L r L AMA FINANCIAL REPORT 1978 disastrous year finan cially AMAs history organization ac tually went over $50000 red also depleted over $100000 reserves con trast 1979 going well sizeable surplus expected result year end natural question therefore come contrast results very simple serious situation AMA went year too long dues increase time1978 inflation running wild 1977 decision delay dues increase seemed safe enough AMA over $200000 sur plus funds end 1976 general feeling some money should used before asking members pay dues anticipated time fact almost half surplus would used up end 1977 rest wouldnt enough avoid going red end 1978 hindsight its easy see now moderates dues increase 78 could have avoided major 79 surplus $200000 sounded like lot money about 20% total budget time inflation alone increasing costs about 10% Add major increase insurance costs 78 plus large deficits operations 77 78 Nationals 77 RC World Championshipsthe stage set kissing surplus goodbye Fortunately thats behind us now Al though 1979 dues increase painful continues source controversy fact has successful 1979 membership running over 90% what 78 higher dues rate AMAs budget year assured modest surplus should result see May 79 issue Model v/at/on page 69 few bright spots 78 fi nancial picture example spent $12000 less HQ salaries budget ed Also magazine produced surplus almost $10000 few hundred dollars budgeted helped re duce overall AMA deficit 78 membership processing costs about $7000 under budget low spots 78 wasa $30000 increase insurance costs over what bud geted though budget allowed $85000 cost 77 As statement shows membership insur ance cost 78 over $185000 cost 77 about $70000$115000 less Overall AMA deficit $180000 1978 reduced $56000 wip ing out surplus previous years long ago would have disaster However can now regarded glitch resulting delayed action concerning effects inflation end result book keeping situation shows 1978 books ended huge loss about $850000 bank balance sheet Current Assets start 1979due overlap processing membership renew als new year before end old year Thus AMA never danger ing able pay bills last years operations case getting income picture ad justed catch up loss situation Con fin ued next page ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS BALANCE SHEET December 31 1978 Assets Current Assets Cash Checking Accounts* 407599 Petty Cash15000 Cash Savings Accounts including earned interest unts Receivable Owed Us Misc Accounts Receivable AdvancesEmployees Nats Sponsor Pledgesi 977-78 MA Advertising Receivables __________ Deferred Charges MA Future Issue Costs $ Prepaid Insurance & Other Exp ResaleSupplies Inventory ting & Duplicating Supplies Membership Supplies & Expenses Nats Souvenir Inventory Rulebooks Kit Plan Book II Fixed Assets Furniture & Equipment Less Depreciation Total Assets iZ.ii332 $ 85133931 $ 671267 550098 90000 1239400 322 2334137 1757387 21 2037 4295665 1 98000 392950 2550765 10775298 - 94729 374$442Th55 $1 029 37849 Liabilities & Net Worth Current Liabilities Accounts Payable$1 3506954 Employees Escrow400. Deferred Income Membership Dues 197987945203 Club Charters FAI Stamps & Other j7%50 Funds Scale Team$ Control Line Indoor Team Program FF Team Program RC Team ProgramSoaring RC Team ProgramAerobatics olarship Fund Howard McEntee Fund AMA Property Fund Eight-Ball Fund AMA-FAI Fund Surplus_________ Surplus Balance 1 -1-78 adjusted Net Loss 12 Months Total Net Worth Deficit Total Liabilities & Net Worth 67119 118600 117143 1646351 225482 404933 280415 109700 771642 23000 1251266 $ 13916554 - $ 89819153 5015651 - $11488584 [v32][b-1-10-1-10]]$ 5813509 [v32][b-1-10-1-10]]$1 02937849 * $40000000 subsequently invested CDs Savings Accounts September 1979 75 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS EXPENSE STATEMENT year ending December 31 1978 Expense Salaries$40715451 Annuity1433014 Payroll Taxesj3 Totai related salaries Rent approx 5000 sq ft Telephones Postage & Freight exclusive membership processing Membership processing & Postage Membership Insurance Rulebooks Public RelationsDirect Costs Scholarship ProgramNet Awards Film ProjectsProduction Travel Eq uip Rental Film LibraryHQ Service Officer Service VP Budget Council Mtgs etc Magazine Officers CDs etc $1070439 deducted Income Staff TravelNats Council Trade Shows Mtgs Office Supplies Stationery Office Equipment maint Printing Professional Fees Legal Audit Consultant Insurance General Depreciation Bad Debts Personal Property Taxes FAI Teams Programs Meetings NAA Div Fee 1978 NatsNet Expense Totals Exclusive MA Mag Dir Costs Model Aviation Magazine Direct Costs Unrelated Business Taxes Total Expense Total $ 44721908 2733206 1177080 3408173 5455368 18584162 1190593 2665555 87000 164596 2339991 231651 3185539 1249843 2205442 312526 666834 1053013 994119 962880 43200 231919 2973800 2933174 Model GeneralMembershipAviation AdministrServicesMagazine $ 9159808 328806 588480 922367 $11627700 1366600 176600 1690300 $11859500 355200 direct costs* 382306 FAI & Contests Nats $ 6708300 400000 176600 158400 5455368 18584162 1190593 Public Relations $5366600 282600 235400 254800 2665555 87000 164596 2339991 231651 3185539 624921 839702 78226 200134 1053013 994119 962880 43200 231919 661600 93800 266700 624922 263140220500 7810031200 80000 $100942974 $22036352 $41113423 $1 2938246 $ 33258703 287726 $134489403 $22036352 $41113423 $33258703 $46484675 2973800 2933174 $15678298 220500 31200 120000 $9176655 $15678298 $9176655 FINANCIAL REPORT Cont pg 75 being done very well during 1979 end year books should show surplus will applied reduce remaining deficit last year Meanwhile has major reduc tion concerning insurance costs 1979 could result expense budget reduction about $50000 other hand amount saved depends upon much AMA has absorb costs claims up $1000 per accident Until known end 1979 savings insurance costs currently considered being held es crow reserve against claims very like ly however will insurance surplus will add overall surplus completely wipeout 1978 deficit remains seen present 79 budget doing well expense bud get has gotten out hand con tinued good results rest 1979 AMA should black start 1980 PROFILE OF UFE MEMBER DR JIM EDWARDS L-24 Jim McNeill AMA Historian Internationally recognized Radio Control Pattern flying nationally heralded team manager judging contributions known everywhere gentleman gra cious sportsman seldom has Academy Model Aeronautics bestowed Life Member ship flier spectacular flying career upon Dr jim Edwards New Al bany Mississippi walked out flight line last summer Lake Charles Nats asked chief RC Pattern judges could pose picture fora second two Sure came instant reply So under wicked August afternoon sun big 8-lb Pattern ships whining snapped shot Doc Edwards did Jim acquire unparalleled ex pertise entourage admiring friends around world started young thing age 6 pasting together Paul Gillow Joe Ott Sc solid balsa kits little solid models dear hearts lived 30s World War II found him 76 Model Aviation SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT witn rnantom r-ju ignition engine ooitea Henry Struck New Ruler Navy radio gunner war thing likes Continued page 79 PRESIDENTS REPORT President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS EARL E WITT 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 SENIOR CITIZEN MEMBERSHIP some confusion about senior citizens membership last months Presidents Report Execu tive Council time motion Council Meeting discussing NEXT years dues wherein committee make recommendation council January 1980 actual motion stated voted upon passed record ed tape temporary nature thing [the senior citizen membership fee reduction] should put expedient until commit tee reports subsequently interpreted motion mean decrease dues would start immediately However Executive Director took exception statement basing position AMA Headquarters transcript incorrectly reported motion sub ject committee recommendation position AMA Headquarters staff could handle change middle yearso its back Council facts could work modelers advantage massive cuts government support parks rec reation taxpayers voting down tax increases park bond issues Park Recreation Directors screaming volunteer help US Jaycees have just initiated national athletic program wherein donate supplies work time Parks Recreation facilities tunately backed General Foods Premier Athletic Products benefits offer recreational fa cilities minimal cost volunteer manpower low equipment needs pro motional materials guidelines Volunteers California set up foundation help state park sys tem raised $15 million made 13000 acres land available de partment organize own volunteer program park recreation facili tiesincluding airstrips model air planes Ammunition such endeavors article Seymour Gold* PhD Associate Professor Environmen tal Planning University Cali fornia Gold believes demand recreational land will increase 1000 percent future says unavailability land would imply such future steps use rationing man datory education/licensing some ac tivities multiple-use zoning time space 24-hour use facilities exten sive user fees public competition private enterprise available rec reation resources feel cant convince recre ation facility directors model airFLYING SITES little chance receiving government assistance flying sites Park Recreation facilities Car ter Administrations proposed budget cut some $25 billion seems aimed directly Park Recreation May 24th Congress set ceiling $150 million 1980 Urban Park Recreation Recovery Program Eighty-five percent budget goes local recovery projects 368 localities depressed enough el igible subsequent reports Ive gotten number eligible cities dwindling due red tape month June Congress hold ing hearings figure out cut ___________________________________ government red tape industry costs* Found California ParksandRec agency inefficiency Parks andreation reprinted national RecreationParks Recreation May 1979 planes will provide proper recreation use Dr Golds opinions 1 Most ideas current use about recreation open space preser vation cities premised thinking 1930s 2 Most recreation plans ac knowledge accommodate significant changes trends leisure lifestyles legislation technology values 3 objectives public park recreation systems better ac commodate needs supplier user 4 project past present may realistic light cur rent trends toward aging society growth management decreasing real come energy shortage Let know what think what doing MDA PROGRAM Now modeling programs go ing around country Jerry Kids want remind com petitors man event de serve attention man Bill Allen DeKalb IL event Aero-Chal lenge Muscular Dystrophy Bill has organized past five years Last year working over 300 hours prepare MDA program brought 137 contestants 12 states Canada England event brought nations $129775 Jerry Lewis fund drive wish con tact Bill address telephone num ber follows William J Allen 1626 Mayflower Drive Dekalb IL 60115 814-756-51 17 MORE ON AMA HQ STAFF comments subject precipi tated lengthy dissertation Exec utive Director last months Model Aviation under title Apples Oranges As elected chief executive September1979 77 / SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeilI AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 am interrupting conclusion special interest group MIAMA FLYERS present impor tant report Academy Headquar ters Washington DC As secretary/ treasurer AMA vow bring least three times year up date home office conducting business month would like tell about accounting money-hand ling system way address listed above have questions about AMAs money business dues money handled write will answer will going back Washington periodically can answer reasonable question might pose observation AMAs method doing business efficient well-managed Everyone Washing ton office bonded employ ees dedicated hard-working thought mind report di rectly column traced dollars through path minute enter building until way bank both checks cash will take minute read can relay information Its money have right know 99% money received deposit ed very same day bank mail dues money Joan Shipley opens mail removes check places basket Carol Mer feld receives basket feeds check information Burroughs AE300 computer AMA owns computer information automatically record/ Academy Model Aeronautics believe responsibility membership report organiza tion see will rubber-stamp endorse action official em ployee agree Differences opinion normal healthy progressive organization Maintaining status quo will often lead deca dence decay am firm believer no organization well-organized operated cannot improved upon report subject July issue result Executive Di rectors statement fact Headquarters workers could probably make money elsewhere such working government com ments questions directed reference article Therefore wrote context comparing HQ staff Civil Service pointed out opinion due abnor mal escalation rate HQ staff salaries very doubtful staff could make elsewhere especially government So now airing differences another tack Apples Oranges difference between AMA Government Apples Oranges difference predominant current comparison Director other associations As subscribing member American Society Association Execu tives having firsthand knowledge publications AMA Executive Director quoting can draw complete ly different conclusion statistics some 35 pages salary pay sur vey reports 1977 salary figures Chief Executive Officer referred AMA Executive Director WSAE pertains Washing ton DC its metropolitan area branch American Society Association Executives ASAE average salary quoted $59608 gathered 24 associations similar staff size cluded 58% trade associations trade associations average salary alone $72814 considerably inflates average associations rep resentative WSAE stated Trade associations likely pay top executive indi vidual membership associationsstatis tics prove As average salary cannot con clude figures way relative organization applicable national averages applied figures would deflated further average salaries ex ecutive heads Washington DC 38% higher place such Co lumb us same type counter analysis can applied latest $45000 median salary association executives reported ASAE based budget classifications median salary organization budget range top 64% 161% higher AMA budget depending whethef $564348 allocated magazine included budget whole difference opinion particular $36580 salary however aca demic question Headqaurters staff salariesit within control AMA HQ management estab lished AMA Executive Council impression upper eche lon Headquarters employees overpaid lower grades underpaid something alluded Dr Alan C Filley in dependent analysis HQ 1977 Sub sequent changes Executive Direc tor seem to have worsened status rather improve Executive Director picked sen sitive point used statement As Civil Service Supervisor long standing would have difficulty finding government positions directly comparable upper levels AMA employment pointing out difference between government work AMA level government pay feel managers have great er diversity responsibility AMA staff employees rather less reason difficulty finding direct ly comparable positions because could think similar jobs government employees put six-hour workday office practiced AMA re maining 25% workday being un accounted basis making up doing work home enroute 78 Model Aviation ed big work sheet work sheet contains enough information process membership card computer also totals up money day pre pare deposit slip work sheets transcribed journal totalled balanced month month after bank reconciliation totals posted general ledger Ledgers balanced monthly statements issued quarterly Cash goes through same process Carol puts cash info com puter via deposit slip hustled off bank 1st Union Bank American Security Bank Trust used receive deposits may boring reading some interesting years past asked myself same question may have asked yourself time two stealing going AMA HQ could ever answer emphatically NO None what soever joint CLEANtop bot tom As secretary/treasurer no pays salary am elected membership am modeler like No has brainwashed either drove Birmingham Washington carand back again May speak openly frankly Last year US Internal Revenue Service descended upon home office audited books Z idea being change tax status Eventually move reclassify us tax-wise failed OK what anything wrong going IRS would have located good friend Federal Judge Jim Davis ac tive District Judge pointed out has permitted mention two important points concerning IRS audit AMA last year 1 Any stealing financial irregu larities turned up audit would have serious consequences future tax status 2 Any unreasonable travel other wise expenditures officials would have serious reflection What am telling received clean financial bill health Internal Revenue people aware addi tion AMA books audited annually independent auditing firm Washington DC Raymond H McGivern Company comes once year checks books own pay service want meet some beau tiful ladies handle money snap Chief Comptrol ler Gisele Jackson took picture last year lady has Bachelor Masters Degrees Accounting Ben Franklin University Washington DC born Latvia now part Russia left old country 11 years old Russians swept through Latvia Lithuania Es tonia WW II bounced around through Poland Denmark Germany eventual way America mother died along hard way Germany Gisele studied medicine two years displaced persons camp Needless say likes US best lady first class ac countant feel lucky have First worked NAA 1957 Weve last 20 years since membership mere 14000 year s-iere uiane nawley Diane has professional training accounting too oldest six children lit tle brothers sisters Paul Brian Mary Alice Patricia Maureen Diane makes deposits balances books writes checks etc Another accounting assistant pic tured above Mary Ann Curtin Mary Ann joined AMA part-time basis third year college student major ing Accounting has now become full-time employee assists phases detailed work Dont forget have ques tions about dues moneywrite will answer See next month. JIM EDWARDSCant pg 76 best remember Ohlsson 23 purchased mustering out pay Doc worked way through Mississippi College lifeguard being rewarded small room under pooi itself live taught school principal Tupelo MS subsequently attended University Tennessee Dental School Memphis first exposure RC Pattern flying came Pattern flying legendary today Doc won Masters 1969 Indianapolis came 2nd 1970 Nats immortal Jim Kirkland Soon good sound judgment competitors took hold dominated time big contests 1971 Doc Team Manager RC Team Doylestown PA chief judge Las Vegas NV chief Pattern judge 76 Bicentennial Dayton Nats Also 1976 chief judge South Africa World Championships way being paid South African Association Radio Flyers 1977 US judge World Championships Continued page 81 MODEL AVIATION MAGAZINE INCOME AND EXPENSE STATEMENT year ending December 31 1978 Income Membership Subscriptions dues allocation Advertising Incomenet$ 7102397 Hobby Shop2728146 Other Subscriptions272835 Plans Incomenet SubtotalIncome other allocated Allocation Free Distributions officers CDs etc Total Income Expenses Editorial Expenses Monthly Columnists Drafting Articles Plans Pictures____________ Production Costs Composition Typesetting etc Art & Photo Color Separation Printing Misc Supplies___________ Reprints printing Circulation Expenses Postage magazine reprints_____________ $35455800 $ 10699894 1Q7j39 70333 $47226133 $ 1313800 639200 3030333 83333 2047605 380859 489270 19607592 38738 563164 1368906 3276239 Labels & sort mag & reprint Administrative Costs Telephone Insurance Promotion Miscellaneous Travel____________ Total Direct Costs Allocated Expenses % gen AMA exp Salaries & Taxes$11859500 Rent355200 Miscellaneous Office341 240 Postage.182306 Subtotal Allocated Expenses Total Expenses Net Income Unrelated Business Taxes Federal & State PICKING ON HITS obvious differences opinions among AMA Executive Council members subjectsAMA News has prolific such disagreements since first year good aspect shows dont have rubberstamp Council merely Okays recommendations President Executive Director other hand bickering public hardly constructive opinions important working out consensus final analysis offi cial Council decisions determine AMA policies Hopefully current arguing will settle down Presidents column month theres AMA salaries subject being left Executive Council rather argue further other note some HQ people disagree strongly contrast should noted what Secretary Treasurer says column monthhe visited HQ recently wrote about 2252032 389491 2641523 6347 214244 50000 72364 72038 3258703 $46196949 1029184 287726 $ 58 WHY WASHINGTON recent issue magazine indicated due Cost factors MA headquarters should moved less expensive location Mean its fact hundreds national sociations consider vital DC folio wing letter MA member gives latter side story deep concern RC modeler member AMA have fol lowing recent discussion concerning possible relocation AMA Headquarters wish offer comments mem berships consideration light own experience almost 20 years representing International Telephone Telegraph Corp oration Washington future model aviation un fortunate degree rests federal regulatory agenciesthe Federal Communications Com mission RC frequencies Federal Avia tion Administration its potential inpose severely limiting jurisdiction over model aircraft despite success AMAs voluntary safety code Environmental Protection Agency may expand its jurisdiction area noise control Also actions other federal agencies quasifederal agencies such US Postal Ser vice connection mailing Model vi ation IRS regarding tax factors affect ing cost ofoperating organization exceeding importance AMA its membership future growth possibly actual existence hobby may hinge future decision federal regulator example ongoing attempt AMA secure additional frequencies FCC RC use interests member ship best protected point view its Headquarters location check Washington DC classi fied telephone directory yellow pages reveals seven pages listings trade professional hobby associations Washington ad dress According calculations approximately 1600 organizations shown telephone directory ranging As sociation American Railroads Zero Pop ulation Growth Inc no accident 1600-some associations have fices Washington DC Bismarck North Dakota organizations recog nize necessity easy access Con gress myriad administrative agencies increasingly influence memberships activities same reasons more organizations relocating head quarters other cities Nations Capital addition 1600-odd associations maintain Washington offices virtually major US company has Washington liaison office interface govern mental agencies associations corp orations assure would maintain offices Washington unless proven value vantage point Washingtonand have several times consulted Associations Executive Di rector General Counsel respect particular approaches FCC Congress believe AMAs Washington headquarters location has proven incalculable value permitting close liaison concerned governmental agencies thereby averting ex cessive governmental regulation over sport important perhapsand frequently deal FCC matters myselfthe continuing close contact exercised AMA headquarters personnel FCCs constantly changing Commissioners staff has assisted ob tainingand retainingvaluable spectrum use privileges summary AMA expected repre sent its members interest maximum extent its headquarters should remain Washington Since responsibilityto pro tect promote model aviationdepends large dgree upon AMAs relationship federal government agencies matter prudent management AMA staff convenient offices involved Fur thermore location necessitates higher cost headquarters operation might otherwise possible additional expense should regarded vital contribution being better able serve needs members Hundreds other national associ ations have found necessary located DC area having moved considerable expense AMA re 80 Model Aviation verse move out area would con trary what other national associations have found overriding requirement Washington presence Very truly yours John F Ryan AMA No 94615 JIM EDWARDS Cont pg 79 saw him last year busy judging hot sun help others enjoy wonderful sport next time see him will probably doing same thinghelping others making possible newcomers compete successfully fairly enjoy ex pert judging Doc Edwards lives quietly beauti ful wife Jackie Mississippi practicing den tistry Radio Control flying Jackie goes contests him sometimes helps tabu late tables new modelers have helped managing judging $1000 contribution made Academy become Life Member thanks us Doc Edwards Would like bea Life Member will assigned two-digit AMA Life Mem bership number L front number will NEVER reassigned anyone will number forever after gone Heres Send $1000 AMA Headquarters Washington DC may paid quarterly increments $250 have privilege designating man ner AMA shall invest spend donation wish money go fund another can designate name will enshrined Academy life rolls ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INCOME STATEMENT year ending December 31 1978 No Member Dues Rate Members Jr/Sr@$ 3008644 Jr/Sr@600414 JrjSr@10002523 Fain Open@10001112 Open@130018274 Open@170040090 Booster@various173 TotalMemberships71 230 Less Partial year credits Total Membership Income Magazines Members $35455800 Allocation distribu tion Free Members 439 Subtotal Other Income Life Memberships$ 509200 Club Charter Fees3572385 Sanction Insurance152250 Sanction Fees485200 FAI Stamps830900 Supply & Service Salesnet755216 Film Rental278100 Interest Income2275965 Contributions29920 Misc Membership Service Fees121825 MA Advertising & Other Mag Income Total Other Income Gross Income Deduct Operating Expenses$134489403 Less Expense Allocation Mag 4675 Net Income Loss Total $ 2593200 248400 2523000 1112000 23756200 68153000 JJ9~P $9 849 2600 1016145 $97476455 36526239 $60950216 L9j 0961 $69961177 $18043551 Reprint & Meg Alloc Per Member UPDATE TRANS-AM RELAY RACE project GO now signed up 60 teams seven people five teams leg also 60 AMA Contest Di rectors signed up monitor teams per formance across country takes place Depart START OF RACE Sept 4 Tues Dulles Intl Airport Sept 6 Thurs Raleigh NC Sept 10 Mon Columbia SC Sept 12 Wed Montgomery AL Sept 14 Fri Jackson MS Sept 17 Mon Shreveport LA Sept 19 Wed Ft Worth TX Sept21 Fri Odessa TX Sept 24 Mon El Paso TX Sept 26 Wed Tucson AZ Sept 28 Fri Blythe CA Oct 1 Mon Ontario CA Leg F G H K L starting Labor Day weekend conjunction raising funds Jerry Kids Muscular Dystrophy Associations annual cam paign Clubs stops will hold lo cal fund raising model air shows behalf MDA club interested doing contact AMAs Special Events department Trans-Am race malor PR effort AMA behalf model aviation gen eral idea gain appreciation Stop-Over Richmond VA Fayetteville NC Atlanta GA Meridian MS Monroe LA Dallas TX Abilene TX Van HornTX Lordsburg NM Phoenix AZ Indlo CA Barstow CA Arrive Sept 5 Wed Raleigh NC Sept 7 Fri Columbia SC Sept 11 Tues Montgomery AL Sept 13 Thurs Jackson MS Sept 15 Sat Shreveport LA Sept 18Tues Ft WorthTX Sept 20 Thurs Odessa TX Sept 22 Sat El PasoTX Sept 27Thurs Tucson AZ Sept 27 Thurs Blythe CA Sept 29 Sat Ontario CA Oct 2 Tues Las Vegas NV END OF RACE capabilities model aircraft addition involving AMA members different kind national activity Bob Doris Rich successfully flew across USA 23 daysfrom Kitty Hawk NC Oceanside CAin October 1975 project directors Trans-Am route essentially same variations Washington DC Ontario CA extra leg Las Vegas final ceremonies Circus Circus Hotel Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Inland ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NJ 03060 Rymond Giboulean 39 High St Old Town ME 04468 George Parker 7 Paul Dr LeeMA 0t238 A Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Dr Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kittery MC 03904 case didnt notice Earl WiCt has already stated some agenda items next Council meeting held Nats items Review magazine policies guidelines review film budget progress September 1979 81 Member Magazines $300$ 124200 7001766100 3005482200 70028063000 20300 $35455800 1070439 10699894 $47226133 44675 $ 741458 use recommendations by-laws changes already formed committee anticipated demanding rules safety NMPRA response requested considera tion plan firm flying site procurement program will proposed John Worth reading have puts other items feel important let hear THIS WEEK special interest groups will probably meeting Council perhaps day before Council meeting will beon Wednesday August 1st Belated thanks Ernie LaChance Haverhill MA George Denault Amesbury MA helped cart gear District meeting Ernie putting great flying demo RC plane kitted whats-his-name designed Trixter Beam few years ago have just completed Beam original plans scratch-built time three channels am looking forward having lot slow flying fun before Nats time As views living up Queen Mary differ some people con cerning Council stayed during April meetings California didnt stay New lesey C New Ysk II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grigg District VicePresident 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 Associate Vice-Ppesldests Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkees NY 10705 John Byrne 3629 213th St. Bayside NY 11381 Frank Deench 9 Willow Ave Piscatawy NJ 08854 Havk thes 46 Cory Dr So Tom River NJ 08753 Adam SaltIer 50 Randi Rd. Apt A-2 Scherrectady NY 12309 Tom Silver RD 3 Bon 412 Messena NY 13662 Hank Smith 2 Lorraine Am Aabvrn NY 13021 PHILOSOPHICAL THOUGHTS thrilling filling satis fying moment have ever experienced modeler came June 12 privilege present aeromodeling 6th grade classes RoyaltonHartland Ele mentary School 95 kids sitting rapt tention absolutely silent seemingly absorbing word over 20 minutes oohing aahing through 42 minutes Marvelous Miniatures Finally taking group school yard flying demon strations Shuttle 2-meter sailplane 20-plus mph winds fractured tail end third flight totally insig nificant compared smiling faces kids Marvelous Try sometime Its great ego good model aviation same time BACK TO DISTRICT II AND AMA spent evening June 7 Kodak Aeromodelers Rochester asked same questions have virtually same problems other RC clubretaining fields RC frequencies noise have very distinct advantage being able use Kodak-owned property Rochester area Yet lost previous field due noise aboard several days three days maximum allowed wife stayed over another day paid full tariff extra day also paid AMA difference accommo dations wife total stay first time wife has taken trip incidentally 11 years Council meetings Furthermore rented car expense ate meals ex pense AMA did pay wifes fare receive free passages airlines either actually spent out pocket reimbursed over $200 cluding wifes -ir fare actually day pleasure visiting uncle up coast wasnt some prob lems gasoline shortage already out Furthermore something too people know Headquarters staff flew World Airways both ways order take advantage low airfares put up lot inconvenience doing AMA dollars watched over Executive Director Mr Worthso read grain salt see sarcasm trash another District complaints new field isbeingdeveloped again Kodak property time hope avoid noise syndrome problems further complicated having Control Line fliers group no space new field suitable fly ing requirements sufficient nationwide publicity make public aware pleasure satisfaction gained building flying model aircraft second questionnaire has mailed out time read respon ses will tallied fact time read Nats summer meeting Executive Council will history ac tions meeting will directly guided responses 158 questionnaires mailed clubs New Jersey New York will returned yours DO YOU KNOW YOUR DISTRICT OFFICERS Associate VPs named head ing column Contest Board mem bers Contest Coordinators listed Directory elsewhcre issue hope seven AVPs four Contest Board members three Contest Coordina tors FAI Team Selection Committee Members Control LineBill Bird 123 Beechwood Rd Florham Park NJ 07432 Outdoor Free Flight Bob Hatschek 316 Grosvenor St Douglastown NY 11363 IndoorC V Russo 143 Willow Way Clark NJ 07066 RC Soaring Leon Pike Rt 1 Lowman NY 14861 add above volunteer graciously takes care moving AMA booth around District request clubs Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 total 19 volunteers other VP serve within District rep resent AMA AMA Use Let know opinions way can better serve Ohiv sylvania West yqna III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District III Vice-President 1101 E Ralin Road Daytte OH 45429 Associate Vice-Presidents Joe Eiben 6192 Edenharst Lynharns OH 44124 Francis Fluharry 504 21st St ViennaWV 28101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadombrook St David PA 19087 tdwardWissr 1521 Sammir St. McKeesport PA 15131 NO DISTRICT Ill REPORT THIS MONTH Delawate e Disttict ef Columbia land h Catrlna vitgiea DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV VicePresident 607 Pallite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Associate Vice-Presidents Wayne Aberneshy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Nemport News VA 23606 Howard Crinpin 611 Beoshmood Dr Charlorrsnille VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 26210 Scottie Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19609 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Paul Yacohacci 6408 Winthrop Dr. Fayenteville NC 28301 has along hard fightfor John Worth HQ staff finally paid off now have tax exempt status back Maybe now AMA HQ can once again turn efforts business running Academy stead writing letters IRS Its tough fightthanks Headquarters month would like report change representation Radio Control Contest Board Wayne Abernethy AVP southern Maryland has assumed position will replace Fred Gregg has done fine job thank Fred dedi cation hard work Wayne RC Pattern flier very active competition flies Masters class very knowledgeable competition needs Wayne will also remain AVP southern Maryland until can find replacement him Anyone around Baltimore southern Maryland area terested Control Line Free Flight Clubs am getting very much correspondence Control Line Free Flight clubs District IV newsletters clubs except Brain Busters know must some guys out Dis trict IV cant ALL happy So lets hear let know what club doing what would like see within AMA Nats Any District IV AMAers going Nats Look up LincolnIll whole week Lets get acquainted Whats Happening District IV Plans shaping up District IV Meeting looks like date will first weekend October As soon date firm will make mailing clubs District 82 Model Aviation Prunes Georges Radio Control Club Prince Georges Radio Control Club Ches apeake Bay RC Club Charles County RC Club have put together Quickie 500 Racing Association club shares work load rotate races between three clubs Anyone wanting informa tion activity contact Kenny Green house PG RC Roanoke Valley RC Club Thanks RVRC putting newsletter mailing list RVRC has fun fly auction planned June 23rd Unfortunately article will appear after event over though am writing early June So keep mind have 60-day lead time maga zine articles hope visit RVRC near future Eastern Soaring Lines Soaring enthusiasts out have just received copy ESL news letter think very good full information aimed Soaring buff Soaring would like copy would like join write Howard Smith 1430 Kingsley Drive Warminster PA 18974 Concord Mall Show Three clubs got together put mall show can see picture very good display set up clubs involved First State RC Club 50 aircraft 30 members Delaware RC Club 45 aircraft 25 members Wilmington MAC Control Line club just proves RC UC can work gether put good show understand about 10000 people per day approx imate average viewing Thanks Scottie DC Radio Control Club DCRC recently awards night years valuable member Fred Neilson received prestigious Al Montska Award Hampton Roads RC Club Hampton Roads club has just second annual Tower Mall Static Show small growing club did tremendous job club has 33 members provided excess 60 aircraft display club two years old sure active group chance visit June 12 regular club meeting very good question answer session about AMA also about what other clubs doing District After meeting adjourned next room refreshments surprise marvelous cake AMA logo words Welcome Mr Mrs Foreman Mary cake delicious wife thank club very inter esting worthwhile evening picture shows club president Bob Howell treasurer Richard Dawson Tower Mall Show Alabama C Florida gia issippi to Rico South tarolina essee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Associate Vice-Presidents John Gorday 631 Queen Circle Jackson MS 39209 Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood 0e. Hunosoille AL 35805 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlee Sr t3iarleston Hgts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Delray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr. Nasheille TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Boo 1532 Foiardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman P0 Boo 1643 Eglin AFB FL 32542 Tom Thacker 2390C Lawrencanille Hwy. Decatur GA 30033 Jacksonville FL Rebel Rally May 26-2 7 thermal got away Free Flighters attacked RC area sending RC registration cards scattering carrying off concession stand garbage bags Now thats thermal reports Rebel Rally success though unfortunate incident unsportsmanship Combat circle witnessed 300400 spectators Such conduct totally unrep resentative thousands good sports hobby Years effort create favorable image public can ruined few minutes bad sporL read about Linda Brown July issue Model Aviation see page 72 now rest story Linda didnt get first girl win top AMA schol arship herself owes some success Brown Free Flight Team com posed parents sister Susan broth nrt Pernr Davidl cast hand won first P-30 Junior Susan second second Spe cial Rubber second Special HLG family flies together wins together earlier issue remarked Richard Jackson built 11 Super Prontos picture Richard Super Pronto No XII John Hudson editor Brandon Fly ers newsletter Brandon FL reports club held contest recently drew over 800 spectators received full page photos text Tampa Tribune DISTRICT V CLUB OF THE MONTH Capital City RC Club Jackson MS formed 1952 has grown mem bership 55 members original group still active Bob Hinkle Bill Payne Frank Ruscio clubs field provided Parks Recreation Department City Jackson Cade Sentell field maintenance supervisor working hard keep city happy clubs mainten ance Billy Collier club photographer pro vided photos picture taken Paul Miley Small Field Free Flight Contest Susan am won Junior High Point Trophy David aroundotPattsrnatthe September 1979 83 l-rIs John Uoraay barney Orndorff holding Award Excellence Oscar Tissue Al Robertson Back Ir Ed Hobson Randy Quattlebaum Raymond Driv er Herman Quattlebaum Barry Driver Jerry Dustt Andy Miner Millard Coulson Larry Welsh Robert Easley Cliff Cobb Jim Hust Phillip Smith Capital City RC Club interested mainly Sport Pattern Scale teaching beginners build fly Illinois ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 60090 Associate Vice-Presidents Dase Davis DA Enterprises Box 335 Haubstadt IN 47639 chuck Delano 7203A Twin Oaks Dr Indianapolis IN 46226 Roger Geers RR 5 Quincy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 709 Nt 44th St Kansas city MO 04116 Oman Lee 819 Mandrake Banania IL 60510 Jim Sears P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Bob Underwood 4109 concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63126 did what appears Indy RC South secretary Don Duncans right expression scans paperwork before treasurer Bob Gasiorowski presi dent Tom Dobbs center Throughout country club officers staff members involved endless papermill organiza tion administration hobby/sport unsung heros real AMA Photo AVP Chuck Delano Things August 15-16 Lexington KY MAC Pat tern Scale Meet Kearny Field August 19 Terre Haute IN RC Club Fun Fly C Banks 812 533-2375 August 26 Kansas City Northern Knights Open Fun Fly AVP Frank Hughes September 2 Holiday Fun Fly Madison County IN RC Flyers Near Frankton IN northeast Indianapolis Ron Daily RR 1 Box 197 Alexandria IN 46001 September 2 Bloomington IL SlRS Mammoth Scale Frank Whalen 15 Norbloom Ave Bloomington IL 61701 309 828-0804 September 2 Aero-Challenge CL Meet Muscular Dystrophy Bill Allen 1626 May flower Dr Dekalb IL 60115 September 3 Kansas City RC Flying Cir cus Muscular Dystrophy Jacomo Park September 8-9 Lexington KY MAC RC Soaring Meet Kearny Field SOAR newsletter confirmed Jay Gerber did film some Scale Soaring Plainfield AMA film Scale Thanks Helen Olsen contribution ensure new film will include important event Congratulations KCRC new hard-surface runway 40 400 ft almost large enough get down onI did say almost Lake County RC Club northeast Illinois sponsored excellent Mall Show Lakehurst Mall Waukegan IL June 2 & 3 Both quality quantity far exceeded expectations Very enjoyable same days beautiful Chicagoland RC Clubs Super Fun-Fly managed get couple flights place about 3rdfrom bottom Contestant turnout rather poor well-managed contest guys better get out winter will too soon As usual good intentions sum mer fouled up Things looked good visit areas summer mechanic strike put out streets two months Now schedules chaos DC-lOs grounded June brings weekend work call July August off Denver check Out DC-8 previously scheduled May So excuse tending clubs contest OH dont have buy BSIm giving away About time reading Executive Council will planning some elec tions Soon club will receive informa tion next year will receiving bal lots renewal applications Maybe too early think about future AMA leadership AMA now stands facing three tall moun tains has very little anyclimbing equip ment mountains 1 Flying Site avail ability 2 Federal Communications Commis sion 3 Federal Aviation Agency opinion AMA management has great responsibility ahead AMA leaders must individuals afraid step out take lead meet formidable challenges contemporary society AMA cannot simply rest home reminiscing yesterday and/or desiring maintain status quo Flip Wilson once said cant hit jackpot dont throw few nickels machine us need throw some nickels now nickels letter form guide directions differ say agree let know have some ideas send may letter changes maintains course presents jackpot idea Dont bashful meeting being planned Chicago area September 79 will invite members trade contest directors AAA meets Nats Event Directors certain others significant backgrounds list may dude think interested let know Invitations will mailed late August now happy landings See yall low igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 luwa Avenue Muscatine IA 52761 Associate Vice-Presidents James Clark 4444 Woodview Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Robert Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 65804 Tiw Price 11267 Sear Sterling Hgts MI 48078 William Robning 4494 Tanglewood Tn St Joseph MI 49085 Oenff Snyles 2601 5 Beaumont Am. Kansusnille WI 53139 Terry Taylor 6306 Lombardy Lane Crysnal MN 55428 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus MI 48174 have just returned SIG/IMAC contest Montezuma IA As usual very good turnout present plenty bi planes As usual DES MOINES MODELAIRES doing usual job running show Modelaires have assist ed contest year have special thank to Sig sponsoring annual event July 12 Governor ROBERT RAY Iowa proclaimed July IOWA MODEL AVIATION MONTH proclamation response request Muscatine Miniature Aircraft Association Iowa chart ered clubs invited participate util izing proclamation PR clubs events have received some correspondence con cerning flying site conflicts between clubs unfortunate things occur would suggest problems best solved mutual cooperation discussion blatant disregard others requirements An act courtesy may prevent prob lems displays good sportsmanship some groups arguing about fields interesting note some multi-in terest clubs encompass RC CL FF severe problems inter ested done contact Ames IA Sundusters 117 Manning Ave Ames IA 50010 ask Mike Anderson Western Lake Superior Flying & Hiking Soci ety 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 clubs manage mix aspects model avi ation difficulty am including some pictures WLSF & HS Notice small field background L-R Gale Trostad Ken Kluad trudge back retreiving models 84 Model Aviation Mrs Al Robertson cnet scorer ana Iviegnoule Classic trophies Hidden hiding behind trophies Mrs Cade Sentell Mrs Cliff Cobb uianay uuatiieoaum auspusys nia Lauarcur Scale Nosen J-3 Cub Thanks Indian City RC Ann Arbor Falcons Western Michigan RAF Sooland RC Modelers Des Moines Modelaires newsletters read have seen some improvement some thanks LES HARD District VII West news letter seminar publish newsletter make sure Zip Codes address phone number helpful See Lincoln Arkansas siana Mexico C Okiaboma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 1500 Anita Street Sulphur IA 70663 Associate Vice-Presidents Bazz Averill9117 La Barranea NE Alborqxserqoe NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Saiphur LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr. Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Larry Sarsor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesnille OK 74003 Another month has elapsed another column duewhat sam hill say time Well starters has real busy time activities especially getting visit different areas meet have sorely repressed must admit however getting few flights Sunday afternoonsthat sacred daugh ters made Beaumont fun flyall 45 miles away plans attend two-week school LSU Baton Rouge June thus hopefully spend some time various groups area New Orleans Unfortunately fickle finger fate pointed way such following multi-mil lion dollar fire chemical plant work job has temporarily changed help put plant back together Luckily no hurt will finish repairs about August 1 maybe latter part sum mer will permit some travel District hope mentioned last month good friend AVPs Ned Barnes hospital following heart attack doing pretty well until couple days ago mid-June new flare up trouble As writing scheduled go Houston tests probably surgery within few days AMA business According newsletters awful lot activity go ing District summer re ports have heard Dallas Trade Show indicate terrific makes sick have missed second time couple months ago mentioned assigning RC frequencies industrial users voice communications systems No dont have good news ever subject discussed Council Meeting Long Beach haste last month neglected mention subject So now understand situation stand FCC AMA has working through FCCs prescribed procedure obtain additional fre quency allocations AMAs proposal has passed first hurdle very laborious time-con suming process gestation period FCC act subject about yearwe probably three four months now similar proposal taken through proper bureaucratic red tape few years ago accomplished acquisition present 72-75 MHz frequencies Hopefully pa tience success can once again should emphasized have never granted guarantee exclusivity frequencies FCC simply reserved us convenient However AMA has through years efforts redoubled now tempted get FCC grant exclusivity based safety nothing else Following meeting Long Beach have again appealed relief high power intruders frequencies Will successful knows Complete success would utterly amazing However can hope least some relief end would encourage individually write FCC elected officials national explaining carefully what concerned about what seek Ask help Remember letter 50 signatures still letter 50 letters signature big stack mail Last month laid out feelings subject Model Aviation magazine what hope last time closing month thought would address hopefully last time subject dues increase took place yearfrom $1 7/year $25 year Now no doubt per centage-wise big increase minute lets look subject perspective last dues increase 1975 Thats right 1975 until 1979 dues did change service provided full membership including magazine Wouldnt nice everything else remained con stant price during period However wouldnt have nice salary stayed sameand Ill bet didnt have ready access figures inflation years has definitely us both costs cases wages AMA able remain solvent some years dues increase due increasing membership However 1977 inflation caught up began eating reserve funds mid1978 crisis finances upon us year AMA red several thou sands dollars Thus dues increase Now lets look increase different light What would have happened would we just followed inflationary trend dues during past several years simplicity have used 7% per year Presidents current soon increased guideline Dues 7% Annual YearActualInflation 1974$16 $1600 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 19 80* Total Dues $134 74-80 Remarks Open member mci magazine 171712Incr voted Counc action 171830No actual crease until 79 171960 172097 252244 252400 $1 3843 * Assuming no increaseand appears case table points out dues increased yearly 7% would actual ly have paid $543 through 1979 $443 through 1980 years since 1974 actually did dues So yes leap dues rather large long term rate increase actually below Presidential Guidelines 7% Now think actual national inflation rate has really below 7% per year since 1974 reality has closer 10% per year Doesnt fact able grow prosper dues inflation rate less overall average show see ing improvement efficiency grow larger really wasnt dues increase wrong putting off long caused difficulty Thought month sure wheels down before landingif prop tips keep breaking just before touchdown probab ly hint forgot think am kid ding An acquaintance has real cute homebuilt kind actually get has enthralled its perform ance once three times has forgotten lower gear props expensive Colorado as C Nebraska C Ntsh taknula h takola IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue Nt 68005 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Blod Casper WY 82601 Faa1 Kenel 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 dim OReilly 4760 N Bansin Wichita KS 67220 Jim Rickeots 516S CloodasSioun Falls SD 57103 1979 LINCOLN NATS last chance before Nats thank stepped forward help make possible have yet signed up would like help September 1979 85 uave I-eonma secretary-treasurer WLSF & HS readies Peanut Cougar flight waiting no wind April 22 FF meet still time See nearest district officer help will appreciated AMA NATS LINCOLN 10 Executive Council recently appointed By-Laws Revision Committee review report revision recommendations Coun cil Once Council has reviewed recom mendations will presented AMAs Leader members vote Leader member vote way by-laws can re vised am honored selected Council member important committee Hopefully within District aware opinions sug gestions constructive ideas welcome Now suggestions can have important impact Whether reside within outside District IX please take advantage added opportunity ex press wishes committee makes its first report Council during Nats week work will continue NOMINATING COMMITTEE year since District IX oddnumbered district AMA members within District have opportunity nominate Leader member Contest Director resident District office District IX Vice-President Nominations should forwarded AMA HQ will circu late nominations members Nom inating Committee event list nominees given district lengthy seldom happens Committee must narrow down two candidates two names will placed ballot Open AMA member receives bal lot dues renewal form may mark ballot VOTE send renew membership time. already have right vote chance VOTEl matters much vote informed enough care enough vote typical amount voting usually 17% 25% AMA membership Make leaders responsible larger per centage membership Odd-numbered district vice-president positions office secretary/treasurer will years ballot District IX leader years Natslets leader voting percentage DISTRICT OFFICERS FOR 1980 District IX Vice-President will need nominations 1980 district officers Included area positions Contest Boards Coordinators Associate Vice-Pres idents positions appointed dis trict vice-president one-year terms nominations suggestions volunteers can forwarded another chance voice opinions District ing managed YEAR OF THE FLYING SITE District IX will probably always remembered Year Nats following also happened 1979 flying sites charter clubs no longer have pay $500 fee insure site owners benefit now free AMA has released new publication en titled Getting Keeping Flying Sites Contact HQ further information two new films specifically designed clubs use getting keeping flying sites have budgeted films will aimed city county governments park boards etc full-time employee position HQ helping clubs get flying sites being created Add fact insurance liability went $250 deductible $50 deductible can see some will call Year Flying Site IRS/AMA UPDATE regard IRS revocation AMAs tax exempt status AMA has successful ly defended itself case showing what Simple Govern ment never simple letter regional commissioner Internal Revenue Service AMA explains AMA able retain its exempt status too feel AMA what merits status investigation itemized things just ifies exempt status guess what No 1 list Disseminating information members via its publication Model Aviation through distribution topical films has produced Model Aviation Nuff said DISTRICT MEETING district meeting scheduled October 27 1979 Kansas City KS details available later See Nats TI4INKIN LINCOLNI Arrzcnu otna x da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redondo Beach tA 90278 Associate Vice-Presdemts Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Sham Fresno CA 93711 Lonnie Kroeber 4295 Boulder Hwy Las Vegas NV 89121 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rt B Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Soowder Ave Long Beach CA 908GB Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter Dr Salt Lake City uTB4l17 Summer flying full swing throughout US Reports out back say Sport fliers out force weekend recently concluded US Free Flight Championships saw number contestants down year partly could attribut ed difficulty obtaining gasoline people did show up flew events total entry also down last year lot CD John Ferrer said meet went off smoothly enough first year running annual show Some good news give once AMA won legal skirmish IRS Most aware IRS ruled couple years ago against AMA remaining tax ex empt ruling appealed upheld first level appeal Appeal higher level brought reversal ruling AMA once again bonafide tax exempt organiza tion Quite bit money spent legal fees HQ involvement sigh relief turn other matters mentioned last months column going hold election later year District X Contest Board members chance think can better job Volunteer job get nomination volunteer position Ill select person run against incumbent based resume Ive already got several nominations volunteers Control Line Board have month left after column appears print act Vot ing will individuals petitions Sig natures AMA numbers will required signature fancy cant read print name under sos Ill know AMA master file doesnt have filing AMA number goes al phabetical order instructions will re printed time vote arrives Votes will mailed postmark deadline will announced Last month reported AMA giv ing some financial help Russ Barrera s model museum mentioned Russ grave condition cancer sad task report month Russ died early May Modeling has lost another giant will sorely missed negotiations Lake Charles re gard AMA purchasing piece prop erty up air telegram mayor Lake Charles says would welcome us visit AMA president Earl Witt uncovered some problems Lack util ities whos pay same fact property donated Lake Charles US Department Interior some strings attached its use Would strings prevent use property AMA Only time will tell Stay tuned further developments Nevada AVP Lonnie Kroeber reports Las Vegas trying get 1984 Worlds Fair catch want put fair Radio fliers now fly course 1984 quite ways off possibility hangs over heads month has busy Ive visited three clubs have three tap later month first club vis ited also largest As matter fact could largest club AMA Im speaking Orange Coast Radio Control Club club has 500 members think night attended meeting presided over president Bill Hart VP Don Johnson bumped Harry Apoian meeting reason mention seem run Harry go sure gets around Sometime back nominated club Award Excellence given Council presented award Bill Hart clubs president accepted behalf entire 500 membership award given OCRCC because sponsor ing benefits Cancer Society years Also club has very active December Toys Tots pro gram charitable activity qualifies award Im proud say Im now honorary member club Bill bestowed honor after pre sented him Award Excellence showed huge gathering AMA film Mar velous Miniatures well-received 86 Model Aviation eagerly awaiting release Scale film fall Control Line Contest Board member Pete Brandt has given some information would like passed mild controversy going right now Control Line circles over use single-blade propellers movement has started ban except FAI events Pete against banning use based inputs hes received fliers Pete has asked print some comments hes received matter Hes hope will stimulate enough interest prompt write Contest Board member know column read others lust District X members Some comments 1 Rather ban single-bladed pro peller develop rigid set approved rules follow constructing both single- double-bladed propellers would include minimum hub thickness minimum hub dia meter types material used con struction methods 2 What believe needed concerning single-blade props set design guidelines putting together props counter weight assembly 3 question planes coming apart matter building good plane will resist wear tear vibrations found flying Speed single-blade prop less likely come apart counter-balance made cor rectly have blade select wood other material 4 rule restricting single-blade pro pellers cavalier method trying ramrodded through no concrete evidence problem single-bladed props Speed lanes some constructive thoughts sure comment Control Line Contest Board member invited town Sierra Madre attend meeting Sierra Madre Radio Control Modelers invite ex tended clubs newsletter editor Earle Levine club presided over president Art Major multi-interest club terests cover Helicopter Soaring Pattern Pylon Racing club has flying site land fill rock quarry days num bered property sale owner wont let put permanent pav ing down runways got around unique way members surplus conveyor belt four feet wide 100 feet long weighs 1000 pounds stake down using runway Very clever enjoyed film Marvelous Miniatures showed presently perusing new book available AMA Get Keep Flying Sites book full tips others overcome problems perhaps similar yours Last least month Ive out town Chino visit friend ly club call themselves American Model Airport Association president club Dick Deiner VP Ed Woodsen club also about lose flying site construction approaching ever closer also reading AMA book finding keeping site Send $2 copy club process incorporating itself plan finding another site really expanding starting ambitious project entire club pitching building Stafford B-24 kit will use training project club members familiar projects complexity also showed Marvelous Miniature club already seen once liked well opted see again meantime want remind AMA display have also want mention have copy Mar velous Miniatures possession excellent film show scout groups civic group want interest model aviation Contact Ill see what can set up THERMALS Alaska o ana on oqton XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 AodM Vic-P,dsets Al tlaer 1607 S non EIn Pncaello ID 83201 Sonon Dresn No 1 Boo 48 8oadniew MT 59015 Ed McColloaqh 53 SE Et Portland OR 97215 Olndo 26808 Done co. Kent WA 98031 COnack Thompson N 3813 Nornndse Seokan WA 99205 Don Zpoy 21418 NE Main St. Rednond WA 98052 new newsletter CL fra ternity new publication dedicated ex clusively Northwest CL model aviation Subscriptions cost $5 12 issues Fly ing Lines produced Mike Hazel John Thompson Send $ Flying Lines 1411 Bryant Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 newsletter intends improve communication among Northwest modelers will include columns written top modelers have seen first issue little help luck will become top publication Good luck guys articles first Flying Lines illustrative quality editorial material Because timeliness inter est across modeling lines have included benefit Fuel Crisis Threatens Model Aviation though subject has glossed over modeling press given bottomof-the-page play newsletters model ers facing critical fuel supply problem Based modeling press scannings talk hobby shop operators correspondence AMA general scuttlebutt what FL has learned about fuel crisis supplier nitromethane hobby industry users including modelers car racers motorcycles like supplier reasons date unpublished has reduced supply 10% what pre viously provided model aviation fuel makers cost what available has gone up 60% according source manufacturer reported has cut six barrels nitro month previous two barrels day wish answer nitro methane AMA President Earl Witt wrote Flying Lines editor John Thompson recently Some manufacturers manufactur ing higher nitro content fuels order stretch supply Bringing matter close home hobby shop Astoria OR told members CLAMS club previously ordered case Fox Missile Mist arrived carrying price ofbetter sit down thls$2495 gallon price confirmed other hob dealers say either cant get stuff will have charge prohibitive prices comment What does mean us CL competition Chances competi tion will go However some fliers going forced use low-nitro fuels can afford commercial fuels can get nitro home brew will suddenly have arti ficial advantage may time follow lead RC Pylon Racing brothers limit nitro percentage allowed perhaps req uiring competitors use fuel supplied contest managementbefore fuel content provides lopsided competition addition should writing fuel suppliers AMA anybody else might have influence asking seek develop alternatives will alleviate cur rent crisis Thank Flying Lines fuel crisis cutting compe tition scene large number events District reporting decreased attendance have guts venture forth finding gas places away big cities fill up get destina tion hope clubs hurt financially nor discouraged putting events due fuel shortage real imagined perpetrated hoax Dr Barber real medical Van couver BC recently made comment what consider quotable quote Doc enthused about quality interna tional flavor flying recent Hawks Spring Opener FF contest asked anywhere country best two nations got together fly FF except Harts Lake Prairie Bong rson IN. or. May issue K Factor edited Betty Suzi Stream Volume 6 No 4 very unique article mini-guide Con test Directors intended help CDs smooth out eliminate rough spots have experienced Pattern fliers intended Pattern contests format compact design lend themselves adap tation other forms competition other club events Back issues may available dont know club having trouble putting events new game just plain interested look up near est member National Society Radio Controlled Aerobatics Since cant remember announce ment has previously made will re peated Jim Zehrungof Portland Aerolin ers has resigned after several years service District representative Navy Car rier Advisory Committee Jim has hard worker has commended fel low committee members Bill Skelton Warrenton OR has selected Jims replacement commit tee Bill active Carrier circles has some ideas entry level Carrier events May can try Northwest Bill Northwest Sport Race has proved very popu lar excellent bridge Contact Bill PO Box 105 Warrenton OR 97146 call 503 861-1033 September 1979 87 I0I FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sn New York NY 10005 OFFICIAL RESULTS ANA January/February/Harch 1979 KEN HIGH Indoor Postal Contest Ages up through 18 unlimited number flights scores adjusted 35 feet Two Best Flights AMA HAND 1 Graham Davitt 2 H Koachutnik 3 Mike Van Gorder 4 Tom Croft 5 Jon Harlan 6 Cathy Mullins 7 David Nault 8 Curt Zink 9 Mike Clem 10 Cohn Di Main 11 Brad Fulmer 12 Bryan Fulmer 13 Jim Katz 14 Eric Newman 15 Traci Harkema 16 Kim Mueller 17 Matt Arntz 18 Kim Poplatein 19 Jim Pugate 20 Allen Kradlak 21 Bob May 22 Beth Ireland 23 Micky Beni 24 Dave Fathauer 25 Carl Linstrum 26 Jim Mollison 27 Greg Benepe 28 Tim Sarbry 29 Ichiro Sugioka 30 Shelby Farmer 31 Paul Lidberg 32 Jeff Everson 33 Steve Spence 34 Men McLarty 35 Bill New 36 Jerry Lang 37 Paul Lang 38 John Brookins 39 Heather Arsk 40 Cliff Shaw 41 Mathew Gagliano 42 Victoria Gagliano 13 Charles Gagliano STICK MIDPIS Times Seconds Ceil ing Height czz5d AMA Fudge Factor Score Design Best Single Plight 1 Leeds ENGLAND Anderson Indiana Cincinnati Ohio Manchester Indiana Wayland Mass Anderson Indiana Lynn Massachusetts Woodburn Indiana Dallas Texas Los Angeles Calif Anderson Indiana Anderson Indiana Berea Ohio Beres Ohio Beres Ohio Beres Ohio Berem Ohio Beres Ohio Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berem Ohio Jscksonvil le Florida Berem Ohio Fort Worth Texas Berea Ohio Flushing New York Berea Ohio Tempe Arizona Coral Gables Florida Mansfield Texas Arlington Texas Floral Park New York Springfield Mass Springfield Mass Miami Florida Miami Florida Miami Florida Floral Psrk New York Floral Park New York Floral Park New York 1039 924 4 8670 8486 7 33 7500 725 6142 537 508 6024 4450 312 309 300 259 2SS 2 54 248 240 2 30 219 217 356 215 206 210 4 2 00 1 30 201 1 05 44 1 34 7 26 24 42 35 29 122 091 03 1 947 a a a 511 a 307 308 252 245 245 243 245 231 2 34 222 152 210 323 210 2 00 149 a 1265 a a 06 3 639 5644 S 360 5286 453 4700 445 3742 337 308 3624 28S0 192 189 180 179 175 174 168 160 iSS 150 139 137 236 135 126 130 270 120 90 121 65 44 947 26 24 42 3S 29 122 91 31 40 43 43 43 35 43 50 6 43 35 30 43 43 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 70 2 3 21 4 23 105 23 30 70 21 4 21 4 105 20 20 70 70 70 105 105 105 935 902 902 902 1000 902 831 902 000 1 080 902 902 1234 1 1234 1234 1 234 1 234 1 1234 234 1234 1234 1234 707 234 1281 1 234 577 1234 1 080 707 1281 1281 577 1323 1323 707 707 707 577 577 S77 5975 509 1 4835 4768 453 4239 3707 3375 337 3326 3269 2571 2369 2332 2221 2209 2160 2147 2073 1974 1913 1851 1715 169 1 1669 1666 1614 1604 1558 1481 972 85 5 833 564 54 6 344 318 29 7 205 79 53 18 Easy B Easy B Easy B Easy B Linstrum Metric Penny Easy B No-Non-Cents Penny Pennyp lane original EZB Hagen EZB Easy B Pennyplane Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-a Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Novice Pennyplane Micro-X Easy B No-Non-Cents Penny Micro-X Easy B Easy B Micro-X Easy B Noonan Novice Penny Peck 800 Compo EZE Twiggy SRPSM Double Peck 800 Peck ROG Peck 800 Delta Dart Delta Dart Delta Dart AMA Cub AMA Cub Bellanca ANA HAND LAUNCHED GLIDERS Best Two Flights 1 Tom Croft 2 David Nault 3 Bryan Fulmer 4 Cohn DiHaio 5 Curt link 6 Hike Clam 7 Hike Van Gorder 8 Graham Davitt 9 Dave Fathauer 10 Brad Fulmer 11 Chris Lane 12 Kim Poplstein 13 Chris Spence 14 Jon Nyberg 15 Jim Fugate 16 Bob Nay 17 Dave Niller 18 David Tornkins 19 Craig Jackson Al Steve Dunn 21 Tim Sarbry 22 Hike Goolewski 21 Eric Sireika 24 Allen Kradlak 25 Halt Arntz 26 Hen NcLarty 27 Greg Berepe Nanchester Indiana Lynn Hassachuselts Anderson Indiana Los Angeles Calif Woodburn Indiana Dallas Texas Cincinnati Ohio Leeds ENGLAND Berea Ohio Anderson Indiana Arlington Texas Berea Ohio Nansfield Texas Reno Nevada Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Arlington Texas Reno Nevada Reno Nevada Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Reno Nevada Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Arlington Texas Fort Worth Texas 370 34 3 388 306 342 292 306 219 230 294 197 19 0 156 159 143 13 3 124 118 125 125 114 122 120 111 104 85 115 390 335 358 300 162 279 322 207 220 300 193 180 145 138 128 115 120 115 125 122 112 101 114 101 86 85 x 750 678 746 606 704 571 628 426 450 594 390 370 301 297 271 248 244 233 250 247 226 223 234 212 190 17 0 115 43 35 43 30 43 35 43 20 23 43 214 23 214 26 23 23 23 21 4 26 26 23 23 28 23 23 21 4 902 1000 902 1080 902 1000 902 1323 1234 902 1281 1234 1281 1160 1234 1234 1234 1281 1150 1160 1234 1234 1160 1234 1234 1281 1281 68 5 678 67 3 655 635 571 566 564 555 536 500 457 386 34 5 334 306 301 298 290 287 279 275 271 252 234 218 147 Sweepette 16 mod Sweepette 15 Sweepette 16 Coot original Coot original modified Coot Coot Coot Coot original Strato Strato Coot Coot original Coot Coot original original 88 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/09
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Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/09
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L r L AMA FINANCIAL REPORT 1978 disastrous year finan cially AMAs history organization ac tually went over $50000 red also depleted over $100000 reserves con trast 1979 going well sizeable surplus expected result year end natural question therefore come contrast results very simple serious situation AMA went year too long dues increase time1978 inflation running wild 1977 decision delay dues increase seemed safe enough AMA over $200000 sur plus funds end 1976 general feeling some money should used before asking members pay dues anticipated time fact almost half surplus would used up end 1977 rest wouldnt enough avoid going red end 1978 hindsight its easy see now moderates dues increase 78 could have avoided major 79 surplus $200000 sounded like lot money about 20% total budget time inflation alone increasing costs about 10% Add major increase insurance costs 78 plus large deficits operations 77 78 Nationals 77 RC World Championshipsthe stage set kissing surplus goodbye Fortunately thats behind us now Al though 1979 dues increase painful continues source controversy fact has successful 1979 membership running over 90% what 78 higher dues rate AMAs budget year assured modest surplus should result see May 79 issue Model v/at/on page 69 few bright spots 78 fi nancial picture example spent $12000 less HQ salaries budget ed Also magazine produced surplus almost $10000 few hundred dollars budgeted helped re duce overall AMA deficit 78 membership processing costs about $7000 under budget low spots 78 wasa $30000 increase insurance costs over what bud geted though budget allowed $85000 cost 77 As statement shows membership insur ance cost 78 over $185000 cost 77 about $70000$115000 less Overall AMA deficit $180000 1978 reduced $56000 wip ing out surplus previous years long ago would have disaster However can now regarded glitch resulting delayed action concerning effects inflation end result book keeping situation shows 1978 books ended huge loss about $850000 bank balance sheet Current Assets start 1979due overlap processing membership renew als new year before end old year Thus AMA never danger ing able pay bills last years operations case getting income picture ad justed catch up loss situation Con fin ued next page ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS BALANCE SHEET December 31 1978 Assets Current Assets Cash Checking Accounts* 407599 Petty Cash15000 Cash Savings Accounts including earned interest unts Receivable Owed Us Misc Accounts Receivable AdvancesEmployees Nats Sponsor Pledgesi 977-78 MA Advertising Receivables __________ Deferred Charges MA Future Issue Costs $ Prepaid Insurance & Other Exp ResaleSupplies Inventory ting & Duplicating Supplies Membership Supplies & Expenses Nats Souvenir Inventory Rulebooks Kit Plan Book II Fixed Assets Furniture & Equipment Less Depreciation Total Assets iZ.ii332 $ 85133931 $ 671267 550098 90000 1239400 322 2334137 1757387 21 2037 4295665 1 98000 392950 2550765 10775298 - 94729 374$442Th55 $1 029 37849 Liabilities & Net Worth Current Liabilities Accounts Payable$1 3506954 Employees Escrow400. Deferred Income Membership Dues 197987945203 Club Charters FAI Stamps & Other j7%50 Funds Scale Team$ Control Line Indoor Team Program FF Team Program RC Team ProgramSoaring RC Team ProgramAerobatics olarship Fund Howard McEntee Fund AMA Property Fund Eight-Ball Fund AMA-FAI Fund Surplus_________ Surplus Balance 1 -1-78 adjusted Net Loss 12 Months Total Net Worth Deficit Total Liabilities & Net Worth 67119 118600 117143 1646351 225482 404933 280415 109700 771642 23000 1251266 $ 13916554 - $ 89819153 5015651 - $11488584 [v32][b-1-10-1-10]]$ 5813509 [v32][b-1-10-1-10]]$1 02937849 * $40000000 subsequently invested CDs Savings Accounts September 1979 75 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS EXPENSE STATEMENT year ending December 31 1978 Expense Salaries$40715451 Annuity1433014 Payroll Taxesj3 Totai related salaries Rent approx 5000 sq ft Telephones Postage & Freight exclusive membership processing Membership processing & Postage Membership Insurance Rulebooks Public RelationsDirect Costs Scholarship ProgramNet Awards Film ProjectsProduction Travel Eq uip Rental Film LibraryHQ Service Officer Service VP Budget Council Mtgs etc Magazine Officers CDs etc $1070439 deducted Income Staff TravelNats Council Trade Shows Mtgs Office Supplies Stationery Office Equipment maint Printing Professional Fees Legal Audit Consultant Insurance General Depreciation Bad Debts Personal Property Taxes FAI Teams Programs Meetings NAA Div Fee 1978 NatsNet Expense Totals Exclusive MA Mag Dir Costs Model Aviation Magazine Direct Costs Unrelated Business Taxes Total Expense Total $ 44721908 2733206 1177080 3408173 5455368 18584162 1190593 2665555 87000 164596 2339991 231651 3185539 1249843 2205442 312526 666834 1053013 994119 962880 43200 231919 2973800 2933174 Model GeneralMembershipAviation AdministrServicesMagazine $ 9159808 328806 588480 922367 $11627700 1366600 176600 1690300 $11859500 355200 direct costs* 382306 FAI & Contests Nats $ 6708300 400000 176600 158400 5455368 18584162 1190593 Public Relations $5366600 282600 235400 254800 2665555 87000 164596 2339991 231651 3185539 624921 839702 78226 200134 1053013 994119 962880 43200 231919 661600 93800 266700 624922 263140220500 7810031200 80000 $100942974 $22036352 $41113423 $1 2938246 $ 33258703 287726 $134489403 $22036352 $41113423 $33258703 $46484675 2973800 2933174 $15678298 220500 31200 120000 $9176655 $15678298 $9176655 FINANCIAL REPORT Cont pg 75 being done very well during 1979 end year books should show surplus will applied reduce remaining deficit last year Meanwhile has major reduc tion concerning insurance costs 1979 could result expense budget reduction about $50000 other hand amount saved depends upon much AMA has absorb costs claims up $1000 per accident Until known end 1979 savings insurance costs currently considered being held es crow reserve against claims very like ly however will insurance surplus will add overall surplus completely wipeout 1978 deficit remains seen present 79 budget doing well expense bud get has gotten out hand con tinued good results rest 1979 AMA should black start 1980 PROFILE OF UFE MEMBER DR JIM EDWARDS L-24 Jim McNeill AMA Historian Internationally recognized Radio Control Pattern flying nationally heralded team manager judging contributions known everywhere gentleman gra cious sportsman seldom has Academy Model Aeronautics bestowed Life Member ship flier spectacular flying career upon Dr jim Edwards New Al bany Mississippi walked out flight line last summer Lake Charles Nats asked chief RC Pattern judges could pose picture fora second two Sure came instant reply So under wicked August afternoon sun big 8-lb Pattern ships whining snapped shot Doc Edwards did Jim acquire unparalleled ex pertise entourage admiring friends around world started young thing age 6 pasting together Paul Gillow Joe Ott Sc solid balsa kits little solid models dear hearts lived 30s World War II found him 76 Model Aviation SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT witn rnantom r-ju ignition engine ooitea Henry Struck New Ruler Navy radio gunner war thing likes Continued page 79 PRESIDENTS REPORT President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS EARL E WITT 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 SENIOR CITIZEN MEMBERSHIP some confusion about senior citizens membership last months Presidents Report Execu tive Council time motion Council Meeting discussing NEXT years dues wherein committee make recommendation council January 1980 actual motion stated voted upon passed record ed tape temporary nature thing [the senior citizen membership fee reduction] should put expedient until commit tee reports subsequently interpreted motion mean decrease dues would start immediately However Executive Director took exception statement basing position AMA Headquarters transcript incorrectly reported motion sub ject committee recommendation position AMA Headquarters staff could handle change middle yearso its back Council facts could work modelers advantage massive cuts government support parks rec reation taxpayers voting down tax increases park bond issues Park Recreation Directors screaming volunteer help US Jaycees have just initiated national athletic program wherein donate supplies work time Parks Recreation facilities tunately backed General Foods Premier Athletic Products benefits offer recreational fa cilities minimal cost volunteer manpower low equipment needs pro motional materials guidelines Volunteers California set up foundation help state park sys tem raised $15 million made 13000 acres land available de partment organize own volunteer program park recreation facili tiesincluding airstrips model air planes Ammunition such endeavors article Seymour Gold* PhD Associate Professor Environmen tal Planning University Cali fornia Gold believes demand recreational land will increase 1000 percent future says unavailability land would imply such future steps use rationing man datory education/licensing some ac tivities multiple-use zoning time space 24-hour use facilities exten sive user fees public competition private enterprise available rec reation resources feel cant convince recre ation facility directors model airFLYING SITES little chance receiving government assistance flying sites Park Recreation facilities Car ter Administrations proposed budget cut some $25 billion seems aimed directly Park Recreation May 24th Congress set ceiling $150 million 1980 Urban Park Recreation Recovery Program Eighty-five percent budget goes local recovery projects 368 localities depressed enough el igible subsequent reports Ive gotten number eligible cities dwindling due red tape month June Congress hold ing hearings figure out cut ___________________________________ government red tape industry costs* Found California ParksandRec agency inefficiency Parks andreation reprinted national RecreationParks Recreation May 1979 planes will provide proper recreation use Dr Golds opinions 1 Most ideas current use about recreation open space preser vation cities premised thinking 1930s 2 Most recreation plans ac knowledge accommodate significant changes trends leisure lifestyles legislation technology values 3 objectives public park recreation systems better ac commodate needs supplier user 4 project past present may realistic light cur rent trends toward aging society growth management decreasing real come energy shortage Let know what think what doing MDA PROGRAM Now modeling programs go ing around country Jerry Kids want remind com petitors man event de serve attention man Bill Allen DeKalb IL event Aero-Chal lenge Muscular Dystrophy Bill has organized past five years Last year working over 300 hours prepare MDA program brought 137 contestants 12 states Canada England event brought nations $129775 Jerry Lewis fund drive wish con tact Bill address telephone num ber follows William J Allen 1626 Mayflower Drive Dekalb IL 60115 814-756-51 17 MORE ON AMA HQ STAFF comments subject precipi tated lengthy dissertation Exec utive Director last months Model Aviation under title Apples Oranges As elected chief executive September1979 77 / SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeilI AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 am interrupting conclusion special interest group MIAMA FLYERS present impor tant report Academy Headquar ters Washington DC As secretary/ treasurer AMA vow bring least three times year up date home office conducting business month would like tell about accounting money-hand ling system way address listed above have questions about AMAs money business dues money handled write will answer will going back Washington periodically can answer reasonable question might pose observation AMAs method doing business efficient well-managed Everyone Washing ton office bonded employ ees dedicated hard-working thought mind report di rectly column traced dollars through path minute enter building until way bank both checks cash will take minute read can relay information Its money have right know 99% money received deposit ed very same day bank mail dues money Joan Shipley opens mail removes check places basket Carol Mer feld receives basket feeds check information Burroughs AE300 computer AMA owns computer information automatically record/ Academy Model Aeronautics believe responsibility membership report organiza tion see will rubber-stamp endorse action official em ployee agree Differences opinion normal healthy progressive organization Maintaining status quo will often lead deca dence decay am firm believer no organization well-organized operated cannot improved upon report subject July issue result Executive Di rectors statement fact Headquarters workers could probably make money elsewhere such working government com ments questions directed reference article Therefore wrote context comparing HQ staff Civil Service pointed out opinion due abnor mal escalation rate HQ staff salaries very doubtful staff could make elsewhere especially government So now airing differences another tack Apples Oranges difference between AMA Government Apples Oranges difference predominant current comparison Director other associations As subscribing member American Society Association Execu tives having firsthand knowledge publications AMA Executive Director quoting can draw complete ly different conclusion statistics some 35 pages salary pay sur vey reports 1977 salary figures Chief Executive Officer referred AMA Executive Director WSAE pertains Washing ton DC its metropolitan area branch American Society Association Executives ASAE average salary quoted $59608 gathered 24 associations similar staff size cluded 58% trade associations trade associations average salary alone $72814 considerably inflates average associations rep resentative WSAE stated Trade associations likely pay top executive indi vidual membership associationsstatis tics prove As average salary cannot con clude figures way relative organization applicable national averages applied figures would deflated further average salaries ex ecutive heads Washington DC 38% higher place such Co lumb us same type counter analysis can applied latest $45000 median salary association executives reported ASAE based budget classifications median salary organization budget range top 64% 161% higher AMA budget depending whethef $564348 allocated magazine included budget whole difference opinion particular $36580 salary however aca demic question Headqaurters staff salariesit within control AMA HQ management estab lished AMA Executive Council impression upper eche lon Headquarters employees overpaid lower grades underpaid something alluded Dr Alan C Filley in dependent analysis HQ 1977 Sub sequent changes Executive Direc tor seem to have worsened status rather improve Executive Director picked sen sitive point used statement As Civil Service Supervisor long standing would have difficulty finding government positions directly comparable upper levels AMA employment pointing out difference between government work AMA level government pay feel managers have great er diversity responsibility AMA staff employees rather less reason difficulty finding direct ly comparable positions because could think similar jobs government employees put six-hour workday office practiced AMA re maining 25% workday being un accounted basis making up doing work home enroute 78 Model Aviation ed big work sheet work sheet contains enough information process membership card computer also totals up money day pre pare deposit slip work sheets transcribed journal totalled balanced month month after bank reconciliation totals posted general ledger Ledgers balanced monthly statements issued quarterly Cash goes through same process Carol puts cash info com puter via deposit slip hustled off bank 1st Union Bank American Security Bank Trust used receive deposits may boring reading some interesting years past asked myself same question may have asked yourself time two stealing going AMA HQ could ever answer emphatically NO None what soever joint CLEANtop bot tom As secretary/treasurer no pays salary am elected membership am modeler like No has brainwashed either drove Birmingham Washington carand back again May speak openly frankly Last year US Internal Revenue Service descended upon home office audited books Z idea being change tax status Eventually move reclassify us tax-wise failed OK what anything wrong going IRS would have located good friend Federal Judge Jim Davis ac tive District Judge pointed out has permitted mention two important points concerning IRS audit AMA last year 1 Any stealing financial irregu larities turned up audit would have serious consequences future tax status 2 Any unreasonable travel other wise expenditures officials would have serious reflection What am telling received clean financial bill health Internal Revenue people aware addi tion AMA books audited annually independent auditing firm Washington DC Raymond H McGivern Company comes once year checks books own pay service want meet some beau tiful ladies handle money snap Chief Comptrol ler Gisele Jackson took picture last year lady has Bachelor Masters Degrees Accounting Ben Franklin University Washington DC born Latvia now part Russia left old country 11 years old Russians swept through Latvia Lithuania Es tonia WW II bounced around through Poland Denmark Germany eventual way America mother died along hard way Germany Gisele studied medicine two years displaced persons camp Needless say likes US best lady first class ac countant feel lucky have First worked NAA 1957 Weve last 20 years since membership mere 14000 year s-iere uiane nawley Diane has professional training accounting too oldest six children lit tle brothers sisters Paul Brian Mary Alice Patricia Maureen Diane makes deposits balances books writes checks etc Another accounting assistant pic tured above Mary Ann Curtin Mary Ann joined AMA part-time basis third year college student major ing Accounting has now become full-time employee assists phases detailed work Dont forget have ques tions about dues moneywrite will answer See next month. JIM EDWARDSCant pg 76 best remember Ohlsson 23 purchased mustering out pay Doc worked way through Mississippi College lifeguard being rewarded small room under pooi itself live taught school principal Tupelo MS subsequently attended University Tennessee Dental School Memphis first exposure RC Pattern flying came Pattern flying legendary today Doc won Masters 1969 Indianapolis came 2nd 1970 Nats immortal Jim Kirkland Soon good sound judgment competitors took hold dominated time big contests 1971 Doc Team Manager RC Team Doylestown PA chief judge Las Vegas NV chief Pattern judge 76 Bicentennial Dayton Nats Also 1976 chief judge South Africa World Championships way being paid South African Association Radio Flyers 1977 US judge World Championships Continued page 81 MODEL AVIATION MAGAZINE INCOME AND EXPENSE STATEMENT year ending December 31 1978 Income Membership Subscriptions dues allocation Advertising Incomenet$ 7102397 Hobby Shop2728146 Other Subscriptions272835 Plans Incomenet SubtotalIncome other allocated Allocation Free Distributions officers CDs etc Total Income Expenses Editorial Expenses Monthly Columnists Drafting Articles Plans Pictures____________ Production Costs Composition Typesetting etc Art & Photo Color Separation Printing Misc Supplies___________ Reprints printing Circulation Expenses Postage magazine reprints_____________ $35455800 $ 10699894 1Q7j39 70333 $47226133 $ 1313800 639200 3030333 83333 2047605 380859 489270 19607592 38738 563164 1368906 3276239 Labels & sort mag & reprint Administrative Costs Telephone Insurance Promotion Miscellaneous Travel____________ Total Direct Costs Allocated Expenses % gen AMA exp Salaries & Taxes$11859500 Rent355200 Miscellaneous Office341 240 Postage.182306 Subtotal Allocated Expenses Total Expenses Net Income Unrelated Business Taxes Federal & State PICKING ON HITS obvious differences opinions among AMA Executive Council members subjectsAMA News has prolific such disagreements since first year good aspect shows dont have rubberstamp Council merely Okays recommendations President Executive Director other hand bickering public hardly constructive opinions important working out consensus final analysis offi cial Council decisions determine AMA policies Hopefully current arguing will settle down Presidents column month theres AMA salaries subject being left Executive Council rather argue further other note some HQ people disagree strongly contrast should noted what Secretary Treasurer says column monthhe visited HQ recently wrote about 2252032 389491 2641523 6347 214244 50000 72364 72038 3258703 $46196949 1029184 287726 $ 58 WHY WASHINGTON recent issue magazine indicated due Cost factors MA headquarters should moved less expensive location Mean its fact hundreds national sociations consider vital DC folio wing letter MA member gives latter side story deep concern RC modeler member AMA have fol lowing recent discussion concerning possible relocation AMA Headquarters wish offer comments mem berships consideration light own experience almost 20 years representing International Telephone Telegraph Corp oration Washington future model aviation un fortunate degree rests federal regulatory agenciesthe Federal Communications Com mission RC frequencies Federal Avia tion Administration its potential inpose severely limiting jurisdiction over model aircraft despite success AMAs voluntary safety code Environmental Protection Agency may expand its jurisdiction area noise control Also actions other federal agencies quasifederal agencies such US Postal Ser vice connection mailing Model vi ation IRS regarding tax factors affect ing cost ofoperating organization exceeding importance AMA its membership future growth possibly actual existence hobby may hinge future decision federal regulator example ongoing attempt AMA secure additional frequencies FCC RC use interests member ship best protected point view its Headquarters location check Washington DC classi fied telephone directory yellow pages reveals seven pages listings trade professional hobby associations Washington ad dress According calculations approximately 1600 organizations shown telephone directory ranging As sociation American Railroads Zero Pop ulation Growth Inc no accident 1600-some associations have fices Washington DC Bismarck North Dakota organizations recog nize necessity easy access Con gress myriad administrative agencies increasingly influence memberships activities same reasons more organizations relocating head quarters other cities Nations Capital addition 1600-odd associations maintain Washington offices virtually major US company has Washington liaison office interface govern mental agencies associations corp orations assure would maintain offices Washington unless proven value vantage point Washingtonand have several times consulted Associations Executive Di rector General Counsel respect particular approaches FCC Congress believe AMAs Washington headquarters location has proven incalculable value permitting close liaison concerned governmental agencies thereby averting ex cessive governmental regulation over sport important perhapsand frequently deal FCC matters myselfthe continuing close contact exercised AMA headquarters personnel FCCs constantly changing Commissioners staff has assisted ob tainingand retainingvaluable spectrum use privileges summary AMA expected repre sent its members interest maximum extent its headquarters should remain Washington Since responsibilityto pro tect promote model aviationdepends large dgree upon AMAs relationship federal government agencies matter prudent management AMA staff convenient offices involved Fur thermore location necessitates higher cost headquarters operation might otherwise possible additional expense should regarded vital contribution being better able serve needs members Hundreds other national associ ations have found necessary located DC area having moved considerable expense AMA re 80 Model Aviation verse move out area would con trary what other national associations have found overriding requirement Washington presence Very truly yours John F Ryan AMA No 94615 JIM EDWARDS Cont pg 79 saw him last year busy judging hot sun help others enjoy wonderful sport next time see him will probably doing same thinghelping others making possible newcomers compete successfully fairly enjoy ex pert judging Doc Edwards lives quietly beauti ful wife Jackie Mississippi practicing den tistry Radio Control flying Jackie goes contests him sometimes helps tabu late tables new modelers have helped managing judging $1000 contribution made Academy become Life Member thanks us Doc Edwards Would like bea Life Member will assigned two-digit AMA Life Mem bership number L front number will NEVER reassigned anyone will number forever after gone Heres Send $1000 AMA Headquarters Washington DC may paid quarterly increments $250 have privilege designating man ner AMA shall invest spend donation wish money go fund another can designate name will enshrined Academy life rolls ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INCOME STATEMENT year ending December 31 1978 No Member Dues Rate Members Jr/Sr@$ 3008644 Jr/Sr@600414 JrjSr@10002523 Fain Open@10001112 Open@130018274 Open@170040090 Booster@various173 TotalMemberships71 230 Less Partial year credits Total Membership Income Magazines Members $35455800 Allocation distribu tion Free Members 439 Subtotal Other Income Life Memberships$ 509200 Club Charter Fees3572385 Sanction Insurance152250 Sanction Fees485200 FAI Stamps830900 Supply & Service Salesnet755216 Film Rental278100 Interest Income2275965 Contributions29920 Misc Membership Service Fees121825 MA Advertising & Other Mag Income Total Other Income Gross Income Deduct Operating Expenses$134489403 Less Expense Allocation Mag 4675 Net Income Loss Total $ 2593200 248400 2523000 1112000 23756200 68153000 JJ9~P $9 849 2600 1016145 $97476455 36526239 $60950216 L9j 0961 $69961177 $18043551 Reprint & Meg Alloc Per Member UPDATE TRANS-AM RELAY RACE project GO now signed up 60 teams seven people five teams leg also 60 AMA Contest Di rectors signed up monitor teams per formance across country takes place Depart START OF RACE Sept 4 Tues Dulles Intl Airport Sept 6 Thurs Raleigh NC Sept 10 Mon Columbia SC Sept 12 Wed Montgomery AL Sept 14 Fri Jackson MS Sept 17 Mon Shreveport LA Sept 19 Wed Ft Worth TX Sept21 Fri Odessa TX Sept 24 Mon El Paso TX Sept 26 Wed Tucson AZ Sept 28 Fri Blythe CA Oct 1 Mon Ontario CA Leg F G H K L starting Labor Day weekend conjunction raising funds Jerry Kids Muscular Dystrophy Associations annual cam paign Clubs stops will hold lo cal fund raising model air shows behalf MDA club interested doing contact AMAs Special Events department Trans-Am race malor PR effort AMA behalf model aviation gen eral idea gain appreciation Stop-Over Richmond VA Fayetteville NC Atlanta GA Meridian MS Monroe LA Dallas TX Abilene TX Van HornTX Lordsburg NM Phoenix AZ Indlo CA Barstow CA Arrive Sept 5 Wed Raleigh NC Sept 7 Fri Columbia SC Sept 11 Tues Montgomery AL Sept 13 Thurs Jackson MS Sept 15 Sat Shreveport LA Sept 18Tues Ft WorthTX Sept 20 Thurs Odessa TX Sept 22 Sat El PasoTX Sept 27Thurs Tucson AZ Sept 27 Thurs Blythe CA Sept 29 Sat Ontario CA Oct 2 Tues Las Vegas NV END OF RACE capabilities model aircraft addition involving AMA members different kind national activity Bob Doris Rich successfully flew across USA 23 daysfrom Kitty Hawk NC Oceanside CAin October 1975 project directors Trans-Am route essentially same variations Washington DC Ontario CA extra leg Las Vegas final ceremonies Circus Circus Hotel Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Inland ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NJ 03060 Rymond Giboulean 39 High St Old Town ME 04468 George Parker 7 Paul Dr LeeMA 0t238 A Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Dr Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kittery MC 03904 case didnt notice Earl WiCt has already stated some agenda items next Council meeting held Nats items Review magazine policies guidelines review film budget progress September 1979 81 Member Magazines $300$ 124200 7001766100 3005482200 70028063000 20300 $35455800 1070439 10699894 $47226133 44675 $ 741458 use recommendations by-laws changes already formed committee anticipated demanding rules safety NMPRA response requested considera tion plan firm flying site procurement program will proposed John Worth reading have puts other items feel important let hear THIS WEEK special interest groups will probably meeting Council perhaps day before Council meeting will beon Wednesday August 1st Belated thanks Ernie LaChance Haverhill MA George Denault Amesbury MA helped cart gear District meeting Ernie putting great flying demo RC plane kitted whats-his-name designed Trixter Beam few years ago have just completed Beam original plans scratch-built time three channels am looking forward having lot slow flying fun before Nats time As views living up Queen Mary differ some people con cerning Council stayed during April meetings California didnt stay New lesey C New Ysk II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grigg District VicePresident 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 Associate Vice-Ppesldests Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkees NY 10705 John Byrne 3629 213th St. Bayside NY 11381 Frank Deench 9 Willow Ave Piscatawy NJ 08854 Havk thes 46 Cory Dr So Tom River NJ 08753 Adam SaltIer 50 Randi Rd. Apt A-2 Scherrectady NY 12309 Tom Silver RD 3 Bon 412 Messena NY 13662 Hank Smith 2 Lorraine Am Aabvrn NY 13021 PHILOSOPHICAL THOUGHTS thrilling filling satis fying moment have ever experienced modeler came June 12 privilege present aeromodeling 6th grade classes RoyaltonHartland Ele mentary School 95 kids sitting rapt tention absolutely silent seemingly absorbing word over 20 minutes oohing aahing through 42 minutes Marvelous Miniatures Finally taking group school yard flying demon strations Shuttle 2-meter sailplane 20-plus mph winds fractured tail end third flight totally insig nificant compared smiling faces kids Marvelous Try sometime Its great ego good model aviation same time BACK TO DISTRICT II AND AMA spent evening June 7 Kodak Aeromodelers Rochester asked same questions have virtually same problems other RC clubretaining fields RC frequencies noise have very distinct advantage being able use Kodak-owned property Rochester area Yet lost previous field due noise aboard several days three days maximum allowed wife stayed over another day paid full tariff extra day also paid AMA difference accommo dations wife total stay first time wife has taken trip incidentally 11 years Council meetings Furthermore rented car expense ate meals ex pense AMA did pay wifes fare receive free passages airlines either actually spent out pocket reimbursed over $200 cluding wifes -ir fare actually day pleasure visiting uncle up coast wasnt some prob lems gasoline shortage already out Furthermore something too people know Headquarters staff flew World Airways both ways order take advantage low airfares put up lot inconvenience doing AMA dollars watched over Executive Director Mr Worthso read grain salt see sarcasm trash another District complaints new field isbeingdeveloped again Kodak property time hope avoid noise syndrome problems further complicated having Control Line fliers group no space new field suitable fly ing requirements sufficient nationwide publicity make public aware pleasure satisfaction gained building flying model aircraft second questionnaire has mailed out time read respon ses will tallied fact time read Nats summer meeting Executive Council will history ac tions meeting will directly guided responses 158 questionnaires mailed clubs New Jersey New York will returned yours DO YOU KNOW YOUR DISTRICT OFFICERS Associate VPs named head ing column Contest Board mem bers Contest Coordinators listed Directory elsewhcre issue hope seven AVPs four Contest Board members three Contest Coordina tors FAI Team Selection Committee Members Control LineBill Bird 123 Beechwood Rd Florham Park NJ 07432 Outdoor Free Flight Bob Hatschek 316 Grosvenor St Douglastown NY 11363 IndoorC V Russo 143 Willow Way Clark NJ 07066 RC Soaring Leon Pike Rt 1 Lowman NY 14861 add above volunteer graciously takes care moving AMA booth around District request clubs Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 total 19 volunteers other VP serve within District rep resent AMA AMA Use Let know opinions way can better serve Ohiv sylvania West yqna III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District III Vice-President 1101 E Ralin Road Daytte OH 45429 Associate Vice-Presidents Joe Eiben 6192 Edenharst Lynharns OH 44124 Francis Fluharry 504 21st St ViennaWV 28101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadombrook St David PA 19087 tdwardWissr 1521 Sammir St. McKeesport PA 15131 NO DISTRICT Ill REPORT THIS MONTH Delawate e Disttict ef Columbia land h Catrlna vitgiea DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV VicePresident 607 Pallite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Associate Vice-Presidents Wayne Aberneshy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Nemport News VA 23606 Howard Crinpin 611 Beoshmood Dr Charlorrsnille VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 26210 Scottie Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19609 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Paul Yacohacci 6408 Winthrop Dr. Fayenteville NC 28301 has along hard fightfor John Worth HQ staff finally paid off now have tax exempt status back Maybe now AMA HQ can once again turn efforts business running Academy stead writing letters IRS Its tough fightthanks Headquarters month would like report change representation Radio Control Contest Board Wayne Abernethy AVP southern Maryland has assumed position will replace Fred Gregg has done fine job thank Fred dedi cation hard work Wayne RC Pattern flier very active competition flies Masters class very knowledgeable competition needs Wayne will also remain AVP southern Maryland until can find replacement him Anyone around Baltimore southern Maryland area terested Control Line Free Flight Clubs am getting very much correspondence Control Line Free Flight clubs District IV newsletters clubs except Brain Busters know must some guys out Dis trict IV cant ALL happy So lets hear let know what club doing what would like see within AMA Nats Any District IV AMAers going Nats Look up LincolnIll whole week Lets get acquainted Whats Happening District IV Plans shaping up District IV Meeting looks like date will first weekend October As soon date firm will make mailing clubs District 82 Model Aviation Prunes Georges Radio Control Club Prince Georges Radio Control Club Ches apeake Bay RC Club Charles County RC Club have put together Quickie 500 Racing Association club shares work load rotate races between three clubs Anyone wanting informa tion activity contact Kenny Green house PG RC Roanoke Valley RC Club Thanks RVRC putting newsletter mailing list RVRC has fun fly auction planned June 23rd Unfortunately article will appear after event over though am writing early June So keep mind have 60-day lead time maga zine articles hope visit RVRC near future Eastern Soaring Lines Soaring enthusiasts out have just received copy ESL news letter think very good full information aimed Soaring buff Soaring would like copy would like join write Howard Smith 1430 Kingsley Drive Warminster PA 18974 Concord Mall Show Three clubs got together put mall show can see picture very good display set up clubs involved First State RC Club 50 aircraft 30 members Delaware RC Club 45 aircraft 25 members Wilmington MAC Control Line club just proves RC UC can work gether put good show understand about 10000 people per day approx imate average viewing Thanks Scottie DC Radio Control Club DCRC recently awards night years valuable member Fred Neilson received prestigious Al Montska Award Hampton Roads RC Club Hampton Roads club has just second annual Tower Mall Static Show small growing club did tremendous job club has 33 members provided excess 60 aircraft display club two years old sure active group chance visit June 12 regular club meeting very good question answer session about AMA also about what other clubs doing District After meeting adjourned next room refreshments surprise marvelous cake AMA logo words Welcome Mr Mrs Foreman Mary cake delicious wife thank club very inter esting worthwhile evening picture shows club president Bob Howell treasurer Richard Dawson Tower Mall Show Alabama C Florida gia issippi to Rico South tarolina essee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Associate Vice-Presidents John Gorday 631 Queen Circle Jackson MS 39209 Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood 0e. Hunosoille AL 35805 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlee Sr t3iarleston Hgts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Delray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr. Nasheille TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Boo 1532 Foiardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman P0 Boo 1643 Eglin AFB FL 32542 Tom Thacker 2390C Lawrencanille Hwy. Decatur GA 30033 Jacksonville FL Rebel Rally May 26-2 7 thermal got away Free Flighters attacked RC area sending RC registration cards scattering carrying off concession stand garbage bags Now thats thermal reports Rebel Rally success though unfortunate incident unsportsmanship Combat circle witnessed 300400 spectators Such conduct totally unrep resentative thousands good sports hobby Years effort create favorable image public can ruined few minutes bad sporL read about Linda Brown July issue Model Aviation see page 72 now rest story Linda didnt get first girl win top AMA schol arship herself owes some success Brown Free Flight Team com posed parents sister Susan broth nrt Pernr Davidl cast hand won first P-30 Junior Susan second second Spe cial Rubber second Special HLG family flies together wins together earlier issue remarked Richard Jackson built 11 Super Prontos picture Richard Super Pronto No XII John Hudson editor Brandon Fly ers newsletter Brandon FL reports club held contest recently drew over 800 spectators received full page photos text Tampa Tribune DISTRICT V CLUB OF THE MONTH Capital City RC Club Jackson MS formed 1952 has grown mem bership 55 members original group still active Bob Hinkle Bill Payne Frank Ruscio clubs field provided Parks Recreation Department City Jackson Cade Sentell field maintenance supervisor working hard keep city happy clubs mainten ance Billy Collier club photographer pro vided photos picture taken Paul Miley Small Field Free Flight Contest Susan am won Junior High Point Trophy David aroundotPattsrnatthe September 1979 83 l-rIs John Uoraay barney Orndorff holding Award Excellence Oscar Tissue Al Robertson Back Ir Ed Hobson Randy Quattlebaum Raymond Driv er Herman Quattlebaum Barry Driver Jerry Dustt Andy Miner Millard Coulson Larry Welsh Robert Easley Cliff Cobb Jim Hust Phillip Smith Capital City RC Club interested mainly Sport Pattern Scale teaching beginners build fly Illinois ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 60090 Associate Vice-Presidents Dase Davis DA Enterprises Box 335 Haubstadt IN 47639 chuck Delano 7203A Twin Oaks Dr Indianapolis IN 46226 Roger Geers RR 5 Quincy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 709 Nt 44th St Kansas city MO 04116 Oman Lee 819 Mandrake Banania IL 60510 Jim Sears P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Bob Underwood 4109 concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63126 did what appears Indy RC South secretary Don Duncans right expression scans paperwork before treasurer Bob Gasiorowski presi dent Tom Dobbs center Throughout country club officers staff members involved endless papermill organiza tion administration hobby/sport unsung heros real AMA Photo AVP Chuck Delano Things August 15-16 Lexington KY MAC Pat tern Scale Meet Kearny Field August 19 Terre Haute IN RC Club Fun Fly C Banks 812 533-2375 August 26 Kansas City Northern Knights Open Fun Fly AVP Frank Hughes September 2 Holiday Fun Fly Madison County IN RC Flyers Near Frankton IN northeast Indianapolis Ron Daily RR 1 Box 197 Alexandria IN 46001 September 2 Bloomington IL SlRS Mammoth Scale Frank Whalen 15 Norbloom Ave Bloomington IL 61701 309 828-0804 September 2 Aero-Challenge CL Meet Muscular Dystrophy Bill Allen 1626 May flower Dr Dekalb IL 60115 September 3 Kansas City RC Flying Cir cus Muscular Dystrophy Jacomo Park September 8-9 Lexington KY MAC RC Soaring Meet Kearny Field SOAR newsletter confirmed Jay Gerber did film some Scale Soaring Plainfield AMA film Scale Thanks Helen Olsen contribution ensure new film will include important event Congratulations KCRC new hard-surface runway 40 400 ft almost large enough get down onI did say almost Lake County RC Club northeast Illinois sponsored excellent Mall Show Lakehurst Mall Waukegan IL June 2 & 3 Both quality quantity far exceeded expectations Very enjoyable same days beautiful Chicagoland RC Clubs Super Fun-Fly managed get couple flights place about 3rdfrom bottom Contestant turnout rather poor well-managed contest guys better get out winter will too soon As usual good intentions sum mer fouled up Things looked good visit areas summer mechanic strike put out streets two months Now schedules chaos DC-lOs grounded June brings weekend work call July August off Denver check Out DC-8 previously scheduled May So excuse tending clubs contest OH dont have buy BSIm giving away About time reading Executive Council will planning some elec tions Soon club will receive informa tion next year will receiving bal lots renewal applications Maybe too early think about future AMA leadership AMA now stands facing three tall moun tains has very little anyclimbing equip ment mountains 1 Flying Site avail ability 2 Federal Communications Commis sion 3 Federal Aviation Agency opinion AMA management has great responsibility ahead AMA leaders must individuals afraid step out take lead meet formidable challenges contemporary society AMA cannot simply rest home reminiscing yesterday and/or desiring maintain status quo Flip Wilson once said cant hit jackpot dont throw few nickels machine us need throw some nickels now nickels letter form guide directions differ say agree let know have some ideas send may letter changes maintains course presents jackpot idea Dont bashful meeting being planned Chicago area September 79 will invite members trade contest directors AAA meets Nats Event Directors certain others significant backgrounds list may dude think interested let know Invitations will mailed late August now happy landings See yall low igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 luwa Avenue Muscatine IA 52761 Associate Vice-Presidents James Clark 4444 Woodview Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Robert Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 65804 Tiw Price 11267 Sear Sterling Hgts MI 48078 William Robning 4494 Tanglewood Tn St Joseph MI 49085 Oenff Snyles 2601 5 Beaumont Am. Kansusnille WI 53139 Terry Taylor 6306 Lombardy Lane Crysnal MN 55428 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus MI 48174 have just returned SIG/IMAC contest Montezuma IA As usual very good turnout present plenty bi planes As usual DES MOINES MODELAIRES doing usual job running show Modelaires have assist ed contest year have special thank to Sig sponsoring annual event July 12 Governor ROBERT RAY Iowa proclaimed July IOWA MODEL AVIATION MONTH proclamation response request Muscatine Miniature Aircraft Association Iowa chart ered clubs invited participate util izing proclamation PR clubs events have received some correspondence con cerning flying site conflicts between clubs unfortunate things occur would suggest problems best solved mutual cooperation discussion blatant disregard others requirements An act courtesy may prevent prob lems displays good sportsmanship some groups arguing about fields interesting note some multi-in terest clubs encompass RC CL FF severe problems inter ested done contact Ames IA Sundusters 117 Manning Ave Ames IA 50010 ask Mike Anderson Western Lake Superior Flying & Hiking Soci ety 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 clubs manage mix aspects model avi ation difficulty am including some pictures WLSF & HS Notice small field background L-R Gale Trostad Ken Kluad trudge back retreiving models 84 Model Aviation Mrs Al Robertson cnet scorer ana Iviegnoule Classic trophies Hidden hiding behind trophies Mrs Cade Sentell Mrs Cliff Cobb uianay uuatiieoaum auspusys nia Lauarcur Scale Nosen J-3 Cub Thanks Indian City RC Ann Arbor Falcons Western Michigan RAF Sooland RC Modelers Des Moines Modelaires newsletters read have seen some improvement some thanks LES HARD District VII West news letter seminar publish newsletter make sure Zip Codes address phone number helpful See Lincoln Arkansas siana Mexico C Okiaboma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 1500 Anita Street Sulphur IA 70663 Associate Vice-Presidents Bazz Averill9117 La Barranea NE Alborqxserqoe NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Saiphur LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr. Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Larry Sarsor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesnille OK 74003 Another month has elapsed another column duewhat sam hill say time Well starters has real busy time activities especially getting visit different areas meet have sorely repressed must admit however getting few flights Sunday afternoonsthat sacred daugh ters made Beaumont fun flyall 45 miles away plans attend two-week school LSU Baton Rouge June thus hopefully spend some time various groups area New Orleans Unfortunately fickle finger fate pointed way such following multi-mil lion dollar fire chemical plant work job has temporarily changed help put plant back together Luckily no hurt will finish repairs about August 1 maybe latter part sum mer will permit some travel District hope mentioned last month good friend AVPs Ned Barnes hospital following heart attack doing pretty well until couple days ago mid-June new flare up trouble As writing scheduled go Houston tests probably surgery within few days AMA business According newsletters awful lot activity go ing District summer re ports have heard Dallas Trade Show indicate terrific makes sick have missed second time couple months ago mentioned assigning RC frequencies industrial users voice communications systems No dont have good news ever subject discussed Council Meeting Long Beach haste last month neglected mention subject So now understand situation stand FCC AMA has working through FCCs prescribed procedure obtain additional fre quency allocations AMAs proposal has passed first hurdle very laborious time-con suming process gestation period FCC act subject about yearwe probably three four months now similar proposal taken through proper bureaucratic red tape few years ago accomplished acquisition present 72-75 MHz frequencies Hopefully pa tience success can once again should emphasized have never granted guarantee exclusivity frequencies FCC simply reserved us convenient However AMA has through years efforts redoubled now tempted get FCC grant exclusivity based safety nothing else Following meeting Long Beach have again appealed relief high power intruders frequencies Will successful knows Complete success would utterly amazing However can hope least some relief end would encourage individually write FCC elected officials national explaining carefully what concerned about what seek Ask help Remember letter 50 signatures still letter 50 letters signature big stack mail Last month laid out feelings subject Model Aviation magazine what hope last time closing month thought would address hopefully last time subject dues increase took place yearfrom $1 7/year $25 year Now no doubt per centage-wise big increase minute lets look subject perspective last dues increase 1975 Thats right 1975 until 1979 dues did change service provided full membership including magazine Wouldnt nice everything else remained con stant price during period However wouldnt have nice salary stayed sameand Ill bet didnt have ready access figures inflation years has definitely us both costs cases wages AMA able remain solvent some years dues increase due increasing membership However 1977 inflation caught up began eating reserve funds mid1978 crisis finances upon us year AMA red several thou sands dollars Thus dues increase Now lets look increase different light What would have happened would we just followed inflationary trend dues during past several years simplicity have used 7% per year Presidents current soon increased guideline Dues 7% Annual YearActualInflation 1974$16 $1600 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 19 80* Total Dues $134 74-80 Remarks Open member mci magazine 171712Incr voted Counc action 171830No actual crease until 79 171960 172097 252244 252400 $1 3843 * Assuming no increaseand appears case table points out dues increased yearly 7% would actual ly have paid $543 through 1979 $443 through 1980 years since 1974 actually did dues So yes leap dues rather large long term rate increase actually below Presidential Guidelines 7% Now think actual national inflation rate has really below 7% per year since 1974 reality has closer 10% per year Doesnt fact able grow prosper dues inflation rate less overall average show see ing improvement efficiency grow larger really wasnt dues increase wrong putting off long caused difficulty Thought month sure wheels down before landingif prop tips keep breaking just before touchdown probab ly hint forgot think am kid ding An acquaintance has real cute homebuilt kind actually get has enthralled its perform ance once three times has forgotten lower gear props expensive Colorado as C Nebraska C Ntsh taknula h takola IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue Nt 68005 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Blod Casper WY 82601 Faa1 Kenel 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 dim OReilly 4760 N Bansin Wichita KS 67220 Jim Rickeots 516S CloodasSioun Falls SD 57103 1979 LINCOLN NATS last chance before Nats thank stepped forward help make possible have yet signed up would like help September 1979 85 uave I-eonma secretary-treasurer WLSF & HS readies Peanut Cougar flight waiting no wind April 22 FF meet still time See nearest district officer help will appreciated AMA NATS LINCOLN 10 Executive Council recently appointed By-Laws Revision Committee review report revision recommendations Coun cil Once Council has reviewed recom mendations will presented AMAs Leader members vote Leader member vote way by-laws can re vised am honored selected Council member important committee Hopefully within District aware opinions sug gestions constructive ideas welcome Now suggestions can have important impact Whether reside within outside District IX please take advantage added opportunity ex press wishes committee makes its first report Council during Nats week work will continue NOMINATING COMMITTEE year since District IX oddnumbered district AMA members within District have opportunity nominate Leader member Contest Director resident District office District IX Vice-President Nominations should forwarded AMA HQ will circu late nominations members Nom inating Committee event list nominees given district lengthy seldom happens Committee must narrow down two candidates two names will placed ballot Open AMA member receives bal lot dues renewal form may mark ballot VOTE send renew membership time. already have right vote chance VOTEl matters much vote informed enough care enough vote typical amount voting usually 17% 25% AMA membership Make leaders responsible larger per centage membership Odd-numbered district vice-president positions office secretary/treasurer will years ballot District IX leader years Natslets leader voting percentage DISTRICT OFFICERS FOR 1980 District IX Vice-President will need nominations 1980 district officers Included area positions Contest Boards Coordinators Associate Vice-Pres idents positions appointed dis trict vice-president one-year terms nominations suggestions volunteers can forwarded another chance voice opinions District ing managed YEAR OF THE FLYING SITE District IX will probably always remembered Year Nats following also happened 1979 flying sites charter clubs no longer have pay $500 fee insure site owners benefit now free AMA has released new publication en titled Getting Keeping Flying Sites Contact HQ further information two new films specifically designed clubs use getting keeping flying sites have budgeted films will aimed city county governments park boards etc full-time employee position HQ helping clubs get flying sites being created Add fact insurance liability went $250 deductible $50 deductible can see some will call Year Flying Site IRS/AMA UPDATE regard IRS revocation AMAs tax exempt status AMA has successful ly defended itself case showing what Simple Govern ment never simple letter regional commissioner Internal Revenue Service AMA explains AMA able retain its exempt status too feel AMA what merits status investigation itemized things just ifies exempt status guess what No 1 list Disseminating information members via its publication Model Aviation through distribution topical films has produced Model Aviation Nuff said DISTRICT MEETING district meeting scheduled October 27 1979 Kansas City KS details available later See Nats TI4INKIN LINCOLNI Arrzcnu otna x da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redondo Beach tA 90278 Associate Vice-Presdemts Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Sham Fresno CA 93711 Lonnie Kroeber 4295 Boulder Hwy Las Vegas NV 89121 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rt B Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Soowder Ave Long Beach CA 908GB Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter Dr Salt Lake City uTB4l17 Summer flying full swing throughout US Reports out back say Sport fliers out force weekend recently concluded US Free Flight Championships saw number contestants down year partly could attribut ed difficulty obtaining gasoline people did show up flew events total entry also down last year lot CD John Ferrer said meet went off smoothly enough first year running annual show Some good news give once AMA won legal skirmish IRS Most aware IRS ruled couple years ago against AMA remaining tax ex empt ruling appealed upheld first level appeal Appeal higher level brought reversal ruling AMA once again bonafide tax exempt organiza tion Quite bit money spent legal fees HQ involvement sigh relief turn other matters mentioned last months column going hold election later year District X Contest Board members chance think can better job Volunteer job get nomination volunteer position Ill select person run against incumbent based resume Ive already got several nominations volunteers Control Line Board have month left after column appears print act Vot ing will individuals petitions Sig natures AMA numbers will required signature fancy cant read print name under sos Ill know AMA master file doesnt have filing AMA number goes al phabetical order instructions will re printed time vote arrives Votes will mailed postmark deadline will announced Last month reported AMA giv ing some financial help Russ Barrera s model museum mentioned Russ grave condition cancer sad task report month Russ died early May Modeling has lost another giant will sorely missed negotiations Lake Charles re gard AMA purchasing piece prop erty up air telegram mayor Lake Charles says would welcome us visit AMA president Earl Witt uncovered some problems Lack util ities whos pay same fact property donated Lake Charles US Department Interior some strings attached its use Would strings prevent use property AMA Only time will tell Stay tuned further developments Nevada AVP Lonnie Kroeber reports Las Vegas trying get 1984 Worlds Fair catch want put fair Radio fliers now fly course 1984 quite ways off possibility hangs over heads month has busy Ive visited three clubs have three tap later month first club vis ited also largest As matter fact could largest club AMA Im speaking Orange Coast Radio Control Club club has 500 members think night attended meeting presided over president Bill Hart VP Don Johnson bumped Harry Apoian meeting reason mention seem run Harry go sure gets around Sometime back nominated club Award Excellence given Council presented award Bill Hart clubs president accepted behalf entire 500 membership award given OCRCC because sponsor ing benefits Cancer Society years Also club has very active December Toys Tots pro gram charitable activity qualifies award Im proud say Im now honorary member club Bill bestowed honor after pre sented him Award Excellence showed huge gathering AMA film Mar velous Miniatures well-received 86 Model Aviation eagerly awaiting release Scale film fall Control Line Contest Board member Pete Brandt has given some information would like passed mild controversy going right now Control Line circles over use single-blade propellers movement has started ban except FAI events Pete against banning use based inputs hes received fliers Pete has asked print some comments hes received matter Hes hope will stimulate enough interest prompt write Contest Board member know column read others lust District X members Some comments 1 Rather ban single-bladed pro peller develop rigid set approved rules follow constructing both single- double-bladed propellers would include minimum hub thickness minimum hub dia meter types material used con struction methods 2 What believe needed concerning single-blade props set design guidelines putting together props counter weight assembly 3 question planes coming apart matter building good plane will resist wear tear vibrations found flying Speed single-blade prop less likely come apart counter-balance made cor rectly have blade select wood other material 4 rule restricting single-blade pro pellers cavalier method trying ramrodded through no concrete evidence problem single-bladed props Speed lanes some constructive thoughts sure comment Control Line Contest Board member invited town Sierra Madre attend meeting Sierra Madre Radio Control Modelers invite ex tended clubs newsletter editor Earle Levine club presided over president Art Major multi-interest club terests cover Helicopter Soaring Pattern Pylon Racing club has flying site land fill rock quarry days num bered property sale owner wont let put permanent pav ing down runways got around unique way members surplus conveyor belt four feet wide 100 feet long weighs 1000 pounds stake down using runway Very clever enjoyed film Marvelous Miniatures showed presently perusing new book available AMA Get Keep Flying Sites book full tips others overcome problems perhaps similar yours Last least month Ive out town Chino visit friend ly club call themselves American Model Airport Association president club Dick Deiner VP Ed Woodsen club also about lose flying site construction approaching ever closer also reading AMA book finding keeping site Send $2 copy club process incorporating itself plan finding another site really expanding starting ambitious project entire club pitching building Stafford B-24 kit will use training project club members familiar projects complexity also showed Marvelous Miniature club already seen once liked well opted see again meantime want remind AMA display have also want mention have copy Mar velous Miniatures possession excellent film show scout groups civic group want interest model aviation Contact Ill see what can set up THERMALS Alaska o ana on oqton XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 AodM Vic-P,dsets Al tlaer 1607 S non EIn Pncaello ID 83201 Sonon Dresn No 1 Boo 48 8oadniew MT 59015 Ed McColloaqh 53 SE Et Portland OR 97215 Olndo 26808 Done co. Kent WA 98031 COnack Thompson N 3813 Nornndse Seokan WA 99205 Don Zpoy 21418 NE Main St. Rednond WA 98052 new newsletter CL fra ternity new publication dedicated ex clusively Northwest CL model aviation Subscriptions cost $5 12 issues Fly ing Lines produced Mike Hazel John Thompson Send $ Flying Lines 1411 Bryant Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 newsletter intends improve communication among Northwest modelers will include columns written top modelers have seen first issue little help luck will become top publication Good luck guys articles first Flying Lines illustrative quality editorial material Because timeliness inter est across modeling lines have included benefit Fuel Crisis Threatens Model Aviation though subject has glossed over modeling press given bottomof-the-page play newsletters model ers facing critical fuel supply problem Based modeling press scannings talk hobby shop operators correspondence AMA general scuttlebutt what FL has learned about fuel crisis supplier nitromethane hobby industry users including modelers car racers motorcycles like supplier reasons date unpublished has reduced supply 10% what pre viously provided model aviation fuel makers cost what available has gone up 60% according source manufacturer reported has cut six barrels nitro month previous two barrels day wish answer nitro methane AMA President Earl Witt wrote Flying Lines editor John Thompson recently Some manufacturers manufactur ing higher nitro content fuels order stretch supply Bringing matter close home hobby shop Astoria OR told members CLAMS club previously ordered case Fox Missile Mist arrived carrying price ofbetter sit down thls$2495 gallon price confirmed other hob dealers say either cant get stuff will have charge prohibitive prices comment What does mean us CL competition Chances competi tion will go However some fliers going forced use low-nitro fuels can afford commercial fuels can get nitro home brew will suddenly have arti ficial advantage may time follow lead RC Pylon Racing brothers limit nitro percentage allowed perhaps req uiring competitors use fuel supplied contest managementbefore fuel content provides lopsided competition addition should writing fuel suppliers AMA anybody else might have influence asking seek develop alternatives will alleviate cur rent crisis Thank Flying Lines fuel crisis cutting compe tition scene large number events District reporting decreased attendance have guts venture forth finding gas places away big cities fill up get destina tion hope clubs hurt financially nor discouraged putting events due fuel shortage real imagined perpetrated hoax Dr Barber real medical Van couver BC recently made comment what consider quotable quote Doc enthused about quality interna tional flavor flying recent Hawks Spring Opener FF contest asked anywhere country best two nations got together fly FF except Harts Lake Prairie Bong rson IN. or. May issue K Factor edited Betty Suzi Stream Volume 6 No 4 very unique article mini-guide Con test Directors intended help CDs smooth out eliminate rough spots have experienced Pattern fliers intended Pattern contests format compact design lend themselves adap tation other forms competition other club events Back issues may available dont know club having trouble putting events new game just plain interested look up near est member National Society Radio Controlled Aerobatics Since cant remember announce ment has previously made will re peated Jim Zehrungof Portland Aerolin ers has resigned after several years service District representative Navy Car rier Advisory Committee Jim has hard worker has commended fel low committee members Bill Skelton Warrenton OR has selected Jims replacement commit tee Bill active Carrier circles has some ideas entry level Carrier events May can try Northwest Bill Northwest Sport Race has proved very popu lar excellent bridge Contact Bill PO Box 105 Warrenton OR 97146 call 503 861-1033 September 1979 87 I0I FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sn New York NY 10005 OFFICIAL RESULTS ANA January/February/Harch 1979 KEN HIGH Indoor Postal Contest Ages up through 18 unlimited number flights scores adjusted 35 feet Two Best Flights AMA HAND 1 Graham Davitt 2 H Koachutnik 3 Mike Van Gorder 4 Tom Croft 5 Jon Harlan 6 Cathy Mullins 7 David Nault 8 Curt Zink 9 Mike Clem 10 Cohn Di Main 11 Brad Fulmer 12 Bryan Fulmer 13 Jim Katz 14 Eric Newman 15 Traci Harkema 16 Kim Mueller 17 Matt Arntz 18 Kim Poplatein 19 Jim Pugate 20 Allen Kradlak 21 Bob May 22 Beth Ireland 23 Micky Beni 24 Dave Fathauer 25 Carl Linstrum 26 Jim Mollison 27 Greg Benepe 28 Tim Sarbry 29 Ichiro Sugioka 30 Shelby Farmer 31 Paul Lidberg 32 Jeff Everson 33 Steve Spence 34 Men McLarty 35 Bill New 36 Jerry Lang 37 Paul Lang 38 John Brookins 39 Heather Arsk 40 Cliff Shaw 41 Mathew Gagliano 42 Victoria Gagliano 13 Charles Gagliano STICK MIDPIS Times Seconds Ceil ing Height czz5d AMA Fudge Factor Score Design Best Single Plight 1 Leeds ENGLAND Anderson Indiana Cincinnati Ohio Manchester Indiana Wayland Mass Anderson Indiana Lynn Massachusetts Woodburn Indiana Dallas Texas Los Angeles Calif Anderson Indiana Anderson Indiana Berea Ohio Beres Ohio Beres Ohio Beres Ohio Berem Ohio Beres Ohio Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berem Ohio Jscksonvil le Florida Berem Ohio Fort Worth Texas Berea Ohio Flushing New York Berea Ohio Tempe Arizona Coral Gables Florida Mansfield Texas Arlington Texas Floral Park New York Springfield Mass Springfield Mass Miami Florida Miami Florida Miami Florida Floral Psrk New York Floral Park New York Floral Park New York 1039 924 4 8670 8486 7 33 7500 725 6142 537 508 6024 4450 312 309 300 259 2SS 2 54 248 240 2 30 219 217 356 215 206 210 4 2 00 1 30 201 1 05 44 1 34 7 26 24 42 35 29 122 091 03 1 947 a a a 511 a 307 308 252 245 245 243 245 231 2 34 222 152 210 323 210 2 00 149 a 1265 a a 06 3 639 5644 S 360 5286 453 4700 445 3742 337 308 3624 28S0 192 189 180 179 175 174 168 160 iSS 150 139 137 236 135 126 130 270 120 90 121 65 44 947 26 24 42 3S 29 122 91 31 40 43 43 43 35 43 50 6 43 35 30 43 43 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 70 2 3 21 4 23 105 23 30 70 21 4 21 4 105 20 20 70 70 70 105 105 105 935 902 902 902 1000 902 831 902 000 1 080 902 902 1234 1 1234 1234 1 234 1 234 1 1234 234 1234 1234 1234 707 234 1281 1 234 577 1234 1 080 707 1281 1281 577 1323 1323 707 707 707 577 577 S77 5975 509 1 4835 4768 453 4239 3707 3375 337 3326 3269 2571 2369 2332 2221 2209 2160 2147 2073 1974 1913 1851 1715 169 1 1669 1666 1614 1604 1558 1481 972 85 5 833 564 54 6 344 318 29 7 205 79 53 18 Easy B Easy B Easy B Easy B Linstrum Metric Penny Easy B No-Non-Cents Penny Pennyp lane original EZB Hagen EZB Easy B Pennyplane Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-a Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Novice Pennyplane Micro-X Easy B No-Non-Cents Penny Micro-X Easy B Easy B Micro-X Easy B Noonan Novice Penny Peck 800 Compo EZE Twiggy SRPSM Double Peck 800 Peck ROG Peck 800 Delta Dart Delta Dart Delta Dart AMA Cub AMA Cub Bellanca ANA HAND LAUNCHED GLIDERS Best Two Flights 1 Tom Croft 2 David Nault 3 Bryan Fulmer 4 Cohn DiHaio 5 Curt link 6 Hike Clam 7 Hike Van Gorder 8 Graham Davitt 9 Dave Fathauer 10 Brad Fulmer 11 Chris Lane 12 Kim Poplstein 13 Chris Spence 14 Jon Nyberg 15 Jim Fugate 16 Bob Nay 17 Dave Niller 18 David Tornkins 19 Craig Jackson Al Steve Dunn 21 Tim Sarbry 22 Hike Goolewski 21 Eric Sireika 24 Allen Kradlak 25 Halt Arntz 26 Hen NcLarty 27 Greg Berepe Nanchester Indiana Lynn Hassachuselts Anderson Indiana Los Angeles Calif Woodburn Indiana Dallas Texas Cincinnati Ohio Leeds ENGLAND Berea Ohio Anderson Indiana Arlington Texas Berea Ohio Nansfield Texas Reno Nevada Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Arlington Texas Reno Nevada Reno Nevada Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Reno Nevada Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Arlington Texas Fort Worth Texas 370 34 3 388 306 342 292 306 219 230 294 197 19 0 156 159 143 13 3 124 118 125 125 114 122 120 111 104 85 115 390 335 358 300 162 279 322 207 220 300 193 180 145 138 128 115 120 115 125 122 112 101 114 101 86 85 x 750 678 746 606 704 571 628 426 450 594 390 370 301 297 271 248 244 233 250 247 226 223 234 212 190 17 0 115 43 35 43 30 43 35 43 20 23 43 214 23 214 26 23 23 23 21 4 26 26 23 23 28 23 23 21 4 902 1000 902 1080 902 1000 902 1323 1234 902 1281 1234 1281 1160 1234 1234 1234 1281 1150 1160 1234 1234 1160 1234 1234 1281 1281 68 5 678 67 3 655 635 571 566 564 555 536 500 457 386 34 5 334 306 301 298 290 287 279 275 271 252 234 218 147 Sweepette 16 mod Sweepette 15 Sweepette 16 Coot original Coot original modified Coot Coot Coot Coot original Strato Strato Coot Coot original Coot Coot original original 88 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/09
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L r L AMA FINANCIAL REPORT 1978 disastrous year finan cially AMAs history organization ac tually went over $50000 red also depleted over $100000 reserves con trast 1979 going well sizeable surplus expected result year end natural question therefore come contrast results very simple serious situation AMA went year too long dues increase time1978 inflation running wild 1977 decision delay dues increase seemed safe enough AMA over $200000 sur plus funds end 1976 general feeling some money should used before asking members pay dues anticipated time fact almost half surplus would used up end 1977 rest wouldnt enough avoid going red end 1978 hindsight its easy see now moderates dues increase 78 could have avoided major 79 surplus $200000 sounded like lot money about 20% total budget time inflation alone increasing costs about 10% Add major increase insurance costs 78 plus large deficits operations 77 78 Nationals 77 RC World Championshipsthe stage set kissing surplus goodbye Fortunately thats behind us now Al though 1979 dues increase painful continues source controversy fact has successful 1979 membership running over 90% what 78 higher dues rate AMAs budget year assured modest surplus should result see May 79 issue Model v/at/on page 69 few bright spots 78 fi nancial picture example spent $12000 less HQ salaries budget ed Also magazine produced surplus almost $10000 few hundred dollars budgeted helped re duce overall AMA deficit 78 membership processing costs about $7000 under budget low spots 78 wasa $30000 increase insurance costs over what bud geted though budget allowed $85000 cost 77 As statement shows membership insur ance cost 78 over $185000 cost 77 about $70000$115000 less Overall AMA deficit $180000 1978 reduced $56000 wip ing out surplus previous years long ago would have disaster However can now regarded glitch resulting delayed action concerning effects inflation end result book keeping situation shows 1978 books ended huge loss about $850000 bank balance sheet Current Assets start 1979due overlap processing membership renew als new year before end old year Thus AMA never danger ing able pay bills last years operations case getting income picture ad justed catch up loss situation Con fin ued next page ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS BALANCE SHEET December 31 1978 Assets Current Assets Cash Checking Accounts* 407599 Petty Cash15000 Cash Savings Accounts including earned interest unts Receivable Owed Us Misc Accounts Receivable AdvancesEmployees Nats Sponsor Pledgesi 977-78 MA Advertising Receivables __________ Deferred Charges MA Future Issue Costs $ Prepaid Insurance & Other Exp ResaleSupplies Inventory ting & Duplicating Supplies Membership Supplies & Expenses Nats Souvenir Inventory Rulebooks Kit Plan Book II Fixed Assets Furniture & Equipment Less Depreciation Total Assets iZ.ii332 $ 85133931 $ 671267 550098 90000 1239400 322 2334137 1757387 21 2037 4295665 1 98000 392950 2550765 10775298 - 94729 374$442Th55 $1 029 37849 Liabilities & Net Worth Current Liabilities Accounts Payable$1 3506954 Employees Escrow400. Deferred Income Membership Dues 197987945203 Club Charters FAI Stamps & Other j7%50 Funds Scale Team$ Control Line Indoor Team Program FF Team Program RC Team ProgramSoaring RC Team ProgramAerobatics olarship Fund Howard McEntee Fund AMA Property Fund Eight-Ball Fund AMA-FAI Fund Surplus_________ Surplus Balance 1 -1-78 adjusted Net Loss 12 Months Total Net Worth Deficit Total Liabilities & Net Worth 67119 118600 117143 1646351 225482 404933 280415 109700 771642 23000 1251266 $ 13916554 - $ 89819153 5015651 - $11488584 [v32][b-1-10-1-10]]$ 5813509 [v32][b-1-10-1-10]]$1 02937849 * $40000000 subsequently invested CDs Savings Accounts September 1979 75 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS EXPENSE STATEMENT year ending December 31 1978 Expense Salaries$40715451 Annuity1433014 Payroll Taxesj3 Totai related salaries Rent approx 5000 sq ft Telephones Postage & Freight exclusive membership processing Membership processing & Postage Membership Insurance Rulebooks Public RelationsDirect Costs Scholarship ProgramNet Awards Film ProjectsProduction Travel Eq uip Rental Film LibraryHQ Service Officer Service VP Budget Council Mtgs etc Magazine Officers CDs etc $1070439 deducted Income Staff TravelNats Council Trade Shows Mtgs Office Supplies Stationery Office Equipment maint Printing Professional Fees Legal Audit Consultant Insurance General Depreciation Bad Debts Personal Property Taxes FAI Teams Programs Meetings NAA Div Fee 1978 NatsNet Expense Totals Exclusive MA Mag Dir Costs Model Aviation Magazine Direct Costs Unrelated Business Taxes Total Expense Total $ 44721908 2733206 1177080 3408173 5455368 18584162 1190593 2665555 87000 164596 2339991 231651 3185539 1249843 2205442 312526 666834 1053013 994119 962880 43200 231919 2973800 2933174 Model GeneralMembershipAviation AdministrServicesMagazine $ 9159808 328806 588480 922367 $11627700 1366600 176600 1690300 $11859500 355200 direct costs* 382306 FAI & Contests Nats $ 6708300 400000 176600 158400 5455368 18584162 1190593 Public Relations $5366600 282600 235400 254800 2665555 87000 164596 2339991 231651 3185539 624921 839702 78226 200134 1053013 994119 962880 43200 231919 661600 93800 266700 624922 263140220500 7810031200 80000 $100942974 $22036352 $41113423 $1 2938246 $ 33258703 287726 $134489403 $22036352 $41113423 $33258703 $46484675 2973800 2933174 $15678298 220500 31200 120000 $9176655 $15678298 $9176655 FINANCIAL REPORT Cont pg 75 being done very well during 1979 end year books should show surplus will applied reduce remaining deficit last year Meanwhile has major reduc tion concerning insurance costs 1979 could result expense budget reduction about $50000 other hand amount saved depends upon much AMA has absorb costs claims up $1000 per accident Until known end 1979 savings insurance costs currently considered being held es crow reserve against claims very like ly however will insurance surplus will add overall surplus completely wipeout 1978 deficit remains seen present 79 budget doing well expense bud get has gotten out hand con tinued good results rest 1979 AMA should black start 1980 PROFILE OF UFE MEMBER DR JIM EDWARDS L-24 Jim McNeill AMA Historian Internationally recognized Radio Control Pattern flying nationally heralded team manager judging contributions known everywhere gentleman gra cious sportsman seldom has Academy Model Aeronautics bestowed Life Member ship flier spectacular flying career upon Dr jim Edwards New Al bany Mississippi walked out flight line last summer Lake Charles Nats asked chief RC Pattern judges could pose picture fora second two Sure came instant reply So under wicked August afternoon sun big 8-lb Pattern ships whining snapped shot Doc Edwards did Jim acquire unparalleled ex pertise entourage admiring friends around world started young thing age 6 pasting together Paul Gillow Joe Ott Sc solid balsa kits little solid models dear hearts lived 30s World War II found him 76 Model Aviation SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT witn rnantom r-ju ignition engine ooitea Henry Struck New Ruler Navy radio gunner war thing likes Continued page 79 PRESIDENTS REPORT President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS EARL E WITT 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 SENIOR CITIZEN MEMBERSHIP some confusion about senior citizens membership last months Presidents Report Execu tive Council time motion Council Meeting discussing NEXT years dues wherein committee make recommendation council January 1980 actual motion stated voted upon passed record ed tape temporary nature thing [the senior citizen membership fee reduction] should put expedient until commit tee reports subsequently interpreted motion mean decrease dues would start immediately However Executive Director took exception statement basing position AMA Headquarters transcript incorrectly reported motion sub ject committee recommendation position AMA Headquarters staff could handle change middle yearso its back Council facts could work modelers advantage massive cuts government support parks rec reation taxpayers voting down tax increases park bond issues Park Recreation Directors screaming volunteer help US Jaycees have just initiated national athletic program wherein donate supplies work time Parks Recreation facilities tunately backed General Foods Premier Athletic Products benefits offer recreational fa cilities minimal cost volunteer manpower low equipment needs pro motional materials guidelines Volunteers California set up foundation help state park sys tem raised $15 million made 13000 acres land available de partment organize own volunteer program park recreation facili tiesincluding airstrips model air planes Ammunition such endeavors article Seymour Gold* PhD Associate Professor Environmen tal Planning University Cali fornia Gold believes demand recreational land will increase 1000 percent future says unavailability land would imply such future steps use rationing man datory education/licensing some ac tivities multiple-use zoning time space 24-hour use facilities exten sive user fees public competition private enterprise available rec reation resources feel cant convince recre ation facility directors model airFLYING SITES little chance receiving government assistance flying sites Park Recreation facilities Car ter Administrations proposed budget cut some $25 billion seems aimed directly Park Recreation May 24th Congress set ceiling $150 million 1980 Urban Park Recreation Recovery Program Eighty-five percent budget goes local recovery projects 368 localities depressed enough el igible subsequent reports Ive gotten number eligible cities dwindling due red tape month June Congress hold ing hearings figure out cut ___________________________________ government red tape industry costs* Found California ParksandRec agency inefficiency Parks andreation reprinted national RecreationParks Recreation May 1979 planes will provide proper recreation use Dr Golds opinions 1 Most ideas current use about recreation open space preser vation cities premised thinking 1930s 2 Most recreation plans ac knowledge accommodate significant changes trends leisure lifestyles legislation technology values 3 objectives public park recreation systems better ac commodate needs supplier user 4 project past present may realistic light cur rent trends toward aging society growth management decreasing real come energy shortage Let know what think what doing MDA PROGRAM Now modeling programs go ing around country Jerry Kids want remind com petitors man event de serve attention man Bill Allen DeKalb IL event Aero-Chal lenge Muscular Dystrophy Bill has organized past five years Last year working over 300 hours prepare MDA program brought 137 contestants 12 states Canada England event brought nations $129775 Jerry Lewis fund drive wish con tact Bill address telephone num ber follows William J Allen 1626 Mayflower Drive Dekalb IL 60115 814-756-51 17 MORE ON AMA HQ STAFF comments subject precipi tated lengthy dissertation Exec utive Director last months Model Aviation under title Apples Oranges As elected chief executive September1979 77 / SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeilI AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 am interrupting conclusion special interest group MIAMA FLYERS present impor tant report Academy Headquar ters Washington DC As secretary/ treasurer AMA vow bring least three times year up date home office conducting business month would like tell about accounting money-hand ling system way address listed above have questions about AMAs money business dues money handled write will answer will going back Washington periodically can answer reasonable question might pose observation AMAs method doing business efficient well-managed Everyone Washing ton office bonded employ ees dedicated hard-working thought mind report di rectly column traced dollars through path minute enter building until way bank both checks cash will take minute read can relay information Its money have right know 99% money received deposit ed very same day bank mail dues money Joan Shipley opens mail removes check places basket Carol Mer feld receives basket feeds check information Burroughs AE300 computer AMA owns computer information automatically record/ Academy Model Aeronautics believe responsibility membership report organiza tion see will rubber-stamp endorse action official em ployee agree Differences opinion normal healthy progressive organization Maintaining status quo will often lead deca dence decay am firm believer no organization well-organized operated cannot improved upon report subject July issue result Executive Di rectors statement fact Headquarters workers could probably make money elsewhere such working government com ments questions directed reference article Therefore wrote context comparing HQ staff Civil Service pointed out opinion due abnor mal escalation rate HQ staff salaries very doubtful staff could make elsewhere especially government So now airing differences another tack Apples Oranges difference between AMA Government Apples Oranges difference predominant current comparison Director other associations As subscribing member American Society Association Execu tives having firsthand knowledge publications AMA Executive Director quoting can draw complete ly different conclusion statistics some 35 pages salary pay sur vey reports 1977 salary figures Chief Executive Officer referred AMA Executive Director WSAE pertains Washing ton DC its metropolitan area branch American Society Association Executives ASAE average salary quoted $59608 gathered 24 associations similar staff size cluded 58% trade associations trade associations average salary alone $72814 considerably inflates average associations rep resentative WSAE stated Trade associations likely pay top executive indi vidual membership associationsstatis tics prove As average salary cannot con clude figures way relative organization applicable national averages applied figures would deflated further average salaries ex ecutive heads Washington DC 38% higher place such Co lumb us same type counter analysis can applied latest $45000 median salary association executives reported ASAE based budget classifications median salary organization budget range top 64% 161% higher AMA budget depending whethef $564348 allocated magazine included budget whole difference opinion particular $36580 salary however aca demic question Headqaurters staff salariesit within control AMA HQ management estab lished AMA Executive Council impression upper eche lon Headquarters employees overpaid lower grades underpaid something alluded Dr Alan C Filley in dependent analysis HQ 1977 Sub sequent changes Executive Direc tor seem to have worsened status rather improve Executive Director picked sen sitive point used statement As Civil Service Supervisor long standing would have difficulty finding government positions directly comparable upper levels AMA employment pointing out difference between government work AMA level government pay feel managers have great er diversity responsibility AMA staff employees rather less reason difficulty finding direct ly comparable positions because could think similar jobs government employees put six-hour workday office practiced AMA re maining 25% workday being un accounted basis making up doing work home enroute 78 Model Aviation ed big work sheet work sheet contains enough information process membership card computer also totals up money day pre pare deposit slip work sheets transcribed journal totalled balanced month month after bank reconciliation totals posted general ledger Ledgers balanced monthly statements issued quarterly Cash goes through same process Carol puts cash info com puter via deposit slip hustled off bank 1st Union Bank American Security Bank Trust used receive deposits may boring reading some interesting years past asked myself same question may have asked yourself time two stealing going AMA HQ could ever answer emphatically NO None what soever joint CLEANtop bot tom As secretary/treasurer no pays salary am elected membership am modeler like No has brainwashed either drove Birmingham Washington carand back again May speak openly frankly Last year US Internal Revenue Service descended upon home office audited books Z idea being change tax status Eventually move reclassify us tax-wise failed OK what anything wrong going IRS would have located good friend Federal Judge Jim Davis ac tive District Judge pointed out has permitted mention two important points concerning IRS audit AMA last year 1 Any stealing financial irregu larities turned up audit would have serious consequences future tax status 2 Any unreasonable travel other wise expenditures officials would have serious reflection What am telling received clean financial bill health Internal Revenue people aware addi tion AMA books audited annually independent auditing firm Washington DC Raymond H McGivern Company comes once year checks books own pay service want meet some beau tiful ladies handle money snap Chief Comptrol ler Gisele Jackson took picture last year lady has Bachelor Masters Degrees Accounting Ben Franklin University Washington DC born Latvia now part Russia left old country 11 years old Russians swept through Latvia Lithuania Es tonia WW II bounced around through Poland Denmark Germany eventual way America mother died along hard way Germany Gisele studied medicine two years displaced persons camp Needless say likes US best lady first class ac countant feel lucky have First worked NAA 1957 Weve last 20 years since membership mere 14000 year s-iere uiane nawley Diane has professional training accounting too oldest six children lit tle brothers sisters Paul Brian Mary Alice Patricia Maureen Diane makes deposits balances books writes checks etc Another accounting assistant pic tured above Mary Ann Curtin Mary Ann joined AMA part-time basis third year college student major ing Accounting has now become full-time employee assists phases detailed work Dont forget have ques tions about dues moneywrite will answer See next month. JIM EDWARDSCant pg 76 best remember Ohlsson 23 purchased mustering out pay Doc worked way through Mississippi College lifeguard being rewarded small room under pooi itself live taught school principal Tupelo MS subsequently attended University Tennessee Dental School Memphis first exposure RC Pattern flying came Pattern flying legendary today Doc won Masters 1969 Indianapolis came 2nd 1970 Nats immortal Jim Kirkland Soon good sound judgment competitors took hold dominated time big contests 1971 Doc Team Manager RC Team Doylestown PA chief judge Las Vegas NV chief Pattern judge 76 Bicentennial Dayton Nats Also 1976 chief judge South Africa World Championships way being paid South African Association Radio Flyers 1977 US judge World Championships Continued page 81 MODEL AVIATION MAGAZINE INCOME AND EXPENSE STATEMENT year ending December 31 1978 Income Membership Subscriptions dues allocation Advertising Incomenet$ 7102397 Hobby Shop2728146 Other Subscriptions272835 Plans Incomenet SubtotalIncome other allocated Allocation Free Distributions officers CDs etc Total Income Expenses Editorial Expenses Monthly Columnists Drafting Articles Plans Pictures____________ Production Costs Composition Typesetting etc Art & Photo Color Separation Printing Misc Supplies___________ Reprints printing Circulation Expenses Postage magazine reprints_____________ $35455800 $ 10699894 1Q7j39 70333 $47226133 $ 1313800 639200 3030333 83333 2047605 380859 489270 19607592 38738 563164 1368906 3276239 Labels & sort mag & reprint Administrative Costs Telephone Insurance Promotion Miscellaneous Travel____________ Total Direct Costs Allocated Expenses % gen AMA exp Salaries & Taxes$11859500 Rent355200 Miscellaneous Office341 240 Postage.182306 Subtotal Allocated Expenses Total Expenses Net Income Unrelated Business Taxes Federal & State PICKING ON HITS obvious differences opinions among AMA Executive Council members subjectsAMA News has prolific such disagreements since first year good aspect shows dont have rubberstamp Council merely Okays recommendations President Executive Director other hand bickering public hardly constructive opinions important working out consensus final analysis offi cial Council decisions determine AMA policies Hopefully current arguing will settle down Presidents column month theres AMA salaries subject being left Executive Council rather argue further other note some HQ people disagree strongly contrast should noted what Secretary Treasurer says column monthhe visited HQ recently wrote about 2252032 389491 2641523 6347 214244 50000 72364 72038 3258703 $46196949 1029184 287726 $ 58 WHY WASHINGTON recent issue magazine indicated due Cost factors MA headquarters should moved less expensive location Mean its fact hundreds national sociations consider vital DC folio wing letter MA member gives latter side story deep concern RC modeler member AMA have fol lowing recent discussion concerning possible relocation AMA Headquarters wish offer comments mem berships consideration light own experience almost 20 years representing International Telephone Telegraph Corp oration Washington future model aviation un fortunate degree rests federal regulatory agenciesthe Federal Communications Com mission RC frequencies Federal Avia tion Administration its potential inpose severely limiting jurisdiction over model aircraft despite success AMAs voluntary safety code Environmental Protection Agency may expand its jurisdiction area noise control Also actions other federal agencies quasifederal agencies such US Postal Ser vice connection mailing Model vi ation IRS regarding tax factors affect ing cost ofoperating organization exceeding importance AMA its membership future growth possibly actual existence hobby may hinge future decision federal regulator example ongoing attempt AMA secure additional frequencies FCC RC use interests member ship best protected point view its Headquarters location check Washington DC classi fied telephone directory yellow pages reveals seven pages listings trade professional hobby associations Washington ad dress According calculations approximately 1600 organizations shown telephone directory ranging As sociation American Railroads Zero Pop ulation Growth Inc no accident 1600-some associations have fices Washington DC Bismarck North Dakota organizations recog nize necessity easy access Con gress myriad administrative agencies increasingly influence memberships activities same reasons more organizations relocating head quarters other cities Nations Capital addition 1600-odd associations maintain Washington offices virtually major US company has Washington liaison office interface govern mental agencies associations corp orations assure would maintain offices Washington unless proven value vantage point Washingtonand have several times consulted Associations Executive Di rector General Counsel respect particular approaches FCC Congress believe AMAs Washington headquarters location has proven incalculable value permitting close liaison concerned governmental agencies thereby averting ex cessive governmental regulation over sport important perhapsand frequently deal FCC matters myselfthe continuing close contact exercised AMA headquarters personnel FCCs constantly changing Commissioners staff has assisted ob tainingand retainingvaluable spectrum use privileges summary AMA expected repre sent its members interest maximum extent its headquarters should remain Washington Since responsibilityto pro tect promote model aviationdepends large dgree upon AMAs relationship federal government agencies matter prudent management AMA staff convenient offices involved Fur thermore location necessitates higher cost headquarters operation might otherwise possible additional expense should regarded vital contribution being better able serve needs members Hundreds other national associ ations have found necessary located DC area having moved considerable expense AMA re 80 Model Aviation verse move out area would con trary what other national associations have found overriding requirement Washington presence Very truly yours John F Ryan AMA No 94615 JIM EDWARDS Cont pg 79 saw him last year busy judging hot sun help others enjoy wonderful sport next time see him will probably doing same thinghelping others making possible newcomers compete successfully fairly enjoy ex pert judging Doc Edwards lives quietly beauti ful wife Jackie Mississippi practicing den tistry Radio Control flying Jackie goes contests him sometimes helps tabu late tables new modelers have helped managing judging $1000 contribution made Academy become Life Member thanks us Doc Edwards Would like bea Life Member will assigned two-digit AMA Life Mem bership number L front number will NEVER reassigned anyone will number forever after gone Heres Send $1000 AMA Headquarters Washington DC may paid quarterly increments $250 have privilege designating man ner AMA shall invest spend donation wish money go fund another can designate name will enshrined Academy life rolls ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INCOME STATEMENT year ending December 31 1978 No Member Dues Rate Members Jr/Sr@$ 3008644 Jr/Sr@600414 JrjSr@10002523 Fain Open@10001112 Open@130018274 Open@170040090 Booster@various173 TotalMemberships71 230 Less Partial year credits Total Membership Income Magazines Members $35455800 Allocation distribu tion Free Members 439 Subtotal Other Income Life Memberships$ 509200 Club Charter Fees3572385 Sanction Insurance152250 Sanction Fees485200 FAI Stamps830900 Supply & Service Salesnet755216 Film Rental278100 Interest Income2275965 Contributions29920 Misc Membership Service Fees121825 MA Advertising & Other Mag Income Total Other Income Gross Income Deduct Operating Expenses$134489403 Less Expense Allocation Mag 4675 Net Income Loss Total $ 2593200 248400 2523000 1112000 23756200 68153000 JJ9~P $9 849 2600 1016145 $97476455 36526239 $60950216 L9j 0961 $69961177 $18043551 Reprint & Meg Alloc Per Member UPDATE TRANS-AM RELAY RACE project GO now signed up 60 teams seven people five teams leg also 60 AMA Contest Di rectors signed up monitor teams per formance across country takes place Depart START OF RACE Sept 4 Tues Dulles Intl Airport Sept 6 Thurs Raleigh NC Sept 10 Mon Columbia SC Sept 12 Wed Montgomery AL Sept 14 Fri Jackson MS Sept 17 Mon Shreveport LA Sept 19 Wed Ft Worth TX Sept21 Fri Odessa TX Sept 24 Mon El Paso TX Sept 26 Wed Tucson AZ Sept 28 Fri Blythe CA Oct 1 Mon Ontario CA Leg F G H K L starting Labor Day weekend conjunction raising funds Jerry Kids Muscular Dystrophy Associations annual cam paign Clubs stops will hold lo cal fund raising model air shows behalf MDA club interested doing contact AMAs Special Events department Trans-Am race malor PR effort AMA behalf model aviation gen eral idea gain appreciation Stop-Over Richmond VA Fayetteville NC Atlanta GA Meridian MS Monroe LA Dallas TX Abilene TX Van HornTX Lordsburg NM Phoenix AZ Indlo CA Barstow CA Arrive Sept 5 Wed Raleigh NC Sept 7 Fri Columbia SC Sept 11 Tues Montgomery AL Sept 13 Thurs Jackson MS Sept 15 Sat Shreveport LA Sept 18Tues Ft WorthTX Sept 20 Thurs Odessa TX Sept 22 Sat El PasoTX Sept 27Thurs Tucson AZ Sept 27 Thurs Blythe CA Sept 29 Sat Ontario CA Oct 2 Tues Las Vegas NV END OF RACE capabilities model aircraft addition involving AMA members different kind national activity Bob Doris Rich successfully flew across USA 23 daysfrom Kitty Hawk NC Oceanside CAin October 1975 project directors Trans-Am route essentially same variations Washington DC Ontario CA extra leg Las Vegas final ceremonies Circus Circus Hotel Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Inland ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NJ 03060 Rymond Giboulean 39 High St Old Town ME 04468 George Parker 7 Paul Dr LeeMA 0t238 A Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Dr Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kittery MC 03904 case didnt notice Earl WiCt has already stated some agenda items next Council meeting held Nats items Review magazine policies guidelines review film budget progress September 1979 81 Member Magazines $300$ 124200 7001766100 3005482200 70028063000 20300 $35455800 1070439 10699894 $47226133 44675 $ 741458 use recommendations by-laws changes already formed committee anticipated demanding rules safety NMPRA response requested considera tion plan firm flying site procurement program will proposed John Worth reading have puts other items feel important let hear THIS WEEK special interest groups will probably meeting Council perhaps day before Council meeting will beon Wednesday August 1st Belated thanks Ernie LaChance Haverhill MA George Denault Amesbury MA helped cart gear District meeting Ernie putting great flying demo RC plane kitted whats-his-name designed Trixter Beam few years ago have just completed Beam original plans scratch-built time three channels am looking forward having lot slow flying fun before Nats time As views living up Queen Mary differ some people con cerning Council stayed during April meetings California didnt stay New lesey C New Ysk II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grigg District VicePresident 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 Associate Vice-Ppesldests Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkees NY 10705 John Byrne 3629 213th St. Bayside NY 11381 Frank Deench 9 Willow Ave Piscatawy NJ 08854 Havk thes 46 Cory Dr So Tom River NJ 08753 Adam SaltIer 50 Randi Rd. Apt A-2 Scherrectady NY 12309 Tom Silver RD 3 Bon 412 Messena NY 13662 Hank Smith 2 Lorraine Am Aabvrn NY 13021 PHILOSOPHICAL THOUGHTS thrilling filling satis fying moment have ever experienced modeler came June 12 privilege present aeromodeling 6th grade classes RoyaltonHartland Ele mentary School 95 kids sitting rapt tention absolutely silent seemingly absorbing word over 20 minutes oohing aahing through 42 minutes Marvelous Miniatures Finally taking group school yard flying demon strations Shuttle 2-meter sailplane 20-plus mph winds fractured tail end third flight totally insig nificant compared smiling faces kids Marvelous Try sometime Its great ego good model aviation same time BACK TO DISTRICT II AND AMA spent evening June 7 Kodak Aeromodelers Rochester asked same questions have virtually same problems other RC clubretaining fields RC frequencies noise have very distinct advantage being able use Kodak-owned property Rochester area Yet lost previous field due noise aboard several days three days maximum allowed wife stayed over another day paid full tariff extra day also paid AMA difference accommo dations wife total stay first time wife has taken trip incidentally 11 years Council meetings Furthermore rented car expense ate meals ex pense AMA did pay wifes fare receive free passages airlines either actually spent out pocket reimbursed over $200 cluding wifes -ir fare actually day pleasure visiting uncle up coast wasnt some prob lems gasoline shortage already out Furthermore something too people know Headquarters staff flew World Airways both ways order take advantage low airfares put up lot inconvenience doing AMA dollars watched over Executive Director Mr Worthso read grain salt see sarcasm trash another District complaints new field isbeingdeveloped again Kodak property time hope avoid noise syndrome problems further complicated having Control Line fliers group no space new field suitable fly ing requirements sufficient nationwide publicity make public aware pleasure satisfaction gained building flying model aircraft second questionnaire has mailed out time read respon ses will tallied fact time read Nats summer meeting Executive Council will history ac tions meeting will directly guided responses 158 questionnaires mailed clubs New Jersey New York will returned yours DO YOU KNOW YOUR DISTRICT OFFICERS Associate VPs named head ing column Contest Board mem bers Contest Coordinators listed Directory elsewhcre issue hope seven AVPs four Contest Board members three Contest Coordina tors FAI Team Selection Committee Members Control LineBill Bird 123 Beechwood Rd Florham Park NJ 07432 Outdoor Free Flight Bob Hatschek 316 Grosvenor St Douglastown NY 11363 IndoorC V Russo 143 Willow Way Clark NJ 07066 RC Soaring Leon Pike Rt 1 Lowman NY 14861 add above volunteer graciously takes care moving AMA booth around District request clubs Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 total 19 volunteers other VP serve within District rep resent AMA AMA Use Let know opinions way can better serve Ohiv sylvania West yqna III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District III Vice-President 1101 E Ralin Road Daytte OH 45429 Associate Vice-Presidents Joe Eiben 6192 Edenharst Lynharns OH 44124 Francis Fluharry 504 21st St ViennaWV 28101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadombrook St David PA 19087 tdwardWissr 1521 Sammir St. McKeesport PA 15131 NO DISTRICT Ill REPORT THIS MONTH Delawate e Disttict ef Columbia land h Catrlna vitgiea DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV VicePresident 607 Pallite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Associate Vice-Presidents Wayne Aberneshy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Nemport News VA 23606 Howard Crinpin 611 Beoshmood Dr Charlorrsnille VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 26210 Scottie Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19609 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Paul Yacohacci 6408 Winthrop Dr. Fayenteville NC 28301 has along hard fightfor John Worth HQ staff finally paid off now have tax exempt status back Maybe now AMA HQ can once again turn efforts business running Academy stead writing letters IRS Its tough fightthanks Headquarters month would like report change representation Radio Control Contest Board Wayne Abernethy AVP southern Maryland has assumed position will replace Fred Gregg has done fine job thank Fred dedi cation hard work Wayne RC Pattern flier very active competition flies Masters class very knowledgeable competition needs Wayne will also remain AVP southern Maryland until can find replacement him Anyone around Baltimore southern Maryland area terested Control Line Free Flight Clubs am getting very much correspondence Control Line Free Flight clubs District IV newsletters clubs except Brain Busters know must some guys out Dis trict IV cant ALL happy So lets hear let know what club doing what would like see within AMA Nats Any District IV AMAers going Nats Look up LincolnIll whole week Lets get acquainted Whats Happening District IV Plans shaping up District IV Meeting looks like date will first weekend October As soon date firm will make mailing clubs District 82 Model Aviation Prunes Georges Radio Control Club Prince Georges Radio Control Club Ches apeake Bay RC Club Charles County RC Club have put together Quickie 500 Racing Association club shares work load rotate races between three clubs Anyone wanting informa tion activity contact Kenny Green house PG RC Roanoke Valley RC Club Thanks RVRC putting newsletter mailing list RVRC has fun fly auction planned June 23rd Unfortunately article will appear after event over though am writing early June So keep mind have 60-day lead time maga zine articles hope visit RVRC near future Eastern Soaring Lines Soaring enthusiasts out have just received copy ESL news letter think very good full information aimed Soaring buff Soaring would like copy would like join write Howard Smith 1430 Kingsley Drive Warminster PA 18974 Concord Mall Show Three clubs got together put mall show can see picture very good display set up clubs involved First State RC Club 50 aircraft 30 members Delaware RC Club 45 aircraft 25 members Wilmington MAC Control Line club just proves RC UC can work gether put good show understand about 10000 people per day approx imate average viewing Thanks Scottie DC Radio Control Club DCRC recently awards night years valuable member Fred Neilson received prestigious Al Montska Award Hampton Roads RC Club Hampton Roads club has just second annual Tower Mall Static Show small growing club did tremendous job club has 33 members provided excess 60 aircraft display club two years old sure active group chance visit June 12 regular club meeting very good question answer session about AMA also about what other clubs doing District After meeting adjourned next room refreshments surprise marvelous cake AMA logo words Welcome Mr Mrs Foreman Mary cake delicious wife thank club very inter esting worthwhile evening picture shows club president Bob Howell treasurer Richard Dawson Tower Mall Show Alabama C Florida gia issippi to Rico South tarolina essee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Associate Vice-Presidents John Gorday 631 Queen Circle Jackson MS 39209 Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood 0e. Hunosoille AL 35805 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlee Sr t3iarleston Hgts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Delray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr. Nasheille TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Boo 1532 Foiardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman P0 Boo 1643 Eglin AFB FL 32542 Tom Thacker 2390C Lawrencanille Hwy. Decatur GA 30033 Jacksonville FL Rebel Rally May 26-2 7 thermal got away Free Flighters attacked RC area sending RC registration cards scattering carrying off concession stand garbage bags Now thats thermal reports Rebel Rally success though unfortunate incident unsportsmanship Combat circle witnessed 300400 spectators Such conduct totally unrep resentative thousands good sports hobby Years effort create favorable image public can ruined few minutes bad sporL read about Linda Brown July issue Model Aviation see page 72 now rest story Linda didnt get first girl win top AMA schol arship herself owes some success Brown Free Flight Team com posed parents sister Susan broth nrt Pernr Davidl cast hand won first P-30 Junior Susan second second Spe cial Rubber second Special HLG family flies together wins together earlier issue remarked Richard Jackson built 11 Super Prontos picture Richard Super Pronto No XII John Hudson editor Brandon Fly ers newsletter Brandon FL reports club held contest recently drew over 800 spectators received full page photos text Tampa Tribune DISTRICT V CLUB OF THE MONTH Capital City RC Club Jackson MS formed 1952 has grown mem bership 55 members original group still active Bob Hinkle Bill Payne Frank Ruscio clubs field provided Parks Recreation Department City Jackson Cade Sentell field maintenance supervisor working hard keep city happy clubs mainten ance Billy Collier club photographer pro vided photos picture taken Paul Miley Small Field Free Flight Contest Susan am won Junior High Point Trophy David aroundotPattsrnatthe September 1979 83 l-rIs John Uoraay barney Orndorff holding Award Excellence Oscar Tissue Al Robertson Back Ir Ed Hobson Randy Quattlebaum Raymond Driv er Herman Quattlebaum Barry Driver Jerry Dustt Andy Miner Millard Coulson Larry Welsh Robert Easley Cliff Cobb Jim Hust Phillip Smith Capital City RC Club interested mainly Sport Pattern Scale teaching beginners build fly Illinois ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 60090 Associate Vice-Presidents Dase Davis DA Enterprises Box 335 Haubstadt IN 47639 chuck Delano 7203A Twin Oaks Dr Indianapolis IN 46226 Roger Geers RR 5 Quincy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 709 Nt 44th St Kansas city MO 04116 Oman Lee 819 Mandrake Banania IL 60510 Jim Sears P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Bob Underwood 4109 concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63126 did what appears Indy RC South secretary Don Duncans right expression scans paperwork before treasurer Bob Gasiorowski presi dent Tom Dobbs center Throughout country club officers staff members involved endless papermill organiza tion administration hobby/sport unsung heros real AMA Photo AVP Chuck Delano Things August 15-16 Lexington KY MAC Pat tern Scale Meet Kearny Field August 19 Terre Haute IN RC Club Fun Fly C Banks 812 533-2375 August 26 Kansas City Northern Knights Open Fun Fly AVP Frank Hughes September 2 Holiday Fun Fly Madison County IN RC Flyers Near Frankton IN northeast Indianapolis Ron Daily RR 1 Box 197 Alexandria IN 46001 September 2 Bloomington IL SlRS Mammoth Scale Frank Whalen 15 Norbloom Ave Bloomington IL 61701 309 828-0804 September 2 Aero-Challenge CL Meet Muscular Dystrophy Bill Allen 1626 May flower Dr Dekalb IL 60115 September 3 Kansas City RC Flying Cir cus Muscular Dystrophy Jacomo Park September 8-9 Lexington KY MAC RC Soaring Meet Kearny Field SOAR newsletter confirmed Jay Gerber did film some Scale Soaring Plainfield AMA film Scale Thanks Helen Olsen contribution ensure new film will include important event Congratulations KCRC new hard-surface runway 40 400 ft almost large enough get down onI did say almost Lake County RC Club northeast Illinois sponsored excellent Mall Show Lakehurst Mall Waukegan IL June 2 & 3 Both quality quantity far exceeded expectations Very enjoyable same days beautiful Chicagoland RC Clubs Super Fun-Fly managed get couple flights place about 3rdfrom bottom Contestant turnout rather poor well-managed contest guys better get out winter will too soon As usual good intentions sum mer fouled up Things looked good visit areas summer mechanic strike put out streets two months Now schedules chaos DC-lOs grounded June brings weekend work call July August off Denver check Out DC-8 previously scheduled May So excuse tending clubs contest OH dont have buy BSIm giving away About time reading Executive Council will planning some elec tions Soon club will receive informa tion next year will receiving bal lots renewal applications Maybe too early think about future AMA leadership AMA now stands facing three tall moun tains has very little anyclimbing equip ment mountains 1 Flying Site avail ability 2 Federal Communications Commis sion 3 Federal Aviation Agency opinion AMA management has great responsibility ahead AMA leaders must individuals afraid step out take lead meet formidable challenges contemporary society AMA cannot simply rest home reminiscing yesterday and/or desiring maintain status quo Flip Wilson once said cant hit jackpot dont throw few nickels machine us need throw some nickels now nickels letter form guide directions differ say agree let know have some ideas send may letter changes maintains course presents jackpot idea Dont bashful meeting being planned Chicago area September 79 will invite members trade contest directors AAA meets Nats Event Directors certain others significant backgrounds list may dude think interested let know Invitations will mailed late August now happy landings See yall low igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 luwa Avenue Muscatine IA 52761 Associate Vice-Presidents James Clark 4444 Woodview Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Robert Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 65804 Tiw Price 11267 Sear Sterling Hgts MI 48078 William Robning 4494 Tanglewood Tn St Joseph MI 49085 Oenff Snyles 2601 5 Beaumont Am. Kansusnille WI 53139 Terry Taylor 6306 Lombardy Lane Crysnal MN 55428 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus MI 48174 have just returned SIG/IMAC contest Montezuma IA As usual very good turnout present plenty bi planes As usual DES MOINES MODELAIRES doing usual job running show Modelaires have assist ed contest year have special thank to Sig sponsoring annual event July 12 Governor ROBERT RAY Iowa proclaimed July IOWA MODEL AVIATION MONTH proclamation response request Muscatine Miniature Aircraft Association Iowa chart ered clubs invited participate util izing proclamation PR clubs events have received some correspondence con cerning flying site conflicts between clubs unfortunate things occur would suggest problems best solved mutual cooperation discussion blatant disregard others requirements An act courtesy may prevent prob lems displays good sportsmanship some groups arguing about fields interesting note some multi-in terest clubs encompass RC CL FF severe problems inter ested done contact Ames IA Sundusters 117 Manning Ave Ames IA 50010 ask Mike Anderson Western Lake Superior Flying & Hiking Soci ety 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 clubs manage mix aspects model avi ation difficulty am including some pictures WLSF & HS Notice small field background L-R Gale Trostad Ken Kluad trudge back retreiving models 84 Model Aviation Mrs Al Robertson cnet scorer ana Iviegnoule Classic trophies Hidden hiding behind trophies Mrs Cade Sentell Mrs Cliff Cobb uianay uuatiieoaum auspusys nia Lauarcur Scale Nosen J-3 Cub Thanks Indian City RC Ann Arbor Falcons Western Michigan RAF Sooland RC Modelers Des Moines Modelaires newsletters read have seen some improvement some thanks LES HARD District VII West news letter seminar publish newsletter make sure Zip Codes address phone number helpful See Lincoln Arkansas siana Mexico C Okiaboma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 1500 Anita Street Sulphur IA 70663 Associate Vice-Presidents Bazz Averill9117 La Barranea NE Alborqxserqoe NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Saiphur LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr. Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Larry Sarsor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesnille OK 74003 Another month has elapsed another column duewhat sam hill say time Well starters has real busy time activities especially getting visit different areas meet have sorely repressed must admit however getting few flights Sunday afternoonsthat sacred daugh ters made Beaumont fun flyall 45 miles away plans attend two-week school LSU Baton Rouge June thus hopefully spend some time various groups area New Orleans Unfortunately fickle finger fate pointed way such following multi-mil lion dollar fire chemical plant work job has temporarily changed help put plant back together Luckily no hurt will finish repairs about August 1 maybe latter part sum mer will permit some travel District hope mentioned last month good friend AVPs Ned Barnes hospital following heart attack doing pretty well until couple days ago mid-June new flare up trouble As writing scheduled go Houston tests probably surgery within few days AMA business According newsletters awful lot activity go ing District summer re ports have heard Dallas Trade Show indicate terrific makes sick have missed second time couple months ago mentioned assigning RC frequencies industrial users voice communications systems No dont have good news ever subject discussed Council Meeting Long Beach haste last month neglected mention subject So now understand situation stand FCC AMA has working through FCCs prescribed procedure obtain additional fre quency allocations AMAs proposal has passed first hurdle very laborious time-con suming process gestation period FCC act subject about yearwe probably three four months now similar proposal taken through proper bureaucratic red tape few years ago accomplished acquisition present 72-75 MHz frequencies Hopefully pa tience success can once again should emphasized have never granted guarantee exclusivity frequencies FCC simply reserved us convenient However AMA has through years efforts redoubled now tempted get FCC grant exclusivity based safety nothing else Following meeting Long Beach have again appealed relief high power intruders frequencies Will successful knows Complete success would utterly amazing However can hope least some relief end would encourage individually write FCC elected officials national explaining carefully what concerned about what seek Ask help Remember letter 50 signatures still letter 50 letters signature big stack mail Last month laid out feelings subject Model Aviation magazine what hope last time closing month thought would address hopefully last time subject dues increase took place yearfrom $1 7/year $25 year Now no doubt per centage-wise big increase minute lets look subject perspective last dues increase 1975 Thats right 1975 until 1979 dues did change service provided full membership including magazine Wouldnt nice everything else remained con stant price during period However wouldnt have nice salary stayed sameand Ill bet didnt have ready access figures inflation years has definitely us both costs cases wages AMA able remain solvent some years dues increase due increasing membership However 1977 inflation caught up began eating reserve funds mid1978 crisis finances upon us year AMA red several thou sands dollars Thus dues increase Now lets look increase different light What would have happened would we just followed inflationary trend dues during past several years simplicity have used 7% per year Presidents current soon increased guideline Dues 7% Annual YearActualInflation 1974$16 $1600 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 19 80* Total Dues $134 74-80 Remarks Open member mci magazine 171712Incr voted Counc action 171830No actual crease until 79 171960 172097 252244 252400 $1 3843 * Assuming no increaseand appears case table points out dues increased yearly 7% would actual ly have paid $543 through 1979 $443 through 1980 years since 1974 actually did dues So yes leap dues rather large long term rate increase actually below Presidential Guidelines 7% Now think actual national inflation rate has really below 7% per year since 1974 reality has closer 10% per year Doesnt fact able grow prosper dues inflation rate less overall average show see ing improvement efficiency grow larger really wasnt dues increase wrong putting off long caused difficulty Thought month sure wheels down before landingif prop tips keep breaking just before touchdown probab ly hint forgot think am kid ding An acquaintance has real cute homebuilt kind actually get has enthralled its perform ance once three times has forgotten lower gear props expensive Colorado as C Nebraska C Ntsh taknula h takola IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue Nt 68005 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Blod Casper WY 82601 Faa1 Kenel 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 dim OReilly 4760 N Bansin Wichita KS 67220 Jim Rickeots 516S CloodasSioun Falls SD 57103 1979 LINCOLN NATS last chance before Nats thank stepped forward help make possible have yet signed up would like help September 1979 85 uave I-eonma secretary-treasurer WLSF & HS readies Peanut Cougar flight waiting no wind April 22 FF meet still time See nearest district officer help will appreciated AMA NATS LINCOLN 10 Executive Council recently appointed By-Laws Revision Committee review report revision recommendations Coun cil Once Council has reviewed recom mendations will presented AMAs Leader members vote Leader member vote way by-laws can re vised am honored selected Council member important committee Hopefully within District aware opinions sug gestions constructive ideas welcome Now suggestions can have important impact Whether reside within outside District IX please take advantage added opportunity ex press wishes committee makes its first report Council during Nats week work will continue NOMINATING COMMITTEE year since District IX oddnumbered district AMA members within District have opportunity nominate Leader member Contest Director resident District office District IX Vice-President Nominations should forwarded AMA HQ will circu late nominations members Nom inating Committee event list nominees given district lengthy seldom happens Committee must narrow down two candidates two names will placed ballot Open AMA member receives bal lot dues renewal form may mark ballot VOTE send renew membership time. already have right vote chance VOTEl matters much vote informed enough care enough vote typical amount voting usually 17% 25% AMA membership Make leaders responsible larger per centage membership Odd-numbered district vice-president positions office secretary/treasurer will years ballot District IX leader years Natslets leader voting percentage DISTRICT OFFICERS FOR 1980 District IX Vice-President will need nominations 1980 district officers Included area positions Contest Boards Coordinators Associate Vice-Pres idents positions appointed dis trict vice-president one-year terms nominations suggestions volunteers can forwarded another chance voice opinions District ing managed YEAR OF THE FLYING SITE District IX will probably always remembered Year Nats following also happened 1979 flying sites charter clubs no longer have pay $500 fee insure site owners benefit now free AMA has released new publication en titled Getting Keeping Flying Sites Contact HQ further information two new films specifically designed clubs use getting keeping flying sites have budgeted films will aimed city county governments park boards etc full-time employee position HQ helping clubs get flying sites being created Add fact insurance liability went $250 deductible $50 deductible can see some will call Year Flying Site IRS/AMA UPDATE regard IRS revocation AMAs tax exempt status AMA has successful ly defended itself case showing what Simple Govern ment never simple letter regional commissioner Internal Revenue Service AMA explains AMA able retain its exempt status too feel AMA what merits status investigation itemized things just ifies exempt status guess what No 1 list Disseminating information members via its publication Model Aviation through distribution topical films has produced Model Aviation Nuff said DISTRICT MEETING district meeting scheduled October 27 1979 Kansas City KS details available later See Nats TI4INKIN LINCOLNI Arrzcnu otna x da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redondo Beach tA 90278 Associate Vice-Presdemts Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Sham Fresno CA 93711 Lonnie Kroeber 4295 Boulder Hwy Las Vegas NV 89121 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rt B Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Soowder Ave Long Beach CA 908GB Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter Dr Salt Lake City uTB4l17 Summer flying full swing throughout US Reports out back say Sport fliers out force weekend recently concluded US Free Flight Championships saw number contestants down year partly could attribut ed difficulty obtaining gasoline people did show up flew events total entry also down last year lot CD John Ferrer said meet went off smoothly enough first year running annual show Some good news give once AMA won legal skirmish IRS Most aware IRS ruled couple years ago against AMA remaining tax ex empt ruling appealed upheld first level appeal Appeal higher level brought reversal ruling AMA once again bonafide tax exempt organiza tion Quite bit money spent legal fees HQ involvement sigh relief turn other matters mentioned last months column going hold election later year District X Contest Board members chance think can better job Volunteer job get nomination volunteer position Ill select person run against incumbent based resume Ive already got several nominations volunteers Control Line Board have month left after column appears print act Vot ing will individuals petitions Sig natures AMA numbers will required signature fancy cant read print name under sos Ill know AMA master file doesnt have filing AMA number goes al phabetical order instructions will re printed time vote arrives Votes will mailed postmark deadline will announced Last month reported AMA giv ing some financial help Russ Barrera s model museum mentioned Russ grave condition cancer sad task report month Russ died early May Modeling has lost another giant will sorely missed negotiations Lake Charles re gard AMA purchasing piece prop erty up air telegram mayor Lake Charles says would welcome us visit AMA president Earl Witt uncovered some problems Lack util ities whos pay same fact property donated Lake Charles US Department Interior some strings attached its use Would strings prevent use property AMA Only time will tell Stay tuned further developments Nevada AVP Lonnie Kroeber reports Las Vegas trying get 1984 Worlds Fair catch want put fair Radio fliers now fly course 1984 quite ways off possibility hangs over heads month has busy Ive visited three clubs have three tap later month first club vis ited also largest As matter fact could largest club AMA Im speaking Orange Coast Radio Control Club club has 500 members think night attended meeting presided over president Bill Hart VP Don Johnson bumped Harry Apoian meeting reason mention seem run Harry go sure gets around Sometime back nominated club Award Excellence given Council presented award Bill Hart clubs president accepted behalf entire 500 membership award given OCRCC because sponsor ing benefits Cancer Society years Also club has very active December Toys Tots pro gram charitable activity qualifies award Im proud say Im now honorary member club Bill bestowed honor after pre sented him Award Excellence showed huge gathering AMA film Mar velous Miniatures well-received 86 Model Aviation eagerly awaiting release Scale film fall Control Line Contest Board member Pete Brandt has given some information would like passed mild controversy going right now Control Line circles over use single-blade propellers movement has started ban except FAI events Pete against banning use based inputs hes received fliers Pete has asked print some comments hes received matter Hes hope will stimulate enough interest prompt write Contest Board member know column read others lust District X members Some comments 1 Rather ban single-bladed pro peller develop rigid set approved rules follow constructing both single- double-bladed propellers would include minimum hub thickness minimum hub dia meter types material used con struction methods 2 What believe needed concerning single-blade props set design guidelines putting together props counter weight assembly 3 question planes coming apart matter building good plane will resist wear tear vibrations found flying Speed single-blade prop less likely come apart counter-balance made cor rectly have blade select wood other material 4 rule restricting single-blade pro pellers cavalier method trying ramrodded through no concrete evidence problem single-bladed props Speed lanes some constructive thoughts sure comment Control Line Contest Board member invited town Sierra Madre attend meeting Sierra Madre Radio Control Modelers invite ex tended clubs newsletter editor Earle Levine club presided over president Art Major multi-interest club terests cover Helicopter Soaring Pattern Pylon Racing club has flying site land fill rock quarry days num bered property sale owner wont let put permanent pav ing down runways got around unique way members surplus conveyor belt four feet wide 100 feet long weighs 1000 pounds stake down using runway Very clever enjoyed film Marvelous Miniatures showed presently perusing new book available AMA Get Keep Flying Sites book full tips others overcome problems perhaps similar yours Last least month Ive out town Chino visit friend ly club call themselves American Model Airport Association president club Dick Deiner VP Ed Woodsen club also about lose flying site construction approaching ever closer also reading AMA book finding keeping site Send $2 copy club process incorporating itself plan finding another site really expanding starting ambitious project entire club pitching building Stafford B-24 kit will use training project club members familiar projects complexity also showed Marvelous Miniature club already seen once liked well opted see again meantime want remind AMA display have also want mention have copy Mar velous Miniatures possession excellent film show scout groups civic group want interest model aviation Contact Ill see what can set up THERMALS Alaska o ana on oqton XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 AodM Vic-P,dsets Al tlaer 1607 S non EIn Pncaello ID 83201 Sonon Dresn No 1 Boo 48 8oadniew MT 59015 Ed McColloaqh 53 SE Et Portland OR 97215 Olndo 26808 Done co. Kent WA 98031 COnack Thompson N 3813 Nornndse Seokan WA 99205 Don Zpoy 21418 NE Main St. Rednond WA 98052 new newsletter CL fra ternity new publication dedicated ex clusively Northwest CL model aviation Subscriptions cost $5 12 issues Fly ing Lines produced Mike Hazel John Thompson Send $ Flying Lines 1411 Bryant Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 newsletter intends improve communication among Northwest modelers will include columns written top modelers have seen first issue little help luck will become top publication Good luck guys articles first Flying Lines illustrative quality editorial material Because timeliness inter est across modeling lines have included benefit Fuel Crisis Threatens Model Aviation though subject has glossed over modeling press given bottomof-the-page play newsletters model ers facing critical fuel supply problem Based modeling press scannings talk hobby shop operators correspondence AMA general scuttlebutt what FL has learned about fuel crisis supplier nitromethane hobby industry users including modelers car racers motorcycles like supplier reasons date unpublished has reduced supply 10% what pre viously provided model aviation fuel makers cost what available has gone up 60% according source manufacturer reported has cut six barrels nitro month previous two barrels day wish answer nitro methane AMA President Earl Witt wrote Flying Lines editor John Thompson recently Some manufacturers manufactur ing higher nitro content fuels order stretch supply Bringing matter close home hobby shop Astoria OR told members CLAMS club previously ordered case Fox Missile Mist arrived carrying price ofbetter sit down thls$2495 gallon price confirmed other hob dealers say either cant get stuff will have charge prohibitive prices comment What does mean us CL competition Chances competi tion will go However some fliers going forced use low-nitro fuels can afford commercial fuels can get nitro home brew will suddenly have arti ficial advantage may time follow lead RC Pylon Racing brothers limit nitro percentage allowed perhaps req uiring competitors use fuel supplied contest managementbefore fuel content provides lopsided competition addition should writing fuel suppliers AMA anybody else might have influence asking seek develop alternatives will alleviate cur rent crisis Thank Flying Lines fuel crisis cutting compe tition scene large number events District reporting decreased attendance have guts venture forth finding gas places away big cities fill up get destina tion hope clubs hurt financially nor discouraged putting events due fuel shortage real imagined perpetrated hoax Dr Barber real medical Van couver BC recently made comment what consider quotable quote Doc enthused about quality interna tional flavor flying recent Hawks Spring Opener FF contest asked anywhere country best two nations got together fly FF except Harts Lake Prairie Bong rson IN. or. May issue K Factor edited Betty Suzi Stream Volume 6 No 4 very unique article mini-guide Con test Directors intended help CDs smooth out eliminate rough spots have experienced Pattern fliers intended Pattern contests format compact design lend themselves adap tation other forms competition other club events Back issues may available dont know club having trouble putting events new game just plain interested look up near est member National Society Radio Controlled Aerobatics Since cant remember announce ment has previously made will re peated Jim Zehrungof Portland Aerolin ers has resigned after several years service District representative Navy Car rier Advisory Committee Jim has hard worker has commended fel low committee members Bill Skelton Warrenton OR has selected Jims replacement commit tee Bill active Carrier circles has some ideas entry level Carrier events May can try Northwest Bill Northwest Sport Race has proved very popu lar excellent bridge Contact Bill PO Box 105 Warrenton OR 97146 call 503 861-1033 September 1979 87 I0I FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sn New York NY 10005 OFFICIAL RESULTS ANA January/February/Harch 1979 KEN HIGH Indoor Postal Contest Ages up through 18 unlimited number flights scores adjusted 35 feet Two Best Flights AMA HAND 1 Graham Davitt 2 H Koachutnik 3 Mike Van Gorder 4 Tom Croft 5 Jon Harlan 6 Cathy Mullins 7 David Nault 8 Curt Zink 9 Mike Clem 10 Cohn Di Main 11 Brad Fulmer 12 Bryan Fulmer 13 Jim Katz 14 Eric Newman 15 Traci Harkema 16 Kim Mueller 17 Matt Arntz 18 Kim Poplatein 19 Jim Pugate 20 Allen Kradlak 21 Bob May 22 Beth Ireland 23 Micky Beni 24 Dave Fathauer 25 Carl Linstrum 26 Jim Mollison 27 Greg Benepe 28 Tim Sarbry 29 Ichiro Sugioka 30 Shelby Farmer 31 Paul Lidberg 32 Jeff Everson 33 Steve Spence 34 Men McLarty 35 Bill New 36 Jerry Lang 37 Paul Lang 38 John Brookins 39 Heather Arsk 40 Cliff Shaw 41 Mathew Gagliano 42 Victoria Gagliano 13 Charles Gagliano STICK MIDPIS Times Seconds Ceil ing Height czz5d AMA Fudge Factor Score Design Best Single Plight 1 Leeds ENGLAND Anderson Indiana Cincinnati Ohio Manchester Indiana Wayland Mass Anderson Indiana Lynn Massachusetts Woodburn Indiana Dallas Texas Los Angeles Calif Anderson Indiana Anderson Indiana Berea Ohio Beres Ohio Beres Ohio Beres Ohio Berem Ohio Beres Ohio Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berem Ohio Jscksonvil le Florida Berem Ohio Fort Worth Texas Berea Ohio Flushing New York Berea Ohio Tempe Arizona Coral Gables Florida Mansfield Texas Arlington Texas Floral Park New York Springfield Mass Springfield Mass Miami Florida Miami Florida Miami Florida Floral Psrk New York Floral Park New York Floral Park New York 1039 924 4 8670 8486 7 33 7500 725 6142 537 508 6024 4450 312 309 300 259 2SS 2 54 248 240 2 30 219 217 356 215 206 210 4 2 00 1 30 201 1 05 44 1 34 7 26 24 42 35 29 122 091 03 1 947 a a a 511 a 307 308 252 245 245 243 245 231 2 34 222 152 210 323 210 2 00 149 a 1265 a a 06 3 639 5644 S 360 5286 453 4700 445 3742 337 308 3624 28S0 192 189 180 179 175 174 168 160 iSS 150 139 137 236 135 126 130 270 120 90 121 65 44 947 26 24 42 3S 29 122 91 31 40 43 43 43 35 43 50 6 43 35 30 43 43 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 70 2 3 21 4 23 105 23 30 70 21 4 21 4 105 20 20 70 70 70 105 105 105 935 902 902 902 1000 902 831 902 000 1 080 902 902 1234 1 1234 1234 1 234 1 234 1 1234 234 1234 1234 1234 707 234 1281 1 234 577 1234 1 080 707 1281 1281 577 1323 1323 707 707 707 577 577 S77 5975 509 1 4835 4768 453 4239 3707 3375 337 3326 3269 2571 2369 2332 2221 2209 2160 2147 2073 1974 1913 1851 1715 169 1 1669 1666 1614 1604 1558 1481 972 85 5 833 564 54 6 344 318 29 7 205 79 53 18 Easy B Easy B Easy B Easy B Linstrum Metric Penny Easy B No-Non-Cents Penny Pennyp lane original EZB Hagen EZB Easy B Pennyplane Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-a Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Novice Pennyplane Micro-X Easy B No-Non-Cents Penny Micro-X Easy B Easy B Micro-X Easy B Noonan Novice Penny Peck 800 Compo EZE Twiggy SRPSM Double Peck 800 Peck ROG Peck 800 Delta Dart Delta Dart Delta Dart AMA Cub AMA Cub Bellanca ANA HAND LAUNCHED GLIDERS Best Two Flights 1 Tom Croft 2 David Nault 3 Bryan Fulmer 4 Cohn DiHaio 5 Curt link 6 Hike Clam 7 Hike Van Gorder 8 Graham Davitt 9 Dave Fathauer 10 Brad Fulmer 11 Chris Lane 12 Kim Poplstein 13 Chris Spence 14 Jon Nyberg 15 Jim Fugate 16 Bob Nay 17 Dave Niller 18 David Tornkins 19 Craig Jackson Al Steve Dunn 21 Tim Sarbry 22 Hike Goolewski 21 Eric Sireika 24 Allen Kradlak 25 Halt Arntz 26 Hen NcLarty 27 Greg Berepe Nanchester Indiana Lynn Hassachuselts Anderson Indiana Los Angeles Calif Woodburn Indiana Dallas Texas Cincinnati Ohio Leeds ENGLAND Berea Ohio Anderson Indiana Arlington Texas Berea Ohio Nansfield Texas Reno Nevada Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Arlington Texas Reno Nevada Reno Nevada Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Reno Nevada Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Arlington Texas Fort Worth Texas 370 34 3 388 306 342 292 306 219 230 294 197 19 0 156 159 143 13 3 124 118 125 125 114 122 120 111 104 85 115 390 335 358 300 162 279 322 207 220 300 193 180 145 138 128 115 120 115 125 122 112 101 114 101 86 85 x 750 678 746 606 704 571 628 426 450 594 390 370 301 297 271 248 244 233 250 247 226 223 234 212 190 17 0 115 43 35 43 30 43 35 43 20 23 43 214 23 214 26 23 23 23 21 4 26 26 23 23 28 23 23 21 4 902 1000 902 1080 902 1000 902 1323 1234 902 1281 1234 1281 1160 1234 1234 1234 1281 1150 1160 1234 1234 1160 1234 1234 1281 1281 68 5 678 67 3 655 635 571 566 564 555 536 500 457 386 34 5 334 306 301 298 290 287 279 275 271 252 234 218 147 Sweepette 16 mod Sweepette 15 Sweepette 16 Coot original Coot original modified Coot Coot Coot Coot original Strato Strato Coot Coot original Coot Coot original original 88 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/09
Page Numbers: 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88
L r L AMA FINANCIAL REPORT 1978 disastrous year finan cially AMAs history organization ac tually went over $50000 red also depleted over $100000 reserves con trast 1979 going well sizeable surplus expected result year end natural question therefore come contrast results very simple serious situation AMA went year too long dues increase time1978 inflation running wild 1977 decision delay dues increase seemed safe enough AMA over $200000 sur plus funds end 1976 general feeling some money should used before asking members pay dues anticipated time fact almost half surplus would used up end 1977 rest wouldnt enough avoid going red end 1978 hindsight its easy see now moderates dues increase 78 could have avoided major 79 surplus $200000 sounded like lot money about 20% total budget time inflation alone increasing costs about 10% Add major increase insurance costs 78 plus large deficits operations 77 78 Nationals 77 RC World Championshipsthe stage set kissing surplus goodbye Fortunately thats behind us now Al though 1979 dues increase painful continues source controversy fact has successful 1979 membership running over 90% what 78 higher dues rate AMAs budget year assured modest surplus should result see May 79 issue Model v/at/on page 69 few bright spots 78 fi nancial picture example spent $12000 less HQ salaries budget ed Also magazine produced surplus almost $10000 few hundred dollars budgeted helped re duce overall AMA deficit 78 membership processing costs about $7000 under budget low spots 78 wasa $30000 increase insurance costs over what bud geted though budget allowed $85000 cost 77 As statement shows membership insur ance cost 78 over $185000 cost 77 about $70000$115000 less Overall AMA deficit $180000 1978 reduced $56000 wip ing out surplus previous years long ago would have disaster However can now regarded glitch resulting delayed action concerning effects inflation end result book keeping situation shows 1978 books ended huge loss about $850000 bank balance sheet Current Assets start 1979due overlap processing membership renew als new year before end old year Thus AMA never danger ing able pay bills last years operations case getting income picture ad justed catch up loss situation Con fin ued next page ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS BALANCE SHEET December 31 1978 Assets Current Assets Cash Checking Accounts* 407599 Petty Cash15000 Cash Savings Accounts including earned interest unts Receivable Owed Us Misc Accounts Receivable AdvancesEmployees Nats Sponsor Pledgesi 977-78 MA Advertising Receivables __________ Deferred Charges MA Future Issue Costs $ Prepaid Insurance & Other Exp ResaleSupplies Inventory ting & Duplicating Supplies Membership Supplies & Expenses Nats Souvenir Inventory Rulebooks Kit Plan Book II Fixed Assets Furniture & Equipment Less Depreciation Total Assets iZ.ii332 $ 85133931 $ 671267 550098 90000 1239400 322 2334137 1757387 21 2037 4295665 1 98000 392950 2550765 10775298 - 94729 374$442Th55 $1 029 37849 Liabilities & Net Worth Current Liabilities Accounts Payable$1 3506954 Employees Escrow400. Deferred Income Membership Dues 197987945203 Club Charters FAI Stamps & Other j7%50 Funds Scale Team$ Control Line Indoor Team Program FF Team Program RC Team ProgramSoaring RC Team ProgramAerobatics olarship Fund Howard McEntee Fund AMA Property Fund Eight-Ball Fund AMA-FAI Fund Surplus_________ Surplus Balance 1 -1-78 adjusted Net Loss 12 Months Total Net Worth Deficit Total Liabilities & Net Worth 67119 118600 117143 1646351 225482 404933 280415 109700 771642 23000 1251266 $ 13916554 - $ 89819153 5015651 - $11488584 [v32][b-1-10-1-10]]$ 5813509 [v32][b-1-10-1-10]]$1 02937849 * $40000000 subsequently invested CDs Savings Accounts September 1979 75 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS EXPENSE STATEMENT year ending December 31 1978 Expense Salaries$40715451 Annuity1433014 Payroll Taxesj3 Totai related salaries Rent approx 5000 sq ft Telephones Postage & Freight exclusive membership processing Membership processing & Postage Membership Insurance Rulebooks Public RelationsDirect Costs Scholarship ProgramNet Awards Film ProjectsProduction Travel Eq uip Rental Film LibraryHQ Service Officer Service VP Budget Council Mtgs etc Magazine Officers CDs etc $1070439 deducted Income Staff TravelNats Council Trade Shows Mtgs Office Supplies Stationery Office Equipment maint Printing Professional Fees Legal Audit Consultant Insurance General Depreciation Bad Debts Personal Property Taxes FAI Teams Programs Meetings NAA Div Fee 1978 NatsNet Expense Totals Exclusive MA Mag Dir Costs Model Aviation Magazine Direct Costs Unrelated Business Taxes Total Expense Total $ 44721908 2733206 1177080 3408173 5455368 18584162 1190593 2665555 87000 164596 2339991 231651 3185539 1249843 2205442 312526 666834 1053013 994119 962880 43200 231919 2973800 2933174 Model GeneralMembershipAviation AdministrServicesMagazine $ 9159808 328806 588480 922367 $11627700 1366600 176600 1690300 $11859500 355200 direct costs* 382306 FAI & Contests Nats $ 6708300 400000 176600 158400 5455368 18584162 1190593 Public Relations $5366600 282600 235400 254800 2665555 87000 164596 2339991 231651 3185539 624921 839702 78226 200134 1053013 994119 962880 43200 231919 661600 93800 266700 624922 263140220500 7810031200 80000 $100942974 $22036352 $41113423 $1 2938246 $ 33258703 287726 $134489403 $22036352 $41113423 $33258703 $46484675 2973800 2933174 $15678298 220500 31200 120000 $9176655 $15678298 $9176655 FINANCIAL REPORT Cont pg 75 being done very well during 1979 end year books should show surplus will applied reduce remaining deficit last year Meanwhile has major reduc tion concerning insurance costs 1979 could result expense budget reduction about $50000 other hand amount saved depends upon much AMA has absorb costs claims up $1000 per accident Until known end 1979 savings insurance costs currently considered being held es crow reserve against claims very like ly however will insurance surplus will add overall surplus completely wipeout 1978 deficit remains seen present 79 budget doing well expense bud get has gotten out hand con tinued good results rest 1979 AMA should black start 1980 PROFILE OF UFE MEMBER DR JIM EDWARDS L-24 Jim McNeill AMA Historian Internationally recognized Radio Control Pattern flying nationally heralded team manager judging contributions known everywhere gentleman gra cious sportsman seldom has Academy Model Aeronautics bestowed Life Member ship flier spectacular flying career upon Dr jim Edwards New Al bany Mississippi walked out flight line last summer Lake Charles Nats asked chief RC Pattern judges could pose picture fora second two Sure came instant reply So under wicked August afternoon sun big 8-lb Pattern ships whining snapped shot Doc Edwards did Jim acquire unparalleled ex pertise entourage admiring friends around world started young thing age 6 pasting together Paul Gillow Joe Ott Sc solid balsa kits little solid models dear hearts lived 30s World War II found him 76 Model Aviation SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT witn rnantom r-ju ignition engine ooitea Henry Struck New Ruler Navy radio gunner war thing likes Continued page 79 PRESIDENTS REPORT President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS EARL E WITT 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 SENIOR CITIZEN MEMBERSHIP some confusion about senior citizens membership last months Presidents Report Execu tive Council time motion Council Meeting discussing NEXT years dues wherein committee make recommendation council January 1980 actual motion stated voted upon passed record ed tape temporary nature thing [the senior citizen membership fee reduction] should put expedient until commit tee reports subsequently interpreted motion mean decrease dues would start immediately However Executive Director took exception statement basing position AMA Headquarters transcript incorrectly reported motion sub ject committee recommendation position AMA Headquarters staff could handle change middle yearso its back Council facts could work modelers advantage massive cuts government support parks rec reation taxpayers voting down tax increases park bond issues Park Recreation Directors screaming volunteer help US Jaycees have just initiated national athletic program wherein donate supplies work time Parks Recreation facilities tunately backed General Foods Premier Athletic Products benefits offer recreational fa cilities minimal cost volunteer manpower low equipment needs pro motional materials guidelines Volunteers California set up foundation help state park sys tem raised $15 million made 13000 acres land available de partment organize own volunteer program park recreation facili tiesincluding airstrips model air planes Ammunition such endeavors article Seymour Gold* PhD Associate Professor Environmen tal Planning University Cali fornia Gold believes demand recreational land will increase 1000 percent future says unavailability land would imply such future steps use rationing man datory education/licensing some ac tivities multiple-use zoning time space 24-hour use facilities exten sive user fees public competition private enterprise available rec reation resources feel cant convince recre ation facility directors model airFLYING SITES little chance receiving government assistance flying sites Park Recreation facilities Car ter Administrations proposed budget cut some $25 billion seems aimed directly Park Recreation May 24th Congress set ceiling $150 million 1980 Urban Park Recreation Recovery Program Eighty-five percent budget goes local recovery projects 368 localities depressed enough el igible subsequent reports Ive gotten number eligible cities dwindling due red tape month June Congress hold ing hearings figure out cut ___________________________________ government red tape industry costs* Found California ParksandRec agency inefficiency Parks andreation reprinted national RecreationParks Recreation May 1979 planes will provide proper recreation use Dr Golds opinions 1 Most ideas current use about recreation open space preser vation cities premised thinking 1930s 2 Most recreation plans ac knowledge accommodate significant changes trends leisure lifestyles legislation technology values 3 objectives public park recreation systems better ac commodate needs supplier user 4 project past present may realistic light cur rent trends toward aging society growth management decreasing real come energy shortage Let know what think what doing MDA PROGRAM Now modeling programs go ing around country Jerry Kids want remind com petitors man event de serve attention man Bill Allen DeKalb IL event Aero-Chal lenge Muscular Dystrophy Bill has organized past five years Last year working over 300 hours prepare MDA program brought 137 contestants 12 states Canada England event brought nations $129775 Jerry Lewis fund drive wish con tact Bill address telephone num ber follows William J Allen 1626 Mayflower Drive Dekalb IL 60115 814-756-51 17 MORE ON AMA HQ STAFF comments subject precipi tated lengthy dissertation Exec utive Director last months Model Aviation under title Apples Oranges As elected chief executive September1979 77 / SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeilI AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 am interrupting conclusion special interest group MIAMA FLYERS present impor tant report Academy Headquar ters Washington DC As secretary/ treasurer AMA vow bring least three times year up date home office conducting business month would like tell about accounting money-hand ling system way address listed above have questions about AMAs money business dues money handled write will answer will going back Washington periodically can answer reasonable question might pose observation AMAs method doing business efficient well-managed Everyone Washing ton office bonded employ ees dedicated hard-working thought mind report di rectly column traced dollars through path minute enter building until way bank both checks cash will take minute read can relay information Its money have right know 99% money received deposit ed very same day bank mail dues money Joan Shipley opens mail removes check places basket Carol Mer feld receives basket feeds check information Burroughs AE300 computer AMA owns computer information automatically record/ Academy Model Aeronautics believe responsibility membership report organiza tion see will rubber-stamp endorse action official em ployee agree Differences opinion normal healthy progressive organization Maintaining status quo will often lead deca dence decay am firm believer no organization well-organized operated cannot improved upon report subject July issue result Executive Di rectors statement fact Headquarters workers could probably make money elsewhere such working government com ments questions directed reference article Therefore wrote context comparing HQ staff Civil Service pointed out opinion due abnor mal escalation rate HQ staff salaries very doubtful staff could make elsewhere especially government So now airing differences another tack Apples Oranges difference between AMA Government Apples Oranges difference predominant current comparison Director other associations As subscribing member American Society Association Execu tives having firsthand knowledge publications AMA Executive Director quoting can draw complete ly different conclusion statistics some 35 pages salary pay sur vey reports 1977 salary figures Chief Executive Officer referred AMA Executive Director WSAE pertains Washing ton DC its metropolitan area branch American Society Association Executives ASAE average salary quoted $59608 gathered 24 associations similar staff size cluded 58% trade associations trade associations average salary alone $72814 considerably inflates average associations rep resentative WSAE stated Trade associations likely pay top executive indi vidual membership associationsstatis tics prove As average salary cannot con clude figures way relative organization applicable national averages applied figures would deflated further average salaries ex ecutive heads Washington DC 38% higher place such Co lumb us same type counter analysis can applied latest $45000 median salary association executives reported ASAE based budget classifications median salary organization budget range top 64% 161% higher AMA budget depending whethef $564348 allocated magazine included budget whole difference opinion particular $36580 salary however aca demic question Headqaurters staff salariesit within control AMA HQ management estab lished AMA Executive Council impression upper eche lon Headquarters employees overpaid lower grades underpaid something alluded Dr Alan C Filley in dependent analysis HQ 1977 Sub sequent changes Executive Direc tor seem to have worsened status rather improve Executive Director picked sen sitive point used statement As Civil Service Supervisor long standing would have difficulty finding government positions directly comparable upper levels AMA employment pointing out difference between government work AMA level government pay feel managers have great er diversity responsibility AMA staff employees rather less reason difficulty finding direct ly comparable positions because could think similar jobs government employees put six-hour workday office practiced AMA re maining 25% workday being un accounted basis making up doing work home enroute 78 Model Aviation ed big work sheet work sheet contains enough information process membership card computer also totals up money day pre pare deposit slip work sheets transcribed journal totalled balanced month month after bank reconciliation totals posted general ledger Ledgers balanced monthly statements issued quarterly Cash goes through same process Carol puts cash info com puter via deposit slip hustled off bank 1st Union Bank American Security Bank Trust used receive deposits may boring reading some interesting years past asked myself same question may have asked yourself time two stealing going AMA HQ could ever answer emphatically NO None what soever joint CLEANtop bot tom As secretary/treasurer no pays salary am elected membership am modeler like No has brainwashed either drove Birmingham Washington carand back again May speak openly frankly Last year US Internal Revenue Service descended upon home office audited books Z idea being change tax status Eventually move reclassify us tax-wise failed OK what anything wrong going IRS would have located good friend Federal Judge Jim Davis ac tive District Judge pointed out has permitted mention two important points concerning IRS audit AMA last year 1 Any stealing financial irregu larities turned up audit would have serious consequences future tax status 2 Any unreasonable travel other wise expenditures officials would have serious reflection What am telling received clean financial bill health Internal Revenue people aware addi tion AMA books audited annually independent auditing firm Washington DC Raymond H McGivern Company comes once year checks books own pay service want meet some beau tiful ladies handle money snap Chief Comptrol ler Gisele Jackson took picture last year lady has Bachelor Masters Degrees Accounting Ben Franklin University Washington DC born Latvia now part Russia left old country 11 years old Russians swept through Latvia Lithuania Es tonia WW II bounced around through Poland Denmark Germany eventual way America mother died along hard way Germany Gisele studied medicine two years displaced persons camp Needless say likes US best lady first class ac countant feel lucky have First worked NAA 1957 Weve last 20 years since membership mere 14000 year s-iere uiane nawley Diane has professional training accounting too oldest six children lit tle brothers sisters Paul Brian Mary Alice Patricia Maureen Diane makes deposits balances books writes checks etc Another accounting assistant pic tured above Mary Ann Curtin Mary Ann joined AMA part-time basis third year college student major ing Accounting has now become full-time employee assists phases detailed work Dont forget have ques tions about dues moneywrite will answer See next month. JIM EDWARDSCant pg 76 best remember Ohlsson 23 purchased mustering out pay Doc worked way through Mississippi College lifeguard being rewarded small room under pooi itself live taught school principal Tupelo MS subsequently attended University Tennessee Dental School Memphis first exposure RC Pattern flying came Pattern flying legendary today Doc won Masters 1969 Indianapolis came 2nd 1970 Nats immortal Jim Kirkland Soon good sound judgment competitors took hold dominated time big contests 1971 Doc Team Manager RC Team Doylestown PA chief judge Las Vegas NV chief Pattern judge 76 Bicentennial Dayton Nats Also 1976 chief judge South Africa World Championships way being paid South African Association Radio Flyers 1977 US judge World Championships Continued page 81 MODEL AVIATION MAGAZINE INCOME AND EXPENSE STATEMENT year ending December 31 1978 Income Membership Subscriptions dues allocation Advertising Incomenet$ 7102397 Hobby Shop2728146 Other Subscriptions272835 Plans Incomenet SubtotalIncome other allocated Allocation Free Distributions officers CDs etc Total Income Expenses Editorial Expenses Monthly Columnists Drafting Articles Plans Pictures____________ Production Costs Composition Typesetting etc Art & Photo Color Separation Printing Misc Supplies___________ Reprints printing Circulation Expenses Postage magazine reprints_____________ $35455800 $ 10699894 1Q7j39 70333 $47226133 $ 1313800 639200 3030333 83333 2047605 380859 489270 19607592 38738 563164 1368906 3276239 Labels & sort mag & reprint Administrative Costs Telephone Insurance Promotion Miscellaneous Travel____________ Total Direct Costs Allocated Expenses % gen AMA exp Salaries & Taxes$11859500 Rent355200 Miscellaneous Office341 240 Postage.182306 Subtotal Allocated Expenses Total Expenses Net Income Unrelated Business Taxes Federal & State PICKING ON HITS obvious differences opinions among AMA Executive Council members subjectsAMA News has prolific such disagreements since first year good aspect shows dont have rubberstamp Council merely Okays recommendations President Executive Director other hand bickering public hardly constructive opinions important working out consensus final analysis offi cial Council decisions determine AMA policies Hopefully current arguing will settle down Presidents column month theres AMA salaries subject being left Executive Council rather argue further other note some HQ people disagree strongly contrast should noted what Secretary Treasurer says column monthhe visited HQ recently wrote about 2252032 389491 2641523 6347 214244 50000 72364 72038 3258703 $46196949 1029184 287726 $ 58 WHY WASHINGTON recent issue magazine indicated due Cost factors MA headquarters should moved less expensive location Mean its fact hundreds national sociations consider vital DC folio wing letter MA member gives latter side story deep concern RC modeler member AMA have fol lowing recent discussion concerning possible relocation AMA Headquarters wish offer comments mem berships consideration light own experience almost 20 years representing International Telephone Telegraph Corp oration Washington future model aviation un fortunate degree rests federal regulatory agenciesthe Federal Communications Com mission RC frequencies Federal Avia tion Administration its potential inpose severely limiting jurisdiction over model aircraft despite success AMAs voluntary safety code Environmental Protection Agency may expand its jurisdiction area noise control Also actions other federal agencies quasifederal agencies such US Postal Ser vice connection mailing Model vi ation IRS regarding tax factors affect ing cost ofoperating organization exceeding importance AMA its membership future growth possibly actual existence hobby may hinge future decision federal regulator example ongoing attempt AMA secure additional frequencies FCC RC use interests member ship best protected point view its Headquarters location check Washington DC classi fied telephone directory yellow pages reveals seven pages listings trade professional hobby associations Washington ad dress According calculations approximately 1600 organizations shown telephone directory ranging As sociation American Railroads Zero Pop ulation Growth Inc no accident 1600-some associations have fices Washington DC Bismarck North Dakota organizations recog nize necessity easy access Con gress myriad administrative agencies increasingly influence memberships activities same reasons more organizations relocating head quarters other cities Nations Capital addition 1600-odd associations maintain Washington offices virtually major US company has Washington liaison office interface govern mental agencies associations corp orations assure would maintain offices Washington unless proven value vantage point Washingtonand have several times consulted Associations Executive Di rector General Counsel respect particular approaches FCC Congress believe AMAs Washington headquarters location has proven incalculable value permitting close liaison concerned governmental agencies thereby averting ex cessive governmental regulation over sport important perhapsand frequently deal FCC matters myselfthe continuing close contact exercised AMA headquarters personnel FCCs constantly changing Commissioners staff has assisted ob tainingand retainingvaluable spectrum use privileges summary AMA expected repre sent its members interest maximum extent its headquarters should remain Washington Since responsibilityto pro tect promote model aviationdepends large dgree upon AMAs relationship federal government agencies matter prudent management AMA staff convenient offices involved Fur thermore location necessitates higher cost headquarters operation might otherwise possible additional expense should regarded vital contribution being better able serve needs members Hundreds other national associ ations have found necessary located DC area having moved considerable expense AMA re 80 Model Aviation verse move out area would con trary what other national associations have found overriding requirement Washington presence Very truly yours John F Ryan AMA No 94615 JIM EDWARDS Cont pg 79 saw him last year busy judging hot sun help others enjoy wonderful sport next time see him will probably doing same thinghelping others making possible newcomers compete successfully fairly enjoy ex pert judging Doc Edwards lives quietly beauti ful wife Jackie Mississippi practicing den tistry Radio Control flying Jackie goes contests him sometimes helps tabu late tables new modelers have helped managing judging $1000 contribution made Academy become Life Member thanks us Doc Edwards Would like bea Life Member will assigned two-digit AMA Life Mem bership number L front number will NEVER reassigned anyone will number forever after gone Heres Send $1000 AMA Headquarters Washington DC may paid quarterly increments $250 have privilege designating man ner AMA shall invest spend donation wish money go fund another can designate name will enshrined Academy life rolls ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INCOME STATEMENT year ending December 31 1978 No Member Dues Rate Members Jr/Sr@$ 3008644 Jr/Sr@600414 JrjSr@10002523 Fain Open@10001112 Open@130018274 Open@170040090 Booster@various173 TotalMemberships71 230 Less Partial year credits Total Membership Income Magazines Members $35455800 Allocation distribu tion Free Members 439 Subtotal Other Income Life Memberships$ 509200 Club Charter Fees3572385 Sanction Insurance152250 Sanction Fees485200 FAI Stamps830900 Supply & Service Salesnet755216 Film Rental278100 Interest Income2275965 Contributions29920 Misc Membership Service Fees121825 MA Advertising & Other Mag Income Total Other Income Gross Income Deduct Operating Expenses$134489403 Less Expense Allocation Mag 4675 Net Income Loss Total $ 2593200 248400 2523000 1112000 23756200 68153000 JJ9~P $9 849 2600 1016145 $97476455 36526239 $60950216 L9j 0961 $69961177 $18043551 Reprint & Meg Alloc Per Member UPDATE TRANS-AM RELAY RACE project GO now signed up 60 teams seven people five teams leg also 60 AMA Contest Di rectors signed up monitor teams per formance across country takes place Depart START OF RACE Sept 4 Tues Dulles Intl Airport Sept 6 Thurs Raleigh NC Sept 10 Mon Columbia SC Sept 12 Wed Montgomery AL Sept 14 Fri Jackson MS Sept 17 Mon Shreveport LA Sept 19 Wed Ft Worth TX Sept21 Fri Odessa TX Sept 24 Mon El Paso TX Sept 26 Wed Tucson AZ Sept 28 Fri Blythe CA Oct 1 Mon Ontario CA Leg F G H K L starting Labor Day weekend conjunction raising funds Jerry Kids Muscular Dystrophy Associations annual cam paign Clubs stops will hold lo cal fund raising model air shows behalf MDA club interested doing contact AMAs Special Events department Trans-Am race malor PR effort AMA behalf model aviation gen eral idea gain appreciation Stop-Over Richmond VA Fayetteville NC Atlanta GA Meridian MS Monroe LA Dallas TX Abilene TX Van HornTX Lordsburg NM Phoenix AZ Indlo CA Barstow CA Arrive Sept 5 Wed Raleigh NC Sept 7 Fri Columbia SC Sept 11 Tues Montgomery AL Sept 13 Thurs Jackson MS Sept 15 Sat Shreveport LA Sept 18Tues Ft WorthTX Sept 20 Thurs Odessa TX Sept 22 Sat El PasoTX Sept 27Thurs Tucson AZ Sept 27 Thurs Blythe CA Sept 29 Sat Ontario CA Oct 2 Tues Las Vegas NV END OF RACE capabilities model aircraft addition involving AMA members different kind national activity Bob Doris Rich successfully flew across USA 23 daysfrom Kitty Hawk NC Oceanside CAin October 1975 project directors Trans-Am route essentially same variations Washington DC Ontario CA extra leg Las Vegas final ceremonies Circus Circus Hotel Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Inland ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NJ 03060 Rymond Giboulean 39 High St Old Town ME 04468 George Parker 7 Paul Dr LeeMA 0t238 A Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Dr Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kittery MC 03904 case didnt notice Earl WiCt has already stated some agenda items next Council meeting held Nats items Review magazine policies guidelines review film budget progress September 1979 81 Member Magazines $300$ 124200 7001766100 3005482200 70028063000 20300 $35455800 1070439 10699894 $47226133 44675 $ 741458 use recommendations by-laws changes already formed committee anticipated demanding rules safety NMPRA response requested considera tion plan firm flying site procurement program will proposed John Worth reading have puts other items feel important let hear THIS WEEK special interest groups will probably meeting Council perhaps day before Council meeting will beon Wednesday August 1st Belated thanks Ernie LaChance Haverhill MA George Denault Amesbury MA helped cart gear District meeting Ernie putting great flying demo RC plane kitted whats-his-name designed Trixter Beam few years ago have just completed Beam original plans scratch-built time three channels am looking forward having lot slow flying fun before Nats time As views living up Queen Mary differ some people con cerning Council stayed during April meetings California didnt stay New lesey C New Ysk II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grigg District VicePresident 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 Associate Vice-Ppesldests Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkees NY 10705 John Byrne 3629 213th St. Bayside NY 11381 Frank Deench 9 Willow Ave Piscatawy NJ 08854 Havk thes 46 Cory Dr So Tom River NJ 08753 Adam SaltIer 50 Randi Rd. Apt A-2 Scherrectady NY 12309 Tom Silver RD 3 Bon 412 Messena NY 13662 Hank Smith 2 Lorraine Am Aabvrn NY 13021 PHILOSOPHICAL THOUGHTS thrilling filling satis fying moment have ever experienced modeler came June 12 privilege present aeromodeling 6th grade classes RoyaltonHartland Ele mentary School 95 kids sitting rapt tention absolutely silent seemingly absorbing word over 20 minutes oohing aahing through 42 minutes Marvelous Miniatures Finally taking group school yard flying demon strations Shuttle 2-meter sailplane 20-plus mph winds fractured tail end third flight totally insig nificant compared smiling faces kids Marvelous Try sometime Its great ego good model aviation same time BACK TO DISTRICT II AND AMA spent evening June 7 Kodak Aeromodelers Rochester asked same questions have virtually same problems other RC clubretaining fields RC frequencies noise have very distinct advantage being able use Kodak-owned property Rochester area Yet lost previous field due noise aboard several days three days maximum allowed wife stayed over another day paid full tariff extra day also paid AMA difference accommo dations wife total stay first time wife has taken trip incidentally 11 years Council meetings Furthermore rented car expense ate meals ex pense AMA did pay wifes fare receive free passages airlines either actually spent out pocket reimbursed over $200 cluding wifes -ir fare actually day pleasure visiting uncle up coast wasnt some prob lems gasoline shortage already out Furthermore something too people know Headquarters staff flew World Airways both ways order take advantage low airfares put up lot inconvenience doing AMA dollars watched over Executive Director Mr Worthso read grain salt see sarcasm trash another District complaints new field isbeingdeveloped again Kodak property time hope avoid noise syndrome problems further complicated having Control Line fliers group no space new field suitable fly ing requirements sufficient nationwide publicity make public aware pleasure satisfaction gained building flying model aircraft second questionnaire has mailed out time read respon ses will tallied fact time read Nats summer meeting Executive Council will history ac tions meeting will directly guided responses 158 questionnaires mailed clubs New Jersey New York will returned yours DO YOU KNOW YOUR DISTRICT OFFICERS Associate VPs named head ing column Contest Board mem bers Contest Coordinators listed Directory elsewhcre issue hope seven AVPs four Contest Board members three Contest Coordina tors FAI Team Selection Committee Members Control LineBill Bird 123 Beechwood Rd Florham Park NJ 07432 Outdoor Free Flight Bob Hatschek 316 Grosvenor St Douglastown NY 11363 IndoorC V Russo 143 Willow Way Clark NJ 07066 RC Soaring Leon Pike Rt 1 Lowman NY 14861 add above volunteer graciously takes care moving AMA booth around District request clubs Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 total 19 volunteers other VP serve within District rep resent AMA AMA Use Let know opinions way can better serve Ohiv sylvania West yqna III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District III Vice-President 1101 E Ralin Road Daytte OH 45429 Associate Vice-Presidents Joe Eiben 6192 Edenharst Lynharns OH 44124 Francis Fluharry 504 21st St ViennaWV 28101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadombrook St David PA 19087 tdwardWissr 1521 Sammir St. McKeesport PA 15131 NO DISTRICT Ill REPORT THIS MONTH Delawate e Disttict ef Columbia land h Catrlna vitgiea DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV VicePresident 607 Pallite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Associate Vice-Presidents Wayne Aberneshy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Nemport News VA 23606 Howard Crinpin 611 Beoshmood Dr Charlorrsnille VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 26210 Scottie Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19609 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Paul Yacohacci 6408 Winthrop Dr. Fayenteville NC 28301 has along hard fightfor John Worth HQ staff finally paid off now have tax exempt status back Maybe now AMA HQ can once again turn efforts business running Academy stead writing letters IRS Its tough fightthanks Headquarters month would like report change representation Radio Control Contest Board Wayne Abernethy AVP southern Maryland has assumed position will replace Fred Gregg has done fine job thank Fred dedi cation hard work Wayne RC Pattern flier very active competition flies Masters class very knowledgeable competition needs Wayne will also remain AVP southern Maryland until can find replacement him Anyone around Baltimore southern Maryland area terested Control Line Free Flight Clubs am getting very much correspondence Control Line Free Flight clubs District IV newsletters clubs except Brain Busters know must some guys out Dis trict IV cant ALL happy So lets hear let know what club doing what would like see within AMA Nats Any District IV AMAers going Nats Look up LincolnIll whole week Lets get acquainted Whats Happening District IV Plans shaping up District IV Meeting looks like date will first weekend October As soon date firm will make mailing clubs District 82 Model Aviation Prunes Georges Radio Control Club Prince Georges Radio Control Club Ches apeake Bay RC Club Charles County RC Club have put together Quickie 500 Racing Association club shares work load rotate races between three clubs Anyone wanting informa tion activity contact Kenny Green house PG RC Roanoke Valley RC Club Thanks RVRC putting newsletter mailing list RVRC has fun fly auction planned June 23rd Unfortunately article will appear after event over though am writing early June So keep mind have 60-day lead time maga zine articles hope visit RVRC near future Eastern Soaring Lines Soaring enthusiasts out have just received copy ESL news letter think very good full information aimed Soaring buff Soaring would like copy would like join write Howard Smith 1430 Kingsley Drive Warminster PA 18974 Concord Mall Show Three clubs got together put mall show can see picture very good display set up clubs involved First State RC Club 50 aircraft 30 members Delaware RC Club 45 aircraft 25 members Wilmington MAC Control Line club just proves RC UC can work gether put good show understand about 10000 people per day approx imate average viewing Thanks Scottie DC Radio Control Club DCRC recently awards night years valuable member Fred Neilson received prestigious Al Montska Award Hampton Roads RC Club Hampton Roads club has just second annual Tower Mall Static Show small growing club did tremendous job club has 33 members provided excess 60 aircraft display club two years old sure active group chance visit June 12 regular club meeting very good question answer session about AMA also about what other clubs doing District After meeting adjourned next room refreshments surprise marvelous cake AMA logo words Welcome Mr Mrs Foreman Mary cake delicious wife thank club very inter esting worthwhile evening picture shows club president Bob Howell treasurer Richard Dawson Tower Mall Show Alabama C Florida gia issippi to Rico South tarolina essee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Associate Vice-Presidents John Gorday 631 Queen Circle Jackson MS 39209 Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood 0e. Hunosoille AL 35805 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlee Sr t3iarleston Hgts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Delray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr. Nasheille TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Boo 1532 Foiardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman P0 Boo 1643 Eglin AFB FL 32542 Tom Thacker 2390C Lawrencanille Hwy. Decatur GA 30033 Jacksonville FL Rebel Rally May 26-2 7 thermal got away Free Flighters attacked RC area sending RC registration cards scattering carrying off concession stand garbage bags Now thats thermal reports Rebel Rally success though unfortunate incident unsportsmanship Combat circle witnessed 300400 spectators Such conduct totally unrep resentative thousands good sports hobby Years effort create favorable image public can ruined few minutes bad sporL read about Linda Brown July issue Model Aviation see page 72 now rest story Linda didnt get first girl win top AMA schol arship herself owes some success Brown Free Flight Team com posed parents sister Susan broth nrt Pernr Davidl cast hand won first P-30 Junior Susan second second Spe cial Rubber second Special HLG family flies together wins together earlier issue remarked Richard Jackson built 11 Super Prontos picture Richard Super Pronto No XII John Hudson editor Brandon Fly ers newsletter Brandon FL reports club held contest recently drew over 800 spectators received full page photos text Tampa Tribune DISTRICT V CLUB OF THE MONTH Capital City RC Club Jackson MS formed 1952 has grown mem bership 55 members original group still active Bob Hinkle Bill Payne Frank Ruscio clubs field provided Parks Recreation Department City Jackson Cade Sentell field maintenance supervisor working hard keep city happy clubs mainten ance Billy Collier club photographer pro vided photos picture taken Paul Miley Small Field Free Flight Contest Susan am won Junior High Point Trophy David aroundotPattsrnatthe September 1979 83 l-rIs John Uoraay barney Orndorff holding Award Excellence Oscar Tissue Al Robertson Back Ir Ed Hobson Randy Quattlebaum Raymond Driv er Herman Quattlebaum Barry Driver Jerry Dustt Andy Miner Millard Coulson Larry Welsh Robert Easley Cliff Cobb Jim Hust Phillip Smith Capital City RC Club interested mainly Sport Pattern Scale teaching beginners build fly Illinois ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 60090 Associate Vice-Presidents Dase Davis DA Enterprises Box 335 Haubstadt IN 47639 chuck Delano 7203A Twin Oaks Dr Indianapolis IN 46226 Roger Geers RR 5 Quincy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 709 Nt 44th St Kansas city MO 04116 Oman Lee 819 Mandrake Banania IL 60510 Jim Sears P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Bob Underwood 4109 concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63126 did what appears Indy RC South secretary Don Duncans right expression scans paperwork before treasurer Bob Gasiorowski presi dent Tom Dobbs center Throughout country club officers staff members involved endless papermill organiza tion administration hobby/sport unsung heros real AMA Photo AVP Chuck Delano Things August 15-16 Lexington KY MAC Pat tern Scale Meet Kearny Field August 19 Terre Haute IN RC Club Fun Fly C Banks 812 533-2375 August 26 Kansas City Northern Knights Open Fun Fly AVP Frank Hughes September 2 Holiday Fun Fly Madison County IN RC Flyers Near Frankton IN northeast Indianapolis Ron Daily RR 1 Box 197 Alexandria IN 46001 September 2 Bloomington IL SlRS Mammoth Scale Frank Whalen 15 Norbloom Ave Bloomington IL 61701 309 828-0804 September 2 Aero-Challenge CL Meet Muscular Dystrophy Bill Allen 1626 May flower Dr Dekalb IL 60115 September 3 Kansas City RC Flying Cir cus Muscular Dystrophy Jacomo Park September 8-9 Lexington KY MAC RC Soaring Meet Kearny Field SOAR newsletter confirmed Jay Gerber did film some Scale Soaring Plainfield AMA film Scale Thanks Helen Olsen contribution ensure new film will include important event Congratulations KCRC new hard-surface runway 40 400 ft almost large enough get down onI did say almost Lake County RC Club northeast Illinois sponsored excellent Mall Show Lakehurst Mall Waukegan IL June 2 & 3 Both quality quantity far exceeded expectations Very enjoyable same days beautiful Chicagoland RC Clubs Super Fun-Fly managed get couple flights place about 3rdfrom bottom Contestant turnout rather poor well-managed contest guys better get out winter will too soon As usual good intentions sum mer fouled up Things looked good visit areas summer mechanic strike put out streets two months Now schedules chaos DC-lOs grounded June brings weekend work call July August off Denver check Out DC-8 previously scheduled May So excuse tending clubs contest OH dont have buy BSIm giving away About time reading Executive Council will planning some elec tions Soon club will receive informa tion next year will receiving bal lots renewal applications Maybe too early think about future AMA leadership AMA now stands facing three tall moun tains has very little anyclimbing equip ment mountains 1 Flying Site avail ability 2 Federal Communications Commis sion 3 Federal Aviation Agency opinion AMA management has great responsibility ahead AMA leaders must individuals afraid step out take lead meet formidable challenges contemporary society AMA cannot simply rest home reminiscing yesterday and/or desiring maintain status quo Flip Wilson once said cant hit jackpot dont throw few nickels machine us need throw some nickels now nickels letter form guide directions differ say agree let know have some ideas send may letter changes maintains course presents jackpot idea Dont bashful meeting being planned Chicago area September 79 will invite members trade contest directors AAA meets Nats Event Directors certain others significant backgrounds list may dude think interested let know Invitations will mailed late August now happy landings See yall low igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 luwa Avenue Muscatine IA 52761 Associate Vice-Presidents James Clark 4444 Woodview Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Robert Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 65804 Tiw Price 11267 Sear Sterling Hgts MI 48078 William Robning 4494 Tanglewood Tn St Joseph MI 49085 Oenff Snyles 2601 5 Beaumont Am. Kansusnille WI 53139 Terry Taylor 6306 Lombardy Lane Crysnal MN 55428 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus MI 48174 have just returned SIG/IMAC contest Montezuma IA As usual very good turnout present plenty bi planes As usual DES MOINES MODELAIRES doing usual job running show Modelaires have assist ed contest year have special thank to Sig sponsoring annual event July 12 Governor ROBERT RAY Iowa proclaimed July IOWA MODEL AVIATION MONTH proclamation response request Muscatine Miniature Aircraft Association Iowa chart ered clubs invited participate util izing proclamation PR clubs events have received some correspondence con cerning flying site conflicts between clubs unfortunate things occur would suggest problems best solved mutual cooperation discussion blatant disregard others requirements An act courtesy may prevent prob lems displays good sportsmanship some groups arguing about fields interesting note some multi-in terest clubs encompass RC CL FF severe problems inter ested done contact Ames IA Sundusters 117 Manning Ave Ames IA 50010 ask Mike Anderson Western Lake Superior Flying & Hiking Soci ety 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 clubs manage mix aspects model avi ation difficulty am including some pictures WLSF & HS Notice small field background L-R Gale Trostad Ken Kluad trudge back retreiving models 84 Model Aviation Mrs Al Robertson cnet scorer ana Iviegnoule Classic trophies Hidden hiding behind trophies Mrs Cade Sentell Mrs Cliff Cobb uianay uuatiieoaum auspusys nia Lauarcur Scale Nosen J-3 Cub Thanks Indian City RC Ann Arbor Falcons Western Michigan RAF Sooland RC Modelers Des Moines Modelaires newsletters read have seen some improvement some thanks LES HARD District VII West news letter seminar publish newsletter make sure Zip Codes address phone number helpful See Lincoln Arkansas siana Mexico C Okiaboma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 1500 Anita Street Sulphur IA 70663 Associate Vice-Presidents Bazz Averill9117 La Barranea NE Alborqxserqoe NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Saiphur LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr. Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Larry Sarsor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesnille OK 74003 Another month has elapsed another column duewhat sam hill say time Well starters has real busy time activities especially getting visit different areas meet have sorely repressed must admit however getting few flights Sunday afternoonsthat sacred daugh ters made Beaumont fun flyall 45 miles away plans attend two-week school LSU Baton Rouge June thus hopefully spend some time various groups area New Orleans Unfortunately fickle finger fate pointed way such following multi-mil lion dollar fire chemical plant work job has temporarily changed help put plant back together Luckily no hurt will finish repairs about August 1 maybe latter part sum mer will permit some travel District hope mentioned last month good friend AVPs Ned Barnes hospital following heart attack doing pretty well until couple days ago mid-June new flare up trouble As writing scheduled go Houston tests probably surgery within few days AMA business According newsletters awful lot activity go ing District summer re ports have heard Dallas Trade Show indicate terrific makes sick have missed second time couple months ago mentioned assigning RC frequencies industrial users voice communications systems No dont have good news ever subject discussed Council Meeting Long Beach haste last month neglected mention subject So now understand situation stand FCC AMA has working through FCCs prescribed procedure obtain additional fre quency allocations AMAs proposal has passed first hurdle very laborious time-con suming process gestation period FCC act subject about yearwe probably three four months now similar proposal taken through proper bureaucratic red tape few years ago accomplished acquisition present 72-75 MHz frequencies Hopefully pa tience success can once again should emphasized have never granted guarantee exclusivity frequencies FCC simply reserved us convenient However AMA has through years efforts redoubled now tempted get FCC grant exclusivity based safety nothing else Following meeting Long Beach have again appealed relief high power intruders frequencies Will successful knows Complete success would utterly amazing However can hope least some relief end would encourage individually write FCC elected officials national explaining carefully what concerned about what seek Ask help Remember letter 50 signatures still letter 50 letters signature big stack mail Last month laid out feelings subject Model Aviation magazine what hope last time closing month thought would address hopefully last time subject dues increase took place yearfrom $1 7/year $25 year Now no doubt per centage-wise big increase minute lets look subject perspective last dues increase 1975 Thats right 1975 until 1979 dues did change service provided full membership including magazine Wouldnt nice everything else remained con stant price during period However wouldnt have nice salary stayed sameand Ill bet didnt have ready access figures inflation years has definitely us both costs cases wages AMA able remain solvent some years dues increase due increasing membership However 1977 inflation caught up began eating reserve funds mid1978 crisis finances upon us year AMA red several thou sands dollars Thus dues increase Now lets look increase different light What would have happened would we just followed inflationary trend dues during past several years simplicity have used 7% per year Presidents current soon increased guideline Dues 7% Annual YearActualInflation 1974$16 $1600 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 19 80* Total Dues $134 74-80 Remarks Open member mci magazine 171712Incr voted Counc action 171830No actual crease until 79 171960 172097 252244 252400 $1 3843 * Assuming no increaseand appears case table points out dues increased yearly 7% would actual ly have paid $543 through 1979 $443 through 1980 years since 1974 actually did dues So yes leap dues rather large long term rate increase actually below Presidential Guidelines 7% Now think actual national inflation rate has really below 7% per year since 1974 reality has closer 10% per year Doesnt fact able grow prosper dues inflation rate less overall average show see ing improvement efficiency grow larger really wasnt dues increase wrong putting off long caused difficulty Thought month sure wheels down before landingif prop tips keep breaking just before touchdown probab ly hint forgot think am kid ding An acquaintance has real cute homebuilt kind actually get has enthralled its perform ance once three times has forgotten lower gear props expensive Colorado as C Nebraska C Ntsh taknula h takola IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue Nt 68005 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Blod Casper WY 82601 Faa1 Kenel 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 dim OReilly 4760 N Bansin Wichita KS 67220 Jim Rickeots 516S CloodasSioun Falls SD 57103 1979 LINCOLN NATS last chance before Nats thank stepped forward help make possible have yet signed up would like help September 1979 85 uave I-eonma secretary-treasurer WLSF & HS readies Peanut Cougar flight waiting no wind April 22 FF meet still time See nearest district officer help will appreciated AMA NATS LINCOLN 10 Executive Council recently appointed By-Laws Revision Committee review report revision recommendations Coun cil Once Council has reviewed recom mendations will presented AMAs Leader members vote Leader member vote way by-laws can re vised am honored selected Council member important committee Hopefully within District aware opinions sug gestions constructive ideas welcome Now suggestions can have important impact Whether reside within outside District IX please take advantage added opportunity ex press wishes committee makes its first report Council during Nats week work will continue NOMINATING COMMITTEE year since District IX oddnumbered district AMA members within District have opportunity nominate Leader member Contest Director resident District office District IX Vice-President Nominations should forwarded AMA HQ will circu late nominations members Nom inating Committee event list nominees given district lengthy seldom happens Committee must narrow down two candidates two names will placed ballot Open AMA member receives bal lot dues renewal form may mark ballot VOTE send renew membership time. already have right vote chance VOTEl matters much vote informed enough care enough vote typical amount voting usually 17% 25% AMA membership Make leaders responsible larger per centage membership Odd-numbered district vice-president positions office secretary/treasurer will years ballot District IX leader years Natslets leader voting percentage DISTRICT OFFICERS FOR 1980 District IX Vice-President will need nominations 1980 district officers Included area positions Contest Boards Coordinators Associate Vice-Pres idents positions appointed dis trict vice-president one-year terms nominations suggestions volunteers can forwarded another chance voice opinions District ing managed YEAR OF THE FLYING SITE District IX will probably always remembered Year Nats following also happened 1979 flying sites charter clubs no longer have pay $500 fee insure site owners benefit now free AMA has released new publication en titled Getting Keeping Flying Sites Contact HQ further information two new films specifically designed clubs use getting keeping flying sites have budgeted films will aimed city county governments park boards etc full-time employee position HQ helping clubs get flying sites being created Add fact insurance liability went $250 deductible $50 deductible can see some will call Year Flying Site IRS/AMA UPDATE regard IRS revocation AMAs tax exempt status AMA has successful ly defended itself case showing what Simple Govern ment never simple letter regional commissioner Internal Revenue Service AMA explains AMA able retain its exempt status too feel AMA what merits status investigation itemized things just ifies exempt status guess what No 1 list Disseminating information members via its publication Model Aviation through distribution topical films has produced Model Aviation Nuff said DISTRICT MEETING district meeting scheduled October 27 1979 Kansas City KS details available later See Nats TI4INKIN LINCOLNI Arrzcnu otna x da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redondo Beach tA 90278 Associate Vice-Presdemts Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Sham Fresno CA 93711 Lonnie Kroeber 4295 Boulder Hwy Las Vegas NV 89121 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rt B Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Soowder Ave Long Beach CA 908GB Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter Dr Salt Lake City uTB4l17 Summer flying full swing throughout US Reports out back say Sport fliers out force weekend recently concluded US Free Flight Championships saw number contestants down year partly could attribut ed difficulty obtaining gasoline people did show up flew events total entry also down last year lot CD John Ferrer said meet went off smoothly enough first year running annual show Some good news give once AMA won legal skirmish IRS Most aware IRS ruled couple years ago against AMA remaining tax ex empt ruling appealed upheld first level appeal Appeal higher level brought reversal ruling AMA once again bonafide tax exempt organiza tion Quite bit money spent legal fees HQ involvement sigh relief turn other matters mentioned last months column going hold election later year District X Contest Board members chance think can better job Volunteer job get nomination volunteer position Ill select person run against incumbent based resume Ive already got several nominations volunteers Control Line Board have month left after column appears print act Vot ing will individuals petitions Sig natures AMA numbers will required signature fancy cant read print name under sos Ill know AMA master file doesnt have filing AMA number goes al phabetical order instructions will re printed time vote arrives Votes will mailed postmark deadline will announced Last month reported AMA giv ing some financial help Russ Barrera s model museum mentioned Russ grave condition cancer sad task report month Russ died early May Modeling has lost another giant will sorely missed negotiations Lake Charles re gard AMA purchasing piece prop erty up air telegram mayor Lake Charles says would welcome us visit AMA president Earl Witt uncovered some problems Lack util ities whos pay same fact property donated Lake Charles US Department Interior some strings attached its use Would strings prevent use property AMA Only time will tell Stay tuned further developments Nevada AVP Lonnie Kroeber reports Las Vegas trying get 1984 Worlds Fair catch want put fair Radio fliers now fly course 1984 quite ways off possibility hangs over heads month has busy Ive visited three clubs have three tap later month first club vis ited also largest As matter fact could largest club AMA Im speaking Orange Coast Radio Control Club club has 500 members think night attended meeting presided over president Bill Hart VP Don Johnson bumped Harry Apoian meeting reason mention seem run Harry go sure gets around Sometime back nominated club Award Excellence given Council presented award Bill Hart clubs president accepted behalf entire 500 membership award given OCRCC because sponsor ing benefits Cancer Society years Also club has very active December Toys Tots pro gram charitable activity qualifies award Im proud say Im now honorary member club Bill bestowed honor after pre sented him Award Excellence showed huge gathering AMA film Mar velous Miniatures well-received 86 Model Aviation eagerly awaiting release Scale film fall Control Line Contest Board member Pete Brandt has given some information would like passed mild controversy going right now Control Line circles over use single-blade propellers movement has started ban except FAI events Pete against banning use based inputs hes received fliers Pete has asked print some comments hes received matter Hes hope will stimulate enough interest prompt write Contest Board member know column read others lust District X members Some comments 1 Rather ban single-bladed pro peller develop rigid set approved rules follow constructing both single- double-bladed propellers would include minimum hub thickness minimum hub dia meter types material used con struction methods 2 What believe needed concerning single-blade props set design guidelines putting together props counter weight assembly 3 question planes coming apart matter building good plane will resist wear tear vibrations found flying Speed single-blade prop less likely come apart counter-balance made cor rectly have blade select wood other material 4 rule restricting single-blade pro pellers cavalier method trying ramrodded through no concrete evidence problem single-bladed props Speed lanes some constructive thoughts sure comment Control Line Contest Board member invited town Sierra Madre attend meeting Sierra Madre Radio Control Modelers invite ex tended clubs newsletter editor Earle Levine club presided over president Art Major multi-interest club terests cover Helicopter Soaring Pattern Pylon Racing club has flying site land fill rock quarry days num bered property sale owner wont let put permanent pav ing down runways got around unique way members surplus conveyor belt four feet wide 100 feet long weighs 1000 pounds stake down using runway Very clever enjoyed film Marvelous Miniatures showed presently perusing new book available AMA Get Keep Flying Sites book full tips others overcome problems perhaps similar yours Last least month Ive out town Chino visit friend ly club call themselves American Model Airport Association president club Dick Deiner VP Ed Woodsen club also about lose flying site construction approaching ever closer also reading AMA book finding keeping site Send $2 copy club process incorporating itself plan finding another site really expanding starting ambitious project entire club pitching building Stafford B-24 kit will use training project club members familiar projects complexity also showed Marvelous Miniature club already seen once liked well opted see again meantime want remind AMA display have also want mention have copy Mar velous Miniatures possession excellent film show scout groups civic group want interest model aviation Contact Ill see what can set up THERMALS Alaska o ana on oqton XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 AodM Vic-P,dsets Al tlaer 1607 S non EIn Pncaello ID 83201 Sonon Dresn No 1 Boo 48 8oadniew MT 59015 Ed McColloaqh 53 SE Et Portland OR 97215 Olndo 26808 Done co. Kent WA 98031 COnack Thompson N 3813 Nornndse Seokan WA 99205 Don Zpoy 21418 NE Main St. Rednond WA 98052 new newsletter CL fra ternity new publication dedicated ex clusively Northwest CL model aviation Subscriptions cost $5 12 issues Fly ing Lines produced Mike Hazel John Thompson Send $ Flying Lines 1411 Bryant Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 newsletter intends improve communication among Northwest modelers will include columns written top modelers have seen first issue little help luck will become top publication Good luck guys articles first Flying Lines illustrative quality editorial material Because timeliness inter est across modeling lines have included benefit Fuel Crisis Threatens Model Aviation though subject has glossed over modeling press given bottomof-the-page play newsletters model ers facing critical fuel supply problem Based modeling press scannings talk hobby shop operators correspondence AMA general scuttlebutt what FL has learned about fuel crisis supplier nitromethane hobby industry users including modelers car racers motorcycles like supplier reasons date unpublished has reduced supply 10% what pre viously provided model aviation fuel makers cost what available has gone up 60% according source manufacturer reported has cut six barrels nitro month previous two barrels day wish answer nitro methane AMA President Earl Witt wrote Flying Lines editor John Thompson recently Some manufacturers manufactur ing higher nitro content fuels order stretch supply Bringing matter close home hobby shop Astoria OR told members CLAMS club previously ordered case Fox Missile Mist arrived carrying price ofbetter sit down thls$2495 gallon price confirmed other hob dealers say either cant get stuff will have charge prohibitive prices comment What does mean us CL competition Chances competi tion will go However some fliers going forced use low-nitro fuels can afford commercial fuels can get nitro home brew will suddenly have arti ficial advantage may time follow lead RC Pylon Racing brothers limit nitro percentage allowed perhaps req uiring competitors use fuel supplied contest managementbefore fuel content provides lopsided competition addition should writing fuel suppliers AMA anybody else might have influence asking seek develop alternatives will alleviate cur rent crisis Thank Flying Lines fuel crisis cutting compe tition scene large number events District reporting decreased attendance have guts venture forth finding gas places away big cities fill up get destina tion hope clubs hurt financially nor discouraged putting events due fuel shortage real imagined perpetrated hoax Dr Barber real medical Van couver BC recently made comment what consider quotable quote Doc enthused about quality interna tional flavor flying recent Hawks Spring Opener FF contest asked anywhere country best two nations got together fly FF except Harts Lake Prairie Bong rson IN. or. May issue K Factor edited Betty Suzi Stream Volume 6 No 4 very unique article mini-guide Con test Directors intended help CDs smooth out eliminate rough spots have experienced Pattern fliers intended Pattern contests format compact design lend themselves adap tation other forms competition other club events Back issues may available dont know club having trouble putting events new game just plain interested look up near est member National Society Radio Controlled Aerobatics Since cant remember announce ment has previously made will re peated Jim Zehrungof Portland Aerolin ers has resigned after several years service District representative Navy Car rier Advisory Committee Jim has hard worker has commended fel low committee members Bill Skelton Warrenton OR has selected Jims replacement commit tee Bill active Carrier circles has some ideas entry level Carrier events May can try Northwest Bill Northwest Sport Race has proved very popu lar excellent bridge Contact Bill PO Box 105 Warrenton OR 97146 call 503 861-1033 September 1979 87 I0I FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sn New York NY 10005 OFFICIAL RESULTS ANA January/February/Harch 1979 KEN HIGH Indoor Postal Contest Ages up through 18 unlimited number flights scores adjusted 35 feet Two Best Flights AMA HAND 1 Graham Davitt 2 H Koachutnik 3 Mike Van Gorder 4 Tom Croft 5 Jon Harlan 6 Cathy Mullins 7 David Nault 8 Curt Zink 9 Mike Clem 10 Cohn Di Main 11 Brad Fulmer 12 Bryan Fulmer 13 Jim Katz 14 Eric Newman 15 Traci Harkema 16 Kim Mueller 17 Matt Arntz 18 Kim Poplatein 19 Jim Pugate 20 Allen Kradlak 21 Bob May 22 Beth Ireland 23 Micky Beni 24 Dave Fathauer 25 Carl Linstrum 26 Jim Mollison 27 Greg Benepe 28 Tim Sarbry 29 Ichiro Sugioka 30 Shelby Farmer 31 Paul Lidberg 32 Jeff Everson 33 Steve Spence 34 Men McLarty 35 Bill New 36 Jerry Lang 37 Paul Lang 38 John Brookins 39 Heather Arsk 40 Cliff Shaw 41 Mathew Gagliano 42 Victoria Gagliano 13 Charles Gagliano STICK MIDPIS Times Seconds Ceil ing Height czz5d AMA Fudge Factor Score Design Best Single Plight 1 Leeds ENGLAND Anderson Indiana Cincinnati Ohio Manchester Indiana Wayland Mass Anderson Indiana Lynn Massachusetts Woodburn Indiana Dallas Texas Los Angeles Calif Anderson Indiana Anderson Indiana Berea Ohio Beres Ohio Beres Ohio Beres Ohio Berem Ohio Beres Ohio Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berem Ohio Jscksonvil le Florida Berem Ohio Fort Worth Texas Berea Ohio Flushing New York Berea Ohio Tempe Arizona Coral Gables Florida Mansfield Texas Arlington Texas Floral Park New York Springfield Mass Springfield Mass Miami Florida Miami Florida Miami Florida Floral Psrk New York Floral Park New York Floral Park New York 1039 924 4 8670 8486 7 33 7500 725 6142 537 508 6024 4450 312 309 300 259 2SS 2 54 248 240 2 30 219 217 356 215 206 210 4 2 00 1 30 201 1 05 44 1 34 7 26 24 42 35 29 122 091 03 1 947 a a a 511 a 307 308 252 245 245 243 245 231 2 34 222 152 210 323 210 2 00 149 a 1265 a a 06 3 639 5644 S 360 5286 453 4700 445 3742 337 308 3624 28S0 192 189 180 179 175 174 168 160 iSS 150 139 137 236 135 126 130 270 120 90 121 65 44 947 26 24 42 3S 29 122 91 31 40 43 43 43 35 43 50 6 43 35 30 43 43 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 70 2 3 21 4 23 105 23 30 70 21 4 21 4 105 20 20 70 70 70 105 105 105 935 902 902 902 1000 902 831 902 000 1 080 902 902 1234 1 1234 1234 1 234 1 234 1 1234 234 1234 1234 1234 707 234 1281 1 234 577 1234 1 080 707 1281 1281 577 1323 1323 707 707 707 577 577 S77 5975 509 1 4835 4768 453 4239 3707 3375 337 3326 3269 2571 2369 2332 2221 2209 2160 2147 2073 1974 1913 1851 1715 169 1 1669 1666 1614 1604 1558 1481 972 85 5 833 564 54 6 344 318 29 7 205 79 53 18 Easy B Easy B Easy B Easy B Linstrum Metric Penny Easy B No-Non-Cents Penny Pennyp lane original EZB Hagen EZB Easy B Pennyplane Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-a Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Novice Pennyplane Micro-X Easy B No-Non-Cents Penny Micro-X Easy B Easy B Micro-X Easy B Noonan Novice Penny Peck 800 Compo EZE Twiggy SRPSM Double Peck 800 Peck ROG Peck 800 Delta Dart Delta Dart Delta Dart AMA Cub AMA Cub Bellanca ANA HAND LAUNCHED GLIDERS Best Two Flights 1 Tom Croft 2 David Nault 3 Bryan Fulmer 4 Cohn DiHaio 5 Curt link 6 Hike Clam 7 Hike Van Gorder 8 Graham Davitt 9 Dave Fathauer 10 Brad Fulmer 11 Chris Lane 12 Kim Poplstein 13 Chris Spence 14 Jon Nyberg 15 Jim Fugate 16 Bob Nay 17 Dave Niller 18 David Tornkins 19 Craig Jackson Al Steve Dunn 21 Tim Sarbry 22 Hike Goolewski 21 Eric Sireika 24 Allen Kradlak 25 Halt Arntz 26 Hen NcLarty 27 Greg Berepe Nanchester Indiana Lynn Hassachuselts Anderson Indiana Los Angeles Calif Woodburn Indiana Dallas Texas Cincinnati Ohio Leeds ENGLAND Berea Ohio Anderson Indiana Arlington Texas Berea Ohio Nansfield Texas Reno Nevada Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Arlington Texas Reno Nevada Reno Nevada Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Reno Nevada Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Arlington Texas Fort Worth Texas 370 34 3 388 306 342 292 306 219 230 294 197 19 0 156 159 143 13 3 124 118 125 125 114 122 120 111 104 85 115 390 335 358 300 162 279 322 207 220 300 193 180 145 138 128 115 120 115 125 122 112 101 114 101 86 85 x 750 678 746 606 704 571 628 426 450 594 390 370 301 297 271 248 244 233 250 247 226 223 234 212 190 17 0 115 43 35 43 30 43 35 43 20 23 43 214 23 214 26 23 23 23 21 4 26 26 23 23 28 23 23 21 4 902 1000 902 1080 902 1000 902 1323 1234 902 1281 1234 1281 1160 1234 1234 1234 1281 1150 1160 1234 1234 1160 1234 1234 1281 1281 68 5 678 67 3 655 635 571 566 564 555 536 500 457 386 34 5 334 306 301 298 290 287 279 275 271 252 234 218 147 Sweepette 16 mod Sweepette 15 Sweepette 16 Coot original Coot original modified Coot Coot Coot Coot original Strato Strato Coot Coot original Coot Coot original original 88 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/09
Page Numbers: 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88
L r L AMA FINANCIAL REPORT 1978 disastrous year finan cially AMAs history organization ac tually went over $50000 red also depleted over $100000 reserves con trast 1979 going well sizeable surplus expected result year end natural question therefore come contrast results very simple serious situation AMA went year too long dues increase time1978 inflation running wild 1977 decision delay dues increase seemed safe enough AMA over $200000 sur plus funds end 1976 general feeling some money should used before asking members pay dues anticipated time fact almost half surplus would used up end 1977 rest wouldnt enough avoid going red end 1978 hindsight its easy see now moderates dues increase 78 could have avoided major 79 surplus $200000 sounded like lot money about 20% total budget time inflation alone increasing costs about 10% Add major increase insurance costs 78 plus large deficits operations 77 78 Nationals 77 RC World Championshipsthe stage set kissing surplus goodbye Fortunately thats behind us now Al though 1979 dues increase painful continues source controversy fact has successful 1979 membership running over 90% what 78 higher dues rate AMAs budget year assured modest surplus should result see May 79 issue Model v/at/on page 69 few bright spots 78 fi nancial picture example spent $12000 less HQ salaries budget ed Also magazine produced surplus almost $10000 few hundred dollars budgeted helped re duce overall AMA deficit 78 membership processing costs about $7000 under budget low spots 78 wasa $30000 increase insurance costs over what bud geted though budget allowed $85000 cost 77 As statement shows membership insur ance cost 78 over $185000 cost 77 about $70000$115000 less Overall AMA deficit $180000 1978 reduced $56000 wip ing out surplus previous years long ago would have disaster However can now regarded glitch resulting delayed action concerning effects inflation end result book keeping situation shows 1978 books ended huge loss about $850000 bank balance sheet Current Assets start 1979due overlap processing membership renew als new year before end old year Thus AMA never danger ing able pay bills last years operations case getting income picture ad justed catch up loss situation Con fin ued next page ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS BALANCE SHEET December 31 1978 Assets Current Assets Cash Checking Accounts* 407599 Petty Cash15000 Cash Savings Accounts including earned interest unts Receivable Owed Us Misc Accounts Receivable AdvancesEmployees Nats Sponsor Pledgesi 977-78 MA Advertising Receivables __________ Deferred Charges MA Future Issue Costs $ Prepaid Insurance & Other Exp ResaleSupplies Inventory ting & Duplicating Supplies Membership Supplies & Expenses Nats Souvenir Inventory Rulebooks Kit Plan Book II Fixed Assets Furniture & Equipment Less Depreciation Total Assets iZ.ii332 $ 85133931 $ 671267 550098 90000 1239400 322 2334137 1757387 21 2037 4295665 1 98000 392950 2550765 10775298 - 94729 374$442Th55 $1 029 37849 Liabilities & Net Worth Current Liabilities Accounts Payable$1 3506954 Employees Escrow400. Deferred Income Membership Dues 197987945203 Club Charters FAI Stamps & Other j7%50 Funds Scale Team$ Control Line Indoor Team Program FF Team Program RC Team ProgramSoaring RC Team ProgramAerobatics olarship Fund Howard McEntee Fund AMA Property Fund Eight-Ball Fund AMA-FAI Fund Surplus_________ Surplus Balance 1 -1-78 adjusted Net Loss 12 Months Total Net Worth Deficit Total Liabilities & Net Worth 67119 118600 117143 1646351 225482 404933 280415 109700 771642 23000 1251266 $ 13916554 - $ 89819153 5015651 - $11488584 [v32][b-1-10-1-10]]$ 5813509 [v32][b-1-10-1-10]]$1 02937849 * $40000000 subsequently invested CDs Savings Accounts September 1979 75 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS EXPENSE STATEMENT year ending December 31 1978 Expense Salaries$40715451 Annuity1433014 Payroll Taxesj3 Totai related salaries Rent approx 5000 sq ft Telephones Postage & Freight exclusive membership processing Membership processing & Postage Membership Insurance Rulebooks Public RelationsDirect Costs Scholarship ProgramNet Awards Film ProjectsProduction Travel Eq uip Rental Film LibraryHQ Service Officer Service VP Budget Council Mtgs etc Magazine Officers CDs etc $1070439 deducted Income Staff TravelNats Council Trade Shows Mtgs Office Supplies Stationery Office Equipment maint Printing Professional Fees Legal Audit Consultant Insurance General Depreciation Bad Debts Personal Property Taxes FAI Teams Programs Meetings NAA Div Fee 1978 NatsNet Expense Totals Exclusive MA Mag Dir Costs Model Aviation Magazine Direct Costs Unrelated Business Taxes Total Expense Total $ 44721908 2733206 1177080 3408173 5455368 18584162 1190593 2665555 87000 164596 2339991 231651 3185539 1249843 2205442 312526 666834 1053013 994119 962880 43200 231919 2973800 2933174 Model GeneralMembershipAviation AdministrServicesMagazine $ 9159808 328806 588480 922367 $11627700 1366600 176600 1690300 $11859500 355200 direct costs* 382306 FAI & Contests Nats $ 6708300 400000 176600 158400 5455368 18584162 1190593 Public Relations $5366600 282600 235400 254800 2665555 87000 164596 2339991 231651 3185539 624921 839702 78226 200134 1053013 994119 962880 43200 231919 661600 93800 266700 624922 263140220500 7810031200 80000 $100942974 $22036352 $41113423 $1 2938246 $ 33258703 287726 $134489403 $22036352 $41113423 $33258703 $46484675 2973800 2933174 $15678298 220500 31200 120000 $9176655 $15678298 $9176655 FINANCIAL REPORT Cont pg 75 being done very well during 1979 end year books should show surplus will applied reduce remaining deficit last year Meanwhile has major reduc tion concerning insurance costs 1979 could result expense budget reduction about $50000 other hand amount saved depends upon much AMA has absorb costs claims up $1000 per accident Until known end 1979 savings insurance costs currently considered being held es crow reserve against claims very like ly however will insurance surplus will add overall surplus completely wipeout 1978 deficit remains seen present 79 budget doing well expense bud get has gotten out hand con tinued good results rest 1979 AMA should black start 1980 PROFILE OF UFE MEMBER DR JIM EDWARDS L-24 Jim McNeill AMA Historian Internationally recognized Radio Control Pattern flying nationally heralded team manager judging contributions known everywhere gentleman gra cious sportsman seldom has Academy Model Aeronautics bestowed Life Member ship flier spectacular flying career upon Dr jim Edwards New Al bany Mississippi walked out flight line last summer Lake Charles Nats asked chief RC Pattern judges could pose picture fora second two Sure came instant reply So under wicked August afternoon sun big 8-lb Pattern ships whining snapped shot Doc Edwards did Jim acquire unparalleled ex pertise entourage admiring friends around world started young thing age 6 pasting together Paul Gillow Joe Ott Sc solid balsa kits little solid models dear hearts lived 30s World War II found him 76 Model Aviation SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT witn rnantom r-ju ignition engine ooitea Henry Struck New Ruler Navy radio gunner war thing likes Continued page 79 PRESIDENTS REPORT President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS EARL E WITT 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 SENIOR CITIZEN MEMBERSHIP some confusion about senior citizens membership last months Presidents Report Execu tive Council time motion Council Meeting discussing NEXT years dues wherein committee make recommendation council January 1980 actual motion stated voted upon passed record ed tape temporary nature thing [the senior citizen membership fee reduction] should put expedient until commit tee reports subsequently interpreted motion mean decrease dues would start immediately However Executive Director took exception statement basing position AMA Headquarters transcript incorrectly reported motion sub ject committee recommendation position AMA Headquarters staff could handle change middle yearso its back Council facts could work modelers advantage massive cuts government support parks rec reation taxpayers voting down tax increases park bond issues Park Recreation Directors screaming volunteer help US Jaycees have just initiated national athletic program wherein donate supplies work time Parks Recreation facilities tunately backed General Foods Premier Athletic Products benefits offer recreational fa cilities minimal cost volunteer manpower low equipment needs pro motional materials guidelines Volunteers California set up foundation help state park sys tem raised $15 million made 13000 acres land available de partment organize own volunteer program park recreation facili tiesincluding airstrips model air planes Ammunition such endeavors article Seymour Gold* PhD Associate Professor Environmen tal Planning University Cali fornia Gold believes demand recreational land will increase 1000 percent future says unavailability land would imply such future steps use rationing man datory education/licensing some ac tivities multiple-use zoning time space 24-hour use facilities exten sive user fees public competition private enterprise available rec reation resources feel cant convince recre ation facility directors model airFLYING SITES little chance receiving government assistance flying sites Park Recreation facilities Car ter Administrations proposed budget cut some $25 billion seems aimed directly Park Recreation May 24th Congress set ceiling $150 million 1980 Urban Park Recreation Recovery Program Eighty-five percent budget goes local recovery projects 368 localities depressed enough el igible subsequent reports Ive gotten number eligible cities dwindling due red tape month June Congress hold ing hearings figure out cut ___________________________________ government red tape industry costs* Found California ParksandRec agency inefficiency Parks andreation reprinted national RecreationParks Recreation May 1979 planes will provide proper recreation use Dr Golds opinions 1 Most ideas current use about recreation open space preser vation cities premised thinking 1930s 2 Most recreation plans ac knowledge accommodate significant changes trends leisure lifestyles legislation technology values 3 objectives public park recreation systems better ac commodate needs supplier user 4 project past present may realistic light cur rent trends toward aging society growth management decreasing real come energy shortage Let know what think what doing MDA PROGRAM Now modeling programs go ing around country Jerry Kids want remind com petitors man event de serve attention man Bill Allen DeKalb IL event Aero-Chal lenge Muscular Dystrophy Bill has organized past five years Last year working over 300 hours prepare MDA program brought 137 contestants 12 states Canada England event brought nations $129775 Jerry Lewis fund drive wish con tact Bill address telephone num ber follows William J Allen 1626 Mayflower Drive Dekalb IL 60115 814-756-51 17 MORE ON AMA HQ STAFF comments subject precipi tated lengthy dissertation Exec utive Director last months Model Aviation under title Apples Oranges As elected chief executive September1979 77 / SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeilI AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 am interrupting conclusion special interest group MIAMA FLYERS present impor tant report Academy Headquar ters Washington DC As secretary/ treasurer AMA vow bring least three times year up date home office conducting business month would like tell about accounting money-hand ling system way address listed above have questions about AMAs money business dues money handled write will answer will going back Washington periodically can answer reasonable question might pose observation AMAs method doing business efficient well-managed Everyone Washing ton office bonded employ ees dedicated hard-working thought mind report di rectly column traced dollars through path minute enter building until way bank both checks cash will take minute read can relay information Its money have right know 99% money received deposit ed very same day bank mail dues money Joan Shipley opens mail removes check places basket Carol Mer feld receives basket feeds check information Burroughs AE300 computer AMA owns computer information automatically record/ Academy Model Aeronautics believe responsibility membership report organiza tion see will rubber-stamp endorse action official em ployee agree Differences opinion normal healthy progressive organization Maintaining status quo will often lead deca dence decay am firm believer no organization well-organized operated cannot improved upon report subject July issue result Executive Di rectors statement fact Headquarters workers could probably make money elsewhere such working government com ments questions directed reference article Therefore wrote context comparing HQ staff Civil Service pointed out opinion due abnor mal escalation rate HQ staff salaries very doubtful staff could make elsewhere especially government So now airing differences another tack Apples Oranges difference between AMA Government Apples Oranges difference predominant current comparison Director other associations As subscribing member American Society Association Execu tives having firsthand knowledge publications AMA Executive Director quoting can draw complete ly different conclusion statistics some 35 pages salary pay sur vey reports 1977 salary figures Chief Executive Officer referred AMA Executive Director WSAE pertains Washing ton DC its metropolitan area branch American Society Association Executives ASAE average salary quoted $59608 gathered 24 associations similar staff size cluded 58% trade associations trade associations average salary alone $72814 considerably inflates average associations rep resentative WSAE stated Trade associations likely pay top executive indi vidual membership associationsstatis tics prove As average salary cannot con clude figures way relative organization applicable national averages applied figures would deflated further average salaries ex ecutive heads Washington DC 38% higher place such Co lumb us same type counter analysis can applied latest $45000 median salary association executives reported ASAE based budget classifications median salary organization budget range top 64% 161% higher AMA budget depending whethef $564348 allocated magazine included budget whole difference opinion particular $36580 salary however aca demic question Headqaurters staff salariesit within control AMA HQ management estab lished AMA Executive Council impression upper eche lon Headquarters employees overpaid lower grades underpaid something alluded Dr Alan C Filley in dependent analysis HQ 1977 Sub sequent changes Executive Direc tor seem to have worsened status rather improve Executive Director picked sen sitive point used statement As Civil Service Supervisor long standing would have difficulty finding government positions directly comparable upper levels AMA employment pointing out difference between government work AMA level government pay feel managers have great er diversity responsibility AMA staff employees rather less reason difficulty finding direct ly comparable positions because could think similar jobs government employees put six-hour workday office practiced AMA re maining 25% workday being un accounted basis making up doing work home enroute 78 Model Aviation ed big work sheet work sheet contains enough information process membership card computer also totals up money day pre pare deposit slip work sheets transcribed journal totalled balanced month month after bank reconciliation totals posted general ledger Ledgers balanced monthly statements issued quarterly Cash goes through same process Carol puts cash info com puter via deposit slip hustled off bank 1st Union Bank American Security Bank Trust used receive deposits may boring reading some interesting years past asked myself same question may have asked yourself time two stealing going AMA HQ could ever answer emphatically NO None what soever joint CLEANtop bot tom As secretary/treasurer no pays salary am elected membership am modeler like No has brainwashed either drove Birmingham Washington carand back again May speak openly frankly Last year US Internal Revenue Service descended upon home office audited books Z idea being change tax status Eventually move reclassify us tax-wise failed OK what anything wrong going IRS would have located good friend Federal Judge Jim Davis ac tive District Judge pointed out has permitted mention two important points concerning IRS audit AMA last year 1 Any stealing financial irregu larities turned up audit would have serious consequences future tax status 2 Any unreasonable travel other wise expenditures officials would have serious reflection What am telling received clean financial bill health Internal Revenue people aware addi tion AMA books audited annually independent auditing firm Washington DC Raymond H McGivern Company comes once year checks books own pay service want meet some beau tiful ladies handle money snap Chief Comptrol ler Gisele Jackson took picture last year lady has Bachelor Masters Degrees Accounting Ben Franklin University Washington DC born Latvia now part Russia left old country 11 years old Russians swept through Latvia Lithuania Es tonia WW II bounced around through Poland Denmark Germany eventual way America mother died along hard way Germany Gisele studied medicine two years displaced persons camp Needless say likes US best lady first class ac countant feel lucky have First worked NAA 1957 Weve last 20 years since membership mere 14000 year s-iere uiane nawley Diane has professional training accounting too oldest six children lit tle brothers sisters Paul Brian Mary Alice Patricia Maureen Diane makes deposits balances books writes checks etc Another accounting assistant pic tured above Mary Ann Curtin Mary Ann joined AMA part-time basis third year college student major ing Accounting has now become full-time employee assists phases detailed work Dont forget have ques tions about dues moneywrite will answer See next month. JIM EDWARDSCant pg 76 best remember Ohlsson 23 purchased mustering out pay Doc worked way through Mississippi College lifeguard being rewarded small room under pooi itself live taught school principal Tupelo MS subsequently attended University Tennessee Dental School Memphis first exposure RC Pattern flying came Pattern flying legendary today Doc won Masters 1969 Indianapolis came 2nd 1970 Nats immortal Jim Kirkland Soon good sound judgment competitors took hold dominated time big contests 1971 Doc Team Manager RC Team Doylestown PA chief judge Las Vegas NV chief Pattern judge 76 Bicentennial Dayton Nats Also 1976 chief judge South Africa World Championships way being paid South African Association Radio Flyers 1977 US judge World Championships Continued page 81 MODEL AVIATION MAGAZINE INCOME AND EXPENSE STATEMENT year ending December 31 1978 Income Membership Subscriptions dues allocation Advertising Incomenet$ 7102397 Hobby Shop2728146 Other Subscriptions272835 Plans Incomenet SubtotalIncome other allocated Allocation Free Distributions officers CDs etc Total Income Expenses Editorial Expenses Monthly Columnists Drafting Articles Plans Pictures____________ Production Costs Composition Typesetting etc Art & Photo Color Separation Printing Misc Supplies___________ Reprints printing Circulation Expenses Postage magazine reprints_____________ $35455800 $ 10699894 1Q7j39 70333 $47226133 $ 1313800 639200 3030333 83333 2047605 380859 489270 19607592 38738 563164 1368906 3276239 Labels & sort mag & reprint Administrative Costs Telephone Insurance Promotion Miscellaneous Travel____________ Total Direct Costs Allocated Expenses % gen AMA exp Salaries & Taxes$11859500 Rent355200 Miscellaneous Office341 240 Postage.182306 Subtotal Allocated Expenses Total Expenses Net Income Unrelated Business Taxes Federal & State PICKING ON HITS obvious differences opinions among AMA Executive Council members subjectsAMA News has prolific such disagreements since first year good aspect shows dont have rubberstamp Council merely Okays recommendations President Executive Director other hand bickering public hardly constructive opinions important working out consensus final analysis offi cial Council decisions determine AMA policies Hopefully current arguing will settle down Presidents column month theres AMA salaries subject being left Executive Council rather argue further other note some HQ people disagree strongly contrast should noted what Secretary Treasurer says column monthhe visited HQ recently wrote about 2252032 389491 2641523 6347 214244 50000 72364 72038 3258703 $46196949 1029184 287726 $ 58 WHY WASHINGTON recent issue magazine indicated due Cost factors MA headquarters should moved less expensive location Mean its fact hundreds national sociations consider vital DC folio wing letter MA member gives latter side story deep concern RC modeler member AMA have fol lowing recent discussion concerning possible relocation AMA Headquarters wish offer comments mem berships consideration light own experience almost 20 years representing International Telephone Telegraph Corp oration Washington future model aviation un fortunate degree rests federal regulatory agenciesthe Federal Communications Com mission RC frequencies Federal Avia tion Administration its potential inpose severely limiting jurisdiction over model aircraft despite success AMAs voluntary safety code Environmental Protection Agency may expand its jurisdiction area noise control Also actions other federal agencies quasifederal agencies such US Postal Ser vice connection mailing Model vi ation IRS regarding tax factors affect ing cost ofoperating organization exceeding importance AMA its membership future growth possibly actual existence hobby may hinge future decision federal regulator example ongoing attempt AMA secure additional frequencies FCC RC use interests member ship best protected point view its Headquarters location check Washington DC classi fied telephone directory yellow pages reveals seven pages listings trade professional hobby associations Washington ad dress According calculations approximately 1600 organizations shown telephone directory ranging As sociation American Railroads Zero Pop ulation Growth Inc no accident 1600-some associations have fices Washington DC Bismarck North Dakota organizations recog nize necessity easy access Con gress myriad administrative agencies increasingly influence memberships activities same reasons more organizations relocating head quarters other cities Nations Capital addition 1600-odd associations maintain Washington offices virtually major US company has Washington liaison office interface govern mental agencies associations corp orations assure would maintain offices Washington unless proven value vantage point Washingtonand have several times consulted Associations Executive Di rector General Counsel respect particular approaches FCC Congress believe AMAs Washington headquarters location has proven incalculable value permitting close liaison concerned governmental agencies thereby averting ex cessive governmental regulation over sport important perhapsand frequently deal FCC matters myselfthe continuing close contact exercised AMA headquarters personnel FCCs constantly changing Commissioners staff has assisted ob tainingand retainingvaluable spectrum use privileges summary AMA expected repre sent its members interest maximum extent its headquarters should remain Washington Since responsibilityto pro tect promote model aviationdepends large dgree upon AMAs relationship federal government agencies matter prudent management AMA staff convenient offices involved Fur thermore location necessitates higher cost headquarters operation might otherwise possible additional expense should regarded vital contribution being better able serve needs members Hundreds other national associ ations have found necessary located DC area having moved considerable expense AMA re 80 Model Aviation verse move out area would con trary what other national associations have found overriding requirement Washington presence Very truly yours John F Ryan AMA No 94615 JIM EDWARDS Cont pg 79 saw him last year busy judging hot sun help others enjoy wonderful sport next time see him will probably doing same thinghelping others making possible newcomers compete successfully fairly enjoy ex pert judging Doc Edwards lives quietly beauti ful wife Jackie Mississippi practicing den tistry Radio Control flying Jackie goes contests him sometimes helps tabu late tables new modelers have helped managing judging $1000 contribution made Academy become Life Member thanks us Doc Edwards Would like bea Life Member will assigned two-digit AMA Life Mem bership number L front number will NEVER reassigned anyone will number forever after gone Heres Send $1000 AMA Headquarters Washington DC may paid quarterly increments $250 have privilege designating man ner AMA shall invest spend donation wish money go fund another can designate name will enshrined Academy life rolls ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INCOME STATEMENT year ending December 31 1978 No Member Dues Rate Members Jr/Sr@$ 3008644 Jr/Sr@600414 JrjSr@10002523 Fain Open@10001112 Open@130018274 Open@170040090 Booster@various173 TotalMemberships71 230 Less Partial year credits Total Membership Income Magazines Members $35455800 Allocation distribu tion Free Members 439 Subtotal Other Income Life Memberships$ 509200 Club Charter Fees3572385 Sanction Insurance152250 Sanction Fees485200 FAI Stamps830900 Supply & Service Salesnet755216 Film Rental278100 Interest Income2275965 Contributions29920 Misc Membership Service Fees121825 MA Advertising & Other Mag Income Total Other Income Gross Income Deduct Operating Expenses$134489403 Less Expense Allocation Mag 4675 Net Income Loss Total $ 2593200 248400 2523000 1112000 23756200 68153000 JJ9~P $9 849 2600 1016145 $97476455 36526239 $60950216 L9j 0961 $69961177 $18043551 Reprint & Meg Alloc Per Member UPDATE TRANS-AM RELAY RACE project GO now signed up 60 teams seven people five teams leg also 60 AMA Contest Di rectors signed up monitor teams per formance across country takes place Depart START OF RACE Sept 4 Tues Dulles Intl Airport Sept 6 Thurs Raleigh NC Sept 10 Mon Columbia SC Sept 12 Wed Montgomery AL Sept 14 Fri Jackson MS Sept 17 Mon Shreveport LA Sept 19 Wed Ft Worth TX Sept21 Fri Odessa TX Sept 24 Mon El Paso TX Sept 26 Wed Tucson AZ Sept 28 Fri Blythe CA Oct 1 Mon Ontario CA Leg F G H K L starting Labor Day weekend conjunction raising funds Jerry Kids Muscular Dystrophy Associations annual cam paign Clubs stops will hold lo cal fund raising model air shows behalf MDA club interested doing contact AMAs Special Events department Trans-Am race malor PR effort AMA behalf model aviation gen eral idea gain appreciation Stop-Over Richmond VA Fayetteville NC Atlanta GA Meridian MS Monroe LA Dallas TX Abilene TX Van HornTX Lordsburg NM Phoenix AZ Indlo CA Barstow CA Arrive Sept 5 Wed Raleigh NC Sept 7 Fri Columbia SC Sept 11 Tues Montgomery AL Sept 13 Thurs Jackson MS Sept 15 Sat Shreveport LA Sept 18Tues Ft WorthTX Sept 20 Thurs Odessa TX Sept 22 Sat El PasoTX Sept 27Thurs Tucson AZ Sept 27 Thurs Blythe CA Sept 29 Sat Ontario CA Oct 2 Tues Las Vegas NV END OF RACE capabilities model aircraft addition involving AMA members different kind national activity Bob Doris Rich successfully flew across USA 23 daysfrom Kitty Hawk NC Oceanside CAin October 1975 project directors Trans-Am route essentially same variations Washington DC Ontario CA extra leg Las Vegas final ceremonies Circus Circus Hotel Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Inland ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NJ 03060 Rymond Giboulean 39 High St Old Town ME 04468 George Parker 7 Paul Dr LeeMA 0t238 A Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Dr Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kittery MC 03904 case didnt notice Earl WiCt has already stated some agenda items next Council meeting held Nats items Review magazine policies guidelines review film budget progress September 1979 81 Member Magazines $300$ 124200 7001766100 3005482200 70028063000 20300 $35455800 1070439 10699894 $47226133 44675 $ 741458 use recommendations by-laws changes already formed committee anticipated demanding rules safety NMPRA response requested considera tion plan firm flying site procurement program will proposed John Worth reading have puts other items feel important let hear THIS WEEK special interest groups will probably meeting Council perhaps day before Council meeting will beon Wednesday August 1st Belated thanks Ernie LaChance Haverhill MA George Denault Amesbury MA helped cart gear District meeting Ernie putting great flying demo RC plane kitted whats-his-name designed Trixter Beam few years ago have just completed Beam original plans scratch-built time three channels am looking forward having lot slow flying fun before Nats time As views living up Queen Mary differ some people con cerning Council stayed during April meetings California didnt stay New lesey C New Ysk II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grigg District VicePresident 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 Associate Vice-Ppesldests Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkees NY 10705 John Byrne 3629 213th St. Bayside NY 11381 Frank Deench 9 Willow Ave Piscatawy NJ 08854 Havk thes 46 Cory Dr So Tom River NJ 08753 Adam SaltIer 50 Randi Rd. Apt A-2 Scherrectady NY 12309 Tom Silver RD 3 Bon 412 Messena NY 13662 Hank Smith 2 Lorraine Am Aabvrn NY 13021 PHILOSOPHICAL THOUGHTS thrilling filling satis fying moment have ever experienced modeler came June 12 privilege present aeromodeling 6th grade classes RoyaltonHartland Ele mentary School 95 kids sitting rapt tention absolutely silent seemingly absorbing word over 20 minutes oohing aahing through 42 minutes Marvelous Miniatures Finally taking group school yard flying demon strations Shuttle 2-meter sailplane 20-plus mph winds fractured tail end third flight totally insig nificant compared smiling faces kids Marvelous Try sometime Its great ego good model aviation same time BACK TO DISTRICT II AND AMA spent evening June 7 Kodak Aeromodelers Rochester asked same questions have virtually same problems other RC clubretaining fields RC frequencies noise have very distinct advantage being able use Kodak-owned property Rochester area Yet lost previous field due noise aboard several days three days maximum allowed wife stayed over another day paid full tariff extra day also paid AMA difference accommo dations wife total stay first time wife has taken trip incidentally 11 years Council meetings Furthermore rented car expense ate meals ex pense AMA did pay wifes fare receive free passages airlines either actually spent out pocket reimbursed over $200 cluding wifes -ir fare actually day pleasure visiting uncle up coast wasnt some prob lems gasoline shortage already out Furthermore something too people know Headquarters staff flew World Airways both ways order take advantage low airfares put up lot inconvenience doing AMA dollars watched over Executive Director Mr Worthso read grain salt see sarcasm trash another District complaints new field isbeingdeveloped again Kodak property time hope avoid noise syndrome problems further complicated having Control Line fliers group no space new field suitable fly ing requirements sufficient nationwide publicity make public aware pleasure satisfaction gained building flying model aircraft second questionnaire has mailed out time read respon ses will tallied fact time read Nats summer meeting Executive Council will history ac tions meeting will directly guided responses 158 questionnaires mailed clubs New Jersey New York will returned yours DO YOU KNOW YOUR DISTRICT OFFICERS Associate VPs named head ing column Contest Board mem bers Contest Coordinators listed Directory elsewhcre issue hope seven AVPs four Contest Board members three Contest Coordina tors FAI Team Selection Committee Members Control LineBill Bird 123 Beechwood Rd Florham Park NJ 07432 Outdoor Free Flight Bob Hatschek 316 Grosvenor St Douglastown NY 11363 IndoorC V Russo 143 Willow Way Clark NJ 07066 RC Soaring Leon Pike Rt 1 Lowman NY 14861 add above volunteer graciously takes care moving AMA booth around District request clubs Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 total 19 volunteers other VP serve within District rep resent AMA AMA Use Let know opinions way can better serve Ohiv sylvania West yqna III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District III Vice-President 1101 E Ralin Road Daytte OH 45429 Associate Vice-Presidents Joe Eiben 6192 Edenharst Lynharns OH 44124 Francis Fluharry 504 21st St ViennaWV 28101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadombrook St David PA 19087 tdwardWissr 1521 Sammir St. McKeesport PA 15131 NO DISTRICT Ill REPORT THIS MONTH Delawate e Disttict ef Columbia land h Catrlna vitgiea DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV VicePresident 607 Pallite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Associate Vice-Presidents Wayne Aberneshy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Nemport News VA 23606 Howard Crinpin 611 Beoshmood Dr Charlorrsnille VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 26210 Scottie Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19609 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Paul Yacohacci 6408 Winthrop Dr. Fayenteville NC 28301 has along hard fightfor John Worth HQ staff finally paid off now have tax exempt status back Maybe now AMA HQ can once again turn efforts business running Academy stead writing letters IRS Its tough fightthanks Headquarters month would like report change representation Radio Control Contest Board Wayne Abernethy AVP southern Maryland has assumed position will replace Fred Gregg has done fine job thank Fred dedi cation hard work Wayne RC Pattern flier very active competition flies Masters class very knowledgeable competition needs Wayne will also remain AVP southern Maryland until can find replacement him Anyone around Baltimore southern Maryland area terested Control Line Free Flight Clubs am getting very much correspondence Control Line Free Flight clubs District IV newsletters clubs except Brain Busters know must some guys out Dis trict IV cant ALL happy So lets hear let know what club doing what would like see within AMA Nats Any District IV AMAers going Nats Look up LincolnIll whole week Lets get acquainted Whats Happening District IV Plans shaping up District IV Meeting looks like date will first weekend October As soon date firm will make mailing clubs District 82 Model Aviation Prunes Georges Radio Control Club Prince Georges Radio Control Club Ches apeake Bay RC Club Charles County RC Club have put together Quickie 500 Racing Association club shares work load rotate races between three clubs Anyone wanting informa tion activity contact Kenny Green house PG RC Roanoke Valley RC Club Thanks RVRC putting newsletter mailing list RVRC has fun fly auction planned June 23rd Unfortunately article will appear after event over though am writing early June So keep mind have 60-day lead time maga zine articles hope visit RVRC near future Eastern Soaring Lines Soaring enthusiasts out have just received copy ESL news letter think very good full information aimed Soaring buff Soaring would like copy would like join write Howard Smith 1430 Kingsley Drive Warminster PA 18974 Concord Mall Show Three clubs got together put mall show can see picture very good display set up clubs involved First State RC Club 50 aircraft 30 members Delaware RC Club 45 aircraft 25 members Wilmington MAC Control Line club just proves RC UC can work gether put good show understand about 10000 people per day approx imate average viewing Thanks Scottie DC Radio Control Club DCRC recently awards night years valuable member Fred Neilson received prestigious Al Montska Award Hampton Roads RC Club Hampton Roads club has just second annual Tower Mall Static Show small growing club did tremendous job club has 33 members provided excess 60 aircraft display club two years old sure active group chance visit June 12 regular club meeting very good question answer session about AMA also about what other clubs doing District After meeting adjourned next room refreshments surprise marvelous cake AMA logo words Welcome Mr Mrs Foreman Mary cake delicious wife thank club very inter esting worthwhile evening picture shows club president Bob Howell treasurer Richard Dawson Tower Mall Show Alabama C Florida gia issippi to Rico South tarolina essee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Associate Vice-Presidents John Gorday 631 Queen Circle Jackson MS 39209 Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood 0e. Hunosoille AL 35805 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlee Sr t3iarleston Hgts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Delray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr. Nasheille TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Boo 1532 Foiardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman P0 Boo 1643 Eglin AFB FL 32542 Tom Thacker 2390C Lawrencanille Hwy. Decatur GA 30033 Jacksonville FL Rebel Rally May 26-2 7 thermal got away Free Flighters attacked RC area sending RC registration cards scattering carrying off concession stand garbage bags Now thats thermal reports Rebel Rally success though unfortunate incident unsportsmanship Combat circle witnessed 300400 spectators Such conduct totally unrep resentative thousands good sports hobby Years effort create favorable image public can ruined few minutes bad sporL read about Linda Brown July issue Model Aviation see page 72 now rest story Linda didnt get first girl win top AMA schol arship herself owes some success Brown Free Flight Team com posed parents sister Susan broth nrt Pernr Davidl cast hand won first P-30 Junior Susan second second Spe cial Rubber second Special HLG family flies together wins together earlier issue remarked Richard Jackson built 11 Super Prontos picture Richard Super Pronto No XII John Hudson editor Brandon Fly ers newsletter Brandon FL reports club held contest recently drew over 800 spectators received full page photos text Tampa Tribune DISTRICT V CLUB OF THE MONTH Capital City RC Club Jackson MS formed 1952 has grown mem bership 55 members original group still active Bob Hinkle Bill Payne Frank Ruscio clubs field provided Parks Recreation Department City Jackson Cade Sentell field maintenance supervisor working hard keep city happy clubs mainten ance Billy Collier club photographer pro vided photos picture taken Paul Miley Small Field Free Flight Contest Susan am won Junior High Point Trophy David aroundotPattsrnatthe September 1979 83 l-rIs John Uoraay barney Orndorff holding Award Excellence Oscar Tissue Al Robertson Back Ir Ed Hobson Randy Quattlebaum Raymond Driv er Herman Quattlebaum Barry Driver Jerry Dustt Andy Miner Millard Coulson Larry Welsh Robert Easley Cliff Cobb Jim Hust Phillip Smith Capital City RC Club interested mainly Sport Pattern Scale teaching beginners build fly Illinois ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 60090 Associate Vice-Presidents Dase Davis DA Enterprises Box 335 Haubstadt IN 47639 chuck Delano 7203A Twin Oaks Dr Indianapolis IN 46226 Roger Geers RR 5 Quincy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 709 Nt 44th St Kansas city MO 04116 Oman Lee 819 Mandrake Banania IL 60510 Jim Sears P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Bob Underwood 4109 concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63126 did what appears Indy RC South secretary Don Duncans right expression scans paperwork before treasurer Bob Gasiorowski presi dent Tom Dobbs center Throughout country club officers staff members involved endless papermill organiza tion administration hobby/sport unsung heros real AMA Photo AVP Chuck Delano Things August 15-16 Lexington KY MAC Pat tern Scale Meet Kearny Field August 19 Terre Haute IN RC Club Fun Fly C Banks 812 533-2375 August 26 Kansas City Northern Knights Open Fun Fly AVP Frank Hughes September 2 Holiday Fun Fly Madison County IN RC Flyers Near Frankton IN northeast Indianapolis Ron Daily RR 1 Box 197 Alexandria IN 46001 September 2 Bloomington IL SlRS Mammoth Scale Frank Whalen 15 Norbloom Ave Bloomington IL 61701 309 828-0804 September 2 Aero-Challenge CL Meet Muscular Dystrophy Bill Allen 1626 May flower Dr Dekalb IL 60115 September 3 Kansas City RC Flying Cir cus Muscular Dystrophy Jacomo Park September 8-9 Lexington KY MAC RC Soaring Meet Kearny Field SOAR newsletter confirmed Jay Gerber did film some Scale Soaring Plainfield AMA film Scale Thanks Helen Olsen contribution ensure new film will include important event Congratulations KCRC new hard-surface runway 40 400 ft almost large enough get down onI did say almost Lake County RC Club northeast Illinois sponsored excellent Mall Show Lakehurst Mall Waukegan IL June 2 & 3 Both quality quantity far exceeded expectations Very enjoyable same days beautiful Chicagoland RC Clubs Super Fun-Fly managed get couple flights place about 3rdfrom bottom Contestant turnout rather poor well-managed contest guys better get out winter will too soon As usual good intentions sum mer fouled up Things looked good visit areas summer mechanic strike put out streets two months Now schedules chaos DC-lOs grounded June brings weekend work call July August off Denver check Out DC-8 previously scheduled May So excuse tending clubs contest OH dont have buy BSIm giving away About time reading Executive Council will planning some elec tions Soon club will receive informa tion next year will receiving bal lots renewal applications Maybe too early think about future AMA leadership AMA now stands facing three tall moun tains has very little anyclimbing equip ment mountains 1 Flying Site avail ability 2 Federal Communications Commis sion 3 Federal Aviation Agency opinion AMA management has great responsibility ahead AMA leaders must individuals afraid step out take lead meet formidable challenges contemporary society AMA cannot simply rest home reminiscing yesterday and/or desiring maintain status quo Flip Wilson once said cant hit jackpot dont throw few nickels machine us need throw some nickels now nickels letter form guide directions differ say agree let know have some ideas send may letter changes maintains course presents jackpot idea Dont bashful meeting being planned Chicago area September 79 will invite members trade contest directors AAA meets Nats Event Directors certain others significant backgrounds list may dude think interested let know Invitations will mailed late August now happy landings See yall low igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 luwa Avenue Muscatine IA 52761 Associate Vice-Presidents James Clark 4444 Woodview Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Robert Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 65804 Tiw Price 11267 Sear Sterling Hgts MI 48078 William Robning 4494 Tanglewood Tn St Joseph MI 49085 Oenff Snyles 2601 5 Beaumont Am. Kansusnille WI 53139 Terry Taylor 6306 Lombardy Lane Crysnal MN 55428 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus MI 48174 have just returned SIG/IMAC contest Montezuma IA As usual very good turnout present plenty bi planes As usual DES MOINES MODELAIRES doing usual job running show Modelaires have assist ed contest year have special thank to Sig sponsoring annual event July 12 Governor ROBERT RAY Iowa proclaimed July IOWA MODEL AVIATION MONTH proclamation response request Muscatine Miniature Aircraft Association Iowa chart ered clubs invited participate util izing proclamation PR clubs events have received some correspondence con cerning flying site conflicts between clubs unfortunate things occur would suggest problems best solved mutual cooperation discussion blatant disregard others requirements An act courtesy may prevent prob lems displays good sportsmanship some groups arguing about fields interesting note some multi-in terest clubs encompass RC CL FF severe problems inter ested done contact Ames IA Sundusters 117 Manning Ave Ames IA 50010 ask Mike Anderson Western Lake Superior Flying & Hiking Soci ety 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 clubs manage mix aspects model avi ation difficulty am including some pictures WLSF & HS Notice small field background L-R Gale Trostad Ken Kluad trudge back retreiving models 84 Model Aviation Mrs Al Robertson cnet scorer ana Iviegnoule Classic trophies Hidden hiding behind trophies Mrs Cade Sentell Mrs Cliff Cobb uianay uuatiieoaum auspusys nia Lauarcur Scale Nosen J-3 Cub Thanks Indian City RC Ann Arbor Falcons Western Michigan RAF Sooland RC Modelers Des Moines Modelaires newsletters read have seen some improvement some thanks LES HARD District VII West news letter seminar publish newsletter make sure Zip Codes address phone number helpful See Lincoln Arkansas siana Mexico C Okiaboma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 1500 Anita Street Sulphur IA 70663 Associate Vice-Presidents Bazz Averill9117 La Barranea NE Alborqxserqoe NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Saiphur LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr. Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Larry Sarsor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesnille OK 74003 Another month has elapsed another column duewhat sam hill say time Well starters has real busy time activities especially getting visit different areas meet have sorely repressed must admit however getting few flights Sunday afternoonsthat sacred daugh ters made Beaumont fun flyall 45 miles away plans attend two-week school LSU Baton Rouge June thus hopefully spend some time various groups area New Orleans Unfortunately fickle finger fate pointed way such following multi-mil lion dollar fire chemical plant work job has temporarily changed help put plant back together Luckily no hurt will finish repairs about August 1 maybe latter part sum mer will permit some travel District hope mentioned last month good friend AVPs Ned Barnes hospital following heart attack doing pretty well until couple days ago mid-June new flare up trouble As writing scheduled go Houston tests probably surgery within few days AMA business According newsletters awful lot activity go ing District summer re ports have heard Dallas Trade Show indicate terrific makes sick have missed second time couple months ago mentioned assigning RC frequencies industrial users voice communications systems No dont have good news ever subject discussed Council Meeting Long Beach haste last month neglected mention subject So now understand situation stand FCC AMA has working through FCCs prescribed procedure obtain additional fre quency allocations AMAs proposal has passed first hurdle very laborious time-con suming process gestation period FCC act subject about yearwe probably three four months now similar proposal taken through proper bureaucratic red tape few years ago accomplished acquisition present 72-75 MHz frequencies Hopefully pa tience success can once again should emphasized have never granted guarantee exclusivity frequencies FCC simply reserved us convenient However AMA has through years efforts redoubled now tempted get FCC grant exclusivity based safety nothing else Following meeting Long Beach have again appealed relief high power intruders frequencies Will successful knows Complete success would utterly amazing However can hope least some relief end would encourage individually write FCC elected officials national explaining carefully what concerned about what seek Ask help Remember letter 50 signatures still letter 50 letters signature big stack mail Last month laid out feelings subject Model Aviation magazine what hope last time closing month thought would address hopefully last time subject dues increase took place yearfrom $1 7/year $25 year Now no doubt per centage-wise big increase minute lets look subject perspective last dues increase 1975 Thats right 1975 until 1979 dues did change service provided full membership including magazine Wouldnt nice everything else remained con stant price during period However wouldnt have nice salary stayed sameand Ill bet didnt have ready access figures inflation years has definitely us both costs cases wages AMA able remain solvent some years dues increase due increasing membership However 1977 inflation caught up began eating reserve funds mid1978 crisis finances upon us year AMA red several thou sands dollars Thus dues increase Now lets look increase different light What would have happened would we just followed inflationary trend dues during past several years simplicity have used 7% per year Presidents current soon increased guideline Dues 7% Annual YearActualInflation 1974$16 $1600 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 19 80* Total Dues $134 74-80 Remarks Open member mci magazine 171712Incr voted Counc action 171830No actual crease until 79 171960 172097 252244 252400 $1 3843 * Assuming no increaseand appears case table points out dues increased yearly 7% would actual ly have paid $543 through 1979 $443 through 1980 years since 1974 actually did dues So yes leap dues rather large long term rate increase actually below Presidential Guidelines 7% Now think actual national inflation rate has really below 7% per year since 1974 reality has closer 10% per year Doesnt fact able grow prosper dues inflation rate less overall average show see ing improvement efficiency grow larger really wasnt dues increase wrong putting off long caused difficulty Thought month sure wheels down before landingif prop tips keep breaking just before touchdown probab ly hint forgot think am kid ding An acquaintance has real cute homebuilt kind actually get has enthralled its perform ance once three times has forgotten lower gear props expensive Colorado as C Nebraska C Ntsh taknula h takola IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue Nt 68005 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Blod Casper WY 82601 Faa1 Kenel 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 dim OReilly 4760 N Bansin Wichita KS 67220 Jim Rickeots 516S CloodasSioun Falls SD 57103 1979 LINCOLN NATS last chance before Nats thank stepped forward help make possible have yet signed up would like help September 1979 85 uave I-eonma secretary-treasurer WLSF & HS readies Peanut Cougar flight waiting no wind April 22 FF meet still time See nearest district officer help will appreciated AMA NATS LINCOLN 10 Executive Council recently appointed By-Laws Revision Committee review report revision recommendations Coun cil Once Council has reviewed recom mendations will presented AMAs Leader members vote Leader member vote way by-laws can re vised am honored selected Council member important committee Hopefully within District aware opinions sug gestions constructive ideas welcome Now suggestions can have important impact Whether reside within outside District IX please take advantage added opportunity ex press wishes committee makes its first report Council during Nats week work will continue NOMINATING COMMITTEE year since District IX oddnumbered district AMA members within District have opportunity nominate Leader member Contest Director resident District office District IX Vice-President Nominations should forwarded AMA HQ will circu late nominations members Nom inating Committee event list nominees given district lengthy seldom happens Committee must narrow down two candidates two names will placed ballot Open AMA member receives bal lot dues renewal form may mark ballot VOTE send renew membership time. already have right vote chance VOTEl matters much vote informed enough care enough vote typical amount voting usually 17% 25% AMA membership Make leaders responsible larger per centage membership Odd-numbered district vice-president positions office secretary/treasurer will years ballot District IX leader years Natslets leader voting percentage DISTRICT OFFICERS FOR 1980 District IX Vice-President will need nominations 1980 district officers Included area positions Contest Boards Coordinators Associate Vice-Pres idents positions appointed dis trict vice-president one-year terms nominations suggestions volunteers can forwarded another chance voice opinions District ing managed YEAR OF THE FLYING SITE District IX will probably always remembered Year Nats following also happened 1979 flying sites charter clubs no longer have pay $500 fee insure site owners benefit now free AMA has released new publication en titled Getting Keeping Flying Sites Contact HQ further information two new films specifically designed clubs use getting keeping flying sites have budgeted films will aimed city county governments park boards etc full-time employee position HQ helping clubs get flying sites being created Add fact insurance liability went $250 deductible $50 deductible can see some will call Year Flying Site IRS/AMA UPDATE regard IRS revocation AMAs tax exempt status AMA has successful ly defended itself case showing what Simple Govern ment never simple letter regional commissioner Internal Revenue Service AMA explains AMA able retain its exempt status too feel AMA what merits status investigation itemized things just ifies exempt status guess what No 1 list Disseminating information members via its publication Model Aviation through distribution topical films has produced Model Aviation Nuff said DISTRICT MEETING district meeting scheduled October 27 1979 Kansas City KS details available later See Nats TI4INKIN LINCOLNI Arrzcnu otna x da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redondo Beach tA 90278 Associate Vice-Presdemts Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Sham Fresno CA 93711 Lonnie Kroeber 4295 Boulder Hwy Las Vegas NV 89121 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rt B Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Soowder Ave Long Beach CA 908GB Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter Dr Salt Lake City uTB4l17 Summer flying full swing throughout US Reports out back say Sport fliers out force weekend recently concluded US Free Flight Championships saw number contestants down year partly could attribut ed difficulty obtaining gasoline people did show up flew events total entry also down last year lot CD John Ferrer said meet went off smoothly enough first year running annual show Some good news give once AMA won legal skirmish IRS Most aware IRS ruled couple years ago against AMA remaining tax ex empt ruling appealed upheld first level appeal Appeal higher level brought reversal ruling AMA once again bonafide tax exempt organiza tion Quite bit money spent legal fees HQ involvement sigh relief turn other matters mentioned last months column going hold election later year District X Contest Board members chance think can better job Volunteer job get nomination volunteer position Ill select person run against incumbent based resume Ive already got several nominations volunteers Control Line Board have month left after column appears print act Vot ing will individuals petitions Sig natures AMA numbers will required signature fancy cant read print name under sos Ill know AMA master file doesnt have filing AMA number goes al phabetical order instructions will re printed time vote arrives Votes will mailed postmark deadline will announced Last month reported AMA giv ing some financial help Russ Barrera s model museum mentioned Russ grave condition cancer sad task report month Russ died early May Modeling has lost another giant will sorely missed negotiations Lake Charles re gard AMA purchasing piece prop erty up air telegram mayor Lake Charles says would welcome us visit AMA president Earl Witt uncovered some problems Lack util ities whos pay same fact property donated Lake Charles US Department Interior some strings attached its use Would strings prevent use property AMA Only time will tell Stay tuned further developments Nevada AVP Lonnie Kroeber reports Las Vegas trying get 1984 Worlds Fair catch want put fair Radio fliers now fly course 1984 quite ways off possibility hangs over heads month has busy Ive visited three clubs have three tap later month first club vis ited also largest As matter fact could largest club AMA Im speaking Orange Coast Radio Control Club club has 500 members think night attended meeting presided over president Bill Hart VP Don Johnson bumped Harry Apoian meeting reason mention seem run Harry go sure gets around Sometime back nominated club Award Excellence given Council presented award Bill Hart clubs president accepted behalf entire 500 membership award given OCRCC because sponsor ing benefits Cancer Society years Also club has very active December Toys Tots pro gram charitable activity qualifies award Im proud say Im now honorary member club Bill bestowed honor after pre sented him Award Excellence showed huge gathering AMA film Mar velous Miniatures well-received 86 Model Aviation eagerly awaiting release Scale film fall Control Line Contest Board member Pete Brandt has given some information would like passed mild controversy going right now Control Line circles over use single-blade propellers movement has started ban except FAI events Pete against banning use based inputs hes received fliers Pete has asked print some comments hes received matter Hes hope will stimulate enough interest prompt write Contest Board member know column read others lust District X members Some comments 1 Rather ban single-bladed pro peller develop rigid set approved rules follow constructing both single- double-bladed propellers would include minimum hub thickness minimum hub dia meter types material used con struction methods 2 What believe needed concerning single-blade props set design guidelines putting together props counter weight assembly 3 question planes coming apart matter building good plane will resist wear tear vibrations found flying Speed single-blade prop less likely come apart counter-balance made cor rectly have blade select wood other material 4 rule restricting single-blade pro pellers cavalier method trying ramrodded through no concrete evidence problem single-bladed props Speed lanes some constructive thoughts sure comment Control Line Contest Board member invited town Sierra Madre attend meeting Sierra Madre Radio Control Modelers invite ex tended clubs newsletter editor Earle Levine club presided over president Art Major multi-interest club terests cover Helicopter Soaring Pattern Pylon Racing club has flying site land fill rock quarry days num bered property sale owner wont let put permanent pav ing down runways got around unique way members surplus conveyor belt four feet wide 100 feet long weighs 1000 pounds stake down using runway Very clever enjoyed film Marvelous Miniatures showed presently perusing new book available AMA Get Keep Flying Sites book full tips others overcome problems perhaps similar yours Last least month Ive out town Chino visit friend ly club call themselves American Model Airport Association president club Dick Deiner VP Ed Woodsen club also about lose flying site construction approaching ever closer also reading AMA book finding keeping site Send $2 copy club process incorporating itself plan finding another site really expanding starting ambitious project entire club pitching building Stafford B-24 kit will use training project club members familiar projects complexity also showed Marvelous Miniature club already seen once liked well opted see again meantime want remind AMA display have also want mention have copy Mar velous Miniatures possession excellent film show scout groups civic group want interest model aviation Contact Ill see what can set up THERMALS Alaska o ana on oqton XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 AodM Vic-P,dsets Al tlaer 1607 S non EIn Pncaello ID 83201 Sonon Dresn No 1 Boo 48 8oadniew MT 59015 Ed McColloaqh 53 SE Et Portland OR 97215 Olndo 26808 Done co. Kent WA 98031 COnack Thompson N 3813 Nornndse Seokan WA 99205 Don Zpoy 21418 NE Main St. Rednond WA 98052 new newsletter CL fra ternity new publication dedicated ex clusively Northwest CL model aviation Subscriptions cost $5 12 issues Fly ing Lines produced Mike Hazel John Thompson Send $ Flying Lines 1411 Bryant Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 newsletter intends improve communication among Northwest modelers will include columns written top modelers have seen first issue little help luck will become top publication Good luck guys articles first Flying Lines illustrative quality editorial material Because timeliness inter est across modeling lines have included benefit Fuel Crisis Threatens Model Aviation though subject has glossed over modeling press given bottomof-the-page play newsletters model ers facing critical fuel supply problem Based modeling press scannings talk hobby shop operators correspondence AMA general scuttlebutt what FL has learned about fuel crisis supplier nitromethane hobby industry users including modelers car racers motorcycles like supplier reasons date unpublished has reduced supply 10% what pre viously provided model aviation fuel makers cost what available has gone up 60% according source manufacturer reported has cut six barrels nitro month previous two barrels day wish answer nitro methane AMA President Earl Witt wrote Flying Lines editor John Thompson recently Some manufacturers manufactur ing higher nitro content fuels order stretch supply Bringing matter close home hobby shop Astoria OR told members CLAMS club previously ordered case Fox Missile Mist arrived carrying price ofbetter sit down thls$2495 gallon price confirmed other hob dealers say either cant get stuff will have charge prohibitive prices comment What does mean us CL competition Chances competi tion will go However some fliers going forced use low-nitro fuels can afford commercial fuels can get nitro home brew will suddenly have arti ficial advantage may time follow lead RC Pylon Racing brothers limit nitro percentage allowed perhaps req uiring competitors use fuel supplied contest managementbefore fuel content provides lopsided competition addition should writing fuel suppliers AMA anybody else might have influence asking seek develop alternatives will alleviate cur rent crisis Thank Flying Lines fuel crisis cutting compe tition scene large number events District reporting decreased attendance have guts venture forth finding gas places away big cities fill up get destina tion hope clubs hurt financially nor discouraged putting events due fuel shortage real imagined perpetrated hoax Dr Barber real medical Van couver BC recently made comment what consider quotable quote Doc enthused about quality interna tional flavor flying recent Hawks Spring Opener FF contest asked anywhere country best two nations got together fly FF except Harts Lake Prairie Bong rson IN. or. May issue K Factor edited Betty Suzi Stream Volume 6 No 4 very unique article mini-guide Con test Directors intended help CDs smooth out eliminate rough spots have experienced Pattern fliers intended Pattern contests format compact design lend themselves adap tation other forms competition other club events Back issues may available dont know club having trouble putting events new game just plain interested look up near est member National Society Radio Controlled Aerobatics Since cant remember announce ment has previously made will re peated Jim Zehrungof Portland Aerolin ers has resigned after several years service District representative Navy Car rier Advisory Committee Jim has hard worker has commended fel low committee members Bill Skelton Warrenton OR has selected Jims replacement commit tee Bill active Carrier circles has some ideas entry level Carrier events May can try Northwest Bill Northwest Sport Race has proved very popu lar excellent bridge Contact Bill PO Box 105 Warrenton OR 97146 call 503 861-1033 September 1979 87 I0I FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sn New York NY 10005 OFFICIAL RESULTS ANA January/February/Harch 1979 KEN HIGH Indoor Postal Contest Ages up through 18 unlimited number flights scores adjusted 35 feet Two Best Flights AMA HAND 1 Graham Davitt 2 H Koachutnik 3 Mike Van Gorder 4 Tom Croft 5 Jon Harlan 6 Cathy Mullins 7 David Nault 8 Curt Zink 9 Mike Clem 10 Cohn Di Main 11 Brad Fulmer 12 Bryan Fulmer 13 Jim Katz 14 Eric Newman 15 Traci Harkema 16 Kim Mueller 17 Matt Arntz 18 Kim Poplatein 19 Jim Pugate 20 Allen Kradlak 21 Bob May 22 Beth Ireland 23 Micky Beni 24 Dave Fathauer 25 Carl Linstrum 26 Jim Mollison 27 Greg Benepe 28 Tim Sarbry 29 Ichiro Sugioka 30 Shelby Farmer 31 Paul Lidberg 32 Jeff Everson 33 Steve Spence 34 Men McLarty 35 Bill New 36 Jerry Lang 37 Paul Lang 38 John Brookins 39 Heather Arsk 40 Cliff Shaw 41 Mathew Gagliano 42 Victoria Gagliano 13 Charles Gagliano STICK MIDPIS Times Seconds Ceil ing Height czz5d AMA Fudge Factor Score Design Best Single Plight 1 Leeds ENGLAND Anderson Indiana Cincinnati Ohio Manchester Indiana Wayland Mass Anderson Indiana Lynn Massachusetts Woodburn Indiana Dallas Texas Los Angeles Calif Anderson Indiana Anderson Indiana Berea Ohio Beres Ohio Beres Ohio Beres Ohio Berem Ohio Beres Ohio Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berem Ohio Jscksonvil le Florida Berem Ohio Fort Worth Texas Berea Ohio Flushing New York Berea Ohio Tempe Arizona Coral Gables Florida Mansfield Texas Arlington Texas Floral Park New York Springfield Mass Springfield Mass Miami Florida Miami Florida Miami Florida Floral Psrk New York Floral Park New York Floral Park New York 1039 924 4 8670 8486 7 33 7500 725 6142 537 508 6024 4450 312 309 300 259 2SS 2 54 248 240 2 30 219 217 356 215 206 210 4 2 00 1 30 201 1 05 44 1 34 7 26 24 42 35 29 122 091 03 1 947 a a a 511 a 307 308 252 245 245 243 245 231 2 34 222 152 210 323 210 2 00 149 a 1265 a a 06 3 639 5644 S 360 5286 453 4700 445 3742 337 308 3624 28S0 192 189 180 179 175 174 168 160 iSS 150 139 137 236 135 126 130 270 120 90 121 65 44 947 26 24 42 3S 29 122 91 31 40 43 43 43 35 43 50 6 43 35 30 43 43 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 70 2 3 21 4 23 105 23 30 70 21 4 21 4 105 20 20 70 70 70 105 105 105 935 902 902 902 1000 902 831 902 000 1 080 902 902 1234 1 1234 1234 1 234 1 234 1 1234 234 1234 1234 1234 707 234 1281 1 234 577 1234 1 080 707 1281 1281 577 1323 1323 707 707 707 577 577 S77 5975 509 1 4835 4768 453 4239 3707 3375 337 3326 3269 2571 2369 2332 2221 2209 2160 2147 2073 1974 1913 1851 1715 169 1 1669 1666 1614 1604 1558 1481 972 85 5 833 564 54 6 344 318 29 7 205 79 53 18 Easy B Easy B Easy B Easy B Linstrum Metric Penny Easy B No-Non-Cents Penny Pennyp lane original EZB Hagen EZB Easy B Pennyplane Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-a Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Novice Pennyplane Micro-X Easy B No-Non-Cents Penny Micro-X Easy B Easy B Micro-X Easy B Noonan Novice Penny Peck 800 Compo EZE Twiggy SRPSM Double Peck 800 Peck ROG Peck 800 Delta Dart Delta Dart Delta Dart AMA Cub AMA Cub Bellanca ANA HAND LAUNCHED GLIDERS Best Two Flights 1 Tom Croft 2 David Nault 3 Bryan Fulmer 4 Cohn DiHaio 5 Curt link 6 Hike Clam 7 Hike Van Gorder 8 Graham Davitt 9 Dave Fathauer 10 Brad Fulmer 11 Chris Lane 12 Kim Poplstein 13 Chris Spence 14 Jon Nyberg 15 Jim Fugate 16 Bob Nay 17 Dave Niller 18 David Tornkins 19 Craig Jackson Al Steve Dunn 21 Tim Sarbry 22 Hike Goolewski 21 Eric Sireika 24 Allen Kradlak 25 Halt Arntz 26 Hen NcLarty 27 Greg Berepe Nanchester Indiana Lynn Hassachuselts Anderson Indiana Los Angeles Calif Woodburn Indiana Dallas Texas Cincinnati Ohio Leeds ENGLAND Berea Ohio Anderson Indiana Arlington Texas Berea Ohio Nansfield Texas Reno Nevada Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Arlington Texas Reno Nevada Reno Nevada Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Reno Nevada Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Arlington Texas Fort Worth Texas 370 34 3 388 306 342 292 306 219 230 294 197 19 0 156 159 143 13 3 124 118 125 125 114 122 120 111 104 85 115 390 335 358 300 162 279 322 207 220 300 193 180 145 138 128 115 120 115 125 122 112 101 114 101 86 85 x 750 678 746 606 704 571 628 426 450 594 390 370 301 297 271 248 244 233 250 247 226 223 234 212 190 17 0 115 43 35 43 30 43 35 43 20 23 43 214 23 214 26 23 23 23 21 4 26 26 23 23 28 23 23 21 4 902 1000 902 1080 902 1000 902 1323 1234 902 1281 1234 1281 1160 1234 1234 1234 1281 1150 1160 1234 1234 1160 1234 1234 1281 1281 68 5 678 67 3 655 635 571 566 564 555 536 500 457 386 34 5 334 306 301 298 290 287 279 275 271 252 234 218 147 Sweepette 16 mod Sweepette 15 Sweepette 16 Coot original Coot original modified Coot Coot Coot Coot original Strato Strato Coot Coot original Coot Coot original original 88 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/09
Page Numbers: 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88
L r L AMA FINANCIAL REPORT 1978 disastrous year finan cially AMAs history organization ac tually went over $50000 red also depleted over $100000 reserves con trast 1979 going well sizeable surplus expected result year end natural question therefore come contrast results very simple serious situation AMA went year too long dues increase time1978 inflation running wild 1977 decision delay dues increase seemed safe enough AMA over $200000 sur plus funds end 1976 general feeling some money should used before asking members pay dues anticipated time fact almost half surplus would used up end 1977 rest wouldnt enough avoid going red end 1978 hindsight its easy see now moderates dues increase 78 could have avoided major 79 surplus $200000 sounded like lot money about 20% total budget time inflation alone increasing costs about 10% Add major increase insurance costs 78 plus large deficits operations 77 78 Nationals 77 RC World Championshipsthe stage set kissing surplus goodbye Fortunately thats behind us now Al though 1979 dues increase painful continues source controversy fact has successful 1979 membership running over 90% what 78 higher dues rate AMAs budget year assured modest surplus should result see May 79 issue Model v/at/on page 69 few bright spots 78 fi nancial picture example spent $12000 less HQ salaries budget ed Also magazine produced surplus almost $10000 few hundred dollars budgeted helped re duce overall AMA deficit 78 membership processing costs about $7000 under budget low spots 78 wasa $30000 increase insurance costs over what bud geted though budget allowed $85000 cost 77 As statement shows membership insur ance cost 78 over $185000 cost 77 about $70000$115000 less Overall AMA deficit $180000 1978 reduced $56000 wip ing out surplus previous years long ago would have disaster However can now regarded glitch resulting delayed action concerning effects inflation end result book keeping situation shows 1978 books ended huge loss about $850000 bank balance sheet Current Assets start 1979due overlap processing membership renew als new year before end old year Thus AMA never danger ing able pay bills last years operations case getting income picture ad justed catch up loss situation Con fin ued next page ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS BALANCE SHEET December 31 1978 Assets Current Assets Cash Checking Accounts* 407599 Petty Cash15000 Cash Savings Accounts including earned interest unts Receivable Owed Us Misc Accounts Receivable AdvancesEmployees Nats Sponsor Pledgesi 977-78 MA Advertising Receivables __________ Deferred Charges MA Future Issue Costs $ Prepaid Insurance & Other Exp ResaleSupplies Inventory ting & Duplicating Supplies Membership Supplies & Expenses Nats Souvenir Inventory Rulebooks Kit Plan Book II Fixed Assets Furniture & Equipment Less Depreciation Total Assets iZ.ii332 $ 85133931 $ 671267 550098 90000 1239400 322 2334137 1757387 21 2037 4295665 1 98000 392950 2550765 10775298 - 94729 374$442Th55 $1 029 37849 Liabilities & Net Worth Current Liabilities Accounts Payable$1 3506954 Employees Escrow400. Deferred Income Membership Dues 197987945203 Club Charters FAI Stamps & Other j7%50 Funds Scale Team$ Control Line Indoor Team Program FF Team Program RC Team ProgramSoaring RC Team ProgramAerobatics olarship Fund Howard McEntee Fund AMA Property Fund Eight-Ball Fund AMA-FAI Fund Surplus_________ Surplus Balance 1 -1-78 adjusted Net Loss 12 Months Total Net Worth Deficit Total Liabilities & Net Worth 67119 118600 117143 1646351 225482 404933 280415 109700 771642 23000 1251266 $ 13916554 - $ 89819153 5015651 - $11488584 [v32][b-1-10-1-10]]$ 5813509 [v32][b-1-10-1-10]]$1 02937849 * $40000000 subsequently invested CDs Savings Accounts September 1979 75 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS EXPENSE STATEMENT year ending December 31 1978 Expense Salaries$40715451 Annuity1433014 Payroll Taxesj3 Totai related salaries Rent approx 5000 sq ft Telephones Postage & Freight exclusive membership processing Membership processing & Postage Membership Insurance Rulebooks Public RelationsDirect Costs Scholarship ProgramNet Awards Film ProjectsProduction Travel Eq uip Rental Film LibraryHQ Service Officer Service VP Budget Council Mtgs etc Magazine Officers CDs etc $1070439 deducted Income Staff TravelNats Council Trade Shows Mtgs Office Supplies Stationery Office Equipment maint Printing Professional Fees Legal Audit Consultant Insurance General Depreciation Bad Debts Personal Property Taxes FAI Teams Programs Meetings NAA Div Fee 1978 NatsNet Expense Totals Exclusive MA Mag Dir Costs Model Aviation Magazine Direct Costs Unrelated Business Taxes Total Expense Total $ 44721908 2733206 1177080 3408173 5455368 18584162 1190593 2665555 87000 164596 2339991 231651 3185539 1249843 2205442 312526 666834 1053013 994119 962880 43200 231919 2973800 2933174 Model GeneralMembershipAviation AdministrServicesMagazine $ 9159808 328806 588480 922367 $11627700 1366600 176600 1690300 $11859500 355200 direct costs* 382306 FAI & Contests Nats $ 6708300 400000 176600 158400 5455368 18584162 1190593 Public Relations $5366600 282600 235400 254800 2665555 87000 164596 2339991 231651 3185539 624921 839702 78226 200134 1053013 994119 962880 43200 231919 661600 93800 266700 624922 263140220500 7810031200 80000 $100942974 $22036352 $41113423 $1 2938246 $ 33258703 287726 $134489403 $22036352 $41113423 $33258703 $46484675 2973800 2933174 $15678298 220500 31200 120000 $9176655 $15678298 $9176655 FINANCIAL REPORT Cont pg 75 being done very well during 1979 end year books should show surplus will applied reduce remaining deficit last year Meanwhile has major reduc tion concerning insurance costs 1979 could result expense budget reduction about $50000 other hand amount saved depends upon much AMA has absorb costs claims up $1000 per accident Until known end 1979 savings insurance costs currently considered being held es crow reserve against claims very like ly however will insurance surplus will add overall surplus completely wipeout 1978 deficit remains seen present 79 budget doing well expense bud get has gotten out hand con tinued good results rest 1979 AMA should black start 1980 PROFILE OF UFE MEMBER DR JIM EDWARDS L-24 Jim McNeill AMA Historian Internationally recognized Radio Control Pattern flying nationally heralded team manager judging contributions known everywhere gentleman gra cious sportsman seldom has Academy Model Aeronautics bestowed Life Member ship flier spectacular flying career upon Dr jim Edwards New Al bany Mississippi walked out flight line last summer Lake Charles Nats asked chief RC Pattern judges could pose picture fora second two Sure came instant reply So under wicked August afternoon sun big 8-lb Pattern ships whining snapped shot Doc Edwards did Jim acquire unparalleled ex pertise entourage admiring friends around world started young thing age 6 pasting together Paul Gillow Joe Ott Sc solid balsa kits little solid models dear hearts lived 30s World War II found him 76 Model Aviation SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT witn rnantom r-ju ignition engine ooitea Henry Struck New Ruler Navy radio gunner war thing likes Continued page 79 PRESIDENTS REPORT President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS EARL E WITT 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 SENIOR CITIZEN MEMBERSHIP some confusion about senior citizens membership last months Presidents Report Execu tive Council time motion Council Meeting discussing NEXT years dues wherein committee make recommendation council January 1980 actual motion stated voted upon passed record ed tape temporary nature thing [the senior citizen membership fee reduction] should put expedient until commit tee reports subsequently interpreted motion mean decrease dues would start immediately However Executive Director took exception statement basing position AMA Headquarters transcript incorrectly reported motion sub ject committee recommendation position AMA Headquarters staff could handle change middle yearso its back Council facts could work modelers advantage massive cuts government support parks rec reation taxpayers voting down tax increases park bond issues Park Recreation Directors screaming volunteer help US Jaycees have just initiated national athletic program wherein donate supplies work time Parks Recreation facilities tunately backed General Foods Premier Athletic Products benefits offer recreational fa cilities minimal cost volunteer manpower low equipment needs pro motional materials guidelines Volunteers California set up foundation help state park sys tem raised $15 million made 13000 acres land available de partment organize own volunteer program park recreation facili tiesincluding airstrips model air planes Ammunition such endeavors article Seymour Gold* PhD Associate Professor Environmen tal Planning University Cali fornia Gold believes demand recreational land will increase 1000 percent future says unavailability land would imply such future steps use rationing man datory education/licensing some ac tivities multiple-use zoning time space 24-hour use facilities exten sive user fees public competition private enterprise available rec reation resources feel cant convince recre ation facility directors model airFLYING SITES little chance receiving government assistance flying sites Park Recreation facilities Car ter Administrations proposed budget cut some $25 billion seems aimed directly Park Recreation May 24th Congress set ceiling $150 million 1980 Urban Park Recreation Recovery Program Eighty-five percent budget goes local recovery projects 368 localities depressed enough el igible subsequent reports Ive gotten number eligible cities dwindling due red tape month June Congress hold ing hearings figure out cut ___________________________________ government red tape industry costs* Found California ParksandRec agency inefficiency Parks andreation reprinted national RecreationParks Recreation May 1979 planes will provide proper recreation use Dr Golds opinions 1 Most ideas current use about recreation open space preser vation cities premised thinking 1930s 2 Most recreation plans ac knowledge accommodate significant changes trends leisure lifestyles legislation technology values 3 objectives public park recreation systems better ac commodate needs supplier user 4 project past present may realistic light cur rent trends toward aging society growth management decreasing real come energy shortage Let know what think what doing MDA PROGRAM Now modeling programs go ing around country Jerry Kids want remind com petitors man event de serve attention man Bill Allen DeKalb IL event Aero-Chal lenge Muscular Dystrophy Bill has organized past five years Last year working over 300 hours prepare MDA program brought 137 contestants 12 states Canada England event brought nations $129775 Jerry Lewis fund drive wish con tact Bill address telephone num ber follows William J Allen 1626 Mayflower Drive Dekalb IL 60115 814-756-51 17 MORE ON AMA HQ STAFF comments subject precipi tated lengthy dissertation Exec utive Director last months Model Aviation under title Apples Oranges As elected chief executive September1979 77 / SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeilI AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 am interrupting conclusion special interest group MIAMA FLYERS present impor tant report Academy Headquar ters Washington DC As secretary/ treasurer AMA vow bring least three times year up date home office conducting business month would like tell about accounting money-hand ling system way address listed above have questions about AMAs money business dues money handled write will answer will going back Washington periodically can answer reasonable question might pose observation AMAs method doing business efficient well-managed Everyone Washing ton office bonded employ ees dedicated hard-working thought mind report di rectly column traced dollars through path minute enter building until way bank both checks cash will take minute read can relay information Its money have right know 99% money received deposit ed very same day bank mail dues money Joan Shipley opens mail removes check places basket Carol Mer feld receives basket feeds check information Burroughs AE300 computer AMA owns computer information automatically record/ Academy Model Aeronautics believe responsibility membership report organiza tion see will rubber-stamp endorse action official em ployee agree Differences opinion normal healthy progressive organization Maintaining status quo will often lead deca dence decay am firm believer no organization well-organized operated cannot improved upon report subject July issue result Executive Di rectors statement fact Headquarters workers could probably make money elsewhere such working government com ments questions directed reference article Therefore wrote context comparing HQ staff Civil Service pointed out opinion due abnor mal escalation rate HQ staff salaries very doubtful staff could make elsewhere especially government So now airing differences another tack Apples Oranges difference between AMA Government Apples Oranges difference predominant current comparison Director other associations As subscribing member American Society Association Execu tives having firsthand knowledge publications AMA Executive Director quoting can draw complete ly different conclusion statistics some 35 pages salary pay sur vey reports 1977 salary figures Chief Executive Officer referred AMA Executive Director WSAE pertains Washing ton DC its metropolitan area branch American Society Association Executives ASAE average salary quoted $59608 gathered 24 associations similar staff size cluded 58% trade associations trade associations average salary alone $72814 considerably inflates average associations rep resentative WSAE stated Trade associations likely pay top executive indi vidual membership associationsstatis tics prove As average salary cannot con clude figures way relative organization applicable national averages applied figures would deflated further average salaries ex ecutive heads Washington DC 38% higher place such Co lumb us same type counter analysis can applied latest $45000 median salary association executives reported ASAE based budget classifications median salary organization budget range top 64% 161% higher AMA budget depending whethef $564348 allocated magazine included budget whole difference opinion particular $36580 salary however aca demic question Headqaurters staff salariesit within control AMA HQ management estab lished AMA Executive Council impression upper eche lon Headquarters employees overpaid lower grades underpaid something alluded Dr Alan C Filley in dependent analysis HQ 1977 Sub sequent changes Executive Direc tor seem to have worsened status rather improve Executive Director picked sen sitive point used statement As Civil Service Supervisor long standing would have difficulty finding government positions directly comparable upper levels AMA employment pointing out difference between government work AMA level government pay feel managers have great er diversity responsibility AMA staff employees rather less reason difficulty finding direct ly comparable positions because could think similar jobs government employees put six-hour workday office practiced AMA re maining 25% workday being un accounted basis making up doing work home enroute 78 Model Aviation ed big work sheet work sheet contains enough information process membership card computer also totals up money day pre pare deposit slip work sheets transcribed journal totalled balanced month month after bank reconciliation totals posted general ledger Ledgers balanced monthly statements issued quarterly Cash goes through same process Carol puts cash info com puter via deposit slip hustled off bank 1st Union Bank American Security Bank Trust used receive deposits may boring reading some interesting years past asked myself same question may have asked yourself time two stealing going AMA HQ could ever answer emphatically NO None what soever joint CLEANtop bot tom As secretary/treasurer no pays salary am elected membership am modeler like No has brainwashed either drove Birmingham Washington carand back again May speak openly frankly Last year US Internal Revenue Service descended upon home office audited books Z idea being change tax status Eventually move reclassify us tax-wise failed OK what anything wrong going IRS would have located good friend Federal Judge Jim Davis ac tive District Judge pointed out has permitted mention two important points concerning IRS audit AMA last year 1 Any stealing financial irregu larities turned up audit would have serious consequences future tax status 2 Any unreasonable travel other wise expenditures officials would have serious reflection What am telling received clean financial bill health Internal Revenue people aware addi tion AMA books audited annually independent auditing firm Washington DC Raymond H McGivern Company comes once year checks books own pay service want meet some beau tiful ladies handle money snap Chief Comptrol ler Gisele Jackson took picture last year lady has Bachelor Masters Degrees Accounting Ben Franklin University Washington DC born Latvia now part Russia left old country 11 years old Russians swept through Latvia Lithuania Es tonia WW II bounced around through Poland Denmark Germany eventual way America mother died along hard way Germany Gisele studied medicine two years displaced persons camp Needless say likes US best lady first class ac countant feel lucky have First worked NAA 1957 Weve last 20 years since membership mere 14000 year s-iere uiane nawley Diane has professional training accounting too oldest six children lit tle brothers sisters Paul Brian Mary Alice Patricia Maureen Diane makes deposits balances books writes checks etc Another accounting assistant pic tured above Mary Ann Curtin Mary Ann joined AMA part-time basis third year college student major ing Accounting has now become full-time employee assists phases detailed work Dont forget have ques tions about dues moneywrite will answer See next month. JIM EDWARDSCant pg 76 best remember Ohlsson 23 purchased mustering out pay Doc worked way through Mississippi College lifeguard being rewarded small room under pooi itself live taught school principal Tupelo MS subsequently attended University Tennessee Dental School Memphis first exposure RC Pattern flying came Pattern flying legendary today Doc won Masters 1969 Indianapolis came 2nd 1970 Nats immortal Jim Kirkland Soon good sound judgment competitors took hold dominated time big contests 1971 Doc Team Manager RC Team Doylestown PA chief judge Las Vegas NV chief Pattern judge 76 Bicentennial Dayton Nats Also 1976 chief judge South Africa World Championships way being paid South African Association Radio Flyers 1977 US judge World Championships Continued page 81 MODEL AVIATION MAGAZINE INCOME AND EXPENSE STATEMENT year ending December 31 1978 Income Membership Subscriptions dues allocation Advertising Incomenet$ 7102397 Hobby Shop2728146 Other Subscriptions272835 Plans Incomenet SubtotalIncome other allocated Allocation Free Distributions officers CDs etc Total Income Expenses Editorial Expenses Monthly Columnists Drafting Articles Plans Pictures____________ Production Costs Composition Typesetting etc Art & Photo Color Separation Printing Misc Supplies___________ Reprints printing Circulation Expenses Postage magazine reprints_____________ $35455800 $ 10699894 1Q7j39 70333 $47226133 $ 1313800 639200 3030333 83333 2047605 380859 489270 19607592 38738 563164 1368906 3276239 Labels & sort mag & reprint Administrative Costs Telephone Insurance Promotion Miscellaneous Travel____________ Total Direct Costs Allocated Expenses % gen AMA exp Salaries & Taxes$11859500 Rent355200 Miscellaneous Office341 240 Postage.182306 Subtotal Allocated Expenses Total Expenses Net Income Unrelated Business Taxes Federal & State PICKING ON HITS obvious differences opinions among AMA Executive Council members subjectsAMA News has prolific such disagreements since first year good aspect shows dont have rubberstamp Council merely Okays recommendations President Executive Director other hand bickering public hardly constructive opinions important working out consensus final analysis offi cial Council decisions determine AMA policies Hopefully current arguing will settle down Presidents column month theres AMA salaries subject being left Executive Council rather argue further other note some HQ people disagree strongly contrast should noted what Secretary Treasurer says column monthhe visited HQ recently wrote about 2252032 389491 2641523 6347 214244 50000 72364 72038 3258703 $46196949 1029184 287726 $ 58 WHY WASHINGTON recent issue magazine indicated due Cost factors MA headquarters should moved less expensive location Mean its fact hundreds national sociations consider vital DC folio wing letter MA member gives latter side story deep concern RC modeler member AMA have fol lowing recent discussion concerning possible relocation AMA Headquarters wish offer comments mem berships consideration light own experience almost 20 years representing International Telephone Telegraph Corp oration Washington future model aviation un fortunate degree rests federal regulatory agenciesthe Federal Communications Com mission RC frequencies Federal Avia tion Administration its potential inpose severely limiting jurisdiction over model aircraft despite success AMAs voluntary safety code Environmental Protection Agency may expand its jurisdiction area noise control Also actions other federal agencies quasifederal agencies such US Postal Ser vice connection mailing Model vi ation IRS regarding tax factors affect ing cost ofoperating organization exceeding importance AMA its membership future growth possibly actual existence hobby may hinge future decision federal regulator example ongoing attempt AMA secure additional frequencies FCC RC use interests member ship best protected point view its Headquarters location check Washington DC classi fied telephone directory yellow pages reveals seven pages listings trade professional hobby associations Washington ad dress According calculations approximately 1600 organizations shown telephone directory ranging As sociation American Railroads Zero Pop ulation Growth Inc no accident 1600-some associations have fices Washington DC Bismarck North Dakota organizations recog nize necessity easy access Con gress myriad administrative agencies increasingly influence memberships activities same reasons more organizations relocating head quarters other cities Nations Capital addition 1600-odd associations maintain Washington offices virtually major US company has Washington liaison office interface govern mental agencies associations corp orations assure would maintain offices Washington unless proven value vantage point Washingtonand have several times consulted Associations Executive Di rector General Counsel respect particular approaches FCC Congress believe AMAs Washington headquarters location has proven incalculable value permitting close liaison concerned governmental agencies thereby averting ex cessive governmental regulation over sport important perhapsand frequently deal FCC matters myselfthe continuing close contact exercised AMA headquarters personnel FCCs constantly changing Commissioners staff has assisted ob tainingand retainingvaluable spectrum use privileges summary AMA expected repre sent its members interest maximum extent its headquarters should remain Washington Since responsibilityto pro tect promote model aviationdepends large dgree upon AMAs relationship federal government agencies matter prudent management AMA staff convenient offices involved Fur thermore location necessitates higher cost headquarters operation might otherwise possible additional expense should regarded vital contribution being better able serve needs members Hundreds other national associ ations have found necessary located DC area having moved considerable expense AMA re 80 Model Aviation verse move out area would con trary what other national associations have found overriding requirement Washington presence Very truly yours John F Ryan AMA No 94615 JIM EDWARDS Cont pg 79 saw him last year busy judging hot sun help others enjoy wonderful sport next time see him will probably doing same thinghelping others making possible newcomers compete successfully fairly enjoy ex pert judging Doc Edwards lives quietly beauti ful wife Jackie Mississippi practicing den tistry Radio Control flying Jackie goes contests him sometimes helps tabu late tables new modelers have helped managing judging $1000 contribution made Academy become Life Member thanks us Doc Edwards Would like bea Life Member will assigned two-digit AMA Life Mem bership number L front number will NEVER reassigned anyone will number forever after gone Heres Send $1000 AMA Headquarters Washington DC may paid quarterly increments $250 have privilege designating man ner AMA shall invest spend donation wish money go fund another can designate name will enshrined Academy life rolls ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INCOME STATEMENT year ending December 31 1978 No Member Dues Rate Members Jr/Sr@$ 3008644 Jr/Sr@600414 JrjSr@10002523 Fain Open@10001112 Open@130018274 Open@170040090 Booster@various173 TotalMemberships71 230 Less Partial year credits Total Membership Income Magazines Members $35455800 Allocation distribu tion Free Members 439 Subtotal Other Income Life Memberships$ 509200 Club Charter Fees3572385 Sanction Insurance152250 Sanction Fees485200 FAI Stamps830900 Supply & Service Salesnet755216 Film Rental278100 Interest Income2275965 Contributions29920 Misc Membership Service Fees121825 MA Advertising & Other Mag Income Total Other Income Gross Income Deduct Operating Expenses$134489403 Less Expense Allocation Mag 4675 Net Income Loss Total $ 2593200 248400 2523000 1112000 23756200 68153000 JJ9~P $9 849 2600 1016145 $97476455 36526239 $60950216 L9j 0961 $69961177 $18043551 Reprint & Meg Alloc Per Member UPDATE TRANS-AM RELAY RACE project GO now signed up 60 teams seven people five teams leg also 60 AMA Contest Di rectors signed up monitor teams per formance across country takes place Depart START OF RACE Sept 4 Tues Dulles Intl Airport Sept 6 Thurs Raleigh NC Sept 10 Mon Columbia SC Sept 12 Wed Montgomery AL Sept 14 Fri Jackson MS Sept 17 Mon Shreveport LA Sept 19 Wed Ft Worth TX Sept21 Fri Odessa TX Sept 24 Mon El Paso TX Sept 26 Wed Tucson AZ Sept 28 Fri Blythe CA Oct 1 Mon Ontario CA Leg F G H K L starting Labor Day weekend conjunction raising funds Jerry Kids Muscular Dystrophy Associations annual cam paign Clubs stops will hold lo cal fund raising model air shows behalf MDA club interested doing contact AMAs Special Events department Trans-Am race malor PR effort AMA behalf model aviation gen eral idea gain appreciation Stop-Over Richmond VA Fayetteville NC Atlanta GA Meridian MS Monroe LA Dallas TX Abilene TX Van HornTX Lordsburg NM Phoenix AZ Indlo CA Barstow CA Arrive Sept 5 Wed Raleigh NC Sept 7 Fri Columbia SC Sept 11 Tues Montgomery AL Sept 13 Thurs Jackson MS Sept 15 Sat Shreveport LA Sept 18Tues Ft WorthTX Sept 20 Thurs Odessa TX Sept 22 Sat El PasoTX Sept 27Thurs Tucson AZ Sept 27 Thurs Blythe CA Sept 29 Sat Ontario CA Oct 2 Tues Las Vegas NV END OF RACE capabilities model aircraft addition involving AMA members different kind national activity Bob Doris Rich successfully flew across USA 23 daysfrom Kitty Hawk NC Oceanside CAin October 1975 project directors Trans-Am route essentially same variations Washington DC Ontario CA extra leg Las Vegas final ceremonies Circus Circus Hotel Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Inland ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NJ 03060 Rymond Giboulean 39 High St Old Town ME 04468 George Parker 7 Paul Dr LeeMA 0t238 A Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Dr Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kittery MC 03904 case didnt notice Earl WiCt has already stated some agenda items next Council meeting held Nats items Review magazine policies guidelines review film budget progress September 1979 81 Member Magazines $300$ 124200 7001766100 3005482200 70028063000 20300 $35455800 1070439 10699894 $47226133 44675 $ 741458 use recommendations by-laws changes already formed committee anticipated demanding rules safety NMPRA response requested considera tion plan firm flying site procurement program will proposed John Worth reading have puts other items feel important let hear THIS WEEK special interest groups will probably meeting Council perhaps day before Council meeting will beon Wednesday August 1st Belated thanks Ernie LaChance Haverhill MA George Denault Amesbury MA helped cart gear District meeting Ernie putting great flying demo RC plane kitted whats-his-name designed Trixter Beam few years ago have just completed Beam original plans scratch-built time three channels am looking forward having lot slow flying fun before Nats time As views living up Queen Mary differ some people con cerning Council stayed during April meetings California didnt stay New lesey C New Ysk II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grigg District VicePresident 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 Associate Vice-Ppesldests Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkees NY 10705 John Byrne 3629 213th St. Bayside NY 11381 Frank Deench 9 Willow Ave Piscatawy NJ 08854 Havk thes 46 Cory Dr So Tom River NJ 08753 Adam SaltIer 50 Randi Rd. Apt A-2 Scherrectady NY 12309 Tom Silver RD 3 Bon 412 Messena NY 13662 Hank Smith 2 Lorraine Am Aabvrn NY 13021 PHILOSOPHICAL THOUGHTS thrilling filling satis fying moment have ever experienced modeler came June 12 privilege present aeromodeling 6th grade classes RoyaltonHartland Ele mentary School 95 kids sitting rapt tention absolutely silent seemingly absorbing word over 20 minutes oohing aahing through 42 minutes Marvelous Miniatures Finally taking group school yard flying demon strations Shuttle 2-meter sailplane 20-plus mph winds fractured tail end third flight totally insig nificant compared smiling faces kids Marvelous Try sometime Its great ego good model aviation same time BACK TO DISTRICT II AND AMA spent evening June 7 Kodak Aeromodelers Rochester asked same questions have virtually same problems other RC clubretaining fields RC frequencies noise have very distinct advantage being able use Kodak-owned property Rochester area Yet lost previous field due noise aboard several days three days maximum allowed wife stayed over another day paid full tariff extra day also paid AMA difference accommo dations wife total stay first time wife has taken trip incidentally 11 years Council meetings Furthermore rented car expense ate meals ex pense AMA did pay wifes fare receive free passages airlines either actually spent out pocket reimbursed over $200 cluding wifes -ir fare actually day pleasure visiting uncle up coast wasnt some prob lems gasoline shortage already out Furthermore something too people know Headquarters staff flew World Airways both ways order take advantage low airfares put up lot inconvenience doing AMA dollars watched over Executive Director Mr Worthso read grain salt see sarcasm trash another District complaints new field isbeingdeveloped again Kodak property time hope avoid noise syndrome problems further complicated having Control Line fliers group no space new field suitable fly ing requirements sufficient nationwide publicity make public aware pleasure satisfaction gained building flying model aircraft second questionnaire has mailed out time read respon ses will tallied fact time read Nats summer meeting Executive Council will history ac tions meeting will directly guided responses 158 questionnaires mailed clubs New Jersey New York will returned yours DO YOU KNOW YOUR DISTRICT OFFICERS Associate VPs named head ing column Contest Board mem bers Contest Coordinators listed Directory elsewhcre issue hope seven AVPs four Contest Board members three Contest Coordina tors FAI Team Selection Committee Members Control LineBill Bird 123 Beechwood Rd Florham Park NJ 07432 Outdoor Free Flight Bob Hatschek 316 Grosvenor St Douglastown NY 11363 IndoorC V Russo 143 Willow Way Clark NJ 07066 RC Soaring Leon Pike Rt 1 Lowman NY 14861 add above volunteer graciously takes care moving AMA booth around District request clubs Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 total 19 volunteers other VP serve within District rep resent AMA AMA Use Let know opinions way can better serve Ohiv sylvania West yqna III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District III Vice-President 1101 E Ralin Road Daytte OH 45429 Associate Vice-Presidents Joe Eiben 6192 Edenharst Lynharns OH 44124 Francis Fluharry 504 21st St ViennaWV 28101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadombrook St David PA 19087 tdwardWissr 1521 Sammir St. McKeesport PA 15131 NO DISTRICT Ill REPORT THIS MONTH Delawate e Disttict ef Columbia land h Catrlna vitgiea DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV VicePresident 607 Pallite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Associate Vice-Presidents Wayne Aberneshy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Nemport News VA 23606 Howard Crinpin 611 Beoshmood Dr Charlorrsnille VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 26210 Scottie Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19609 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Paul Yacohacci 6408 Winthrop Dr. Fayenteville NC 28301 has along hard fightfor John Worth HQ staff finally paid off now have tax exempt status back Maybe now AMA HQ can once again turn efforts business running Academy stead writing letters IRS Its tough fightthanks Headquarters month would like report change representation Radio Control Contest Board Wayne Abernethy AVP southern Maryland has assumed position will replace Fred Gregg has done fine job thank Fred dedi cation hard work Wayne RC Pattern flier very active competition flies Masters class very knowledgeable competition needs Wayne will also remain AVP southern Maryland until can find replacement him Anyone around Baltimore southern Maryland area terested Control Line Free Flight Clubs am getting very much correspondence Control Line Free Flight clubs District IV newsletters clubs except Brain Busters know must some guys out Dis trict IV cant ALL happy So lets hear let know what club doing what would like see within AMA Nats Any District IV AMAers going Nats Look up LincolnIll whole week Lets get acquainted Whats Happening District IV Plans shaping up District IV Meeting looks like date will first weekend October As soon date firm will make mailing clubs District 82 Model Aviation Prunes Georges Radio Control Club Prince Georges Radio Control Club Ches apeake Bay RC Club Charles County RC Club have put together Quickie 500 Racing Association club shares work load rotate races between three clubs Anyone wanting informa tion activity contact Kenny Green house PG RC Roanoke Valley RC Club Thanks RVRC putting newsletter mailing list RVRC has fun fly auction planned June 23rd Unfortunately article will appear after event over though am writing early June So keep mind have 60-day lead time maga zine articles hope visit RVRC near future Eastern Soaring Lines Soaring enthusiasts out have just received copy ESL news letter think very good full information aimed Soaring buff Soaring would like copy would like join write Howard Smith 1430 Kingsley Drive Warminster PA 18974 Concord Mall Show Three clubs got together put mall show can see picture very good display set up clubs involved First State RC Club 50 aircraft 30 members Delaware RC Club 45 aircraft 25 members Wilmington MAC Control Line club just proves RC UC can work gether put good show understand about 10000 people per day approx imate average viewing Thanks Scottie DC Radio Control Club DCRC recently awards night years valuable member Fred Neilson received prestigious Al Montska Award Hampton Roads RC Club Hampton Roads club has just second annual Tower Mall Static Show small growing club did tremendous job club has 33 members provided excess 60 aircraft display club two years old sure active group chance visit June 12 regular club meeting very good question answer session about AMA also about what other clubs doing District After meeting adjourned next room refreshments surprise marvelous cake AMA logo words Welcome Mr Mrs Foreman Mary cake delicious wife thank club very inter esting worthwhile evening picture shows club president Bob Howell treasurer Richard Dawson Tower Mall Show Alabama C Florida gia issippi to Rico South tarolina essee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Associate Vice-Presidents John Gorday 631 Queen Circle Jackson MS 39209 Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood 0e. Hunosoille AL 35805 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlee Sr t3iarleston Hgts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Delray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr. Nasheille TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Boo 1532 Foiardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman P0 Boo 1643 Eglin AFB FL 32542 Tom Thacker 2390C Lawrencanille Hwy. Decatur GA 30033 Jacksonville FL Rebel Rally May 26-2 7 thermal got away Free Flighters attacked RC area sending RC registration cards scattering carrying off concession stand garbage bags Now thats thermal reports Rebel Rally success though unfortunate incident unsportsmanship Combat circle witnessed 300400 spectators Such conduct totally unrep resentative thousands good sports hobby Years effort create favorable image public can ruined few minutes bad sporL read about Linda Brown July issue Model Aviation see page 72 now rest story Linda didnt get first girl win top AMA schol arship herself owes some success Brown Free Flight Team com posed parents sister Susan broth nrt Pernr Davidl cast hand won first P-30 Junior Susan second second Spe cial Rubber second Special HLG family flies together wins together earlier issue remarked Richard Jackson built 11 Super Prontos picture Richard Super Pronto No XII John Hudson editor Brandon Fly ers newsletter Brandon FL reports club held contest recently drew over 800 spectators received full page photos text Tampa Tribune DISTRICT V CLUB OF THE MONTH Capital City RC Club Jackson MS formed 1952 has grown mem bership 55 members original group still active Bob Hinkle Bill Payne Frank Ruscio clubs field provided Parks Recreation Department City Jackson Cade Sentell field maintenance supervisor working hard keep city happy clubs mainten ance Billy Collier club photographer pro vided photos picture taken Paul Miley Small Field Free Flight Contest Susan am won Junior High Point Trophy David aroundotPattsrnatthe September 1979 83 l-rIs John Uoraay barney Orndorff holding Award Excellence Oscar Tissue Al Robertson Back Ir Ed Hobson Randy Quattlebaum Raymond Driv er Herman Quattlebaum Barry Driver Jerry Dustt Andy Miner Millard Coulson Larry Welsh Robert Easley Cliff Cobb Jim Hust Phillip Smith Capital City RC Club interested mainly Sport Pattern Scale teaching beginners build fly Illinois ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 60090 Associate Vice-Presidents Dase Davis DA Enterprises Box 335 Haubstadt IN 47639 chuck Delano 7203A Twin Oaks Dr Indianapolis IN 46226 Roger Geers RR 5 Quincy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 709 Nt 44th St Kansas city MO 04116 Oman Lee 819 Mandrake Banania IL 60510 Jim Sears P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Bob Underwood 4109 concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63126 did what appears Indy RC South secretary Don Duncans right expression scans paperwork before treasurer Bob Gasiorowski presi dent Tom Dobbs center Throughout country club officers staff members involved endless papermill organiza tion administration hobby/sport unsung heros real AMA Photo AVP Chuck Delano Things August 15-16 Lexington KY MAC Pat tern Scale Meet Kearny Field August 19 Terre Haute IN RC Club Fun Fly C Banks 812 533-2375 August 26 Kansas City Northern Knights Open Fun Fly AVP Frank Hughes September 2 Holiday Fun Fly Madison County IN RC Flyers Near Frankton IN northeast Indianapolis Ron Daily RR 1 Box 197 Alexandria IN 46001 September 2 Bloomington IL SlRS Mammoth Scale Frank Whalen 15 Norbloom Ave Bloomington IL 61701 309 828-0804 September 2 Aero-Challenge CL Meet Muscular Dystrophy Bill Allen 1626 May flower Dr Dekalb IL 60115 September 3 Kansas City RC Flying Cir cus Muscular Dystrophy Jacomo Park September 8-9 Lexington KY MAC RC Soaring Meet Kearny Field SOAR newsletter confirmed Jay Gerber did film some Scale Soaring Plainfield AMA film Scale Thanks Helen Olsen contribution ensure new film will include important event Congratulations KCRC new hard-surface runway 40 400 ft almost large enough get down onI did say almost Lake County RC Club northeast Illinois sponsored excellent Mall Show Lakehurst Mall Waukegan IL June 2 & 3 Both quality quantity far exceeded expectations Very enjoyable same days beautiful Chicagoland RC Clubs Super Fun-Fly managed get couple flights place about 3rdfrom bottom Contestant turnout rather poor well-managed contest guys better get out winter will too soon As usual good intentions sum mer fouled up Things looked good visit areas summer mechanic strike put out streets two months Now schedules chaos DC-lOs grounded June brings weekend work call July August off Denver check Out DC-8 previously scheduled May So excuse tending clubs contest OH dont have buy BSIm giving away About time reading Executive Council will planning some elec tions Soon club will receive informa tion next year will receiving bal lots renewal applications Maybe too early think about future AMA leadership AMA now stands facing three tall moun tains has very little anyclimbing equip ment mountains 1 Flying Site avail ability 2 Federal Communications Commis sion 3 Federal Aviation Agency opinion AMA management has great responsibility ahead AMA leaders must individuals afraid step out take lead meet formidable challenges contemporary society AMA cannot simply rest home reminiscing yesterday and/or desiring maintain status quo Flip Wilson once said cant hit jackpot dont throw few nickels machine us need throw some nickels now nickels letter form guide directions differ say agree let know have some ideas send may letter changes maintains course presents jackpot idea Dont bashful meeting being planned Chicago area September 79 will invite members trade contest directors AAA meets Nats Event Directors certain others significant backgrounds list may dude think interested let know Invitations will mailed late August now happy landings See yall low igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 luwa Avenue Muscatine IA 52761 Associate Vice-Presidents James Clark 4444 Woodview Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Robert Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 65804 Tiw Price 11267 Sear Sterling Hgts MI 48078 William Robning 4494 Tanglewood Tn St Joseph MI 49085 Oenff Snyles 2601 5 Beaumont Am. Kansusnille WI 53139 Terry Taylor 6306 Lombardy Lane Crysnal MN 55428 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus MI 48174 have just returned SIG/IMAC contest Montezuma IA As usual very good turnout present plenty bi planes As usual DES MOINES MODELAIRES doing usual job running show Modelaires have assist ed contest year have special thank to Sig sponsoring annual event July 12 Governor ROBERT RAY Iowa proclaimed July IOWA MODEL AVIATION MONTH proclamation response request Muscatine Miniature Aircraft Association Iowa chart ered clubs invited participate util izing proclamation PR clubs events have received some correspondence con cerning flying site conflicts between clubs unfortunate things occur would suggest problems best solved mutual cooperation discussion blatant disregard others requirements An act courtesy may prevent prob lems displays good sportsmanship some groups arguing about fields interesting note some multi-in terest clubs encompass RC CL FF severe problems inter ested done contact Ames IA Sundusters 117 Manning Ave Ames IA 50010 ask Mike Anderson Western Lake Superior Flying & Hiking Soci ety 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 clubs manage mix aspects model avi ation difficulty am including some pictures WLSF & HS Notice small field background L-R Gale Trostad Ken Kluad trudge back retreiving models 84 Model Aviation Mrs Al Robertson cnet scorer ana Iviegnoule Classic trophies Hidden hiding behind trophies Mrs Cade Sentell Mrs Cliff Cobb uianay uuatiieoaum auspusys nia Lauarcur Scale Nosen J-3 Cub Thanks Indian City RC Ann Arbor Falcons Western Michigan RAF Sooland RC Modelers Des Moines Modelaires newsletters read have seen some improvement some thanks LES HARD District VII West news letter seminar publish newsletter make sure Zip Codes address phone number helpful See Lincoln Arkansas siana Mexico C Okiaboma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 1500 Anita Street Sulphur IA 70663 Associate Vice-Presidents Bazz Averill9117 La Barranea NE Alborqxserqoe NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Saiphur LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr. Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Larry Sarsor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesnille OK 74003 Another month has elapsed another column duewhat sam hill say time Well starters has real busy time activities especially getting visit different areas meet have sorely repressed must admit however getting few flights Sunday afternoonsthat sacred daugh ters made Beaumont fun flyall 45 miles away plans attend two-week school LSU Baton Rouge June thus hopefully spend some time various groups area New Orleans Unfortunately fickle finger fate pointed way such following multi-mil lion dollar fire chemical plant work job has temporarily changed help put plant back together Luckily no hurt will finish repairs about August 1 maybe latter part sum mer will permit some travel District hope mentioned last month good friend AVPs Ned Barnes hospital following heart attack doing pretty well until couple days ago mid-June new flare up trouble As writing scheduled go Houston tests probably surgery within few days AMA business According newsletters awful lot activity go ing District summer re ports have heard Dallas Trade Show indicate terrific makes sick have missed second time couple months ago mentioned assigning RC frequencies industrial users voice communications systems No dont have good news ever subject discussed Council Meeting Long Beach haste last month neglected mention subject So now understand situation stand FCC AMA has working through FCCs prescribed procedure obtain additional fre quency allocations AMAs proposal has passed first hurdle very laborious time-con suming process gestation period FCC act subject about yearwe probably three four months now similar proposal taken through proper bureaucratic red tape few years ago accomplished acquisition present 72-75 MHz frequencies Hopefully pa tience success can once again should emphasized have never granted guarantee exclusivity frequencies FCC simply reserved us convenient However AMA has through years efforts redoubled now tempted get FCC grant exclusivity based safety nothing else Following meeting Long Beach have again appealed relief high power intruders frequencies Will successful knows Complete success would utterly amazing However can hope least some relief end would encourage individually write FCC elected officials national explaining carefully what concerned about what seek Ask help Remember letter 50 signatures still letter 50 letters signature big stack mail Last month laid out feelings subject Model Aviation magazine what hope last time closing month thought would address hopefully last time subject dues increase took place yearfrom $1 7/year $25 year Now no doubt per centage-wise big increase minute lets look subject perspective last dues increase 1975 Thats right 1975 until 1979 dues did change service provided full membership including magazine Wouldnt nice everything else remained con stant price during period However wouldnt have nice salary stayed sameand Ill bet didnt have ready access figures inflation years has definitely us both costs cases wages AMA able remain solvent some years dues increase due increasing membership However 1977 inflation caught up began eating reserve funds mid1978 crisis finances upon us year AMA red several thou sands dollars Thus dues increase Now lets look increase different light What would have happened would we just followed inflationary trend dues during past several years simplicity have used 7% per year Presidents current soon increased guideline Dues 7% Annual YearActualInflation 1974$16 $1600 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 19 80* Total Dues $134 74-80 Remarks Open member mci magazine 171712Incr voted Counc action 171830No actual crease until 79 171960 172097 252244 252400 $1 3843 * Assuming no increaseand appears case table points out dues increased yearly 7% would actual ly have paid $543 through 1979 $443 through 1980 years since 1974 actually did dues So yes leap dues rather large long term rate increase actually below Presidential Guidelines 7% Now think actual national inflation rate has really below 7% per year since 1974 reality has closer 10% per year Doesnt fact able grow prosper dues inflation rate less overall average show see ing improvement efficiency grow larger really wasnt dues increase wrong putting off long caused difficulty Thought month sure wheels down before landingif prop tips keep breaking just before touchdown probab ly hint forgot think am kid ding An acquaintance has real cute homebuilt kind actually get has enthralled its perform ance once three times has forgotten lower gear props expensive Colorado as C Nebraska C Ntsh taknula h takola IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue Nt 68005 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Blod Casper WY 82601 Faa1 Kenel 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 dim OReilly 4760 N Bansin Wichita KS 67220 Jim Rickeots 516S CloodasSioun Falls SD 57103 1979 LINCOLN NATS last chance before Nats thank stepped forward help make possible have yet signed up would like help September 1979 85 uave I-eonma secretary-treasurer WLSF & HS readies Peanut Cougar flight waiting no wind April 22 FF meet still time See nearest district officer help will appreciated AMA NATS LINCOLN 10 Executive Council recently appointed By-Laws Revision Committee review report revision recommendations Coun cil Once Council has reviewed recom mendations will presented AMAs Leader members vote Leader member vote way by-laws can re vised am honored selected Council member important committee Hopefully within District aware opinions sug gestions constructive ideas welcome Now suggestions can have important impact Whether reside within outside District IX please take advantage added opportunity ex press wishes committee makes its first report Council during Nats week work will continue NOMINATING COMMITTEE year since District IX oddnumbered district AMA members within District have opportunity nominate Leader member Contest Director resident District office District IX Vice-President Nominations should forwarded AMA HQ will circu late nominations members Nom inating Committee event list nominees given district lengthy seldom happens Committee must narrow down two candidates two names will placed ballot Open AMA member receives bal lot dues renewal form may mark ballot VOTE send renew membership time. already have right vote chance VOTEl matters much vote informed enough care enough vote typical amount voting usually 17% 25% AMA membership Make leaders responsible larger per centage membership Odd-numbered district vice-president positions office secretary/treasurer will years ballot District IX leader years Natslets leader voting percentage DISTRICT OFFICERS FOR 1980 District IX Vice-President will need nominations 1980 district officers Included area positions Contest Boards Coordinators Associate Vice-Pres idents positions appointed dis trict vice-president one-year terms nominations suggestions volunteers can forwarded another chance voice opinions District ing managed YEAR OF THE FLYING SITE District IX will probably always remembered Year Nats following also happened 1979 flying sites charter clubs no longer have pay $500 fee insure site owners benefit now free AMA has released new publication en titled Getting Keeping Flying Sites Contact HQ further information two new films specifically designed clubs use getting keeping flying sites have budgeted films will aimed city county governments park boards etc full-time employee position HQ helping clubs get flying sites being created Add fact insurance liability went $250 deductible $50 deductible can see some will call Year Flying Site IRS/AMA UPDATE regard IRS revocation AMAs tax exempt status AMA has successful ly defended itself case showing what Simple Govern ment never simple letter regional commissioner Internal Revenue Service AMA explains AMA able retain its exempt status too feel AMA what merits status investigation itemized things just ifies exempt status guess what No 1 list Disseminating information members via its publication Model Aviation through distribution topical films has produced Model Aviation Nuff said DISTRICT MEETING district meeting scheduled October 27 1979 Kansas City KS details available later See Nats TI4INKIN LINCOLNI Arrzcnu otna x da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redondo Beach tA 90278 Associate Vice-Presdemts Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Sham Fresno CA 93711 Lonnie Kroeber 4295 Boulder Hwy Las Vegas NV 89121 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rt B Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Soowder Ave Long Beach CA 908GB Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter Dr Salt Lake City uTB4l17 Summer flying full swing throughout US Reports out back say Sport fliers out force weekend recently concluded US Free Flight Championships saw number contestants down year partly could attribut ed difficulty obtaining gasoline people did show up flew events total entry also down last year lot CD John Ferrer said meet went off smoothly enough first year running annual show Some good news give once AMA won legal skirmish IRS Most aware IRS ruled couple years ago against AMA remaining tax ex empt ruling appealed upheld first level appeal Appeal higher level brought reversal ruling AMA once again bonafide tax exempt organiza tion Quite bit money spent legal fees HQ involvement sigh relief turn other matters mentioned last months column going hold election later year District X Contest Board members chance think can better job Volunteer job get nomination volunteer position Ill select person run against incumbent based resume Ive already got several nominations volunteers Control Line Board have month left after column appears print act Vot ing will individuals petitions Sig natures AMA numbers will required signature fancy cant read print name under sos Ill know AMA master file doesnt have filing AMA number goes al phabetical order instructions will re printed time vote arrives Votes will mailed postmark deadline will announced Last month reported AMA giv ing some financial help Russ Barrera s model museum mentioned Russ grave condition cancer sad task report month Russ died early May Modeling has lost another giant will sorely missed negotiations Lake Charles re gard AMA purchasing piece prop erty up air telegram mayor Lake Charles says would welcome us visit AMA president Earl Witt uncovered some problems Lack util ities whos pay same fact property donated Lake Charles US Department Interior some strings attached its use Would strings prevent use property AMA Only time will tell Stay tuned further developments Nevada AVP Lonnie Kroeber reports Las Vegas trying get 1984 Worlds Fair catch want put fair Radio fliers now fly course 1984 quite ways off possibility hangs over heads month has busy Ive visited three clubs have three tap later month first club vis ited also largest As matter fact could largest club AMA Im speaking Orange Coast Radio Control Club club has 500 members think night attended meeting presided over president Bill Hart VP Don Johnson bumped Harry Apoian meeting reason mention seem run Harry go sure gets around Sometime back nominated club Award Excellence given Council presented award Bill Hart clubs president accepted behalf entire 500 membership award given OCRCC because sponsor ing benefits Cancer Society years Also club has very active December Toys Tots pro gram charitable activity qualifies award Im proud say Im now honorary member club Bill bestowed honor after pre sented him Award Excellence showed huge gathering AMA film Mar velous Miniatures well-received 86 Model Aviation eagerly awaiting release Scale film fall Control Line Contest Board member Pete Brandt has given some information would like passed mild controversy going right now Control Line circles over use single-blade propellers movement has started ban except FAI events Pete against banning use based inputs hes received fliers Pete has asked print some comments hes received matter Hes hope will stimulate enough interest prompt write Contest Board member know column read others lust District X members Some comments 1 Rather ban single-bladed pro peller develop rigid set approved rules follow constructing both single- double-bladed propellers would include minimum hub thickness minimum hub dia meter types material used con struction methods 2 What believe needed concerning single-blade props set design guidelines putting together props counter weight assembly 3 question planes coming apart matter building good plane will resist wear tear vibrations found flying Speed single-blade prop less likely come apart counter-balance made cor rectly have blade select wood other material 4 rule restricting single-blade pro pellers cavalier method trying ramrodded through no concrete evidence problem single-bladed props Speed lanes some constructive thoughts sure comment Control Line Contest Board member invited town Sierra Madre attend meeting Sierra Madre Radio Control Modelers invite ex tended clubs newsletter editor Earle Levine club presided over president Art Major multi-interest club terests cover Helicopter Soaring Pattern Pylon Racing club has flying site land fill rock quarry days num bered property sale owner wont let put permanent pav ing down runways got around unique way members surplus conveyor belt four feet wide 100 feet long weighs 1000 pounds stake down using runway Very clever enjoyed film Marvelous Miniatures showed presently perusing new book available AMA Get Keep Flying Sites book full tips others overcome problems perhaps similar yours Last least month Ive out town Chino visit friend ly club call themselves American Model Airport Association president club Dick Deiner VP Ed Woodsen club also about lose flying site construction approaching ever closer also reading AMA book finding keeping site Send $2 copy club process incorporating itself plan finding another site really expanding starting ambitious project entire club pitching building Stafford B-24 kit will use training project club members familiar projects complexity also showed Marvelous Miniature club already seen once liked well opted see again meantime want remind AMA display have also want mention have copy Mar velous Miniatures possession excellent film show scout groups civic group want interest model aviation Contact Ill see what can set up THERMALS Alaska o ana on oqton XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 AodM Vic-P,dsets Al tlaer 1607 S non EIn Pncaello ID 83201 Sonon Dresn No 1 Boo 48 8oadniew MT 59015 Ed McColloaqh 53 SE Et Portland OR 97215 Olndo 26808 Done co. Kent WA 98031 COnack Thompson N 3813 Nornndse Seokan WA 99205 Don Zpoy 21418 NE Main St. Rednond WA 98052 new newsletter CL fra ternity new publication dedicated ex clusively Northwest CL model aviation Subscriptions cost $5 12 issues Fly ing Lines produced Mike Hazel John Thompson Send $ Flying Lines 1411 Bryant Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 newsletter intends improve communication among Northwest modelers will include columns written top modelers have seen first issue little help luck will become top publication Good luck guys articles first Flying Lines illustrative quality editorial material Because timeliness inter est across modeling lines have included benefit Fuel Crisis Threatens Model Aviation though subject has glossed over modeling press given bottomof-the-page play newsletters model ers facing critical fuel supply problem Based modeling press scannings talk hobby shop operators correspondence AMA general scuttlebutt what FL has learned about fuel crisis supplier nitromethane hobby industry users including modelers car racers motorcycles like supplier reasons date unpublished has reduced supply 10% what pre viously provided model aviation fuel makers cost what available has gone up 60% according source manufacturer reported has cut six barrels nitro month previous two barrels day wish answer nitro methane AMA President Earl Witt wrote Flying Lines editor John Thompson recently Some manufacturers manufactur ing higher nitro content fuels order stretch supply Bringing matter close home hobby shop Astoria OR told members CLAMS club previously ordered case Fox Missile Mist arrived carrying price ofbetter sit down thls$2495 gallon price confirmed other hob dealers say either cant get stuff will have charge prohibitive prices comment What does mean us CL competition Chances competi tion will go However some fliers going forced use low-nitro fuels can afford commercial fuels can get nitro home brew will suddenly have arti ficial advantage may time follow lead RC Pylon Racing brothers limit nitro percentage allowed perhaps req uiring competitors use fuel supplied contest managementbefore fuel content provides lopsided competition addition should writing fuel suppliers AMA anybody else might have influence asking seek develop alternatives will alleviate cur rent crisis Thank Flying Lines fuel crisis cutting compe tition scene large number events District reporting decreased attendance have guts venture forth finding gas places away big cities fill up get destina tion hope clubs hurt financially nor discouraged putting events due fuel shortage real imagined perpetrated hoax Dr Barber real medical Van couver BC recently made comment what consider quotable quote Doc enthused about quality interna tional flavor flying recent Hawks Spring Opener FF contest asked anywhere country best two nations got together fly FF except Harts Lake Prairie Bong rson IN. or. May issue K Factor edited Betty Suzi Stream Volume 6 No 4 very unique article mini-guide Con test Directors intended help CDs smooth out eliminate rough spots have experienced Pattern fliers intended Pattern contests format compact design lend themselves adap tation other forms competition other club events Back issues may available dont know club having trouble putting events new game just plain interested look up near est member National Society Radio Controlled Aerobatics Since cant remember announce ment has previously made will re peated Jim Zehrungof Portland Aerolin ers has resigned after several years service District representative Navy Car rier Advisory Committee Jim has hard worker has commended fel low committee members Bill Skelton Warrenton OR has selected Jims replacement commit tee Bill active Carrier circles has some ideas entry level Carrier events May can try Northwest Bill Northwest Sport Race has proved very popu lar excellent bridge Contact Bill PO Box 105 Warrenton OR 97146 call 503 861-1033 September 1979 87 I0I FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sn New York NY 10005 OFFICIAL RESULTS ANA January/February/Harch 1979 KEN HIGH Indoor Postal Contest Ages up through 18 unlimited number flights scores adjusted 35 feet Two Best Flights AMA HAND 1 Graham Davitt 2 H Koachutnik 3 Mike Van Gorder 4 Tom Croft 5 Jon Harlan 6 Cathy Mullins 7 David Nault 8 Curt Zink 9 Mike Clem 10 Cohn Di Main 11 Brad Fulmer 12 Bryan Fulmer 13 Jim Katz 14 Eric Newman 15 Traci Harkema 16 Kim Mueller 17 Matt Arntz 18 Kim Poplatein 19 Jim Pugate 20 Allen Kradlak 21 Bob May 22 Beth Ireland 23 Micky Beni 24 Dave Fathauer 25 Carl Linstrum 26 Jim Mollison 27 Greg Benepe 28 Tim Sarbry 29 Ichiro Sugioka 30 Shelby Farmer 31 Paul Lidberg 32 Jeff Everson 33 Steve Spence 34 Men McLarty 35 Bill New 36 Jerry Lang 37 Paul Lang 38 John Brookins 39 Heather Arsk 40 Cliff Shaw 41 Mathew Gagliano 42 Victoria Gagliano 13 Charles Gagliano STICK MIDPIS Times Seconds Ceil ing Height czz5d AMA 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/09
Page Numbers: 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88
L r L AMA FINANCIAL REPORT 1978 disastrous year finan cially AMAs history organization ac tually went over $50000 red also depleted over $100000 reserves con trast 1979 going well sizeable surplus expected result year end natural question therefore come contrast results very simple serious situation AMA went year too long dues increase time1978 inflation running wild 1977 decision delay dues increase seemed safe enough AMA over $200000 sur plus funds end 1976 general feeling some money should used before asking members pay dues anticipated time fact almost half surplus would used up end 1977 rest wouldnt enough avoid going red end 1978 hindsight its easy see now moderates dues increase 78 could have avoided major 79 surplus $200000 sounded like lot money about 20% total budget time inflation alone increasing costs about 10% Add major increase insurance costs 78 plus large deficits operations 77 78 Nationals 77 RC World Championshipsthe stage set kissing surplus goodbye Fortunately thats behind us now Al though 1979 dues increase painful continues source controversy fact has successful 1979 membership running over 90% what 78 higher dues rate AMAs budget year assured modest surplus should result see May 79 issue Model v/at/on page 69 few bright spots 78 fi nancial picture example spent $12000 less HQ salaries budget ed Also magazine produced surplus almost $10000 few hundred dollars budgeted helped re duce overall AMA deficit 78 membership processing costs about $7000 under budget low spots 78 wasa $30000 increase insurance costs over what bud geted though budget allowed $85000 cost 77 As statement shows membership insur ance cost 78 over $185000 cost 77 about $70000$115000 less Overall AMA deficit $180000 1978 reduced $56000 wip ing out surplus previous years long ago would have disaster However can now regarded glitch resulting delayed action concerning effects inflation end result book keeping situation shows 1978 books ended huge loss about $850000 bank balance sheet Current Assets start 1979due overlap processing membership renew als new year before end old year Thus AMA never danger ing able pay bills last years operations case getting income picture ad justed catch up loss situation Con fin ued next page ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS BALANCE SHEET December 31 1978 Assets Current Assets Cash Checking Accounts* 407599 Petty Cash15000 Cash Savings Accounts including earned interest unts Receivable Owed Us Misc Accounts Receivable AdvancesEmployees Nats Sponsor Pledgesi 977-78 MA Advertising Receivables __________ Deferred Charges MA Future Issue Costs $ Prepaid Insurance & Other Exp ResaleSupplies Inventory ting & Duplicating Supplies Membership Supplies & Expenses Nats Souvenir Inventory Rulebooks Kit Plan Book II Fixed Assets Furniture & Equipment Less Depreciation Total Assets iZ.ii332 $ 85133931 $ 671267 550098 90000 1239400 322 2334137 1757387 21 2037 4295665 1 98000 392950 2550765 10775298 - 94729 374$442Th55 $1 029 37849 Liabilities & Net Worth Current Liabilities Accounts Payable$1 3506954 Employees Escrow400. Deferred Income Membership Dues 197987945203 Club Charters FAI Stamps & Other j7%50 Funds Scale Team$ Control Line Indoor Team Program FF Team Program RC Team ProgramSoaring RC Team ProgramAerobatics olarship Fund Howard McEntee Fund AMA Property Fund Eight-Ball Fund AMA-FAI Fund Surplus_________ Surplus Balance 1 -1-78 adjusted Net Loss 12 Months Total Net Worth Deficit Total Liabilities & Net Worth 67119 118600 117143 1646351 225482 404933 280415 109700 771642 23000 1251266 $ 13916554 - $ 89819153 5015651 - $11488584 [v32][b-1-10-1-10]]$ 5813509 [v32][b-1-10-1-10]]$1 02937849 * $40000000 subsequently invested CDs Savings Accounts September 1979 75 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS EXPENSE STATEMENT year ending December 31 1978 Expense Salaries$40715451 Annuity1433014 Payroll Taxesj3 Totai related salaries Rent approx 5000 sq ft Telephones Postage & Freight exclusive membership processing Membership processing & Postage Membership Insurance Rulebooks Public RelationsDirect Costs Scholarship ProgramNet Awards Film ProjectsProduction Travel Eq uip Rental Film LibraryHQ Service Officer Service VP Budget Council Mtgs etc Magazine Officers CDs etc $1070439 deducted Income Staff TravelNats Council Trade Shows Mtgs Office Supplies Stationery Office Equipment maint Printing Professional Fees Legal Audit Consultant Insurance General Depreciation Bad Debts Personal Property Taxes FAI Teams Programs Meetings NAA Div Fee 1978 NatsNet Expense Totals Exclusive MA Mag Dir Costs Model Aviation Magazine Direct Costs Unrelated Business Taxes Total Expense Total $ 44721908 2733206 1177080 3408173 5455368 18584162 1190593 2665555 87000 164596 2339991 231651 3185539 1249843 2205442 312526 666834 1053013 994119 962880 43200 231919 2973800 2933174 Model GeneralMembershipAviation AdministrServicesMagazine $ 9159808 328806 588480 922367 $11627700 1366600 176600 1690300 $11859500 355200 direct costs* 382306 FAI & Contests Nats $ 6708300 400000 176600 158400 5455368 18584162 1190593 Public Relations $5366600 282600 235400 254800 2665555 87000 164596 2339991 231651 3185539 624921 839702 78226 200134 1053013 994119 962880 43200 231919 661600 93800 266700 624922 263140220500 7810031200 80000 $100942974 $22036352 $41113423 $1 2938246 $ 33258703 287726 $134489403 $22036352 $41113423 $33258703 $46484675 2973800 2933174 $15678298 220500 31200 120000 $9176655 $15678298 $9176655 FINANCIAL REPORT Cont pg 75 being done very well during 1979 end year books should show surplus will applied reduce remaining deficit last year Meanwhile has major reduc tion concerning insurance costs 1979 could result expense budget reduction about $50000 other hand amount saved depends upon much AMA has absorb costs claims up $1000 per accident Until known end 1979 savings insurance costs currently considered being held es crow reserve against claims very like ly however will insurance surplus will add overall surplus completely wipeout 1978 deficit remains seen present 79 budget doing well expense bud get has gotten out hand con tinued good results rest 1979 AMA should black start 1980 PROFILE OF UFE MEMBER DR JIM EDWARDS L-24 Jim McNeill AMA Historian Internationally recognized Radio Control Pattern flying nationally heralded team manager judging contributions known everywhere gentleman gra cious sportsman seldom has Academy Model Aeronautics bestowed Life Member ship flier spectacular flying career upon Dr jim Edwards New Al bany Mississippi walked out flight line last summer Lake Charles Nats asked chief RC Pattern judges could pose picture fora second two Sure came instant reply So under wicked August afternoon sun big 8-lb Pattern ships whining snapped shot Doc Edwards did Jim acquire unparalleled ex pertise entourage admiring friends around world started young thing age 6 pasting together Paul Gillow Joe Ott Sc solid balsa kits little solid models dear hearts lived 30s World War II found him 76 Model Aviation SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT witn rnantom r-ju ignition engine ooitea Henry Struck New Ruler Navy radio gunner war thing likes Continued page 79 PRESIDENTS REPORT President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS EARL E WITT 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 SENIOR CITIZEN MEMBERSHIP some confusion about senior citizens membership last months Presidents Report Execu tive Council time motion Council Meeting discussing NEXT years dues wherein committee make recommendation council January 1980 actual motion stated voted upon passed record ed tape temporary nature thing [the senior citizen membership fee reduction] should put expedient until commit tee reports subsequently interpreted motion mean decrease dues would start immediately However Executive Director took exception statement basing position AMA Headquarters transcript incorrectly reported motion sub ject committee recommendation position AMA Headquarters staff could handle change middle yearso its back Council facts could work modelers advantage massive cuts government support parks rec reation taxpayers voting down tax increases park bond issues Park Recreation Directors screaming volunteer help US Jaycees have just initiated national athletic program wherein donate supplies work time Parks Recreation facilities tunately backed General Foods Premier Athletic Products benefits offer recreational fa cilities minimal cost volunteer manpower low equipment needs pro motional materials guidelines Volunteers California set up foundation help state park sys tem raised $15 million made 13000 acres land available de partment organize own volunteer program park recreation facili tiesincluding airstrips model air planes Ammunition such endeavors article Seymour Gold* PhD Associate Professor Environmen tal Planning University Cali fornia Gold believes demand recreational land will increase 1000 percent future says unavailability land would imply such future steps use rationing man datory education/licensing some ac tivities multiple-use zoning time space 24-hour use facilities exten sive user fees public competition private enterprise available rec reation resources feel cant convince recre ation facility directors model airFLYING SITES little chance receiving government assistance flying sites Park Recreation facilities Car ter Administrations proposed budget cut some $25 billion seems aimed directly Park Recreation May 24th Congress set ceiling $150 million 1980 Urban Park Recreation Recovery Program Eighty-five percent budget goes local recovery projects 368 localities depressed enough el igible subsequent reports Ive gotten number eligible cities dwindling due red tape month June Congress hold ing hearings figure out cut ___________________________________ government red tape industry costs* Found California ParksandRec agency inefficiency Parks andreation reprinted national RecreationParks Recreation May 1979 planes will provide proper recreation use Dr Golds opinions 1 Most ideas current use about recreation open space preser vation cities premised thinking 1930s 2 Most recreation plans ac knowledge accommodate significant changes trends leisure lifestyles legislation technology values 3 objectives public park recreation systems better ac commodate needs supplier user 4 project past present may realistic light cur rent trends toward aging society growth management decreasing real come energy shortage Let know what think what doing MDA PROGRAM Now modeling programs go ing around country Jerry Kids want remind com petitors man event de serve attention man Bill Allen DeKalb IL event Aero-Chal lenge Muscular Dystrophy Bill has organized past five years Last year working over 300 hours prepare MDA program brought 137 contestants 12 states Canada England event brought nations $129775 Jerry Lewis fund drive wish con tact Bill address telephone num ber follows William J Allen 1626 Mayflower Drive Dekalb IL 60115 814-756-51 17 MORE ON AMA HQ STAFF comments subject precipi tated lengthy dissertation Exec utive Director last months Model Aviation under title Apples Oranges As elected chief executive September1979 77 / SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeilI AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 am interrupting conclusion special interest group MIAMA FLYERS present impor tant report Academy Headquar ters Washington DC As secretary/ treasurer AMA vow bring least three times year up date home office conducting business month would like tell about accounting money-hand ling system way address listed above have questions about AMAs money business dues money handled write will answer will going back Washington periodically can answer reasonable question might pose observation AMAs method doing business efficient well-managed Everyone Washing ton office bonded employ ees dedicated hard-working thought mind report di rectly column traced dollars through path minute enter building until way bank both checks cash will take minute read can relay information Its money have right know 99% money received deposit ed very same day bank mail dues money Joan Shipley opens mail removes check places basket Carol Mer feld receives basket feeds check information Burroughs AE300 computer AMA owns computer information automatically record/ Academy Model Aeronautics believe responsibility membership report organiza tion see will rubber-stamp endorse action official em ployee agree Differences opinion normal healthy progressive organization Maintaining status quo will often lead deca dence decay am firm believer no organization well-organized operated cannot improved upon report subject July issue result Executive Di rectors statement fact Headquarters workers could probably make money elsewhere such working government com ments questions directed reference article Therefore wrote context comparing HQ staff Civil Service pointed out opinion due abnor mal escalation rate HQ staff salaries very doubtful staff could make elsewhere especially government So now airing differences another tack Apples Oranges difference between AMA Government Apples Oranges difference predominant current comparison Director other associations As subscribing member American Society Association Execu tives having firsthand knowledge publications AMA Executive Director quoting can draw complete ly different conclusion statistics some 35 pages salary pay sur vey reports 1977 salary figures Chief Executive Officer referred AMA Executive Director WSAE pertains Washing ton DC its metropolitan area branch American Society Association Executives ASAE average salary quoted $59608 gathered 24 associations similar staff size cluded 58% trade associations trade associations average salary alone $72814 considerably inflates average associations rep resentative WSAE stated Trade associations likely pay top executive indi vidual membership associationsstatis tics prove As average salary cannot con clude figures way relative organization applicable national averages applied figures would deflated further average salaries ex ecutive heads Washington DC 38% higher place such Co lumb us same type counter analysis can applied latest $45000 median salary association executives reported ASAE based budget classifications median salary organization budget range top 64% 161% higher AMA budget depending whethef $564348 allocated magazine included budget whole difference opinion particular $36580 salary however aca demic question Headqaurters staff salariesit within control AMA HQ management estab lished AMA Executive Council impression upper eche lon Headquarters employees overpaid lower grades underpaid something alluded Dr Alan C Filley in dependent analysis HQ 1977 Sub sequent changes Executive Direc tor seem to have worsened status rather improve Executive Director picked sen sitive point used statement As Civil Service Supervisor long standing would have difficulty finding government positions directly comparable upper levels AMA employment pointing out difference between government work AMA level government pay feel managers have great er diversity responsibility AMA staff employees rather less reason difficulty finding direct ly comparable positions because could think similar jobs government employees put six-hour workday office practiced AMA re maining 25% workday being un accounted basis making up doing work home enroute 78 Model Aviation ed big work sheet work sheet contains enough information process membership card computer also totals up money day pre pare deposit slip work sheets transcribed journal totalled balanced month month after bank reconciliation totals posted general ledger Ledgers balanced monthly statements issued quarterly Cash goes through same process Carol puts cash info com puter via deposit slip hustled off bank 1st Union Bank American Security Bank Trust used receive deposits may boring reading some interesting years past asked myself same question may have asked yourself time two stealing going AMA HQ could ever answer emphatically NO None what soever joint CLEANtop bot tom As secretary/treasurer no pays salary am elected membership am modeler like No has brainwashed either drove Birmingham Washington carand back again May speak openly frankly Last year US Internal Revenue Service descended upon home office audited books Z idea being change tax status Eventually move reclassify us tax-wise failed OK what anything wrong going IRS would have located good friend Federal Judge Jim Davis ac tive District Judge pointed out has permitted mention two important points concerning IRS audit AMA last year 1 Any stealing financial irregu larities turned up audit would have serious consequences future tax status 2 Any unreasonable travel other wise expenditures officials would have serious reflection What am telling received clean financial bill health Internal Revenue people aware addi tion AMA books audited annually independent auditing firm Washington DC Raymond H McGivern Company comes once year checks books own pay service want meet some beau tiful ladies handle money snap Chief Comptrol ler Gisele Jackson took picture last year lady has Bachelor Masters Degrees Accounting Ben Franklin University Washington DC born Latvia now part Russia left old country 11 years old Russians swept through Latvia Lithuania Es tonia WW II bounced around through Poland Denmark Germany eventual way America mother died along hard way Germany Gisele studied medicine two years displaced persons camp Needless say likes US best lady first class ac countant feel lucky have First worked NAA 1957 Weve last 20 years since membership mere 14000 year s-iere uiane nawley Diane has professional training accounting too oldest six children lit tle brothers sisters Paul Brian Mary Alice Patricia Maureen Diane makes deposits balances books writes checks etc Another accounting assistant pic tured above Mary Ann Curtin Mary Ann joined AMA part-time basis third year college student major ing Accounting has now become full-time employee assists phases detailed work Dont forget have ques tions about dues moneywrite will answer See next month. JIM EDWARDSCant pg 76 best remember Ohlsson 23 purchased mustering out pay Doc worked way through Mississippi College lifeguard being rewarded small room under pooi itself live taught school principal Tupelo MS subsequently attended University Tennessee Dental School Memphis first exposure RC Pattern flying came Pattern flying legendary today Doc won Masters 1969 Indianapolis came 2nd 1970 Nats immortal Jim Kirkland Soon good sound judgment competitors took hold dominated time big contests 1971 Doc Team Manager RC Team Doylestown PA chief judge Las Vegas NV chief Pattern judge 76 Bicentennial Dayton Nats Also 1976 chief judge South Africa World Championships way being paid South African Association Radio Flyers 1977 US judge World Championships Continued page 81 MODEL AVIATION MAGAZINE INCOME AND EXPENSE STATEMENT year ending December 31 1978 Income Membership Subscriptions dues allocation Advertising Incomenet$ 7102397 Hobby Shop2728146 Other Subscriptions272835 Plans Incomenet SubtotalIncome other allocated Allocation Free Distributions officers CDs etc Total Income Expenses Editorial Expenses Monthly Columnists Drafting Articles Plans Pictures____________ Production Costs Composition Typesetting etc Art & Photo Color Separation Printing Misc Supplies___________ Reprints printing Circulation Expenses Postage magazine reprints_____________ $35455800 $ 10699894 1Q7j39 70333 $47226133 $ 1313800 639200 3030333 83333 2047605 380859 489270 19607592 38738 563164 1368906 3276239 Labels & sort mag & reprint Administrative Costs Telephone Insurance Promotion Miscellaneous Travel____________ Total Direct Costs Allocated Expenses % gen AMA exp Salaries & Taxes$11859500 Rent355200 Miscellaneous Office341 240 Postage.182306 Subtotal Allocated Expenses Total Expenses Net Income Unrelated Business Taxes Federal & State PICKING ON HITS obvious differences opinions among AMA Executive Council members subjectsAMA News has prolific such disagreements since first year good aspect shows dont have rubberstamp Council merely Okays recommendations President Executive Director other hand bickering public hardly constructive opinions important working out consensus final analysis offi cial Council decisions determine AMA policies Hopefully current arguing will settle down Presidents column month theres AMA salaries subject being left Executive Council rather argue further other note some HQ people disagree strongly contrast should noted what Secretary Treasurer says column monthhe visited HQ recently wrote about 2252032 389491 2641523 6347 214244 50000 72364 72038 3258703 $46196949 1029184 287726 $ 58 WHY WASHINGTON recent issue magazine indicated due Cost factors MA headquarters should moved less expensive location Mean its fact hundreds national sociations consider vital DC folio wing letter MA member gives latter side story deep concern RC modeler member AMA have fol lowing recent discussion concerning possible relocation AMA Headquarters wish offer comments mem berships consideration light own experience almost 20 years representing International Telephone Telegraph Corp oration Washington future model aviation un fortunate degree rests federal regulatory agenciesthe Federal Communications Com mission RC frequencies Federal Avia tion Administration its potential inpose severely limiting jurisdiction over model aircraft despite success AMAs voluntary safety code Environmental Protection Agency may expand its jurisdiction area noise control Also actions other federal agencies quasifederal agencies such US Postal Ser vice connection mailing Model vi ation IRS regarding tax factors affect ing cost ofoperating organization exceeding importance AMA its membership future growth possibly actual existence hobby may hinge future decision federal regulator example ongoing attempt AMA secure additional frequencies FCC RC use interests member ship best protected point view its Headquarters location check Washington DC classi fied telephone directory yellow pages reveals seven pages listings trade professional hobby associations Washington ad dress According calculations approximately 1600 organizations shown telephone directory ranging As sociation American Railroads Zero Pop ulation Growth Inc no accident 1600-some associations have fices Washington DC Bismarck North Dakota organizations recog nize necessity easy access Con gress myriad administrative agencies increasingly influence memberships activities same reasons more organizations relocating head quarters other cities Nations Capital addition 1600-odd associations maintain Washington offices virtually major US company has Washington liaison office interface govern mental agencies associations corp orations assure would maintain offices Washington unless proven value vantage point Washingtonand have several times consulted Associations Executive Di rector General Counsel respect particular approaches FCC Congress believe AMAs Washington headquarters location has proven incalculable value permitting close liaison concerned governmental agencies thereby averting ex cessive governmental regulation over sport important perhapsand frequently deal FCC matters myselfthe continuing close contact exercised AMA headquarters personnel FCCs constantly changing Commissioners staff has assisted ob tainingand retainingvaluable spectrum use privileges summary AMA expected repre sent its members interest maximum extent its headquarters should remain Washington Since responsibilityto pro tect promote model aviationdepends large dgree upon AMAs relationship federal government agencies matter prudent management AMA staff convenient offices involved Fur thermore location necessitates higher cost headquarters operation might otherwise possible additional expense should regarded vital contribution being better able serve needs members Hundreds other national associ ations have found necessary located DC area having moved considerable expense AMA re 80 Model Aviation verse move out area would con trary what other national associations have found overriding requirement Washington presence Very truly yours John F Ryan AMA No 94615 JIM EDWARDS Cont pg 79 saw him last year busy judging hot sun help others enjoy wonderful sport next time see him will probably doing same thinghelping others making possible newcomers compete successfully fairly enjoy ex pert judging Doc Edwards lives quietly beauti ful wife Jackie Mississippi practicing den tistry Radio Control flying Jackie goes contests him sometimes helps tabu late tables new modelers have helped managing judging $1000 contribution made Academy become Life Member thanks us Doc Edwards Would like bea Life Member will assigned two-digit AMA Life Mem bership number L front number will NEVER reassigned anyone will number forever after gone Heres Send $1000 AMA Headquarters Washington DC may paid quarterly increments $250 have privilege designating man ner AMA shall invest spend donation wish money go fund another can designate name will enshrined Academy life rolls ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INCOME STATEMENT year ending December 31 1978 No Member Dues Rate Members Jr/Sr@$ 3008644 Jr/Sr@600414 JrjSr@10002523 Fain Open@10001112 Open@130018274 Open@170040090 Booster@various173 TotalMemberships71 230 Less Partial year credits Total Membership Income Magazines Members $35455800 Allocation distribu tion Free Members 439 Subtotal Other Income Life Memberships$ 509200 Club Charter Fees3572385 Sanction Insurance152250 Sanction Fees485200 FAI Stamps830900 Supply & Service Salesnet755216 Film Rental278100 Interest Income2275965 Contributions29920 Misc Membership Service Fees121825 MA Advertising & Other Mag Income Total Other Income Gross Income Deduct Operating Expenses$134489403 Less Expense Allocation Mag 4675 Net Income Loss Total $ 2593200 248400 2523000 1112000 23756200 68153000 JJ9~P $9 849 2600 1016145 $97476455 36526239 $60950216 L9j 0961 $69961177 $18043551 Reprint & Meg Alloc Per Member UPDATE TRANS-AM RELAY RACE project GO now signed up 60 teams seven people five teams leg also 60 AMA Contest Di rectors signed up monitor teams per formance across country takes place Depart START OF RACE Sept 4 Tues Dulles Intl Airport Sept 6 Thurs Raleigh NC Sept 10 Mon Columbia SC Sept 12 Wed Montgomery AL Sept 14 Fri Jackson MS Sept 17 Mon Shreveport LA Sept 19 Wed Ft Worth TX Sept21 Fri Odessa TX Sept 24 Mon El Paso TX Sept 26 Wed Tucson AZ Sept 28 Fri Blythe CA Oct 1 Mon Ontario CA Leg F G H K L starting Labor Day weekend conjunction raising funds Jerry Kids Muscular Dystrophy Associations annual cam paign Clubs stops will hold lo cal fund raising model air shows behalf MDA club interested doing contact AMAs Special Events department Trans-Am race malor PR effort AMA behalf model aviation gen eral idea gain appreciation Stop-Over Richmond VA Fayetteville NC Atlanta GA Meridian MS Monroe LA Dallas TX Abilene TX Van HornTX Lordsburg NM Phoenix AZ Indlo CA Barstow CA Arrive Sept 5 Wed Raleigh NC Sept 7 Fri Columbia SC Sept 11 Tues Montgomery AL Sept 13 Thurs Jackson MS Sept 15 Sat Shreveport LA Sept 18Tues Ft WorthTX Sept 20 Thurs Odessa TX Sept 22 Sat El PasoTX Sept 27Thurs Tucson AZ Sept 27 Thurs Blythe CA Sept 29 Sat Ontario CA Oct 2 Tues Las Vegas NV END OF RACE capabilities model aircraft addition involving AMA members different kind national activity Bob Doris Rich successfully flew across USA 23 daysfrom Kitty Hawk NC Oceanside CAin October 1975 project directors Trans-Am route essentially same variations Washington DC Ontario CA extra leg Las Vegas final ceremonies Circus Circus Hotel Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Inland ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NJ 03060 Rymond Giboulean 39 High St Old Town ME 04468 George Parker 7 Paul Dr LeeMA 0t238 A Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Dr Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kittery MC 03904 case didnt notice Earl WiCt has already stated some agenda items next Council meeting held Nats items Review magazine policies guidelines review film budget progress September 1979 81 Member Magazines $300$ 124200 7001766100 3005482200 70028063000 20300 $35455800 1070439 10699894 $47226133 44675 $ 741458 use recommendations by-laws changes already formed committee anticipated demanding rules safety NMPRA response requested considera tion plan firm flying site procurement program will proposed John Worth reading have puts other items feel important let hear THIS WEEK special interest groups will probably meeting Council perhaps day before Council meeting will beon Wednesday August 1st Belated thanks Ernie LaChance Haverhill MA George Denault Amesbury MA helped cart gear District meeting Ernie putting great flying demo RC plane kitted whats-his-name designed Trixter Beam few years ago have just completed Beam original plans scratch-built time three channels am looking forward having lot slow flying fun before Nats time As views living up Queen Mary differ some people con cerning Council stayed during April meetings California didnt stay New lesey C New Ysk II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grigg District VicePresident 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 Associate Vice-Ppesldests Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkees NY 10705 John Byrne 3629 213th St. Bayside NY 11381 Frank Deench 9 Willow Ave Piscatawy NJ 08854 Havk thes 46 Cory Dr So Tom River NJ 08753 Adam SaltIer 50 Randi Rd. Apt A-2 Scherrectady NY 12309 Tom Silver RD 3 Bon 412 Messena NY 13662 Hank Smith 2 Lorraine Am Aabvrn NY 13021 PHILOSOPHICAL THOUGHTS thrilling filling satis fying moment have ever experienced modeler came June 12 privilege present aeromodeling 6th grade classes RoyaltonHartland Ele mentary School 95 kids sitting rapt tention absolutely silent seemingly absorbing word over 20 minutes oohing aahing through 42 minutes Marvelous Miniatures Finally taking group school yard flying demon strations Shuttle 2-meter sailplane 20-plus mph winds fractured tail end third flight totally insig nificant compared smiling faces kids Marvelous Try sometime Its great ego good model aviation same time BACK TO DISTRICT II AND AMA spent evening June 7 Kodak Aeromodelers Rochester asked same questions have virtually same problems other RC clubretaining fields RC frequencies noise have very distinct advantage being able use Kodak-owned property Rochester area Yet lost previous field due noise aboard several days three days maximum allowed wife stayed over another day paid full tariff extra day also paid AMA difference accommo dations wife total stay first time wife has taken trip incidentally 11 years Council meetings Furthermore rented car expense ate meals ex pense AMA did pay wifes fare receive free passages airlines either actually spent out pocket reimbursed over $200 cluding wifes -ir fare actually day pleasure visiting uncle up coast wasnt some prob lems gasoline shortage already out Furthermore something too people know Headquarters staff flew World Airways both ways order take advantage low airfares put up lot inconvenience doing AMA dollars watched over Executive Director Mr Worthso read grain salt see sarcasm trash another District complaints new field isbeingdeveloped again Kodak property time hope avoid noise syndrome problems further complicated having Control Line fliers group no space new field suitable fly ing requirements sufficient nationwide publicity make public aware pleasure satisfaction gained building flying model aircraft second questionnaire has mailed out time read respon ses will tallied fact time read Nats summer meeting Executive Council will history ac tions meeting will directly guided responses 158 questionnaires mailed clubs New Jersey New York will returned yours DO YOU KNOW YOUR DISTRICT OFFICERS Associate VPs named head ing column Contest Board mem bers Contest Coordinators listed Directory elsewhcre issue hope seven AVPs four Contest Board members three Contest Coordina tors FAI Team Selection Committee Members Control LineBill Bird 123 Beechwood Rd Florham Park NJ 07432 Outdoor Free Flight Bob Hatschek 316 Grosvenor St Douglastown NY 11363 IndoorC V Russo 143 Willow Way Clark NJ 07066 RC Soaring Leon Pike Rt 1 Lowman NY 14861 add above volunteer graciously takes care moving AMA booth around District request clubs Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 total 19 volunteers other VP serve within District rep resent AMA AMA Use Let know opinions way can better serve Ohiv sylvania West yqna III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District III Vice-President 1101 E Ralin Road Daytte OH 45429 Associate Vice-Presidents Joe Eiben 6192 Edenharst Lynharns OH 44124 Francis Fluharry 504 21st St ViennaWV 28101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadombrook St David PA 19087 tdwardWissr 1521 Sammir St. McKeesport PA 15131 NO DISTRICT Ill REPORT THIS MONTH Delawate e Disttict ef Columbia land h Catrlna vitgiea DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV VicePresident 607 Pallite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Associate Vice-Presidents Wayne Aberneshy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Nemport News VA 23606 Howard Crinpin 611 Beoshmood Dr Charlorrsnille VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 26210 Scottie Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19609 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Paul Yacohacci 6408 Winthrop Dr. Fayenteville NC 28301 has along hard fightfor John Worth HQ staff finally paid off now have tax exempt status back Maybe now AMA HQ can once again turn efforts business running Academy stead writing letters IRS Its tough fightthanks Headquarters month would like report change representation Radio Control Contest Board Wayne Abernethy AVP southern Maryland has assumed position will replace Fred Gregg has done fine job thank Fred dedi cation hard work Wayne RC Pattern flier very active competition flies Masters class very knowledgeable competition needs Wayne will also remain AVP southern Maryland until can find replacement him Anyone around Baltimore southern Maryland area terested Control Line Free Flight Clubs am getting very much correspondence Control Line Free Flight clubs District IV newsletters clubs except Brain Busters know must some guys out Dis trict IV cant ALL happy So lets hear let know what club doing what would like see within AMA Nats Any District IV AMAers going Nats Look up LincolnIll whole week Lets get acquainted Whats Happening District IV Plans shaping up District IV Meeting looks like date will first weekend October As soon date firm will make mailing clubs District 82 Model Aviation Prunes Georges Radio Control Club Prince Georges Radio Control Club Ches apeake Bay RC Club Charles County RC Club have put together Quickie 500 Racing Association club shares work load rotate races between three clubs Anyone wanting informa tion activity contact Kenny Green house PG RC Roanoke Valley RC Club Thanks RVRC putting newsletter mailing list RVRC has fun fly auction planned June 23rd Unfortunately article will appear after event over though am writing early June So keep mind have 60-day lead time maga zine articles hope visit RVRC near future Eastern Soaring Lines Soaring enthusiasts out have just received copy ESL news letter think very good full information aimed Soaring buff Soaring would like copy would like join write Howard Smith 1430 Kingsley Drive Warminster PA 18974 Concord Mall Show Three clubs got together put mall show can see picture very good display set up clubs involved First State RC Club 50 aircraft 30 members Delaware RC Club 45 aircraft 25 members Wilmington MAC Control Line club just proves RC UC can work gether put good show understand about 10000 people per day approx imate average viewing Thanks Scottie DC Radio Control Club DCRC recently awards night years valuable member Fred Neilson received prestigious Al Montska Award Hampton Roads RC Club Hampton Roads club has just second annual Tower Mall Static Show small growing club did tremendous job club has 33 members provided excess 60 aircraft display club two years old sure active group chance visit June 12 regular club meeting very good question answer session about AMA also about what other clubs doing District After meeting adjourned next room refreshments surprise marvelous cake AMA logo words Welcome Mr Mrs Foreman Mary cake delicious wife thank club very inter esting worthwhile evening picture shows club president Bob Howell treasurer Richard Dawson Tower Mall Show Alabama C Florida gia issippi to Rico South tarolina essee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Associate Vice-Presidents John Gorday 631 Queen Circle Jackson MS 39209 Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood 0e. Hunosoille AL 35805 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlee Sr t3iarleston Hgts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Delray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr. Nasheille TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Boo 1532 Foiardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman P0 Boo 1643 Eglin AFB FL 32542 Tom Thacker 2390C Lawrencanille Hwy. Decatur GA 30033 Jacksonville FL Rebel Rally May 26-2 7 thermal got away Free Flighters attacked RC area sending RC registration cards scattering carrying off concession stand garbage bags Now thats thermal reports Rebel Rally success though unfortunate incident unsportsmanship Combat circle witnessed 300400 spectators Such conduct totally unrep resentative thousands good sports hobby Years effort create favorable image public can ruined few minutes bad sporL read about Linda Brown July issue Model Aviation see page 72 now rest story Linda didnt get first girl win top AMA schol arship herself owes some success Brown Free Flight Team com posed parents sister Susan broth nrt Pernr Davidl cast hand won first P-30 Junior Susan second second Spe cial Rubber second Special HLG family flies together wins together earlier issue remarked Richard Jackson built 11 Super Prontos picture Richard Super Pronto No XII John Hudson editor Brandon Fly ers newsletter Brandon FL reports club held contest recently drew over 800 spectators received full page photos text Tampa Tribune DISTRICT V CLUB OF THE MONTH Capital City RC Club Jackson MS formed 1952 has grown mem bership 55 members original group still active Bob Hinkle Bill Payne Frank Ruscio clubs field provided Parks Recreation Department City Jackson Cade Sentell field maintenance supervisor working hard keep city happy clubs mainten ance Billy Collier club photographer pro vided photos picture taken Paul Miley Small Field Free Flight Contest Susan am won Junior High Point Trophy David aroundotPattsrnatthe September 1979 83 l-rIs John Uoraay barney Orndorff holding Award Excellence Oscar Tissue Al Robertson Back Ir Ed Hobson Randy Quattlebaum Raymond Driv er Herman Quattlebaum Barry Driver Jerry Dustt Andy Miner Millard Coulson Larry Welsh Robert Easley Cliff Cobb Jim Hust Phillip Smith Capital City RC Club interested mainly Sport Pattern Scale teaching beginners build fly Illinois ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 60090 Associate Vice-Presidents Dase Davis DA Enterprises Box 335 Haubstadt IN 47639 chuck Delano 7203A Twin Oaks Dr Indianapolis IN 46226 Roger Geers RR 5 Quincy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 709 Nt 44th St Kansas city MO 04116 Oman Lee 819 Mandrake Banania IL 60510 Jim Sears P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Bob Underwood 4109 concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63126 did what appears Indy RC South secretary Don Duncans right expression scans paperwork before treasurer Bob Gasiorowski presi dent Tom Dobbs center Throughout country club officers staff members involved endless papermill organiza tion administration hobby/sport unsung heros real AMA Photo AVP Chuck Delano Things August 15-16 Lexington KY MAC Pat tern Scale Meet Kearny Field August 19 Terre Haute IN RC Club Fun Fly C Banks 812 533-2375 August 26 Kansas City Northern Knights Open Fun Fly AVP Frank Hughes September 2 Holiday Fun Fly Madison County IN RC Flyers Near Frankton IN northeast Indianapolis Ron Daily RR 1 Box 197 Alexandria IN 46001 September 2 Bloomington IL SlRS Mammoth Scale Frank Whalen 15 Norbloom Ave Bloomington IL 61701 309 828-0804 September 2 Aero-Challenge CL Meet Muscular Dystrophy Bill Allen 1626 May flower Dr Dekalb IL 60115 September 3 Kansas City RC Flying Cir cus Muscular Dystrophy Jacomo Park September 8-9 Lexington KY MAC RC Soaring Meet Kearny Field SOAR newsletter confirmed Jay Gerber did film some Scale Soaring Plainfield AMA film Scale Thanks Helen Olsen contribution ensure new film will include important event Congratulations KCRC new hard-surface runway 40 400 ft almost large enough get down onI did say almost Lake County RC Club northeast Illinois sponsored excellent Mall Show Lakehurst Mall Waukegan IL June 2 & 3 Both quality quantity far exceeded expectations Very enjoyable same days beautiful Chicagoland RC Clubs Super Fun-Fly managed get couple flights place about 3rdfrom bottom Contestant turnout rather poor well-managed contest guys better get out winter will too soon As usual good intentions sum mer fouled up Things looked good visit areas summer mechanic strike put out streets two months Now schedules chaos DC-lOs grounded June brings weekend work call July August off Denver check Out DC-8 previously scheduled May So excuse tending clubs contest OH dont have buy BSIm giving away About time reading Executive Council will planning some elec tions Soon club will receive informa tion next year will receiving bal lots renewal applications Maybe too early think about future AMA leadership AMA now stands facing three tall moun tains has very little anyclimbing equip ment mountains 1 Flying Site avail ability 2 Federal Communications Commis sion 3 Federal Aviation Agency opinion AMA management has great responsibility ahead AMA leaders must individuals afraid step out take lead meet formidable challenges contemporary society AMA cannot simply rest home reminiscing yesterday and/or desiring maintain status quo Flip Wilson once said cant hit jackpot dont throw few nickels machine us need throw some nickels now nickels letter form guide directions differ say agree let know have some ideas send may letter changes maintains course presents jackpot idea Dont bashful meeting being planned Chicago area September 79 will invite members trade contest directors AAA meets Nats Event Directors certain others significant backgrounds list may dude think interested let know Invitations will mailed late August now happy landings See yall low igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 luwa Avenue Muscatine IA 52761 Associate Vice-Presidents James Clark 4444 Woodview Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Robert Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 65804 Tiw Price 11267 Sear Sterling Hgts MI 48078 William Robning 4494 Tanglewood Tn St Joseph MI 49085 Oenff Snyles 2601 5 Beaumont Am. Kansusnille WI 53139 Terry Taylor 6306 Lombardy Lane Crysnal MN 55428 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus MI 48174 have just returned SIG/IMAC contest Montezuma IA As usual very good turnout present plenty bi planes As usual DES MOINES MODELAIRES doing usual job running show Modelaires have assist ed contest year have special thank to Sig sponsoring annual event July 12 Governor ROBERT RAY Iowa proclaimed July IOWA MODEL AVIATION MONTH proclamation response request Muscatine Miniature Aircraft Association Iowa chart ered clubs invited participate util izing proclamation PR clubs events have received some correspondence con cerning flying site conflicts between clubs unfortunate things occur would suggest problems best solved mutual cooperation discussion blatant disregard others requirements An act courtesy may prevent prob lems displays good sportsmanship some groups arguing about fields interesting note some multi-in terest clubs encompass RC CL FF severe problems inter ested done contact Ames IA Sundusters 117 Manning Ave Ames IA 50010 ask Mike Anderson Western Lake Superior Flying & Hiking Soci ety 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 clubs manage mix aspects model avi ation difficulty am including some pictures WLSF & HS Notice small field background L-R Gale Trostad Ken Kluad trudge back retreiving models 84 Model Aviation Mrs Al Robertson cnet scorer ana Iviegnoule Classic trophies Hidden hiding behind trophies Mrs Cade Sentell Mrs Cliff Cobb uianay uuatiieoaum auspusys nia Lauarcur Scale Nosen J-3 Cub Thanks Indian City RC Ann Arbor Falcons Western Michigan RAF Sooland RC Modelers Des Moines Modelaires newsletters read have seen some improvement some thanks LES HARD District VII West news letter seminar publish newsletter make sure Zip Codes address phone number helpful See Lincoln Arkansas siana Mexico C Okiaboma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 1500 Anita Street Sulphur IA 70663 Associate Vice-Presidents Bazz Averill9117 La Barranea NE Alborqxserqoe NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Saiphur LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr. Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Larry Sarsor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesnille OK 74003 Another month has elapsed another column duewhat sam hill say time Well starters has real busy time activities especially getting visit different areas meet have sorely repressed must admit however getting few flights Sunday afternoonsthat sacred daugh ters made Beaumont fun flyall 45 miles away plans attend two-week school LSU Baton Rouge June thus hopefully spend some time various groups area New Orleans Unfortunately fickle finger fate pointed way such following multi-mil lion dollar fire chemical plant work job has temporarily changed help put plant back together Luckily no hurt will finish repairs about August 1 maybe latter part sum mer will permit some travel District hope mentioned last month good friend AVPs Ned Barnes hospital following heart attack doing pretty well until couple days ago mid-June new flare up trouble As writing scheduled go Houston tests probably surgery within few days AMA business According newsletters awful lot activity go ing District summer re ports have heard Dallas Trade Show indicate terrific makes sick have missed second time couple months ago mentioned assigning RC frequencies industrial users voice communications systems No dont have good news ever subject discussed Council Meeting Long Beach haste last month neglected mention subject So now understand situation stand FCC AMA has working through FCCs prescribed procedure obtain additional fre quency allocations AMAs proposal has passed first hurdle very laborious time-con suming process gestation period FCC act subject about yearwe probably three four months now similar proposal taken through proper bureaucratic red tape few years ago accomplished acquisition present 72-75 MHz frequencies Hopefully pa tience success can once again should emphasized have never granted guarantee exclusivity frequencies FCC simply reserved us convenient However AMA has through years efforts redoubled now tempted get FCC grant exclusivity based safety nothing else Following meeting Long Beach have again appealed relief high power intruders frequencies Will successful knows Complete success would utterly amazing However can hope least some relief end would encourage individually write FCC elected officials national explaining carefully what concerned about what seek Ask help Remember letter 50 signatures still letter 50 letters signature big stack mail Last month laid out feelings subject Model Aviation magazine what hope last time closing month thought would address hopefully last time subject dues increase took place yearfrom $1 7/year $25 year Now no doubt per centage-wise big increase minute lets look subject perspective last dues increase 1975 Thats right 1975 until 1979 dues did change service provided full membership including magazine Wouldnt nice everything else remained con stant price during period However wouldnt have nice salary stayed sameand Ill bet didnt have ready access figures inflation years has definitely us both costs cases wages AMA able remain solvent some years dues increase due increasing membership However 1977 inflation caught up began eating reserve funds mid1978 crisis finances upon us year AMA red several thou sands dollars Thus dues increase Now lets look increase different light What would have happened would we just followed inflationary trend dues during past several years simplicity have used 7% per year Presidents current soon increased guideline Dues 7% Annual YearActualInflation 1974$16 $1600 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 19 80* Total Dues $134 74-80 Remarks Open member mci magazine 171712Incr voted Counc action 171830No actual crease until 79 171960 172097 252244 252400 $1 3843 * Assuming no increaseand appears case table points out dues increased yearly 7% would actual ly have paid $543 through 1979 $443 through 1980 years since 1974 actually did dues So yes leap dues rather large long term rate increase actually below Presidential Guidelines 7% Now think actual national inflation rate has really below 7% per year since 1974 reality has closer 10% per year Doesnt fact able grow prosper dues inflation rate less overall average show see ing improvement efficiency grow larger really wasnt dues increase wrong putting off long caused difficulty Thought month sure wheels down before landingif prop tips keep breaking just before touchdown probab ly hint forgot think am kid ding An acquaintance has real cute homebuilt kind actually get has enthralled its perform ance once three times has forgotten lower gear props expensive Colorado as C Nebraska C Ntsh taknula h takola IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue Nt 68005 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Blod Casper WY 82601 Faa1 Kenel 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 dim OReilly 4760 N Bansin Wichita KS 67220 Jim Rickeots 516S CloodasSioun Falls SD 57103 1979 LINCOLN NATS last chance before Nats thank stepped forward help make possible have yet signed up would like help September 1979 85 uave I-eonma secretary-treasurer WLSF & HS readies Peanut Cougar flight waiting no wind April 22 FF meet still time See nearest district officer help will appreciated AMA NATS LINCOLN 10 Executive Council recently appointed By-Laws Revision Committee review report revision recommendations Coun cil Once Council has reviewed recom mendations will presented AMAs Leader members vote Leader member vote way by-laws can re vised am honored selected Council member important committee Hopefully within District aware opinions sug gestions constructive ideas welcome Now suggestions can have important impact Whether reside within outside District IX please take advantage added opportunity ex press wishes committee makes its first report Council during Nats week work will continue NOMINATING COMMITTEE year since District IX oddnumbered district AMA members within District have opportunity nominate Leader member Contest Director resident District office District IX Vice-President Nominations should forwarded AMA HQ will circu late nominations members Nom inating Committee event list nominees given district lengthy seldom happens Committee must narrow down two candidates two names will placed ballot Open AMA member receives bal lot dues renewal form may mark ballot VOTE send renew membership time. already have right vote chance VOTEl matters much vote informed enough care enough vote typical amount voting usually 17% 25% AMA membership Make leaders responsible larger per centage membership Odd-numbered district vice-president positions office secretary/treasurer will years ballot District IX leader years Natslets leader voting percentage DISTRICT OFFICERS FOR 1980 District IX Vice-President will need nominations 1980 district officers Included area positions Contest Boards Coordinators Associate Vice-Pres idents positions appointed dis trict vice-president one-year terms nominations suggestions volunteers can forwarded another chance voice opinions District ing managed YEAR OF THE FLYING SITE District IX will probably always remembered Year Nats following also happened 1979 flying sites charter clubs no longer have pay $500 fee insure site owners benefit now free AMA has released new publication en titled Getting Keeping Flying Sites Contact HQ further information two new films specifically designed clubs use getting keeping flying sites have budgeted films will aimed city county governments park boards etc full-time employee position HQ helping clubs get flying sites being created Add fact insurance liability went $250 deductible $50 deductible can see some will call Year Flying Site IRS/AMA UPDATE regard IRS revocation AMAs tax exempt status AMA has successful ly defended itself case showing what Simple Govern ment never simple letter regional commissioner Internal Revenue Service AMA explains AMA able retain its exempt status too feel AMA what merits status investigation itemized things just ifies exempt status guess what No 1 list Disseminating information members via its publication Model Aviation through distribution topical films has produced Model Aviation Nuff said DISTRICT MEETING district meeting scheduled October 27 1979 Kansas City KS details available later See Nats TI4INKIN LINCOLNI Arrzcnu otna x da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redondo Beach tA 90278 Associate Vice-Presdemts Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Sham Fresno CA 93711 Lonnie Kroeber 4295 Boulder Hwy Las Vegas NV 89121 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rt B Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Soowder Ave Long Beach CA 908GB Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter Dr Salt Lake City uTB4l17 Summer flying full swing throughout US Reports out back say Sport fliers out force weekend recently concluded US Free Flight Championships saw number contestants down year partly could attribut ed difficulty obtaining gasoline people did show up flew events total entry also down last year lot CD John Ferrer said meet went off smoothly enough first year running annual show Some good news give once AMA won legal skirmish IRS Most aware IRS ruled couple years ago against AMA remaining tax ex empt ruling appealed upheld first level appeal Appeal higher level brought reversal ruling AMA once again bonafide tax exempt organiza tion Quite bit money spent legal fees HQ involvement sigh relief turn other matters mentioned last months column going hold election later year District X Contest Board members chance think can better job Volunteer job get nomination volunteer position Ill select person run against incumbent based resume Ive already got several nominations volunteers Control Line Board have month left after column appears print act Vot ing will individuals petitions Sig natures AMA numbers will required signature fancy cant read print name under sos Ill know AMA master file doesnt have filing AMA number goes al phabetical order instructions will re printed time vote arrives Votes will mailed postmark deadline will announced Last month reported AMA giv ing some financial help Russ Barrera s model museum mentioned Russ grave condition cancer sad task report month Russ died early May Modeling has lost another giant will sorely missed negotiations Lake Charles re gard AMA purchasing piece prop erty up air telegram mayor Lake Charles says would welcome us visit AMA president Earl Witt uncovered some problems Lack util ities whos pay same fact property donated Lake Charles US Department Interior some strings attached its use Would strings prevent use property AMA Only time will tell Stay tuned further developments Nevada AVP Lonnie Kroeber reports Las Vegas trying get 1984 Worlds Fair catch want put fair Radio fliers now fly course 1984 quite ways off possibility hangs over heads month has busy Ive visited three clubs have three tap later month first club vis ited also largest As matter fact could largest club AMA Im speaking Orange Coast Radio Control Club club has 500 members think night attended meeting presided over president Bill Hart VP Don Johnson bumped Harry Apoian meeting reason mention seem run Harry go sure gets around Sometime back nominated club Award Excellence given Council presented award Bill Hart clubs president accepted behalf entire 500 membership award given OCRCC because sponsor ing benefits Cancer Society years Also club has very active December Toys Tots pro gram charitable activity qualifies award Im proud say Im now honorary member club Bill bestowed honor after pre sented him Award Excellence showed huge gathering AMA film Mar velous Miniatures well-received 86 Model Aviation eagerly awaiting release Scale film fall Control Line Contest Board member Pete Brandt has given some information would like passed mild controversy going right now Control Line circles over use single-blade propellers movement has started ban except FAI events Pete against banning use based inputs hes received fliers Pete has asked print some comments hes received matter Hes hope will stimulate enough interest prompt write Contest Board member know column read others lust District X members Some comments 1 Rather ban single-bladed pro peller develop rigid set approved rules follow constructing both single- double-bladed propellers would include minimum hub thickness minimum hub dia meter types material used con struction methods 2 What believe needed concerning single-blade props set design guidelines putting together props counter weight assembly 3 question planes coming apart matter building good plane will resist wear tear vibrations found flying Speed single-blade prop less likely come apart counter-balance made cor rectly have blade select wood other material 4 rule restricting single-blade pro pellers cavalier method trying ramrodded through no concrete evidence problem single-bladed props Speed lanes some constructive thoughts sure comment Control Line Contest Board member invited town Sierra Madre attend meeting Sierra Madre Radio Control Modelers invite ex tended clubs newsletter editor Earle Levine club presided over president Art Major multi-interest club terests cover Helicopter Soaring Pattern Pylon Racing club has flying site land fill rock quarry days num bered property sale owner wont let put permanent pav ing down runways got around unique way members surplus conveyor belt four feet wide 100 feet long weighs 1000 pounds stake down using runway Very clever enjoyed film Marvelous Miniatures showed presently perusing new book available AMA Get Keep Flying Sites book full tips others overcome problems perhaps similar yours Last least month Ive out town Chino visit friend ly club call themselves American Model Airport Association president club Dick Deiner VP Ed Woodsen club also about lose flying site construction approaching ever closer also reading AMA book finding keeping site Send $2 copy club process incorporating itself plan finding another site really expanding starting ambitious project entire club pitching building Stafford B-24 kit will use training project club members familiar projects complexity also showed Marvelous Miniature club already seen once liked well opted see again meantime want remind AMA display have also want mention have copy Mar velous Miniatures possession excellent film show scout groups civic group want interest model aviation Contact Ill see what can set up THERMALS Alaska o ana on oqton XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 AodM Vic-P,dsets Al tlaer 1607 S non EIn Pncaello ID 83201 Sonon Dresn No 1 Boo 48 8oadniew MT 59015 Ed McColloaqh 53 SE Et Portland OR 97215 Olndo 26808 Done co. Kent WA 98031 COnack Thompson N 3813 Nornndse Seokan WA 99205 Don Zpoy 21418 NE Main St. Rednond WA 98052 new newsletter CL fra ternity new publication dedicated ex clusively Northwest CL model aviation Subscriptions cost $5 12 issues Fly ing Lines produced Mike Hazel John Thompson Send $ Flying Lines 1411 Bryant Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 newsletter intends improve communication among Northwest modelers will include columns written top modelers have seen first issue little help luck will become top publication Good luck guys articles first Flying Lines illustrative quality editorial material Because timeliness inter est across modeling lines have included benefit Fuel Crisis Threatens Model Aviation though subject has glossed over modeling press given bottomof-the-page play newsletters model ers facing critical fuel supply problem Based modeling press scannings talk hobby shop operators correspondence AMA general scuttlebutt what FL has learned about fuel crisis supplier nitromethane hobby industry users including modelers car racers motorcycles like supplier reasons date unpublished has reduced supply 10% what pre viously provided model aviation fuel makers cost what available has gone up 60% according source manufacturer reported has cut six barrels nitro month previous two barrels day wish answer nitro methane AMA President Earl Witt wrote Flying Lines editor John Thompson recently Some manufacturers manufactur ing higher nitro content fuels order stretch supply Bringing matter close home hobby shop Astoria OR told members CLAMS club previously ordered case Fox Missile Mist arrived carrying price ofbetter sit down thls$2495 gallon price confirmed other hob dealers say either cant get stuff will have charge prohibitive prices comment What does mean us CL competition Chances competi tion will go However some fliers going forced use low-nitro fuels can afford commercial fuels can get nitro home brew will suddenly have arti ficial advantage may time follow lead RC Pylon Racing brothers limit nitro percentage allowed perhaps req uiring competitors use fuel supplied contest managementbefore fuel content provides lopsided competition addition should writing fuel suppliers AMA anybody else might have influence asking seek develop alternatives will alleviate cur rent crisis Thank Flying Lines fuel crisis cutting compe tition scene large number events District reporting decreased attendance have guts venture forth finding gas places away big cities fill up get destina tion hope clubs hurt financially nor discouraged putting events due fuel shortage real imagined perpetrated hoax Dr Barber real medical Van couver BC recently made comment what consider quotable quote Doc enthused about quality interna tional flavor flying recent Hawks Spring Opener FF contest asked anywhere country best two nations got together fly FF except Harts Lake Prairie Bong rson IN. or. May issue K Factor edited Betty Suzi Stream Volume 6 No 4 very unique article mini-guide Con test Directors intended help CDs smooth out eliminate rough spots have experienced Pattern fliers intended Pattern contests format compact design lend themselves adap tation other forms competition other club events Back issues may available dont know club having trouble putting events new game just plain interested look up near est member National Society Radio Controlled Aerobatics Since cant remember announce ment has previously made will re peated Jim Zehrungof Portland Aerolin ers has resigned after several years service District representative Navy Car rier Advisory Committee Jim has hard worker has commended fel low committee members Bill Skelton Warrenton OR has selected Jims replacement commit tee Bill active Carrier circles has some ideas entry level Carrier events May can try Northwest Bill Northwest Sport Race has proved very popu lar excellent bridge Contact Bill PO Box 105 Warrenton OR 97146 call 503 861-1033 September 1979 87 I0I FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sn New York NY 10005 OFFICIAL RESULTS ANA January/February/Harch 1979 KEN HIGH Indoor Postal Contest Ages up through 18 unlimited number flights scores adjusted 35 feet Two Best Flights AMA HAND 1 Graham Davitt 2 H Koachutnik 3 Mike Van Gorder 4 Tom Croft 5 Jon Harlan 6 Cathy Mullins 7 David Nault 8 Curt Zink 9 Mike Clem 10 Cohn Di Main 11 Brad Fulmer 12 Bryan Fulmer 13 Jim Katz 14 Eric Newman 15 Traci Harkema 16 Kim Mueller 17 Matt Arntz 18 Kim Poplatein 19 Jim Pugate 20 Allen Kradlak 21 Bob May 22 Beth Ireland 23 Micky Beni 24 Dave Fathauer 25 Carl Linstrum 26 Jim Mollison 27 Greg Benepe 28 Tim Sarbry 29 Ichiro Sugioka 30 Shelby Farmer 31 Paul Lidberg 32 Jeff Everson 33 Steve Spence 34 Men McLarty 35 Bill New 36 Jerry Lang 37 Paul Lang 38 John Brookins 39 Heather Arsk 40 Cliff Shaw 41 Mathew Gagliano 42 Victoria Gagliano 13 Charles Gagliano STICK MIDPIS Times Seconds Ceil ing Height czz5d AMA 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/09
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L r L AMA FINANCIAL REPORT 1978 disastrous year finan cially AMAs history organization ac tually went over $50000 red also depleted over $100000 reserves con trast 1979 going well sizeable surplus expected result year end natural question therefore come contrast results very simple serious situation AMA went year too long dues increase time1978 inflation running wild 1977 decision delay dues increase seemed safe enough AMA over $200000 sur plus funds end 1976 general feeling some money should used before asking members pay dues anticipated time fact almost half surplus would used up end 1977 rest wouldnt enough avoid going red end 1978 hindsight its easy see now moderates dues increase 78 could have avoided major 79 surplus $200000 sounded like lot money about 20% total budget time inflation alone increasing costs about 10% Add major increase insurance costs 78 plus large deficits operations 77 78 Nationals 77 RC World Championshipsthe stage set kissing surplus goodbye Fortunately thats behind us now Al though 1979 dues increase painful continues source controversy fact has successful 1979 membership running over 90% what 78 higher dues rate AMAs budget year assured modest surplus should result see May 79 issue Model v/at/on page 69 few bright spots 78 fi nancial picture example spent $12000 less HQ salaries budget ed Also magazine produced surplus almost $10000 few hundred dollars budgeted helped re duce overall AMA deficit 78 membership processing costs about $7000 under budget low spots 78 wasa $30000 increase insurance costs over what bud geted though budget allowed $85000 cost 77 As statement shows membership insur ance cost 78 over $185000 cost 77 about $70000$115000 less Overall AMA deficit $180000 1978 reduced $56000 wip ing out surplus previous years long ago would have disaster However can now regarded glitch resulting delayed action concerning effects inflation end result book keeping situation shows 1978 books ended huge loss about $850000 bank balance sheet Current Assets start 1979due overlap processing membership renew als new year before end old year Thus AMA never danger ing able pay bills last years operations case getting income picture ad justed catch up loss situation Con fin ued next page ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS BALANCE SHEET December 31 1978 Assets Current Assets Cash Checking Accounts* 407599 Petty Cash15000 Cash Savings Accounts including earned interest unts Receivable Owed Us Misc Accounts Receivable AdvancesEmployees Nats Sponsor Pledgesi 977-78 MA Advertising Receivables __________ Deferred Charges MA Future Issue Costs $ Prepaid Insurance & Other Exp ResaleSupplies Inventory ting & Duplicating Supplies Membership Supplies & Expenses Nats Souvenir Inventory Rulebooks Kit Plan Book II Fixed Assets Furniture & Equipment Less Depreciation Total Assets iZ.ii332 $ 85133931 $ 671267 550098 90000 1239400 322 2334137 1757387 21 2037 4295665 1 98000 392950 2550765 10775298 - 94729 374$442Th55 $1 029 37849 Liabilities & Net Worth Current Liabilities Accounts Payable$1 3506954 Employees Escrow400. Deferred Income Membership Dues 197987945203 Club Charters FAI Stamps & Other j7%50 Funds Scale Team$ Control Line Indoor Team Program FF Team Program RC Team ProgramSoaring RC Team ProgramAerobatics olarship Fund Howard McEntee Fund AMA Property Fund Eight-Ball Fund AMA-FAI Fund Surplus_________ Surplus Balance 1 -1-78 adjusted Net Loss 12 Months Total Net Worth Deficit Total Liabilities & Net Worth 67119 118600 117143 1646351 225482 404933 280415 109700 771642 23000 1251266 $ 13916554 - $ 89819153 5015651 - $11488584 [v32][b-1-10-1-10]]$ 5813509 [v32][b-1-10-1-10]]$1 02937849 * $40000000 subsequently invested CDs Savings Accounts September 1979 75 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS EXPENSE STATEMENT year ending December 31 1978 Expense Salaries$40715451 Annuity1433014 Payroll Taxesj3 Totai related salaries Rent approx 5000 sq ft Telephones Postage & Freight exclusive membership processing Membership processing & Postage Membership Insurance Rulebooks Public RelationsDirect Costs Scholarship ProgramNet Awards Film ProjectsProduction Travel Eq uip Rental Film LibraryHQ Service Officer Service VP Budget Council Mtgs etc Magazine Officers CDs etc $1070439 deducted Income Staff TravelNats Council Trade Shows Mtgs Office Supplies Stationery Office Equipment maint Printing Professional Fees Legal Audit Consultant Insurance General Depreciation Bad Debts Personal Property Taxes FAI Teams Programs Meetings NAA Div Fee 1978 NatsNet Expense Totals Exclusive MA Mag Dir Costs Model Aviation Magazine Direct Costs Unrelated Business Taxes Total Expense Total $ 44721908 2733206 1177080 3408173 5455368 18584162 1190593 2665555 87000 164596 2339991 231651 3185539 1249843 2205442 312526 666834 1053013 994119 962880 43200 231919 2973800 2933174 Model GeneralMembershipAviation AdministrServicesMagazine $ 9159808 328806 588480 922367 $11627700 1366600 176600 1690300 $11859500 355200 direct costs* 382306 FAI & Contests Nats $ 6708300 400000 176600 158400 5455368 18584162 1190593 Public Relations $5366600 282600 235400 254800 2665555 87000 164596 2339991 231651 3185539 624921 839702 78226 200134 1053013 994119 962880 43200 231919 661600 93800 266700 624922 263140220500 7810031200 80000 $100942974 $22036352 $41113423 $1 2938246 $ 33258703 287726 $134489403 $22036352 $41113423 $33258703 $46484675 2973800 2933174 $15678298 220500 31200 120000 $9176655 $15678298 $9176655 FINANCIAL REPORT Cont pg 75 being done very well during 1979 end year books should show surplus will applied reduce remaining deficit last year Meanwhile has major reduc tion concerning insurance costs 1979 could result expense budget reduction about $50000 other hand amount saved depends upon much AMA has absorb costs claims up $1000 per accident Until known end 1979 savings insurance costs currently considered being held es crow reserve against claims very like ly however will insurance surplus will add overall surplus completely wipeout 1978 deficit remains seen present 79 budget doing well expense bud get has gotten out hand con tinued good results rest 1979 AMA should black start 1980 PROFILE OF UFE MEMBER DR JIM EDWARDS L-24 Jim McNeill AMA Historian Internationally recognized Radio Control Pattern flying nationally heralded team manager judging contributions known everywhere gentleman gra cious sportsman seldom has Academy Model Aeronautics bestowed Life Member ship flier spectacular flying career upon Dr jim Edwards New Al bany Mississippi walked out flight line last summer Lake Charles Nats asked chief RC Pattern judges could pose picture fora second two Sure came instant reply So under wicked August afternoon sun big 8-lb Pattern ships whining snapped shot Doc Edwards did Jim acquire unparalleled ex pertise entourage admiring friends around world started young thing age 6 pasting together Paul Gillow Joe Ott Sc solid balsa kits little solid models dear hearts lived 30s World War II found him 76 Model Aviation SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT witn rnantom r-ju ignition engine ooitea Henry Struck New Ruler Navy radio gunner war thing likes Continued page 79 PRESIDENTS REPORT President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS EARL E WITT 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 SENIOR CITIZEN MEMBERSHIP some confusion about senior citizens membership last months Presidents Report Execu tive Council time motion Council Meeting discussing NEXT years dues wherein committee make recommendation council January 1980 actual motion stated voted upon passed record ed tape temporary nature thing [the senior citizen membership fee reduction] should put expedient until commit tee reports subsequently interpreted motion mean decrease dues would start immediately However Executive Director took exception statement basing position AMA Headquarters transcript incorrectly reported motion sub ject committee recommendation position AMA Headquarters staff could handle change middle yearso its back Council facts could work modelers advantage massive cuts government support parks rec reation taxpayers voting down tax increases park bond issues Park Recreation Directors screaming volunteer help US Jaycees have just initiated national athletic program wherein donate supplies work time Parks Recreation facilities tunately backed General Foods Premier Athletic Products benefits offer recreational fa cilities minimal cost volunteer manpower low equipment needs pro motional materials guidelines Volunteers California set up foundation help state park sys tem raised $15 million made 13000 acres land available de partment organize own volunteer program park recreation facili tiesincluding airstrips model air planes Ammunition such endeavors article Seymour Gold* PhD Associate Professor Environmen tal Planning University Cali fornia Gold believes demand recreational land will increase 1000 percent future says unavailability land would imply such future steps use rationing man datory education/licensing some ac tivities multiple-use zoning time space 24-hour use facilities exten sive user fees public competition private enterprise available rec reation resources feel cant convince recre ation facility directors model airFLYING SITES little chance receiving government assistance flying sites Park Recreation facilities Car ter Administrations proposed budget cut some $25 billion seems aimed directly Park Recreation May 24th Congress set ceiling $150 million 1980 Urban Park Recreation Recovery Program Eighty-five percent budget goes local recovery projects 368 localities depressed enough el igible subsequent reports Ive gotten number eligible cities dwindling due red tape month June Congress hold ing hearings figure out cut ___________________________________ government red tape industry costs* Found California ParksandRec agency inefficiency Parks andreation reprinted national RecreationParks Recreation May 1979 planes will provide proper recreation use Dr Golds opinions 1 Most ideas current use about recreation open space preser vation cities premised thinking 1930s 2 Most recreation plans ac knowledge accommodate significant changes trends leisure lifestyles legislation technology values 3 objectives public park recreation systems better ac commodate needs supplier user 4 project past present may realistic light cur rent trends toward aging society growth management decreasing real come energy shortage Let know what think what doing MDA PROGRAM Now modeling programs go ing around country Jerry Kids want remind com petitors man event de serve attention man Bill Allen DeKalb IL event Aero-Chal lenge Muscular Dystrophy Bill has organized past five years Last year working over 300 hours prepare MDA program brought 137 contestants 12 states Canada England event brought nations $129775 Jerry Lewis fund drive wish con tact Bill address telephone num ber follows William J Allen 1626 Mayflower Drive Dekalb IL 60115 814-756-51 17 MORE ON AMA HQ STAFF comments subject precipi tated lengthy dissertation Exec utive Director last months Model Aviation under title Apples Oranges As elected chief executive September1979 77 / SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeilI AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 am interrupting conclusion special interest group MIAMA FLYERS present impor tant report Academy Headquar ters Washington DC As secretary/ treasurer AMA vow bring least three times year up date home office conducting business month would like tell about accounting money-hand ling system way address listed above have questions about AMAs money business dues money handled write will answer will going back Washington periodically can answer reasonable question might pose observation AMAs method doing business efficient well-managed Everyone Washing ton office bonded employ ees dedicated hard-working thought mind report di rectly column traced dollars through path minute enter building until way bank both checks cash will take minute read can relay information Its money have right know 99% money received deposit ed very same day bank mail dues money Joan Shipley opens mail removes check places basket Carol Mer feld receives basket feeds check information Burroughs AE300 computer AMA owns computer information automatically record/ Academy Model Aeronautics believe responsibility membership report organiza tion see will rubber-stamp endorse action official em ployee agree Differences opinion normal healthy progressive organization Maintaining status quo will often lead deca dence decay am firm believer no organization well-organized operated cannot improved upon report subject July issue result Executive Di rectors statement fact Headquarters workers could probably make money elsewhere such working government com ments questions directed reference article Therefore wrote context comparing HQ staff Civil Service pointed out opinion due abnor mal escalation rate HQ staff salaries very doubtful staff could make elsewhere especially government So now airing differences another tack Apples Oranges difference between AMA Government Apples Oranges difference predominant current comparison Director other associations As subscribing member American Society Association Execu tives having firsthand knowledge publications AMA Executive Director quoting can draw complete ly different conclusion statistics some 35 pages salary pay sur vey reports 1977 salary figures Chief Executive Officer referred AMA Executive Director WSAE pertains Washing ton DC its metropolitan area branch American Society Association Executives ASAE average salary quoted $59608 gathered 24 associations similar staff size cluded 58% trade associations trade associations average salary alone $72814 considerably inflates average associations rep resentative WSAE stated Trade associations likely pay top executive indi vidual membership associationsstatis tics prove As average salary cannot con clude figures way relative organization applicable national averages applied figures would deflated further average salaries ex ecutive heads Washington DC 38% higher place such Co lumb us same type counter analysis can applied latest $45000 median salary association executives reported ASAE based budget classifications median salary organization budget range top 64% 161% higher AMA budget depending whethef $564348 allocated magazine included budget whole difference opinion particular $36580 salary however aca demic question Headqaurters staff salariesit within control AMA HQ management estab lished AMA Executive Council impression upper eche lon Headquarters employees overpaid lower grades underpaid something alluded Dr Alan C Filley in dependent analysis HQ 1977 Sub sequent changes Executive Direc tor seem to have worsened status rather improve Executive Director picked sen sitive point used statement As Civil Service Supervisor long standing would have difficulty finding government positions directly comparable upper levels AMA employment pointing out difference between government work AMA level government pay feel managers have great er diversity responsibility AMA staff employees rather less reason difficulty finding direct ly comparable positions because could think similar jobs government employees put six-hour workday office practiced AMA re maining 25% workday being un accounted basis making up doing work home enroute 78 Model Aviation ed big work sheet work sheet contains enough information process membership card computer also totals up money day pre pare deposit slip work sheets transcribed journal totalled balanced month month after bank reconciliation totals posted general ledger Ledgers balanced monthly statements issued quarterly Cash goes through same process Carol puts cash info com puter via deposit slip hustled off bank 1st Union Bank American Security Bank Trust used receive deposits may boring reading some interesting years past asked myself same question may have asked yourself time two stealing going AMA HQ could ever answer emphatically NO None what soever joint CLEANtop bot tom As secretary/treasurer no pays salary am elected membership am modeler like No has brainwashed either drove Birmingham Washington carand back again May speak openly frankly Last year US Internal Revenue Service descended upon home office audited books Z idea being change tax status Eventually move reclassify us tax-wise failed OK what anything wrong going IRS would have located good friend Federal Judge Jim Davis ac tive District Judge pointed out has permitted mention two important points concerning IRS audit AMA last year 1 Any stealing financial irregu larities turned up audit would have serious consequences future tax status 2 Any unreasonable travel other wise expenditures officials would have serious reflection What am telling received clean financial bill health Internal Revenue people aware addi tion AMA books audited annually independent auditing firm Washington DC Raymond H McGivern Company comes once year checks books own pay service want meet some beau tiful ladies handle money snap Chief Comptrol ler Gisele Jackson took picture last year lady has Bachelor Masters Degrees Accounting Ben Franklin University Washington DC born Latvia now part Russia left old country 11 years old Russians swept through Latvia Lithuania Es tonia WW II bounced around through Poland Denmark Germany eventual way America mother died along hard way Germany Gisele studied medicine two years displaced persons camp Needless say likes US best lady first class ac countant feel lucky have First worked NAA 1957 Weve last 20 years since membership mere 14000 year s-iere uiane nawley Diane has professional training accounting too oldest six children lit tle brothers sisters Paul Brian Mary Alice Patricia Maureen Diane makes deposits balances books writes checks etc Another accounting assistant pic tured above Mary Ann Curtin Mary Ann joined AMA part-time basis third year college student major ing Accounting has now become full-time employee assists phases detailed work Dont forget have ques tions about dues moneywrite will answer See next month. JIM EDWARDSCant pg 76 best remember Ohlsson 23 purchased mustering out pay Doc worked way through Mississippi College lifeguard being rewarded small room under pooi itself live taught school principal Tupelo MS subsequently attended University Tennessee Dental School Memphis first exposure RC Pattern flying came Pattern flying legendary today Doc won Masters 1969 Indianapolis came 2nd 1970 Nats immortal Jim Kirkland Soon good sound judgment competitors took hold dominated time big contests 1971 Doc Team Manager RC Team Doylestown PA chief judge Las Vegas NV chief Pattern judge 76 Bicentennial Dayton Nats Also 1976 chief judge South Africa World Championships way being paid South African Association Radio Flyers 1977 US judge World Championships Continued page 81 MODEL AVIATION MAGAZINE INCOME AND EXPENSE STATEMENT year ending December 31 1978 Income Membership Subscriptions dues allocation Advertising Incomenet$ 7102397 Hobby Shop2728146 Other Subscriptions272835 Plans Incomenet SubtotalIncome other allocated Allocation Free Distributions officers CDs etc Total Income Expenses Editorial Expenses Monthly Columnists Drafting Articles Plans Pictures____________ Production Costs Composition Typesetting etc Art & Photo Color Separation Printing Misc Supplies___________ Reprints printing Circulation Expenses Postage magazine reprints_____________ $35455800 $ 10699894 1Q7j39 70333 $47226133 $ 1313800 639200 3030333 83333 2047605 380859 489270 19607592 38738 563164 1368906 3276239 Labels & sort mag & reprint Administrative Costs Telephone Insurance Promotion Miscellaneous Travel____________ Total Direct Costs Allocated Expenses % gen AMA exp Salaries & Taxes$11859500 Rent355200 Miscellaneous Office341 240 Postage.182306 Subtotal Allocated Expenses Total Expenses Net Income Unrelated Business Taxes Federal & State PICKING ON HITS obvious differences opinions among AMA Executive Council members subjectsAMA News has prolific such disagreements since first year good aspect shows dont have rubberstamp Council merely Okays recommendations President Executive Director other hand bickering public hardly constructive opinions important working out consensus final analysis offi cial Council decisions determine AMA policies Hopefully current arguing will settle down Presidents column month theres AMA salaries subject being left Executive Council rather argue further other note some HQ people disagree strongly contrast should noted what Secretary Treasurer says column monthhe visited HQ recently wrote about 2252032 389491 2641523 6347 214244 50000 72364 72038 3258703 $46196949 1029184 287726 $ 58 WHY WASHINGTON recent issue magazine indicated due Cost factors MA headquarters should moved less expensive location Mean its fact hundreds national sociations consider vital DC folio wing letter MA member gives latter side story deep concern RC modeler member AMA have fol lowing recent discussion concerning possible relocation AMA Headquarters wish offer comments mem berships consideration light own experience almost 20 years representing International Telephone Telegraph Corp oration Washington future model aviation un fortunate degree rests federal regulatory agenciesthe Federal Communications Com mission RC frequencies Federal Avia tion Administration its potential inpose severely limiting jurisdiction over model aircraft despite success AMAs voluntary safety code Environmental Protection Agency may expand its jurisdiction area noise control Also actions other federal agencies quasifederal agencies such US Postal Ser vice connection mailing Model vi ation IRS regarding tax factors affect ing cost ofoperating organization exceeding importance AMA its membership future growth possibly actual existence hobby may hinge future decision federal regulator example ongoing attempt AMA secure additional frequencies FCC RC use interests member ship best protected point view its Headquarters location check Washington DC classi fied telephone directory yellow pages reveals seven pages listings trade professional hobby associations Washington ad dress According calculations approximately 1600 organizations shown telephone directory ranging As sociation American Railroads Zero Pop ulation Growth Inc no accident 1600-some associations have fices Washington DC Bismarck North Dakota organizations recog nize necessity easy access Con gress myriad administrative agencies increasingly influence memberships activities same reasons more organizations relocating head quarters other cities Nations Capital addition 1600-odd associations maintain Washington offices virtually major US company has Washington liaison office interface govern mental agencies associations corp orations assure would maintain offices Washington unless proven value vantage point Washingtonand have several times consulted Associations Executive Di rector General Counsel respect particular approaches FCC Congress believe AMAs Washington headquarters location has proven incalculable value permitting close liaison concerned governmental agencies thereby averting ex cessive governmental regulation over sport important perhapsand frequently deal FCC matters myselfthe continuing close contact exercised AMA headquarters personnel FCCs constantly changing Commissioners staff has assisted ob tainingand retainingvaluable spectrum use privileges summary AMA expected repre sent its members interest maximum extent its headquarters should remain Washington Since responsibilityto pro tect promote model aviationdepends large dgree upon AMAs relationship federal government agencies matter prudent management AMA staff convenient offices involved Fur thermore location necessitates higher cost headquarters operation might otherwise possible additional expense should regarded vital contribution being better able serve needs members Hundreds other national associ ations have found necessary located DC area having moved considerable expense AMA re 80 Model Aviation verse move out area would con trary what other national associations have found overriding requirement Washington presence Very truly yours John F Ryan AMA No 94615 JIM EDWARDS Cont pg 79 saw him last year busy judging hot sun help others enjoy wonderful sport next time see him will probably doing same thinghelping others making possible newcomers compete successfully fairly enjoy ex pert judging Doc Edwards lives quietly beauti ful wife Jackie Mississippi practicing den tistry Radio Control flying Jackie goes contests him sometimes helps tabu late tables new modelers have helped managing judging $1000 contribution made Academy become Life Member thanks us Doc Edwards Would like bea Life Member will assigned two-digit AMA Life Mem bership number L front number will NEVER reassigned anyone will number forever after gone Heres Send $1000 AMA Headquarters Washington DC may paid quarterly increments $250 have privilege designating man ner AMA shall invest spend donation wish money go fund another can designate name will enshrined Academy life rolls ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INCOME STATEMENT year ending December 31 1978 No Member Dues Rate Members Jr/Sr@$ 3008644 Jr/Sr@600414 JrjSr@10002523 Fain Open@10001112 Open@130018274 Open@170040090 Booster@various173 TotalMemberships71 230 Less Partial year credits Total Membership Income Magazines Members $35455800 Allocation distribu tion Free Members 439 Subtotal Other Income Life Memberships$ 509200 Club Charter Fees3572385 Sanction Insurance152250 Sanction Fees485200 FAI Stamps830900 Supply & Service Salesnet755216 Film Rental278100 Interest Income2275965 Contributions29920 Misc Membership Service Fees121825 MA Advertising & Other Mag Income Total Other Income Gross Income Deduct Operating Expenses$134489403 Less Expense Allocation Mag 4675 Net Income Loss Total $ 2593200 248400 2523000 1112000 23756200 68153000 JJ9~P $9 849 2600 1016145 $97476455 36526239 $60950216 L9j 0961 $69961177 $18043551 Reprint & Meg Alloc Per Member UPDATE TRANS-AM RELAY RACE project GO now signed up 60 teams seven people five teams leg also 60 AMA Contest Di rectors signed up monitor teams per formance across country takes place Depart START OF RACE Sept 4 Tues Dulles Intl Airport Sept 6 Thurs Raleigh NC Sept 10 Mon Columbia SC Sept 12 Wed Montgomery AL Sept 14 Fri Jackson MS Sept 17 Mon Shreveport LA Sept 19 Wed Ft Worth TX Sept21 Fri Odessa TX Sept 24 Mon El Paso TX Sept 26 Wed Tucson AZ Sept 28 Fri Blythe CA Oct 1 Mon Ontario CA Leg F G H K L starting Labor Day weekend conjunction raising funds Jerry Kids Muscular Dystrophy Associations annual cam paign Clubs stops will hold lo cal fund raising model air shows behalf MDA club interested doing contact AMAs Special Events department Trans-Am race malor PR effort AMA behalf model aviation gen eral idea gain appreciation Stop-Over Richmond VA Fayetteville NC Atlanta GA Meridian MS Monroe LA Dallas TX Abilene TX Van HornTX Lordsburg NM Phoenix AZ Indlo CA Barstow CA Arrive Sept 5 Wed Raleigh NC Sept 7 Fri Columbia SC Sept 11 Tues Montgomery AL Sept 13 Thurs Jackson MS Sept 15 Sat Shreveport LA Sept 18Tues Ft WorthTX Sept 20 Thurs Odessa TX Sept 22 Sat El PasoTX Sept 27Thurs Tucson AZ Sept 27 Thurs Blythe CA Sept 29 Sat Ontario CA Oct 2 Tues Las Vegas NV END OF RACE capabilities model aircraft addition involving AMA members different kind national activity Bob Doris Rich successfully flew across USA 23 daysfrom Kitty Hawk NC Oceanside CAin October 1975 project directors Trans-Am route essentially same variations Washington DC Ontario CA extra leg Las Vegas final ceremonies Circus Circus Hotel Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Inland ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NJ 03060 Rymond Giboulean 39 High St Old Town ME 04468 George Parker 7 Paul Dr LeeMA 0t238 A Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Dr Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kittery MC 03904 case didnt notice Earl WiCt has already stated some agenda items next Council meeting held Nats items Review magazine policies guidelines review film budget progress September 1979 81 Member Magazines $300$ 124200 7001766100 3005482200 70028063000 20300 $35455800 1070439 10699894 $47226133 44675 $ 741458 use recommendations by-laws changes already formed committee anticipated demanding rules safety NMPRA response requested considera tion plan firm flying site procurement program will proposed John Worth reading have puts other items feel important let hear THIS WEEK special interest groups will probably meeting Council perhaps day before Council meeting will beon Wednesday August 1st Belated thanks Ernie LaChance Haverhill MA George Denault Amesbury MA helped cart gear District meeting Ernie putting great flying demo RC plane kitted whats-his-name designed Trixter Beam few years ago have just completed Beam original plans scratch-built time three channels am looking forward having lot slow flying fun before Nats time As views living up Queen Mary differ some people con cerning Council stayed during April meetings California didnt stay New lesey C New Ysk II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grigg District VicePresident 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 Associate Vice-Ppesldests Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkees NY 10705 John Byrne 3629 213th St. Bayside NY 11381 Frank Deench 9 Willow Ave Piscatawy NJ 08854 Havk thes 46 Cory Dr So Tom River NJ 08753 Adam SaltIer 50 Randi Rd. Apt A-2 Scherrectady NY 12309 Tom Silver RD 3 Bon 412 Messena NY 13662 Hank Smith 2 Lorraine Am Aabvrn NY 13021 PHILOSOPHICAL THOUGHTS thrilling filling satis fying moment have ever experienced modeler came June 12 privilege present aeromodeling 6th grade classes RoyaltonHartland Ele mentary School 95 kids sitting rapt tention absolutely silent seemingly absorbing word over 20 minutes oohing aahing through 42 minutes Marvelous Miniatures Finally taking group school yard flying demon strations Shuttle 2-meter sailplane 20-plus mph winds fractured tail end third flight totally insig nificant compared smiling faces kids Marvelous Try sometime Its great ego good model aviation same time BACK TO DISTRICT II AND AMA spent evening June 7 Kodak Aeromodelers Rochester asked same questions have virtually same problems other RC clubretaining fields RC frequencies noise have very distinct advantage being able use Kodak-owned property Rochester area Yet lost previous field due noise aboard several days three days maximum allowed wife stayed over another day paid full tariff extra day also paid AMA difference accommo dations wife total stay first time wife has taken trip incidentally 11 years Council meetings Furthermore rented car expense ate meals ex pense AMA did pay wifes fare receive free passages airlines either actually spent out pocket reimbursed over $200 cluding wifes -ir fare actually day pleasure visiting uncle up coast wasnt some prob lems gasoline shortage already out Furthermore something too people know Headquarters staff flew World Airways both ways order take advantage low airfares put up lot inconvenience doing AMA dollars watched over Executive Director Mr Worthso read grain salt see sarcasm trash another District complaints new field isbeingdeveloped again Kodak property time hope avoid noise syndrome problems further complicated having Control Line fliers group no space new field suitable fly ing requirements sufficient nationwide publicity make public aware pleasure satisfaction gained building flying model aircraft second questionnaire has mailed out time read respon ses will tallied fact time read Nats summer meeting Executive Council will history ac tions meeting will directly guided responses 158 questionnaires mailed clubs New Jersey New York will returned yours DO YOU KNOW YOUR DISTRICT OFFICERS Associate VPs named head ing column Contest Board mem bers Contest Coordinators listed Directory elsewhcre issue hope seven AVPs four Contest Board members three Contest Coordina tors FAI Team Selection Committee Members Control LineBill Bird 123 Beechwood Rd Florham Park NJ 07432 Outdoor Free Flight Bob Hatschek 316 Grosvenor St Douglastown NY 11363 IndoorC V Russo 143 Willow Way Clark NJ 07066 RC Soaring Leon Pike Rt 1 Lowman NY 14861 add above volunteer graciously takes care moving AMA booth around District request clubs Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 total 19 volunteers other VP serve within District rep resent AMA AMA Use Let know opinions way can better serve Ohiv sylvania West yqna III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District III Vice-President 1101 E Ralin Road Daytte OH 45429 Associate Vice-Presidents Joe Eiben 6192 Edenharst Lynharns OH 44124 Francis Fluharry 504 21st St ViennaWV 28101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadombrook St David PA 19087 tdwardWissr 1521 Sammir St. McKeesport PA 15131 NO DISTRICT Ill REPORT THIS MONTH Delawate e Disttict ef Columbia land h Catrlna vitgiea DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV VicePresident 607 Pallite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Associate Vice-Presidents Wayne Aberneshy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Nemport News VA 23606 Howard Crinpin 611 Beoshmood Dr Charlorrsnille VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 26210 Scottie Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19609 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Paul Yacohacci 6408 Winthrop Dr. Fayenteville NC 28301 has along hard fightfor John Worth HQ staff finally paid off now have tax exempt status back Maybe now AMA HQ can once again turn efforts business running Academy stead writing letters IRS Its tough fightthanks Headquarters month would like report change representation Radio Control Contest Board Wayne Abernethy AVP southern Maryland has assumed position will replace Fred Gregg has done fine job thank Fred dedi cation hard work Wayne RC Pattern flier very active competition flies Masters class very knowledgeable competition needs Wayne will also remain AVP southern Maryland until can find replacement him Anyone around Baltimore southern Maryland area terested Control Line Free Flight Clubs am getting very much correspondence Control Line Free Flight clubs District IV newsletters clubs except Brain Busters know must some guys out Dis trict IV cant ALL happy So lets hear let know what club doing what would like see within AMA Nats Any District IV AMAers going Nats Look up LincolnIll whole week Lets get acquainted Whats Happening District IV Plans shaping up District IV Meeting looks like date will first weekend October As soon date firm will make mailing clubs District 82 Model Aviation Prunes Georges Radio Control Club Prince Georges Radio Control Club Ches apeake Bay RC Club Charles County RC Club have put together Quickie 500 Racing Association club shares work load rotate races between three clubs Anyone wanting informa tion activity contact Kenny Green house PG RC Roanoke Valley RC Club Thanks RVRC putting newsletter mailing list RVRC has fun fly auction planned June 23rd Unfortunately article will appear after event over though am writing early June So keep mind have 60-day lead time maga zine articles hope visit RVRC near future Eastern Soaring Lines Soaring enthusiasts out have just received copy ESL news letter think very good full information aimed Soaring buff Soaring would like copy would like join write Howard Smith 1430 Kingsley Drive Warminster PA 18974 Concord Mall Show Three clubs got together put mall show can see picture very good display set up clubs involved First State RC Club 50 aircraft 30 members Delaware RC Club 45 aircraft 25 members Wilmington MAC Control Line club just proves RC UC can work gether put good show understand about 10000 people per day approx imate average viewing Thanks Scottie DC Radio Control Club DCRC recently awards night years valuable member Fred Neilson received prestigious Al Montska Award Hampton Roads RC Club Hampton Roads club has just second annual Tower Mall Static Show small growing club did tremendous job club has 33 members provided excess 60 aircraft display club two years old sure active group chance visit June 12 regular club meeting very good question answer session about AMA also about what other clubs doing District After meeting adjourned next room refreshments surprise marvelous cake AMA logo words Welcome Mr Mrs Foreman Mary cake delicious wife thank club very inter esting worthwhile evening picture shows club president Bob Howell treasurer Richard Dawson Tower Mall Show Alabama C Florida gia issippi to Rico South tarolina essee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Associate Vice-Presidents John Gorday 631 Queen Circle Jackson MS 39209 Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood 0e. Hunosoille AL 35805 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlee Sr t3iarleston Hgts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Delray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr. Nasheille TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Boo 1532 Foiardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman P0 Boo 1643 Eglin AFB FL 32542 Tom Thacker 2390C Lawrencanille Hwy. Decatur GA 30033 Jacksonville FL Rebel Rally May 26-2 7 thermal got away Free Flighters attacked RC area sending RC registration cards scattering carrying off concession stand garbage bags Now thats thermal reports Rebel Rally success though unfortunate incident unsportsmanship Combat circle witnessed 300400 spectators Such conduct totally unrep resentative thousands good sports hobby Years effort create favorable image public can ruined few minutes bad sporL read about Linda Brown July issue Model Aviation see page 72 now rest story Linda didnt get first girl win top AMA schol arship herself owes some success Brown Free Flight Team com posed parents sister Susan broth nrt Pernr Davidl cast hand won first P-30 Junior Susan second second Spe cial Rubber second Special HLG family flies together wins together earlier issue remarked Richard Jackson built 11 Super Prontos picture Richard Super Pronto No XII John Hudson editor Brandon Fly ers newsletter Brandon FL reports club held contest recently drew over 800 spectators received full page photos text Tampa Tribune DISTRICT V CLUB OF THE MONTH Capital City RC Club Jackson MS formed 1952 has grown mem bership 55 members original group still active Bob Hinkle Bill Payne Frank Ruscio clubs field provided Parks Recreation Department City Jackson Cade Sentell field maintenance supervisor working hard keep city happy clubs mainten ance Billy Collier club photographer pro vided photos picture taken Paul Miley Small Field Free Flight Contest Susan am won Junior High Point Trophy David aroundotPattsrnatthe September 1979 83 l-rIs John Uoraay barney Orndorff holding Award Excellence Oscar Tissue Al Robertson Back Ir Ed Hobson Randy Quattlebaum Raymond Driv er Herman Quattlebaum Barry Driver Jerry Dustt Andy Miner Millard Coulson Larry Welsh Robert Easley Cliff Cobb Jim Hust Phillip Smith Capital City RC Club interested mainly Sport Pattern Scale teaching beginners build fly Illinois ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 60090 Associate Vice-Presidents Dase Davis DA Enterprises Box 335 Haubstadt IN 47639 chuck Delano 7203A Twin Oaks Dr Indianapolis IN 46226 Roger Geers RR 5 Quincy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 709 Nt 44th St Kansas city MO 04116 Oman Lee 819 Mandrake Banania IL 60510 Jim Sears P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Bob Underwood 4109 concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63126 did what appears Indy RC South secretary Don Duncans right expression scans paperwork before treasurer Bob Gasiorowski presi dent Tom Dobbs center Throughout country club officers staff members involved endless papermill organiza tion administration hobby/sport unsung heros real AMA Photo AVP Chuck Delano Things August 15-16 Lexington KY MAC Pat tern Scale Meet Kearny Field August 19 Terre Haute IN RC Club Fun Fly C Banks 812 533-2375 August 26 Kansas City Northern Knights Open Fun Fly AVP Frank Hughes September 2 Holiday Fun Fly Madison County IN RC Flyers Near Frankton IN northeast Indianapolis Ron Daily RR 1 Box 197 Alexandria IN 46001 September 2 Bloomington IL SlRS Mammoth Scale Frank Whalen 15 Norbloom Ave Bloomington IL 61701 309 828-0804 September 2 Aero-Challenge CL Meet Muscular Dystrophy Bill Allen 1626 May flower Dr Dekalb IL 60115 September 3 Kansas City RC Flying Cir cus Muscular Dystrophy Jacomo Park September 8-9 Lexington KY MAC RC Soaring Meet Kearny Field SOAR newsletter confirmed Jay Gerber did film some Scale Soaring Plainfield AMA film Scale Thanks Helen Olsen contribution ensure new film will include important event Congratulations KCRC new hard-surface runway 40 400 ft almost large enough get down onI did say almost Lake County RC Club northeast Illinois sponsored excellent Mall Show Lakehurst Mall Waukegan IL June 2 & 3 Both quality quantity far exceeded expectations Very enjoyable same days beautiful Chicagoland RC Clubs Super Fun-Fly managed get couple flights place about 3rdfrom bottom Contestant turnout rather poor well-managed contest guys better get out winter will too soon As usual good intentions sum mer fouled up Things looked good visit areas summer mechanic strike put out streets two months Now schedules chaos DC-lOs grounded June brings weekend work call July August off Denver check Out DC-8 previously scheduled May So excuse tending clubs contest OH dont have buy BSIm giving away About time reading Executive Council will planning some elec tions Soon club will receive informa tion next year will receiving bal lots renewal applications Maybe too early think about future AMA leadership AMA now stands facing three tall moun tains has very little anyclimbing equip ment mountains 1 Flying Site avail ability 2 Federal Communications Commis sion 3 Federal Aviation Agency opinion AMA management has great responsibility ahead AMA leaders must individuals afraid step out take lead meet formidable challenges contemporary society AMA cannot simply rest home reminiscing yesterday and/or desiring maintain status quo Flip Wilson once said cant hit jackpot dont throw few nickels machine us need throw some nickels now nickels letter form guide directions differ say agree let know have some ideas send may letter changes maintains course presents jackpot idea Dont bashful meeting being planned Chicago area September 79 will invite members trade contest directors AAA meets Nats Event Directors certain others significant backgrounds list may dude think interested let know Invitations will mailed late August now happy landings See yall low igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 luwa Avenue Muscatine IA 52761 Associate Vice-Presidents James Clark 4444 Woodview Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Robert Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 65804 Tiw Price 11267 Sear Sterling Hgts MI 48078 William Robning 4494 Tanglewood Tn St Joseph MI 49085 Oenff Snyles 2601 5 Beaumont Am. Kansusnille WI 53139 Terry Taylor 6306 Lombardy Lane Crysnal MN 55428 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus MI 48174 have just returned SIG/IMAC contest Montezuma IA As usual very good turnout present plenty bi planes As usual DES MOINES MODELAIRES doing usual job running show Modelaires have assist ed contest year have special thank to Sig sponsoring annual event July 12 Governor ROBERT RAY Iowa proclaimed July IOWA MODEL AVIATION MONTH proclamation response request Muscatine Miniature Aircraft Association Iowa chart ered clubs invited participate util izing proclamation PR clubs events have received some correspondence con cerning flying site conflicts between clubs unfortunate things occur would suggest problems best solved mutual cooperation discussion blatant disregard others requirements An act courtesy may prevent prob lems displays good sportsmanship some groups arguing about fields interesting note some multi-in terest clubs encompass RC CL FF severe problems inter ested done contact Ames IA Sundusters 117 Manning Ave Ames IA 50010 ask Mike Anderson Western Lake Superior Flying & Hiking Soci ety 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 clubs manage mix aspects model avi ation difficulty am including some pictures WLSF & HS Notice small field background L-R Gale Trostad Ken Kluad trudge back retreiving models 84 Model Aviation Mrs Al Robertson cnet scorer ana Iviegnoule Classic trophies Hidden hiding behind trophies Mrs Cade Sentell Mrs Cliff Cobb uianay uuatiieoaum auspusys nia Lauarcur Scale Nosen J-3 Cub Thanks Indian City RC Ann Arbor Falcons Western Michigan RAF Sooland RC Modelers Des Moines Modelaires newsletters read have seen some improvement some thanks LES HARD District VII West news letter seminar publish newsletter make sure Zip Codes address phone number helpful See Lincoln Arkansas siana Mexico C Okiaboma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 1500 Anita Street Sulphur IA 70663 Associate Vice-Presidents Bazz Averill9117 La Barranea NE Alborqxserqoe NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Saiphur LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr. Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Larry Sarsor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesnille OK 74003 Another month has elapsed another column duewhat sam hill say time Well starters has real busy time activities especially getting visit different areas meet have sorely repressed must admit however getting few flights Sunday afternoonsthat sacred daugh ters made Beaumont fun flyall 45 miles away plans attend two-week school LSU Baton Rouge June thus hopefully spend some time various groups area New Orleans Unfortunately fickle finger fate pointed way such following multi-mil lion dollar fire chemical plant work job has temporarily changed help put plant back together Luckily no hurt will finish repairs about August 1 maybe latter part sum mer will permit some travel District hope mentioned last month good friend AVPs Ned Barnes hospital following heart attack doing pretty well until couple days ago mid-June new flare up trouble As writing scheduled go Houston tests probably surgery within few days AMA business According newsletters awful lot activity go ing District summer re ports have heard Dallas Trade Show indicate terrific makes sick have missed second time couple months ago mentioned assigning RC frequencies industrial users voice communications systems No dont have good news ever subject discussed Council Meeting Long Beach haste last month neglected mention subject So now understand situation stand FCC AMA has working through FCCs prescribed procedure obtain additional fre quency allocations AMAs proposal has passed first hurdle very laborious time-con suming process gestation period FCC act subject about yearwe probably three four months now similar proposal taken through proper bureaucratic red tape few years ago accomplished acquisition present 72-75 MHz frequencies Hopefully pa tience success can once again should emphasized have never granted guarantee exclusivity frequencies FCC simply reserved us convenient However AMA has through years efforts redoubled now tempted get FCC grant exclusivity based safety nothing else Following meeting Long Beach have again appealed relief high power intruders frequencies Will successful knows Complete success would utterly amazing However can hope least some relief end would encourage individually write FCC elected officials national explaining carefully what concerned about what seek Ask help Remember letter 50 signatures still letter 50 letters signature big stack mail Last month laid out feelings subject Model Aviation magazine what hope last time closing month thought would address hopefully last time subject dues increase took place yearfrom $1 7/year $25 year Now no doubt per centage-wise big increase minute lets look subject perspective last dues increase 1975 Thats right 1975 until 1979 dues did change service provided full membership including magazine Wouldnt nice everything else remained con stant price during period However wouldnt have nice salary stayed sameand Ill bet didnt have ready access figures inflation years has definitely us both costs cases wages AMA able remain solvent some years dues increase due increasing membership However 1977 inflation caught up began eating reserve funds mid1978 crisis finances upon us year AMA red several thou sands dollars Thus dues increase Now lets look increase different light What would have happened would we just followed inflationary trend dues during past several years simplicity have used 7% per year Presidents current soon increased guideline Dues 7% Annual YearActualInflation 1974$16 $1600 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 19 80* Total Dues $134 74-80 Remarks Open member mci magazine 171712Incr voted Counc action 171830No actual crease until 79 171960 172097 252244 252400 $1 3843 * Assuming no increaseand appears case table points out dues increased yearly 7% would actual ly have paid $543 through 1979 $443 through 1980 years since 1974 actually did dues So yes leap dues rather large long term rate increase actually below Presidential Guidelines 7% Now think actual national inflation rate has really below 7% per year since 1974 reality has closer 10% per year Doesnt fact able grow prosper dues inflation rate less overall average show see ing improvement efficiency grow larger really wasnt dues increase wrong putting off long caused difficulty Thought month sure wheels down before landingif prop tips keep breaking just before touchdown probab ly hint forgot think am kid ding An acquaintance has real cute homebuilt kind actually get has enthralled its perform ance once three times has forgotten lower gear props expensive Colorado as C Nebraska C Ntsh taknula h takola IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue Nt 68005 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Blod Casper WY 82601 Faa1 Kenel 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 dim OReilly 4760 N Bansin Wichita KS 67220 Jim Rickeots 516S CloodasSioun Falls SD 57103 1979 LINCOLN NATS last chance before Nats thank stepped forward help make possible have yet signed up would like help September 1979 85 uave I-eonma secretary-treasurer WLSF & HS readies Peanut Cougar flight waiting no wind April 22 FF meet still time See nearest district officer help will appreciated AMA NATS LINCOLN 10 Executive Council recently appointed By-Laws Revision Committee review report revision recommendations Coun cil Once Council has reviewed recom mendations will presented AMAs Leader members vote Leader member vote way by-laws can re vised am honored selected Council member important committee Hopefully within District aware opinions sug gestions constructive ideas welcome Now suggestions can have important impact Whether reside within outside District IX please take advantage added opportunity ex press wishes committee makes its first report Council during Nats week work will continue NOMINATING COMMITTEE year since District IX oddnumbered district AMA members within District have opportunity nominate Leader member Contest Director resident District office District IX Vice-President Nominations should forwarded AMA HQ will circu late nominations members Nom inating Committee event list nominees given district lengthy seldom happens Committee must narrow down two candidates two names will placed ballot Open AMA member receives bal lot dues renewal form may mark ballot VOTE send renew membership time. already have right vote chance VOTEl matters much vote informed enough care enough vote typical amount voting usually 17% 25% AMA membership Make leaders responsible larger per centage membership Odd-numbered district vice-president positions office secretary/treasurer will years ballot District IX leader years Natslets leader voting percentage DISTRICT OFFICERS FOR 1980 District IX Vice-President will need nominations 1980 district officers Included area positions Contest Boards Coordinators Associate Vice-Pres idents positions appointed dis trict vice-president one-year terms nominations suggestions volunteers can forwarded another chance voice opinions District ing managed YEAR OF THE FLYING SITE District IX will probably always remembered Year Nats following also happened 1979 flying sites charter clubs no longer have pay $500 fee insure site owners benefit now free AMA has released new publication en titled Getting Keeping Flying Sites Contact HQ further information two new films specifically designed clubs use getting keeping flying sites have budgeted films will aimed city county governments park boards etc full-time employee position HQ helping clubs get flying sites being created Add fact insurance liability went $250 deductible $50 deductible can see some will call Year Flying Site IRS/AMA UPDATE regard IRS revocation AMAs tax exempt status AMA has successful ly defended itself case showing what Simple Govern ment never simple letter regional commissioner Internal Revenue Service AMA explains AMA able retain its exempt status too feel AMA what merits status investigation itemized things just ifies exempt status guess what No 1 list Disseminating information members via its publication Model Aviation through distribution topical films has produced Model Aviation Nuff said DISTRICT MEETING district meeting scheduled October 27 1979 Kansas City KS details available later See Nats TI4INKIN LINCOLNI Arrzcnu otna x da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redondo Beach tA 90278 Associate Vice-Presdemts Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Sham Fresno CA 93711 Lonnie Kroeber 4295 Boulder Hwy Las Vegas NV 89121 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rt B Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Soowder Ave Long Beach CA 908GB Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter Dr Salt Lake City uTB4l17 Summer flying full swing throughout US Reports out back say Sport fliers out force weekend recently concluded US Free Flight Championships saw number contestants down year partly could attribut ed difficulty obtaining gasoline people did show up flew events total entry also down last year lot CD John Ferrer said meet went off smoothly enough first year running annual show Some good news give once AMA won legal skirmish IRS Most aware IRS ruled couple years ago against AMA remaining tax ex empt ruling appealed upheld first level appeal Appeal higher level brought reversal ruling AMA once again bonafide tax exempt organiza tion Quite bit money spent legal fees HQ involvement sigh relief turn other matters mentioned last months column going hold election later year District X Contest Board members chance think can better job Volunteer job get nomination volunteer position Ill select person run against incumbent based resume Ive already got several nominations volunteers Control Line Board have month left after column appears print act Vot ing will individuals petitions Sig natures AMA numbers will required signature fancy cant read print name under sos Ill know AMA master file doesnt have filing AMA number goes al phabetical order instructions will re printed time vote arrives Votes will mailed postmark deadline will announced Last month reported AMA giv ing some financial help Russ Barrera s model museum mentioned Russ grave condition cancer sad task report month Russ died early May Modeling has lost another giant will sorely missed negotiations Lake Charles re gard AMA purchasing piece prop erty up air telegram mayor Lake Charles says would welcome us visit AMA president Earl Witt uncovered some problems Lack util ities whos pay same fact property donated Lake Charles US Department Interior some strings attached its use Would strings prevent use property AMA Only time will tell Stay tuned further developments Nevada AVP Lonnie Kroeber reports Las Vegas trying get 1984 Worlds Fair catch want put fair Radio fliers now fly course 1984 quite ways off possibility hangs over heads month has busy Ive visited three clubs have three tap later month first club vis ited also largest As matter fact could largest club AMA Im speaking Orange Coast Radio Control Club club has 500 members think night attended meeting presided over president Bill Hart VP Don Johnson bumped Harry Apoian meeting reason mention seem run Harry go sure gets around Sometime back nominated club Award Excellence given Council presented award Bill Hart clubs president accepted behalf entire 500 membership award given OCRCC because sponsor ing benefits Cancer Society years Also club has very active December Toys Tots pro gram charitable activity qualifies award Im proud say Im now honorary member club Bill bestowed honor after pre sented him Award Excellence showed huge gathering AMA film Mar velous Miniatures well-received 86 Model Aviation eagerly awaiting release Scale film fall Control Line Contest Board member Pete Brandt has given some information would like passed mild controversy going right now Control Line circles over use single-blade propellers movement has started ban except FAI events Pete against banning use based inputs hes received fliers Pete has asked print some comments hes received matter Hes hope will stimulate enough interest prompt write Contest Board member know column read others lust District X members Some comments 1 Rather ban single-bladed pro peller develop rigid set approved rules follow constructing both single- double-bladed propellers would include minimum hub thickness minimum hub dia meter types material used con struction methods 2 What believe needed concerning single-blade props set design guidelines putting together props counter weight assembly 3 question planes coming apart matter building good plane will resist wear tear vibrations found flying Speed single-blade prop less likely come apart counter-balance made cor rectly have blade select wood other material 4 rule restricting single-blade pro pellers cavalier method trying ramrodded through no concrete evidence problem single-bladed props Speed lanes some constructive thoughts sure comment Control Line Contest Board member invited town Sierra Madre attend meeting Sierra Madre Radio Control Modelers invite ex tended clubs newsletter editor Earle Levine club presided over president Art Major multi-interest club terests cover Helicopter Soaring Pattern Pylon Racing club has flying site land fill rock quarry days num bered property sale owner wont let put permanent pav ing down runways got around unique way members surplus conveyor belt four feet wide 100 feet long weighs 1000 pounds stake down using runway Very clever enjoyed film Marvelous Miniatures showed presently perusing new book available AMA Get Keep Flying Sites book full tips others overcome problems perhaps similar yours Last least month Ive out town Chino visit friend ly club call themselves American Model Airport Association president club Dick Deiner VP Ed Woodsen club also about lose flying site construction approaching ever closer also reading AMA book finding keeping site Send $2 copy club process incorporating itself plan finding another site really expanding starting ambitious project entire club pitching building Stafford B-24 kit will use training project club members familiar projects complexity also showed Marvelous Miniature club already seen once liked well opted see again meantime want remind AMA display have also want mention have copy Mar velous Miniatures possession excellent film show scout groups civic group want interest model aviation Contact Ill see what can set up THERMALS Alaska o ana on oqton XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 AodM Vic-P,dsets Al tlaer 1607 S non EIn Pncaello ID 83201 Sonon Dresn No 1 Boo 48 8oadniew MT 59015 Ed McColloaqh 53 SE Et Portland OR 97215 Olndo 26808 Done co. Kent WA 98031 COnack Thompson N 3813 Nornndse Seokan WA 99205 Don Zpoy 21418 NE Main St. Rednond WA 98052 new newsletter CL fra ternity new publication dedicated ex clusively Northwest CL model aviation Subscriptions cost $5 12 issues Fly ing Lines produced Mike Hazel John Thompson Send $ Flying Lines 1411 Bryant Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 newsletter intends improve communication among Northwest modelers will include columns written top modelers have seen first issue little help luck will become top publication Good luck guys articles first Flying Lines illustrative quality editorial material Because timeliness inter est across modeling lines have included benefit Fuel Crisis Threatens Model Aviation though subject has glossed over modeling press given bottomof-the-page play newsletters model ers facing critical fuel supply problem Based modeling press scannings talk hobby shop operators correspondence AMA general scuttlebutt what FL has learned about fuel crisis supplier nitromethane hobby industry users including modelers car racers motorcycles like supplier reasons date unpublished has reduced supply 10% what pre viously provided model aviation fuel makers cost what available has gone up 60% according source manufacturer reported has cut six barrels nitro month previous two barrels day wish answer nitro methane AMA President Earl Witt wrote Flying Lines editor John Thompson recently Some manufacturers manufactur ing higher nitro content fuels order stretch supply Bringing matter close home hobby shop Astoria OR told members CLAMS club previously ordered case Fox Missile Mist arrived carrying price ofbetter sit down thls$2495 gallon price confirmed other hob dealers say either cant get stuff will have charge prohibitive prices comment What does mean us CL competition Chances competi tion will go However some fliers going forced use low-nitro fuels can afford commercial fuels can get nitro home brew will suddenly have arti ficial advantage may time follow lead RC Pylon Racing brothers limit nitro percentage allowed perhaps req uiring competitors use fuel supplied contest managementbefore fuel content provides lopsided competition addition should writing fuel suppliers AMA anybody else might have influence asking seek develop alternatives will alleviate cur rent crisis Thank Flying Lines fuel crisis cutting compe tition scene large number events District reporting decreased attendance have guts venture forth finding gas places away big cities fill up get destina tion hope clubs hurt financially nor discouraged putting events due fuel shortage real imagined perpetrated hoax Dr Barber real medical Van couver BC recently made comment what consider quotable quote Doc enthused about quality interna tional flavor flying recent Hawks Spring Opener FF contest asked anywhere country best two nations got together fly FF except Harts Lake Prairie Bong rson IN. or. May issue K Factor edited Betty Suzi Stream Volume 6 No 4 very unique article mini-guide Con test Directors intended help CDs smooth out eliminate rough spots have experienced Pattern fliers intended Pattern contests format compact design lend themselves adap tation other forms competition other club events Back issues may available dont know club having trouble putting events new game just plain interested look up near est member National Society Radio Controlled Aerobatics Since cant remember announce ment has previously made will re peated Jim Zehrungof Portland Aerolin ers has resigned after several years service District representative Navy Car rier Advisory Committee Jim has hard worker has commended fel low committee members Bill Skelton Warrenton OR has selected Jims replacement commit tee Bill active Carrier circles has some ideas entry level Carrier events May can try Northwest Bill Northwest Sport Race has proved very popu lar excellent bridge Contact Bill PO Box 105 Warrenton OR 97146 call 503 861-1033 September 1979 87 I0I FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sn New York NY 10005 OFFICIAL RESULTS ANA January/February/Harch 1979 KEN HIGH Indoor Postal Contest Ages up through 18 unlimited number flights scores adjusted 35 feet Two Best Flights AMA HAND 1 Graham Davitt 2 H Koachutnik 3 Mike Van Gorder 4 Tom Croft 5 Jon Harlan 6 Cathy Mullins 7 David Nault 8 Curt Zink 9 Mike Clem 10 Cohn Di Main 11 Brad Fulmer 12 Bryan Fulmer 13 Jim Katz 14 Eric Newman 15 Traci Harkema 16 Kim Mueller 17 Matt Arntz 18 Kim Poplatein 19 Jim Pugate 20 Allen Kradlak 21 Bob May 22 Beth Ireland 23 Micky Beni 24 Dave Fathauer 25 Carl Linstrum 26 Jim Mollison 27 Greg Benepe 28 Tim Sarbry 29 Ichiro Sugioka 30 Shelby Farmer 31 Paul Lidberg 32 Jeff Everson 33 Steve Spence 34 Men McLarty 35 Bill New 36 Jerry Lang 37 Paul Lang 38 John Brookins 39 Heather Arsk 40 Cliff Shaw 41 Mathew Gagliano 42 Victoria Gagliano 13 Charles Gagliano STICK MIDPIS Times Seconds Ceil ing Height czz5d AMA Fudge Factor Score Design Best Single Plight 1 Leeds ENGLAND Anderson Indiana Cincinnati Ohio Manchester Indiana Wayland Mass Anderson Indiana Lynn Massachusetts Woodburn Indiana Dallas Texas Los Angeles Calif Anderson Indiana Anderson Indiana Berea Ohio Beres Ohio Beres Ohio Beres Ohio Berem Ohio Beres Ohio Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berem Ohio Jscksonvil le Florida Berem Ohio Fort Worth Texas Berea Ohio Flushing New York Berea Ohio Tempe Arizona Coral Gables Florida Mansfield Texas Arlington Texas Floral Park New York Springfield Mass Springfield Mass Miami Florida Miami Florida Miami Florida Floral Psrk New York Floral Park New York Floral Park New York 1039 924 4 8670 8486 7 33 7500 725 6142 537 508 6024 4450 312 309 300 259 2SS 2 54 248 240 2 30 219 217 356 215 206 210 4 2 00 1 30 201 1 05 44 1 34 7 26 24 42 35 29 122 091 03 1 947 a a a 511 a 307 308 252 245 245 243 245 231 2 34 222 152 210 323 210 2 00 149 a 1265 a a 06 3 639 5644 S 360 5286 453 4700 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Micro-X Easy B No-Non-Cents Penny Micro-X Easy B Easy B Micro-X Easy B Noonan Novice Penny Peck 800 Compo EZE Twiggy SRPSM Double Peck 800 Peck ROG Peck 800 Delta Dart Delta Dart Delta Dart AMA Cub AMA Cub Bellanca ANA HAND LAUNCHED GLIDERS Best Two Flights 1 Tom Croft 2 David Nault 3 Bryan Fulmer 4 Cohn DiHaio 5 Curt link 6 Hike Clam 7 Hike Van Gorder 8 Graham Davitt 9 Dave Fathauer 10 Brad Fulmer 11 Chris Lane 12 Kim Poplstein 13 Chris Spence 14 Jon Nyberg 15 Jim Fugate 16 Bob Nay 17 Dave Niller 18 David Tornkins 19 Craig Jackson Al Steve Dunn 21 Tim Sarbry 22 Hike Goolewski 21 Eric Sireika 24 Allen Kradlak 25 Halt Arntz 26 Hen NcLarty 27 Greg Berepe Nanchester Indiana Lynn Hassachuselts Anderson Indiana Los Angeles Calif Woodburn Indiana Dallas Texas Cincinnati Ohio Leeds ENGLAND Berea Ohio Anderson Indiana Arlington Texas Berea Ohio Nansfield Texas Reno Nevada Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Arlington Texas Reno Nevada Reno Nevada Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Reno Nevada Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Arlington Texas Fort Worth Texas 370 34 3 388 306 342 292 306 219 230 294 197 19 0 156 159 143 13 3 124 118 125 125 114 122 120 111 104 85 115 390 335 358 300 162 279 322 207 220 300 193 180 145 138 128 115 120 115 125 122 112 101 114 101 86 85 x 750 678 746 606 704 571 628 426 450 594 390 370 301 297 271 248 244 233 250 247 226 223 234 212 190 17 0 115 43 35 43 30 43 35 43 20 23 43 214 23 214 26 23 23 23 21 4 26 26 23 23 28 23 23 21 4 902 1000 902 1080 902 1000 902 1323 1234 902 1281 1234 1281 1160 1234 1234 1234 1281 1150 1160 1234 1234 1160 1234 1234 1281 1281 68 5 678 67 3 655 635 571 566 564 555 536 500 457 386 34 5 334 306 301 298 290 287 279 275 271 252 234 218 147 Sweepette 16 mod Sweepette 15 Sweepette 16 Coot original Coot original modified Coot Coot Coot Coot original Strato Strato Coot Coot original Coot Coot original original 88 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/09
Page Numbers: 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88
L r L AMA FINANCIAL REPORT 1978 disastrous year finan cially AMAs history organization ac tually went over $50000 red also depleted over $100000 reserves con trast 1979 going well sizeable surplus expected result year end natural question therefore come contrast results very simple serious situation AMA went year too long dues increase time1978 inflation running wild 1977 decision delay dues increase seemed safe enough AMA over $200000 sur plus funds end 1976 general feeling some money should used before asking members pay dues anticipated time fact almost half surplus would used up end 1977 rest wouldnt enough avoid going red end 1978 hindsight its easy see now moderates dues increase 78 could have avoided major 79 surplus $200000 sounded like lot money about 20% total budget time inflation alone increasing costs about 10% Add major increase insurance costs 78 plus large deficits operations 77 78 Nationals 77 RC World Championshipsthe stage set kissing surplus goodbye Fortunately thats behind us now Al though 1979 dues increase painful continues source controversy fact has successful 1979 membership running over 90% what 78 higher dues rate AMAs budget year assured modest surplus should result see May 79 issue Model v/at/on page 69 few bright spots 78 fi nancial picture example spent $12000 less HQ salaries budget ed Also magazine produced surplus almost $10000 few hundred dollars budgeted helped re duce overall AMA deficit 78 membership processing costs about $7000 under budget low spots 78 wasa $30000 increase insurance costs over what bud geted though budget allowed $85000 cost 77 As statement shows membership insur ance cost 78 over $185000 cost 77 about $70000$115000 less Overall AMA deficit $180000 1978 reduced $56000 wip ing out surplus previous years long ago would have disaster However can now regarded glitch resulting delayed action concerning effects inflation end result book keeping situation shows 1978 books ended huge loss about $850000 bank balance sheet Current Assets start 1979due overlap processing membership renew als new year before end old year Thus AMA never danger ing able pay bills last years operations case getting income picture ad justed catch up loss situation Con fin ued next page ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS BALANCE SHEET December 31 1978 Assets Current Assets Cash Checking Accounts* 407599 Petty Cash15000 Cash Savings Accounts including earned interest unts Receivable Owed Us Misc Accounts Receivable AdvancesEmployees Nats Sponsor Pledgesi 977-78 MA Advertising Receivables __________ Deferred Charges MA Future Issue Costs $ Prepaid Insurance & Other Exp ResaleSupplies Inventory ting & Duplicating Supplies Membership Supplies & Expenses Nats Souvenir Inventory Rulebooks Kit Plan Book II Fixed Assets Furniture & Equipment Less Depreciation Total Assets iZ.ii332 $ 85133931 $ 671267 550098 90000 1239400 322 2334137 1757387 21 2037 4295665 1 98000 392950 2550765 10775298 - 94729 374$442Th55 $1 029 37849 Liabilities & Net Worth Current Liabilities Accounts Payable$1 3506954 Employees Escrow400. Deferred Income Membership Dues 197987945203 Club Charters FAI Stamps & Other j7%50 Funds Scale Team$ Control Line Indoor Team Program FF Team Program RC Team ProgramSoaring RC Team ProgramAerobatics olarship Fund Howard McEntee Fund AMA Property Fund Eight-Ball Fund AMA-FAI Fund Surplus_________ Surplus Balance 1 -1-78 adjusted Net Loss 12 Months Total Net Worth Deficit Total Liabilities & Net Worth 67119 118600 117143 1646351 225482 404933 280415 109700 771642 23000 1251266 $ 13916554 - $ 89819153 5015651 - $11488584 [v32][b-1-10-1-10]]$ 5813509 [v32][b-1-10-1-10]]$1 02937849 * $40000000 subsequently invested CDs Savings Accounts September 1979 75 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS EXPENSE STATEMENT year ending December 31 1978 Expense Salaries$40715451 Annuity1433014 Payroll Taxesj3 Totai related salaries Rent approx 5000 sq ft Telephones Postage & Freight exclusive membership processing Membership processing & Postage Membership Insurance Rulebooks Public RelationsDirect Costs Scholarship ProgramNet Awards Film ProjectsProduction Travel Eq uip Rental Film LibraryHQ Service Officer Service VP Budget Council Mtgs etc Magazine Officers CDs etc $1070439 deducted Income Staff TravelNats Council Trade Shows Mtgs Office Supplies Stationery Office Equipment maint Printing Professional Fees Legal Audit Consultant Insurance General Depreciation Bad Debts Personal Property Taxes FAI Teams Programs Meetings NAA Div Fee 1978 NatsNet Expense Totals Exclusive MA Mag Dir Costs Model Aviation Magazine Direct Costs Unrelated Business Taxes Total Expense Total $ 44721908 2733206 1177080 3408173 5455368 18584162 1190593 2665555 87000 164596 2339991 231651 3185539 1249843 2205442 312526 666834 1053013 994119 962880 43200 231919 2973800 2933174 Model GeneralMembershipAviation AdministrServicesMagazine $ 9159808 328806 588480 922367 $11627700 1366600 176600 1690300 $11859500 355200 direct costs* 382306 FAI & Contests Nats $ 6708300 400000 176600 158400 5455368 18584162 1190593 Public Relations $5366600 282600 235400 254800 2665555 87000 164596 2339991 231651 3185539 624921 839702 78226 200134 1053013 994119 962880 43200 231919 661600 93800 266700 624922 263140220500 7810031200 80000 $100942974 $22036352 $41113423 $1 2938246 $ 33258703 287726 $134489403 $22036352 $41113423 $33258703 $46484675 2973800 2933174 $15678298 220500 31200 120000 $9176655 $15678298 $9176655 FINANCIAL REPORT Cont pg 75 being done very well during 1979 end year books should show surplus will applied reduce remaining deficit last year Meanwhile has major reduc tion concerning insurance costs 1979 could result expense budget reduction about $50000 other hand amount saved depends upon much AMA has absorb costs claims up $1000 per accident Until known end 1979 savings insurance costs currently considered being held es crow reserve against claims very like ly however will insurance surplus will add overall surplus completely wipeout 1978 deficit remains seen present 79 budget doing well expense bud get has gotten out hand con tinued good results rest 1979 AMA should black start 1980 PROFILE OF UFE MEMBER DR JIM EDWARDS L-24 Jim McNeill AMA Historian Internationally recognized Radio Control Pattern flying nationally heralded team manager judging contributions known everywhere gentleman gra cious sportsman seldom has Academy Model Aeronautics bestowed Life Member ship flier spectacular flying career upon Dr jim Edwards New Al bany Mississippi walked out flight line last summer Lake Charles Nats asked chief RC Pattern judges could pose picture fora second two Sure came instant reply So under wicked August afternoon sun big 8-lb Pattern ships whining snapped shot Doc Edwards did Jim acquire unparalleled ex pertise entourage admiring friends around world started young thing age 6 pasting together Paul Gillow Joe Ott Sc solid balsa kits little solid models dear hearts lived 30s World War II found him 76 Model Aviation SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT witn rnantom r-ju ignition engine ooitea Henry Struck New Ruler Navy radio gunner war thing likes Continued page 79 PRESIDENTS REPORT President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS EARL E WITT 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 SENIOR CITIZEN MEMBERSHIP some confusion about senior citizens membership last months Presidents Report Execu tive Council time motion Council Meeting discussing NEXT years dues wherein committee make recommendation council January 1980 actual motion stated voted upon passed record ed tape temporary nature thing [the senior citizen membership fee reduction] should put expedient until commit tee reports subsequently interpreted motion mean decrease dues would start immediately However Executive Director took exception statement basing position AMA Headquarters transcript incorrectly reported motion sub ject committee recommendation position AMA Headquarters staff could handle change middle yearso its back Council facts could work modelers advantage massive cuts government support parks rec reation taxpayers voting down tax increases park bond issues Park Recreation Directors screaming volunteer help US Jaycees have just initiated national athletic program wherein donate supplies work time Parks Recreation facilities tunately backed General Foods Premier Athletic Products benefits offer recreational fa cilities minimal cost volunteer manpower low equipment needs pro motional materials guidelines Volunteers California set up foundation help state park sys tem raised $15 million made 13000 acres land available de partment organize own volunteer program park recreation facili tiesincluding airstrips model air planes Ammunition such endeavors article Seymour Gold* PhD Associate Professor Environmen tal Planning University Cali fornia Gold believes demand recreational land will increase 1000 percent future says unavailability land would imply such future steps use rationing man datory education/licensing some ac tivities multiple-use zoning time space 24-hour use facilities exten sive user fees public competition private enterprise available rec reation resources feel cant convince recre ation facility directors model airFLYING SITES little chance receiving government assistance flying sites Park Recreation facilities Car ter Administrations proposed budget cut some $25 billion seems aimed directly Park Recreation May 24th Congress set ceiling $150 million 1980 Urban Park Recreation Recovery Program Eighty-five percent budget goes local recovery projects 368 localities depressed enough el igible subsequent reports Ive gotten number eligible cities dwindling due red tape month June Congress hold ing hearings figure out cut ___________________________________ government red tape industry costs* Found California ParksandRec agency inefficiency Parks andreation reprinted national RecreationParks Recreation May 1979 planes will provide proper recreation use Dr Golds opinions 1 Most ideas current use about recreation open space preser vation cities premised thinking 1930s 2 Most recreation plans ac knowledge accommodate significant changes trends leisure lifestyles legislation technology values 3 objectives public park recreation systems better ac commodate needs supplier user 4 project past present may realistic light cur rent trends toward aging society growth management decreasing real come energy shortage Let know what think what doing MDA PROGRAM Now modeling programs go ing around country Jerry Kids want remind com petitors man event de serve attention man Bill Allen DeKalb IL event Aero-Chal lenge Muscular Dystrophy Bill has organized past five years Last year working over 300 hours prepare MDA program brought 137 contestants 12 states Canada England event brought nations $129775 Jerry Lewis fund drive wish con tact Bill address telephone num ber follows William J Allen 1626 Mayflower Drive Dekalb IL 60115 814-756-51 17 MORE ON AMA HQ STAFF comments subject precipi tated lengthy dissertation Exec utive Director last months Model Aviation under title Apples Oranges As elected chief executive September1979 77 / SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeilI AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 am interrupting conclusion special interest group MIAMA FLYERS present impor tant report Academy Headquar ters Washington DC As secretary/ treasurer AMA vow bring least three times year up date home office conducting business month would like tell about accounting money-hand ling system way address listed above have questions about AMAs money business dues money handled write will answer will going back Washington periodically can answer reasonable question might pose observation AMAs method doing business efficient well-managed Everyone Washing ton office bonded employ ees dedicated hard-working thought mind report di rectly column traced dollars through path minute enter building until way bank both checks cash will take minute read can relay information Its money have right know 99% money received deposit ed very same day bank mail dues money Joan Shipley opens mail removes check places basket Carol Mer feld receives basket feeds check information Burroughs AE300 computer AMA owns computer information automatically record/ Academy Model Aeronautics believe responsibility membership report organiza tion see will rubber-stamp endorse action official em ployee agree Differences opinion normal healthy progressive organization Maintaining status quo will often lead deca dence decay am firm believer no organization well-organized operated cannot improved upon report subject July issue result Executive Di rectors statement fact Headquarters workers could probably make money elsewhere such working government com ments questions directed reference article Therefore wrote context comparing HQ staff Civil Service pointed out opinion due abnor mal escalation rate HQ staff salaries very doubtful staff could make elsewhere especially government So now airing differences another tack Apples Oranges difference between AMA Government Apples Oranges difference predominant current comparison Director other associations As subscribing member American Society Association Execu tives having firsthand knowledge publications AMA Executive Director quoting can draw complete ly different conclusion statistics some 35 pages salary pay sur vey reports 1977 salary figures Chief Executive Officer referred AMA Executive Director WSAE pertains Washing ton DC its metropolitan area branch American Society Association Executives ASAE average salary quoted $59608 gathered 24 associations similar staff size cluded 58% trade associations trade associations average salary alone $72814 considerably inflates average associations rep resentative WSAE stated Trade associations likely pay top executive indi vidual membership associationsstatis tics prove As average salary cannot con clude figures way relative organization applicable national averages applied figures would deflated further average salaries ex ecutive heads Washington DC 38% higher place such Co lumb us same type counter analysis can applied latest $45000 median salary association executives reported ASAE based budget classifications median salary organization budget range top 64% 161% higher AMA budget depending whethef $564348 allocated magazine included budget whole difference opinion particular $36580 salary however aca demic question Headqaurters staff salariesit within control AMA HQ management estab lished AMA Executive Council impression upper eche lon Headquarters employees overpaid lower grades underpaid something alluded Dr Alan C Filley in dependent analysis HQ 1977 Sub sequent changes Executive Direc tor seem to have worsened status rather improve Executive Director picked sen sitive point used statement As Civil Service Supervisor long standing would have difficulty finding government positions directly comparable upper levels AMA employment pointing out difference between government work AMA level government pay feel managers have great er diversity responsibility AMA staff employees rather less reason difficulty finding direct ly comparable positions because could think similar jobs government employees put six-hour workday office practiced AMA re maining 25% workday being un accounted basis making up doing work home enroute 78 Model Aviation ed big work sheet work sheet contains enough information process membership card computer also totals up money day pre pare deposit slip work sheets transcribed journal totalled balanced month month after bank reconciliation totals posted general ledger Ledgers balanced monthly statements issued quarterly Cash goes through same process Carol puts cash info com puter via deposit slip hustled off bank 1st Union Bank American Security Bank Trust used receive deposits may boring reading some interesting years past asked myself same question may have asked yourself time two stealing going AMA HQ could ever answer emphatically NO None what soever joint CLEANtop bot tom As secretary/treasurer no pays salary am elected membership am modeler like No has brainwashed either drove Birmingham Washington carand back again May speak openly frankly Last year US Internal Revenue Service descended upon home office audited books Z idea being change tax status Eventually move reclassify us tax-wise failed OK what anything wrong going IRS would have located good friend Federal Judge Jim Davis ac tive District Judge pointed out has permitted mention two important points concerning IRS audit AMA last year 1 Any stealing financial irregu larities turned up audit would have serious consequences future tax status 2 Any unreasonable travel other wise expenditures officials would have serious reflection What am telling received clean financial bill health Internal Revenue people aware addi tion AMA books audited annually independent auditing firm Washington DC Raymond H McGivern Company comes once year checks books own pay service want meet some beau tiful ladies handle money snap Chief Comptrol ler Gisele Jackson took picture last year lady has Bachelor Masters Degrees Accounting Ben Franklin University Washington DC born Latvia now part Russia left old country 11 years old Russians swept through Latvia Lithuania Es tonia WW II bounced around through Poland Denmark Germany eventual way America mother died along hard way Germany Gisele studied medicine two years displaced persons camp Needless say likes US best lady first class ac countant feel lucky have First worked NAA 1957 Weve last 20 years since membership mere 14000 year s-iere uiane nawley Diane has professional training accounting too oldest six children lit tle brothers sisters Paul Brian Mary Alice Patricia Maureen Diane makes deposits balances books writes checks etc Another accounting assistant pic tured above Mary Ann Curtin Mary Ann joined AMA part-time basis third year college student major ing Accounting has now become full-time employee assists phases detailed work Dont forget have ques tions about dues moneywrite will answer See next month. JIM EDWARDSCant pg 76 best remember Ohlsson 23 purchased mustering out pay Doc worked way through Mississippi College lifeguard being rewarded small room under pooi itself live taught school principal Tupelo MS subsequently attended University Tennessee Dental School Memphis first exposure RC Pattern flying came Pattern flying legendary today Doc won Masters 1969 Indianapolis came 2nd 1970 Nats immortal Jim Kirkland Soon good sound judgment competitors took hold dominated time big contests 1971 Doc Team Manager RC Team Doylestown PA chief judge Las Vegas NV chief Pattern judge 76 Bicentennial Dayton Nats Also 1976 chief judge South Africa World Championships way being paid South African Association Radio Flyers 1977 US judge World Championships Continued page 81 MODEL AVIATION MAGAZINE INCOME AND EXPENSE STATEMENT year ending December 31 1978 Income Membership Subscriptions dues allocation Advertising Incomenet$ 7102397 Hobby Shop2728146 Other Subscriptions272835 Plans Incomenet SubtotalIncome other allocated Allocation Free Distributions officers CDs etc Total Income Expenses Editorial Expenses Monthly Columnists Drafting Articles Plans Pictures____________ Production Costs Composition Typesetting etc Art & Photo Color Separation Printing Misc Supplies___________ Reprints printing Circulation Expenses Postage magazine reprints_____________ $35455800 $ 10699894 1Q7j39 70333 $47226133 $ 1313800 639200 3030333 83333 2047605 380859 489270 19607592 38738 563164 1368906 3276239 Labels & sort mag & reprint Administrative Costs Telephone Insurance Promotion Miscellaneous Travel____________ Total Direct Costs Allocated Expenses % gen AMA exp Salaries & Taxes$11859500 Rent355200 Miscellaneous Office341 240 Postage.182306 Subtotal Allocated Expenses Total Expenses Net Income Unrelated Business Taxes Federal & State PICKING ON HITS obvious differences opinions among AMA Executive Council members subjectsAMA News has prolific such disagreements since first year good aspect shows dont have rubberstamp Council merely Okays recommendations President Executive Director other hand bickering public hardly constructive opinions important working out consensus final analysis offi cial Council decisions determine AMA policies Hopefully current arguing will settle down Presidents column month theres AMA salaries subject being left Executive Council rather argue further other note some HQ people disagree strongly contrast should noted what Secretary Treasurer says column monthhe visited HQ recently wrote about 2252032 389491 2641523 6347 214244 50000 72364 72038 3258703 $46196949 1029184 287726 $ 58 WHY WASHINGTON recent issue magazine indicated due Cost factors MA headquarters should moved less expensive location Mean its fact hundreds national sociations consider vital DC folio wing letter MA member gives latter side story deep concern RC modeler member AMA have fol lowing recent discussion concerning possible relocation AMA Headquarters wish offer comments mem berships consideration light own experience almost 20 years representing International Telephone Telegraph Corp oration Washington future model aviation un fortunate degree rests federal regulatory agenciesthe Federal Communications Com mission RC frequencies Federal Avia tion Administration its potential inpose severely limiting jurisdiction over model aircraft despite success AMAs voluntary safety code Environmental Protection Agency may expand its jurisdiction area noise control Also actions other federal agencies quasifederal agencies such US Postal Ser vice connection mailing Model vi ation IRS regarding tax factors affect ing cost ofoperating organization exceeding importance AMA its membership future growth possibly actual existence hobby may hinge future decision federal regulator example ongoing attempt AMA secure additional frequencies FCC RC use interests member ship best protected point view its Headquarters location check Washington DC classi fied telephone directory yellow pages reveals seven pages listings trade professional hobby associations Washington ad dress According calculations approximately 1600 organizations shown telephone directory ranging As sociation American Railroads Zero Pop ulation Growth Inc no accident 1600-some associations have fices Washington DC Bismarck North Dakota organizations recog nize necessity easy access Con gress myriad administrative agencies increasingly influence memberships activities same reasons more organizations relocating head quarters other cities Nations Capital addition 1600-odd associations maintain Washington offices virtually major US company has Washington liaison office interface govern mental agencies associations corp orations assure would maintain offices Washington unless proven value vantage point Washingtonand have several times consulted Associations Executive Di rector General Counsel respect particular approaches FCC Congress believe AMAs Washington headquarters location has proven incalculable value permitting close liaison concerned governmental agencies thereby averting ex cessive governmental regulation over sport important perhapsand frequently deal FCC matters myselfthe continuing close contact exercised AMA headquarters personnel FCCs constantly changing Commissioners staff has assisted ob tainingand retainingvaluable spectrum use privileges summary AMA expected repre sent its members interest maximum extent its headquarters should remain Washington Since responsibilityto pro tect promote model aviationdepends large dgree upon AMAs relationship federal government agencies matter prudent management AMA staff convenient offices involved Fur thermore location necessitates higher cost headquarters operation might otherwise possible additional expense should regarded vital contribution being better able serve needs members Hundreds other national associ ations have found necessary located DC area having moved considerable expense AMA re 80 Model Aviation verse move out area would con trary what other national associations have found overriding requirement Washington presence Very truly yours John F Ryan AMA No 94615 JIM EDWARDS Cont pg 79 saw him last year busy judging hot sun help others enjoy wonderful sport next time see him will probably doing same thinghelping others making possible newcomers compete successfully fairly enjoy ex pert judging Doc Edwards lives quietly beauti ful wife Jackie Mississippi practicing den tistry Radio Control flying Jackie goes contests him sometimes helps tabu late tables new modelers have helped managing judging $1000 contribution made Academy become Life Member thanks us Doc Edwards Would like bea Life Member will assigned two-digit AMA Life Mem bership number L front number will NEVER reassigned anyone will number forever after gone Heres Send $1000 AMA Headquarters Washington DC may paid quarterly increments $250 have privilege designating man ner AMA shall invest spend donation wish money go fund another can designate name will enshrined Academy life rolls ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INCOME STATEMENT year ending December 31 1978 No Member Dues Rate Members Jr/Sr@$ 3008644 Jr/Sr@600414 JrjSr@10002523 Fain Open@10001112 Open@130018274 Open@170040090 Booster@various173 TotalMemberships71 230 Less Partial year credits Total Membership Income Magazines Members $35455800 Allocation distribu tion Free Members 439 Subtotal Other Income Life Memberships$ 509200 Club Charter Fees3572385 Sanction Insurance152250 Sanction Fees485200 FAI Stamps830900 Supply & Service Salesnet755216 Film Rental278100 Interest Income2275965 Contributions29920 Misc Membership Service Fees121825 MA Advertising & Other Mag Income Total Other Income Gross Income Deduct Operating Expenses$134489403 Less Expense Allocation Mag 4675 Net Income Loss Total $ 2593200 248400 2523000 1112000 23756200 68153000 JJ9~P $9 849 2600 1016145 $97476455 36526239 $60950216 L9j 0961 $69961177 $18043551 Reprint & Meg Alloc Per Member UPDATE TRANS-AM RELAY RACE project GO now signed up 60 teams seven people five teams leg also 60 AMA Contest Di rectors signed up monitor teams per formance across country takes place Depart START OF RACE Sept 4 Tues Dulles Intl Airport Sept 6 Thurs Raleigh NC Sept 10 Mon Columbia SC Sept 12 Wed Montgomery AL Sept 14 Fri Jackson MS Sept 17 Mon Shreveport LA Sept 19 Wed Ft Worth TX Sept21 Fri Odessa TX Sept 24 Mon El Paso TX Sept 26 Wed Tucson AZ Sept 28 Fri Blythe CA Oct 1 Mon Ontario CA Leg F G H K L starting Labor Day weekend conjunction raising funds Jerry Kids Muscular Dystrophy Associations annual cam paign Clubs stops will hold lo cal fund raising model air shows behalf MDA club interested doing contact AMAs Special Events department Trans-Am race malor PR effort AMA behalf model aviation gen eral idea gain appreciation Stop-Over Richmond VA Fayetteville NC Atlanta GA Meridian MS Monroe LA Dallas TX Abilene TX Van HornTX Lordsburg NM Phoenix AZ Indlo CA Barstow CA Arrive Sept 5 Wed Raleigh NC Sept 7 Fri Columbia SC Sept 11 Tues Montgomery AL Sept 13 Thurs Jackson MS Sept 15 Sat Shreveport LA Sept 18Tues Ft WorthTX Sept 20 Thurs Odessa TX Sept 22 Sat El PasoTX Sept 27Thurs Tucson AZ Sept 27 Thurs Blythe CA Sept 29 Sat Ontario CA Oct 2 Tues Las Vegas NV END OF RACE capabilities model aircraft addition involving AMA members different kind national activity Bob Doris Rich successfully flew across USA 23 daysfrom Kitty Hawk NC Oceanside CAin October 1975 project directors Trans-Am route essentially same variations Washington DC Ontario CA extra leg Las Vegas final ceremonies Circus Circus Hotel Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Inland ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NJ 03060 Rymond Giboulean 39 High St Old Town ME 04468 George Parker 7 Paul Dr LeeMA 0t238 A Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Dr Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kittery MC 03904 case didnt notice Earl WiCt has already stated some agenda items next Council meeting held Nats items Review magazine policies guidelines review film budget progress September 1979 81 Member Magazines $300$ 124200 7001766100 3005482200 70028063000 20300 $35455800 1070439 10699894 $47226133 44675 $ 741458 use recommendations by-laws changes already formed committee anticipated demanding rules safety NMPRA response requested considera tion plan firm flying site procurement program will proposed John Worth reading have puts other items feel important let hear THIS WEEK special interest groups will probably meeting Council perhaps day before Council meeting will beon Wednesday August 1st Belated thanks Ernie LaChance Haverhill MA George Denault Amesbury MA helped cart gear District meeting Ernie putting great flying demo RC plane kitted whats-his-name designed Trixter Beam few years ago have just completed Beam original plans scratch-built time three channels am looking forward having lot slow flying fun before Nats time As views living up Queen Mary differ some people con cerning Council stayed during April meetings California didnt stay New lesey C New Ysk II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grigg District VicePresident 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 Associate Vice-Ppesldests Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkees NY 10705 John Byrne 3629 213th St. Bayside NY 11381 Frank Deench 9 Willow Ave Piscatawy NJ 08854 Havk thes 46 Cory Dr So Tom River NJ 08753 Adam SaltIer 50 Randi Rd. Apt A-2 Scherrectady NY 12309 Tom Silver RD 3 Bon 412 Messena NY 13662 Hank Smith 2 Lorraine Am Aabvrn NY 13021 PHILOSOPHICAL THOUGHTS thrilling filling satis fying moment have ever experienced modeler came June 12 privilege present aeromodeling 6th grade classes RoyaltonHartland Ele mentary School 95 kids sitting rapt tention absolutely silent seemingly absorbing word over 20 minutes oohing aahing through 42 minutes Marvelous Miniatures Finally taking group school yard flying demon strations Shuttle 2-meter sailplane 20-plus mph winds fractured tail end third flight totally insig nificant compared smiling faces kids Marvelous Try sometime Its great ego good model aviation same time BACK TO DISTRICT II AND AMA spent evening June 7 Kodak Aeromodelers Rochester asked same questions have virtually same problems other RC clubretaining fields RC frequencies noise have very distinct advantage being able use Kodak-owned property Rochester area Yet lost previous field due noise aboard several days three days maximum allowed wife stayed over another day paid full tariff extra day also paid AMA difference accommo dations wife total stay first time wife has taken trip incidentally 11 years Council meetings Furthermore rented car expense ate meals ex pense AMA did pay wifes fare receive free passages airlines either actually spent out pocket reimbursed over $200 cluding wifes -ir fare actually day pleasure visiting uncle up coast wasnt some prob lems gasoline shortage already out Furthermore something too people know Headquarters staff flew World Airways both ways order take advantage low airfares put up lot inconvenience doing AMA dollars watched over Executive Director Mr Worthso read grain salt see sarcasm trash another District complaints new field isbeingdeveloped again Kodak property time hope avoid noise syndrome problems further complicated having Control Line fliers group no space new field suitable fly ing requirements sufficient nationwide publicity make public aware pleasure satisfaction gained building flying model aircraft second questionnaire has mailed out time read respon ses will tallied fact time read Nats summer meeting Executive Council will history ac tions meeting will directly guided responses 158 questionnaires mailed clubs New Jersey New York will returned yours DO YOU KNOW YOUR DISTRICT OFFICERS Associate VPs named head ing column Contest Board mem bers Contest Coordinators listed Directory elsewhcre issue hope seven AVPs four Contest Board members three Contest Coordina tors FAI Team Selection Committee Members Control LineBill Bird 123 Beechwood Rd Florham Park NJ 07432 Outdoor Free Flight Bob Hatschek 316 Grosvenor St Douglastown NY 11363 IndoorC V Russo 143 Willow Way Clark NJ 07066 RC Soaring Leon Pike Rt 1 Lowman NY 14861 add above volunteer graciously takes care moving AMA booth around District request clubs Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 total 19 volunteers other VP serve within District rep resent AMA AMA Use Let know opinions way can better serve Ohiv sylvania West yqna III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District III Vice-President 1101 E Ralin Road Daytte OH 45429 Associate Vice-Presidents Joe Eiben 6192 Edenharst Lynharns OH 44124 Francis Fluharry 504 21st St ViennaWV 28101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadombrook St David PA 19087 tdwardWissr 1521 Sammir St. McKeesport PA 15131 NO DISTRICT Ill REPORT THIS MONTH Delawate e Disttict ef Columbia land h Catrlna vitgiea DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV VicePresident 607 Pallite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Associate Vice-Presidents Wayne Aberneshy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Nemport News VA 23606 Howard Crinpin 611 Beoshmood Dr Charlorrsnille VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 26210 Scottie Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19609 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Paul Yacohacci 6408 Winthrop Dr. Fayenteville NC 28301 has along hard fightfor John Worth HQ staff finally paid off now have tax exempt status back Maybe now AMA HQ can once again turn efforts business running Academy stead writing letters IRS Its tough fightthanks Headquarters month would like report change representation Radio Control Contest Board Wayne Abernethy AVP southern Maryland has assumed position will replace Fred Gregg has done fine job thank Fred dedi cation hard work Wayne RC Pattern flier very active competition flies Masters class very knowledgeable competition needs Wayne will also remain AVP southern Maryland until can find replacement him Anyone around Baltimore southern Maryland area terested Control Line Free Flight Clubs am getting very much correspondence Control Line Free Flight clubs District IV newsletters clubs except Brain Busters know must some guys out Dis trict IV cant ALL happy So lets hear let know what club doing what would like see within AMA Nats Any District IV AMAers going Nats Look up LincolnIll whole week Lets get acquainted Whats Happening District IV Plans shaping up District IV Meeting looks like date will first weekend October As soon date firm will make mailing clubs District 82 Model Aviation Prunes Georges Radio Control Club Prince Georges Radio Control Club Ches apeake Bay RC Club Charles County RC Club have put together Quickie 500 Racing Association club shares work load rotate races between three clubs Anyone wanting informa tion activity contact Kenny Green house PG RC Roanoke Valley RC Club Thanks RVRC putting newsletter mailing list RVRC has fun fly auction planned June 23rd Unfortunately article will appear after event over though am writing early June So keep mind have 60-day lead time maga zine articles hope visit RVRC near future Eastern Soaring Lines Soaring enthusiasts out have just received copy ESL news letter think very good full information aimed Soaring buff Soaring would like copy would like join write Howard Smith 1430 Kingsley Drive Warminster PA 18974 Concord Mall Show Three clubs got together put mall show can see picture very good display set up clubs involved First State RC Club 50 aircraft 30 members Delaware RC Club 45 aircraft 25 members Wilmington MAC Control Line club just proves RC UC can work gether put good show understand about 10000 people per day approx imate average viewing Thanks Scottie DC Radio Control Club DCRC recently awards night years valuable member Fred Neilson received prestigious Al Montska Award Hampton Roads RC Club Hampton Roads club has just second annual Tower Mall Static Show small growing club did tremendous job club has 33 members provided excess 60 aircraft display club two years old sure active group chance visit June 12 regular club meeting very good question answer session about AMA also about what other clubs doing District After meeting adjourned next room refreshments surprise marvelous cake AMA logo words Welcome Mr Mrs Foreman Mary cake delicious wife thank club very inter esting worthwhile evening picture shows club president Bob Howell treasurer Richard Dawson Tower Mall Show Alabama C Florida gia issippi to Rico South tarolina essee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Associate Vice-Presidents John Gorday 631 Queen Circle Jackson MS 39209 Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood 0e. Hunosoille AL 35805 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlee Sr t3iarleston Hgts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Delray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr. Nasheille TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Boo 1532 Foiardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman P0 Boo 1643 Eglin AFB FL 32542 Tom Thacker 2390C Lawrencanille Hwy. Decatur GA 30033 Jacksonville FL Rebel Rally May 26-2 7 thermal got away Free Flighters attacked RC area sending RC registration cards scattering carrying off concession stand garbage bags Now thats thermal reports Rebel Rally success though unfortunate incident unsportsmanship Combat circle witnessed 300400 spectators Such conduct totally unrep resentative thousands good sports hobby Years effort create favorable image public can ruined few minutes bad sporL read about Linda Brown July issue Model Aviation see page 72 now rest story Linda didnt get first girl win top AMA schol arship herself owes some success Brown Free Flight Team com posed parents sister Susan broth nrt Pernr Davidl cast hand won first P-30 Junior Susan second second Spe cial Rubber second Special HLG family flies together wins together earlier issue remarked Richard Jackson built 11 Super Prontos picture Richard Super Pronto No XII John Hudson editor Brandon Fly ers newsletter Brandon FL reports club held contest recently drew over 800 spectators received full page photos text Tampa Tribune DISTRICT V CLUB OF THE MONTH Capital City RC Club Jackson MS formed 1952 has grown mem bership 55 members original group still active Bob Hinkle Bill Payne Frank Ruscio clubs field provided Parks Recreation Department City Jackson Cade Sentell field maintenance supervisor working hard keep city happy clubs mainten ance Billy Collier club photographer pro vided photos picture taken Paul Miley Small Field Free Flight Contest Susan am won Junior High Point Trophy David aroundotPattsrnatthe September 1979 83 l-rIs John Uoraay barney Orndorff holding Award Excellence Oscar Tissue Al Robertson Back Ir Ed Hobson Randy Quattlebaum Raymond Driv er Herman Quattlebaum Barry Driver Jerry Dustt Andy Miner Millard Coulson Larry Welsh Robert Easley Cliff Cobb Jim Hust Phillip Smith Capital City RC Club interested mainly Sport Pattern Scale teaching beginners build fly Illinois ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 60090 Associate Vice-Presidents Dase Davis DA Enterprises Box 335 Haubstadt IN 47639 chuck Delano 7203A Twin Oaks Dr Indianapolis IN 46226 Roger Geers RR 5 Quincy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 709 Nt 44th St Kansas city MO 04116 Oman Lee 819 Mandrake Banania IL 60510 Jim Sears P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Bob Underwood 4109 concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63126 did what appears Indy RC South secretary Don Duncans right expression scans paperwork before treasurer Bob Gasiorowski presi dent Tom Dobbs center Throughout country club officers staff members involved endless papermill organiza tion administration hobby/sport unsung heros real AMA Photo AVP Chuck Delano Things August 15-16 Lexington KY MAC Pat tern Scale Meet Kearny Field August 19 Terre Haute IN RC Club Fun Fly C Banks 812 533-2375 August 26 Kansas City Northern Knights Open Fun Fly AVP Frank Hughes September 2 Holiday Fun Fly Madison County IN RC Flyers Near Frankton IN northeast Indianapolis Ron Daily RR 1 Box 197 Alexandria IN 46001 September 2 Bloomington IL SlRS Mammoth Scale Frank Whalen 15 Norbloom Ave Bloomington IL 61701 309 828-0804 September 2 Aero-Challenge CL Meet Muscular Dystrophy Bill Allen 1626 May flower Dr Dekalb IL 60115 September 3 Kansas City RC Flying Cir cus Muscular Dystrophy Jacomo Park September 8-9 Lexington KY MAC RC Soaring Meet Kearny Field SOAR newsletter confirmed Jay Gerber did film some Scale Soaring Plainfield AMA film Scale Thanks Helen Olsen contribution ensure new film will include important event Congratulations KCRC new hard-surface runway 40 400 ft almost large enough get down onI did say almost Lake County RC Club northeast Illinois sponsored excellent Mall Show Lakehurst Mall Waukegan IL June 2 & 3 Both quality quantity far exceeded expectations Very enjoyable same days beautiful Chicagoland RC Clubs Super Fun-Fly managed get couple flights place about 3rdfrom bottom Contestant turnout rather poor well-managed contest guys better get out winter will too soon As usual good intentions sum mer fouled up Things looked good visit areas summer mechanic strike put out streets two months Now schedules chaos DC-lOs grounded June brings weekend work call July August off Denver check Out DC-8 previously scheduled May So excuse tending clubs contest OH dont have buy BSIm giving away About time reading Executive Council will planning some elec tions Soon club will receive informa tion next year will receiving bal lots renewal applications Maybe too early think about future AMA leadership AMA now stands facing three tall moun tains has very little anyclimbing equip ment mountains 1 Flying Site avail ability 2 Federal Communications Commis sion 3 Federal Aviation Agency opinion AMA management has great responsibility ahead AMA leaders must individuals afraid step out take lead meet formidable challenges contemporary society AMA cannot simply rest home reminiscing yesterday and/or desiring maintain status quo Flip Wilson once said cant hit jackpot dont throw few nickels machine us need throw some nickels now nickels letter form guide directions differ say agree let know have some ideas send may letter changes maintains course presents jackpot idea Dont bashful meeting being planned Chicago area September 79 will invite members trade contest directors AAA meets Nats Event Directors certain others significant backgrounds list may dude think interested let know Invitations will mailed late August now happy landings See yall low igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 luwa Avenue Muscatine IA 52761 Associate Vice-Presidents James Clark 4444 Woodview Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Robert Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 65804 Tiw Price 11267 Sear Sterling Hgts MI 48078 William Robning 4494 Tanglewood Tn St Joseph MI 49085 Oenff Snyles 2601 5 Beaumont Am. Kansusnille WI 53139 Terry Taylor 6306 Lombardy Lane Crysnal MN 55428 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus MI 48174 have just returned SIG/IMAC contest Montezuma IA As usual very good turnout present plenty bi planes As usual DES MOINES MODELAIRES doing usual job running show Modelaires have assist ed contest year have special thank to Sig sponsoring annual event July 12 Governor ROBERT RAY Iowa proclaimed July IOWA MODEL AVIATION MONTH proclamation response request Muscatine Miniature Aircraft Association Iowa chart ered clubs invited participate util izing proclamation PR clubs events have received some correspondence con cerning flying site conflicts between clubs unfortunate things occur would suggest problems best solved mutual cooperation discussion blatant disregard others requirements An act courtesy may prevent prob lems displays good sportsmanship some groups arguing about fields interesting note some multi-in terest clubs encompass RC CL FF severe problems inter ested done contact Ames IA Sundusters 117 Manning Ave Ames IA 50010 ask Mike Anderson Western Lake Superior Flying & Hiking Soci ety 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 clubs manage mix aspects model avi ation difficulty am including some pictures WLSF & HS Notice small field background L-R Gale Trostad Ken Kluad trudge back retreiving models 84 Model Aviation Mrs Al Robertson cnet scorer ana Iviegnoule Classic trophies Hidden hiding behind trophies Mrs Cade Sentell Mrs Cliff Cobb uianay uuatiieoaum auspusys nia Lauarcur Scale Nosen J-3 Cub Thanks Indian City RC Ann Arbor Falcons Western Michigan RAF Sooland RC Modelers Des Moines Modelaires newsletters read have seen some improvement some thanks LES HARD District VII West news letter seminar publish newsletter make sure Zip Codes address phone number helpful See Lincoln Arkansas siana Mexico C Okiaboma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 1500 Anita Street Sulphur IA 70663 Associate Vice-Presidents Bazz Averill9117 La Barranea NE Alborqxserqoe NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Saiphur LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr. Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Larry Sarsor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesnille OK 74003 Another month has elapsed another column duewhat sam hill say time Well starters has real busy time activities especially getting visit different areas meet have sorely repressed must admit however getting few flights Sunday afternoonsthat sacred daugh ters made Beaumont fun flyall 45 miles away plans attend two-week school LSU Baton Rouge June thus hopefully spend some time various groups area New Orleans Unfortunately fickle finger fate pointed way such following multi-mil lion dollar fire chemical plant work job has temporarily changed help put plant back together Luckily no hurt will finish repairs about August 1 maybe latter part sum mer will permit some travel District hope mentioned last month good friend AVPs Ned Barnes hospital following heart attack doing pretty well until couple days ago mid-June new flare up trouble As writing scheduled go Houston tests probably surgery within few days AMA business According newsletters awful lot activity go ing District summer re ports have heard Dallas Trade Show indicate terrific makes sick have missed second time couple months ago mentioned assigning RC frequencies industrial users voice communications systems No dont have good news ever subject discussed Council Meeting Long Beach haste last month neglected mention subject So now understand situation stand FCC AMA has working through FCCs prescribed procedure obtain additional fre quency allocations AMAs proposal has passed first hurdle very laborious time-con suming process gestation period FCC act subject about yearwe probably three four months now similar proposal taken through proper bureaucratic red tape few years ago accomplished acquisition present 72-75 MHz frequencies Hopefully pa tience success can once again should emphasized have never granted guarantee exclusivity frequencies FCC simply reserved us convenient However AMA has through years efforts redoubled now tempted get FCC grant exclusivity based safety nothing else Following meeting Long Beach have again appealed relief high power intruders frequencies Will successful knows Complete success would utterly amazing However can hope least some relief end would encourage individually write FCC elected officials national explaining carefully what concerned about what seek Ask help Remember letter 50 signatures still letter 50 letters signature big stack mail Last month laid out feelings subject Model Aviation magazine what hope last time closing month thought would address hopefully last time subject dues increase took place yearfrom $1 7/year $25 year Now no doubt per centage-wise big increase minute lets look subject perspective last dues increase 1975 Thats right 1975 until 1979 dues did change service provided full membership including magazine Wouldnt nice everything else remained con stant price during period However wouldnt have nice salary stayed sameand Ill bet didnt have ready access figures inflation years has definitely us both costs cases wages AMA able remain solvent some years dues increase due increasing membership However 1977 inflation caught up began eating reserve funds mid1978 crisis finances upon us year AMA red several thou sands dollars Thus dues increase Now lets look increase different light What would have happened would we just followed inflationary trend dues during past several years simplicity have used 7% per year Presidents current soon increased guideline Dues 7% Annual YearActualInflation 1974$16 $1600 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 19 80* Total Dues $134 74-80 Remarks Open member mci magazine 171712Incr voted Counc action 171830No actual crease until 79 171960 172097 252244 252400 $1 3843 * Assuming no increaseand appears case table points out dues increased yearly 7% would actual ly have paid $543 through 1979 $443 through 1980 years since 1974 actually did dues So yes leap dues rather large long term rate increase actually below Presidential Guidelines 7% Now think actual national inflation rate has really below 7% per year since 1974 reality has closer 10% per year Doesnt fact able grow prosper dues inflation rate less overall average show see ing improvement efficiency grow larger really wasnt dues increase wrong putting off long caused difficulty Thought month sure wheels down before landingif prop tips keep breaking just before touchdown probab ly hint forgot think am kid ding An acquaintance has real cute homebuilt kind actually get has enthralled its perform ance once three times has forgotten lower gear props expensive Colorado as C Nebraska C Ntsh taknula h takola IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue Nt 68005 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Blod Casper WY 82601 Faa1 Kenel 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 dim OReilly 4760 N Bansin Wichita KS 67220 Jim Rickeots 516S CloodasSioun Falls SD 57103 1979 LINCOLN NATS last chance before Nats thank stepped forward help make possible have yet signed up would like help September 1979 85 uave I-eonma secretary-treasurer WLSF & HS readies Peanut Cougar flight waiting no wind April 22 FF meet still time See nearest district officer help will appreciated AMA NATS LINCOLN 10 Executive Council recently appointed By-Laws Revision Committee review report revision recommendations Coun cil Once Council has reviewed recom mendations will presented AMAs Leader members vote Leader member vote way by-laws can re vised am honored selected Council member important committee Hopefully within District aware opinions sug gestions constructive ideas welcome Now suggestions can have important impact Whether reside within outside District IX please take advantage added opportunity ex press wishes committee makes its first report Council during Nats week work will continue NOMINATING COMMITTEE year since District IX oddnumbered district AMA members within District have opportunity nominate Leader member Contest Director resident District office District IX Vice-President Nominations should forwarded AMA HQ will circu late nominations members Nom inating Committee event list nominees given district lengthy seldom happens Committee must narrow down two candidates two names will placed ballot Open AMA member receives bal lot dues renewal form may mark ballot VOTE send renew membership time. already have right vote chance VOTEl matters much vote informed enough care enough vote typical amount voting usually 17% 25% AMA membership Make leaders responsible larger per centage membership Odd-numbered district vice-president positions office secretary/treasurer will years ballot District IX leader years Natslets leader voting percentage DISTRICT OFFICERS FOR 1980 District IX Vice-President will need nominations 1980 district officers Included area positions Contest Boards Coordinators Associate Vice-Pres idents positions appointed dis trict vice-president one-year terms nominations suggestions volunteers can forwarded another chance voice opinions District ing managed YEAR OF THE FLYING SITE District IX will probably always remembered Year Nats following also happened 1979 flying sites charter clubs no longer have pay $500 fee insure site owners benefit now free AMA has released new publication en titled Getting Keeping Flying Sites Contact HQ further information two new films specifically designed clubs use getting keeping flying sites have budgeted films will aimed city county governments park boards etc full-time employee position HQ helping clubs get flying sites being created Add fact insurance liability went $250 deductible $50 deductible can see some will call Year Flying Site IRS/AMA UPDATE regard IRS revocation AMAs tax exempt status AMA has successful ly defended itself case showing what Simple Govern ment never simple letter regional commissioner Internal Revenue Service AMA explains AMA able retain its exempt status too feel AMA what merits status investigation itemized things just ifies exempt status guess what No 1 list Disseminating information members via its publication Model Aviation through distribution topical films has produced Model Aviation Nuff said DISTRICT MEETING district meeting scheduled October 27 1979 Kansas City KS details available later See Nats TI4INKIN LINCOLNI Arrzcnu otna x da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redondo Beach tA 90278 Associate Vice-Presdemts Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Sham Fresno CA 93711 Lonnie Kroeber 4295 Boulder Hwy Las Vegas NV 89121 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rt B Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Soowder Ave Long Beach CA 908GB Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter Dr Salt Lake City uTB4l17 Summer flying full swing throughout US Reports out back say Sport fliers out force weekend recently concluded US Free Flight Championships saw number contestants down year partly could attribut ed difficulty obtaining gasoline people did show up flew events total entry also down last year lot CD John Ferrer said meet went off smoothly enough first year running annual show Some good news give once AMA won legal skirmish IRS Most aware IRS ruled couple years ago against AMA remaining tax ex empt ruling appealed upheld first level appeal Appeal higher level brought reversal ruling AMA once again bonafide tax exempt organiza tion Quite bit money spent legal fees HQ involvement sigh relief turn other matters mentioned last months column going hold election later year District X Contest Board members chance think can better job Volunteer job get nomination volunteer position Ill select person run against incumbent based resume Ive already got several nominations volunteers Control Line Board have month left after column appears print act Vot ing will individuals petitions Sig natures AMA numbers will required signature fancy cant read print name under sos Ill know AMA master file doesnt have filing AMA number goes al phabetical order instructions will re printed time vote arrives Votes will mailed postmark deadline will announced Last month reported AMA giv ing some financial help Russ Barrera s model museum mentioned Russ grave condition cancer sad task report month Russ died early May Modeling has lost another giant will sorely missed negotiations Lake Charles re gard AMA purchasing piece prop erty up air telegram mayor Lake Charles says would welcome us visit AMA president Earl Witt uncovered some problems Lack util ities whos pay same fact property donated Lake Charles US Department Interior some strings attached its use Would strings prevent use property AMA Only time will tell Stay tuned further developments Nevada AVP Lonnie Kroeber reports Las Vegas trying get 1984 Worlds Fair catch want put fair Radio fliers now fly course 1984 quite ways off possibility hangs over heads month has busy Ive visited three clubs have three tap later month first club vis ited also largest As matter fact could largest club AMA Im speaking Orange Coast Radio Control Club club has 500 members think night attended meeting presided over president Bill Hart VP Don Johnson bumped Harry Apoian meeting reason mention seem run Harry go sure gets around Sometime back nominated club Award Excellence given Council presented award Bill Hart clubs president accepted behalf entire 500 membership award given OCRCC because sponsor ing benefits Cancer Society years Also club has very active December Toys Tots pro gram charitable activity qualifies award Im proud say Im now honorary member club Bill bestowed honor after pre sented him Award Excellence showed huge gathering AMA film Mar velous Miniatures well-received 86 Model Aviation eagerly awaiting release Scale film fall Control Line Contest Board member Pete Brandt has given some information would like passed mild controversy going right now Control Line circles over use single-blade propellers movement has started ban except FAI events Pete against banning use based inputs hes received fliers Pete has asked print some comments hes received matter Hes hope will stimulate enough interest prompt write Contest Board member know column read others lust District X members Some comments 1 Rather ban single-bladed pro peller develop rigid set approved rules follow constructing both single- double-bladed propellers would include minimum hub thickness minimum hub dia meter types material used con struction methods 2 What believe needed concerning single-blade props set design guidelines putting together props counter weight assembly 3 question planes coming apart matter building good plane will resist wear tear vibrations found flying Speed single-blade prop less likely come apart counter-balance made cor rectly have blade select wood other material 4 rule restricting single-blade pro pellers cavalier method trying ramrodded through no concrete evidence problem single-bladed props Speed lanes some constructive thoughts sure comment Control Line Contest Board member invited town Sierra Madre attend meeting Sierra Madre Radio Control Modelers invite ex tended clubs newsletter editor Earle Levine club presided over president Art Major multi-interest club terests cover Helicopter Soaring Pattern Pylon Racing club has flying site land fill rock quarry days num bered property sale owner wont let put permanent pav ing down runways got around unique way members surplus conveyor belt four feet wide 100 feet long weighs 1000 pounds stake down using runway Very clever enjoyed film Marvelous Miniatures showed presently perusing new book available AMA Get Keep Flying Sites book full tips others overcome problems perhaps similar yours Last least month Ive out town Chino visit friend ly club call themselves American Model Airport Association president club Dick Deiner VP Ed Woodsen club also about lose flying site construction approaching ever closer also reading AMA book finding keeping site Send $2 copy club process incorporating itself plan finding another site really expanding starting ambitious project entire club pitching building Stafford B-24 kit will use training project club members familiar projects complexity also showed Marvelous Miniature club already seen once liked well opted see again meantime want remind AMA display have also want mention have copy Mar velous Miniatures possession excellent film show scout groups civic group want interest model aviation Contact Ill see what can set up THERMALS Alaska o ana on oqton XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 AodM Vic-P,dsets Al tlaer 1607 S non EIn Pncaello ID 83201 Sonon Dresn No 1 Boo 48 8oadniew MT 59015 Ed McColloaqh 53 SE Et Portland OR 97215 Olndo 26808 Done co. Kent WA 98031 COnack Thompson N 3813 Nornndse Seokan WA 99205 Don Zpoy 21418 NE Main St. Rednond WA 98052 new newsletter CL fra ternity new publication dedicated ex clusively Northwest CL model aviation Subscriptions cost $5 12 issues Fly ing Lines produced Mike Hazel John Thompson Send $ Flying Lines 1411 Bryant Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 newsletter intends improve communication among Northwest modelers will include columns written top modelers have seen first issue little help luck will become top publication Good luck guys articles first Flying Lines illustrative quality editorial material Because timeliness inter est across modeling lines have included benefit Fuel Crisis Threatens Model Aviation though subject has glossed over modeling press given bottomof-the-page play newsletters model ers facing critical fuel supply problem Based modeling press scannings talk hobby shop operators correspondence AMA general scuttlebutt what FL has learned about fuel crisis supplier nitromethane hobby industry users including modelers car racers motorcycles like supplier reasons date unpublished has reduced supply 10% what pre viously provided model aviation fuel makers cost what available has gone up 60% according source manufacturer reported has cut six barrels nitro month previous two barrels day wish answer nitro methane AMA President Earl Witt wrote Flying Lines editor John Thompson recently Some manufacturers manufactur ing higher nitro content fuels order stretch supply Bringing matter close home hobby shop Astoria OR told members CLAMS club previously ordered case Fox Missile Mist arrived carrying price ofbetter sit down thls$2495 gallon price confirmed other hob dealers say either cant get stuff will have charge prohibitive prices comment What does mean us CL competition Chances competi tion will go However some fliers going forced use low-nitro fuels can afford commercial fuels can get nitro home brew will suddenly have arti ficial advantage may time follow lead RC Pylon Racing brothers limit nitro percentage allowed perhaps req uiring competitors use fuel supplied contest managementbefore fuel content provides lopsided competition addition should writing fuel suppliers AMA anybody else might have influence asking seek develop alternatives will alleviate cur rent crisis Thank Flying Lines fuel crisis cutting compe tition scene large number events District reporting decreased attendance have guts venture forth finding gas places away big cities fill up get destina tion hope clubs hurt financially nor discouraged putting events due fuel shortage real imagined perpetrated hoax Dr Barber real medical Van couver BC recently made comment what consider quotable quote Doc enthused about quality interna tional flavor flying recent Hawks Spring Opener FF contest asked anywhere country best two nations got together fly FF except Harts Lake Prairie Bong rson IN. or. May issue K Factor edited Betty Suzi Stream Volume 6 No 4 very unique article mini-guide Con test Directors intended help CDs smooth out eliminate rough spots have experienced Pattern fliers intended Pattern contests format compact design lend themselves adap tation other forms competition other club events Back issues may available dont know club having trouble putting events new game just plain interested look up near est member National Society Radio Controlled Aerobatics Since cant remember announce ment has previously made will re peated Jim Zehrungof Portland Aerolin ers has resigned after several years service District representative Navy Car rier Advisory Committee Jim has hard worker has commended fel low committee members Bill Skelton Warrenton OR has selected Jims replacement commit tee Bill active Carrier circles has some ideas entry level Carrier events May can try Northwest Bill Northwest Sport Race has proved very popu lar excellent bridge Contact Bill PO Box 105 Warrenton OR 97146 call 503 861-1033 September 1979 87 I0I FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sn New York NY 10005 OFFICIAL RESULTS ANA January/February/Harch 1979 KEN HIGH Indoor Postal Contest Ages up through 18 unlimited number flights scores adjusted 35 feet Two Best Flights AMA HAND 1 Graham Davitt 2 H Koachutnik 3 Mike Van Gorder 4 Tom Croft 5 Jon Harlan 6 Cathy Mullins 7 David Nault 8 Curt Zink 9 Mike Clem 10 Cohn Di Main 11 Brad Fulmer 12 Bryan Fulmer 13 Jim Katz 14 Eric Newman 15 Traci Harkema 16 Kim Mueller 17 Matt Arntz 18 Kim Poplatein 19 Jim Pugate 20 Allen Kradlak 21 Bob May 22 Beth Ireland 23 Micky Beni 24 Dave Fathauer 25 Carl Linstrum 26 Jim Mollison 27 Greg Benepe 28 Tim Sarbry 29 Ichiro Sugioka 30 Shelby Farmer 31 Paul Lidberg 32 Jeff Everson 33 Steve Spence 34 Men McLarty 35 Bill New 36 Jerry Lang 37 Paul Lang 38 John Brookins 39 Heather Arsk 40 Cliff Shaw 41 Mathew Gagliano 42 Victoria Gagliano 13 Charles Gagliano STICK MIDPIS Times Seconds Ceil ing Height czz5d AMA Fudge Factor Score Design Best Single Plight 1 Leeds ENGLAND Anderson Indiana Cincinnati Ohio Manchester Indiana Wayland Mass Anderson Indiana Lynn Massachusetts Woodburn Indiana Dallas Texas Los Angeles Calif Anderson Indiana Anderson Indiana Berea Ohio Beres Ohio Beres Ohio Beres Ohio Berem Ohio Beres Ohio Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berem Ohio Jscksonvil le Florida Berem Ohio Fort Worth Texas Berea Ohio Flushing New York Berea Ohio Tempe Arizona Coral Gables Florida Mansfield Texas Arlington Texas Floral Park New York Springfield Mass Springfield Mass Miami Florida Miami Florida Miami Florida Floral Psrk New York Floral Park New York Floral Park New York 1039 924 4 8670 8486 7 33 7500 725 6142 537 508 6024 4450 312 309 300 259 2SS 2 54 248 240 2 30 219 217 356 215 206 210 4 2 00 1 30 201 1 05 44 1 34 7 26 24 42 35 29 122 091 03 1 947 a a a 511 a 307 308 252 245 245 243 245 231 2 34 222 152 210 323 210 2 00 149 a 1265 a a 06 3 639 5644 S 360 5286 453 4700 445 3742 337 308 3624 28S0 192 189 180 179 175 174 168 160 iSS 150 139 137 236 135 126 130 270 120 90 121 65 44 947 26 24 42 3S 29 122 91 31 40 43 43 43 35 43 50 6 43 35 30 43 43 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 70 2 3 21 4 23 105 23 30 70 21 4 21 4 105 20 20 70 70 70 105 105 105 935 902 902 902 1000 902 831 902 000 1 080 902 902 1234 1 1234 1234 1 234 1 234 1 1234 234 1234 1234 1234 707 234 1281 1 234 577 1234 1 080 707 1281 1281 577 1323 1323 707 707 707 577 577 S77 5975 509 1 4835 4768 453 4239 3707 3375 337 3326 3269 2571 2369 2332 2221 2209 2160 2147 2073 1974 1913 1851 1715 169 1 1669 1666 1614 1604 1558 1481 972 85 5 833 564 54 6 344 318 29 7 205 79 53 18 Easy B Easy B Easy B Easy B Linstrum Metric Penny Easy B No-Non-Cents Penny Pennyp lane original EZB Hagen EZB Easy B Pennyplane Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-a Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Micro-X Easy B Novice Pennyplane Micro-X Easy B No-Non-Cents Penny Micro-X Easy B Easy B Micro-X Easy B Noonan Novice Penny Peck 800 Compo EZE Twiggy SRPSM Double Peck 800 Peck ROG Peck 800 Delta Dart Delta Dart Delta Dart AMA Cub AMA Cub Bellanca ANA HAND LAUNCHED GLIDERS Best Two Flights 1 Tom Croft 2 David Nault 3 Bryan Fulmer 4 Cohn DiHaio 5 Curt link 6 Hike Clam 7 Hike Van Gorder 8 Graham Davitt 9 Dave Fathauer 10 Brad Fulmer 11 Chris Lane 12 Kim Poplstein 13 Chris Spence 14 Jon Nyberg 15 Jim Fugate 16 Bob Nay 17 Dave Niller 18 David Tornkins 19 Craig Jackson Al Steve Dunn 21 Tim Sarbry 22 Hike Goolewski 21 Eric Sireika 24 Allen Kradlak 25 Halt Arntz 26 Hen NcLarty 27 Greg Berepe Nanchester Indiana Lynn Hassachuselts Anderson Indiana Los Angeles Calif Woodburn Indiana Dallas Texas Cincinnati Ohio Leeds ENGLAND Berea Ohio Anderson Indiana Arlington Texas Berea Ohio Nansfield Texas Reno Nevada Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Arlington Texas Reno Nevada Reno Nevada Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Reno Nevada Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Arlington Texas Fort Worth Texas 370 34 3 388 306 342 292 306 219 230 294 197 19 0 156 159 143 13 3 124 118 125 125 114 122 120 111 104 85 115 390 335 358 300 162 279 322 207 220 300 193 180 145 138 128 115 120 115 125 122 112 101 114 101 86 85 x 750 678 746 606 704 571 628 426 450 594 390 370 301 297 271 248 244 233 250 247 226 223 234 212 190 17 0 115 43 35 43 30 43 35 43 20 23 43 214 23 214 26 23 23 23 21 4 26 26 23 23 28 23 23 21 4 902 1000 902 1080 902 1000 902 1323 1234 902 1281 1234 1281 1160 1234 1234 1234 1281 1150 1160 1234 1234 1160 1234 1234 1281 1281 68 5 678 67 3 655 635 571 566 564 555 536 500 457 386 34 5 334 306 301 298 290 287 279 275 271 252 234 218 147 Sweepette 16 mod Sweepette 15 Sweepette 16 Coot original Coot original modified Coot Coot Coot Coot original Strato Strato Coot Coot original Coot Coot original original 88 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/09
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L r L AMA FINANCIAL REPORT 1978 disastrous year finan cially AMAs history organization ac tually went over $50000 red also depleted over $100000 reserves con trast 1979 going well sizeable surplus expected result year end natural question therefore come contrast results very simple serious situation AMA went year too long dues increase time1978 inflation running wild 1977 decision delay dues increase seemed safe enough AMA over $200000 sur plus funds end 1976 general feeling some money should used before asking members pay dues anticipated time fact almost half surplus would used up end 1977 rest wouldnt enough avoid going red end 1978 hindsight its easy see now moderates dues increase 78 could have avoided major 79 surplus $200000 sounded like lot money about 20% total budget time inflation alone increasing costs about 10% Add major increase insurance costs 78 plus large deficits operations 77 78 Nationals 77 RC World Championshipsthe stage set kissing surplus goodbye Fortunately thats behind us now Al though 1979 dues increase painful continues source controversy fact has successful 1979 membership running over 90% what 78 higher dues rate AMAs budget year assured modest surplus should result see May 79 issue Model v/at/on page 69 few bright spots 78 fi nancial picture example spent $12000 less HQ salaries budget ed Also magazine produced surplus almost $10000 few hundred dollars budgeted helped re duce overall AMA deficit 78 membership processing costs about $7000 under budget low spots 78 wasa $30000 increase insurance costs over what bud geted though budget allowed $85000 cost 77 As statement shows membership insur ance cost 78 over $185000 cost 77 about $70000$115000 less Overall AMA deficit $180000 1978 reduced $56000 wip ing out surplus previous years long ago would have disaster However can now regarded glitch resulting delayed action concerning effects inflation end result book keeping situation shows 1978 books ended huge loss about $850000 bank balance sheet Current Assets start 1979due overlap processing membership renew als new year before end old year Thus AMA never danger ing able pay bills last years operations case getting income picture ad justed catch up loss situation Con fin ued next page ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS BALANCE SHEET December 31 1978 Assets Current Assets Cash Checking Accounts* 407599 Petty Cash15000 Cash Savings Accounts including earned interest unts Receivable Owed Us Misc Accounts Receivable AdvancesEmployees Nats Sponsor Pledgesi 977-78 MA Advertising Receivables __________ Deferred Charges MA Future Issue Costs $ Prepaid Insurance & Other Exp ResaleSupplies Inventory ting & Duplicating Supplies Membership Supplies & Expenses Nats Souvenir Inventory Rulebooks Kit Plan Book II Fixed Assets Furniture & Equipment Less Depreciation Total Assets iZ.ii332 $ 85133931 $ 671267 550098 90000 1239400 322 2334137 1757387 21 2037 4295665 1 98000 392950 2550765 10775298 - 94729 374$442Th55 $1 029 37849 Liabilities & Net Worth Current Liabilities Accounts Payable$1 3506954 Employees Escrow400. Deferred Income Membership Dues 197987945203 Club Charters FAI Stamps & Other j7%50 Funds Scale Team$ Control Line Indoor Team Program FF Team Program RC Team ProgramSoaring RC Team ProgramAerobatics olarship Fund Howard McEntee Fund AMA Property Fund Eight-Ball Fund AMA-FAI Fund Surplus_________ Surplus Balance 1 -1-78 adjusted Net Loss 12 Months Total Net Worth Deficit Total Liabilities & Net Worth 67119 118600 117143 1646351 225482 404933 280415 109700 771642 23000 1251266 $ 13916554 - $ 89819153 5015651 - $11488584 [v32][b-1-10-1-10]]$ 5813509 [v32][b-1-10-1-10]]$1 02937849 * $40000000 subsequently invested CDs Savings Accounts September 1979 75 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS EXPENSE STATEMENT year ending December 31 1978 Expense Salaries$40715451 Annuity1433014 Payroll Taxesj3 Totai related salaries Rent approx 5000 sq ft Telephones Postage & Freight exclusive membership processing Membership processing & Postage Membership Insurance Rulebooks Public RelationsDirect Costs Scholarship ProgramNet Awards Film ProjectsProduction Travel Eq uip Rental Film LibraryHQ Service Officer Service VP Budget Council Mtgs etc Magazine Officers CDs etc $1070439 deducted Income Staff TravelNats Council Trade Shows Mtgs Office Supplies Stationery Office Equipment maint Printing Professional Fees Legal Audit Consultant Insurance General Depreciation Bad Debts Personal Property Taxes FAI Teams Programs Meetings NAA Div Fee 1978 NatsNet Expense Totals Exclusive MA Mag Dir Costs Model Aviation Magazine Direct Costs Unrelated Business Taxes Total Expense Total $ 44721908 2733206 1177080 3408173 5455368 18584162 1190593 2665555 87000 164596 2339991 231651 3185539 1249843 2205442 312526 666834 1053013 994119 962880 43200 231919 2973800 2933174 Model GeneralMembershipAviation AdministrServicesMagazine $ 9159808 328806 588480 922367 $11627700 1366600 176600 1690300 $11859500 355200 direct costs* 382306 FAI & Contests Nats $ 6708300 400000 176600 158400 5455368 18584162 1190593 Public Relations $5366600 282600 235400 254800 2665555 87000 164596 2339991 231651 3185539 624921 839702 78226 200134 1053013 994119 962880 43200 231919 661600 93800 266700 624922 263140220500 7810031200 80000 $100942974 $22036352 $41113423 $1 2938246 $ 33258703 287726 $134489403 $22036352 $41113423 $33258703 $46484675 2973800 2933174 $15678298 220500 31200 120000 $9176655 $15678298 $9176655 FINANCIAL REPORT Cont pg 75 being done very well during 1979 end year books should show surplus will applied reduce remaining deficit last year Meanwhile has major reduc tion concerning insurance costs 1979 could result expense budget reduction about $50000 other hand amount saved depends upon much AMA has absorb costs claims up $1000 per accident Until known end 1979 savings insurance costs currently considered being held es crow reserve against claims very like ly however will insurance surplus will add overall surplus completely wipeout 1978 deficit remains seen present 79 budget doing well expense bud get has gotten out hand con tinued good results rest 1979 AMA should black start 1980 PROFILE OF UFE MEMBER DR JIM EDWARDS L-24 Jim McNeill AMA Historian Internationally recognized Radio Control Pattern flying nationally heralded team manager judging contributions known everywhere gentleman gra cious sportsman seldom has Academy Model Aeronautics bestowed Life Member ship flier spectacular flying career upon Dr jim Edwards New Al bany Mississippi walked out flight line last summer Lake Charles Nats asked chief RC Pattern judges could pose picture fora second two Sure came instant reply So under wicked August afternoon sun big 8-lb Pattern ships whining snapped shot Doc Edwards did Jim acquire unparalleled ex pertise entourage admiring friends around world started young thing age 6 pasting together Paul Gillow Joe Ott Sc solid balsa kits little solid models dear hearts lived 30s World War II found him 76 Model Aviation SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT witn rnantom r-ju ignition engine ooitea Henry Struck New Ruler Navy radio gunner war thing likes Continued page 79 PRESIDENTS REPORT President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS EARL E WITT 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 SENIOR CITIZEN MEMBERSHIP some confusion about senior citizens membership last months Presidents Report Execu tive Council time motion Council Meeting discussing NEXT years dues wherein committee make recommendation council January 1980 actual motion stated voted upon passed record ed tape temporary nature thing [the senior citizen membership fee reduction] should put expedient until commit tee reports subsequently interpreted motion mean decrease dues would start immediately However Executive Director took exception statement basing position AMA Headquarters transcript incorrectly reported motion sub ject committee recommendation position AMA Headquarters staff could handle change middle yearso its back Council facts could work modelers advantage massive cuts government support parks rec reation taxpayers voting down tax increases park bond issues Park Recreation Directors screaming volunteer help US Jaycees have just initiated national athletic program wherein donate supplies work time Parks Recreation facilities tunately backed General Foods Premier Athletic Products benefits offer recreational fa cilities minimal cost volunteer manpower low equipment needs pro motional materials guidelines Volunteers California set up foundation help state park sys tem raised $15 million made 13000 acres land available de partment organize own volunteer program park recreation facili tiesincluding airstrips model air planes Ammunition such endeavors article Seymour Gold* PhD Associate Professor Environmen tal Planning University Cali fornia Gold believes demand recreational land will increase 1000 percent future says unavailability land would imply such future steps use rationing man datory education/licensing some ac tivities multiple-use zoning time space 24-hour use facilities exten sive user fees public competition private enterprise available rec reation resources feel cant convince recre ation facility directors model airFLYING SITES little chance receiving government assistance flying sites Park Recreation facilities Car ter Administrations proposed budget cut some $25 billion seems aimed directly Park Recreation May 24th Congress set ceiling $150 million 1980 Urban Park Recreation Recovery Program Eighty-five percent budget goes local recovery projects 368 localities depressed enough el igible subsequent reports Ive gotten number eligible cities dwindling due red tape month June Congress hold ing hearings figure out cut ___________________________________ government red tape industry costs* Found California ParksandRec agency inefficiency Parks andreation reprinted national RecreationParks Recreation May 1979 planes will provide proper recreation use Dr Golds opinions 1 Most ideas current use about recreation open space preser vation cities premised thinking 1930s 2 Most recreation plans ac knowledge accommodate significant changes trends leisure lifestyles legislation technology values 3 objectives public park recreation systems better ac commodate needs supplier user 4 project past present may realistic light cur rent trends toward aging society growth management decreasing real come energy shortage Let know what think what doing MDA PROGRAM Now modeling programs go ing around country Jerry Kids want remind com petitors man event de serve attention man Bill Allen DeKalb IL event Aero-Chal lenge Muscular Dystrophy Bill has organized past five years Last year working over 300 hours prepare MDA program brought 137 contestants 12 states Canada England event brought nations $129775 Jerry Lewis fund drive wish con tact Bill address telephone num ber follows William J Allen 1626 Mayflower Drive Dekalb IL 60115 814-756-51 17 MORE ON AMA HQ STAFF comments subject precipi tated lengthy dissertation Exec utive Director last months Model Aviation under title Apples Oranges As elected chief executive September1979 77 / SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeilI AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 am interrupting conclusion special interest group MIAMA FLYERS present impor tant report Academy Headquar ters Washington DC As secretary/ treasurer AMA vow bring least three times year up date home office conducting business month would like tell about accounting money-hand ling system way address listed above have questions about AMAs money business dues money handled write will answer will going back Washington periodically can answer reasonable question might pose observation AMAs method doing business efficient well-managed Everyone Washing ton office bonded employ ees dedicated hard-working thought mind report di rectly column traced dollars through path minute enter building until way bank both checks cash will take minute read can relay information Its money have right know 99% money received deposit ed very same day bank mail dues money Joan Shipley opens mail removes check places basket Carol Mer feld receives basket feeds check information Burroughs AE300 computer AMA owns computer information automatically record/ Academy Model Aeronautics believe responsibility membership report organiza tion see will rubber-stamp endorse action official em ployee agree Differences opinion normal healthy progressive organization Maintaining status quo will often lead deca dence decay am firm believer no organization well-organized operated cannot improved upon report subject July issue result Executive Di rectors statement fact Headquarters workers could probably make money elsewhere such working government com ments questions directed reference article Therefore wrote context comparing HQ staff Civil Service pointed out opinion due abnor mal escalation rate HQ staff salaries very doubtful staff could make elsewhere especially government So now airing differences another tack Apples Oranges difference between AMA Government Apples Oranges difference predominant current comparison Director other associations As subscribing member American Society Association Execu tives having firsthand knowledge publications AMA Executive Director quoting can draw complete ly different conclusion statistics some 35 pages salary pay sur vey reports 1977 salary figures Chief Executive Officer referred AMA Executive Director WSAE pertains Washing ton DC its metropolitan area branch American Society Association Executives ASAE average salary quoted $59608 gathered 24 associations similar staff size cluded 58% trade associations trade associations average salary alone $72814 considerably inflates average associations rep resentative WSAE stated Trade associations likely pay top executive indi vidual membership associationsstatis tics prove As average salary cannot con clude figures way relative organization applicable national averages applied figures would deflated further average salaries ex ecutive heads Washington DC 38% higher place such Co lumb us same type counter analysis can applied latest $45000 median salary association executives reported ASAE based budget classifications median salary organization budget range top 64% 161% higher AMA budget depending whethef $564348 allocated magazine included budget whole difference opinion particular $36580 salary however aca demic question Headqaurters staff salariesit within control AMA HQ management estab lished AMA Executive Council impression upper eche lon Headquarters employees overpaid lower grades underpaid something alluded Dr Alan C Filley in dependent analysis HQ 1977 Sub sequent changes Executive Direc tor seem to have worsened status rather improve Executive Director picked sen sitive point used statement As Civil Service Supervisor long standing would have difficulty finding government positions directly comparable upper levels AMA employment pointing out difference between government work AMA level government pay feel managers have great er diversity responsibility AMA staff employees rather less reason difficulty finding direct ly comparable positions because could think similar jobs government employees put six-hour workday office practiced AMA re maining 25% workday being un accounted basis making up doing work home enroute 78 Model Aviation ed big work sheet work sheet contains enough information process membership card computer also totals up money day pre pare deposit slip work sheets transcribed journal totalled balanced month month after bank reconciliation totals posted general ledger Ledgers balanced monthly statements issued quarterly Cash goes through same process Carol puts cash info com puter via deposit slip hustled off bank 1st Union Bank American Security Bank Trust used receive deposits may boring reading some interesting years past asked myself same question may have asked yourself time two stealing going AMA HQ could ever answer emphatically NO None what soever joint CLEANtop bot tom As secretary/treasurer no pays salary am elected membership am modeler like No has brainwashed either drove Birmingham Washington carand back again May speak openly frankly Last year US Internal Revenue Service descended upon home office audited books Z idea being change tax status Eventually move reclassify us tax-wise failed OK what anything wrong going IRS would have located good friend Federal Judge Jim Davis ac tive District Judge pointed out has permitted mention two important points concerning IRS audit AMA last year 1 Any stealing financial irregu larities turned up audit would have serious consequences future tax status 2 Any unreasonable travel other wise expenditures officials would have serious reflection What am telling received clean financial bill health Internal Revenue people aware addi tion AMA books audited annually independent auditing firm Washington DC Raymond H McGivern Company comes once year checks books own pay service want meet some beau tiful ladies handle money snap Chief Comptrol ler Gisele Jackson took picture last year lady has Bachelor Masters Degrees Accounting Ben Franklin University Washington DC born Latvia now part Russia left old country 11 years old Russians swept through Latvia Lithuania Es tonia WW II bounced around through Poland Denmark Germany eventual way America mother died along hard way Germany Gisele studied medicine two years displaced persons camp Needless say likes US best lady first class ac countant feel lucky have First worked NAA 1957 Weve last 20 years since membership mere 14000 year s-iere uiane nawley Diane has professional training accounting too oldest six children lit tle brothers sisters Paul Brian Mary Alice Patricia Maureen Diane makes deposits balances books writes checks etc Another accounting assistant pic tured above Mary Ann Curtin Mary Ann joined AMA part-time basis third year college student major ing Accounting has now become full-time employee assists phases detailed work Dont forget have ques tions about dues moneywrite will answer See next month. JIM EDWARDSCant pg 76 best remember Ohlsson 23 purchased mustering out pay Doc worked way through Mississippi College lifeguard being rewarded small room under pooi itself live taught school principal Tupelo MS subsequently attended University Tennessee Dental School Memphis first exposure RC Pattern flying came Pattern flying legendary today Doc won Masters 1969 Indianapolis came 2nd 1970 Nats immortal Jim Kirkland Soon good sound judgment competitors took hold dominated time big contests 1971 Doc Team Manager RC Team Doylestown PA chief judge Las Vegas NV chief Pattern judge 76 Bicentennial Dayton Nats Also 1976 chief judge South Africa World Championships way being paid South African Association Radio Flyers 1977 US judge World Championships Continued page 81 MODEL AVIATION MAGAZINE INCOME AND EXPENSE STATEMENT year ending December 31 1978 Income Membership Subscriptions dues allocation Advertising Incomenet$ 7102397 Hobby Shop2728146 Other Subscriptions272835 Plans Incomenet SubtotalIncome other allocated Allocation Free Distributions officers CDs etc Total Income Expenses Editorial Expenses Monthly Columnists Drafting Articles Plans Pictures____________ Production Costs Composition Typesetting etc Art & Photo Color Separation Printing Misc Supplies___________ Reprints printing Circulation Expenses Postage magazine reprints_____________ $35455800 $ 10699894 1Q7j39 70333 $47226133 $ 1313800 639200 3030333 83333 2047605 380859 489270 19607592 38738 563164 1368906 3276239 Labels & sort mag & reprint Administrative Costs Telephone Insurance Promotion Miscellaneous Travel____________ Total Direct Costs Allocated Expenses % gen AMA exp Salaries & Taxes$11859500 Rent355200 Miscellaneous Office341 240 Postage.182306 Subtotal Allocated Expenses Total Expenses Net Income Unrelated Business Taxes Federal & State PICKING ON HITS obvious differences opinions among AMA Executive Council members subjectsAMA News has prolific such disagreements since first year good aspect shows dont have rubberstamp Council merely Okays recommendations President Executive Director other hand bickering public hardly constructive opinions important working out consensus final analysis offi cial Council decisions determine AMA policies Hopefully current arguing will settle down Presidents column month theres AMA salaries subject being left Executive Council rather argue further other note some HQ people disagree strongly contrast should noted what Secretary Treasurer says column monthhe visited HQ recently wrote about 2252032 389491 2641523 6347 214244 50000 72364 72038 3258703 $46196949 1029184 287726 $ 58 WHY WASHINGTON recent issue magazine indicated due Cost factors MA headquarters should moved less expensive location Mean its fact hundreds national sociations consider vital DC folio wing letter MA member gives latter side story deep concern RC modeler member AMA have fol lowing recent discussion concerning possible relocation AMA Headquarters wish offer comments mem berships consideration light own experience almost 20 years representing International Telephone Telegraph Corp oration Washington future model aviation un fortunate degree rests federal regulatory agenciesthe Federal Communications Com mission RC frequencies Federal Avia tion Administration its potential inpose severely limiting jurisdiction over model aircraft despite success AMAs voluntary safety code Environmental Protection Agency may expand its jurisdiction area noise control Also actions other federal agencies quasifederal agencies such US Postal Ser vice connection mailing Model vi ation IRS regarding tax factors affect ing cost ofoperating organization exceeding importance AMA its membership future growth possibly actual existence hobby may hinge future decision federal regulator example ongoing attempt AMA secure additional frequencies FCC RC use interests member ship best protected point view its Headquarters location check Washington DC classi fied telephone directory yellow pages reveals seven pages listings trade professional hobby associations Washington ad dress According calculations approximately 1600 organizations shown telephone directory ranging As sociation American Railroads Zero Pop ulation Growth Inc no accident 1600-some associations have fices Washington DC Bismarck North Dakota organizations recog nize necessity easy access Con gress myriad administrative agencies increasingly influence memberships activities same reasons more organizations relocating head quarters other cities Nations Capital addition 1600-odd associations maintain Washington offices virtually major US company has Washington liaison office interface govern mental agencies associations corp orations assure would maintain offices Washington unless proven value vantage point Washingtonand have several times consulted Associations Executive Di rector General Counsel respect particular approaches FCC Congress believe AMAs Washington headquarters location has proven incalculable value permitting close liaison concerned governmental agencies thereby averting ex cessive governmental regulation over sport important perhapsand frequently deal FCC matters myselfthe continuing close contact exercised AMA headquarters personnel FCCs constantly changing Commissioners staff has assisted ob tainingand retainingvaluable spectrum use privileges summary AMA expected repre sent its members interest maximum extent its headquarters should remain Washington Since responsibilityto pro tect promote model aviationdepends large dgree upon AMAs relationship federal government agencies matter prudent management AMA staff convenient offices involved Fur thermore location necessitates higher cost headquarters operation might otherwise possible additional expense should regarded vital contribution being better able serve needs members Hundreds other national associ ations have found necessary located DC area having moved considerable expense AMA re 80 Model Aviation verse move out area would con trary what other national associations have found overriding requirement Washington presence Very truly yours John F Ryan AMA No 94615 JIM EDWARDS Cont pg 79 saw him last year busy judging hot sun help others enjoy wonderful sport next time see him will probably doing same thinghelping others making possible newcomers compete successfully fairly enjoy ex pert judging Doc Edwards lives quietly beauti ful wife Jackie Mississippi practicing den tistry Radio Control flying Jackie goes contests him sometimes helps tabu late tables new modelers have helped managing judging $1000 contribution made Academy become Life Member thanks us Doc Edwards Would like bea Life Member will assigned two-digit AMA Life Mem bership number L front number will NEVER reassigned anyone will number forever after gone Heres Send $1000 AMA Headquarters Washington DC may paid quarterly increments $250 have privilege designating man ner AMA shall invest spend donation wish money go fund another can designate name will enshrined Academy life rolls ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS INCOME STATEMENT year ending December 31 1978 No Member Dues Rate Members Jr/Sr@$ 3008644 Jr/Sr@600414 JrjSr@10002523 Fain Open@10001112 Open@130018274 Open@170040090 Booster@various173 TotalMemberships71 230 Less Partial year credits Total Membership Income Magazines Members $35455800 Allocation distribu tion Free Members 439 Subtotal Other Income Life Memberships$ 509200 Club Charter Fees3572385 Sanction Insurance152250 Sanction Fees485200 FAI Stamps830900 Supply & Service Salesnet755216 Film Rental278100 Interest Income2275965 Contributions29920 Misc Membership Service Fees121825 MA Advertising & Other Mag Income Total Other Income Gross Income Deduct Operating Expenses$134489403 Less Expense Allocation Mag 4675 Net Income Loss Total $ 2593200 248400 2523000 1112000 23756200 68153000 JJ9~P $9 849 2600 1016145 $97476455 36526239 $60950216 L9j 0961 $69961177 $18043551 Reprint & Meg Alloc Per Member UPDATE TRANS-AM RELAY RACE project GO now signed up 60 teams seven people five teams leg also 60 AMA Contest Di rectors signed up monitor teams per formance across country takes place Depart START OF RACE Sept 4 Tues Dulles Intl Airport Sept 6 Thurs Raleigh NC Sept 10 Mon Columbia SC Sept 12 Wed Montgomery AL Sept 14 Fri Jackson MS Sept 17 Mon Shreveport LA Sept 19 Wed Ft Worth TX Sept21 Fri Odessa TX Sept 24 Mon El Paso TX Sept 26 Wed Tucson AZ Sept 28 Fri Blythe CA Oct 1 Mon Ontario CA Leg F G H K L starting Labor Day weekend conjunction raising funds Jerry Kids Muscular Dystrophy Associations annual cam paign Clubs stops will hold lo cal fund raising model air shows behalf MDA club interested doing contact AMAs Special Events department Trans-Am race malor PR effort AMA behalf model aviation gen eral idea gain appreciation Stop-Over Richmond VA Fayetteville NC Atlanta GA Meridian MS Monroe LA Dallas TX Abilene TX Van HornTX Lordsburg NM Phoenix AZ Indlo CA Barstow CA Arrive Sept 5 Wed Raleigh NC Sept 7 Fri Columbia SC Sept 11 Tues Montgomery AL Sept 13 Thurs Jackson MS Sept 15 Sat Shreveport LA Sept 18Tues Ft WorthTX Sept 20 Thurs Odessa TX Sept 22 Sat El PasoTX Sept 27Thurs Tucson AZ Sept 27 Thurs Blythe CA Sept 29 Sat Ontario CA Oct 2 Tues Las Vegas NV END OF RACE capabilities model aircraft addition involving AMA members different kind national activity Bob Doris Rich successfully flew across USA 23 daysfrom Kitty Hawk NC Oceanside CAin October 1975 project directors Trans-Am route essentially same variations Washington DC Ontario CA extra leg Las Vegas final ceremonies Circus Circus Hotel Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode Inland ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NJ 03060 Rymond Giboulean 39 High St Old Town ME 04468 George Parker 7 Paul Dr LeeMA 0t238 A Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Dr Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kittery MC 03904 case didnt notice Earl WiCt has already stated some agenda items next Council meeting held Nats items Review magazine policies guidelines review film budget progress September 1979 81 Member Magazines $300$ 124200 7001766100 3005482200 70028063000 20300 $35455800 1070439 10699894 $47226133 44675 $ 741458 use recommendations by-laws changes already formed committee anticipated demanding rules safety NMPRA response requested considera tion plan firm flying site procurement program will proposed John Worth reading have puts other items feel important let hear THIS WEEK special interest groups will probably meeting Council perhaps day before Council meeting will beon Wednesday August 1st Belated thanks Ernie LaChance Haverhill MA George Denault Amesbury MA helped cart gear District meeting Ernie putting great flying demo RC plane kitted whats-his-name designed Trixter Beam few years ago have just completed Beam original plans scratch-built time three channels am looking forward having lot slow flying fun before Nats time As views living up Queen Mary differ some people con cerning Council stayed during April meetings California didnt stay New lesey C New Ysk II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grigg District VicePresident 6387 Badger Drive Lockport NY 14094 Associate Vice-Ppesldests Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkees NY 10705 John Byrne 3629 213th St. Bayside NY 11381 Frank Deench 9 Willow Ave Piscatawy NJ 08854 Havk thes 46 Cory Dr So Tom River NJ 08753 Adam SaltIer 50 Randi Rd. Apt A-2 Scherrectady NY 12309 Tom Silver RD 3 Bon 412 Messena NY 13662 Hank Smith 2 Lorraine Am Aabvrn NY 13021 PHILOSOPHICAL THOUGHTS thrilling filling satis fying moment have ever experienced modeler came June 12 privilege present aeromodeling 6th grade classes RoyaltonHartland Ele mentary School 95 kids sitting rapt tention absolutely silent seemingly absorbing word over 20 minutes oohing aahing through 42 minutes Marvelous Miniatures Finally taking group school yard flying demon strations Shuttle 2-meter sailplane 20-plus mph winds fractured tail end third flight totally insig nificant compared smiling faces kids Marvelous Try sometime Its great ego good model aviation same time BACK TO DISTRICT II AND AMA spent evening June 7 Kodak Aeromodelers Rochester asked same questions have virtually same problems other RC clubretaining fields RC frequencies noise have very distinct advantage being able use Kodak-owned property Rochester area Yet lost previous field due noise aboard several days three days maximum allowed wife stayed over another day paid full tariff extra day also paid AMA difference accommo dations wife total stay first time wife has taken trip incidentally 11 years Council meetings Furthermore rented car expense ate meals ex pense AMA did pay wifes fare receive free passages airlines either actually spent out pocket reimbursed over $200 cluding wifes -ir fare actually day pleasure visiting uncle up coast wasnt some prob lems gasoline shortage already out Furthermore something too people know Headquarters staff flew World Airways both ways order take advantage low airfares put up lot inconvenience doing AMA dollars watched over Executive Director Mr Worthso read grain salt see sarcasm trash another District complaints new field isbeingdeveloped again Kodak property time hope avoid noise syndrome problems further complicated having Control Line fliers group no space new field suitable fly ing requirements sufficient nationwide publicity make public aware pleasure satisfaction gained building flying model aircraft second questionnaire has mailed out time read respon ses will tallied fact time read Nats summer meeting Executive Council will history ac tions meeting will directly guided responses 158 questionnaires mailed clubs New Jersey New York will returned yours DO YOU KNOW YOUR DISTRICT OFFICERS Associate VPs named head ing column Contest Board mem bers Contest Coordinators listed Directory elsewhcre issue hope seven AVPs four Contest Board members three Contest Coordina tors FAI Team Selection Committee Members Control LineBill Bird 123 Beechwood Rd Florham Park NJ 07432 Outdoor Free Flight Bob Hatschek 316 Grosvenor St Douglastown NY 11363 IndoorC V Russo 143 Willow Way Clark NJ 07066 RC Soaring Leon Pike Rt 1 Lowman NY 14861 add above volunteer graciously takes care moving AMA booth around District request clubs Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 total 19 volunteers other VP serve within District rep resent AMA AMA Use Let know opinions way can better serve Ohiv sylvania West yqna III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe District III Vice-President 1101 E Ralin Road Daytte OH 45429 Associate Vice-Presidents Joe Eiben 6192 Edenharst Lynharns OH 44124 Francis Fluharry 504 21st St ViennaWV 28101 Laird Jackson 523 Meadombrook St David PA 19087 tdwardWissr 1521 Sammir St. McKeesport PA 15131 NO DISTRICT Ill REPORT THIS MONTH Delawate e Disttict ef Columbia land h Catrlna vitgiea DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV VicePresident 607 Pallite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Associate Vice-Presidents Wayne Aberneshy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Nemport News VA 23606 Howard Crinpin 611 Beoshmood Dr Charlorrsnille VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 26210 Scottie Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19609 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Paul Yacohacci 6408 Winthrop Dr. Fayenteville NC 28301 has along hard fightfor John Worth HQ staff finally paid off now have tax exempt status back Maybe now AMA HQ can once again turn efforts business running Academy stead writing letters IRS Its tough fightthanks Headquarters month would like report change representation Radio Control Contest Board Wayne Abernethy AVP southern Maryland has assumed position will replace Fred Gregg has done fine job thank Fred dedi cation hard work Wayne RC Pattern flier very active competition flies Masters class very knowledgeable competition needs Wayne will also remain AVP southern Maryland until can find replacement him Anyone around Baltimore southern Maryland area terested Control Line Free Flight Clubs am getting very much correspondence Control Line Free Flight clubs District IV newsletters clubs except Brain Busters know must some guys out Dis trict IV cant ALL happy So lets hear let know what club doing what would like see within AMA Nats Any District IV AMAers going Nats Look up LincolnIll whole week Lets get acquainted Whats Happening District IV Plans shaping up District IV Meeting looks like date will first weekend October As soon date firm will make mailing clubs District 82 Model Aviation Prunes Georges Radio Control Club Prince Georges Radio Control Club Ches apeake Bay RC Club Charles County RC Club have put together Quickie 500 Racing Association club shares work load rotate races between three clubs Anyone wanting informa tion activity contact Kenny Green house PG RC Roanoke Valley RC Club Thanks RVRC putting newsletter mailing list RVRC has fun fly auction planned June 23rd Unfortunately article will appear after event over though am writing early June So keep mind have 60-day lead time maga zine articles hope visit RVRC near future Eastern Soaring Lines Soaring enthusiasts out have just received copy ESL news letter think very good full information aimed Soaring buff Soaring would like copy would like join write Howard Smith 1430 Kingsley Drive Warminster PA 18974 Concord Mall Show Three clubs got together put mall show can see picture very good display set up clubs involved First State RC Club 50 aircraft 30 members Delaware RC Club 45 aircraft 25 members Wilmington MAC Control Line club just proves RC UC can work gether put good show understand about 10000 people per day approx imate average viewing Thanks Scottie DC Radio Control Club DCRC recently awards night years valuable member Fred Neilson received prestigious Al Montska Award Hampton Roads RC Club Hampton Roads club has just second annual Tower Mall Static Show small growing club did tremendous job club has 33 members provided excess 60 aircraft display club two years old sure active group chance visit June 12 regular club meeting very good question answer session about AMA also about what other clubs doing District After meeting adjourned next room refreshments surprise marvelous cake AMA logo words Welcome Mr Mrs Foreman Mary cake delicious wife thank club very inter esting worthwhile evening picture shows club president Bob Howell treasurer Richard Dawson Tower Mall Show Alabama C Florida gia issippi to Rico South tarolina essee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Associate Vice-Presidents John Gorday 631 Queen Circle Jackson MS 39209 Jerome Hall 4326 Baywood 0e. Hunosoille AL 35805 Richard Jackson 108 Thornlee Sr t3iarleston Hgts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Delray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr. Nasheille TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Boo 1532 Foiardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman P0 Boo 1643 Eglin AFB FL 32542 Tom Thacker 2390C Lawrencanille Hwy. Decatur GA 30033 Jacksonville FL Rebel Rally May 26-2 7 thermal got away Free Flighters attacked RC area sending RC registration cards scattering carrying off concession stand garbage bags Now thats thermal reports Rebel Rally success though unfortunate incident unsportsmanship Combat circle witnessed 300400 spectators Such conduct totally unrep resentative thousands good sports hobby Years effort create favorable image public can ruined few minutes bad sporL read about Linda Brown July issue Model Aviation see page 72 now rest story Linda didnt get first girl win top AMA schol arship herself owes some success Brown Free Flight Team com posed parents sister Susan broth nrt Pernr Davidl cast hand won first P-30 Junior Susan second second Spe cial Rubber second Special HLG family flies together wins together earlier issue remarked Richard Jackson built 11 Super Prontos picture Richard Super Pronto No XII John Hudson editor Brandon Fly ers newsletter Brandon FL reports club held contest recently drew over 800 spectators received full page photos text Tampa Tribune DISTRICT V CLUB OF THE MONTH Capital City RC Club Jackson MS formed 1952 has grown mem bership 55 members original group still active Bob Hinkle Bill Payne Frank Ruscio clubs field provided Parks Recreation Department City Jackson Cade Sentell field maintenance supervisor working hard keep city happy clubs mainten ance Billy Collier club photographer pro vided photos picture taken Paul Miley Small Field Free Flight Contest Susan am won Junior High Point Trophy David aroundotPattsrnatthe September 1979 83 l-rIs John Uoraay barney Orndorff holding Award Excellence Oscar Tissue Al Robertson Back Ir Ed Hobson Randy Quattlebaum Raymond Driv er Herman Quattlebaum Barry Driver Jerry Dustt Andy Miner Millard Coulson Larry Welsh Robert Easley Cliff Cobb Jim Hust Phillip Smith Capital City RC Club interested mainly Sport Pattern Scale teaching beginners build fly Illinois ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 60090 Associate Vice-Presidents Dase Davis DA Enterprises Box 335 Haubstadt IN 47639 chuck Delano 7203A Twin Oaks Dr Indianapolis IN 46226 Roger Geers RR 5 Quincy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 709 Nt 44th St Kansas city MO 04116 Oman Lee 819 Mandrake Banania IL 60510 Jim Sears P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Bob Underwood 4109 concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63126 did what appears Indy RC South secretary Don Duncans right expression scans paperwork before treasurer Bob Gasiorowski presi dent Tom Dobbs center Throughout country club officers staff members involved endless papermill organiza tion administration hobby/sport unsung heros real AMA Photo AVP Chuck Delano Things August 15-16 Lexington KY MAC Pat tern Scale Meet Kearny Field August 19 Terre Haute IN RC Club Fun Fly C Banks 812 533-2375 August 26 Kansas City Northern Knights Open Fun Fly AVP Frank Hughes September 2 Holiday Fun Fly Madison County IN RC Flyers Near Frankton IN northeast Indianapolis Ron Daily RR 1 Box 197 Alexandria IN 46001 September 2 Bloomington IL SlRS Mammoth Scale Frank Whalen 15 Norbloom Ave Bloomington IL 61701 309 828-0804 September 2 Aero-Challenge CL Meet Muscular Dystrophy Bill Allen 1626 May flower Dr Dekalb IL 60115 September 3 Kansas City RC Flying Cir cus Muscular Dystrophy Jacomo Park September 8-9 Lexington KY MAC RC Soaring Meet Kearny Field SOAR newsletter confirmed Jay Gerber did film some Scale Soaring Plainfield AMA film Scale Thanks Helen Olsen contribution ensure new film will include important event Congratulations KCRC new hard-surface runway 40 400 ft almost large enough get down onI did say almost Lake County RC Club northeast Illinois sponsored excellent Mall Show Lakehurst Mall Waukegan IL June 2 & 3 Both quality quantity far exceeded expectations Very enjoyable same days beautiful Chicagoland RC Clubs Super Fun-Fly managed get couple flights place about 3rdfrom bottom Contestant turnout rather poor well-managed contest guys better get out winter will too soon As usual good intentions sum mer fouled up Things looked good visit areas summer mechanic strike put out streets two months Now schedules chaos DC-lOs grounded June brings weekend work call July August off Denver check Out DC-8 previously scheduled May So excuse tending clubs contest OH dont have buy BSIm giving away About time reading Executive Council will planning some elec tions Soon club will receive informa tion next year will receiving bal lots renewal applications Maybe too early think about future AMA leadership AMA now stands facing three tall moun tains has very little anyclimbing equip ment mountains 1 Flying Site avail ability 2 Federal Communications Commis sion 3 Federal Aviation Agency opinion AMA management has great responsibility ahead AMA leaders must individuals afraid step out take lead meet formidable challenges contemporary society AMA cannot simply rest home reminiscing yesterday and/or desiring maintain status quo Flip Wilson once said cant hit jackpot dont throw few nickels machine us need throw some nickels now nickels letter form guide directions differ say agree let know have some ideas send may letter changes maintains course presents jackpot idea Dont bashful meeting being planned Chicago area September 79 will invite members trade contest directors AAA meets Nats Event Directors certain others significant backgrounds list may dude think interested let know Invitations will mailed late August now happy landings See yall low igan esota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Kenneth F Morris District VII Vice-President 1023 luwa Avenue Muscatine IA 52761 Associate Vice-Presidents James Clark 4444 Woodview Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Robert Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 65804 Tiw Price 11267 Sear Sterling Hgts MI 48078 William Robning 4494 Tanglewood Tn St Joseph MI 49085 Oenff Snyles 2601 5 Beaumont Am. Kansusnille WI 53139 Terry Taylor 6306 Lombardy Lane Crysnal MN 55428 Wayne Yeager 38235 Castle Romulus MI 48174 have just returned SIG/IMAC contest Montezuma IA As usual very good turnout present plenty bi planes As usual DES MOINES MODELAIRES doing usual job running show Modelaires have assist ed contest year have special thank to Sig sponsoring annual event July 12 Governor ROBERT RAY Iowa proclaimed July IOWA MODEL AVIATION MONTH proclamation response request Muscatine Miniature Aircraft Association Iowa chart ered clubs invited participate util izing proclamation PR clubs events have received some correspondence con cerning flying site conflicts between clubs unfortunate things occur would suggest problems best solved mutual cooperation discussion blatant disregard others requirements An act courtesy may prevent prob lems displays good sportsmanship some groups arguing about fields interesting note some multi-in terest clubs encompass RC CL FF severe problems inter ested done contact Ames IA Sundusters 117 Manning Ave Ames IA 50010 ask Mike Anderson Western Lake Superior Flying & Hiking Soci ety 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 clubs manage mix aspects model avi ation difficulty am including some pictures WLSF & HS Notice small field background L-R Gale Trostad Ken Kluad trudge back retreiving models 84 Model Aviation Mrs Al Robertson cnet scorer ana Iviegnoule Classic trophies Hidden hiding behind trophies Mrs Cade Sentell Mrs Cliff Cobb uianay uuatiieoaum auspusys nia Lauarcur Scale Nosen J-3 Cub Thanks Indian City RC Ann Arbor Falcons Western Michigan RAF Sooland RC Modelers Des Moines Modelaires newsletters read have seen some improvement some thanks LES HARD District VII West news letter seminar publish newsletter make sure Zip Codes address phone number helpful See Lincoln Arkansas siana Mexico C Okiaboma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII Vice-President 1500 Anita Street Sulphur IA 70663 Associate Vice-Presidents Bazz Averill9117 La Barranea NE Alborqxserqoe NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Saiphur LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr. Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Larry Sarsor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesnille OK 74003 Another month has elapsed another column duewhat sam hill say time Well starters has real busy time activities especially getting visit different areas meet have sorely repressed must admit however getting few flights Sunday afternoonsthat sacred daugh ters made Beaumont fun flyall 45 miles away plans attend two-week school LSU Baton Rouge June thus hopefully spend some time various groups area New Orleans Unfortunately fickle finger fate pointed way such following multi-mil lion dollar fire chemical plant work job has temporarily changed help put plant back together Luckily no hurt will finish repairs about August 1 maybe latter part sum mer will permit some travel District hope mentioned last month good friend AVPs Ned Barnes hospital following heart attack doing pretty well until couple days ago mid-June new flare up trouble As writing scheduled go Houston tests probably surgery within few days AMA business According newsletters awful lot activity go ing District summer re ports have heard Dallas Trade Show indicate terrific makes sick have missed second time couple months ago mentioned assigning RC frequencies industrial users voice communications systems No dont have good news ever subject discussed Council Meeting Long Beach haste last month neglected mention subject So now understand situation stand FCC AMA has working through FCCs prescribed procedure obtain additional fre quency allocations AMAs proposal has passed first hurdle very laborious time-con suming process gestation period FCC act subject about yearwe probably three four months now similar proposal taken through proper bureaucratic red tape few years ago accomplished acquisition present 72-75 MHz frequencies Hopefully pa tience success can once again should emphasized have never granted guarantee exclusivity frequencies FCC simply reserved us convenient However AMA has through years efforts redoubled now tempted get FCC grant exclusivity based safety nothing else Following meeting Long Beach have again appealed relief high power intruders frequencies Will successful knows Complete success would utterly amazing However can hope least some relief end would encourage individually write FCC elected officials national explaining carefully what concerned about what seek Ask help Remember letter 50 signatures still letter 50 letters signature big stack mail Last month laid out feelings subject Model Aviation magazine what hope last time closing month thought would address hopefully last time subject dues increase took place yearfrom $1 7/year $25 year Now no doubt per centage-wise big increase minute lets look subject perspective last dues increase 1975 Thats right 1975 until 1979 dues did change service provided full membership including magazine Wouldnt nice everything else remained con stant price during period However wouldnt have nice salary stayed sameand Ill bet didnt have ready access figures inflation years has definitely us both costs cases wages AMA able remain solvent some years dues increase due increasing membership However 1977 inflation caught up began eating reserve funds mid1978 crisis finances upon us year AMA red several thou sands dollars Thus dues increase Now lets look increase different light What would have happened would we just followed inflationary trend dues during past several years simplicity have used 7% per year Presidents current soon increased guideline Dues 7% Annual YearActualInflation 1974$16 $1600 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 19 80* Total Dues $134 74-80 Remarks Open member mci magazine 171712Incr voted Counc action 171830No actual crease until 79 171960 172097 252244 252400 $1 3843 * Assuming no increaseand appears case table points out dues increased yearly 7% would actual ly have paid $543 through 1979 $443 through 1980 years since 1974 actually did dues So yes leap dues rather large long term rate increase actually below Presidential Guidelines 7% Now think actual national inflation rate has really below 7% per year since 1974 reality has closer 10% per year Doesnt fact able grow prosper dues inflation rate less overall average show see ing improvement efficiency grow larger really wasnt dues increase wrong putting off long caused difficulty Thought month sure wheels down before landingif prop tips keep breaking just before touchdown probab ly hint forgot think am kid ding An acquaintance has real cute homebuilt kind actually get has enthralled its perform ance once three times has forgotten lower gear props expensive Colorado as C Nebraska C Ntsh taknula h takola IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowski District IX Vice-President 105 Waldo Circle Bellevue Nt 68005 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Brannon 2220 Mariposa Blod Casper WY 82601 Faa1 Kenel 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 dim OReilly 4760 N Bansin Wichita KS 67220 Jim Rickeots 516S CloodasSioun Falls SD 57103 1979 LINCOLN NATS last chance before Nats thank stepped forward help make possible have yet signed up would like help September 1979 85 uave I-eonma secretary-treasurer WLSF & HS readies Peanut Cougar flight waiting no wind April 22 FF meet still time See nearest district officer help will appreciated AMA NATS LINCOLN 10 Executive Council recently appointed By-Laws Revision Committee review report revision recommendations Coun cil Once Council has reviewed recom mendations will presented AMAs Leader members vote Leader member vote way by-laws can re vised am honored selected Council member important committee Hopefully within District aware opinions sug gestions constructive ideas welcome Now suggestions can have important impact Whether reside within outside District IX please take advantage added opportunity ex press wishes committee makes its first report Council during Nats week work will continue NOMINATING COMMITTEE year since District IX oddnumbered district AMA members within District have opportunity nominate Leader member Contest Director resident District office District IX Vice-President Nominations should forwarded AMA HQ will circu late nominations members Nom inating Committee event list nominees given district lengthy seldom happens Committee must narrow down two candidates two names will placed ballot Open AMA member receives bal lot dues renewal form may mark ballot VOTE send renew membership time. already have right vote chance VOTEl matters much vote informed enough care enough vote typical amount voting usually 17% 25% AMA membership Make leaders responsible larger per centage membership Odd-numbered district vice-president positions office secretary/treasurer will years ballot District IX leader years Natslets leader voting percentage DISTRICT OFFICERS FOR 1980 District IX Vice-President will need nominations 1980 district officers Included area positions Contest Boards Coordinators Associate Vice-Pres idents positions appointed dis trict vice-president one-year terms nominations suggestions volunteers can forwarded another chance voice opinions District ing managed YEAR OF THE FLYING SITE District IX will probably always remembered Year Nats following also happened 1979 flying sites charter clubs no longer have pay $500 fee insure site owners benefit now free AMA has released new publication en titled Getting Keeping Flying Sites Contact HQ further information two new films specifically designed clubs use getting keeping flying sites have budgeted films will aimed city county governments park boards etc full-time employee position HQ helping clubs get flying sites being created Add fact insurance liability went $250 deductible $50 deductible can see some will call Year Flying Site IRS/AMA UPDATE regard IRS revocation AMAs tax exempt status AMA has successful ly defended itself case showing what Simple Govern ment never simple letter regional commissioner Internal Revenue Service AMA explains AMA able retain its exempt status too feel AMA what merits status investigation itemized things just ifies exempt status guess what No 1 list Disseminating information members via its publication Model Aviation through distribution topical films has produced Model Aviation Nuff said DISTRICT MEETING district meeting scheduled October 27 1979 Kansas City KS details available later See Nats TI4INKIN LINCOLNI Arrzcnu otna x da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armour Lane Redondo Beach tA 90278 Associate Vice-Presdemts Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolm 1100 West Sham Fresno CA 93711 Lonnie Kroeber 4295 Boulder Hwy Las Vegas NV 89121 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rt B Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Soowder Ave Long Beach CA 908GB Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter Dr Salt Lake City uTB4l17 Summer flying full swing throughout US Reports out back say Sport fliers out force weekend recently concluded US Free Flight Championships saw number contestants down year partly could attribut ed difficulty obtaining gasoline people did show up flew events total entry also down last year lot CD John Ferrer said meet went off smoothly enough first year running annual show Some good news give once AMA won legal skirmish IRS Most aware IRS ruled couple years ago against AMA remaining tax ex empt ruling appealed upheld first level appeal Appeal higher level brought reversal ruling AMA once again bonafide tax exempt organiza tion Quite bit money spent legal fees HQ involvement sigh relief turn other matters mentioned last months column going hold election later year District X Contest Board members chance think can better job Volunteer job get nomination volunteer position Ill select person run against incumbent based resume Ive already got several nominations volunteers Control Line Board have month left after column appears print act Vot ing will individuals petitions Sig natures AMA numbers will required signature fancy cant read print name under sos Ill know AMA master file doesnt have filing AMA number goes al phabetical order instructions will re printed time vote arrives Votes will mailed postmark deadline will announced Last month reported AMA giv ing some financial help Russ Barrera s model museum mentioned Russ grave condition cancer sad task report month Russ died early May Modeling has lost another giant will sorely missed negotiations Lake Charles re gard AMA purchasing piece prop erty up air telegram mayor Lake Charles says would welcome us visit AMA president Earl Witt uncovered some problems Lack util ities whos pay same fact property donated Lake Charles US Department Interior some strings attached its use Would strings prevent use property AMA Only time will tell Stay tuned further developments Nevada AVP Lonnie Kroeber reports Las Vegas trying get 1984 Worlds Fair catch want put fair Radio fliers now fly course 1984 quite ways off possibility hangs over heads month has busy Ive visited three clubs have three tap later month first club vis ited also largest As matter fact could largest club AMA Im speaking Orange Coast Radio Control Club club has 500 members think night attended meeting presided over president Bill Hart VP Don Johnson bumped Harry Apoian meeting reason mention seem run Harry go sure gets around Sometime back nominated club Award Excellence given Council presented award Bill Hart clubs president accepted behalf entire 500 membership award given OCRCC because sponsor ing benefits Cancer Society years Also club has very active December Toys Tots pro gram charitable activity qualifies award Im proud say Im now honorary member club Bill bestowed honor after pre sented him Award Excellence showed huge gathering AMA film Mar velous Miniatures well-received 86 Model Aviation eagerly awaiting release Scale film fall Control Line Contest Board member Pete Brandt has given some information would like passed mild controversy going right now Control Line circles over use single-blade propellers movement has started ban except FAI events Pete against banning use based inputs hes received fliers Pete has asked print some comments hes received matter Hes hope will stimulate enough interest prompt write Contest Board member know column read others lust District X members Some comments 1 Rather ban single-bladed pro peller develop rigid set approved rules follow constructing both single- double-bladed propellers would include minimum hub thickness minimum hub dia meter types material used con struction methods 2 What believe needed concerning single-blade props set design guidelines putting together props counter weight assembly 3 question planes coming apart matter building good plane will resist wear tear vibrations found flying Speed single-blade prop less likely come apart counter-balance made cor rectly have blade select wood other material 4 rule restricting single-blade pro pellers cavalier method trying ramrodded through no concrete evidence problem single-bladed props Speed lanes some constructive thoughts sure comment Control Line Contest Board member invited town Sierra Madre attend meeting Sierra Madre Radio Control Modelers invite ex tended clubs newsletter editor Earle Levine club presided over president Art Major multi-interest club terests cover Helicopter Soaring Pattern Pylon Racing club has flying site land fill rock quarry days num bered property sale owner wont let put permanent pav ing down runways got around unique way members surplus conveyor belt four feet wide 100 feet long weighs 1000 pounds stake down using runway Very clever enjoyed film Marvelous Miniatures showed presently perusing new book available AMA Get Keep Flying Sites book full tips others overcome problems perhaps similar yours Last least month Ive out town Chino visit friend ly club call themselves American Model Airport Association president club Dick Deiner VP Ed Woodsen club also about lose flying site construction approaching ever closer also reading AMA book finding keeping site Send $2 copy club process incorporating itself plan finding another site really expanding starting ambitious project entire club pitching building Stafford B-24 kit will use training project club members familiar projects complexity also showed Marvelous Miniature club already seen once liked well opted see again meantime want remind AMA display have also want mention have copy Mar velous Miniatures possession excellent film show scout groups civic group want interest model aviation Contact Ill see what can set up THERMALS Alaska o ana on oqton XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 AodM Vic-P,dsets Al tlaer 1607 S non EIn Pncaello ID 83201 Sonon Dresn No 1 Boo 48 8oadniew MT 59015 Ed McColloaqh 53 SE Et Portland OR 97215 Olndo 26808 Done co. Kent WA 98031 COnack Thompson N 3813 Nornndse Seokan WA 99205 Don Zpoy 21418 NE Main St. Rednond WA 98052 new newsletter CL fra ternity new publication dedicated ex clusively Northwest CL model aviation Subscriptions cost $5 12 issues Fly ing Lines produced Mike Hazel John Thompson Send $ Flying Lines 1411 Bryant Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 newsletter intends improve communication among Northwest modelers will include columns written top modelers have seen first issue little help luck will become top publication Good luck guys articles first Flying Lines illustrative quality editorial material Because timeliness inter est across modeling lines have included benefit Fuel Crisis Threatens Model Aviation though subject has glossed over modeling press given bottomof-the-page play newsletters model ers facing critical fuel supply problem Based modeling press scannings talk hobby shop operators correspondence AMA general scuttlebutt what FL has learned about fuel crisis supplier nitromethane hobby industry users including modelers car racers motorcycles like supplier reasons date unpublished has reduced supply 10% what pre viously provided model aviation fuel makers cost what available has gone up 60% according source manufacturer reported has cut six barrels nitro month previous two barrels day wish answer nitro methane AMA President Earl Witt wrote Flying Lines editor John Thompson recently Some manufacturers manufactur ing higher nitro content fuels order stretch supply Bringing matter close home hobby shop Astoria OR told members CLAMS club previously ordered case Fox Missile Mist arrived carrying price ofbetter sit down thls$2495 gallon price confirmed other hob dealers say either cant get stuff will have charge prohibitive prices comment What does mean us CL competition Chances competi tion will go However some fliers going forced use low-nitro fuels can afford commercial fuels can get nitro home brew will suddenly have arti ficial advantage may time follow lead RC Pylon Racing brothers limit nitro percentage allowed perhaps req uiring competitors use fuel supplied contest managementbefore fuel content provides lopsided competition addition should writing fuel suppliers AMA anybody else might have influence asking seek develop alternatives will alleviate cur rent crisis Thank Flying Lines fuel crisis cutting compe tition scene large number events District reporting decreased attendance have guts venture forth finding gas places away big cities fill up get destina tion hope clubs hurt financially nor discouraged putting events due fuel shortage real imagined perpetrated hoax Dr Barber real medical Van couver BC recently made comment what consider quotable quote Doc enthused about quality interna tional flavor flying recent Hawks Spring Opener FF contest asked anywhere country best two nations got together fly FF except Harts Lake Prairie Bong rson IN. or. May issue K Factor edited Betty Suzi Stream Volume 6 No 4 very unique article mini-guide Con test Directors intended help CDs smooth out eliminate rough spots have experienced Pattern fliers intended Pattern contests format compact design lend themselves adap tation other forms competition other club events Back issues may available dont know club having trouble putting events new game just plain interested look up near est member National Society Radio Controlled Aerobatics Since cant remember announce ment has previously made will re peated Jim Zehrungof Portland Aerolin ers has resigned after several years service District representative Navy Car rier Advisory Committee Jim has hard worker has commended fel low committee members Bill Skelton Warrenton OR has selected Jims replacement commit tee Bill active Carrier circles has some ideas entry level Carrier events May can try Northwest Bill Northwest Sport Race has proved very popu lar excellent bridge Contact Bill PO Box 105 Warrenton OR 97146 call 503 861-1033 September 1979 87 I0I FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sn New York NY 10005 OFFICIAL RESULTS ANA January/February/Harch 1979 KEN HIGH Indoor Postal Contest Ages up through 18 unlimited number flights scores adjusted 35 feet Two Best Flights AMA HAND 1 Graham Davitt 2 H Koachutnik 3 Mike Van Gorder 4 Tom Croft 5 Jon Harlan 6 Cathy Mullins 7 David Nault 8 Curt Zink 9 Mike Clem 10 Cohn Di Main 11 Brad Fulmer 12 Bryan Fulmer 13 Jim Katz 14 Eric Newman 15 Traci Harkema 16 Kim Mueller 17 Matt Arntz 18 Kim Poplatein 19 Jim Pugate 20 Allen Kradlak 21 Bob May 22 Beth Ireland 23 Micky Beni 24 Dave Fathauer 25 Carl Linstrum 26 Jim Mollison 27 Greg Benepe 28 Tim Sarbry 29 Ichiro Sugioka 30 Shelby Farmer 31 Paul Lidberg 32 Jeff Everson 33 Steve Spence 34 Men McLarty 35 Bill New 36 Jerry Lang 37 Paul Lang 38 John Brookins 39 Heather Arsk 40 Cliff Shaw 41 Mathew Gagliano 42 Victoria Gagliano 13 Charles Gagliano STICK MIDPIS Times Seconds Ceil ing Height czz5d AMA Fudge Factor Score Design Best Single Plight 1 Leeds ENGLAND Anderson Indiana Cincinnati Ohio Manchester Indiana Wayland Mass Anderson Indiana Lynn Massachusetts Woodburn Indiana Dallas Texas Los Angeles Calif Anderson Indiana Anderson Indiana Berea Ohio Beres Ohio Beres Ohio Beres Ohio Berem Ohio Beres Ohio Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berem Ohio Jscksonvil le Florida Berem Ohio Fort Worth Texas Berea Ohio Flushing New York Berea Ohio Tempe Arizona Coral Gables Florida Mansfield Texas Arlington Texas Floral Park New York Springfield Mass Springfield Mass Miami Florida Miami Florida Miami Florida Floral Psrk New York Floral Park New York Floral Park New York 1039 924 4 8670 8486 7 33 7500 725 6142 537 508 6024 4450 312 309 300 259 2SS 2 54 248 240 2 30 219 217 356 215 206 210 4 2 00 1 30 201 1 05 44 1 34 7 26 24 42 35 29 122 091 03 1 947 a a a 511 a 307 308 252 245 245 243 245 231 2 34 222 152 210 323 210 2 00 149 a 1265 a a 06 3 639 5644 S 360 5286 453 4700 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Micro-X Easy B No-Non-Cents Penny Micro-X Easy B Easy B Micro-X Easy B Noonan Novice Penny Peck 800 Compo EZE Twiggy SRPSM Double Peck 800 Peck ROG Peck 800 Delta Dart Delta Dart Delta Dart AMA Cub AMA Cub Bellanca ANA HAND LAUNCHED GLIDERS Best Two Flights 1 Tom Croft 2 David Nault 3 Bryan Fulmer 4 Cohn DiHaio 5 Curt link 6 Hike Clam 7 Hike Van Gorder 8 Graham Davitt 9 Dave Fathauer 10 Brad Fulmer 11 Chris Lane 12 Kim Poplstein 13 Chris Spence 14 Jon Nyberg 15 Jim Fugate 16 Bob Nay 17 Dave Niller 18 David Tornkins 19 Craig Jackson Al Steve Dunn 21 Tim Sarbry 22 Hike Goolewski 21 Eric Sireika 24 Allen Kradlak 25 Halt Arntz 26 Hen NcLarty 27 Greg Berepe Nanchester Indiana Lynn Hassachuselts Anderson Indiana Los Angeles Calif Woodburn Indiana Dallas Texas Cincinnati Ohio Leeds ENGLAND Berea Ohio Anderson Indiana Arlington Texas Berea Ohio Nansfield Texas Reno Nevada Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Arlington Texas Reno Nevada Reno Nevada Berea Ohio Berea Ohio Reno Nevada Berea Ohio Berea 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