years age will able join renew $17 1980 will remain effect till see what com mittee report what action taken Council So second step toward dues re duction has made Before go further want mention District X some notable members present Council meeting stayed entire session First off very capable As sociate VP Betty Stream was accompanied Beverly Wisniewski Dave Peltz present guest given time address Council various times throughout day questions comments ventured forth next item interest magazine issue much discus sion over making optional again pushed optional status no avail issue failed vote single-sided tally nine continuing five offer option Im afraid issue dead some time now unless committee reports January option might way go insurance type licenses film maker Jay Gerber presently winding up work Scale film next project film Nationals completed Council has instructed him make couple short 10 minutes less films shown groups club might approaching obtain flying site Probably two films will made slanted obtain ing RC site other combined UCIFF effort films will made show average property owner disci pline safety models modelers Council approved expenditure funds bring various FAI teams together weekend practice prior de parture overseas activity Free Flight team will first utilize new set-up will closely watched see what benefits come since trial basis two-year FAI cycle method training least checking awareness rules Contest Directors being studied full report should made next Council meeting clarification made meeting what members chartered club need long AMA requirements say members chartered club must belong AMA quite right instance lot husband wife teams join club dues-paying members husband has AMA license furthermore husband flies model wife worker timer what-have-you Under set-up wife need have AMA license yet may belong chartered club course non-AMA member must never fly modelthats no-no committee formed study re vise AMA by-laws document drafted AMA formed 30s has patched mended ever since will complete facelift stem stern Something closer home concerns Russ Barreras model museum Russ just recently relocated Morgan Hill Northern Cali fornia finished unpacking boxes crates entered hospital exploratory surgery doctors gave him month live saw can cer misfortune coming right top move has family dire financial straits Council voted expenditure up $1000 motion help pay utility bills Morgan Hill museum would real loss museum go out business letter Lake Charles LA read About third Sky Corrals current mem bership recent meeting THINKIN LINCOLN Dale Alyeas B-25H built Royal kit Fine flyer two OS Sch 40s retracts flaps Member Morris Shanstrom recent club meeting displayed fine looking Cub Resident FF expert Gary Baughman holds Bucker Jungmeister Peanut Gary Joe Plute running FF contest Sky Corral field September 30 82 Model Aviation Council gist letter want enter formal negotiations AMA regards headquarters relocating John Worth going follow up Model Aviation AMAs magazine will have full-page devoted safety aspects hobby starting January 1980 issue Letters fliers learned mishap will welcome information will passed Once again Council approached question very large models last time around defined what model time defined upper limit weight order qualify insurance weight selected 40 pounds compromise based large amount input interested indi viduals organizations Consequently will please some displease others hope youll realize nothing can will please everybody same time next question Council face limit engine size horsepower set limit cubic inches limit horsepower limit venturi size Let hear interested readers matter time print book obtain flying sites should available headquarters compilation data successful clubs what went through obtain site Write call headquarters find out get copy must reading club looking site Headquarters presently investigating feasability hiring person full time help clubs obtain flying site time action arrives believe ad will run Model vi atlo n AMAs legal counsel going write strong letter protest FCC over allow ing use powerful paging transmitters 72 MHz concern over inability modelers some locations use frequencies due interference nominated Betty Stream Distin guished Service Award Council whole heartedly approved Betty has ranked among hardest workers AMA After meeting adjourned entire Council Dave Peltz trooped over Wisniewskis household barbeque com plete liquid refreshments ges ture friendship part entire Wisniewski family certainly appre ciated certainly want publicly thank back mentioned going hold election replacement Control Line Contest Board Since have decided include contest boards will few ground rules simple majority will rule feel minimum number votes should specified keep person being elected five people took trouble vote Out 12000 members District X feel should get least 1% response minimum oust incumbent Therefore will take least 120 votes change matters Ill have details next month meantime need nominations people interested serving contest board have two months time issue appears volunteer nominate latest club meeting took Santa Barbara Radio Controlled Modelers dynamic club led Dave Sanchez club president called few days before meet ing said would become problem tending meeting due no gasoline being available said no problem club members owns gas station made ar rangements fill up arrival After filled car Dave club treasurer Jerry Livers took dinner long talk over very good meal seems 90-member club has typical problemimminent loss flying site have using same site 25 years temporary basis progress closing around presently looking site can continue fly day finally comes cant use old site movie Marvelous Miniatures shown club very well re ceived After film club served coffee cake cake huge affair welcoming message directed Santa Barbara bunch sure went out way make feel welcome succeed ed beyond wildest hopesl Thanks lot guys Im looking forward returning some day THERMALS Alaska 0 Idaho Montana on rngtno XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith tintrict XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Auoduta Vica-Psidu5a Al Cln 1607 S von El,, Pocanallo ID 83201 Simon Dream Rn 1 Box 48 Broadojew MT 59018 Ed MoColloagh 53 SE 61 Pornland OR 97215 Orlando OIy Reco 26608 Dover Cl. KenO WA 98031 Zhado Thompson N 3613 Nornsande Spokane WA 99208 Don zipoy 21418 NE Main So. Redmond WA 98052 phone number 206 542-6061 home 655-9572 work Nats Free Flight Update interested flying Free Flight Nats following paragraph must strong possibility gasoline automobile may problem Lincoln prediction pos sibility must considered good ideas minimizing gas usage Nats have sent thank have done Rather make changes thing now have wrong following course action will used get Lincoln means practical will used streamline events save time gaso line means must keep up what going field day Flying hours may changed processing may moved events may moved will best publish changes advance like weather can change hourly way reader has chided telling about weather like intent hide truth have simply lived can windy will make field small though may large comparison home field Thunder storms can appear afternoons probably Mother Nature will have some other surprises us well See June 1979 issue pages 87 93 other infor mation BCRC Exposition Joy Farmer other members Benton County RC Group hereby offered apology Joy dutifully sent infor mation time called assure received material filed right place noted list things put column Unfortunately Ex position held group Corvallis never made print Well have several re ports event will combined Thanks due Steve Tischler Barnstormers Ed McCollough AVP Portland cohort Eds name believed Nolan Oregon Exposition sponsored Benton County RC Club program participation Portland Sky Knights Portland Barnstormers Salem RC Pilots Assn Albany Thundervolts Kiamath Falls Flight Masters Special plaudits due Joy Farmer did work good turnout fine models weather did cooperate cold windy Ed McCollough held District meeting proved very lively interesting Among technical things presentation Jerry Holcomb floats model aircraft covered everything Z very informative well done everyone appreciated effort Jerry put presentation discussion should heard anyone contemplating flying water Best Show honors split Bill Richards Kiamath Falls OR Stafford Chipmunk John Holbert Corvallis scratch-built Spitfire Richards model spectators favorite Holberts model preferred contestants fifth annual event being planned spring 1980 sure plan hope will too way pro spective contestants note no entries Antique Military Scale Modern Mil itary Scale Non-Military Scale Golden Age Aircraft nor flying boats informa tion write BCRC 2025 NW Circle Blvd Corvallis OR 97330 some winners Non-Military Standoff Scale Bill Richards Chipmunk Kiamath Falls Flight Masters Pylon Racers Lon Schroeder Four-Bits BCRC Non-Builder Model Jim Trump Skyliner BCRC Sport Monoplane Jim Trump Contender Sport Bi-Plane Bill Glaeser Smith Miniplane BCRC Pattern Aircraft Bob Crump Curare Port land Barnstormers Military Stand-Off Scale Jim Norwood Messerschmidt Bf-109 G-8 Salem Pilots Helicopters Vahan Dinihanian Hughes SOOc Corvallis Saliplanes Chris Brundege Cloud Bound 4 Portland Sailplane Society Non-Powered Boats Herb Hoser 501800 Marblehead Hilisboro Model Yacht Club Powered Boats 1 Bob Fox original swamp boat BCRC 2 Bob Govro original cabin cruiser BCRC Motorized Ground Vehicle Dave Wells XR3-1 1 Combat Support Vehicle Corvallis Original Design Mike Alsworth Tripacer BCRC Winners four-event fun-fly conducted Albany Thundervolts 1 Tim Bartel Thundervolts 2 Larry Steinert Coos Bay Area Flyers 3 John Allenby Umpqua Valley Modelers August 1979 83 -j
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/08
Page Numbers: 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83
The AMA Executive Council met Long Beach California its regular Spring meet ing Following list actions taken 1 Membership a It approved thata committee should appointed make recommendations January concerning whether leave mem bership choices offer various options b It approved Senior Citizens discount will offered 65 over $17 include magazinebeginning offer clarified 2 Employees a The Executive Director submit Council approval proposal regarding policy advancing travel funds repayment unused balances b A 7% cost living increase approved Executive Director 3 Magazine a A proposal reinstate previous op tional choice concerning magazine receipt adult members approved b The AMA magazine staff asked produce Nats time statement preferred policies guidelines magazine develop ment including recommendations concerning content distribution c It approved magazine stay its present size until recommenda tions b reviewed Council 4 Films a A review has requested detailing number AMA films produced date costs involved number showings outside AMA clubs b It approved No 2 priority new film should short help get flying sites 5 FAI Teams a A HQ proposal provide funds en able US teams assemble practice ses sion before World Championships ap proved b A FF Team Selection Committee pro posal AMA provide additional funds same purpose 79 FF team approved noting ample money FF team fund purpose 6 CD Certification proposal H Cain require written exam Contest Director applicants approved principle re ferred back further development 7 Insurance a The Executive Director asked seek legal advice concerning exclusion com mercial show teams AMA insurance cov erage b The Council clarified chartered club members need AMA members designated Associ ate members operate models 8 By-Laws a A committee recommend changes approved including composition committee b It approved committee should first make recommendations time Nats Council meeting concerning NAA representation duties responsibilities Secretary-Treasurer proxy representation Council meetings 9 Museums a It approved $1000 made available Presidents discretion Russ Barrera model aviation museum Cali fornia b The Executive Director authorized proceed further investigation pro viding AMA model aviation museum conjunction Wings Wheels lando Florida c Frank Ehling approved curator AMAs museum activities 10 Safety a Beginning later January 1980 full-page Model Aviation will devoted month safety matters b A maximum weight limit 40 lbs model aircraft insurance purposes will required upon publication information Model viatlOn effective July 1 c RC Pylon meets provided surance coverage safety aspects cur rent rules observed effective July 1 NMPRA also requested consider stringently safety proposals special emphasis speed limitation ii VP Budgets allowances district AMA expenses increased $750 $1000 include phone expenses include Secretary-Treasurers expenses 12 Membership Lists Council reaffirmed previous policy sell lists com mercial purposes 13 Sanctions Cains proposal regarding defi nitions Demonstrations Fun Flys accepted submission Council mail vote 14 FCC Council voted request legal counsel drafting letter protest regard ing high power allocations low power fre quencies used RC 15 Perpetual Trophies hand considered AMA museum property Frank Ehling produce proposal aspects such trophy handling including future donations 16 Hotline newsletter AMA officer information exchange approved 17 Flying Site Aid An employee addition HQ staff responsibilities flying site matters approved principle speci fic proposal requested HQ Nats time 18 Awards Three Awards Excellence approved specifics published after pre sentations same Distinguished Service Award 19 Next Council Meeting Nats Lincoln Nebraska August 1 approximately 9pm Note Many other items discussed action Minutes meeting avail able upon request FRIENDS OF RUSS BARRERA ORGANIZE TO SAVE MUSEUM worlds great perhaps great est model aircraft museums crisis Russ Barrera barely changed location Model Aircraft Museum Library San Marcos southern California Morgan Hill northern part state stricken cancer died May 8th picture health beginning March year Russ deteriorated rapidly over next two months move Morgan Hill site great annual Scale contests completed before Russ troubles began merely first phase next step unpack display everything preparation grand opening Russ didnt get stepit awaits help volunteers funds 70 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 SYNOPSIS OF APRIL 27 COUNCIL MEETING DECISIONS carry Russ left off bought property built building house museum3200 square feet floor spaceand made move San Marcos Some models hung rafters magazines books placed racks much remains done Display cases need constructed well shelves small office other facilities Signs need made inventorying cataloging needs completed models need repaired Utility bills power water phones need paid insurance security pro tection need provided basic ingredient necessary make Russ lifetime work visible available world money family Russ wife Lorraine two daughters determined carry out plans memorial assisted friends have agreed serve vol unteer board modelers need help contributions being solicited Until legalities fund transfer worked out AMA receiving holding contributions Donations may made payable AMABarrera Museum FundSuite 400 815 Fifteenth St NW Washington DC 20005 Russ Barreras museum chock full famous special models earmarked museum display near future such Carl Goldbergs original free flight Zipper Bill Wisniewskis con trol line speed Pink Lady museum building has dozens large cartons full fa mous models some already hanging viewGoldbergs Sailplane Elbert J Weathers Pacificoaster Russ collec tion covers whole lifespan spectrum model aviation history unless means provided bring museum alive see years effort date may wasted destroyed moths rats dust ravages sus pended animation Needed preserve tremendous time capsule model aviation history financial aid supplement hours labor pledged friends Russ Barrera modeler can show appreciation need let heritage lost fering donation Time critical family has suffered much needs know great support project can dedicate time effort carrying Without strong show support drive continuity could stalled would tragedy should al lowed happen help can make sure doesnt Russ Barreras museum comes alive again memorial him liv ing history model aviation OWNERS Lorraine Barrera Patricia Rogers Barbara Carnes ADVISORY BOARD Gliders Bob Larsh OIT Rubber John Pond OfT Gas John Pond Indoor Clarence Mather Mod FF Sal Taibi UC L Williams G Wil liams RC G Williams L Williams RC Ken Willard Photo Warren Shipp Historian John Pond Engines Karl Carison Accessories Karl Carison Historian-Peanut Models/Small Scale Bill Hannan Mags-FiIe/Librarian-Films Dick Dwyer Repair Tex Newman Repair J McCracken Contributions Bill Warner Contributions Bill Stroman Historian Carl Hatrak Legal Bud Harrah ADVISORS-ATLARGE Carl Goldberg John Worth Frank Zaic 40 LB UMIT FOR AMA INSURANCE Effective immediately July 1 AMA Safety Code amended include weight limit 40 lbs model aircraft means model weighs over 40 lbs launched will covered AMA insurance AMA Executive Council unanimously voted change its April 27 meeting provide evidence positive action has taken put some control cur rent proliferation model sizes demonstrate FAA insurance company other safety-oriented group individual AMA can provide self-regulation its activites avoid action others equally concerned less knowledgeable taking action AMA noted inputs Quarter Scale Association Ameri ca QSAA suggested limits 4 horsepower 40 pounds would accept able builders large model aircraft Council noted however horse power limit difficult deal highly variable Council therefore deferred ac tion power limits until detailed study can made subject AMA INSURANCE FOR RC PYLON RACING AMA Executive Council April 27 approved amending AMA Safety Code ef fective July 1 require AMA sanctioned RC Pylon Races accordance safety aspects current AMA rule book effect void AMA insurance meets run accordance rules such items safety distances example taking action AMA noted inputs National Miniature Pylon Racing As sociation NMPRA recommended rather attempt control perform ance pylon racing models safety em phasis should races set up operated point being such races safe current rules safety procedures followed APPLES AND ORANGES Erroneous impressions continue plague understandings AMA HQ operation particularly area salaries apparent ly bothers some people AMA budget shows about half million dollars salaries little appreciation what really volved Coupled malor dues increase situation lends itself suggestions costs reduced especially concerning number employees amounts get paid same time constant pres sure better service dues costing its natural members expect money though Continued page 75 August 1979 71 Among National ouerang ouciuty noera UT uirucors meeting i oiaao last APIl R top row Stan Pfost NSS President Helen Olsen member NSS board University City MO bottom John Worth AMA Executive Director Earl Witt AMA President AMA officers invited Pfost discuss details AMA-NSS coordination concerning team selection competition rules Nats planning PRESIDENTS REPORT President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS EARL E WITT 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 MEMBERSHIP DUES Executive Council has approved lower senior citizen membership rate Effective publication notice members over 65 years will receive full membership AMA family rates subject council verification min utes amounts 32% reduction older members few number have cases member years will necessary submit some form legal age certll~ation membership application TRANS-AM RELAY RACE talked Bob Doris Rich MAC Show Long Beach said would traveling Trans-Am Relay Race route during May June hope meet clubs teams along route possible say still need Contest Directors interested should write headquarters immediately gave following message NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Well National Championships upon us much worry about gas availability persons driving Nats According Lincoln Conven tion Visitors Division Cham ber Commerce foresee no prob lem Lincoln say gas ranges between 80 90 cents gallon depend ing kind no gas lines yet Cornhuskers AAA Motor Club Lincoln 402-477-8991 also say see no problem yet Al though 35% 40% gas stations closed weekends appar ently due fact dont get much business rather worry gas shortages indications Nebraska state government Lincoln seem unusually independent stable Nebraska state government operate legislative body 49 senators elec ted non-partisan basis Changed 1934 during dust bowl de pression era Nebraska boasts its sys tem being less expensive operate responsive rapidly needs wants states citi zens state capital building consid ered archi tectural wonders world totally paid off dedicatedthe citizens using pay-as-you-go basis NATIONAL MODELNATIONAlS EXECUTIVE AIRPLANE CHAMPIONSHIPS ORGANIZATION CHARTNATIONALS MANAGE ATIOSALS DIRECTO ABS AT OS FREE FLEGST CATEGORY MANAGER CATEGORY DIRECTOR INDLOR EVENTS DIRECTOR POWER EVENTS SE SEC TO NON POWER EVENTS DIRECTOR PACILYTEES MANAGER RADIO CONTROL CATEGORY MANAGER CATEGORY DIRE T N PATTERN EVENTS DI RECTOR QM PYLON EVENT DIRECTOR PG PYLON EVENT DIRECTOR SOARING EVENT DIRECTOR CTOR ADMINISTPATION AIIA RSQTS SPECIAL BONNY DROPEVENTS MANAGERDERECTOR CATEGORY MANAGER ICATEGORY DIRECTOR DREEG EVENTS DIRECTOR STUNT EVENTS DIRECTOR COMBAT EVENTS DIRECTOR SCALE CATEGORY MANAGER CATEGORY DIRECTOR A C EVENTS DIRECTOR C L EVENTS DIRECTOR P P EVENTS DIRECTOR RACING EVENTSCARRIER EVENT DIRECTORDIRECTOR 72 Model Aviation t POTSHOTS & PIDUSHERS new publisher RIC Model Builder magazine Wait Schroder has picked up left off Model Airplane News has printed statement indicating AMAs magazine staff members receive average salary over $35000 per year supposedly based published AMA budget figures missed fundamental point guessing wrong number people should divided salary total following AMA Executive Directors rebut tal letter R/CMB jumped wrong conclusion dividing Model Aviation salary budget figure four come up average $35668 Since five magazine staff members averageby way figur ingshould $28534 person Model Aviation staff makes much lower figure average salary arithmetic wet come Well didnt figure bits pieces salaries HQ personnel magazine staffbut have portion time connected magazine fact $40117 $142672 total magazine salaries taxes doesnt count averaging out magazine staff salaries Thus correct average five staff members actually $20511 based total $102555quite bit less claimed divide up $142672 salary tax total number employees time charged magazine whether magazine staff average comes out low er $7133 facts available anyone cared ask Im amazed didnt bother check explanation about salar ies beyond magazine staff covered June issue Model Aviation page 75 Beyond you paid AMA manageContinued page 75 \ building dedicated 1932 took 13 years build cost over $98 million AMA contestants temperature Nats time estimated between 78 80 degrees Hayfever people look outtheir state flower Goldenrod unfamiliar organization National Champion ships have included organizational chart column RUSS BARRERA visit made Russ Barrera Model Aircraft Museum Morgan Hill California April 26th just 12 days before death May 8th Russ lifetime went establishing museum much done bring work fruition project worthy support modelers giving support project Note see article else issue SHOW TEAMS spring summer weather coming AMA Show Teams beginning show schedules sunny south excepted teams being sought after fillins back-ups full scale air shows fair features public gatherings benefits selling hobby general public course en tertaining Any persons interested contacting show team call write AMA PR Department FLYING SITES major items re-examined during since April 27th council meeting Long Beach effort AMA work assist getting fly ing sites Executive Director pro posed hiring full time person work flying sites position being takes additional people implied have no work ing problems flying sites now hiring another top staff mem ber would solution questionable no plan what new staff member would doing specifically additional individual payroll would could improve flying site situation Chuck Foreman made motion council subject Headquarters action flying sites ex plained motion during meeting follows intent specifically go out hire somebody time said have somebody Appoint some body could existing personnel headquarters Which could beneficial doing some things doing now opin ion hes going go buy sites like penal institutions someone could pursue program contact penal institutions have time expertise pin down definitely giving us flying sites Im looking freebees some dedicate time getting freebees have lot gray area offers doesnt have some body hire could have pilot program someone now employed headquarters has expertise field concur Chuck Foremans remarks have directed Executive Director prepare plan Headquarters would propose utilize additional staff area AMA does have employee assigned Flying Sites employee Carl Maroney Assistant Executive Director does employee have title deal policy makers has number occasions talked t government agencies respect fly ing sites has building data bank flying site negotiations across country over year what can observe AMA Headquarters make-up no need another staff member great need better utilization existing talent within head quarters time plan can developed individual can fully utilized promoting facilities hire trained experienced requirements plan practice in-house development em ployees particular field work too costly organization size AMA Incidentally AMAs manual begun over three years ago Getting KeepKeeping Flying Sites now under Carl Maroneys direction published AMA club secretaries should re ceiving free copy time publication According Carl Maroney publication should begin ning better publication invites club provide input existing project future effort acquisition flying sites order compile complete data bank information AGENDA next council meeting Na tionals will necessity short ing meeting after long tiring day would propose expect actions great moment AMA acted under circumstances An invitation will extended special interest groups have represen tation meeting time will given address council As writing business agenda scheduled follows Magazine Review policies guidelines Film Review film budget progress use By-Laws Recommedations committee NMPRA Response council about stringent safety rules Flying sites Plan proposal Executive Director August 1979 73 J OflUvv MM rLIUIl LOTI rigns uary Hartle Bob Parr Don Ray Goldberg Skylarks Model-Airs Show Team planes SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 feel job AMA Treasurer grow ing importance within overall structure organization As Secretary/Treasurer AMA am salary live Washington DC still live Birmingham AL am still unpaid volunteer fine District VPs Associate VPs President Perhaps best role will tempt sincerely possible convey back forth between 70000 members Academy hierarchy Let explain fulfill obligation dues payer plan listen suggestions may care offer mail regarding AMA financing spending insurance funding thing will carry money message AMA get involved such intricate problems you write will read listen Further intend visit AMA HQ regu larly report what see Counting two years friend Jim Perdue appoint ed AMA AVP 1972-73 during represented District V four Council meet ings am beginning 8th year position leadership within Academy Now fiduciary capacity intend tell direct ly people spending money eight years nobody has brainwashed yet Let hear Special Interest Groups inuation Special Interest groups arising phases modeling Model airplane building flying more diversified fliers common interests clustering gether share experiences knowledge Also gather numbers strength beginning tell AMA crop rules fit THEIR thing way should fly particu lar special events should have primary say competition rules-making within limits safety common sense Miami Indoor Aircraft Model Assn cont last month address Indoor Free Flight special interest group MIAMA 3227 Dar win St Coconut Grove Miami FL 33133 $5 per year get Indoor publica tion sent monthly $10 also get full membership hangar privileges Editor John Martin claims top Indoor fliers United States belong subscribe publication Association officials include Dave Lin strum Artist Secretary Dan Kilgore Chief ScrutineerTerry Rimert Archivist Jim Stewart Properties Carl 1-ledley Peanuteer Adjacent center column Mike Arak L displaying winning Peanut Scale Bristol M-1C inside Goodyear blimp hangar Miami building cavernous 60-ft ceilings modelers inside have park blimp outside NO JUNIOR FUGHT THIS MONTH Ed Whitten will back usual space next issue month kind enough help solve problem finding enough space finish up listing AMA chartered clubs weve got notion bit glad have months rest 74 Model Aviation riere us inc iounaer oy inc woria renownea nationammy nerniuca mi urgaiumatiu. Dr John Martin inside Miami Goodyear blimp hangar holding reanut Farman Jabiru Dr John AMA District 5 MAN OF THE YEAR 1974 ouumruit UdV LuItrum shown launch- xuau y,uia tough competitor always ing Indoor Stick Dave 3rd im- placed 3rd FlA Team Selection Trials portant Fl Team Selection Trails per the region Notice propellers covered region Good going Dave. microfilm turn very very slowly MIAMA organization conjunction NIMAS National Indoor Model Air plane Society co-sponsor annual time trials Northwood Institute West Baden Indiana time year held June 21 through 24 live Indiana go watch school Next month smash finish door people BEWARE OF BARGAIN INSURANCE insurance business very much like otheryou get what pay Thus seemed too good true heard clubs found bargain insurance dealonly few dollars per mem ber no need AMA mem bers claim didnt take long break bubble study bargain revealed fol lowing 1 Named Insured policy provides cover age named insured named insured clubnot its membersand pinpoints club corporation thus insuring corporation does protect members club dividually contrast AMAs program covers conceivable anglenot club AMA its relationship club individual members themselves short AMAs coverage protects member bargain policy does 2 Premises/Operations covered respect exactly what named sured says Radio Controlled Airplane Flying Club nothing purely radio con trolled airplane flying AMAs policy covers club activities involving operation mainten ance construction testing use model aircraft model cars model boats model rockets 3 Flying Site low rate policy applies club field limits coverage location AMAs policy does limit clubit covers club anywhere participation sanctioned events chart ered club activities liability arising site ownership and/or sponsorship loca tion 4 Policy Limits lower cost policy limits coverage $300000 bodily injury and/or $300000 property damage AMAs policy provides limit $1000000 5 Area Coverage AMAs worldwide 6 Additional Insureds bargain policy provides additional insured ob viously owns property use Under AMAs policy however club members can use other properties AMA granting cov erage other propery owners site owners needed including contest show sponsors no extra cost 7 Member Member Liability included under cheaper policy under AMAs coverage important protect member actions another member Footnote The company offering low er cost coverage same denied coverage under aircraft exclusion clause homeowner policy did assurance would differently club coverage summary AMAs policy pays over $100000 per year its coverage broad-based protection applying AMA members clubs anyplace time cost membership includes pro tection higher individual get lot money AMAS NEW FLYING SITE BOOK time read 1500 copies AMAs new publication GETTING AND KEEPING FLYING SITES will mail over 1300 AMA Clubs key AMA officers Secretaries should lookout need such book has recognized AMAs Executive Council has prompted decision make distribu tion priority project Therefore clubs being mailed copy no charge extra benefit being chartered AMAs past experience has found keeping flying sites often difficult task getting flying site book gives proven methods can help club keep what has well get something new Developed over two-year period manual reflects experiences various clubs across country Model aviation fast growing hobby becoming recognized sport continue rapid growth past 10 years chart ered clubs must provided facts fig ures relevant data deal individuals cities counties federal government seeking flying sites book dedi cated toward end Additional copies available $200 MAAC DUES INCREASE FOR 80 Its officialthe Canadian counterpart AMA has voted raise its adult 18 yrs over dues rate $15 $20 beginning 1980 includes monthly publi cation Model Aviation Canada cur rently has about 24 pages per issue 10 times per year Voted down overwhelmingly proposal avoid dues increase drop ping six 10 issues publication As sidelight its interesting note some US modelers order avoid AMA dues increase year applied MAAC membership instead have told however AMA MAAC have recip rocal agreement whereby order US modeler join MAAC must first AMA member vice versa meantime especially view what MAAC able provide $20 mem bership compared AMA $25 comparison indicates AMA members getting comparable valueMAAC does has optional arrangement publication POTSHOTS & PUBLISHERS Continued page 73 ment tremendous compliment thank said effect didnt waste members money paying taxes necessary instead used money improve magazine Thats bad also implied something different other magazines know its difference try make profit operation beyond payment expenses including salaries could dividends owners stockholders whereas dont have fact cant Non-profit organiza tions allowed pay dividendsany magazine surplus subject tax Whats left over after stays magazine or ganizationno individual can touch per sonal gain profit-making com paniesthe profits can split up own ers Theres well leave see R/CMB will print entire rebuttal meantime note adding R/C Model Builder magazine name gauntlet has thrown challenge RC Modeler magazine hope R/CMB has enough gauntlets go aroundone RCM MA MAN Thus pot continues bubble modelers ultimate beneficiaries increased competition means publish ers have work harder keep readers happy end result has would otherwise have provided wish parties well friendly way AMA membership 79 now over 62000 still climbing. APPLES AND ORANGES Continued page 71 much increase intended merely cover increased costs doing same busi ness due inflation takes lot people service member ship over 70000 Theres constant flood phone calls mail takes lot people working full time handle business goes day day out basics covered story HQ op eration appeared April 79 issue Model viation article did lot help members get better perspective people takes operate national association also has given rise speculation misconceptions costs involved comes naturally people try make comparisons based own job situa tions though basis such compari sons different last months column AMA Presi dent example comparisons made between HQ salaries gov ernment civil service employees though differences like apples oranges impression given upper echelon HQ employees overpaid lower grades underpaidas com pared government jobs Yet president himself said As Civil Service supervisor long standing would have difficulty finding government positions directly comparably upper level AMA employment Similarly HQ committee signed task last year developing job de scriptions salary ranges AMA employ ees soon found civil service data mostly applicable notable differ ence between AMA government work AMA people expected have multi ple responsibilities skills prime re quirement flexibility able handle several different types jobs mainly because have able afford luxury people short AMA un derstaffed compared commercial government offices eq ulvalent workloads Thus compare salaries civil servants association employees fair exercise meaningful comparison involves looking other associations August 1979 75 APPLES AND ORANGES Cant organization provides such informa tionthe American Society Association Executives ASAE regularly gathers data associations over country fers results public information Heres interesting bit intormation Washington branch ASAE covering compensation staff size top executive employee reported data gathered 24 associations similar staff size AMA Associations 77-Avg76-Avg $59608$55120 AMA 1979 $36580 Similarly ASAE data compares second through fifth ranking employees terms salaries trend consistent average top level employees other associations much higher equivalent AMA staff may noted AMA increase 77 79 annual rate greater average associations simply reflects AMA attempt catch up meantime since 1977 inflation has es calated ASAE figures higher whereas highest AMA figure currentincluding 7% cost living increase year Thus using 1977 figures AMA sal aries much less average other associations gap remains despite previous catch-up effort Note Aside cost living increase year AMA salaries frozen current budget Theres also another meaningful way comparisonsize budget Lets look what ASAE figures show associations have similar totals work AMA has 1979 annual budget about half million dollars ASAE survey results early 1977much lower current show median salary top executive officer associations like size budgets $45000 Yet 1977 AMAs budget almost half millon dollars less 79 Either way ASAE figures looked size staff size budgetAMA sal aries come out short end difference between ASAE figures reflects national vs regional outlookthe higher figures regional based Wash ington area Ignoring using na tional median salary organizations like size AMA paying much less its top job its proportionally same below top Members neednt worry therefore DC area HQ location causing sal ary top-heaviness So comparing apples apples AMA hardly paying its top people like organizations Furthermore AMA has considerably upgraded its pay levels recent years no comparisoneven ap ples orangeswhich can make up years AMA paid its people far less other organizations sixties particu larly lean years little nothing way fringe benefitsno hospitaliza tion other insurance no annuity retire ment benefits Hospitalization annuity programs have since instituted theres long way go before AMA fringe benefits can said equal offered govern ment probably never will Anyone believes AMA people better paid other associations govern76 Model Aviation ment looking whole picture AMAs vocal critic vice-president District VI wrote following AMA President last January maybe its time someone considered presently injustice being done some staff members form paying too little jobs require tremendous dedication accomplish day after day year after year salary plan persons idea think extremely unrealistic expect anyone per form duties Executive Director less $50000 per year Most executive 1977positions remaining should $30$29425 42000 range think entire AMA pay structure should evaluated brought out dark ages Once results ot years budget better known logical expect AMAs Executive Council will looking ward staff improvement expansion near future provide better ser vices members AMA HQ thinking toward end much concerned offer ing way salaries existing em ployees although some further improvement justifiable providing help areas understaffing area especially Council has al Connecticut Maine annuselts Hampshire Rhode Island et DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper tlrstnct Vice-Presidest Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robern C Brodear 405 Main Street Nashua NJ 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 High St. Old Town MC 04468 George Parker 7 Paul LeeMA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Dr. Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave. Kisneny ME 03904 record followed results questionnaire used April District meeting voting latest Council meet ing Long Beach 300 dis tributed received back less 20 Regard ing magazine issue eight favored mag azine being mandatory five favor optional publication three un decided really lousy return per haps questionnaire wasnt put together well gave what considered fair shot MQst returned long-time dedicated modelers genuine interest modeling ex perience respect admire Dave Peltz still latest epistle has sent magazines will pro bably published couple pompous fervorless attitude Thanks Horrace adjectivesI knew would come handy someday has once again come forth opinionated efforts toward invincible walls Jericho Very frankly like lot other Council members am really getting tired BS put out some so-called leadersgrand old men angry young men self-styled hypocrites saviours So tired fact would very easy find another sport hobby partici pate am fearful heat kitready indicated support adding person staff exclusive duties relating flying sites can signi ficant benefits recent dues increaseto provide dollars necessary have someone working full time flying site problems Such services dont come cheap though AMA employees have never over paid As noted comparison other nation al associations reveal AMA lean side employee compensation dont get something nothing either realistic costs such services must allowed Its same HQ jobswe pay what job deserves Its civil service work cant compared except low er levels higher levels paid less would need people get same work done end result would dollars salaries overhead rent phones fringe benefits etc addi tional employee required current HQ philosophy avoid ing like civil service town thats full can fewer people Its less expensive efficient alter native paying people lower salary averageJohn Worth Executive Director AMA chen nor have action ashamed becomes easier live just allowing John Worth other people HQ take flak accusations anger vocal entities AMA reality retrospect must make personal confession know Council far perfect just part-time people dedication right thing enough time speak myself alone might suggest others Council equally guilty litany Council involvement During two weeks before Coun cii meeting look forward quarterly get-together go meeting fired up right thing try come home try keep home front solid solvent next three months before again wondering just what has accomplished since last Council meeting other words interim period between meetings hand led totally J Worth AMA HQ lit tle help encouragement others Council Good intentions pay rent run AMA correct inadequacies district level handle mail dis trict members coordinate AMA display booth visit shows meets clubs time permits spend roughly 6 10 hours per week average doing AMA things Headquarters still has long way go perfect need lot just PR full-time flying site procurement liaison person panacea on-going Junior pro gramand neither industry individual modeler concerted club effort criticism field going accomplish really answer point get strong feeling HQ present ly floundering because IT Headquarters reluctant anything fear being called wrong John Worth may often criti cized have heard him say times didnt take action make de cision nothing would have hap pened THIS NOW BELIEVE half reading faced problems running own business job AMA confronted would long LETS ALL TRY TO BE CONSTRUC TIVE FOR CHANGE BEFORE IT IS REALLY TOO LATE.. New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grigg District II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive Lnckpert NY 14094 Asacciete VIce-Presideerts Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY t0705 John Byene36-29213th Sr. BaysideNY 11361 Frank Drench 9 Willow Axe. Piscataway NJ 08654 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr. So Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Satrler 50 Randi Rd. Apt A-2 Schenectady NY t2309 Tom Silver RD 3 Box 412 Messena NY 13662 Hank Smith 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 flying season has finally arrived Western New York normal beautiful weather week long Im working rain high winds week end Must Murphys Lawexcept Murphy optimist very nice meeting Buffalo RC Aircrafters attempting explain AMA operations answering several ques tions Nice bunch people very active hobby April 21 travelled East Bloomfield NY request Flying Live Ones RC Club similar discussion film Marvelous Miniatures shown both meetings contin ues high demand around district Rockland County RC Club has three day show planned June 21 through 23 Bergen Mall Paramus NJ expect have over 150 planes boats cars well full-size A4 Skyraider Now what can called real show Hope fully full-size sailplane Pitts Special will also displayed will fund-rais ing program flying field Western New York Free Flight Soci ety will sponsoring its 10th annual Free Flight contest what else July 14 15 will AA meet sanction No 695 celebrate 10th anniversary have expanded meet two days ad ded number events including two special events special high point award like sDecial awards take look Dhoto hand-blowned glass trophies meet should well worth effort getting Pike NY weekend Com petition should fierce Last year 82 entries New York Pennsylvania Ohio Connecticut Maryland Canada come up fun con tinue Canadian Nats Exeter tario would like visit Disney World visit AMA museum Wings Wheels Museum Orlando ternational Airport has offered us free hope fully use portion facility own museum model aircraft proposal present will require Executive Council approval before comes being Seems like great opportunity situation right proper people involved Unfortunately close sad note Howie Applegate LIDS informs us passing PETER CERNAUSKUS long time owner Wilsons Hobbies Richmond Hill NY Pete asset hobby help hobbyists Western Long Island area deepest sincere sympathies extended family thin e Pennsylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe Dintrict III Vice-Presidettt 1101 E Rahn Rnad Dayten OH 45429 Associate Vice-Prneide,ts Joe Ciben 5192 Edenhurst Lynhurnt OH 44124 Francis Fluhartir 5D4 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Laird Jackson 623 Meadombrook Sn Danid PA 19087 Edward Winner 1521 Summit Sn. McKeesport PA 15131 Well attended April Council meeting Long Beach CA say least interesting opportunity meet face face certain vocal AMA dissenters listen arguments about certain sues read column last time will recall said piece about dissen tion necessity putting whole thing proper perspective organization size AMA bound have differ ences opinion plain distortion print ed fact seems rather childish chief dis senter Mr Dave Peltz Chatsworth CA tended Council meeting given ample opportunity witness Councils delib erations voice opinions has now reported impressions AMA Council press will waste time debate him point point however must set record straight item business have pushing some time promote fundamental need modelingfly ing sites So meeting moved HQ proceed hire employee assigned fly ing site acquisition soon AMA finan cially able subject Council approval motion passed 12 3 abstentions proviso properly relates achievement financial solvency es tablishment necessary budget item employee job description expect take final action matter next Council meeting Nats time Mr Peltz reports among various other distortions Council voted down hiring person full time job would help acquire help save flying sites utter lie resent such distortion matter have much personal interest some time finally settled Council meeting would like turn plea sant subjects Council took positive action exer cising question alternate memberships committee action formulate alternative possibilities Council action motion reduce costs senior citizens approved Employee travel advances loans clar ified magazine thoroughly dis cussed After much heated debate de cided leave magazine pretty much since represents tremendous AMA asset communications also indications meeting media people magazine represents no substantial threat commercial magazines Since total meet ing report will available reading elsewhere issue wont discuss item business will report however definite possibility exists free AMA mu seum space newly-established museum Wings Wheels located Orlando FL also understand low cost space leasing available same location lando International Airport AMA HQ oc cupancy offer will further investigat ed view its excellent location tour ists convenience exposure general public nice letter Paul Sekula Limestone PA Crash Incorporated Aero modelers CIA concerning third annual fun-fly stand-off scale contest ap parently have having ball pre vious affairs need boost attendance participation So folks looking good time July 22 contact Paul 116 Old Woods Rd Dubois PA 15801 Well folks Irm writing run wing naturally flying back Nevada flight testing Hope MA can read scribbling since dont have access typist PEACE Delaware oct xl Culumbia 0 Maryland k Carnlina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsrrille VA 23111 Associate Vice-Presidents Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipson Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crisply 611 Beechwood Dr Charlnttsnille VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tynola Road Charlotte NC 26210 Scottie Moynr 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19809 John Preason 7012 Elnira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Fayetteville NC 28301 April Council meeting past history now what discussed will ap pear elsewhere Model v/at/on am sure some out would like know what results reference questions have asking Dis trict feel about certain items magazine being part AMA membership Council voted again keep magazine part member ship package vote arrange ment because really believe should way Distict IV membership confirmed letters asked felt majority letters said keep part package Now dont agree did let know did agree dont write complain now will al ways ask ahead time feel about AMA policies response pro con way will vote majority rules District IV reference safety rules e aircraft Council went along Quar ter Scale Associations recommendations August 1979 77 limit weight 40 lbs did put horsepower other restriction power plant time need input subject better way control power rather fixed horsepower dis placement rule What thinking have made proposal Council either hire appoint existing AMA em ployee job position will procur ing lobbying working local AMA clubs find flying sites idea behind have AMA full-time employee sole job would find flying sites either helping chartered clubs have some thing going local authorities private land owners need advice assistance lobby directly federal parks recreation people national level pro cure sites whatever needed get us places fly As result proposal Earl Witt has instructed John Worth look cost feasibility report back findings next Council meeting will keep posted results action would welcome comments suggestions Plans District Meeting shaping up very rapidly Prince George Radio Control Club PG RC Bowie MD has agreed let us use flying site fun fly have run snag date August 25-26 since large Control Line event scheduled same weekend may have change District Meeting until sometime October As soon worked out will let know way column also special mailing clubs District Trans-Am Race shaping up very nicely also looks like will have chance meet some during race will CD teams fly through District lvs area legs B C lot other items discussed Council meeting would im possible comment column will published minutes Council meeting MA Read let know what thinking just case aware will vote year Secretary-Treasurer AMA odd-numbered districts will vote District VPs sorry have put up until end 1980 have two people nominated position Sec-Treas Jim McNeill current Secretary-Treasurer John Byrne past VP current AVP District II John also ran AMA President last year lost small margin will glad discuss candidates further letter phone person interested have another preference let AMA know about nominating choice should done before August Council meeting Nats Whats Happening District IV Meade Modelers planning big model airplane show July 4th have some great plans event keep touch put date calendar fun time Wilson RC Modelers planning aviation day August 17 1979 need modelers around Wilson NC help out can help contact Dick Proseus president club Quantico Marine Corps Base Dont forget set aside dates June 30 July 1 Un-Contest Quantico Marine Base reopening air museum will Scale event Marine Corps will award trophy best Scale model Marine aircraft Winston-Salem Radio Control Club mak ing plans 3rd annual Jim Thrift morial Day Fun Fly scheduled October 6-7 event formerly called Jim Thrift Fun Fly started back 1963 oldest continuing RCcontestheld North Carolina plan attendhow about Miniature Aircraft Society Haywood MASH Club North Carolina started last year three members has now grown membership 37 Thats what call growing fast Keep up good work MASH Any modelers around Can ton looking progessive club contact W R Hardin MASH president Alabama Honda gia rssrppi to Sico Sovit Carolina ssrr V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Associate Vice-Presidents John Gorday 631 Oaeen Circle Jackson MS 39209 Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood Dr Huntsville AL 35805 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlee St. Charleston Hgts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr. Delray BeachF L 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr. Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Bos 1532 Faiardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman PD Boa 1643 Eglin AFB FL 32542 Tom Thacker 2390C Lawrenville Hwy Decatur GA 30033 Show Teams worth weight gold nitro Hot Stuff whichever hap pen need moment reason Im happy announce District V has new sanctioned Show Teamthe Demajagua RC Flying Team Puerto Rico showy perhaps equally valu able its own way inexpensive trainer Charles Ricci has designed can use left-over wing good 09 engine very little else vacationing around Pompano Beach FL Charles will happy show Knock-About pictured above give directory local RC flying fields Broward County/Palm Beach area can find him RC Aircraft Shop 2159 SE 9th SL Pompano Beach Flying models Florida great way spend va cation Somebody does read column after June issue ran picture goodlooking young fellow holding airplane didnt know name did Keith Beatty 11-year-old future RC pilot Birmingham AL Id like have least picture youngster column someone will have help out sending picture Speaking young fliers Chad Stewart stepson AVP Ed Moorman won first place Florida Rat Race third place AMA Slow Rat recent Jacksonville Flying Reb els Control Line contest Sandy Parmenter secretary club writes Florida Slow Rat set up new fliers compete against older fliers Its great fun fatherson/daughter teams like George John Hatvany Wilbur Ken Hicks Jacksonville contest picture below tells story about Py lon Racingeach cross represents mid-air collision Pylon racing fast furious fun vtfe flown nronerlv particular Quickie belongs Stu Richmond Roswell GA Stu ex Floridian flying fast left busy holding Old-Timer Vintage RC Un-Contests least thats what old club Tropic Aeros RC Club said about him recent newsletter Tropic Aeros fly old Tamiami Airport Its great flying site flying rules posted gate field great transmitter impound/freq uency control box rioht eate see nicture below info about Tropic Aeros sent Warren Bishop mem ber club says deserve word appreciation have done model aviation Miami area Warrens wife Connie showing off old RCM design Mark airplane re designed Thanks Bill Schreer both pictures items discussed recent Executive Council meeting want mention 78 Model Aviation just two First Council voted set 40pound weight limit models engine limit discussed next time am skeptical about safety of40 pounds model flying around Im willing shown safe time dont have enough safety sta tistics make educated guess about weight limit time limit may have increased decreased depending safety experience Secondly Council voted keep magazine basic part membership package favored optional magazine voted would like com plete report have specific questions please write DISTRICT V CLUB OF THE MONTH Gulf Coast Radio Control Club months featured club has 30 members 40 acres under lease Mobile County Alabama School Board have just added $2000 paved runway supple ment well-used grass strip have annual mall show Jaycees have asked hold air show priorto Greater Gulf State Fair Jim Downey bottom column left didnt really crash just suddenly got curious about what inside little air plane decided open up take look Thanks Paul Torp sending report Thats month away go . IIInorv rava ucky ourr VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Butfalo Grove IL 60090 Associate Vice-President Dave Davis c/a DA tvterprises Box 335 l-Iaubstadt IN 47630 Chuck Delano 7203A Twiv Oaks Dr. lediavapolis IN 46226 Roger Geers RR 5 Duincy IL 02301 Frank Hughes 709 Nt 44sh St Kansas City MO 64116 Glenv Lee gio Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Jim Sears P0 Boa 308 Burgin KY 40310 Bob underwood 4100 Concord Oaks Dr. St Louis MD 63128 team used Halberstat get win ner s circle channels Wheres pipe Things July 4 Freeport RC Modelers Airshow Alberthus Airport Tom Ruby Rt 3 Freeport IL 61032 July 8 Lansing IL Pelicans Old-Timer Meet Bong Field WI July 8 Hot Heads MAC CL Contest St Louis MO July 15 Chicago Aeronuts FF Meet Bong Field WI July 21 4th Annual SOAR Great Race Lockport IL July 22 Indianapolis IN City-Wide Fun Fly Challenge Indpls RC clubs July 24 25 26 LSF National Tourna ment Grand Champion Selection Lewis University Airport Romeoville IL Aug 11 12 Spirits St Louis Pattern Sport Scale Contest includes pre-novice pattern Aug 17 18 19 Quincy IL Falcons Chicago Pylon Club Pylon Races Mt Ster ling IL near Quincy Site includes camping fishing swimming numerous other facil ities Contact AVP Roger Geers Point Ponder K M Canales Knight Flyer KC Northern Knights MAC newsletter May 79 An RC model airplane hole sky lined balsa wood fiberglass etc money thrown Newsletter Round-Up Rock Valley Flyer has very interesting continuing article RC history Might very informative newer hobbyists Rock Valley RC Flyers 1774 Greenleaf Way Rockford IL 61108 Illinois Valley RC Clubs Chord & Span spotted words wisdom friendly advice Sky Squires RC Carbondale IL has real publicity committee Lynn Elston Hoover PSI Both newspaper maga zine articles feature him contest travels District VI has its share fighters Bud Bodzioch brought attention April Miniature Aircraft Combat Association News letter listing top 20 Combat pilots 1978 District VI aces Paul Curtiss-2 John Segal-3 Bud Bodzioch-4 Bob Burch John Frank tied 6th Eric Taylor -16almost third district proud Crashing model often brings remorse think despair two must suffering Denny Baker Pekin IL RC Club lost models equipment workshop floods melting snow Bob Scott Riverwoods IL returned Arizona find snow caved roof barn-work shop destroying beautiful model air planes boats equipment Damn winter Congratulations Ft Wayne Flying Circuits selection AMAs Award Excellence thanks Sentral Illinois Radio Society Bloomington IL super hos pitality shown some fellow club members enjoyed day flying SIRS beautiful flying site great fun day SIRS perfect hosts would wonderful activities con cerning model aviation just one-tenth pleasant Saturday May 12th remainder article will concern rather unpleasant side modeling terestsAMA business Business associated work Work always unpleasant especial ly lazy Yet AMA business can fun August 1979 79 uL f~L It. OT cne unoay Tilers iop row ravis Nelson Paul Torp Alvin Reed Bottom row Dennis Johnson Paul Foley Charley Whatley C out gua,a wusn ,,u,c, 4a invaded Vince IvlanKowski great hairy face has captured K C MO North ern Knights leader Dick Lemons Sunchasers John B Lak Latest reports indicate VM has retreated back own ter ritories after campaign Antioch Shopping Center Mall Show Carry Winter activity Quincy IL "B Falcons RC Club includes Annual Peanut Scale Contest Don Bill Laws father-son get go distant points live up spend YOUR money cant work cause nothing accomplished April least 17 persons travelled Los Angeles AMA expense lived Queen Mary several days meeting day went MAC Show ball because AMA members generous thank accomplish ments assembly directorate would difficult list since dont remember few items didnt must interest some since letters petitions etc demanding did give optional magazine next year give choice would democratic would compromise re sponsibilities Since 62% 1978 member ship took magazine about 95% re newing obviously approve AMA policies reasoning must like get ting older since get older day course alternative has nothing decision didnt give alternate member ship plan next year established com mittee study subject Isnt strange last year mandated magazine twice 78 dues did require committee study did positive thing going let help us get around year creased travel allowance guys just keep digging deeper youve got another dollar somewhere might have use some money go around convince need another dues increase near future As now must increase expenses meet anticipated income must increased cover rising expenses didnt take real action ease fre quency problems could damage .. good relations really applied some pressure Besides communications industry expands new market lace industrial communities new communications 50 watt trans mitters RC frequencies can go back CL FF Whats beef Yes lot didnt Now some things should did would cutting fun money might cause AMA hierarchy listen Would really want let club contact Ohio Casualty Co Hamilton Ohio obtain primary surance $3 $5 per member rather AMAs secondary $25 per member Dont miss out wondering just what home owners policy will cover AMAs policy much broader private policies secondary Model Aviation non-member $12 per full year plus $5 insurance would let keep money need cavort around country Dont other thing shouldnt become Contest Director spend $1 change Open license CD spend $2 sanction Class Contest could obtain free 1980 renewal think anyone would sanction Class Indoor Hand-Launch Glider contest garage weekday 8 805 pm con testant threw object toward ceiling timed given cool first place Contest Director filed report CD gets free AMA license MA So can renew Open license $3 Some thing like could keep home year have written much mandatory magazine last time will such couple issues ago points MA ing subsidized rebutted AMA HQ reasoning valid MA new needed support time has changed validity Now MA age firmly es tablished market place Additional fi nancial help its parent AMA no long er required AMA should give MA dol lars collects MA return MA should provide however magazines AMA re quires AMA give additional funds whatecr source whatever reason such enables non-profit magazine increase its expenses subsidy no matter put say isnt insult intelligence contemporary modeler So article little long month next few months promise short Have great summer dont get too slow dont get too lowkeep nose up turns use lots top rudderll See yaall low igan 0 Mnnesnra onsn VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 lewa Avenue Muscatine IA 52761 Assoesate Vice-Presideots James Clark 4444 Woodniew Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Robert Lundberg 4928 Tioga Sr. Duluth MN 55804 Tim Price 11287 Saar Sterling Hgts. MI 48078 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph MI 49085 Geoff Styles 2801 5 Beaumont Am Kansasnille WI 53139 Terry Taylor 5308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus MI 48174 apologies BOB HENSING MINNESOTA SOARING SOCIETY mentioning sponsor Soaring contest Minneapolis August 26th will conjunction TCRC Soaring contest 25th am very happy report District VII West meeting Minneapolis May 7th tremendous success first time know seminar newsletters held great deal enthusiasm shown participants LES HARD drove way Lansing MI discuss offset print ing layouts photography other major concepts newsletters Les should con gratulated efforts traveling dis tance help fellow modelers Another seminar held concerned flying sites Since seems major problem clubs also well re ceived excellent ideas brought out DAVE BECKSTROM ANOKA COUNTY RC club explained problems solutions involving noise complaints nearby resident Through continued effort help Minnesota Polution Control Commission able resolve noise problem retain flying field Another session concerned contest coor dination benefits gained clubs contest coordinator did sit meeting busy trying meet talk people could meet ing very well attended partici pants felt well worthwhile much time left open AMA discussion interest keen questions fielded myself JOHNNY CLEMENS EARL WITT After excel lent attitude adjustment period poolside banquet held attended 91 people proved informative enlightening humorous food great special thanks following clubs worked gether make meeting success TWIN CITIES RADIO CONTROLLERS MINNE SOTA SOARING SOCIETY GRASSFIELD RC ANOKA COUNTY RC FLYING EA GLES RC MINNEAPOLIS PISTON POP PERS MINNEAPOLIS ARROW CLUB ST PAUL RC CLUB Next years meeting promises better meeting also gave chance meet Associate Vice-Presidents Western part District VII including GEOFF STYLES JIM CLARK TERRY TAYLOR BOB LUNDBERG JOHN EVERT Con test Coordinator West JIM SINTON Con trol Line Contest Board member hope see next year Since unable Council meeting Long Beach asked BILL ROHR ING represent District VII file report included below C U Nats PS Greater Detroit Soaring & Hiking Society holding Thermal Soaring contest August 18-19 Troy Ml See Contest Calendar details again pleasure report Ex ecutive Council meeting proxy District VII meeting held Long Beach CA April 27th tie MACS Craft Hobby Show 18th 29th Before starting report specific business Ill cover Id like report outsider dedication thoughtfulness long hours work VPs put behalf come over country attend meetings taking off work come hours preparation thought best ways represent strong AMA Everything given due consider ation first topics agenda Council meeting discussion some type different set-up AMA member ships classes types al plans people meeting after ideas came out motion passed boil VPs ideas down three finite proposals later Council selection As understand will probably mean same dues 1980 considered something senior citizen now could corporated 1980 dues passed unanimously senior citizens 65 older pay dues equal family member ship exciting new item come up meeting offer space AMA museum space old B-S 2 hangar Orlando Florida airport Its few miles Disney World main floor being used largest private collection historic aircraft could use 6000 square feet possibly under hangar floor air conditioned clean has high ceilings built allow expansion best allfree moved passed investigate opportunity report back concern Quarter Scalers discussion safety moved passed 40 lbs top weight limit 80 Model Aviation insurance purposes will included safety code later moved passed would no insurance air planes operated within safety code notice included sanctions Nothing done limiting engine size either displacement horsepowerbecause difficulty involved controlling measuring study will given prob lem hope limiting output some other way Done Lowe reported possible site 1980 Nats Its Clinton County Air port Bloomington Ohio sounded very promising John Embry reported area dustries have getting 50 watt approval FCC couple 72 MHz frequencies moved passed go record letter FCC protest ing approval high power transmitting low power transmitting area seemed like best approach us time considering request 30 new fre quencies FCC has recently passed its first step Two Awards Excellence awarded deserving clubs Approval also given Distinguished Service Award well deserved pleasure have involved approval awards winners will announced upon presentation awards next Council Meeting will Wed nesday night 1979 Nats Lincoln NE Before signing off want congratulate local club Whirlwinds Southwest ern Michigan great job did Gem Dikker 7th year host ing swap shop last Saturday February has now grown out its building club has already lined up bigger quarters near old location park ing facilities next year See Bill Arkarsar siara Meico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII VicePresident 1500 Anita Street Soiphor lA 70663 Assoelane Vice-Presidents Bozz Anerill9tt7 La Barraoea NE Alborquerqoe NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sotphor LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasannon TX 78064 Larry Sarror 1415 Manor Dr Bartleonille OK 74003 Well Executive Council meeting Long Beach behind us now contro versies roll Yes Council did vote retain mandatory status Model via tion magazine 1980 know popular everyone far coun try AMA have operated major ity rule principle majority opinion Yes did vote condition As modeler businessman am firmly con vinced way go Among other things considered meeting provision reduced mem bership fee senior citizens proposal update AMA by-laws Also proposal include full-time person work clubs flying site problems AMA HQ discussed action started next meeting Nats August fully devel oped proposal will prepared John Worth outlining job duties require ments including estimated costs Undoubted ly will reading about activities meeting elsewhere issue wont pursue much did have sev eral guests meeting including Betty Stream Bev Wisniewski Al Novotnik Model Airplane News inimitable Dave Peltz AVPs District XIII Ned Barnes Dave Pelts addressed Council sev eral occasions AMA members privilege going District VP asking appears very intelligent albeit some what misinformed man lot ideas have real merit undoubtedly will over period time effect some improvements AMA nothing else Daves efforts will re suit airing lot clean linen does ap pear impatient Council prob ably little plodding times About 10 days after return Long Beach Ned Barnes suffered heart attack currently recuperating hospital Colorado as aska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue PIt 68005 hometown Sulphur ing well will several weeks before can go back work know Ned personnel director job 1974 1975 1978 Nats Let him hear days get pretty long con fined address beginning column Ned planned have district meeting during Dallas Trade Show Due job conflict couldnt make itso Ned making arrangements planned chair meeting As result illness obviously cannot time read excellent opportunity will have missed feel such meeting past due plan try again set up something perhaps through Associate VPs various areas district have thoughts and/ location write Speaking have written about something required reply have received three four weeks please drop second note think am current have nagging feeling some thing has fallen through cracks Enough now. Associane Vice-Presideno Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Bled Caoper WY 82601 Pool Kesel 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102Shelter erected bY club members club Jim OReilly 4760 N Battin Wichita KS 67220funds provide shade during hot over Jim Ricketto 5165 Cloodas Sioux Falls SD 57103lOol summer days August 1979 81 photo report month features Sky Corral RC Club Pueblo CO pictures taken Dale Alyea Above clubs fantastic flying site Sunday afternoon has 3500-ft runways paved pit area good safe distance away Note paved ready areas near runway intersections shelter transmitter impound pit area Below Club officials L-R Jim Rodgers maintenance Bob Thomas safety Jerry Bible president Duane Pisciotta VP Del Milne secretary-treasurer Axtona lxrna n da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Presidents Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnas Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1 tOO West Sham Fresno CA 93711 Lotnie Kroeber 4295 Boalder Hwy. Las Vegas NV 89121 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tatson AZ B5710 Berry Stream 3723 Snowden Ane Long Beach CA 90806 Keith Whitney t4AB5Japiter Dr Salt Lake City UT 84117 Ill start months report relating incident connection recent Coun cii meeting Long Beach Vice-President District VI going see California well represented Council meeting felt might able make meeting thoroughly briefed Dave Peltz District X matters District VI question wasnt Associate Vice-President District VI utilized feel district should represented somebody close half-way across country problem double representation Dis trict X never came about District VI Vice-President able attend As Council meetingseveral items interest us transpired Ill con vey First off committee formed work out possible two-class type license some other means dues reduction member joins insurance committee report back January 1980 Council meeting voted against motion because time frame felt Jan uary too long wait motion passed long last something under way reduce dues will offer senior citizen discount 1980 Anyone over 65 years age will able join renew $17 1980 will remain effect till see what com mittee report what action taken Council So second step toward dues re duction has made Before go further want mention District X some notable members present Council meeting stayed entire session First off very capable As sociate VP Betty Stream was accompanied Beverly Wisniewski Dave Peltz present guest given time address Council various times throughout day questions comments ventured forth next item interest magazine issue much discus sion over making optional again pushed optional status no avail issue failed vote single-sided tally nine continuing five offer option Im afraid issue dead some time now unless committee reports January option might way go insurance type licenses film maker Jay Gerber presently winding up work Scale film next project film Nationals completed Council has instructed him make couple short 10 minutes less films shown groups club might approaching obtain flying site Probably two films will made slanted obtain ing RC site other combined UCIFF effort films will made show average property owner disci pline safety models modelers Council approved expenditure funds bring various FAI teams together weekend practice prior de parture overseas activity Free Flight team will first utilize new set-up will closely watched see what benefits come since trial basis two-year FAI cycle method training least checking awareness rules Contest Directors being studied full report should made next Council meeting clarification made meeting what members chartered club need long AMA requirements say members chartered club must belong AMA quite right instance lot husband wife teams join club dues-paying members husband has AMA license furthermore husband flies model wife worker timer what-have-you Under set-up wife need have AMA license yet may belong chartered club course non-AMA member must never fly modelthats no-no committee formed study re vise AMA by-laws document drafted AMA formed 30s has patched mended ever since will complete facelift stem stern Something closer home concerns Russ Barreras model museum Russ just recently relocated Morgan Hill Northern Cali fornia finished unpacking boxes crates entered hospital exploratory surgery doctors gave him month live saw can cer misfortune coming right top move has family dire financial straits Council voted expenditure up $1000 motion help pay utility bills Morgan Hill museum would real loss museum go out business letter Lake Charles LA read About third Sky Corrals current mem bership recent meeting THINKIN LINCOLN Dale Alyeas B-25H built Royal kit Fine flyer two OS Sch 40s retracts flaps Member Morris Shanstrom recent club meeting displayed fine looking Cub Resident FF expert Gary Baughman holds Bucker Jungmeister Peanut Gary Joe Plute running FF contest Sky Corral field September 30 82 Model Aviation Council gist letter want enter formal negotiations AMA regards headquarters relocating John Worth going follow up Model Aviation AMAs magazine will have full-page devoted safety aspects hobby starting January 1980 issue Letters fliers learned mishap will welcome information will passed Once again Council approached question very large models last time around defined what model time defined upper limit weight order qualify insurance weight selected 40 pounds compromise based large amount input interested indi viduals organizations Consequently will please some displease others hope youll realize nothing can will please everybody same time next question Council face limit engine size horsepower set limit cubic inches limit horsepower limit venturi size Let hear interested readers matter time print book obtain flying sites should available headquarters compilation data successful clubs what went through obtain site Write call headquarters find out get copy must reading club looking site Headquarters presently investigating feasability hiring person full time help clubs obtain flying site time action arrives believe ad will run Model vi atlo n AMAs legal counsel going write strong letter protest FCC over allow ing use powerful paging transmitters 72 MHz concern over inability modelers some locations use frequencies due interference nominated Betty Stream Distin guished Service Award Council whole heartedly approved Betty has ranked among hardest workers AMA After meeting adjourned entire Council Dave Peltz trooped over Wisniewskis household barbeque com plete liquid refreshments ges ture friendship part entire Wisniewski family certainly appre ciated certainly want publicly thank back mentioned going hold election replacement Control Line Contest Board Since have decided include contest boards will few ground rules simple majority will rule feel minimum number votes should specified keep person being elected five people took trouble vote Out 12000 members District X feel should get least 1% response minimum oust incumbent Therefore will take least 120 votes change matters Ill have details next month meantime need nominations people interested serving contest board have two months time issue appears volunteer nominate latest club meeting took Santa Barbara Radio Controlled Modelers dynamic club led Dave Sanchez club president called few days before meet ing said would become problem tending meeting due no gasoline being available said no problem club members owns gas station made ar rangements fill up arrival After filled car Dave club treasurer Jerry Livers took dinner long talk over very good meal seems 90-member club has typical problemimminent loss flying site have using same site 25 years temporary basis progress closing around presently looking site can continue fly day finally comes cant use old site movie Marvelous Miniatures shown club very well re ceived After film club served coffee cake cake huge affair welcoming message directed Santa Barbara bunch sure went out way make feel welcome succeed ed beyond wildest hopesl Thanks lot guys Im looking forward returning some day THERMALS Alaska 0 Idaho Montana on rngtno XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith tintrict XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Auoduta Vica-Psidu5a Al Cln 1607 S von El,, Pocanallo ID 83201 Simon Dream Rn 1 Box 48 Broadojew MT 59018 Ed MoColloagh 53 SE 61 Pornland OR 97215 Orlando OIy Reco 26608 Dover Cl. KenO WA 98031 Zhado Thompson N 3613 Nornsande Spokane WA 99208 Don zipoy 21418 NE Main So. Redmond WA 98052 phone number 206 542-6061 home 655-9572 work Nats Free Flight Update interested flying Free Flight Nats following paragraph must strong possibility gasoline automobile may problem Lincoln prediction pos sibility must considered good ideas minimizing gas usage Nats have sent thank have done Rather make changes thing now have wrong following course action will used get Lincoln means practical will used streamline events save time gaso line means must keep up what going field day Flying hours may changed processing may moved events may moved will best publish changes advance like weather can change hourly way reader has chided telling about weather like intent hide truth have simply lived can windy will make field small though may large comparison home field Thunder storms can appear afternoons probably Mother Nature will have some other surprises us well See June 1979 issue pages 87 93 other infor mation BCRC Exposition Joy Farmer other members Benton County RC Group hereby offered apology Joy dutifully sent infor mation time called assure received material filed right place noted list things put column Unfortunately Ex position held group Corvallis never made print Well have several re ports event will combined Thanks due Steve Tischler Barnstormers Ed McCollough AVP Portland cohort Eds name believed Nolan Oregon Exposition sponsored Benton County RC Club program participation Portland Sky Knights Portland Barnstormers Salem RC Pilots Assn Albany Thundervolts Kiamath Falls Flight Masters Special plaudits due Joy Farmer did work good turnout fine models weather did cooperate cold windy Ed McCollough held District meeting proved very lively interesting Among technical things presentation Jerry Holcomb floats model aircraft covered everything Z very informative well done everyone appreciated effort Jerry put presentation discussion should heard anyone contemplating flying water Best Show honors split Bill Richards Kiamath Falls OR Stafford Chipmunk John Holbert Corvallis scratch-built Spitfire Richards model spectators favorite Holberts model preferred contestants fifth annual event being planned spring 1980 sure plan hope will too way pro spective contestants note no entries Antique Military Scale Modern Mil itary Scale Non-Military Scale Golden Age Aircraft nor flying boats informa tion write BCRC 2025 NW Circle Blvd Corvallis OR 97330 some winners Non-Military Standoff Scale Bill Richards Chipmunk Kiamath Falls Flight Masters Pylon Racers Lon Schroeder Four-Bits BCRC Non-Builder Model Jim Trump Skyliner BCRC Sport Monoplane Jim Trump Contender Sport Bi-Plane Bill Glaeser Smith Miniplane BCRC Pattern Aircraft Bob Crump Curare Port land Barnstormers Military Stand-Off Scale Jim Norwood Messerschmidt Bf-109 G-8 Salem Pilots Helicopters Vahan Dinihanian Hughes SOOc Corvallis Saliplanes Chris Brundege Cloud Bound 4 Portland Sailplane Society Non-Powered Boats Herb Hoser 501800 Marblehead Hilisboro Model Yacht Club Powered Boats 1 Bob Fox original swamp boat BCRC 2 Bob Govro original cabin cruiser BCRC Motorized Ground Vehicle Dave Wells XR3-1 1 Combat Support Vehicle Corvallis Original Design Mike Alsworth Tripacer BCRC Winners four-event fun-fly conducted Albany Thundervolts 1 Tim Bartel Thundervolts 2 Larry Steinert Coos Bay Area Flyers 3 John Allenby Umpqua Valley Modelers August 1979 83 -j
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/08
Page Numbers: 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83
The AMA Executive Council met Long Beach California its regular Spring meet ing Following list actions taken 1 Membership a It approved thata committee should appointed make recommendations January concerning whether leave mem bership choices offer various options b It approved Senior Citizens discount will offered 65 over $17 include magazinebeginning offer clarified 2 Employees a The Executive Director submit Council approval proposal regarding policy advancing travel funds repayment unused balances b A 7% cost living increase approved Executive Director 3 Magazine a A proposal reinstate previous op tional choice concerning magazine receipt adult members approved b The AMA magazine staff asked produce Nats time statement preferred policies guidelines magazine develop ment including recommendations concerning content distribution c It approved magazine stay its present size until recommenda tions b reviewed Council 4 Films a A review has requested detailing number AMA films produced date costs involved number showings outside AMA clubs b It approved No 2 priority new film should short help get flying sites 5 FAI Teams a A HQ proposal provide funds en able US teams assemble practice ses sion before World Championships ap proved b A FF Team Selection Committee pro posal AMA provide additional funds same purpose 79 FF team approved noting ample money FF team fund purpose 6 CD Certification proposal H Cain require written exam Contest Director applicants approved principle re ferred back further development 7 Insurance a The Executive Director asked seek legal advice concerning exclusion com mercial show teams AMA insurance cov erage b The Council clarified chartered club members need AMA members designated Associ ate members operate models 8 By-Laws a A committee recommend changes approved including composition committee b It approved committee should first make recommendations time Nats Council meeting concerning NAA representation duties responsibilities Secretary-Treasurer proxy representation Council meetings 9 Museums a It approved $1000 made available Presidents discretion Russ Barrera model aviation museum Cali fornia b The Executive Director authorized proceed further investigation pro viding AMA model aviation museum conjunction Wings Wheels lando Florida c Frank Ehling approved curator AMAs museum activities 10 Safety a Beginning later January 1980 full-page Model Aviation will devoted month safety matters b A maximum weight limit 40 lbs model aircraft insurance purposes will required upon publication information Model viatlOn effective July 1 c RC Pylon meets provided surance coverage safety aspects cur rent rules observed effective July 1 NMPRA also requested consider stringently safety proposals special emphasis speed limitation ii VP Budgets allowances district AMA expenses increased $750 $1000 include phone expenses include Secretary-Treasurers expenses 12 Membership Lists Council reaffirmed previous policy sell lists com mercial purposes 13 Sanctions Cains proposal regarding defi nitions Demonstrations Fun Flys accepted submission Council mail vote 14 FCC Council voted request legal counsel drafting letter protest regard ing high power allocations low power fre quencies used RC 15 Perpetual Trophies hand considered AMA museum property Frank Ehling produce proposal aspects such trophy handling including future donations 16 Hotline newsletter AMA officer information exchange approved 17 Flying Site Aid An employee addition HQ staff responsibilities flying site matters approved principle speci fic proposal requested HQ Nats time 18 Awards Three Awards Excellence approved specifics published after pre sentations same Distinguished Service Award 19 Next Council Meeting Nats Lincoln Nebraska August 1 approximately 9pm Note Many other items discussed action Minutes meeting avail able upon request FRIENDS OF RUSS BARRERA ORGANIZE TO SAVE MUSEUM worlds great perhaps great est model aircraft museums crisis Russ Barrera barely changed location Model Aircraft Museum Library San Marcos southern California Morgan Hill northern part state stricken cancer died May 8th picture health beginning March year Russ deteriorated rapidly over next two months move Morgan Hill site great annual Scale contests completed before Russ troubles began merely first phase next step unpack display everything preparation grand opening Russ didnt get stepit awaits help volunteers funds 70 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 SYNOPSIS OF APRIL 27 COUNCIL MEETING DECISIONS carry Russ left off bought property built building house museum3200 square feet floor spaceand made move San Marcos Some models hung rafters magazines books placed racks much remains done Display cases need constructed well shelves small office other facilities Signs need made inventorying cataloging needs completed models need repaired Utility bills power water phones need paid insurance security pro tection need provided basic ingredient necessary make Russ lifetime work visible available world money family Russ wife Lorraine two daughters determined carry out plans memorial assisted friends have agreed serve vol unteer board modelers need help contributions being solicited Until legalities fund transfer worked out AMA receiving holding contributions Donations may made payable AMABarrera Museum FundSuite 400 815 Fifteenth St NW Washington DC 20005 Russ Barreras museum chock full famous special models earmarked museum display near future such Carl Goldbergs original free flight Zipper Bill Wisniewskis con trol line speed Pink Lady museum building has dozens large cartons full fa mous models some already hanging viewGoldbergs Sailplane Elbert J Weathers Pacificoaster Russ collec tion covers whole lifespan spectrum model aviation history unless means provided bring museum alive see years effort date may wasted destroyed moths rats dust ravages sus pended animation Needed preserve tremendous time capsule model aviation history financial aid supplement hours labor pledged friends Russ Barrera modeler can show appreciation need let heritage lost fering donation Time critical family has suffered much needs know great support project can dedicate time effort carrying Without strong show support drive continuity could stalled would tragedy should al lowed happen help can make sure doesnt Russ Barreras museum comes alive again memorial him liv ing history model aviation OWNERS Lorraine Barrera Patricia Rogers Barbara Carnes ADVISORY BOARD Gliders Bob Larsh OIT Rubber John Pond OfT Gas John Pond Indoor Clarence Mather Mod FF Sal Taibi UC L Williams G Wil liams RC G Williams L Williams RC Ken Willard Photo Warren Shipp Historian John Pond Engines Karl Carison Accessories Karl Carison Historian-Peanut Models/Small Scale Bill Hannan Mags-FiIe/Librarian-Films Dick Dwyer Repair Tex Newman Repair J McCracken Contributions Bill Warner Contributions Bill Stroman Historian Carl Hatrak Legal Bud Harrah ADVISORS-ATLARGE Carl Goldberg John Worth Frank Zaic 40 LB UMIT FOR AMA INSURANCE Effective immediately July 1 AMA Safety Code amended include weight limit 40 lbs model aircraft means model weighs over 40 lbs launched will covered AMA insurance AMA Executive Council unanimously voted change its April 27 meeting provide evidence positive action has taken put some control cur rent proliferation model sizes demonstrate FAA insurance company other safety-oriented group individual AMA can provide self-regulation its activites avoid action others equally concerned less knowledgeable taking action AMA noted inputs Quarter Scale Association Ameri ca QSAA suggested limits 4 horsepower 40 pounds would accept able builders large model aircraft Council noted however horse power limit difficult deal highly variable Council therefore deferred ac tion power limits until detailed study can made subject AMA INSURANCE FOR RC PYLON RACING AMA Executive Council April 27 approved amending AMA Safety Code ef fective July 1 require AMA sanctioned RC Pylon Races accordance safety aspects current AMA rule book effect void AMA insurance meets run accordance rules such items safety distances example taking action AMA noted inputs National Miniature Pylon Racing As sociation NMPRA recommended rather attempt control perform ance pylon racing models safety em phasis should races set up operated point being such races safe current rules safety procedures followed APPLES AND ORANGES Erroneous impressions continue plague understandings AMA HQ operation particularly area salaries apparent ly bothers some people AMA budget shows about half million dollars salaries little appreciation what really volved Coupled malor dues increase situation lends itself suggestions costs reduced especially concerning number employees amounts get paid same time constant pres sure better service dues costing its natural members expect money though Continued page 75 August 1979 71 Among National ouerang ouciuty noera UT uirucors meeting i oiaao last APIl R top row Stan Pfost NSS President Helen Olsen member NSS board University City MO bottom John Worth AMA Executive Director Earl Witt AMA President AMA officers invited Pfost discuss details AMA-NSS coordination concerning team selection competition rules Nats planning PRESIDENTS REPORT President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS EARL E WITT 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 MEMBERSHIP DUES Executive Council has approved lower senior citizen membership rate Effective publication notice members over 65 years will receive full membership AMA family rates subject council verification min utes amounts 32% reduction older members few number have cases member years will necessary submit some form legal age certll~ation membership application TRANS-AM RELAY RACE talked Bob Doris Rich MAC Show Long Beach said would traveling Trans-Am Relay Race route during May June hope meet clubs teams along route possible say still need Contest Directors interested should write headquarters immediately gave following message NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Well National Championships upon us much worry about gas availability persons driving Nats According Lincoln Conven tion Visitors Division Cham ber Commerce foresee no prob lem Lincoln say gas ranges between 80 90 cents gallon depend ing kind no gas lines yet Cornhuskers AAA Motor Club Lincoln 402-477-8991 also say see no problem yet Al though 35% 40% gas stations closed weekends appar ently due fact dont get much business rather worry gas shortages indications Nebraska state government Lincoln seem unusually independent stable Nebraska state government operate legislative body 49 senators elec ted non-partisan basis Changed 1934 during dust bowl de pression era Nebraska boasts its sys tem being less expensive operate responsive rapidly needs wants states citi zens state capital building consid ered archi tectural wonders world totally paid off dedicatedthe citizens using pay-as-you-go basis NATIONAL MODELNATIONAlS EXECUTIVE AIRPLANE CHAMPIONSHIPS ORGANIZATION CHARTNATIONALS MANAGE ATIOSALS DIRECTO ABS AT OS FREE FLEGST CATEGORY MANAGER CATEGORY DIRECTOR INDLOR EVENTS DIRECTOR POWER EVENTS SE SEC TO NON POWER EVENTS DIRECTOR PACILYTEES MANAGER RADIO CONTROL CATEGORY MANAGER CATEGORY DIRE T N PATTERN EVENTS DI RECTOR QM PYLON EVENT DIRECTOR PG PYLON EVENT DIRECTOR SOARING EVENT DIRECTOR CTOR ADMINISTPATION AIIA RSQTS SPECIAL BONNY DROPEVENTS MANAGERDERECTOR CATEGORY MANAGER ICATEGORY DIRECTOR DREEG EVENTS DIRECTOR STUNT EVENTS DIRECTOR COMBAT EVENTS DIRECTOR SCALE CATEGORY MANAGER CATEGORY DIRECTOR A C EVENTS DIRECTOR C L EVENTS DIRECTOR P P EVENTS DIRECTOR RACING EVENTSCARRIER EVENT DIRECTORDIRECTOR 72 Model Aviation t POTSHOTS & PIDUSHERS new publisher RIC Model Builder magazine Wait Schroder has picked up left off Model Airplane News has printed statement indicating AMAs magazine staff members receive average salary over $35000 per year supposedly based published AMA budget figures missed fundamental point guessing wrong number people should divided salary total following AMA Executive Directors rebut tal letter R/CMB jumped wrong conclusion dividing Model Aviation salary budget figure four come up average $35668 Since five magazine staff members averageby way figur ingshould $28534 person Model Aviation staff makes much lower figure average salary arithmetic wet come Well didnt figure bits pieces salaries HQ personnel magazine staffbut have portion time connected magazine fact $40117 $142672 total magazine salaries taxes doesnt count averaging out magazine staff salaries Thus correct average five staff members actually $20511 based total $102555quite bit less claimed divide up $142672 salary tax total number employees time charged magazine whether magazine staff average comes out low er $7133 facts available anyone cared ask Im amazed didnt bother check explanation about salar ies beyond magazine staff covered June issue Model Aviation page 75 Beyond you paid AMA manageContinued page 75 \ building dedicated 1932 took 13 years build cost over $98 million AMA contestants temperature Nats time estimated between 78 80 degrees Hayfever people look outtheir state flower Goldenrod unfamiliar organization National Champion ships have included organizational chart column RUSS BARRERA visit made Russ Barrera Model Aircraft Museum Morgan Hill California April 26th just 12 days before death May 8th Russ lifetime went establishing museum much done bring work fruition project worthy support modelers giving support project Note see article else issue SHOW TEAMS spring summer weather coming AMA Show Teams beginning show schedules sunny south excepted teams being sought after fillins back-ups full scale air shows fair features public gatherings benefits selling hobby general public course en tertaining Any persons interested contacting show team call write AMA PR Department FLYING SITES major items re-examined during since April 27th council meeting Long Beach effort AMA work assist getting fly ing sites Executive Director pro posed hiring full time person work flying sites position being takes additional people implied have no work ing problems flying sites now hiring another top staff mem ber would solution questionable no plan what new staff member would doing specifically additional individual payroll would could improve flying site situation Chuck Foreman made motion council subject Headquarters action flying sites ex plained motion during meeting follows intent specifically go out hire somebody time said have somebody Appoint some body could existing personnel headquarters Which could beneficial doing some things doing now opin ion hes going go buy sites like penal institutions someone could pursue program contact penal institutions have time expertise pin down definitely giving us flying sites Im looking freebees some dedicate time getting freebees have lot gray area offers doesnt have some body hire could have pilot program someone now employed headquarters has expertise field concur Chuck Foremans remarks have directed Executive Director prepare plan Headquarters would propose utilize additional staff area AMA does have employee assigned Flying Sites employee Carl Maroney Assistant Executive Director does employee have title deal policy makers has number occasions talked t government agencies respect fly ing sites has building data bank flying site negotiations across country over year what can observe AMA Headquarters make-up no need another staff member great need better utilization existing talent within head quarters time plan can developed individual can fully utilized promoting facilities hire trained experienced requirements plan practice in-house development em ployees particular field work too costly organization size AMA Incidentally AMAs manual begun over three years ago Getting KeepKeeping Flying Sites now under Carl Maroneys direction published AMA club secretaries should re ceiving free copy time publication According Carl Maroney publication should begin ning better publication invites club provide input existing project future effort acquisition flying sites order compile complete data bank information AGENDA next council meeting Na tionals will necessity short ing meeting after long tiring day would propose expect actions great moment AMA acted under circumstances An invitation will extended special interest groups have represen tation meeting time will given address council As writing business agenda scheduled follows Magazine Review policies guidelines Film Review film budget progress use By-Laws Recommedations committee NMPRA Response council about stringent safety rules Flying sites Plan proposal Executive Director August 1979 73 J OflUvv MM rLIUIl LOTI rigns uary Hartle Bob Parr Don Ray Goldberg Skylarks Model-Airs Show Team planes SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 feel job AMA Treasurer grow ing importance within overall structure organization As Secretary/Treasurer AMA am salary live Washington DC still live Birmingham AL am still unpaid volunteer fine District VPs Associate VPs President Perhaps best role will tempt sincerely possible convey back forth between 70000 members Academy hierarchy Let explain fulfill obligation dues payer plan listen suggestions may care offer mail regarding AMA financing spending insurance funding thing will carry money message AMA get involved such intricate problems you write will read listen Further intend visit AMA HQ regu larly report what see Counting two years friend Jim Perdue appoint ed AMA AVP 1972-73 during represented District V four Council meet ings am beginning 8th year position leadership within Academy Now fiduciary capacity intend tell direct ly people spending money eight years nobody has brainwashed yet Let hear Special Interest Groups inuation Special Interest groups arising phases modeling Model airplane building flying more diversified fliers common interests clustering gether share experiences knowledge Also gather numbers strength beginning tell AMA crop rules fit THEIR thing way should fly particu lar special events should have primary say competition rules-making within limits safety common sense Miami Indoor Aircraft Model Assn cont last month address Indoor Free Flight special interest group MIAMA 3227 Dar win St Coconut Grove Miami FL 33133 $5 per year get Indoor publica tion sent monthly $10 also get full membership hangar privileges Editor John Martin claims top Indoor fliers United States belong subscribe publication Association officials include Dave Lin strum Artist Secretary Dan Kilgore Chief ScrutineerTerry Rimert Archivist Jim Stewart Properties Carl 1-ledley Peanuteer Adjacent center column Mike Arak L displaying winning Peanut Scale Bristol M-1C inside Goodyear blimp hangar Miami building cavernous 60-ft ceilings modelers inside have park blimp outside NO JUNIOR FUGHT THIS MONTH Ed Whitten will back usual space next issue month kind enough help solve problem finding enough space finish up listing AMA chartered clubs weve got notion bit glad have months rest 74 Model Aviation riere us inc iounaer oy inc woria renownea nationammy nerniuca mi urgaiumatiu. Dr John Martin inside Miami Goodyear blimp hangar holding reanut Farman Jabiru Dr John AMA District 5 MAN OF THE YEAR 1974 ouumruit UdV LuItrum shown launch- xuau y,uia tough competitor always ing Indoor Stick Dave 3rd im- placed 3rd FlA Team Selection Trials portant Fl Team Selection Trails per the region Notice propellers covered region Good going Dave. microfilm turn very very slowly MIAMA organization conjunction NIMAS National Indoor Model Air plane Society co-sponsor annual time trials Northwood Institute West Baden Indiana time year held June 21 through 24 live Indiana go watch school Next month smash finish door people BEWARE OF BARGAIN INSURANCE insurance business very much like otheryou get what pay Thus seemed too good true heard clubs found bargain insurance dealonly few dollars per mem ber no need AMA mem bers claim didnt take long break bubble study bargain revealed fol lowing 1 Named Insured policy provides cover age named insured named insured clubnot its membersand pinpoints club corporation thus insuring corporation does protect members club dividually contrast AMAs program covers conceivable anglenot club AMA its relationship club individual members themselves short AMAs coverage protects member bargain policy does 2 Premises/Operations covered respect exactly what named sured says Radio Controlled Airplane Flying Club nothing purely radio con trolled airplane flying AMAs policy covers club activities involving operation mainten ance construction testing use model aircraft model cars model boats model rockets 3 Flying Site low rate policy applies club field limits coverage location AMAs policy does limit clubit covers club anywhere participation sanctioned events chart ered club activities liability arising site ownership and/or sponsorship loca tion 4 Policy Limits lower cost policy limits coverage $300000 bodily injury and/or $300000 property damage AMAs policy provides limit $1000000 5 Area Coverage AMAs worldwide 6 Additional Insureds bargain policy provides additional insured ob viously owns property use Under AMAs policy however club members can use other properties AMA granting cov erage other propery owners site owners needed including contest show sponsors no extra cost 7 Member Member Liability included under cheaper policy under AMAs coverage important protect member actions another member Footnote The company offering low er cost coverage same denied coverage under aircraft exclusion clause homeowner policy did assurance would differently club coverage summary AMAs policy pays over $100000 per year its coverage broad-based protection applying AMA members clubs anyplace time cost membership includes pro tection higher individual get lot money AMAS NEW FLYING SITE BOOK time read 1500 copies AMAs new publication GETTING AND KEEPING FLYING SITES will mail over 1300 AMA Clubs key AMA officers Secretaries should lookout need such book has recognized AMAs Executive Council has prompted decision make distribu tion priority project Therefore clubs being mailed copy no charge extra benefit being chartered AMAs past experience has found keeping flying sites often difficult task getting flying site book gives proven methods can help club keep what has well get something new Developed over two-year period manual reflects experiences various clubs across country Model aviation fast growing hobby becoming recognized sport continue rapid growth past 10 years chart ered clubs must provided facts fig ures relevant data deal individuals cities counties federal government seeking flying sites book dedi cated toward end Additional copies available $200 MAAC DUES INCREASE FOR 80 Its officialthe Canadian counterpart AMA has voted raise its adult 18 yrs over dues rate $15 $20 beginning 1980 includes monthly publi cation Model Aviation Canada cur rently has about 24 pages per issue 10 times per year Voted down overwhelmingly proposal avoid dues increase drop ping six 10 issues publication As sidelight its interesting note some US modelers order avoid AMA dues increase year applied MAAC membership instead have told however AMA MAAC have recip rocal agreement whereby order US modeler join MAAC must first AMA member vice versa meantime especially view what MAAC able provide $20 mem bership compared AMA $25 comparison indicates AMA members getting comparable valueMAAC does has optional arrangement publication POTSHOTS & PUBLISHERS Continued page 73 ment tremendous compliment thank said effect didnt waste members money paying taxes necessary instead used money improve magazine Thats bad also implied something different other magazines know its difference try make profit operation beyond payment expenses including salaries could dividends owners stockholders whereas dont have fact cant Non-profit organiza tions allowed pay dividendsany magazine surplus subject tax Whats left over after stays magazine or ganizationno individual can touch per sonal gain profit-making com paniesthe profits can split up own ers Theres well leave see R/CMB will print entire rebuttal meantime note adding R/C Model Builder magazine name gauntlet has thrown challenge RC Modeler magazine hope R/CMB has enough gauntlets go aroundone RCM MA MAN Thus pot continues bubble modelers ultimate beneficiaries increased competition means publish ers have work harder keep readers happy end result has would otherwise have provided wish parties well friendly way AMA membership 79 now over 62000 still climbing. APPLES AND ORANGES Continued page 71 much increase intended merely cover increased costs doing same busi ness due inflation takes lot people service member ship over 70000 Theres constant flood phone calls mail takes lot people working full time handle business goes day day out basics covered story HQ op eration appeared April 79 issue Model viation article did lot help members get better perspective people takes operate national association also has given rise speculation misconceptions costs involved comes naturally people try make comparisons based own job situa tions though basis such compari sons different last months column AMA Presi dent example comparisons made between HQ salaries gov ernment civil service employees though differences like apples oranges impression given upper echelon HQ employees overpaid lower grades underpaidas com pared government jobs Yet president himself said As Civil Service supervisor long standing would have difficulty finding government positions directly comparably upper level AMA employment Similarly HQ committee signed task last year developing job de scriptions salary ranges AMA employ ees soon found civil service data mostly applicable notable differ ence between AMA government work AMA people expected have multi ple responsibilities skills prime re quirement flexibility able handle several different types jobs mainly because have able afford luxury people short AMA un derstaffed compared commercial government offices eq ulvalent workloads Thus compare salaries civil servants association employees fair exercise meaningful comparison involves looking other associations August 1979 75 APPLES AND ORANGES Cant organization provides such informa tionthe American Society Association Executives ASAE regularly gathers data associations over country fers results public information Heres interesting bit intormation Washington branch ASAE covering compensation staff size top executive employee reported data gathered 24 associations similar staff size AMA Associations 77-Avg76-Avg $59608$55120 AMA 1979 $36580 Similarly ASAE data compares second through fifth ranking employees terms salaries trend consistent average top level employees other associations much higher equivalent AMA staff may noted AMA increase 77 79 annual rate greater average associations simply reflects AMA attempt catch up meantime since 1977 inflation has es calated ASAE figures higher whereas highest AMA figure currentincluding 7% cost living increase year Thus using 1977 figures AMA sal aries much less average other associations gap remains despite previous catch-up effort Note Aside cost living increase year AMA salaries frozen current budget Theres also another meaningful way comparisonsize budget Lets look what ASAE figures show associations have similar totals work AMA has 1979 annual budget about half million dollars ASAE survey results early 1977much lower current show median salary top executive officer associations like size budgets $45000 Yet 1977 AMAs budget almost half millon dollars less 79 Either way ASAE figures looked size staff size budgetAMA sal aries come out short end difference between ASAE figures reflects national vs regional outlookthe higher figures regional based Wash ington area Ignoring using na tional median salary organizations like size AMA paying much less its top job its proportionally same below top Members neednt worry therefore DC area HQ location causing sal ary top-heaviness So comparing apples apples AMA hardly paying its top people like organizations Furthermore AMA has considerably upgraded its pay levels recent years no comparisoneven ap ples orangeswhich can make up years AMA paid its people far less other organizations sixties particu larly lean years little nothing way fringe benefitsno hospitaliza tion other insurance no annuity retire ment benefits Hospitalization annuity programs have since instituted theres long way go before AMA fringe benefits can said equal offered govern ment probably never will Anyone believes AMA people better paid other associations govern76 Model Aviation ment looking whole picture AMAs vocal critic vice-president District VI wrote following AMA President last January maybe its time someone considered presently injustice being done some staff members form paying too little jobs require tremendous dedication accomplish day after day year after year salary plan persons idea think extremely unrealistic expect anyone per form duties Executive Director less $50000 per year Most executive 1977positions remaining should $30$29425 42000 range think entire AMA pay structure should evaluated brought out dark ages Once results ot years budget better known logical expect AMAs Executive Council will looking ward staff improvement expansion near future provide better ser vices members AMA HQ thinking toward end much concerned offer ing way salaries existing em ployees although some further improvement justifiable providing help areas understaffing area especially Council has al Connecticut Maine annuselts Hampshire Rhode Island et DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper tlrstnct Vice-Presidest Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robern C Brodear 405 Main Street Nashua NJ 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 High St. Old Town MC 04468 George Parker 7 Paul LeeMA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Dr. Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave. Kisneny ME 03904 record followed results questionnaire used April District meeting voting latest Council meet ing Long Beach 300 dis tributed received back less 20 Regard ing magazine issue eight favored mag azine being mandatory five favor optional publication three un decided really lousy return per haps questionnaire wasnt put together well gave what considered fair shot MQst returned long-time dedicated modelers genuine interest modeling ex perience respect admire Dave Peltz still latest epistle has sent magazines will pro bably published couple pompous fervorless attitude Thanks Horrace adjectivesI knew would come handy someday has once again come forth opinionated efforts toward invincible walls Jericho Very frankly like lot other Council members am really getting tired BS put out some so-called leadersgrand old men angry young men self-styled hypocrites saviours So tired fact would very easy find another sport hobby partici pate am fearful heat kitready indicated support adding person staff exclusive duties relating flying sites can signi ficant benefits recent dues increaseto provide dollars necessary have someone working full time flying site problems Such services dont come cheap though AMA employees have never over paid As noted comparison other nation al associations reveal AMA lean side employee compensation dont get something nothing either realistic costs such services must allowed Its same HQ jobswe pay what job deserves Its civil service work cant compared except low er levels higher levels paid less would need people get same work done end result would dollars salaries overhead rent phones fringe benefits etc addi tional employee required current HQ philosophy avoid ing like civil service town thats full can fewer people Its less expensive efficient alter native paying people lower salary averageJohn Worth Executive Director AMA chen nor have action ashamed becomes easier live just allowing John Worth other people HQ take flak accusations anger vocal entities AMA reality retrospect must make personal confession know Council far perfect just part-time people dedication right thing enough time speak myself alone might suggest others Council equally guilty litany Council involvement During two weeks before Coun cii meeting look forward quarterly get-together go meeting fired up right thing try come home try keep home front solid solvent next three months before again wondering just what has accomplished since last Council meeting other words interim period between meetings hand led totally J Worth AMA HQ lit tle help encouragement others Council Good intentions pay rent run AMA correct inadequacies district level handle mail dis trict members coordinate AMA display booth visit shows meets clubs time permits spend roughly 6 10 hours per week average doing AMA things Headquarters still has long way go perfect need lot just PR full-time flying site procurement liaison person panacea on-going Junior pro gramand neither industry individual modeler concerted club effort criticism field going accomplish really answer point get strong feeling HQ present ly floundering because IT Headquarters reluctant anything fear being called wrong John Worth may often criti cized have heard him say times didnt take action make de cision nothing would have hap pened THIS NOW BELIEVE half reading faced problems running own business job AMA confronted would long LETS ALL TRY TO BE CONSTRUC TIVE FOR CHANGE BEFORE IT IS REALLY TOO LATE.. New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grigg District II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive Lnckpert NY 14094 Asacciete VIce-Presideerts Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY t0705 John Byene36-29213th Sr. BaysideNY 11361 Frank Drench 9 Willow Axe. Piscataway NJ 08654 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr. So Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Satrler 50 Randi Rd. Apt A-2 Schenectady NY t2309 Tom Silver RD 3 Box 412 Messena NY 13662 Hank Smith 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 flying season has finally arrived Western New York normal beautiful weather week long Im working rain high winds week end Must Murphys Lawexcept Murphy optimist very nice meeting Buffalo RC Aircrafters attempting explain AMA operations answering several ques tions Nice bunch people very active hobby April 21 travelled East Bloomfield NY request Flying Live Ones RC Club similar discussion film Marvelous Miniatures shown both meetings contin ues high demand around district Rockland County RC Club has three day show planned June 21 through 23 Bergen Mall Paramus NJ expect have over 150 planes boats cars well full-size A4 Skyraider Now what can called real show Hope fully full-size sailplane Pitts Special will also displayed will fund-rais ing program flying field Western New York Free Flight Soci ety will sponsoring its 10th annual Free Flight contest what else July 14 15 will AA meet sanction No 695 celebrate 10th anniversary have expanded meet two days ad ded number events including two special events special high point award like sDecial awards take look Dhoto hand-blowned glass trophies meet should well worth effort getting Pike NY weekend Com petition should fierce Last year 82 entries New York Pennsylvania Ohio Connecticut Maryland Canada come up fun con tinue Canadian Nats Exeter tario would like visit Disney World visit AMA museum Wings Wheels Museum Orlando ternational Airport has offered us free hope fully use portion facility own museum model aircraft proposal present will require Executive Council approval before comes being Seems like great opportunity situation right proper people involved Unfortunately close sad note Howie Applegate LIDS informs us passing PETER CERNAUSKUS long time owner Wilsons Hobbies Richmond Hill NY Pete asset hobby help hobbyists Western Long Island area deepest sincere sympathies extended family thin e Pennsylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe Dintrict III Vice-Presidettt 1101 E Rahn Rnad Dayten OH 45429 Associate Vice-Prneide,ts Joe Ciben 5192 Edenhurst Lynhurnt OH 44124 Francis Fluhartir 5D4 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Laird Jackson 623 Meadombrook Sn Danid PA 19087 Edward Winner 1521 Summit Sn. McKeesport PA 15131 Well attended April Council meeting Long Beach CA say least interesting opportunity meet face face certain vocal AMA dissenters listen arguments about certain sues read column last time will recall said piece about dissen tion necessity putting whole thing proper perspective organization size AMA bound have differ ences opinion plain distortion print ed fact seems rather childish chief dis senter Mr Dave Peltz Chatsworth CA tended Council meeting given ample opportunity witness Councils delib erations voice opinions has now reported impressions AMA Council press will waste time debate him point point however must set record straight item business have pushing some time promote fundamental need modelingfly ing sites So meeting moved HQ proceed hire employee assigned fly ing site acquisition soon AMA finan cially able subject Council approval motion passed 12 3 abstentions proviso properly relates achievement financial solvency es tablishment necessary budget item employee job description expect take final action matter next Council meeting Nats time Mr Peltz reports among various other distortions Council voted down hiring person full time job would help acquire help save flying sites utter lie resent such distortion matter have much personal interest some time finally settled Council meeting would like turn plea sant subjects Council took positive action exer cising question alternate memberships committee action formulate alternative possibilities Council action motion reduce costs senior citizens approved Employee travel advances loans clar ified magazine thoroughly dis cussed After much heated debate de cided leave magazine pretty much since represents tremendous AMA asset communications also indications meeting media people magazine represents no substantial threat commercial magazines Since total meet ing report will available reading elsewhere issue wont discuss item business will report however definite possibility exists free AMA mu seum space newly-established museum Wings Wheels located Orlando FL also understand low cost space leasing available same location lando International Airport AMA HQ oc cupancy offer will further investigat ed view its excellent location tour ists convenience exposure general public nice letter Paul Sekula Limestone PA Crash Incorporated Aero modelers CIA concerning third annual fun-fly stand-off scale contest ap parently have having ball pre vious affairs need boost attendance participation So folks looking good time July 22 contact Paul 116 Old Woods Rd Dubois PA 15801 Well folks Irm writing run wing naturally flying back Nevada flight testing Hope MA can read scribbling since dont have access typist PEACE Delaware oct xl Culumbia 0 Maryland k Carnlina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsrrille VA 23111 Associate Vice-Presidents Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipson Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crisply 611 Beechwood Dr Charlnttsnille VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tynola Road Charlotte NC 26210 Scottie Moynr 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19809 John Preason 7012 Elnira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Fayetteville NC 28301 April Council meeting past history now what discussed will ap pear elsewhere Model v/at/on am sure some out would like know what results reference questions have asking Dis trict feel about certain items magazine being part AMA membership Council voted again keep magazine part member ship package vote arrange ment because really believe should way Distict IV membership confirmed letters asked felt majority letters said keep part package Now dont agree did let know did agree dont write complain now will al ways ask ahead time feel about AMA policies response pro con way will vote majority rules District IV reference safety rules e aircraft Council went along Quar ter Scale Associations recommendations August 1979 77 limit weight 40 lbs did put horsepower other restriction power plant time need input subject better way control power rather fixed horsepower dis placement rule What thinking have made proposal Council either hire appoint existing AMA em ployee job position will procur ing lobbying working local AMA clubs find flying sites idea behind have AMA full-time employee sole job would find flying sites either helping chartered clubs have some thing going local authorities private land owners need advice assistance lobby directly federal parks recreation people national level pro cure sites whatever needed get us places fly As result proposal Earl Witt has instructed John Worth look cost feasibility report back findings next Council meeting will keep posted results action would welcome comments suggestions Plans District Meeting shaping up very rapidly Prince George Radio Control Club PG RC Bowie MD has agreed let us use flying site fun fly have run snag date August 25-26 since large Control Line event scheduled same weekend may have change District Meeting until sometime October As soon worked out will let know way column also special mailing clubs District Trans-Am Race shaping up very nicely also looks like will have chance meet some during race will CD teams fly through District lvs area legs B C lot other items discussed Council meeting would im possible comment column will published minutes Council meeting MA Read let know what thinking just case aware will vote year Secretary-Treasurer AMA odd-numbered districts will vote District VPs sorry have put up until end 1980 have two people nominated position Sec-Treas Jim McNeill current Secretary-Treasurer John Byrne past VP current AVP District II John also ran AMA President last year lost small margin will glad discuss candidates further letter phone person interested have another preference let AMA know about nominating choice should done before August Council meeting Nats Whats Happening District IV Meade Modelers planning big model airplane show July 4th have some great plans event keep touch put date calendar fun time Wilson RC Modelers planning aviation day August 17 1979 need modelers around Wilson NC help out can help contact Dick Proseus president club Quantico Marine Corps Base Dont forget set aside dates June 30 July 1 Un-Contest Quantico Marine Base reopening air museum will Scale event Marine Corps will award trophy best Scale model Marine aircraft Winston-Salem Radio Control Club mak ing plans 3rd annual Jim Thrift morial Day Fun Fly scheduled October 6-7 event formerly called Jim Thrift Fun Fly started back 1963 oldest continuing RCcontestheld North Carolina plan attendhow about Miniature Aircraft Society Haywood MASH Club North Carolina started last year three members has now grown membership 37 Thats what call growing fast Keep up good work MASH Any modelers around Can ton looking progessive club contact W R Hardin MASH president Alabama Honda gia rssrppi to Sico Sovit Carolina ssrr V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Associate Vice-Presidents John Gorday 631 Oaeen Circle Jackson MS 39209 Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood Dr Huntsville AL 35805 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlee St. Charleston Hgts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr. Delray BeachF L 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr. Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Bos 1532 Faiardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman PD Boa 1643 Eglin AFB FL 32542 Tom Thacker 2390C Lawrenville Hwy Decatur GA 30033 Show Teams worth weight gold nitro Hot Stuff whichever hap pen need moment reason Im happy announce District V has new sanctioned Show Teamthe Demajagua RC Flying Team Puerto Rico showy perhaps equally valu able its own way inexpensive trainer Charles Ricci has designed can use left-over wing good 09 engine very little else vacationing around Pompano Beach FL Charles will happy show Knock-About pictured above give directory local RC flying fields Broward County/Palm Beach area can find him RC Aircraft Shop 2159 SE 9th SL Pompano Beach Flying models Florida great way spend va cation Somebody does read column after June issue ran picture goodlooking young fellow holding airplane didnt know name did Keith Beatty 11-year-old future RC pilot Birmingham AL Id like have least picture youngster column someone will have help out sending picture Speaking young fliers Chad Stewart stepson AVP Ed Moorman won first place Florida Rat Race third place AMA Slow Rat recent Jacksonville Flying Reb els Control Line contest Sandy Parmenter secretary club writes Florida Slow Rat set up new fliers compete against older fliers Its great fun fatherson/daughter teams like George John Hatvany Wilbur Ken Hicks Jacksonville contest picture below tells story about Py lon Racingeach cross represents mid-air collision Pylon racing fast furious fun vtfe flown nronerlv particular Quickie belongs Stu Richmond Roswell GA Stu ex Floridian flying fast left busy holding Old-Timer Vintage RC Un-Contests least thats what old club Tropic Aeros RC Club said about him recent newsletter Tropic Aeros fly old Tamiami Airport Its great flying site flying rules posted gate field great transmitter impound/freq uency control box rioht eate see nicture below info about Tropic Aeros sent Warren Bishop mem ber club says deserve word appreciation have done model aviation Miami area Warrens wife Connie showing off old RCM design Mark airplane re designed Thanks Bill Schreer both pictures items discussed recent Executive Council meeting want mention 78 Model Aviation just two First Council voted set 40pound weight limit models engine limit discussed next time am skeptical about safety of40 pounds model flying around Im willing shown safe time dont have enough safety sta tistics make educated guess about weight limit time limit may have increased decreased depending safety experience Secondly Council voted keep magazine basic part membership package favored optional magazine voted would like com plete report have specific questions please write DISTRICT V CLUB OF THE MONTH Gulf Coast Radio Control Club months featured club has 30 members 40 acres under lease Mobile County Alabama School Board have just added $2000 paved runway supple ment well-used grass strip have annual mall show Jaycees have asked hold air show priorto Greater Gulf State Fair Jim Downey bottom column left didnt really crash just suddenly got curious about what inside little air plane decided open up take look Thanks Paul Torp sending report Thats month away go . IIInorv rava ucky ourr VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Butfalo Grove IL 60090 Associate Vice-President Dave Davis c/a DA tvterprises Box 335 l-Iaubstadt IN 47630 Chuck Delano 7203A Twiv Oaks Dr. lediavapolis IN 46226 Roger Geers RR 5 Duincy IL 02301 Frank Hughes 709 Nt 44sh St Kansas City MO 64116 Glenv Lee gio Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Jim Sears P0 Boa 308 Burgin KY 40310 Bob underwood 4100 Concord Oaks Dr. St Louis MD 63128 team used Halberstat get win ner s circle channels Wheres pipe Things July 4 Freeport RC Modelers Airshow Alberthus Airport Tom Ruby Rt 3 Freeport IL 61032 July 8 Lansing IL Pelicans Old-Timer Meet Bong Field WI July 8 Hot Heads MAC CL Contest St Louis MO July 15 Chicago Aeronuts FF Meet Bong Field WI July 21 4th Annual SOAR Great Race Lockport IL July 22 Indianapolis IN City-Wide Fun Fly Challenge Indpls RC clubs July 24 25 26 LSF National Tourna ment Grand Champion Selection Lewis University Airport Romeoville IL Aug 11 12 Spirits St Louis Pattern Sport Scale Contest includes pre-novice pattern Aug 17 18 19 Quincy IL Falcons Chicago Pylon Club Pylon Races Mt Ster ling IL near Quincy Site includes camping fishing swimming numerous other facil ities Contact AVP Roger Geers Point Ponder K M Canales Knight Flyer KC Northern Knights MAC newsletter May 79 An RC model airplane hole sky lined balsa wood fiberglass etc money thrown Newsletter Round-Up Rock Valley Flyer has very interesting continuing article RC history Might very informative newer hobbyists Rock Valley RC Flyers 1774 Greenleaf Way Rockford IL 61108 Illinois Valley RC Clubs Chord & Span spotted words wisdom friendly advice Sky Squires RC Carbondale IL has real publicity committee Lynn Elston Hoover PSI Both newspaper maga zine articles feature him contest travels District VI has its share fighters Bud Bodzioch brought attention April Miniature Aircraft Combat Association News letter listing top 20 Combat pilots 1978 District VI aces Paul Curtiss-2 John Segal-3 Bud Bodzioch-4 Bob Burch John Frank tied 6th Eric Taylor -16almost third district proud Crashing model often brings remorse think despair two must suffering Denny Baker Pekin IL RC Club lost models equipment workshop floods melting snow Bob Scott Riverwoods IL returned Arizona find snow caved roof barn-work shop destroying beautiful model air planes boats equipment Damn winter Congratulations Ft Wayne Flying Circuits selection AMAs Award Excellence thanks Sentral Illinois Radio Society Bloomington IL super hos pitality shown some fellow club members enjoyed day flying SIRS beautiful flying site great fun day SIRS perfect hosts would wonderful activities con cerning model aviation just one-tenth pleasant Saturday May 12th remainder article will concern rather unpleasant side modeling terestsAMA business Business associated work Work always unpleasant especial ly lazy Yet AMA business can fun August 1979 79 uL f~L It. OT cne unoay Tilers iop row ravis Nelson Paul Torp Alvin Reed Bottom row Dennis Johnson Paul Foley Charley Whatley C out gua,a wusn ,,u,c, 4a invaded Vince IvlanKowski great hairy face has captured K C MO North ern Knights leader Dick Lemons Sunchasers John B Lak Latest reports indicate VM has retreated back own ter ritories after campaign Antioch Shopping Center Mall Show Carry Winter activity Quincy IL "B Falcons RC Club includes Annual Peanut Scale Contest Don Bill Laws father-son get go distant points live up spend YOUR money cant work cause nothing accomplished April least 17 persons travelled Los Angeles AMA expense lived Queen Mary several days meeting day went MAC Show ball because AMA members generous thank accomplish ments assembly directorate would difficult list since dont remember few items didnt must interest some since letters petitions etc demanding did give optional magazine next year give choice would democratic would compromise re sponsibilities Since 62% 1978 member ship took magazine about 95% re newing obviously approve AMA policies reasoning must like get ting older since get older day course alternative has nothing decision didnt give alternate member ship plan next year established com mittee study subject Isnt strange last year mandated magazine twice 78 dues did require committee study did positive thing going let help us get around year creased travel allowance guys just keep digging deeper youve got another dollar somewhere might have use some money go around convince need another dues increase near future As now must increase expenses meet anticipated income must increased cover rising expenses didnt take real action ease fre quency problems could damage .. good relations really applied some pressure Besides communications industry expands new market lace industrial communities new communications 50 watt trans mitters RC frequencies can go back CL FF Whats beef Yes lot didnt Now some things should did would cutting fun money might cause AMA hierarchy listen Would really want let club contact Ohio Casualty Co Hamilton Ohio obtain primary surance $3 $5 per member rather AMAs secondary $25 per member Dont miss out wondering just what home owners policy will cover AMAs policy much broader private policies secondary Model Aviation non-member $12 per full year plus $5 insurance would let keep money need cavort around country Dont other thing shouldnt become Contest Director spend $1 change Open license CD spend $2 sanction Class Contest could obtain free 1980 renewal think anyone would sanction Class Indoor Hand-Launch Glider contest garage weekday 8 805 pm con testant threw object toward ceiling timed given cool first place Contest Director filed report CD gets free AMA license MA So can renew Open license $3 Some thing like could keep home year have written much mandatory magazine last time will such couple issues ago points MA ing subsidized rebutted AMA HQ reasoning valid MA new needed support time has changed validity Now MA age firmly es tablished market place Additional fi nancial help its parent AMA no long er required AMA should give MA dol lars collects MA return MA should provide however magazines AMA re quires AMA give additional funds whatecr source whatever reason such enables non-profit magazine increase its expenses subsidy no matter put say isnt insult intelligence contemporary modeler So article little long month next few months promise short Have great summer dont get too slow dont get too lowkeep nose up turns use lots top rudderll See yaall low igan 0 Mnnesnra onsn VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 lewa Avenue Muscatine IA 52761 Assoesate Vice-Presideots James Clark 4444 Woodniew Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Robert Lundberg 4928 Tioga Sr. Duluth MN 55804 Tim Price 11287 Saar Sterling Hgts. MI 48078 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph MI 49085 Geoff Styles 2801 5 Beaumont Am Kansasnille WI 53139 Terry Taylor 5308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus MI 48174 apologies BOB HENSING MINNESOTA SOARING SOCIETY mentioning sponsor Soaring contest Minneapolis August 26th will conjunction TCRC Soaring contest 25th am very happy report District VII West meeting Minneapolis May 7th tremendous success first time know seminar newsletters held great deal enthusiasm shown participants LES HARD drove way Lansing MI discuss offset print ing layouts photography other major concepts newsletters Les should con gratulated efforts traveling dis tance help fellow modelers Another seminar held concerned flying sites Since seems major problem clubs also well re ceived excellent ideas brought out DAVE BECKSTROM ANOKA COUNTY RC club explained problems solutions involving noise complaints nearby resident Through continued effort help Minnesota Polution Control Commission able resolve noise problem retain flying field Another session concerned contest coor dination benefits gained clubs contest coordinator did sit meeting busy trying meet talk people could meet ing very well attended partici pants felt well worthwhile much time left open AMA discussion interest keen questions fielded myself JOHNNY CLEMENS EARL WITT After excel lent attitude adjustment period poolside banquet held attended 91 people proved informative enlightening humorous food great special thanks following clubs worked gether make meeting success TWIN CITIES RADIO CONTROLLERS MINNE SOTA SOARING SOCIETY GRASSFIELD RC ANOKA COUNTY RC FLYING EA GLES RC MINNEAPOLIS PISTON POP PERS MINNEAPOLIS ARROW CLUB ST PAUL RC CLUB Next years meeting promises better meeting also gave chance meet Associate Vice-Presidents Western part District VII including GEOFF STYLES JIM CLARK TERRY TAYLOR BOB LUNDBERG JOHN EVERT Con test Coordinator West JIM SINTON Con trol Line Contest Board member hope see next year Since unable Council meeting Long Beach asked BILL ROHR ING represent District VII file report included below C U Nats PS Greater Detroit Soaring & Hiking Society holding Thermal Soaring contest August 18-19 Troy Ml See Contest Calendar details again pleasure report Ex ecutive Council meeting proxy District VII meeting held Long Beach CA April 27th tie MACS Craft Hobby Show 18th 29th Before starting report specific business Ill cover Id like report outsider dedication thoughtfulness long hours work VPs put behalf come over country attend meetings taking off work come hours preparation thought best ways represent strong AMA Everything given due consider ation first topics agenda Council meeting discussion some type different set-up AMA member ships classes types al plans people meeting after ideas came out motion passed boil VPs ideas down three finite proposals later Council selection As understand will probably mean same dues 1980 considered something senior citizen now could corporated 1980 dues passed unanimously senior citizens 65 older pay dues equal family member ship exciting new item come up meeting offer space AMA museum space old B-S 2 hangar Orlando Florida airport Its few miles Disney World main floor being used largest private collection historic aircraft could use 6000 square feet possibly under hangar floor air conditioned clean has high ceilings built allow expansion best allfree moved passed investigate opportunity report back concern Quarter Scalers discussion safety moved passed 40 lbs top weight limit 80 Model Aviation insurance purposes will included safety code later moved passed would no insurance air planes operated within safety code notice included sanctions Nothing done limiting engine size either displacement horsepowerbecause difficulty involved controlling measuring study will given prob lem hope limiting output some other way Done Lowe reported possible site 1980 Nats Its Clinton County Air port Bloomington Ohio sounded very promising John Embry reported area dustries have getting 50 watt approval FCC couple 72 MHz frequencies moved passed go record letter FCC protest ing approval high power transmitting low power transmitting area seemed like best approach us time considering request 30 new fre quencies FCC has recently passed its first step Two Awards Excellence awarded deserving clubs Approval also given Distinguished Service Award well deserved pleasure have involved approval awards winners will announced upon presentation awards next Council Meeting will Wed nesday night 1979 Nats Lincoln NE Before signing off want congratulate local club Whirlwinds Southwest ern Michigan great job did Gem Dikker 7th year host ing swap shop last Saturday February has now grown out its building club has already lined up bigger quarters near old location park ing facilities next year See Bill Arkarsar siara Meico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII VicePresident 1500 Anita Street Soiphor lA 70663 Assoelane Vice-Presidents Bozz Anerill9tt7 La Barraoea NE Alborquerqoe NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sotphor LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasannon TX 78064 Larry Sarror 1415 Manor Dr Bartleonille OK 74003 Well Executive Council meeting Long Beach behind us now contro versies roll Yes Council did vote retain mandatory status Model via tion magazine 1980 know popular everyone far coun try AMA have operated major ity rule principle majority opinion Yes did vote condition As modeler businessman am firmly con vinced way go Among other things considered meeting provision reduced mem bership fee senior citizens proposal update AMA by-laws Also proposal include full-time person work clubs flying site problems AMA HQ discussed action started next meeting Nats August fully devel oped proposal will prepared John Worth outlining job duties require ments including estimated costs Undoubted ly will reading about activities meeting elsewhere issue wont pursue much did have sev eral guests meeting including Betty Stream Bev Wisniewski Al Novotnik Model Airplane News inimitable Dave Peltz AVPs District XIII Ned Barnes Dave Pelts addressed Council sev eral occasions AMA members privilege going District VP asking appears very intelligent albeit some what misinformed man lot ideas have real merit undoubtedly will over period time effect some improvements AMA nothing else Daves efforts will re suit airing lot clean linen does ap pear impatient Council prob ably little plodding times About 10 days after return Long Beach Ned Barnes suffered heart attack currently recuperating hospital Colorado as aska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue PIt 68005 hometown Sulphur ing well will several weeks before can go back work know Ned personnel director job 1974 1975 1978 Nats Let him hear days get pretty long con fined address beginning column Ned planned have district meeting during Dallas Trade Show Due job conflict couldnt make itso Ned making arrangements planned chair meeting As result illness obviously cannot time read excellent opportunity will have missed feel such meeting past due plan try again set up something perhaps through Associate VPs various areas district have thoughts and/ location write Speaking have written about something required reply have received three four weeks please drop second note think am current have nagging feeling some thing has fallen through cracks Enough now. Associane Vice-Presideno Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Bled Caoper WY 82601 Pool Kesel 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102Shelter erected bY club members club Jim OReilly 4760 N Battin Wichita KS 67220funds provide shade during hot over Jim Ricketto 5165 Cloodas Sioux Falls SD 57103lOol summer days August 1979 81 photo report month features Sky Corral RC Club Pueblo CO pictures taken Dale Alyea Above clubs fantastic flying site Sunday afternoon has 3500-ft runways paved pit area good safe distance away Note paved ready areas near runway intersections shelter transmitter impound pit area Below Club officials L-R Jim Rodgers maintenance Bob Thomas safety Jerry Bible president Duane Pisciotta VP Del Milne secretary-treasurer Axtona lxrna n da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Presidents Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnas Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1 tOO West Sham Fresno CA 93711 Lotnie Kroeber 4295 Boalder Hwy. Las Vegas NV 89121 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tatson AZ B5710 Berry Stream 3723 Snowden Ane Long Beach CA 90806 Keith Whitney t4AB5Japiter Dr Salt Lake City UT 84117 Ill start months report relating incident connection recent Coun cii meeting Long Beach Vice-President District VI going see California well represented Council meeting felt might able make meeting thoroughly briefed Dave Peltz District X matters District VI question wasnt Associate Vice-President District VI utilized feel district should represented somebody close half-way across country problem double representation Dis trict X never came about District VI Vice-President able attend As Council meetingseveral items interest us transpired Ill con vey First off committee formed work out possible two-class type license some other means dues reduction member joins insurance committee report back January 1980 Council meeting voted against motion because time frame felt Jan uary too long wait motion passed long last something under way reduce dues will offer senior citizen discount 1980 Anyone over 65 years age will able join renew $17 1980 will remain effect till see what com mittee report what action taken Council So second step toward dues re duction has made Before go further want mention District X some notable members present Council meeting stayed entire session First off very capable As sociate VP Betty Stream was accompanied Beverly Wisniewski Dave Peltz present guest given time address Council various times throughout day questions comments ventured forth next item interest magazine issue much discus sion over making optional again pushed optional status no avail issue failed vote single-sided tally nine continuing five offer option Im afraid issue dead some time now unless committee reports January option might way go insurance type licenses film maker Jay Gerber presently winding up work Scale film next project film Nationals completed Council has instructed him make couple short 10 minutes less films shown groups club might approaching obtain flying site Probably two films will made slanted obtain ing RC site other combined UCIFF effort films will made show average property owner disci pline safety models modelers Council approved expenditure funds bring various FAI teams together weekend practice prior de parture overseas activity Free Flight team will first utilize new set-up will closely watched see what benefits come since trial basis two-year FAI cycle method training least checking awareness rules Contest Directors being studied full report should made next Council meeting clarification made meeting what members chartered club need long AMA requirements say members chartered club must belong AMA quite right instance lot husband wife teams join club dues-paying members husband has AMA license furthermore husband flies model wife worker timer what-have-you Under set-up wife need have AMA license yet may belong chartered club course non-AMA member must never fly modelthats no-no committee formed study re vise AMA by-laws document drafted AMA formed 30s has patched mended ever since will complete facelift stem stern Something closer home concerns Russ Barreras model museum Russ just recently relocated Morgan Hill Northern Cali fornia finished unpacking boxes crates entered hospital exploratory surgery doctors gave him month live saw can cer misfortune coming right top move has family dire financial straits Council voted expenditure up $1000 motion help pay utility bills Morgan Hill museum would real loss museum go out business letter Lake Charles LA read About third Sky Corrals current mem bership recent meeting THINKIN LINCOLN Dale Alyeas B-25H built Royal kit Fine flyer two OS Sch 40s retracts flaps Member Morris Shanstrom recent club meeting displayed fine looking Cub Resident FF expert Gary Baughman holds Bucker Jungmeister Peanut Gary Joe Plute running FF contest Sky Corral field September 30 82 Model Aviation Council gist letter want enter formal negotiations AMA regards headquarters relocating John Worth going follow up Model Aviation AMAs magazine will have full-page devoted safety aspects hobby starting January 1980 issue Letters fliers learned mishap will welcome information will passed Once again Council approached question very large models last time around defined what model time defined upper limit weight order qualify insurance weight selected 40 pounds compromise based large amount input interested indi viduals organizations Consequently will please some displease others hope youll realize nothing can will please everybody same time next question Council face limit engine size horsepower set limit cubic inches limit horsepower limit venturi size Let hear interested readers matter time print book obtain flying sites should available headquarters compilation data successful clubs what went through obtain site Write call headquarters find out get copy must reading club looking site Headquarters presently investigating feasability hiring person full time help clubs obtain flying site time action arrives believe ad will run Model vi atlo n AMAs legal counsel going write strong letter protest FCC over allow ing use powerful paging transmitters 72 MHz concern over inability modelers some locations use frequencies due interference nominated Betty Stream Distin guished Service Award Council whole heartedly approved Betty has ranked among hardest workers AMA After meeting adjourned entire Council Dave Peltz trooped over Wisniewskis household barbeque com plete liquid refreshments ges ture friendship part entire Wisniewski family certainly appre ciated certainly want publicly thank back mentioned going hold election replacement Control Line Contest Board Since have decided include contest boards will few ground rules simple majority will rule feel minimum number votes should specified keep person being elected five people took trouble vote Out 12000 members District X feel should get least 1% response minimum oust incumbent Therefore will take least 120 votes change matters Ill have details next month meantime need nominations people interested serving contest board have two months time issue appears volunteer nominate latest club meeting took Santa Barbara Radio Controlled Modelers dynamic club led Dave Sanchez club president called few days before meet ing said would become problem tending meeting due no gasoline being available said no problem club members owns gas station made ar rangements fill up arrival After filled car Dave club treasurer Jerry Livers took dinner long talk over very good meal seems 90-member club has typical problemimminent loss flying site have using same site 25 years temporary basis progress closing around presently looking site can continue fly day finally comes cant use old site movie Marvelous Miniatures shown club very well re ceived After film club served coffee cake cake huge affair welcoming message directed Santa Barbara bunch sure went out way make feel welcome succeed ed beyond wildest hopesl Thanks lot guys Im looking forward returning some day THERMALS Alaska 0 Idaho Montana on rngtno XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith tintrict XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Auoduta Vica-Psidu5a Al Cln 1607 S von El,, Pocanallo ID 83201 Simon Dream Rn 1 Box 48 Broadojew MT 59018 Ed MoColloagh 53 SE 61 Pornland OR 97215 Orlando OIy Reco 26608 Dover Cl. KenO WA 98031 Zhado Thompson N 3613 Nornsande Spokane WA 99208 Don zipoy 21418 NE Main So. Redmond WA 98052 phone number 206 542-6061 home 655-9572 work Nats Free Flight Update interested flying Free Flight Nats following paragraph must strong possibility gasoline automobile may problem Lincoln prediction pos sibility must considered good ideas minimizing gas usage Nats have sent thank have done Rather make changes thing now have wrong following course action will used get Lincoln means practical will used streamline events save time gaso line means must keep up what going field day Flying hours may changed processing may moved events may moved will best publish changes advance like weather can change hourly way reader has chided telling about weather like intent hide truth have simply lived can windy will make field small though may large comparison home field Thunder storms can appear afternoons probably Mother Nature will have some other surprises us well See June 1979 issue pages 87 93 other infor mation BCRC Exposition Joy Farmer other members Benton County RC Group hereby offered apology Joy dutifully sent infor mation time called assure received material filed right place noted list things put column Unfortunately Ex position held group Corvallis never made print Well have several re ports event will combined Thanks due Steve Tischler Barnstormers Ed McCollough AVP Portland cohort Eds name believed Nolan Oregon Exposition sponsored Benton County RC Club program participation Portland Sky Knights Portland Barnstormers Salem RC Pilots Assn Albany Thundervolts Kiamath Falls Flight Masters Special plaudits due Joy Farmer did work good turnout fine models weather did cooperate cold windy Ed McCollough held District meeting proved very lively interesting Among technical things presentation Jerry Holcomb floats model aircraft covered everything Z very informative well done everyone appreciated effort Jerry put presentation discussion should heard anyone contemplating flying water Best Show honors split Bill Richards Kiamath Falls OR Stafford Chipmunk John Holbert Corvallis scratch-built Spitfire Richards model spectators favorite Holberts model preferred contestants fifth annual event being planned spring 1980 sure plan hope will too way pro spective contestants note no entries Antique Military Scale Modern Mil itary Scale Non-Military Scale Golden Age Aircraft nor flying boats informa tion write BCRC 2025 NW Circle Blvd Corvallis OR 97330 some winners Non-Military Standoff Scale Bill Richards Chipmunk Kiamath Falls Flight Masters Pylon Racers Lon Schroeder Four-Bits BCRC Non-Builder Model Jim Trump Skyliner BCRC Sport Monoplane Jim Trump Contender Sport Bi-Plane Bill Glaeser Smith Miniplane BCRC Pattern Aircraft Bob Crump Curare Port land Barnstormers Military Stand-Off Scale Jim Norwood Messerschmidt Bf-109 G-8 Salem Pilots Helicopters Vahan Dinihanian Hughes SOOc Corvallis Saliplanes Chris Brundege Cloud Bound 4 Portland Sailplane Society Non-Powered Boats Herb Hoser 501800 Marblehead Hilisboro Model Yacht Club Powered Boats 1 Bob Fox original swamp boat BCRC 2 Bob Govro original cabin cruiser BCRC Motorized Ground Vehicle Dave Wells XR3-1 1 Combat Support Vehicle Corvallis Original Design Mike Alsworth Tripacer BCRC Winners four-event fun-fly conducted Albany Thundervolts 1 Tim Bartel Thundervolts 2 Larry Steinert Coos Bay Area Flyers 3 John Allenby Umpqua Valley Modelers August 1979 83 -j
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/08
Page Numbers: 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83
The AMA Executive Council met Long Beach California its regular Spring meet ing Following list actions taken 1 Membership a It approved thata committee should appointed make recommendations January concerning whether leave mem bership choices offer various options b It approved Senior Citizens discount will offered 65 over $17 include magazinebeginning offer clarified 2 Employees a The Executive Director submit Council approval proposal regarding policy advancing travel funds repayment unused balances b A 7% cost living increase approved Executive Director 3 Magazine a A proposal reinstate previous op tional choice concerning magazine receipt adult members approved b The AMA magazine staff asked produce Nats time statement preferred policies guidelines magazine develop ment including recommendations concerning content distribution c It approved magazine stay its present size until recommenda tions b reviewed Council 4 Films a A review has requested detailing number AMA films produced date costs involved number showings outside AMA clubs b It approved No 2 priority new film should short help get flying sites 5 FAI Teams a A HQ proposal provide funds en able US teams assemble practice ses sion before World Championships ap proved b A FF Team Selection Committee pro posal AMA provide additional funds same purpose 79 FF team approved noting ample money FF team fund purpose 6 CD Certification proposal H Cain require written exam Contest Director applicants approved principle re ferred back further development 7 Insurance a The Executive Director asked seek legal advice concerning exclusion com mercial show teams AMA insurance cov erage b The Council clarified chartered club members need AMA members designated Associ ate members operate models 8 By-Laws a A committee recommend changes approved including composition committee b It approved committee should first make recommendations time Nats Council meeting concerning NAA representation duties responsibilities Secretary-Treasurer proxy representation Council meetings 9 Museums a It approved $1000 made available Presidents discretion Russ Barrera model aviation museum Cali fornia b The Executive Director authorized proceed further investigation pro viding AMA model aviation museum conjunction Wings Wheels lando Florida c Frank Ehling approved curator AMAs museum activities 10 Safety a Beginning later January 1980 full-page Model Aviation will devoted month safety matters b A maximum weight limit 40 lbs model aircraft insurance purposes will required upon publication information Model viatlOn effective July 1 c RC Pylon meets provided surance coverage safety aspects cur rent rules observed effective July 1 NMPRA also requested consider stringently safety proposals special emphasis speed limitation ii VP Budgets allowances district AMA expenses increased $750 $1000 include phone expenses include Secretary-Treasurers expenses 12 Membership Lists Council reaffirmed previous policy sell lists com mercial purposes 13 Sanctions Cains proposal regarding defi nitions Demonstrations Fun Flys accepted submission Council mail vote 14 FCC Council voted request legal counsel drafting letter protest regard ing high power allocations low power fre quencies used RC 15 Perpetual Trophies hand considered AMA museum property Frank Ehling produce proposal aspects such trophy handling including future donations 16 Hotline newsletter AMA officer information exchange approved 17 Flying Site Aid An employee addition HQ staff responsibilities flying site matters approved principle speci fic proposal requested HQ Nats time 18 Awards Three Awards Excellence approved specifics published after pre sentations same Distinguished Service Award 19 Next Council Meeting Nats Lincoln Nebraska August 1 approximately 9pm Note Many other items discussed action Minutes meeting avail able upon request FRIENDS OF RUSS BARRERA ORGANIZE TO SAVE MUSEUM worlds great perhaps great est model aircraft museums crisis Russ Barrera barely changed location Model Aircraft Museum Library San Marcos southern California Morgan Hill northern part state stricken cancer died May 8th picture health beginning March year Russ deteriorated rapidly over next two months move Morgan Hill site great annual Scale contests completed before Russ troubles began merely first phase next step unpack display everything preparation grand opening Russ didnt get stepit awaits help volunteers funds 70 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 SYNOPSIS OF APRIL 27 COUNCIL MEETING DECISIONS carry Russ left off bought property built building house museum3200 square feet floor spaceand made move San Marcos Some models hung rafters magazines books placed racks much remains done Display cases need constructed well shelves small office other facilities Signs need made inventorying cataloging needs completed models need repaired Utility bills power water phones need paid insurance security pro tection need provided basic ingredient necessary make Russ lifetime work visible available world money family Russ wife Lorraine two daughters determined carry out plans memorial assisted friends have agreed serve vol unteer board modelers need help contributions being solicited Until legalities fund transfer worked out AMA receiving holding contributions Donations may made payable AMABarrera Museum FundSuite 400 815 Fifteenth St NW Washington DC 20005 Russ Barreras museum chock full famous special models earmarked museum display near future such Carl Goldbergs original free flight Zipper Bill Wisniewskis con trol line speed Pink Lady museum building has dozens large cartons full fa mous models some already hanging viewGoldbergs Sailplane Elbert J Weathers Pacificoaster Russ collec tion covers whole lifespan spectrum model aviation history unless means provided bring museum alive see years effort date may wasted destroyed moths rats dust ravages sus pended animation Needed preserve tremendous time capsule model aviation history financial aid supplement hours labor pledged friends Russ Barrera modeler can show appreciation need let heritage lost fering donation Time critical family has suffered much needs know great support project can dedicate time effort carrying Without strong show support drive continuity could stalled would tragedy should al lowed happen help can make sure doesnt Russ Barreras museum comes alive again memorial him liv ing history model aviation OWNERS Lorraine Barrera Patricia Rogers Barbara Carnes ADVISORY BOARD Gliders Bob Larsh OIT Rubber John Pond OfT Gas John Pond Indoor Clarence Mather Mod FF Sal Taibi UC L Williams G Wil liams RC G Williams L Williams RC Ken Willard Photo Warren Shipp Historian John Pond Engines Karl Carison Accessories Karl Carison Historian-Peanut Models/Small Scale Bill Hannan Mags-FiIe/Librarian-Films Dick Dwyer Repair Tex Newman Repair J McCracken Contributions Bill Warner Contributions Bill Stroman Historian Carl Hatrak Legal Bud Harrah ADVISORS-ATLARGE Carl Goldberg John Worth Frank Zaic 40 LB UMIT FOR AMA INSURANCE Effective immediately July 1 AMA Safety Code amended include weight limit 40 lbs model aircraft means model weighs over 40 lbs launched will covered AMA insurance AMA Executive Council unanimously voted change its April 27 meeting provide evidence positive action has taken put some control cur rent proliferation model sizes demonstrate FAA insurance company other safety-oriented group individual AMA can provide self-regulation its activites avoid action others equally concerned less knowledgeable taking action AMA noted inputs Quarter Scale Association Ameri ca QSAA suggested limits 4 horsepower 40 pounds would accept able builders large model aircraft Council noted however horse power limit difficult deal highly variable Council therefore deferred ac tion power limits until detailed study can made subject AMA INSURANCE FOR RC PYLON RACING AMA Executive Council April 27 approved amending AMA Safety Code ef fective July 1 require AMA sanctioned RC Pylon Races accordance safety aspects current AMA rule book effect void AMA insurance meets run accordance rules such items safety distances example taking action AMA noted inputs National Miniature Pylon Racing As sociation NMPRA recommended rather attempt control perform ance pylon racing models safety em phasis should races set up operated point being such races safe current rules safety procedures followed APPLES AND ORANGES Erroneous impressions continue plague understandings AMA HQ operation particularly area salaries apparent ly bothers some people AMA budget shows about half million dollars salaries little appreciation what really volved Coupled malor dues increase situation lends itself suggestions costs reduced especially concerning number employees amounts get paid same time constant pres sure better service dues costing its natural members expect money though Continued page 75 August 1979 71 Among National ouerang ouciuty noera UT uirucors meeting i oiaao last APIl R top row Stan Pfost NSS President Helen Olsen member NSS board University City MO bottom John Worth AMA Executive Director Earl Witt AMA President AMA officers invited Pfost discuss details AMA-NSS coordination concerning team selection competition rules Nats planning PRESIDENTS REPORT President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS EARL E WITT 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 MEMBERSHIP DUES Executive Council has approved lower senior citizen membership rate Effective publication notice members over 65 years will receive full membership AMA family rates subject council verification min utes amounts 32% reduction older members few number have cases member years will necessary submit some form legal age certll~ation membership application TRANS-AM RELAY RACE talked Bob Doris Rich MAC Show Long Beach said would traveling Trans-Am Relay Race route during May June hope meet clubs teams along route possible say still need Contest Directors interested should write headquarters immediately gave following message NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Well National Championships upon us much worry about gas availability persons driving Nats According Lincoln Conven tion Visitors Division Cham ber Commerce foresee no prob lem Lincoln say gas ranges between 80 90 cents gallon depend ing kind no gas lines yet Cornhuskers AAA Motor Club Lincoln 402-477-8991 also say see no problem yet Al though 35% 40% gas stations closed weekends appar ently due fact dont get much business rather worry gas shortages indications Nebraska state government Lincoln seem unusually independent stable Nebraska state government operate legislative body 49 senators elec ted non-partisan basis Changed 1934 during dust bowl de pression era Nebraska boasts its sys tem being less expensive operate responsive rapidly needs wants states citi zens state capital building consid ered archi tectural wonders world totally paid off dedicatedthe citizens using pay-as-you-go basis NATIONAL MODELNATIONAlS EXECUTIVE AIRPLANE CHAMPIONSHIPS ORGANIZATION CHARTNATIONALS MANAGE ATIOSALS DIRECTO ABS AT OS FREE FLEGST CATEGORY MANAGER CATEGORY DIRECTOR INDLOR EVENTS DIRECTOR POWER EVENTS SE SEC TO NON POWER EVENTS DIRECTOR PACILYTEES MANAGER RADIO CONTROL CATEGORY MANAGER CATEGORY DIRE T N PATTERN EVENTS DI RECTOR QM PYLON EVENT DIRECTOR PG PYLON EVENT DIRECTOR SOARING EVENT DIRECTOR CTOR ADMINISTPATION AIIA RSQTS SPECIAL BONNY DROPEVENTS MANAGERDERECTOR CATEGORY MANAGER ICATEGORY DIRECTOR DREEG EVENTS DIRECTOR STUNT EVENTS DIRECTOR COMBAT EVENTS DIRECTOR SCALE CATEGORY MANAGER CATEGORY DIRECTOR A C EVENTS DIRECTOR C L EVENTS DIRECTOR P P EVENTS DIRECTOR RACING EVENTSCARRIER EVENT DIRECTORDIRECTOR 72 Model Aviation t POTSHOTS & PIDUSHERS new publisher RIC Model Builder magazine Wait Schroder has picked up left off Model Airplane News has printed statement indicating AMAs magazine staff members receive average salary over $35000 per year supposedly based published AMA budget figures missed fundamental point guessing wrong number people should divided salary total following AMA Executive Directors rebut tal letter R/CMB jumped wrong conclusion dividing Model Aviation salary budget figure four come up average $35668 Since five magazine staff members averageby way figur ingshould $28534 person Model Aviation staff makes much lower figure average salary arithmetic wet come Well didnt figure bits pieces salaries HQ personnel magazine staffbut have portion time connected magazine fact $40117 $142672 total magazine salaries taxes doesnt count averaging out magazine staff salaries Thus correct average five staff members actually $20511 based total $102555quite bit less claimed divide up $142672 salary tax total number employees time charged magazine whether magazine staff average comes out low er $7133 facts available anyone cared ask Im amazed didnt bother check explanation about salar ies beyond magazine staff covered June issue Model Aviation page 75 Beyond you paid AMA manageContinued page 75 \ building dedicated 1932 took 13 years build cost over $98 million AMA contestants temperature Nats time estimated between 78 80 degrees Hayfever people look outtheir state flower Goldenrod unfamiliar organization National Champion ships have included organizational chart column RUSS BARRERA visit made Russ Barrera Model Aircraft Museum Morgan Hill California April 26th just 12 days before death May 8th Russ lifetime went establishing museum much done bring work fruition project worthy support modelers giving support project Note see article else issue SHOW TEAMS spring summer weather coming AMA Show Teams beginning show schedules sunny south excepted teams being sought after fillins back-ups full scale air shows fair features public gatherings benefits selling hobby general public course en tertaining Any persons interested contacting show team call write AMA PR Department FLYING SITES major items re-examined during since April 27th council meeting Long Beach effort AMA work assist getting fly ing sites Executive Director pro posed hiring full time person work flying sites position being takes additional people implied have no work ing problems flying sites now hiring another top staff mem ber would solution questionable no plan what new staff member would doing specifically additional individual payroll would could improve flying site situation Chuck Foreman made motion council subject Headquarters action flying sites ex plained motion during meeting follows intent specifically go out hire somebody time said have somebody Appoint some body could existing personnel headquarters Which could beneficial doing some things doing now opin ion hes going go buy sites like penal institutions someone could pursue program contact penal institutions have time expertise pin down definitely giving us flying sites Im looking freebees some dedicate time getting freebees have lot gray area offers doesnt have some body hire could have pilot program someone now employed headquarters has expertise field concur Chuck Foremans remarks have directed Executive Director prepare plan Headquarters would propose utilize additional staff area AMA does have employee assigned Flying Sites employee Carl Maroney Assistant Executive Director does employee have title deal policy makers has number occasions talked t government agencies respect fly ing sites has building data bank flying site negotiations across country over year what can observe AMA Headquarters make-up no need another staff member great need better utilization existing talent within head quarters time plan can developed individual can fully utilized promoting facilities hire trained experienced requirements plan practice in-house development em ployees particular field work too costly organization size AMA Incidentally AMAs manual begun over three years ago Getting KeepKeeping Flying Sites now under Carl Maroneys direction published AMA club secretaries should re ceiving free copy time publication According Carl Maroney publication should begin ning better publication invites club provide input existing project future effort acquisition flying sites order compile complete data bank information AGENDA next council meeting Na tionals will necessity short ing meeting after long tiring day would propose expect actions great moment AMA acted under circumstances An invitation will extended special interest groups have represen tation meeting time will given address council As writing business agenda scheduled follows Magazine Review policies guidelines Film Review film budget progress use By-Laws Recommedations committee NMPRA Response council about stringent safety rules Flying sites Plan proposal Executive Director August 1979 73 J OflUvv MM rLIUIl LOTI rigns uary Hartle Bob Parr Don Ray Goldberg Skylarks Model-Airs Show Team planes SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 feel job AMA Treasurer grow ing importance within overall structure organization As Secretary/Treasurer AMA am salary live Washington DC still live Birmingham AL am still unpaid volunteer fine District VPs Associate VPs President Perhaps best role will tempt sincerely possible convey back forth between 70000 members Academy hierarchy Let explain fulfill obligation dues payer plan listen suggestions may care offer mail regarding AMA financing spending insurance funding thing will carry money message AMA get involved such intricate problems you write will read listen Further intend visit AMA HQ regu larly report what see Counting two years friend Jim Perdue appoint ed AMA AVP 1972-73 during represented District V four Council meet ings am beginning 8th year position leadership within Academy Now fiduciary capacity intend tell direct ly people spending money eight years nobody has brainwashed yet Let hear Special Interest Groups inuation Special Interest groups arising phases modeling Model airplane building flying more diversified fliers common interests clustering gether share experiences knowledge Also gather numbers strength beginning tell AMA crop rules fit THEIR thing way should fly particu lar special events should have primary say competition rules-making within limits safety common sense Miami Indoor Aircraft Model Assn cont last month address Indoor Free Flight special interest group MIAMA 3227 Dar win St Coconut Grove Miami FL 33133 $5 per year get Indoor publica tion sent monthly $10 also get full membership hangar privileges Editor John Martin claims top Indoor fliers United States belong subscribe publication Association officials include Dave Lin strum Artist Secretary Dan Kilgore Chief ScrutineerTerry Rimert Archivist Jim Stewart Properties Carl 1-ledley Peanuteer Adjacent center column Mike Arak L displaying winning Peanut Scale Bristol M-1C inside Goodyear blimp hangar Miami building cavernous 60-ft ceilings modelers inside have park blimp outside NO JUNIOR FUGHT THIS MONTH Ed Whitten will back usual space next issue month kind enough help solve problem finding enough space finish up listing AMA chartered clubs weve got notion bit glad have months rest 74 Model Aviation riere us inc iounaer oy inc woria renownea nationammy nerniuca mi urgaiumatiu. Dr John Martin inside Miami Goodyear blimp hangar holding reanut Farman Jabiru Dr John AMA District 5 MAN OF THE YEAR 1974 ouumruit UdV LuItrum shown launch- xuau y,uia tough competitor always ing Indoor Stick Dave 3rd im- placed 3rd FlA Team Selection Trials portant Fl Team Selection Trails per the region Notice propellers covered region Good going Dave. microfilm turn very very slowly MIAMA organization conjunction NIMAS National Indoor Model Air plane Society co-sponsor annual time trials Northwood Institute West Baden Indiana time year held June 21 through 24 live Indiana go watch school Next month smash finish door people BEWARE OF BARGAIN INSURANCE insurance business very much like otheryou get what pay Thus seemed too good true heard clubs found bargain insurance dealonly few dollars per mem ber no need AMA mem bers claim didnt take long break bubble study bargain revealed fol lowing 1 Named Insured policy provides cover age named insured named insured clubnot its membersand pinpoints club corporation thus insuring corporation does protect members club dividually contrast AMAs program covers conceivable anglenot club AMA its relationship club individual members themselves short AMAs coverage protects member bargain policy does 2 Premises/Operations covered respect exactly what named sured says Radio Controlled Airplane Flying Club nothing purely radio con trolled airplane flying AMAs policy covers club activities involving operation mainten ance construction testing use model aircraft model cars model boats model rockets 3 Flying Site low rate policy applies club field limits coverage location AMAs policy does limit clubit covers club anywhere participation sanctioned events chart ered club activities liability arising site ownership and/or sponsorship loca tion 4 Policy Limits lower cost policy limits coverage $300000 bodily injury and/or $300000 property damage AMAs policy provides limit $1000000 5 Area Coverage AMAs worldwide 6 Additional Insureds bargain policy provides additional insured ob viously owns property use Under AMAs policy however club members can use other properties AMA granting cov erage other propery owners site owners needed including contest show sponsors no extra cost 7 Member Member Liability included under cheaper policy under AMAs coverage important protect member actions another member Footnote The company offering low er cost coverage same denied coverage under aircraft exclusion clause homeowner policy did assurance would differently club coverage summary AMAs policy pays over $100000 per year its coverage broad-based protection applying AMA members clubs anyplace time cost membership includes pro tection higher individual get lot money AMAS NEW FLYING SITE BOOK time read 1500 copies AMAs new publication GETTING AND KEEPING FLYING SITES will mail over 1300 AMA Clubs key AMA officers Secretaries should lookout need such book has recognized AMAs Executive Council has prompted decision make distribu tion priority project Therefore clubs being mailed copy no charge extra benefit being chartered AMAs past experience has found keeping flying sites often difficult task getting flying site book gives proven methods can help club keep what has well get something new Developed over two-year period manual reflects experiences various clubs across country Model aviation fast growing hobby becoming recognized sport continue rapid growth past 10 years chart ered clubs must provided facts fig ures relevant data deal individuals cities counties federal government seeking flying sites book dedi cated toward end Additional copies available $200 MAAC DUES INCREASE FOR 80 Its officialthe Canadian counterpart AMA has voted raise its adult 18 yrs over dues rate $15 $20 beginning 1980 includes monthly publi cation Model Aviation Canada cur rently has about 24 pages per issue 10 times per year Voted down overwhelmingly proposal avoid dues increase drop ping six 10 issues publication As sidelight its interesting note some US modelers order avoid AMA dues increase year applied MAAC membership instead have told however AMA MAAC have recip rocal agreement whereby order US modeler join MAAC must first AMA member vice versa meantime especially view what MAAC able provide $20 mem bership compared AMA $25 comparison indicates AMA members getting comparable valueMAAC does has optional arrangement publication POTSHOTS & PUBLISHERS Continued page 73 ment tremendous compliment thank said effect didnt waste members money paying taxes necessary instead used money improve magazine Thats bad also implied something different other magazines know its difference try make profit operation beyond payment expenses including salaries could dividends owners stockholders whereas dont have fact cant Non-profit organiza tions allowed pay dividendsany magazine surplus subject tax Whats left over after stays magazine or ganizationno individual can touch per sonal gain profit-making com paniesthe profits can split up own ers Theres well leave see R/CMB will print entire rebuttal meantime note adding R/C Model Builder magazine name gauntlet has thrown challenge RC Modeler magazine hope R/CMB has enough gauntlets go aroundone RCM MA MAN Thus pot continues bubble modelers ultimate beneficiaries increased competition means publish ers have work harder keep readers happy end result has would otherwise have provided wish parties well friendly way AMA membership 79 now over 62000 still climbing. APPLES AND ORANGES Continued page 71 much increase intended merely cover increased costs doing same busi ness due inflation takes lot people service member ship over 70000 Theres constant flood phone calls mail takes lot people working full time handle business goes day day out basics covered story HQ op eration appeared April 79 issue Model viation article did lot help members get better perspective people takes operate national association also has given rise speculation misconceptions costs involved comes naturally people try make comparisons based own job situa tions though basis such compari sons different last months column AMA Presi dent example comparisons made between HQ salaries gov ernment civil service employees though differences like apples oranges impression given upper echelon HQ employees overpaid lower grades underpaidas com pared government jobs Yet president himself said As Civil Service supervisor long standing would have difficulty finding government positions directly comparably upper level AMA employment Similarly HQ committee signed task last year developing job de scriptions salary ranges AMA employ ees soon found civil service data mostly applicable notable differ ence between AMA government work AMA people expected have multi ple responsibilities skills prime re quirement flexibility able handle several different types jobs mainly because have able afford luxury people short AMA un derstaffed compared commercial government offices eq ulvalent workloads Thus compare salaries civil servants association employees fair exercise meaningful comparison involves looking other associations August 1979 75 APPLES AND ORANGES Cant organization provides such informa tionthe American Society Association Executives ASAE regularly gathers data associations over country fers results public information Heres interesting bit intormation Washington branch ASAE covering compensation staff size top executive employee reported data gathered 24 associations similar staff size AMA Associations 77-Avg76-Avg $59608$55120 AMA 1979 $36580 Similarly ASAE data compares second through fifth ranking employees terms salaries trend consistent average top level employees other associations much higher equivalent AMA staff may noted AMA increase 77 79 annual rate greater average associations simply reflects AMA attempt catch up meantime since 1977 inflation has es calated ASAE figures higher whereas highest AMA figure currentincluding 7% cost living increase year Thus using 1977 figures AMA sal aries much less average other associations gap remains despite previous catch-up effort Note Aside cost living increase year AMA salaries frozen current budget Theres also another meaningful way comparisonsize budget Lets look what ASAE figures show associations have similar totals work AMA has 1979 annual budget about half million dollars ASAE survey results early 1977much lower current show median salary top executive officer associations like size budgets $45000 Yet 1977 AMAs budget almost half millon dollars less 79 Either way ASAE figures looked size staff size budgetAMA sal aries come out short end difference between ASAE figures reflects national vs regional outlookthe higher figures regional based Wash ington area Ignoring using na tional median salary organizations like size AMA paying much less its top job its proportionally same below top Members neednt worry therefore DC area HQ location causing sal ary top-heaviness So comparing apples apples AMA hardly paying its top people like organizations Furthermore AMA has considerably upgraded its pay levels recent years no comparisoneven ap ples orangeswhich can make up years AMA paid its people far less other organizations sixties particu larly lean years little nothing way fringe benefitsno hospitaliza tion other insurance no annuity retire ment benefits Hospitalization annuity programs have since instituted theres long way go before AMA fringe benefits can said equal offered govern ment probably never will Anyone believes AMA people better paid other associations govern76 Model Aviation ment looking whole picture AMAs vocal critic vice-president District VI wrote following AMA President last January maybe its time someone considered presently injustice being done some staff members form paying too little jobs require tremendous dedication accomplish day after day year after year salary plan persons idea think extremely unrealistic expect anyone per form duties Executive Director less $50000 per year Most executive 1977positions remaining should $30$29425 42000 range think entire AMA pay structure should evaluated brought out dark ages Once results ot years budget better known logical expect AMAs Executive Council will looking ward staff improvement expansion near future provide better ser vices members AMA HQ thinking toward end much concerned offer ing way salaries existing em ployees although some further improvement justifiable providing help areas understaffing area especially Council has al Connecticut Maine annuselts Hampshire Rhode Island et DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper tlrstnct Vice-Presidest Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robern C Brodear 405 Main Street Nashua NJ 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 High St. Old Town MC 04468 George Parker 7 Paul LeeMA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Dr. Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave. Kisneny ME 03904 record followed results questionnaire used April District meeting voting latest Council meet ing Long Beach 300 dis tributed received back less 20 Regard ing magazine issue eight favored mag azine being mandatory five favor optional publication three un decided really lousy return per haps questionnaire wasnt put together well gave what considered fair shot MQst returned long-time dedicated modelers genuine interest modeling ex perience respect admire Dave Peltz still latest epistle has sent magazines will pro bably published couple pompous fervorless attitude Thanks Horrace adjectivesI knew would come handy someday has once again come forth opinionated efforts toward invincible walls Jericho Very frankly like lot other Council members am really getting tired BS put out some so-called leadersgrand old men angry young men self-styled hypocrites saviours So tired fact would very easy find another sport hobby partici pate am fearful heat kitready indicated support adding person staff exclusive duties relating flying sites can signi ficant benefits recent dues increaseto provide dollars necessary have someone working full time flying site problems Such services dont come cheap though AMA employees have never over paid As noted comparison other nation al associations reveal AMA lean side employee compensation dont get something nothing either realistic costs such services must allowed Its same HQ jobswe pay what job deserves Its civil service work cant compared except low er levels higher levels paid less would need people get same work done end result would dollars salaries overhead rent phones fringe benefits etc addi tional employee required current HQ philosophy avoid ing like civil service town thats full can fewer people Its less expensive efficient alter native paying people lower salary averageJohn Worth Executive Director AMA chen nor have action ashamed becomes easier live just allowing John Worth other people HQ take flak accusations anger vocal entities AMA reality retrospect must make personal confession know Council far perfect just part-time people dedication right thing enough time speak myself alone might suggest others Council equally guilty litany Council involvement During two weeks before Coun cii meeting look forward quarterly get-together go meeting fired up right thing try come home try keep home front solid solvent next three months before again wondering just what has accomplished since last Council meeting other words interim period between meetings hand led totally J Worth AMA HQ lit tle help encouragement others Council Good intentions pay rent run AMA correct inadequacies district level handle mail dis trict members coordinate AMA display booth visit shows meets clubs time permits spend roughly 6 10 hours per week average doing AMA things Headquarters still has long way go perfect need lot just PR full-time flying site procurement liaison person panacea on-going Junior pro gramand neither industry individual modeler concerted club effort criticism field going accomplish really answer point get strong feeling HQ present ly floundering because IT Headquarters reluctant anything fear being called wrong John Worth may often criti cized have heard him say times didnt take action make de cision nothing would have hap pened THIS NOW BELIEVE half reading faced problems running own business job AMA confronted would long LETS ALL TRY TO BE CONSTRUC TIVE FOR CHANGE BEFORE IT IS REALLY TOO LATE.. New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grigg District II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive Lnckpert NY 14094 Asacciete VIce-Presideerts Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY t0705 John Byene36-29213th Sr. BaysideNY 11361 Frank Drench 9 Willow Axe. Piscataway NJ 08654 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr. So Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Satrler 50 Randi Rd. Apt A-2 Schenectady NY t2309 Tom Silver RD 3 Box 412 Messena NY 13662 Hank Smith 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 flying season has finally arrived Western New York normal beautiful weather week long Im working rain high winds week end Must Murphys Lawexcept Murphy optimist very nice meeting Buffalo RC Aircrafters attempting explain AMA operations answering several ques tions Nice bunch people very active hobby April 21 travelled East Bloomfield NY request Flying Live Ones RC Club similar discussion film Marvelous Miniatures shown both meetings contin ues high demand around district Rockland County RC Club has three day show planned June 21 through 23 Bergen Mall Paramus NJ expect have over 150 planes boats cars well full-size A4 Skyraider Now what can called real show Hope fully full-size sailplane Pitts Special will also displayed will fund-rais ing program flying field Western New York Free Flight Soci ety will sponsoring its 10th annual Free Flight contest what else July 14 15 will AA meet sanction No 695 celebrate 10th anniversary have expanded meet two days ad ded number events including two special events special high point award like sDecial awards take look Dhoto hand-blowned glass trophies meet should well worth effort getting Pike NY weekend Com petition should fierce Last year 82 entries New York Pennsylvania Ohio Connecticut Maryland Canada come up fun con tinue Canadian Nats Exeter tario would like visit Disney World visit AMA museum Wings Wheels Museum Orlando ternational Airport has offered us free hope fully use portion facility own museum model aircraft proposal present will require Executive Council approval before comes being Seems like great opportunity situation right proper people involved Unfortunately close sad note Howie Applegate LIDS informs us passing PETER CERNAUSKUS long time owner Wilsons Hobbies Richmond Hill NY Pete asset hobby help hobbyists Western Long Island area deepest sincere sympathies extended family thin e Pennsylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe Dintrict III Vice-Presidettt 1101 E Rahn Rnad Dayten OH 45429 Associate Vice-Prneide,ts Joe Ciben 5192 Edenhurst Lynhurnt OH 44124 Francis Fluhartir 5D4 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Laird Jackson 623 Meadombrook Sn Danid PA 19087 Edward Winner 1521 Summit Sn. McKeesport PA 15131 Well attended April Council meeting Long Beach CA say least interesting opportunity meet face face certain vocal AMA dissenters listen arguments about certain sues read column last time will recall said piece about dissen tion necessity putting whole thing proper perspective organization size AMA bound have differ ences opinion plain distortion print ed fact seems rather childish chief dis senter Mr Dave Peltz Chatsworth CA tended Council meeting given ample opportunity witness Councils delib erations voice opinions has now reported impressions AMA Council press will waste time debate him point point however must set record straight item business have pushing some time promote fundamental need modelingfly ing sites So meeting moved HQ proceed hire employee assigned fly ing site acquisition soon AMA finan cially able subject Council approval motion passed 12 3 abstentions proviso properly relates achievement financial solvency es tablishment necessary budget item employee job description expect take final action matter next Council meeting Nats time Mr Peltz reports among various other distortions Council voted down hiring person full time job would help acquire help save flying sites utter lie resent such distortion matter have much personal interest some time finally settled Council meeting would like turn plea sant subjects Council took positive action exer cising question alternate memberships committee action formulate alternative possibilities Council action motion reduce costs senior citizens approved Employee travel advances loans clar ified magazine thoroughly dis cussed After much heated debate de cided leave magazine pretty much since represents tremendous AMA asset communications also indications meeting media people magazine represents no substantial threat commercial magazines Since total meet ing report will available reading elsewhere issue wont discuss item business will report however definite possibility exists free AMA mu seum space newly-established museum Wings Wheels located Orlando FL also understand low cost space leasing available same location lando International Airport AMA HQ oc cupancy offer will further investigat ed view its excellent location tour ists convenience exposure general public nice letter Paul Sekula Limestone PA Crash Incorporated Aero modelers CIA concerning third annual fun-fly stand-off scale contest ap parently have having ball pre vious affairs need boost attendance participation So folks looking good time July 22 contact Paul 116 Old Woods Rd Dubois PA 15801 Well folks Irm writing run wing naturally flying back Nevada flight testing Hope MA can read scribbling since dont have access typist PEACE Delaware oct xl Culumbia 0 Maryland k Carnlina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsrrille VA 23111 Associate Vice-Presidents Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipson Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crisply 611 Beechwood Dr Charlnttsnille VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tynola Road Charlotte NC 26210 Scottie Moynr 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19809 John Preason 7012 Elnira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Fayetteville NC 28301 April Council meeting past history now what discussed will ap pear elsewhere Model v/at/on am sure some out would like know what results reference questions have asking Dis trict feel about certain items magazine being part AMA membership Council voted again keep magazine part member ship package vote arrange ment because really believe should way Distict IV membership confirmed letters asked felt majority letters said keep part package Now dont agree did let know did agree dont write complain now will al ways ask ahead time feel about AMA policies response pro con way will vote majority rules District IV reference safety rules e aircraft Council went along Quar ter Scale Associations recommendations August 1979 77 limit weight 40 lbs did put horsepower other restriction power plant time need input subject better way control power rather fixed horsepower dis placement rule What thinking have made proposal Council either hire appoint existing AMA em ployee job position will procur ing lobbying working local AMA clubs find flying sites idea behind have AMA full-time employee sole job would find flying sites either helping chartered clubs have some thing going local authorities private land owners need advice assistance lobby directly federal parks recreation people national level pro cure sites whatever needed get us places fly As result proposal Earl Witt has instructed John Worth look cost feasibility report back findings next Council meeting will keep posted results action would welcome comments suggestions Plans District Meeting shaping up very rapidly Prince George Radio Control Club PG RC Bowie MD has agreed let us use flying site fun fly have run snag date August 25-26 since large Control Line event scheduled same weekend may have change District Meeting until sometime October As soon worked out will let know way column also special mailing clubs District Trans-Am Race shaping up very nicely also looks like will have chance meet some during race will CD teams fly through District lvs area legs B C lot other items discussed Council meeting would im possible comment column will published minutes Council meeting MA Read let know what thinking just case aware will vote year Secretary-Treasurer AMA odd-numbered districts will vote District VPs sorry have put up until end 1980 have two people nominated position Sec-Treas Jim McNeill current Secretary-Treasurer John Byrne past VP current AVP District II John also ran AMA President last year lost small margin will glad discuss candidates further letter phone person interested have another preference let AMA know about nominating choice should done before August Council meeting Nats Whats Happening District IV Meade Modelers planning big model airplane show July 4th have some great plans event keep touch put date calendar fun time Wilson RC Modelers planning aviation day August 17 1979 need modelers around Wilson NC help out can help contact Dick Proseus president club Quantico Marine Corps Base Dont forget set aside dates June 30 July 1 Un-Contest Quantico Marine Base reopening air museum will Scale event Marine Corps will award trophy best Scale model Marine aircraft Winston-Salem Radio Control Club mak ing plans 3rd annual Jim Thrift morial Day Fun Fly scheduled October 6-7 event formerly called Jim Thrift Fun Fly started back 1963 oldest continuing RCcontestheld North Carolina plan attendhow about Miniature Aircraft Society Haywood MASH Club North Carolina started last year three members has now grown membership 37 Thats what call growing fast Keep up good work MASH Any modelers around Can ton looking progessive club contact W R Hardin MASH president Alabama Honda gia rssrppi to Sico Sovit Carolina ssrr V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Associate Vice-Presidents John Gorday 631 Oaeen Circle Jackson MS 39209 Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood Dr Huntsville AL 35805 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlee St. Charleston Hgts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr. Delray BeachF L 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr. Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Bos 1532 Faiardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman PD Boa 1643 Eglin AFB FL 32542 Tom Thacker 2390C Lawrenville Hwy Decatur GA 30033 Show Teams worth weight gold nitro Hot Stuff whichever hap pen need moment reason Im happy announce District V has new sanctioned Show Teamthe Demajagua RC Flying Team Puerto Rico showy perhaps equally valu able its own way inexpensive trainer Charles Ricci has designed can use left-over wing good 09 engine very little else vacationing around Pompano Beach FL Charles will happy show Knock-About pictured above give directory local RC flying fields Broward County/Palm Beach area can find him RC Aircraft Shop 2159 SE 9th SL Pompano Beach Flying models Florida great way spend va cation Somebody does read column after June issue ran picture goodlooking young fellow holding airplane didnt know name did Keith Beatty 11-year-old future RC pilot Birmingham AL Id like have least picture youngster column someone will have help out sending picture Speaking young fliers Chad Stewart stepson AVP Ed Moorman won first place Florida Rat Race third place AMA Slow Rat recent Jacksonville Flying Reb els Control Line contest Sandy Parmenter secretary club writes Florida Slow Rat set up new fliers compete against older fliers Its great fun fatherson/daughter teams like George John Hatvany Wilbur Ken Hicks Jacksonville contest picture below tells story about Py lon Racingeach cross represents mid-air collision Pylon racing fast furious fun vtfe flown nronerlv particular Quickie belongs Stu Richmond Roswell GA Stu ex Floridian flying fast left busy holding Old-Timer Vintage RC Un-Contests least thats what old club Tropic Aeros RC Club said about him recent newsletter Tropic Aeros fly old Tamiami Airport Its great flying site flying rules posted gate field great transmitter impound/freq uency control box rioht eate see nicture below info about Tropic Aeros sent Warren Bishop mem ber club says deserve word appreciation have done model aviation Miami area Warrens wife Connie showing off old RCM design Mark airplane re designed Thanks Bill Schreer both pictures items discussed recent Executive Council meeting want mention 78 Model Aviation just two First Council voted set 40pound weight limit models engine limit discussed next time am skeptical about safety of40 pounds model flying around Im willing shown safe time dont have enough safety sta tistics make educated guess about weight limit time limit may have increased decreased depending safety experience Secondly Council voted keep magazine basic part membership package favored optional magazine voted would like com plete report have specific questions please write DISTRICT V CLUB OF THE MONTH Gulf Coast Radio Control Club months featured club has 30 members 40 acres under lease Mobile County Alabama School Board have just added $2000 paved runway supple ment well-used grass strip have annual mall show Jaycees have asked hold air show priorto Greater Gulf State Fair Jim Downey bottom column left didnt really crash just suddenly got curious about what inside little air plane decided open up take look Thanks Paul Torp sending report Thats month away go . IIInorv rava ucky ourr VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Butfalo Grove IL 60090 Associate Vice-President Dave Davis c/a DA tvterprises Box 335 l-Iaubstadt IN 47630 Chuck Delano 7203A Twiv Oaks Dr. lediavapolis IN 46226 Roger Geers RR 5 Duincy IL 02301 Frank Hughes 709 Nt 44sh St Kansas City MO 64116 Glenv Lee gio Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Jim Sears P0 Boa 308 Burgin KY 40310 Bob underwood 4100 Concord Oaks Dr. St Louis MD 63128 team used Halberstat get win ner s circle channels Wheres pipe Things July 4 Freeport RC Modelers Airshow Alberthus Airport Tom Ruby Rt 3 Freeport IL 61032 July 8 Lansing IL Pelicans Old-Timer Meet Bong Field WI July 8 Hot Heads MAC CL Contest St Louis MO July 15 Chicago Aeronuts FF Meet Bong Field WI July 21 4th Annual SOAR Great Race Lockport IL July 22 Indianapolis IN City-Wide Fun Fly Challenge Indpls RC clubs July 24 25 26 LSF National Tourna ment Grand Champion Selection Lewis University Airport Romeoville IL Aug 11 12 Spirits St Louis Pattern Sport Scale Contest includes pre-novice pattern Aug 17 18 19 Quincy IL Falcons Chicago Pylon Club Pylon Races Mt Ster ling IL near Quincy Site includes camping fishing swimming numerous other facil ities Contact AVP Roger Geers Point Ponder K M Canales Knight Flyer KC Northern Knights MAC newsletter May 79 An RC model airplane hole sky lined balsa wood fiberglass etc money thrown Newsletter Round-Up Rock Valley Flyer has very interesting continuing article RC history Might very informative newer hobbyists Rock Valley RC Flyers 1774 Greenleaf Way Rockford IL 61108 Illinois Valley RC Clubs Chord & Span spotted words wisdom friendly advice Sky Squires RC Carbondale IL has real publicity committee Lynn Elston Hoover PSI Both newspaper maga zine articles feature him contest travels District VI has its share fighters Bud Bodzioch brought attention April Miniature Aircraft Combat Association News letter listing top 20 Combat pilots 1978 District VI aces Paul Curtiss-2 John Segal-3 Bud Bodzioch-4 Bob Burch John Frank tied 6th Eric Taylor -16almost third district proud Crashing model often brings remorse think despair two must suffering Denny Baker Pekin IL RC Club lost models equipment workshop floods melting snow Bob Scott Riverwoods IL returned Arizona find snow caved roof barn-work shop destroying beautiful model air planes boats equipment Damn winter Congratulations Ft Wayne Flying Circuits selection AMAs Award Excellence thanks Sentral Illinois Radio Society Bloomington IL super hos pitality shown some fellow club members enjoyed day flying SIRS beautiful flying site great fun day SIRS perfect hosts would wonderful activities con cerning model aviation just one-tenth pleasant Saturday May 12th remainder article will concern rather unpleasant side modeling terestsAMA business Business associated work Work always unpleasant especial ly lazy Yet AMA business can fun August 1979 79 uL f~L It. OT cne unoay Tilers iop row ravis Nelson Paul Torp Alvin Reed Bottom row Dennis Johnson Paul Foley Charley Whatley C out gua,a wusn ,,u,c, 4a invaded Vince IvlanKowski great hairy face has captured K C MO North ern Knights leader Dick Lemons Sunchasers John B Lak Latest reports indicate VM has retreated back own ter ritories after campaign Antioch Shopping Center Mall Show Carry Winter activity Quincy IL "B Falcons RC Club includes Annual Peanut Scale Contest Don Bill Laws father-son get go distant points live up spend YOUR money cant work cause nothing accomplished April least 17 persons travelled Los Angeles AMA expense lived Queen Mary several days meeting day went MAC Show ball because AMA members generous thank accomplish ments assembly directorate would difficult list since dont remember few items didnt must interest some since letters petitions etc demanding did give optional magazine next year give choice would democratic would compromise re sponsibilities Since 62% 1978 member ship took magazine about 95% re newing obviously approve AMA policies reasoning must like get ting older since get older day course alternative has nothing decision didnt give alternate member ship plan next year established com mittee study subject Isnt strange last year mandated magazine twice 78 dues did require committee study did positive thing going let help us get around year creased travel allowance guys just keep digging deeper youve got another dollar somewhere might have use some money go around convince need another dues increase near future As now must increase expenses meet anticipated income must increased cover rising expenses didnt take real action ease fre quency problems could damage .. good relations really applied some pressure Besides communications industry expands new market lace industrial communities new communications 50 watt trans mitters RC frequencies can go back CL FF Whats beef Yes lot didnt Now some things should did would cutting fun money might cause AMA hierarchy listen Would really want let club contact Ohio Casualty Co Hamilton Ohio obtain primary surance $3 $5 per member rather AMAs secondary $25 per member Dont miss out wondering just what home owners policy will cover AMAs policy much broader private policies secondary Model Aviation non-member $12 per full year plus $5 insurance would let keep money need cavort around country Dont other thing shouldnt become Contest Director spend $1 change Open license CD spend $2 sanction Class Contest could obtain free 1980 renewal think anyone would sanction Class Indoor Hand-Launch Glider contest garage weekday 8 805 pm con testant threw object toward ceiling timed given cool first place Contest Director filed report CD gets free AMA license MA So can renew Open license $3 Some thing like could keep home year have written much mandatory magazine last time will such couple issues ago points MA ing subsidized rebutted AMA HQ reasoning valid MA new needed support time has changed validity Now MA age firmly es tablished market place Additional fi nancial help its parent AMA no long er required AMA should give MA dol lars collects MA return MA should provide however magazines AMA re quires AMA give additional funds whatecr source whatever reason such enables non-profit magazine increase its expenses subsidy no matter put say isnt insult intelligence contemporary modeler So article little long month next few months promise short Have great summer dont get too slow dont get too lowkeep nose up turns use lots top rudderll See yaall low igan 0 Mnnesnra onsn VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 lewa Avenue Muscatine IA 52761 Assoesate Vice-Presideots James Clark 4444 Woodniew Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Robert Lundberg 4928 Tioga Sr. Duluth MN 55804 Tim Price 11287 Saar Sterling Hgts. MI 48078 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph MI 49085 Geoff Styles 2801 5 Beaumont Am Kansasnille WI 53139 Terry Taylor 5308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus MI 48174 apologies BOB HENSING MINNESOTA SOARING SOCIETY mentioning sponsor Soaring contest Minneapolis August 26th will conjunction TCRC Soaring contest 25th am very happy report District VII West meeting Minneapolis May 7th tremendous success first time know seminar newsletters held great deal enthusiasm shown participants LES HARD drove way Lansing MI discuss offset print ing layouts photography other major concepts newsletters Les should con gratulated efforts traveling dis tance help fellow modelers Another seminar held concerned flying sites Since seems major problem clubs also well re ceived excellent ideas brought out DAVE BECKSTROM ANOKA COUNTY RC club explained problems solutions involving noise complaints nearby resident Through continued effort help Minnesota Polution Control Commission able resolve noise problem retain flying field Another session concerned contest coor dination benefits gained clubs contest coordinator did sit meeting busy trying meet talk people could meet ing very well attended partici pants felt well worthwhile much time left open AMA discussion interest keen questions fielded myself JOHNNY CLEMENS EARL WITT After excel lent attitude adjustment period poolside banquet held attended 91 people proved informative enlightening humorous food great special thanks following clubs worked gether make meeting success TWIN CITIES RADIO CONTROLLERS MINNE SOTA SOARING SOCIETY GRASSFIELD RC ANOKA COUNTY RC FLYING EA GLES RC MINNEAPOLIS PISTON POP PERS MINNEAPOLIS ARROW CLUB ST PAUL RC CLUB Next years meeting promises better meeting also gave chance meet Associate Vice-Presidents Western part District VII including GEOFF STYLES JIM CLARK TERRY TAYLOR BOB LUNDBERG JOHN EVERT Con test Coordinator West JIM SINTON Con trol Line Contest Board member hope see next year Since unable Council meeting Long Beach asked BILL ROHR ING represent District VII file report included below C U Nats PS Greater Detroit Soaring & Hiking Society holding Thermal Soaring contest August 18-19 Troy Ml See Contest Calendar details again pleasure report Ex ecutive Council meeting proxy District VII meeting held Long Beach CA April 27th tie MACS Craft Hobby Show 18th 29th Before starting report specific business Ill cover Id like report outsider dedication thoughtfulness long hours work VPs put behalf come over country attend meetings taking off work come hours preparation thought best ways represent strong AMA Everything given due consider ation first topics agenda Council meeting discussion some type different set-up AMA member ships classes types al plans people meeting after ideas came out motion passed boil VPs ideas down three finite proposals later Council selection As understand will probably mean same dues 1980 considered something senior citizen now could corporated 1980 dues passed unanimously senior citizens 65 older pay dues equal family member ship exciting new item come up meeting offer space AMA museum space old B-S 2 hangar Orlando Florida airport Its few miles Disney World main floor being used largest private collection historic aircraft could use 6000 square feet possibly under hangar floor air conditioned clean has high ceilings built allow expansion best allfree moved passed investigate opportunity report back concern Quarter Scalers discussion safety moved passed 40 lbs top weight limit 80 Model Aviation insurance purposes will included safety code later moved passed would no insurance air planes operated within safety code notice included sanctions Nothing done limiting engine size either displacement horsepowerbecause difficulty involved controlling measuring study will given prob lem hope limiting output some other way Done Lowe reported possible site 1980 Nats Its Clinton County Air port Bloomington Ohio sounded very promising John Embry reported area dustries have getting 50 watt approval FCC couple 72 MHz frequencies moved passed go record letter FCC protest ing approval high power transmitting low power transmitting area seemed like best approach us time considering request 30 new fre quencies FCC has recently passed its first step Two Awards Excellence awarded deserving clubs Approval also given Distinguished Service Award well deserved pleasure have involved approval awards winners will announced upon presentation awards next Council Meeting will Wed nesday night 1979 Nats Lincoln NE Before signing off want congratulate local club Whirlwinds Southwest ern Michigan great job did Gem Dikker 7th year host ing swap shop last Saturday February has now grown out its building club has already lined up bigger quarters near old location park ing facilities next year See Bill Arkarsar siara Meico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII VicePresident 1500 Anita Street Soiphor lA 70663 Assoelane Vice-Presidents Bozz Anerill9tt7 La Barraoea NE Alborquerqoe NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sotphor LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasannon TX 78064 Larry Sarror 1415 Manor Dr Bartleonille OK 74003 Well Executive Council meeting Long Beach behind us now contro versies roll Yes Council did vote retain mandatory status Model via tion magazine 1980 know popular everyone far coun try AMA have operated major ity rule principle majority opinion Yes did vote condition As modeler businessman am firmly con vinced way go Among other things considered meeting provision reduced mem bership fee senior citizens proposal update AMA by-laws Also proposal include full-time person work clubs flying site problems AMA HQ discussed action started next meeting Nats August fully devel oped proposal will prepared John Worth outlining job duties require ments including estimated costs Undoubted ly will reading about activities meeting elsewhere issue wont pursue much did have sev eral guests meeting including Betty Stream Bev Wisniewski Al Novotnik Model Airplane News inimitable Dave Peltz AVPs District XIII Ned Barnes Dave Pelts addressed Council sev eral occasions AMA members privilege going District VP asking appears very intelligent albeit some what misinformed man lot ideas have real merit undoubtedly will over period time effect some improvements AMA nothing else Daves efforts will re suit airing lot clean linen does ap pear impatient Council prob ably little plodding times About 10 days after return Long Beach Ned Barnes suffered heart attack currently recuperating hospital Colorado as aska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue PIt 68005 hometown Sulphur ing well will several weeks before can go back work know Ned personnel director job 1974 1975 1978 Nats Let him hear days get pretty long con fined address beginning column Ned planned have district meeting during Dallas Trade Show Due job conflict couldnt make itso Ned making arrangements planned chair meeting As result illness obviously cannot time read excellent opportunity will have missed feel such meeting past due plan try again set up something perhaps through Associate VPs various areas district have thoughts and/ location write Speaking have written about something required reply have received three four weeks please drop second note think am current have nagging feeling some thing has fallen through cracks Enough now. Associane Vice-Presideno Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Bled Caoper WY 82601 Pool Kesel 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102Shelter erected bY club members club Jim OReilly 4760 N Battin Wichita KS 67220funds provide shade during hot over Jim Ricketto 5165 Cloodas Sioux Falls SD 57103lOol summer days August 1979 81 photo report month features Sky Corral RC Club Pueblo CO pictures taken Dale Alyea Above clubs fantastic flying site Sunday afternoon has 3500-ft runways paved pit area good safe distance away Note paved ready areas near runway intersections shelter transmitter impound pit area Below Club officials L-R Jim Rodgers maintenance Bob Thomas safety Jerry Bible president Duane Pisciotta VP Del Milne secretary-treasurer Axtona lxrna n da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Presidents Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnas Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1 tOO West Sham Fresno CA 93711 Lotnie Kroeber 4295 Boalder Hwy. Las Vegas NV 89121 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tatson AZ B5710 Berry Stream 3723 Snowden Ane Long Beach CA 90806 Keith Whitney t4AB5Japiter Dr Salt Lake City UT 84117 Ill start months report relating incident connection recent Coun cii meeting Long Beach Vice-President District VI going see California well represented Council meeting felt might able make meeting thoroughly briefed Dave Peltz District X matters District VI question wasnt Associate Vice-President District VI utilized feel district should represented somebody close half-way across country problem double representation Dis trict X never came about District VI Vice-President able attend As Council meetingseveral items interest us transpired Ill con vey First off committee formed work out possible two-class type license some other means dues reduction member joins insurance committee report back January 1980 Council meeting voted against motion because time frame felt Jan uary too long wait motion passed long last something under way reduce dues will offer senior citizen discount 1980 Anyone over 65 years age will able join renew $17 1980 will remain effect till see what com mittee report what action taken Council So second step toward dues re duction has made Before go further want mention District X some notable members present Council meeting stayed entire session First off very capable As sociate VP Betty Stream was accompanied Beverly Wisniewski Dave Peltz present guest given time address Council various times throughout day questions comments ventured forth next item interest magazine issue much discus sion over making optional again pushed optional status no avail issue failed vote single-sided tally nine continuing five offer option Im afraid issue dead some time now unless committee reports January option might way go insurance type licenses film maker Jay Gerber presently winding up work Scale film next project film Nationals completed Council has instructed him make couple short 10 minutes less films shown groups club might approaching obtain flying site Probably two films will made slanted obtain ing RC site other combined UCIFF effort films will made show average property owner disci pline safety models modelers Council approved expenditure funds bring various FAI teams together weekend practice prior de parture overseas activity Free Flight team will first utilize new set-up will closely watched see what benefits come since trial basis two-year FAI cycle method training least checking awareness rules Contest Directors being studied full report should made next Council meeting clarification made meeting what members chartered club need long AMA requirements say members chartered club must belong AMA quite right instance lot husband wife teams join club dues-paying members husband has AMA license furthermore husband flies model wife worker timer what-have-you Under set-up wife need have AMA license yet may belong chartered club course non-AMA member must never fly modelthats no-no committee formed study re vise AMA by-laws document drafted AMA formed 30s has patched mended ever since will complete facelift stem stern Something closer home concerns Russ Barreras model museum Russ just recently relocated Morgan Hill Northern Cali fornia finished unpacking boxes crates entered hospital exploratory surgery doctors gave him month live saw can cer misfortune coming right top move has family dire financial straits Council voted expenditure up $1000 motion help pay utility bills Morgan Hill museum would real loss museum go out business letter Lake Charles LA read About third Sky Corrals current mem bership recent meeting THINKIN LINCOLN Dale Alyeas B-25H built Royal kit Fine flyer two OS Sch 40s retracts flaps Member Morris Shanstrom recent club meeting displayed fine looking Cub Resident FF expert Gary Baughman holds Bucker Jungmeister Peanut Gary Joe Plute running FF contest Sky Corral field September 30 82 Model Aviation Council gist letter want enter formal negotiations AMA regards headquarters relocating John Worth going follow up Model Aviation AMAs magazine will have full-page devoted safety aspects hobby starting January 1980 issue Letters fliers learned mishap will welcome information will passed Once again Council approached question very large models last time around defined what model time defined upper limit weight order qualify insurance weight selected 40 pounds compromise based large amount input interested indi viduals organizations Consequently will please some displease others hope youll realize nothing can will please everybody same time next question Council face limit engine size horsepower set limit cubic inches limit horsepower limit venturi size Let hear interested readers matter time print book obtain flying sites should available headquarters compilation data successful clubs what went through obtain site Write call headquarters find out get copy must reading club looking site Headquarters presently investigating feasability hiring person full time help clubs obtain flying site time action arrives believe ad will run Model vi atlo n AMAs legal counsel going write strong letter protest FCC over allow ing use powerful paging transmitters 72 MHz concern over inability modelers some locations use frequencies due interference nominated Betty Stream Distin guished Service Award Council whole heartedly approved Betty has ranked among hardest workers AMA After meeting adjourned entire Council Dave Peltz trooped over Wisniewskis household barbeque com plete liquid refreshments ges ture friendship part entire Wisniewski family certainly appre ciated certainly want publicly thank back mentioned going hold election replacement Control Line Contest Board Since have decided include contest boards will few ground rules simple majority will rule feel minimum number votes should specified keep person being elected five people took trouble vote Out 12000 members District X feel should get least 1% response minimum oust incumbent Therefore will take least 120 votes change matters Ill have details next month meantime need nominations people interested serving contest board have two months time issue appears volunteer nominate latest club meeting took Santa Barbara Radio Controlled Modelers dynamic club led Dave Sanchez club president called few days before meet ing said would become problem tending meeting due no gasoline being available said no problem club members owns gas station made ar rangements fill up arrival After filled car Dave club treasurer Jerry Livers took dinner long talk over very good meal seems 90-member club has typical problemimminent loss flying site have using same site 25 years temporary basis progress closing around presently looking site can continue fly day finally comes cant use old site movie Marvelous Miniatures shown club very well re ceived After film club served coffee cake cake huge affair welcoming message directed Santa Barbara bunch sure went out way make feel welcome succeed ed beyond wildest hopesl Thanks lot guys Im looking forward returning some day THERMALS Alaska 0 Idaho Montana on rngtno XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith tintrict XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Auoduta Vica-Psidu5a Al Cln 1607 S von El,, Pocanallo ID 83201 Simon Dream Rn 1 Box 48 Broadojew MT 59018 Ed MoColloagh 53 SE 61 Pornland OR 97215 Orlando OIy Reco 26608 Dover Cl. KenO WA 98031 Zhado Thompson N 3613 Nornsande Spokane WA 99208 Don zipoy 21418 NE Main So. Redmond WA 98052 phone number 206 542-6061 home 655-9572 work Nats Free Flight Update interested flying Free Flight Nats following paragraph must strong possibility gasoline automobile may problem Lincoln prediction pos sibility must considered good ideas minimizing gas usage Nats have sent thank have done Rather make changes thing now have wrong following course action will used get Lincoln means practical will used streamline events save time gaso line means must keep up what going field day Flying hours may changed processing may moved events may moved will best publish changes advance like weather can change hourly way reader has chided telling about weather like intent hide truth have simply lived can windy will make field small though may large comparison home field Thunder storms can appear afternoons probably Mother Nature will have some other surprises us well See June 1979 issue pages 87 93 other infor mation BCRC Exposition Joy Farmer other members Benton County RC Group hereby offered apology Joy dutifully sent infor mation time called assure received material filed right place noted list things put column Unfortunately Ex position held group Corvallis never made print Well have several re ports event will combined Thanks due Steve Tischler Barnstormers Ed McCollough AVP Portland cohort Eds name believed Nolan Oregon Exposition sponsored Benton County RC Club program participation Portland Sky Knights Portland Barnstormers Salem RC Pilots Assn Albany Thundervolts Kiamath Falls Flight Masters Special plaudits due Joy Farmer did work good turnout fine models weather did cooperate cold windy Ed McCollough held District meeting proved very lively interesting Among technical things presentation Jerry Holcomb floats model aircraft covered everything Z very informative well done everyone appreciated effort Jerry put presentation discussion should heard anyone contemplating flying water Best Show honors split Bill Richards Kiamath Falls OR Stafford Chipmunk John Holbert Corvallis scratch-built Spitfire Richards model spectators favorite Holberts model preferred contestants fifth annual event being planned spring 1980 sure plan hope will too way pro spective contestants note no entries Antique Military Scale Modern Mil itary Scale Non-Military Scale Golden Age Aircraft nor flying boats informa tion write BCRC 2025 NW Circle Blvd Corvallis OR 97330 some winners Non-Military Standoff Scale Bill Richards Chipmunk Kiamath Falls Flight Masters Pylon Racers Lon Schroeder Four-Bits BCRC Non-Builder Model Jim Trump Skyliner BCRC Sport Monoplane Jim Trump Contender Sport Bi-Plane Bill Glaeser Smith Miniplane BCRC Pattern Aircraft Bob Crump Curare Port land Barnstormers Military Stand-Off Scale Jim Norwood Messerschmidt Bf-109 G-8 Salem Pilots Helicopters Vahan Dinihanian Hughes SOOc Corvallis Saliplanes Chris Brundege Cloud Bound 4 Portland Sailplane Society Non-Powered Boats Herb Hoser 501800 Marblehead Hilisboro Model Yacht Club Powered Boats 1 Bob Fox original swamp boat BCRC 2 Bob Govro original cabin cruiser BCRC Motorized Ground Vehicle Dave Wells XR3-1 1 Combat Support Vehicle Corvallis Original Design Mike Alsworth Tripacer BCRC Winners four-event fun-fly conducted Albany Thundervolts 1 Tim Bartel Thundervolts 2 Larry Steinert Coos Bay Area Flyers 3 John Allenby Umpqua Valley Modelers August 1979 83 -j
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/08
Page Numbers: 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83
The AMA Executive Council met Long Beach California its regular Spring meet ing Following list actions taken 1 Membership a It approved thata committee should appointed make recommendations January concerning whether leave mem bership choices offer various options b It approved Senior Citizens discount will offered 65 over $17 include magazinebeginning offer clarified 2 Employees a The Executive Director submit Council approval proposal regarding policy advancing travel funds repayment unused balances b A 7% cost living increase approved Executive Director 3 Magazine a A proposal reinstate previous op tional choice concerning magazine receipt adult members approved b The AMA magazine staff asked produce Nats time statement preferred policies guidelines magazine develop ment including recommendations concerning content distribution c It approved magazine stay its present size until recommenda tions b reviewed Council 4 Films a A review has requested detailing number AMA films produced date costs involved number showings outside AMA clubs b It approved No 2 priority new film should short help get flying sites 5 FAI Teams a A HQ proposal provide funds en able US teams assemble practice ses sion before World Championships ap proved b A FF Team Selection Committee pro posal AMA provide additional funds same purpose 79 FF team approved noting ample money FF team fund purpose 6 CD Certification proposal H Cain require written exam Contest Director applicants approved principle re ferred back further development 7 Insurance a The Executive Director asked seek legal advice concerning exclusion com mercial show teams AMA insurance cov erage b The Council clarified chartered club members need AMA members designated Associ ate members operate models 8 By-Laws a A committee recommend changes approved including composition committee b It approved committee should first make recommendations time Nats Council meeting concerning NAA representation duties responsibilities Secretary-Treasurer proxy representation Council meetings 9 Museums a It approved $1000 made available Presidents discretion Russ Barrera model aviation museum Cali fornia b The Executive Director authorized proceed further investigation pro viding AMA model aviation museum conjunction Wings Wheels lando Florida c Frank Ehling approved curator AMAs museum activities 10 Safety a Beginning later January 1980 full-page Model Aviation will devoted month safety matters b A maximum weight limit 40 lbs model aircraft insurance purposes will required upon publication information Model viatlOn effective July 1 c RC Pylon meets provided surance coverage safety aspects cur rent rules observed effective July 1 NMPRA also requested consider stringently safety proposals special emphasis speed limitation ii VP Budgets allowances district AMA expenses increased $750 $1000 include phone expenses include Secretary-Treasurers expenses 12 Membership Lists Council reaffirmed previous policy sell lists com mercial purposes 13 Sanctions Cains proposal regarding defi nitions Demonstrations Fun Flys accepted submission Council mail vote 14 FCC Council voted request legal counsel drafting letter protest regard ing high power allocations low power fre quencies used RC 15 Perpetual Trophies hand considered AMA museum property Frank Ehling produce proposal aspects such trophy handling including future donations 16 Hotline newsletter AMA officer information exchange approved 17 Flying Site Aid An employee addition HQ staff responsibilities flying site matters approved principle speci fic proposal requested HQ Nats time 18 Awards Three Awards Excellence approved specifics published after pre sentations same Distinguished Service Award 19 Next Council Meeting Nats Lincoln Nebraska August 1 approximately 9pm Note Many other items discussed action Minutes meeting avail able upon request FRIENDS OF RUSS BARRERA ORGANIZE TO SAVE MUSEUM worlds great perhaps great est model aircraft museums crisis Russ Barrera barely changed location Model Aircraft Museum Library San Marcos southern California Morgan Hill northern part state stricken cancer died May 8th picture health beginning March year Russ deteriorated rapidly over next two months move Morgan Hill site great annual Scale contests completed before Russ troubles began merely first phase next step unpack display everything preparation grand opening Russ didnt get stepit awaits help volunteers funds 70 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 SYNOPSIS OF APRIL 27 COUNCIL MEETING DECISIONS carry Russ left off bought property built building house museum3200 square feet floor spaceand made move San Marcos Some models hung rafters magazines books placed racks much remains done Display cases need constructed well shelves small office other facilities Signs need made inventorying cataloging needs completed models need repaired Utility bills power water phones need paid insurance security pro tection need provided basic ingredient necessary make Russ lifetime work visible available world money family Russ wife Lorraine two daughters determined carry out plans memorial assisted friends have agreed serve vol unteer board modelers need help contributions being solicited Until legalities fund transfer worked out AMA receiving holding contributions Donations may made payable AMABarrera Museum FundSuite 400 815 Fifteenth St NW Washington DC 20005 Russ Barreras museum chock full famous special models earmarked museum display near future such Carl Goldbergs original free flight Zipper Bill Wisniewskis con trol line speed Pink Lady museum building has dozens large cartons full fa mous models some already hanging viewGoldbergs Sailplane Elbert J Weathers Pacificoaster Russ collec tion covers whole lifespan spectrum model aviation history unless means provided bring museum alive see years effort date may wasted destroyed moths rats dust ravages sus pended animation Needed preserve tremendous time capsule model aviation history financial aid supplement hours labor pledged friends Russ Barrera modeler can show appreciation need let heritage lost fering donation Time critical family has suffered much needs know great support project can dedicate time effort carrying Without strong show support drive continuity could stalled would tragedy should al lowed happen help can make sure doesnt Russ Barreras museum comes alive again memorial him liv ing history model aviation OWNERS Lorraine Barrera Patricia Rogers Barbara Carnes ADVISORY BOARD Gliders Bob Larsh OIT Rubber John Pond OfT Gas John Pond Indoor Clarence Mather Mod FF Sal Taibi UC L Williams G Wil liams RC G Williams L Williams RC Ken Willard Photo Warren Shipp Historian John Pond Engines Karl Carison Accessories Karl Carison Historian-Peanut Models/Small Scale Bill Hannan Mags-FiIe/Librarian-Films Dick Dwyer Repair Tex Newman Repair J McCracken Contributions Bill Warner Contributions Bill Stroman Historian Carl Hatrak Legal Bud Harrah ADVISORS-ATLARGE Carl Goldberg John Worth Frank Zaic 40 LB UMIT FOR AMA INSURANCE Effective immediately July 1 AMA Safety Code amended include weight limit 40 lbs model aircraft means model weighs over 40 lbs launched will covered AMA insurance AMA Executive Council unanimously voted change its April 27 meeting provide evidence positive action has taken put some control cur rent proliferation model sizes demonstrate FAA insurance company other safety-oriented group individual AMA can provide self-regulation its activites avoid action others equally concerned less knowledgeable taking action AMA noted inputs Quarter Scale Association Ameri ca QSAA suggested limits 4 horsepower 40 pounds would accept able builders large model aircraft Council noted however horse power limit difficult deal highly variable Council therefore deferred ac tion power limits until detailed study can made subject AMA INSURANCE FOR RC PYLON RACING AMA Executive Council April 27 approved amending AMA Safety Code ef fective July 1 require AMA sanctioned RC Pylon Races accordance safety aspects current AMA rule book effect void AMA insurance meets run accordance rules such items safety distances example taking action AMA noted inputs National Miniature Pylon Racing As sociation NMPRA recommended rather attempt control perform ance pylon racing models safety em phasis should races set up operated point being such races safe current rules safety procedures followed APPLES AND ORANGES Erroneous impressions continue plague understandings AMA HQ operation particularly area salaries apparent ly bothers some people AMA budget shows about half million dollars salaries little appreciation what really volved Coupled malor dues increase situation lends itself suggestions costs reduced especially concerning number employees amounts get paid same time constant pres sure better service dues costing its natural members expect money though Continued page 75 August 1979 71 Among National ouerang ouciuty noera UT uirucors meeting i oiaao last APIl R top row Stan Pfost NSS President Helen Olsen member NSS board University City MO bottom John Worth AMA Executive Director Earl Witt AMA President AMA officers invited Pfost discuss details AMA-NSS coordination concerning team selection competition rules Nats planning PRESIDENTS REPORT President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS EARL E WITT 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 MEMBERSHIP DUES Executive Council has approved lower senior citizen membership rate Effective publication notice members over 65 years will receive full membership AMA family rates subject council verification min utes amounts 32% reduction older members few number have cases member years will necessary submit some form legal age certll~ation membership application TRANS-AM RELAY RACE talked Bob Doris Rich MAC Show Long Beach said would traveling Trans-Am Relay Race route during May June hope meet clubs teams along route possible say still need Contest Directors interested should write headquarters immediately gave following message NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Well National Championships upon us much worry about gas availability persons driving Nats According Lincoln Conven tion Visitors Division Cham ber Commerce foresee no prob lem Lincoln say gas ranges between 80 90 cents gallon depend ing kind no gas lines yet Cornhuskers AAA Motor Club Lincoln 402-477-8991 also say see no problem yet Al though 35% 40% gas stations closed weekends appar ently due fact dont get much business rather worry gas shortages indications Nebraska state government Lincoln seem unusually independent stable Nebraska state government operate legislative body 49 senators elec ted non-partisan basis Changed 1934 during dust bowl de pression era Nebraska boasts its sys tem being less expensive operate responsive rapidly needs wants states citi zens state capital building consid ered archi tectural wonders world totally paid off dedicatedthe citizens using pay-as-you-go basis NATIONAL MODELNATIONAlS EXECUTIVE AIRPLANE CHAMPIONSHIPS ORGANIZATION CHARTNATIONALS MANAGE ATIOSALS DIRECTO ABS AT OS FREE FLEGST CATEGORY MANAGER CATEGORY DIRECTOR INDLOR EVENTS DIRECTOR POWER EVENTS SE SEC TO NON POWER EVENTS DIRECTOR PACILYTEES MANAGER RADIO CONTROL CATEGORY MANAGER CATEGORY DIRE T N PATTERN EVENTS DI RECTOR QM PYLON EVENT DIRECTOR PG PYLON EVENT DIRECTOR SOARING EVENT DIRECTOR CTOR ADMINISTPATION AIIA RSQTS SPECIAL BONNY DROPEVENTS MANAGERDERECTOR CATEGORY MANAGER ICATEGORY DIRECTOR DREEG EVENTS DIRECTOR STUNT EVENTS DIRECTOR COMBAT EVENTS DIRECTOR SCALE CATEGORY MANAGER CATEGORY DIRECTOR A C EVENTS DIRECTOR C L EVENTS DIRECTOR P P EVENTS DIRECTOR RACING EVENTSCARRIER EVENT DIRECTORDIRECTOR 72 Model Aviation t POTSHOTS & PIDUSHERS new publisher RIC Model Builder magazine Wait Schroder has picked up left off Model Airplane News has printed statement indicating AMAs magazine staff members receive average salary over $35000 per year supposedly based published AMA budget figures missed fundamental point guessing wrong number people should divided salary total following AMA Executive Directors rebut tal letter R/CMB jumped wrong conclusion dividing Model Aviation salary budget figure four come up average $35668 Since five magazine staff members averageby way figur ingshould $28534 person Model Aviation staff makes much lower figure average salary arithmetic wet come Well didnt figure bits pieces salaries HQ personnel magazine staffbut have portion time connected magazine fact $40117 $142672 total magazine salaries taxes doesnt count averaging out magazine staff salaries Thus correct average five staff members actually $20511 based total $102555quite bit less claimed divide up $142672 salary tax total number employees time charged magazine whether magazine staff average comes out low er $7133 facts available anyone cared ask Im amazed didnt bother check explanation about salar ies beyond magazine staff covered June issue Model Aviation page 75 Beyond you paid AMA manageContinued page 75 \ building dedicated 1932 took 13 years build cost over $98 million AMA contestants temperature Nats time estimated between 78 80 degrees Hayfever people look outtheir state flower Goldenrod unfamiliar organization National Champion ships have included organizational chart column RUSS BARRERA visit made Russ Barrera Model Aircraft Museum Morgan Hill California April 26th just 12 days before death May 8th Russ lifetime went establishing museum much done bring work fruition project worthy support modelers giving support project Note see article else issue SHOW TEAMS spring summer weather coming AMA Show Teams beginning show schedules sunny south excepted teams being sought after fillins back-ups full scale air shows fair features public gatherings benefits selling hobby general public course en tertaining Any persons interested contacting show team call write AMA PR Department FLYING SITES major items re-examined during since April 27th council meeting Long Beach effort AMA work assist getting fly ing sites Executive Director pro posed hiring full time person work flying sites position being takes additional people implied have no work ing problems flying sites now hiring another top staff mem ber would solution questionable no plan what new staff member would doing specifically additional individual payroll would could improve flying site situation Chuck Foreman made motion council subject Headquarters action flying sites ex plained motion during meeting follows intent specifically go out hire somebody time said have somebody Appoint some body could existing personnel headquarters Which could beneficial doing some things doing now opin ion hes going go buy sites like penal institutions someone could pursue program contact penal institutions have time expertise pin down definitely giving us flying sites Im looking freebees some dedicate time getting freebees have lot gray area offers doesnt have some body hire could have pilot program someone now employed headquarters has expertise field concur Chuck Foremans remarks have directed Executive Director prepare plan Headquarters would propose utilize additional staff area AMA does have employee assigned Flying Sites employee Carl Maroney Assistant Executive Director does employee have title deal policy makers has number occasions talked t government agencies respect fly ing sites has building data bank flying site negotiations across country over year what can observe AMA Headquarters make-up no need another staff member great need better utilization existing talent within head quarters time plan can developed individual can fully utilized promoting facilities hire trained experienced requirements plan practice in-house development em ployees particular field work too costly organization size AMA Incidentally AMAs manual begun over three years ago Getting KeepKeeping Flying Sites now under Carl Maroneys direction published AMA club secretaries should re ceiving free copy time publication According Carl Maroney publication should begin ning better publication invites club provide input existing project future effort acquisition flying sites order compile complete data bank information AGENDA next council meeting Na tionals will necessity short ing meeting after long tiring day would propose expect actions great moment AMA acted under circumstances An invitation will extended special interest groups have represen tation meeting time will given address council As writing business agenda scheduled follows Magazine Review policies guidelines Film Review film budget progress use By-Laws Recommedations committee NMPRA Response council about stringent safety rules Flying sites Plan proposal Executive Director August 1979 73 J OflUvv MM rLIUIl LOTI rigns uary Hartle Bob Parr Don Ray Goldberg Skylarks Model-Airs Show Team planes SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 feel job AMA Treasurer grow ing importance within overall structure organization As Secretary/Treasurer AMA am salary live Washington DC still live Birmingham AL am still unpaid volunteer fine District VPs Associate VPs President Perhaps best role will tempt sincerely possible convey back forth between 70000 members Academy hierarchy Let explain fulfill obligation dues payer plan listen suggestions may care offer mail regarding AMA financing spending insurance funding thing will carry money message AMA get involved such intricate problems you write will read listen Further intend visit AMA HQ regu larly report what see Counting two years friend Jim Perdue appoint ed AMA AVP 1972-73 during represented District V four Council meet ings am beginning 8th year position leadership within Academy Now fiduciary capacity intend tell direct ly people spending money eight years nobody has brainwashed yet Let hear Special Interest Groups inuation Special Interest groups arising phases modeling Model airplane building flying more diversified fliers common interests clustering gether share experiences knowledge Also gather numbers strength beginning tell AMA crop rules fit THEIR thing way should fly particu lar special events should have primary say competition rules-making within limits safety common sense Miami Indoor Aircraft Model Assn cont last month address Indoor Free Flight special interest group MIAMA 3227 Dar win St Coconut Grove Miami FL 33133 $5 per year get Indoor publica tion sent monthly $10 also get full membership hangar privileges Editor John Martin claims top Indoor fliers United States belong subscribe publication Association officials include Dave Lin strum Artist Secretary Dan Kilgore Chief ScrutineerTerry Rimert Archivist Jim Stewart Properties Carl 1-ledley Peanuteer Adjacent center column Mike Arak L displaying winning Peanut Scale Bristol M-1C inside Goodyear blimp hangar Miami building cavernous 60-ft ceilings modelers inside have park blimp outside NO JUNIOR FUGHT THIS MONTH Ed Whitten will back usual space next issue month kind enough help solve problem finding enough space finish up listing AMA chartered clubs weve got notion bit glad have months rest 74 Model Aviation riere us inc iounaer oy inc woria renownea nationammy nerniuca mi urgaiumatiu. Dr John Martin inside Miami Goodyear blimp hangar holding reanut Farman Jabiru Dr John AMA District 5 MAN OF THE YEAR 1974 ouumruit UdV LuItrum shown launch- xuau y,uia tough competitor always ing Indoor Stick Dave 3rd im- placed 3rd FlA Team Selection Trials portant Fl Team Selection Trails per the region Notice propellers covered region Good going Dave. microfilm turn very very slowly MIAMA organization conjunction NIMAS National Indoor Model Air plane Society co-sponsor annual time trials Northwood Institute West Baden Indiana time year held June 21 through 24 live Indiana go watch school Next month smash finish door people BEWARE OF BARGAIN INSURANCE insurance business very much like otheryou get what pay Thus seemed too good true heard clubs found bargain insurance dealonly few dollars per mem ber no need AMA mem bers claim didnt take long break bubble study bargain revealed fol lowing 1 Named Insured policy provides cover age named insured named insured clubnot its membersand pinpoints club corporation thus insuring corporation does protect members club dividually contrast AMAs program covers conceivable anglenot club AMA its relationship club individual members themselves short AMAs coverage protects member bargain policy does 2 Premises/Operations covered respect exactly what named sured says Radio Controlled Airplane Flying Club nothing purely radio con trolled airplane flying AMAs policy covers club activities involving operation mainten ance construction testing use model aircraft model cars model boats model rockets 3 Flying Site low rate policy applies club field limits coverage location AMAs policy does limit clubit covers club anywhere participation sanctioned events chart ered club activities liability arising site ownership and/or sponsorship loca tion 4 Policy Limits lower cost policy limits coverage $300000 bodily injury and/or $300000 property damage AMAs policy provides limit $1000000 5 Area Coverage AMAs worldwide 6 Additional Insureds bargain policy provides additional insured ob viously owns property use Under AMAs policy however club members can use other properties AMA granting cov erage other propery owners site owners needed including contest show sponsors no extra cost 7 Member Member Liability included under cheaper policy under AMAs coverage important protect member actions another member Footnote The company offering low er cost coverage same denied coverage under aircraft exclusion clause homeowner policy did assurance would differently club coverage summary AMAs policy pays over $100000 per year its coverage broad-based protection applying AMA members clubs anyplace time cost membership includes pro tection higher individual get lot money AMAS NEW FLYING SITE BOOK time read 1500 copies AMAs new publication GETTING AND KEEPING FLYING SITES will mail over 1300 AMA Clubs key AMA officers Secretaries should lookout need such book has recognized AMAs Executive Council has prompted decision make distribu tion priority project Therefore clubs being mailed copy no charge extra benefit being chartered AMAs past experience has found keeping flying sites often difficult task getting flying site book gives proven methods can help club keep what has well get something new Developed over two-year period manual reflects experiences various clubs across country Model aviation fast growing hobby becoming recognized sport continue rapid growth past 10 years chart ered clubs must provided facts fig ures relevant data deal individuals cities counties federal government seeking flying sites book dedi cated toward end Additional copies available $200 MAAC DUES INCREASE FOR 80 Its officialthe Canadian counterpart AMA has voted raise its adult 18 yrs over dues rate $15 $20 beginning 1980 includes monthly publi cation Model Aviation Canada cur rently has about 24 pages per issue 10 times per year Voted down overwhelmingly proposal avoid dues increase drop ping six 10 issues publication As sidelight its interesting note some US modelers order avoid AMA dues increase year applied MAAC membership instead have told however AMA MAAC have recip rocal agreement whereby order US modeler join MAAC must first AMA member vice versa meantime especially view what MAAC able provide $20 mem bership compared AMA $25 comparison indicates AMA members getting comparable valueMAAC does has optional arrangement publication POTSHOTS & PUBLISHERS Continued page 73 ment tremendous compliment thank said effect didnt waste members money paying taxes necessary instead used money improve magazine Thats bad also implied something different other magazines know its difference try make profit operation beyond payment expenses including salaries could dividends owners stockholders whereas dont have fact cant Non-profit organiza tions allowed pay dividendsany magazine surplus subject tax Whats left over after stays magazine or ganizationno individual can touch per sonal gain profit-making com paniesthe profits can split up own ers Theres well leave see R/CMB will print entire rebuttal meantime note adding R/C Model Builder magazine name gauntlet has thrown challenge RC Modeler magazine hope R/CMB has enough gauntlets go aroundone RCM MA MAN Thus pot continues bubble modelers ultimate beneficiaries increased competition means publish ers have work harder keep readers happy end result has would otherwise have provided wish parties well friendly way AMA membership 79 now over 62000 still climbing. APPLES AND ORANGES Continued page 71 much increase intended merely cover increased costs doing same busi ness due inflation takes lot people service member ship over 70000 Theres constant flood phone calls mail takes lot people working full time handle business goes day day out basics covered story HQ op eration appeared April 79 issue Model viation article did lot help members get better perspective people takes operate national association also has given rise speculation misconceptions costs involved comes naturally people try make comparisons based own job situa tions though basis such compari sons different last months column AMA Presi dent example comparisons made between HQ salaries gov ernment civil service employees though differences like apples oranges impression given upper echelon HQ employees overpaid lower grades underpaidas com pared government jobs Yet president himself said As Civil Service supervisor long standing would have difficulty finding government positions directly comparably upper level AMA employment Similarly HQ committee signed task last year developing job de scriptions salary ranges AMA employ ees soon found civil service data mostly applicable notable differ ence between AMA government work AMA people expected have multi ple responsibilities skills prime re quirement flexibility able handle several different types jobs mainly because have able afford luxury people short AMA un derstaffed compared commercial government offices eq ulvalent workloads Thus compare salaries civil servants association employees fair exercise meaningful comparison involves looking other associations August 1979 75 APPLES AND ORANGES Cant organization provides such informa tionthe American Society Association Executives ASAE regularly gathers data associations over country fers results public information Heres interesting bit intormation Washington branch ASAE covering compensation staff size top executive employee reported data gathered 24 associations similar staff size AMA Associations 77-Avg76-Avg $59608$55120 AMA 1979 $36580 Similarly ASAE data compares second through fifth ranking employees terms salaries trend consistent average top level employees other associations much higher equivalent AMA staff may noted AMA increase 77 79 annual rate greater average associations simply reflects AMA attempt catch up meantime since 1977 inflation has es calated ASAE figures higher whereas highest AMA figure currentincluding 7% cost living increase year Thus using 1977 figures AMA sal aries much less average other associations gap remains despite previous catch-up effort Note Aside cost living increase year AMA salaries frozen current budget Theres also another meaningful way comparisonsize budget Lets look what ASAE figures show associations have similar totals work AMA has 1979 annual budget about half million dollars ASAE survey results early 1977much lower current show median salary top executive officer associations like size budgets $45000 Yet 1977 AMAs budget almost half millon dollars less 79 Either way ASAE figures looked size staff size budgetAMA sal aries come out short end difference between ASAE figures reflects national vs regional outlookthe higher figures regional based Wash ington area Ignoring using na tional median salary organizations like size AMA paying much less its top job its proportionally same below top Members neednt worry therefore DC area HQ location causing sal ary top-heaviness So comparing apples apples AMA hardly paying its top people like organizations Furthermore AMA has considerably upgraded its pay levels recent years no comparisoneven ap ples orangeswhich can make up years AMA paid its people far less other organizations sixties particu larly lean years little nothing way fringe benefitsno hospitaliza tion other insurance no annuity retire ment benefits Hospitalization annuity programs have since instituted theres long way go before AMA fringe benefits can said equal offered govern ment probably never will Anyone believes AMA people better paid other associations govern76 Model Aviation ment looking whole picture AMAs vocal critic vice-president District VI wrote following AMA President last January maybe its time someone considered presently injustice being done some staff members form paying too little jobs require tremendous dedication accomplish day after day year after year salary plan persons idea think extremely unrealistic expect anyone per form duties Executive Director less $50000 per year Most executive 1977positions remaining should $30$29425 42000 range think entire AMA pay structure should evaluated brought out dark ages Once results ot years budget better known logical expect AMAs Executive Council will looking ward staff improvement expansion near future provide better ser vices members AMA HQ thinking toward end much concerned offer ing way salaries existing em ployees although some further improvement justifiable providing help areas understaffing area especially Council has al Connecticut Maine annuselts Hampshire Rhode Island et DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper tlrstnct Vice-Presidest Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robern C Brodear 405 Main Street Nashua NJ 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 High St. Old Town MC 04468 George Parker 7 Paul LeeMA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Dr. Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave. Kisneny ME 03904 record followed results questionnaire used April District meeting voting latest Council meet ing Long Beach 300 dis tributed received back less 20 Regard ing magazine issue eight favored mag azine being mandatory five favor optional publication three un decided really lousy return per haps questionnaire wasnt put together well gave what considered fair shot MQst returned long-time dedicated modelers genuine interest modeling ex perience respect admire Dave Peltz still latest epistle has sent magazines will pro bably published couple pompous fervorless attitude Thanks Horrace adjectivesI knew would come handy someday has once again come forth opinionated efforts toward invincible walls Jericho Very frankly like lot other Council members am really getting tired BS put out some so-called leadersgrand old men angry young men self-styled hypocrites saviours So tired fact would very easy find another sport hobby partici pate am fearful heat kitready indicated support adding person staff exclusive duties relating flying sites can signi ficant benefits recent dues increaseto provide dollars necessary have someone working full time flying site problems Such services dont come cheap though AMA employees have never over paid As noted comparison other nation al associations reveal AMA lean side employee compensation dont get something nothing either realistic costs such services must allowed Its same HQ jobswe pay what job deserves Its civil service work cant compared except low er levels higher levels paid less would need people get same work done end result would dollars salaries overhead rent phones fringe benefits etc addi tional employee required current HQ philosophy avoid ing like civil service town thats full can fewer people Its less expensive efficient alter native paying people lower salary averageJohn Worth Executive Director AMA chen nor have action ashamed becomes easier live just allowing John Worth other people HQ take flak accusations anger vocal entities AMA reality retrospect must make personal confession know Council far perfect just part-time people dedication right thing enough time speak myself alone might suggest others Council equally guilty litany Council involvement During two weeks before Coun cii meeting look forward quarterly get-together go meeting fired up right thing try come home try keep home front solid solvent next three months before again wondering just what has accomplished since last Council meeting other words interim period between meetings hand led totally J Worth AMA HQ lit tle help encouragement others Council Good intentions pay rent run AMA correct inadequacies district level handle mail dis trict members coordinate AMA display booth visit shows meets clubs time permits spend roughly 6 10 hours per week average doing AMA things Headquarters still has long way go perfect need lot just PR full-time flying site procurement liaison person panacea on-going Junior pro gramand neither industry individual modeler concerted club effort criticism field going accomplish really answer point get strong feeling HQ present ly floundering because IT Headquarters reluctant anything fear being called wrong John Worth may often criti cized have heard him say times didnt take action make de cision nothing would have hap pened THIS NOW BELIEVE half reading faced problems running own business job AMA confronted would long LETS ALL TRY TO BE CONSTRUC TIVE FOR CHANGE BEFORE IT IS REALLY TOO LATE.. New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grigg District II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive Lnckpert NY 14094 Asacciete VIce-Presideerts Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY t0705 John Byene36-29213th Sr. BaysideNY 11361 Frank Drench 9 Willow Axe. Piscataway NJ 08654 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr. So Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Satrler 50 Randi Rd. Apt A-2 Schenectady NY t2309 Tom Silver RD 3 Box 412 Messena NY 13662 Hank Smith 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 flying season has finally arrived Western New York normal beautiful weather week long Im working rain high winds week end Must Murphys Lawexcept Murphy optimist very nice meeting Buffalo RC Aircrafters attempting explain AMA operations answering several ques tions Nice bunch people very active hobby April 21 travelled East Bloomfield NY request Flying Live Ones RC Club similar discussion film Marvelous Miniatures shown both meetings contin ues high demand around district Rockland County RC Club has three day show planned June 21 through 23 Bergen Mall Paramus NJ expect have over 150 planes boats cars well full-size A4 Skyraider Now what can called real show Hope fully full-size sailplane Pitts Special will also displayed will fund-rais ing program flying field Western New York Free Flight Soci ety will sponsoring its 10th annual Free Flight contest what else July 14 15 will AA meet sanction No 695 celebrate 10th anniversary have expanded meet two days ad ded number events including two special events special high point award like sDecial awards take look Dhoto hand-blowned glass trophies meet should well worth effort getting Pike NY weekend Com petition should fierce Last year 82 entries New York Pennsylvania Ohio Connecticut Maryland Canada come up fun con tinue Canadian Nats Exeter tario would like visit Disney World visit AMA museum Wings Wheels Museum Orlando ternational Airport has offered us free hope fully use portion facility own museum model aircraft proposal present will require Executive Council approval before comes being Seems like great opportunity situation right proper people involved Unfortunately close sad note Howie Applegate LIDS informs us passing PETER CERNAUSKUS long time owner Wilsons Hobbies Richmond Hill NY Pete asset hobby help hobbyists Western Long Island area deepest sincere sympathies extended family thin e Pennsylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe Dintrict III Vice-Presidettt 1101 E Rahn Rnad Dayten OH 45429 Associate Vice-Prneide,ts Joe Ciben 5192 Edenhurst Lynhurnt OH 44124 Francis Fluhartir 5D4 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Laird Jackson 623 Meadombrook Sn Danid PA 19087 Edward Winner 1521 Summit Sn. McKeesport PA 15131 Well attended April Council meeting Long Beach CA say least interesting opportunity meet face face certain vocal AMA dissenters listen arguments about certain sues read column last time will recall said piece about dissen tion necessity putting whole thing proper perspective organization size AMA bound have differ ences opinion plain distortion print ed fact seems rather childish chief dis senter Mr Dave Peltz Chatsworth CA tended Council meeting given ample opportunity witness Councils delib erations voice opinions has now reported impressions AMA Council press will waste time debate him point point however must set record straight item business have pushing some time promote fundamental need modelingfly ing sites So meeting moved HQ proceed hire employee assigned fly ing site acquisition soon AMA finan cially able subject Council approval motion passed 12 3 abstentions proviso properly relates achievement financial solvency es tablishment necessary budget item employee job description expect take final action matter next Council meeting Nats time Mr Peltz reports among various other distortions Council voted down hiring person full time job would help acquire help save flying sites utter lie resent such distortion matter have much personal interest some time finally settled Council meeting would like turn plea sant subjects Council took positive action exer cising question alternate memberships committee action formulate alternative possibilities Council action motion reduce costs senior citizens approved Employee travel advances loans clar ified magazine thoroughly dis cussed After much heated debate de cided leave magazine pretty much since represents tremendous AMA asset communications also indications meeting media people magazine represents no substantial threat commercial magazines Since total meet ing report will available reading elsewhere issue wont discuss item business will report however definite possibility exists free AMA mu seum space newly-established museum Wings Wheels located Orlando FL also understand low cost space leasing available same location lando International Airport AMA HQ oc cupancy offer will further investigat ed view its excellent location tour ists convenience exposure general public nice letter Paul Sekula Limestone PA Crash Incorporated Aero modelers CIA concerning third annual fun-fly stand-off scale contest ap parently have having ball pre vious affairs need boost attendance participation So folks looking good time July 22 contact Paul 116 Old Woods Rd Dubois PA 15801 Well folks Irm writing run wing naturally flying back Nevada flight testing Hope MA can read scribbling since dont have access typist PEACE Delaware oct xl Culumbia 0 Maryland k Carnlina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsrrille VA 23111 Associate Vice-Presidents Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipson Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crisply 611 Beechwood Dr Charlnttsnille VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tynola Road Charlotte NC 26210 Scottie Moynr 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19809 John Preason 7012 Elnira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Fayetteville NC 28301 April Council meeting past history now what discussed will ap pear elsewhere Model v/at/on am sure some out would like know what results reference questions have asking Dis trict feel about certain items magazine being part AMA membership Council voted again keep magazine part member ship package vote arrange ment because really believe should way Distict IV membership confirmed letters asked felt majority letters said keep part package Now dont agree did let know did agree dont write complain now will al ways ask ahead time feel about AMA policies response pro con way will vote majority rules District IV reference safety rules e aircraft Council went along Quar ter Scale Associations recommendations August 1979 77 limit weight 40 lbs did put horsepower other restriction power plant time need input subject better way control power rather fixed horsepower dis placement rule What thinking have made proposal Council either hire appoint existing AMA em ployee job position will procur ing lobbying working local AMA clubs find flying sites idea behind have AMA full-time employee sole job would find flying sites either helping chartered clubs have some thing going local authorities private land owners need advice assistance lobby directly federal parks recreation people national level pro cure sites whatever needed get us places fly As result proposal Earl Witt has instructed John Worth look cost feasibility report back findings next Council meeting will keep posted results action would welcome comments suggestions Plans District Meeting shaping up very rapidly Prince George Radio Control Club PG RC Bowie MD has agreed let us use flying site fun fly have run snag date August 25-26 since large Control Line event scheduled same weekend may have change District Meeting until sometime October As soon worked out will let know way column also special mailing clubs District Trans-Am Race shaping up very nicely also looks like will have chance meet some during race will CD teams fly through District lvs area legs B C lot other items discussed Council meeting would im possible comment column will published minutes Council meeting MA Read let know what thinking just case aware will vote year Secretary-Treasurer AMA odd-numbered districts will vote District VPs sorry have put up until end 1980 have two people nominated position Sec-Treas Jim McNeill current Secretary-Treasurer John Byrne past VP current AVP District II John also ran AMA President last year lost small margin will glad discuss candidates further letter phone person interested have another preference let AMA know about nominating choice should done before August Council meeting Nats Whats Happening District IV Meade Modelers planning big model airplane show July 4th have some great plans event keep touch put date calendar fun time Wilson RC Modelers planning aviation day August 17 1979 need modelers around Wilson NC help out can help contact Dick Proseus president club Quantico Marine Corps Base Dont forget set aside dates June 30 July 1 Un-Contest Quantico Marine Base reopening air museum will Scale event Marine Corps will award trophy best Scale model Marine aircraft Winston-Salem Radio Control Club mak ing plans 3rd annual Jim Thrift morial Day Fun Fly scheduled October 6-7 event formerly called Jim Thrift Fun Fly started back 1963 oldest continuing RCcontestheld North Carolina plan attendhow about Miniature Aircraft Society Haywood MASH Club North Carolina started last year three members has now grown membership 37 Thats what call growing fast Keep up good work MASH Any modelers around Can ton looking progessive club contact W R Hardin MASH president Alabama Honda gia rssrppi to Sico Sovit Carolina ssrr V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Associate Vice-Presidents John Gorday 631 Oaeen Circle Jackson MS 39209 Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood Dr Huntsville AL 35805 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlee St. Charleston Hgts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr. Delray BeachF L 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr. Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Bos 1532 Faiardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman PD Boa 1643 Eglin AFB FL 32542 Tom Thacker 2390C Lawrenville Hwy Decatur GA 30033 Show Teams worth weight gold nitro Hot Stuff whichever hap pen need moment reason Im happy announce District V has new sanctioned Show Teamthe Demajagua RC Flying Team Puerto Rico showy perhaps equally valu able its own way inexpensive trainer Charles Ricci has designed can use left-over wing good 09 engine very little else vacationing around Pompano Beach FL Charles will happy show Knock-About pictured above give directory local RC flying fields Broward County/Palm Beach area can find him RC Aircraft Shop 2159 SE 9th SL Pompano Beach Flying models Florida great way spend va cation Somebody does read column after June issue ran picture goodlooking young fellow holding airplane didnt know name did Keith Beatty 11-year-old future RC pilot Birmingham AL Id like have least picture youngster column someone will have help out sending picture Speaking young fliers Chad Stewart stepson AVP Ed Moorman won first place Florida Rat Race third place AMA Slow Rat recent Jacksonville Flying Reb els Control Line contest Sandy Parmenter secretary club writes Florida Slow Rat set up new fliers compete against older fliers Its great fun fatherson/daughter teams like George John Hatvany Wilbur Ken Hicks Jacksonville contest picture below tells story about Py lon Racingeach cross represents mid-air collision Pylon racing fast furious fun vtfe flown nronerlv particular Quickie belongs Stu Richmond Roswell GA Stu ex Floridian flying fast left busy holding Old-Timer Vintage RC Un-Contests least thats what old club Tropic Aeros RC Club said about him recent newsletter Tropic Aeros fly old Tamiami Airport Its great flying site flying rules posted gate field great transmitter impound/freq uency control box rioht eate see nicture below info about Tropic Aeros sent Warren Bishop mem ber club says deserve word appreciation have done model aviation Miami area Warrens wife Connie showing off old RCM design Mark airplane re designed Thanks Bill Schreer both pictures items discussed recent Executive Council meeting want mention 78 Model Aviation just two First Council voted set 40pound weight limit models engine limit discussed next time am skeptical about safety of40 pounds model flying around Im willing shown safe time dont have enough safety sta tistics make educated guess about weight limit time limit may have increased decreased depending safety experience Secondly Council voted keep magazine basic part membership package favored optional magazine voted would like com plete report have specific questions please write DISTRICT V CLUB OF THE MONTH Gulf Coast Radio Control Club months featured club has 30 members 40 acres under lease Mobile County Alabama School Board have just added $2000 paved runway supple ment well-used grass strip have annual mall show Jaycees have asked hold air show priorto Greater Gulf State Fair Jim Downey bottom column left didnt really crash just suddenly got curious about what inside little air plane decided open up take look Thanks Paul Torp sending report Thats month away go . IIInorv rava ucky ourr VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Butfalo Grove IL 60090 Associate Vice-President Dave Davis c/a DA tvterprises Box 335 l-Iaubstadt IN 47630 Chuck Delano 7203A Twiv Oaks Dr. lediavapolis IN 46226 Roger Geers RR 5 Duincy IL 02301 Frank Hughes 709 Nt 44sh St Kansas City MO 64116 Glenv Lee gio Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Jim Sears P0 Boa 308 Burgin KY 40310 Bob underwood 4100 Concord Oaks Dr. St Louis MD 63128 team used Halberstat get win ner s circle channels Wheres pipe Things July 4 Freeport RC Modelers Airshow Alberthus Airport Tom Ruby Rt 3 Freeport IL 61032 July 8 Lansing IL Pelicans Old-Timer Meet Bong Field WI July 8 Hot Heads MAC CL Contest St Louis MO July 15 Chicago Aeronuts FF Meet Bong Field WI July 21 4th Annual SOAR Great Race Lockport IL July 22 Indianapolis IN City-Wide Fun Fly Challenge Indpls RC clubs July 24 25 26 LSF National Tourna ment Grand Champion Selection Lewis University Airport Romeoville IL Aug 11 12 Spirits St Louis Pattern Sport Scale Contest includes pre-novice pattern Aug 17 18 19 Quincy IL Falcons Chicago Pylon Club Pylon Races Mt Ster ling IL near Quincy Site includes camping fishing swimming numerous other facil ities Contact AVP Roger Geers Point Ponder K M Canales Knight Flyer KC Northern Knights MAC newsletter May 79 An RC model airplane hole sky lined balsa wood fiberglass etc money thrown Newsletter Round-Up Rock Valley Flyer has very interesting continuing article RC history Might very informative newer hobbyists Rock Valley RC Flyers 1774 Greenleaf Way Rockford IL 61108 Illinois Valley RC Clubs Chord & Span spotted words wisdom friendly advice Sky Squires RC Carbondale IL has real publicity committee Lynn Elston Hoover PSI Both newspaper maga zine articles feature him contest travels District VI has its share fighters Bud Bodzioch brought attention April Miniature Aircraft Combat Association News letter listing top 20 Combat pilots 1978 District VI aces Paul Curtiss-2 John Segal-3 Bud Bodzioch-4 Bob Burch John Frank tied 6th Eric Taylor -16almost third district proud Crashing model often brings remorse think despair two must suffering Denny Baker Pekin IL RC Club lost models equipment workshop floods melting snow Bob Scott Riverwoods IL returned Arizona find snow caved roof barn-work shop destroying beautiful model air planes boats equipment Damn winter Congratulations Ft Wayne Flying Circuits selection AMAs Award Excellence thanks Sentral Illinois Radio Society Bloomington IL super hos pitality shown some fellow club members enjoyed day flying SIRS beautiful flying site great fun day SIRS perfect hosts would wonderful activities con cerning model aviation just one-tenth pleasant Saturday May 12th remainder article will concern rather unpleasant side modeling terestsAMA business Business associated work Work always unpleasant especial ly lazy Yet AMA business can fun August 1979 79 uL f~L It. OT cne unoay Tilers iop row ravis Nelson Paul Torp Alvin Reed Bottom row Dennis Johnson Paul Foley Charley Whatley C out gua,a wusn ,,u,c, 4a invaded Vince IvlanKowski great hairy face has captured K C MO North ern Knights leader Dick Lemons Sunchasers John B Lak Latest reports indicate VM has retreated back own ter ritories after campaign Antioch Shopping Center Mall Show Carry Winter activity Quincy IL "B Falcons RC Club includes Annual Peanut Scale Contest Don Bill Laws father-son get go distant points live up spend YOUR money cant work cause nothing accomplished April least 17 persons travelled Los Angeles AMA expense lived Queen Mary several days meeting day went MAC Show ball because AMA members generous thank accomplish ments assembly directorate would difficult list since dont remember few items didnt must interest some since letters petitions etc demanding did give optional magazine next year give choice would democratic would compromise re sponsibilities Since 62% 1978 member ship took magazine about 95% re newing obviously approve AMA policies reasoning must like get ting older since get older day course alternative has nothing decision didnt give alternate member ship plan next year established com mittee study subject Isnt strange last year mandated magazine twice 78 dues did require committee study did positive thing going let help us get around year creased travel allowance guys just keep digging deeper youve got another dollar somewhere might have use some money go around convince need another dues increase near future As now must increase expenses meet anticipated income must increased cover rising expenses didnt take real action ease fre quency problems could damage .. good relations really applied some pressure Besides communications industry expands new market lace industrial communities new communications 50 watt trans mitters RC frequencies can go back CL FF Whats beef Yes lot didnt Now some things should did would cutting fun money might cause AMA hierarchy listen Would really want let club contact Ohio Casualty Co Hamilton Ohio obtain primary surance $3 $5 per member rather AMAs secondary $25 per member Dont miss out wondering just what home owners policy will cover AMAs policy much broader private policies secondary Model Aviation non-member $12 per full year plus $5 insurance would let keep money need cavort around country Dont other thing shouldnt become Contest Director spend $1 change Open license CD spend $2 sanction Class Contest could obtain free 1980 renewal think anyone would sanction Class Indoor Hand-Launch Glider contest garage weekday 8 805 pm con testant threw object toward ceiling timed given cool first place Contest Director filed report CD gets free AMA license MA So can renew Open license $3 Some thing like could keep home year have written much mandatory magazine last time will such couple issues ago points MA ing subsidized rebutted AMA HQ reasoning valid MA new needed support time has changed validity Now MA age firmly es tablished market place Additional fi nancial help its parent AMA no long er required AMA should give MA dol lars collects MA return MA should provide however magazines AMA re quires AMA give additional funds whatecr source whatever reason such enables non-profit magazine increase its expenses subsidy no matter put say isnt insult intelligence contemporary modeler So article little long month next few months promise short Have great summer dont get too slow dont get too lowkeep nose up turns use lots top rudderll See yaall low igan 0 Mnnesnra onsn VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 lewa Avenue Muscatine IA 52761 Assoesate Vice-Presideots James Clark 4444 Woodniew Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Robert Lundberg 4928 Tioga Sr. Duluth MN 55804 Tim Price 11287 Saar Sterling Hgts. MI 48078 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph MI 49085 Geoff Styles 2801 5 Beaumont Am Kansasnille WI 53139 Terry Taylor 5308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus MI 48174 apologies BOB HENSING MINNESOTA SOARING SOCIETY mentioning sponsor Soaring contest Minneapolis August 26th will conjunction TCRC Soaring contest 25th am very happy report District VII West meeting Minneapolis May 7th tremendous success first time know seminar newsletters held great deal enthusiasm shown participants LES HARD drove way Lansing MI discuss offset print ing layouts photography other major concepts newsletters Les should con gratulated efforts traveling dis tance help fellow modelers Another seminar held concerned flying sites Since seems major problem clubs also well re ceived excellent ideas brought out DAVE BECKSTROM ANOKA COUNTY RC club explained problems solutions involving noise complaints nearby resident Through continued effort help Minnesota Polution Control Commission able resolve noise problem retain flying field Another session concerned contest coor dination benefits gained clubs contest coordinator did sit meeting busy trying meet talk people could meet ing very well attended partici pants felt well worthwhile much time left open AMA discussion interest keen questions fielded myself JOHNNY CLEMENS EARL WITT After excel lent attitude adjustment period poolside banquet held attended 91 people proved informative enlightening humorous food great special thanks following clubs worked gether make meeting success TWIN CITIES RADIO CONTROLLERS MINNE SOTA SOARING SOCIETY GRASSFIELD RC ANOKA COUNTY RC FLYING EA GLES RC MINNEAPOLIS PISTON POP PERS MINNEAPOLIS ARROW CLUB ST PAUL RC CLUB Next years meeting promises better meeting also gave chance meet Associate Vice-Presidents Western part District VII including GEOFF STYLES JIM CLARK TERRY TAYLOR BOB LUNDBERG JOHN EVERT Con test Coordinator West JIM SINTON Con trol Line Contest Board member hope see next year Since unable Council meeting Long Beach asked BILL ROHR ING represent District VII file report included below C U Nats PS Greater Detroit Soaring & Hiking Society holding Thermal Soaring contest August 18-19 Troy Ml See Contest Calendar details again pleasure report Ex ecutive Council meeting proxy District VII meeting held Long Beach CA April 27th tie MACS Craft Hobby Show 18th 29th Before starting report specific business Ill cover Id like report outsider dedication thoughtfulness long hours work VPs put behalf come over country attend meetings taking off work come hours preparation thought best ways represent strong AMA Everything given due consider ation first topics agenda Council meeting discussion some type different set-up AMA member ships classes types al plans people meeting after ideas came out motion passed boil VPs ideas down three finite proposals later Council selection As understand will probably mean same dues 1980 considered something senior citizen now could corporated 1980 dues passed unanimously senior citizens 65 older pay dues equal family member ship exciting new item come up meeting offer space AMA museum space old B-S 2 hangar Orlando Florida airport Its few miles Disney World main floor being used largest private collection historic aircraft could use 6000 square feet possibly under hangar floor air conditioned clean has high ceilings built allow expansion best allfree moved passed investigate opportunity report back concern Quarter Scalers discussion safety moved passed 40 lbs top weight limit 80 Model Aviation insurance purposes will included safety code later moved passed would no insurance air planes operated within safety code notice included sanctions Nothing done limiting engine size either displacement horsepowerbecause difficulty involved controlling measuring study will given prob lem hope limiting output some other way Done Lowe reported possible site 1980 Nats Its Clinton County Air port Bloomington Ohio sounded very promising John Embry reported area dustries have getting 50 watt approval FCC couple 72 MHz frequencies moved passed go record letter FCC protest ing approval high power transmitting low power transmitting area seemed like best approach us time considering request 30 new fre quencies FCC has recently passed its first step Two Awards Excellence awarded deserving clubs Approval also given Distinguished Service Award well deserved pleasure have involved approval awards winners will announced upon presentation awards next Council Meeting will Wed nesday night 1979 Nats Lincoln NE Before signing off want congratulate local club Whirlwinds Southwest ern Michigan great job did Gem Dikker 7th year host ing swap shop last Saturday February has now grown out its building club has already lined up bigger quarters near old location park ing facilities next year See Bill Arkarsar siara Meico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII VicePresident 1500 Anita Street Soiphor lA 70663 Assoelane Vice-Presidents Bozz Anerill9tt7 La Barraoea NE Alborquerqoe NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sotphor LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasannon TX 78064 Larry Sarror 1415 Manor Dr Bartleonille OK 74003 Well Executive Council meeting Long Beach behind us now contro versies roll Yes Council did vote retain mandatory status Model via tion magazine 1980 know popular everyone far coun try AMA have operated major ity rule principle majority opinion Yes did vote condition As modeler businessman am firmly con vinced way go Among other things considered meeting provision reduced mem bership fee senior citizens proposal update AMA by-laws Also proposal include full-time person work clubs flying site problems AMA HQ discussed action started next meeting Nats August fully devel oped proposal will prepared John Worth outlining job duties require ments including estimated costs Undoubted ly will reading about activities meeting elsewhere issue wont pursue much did have sev eral guests meeting including Betty Stream Bev Wisniewski Al Novotnik Model Airplane News inimitable Dave Peltz AVPs District XIII Ned Barnes Dave Pelts addressed Council sev eral occasions AMA members privilege going District VP asking appears very intelligent albeit some what misinformed man lot ideas have real merit undoubtedly will over period time effect some improvements AMA nothing else Daves efforts will re suit airing lot clean linen does ap pear impatient Council prob ably little plodding times About 10 days after return Long Beach Ned Barnes suffered heart attack currently recuperating hospital Colorado as aska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue PIt 68005 hometown Sulphur ing well will several weeks before can go back work know Ned personnel director job 1974 1975 1978 Nats Let him hear days get pretty long con fined address beginning column Ned planned have district meeting during Dallas Trade Show Due job conflict couldnt make itso Ned making arrangements planned chair meeting As result illness obviously cannot time read excellent opportunity will have missed feel such meeting past due plan try again set up something perhaps through Associate VPs various areas district have thoughts and/ location write Speaking have written about something required reply have received three four weeks please drop second note think am current have nagging feeling some thing has fallen through cracks Enough now. Associane Vice-Presideno Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Bled Caoper WY 82601 Pool Kesel 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102Shelter erected bY club members club Jim OReilly 4760 N Battin Wichita KS 67220funds provide shade during hot over Jim Ricketto 5165 Cloodas Sioux Falls SD 57103lOol summer days August 1979 81 photo report month features Sky Corral RC Club Pueblo CO pictures taken Dale Alyea Above clubs fantastic flying site Sunday afternoon has 3500-ft runways paved pit area good safe distance away Note paved ready areas near runway intersections shelter transmitter impound pit area Below Club officials L-R Jim Rodgers maintenance Bob Thomas safety Jerry Bible president Duane Pisciotta VP Del Milne secretary-treasurer Axtona lxrna n da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Presidents Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnas Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1 tOO West Sham Fresno CA 93711 Lotnie Kroeber 4295 Boalder Hwy. Las Vegas NV 89121 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tatson AZ B5710 Berry Stream 3723 Snowden Ane Long Beach CA 90806 Keith Whitney t4AB5Japiter Dr Salt Lake City UT 84117 Ill start months report relating incident connection recent Coun cii meeting Long Beach Vice-President District VI going see California well represented Council meeting felt might able make meeting thoroughly briefed Dave Peltz District X matters District VI question wasnt Associate Vice-President District VI utilized feel district should represented somebody close half-way across country problem double representation Dis trict X never came about District VI Vice-President able attend As Council meetingseveral items interest us transpired Ill con vey First off committee formed work out possible two-class type license some other means dues reduction member joins insurance committee report back January 1980 Council meeting voted against motion because time frame felt Jan uary too long wait motion passed long last something under way reduce dues will offer senior citizen discount 1980 Anyone over 65 years age will able join renew $17 1980 will remain effect till see what com mittee report what action taken Council So second step toward dues re duction has made Before go further want mention District X some notable members present Council meeting stayed entire session First off very capable As sociate VP Betty Stream was accompanied Beverly Wisniewski Dave Peltz present guest given time address Council various times throughout day questions comments ventured forth next item interest magazine issue much discus sion over making optional again pushed optional status no avail issue failed vote single-sided tally nine continuing five offer option Im afraid issue dead some time now unless committee reports January option might way go insurance type licenses film maker Jay Gerber presently winding up work Scale film next project film Nationals completed Council has instructed him make couple short 10 minutes less films shown groups club might approaching obtain flying site Probably two films will made slanted obtain ing RC site other combined UCIFF effort films will made show average property owner disci pline safety models modelers Council approved expenditure funds bring various FAI teams together weekend practice prior de parture overseas activity Free Flight team will first utilize new set-up will closely watched see what benefits come since trial basis two-year FAI cycle method training least checking awareness rules Contest Directors being studied full report should made next Council meeting clarification made meeting what members chartered club need long AMA requirements say members chartered club must belong AMA quite right instance lot husband wife teams join club dues-paying members husband has AMA license furthermore husband flies model wife worker timer what-have-you Under set-up wife need have AMA license yet may belong chartered club course non-AMA member must never fly modelthats no-no committee formed study re vise AMA by-laws document drafted AMA formed 30s has patched mended ever since will complete facelift stem stern Something closer home concerns Russ Barreras model museum Russ just recently relocated Morgan Hill Northern Cali fornia finished unpacking boxes crates entered hospital exploratory surgery doctors gave him month live saw can cer misfortune coming right top move has family dire financial straits Council voted expenditure up $1000 motion help pay utility bills Morgan Hill museum would real loss museum go out business letter Lake Charles LA read About third Sky Corrals current mem bership recent meeting THINKIN LINCOLN Dale Alyeas B-25H built Royal kit Fine flyer two OS Sch 40s retracts flaps Member Morris Shanstrom recent club meeting displayed fine looking Cub Resident FF expert Gary Baughman holds Bucker Jungmeister Peanut Gary Joe Plute running FF contest Sky Corral field September 30 82 Model Aviation Council gist letter want enter formal negotiations AMA regards headquarters relocating John Worth going follow up Model Aviation AMAs magazine will have full-page devoted safety aspects hobby starting January 1980 issue Letters fliers learned mishap will welcome information will passed Once again Council approached question very large models last time around defined what model time defined upper limit weight order qualify insurance weight selected 40 pounds compromise based large amount input interested indi viduals organizations Consequently will please some displease others hope youll realize nothing can will please everybody same time next question Council face limit engine size horsepower set limit cubic inches limit horsepower limit venturi size Let hear interested readers matter time print book obtain flying sites should available headquarters compilation data successful clubs what went through obtain site Write call headquarters find out get copy must reading club looking site Headquarters presently investigating feasability hiring person full time help clubs obtain flying site time action arrives believe ad will run Model vi atlo n AMAs legal counsel going write strong letter protest FCC over allow ing use powerful paging transmitters 72 MHz concern over inability modelers some locations use frequencies due interference nominated Betty Stream Distin guished Service Award Council whole heartedly approved Betty has ranked among hardest workers AMA After meeting adjourned entire Council Dave Peltz trooped over Wisniewskis household barbeque com plete liquid refreshments ges ture friendship part entire Wisniewski family certainly appre ciated certainly want publicly thank back mentioned going hold election replacement Control Line Contest Board Since have decided include contest boards will few ground rules simple majority will rule feel minimum number votes should specified keep person being elected five people took trouble vote Out 12000 members District X feel should get least 1% response minimum oust incumbent Therefore will take least 120 votes change matters Ill have details next month meantime need nominations people interested serving contest board have two months time issue appears volunteer nominate latest club meeting took Santa Barbara Radio Controlled Modelers dynamic club led Dave Sanchez club president called few days before meet ing said would become problem tending meeting due no gasoline being available said no problem club members owns gas station made ar rangements fill up arrival After filled car Dave club treasurer Jerry Livers took dinner long talk over very good meal seems 90-member club has typical problemimminent loss flying site have using same site 25 years temporary basis progress closing around presently looking site can continue fly day finally comes cant use old site movie Marvelous Miniatures shown club very well re ceived After film club served coffee cake cake huge affair welcoming message directed Santa Barbara bunch sure went out way make feel welcome succeed ed beyond wildest hopesl Thanks lot guys Im looking forward returning some day THERMALS Alaska 0 Idaho Montana on rngtno XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith tintrict XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Auoduta Vica-Psidu5a Al Cln 1607 S von El,, Pocanallo ID 83201 Simon Dream Rn 1 Box 48 Broadojew MT 59018 Ed MoColloagh 53 SE 61 Pornland OR 97215 Orlando OIy Reco 26608 Dover Cl. KenO WA 98031 Zhado Thompson N 3613 Nornsande Spokane WA 99208 Don zipoy 21418 NE Main So. Redmond WA 98052 phone number 206 542-6061 home 655-9572 work Nats Free Flight Update interested flying Free Flight Nats following paragraph must strong possibility gasoline automobile may problem Lincoln prediction pos sibility must considered good ideas minimizing gas usage Nats have sent thank have done Rather make changes thing now have wrong following course action will used get Lincoln means practical will used streamline events save time gaso line means must keep up what going field day Flying hours may changed processing may moved events may moved will best publish changes advance like weather can change hourly way reader has chided telling about weather like intent hide truth have simply lived can windy will make field small though may large comparison home field Thunder storms can appear afternoons probably Mother Nature will have some other surprises us well See June 1979 issue pages 87 93 other infor mation BCRC Exposition Joy Farmer other members Benton County RC Group hereby offered apology Joy dutifully sent infor mation time called assure received material filed right place noted list things put column Unfortunately Ex position held group Corvallis never made print Well have several re ports event will combined Thanks due Steve Tischler Barnstormers Ed McCollough AVP Portland cohort Eds name believed Nolan Oregon Exposition sponsored Benton County RC Club program participation Portland Sky Knights Portland Barnstormers Salem RC Pilots Assn Albany Thundervolts Kiamath Falls Flight Masters Special plaudits due Joy Farmer did work good turnout fine models weather did cooperate cold windy Ed McCollough held District meeting proved very lively interesting Among technical things presentation Jerry Holcomb floats model aircraft covered everything Z very informative well done everyone appreciated effort Jerry put presentation discussion should heard anyone contemplating flying water Best Show honors split Bill Richards Kiamath Falls OR Stafford Chipmunk John Holbert Corvallis scratch-built Spitfire Richards model spectators favorite Holberts model preferred contestants fifth annual event being planned spring 1980 sure plan hope will too way pro spective contestants note no entries Antique Military Scale Modern Mil itary Scale Non-Military Scale Golden Age Aircraft nor flying boats informa tion write BCRC 2025 NW Circle Blvd Corvallis OR 97330 some winners Non-Military Standoff Scale Bill Richards Chipmunk Kiamath Falls Flight Masters Pylon Racers Lon Schroeder Four-Bits BCRC Non-Builder Model Jim Trump Skyliner BCRC Sport Monoplane Jim Trump Contender Sport Bi-Plane Bill Glaeser Smith Miniplane BCRC Pattern Aircraft Bob Crump Curare Port land Barnstormers Military Stand-Off Scale Jim Norwood Messerschmidt Bf-109 G-8 Salem Pilots Helicopters Vahan Dinihanian Hughes SOOc Corvallis Saliplanes Chris Brundege Cloud Bound 4 Portland Sailplane Society Non-Powered Boats Herb Hoser 501800 Marblehead Hilisboro Model Yacht Club Powered Boats 1 Bob Fox original swamp boat BCRC 2 Bob Govro original cabin cruiser BCRC Motorized Ground Vehicle Dave Wells XR3-1 1 Combat Support Vehicle Corvallis Original Design Mike Alsworth Tripacer BCRC Winners four-event fun-fly conducted Albany Thundervolts 1 Tim Bartel Thundervolts 2 Larry Steinert Coos Bay Area Flyers 3 John Allenby Umpqua Valley Modelers August 1979 83 -j
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/08
Page Numbers: 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83
The AMA Executive Council met Long Beach California its regular Spring meet ing Following list actions taken 1 Membership a It approved thata committee should appointed make recommendations January concerning whether leave mem bership choices offer various options b It approved Senior Citizens discount will offered 65 over $17 include magazinebeginning offer clarified 2 Employees a The Executive Director submit Council approval proposal regarding policy advancing travel funds repayment unused balances b A 7% cost living increase approved Executive Director 3 Magazine a A proposal reinstate previous op tional choice concerning magazine receipt adult members approved b The AMA magazine staff asked produce Nats time statement preferred policies guidelines magazine develop ment including recommendations concerning content distribution c It approved magazine stay its present size until recommenda tions b reviewed Council 4 Films a A review has requested detailing number AMA films produced date costs involved number showings outside AMA clubs b It approved No 2 priority new film should short help get flying sites 5 FAI Teams a A HQ proposal provide funds en able US teams assemble practice ses sion before World Championships ap proved b A FF Team Selection Committee pro posal AMA provide additional funds same purpose 79 FF team approved noting ample money FF team fund purpose 6 CD Certification proposal H Cain require written exam Contest Director applicants approved principle re ferred back further development 7 Insurance a The Executive Director asked seek legal advice concerning exclusion com mercial show teams AMA insurance cov erage b The Council clarified chartered club members need AMA members designated Associ ate members operate models 8 By-Laws a A committee recommend changes approved including composition committee b It approved committee should first make recommendations time Nats Council meeting concerning NAA representation duties responsibilities Secretary-Treasurer proxy representation Council meetings 9 Museums a It approved $1000 made available Presidents discretion Russ Barrera model aviation museum Cali fornia b The Executive Director authorized proceed further investigation pro viding AMA model aviation museum conjunction Wings Wheels lando Florida c Frank Ehling approved curator AMAs museum activities 10 Safety a Beginning later January 1980 full-page Model Aviation will devoted month safety matters b A maximum weight limit 40 lbs model aircraft insurance purposes will required upon publication information Model viatlOn effective July 1 c RC Pylon meets provided surance coverage safety aspects cur rent rules observed effective July 1 NMPRA also requested consider stringently safety proposals special emphasis speed limitation ii VP Budgets allowances district AMA expenses increased $750 $1000 include phone expenses include Secretary-Treasurers expenses 12 Membership Lists Council reaffirmed previous policy sell lists com mercial purposes 13 Sanctions Cains proposal regarding defi nitions Demonstrations Fun Flys accepted submission Council mail vote 14 FCC Council voted request legal counsel drafting letter protest regard ing high power allocations low power fre quencies used RC 15 Perpetual Trophies hand considered AMA museum property Frank Ehling produce proposal aspects such trophy handling including future donations 16 Hotline newsletter AMA officer information exchange approved 17 Flying Site Aid An employee addition HQ staff responsibilities flying site matters approved principle speci fic proposal requested HQ Nats time 18 Awards Three Awards Excellence approved specifics published after pre sentations same Distinguished Service Award 19 Next Council Meeting Nats Lincoln Nebraska August 1 approximately 9pm Note Many other items discussed action Minutes meeting avail able upon request FRIENDS OF RUSS BARRERA ORGANIZE TO SAVE MUSEUM worlds great perhaps great est model aircraft museums crisis Russ Barrera barely changed location Model Aircraft Museum Library San Marcos southern California Morgan Hill northern part state stricken cancer died May 8th picture health beginning March year Russ deteriorated rapidly over next two months move Morgan Hill site great annual Scale contests completed before Russ troubles began merely first phase next step unpack display everything preparation grand opening Russ didnt get stepit awaits help volunteers funds 70 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 SYNOPSIS OF APRIL 27 COUNCIL MEETING DECISIONS carry Russ left off bought property built building house museum3200 square feet floor spaceand made move San Marcos Some models hung rafters magazines books placed racks much remains done Display cases need constructed well shelves small office other facilities Signs need made inventorying cataloging needs completed models need repaired Utility bills power water phones need paid insurance security pro tection need provided basic ingredient necessary make Russ lifetime work visible available world money family Russ wife Lorraine two daughters determined carry out plans memorial assisted friends have agreed serve vol unteer board modelers need help contributions being solicited Until legalities fund transfer worked out AMA receiving holding contributions Donations may made payable AMABarrera Museum FundSuite 400 815 Fifteenth St NW Washington DC 20005 Russ Barreras museum chock full famous special models earmarked museum display near future such Carl Goldbergs original free flight Zipper Bill Wisniewskis con trol line speed Pink Lady museum building has dozens large cartons full fa mous models some already hanging viewGoldbergs Sailplane Elbert J Weathers Pacificoaster Russ collec tion covers whole lifespan spectrum model aviation history unless means provided bring museum alive see years effort date may wasted destroyed moths rats dust ravages sus pended animation Needed preserve tremendous time capsule model aviation history financial aid supplement hours labor pledged friends Russ Barrera modeler can show appreciation need let heritage lost fering donation Time critical family has suffered much needs know great support project can dedicate time effort carrying Without strong show support drive continuity could stalled would tragedy should al lowed happen help can make sure doesnt Russ Barreras museum comes alive again memorial him liv ing history model aviation OWNERS Lorraine Barrera Patricia Rogers Barbara Carnes ADVISORY BOARD Gliders Bob Larsh OIT Rubber John Pond OfT Gas John Pond Indoor Clarence Mather Mod FF Sal Taibi UC L Williams G Wil liams RC G Williams L Williams RC Ken Willard Photo Warren Shipp Historian John Pond Engines Karl Carison Accessories Karl Carison Historian-Peanut Models/Small Scale Bill Hannan Mags-FiIe/Librarian-Films Dick Dwyer Repair Tex Newman Repair J McCracken Contributions Bill Warner Contributions Bill Stroman Historian Carl Hatrak Legal Bud Harrah ADVISORS-ATLARGE Carl Goldberg John Worth Frank Zaic 40 LB UMIT FOR AMA INSURANCE Effective immediately July 1 AMA Safety Code amended include weight limit 40 lbs model aircraft means model weighs over 40 lbs launched will covered AMA insurance AMA Executive Council unanimously voted change its April 27 meeting provide evidence positive action has taken put some control cur rent proliferation model sizes demonstrate FAA insurance company other safety-oriented group individual AMA can provide self-regulation its activites avoid action others equally concerned less knowledgeable taking action AMA noted inputs Quarter Scale Association Ameri ca QSAA suggested limits 4 horsepower 40 pounds would accept able builders large model aircraft Council noted however horse power limit difficult deal highly variable Council therefore deferred ac tion power limits until detailed study can made subject AMA INSURANCE FOR RC PYLON RACING AMA Executive Council April 27 approved amending AMA Safety Code ef fective July 1 require AMA sanctioned RC Pylon Races accordance safety aspects current AMA rule book effect void AMA insurance meets run accordance rules such items safety distances example taking action AMA noted inputs National Miniature Pylon Racing As sociation NMPRA recommended rather attempt control perform ance pylon racing models safety em phasis should races set up operated point being such races safe current rules safety procedures followed APPLES AND ORANGES Erroneous impressions continue plague understandings AMA HQ operation particularly area salaries apparent ly bothers some people AMA budget shows about half million dollars salaries little appreciation what really volved Coupled malor dues increase situation lends itself suggestions costs reduced especially concerning number employees amounts get paid same time constant pres sure better service dues costing its natural members expect money though Continued page 75 August 1979 71 Among National ouerang ouciuty noera UT uirucors meeting i oiaao last APIl R top row Stan Pfost NSS President Helen Olsen member NSS board University City MO bottom John Worth AMA Executive Director Earl Witt AMA President AMA officers invited Pfost discuss details AMA-NSS coordination concerning team selection competition rules Nats planning PRESIDENTS REPORT President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS EARL E WITT 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 MEMBERSHIP DUES Executive Council has approved lower senior citizen membership rate Effective publication notice members over 65 years will receive full membership AMA family rates subject council verification min utes amounts 32% reduction older members few number have cases member years will necessary submit some form legal age certll~ation membership application TRANS-AM RELAY RACE talked Bob Doris Rich MAC Show Long Beach said would traveling Trans-Am Relay Race route during May June hope meet clubs teams along route possible say still need Contest Directors interested should write headquarters immediately gave following message NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Well National Championships upon us much worry about gas availability persons driving Nats According Lincoln Conven tion Visitors Division Cham ber Commerce foresee no prob lem Lincoln say gas ranges between 80 90 cents gallon depend ing kind no gas lines yet Cornhuskers AAA Motor Club Lincoln 402-477-8991 also say see no problem yet Al though 35% 40% gas stations closed weekends appar ently due fact dont get much business rather worry gas shortages indications Nebraska state government Lincoln seem unusually independent stable Nebraska state government operate legislative body 49 senators elec ted non-partisan basis Changed 1934 during dust bowl de pression era Nebraska boasts its sys tem being less expensive operate responsive rapidly needs wants states citi zens state capital building consid ered archi tectural wonders world totally paid off dedicatedthe citizens using pay-as-you-go basis NATIONAL MODELNATIONAlS EXECUTIVE AIRPLANE CHAMPIONSHIPS ORGANIZATION CHARTNATIONALS MANAGE ATIOSALS DIRECTO ABS AT OS FREE FLEGST CATEGORY MANAGER CATEGORY DIRECTOR INDLOR EVENTS DIRECTOR POWER EVENTS SE SEC TO NON POWER EVENTS DIRECTOR PACILYTEES MANAGER RADIO CONTROL CATEGORY MANAGER CATEGORY DIRE T N PATTERN EVENTS DI RECTOR QM PYLON EVENT DIRECTOR PG PYLON EVENT DIRECTOR SOARING EVENT DIRECTOR CTOR ADMINISTPATION AIIA RSQTS SPECIAL BONNY DROPEVENTS MANAGERDERECTOR CATEGORY MANAGER ICATEGORY DIRECTOR DREEG EVENTS DIRECTOR STUNT EVENTS DIRECTOR COMBAT EVENTS DIRECTOR SCALE CATEGORY MANAGER CATEGORY DIRECTOR A C EVENTS DIRECTOR C L EVENTS DIRECTOR P P EVENTS DIRECTOR RACING EVENTSCARRIER EVENT DIRECTORDIRECTOR 72 Model Aviation t POTSHOTS & PIDUSHERS new publisher RIC Model Builder magazine Wait Schroder has picked up left off Model Airplane News has printed statement indicating AMAs magazine staff members receive average salary over $35000 per year supposedly based published AMA budget figures missed fundamental point guessing wrong number people should divided salary total following AMA Executive Directors rebut tal letter R/CMB jumped wrong conclusion dividing Model Aviation salary budget figure four come up average $35668 Since five magazine staff members averageby way figur ingshould $28534 person Model Aviation staff makes much lower figure average salary arithmetic wet come Well didnt figure bits pieces salaries HQ personnel magazine staffbut have portion time connected magazine fact $40117 $142672 total magazine salaries taxes doesnt count averaging out magazine staff salaries Thus correct average five staff members actually $20511 based total $102555quite bit less claimed divide up $142672 salary tax total number employees time charged magazine whether magazine staff average comes out low er $7133 facts available anyone cared ask Im amazed didnt bother check explanation about salar ies beyond magazine staff covered June issue Model Aviation page 75 Beyond you paid AMA manageContinued page 75 \ building dedicated 1932 took 13 years build cost over $98 million AMA contestants temperature Nats time estimated between 78 80 degrees Hayfever people look outtheir state flower Goldenrod unfamiliar organization National Champion ships have included organizational chart column RUSS BARRERA visit made Russ Barrera Model Aircraft Museum Morgan Hill California April 26th just 12 days before death May 8th Russ lifetime went establishing museum much done bring work fruition project worthy support modelers giving support project Note see article else issue SHOW TEAMS spring summer weather coming AMA Show Teams beginning show schedules sunny south excepted teams being sought after fillins back-ups full scale air shows fair features public gatherings benefits selling hobby general public course en tertaining Any persons interested contacting show team call write AMA PR Department FLYING SITES major items re-examined during since April 27th council meeting Long Beach effort AMA work assist getting fly ing sites Executive Director pro posed hiring full time person work flying sites position being takes additional people implied have no work ing problems flying sites now hiring another top staff mem ber would solution questionable no plan what new staff member would doing specifically additional individual payroll would could improve flying site situation Chuck Foreman made motion council subject Headquarters action flying sites ex plained motion during meeting follows intent specifically go out hire somebody time said have somebody Appoint some body could existing personnel headquarters Which could beneficial doing some things doing now opin ion hes going go buy sites like penal institutions someone could pursue program contact penal institutions have time expertise pin down definitely giving us flying sites Im looking freebees some dedicate time getting freebees have lot gray area offers doesnt have some body hire could have pilot program someone now employed headquarters has expertise field concur Chuck Foremans remarks have directed Executive Director prepare plan Headquarters would propose utilize additional staff area AMA does have employee assigned Flying Sites employee Carl Maroney Assistant Executive Director does employee have title deal policy makers has number occasions talked t government agencies respect fly ing sites has building data bank flying site negotiations across country over year what can observe AMA Headquarters make-up no need another staff member great need better utilization existing talent within head quarters time plan can developed individual can fully utilized promoting facilities hire trained experienced requirements plan practice in-house development em ployees particular field work too costly organization size AMA Incidentally AMAs manual begun over three years ago Getting KeepKeeping Flying Sites now under Carl Maroneys direction published AMA club secretaries should re ceiving free copy time publication According Carl Maroney publication should begin ning better publication invites club provide input existing project future effort acquisition flying sites order compile complete data bank information AGENDA next council meeting Na tionals will necessity short ing meeting after long tiring day would propose expect actions great moment AMA acted under circumstances An invitation will extended special interest groups have represen tation meeting time will given address council As writing business agenda scheduled follows Magazine Review policies guidelines Film Review film budget progress use By-Laws Recommedations committee NMPRA Response council about stringent safety rules Flying sites Plan proposal Executive Director August 1979 73 J OflUvv MM rLIUIl LOTI rigns uary Hartle Bob Parr Don Ray Goldberg Skylarks Model-Airs Show Team planes SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 feel job AMA Treasurer grow ing importance within overall structure organization As Secretary/Treasurer AMA am salary live Washington DC still live Birmingham AL am still unpaid volunteer fine District VPs Associate VPs President Perhaps best role will tempt sincerely possible convey back forth between 70000 members Academy hierarchy Let explain fulfill obligation dues payer plan listen suggestions may care offer mail regarding AMA financing spending insurance funding thing will carry money message AMA get involved such intricate problems you write will read listen Further intend visit AMA HQ regu larly report what see Counting two years friend Jim Perdue appoint ed AMA AVP 1972-73 during represented District V four Council meet ings am beginning 8th year position leadership within Academy Now fiduciary capacity intend tell direct ly people spending money eight years nobody has brainwashed yet Let hear Special Interest Groups inuation Special Interest groups arising phases modeling Model airplane building flying more diversified fliers common interests clustering gether share experiences knowledge Also gather numbers strength beginning tell AMA crop rules fit THEIR thing way should fly particu lar special events should have primary say competition rules-making within limits safety common sense Miami Indoor Aircraft Model Assn cont last month address Indoor Free Flight special interest group MIAMA 3227 Dar win St Coconut Grove Miami FL 33133 $5 per year get Indoor publica tion sent monthly $10 also get full membership hangar privileges Editor John Martin claims top Indoor fliers United States belong subscribe publication Association officials include Dave Lin strum Artist Secretary Dan Kilgore Chief ScrutineerTerry Rimert Archivist Jim Stewart Properties Carl 1-ledley Peanuteer Adjacent center column Mike Arak L displaying winning Peanut Scale Bristol M-1C inside Goodyear blimp hangar Miami building cavernous 60-ft ceilings modelers inside have park blimp outside NO JUNIOR FUGHT THIS MONTH Ed Whitten will back usual space next issue month kind enough help solve problem finding enough space finish up listing AMA chartered clubs weve got notion bit glad have months rest 74 Model Aviation riere us inc iounaer oy inc woria renownea nationammy nerniuca mi urgaiumatiu. Dr John Martin inside Miami Goodyear blimp hangar holding reanut Farman Jabiru Dr John AMA District 5 MAN OF THE YEAR 1974 ouumruit UdV LuItrum shown launch- xuau y,uia tough competitor always ing Indoor Stick Dave 3rd im- placed 3rd FlA Team Selection Trials portant Fl Team Selection Trails per the region Notice propellers covered region Good going Dave. microfilm turn very very slowly MIAMA organization conjunction NIMAS National Indoor Model Air plane Society co-sponsor annual time trials Northwood Institute West Baden Indiana time year held June 21 through 24 live Indiana go watch school Next month smash finish door people BEWARE OF BARGAIN INSURANCE insurance business very much like otheryou get what pay Thus seemed too good true heard clubs found bargain insurance dealonly few dollars per mem ber no need AMA mem bers claim didnt take long break bubble study bargain revealed fol lowing 1 Named Insured policy provides cover age named insured named insured clubnot its membersand pinpoints club corporation thus insuring corporation does protect members club dividually contrast AMAs program covers conceivable anglenot club AMA its relationship club individual members themselves short AMAs coverage protects member bargain policy does 2 Premises/Operations covered respect exactly what named sured says Radio Controlled Airplane Flying Club nothing purely radio con trolled airplane flying AMAs policy covers club activities involving operation mainten ance construction testing use model aircraft model cars model boats model rockets 3 Flying Site low rate policy applies club field limits coverage location AMAs policy does limit clubit covers club anywhere participation sanctioned events chart ered club activities liability arising site ownership and/or sponsorship loca tion 4 Policy Limits lower cost policy limits coverage $300000 bodily injury and/or $300000 property damage AMAs policy provides limit $1000000 5 Area Coverage AMAs worldwide 6 Additional Insureds bargain policy provides additional insured ob viously owns property use Under AMAs policy however club members can use other properties AMA granting cov erage other propery owners site owners needed including contest show sponsors no extra cost 7 Member Member Liability included under cheaper policy under AMAs coverage important protect member actions another member Footnote The company offering low er cost coverage same denied coverage under aircraft exclusion clause homeowner policy did assurance would differently club coverage summary AMAs policy pays over $100000 per year its coverage broad-based protection applying AMA members clubs anyplace time cost membership includes pro tection higher individual get lot money AMAS NEW FLYING SITE BOOK time read 1500 copies AMAs new publication GETTING AND KEEPING FLYING SITES will mail over 1300 AMA Clubs key AMA officers Secretaries should lookout need such book has recognized AMAs Executive Council has prompted decision make distribu tion priority project Therefore clubs being mailed copy no charge extra benefit being chartered AMAs past experience has found keeping flying sites often difficult task getting flying site book gives proven methods can help club keep what has well get something new Developed over two-year period manual reflects experiences various clubs across country Model aviation fast growing hobby becoming recognized sport continue rapid growth past 10 years chart ered clubs must provided facts fig ures relevant data deal individuals cities counties federal government seeking flying sites book dedi cated toward end Additional copies available $200 MAAC DUES INCREASE FOR 80 Its officialthe Canadian counterpart AMA has voted raise its adult 18 yrs over dues rate $15 $20 beginning 1980 includes monthly publi cation Model Aviation Canada cur rently has about 24 pages per issue 10 times per year Voted down overwhelmingly proposal avoid dues increase drop ping six 10 issues publication As sidelight its interesting note some US modelers order avoid AMA dues increase year applied MAAC membership instead have told however AMA MAAC have recip rocal agreement whereby order US modeler join MAAC must first AMA member vice versa meantime especially view what MAAC able provide $20 mem bership compared AMA $25 comparison indicates AMA members getting comparable valueMAAC does has optional arrangement publication POTSHOTS & PUBLISHERS Continued page 73 ment tremendous compliment thank said effect didnt waste members money paying taxes necessary instead used money improve magazine Thats bad also implied something different other magazines know its difference try make profit operation beyond payment expenses including salaries could dividends owners stockholders whereas dont have fact cant Non-profit organiza tions allowed pay dividendsany magazine surplus subject tax Whats left over after stays magazine or ganizationno individual can touch per sonal gain profit-making com paniesthe profits can split up own ers Theres well leave see R/CMB will print entire rebuttal meantime note adding R/C Model Builder magazine name gauntlet has thrown challenge RC Modeler magazine hope R/CMB has enough gauntlets go aroundone RCM MA MAN Thus pot continues bubble modelers ultimate beneficiaries increased competition means publish ers have work harder keep readers happy end result has would otherwise have provided wish parties well friendly way AMA membership 79 now over 62000 still climbing. APPLES AND ORANGES Continued page 71 much increase intended merely cover increased costs doing same busi ness due inflation takes lot people service member ship over 70000 Theres constant flood phone calls mail takes lot people working full time handle business goes day day out basics covered story HQ op eration appeared April 79 issue Model viation article did lot help members get better perspective people takes operate national association also has given rise speculation misconceptions costs involved comes naturally people try make comparisons based own job situa tions though basis such compari sons different last months column AMA Presi dent example comparisons made between HQ salaries gov ernment civil service employees though differences like apples oranges impression given upper echelon HQ employees overpaid lower grades underpaidas com pared government jobs Yet president himself said As Civil Service supervisor long standing would have difficulty finding government positions directly comparably upper level AMA employment Similarly HQ committee signed task last year developing job de scriptions salary ranges AMA employ ees soon found civil service data mostly applicable notable differ ence between AMA government work AMA people expected have multi ple responsibilities skills prime re quirement flexibility able handle several different types jobs mainly because have able afford luxury people short AMA un derstaffed compared commercial government offices eq ulvalent workloads Thus compare salaries civil servants association employees fair exercise meaningful comparison involves looking other associations August 1979 75 APPLES AND ORANGES Cant organization provides such informa tionthe American Society Association Executives ASAE regularly gathers data associations over country fers results public information Heres interesting bit intormation Washington branch ASAE covering compensation staff size top executive employee reported data gathered 24 associations similar staff size AMA Associations 77-Avg76-Avg $59608$55120 AMA 1979 $36580 Similarly ASAE data compares second through fifth ranking employees terms salaries trend consistent average top level employees other associations much higher equivalent AMA staff may noted AMA increase 77 79 annual rate greater average associations simply reflects AMA attempt catch up meantime since 1977 inflation has es calated ASAE figures higher whereas highest AMA figure currentincluding 7% cost living increase year Thus using 1977 figures AMA sal aries much less average other associations gap remains despite previous catch-up effort Note Aside cost living increase year AMA salaries frozen current budget Theres also another meaningful way comparisonsize budget Lets look what ASAE figures show associations have similar totals work AMA has 1979 annual budget about half million dollars ASAE survey results early 1977much lower current show median salary top executive officer associations like size budgets $45000 Yet 1977 AMAs budget almost half millon dollars less 79 Either way ASAE figures looked size staff size budgetAMA sal aries come out short end difference between ASAE figures reflects national vs regional outlookthe higher figures regional based Wash ington area Ignoring using na tional median salary organizations like size AMA paying much less its top job its proportionally same below top Members neednt worry therefore DC area HQ location causing sal ary top-heaviness So comparing apples apples AMA hardly paying its top people like organizations Furthermore AMA has considerably upgraded its pay levels recent years no comparisoneven ap ples orangeswhich can make up years AMA paid its people far less other organizations sixties particu larly lean years little nothing way fringe benefitsno hospitaliza tion other insurance no annuity retire ment benefits Hospitalization annuity programs have since instituted theres long way go before AMA fringe benefits can said equal offered govern ment probably never will Anyone believes AMA people better paid other associations govern76 Model Aviation ment looking whole picture AMAs vocal critic vice-president District VI wrote following AMA President last January maybe its time someone considered presently injustice being done some staff members form paying too little jobs require tremendous dedication accomplish day after day year after year salary plan persons idea think extremely unrealistic expect anyone per form duties Executive Director less $50000 per year Most executive 1977positions remaining should $30$29425 42000 range think entire AMA pay structure should evaluated brought out dark ages Once results ot years budget better known logical expect AMAs Executive Council will looking ward staff improvement expansion near future provide better ser vices members AMA HQ thinking toward end much concerned offer ing way salaries existing em ployees although some further improvement justifiable providing help areas understaffing area especially Council has al Connecticut Maine annuselts Hampshire Rhode Island et DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper tlrstnct Vice-Presidest Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robern C Brodear 405 Main Street Nashua NJ 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 High St. Old Town MC 04468 George Parker 7 Paul LeeMA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Dr. Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave. Kisneny ME 03904 record followed results questionnaire used April District meeting voting latest Council meet ing Long Beach 300 dis tributed received back less 20 Regard ing magazine issue eight favored mag azine being mandatory five favor optional publication three un decided really lousy return per haps questionnaire wasnt put together well gave what considered fair shot MQst returned long-time dedicated modelers genuine interest modeling ex perience respect admire Dave Peltz still latest epistle has sent magazines will pro bably published couple pompous fervorless attitude Thanks Horrace adjectivesI knew would come handy someday has once again come forth opinionated efforts toward invincible walls Jericho Very frankly like lot other Council members am really getting tired BS put out some so-called leadersgrand old men angry young men self-styled hypocrites saviours So tired fact would very easy find another sport hobby partici pate am fearful heat kitready indicated support adding person staff exclusive duties relating flying sites can signi ficant benefits recent dues increaseto provide dollars necessary have someone working full time flying site problems Such services dont come cheap though AMA employees have never over paid As noted comparison other nation al associations reveal AMA lean side employee compensation dont get something nothing either realistic costs such services must allowed Its same HQ jobswe pay what job deserves Its civil service work cant compared except low er levels higher levels paid less would need people get same work done end result would dollars salaries overhead rent phones fringe benefits etc addi tional employee required current HQ philosophy avoid ing like civil service town thats full can fewer people Its less expensive efficient alter native paying people lower salary averageJohn Worth Executive Director AMA chen nor have action ashamed becomes easier live just allowing John Worth other people HQ take flak accusations anger vocal entities AMA reality retrospect must make personal confession know Council far perfect just part-time people dedication right thing enough time speak myself alone might suggest others Council equally guilty litany Council involvement During two weeks before Coun cii meeting look forward quarterly get-together go meeting fired up right thing try come home try keep home front solid solvent next three months before again wondering just what has accomplished since last Council meeting other words interim period between meetings hand led totally J Worth AMA HQ lit tle help encouragement others Council Good intentions pay rent run AMA correct inadequacies district level handle mail dis trict members coordinate AMA display booth visit shows meets clubs time permits spend roughly 6 10 hours per week average doing AMA things Headquarters still has long way go perfect need lot just PR full-time flying site procurement liaison person panacea on-going Junior pro gramand neither industry individual modeler concerted club effort criticism field going accomplish really answer point get strong feeling HQ present ly floundering because IT Headquarters reluctant anything fear being called wrong John Worth may often criti cized have heard him say times didnt take action make de cision nothing would have hap pened THIS NOW BELIEVE half reading faced problems running own business job AMA confronted would long LETS ALL TRY TO BE CONSTRUC TIVE FOR CHANGE BEFORE IT IS REALLY TOO LATE.. New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grigg District II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive Lnckpert NY 14094 Asacciete VIce-Presideerts Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY t0705 John Byene36-29213th Sr. BaysideNY 11361 Frank Drench 9 Willow Axe. Piscataway NJ 08654 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr. So Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Satrler 50 Randi Rd. Apt A-2 Schenectady NY t2309 Tom Silver RD 3 Box 412 Messena NY 13662 Hank Smith 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 flying season has finally arrived Western New York normal beautiful weather week long Im working rain high winds week end Must Murphys Lawexcept Murphy optimist very nice meeting Buffalo RC Aircrafters attempting explain AMA operations answering several ques tions Nice bunch people very active hobby April 21 travelled East Bloomfield NY request Flying Live Ones RC Club similar discussion film Marvelous Miniatures shown both meetings contin ues high demand around district Rockland County RC Club has three day show planned June 21 through 23 Bergen Mall Paramus NJ expect have over 150 planes boats cars well full-size A4 Skyraider Now what can called real show Hope fully full-size sailplane Pitts Special will also displayed will fund-rais ing program flying field Western New York Free Flight Soci ety will sponsoring its 10th annual Free Flight contest what else July 14 15 will AA meet sanction No 695 celebrate 10th anniversary have expanded meet two days ad ded number events including two special events special high point award like sDecial awards take look Dhoto hand-blowned glass trophies meet should well worth effort getting Pike NY weekend Com petition should fierce Last year 82 entries New York Pennsylvania Ohio Connecticut Maryland Canada come up fun con tinue Canadian Nats Exeter tario would like visit Disney World visit AMA museum Wings Wheels Museum Orlando ternational Airport has offered us free hope fully use portion facility own museum model aircraft proposal present will require Executive Council approval before comes being Seems like great opportunity situation right proper people involved Unfortunately close sad note Howie Applegate LIDS informs us passing PETER CERNAUSKUS long time owner Wilsons Hobbies Richmond Hill NY Pete asset hobby help hobbyists Western Long Island area deepest sincere sympathies extended family thin e Pennsylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe Dintrict III Vice-Presidettt 1101 E Rahn Rnad Dayten OH 45429 Associate Vice-Prneide,ts Joe Ciben 5192 Edenhurst Lynhurnt OH 44124 Francis Fluhartir 5D4 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Laird Jackson 623 Meadombrook Sn Danid PA 19087 Edward Winner 1521 Summit Sn. McKeesport PA 15131 Well attended April Council meeting Long Beach CA say least interesting opportunity meet face face certain vocal AMA dissenters listen arguments about certain sues read column last time will recall said piece about dissen tion necessity putting whole thing proper perspective organization size AMA bound have differ ences opinion plain distortion print ed fact seems rather childish chief dis senter Mr Dave Peltz Chatsworth CA tended Council meeting given ample opportunity witness Councils delib erations voice opinions has now reported impressions AMA Council press will waste time debate him point point however must set record straight item business have pushing some time promote fundamental need modelingfly ing sites So meeting moved HQ proceed hire employee assigned fly ing site acquisition soon AMA finan cially able subject Council approval motion passed 12 3 abstentions proviso properly relates achievement financial solvency es tablishment necessary budget item employee job description expect take final action matter next Council meeting Nats time Mr Peltz reports among various other distortions Council voted down hiring person full time job would help acquire help save flying sites utter lie resent such distortion matter have much personal interest some time finally settled Council meeting would like turn plea sant subjects Council took positive action exer cising question alternate memberships committee action formulate alternative possibilities Council action motion reduce costs senior citizens approved Employee travel advances loans clar ified magazine thoroughly dis cussed After much heated debate de cided leave magazine pretty much since represents tremendous AMA asset communications also indications meeting media people magazine represents no substantial threat commercial magazines Since total meet ing report will available reading elsewhere issue wont discuss item business will report however definite possibility exists free AMA mu seum space newly-established museum Wings Wheels located Orlando FL also understand low cost space leasing available same location lando International Airport AMA HQ oc cupancy offer will further investigat ed view its excellent location tour ists convenience exposure general public nice letter Paul Sekula Limestone PA Crash Incorporated Aero modelers CIA concerning third annual fun-fly stand-off scale contest ap parently have having ball pre vious affairs need boost attendance participation So folks looking good time July 22 contact Paul 116 Old Woods Rd Dubois PA 15801 Well folks Irm writing run wing naturally flying back Nevada flight testing Hope MA can read scribbling since dont have access typist PEACE Delaware oct xl Culumbia 0 Maryland k Carnlina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsrrille VA 23111 Associate Vice-Presidents Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipson Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crisply 611 Beechwood Dr Charlnttsnille VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tynola Road Charlotte NC 26210 Scottie Moynr 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19809 John Preason 7012 Elnira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Fayetteville NC 28301 April Council meeting past history now what discussed will ap pear elsewhere Model v/at/on am sure some out would like know what results reference questions have asking Dis trict feel about certain items magazine being part AMA membership Council voted again keep magazine part member ship package vote arrange ment because really believe should way Distict IV membership confirmed letters asked felt majority letters said keep part package Now dont agree did let know did agree dont write complain now will al ways ask ahead time feel about AMA policies response pro con way will vote majority rules District IV reference safety rules e aircraft Council went along Quar ter Scale Associations recommendations August 1979 77 limit weight 40 lbs did put horsepower other restriction power plant time need input subject better way control power rather fixed horsepower dis placement rule What thinking have made proposal Council either hire appoint existing AMA em ployee job position will procur ing lobbying working local AMA clubs find flying sites idea behind have AMA full-time employee sole job would find flying sites either helping chartered clubs have some thing going local authorities private land owners need advice assistance lobby directly federal parks recreation people national level pro cure sites whatever needed get us places fly As result proposal Earl Witt has instructed John Worth look cost feasibility report back findings next Council meeting will keep posted results action would welcome comments suggestions Plans District Meeting shaping up very rapidly Prince George Radio Control Club PG RC Bowie MD has agreed let us use flying site fun fly have run snag date August 25-26 since large Control Line event scheduled same weekend may have change District Meeting until sometime October As soon worked out will let know way column also special mailing clubs District Trans-Am Race shaping up very nicely also looks like will have chance meet some during race will CD teams fly through District lvs area legs B C lot other items discussed Council meeting would im possible comment column will published minutes Council meeting MA Read let know what thinking just case aware will vote year Secretary-Treasurer AMA odd-numbered districts will vote District VPs sorry have put up until end 1980 have two people nominated position Sec-Treas Jim McNeill current Secretary-Treasurer John Byrne past VP current AVP District II John also ran AMA President last year lost small margin will glad discuss candidates further letter phone person interested have another preference let AMA know about nominating choice should done before August Council meeting Nats Whats Happening District IV Meade Modelers planning big model airplane show July 4th have some great plans event keep touch put date calendar fun time Wilson RC Modelers planning aviation day August 17 1979 need modelers around Wilson NC help out can help contact Dick Proseus president club Quantico Marine Corps Base Dont forget set aside dates June 30 July 1 Un-Contest Quantico Marine Base reopening air museum will Scale event Marine Corps will award trophy best Scale model Marine aircraft Winston-Salem Radio Control Club mak ing plans 3rd annual Jim Thrift morial Day Fun Fly scheduled October 6-7 event formerly called Jim Thrift Fun Fly started back 1963 oldest continuing RCcontestheld North Carolina plan attendhow about Miniature Aircraft Society Haywood MASH Club North Carolina started last year three members has now grown membership 37 Thats what call growing fast Keep up good work MASH Any modelers around Can ton looking progessive club contact W R Hardin MASH president Alabama Honda gia rssrppi to Sico Sovit Carolina ssrr V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Associate Vice-Presidents John Gorday 631 Oaeen Circle Jackson MS 39209 Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood Dr Huntsville AL 35805 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlee St. Charleston Hgts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr. Delray BeachF L 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr. Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Bos 1532 Faiardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman PD Boa 1643 Eglin AFB FL 32542 Tom Thacker 2390C Lawrenville Hwy Decatur GA 30033 Show Teams worth weight gold nitro Hot Stuff whichever hap pen need moment reason Im happy announce District V has new sanctioned Show Teamthe Demajagua RC Flying Team Puerto Rico showy perhaps equally valu able its own way inexpensive trainer Charles Ricci has designed can use left-over wing good 09 engine very little else vacationing around Pompano Beach FL Charles will happy show Knock-About pictured above give directory local RC flying fields Broward County/Palm Beach area can find him RC Aircraft Shop 2159 SE 9th SL Pompano Beach Flying models Florida great way spend va cation Somebody does read column after June issue ran picture goodlooking young fellow holding airplane didnt know name did Keith Beatty 11-year-old future RC pilot Birmingham AL Id like have least picture youngster column someone will have help out sending picture Speaking young fliers Chad Stewart stepson AVP Ed Moorman won first place Florida Rat Race third place AMA Slow Rat recent Jacksonville Flying Reb els Control Line contest Sandy Parmenter secretary club writes Florida Slow Rat set up new fliers compete against older fliers Its great fun fatherson/daughter teams like George John Hatvany Wilbur Ken Hicks Jacksonville contest picture below tells story about Py lon Racingeach cross represents mid-air collision Pylon racing fast furious fun vtfe flown nronerlv particular Quickie belongs Stu Richmond Roswell GA Stu ex Floridian flying fast left busy holding Old-Timer Vintage RC Un-Contests least thats what old club Tropic Aeros RC Club said about him recent newsletter Tropic Aeros fly old Tamiami Airport Its great flying site flying rules posted gate field great transmitter impound/freq uency control box rioht eate see nicture below info about Tropic Aeros sent Warren Bishop mem ber club says deserve word appreciation have done model aviation Miami area Warrens wife Connie showing off old RCM design Mark airplane re designed Thanks Bill Schreer both pictures items discussed recent Executive Council meeting want mention 78 Model Aviation just two First Council voted set 40pound weight limit models engine limit discussed next time am skeptical about safety of40 pounds model flying around Im willing shown safe time dont have enough safety sta tistics make educated guess about weight limit time limit may have increased decreased depending safety experience Secondly Council voted keep magazine basic part membership package favored optional magazine voted would like com plete report have specific questions please write DISTRICT V CLUB OF THE MONTH Gulf Coast Radio Control Club months featured club has 30 members 40 acres under lease Mobile County Alabama School Board have just added $2000 paved runway supple ment well-used grass strip have annual mall show Jaycees have asked hold air show priorto Greater Gulf State Fair Jim Downey bottom column left didnt really crash just suddenly got curious about what inside little air plane decided open up take look Thanks Paul Torp sending report Thats month away go . IIInorv rava ucky ourr VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Butfalo Grove IL 60090 Associate Vice-President Dave Davis c/a DA tvterprises Box 335 l-Iaubstadt IN 47630 Chuck Delano 7203A Twiv Oaks Dr. lediavapolis IN 46226 Roger Geers RR 5 Duincy IL 02301 Frank Hughes 709 Nt 44sh St Kansas City MO 64116 Glenv Lee gio Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Jim Sears P0 Boa 308 Burgin KY 40310 Bob underwood 4100 Concord Oaks Dr. St Louis MD 63128 team used Halberstat get win ner s circle channels Wheres pipe Things July 4 Freeport RC Modelers Airshow Alberthus Airport Tom Ruby Rt 3 Freeport IL 61032 July 8 Lansing IL Pelicans Old-Timer Meet Bong Field WI July 8 Hot Heads MAC CL Contest St Louis MO July 15 Chicago Aeronuts FF Meet Bong Field WI July 21 4th Annual SOAR Great Race Lockport IL July 22 Indianapolis IN City-Wide Fun Fly Challenge Indpls RC clubs July 24 25 26 LSF National Tourna ment Grand Champion Selection Lewis University Airport Romeoville IL Aug 11 12 Spirits St Louis Pattern Sport Scale Contest includes pre-novice pattern Aug 17 18 19 Quincy IL Falcons Chicago Pylon Club Pylon Races Mt Ster ling IL near Quincy Site includes camping fishing swimming numerous other facil ities Contact AVP Roger Geers Point Ponder K M Canales Knight Flyer KC Northern Knights MAC newsletter May 79 An RC model airplane hole sky lined balsa wood fiberglass etc money thrown Newsletter Round-Up Rock Valley Flyer has very interesting continuing article RC history Might very informative newer hobbyists Rock Valley RC Flyers 1774 Greenleaf Way Rockford IL 61108 Illinois Valley RC Clubs Chord & Span spotted words wisdom friendly advice Sky Squires RC Carbondale IL has real publicity committee Lynn Elston Hoover PSI Both newspaper maga zine articles feature him contest travels District VI has its share fighters Bud Bodzioch brought attention April Miniature Aircraft Combat Association News letter listing top 20 Combat pilots 1978 District VI aces Paul Curtiss-2 John Segal-3 Bud Bodzioch-4 Bob Burch John Frank tied 6th Eric Taylor -16almost third district proud Crashing model often brings remorse think despair two must suffering Denny Baker Pekin IL RC Club lost models equipment workshop floods melting snow Bob Scott Riverwoods IL returned Arizona find snow caved roof barn-work shop destroying beautiful model air planes boats equipment Damn winter Congratulations Ft Wayne Flying Circuits selection AMAs Award Excellence thanks Sentral Illinois Radio Society Bloomington IL super hos pitality shown some fellow club members enjoyed day flying SIRS beautiful flying site great fun day SIRS perfect hosts would wonderful activities con cerning model aviation just one-tenth pleasant Saturday May 12th remainder article will concern rather unpleasant side modeling terestsAMA business Business associated work Work always unpleasant especial ly lazy Yet AMA business can fun August 1979 79 uL f~L It. OT cne unoay Tilers iop row ravis Nelson Paul Torp Alvin Reed Bottom row Dennis Johnson Paul Foley Charley Whatley C out gua,a wusn ,,u,c, 4a invaded Vince IvlanKowski great hairy face has captured K C MO North ern Knights leader Dick Lemons Sunchasers John B Lak Latest reports indicate VM has retreated back own ter ritories after campaign Antioch Shopping Center Mall Show Carry Winter activity Quincy IL "B Falcons RC Club includes Annual Peanut Scale Contest Don Bill Laws father-son get go distant points live up spend YOUR money cant work cause nothing accomplished April least 17 persons travelled Los Angeles AMA expense lived Queen Mary several days meeting day went MAC Show ball because AMA members generous thank accomplish ments assembly directorate would difficult list since dont remember few items didnt must interest some since letters petitions etc demanding did give optional magazine next year give choice would democratic would compromise re sponsibilities Since 62% 1978 member ship took magazine about 95% re newing obviously approve AMA policies reasoning must like get ting older since get older day course alternative has nothing decision didnt give alternate member ship plan next year established com mittee study subject Isnt strange last year mandated magazine twice 78 dues did require committee study did positive thing going let help us get around year creased travel allowance guys just keep digging deeper youve got another dollar somewhere might have use some money go around convince need another dues increase near future As now must increase expenses meet anticipated income must increased cover rising expenses didnt take real action ease fre quency problems could damage .. good relations really applied some pressure Besides communications industry expands new market lace industrial communities new communications 50 watt trans mitters RC frequencies can go back CL FF Whats beef Yes lot didnt Now some things should did would cutting fun money might cause AMA hierarchy listen Would really want let club contact Ohio Casualty Co Hamilton Ohio obtain primary surance $3 $5 per member rather AMAs secondary $25 per member Dont miss out wondering just what home owners policy will cover AMAs policy much broader private policies secondary Model Aviation non-member $12 per full year plus $5 insurance would let keep money need cavort around country Dont other thing shouldnt become Contest Director spend $1 change Open license CD spend $2 sanction Class Contest could obtain free 1980 renewal think anyone would sanction Class Indoor Hand-Launch Glider contest garage weekday 8 805 pm con testant threw object toward ceiling timed given cool first place Contest Director filed report CD gets free AMA license MA So can renew Open license $3 Some thing like could keep home year have written much mandatory magazine last time will such couple issues ago points MA ing subsidized rebutted AMA HQ reasoning valid MA new needed support time has changed validity Now MA age firmly es tablished market place Additional fi nancial help its parent AMA no long er required AMA should give MA dol lars collects MA return MA should provide however magazines AMA re quires AMA give additional funds whatecr source whatever reason such enables non-profit magazine increase its expenses subsidy no matter put say isnt insult intelligence contemporary modeler So article little long month next few months promise short Have great summer dont get too slow dont get too lowkeep nose up turns use lots top rudderll See yaall low igan 0 Mnnesnra onsn VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 lewa Avenue Muscatine IA 52761 Assoesate Vice-Presideots James Clark 4444 Woodniew Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Robert Lundberg 4928 Tioga Sr. Duluth MN 55804 Tim Price 11287 Saar Sterling Hgts. MI 48078 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph MI 49085 Geoff Styles 2801 5 Beaumont Am Kansasnille WI 53139 Terry Taylor 5308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus MI 48174 apologies BOB HENSING MINNESOTA SOARING SOCIETY mentioning sponsor Soaring contest Minneapolis August 26th will conjunction TCRC Soaring contest 25th am very happy report District VII West meeting Minneapolis May 7th tremendous success first time know seminar newsletters held great deal enthusiasm shown participants LES HARD drove way Lansing MI discuss offset print ing layouts photography other major concepts newsletters Les should con gratulated efforts traveling dis tance help fellow modelers Another seminar held concerned flying sites Since seems major problem clubs also well re ceived excellent ideas brought out DAVE BECKSTROM ANOKA COUNTY RC club explained problems solutions involving noise complaints nearby resident Through continued effort help Minnesota Polution Control Commission able resolve noise problem retain flying field Another session concerned contest coor dination benefits gained clubs contest coordinator did sit meeting busy trying meet talk people could meet ing very well attended partici pants felt well worthwhile much time left open AMA discussion interest keen questions fielded myself JOHNNY CLEMENS EARL WITT After excel lent attitude adjustment period poolside banquet held attended 91 people proved informative enlightening humorous food great special thanks following clubs worked gether make meeting success TWIN CITIES RADIO CONTROLLERS MINNE SOTA SOARING SOCIETY GRASSFIELD RC ANOKA COUNTY RC FLYING EA GLES RC MINNEAPOLIS PISTON POP PERS MINNEAPOLIS ARROW CLUB ST PAUL RC CLUB Next years meeting promises better meeting also gave chance meet Associate Vice-Presidents Western part District VII including GEOFF STYLES JIM CLARK TERRY TAYLOR BOB LUNDBERG JOHN EVERT Con test Coordinator West JIM SINTON Con trol Line Contest Board member hope see next year Since unable Council meeting Long Beach asked BILL ROHR ING represent District VII file report included below C U Nats PS Greater Detroit Soaring & Hiking Society holding Thermal Soaring contest August 18-19 Troy Ml See Contest Calendar details again pleasure report Ex ecutive Council meeting proxy District VII meeting held Long Beach CA April 27th tie MACS Craft Hobby Show 18th 29th Before starting report specific business Ill cover Id like report outsider dedication thoughtfulness long hours work VPs put behalf come over country attend meetings taking off work come hours preparation thought best ways represent strong AMA Everything given due consider ation first topics agenda Council meeting discussion some type different set-up AMA member ships classes types al plans people meeting after ideas came out motion passed boil VPs ideas down three finite proposals later Council selection As understand will probably mean same dues 1980 considered something senior citizen now could corporated 1980 dues passed unanimously senior citizens 65 older pay dues equal family member ship exciting new item come up meeting offer space AMA museum space old B-S 2 hangar Orlando Florida airport Its few miles Disney World main floor being used largest private collection historic aircraft could use 6000 square feet possibly under hangar floor air conditioned clean has high ceilings built allow expansion best allfree moved passed investigate opportunity report back concern Quarter Scalers discussion safety moved passed 40 lbs top weight limit 80 Model Aviation insurance purposes will included safety code later moved passed would no insurance air planes operated within safety code notice included sanctions Nothing done limiting engine size either displacement horsepowerbecause difficulty involved controlling measuring study will given prob lem hope limiting output some other way Done Lowe reported possible site 1980 Nats Its Clinton County Air port Bloomington Ohio sounded very promising John Embry reported area dustries have getting 50 watt approval FCC couple 72 MHz frequencies moved passed go record letter FCC protest ing approval high power transmitting low power transmitting area seemed like best approach us time considering request 30 new fre quencies FCC has recently passed its first step Two Awards Excellence awarded deserving clubs Approval also given Distinguished Service Award well deserved pleasure have involved approval awards winners will announced upon presentation awards next Council Meeting will Wed nesday night 1979 Nats Lincoln NE Before signing off want congratulate local club Whirlwinds Southwest ern Michigan great job did Gem Dikker 7th year host ing swap shop last Saturday February has now grown out its building club has already lined up bigger quarters near old location park ing facilities next year See Bill Arkarsar siara Meico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII VicePresident 1500 Anita Street Soiphor lA 70663 Assoelane Vice-Presidents Bozz Anerill9tt7 La Barraoea NE Alborquerqoe NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sotphor LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasannon TX 78064 Larry Sarror 1415 Manor Dr Bartleonille OK 74003 Well Executive Council meeting Long Beach behind us now contro versies roll Yes Council did vote retain mandatory status Model via tion magazine 1980 know popular everyone far coun try AMA have operated major ity rule principle majority opinion Yes did vote condition As modeler businessman am firmly con vinced way go Among other things considered meeting provision reduced mem bership fee senior citizens proposal update AMA by-laws Also proposal include full-time person work clubs flying site problems AMA HQ discussed action started next meeting Nats August fully devel oped proposal will prepared John Worth outlining job duties require ments including estimated costs Undoubted ly will reading about activities meeting elsewhere issue wont pursue much did have sev eral guests meeting including Betty Stream Bev Wisniewski Al Novotnik Model Airplane News inimitable Dave Peltz AVPs District XIII Ned Barnes Dave Pelts addressed Council sev eral occasions AMA members privilege going District VP asking appears very intelligent albeit some what misinformed man lot ideas have real merit undoubtedly will over period time effect some improvements AMA nothing else Daves efforts will re suit airing lot clean linen does ap pear impatient Council prob ably little plodding times About 10 days after return Long Beach Ned Barnes suffered heart attack currently recuperating hospital Colorado as aska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue PIt 68005 hometown Sulphur ing well will several weeks before can go back work know Ned personnel director job 1974 1975 1978 Nats Let him hear days get pretty long con fined address beginning column Ned planned have district meeting during Dallas Trade Show Due job conflict couldnt make itso Ned making arrangements planned chair meeting As result illness obviously cannot time read excellent opportunity will have missed feel such meeting past due plan try again set up something perhaps through Associate VPs various areas district have thoughts and/ location write Speaking have written about something required reply have received three four weeks please drop second note think am current have nagging feeling some thing has fallen through cracks Enough now. Associane Vice-Presideno Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Bled Caoper WY 82601 Pool Kesel 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102Shelter erected bY club members club Jim OReilly 4760 N Battin Wichita KS 67220funds provide shade during hot over Jim Ricketto 5165 Cloodas Sioux Falls SD 57103lOol summer days August 1979 81 photo report month features Sky Corral RC Club Pueblo CO pictures taken Dale Alyea Above clubs fantastic flying site Sunday afternoon has 3500-ft runways paved pit area good safe distance away Note paved ready areas near runway intersections shelter transmitter impound pit area Below Club officials L-R Jim Rodgers maintenance Bob Thomas safety Jerry Bible president Duane Pisciotta VP Del Milne secretary-treasurer Axtona lxrna n da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Presidents Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnas Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1 tOO West Sham Fresno CA 93711 Lotnie Kroeber 4295 Boalder Hwy. Las Vegas NV 89121 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tatson AZ B5710 Berry Stream 3723 Snowden Ane Long Beach CA 90806 Keith Whitney t4AB5Japiter Dr Salt Lake City UT 84117 Ill start months report relating incident connection recent Coun cii meeting Long Beach Vice-President District VI going see California well represented Council meeting felt might able make meeting thoroughly briefed Dave Peltz District X matters District VI question wasnt Associate Vice-President District VI utilized feel district should represented somebody close half-way across country problem double representation Dis trict X never came about District VI Vice-President able attend As Council meetingseveral items interest us transpired Ill con vey First off committee formed work out possible two-class type license some other means dues reduction member joins insurance committee report back January 1980 Council meeting voted against motion because time frame felt Jan uary too long wait motion passed long last something under way reduce dues will offer senior citizen discount 1980 Anyone over 65 years age will able join renew $17 1980 will remain effect till see what com mittee report what action taken Council So second step toward dues re duction has made Before go further want mention District X some notable members present Council meeting stayed entire session First off very capable As sociate VP Betty Stream was accompanied Beverly Wisniewski Dave Peltz present guest given time address Council various times throughout day questions comments ventured forth next item interest magazine issue much discus sion over making optional again pushed optional status no avail issue failed vote single-sided tally nine continuing five offer option Im afraid issue dead some time now unless committee reports January option might way go insurance type licenses film maker Jay Gerber presently winding up work Scale film next project film Nationals completed Council has instructed him make couple short 10 minutes less films shown groups club might approaching obtain flying site Probably two films will made slanted obtain ing RC site other combined UCIFF effort films will made show average property owner disci pline safety models modelers Council approved expenditure funds bring various FAI teams together weekend practice prior de parture overseas activity Free Flight team will first utilize new set-up will closely watched see what benefits come since trial basis two-year FAI cycle method training least checking awareness rules Contest Directors being studied full report should made next Council meeting clarification made meeting what members chartered club need long AMA requirements say members chartered club must belong AMA quite right instance lot husband wife teams join club dues-paying members husband has AMA license furthermore husband flies model wife worker timer what-have-you Under set-up wife need have AMA license yet may belong chartered club course non-AMA member must never fly modelthats no-no committee formed study re vise AMA by-laws document drafted AMA formed 30s has patched mended ever since will complete facelift stem stern Something closer home concerns Russ Barreras model museum Russ just recently relocated Morgan Hill Northern Cali fornia finished unpacking boxes crates entered hospital exploratory surgery doctors gave him month live saw can cer misfortune coming right top move has family dire financial straits Council voted expenditure up $1000 motion help pay utility bills Morgan Hill museum would real loss museum go out business letter Lake Charles LA read About third Sky Corrals current mem bership recent meeting THINKIN LINCOLN Dale Alyeas B-25H built Royal kit Fine flyer two OS Sch 40s retracts flaps Member Morris Shanstrom recent club meeting displayed fine looking Cub Resident FF expert Gary Baughman holds Bucker Jungmeister Peanut Gary Joe Plute running FF contest Sky Corral field September 30 82 Model Aviation Council gist letter want enter formal negotiations AMA regards headquarters relocating John Worth going follow up Model Aviation AMAs magazine will have full-page devoted safety aspects hobby starting January 1980 issue Letters fliers learned mishap will welcome information will passed Once again Council approached question very large models last time around defined what model time defined upper limit weight order qualify insurance weight selected 40 pounds compromise based large amount input interested indi viduals organizations Consequently will please some displease others hope youll realize nothing can will please everybody same time next question Council face limit engine size horsepower set limit cubic inches limit horsepower limit venturi size Let hear interested readers matter time print book obtain flying sites should available headquarters compilation data successful clubs what went through obtain site Write call headquarters find out get copy must reading club looking site Headquarters presently investigating feasability hiring person full time help clubs obtain flying site time action arrives believe ad will run Model vi atlo n AMAs legal counsel going write strong letter protest FCC over allow ing use powerful paging transmitters 72 MHz concern over inability modelers some locations use frequencies due interference nominated Betty Stream Distin guished Service Award Council whole heartedly approved Betty has ranked among hardest workers AMA After meeting adjourned entire Council Dave Peltz trooped over Wisniewskis household barbeque com plete liquid refreshments ges ture friendship part entire Wisniewski family certainly appre ciated certainly want publicly thank back mentioned going hold election replacement Control Line Contest Board Since have decided include contest boards will few ground rules simple majority will rule feel minimum number votes should specified keep person being elected five people took trouble vote Out 12000 members District X feel should get least 1% response minimum oust incumbent Therefore will take least 120 votes change matters Ill have details next month meantime need nominations people interested serving contest board have two months time issue appears volunteer nominate latest club meeting took Santa Barbara Radio Controlled Modelers dynamic club led Dave Sanchez club president called few days before meet ing said would become problem tending meeting due no gasoline being available said no problem club members owns gas station made ar rangements fill up arrival After filled car Dave club treasurer Jerry Livers took dinner long talk over very good meal seems 90-member club has typical problemimminent loss flying site have using same site 25 years temporary basis progress closing around presently looking site can continue fly day finally comes cant use old site movie Marvelous Miniatures shown club very well re ceived After film club served coffee cake cake huge affair welcoming message directed Santa Barbara bunch sure went out way make feel welcome succeed ed beyond wildest hopesl Thanks lot guys Im looking forward returning some day THERMALS Alaska 0 Idaho Montana on rngtno XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith tintrict XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Auoduta Vica-Psidu5a Al Cln 1607 S von El,, Pocanallo ID 83201 Simon Dream Rn 1 Box 48 Broadojew MT 59018 Ed MoColloagh 53 SE 61 Pornland OR 97215 Orlando OIy Reco 26608 Dover Cl. KenO WA 98031 Zhado Thompson N 3613 Nornsande Spokane WA 99208 Don zipoy 21418 NE Main So. Redmond WA 98052 phone number 206 542-6061 home 655-9572 work Nats Free Flight Update interested flying Free Flight Nats following paragraph must strong possibility gasoline automobile may problem Lincoln prediction pos sibility must considered good ideas minimizing gas usage Nats have sent thank have done Rather make changes thing now have wrong following course action will used get Lincoln means practical will used streamline events save time gaso line means must keep up what going field day Flying hours may changed processing may moved events may moved will best publish changes advance like weather can change hourly way reader has chided telling about weather like intent hide truth have simply lived can windy will make field small though may large comparison home field Thunder storms can appear afternoons probably Mother Nature will have some other surprises us well See June 1979 issue pages 87 93 other infor mation BCRC Exposition Joy Farmer other members Benton County RC Group hereby offered apology Joy dutifully sent infor mation time called assure received material filed right place noted list things put column Unfortunately Ex position held group Corvallis never made print Well have several re ports event will combined Thanks due Steve Tischler Barnstormers Ed McCollough AVP Portland cohort Eds name believed Nolan Oregon Exposition sponsored Benton County RC Club program participation Portland Sky Knights Portland Barnstormers Salem RC Pilots Assn Albany Thundervolts Kiamath Falls Flight Masters Special plaudits due Joy Farmer did work good turnout fine models weather did cooperate cold windy Ed McCollough held District meeting proved very lively interesting Among technical things presentation Jerry Holcomb floats model aircraft covered everything Z very informative well done everyone appreciated effort Jerry put presentation discussion should heard anyone contemplating flying water Best Show honors split Bill Richards Kiamath Falls OR Stafford Chipmunk John Holbert Corvallis scratch-built Spitfire Richards model spectators favorite Holberts model preferred contestants fifth annual event being planned spring 1980 sure plan hope will too way pro spective contestants note no entries Antique Military Scale Modern Mil itary Scale Non-Military Scale Golden Age Aircraft nor flying boats informa tion write BCRC 2025 NW Circle Blvd Corvallis OR 97330 some winners Non-Military Standoff Scale Bill Richards Chipmunk Kiamath Falls Flight Masters Pylon Racers Lon Schroeder Four-Bits BCRC Non-Builder Model Jim Trump Skyliner BCRC Sport Monoplane Jim Trump Contender Sport Bi-Plane Bill Glaeser Smith Miniplane BCRC Pattern Aircraft Bob Crump Curare Port land Barnstormers Military Stand-Off Scale Jim Norwood Messerschmidt Bf-109 G-8 Salem Pilots Helicopters Vahan Dinihanian Hughes SOOc Corvallis Saliplanes Chris Brundege Cloud Bound 4 Portland Sailplane Society Non-Powered Boats Herb Hoser 501800 Marblehead Hilisboro Model Yacht Club Powered Boats 1 Bob Fox original swamp boat BCRC 2 Bob Govro original cabin cruiser BCRC Motorized Ground Vehicle Dave Wells XR3-1 1 Combat Support Vehicle Corvallis Original Design Mike Alsworth Tripacer BCRC Winners four-event fun-fly conducted Albany Thundervolts 1 Tim Bartel Thundervolts 2 Larry Steinert Coos Bay Area Flyers 3 John Allenby Umpqua Valley Modelers August 1979 83 -j
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/08
Page Numbers: 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83
The AMA Executive Council met Long Beach California its regular Spring meet ing Following list actions taken 1 Membership a It approved thata committee should appointed make recommendations January concerning whether leave mem bership choices offer various options b It approved Senior Citizens discount will offered 65 over $17 include magazinebeginning offer clarified 2 Employees a The Executive Director submit Council approval proposal regarding policy advancing travel funds repayment unused balances b A 7% cost living increase approved Executive Director 3 Magazine a A proposal reinstate previous op tional choice concerning magazine receipt adult members approved b The AMA magazine staff asked produce Nats time statement preferred policies guidelines magazine develop ment including recommendations concerning content distribution c It approved magazine stay its present size until recommenda tions b reviewed Council 4 Films a A review has requested detailing number AMA films produced date costs involved number showings outside AMA clubs b It approved No 2 priority new film should short help get flying sites 5 FAI Teams a A HQ proposal provide funds en able US teams assemble practice ses sion before World Championships ap proved b A FF Team Selection Committee pro posal AMA provide additional funds same purpose 79 FF team approved noting ample money FF team fund purpose 6 CD Certification proposal H Cain require written exam Contest Director applicants approved principle re ferred back further development 7 Insurance a The Executive Director asked seek legal advice concerning exclusion com mercial show teams AMA insurance cov erage b The Council clarified chartered club members need AMA members designated Associ ate members operate models 8 By-Laws a A committee recommend changes approved including composition committee b It approved committee should first make recommendations time Nats Council meeting concerning NAA representation duties responsibilities Secretary-Treasurer proxy representation Council meetings 9 Museums a It approved $1000 made available Presidents discretion Russ Barrera model aviation museum Cali fornia b The Executive Director authorized proceed further investigation pro viding AMA model aviation museum conjunction Wings Wheels lando Florida c Frank Ehling approved curator AMAs museum activities 10 Safety a Beginning later January 1980 full-page Model Aviation will devoted month safety matters b A maximum weight limit 40 lbs model aircraft insurance purposes will required upon publication information Model viatlOn effective July 1 c RC Pylon meets provided surance coverage safety aspects cur rent rules observed effective July 1 NMPRA also requested consider stringently safety proposals special emphasis speed limitation ii VP Budgets allowances district AMA expenses increased $750 $1000 include phone expenses include Secretary-Treasurers expenses 12 Membership Lists Council reaffirmed previous policy sell lists com mercial purposes 13 Sanctions Cains proposal regarding defi nitions Demonstrations Fun Flys accepted submission Council mail vote 14 FCC Council voted request legal counsel drafting letter protest regard ing high power allocations low power fre quencies used RC 15 Perpetual Trophies hand considered AMA museum property Frank Ehling produce proposal aspects such trophy handling including future donations 16 Hotline newsletter AMA officer information exchange approved 17 Flying Site Aid An employee addition HQ staff responsibilities flying site matters approved principle speci fic proposal requested HQ Nats time 18 Awards Three Awards Excellence approved specifics published after pre sentations same Distinguished Service Award 19 Next Council Meeting Nats Lincoln Nebraska August 1 approximately 9pm Note Many other items discussed action Minutes meeting avail able upon request FRIENDS OF RUSS BARRERA ORGANIZE TO SAVE MUSEUM worlds great perhaps great est model aircraft museums crisis Russ Barrera barely changed location Model Aircraft Museum Library San Marcos southern California Morgan Hill northern part state stricken cancer died May 8th picture health beginning March year Russ deteriorated rapidly over next two months move Morgan Hill site great annual Scale contests completed before Russ troubles began merely first phase next step unpack display everything preparation grand opening Russ didnt get stepit awaits help volunteers funds 70 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 SYNOPSIS OF APRIL 27 COUNCIL MEETING DECISIONS carry Russ left off bought property built building house museum3200 square feet floor spaceand made move San Marcos Some models hung rafters magazines books placed racks much remains done Display cases need constructed well shelves small office other facilities Signs need made inventorying cataloging needs completed models need repaired Utility bills power water phones need paid insurance security pro tection need provided basic ingredient necessary make Russ lifetime work visible available world money family Russ wife Lorraine two daughters determined carry out plans memorial assisted friends have agreed serve vol unteer board modelers need help contributions being solicited Until legalities fund transfer worked out AMA receiving holding contributions Donations may made payable AMABarrera Museum FundSuite 400 815 Fifteenth St NW Washington DC 20005 Russ Barreras museum chock full famous special models earmarked museum display near future such Carl Goldbergs original free flight Zipper Bill Wisniewskis con trol line speed Pink Lady museum building has dozens large cartons full fa mous models some already hanging viewGoldbergs Sailplane Elbert J Weathers Pacificoaster Russ collec tion covers whole lifespan spectrum model aviation history unless means provided bring museum alive see years effort date may wasted destroyed moths rats dust ravages sus pended animation Needed preserve tremendous time capsule model aviation history financial aid supplement hours labor pledged friends Russ Barrera modeler can show appreciation need let heritage lost fering donation Time critical family has suffered much needs know great support project can dedicate time effort carrying Without strong show support drive continuity could stalled would tragedy should al lowed happen help can make sure doesnt Russ Barreras museum comes alive again memorial him liv ing history model aviation OWNERS Lorraine Barrera Patricia Rogers Barbara Carnes ADVISORY BOARD Gliders Bob Larsh OIT Rubber John Pond OfT Gas John Pond Indoor Clarence Mather Mod FF Sal Taibi UC L Williams G Wil liams RC G Williams L Williams RC Ken Willard Photo Warren Shipp Historian John Pond Engines Karl Carison Accessories Karl Carison Historian-Peanut Models/Small Scale Bill Hannan Mags-FiIe/Librarian-Films Dick Dwyer Repair Tex Newman Repair J McCracken Contributions Bill Warner Contributions Bill Stroman Historian Carl Hatrak Legal Bud Harrah ADVISORS-ATLARGE Carl Goldberg John Worth Frank Zaic 40 LB UMIT FOR AMA INSURANCE Effective immediately July 1 AMA Safety Code amended include weight limit 40 lbs model aircraft means model weighs over 40 lbs launched will covered AMA insurance AMA Executive Council unanimously voted change its April 27 meeting provide evidence positive action has taken put some control cur rent proliferation model sizes demonstrate FAA insurance company other safety-oriented group individual AMA can provide self-regulation its activites avoid action others equally concerned less knowledgeable taking action AMA noted inputs Quarter Scale Association Ameri ca QSAA suggested limits 4 horsepower 40 pounds would accept able builders large model aircraft Council noted however horse power limit difficult deal highly variable Council therefore deferred ac tion power limits until detailed study can made subject AMA INSURANCE FOR RC PYLON RACING AMA Executive Council April 27 approved amending AMA Safety Code ef fective July 1 require AMA sanctioned RC Pylon Races accordance safety aspects current AMA rule book effect void AMA insurance meets run accordance rules such items safety distances example taking action AMA noted inputs National Miniature Pylon Racing As sociation NMPRA recommended rather attempt control perform ance pylon racing models safety em phasis should races set up operated point being such races safe current rules safety procedures followed APPLES AND ORANGES Erroneous impressions continue plague understandings AMA HQ operation particularly area salaries apparent ly bothers some people AMA budget shows about half million dollars salaries little appreciation what really volved Coupled malor dues increase situation lends itself suggestions costs reduced especially concerning number employees amounts get paid same time constant pres sure better service dues costing its natural members expect money though Continued page 75 August 1979 71 Among National ouerang ouciuty noera UT uirucors meeting i oiaao last APIl R top row Stan Pfost NSS President Helen Olsen member NSS board University City MO bottom John Worth AMA Executive Director Earl Witt AMA President AMA officers invited Pfost discuss details AMA-NSS coordination concerning team selection competition rules Nats planning PRESIDENTS REPORT President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS EARL E WITT 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 MEMBERSHIP DUES Executive Council has approved lower senior citizen membership rate Effective publication notice members over 65 years will receive full membership AMA family rates subject council verification min utes amounts 32% reduction older members few number have cases member years will necessary submit some form legal age certll~ation membership application TRANS-AM RELAY RACE talked Bob Doris Rich MAC Show Long Beach said would traveling Trans-Am Relay Race route during May June hope meet clubs teams along route possible say still need Contest Directors interested should write headquarters immediately gave following message NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Well National Championships upon us much worry about gas availability persons driving Nats According Lincoln Conven tion Visitors Division Cham ber Commerce foresee no prob lem Lincoln say gas ranges between 80 90 cents gallon depend ing kind no gas lines yet Cornhuskers AAA Motor Club Lincoln 402-477-8991 also say see no problem yet Al though 35% 40% gas stations closed weekends appar ently due fact dont get much business rather worry gas shortages indications Nebraska state government Lincoln seem unusually independent stable Nebraska state government operate legislative body 49 senators elec ted non-partisan basis Changed 1934 during dust bowl de pression era Nebraska boasts its sys tem being less expensive operate responsive rapidly needs wants states citi zens state capital building consid ered archi tectural wonders world totally paid off dedicatedthe citizens using pay-as-you-go basis NATIONAL MODELNATIONAlS EXECUTIVE AIRPLANE CHAMPIONSHIPS ORGANIZATION CHARTNATIONALS MANAGE ATIOSALS DIRECTO ABS AT OS FREE FLEGST CATEGORY MANAGER CATEGORY DIRECTOR INDLOR EVENTS DIRECTOR POWER EVENTS SE SEC TO NON POWER EVENTS DIRECTOR PACILYTEES MANAGER RADIO CONTROL CATEGORY MANAGER CATEGORY DIRE T N PATTERN EVENTS DI RECTOR QM PYLON EVENT DIRECTOR PG PYLON EVENT DIRECTOR SOARING EVENT DIRECTOR CTOR ADMINISTPATION AIIA RSQTS SPECIAL BONNY DROPEVENTS MANAGERDERECTOR CATEGORY MANAGER ICATEGORY DIRECTOR DREEG EVENTS DIRECTOR STUNT EVENTS DIRECTOR COMBAT EVENTS DIRECTOR SCALE CATEGORY MANAGER CATEGORY DIRECTOR A C EVENTS DIRECTOR C L EVENTS DIRECTOR P P EVENTS DIRECTOR RACING EVENTSCARRIER EVENT DIRECTORDIRECTOR 72 Model Aviation t POTSHOTS & PIDUSHERS new publisher RIC Model Builder magazine Wait Schroder has picked up left off Model Airplane News has printed statement indicating AMAs magazine staff members receive average salary over $35000 per year supposedly based published AMA budget figures missed fundamental point guessing wrong number people should divided salary total following AMA Executive Directors rebut tal letter R/CMB jumped wrong conclusion dividing Model Aviation salary budget figure four come up average $35668 Since five magazine staff members averageby way figur ingshould $28534 person Model Aviation staff makes much lower figure average salary arithmetic wet come Well didnt figure bits pieces salaries HQ personnel magazine staffbut have portion time connected magazine fact $40117 $142672 total magazine salaries taxes doesnt count averaging out magazine staff salaries Thus correct average five staff members actually $20511 based total $102555quite bit less claimed divide up $142672 salary tax total number employees time charged magazine whether magazine staff average comes out low er $7133 facts available anyone cared ask Im amazed didnt bother check explanation about salar ies beyond magazine staff covered June issue Model Aviation page 75 Beyond you paid AMA manageContinued page 75 \ building dedicated 1932 took 13 years build cost over $98 million AMA contestants temperature Nats time estimated between 78 80 degrees Hayfever people look outtheir state flower Goldenrod unfamiliar organization National Champion ships have included organizational chart column RUSS BARRERA visit made Russ Barrera Model Aircraft Museum Morgan Hill California April 26th just 12 days before death May 8th Russ lifetime went establishing museum much done bring work fruition project worthy support modelers giving support project Note see article else issue SHOW TEAMS spring summer weather coming AMA Show Teams beginning show schedules sunny south excepted teams being sought after fillins back-ups full scale air shows fair features public gatherings benefits selling hobby general public course en tertaining Any persons interested contacting show team call write AMA PR Department FLYING SITES major items re-examined during since April 27th council meeting Long Beach effort AMA work assist getting fly ing sites Executive Director pro posed hiring full time person work flying sites position being takes additional people implied have no work ing problems flying sites now hiring another top staff mem ber would solution questionable no plan what new staff member would doing specifically additional individual payroll would could improve flying site situation Chuck Foreman made motion council subject Headquarters action flying sites ex plained motion during meeting follows intent specifically go out hire somebody time said have somebody Appoint some body could existing personnel headquarters Which could beneficial doing some things doing now opin ion hes going go buy sites like penal institutions someone could pursue program contact penal institutions have time expertise pin down definitely giving us flying sites Im looking freebees some dedicate time getting freebees have lot gray area offers doesnt have some body hire could have pilot program someone now employed headquarters has expertise field concur Chuck Foremans remarks have directed Executive Director prepare plan Headquarters would propose utilize additional staff area AMA does have employee assigned Flying Sites employee Carl Maroney Assistant Executive Director does employee have title deal policy makers has number occasions talked t government agencies respect fly ing sites has building data bank flying site negotiations across country over year what can observe AMA Headquarters make-up no need another staff member great need better utilization existing talent within head quarters time plan can developed individual can fully utilized promoting facilities hire trained experienced requirements plan practice in-house development em ployees particular field work too costly organization size AMA Incidentally AMAs manual begun over three years ago Getting KeepKeeping Flying Sites now under Carl Maroneys direction published AMA club secretaries should re ceiving free copy time publication According Carl Maroney publication should begin ning better publication invites club provide input existing project future effort acquisition flying sites order compile complete data bank information AGENDA next council meeting Na tionals will necessity short ing meeting after long tiring day would propose expect actions great moment AMA acted under circumstances An invitation will extended special interest groups have represen tation meeting time will given address council As writing business agenda scheduled follows Magazine Review policies guidelines Film Review film budget progress use By-Laws Recommedations committee NMPRA Response council about stringent safety rules Flying sites Plan proposal Executive Director August 1979 73 J OflUvv MM rLIUIl LOTI rigns uary Hartle Bob Parr Don Ray Goldberg Skylarks Model-Airs Show Team planes SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 feel job AMA Treasurer grow ing importance within overall structure organization As Secretary/Treasurer AMA am salary live Washington DC still live Birmingham AL am still unpaid volunteer fine District VPs Associate VPs President Perhaps best role will tempt sincerely possible convey back forth between 70000 members Academy hierarchy Let explain fulfill obligation dues payer plan listen suggestions may care offer mail regarding AMA financing spending insurance funding thing will carry money message AMA get involved such intricate problems you write will read listen Further intend visit AMA HQ regu larly report what see Counting two years friend Jim Perdue appoint ed AMA AVP 1972-73 during represented District V four Council meet ings am beginning 8th year position leadership within Academy Now fiduciary capacity intend tell direct ly people spending money eight years nobody has brainwashed yet Let hear Special Interest Groups inuation Special Interest groups arising phases modeling Model airplane building flying more diversified fliers common interests clustering gether share experiences knowledge Also gather numbers strength beginning tell AMA crop rules fit THEIR thing way should fly particu lar special events should have primary say competition rules-making within limits safety common sense Miami Indoor Aircraft Model Assn cont last month address Indoor Free Flight special interest group MIAMA 3227 Dar win St Coconut Grove Miami FL 33133 $5 per year get Indoor publica tion sent monthly $10 also get full membership hangar privileges Editor John Martin claims top Indoor fliers United States belong subscribe publication Association officials include Dave Lin strum Artist Secretary Dan Kilgore Chief ScrutineerTerry Rimert Archivist Jim Stewart Properties Carl 1-ledley Peanuteer Adjacent center column Mike Arak L displaying winning Peanut Scale Bristol M-1C inside Goodyear blimp hangar Miami building cavernous 60-ft ceilings modelers inside have park blimp outside NO JUNIOR FUGHT THIS MONTH Ed Whitten will back usual space next issue month kind enough help solve problem finding enough space finish up listing AMA chartered clubs weve got notion bit glad have months rest 74 Model Aviation riere us inc iounaer oy inc woria renownea nationammy nerniuca mi urgaiumatiu. Dr John Martin inside Miami Goodyear blimp hangar holding reanut Farman Jabiru Dr John AMA District 5 MAN OF THE YEAR 1974 ouumruit UdV LuItrum shown launch- xuau y,uia tough competitor always ing Indoor Stick Dave 3rd im- placed 3rd FlA Team Selection Trials portant Fl Team Selection Trails per the region Notice propellers covered region Good going Dave. microfilm turn very very slowly MIAMA organization conjunction NIMAS National Indoor Model Air plane Society co-sponsor annual time trials Northwood Institute West Baden Indiana time year held June 21 through 24 live Indiana go watch school Next month smash finish door people BEWARE OF BARGAIN INSURANCE insurance business very much like otheryou get what pay Thus seemed too good true heard clubs found bargain insurance dealonly few dollars per mem ber no need AMA mem bers claim didnt take long break bubble study bargain revealed fol lowing 1 Named Insured policy provides cover age named insured named insured clubnot its membersand pinpoints club corporation thus insuring corporation does protect members club dividually contrast AMAs program covers conceivable anglenot club AMA its relationship club individual members themselves short AMAs coverage protects member bargain policy does 2 Premises/Operations covered respect exactly what named sured says Radio Controlled Airplane Flying Club nothing purely radio con trolled airplane flying AMAs policy covers club activities involving operation mainten ance construction testing use model aircraft model cars model boats model rockets 3 Flying Site low rate policy applies club field limits coverage location AMAs policy does limit clubit covers club anywhere participation sanctioned events chart ered club activities liability arising site ownership and/or sponsorship loca tion 4 Policy Limits lower cost policy limits coverage $300000 bodily injury and/or $300000 property damage AMAs policy provides limit $1000000 5 Area Coverage AMAs worldwide 6 Additional Insureds bargain policy provides additional insured ob viously owns property use Under AMAs policy however club members can use other properties AMA granting cov erage other propery owners site owners needed including contest show sponsors no extra cost 7 Member Member Liability included under cheaper policy under AMAs coverage important protect member actions another member Footnote The company offering low er cost coverage same denied coverage under aircraft exclusion clause homeowner policy did assurance would differently club coverage summary AMAs policy pays over $100000 per year its coverage broad-based protection applying AMA members clubs anyplace time cost membership includes pro tection higher individual get lot money AMAS NEW FLYING SITE BOOK time read 1500 copies AMAs new publication GETTING AND KEEPING FLYING SITES will mail over 1300 AMA Clubs key AMA officers Secretaries should lookout need such book has recognized AMAs Executive Council has prompted decision make distribu tion priority project Therefore clubs being mailed copy no charge extra benefit being chartered AMAs past experience has found keeping flying sites often difficult task getting flying site book gives proven methods can help club keep what has well get something new Developed over two-year period manual reflects experiences various clubs across country Model aviation fast growing hobby becoming recognized sport continue rapid growth past 10 years chart ered clubs must provided facts fig ures relevant data deal individuals cities counties federal government seeking flying sites book dedi cated toward end Additional copies available $200 MAAC DUES INCREASE FOR 80 Its officialthe Canadian counterpart AMA has voted raise its adult 18 yrs over dues rate $15 $20 beginning 1980 includes monthly publi cation Model Aviation Canada cur rently has about 24 pages per issue 10 times per year Voted down overwhelmingly proposal avoid dues increase drop ping six 10 issues publication As sidelight its interesting note some US modelers order avoid AMA dues increase year applied MAAC membership instead have told however AMA MAAC have recip rocal agreement whereby order US modeler join MAAC must first AMA member vice versa meantime especially view what MAAC able provide $20 mem bership compared AMA $25 comparison indicates AMA members getting comparable valueMAAC does has optional arrangement publication POTSHOTS & PUBLISHERS Continued page 73 ment tremendous compliment thank said effect didnt waste members money paying taxes necessary instead used money improve magazine Thats bad also implied something different other magazines know its difference try make profit operation beyond payment expenses including salaries could dividends owners stockholders whereas dont have fact cant Non-profit organiza tions allowed pay dividendsany magazine surplus subject tax Whats left over after stays magazine or ganizationno individual can touch per sonal gain profit-making com paniesthe profits can split up own ers Theres well leave see R/CMB will print entire rebuttal meantime note adding R/C Model Builder magazine name gauntlet has thrown challenge RC Modeler magazine hope R/CMB has enough gauntlets go aroundone RCM MA MAN Thus pot continues bubble modelers ultimate beneficiaries increased competition means publish ers have work harder keep readers happy end result has would otherwise have provided wish parties well friendly way AMA membership 79 now over 62000 still climbing. APPLES AND ORANGES Continued page 71 much increase intended merely cover increased costs doing same busi ness due inflation takes lot people service member ship over 70000 Theres constant flood phone calls mail takes lot people working full time handle business goes day day out basics covered story HQ op eration appeared April 79 issue Model viation article did lot help members get better perspective people takes operate national association also has given rise speculation misconceptions costs involved comes naturally people try make comparisons based own job situa tions though basis such compari sons different last months column AMA Presi dent example comparisons made between HQ salaries gov ernment civil service employees though differences like apples oranges impression given upper echelon HQ employees overpaid lower grades underpaidas com pared government jobs Yet president himself said As Civil Service supervisor long standing would have difficulty finding government positions directly comparably upper level AMA employment Similarly HQ committee signed task last year developing job de scriptions salary ranges AMA employ ees soon found civil service data mostly applicable notable differ ence between AMA government work AMA people expected have multi ple responsibilities skills prime re quirement flexibility able handle several different types jobs mainly because have able afford luxury people short AMA un derstaffed compared commercial government offices eq ulvalent workloads Thus compare salaries civil servants association employees fair exercise meaningful comparison involves looking other associations August 1979 75 APPLES AND ORANGES Cant organization provides such informa tionthe American Society Association Executives ASAE regularly gathers data associations over country fers results public information Heres interesting bit intormation Washington branch ASAE covering compensation staff size top executive employee reported data gathered 24 associations similar staff size AMA Associations 77-Avg76-Avg $59608$55120 AMA 1979 $36580 Similarly ASAE data compares second through fifth ranking employees terms salaries trend consistent average top level employees other associations much higher equivalent AMA staff may noted AMA increase 77 79 annual rate greater average associations simply reflects AMA attempt catch up meantime since 1977 inflation has es calated ASAE figures higher whereas highest AMA figure currentincluding 7% cost living increase year Thus using 1977 figures AMA sal aries much less average other associations gap remains despite previous catch-up effort Note Aside cost living increase year AMA salaries frozen current budget Theres also another meaningful way comparisonsize budget Lets look what ASAE figures show associations have similar totals work AMA has 1979 annual budget about half million dollars ASAE survey results early 1977much lower current show median salary top executive officer associations like size budgets $45000 Yet 1977 AMAs budget almost half millon dollars less 79 Either way ASAE figures looked size staff size budgetAMA sal aries come out short end difference between ASAE figures reflects national vs regional outlookthe higher figures regional based Wash ington area Ignoring using na tional median salary organizations like size AMA paying much less its top job its proportionally same below top Members neednt worry therefore DC area HQ location causing sal ary top-heaviness So comparing apples apples AMA hardly paying its top people like organizations Furthermore AMA has considerably upgraded its pay levels recent years no comparisoneven ap ples orangeswhich can make up years AMA paid its people far less other organizations sixties particu larly lean years little nothing way fringe benefitsno hospitaliza tion other insurance no annuity retire ment benefits Hospitalization annuity programs have since instituted theres long way go before AMA fringe benefits can said equal offered govern ment probably never will Anyone believes AMA people better paid other associations govern76 Model Aviation ment looking whole picture AMAs vocal critic vice-president District VI wrote following AMA President last January maybe its time someone considered presently injustice being done some staff members form paying too little jobs require tremendous dedication accomplish day after day year after year salary plan persons idea think extremely unrealistic expect anyone per form duties Executive Director less $50000 per year Most executive 1977positions remaining should $30$29425 42000 range think entire AMA pay structure should evaluated brought out dark ages Once results ot years budget better known logical expect AMAs Executive Council will looking ward staff improvement expansion near future provide better ser vices members AMA HQ thinking toward end much concerned offer ing way salaries existing em ployees although some further improvement justifiable providing help areas understaffing area especially Council has al Connecticut Maine annuselts Hampshire Rhode Island et DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper tlrstnct Vice-Presidest Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robern C Brodear 405 Main Street Nashua NJ 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 High St. Old Town MC 04468 George Parker 7 Paul LeeMA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Dr. Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave. Kisneny ME 03904 record followed results questionnaire used April District meeting voting latest Council meet ing Long Beach 300 dis tributed received back less 20 Regard ing magazine issue eight favored mag azine being mandatory five favor optional publication three un decided really lousy return per haps questionnaire wasnt put together well gave what considered fair shot MQst returned long-time dedicated modelers genuine interest modeling ex perience respect admire Dave Peltz still latest epistle has sent magazines will pro bably published couple pompous fervorless attitude Thanks Horrace adjectivesI knew would come handy someday has once again come forth opinionated efforts toward invincible walls Jericho Very frankly like lot other Council members am really getting tired BS put out some so-called leadersgrand old men angry young men self-styled hypocrites saviours So tired fact would very easy find another sport hobby partici pate am fearful heat kitready indicated support adding person staff exclusive duties relating flying sites can signi ficant benefits recent dues increaseto provide dollars necessary have someone working full time flying site problems Such services dont come cheap though AMA employees have never over paid As noted comparison other nation al associations reveal AMA lean side employee compensation dont get something nothing either realistic costs such services must allowed Its same HQ jobswe pay what job deserves Its civil service work cant compared except low er levels higher levels paid less would need people get same work done end result would dollars salaries overhead rent phones fringe benefits etc addi tional employee required current HQ philosophy avoid ing like civil service town thats full can fewer people Its less expensive efficient alter native paying people lower salary averageJohn Worth Executive Director AMA chen nor have action ashamed becomes easier live just allowing John Worth other people HQ take flak accusations anger vocal entities AMA reality retrospect must make personal confession know Council far perfect just part-time people dedication right thing enough time speak myself alone might suggest others Council equally guilty litany Council involvement During two weeks before Coun cii meeting look forward quarterly get-together go meeting fired up right thing try come home try keep home front solid solvent next three months before again wondering just what has accomplished since last Council meeting other words interim period between meetings hand led totally J Worth AMA HQ lit tle help encouragement others Council Good intentions pay rent run AMA correct inadequacies district level handle mail dis trict members coordinate AMA display booth visit shows meets clubs time permits spend roughly 6 10 hours per week average doing AMA things Headquarters still has long way go perfect need lot just PR full-time flying site procurement liaison person panacea on-going Junior pro gramand neither industry individual modeler concerted club effort criticism field going accomplish really answer point get strong feeling HQ present ly floundering because IT Headquarters reluctant anything fear being called wrong John Worth may often criti cized have heard him say times didnt take action make de cision nothing would have hap pened THIS NOW BELIEVE half reading faced problems running own business job AMA confronted would long LETS ALL TRY TO BE CONSTRUC TIVE FOR CHANGE BEFORE IT IS REALLY TOO LATE.. New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grigg District II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive Lnckpert NY 14094 Asacciete VIce-Presideerts Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY t0705 John Byene36-29213th Sr. BaysideNY 11361 Frank Drench 9 Willow Axe. Piscataway NJ 08654 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr. So Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Satrler 50 Randi Rd. Apt A-2 Schenectady NY t2309 Tom Silver RD 3 Box 412 Messena NY 13662 Hank Smith 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 flying season has finally arrived Western New York normal beautiful weather week long Im working rain high winds week end Must Murphys Lawexcept Murphy optimist very nice meeting Buffalo RC Aircrafters attempting explain AMA operations answering several ques tions Nice bunch people very active hobby April 21 travelled East Bloomfield NY request Flying Live Ones RC Club similar discussion film Marvelous Miniatures shown both meetings contin ues high demand around district Rockland County RC Club has three day show planned June 21 through 23 Bergen Mall Paramus NJ expect have over 150 planes boats cars well full-size A4 Skyraider Now what can called real show Hope fully full-size sailplane Pitts Special will also displayed will fund-rais ing program flying field Western New York Free Flight Soci ety will sponsoring its 10th annual Free Flight contest what else July 14 15 will AA meet sanction No 695 celebrate 10th anniversary have expanded meet two days ad ded number events including two special events special high point award like sDecial awards take look Dhoto hand-blowned glass trophies meet should well worth effort getting Pike NY weekend Com petition should fierce Last year 82 entries New York Pennsylvania Ohio Connecticut Maryland Canada come up fun con tinue Canadian Nats Exeter tario would like visit Disney World visit AMA museum Wings Wheels Museum Orlando ternational Airport has offered us free hope fully use portion facility own museum model aircraft proposal present will require Executive Council approval before comes being Seems like great opportunity situation right proper people involved Unfortunately close sad note Howie Applegate LIDS informs us passing PETER CERNAUSKUS long time owner Wilsons Hobbies Richmond Hill NY Pete asset hobby help hobbyists Western Long Island area deepest sincere sympathies extended family thin e Pennsylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe Dintrict III Vice-Presidettt 1101 E Rahn Rnad Dayten OH 45429 Associate Vice-Prneide,ts Joe Ciben 5192 Edenhurst Lynhurnt OH 44124 Francis Fluhartir 5D4 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Laird Jackson 623 Meadombrook Sn Danid PA 19087 Edward Winner 1521 Summit Sn. McKeesport PA 15131 Well attended April Council meeting Long Beach CA say least interesting opportunity meet face face certain vocal AMA dissenters listen arguments about certain sues read column last time will recall said piece about dissen tion necessity putting whole thing proper perspective organization size AMA bound have differ ences opinion plain distortion print ed fact seems rather childish chief dis senter Mr Dave Peltz Chatsworth CA tended Council meeting given ample opportunity witness Councils delib erations voice opinions has now reported impressions AMA Council press will waste time debate him point point however must set record straight item business have pushing some time promote fundamental need modelingfly ing sites So meeting moved HQ proceed hire employee assigned fly ing site acquisition soon AMA finan cially able subject Council approval motion passed 12 3 abstentions proviso properly relates achievement financial solvency es tablishment necessary budget item employee job description expect take final action matter next Council meeting Nats time Mr Peltz reports among various other distortions Council voted down hiring person full time job would help acquire help save flying sites utter lie resent such distortion matter have much personal interest some time finally settled Council meeting would like turn plea sant subjects Council took positive action exer cising question alternate memberships committee action formulate alternative possibilities Council action motion reduce costs senior citizens approved Employee travel advances loans clar ified magazine thoroughly dis cussed After much heated debate de cided leave magazine pretty much since represents tremendous AMA asset communications also indications meeting media people magazine represents no substantial threat commercial magazines Since total meet ing report will available reading elsewhere issue wont discuss item business will report however definite possibility exists free AMA mu seum space newly-established museum Wings Wheels located Orlando FL also understand low cost space leasing available same location lando International Airport AMA HQ oc cupancy offer will further investigat ed view its excellent location tour ists convenience exposure general public nice letter Paul Sekula Limestone PA Crash Incorporated Aero modelers CIA concerning third annual fun-fly stand-off scale contest ap parently have having ball pre vious affairs need boost attendance participation So folks looking good time July 22 contact Paul 116 Old Woods Rd Dubois PA 15801 Well folks Irm writing run wing naturally flying back Nevada flight testing Hope MA can read scribbling since dont have access typist PEACE Delaware oct xl Culumbia 0 Maryland k Carnlina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsrrille VA 23111 Associate Vice-Presidents Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipson Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crisply 611 Beechwood Dr Charlnttsnille VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tynola Road Charlotte NC 26210 Scottie Moynr 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19809 John Preason 7012 Elnira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Fayetteville NC 28301 April Council meeting past history now what discussed will ap pear elsewhere Model v/at/on am sure some out would like know what results reference questions have asking Dis trict feel about certain items magazine being part AMA membership Council voted again keep magazine part member ship package vote arrange ment because really believe should way Distict IV membership confirmed letters asked felt majority letters said keep part package Now dont agree did let know did agree dont write complain now will al ways ask ahead time feel about AMA policies response pro con way will vote majority rules District IV reference safety rules e aircraft Council went along Quar ter Scale Associations recommendations August 1979 77 limit weight 40 lbs did put horsepower other restriction power plant time need input subject better way control power rather fixed horsepower dis placement rule What thinking have made proposal Council either hire appoint existing AMA em ployee job position will procur ing lobbying working local AMA clubs find flying sites idea behind have AMA full-time employee sole job would find flying sites either helping chartered clubs have some thing going local authorities private land owners need advice assistance lobby directly federal parks recreation people national level pro cure sites whatever needed get us places fly As result proposal Earl Witt has instructed John Worth look cost feasibility report back findings next Council meeting will keep posted results action would welcome comments suggestions Plans District Meeting shaping up very rapidly Prince George Radio Control Club PG RC Bowie MD has agreed let us use flying site fun fly have run snag date August 25-26 since large Control Line event scheduled same weekend may have change District Meeting until sometime October As soon worked out will let know way column also special mailing clubs District Trans-Am Race shaping up very nicely also looks like will have chance meet some during race will CD teams fly through District lvs area legs B C lot other items discussed Council meeting would im possible comment column will published minutes Council meeting MA Read let know what thinking just case aware will vote year Secretary-Treasurer AMA odd-numbered districts will vote District VPs sorry have put up until end 1980 have two people nominated position Sec-Treas Jim McNeill current Secretary-Treasurer John Byrne past VP current AVP District II John also ran AMA President last year lost small margin will glad discuss candidates further letter phone person interested have another preference let AMA know about nominating choice should done before August Council meeting Nats Whats Happening District IV Meade Modelers planning big model airplane show July 4th have some great plans event keep touch put date calendar fun time Wilson RC Modelers planning aviation day August 17 1979 need modelers around Wilson NC help out can help contact Dick Proseus president club Quantico Marine Corps Base Dont forget set aside dates June 30 July 1 Un-Contest Quantico Marine Base reopening air museum will Scale event Marine Corps will award trophy best Scale model Marine aircraft Winston-Salem Radio Control Club mak ing plans 3rd annual Jim Thrift morial Day Fun Fly scheduled October 6-7 event formerly called Jim Thrift Fun Fly started back 1963 oldest continuing RCcontestheld North Carolina plan attendhow about Miniature Aircraft Society Haywood MASH Club North Carolina started last year three members has now grown membership 37 Thats what call growing fast Keep up good work MASH Any modelers around Can ton looking progessive club contact W R Hardin MASH president Alabama Honda gia rssrppi to Sico Sovit Carolina ssrr V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Associate Vice-Presidents John Gorday 631 Oaeen Circle Jackson MS 39209 Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood Dr Huntsville AL 35805 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlee St. Charleston Hgts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr. Delray BeachF L 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr. Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Bos 1532 Faiardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman PD Boa 1643 Eglin AFB FL 32542 Tom Thacker 2390C Lawrenville Hwy Decatur GA 30033 Show Teams worth weight gold nitro Hot Stuff whichever hap pen need moment reason Im happy announce District V has new sanctioned Show Teamthe Demajagua RC Flying Team Puerto Rico showy perhaps equally valu able its own way inexpensive trainer Charles Ricci has designed can use left-over wing good 09 engine very little else vacationing around Pompano Beach FL Charles will happy show Knock-About pictured above give directory local RC flying fields Broward County/Palm Beach area can find him RC Aircraft Shop 2159 SE 9th SL Pompano Beach Flying models Florida great way spend va cation Somebody does read column after June issue ran picture goodlooking young fellow holding airplane didnt know name did Keith Beatty 11-year-old future RC pilot Birmingham AL Id like have least picture youngster column someone will have help out sending picture Speaking young fliers Chad Stewart stepson AVP Ed Moorman won first place Florida Rat Race third place AMA Slow Rat recent Jacksonville Flying Reb els Control Line contest Sandy Parmenter secretary club writes Florida Slow Rat set up new fliers compete against older fliers Its great fun fatherson/daughter teams like George John Hatvany Wilbur Ken Hicks Jacksonville contest picture below tells story about Py lon Racingeach cross represents mid-air collision Pylon racing fast furious fun vtfe flown nronerlv particular Quickie belongs Stu Richmond Roswell GA Stu ex Floridian flying fast left busy holding Old-Timer Vintage RC Un-Contests least thats what old club Tropic Aeros RC Club said about him recent newsletter Tropic Aeros fly old Tamiami Airport Its great flying site flying rules posted gate field great transmitter impound/freq uency control box rioht eate see nicture below info about Tropic Aeros sent Warren Bishop mem ber club says deserve word appreciation have done model aviation Miami area Warrens wife Connie showing off old RCM design Mark airplane re designed Thanks Bill Schreer both pictures items discussed recent Executive Council meeting want mention 78 Model Aviation just two First Council voted set 40pound weight limit models engine limit discussed next time am skeptical about safety of40 pounds model flying around Im willing shown safe time dont have enough safety sta tistics make educated guess about weight limit time limit may have increased decreased depending safety experience Secondly Council voted keep magazine basic part membership package favored optional magazine voted would like com plete report have specific questions please write DISTRICT V CLUB OF THE MONTH Gulf Coast Radio Control Club months featured club has 30 members 40 acres under lease Mobile County Alabama School Board have just added $2000 paved runway supple ment well-used grass strip have annual mall show Jaycees have asked hold air show priorto Greater Gulf State Fair Jim Downey bottom column left didnt really crash just suddenly got curious about what inside little air plane decided open up take look Thanks Paul Torp sending report Thats month away go . IIInorv rava ucky ourr VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Butfalo Grove IL 60090 Associate Vice-President Dave Davis c/a DA tvterprises Box 335 l-Iaubstadt IN 47630 Chuck Delano 7203A Twiv Oaks Dr. lediavapolis IN 46226 Roger Geers RR 5 Duincy IL 02301 Frank Hughes 709 Nt 44sh St Kansas City MO 64116 Glenv Lee gio Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Jim Sears P0 Boa 308 Burgin KY 40310 Bob underwood 4100 Concord Oaks Dr. St Louis MD 63128 team used Halberstat get win ner s circle channels Wheres pipe Things July 4 Freeport RC Modelers Airshow Alberthus Airport Tom Ruby Rt 3 Freeport IL 61032 July 8 Lansing IL Pelicans Old-Timer Meet Bong Field WI July 8 Hot Heads MAC CL Contest St Louis MO July 15 Chicago Aeronuts FF Meet Bong Field WI July 21 4th Annual SOAR Great Race Lockport IL July 22 Indianapolis IN City-Wide Fun Fly Challenge Indpls RC clubs July 24 25 26 LSF National Tourna ment Grand Champion Selection Lewis University Airport Romeoville IL Aug 11 12 Spirits St Louis Pattern Sport Scale Contest includes pre-novice pattern Aug 17 18 19 Quincy IL Falcons Chicago Pylon Club Pylon Races Mt Ster ling IL near Quincy Site includes camping fishing swimming numerous other facil ities Contact AVP Roger Geers Point Ponder K M Canales Knight Flyer KC Northern Knights MAC newsletter May 79 An RC model airplane hole sky lined balsa wood fiberglass etc money thrown Newsletter Round-Up Rock Valley Flyer has very interesting continuing article RC history Might very informative newer hobbyists Rock Valley RC Flyers 1774 Greenleaf Way Rockford IL 61108 Illinois Valley RC Clubs Chord & Span spotted words wisdom friendly advice Sky Squires RC Carbondale IL has real publicity committee Lynn Elston Hoover PSI Both newspaper maga zine articles feature him contest travels District VI has its share fighters Bud Bodzioch brought attention April Miniature Aircraft Combat Association News letter listing top 20 Combat pilots 1978 District VI aces Paul Curtiss-2 John Segal-3 Bud Bodzioch-4 Bob Burch John Frank tied 6th Eric Taylor -16almost third district proud Crashing model often brings remorse think despair two must suffering Denny Baker Pekin IL RC Club lost models equipment workshop floods melting snow Bob Scott Riverwoods IL returned Arizona find snow caved roof barn-work shop destroying beautiful model air planes boats equipment Damn winter Congratulations Ft Wayne Flying Circuits selection AMAs Award Excellence thanks Sentral Illinois Radio Society Bloomington IL super hos pitality shown some fellow club members enjoyed day flying SIRS beautiful flying site great fun day SIRS perfect hosts would wonderful activities con cerning model aviation just one-tenth pleasant Saturday May 12th remainder article will concern rather unpleasant side modeling terestsAMA business Business associated work Work always unpleasant especial ly lazy Yet AMA business can fun August 1979 79 uL f~L It. OT cne unoay Tilers iop row ravis Nelson Paul Torp Alvin Reed Bottom row Dennis Johnson Paul Foley Charley Whatley C out gua,a wusn ,,u,c, 4a invaded Vince IvlanKowski great hairy face has captured K C MO North ern Knights leader Dick Lemons Sunchasers John B Lak Latest reports indicate VM has retreated back own ter ritories after campaign Antioch Shopping Center Mall Show Carry Winter activity Quincy IL "B Falcons RC Club includes Annual Peanut Scale Contest Don Bill Laws father-son get go distant points live up spend YOUR money cant work cause nothing accomplished April least 17 persons travelled Los Angeles AMA expense lived Queen Mary several days meeting day went MAC Show ball because AMA members generous thank accomplish ments assembly directorate would difficult list since dont remember few items didnt must interest some since letters petitions etc demanding did give optional magazine next year give choice would democratic would compromise re sponsibilities Since 62% 1978 member ship took magazine about 95% re newing obviously approve AMA policies reasoning must like get ting older since get older day course alternative has nothing decision didnt give alternate member ship plan next year established com mittee study subject Isnt strange last year mandated magazine twice 78 dues did require committee study did positive thing going let help us get around year creased travel allowance guys just keep digging deeper youve got another dollar somewhere might have use some money go around convince need another dues increase near future As now must increase expenses meet anticipated income must increased cover rising expenses didnt take real action ease fre quency problems could damage .. good relations really applied some pressure Besides communications industry expands new market lace industrial communities new communications 50 watt trans mitters RC frequencies can go back CL FF Whats beef Yes lot didnt Now some things should did would cutting fun money might cause AMA hierarchy listen Would really want let club contact Ohio Casualty Co Hamilton Ohio obtain primary surance $3 $5 per member rather AMAs secondary $25 per member Dont miss out wondering just what home owners policy will cover AMAs policy much broader private policies secondary Model Aviation non-member $12 per full year plus $5 insurance would let keep money need cavort around country Dont other thing shouldnt become Contest Director spend $1 change Open license CD spend $2 sanction Class Contest could obtain free 1980 renewal think anyone would sanction Class Indoor Hand-Launch Glider contest garage weekday 8 805 pm con testant threw object toward ceiling timed given cool first place Contest Director filed report CD gets free AMA license MA So can renew Open license $3 Some thing like could keep home year have written much mandatory magazine last time will such couple issues ago points MA ing subsidized rebutted AMA HQ reasoning valid MA new needed support time has changed validity Now MA age firmly es tablished market place Additional fi nancial help its parent AMA no long er required AMA should give MA dol lars collects MA return MA should provide however magazines AMA re quires AMA give additional funds whatecr source whatever reason such enables non-profit magazine increase its expenses subsidy no matter put say isnt insult intelligence contemporary modeler So article little long month next few months promise short Have great summer dont get too slow dont get too lowkeep nose up turns use lots top rudderll See yaall low igan 0 Mnnesnra onsn VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 lewa Avenue Muscatine IA 52761 Assoesate Vice-Presideots James Clark 4444 Woodniew Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Robert Lundberg 4928 Tioga Sr. Duluth MN 55804 Tim Price 11287 Saar Sterling Hgts. MI 48078 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph MI 49085 Geoff Styles 2801 5 Beaumont Am Kansasnille WI 53139 Terry Taylor 5308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus MI 48174 apologies BOB HENSING MINNESOTA SOARING SOCIETY mentioning sponsor Soaring contest Minneapolis August 26th will conjunction TCRC Soaring contest 25th am very happy report District VII West meeting Minneapolis May 7th tremendous success first time know seminar newsletters held great deal enthusiasm shown participants LES HARD drove way Lansing MI discuss offset print ing layouts photography other major concepts newsletters Les should con gratulated efforts traveling dis tance help fellow modelers Another seminar held concerned flying sites Since seems major problem clubs also well re ceived excellent ideas brought out DAVE BECKSTROM ANOKA COUNTY RC club explained problems solutions involving noise complaints nearby resident Through continued effort help Minnesota Polution Control Commission able resolve noise problem retain flying field Another session concerned contest coor dination benefits gained clubs contest coordinator did sit meeting busy trying meet talk people could meet ing very well attended partici pants felt well worthwhile much time left open AMA discussion interest keen questions fielded myself JOHNNY CLEMENS EARL WITT After excel lent attitude adjustment period poolside banquet held attended 91 people proved informative enlightening humorous food great special thanks following clubs worked gether make meeting success TWIN CITIES RADIO CONTROLLERS MINNE SOTA SOARING SOCIETY GRASSFIELD RC ANOKA COUNTY RC FLYING EA GLES RC MINNEAPOLIS PISTON POP PERS MINNEAPOLIS ARROW CLUB ST PAUL RC CLUB Next years meeting promises better meeting also gave chance meet Associate Vice-Presidents Western part District VII including GEOFF STYLES JIM CLARK TERRY TAYLOR BOB LUNDBERG JOHN EVERT Con test Coordinator West JIM SINTON Con trol Line Contest Board member hope see next year Since unable Council meeting Long Beach asked BILL ROHR ING represent District VII file report included below C U Nats PS Greater Detroit Soaring & Hiking Society holding Thermal Soaring contest August 18-19 Troy Ml See Contest Calendar details again pleasure report Ex ecutive Council meeting proxy District VII meeting held Long Beach CA April 27th tie MACS Craft Hobby Show 18th 29th Before starting report specific business Ill cover Id like report outsider dedication thoughtfulness long hours work VPs put behalf come over country attend meetings taking off work come hours preparation thought best ways represent strong AMA Everything given due consider ation first topics agenda Council meeting discussion some type different set-up AMA member ships classes types al plans people meeting after ideas came out motion passed boil VPs ideas down three finite proposals later Council selection As understand will probably mean same dues 1980 considered something senior citizen now could corporated 1980 dues passed unanimously senior citizens 65 older pay dues equal family member ship exciting new item come up meeting offer space AMA museum space old B-S 2 hangar Orlando Florida airport Its few miles Disney World main floor being used largest private collection historic aircraft could use 6000 square feet possibly under hangar floor air conditioned clean has high ceilings built allow expansion best allfree moved passed investigate opportunity report back concern Quarter Scalers discussion safety moved passed 40 lbs top weight limit 80 Model Aviation insurance purposes will included safety code later moved passed would no insurance air planes operated within safety code notice included sanctions Nothing done limiting engine size either displacement horsepowerbecause difficulty involved controlling measuring study will given prob lem hope limiting output some other way Done Lowe reported possible site 1980 Nats Its Clinton County Air port Bloomington Ohio sounded very promising John Embry reported area dustries have getting 50 watt approval FCC couple 72 MHz frequencies moved passed go record letter FCC protest ing approval high power transmitting low power transmitting area seemed like best approach us time considering request 30 new fre quencies FCC has recently passed its first step Two Awards Excellence awarded deserving clubs Approval also given Distinguished Service Award well deserved pleasure have involved approval awards winners will announced upon presentation awards next Council Meeting will Wed nesday night 1979 Nats Lincoln NE Before signing off want congratulate local club Whirlwinds Southwest ern Michigan great job did Gem Dikker 7th year host ing swap shop last Saturday February has now grown out its building club has already lined up bigger quarters near old location park ing facilities next year See Bill Arkarsar siara Meico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII VicePresident 1500 Anita Street Soiphor lA 70663 Assoelane Vice-Presidents Bozz Anerill9tt7 La Barraoea NE Alborquerqoe NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sotphor LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasannon TX 78064 Larry Sarror 1415 Manor Dr Bartleonille OK 74003 Well Executive Council meeting Long Beach behind us now contro versies roll Yes Council did vote retain mandatory status Model via tion magazine 1980 know popular everyone far coun try AMA have operated major ity rule principle majority opinion Yes did vote condition As modeler businessman am firmly con vinced way go Among other things considered meeting provision reduced mem bership fee senior citizens proposal update AMA by-laws Also proposal include full-time person work clubs flying site problems AMA HQ discussed action started next meeting Nats August fully devel oped proposal will prepared John Worth outlining job duties require ments including estimated costs Undoubted ly will reading about activities meeting elsewhere issue wont pursue much did have sev eral guests meeting including Betty Stream Bev Wisniewski Al Novotnik Model Airplane News inimitable Dave Peltz AVPs District XIII Ned Barnes Dave Pelts addressed Council sev eral occasions AMA members privilege going District VP asking appears very intelligent albeit some what misinformed man lot ideas have real merit undoubtedly will over period time effect some improvements AMA nothing else Daves efforts will re suit airing lot clean linen does ap pear impatient Council prob ably little plodding times About 10 days after return Long Beach Ned Barnes suffered heart attack currently recuperating hospital Colorado as aska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue PIt 68005 hometown Sulphur ing well will several weeks before can go back work know Ned personnel director job 1974 1975 1978 Nats Let him hear days get pretty long con fined address beginning column Ned planned have district meeting during Dallas Trade Show Due job conflict couldnt make itso Ned making arrangements planned chair meeting As result illness obviously cannot time read excellent opportunity will have missed feel such meeting past due plan try again set up something perhaps through Associate VPs various areas district have thoughts and/ location write Speaking have written about something required reply have received three four weeks please drop second note think am current have nagging feeling some thing has fallen through cracks Enough now. Associane Vice-Presideno Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Bled Caoper WY 82601 Pool Kesel 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102Shelter erected bY club members club Jim OReilly 4760 N Battin Wichita KS 67220funds provide shade during hot over Jim Ricketto 5165 Cloodas Sioux Falls SD 57103lOol summer days August 1979 81 photo report month features Sky Corral RC Club Pueblo CO pictures taken Dale Alyea Above clubs fantastic flying site Sunday afternoon has 3500-ft runways paved pit area good safe distance away Note paved ready areas near runway intersections shelter transmitter impound pit area Below Club officials L-R Jim Rodgers maintenance Bob Thomas safety Jerry Bible president Duane Pisciotta VP Del Milne secretary-treasurer Axtona lxrna n da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Presidents Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnas Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1 tOO West Sham Fresno CA 93711 Lotnie Kroeber 4295 Boalder Hwy. Las Vegas NV 89121 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tatson AZ B5710 Berry Stream 3723 Snowden Ane Long Beach CA 90806 Keith Whitney t4AB5Japiter Dr Salt Lake City UT 84117 Ill start months report relating incident connection recent Coun cii meeting Long Beach Vice-President District VI going see California well represented Council meeting felt might able make meeting thoroughly briefed Dave Peltz District X matters District VI question wasnt Associate Vice-President District VI utilized feel district should represented somebody close half-way across country problem double representation Dis trict X never came about District VI Vice-President able attend As Council meetingseveral items interest us transpired Ill con vey First off committee formed work out possible two-class type license some other means dues reduction member joins insurance committee report back January 1980 Council meeting voted against motion because time frame felt Jan uary too long wait motion passed long last something under way reduce dues will offer senior citizen discount 1980 Anyone over 65 years age will able join renew $17 1980 will remain effect till see what com mittee report what action taken Council So second step toward dues re duction has made Before go further want mention District X some notable members present Council meeting stayed entire session First off very capable As sociate VP Betty Stream was accompanied Beverly Wisniewski Dave Peltz present guest given time address Council various times throughout day questions comments ventured forth next item interest magazine issue much discus sion over making optional again pushed optional status no avail issue failed vote single-sided tally nine continuing five offer option Im afraid issue dead some time now unless committee reports January option might way go insurance type licenses film maker Jay Gerber presently winding up work Scale film next project film Nationals completed Council has instructed him make couple short 10 minutes less films shown groups club might approaching obtain flying site Probably two films will made slanted obtain ing RC site other combined UCIFF effort films will made show average property owner disci pline safety models modelers Council approved expenditure funds bring various FAI teams together weekend practice prior de parture overseas activity Free Flight team will first utilize new set-up will closely watched see what benefits come since trial basis two-year FAI cycle method training least checking awareness rules Contest Directors being studied full report should made next Council meeting clarification made meeting what members chartered club need long AMA requirements say members chartered club must belong AMA quite right instance lot husband wife teams join club dues-paying members husband has AMA license furthermore husband flies model wife worker timer what-have-you Under set-up wife need have AMA license yet may belong chartered club course non-AMA member must never fly modelthats no-no committee formed study re vise AMA by-laws document drafted AMA formed 30s has patched mended ever since will complete facelift stem stern Something closer home concerns Russ Barreras model museum Russ just recently relocated Morgan Hill Northern Cali fornia finished unpacking boxes crates entered hospital exploratory surgery doctors gave him month live saw can cer misfortune coming right top move has family dire financial straits Council voted expenditure up $1000 motion help pay utility bills Morgan Hill museum would real loss museum go out business letter Lake Charles LA read About third Sky Corrals current mem bership recent meeting THINKIN LINCOLN Dale Alyeas B-25H built Royal kit Fine flyer two OS Sch 40s retracts flaps Member Morris Shanstrom recent club meeting displayed fine looking Cub Resident FF expert Gary Baughman holds Bucker Jungmeister Peanut Gary Joe Plute running FF contest Sky Corral field September 30 82 Model Aviation Council gist letter want enter formal negotiations AMA regards headquarters relocating John Worth going follow up Model Aviation AMAs magazine will have full-page devoted safety aspects hobby starting January 1980 issue Letters fliers learned mishap will welcome information will passed Once again Council approached question very large models last time around defined what model time defined upper limit weight order qualify insurance weight selected 40 pounds compromise based large amount input interested indi viduals organizations Consequently will please some displease others hope youll realize nothing can will please everybody same time next question Council face limit engine size horsepower set limit cubic inches limit horsepower limit venturi size Let hear interested readers matter time print book obtain flying sites should available headquarters compilation data successful clubs what went through obtain site Write call headquarters find out get copy must reading club looking site Headquarters presently investigating feasability hiring person full time help clubs obtain flying site time action arrives believe ad will run Model vi atlo n AMAs legal counsel going write strong letter protest FCC over allow ing use powerful paging transmitters 72 MHz concern over inability modelers some locations use frequencies due interference nominated Betty Stream Distin guished Service Award Council whole heartedly approved Betty has ranked among hardest workers AMA After meeting adjourned entire Council Dave Peltz trooped over Wisniewskis household barbeque com plete liquid refreshments ges ture friendship part entire Wisniewski family certainly appre ciated certainly want publicly thank back mentioned going hold election replacement Control Line Contest Board Since have decided include contest boards will few ground rules simple majority will rule feel minimum number votes should specified keep person being elected five people took trouble vote Out 12000 members District X feel should get least 1% response minimum oust incumbent Therefore will take least 120 votes change matters Ill have details next month meantime need nominations people interested serving contest board have two months time issue appears volunteer nominate latest club meeting took Santa Barbara Radio Controlled Modelers dynamic club led Dave Sanchez club president called few days before meet ing said would become problem tending meeting due no gasoline being available said no problem club members owns gas station made ar rangements fill up arrival After filled car Dave club treasurer Jerry Livers took dinner long talk over very good meal seems 90-member club has typical problemimminent loss flying site have using same site 25 years temporary basis progress closing around presently looking site can continue fly day finally comes cant use old site movie Marvelous Miniatures shown club very well re ceived After film club served coffee cake cake huge affair welcoming message directed Santa Barbara bunch sure went out way make feel welcome succeed ed beyond wildest hopesl Thanks lot guys Im looking forward returning some day THERMALS Alaska 0 Idaho Montana on rngtno XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith tintrict XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Auoduta Vica-Psidu5a Al Cln 1607 S von El,, Pocanallo ID 83201 Simon Dream Rn 1 Box 48 Broadojew MT 59018 Ed MoColloagh 53 SE 61 Pornland OR 97215 Orlando OIy Reco 26608 Dover Cl. KenO WA 98031 Zhado Thompson N 3613 Nornsande Spokane WA 99208 Don zipoy 21418 NE Main So. Redmond WA 98052 phone number 206 542-6061 home 655-9572 work Nats Free Flight Update interested flying Free Flight Nats following paragraph must strong possibility gasoline automobile may problem Lincoln prediction pos sibility must considered good ideas minimizing gas usage Nats have sent thank have done Rather make changes thing now have wrong following course action will used get Lincoln means practical will used streamline events save time gaso line means must keep up what going field day Flying hours may changed processing may moved events may moved will best publish changes advance like weather can change hourly way reader has chided telling about weather like intent hide truth have simply lived can windy will make field small though may large comparison home field Thunder storms can appear afternoons probably Mother Nature will have some other surprises us well See June 1979 issue pages 87 93 other infor mation BCRC Exposition Joy Farmer other members Benton County RC Group hereby offered apology Joy dutifully sent infor mation time called assure received material filed right place noted list things put column Unfortunately Ex position held group Corvallis never made print Well have several re ports event will combined Thanks due Steve Tischler Barnstormers Ed McCollough AVP Portland cohort Eds name believed Nolan Oregon Exposition sponsored Benton County RC Club program participation Portland Sky Knights Portland Barnstormers Salem RC Pilots Assn Albany Thundervolts Kiamath Falls Flight Masters Special plaudits due Joy Farmer did work good turnout fine models weather did cooperate cold windy Ed McCollough held District meeting proved very lively interesting Among technical things presentation Jerry Holcomb floats model aircraft covered everything Z very informative well done everyone appreciated effort Jerry put presentation discussion should heard anyone contemplating flying water Best Show honors split Bill Richards Kiamath Falls OR Stafford Chipmunk John Holbert Corvallis scratch-built Spitfire Richards model spectators favorite Holberts model preferred contestants fifth annual event being planned spring 1980 sure plan hope will too way pro spective contestants note no entries Antique Military Scale Modern Mil itary Scale Non-Military Scale Golden Age Aircraft nor flying boats informa tion write BCRC 2025 NW Circle Blvd Corvallis OR 97330 some winners Non-Military Standoff Scale Bill Richards Chipmunk Kiamath Falls Flight Masters Pylon Racers Lon Schroeder Four-Bits BCRC Non-Builder Model Jim Trump Skyliner BCRC Sport Monoplane Jim Trump Contender Sport Bi-Plane Bill Glaeser Smith Miniplane BCRC Pattern Aircraft Bob Crump Curare Port land Barnstormers Military Stand-Off Scale Jim Norwood Messerschmidt Bf-109 G-8 Salem Pilots Helicopters Vahan Dinihanian Hughes SOOc Corvallis Saliplanes Chris Brundege Cloud Bound 4 Portland Sailplane Society Non-Powered Boats Herb Hoser 501800 Marblehead Hilisboro Model Yacht Club Powered Boats 1 Bob Fox original swamp boat BCRC 2 Bob Govro original cabin cruiser BCRC Motorized Ground Vehicle Dave Wells XR3-1 1 Combat Support Vehicle Corvallis Original Design Mike Alsworth Tripacer BCRC Winners four-event fun-fly conducted Albany Thundervolts 1 Tim Bartel Thundervolts 2 Larry Steinert Coos Bay Area Flyers 3 John Allenby Umpqua Valley Modelers August 1979 83 -j
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/08
Page Numbers: 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83
The AMA Executive Council met Long Beach California its regular Spring meet ing Following list actions taken 1 Membership a It approved thata committee should appointed make recommendations January concerning whether leave mem bership choices offer various options b It approved Senior Citizens discount will offered 65 over $17 include magazinebeginning offer clarified 2 Employees a The Executive Director submit Council approval proposal regarding policy advancing travel funds repayment unused balances b A 7% cost living increase approved Executive Director 3 Magazine a A proposal reinstate previous op tional choice concerning magazine receipt adult members approved b The AMA magazine staff asked produce Nats time statement preferred policies guidelines magazine develop ment including recommendations concerning content distribution c It approved magazine stay its present size until recommenda tions b reviewed Council 4 Films a A review has requested detailing number AMA films produced date costs involved number showings outside AMA clubs b It approved No 2 priority new film should short help get flying sites 5 FAI Teams a A HQ proposal provide funds en able US teams assemble practice ses sion before World Championships ap proved b A FF Team Selection Committee pro posal AMA provide additional funds same purpose 79 FF team approved noting ample money FF team fund purpose 6 CD Certification proposal H Cain require written exam Contest Director applicants approved principle re ferred back further development 7 Insurance a The Executive Director asked seek legal advice concerning exclusion com mercial show teams AMA insurance cov erage b The Council clarified chartered club members need AMA members designated Associ ate members operate models 8 By-Laws a A committee recommend changes approved including composition committee b It approved committee should first make recommendations time Nats Council meeting concerning NAA representation duties responsibilities Secretary-Treasurer proxy representation Council meetings 9 Museums a It approved $1000 made available Presidents discretion Russ Barrera model aviation museum Cali fornia b The Executive Director authorized proceed further investigation pro viding AMA model aviation museum conjunction Wings Wheels lando Florida c Frank Ehling approved curator AMAs museum activities 10 Safety a Beginning later January 1980 full-page Model Aviation will devoted month safety matters b A maximum weight limit 40 lbs model aircraft insurance purposes will required upon publication information Model viatlOn effective July 1 c RC Pylon meets provided surance coverage safety aspects cur rent rules observed effective July 1 NMPRA also requested consider stringently safety proposals special emphasis speed limitation ii VP Budgets allowances district AMA expenses increased $750 $1000 include phone expenses include Secretary-Treasurers expenses 12 Membership Lists Council reaffirmed previous policy sell lists com mercial purposes 13 Sanctions Cains proposal regarding defi nitions Demonstrations Fun Flys accepted submission Council mail vote 14 FCC Council voted request legal counsel drafting letter protest regard ing high power allocations low power fre quencies used RC 15 Perpetual Trophies hand considered AMA museum property Frank Ehling produce proposal aspects such trophy handling including future donations 16 Hotline newsletter AMA officer information exchange approved 17 Flying Site Aid An employee addition HQ staff responsibilities flying site matters approved principle speci fic proposal requested HQ Nats time 18 Awards Three Awards Excellence approved specifics published after pre sentations same Distinguished Service Award 19 Next Council Meeting Nats Lincoln Nebraska August 1 approximately 9pm Note Many other items discussed action Minutes meeting avail able upon request FRIENDS OF RUSS BARRERA ORGANIZE TO SAVE MUSEUM worlds great perhaps great est model aircraft museums crisis Russ Barrera barely changed location Model Aircraft Museum Library San Marcos southern California Morgan Hill northern part state stricken cancer died May 8th picture health beginning March year Russ deteriorated rapidly over next two months move Morgan Hill site great annual Scale contests completed before Russ troubles began merely first phase next step unpack display everything preparation grand opening Russ didnt get stepit awaits help volunteers funds 70 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 SYNOPSIS OF APRIL 27 COUNCIL MEETING DECISIONS carry Russ left off bought property built building house museum3200 square feet floor spaceand made move San Marcos Some models hung rafters magazines books placed racks much remains done Display cases need constructed well shelves small office other facilities Signs need made inventorying cataloging needs completed models need repaired Utility bills power water phones need paid insurance security pro tection need provided basic ingredient necessary make Russ lifetime work visible available world money family Russ wife Lorraine two daughters determined carry out plans memorial assisted friends have agreed serve vol unteer board modelers need help contributions being solicited Until legalities fund transfer worked out AMA receiving holding contributions Donations may made payable AMABarrera Museum FundSuite 400 815 Fifteenth St NW Washington DC 20005 Russ Barreras museum chock full famous special models earmarked museum display near future such Carl Goldbergs original free flight Zipper Bill Wisniewskis con trol line speed Pink Lady museum building has dozens large cartons full fa mous models some already hanging viewGoldbergs Sailplane Elbert J Weathers Pacificoaster Russ collec tion covers whole lifespan spectrum model aviation history unless means provided bring museum alive see years effort date may wasted destroyed moths rats dust ravages sus pended animation Needed preserve tremendous time capsule model aviation history financial aid supplement hours labor pledged friends Russ Barrera modeler can show appreciation need let heritage lost fering donation Time critical family has suffered much needs know great support project can dedicate time effort carrying Without strong show support drive continuity could stalled would tragedy should al lowed happen help can make sure doesnt Russ Barreras museum comes alive again memorial him liv ing history model aviation OWNERS Lorraine Barrera Patricia Rogers Barbara Carnes ADVISORY BOARD Gliders Bob Larsh OIT Rubber John Pond OfT Gas John Pond Indoor Clarence Mather Mod FF Sal Taibi UC L Williams G Wil liams RC G Williams L Williams RC Ken Willard Photo Warren Shipp Historian John Pond Engines Karl Carison Accessories Karl Carison Historian-Peanut Models/Small Scale Bill Hannan Mags-FiIe/Librarian-Films Dick Dwyer Repair Tex Newman Repair J McCracken Contributions Bill Warner Contributions Bill Stroman Historian Carl Hatrak Legal Bud Harrah ADVISORS-ATLARGE Carl Goldberg John Worth Frank Zaic 40 LB UMIT FOR AMA INSURANCE Effective immediately July 1 AMA Safety Code amended include weight limit 40 lbs model aircraft means model weighs over 40 lbs launched will covered AMA insurance AMA Executive Council unanimously voted change its April 27 meeting provide evidence positive action has taken put some control cur rent proliferation model sizes demonstrate FAA insurance company other safety-oriented group individual AMA can provide self-regulation its activites avoid action others equally concerned less knowledgeable taking action AMA noted inputs Quarter Scale Association Ameri ca QSAA suggested limits 4 horsepower 40 pounds would accept able builders large model aircraft Council noted however horse power limit difficult deal highly variable Council therefore deferred ac tion power limits until detailed study can made subject AMA INSURANCE FOR RC PYLON RACING AMA Executive Council April 27 approved amending AMA Safety Code ef fective July 1 require AMA sanctioned RC Pylon Races accordance safety aspects current AMA rule book effect void AMA insurance meets run accordance rules such items safety distances example taking action AMA noted inputs National Miniature Pylon Racing As sociation NMPRA recommended rather attempt control perform ance pylon racing models safety em phasis should races set up operated point being such races safe current rules safety procedures followed APPLES AND ORANGES Erroneous impressions continue plague understandings AMA HQ operation particularly area salaries apparent ly bothers some people AMA budget shows about half million dollars salaries little appreciation what really volved Coupled malor dues increase situation lends itself suggestions costs reduced especially concerning number employees amounts get paid same time constant pres sure better service dues costing its natural members expect money though Continued page 75 August 1979 71 Among National ouerang ouciuty noera UT uirucors meeting i oiaao last APIl R top row Stan Pfost NSS President Helen Olsen member NSS board University City MO bottom John Worth AMA Executive Director Earl Witt AMA President AMA officers invited Pfost discuss details AMA-NSS coordination concerning team selection competition rules Nats planning PRESIDENTS REPORT President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS EARL E WITT 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 MEMBERSHIP DUES Executive Council has approved lower senior citizen membership rate Effective publication notice members over 65 years will receive full membership AMA family rates subject council verification min utes amounts 32% reduction older members few number have cases member years will necessary submit some form legal age certll~ation membership application TRANS-AM RELAY RACE talked Bob Doris Rich MAC Show Long Beach said would traveling Trans-Am Relay Race route during May June hope meet clubs teams along route possible say still need Contest Directors interested should write headquarters immediately gave following message NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Well National Championships upon us much worry about gas availability persons driving Nats According Lincoln Conven tion Visitors Division Cham ber Commerce foresee no prob lem Lincoln say gas ranges between 80 90 cents gallon depend ing kind no gas lines yet Cornhuskers AAA Motor Club Lincoln 402-477-8991 also say see no problem yet Al though 35% 40% gas stations closed weekends appar ently due fact dont get much business rather worry gas shortages indications Nebraska state government Lincoln seem unusually independent stable Nebraska state government operate legislative body 49 senators elec ted non-partisan basis Changed 1934 during dust bowl de pression era Nebraska boasts its sys tem being less expensive operate responsive rapidly needs wants states citi zens state capital building consid ered archi tectural wonders world totally paid off dedicatedthe citizens using pay-as-you-go basis NATIONAL MODELNATIONAlS EXECUTIVE AIRPLANE CHAMPIONSHIPS ORGANIZATION CHARTNATIONALS MANAGE ATIOSALS DIRECTO ABS AT OS FREE FLEGST CATEGORY MANAGER CATEGORY DIRECTOR INDLOR EVENTS DIRECTOR POWER EVENTS SE SEC TO NON POWER EVENTS DIRECTOR PACILYTEES MANAGER RADIO CONTROL CATEGORY MANAGER CATEGORY DIRE T N PATTERN EVENTS DI RECTOR QM PYLON EVENT DIRECTOR PG PYLON EVENT DIRECTOR SOARING EVENT DIRECTOR CTOR ADMINISTPATION AIIA RSQTS SPECIAL BONNY DROPEVENTS MANAGERDERECTOR CATEGORY MANAGER ICATEGORY DIRECTOR DREEG EVENTS DIRECTOR STUNT EVENTS DIRECTOR COMBAT EVENTS DIRECTOR SCALE CATEGORY MANAGER CATEGORY DIRECTOR A C EVENTS DIRECTOR C L EVENTS DIRECTOR P P EVENTS DIRECTOR RACING EVENTSCARRIER EVENT DIRECTORDIRECTOR 72 Model Aviation t POTSHOTS & PIDUSHERS new publisher RIC Model Builder magazine Wait Schroder has picked up left off Model Airplane News has printed statement indicating AMAs magazine staff members receive average salary over $35000 per year supposedly based published AMA budget figures missed fundamental point guessing wrong number people should divided salary total following AMA Executive Directors rebut tal letter R/CMB jumped wrong conclusion dividing Model Aviation salary budget figure four come up average $35668 Since five magazine staff members averageby way figur ingshould $28534 person Model Aviation staff makes much lower figure average salary arithmetic wet come Well didnt figure bits pieces salaries HQ personnel magazine staffbut have portion time connected magazine fact $40117 $142672 total magazine salaries taxes doesnt count averaging out magazine staff salaries Thus correct average five staff members actually $20511 based total $102555quite bit less claimed divide up $142672 salary tax total number employees time charged magazine whether magazine staff average comes out low er $7133 facts available anyone cared ask Im amazed didnt bother check explanation about salar ies beyond magazine staff covered June issue Model Aviation page 75 Beyond you paid AMA manageContinued page 75 \ building dedicated 1932 took 13 years build cost over $98 million AMA contestants temperature Nats time estimated between 78 80 degrees Hayfever people look outtheir state flower Goldenrod unfamiliar organization National Champion ships have included organizational chart column RUSS BARRERA visit made Russ Barrera Model Aircraft Museum Morgan Hill California April 26th just 12 days before death May 8th Russ lifetime went establishing museum much done bring work fruition project worthy support modelers giving support project Note see article else issue SHOW TEAMS spring summer weather coming AMA Show Teams beginning show schedules sunny south excepted teams being sought after fillins back-ups full scale air shows fair features public gatherings benefits selling hobby general public course en tertaining Any persons interested contacting show team call write AMA PR Department FLYING SITES major items re-examined during since April 27th council meeting Long Beach effort AMA work assist getting fly ing sites Executive Director pro posed hiring full time person work flying sites position being takes additional people implied have no work ing problems flying sites now hiring another top staff mem ber would solution questionable no plan what new staff member would doing specifically additional individual payroll would could improve flying site situation Chuck Foreman made motion council subject Headquarters action flying sites ex plained motion during meeting follows intent specifically go out hire somebody time said have somebody Appoint some body could existing personnel headquarters Which could beneficial doing some things doing now opin ion hes going go buy sites like penal institutions someone could pursue program contact penal institutions have time expertise pin down definitely giving us flying sites Im looking freebees some dedicate time getting freebees have lot gray area offers doesnt have some body hire could have pilot program someone now employed headquarters has expertise field concur Chuck Foremans remarks have directed Executive Director prepare plan Headquarters would propose utilize additional staff area AMA does have employee assigned Flying Sites employee Carl Maroney Assistant Executive Director does employee have title deal policy makers has number occasions talked t government agencies respect fly ing sites has building data bank flying site negotiations across country over year what can observe AMA Headquarters make-up no need another staff member great need better utilization existing talent within head quarters time plan can developed individual can fully utilized promoting facilities hire trained experienced requirements plan practice in-house development em ployees particular field work too costly organization size AMA Incidentally AMAs manual begun over three years ago Getting KeepKeeping Flying Sites now under Carl Maroneys direction published AMA club secretaries should re ceiving free copy time publication According Carl Maroney publication should begin ning better publication invites club provide input existing project future effort acquisition flying sites order compile complete data bank information AGENDA next council meeting Na tionals will necessity short ing meeting after long tiring day would propose expect actions great moment AMA acted under circumstances An invitation will extended special interest groups have represen tation meeting time will given address council As writing business agenda scheduled follows Magazine Review policies guidelines Film Review film budget progress use By-Laws Recommedations committee NMPRA Response council about stringent safety rules Flying sites Plan proposal Executive Director August 1979 73 J OflUvv MM rLIUIl LOTI rigns uary Hartle Bob Parr Don Ray Goldberg Skylarks Model-Airs Show Team planes SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiII AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 feel job AMA Treasurer grow ing importance within overall structure organization As Secretary/Treasurer AMA am salary live Washington DC still live Birmingham AL am still unpaid volunteer fine District VPs Associate VPs President Perhaps best role will tempt sincerely possible convey back forth between 70000 members Academy hierarchy Let explain fulfill obligation dues payer plan listen suggestions may care offer mail regarding AMA financing spending insurance funding thing will carry money message AMA get involved such intricate problems you write will read listen Further intend visit AMA HQ regu larly report what see Counting two years friend Jim Perdue appoint ed AMA AVP 1972-73 during represented District V four Council meet ings am beginning 8th year position leadership within Academy Now fiduciary capacity intend tell direct ly people spending money eight years nobody has brainwashed yet Let hear Special Interest Groups inuation Special Interest groups arising phases modeling Model airplane building flying more diversified fliers common interests clustering gether share experiences knowledge Also gather numbers strength beginning tell AMA crop rules fit THEIR thing way should fly particu lar special events should have primary say competition rules-making within limits safety common sense Miami Indoor Aircraft Model Assn cont last month address Indoor Free Flight special interest group MIAMA 3227 Dar win St Coconut Grove Miami FL 33133 $5 per year get Indoor publica tion sent monthly $10 also get full membership hangar privileges Editor John Martin claims top Indoor fliers United States belong subscribe publication Association officials include Dave Lin strum Artist Secretary Dan Kilgore Chief ScrutineerTerry Rimert Archivist Jim Stewart Properties Carl 1-ledley Peanuteer Adjacent center column Mike Arak L displaying winning Peanut Scale Bristol M-1C inside Goodyear blimp hangar Miami building cavernous 60-ft ceilings modelers inside have park blimp outside NO JUNIOR FUGHT THIS MONTH Ed Whitten will back usual space next issue month kind enough help solve problem finding enough space finish up listing AMA chartered clubs weve got notion bit glad have months rest 74 Model Aviation riere us inc iounaer oy inc woria renownea nationammy nerniuca mi urgaiumatiu. Dr John Martin inside Miami Goodyear blimp hangar holding reanut Farman Jabiru Dr John AMA District 5 MAN OF THE YEAR 1974 ouumruit UdV LuItrum shown launch- xuau y,uia tough competitor always ing Indoor Stick Dave 3rd im- placed 3rd FlA Team Selection Trials portant Fl Team Selection Trails per the region Notice propellers covered region Good going Dave. microfilm turn very very slowly MIAMA organization conjunction NIMAS National Indoor Model Air plane Society co-sponsor annual time trials Northwood Institute West Baden Indiana time year held June 21 through 24 live Indiana go watch school Next month smash finish door people BEWARE OF BARGAIN INSURANCE insurance business very much like otheryou get what pay Thus seemed too good true heard clubs found bargain insurance dealonly few dollars per mem ber no need AMA mem bers claim didnt take long break bubble study bargain revealed fol lowing 1 Named Insured policy provides cover age named insured named insured clubnot its membersand pinpoints club corporation thus insuring corporation does protect members club dividually contrast AMAs program covers conceivable anglenot club AMA its relationship club individual members themselves short AMAs coverage protects member bargain policy does 2 Premises/Operations covered respect exactly what named sured says Radio Controlled Airplane Flying Club nothing purely radio con trolled airplane flying AMAs policy covers club activities involving operation mainten ance construction testing use model aircraft model cars model boats model rockets 3 Flying Site low rate policy applies club field limits coverage location AMAs policy does limit clubit covers club anywhere participation sanctioned events chart ered club activities liability arising site ownership and/or sponsorship loca tion 4 Policy Limits lower cost policy limits coverage $300000 bodily injury and/or $300000 property damage AMAs policy provides limit $1000000 5 Area Coverage AMAs worldwide 6 Additional Insureds bargain policy provides additional insured ob viously owns property use Under AMAs policy however club members can use other properties AMA granting cov erage other propery owners site owners needed including contest show sponsors no extra cost 7 Member Member Liability included under cheaper policy under AMAs coverage important protect member actions another member Footnote The company offering low er cost coverage same denied coverage under aircraft exclusion clause homeowner policy did assurance would differently club coverage summary AMAs policy pays over $100000 per year its coverage broad-based protection applying AMA members clubs anyplace time cost membership includes pro tection higher individual get lot money AMAS NEW FLYING SITE BOOK time read 1500 copies AMAs new publication GETTING AND KEEPING FLYING SITES will mail over 1300 AMA Clubs key AMA officers Secretaries should lookout need such book has recognized AMAs Executive Council has prompted decision make distribu tion priority project Therefore clubs being mailed copy no charge extra benefit being chartered AMAs past experience has found keeping flying sites often difficult task getting flying site book gives proven methods can help club keep what has well get something new Developed over two-year period manual reflects experiences various clubs across country Model aviation fast growing hobby becoming recognized sport continue rapid growth past 10 years chart ered clubs must provided facts fig ures relevant data deal individuals cities counties federal government seeking flying sites book dedi cated toward end Additional copies available $200 MAAC DUES INCREASE FOR 80 Its officialthe Canadian counterpart AMA has voted raise its adult 18 yrs over dues rate $15 $20 beginning 1980 includes monthly publi cation Model Aviation Canada cur rently has about 24 pages per issue 10 times per year Voted down overwhelmingly proposal avoid dues increase drop ping six 10 issues publication As sidelight its interesting note some US modelers order avoid AMA dues increase year applied MAAC membership instead have told however AMA MAAC have recip rocal agreement whereby order US modeler join MAAC must first AMA member vice versa meantime especially view what MAAC able provide $20 mem bership compared AMA $25 comparison indicates AMA members getting comparable valueMAAC does has optional arrangement publication POTSHOTS & PUBLISHERS Continued page 73 ment tremendous compliment thank said effect didnt waste members money paying taxes necessary instead used money improve magazine Thats bad also implied something different other magazines know its difference try make profit operation beyond payment expenses including salaries could dividends owners stockholders whereas dont have fact cant Non-profit organiza tions allowed pay dividendsany magazine surplus subject tax Whats left over after stays magazine or ganizationno individual can touch per sonal gain profit-making com paniesthe profits can split up own ers Theres well leave see R/CMB will print entire rebuttal meantime note adding R/C Model Builder magazine name gauntlet has thrown challenge RC Modeler magazine hope R/CMB has enough gauntlets go aroundone RCM MA MAN Thus pot continues bubble modelers ultimate beneficiaries increased competition means publish ers have work harder keep readers happy end result has would otherwise have provided wish parties well friendly way AMA membership 79 now over 62000 still climbing. APPLES AND ORANGES Continued page 71 much increase intended merely cover increased costs doing same busi ness due inflation takes lot people service member ship over 70000 Theres constant flood phone calls mail takes lot people working full time handle business goes day day out basics covered story HQ op eration appeared April 79 issue Model viation article did lot help members get better perspective people takes operate national association also has given rise speculation misconceptions costs involved comes naturally people try make comparisons based own job situa tions though basis such compari sons different last months column AMA Presi dent example comparisons made between HQ salaries gov ernment civil service employees though differences like apples oranges impression given upper echelon HQ employees overpaid lower grades underpaidas com pared government jobs Yet president himself said As Civil Service supervisor long standing would have difficulty finding government positions directly comparably upper level AMA employment Similarly HQ committee signed task last year developing job de scriptions salary ranges AMA employ ees soon found civil service data mostly applicable notable differ ence between AMA government work AMA people expected have multi ple responsibilities skills prime re quirement flexibility able handle several different types jobs mainly because have able afford luxury people short AMA un derstaffed compared commercial government offices eq ulvalent workloads Thus compare salaries civil servants association employees fair exercise meaningful comparison involves looking other associations August 1979 75 APPLES AND ORANGES Cant organization provides such informa tionthe American Society Association Executives ASAE regularly gathers data associations over country fers results public information Heres interesting bit intormation Washington branch ASAE covering compensation staff size top executive employee reported data gathered 24 associations similar staff size AMA Associations 77-Avg76-Avg $59608$55120 AMA 1979 $36580 Similarly ASAE data compares second through fifth ranking employees terms salaries trend consistent average top level employees other associations much higher equivalent AMA staff may noted AMA increase 77 79 annual rate greater average associations simply reflects AMA attempt catch up meantime since 1977 inflation has es calated ASAE figures higher whereas highest AMA figure currentincluding 7% cost living increase year Thus using 1977 figures AMA sal aries much less average other associations gap remains despite previous catch-up effort Note Aside cost living increase year AMA salaries frozen current budget Theres also another meaningful way comparisonsize budget Lets look what ASAE figures show associations have similar totals work AMA has 1979 annual budget about half million dollars ASAE survey results early 1977much lower current show median salary top executive officer associations like size budgets $45000 Yet 1977 AMAs budget almost half millon dollars less 79 Either way ASAE figures looked size staff size budgetAMA sal aries come out short end difference between ASAE figures reflects national vs regional outlookthe higher figures regional based Wash ington area Ignoring using na tional median salary organizations like size AMA paying much less its top job its proportionally same below top Members neednt worry therefore DC area HQ location causing sal ary top-heaviness So comparing apples apples AMA hardly paying its top people like organizations Furthermore AMA has considerably upgraded its pay levels recent years no comparisoneven ap ples orangeswhich can make up years AMA paid its people far less other organizations sixties particu larly lean years little nothing way fringe benefitsno hospitaliza tion other insurance no annuity retire ment benefits Hospitalization annuity programs have since instituted theres long way go before AMA fringe benefits can said equal offered govern ment probably never will Anyone believes AMA people better paid other associations govern76 Model Aviation ment looking whole picture AMAs vocal critic vice-president District VI wrote following AMA President last January maybe its time someone considered presently injustice being done some staff members form paying too little jobs require tremendous dedication accomplish day after day year after year salary plan persons idea think extremely unrealistic expect anyone per form duties Executive Director less $50000 per year Most executive 1977positions remaining should $30$29425 42000 range think entire AMA pay structure should evaluated brought out dark ages Once results ot years budget better known logical expect AMAs Executive Council will looking ward staff improvement expansion near future provide better ser vices members AMA HQ thinking toward end much concerned offer ing way salaries existing em ployees although some further improvement justifiable providing help areas understaffing area especially Council has al Connecticut Maine annuselts Hampshire Rhode Island et DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper tlrstnct Vice-Presidest Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robern C Brodear 405 Main Street Nashua NJ 03060 Raymond Gibouleau 39 High St. Old Town MC 04468 George Parker 7 Paul LeeMA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Dr. Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave. Kisneny ME 03904 record followed results questionnaire used April District meeting voting latest Council meet ing Long Beach 300 dis tributed received back less 20 Regard ing magazine issue eight favored mag azine being mandatory five favor optional publication three un decided really lousy return per haps questionnaire wasnt put together well gave what considered fair shot MQst returned long-time dedicated modelers genuine interest modeling ex perience respect admire Dave Peltz still latest epistle has sent magazines will pro bably published couple pompous fervorless attitude Thanks Horrace adjectivesI knew would come handy someday has once again come forth opinionated efforts toward invincible walls Jericho Very frankly like lot other Council members am really getting tired BS put out some so-called leadersgrand old men angry young men self-styled hypocrites saviours So tired fact would very easy find another sport hobby partici pate am fearful heat kitready indicated support adding person staff exclusive duties relating flying sites can signi ficant benefits recent dues increaseto provide dollars necessary have someone working full time flying site problems Such services dont come cheap though AMA employees have never over paid As noted comparison other nation al associations reveal AMA lean side employee compensation dont get something nothing either realistic costs such services must allowed Its same HQ jobswe pay what job deserves Its civil service work cant compared except low er levels higher levels paid less would need people get same work done end result would dollars salaries overhead rent phones fringe benefits etc addi tional employee required current HQ philosophy avoid ing like civil service town thats full can fewer people Its less expensive efficient alter native paying people lower salary averageJohn Worth Executive Director AMA chen nor have action ashamed becomes easier live just allowing John Worth other people HQ take flak accusations anger vocal entities AMA reality retrospect must make personal confession know Council far perfect just part-time people dedication right thing enough time speak myself alone might suggest others Council equally guilty litany Council involvement During two weeks before Coun cii meeting look forward quarterly get-together go meeting fired up right thing try come home try keep home front solid solvent next three months before again wondering just what has accomplished since last Council meeting other words interim period between meetings hand led totally J Worth AMA HQ lit tle help encouragement others Council Good intentions pay rent run AMA correct inadequacies district level handle mail dis trict members coordinate AMA display booth visit shows meets clubs time permits spend roughly 6 10 hours per week average doing AMA things Headquarters still has long way go perfect need lot just PR full-time flying site procurement liaison person panacea on-going Junior pro gramand neither industry individual modeler concerted club effort criticism field going accomplish really answer point get strong feeling HQ present ly floundering because IT Headquarters reluctant anything fear being called wrong John Worth may often criti cized have heard him say times didnt take action make de cision nothing would have hap pened THIS NOW BELIEVE half reading faced problems running own business job AMA confronted would long LETS ALL TRY TO BE CONSTRUC TIVE FOR CHANGE BEFORE IT IS REALLY TOO LATE.. New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grigg District II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive Lnckpert NY 14094 Asacciete VIce-Presideerts Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY t0705 John Byene36-29213th Sr. BaysideNY 11361 Frank Drench 9 Willow Axe. Piscataway NJ 08654 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr. So Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Satrler 50 Randi Rd. Apt A-2 Schenectady NY t2309 Tom Silver RD 3 Box 412 Messena NY 13662 Hank Smith 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 flying season has finally arrived Western New York normal beautiful weather week long Im working rain high winds week end Must Murphys Lawexcept Murphy optimist very nice meeting Buffalo RC Aircrafters attempting explain AMA operations answering several ques tions Nice bunch people very active hobby April 21 travelled East Bloomfield NY request Flying Live Ones RC Club similar discussion film Marvelous Miniatures shown both meetings contin ues high demand around district Rockland County RC Club has three day show planned June 21 through 23 Bergen Mall Paramus NJ expect have over 150 planes boats cars well full-size A4 Skyraider Now what can called real show Hope fully full-size sailplane Pitts Special will also displayed will fund-rais ing program flying field Western New York Free Flight Soci ety will sponsoring its 10th annual Free Flight contest what else July 14 15 will AA meet sanction No 695 celebrate 10th anniversary have expanded meet two days ad ded number events including two special events special high point award like sDecial awards take look Dhoto hand-blowned glass trophies meet should well worth effort getting Pike NY weekend Com petition should fierce Last year 82 entries New York Pennsylvania Ohio Connecticut Maryland Canada come up fun con tinue Canadian Nats Exeter tario would like visit Disney World visit AMA museum Wings Wheels Museum Orlando ternational Airport has offered us free hope fully use portion facility own museum model aircraft proposal present will require Executive Council approval before comes being Seems like great opportunity situation right proper people involved Unfortunately close sad note Howie Applegate LIDS informs us passing PETER CERNAUSKUS long time owner Wilsons Hobbies Richmond Hill NY Pete asset hobby help hobbyists Western Long Island area deepest sincere sympathies extended family thin e Pennsylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe Dintrict III Vice-Presidettt 1101 E Rahn Rnad Dayten OH 45429 Associate Vice-Prneide,ts Joe Ciben 5192 Edenhurst Lynhurnt OH 44124 Francis Fluhartir 5D4 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Laird Jackson 623 Meadombrook Sn Danid PA 19087 Edward Winner 1521 Summit Sn. McKeesport PA 15131 Well attended April Council meeting Long Beach CA say least interesting opportunity meet face face certain vocal AMA dissenters listen arguments about certain sues read column last time will recall said piece about dissen tion necessity putting whole thing proper perspective organization size AMA bound have differ ences opinion plain distortion print ed fact seems rather childish chief dis senter Mr Dave Peltz Chatsworth CA tended Council meeting given ample opportunity witness Councils delib erations voice opinions has now reported impressions AMA Council press will waste time debate him point point however must set record straight item business have pushing some time promote fundamental need modelingfly ing sites So meeting moved HQ proceed hire employee assigned fly ing site acquisition soon AMA finan cially able subject Council approval motion passed 12 3 abstentions proviso properly relates achievement financial solvency es tablishment necessary budget item employee job description expect take final action matter next Council meeting Nats time Mr Peltz reports among various other distortions Council voted down hiring person full time job would help acquire help save flying sites utter lie resent such distortion matter have much personal interest some time finally settled Council meeting would like turn plea sant subjects Council took positive action exer cising question alternate memberships committee action formulate alternative possibilities Council action motion reduce costs senior citizens approved Employee travel advances loans clar ified magazine thoroughly dis cussed After much heated debate de cided leave magazine pretty much since represents tremendous AMA asset communications also indications meeting media people magazine represents no substantial threat commercial magazines Since total meet ing report will available reading elsewhere issue wont discuss item business will report however definite possibility exists free AMA mu seum space newly-established museum Wings Wheels located Orlando FL also understand low cost space leasing available same location lando International Airport AMA HQ oc cupancy offer will further investigat ed view its excellent location tour ists convenience exposure general public nice letter Paul Sekula Limestone PA Crash Incorporated Aero modelers CIA concerning third annual fun-fly stand-off scale contest ap parently have having ball pre vious affairs need boost attendance participation So folks looking good time July 22 contact Paul 116 Old Woods Rd Dubois PA 15801 Well folks Irm writing run wing naturally flying back Nevada flight testing Hope MA can read scribbling since dont have access typist PEACE Delaware oct xl Culumbia 0 Maryland k Carnlina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsrrille VA 23111 Associate Vice-Presidents Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipson Rd. Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crisply 611 Beechwood Dr Charlnttsnille VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tynola Road Charlotte NC 26210 Scottie Moynr 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19809 John Preason 7012 Elnira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Fayetteville NC 28301 April Council meeting past history now what discussed will ap pear elsewhere Model v/at/on am sure some out would like know what results reference questions have asking Dis trict feel about certain items magazine being part AMA membership Council voted again keep magazine part member ship package vote arrange ment because really believe should way Distict IV membership confirmed letters asked felt majority letters said keep part package Now dont agree did let know did agree dont write complain now will al ways ask ahead time feel about AMA policies response pro con way will vote majority rules District IV reference safety rules e aircraft Council went along Quar ter Scale Associations recommendations August 1979 77 limit weight 40 lbs did put horsepower other restriction power plant time need input subject better way control power rather fixed horsepower dis placement rule What thinking have made proposal Council either hire appoint existing AMA em ployee job position will procur ing lobbying working local AMA clubs find flying sites idea behind have AMA full-time employee sole job would find flying sites either helping chartered clubs have some thing going local authorities private land owners need advice assistance lobby directly federal parks recreation people national level pro cure sites whatever needed get us places fly As result proposal Earl Witt has instructed John Worth look cost feasibility report back findings next Council meeting will keep posted results action would welcome comments suggestions Plans District Meeting shaping up very rapidly Prince George Radio Control Club PG RC Bowie MD has agreed let us use flying site fun fly have run snag date August 25-26 since large Control Line event scheduled same weekend may have change District Meeting until sometime October As soon worked out will let know way column also special mailing clubs District Trans-Am Race shaping up very nicely also looks like will have chance meet some during race will CD teams fly through District lvs area legs B C lot other items discussed Council meeting would im possible comment column will published minutes Council meeting MA Read let know what thinking just case aware will vote year Secretary-Treasurer AMA odd-numbered districts will vote District VPs sorry have put up until end 1980 have two people nominated position Sec-Treas Jim McNeill current Secretary-Treasurer John Byrne past VP current AVP District II John also ran AMA President last year lost small margin will glad discuss candidates further letter phone person interested have another preference let AMA know about nominating choice should done before August Council meeting Nats Whats Happening District IV Meade Modelers planning big model airplane show July 4th have some great plans event keep touch put date calendar fun time Wilson RC Modelers planning aviation day August 17 1979 need modelers around Wilson NC help out can help contact Dick Proseus president club Quantico Marine Corps Base Dont forget set aside dates June 30 July 1 Un-Contest Quantico Marine Base reopening air museum will Scale event Marine Corps will award trophy best Scale model Marine aircraft Winston-Salem Radio Control Club mak ing plans 3rd annual Jim Thrift morial Day Fun Fly scheduled October 6-7 event formerly called Jim Thrift Fun Fly started back 1963 oldest continuing RCcontestheld North Carolina plan attendhow about Miniature Aircraft Society Haywood MASH Club North Carolina started last year three members has now grown membership 37 Thats what call growing fast Keep up good work MASH Any modelers around Can ton looking progessive club contact W R Hardin MASH president Alabama Honda gia rssrppi to Sico Sovit Carolina ssrr V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Associate Vice-Presidents John Gorday 631 Oaeen Circle Jackson MS 39209 Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood Dr Huntsville AL 35805 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlee St. Charleston Hgts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr. Delray BeachF L 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr. Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Bos 1532 Faiardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman PD Boa 1643 Eglin AFB FL 32542 Tom Thacker 2390C Lawrenville Hwy Decatur GA 30033 Show Teams worth weight gold nitro Hot Stuff whichever hap pen need moment reason Im happy announce District V has new sanctioned Show Teamthe Demajagua RC Flying Team Puerto Rico showy perhaps equally valu able its own way inexpensive trainer Charles Ricci has designed can use left-over wing good 09 engine very little else vacationing around Pompano Beach FL Charles will happy show Knock-About pictured above give directory local RC flying fields Broward County/Palm Beach area can find him RC Aircraft Shop 2159 SE 9th SL Pompano Beach Flying models Florida great way spend va cation Somebody does read column after June issue ran picture goodlooking young fellow holding airplane didnt know name did Keith Beatty 11-year-old future RC pilot Birmingham AL Id like have least picture youngster column someone will have help out sending picture Speaking young fliers Chad Stewart stepson AVP Ed Moorman won first place Florida Rat Race third place AMA Slow Rat recent Jacksonville Flying Reb els Control Line contest Sandy Parmenter secretary club writes Florida Slow Rat set up new fliers compete against older fliers Its great fun fatherson/daughter teams like George John Hatvany Wilbur Ken Hicks Jacksonville contest picture below tells story about Py lon Racingeach cross represents mid-air collision Pylon racing fast furious fun vtfe flown nronerlv particular Quickie belongs Stu Richmond Roswell GA Stu ex Floridian flying fast left busy holding Old-Timer Vintage RC Un-Contests least thats what old club Tropic Aeros RC Club said about him recent newsletter Tropic Aeros fly old Tamiami Airport Its great flying site flying rules posted gate field great transmitter impound/freq uency control box rioht eate see nicture below info about Tropic Aeros sent Warren Bishop mem ber club says deserve word appreciation have done model aviation Miami area Warrens wife Connie showing off old RCM design Mark airplane re designed Thanks Bill Schreer both pictures items discussed recent Executive Council meeting want mention 78 Model Aviation just two First Council voted set 40pound weight limit models engine limit discussed next time am skeptical about safety of40 pounds model flying around Im willing shown safe time dont have enough safety sta tistics make educated guess about weight limit time limit may have increased decreased depending safety experience Secondly Council voted keep magazine basic part membership package favored optional magazine voted would like com plete report have specific questions please write DISTRICT V CLUB OF THE MONTH Gulf Coast Radio Control Club months featured club has 30 members 40 acres under lease Mobile County Alabama School Board have just added $2000 paved runway supple ment well-used grass strip have annual mall show Jaycees have asked hold air show priorto Greater Gulf State Fair Jim Downey bottom column left didnt really crash just suddenly got curious about what inside little air plane decided open up take look Thanks Paul Torp sending report Thats month away go . IIInorv rava ucky ourr VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Butfalo Grove IL 60090 Associate Vice-President Dave Davis c/a DA tvterprises Box 335 l-Iaubstadt IN 47630 Chuck Delano 7203A Twiv Oaks Dr. lediavapolis IN 46226 Roger Geers RR 5 Duincy IL 02301 Frank Hughes 709 Nt 44sh St Kansas City MO 64116 Glenv Lee gio Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Jim Sears P0 Boa 308 Burgin KY 40310 Bob underwood 4100 Concord Oaks Dr. St Louis MD 63128 team used Halberstat get win ner s circle channels Wheres pipe Things July 4 Freeport RC Modelers Airshow Alberthus Airport Tom Ruby Rt 3 Freeport IL 61032 July 8 Lansing IL Pelicans Old-Timer Meet Bong Field WI July 8 Hot Heads MAC CL Contest St Louis MO July 15 Chicago Aeronuts FF Meet Bong Field WI July 21 4th Annual SOAR Great Race Lockport IL July 22 Indianapolis IN City-Wide Fun Fly Challenge Indpls RC clubs July 24 25 26 LSF National Tourna ment Grand Champion Selection Lewis University Airport Romeoville IL Aug 11 12 Spirits St Louis Pattern Sport Scale Contest includes pre-novice pattern Aug 17 18 19 Quincy IL Falcons Chicago Pylon Club Pylon Races Mt Ster ling IL near Quincy Site includes camping fishing swimming numerous other facil ities Contact AVP Roger Geers Point Ponder K M Canales Knight Flyer KC Northern Knights MAC newsletter May 79 An RC model airplane hole sky lined balsa wood fiberglass etc money thrown Newsletter Round-Up Rock Valley Flyer has very interesting continuing article RC history Might very informative newer hobbyists Rock Valley RC Flyers 1774 Greenleaf Way Rockford IL 61108 Illinois Valley RC Clubs Chord & Span spotted words wisdom friendly advice Sky Squires RC Carbondale IL has real publicity committee Lynn Elston Hoover PSI Both newspaper maga zine articles feature him contest travels District VI has its share fighters Bud Bodzioch brought attention April Miniature Aircraft Combat Association News letter listing top 20 Combat pilots 1978 District VI aces Paul Curtiss-2 John Segal-3 Bud Bodzioch-4 Bob Burch John Frank tied 6th Eric Taylor -16almost third district proud Crashing model often brings remorse think despair two must suffering Denny Baker Pekin IL RC Club lost models equipment workshop floods melting snow Bob Scott Riverwoods IL returned Arizona find snow caved roof barn-work shop destroying beautiful model air planes boats equipment Damn winter Congratulations Ft Wayne Flying Circuits selection AMAs Award Excellence thanks Sentral Illinois Radio Society Bloomington IL super hos pitality shown some fellow club members enjoyed day flying SIRS beautiful flying site great fun day SIRS perfect hosts would wonderful activities con cerning model aviation just one-tenth pleasant Saturday May 12th remainder article will concern rather unpleasant side modeling terestsAMA business Business associated work Work always unpleasant especial ly lazy Yet AMA business can fun August 1979 79 uL f~L It. OT cne unoay Tilers iop row ravis Nelson Paul Torp Alvin Reed Bottom row Dennis Johnson Paul Foley Charley Whatley C out gua,a wusn ,,u,c, 4a invaded Vince IvlanKowski great hairy face has captured K C MO North ern Knights leader Dick Lemons Sunchasers John B Lak Latest reports indicate VM has retreated back own ter ritories after campaign Antioch Shopping Center Mall Show Carry Winter activity Quincy IL "B Falcons RC Club includes Annual Peanut Scale Contest Don Bill Laws father-son get go distant points live up spend YOUR money cant work cause nothing accomplished April least 17 persons travelled Los Angeles AMA expense lived Queen Mary several days meeting day went MAC Show ball because AMA members generous thank accomplish ments assembly directorate would difficult list since dont remember few items didnt must interest some since letters petitions etc demanding did give optional magazine next year give choice would democratic would compromise re sponsibilities Since 62% 1978 member ship took magazine about 95% re newing obviously approve AMA policies reasoning must like get ting older since get older day course alternative has nothing decision didnt give alternate member ship plan next year established com mittee study subject Isnt strange last year mandated magazine twice 78 dues did require committee study did positive thing going let help us get around year creased travel allowance guys just keep digging deeper youve got another dollar somewhere might have use some money go around convince need another dues increase near future As now must increase expenses meet anticipated income must increased cover rising expenses didnt take real action ease fre quency problems could damage .. good relations really applied some pressure Besides communications industry expands new market lace industrial communities new communications 50 watt trans mitters RC frequencies can go back CL FF Whats beef Yes lot didnt Now some things should did would cutting fun money might cause AMA hierarchy listen Would really want let club contact Ohio Casualty Co Hamilton Ohio obtain primary surance $3 $5 per member rather AMAs secondary $25 per member Dont miss out wondering just what home owners policy will cover AMAs policy much broader private policies secondary Model Aviation non-member $12 per full year plus $5 insurance would let keep money need cavort around country Dont other thing shouldnt become Contest Director spend $1 change Open license CD spend $2 sanction Class Contest could obtain free 1980 renewal think anyone would sanction Class Indoor Hand-Launch Glider contest garage weekday 8 805 pm con testant threw object toward ceiling timed given cool first place Contest Director filed report CD gets free AMA license MA So can renew Open license $3 Some thing like could keep home year have written much mandatory magazine last time will such couple issues ago points MA ing subsidized rebutted AMA HQ reasoning valid MA new needed support time has changed validity Now MA age firmly es tablished market place Additional fi nancial help its parent AMA no long er required AMA should give MA dol lars collects MA return MA should provide however magazines AMA re quires AMA give additional funds whatecr source whatever reason such enables non-profit magazine increase its expenses subsidy no matter put say isnt insult intelligence contemporary modeler So article little long month next few months promise short Have great summer dont get too slow dont get too lowkeep nose up turns use lots top rudderll See yaall low igan 0 Mnnesnra onsn VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 lewa Avenue Muscatine IA 52761 Assoesate Vice-Presideots James Clark 4444 Woodniew Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Robert Lundberg 4928 Tioga Sr. Duluth MN 55804 Tim Price 11287 Saar Sterling Hgts. MI 48078 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr St Joseph MI 49085 Geoff Styles 2801 5 Beaumont Am Kansasnille WI 53139 Terry Taylor 5308 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus MI 48174 apologies BOB HENSING MINNESOTA SOARING SOCIETY mentioning sponsor Soaring contest Minneapolis August 26th will conjunction TCRC Soaring contest 25th am very happy report District VII West meeting Minneapolis May 7th tremendous success first time know seminar newsletters held great deal enthusiasm shown participants LES HARD drove way Lansing MI discuss offset print ing layouts photography other major concepts newsletters Les should con gratulated efforts traveling dis tance help fellow modelers Another seminar held concerned flying sites Since seems major problem clubs also well re ceived excellent ideas brought out DAVE BECKSTROM ANOKA COUNTY RC club explained problems solutions involving noise complaints nearby resident Through continued effort help Minnesota Polution Control Commission able resolve noise problem retain flying field Another session concerned contest coor dination benefits gained clubs contest coordinator did sit meeting busy trying meet talk people could meet ing very well attended partici pants felt well worthwhile much time left open AMA discussion interest keen questions fielded myself JOHNNY CLEMENS EARL WITT After excel lent attitude adjustment period poolside banquet held attended 91 people proved informative enlightening humorous food great special thanks following clubs worked gether make meeting success TWIN CITIES RADIO CONTROLLERS MINNE SOTA SOARING SOCIETY GRASSFIELD RC ANOKA COUNTY RC FLYING EA GLES RC MINNEAPOLIS PISTON POP PERS MINNEAPOLIS ARROW CLUB ST PAUL RC CLUB Next years meeting promises better meeting also gave chance meet Associate Vice-Presidents Western part District VII including GEOFF STYLES JIM CLARK TERRY TAYLOR BOB LUNDBERG JOHN EVERT Con test Coordinator West JIM SINTON Con trol Line Contest Board member hope see next year Since unable Council meeting Long Beach asked BILL ROHR ING represent District VII file report included below C U Nats PS Greater Detroit Soaring & Hiking Society holding Thermal Soaring contest August 18-19 Troy Ml See Contest Calendar details again pleasure report Ex ecutive Council meeting proxy District VII meeting held Long Beach CA April 27th tie MACS Craft Hobby Show 18th 29th Before starting report specific business Ill cover Id like report outsider dedication thoughtfulness long hours work VPs put behalf come over country attend meetings taking off work come hours preparation thought best ways represent strong AMA Everything given due consider ation first topics agenda Council meeting discussion some type different set-up AMA member ships classes types al plans people meeting after ideas came out motion passed boil VPs ideas down three finite proposals later Council selection As understand will probably mean same dues 1980 considered something senior citizen now could corporated 1980 dues passed unanimously senior citizens 65 older pay dues equal family member ship exciting new item come up meeting offer space AMA museum space old B-S 2 hangar Orlando Florida airport Its few miles Disney World main floor being used largest private collection historic aircraft could use 6000 square feet possibly under hangar floor air conditioned clean has high ceilings built allow expansion best allfree moved passed investigate opportunity report back concern Quarter Scalers discussion safety moved passed 40 lbs top weight limit 80 Model Aviation insurance purposes will included safety code later moved passed would no insurance air planes operated within safety code notice included sanctions Nothing done limiting engine size either displacement horsepowerbecause difficulty involved controlling measuring study will given prob lem hope limiting output some other way Done Lowe reported possible site 1980 Nats Its Clinton County Air port Bloomington Ohio sounded very promising John Embry reported area dustries have getting 50 watt approval FCC couple 72 MHz frequencies moved passed go record letter FCC protest ing approval high power transmitting low power transmitting area seemed like best approach us time considering request 30 new fre quencies FCC has recently passed its first step Two Awards Excellence awarded deserving clubs Approval also given Distinguished Service Award well deserved pleasure have involved approval awards winners will announced upon presentation awards next Council Meeting will Wed nesday night 1979 Nats Lincoln NE Before signing off want congratulate local club Whirlwinds Southwest ern Michigan great job did Gem Dikker 7th year host ing swap shop last Saturday February has now grown out its building club has already lined up bigger quarters near old location park ing facilities next year See Bill Arkarsar siara Meico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII VicePresident 1500 Anita Street Soiphor lA 70663 Assoelane Vice-Presidents Bozz Anerill9tt7 La Barraoea NE Alborquerqoe NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sotphor LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasannon TX 78064 Larry Sarror 1415 Manor Dr Bartleonille OK 74003 Well Executive Council meeting Long Beach behind us now contro versies roll Yes Council did vote retain mandatory status Model via tion magazine 1980 know popular everyone far coun try AMA have operated major ity rule principle majority opinion Yes did vote condition As modeler businessman am firmly con vinced way go Among other things considered meeting provision reduced mem bership fee senior citizens proposal update AMA by-laws Also proposal include full-time person work clubs flying site problems AMA HQ discussed action started next meeting Nats August fully devel oped proposal will prepared John Worth outlining job duties require ments including estimated costs Undoubted ly will reading about activities meeting elsewhere issue wont pursue much did have sev eral guests meeting including Betty Stream Bev Wisniewski Al Novotnik Model Airplane News inimitable Dave Peltz AVPs District XIII Ned Barnes Dave Pelts addressed Council sev eral occasions AMA members privilege going District VP asking appears very intelligent albeit some what misinformed man lot ideas have real merit undoubtedly will over period time effect some improvements AMA nothing else Daves efforts will re suit airing lot clean linen does ap pear impatient Council prob ably little plodding times About 10 days after return Long Beach Ned Barnes suffered heart attack currently recuperating hospital Colorado as aska h Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue PIt 68005 hometown Sulphur ing well will several weeks before can go back work know Ned personnel director job 1974 1975 1978 Nats Let him hear days get pretty long con fined address beginning column Ned planned have district meeting during Dallas Trade Show Due job conflict couldnt make itso Ned making arrangements planned chair meeting As result illness obviously cannot time read excellent opportunity will have missed feel such meeting past due plan try again set up something perhaps through Associate VPs various areas district have thoughts and/ location write Speaking have written about something required reply have received three four weeks please drop second note think am current have nagging feeling some thing has fallen through cracks Enough now. Associane Vice-Presideno Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Bled Caoper WY 82601 Pool Kesel 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102Shelter erected bY club members club Jim OReilly 4760 N Battin Wichita KS 67220funds provide shade during hot over Jim Ricketto 5165 Cloodas Sioux Falls SD 57103lOol summer days August 1979 81 photo report month features Sky Corral RC Club Pueblo CO pictures taken Dale Alyea Above clubs fantastic flying site Sunday afternoon has 3500-ft runways paved pit area good safe distance away Note paved ready areas near runway intersections shelter transmitter impound pit area Below Club officials L-R Jim Rodgers maintenance Bob Thomas safety Jerry Bible president Duane Pisciotta VP Del Milne secretary-treasurer Axtona lxrna n da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Associate Vice-Presidents Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnas Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1 tOO West Sham Fresno CA 93711 Lotnie Kroeber 4295 Boalder Hwy. Las Vegas NV 89121 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tatson AZ B5710 Berry Stream 3723 Snowden Ane Long Beach CA 90806 Keith Whitney t4AB5Japiter Dr Salt Lake City UT 84117 Ill start months report relating incident connection recent Coun cii meeting Long Beach Vice-President District VI going see California well represented Council meeting felt might able make meeting thoroughly briefed Dave Peltz District X matters District VI question wasnt Associate Vice-President District VI utilized feel district should represented somebody close half-way across country problem double representation Dis trict X never came about District VI Vice-President able attend As Council meetingseveral items interest us transpired Ill con vey First off committee formed work out possible two-class type license some other means dues reduction member joins insurance committee report back January 1980 Council meeting voted against motion because time frame felt Jan uary too long wait motion passed long last something under way reduce dues will offer senior citizen discount 1980 Anyone over 65 years age will able join renew $17 1980 will remain effect till see what com mittee report what action taken Council So second step toward dues re duction has made Before go further want mention District X some notable members present Council meeting stayed entire session First off very capable As sociate VP Betty Stream was accompanied Beverly Wisniewski Dave Peltz present guest given time address Council various times throughout day questions comments ventured forth next item interest magazine issue much discus sion over making optional again pushed optional status no avail issue failed vote single-sided tally nine continuing five offer option Im afraid issue dead some time now unless committee reports January option might way go insurance type licenses film maker Jay Gerber presently winding up work Scale film next project film Nationals completed Council has instructed him make couple short 10 minutes less films shown groups club might approaching obtain flying site Probably two films will made slanted obtain ing RC site other combined UCIFF effort films will made show average property owner disci pline safety models modelers Council approved expenditure funds bring various FAI teams together weekend practice prior de parture overseas activity Free Flight team will first utilize new set-up will closely watched see what benefits come since trial basis two-year FAI cycle method training least checking awareness rules Contest Directors being studied full report should made next Council meeting clarification made meeting what members chartered club need long AMA requirements say members chartered club must belong AMA quite right instance lot husband wife teams join club dues-paying members husband has AMA license furthermore husband flies model wife worker timer what-have-you Under set-up wife need have AMA license yet may belong chartered club course non-AMA member must never fly modelthats no-no committee formed study re vise AMA by-laws document drafted AMA formed 30s has patched mended ever since will complete facelift stem stern Something closer home concerns Russ Barreras model museum Russ just recently relocated Morgan Hill Northern Cali fornia finished unpacking boxes crates entered hospital exploratory surgery doctors gave him month live saw can cer misfortune coming right top move has family dire financial straits Council voted expenditure up $1000 motion help pay utility bills Morgan Hill museum would real loss museum go out business letter Lake Charles LA read About third Sky Corrals current mem bership recent meeting THINKIN LINCOLN Dale Alyeas B-25H built Royal kit Fine flyer two OS Sch 40s retracts flaps Member Morris Shanstrom recent club meeting displayed fine looking Cub Resident FF expert Gary Baughman holds Bucker Jungmeister Peanut Gary Joe Plute running FF contest Sky Corral field September 30 82 Model Aviation Council gist letter want enter formal negotiations AMA regards headquarters relocating John Worth going follow up Model Aviation AMAs magazine will have full-page devoted safety aspects hobby starting January 1980 issue Letters fliers learned mishap will welcome information will passed Once again Council approached question very large models last time around defined what model time defined upper limit weight order qualify insurance weight selected 40 pounds compromise based large amount input interested indi viduals organizations Consequently will please some displease others hope youll realize nothing can will please everybody same time next question Council face limit engine size horsepower set limit cubic inches limit horsepower limit venturi size Let hear interested readers matter time print book obtain flying sites should available headquarters compilation data successful clubs what went through obtain site Write call headquarters find out get copy must reading club looking site Headquarters presently investigating feasability hiring person full time help clubs obtain flying site time action arrives believe ad will run Model vi atlo n AMAs legal counsel going write strong letter protest FCC over allow ing use powerful paging transmitters 72 MHz concern over inability modelers some locations use frequencies due interference nominated Betty Stream Distin guished Service Award Council whole heartedly approved Betty has ranked among hardest workers AMA After meeting adjourned entire Council Dave Peltz trooped over Wisniewskis household barbeque com plete liquid refreshments ges ture friendship part entire Wisniewski family certainly appre ciated certainly want publicly thank back mentioned going hold election replacement Control Line Contest Board Since have decided include contest boards will few ground rules simple majority will rule feel minimum number votes should specified keep person being elected five people took trouble vote Out 12000 members District X feel should get least 1% response minimum oust incumbent Therefore will take least 120 votes change matters Ill have details next month meantime need nominations people interested serving contest board have two months time issue appears volunteer nominate latest club meeting took Santa Barbara Radio Controlled Modelers dynamic club led Dave Sanchez club president called few days before meet ing said would become problem tending meeting due no gasoline being available said no problem club members owns gas station made ar rangements fill up arrival After filled car Dave club treasurer Jerry Livers took dinner long talk over very good meal seems 90-member club has typical problemimminent loss flying site have using same site 25 years temporary basis progress closing around presently looking site can continue fly day finally comes cant use old site movie Marvelous Miniatures shown club very well re ceived After film club served coffee cake cake huge affair welcoming message directed Santa Barbara bunch sure went out way make feel welcome succeed ed beyond wildest hopesl Thanks lot guys Im looking forward returning some day THERMALS Alaska 0 Idaho Montana on rngtno XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith tintrict XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Auoduta Vica-Psidu5a Al Cln 1607 S von El,, Pocanallo ID 83201 Simon Dream Rn 1 Box 48 Broadojew MT 59018 Ed MoColloagh 53 SE 61 Pornland OR 97215 Orlando OIy Reco 26608 Dover Cl. KenO WA 98031 Zhado Thompson N 3613 Nornsande Spokane WA 99208 Don zipoy 21418 NE Main So. Redmond WA 98052 phone number 206 542-6061 home 655-9572 work Nats Free Flight Update interested flying Free Flight Nats following paragraph must strong possibility gasoline automobile may problem Lincoln prediction pos sibility must considered good ideas minimizing gas usage Nats have sent thank have done Rather make changes thing now have wrong following course action will used get Lincoln means practical will used streamline events save time gaso line means must keep up what going field day Flying hours may changed processing may moved events may moved will best publish changes advance like weather can change hourly way reader has chided telling about weather like intent hide truth have simply lived can windy will make field small though may large comparison home field Thunder storms can appear afternoons probably Mother Nature will have some other surprises us well See June 1979 issue pages 87 93 other infor mation BCRC Exposition Joy Farmer other members Benton County RC Group hereby offered apology Joy dutifully sent infor mation time called assure received material filed right place noted list things put column Unfortunately Ex position held group Corvallis never made print Well have several re ports event will combined Thanks due Steve Tischler Barnstormers Ed McCollough AVP Portland cohort Eds name believed Nolan Oregon Exposition sponsored Benton County RC Club program participation Portland Sky Knights Portland Barnstormers Salem RC Pilots Assn Albany Thundervolts Kiamath Falls Flight Masters Special plaudits due Joy Farmer did work good turnout fine models weather did cooperate cold windy Ed McCollough held District meeting proved very lively interesting Among technical things presentation Jerry Holcomb floats model aircraft covered everything Z very informative well done everyone appreciated effort Jerry put presentation discussion should heard anyone contemplating flying water Best Show honors split Bill Richards Kiamath Falls OR Stafford Chipmunk John Holbert Corvallis scratch-built Spitfire Richards model spectators favorite Holberts model preferred contestants fifth annual event being planned spring 1980 sure plan hope will too way pro spective contestants note no entries Antique Military Scale Modern Mil itary Scale Non-Military Scale Golden Age Aircraft nor flying boats informa tion write BCRC 2025 NW Circle Blvd Corvallis OR 97330 some winners Non-Military Standoff Scale Bill Richards Chipmunk Kiamath Falls Flight Masters Pylon Racers Lon Schroeder Four-Bits BCRC Non-Builder Model Jim Trump Skyliner BCRC Sport Monoplane Jim Trump Contender Sport Bi-Plane Bill Glaeser Smith Miniplane BCRC Pattern Aircraft Bob Crump Curare Port land Barnstormers Military Stand-Off Scale Jim Norwood Messerschmidt Bf-109 G-8 Salem Pilots Helicopters Vahan Dinihanian Hughes SOOc Corvallis Saliplanes Chris Brundege Cloud Bound 4 Portland Sailplane Society Non-Powered Boats Herb Hoser 501800 Marblehead Hilisboro Model Yacht Club Powered Boats 1 Bob Fox original swamp boat BCRC 2 Bob Govro original cabin cruiser BCRC Motorized Ground Vehicle Dave Wells XR3-1 1 Combat Support Vehicle Corvallis Original Design Mike Alsworth Tripacer BCRC Winners four-event fun-fly conducted Albany Thundervolts 1 Tim Bartel Thundervolts 2 Larry Steinert Coos Bay Area Flyers 3 John Allenby Umpqua Valley Modelers August 1979 83 -j