Summary Jan 19 Executive Council Actions following principal items Council business transacted Winter AMA board directors meeting held lando FL 1 Addition Safety Code item concerning model air shows flying demon strations details fully need sepa rate spectators flying activities will explained separate AMA News report next month Model viotlon following fur ther Council review 2 AMA Budget 1980 preliminary budget approved subject updating Spring Council meeting based anti cipated increase membership over 74000 Note Council meeting over 50000 members already signed up 1980 3 Model Aviation Museum An offer free exhibit storage space Wings Wheels museum Orlando International Airport accepted initial fund budgeted display materials eq uipment Note AMAs Techinical Director Frank Eh ling has named curator AMA museum 4 1980 National Championships dead line February 5th set resolving whether Ohio Nats possible Council decide telephone confer ence call February 9th whether switch San Antonio TX Brooks Air Force Base Problems securing commitment Wil mington OH noted rapidly de veloping possibilities Texas site alternative 5 Free Memberships CDs New require ments approved Only free member ship AA meets two AAA five AAAA Class B meets free membership such meet fifty con testants registered meet otherwise free membership CD runs two such meets year regardless number contestants World Champion ships held USA same requirements National Championships free member ships CD work four days 6 Headquarters Relocation committee appointed chaired Mathews District V VP study current new proNew York Accident MODEL AIR SHOW CRASH BEING INVESTIGATED December 9th during halftime show Shea Stadium model aircraft went out control fatally injuring spectator temporarily hospitalizing second group called Electronic Eagles perform ing RC model aircraft model shape lawn mower flew spec tator seats Two men rushed hospi tal later died lawn mower pilot AMA mem ber other members group However group part AMA show team program cause accident still being investigated further informa tion available present Note initial news media reports told 30 40 pound lawn mower wasntthe weight closer 7 pounds Also reported metal wasntconstruc tion conventional balsa plastic film covering etc Reports also model looping maneuvering above crowd posals also possibility relocating Washington suburbs Note motion pur sue soon possible contract regarding previous offer Springfield OH approved Brown VPIll Foreman VPIV also appointed commit tee 7 Nomination Procedures 1980 Elec tion same procedures 1979 ap proved addition written letter acceptance nominee will re quired received nominating com mittee prior start meeting Note meeting normally scheduled Wednesday night during National Championships 8 Nats Winners FAI Teams ap proved FAI team selection program parti cipants should given opportunity comment before Council acts pro posal Note questionnaire will circulated 1979-80 participants prior next May 3rd Council meeting 9 RC Scale Standoff Team 1980 approved though voted prece dent setting action team would didntit merely circled inside playing field area stadium Ironically Electronic Eagles doing last show performing sports stadia ever since early 1978 per fect safety record before million people flown Shea Stadium times before both baseball foot ball games schedule very demanding though getting paid per forming making large profit expenses involved considerable So going fade out after show end 1979 football season get back normal life some plain old fun flying last show could retire show biz knowing pioneered highly successful PR effort behalf model aviation accident resulted something years PR effort largely unsuccess ful atgetting model aviation onto Sports pages major newspapers Obviously ever kind press opposite what sought went out over UPI newswire picked up local newspapers across country also TV Model aviation suddenly black eye will long time healing funded AMA same extent 1980 RC Precision Scale Team connection World Championships Canada Note Control Line portion cham pionship has cancelled due less five teams being made known Canada prior mid-January 10 Nats Trophies 1980 new design available approximately same cost 1979 Nats trophies approved action taken avoid major increase cost would have involved con tinuing same design recent years 11 Flying Site Committee Report Fol lowing submission written report chairman Foreman District IV VP agreed additional input Council members should submitted develop ment final recommendation Smith Dis trict XI VP approved replace Cain District VI VP resigned com mittee 12 Non-Continental Nets Mathews Dis trict V VP appointed chair commitCon tinued page 74 April 1980 71 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L L o 04-x I --0 Ou z 04I zw o COIL 0 Presidents OUTLQJK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 COUNCIL MEETING Id like start off months col umn making some general comments about January 19th Executive Coun cil meeting go specific areas relate well other events taking place during January next impossible condense some 12 hours discussion form Presidential statement events Also necessity omitting issues due technical legal aspects must consid ered Therefore Council issue concern national membership mentioned column because lack concern cause other aspects involved publication such information mention issue wide concern please look AMA News col umn written formal state ment facts As Council procedures general two items should noted 1 Our legal counsel has advised member Council pres ent meeting may send written vote long quorum out attendance 2 noted rather having long involved minutes Council member wishes add comments minutes should put monthly col umn Sooo ther ado will begin column adding comments AMA Headquarters relocation proposal HEADQUARTERS MOVE motion accept Springfield OH offer made failed vote eight six Except Council members echo positionof Head quarters personnel general agreement long-range ad vantage relocating Headquarters facility AMA would own objections further alternatives should investigated certainly understand burden responsibility Council members feel about such large financial commit ment behalf constituents Surely feel since has just come attention during short two year term decision length time would jumping gun can remember same feelings back several years AMA accountant recommended moving out District Columbia buying own property Incidentally land available time would have paid off time no longer available can also remem ber discussed buying air field Headquarters Nationals siteland also no longer availableand becoming more difficult find vacant land hold Nationals Since election year ago dis cussion Headquarters relocation has agenda item Council meeting information has pub lished nearly issue Model Aviation Out discussion proposal has offered us financial feasibility assistance ownership Springfield OH Besides fact proposal viable least foreseeable future devoted hours effects relocating AMA Headquarters personnel Over past 20 years have directly involved several such relocations am well aware fact proposals always clear-cut may seem After receiving statistics State Federal Government sources found due lower cost living Springfield area apprecia tion property DC vicinitythe effect personnel desiring relocate would substantial wage increase Further estimated 11 full time secretaries clerks would have replaced savings salaries would 43% secretarial 41% clerical total about $32865 total annual staff savings tak ing account personnel prob ably would relocate makes figure much higher Beyond staff salary advantage relocating offer assistance buying building Springfield has much talk about two other sues 1 low rental cost pres ent location 2 value being located seat Federal Govern ment First lease present home will up 1981 highly improbable low rent will continue Second know against law associations lobby virtually relationships Federal Government through legal counsel committees work Government agencies Therefore AMA does receive great benefit being District Columbia cost being adds argument move considers capital expenses equipment con tracts storage could go on fact remains Council divided opinion what constituents want other side debate comment members concerned benefits future want know What doing today Another comment own membership survey showed no interest moving later clarified member no such question asked survey obvious problem have enough input mem bers about feelings subject can say WANT YOUR QUES TIONS AND FEELINGS ON RELO CATING HEADQUARTERS e. should let district VP know feel because takes majority vote Executive Council pass motion relocation AMA SURVEY 24 days since tabulating first surveys received nearly surveys After tabulation re sults left membership priorities first nine items exactly same order Special Events such Trans-Am trade shows etc slipped 11th place Model Aviation Museum 13th Parts II III order percentages remained same 72 Modei Aviation MUSEUM As mentioned March column Model Aviation items AMA Headquarters Execu tive Council have putting consider able time effort rank very low survey Such issue Model Aviation Museum ranking 13th out 14 membership priorities Thus beginning discussing museums able point out Coun Executive Council meeting con vened Orlando FL members Council could look Wings Wheels Museum discuss possibility establishing model air plane exhibit within museum After looking museum talking management proposal free model airplane exhibition space favorably voted Council exhibition will similar Model Aviation Exhibit presently Smith sonian Nations Capitol additional benefits advertising AMA membership handouts Wings Wheels Museum use museum space should eliminate least temporarily need estab lishing own facility NATIONALS1980 Regretfuily still no firm site date 1980 Nationals reported Council meeting Flying Tigers Airline establish base Wilmington OH would until after summer negotiations still going get AMA Nationals sum mer mind Council vot ed hold off other site negotiations couple weeks Several alternate sites have pro posed Charles Parrish pulled together proposal Nationals site Brooks Field San Antonio TX week Flying back form International Modeler Show Pasadena CA able stop San Antonio review proposed sites Base Command er Colonel Walls proposed Indoor site Helicopter Free Flight Soaring sites located short distance Brooks seem have excellent possibilities Nationals Beyond site possibilities great potential assistance local modelers San Antonio groups seem very enthusiastic INDOOR RC years first Indoor Radio Control event held part Interna tional Modeler Show Pasadena progress field since first event last year has phenomenal existing endurance records nearly tripled event has developed point becoming neces sary classify electric types stand ard class includes planes powered ni cad batteries readily available Modelers now exotic silver cell lithium batteries Tony Nacarato made record flight 1 hour 28 minutes 30 seconds using boost-glide system Flying fig ure eight course between tops show booths bottom 30foot truss network Tony used elec tric motor make climbing turns turned motor off glide through crossover point HALL OF FAME show Pasadena also gave opportunity present Council AMM Past AMA Presidents Hall Fame Award Bill Wisniewski What made such special occa sion fact have known Bill since 14-year-old just starting modeling career have present made some outstanding dem onstrations model engine devel opment setting speed records has dedicated years development model aviation have members family seldom has opportunity honor per son feels close fortunate honored four other Hall Fame members presentationJohnnie Brodbeck Carl Goldberg Walt Schroder Ken Willard April 1980 73 SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiIl AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Vernon Wallace Tuscon AZ mailed mc letter saying re ceived regular AMA magazine two munths Before could reply him Kip Smythe answered case Miss Andrea Peterson works full time AMA Headquarters handling such complaints getting YOUR magazine write Miss Andrea Peterson AMA Kip Smythe dont want miss anything may very popular Secre tary/Treasurer read resume last Florida Council meeting told important AMA Nats officials either find some way clean up fiscal shortages Nats lately should give some thought drop ping fragmenting lost $26000 last year Nebraska NOT anybodys fault through mis management critical gasoline shortage fact nobody showed up--simply enough custom ers Yet am elected watch dues money Can ask personal ques tion What would tto Secretary/Treasurer [or informa tion almost unanimous consen sus find some way continue Nats After have going since 1923 may surprised learn 28765 AMA contcstants attended 1291 sanctioned meets last year large small figure about 40% total membership rolls course members attended meet still significant number Truly AMA fliers contest-oriented month want continue saga important NSRCA special interest group Mr Jim Vanderbeck president organi/ation RU Pattern fliers board directors includes representatives trom eight dis tricts US Controlled Aerobatics Bruce shown holding first place little airplane won Conley Flyers meet Atlanta other day picture taken 1979 Nats NSRCA fliers showing just some busy activity Bob Drolen Frank Purpura tuning up winning flights long time Betty Stream Suzi Stream mother Stream Baby Stream edited NSRCA official newsletter K-Factor year Dick Carpenter will takeover editor Good luck Iick its lot hard work t join NSRCA send ten bucks Sally Brown 8534 Ituddleston Drive Cincinnati 01] 45236 See next month Jan 19 Exec Council Summary Continued paqe 71 tee study feasibility Nats type meets outside continental US such loca tions Alaska Puerto Rico Hawaii 13 Sig Cub No 2 AMA Model deci sion Junior Committee proposal tabled pending next Council meeting following trial during Council mem 74 Model Aviation ilke liuntersyalle AL belong the and vow winnrngest club US last year can whip anybody country dares show up district L R Craig Buchanan Syd Austin Jerry Clifton Roscoe Pearson Bruce Underwood Lamar Gilbert Come think folks Ive got couple buddies live up Ohio claim pretty good Pattern Im going write tell stay away Guntersville group wont get little feelings hurtl snap shows four itnportant Pat tern fliers Commonwealth Puer Rico Left right good friend Joseph Micalizi AMA Associate VP Bill Mathews Livia Bermude club secreatry Jane Broun Jim Broun good Pattern fliers TX getting ready fly tier KU Pattern ship 1979 Nats lifeof dont see people dont tend Nats - move r wood District Three Representative NSRCA National Society Radio bers will build otherwise become familiar model 14 Indoor Committee Conference Call approved Indoor Team Selection Committee could make such call using AMA funds following submission agen da other details call management 15 Life Insurance Mail Solicitation authorized Wohiers Co Chicago could make such mailing Spring pro vided stationery did appear AMAs no AMA endorsement implied noted program exclusiveother companies could make similar mailings authorized 16 Safety Committee proposal establishment such committee accepted due lack specifics ap proved ask detailed proposal particular regard purpose au thority 17 Magazine Publication Minutes approved delete names Council member proposers seconders minimize tendency members use ac tions means promoting themselves print official minutes however would continue record persons involved 18 Executive Insurance agreed obtain quotes such coverage pur pose compensating AMA extra costs involved finding replacement event death disablement top sala ried officer AMA 19 First Class Mailings approved annual renewal/ballot mailing AMA members outside continental USA via first class instead bulk avoid late delivery voting problems 20 Council Member Succession list agreed Council member would sub mit name recommendation successor Council consider event incapacitation Note AMA laws provide Council decide should fulfill unexpired term Council member office 21 RC Frequency Coordinator VP requested name someone district RC Frequency Coordinator receive regu AMA Headquarters names locations non-modeler md ustrial commer cial etc licensees 72 MHz band might produce RC interference situations coordinator would advise AMAers frequencies given locality might prob lems agreed VP could coordinator existing officers someone currently officer 22 Time Place Next Meeting Wash ington DC May 34 should noted summary official subject approval official meeting minutes wi/I pub llshed after Council approves next meeting summary however tended give earlier notice basics what decided meeting avoid excessive delay until official minutes finalized should also noted items voted onsome did volve basic policy making directed President following general discussion Minutes Executive Council Meeting--November 9-10 1979 Howard Johnsons Motor Lodge Arling ton VA following attendance President Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Secre tary/Treasurer Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice President District Clifton Piper Atkin son NH VP-Il John Grigg Lockport NY Dave Brown Cincinnati OH proxy VP-Ill Don Lowe VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechan icsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Horrace Cain Buffalo Grove IL AVP-VII Geoffrey Styles Whitefish Bay WI proxy VP-VII Ken Morris VP-VIII John Embry Sulphur LA VP-IX Vince Mankow ski Bellevue NE VP-X Jim Scarborough Redondo Beach CA VP-XI Homer Smith Seattle WA Also attending Al Novotnik General Manager Model Airplane News magazine Jon Raines National Association Rocket ry Ron McNally Control Line Contest Board Chairman Present AMA Headquarters executive staff Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madison FA I/Contest Boards Administrator Carl Wheeley Publisher Model viation maga zine Frank Ehling Technical Director regular meeting AMA Execu tive Council brought order 903 am President chaired meeting Note Districts Ill VII repre sented proxies did have voting privileges maximum number votes 12 9 Vice Presidents President Secretary/ Treasurer Executive Director Before regular agenda taken up three items briefly discussed dis posed follows MOVED J Grigg II seconded J Embry VIII pay round trip airline travel motel expenses two repre sentatives 1980 Wilmington Nats site make presentation November 10 session Council meeting motion passed 10 2 against V IX Note precedent setting ac tion Further such requests will examined separately merit MOVED V Mankowski IX seconded J Grigg II Headquarters have AMA legal counsel investigate possibility write-in vote VP motion made assembly eventuality VP unable physically attend meeting some other alternative whereby vote may cast regardless absence VP motion passed unanimously I MUSEUM REPORT recent trip Orlando FL Wings Wheels muse um operation President Ex ecutive Director produced very favorable impression reported Witt Witt Worth described explained existing museum project elaborating AMA could come part Executive Director remarked optimistic thefinancial aspect several money-producing strategies available Both recommended Coun cil visit Wings Wheels Museum concept warrants consideration further study As extension previous discussion Frank Ehling museum curator AMA asked give views acquisition housing museum articles Ehling explained researching subject Smith sonian Institution DC developed procedures AMA could should estimation now start seeking possession historical items stock AMA museum Ehlings solution housing items interim obtaining permanent loca tion put articles out loan much other museums dowith AMA Headquar ters being central administrative dis tribution point MOVED H Smith Xl seconded V Mankowski IX AMAs legal counsel asked investigate proper documents legal steps liability needs establishing AMA museum motion passed unanimously II MODEL VIA TION MAGAZINE Carl Wheeley Model viation publisher distribu ted estimated preliminary 1980 financial statement Council consideration indica ting magazine would lose money 1980 unless some action taken Wheeley concluded following recommenda tions increase advertising b remove cur rent ceiling number pages c improve rather produce magazine lesser quality Questions discussion followed Wheel eys presentation terminating follow ing motion MOVED McNeill S/T seconded H Smith Xl Council remove restrictions Model viation pertaining number pages amount advertising motion passed 7 5 against II VI VIII Pres Ill GUEST PRESENTATIONS A Relocation AMA Headquarters Ohio President Witt introduced Mr Martin Levine Springfield Ohio Chamber Commerce gave presentation merits advantages relocating Head quarters Springfield presentation included description details archi tects rendering possible building land available construct building cost factors such construction legal inflation real estate interest loan utilities explained money needed such endeavor could burrowed Industrial Revenue Bond Issue tax free approximately 9% interest/25 years total soft hard costs given $49000 per year question answer period followed Mr Levines prospectus other show interest no decisive Council action taken time B FCC Petition Status President Witt introduced Mr jack Smith AMAs legal representative Federal Communi cations Commission Mr Smith law offices Jeremiah Courtney-AMAs legal counsel Mr Smith reported AMAs past pres ent future plans actions expectations obtaining frequencies relief interference problems turning-of-the-wheels FCC explained great detail including thorough explanation process April 1980 75 11/9-10/79 Council Minutes Cant rules changed Mr Smith advised FCC has Petition asking frequencies 13 months has just recently showed positive interest calling meeting concerned parties FCC has requested data support 72MHz frequencies will supplied AMA before end 1979 Following Mr Smith said expected FCC will issue Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM Subsequently after several steps procedure taken likely year two can expect have RC frequencies Meanwhile Mr Smith cautioned counter-productive active impatience such exerting pressure FCC whatever formincluding letter cam paign Permissible however submitted AMA time basis would agreed set technical standards including corporating model industry recommenda tions Mr Smith cited vital need pre sent coordinated effort AMA spokesman concerned As closing remarks Mr Smith suggested copies FCC computer listing identifies industrial 72MHz users available people could asked change some frequencies probably would comply instances approached one-on-one Council expressed much interest concept directed Head quarters secure computer listing Vice President IV SECRETARY/TREASURER REPORT Secretary/Treasurer J McNeill gave re port following topics A Donations S/T asked explain Toledo Weak Signals RC Clubs sizeable donations shown separate item Financial Statement published Model viatian Comptroller Gisele Jackson advised Council donations broken down various funds therefore recog nizable coming particular donor conclusion S/T suggested henceforth donations should reported such financial statement further donations $500 should separately identified independent financial report same issue Model Aviation financial report appears B Bonding S/T recommended Firemans Fund American Insurance Co contacted raise amount bonding AMA employees Worth Jackson Executive Director advised SIT suggestion already attended would accomplished shortly Worth further reported time ED proposal updated loan travel policy gone Vice Presidents review mail ballot produced tie vote new version will submitted Council near future C Auditing S/T stressing due suspicion improprieties strictly good business practice recommended AMA Headquarters hire another firm has usual 1980 audit MOVED B Mathews V seconded C Foreman IV year 1980 AMA hire another auditing firm motion passed 9 1 against VIII 2 abstained XI ED D Gerber Film Prolects S/T referred written report/review subject film making Mr Gerber report accepted Council conclusion discussion Presi dent directed Executive Director pre pare document contract rights whereby AMA may acquire original films made Gerber event Mr Gerbers termina tion also proper paperwork drawn up gives AMA title its equipment Mr Gerbers possession V REPORT ON REBEL RALLY PROTEST PROBLEM President Witt advised sent letter reprimand caused disturbance Rebel Rally meet explained matter resolved because Gathwright broth ers caused problem have reinstated club members Witt reported club members themselves wirtten appreciation handling matter Two items resulted discussion a need exists establish policy hand ling disciplinary problems b Ron McNal ly CLCB Chairman should advised outcome thanked writing ex tended efforts researching Gathwright controversy VI REPORT ON CONTEST BOARD PRO CEDURES item resolved mail ballot prior Council meeting ques tion Vote Criteria Initial voting stage rules change process approved voting criteria low ered 2/3 simple majority tie considered passing VII RC RULE PATTERN CLASSIFICA TION SYSTEM Executive Director response Joe Friend RCCB Chairman asked Council direction concerning aspect rules change proposal RC-804A & B deals pattern point accumu lation record keeping Headquarters Worth explained Contest Boards have jurisdiction over items would involve Headquarters administrationthe Council must decide such matters noted particularly proposal would require special effort group competitors contrary normal proce dure Also would produce situation other classes competitors could de mand similar services thus raise total workload considerably pres ent MOVED C Foreman IV seconded V Mankowski IX rules change pro posal RC-80-4B dealing pattern point accumulation record keeping Headquar ters rejected motion passed 10 voted rejection 2 voted against rejection VIII VI VIII REPORT ON NATIONALS & FREE FLIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FI NANCES A FF World Championships Worth ex plained background several items Preliminary Financial Report noting operation made modest profit due largely financial controls instituted HQ personnel upon arrival event B Nats Worth noted severe loss direct result enough contestants high cost officials housing despite fact expenses general re duced over previous years Nats Council authorized transfer $10000 General Funds Nats Income sum previously earmarked such transfer eventuality Nats ex penses would exceed income IX INSURANCE ESCROW ACCOUNT MOVED B Mathews V seconded C Piper $10000 budgeted escrow account cover deductible por tion AMAs liability insurance coverage necessary motion passed unanimously X ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP CLASSES FOR INDUSTRY & PROFESSIONALS MOVED J Grigg II seconded C Foreman IV Headquarters shall investi gate Markel Services cost feasi bility insurance coverage professional class fliers manufacturers categories motion passed 10 2 abstained CX ED XI INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR NON MEMBER GUESTS MOVED V Mankowski IX seconded C Piper increased benefit AMA Charter Clubs AMA charter club officers may grant guest membership under following conditions fee will $5 gives temporary membership period 30 days membership status offered time basis will effective 30 days postmark date money supporting data HQ $5 fee will credited payment AMA dues guest applies membership 60 days motion passed amended bA 10 2 abstained XI S/T AMENDED seconded guest mem bership status cannot applied sanctioned events amendment passed 9 2 against VI XI 1 abstained VIII session Council meeting adjourned 6 pm following morning November 10 adjourned meeting reconvened 904 am Secretary Treasurer absence President chaired until 1020am XII FILM PROJECT REVIEW Mr Jay Ger ber given floor explain film projects ask guidance Council regards type film should produce subsequent completed scale film Spe cifically Mr Gerber advised lot excellent Lincoln Nats footage could stand alone segments incorporated specialty films RC CL Mr Gerber further indicated previously Council directed top film prioritythe Lin coIn Natsneeded re-evaluation light footage currently available development Discussion followed terminating action rescinds previous Council approved film priorities Jan 79 Council meeting MOVED H Smith Xl seconded J Grigg II next calendar year number film priority will PR films approximately 15 minutes duration aimed flying site acquisition motion passed unanimously agreed Flying Site Film should highlight responsible persons maintain control models numer ous crashes should depicted voted upon agreed general consent succeeding films will 1 CL Nats 2 RC Nats Note President Witt arrived resumed chairing meeting XIII 1980 NATS SITEOHIO COMMITTEE PRESENTATION President Witt introduced Dick Nutting Chuck Shade Ohioboth representing Western Ohio RC Society 76 Model Aviation Mr Nutting aided Mr Shade spoke length detail proposal new Nats concept petitioning Council opportunity execute plans 1980 Nats Wilmington Ohio President Witt moved accept offer motion voted upon due Point Order objection C Foreman noted such decisions usually based upon Nats Executive Committee recommen dations proposed new Nats concept further discussed resulting following motion MOVED E Witt Pres seconded V Mankowski IX Council authorize WORKS Club proceed developing 1980 Nats Wilminton Ohiothe final cam mittment subject Council approval follow ing review recommendations Nats Executive Committee motion passed unanimously XIV 1980 INDOOR WORLD CHAMPION SHIPS Executive Director reported preliminary development WC opera tion Ray Harlan Chairman Indoor Team Selection Committee satisfactory recommended Council approve event planned june 20-24 Northwood Institute West Baden Indiana H Smith Xl advised Council some effort expended obtaining Seattle King Dome WC site idea abandoned favor West Baden due unstable air encountered test flying MOVED B Mathews V seconded H Smith XI accept 1980 Indoor World Championships proposal motion passed unanimously XV 1982 CONTROL LINE WORLD CHAM PIONSHIPS MOVED J Worth ED seconded V Mankowski IX submit 1982 CL world championship proposal Chicago modelers ClAM FAI aeromodeling committee tentative offer motion passed unanimously XVI 1980 SPACE MODELS CHAMPION SHIPS Worth advised Council AMA automatically involved Rocketry world championships because AMA National Aero Club NAC country responsible FAI Thus Rocketry WC organizers must address FAI through AMA noted AMA has nor will have financial commitment world championships AMA protected liability modeling activity MOVED C Foreman IV seconded C Piper Council sanction Space World Championships sponsored organized National Association Rocketry motion passed unanimously XVII REQUEST FOR 1980 AAAA CON TROL LIiE SANCTION MOVED V Mankowski IX seconded H Smith Xl award 1980 Control Line AAAA sanctioned contest rating Winston-Salem North Carolina meet applied motion passed unanimously XVIII REINSTATEMENT OF CATEGORY OUTDOOR ORNITHOPTER RECORDS item dealing member wished AMA record reinstated referred Free Flight Contest Board general con sensus XIX WORLD EVENT SANCTION CLAR IFICATION recounted Califor nia club advertised 2-meter soaring meet World Championship Headquarters advised parties involved AMA sanctioning could granted using such nomenclature such advertising premature governing body international activities FAI has sole authori ty authorize world championship event Worth advised however sanction issued terminology applied World Cup Worth asked Council guidance con cerning further action MOVED V Mankowski IX seconded C Foreman IV Executive Coun cil go rocord recognizing world championship 2-meter soaring meet principals directed future clear through Headquarters prior release advertising depicting world class event motion passed 10 2 against VI Pres XX CLARIFICATION OF ALLOWABLE EXPENSES FOR FAI TEAM PRACTICE Executive Director advised Council both instances team practice funding policy applied additional costs other what Council previously approved requested Worth asked Council review policy give determination future application MOVED J Grigg II seconded J Embry VIII existing FAI world championships team practice funding policy cairified include round trip travel practice city two nights lodging minimum expense AMA motion passed amended 1 8A 11 1 against VIII AMENDMENT H Cain VI seconded J Scarborough X exception motion 18 would subject Executive Council review decision amendment passed 11 1 against V XXI NMPRA RESPONSE TO COUNCIL RE SAFETY RULES Council discussed several responses approaches issue safety RC Pylon events noted NMPRA authored set safety criteria Formula Quarter Midget recommending officially adopted included AMA Rule Book MOVED J Worth ED seconded J Embry VIII Executive Council recommend RC Contest Board enac ting Safety/Emergency proposal necessary NMPRA safety recommendations pertains Formula Quarter Midget adopted included next Rule Book motion passed 8 3 against V VI IX 1 abstained Pres MOVED H Smith Xl seconded J Embry VIII recommend RCCB page 48 section 41 RC Sport Pylon Racing 1978/79 AMA Rule Book second last line words Quarter Mid get inserted after Formula-I last line word recommended re placed required motion passed 8 3 against II V VI 1 abstained Pres President directed under authority NMPRA recommendations adopted subject RCCB ratification NMPRA safety rules should pub lished next issue Model Aviation immediate effectivity XXII AMA PUBLIC RELATIONS POSTER J Scarborough X reported mem ber district created large poster idea utilized hobby shops purpose displaying local club information Executive Director remarked approved budget still has $3000 promo tion AMA hobby shops poster idea could incorporated package developed project President directed consideration given poster proposition ex penditures remain within current bud get XXIII FLYING SITE President Witt ap pointed committee make recommenda tions Council regarding flying site aid proposals committee appointed follows ChairmanC Foreman C Piper H Cain Minutes November 9-10 1979 Ex ecutive Council Meeting concluded next month Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode islard nunt DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President l4ihIand Avenue Atkiesnn NH t3tl 1 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NJ 03060 Raymond Giboulean 39 High St Old Town Mt 04468 George Parker 7 Paul Dr LeeMA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Dr Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kittery ME 03904 Reappointment AVPs writing still havent heard form few AVPs Con test Board members reaffirm willing ness continue offices Next issue will have update new appointments necessary will New England Champs again 1980 according Bob Brodeur Nashua just phoned say probably Fitchburg will site 3rd 4th weekend August will New England District meeting EXPO according recent meeting South Shore RC people Continued next page April 1980 77 Effective communication two-way Street AMAs non-paid volunteer offi cers doing utmost make AMA kind organization mem bers wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-presidentj area Complete communications link write duced rubber-powered model kits advertised Model Airplane News 1929 time came scene 1947 dad machine tool company several employees Stunt fliers famous Harold Red Reinhart Red won Plymouth Internationals back 1954 Another modeler lot fluence Larry Scarinzi Stunt Super Satan Combat Fox engine fame Later influences came likesofGeorge Aldrich Bill Werewage Lew McFarland Bob Gialdini Gene Schafer Jim Kostecky Bob Gieseke Ther person owe flying ability however Bill Simons Bill took profile ioop crash days becoming competition Stunt flier started development Genesis series stunters winter 1972 first two 35-size airplanes 560 squares ship won 1978 World Championships much larger version 720 squares between ships de velopment involved seven other versions various engines prop combinations World airplane used OS Max 40 FSR custom three-bladed prop Although am now Associate Editor Flying Models magazine until re cently own company dealt hob items company Control Speciali ties Corp mostly well-known foam wing work father has taken over production accessory line still cut foam wing two side following list contest achieve ments Eastern States Championship Cham pion 1974 1975 1976 1977 did fly 1978 1979 1975 King Orange Champion 1976 National Champion 1976 holder Jim Walker Cup presented Grand Na tional Stunt Champion third place 1977 Stunt FAI Team Trials World Champion 1978 also five straight top 10 finishes AMA Nationals way personal info am 32 500 Watts years old married Marianne have two children Robert David 2t/2 Brian James 11 months am member Garden State Circle Burners club New Jersey Charlie Limber earliest attempt Control Line Speed circa 1972 Profile Proto accidental due fact local federation model clubs pushed event age categories first few years punctu ated small disasters after awhile got going about fast anyone Delaware Valley During period Tom Kerr fellow club member Philadelphia Sky Pirates interested brother Lee FAI Power Free Flight outdone felt try FAI Speed Sibling rivalry 1973 met Bob Hemenway Clif Norman Bob really got started first FAI plane built designed Clif took few years get competitive FAI event what learning about Rossi engines making fiberglass parts learning fly properly meeting Doc Jackson etc etc After medium orgy winter 1975 designed all-fiberglass enclosed pipe assymetrical plane still fly turned out fast stable practically unserviceable ship Prior 1977 Nats FAI Team Trials good fortune latch onto Chuck Schuette perennial FAI Speed team member California infor Power 8 Watts 500 Watts 8 Watts 68 Watts 10 Watts 300 Watts 100 Watts District ReportCant home John Jean Smith will probably happen June 1st Executive Council meeting Orlando FL January 19th two days before writing Significant news will covered elsewhere issue am happy about museum started Orlando will release pertinent news about Shea Stadium incident issue Insurance liability some disagreement type release last months issue did pre clude much being said other column good friend John Grigg quite expertly covered episode missed Horrace Cain meeting sent Glenn Lee repre sentative John Embry sent old fire-horse John Clemens meeting John did duty saw Speaking duty following recent recap newly released frequencies New England should made public new service legal people Washington provides periodically will dis tributed VPs designated frequency co ordinator district will publish received will phone key areas necessary should further releases come about Transmitter LocI FrequencyLicensee 7564MHzCranston RI RI State Police Greenville RI RI State Police Black Plain RI RI State Police Holyoke MA MA State Police 7554MHzWilbraham MA NE Rescue Squad Sanford ME Auclair Transport Manchester NH Auclair Transport 7314 MHz Lancaster NH NH State Police New Jersey Ynk II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grigg District II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive tnckpnrt NY 14094 Associate Vim-Presidents Pete Bianchini 260S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 John Byrne 36-29 213th Sn Bayside NY 11361 Frank Drench 9 Willow Ave Pincanaway NJ 06854 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Tows River NJ 06753 Adam Santter 50 Ravdi Rd Apt A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Tom Silver RD 3 Bye 412 Messena NY 13662 Hank Sminh2 LorraiveAveAnburvNY 13021 months report will honor two districts top Control Line fliers Bob Hunt Charlie Lieber both qualified 1980 FAI team both hail New Jersey Bob defending World Champ Stunt let him tell story Bob Hunt have flying competi tion Stunt 15 years having brought up perfect modeling environment have flying life father James Hunt started modeling around 1918 1927 started company promation provided considerably upgraded competence FAI Speed event 1977 Team Trials started out falling up yes up steps motel Riverside breaking both models After repairs test flew best model control line broke What horror Anyway got back up ship going fast enough team place World Champs 1978 dis appointing sense Americans though taken hostage capable much better times winning team championship Woodoule Carl Dodge took time off team racing help get time did Certainly American team qualifying times 1980 Championships Poland indicate will strong threat can get act together am look ing forward representing US once again sampling excellent Polish bloat thin rylvania Virgivia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown Distritt III Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45236 Associate Vice-Presidents Joe Eiben 36960 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Fraveis Flaharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnat St Philadelphia PA 19107 As column being written am pre paring leave attend first council meeting full fledged member voting privileges have feeling will spend considerable amount time discuss ing recent tragic accident Shea Stadi um feel compelled inform facts matter saying during half time show being flown Electronic Eagles show team flying lawn mower model crashed crowd seriously injuring two spectators few days later spec tators died hospital other injured spectator released form hospital recovering much can said timesee elsewhere AMA News section some other details another slightly pleasant less bad news subject have re port spite fact reported earlier Nats Wilmington OH 99% sure 1% chance has arisen now very questionable due contract negotiations going between people control airfield major air freight company its use consolida tion point meantime other possible sites Midwest being explored includ ing Chanute Air Force Base Illinois Rickenbacker Airfield Columbus OH area Lake Charles apparently available else fails people would rather see midwest Nats possible club district needs use new Scale film Marvelous Miniatures club meeting whatever should have copies time read Unlike District II counterpart dont like parking belly Ill sign off GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED 78 Model Aviation Delaware rict Columbia land h Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 617 Pehite Drive Mechaoicsville VA 23111 Associate VicePresidenta Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottunille VA 22901 V Dill Helms 2000 Tynola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Snotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DR 19809 John Preston 7012 Elnira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 District IV members have asked question Yes model aircraft accident Shea Stadium New York man has died result happened during half-time show being put Electronic Eagles Greater New York RC Association donrt have details time AMA Council will filled January Council meeting know very sorry has happened Despite safety precautions take can did happen have insurance preach safety much AMA has excellent safety record indi vidual flier have kept up record Still happens receive lot bad pub licity good things AMA has done seem get overlooked People start talk ing about stopping show team program allowing show teams have AMA sanctions insurance coverage Just stop think what would happen stopped automobile racing other sport just because accident death involved during race game wouldnt long before would no sports participate Dont get wrongI am very sorry happened lets make rash decisions before know facts Lets look what happened learn time year would good time club go over its flying field safety rules update modify Make sure club member understands practices safety As safe we perfect never will harder try fewer accidents will have interested parties could participate Trans-Am Race sure read two-part article Bob Doris Rich wrote January February sues Model Aviation Its very interesting article Riches have done great job writing still think should again Speaking magazine articles hope quarter scale fans did miss Al Novotniks article Model Airplane News about QSAA Fun Fly Las Vegas super arti cle very good photos well worth reading Feb 80 issue would like take opportunity thank District IV club newsletter editors hard work thank sending read enjoy italso keepsme up-to-date whats happening District IV Penal Institution Model Program February issue Model Aviation page 76 excellent article penal institution program suggest District IV club president read article will give idea what could done local area about finding flying sites developing model building program federal state penal institutions program will work local clubsfollow up AMA has laid ground work rest up Maybe nothing area contact local law enforcement officers find out sure could lead county state supported fly ing site Whats Happening District IV MAX-FAX DC Maxecutors Newsletter came interesting article German WW II Dornier 335A-0 aircraft Seems innovative aircraft weighed 20000 lbs wingspan length slightly over 44 two DaimlerBenz603E-1 engines developing total 3600 hp takeoff top speed 475 mph rear engine alone could propel craft 350 mph first German aircraft configured tri cycle landing gear ejection seat long fuselage low aspect ratio wing clean lines make visible candidate scale enthusiastics looking twin engine project Alabama o gia issippr to Rico South tarolira essee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham Al 35219 205 879-5550 Associate Vice-Presidents John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thorolee St Charleston Hgts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr NashoilleTN 37205 Joseph Micalizni SR 00866 Boo 1532 Falardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman P0 Box 1643 Eglin AFB FL 32542 Harry Sheram P0 Boo 4506 Birmingham AL 35206 Tom Thacker 2390C Lawrencenille Hwy Decatur GA 30033 Central Florida its site AMA Model Airplane Muse um exact location Wings Wheels Museum Orlando Wings Wheels located Orlando International Air port within minutesof Disney World Sea World other vacation attrac tions AMA Executive Council toured impressive facilities Wings Wheels day before Council meeting evening District V Central Florida meet ing Wings Wheels arranged week advance limited publicity Over 200 modelers several clubs far away St Petersburg met Executive Council watched Johnny Clemens get award NAA saw Modelings Grand Illusions Gossamer Condor Fly toured museum dont believe entirely coinci dence day after terrific show support local modelers Wings Wheels offered AMA choice area thats different inherent two engine in-the-wing thrust-line problems interested investigating project get hold Dom Smithsonian Air Space Library Possibly hell send listing what material have file air craft Prince Georges R/C Club Quickie 500 Area Meeting Report Jim Isham stated PGRC will have three races year April 27th CDd Joe Solko July 20th CDd Roger Binger September 14th CDd Fred Melton CCRCs races will run June 8th October 5th CBRC will run race August 24th new rules developed area meeting will apply Propellers will stock props will same brand name size Any aircraft involved mid-air will BLACK flagged other planes continue flying Triangle Prop Spinners New control line club Raleigh-Cary Triangle area new club just starting information contact Bob Nicks 1211 Brookgreen Dr Cary NC 27511 Bob have requested AMA send club charter informa tion other things have requested Welcome AMA District IV Kent County Aeromodelers Inc received new newsletter month Kent County Aeromodelersits called Mosqui Bite club located Dover DE Thanks newsletter fellows keep coming Wings Wheels Museum no cost AMA AMA course will have bear cost installing maintaining its own exhibits District V have privilege opportunity serve host AMA Model Airplane Museum will working closely Frank Ehiing AMA Museum Curator both will need considerable help Orlando Central Florida area local museum support will also need volunteers everywhere help lo cate worthy items should included museum help plan design exhibits help restore models engines etc Vol unteers encouraged send Frank names special interest talents can used conjunction museum would also like input special interest groups Although Executive Council voted $10000 initial museum costs voluntary contributions would certainly help speed museum its way insure have quality exhibits wont settle anything less incidental costs associated establishing muse um Storage work space must set up space available no cost must made usable treasured items need crated shipped present storage sites across country display cases must built bought plan propose some special ways rec ognizing individuals clubs special terest groups hobby shops manufacturers etc contribute financial support museum No need wait formal plan however need money now Send contri butions tax deductible to AMA Headquarters Please state contribu tion museum give us name Continued next page April 1980 79 SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT District V Report Cont address gift can recognized lot work some additional finan cial help bit luck could have Grand Opening AMA Model Air plane Museum conjunction Tan gerine Meet January 1 981 may have keeping up various discussions about re-locating AMA Headquarters January Executive Council meeting appointed chairman committee study proposals develop ideas etc Chuck Foreman Dave Brown also committee have suggestions opinions about AMA Headquarters location please let other two members committee know soon possible AMA Nats treasured institution model airplane builders what about AMA members cant conveniently go Nats because ex treme distance Joseph Micalizzi example couldnt get last years Nats orga nized Puerto Rico Nats have similar Nats Hawaii Alaska Jim Scarborough Homer Smith committee study situation wel come ideas What think about fellow would make trip Florida carry own seafood District VP Cliff Piper did just January New Hampshire didnt know what expect Sunshine State also thought orange trees behind hotel fakes because oranges marked S unkist South Carolina well represented AMA Executive Council meeting Sally Jackson five year old daughter AVP Rich ard Jackson After listening few minutes model airplane talk readily gave proxy daddy left mother visit Disney World made lot sense did Executive Council IIIvos C Indiana ucky nusi VI DISTRICT REPORT Ilorrace Cain District VI VicePresident 525 Weidner Road Butfalo Grose IL 60090 Associate Vice-Presidents chuck Delano 4631 N Milchner Indianapolis IN 46226 Richard Gerling III 3611 Oreenfield Rd Guincy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 401 S Birch Plattsburg MO 64477 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme Rd university City MO 63132 Jim Sears P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Bob Underwood 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 Weather cares about WX Will mild winter bring white July 4th dont need bad summer Too much activity being planned what needed two weekends week Six days flying rest devil working sounds okay fuel manufacturers make money vultures will have share Thermals long skinny-winged birds colors Sailplanes definitely fast-growing seg ment RC District VI things everywhere Monroe y Rs. rIIeE Lulti peted New Years Day tne trophy held won Jack Fike center standing competition included Tom Osborne Bob Wat son Kneeling L-R Ron Kelly Arkie Ander son Hal Esser club can contacted through T Osborne 3312 Tilson Place Bloomington IN 47401 Southern Indiana Louisville KY area has new Sailplane group KISSKY-IN Soar ing Society Dan Childers 1317 Scenic Drive Clarksville IN 47130 SOAR Greater Chicago operates several fields has very active Soar ing program Contact Dan Pruss Soaring Edi tor MA Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 AVP Helen Olsen advises can compete District Fun-Fly using Sailplanes competition Power fliers say Great Are Sailplane fliers feel ing frisky Palos Park RC Club Chicago area forming Air Show Team replacing annual Pattern meet two-day Scale Air Show June 14-15 Show features awards static display evening din ner Ray Fuller 312 599-2555 Palos RC Club PO Box 92 Orland Park IL 60462 Syntronic Aero Club Ft Thomas KY Skywriter interesting figureson model ers purchasing power 25000 modelers burned quart fuel per week would 6250 gallons $10 per gallon $62500 spent weekly nice may figures available indicating modelers contri bution local national economies new club Indianapolis 500 RC Club hosting Pattern contest Indianapolis Raceway Park June 14-15 An excellent site $2500 cash awards will bring out Big Boys Leo Dickey 1028 N Illinois Street Indianapolis IN 46204 RCers near Craigville IN needing flying site contact AG Kunkel Lazy K Airport Craigyille IN 46731 Hobby shop flying field available Things March 23 Illinois Valley RC Club Mall Show Peru Mall March 30 Indoor Contest St Louis MO March 29-30 RC Sports Flyers Static Show Cross Country Mall Mattoon IL trophies Bill Basham 217 235-1 565 April 17-20 Palos Park Air Show Display Orland Park Mall Orland Park IL Palos RC PO Box 92 Orland Pk IL 60462 April 26-27 Southern Indiana Modelers Mint Julep Scale Meet Rough River State Park KY Sport Precision Scale January 19th Executive Council meet ing will find G Lee District VI representa tive simply cannot attend may best violated honor bound duty re vealing executive session activities may true yet cannot understand AMA should have secrets AMA engaged competitive business activities does formulate plans projects competi dive bidding firm belief AMA should totally responsive membership membership owes AMA nothing AMA owes membership thing As long sit Council plan inform what learn addition will speculate future happenings reasons some actions etc based understand ing events experiences thirty years modeling rather unfriendly terms have recent ly used describe Still will agree programs policies asked majority membership and/or clear ly benefit general membership Although above sounds negative positive action being think course AMA being turned towards action contemporary future problems Theres high ground ahead climb isnt too steep mountain climbers keep plugging things will get better Next monththe promised article No procrastination maybe Iowa C Mirlvan esota C Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Geoff Styles District VII Vice-President 6060 N Lydell Avenue Whitefish Bay WI 53217 Associate Vice-Presideits James Clark 444 Woodview Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 John C Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 Williaw Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tn St Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsett Dr Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lowbardy Lv. Crystal MN 55428 First let thank newsletter editors District VII clubs have started mail newsletters appreci ated will find useful activi ties Please keep coming January 19 1980 Executive Coun cil meeting will have held inOrlandoFL will first Council meeting will have able vote Some District VII members have touch per son also mail let have thoughts agenda items appeared Model vlation agenda Council meet ings always published purpose would delighted hear District VII people views want able have handle what District feels rather lust vote what want important items concerned show team accident Shea Stadium New York serious incident gave rise much comment District almost constructive can please use AVP channel comments keeps him ball game helps reduce cor respondence load Two enthusiasts Dis trict VII made RC Modeler magazine January issue Larry DAttillo arti cle published page 83 concerning engine propeller selection large models John Lusk Madison WI MARCS Club mentioned Ken Willards column sub mission some basic design information have many very talented modelers 80 Model Aviation district Unfortunately always easy find way share informa tion available newsletter exchange helps provided people contribute own club newsletters Got some photos month some courtesy Twin Cities folks HQ Note package containing origi nal manuscript Styles photos described somehow deilvered time issue column composed second copy manuscript unfortu nately duplicate photos available nice show last Thanksgiving Registry Hotel Bloomington MN annual event good weather side over 1500 people passed through exhibits Photo No 1 gives idea displays Terry Taylor AVP Dis trict VII plaid jacket talking John Krekelberg Twin Cities R/C Club Photo No 2 some Sig Kougars flown Blue Eagles Show Team other mod els background Photo No 3 Craig Flash Christensen Minnesota Soaring Society front club display Minneapolis Piston Poppers put CL fly ing demo parking lot Vikings Stadium right across hotel Other clubs taking part show men tioned exception Minneapolis Model Aero Club Photos provided Tony Saunderson Howard Evanson capable member plastic model club dis played 72 1/72nd Scale F4-C Phantoms Great publicity show bunch hard working modelers MARCS Madison WI sponsor ing Slope Soar Contest Lodi WI April 27 1980 flew site last year part fun fly great time Must best sites whole country400 feet straight up down depending look am sure will get small idea place photos No 4 No 5 times eight planes air Thermal activity great day flights close hour made Some pilots Pattern men some Pylon racers some average Glider guider everyone good time Landings hairy landing areas studded bushes rocks mak ing spot selection great care necessity Fliers hand Green Bay Fond du Lac Milwaukee Madison private site owned Mr Rasmussen MARCS very lucky have access am looking forward busy schedule month January 12th will see us Green Bay banquet contest planning meeting Usually clubs northeast ern Wisconsin Fox Valley meet plan year Members Madison Milwaukee also show up coordinate calendars year attended get gether last year found great amount friendship conviviality final comment please keep AVP informed what happening own club have interesting events sort would happy hear about report rest District must have fliers out Jan uary 1st celebrate New Year Lets have photo two intrepid souls Until next month good building good landings fortunate enough get out flying keep newsletters rolling mailman thinks am bootlegger am sure Arkansas siana Meeros homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII VicePresident 509 So Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Associate Vice-Feesidents Buzz Averill 9117 La Barranea NE Alburquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 william Hurley III 927 Commerce Fleasanton TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Barolesnille OK 74003 old saying cheer up things could worse cheered up sure enough things got worse Worse game means national strike Oil Chemical Atomic Workers though em ployees plant work members OCAW honoring picket line OCAW Thus about 350 super visory personnel like myself working seven 12-hour days week operate plant normally has over thousand employees means virtual stop activiites except eating sleeping working dont believe ask District VIII RC Contest Coordinator Bob Talley Bob also oil business same shape Im Bob advises contest tulorade as aska h Sakota h Dakura IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowski District IX VicePresident 105 Waldo Circle Bolleege Nt 68005 Associate VieePresidents Charles Branvon 2220 Mariposa Blvd. Casper wv 82601 Paul Kegel 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 Travis McGinnis 8027w 81st Circle Areada CO 80005 Jim OFteilly 4760 N Battin Wichita KS 67220 Jim Rickects 516S Cloadas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Two months ago reported Metro Denver Modeling Council spiritual ly financially supported FAI team practice Denver extra funds have since donated team fund next team can also avoid being short great source pride able report about kind enthusiasm sup port us can sure World Champion RC Aerobatic Teams effort helped demonstration support spirit AMA members Participating MDMC clubs included following Mile Hi RCers Miniature Aero Sportsters Arvada Association Modelers Jefco RCers Denver RC Eagles Reminders district display booth available number club patches sanctions still being handled chance have received yours yet have pa tience pleasetheyll becoming through AMA Executive Council met lando FL January 19 reason stated above yours truly attend ance However District VIII well repre sented person Johnny Clemens virtue legal councels opinion presented recently submitted written ballot items listed published agenda Thats think need certainly better no vote information have received far about meeting asof January 28 no final word Nats location Ohio still trying has problems Two sites District VIII also being considered sites has hosted Nats three times recent years stands ready another go now have heard about unfortunate accident Shea Stadium De cember 9 young man hit model later died injuries have facts Ill make no attempt relay anything However hopefully facts known will presented soon possible Safety tip month safety glasses minor investment keeping eye sight intact life Continued next page April 1980 81 District IX Report Con t Grand Island NE GI Modelers Asso ciation Continues send much apprecia ted letters along newsletter Thank Larry Shanks Grand Island Mod elers Association keeping us formed Z7 New Fields Wichihawks Wichita KS want remind have new site Control Line activities new paved circles will make annual rallies spring fall much inviting Spring Rally will May 3rd 4th thisyear Orbiting Eagles will open new field May 17th 18th triple contest AMA Sanction No 1 District IX Control Line fliers now have two new sites try out year Speaking new fields George Hunter put together perhaps best Got Get flying site article ever seen Georges Jefco Club Denver take pride AMA Headquarters plans uses article information Next time see George tell him thanks What has done will heir modelers forvearsto come few copies left want copy South Carolina Fun Fly Championship rules send stamped self-addressed envelope Richard Jackson VP SC District V Thanks Rich ard giving copy Frequencies District VPs being supplied copies FCCs Master Non-Government Frequency List first possible conflict models have noticed Topeks KS mainte nance department Department Transportation operates unit 7564 white green kind information can save lot heartache such large volume material reports am now looking frequency monitor observer coordinator review mate rial report possible conflicts moni tors findings will reported column AMA clubs areas have volunteers National Notes official minutes November Executive Council meeting synopsis January meeting should appear issue very next issue Model Aviation official presentation minutes will tell membership almost everything happened Almost Yes al Unfortunately seven Council members majority some abstentions have decided number reasons find agreeable official report membership need include made seconded mo tions voted Council meeting reference group has mea sure performance representative voting record emphatically Arizona lnrna , da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armoar Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Associate VmcePresidentn Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolre 1100 West Shaw Fresno CA 93711 Lonnie Kroeber 4298 Boulder Hwy. Las Vegas NV 89121 John Pond 4269 tyoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Bun 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beach CA 90908 Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter salt Lake City UT 94117 seems like just yesterday since wrote last months report time sure passes quickly youre having fun past month has fairly busy invited back Yucaipa Valley RC Flyers monthly meeting Prior meeting met club secretary Eloise Coats member John Wiley over excellent meal arranged long pleasant discussion aspects hobby hospitality shown club just cant surpassed Later meeting conducted club president Dave Johnson Jr met talked several club members mem ber junior name Danny Waltz grilled AMA business crafti ness trial lawyer kid real interest goings AMA club requested bring both movies Marve lous Miniatures Modelings Grand Illu sions Time permitting would view both turned Out keeping busi ness portion meeting short talk very short able see both club thoroughly enjoyed next function attended San Valeers monthly meeting progressive Free Flight club has around long time has lot famous fliers members Probably famous would Bob Hunter Gf Satellite City purveyors Hot what presents behalf during national meetings Half information now readily available certain can still write AMA Headquarters make arrangements purchase copy unedited minutes should nec essary possible same attitude will later spread recording voted against Council decision am urging write once district vice president AMA presi dent Headquarters let feelings issue known AMA member should want know has right know doing what have no way knowing peo ple read column no way knowing agree thoughts presented Perhaps time find out difficult thing generate letter writing campaign agree Coun cii needs completely open however have left Write VP today let us totally accountable completely open other Next month will include two-year re view promised last month list still District IX season flier program Stuff Bob no longer member meeting discovered way put shine fiberglass prop coat prop Hot Stuff rub metal polish will shine like new penny club has obtained new field Free Flight almost unheard boom construction days Southern Califor nia find did Its near Ontario Motor Speedway say its category two field showed club Modelingt Grand Illu sions big hit particularly enjoyed Peanut Scale portion met club president Lou DElia first time meeting real live wire keeps club moving brisk pace Ralph Prey went meeting show way Ralph needs no intro duction Free Flight clan Hes written articles trimming Free Flight models really knows stuff Two nights later went up Pasadena Center deliver AMA portable booth used during Bill Northrops International Modeler Show Also night would having tryouts Indoor electric powered contest held during show ran across long time Free Flighter Toshi Matsuda prior mentioned Lou DElia watching fun electric RC models blimps really something see understand models stayed aloft over hour half during show course blimps capable battery powered air plane next night saw headed south San Diego Orbiteers annual banquet Orbiteers held fancy restaurant north edge San Diego festivi ties presided over out going president Judy Painter awarded power high point year new president Guy Kirkwood Guy also won Orbiteer year award No small feat highly com petitive Free Flight club also presented John Oldenkamp scroll National Free Flight Society bestowed him 82 Model Aviation Nats developing P30 concept Since wasnt Nats yet received same Harry Steinmetz awarded NFFS honor promoting P-30 want mention unique centerpiece table small pylon done up checkerboard paint scheme two small cardboard models Goodyear racers going around held out fine wire wing tip highly detailed models looked real stand off Scale distance designer builder Bob Womack congratu lated thought effort went pieces showed new film Modelings Grand Illusions well re ceived club enjoyed next morning Saturday saw headed back up Pasadena rub shoulders crowd MS AMA booth manned Carl Maroney Betty Stream Bev Wisniewski handled AMA member ships problems two gals have among hardest working unpaid members AMA has hearty thanks both Bevs daughters Mindy Anne would spell times spent enjoyable day watching electric RC competition looking models display also lined up several club meetings attend arose 330 am next morning go 120 miles back San Diego time order make 700 am start Mission Bay Marathon went down attempt re-qualify Boston Mara thon move aimed cutting size field Boston Athletic Club increased qualifying standard three half hours three hours ten minutes Im gald report Ill Boston April surpassed standard have applied admission Boston Marathon As soon race over jumped back car hightailed home quick shower back Pasadena rest IMS goings must admit glad show closed packed up booth got home rest IMS show good turnout year Local television gave us good coverage Exposure sort sure helps hobby sent film Marvelous Minia tures Bob Kampmann show club Red Barons Sacramento club attended earlier projector died before could see film Hes going ship film Ken Ray mond Torrey Pine Gulls Soaring club will show banquet early February booth available use mall shows exhibitions Just let know want Want meeting Let know Ill fit As can see report Ive lots free time Oh cant make Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday week Ill Orlando Council meeting Tell about next month District X has four people have qualified represent USA 1980 Control Line World Championships Poland Theyve teams before highly qualified contacted asked thumbnail sketch back ground could work report four sent anything guess dont want publicity wont mention names THERMALS Alaska o ana os ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Cuber 1607 S non Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Rt 1 Box 48 Broadniew MT 59015 Ed MeColloagh 535E 81 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Rncio 26808 Donor Cr Kent WA 98031 Chock Thompson N 3813 Normandie Spokane WA 99205 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St. RedmondWA 98052 Joy Farmer Benton County R/C Club called recently gave formation years Exposition held 12th 13th April Benton County Fair Grounds Corvallis OR categories events will same last year Joy says expect have trophies first place special certificates second third event Prizes Fun Fly will merchandise should plenty go around Entries will accepted 12th between 10 am 2 pm can picked up 4 pm 13th Joy expects brochures out details time RAMS show havent seen already better see club secretary someone has Fun Fly will held Benton County R/C club field year number reasons will Control Line demon strations fairgrounds site first time Exposition expecting have Free Flight display area might bring favorite bird Benton County R/C Club Exposition has developed really fine show aimed modeler rather public has number advantages modeler have nice variety events categories certainly deserve tention plan hold district meeting EXPO hope see falls think have troubles department Al Critschell editor Red Apple Flyers newsletter club hails Wenatchee known Ap ple Capital World Anyway recent issue contained following comment Al members concerns flying field Things point time verge becoming precarious nutshell 20 acres adjacent us back up hill toward 4th SE upon rests mobile home about become sewage processing area could cause considerable number problems us few days land owner will receive official letter out lining particulars urging individual attend hearing condi tional use permit wish best District Xl scene winter Drizzle Circuit What five race cIr cuit Northwest Sport Races Control Line variety races start December completed April ral have al ready held Points accumulated race going toward year end trophies top three points winners plus fast heat Marsh race will Seattle Carkeek Park 9th atid will hosted SkyRaiders April race will Eugene airport 13th will hosted Propspinners races usually accompanied other events Infor mation available John Thompson Mike Hazel Mike 1319 Aspen St Eu gene OR 97401 John 1411 Bry ant Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 Seattle SkyRaiders being reorga nized rather have Allyn Johnson R Stevenson J Fuller have among prime movers others have helped out club has number fun events contests hosting Drizzle Circuit races get information club doings call Al Johnson Hobby House Hol man Road Good luck guys following program stolen Portland Barnstormers newsletter Steve Tischler editor Barnstormers Flight Proficiency Program course designed train new comer Sport RC Modeling can short period time capable going club field fly himself herself confidence success course consists eight levels first four designed take novice has never flown plane get him/her fly confidence levels must flown instructor remaining levels Intermediate Advanced fliers classification levels follows 0 1 2 3Trainee 4 5Intermedi ate 6 7Advanced 8Instructor Level 0 course person has never flown RC plane Tests following levels *Level 1A Demonstrate ability con trol plane level flight B **Demonstrate right hand turns maintaining altitude C **Demonstrate left hand turns main taining altitude *Level 2Demonstrate ROG land launch take off steady climb perform Level 1 Level 3Level 1 2 plus landing field undamaged condition complete solo flight Levels 1 2 3 apply gliders well power aircraft *Level 4Take off climb out three 90 degree right hand turns land first ap proach runway Level 5Level 4 plus 180 degree left right hand tight level turns Immelmann level inverted flight touch go Level 6Levels 4 5 plus square loop outside loop inside right flat eight level inverted flight 180 degree level turn inverted Level 7Levels 4 5 6 plus three con secutive horizontal rolls double lmmelmann Cuban eight well straight level verted flight includes 360 degree turn remaining level inverted Level 8All above plus successfully train student pilot through Level 4 above tests will performed club field away pit spectator area tests will administered club members qualified club instruc tors *70 flown presence quali fied instructor **Rectangle square pattern April 1980 83 FLIGHT Sheldon Ybanez Wins Third AMA CL Postal Contest Runners-up Chris Scott Jeft Cordle & Mark Pruett year Roanokes pride Sheldon Ybanez nosed out two-time winner Chris Scott take first place Academys 1979 FaIl Flying Fair CL models Flown September through November con testants 18 years age under rules allowed kind built-up model 35-foot lines Contestants started engines launched ROG flew 48 laps man datory pit stop refueling type contest against clock calls pre-flight planning practice Low times require fast pit stop well sleek airplane hot engine Ten year old Sheldon Vbanez fiew seven times working time down 2462 first flight 2101 sixth seventh attempt both engine mount part ed company rest plane 22nd lap want stress safety ur ging pit crew timers on-lookers stay safe distance during race Sheldons model same Mighty Might flew last year has 15 wingspan 13 fuse lage weighs 4 ounces sports butterfly tail prop Chops carbon/fiberglass 5 diameter x 45 pitch engine Kustom Kraftsmanship Cox 049 Black Widow Congratualtions Sheldon Chris Scott again flew record holding Little White Mouse could equal fantastic 2027 last year New postals Jeff Cordle third place winner six Jeffs flights made mandatory pit stop after 24th lap best flight both lowest time 24 laps 1009 shortest pit stop 15 seconds Jeff told us needed work pit stops flying kind race takes patience lots practice Fred Kocher Von Cloud conducted Shreveport LA contest Salvation Army Boys Clubs baseball field club has model airplane program about seven years started Shreveport Area Radio Kontrol Society boys call club Sky Hawks Henry Hawk club emblem Mark Pruetts model Black 1 Sheldon C Ybanez 2 Chris Scott 3 Jeff Cordle 4 Mark Pruett 5 Douglas Joseph 6 Jim Jones 7 Howard Banks 8 Warren Joseph 9 Randy Harris 10 Danny & Mike Enholm 11 Reggy Davis Kenny Kyle Roanoke VA Dayton OH Dayton OH Shreveport LA Shreveport LA Spokane WA Spokane WA Shreveport LA Spokane WA Spokane WA Shreveport LA Shreveport LA Widow powered wing single landing gear second year Orin Humphries advisor model club Libby Junior High School Spokane WA has sent times contest held especially conjunction Fall Flying Fair years contes tants completely different last years Jim Jones top man Congratulations entrants looking over results three contests think can safely say times under 3 minutes good under 230 excellent under 210 simply super 2101 2136 2179 311 338 35 45 4030 407 4505 6250 crash crash ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Open modelers 18 younger AMAs third Indoor contest Fly ever can flown size building National Indoor Model Airplane Society fudge factor used adjust times equi tably possible 35 feet height two events HL Glider HL Stick de signs eligible Contest Directors ut adding something extra youngsters efforts Let know can send times postal contest Send Ed Whitten SASE full set rules As caterpillar said other looked up saw butterfly hovering overhead Youll never get up things See next month Mighty Might Little White Mouse Loki 3/4 Goodyear wing wing Bad News Mouse wing Falcon Hunter 84 Model Aviation Io dflU IS WL LIIUI muuuia runt Sky Hawks emblem Henry Hawk ton OH JAN/FEB/MCH INDOOR POSTAL NOW IN FULL FLIGHT Shreveport fliers Front rowMark rruett Kenny Kyle Back rowReggy Davis Dennis Alexander
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/04
Page Numbers: 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/04
Page Numbers: 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84
Summary Jan 19 Executive Council Actions following principal items Council business transacted Winter AMA board directors meeting held lando FL 1 Addition Safety Code item concerning model air shows flying demon strations details fully need sepa rate spectators flying activities will explained separate AMA News report next month Model viotlon following fur ther Council review 2 AMA Budget 1980 preliminary budget approved subject updating Spring Council meeting based anti cipated increase membership over 74000 Note Council meeting over 50000 members already signed up 1980 3 Model Aviation Museum An offer free exhibit storage space Wings Wheels museum Orlando International Airport accepted initial fund budgeted display materials eq uipment Note AMAs Techinical Director Frank Eh ling has named curator AMA museum 4 1980 National Championships dead line February 5th set resolving whether Ohio Nats possible Council decide telephone confer ence call February 9th whether switch San Antonio TX Brooks Air Force Base Problems securing commitment Wil mington OH noted rapidly de veloping possibilities Texas site alternative 5 Free Memberships CDs New require ments approved Only free member ship AA meets two AAA five AAAA Class B meets free membership such meet fifty con testants registered meet otherwise free membership CD runs two such meets year regardless number contestants World Champion ships held USA same requirements National Championships free member ships CD work four days 6 Headquarters Relocation committee appointed chaired Mathews District V VP study current new proNew York Accident MODEL AIR SHOW CRASH BEING INVESTIGATED December 9th during halftime show Shea Stadium model aircraft went out control fatally injuring spectator temporarily hospitalizing second group called Electronic Eagles perform ing RC model aircraft model shape lawn mower flew spec tator seats Two men rushed hospi tal later died lawn mower pilot AMA mem ber other members group However group part AMA show team program cause accident still being investigated further informa tion available present Note initial news media reports told 30 40 pound lawn mower wasntthe weight closer 7 pounds Also reported metal wasntconstruc tion conventional balsa plastic film covering etc Reports also model looping maneuvering above crowd posals also possibility relocating Washington suburbs Note motion pur sue soon possible contract regarding previous offer Springfield OH approved Brown VPIll Foreman VPIV also appointed commit tee 7 Nomination Procedures 1980 Elec tion same procedures 1979 ap proved addition written letter acceptance nominee will re quired received nominating com mittee prior start meeting Note meeting normally scheduled Wednesday night during National Championships 8 Nats Winners FAI Teams ap proved FAI team selection program parti cipants should given opportunity comment before Council acts pro posal Note questionnaire will circulated 1979-80 participants prior next May 3rd Council meeting 9 RC Scale Standoff Team 1980 approved though voted prece dent setting action team would didntit merely circled inside playing field area stadium Ironically Electronic Eagles doing last show performing sports stadia ever since early 1978 per fect safety record before million people flown Shea Stadium times before both baseball foot ball games schedule very demanding though getting paid per forming making large profit expenses involved considerable So going fade out after show end 1979 football season get back normal life some plain old fun flying last show could retire show biz knowing pioneered highly successful PR effort behalf model aviation accident resulted something years PR effort largely unsuccess ful atgetting model aviation onto Sports pages major newspapers Obviously ever kind press opposite what sought went out over UPI newswire picked up local newspapers across country also TV Model aviation suddenly black eye will long time healing funded AMA same extent 1980 RC Precision Scale Team connection World Championships Canada Note Control Line portion cham pionship has cancelled due less five teams being made known Canada prior mid-January 10 Nats Trophies 1980 new design available approximately same cost 1979 Nats trophies approved action taken avoid major increase cost would have involved con tinuing same design recent years 11 Flying Site Committee Report Fol lowing submission written report chairman Foreman District IV VP agreed additional input Council members should submitted develop ment final recommendation Smith Dis trict XI VP approved replace Cain District VI VP resigned com mittee 12 Non-Continental Nets Mathews Dis trict V VP appointed chair commitCon tinued page 74 April 1980 71 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L L o 04-x I --0 Ou z 04I zw o COIL 0 Presidents OUTLQJK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 COUNCIL MEETING Id like start off months col umn making some general comments about January 19th Executive Coun cil meeting go specific areas relate well other events taking place during January next impossible condense some 12 hours discussion form Presidential statement events Also necessity omitting issues due technical legal aspects must consid ered Therefore Council issue concern national membership mentioned column because lack concern cause other aspects involved publication such information mention issue wide concern please look AMA News col umn written formal state ment facts As Council procedures general two items should noted 1 Our legal counsel has advised member Council pres ent meeting may send written vote long quorum out attendance 2 noted rather having long involved minutes Council member wishes add comments minutes should put monthly col umn Sooo ther ado will begin column adding comments AMA Headquarters relocation proposal HEADQUARTERS MOVE motion accept Springfield OH offer made failed vote eight six Except Council members echo positionof Head quarters personnel general agreement long-range ad vantage relocating Headquarters facility AMA would own objections further alternatives should investigated certainly understand burden responsibility Council members feel about such large financial commit ment behalf constituents Surely feel since has just come attention during short two year term decision length time would jumping gun can remember same feelings back several years AMA accountant recommended moving out District Columbia buying own property Incidentally land available time would have paid off time no longer available can also remem ber discussed buying air field Headquarters Nationals siteland also no longer availableand becoming more difficult find vacant land hold Nationals Since election year ago dis cussion Headquarters relocation has agenda item Council meeting information has pub lished nearly issue Model Aviation Out discussion proposal has offered us financial feasibility assistance ownership Springfield OH Besides fact proposal viable least foreseeable future devoted hours effects relocating AMA Headquarters personnel Over past 20 years have directly involved several such relocations am well aware fact proposals always clear-cut may seem After receiving statistics State Federal Government sources found due lower cost living Springfield area apprecia tion property DC vicinitythe effect personnel desiring relocate would substantial wage increase Further estimated 11 full time secretaries clerks would have replaced savings salaries would 43% secretarial 41% clerical total about $32865 total annual staff savings tak ing account personnel prob ably would relocate makes figure much higher Beyond staff salary advantage relocating offer assistance buying building Springfield has much talk about two other sues 1 low rental cost pres ent location 2 value being located seat Federal Govern ment First lease present home will up 1981 highly improbable low rent will continue Second know against law associations lobby virtually relationships Federal Government through legal counsel committees work Government agencies Therefore AMA does receive great benefit being District Columbia cost being adds argument move considers capital expenses equipment con tracts storage could go on fact remains Council divided opinion what constituents want other side debate comment members concerned benefits future want know What doing today Another comment own membership survey showed no interest moving later clarified member no such question asked survey obvious problem have enough input mem bers about feelings subject can say WANT YOUR QUES TIONS AND FEELINGS ON RELO CATING HEADQUARTERS e. should let district VP know feel because takes majority vote Executive Council pass motion relocation AMA SURVEY 24 days since tabulating first surveys received nearly surveys After tabulation re sults left membership priorities first nine items exactly same order Special Events such Trans-Am trade shows etc slipped 11th place Model Aviation Museum 13th Parts II III order percentages remained same 72 Modei Aviation MUSEUM As mentioned March column Model Aviation items AMA Headquarters Execu tive Council have putting consider able time effort rank very low survey Such issue Model Aviation Museum ranking 13th out 14 membership priorities Thus beginning discussing museums able point out Coun Executive Council meeting con vened Orlando FL members Council could look Wings Wheels Museum discuss possibility establishing model air plane exhibit within museum After looking museum talking management proposal free model airplane exhibition space favorably voted Council exhibition will similar Model Aviation Exhibit presently Smith sonian Nations Capitol additional benefits advertising AMA membership handouts Wings Wheels Museum use museum space should eliminate least temporarily need estab lishing own facility NATIONALS1980 Regretfuily still no firm site date 1980 Nationals reported Council meeting Flying Tigers Airline establish base Wilmington OH would until after summer negotiations still going get AMA Nationals sum mer mind Council vot ed hold off other site negotiations couple weeks Several alternate sites have pro posed Charles Parrish pulled together proposal Nationals site Brooks Field San Antonio TX week Flying back form International Modeler Show Pasadena CA able stop San Antonio review proposed sites Base Command er Colonel Walls proposed Indoor site Helicopter Free Flight Soaring sites located short distance Brooks seem have excellent possibilities Nationals Beyond site possibilities great potential assistance local modelers San Antonio groups seem very enthusiastic INDOOR RC years first Indoor Radio Control event held part Interna tional Modeler Show Pasadena progress field since first event last year has phenomenal existing endurance records nearly tripled event has developed point becoming neces sary classify electric types stand ard class includes planes powered ni cad batteries readily available Modelers now exotic silver cell lithium batteries Tony Nacarato made record flight 1 hour 28 minutes 30 seconds using boost-glide system Flying fig ure eight course between tops show booths bottom 30foot truss network Tony used elec tric motor make climbing turns turned motor off glide through crossover point HALL OF FAME show Pasadena also gave opportunity present Council AMM Past AMA Presidents Hall Fame Award Bill Wisniewski What made such special occa sion fact have known Bill since 14-year-old just starting modeling career have present made some outstanding dem onstrations model engine devel opment setting speed records has dedicated years development model aviation have members family seldom has opportunity honor per son feels close fortunate honored four other Hall Fame members presentationJohnnie Brodbeck Carl Goldberg Walt Schroder Ken Willard April 1980 73 SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiIl AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Vernon Wallace Tuscon AZ mailed mc letter saying re ceived regular AMA magazine two munths Before could reply him Kip Smythe answered case Miss Andrea Peterson works full time AMA Headquarters handling such complaints getting YOUR magazine write Miss Andrea Peterson AMA Kip Smythe dont want miss anything may very popular Secre tary/Treasurer read resume last Florida Council meeting told important AMA Nats officials either find some way clean up fiscal shortages Nats lately should give some thought drop ping fragmenting lost $26000 last year Nebraska NOT anybodys fault through mis management critical gasoline shortage fact nobody showed up--simply enough custom ers Yet am elected watch dues money Can ask personal ques tion What would tto Secretary/Treasurer [or informa tion almost unanimous consen sus find some way continue Nats After have going since 1923 may surprised learn 28765 AMA contcstants attended 1291 sanctioned meets last year large small figure about 40% total membership rolls course members attended meet still significant number Truly AMA fliers contest-oriented month want continue saga important NSRCA special interest group Mr Jim Vanderbeck president organi/ation RU Pattern fliers board directors includes representatives trom eight dis tricts US Controlled Aerobatics Bruce shown holding first place little airplane won Conley Flyers meet Atlanta other day picture taken 1979 Nats NSRCA fliers showing just some busy activity Bob Drolen Frank Purpura tuning up winning flights long time Betty Stream Suzi Stream mother Stream Baby Stream edited NSRCA official newsletter K-Factor year Dick Carpenter will takeover editor Good luck Iick its lot hard work t join NSRCA send ten bucks Sally Brown 8534 Ituddleston Drive Cincinnati 01] 45236 See next month Jan 19 Exec Council Summary Continued paqe 71 tee study feasibility Nats type meets outside continental US such loca tions Alaska Puerto Rico Hawaii 13 Sig Cub No 2 AMA Model deci sion Junior Committee proposal tabled pending next Council meeting following trial during Council mem 74 Model Aviation ilke liuntersyalle AL belong the and vow winnrngest club US last year can whip anybody country dares show up district L R Craig Buchanan Syd Austin Jerry Clifton Roscoe Pearson Bruce Underwood Lamar Gilbert Come think folks Ive got couple buddies live up Ohio claim pretty good Pattern Im going write tell stay away Guntersville group wont get little feelings hurtl snap shows four itnportant Pat tern fliers Commonwealth Puer Rico Left right good friend Joseph Micalizi AMA Associate VP Bill Mathews Livia Bermude club secreatry Jane Broun Jim Broun good Pattern fliers TX getting ready fly tier KU Pattern ship 1979 Nats lifeof dont see people dont tend Nats - move r wood District Three Representative NSRCA National Society Radio bers will build otherwise become familiar model 14 Indoor Committee Conference Call approved Indoor Team Selection Committee could make such call using AMA funds following submission agen da other details call management 15 Life Insurance Mail Solicitation authorized Wohiers Co Chicago could make such mailing Spring pro vided stationery did appear AMAs no AMA endorsement implied noted program exclusiveother companies could make similar mailings authorized 16 Safety Committee proposal establishment such committee accepted due lack specifics ap proved ask detailed proposal particular regard purpose au thority 17 Magazine Publication Minutes approved delete names Council member proposers seconders minimize tendency members use ac tions means promoting themselves print official minutes however would continue record persons involved 18 Executive Insurance agreed obtain quotes such coverage pur pose compensating AMA extra costs involved finding replacement event death disablement top sala ried officer AMA 19 First Class Mailings approved annual renewal/ballot mailing AMA members outside continental USA via first class instead bulk avoid late delivery voting problems 20 Council Member Succession list agreed Council member would sub mit name recommendation successor Council consider event incapacitation Note AMA laws provide Council decide should fulfill unexpired term Council member office 21 RC Frequency Coordinator VP requested name someone district RC Frequency Coordinator receive regu AMA Headquarters names locations non-modeler md ustrial commer cial etc licensees 72 MHz band might produce RC interference situations coordinator would advise AMAers frequencies given locality might prob lems agreed VP could coordinator existing officers someone currently officer 22 Time Place Next Meeting Wash ington DC May 34 should noted summary official subject approval official meeting minutes wi/I pub llshed after Council approves next meeting summary however tended give earlier notice basics what decided meeting avoid excessive delay until official minutes finalized should also noted items voted onsome did volve basic policy making directed President following general discussion Minutes Executive Council Meeting--November 9-10 1979 Howard Johnsons Motor Lodge Arling ton VA following attendance President Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Secre tary/Treasurer Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice President District Clifton Piper Atkin son NH VP-Il John Grigg Lockport NY Dave Brown Cincinnati OH proxy VP-Ill Don Lowe VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechan icsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Horrace Cain Buffalo Grove IL AVP-VII Geoffrey Styles Whitefish Bay WI proxy VP-VII Ken Morris VP-VIII John Embry Sulphur LA VP-IX Vince Mankow ski Bellevue NE VP-X Jim Scarborough Redondo Beach CA VP-XI Homer Smith Seattle WA Also attending Al Novotnik General Manager Model Airplane News magazine Jon Raines National Association Rocket ry Ron McNally Control Line Contest Board Chairman Present AMA Headquarters executive staff Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madison FA I/Contest Boards Administrator Carl Wheeley Publisher Model viation maga zine Frank Ehling Technical Director regular meeting AMA Execu tive Council brought order 903 am President chaired meeting Note Districts Ill VII repre sented proxies did have voting privileges maximum number votes 12 9 Vice Presidents President Secretary/ Treasurer Executive Director Before regular agenda taken up three items briefly discussed dis posed follows MOVED J Grigg II seconded J Embry VIII pay round trip airline travel motel expenses two repre sentatives 1980 Wilmington Nats site make presentation November 10 session Council meeting motion passed 10 2 against V IX Note precedent setting ac tion Further such requests will examined separately merit MOVED V Mankowski IX seconded J Grigg II Headquarters have AMA legal counsel investigate possibility write-in vote VP motion made assembly eventuality VP unable physically attend meeting some other alternative whereby vote may cast regardless absence VP motion passed unanimously I MUSEUM REPORT recent trip Orlando FL Wings Wheels muse um operation President Ex ecutive Director produced very favorable impression reported Witt Witt Worth described explained existing museum project elaborating AMA could come part Executive Director remarked optimistic thefinancial aspect several money-producing strategies available Both recommended Coun cil visit Wings Wheels Museum concept warrants consideration further study As extension previous discussion Frank Ehling museum curator AMA asked give views acquisition housing museum articles Ehling explained researching subject Smith sonian Institution DC developed procedures AMA could should estimation now start seeking possession historical items stock AMA museum Ehlings solution housing items interim obtaining permanent loca tion put articles out loan much other museums dowith AMA Headquar ters being central administrative dis tribution point MOVED H Smith Xl seconded V Mankowski IX AMAs legal counsel asked investigate proper documents legal steps liability needs establishing AMA museum motion passed unanimously II MODEL VIA TION MAGAZINE Carl Wheeley Model viation publisher distribu ted estimated preliminary 1980 financial statement Council consideration indica ting magazine would lose money 1980 unless some action taken Wheeley concluded following recommenda tions increase advertising b remove cur rent ceiling number pages c improve rather produce magazine lesser quality Questions discussion followed Wheel eys presentation terminating follow ing motion MOVED McNeill S/T seconded H Smith Xl Council remove restrictions Model viation pertaining number pages amount advertising motion passed 7 5 against II VI VIII Pres Ill GUEST PRESENTATIONS A Relocation AMA Headquarters Ohio President Witt introduced Mr Martin Levine Springfield Ohio Chamber Commerce gave presentation merits advantages relocating Head quarters Springfield presentation included description details archi tects rendering possible building land available construct building cost factors such construction legal inflation real estate interest loan utilities explained money needed such endeavor could burrowed Industrial Revenue Bond Issue tax free approximately 9% interest/25 years total soft hard costs given $49000 per year question answer period followed Mr Levines prospectus other show interest no decisive Council action taken time B FCC Petition Status President Witt introduced Mr jack Smith AMAs legal representative Federal Communi cations Commission Mr Smith law offices Jeremiah Courtney-AMAs legal counsel Mr Smith reported AMAs past pres ent future plans actions expectations obtaining frequencies relief interference problems turning-of-the-wheels FCC explained great detail including thorough explanation process April 1980 75 11/9-10/79 Council Minutes Cant rules changed Mr Smith advised FCC has Petition asking frequencies 13 months has just recently showed positive interest calling meeting concerned parties FCC has requested data support 72MHz frequencies will supplied AMA before end 1979 Following Mr Smith said expected FCC will issue Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM Subsequently after several steps procedure taken likely year two can expect have RC frequencies Meanwhile Mr Smith cautioned counter-productive active impatience such exerting pressure FCC whatever formincluding letter cam paign Permissible however submitted AMA time basis would agreed set technical standards including corporating model industry recommenda tions Mr Smith cited vital need pre sent coordinated effort AMA spokesman concerned As closing remarks Mr Smith suggested copies FCC computer listing identifies industrial 72MHz users available people could asked change some frequencies probably would comply instances approached one-on-one Council expressed much interest concept directed Head quarters secure computer listing Vice President IV SECRETARY/TREASURER REPORT Secretary/Treasurer J McNeill gave re port following topics A Donations S/T asked explain Toledo Weak Signals RC Clubs sizeable donations shown separate item Financial Statement published Model viatian Comptroller Gisele Jackson advised Council donations broken down various funds therefore recog nizable coming particular donor conclusion S/T suggested henceforth donations should reported such financial statement further donations $500 should separately identified independent financial report same issue Model Aviation financial report appears B Bonding S/T recommended Firemans Fund American Insurance Co contacted raise amount bonding AMA employees Worth Jackson Executive Director advised SIT suggestion already attended would accomplished shortly Worth further reported time ED proposal updated loan travel policy gone Vice Presidents review mail ballot produced tie vote new version will submitted Council near future C Auditing S/T stressing due suspicion improprieties strictly good business practice recommended AMA Headquarters hire another firm has usual 1980 audit MOVED B Mathews V seconded C Foreman IV year 1980 AMA hire another auditing firm motion passed 9 1 against VIII 2 abstained XI ED D Gerber Film Prolects S/T referred written report/review subject film making Mr Gerber report accepted Council conclusion discussion Presi dent directed Executive Director pre pare document contract rights whereby AMA may acquire original films made Gerber event Mr Gerbers termina tion also proper paperwork drawn up gives AMA title its equipment Mr Gerbers possession V REPORT ON REBEL RALLY PROTEST PROBLEM President Witt advised sent letter reprimand caused disturbance Rebel Rally meet explained matter resolved because Gathwright broth ers caused problem have reinstated club members Witt reported club members themselves wirtten appreciation handling matter Two items resulted discussion a need exists establish policy hand ling disciplinary problems b Ron McNal ly CLCB Chairman should advised outcome thanked writing ex tended efforts researching Gathwright controversy VI REPORT ON CONTEST BOARD PRO CEDURES item resolved mail ballot prior Council meeting ques tion Vote Criteria Initial voting stage rules change process approved voting criteria low ered 2/3 simple majority tie considered passing VII RC RULE PATTERN CLASSIFICA TION SYSTEM Executive Director response Joe Friend RCCB Chairman asked Council direction concerning aspect rules change proposal RC-804A & B deals pattern point accumu lation record keeping Headquarters Worth explained Contest Boards have jurisdiction over items would involve Headquarters administrationthe Council must decide such matters noted particularly proposal would require special effort group competitors contrary normal proce dure Also would produce situation other classes competitors could de mand similar services thus raise total workload considerably pres ent MOVED C Foreman IV seconded V Mankowski IX rules change pro posal RC-80-4B dealing pattern point accumulation record keeping Headquar ters rejected motion passed 10 voted rejection 2 voted against rejection VIII VI VIII REPORT ON NATIONALS & FREE FLIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FI NANCES A FF World Championships Worth ex plained background several items Preliminary Financial Report noting operation made modest profit due largely financial controls instituted HQ personnel upon arrival event B Nats Worth noted severe loss direct result enough contestants high cost officials housing despite fact expenses general re duced over previous years Nats Council authorized transfer $10000 General Funds Nats Income sum previously earmarked such transfer eventuality Nats ex penses would exceed income IX INSURANCE ESCROW ACCOUNT MOVED B Mathews V seconded C Piper $10000 budgeted escrow account cover deductible por tion AMAs liability insurance coverage necessary motion passed unanimously X ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP CLASSES FOR INDUSTRY & PROFESSIONALS MOVED J Grigg II seconded C Foreman IV Headquarters shall investi gate Markel Services cost feasi bility insurance coverage professional class fliers manufacturers categories motion passed 10 2 abstained CX ED XI INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR NON MEMBER GUESTS MOVED V Mankowski IX seconded C Piper increased benefit AMA Charter Clubs AMA charter club officers may grant guest membership under following conditions fee will $5 gives temporary membership period 30 days membership status offered time basis will effective 30 days postmark date money supporting data HQ $5 fee will credited payment AMA dues guest applies membership 60 days motion passed amended bA 10 2 abstained XI S/T AMENDED seconded guest mem bership status cannot applied sanctioned events amendment passed 9 2 against VI XI 1 abstained VIII session Council meeting adjourned 6 pm following morning November 10 adjourned meeting reconvened 904 am Secretary Treasurer absence President chaired until 1020am XII FILM PROJECT REVIEW Mr Jay Ger ber given floor explain film projects ask guidance Council regards type film should produce subsequent completed scale film Spe cifically Mr Gerber advised lot excellent Lincoln Nats footage could stand alone segments incorporated specialty films RC CL Mr Gerber further indicated previously Council directed top film prioritythe Lin coIn Natsneeded re-evaluation light footage currently available development Discussion followed terminating action rescinds previous Council approved film priorities Jan 79 Council meeting MOVED H Smith Xl seconded J Grigg II next calendar year number film priority will PR films approximately 15 minutes duration aimed flying site acquisition motion passed unanimously agreed Flying Site Film should highlight responsible persons maintain control models numer ous crashes should depicted voted upon agreed general consent succeeding films will 1 CL Nats 2 RC Nats Note President Witt arrived resumed chairing meeting XIII 1980 NATS SITEOHIO COMMITTEE PRESENTATION President Witt introduced Dick Nutting Chuck Shade Ohioboth representing Western Ohio RC Society 76 Model Aviation Mr Nutting aided Mr Shade spoke length detail proposal new Nats concept petitioning Council opportunity execute plans 1980 Nats Wilmington Ohio President Witt moved accept offer motion voted upon due Point Order objection C Foreman noted such decisions usually based upon Nats Executive Committee recommen dations proposed new Nats concept further discussed resulting following motion MOVED E Witt Pres seconded V Mankowski IX Council authorize WORKS Club proceed developing 1980 Nats Wilminton Ohiothe final cam mittment subject Council approval follow ing review recommendations Nats Executive Committee motion passed unanimously XIV 1980 INDOOR WORLD CHAMPION SHIPS Executive Director reported preliminary development WC opera tion Ray Harlan Chairman Indoor Team Selection Committee satisfactory recommended Council approve event planned june 20-24 Northwood Institute West Baden Indiana H Smith Xl advised Council some effort expended obtaining Seattle King Dome WC site idea abandoned favor West Baden due unstable air encountered test flying MOVED B Mathews V seconded H Smith XI accept 1980 Indoor World Championships proposal motion passed unanimously XV 1982 CONTROL LINE WORLD CHAM PIONSHIPS MOVED J Worth ED seconded V Mankowski IX submit 1982 CL world championship proposal Chicago modelers ClAM FAI aeromodeling committee tentative offer motion passed unanimously XVI 1980 SPACE MODELS CHAMPION SHIPS Worth advised Council AMA automatically involved Rocketry world championships because AMA National Aero Club NAC country responsible FAI Thus Rocketry WC organizers must address FAI through AMA noted AMA has nor will have financial commitment world championships AMA protected liability modeling activity MOVED C Foreman IV seconded C Piper Council sanction Space World Championships sponsored organized National Association Rocketry motion passed unanimously XVII REQUEST FOR 1980 AAAA CON TROL LIiE SANCTION MOVED V Mankowski IX seconded H Smith Xl award 1980 Control Line AAAA sanctioned contest rating Winston-Salem North Carolina meet applied motion passed unanimously XVIII REINSTATEMENT OF CATEGORY OUTDOOR ORNITHOPTER RECORDS item dealing member wished AMA record reinstated referred Free Flight Contest Board general con sensus XIX WORLD EVENT SANCTION CLAR IFICATION recounted Califor nia club advertised 2-meter soaring meet World Championship Headquarters advised parties involved AMA sanctioning could granted using such nomenclature such advertising premature governing body international activities FAI has sole authori ty authorize world championship event Worth advised however sanction issued terminology applied World Cup Worth asked Council guidance con cerning further action MOVED V Mankowski IX seconded C Foreman IV Executive Coun cil go rocord recognizing world championship 2-meter soaring meet principals directed future clear through Headquarters prior release advertising depicting world class event motion passed 10 2 against VI Pres XX CLARIFICATION OF ALLOWABLE EXPENSES FOR FAI TEAM PRACTICE Executive Director advised Council both instances team practice funding policy applied additional costs other what Council previously approved requested Worth asked Council review policy give determination future application MOVED J Grigg II seconded J Embry VIII existing FAI world championships team practice funding policy cairified include round trip travel practice city two nights lodging minimum expense AMA motion passed amended 1 8A 11 1 against VIII AMENDMENT H Cain VI seconded J Scarborough X exception motion 18 would subject Executive Council review decision amendment passed 11 1 against V XXI NMPRA RESPONSE TO COUNCIL RE SAFETY RULES Council discussed several responses approaches issue safety RC Pylon events noted NMPRA authored set safety criteria Formula Quarter Midget recommending officially adopted included AMA Rule Book MOVED J Worth ED seconded J Embry VIII Executive Council recommend RC Contest Board enac ting Safety/Emergency proposal necessary NMPRA safety recommendations pertains Formula Quarter Midget adopted included next Rule Book motion passed 8 3 against V VI IX 1 abstained Pres MOVED H Smith Xl seconded J Embry VIII recommend RCCB page 48 section 41 RC Sport Pylon Racing 1978/79 AMA Rule Book second last line words Quarter Mid get inserted after Formula-I last line word recommended re placed required motion passed 8 3 against II V VI 1 abstained Pres President directed under authority NMPRA recommendations adopted subject RCCB ratification NMPRA safety rules should pub lished next issue Model Aviation immediate effectivity XXII AMA PUBLIC RELATIONS POSTER J Scarborough X reported mem ber district created large poster idea utilized hobby shops purpose displaying local club information Executive Director remarked approved budget still has $3000 promo tion AMA hobby shops poster idea could incorporated package developed project President directed consideration given poster proposition ex penditures remain within current bud get XXIII FLYING SITE President Witt ap pointed committee make recommenda tions Council regarding flying site aid proposals committee appointed follows ChairmanC Foreman C Piper H Cain Minutes November 9-10 1979 Ex ecutive Council Meeting concluded next month Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode islard nunt DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President l4ihIand Avenue Atkiesnn NH t3tl 1 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NJ 03060 Raymond Giboulean 39 High St Old Town Mt 04468 George Parker 7 Paul Dr LeeMA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Dr Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kittery ME 03904 Reappointment AVPs writing still havent heard form few AVPs Con test Board members reaffirm willing ness continue offices Next issue will have update new appointments necessary will New England Champs again 1980 according Bob Brodeur Nashua just phoned say probably Fitchburg will site 3rd 4th weekend August will New England District meeting EXPO according recent meeting South Shore RC people Continued next page April 1980 77 Effective communication two-way Street AMAs non-paid volunteer offi cers doing utmost make AMA kind organization mem bers wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-presidentj area Complete communications link write duced rubber-powered model kits advertised Model Airplane News 1929 time came scene 1947 dad machine tool company several employees Stunt fliers famous Harold Red Reinhart Red won Plymouth Internationals back 1954 Another modeler lot fluence Larry Scarinzi Stunt Super Satan Combat Fox engine fame Later influences came likesofGeorge Aldrich Bill Werewage Lew McFarland Bob Gialdini Gene Schafer Jim Kostecky Bob Gieseke Ther person owe flying ability however Bill Simons Bill took profile ioop crash days becoming competition Stunt flier started development Genesis series stunters winter 1972 first two 35-size airplanes 560 squares ship won 1978 World Championships much larger version 720 squares between ships de velopment involved seven other versions various engines prop combinations World airplane used OS Max 40 FSR custom three-bladed prop Although am now Associate Editor Flying Models magazine until re cently own company dealt hob items company Control Speciali ties Corp mostly well-known foam wing work father has taken over production accessory line still cut foam wing two side following list contest achieve ments Eastern States Championship Cham pion 1974 1975 1976 1977 did fly 1978 1979 1975 King Orange Champion 1976 National Champion 1976 holder Jim Walker Cup presented Grand Na tional Stunt Champion third place 1977 Stunt FAI Team Trials World Champion 1978 also five straight top 10 finishes AMA Nationals way personal info am 32 500 Watts years old married Marianne have two children Robert David 2t/2 Brian James 11 months am member Garden State Circle Burners club New Jersey Charlie Limber earliest attempt Control Line Speed circa 1972 Profile Proto accidental due fact local federation model clubs pushed event age categories first few years punctu ated small disasters after awhile got going about fast anyone Delaware Valley During period Tom Kerr fellow club member Philadelphia Sky Pirates interested brother Lee FAI Power Free Flight outdone felt try FAI Speed Sibling rivalry 1973 met Bob Hemenway Clif Norman Bob really got started first FAI plane built designed Clif took few years get competitive FAI event what learning about Rossi engines making fiberglass parts learning fly properly meeting Doc Jackson etc etc After medium orgy winter 1975 designed all-fiberglass enclosed pipe assymetrical plane still fly turned out fast stable practically unserviceable ship Prior 1977 Nats FAI Team Trials good fortune latch onto Chuck Schuette perennial FAI Speed team member California infor Power 8 Watts 500 Watts 8 Watts 68 Watts 10 Watts 300 Watts 100 Watts District ReportCant home John Jean Smith will probably happen June 1st Executive Council meeting Orlando FL January 19th two days before writing Significant news will covered elsewhere issue am happy about museum started Orlando will release pertinent news about Shea Stadium incident issue Insurance liability some disagreement type release last months issue did pre clude much being said other column good friend John Grigg quite expertly covered episode missed Horrace Cain meeting sent Glenn Lee repre sentative John Embry sent old fire-horse John Clemens meeting John did duty saw Speaking duty following recent recap newly released frequencies New England should made public new service legal people Washington provides periodically will dis tributed VPs designated frequency co ordinator district will publish received will phone key areas necessary should further releases come about Transmitter LocI FrequencyLicensee 7564MHzCranston RI RI State Police Greenville RI RI State Police Black Plain RI RI State Police Holyoke MA MA State Police 7554MHzWilbraham MA NE Rescue Squad Sanford ME Auclair Transport Manchester NH Auclair Transport 7314 MHz Lancaster NH NH State Police New Jersey Ynk II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grigg District II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive tnckpnrt NY 14094 Associate Vim-Presidents Pete Bianchini 260S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 John Byrne 36-29 213th Sn Bayside NY 11361 Frank Drench 9 Willow Ave Pincanaway NJ 06854 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Tows River NJ 06753 Adam Santter 50 Ravdi Rd Apt A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Tom Silver RD 3 Bye 412 Messena NY 13662 Hank Sminh2 LorraiveAveAnburvNY 13021 months report will honor two districts top Control Line fliers Bob Hunt Charlie Lieber both qualified 1980 FAI team both hail New Jersey Bob defending World Champ Stunt let him tell story Bob Hunt have flying competi tion Stunt 15 years having brought up perfect modeling environment have flying life father James Hunt started modeling around 1918 1927 started company promation provided considerably upgraded competence FAI Speed event 1977 Team Trials started out falling up yes up steps motel Riverside breaking both models After repairs test flew best model control line broke What horror Anyway got back up ship going fast enough team place World Champs 1978 dis appointing sense Americans though taken hostage capable much better times winning team championship Woodoule Carl Dodge took time off team racing help get time did Certainly American team qualifying times 1980 Championships Poland indicate will strong threat can get act together am look ing forward representing US once again sampling excellent Polish bloat thin rylvania Virgivia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown Distritt III Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45236 Associate Vice-Presidents Joe Eiben 36960 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Fraveis Flaharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnat St Philadelphia PA 19107 As column being written am pre paring leave attend first council meeting full fledged member voting privileges have feeling will spend considerable amount time discuss ing recent tragic accident Shea Stadi um feel compelled inform facts matter saying during half time show being flown Electronic Eagles show team flying lawn mower model crashed crowd seriously injuring two spectators few days later spec tators died hospital other injured spectator released form hospital recovering much can said timesee elsewhere AMA News section some other details another slightly pleasant less bad news subject have re port spite fact reported earlier Nats Wilmington OH 99% sure 1% chance has arisen now very questionable due contract negotiations going between people control airfield major air freight company its use consolida tion point meantime other possible sites Midwest being explored includ ing Chanute Air Force Base Illinois Rickenbacker Airfield Columbus OH area Lake Charles apparently available else fails people would rather see midwest Nats possible club district needs use new Scale film Marvelous Miniatures club meeting whatever should have copies time read Unlike District II counterpart dont like parking belly Ill sign off GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED 78 Model Aviation Delaware rict Columbia land h Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 617 Pehite Drive Mechaoicsville VA 23111 Associate VicePresidenta Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottunille VA 22901 V Dill Helms 2000 Tynola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Snotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DR 19809 John Preston 7012 Elnira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 District IV members have asked question Yes model aircraft accident Shea Stadium New York man has died result happened during half-time show being put Electronic Eagles Greater New York RC Association donrt have details time AMA Council will filled January Council meeting know very sorry has happened Despite safety precautions take can did happen have insurance preach safety much AMA has excellent safety record indi vidual flier have kept up record Still happens receive lot bad pub licity good things AMA has done seem get overlooked People start talk ing about stopping show team program allowing show teams have AMA sanctions insurance coverage Just stop think what would happen stopped automobile racing other sport just because accident death involved during race game wouldnt long before would no sports participate Dont get wrongI am very sorry happened lets make rash decisions before know facts Lets look what happened learn time year would good time club go over its flying field safety rules update modify Make sure club member understands practices safety As safe we perfect never will harder try fewer accidents will have interested parties could participate Trans-Am Race sure read two-part article Bob Doris Rich wrote January February sues Model Aviation Its very interesting article Riches have done great job writing still think should again Speaking magazine articles hope quarter scale fans did miss Al Novotniks article Model Airplane News about QSAA Fun Fly Las Vegas super arti cle very good photos well worth reading Feb 80 issue would like take opportunity thank District IV club newsletter editors hard work thank sending read enjoy italso keepsme up-to-date whats happening District IV Penal Institution Model Program February issue Model Aviation page 76 excellent article penal institution program suggest District IV club president read article will give idea what could done local area about finding flying sites developing model building program federal state penal institutions program will work local clubsfollow up AMA has laid ground work rest up Maybe nothing area contact local law enforcement officers find out sure could lead county state supported fly ing site Whats Happening District IV MAX-FAX DC Maxecutors Newsletter came interesting article German WW II Dornier 335A-0 aircraft Seems innovative aircraft weighed 20000 lbs wingspan length slightly over 44 two DaimlerBenz603E-1 engines developing total 3600 hp takeoff top speed 475 mph rear engine alone could propel craft 350 mph first German aircraft configured tri cycle landing gear ejection seat long fuselage low aspect ratio wing clean lines make visible candidate scale enthusiastics looking twin engine project Alabama o gia issippr to Rico South tarolira essee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham Al 35219 205 879-5550 Associate Vice-Presidents John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thorolee St Charleston Hgts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr NashoilleTN 37205 Joseph Micalizni SR 00866 Boo 1532 Falardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman P0 Box 1643 Eglin AFB FL 32542 Harry Sheram P0 Boo 4506 Birmingham AL 35206 Tom Thacker 2390C Lawrencenille Hwy Decatur GA 30033 Central Florida its site AMA Model Airplane Muse um exact location Wings Wheels Museum Orlando Wings Wheels located Orlando International Air port within minutesof Disney World Sea World other vacation attrac tions AMA Executive Council toured impressive facilities Wings Wheels day before Council meeting evening District V Central Florida meet ing Wings Wheels arranged week advance limited publicity Over 200 modelers several clubs far away St Petersburg met Executive Council watched Johnny Clemens get award NAA saw Modelings Grand Illusions Gossamer Condor Fly toured museum dont believe entirely coinci dence day after terrific show support local modelers Wings Wheels offered AMA choice area thats different inherent two engine in-the-wing thrust-line problems interested investigating project get hold Dom Smithsonian Air Space Library Possibly hell send listing what material have file air craft Prince Georges R/C Club Quickie 500 Area Meeting Report Jim Isham stated PGRC will have three races year April 27th CDd Joe Solko July 20th CDd Roger Binger September 14th CDd Fred Melton CCRCs races will run June 8th October 5th CBRC will run race August 24th new rules developed area meeting will apply Propellers will stock props will same brand name size Any aircraft involved mid-air will BLACK flagged other planes continue flying Triangle Prop Spinners New control line club Raleigh-Cary Triangle area new club just starting information contact Bob Nicks 1211 Brookgreen Dr Cary NC 27511 Bob have requested AMA send club charter informa tion other things have requested Welcome AMA District IV Kent County Aeromodelers Inc received new newsletter month Kent County Aeromodelersits called Mosqui Bite club located Dover DE Thanks newsletter fellows keep coming Wings Wheels Museum no cost AMA AMA course will have bear cost installing maintaining its own exhibits District V have privilege opportunity serve host AMA Model Airplane Museum will working closely Frank Ehiing AMA Museum Curator both will need considerable help Orlando Central Florida area local museum support will also need volunteers everywhere help lo cate worthy items should included museum help plan design exhibits help restore models engines etc Vol unteers encouraged send Frank names special interest talents can used conjunction museum would also like input special interest groups Although Executive Council voted $10000 initial museum costs voluntary contributions would certainly help speed museum its way insure have quality exhibits wont settle anything less incidental costs associated establishing muse um Storage work space must set up space available no cost must made usable treasured items need crated shipped present storage sites across country display cases must built bought plan propose some special ways rec ognizing individuals clubs special terest groups hobby shops manufacturers etc contribute financial support museum No need wait formal plan however need money now Send contri butions tax deductible to AMA Headquarters Please state contribu tion museum give us name Continued next page April 1980 79 SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT District V Report Cont address gift can recognized lot work some additional finan cial help bit luck could have Grand Opening AMA Model Air plane Museum conjunction Tan gerine Meet January 1 981 may have keeping up various discussions about re-locating AMA Headquarters January Executive Council meeting appointed chairman committee study proposals develop ideas etc Chuck Foreman Dave Brown also committee have suggestions opinions about AMA Headquarters location please let other two members committee know soon possible AMA Nats treasured institution model airplane builders what about AMA members cant conveniently go Nats because ex treme distance Joseph Micalizzi example couldnt get last years Nats orga nized Puerto Rico Nats have similar Nats Hawaii Alaska Jim Scarborough Homer Smith committee study situation wel come ideas What think about fellow would make trip Florida carry own seafood District VP Cliff Piper did just January New Hampshire didnt know what expect Sunshine State also thought orange trees behind hotel fakes because oranges marked S unkist South Carolina well represented AMA Executive Council meeting Sally Jackson five year old daughter AVP Rich ard Jackson After listening few minutes model airplane talk readily gave proxy daddy left mother visit Disney World made lot sense did Executive Council IIIvos C Indiana ucky nusi VI DISTRICT REPORT Ilorrace Cain District VI VicePresident 525 Weidner Road Butfalo Grose IL 60090 Associate Vice-Presidents chuck Delano 4631 N Milchner Indianapolis IN 46226 Richard Gerling III 3611 Oreenfield Rd Guincy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 401 S Birch Plattsburg MO 64477 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme Rd university City MO 63132 Jim Sears P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Bob Underwood 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 Weather cares about WX Will mild winter bring white July 4th dont need bad summer Too much activity being planned what needed two weekends week Six days flying rest devil working sounds okay fuel manufacturers make money vultures will have share Thermals long skinny-winged birds colors Sailplanes definitely fast-growing seg ment RC District VI things everywhere Monroe y Rs. rIIeE Lulti peted New Years Day tne trophy held won Jack Fike center standing competition included Tom Osborne Bob Wat son Kneeling L-R Ron Kelly Arkie Ander son Hal Esser club can contacted through T Osborne 3312 Tilson Place Bloomington IN 47401 Southern Indiana Louisville KY area has new Sailplane group KISSKY-IN Soar ing Society Dan Childers 1317 Scenic Drive Clarksville IN 47130 SOAR Greater Chicago operates several fields has very active Soar ing program Contact Dan Pruss Soaring Edi tor MA Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 AVP Helen Olsen advises can compete District Fun-Fly using Sailplanes competition Power fliers say Great Are Sailplane fliers feel ing frisky Palos Park RC Club Chicago area forming Air Show Team replacing annual Pattern meet two-day Scale Air Show June 14-15 Show features awards static display evening din ner Ray Fuller 312 599-2555 Palos RC Club PO Box 92 Orland Park IL 60462 Syntronic Aero Club Ft Thomas KY Skywriter interesting figureson model ers purchasing power 25000 modelers burned quart fuel per week would 6250 gallons $10 per gallon $62500 spent weekly nice may figures available indicating modelers contri bution local national economies new club Indianapolis 500 RC Club hosting Pattern contest Indianapolis Raceway Park June 14-15 An excellent site $2500 cash awards will bring out Big Boys Leo Dickey 1028 N Illinois Street Indianapolis IN 46204 RCers near Craigville IN needing flying site contact AG Kunkel Lazy K Airport Craigyille IN 46731 Hobby shop flying field available Things March 23 Illinois Valley RC Club Mall Show Peru Mall March 30 Indoor Contest St Louis MO March 29-30 RC Sports Flyers Static Show Cross Country Mall Mattoon IL trophies Bill Basham 217 235-1 565 April 17-20 Palos Park Air Show Display Orland Park Mall Orland Park IL Palos RC PO Box 92 Orland Pk IL 60462 April 26-27 Southern Indiana Modelers Mint Julep Scale Meet Rough River State Park KY Sport Precision Scale January 19th Executive Council meet ing will find G Lee District VI representa tive simply cannot attend may best violated honor bound duty re vealing executive session activities may true yet cannot understand AMA should have secrets AMA engaged competitive business activities does formulate plans projects competi dive bidding firm belief AMA should totally responsive membership membership owes AMA nothing AMA owes membership thing As long sit Council plan inform what learn addition will speculate future happenings reasons some actions etc based understand ing events experiences thirty years modeling rather unfriendly terms have recent ly used describe Still will agree programs policies asked majority membership and/or clear ly benefit general membership Although above sounds negative positive action being think course AMA being turned towards action contemporary future problems Theres high ground ahead climb isnt too steep mountain climbers keep plugging things will get better Next monththe promised article No procrastination maybe Iowa C Mirlvan esota C Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Geoff Styles District VII Vice-President 6060 N Lydell Avenue Whitefish Bay WI 53217 Associate Vice-Presideits James Clark 444 Woodview Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 John C Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 Williaw Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tn St Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsett Dr Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lowbardy Lv. Crystal MN 55428 First let thank newsletter editors District VII clubs have started mail newsletters appreci ated will find useful activi ties Please keep coming January 19 1980 Executive Coun cil meeting will have held inOrlandoFL will first Council meeting will have able vote Some District VII members have touch per son also mail let have thoughts agenda items appeared Model vlation agenda Council meet ings always published purpose would delighted hear District VII people views want able have handle what District feels rather lust vote what want important items concerned show team accident Shea Stadium New York serious incident gave rise much comment District almost constructive can please use AVP channel comments keeps him ball game helps reduce cor respondence load Two enthusiasts Dis trict VII made RC Modeler magazine January issue Larry DAttillo arti cle published page 83 concerning engine propeller selection large models John Lusk Madison WI MARCS Club mentioned Ken Willards column sub mission some basic design information have many very talented modelers 80 Model Aviation district Unfortunately always easy find way share informa tion available newsletter exchange helps provided people contribute own club newsletters Got some photos month some courtesy Twin Cities folks HQ Note package containing origi nal manuscript Styles photos described somehow deilvered time issue column composed second copy manuscript unfortu nately duplicate photos available nice show last Thanksgiving Registry Hotel Bloomington MN annual event good weather side over 1500 people passed through exhibits Photo No 1 gives idea displays Terry Taylor AVP Dis trict VII plaid jacket talking John Krekelberg Twin Cities R/C Club Photo No 2 some Sig Kougars flown Blue Eagles Show Team other mod els background Photo No 3 Craig Flash Christensen Minnesota Soaring Society front club display Minneapolis Piston Poppers put CL fly ing demo parking lot Vikings Stadium right across hotel Other clubs taking part show men tioned exception Minneapolis Model Aero Club Photos provided Tony Saunderson Howard Evanson capable member plastic model club dis played 72 1/72nd Scale F4-C Phantoms Great publicity show bunch hard working modelers MARCS Madison WI sponsor ing Slope Soar Contest Lodi WI April 27 1980 flew site last year part fun fly great time Must best sites whole country400 feet straight up down depending look am sure will get small idea place photos No 4 No 5 times eight planes air Thermal activity great day flights close hour made Some pilots Pattern men some Pylon racers some average Glider guider everyone good time Landings hairy landing areas studded bushes rocks mak ing spot selection great care necessity Fliers hand Green Bay Fond du Lac Milwaukee Madison private site owned Mr Rasmussen MARCS very lucky have access am looking forward busy schedule month January 12th will see us Green Bay banquet contest planning meeting Usually clubs northeast ern Wisconsin Fox Valley meet plan year Members Madison Milwaukee also show up coordinate calendars year attended get gether last year found great amount friendship conviviality final comment please keep AVP informed what happening own club have interesting events sort would happy hear about report rest District must have fliers out Jan uary 1st celebrate New Year Lets have photo two intrepid souls Until next month good building good landings fortunate enough get out flying keep newsletters rolling mailman thinks am bootlegger am sure Arkansas siana Meeros homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII VicePresident 509 So Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Associate Vice-Feesidents Buzz Averill 9117 La Barranea NE Alburquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 william Hurley III 927 Commerce Fleasanton TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Barolesnille OK 74003 old saying cheer up things could worse cheered up sure enough things got worse Worse game means national strike Oil Chemical Atomic Workers though em ployees plant work members OCAW honoring picket line OCAW Thus about 350 super visory personnel like myself working seven 12-hour days week operate plant normally has over thousand employees means virtual stop activiites except eating sleeping working dont believe ask District VIII RC Contest Coordinator Bob Talley Bob also oil business same shape Im Bob advises contest tulorade as aska h Sakota h Dakura IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowski District IX VicePresident 105 Waldo Circle Bolleege Nt 68005 Associate VieePresidents Charles Branvon 2220 Mariposa Blvd. Casper wv 82601 Paul Kegel 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 Travis McGinnis 8027w 81st Circle Areada CO 80005 Jim OFteilly 4760 N Battin Wichita KS 67220 Jim Rickects 516S Cloadas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Two months ago reported Metro Denver Modeling Council spiritual ly financially supported FAI team practice Denver extra funds have since donated team fund next team can also avoid being short great source pride able report about kind enthusiasm sup port us can sure World Champion RC Aerobatic Teams effort helped demonstration support spirit AMA members Participating MDMC clubs included following Mile Hi RCers Miniature Aero Sportsters Arvada Association Modelers Jefco RCers Denver RC Eagles Reminders district display booth available number club patches sanctions still being handled chance have received yours yet have pa tience pleasetheyll becoming through AMA Executive Council met lando FL January 19 reason stated above yours truly attend ance However District VIII well repre sented person Johnny Clemens virtue legal councels opinion presented recently submitted written ballot items listed published agenda Thats think need certainly better no vote information have received far about meeting asof January 28 no final word Nats location Ohio still trying has problems Two sites District VIII also being considered sites has hosted Nats three times recent years stands ready another go now have heard about unfortunate accident Shea Stadium De cember 9 young man hit model later died injuries have facts Ill make no attempt relay anything However hopefully facts known will presented soon possible Safety tip month safety glasses minor investment keeping eye sight intact life Continued next page April 1980 81 District IX Report Con t Grand Island NE GI Modelers Asso ciation Continues send much apprecia ted letters along newsletter Thank Larry Shanks Grand Island Mod elers Association keeping us formed Z7 New Fields Wichihawks Wichita KS want remind have new site Control Line activities new paved circles will make annual rallies spring fall much inviting Spring Rally will May 3rd 4th thisyear Orbiting Eagles will open new field May 17th 18th triple contest AMA Sanction No 1 District IX Control Line fliers now have two new sites try out year Speaking new fields George Hunter put together perhaps best Got Get flying site article ever seen Georges Jefco Club Denver take pride AMA Headquarters plans uses article information Next time see George tell him thanks What has done will heir modelers forvearsto come few copies left want copy South Carolina Fun Fly Championship rules send stamped self-addressed envelope Richard Jackson VP SC District V Thanks Rich ard giving copy Frequencies District VPs being supplied copies FCCs Master Non-Government Frequency List first possible conflict models have noticed Topeks KS mainte nance department Department Transportation operates unit 7564 white green kind information can save lot heartache such large volume material reports am now looking frequency monitor observer coordinator review mate rial report possible conflicts moni tors findings will reported column AMA clubs areas have volunteers National Notes official minutes November Executive Council meeting synopsis January meeting should appear issue very next issue Model Aviation official presentation minutes will tell membership almost everything happened Almost Yes al Unfortunately seven Council members majority some abstentions have decided number reasons find agreeable official report membership need include made seconded mo tions voted Council meeting reference group has mea sure performance representative voting record emphatically Arizona lnrna , da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armoar Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Associate VmcePresidentn Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolre 1100 West Shaw Fresno CA 93711 Lonnie Kroeber 4298 Boulder Hwy. Las Vegas NV 89121 John Pond 4269 tyoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Bun 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beach CA 90908 Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter salt Lake City UT 94117 seems like just yesterday since wrote last months report time sure passes quickly youre having fun past month has fairly busy invited back Yucaipa Valley RC Flyers monthly meeting Prior meeting met club secretary Eloise Coats member John Wiley over excellent meal arranged long pleasant discussion aspects hobby hospitality shown club just cant surpassed Later meeting conducted club president Dave Johnson Jr met talked several club members mem ber junior name Danny Waltz grilled AMA business crafti ness trial lawyer kid real interest goings AMA club requested bring both movies Marve lous Miniatures Modelings Grand Illu sions Time permitting would view both turned Out keeping busi ness portion meeting short talk very short able see both club thoroughly enjoyed next function attended San Valeers monthly meeting progressive Free Flight club has around long time has lot famous fliers members Probably famous would Bob Hunter Gf Satellite City purveyors Hot what presents behalf during national meetings Half information now readily available certain can still write AMA Headquarters make arrangements purchase copy unedited minutes should nec essary possible same attitude will later spread recording voted against Council decision am urging write once district vice president AMA presi dent Headquarters let feelings issue known AMA member should want know has right know doing what have no way knowing peo ple read column no way knowing agree thoughts presented Perhaps time find out difficult thing generate letter writing campaign agree Coun cii needs completely open however have left Write VP today let us totally accountable completely open other Next month will include two-year re view promised last month list still District IX season flier program Stuff Bob no longer member meeting discovered way put shine fiberglass prop coat prop Hot Stuff rub metal polish will shine like new penny club has obtained new field Free Flight almost unheard boom construction days Southern Califor nia find did Its near Ontario Motor Speedway say its category two field showed club Modelingt Grand Illu sions big hit particularly enjoyed Peanut Scale portion met club president Lou DElia first time meeting real live wire keeps club moving brisk pace Ralph Prey went meeting show way Ralph needs no intro duction Free Flight clan Hes written articles trimming Free Flight models really knows stuff Two nights later went up Pasadena Center deliver AMA portable booth used during Bill Northrops International Modeler Show Also night would having tryouts Indoor electric powered contest held during show ran across long time Free Flighter Toshi Matsuda prior mentioned Lou DElia watching fun electric RC models blimps really something see understand models stayed aloft over hour half during show course blimps capable battery powered air plane next night saw headed south San Diego Orbiteers annual banquet Orbiteers held fancy restaurant north edge San Diego festivi ties presided over out going president Judy Painter awarded power high point year new president Guy Kirkwood Guy also won Orbiteer year award No small feat highly com petitive Free Flight club also presented John Oldenkamp scroll National Free Flight Society bestowed him 82 Model Aviation Nats developing P30 concept Since wasnt Nats yet received same Harry Steinmetz awarded NFFS honor promoting P-30 want mention unique centerpiece table small pylon done up checkerboard paint scheme two small cardboard models Goodyear racers going around held out fine wire wing tip highly detailed models looked real stand off Scale distance designer builder Bob Womack congratu lated thought effort went pieces showed new film Modelings Grand Illusions well re ceived club enjoyed next morning Saturday saw headed back up Pasadena rub shoulders crowd MS AMA booth manned Carl Maroney Betty Stream Bev Wisniewski handled AMA member ships problems two gals have among hardest working unpaid members AMA has hearty thanks both Bevs daughters Mindy Anne would spell times spent enjoyable day watching electric RC competition looking models display also lined up several club meetings attend arose 330 am next morning go 120 miles back San Diego time order make 700 am start Mission Bay Marathon went down attempt re-qualify Boston Mara thon move aimed cutting size field Boston Athletic Club increased qualifying standard three half hours three hours ten minutes Im gald report Ill Boston April surpassed standard have applied admission Boston Marathon As soon race over jumped back car hightailed home quick shower back Pasadena rest IMS goings must admit glad show closed packed up booth got home rest IMS show good turnout year Local television gave us good coverage Exposure sort sure helps hobby sent film Marvelous Minia tures Bob Kampmann show club Red Barons Sacramento club attended earlier projector died before could see film Hes going ship film Ken Ray mond Torrey Pine Gulls Soaring club will show banquet early February booth available use mall shows exhibitions Just let know want Want meeting Let know Ill fit As can see report Ive lots free time Oh cant make Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday week Ill Orlando Council meeting Tell about next month District X has four people have qualified represent USA 1980 Control Line World Championships Poland Theyve teams before highly qualified contacted asked thumbnail sketch back ground could work report four sent anything guess dont want publicity wont mention names THERMALS Alaska o ana os ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Cuber 1607 S non Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Rt 1 Box 48 Broadniew MT 59015 Ed MeColloagh 535E 81 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Rncio 26808 Donor Cr Kent WA 98031 Chock Thompson N 3813 Normandie Spokane WA 99205 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St. RedmondWA 98052 Joy Farmer Benton County R/C Club called recently gave formation years Exposition held 12th 13th April Benton County Fair Grounds Corvallis OR categories events will same last year Joy says expect have trophies first place special certificates second third event Prizes Fun Fly will merchandise should plenty go around Entries will accepted 12th between 10 am 2 pm can picked up 4 pm 13th Joy expects brochures out details time RAMS show havent seen already better see club secretary someone has Fun Fly will held Benton County R/C club field year number reasons will Control Line demon strations fairgrounds site first time Exposition expecting have Free Flight display area might bring favorite bird Benton County R/C Club Exposition has developed really fine show aimed modeler rather public has number advantages modeler have nice variety events categories certainly deserve tention plan hold district meeting EXPO hope see falls think have troubles department Al Critschell editor Red Apple Flyers newsletter club hails Wenatchee known Ap ple Capital World Anyway recent issue contained following comment Al members concerns flying field Things point time verge becoming precarious nutshell 20 acres adjacent us back up hill toward 4th SE upon rests mobile home about become sewage processing area could cause considerable number problems us few days land owner will receive official letter out lining particulars urging individual attend hearing condi tional use permit wish best District Xl scene winter Drizzle Circuit What five race cIr cuit Northwest Sport Races Control Line variety races start December completed April ral have al ready held Points accumulated race going toward year end trophies top three points winners plus fast heat Marsh race will Seattle Carkeek Park 9th atid will hosted SkyRaiders April race will Eugene airport 13th will hosted Propspinners races usually accompanied other events Infor mation available John Thompson Mike Hazel Mike 1319 Aspen St Eu gene OR 97401 John 1411 Bry ant Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 Seattle SkyRaiders being reorga nized rather have Allyn Johnson R Stevenson J Fuller have among prime movers others have helped out club has number fun events contests hosting Drizzle Circuit races get information club doings call Al Johnson Hobby House Hol man Road Good luck guys following program stolen Portland Barnstormers newsletter Steve Tischler editor Barnstormers Flight Proficiency Program course designed train new comer Sport RC Modeling can short period time capable going club field fly himself herself confidence success course consists eight levels first four designed take novice has never flown plane get him/her fly confidence levels must flown instructor remaining levels Intermediate Advanced fliers classification levels follows 0 1 2 3Trainee 4 5Intermedi ate 6 7Advanced 8Instructor Level 0 course person has never flown RC plane Tests following levels *Level 1A Demonstrate ability con trol plane level flight B **Demonstrate right hand turns maintaining altitude C **Demonstrate left hand turns main taining altitude *Level 2Demonstrate ROG land launch take off steady climb perform Level 1 Level 3Level 1 2 plus landing field undamaged condition complete solo flight Levels 1 2 3 apply gliders well power aircraft *Level 4Take off climb out three 90 degree right hand turns land first ap proach runway Level 5Level 4 plus 180 degree left right hand tight level turns Immelmann level inverted flight touch go Level 6Levels 4 5 plus square loop outside loop inside right flat eight level inverted flight 180 degree level turn inverted Level 7Levels 4 5 6 plus three con secutive horizontal rolls double lmmelmann Cuban eight well straight level verted flight includes 360 degree turn remaining level inverted Level 8All above plus successfully train student pilot through Level 4 above tests will performed club field away pit spectator area tests will administered club members qualified club instruc tors *70 flown presence quali fied instructor **Rectangle square pattern April 1980 83 FLIGHT Sheldon Ybanez Wins Third AMA CL Postal Contest Runners-up Chris Scott Jeft Cordle & Mark Pruett year Roanokes pride Sheldon Ybanez nosed out two-time winner Chris Scott take first place Academys 1979 FaIl Flying Fair CL models Flown September through November con testants 18 years age under rules allowed kind built-up model 35-foot lines Contestants started engines launched ROG flew 48 laps man datory pit stop refueling type contest against clock calls pre-flight planning practice Low times require fast pit stop well sleek airplane hot engine Ten year old Sheldon Vbanez fiew seven times working time down 2462 first flight 2101 sixth seventh attempt both engine mount part ed company rest plane 22nd lap want stress safety ur ging pit crew timers on-lookers stay safe distance during race Sheldons model same Mighty Might flew last year has 15 wingspan 13 fuse lage weighs 4 ounces sports butterfly tail prop Chops carbon/fiberglass 5 diameter x 45 pitch engine Kustom Kraftsmanship Cox 049 Black Widow Congratualtions Sheldon Chris Scott again flew record holding Little White Mouse could equal fantastic 2027 last year New postals Jeff Cordle third place winner six Jeffs flights made mandatory pit stop after 24th lap best flight both lowest time 24 laps 1009 shortest pit stop 15 seconds Jeff told us needed work pit stops flying kind race takes patience lots practice Fred Kocher Von Cloud conducted Shreveport LA contest Salvation Army Boys Clubs baseball field club has model airplane program about seven years started Shreveport Area Radio Kontrol Society boys call club Sky Hawks Henry Hawk club emblem Mark Pruetts model Black 1 Sheldon C Ybanez 2 Chris Scott 3 Jeff Cordle 4 Mark Pruett 5 Douglas Joseph 6 Jim Jones 7 Howard Banks 8 Warren Joseph 9 Randy Harris 10 Danny & Mike Enholm 11 Reggy Davis Kenny Kyle Roanoke VA Dayton OH Dayton OH Shreveport LA Shreveport LA Spokane WA Spokane WA Shreveport LA Spokane WA Spokane WA Shreveport LA Shreveport LA Widow powered wing single landing gear second year Orin Humphries advisor model club Libby Junior High School Spokane WA has sent times contest held especially conjunction Fall Flying Fair years contes tants completely different last years Jim Jones top man Congratulations entrants looking over results three contests think can safely say times under 3 minutes good under 230 excellent under 210 simply super 2101 2136 2179 311 338 35 45 4030 407 4505 6250 crash crash ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Open modelers 18 younger AMAs third Indoor contest Fly ever can flown size building National Indoor Model Airplane Society fudge factor used adjust times equi tably possible 35 feet height two events HL Glider HL Stick de signs eligible Contest Directors ut adding something extra youngsters efforts Let know can send times postal contest Send Ed Whitten SASE full set rules As caterpillar said other looked up saw butterfly hovering overhead Youll never get up things See next month Mighty Might Little White Mouse Loki 3/4 Goodyear wing wing Bad News Mouse wing Falcon Hunter 84 Model Aviation Io dflU IS WL LIIUI muuuia runt Sky Hawks emblem Henry Hawk ton OH JAN/FEB/MCH INDOOR POSTAL NOW IN FULL FLIGHT Shreveport fliers Front rowMark rruett Kenny Kyle Back rowReggy Davis Dennis Alexander
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/04
Page Numbers: 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84
Summary Jan 19 Executive Council Actions following principal items Council business transacted Winter AMA board directors meeting held lando FL 1 Addition Safety Code item concerning model air shows flying demon strations details fully need sepa rate spectators flying activities will explained separate AMA News report next month Model viotlon following fur ther Council review 2 AMA Budget 1980 preliminary budget approved subject updating Spring Council meeting based anti cipated increase membership over 74000 Note Council meeting over 50000 members already signed up 1980 3 Model Aviation Museum An offer free exhibit storage space Wings Wheels museum Orlando International Airport accepted initial fund budgeted display materials eq uipment Note AMAs Techinical Director Frank Eh ling has named curator AMA museum 4 1980 National Championships dead line February 5th set resolving whether Ohio Nats possible Council decide telephone confer ence call February 9th whether switch San Antonio TX Brooks Air Force Base Problems securing commitment Wil mington OH noted rapidly de veloping possibilities Texas site alternative 5 Free Memberships CDs New require ments approved Only free member ship AA meets two AAA five AAAA Class B meets free membership such meet fifty con testants registered meet otherwise free membership CD runs two such meets year regardless number contestants World Champion ships held USA same requirements National Championships free member ships CD work four days 6 Headquarters Relocation committee appointed chaired Mathews District V VP study current new proNew York Accident MODEL AIR SHOW CRASH BEING INVESTIGATED December 9th during halftime show Shea Stadium model aircraft went out control fatally injuring spectator temporarily hospitalizing second group called Electronic Eagles perform ing RC model aircraft model shape lawn mower flew spec tator seats Two men rushed hospi tal later died lawn mower pilot AMA mem ber other members group However group part AMA show team program cause accident still being investigated further informa tion available present Note initial news media reports told 30 40 pound lawn mower wasntthe weight closer 7 pounds Also reported metal wasntconstruc tion conventional balsa plastic film covering etc Reports also model looping maneuvering above crowd posals also possibility relocating Washington suburbs Note motion pur sue soon possible contract regarding previous offer Springfield OH approved Brown VPIll Foreman VPIV also appointed commit tee 7 Nomination Procedures 1980 Elec tion same procedures 1979 ap proved addition written letter acceptance nominee will re quired received nominating com mittee prior start meeting Note meeting normally scheduled Wednesday night during National Championships 8 Nats Winners FAI Teams ap proved FAI team selection program parti cipants should given opportunity comment before Council acts pro posal Note questionnaire will circulated 1979-80 participants prior next May 3rd Council meeting 9 RC Scale Standoff Team 1980 approved though voted prece dent setting action team would didntit merely circled inside playing field area stadium Ironically Electronic Eagles doing last show performing sports stadia ever since early 1978 per fect safety record before million people flown Shea Stadium times before both baseball foot ball games schedule very demanding though getting paid per forming making large profit expenses involved considerable So going fade out after show end 1979 football season get back normal life some plain old fun flying last show could retire show biz knowing pioneered highly successful PR effort behalf model aviation accident resulted something years PR effort largely unsuccess ful atgetting model aviation onto Sports pages major newspapers Obviously ever kind press opposite what sought went out over UPI newswire picked up local newspapers across country also TV Model aviation suddenly black eye will long time healing funded AMA same extent 1980 RC Precision Scale Team connection World Championships Canada Note Control Line portion cham pionship has cancelled due less five teams being made known Canada prior mid-January 10 Nats Trophies 1980 new design available approximately same cost 1979 Nats trophies approved action taken avoid major increase cost would have involved con tinuing same design recent years 11 Flying Site Committee Report Fol lowing submission written report chairman Foreman District IV VP agreed additional input Council members should submitted develop ment final recommendation Smith Dis trict XI VP approved replace Cain District VI VP resigned com mittee 12 Non-Continental Nets Mathews Dis trict V VP appointed chair commitCon tinued page 74 April 1980 71 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L L o 04-x I --0 Ou z 04I zw o COIL 0 Presidents OUTLQJK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 COUNCIL MEETING Id like start off months col umn making some general comments about January 19th Executive Coun cil meeting go specific areas relate well other events taking place during January next impossible condense some 12 hours discussion form Presidential statement events Also necessity omitting issues due technical legal aspects must consid ered Therefore Council issue concern national membership mentioned column because lack concern cause other aspects involved publication such information mention issue wide concern please look AMA News col umn written formal state ment facts As Council procedures general two items should noted 1 Our legal counsel has advised member Council pres ent meeting may send written vote long quorum out attendance 2 noted rather having long involved minutes Council member wishes add comments minutes should put monthly col umn Sooo ther ado will begin column adding comments AMA Headquarters relocation proposal HEADQUARTERS MOVE motion accept Springfield OH offer made failed vote eight six Except Council members echo positionof Head quarters personnel general agreement long-range ad vantage relocating Headquarters facility AMA would own objections further alternatives should investigated certainly understand burden responsibility Council members feel about such large financial commit ment behalf constituents Surely feel since has just come attention during short two year term decision length time would jumping gun can remember same feelings back several years AMA accountant recommended moving out District Columbia buying own property Incidentally land available time would have paid off time no longer available can also remem ber discussed buying air field Headquarters Nationals siteland also no longer availableand becoming more difficult find vacant land hold Nationals Since election year ago dis cussion Headquarters relocation has agenda item Council meeting information has pub lished nearly issue Model Aviation Out discussion proposal has offered us financial feasibility assistance ownership Springfield OH Besides fact proposal viable least foreseeable future devoted hours effects relocating AMA Headquarters personnel Over past 20 years have directly involved several such relocations am well aware fact proposals always clear-cut may seem After receiving statistics State Federal Government sources found due lower cost living Springfield area apprecia tion property DC vicinitythe effect personnel desiring relocate would substantial wage increase Further estimated 11 full time secretaries clerks would have replaced savings salaries would 43% secretarial 41% clerical total about $32865 total annual staff savings tak ing account personnel prob ably would relocate makes figure much higher Beyond staff salary advantage relocating offer assistance buying building Springfield has much talk about two other sues 1 low rental cost pres ent location 2 value being located seat Federal Govern ment First lease present home will up 1981 highly improbable low rent will continue Second know against law associations lobby virtually relationships Federal Government through legal counsel committees work Government agencies Therefore AMA does receive great benefit being District Columbia cost being adds argument move considers capital expenses equipment con tracts storage could go on fact remains Council divided opinion what constituents want other side debate comment members concerned benefits future want know What doing today Another comment own membership survey showed no interest moving later clarified member no such question asked survey obvious problem have enough input mem bers about feelings subject can say WANT YOUR QUES TIONS AND FEELINGS ON RELO CATING HEADQUARTERS e. should let district VP know feel because takes majority vote Executive Council pass motion relocation AMA SURVEY 24 days since tabulating first surveys received nearly surveys After tabulation re sults left membership priorities first nine items exactly same order Special Events such Trans-Am trade shows etc slipped 11th place Model Aviation Museum 13th Parts II III order percentages remained same 72 Modei Aviation MUSEUM As mentioned March column Model Aviation items AMA Headquarters Execu tive Council have putting consider able time effort rank very low survey Such issue Model Aviation Museum ranking 13th out 14 membership priorities Thus beginning discussing museums able point out Coun Executive Council meeting con vened Orlando FL members Council could look Wings Wheels Museum discuss possibility establishing model air plane exhibit within museum After looking museum talking management proposal free model airplane exhibition space favorably voted Council exhibition will similar Model Aviation Exhibit presently Smith sonian Nations Capitol additional benefits advertising AMA membership handouts Wings Wheels Museum use museum space should eliminate least temporarily need estab lishing own facility NATIONALS1980 Regretfuily still no firm site date 1980 Nationals reported Council meeting Flying Tigers Airline establish base Wilmington OH would until after summer negotiations still going get AMA Nationals sum mer mind Council vot ed hold off other site negotiations couple weeks Several alternate sites have pro posed Charles Parrish pulled together proposal Nationals site Brooks Field San Antonio TX week Flying back form International Modeler Show Pasadena CA able stop San Antonio review proposed sites Base Command er Colonel Walls proposed Indoor site Helicopter Free Flight Soaring sites located short distance Brooks seem have excellent possibilities Nationals Beyond site possibilities great potential assistance local modelers San Antonio groups seem very enthusiastic INDOOR RC years first Indoor Radio Control event held part Interna tional Modeler Show Pasadena progress field since first event last year has phenomenal existing endurance records nearly tripled event has developed point becoming neces sary classify electric types stand ard class includes planes powered ni cad batteries readily available Modelers now exotic silver cell lithium batteries Tony Nacarato made record flight 1 hour 28 minutes 30 seconds using boost-glide system Flying fig ure eight course between tops show booths bottom 30foot truss network Tony used elec tric motor make climbing turns turned motor off glide through crossover point HALL OF FAME show Pasadena also gave opportunity present Council AMM Past AMA Presidents Hall Fame Award Bill Wisniewski What made such special occa sion fact have known Bill since 14-year-old just starting modeling career have present made some outstanding dem onstrations model engine devel opment setting speed records has dedicated years development model aviation have members family seldom has opportunity honor per son feels close fortunate honored four other Hall Fame members presentationJohnnie Brodbeck Carl Goldberg Walt Schroder Ken Willard April 1980 73 SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiIl AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Vernon Wallace Tuscon AZ mailed mc letter saying re ceived regular AMA magazine two munths Before could reply him Kip Smythe answered case Miss Andrea Peterson works full time AMA Headquarters handling such complaints getting YOUR magazine write Miss Andrea Peterson AMA Kip Smythe dont want miss anything may very popular Secre tary/Treasurer read resume last Florida Council meeting told important AMA Nats officials either find some way clean up fiscal shortages Nats lately should give some thought drop ping fragmenting lost $26000 last year Nebraska NOT anybodys fault through mis management critical gasoline shortage fact nobody showed up--simply enough custom ers Yet am elected watch dues money Can ask personal ques tion What would tto Secretary/Treasurer [or informa tion almost unanimous consen sus find some way continue Nats After have going since 1923 may surprised learn 28765 AMA contcstants attended 1291 sanctioned meets last year large small figure about 40% total membership rolls course members attended meet still significant number Truly AMA fliers contest-oriented month want continue saga important NSRCA special interest group Mr Jim Vanderbeck president organi/ation RU Pattern fliers board directors includes representatives trom eight dis tricts US Controlled Aerobatics Bruce shown holding first place little airplane won Conley Flyers meet Atlanta other day picture taken 1979 Nats NSRCA fliers showing just some busy activity Bob Drolen Frank Purpura tuning up winning flights long time Betty Stream Suzi Stream mother Stream Baby Stream edited NSRCA official newsletter K-Factor year Dick Carpenter will takeover editor Good luck Iick its lot hard work t join NSRCA send ten bucks Sally Brown 8534 Ituddleston Drive Cincinnati 01] 45236 See next month Jan 19 Exec Council Summary Continued paqe 71 tee study feasibility Nats type meets outside continental US such loca tions Alaska Puerto Rico Hawaii 13 Sig Cub No 2 AMA Model deci sion Junior Committee proposal tabled pending next Council meeting following trial during Council mem 74 Model Aviation ilke liuntersyalle AL belong the and vow winnrngest club US last year can whip anybody country dares show up district L R Craig Buchanan Syd Austin Jerry Clifton Roscoe Pearson Bruce Underwood Lamar Gilbert Come think folks Ive got couple buddies live up Ohio claim pretty good Pattern Im going write tell stay away Guntersville group wont get little feelings hurtl snap shows four itnportant Pat tern fliers Commonwealth Puer Rico Left right good friend Joseph Micalizi AMA Associate VP Bill Mathews Livia Bermude club secreatry Jane Broun Jim Broun good Pattern fliers TX getting ready fly tier KU Pattern ship 1979 Nats lifeof dont see people dont tend Nats - move r wood District Three Representative NSRCA National Society Radio bers will build otherwise become familiar model 14 Indoor Committee Conference Call approved Indoor Team Selection Committee could make such call using AMA funds following submission agen da other details call management 15 Life Insurance Mail Solicitation authorized Wohiers Co Chicago could make such mailing Spring pro vided stationery did appear AMAs no AMA endorsement implied noted program exclusiveother companies could make similar mailings authorized 16 Safety Committee proposal establishment such committee accepted due lack specifics ap proved ask detailed proposal particular regard purpose au thority 17 Magazine Publication Minutes approved delete names Council member proposers seconders minimize tendency members use ac tions means promoting themselves print official minutes however would continue record persons involved 18 Executive Insurance agreed obtain quotes such coverage pur pose compensating AMA extra costs involved finding replacement event death disablement top sala ried officer AMA 19 First Class Mailings approved annual renewal/ballot mailing AMA members outside continental USA via first class instead bulk avoid late delivery voting problems 20 Council Member Succession list agreed Council member would sub mit name recommendation successor Council consider event incapacitation Note AMA laws provide Council decide should fulfill unexpired term Council member office 21 RC Frequency Coordinator VP requested name someone district RC Frequency Coordinator receive regu AMA Headquarters names locations non-modeler md ustrial commer cial etc licensees 72 MHz band might produce RC interference situations coordinator would advise AMAers frequencies given locality might prob lems agreed VP could coordinator existing officers someone currently officer 22 Time Place Next Meeting Wash ington DC May 34 should noted summary official subject approval official meeting minutes wi/I pub llshed after Council approves next meeting summary however tended give earlier notice basics what decided meeting avoid excessive delay until official minutes finalized should also noted items voted onsome did volve basic policy making directed President following general discussion Minutes Executive Council Meeting--November 9-10 1979 Howard Johnsons Motor Lodge Arling ton VA following attendance President Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Secre tary/Treasurer Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice President District Clifton Piper Atkin son NH VP-Il John Grigg Lockport NY Dave Brown Cincinnati OH proxy VP-Ill Don Lowe VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechan icsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Horrace Cain Buffalo Grove IL AVP-VII Geoffrey Styles Whitefish Bay WI proxy VP-VII Ken Morris VP-VIII John Embry Sulphur LA VP-IX Vince Mankow ski Bellevue NE VP-X Jim Scarborough Redondo Beach CA VP-XI Homer Smith Seattle WA Also attending Al Novotnik General Manager Model Airplane News magazine Jon Raines National Association Rocket ry Ron McNally Control Line Contest Board Chairman Present AMA Headquarters executive staff Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madison FA I/Contest Boards Administrator Carl Wheeley Publisher Model viation maga zine Frank Ehling Technical Director regular meeting AMA Execu tive Council brought order 903 am President chaired meeting Note Districts Ill VII repre sented proxies did have voting privileges maximum number votes 12 9 Vice Presidents President Secretary/ Treasurer Executive Director Before regular agenda taken up three items briefly discussed dis posed follows MOVED J Grigg II seconded J Embry VIII pay round trip airline travel motel expenses two repre sentatives 1980 Wilmington Nats site make presentation November 10 session Council meeting motion passed 10 2 against V IX Note precedent setting ac tion Further such requests will examined separately merit MOVED V Mankowski IX seconded J Grigg II Headquarters have AMA legal counsel investigate possibility write-in vote VP motion made assembly eventuality VP unable physically attend meeting some other alternative whereby vote may cast regardless absence VP motion passed unanimously I MUSEUM REPORT recent trip Orlando FL Wings Wheels muse um operation President Ex ecutive Director produced very favorable impression reported Witt Witt Worth described explained existing museum project elaborating AMA could come part Executive Director remarked optimistic thefinancial aspect several money-producing strategies available Both recommended Coun cil visit Wings Wheels Museum concept warrants consideration further study As extension previous discussion Frank Ehling museum curator AMA asked give views acquisition housing museum articles Ehling explained researching subject Smith sonian Institution DC developed procedures AMA could should estimation now start seeking possession historical items stock AMA museum Ehlings solution housing items interim obtaining permanent loca tion put articles out loan much other museums dowith AMA Headquar ters being central administrative dis tribution point MOVED H Smith Xl seconded V Mankowski IX AMAs legal counsel asked investigate proper documents legal steps liability needs establishing AMA museum motion passed unanimously II MODEL VIA TION MAGAZINE Carl Wheeley Model viation publisher distribu ted estimated preliminary 1980 financial statement Council consideration indica ting magazine would lose money 1980 unless some action taken Wheeley concluded following recommenda tions increase advertising b remove cur rent ceiling number pages c improve rather produce magazine lesser quality Questions discussion followed Wheel eys presentation terminating follow ing motion MOVED McNeill S/T seconded H Smith Xl Council remove restrictions Model viation pertaining number pages amount advertising motion passed 7 5 against II VI VIII Pres Ill GUEST PRESENTATIONS A Relocation AMA Headquarters Ohio President Witt introduced Mr Martin Levine Springfield Ohio Chamber Commerce gave presentation merits advantages relocating Head quarters Springfield presentation included description details archi tects rendering possible building land available construct building cost factors such construction legal inflation real estate interest loan utilities explained money needed such endeavor could burrowed Industrial Revenue Bond Issue tax free approximately 9% interest/25 years total soft hard costs given $49000 per year question answer period followed Mr Levines prospectus other show interest no decisive Council action taken time B FCC Petition Status President Witt introduced Mr jack Smith AMAs legal representative Federal Communi cations Commission Mr Smith law offices Jeremiah Courtney-AMAs legal counsel Mr Smith reported AMAs past pres ent future plans actions expectations obtaining frequencies relief interference problems turning-of-the-wheels FCC explained great detail including thorough explanation process April 1980 75 11/9-10/79 Council Minutes Cant rules changed Mr Smith advised FCC has Petition asking frequencies 13 months has just recently showed positive interest calling meeting concerned parties FCC has requested data support 72MHz frequencies will supplied AMA before end 1979 Following Mr Smith said expected FCC will issue Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM Subsequently after several steps procedure taken likely year two can expect have RC frequencies Meanwhile Mr Smith cautioned counter-productive active impatience such exerting pressure FCC whatever formincluding letter cam paign Permissible however submitted AMA time basis would agreed set technical standards including corporating model industry recommenda tions Mr Smith cited vital need pre sent coordinated effort AMA spokesman concerned As closing remarks Mr Smith suggested copies FCC computer listing identifies industrial 72MHz users available people could asked change some frequencies probably would comply instances approached one-on-one Council expressed much interest concept directed Head quarters secure computer listing Vice President IV SECRETARY/TREASURER REPORT Secretary/Treasurer J McNeill gave re port following topics A Donations S/T asked explain Toledo Weak Signals RC Clubs sizeable donations shown separate item Financial Statement published Model viatian Comptroller Gisele Jackson advised Council donations broken down various funds therefore recog nizable coming particular donor conclusion S/T suggested henceforth donations should reported such financial statement further donations $500 should separately identified independent financial report same issue Model Aviation financial report appears B Bonding S/T recommended Firemans Fund American Insurance Co contacted raise amount bonding AMA employees Worth Jackson Executive Director advised SIT suggestion already attended would accomplished shortly Worth further reported time ED proposal updated loan travel policy gone Vice Presidents review mail ballot produced tie vote new version will submitted Council near future C Auditing S/T stressing due suspicion improprieties strictly good business practice recommended AMA Headquarters hire another firm has usual 1980 audit MOVED B Mathews V seconded C Foreman IV year 1980 AMA hire another auditing firm motion passed 9 1 against VIII 2 abstained XI ED D Gerber Film Prolects S/T referred written report/review subject film making Mr Gerber report accepted Council conclusion discussion Presi dent directed Executive Director pre pare document contract rights whereby AMA may acquire original films made Gerber event Mr Gerbers termina tion also proper paperwork drawn up gives AMA title its equipment Mr Gerbers possession V REPORT ON REBEL RALLY PROTEST PROBLEM President Witt advised sent letter reprimand caused disturbance Rebel Rally meet explained matter resolved because Gathwright broth ers caused problem have reinstated club members Witt reported club members themselves wirtten appreciation handling matter Two items resulted discussion a need exists establish policy hand ling disciplinary problems b Ron McNal ly CLCB Chairman should advised outcome thanked writing ex tended efforts researching Gathwright controversy VI REPORT ON CONTEST BOARD PRO CEDURES item resolved mail ballot prior Council meeting ques tion Vote Criteria Initial voting stage rules change process approved voting criteria low ered 2/3 simple majority tie considered passing VII RC RULE PATTERN CLASSIFICA TION SYSTEM Executive Director response Joe Friend RCCB Chairman asked Council direction concerning aspect rules change proposal RC-804A & B deals pattern point accumu lation record keeping Headquarters Worth explained Contest Boards have jurisdiction over items would involve Headquarters administrationthe Council must decide such matters noted particularly proposal would require special effort group competitors contrary normal proce dure Also would produce situation other classes competitors could de mand similar services thus raise total workload considerably pres ent MOVED C Foreman IV seconded V Mankowski IX rules change pro posal RC-80-4B dealing pattern point accumulation record keeping Headquar ters rejected motion passed 10 voted rejection 2 voted against rejection VIII VI VIII REPORT ON NATIONALS & FREE FLIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FI NANCES A FF World Championships Worth ex plained background several items Preliminary Financial Report noting operation made modest profit due largely financial controls instituted HQ personnel upon arrival event B Nats Worth noted severe loss direct result enough contestants high cost officials housing despite fact expenses general re duced over previous years Nats Council authorized transfer $10000 General Funds Nats Income sum previously earmarked such transfer eventuality Nats ex penses would exceed income IX INSURANCE ESCROW ACCOUNT MOVED B Mathews V seconded C Piper $10000 budgeted escrow account cover deductible por tion AMAs liability insurance coverage necessary motion passed unanimously X ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP CLASSES FOR INDUSTRY & PROFESSIONALS MOVED J Grigg II seconded C Foreman IV Headquarters shall investi gate Markel Services cost feasi bility insurance coverage professional class fliers manufacturers categories motion passed 10 2 abstained CX ED XI INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR NON MEMBER GUESTS MOVED V Mankowski IX seconded C Piper increased benefit AMA Charter Clubs AMA charter club officers may grant guest membership under following conditions fee will $5 gives temporary membership period 30 days membership status offered time basis will effective 30 days postmark date money supporting data HQ $5 fee will credited payment AMA dues guest applies membership 60 days motion passed amended bA 10 2 abstained XI S/T AMENDED seconded guest mem bership status cannot applied sanctioned events amendment passed 9 2 against VI XI 1 abstained VIII session Council meeting adjourned 6 pm following morning November 10 adjourned meeting reconvened 904 am Secretary Treasurer absence President chaired until 1020am XII FILM PROJECT REVIEW Mr Jay Ger ber given floor explain film projects ask guidance Council regards type film should produce subsequent completed scale film Spe cifically Mr Gerber advised lot excellent Lincoln Nats footage could stand alone segments incorporated specialty films RC CL Mr Gerber further indicated previously Council directed top film prioritythe Lin coIn Natsneeded re-evaluation light footage currently available development Discussion followed terminating action rescinds previous Council approved film priorities Jan 79 Council meeting MOVED H Smith Xl seconded J Grigg II next calendar year number film priority will PR films approximately 15 minutes duration aimed flying site acquisition motion passed unanimously agreed Flying Site Film should highlight responsible persons maintain control models numer ous crashes should depicted voted upon agreed general consent succeeding films will 1 CL Nats 2 RC Nats Note President Witt arrived resumed chairing meeting XIII 1980 NATS SITEOHIO COMMITTEE PRESENTATION President Witt introduced Dick Nutting Chuck Shade Ohioboth representing Western Ohio RC Society 76 Model Aviation Mr Nutting aided Mr Shade spoke length detail proposal new Nats concept petitioning Council opportunity execute plans 1980 Nats Wilmington Ohio President Witt moved accept offer motion voted upon due Point Order objection C Foreman noted such decisions usually based upon Nats Executive Committee recommen dations proposed new Nats concept further discussed resulting following motion MOVED E Witt Pres seconded V Mankowski IX Council authorize WORKS Club proceed developing 1980 Nats Wilminton Ohiothe final cam mittment subject Council approval follow ing review recommendations Nats Executive Committee motion passed unanimously XIV 1980 INDOOR WORLD CHAMPION SHIPS Executive Director reported preliminary development WC opera tion Ray Harlan Chairman Indoor Team Selection Committee satisfactory recommended Council approve event planned june 20-24 Northwood Institute West Baden Indiana H Smith Xl advised Council some effort expended obtaining Seattle King Dome WC site idea abandoned favor West Baden due unstable air encountered test flying MOVED B Mathews V seconded H Smith XI accept 1980 Indoor World Championships proposal motion passed unanimously XV 1982 CONTROL LINE WORLD CHAM PIONSHIPS MOVED J Worth ED seconded V Mankowski IX submit 1982 CL world championship proposal Chicago modelers ClAM FAI aeromodeling committee tentative offer motion passed unanimously XVI 1980 SPACE MODELS CHAMPION SHIPS Worth advised Council AMA automatically involved Rocketry world championships because AMA National Aero Club NAC country responsible FAI Thus Rocketry WC organizers must address FAI through AMA noted AMA has nor will have financial commitment world championships AMA protected liability modeling activity MOVED C Foreman IV seconded C Piper Council sanction Space World Championships sponsored organized National Association Rocketry motion passed unanimously XVII REQUEST FOR 1980 AAAA CON TROL LIiE SANCTION MOVED V Mankowski IX seconded H Smith Xl award 1980 Control Line AAAA sanctioned contest rating Winston-Salem North Carolina meet applied motion passed unanimously XVIII REINSTATEMENT OF CATEGORY OUTDOOR ORNITHOPTER RECORDS item dealing member wished AMA record reinstated referred Free Flight Contest Board general con sensus XIX WORLD EVENT SANCTION CLAR IFICATION recounted Califor nia club advertised 2-meter soaring meet World Championship Headquarters advised parties involved AMA sanctioning could granted using such nomenclature such advertising premature governing body international activities FAI has sole authori ty authorize world championship event Worth advised however sanction issued terminology applied World Cup Worth asked Council guidance con cerning further action MOVED V Mankowski IX seconded C Foreman IV Executive Coun cil go rocord recognizing world championship 2-meter soaring meet principals directed future clear through Headquarters prior release advertising depicting world class event motion passed 10 2 against VI Pres XX CLARIFICATION OF ALLOWABLE EXPENSES FOR FAI TEAM PRACTICE Executive Director advised Council both instances team practice funding policy applied additional costs other what Council previously approved requested Worth asked Council review policy give determination future application MOVED J Grigg II seconded J Embry VIII existing FAI world championships team practice funding policy cairified include round trip travel practice city two nights lodging minimum expense AMA motion passed amended 1 8A 11 1 against VIII AMENDMENT H Cain VI seconded J Scarborough X exception motion 18 would subject Executive Council review decision amendment passed 11 1 against V XXI NMPRA RESPONSE TO COUNCIL RE SAFETY RULES Council discussed several responses approaches issue safety RC Pylon events noted NMPRA authored set safety criteria Formula Quarter Midget recommending officially adopted included AMA Rule Book MOVED J Worth ED seconded J Embry VIII Executive Council recommend RC Contest Board enac ting Safety/Emergency proposal necessary NMPRA safety recommendations pertains Formula Quarter Midget adopted included next Rule Book motion passed 8 3 against V VI IX 1 abstained Pres MOVED H Smith Xl seconded J Embry VIII recommend RCCB page 48 section 41 RC Sport Pylon Racing 1978/79 AMA Rule Book second last line words Quarter Mid get inserted after Formula-I last line word recommended re placed required motion passed 8 3 against II V VI 1 abstained Pres President directed under authority NMPRA recommendations adopted subject RCCB ratification NMPRA safety rules should pub lished next issue Model Aviation immediate effectivity XXII AMA PUBLIC RELATIONS POSTER J Scarborough X reported mem ber district created large poster idea utilized hobby shops purpose displaying local club information Executive Director remarked approved budget still has $3000 promo tion AMA hobby shops poster idea could incorporated package developed project President directed consideration given poster proposition ex penditures remain within current bud get XXIII FLYING SITE President Witt ap pointed committee make recommenda tions Council regarding flying site aid proposals committee appointed follows ChairmanC Foreman C Piper H Cain Minutes November 9-10 1979 Ex ecutive Council Meeting concluded next month Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode islard nunt DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President l4ihIand Avenue Atkiesnn NH t3tl 1 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NJ 03060 Raymond Giboulean 39 High St Old Town Mt 04468 George Parker 7 Paul Dr LeeMA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Dr Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kittery ME 03904 Reappointment AVPs writing still havent heard form few AVPs Con test Board members reaffirm willing ness continue offices Next issue will have update new appointments necessary will New England Champs again 1980 according Bob Brodeur Nashua just phoned say probably Fitchburg will site 3rd 4th weekend August will New England District meeting EXPO according recent meeting South Shore RC people Continued next page April 1980 77 Effective communication two-way Street AMAs non-paid volunteer offi cers doing utmost make AMA kind organization mem bers wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-presidentj area Complete communications link write duced rubber-powered model kits advertised Model Airplane News 1929 time came scene 1947 dad machine tool company several employees Stunt fliers famous Harold Red Reinhart Red won Plymouth Internationals back 1954 Another modeler lot fluence Larry Scarinzi Stunt Super Satan Combat Fox engine fame Later influences came likesofGeorge Aldrich Bill Werewage Lew McFarland Bob Gialdini Gene Schafer Jim Kostecky Bob Gieseke Ther person owe flying ability however Bill Simons Bill took profile ioop crash days becoming competition Stunt flier started development Genesis series stunters winter 1972 first two 35-size airplanes 560 squares ship won 1978 World Championships much larger version 720 squares between ships de velopment involved seven other versions various engines prop combinations World airplane used OS Max 40 FSR custom three-bladed prop Although am now Associate Editor Flying Models magazine until re cently own company dealt hob items company Control Speciali ties Corp mostly well-known foam wing work father has taken over production accessory line still cut foam wing two side following list contest achieve ments Eastern States Championship Cham pion 1974 1975 1976 1977 did fly 1978 1979 1975 King Orange Champion 1976 National Champion 1976 holder Jim Walker Cup presented Grand Na tional Stunt Champion third place 1977 Stunt FAI Team Trials World Champion 1978 also five straight top 10 finishes AMA Nationals way personal info am 32 500 Watts years old married Marianne have two children Robert David 2t/2 Brian James 11 months am member Garden State Circle Burners club New Jersey Charlie Limber earliest attempt Control Line Speed circa 1972 Profile Proto accidental due fact local federation model clubs pushed event age categories first few years punctu ated small disasters after awhile got going about fast anyone Delaware Valley During period Tom Kerr fellow club member Philadelphia Sky Pirates interested brother Lee FAI Power Free Flight outdone felt try FAI Speed Sibling rivalry 1973 met Bob Hemenway Clif Norman Bob really got started first FAI plane built designed Clif took few years get competitive FAI event what learning about Rossi engines making fiberglass parts learning fly properly meeting Doc Jackson etc etc After medium orgy winter 1975 designed all-fiberglass enclosed pipe assymetrical plane still fly turned out fast stable practically unserviceable ship Prior 1977 Nats FAI Team Trials good fortune latch onto Chuck Schuette perennial FAI Speed team member California infor Power 8 Watts 500 Watts 8 Watts 68 Watts 10 Watts 300 Watts 100 Watts District ReportCant home John Jean Smith will probably happen June 1st Executive Council meeting Orlando FL January 19th two days before writing Significant news will covered elsewhere issue am happy about museum started Orlando will release pertinent news about Shea Stadium incident issue Insurance liability some disagreement type release last months issue did pre clude much being said other column good friend John Grigg quite expertly covered episode missed Horrace Cain meeting sent Glenn Lee repre sentative John Embry sent old fire-horse John Clemens meeting John did duty saw Speaking duty following recent recap newly released frequencies New England should made public new service legal people Washington provides periodically will dis tributed VPs designated frequency co ordinator district will publish received will phone key areas necessary should further releases come about Transmitter LocI FrequencyLicensee 7564MHzCranston RI RI State Police Greenville RI RI State Police Black Plain RI RI State Police Holyoke MA MA State Police 7554MHzWilbraham MA NE Rescue Squad Sanford ME Auclair Transport Manchester NH Auclair Transport 7314 MHz Lancaster NH NH State Police New Jersey Ynk II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grigg District II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive tnckpnrt NY 14094 Associate Vim-Presidents Pete Bianchini 260S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 John Byrne 36-29 213th Sn Bayside NY 11361 Frank Drench 9 Willow Ave Pincanaway NJ 06854 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Tows River NJ 06753 Adam Santter 50 Ravdi Rd Apt A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Tom Silver RD 3 Bye 412 Messena NY 13662 Hank Sminh2 LorraiveAveAnburvNY 13021 months report will honor two districts top Control Line fliers Bob Hunt Charlie Lieber both qualified 1980 FAI team both hail New Jersey Bob defending World Champ Stunt let him tell story Bob Hunt have flying competi tion Stunt 15 years having brought up perfect modeling environment have flying life father James Hunt started modeling around 1918 1927 started company promation provided considerably upgraded competence FAI Speed event 1977 Team Trials started out falling up yes up steps motel Riverside breaking both models After repairs test flew best model control line broke What horror Anyway got back up ship going fast enough team place World Champs 1978 dis appointing sense Americans though taken hostage capable much better times winning team championship Woodoule Carl Dodge took time off team racing help get time did Certainly American team qualifying times 1980 Championships Poland indicate will strong threat can get act together am look ing forward representing US once again sampling excellent Polish bloat thin rylvania Virgivia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown Distritt III Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45236 Associate Vice-Presidents Joe Eiben 36960 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Fraveis Flaharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnat St Philadelphia PA 19107 As column being written am pre paring leave attend first council meeting full fledged member voting privileges have feeling will spend considerable amount time discuss ing recent tragic accident Shea Stadi um feel compelled inform facts matter saying during half time show being flown Electronic Eagles show team flying lawn mower model crashed crowd seriously injuring two spectators few days later spec tators died hospital other injured spectator released form hospital recovering much can said timesee elsewhere AMA News section some other details another slightly pleasant less bad news subject have re port spite fact reported earlier Nats Wilmington OH 99% sure 1% chance has arisen now very questionable due contract negotiations going between people control airfield major air freight company its use consolida tion point meantime other possible sites Midwest being explored includ ing Chanute Air Force Base Illinois Rickenbacker Airfield Columbus OH area Lake Charles apparently available else fails people would rather see midwest Nats possible club district needs use new Scale film Marvelous Miniatures club meeting whatever should have copies time read Unlike District II counterpart dont like parking belly Ill sign off GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED 78 Model Aviation Delaware rict Columbia land h Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 617 Pehite Drive Mechaoicsville VA 23111 Associate VicePresidenta Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottunille VA 22901 V Dill Helms 2000 Tynola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Snotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DR 19809 John Preston 7012 Elnira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 District IV members have asked question Yes model aircraft accident Shea Stadium New York man has died result happened during half-time show being put Electronic Eagles Greater New York RC Association donrt have details time AMA Council will filled January Council meeting know very sorry has happened Despite safety precautions take can did happen have insurance preach safety much AMA has excellent safety record indi vidual flier have kept up record Still happens receive lot bad pub licity good things AMA has done seem get overlooked People start talk ing about stopping show team program allowing show teams have AMA sanctions insurance coverage Just stop think what would happen stopped automobile racing other sport just because accident death involved during race game wouldnt long before would no sports participate Dont get wrongI am very sorry happened lets make rash decisions before know facts Lets look what happened learn time year would good time club go over its flying field safety rules update modify Make sure club member understands practices safety As safe we perfect never will harder try fewer accidents will have interested parties could participate Trans-Am Race sure read two-part article Bob Doris Rich wrote January February sues Model Aviation Its very interesting article Riches have done great job writing still think should again Speaking magazine articles hope quarter scale fans did miss Al Novotniks article Model Airplane News about QSAA Fun Fly Las Vegas super arti cle very good photos well worth reading Feb 80 issue would like take opportunity thank District IV club newsletter editors hard work thank sending read enjoy italso keepsme up-to-date whats happening District IV Penal Institution Model Program February issue Model Aviation page 76 excellent article penal institution program suggest District IV club president read article will give idea what could done local area about finding flying sites developing model building program federal state penal institutions program will work local clubsfollow up AMA has laid ground work rest up Maybe nothing area contact local law enforcement officers find out sure could lead county state supported fly ing site Whats Happening District IV MAX-FAX DC Maxecutors Newsletter came interesting article German WW II Dornier 335A-0 aircraft Seems innovative aircraft weighed 20000 lbs wingspan length slightly over 44 two DaimlerBenz603E-1 engines developing total 3600 hp takeoff top speed 475 mph rear engine alone could propel craft 350 mph first German aircraft configured tri cycle landing gear ejection seat long fuselage low aspect ratio wing clean lines make visible candidate scale enthusiastics looking twin engine project Alabama o gia issippr to Rico South tarolira essee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham Al 35219 205 879-5550 Associate Vice-Presidents John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thorolee St Charleston Hgts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr NashoilleTN 37205 Joseph Micalizni SR 00866 Boo 1532 Falardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman P0 Box 1643 Eglin AFB FL 32542 Harry Sheram P0 Boo 4506 Birmingham AL 35206 Tom Thacker 2390C Lawrencenille Hwy Decatur GA 30033 Central Florida its site AMA Model Airplane Muse um exact location Wings Wheels Museum Orlando Wings Wheels located Orlando International Air port within minutesof Disney World Sea World other vacation attrac tions AMA Executive Council toured impressive facilities Wings Wheels day before Council meeting evening District V Central Florida meet ing Wings Wheels arranged week advance limited publicity Over 200 modelers several clubs far away St Petersburg met Executive Council watched Johnny Clemens get award NAA saw Modelings Grand Illusions Gossamer Condor Fly toured museum dont believe entirely coinci dence day after terrific show support local modelers Wings Wheels offered AMA choice area thats different inherent two engine in-the-wing thrust-line problems interested investigating project get hold Dom Smithsonian Air Space Library Possibly hell send listing what material have file air craft Prince Georges R/C Club Quickie 500 Area Meeting Report Jim Isham stated PGRC will have three races year April 27th CDd Joe Solko July 20th CDd Roger Binger September 14th CDd Fred Melton CCRCs races will run June 8th October 5th CBRC will run race August 24th new rules developed area meeting will apply Propellers will stock props will same brand name size Any aircraft involved mid-air will BLACK flagged other planes continue flying Triangle Prop Spinners New control line club Raleigh-Cary Triangle area new club just starting information contact Bob Nicks 1211 Brookgreen Dr Cary NC 27511 Bob have requested AMA send club charter informa tion other things have requested Welcome AMA District IV Kent County Aeromodelers Inc received new newsletter month Kent County Aeromodelersits called Mosqui Bite club located Dover DE Thanks newsletter fellows keep coming Wings Wheels Museum no cost AMA AMA course will have bear cost installing maintaining its own exhibits District V have privilege opportunity serve host AMA Model Airplane Museum will working closely Frank Ehiing AMA Museum Curator both will need considerable help Orlando Central Florida area local museum support will also need volunteers everywhere help lo cate worthy items should included museum help plan design exhibits help restore models engines etc Vol unteers encouraged send Frank names special interest talents can used conjunction museum would also like input special interest groups Although Executive Council voted $10000 initial museum costs voluntary contributions would certainly help speed museum its way insure have quality exhibits wont settle anything less incidental costs associated establishing muse um Storage work space must set up space available no cost must made usable treasured items need crated shipped present storage sites across country display cases must built bought plan propose some special ways rec ognizing individuals clubs special terest groups hobby shops manufacturers etc contribute financial support museum No need wait formal plan however need money now Send contri butions tax deductible to AMA Headquarters Please state contribu tion museum give us name Continued next page April 1980 79 SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT District V Report Cont address gift can recognized lot work some additional finan cial help bit luck could have Grand Opening AMA Model Air plane Museum conjunction Tan gerine Meet January 1 981 may have keeping up various discussions about re-locating AMA Headquarters January Executive Council meeting appointed chairman committee study proposals develop ideas etc Chuck Foreman Dave Brown also committee have suggestions opinions about AMA Headquarters location please let other two members committee know soon possible AMA Nats treasured institution model airplane builders what about AMA members cant conveniently go Nats because ex treme distance Joseph Micalizzi example couldnt get last years Nats orga nized Puerto Rico Nats have similar Nats Hawaii Alaska Jim Scarborough Homer Smith committee study situation wel come ideas What think about fellow would make trip Florida carry own seafood District VP Cliff Piper did just January New Hampshire didnt know what expect Sunshine State also thought orange trees behind hotel fakes because oranges marked S unkist South Carolina well represented AMA Executive Council meeting Sally Jackson five year old daughter AVP Rich ard Jackson After listening few minutes model airplane talk readily gave proxy daddy left mother visit Disney World made lot sense did Executive Council IIIvos C Indiana ucky nusi VI DISTRICT REPORT Ilorrace Cain District VI VicePresident 525 Weidner Road Butfalo Grose IL 60090 Associate Vice-Presidents chuck Delano 4631 N Milchner Indianapolis IN 46226 Richard Gerling III 3611 Oreenfield Rd Guincy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 401 S Birch Plattsburg MO 64477 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme Rd university City MO 63132 Jim Sears P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Bob Underwood 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 Weather cares about WX Will mild winter bring white July 4th dont need bad summer Too much activity being planned what needed two weekends week Six days flying rest devil working sounds okay fuel manufacturers make money vultures will have share Thermals long skinny-winged birds colors Sailplanes definitely fast-growing seg ment RC District VI things everywhere Monroe y Rs. rIIeE Lulti peted New Years Day tne trophy held won Jack Fike center standing competition included Tom Osborne Bob Wat son Kneeling L-R Ron Kelly Arkie Ander son Hal Esser club can contacted through T Osborne 3312 Tilson Place Bloomington IN 47401 Southern Indiana Louisville KY area has new Sailplane group KISSKY-IN Soar ing Society Dan Childers 1317 Scenic Drive Clarksville IN 47130 SOAR Greater Chicago operates several fields has very active Soar ing program Contact Dan Pruss Soaring Edi tor MA Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 AVP Helen Olsen advises can compete District Fun-Fly using Sailplanes competition Power fliers say Great Are Sailplane fliers feel ing frisky Palos Park RC Club Chicago area forming Air Show Team replacing annual Pattern meet two-day Scale Air Show June 14-15 Show features awards static display evening din ner Ray Fuller 312 599-2555 Palos RC Club PO Box 92 Orland Park IL 60462 Syntronic Aero Club Ft Thomas KY Skywriter interesting figureson model ers purchasing power 25000 modelers burned quart fuel per week would 6250 gallons $10 per gallon $62500 spent weekly nice may figures available indicating modelers contri bution local national economies new club Indianapolis 500 RC Club hosting Pattern contest Indianapolis Raceway Park June 14-15 An excellent site $2500 cash awards will bring out Big Boys Leo Dickey 1028 N Illinois Street Indianapolis IN 46204 RCers near Craigville IN needing flying site contact AG Kunkel Lazy K Airport Craigyille IN 46731 Hobby shop flying field available Things March 23 Illinois Valley RC Club Mall Show Peru Mall March 30 Indoor Contest St Louis MO March 29-30 RC Sports Flyers Static Show Cross Country Mall Mattoon IL trophies Bill Basham 217 235-1 565 April 17-20 Palos Park Air Show Display Orland Park Mall Orland Park IL Palos RC PO Box 92 Orland Pk IL 60462 April 26-27 Southern Indiana Modelers Mint Julep Scale Meet Rough River State Park KY Sport Precision Scale January 19th Executive Council meet ing will find G Lee District VI representa tive simply cannot attend may best violated honor bound duty re vealing executive session activities may true yet cannot understand AMA should have secrets AMA engaged competitive business activities does formulate plans projects competi dive bidding firm belief AMA should totally responsive membership membership owes AMA nothing AMA owes membership thing As long sit Council plan inform what learn addition will speculate future happenings reasons some actions etc based understand ing events experiences thirty years modeling rather unfriendly terms have recent ly used describe Still will agree programs policies asked majority membership and/or clear ly benefit general membership Although above sounds negative positive action being think course AMA being turned towards action contemporary future problems Theres high ground ahead climb isnt too steep mountain climbers keep plugging things will get better Next monththe promised article No procrastination maybe Iowa C Mirlvan esota C Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Geoff Styles District VII Vice-President 6060 N Lydell Avenue Whitefish Bay WI 53217 Associate Vice-Presideits James Clark 444 Woodview Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 John C Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 Williaw Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tn St Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsett Dr Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lowbardy Lv. Crystal MN 55428 First let thank newsletter editors District VII clubs have started mail newsletters appreci ated will find useful activi ties Please keep coming January 19 1980 Executive Coun cil meeting will have held inOrlandoFL will first Council meeting will have able vote Some District VII members have touch per son also mail let have thoughts agenda items appeared Model vlation agenda Council meet ings always published purpose would delighted hear District VII people views want able have handle what District feels rather lust vote what want important items concerned show team accident Shea Stadium New York serious incident gave rise much comment District almost constructive can please use AVP channel comments keeps him ball game helps reduce cor respondence load Two enthusiasts Dis trict VII made RC Modeler magazine January issue Larry DAttillo arti cle published page 83 concerning engine propeller selection large models John Lusk Madison WI MARCS Club mentioned Ken Willards column sub mission some basic design information have many very talented modelers 80 Model Aviation district Unfortunately always easy find way share informa tion available newsletter exchange helps provided people contribute own club newsletters Got some photos month some courtesy Twin Cities folks HQ Note package containing origi nal manuscript Styles photos described somehow deilvered time issue column composed second copy manuscript unfortu nately duplicate photos available nice show last Thanksgiving Registry Hotel Bloomington MN annual event good weather side over 1500 people passed through exhibits Photo No 1 gives idea displays Terry Taylor AVP Dis trict VII plaid jacket talking John Krekelberg Twin Cities R/C Club Photo No 2 some Sig Kougars flown Blue Eagles Show Team other mod els background Photo No 3 Craig Flash Christensen Minnesota Soaring Society front club display Minneapolis Piston Poppers put CL fly ing demo parking lot Vikings Stadium right across hotel Other clubs taking part show men tioned exception Minneapolis Model Aero Club Photos provided Tony Saunderson Howard Evanson capable member plastic model club dis played 72 1/72nd Scale F4-C Phantoms Great publicity show bunch hard working modelers MARCS Madison WI sponsor ing Slope Soar Contest Lodi WI April 27 1980 flew site last year part fun fly great time Must best sites whole country400 feet straight up down depending look am sure will get small idea place photos No 4 No 5 times eight planes air Thermal activity great day flights close hour made Some pilots Pattern men some Pylon racers some average Glider guider everyone good time Landings hairy landing areas studded bushes rocks mak ing spot selection great care necessity Fliers hand Green Bay Fond du Lac Milwaukee Madison private site owned Mr Rasmussen MARCS very lucky have access am looking forward busy schedule month January 12th will see us Green Bay banquet contest planning meeting Usually clubs northeast ern Wisconsin Fox Valley meet plan year Members Madison Milwaukee also show up coordinate calendars year attended get gether last year found great amount friendship conviviality final comment please keep AVP informed what happening own club have interesting events sort would happy hear about report rest District must have fliers out Jan uary 1st celebrate New Year Lets have photo two intrepid souls Until next month good building good landings fortunate enough get out flying keep newsletters rolling mailman thinks am bootlegger am sure Arkansas siana Meeros homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII VicePresident 509 So Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Associate Vice-Feesidents Buzz Averill 9117 La Barranea NE Alburquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 william Hurley III 927 Commerce Fleasanton TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Barolesnille OK 74003 old saying cheer up things could worse cheered up sure enough things got worse Worse game means national strike Oil Chemical Atomic Workers though em ployees plant work members OCAW honoring picket line OCAW Thus about 350 super visory personnel like myself working seven 12-hour days week operate plant normally has over thousand employees means virtual stop activiites except eating sleeping working dont believe ask District VIII RC Contest Coordinator Bob Talley Bob also oil business same shape Im Bob advises contest tulorade as aska h Sakota h Dakura IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowski District IX VicePresident 105 Waldo Circle Bolleege Nt 68005 Associate VieePresidents Charles Branvon 2220 Mariposa Blvd. Casper wv 82601 Paul Kegel 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 Travis McGinnis 8027w 81st Circle Areada CO 80005 Jim OFteilly 4760 N Battin Wichita KS 67220 Jim Rickects 516S Cloadas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Two months ago reported Metro Denver Modeling Council spiritual ly financially supported FAI team practice Denver extra funds have since donated team fund next team can also avoid being short great source pride able report about kind enthusiasm sup port us can sure World Champion RC Aerobatic Teams effort helped demonstration support spirit AMA members Participating MDMC clubs included following Mile Hi RCers Miniature Aero Sportsters Arvada Association Modelers Jefco RCers Denver RC Eagles Reminders district display booth available number club patches sanctions still being handled chance have received yours yet have pa tience pleasetheyll becoming through AMA Executive Council met lando FL January 19 reason stated above yours truly attend ance However District VIII well repre sented person Johnny Clemens virtue legal councels opinion presented recently submitted written ballot items listed published agenda Thats think need certainly better no vote information have received far about meeting asof January 28 no final word Nats location Ohio still trying has problems Two sites District VIII also being considered sites has hosted Nats three times recent years stands ready another go now have heard about unfortunate accident Shea Stadium De cember 9 young man hit model later died injuries have facts Ill make no attempt relay anything However hopefully facts known will presented soon possible Safety tip month safety glasses minor investment keeping eye sight intact life Continued next page April 1980 81 District IX Report Con t Grand Island NE GI Modelers Asso ciation Continues send much apprecia ted letters along newsletter Thank Larry Shanks Grand Island Mod elers Association keeping us formed Z7 New Fields Wichihawks Wichita KS want remind have new site Control Line activities new paved circles will make annual rallies spring fall much inviting Spring Rally will May 3rd 4th thisyear Orbiting Eagles will open new field May 17th 18th triple contest AMA Sanction No 1 District IX Control Line fliers now have two new sites try out year Speaking new fields George Hunter put together perhaps best Got Get flying site article ever seen Georges Jefco Club Denver take pride AMA Headquarters plans uses article information Next time see George tell him thanks What has done will heir modelers forvearsto come few copies left want copy South Carolina Fun Fly Championship rules send stamped self-addressed envelope Richard Jackson VP SC District V Thanks Rich ard giving copy Frequencies District VPs being supplied copies FCCs Master Non-Government Frequency List first possible conflict models have noticed Topeks KS mainte nance department Department Transportation operates unit 7564 white green kind information can save lot heartache such large volume material reports am now looking frequency monitor observer coordinator review mate rial report possible conflicts moni tors findings will reported column AMA clubs areas have volunteers National Notes official minutes November Executive Council meeting synopsis January meeting should appear issue very next issue Model Aviation official presentation minutes will tell membership almost everything happened Almost Yes al Unfortunately seven Council members majority some abstentions have decided number reasons find agreeable official report membership need include made seconded mo tions voted Council meeting reference group has mea sure performance representative voting record emphatically Arizona lnrna , da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armoar Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Associate VmcePresidentn Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolre 1100 West Shaw Fresno CA 93711 Lonnie Kroeber 4298 Boulder Hwy. Las Vegas NV 89121 John Pond 4269 tyoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Bun 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beach CA 90908 Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter salt Lake City UT 94117 seems like just yesterday since wrote last months report time sure passes quickly youre having fun past month has fairly busy invited back Yucaipa Valley RC Flyers monthly meeting Prior meeting met club secretary Eloise Coats member John Wiley over excellent meal arranged long pleasant discussion aspects hobby hospitality shown club just cant surpassed Later meeting conducted club president Dave Johnson Jr met talked several club members mem ber junior name Danny Waltz grilled AMA business crafti ness trial lawyer kid real interest goings AMA club requested bring both movies Marve lous Miniatures Modelings Grand Illu sions Time permitting would view both turned Out keeping busi ness portion meeting short talk very short able see both club thoroughly enjoyed next function attended San Valeers monthly meeting progressive Free Flight club has around long time has lot famous fliers members Probably famous would Bob Hunter Gf Satellite City purveyors Hot what presents behalf during national meetings Half information now readily available certain can still write AMA Headquarters make arrangements purchase copy unedited minutes should nec essary possible same attitude will later spread recording voted against Council decision am urging write once district vice president AMA presi dent Headquarters let feelings issue known AMA member should want know has right know doing what have no way knowing peo ple read column no way knowing agree thoughts presented Perhaps time find out difficult thing generate letter writing campaign agree Coun cii needs completely open however have left Write VP today let us totally accountable completely open other Next month will include two-year re view promised last month list still District IX season flier program Stuff Bob no longer member meeting discovered way put shine fiberglass prop coat prop Hot Stuff rub metal polish will shine like new penny club has obtained new field Free Flight almost unheard boom construction days Southern Califor nia find did Its near Ontario Motor Speedway say its category two field showed club Modelingt Grand Illu sions big hit particularly enjoyed Peanut Scale portion met club president Lou DElia first time meeting real live wire keeps club moving brisk pace Ralph Prey went meeting show way Ralph needs no intro duction Free Flight clan Hes written articles trimming Free Flight models really knows stuff Two nights later went up Pasadena Center deliver AMA portable booth used during Bill Northrops International Modeler Show Also night would having tryouts Indoor electric powered contest held during show ran across long time Free Flighter Toshi Matsuda prior mentioned Lou DElia watching fun electric RC models blimps really something see understand models stayed aloft over hour half during show course blimps capable battery powered air plane next night saw headed south San Diego Orbiteers annual banquet Orbiteers held fancy restaurant north edge San Diego festivi ties presided over out going president Judy Painter awarded power high point year new president Guy Kirkwood Guy also won Orbiteer year award No small feat highly com petitive Free Flight club also presented John Oldenkamp scroll National Free Flight Society bestowed him 82 Model Aviation Nats developing P30 concept Since wasnt Nats yet received same Harry Steinmetz awarded NFFS honor promoting P-30 want mention unique centerpiece table small pylon done up checkerboard paint scheme two small cardboard models Goodyear racers going around held out fine wire wing tip highly detailed models looked real stand off Scale distance designer builder Bob Womack congratu lated thought effort went pieces showed new film Modelings Grand Illusions well re ceived club enjoyed next morning Saturday saw headed back up Pasadena rub shoulders crowd MS AMA booth manned Carl Maroney Betty Stream Bev Wisniewski handled AMA member ships problems two gals have among hardest working unpaid members AMA has hearty thanks both Bevs daughters Mindy Anne would spell times spent enjoyable day watching electric RC competition looking models display also lined up several club meetings attend arose 330 am next morning go 120 miles back San Diego time order make 700 am start Mission Bay Marathon went down attempt re-qualify Boston Mara thon move aimed cutting size field Boston Athletic Club increased qualifying standard three half hours three hours ten minutes Im gald report Ill Boston April surpassed standard have applied admission Boston Marathon As soon race over jumped back car hightailed home quick shower back Pasadena rest IMS goings must admit glad show closed packed up booth got home rest IMS show good turnout year Local television gave us good coverage Exposure sort sure helps hobby sent film Marvelous Minia tures Bob Kampmann show club Red Barons Sacramento club attended earlier projector died before could see film Hes going ship film Ken Ray mond Torrey Pine Gulls Soaring club will show banquet early February booth available use mall shows exhibitions Just let know want Want meeting Let know Ill fit As can see report Ive lots free time Oh cant make Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday week Ill Orlando Council meeting Tell about next month District X has four people have qualified represent USA 1980 Control Line World Championships Poland Theyve teams before highly qualified contacted asked thumbnail sketch back ground could work report four sent anything guess dont want publicity wont mention names THERMALS Alaska o ana os ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Cuber 1607 S non Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Rt 1 Box 48 Broadniew MT 59015 Ed MeColloagh 535E 81 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Rncio 26808 Donor Cr Kent WA 98031 Chock Thompson N 3813 Normandie Spokane WA 99205 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St. RedmondWA 98052 Joy Farmer Benton County R/C Club called recently gave formation years Exposition held 12th 13th April Benton County Fair Grounds Corvallis OR categories events will same last year Joy says expect have trophies first place special certificates second third event Prizes Fun Fly will merchandise should plenty go around Entries will accepted 12th between 10 am 2 pm can picked up 4 pm 13th Joy expects brochures out details time RAMS show havent seen already better see club secretary someone has Fun Fly will held Benton County R/C club field year number reasons will Control Line demon strations fairgrounds site first time Exposition expecting have Free Flight display area might bring favorite bird Benton County R/C Club Exposition has developed really fine show aimed modeler rather public has number advantages modeler have nice variety events categories certainly deserve tention plan hold district meeting EXPO hope see falls think have troubles department Al Critschell editor Red Apple Flyers newsletter club hails Wenatchee known Ap ple Capital World Anyway recent issue contained following comment Al members concerns flying field Things point time verge becoming precarious nutshell 20 acres adjacent us back up hill toward 4th SE upon rests mobile home about become sewage processing area could cause considerable number problems us few days land owner will receive official letter out lining particulars urging individual attend hearing condi tional use permit wish best District Xl scene winter Drizzle Circuit What five race cIr cuit Northwest Sport Races Control Line variety races start December completed April ral have al ready held Points accumulated race going toward year end trophies top three points winners plus fast heat Marsh race will Seattle Carkeek Park 9th atid will hosted SkyRaiders April race will Eugene airport 13th will hosted Propspinners races usually accompanied other events Infor mation available John Thompson Mike Hazel Mike 1319 Aspen St Eu gene OR 97401 John 1411 Bry ant Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 Seattle SkyRaiders being reorga nized rather have Allyn Johnson R Stevenson J Fuller have among prime movers others have helped out club has number fun events contests hosting Drizzle Circuit races get information club doings call Al Johnson Hobby House Hol man Road Good luck guys following program stolen Portland Barnstormers newsletter Steve Tischler editor Barnstormers Flight Proficiency Program course designed train new comer Sport RC Modeling can short period time capable going club field fly himself herself confidence success course consists eight levels first four designed take novice has never flown plane get him/her fly confidence levels must flown instructor remaining levels Intermediate Advanced fliers classification levels follows 0 1 2 3Trainee 4 5Intermedi ate 6 7Advanced 8Instructor Level 0 course person has never flown RC plane Tests following levels *Level 1A Demonstrate ability con trol plane level flight B **Demonstrate right hand turns maintaining altitude C **Demonstrate left hand turns main taining altitude *Level 2Demonstrate ROG land launch take off steady climb perform Level 1 Level 3Level 1 2 plus landing field undamaged condition complete solo flight Levels 1 2 3 apply gliders well power aircraft *Level 4Take off climb out three 90 degree right hand turns land first ap proach runway Level 5Level 4 plus 180 degree left right hand tight level turns Immelmann level inverted flight touch go Level 6Levels 4 5 plus square loop outside loop inside right flat eight level inverted flight 180 degree level turn inverted Level 7Levels 4 5 6 plus three con secutive horizontal rolls double lmmelmann Cuban eight well straight level verted flight includes 360 degree turn remaining level inverted Level 8All above plus successfully train student pilot through Level 4 above tests will performed club field away pit spectator area tests will administered club members qualified club instruc tors *70 flown presence quali fied instructor **Rectangle square pattern April 1980 83 FLIGHT Sheldon Ybanez Wins Third AMA CL Postal Contest Runners-up Chris Scott Jeft Cordle & Mark Pruett year Roanokes pride Sheldon Ybanez nosed out two-time winner Chris Scott take first place Academys 1979 FaIl Flying Fair CL models Flown September through November con testants 18 years age under rules allowed kind built-up model 35-foot lines Contestants started engines launched ROG flew 48 laps man datory pit stop refueling type contest against clock calls pre-flight planning practice Low times require fast pit stop well sleek airplane hot engine Ten year old Sheldon Vbanez fiew seven times working time down 2462 first flight 2101 sixth seventh attempt both engine mount part ed company rest plane 22nd lap want stress safety ur ging pit crew timers on-lookers stay safe distance during race Sheldons model same Mighty Might flew last year has 15 wingspan 13 fuse lage weighs 4 ounces sports butterfly tail prop Chops carbon/fiberglass 5 diameter x 45 pitch engine Kustom Kraftsmanship Cox 049 Black Widow Congratualtions Sheldon Chris Scott again flew record holding Little White Mouse could equal fantastic 2027 last year New postals Jeff Cordle third place winner six Jeffs flights made mandatory pit stop after 24th lap best flight both lowest time 24 laps 1009 shortest pit stop 15 seconds Jeff told us needed work pit stops flying kind race takes patience lots practice Fred Kocher Von Cloud conducted Shreveport LA contest Salvation Army Boys Clubs baseball field club has model airplane program about seven years started Shreveport Area Radio Kontrol Society boys call club Sky Hawks Henry Hawk club emblem Mark Pruetts model Black 1 Sheldon C Ybanez 2 Chris Scott 3 Jeff Cordle 4 Mark Pruett 5 Douglas Joseph 6 Jim Jones 7 Howard Banks 8 Warren Joseph 9 Randy Harris 10 Danny & Mike Enholm 11 Reggy Davis Kenny Kyle Roanoke VA Dayton OH Dayton OH Shreveport LA Shreveport LA Spokane WA Spokane WA Shreveport LA Spokane WA Spokane WA Shreveport LA Shreveport LA Widow powered wing single landing gear second year Orin Humphries advisor model club Libby Junior High School Spokane WA has sent times contest held especially conjunction Fall Flying Fair years contes tants completely different last years Jim Jones top man Congratulations entrants looking over results three contests think can safely say times under 3 minutes good under 230 excellent under 210 simply super 2101 2136 2179 311 338 35 45 4030 407 4505 6250 crash crash ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Open modelers 18 younger AMAs third Indoor contest Fly ever can flown size building National Indoor Model Airplane Society fudge factor used adjust times equi tably possible 35 feet height two events HL Glider HL Stick de signs eligible Contest Directors ut adding something extra youngsters efforts Let know can send times postal contest Send Ed Whitten SASE full set rules As caterpillar said other looked up saw butterfly hovering overhead Youll never get up things See next month Mighty Might Little White Mouse Loki 3/4 Goodyear wing wing Bad News Mouse wing Falcon Hunter 84 Model Aviation Io dflU IS WL LIIUI muuuia runt Sky Hawks emblem Henry Hawk ton OH JAN/FEB/MCH INDOOR POSTAL NOW IN FULL FLIGHT Shreveport fliers Front rowMark rruett Kenny Kyle Back rowReggy Davis Dennis Alexander
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/04
Page Numbers: 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84
Summary Jan 19 Executive Council Actions following principal items Council business transacted Winter AMA board directors meeting held lando FL 1 Addition Safety Code item concerning model air shows flying demon strations details fully need sepa rate spectators flying activities will explained separate AMA News report next month Model viotlon following fur ther Council review 2 AMA Budget 1980 preliminary budget approved subject updating Spring Council meeting based anti cipated increase membership over 74000 Note Council meeting over 50000 members already signed up 1980 3 Model Aviation Museum An offer free exhibit storage space Wings Wheels museum Orlando International Airport accepted initial fund budgeted display materials eq uipment Note AMAs Techinical Director Frank Eh ling has named curator AMA museum 4 1980 National Championships dead line February 5th set resolving whether Ohio Nats possible Council decide telephone confer ence call February 9th whether switch San Antonio TX Brooks Air Force Base Problems securing commitment Wil mington OH noted rapidly de veloping possibilities Texas site alternative 5 Free Memberships CDs New require ments approved Only free member ship AA meets two AAA five AAAA Class B meets free membership such meet fifty con testants registered meet otherwise free membership CD runs two such meets year regardless number contestants World Champion ships held USA same requirements National Championships free member ships CD work four days 6 Headquarters Relocation committee appointed chaired Mathews District V VP study current new proNew York Accident MODEL AIR SHOW CRASH BEING INVESTIGATED December 9th during halftime show Shea Stadium model aircraft went out control fatally injuring spectator temporarily hospitalizing second group called Electronic Eagles perform ing RC model aircraft model shape lawn mower flew spec tator seats Two men rushed hospi tal later died lawn mower pilot AMA mem ber other members group However group part AMA show team program cause accident still being investigated further informa tion available present Note initial news media reports told 30 40 pound lawn mower wasntthe weight closer 7 pounds Also reported metal wasntconstruc tion conventional balsa plastic film covering etc Reports also model looping maneuvering above crowd posals also possibility relocating Washington suburbs Note motion pur sue soon possible contract regarding previous offer Springfield OH approved Brown VPIll Foreman VPIV also appointed commit tee 7 Nomination Procedures 1980 Elec tion same procedures 1979 ap proved addition written letter acceptance nominee will re quired received nominating com mittee prior start meeting Note meeting normally scheduled Wednesday night during National Championships 8 Nats Winners FAI Teams ap proved FAI team selection program parti cipants should given opportunity comment before Council acts pro posal Note questionnaire will circulated 1979-80 participants prior next May 3rd Council meeting 9 RC Scale Standoff Team 1980 approved though voted prece dent setting action team would didntit merely circled inside playing field area stadium Ironically Electronic Eagles doing last show performing sports stadia ever since early 1978 per fect safety record before million people flown Shea Stadium times before both baseball foot ball games schedule very demanding though getting paid per forming making large profit expenses involved considerable So going fade out after show end 1979 football season get back normal life some plain old fun flying last show could retire show biz knowing pioneered highly successful PR effort behalf model aviation accident resulted something years PR effort largely unsuccess ful atgetting model aviation onto Sports pages major newspapers Obviously ever kind press opposite what sought went out over UPI newswire picked up local newspapers across country also TV Model aviation suddenly black eye will long time healing funded AMA same extent 1980 RC Precision Scale Team connection World Championships Canada Note Control Line portion cham pionship has cancelled due less five teams being made known Canada prior mid-January 10 Nats Trophies 1980 new design available approximately same cost 1979 Nats trophies approved action taken avoid major increase cost would have involved con tinuing same design recent years 11 Flying Site Committee Report Fol lowing submission written report chairman Foreman District IV VP agreed additional input Council members should submitted develop ment final recommendation Smith Dis trict XI VP approved replace Cain District VI VP resigned com mittee 12 Non-Continental Nets Mathews Dis trict V VP appointed chair commitCon tinued page 74 April 1980 71 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L L o 04-x I --0 Ou z 04I zw o COIL 0 Presidents OUTLQJK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 COUNCIL MEETING Id like start off months col umn making some general comments about January 19th Executive Coun cil meeting go specific areas relate well other events taking place during January next impossible condense some 12 hours discussion form Presidential statement events Also necessity omitting issues due technical legal aspects must consid ered Therefore Council issue concern national membership mentioned column because lack concern cause other aspects involved publication such information mention issue wide concern please look AMA News col umn written formal state ment facts As Council procedures general two items should noted 1 Our legal counsel has advised member Council pres ent meeting may send written vote long quorum out attendance 2 noted rather having long involved minutes Council member wishes add comments minutes should put monthly col umn Sooo ther ado will begin column adding comments AMA Headquarters relocation proposal HEADQUARTERS MOVE motion accept Springfield OH offer made failed vote eight six Except Council members echo positionof Head quarters personnel general agreement long-range ad vantage relocating Headquarters facility AMA would own objections further alternatives should investigated certainly understand burden responsibility Council members feel about such large financial commit ment behalf constituents Surely feel since has just come attention during short two year term decision length time would jumping gun can remember same feelings back several years AMA accountant recommended moving out District Columbia buying own property Incidentally land available time would have paid off time no longer available can also remem ber discussed buying air field Headquarters Nationals siteland also no longer availableand becoming more difficult find vacant land hold Nationals Since election year ago dis cussion Headquarters relocation has agenda item Council meeting information has pub lished nearly issue Model Aviation Out discussion proposal has offered us financial feasibility assistance ownership Springfield OH Besides fact proposal viable least foreseeable future devoted hours effects relocating AMA Headquarters personnel Over past 20 years have directly involved several such relocations am well aware fact proposals always clear-cut may seem After receiving statistics State Federal Government sources found due lower cost living Springfield area apprecia tion property DC vicinitythe effect personnel desiring relocate would substantial wage increase Further estimated 11 full time secretaries clerks would have replaced savings salaries would 43% secretarial 41% clerical total about $32865 total annual staff savings tak ing account personnel prob ably would relocate makes figure much higher Beyond staff salary advantage relocating offer assistance buying building Springfield has much talk about two other sues 1 low rental cost pres ent location 2 value being located seat Federal Govern ment First lease present home will up 1981 highly improbable low rent will continue Second know against law associations lobby virtually relationships Federal Government through legal counsel committees work Government agencies Therefore AMA does receive great benefit being District Columbia cost being adds argument move considers capital expenses equipment con tracts storage could go on fact remains Council divided opinion what constituents want other side debate comment members concerned benefits future want know What doing today Another comment own membership survey showed no interest moving later clarified member no such question asked survey obvious problem have enough input mem bers about feelings subject can say WANT YOUR QUES TIONS AND FEELINGS ON RELO CATING HEADQUARTERS e. should let district VP know feel because takes majority vote Executive Council pass motion relocation AMA SURVEY 24 days since tabulating first surveys received nearly surveys After tabulation re sults left membership priorities first nine items exactly same order Special Events such Trans-Am trade shows etc slipped 11th place Model Aviation Museum 13th Parts II III order percentages remained same 72 Modei Aviation MUSEUM As mentioned March column Model Aviation items AMA Headquarters Execu tive Council have putting consider able time effort rank very low survey Such issue Model Aviation Museum ranking 13th out 14 membership priorities Thus beginning discussing museums able point out Coun Executive Council meeting con vened Orlando FL members Council could look Wings Wheels Museum discuss possibility establishing model air plane exhibit within museum After looking museum talking management proposal free model airplane exhibition space favorably voted Council exhibition will similar Model Aviation Exhibit presently Smith sonian Nations Capitol additional benefits advertising AMA membership handouts Wings Wheels Museum use museum space should eliminate least temporarily need estab lishing own facility NATIONALS1980 Regretfuily still no firm site date 1980 Nationals reported Council meeting Flying Tigers Airline establish base Wilmington OH would until after summer negotiations still going get AMA Nationals sum mer mind Council vot ed hold off other site negotiations couple weeks Several alternate sites have pro posed Charles Parrish pulled together proposal Nationals site Brooks Field San Antonio TX week Flying back form International Modeler Show Pasadena CA able stop San Antonio review proposed sites Base Command er Colonel Walls proposed Indoor site Helicopter Free Flight Soaring sites located short distance Brooks seem have excellent possibilities Nationals Beyond site possibilities great potential assistance local modelers San Antonio groups seem very enthusiastic INDOOR RC years first Indoor Radio Control event held part Interna tional Modeler Show Pasadena progress field since first event last year has phenomenal existing endurance records nearly tripled event has developed point becoming neces sary classify electric types stand ard class includes planes powered ni cad batteries readily available Modelers now exotic silver cell lithium batteries Tony Nacarato made record flight 1 hour 28 minutes 30 seconds using boost-glide system Flying fig ure eight course between tops show booths bottom 30foot truss network Tony used elec tric motor make climbing turns turned motor off glide through crossover point HALL OF FAME show Pasadena also gave opportunity present Council AMM Past AMA Presidents Hall Fame Award Bill Wisniewski What made such special occa sion fact have known Bill since 14-year-old just starting modeling career have present made some outstanding dem onstrations model engine devel opment setting speed records has dedicated years development model aviation have members family seldom has opportunity honor per son feels close fortunate honored four other Hall Fame members presentationJohnnie Brodbeck Carl Goldberg Walt Schroder Ken Willard April 1980 73 SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiIl AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Vernon Wallace Tuscon AZ mailed mc letter saying re ceived regular AMA magazine two munths Before could reply him Kip Smythe answered case Miss Andrea Peterson works full time AMA Headquarters handling such complaints getting YOUR magazine write Miss Andrea Peterson AMA Kip Smythe dont want miss anything may very popular Secre tary/Treasurer read resume last Florida Council meeting told important AMA Nats officials either find some way clean up fiscal shortages Nats lately should give some thought drop ping fragmenting lost $26000 last year Nebraska NOT anybodys fault through mis management critical gasoline shortage fact nobody showed up--simply enough custom ers Yet am elected watch dues money Can ask personal ques tion What would tto Secretary/Treasurer [or informa tion almost unanimous consen sus find some way continue Nats After have going since 1923 may surprised learn 28765 AMA contcstants attended 1291 sanctioned meets last year large small figure about 40% total membership rolls course members attended meet still significant number Truly AMA fliers contest-oriented month want continue saga important NSRCA special interest group Mr Jim Vanderbeck president organi/ation RU Pattern fliers board directors includes representatives trom eight dis tricts US Controlled Aerobatics Bruce shown holding first place little airplane won Conley Flyers meet Atlanta other day picture taken 1979 Nats NSRCA fliers showing just some busy activity Bob Drolen Frank Purpura tuning up winning flights long time Betty Stream Suzi Stream mother Stream Baby Stream edited NSRCA official newsletter K-Factor year Dick Carpenter will takeover editor Good luck Iick its lot hard work t join NSRCA send ten bucks Sally Brown 8534 Ituddleston Drive Cincinnati 01] 45236 See next month Jan 19 Exec Council Summary Continued paqe 71 tee study feasibility Nats type meets outside continental US such loca tions Alaska Puerto Rico Hawaii 13 Sig Cub No 2 AMA Model deci sion Junior Committee proposal tabled pending next Council meeting following trial during Council mem 74 Model Aviation ilke liuntersyalle AL belong the and vow winnrngest club US last year can whip anybody country dares show up district L R Craig Buchanan Syd Austin Jerry Clifton Roscoe Pearson Bruce Underwood Lamar Gilbert Come think folks Ive got couple buddies live up Ohio claim pretty good Pattern Im going write tell stay away Guntersville group wont get little feelings hurtl snap shows four itnportant Pat tern fliers Commonwealth Puer Rico Left right good friend Joseph Micalizi AMA Associate VP Bill Mathews Livia Bermude club secreatry Jane Broun Jim Broun good Pattern fliers TX getting ready fly tier KU Pattern ship 1979 Nats lifeof dont see people dont tend Nats - move r wood District Three Representative NSRCA National Society Radio bers will build otherwise become familiar model 14 Indoor Committee Conference Call approved Indoor Team Selection Committee could make such call using AMA funds following submission agen da other details call management 15 Life Insurance Mail Solicitation authorized Wohiers Co Chicago could make such mailing Spring pro vided stationery did appear AMAs no AMA endorsement implied noted program exclusiveother companies could make similar mailings authorized 16 Safety Committee proposal establishment such committee accepted due lack specifics ap proved ask detailed proposal particular regard purpose au thority 17 Magazine Publication Minutes approved delete names Council member proposers seconders minimize tendency members use ac tions means promoting themselves print official minutes however would continue record persons involved 18 Executive Insurance agreed obtain quotes such coverage pur pose compensating AMA extra costs involved finding replacement event death disablement top sala ried officer AMA 19 First Class Mailings approved annual renewal/ballot mailing AMA members outside continental USA via first class instead bulk avoid late delivery voting problems 20 Council Member Succession list agreed Council member would sub mit name recommendation successor Council consider event incapacitation Note AMA laws provide Council decide should fulfill unexpired term Council member office 21 RC Frequency Coordinator VP requested name someone district RC Frequency Coordinator receive regu AMA Headquarters names locations non-modeler md ustrial commer cial etc licensees 72 MHz band might produce RC interference situations coordinator would advise AMAers frequencies given locality might prob lems agreed VP could coordinator existing officers someone currently officer 22 Time Place Next Meeting Wash ington DC May 34 should noted summary official subject approval official meeting minutes wi/I pub llshed after Council approves next meeting summary however tended give earlier notice basics what decided meeting avoid excessive delay until official minutes finalized should also noted items voted onsome did volve basic policy making directed President following general discussion Minutes Executive Council Meeting--November 9-10 1979 Howard Johnsons Motor Lodge Arling ton VA following attendance President Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Secre tary/Treasurer Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice President District Clifton Piper Atkin son NH VP-Il John Grigg Lockport NY Dave Brown Cincinnati OH proxy VP-Ill Don Lowe VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechan icsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Horrace Cain Buffalo Grove IL AVP-VII Geoffrey Styles Whitefish Bay WI proxy VP-VII Ken Morris VP-VIII John Embry Sulphur LA VP-IX Vince Mankow ski Bellevue NE VP-X Jim Scarborough Redondo Beach CA VP-XI Homer Smith Seattle WA Also attending Al Novotnik General Manager Model Airplane News magazine Jon Raines National Association Rocket ry Ron McNally Control Line Contest Board Chairman Present AMA Headquarters executive staff Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madison FA I/Contest Boards Administrator Carl Wheeley Publisher Model viation maga zine Frank Ehling Technical Director regular meeting AMA Execu tive Council brought order 903 am President chaired meeting Note Districts Ill VII repre sented proxies did have voting privileges maximum number votes 12 9 Vice Presidents President Secretary/ Treasurer Executive Director Before regular agenda taken up three items briefly discussed dis posed follows MOVED J Grigg II seconded J Embry VIII pay round trip airline travel motel expenses two repre sentatives 1980 Wilmington Nats site make presentation November 10 session Council meeting motion passed 10 2 against V IX Note precedent setting ac tion Further such requests will examined separately merit MOVED V Mankowski IX seconded J Grigg II Headquarters have AMA legal counsel investigate possibility write-in vote VP motion made assembly eventuality VP unable physically attend meeting some other alternative whereby vote may cast regardless absence VP motion passed unanimously I MUSEUM REPORT recent trip Orlando FL Wings Wheels muse um operation President Ex ecutive Director produced very favorable impression reported Witt Witt Worth described explained existing museum project elaborating AMA could come part Executive Director remarked optimistic thefinancial aspect several money-producing strategies available Both recommended Coun cil visit Wings Wheels Museum concept warrants consideration further study As extension previous discussion Frank Ehling museum curator AMA asked give views acquisition housing museum articles Ehling explained researching subject Smith sonian Institution DC developed procedures AMA could should estimation now start seeking possession historical items stock AMA museum Ehlings solution housing items interim obtaining permanent loca tion put articles out loan much other museums dowith AMA Headquar ters being central administrative dis tribution point MOVED H Smith Xl seconded V Mankowski IX AMAs legal counsel asked investigate proper documents legal steps liability needs establishing AMA museum motion passed unanimously II MODEL VIA TION MAGAZINE Carl Wheeley Model viation publisher distribu ted estimated preliminary 1980 financial statement Council consideration indica ting magazine would lose money 1980 unless some action taken Wheeley concluded following recommenda tions increase advertising b remove cur rent ceiling number pages c improve rather produce magazine lesser quality Questions discussion followed Wheel eys presentation terminating follow ing motion MOVED McNeill S/T seconded H Smith Xl Council remove restrictions Model viation pertaining number pages amount advertising motion passed 7 5 against II VI VIII Pres Ill GUEST PRESENTATIONS A Relocation AMA Headquarters Ohio President Witt introduced Mr Martin Levine Springfield Ohio Chamber Commerce gave presentation merits advantages relocating Head quarters Springfield presentation included description details archi tects rendering possible building land available construct building cost factors such construction legal inflation real estate interest loan utilities explained money needed such endeavor could burrowed Industrial Revenue Bond Issue tax free approximately 9% interest/25 years total soft hard costs given $49000 per year question answer period followed Mr Levines prospectus other show interest no decisive Council action taken time B FCC Petition Status President Witt introduced Mr jack Smith AMAs legal representative Federal Communi cations Commission Mr Smith law offices Jeremiah Courtney-AMAs legal counsel Mr Smith reported AMAs past pres ent future plans actions expectations obtaining frequencies relief interference problems turning-of-the-wheels FCC explained great detail including thorough explanation process April 1980 75 11/9-10/79 Council Minutes Cant rules changed Mr Smith advised FCC has Petition asking frequencies 13 months has just recently showed positive interest calling meeting concerned parties FCC has requested data support 72MHz frequencies will supplied AMA before end 1979 Following Mr Smith said expected FCC will issue Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM Subsequently after several steps procedure taken likely year two can expect have RC frequencies Meanwhile Mr Smith cautioned counter-productive active impatience such exerting pressure FCC whatever formincluding letter cam paign Permissible however submitted AMA time basis would agreed set technical standards including corporating model industry recommenda tions Mr Smith cited vital need pre sent coordinated effort AMA spokesman concerned As closing remarks Mr Smith suggested copies FCC computer listing identifies industrial 72MHz users available people could asked change some frequencies probably would comply instances approached one-on-one Council expressed much interest concept directed Head quarters secure computer listing Vice President IV SECRETARY/TREASURER REPORT Secretary/Treasurer J McNeill gave re port following topics A Donations S/T asked explain Toledo Weak Signals RC Clubs sizeable donations shown separate item Financial Statement published Model viatian Comptroller Gisele Jackson advised Council donations broken down various funds therefore recog nizable coming particular donor conclusion S/T suggested henceforth donations should reported such financial statement further donations $500 should separately identified independent financial report same issue Model Aviation financial report appears B Bonding S/T recommended Firemans Fund American Insurance Co contacted raise amount bonding AMA employees Worth Jackson Executive Director advised SIT suggestion already attended would accomplished shortly Worth further reported time ED proposal updated loan travel policy gone Vice Presidents review mail ballot produced tie vote new version will submitted Council near future C Auditing S/T stressing due suspicion improprieties strictly good business practice recommended AMA Headquarters hire another firm has usual 1980 audit MOVED B Mathews V seconded C Foreman IV year 1980 AMA hire another auditing firm motion passed 9 1 against VIII 2 abstained XI ED D Gerber Film Prolects S/T referred written report/review subject film making Mr Gerber report accepted Council conclusion discussion Presi dent directed Executive Director pre pare document contract rights whereby AMA may acquire original films made Gerber event Mr Gerbers termina tion also proper paperwork drawn up gives AMA title its equipment Mr Gerbers possession V REPORT ON REBEL RALLY PROTEST PROBLEM President Witt advised sent letter reprimand caused disturbance Rebel Rally meet explained matter resolved because Gathwright broth ers caused problem have reinstated club members Witt reported club members themselves wirtten appreciation handling matter Two items resulted discussion a need exists establish policy hand ling disciplinary problems b Ron McNal ly CLCB Chairman should advised outcome thanked writing ex tended efforts researching Gathwright controversy VI REPORT ON CONTEST BOARD PRO CEDURES item resolved mail ballot prior Council meeting ques tion Vote Criteria Initial voting stage rules change process approved voting criteria low ered 2/3 simple majority tie considered passing VII RC RULE PATTERN CLASSIFICA TION SYSTEM Executive Director response Joe Friend RCCB Chairman asked Council direction concerning aspect rules change proposal RC-804A & B deals pattern point accumu lation record keeping Headquarters Worth explained Contest Boards have jurisdiction over items would involve Headquarters administrationthe Council must decide such matters noted particularly proposal would require special effort group competitors contrary normal proce dure Also would produce situation other classes competitors could de mand similar services thus raise total workload considerably pres ent MOVED C Foreman IV seconded V Mankowski IX rules change pro posal RC-80-4B dealing pattern point accumulation record keeping Headquar ters rejected motion passed 10 voted rejection 2 voted against rejection VIII VI VIII REPORT ON NATIONALS & FREE FLIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FI NANCES A FF World Championships Worth ex plained background several items Preliminary Financial Report noting operation made modest profit due largely financial controls instituted HQ personnel upon arrival event B Nats Worth noted severe loss direct result enough contestants high cost officials housing despite fact expenses general re duced over previous years Nats Council authorized transfer $10000 General Funds Nats Income sum previously earmarked such transfer eventuality Nats ex penses would exceed income IX INSURANCE ESCROW ACCOUNT MOVED B Mathews V seconded C Piper $10000 budgeted escrow account cover deductible por tion AMAs liability insurance coverage necessary motion passed unanimously X ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP CLASSES FOR INDUSTRY & PROFESSIONALS MOVED J Grigg II seconded C Foreman IV Headquarters shall investi gate Markel Services cost feasi bility insurance coverage professional class fliers manufacturers categories motion passed 10 2 abstained CX ED XI INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR NON MEMBER GUESTS MOVED V Mankowski IX seconded C Piper increased benefit AMA Charter Clubs AMA charter club officers may grant guest membership under following conditions fee will $5 gives temporary membership period 30 days membership status offered time basis will effective 30 days postmark date money supporting data HQ $5 fee will credited payment AMA dues guest applies membership 60 days motion passed amended bA 10 2 abstained XI S/T AMENDED seconded guest mem bership status cannot applied sanctioned events amendment passed 9 2 against VI XI 1 abstained VIII session Council meeting adjourned 6 pm following morning November 10 adjourned meeting reconvened 904 am Secretary Treasurer absence President chaired until 1020am XII FILM PROJECT REVIEW Mr Jay Ger ber given floor explain film projects ask guidance Council regards type film should produce subsequent completed scale film Spe cifically Mr Gerber advised lot excellent Lincoln Nats footage could stand alone segments incorporated specialty films RC CL Mr Gerber further indicated previously Council directed top film prioritythe Lin coIn Natsneeded re-evaluation light footage currently available development Discussion followed terminating action rescinds previous Council approved film priorities Jan 79 Council meeting MOVED H Smith Xl seconded J Grigg II next calendar year number film priority will PR films approximately 15 minutes duration aimed flying site acquisition motion passed unanimously agreed Flying Site Film should highlight responsible persons maintain control models numer ous crashes should depicted voted upon agreed general consent succeeding films will 1 CL Nats 2 RC Nats Note President Witt arrived resumed chairing meeting XIII 1980 NATS SITEOHIO COMMITTEE PRESENTATION President Witt introduced Dick Nutting Chuck Shade Ohioboth representing Western Ohio RC Society 76 Model Aviation Mr Nutting aided Mr Shade spoke length detail proposal new Nats concept petitioning Council opportunity execute plans 1980 Nats Wilmington Ohio President Witt moved accept offer motion voted upon due Point Order objection C Foreman noted such decisions usually based upon Nats Executive Committee recommen dations proposed new Nats concept further discussed resulting following motion MOVED E Witt Pres seconded V Mankowski IX Council authorize WORKS Club proceed developing 1980 Nats Wilminton Ohiothe final cam mittment subject Council approval follow ing review recommendations Nats Executive Committee motion passed unanimously XIV 1980 INDOOR WORLD CHAMPION SHIPS Executive Director reported preliminary development WC opera tion Ray Harlan Chairman Indoor Team Selection Committee satisfactory recommended Council approve event planned june 20-24 Northwood Institute West Baden Indiana H Smith Xl advised Council some effort expended obtaining Seattle King Dome WC site idea abandoned favor West Baden due unstable air encountered test flying MOVED B Mathews V seconded H Smith XI accept 1980 Indoor World Championships proposal motion passed unanimously XV 1982 CONTROL LINE WORLD CHAM PIONSHIPS MOVED J Worth ED seconded V Mankowski IX submit 1982 CL world championship proposal Chicago modelers ClAM FAI aeromodeling committee tentative offer motion passed unanimously XVI 1980 SPACE MODELS CHAMPION SHIPS Worth advised Council AMA automatically involved Rocketry world championships because AMA National Aero Club NAC country responsible FAI Thus Rocketry WC organizers must address FAI through AMA noted AMA has nor will have financial commitment world championships AMA protected liability modeling activity MOVED C Foreman IV seconded C Piper Council sanction Space World Championships sponsored organized National Association Rocketry motion passed unanimously XVII REQUEST FOR 1980 AAAA CON TROL LIiE SANCTION MOVED V Mankowski IX seconded H Smith Xl award 1980 Control Line AAAA sanctioned contest rating Winston-Salem North Carolina meet applied motion passed unanimously XVIII REINSTATEMENT OF CATEGORY OUTDOOR ORNITHOPTER RECORDS item dealing member wished AMA record reinstated referred Free Flight Contest Board general con sensus XIX WORLD EVENT SANCTION CLAR IFICATION recounted Califor nia club advertised 2-meter soaring meet World Championship Headquarters advised parties involved AMA sanctioning could granted using such nomenclature such advertising premature governing body international activities FAI has sole authori ty authorize world championship event Worth advised however sanction issued terminology applied World Cup Worth asked Council guidance con cerning further action MOVED V Mankowski IX seconded C Foreman IV Executive Coun cil go rocord recognizing world championship 2-meter soaring meet principals directed future clear through Headquarters prior release advertising depicting world class event motion passed 10 2 against VI Pres XX CLARIFICATION OF ALLOWABLE EXPENSES FOR FAI TEAM PRACTICE Executive Director advised Council both instances team practice funding policy applied additional costs other what Council previously approved requested Worth asked Council review policy give determination future application MOVED J Grigg II seconded J Embry VIII existing FAI world championships team practice funding policy cairified include round trip travel practice city two nights lodging minimum expense AMA motion passed amended 1 8A 11 1 against VIII AMENDMENT H Cain VI seconded J Scarborough X exception motion 18 would subject Executive Council review decision amendment passed 11 1 against V XXI NMPRA RESPONSE TO COUNCIL RE SAFETY RULES Council discussed several responses approaches issue safety RC Pylon events noted NMPRA authored set safety criteria Formula Quarter Midget recommending officially adopted included AMA Rule Book MOVED J Worth ED seconded J Embry VIII Executive Council recommend RC Contest Board enac ting Safety/Emergency proposal necessary NMPRA safety recommendations pertains Formula Quarter Midget adopted included next Rule Book motion passed 8 3 against V VI IX 1 abstained Pres MOVED H Smith Xl seconded J Embry VIII recommend RCCB page 48 section 41 RC Sport Pylon Racing 1978/79 AMA Rule Book second last line words Quarter Mid get inserted after Formula-I last line word recommended re placed required motion passed 8 3 against II V VI 1 abstained Pres President directed under authority NMPRA recommendations adopted subject RCCB ratification NMPRA safety rules should pub lished next issue Model Aviation immediate effectivity XXII AMA PUBLIC RELATIONS POSTER J Scarborough X reported mem ber district created large poster idea utilized hobby shops purpose displaying local club information Executive Director remarked approved budget still has $3000 promo tion AMA hobby shops poster idea could incorporated package developed project President directed consideration given poster proposition ex penditures remain within current bud get XXIII FLYING SITE President Witt ap pointed committee make recommenda tions Council regarding flying site aid proposals committee appointed follows ChairmanC Foreman C Piper H Cain Minutes November 9-10 1979 Ex ecutive Council Meeting concluded next month Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode islard nunt DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President l4ihIand Avenue Atkiesnn NH t3tl 1 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NJ 03060 Raymond Giboulean 39 High St Old Town Mt 04468 George Parker 7 Paul Dr LeeMA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Dr Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kittery ME 03904 Reappointment AVPs writing still havent heard form few AVPs Con test Board members reaffirm willing ness continue offices Next issue will have update new appointments necessary will New England Champs again 1980 according Bob Brodeur Nashua just phoned say probably Fitchburg will site 3rd 4th weekend August will New England District meeting EXPO according recent meeting South Shore RC people Continued next page April 1980 77 Effective communication two-way Street AMAs non-paid volunteer offi cers doing utmost make AMA kind organization mem bers wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-presidentj area Complete communications link write duced rubber-powered model kits advertised Model Airplane News 1929 time came scene 1947 dad machine tool company several employees Stunt fliers famous Harold Red Reinhart Red won Plymouth Internationals back 1954 Another modeler lot fluence Larry Scarinzi Stunt Super Satan Combat Fox engine fame Later influences came likesofGeorge Aldrich Bill Werewage Lew McFarland Bob Gialdini Gene Schafer Jim Kostecky Bob Gieseke Ther person owe flying ability however Bill Simons Bill took profile ioop crash days becoming competition Stunt flier started development Genesis series stunters winter 1972 first two 35-size airplanes 560 squares ship won 1978 World Championships much larger version 720 squares between ships de velopment involved seven other versions various engines prop combinations World airplane used OS Max 40 FSR custom three-bladed prop Although am now Associate Editor Flying Models magazine until re cently own company dealt hob items company Control Speciali ties Corp mostly well-known foam wing work father has taken over production accessory line still cut foam wing two side following list contest achieve ments Eastern States Championship Cham pion 1974 1975 1976 1977 did fly 1978 1979 1975 King Orange Champion 1976 National Champion 1976 holder Jim Walker Cup presented Grand Na tional Stunt Champion third place 1977 Stunt FAI Team Trials World Champion 1978 also five straight top 10 finishes AMA Nationals way personal info am 32 500 Watts years old married Marianne have two children Robert David 2t/2 Brian James 11 months am member Garden State Circle Burners club New Jersey Charlie Limber earliest attempt Control Line Speed circa 1972 Profile Proto accidental due fact local federation model clubs pushed event age categories first few years punctu ated small disasters after awhile got going about fast anyone Delaware Valley During period Tom Kerr fellow club member Philadelphia Sky Pirates interested brother Lee FAI Power Free Flight outdone felt try FAI Speed Sibling rivalry 1973 met Bob Hemenway Clif Norman Bob really got started first FAI plane built designed Clif took few years get competitive FAI event what learning about Rossi engines making fiberglass parts learning fly properly meeting Doc Jackson etc etc After medium orgy winter 1975 designed all-fiberglass enclosed pipe assymetrical plane still fly turned out fast stable practically unserviceable ship Prior 1977 Nats FAI Team Trials good fortune latch onto Chuck Schuette perennial FAI Speed team member California infor Power 8 Watts 500 Watts 8 Watts 68 Watts 10 Watts 300 Watts 100 Watts District ReportCant home John Jean Smith will probably happen June 1st Executive Council meeting Orlando FL January 19th two days before writing Significant news will covered elsewhere issue am happy about museum started Orlando will release pertinent news about Shea Stadium incident issue Insurance liability some disagreement type release last months issue did pre clude much being said other column good friend John Grigg quite expertly covered episode missed Horrace Cain meeting sent Glenn Lee repre sentative John Embry sent old fire-horse John Clemens meeting John did duty saw Speaking duty following recent recap newly released frequencies New England should made public new service legal people Washington provides periodically will dis tributed VPs designated frequency co ordinator district will publish received will phone key areas necessary should further releases come about Transmitter LocI FrequencyLicensee 7564MHzCranston RI RI State Police Greenville RI RI State Police Black Plain RI RI State Police Holyoke MA MA State Police 7554MHzWilbraham MA NE Rescue Squad Sanford ME Auclair Transport Manchester NH Auclair Transport 7314 MHz Lancaster NH NH State Police New Jersey Ynk II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grigg District II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive tnckpnrt NY 14094 Associate Vim-Presidents Pete Bianchini 260S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 John Byrne 36-29 213th Sn Bayside NY 11361 Frank Drench 9 Willow Ave Pincanaway NJ 06854 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Tows River NJ 06753 Adam Santter 50 Ravdi Rd Apt A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Tom Silver RD 3 Bye 412 Messena NY 13662 Hank Sminh2 LorraiveAveAnburvNY 13021 months report will honor two districts top Control Line fliers Bob Hunt Charlie Lieber both qualified 1980 FAI team both hail New Jersey Bob defending World Champ Stunt let him tell story Bob Hunt have flying competi tion Stunt 15 years having brought up perfect modeling environment have flying life father James Hunt started modeling around 1918 1927 started company promation provided considerably upgraded competence FAI Speed event 1977 Team Trials started out falling up yes up steps motel Riverside breaking both models After repairs test flew best model control line broke What horror Anyway got back up ship going fast enough team place World Champs 1978 dis appointing sense Americans though taken hostage capable much better times winning team championship Woodoule Carl Dodge took time off team racing help get time did Certainly American team qualifying times 1980 Championships Poland indicate will strong threat can get act together am look ing forward representing US once again sampling excellent Polish bloat thin rylvania Virgivia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown Distritt III Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45236 Associate Vice-Presidents Joe Eiben 36960 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Fraveis Flaharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnat St Philadelphia PA 19107 As column being written am pre paring leave attend first council meeting full fledged member voting privileges have feeling will spend considerable amount time discuss ing recent tragic accident Shea Stadi um feel compelled inform facts matter saying during half time show being flown Electronic Eagles show team flying lawn mower model crashed crowd seriously injuring two spectators few days later spec tators died hospital other injured spectator released form hospital recovering much can said timesee elsewhere AMA News section some other details another slightly pleasant less bad news subject have re port spite fact reported earlier Nats Wilmington OH 99% sure 1% chance has arisen now very questionable due contract negotiations going between people control airfield major air freight company its use consolida tion point meantime other possible sites Midwest being explored includ ing Chanute Air Force Base Illinois Rickenbacker Airfield Columbus OH area Lake Charles apparently available else fails people would rather see midwest Nats possible club district needs use new Scale film Marvelous Miniatures club meeting whatever should have copies time read Unlike District II counterpart dont like parking belly Ill sign off GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED 78 Model Aviation Delaware rict Columbia land h Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 617 Pehite Drive Mechaoicsville VA 23111 Associate VicePresidenta Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottunille VA 22901 V Dill Helms 2000 Tynola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Snotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DR 19809 John Preston 7012 Elnira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 District IV members have asked question Yes model aircraft accident Shea Stadium New York man has died result happened during half-time show being put Electronic Eagles Greater New York RC Association donrt have details time AMA Council will filled January Council meeting know very sorry has happened Despite safety precautions take can did happen have insurance preach safety much AMA has excellent safety record indi vidual flier have kept up record Still happens receive lot bad pub licity good things AMA has done seem get overlooked People start talk ing about stopping show team program allowing show teams have AMA sanctions insurance coverage Just stop think what would happen stopped automobile racing other sport just because accident death involved during race game wouldnt long before would no sports participate Dont get wrongI am very sorry happened lets make rash decisions before know facts Lets look what happened learn time year would good time club go over its flying field safety rules update modify Make sure club member understands practices safety As safe we perfect never will harder try fewer accidents will have interested parties could participate Trans-Am Race sure read two-part article Bob Doris Rich wrote January February sues Model Aviation Its very interesting article Riches have done great job writing still think should again Speaking magazine articles hope quarter scale fans did miss Al Novotniks article Model Airplane News about QSAA Fun Fly Las Vegas super arti cle very good photos well worth reading Feb 80 issue would like take opportunity thank District IV club newsletter editors hard work thank sending read enjoy italso keepsme up-to-date whats happening District IV Penal Institution Model Program February issue Model Aviation page 76 excellent article penal institution program suggest District IV club president read article will give idea what could done local area about finding flying sites developing model building program federal state penal institutions program will work local clubsfollow up AMA has laid ground work rest up Maybe nothing area contact local law enforcement officers find out sure could lead county state supported fly ing site Whats Happening District IV MAX-FAX DC Maxecutors Newsletter came interesting article German WW II Dornier 335A-0 aircraft Seems innovative aircraft weighed 20000 lbs wingspan length slightly over 44 two DaimlerBenz603E-1 engines developing total 3600 hp takeoff top speed 475 mph rear engine alone could propel craft 350 mph first German aircraft configured tri cycle landing gear ejection seat long fuselage low aspect ratio wing clean lines make visible candidate scale enthusiastics looking twin engine project Alabama o gia issippr to Rico South tarolira essee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham Al 35219 205 879-5550 Associate Vice-Presidents John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thorolee St Charleston Hgts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr NashoilleTN 37205 Joseph Micalizni SR 00866 Boo 1532 Falardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman P0 Box 1643 Eglin AFB FL 32542 Harry Sheram P0 Boo 4506 Birmingham AL 35206 Tom Thacker 2390C Lawrencenille Hwy Decatur GA 30033 Central Florida its site AMA Model Airplane Muse um exact location Wings Wheels Museum Orlando Wings Wheels located Orlando International Air port within minutesof Disney World Sea World other vacation attrac tions AMA Executive Council toured impressive facilities Wings Wheels day before Council meeting evening District V Central Florida meet ing Wings Wheels arranged week advance limited publicity Over 200 modelers several clubs far away St Petersburg met Executive Council watched Johnny Clemens get award NAA saw Modelings Grand Illusions Gossamer Condor Fly toured museum dont believe entirely coinci dence day after terrific show support local modelers Wings Wheels offered AMA choice area thats different inherent two engine in-the-wing thrust-line problems interested investigating project get hold Dom Smithsonian Air Space Library Possibly hell send listing what material have file air craft Prince Georges R/C Club Quickie 500 Area Meeting Report Jim Isham stated PGRC will have three races year April 27th CDd Joe Solko July 20th CDd Roger Binger September 14th CDd Fred Melton CCRCs races will run June 8th October 5th CBRC will run race August 24th new rules developed area meeting will apply Propellers will stock props will same brand name size Any aircraft involved mid-air will BLACK flagged other planes continue flying Triangle Prop Spinners New control line club Raleigh-Cary Triangle area new club just starting information contact Bob Nicks 1211 Brookgreen Dr Cary NC 27511 Bob have requested AMA send club charter informa tion other things have requested Welcome AMA District IV Kent County Aeromodelers Inc received new newsletter month Kent County Aeromodelersits called Mosqui Bite club located Dover DE Thanks newsletter fellows keep coming Wings Wheels Museum no cost AMA AMA course will have bear cost installing maintaining its own exhibits District V have privilege opportunity serve host AMA Model Airplane Museum will working closely Frank Ehiing AMA Museum Curator both will need considerable help Orlando Central Florida area local museum support will also need volunteers everywhere help lo cate worthy items should included museum help plan design exhibits help restore models engines etc Vol unteers encouraged send Frank names special interest talents can used conjunction museum would also like input special interest groups Although Executive Council voted $10000 initial museum costs voluntary contributions would certainly help speed museum its way insure have quality exhibits wont settle anything less incidental costs associated establishing muse um Storage work space must set up space available no cost must made usable treasured items need crated shipped present storage sites across country display cases must built bought plan propose some special ways rec ognizing individuals clubs special terest groups hobby shops manufacturers etc contribute financial support museum No need wait formal plan however need money now Send contri butions tax deductible to AMA Headquarters Please state contribu tion museum give us name Continued next page April 1980 79 SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT District V Report Cont address gift can recognized lot work some additional finan cial help bit luck could have Grand Opening AMA Model Air plane Museum conjunction Tan gerine Meet January 1 981 may have keeping up various discussions about re-locating AMA Headquarters January Executive Council meeting appointed chairman committee study proposals develop ideas etc Chuck Foreman Dave Brown also committee have suggestions opinions about AMA Headquarters location please let other two members committee know soon possible AMA Nats treasured institution model airplane builders what about AMA members cant conveniently go Nats because ex treme distance Joseph Micalizzi example couldnt get last years Nats orga nized Puerto Rico Nats have similar Nats Hawaii Alaska Jim Scarborough Homer Smith committee study situation wel come ideas What think about fellow would make trip Florida carry own seafood District VP Cliff Piper did just January New Hampshire didnt know what expect Sunshine State also thought orange trees behind hotel fakes because oranges marked S unkist South Carolina well represented AMA Executive Council meeting Sally Jackson five year old daughter AVP Rich ard Jackson After listening few minutes model airplane talk readily gave proxy daddy left mother visit Disney World made lot sense did Executive Council IIIvos C Indiana ucky nusi VI DISTRICT REPORT Ilorrace Cain District VI VicePresident 525 Weidner Road Butfalo Grose IL 60090 Associate Vice-Presidents chuck Delano 4631 N Milchner Indianapolis IN 46226 Richard Gerling III 3611 Oreenfield Rd Guincy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 401 S Birch Plattsburg MO 64477 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme Rd university City MO 63132 Jim Sears P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Bob Underwood 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 Weather cares about WX Will mild winter bring white July 4th dont need bad summer Too much activity being planned what needed two weekends week Six days flying rest devil working sounds okay fuel manufacturers make money vultures will have share Thermals long skinny-winged birds colors Sailplanes definitely fast-growing seg ment RC District VI things everywhere Monroe y Rs. rIIeE Lulti peted New Years Day tne trophy held won Jack Fike center standing competition included Tom Osborne Bob Wat son Kneeling L-R Ron Kelly Arkie Ander son Hal Esser club can contacted through T Osborne 3312 Tilson Place Bloomington IN 47401 Southern Indiana Louisville KY area has new Sailplane group KISSKY-IN Soar ing Society Dan Childers 1317 Scenic Drive Clarksville IN 47130 SOAR Greater Chicago operates several fields has very active Soar ing program Contact Dan Pruss Soaring Edi tor MA Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 AVP Helen Olsen advises can compete District Fun-Fly using Sailplanes competition Power fliers say Great Are Sailplane fliers feel ing frisky Palos Park RC Club Chicago area forming Air Show Team replacing annual Pattern meet two-day Scale Air Show June 14-15 Show features awards static display evening din ner Ray Fuller 312 599-2555 Palos RC Club PO Box 92 Orland Park IL 60462 Syntronic Aero Club Ft Thomas KY Skywriter interesting figureson model ers purchasing power 25000 modelers burned quart fuel per week would 6250 gallons $10 per gallon $62500 spent weekly nice may figures available indicating modelers contri bution local national economies new club Indianapolis 500 RC Club hosting Pattern contest Indianapolis Raceway Park June 14-15 An excellent site $2500 cash awards will bring out Big Boys Leo Dickey 1028 N Illinois Street Indianapolis IN 46204 RCers near Craigville IN needing flying site contact AG Kunkel Lazy K Airport Craigyille IN 46731 Hobby shop flying field available Things March 23 Illinois Valley RC Club Mall Show Peru Mall March 30 Indoor Contest St Louis MO March 29-30 RC Sports Flyers Static Show Cross Country Mall Mattoon IL trophies Bill Basham 217 235-1 565 April 17-20 Palos Park Air Show Display Orland Park Mall Orland Park IL Palos RC PO Box 92 Orland Pk IL 60462 April 26-27 Southern Indiana Modelers Mint Julep Scale Meet Rough River State Park KY Sport Precision Scale January 19th Executive Council meet ing will find G Lee District VI representa tive simply cannot attend may best violated honor bound duty re vealing executive session activities may true yet cannot understand AMA should have secrets AMA engaged competitive business activities does formulate plans projects competi dive bidding firm belief AMA should totally responsive membership membership owes AMA nothing AMA owes membership thing As long sit Council plan inform what learn addition will speculate future happenings reasons some actions etc based understand ing events experiences thirty years modeling rather unfriendly terms have recent ly used describe Still will agree programs policies asked majority membership and/or clear ly benefit general membership Although above sounds negative positive action being think course AMA being turned towards action contemporary future problems Theres high ground ahead climb isnt too steep mountain climbers keep plugging things will get better Next monththe promised article No procrastination maybe Iowa C Mirlvan esota C Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Geoff Styles District VII Vice-President 6060 N Lydell Avenue Whitefish Bay WI 53217 Associate Vice-Presideits James Clark 444 Woodview Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 John C Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 Williaw Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tn St Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsett Dr Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lowbardy Lv. Crystal MN 55428 First let thank newsletter editors District VII clubs have started mail newsletters appreci ated will find useful activi ties Please keep coming January 19 1980 Executive Coun cil meeting will have held inOrlandoFL will first Council meeting will have able vote Some District VII members have touch per son also mail let have thoughts agenda items appeared Model vlation agenda Council meet ings always published purpose would delighted hear District VII people views want able have handle what District feels rather lust vote what want important items concerned show team accident Shea Stadium New York serious incident gave rise much comment District almost constructive can please use AVP channel comments keeps him ball game helps reduce cor respondence load Two enthusiasts Dis trict VII made RC Modeler magazine January issue Larry DAttillo arti cle published page 83 concerning engine propeller selection large models John Lusk Madison WI MARCS Club mentioned Ken Willards column sub mission some basic design information have many very talented modelers 80 Model Aviation district Unfortunately always easy find way share informa tion available newsletter exchange helps provided people contribute own club newsletters Got some photos month some courtesy Twin Cities folks HQ Note package containing origi nal manuscript Styles photos described somehow deilvered time issue column composed second copy manuscript unfortu nately duplicate photos available nice show last Thanksgiving Registry Hotel Bloomington MN annual event good weather side over 1500 people passed through exhibits Photo No 1 gives idea displays Terry Taylor AVP Dis trict VII plaid jacket talking John Krekelberg Twin Cities R/C Club Photo No 2 some Sig Kougars flown Blue Eagles Show Team other mod els background Photo No 3 Craig Flash Christensen Minnesota Soaring Society front club display Minneapolis Piston Poppers put CL fly ing demo parking lot Vikings Stadium right across hotel Other clubs taking part show men tioned exception Minneapolis Model Aero Club Photos provided Tony Saunderson Howard Evanson capable member plastic model club dis played 72 1/72nd Scale F4-C Phantoms Great publicity show bunch hard working modelers MARCS Madison WI sponsor ing Slope Soar Contest Lodi WI April 27 1980 flew site last year part fun fly great time Must best sites whole country400 feet straight up down depending look am sure will get small idea place photos No 4 No 5 times eight planes air Thermal activity great day flights close hour made Some pilots Pattern men some Pylon racers some average Glider guider everyone good time Landings hairy landing areas studded bushes rocks mak ing spot selection great care necessity Fliers hand Green Bay Fond du Lac Milwaukee Madison private site owned Mr Rasmussen MARCS very lucky have access am looking forward busy schedule month January 12th will see us Green Bay banquet contest planning meeting Usually clubs northeast ern Wisconsin Fox Valley meet plan year Members Madison Milwaukee also show up coordinate calendars year attended get gether last year found great amount friendship conviviality final comment please keep AVP informed what happening own club have interesting events sort would happy hear about report rest District must have fliers out Jan uary 1st celebrate New Year Lets have photo two intrepid souls Until next month good building good landings fortunate enough get out flying keep newsletters rolling mailman thinks am bootlegger am sure Arkansas siana Meeros homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII VicePresident 509 So Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Associate Vice-Feesidents Buzz Averill 9117 La Barranea NE Alburquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 william Hurley III 927 Commerce Fleasanton TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Barolesnille OK 74003 old saying cheer up things could worse cheered up sure enough things got worse Worse game means national strike Oil Chemical Atomic Workers though em ployees plant work members OCAW honoring picket line OCAW Thus about 350 super visory personnel like myself working seven 12-hour days week operate plant normally has over thousand employees means virtual stop activiites except eating sleeping working dont believe ask District VIII RC Contest Coordinator Bob Talley Bob also oil business same shape Im Bob advises contest tulorade as aska h Sakota h Dakura IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowski District IX VicePresident 105 Waldo Circle Bolleege Nt 68005 Associate VieePresidents Charles Branvon 2220 Mariposa Blvd. Casper wv 82601 Paul Kegel 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 Travis McGinnis 8027w 81st Circle Areada CO 80005 Jim OFteilly 4760 N Battin Wichita KS 67220 Jim Rickects 516S Cloadas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Two months ago reported Metro Denver Modeling Council spiritual ly financially supported FAI team practice Denver extra funds have since donated team fund next team can also avoid being short great source pride able report about kind enthusiasm sup port us can sure World Champion RC Aerobatic Teams effort helped demonstration support spirit AMA members Participating MDMC clubs included following Mile Hi RCers Miniature Aero Sportsters Arvada Association Modelers Jefco RCers Denver RC Eagles Reminders district display booth available number club patches sanctions still being handled chance have received yours yet have pa tience pleasetheyll becoming through AMA Executive Council met lando FL January 19 reason stated above yours truly attend ance However District VIII well repre sented person Johnny Clemens virtue legal councels opinion presented recently submitted written ballot items listed published agenda Thats think need certainly better no vote information have received far about meeting asof January 28 no final word Nats location Ohio still trying has problems Two sites District VIII also being considered sites has hosted Nats three times recent years stands ready another go now have heard about unfortunate accident Shea Stadium De cember 9 young man hit model later died injuries have facts Ill make no attempt relay anything However hopefully facts known will presented soon possible Safety tip month safety glasses minor investment keeping eye sight intact life Continued next page April 1980 81 District IX Report Con t Grand Island NE GI Modelers Asso ciation Continues send much apprecia ted letters along newsletter Thank Larry Shanks Grand Island Mod elers Association keeping us formed Z7 New Fields Wichihawks Wichita KS want remind have new site Control Line activities new paved circles will make annual rallies spring fall much inviting Spring Rally will May 3rd 4th thisyear Orbiting Eagles will open new field May 17th 18th triple contest AMA Sanction No 1 District IX Control Line fliers now have two new sites try out year Speaking new fields George Hunter put together perhaps best Got Get flying site article ever seen Georges Jefco Club Denver take pride AMA Headquarters plans uses article information Next time see George tell him thanks What has done will heir modelers forvearsto come few copies left want copy South Carolina Fun Fly Championship rules send stamped self-addressed envelope Richard Jackson VP SC District V Thanks Rich ard giving copy Frequencies District VPs being supplied copies FCCs Master Non-Government Frequency List first possible conflict models have noticed Topeks KS mainte nance department Department Transportation operates unit 7564 white green kind information can save lot heartache such large volume material reports am now looking frequency monitor observer coordinator review mate rial report possible conflicts moni tors findings will reported column AMA clubs areas have volunteers National Notes official minutes November Executive Council meeting synopsis January meeting should appear issue very next issue Model Aviation official presentation minutes will tell membership almost everything happened Almost Yes al Unfortunately seven Council members majority some abstentions have decided number reasons find agreeable official report membership need include made seconded mo tions voted Council meeting reference group has mea sure performance representative voting record emphatically Arizona lnrna , da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armoar Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Associate VmcePresidentn Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolre 1100 West Shaw Fresno CA 93711 Lonnie Kroeber 4298 Boulder Hwy. Las Vegas NV 89121 John Pond 4269 tyoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Bun 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beach CA 90908 Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter salt Lake City UT 94117 seems like just yesterday since wrote last months report time sure passes quickly youre having fun past month has fairly busy invited back Yucaipa Valley RC Flyers monthly meeting Prior meeting met club secretary Eloise Coats member John Wiley over excellent meal arranged long pleasant discussion aspects hobby hospitality shown club just cant surpassed Later meeting conducted club president Dave Johnson Jr met talked several club members mem ber junior name Danny Waltz grilled AMA business crafti ness trial lawyer kid real interest goings AMA club requested bring both movies Marve lous Miniatures Modelings Grand Illu sions Time permitting would view both turned Out keeping busi ness portion meeting short talk very short able see both club thoroughly enjoyed next function attended San Valeers monthly meeting progressive Free Flight club has around long time has lot famous fliers members Probably famous would Bob Hunter Gf Satellite City purveyors Hot what presents behalf during national meetings Half information now readily available certain can still write AMA Headquarters make arrangements purchase copy unedited minutes should nec essary possible same attitude will later spread recording voted against Council decision am urging write once district vice president AMA presi dent Headquarters let feelings issue known AMA member should want know has right know doing what have no way knowing peo ple read column no way knowing agree thoughts presented Perhaps time find out difficult thing generate letter writing campaign agree Coun cii needs completely open however have left Write VP today let us totally accountable completely open other Next month will include two-year re view promised last month list still District IX season flier program Stuff Bob no longer member meeting discovered way put shine fiberglass prop coat prop Hot Stuff rub metal polish will shine like new penny club has obtained new field Free Flight almost unheard boom construction days Southern Califor nia find did Its near Ontario Motor Speedway say its category two field showed club Modelingt Grand Illu sions big hit particularly enjoyed Peanut Scale portion met club president Lou DElia first time meeting real live wire keeps club moving brisk pace Ralph Prey went meeting show way Ralph needs no intro duction Free Flight clan Hes written articles trimming Free Flight models really knows stuff Two nights later went up Pasadena Center deliver AMA portable booth used during Bill Northrops International Modeler Show Also night would having tryouts Indoor electric powered contest held during show ran across long time Free Flighter Toshi Matsuda prior mentioned Lou DElia watching fun electric RC models blimps really something see understand models stayed aloft over hour half during show course blimps capable battery powered air plane next night saw headed south San Diego Orbiteers annual banquet Orbiteers held fancy restaurant north edge San Diego festivi ties presided over out going president Judy Painter awarded power high point year new president Guy Kirkwood Guy also won Orbiteer year award No small feat highly com petitive Free Flight club also presented John Oldenkamp scroll National Free Flight Society bestowed him 82 Model Aviation Nats developing P30 concept Since wasnt Nats yet received same Harry Steinmetz awarded NFFS honor promoting P-30 want mention unique centerpiece table small pylon done up checkerboard paint scheme two small cardboard models Goodyear racers going around held out fine wire wing tip highly detailed models looked real stand off Scale distance designer builder Bob Womack congratu lated thought effort went pieces showed new film Modelings Grand Illusions well re ceived club enjoyed next morning Saturday saw headed back up Pasadena rub shoulders crowd MS AMA booth manned Carl Maroney Betty Stream Bev Wisniewski handled AMA member ships problems two gals have among hardest working unpaid members AMA has hearty thanks both Bevs daughters Mindy Anne would spell times spent enjoyable day watching electric RC competition looking models display also lined up several club meetings attend arose 330 am next morning go 120 miles back San Diego time order make 700 am start Mission Bay Marathon went down attempt re-qualify Boston Mara thon move aimed cutting size field Boston Athletic Club increased qualifying standard three half hours three hours ten minutes Im gald report Ill Boston April surpassed standard have applied admission Boston Marathon As soon race over jumped back car hightailed home quick shower back Pasadena rest IMS goings must admit glad show closed packed up booth got home rest IMS show good turnout year Local television gave us good coverage Exposure sort sure helps hobby sent film Marvelous Minia tures Bob Kampmann show club Red Barons Sacramento club attended earlier projector died before could see film Hes going ship film Ken Ray mond Torrey Pine Gulls Soaring club will show banquet early February booth available use mall shows exhibitions Just let know want Want meeting Let know Ill fit As can see report Ive lots free time Oh cant make Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday week Ill Orlando Council meeting Tell about next month District X has four people have qualified represent USA 1980 Control Line World Championships Poland Theyve teams before highly qualified contacted asked thumbnail sketch back ground could work report four sent anything guess dont want publicity wont mention names THERMALS Alaska o ana os ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Cuber 1607 S non Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Rt 1 Box 48 Broadniew MT 59015 Ed MeColloagh 535E 81 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Rncio 26808 Donor Cr Kent WA 98031 Chock Thompson N 3813 Normandie Spokane WA 99205 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St. RedmondWA 98052 Joy Farmer Benton County R/C Club called recently gave formation years Exposition held 12th 13th April Benton County Fair Grounds Corvallis OR categories events will same last year Joy says expect have trophies first place special certificates second third event Prizes Fun Fly will merchandise should plenty go around Entries will accepted 12th between 10 am 2 pm can picked up 4 pm 13th Joy expects brochures out details time RAMS show havent seen already better see club secretary someone has Fun Fly will held Benton County R/C club field year number reasons will Control Line demon strations fairgrounds site first time Exposition expecting have Free Flight display area might bring favorite bird Benton County R/C Club Exposition has developed really fine show aimed modeler rather public has number advantages modeler have nice variety events categories certainly deserve tention plan hold district meeting EXPO hope see falls think have troubles department Al Critschell editor Red Apple Flyers newsletter club hails Wenatchee known Ap ple Capital World Anyway recent issue contained following comment Al members concerns flying field Things point time verge becoming precarious nutshell 20 acres adjacent us back up hill toward 4th SE upon rests mobile home about become sewage processing area could cause considerable number problems us few days land owner will receive official letter out lining particulars urging individual attend hearing condi tional use permit wish best District Xl scene winter Drizzle Circuit What five race cIr cuit Northwest Sport Races Control Line variety races start December completed April ral have al ready held Points accumulated race going toward year end trophies top three points winners plus fast heat Marsh race will Seattle Carkeek Park 9th atid will hosted SkyRaiders April race will Eugene airport 13th will hosted Propspinners races usually accompanied other events Infor mation available John Thompson Mike Hazel Mike 1319 Aspen St Eu gene OR 97401 John 1411 Bry ant Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 Seattle SkyRaiders being reorga nized rather have Allyn Johnson R Stevenson J Fuller have among prime movers others have helped out club has number fun events contests hosting Drizzle Circuit races get information club doings call Al Johnson Hobby House Hol man Road Good luck guys following program stolen Portland Barnstormers newsletter Steve Tischler editor Barnstormers Flight Proficiency Program course designed train new comer Sport RC Modeling can short period time capable going club field fly himself herself confidence success course consists eight levels first four designed take novice has never flown plane get him/her fly confidence levels must flown instructor remaining levels Intermediate Advanced fliers classification levels follows 0 1 2 3Trainee 4 5Intermedi ate 6 7Advanced 8Instructor Level 0 course person has never flown RC plane Tests following levels *Level 1A Demonstrate ability con trol plane level flight B **Demonstrate right hand turns maintaining altitude C **Demonstrate left hand turns main taining altitude *Level 2Demonstrate ROG land launch take off steady climb perform Level 1 Level 3Level 1 2 plus landing field undamaged condition complete solo flight Levels 1 2 3 apply gliders well power aircraft *Level 4Take off climb out three 90 degree right hand turns land first ap proach runway Level 5Level 4 plus 180 degree left right hand tight level turns Immelmann level inverted flight touch go Level 6Levels 4 5 plus square loop outside loop inside right flat eight level inverted flight 180 degree level turn inverted Level 7Levels 4 5 6 plus three con secutive horizontal rolls double lmmelmann Cuban eight well straight level verted flight includes 360 degree turn remaining level inverted Level 8All above plus successfully train student pilot through Level 4 above tests will performed club field away pit spectator area tests will administered club members qualified club instruc tors *70 flown presence quali fied instructor **Rectangle square pattern April 1980 83 FLIGHT Sheldon Ybanez Wins Third AMA CL Postal Contest Runners-up Chris Scott Jeft Cordle & Mark Pruett year Roanokes pride Sheldon Ybanez nosed out two-time winner Chris Scott take first place Academys 1979 FaIl Flying Fair CL models Flown September through November con testants 18 years age under rules allowed kind built-up model 35-foot lines Contestants started engines launched ROG flew 48 laps man datory pit stop refueling type contest against clock calls pre-flight planning practice Low times require fast pit stop well sleek airplane hot engine Ten year old Sheldon Vbanez fiew seven times working time down 2462 first flight 2101 sixth seventh attempt both engine mount part ed company rest plane 22nd lap want stress safety ur ging pit crew timers on-lookers stay safe distance during race Sheldons model same Mighty Might flew last year has 15 wingspan 13 fuse lage weighs 4 ounces sports butterfly tail prop Chops carbon/fiberglass 5 diameter x 45 pitch engine Kustom Kraftsmanship Cox 049 Black Widow Congratualtions Sheldon Chris Scott again flew record holding Little White Mouse could equal fantastic 2027 last year New postals Jeff Cordle third place winner six Jeffs flights made mandatory pit stop after 24th lap best flight both lowest time 24 laps 1009 shortest pit stop 15 seconds Jeff told us needed work pit stops flying kind race takes patience lots practice Fred Kocher Von Cloud conducted Shreveport LA contest Salvation Army Boys Clubs baseball field club has model airplane program about seven years started Shreveport Area Radio Kontrol Society boys call club Sky Hawks Henry Hawk club emblem Mark Pruetts model Black 1 Sheldon C Ybanez 2 Chris Scott 3 Jeff Cordle 4 Mark Pruett 5 Douglas Joseph 6 Jim Jones 7 Howard Banks 8 Warren Joseph 9 Randy Harris 10 Danny & Mike Enholm 11 Reggy Davis Kenny Kyle Roanoke VA Dayton OH Dayton OH Shreveport LA Shreveport LA Spokane WA Spokane WA Shreveport LA Spokane WA Spokane WA Shreveport LA Shreveport LA Widow powered wing single landing gear second year Orin Humphries advisor model club Libby Junior High School Spokane WA has sent times contest held especially conjunction Fall Flying Fair years contes tants completely different last years Jim Jones top man Congratulations entrants looking over results three contests think can safely say times under 3 minutes good under 230 excellent under 210 simply super 2101 2136 2179 311 338 35 45 4030 407 4505 6250 crash crash ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Open modelers 18 younger AMAs third Indoor contest Fly ever can flown size building National Indoor Model Airplane Society fudge factor used adjust times equi tably possible 35 feet height two events HL Glider HL Stick de signs eligible Contest Directors ut adding something extra youngsters efforts Let know can send times postal contest Send Ed Whitten SASE full set rules As caterpillar said other looked up saw butterfly hovering overhead Youll never get up things See next month Mighty Might Little White Mouse Loki 3/4 Goodyear wing wing Bad News Mouse wing Falcon Hunter 84 Model Aviation Io dflU IS WL LIIUI muuuia runt Sky Hawks emblem Henry Hawk ton OH JAN/FEB/MCH INDOOR POSTAL NOW IN FULL FLIGHT Shreveport fliers Front rowMark rruett Kenny Kyle Back rowReggy Davis Dennis Alexander
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/04
Page Numbers: 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84
Summary Jan 19 Executive Council Actions following principal items Council business transacted Winter AMA board directors meeting held lando FL 1 Addition Safety Code item concerning model air shows flying demon strations details fully need sepa rate spectators flying activities will explained separate AMA News report next month Model viotlon following fur ther Council review 2 AMA Budget 1980 preliminary budget approved subject updating Spring Council meeting based anti cipated increase membership over 74000 Note Council meeting over 50000 members already signed up 1980 3 Model Aviation Museum An offer free exhibit storage space Wings Wheels museum Orlando International Airport accepted initial fund budgeted display materials eq uipment Note AMAs Techinical Director Frank Eh ling has named curator AMA museum 4 1980 National Championships dead line February 5th set resolving whether Ohio Nats possible Council decide telephone confer ence call February 9th whether switch San Antonio TX Brooks Air Force Base Problems securing commitment Wil mington OH noted rapidly de veloping possibilities Texas site alternative 5 Free Memberships CDs New require ments approved Only free member ship AA meets two AAA five AAAA Class B meets free membership such meet fifty con testants registered meet otherwise free membership CD runs two such meets year regardless number contestants World Champion ships held USA same requirements National Championships free member ships CD work four days 6 Headquarters Relocation committee appointed chaired Mathews District V VP study current new proNew York Accident MODEL AIR SHOW CRASH BEING INVESTIGATED December 9th during halftime show Shea Stadium model aircraft went out control fatally injuring spectator temporarily hospitalizing second group called Electronic Eagles perform ing RC model aircraft model shape lawn mower flew spec tator seats Two men rushed hospi tal later died lawn mower pilot AMA mem ber other members group However group part AMA show team program cause accident still being investigated further informa tion available present Note initial news media reports told 30 40 pound lawn mower wasntthe weight closer 7 pounds Also reported metal wasntconstruc tion conventional balsa plastic film covering etc Reports also model looping maneuvering above crowd posals also possibility relocating Washington suburbs Note motion pur sue soon possible contract regarding previous offer Springfield OH approved Brown VPIll Foreman VPIV also appointed commit tee 7 Nomination Procedures 1980 Elec tion same procedures 1979 ap proved addition written letter acceptance nominee will re quired received nominating com mittee prior start meeting Note meeting normally scheduled Wednesday night during National Championships 8 Nats Winners FAI Teams ap proved FAI team selection program parti cipants should given opportunity comment before Council acts pro posal Note questionnaire will circulated 1979-80 participants prior next May 3rd Council meeting 9 RC Scale Standoff Team 1980 approved though voted prece dent setting action team would didntit merely circled inside playing field area stadium Ironically Electronic Eagles doing last show performing sports stadia ever since early 1978 per fect safety record before million people flown Shea Stadium times before both baseball foot ball games schedule very demanding though getting paid per forming making large profit expenses involved considerable So going fade out after show end 1979 football season get back normal life some plain old fun flying last show could retire show biz knowing pioneered highly successful PR effort behalf model aviation accident resulted something years PR effort largely unsuccess ful atgetting model aviation onto Sports pages major newspapers Obviously ever kind press opposite what sought went out over UPI newswire picked up local newspapers across country also TV Model aviation suddenly black eye will long time healing funded AMA same extent 1980 RC Precision Scale Team connection World Championships Canada Note Control Line portion cham pionship has cancelled due less five teams being made known Canada prior mid-January 10 Nats Trophies 1980 new design available approximately same cost 1979 Nats trophies approved action taken avoid major increase cost would have involved con tinuing same design recent years 11 Flying Site Committee Report Fol lowing submission written report chairman Foreman District IV VP agreed additional input Council members should submitted develop ment final recommendation Smith Dis trict XI VP approved replace Cain District VI VP resigned com mittee 12 Non-Continental Nets Mathews Dis trict V VP appointed chair commitCon tinued page 74 April 1980 71 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L L o 04-x I --0 Ou z 04I zw o COIL 0 Presidents OUTLQJK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 COUNCIL MEETING Id like start off months col umn making some general comments about January 19th Executive Coun cil meeting go specific areas relate well other events taking place during January next impossible condense some 12 hours discussion form Presidential statement events Also necessity omitting issues due technical legal aspects must consid ered Therefore Council issue concern national membership mentioned column because lack concern cause other aspects involved publication such information mention issue wide concern please look AMA News col umn written formal state ment facts As Council procedures general two items should noted 1 Our legal counsel has advised member Council pres ent meeting may send written vote long quorum out attendance 2 noted rather having long involved minutes Council member wishes add comments minutes should put monthly col umn Sooo ther ado will begin column adding comments AMA Headquarters relocation proposal HEADQUARTERS MOVE motion accept Springfield OH offer made failed vote eight six Except Council members echo positionof Head quarters personnel general agreement long-range ad vantage relocating Headquarters facility AMA would own objections further alternatives should investigated certainly understand burden responsibility Council members feel about such large financial commit ment behalf constituents Surely feel since has just come attention during short two year term decision length time would jumping gun can remember same feelings back several years AMA accountant recommended moving out District Columbia buying own property Incidentally land available time would have paid off time no longer available can also remem ber discussed buying air field Headquarters Nationals siteland also no longer availableand becoming more difficult find vacant land hold Nationals Since election year ago dis cussion Headquarters relocation has agenda item Council meeting information has pub lished nearly issue Model Aviation Out discussion proposal has offered us financial feasibility assistance ownership Springfield OH Besides fact proposal viable least foreseeable future devoted hours effects relocating AMA Headquarters personnel Over past 20 years have directly involved several such relocations am well aware fact proposals always clear-cut may seem After receiving statistics State Federal Government sources found due lower cost living Springfield area apprecia tion property DC vicinitythe effect personnel desiring relocate would substantial wage increase Further estimated 11 full time secretaries clerks would have replaced savings salaries would 43% secretarial 41% clerical total about $32865 total annual staff savings tak ing account personnel prob ably would relocate makes figure much higher Beyond staff salary advantage relocating offer assistance buying building Springfield has much talk about two other sues 1 low rental cost pres ent location 2 value being located seat Federal Govern ment First lease present home will up 1981 highly improbable low rent will continue Second know against law associations lobby virtually relationships Federal Government through legal counsel committees work Government agencies Therefore AMA does receive great benefit being District Columbia cost being adds argument move considers capital expenses equipment con tracts storage could go on fact remains Council divided opinion what constituents want other side debate comment members concerned benefits future want know What doing today Another comment own membership survey showed no interest moving later clarified member no such question asked survey obvious problem have enough input mem bers about feelings subject can say WANT YOUR QUES TIONS AND FEELINGS ON RELO CATING HEADQUARTERS e. should let district VP know feel because takes majority vote Executive Council pass motion relocation AMA SURVEY 24 days since tabulating first surveys received nearly surveys After tabulation re sults left membership priorities first nine items exactly same order Special Events such Trans-Am trade shows etc slipped 11th place Model Aviation Museum 13th Parts II III order percentages remained same 72 Modei Aviation MUSEUM As mentioned March column Model Aviation items AMA Headquarters Execu tive Council have putting consider able time effort rank very low survey Such issue Model Aviation Museum ranking 13th out 14 membership priorities Thus beginning discussing museums able point out Coun Executive Council meeting con vened Orlando FL members Council could look Wings Wheels Museum discuss possibility establishing model air plane exhibit within museum After looking museum talking management proposal free model airplane exhibition space favorably voted Council exhibition will similar Model Aviation Exhibit presently Smith sonian Nations Capitol additional benefits advertising AMA membership handouts Wings Wheels Museum use museum space should eliminate least temporarily need estab lishing own facility NATIONALS1980 Regretfuily still no firm site date 1980 Nationals reported Council meeting Flying Tigers Airline establish base Wilmington OH would until after summer negotiations still going get AMA Nationals sum mer mind Council vot ed hold off other site negotiations couple weeks Several alternate sites have pro posed Charles Parrish pulled together proposal Nationals site Brooks Field San Antonio TX week Flying back form International Modeler Show Pasadena CA able stop San Antonio review proposed sites Base Command er Colonel Walls proposed Indoor site Helicopter Free Flight Soaring sites located short distance Brooks seem have excellent possibilities Nationals Beyond site possibilities great potential assistance local modelers San Antonio groups seem very enthusiastic INDOOR RC years first Indoor Radio Control event held part Interna tional Modeler Show Pasadena progress field since first event last year has phenomenal existing endurance records nearly tripled event has developed point becoming neces sary classify electric types stand ard class includes planes powered ni cad batteries readily available Modelers now exotic silver cell lithium batteries Tony Nacarato made record flight 1 hour 28 minutes 30 seconds using boost-glide system Flying fig ure eight course between tops show booths bottom 30foot truss network Tony used elec tric motor make climbing turns turned motor off glide through crossover point HALL OF FAME show Pasadena also gave opportunity present Council AMM Past AMA Presidents Hall Fame Award Bill Wisniewski What made such special occa sion fact have known Bill since 14-year-old just starting modeling career have present made some outstanding dem onstrations model engine devel opment setting speed records has dedicated years development model aviation have members family seldom has opportunity honor per son feels close fortunate honored four other Hall Fame members presentationJohnnie Brodbeck Carl Goldberg Walt Schroder Ken Willard April 1980 73 SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiIl AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Vernon Wallace Tuscon AZ mailed mc letter saying re ceived regular AMA magazine two munths Before could reply him Kip Smythe answered case Miss Andrea Peterson works full time AMA Headquarters handling such complaints getting YOUR magazine write Miss Andrea Peterson AMA Kip Smythe dont want miss anything may very popular Secre tary/Treasurer read resume last Florida Council meeting told important AMA Nats officials either find some way clean up fiscal shortages Nats lately should give some thought drop ping fragmenting lost $26000 last year Nebraska NOT anybodys fault through mis management critical gasoline shortage fact nobody showed up--simply enough custom ers Yet am elected watch dues money Can ask personal ques tion What would tto Secretary/Treasurer [or informa tion almost unanimous consen sus find some way continue Nats After have going since 1923 may surprised learn 28765 AMA contcstants attended 1291 sanctioned meets last year large small figure about 40% total membership rolls course members attended meet still significant number Truly AMA fliers contest-oriented month want continue saga important NSRCA special interest group Mr Jim Vanderbeck president organi/ation RU Pattern fliers board directors includes representatives trom eight dis tricts US Controlled Aerobatics Bruce shown holding first place little airplane won Conley Flyers meet Atlanta other day picture taken 1979 Nats NSRCA fliers showing just some busy activity Bob Drolen Frank Purpura tuning up winning flights long time Betty Stream Suzi Stream mother Stream Baby Stream edited NSRCA official newsletter K-Factor year Dick Carpenter will takeover editor Good luck Iick its lot hard work t join NSRCA send ten bucks Sally Brown 8534 Ituddleston Drive Cincinnati 01] 45236 See next month Jan 19 Exec Council Summary Continued paqe 71 tee study feasibility Nats type meets outside continental US such loca tions Alaska Puerto Rico Hawaii 13 Sig Cub No 2 AMA Model deci sion Junior Committee proposal tabled pending next Council meeting following trial during Council mem 74 Model Aviation ilke liuntersyalle AL belong the and vow winnrngest club US last year can whip anybody country dares show up district L R Craig Buchanan Syd Austin Jerry Clifton Roscoe Pearson Bruce Underwood Lamar Gilbert Come think folks Ive got couple buddies live up Ohio claim pretty good Pattern Im going write tell stay away Guntersville group wont get little feelings hurtl snap shows four itnportant Pat tern fliers Commonwealth Puer Rico Left right good friend Joseph Micalizi AMA Associate VP Bill Mathews Livia Bermude club secreatry Jane Broun Jim Broun good Pattern fliers TX getting ready fly tier KU Pattern ship 1979 Nats lifeof dont see people dont tend Nats - move r wood District Three Representative NSRCA National Society Radio bers will build otherwise become familiar model 14 Indoor Committee Conference Call approved Indoor Team Selection Committee could make such call using AMA funds following submission agen da other details call management 15 Life Insurance Mail Solicitation authorized Wohiers Co Chicago could make such mailing Spring pro vided stationery did appear AMAs no AMA endorsement implied noted program exclusiveother companies could make similar mailings authorized 16 Safety Committee proposal establishment such committee accepted due lack specifics ap proved ask detailed proposal particular regard purpose au thority 17 Magazine Publication Minutes approved delete names Council member proposers seconders minimize tendency members use ac tions means promoting themselves print official minutes however would continue record persons involved 18 Executive Insurance agreed obtain quotes such coverage pur pose compensating AMA extra costs involved finding replacement event death disablement top sala ried officer AMA 19 First Class Mailings approved annual renewal/ballot mailing AMA members outside continental USA via first class instead bulk avoid late delivery voting problems 20 Council Member Succession list agreed Council member would sub mit name recommendation successor Council consider event incapacitation Note AMA laws provide Council decide should fulfill unexpired term Council member office 21 RC Frequency Coordinator VP requested name someone district RC Frequency Coordinator receive regu AMA Headquarters names locations non-modeler md ustrial commer cial etc licensees 72 MHz band might produce RC interference situations coordinator would advise AMAers frequencies given locality might prob lems agreed VP could coordinator existing officers someone currently officer 22 Time Place Next Meeting Wash ington DC May 34 should noted summary official subject approval official meeting minutes wi/I pub llshed after Council approves next meeting summary however tended give earlier notice basics what decided meeting avoid excessive delay until official minutes finalized should also noted items voted onsome did volve basic policy making directed President following general discussion Minutes Executive Council Meeting--November 9-10 1979 Howard Johnsons Motor Lodge Arling ton VA following attendance President Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Secre tary/Treasurer Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice President District Clifton Piper Atkin son NH VP-Il John Grigg Lockport NY Dave Brown Cincinnati OH proxy VP-Ill Don Lowe VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechan icsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Horrace Cain Buffalo Grove IL AVP-VII Geoffrey Styles Whitefish Bay WI proxy VP-VII Ken Morris VP-VIII John Embry Sulphur LA VP-IX Vince Mankow ski Bellevue NE VP-X Jim Scarborough Redondo Beach CA VP-XI Homer Smith Seattle WA Also attending Al Novotnik General Manager Model Airplane News magazine Jon Raines National Association Rocket ry Ron McNally Control Line Contest Board Chairman Present AMA Headquarters executive staff Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madison FA I/Contest Boards Administrator Carl Wheeley Publisher Model viation maga zine Frank Ehling Technical Director regular meeting AMA Execu tive Council brought order 903 am President chaired meeting Note Districts Ill VII repre sented proxies did have voting privileges maximum number votes 12 9 Vice Presidents President Secretary/ Treasurer Executive Director Before regular agenda taken up three items briefly discussed dis posed follows MOVED J Grigg II seconded J Embry VIII pay round trip airline travel motel expenses two repre sentatives 1980 Wilmington Nats site make presentation November 10 session Council meeting motion passed 10 2 against V IX Note precedent setting ac tion Further such requests will examined separately merit MOVED V Mankowski IX seconded J Grigg II Headquarters have AMA legal counsel investigate possibility write-in vote VP motion made assembly eventuality VP unable physically attend meeting some other alternative whereby vote may cast regardless absence VP motion passed unanimously I MUSEUM REPORT recent trip Orlando FL Wings Wheels muse um operation President Ex ecutive Director produced very favorable impression reported Witt Witt Worth described explained existing museum project elaborating AMA could come part Executive Director remarked optimistic thefinancial aspect several money-producing strategies available Both recommended Coun cil visit Wings Wheels Museum concept warrants consideration further study As extension previous discussion Frank Ehling museum curator AMA asked give views acquisition housing museum articles Ehling explained researching subject Smith sonian Institution DC developed procedures AMA could should estimation now start seeking possession historical items stock AMA museum Ehlings solution housing items interim obtaining permanent loca tion put articles out loan much other museums dowith AMA Headquar ters being central administrative dis tribution point MOVED H Smith Xl seconded V Mankowski IX AMAs legal counsel asked investigate proper documents legal steps liability needs establishing AMA museum motion passed unanimously II MODEL VIA TION MAGAZINE Carl Wheeley Model viation publisher distribu ted estimated preliminary 1980 financial statement Council consideration indica ting magazine would lose money 1980 unless some action taken Wheeley concluded following recommenda tions increase advertising b remove cur rent ceiling number pages c improve rather produce magazine lesser quality Questions discussion followed Wheel eys presentation terminating follow ing motion MOVED McNeill S/T seconded H Smith Xl Council remove restrictions Model viation pertaining number pages amount advertising motion passed 7 5 against II VI VIII Pres Ill GUEST PRESENTATIONS A Relocation AMA Headquarters Ohio President Witt introduced Mr Martin Levine Springfield Ohio Chamber Commerce gave presentation merits advantages relocating Head quarters Springfield presentation included description details archi tects rendering possible building land available construct building cost factors such construction legal inflation real estate interest loan utilities explained money needed such endeavor could burrowed Industrial Revenue Bond Issue tax free approximately 9% interest/25 years total soft hard costs given $49000 per year question answer period followed Mr Levines prospectus other show interest no decisive Council action taken time B FCC Petition Status President Witt introduced Mr jack Smith AMAs legal representative Federal Communi cations Commission Mr Smith law offices Jeremiah Courtney-AMAs legal counsel Mr Smith reported AMAs past pres ent future plans actions expectations obtaining frequencies relief interference problems turning-of-the-wheels FCC explained great detail including thorough explanation process April 1980 75 11/9-10/79 Council Minutes Cant rules changed Mr Smith advised FCC has Petition asking frequencies 13 months has just recently showed positive interest calling meeting concerned parties FCC has requested data support 72MHz frequencies will supplied AMA before end 1979 Following Mr Smith said expected FCC will issue Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM Subsequently after several steps procedure taken likely year two can expect have RC frequencies Meanwhile Mr Smith cautioned counter-productive active impatience such exerting pressure FCC whatever formincluding letter cam paign Permissible however submitted AMA time basis would agreed set technical standards including corporating model industry recommenda tions Mr Smith cited vital need pre sent coordinated effort AMA spokesman concerned As closing remarks Mr Smith suggested copies FCC computer listing identifies industrial 72MHz users available people could asked change some frequencies probably would comply instances approached one-on-one Council expressed much interest concept directed Head quarters secure computer listing Vice President IV SECRETARY/TREASURER REPORT Secretary/Treasurer J McNeill gave re port following topics A Donations S/T asked explain Toledo Weak Signals RC Clubs sizeable donations shown separate item Financial Statement published Model viatian Comptroller Gisele Jackson advised Council donations broken down various funds therefore recog nizable coming particular donor conclusion S/T suggested henceforth donations should reported such financial statement further donations $500 should separately identified independent financial report same issue Model Aviation financial report appears B Bonding S/T recommended Firemans Fund American Insurance Co contacted raise amount bonding AMA employees Worth Jackson Executive Director advised SIT suggestion already attended would accomplished shortly Worth further reported time ED proposal updated loan travel policy gone Vice Presidents review mail ballot produced tie vote new version will submitted Council near future C Auditing S/T stressing due suspicion improprieties strictly good business practice recommended AMA Headquarters hire another firm has usual 1980 audit MOVED B Mathews V seconded C Foreman IV year 1980 AMA hire another auditing firm motion passed 9 1 against VIII 2 abstained XI ED D Gerber Film Prolects S/T referred written report/review subject film making Mr Gerber report accepted Council conclusion discussion Presi dent directed Executive Director pre pare document contract rights whereby AMA may acquire original films made Gerber event Mr Gerbers termina tion also proper paperwork drawn up gives AMA title its equipment Mr Gerbers possession V REPORT ON REBEL RALLY PROTEST PROBLEM President Witt advised sent letter reprimand caused disturbance Rebel Rally meet explained matter resolved because Gathwright broth ers caused problem have reinstated club members Witt reported club members themselves wirtten appreciation handling matter Two items resulted discussion a need exists establish policy hand ling disciplinary problems b Ron McNal ly CLCB Chairman should advised outcome thanked writing ex tended efforts researching Gathwright controversy VI REPORT ON CONTEST BOARD PRO CEDURES item resolved mail ballot prior Council meeting ques tion Vote Criteria Initial voting stage rules change process approved voting criteria low ered 2/3 simple majority tie considered passing VII RC RULE PATTERN CLASSIFICA TION SYSTEM Executive Director response Joe Friend RCCB Chairman asked Council direction concerning aspect rules change proposal RC-804A & B deals pattern point accumu lation record keeping Headquarters Worth explained Contest Boards have jurisdiction over items would involve Headquarters administrationthe Council must decide such matters noted particularly proposal would require special effort group competitors contrary normal proce dure Also would produce situation other classes competitors could de mand similar services thus raise total workload considerably pres ent MOVED C Foreman IV seconded V Mankowski IX rules change pro posal RC-80-4B dealing pattern point accumulation record keeping Headquar ters rejected motion passed 10 voted rejection 2 voted against rejection VIII VI VIII REPORT ON NATIONALS & FREE FLIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FI NANCES A FF World Championships Worth ex plained background several items Preliminary Financial Report noting operation made modest profit due largely financial controls instituted HQ personnel upon arrival event B Nats Worth noted severe loss direct result enough contestants high cost officials housing despite fact expenses general re duced over previous years Nats Council authorized transfer $10000 General Funds Nats Income sum previously earmarked such transfer eventuality Nats ex penses would exceed income IX INSURANCE ESCROW ACCOUNT MOVED B Mathews V seconded C Piper $10000 budgeted escrow account cover deductible por tion AMAs liability insurance coverage necessary motion passed unanimously X ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP CLASSES FOR INDUSTRY & PROFESSIONALS MOVED J Grigg II seconded C Foreman IV Headquarters shall investi gate Markel Services cost feasi bility insurance coverage professional class fliers manufacturers categories motion passed 10 2 abstained CX ED XI INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR NON MEMBER GUESTS MOVED V Mankowski IX seconded C Piper increased benefit AMA Charter Clubs AMA charter club officers may grant guest membership under following conditions fee will $5 gives temporary membership period 30 days membership status offered time basis will effective 30 days postmark date money supporting data HQ $5 fee will credited payment AMA dues guest applies membership 60 days motion passed amended bA 10 2 abstained XI S/T AMENDED seconded guest mem bership status cannot applied sanctioned events amendment passed 9 2 against VI XI 1 abstained VIII session Council meeting adjourned 6 pm following morning November 10 adjourned meeting reconvened 904 am Secretary Treasurer absence President chaired until 1020am XII FILM PROJECT REVIEW Mr Jay Ger ber given floor explain film projects ask guidance Council regards type film should produce subsequent completed scale film Spe cifically Mr Gerber advised lot excellent Lincoln Nats footage could stand alone segments incorporated specialty films RC CL Mr Gerber further indicated previously Council directed top film prioritythe Lin coIn Natsneeded re-evaluation light footage currently available development Discussion followed terminating action rescinds previous Council approved film priorities Jan 79 Council meeting MOVED H Smith Xl seconded J Grigg II next calendar year number film priority will PR films approximately 15 minutes duration aimed flying site acquisition motion passed unanimously agreed Flying Site Film should highlight responsible persons maintain control models numer ous crashes should depicted voted upon agreed general consent succeeding films will 1 CL Nats 2 RC Nats Note President Witt arrived resumed chairing meeting XIII 1980 NATS SITEOHIO COMMITTEE PRESENTATION President Witt introduced Dick Nutting Chuck Shade Ohioboth representing Western Ohio RC Society 76 Model Aviation Mr Nutting aided Mr Shade spoke length detail proposal new Nats concept petitioning Council opportunity execute plans 1980 Nats Wilmington Ohio President Witt moved accept offer motion voted upon due Point Order objection C Foreman noted such decisions usually based upon Nats Executive Committee recommen dations proposed new Nats concept further discussed resulting following motion MOVED E Witt Pres seconded V Mankowski IX Council authorize WORKS Club proceed developing 1980 Nats Wilminton Ohiothe final cam mittment subject Council approval follow ing review recommendations Nats Executive Committee motion passed unanimously XIV 1980 INDOOR WORLD CHAMPION SHIPS Executive Director reported preliminary development WC opera tion Ray Harlan Chairman Indoor Team Selection Committee satisfactory recommended Council approve event planned june 20-24 Northwood Institute West Baden Indiana H Smith Xl advised Council some effort expended obtaining Seattle King Dome WC site idea abandoned favor West Baden due unstable air encountered test flying MOVED B Mathews V seconded H Smith XI accept 1980 Indoor World Championships proposal motion passed unanimously XV 1982 CONTROL LINE WORLD CHAM PIONSHIPS MOVED J Worth ED seconded V Mankowski IX submit 1982 CL world championship proposal Chicago modelers ClAM FAI aeromodeling committee tentative offer motion passed unanimously XVI 1980 SPACE MODELS CHAMPION SHIPS Worth advised Council AMA automatically involved Rocketry world championships because AMA National Aero Club NAC country responsible FAI Thus Rocketry WC organizers must address FAI through AMA noted AMA has nor will have financial commitment world championships AMA protected liability modeling activity MOVED C Foreman IV seconded C Piper Council sanction Space World Championships sponsored organized National Association Rocketry motion passed unanimously XVII REQUEST FOR 1980 AAAA CON TROL LIiE SANCTION MOVED V Mankowski IX seconded H Smith Xl award 1980 Control Line AAAA sanctioned contest rating Winston-Salem North Carolina meet applied motion passed unanimously XVIII REINSTATEMENT OF CATEGORY OUTDOOR ORNITHOPTER RECORDS item dealing member wished AMA record reinstated referred Free Flight Contest Board general con sensus XIX WORLD EVENT SANCTION CLAR IFICATION recounted Califor nia club advertised 2-meter soaring meet World Championship Headquarters advised parties involved AMA sanctioning could granted using such nomenclature such advertising premature governing body international activities FAI has sole authori ty authorize world championship event Worth advised however sanction issued terminology applied World Cup Worth asked Council guidance con cerning further action MOVED V Mankowski IX seconded C Foreman IV Executive Coun cil go rocord recognizing world championship 2-meter soaring meet principals directed future clear through Headquarters prior release advertising depicting world class event motion passed 10 2 against VI Pres XX CLARIFICATION OF ALLOWABLE EXPENSES FOR FAI TEAM PRACTICE Executive Director advised Council both instances team practice funding policy applied additional costs other what Council previously approved requested Worth asked Council review policy give determination future application MOVED J Grigg II seconded J Embry VIII existing FAI world championships team practice funding policy cairified include round trip travel practice city two nights lodging minimum expense AMA motion passed amended 1 8A 11 1 against VIII AMENDMENT H Cain VI seconded J Scarborough X exception motion 18 would subject Executive Council review decision amendment passed 11 1 against V XXI NMPRA RESPONSE TO COUNCIL RE SAFETY RULES Council discussed several responses approaches issue safety RC Pylon events noted NMPRA authored set safety criteria Formula Quarter Midget recommending officially adopted included AMA Rule Book MOVED J Worth ED seconded J Embry VIII Executive Council recommend RC Contest Board enac ting Safety/Emergency proposal necessary NMPRA safety recommendations pertains Formula Quarter Midget adopted included next Rule Book motion passed 8 3 against V VI IX 1 abstained Pres MOVED H Smith Xl seconded J Embry VIII recommend RCCB page 48 section 41 RC Sport Pylon Racing 1978/79 AMA Rule Book second last line words Quarter Mid get inserted after Formula-I last line word recommended re placed required motion passed 8 3 against II V VI 1 abstained Pres President directed under authority NMPRA recommendations adopted subject RCCB ratification NMPRA safety rules should pub lished next issue Model Aviation immediate effectivity XXII AMA PUBLIC RELATIONS POSTER J Scarborough X reported mem ber district created large poster idea utilized hobby shops purpose displaying local club information Executive Director remarked approved budget still has $3000 promo tion AMA hobby shops poster idea could incorporated package developed project President directed consideration given poster proposition ex penditures remain within current bud get XXIII FLYING SITE President Witt ap pointed committee make recommenda tions Council regarding flying site aid proposals committee appointed follows ChairmanC Foreman C Piper H Cain Minutes November 9-10 1979 Ex ecutive Council Meeting concluded next month Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode islard nunt DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President l4ihIand Avenue Atkiesnn NH t3tl 1 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NJ 03060 Raymond Giboulean 39 High St Old Town Mt 04468 George Parker 7 Paul Dr LeeMA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Dr Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kittery ME 03904 Reappointment AVPs writing still havent heard form few AVPs Con test Board members reaffirm willing ness continue offices Next issue will have update new appointments necessary will New England Champs again 1980 according Bob Brodeur Nashua just phoned say probably Fitchburg will site 3rd 4th weekend August will New England District meeting EXPO according recent meeting South Shore RC people Continued next page April 1980 77 Effective communication two-way Street AMAs non-paid volunteer offi cers doing utmost make AMA kind organization mem bers wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-presidentj area Complete communications link write duced rubber-powered model kits advertised Model Airplane News 1929 time came scene 1947 dad machine tool company several employees Stunt fliers famous Harold Red Reinhart Red won Plymouth Internationals back 1954 Another modeler lot fluence Larry Scarinzi Stunt Super Satan Combat Fox engine fame Later influences came likesofGeorge Aldrich Bill Werewage Lew McFarland Bob Gialdini Gene Schafer Jim Kostecky Bob Gieseke Ther person owe flying ability however Bill Simons Bill took profile ioop crash days becoming competition Stunt flier started development Genesis series stunters winter 1972 first two 35-size airplanes 560 squares ship won 1978 World Championships much larger version 720 squares between ships de velopment involved seven other versions various engines prop combinations World airplane used OS Max 40 FSR custom three-bladed prop Although am now Associate Editor Flying Models magazine until re cently own company dealt hob items company Control Speciali ties Corp mostly well-known foam wing work father has taken over production accessory line still cut foam wing two side following list contest achieve ments Eastern States Championship Cham pion 1974 1975 1976 1977 did fly 1978 1979 1975 King Orange Champion 1976 National Champion 1976 holder Jim Walker Cup presented Grand Na tional Stunt Champion third place 1977 Stunt FAI Team Trials World Champion 1978 also five straight top 10 finishes AMA Nationals way personal info am 32 500 Watts years old married Marianne have two children Robert David 2t/2 Brian James 11 months am member Garden State Circle Burners club New Jersey Charlie Limber earliest attempt Control Line Speed circa 1972 Profile Proto accidental due fact local federation model clubs pushed event age categories first few years punctu ated small disasters after awhile got going about fast anyone Delaware Valley During period Tom Kerr fellow club member Philadelphia Sky Pirates interested brother Lee FAI Power Free Flight outdone felt try FAI Speed Sibling rivalry 1973 met Bob Hemenway Clif Norman Bob really got started first FAI plane built designed Clif took few years get competitive FAI event what learning about Rossi engines making fiberglass parts learning fly properly meeting Doc Jackson etc etc After medium orgy winter 1975 designed all-fiberglass enclosed pipe assymetrical plane still fly turned out fast stable practically unserviceable ship Prior 1977 Nats FAI Team Trials good fortune latch onto Chuck Schuette perennial FAI Speed team member California infor Power 8 Watts 500 Watts 8 Watts 68 Watts 10 Watts 300 Watts 100 Watts District ReportCant home John Jean Smith will probably happen June 1st Executive Council meeting Orlando FL January 19th two days before writing Significant news will covered elsewhere issue am happy about museum started Orlando will release pertinent news about Shea Stadium incident issue Insurance liability some disagreement type release last months issue did pre clude much being said other column good friend John Grigg quite expertly covered episode missed Horrace Cain meeting sent Glenn Lee repre sentative John Embry sent old fire-horse John Clemens meeting John did duty saw Speaking duty following recent recap newly released frequencies New England should made public new service legal people Washington provides periodically will dis tributed VPs designated frequency co ordinator district will publish received will phone key areas necessary should further releases come about Transmitter LocI FrequencyLicensee 7564MHzCranston RI RI State Police Greenville RI RI State Police Black Plain RI RI State Police Holyoke MA MA State Police 7554MHzWilbraham MA NE Rescue Squad Sanford ME Auclair Transport Manchester NH Auclair Transport 7314 MHz Lancaster NH NH State Police New Jersey Ynk II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grigg District II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive tnckpnrt NY 14094 Associate Vim-Presidents Pete Bianchini 260S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 John Byrne 36-29 213th Sn Bayside NY 11361 Frank Drench 9 Willow Ave Pincanaway NJ 06854 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Tows River NJ 06753 Adam Santter 50 Ravdi Rd Apt A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Tom Silver RD 3 Bye 412 Messena NY 13662 Hank Sminh2 LorraiveAveAnburvNY 13021 months report will honor two districts top Control Line fliers Bob Hunt Charlie Lieber both qualified 1980 FAI team both hail New Jersey Bob defending World Champ Stunt let him tell story Bob Hunt have flying competi tion Stunt 15 years having brought up perfect modeling environment have flying life father James Hunt started modeling around 1918 1927 started company promation provided considerably upgraded competence FAI Speed event 1977 Team Trials started out falling up yes up steps motel Riverside breaking both models After repairs test flew best model control line broke What horror Anyway got back up ship going fast enough team place World Champs 1978 dis appointing sense Americans though taken hostage capable much better times winning team championship Woodoule Carl Dodge took time off team racing help get time did Certainly American team qualifying times 1980 Championships Poland indicate will strong threat can get act together am look ing forward representing US once again sampling excellent Polish bloat thin rylvania Virgivia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown Distritt III Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45236 Associate Vice-Presidents Joe Eiben 36960 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Fraveis Flaharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnat St Philadelphia PA 19107 As column being written am pre paring leave attend first council meeting full fledged member voting privileges have feeling will spend considerable amount time discuss ing recent tragic accident Shea Stadi um feel compelled inform facts matter saying during half time show being flown Electronic Eagles show team flying lawn mower model crashed crowd seriously injuring two spectators few days later spec tators died hospital other injured spectator released form hospital recovering much can said timesee elsewhere AMA News section some other details another slightly pleasant less bad news subject have re port spite fact reported earlier Nats Wilmington OH 99% sure 1% chance has arisen now very questionable due contract negotiations going between people control airfield major air freight company its use consolida tion point meantime other possible sites Midwest being explored includ ing Chanute Air Force Base Illinois Rickenbacker Airfield Columbus OH area Lake Charles apparently available else fails people would rather see midwest Nats possible club district needs use new Scale film Marvelous Miniatures club meeting whatever should have copies time read Unlike District II counterpart dont like parking belly Ill sign off GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED 78 Model Aviation Delaware rict Columbia land h Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 617 Pehite Drive Mechaoicsville VA 23111 Associate VicePresidenta Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottunille VA 22901 V Dill Helms 2000 Tynola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Snotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DR 19809 John Preston 7012 Elnira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 District IV members have asked question Yes model aircraft accident Shea Stadium New York man has died result happened during half-time show being put Electronic Eagles Greater New York RC Association donrt have details time AMA Council will filled January Council meeting know very sorry has happened Despite safety precautions take can did happen have insurance preach safety much AMA has excellent safety record indi vidual flier have kept up record Still happens receive lot bad pub licity good things AMA has done seem get overlooked People start talk ing about stopping show team program allowing show teams have AMA sanctions insurance coverage Just stop think what would happen stopped automobile racing other sport just because accident death involved during race game wouldnt long before would no sports participate Dont get wrongI am very sorry happened lets make rash decisions before know facts Lets look what happened learn time year would good time club go over its flying field safety rules update modify Make sure club member understands practices safety As safe we perfect never will harder try fewer accidents will have interested parties could participate Trans-Am Race sure read two-part article Bob Doris Rich wrote January February sues Model Aviation Its very interesting article Riches have done great job writing still think should again Speaking magazine articles hope quarter scale fans did miss Al Novotniks article Model Airplane News about QSAA Fun Fly Las Vegas super arti cle very good photos well worth reading Feb 80 issue would like take opportunity thank District IV club newsletter editors hard work thank sending read enjoy italso keepsme up-to-date whats happening District IV Penal Institution Model Program February issue Model Aviation page 76 excellent article penal institution program suggest District IV club president read article will give idea what could done local area about finding flying sites developing model building program federal state penal institutions program will work local clubsfollow up AMA has laid ground work rest up Maybe nothing area contact local law enforcement officers find out sure could lead county state supported fly ing site Whats Happening District IV MAX-FAX DC Maxecutors Newsletter came interesting article German WW II Dornier 335A-0 aircraft Seems innovative aircraft weighed 20000 lbs wingspan length slightly over 44 two DaimlerBenz603E-1 engines developing total 3600 hp takeoff top speed 475 mph rear engine alone could propel craft 350 mph first German aircraft configured tri cycle landing gear ejection seat long fuselage low aspect ratio wing clean lines make visible candidate scale enthusiastics looking twin engine project Alabama o gia issippr to Rico South tarolira essee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham Al 35219 205 879-5550 Associate Vice-Presidents John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thorolee St Charleston Hgts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr NashoilleTN 37205 Joseph Micalizni SR 00866 Boo 1532 Falardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman P0 Box 1643 Eglin AFB FL 32542 Harry Sheram P0 Boo 4506 Birmingham AL 35206 Tom Thacker 2390C Lawrencenille Hwy Decatur GA 30033 Central Florida its site AMA Model Airplane Muse um exact location Wings Wheels Museum Orlando Wings Wheels located Orlando International Air port within minutesof Disney World Sea World other vacation attrac tions AMA Executive Council toured impressive facilities Wings Wheels day before Council meeting evening District V Central Florida meet ing Wings Wheels arranged week advance limited publicity Over 200 modelers several clubs far away St Petersburg met Executive Council watched Johnny Clemens get award NAA saw Modelings Grand Illusions Gossamer Condor Fly toured museum dont believe entirely coinci dence day after terrific show support local modelers Wings Wheels offered AMA choice area thats different inherent two engine in-the-wing thrust-line problems interested investigating project get hold Dom Smithsonian Air Space Library Possibly hell send listing what material have file air craft Prince Georges R/C Club Quickie 500 Area Meeting Report Jim Isham stated PGRC will have three races year April 27th CDd Joe Solko July 20th CDd Roger Binger September 14th CDd Fred Melton CCRCs races will run June 8th October 5th CBRC will run race August 24th new rules developed area meeting will apply Propellers will stock props will same brand name size Any aircraft involved mid-air will BLACK flagged other planes continue flying Triangle Prop Spinners New control line club Raleigh-Cary Triangle area new club just starting information contact Bob Nicks 1211 Brookgreen Dr Cary NC 27511 Bob have requested AMA send club charter informa tion other things have requested Welcome AMA District IV Kent County Aeromodelers Inc received new newsletter month Kent County Aeromodelersits called Mosqui Bite club located Dover DE Thanks newsletter fellows keep coming Wings Wheels Museum no cost AMA AMA course will have bear cost installing maintaining its own exhibits District V have privilege opportunity serve host AMA Model Airplane Museum will working closely Frank Ehiing AMA Museum Curator both will need considerable help Orlando Central Florida area local museum support will also need volunteers everywhere help lo cate worthy items should included museum help plan design exhibits help restore models engines etc Vol unteers encouraged send Frank names special interest talents can used conjunction museum would also like input special interest groups Although Executive Council voted $10000 initial museum costs voluntary contributions would certainly help speed museum its way insure have quality exhibits wont settle anything less incidental costs associated establishing muse um Storage work space must set up space available no cost must made usable treasured items need crated shipped present storage sites across country display cases must built bought plan propose some special ways rec ognizing individuals clubs special terest groups hobby shops manufacturers etc contribute financial support museum No need wait formal plan however need money now Send contri butions tax deductible to AMA Headquarters Please state contribu tion museum give us name Continued next page April 1980 79 SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT District V Report Cont address gift can recognized lot work some additional finan cial help bit luck could have Grand Opening AMA Model Air plane Museum conjunction Tan gerine Meet January 1 981 may have keeping up various discussions about re-locating AMA Headquarters January Executive Council meeting appointed chairman committee study proposals develop ideas etc Chuck Foreman Dave Brown also committee have suggestions opinions about AMA Headquarters location please let other two members committee know soon possible AMA Nats treasured institution model airplane builders what about AMA members cant conveniently go Nats because ex treme distance Joseph Micalizzi example couldnt get last years Nats orga nized Puerto Rico Nats have similar Nats Hawaii Alaska Jim Scarborough Homer Smith committee study situation wel come ideas What think about fellow would make trip Florida carry own seafood District VP Cliff Piper did just January New Hampshire didnt know what expect Sunshine State also thought orange trees behind hotel fakes because oranges marked S unkist South Carolina well represented AMA Executive Council meeting Sally Jackson five year old daughter AVP Rich ard Jackson After listening few minutes model airplane talk readily gave proxy daddy left mother visit Disney World made lot sense did Executive Council IIIvos C Indiana ucky nusi VI DISTRICT REPORT Ilorrace Cain District VI VicePresident 525 Weidner Road Butfalo Grose IL 60090 Associate Vice-Presidents chuck Delano 4631 N Milchner Indianapolis IN 46226 Richard Gerling III 3611 Oreenfield Rd Guincy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 401 S Birch Plattsburg MO 64477 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme Rd university City MO 63132 Jim Sears P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Bob Underwood 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 Weather cares about WX Will mild winter bring white July 4th dont need bad summer Too much activity being planned what needed two weekends week Six days flying rest devil working sounds okay fuel manufacturers make money vultures will have share Thermals long skinny-winged birds colors Sailplanes definitely fast-growing seg ment RC District VI things everywhere Monroe y Rs. rIIeE Lulti peted New Years Day tne trophy held won Jack Fike center standing competition included Tom Osborne Bob Wat son Kneeling L-R Ron Kelly Arkie Ander son Hal Esser club can contacted through T Osborne 3312 Tilson Place Bloomington IN 47401 Southern Indiana Louisville KY area has new Sailplane group KISSKY-IN Soar ing Society Dan Childers 1317 Scenic Drive Clarksville IN 47130 SOAR Greater Chicago operates several fields has very active Soar ing program Contact Dan Pruss Soaring Edi tor MA Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 AVP Helen Olsen advises can compete District Fun-Fly using Sailplanes competition Power fliers say Great Are Sailplane fliers feel ing frisky Palos Park RC Club Chicago area forming Air Show Team replacing annual Pattern meet two-day Scale Air Show June 14-15 Show features awards static display evening din ner Ray Fuller 312 599-2555 Palos RC Club PO Box 92 Orland Park IL 60462 Syntronic Aero Club Ft Thomas KY Skywriter interesting figureson model ers purchasing power 25000 modelers burned quart fuel per week would 6250 gallons $10 per gallon $62500 spent weekly nice may figures available indicating modelers contri bution local national economies new club Indianapolis 500 RC Club hosting Pattern contest Indianapolis Raceway Park June 14-15 An excellent site $2500 cash awards will bring out Big Boys Leo Dickey 1028 N Illinois Street Indianapolis IN 46204 RCers near Craigville IN needing flying site contact AG Kunkel Lazy K Airport Craigyille IN 46731 Hobby shop flying field available Things March 23 Illinois Valley RC Club Mall Show Peru Mall March 30 Indoor Contest St Louis MO March 29-30 RC Sports Flyers Static Show Cross Country Mall Mattoon IL trophies Bill Basham 217 235-1 565 April 17-20 Palos Park Air Show Display Orland Park Mall Orland Park IL Palos RC PO Box 92 Orland Pk IL 60462 April 26-27 Southern Indiana Modelers Mint Julep Scale Meet Rough River State Park KY Sport Precision Scale January 19th Executive Council meet ing will find G Lee District VI representa tive simply cannot attend may best violated honor bound duty re vealing executive session activities may true yet cannot understand AMA should have secrets AMA engaged competitive business activities does formulate plans projects competi dive bidding firm belief AMA should totally responsive membership membership owes AMA nothing AMA owes membership thing As long sit Council plan inform what learn addition will speculate future happenings reasons some actions etc based understand ing events experiences thirty years modeling rather unfriendly terms have recent ly used describe Still will agree programs policies asked majority membership and/or clear ly benefit general membership Although above sounds negative positive action being think course AMA being turned towards action contemporary future problems Theres high ground ahead climb isnt too steep mountain climbers keep plugging things will get better Next monththe promised article No procrastination maybe Iowa C Mirlvan esota C Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Geoff Styles District VII Vice-President 6060 N Lydell Avenue Whitefish Bay WI 53217 Associate Vice-Presideits James Clark 444 Woodview Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 John C Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 Williaw Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tn St Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsett Dr Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lowbardy Lv. Crystal MN 55428 First let thank newsletter editors District VII clubs have started mail newsletters appreci ated will find useful activi ties Please keep coming January 19 1980 Executive Coun cil meeting will have held inOrlandoFL will first Council meeting will have able vote Some District VII members have touch per son also mail let have thoughts agenda items appeared Model vlation agenda Council meet ings always published purpose would delighted hear District VII people views want able have handle what District feels rather lust vote what want important items concerned show team accident Shea Stadium New York serious incident gave rise much comment District almost constructive can please use AVP channel comments keeps him ball game helps reduce cor respondence load Two enthusiasts Dis trict VII made RC Modeler magazine January issue Larry DAttillo arti cle published page 83 concerning engine propeller selection large models John Lusk Madison WI MARCS Club mentioned Ken Willards column sub mission some basic design information have many very talented modelers 80 Model Aviation district Unfortunately always easy find way share informa tion available newsletter exchange helps provided people contribute own club newsletters Got some photos month some courtesy Twin Cities folks HQ Note package containing origi nal manuscript Styles photos described somehow deilvered time issue column composed second copy manuscript unfortu nately duplicate photos available nice show last Thanksgiving Registry Hotel Bloomington MN annual event good weather side over 1500 people passed through exhibits Photo No 1 gives idea displays Terry Taylor AVP Dis trict VII plaid jacket talking John Krekelberg Twin Cities R/C Club Photo No 2 some Sig Kougars flown Blue Eagles Show Team other mod els background Photo No 3 Craig Flash Christensen Minnesota Soaring Society front club display Minneapolis Piston Poppers put CL fly ing demo parking lot Vikings Stadium right across hotel Other clubs taking part show men tioned exception Minneapolis Model Aero Club Photos provided Tony Saunderson Howard Evanson capable member plastic model club dis played 72 1/72nd Scale F4-C Phantoms Great publicity show bunch hard working modelers MARCS Madison WI sponsor ing Slope Soar Contest Lodi WI April 27 1980 flew site last year part fun fly great time Must best sites whole country400 feet straight up down depending look am sure will get small idea place photos No 4 No 5 times eight planes air Thermal activity great day flights close hour made Some pilots Pattern men some Pylon racers some average Glider guider everyone good time Landings hairy landing areas studded bushes rocks mak ing spot selection great care necessity Fliers hand Green Bay Fond du Lac Milwaukee Madison private site owned Mr Rasmussen MARCS very lucky have access am looking forward busy schedule month January 12th will see us Green Bay banquet contest planning meeting Usually clubs northeast ern Wisconsin Fox Valley meet plan year Members Madison Milwaukee also show up coordinate calendars year attended get gether last year found great amount friendship conviviality final comment please keep AVP informed what happening own club have interesting events sort would happy hear about report rest District must have fliers out Jan uary 1st celebrate New Year Lets have photo two intrepid souls Until next month good building good landings fortunate enough get out flying keep newsletters rolling mailman thinks am bootlegger am sure Arkansas siana Meeros homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII VicePresident 509 So Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Associate Vice-Feesidents Buzz Averill 9117 La Barranea NE Alburquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 william Hurley III 927 Commerce Fleasanton TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Barolesnille OK 74003 old saying cheer up things could worse cheered up sure enough things got worse Worse game means national strike Oil Chemical Atomic Workers though em ployees plant work members OCAW honoring picket line OCAW Thus about 350 super visory personnel like myself working seven 12-hour days week operate plant normally has over thousand employees means virtual stop activiites except eating sleeping working dont believe ask District VIII RC Contest Coordinator Bob Talley Bob also oil business same shape Im Bob advises contest tulorade as aska h Sakota h Dakura IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowski District IX VicePresident 105 Waldo Circle Bolleege Nt 68005 Associate VieePresidents Charles Branvon 2220 Mariposa Blvd. Casper wv 82601 Paul Kegel 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 Travis McGinnis 8027w 81st Circle Areada CO 80005 Jim OFteilly 4760 N Battin Wichita KS 67220 Jim Rickects 516S Cloadas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Two months ago reported Metro Denver Modeling Council spiritual ly financially supported FAI team practice Denver extra funds have since donated team fund next team can also avoid being short great source pride able report about kind enthusiasm sup port us can sure World Champion RC Aerobatic Teams effort helped demonstration support spirit AMA members Participating MDMC clubs included following Mile Hi RCers Miniature Aero Sportsters Arvada Association Modelers Jefco RCers Denver RC Eagles Reminders district display booth available number club patches sanctions still being handled chance have received yours yet have pa tience pleasetheyll becoming through AMA Executive Council met lando FL January 19 reason stated above yours truly attend ance However District VIII well repre sented person Johnny Clemens virtue legal councels opinion presented recently submitted written ballot items listed published agenda Thats think need certainly better no vote information have received far about meeting asof January 28 no final word Nats location Ohio still trying has problems Two sites District VIII also being considered sites has hosted Nats three times recent years stands ready another go now have heard about unfortunate accident Shea Stadium De cember 9 young man hit model later died injuries have facts Ill make no attempt relay anything However hopefully facts known will presented soon possible Safety tip month safety glasses minor investment keeping eye sight intact life Continued next page April 1980 81 District IX Report Con t Grand Island NE GI Modelers Asso ciation Continues send much apprecia ted letters along newsletter Thank Larry Shanks Grand Island Mod elers Association keeping us formed Z7 New Fields Wichihawks Wichita KS want remind have new site Control Line activities new paved circles will make annual rallies spring fall much inviting Spring Rally will May 3rd 4th thisyear Orbiting Eagles will open new field May 17th 18th triple contest AMA Sanction No 1 District IX Control Line fliers now have two new sites try out year Speaking new fields George Hunter put together perhaps best Got Get flying site article ever seen Georges Jefco Club Denver take pride AMA Headquarters plans uses article information Next time see George tell him thanks What has done will heir modelers forvearsto come few copies left want copy South Carolina Fun Fly Championship rules send stamped self-addressed envelope Richard Jackson VP SC District V Thanks Rich ard giving copy Frequencies District VPs being supplied copies FCCs Master Non-Government Frequency List first possible conflict models have noticed Topeks KS mainte nance department Department Transportation operates unit 7564 white green kind information can save lot heartache such large volume material reports am now looking frequency monitor observer coordinator review mate rial report possible conflicts moni tors findings will reported column AMA clubs areas have volunteers National Notes official minutes November Executive Council meeting synopsis January meeting should appear issue very next issue Model Aviation official presentation minutes will tell membership almost everything happened Almost Yes al Unfortunately seven Council members majority some abstentions have decided number reasons find agreeable official report membership need include made seconded mo tions voted Council meeting reference group has mea sure performance representative voting record emphatically Arizona lnrna , da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armoar Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Associate VmcePresidentn Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolre 1100 West Shaw Fresno CA 93711 Lonnie Kroeber 4298 Boulder Hwy. Las Vegas NV 89121 John Pond 4269 tyoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Bun 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beach CA 90908 Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter salt Lake City UT 94117 seems like just yesterday since wrote last months report time sure passes quickly youre having fun past month has fairly busy invited back Yucaipa Valley RC Flyers monthly meeting Prior meeting met club secretary Eloise Coats member John Wiley over excellent meal arranged long pleasant discussion aspects hobby hospitality shown club just cant surpassed Later meeting conducted club president Dave Johnson Jr met talked several club members mem ber junior name Danny Waltz grilled AMA business crafti ness trial lawyer kid real interest goings AMA club requested bring both movies Marve lous Miniatures Modelings Grand Illu sions Time permitting would view both turned Out keeping busi ness portion meeting short talk very short able see both club thoroughly enjoyed next function attended San Valeers monthly meeting progressive Free Flight club has around long time has lot famous fliers members Probably famous would Bob Hunter Gf Satellite City purveyors Hot what presents behalf during national meetings Half information now readily available certain can still write AMA Headquarters make arrangements purchase copy unedited minutes should nec essary possible same attitude will later spread recording voted against Council decision am urging write once district vice president AMA presi dent Headquarters let feelings issue known AMA member should want know has right know doing what have no way knowing peo ple read column no way knowing agree thoughts presented Perhaps time find out difficult thing generate letter writing campaign agree Coun cii needs completely open however have left Write VP today let us totally accountable completely open other Next month will include two-year re view promised last month list still District IX season flier program Stuff Bob no longer member meeting discovered way put shine fiberglass prop coat prop Hot Stuff rub metal polish will shine like new penny club has obtained new field Free Flight almost unheard boom construction days Southern Califor nia find did Its near Ontario Motor Speedway say its category two field showed club Modelingt Grand Illu sions big hit particularly enjoyed Peanut Scale portion met club president Lou DElia first time meeting real live wire keeps club moving brisk pace Ralph Prey went meeting show way Ralph needs no intro duction Free Flight clan Hes written articles trimming Free Flight models really knows stuff Two nights later went up Pasadena Center deliver AMA portable booth used during Bill Northrops International Modeler Show Also night would having tryouts Indoor electric powered contest held during show ran across long time Free Flighter Toshi Matsuda prior mentioned Lou DElia watching fun electric RC models blimps really something see understand models stayed aloft over hour half during show course blimps capable battery powered air plane next night saw headed south San Diego Orbiteers annual banquet Orbiteers held fancy restaurant north edge San Diego festivi ties presided over out going president Judy Painter awarded power high point year new president Guy Kirkwood Guy also won Orbiteer year award No small feat highly com petitive Free Flight club also presented John Oldenkamp scroll National Free Flight Society bestowed him 82 Model Aviation Nats developing P30 concept Since wasnt Nats yet received same Harry Steinmetz awarded NFFS honor promoting P-30 want mention unique centerpiece table small pylon done up checkerboard paint scheme two small cardboard models Goodyear racers going around held out fine wire wing tip highly detailed models looked real stand off Scale distance designer builder Bob Womack congratu lated thought effort went pieces showed new film Modelings Grand Illusions well re ceived club enjoyed next morning Saturday saw headed back up Pasadena rub shoulders crowd MS AMA booth manned Carl Maroney Betty Stream Bev Wisniewski handled AMA member ships problems two gals have among hardest working unpaid members AMA has hearty thanks both Bevs daughters Mindy Anne would spell times spent enjoyable day watching electric RC competition looking models display also lined up several club meetings attend arose 330 am next morning go 120 miles back San Diego time order make 700 am start Mission Bay Marathon went down attempt re-qualify Boston Mara thon move aimed cutting size field Boston Athletic Club increased qualifying standard three half hours three hours ten minutes Im gald report Ill Boston April surpassed standard have applied admission Boston Marathon As soon race over jumped back car hightailed home quick shower back Pasadena rest IMS goings must admit glad show closed packed up booth got home rest IMS show good turnout year Local television gave us good coverage Exposure sort sure helps hobby sent film Marvelous Minia tures Bob Kampmann show club Red Barons Sacramento club attended earlier projector died before could see film Hes going ship film Ken Ray mond Torrey Pine Gulls Soaring club will show banquet early February booth available use mall shows exhibitions Just let know want Want meeting Let know Ill fit As can see report Ive lots free time Oh cant make Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday week Ill Orlando Council meeting Tell about next month District X has four people have qualified represent USA 1980 Control Line World Championships Poland Theyve teams before highly qualified contacted asked thumbnail sketch back ground could work report four sent anything guess dont want publicity wont mention names THERMALS Alaska o ana os ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Cuber 1607 S non Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Rt 1 Box 48 Broadniew MT 59015 Ed MeColloagh 535E 81 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Rncio 26808 Donor Cr Kent WA 98031 Chock Thompson N 3813 Normandie Spokane WA 99205 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St. RedmondWA 98052 Joy Farmer Benton County R/C Club called recently gave formation years Exposition held 12th 13th April Benton County Fair Grounds Corvallis OR categories events will same last year Joy says expect have trophies first place special certificates second third event Prizes Fun Fly will merchandise should plenty go around Entries will accepted 12th between 10 am 2 pm can picked up 4 pm 13th Joy expects brochures out details time RAMS show havent seen already better see club secretary someone has Fun Fly will held Benton County R/C club field year number reasons will Control Line demon strations fairgrounds site first time Exposition expecting have Free Flight display area might bring favorite bird Benton County R/C Club Exposition has developed really fine show aimed modeler rather public has number advantages modeler have nice variety events categories certainly deserve tention plan hold district meeting EXPO hope see falls think have troubles department Al Critschell editor Red Apple Flyers newsletter club hails Wenatchee known Ap ple Capital World Anyway recent issue contained following comment Al members concerns flying field Things point time verge becoming precarious nutshell 20 acres adjacent us back up hill toward 4th SE upon rests mobile home about become sewage processing area could cause considerable number problems us few days land owner will receive official letter out lining particulars urging individual attend hearing condi tional use permit wish best District Xl scene winter Drizzle Circuit What five race cIr cuit Northwest Sport Races Control Line variety races start December completed April ral have al ready held Points accumulated race going toward year end trophies top three points winners plus fast heat Marsh race will Seattle Carkeek Park 9th atid will hosted SkyRaiders April race will Eugene airport 13th will hosted Propspinners races usually accompanied other events Infor mation available John Thompson Mike Hazel Mike 1319 Aspen St Eu gene OR 97401 John 1411 Bry ant Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 Seattle SkyRaiders being reorga nized rather have Allyn Johnson R Stevenson J Fuller have among prime movers others have helped out club has number fun events contests hosting Drizzle Circuit races get information club doings call Al Johnson Hobby House Hol man Road Good luck guys following program stolen Portland Barnstormers newsletter Steve Tischler editor Barnstormers Flight Proficiency Program course designed train new comer Sport RC Modeling can short period time capable going club field fly himself herself confidence success course consists eight levels first four designed take novice has never flown plane get him/her fly confidence levels must flown instructor remaining levels Intermediate Advanced fliers classification levels follows 0 1 2 3Trainee 4 5Intermedi ate 6 7Advanced 8Instructor Level 0 course person has never flown RC plane Tests following levels *Level 1A Demonstrate ability con trol plane level flight B **Demonstrate right hand turns maintaining altitude C **Demonstrate left hand turns main taining altitude *Level 2Demonstrate ROG land launch take off steady climb perform Level 1 Level 3Level 1 2 plus landing field undamaged condition complete solo flight Levels 1 2 3 apply gliders well power aircraft *Level 4Take off climb out three 90 degree right hand turns land first ap proach runway Level 5Level 4 plus 180 degree left right hand tight level turns Immelmann level inverted flight touch go Level 6Levels 4 5 plus square loop outside loop inside right flat eight level inverted flight 180 degree level turn inverted Level 7Levels 4 5 6 plus three con secutive horizontal rolls double lmmelmann Cuban eight well straight level verted flight includes 360 degree turn remaining level inverted Level 8All above plus successfully train student pilot through Level 4 above tests will performed club field away pit spectator area tests will administered club members qualified club instruc tors *70 flown presence quali fied instructor **Rectangle square pattern April 1980 83 FLIGHT Sheldon Ybanez Wins Third AMA CL Postal Contest Runners-up Chris Scott Jeft Cordle & Mark Pruett year Roanokes pride Sheldon Ybanez nosed out two-time winner Chris Scott take first place Academys 1979 FaIl Flying Fair CL models Flown September through November con testants 18 years age under rules allowed kind built-up model 35-foot lines Contestants started engines launched ROG flew 48 laps man datory pit stop refueling type contest against clock calls pre-flight planning practice Low times require fast pit stop well sleek airplane hot engine Ten year old Sheldon Vbanez fiew seven times working time down 2462 first flight 2101 sixth seventh attempt both engine mount part ed company rest plane 22nd lap want stress safety ur ging pit crew timers on-lookers stay safe distance during race Sheldons model same Mighty Might flew last year has 15 wingspan 13 fuse lage weighs 4 ounces sports butterfly tail prop Chops carbon/fiberglass 5 diameter x 45 pitch engine Kustom Kraftsmanship Cox 049 Black Widow Congratualtions Sheldon Chris Scott again flew record holding Little White Mouse could equal fantastic 2027 last year New postals Jeff Cordle third place winner six Jeffs flights made mandatory pit stop after 24th lap best flight both lowest time 24 laps 1009 shortest pit stop 15 seconds Jeff told us needed work pit stops flying kind race takes patience lots practice Fred Kocher Von Cloud conducted Shreveport LA contest Salvation Army Boys Clubs baseball field club has model airplane program about seven years started Shreveport Area Radio Kontrol Society boys call club Sky Hawks Henry Hawk club emblem Mark Pruetts model Black 1 Sheldon C Ybanez 2 Chris Scott 3 Jeff Cordle 4 Mark Pruett 5 Douglas Joseph 6 Jim Jones 7 Howard Banks 8 Warren Joseph 9 Randy Harris 10 Danny & Mike Enholm 11 Reggy Davis Kenny Kyle Roanoke VA Dayton OH Dayton OH Shreveport LA Shreveport LA Spokane WA Spokane WA Shreveport LA Spokane WA Spokane WA Shreveport LA Shreveport LA Widow powered wing single landing gear second year Orin Humphries advisor model club Libby Junior High School Spokane WA has sent times contest held especially conjunction Fall Flying Fair years contes tants completely different last years Jim Jones top man Congratulations entrants looking over results three contests think can safely say times under 3 minutes good under 230 excellent under 210 simply super 2101 2136 2179 311 338 35 45 4030 407 4505 6250 crash crash ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Open modelers 18 younger AMAs third Indoor contest Fly ever can flown size building National Indoor Model Airplane Society fudge factor used adjust times equi tably possible 35 feet height two events HL Glider HL Stick de signs eligible Contest Directors ut adding something extra youngsters efforts Let know can send times postal contest Send Ed Whitten SASE full set rules As caterpillar said other looked up saw butterfly hovering overhead Youll never get up things See next month Mighty Might Little White Mouse Loki 3/4 Goodyear wing wing Bad News Mouse wing Falcon Hunter 84 Model Aviation Io dflU IS WL LIIUI muuuia runt Sky Hawks emblem Henry Hawk ton OH JAN/FEB/MCH INDOOR POSTAL NOW IN FULL FLIGHT Shreveport fliers Front rowMark rruett Kenny Kyle Back rowReggy Davis Dennis Alexander
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/04
Page Numbers: 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84
Summary Jan 19 Executive Council Actions following principal items Council business transacted Winter AMA board directors meeting held lando FL 1 Addition Safety Code item concerning model air shows flying demon strations details fully need sepa rate spectators flying activities will explained separate AMA News report next month Model viotlon following fur ther Council review 2 AMA Budget 1980 preliminary budget approved subject updating Spring Council meeting based anti cipated increase membership over 74000 Note Council meeting over 50000 members already signed up 1980 3 Model Aviation Museum An offer free exhibit storage space Wings Wheels museum Orlando International Airport accepted initial fund budgeted display materials eq uipment Note AMAs Techinical Director Frank Eh ling has named curator AMA museum 4 1980 National Championships dead line February 5th set resolving whether Ohio Nats possible Council decide telephone confer ence call February 9th whether switch San Antonio TX Brooks Air Force Base Problems securing commitment Wil mington OH noted rapidly de veloping possibilities Texas site alternative 5 Free Memberships CDs New require ments approved Only free member ship AA meets two AAA five AAAA Class B meets free membership such meet fifty con testants registered meet otherwise free membership CD runs two such meets year regardless number contestants World Champion ships held USA same requirements National Championships free member ships CD work four days 6 Headquarters Relocation committee appointed chaired Mathews District V VP study current new proNew York Accident MODEL AIR SHOW CRASH BEING INVESTIGATED December 9th during halftime show Shea Stadium model aircraft went out control fatally injuring spectator temporarily hospitalizing second group called Electronic Eagles perform ing RC model aircraft model shape lawn mower flew spec tator seats Two men rushed hospi tal later died lawn mower pilot AMA mem ber other members group However group part AMA show team program cause accident still being investigated further informa tion available present Note initial news media reports told 30 40 pound lawn mower wasntthe weight closer 7 pounds Also reported metal wasntconstruc tion conventional balsa plastic film covering etc Reports also model looping maneuvering above crowd posals also possibility relocating Washington suburbs Note motion pur sue soon possible contract regarding previous offer Springfield OH approved Brown VPIll Foreman VPIV also appointed commit tee 7 Nomination Procedures 1980 Elec tion same procedures 1979 ap proved addition written letter acceptance nominee will re quired received nominating com mittee prior start meeting Note meeting normally scheduled Wednesday night during National Championships 8 Nats Winners FAI Teams ap proved FAI team selection program parti cipants should given opportunity comment before Council acts pro posal Note questionnaire will circulated 1979-80 participants prior next May 3rd Council meeting 9 RC Scale Standoff Team 1980 approved though voted prece dent setting action team would didntit merely circled inside playing field area stadium Ironically Electronic Eagles doing last show performing sports stadia ever since early 1978 per fect safety record before million people flown Shea Stadium times before both baseball foot ball games schedule very demanding though getting paid per forming making large profit expenses involved considerable So going fade out after show end 1979 football season get back normal life some plain old fun flying last show could retire show biz knowing pioneered highly successful PR effort behalf model aviation accident resulted something years PR effort largely unsuccess ful atgetting model aviation onto Sports pages major newspapers Obviously ever kind press opposite what sought went out over UPI newswire picked up local newspapers across country also TV Model aviation suddenly black eye will long time healing funded AMA same extent 1980 RC Precision Scale Team connection World Championships Canada Note Control Line portion cham pionship has cancelled due less five teams being made known Canada prior mid-January 10 Nats Trophies 1980 new design available approximately same cost 1979 Nats trophies approved action taken avoid major increase cost would have involved con tinuing same design recent years 11 Flying Site Committee Report Fol lowing submission written report chairman Foreman District IV VP agreed additional input Council members should submitted develop ment final recommendation Smith Dis trict XI VP approved replace Cain District VI VP resigned com mittee 12 Non-Continental Nets Mathews Dis trict V VP appointed chair commitCon tinued page 74 April 1980 71 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L L o 04-x I --0 Ou z 04I zw o COIL 0 Presidents OUTLQJK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 COUNCIL MEETING Id like start off months col umn making some general comments about January 19th Executive Coun cil meeting go specific areas relate well other events taking place during January next impossible condense some 12 hours discussion form Presidential statement events Also necessity omitting issues due technical legal aspects must consid ered Therefore Council issue concern national membership mentioned column because lack concern cause other aspects involved publication such information mention issue wide concern please look AMA News col umn written formal state ment facts As Council procedures general two items should noted 1 Our legal counsel has advised member Council pres ent meeting may send written vote long quorum out attendance 2 noted rather having long involved minutes Council member wishes add comments minutes should put monthly col umn Sooo ther ado will begin column adding comments AMA Headquarters relocation proposal HEADQUARTERS MOVE motion accept Springfield OH offer made failed vote eight six Except Council members echo positionof Head quarters personnel general agreement long-range ad vantage relocating Headquarters facility AMA would own objections further alternatives should investigated certainly understand burden responsibility Council members feel about such large financial commit ment behalf constituents Surely feel since has just come attention during short two year term decision length time would jumping gun can remember same feelings back several years AMA accountant recommended moving out District Columbia buying own property Incidentally land available time would have paid off time no longer available can also remem ber discussed buying air field Headquarters Nationals siteland also no longer availableand becoming more difficult find vacant land hold Nationals Since election year ago dis cussion Headquarters relocation has agenda item Council meeting information has pub lished nearly issue Model Aviation Out discussion proposal has offered us financial feasibility assistance ownership Springfield OH Besides fact proposal viable least foreseeable future devoted hours effects relocating AMA Headquarters personnel Over past 20 years have directly involved several such relocations am well aware fact proposals always clear-cut may seem After receiving statistics State Federal Government sources found due lower cost living Springfield area apprecia tion property DC vicinitythe effect personnel desiring relocate would substantial wage increase Further estimated 11 full time secretaries clerks would have replaced savings salaries would 43% secretarial 41% clerical total about $32865 total annual staff savings tak ing account personnel prob ably would relocate makes figure much higher Beyond staff salary advantage relocating offer assistance buying building Springfield has much talk about two other sues 1 low rental cost pres ent location 2 value being located seat Federal Govern ment First lease present home will up 1981 highly improbable low rent will continue Second know against law associations lobby virtually relationships Federal Government through legal counsel committees work Government agencies Therefore AMA does receive great benefit being District Columbia cost being adds argument move considers capital expenses equipment con tracts storage could go on fact remains Council divided opinion what constituents want other side debate comment members concerned benefits future want know What doing today Another comment own membership survey showed no interest moving later clarified member no such question asked survey obvious problem have enough input mem bers about feelings subject can say WANT YOUR QUES TIONS AND FEELINGS ON RELO CATING HEADQUARTERS e. should let district VP know feel because takes majority vote Executive Council pass motion relocation AMA SURVEY 24 days since tabulating first surveys received nearly surveys After tabulation re sults left membership priorities first nine items exactly same order Special Events such Trans-Am trade shows etc slipped 11th place Model Aviation Museum 13th Parts II III order percentages remained same 72 Modei Aviation MUSEUM As mentioned March column Model Aviation items AMA Headquarters Execu tive Council have putting consider able time effort rank very low survey Such issue Model Aviation Museum ranking 13th out 14 membership priorities Thus beginning discussing museums able point out Coun Executive Council meeting con vened Orlando FL members Council could look Wings Wheels Museum discuss possibility establishing model air plane exhibit within museum After looking museum talking management proposal free model airplane exhibition space favorably voted Council exhibition will similar Model Aviation Exhibit presently Smith sonian Nations Capitol additional benefits advertising AMA membership handouts Wings Wheels Museum use museum space should eliminate least temporarily need estab lishing own facility NATIONALS1980 Regretfuily still no firm site date 1980 Nationals reported Council meeting Flying Tigers Airline establish base Wilmington OH would until after summer negotiations still going get AMA Nationals sum mer mind Council vot ed hold off other site negotiations couple weeks Several alternate sites have pro posed Charles Parrish pulled together proposal Nationals site Brooks Field San Antonio TX week Flying back form International Modeler Show Pasadena CA able stop San Antonio review proposed sites Base Command er Colonel Walls proposed Indoor site Helicopter Free Flight Soaring sites located short distance Brooks seem have excellent possibilities Nationals Beyond site possibilities great potential assistance local modelers San Antonio groups seem very enthusiastic INDOOR RC years first Indoor Radio Control event held part Interna tional Modeler Show Pasadena progress field since first event last year has phenomenal existing endurance records nearly tripled event has developed point becoming neces sary classify electric types stand ard class includes planes powered ni cad batteries readily available Modelers now exotic silver cell lithium batteries Tony Nacarato made record flight 1 hour 28 minutes 30 seconds using boost-glide system Flying fig ure eight course between tops show booths bottom 30foot truss network Tony used elec tric motor make climbing turns turned motor off glide through crossover point HALL OF FAME show Pasadena also gave opportunity present Council AMM Past AMA Presidents Hall Fame Award Bill Wisniewski What made such special occa sion fact have known Bill since 14-year-old just starting modeling career have present made some outstanding dem onstrations model engine devel opment setting speed records has dedicated years development model aviation have members family seldom has opportunity honor per son feels close fortunate honored four other Hall Fame members presentationJohnnie Brodbeck Carl Goldberg Walt Schroder Ken Willard April 1980 73 SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiIl AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Vernon Wallace Tuscon AZ mailed mc letter saying re ceived regular AMA magazine two munths Before could reply him Kip Smythe answered case Miss Andrea Peterson works full time AMA Headquarters handling such complaints getting YOUR magazine write Miss Andrea Peterson AMA Kip Smythe dont want miss anything may very popular Secre tary/Treasurer read resume last Florida Council meeting told important AMA Nats officials either find some way clean up fiscal shortages Nats lately should give some thought drop ping fragmenting lost $26000 last year Nebraska NOT anybodys fault through mis management critical gasoline shortage fact nobody showed up--simply enough custom ers Yet am elected watch dues money Can ask personal ques tion What would tto Secretary/Treasurer [or informa tion almost unanimous consen sus find some way continue Nats After have going since 1923 may surprised learn 28765 AMA contcstants attended 1291 sanctioned meets last year large small figure about 40% total membership rolls course members attended meet still significant number Truly AMA fliers contest-oriented month want continue saga important NSRCA special interest group Mr Jim Vanderbeck president organi/ation RU Pattern fliers board directors includes representatives trom eight dis tricts US Controlled Aerobatics Bruce shown holding first place little airplane won Conley Flyers meet Atlanta other day picture taken 1979 Nats NSRCA fliers showing just some busy activity Bob Drolen Frank Purpura tuning up winning flights long time Betty Stream Suzi Stream mother Stream Baby Stream edited NSRCA official newsletter K-Factor year Dick Carpenter will takeover editor Good luck Iick its lot hard work t join NSRCA send ten bucks Sally Brown 8534 Ituddleston Drive Cincinnati 01] 45236 See next month Jan 19 Exec Council Summary Continued paqe 71 tee study feasibility Nats type meets outside continental US such loca tions Alaska Puerto Rico Hawaii 13 Sig Cub No 2 AMA Model deci sion Junior Committee proposal tabled pending next Council meeting following trial during Council mem 74 Model Aviation ilke liuntersyalle AL belong the and vow winnrngest club US last year can whip anybody country dares show up district L R Craig Buchanan Syd Austin Jerry Clifton Roscoe Pearson Bruce Underwood Lamar Gilbert Come think folks Ive got couple buddies live up Ohio claim pretty good Pattern Im going write tell stay away Guntersville group wont get little feelings hurtl snap shows four itnportant Pat tern fliers Commonwealth Puer Rico Left right good friend Joseph Micalizi AMA Associate VP Bill Mathews Livia Bermude club secreatry Jane Broun Jim Broun good Pattern fliers TX getting ready fly tier KU Pattern ship 1979 Nats lifeof dont see people dont tend Nats - move r wood District Three Representative NSRCA National Society Radio bers will build otherwise become familiar model 14 Indoor Committee Conference Call approved Indoor Team Selection Committee could make such call using AMA funds following submission agen da other details call management 15 Life Insurance Mail Solicitation authorized Wohiers Co Chicago could make such mailing Spring pro vided stationery did appear AMAs no AMA endorsement implied noted program exclusiveother companies could make similar mailings authorized 16 Safety Committee proposal establishment such committee accepted due lack specifics ap proved ask detailed proposal particular regard purpose au thority 17 Magazine Publication Minutes approved delete names Council member proposers seconders minimize tendency members use ac tions means promoting themselves print official minutes however would continue record persons involved 18 Executive Insurance agreed obtain quotes such coverage pur pose compensating AMA extra costs involved finding replacement event death disablement top sala ried officer AMA 19 First Class Mailings approved annual renewal/ballot mailing AMA members outside continental USA via first class instead bulk avoid late delivery voting problems 20 Council Member Succession list agreed Council member would sub mit name recommendation successor Council consider event incapacitation Note AMA laws provide Council decide should fulfill unexpired term Council member office 21 RC Frequency Coordinator VP requested name someone district RC Frequency Coordinator receive regu AMA Headquarters names locations non-modeler md ustrial commer cial etc licensees 72 MHz band might produce RC interference situations coordinator would advise AMAers frequencies given locality might prob lems agreed VP could coordinator existing officers someone currently officer 22 Time Place Next Meeting Wash ington DC May 34 should noted summary official subject approval official meeting minutes wi/I pub llshed after Council approves next meeting summary however tended give earlier notice basics what decided meeting avoid excessive delay until official minutes finalized should also noted items voted onsome did volve basic policy making directed President following general discussion Minutes Executive Council Meeting--November 9-10 1979 Howard Johnsons Motor Lodge Arling ton VA following attendance President Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Secre tary/Treasurer Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice President District Clifton Piper Atkin son NH VP-Il John Grigg Lockport NY Dave Brown Cincinnati OH proxy VP-Ill Don Lowe VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechan icsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Horrace Cain Buffalo Grove IL AVP-VII Geoffrey Styles Whitefish Bay WI proxy VP-VII Ken Morris VP-VIII John Embry Sulphur LA VP-IX Vince Mankow ski Bellevue NE VP-X Jim Scarborough Redondo Beach CA VP-XI Homer Smith Seattle WA Also attending Al Novotnik General Manager Model Airplane News magazine Jon Raines National Association Rocket ry Ron McNally Control Line Contest Board Chairman Present AMA Headquarters executive staff Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madison FA I/Contest Boards Administrator Carl Wheeley Publisher Model viation maga zine Frank Ehling Technical Director regular meeting AMA Execu tive Council brought order 903 am President chaired meeting Note Districts Ill VII repre sented proxies did have voting privileges maximum number votes 12 9 Vice Presidents President Secretary/ Treasurer Executive Director Before regular agenda taken up three items briefly discussed dis posed follows MOVED J Grigg II seconded J Embry VIII pay round trip airline travel motel expenses two repre sentatives 1980 Wilmington Nats site make presentation November 10 session Council meeting motion passed 10 2 against V IX Note precedent setting ac tion Further such requests will examined separately merit MOVED V Mankowski IX seconded J Grigg II Headquarters have AMA legal counsel investigate possibility write-in vote VP motion made assembly eventuality VP unable physically attend meeting some other alternative whereby vote may cast regardless absence VP motion passed unanimously I MUSEUM REPORT recent trip Orlando FL Wings Wheels muse um operation President Ex ecutive Director produced very favorable impression reported Witt Witt Worth described explained existing museum project elaborating AMA could come part Executive Director remarked optimistic thefinancial aspect several money-producing strategies available Both recommended Coun cil visit Wings Wheels Museum concept warrants consideration further study As extension previous discussion Frank Ehling museum curator AMA asked give views acquisition housing museum articles Ehling explained researching subject Smith sonian Institution DC developed procedures AMA could should estimation now start seeking possession historical items stock AMA museum Ehlings solution housing items interim obtaining permanent loca tion put articles out loan much other museums dowith AMA Headquar ters being central administrative dis tribution point MOVED H Smith Xl seconded V Mankowski IX AMAs legal counsel asked investigate proper documents legal steps liability needs establishing AMA museum motion passed unanimously II MODEL VIA TION MAGAZINE Carl Wheeley Model viation publisher distribu ted estimated preliminary 1980 financial statement Council consideration indica ting magazine would lose money 1980 unless some action taken Wheeley concluded following recommenda tions increase advertising b remove cur rent ceiling number pages c improve rather produce magazine lesser quality Questions discussion followed Wheel eys presentation terminating follow ing motion MOVED McNeill S/T seconded H Smith Xl Council remove restrictions Model viation pertaining number pages amount advertising motion passed 7 5 against II VI VIII Pres Ill GUEST PRESENTATIONS A Relocation AMA Headquarters Ohio President Witt introduced Mr Martin Levine Springfield Ohio Chamber Commerce gave presentation merits advantages relocating Head quarters Springfield presentation included description details archi tects rendering possible building land available construct building cost factors such construction legal inflation real estate interest loan utilities explained money needed such endeavor could burrowed Industrial Revenue Bond Issue tax free approximately 9% interest/25 years total soft hard costs given $49000 per year question answer period followed Mr Levines prospectus other show interest no decisive Council action taken time B FCC Petition Status President Witt introduced Mr jack Smith AMAs legal representative Federal Communi cations Commission Mr Smith law offices Jeremiah Courtney-AMAs legal counsel Mr Smith reported AMAs past pres ent future plans actions expectations obtaining frequencies relief interference problems turning-of-the-wheels FCC explained great detail including thorough explanation process April 1980 75 11/9-10/79 Council Minutes Cant rules changed Mr Smith advised FCC has Petition asking frequencies 13 months has just recently showed positive interest calling meeting concerned parties FCC has requested data support 72MHz frequencies will supplied AMA before end 1979 Following Mr Smith said expected FCC will issue Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM Subsequently after several steps procedure taken likely year two can expect have RC frequencies Meanwhile Mr Smith cautioned counter-productive active impatience such exerting pressure FCC whatever formincluding letter cam paign Permissible however submitted AMA time basis would agreed set technical standards including corporating model industry recommenda tions Mr Smith cited vital need pre sent coordinated effort AMA spokesman concerned As closing remarks Mr Smith suggested copies FCC computer listing identifies industrial 72MHz users available people could asked change some frequencies probably would comply instances approached one-on-one Council expressed much interest concept directed Head quarters secure computer listing Vice President IV SECRETARY/TREASURER REPORT Secretary/Treasurer J McNeill gave re port following topics A Donations S/T asked explain Toledo Weak Signals RC Clubs sizeable donations shown separate item Financial Statement published Model viatian Comptroller Gisele Jackson advised Council donations broken down various funds therefore recog nizable coming particular donor conclusion S/T suggested henceforth donations should reported such financial statement further donations $500 should separately identified independent financial report same issue Model Aviation financial report appears B Bonding S/T recommended Firemans Fund American Insurance Co contacted raise amount bonding AMA employees Worth Jackson Executive Director advised SIT suggestion already attended would accomplished shortly Worth further reported time ED proposal updated loan travel policy gone Vice Presidents review mail ballot produced tie vote new version will submitted Council near future C Auditing S/T stressing due suspicion improprieties strictly good business practice recommended AMA Headquarters hire another firm has usual 1980 audit MOVED B Mathews V seconded C Foreman IV year 1980 AMA hire another auditing firm motion passed 9 1 against VIII 2 abstained XI ED D Gerber Film Prolects S/T referred written report/review subject film making Mr Gerber report accepted Council conclusion discussion Presi dent directed Executive Director pre pare document contract rights whereby AMA may acquire original films made Gerber event Mr Gerbers termina tion also proper paperwork drawn up gives AMA title its equipment Mr Gerbers possession V REPORT ON REBEL RALLY PROTEST PROBLEM President Witt advised sent letter reprimand caused disturbance Rebel Rally meet explained matter resolved because Gathwright broth ers caused problem have reinstated club members Witt reported club members themselves wirtten appreciation handling matter Two items resulted discussion a need exists establish policy hand ling disciplinary problems b Ron McNal ly CLCB Chairman should advised outcome thanked writing ex tended efforts researching Gathwright controversy VI REPORT ON CONTEST BOARD PRO CEDURES item resolved mail ballot prior Council meeting ques tion Vote Criteria Initial voting stage rules change process approved voting criteria low ered 2/3 simple majority tie considered passing VII RC RULE PATTERN CLASSIFICA TION SYSTEM Executive Director response Joe Friend RCCB Chairman asked Council direction concerning aspect rules change proposal RC-804A & B deals pattern point accumu lation record keeping Headquarters Worth explained Contest Boards have jurisdiction over items would involve Headquarters administrationthe Council must decide such matters noted particularly proposal would require special effort group competitors contrary normal proce dure Also would produce situation other classes competitors could de mand similar services thus raise total workload considerably pres ent MOVED C Foreman IV seconded V Mankowski IX rules change pro posal RC-80-4B dealing pattern point accumulation record keeping Headquar ters rejected motion passed 10 voted rejection 2 voted against rejection VIII VI VIII REPORT ON NATIONALS & FREE FLIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FI NANCES A FF World Championships Worth ex plained background several items Preliminary Financial Report noting operation made modest profit due largely financial controls instituted HQ personnel upon arrival event B Nats Worth noted severe loss direct result enough contestants high cost officials housing despite fact expenses general re duced over previous years Nats Council authorized transfer $10000 General Funds Nats Income sum previously earmarked such transfer eventuality Nats ex penses would exceed income IX INSURANCE ESCROW ACCOUNT MOVED B Mathews V seconded C Piper $10000 budgeted escrow account cover deductible por tion AMAs liability insurance coverage necessary motion passed unanimously X ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP CLASSES FOR INDUSTRY & PROFESSIONALS MOVED J Grigg II seconded C Foreman IV Headquarters shall investi gate Markel Services cost feasi bility insurance coverage professional class fliers manufacturers categories motion passed 10 2 abstained CX ED XI INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR NON MEMBER GUESTS MOVED V Mankowski IX seconded C Piper increased benefit AMA Charter Clubs AMA charter club officers may grant guest membership under following conditions fee will $5 gives temporary membership period 30 days membership status offered time basis will effective 30 days postmark date money supporting data HQ $5 fee will credited payment AMA dues guest applies membership 60 days motion passed amended bA 10 2 abstained XI S/T AMENDED seconded guest mem bership status cannot applied sanctioned events amendment passed 9 2 against VI XI 1 abstained VIII session Council meeting adjourned 6 pm following morning November 10 adjourned meeting reconvened 904 am Secretary Treasurer absence President chaired until 1020am XII FILM PROJECT REVIEW Mr Jay Ger ber given floor explain film projects ask guidance Council regards type film should produce subsequent completed scale film Spe cifically Mr Gerber advised lot excellent Lincoln Nats footage could stand alone segments incorporated specialty films RC CL Mr Gerber further indicated previously Council directed top film prioritythe Lin coIn Natsneeded re-evaluation light footage currently available development Discussion followed terminating action rescinds previous Council approved film priorities Jan 79 Council meeting MOVED H Smith Xl seconded J Grigg II next calendar year number film priority will PR films approximately 15 minutes duration aimed flying site acquisition motion passed unanimously agreed Flying Site Film should highlight responsible persons maintain control models numer ous crashes should depicted voted upon agreed general consent succeeding films will 1 CL Nats 2 RC Nats Note President Witt arrived resumed chairing meeting XIII 1980 NATS SITEOHIO COMMITTEE PRESENTATION President Witt introduced Dick Nutting Chuck Shade Ohioboth representing Western Ohio RC Society 76 Model Aviation Mr Nutting aided Mr Shade spoke length detail proposal new Nats concept petitioning Council opportunity execute plans 1980 Nats Wilmington Ohio President Witt moved accept offer motion voted upon due Point Order objection C Foreman noted such decisions usually based upon Nats Executive Committee recommen dations proposed new Nats concept further discussed resulting following motion MOVED E Witt Pres seconded V Mankowski IX Council authorize WORKS Club proceed developing 1980 Nats Wilminton Ohiothe final cam mittment subject Council approval follow ing review recommendations Nats Executive Committee motion passed unanimously XIV 1980 INDOOR WORLD CHAMPION SHIPS Executive Director reported preliminary development WC opera tion Ray Harlan Chairman Indoor Team Selection Committee satisfactory recommended Council approve event planned june 20-24 Northwood Institute West Baden Indiana H Smith Xl advised Council some effort expended obtaining Seattle King Dome WC site idea abandoned favor West Baden due unstable air encountered test flying MOVED B Mathews V seconded H Smith XI accept 1980 Indoor World Championships proposal motion passed unanimously XV 1982 CONTROL LINE WORLD CHAM PIONSHIPS MOVED J Worth ED seconded V Mankowski IX submit 1982 CL world championship proposal Chicago modelers ClAM FAI aeromodeling committee tentative offer motion passed unanimously XVI 1980 SPACE MODELS CHAMPION SHIPS Worth advised Council AMA automatically involved Rocketry world championships because AMA National Aero Club NAC country responsible FAI Thus Rocketry WC organizers must address FAI through AMA noted AMA has nor will have financial commitment world championships AMA protected liability modeling activity MOVED C Foreman IV seconded C Piper Council sanction Space World Championships sponsored organized National Association Rocketry motion passed unanimously XVII REQUEST FOR 1980 AAAA CON TROL LIiE SANCTION MOVED V Mankowski IX seconded H Smith Xl award 1980 Control Line AAAA sanctioned contest rating Winston-Salem North Carolina meet applied motion passed unanimously XVIII REINSTATEMENT OF CATEGORY OUTDOOR ORNITHOPTER RECORDS item dealing member wished AMA record reinstated referred Free Flight Contest Board general con sensus XIX WORLD EVENT SANCTION CLAR IFICATION recounted Califor nia club advertised 2-meter soaring meet World Championship Headquarters advised parties involved AMA sanctioning could granted using such nomenclature such advertising premature governing body international activities FAI has sole authori ty authorize world championship event Worth advised however sanction issued terminology applied World Cup Worth asked Council guidance con cerning further action MOVED V Mankowski IX seconded C Foreman IV Executive Coun cil go rocord recognizing world championship 2-meter soaring meet principals directed future clear through Headquarters prior release advertising depicting world class event motion passed 10 2 against VI Pres XX CLARIFICATION OF ALLOWABLE EXPENSES FOR FAI TEAM PRACTICE Executive Director advised Council both instances team practice funding policy applied additional costs other what Council previously approved requested Worth asked Council review policy give determination future application MOVED J Grigg II seconded J Embry VIII existing FAI world championships team practice funding policy cairified include round trip travel practice city two nights lodging minimum expense AMA motion passed amended 1 8A 11 1 against VIII AMENDMENT H Cain VI seconded J Scarborough X exception motion 18 would subject Executive Council review decision amendment passed 11 1 against V XXI NMPRA RESPONSE TO COUNCIL RE SAFETY RULES Council discussed several responses approaches issue safety RC Pylon events noted NMPRA authored set safety criteria Formula Quarter Midget recommending officially adopted included AMA Rule Book MOVED J Worth ED seconded J Embry VIII Executive Council recommend RC Contest Board enac ting Safety/Emergency proposal necessary NMPRA safety recommendations pertains Formula Quarter Midget adopted included next Rule Book motion passed 8 3 against V VI IX 1 abstained Pres MOVED H Smith Xl seconded J Embry VIII recommend RCCB page 48 section 41 RC Sport Pylon Racing 1978/79 AMA Rule Book second last line words Quarter Mid get inserted after Formula-I last line word recommended re placed required motion passed 8 3 against II V VI 1 abstained Pres President directed under authority NMPRA recommendations adopted subject RCCB ratification NMPRA safety rules should pub lished next issue Model Aviation immediate effectivity XXII AMA PUBLIC RELATIONS POSTER J Scarborough X reported mem ber district created large poster idea utilized hobby shops purpose displaying local club information Executive Director remarked approved budget still has $3000 promo tion AMA hobby shops poster idea could incorporated package developed project President directed consideration given poster proposition ex penditures remain within current bud get XXIII FLYING SITE President Witt ap pointed committee make recommenda tions Council regarding flying site aid proposals committee appointed follows ChairmanC Foreman C Piper H Cain Minutes November 9-10 1979 Ex ecutive Council Meeting concluded next month Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode islard nunt DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President l4ihIand Avenue Atkiesnn NH t3tl 1 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NJ 03060 Raymond Giboulean 39 High St Old Town Mt 04468 George Parker 7 Paul Dr LeeMA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Dr Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kittery ME 03904 Reappointment AVPs writing still havent heard form few AVPs Con test Board members reaffirm willing ness continue offices Next issue will have update new appointments necessary will New England Champs again 1980 according Bob Brodeur Nashua just phoned say probably Fitchburg will site 3rd 4th weekend August will New England District meeting EXPO according recent meeting South Shore RC people Continued next page April 1980 77 Effective communication two-way Street AMAs non-paid volunteer offi cers doing utmost make AMA kind organization mem bers wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-presidentj area Complete communications link write duced rubber-powered model kits advertised Model Airplane News 1929 time came scene 1947 dad machine tool company several employees Stunt fliers famous Harold Red Reinhart Red won Plymouth Internationals back 1954 Another modeler lot fluence Larry Scarinzi Stunt Super Satan Combat Fox engine fame Later influences came likesofGeorge Aldrich Bill Werewage Lew McFarland Bob Gialdini Gene Schafer Jim Kostecky Bob Gieseke Ther person owe flying ability however Bill Simons Bill took profile ioop crash days becoming competition Stunt flier started development Genesis series stunters winter 1972 first two 35-size airplanes 560 squares ship won 1978 World Championships much larger version 720 squares between ships de velopment involved seven other versions various engines prop combinations World airplane used OS Max 40 FSR custom three-bladed prop Although am now Associate Editor Flying Models magazine until re cently own company dealt hob items company Control Speciali ties Corp mostly well-known foam wing work father has taken over production accessory line still cut foam wing two side following list contest achieve ments Eastern States Championship Cham pion 1974 1975 1976 1977 did fly 1978 1979 1975 King Orange Champion 1976 National Champion 1976 holder Jim Walker Cup presented Grand Na tional Stunt Champion third place 1977 Stunt FAI Team Trials World Champion 1978 also five straight top 10 finishes AMA Nationals way personal info am 32 500 Watts years old married Marianne have two children Robert David 2t/2 Brian James 11 months am member Garden State Circle Burners club New Jersey Charlie Limber earliest attempt Control Line Speed circa 1972 Profile Proto accidental due fact local federation model clubs pushed event age categories first few years punctu ated small disasters after awhile got going about fast anyone Delaware Valley During period Tom Kerr fellow club member Philadelphia Sky Pirates interested brother Lee FAI Power Free Flight outdone felt try FAI Speed Sibling rivalry 1973 met Bob Hemenway Clif Norman Bob really got started first FAI plane built designed Clif took few years get competitive FAI event what learning about Rossi engines making fiberglass parts learning fly properly meeting Doc Jackson etc etc After medium orgy winter 1975 designed all-fiberglass enclosed pipe assymetrical plane still fly turned out fast stable practically unserviceable ship Prior 1977 Nats FAI Team Trials good fortune latch onto Chuck Schuette perennial FAI Speed team member California infor Power 8 Watts 500 Watts 8 Watts 68 Watts 10 Watts 300 Watts 100 Watts District ReportCant home John Jean Smith will probably happen June 1st Executive Council meeting Orlando FL January 19th two days before writing Significant news will covered elsewhere issue am happy about museum started Orlando will release pertinent news about Shea Stadium incident issue Insurance liability some disagreement type release last months issue did pre clude much being said other column good friend John Grigg quite expertly covered episode missed Horrace Cain meeting sent Glenn Lee repre sentative John Embry sent old fire-horse John Clemens meeting John did duty saw Speaking duty following recent recap newly released frequencies New England should made public new service legal people Washington provides periodically will dis tributed VPs designated frequency co ordinator district will publish received will phone key areas necessary should further releases come about Transmitter LocI FrequencyLicensee 7564MHzCranston RI RI State Police Greenville RI RI State Police Black Plain RI RI State Police Holyoke MA MA State Police 7554MHzWilbraham MA NE Rescue Squad Sanford ME Auclair Transport Manchester NH Auclair Transport 7314 MHz Lancaster NH NH State Police New Jersey Ynk II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grigg District II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive tnckpnrt NY 14094 Associate Vim-Presidents Pete Bianchini 260S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 John Byrne 36-29 213th Sn Bayside NY 11361 Frank Drench 9 Willow Ave Pincanaway NJ 06854 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Tows River NJ 06753 Adam Santter 50 Ravdi Rd Apt A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Tom Silver RD 3 Bye 412 Messena NY 13662 Hank Sminh2 LorraiveAveAnburvNY 13021 months report will honor two districts top Control Line fliers Bob Hunt Charlie Lieber both qualified 1980 FAI team both hail New Jersey Bob defending World Champ Stunt let him tell story Bob Hunt have flying competi tion Stunt 15 years having brought up perfect modeling environment have flying life father James Hunt started modeling around 1918 1927 started company promation provided considerably upgraded competence FAI Speed event 1977 Team Trials started out falling up yes up steps motel Riverside breaking both models After repairs test flew best model control line broke What horror Anyway got back up ship going fast enough team place World Champs 1978 dis appointing sense Americans though taken hostage capable much better times winning team championship Woodoule Carl Dodge took time off team racing help get time did Certainly American team qualifying times 1980 Championships Poland indicate will strong threat can get act together am look ing forward representing US once again sampling excellent Polish bloat thin rylvania Virgivia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown Distritt III Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45236 Associate Vice-Presidents Joe Eiben 36960 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Fraveis Flaharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnat St Philadelphia PA 19107 As column being written am pre paring leave attend first council meeting full fledged member voting privileges have feeling will spend considerable amount time discuss ing recent tragic accident Shea Stadi um feel compelled inform facts matter saying during half time show being flown Electronic Eagles show team flying lawn mower model crashed crowd seriously injuring two spectators few days later spec tators died hospital other injured spectator released form hospital recovering much can said timesee elsewhere AMA News section some other details another slightly pleasant less bad news subject have re port spite fact reported earlier Nats Wilmington OH 99% sure 1% chance has arisen now very questionable due contract negotiations going between people control airfield major air freight company its use consolida tion point meantime other possible sites Midwest being explored includ ing Chanute Air Force Base Illinois Rickenbacker Airfield Columbus OH area Lake Charles apparently available else fails people would rather see midwest Nats possible club district needs use new Scale film Marvelous Miniatures club meeting whatever should have copies time read Unlike District II counterpart dont like parking belly Ill sign off GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED 78 Model Aviation Delaware rict Columbia land h Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 617 Pehite Drive Mechaoicsville VA 23111 Associate VicePresidenta Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottunille VA 22901 V Dill Helms 2000 Tynola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Snotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DR 19809 John Preston 7012 Elnira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 District IV members have asked question Yes model aircraft accident Shea Stadium New York man has died result happened during half-time show being put Electronic Eagles Greater New York RC Association donrt have details time AMA Council will filled January Council meeting know very sorry has happened Despite safety precautions take can did happen have insurance preach safety much AMA has excellent safety record indi vidual flier have kept up record Still happens receive lot bad pub licity good things AMA has done seem get overlooked People start talk ing about stopping show team program allowing show teams have AMA sanctions insurance coverage Just stop think what would happen stopped automobile racing other sport just because accident death involved during race game wouldnt long before would no sports participate Dont get wrongI am very sorry happened lets make rash decisions before know facts Lets look what happened learn time year would good time club go over its flying field safety rules update modify Make sure club member understands practices safety As safe we perfect never will harder try fewer accidents will have interested parties could participate Trans-Am Race sure read two-part article Bob Doris Rich wrote January February sues Model Aviation Its very interesting article Riches have done great job writing still think should again Speaking magazine articles hope quarter scale fans did miss Al Novotniks article Model Airplane News about QSAA Fun Fly Las Vegas super arti cle very good photos well worth reading Feb 80 issue would like take opportunity thank District IV club newsletter editors hard work thank sending read enjoy italso keepsme up-to-date whats happening District IV Penal Institution Model Program February issue Model Aviation page 76 excellent article penal institution program suggest District IV club president read article will give idea what could done local area about finding flying sites developing model building program federal state penal institutions program will work local clubsfollow up AMA has laid ground work rest up Maybe nothing area contact local law enforcement officers find out sure could lead county state supported fly ing site Whats Happening District IV MAX-FAX DC Maxecutors Newsletter came interesting article German WW II Dornier 335A-0 aircraft Seems innovative aircraft weighed 20000 lbs wingspan length slightly over 44 two DaimlerBenz603E-1 engines developing total 3600 hp takeoff top speed 475 mph rear engine alone could propel craft 350 mph first German aircraft configured tri cycle landing gear ejection seat long fuselage low aspect ratio wing clean lines make visible candidate scale enthusiastics looking twin engine project Alabama o gia issippr to Rico South tarolira essee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham Al 35219 205 879-5550 Associate Vice-Presidents John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thorolee St Charleston Hgts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr NashoilleTN 37205 Joseph Micalizni SR 00866 Boo 1532 Falardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman P0 Box 1643 Eglin AFB FL 32542 Harry Sheram P0 Boo 4506 Birmingham AL 35206 Tom Thacker 2390C Lawrencenille Hwy Decatur GA 30033 Central Florida its site AMA Model Airplane Muse um exact location Wings Wheels Museum Orlando Wings Wheels located Orlando International Air port within minutesof Disney World Sea World other vacation attrac tions AMA Executive Council toured impressive facilities Wings Wheels day before Council meeting evening District V Central Florida meet ing Wings Wheels arranged week advance limited publicity Over 200 modelers several clubs far away St Petersburg met Executive Council watched Johnny Clemens get award NAA saw Modelings Grand Illusions Gossamer Condor Fly toured museum dont believe entirely coinci dence day after terrific show support local modelers Wings Wheels offered AMA choice area thats different inherent two engine in-the-wing thrust-line problems interested investigating project get hold Dom Smithsonian Air Space Library Possibly hell send listing what material have file air craft Prince Georges R/C Club Quickie 500 Area Meeting Report Jim Isham stated PGRC will have three races year April 27th CDd Joe Solko July 20th CDd Roger Binger September 14th CDd Fred Melton CCRCs races will run June 8th October 5th CBRC will run race August 24th new rules developed area meeting will apply Propellers will stock props will same brand name size Any aircraft involved mid-air will BLACK flagged other planes continue flying Triangle Prop Spinners New control line club Raleigh-Cary Triangle area new club just starting information contact Bob Nicks 1211 Brookgreen Dr Cary NC 27511 Bob have requested AMA send club charter informa tion other things have requested Welcome AMA District IV Kent County Aeromodelers Inc received new newsletter month Kent County Aeromodelersits called Mosqui Bite club located Dover DE Thanks newsletter fellows keep coming Wings Wheels Museum no cost AMA AMA course will have bear cost installing maintaining its own exhibits District V have privilege opportunity serve host AMA Model Airplane Museum will working closely Frank Ehiing AMA Museum Curator both will need considerable help Orlando Central Florida area local museum support will also need volunteers everywhere help lo cate worthy items should included museum help plan design exhibits help restore models engines etc Vol unteers encouraged send Frank names special interest talents can used conjunction museum would also like input special interest groups Although Executive Council voted $10000 initial museum costs voluntary contributions would certainly help speed museum its way insure have quality exhibits wont settle anything less incidental costs associated establishing muse um Storage work space must set up space available no cost must made usable treasured items need crated shipped present storage sites across country display cases must built bought plan propose some special ways rec ognizing individuals clubs special terest groups hobby shops manufacturers etc contribute financial support museum No need wait formal plan however need money now Send contri butions tax deductible to AMA Headquarters Please state contribu tion museum give us name Continued next page April 1980 79 SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT District V Report Cont address gift can recognized lot work some additional finan cial help bit luck could have Grand Opening AMA Model Air plane Museum conjunction Tan gerine Meet January 1 981 may have keeping up various discussions about re-locating AMA Headquarters January Executive Council meeting appointed chairman committee study proposals develop ideas etc Chuck Foreman Dave Brown also committee have suggestions opinions about AMA Headquarters location please let other two members committee know soon possible AMA Nats treasured institution model airplane builders what about AMA members cant conveniently go Nats because ex treme distance Joseph Micalizzi example couldnt get last years Nats orga nized Puerto Rico Nats have similar Nats Hawaii Alaska Jim Scarborough Homer Smith committee study situation wel come ideas What think about fellow would make trip Florida carry own seafood District VP Cliff Piper did just January New Hampshire didnt know what expect Sunshine State also thought orange trees behind hotel fakes because oranges marked S unkist South Carolina well represented AMA Executive Council meeting Sally Jackson five year old daughter AVP Rich ard Jackson After listening few minutes model airplane talk readily gave proxy daddy left mother visit Disney World made lot sense did Executive Council IIIvos C Indiana ucky nusi VI DISTRICT REPORT Ilorrace Cain District VI VicePresident 525 Weidner Road Butfalo Grose IL 60090 Associate Vice-Presidents chuck Delano 4631 N Milchner Indianapolis IN 46226 Richard Gerling III 3611 Oreenfield Rd Guincy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 401 S Birch Plattsburg MO 64477 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme Rd university City MO 63132 Jim Sears P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Bob Underwood 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 Weather cares about WX Will mild winter bring white July 4th dont need bad summer Too much activity being planned what needed two weekends week Six days flying rest devil working sounds okay fuel manufacturers make money vultures will have share Thermals long skinny-winged birds colors Sailplanes definitely fast-growing seg ment RC District VI things everywhere Monroe y Rs. rIIeE Lulti peted New Years Day tne trophy held won Jack Fike center standing competition included Tom Osborne Bob Wat son Kneeling L-R Ron Kelly Arkie Ander son Hal Esser club can contacted through T Osborne 3312 Tilson Place Bloomington IN 47401 Southern Indiana Louisville KY area has new Sailplane group KISSKY-IN Soar ing Society Dan Childers 1317 Scenic Drive Clarksville IN 47130 SOAR Greater Chicago operates several fields has very active Soar ing program Contact Dan Pruss Soaring Edi tor MA Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 AVP Helen Olsen advises can compete District Fun-Fly using Sailplanes competition Power fliers say Great Are Sailplane fliers feel ing frisky Palos Park RC Club Chicago area forming Air Show Team replacing annual Pattern meet two-day Scale Air Show June 14-15 Show features awards static display evening din ner Ray Fuller 312 599-2555 Palos RC Club PO Box 92 Orland Park IL 60462 Syntronic Aero Club Ft Thomas KY Skywriter interesting figureson model ers purchasing power 25000 modelers burned quart fuel per week would 6250 gallons $10 per gallon $62500 spent weekly nice may figures available indicating modelers contri bution local national economies new club Indianapolis 500 RC Club hosting Pattern contest Indianapolis Raceway Park June 14-15 An excellent site $2500 cash awards will bring out Big Boys Leo Dickey 1028 N Illinois Street Indianapolis IN 46204 RCers near Craigville IN needing flying site contact AG Kunkel Lazy K Airport Craigyille IN 46731 Hobby shop flying field available Things March 23 Illinois Valley RC Club Mall Show Peru Mall March 30 Indoor Contest St Louis MO March 29-30 RC Sports Flyers Static Show Cross Country Mall Mattoon IL trophies Bill Basham 217 235-1 565 April 17-20 Palos Park Air Show Display Orland Park Mall Orland Park IL Palos RC PO Box 92 Orland Pk IL 60462 April 26-27 Southern Indiana Modelers Mint Julep Scale Meet Rough River State Park KY Sport Precision Scale January 19th Executive Council meet ing will find G Lee District VI representa tive simply cannot attend may best violated honor bound duty re vealing executive session activities may true yet cannot understand AMA should have secrets AMA engaged competitive business activities does formulate plans projects competi dive bidding firm belief AMA should totally responsive membership membership owes AMA nothing AMA owes membership thing As long sit Council plan inform what learn addition will speculate future happenings reasons some actions etc based understand ing events experiences thirty years modeling rather unfriendly terms have recent ly used describe Still will agree programs policies asked majority membership and/or clear ly benefit general membership Although above sounds negative positive action being think course AMA being turned towards action contemporary future problems Theres high ground ahead climb isnt too steep mountain climbers keep plugging things will get better Next monththe promised article No procrastination maybe Iowa C Mirlvan esota C Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Geoff Styles District VII Vice-President 6060 N Lydell Avenue Whitefish Bay WI 53217 Associate Vice-Presideits James Clark 444 Woodview Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 John C Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 Williaw Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tn St Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsett Dr Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lowbardy Lv. Crystal MN 55428 First let thank newsletter editors District VII clubs have started mail newsletters appreci ated will find useful activi ties Please keep coming January 19 1980 Executive Coun cil meeting will have held inOrlandoFL will first Council meeting will have able vote Some District VII members have touch per son also mail let have thoughts agenda items appeared Model vlation agenda Council meet ings always published purpose would delighted hear District VII people views want able have handle what District feels rather lust vote what want important items concerned show team accident Shea Stadium New York serious incident gave rise much comment District almost constructive can please use AVP channel comments keeps him ball game helps reduce cor respondence load Two enthusiasts Dis trict VII made RC Modeler magazine January issue Larry DAttillo arti cle published page 83 concerning engine propeller selection large models John Lusk Madison WI MARCS Club mentioned Ken Willards column sub mission some basic design information have many very talented modelers 80 Model Aviation district Unfortunately always easy find way share informa tion available newsletter exchange helps provided people contribute own club newsletters Got some photos month some courtesy Twin Cities folks HQ Note package containing origi nal manuscript Styles photos described somehow deilvered time issue column composed second copy manuscript unfortu nately duplicate photos available nice show last Thanksgiving Registry Hotel Bloomington MN annual event good weather side over 1500 people passed through exhibits Photo No 1 gives idea displays Terry Taylor AVP Dis trict VII plaid jacket talking John Krekelberg Twin Cities R/C Club Photo No 2 some Sig Kougars flown Blue Eagles Show Team other mod els background Photo No 3 Craig Flash Christensen Minnesota Soaring Society front club display Minneapolis Piston Poppers put CL fly ing demo parking lot Vikings Stadium right across hotel Other clubs taking part show men tioned exception Minneapolis Model Aero Club Photos provided Tony Saunderson Howard Evanson capable member plastic model club dis played 72 1/72nd Scale F4-C Phantoms Great publicity show bunch hard working modelers MARCS Madison WI sponsor ing Slope Soar Contest Lodi WI April 27 1980 flew site last year part fun fly great time Must best sites whole country400 feet straight up down depending look am sure will get small idea place photos No 4 No 5 times eight planes air Thermal activity great day flights close hour made Some pilots Pattern men some Pylon racers some average Glider guider everyone good time Landings hairy landing areas studded bushes rocks mak ing spot selection great care necessity Fliers hand Green Bay Fond du Lac Milwaukee Madison private site owned Mr Rasmussen MARCS very lucky have access am looking forward busy schedule month January 12th will see us Green Bay banquet contest planning meeting Usually clubs northeast ern Wisconsin Fox Valley meet plan year Members Madison Milwaukee also show up coordinate calendars year attended get gether last year found great amount friendship conviviality final comment please keep AVP informed what happening own club have interesting events sort would happy hear about report rest District must have fliers out Jan uary 1st celebrate New Year Lets have photo two intrepid souls Until next month good building good landings fortunate enough get out flying keep newsletters rolling mailman thinks am bootlegger am sure Arkansas siana Meeros homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII VicePresident 509 So Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Associate Vice-Feesidents Buzz Averill 9117 La Barranea NE Alburquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 william Hurley III 927 Commerce Fleasanton TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Barolesnille OK 74003 old saying cheer up things could worse cheered up sure enough things got worse Worse game means national strike Oil Chemical Atomic Workers though em ployees plant work members OCAW honoring picket line OCAW Thus about 350 super visory personnel like myself working seven 12-hour days week operate plant normally has over thousand employees means virtual stop activiites except eating sleeping working dont believe ask District VIII RC Contest Coordinator Bob Talley Bob also oil business same shape Im Bob advises contest tulorade as aska h Sakota h Dakura IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowski District IX VicePresident 105 Waldo Circle Bolleege Nt 68005 Associate VieePresidents Charles Branvon 2220 Mariposa Blvd. Casper wv 82601 Paul Kegel 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 Travis McGinnis 8027w 81st Circle Areada CO 80005 Jim OFteilly 4760 N Battin Wichita KS 67220 Jim Rickects 516S Cloadas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Two months ago reported Metro Denver Modeling Council spiritual ly financially supported FAI team practice Denver extra funds have since donated team fund next team can also avoid being short great source pride able report about kind enthusiasm sup port us can sure World Champion RC Aerobatic Teams effort helped demonstration support spirit AMA members Participating MDMC clubs included following Mile Hi RCers Miniature Aero Sportsters Arvada Association Modelers Jefco RCers Denver RC Eagles Reminders district display booth available number club patches sanctions still being handled chance have received yours yet have pa tience pleasetheyll becoming through AMA Executive Council met lando FL January 19 reason stated above yours truly attend ance However District VIII well repre sented person Johnny Clemens virtue legal councels opinion presented recently submitted written ballot items listed published agenda Thats think need certainly better no vote information have received far about meeting asof January 28 no final word Nats location Ohio still trying has problems Two sites District VIII also being considered sites has hosted Nats three times recent years stands ready another go now have heard about unfortunate accident Shea Stadium De cember 9 young man hit model later died injuries have facts Ill make no attempt relay anything However hopefully facts known will presented soon possible Safety tip month safety glasses minor investment keeping eye sight intact life Continued next page April 1980 81 District IX Report Con t Grand Island NE GI Modelers Asso ciation Continues send much apprecia ted letters along newsletter Thank Larry Shanks Grand Island Mod elers Association keeping us formed Z7 New Fields Wichihawks Wichita KS want remind have new site Control Line activities new paved circles will make annual rallies spring fall much inviting Spring Rally will May 3rd 4th thisyear Orbiting Eagles will open new field May 17th 18th triple contest AMA Sanction No 1 District IX Control Line fliers now have two new sites try out year Speaking new fields George Hunter put together perhaps best Got Get flying site article ever seen Georges Jefco Club Denver take pride AMA Headquarters plans uses article information Next time see George tell him thanks What has done will heir modelers forvearsto come few copies left want copy South Carolina Fun Fly Championship rules send stamped self-addressed envelope Richard Jackson VP SC District V Thanks Rich ard giving copy Frequencies District VPs being supplied copies FCCs Master Non-Government Frequency List first possible conflict models have noticed Topeks KS mainte nance department Department Transportation operates unit 7564 white green kind information can save lot heartache such large volume material reports am now looking frequency monitor observer coordinator review mate rial report possible conflicts moni tors findings will reported column AMA clubs areas have volunteers National Notes official minutes November Executive Council meeting synopsis January meeting should appear issue very next issue Model Aviation official presentation minutes will tell membership almost everything happened Almost Yes al Unfortunately seven Council members majority some abstentions have decided number reasons find agreeable official report membership need include made seconded mo tions voted Council meeting reference group has mea sure performance representative voting record emphatically Arizona lnrna , da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armoar Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Associate VmcePresidentn Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolre 1100 West Shaw Fresno CA 93711 Lonnie Kroeber 4298 Boulder Hwy. Las Vegas NV 89121 John Pond 4269 tyoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Bun 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beach CA 90908 Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter salt Lake City UT 94117 seems like just yesterday since wrote last months report time sure passes quickly youre having fun past month has fairly busy invited back Yucaipa Valley RC Flyers monthly meeting Prior meeting met club secretary Eloise Coats member John Wiley over excellent meal arranged long pleasant discussion aspects hobby hospitality shown club just cant surpassed Later meeting conducted club president Dave Johnson Jr met talked several club members mem ber junior name Danny Waltz grilled AMA business crafti ness trial lawyer kid real interest goings AMA club requested bring both movies Marve lous Miniatures Modelings Grand Illu sions Time permitting would view both turned Out keeping busi ness portion meeting short talk very short able see both club thoroughly enjoyed next function attended San Valeers monthly meeting progressive Free Flight club has around long time has lot famous fliers members Probably famous would Bob Hunter Gf Satellite City purveyors Hot what presents behalf during national meetings Half information now readily available certain can still write AMA Headquarters make arrangements purchase copy unedited minutes should nec essary possible same attitude will later spread recording voted against Council decision am urging write once district vice president AMA presi dent Headquarters let feelings issue known AMA member should want know has right know doing what have no way knowing peo ple read column no way knowing agree thoughts presented Perhaps time find out difficult thing generate letter writing campaign agree Coun cii needs completely open however have left Write VP today let us totally accountable completely open other Next month will include two-year re view promised last month list still District IX season flier program Stuff Bob no longer member meeting discovered way put shine fiberglass prop coat prop Hot Stuff rub metal polish will shine like new penny club has obtained new field Free Flight almost unheard boom construction days Southern Califor nia find did Its near Ontario Motor Speedway say its category two field showed club Modelingt Grand Illu sions big hit particularly enjoyed Peanut Scale portion met club president Lou DElia first time meeting real live wire keeps club moving brisk pace Ralph Prey went meeting show way Ralph needs no intro duction Free Flight clan Hes written articles trimming Free Flight models really knows stuff Two nights later went up Pasadena Center deliver AMA portable booth used during Bill Northrops International Modeler Show Also night would having tryouts Indoor electric powered contest held during show ran across long time Free Flighter Toshi Matsuda prior mentioned Lou DElia watching fun electric RC models blimps really something see understand models stayed aloft over hour half during show course blimps capable battery powered air plane next night saw headed south San Diego Orbiteers annual banquet Orbiteers held fancy restaurant north edge San Diego festivi ties presided over out going president Judy Painter awarded power high point year new president Guy Kirkwood Guy also won Orbiteer year award No small feat highly com petitive Free Flight club also presented John Oldenkamp scroll National Free Flight Society bestowed him 82 Model Aviation Nats developing P30 concept Since wasnt Nats yet received same Harry Steinmetz awarded NFFS honor promoting P-30 want mention unique centerpiece table small pylon done up checkerboard paint scheme two small cardboard models Goodyear racers going around held out fine wire wing tip highly detailed models looked real stand off Scale distance designer builder Bob Womack congratu lated thought effort went pieces showed new film Modelings Grand Illusions well re ceived club enjoyed next morning Saturday saw headed back up Pasadena rub shoulders crowd MS AMA booth manned Carl Maroney Betty Stream Bev Wisniewski handled AMA member ships problems two gals have among hardest working unpaid members AMA has hearty thanks both Bevs daughters Mindy Anne would spell times spent enjoyable day watching electric RC competition looking models display also lined up several club meetings attend arose 330 am next morning go 120 miles back San Diego time order make 700 am start Mission Bay Marathon went down attempt re-qualify Boston Mara thon move aimed cutting size field Boston Athletic Club increased qualifying standard three half hours three hours ten minutes Im gald report Ill Boston April surpassed standard have applied admission Boston Marathon As soon race over jumped back car hightailed home quick shower back Pasadena rest IMS goings must admit glad show closed packed up booth got home rest IMS show good turnout year Local television gave us good coverage Exposure sort sure helps hobby sent film Marvelous Minia tures Bob Kampmann show club Red Barons Sacramento club attended earlier projector died before could see film Hes going ship film Ken Ray mond Torrey Pine Gulls Soaring club will show banquet early February booth available use mall shows exhibitions Just let know want Want meeting Let know Ill fit As can see report Ive lots free time Oh cant make Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday week Ill Orlando Council meeting Tell about next month District X has four people have qualified represent USA 1980 Control Line World Championships Poland Theyve teams before highly qualified contacted asked thumbnail sketch back ground could work report four sent anything guess dont want publicity wont mention names THERMALS Alaska o ana os ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Cuber 1607 S non Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Rt 1 Box 48 Broadniew MT 59015 Ed MeColloagh 535E 81 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Rncio 26808 Donor Cr Kent WA 98031 Chock Thompson N 3813 Normandie Spokane WA 99205 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St. RedmondWA 98052 Joy Farmer Benton County R/C Club called recently gave formation years Exposition held 12th 13th April Benton County Fair Grounds Corvallis OR categories events will same last year Joy says expect have trophies first place special certificates second third event Prizes Fun Fly will merchandise should plenty go around Entries will accepted 12th between 10 am 2 pm can picked up 4 pm 13th Joy expects brochures out details time RAMS show havent seen already better see club secretary someone has Fun Fly will held Benton County R/C club field year number reasons will Control Line demon strations fairgrounds site first time Exposition expecting have Free Flight display area might bring favorite bird Benton County R/C Club Exposition has developed really fine show aimed modeler rather public has number advantages modeler have nice variety events categories certainly deserve tention plan hold district meeting EXPO hope see falls think have troubles department Al Critschell editor Red Apple Flyers newsletter club hails Wenatchee known Ap ple Capital World Anyway recent issue contained following comment Al members concerns flying field Things point time verge becoming precarious nutshell 20 acres adjacent us back up hill toward 4th SE upon rests mobile home about become sewage processing area could cause considerable number problems us few days land owner will receive official letter out lining particulars urging individual attend hearing condi tional use permit wish best District Xl scene winter Drizzle Circuit What five race cIr cuit Northwest Sport Races Control Line variety races start December completed April ral have al ready held Points accumulated race going toward year end trophies top three points winners plus fast heat Marsh race will Seattle Carkeek Park 9th atid will hosted SkyRaiders April race will Eugene airport 13th will hosted Propspinners races usually accompanied other events Infor mation available John Thompson Mike Hazel Mike 1319 Aspen St Eu gene OR 97401 John 1411 Bry ant Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 Seattle SkyRaiders being reorga nized rather have Allyn Johnson R Stevenson J Fuller have among prime movers others have helped out club has number fun events contests hosting Drizzle Circuit races get information club doings call Al Johnson Hobby House Hol man Road Good luck guys following program stolen Portland Barnstormers newsletter Steve Tischler editor Barnstormers Flight Proficiency Program course designed train new comer Sport RC Modeling can short period time capable going club field fly himself herself confidence success course consists eight levels first four designed take novice has never flown plane get him/her fly confidence levels must flown instructor remaining levels Intermediate Advanced fliers classification levels follows 0 1 2 3Trainee 4 5Intermedi ate 6 7Advanced 8Instructor Level 0 course person has never flown RC plane Tests following levels *Level 1A Demonstrate ability con trol plane level flight B **Demonstrate right hand turns maintaining altitude C **Demonstrate left hand turns main taining altitude *Level 2Demonstrate ROG land launch take off steady climb perform Level 1 Level 3Level 1 2 plus landing field undamaged condition complete solo flight Levels 1 2 3 apply gliders well power aircraft *Level 4Take off climb out three 90 degree right hand turns land first ap proach runway Level 5Level 4 plus 180 degree left right hand tight level turns Immelmann level inverted flight touch go Level 6Levels 4 5 plus square loop outside loop inside right flat eight level inverted flight 180 degree level turn inverted Level 7Levels 4 5 6 plus three con secutive horizontal rolls double lmmelmann Cuban eight well straight level verted flight includes 360 degree turn remaining level inverted Level 8All above plus successfully train student pilot through Level 4 above tests will performed club field away pit spectator area tests will administered club members qualified club instruc tors *70 flown presence quali fied instructor **Rectangle square pattern April 1980 83 FLIGHT Sheldon Ybanez Wins Third AMA CL Postal Contest Runners-up Chris Scott Jeft Cordle & Mark Pruett year Roanokes pride Sheldon Ybanez nosed out two-time winner Chris Scott take first place Academys 1979 FaIl Flying Fair CL models Flown September through November con testants 18 years age under rules allowed kind built-up model 35-foot lines Contestants started engines launched ROG flew 48 laps man datory pit stop refueling type contest against clock calls pre-flight planning practice Low times require fast pit stop well sleek airplane hot engine Ten year old Sheldon Vbanez fiew seven times working time down 2462 first flight 2101 sixth seventh attempt both engine mount part ed company rest plane 22nd lap want stress safety ur ging pit crew timers on-lookers stay safe distance during race Sheldons model same Mighty Might flew last year has 15 wingspan 13 fuse lage weighs 4 ounces sports butterfly tail prop Chops carbon/fiberglass 5 diameter x 45 pitch engine Kustom Kraftsmanship Cox 049 Black Widow Congratualtions Sheldon Chris Scott again flew record holding Little White Mouse could equal fantastic 2027 last year New postals Jeff Cordle third place winner six Jeffs flights made mandatory pit stop after 24th lap best flight both lowest time 24 laps 1009 shortest pit stop 15 seconds Jeff told us needed work pit stops flying kind race takes patience lots practice Fred Kocher Von Cloud conducted Shreveport LA contest Salvation Army Boys Clubs baseball field club has model airplane program about seven years started Shreveport Area Radio Kontrol Society boys call club Sky Hawks Henry Hawk club emblem Mark Pruetts model Black 1 Sheldon C Ybanez 2 Chris Scott 3 Jeff Cordle 4 Mark Pruett 5 Douglas Joseph 6 Jim Jones 7 Howard Banks 8 Warren Joseph 9 Randy Harris 10 Danny & Mike Enholm 11 Reggy Davis Kenny Kyle Roanoke VA Dayton OH Dayton OH Shreveport LA Shreveport LA Spokane WA Spokane WA Shreveport LA Spokane WA Spokane WA Shreveport LA Shreveport LA Widow powered wing single landing gear second year Orin Humphries advisor model club Libby Junior High School Spokane WA has sent times contest held especially conjunction Fall Flying Fair years contes tants completely different last years Jim Jones top man Congratulations entrants looking over results three contests think can safely say times under 3 minutes good under 230 excellent under 210 simply super 2101 2136 2179 311 338 35 45 4030 407 4505 6250 crash crash ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Open modelers 18 younger AMAs third Indoor contest Fly ever can flown size building National Indoor Model Airplane Society fudge factor used adjust times equi tably possible 35 feet height two events HL Glider HL Stick de signs eligible Contest Directors ut adding something extra youngsters efforts Let know can send times postal contest Send Ed Whitten SASE full set rules As caterpillar said other looked up saw butterfly hovering overhead Youll never get up things See next month Mighty Might Little White Mouse Loki 3/4 Goodyear wing wing Bad News Mouse wing Falcon Hunter 84 Model Aviation Io dflU IS WL LIIUI muuuia runt Sky Hawks emblem Henry Hawk ton OH JAN/FEB/MCH INDOOR POSTAL NOW IN FULL FLIGHT Shreveport fliers Front rowMark rruett Kenny Kyle Back rowReggy Davis Dennis Alexander
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/04
Page Numbers: 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84
Summary Jan 19 Executive Council Actions following principal items Council business transacted Winter AMA board directors meeting held lando FL 1 Addition Safety Code item concerning model air shows flying demon strations details fully need sepa rate spectators flying activities will explained separate AMA News report next month Model viotlon following fur ther Council review 2 AMA Budget 1980 preliminary budget approved subject updating Spring Council meeting based anti cipated increase membership over 74000 Note Council meeting over 50000 members already signed up 1980 3 Model Aviation Museum An offer free exhibit storage space Wings Wheels museum Orlando International Airport accepted initial fund budgeted display materials eq uipment Note AMAs Techinical Director Frank Eh ling has named curator AMA museum 4 1980 National Championships dead line February 5th set resolving whether Ohio Nats possible Council decide telephone confer ence call February 9th whether switch San Antonio TX Brooks Air Force Base Problems securing commitment Wil mington OH noted rapidly de veloping possibilities Texas site alternative 5 Free Memberships CDs New require ments approved Only free member ship AA meets two AAA five AAAA Class B meets free membership such meet fifty con testants registered meet otherwise free membership CD runs two such meets year regardless number contestants World Champion ships held USA same requirements National Championships free member ships CD work four days 6 Headquarters Relocation committee appointed chaired Mathews District V VP study current new proNew York Accident MODEL AIR SHOW CRASH BEING INVESTIGATED December 9th during halftime show Shea Stadium model aircraft went out control fatally injuring spectator temporarily hospitalizing second group called Electronic Eagles perform ing RC model aircraft model shape lawn mower flew spec tator seats Two men rushed hospi tal later died lawn mower pilot AMA mem ber other members group However group part AMA show team program cause accident still being investigated further informa tion available present Note initial news media reports told 30 40 pound lawn mower wasntthe weight closer 7 pounds Also reported metal wasntconstruc tion conventional balsa plastic film covering etc Reports also model looping maneuvering above crowd posals also possibility relocating Washington suburbs Note motion pur sue soon possible contract regarding previous offer Springfield OH approved Brown VPIll Foreman VPIV also appointed commit tee 7 Nomination Procedures 1980 Elec tion same procedures 1979 ap proved addition written letter acceptance nominee will re quired received nominating com mittee prior start meeting Note meeting normally scheduled Wednesday night during National Championships 8 Nats Winners FAI Teams ap proved FAI team selection program parti cipants should given opportunity comment before Council acts pro posal Note questionnaire will circulated 1979-80 participants prior next May 3rd Council meeting 9 RC Scale Standoff Team 1980 approved though voted prece dent setting action team would didntit merely circled inside playing field area stadium Ironically Electronic Eagles doing last show performing sports stadia ever since early 1978 per fect safety record before million people flown Shea Stadium times before both baseball foot ball games schedule very demanding though getting paid per forming making large profit expenses involved considerable So going fade out after show end 1979 football season get back normal life some plain old fun flying last show could retire show biz knowing pioneered highly successful PR effort behalf model aviation accident resulted something years PR effort largely unsuccess ful atgetting model aviation onto Sports pages major newspapers Obviously ever kind press opposite what sought went out over UPI newswire picked up local newspapers across country also TV Model aviation suddenly black eye will long time healing funded AMA same extent 1980 RC Precision Scale Team connection World Championships Canada Note Control Line portion cham pionship has cancelled due less five teams being made known Canada prior mid-January 10 Nats Trophies 1980 new design available approximately same cost 1979 Nats trophies approved action taken avoid major increase cost would have involved con tinuing same design recent years 11 Flying Site Committee Report Fol lowing submission written report chairman Foreman District IV VP agreed additional input Council members should submitted develop ment final recommendation Smith Dis trict XI VP approved replace Cain District VI VP resigned com mittee 12 Non-Continental Nets Mathews Dis trict V VP appointed chair commitCon tinued page 74 April 1980 71 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L L o 04-x I --0 Ou z 04I zw o COIL 0 Presidents OUTLQJK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 COUNCIL MEETING Id like start off months col umn making some general comments about January 19th Executive Coun cil meeting go specific areas relate well other events taking place during January next impossible condense some 12 hours discussion form Presidential statement events Also necessity omitting issues due technical legal aspects must consid ered Therefore Council issue concern national membership mentioned column because lack concern cause other aspects involved publication such information mention issue wide concern please look AMA News col umn written formal state ment facts As Council procedures general two items should noted 1 Our legal counsel has advised member Council pres ent meeting may send written vote long quorum out attendance 2 noted rather having long involved minutes Council member wishes add comments minutes should put monthly col umn Sooo ther ado will begin column adding comments AMA Headquarters relocation proposal HEADQUARTERS MOVE motion accept Springfield OH offer made failed vote eight six Except Council members echo positionof Head quarters personnel general agreement long-range ad vantage relocating Headquarters facility AMA would own objections further alternatives should investigated certainly understand burden responsibility Council members feel about such large financial commit ment behalf constituents Surely feel since has just come attention during short two year term decision length time would jumping gun can remember same feelings back several years AMA accountant recommended moving out District Columbia buying own property Incidentally land available time would have paid off time no longer available can also remem ber discussed buying air field Headquarters Nationals siteland also no longer availableand becoming more difficult find vacant land hold Nationals Since election year ago dis cussion Headquarters relocation has agenda item Council meeting information has pub lished nearly issue Model Aviation Out discussion proposal has offered us financial feasibility assistance ownership Springfield OH Besides fact proposal viable least foreseeable future devoted hours effects relocating AMA Headquarters personnel Over past 20 years have directly involved several such relocations am well aware fact proposals always clear-cut may seem After receiving statistics State Federal Government sources found due lower cost living Springfield area apprecia tion property DC vicinitythe effect personnel desiring relocate would substantial wage increase Further estimated 11 full time secretaries clerks would have replaced savings salaries would 43% secretarial 41% clerical total about $32865 total annual staff savings tak ing account personnel prob ably would relocate makes figure much higher Beyond staff salary advantage relocating offer assistance buying building Springfield has much talk about two other sues 1 low rental cost pres ent location 2 value being located seat Federal Govern ment First lease present home will up 1981 highly improbable low rent will continue Second know against law associations lobby virtually relationships Federal Government through legal counsel committees work Government agencies Therefore AMA does receive great benefit being District Columbia cost being adds argument move considers capital expenses equipment con tracts storage could go on fact remains Council divided opinion what constituents want other side debate comment members concerned benefits future want know What doing today Another comment own membership survey showed no interest moving later clarified member no such question asked survey obvious problem have enough input mem bers about feelings subject can say WANT YOUR QUES TIONS AND FEELINGS ON RELO CATING HEADQUARTERS e. should let district VP know feel because takes majority vote Executive Council pass motion relocation AMA SURVEY 24 days since tabulating first surveys received nearly surveys After tabulation re sults left membership priorities first nine items exactly same order Special Events such Trans-Am trade shows etc slipped 11th place Model Aviation Museum 13th Parts II III order percentages remained same 72 Modei Aviation MUSEUM As mentioned March column Model Aviation items AMA Headquarters Execu tive Council have putting consider able time effort rank very low survey Such issue Model Aviation Museum ranking 13th out 14 membership priorities Thus beginning discussing museums able point out Coun Executive Council meeting con vened Orlando FL members Council could look Wings Wheels Museum discuss possibility establishing model air plane exhibit within museum After looking museum talking management proposal free model airplane exhibition space favorably voted Council exhibition will similar Model Aviation Exhibit presently Smith sonian Nations Capitol additional benefits advertising AMA membership handouts Wings Wheels Museum use museum space should eliminate least temporarily need estab lishing own facility NATIONALS1980 Regretfuily still no firm site date 1980 Nationals reported Council meeting Flying Tigers Airline establish base Wilmington OH would until after summer negotiations still going get AMA Nationals sum mer mind Council vot ed hold off other site negotiations couple weeks Several alternate sites have pro posed Charles Parrish pulled together proposal Nationals site Brooks Field San Antonio TX week Flying back form International Modeler Show Pasadena CA able stop San Antonio review proposed sites Base Command er Colonel Walls proposed Indoor site Helicopter Free Flight Soaring sites located short distance Brooks seem have excellent possibilities Nationals Beyond site possibilities great potential assistance local modelers San Antonio groups seem very enthusiastic INDOOR RC years first Indoor Radio Control event held part Interna tional Modeler Show Pasadena progress field since first event last year has phenomenal existing endurance records nearly tripled event has developed point becoming neces sary classify electric types stand ard class includes planes powered ni cad batteries readily available Modelers now exotic silver cell lithium batteries Tony Nacarato made record flight 1 hour 28 minutes 30 seconds using boost-glide system Flying fig ure eight course between tops show booths bottom 30foot truss network Tony used elec tric motor make climbing turns turned motor off glide through crossover point HALL OF FAME show Pasadena also gave opportunity present Council AMM Past AMA Presidents Hall Fame Award Bill Wisniewski What made such special occa sion fact have known Bill since 14-year-old just starting modeling career have present made some outstanding dem onstrations model engine devel opment setting speed records has dedicated years development model aviation have members family seldom has opportunity honor per son feels close fortunate honored four other Hall Fame members presentationJohnnie Brodbeck Carl Goldberg Walt Schroder Ken Willard April 1980 73 SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiIl AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Vernon Wallace Tuscon AZ mailed mc letter saying re ceived regular AMA magazine two munths Before could reply him Kip Smythe answered case Miss Andrea Peterson works full time AMA Headquarters handling such complaints getting YOUR magazine write Miss Andrea Peterson AMA Kip Smythe dont want miss anything may very popular Secre tary/Treasurer read resume last Florida Council meeting told important AMA Nats officials either find some way clean up fiscal shortages Nats lately should give some thought drop ping fragmenting lost $26000 last year Nebraska NOT anybodys fault through mis management critical gasoline shortage fact nobody showed up--simply enough custom ers Yet am elected watch dues money Can ask personal ques tion What would tto Secretary/Treasurer [or informa tion almost unanimous consen sus find some way continue Nats After have going since 1923 may surprised learn 28765 AMA contcstants attended 1291 sanctioned meets last year large small figure about 40% total membership rolls course members attended meet still significant number Truly AMA fliers contest-oriented month want continue saga important NSRCA special interest group Mr Jim Vanderbeck president organi/ation RU Pattern fliers board directors includes representatives trom eight dis tricts US Controlled Aerobatics Bruce shown holding first place little airplane won Conley Flyers meet Atlanta other day picture taken 1979 Nats NSRCA fliers showing just some busy activity Bob Drolen Frank Purpura tuning up winning flights long time Betty Stream Suzi Stream mother Stream Baby Stream edited NSRCA official newsletter K-Factor year Dick Carpenter will takeover editor Good luck Iick its lot hard work t join NSRCA send ten bucks Sally Brown 8534 Ituddleston Drive Cincinnati 01] 45236 See next month Jan 19 Exec Council Summary Continued paqe 71 tee study feasibility Nats type meets outside continental US such loca tions Alaska Puerto Rico Hawaii 13 Sig Cub No 2 AMA Model deci sion Junior Committee proposal tabled pending next Council meeting following trial during Council mem 74 Model Aviation ilke liuntersyalle AL belong the and vow winnrngest club US last year can whip anybody country dares show up district L R Craig Buchanan Syd Austin Jerry Clifton Roscoe Pearson Bruce Underwood Lamar Gilbert Come think folks Ive got couple buddies live up Ohio claim pretty good Pattern Im going write tell stay away Guntersville group wont get little feelings hurtl snap shows four itnportant Pat tern fliers Commonwealth Puer Rico Left right good friend Joseph Micalizi AMA Associate VP Bill Mathews Livia Bermude club secreatry Jane Broun Jim Broun good Pattern fliers TX getting ready fly tier KU Pattern ship 1979 Nats lifeof dont see people dont tend Nats - move r wood District Three Representative NSRCA National Society Radio bers will build otherwise become familiar model 14 Indoor Committee Conference Call approved Indoor Team Selection Committee could make such call using AMA funds following submission agen da other details call management 15 Life Insurance Mail Solicitation authorized Wohiers Co Chicago could make such mailing Spring pro vided stationery did appear AMAs no AMA endorsement implied noted program exclusiveother companies could make similar mailings authorized 16 Safety Committee proposal establishment such committee accepted due lack specifics ap proved ask detailed proposal particular regard purpose au thority 17 Magazine Publication Minutes approved delete names Council member proposers seconders minimize tendency members use ac tions means promoting themselves print official minutes however would continue record persons involved 18 Executive Insurance agreed obtain quotes such coverage pur pose compensating AMA extra costs involved finding replacement event death disablement top sala ried officer AMA 19 First Class Mailings approved annual renewal/ballot mailing AMA members outside continental USA via first class instead bulk avoid late delivery voting problems 20 Council Member Succession list agreed Council member would sub mit name recommendation successor Council consider event incapacitation Note AMA laws provide Council decide should fulfill unexpired term Council member office 21 RC Frequency Coordinator VP requested name someone district RC Frequency Coordinator receive regu AMA Headquarters names locations non-modeler md ustrial commer cial etc licensees 72 MHz band might produce RC interference situations coordinator would advise AMAers frequencies given locality might prob lems agreed VP could coordinator existing officers someone currently officer 22 Time Place Next Meeting Wash ington DC May 34 should noted summary official subject approval official meeting minutes wi/I pub llshed after Council approves next meeting summary however tended give earlier notice basics what decided meeting avoid excessive delay until official minutes finalized should also noted items voted onsome did volve basic policy making directed President following general discussion Minutes Executive Council Meeting--November 9-10 1979 Howard Johnsons Motor Lodge Arling ton VA following attendance President Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Secre tary/Treasurer Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice President District Clifton Piper Atkin son NH VP-Il John Grigg Lockport NY Dave Brown Cincinnati OH proxy VP-Ill Don Lowe VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechan icsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Horrace Cain Buffalo Grove IL AVP-VII Geoffrey Styles Whitefish Bay WI proxy VP-VII Ken Morris VP-VIII John Embry Sulphur LA VP-IX Vince Mankow ski Bellevue NE VP-X Jim Scarborough Redondo Beach CA VP-XI Homer Smith Seattle WA Also attending Al Novotnik General Manager Model Airplane News magazine Jon Raines National Association Rocket ry Ron McNally Control Line Contest Board Chairman Present AMA Headquarters executive staff Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madison FA I/Contest Boards Administrator Carl Wheeley Publisher Model viation maga zine Frank Ehling Technical Director regular meeting AMA Execu tive Council brought order 903 am President chaired meeting Note Districts Ill VII repre sented proxies did have voting privileges maximum number votes 12 9 Vice Presidents President Secretary/ Treasurer Executive Director Before regular agenda taken up three items briefly discussed dis posed follows MOVED J Grigg II seconded J Embry VIII pay round trip airline travel motel expenses two repre sentatives 1980 Wilmington Nats site make presentation November 10 session Council meeting motion passed 10 2 against V IX Note precedent setting ac tion Further such requests will examined separately merit MOVED V Mankowski IX seconded J Grigg II Headquarters have AMA legal counsel investigate possibility write-in vote VP motion made assembly eventuality VP unable physically attend meeting some other alternative whereby vote may cast regardless absence VP motion passed unanimously I MUSEUM REPORT recent trip Orlando FL Wings Wheels muse um operation President Ex ecutive Director produced very favorable impression reported Witt Witt Worth described explained existing museum project elaborating AMA could come part Executive Director remarked optimistic thefinancial aspect several money-producing strategies available Both recommended Coun cil visit Wings Wheels Museum concept warrants consideration further study As extension previous discussion Frank Ehling museum curator AMA asked give views acquisition housing museum articles Ehling explained researching subject Smith sonian Institution DC developed procedures AMA could should estimation now start seeking possession historical items stock AMA museum Ehlings solution housing items interim obtaining permanent loca tion put articles out loan much other museums dowith AMA Headquar ters being central administrative dis tribution point MOVED H Smith Xl seconded V Mankowski IX AMAs legal counsel asked investigate proper documents legal steps liability needs establishing AMA museum motion passed unanimously II MODEL VIA TION MAGAZINE Carl Wheeley Model viation publisher distribu ted estimated preliminary 1980 financial statement Council consideration indica ting magazine would lose money 1980 unless some action taken Wheeley concluded following recommenda tions increase advertising b remove cur rent ceiling number pages c improve rather produce magazine lesser quality Questions discussion followed Wheel eys presentation terminating follow ing motion MOVED McNeill S/T seconded H Smith Xl Council remove restrictions Model viation pertaining number pages amount advertising motion passed 7 5 against II VI VIII Pres Ill GUEST PRESENTATIONS A Relocation AMA Headquarters Ohio President Witt introduced Mr Martin Levine Springfield Ohio Chamber Commerce gave presentation merits advantages relocating Head quarters Springfield presentation included description details archi tects rendering possible building land available construct building cost factors such construction legal inflation real estate interest loan utilities explained money needed such endeavor could burrowed Industrial Revenue Bond Issue tax free approximately 9% interest/25 years total soft hard costs given $49000 per year question answer period followed Mr Levines prospectus other show interest no decisive Council action taken time B FCC Petition Status President Witt introduced Mr jack Smith AMAs legal representative Federal Communi cations Commission Mr Smith law offices Jeremiah Courtney-AMAs legal counsel Mr Smith reported AMAs past pres ent future plans actions expectations obtaining frequencies relief interference problems turning-of-the-wheels FCC explained great detail including thorough explanation process April 1980 75 11/9-10/79 Council Minutes Cant rules changed Mr Smith advised FCC has Petition asking frequencies 13 months has just recently showed positive interest calling meeting concerned parties FCC has requested data support 72MHz frequencies will supplied AMA before end 1979 Following Mr Smith said expected FCC will issue Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM Subsequently after several steps procedure taken likely year two can expect have RC frequencies Meanwhile Mr Smith cautioned counter-productive active impatience such exerting pressure FCC whatever formincluding letter cam paign Permissible however submitted AMA time basis would agreed set technical standards including corporating model industry recommenda tions Mr Smith cited vital need pre sent coordinated effort AMA spokesman concerned As closing remarks Mr Smith suggested copies FCC computer listing identifies industrial 72MHz users available people could asked change some frequencies probably would comply instances approached one-on-one Council expressed much interest concept directed Head quarters secure computer listing Vice President IV SECRETARY/TREASURER REPORT Secretary/Treasurer J McNeill gave re port following topics A Donations S/T asked explain Toledo Weak Signals RC Clubs sizeable donations shown separate item Financial Statement published Model viatian Comptroller Gisele Jackson advised Council donations broken down various funds therefore recog nizable coming particular donor conclusion S/T suggested henceforth donations should reported such financial statement further donations $500 should separately identified independent financial report same issue Model Aviation financial report appears B Bonding S/T recommended Firemans Fund American Insurance Co contacted raise amount bonding AMA employees Worth Jackson Executive Director advised SIT suggestion already attended would accomplished shortly Worth further reported time ED proposal updated loan travel policy gone Vice Presidents review mail ballot produced tie vote new version will submitted Council near future C Auditing S/T stressing due suspicion improprieties strictly good business practice recommended AMA Headquarters hire another firm has usual 1980 audit MOVED B Mathews V seconded C Foreman IV year 1980 AMA hire another auditing firm motion passed 9 1 against VIII 2 abstained XI ED D Gerber Film Prolects S/T referred written report/review subject film making Mr Gerber report accepted Council conclusion discussion Presi dent directed Executive Director pre pare document contract rights whereby AMA may acquire original films made Gerber event Mr Gerbers termina tion also proper paperwork drawn up gives AMA title its equipment Mr Gerbers possession V REPORT ON REBEL RALLY PROTEST PROBLEM President Witt advised sent letter reprimand caused disturbance Rebel Rally meet explained matter resolved because Gathwright broth ers caused problem have reinstated club members Witt reported club members themselves wirtten appreciation handling matter Two items resulted discussion a need exists establish policy hand ling disciplinary problems b Ron McNal ly CLCB Chairman should advised outcome thanked writing ex tended efforts researching Gathwright controversy VI REPORT ON CONTEST BOARD PRO CEDURES item resolved mail ballot prior Council meeting ques tion Vote Criteria Initial voting stage rules change process approved voting criteria low ered 2/3 simple majority tie considered passing VII RC RULE PATTERN CLASSIFICA TION SYSTEM Executive Director response Joe Friend RCCB Chairman asked Council direction concerning aspect rules change proposal RC-804A & B deals pattern point accumu lation record keeping Headquarters Worth explained Contest Boards have jurisdiction over items would involve Headquarters administrationthe Council must decide such matters noted particularly proposal would require special effort group competitors contrary normal proce dure Also would produce situation other classes competitors could de mand similar services thus raise total workload considerably pres ent MOVED C Foreman IV seconded V Mankowski IX rules change pro posal RC-80-4B dealing pattern point accumulation record keeping Headquar ters rejected motion passed 10 voted rejection 2 voted against rejection VIII VI VIII REPORT ON NATIONALS & FREE FLIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FI NANCES A FF World Championships Worth ex plained background several items Preliminary Financial Report noting operation made modest profit due largely financial controls instituted HQ personnel upon arrival event B Nats Worth noted severe loss direct result enough contestants high cost officials housing despite fact expenses general re duced over previous years Nats Council authorized transfer $10000 General Funds Nats Income sum previously earmarked such transfer eventuality Nats ex penses would exceed income IX INSURANCE ESCROW ACCOUNT MOVED B Mathews V seconded C Piper $10000 budgeted escrow account cover deductible por tion AMAs liability insurance coverage necessary motion passed unanimously X ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP CLASSES FOR INDUSTRY & PROFESSIONALS MOVED J Grigg II seconded C Foreman IV Headquarters shall investi gate Markel Services cost feasi bility insurance coverage professional class fliers manufacturers categories motion passed 10 2 abstained CX ED XI INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR NON MEMBER GUESTS MOVED V Mankowski IX seconded C Piper increased benefit AMA Charter Clubs AMA charter club officers may grant guest membership under following conditions fee will $5 gives temporary membership period 30 days membership status offered time basis will effective 30 days postmark date money supporting data HQ $5 fee will credited payment AMA dues guest applies membership 60 days motion passed amended bA 10 2 abstained XI S/T AMENDED seconded guest mem bership status cannot applied sanctioned events amendment passed 9 2 against VI XI 1 abstained VIII session Council meeting adjourned 6 pm following morning November 10 adjourned meeting reconvened 904 am Secretary Treasurer absence President chaired until 1020am XII FILM PROJECT REVIEW Mr Jay Ger ber given floor explain film projects ask guidance Council regards type film should produce subsequent completed scale film Spe cifically Mr Gerber advised lot excellent Lincoln Nats footage could stand alone segments incorporated specialty films RC CL Mr Gerber further indicated previously Council directed top film prioritythe Lin coIn Natsneeded re-evaluation light footage currently available development Discussion followed terminating action rescinds previous Council approved film priorities Jan 79 Council meeting MOVED H Smith Xl seconded J Grigg II next calendar year number film priority will PR films approximately 15 minutes duration aimed flying site acquisition motion passed unanimously agreed Flying Site Film should highlight responsible persons maintain control models numer ous crashes should depicted voted upon agreed general consent succeeding films will 1 CL Nats 2 RC Nats Note President Witt arrived resumed chairing meeting XIII 1980 NATS SITEOHIO COMMITTEE PRESENTATION President Witt introduced Dick Nutting Chuck Shade Ohioboth representing Western Ohio RC Society 76 Model Aviation Mr Nutting aided Mr Shade spoke length detail proposal new Nats concept petitioning Council opportunity execute plans 1980 Nats Wilmington Ohio President Witt moved accept offer motion voted upon due Point Order objection C Foreman noted such decisions usually based upon Nats Executive Committee recommen dations proposed new Nats concept further discussed resulting following motion MOVED E Witt Pres seconded V Mankowski IX Council authorize WORKS Club proceed developing 1980 Nats Wilminton Ohiothe final cam mittment subject Council approval follow ing review recommendations Nats Executive Committee motion passed unanimously XIV 1980 INDOOR WORLD CHAMPION SHIPS Executive Director reported preliminary development WC opera tion Ray Harlan Chairman Indoor Team Selection Committee satisfactory recommended Council approve event planned june 20-24 Northwood Institute West Baden Indiana H Smith Xl advised Council some effort expended obtaining Seattle King Dome WC site idea abandoned favor West Baden due unstable air encountered test flying MOVED B Mathews V seconded H Smith XI accept 1980 Indoor World Championships proposal motion passed unanimously XV 1982 CONTROL LINE WORLD CHAM PIONSHIPS MOVED J Worth ED seconded V Mankowski IX submit 1982 CL world championship proposal Chicago modelers ClAM FAI aeromodeling committee tentative offer motion passed unanimously XVI 1980 SPACE MODELS CHAMPION SHIPS Worth advised Council AMA automatically involved Rocketry world championships because AMA National Aero Club NAC country responsible FAI Thus Rocketry WC organizers must address FAI through AMA noted AMA has nor will have financial commitment world championships AMA protected liability modeling activity MOVED C Foreman IV seconded C Piper Council sanction Space World Championships sponsored organized National Association Rocketry motion passed unanimously XVII REQUEST FOR 1980 AAAA CON TROL LIiE SANCTION MOVED V Mankowski IX seconded H Smith Xl award 1980 Control Line AAAA sanctioned contest rating Winston-Salem North Carolina meet applied motion passed unanimously XVIII REINSTATEMENT OF CATEGORY OUTDOOR ORNITHOPTER RECORDS item dealing member wished AMA record reinstated referred Free Flight Contest Board general con sensus XIX WORLD EVENT SANCTION CLAR IFICATION recounted Califor nia club advertised 2-meter soaring meet World Championship Headquarters advised parties involved AMA sanctioning could granted using such nomenclature such advertising premature governing body international activities FAI has sole authori ty authorize world championship event Worth advised however sanction issued terminology applied World Cup Worth asked Council guidance con cerning further action MOVED V Mankowski IX seconded C Foreman IV Executive Coun cil go rocord recognizing world championship 2-meter soaring meet principals directed future clear through Headquarters prior release advertising depicting world class event motion passed 10 2 against VI Pres XX CLARIFICATION OF ALLOWABLE EXPENSES FOR FAI TEAM PRACTICE Executive Director advised Council both instances team practice funding policy applied additional costs other what Council previously approved requested Worth asked Council review policy give determination future application MOVED J Grigg II seconded J Embry VIII existing FAI world championships team practice funding policy cairified include round trip travel practice city two nights lodging minimum expense AMA motion passed amended 1 8A 11 1 against VIII AMENDMENT H Cain VI seconded J Scarborough X exception motion 18 would subject Executive Council review decision amendment passed 11 1 against V XXI NMPRA RESPONSE TO COUNCIL RE SAFETY RULES Council discussed several responses approaches issue safety RC Pylon events noted NMPRA authored set safety criteria Formula Quarter Midget recommending officially adopted included AMA Rule Book MOVED J Worth ED seconded J Embry VIII Executive Council recommend RC Contest Board enac ting Safety/Emergency proposal necessary NMPRA safety recommendations pertains Formula Quarter Midget adopted included next Rule Book motion passed 8 3 against V VI IX 1 abstained Pres MOVED H Smith Xl seconded J Embry VIII recommend RCCB page 48 section 41 RC Sport Pylon Racing 1978/79 AMA Rule Book second last line words Quarter Mid get inserted after Formula-I last line word recommended re placed required motion passed 8 3 against II V VI 1 abstained Pres President directed under authority NMPRA recommendations adopted subject RCCB ratification NMPRA safety rules should pub lished next issue Model Aviation immediate effectivity XXII AMA PUBLIC RELATIONS POSTER J Scarborough X reported mem ber district created large poster idea utilized hobby shops purpose displaying local club information Executive Director remarked approved budget still has $3000 promo tion AMA hobby shops poster idea could incorporated package developed project President directed consideration given poster proposition ex penditures remain within current bud get XXIII FLYING SITE President Witt ap pointed committee make recommenda tions Council regarding flying site aid proposals committee appointed follows ChairmanC Foreman C Piper H Cain Minutes November 9-10 1979 Ex ecutive Council Meeting concluded next month Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode islard nunt DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President l4ihIand Avenue Atkiesnn NH t3tl 1 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NJ 03060 Raymond Giboulean 39 High St Old Town Mt 04468 George Parker 7 Paul Dr LeeMA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Dr Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kittery ME 03904 Reappointment AVPs writing still havent heard form few AVPs Con test Board members reaffirm willing ness continue offices Next issue will have update new appointments necessary will New England Champs again 1980 according Bob Brodeur Nashua just phoned say probably Fitchburg will site 3rd 4th weekend August will New England District meeting EXPO according recent meeting South Shore RC people Continued next page April 1980 77 Effective communication two-way Street AMAs non-paid volunteer offi cers doing utmost make AMA kind organization mem bers wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-presidentj area Complete communications link write duced rubber-powered model kits advertised Model Airplane News 1929 time came scene 1947 dad machine tool company several employees Stunt fliers famous Harold Red Reinhart Red won Plymouth Internationals back 1954 Another modeler lot fluence Larry Scarinzi Stunt Super Satan Combat Fox engine fame Later influences came likesofGeorge Aldrich Bill Werewage Lew McFarland Bob Gialdini Gene Schafer Jim Kostecky Bob Gieseke Ther person owe flying ability however Bill Simons Bill took profile ioop crash days becoming competition Stunt flier started development Genesis series stunters winter 1972 first two 35-size airplanes 560 squares ship won 1978 World Championships much larger version 720 squares between ships de velopment involved seven other versions various engines prop combinations World airplane used OS Max 40 FSR custom three-bladed prop Although am now Associate Editor Flying Models magazine until re cently own company dealt hob items company Control Speciali ties Corp mostly well-known foam wing work father has taken over production accessory line still cut foam wing two side following list contest achieve ments Eastern States Championship Cham pion 1974 1975 1976 1977 did fly 1978 1979 1975 King Orange Champion 1976 National Champion 1976 holder Jim Walker Cup presented Grand Na tional Stunt Champion third place 1977 Stunt FAI Team Trials World Champion 1978 also five straight top 10 finishes AMA Nationals way personal info am 32 500 Watts years old married Marianne have two children Robert David 2t/2 Brian James 11 months am member Garden State Circle Burners club New Jersey Charlie Limber earliest attempt Control Line Speed circa 1972 Profile Proto accidental due fact local federation model clubs pushed event age categories first few years punctu ated small disasters after awhile got going about fast anyone Delaware Valley During period Tom Kerr fellow club member Philadelphia Sky Pirates interested brother Lee FAI Power Free Flight outdone felt try FAI Speed Sibling rivalry 1973 met Bob Hemenway Clif Norman Bob really got started first FAI plane built designed Clif took few years get competitive FAI event what learning about Rossi engines making fiberglass parts learning fly properly meeting Doc Jackson etc etc After medium orgy winter 1975 designed all-fiberglass enclosed pipe assymetrical plane still fly turned out fast stable practically unserviceable ship Prior 1977 Nats FAI Team Trials good fortune latch onto Chuck Schuette perennial FAI Speed team member California infor Power 8 Watts 500 Watts 8 Watts 68 Watts 10 Watts 300 Watts 100 Watts District ReportCant home John Jean Smith will probably happen June 1st Executive Council meeting Orlando FL January 19th two days before writing Significant news will covered elsewhere issue am happy about museum started Orlando will release pertinent news about Shea Stadium incident issue Insurance liability some disagreement type release last months issue did pre clude much being said other column good friend John Grigg quite expertly covered episode missed Horrace Cain meeting sent Glenn Lee repre sentative John Embry sent old fire-horse John Clemens meeting John did duty saw Speaking duty following recent recap newly released frequencies New England should made public new service legal people Washington provides periodically will dis tributed VPs designated frequency co ordinator district will publish received will phone key areas necessary should further releases come about Transmitter LocI FrequencyLicensee 7564MHzCranston RI RI State Police Greenville RI RI State Police Black Plain RI RI State Police Holyoke MA MA State Police 7554MHzWilbraham MA NE Rescue Squad Sanford ME Auclair Transport Manchester NH Auclair Transport 7314 MHz Lancaster NH NH State Police New Jersey Ynk II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grigg District II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive tnckpnrt NY 14094 Associate Vim-Presidents Pete Bianchini 260S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 John Byrne 36-29 213th Sn Bayside NY 11361 Frank Drench 9 Willow Ave Pincanaway NJ 06854 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Tows River NJ 06753 Adam Santter 50 Ravdi Rd Apt A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Tom Silver RD 3 Bye 412 Messena NY 13662 Hank Sminh2 LorraiveAveAnburvNY 13021 months report will honor two districts top Control Line fliers Bob Hunt Charlie Lieber both qualified 1980 FAI team both hail New Jersey Bob defending World Champ Stunt let him tell story Bob Hunt have flying competi tion Stunt 15 years having brought up perfect modeling environment have flying life father James Hunt started modeling around 1918 1927 started company promation provided considerably upgraded competence FAI Speed event 1977 Team Trials started out falling up yes up steps motel Riverside breaking both models After repairs test flew best model control line broke What horror Anyway got back up ship going fast enough team place World Champs 1978 dis appointing sense Americans though taken hostage capable much better times winning team championship Woodoule Carl Dodge took time off team racing help get time did Certainly American team qualifying times 1980 Championships Poland indicate will strong threat can get act together am look ing forward representing US once again sampling excellent Polish bloat thin rylvania Virgivia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown Distritt III Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45236 Associate Vice-Presidents Joe Eiben 36960 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Fraveis Flaharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnat St Philadelphia PA 19107 As column being written am pre paring leave attend first council meeting full fledged member voting privileges have feeling will spend considerable amount time discuss ing recent tragic accident Shea Stadi um feel compelled inform facts matter saying during half time show being flown Electronic Eagles show team flying lawn mower model crashed crowd seriously injuring two spectators few days later spec tators died hospital other injured spectator released form hospital recovering much can said timesee elsewhere AMA News section some other details another slightly pleasant less bad news subject have re port spite fact reported earlier Nats Wilmington OH 99% sure 1% chance has arisen now very questionable due contract negotiations going between people control airfield major air freight company its use consolida tion point meantime other possible sites Midwest being explored includ ing Chanute Air Force Base Illinois Rickenbacker Airfield Columbus OH area Lake Charles apparently available else fails people would rather see midwest Nats possible club district needs use new Scale film Marvelous Miniatures club meeting whatever should have copies time read Unlike District II counterpart dont like parking belly Ill sign off GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED 78 Model Aviation Delaware rict Columbia land h Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 617 Pehite Drive Mechaoicsville VA 23111 Associate VicePresidenta Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottunille VA 22901 V Dill Helms 2000 Tynola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Snotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DR 19809 John Preston 7012 Elnira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 District IV members have asked question Yes model aircraft accident Shea Stadium New York man has died result happened during half-time show being put Electronic Eagles Greater New York RC Association donrt have details time AMA Council will filled January Council meeting know very sorry has happened Despite safety precautions take can did happen have insurance preach safety much AMA has excellent safety record indi vidual flier have kept up record Still happens receive lot bad pub licity good things AMA has done seem get overlooked People start talk ing about stopping show team program allowing show teams have AMA sanctions insurance coverage Just stop think what would happen stopped automobile racing other sport just because accident death involved during race game wouldnt long before would no sports participate Dont get wrongI am very sorry happened lets make rash decisions before know facts Lets look what happened learn time year would good time club go over its flying field safety rules update modify Make sure club member understands practices safety As safe we perfect never will harder try fewer accidents will have interested parties could participate Trans-Am Race sure read two-part article Bob Doris Rich wrote January February sues Model Aviation Its very interesting article Riches have done great job writing still think should again Speaking magazine articles hope quarter scale fans did miss Al Novotniks article Model Airplane News about QSAA Fun Fly Las Vegas super arti cle very good photos well worth reading Feb 80 issue would like take opportunity thank District IV club newsletter editors hard work thank sending read enjoy italso keepsme up-to-date whats happening District IV Penal Institution Model Program February issue Model Aviation page 76 excellent article penal institution program suggest District IV club president read article will give idea what could done local area about finding flying sites developing model building program federal state penal institutions program will work local clubsfollow up AMA has laid ground work rest up Maybe nothing area contact local law enforcement officers find out sure could lead county state supported fly ing site Whats Happening District IV MAX-FAX DC Maxecutors Newsletter came interesting article German WW II Dornier 335A-0 aircraft Seems innovative aircraft weighed 20000 lbs wingspan length slightly over 44 two DaimlerBenz603E-1 engines developing total 3600 hp takeoff top speed 475 mph rear engine alone could propel craft 350 mph first German aircraft configured tri cycle landing gear ejection seat long fuselage low aspect ratio wing clean lines make visible candidate scale enthusiastics looking twin engine project Alabama o gia issippr to Rico South tarolira essee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham Al 35219 205 879-5550 Associate Vice-Presidents John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thorolee St Charleston Hgts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr NashoilleTN 37205 Joseph Micalizni SR 00866 Boo 1532 Falardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman P0 Box 1643 Eglin AFB FL 32542 Harry Sheram P0 Boo 4506 Birmingham AL 35206 Tom Thacker 2390C Lawrencenille Hwy Decatur GA 30033 Central Florida its site AMA Model Airplane Muse um exact location Wings Wheels Museum Orlando Wings Wheels located Orlando International Air port within minutesof Disney World Sea World other vacation attrac tions AMA Executive Council toured impressive facilities Wings Wheels day before Council meeting evening District V Central Florida meet ing Wings Wheels arranged week advance limited publicity Over 200 modelers several clubs far away St Petersburg met Executive Council watched Johnny Clemens get award NAA saw Modelings Grand Illusions Gossamer Condor Fly toured museum dont believe entirely coinci dence day after terrific show support local modelers Wings Wheels offered AMA choice area thats different inherent two engine in-the-wing thrust-line problems interested investigating project get hold Dom Smithsonian Air Space Library Possibly hell send listing what material have file air craft Prince Georges R/C Club Quickie 500 Area Meeting Report Jim Isham stated PGRC will have three races year April 27th CDd Joe Solko July 20th CDd Roger Binger September 14th CDd Fred Melton CCRCs races will run June 8th October 5th CBRC will run race August 24th new rules developed area meeting will apply Propellers will stock props will same brand name size Any aircraft involved mid-air will BLACK flagged other planes continue flying Triangle Prop Spinners New control line club Raleigh-Cary Triangle area new club just starting information contact Bob Nicks 1211 Brookgreen Dr Cary NC 27511 Bob have requested AMA send club charter informa tion other things have requested Welcome AMA District IV Kent County Aeromodelers Inc received new newsletter month Kent County Aeromodelersits called Mosqui Bite club located Dover DE Thanks newsletter fellows keep coming Wings Wheels Museum no cost AMA AMA course will have bear cost installing maintaining its own exhibits District V have privilege opportunity serve host AMA Model Airplane Museum will working closely Frank Ehiing AMA Museum Curator both will need considerable help Orlando Central Florida area local museum support will also need volunteers everywhere help lo cate worthy items should included museum help plan design exhibits help restore models engines etc Vol unteers encouraged send Frank names special interest talents can used conjunction museum would also like input special interest groups Although Executive Council voted $10000 initial museum costs voluntary contributions would certainly help speed museum its way insure have quality exhibits wont settle anything less incidental costs associated establishing muse um Storage work space must set up space available no cost must made usable treasured items need crated shipped present storage sites across country display cases must built bought plan propose some special ways rec ognizing individuals clubs special terest groups hobby shops manufacturers etc contribute financial support museum No need wait formal plan however need money now Send contri butions tax deductible to AMA Headquarters Please state contribu tion museum give us name Continued next page April 1980 79 SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT District V Report Cont address gift can recognized lot work some additional finan cial help bit luck could have Grand Opening AMA Model Air plane Museum conjunction Tan gerine Meet January 1 981 may have keeping up various discussions about re-locating AMA Headquarters January Executive Council meeting appointed chairman committee study proposals develop ideas etc Chuck Foreman Dave Brown also committee have suggestions opinions about AMA Headquarters location please let other two members committee know soon possible AMA Nats treasured institution model airplane builders what about AMA members cant conveniently go Nats because ex treme distance Joseph Micalizzi example couldnt get last years Nats orga nized Puerto Rico Nats have similar Nats Hawaii Alaska Jim Scarborough Homer Smith committee study situation wel come ideas What think about fellow would make trip Florida carry own seafood District VP Cliff Piper did just January New Hampshire didnt know what expect Sunshine State also thought orange trees behind hotel fakes because oranges marked S unkist South Carolina well represented AMA Executive Council meeting Sally Jackson five year old daughter AVP Rich ard Jackson After listening few minutes model airplane talk readily gave proxy daddy left mother visit Disney World made lot sense did Executive Council IIIvos C Indiana ucky nusi VI DISTRICT REPORT Ilorrace Cain District VI VicePresident 525 Weidner Road Butfalo Grose IL 60090 Associate Vice-Presidents chuck Delano 4631 N Milchner Indianapolis IN 46226 Richard Gerling III 3611 Oreenfield Rd Guincy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 401 S Birch Plattsburg MO 64477 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme Rd university City MO 63132 Jim Sears P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Bob Underwood 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 Weather cares about WX Will mild winter bring white July 4th dont need bad summer Too much activity being planned what needed two weekends week Six days flying rest devil working sounds okay fuel manufacturers make money vultures will have share Thermals long skinny-winged birds colors Sailplanes definitely fast-growing seg ment RC District VI things everywhere Monroe y Rs. rIIeE Lulti peted New Years Day tne trophy held won Jack Fike center standing competition included Tom Osborne Bob Wat son Kneeling L-R Ron Kelly Arkie Ander son Hal Esser club can contacted through T Osborne 3312 Tilson Place Bloomington IN 47401 Southern Indiana Louisville KY area has new Sailplane group KISSKY-IN Soar ing Society Dan Childers 1317 Scenic Drive Clarksville IN 47130 SOAR Greater Chicago operates several fields has very active Soar ing program Contact Dan Pruss Soaring Edi tor MA Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 AVP Helen Olsen advises can compete District Fun-Fly using Sailplanes competition Power fliers say Great Are Sailplane fliers feel ing frisky Palos Park RC Club Chicago area forming Air Show Team replacing annual Pattern meet two-day Scale Air Show June 14-15 Show features awards static display evening din ner Ray Fuller 312 599-2555 Palos RC Club PO Box 92 Orland Park IL 60462 Syntronic Aero Club Ft Thomas KY Skywriter interesting figureson model ers purchasing power 25000 modelers burned quart fuel per week would 6250 gallons $10 per gallon $62500 spent weekly nice may figures available indicating modelers contri bution local national economies new club Indianapolis 500 RC Club hosting Pattern contest Indianapolis Raceway Park June 14-15 An excellent site $2500 cash awards will bring out Big Boys Leo Dickey 1028 N Illinois Street Indianapolis IN 46204 RCers near Craigville IN needing flying site contact AG Kunkel Lazy K Airport Craigyille IN 46731 Hobby shop flying field available Things March 23 Illinois Valley RC Club Mall Show Peru Mall March 30 Indoor Contest St Louis MO March 29-30 RC Sports Flyers Static Show Cross Country Mall Mattoon IL trophies Bill Basham 217 235-1 565 April 17-20 Palos Park Air Show Display Orland Park Mall Orland Park IL Palos RC PO Box 92 Orland Pk IL 60462 April 26-27 Southern Indiana Modelers Mint Julep Scale Meet Rough River State Park KY Sport Precision Scale January 19th Executive Council meet ing will find G Lee District VI representa tive simply cannot attend may best violated honor bound duty re vealing executive session activities may true yet cannot understand AMA should have secrets AMA engaged competitive business activities does formulate plans projects competi dive bidding firm belief AMA should totally responsive membership membership owes AMA nothing AMA owes membership thing As long sit Council plan inform what learn addition will speculate future happenings reasons some actions etc based understand ing events experiences thirty years modeling rather unfriendly terms have recent ly used describe Still will agree programs policies asked majority membership and/or clear ly benefit general membership Although above sounds negative positive action being think course AMA being turned towards action contemporary future problems Theres high ground ahead climb isnt too steep mountain climbers keep plugging things will get better Next monththe promised article No procrastination maybe Iowa C Mirlvan esota C Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Geoff Styles District VII Vice-President 6060 N Lydell Avenue Whitefish Bay WI 53217 Associate Vice-Presideits James Clark 444 Woodview Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 John C Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 Williaw Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tn St Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsett Dr Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lowbardy Lv. Crystal MN 55428 First let thank newsletter editors District VII clubs have started mail newsletters appreci ated will find useful activi ties Please keep coming January 19 1980 Executive Coun cil meeting will have held inOrlandoFL will first Council meeting will have able vote Some District VII members have touch per son also mail let have thoughts agenda items appeared Model vlation agenda Council meet ings always published purpose would delighted hear District VII people views want able have handle what District feels rather lust vote what want important items concerned show team accident Shea Stadium New York serious incident gave rise much comment District almost constructive can please use AVP channel comments keeps him ball game helps reduce cor respondence load Two enthusiasts Dis trict VII made RC Modeler magazine January issue Larry DAttillo arti cle published page 83 concerning engine propeller selection large models John Lusk Madison WI MARCS Club mentioned Ken Willards column sub mission some basic design information have many very talented modelers 80 Model Aviation district Unfortunately always easy find way share informa tion available newsletter exchange helps provided people contribute own club newsletters Got some photos month some courtesy Twin Cities folks HQ Note package containing origi nal manuscript Styles photos described somehow deilvered time issue column composed second copy manuscript unfortu nately duplicate photos available nice show last Thanksgiving Registry Hotel Bloomington MN annual event good weather side over 1500 people passed through exhibits Photo No 1 gives idea displays Terry Taylor AVP Dis trict VII plaid jacket talking John Krekelberg Twin Cities R/C Club Photo No 2 some Sig Kougars flown Blue Eagles Show Team other mod els background Photo No 3 Craig Flash Christensen Minnesota Soaring Society front club display Minneapolis Piston Poppers put CL fly ing demo parking lot Vikings Stadium right across hotel Other clubs taking part show men tioned exception Minneapolis Model Aero Club Photos provided Tony Saunderson Howard Evanson capable member plastic model club dis played 72 1/72nd Scale F4-C Phantoms Great publicity show bunch hard working modelers MARCS Madison WI sponsor ing Slope Soar Contest Lodi WI April 27 1980 flew site last year part fun fly great time Must best sites whole country400 feet straight up down depending look am sure will get small idea place photos No 4 No 5 times eight planes air Thermal activity great day flights close hour made Some pilots Pattern men some Pylon racers some average Glider guider everyone good time Landings hairy landing areas studded bushes rocks mak ing spot selection great care necessity Fliers hand Green Bay Fond du Lac Milwaukee Madison private site owned Mr Rasmussen MARCS very lucky have access am looking forward busy schedule month January 12th will see us Green Bay banquet contest planning meeting Usually clubs northeast ern Wisconsin Fox Valley meet plan year Members Madison Milwaukee also show up coordinate calendars year attended get gether last year found great amount friendship conviviality final comment please keep AVP informed what happening own club have interesting events sort would happy hear about report rest District must have fliers out Jan uary 1st celebrate New Year Lets have photo two intrepid souls Until next month good building good landings fortunate enough get out flying keep newsletters rolling mailman thinks am bootlegger am sure Arkansas siana Meeros homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII VicePresident 509 So Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Associate Vice-Feesidents Buzz Averill 9117 La Barranea NE Alburquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 william Hurley III 927 Commerce Fleasanton TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Barolesnille OK 74003 old saying cheer up things could worse cheered up sure enough things got worse Worse game means national strike Oil Chemical Atomic Workers though em ployees plant work members OCAW honoring picket line OCAW Thus about 350 super visory personnel like myself working seven 12-hour days week operate plant normally has over thousand employees means virtual stop activiites except eating sleeping working dont believe ask District VIII RC Contest Coordinator Bob Talley Bob also oil business same shape Im Bob advises contest tulorade as aska h Sakota h Dakura IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowski District IX VicePresident 105 Waldo Circle Bolleege Nt 68005 Associate VieePresidents Charles Branvon 2220 Mariposa Blvd. Casper wv 82601 Paul Kegel 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 Travis McGinnis 8027w 81st Circle Areada CO 80005 Jim OFteilly 4760 N Battin Wichita KS 67220 Jim Rickects 516S Cloadas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Two months ago reported Metro Denver Modeling Council spiritual ly financially supported FAI team practice Denver extra funds have since donated team fund next team can also avoid being short great source pride able report about kind enthusiasm sup port us can sure World Champion RC Aerobatic Teams effort helped demonstration support spirit AMA members Participating MDMC clubs included following Mile Hi RCers Miniature Aero Sportsters Arvada Association Modelers Jefco RCers Denver RC Eagles Reminders district display booth available number club patches sanctions still being handled chance have received yours yet have pa tience pleasetheyll becoming through AMA Executive Council met lando FL January 19 reason stated above yours truly attend ance However District VIII well repre sented person Johnny Clemens virtue legal councels opinion presented recently submitted written ballot items listed published agenda Thats think need certainly better no vote information have received far about meeting asof January 28 no final word Nats location Ohio still trying has problems Two sites District VIII also being considered sites has hosted Nats three times recent years stands ready another go now have heard about unfortunate accident Shea Stadium De cember 9 young man hit model later died injuries have facts Ill make no attempt relay anything However hopefully facts known will presented soon possible Safety tip month safety glasses minor investment keeping eye sight intact life Continued next page April 1980 81 District IX Report Con t Grand Island NE GI Modelers Asso ciation Continues send much apprecia ted letters along newsletter Thank Larry Shanks Grand Island Mod elers Association keeping us formed Z7 New Fields Wichihawks Wichita KS want remind have new site Control Line activities new paved circles will make annual rallies spring fall much inviting Spring Rally will May 3rd 4th thisyear Orbiting Eagles will open new field May 17th 18th triple contest AMA Sanction No 1 District IX Control Line fliers now have two new sites try out year Speaking new fields George Hunter put together perhaps best Got Get flying site article ever seen Georges Jefco Club Denver take pride AMA Headquarters plans uses article information Next time see George tell him thanks What has done will heir modelers forvearsto come few copies left want copy South Carolina Fun Fly Championship rules send stamped self-addressed envelope Richard Jackson VP SC District V Thanks Rich ard giving copy Frequencies District VPs being supplied copies FCCs Master Non-Government Frequency List first possible conflict models have noticed Topeks KS mainte nance department Department Transportation operates unit 7564 white green kind information can save lot heartache such large volume material reports am now looking frequency monitor observer coordinator review mate rial report possible conflicts moni tors findings will reported column AMA clubs areas have volunteers National Notes official minutes November Executive Council meeting synopsis January meeting should appear issue very next issue Model Aviation official presentation minutes will tell membership almost everything happened Almost Yes al Unfortunately seven Council members majority some abstentions have decided number reasons find agreeable official report membership need include made seconded mo tions voted Council meeting reference group has mea sure performance representative voting record emphatically Arizona lnrna , da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armoar Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Associate VmcePresidentn Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolre 1100 West Shaw Fresno CA 93711 Lonnie Kroeber 4298 Boulder Hwy. Las Vegas NV 89121 John Pond 4269 tyoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Bun 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beach CA 90908 Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter salt Lake City UT 94117 seems like just yesterday since wrote last months report time sure passes quickly youre having fun past month has fairly busy invited back Yucaipa Valley RC Flyers monthly meeting Prior meeting met club secretary Eloise Coats member John Wiley over excellent meal arranged long pleasant discussion aspects hobby hospitality shown club just cant surpassed Later meeting conducted club president Dave Johnson Jr met talked several club members mem ber junior name Danny Waltz grilled AMA business crafti ness trial lawyer kid real interest goings AMA club requested bring both movies Marve lous Miniatures Modelings Grand Illu sions Time permitting would view both turned Out keeping busi ness portion meeting short talk very short able see both club thoroughly enjoyed next function attended San Valeers monthly meeting progressive Free Flight club has around long time has lot famous fliers members Probably famous would Bob Hunter Gf Satellite City purveyors Hot what presents behalf during national meetings Half information now readily available certain can still write AMA Headquarters make arrangements purchase copy unedited minutes should nec essary possible same attitude will later spread recording voted against Council decision am urging write once district vice president AMA presi dent Headquarters let feelings issue known AMA member should want know has right know doing what have no way knowing peo ple read column no way knowing agree thoughts presented Perhaps time find out difficult thing generate letter writing campaign agree Coun cii needs completely open however have left Write VP today let us totally accountable completely open other Next month will include two-year re view promised last month list still District IX season flier program Stuff Bob no longer member meeting discovered way put shine fiberglass prop coat prop Hot Stuff rub metal polish will shine like new penny club has obtained new field Free Flight almost unheard boom construction days Southern Califor nia find did Its near Ontario Motor Speedway say its category two field showed club Modelingt Grand Illu sions big hit particularly enjoyed Peanut Scale portion met club president Lou DElia first time meeting real live wire keeps club moving brisk pace Ralph Prey went meeting show way Ralph needs no intro duction Free Flight clan Hes written articles trimming Free Flight models really knows stuff Two nights later went up Pasadena Center deliver AMA portable booth used during Bill Northrops International Modeler Show Also night would having tryouts Indoor electric powered contest held during show ran across long time Free Flighter Toshi Matsuda prior mentioned Lou DElia watching fun electric RC models blimps really something see understand models stayed aloft over hour half during show course blimps capable battery powered air plane next night saw headed south San Diego Orbiteers annual banquet Orbiteers held fancy restaurant north edge San Diego festivi ties presided over out going president Judy Painter awarded power high point year new president Guy Kirkwood Guy also won Orbiteer year award No small feat highly com petitive Free Flight club also presented John Oldenkamp scroll National Free Flight Society bestowed him 82 Model Aviation Nats developing P30 concept Since wasnt Nats yet received same Harry Steinmetz awarded NFFS honor promoting P-30 want mention unique centerpiece table small pylon done up checkerboard paint scheme two small cardboard models Goodyear racers going around held out fine wire wing tip highly detailed models looked real stand off Scale distance designer builder Bob Womack congratu lated thought effort went pieces showed new film Modelings Grand Illusions well re ceived club enjoyed next morning Saturday saw headed back up Pasadena rub shoulders crowd MS AMA booth manned Carl Maroney Betty Stream Bev Wisniewski handled AMA member ships problems two gals have among hardest working unpaid members AMA has hearty thanks both Bevs daughters Mindy Anne would spell times spent enjoyable day watching electric RC competition looking models display also lined up several club meetings attend arose 330 am next morning go 120 miles back San Diego time order make 700 am start Mission Bay Marathon went down attempt re-qualify Boston Mara thon move aimed cutting size field Boston Athletic Club increased qualifying standard three half hours three hours ten minutes Im gald report Ill Boston April surpassed standard have applied admission Boston Marathon As soon race over jumped back car hightailed home quick shower back Pasadena rest IMS goings must admit glad show closed packed up booth got home rest IMS show good turnout year Local television gave us good coverage Exposure sort sure helps hobby sent film Marvelous Minia tures Bob Kampmann show club Red Barons Sacramento club attended earlier projector died before could see film Hes going ship film Ken Ray mond Torrey Pine Gulls Soaring club will show banquet early February booth available use mall shows exhibitions Just let know want Want meeting Let know Ill fit As can see report Ive lots free time Oh cant make Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday week Ill Orlando Council meeting Tell about next month District X has four people have qualified represent USA 1980 Control Line World Championships Poland Theyve teams before highly qualified contacted asked thumbnail sketch back ground could work report four sent anything guess dont want publicity wont mention names THERMALS Alaska o ana os ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Cuber 1607 S non Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Rt 1 Box 48 Broadniew MT 59015 Ed MeColloagh 535E 81 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Rncio 26808 Donor Cr Kent WA 98031 Chock Thompson N 3813 Normandie Spokane WA 99205 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St. RedmondWA 98052 Joy Farmer Benton County R/C Club called recently gave formation years Exposition held 12th 13th April Benton County Fair Grounds Corvallis OR categories events will same last year Joy says expect have trophies first place special certificates second third event Prizes Fun Fly will merchandise should plenty go around Entries will accepted 12th between 10 am 2 pm can picked up 4 pm 13th Joy expects brochures out details time RAMS show havent seen already better see club secretary someone has Fun Fly will held Benton County R/C club field year number reasons will Control Line demon strations fairgrounds site first time Exposition expecting have Free Flight display area might bring favorite bird Benton County R/C Club Exposition has developed really fine show aimed modeler rather public has number advantages modeler have nice variety events categories certainly deserve tention plan hold district meeting EXPO hope see falls think have troubles department Al Critschell editor Red Apple Flyers newsletter club hails Wenatchee known Ap ple Capital World Anyway recent issue contained following comment Al members concerns flying field Things point time verge becoming precarious nutshell 20 acres adjacent us back up hill toward 4th SE upon rests mobile home about become sewage processing area could cause considerable number problems us few days land owner will receive official letter out lining particulars urging individual attend hearing condi tional use permit wish best District Xl scene winter Drizzle Circuit What five race cIr cuit Northwest Sport Races Control Line variety races start December completed April ral have al ready held Points accumulated race going toward year end trophies top three points winners plus fast heat Marsh race will Seattle Carkeek Park 9th atid will hosted SkyRaiders April race will Eugene airport 13th will hosted Propspinners races usually accompanied other events Infor mation available John Thompson Mike Hazel Mike 1319 Aspen St Eu gene OR 97401 John 1411 Bry ant Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 Seattle SkyRaiders being reorga nized rather have Allyn Johnson R Stevenson J Fuller have among prime movers others have helped out club has number fun events contests hosting Drizzle Circuit races get information club doings call Al Johnson Hobby House Hol man Road Good luck guys following program stolen Portland Barnstormers newsletter Steve Tischler editor Barnstormers Flight Proficiency Program course designed train new comer Sport RC Modeling can short period time capable going club field fly himself herself confidence success course consists eight levels first four designed take novice has never flown plane get him/her fly confidence levels must flown instructor remaining levels Intermediate Advanced fliers classification levels follows 0 1 2 3Trainee 4 5Intermedi ate 6 7Advanced 8Instructor Level 0 course person has never flown RC plane Tests following levels *Level 1A Demonstrate ability con trol plane level flight B **Demonstrate right hand turns maintaining altitude C **Demonstrate left hand turns main taining altitude *Level 2Demonstrate ROG land launch take off steady climb perform Level 1 Level 3Level 1 2 plus landing field undamaged condition complete solo flight Levels 1 2 3 apply gliders well power aircraft *Level 4Take off climb out three 90 degree right hand turns land first ap proach runway Level 5Level 4 plus 180 degree left right hand tight level turns Immelmann level inverted flight touch go Level 6Levels 4 5 plus square loop outside loop inside right flat eight level inverted flight 180 degree level turn inverted Level 7Levels 4 5 6 plus three con secutive horizontal rolls double lmmelmann Cuban eight well straight level verted flight includes 360 degree turn remaining level inverted Level 8All above plus successfully train student pilot through Level 4 above tests will performed club field away pit spectator area tests will administered club members qualified club instruc tors *70 flown presence quali fied instructor **Rectangle square pattern April 1980 83 FLIGHT Sheldon Ybanez Wins Third AMA CL Postal Contest Runners-up Chris Scott Jeft Cordle & Mark Pruett year Roanokes pride Sheldon Ybanez nosed out two-time winner Chris Scott take first place Academys 1979 FaIl Flying Fair CL models Flown September through November con testants 18 years age under rules allowed kind built-up model 35-foot lines Contestants started engines launched ROG flew 48 laps man datory pit stop refueling type contest against clock calls pre-flight planning practice Low times require fast pit stop well sleek airplane hot engine Ten year old Sheldon Vbanez fiew seven times working time down 2462 first flight 2101 sixth seventh attempt both engine mount part ed company rest plane 22nd lap want stress safety ur ging pit crew timers on-lookers stay safe distance during race Sheldons model same Mighty Might flew last year has 15 wingspan 13 fuse lage weighs 4 ounces sports butterfly tail prop Chops carbon/fiberglass 5 diameter x 45 pitch engine Kustom Kraftsmanship Cox 049 Black Widow Congratualtions Sheldon Chris Scott again flew record holding Little White Mouse could equal fantastic 2027 last year New postals Jeff Cordle third place winner six Jeffs flights made mandatory pit stop after 24th lap best flight both lowest time 24 laps 1009 shortest pit stop 15 seconds Jeff told us needed work pit stops flying kind race takes patience lots practice Fred Kocher Von Cloud conducted Shreveport LA contest Salvation Army Boys Clubs baseball field club has model airplane program about seven years started Shreveport Area Radio Kontrol Society boys call club Sky Hawks Henry Hawk club emblem Mark Pruetts model Black 1 Sheldon C Ybanez 2 Chris Scott 3 Jeff Cordle 4 Mark Pruett 5 Douglas Joseph 6 Jim Jones 7 Howard Banks 8 Warren Joseph 9 Randy Harris 10 Danny & Mike Enholm 11 Reggy Davis Kenny Kyle Roanoke VA Dayton OH Dayton OH Shreveport LA Shreveport LA Spokane WA Spokane WA Shreveport LA Spokane WA Spokane WA Shreveport LA Shreveport LA Widow powered wing single landing gear second year Orin Humphries advisor model club Libby Junior High School Spokane WA has sent times contest held especially conjunction Fall Flying Fair years contes tants completely different last years Jim Jones top man Congratulations entrants looking over results three contests think can safely say times under 3 minutes good under 230 excellent under 210 simply super 2101 2136 2179 311 338 35 45 4030 407 4505 6250 crash crash ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Open modelers 18 younger AMAs third Indoor contest Fly ever can flown size building National Indoor Model Airplane Society fudge factor used adjust times equi tably possible 35 feet height two events HL Glider HL Stick de signs eligible Contest Directors ut adding something extra youngsters efforts Let know can send times postal contest Send Ed Whitten SASE full set rules As caterpillar said other looked up saw butterfly hovering overhead Youll never get up things See next month Mighty Might Little White Mouse Loki 3/4 Goodyear wing wing Bad News Mouse wing Falcon Hunter 84 Model Aviation Io dflU IS WL LIIUI muuuia runt Sky Hawks emblem Henry Hawk ton OH JAN/FEB/MCH INDOOR POSTAL NOW IN FULL FLIGHT Shreveport fliers Front rowMark rruett Kenny Kyle Back rowReggy Davis Dennis Alexander
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/04
Page Numbers: 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84
Summary Jan 19 Executive Council Actions following principal items Council business transacted Winter AMA board directors meeting held lando FL 1 Addition Safety Code item concerning model air shows flying demon strations details fully need sepa rate spectators flying activities will explained separate AMA News report next month Model viotlon following fur ther Council review 2 AMA Budget 1980 preliminary budget approved subject updating Spring Council meeting based anti cipated increase membership over 74000 Note Council meeting over 50000 members already signed up 1980 3 Model Aviation Museum An offer free exhibit storage space Wings Wheels museum Orlando International Airport accepted initial fund budgeted display materials eq uipment Note AMAs Techinical Director Frank Eh ling has named curator AMA museum 4 1980 National Championships dead line February 5th set resolving whether Ohio Nats possible Council decide telephone confer ence call February 9th whether switch San Antonio TX Brooks Air Force Base Problems securing commitment Wil mington OH noted rapidly de veloping possibilities Texas site alternative 5 Free Memberships CDs New require ments approved Only free member ship AA meets two AAA five AAAA Class B meets free membership such meet fifty con testants registered meet otherwise free membership CD runs two such meets year regardless number contestants World Champion ships held USA same requirements National Championships free member ships CD work four days 6 Headquarters Relocation committee appointed chaired Mathews District V VP study current new proNew York Accident MODEL AIR SHOW CRASH BEING INVESTIGATED December 9th during halftime show Shea Stadium model aircraft went out control fatally injuring spectator temporarily hospitalizing second group called Electronic Eagles perform ing RC model aircraft model shape lawn mower flew spec tator seats Two men rushed hospi tal later died lawn mower pilot AMA mem ber other members group However group part AMA show team program cause accident still being investigated further informa tion available present Note initial news media reports told 30 40 pound lawn mower wasntthe weight closer 7 pounds Also reported metal wasntconstruc tion conventional balsa plastic film covering etc Reports also model looping maneuvering above crowd posals also possibility relocating Washington suburbs Note motion pur sue soon possible contract regarding previous offer Springfield OH approved Brown VPIll Foreman VPIV also appointed commit tee 7 Nomination Procedures 1980 Elec tion same procedures 1979 ap proved addition written letter acceptance nominee will re quired received nominating com mittee prior start meeting Note meeting normally scheduled Wednesday night during National Championships 8 Nats Winners FAI Teams ap proved FAI team selection program parti cipants should given opportunity comment before Council acts pro posal Note questionnaire will circulated 1979-80 participants prior next May 3rd Council meeting 9 RC Scale Standoff Team 1980 approved though voted prece dent setting action team would didntit merely circled inside playing field area stadium Ironically Electronic Eagles doing last show performing sports stadia ever since early 1978 per fect safety record before million people flown Shea Stadium times before both baseball foot ball games schedule very demanding though getting paid per forming making large profit expenses involved considerable So going fade out after show end 1979 football season get back normal life some plain old fun flying last show could retire show biz knowing pioneered highly successful PR effort behalf model aviation accident resulted something years PR effort largely unsuccess ful atgetting model aviation onto Sports pages major newspapers Obviously ever kind press opposite what sought went out over UPI newswire picked up local newspapers across country also TV Model aviation suddenly black eye will long time healing funded AMA same extent 1980 RC Precision Scale Team connection World Championships Canada Note Control Line portion cham pionship has cancelled due less five teams being made known Canada prior mid-January 10 Nats Trophies 1980 new design available approximately same cost 1979 Nats trophies approved action taken avoid major increase cost would have involved con tinuing same design recent years 11 Flying Site Committee Report Fol lowing submission written report chairman Foreman District IV VP agreed additional input Council members should submitted develop ment final recommendation Smith Dis trict XI VP approved replace Cain District VI VP resigned com mittee 12 Non-Continental Nets Mathews Dis trict V VP appointed chair commitCon tinued page 74 April 1980 71 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L L o 04-x I --0 Ou z 04I zw o COIL 0 Presidents OUTLQJK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 COUNCIL MEETING Id like start off months col umn making some general comments about January 19th Executive Coun cil meeting go specific areas relate well other events taking place during January next impossible condense some 12 hours discussion form Presidential statement events Also necessity omitting issues due technical legal aspects must consid ered Therefore Council issue concern national membership mentioned column because lack concern cause other aspects involved publication such information mention issue wide concern please look AMA News col umn written formal state ment facts As Council procedures general two items should noted 1 Our legal counsel has advised member Council pres ent meeting may send written vote long quorum out attendance 2 noted rather having long involved minutes Council member wishes add comments minutes should put monthly col umn Sooo ther ado will begin column adding comments AMA Headquarters relocation proposal HEADQUARTERS MOVE motion accept Springfield OH offer made failed vote eight six Except Council members echo positionof Head quarters personnel general agreement long-range ad vantage relocating Headquarters facility AMA would own objections further alternatives should investigated certainly understand burden responsibility Council members feel about such large financial commit ment behalf constituents Surely feel since has just come attention during short two year term decision length time would jumping gun can remember same feelings back several years AMA accountant recommended moving out District Columbia buying own property Incidentally land available time would have paid off time no longer available can also remem ber discussed buying air field Headquarters Nationals siteland also no longer availableand becoming more difficult find vacant land hold Nationals Since election year ago dis cussion Headquarters relocation has agenda item Council meeting information has pub lished nearly issue Model Aviation Out discussion proposal has offered us financial feasibility assistance ownership Springfield OH Besides fact proposal viable least foreseeable future devoted hours effects relocating AMA Headquarters personnel Over past 20 years have directly involved several such relocations am well aware fact proposals always clear-cut may seem After receiving statistics State Federal Government sources found due lower cost living Springfield area apprecia tion property DC vicinitythe effect personnel desiring relocate would substantial wage increase Further estimated 11 full time secretaries clerks would have replaced savings salaries would 43% secretarial 41% clerical total about $32865 total annual staff savings tak ing account personnel prob ably would relocate makes figure much higher Beyond staff salary advantage relocating offer assistance buying building Springfield has much talk about two other sues 1 low rental cost pres ent location 2 value being located seat Federal Govern ment First lease present home will up 1981 highly improbable low rent will continue Second know against law associations lobby virtually relationships Federal Government through legal counsel committees work Government agencies Therefore AMA does receive great benefit being District Columbia cost being adds argument move considers capital expenses equipment con tracts storage could go on fact remains Council divided opinion what constituents want other side debate comment members concerned benefits future want know What doing today Another comment own membership survey showed no interest moving later clarified member no such question asked survey obvious problem have enough input mem bers about feelings subject can say WANT YOUR QUES TIONS AND FEELINGS ON RELO CATING HEADQUARTERS e. should let district VP know feel because takes majority vote Executive Council pass motion relocation AMA SURVEY 24 days since tabulating first surveys received nearly surveys After tabulation re sults left membership priorities first nine items exactly same order Special Events such Trans-Am trade shows etc slipped 11th place Model Aviation Museum 13th Parts II III order percentages remained same 72 Modei Aviation MUSEUM As mentioned March column Model Aviation items AMA Headquarters Execu tive Council have putting consider able time effort rank very low survey Such issue Model Aviation Museum ranking 13th out 14 membership priorities Thus beginning discussing museums able point out Coun Executive Council meeting con vened Orlando FL members Council could look Wings Wheels Museum discuss possibility establishing model air plane exhibit within museum After looking museum talking management proposal free model airplane exhibition space favorably voted Council exhibition will similar Model Aviation Exhibit presently Smith sonian Nations Capitol additional benefits advertising AMA membership handouts Wings Wheels Museum use museum space should eliminate least temporarily need estab lishing own facility NATIONALS1980 Regretfuily still no firm site date 1980 Nationals reported Council meeting Flying Tigers Airline establish base Wilmington OH would until after summer negotiations still going get AMA Nationals sum mer mind Council vot ed hold off other site negotiations couple weeks Several alternate sites have pro posed Charles Parrish pulled together proposal Nationals site Brooks Field San Antonio TX week Flying back form International Modeler Show Pasadena CA able stop San Antonio review proposed sites Base Command er Colonel Walls proposed Indoor site Helicopter Free Flight Soaring sites located short distance Brooks seem have excellent possibilities Nationals Beyond site possibilities great potential assistance local modelers San Antonio groups seem very enthusiastic INDOOR RC years first Indoor Radio Control event held part Interna tional Modeler Show Pasadena progress field since first event last year has phenomenal existing endurance records nearly tripled event has developed point becoming neces sary classify electric types stand ard class includes planes powered ni cad batteries readily available Modelers now exotic silver cell lithium batteries Tony Nacarato made record flight 1 hour 28 minutes 30 seconds using boost-glide system Flying fig ure eight course between tops show booths bottom 30foot truss network Tony used elec tric motor make climbing turns turned motor off glide through crossover point HALL OF FAME show Pasadena also gave opportunity present Council AMM Past AMA Presidents Hall Fame Award Bill Wisniewski What made such special occa sion fact have known Bill since 14-year-old just starting modeling career have present made some outstanding dem onstrations model engine devel opment setting speed records has dedicated years development model aviation have members family seldom has opportunity honor per son feels close fortunate honored four other Hall Fame members presentationJohnnie Brodbeck Carl Goldberg Walt Schroder Ken Willard April 1980 73 SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiIl AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Vernon Wallace Tuscon AZ mailed mc letter saying re ceived regular AMA magazine two munths Before could reply him Kip Smythe answered case Miss Andrea Peterson works full time AMA Headquarters handling such complaints getting YOUR magazine write Miss Andrea Peterson AMA Kip Smythe dont want miss anything may very popular Secre tary/Treasurer read resume last Florida Council meeting told important AMA Nats officials either find some way clean up fiscal shortages Nats lately should give some thought drop ping fragmenting lost $26000 last year Nebraska NOT anybodys fault through mis management critical gasoline shortage fact nobody showed up--simply enough custom ers Yet am elected watch dues money Can ask personal ques tion What would tto Secretary/Treasurer [or informa tion almost unanimous consen sus find some way continue Nats After have going since 1923 may surprised learn 28765 AMA contcstants attended 1291 sanctioned meets last year large small figure about 40% total membership rolls course members attended meet still significant number Truly AMA fliers contest-oriented month want continue saga important NSRCA special interest group Mr Jim Vanderbeck president organi/ation RU Pattern fliers board directors includes representatives trom eight dis tricts US Controlled Aerobatics Bruce shown holding first place little airplane won Conley Flyers meet Atlanta other day picture taken 1979 Nats NSRCA fliers showing just some busy activity Bob Drolen Frank Purpura tuning up winning flights long time Betty Stream Suzi Stream mother Stream Baby Stream edited NSRCA official newsletter K-Factor year Dick Carpenter will takeover editor Good luck Iick its lot hard work t join NSRCA send ten bucks Sally Brown 8534 Ituddleston Drive Cincinnati 01] 45236 See next month Jan 19 Exec Council Summary Continued paqe 71 tee study feasibility Nats type meets outside continental US such loca tions Alaska Puerto Rico Hawaii 13 Sig Cub No 2 AMA Model deci sion Junior Committee proposal tabled pending next Council meeting following trial during Council mem 74 Model Aviation ilke liuntersyalle AL belong the and vow winnrngest club US last year can whip anybody country dares show up district L R Craig Buchanan Syd Austin Jerry Clifton Roscoe Pearson Bruce Underwood Lamar Gilbert Come think folks Ive got couple buddies live up Ohio claim pretty good Pattern Im going write tell stay away Guntersville group wont get little feelings hurtl snap shows four itnportant Pat tern fliers Commonwealth Puer Rico Left right good friend Joseph Micalizi AMA Associate VP Bill Mathews Livia Bermude club secreatry Jane Broun Jim Broun good Pattern fliers TX getting ready fly tier KU Pattern ship 1979 Nats lifeof dont see people dont tend Nats - move r wood District Three Representative NSRCA National Society Radio bers will build otherwise become familiar model 14 Indoor Committee Conference Call approved Indoor Team Selection Committee could make such call using AMA funds following submission agen da other details call management 15 Life Insurance Mail Solicitation authorized Wohiers Co Chicago could make such mailing Spring pro vided stationery did appear AMAs no AMA endorsement implied noted program exclusiveother companies could make similar mailings authorized 16 Safety Committee proposal establishment such committee accepted due lack specifics ap proved ask detailed proposal particular regard purpose au thority 17 Magazine Publication Minutes approved delete names Council member proposers seconders minimize tendency members use ac tions means promoting themselves print official minutes however would continue record persons involved 18 Executive Insurance agreed obtain quotes such coverage pur pose compensating AMA extra costs involved finding replacement event death disablement top sala ried officer AMA 19 First Class Mailings approved annual renewal/ballot mailing AMA members outside continental USA via first class instead bulk avoid late delivery voting problems 20 Council Member Succession list agreed Council member would sub mit name recommendation successor Council consider event incapacitation Note AMA laws provide Council decide should fulfill unexpired term Council member office 21 RC Frequency Coordinator VP requested name someone district RC Frequency Coordinator receive regu AMA Headquarters names locations non-modeler md ustrial commer cial etc licensees 72 MHz band might produce RC interference situations coordinator would advise AMAers frequencies given locality might prob lems agreed VP could coordinator existing officers someone currently officer 22 Time Place Next Meeting Wash ington DC May 34 should noted summary official subject approval official meeting minutes wi/I pub llshed after Council approves next meeting summary however tended give earlier notice basics what decided meeting avoid excessive delay until official minutes finalized should also noted items voted onsome did volve basic policy making directed President following general discussion Minutes Executive Council Meeting--November 9-10 1979 Howard Johnsons Motor Lodge Arling ton VA following attendance President Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Secre tary/Treasurer Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice President District Clifton Piper Atkin son NH VP-Il John Grigg Lockport NY Dave Brown Cincinnati OH proxy VP-Ill Don Lowe VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechan icsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Horrace Cain Buffalo Grove IL AVP-VII Geoffrey Styles Whitefish Bay WI proxy VP-VII Ken Morris VP-VIII John Embry Sulphur LA VP-IX Vince Mankow ski Bellevue NE VP-X Jim Scarborough Redondo Beach CA VP-XI Homer Smith Seattle WA Also attending Al Novotnik General Manager Model Airplane News magazine Jon Raines National Association Rocket ry Ron McNally Control Line Contest Board Chairman Present AMA Headquarters executive staff Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madison FA I/Contest Boards Administrator Carl Wheeley Publisher Model viation maga zine Frank Ehling Technical Director regular meeting AMA Execu tive Council brought order 903 am President chaired meeting Note Districts Ill VII repre sented proxies did have voting privileges maximum number votes 12 9 Vice Presidents President Secretary/ Treasurer Executive Director Before regular agenda taken up three items briefly discussed dis posed follows MOVED J Grigg II seconded J Embry VIII pay round trip airline travel motel expenses two repre sentatives 1980 Wilmington Nats site make presentation November 10 session Council meeting motion passed 10 2 against V IX Note precedent setting ac tion Further such requests will examined separately merit MOVED V Mankowski IX seconded J Grigg II Headquarters have AMA legal counsel investigate possibility write-in vote VP motion made assembly eventuality VP unable physically attend meeting some other alternative whereby vote may cast regardless absence VP motion passed unanimously I MUSEUM REPORT recent trip Orlando FL Wings Wheels muse um operation President Ex ecutive Director produced very favorable impression reported Witt Witt Worth described explained existing museum project elaborating AMA could come part Executive Director remarked optimistic thefinancial aspect several money-producing strategies available Both recommended Coun cil visit Wings Wheels Museum concept warrants consideration further study As extension previous discussion Frank Ehling museum curator AMA asked give views acquisition housing museum articles Ehling explained researching subject Smith sonian Institution DC developed procedures AMA could should estimation now start seeking possession historical items stock AMA museum Ehlings solution housing items interim obtaining permanent loca tion put articles out loan much other museums dowith AMA Headquar ters being central administrative dis tribution point MOVED H Smith Xl seconded V Mankowski IX AMAs legal counsel asked investigate proper documents legal steps liability needs establishing AMA museum motion passed unanimously II MODEL VIA TION MAGAZINE Carl Wheeley Model viation publisher distribu ted estimated preliminary 1980 financial statement Council consideration indica ting magazine would lose money 1980 unless some action taken Wheeley concluded following recommenda tions increase advertising b remove cur rent ceiling number pages c improve rather produce magazine lesser quality Questions discussion followed Wheel eys presentation terminating follow ing motion MOVED McNeill S/T seconded H Smith Xl Council remove restrictions Model viation pertaining number pages amount advertising motion passed 7 5 against II VI VIII Pres Ill GUEST PRESENTATIONS A Relocation AMA Headquarters Ohio President Witt introduced Mr Martin Levine Springfield Ohio Chamber Commerce gave presentation merits advantages relocating Head quarters Springfield presentation included description details archi tects rendering possible building land available construct building cost factors such construction legal inflation real estate interest loan utilities explained money needed such endeavor could burrowed Industrial Revenue Bond Issue tax free approximately 9% interest/25 years total soft hard costs given $49000 per year question answer period followed Mr Levines prospectus other show interest no decisive Council action taken time B FCC Petition Status President Witt introduced Mr jack Smith AMAs legal representative Federal Communi cations Commission Mr Smith law offices Jeremiah Courtney-AMAs legal counsel Mr Smith reported AMAs past pres ent future plans actions expectations obtaining frequencies relief interference problems turning-of-the-wheels FCC explained great detail including thorough explanation process April 1980 75 11/9-10/79 Council Minutes Cant rules changed Mr Smith advised FCC has Petition asking frequencies 13 months has just recently showed positive interest calling meeting concerned parties FCC has requested data support 72MHz frequencies will supplied AMA before end 1979 Following Mr Smith said expected FCC will issue Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM Subsequently after several steps procedure taken likely year two can expect have RC frequencies Meanwhile Mr Smith cautioned counter-productive active impatience such exerting pressure FCC whatever formincluding letter cam paign Permissible however submitted AMA time basis would agreed set technical standards including corporating model industry recommenda tions Mr Smith cited vital need pre sent coordinated effort AMA spokesman concerned As closing remarks Mr Smith suggested copies FCC computer listing identifies industrial 72MHz users available people could asked change some frequencies probably would comply instances approached one-on-one Council expressed much interest concept directed Head quarters secure computer listing Vice President IV SECRETARY/TREASURER REPORT Secretary/Treasurer J McNeill gave re port following topics A Donations S/T asked explain Toledo Weak Signals RC Clubs sizeable donations shown separate item Financial Statement published Model viatian Comptroller Gisele Jackson advised Council donations broken down various funds therefore recog nizable coming particular donor conclusion S/T suggested henceforth donations should reported such financial statement further donations $500 should separately identified independent financial report same issue Model Aviation financial report appears B Bonding S/T recommended Firemans Fund American Insurance Co contacted raise amount bonding AMA employees Worth Jackson Executive Director advised SIT suggestion already attended would accomplished shortly Worth further reported time ED proposal updated loan travel policy gone Vice Presidents review mail ballot produced tie vote new version will submitted Council near future C Auditing S/T stressing due suspicion improprieties strictly good business practice recommended AMA Headquarters hire another firm has usual 1980 audit MOVED B Mathews V seconded C Foreman IV year 1980 AMA hire another auditing firm motion passed 9 1 against VIII 2 abstained XI ED D Gerber Film Prolects S/T referred written report/review subject film making Mr Gerber report accepted Council conclusion discussion Presi dent directed Executive Director pre pare document contract rights whereby AMA may acquire original films made Gerber event Mr Gerbers termina tion also proper paperwork drawn up gives AMA title its equipment Mr Gerbers possession V REPORT ON REBEL RALLY PROTEST PROBLEM President Witt advised sent letter reprimand caused disturbance Rebel Rally meet explained matter resolved because Gathwright broth ers caused problem have reinstated club members Witt reported club members themselves wirtten appreciation handling matter Two items resulted discussion a need exists establish policy hand ling disciplinary problems b Ron McNal ly CLCB Chairman should advised outcome thanked writing ex tended efforts researching Gathwright controversy VI REPORT ON CONTEST BOARD PRO CEDURES item resolved mail ballot prior Council meeting ques tion Vote Criteria Initial voting stage rules change process approved voting criteria low ered 2/3 simple majority tie considered passing VII RC RULE PATTERN CLASSIFICA TION SYSTEM Executive Director response Joe Friend RCCB Chairman asked Council direction concerning aspect rules change proposal RC-804A & B deals pattern point accumu lation record keeping Headquarters Worth explained Contest Boards have jurisdiction over items would involve Headquarters administrationthe Council must decide such matters noted particularly proposal would require special effort group competitors contrary normal proce dure Also would produce situation other classes competitors could de mand similar services thus raise total workload considerably pres ent MOVED C Foreman IV seconded V Mankowski IX rules change pro posal RC-80-4B dealing pattern point accumulation record keeping Headquar ters rejected motion passed 10 voted rejection 2 voted against rejection VIII VI VIII REPORT ON NATIONALS & FREE FLIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FI NANCES A FF World Championships Worth ex plained background several items Preliminary Financial Report noting operation made modest profit due largely financial controls instituted HQ personnel upon arrival event B Nats Worth noted severe loss direct result enough contestants high cost officials housing despite fact expenses general re duced over previous years Nats Council authorized transfer $10000 General Funds Nats Income sum previously earmarked such transfer eventuality Nats ex penses would exceed income IX INSURANCE ESCROW ACCOUNT MOVED B Mathews V seconded C Piper $10000 budgeted escrow account cover deductible por tion AMAs liability insurance coverage necessary motion passed unanimously X ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP CLASSES FOR INDUSTRY & PROFESSIONALS MOVED J Grigg II seconded C Foreman IV Headquarters shall investi gate Markel Services cost feasi bility insurance coverage professional class fliers manufacturers categories motion passed 10 2 abstained CX ED XI INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR NON MEMBER GUESTS MOVED V Mankowski IX seconded C Piper increased benefit AMA Charter Clubs AMA charter club officers may grant guest membership under following conditions fee will $5 gives temporary membership period 30 days membership status offered time basis will effective 30 days postmark date money supporting data HQ $5 fee will credited payment AMA dues guest applies membership 60 days motion passed amended bA 10 2 abstained XI S/T AMENDED seconded guest mem bership status cannot applied sanctioned events amendment passed 9 2 against VI XI 1 abstained VIII session Council meeting adjourned 6 pm following morning November 10 adjourned meeting reconvened 904 am Secretary Treasurer absence President chaired until 1020am XII FILM PROJECT REVIEW Mr Jay Ger ber given floor explain film projects ask guidance Council regards type film should produce subsequent completed scale film Spe cifically Mr Gerber advised lot excellent Lincoln Nats footage could stand alone segments incorporated specialty films RC CL Mr Gerber further indicated previously Council directed top film prioritythe Lin coIn Natsneeded re-evaluation light footage currently available development Discussion followed terminating action rescinds previous Council approved film priorities Jan 79 Council meeting MOVED H Smith Xl seconded J Grigg II next calendar year number film priority will PR films approximately 15 minutes duration aimed flying site acquisition motion passed unanimously agreed Flying Site Film should highlight responsible persons maintain control models numer ous crashes should depicted voted upon agreed general consent succeeding films will 1 CL Nats 2 RC Nats Note President Witt arrived resumed chairing meeting XIII 1980 NATS SITEOHIO COMMITTEE PRESENTATION President Witt introduced Dick Nutting Chuck Shade Ohioboth representing Western Ohio RC Society 76 Model Aviation Mr Nutting aided Mr Shade spoke length detail proposal new Nats concept petitioning Council opportunity execute plans 1980 Nats Wilmington Ohio President Witt moved accept offer motion voted upon due Point Order objection C Foreman noted such decisions usually based upon Nats Executive Committee recommen dations proposed new Nats concept further discussed resulting following motion MOVED E Witt Pres seconded V Mankowski IX Council authorize WORKS Club proceed developing 1980 Nats Wilminton Ohiothe final cam mittment subject Council approval follow ing review recommendations Nats Executive Committee motion passed unanimously XIV 1980 INDOOR WORLD CHAMPION SHIPS Executive Director reported preliminary development WC opera tion Ray Harlan Chairman Indoor Team Selection Committee satisfactory recommended Council approve event planned june 20-24 Northwood Institute West Baden Indiana H Smith Xl advised Council some effort expended obtaining Seattle King Dome WC site idea abandoned favor West Baden due unstable air encountered test flying MOVED B Mathews V seconded H Smith XI accept 1980 Indoor World Championships proposal motion passed unanimously XV 1982 CONTROL LINE WORLD CHAM PIONSHIPS MOVED J Worth ED seconded V Mankowski IX submit 1982 CL world championship proposal Chicago modelers ClAM FAI aeromodeling committee tentative offer motion passed unanimously XVI 1980 SPACE MODELS CHAMPION SHIPS Worth advised Council AMA automatically involved Rocketry world championships because AMA National Aero Club NAC country responsible FAI Thus Rocketry WC organizers must address FAI through AMA noted AMA has nor will have financial commitment world championships AMA protected liability modeling activity MOVED C Foreman IV seconded C Piper Council sanction Space World Championships sponsored organized National Association Rocketry motion passed unanimously XVII REQUEST FOR 1980 AAAA CON TROL LIiE SANCTION MOVED V Mankowski IX seconded H Smith Xl award 1980 Control Line AAAA sanctioned contest rating Winston-Salem North Carolina meet applied motion passed unanimously XVIII REINSTATEMENT OF CATEGORY OUTDOOR ORNITHOPTER RECORDS item dealing member wished AMA record reinstated referred Free Flight Contest Board general con sensus XIX WORLD EVENT SANCTION CLAR IFICATION recounted Califor nia club advertised 2-meter soaring meet World Championship Headquarters advised parties involved AMA sanctioning could granted using such nomenclature such advertising premature governing body international activities FAI has sole authori ty authorize world championship event Worth advised however sanction issued terminology applied World Cup Worth asked Council guidance con cerning further action MOVED V Mankowski IX seconded C Foreman IV Executive Coun cil go rocord recognizing world championship 2-meter soaring meet principals directed future clear through Headquarters prior release advertising depicting world class event motion passed 10 2 against VI Pres XX CLARIFICATION OF ALLOWABLE EXPENSES FOR FAI TEAM PRACTICE Executive Director advised Council both instances team practice funding policy applied additional costs other what Council previously approved requested Worth asked Council review policy give determination future application MOVED J Grigg II seconded J Embry VIII existing FAI world championships team practice funding policy cairified include round trip travel practice city two nights lodging minimum expense AMA motion passed amended 1 8A 11 1 against VIII AMENDMENT H Cain VI seconded J Scarborough X exception motion 18 would subject Executive Council review decision amendment passed 11 1 against V XXI NMPRA RESPONSE TO COUNCIL RE SAFETY RULES Council discussed several responses approaches issue safety RC Pylon events noted NMPRA authored set safety criteria Formula Quarter Midget recommending officially adopted included AMA Rule Book MOVED J Worth ED seconded J Embry VIII Executive Council recommend RC Contest Board enac ting Safety/Emergency proposal necessary NMPRA safety recommendations pertains Formula Quarter Midget adopted included next Rule Book motion passed 8 3 against V VI IX 1 abstained Pres MOVED H Smith Xl seconded J Embry VIII recommend RCCB page 48 section 41 RC Sport Pylon Racing 1978/79 AMA Rule Book second last line words Quarter Mid get inserted after Formula-I last line word recommended re placed required motion passed 8 3 against II V VI 1 abstained Pres President directed under authority NMPRA recommendations adopted subject RCCB ratification NMPRA safety rules should pub lished next issue Model Aviation immediate effectivity XXII AMA PUBLIC RELATIONS POSTER J Scarborough X reported mem ber district created large poster idea utilized hobby shops purpose displaying local club information Executive Director remarked approved budget still has $3000 promo tion AMA hobby shops poster idea could incorporated package developed project President directed consideration given poster proposition ex penditures remain within current bud get XXIII FLYING SITE President Witt ap pointed committee make recommenda tions Council regarding flying site aid proposals committee appointed follows ChairmanC Foreman C Piper H Cain Minutes November 9-10 1979 Ex ecutive Council Meeting concluded next month Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode islard nunt DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President l4ihIand Avenue Atkiesnn NH t3tl 1 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NJ 03060 Raymond Giboulean 39 High St Old Town Mt 04468 George Parker 7 Paul Dr LeeMA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Dr Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kittery ME 03904 Reappointment AVPs writing still havent heard form few AVPs Con test Board members reaffirm willing ness continue offices Next issue will have update new appointments necessary will New England Champs again 1980 according Bob Brodeur Nashua just phoned say probably Fitchburg will site 3rd 4th weekend August will New England District meeting EXPO according recent meeting South Shore RC people Continued next page April 1980 77 Effective communication two-way Street AMAs non-paid volunteer offi cers doing utmost make AMA kind organization mem bers wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-presidentj area Complete communications link write duced rubber-powered model kits advertised Model Airplane News 1929 time came scene 1947 dad machine tool company several employees Stunt fliers famous Harold Red Reinhart Red won Plymouth Internationals back 1954 Another modeler lot fluence Larry Scarinzi Stunt Super Satan Combat Fox engine fame Later influences came likesofGeorge Aldrich Bill Werewage Lew McFarland Bob Gialdini Gene Schafer Jim Kostecky Bob Gieseke Ther person owe flying ability however Bill Simons Bill took profile ioop crash days becoming competition Stunt flier started development Genesis series stunters winter 1972 first two 35-size airplanes 560 squares ship won 1978 World Championships much larger version 720 squares between ships de velopment involved seven other versions various engines prop combinations World airplane used OS Max 40 FSR custom three-bladed prop Although am now Associate Editor Flying Models magazine until re cently own company dealt hob items company Control Speciali ties Corp mostly well-known foam wing work father has taken over production accessory line still cut foam wing two side following list contest achieve ments Eastern States Championship Cham pion 1974 1975 1976 1977 did fly 1978 1979 1975 King Orange Champion 1976 National Champion 1976 holder Jim Walker Cup presented Grand Na tional Stunt Champion third place 1977 Stunt FAI Team Trials World Champion 1978 also five straight top 10 finishes AMA Nationals way personal info am 32 500 Watts years old married Marianne have two children Robert David 2t/2 Brian James 11 months am member Garden State Circle Burners club New Jersey Charlie Limber earliest attempt Control Line Speed circa 1972 Profile Proto accidental due fact local federation model clubs pushed event age categories first few years punctu ated small disasters after awhile got going about fast anyone Delaware Valley During period Tom Kerr fellow club member Philadelphia Sky Pirates interested brother Lee FAI Power Free Flight outdone felt try FAI Speed Sibling rivalry 1973 met Bob Hemenway Clif Norman Bob really got started first FAI plane built designed Clif took few years get competitive FAI event what learning about Rossi engines making fiberglass parts learning fly properly meeting Doc Jackson etc etc After medium orgy winter 1975 designed all-fiberglass enclosed pipe assymetrical plane still fly turned out fast stable practically unserviceable ship Prior 1977 Nats FAI Team Trials good fortune latch onto Chuck Schuette perennial FAI Speed team member California infor Power 8 Watts 500 Watts 8 Watts 68 Watts 10 Watts 300 Watts 100 Watts District ReportCant home John Jean Smith will probably happen June 1st Executive Council meeting Orlando FL January 19th two days before writing Significant news will covered elsewhere issue am happy about museum started Orlando will release pertinent news about Shea Stadium incident issue Insurance liability some disagreement type release last months issue did pre clude much being said other column good friend John Grigg quite expertly covered episode missed Horrace Cain meeting sent Glenn Lee repre sentative John Embry sent old fire-horse John Clemens meeting John did duty saw Speaking duty following recent recap newly released frequencies New England should made public new service legal people Washington provides periodically will dis tributed VPs designated frequency co ordinator district will publish received will phone key areas necessary should further releases come about Transmitter LocI FrequencyLicensee 7564MHzCranston RI RI State Police Greenville RI RI State Police Black Plain RI RI State Police Holyoke MA MA State Police 7554MHzWilbraham MA NE Rescue Squad Sanford ME Auclair Transport Manchester NH Auclair Transport 7314 MHz Lancaster NH NH State Police New Jersey Ynk II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grigg District II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive tnckpnrt NY 14094 Associate Vim-Presidents Pete Bianchini 260S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 John Byrne 36-29 213th Sn Bayside NY 11361 Frank Drench 9 Willow Ave Pincanaway NJ 06854 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Tows River NJ 06753 Adam Santter 50 Ravdi Rd Apt A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Tom Silver RD 3 Bye 412 Messena NY 13662 Hank Sminh2 LorraiveAveAnburvNY 13021 months report will honor two districts top Control Line fliers Bob Hunt Charlie Lieber both qualified 1980 FAI team both hail New Jersey Bob defending World Champ Stunt let him tell story Bob Hunt have flying competi tion Stunt 15 years having brought up perfect modeling environment have flying life father James Hunt started modeling around 1918 1927 started company promation provided considerably upgraded competence FAI Speed event 1977 Team Trials started out falling up yes up steps motel Riverside breaking both models After repairs test flew best model control line broke What horror Anyway got back up ship going fast enough team place World Champs 1978 dis appointing sense Americans though taken hostage capable much better times winning team championship Woodoule Carl Dodge took time off team racing help get time did Certainly American team qualifying times 1980 Championships Poland indicate will strong threat can get act together am look ing forward representing US once again sampling excellent Polish bloat thin rylvania Virgivia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown Distritt III Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45236 Associate Vice-Presidents Joe Eiben 36960 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Fraveis Flaharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnat St Philadelphia PA 19107 As column being written am pre paring leave attend first council meeting full fledged member voting privileges have feeling will spend considerable amount time discuss ing recent tragic accident Shea Stadi um feel compelled inform facts matter saying during half time show being flown Electronic Eagles show team flying lawn mower model crashed crowd seriously injuring two spectators few days later spec tators died hospital other injured spectator released form hospital recovering much can said timesee elsewhere AMA News section some other details another slightly pleasant less bad news subject have re port spite fact reported earlier Nats Wilmington OH 99% sure 1% chance has arisen now very questionable due contract negotiations going between people control airfield major air freight company its use consolida tion point meantime other possible sites Midwest being explored includ ing Chanute Air Force Base Illinois Rickenbacker Airfield Columbus OH area Lake Charles apparently available else fails people would rather see midwest Nats possible club district needs use new Scale film Marvelous Miniatures club meeting whatever should have copies time read Unlike District II counterpart dont like parking belly Ill sign off GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED 78 Model Aviation Delaware rict Columbia land h Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 617 Pehite Drive Mechaoicsville VA 23111 Associate VicePresidenta Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottunille VA 22901 V Dill Helms 2000 Tynola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Snotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DR 19809 John Preston 7012 Elnira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 District IV members have asked question Yes model aircraft accident Shea Stadium New York man has died result happened during half-time show being put Electronic Eagles Greater New York RC Association donrt have details time AMA Council will filled January Council meeting know very sorry has happened Despite safety precautions take can did happen have insurance preach safety much AMA has excellent safety record indi vidual flier have kept up record Still happens receive lot bad pub licity good things AMA has done seem get overlooked People start talk ing about stopping show team program allowing show teams have AMA sanctions insurance coverage Just stop think what would happen stopped automobile racing other sport just because accident death involved during race game wouldnt long before would no sports participate Dont get wrongI am very sorry happened lets make rash decisions before know facts Lets look what happened learn time year would good time club go over its flying field safety rules update modify Make sure club member understands practices safety As safe we perfect never will harder try fewer accidents will have interested parties could participate Trans-Am Race sure read two-part article Bob Doris Rich wrote January February sues Model Aviation Its very interesting article Riches have done great job writing still think should again Speaking magazine articles hope quarter scale fans did miss Al Novotniks article Model Airplane News about QSAA Fun Fly Las Vegas super arti cle very good photos well worth reading Feb 80 issue would like take opportunity thank District IV club newsletter editors hard work thank sending read enjoy italso keepsme up-to-date whats happening District IV Penal Institution Model Program February issue Model Aviation page 76 excellent article penal institution program suggest District IV club president read article will give idea what could done local area about finding flying sites developing model building program federal state penal institutions program will work local clubsfollow up AMA has laid ground work rest up Maybe nothing area contact local law enforcement officers find out sure could lead county state supported fly ing site Whats Happening District IV MAX-FAX DC Maxecutors Newsletter came interesting article German WW II Dornier 335A-0 aircraft Seems innovative aircraft weighed 20000 lbs wingspan length slightly over 44 two DaimlerBenz603E-1 engines developing total 3600 hp takeoff top speed 475 mph rear engine alone could propel craft 350 mph first German aircraft configured tri cycle landing gear ejection seat long fuselage low aspect ratio wing clean lines make visible candidate scale enthusiastics looking twin engine project Alabama o gia issippr to Rico South tarolira essee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham Al 35219 205 879-5550 Associate Vice-Presidents John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thorolee St Charleston Hgts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr NashoilleTN 37205 Joseph Micalizni SR 00866 Boo 1532 Falardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman P0 Box 1643 Eglin AFB FL 32542 Harry Sheram P0 Boo 4506 Birmingham AL 35206 Tom Thacker 2390C Lawrencenille Hwy Decatur GA 30033 Central Florida its site AMA Model Airplane Muse um exact location Wings Wheels Museum Orlando Wings Wheels located Orlando International Air port within minutesof Disney World Sea World other vacation attrac tions AMA Executive Council toured impressive facilities Wings Wheels day before Council meeting evening District V Central Florida meet ing Wings Wheels arranged week advance limited publicity Over 200 modelers several clubs far away St Petersburg met Executive Council watched Johnny Clemens get award NAA saw Modelings Grand Illusions Gossamer Condor Fly toured museum dont believe entirely coinci dence day after terrific show support local modelers Wings Wheels offered AMA choice area thats different inherent two engine in-the-wing thrust-line problems interested investigating project get hold Dom Smithsonian Air Space Library Possibly hell send listing what material have file air craft Prince Georges R/C Club Quickie 500 Area Meeting Report Jim Isham stated PGRC will have three races year April 27th CDd Joe Solko July 20th CDd Roger Binger September 14th CDd Fred Melton CCRCs races will run June 8th October 5th CBRC will run race August 24th new rules developed area meeting will apply Propellers will stock props will same brand name size Any aircraft involved mid-air will BLACK flagged other planes continue flying Triangle Prop Spinners New control line club Raleigh-Cary Triangle area new club just starting information contact Bob Nicks 1211 Brookgreen Dr Cary NC 27511 Bob have requested AMA send club charter informa tion other things have requested Welcome AMA District IV Kent County Aeromodelers Inc received new newsletter month Kent County Aeromodelersits called Mosqui Bite club located Dover DE Thanks newsletter fellows keep coming Wings Wheels Museum no cost AMA AMA course will have bear cost installing maintaining its own exhibits District V have privilege opportunity serve host AMA Model Airplane Museum will working closely Frank Ehiing AMA Museum Curator both will need considerable help Orlando Central Florida area local museum support will also need volunteers everywhere help lo cate worthy items should included museum help plan design exhibits help restore models engines etc Vol unteers encouraged send Frank names special interest talents can used conjunction museum would also like input special interest groups Although Executive Council voted $10000 initial museum costs voluntary contributions would certainly help speed museum its way insure have quality exhibits wont settle anything less incidental costs associated establishing muse um Storage work space must set up space available no cost must made usable treasured items need crated shipped present storage sites across country display cases must built bought plan propose some special ways rec ognizing individuals clubs special terest groups hobby shops manufacturers etc contribute financial support museum No need wait formal plan however need money now Send contri butions tax deductible to AMA Headquarters Please state contribu tion museum give us name Continued next page April 1980 79 SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT District V Report Cont address gift can recognized lot work some additional finan cial help bit luck could have Grand Opening AMA Model Air plane Museum conjunction Tan gerine Meet January 1 981 may have keeping up various discussions about re-locating AMA Headquarters January Executive Council meeting appointed chairman committee study proposals develop ideas etc Chuck Foreman Dave Brown also committee have suggestions opinions about AMA Headquarters location please let other two members committee know soon possible AMA Nats treasured institution model airplane builders what about AMA members cant conveniently go Nats because ex treme distance Joseph Micalizzi example couldnt get last years Nats orga nized Puerto Rico Nats have similar Nats Hawaii Alaska Jim Scarborough Homer Smith committee study situation wel come ideas What think about fellow would make trip Florida carry own seafood District VP Cliff Piper did just January New Hampshire didnt know what expect Sunshine State also thought orange trees behind hotel fakes because oranges marked S unkist South Carolina well represented AMA Executive Council meeting Sally Jackson five year old daughter AVP Rich ard Jackson After listening few minutes model airplane talk readily gave proxy daddy left mother visit Disney World made lot sense did Executive Council IIIvos C Indiana ucky nusi VI DISTRICT REPORT Ilorrace Cain District VI VicePresident 525 Weidner Road Butfalo Grose IL 60090 Associate Vice-Presidents chuck Delano 4631 N Milchner Indianapolis IN 46226 Richard Gerling III 3611 Oreenfield Rd Guincy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 401 S Birch Plattsburg MO 64477 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme Rd university City MO 63132 Jim Sears P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Bob Underwood 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 Weather cares about WX Will mild winter bring white July 4th dont need bad summer Too much activity being planned what needed two weekends week Six days flying rest devil working sounds okay fuel manufacturers make money vultures will have share Thermals long skinny-winged birds colors Sailplanes definitely fast-growing seg ment RC District VI things everywhere Monroe y Rs. rIIeE Lulti peted New Years Day tne trophy held won Jack Fike center standing competition included Tom Osborne Bob Wat son Kneeling L-R Ron Kelly Arkie Ander son Hal Esser club can contacted through T Osborne 3312 Tilson Place Bloomington IN 47401 Southern Indiana Louisville KY area has new Sailplane group KISSKY-IN Soar ing Society Dan Childers 1317 Scenic Drive Clarksville IN 47130 SOAR Greater Chicago operates several fields has very active Soar ing program Contact Dan Pruss Soaring Edi tor MA Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 AVP Helen Olsen advises can compete District Fun-Fly using Sailplanes competition Power fliers say Great Are Sailplane fliers feel ing frisky Palos Park RC Club Chicago area forming Air Show Team replacing annual Pattern meet two-day Scale Air Show June 14-15 Show features awards static display evening din ner Ray Fuller 312 599-2555 Palos RC Club PO Box 92 Orland Park IL 60462 Syntronic Aero Club Ft Thomas KY Skywriter interesting figureson model ers purchasing power 25000 modelers burned quart fuel per week would 6250 gallons $10 per gallon $62500 spent weekly nice may figures available indicating modelers contri bution local national economies new club Indianapolis 500 RC Club hosting Pattern contest Indianapolis Raceway Park June 14-15 An excellent site $2500 cash awards will bring out Big Boys Leo Dickey 1028 N Illinois Street Indianapolis IN 46204 RCers near Craigville IN needing flying site contact AG Kunkel Lazy K Airport Craigyille IN 46731 Hobby shop flying field available Things March 23 Illinois Valley RC Club Mall Show Peru Mall March 30 Indoor Contest St Louis MO March 29-30 RC Sports Flyers Static Show Cross Country Mall Mattoon IL trophies Bill Basham 217 235-1 565 April 17-20 Palos Park Air Show Display Orland Park Mall Orland Park IL Palos RC PO Box 92 Orland Pk IL 60462 April 26-27 Southern Indiana Modelers Mint Julep Scale Meet Rough River State Park KY Sport Precision Scale January 19th Executive Council meet ing will find G Lee District VI representa tive simply cannot attend may best violated honor bound duty re vealing executive session activities may true yet cannot understand AMA should have secrets AMA engaged competitive business activities does formulate plans projects competi dive bidding firm belief AMA should totally responsive membership membership owes AMA nothing AMA owes membership thing As long sit Council plan inform what learn addition will speculate future happenings reasons some actions etc based understand ing events experiences thirty years modeling rather unfriendly terms have recent ly used describe Still will agree programs policies asked majority membership and/or clear ly benefit general membership Although above sounds negative positive action being think course AMA being turned towards action contemporary future problems Theres high ground ahead climb isnt too steep mountain climbers keep plugging things will get better Next monththe promised article No procrastination maybe Iowa C Mirlvan esota C Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Geoff Styles District VII Vice-President 6060 N Lydell Avenue Whitefish Bay WI 53217 Associate Vice-Presideits James Clark 444 Woodview Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 John C Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 Williaw Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tn St Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsett Dr Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lowbardy Lv. Crystal MN 55428 First let thank newsletter editors District VII clubs have started mail newsletters appreci ated will find useful activi ties Please keep coming January 19 1980 Executive Coun cil meeting will have held inOrlandoFL will first Council meeting will have able vote Some District VII members have touch per son also mail let have thoughts agenda items appeared Model vlation agenda Council meet ings always published purpose would delighted hear District VII people views want able have handle what District feels rather lust vote what want important items concerned show team accident Shea Stadium New York serious incident gave rise much comment District almost constructive can please use AVP channel comments keeps him ball game helps reduce cor respondence load Two enthusiasts Dis trict VII made RC Modeler magazine January issue Larry DAttillo arti cle published page 83 concerning engine propeller selection large models John Lusk Madison WI MARCS Club mentioned Ken Willards column sub mission some basic design information have many very talented modelers 80 Model Aviation district Unfortunately always easy find way share informa tion available newsletter exchange helps provided people contribute own club newsletters Got some photos month some courtesy Twin Cities folks HQ Note package containing origi nal manuscript Styles photos described somehow deilvered time issue column composed second copy manuscript unfortu nately duplicate photos available nice show last Thanksgiving Registry Hotel Bloomington MN annual event good weather side over 1500 people passed through exhibits Photo No 1 gives idea displays Terry Taylor AVP Dis trict VII plaid jacket talking John Krekelberg Twin Cities R/C Club Photo No 2 some Sig Kougars flown Blue Eagles Show Team other mod els background Photo No 3 Craig Flash Christensen Minnesota Soaring Society front club display Minneapolis Piston Poppers put CL fly ing demo parking lot Vikings Stadium right across hotel Other clubs taking part show men tioned exception Minneapolis Model Aero Club Photos provided Tony Saunderson Howard Evanson capable member plastic model club dis played 72 1/72nd Scale F4-C Phantoms Great publicity show bunch hard working modelers MARCS Madison WI sponsor ing Slope Soar Contest Lodi WI April 27 1980 flew site last year part fun fly great time Must best sites whole country400 feet straight up down depending look am sure will get small idea place photos No 4 No 5 times eight planes air Thermal activity great day flights close hour made Some pilots Pattern men some Pylon racers some average Glider guider everyone good time Landings hairy landing areas studded bushes rocks mak ing spot selection great care necessity Fliers hand Green Bay Fond du Lac Milwaukee Madison private site owned Mr Rasmussen MARCS very lucky have access am looking forward busy schedule month January 12th will see us Green Bay banquet contest planning meeting Usually clubs northeast ern Wisconsin Fox Valley meet plan year Members Madison Milwaukee also show up coordinate calendars year attended get gether last year found great amount friendship conviviality final comment please keep AVP informed what happening own club have interesting events sort would happy hear about report rest District must have fliers out Jan uary 1st celebrate New Year Lets have photo two intrepid souls Until next month good building good landings fortunate enough get out flying keep newsletters rolling mailman thinks am bootlegger am sure Arkansas siana Meeros homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII VicePresident 509 So Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Associate Vice-Feesidents Buzz Averill 9117 La Barranea NE Alburquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 william Hurley III 927 Commerce Fleasanton TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Barolesnille OK 74003 old saying cheer up things could worse cheered up sure enough things got worse Worse game means national strike Oil Chemical Atomic Workers though em ployees plant work members OCAW honoring picket line OCAW Thus about 350 super visory personnel like myself working seven 12-hour days week operate plant normally has over thousand employees means virtual stop activiites except eating sleeping working dont believe ask District VIII RC Contest Coordinator Bob Talley Bob also oil business same shape Im Bob advises contest tulorade as aska h Sakota h Dakura IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowski District IX VicePresident 105 Waldo Circle Bolleege Nt 68005 Associate VieePresidents Charles Branvon 2220 Mariposa Blvd. Casper wv 82601 Paul Kegel 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 Travis McGinnis 8027w 81st Circle Areada CO 80005 Jim OFteilly 4760 N Battin Wichita KS 67220 Jim Rickects 516S Cloadas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Two months ago reported Metro Denver Modeling Council spiritual ly financially supported FAI team practice Denver extra funds have since donated team fund next team can also avoid being short great source pride able report about kind enthusiasm sup port us can sure World Champion RC Aerobatic Teams effort helped demonstration support spirit AMA members Participating MDMC clubs included following Mile Hi RCers Miniature Aero Sportsters Arvada Association Modelers Jefco RCers Denver RC Eagles Reminders district display booth available number club patches sanctions still being handled chance have received yours yet have pa tience pleasetheyll becoming through AMA Executive Council met lando FL January 19 reason stated above yours truly attend ance However District VIII well repre sented person Johnny Clemens virtue legal councels opinion presented recently submitted written ballot items listed published agenda Thats think need certainly better no vote information have received far about meeting asof January 28 no final word Nats location Ohio still trying has problems Two sites District VIII also being considered sites has hosted Nats three times recent years stands ready another go now have heard about unfortunate accident Shea Stadium De cember 9 young man hit model later died injuries have facts Ill make no attempt relay anything However hopefully facts known will presented soon possible Safety tip month safety glasses minor investment keeping eye sight intact life Continued next page April 1980 81 District IX Report Con t Grand Island NE GI Modelers Asso ciation Continues send much apprecia ted letters along newsletter Thank Larry Shanks Grand Island Mod elers Association keeping us formed Z7 New Fields Wichihawks Wichita KS want remind have new site Control Line activities new paved circles will make annual rallies spring fall much inviting Spring Rally will May 3rd 4th thisyear Orbiting Eagles will open new field May 17th 18th triple contest AMA Sanction No 1 District IX Control Line fliers now have two new sites try out year Speaking new fields George Hunter put together perhaps best Got Get flying site article ever seen Georges Jefco Club Denver take pride AMA Headquarters plans uses article information Next time see George tell him thanks What has done will heir modelers forvearsto come few copies left want copy South Carolina Fun Fly Championship rules send stamped self-addressed envelope Richard Jackson VP SC District V Thanks Rich ard giving copy Frequencies District VPs being supplied copies FCCs Master Non-Government Frequency List first possible conflict models have noticed Topeks KS mainte nance department Department Transportation operates unit 7564 white green kind information can save lot heartache such large volume material reports am now looking frequency monitor observer coordinator review mate rial report possible conflicts moni tors findings will reported column AMA clubs areas have volunteers National Notes official minutes November Executive Council meeting synopsis January meeting should appear issue very next issue Model Aviation official presentation minutes will tell membership almost everything happened Almost Yes al Unfortunately seven Council members majority some abstentions have decided number reasons find agreeable official report membership need include made seconded mo tions voted Council meeting reference group has mea sure performance representative voting record emphatically Arizona lnrna , da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armoar Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Associate VmcePresidentn Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolre 1100 West Shaw Fresno CA 93711 Lonnie Kroeber 4298 Boulder Hwy. Las Vegas NV 89121 John Pond 4269 tyoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Bun 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beach CA 90908 Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter salt Lake City UT 94117 seems like just yesterday since wrote last months report time sure passes quickly youre having fun past month has fairly busy invited back Yucaipa Valley RC Flyers monthly meeting Prior meeting met club secretary Eloise Coats member John Wiley over excellent meal arranged long pleasant discussion aspects hobby hospitality shown club just cant surpassed Later meeting conducted club president Dave Johnson Jr met talked several club members mem ber junior name Danny Waltz grilled AMA business crafti ness trial lawyer kid real interest goings AMA club requested bring both movies Marve lous Miniatures Modelings Grand Illu sions Time permitting would view both turned Out keeping busi ness portion meeting short talk very short able see both club thoroughly enjoyed next function attended San Valeers monthly meeting progressive Free Flight club has around long time has lot famous fliers members Probably famous would Bob Hunter Gf Satellite City purveyors Hot what presents behalf during national meetings Half information now readily available certain can still write AMA Headquarters make arrangements purchase copy unedited minutes should nec essary possible same attitude will later spread recording voted against Council decision am urging write once district vice president AMA presi dent Headquarters let feelings issue known AMA member should want know has right know doing what have no way knowing peo ple read column no way knowing agree thoughts presented Perhaps time find out difficult thing generate letter writing campaign agree Coun cii needs completely open however have left Write VP today let us totally accountable completely open other Next month will include two-year re view promised last month list still District IX season flier program Stuff Bob no longer member meeting discovered way put shine fiberglass prop coat prop Hot Stuff rub metal polish will shine like new penny club has obtained new field Free Flight almost unheard boom construction days Southern Califor nia find did Its near Ontario Motor Speedway say its category two field showed club Modelingt Grand Illu sions big hit particularly enjoyed Peanut Scale portion met club president Lou DElia first time meeting real live wire keeps club moving brisk pace Ralph Prey went meeting show way Ralph needs no intro duction Free Flight clan Hes written articles trimming Free Flight models really knows stuff Two nights later went up Pasadena Center deliver AMA portable booth used during Bill Northrops International Modeler Show Also night would having tryouts Indoor electric powered contest held during show ran across long time Free Flighter Toshi Matsuda prior mentioned Lou DElia watching fun electric RC models blimps really something see understand models stayed aloft over hour half during show course blimps capable battery powered air plane next night saw headed south San Diego Orbiteers annual banquet Orbiteers held fancy restaurant north edge San Diego festivi ties presided over out going president Judy Painter awarded power high point year new president Guy Kirkwood Guy also won Orbiteer year award No small feat highly com petitive Free Flight club also presented John Oldenkamp scroll National Free Flight Society bestowed him 82 Model Aviation Nats developing P30 concept Since wasnt Nats yet received same Harry Steinmetz awarded NFFS honor promoting P-30 want mention unique centerpiece table small pylon done up checkerboard paint scheme two small cardboard models Goodyear racers going around held out fine wire wing tip highly detailed models looked real stand off Scale distance designer builder Bob Womack congratu lated thought effort went pieces showed new film Modelings Grand Illusions well re ceived club enjoyed next morning Saturday saw headed back up Pasadena rub shoulders crowd MS AMA booth manned Carl Maroney Betty Stream Bev Wisniewski handled AMA member ships problems two gals have among hardest working unpaid members AMA has hearty thanks both Bevs daughters Mindy Anne would spell times spent enjoyable day watching electric RC competition looking models display also lined up several club meetings attend arose 330 am next morning go 120 miles back San Diego time order make 700 am start Mission Bay Marathon went down attempt re-qualify Boston Mara thon move aimed cutting size field Boston Athletic Club increased qualifying standard three half hours three hours ten minutes Im gald report Ill Boston April surpassed standard have applied admission Boston Marathon As soon race over jumped back car hightailed home quick shower back Pasadena rest IMS goings must admit glad show closed packed up booth got home rest IMS show good turnout year Local television gave us good coverage Exposure sort sure helps hobby sent film Marvelous Minia tures Bob Kampmann show club Red Barons Sacramento club attended earlier projector died before could see film Hes going ship film Ken Ray mond Torrey Pine Gulls Soaring club will show banquet early February booth available use mall shows exhibitions Just let know want Want meeting Let know Ill fit As can see report Ive lots free time Oh cant make Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday week Ill Orlando Council meeting Tell about next month District X has four people have qualified represent USA 1980 Control Line World Championships Poland Theyve teams before highly qualified contacted asked thumbnail sketch back ground could work report four sent anything guess dont want publicity wont mention names THERMALS Alaska o ana os ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Cuber 1607 S non Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Rt 1 Box 48 Broadniew MT 59015 Ed MeColloagh 535E 81 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Rncio 26808 Donor Cr Kent WA 98031 Chock Thompson N 3813 Normandie Spokane WA 99205 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St. RedmondWA 98052 Joy Farmer Benton County R/C Club called recently gave formation years Exposition held 12th 13th April Benton County Fair Grounds Corvallis OR categories events will same last year Joy says expect have trophies first place special certificates second third event Prizes Fun Fly will merchandise should plenty go around Entries will accepted 12th between 10 am 2 pm can picked up 4 pm 13th Joy expects brochures out details time RAMS show havent seen already better see club secretary someone has Fun Fly will held Benton County R/C club field year number reasons will Control Line demon strations fairgrounds site first time Exposition expecting have Free Flight display area might bring favorite bird Benton County R/C Club Exposition has developed really fine show aimed modeler rather public has number advantages modeler have nice variety events categories certainly deserve tention plan hold district meeting EXPO hope see falls think have troubles department Al Critschell editor Red Apple Flyers newsletter club hails Wenatchee known Ap ple Capital World Anyway recent issue contained following comment Al members concerns flying field Things point time verge becoming precarious nutshell 20 acres adjacent us back up hill toward 4th SE upon rests mobile home about become sewage processing area could cause considerable number problems us few days land owner will receive official letter out lining particulars urging individual attend hearing condi tional use permit wish best District Xl scene winter Drizzle Circuit What five race cIr cuit Northwest Sport Races Control Line variety races start December completed April ral have al ready held Points accumulated race going toward year end trophies top three points winners plus fast heat Marsh race will Seattle Carkeek Park 9th atid will hosted SkyRaiders April race will Eugene airport 13th will hosted Propspinners races usually accompanied other events Infor mation available John Thompson Mike Hazel Mike 1319 Aspen St Eu gene OR 97401 John 1411 Bry ant Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 Seattle SkyRaiders being reorga nized rather have Allyn Johnson R Stevenson J Fuller have among prime movers others have helped out club has number fun events contests hosting Drizzle Circuit races get information club doings call Al Johnson Hobby House Hol man Road Good luck guys following program stolen Portland Barnstormers newsletter Steve Tischler editor Barnstormers Flight Proficiency Program course designed train new comer Sport RC Modeling can short period time capable going club field fly himself herself confidence success course consists eight levels first four designed take novice has never flown plane get him/her fly confidence levels must flown instructor remaining levels Intermediate Advanced fliers classification levels follows 0 1 2 3Trainee 4 5Intermedi ate 6 7Advanced 8Instructor Level 0 course person has never flown RC plane Tests following levels *Level 1A Demonstrate ability con trol plane level flight B **Demonstrate right hand turns maintaining altitude C **Demonstrate left hand turns main taining altitude *Level 2Demonstrate ROG land launch take off steady climb perform Level 1 Level 3Level 1 2 plus landing field undamaged condition complete solo flight Levels 1 2 3 apply gliders well power aircraft *Level 4Take off climb out three 90 degree right hand turns land first ap proach runway Level 5Level 4 plus 180 degree left right hand tight level turns Immelmann level inverted flight touch go Level 6Levels 4 5 plus square loop outside loop inside right flat eight level inverted flight 180 degree level turn inverted Level 7Levels 4 5 6 plus three con secutive horizontal rolls double lmmelmann Cuban eight well straight level verted flight includes 360 degree turn remaining level inverted Level 8All above plus successfully train student pilot through Level 4 above tests will performed club field away pit spectator area tests will administered club members qualified club instruc tors *70 flown presence quali fied instructor **Rectangle square pattern April 1980 83 FLIGHT Sheldon Ybanez Wins Third AMA CL Postal Contest Runners-up Chris Scott Jeft Cordle & Mark Pruett year Roanokes pride Sheldon Ybanez nosed out two-time winner Chris Scott take first place Academys 1979 FaIl Flying Fair CL models Flown September through November con testants 18 years age under rules allowed kind built-up model 35-foot lines Contestants started engines launched ROG flew 48 laps man datory pit stop refueling type contest against clock calls pre-flight planning practice Low times require fast pit stop well sleek airplane hot engine Ten year old Sheldon Vbanez fiew seven times working time down 2462 first flight 2101 sixth seventh attempt both engine mount part ed company rest plane 22nd lap want stress safety ur ging pit crew timers on-lookers stay safe distance during race Sheldons model same Mighty Might flew last year has 15 wingspan 13 fuse lage weighs 4 ounces sports butterfly tail prop Chops carbon/fiberglass 5 diameter x 45 pitch engine Kustom Kraftsmanship Cox 049 Black Widow Congratualtions Sheldon Chris Scott again flew record holding Little White Mouse could equal fantastic 2027 last year New postals Jeff Cordle third place winner six Jeffs flights made mandatory pit stop after 24th lap best flight both lowest time 24 laps 1009 shortest pit stop 15 seconds Jeff told us needed work pit stops flying kind race takes patience lots practice Fred Kocher Von Cloud conducted Shreveport LA contest Salvation Army Boys Clubs baseball field club has model airplane program about seven years started Shreveport Area Radio Kontrol Society boys call club Sky Hawks Henry Hawk club emblem Mark Pruetts model Black 1 Sheldon C Ybanez 2 Chris Scott 3 Jeff Cordle 4 Mark Pruett 5 Douglas Joseph 6 Jim Jones 7 Howard Banks 8 Warren Joseph 9 Randy Harris 10 Danny & Mike Enholm 11 Reggy Davis Kenny Kyle Roanoke VA Dayton OH Dayton OH Shreveport LA Shreveport LA Spokane WA Spokane WA Shreveport LA Spokane WA Spokane WA Shreveport LA Shreveport LA Widow powered wing single landing gear second year Orin Humphries advisor model club Libby Junior High School Spokane WA has sent times contest held especially conjunction Fall Flying Fair years contes tants completely different last years Jim Jones top man Congratulations entrants looking over results three contests think can safely say times under 3 minutes good under 230 excellent under 210 simply super 2101 2136 2179 311 338 35 45 4030 407 4505 6250 crash crash ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Open modelers 18 younger AMAs third Indoor contest Fly ever can flown size building National Indoor Model Airplane Society fudge factor used adjust times equi tably possible 35 feet height two events HL Glider HL Stick de signs eligible Contest Directors ut adding something extra youngsters efforts Let know can send times postal contest Send Ed Whitten SASE full set rules As caterpillar said other looked up saw butterfly hovering overhead Youll never get up things See next month Mighty Might Little White Mouse Loki 3/4 Goodyear wing wing Bad News Mouse wing Falcon Hunter 84 Model Aviation Io dflU IS WL LIIUI muuuia runt Sky Hawks emblem Henry Hawk ton OH JAN/FEB/MCH INDOOR POSTAL NOW IN FULL FLIGHT Shreveport fliers Front rowMark rruett Kenny Kyle Back rowReggy Davis Dennis Alexander
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/04
Page Numbers: 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84
Summary Jan 19 Executive Council Actions following principal items Council business transacted Winter AMA board directors meeting held lando FL 1 Addition Safety Code item concerning model air shows flying demon strations details fully need sepa rate spectators flying activities will explained separate AMA News report next month Model viotlon following fur ther Council review 2 AMA Budget 1980 preliminary budget approved subject updating Spring Council meeting based anti cipated increase membership over 74000 Note Council meeting over 50000 members already signed up 1980 3 Model Aviation Museum An offer free exhibit storage space Wings Wheels museum Orlando International Airport accepted initial fund budgeted display materials eq uipment Note AMAs Techinical Director Frank Eh ling has named curator AMA museum 4 1980 National Championships dead line February 5th set resolving whether Ohio Nats possible Council decide telephone confer ence call February 9th whether switch San Antonio TX Brooks Air Force Base Problems securing commitment Wil mington OH noted rapidly de veloping possibilities Texas site alternative 5 Free Memberships CDs New require ments approved Only free member ship AA meets two AAA five AAAA Class B meets free membership such meet fifty con testants registered meet otherwise free membership CD runs two such meets year regardless number contestants World Champion ships held USA same requirements National Championships free member ships CD work four days 6 Headquarters Relocation committee appointed chaired Mathews District V VP study current new proNew York Accident MODEL AIR SHOW CRASH BEING INVESTIGATED December 9th during halftime show Shea Stadium model aircraft went out control fatally injuring spectator temporarily hospitalizing second group called Electronic Eagles perform ing RC model aircraft model shape lawn mower flew spec tator seats Two men rushed hospi tal later died lawn mower pilot AMA mem ber other members group However group part AMA show team program cause accident still being investigated further informa tion available present Note initial news media reports told 30 40 pound lawn mower wasntthe weight closer 7 pounds Also reported metal wasntconstruc tion conventional balsa plastic film covering etc Reports also model looping maneuvering above crowd posals also possibility relocating Washington suburbs Note motion pur sue soon possible contract regarding previous offer Springfield OH approved Brown VPIll Foreman VPIV also appointed commit tee 7 Nomination Procedures 1980 Elec tion same procedures 1979 ap proved addition written letter acceptance nominee will re quired received nominating com mittee prior start meeting Note meeting normally scheduled Wednesday night during National Championships 8 Nats Winners FAI Teams ap proved FAI team selection program parti cipants should given opportunity comment before Council acts pro posal Note questionnaire will circulated 1979-80 participants prior next May 3rd Council meeting 9 RC Scale Standoff Team 1980 approved though voted prece dent setting action team would didntit merely circled inside playing field area stadium Ironically Electronic Eagles doing last show performing sports stadia ever since early 1978 per fect safety record before million people flown Shea Stadium times before both baseball foot ball games schedule very demanding though getting paid per forming making large profit expenses involved considerable So going fade out after show end 1979 football season get back normal life some plain old fun flying last show could retire show biz knowing pioneered highly successful PR effort behalf model aviation accident resulted something years PR effort largely unsuccess ful atgetting model aviation onto Sports pages major newspapers Obviously ever kind press opposite what sought went out over UPI newswire picked up local newspapers across country also TV Model aviation suddenly black eye will long time healing funded AMA same extent 1980 RC Precision Scale Team connection World Championships Canada Note Control Line portion cham pionship has cancelled due less five teams being made known Canada prior mid-January 10 Nats Trophies 1980 new design available approximately same cost 1979 Nats trophies approved action taken avoid major increase cost would have involved con tinuing same design recent years 11 Flying Site Committee Report Fol lowing submission written report chairman Foreman District IV VP agreed additional input Council members should submitted develop ment final recommendation Smith Dis trict XI VP approved replace Cain District VI VP resigned com mittee 12 Non-Continental Nets Mathews Dis trict V VP appointed chair commitCon tinued page 74 April 1980 71 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L L o 04-x I --0 Ou z 04I zw o COIL 0 Presidents OUTLQJK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 COUNCIL MEETING Id like start off months col umn making some general comments about January 19th Executive Coun cil meeting go specific areas relate well other events taking place during January next impossible condense some 12 hours discussion form Presidential statement events Also necessity omitting issues due technical legal aspects must consid ered Therefore Council issue concern national membership mentioned column because lack concern cause other aspects involved publication such information mention issue wide concern please look AMA News col umn written formal state ment facts As Council procedures general two items should noted 1 Our legal counsel has advised member Council pres ent meeting may send written vote long quorum out attendance 2 noted rather having long involved minutes Council member wishes add comments minutes should put monthly col umn Sooo ther ado will begin column adding comments AMA Headquarters relocation proposal HEADQUARTERS MOVE motion accept Springfield OH offer made failed vote eight six Except Council members echo positionof Head quarters personnel general agreement long-range ad vantage relocating Headquarters facility AMA would own objections further alternatives should investigated certainly understand burden responsibility Council members feel about such large financial commit ment behalf constituents Surely feel since has just come attention during short two year term decision length time would jumping gun can remember same feelings back several years AMA accountant recommended moving out District Columbia buying own property Incidentally land available time would have paid off time no longer available can also remem ber discussed buying air field Headquarters Nationals siteland also no longer availableand becoming more difficult find vacant land hold Nationals Since election year ago dis cussion Headquarters relocation has agenda item Council meeting information has pub lished nearly issue Model Aviation Out discussion proposal has offered us financial feasibility assistance ownership Springfield OH Besides fact proposal viable least foreseeable future devoted hours effects relocating AMA Headquarters personnel Over past 20 years have directly involved several such relocations am well aware fact proposals always clear-cut may seem After receiving statistics State Federal Government sources found due lower cost living Springfield area apprecia tion property DC vicinitythe effect personnel desiring relocate would substantial wage increase Further estimated 11 full time secretaries clerks would have replaced savings salaries would 43% secretarial 41% clerical total about $32865 total annual staff savings tak ing account personnel prob ably would relocate makes figure much higher Beyond staff salary advantage relocating offer assistance buying building Springfield has much talk about two other sues 1 low rental cost pres ent location 2 value being located seat Federal Govern ment First lease present home will up 1981 highly improbable low rent will continue Second know against law associations lobby virtually relationships Federal Government through legal counsel committees work Government agencies Therefore AMA does receive great benefit being District Columbia cost being adds argument move considers capital expenses equipment con tracts storage could go on fact remains Council divided opinion what constituents want other side debate comment members concerned benefits future want know What doing today Another comment own membership survey showed no interest moving later clarified member no such question asked survey obvious problem have enough input mem bers about feelings subject can say WANT YOUR QUES TIONS AND FEELINGS ON RELO CATING HEADQUARTERS e. should let district VP know feel because takes majority vote Executive Council pass motion relocation AMA SURVEY 24 days since tabulating first surveys received nearly surveys After tabulation re sults left membership priorities first nine items exactly same order Special Events such Trans-Am trade shows etc slipped 11th place Model Aviation Museum 13th Parts II III order percentages remained same 72 Modei Aviation MUSEUM As mentioned March column Model Aviation items AMA Headquarters Execu tive Council have putting consider able time effort rank very low survey Such issue Model Aviation Museum ranking 13th out 14 membership priorities Thus beginning discussing museums able point out Coun Executive Council meeting con vened Orlando FL members Council could look Wings Wheels Museum discuss possibility establishing model air plane exhibit within museum After looking museum talking management proposal free model airplane exhibition space favorably voted Council exhibition will similar Model Aviation Exhibit presently Smith sonian Nations Capitol additional benefits advertising AMA membership handouts Wings Wheels Museum use museum space should eliminate least temporarily need estab lishing own facility NATIONALS1980 Regretfuily still no firm site date 1980 Nationals reported Council meeting Flying Tigers Airline establish base Wilmington OH would until after summer negotiations still going get AMA Nationals sum mer mind Council vot ed hold off other site negotiations couple weeks Several alternate sites have pro posed Charles Parrish pulled together proposal Nationals site Brooks Field San Antonio TX week Flying back form International Modeler Show Pasadena CA able stop San Antonio review proposed sites Base Command er Colonel Walls proposed Indoor site Helicopter Free Flight Soaring sites located short distance Brooks seem have excellent possibilities Nationals Beyond site possibilities great potential assistance local modelers San Antonio groups seem very enthusiastic INDOOR RC years first Indoor Radio Control event held part Interna tional Modeler Show Pasadena progress field since first event last year has phenomenal existing endurance records nearly tripled event has developed point becoming neces sary classify electric types stand ard class includes planes powered ni cad batteries readily available Modelers now exotic silver cell lithium batteries Tony Nacarato made record flight 1 hour 28 minutes 30 seconds using boost-glide system Flying fig ure eight course between tops show booths bottom 30foot truss network Tony used elec tric motor make climbing turns turned motor off glide through crossover point HALL OF FAME show Pasadena also gave opportunity present Council AMM Past AMA Presidents Hall Fame Award Bill Wisniewski What made such special occa sion fact have known Bill since 14-year-old just starting modeling career have present made some outstanding dem onstrations model engine devel opment setting speed records has dedicated years development model aviation have members family seldom has opportunity honor per son feels close fortunate honored four other Hall Fame members presentationJohnnie Brodbeck Carl Goldberg Walt Schroder Ken Willard April 1980 73 SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiIl AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Vernon Wallace Tuscon AZ mailed mc letter saying re ceived regular AMA magazine two munths Before could reply him Kip Smythe answered case Miss Andrea Peterson works full time AMA Headquarters handling such complaints getting YOUR magazine write Miss Andrea Peterson AMA Kip Smythe dont want miss anything may very popular Secre tary/Treasurer read resume last Florida Council meeting told important AMA Nats officials either find some way clean up fiscal shortages Nats lately should give some thought drop ping fragmenting lost $26000 last year Nebraska NOT anybodys fault through mis management critical gasoline shortage fact nobody showed up--simply enough custom ers Yet am elected watch dues money Can ask personal ques tion What would tto Secretary/Treasurer [or informa tion almost unanimous consen sus find some way continue Nats After have going since 1923 may surprised learn 28765 AMA contcstants attended 1291 sanctioned meets last year large small figure about 40% total membership rolls course members attended meet still significant number Truly AMA fliers contest-oriented month want continue saga important NSRCA special interest group Mr Jim Vanderbeck president organi/ation RU Pattern fliers board directors includes representatives trom eight dis tricts US Controlled Aerobatics Bruce shown holding first place little airplane won Conley Flyers meet Atlanta other day picture taken 1979 Nats NSRCA fliers showing just some busy activity Bob Drolen Frank Purpura tuning up winning flights long time Betty Stream Suzi Stream mother Stream Baby Stream edited NSRCA official newsletter K-Factor year Dick Carpenter will takeover editor Good luck Iick its lot hard work t join NSRCA send ten bucks Sally Brown 8534 Ituddleston Drive Cincinnati 01] 45236 See next month Jan 19 Exec Council Summary Continued paqe 71 tee study feasibility Nats type meets outside continental US such loca tions Alaska Puerto Rico Hawaii 13 Sig Cub No 2 AMA Model deci sion Junior Committee proposal tabled pending next Council meeting following trial during Council mem 74 Model Aviation ilke liuntersyalle AL belong the and vow winnrngest club US last year can whip anybody country dares show up district L R Craig Buchanan Syd Austin Jerry Clifton Roscoe Pearson Bruce Underwood Lamar Gilbert Come think folks Ive got couple buddies live up Ohio claim pretty good Pattern Im going write tell stay away Guntersville group wont get little feelings hurtl snap shows four itnportant Pat tern fliers Commonwealth Puer Rico Left right good friend Joseph Micalizi AMA Associate VP Bill Mathews Livia Bermude club secreatry Jane Broun Jim Broun good Pattern fliers TX getting ready fly tier KU Pattern ship 1979 Nats lifeof dont see people dont tend Nats - move r wood District Three Representative NSRCA National Society Radio bers will build otherwise become familiar model 14 Indoor Committee Conference Call approved Indoor Team Selection Committee could make such call using AMA funds following submission agen da other details call management 15 Life Insurance Mail Solicitation authorized Wohiers Co Chicago could make such mailing Spring pro vided stationery did appear AMAs no AMA endorsement implied noted program exclusiveother companies could make similar mailings authorized 16 Safety Committee proposal establishment such committee accepted due lack specifics ap proved ask detailed proposal particular regard purpose au thority 17 Magazine Publication Minutes approved delete names Council member proposers seconders minimize tendency members use ac tions means promoting themselves print official minutes however would continue record persons involved 18 Executive Insurance agreed obtain quotes such coverage pur pose compensating AMA extra costs involved finding replacement event death disablement top sala ried officer AMA 19 First Class Mailings approved annual renewal/ballot mailing AMA members outside continental USA via first class instead bulk avoid late delivery voting problems 20 Council Member Succession list agreed Council member would sub mit name recommendation successor Council consider event incapacitation Note AMA laws provide Council decide should fulfill unexpired term Council member office 21 RC Frequency Coordinator VP requested name someone district RC Frequency Coordinator receive regu AMA Headquarters names locations non-modeler md ustrial commer cial etc licensees 72 MHz band might produce RC interference situations coordinator would advise AMAers frequencies given locality might prob lems agreed VP could coordinator existing officers someone currently officer 22 Time Place Next Meeting Wash ington DC May 34 should noted summary official subject approval official meeting minutes wi/I pub llshed after Council approves next meeting summary however tended give earlier notice basics what decided meeting avoid excessive delay until official minutes finalized should also noted items voted onsome did volve basic policy making directed President following general discussion Minutes Executive Council Meeting--November 9-10 1979 Howard Johnsons Motor Lodge Arling ton VA following attendance President Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Secre tary/Treasurer Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice President District Clifton Piper Atkin son NH VP-Il John Grigg Lockport NY Dave Brown Cincinnati OH proxy VP-Ill Don Lowe VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechan icsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Horrace Cain Buffalo Grove IL AVP-VII Geoffrey Styles Whitefish Bay WI proxy VP-VII Ken Morris VP-VIII John Embry Sulphur LA VP-IX Vince Mankow ski Bellevue NE VP-X Jim Scarborough Redondo Beach CA VP-XI Homer Smith Seattle WA Also attending Al Novotnik General Manager Model Airplane News magazine Jon Raines National Association Rocket ry Ron McNally Control Line Contest Board Chairman Present AMA Headquarters executive staff Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madison FA I/Contest Boards Administrator Carl Wheeley Publisher Model viation maga zine Frank Ehling Technical Director regular meeting AMA Execu tive Council brought order 903 am President chaired meeting Note Districts Ill VII repre sented proxies did have voting privileges maximum number votes 12 9 Vice Presidents President Secretary/ Treasurer Executive Director Before regular agenda taken up three items briefly discussed dis posed follows MOVED J Grigg II seconded J Embry VIII pay round trip airline travel motel expenses two repre sentatives 1980 Wilmington Nats site make presentation November 10 session Council meeting motion passed 10 2 against V IX Note precedent setting ac tion Further such requests will examined separately merit MOVED V Mankowski IX seconded J Grigg II Headquarters have AMA legal counsel investigate possibility write-in vote VP motion made assembly eventuality VP unable physically attend meeting some other alternative whereby vote may cast regardless absence VP motion passed unanimously I MUSEUM REPORT recent trip Orlando FL Wings Wheels muse um operation President Ex ecutive Director produced very favorable impression reported Witt Witt Worth described explained existing museum project elaborating AMA could come part Executive Director remarked optimistic thefinancial aspect several money-producing strategies available Both recommended Coun cil visit Wings Wheels Museum concept warrants consideration further study As extension previous discussion Frank Ehling museum curator AMA asked give views acquisition housing museum articles Ehling explained researching subject Smith sonian Institution DC developed procedures AMA could should estimation now start seeking possession historical items stock AMA museum Ehlings solution housing items interim obtaining permanent loca tion put articles out loan much other museums dowith AMA Headquar ters being central administrative dis tribution point MOVED H Smith Xl seconded V Mankowski IX AMAs legal counsel asked investigate proper documents legal steps liability needs establishing AMA museum motion passed unanimously II MODEL VIA TION MAGAZINE Carl Wheeley Model viation publisher distribu ted estimated preliminary 1980 financial statement Council consideration indica ting magazine would lose money 1980 unless some action taken Wheeley concluded following recommenda tions increase advertising b remove cur rent ceiling number pages c improve rather produce magazine lesser quality Questions discussion followed Wheel eys presentation terminating follow ing motion MOVED McNeill S/T seconded H Smith Xl Council remove restrictions Model viation pertaining number pages amount advertising motion passed 7 5 against II VI VIII Pres Ill GUEST PRESENTATIONS A Relocation AMA Headquarters Ohio President Witt introduced Mr Martin Levine Springfield Ohio Chamber Commerce gave presentation merits advantages relocating Head quarters Springfield presentation included description details archi tects rendering possible building land available construct building cost factors such construction legal inflation real estate interest loan utilities explained money needed such endeavor could burrowed Industrial Revenue Bond Issue tax free approximately 9% interest/25 years total soft hard costs given $49000 per year question answer period followed Mr Levines prospectus other show interest no decisive Council action taken time B FCC Petition Status President Witt introduced Mr jack Smith AMAs legal representative Federal Communi cations Commission Mr Smith law offices Jeremiah Courtney-AMAs legal counsel Mr Smith reported AMAs past pres ent future plans actions expectations obtaining frequencies relief interference problems turning-of-the-wheels FCC explained great detail including thorough explanation process April 1980 75 11/9-10/79 Council Minutes Cant rules changed Mr Smith advised FCC has Petition asking frequencies 13 months has just recently showed positive interest calling meeting concerned parties FCC has requested data support 72MHz frequencies will supplied AMA before end 1979 Following Mr Smith said expected FCC will issue Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM Subsequently after several steps procedure taken likely year two can expect have RC frequencies Meanwhile Mr Smith cautioned counter-productive active impatience such exerting pressure FCC whatever formincluding letter cam paign Permissible however submitted AMA time basis would agreed set technical standards including corporating model industry recommenda tions Mr Smith cited vital need pre sent coordinated effort AMA spokesman concerned As closing remarks Mr Smith suggested copies FCC computer listing identifies industrial 72MHz users available people could asked change some frequencies probably would comply instances approached one-on-one Council expressed much interest concept directed Head quarters secure computer listing Vice President IV SECRETARY/TREASURER REPORT Secretary/Treasurer J McNeill gave re port following topics A Donations S/T asked explain Toledo Weak Signals RC Clubs sizeable donations shown separate item Financial Statement published Model viatian Comptroller Gisele Jackson advised Council donations broken down various funds therefore recog nizable coming particular donor conclusion S/T suggested henceforth donations should reported such financial statement further donations $500 should separately identified independent financial report same issue Model Aviation financial report appears B Bonding S/T recommended Firemans Fund American Insurance Co contacted raise amount bonding AMA employees Worth Jackson Executive Director advised SIT suggestion already attended would accomplished shortly Worth further reported time ED proposal updated loan travel policy gone Vice Presidents review mail ballot produced tie vote new version will submitted Council near future C Auditing S/T stressing due suspicion improprieties strictly good business practice recommended AMA Headquarters hire another firm has usual 1980 audit MOVED B Mathews V seconded C Foreman IV year 1980 AMA hire another auditing firm motion passed 9 1 against VIII 2 abstained XI ED D Gerber Film Prolects S/T referred written report/review subject film making Mr Gerber report accepted Council conclusion discussion Presi dent directed Executive Director pre pare document contract rights whereby AMA may acquire original films made Gerber event Mr Gerbers termina tion also proper paperwork drawn up gives AMA title its equipment Mr Gerbers possession V REPORT ON REBEL RALLY PROTEST PROBLEM President Witt advised sent letter reprimand caused disturbance Rebel Rally meet explained matter resolved because Gathwright broth ers caused problem have reinstated club members Witt reported club members themselves wirtten appreciation handling matter Two items resulted discussion a need exists establish policy hand ling disciplinary problems b Ron McNal ly CLCB Chairman should advised outcome thanked writing ex tended efforts researching Gathwright controversy VI REPORT ON CONTEST BOARD PRO CEDURES item resolved mail ballot prior Council meeting ques tion Vote Criteria Initial voting stage rules change process approved voting criteria low ered 2/3 simple majority tie considered passing VII RC RULE PATTERN CLASSIFICA TION SYSTEM Executive Director response Joe Friend RCCB Chairman asked Council direction concerning aspect rules change proposal RC-804A & B deals pattern point accumu lation record keeping Headquarters Worth explained Contest Boards have jurisdiction over items would involve Headquarters administrationthe Council must decide such matters noted particularly proposal would require special effort group competitors contrary normal proce dure Also would produce situation other classes competitors could de mand similar services thus raise total workload considerably pres ent MOVED C Foreman IV seconded V Mankowski IX rules change pro posal RC-80-4B dealing pattern point accumulation record keeping Headquar ters rejected motion passed 10 voted rejection 2 voted against rejection VIII VI VIII REPORT ON NATIONALS & FREE FLIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FI NANCES A FF World Championships Worth ex plained background several items Preliminary Financial Report noting operation made modest profit due largely financial controls instituted HQ personnel upon arrival event B Nats Worth noted severe loss direct result enough contestants high cost officials housing despite fact expenses general re duced over previous years Nats Council authorized transfer $10000 General Funds Nats Income sum previously earmarked such transfer eventuality Nats ex penses would exceed income IX INSURANCE ESCROW ACCOUNT MOVED B Mathews V seconded C Piper $10000 budgeted escrow account cover deductible por tion AMAs liability insurance coverage necessary motion passed unanimously X ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP CLASSES FOR INDUSTRY & PROFESSIONALS MOVED J Grigg II seconded C Foreman IV Headquarters shall investi gate Markel Services cost feasi bility insurance coverage professional class fliers manufacturers categories motion passed 10 2 abstained CX ED XI INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR NON MEMBER GUESTS MOVED V Mankowski IX seconded C Piper increased benefit AMA Charter Clubs AMA charter club officers may grant guest membership under following conditions fee will $5 gives temporary membership period 30 days membership status offered time basis will effective 30 days postmark date money supporting data HQ $5 fee will credited payment AMA dues guest applies membership 60 days motion passed amended bA 10 2 abstained XI S/T AMENDED seconded guest mem bership status cannot applied sanctioned events amendment passed 9 2 against VI XI 1 abstained VIII session Council meeting adjourned 6 pm following morning November 10 adjourned meeting reconvened 904 am Secretary Treasurer absence President chaired until 1020am XII FILM PROJECT REVIEW Mr Jay Ger ber given floor explain film projects ask guidance Council regards type film should produce subsequent completed scale film Spe cifically Mr Gerber advised lot excellent Lincoln Nats footage could stand alone segments incorporated specialty films RC CL Mr Gerber further indicated previously Council directed top film prioritythe Lin coIn Natsneeded re-evaluation light footage currently available development Discussion followed terminating action rescinds previous Council approved film priorities Jan 79 Council meeting MOVED H Smith Xl seconded J Grigg II next calendar year number film priority will PR films approximately 15 minutes duration aimed flying site acquisition motion passed unanimously agreed Flying Site Film should highlight responsible persons maintain control models numer ous crashes should depicted voted upon agreed general consent succeeding films will 1 CL Nats 2 RC Nats Note President Witt arrived resumed chairing meeting XIII 1980 NATS SITEOHIO COMMITTEE PRESENTATION President Witt introduced Dick Nutting Chuck Shade Ohioboth representing Western Ohio RC Society 76 Model Aviation Mr Nutting aided Mr Shade spoke length detail proposal new Nats concept petitioning Council opportunity execute plans 1980 Nats Wilmington Ohio President Witt moved accept offer motion voted upon due Point Order objection C Foreman noted such decisions usually based upon Nats Executive Committee recommen dations proposed new Nats concept further discussed resulting following motion MOVED E Witt Pres seconded V Mankowski IX Council authorize WORKS Club proceed developing 1980 Nats Wilminton Ohiothe final cam mittment subject Council approval follow ing review recommendations Nats Executive Committee motion passed unanimously XIV 1980 INDOOR WORLD CHAMPION SHIPS Executive Director reported preliminary development WC opera tion Ray Harlan Chairman Indoor Team Selection Committee satisfactory recommended Council approve event planned june 20-24 Northwood Institute West Baden Indiana H Smith Xl advised Council some effort expended obtaining Seattle King Dome WC site idea abandoned favor West Baden due unstable air encountered test flying MOVED B Mathews V seconded H Smith XI accept 1980 Indoor World Championships proposal motion passed unanimously XV 1982 CONTROL LINE WORLD CHAM PIONSHIPS MOVED J Worth ED seconded V Mankowski IX submit 1982 CL world championship proposal Chicago modelers ClAM FAI aeromodeling committee tentative offer motion passed unanimously XVI 1980 SPACE MODELS CHAMPION SHIPS Worth advised Council AMA automatically involved Rocketry world championships because AMA National Aero Club NAC country responsible FAI Thus Rocketry WC organizers must address FAI through AMA noted AMA has nor will have financial commitment world championships AMA protected liability modeling activity MOVED C Foreman IV seconded C Piper Council sanction Space World Championships sponsored organized National Association Rocketry motion passed unanimously XVII REQUEST FOR 1980 AAAA CON TROL LIiE SANCTION MOVED V Mankowski IX seconded H Smith Xl award 1980 Control Line AAAA sanctioned contest rating Winston-Salem North Carolina meet applied motion passed unanimously XVIII REINSTATEMENT OF CATEGORY OUTDOOR ORNITHOPTER RECORDS item dealing member wished AMA record reinstated referred Free Flight Contest Board general con sensus XIX WORLD EVENT SANCTION CLAR IFICATION recounted Califor nia club advertised 2-meter soaring meet World Championship Headquarters advised parties involved AMA sanctioning could granted using such nomenclature such advertising premature governing body international activities FAI has sole authori ty authorize world championship event Worth advised however sanction issued terminology applied World Cup Worth asked Council guidance con cerning further action MOVED V Mankowski IX seconded C Foreman IV Executive Coun cil go rocord recognizing world championship 2-meter soaring meet principals directed future clear through Headquarters prior release advertising depicting world class event motion passed 10 2 against VI Pres XX CLARIFICATION OF ALLOWABLE EXPENSES FOR FAI TEAM PRACTICE Executive Director advised Council both instances team practice funding policy applied additional costs other what Council previously approved requested Worth asked Council review policy give determination future application MOVED J Grigg II seconded J Embry VIII existing FAI world championships team practice funding policy cairified include round trip travel practice city two nights lodging minimum expense AMA motion passed amended 1 8A 11 1 against VIII AMENDMENT H Cain VI seconded J Scarborough X exception motion 18 would subject Executive Council review decision amendment passed 11 1 against V XXI NMPRA RESPONSE TO COUNCIL RE SAFETY RULES Council discussed several responses approaches issue safety RC Pylon events noted NMPRA authored set safety criteria Formula Quarter Midget recommending officially adopted included AMA Rule Book MOVED J Worth ED seconded J Embry VIII Executive Council recommend RC Contest Board enac ting Safety/Emergency proposal necessary NMPRA safety recommendations pertains Formula Quarter Midget adopted included next Rule Book motion passed 8 3 against V VI IX 1 abstained Pres MOVED H Smith Xl seconded J Embry VIII recommend RCCB page 48 section 41 RC Sport Pylon Racing 1978/79 AMA Rule Book second last line words Quarter Mid get inserted after Formula-I last line word recommended re placed required motion passed 8 3 against II V VI 1 abstained Pres President directed under authority NMPRA recommendations adopted subject RCCB ratification NMPRA safety rules should pub lished next issue Model Aviation immediate effectivity XXII AMA PUBLIC RELATIONS POSTER J Scarborough X reported mem ber district created large poster idea utilized hobby shops purpose displaying local club information Executive Director remarked approved budget still has $3000 promo tion AMA hobby shops poster idea could incorporated package developed project President directed consideration given poster proposition ex penditures remain within current bud get XXIII FLYING SITE President Witt ap pointed committee make recommenda tions Council regarding flying site aid proposals committee appointed follows ChairmanC Foreman C Piper H Cain Minutes November 9-10 1979 Ex ecutive Council Meeting concluded next month Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode islard nunt DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President l4ihIand Avenue Atkiesnn NH t3tl 1 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NJ 03060 Raymond Giboulean 39 High St Old Town Mt 04468 George Parker 7 Paul Dr LeeMA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Dr Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kittery ME 03904 Reappointment AVPs writing still havent heard form few AVPs Con test Board members reaffirm willing ness continue offices Next issue will have update new appointments necessary will New England Champs again 1980 according Bob Brodeur Nashua just phoned say probably Fitchburg will site 3rd 4th weekend August will New England District meeting EXPO according recent meeting South Shore RC people Continued next page April 1980 77 Effective communication two-way Street AMAs non-paid volunteer offi cers doing utmost make AMA kind organization mem bers wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-presidentj area Complete communications link write duced rubber-powered model kits advertised Model Airplane News 1929 time came scene 1947 dad machine tool company several employees Stunt fliers famous Harold Red Reinhart Red won Plymouth Internationals back 1954 Another modeler lot fluence Larry Scarinzi Stunt Super Satan Combat Fox engine fame Later influences came likesofGeorge Aldrich Bill Werewage Lew McFarland Bob Gialdini Gene Schafer Jim Kostecky Bob Gieseke Ther person owe flying ability however Bill Simons Bill took profile ioop crash days becoming competition Stunt flier started development Genesis series stunters winter 1972 first two 35-size airplanes 560 squares ship won 1978 World Championships much larger version 720 squares between ships de velopment involved seven other versions various engines prop combinations World airplane used OS Max 40 FSR custom three-bladed prop Although am now Associate Editor Flying Models magazine until re cently own company dealt hob items company Control Speciali ties Corp mostly well-known foam wing work father has taken over production accessory line still cut foam wing two side following list contest achieve ments Eastern States Championship Cham pion 1974 1975 1976 1977 did fly 1978 1979 1975 King Orange Champion 1976 National Champion 1976 holder Jim Walker Cup presented Grand Na tional Stunt Champion third place 1977 Stunt FAI Team Trials World Champion 1978 also five straight top 10 finishes AMA Nationals way personal info am 32 500 Watts years old married Marianne have two children Robert David 2t/2 Brian James 11 months am member Garden State Circle Burners club New Jersey Charlie Limber earliest attempt Control Line Speed circa 1972 Profile Proto accidental due fact local federation model clubs pushed event age categories first few years punctu ated small disasters after awhile got going about fast anyone Delaware Valley During period Tom Kerr fellow club member Philadelphia Sky Pirates interested brother Lee FAI Power Free Flight outdone felt try FAI Speed Sibling rivalry 1973 met Bob Hemenway Clif Norman Bob really got started first FAI plane built designed Clif took few years get competitive FAI event what learning about Rossi engines making fiberglass parts learning fly properly meeting Doc Jackson etc etc After medium orgy winter 1975 designed all-fiberglass enclosed pipe assymetrical plane still fly turned out fast stable practically unserviceable ship Prior 1977 Nats FAI Team Trials good fortune latch onto Chuck Schuette perennial FAI Speed team member California infor Power 8 Watts 500 Watts 8 Watts 68 Watts 10 Watts 300 Watts 100 Watts District ReportCant home John Jean Smith will probably happen June 1st Executive Council meeting Orlando FL January 19th two days before writing Significant news will covered elsewhere issue am happy about museum started Orlando will release pertinent news about Shea Stadium incident issue Insurance liability some disagreement type release last months issue did pre clude much being said other column good friend John Grigg quite expertly covered episode missed Horrace Cain meeting sent Glenn Lee repre sentative John Embry sent old fire-horse John Clemens meeting John did duty saw Speaking duty following recent recap newly released frequencies New England should made public new service legal people Washington provides periodically will dis tributed VPs designated frequency co ordinator district will publish received will phone key areas necessary should further releases come about Transmitter LocI FrequencyLicensee 7564MHzCranston RI RI State Police Greenville RI RI State Police Black Plain RI RI State Police Holyoke MA MA State Police 7554MHzWilbraham MA NE Rescue Squad Sanford ME Auclair Transport Manchester NH Auclair Transport 7314 MHz Lancaster NH NH State Police New Jersey Ynk II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grigg District II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive tnckpnrt NY 14094 Associate Vim-Presidents Pete Bianchini 260S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 John Byrne 36-29 213th Sn Bayside NY 11361 Frank Drench 9 Willow Ave Pincanaway NJ 06854 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Tows River NJ 06753 Adam Santter 50 Ravdi Rd Apt A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Tom Silver RD 3 Bye 412 Messena NY 13662 Hank Sminh2 LorraiveAveAnburvNY 13021 months report will honor two districts top Control Line fliers Bob Hunt Charlie Lieber both qualified 1980 FAI team both hail New Jersey Bob defending World Champ Stunt let him tell story Bob Hunt have flying competi tion Stunt 15 years having brought up perfect modeling environment have flying life father James Hunt started modeling around 1918 1927 started company promation provided considerably upgraded competence FAI Speed event 1977 Team Trials started out falling up yes up steps motel Riverside breaking both models After repairs test flew best model control line broke What horror Anyway got back up ship going fast enough team place World Champs 1978 dis appointing sense Americans though taken hostage capable much better times winning team championship Woodoule Carl Dodge took time off team racing help get time did Certainly American team qualifying times 1980 Championships Poland indicate will strong threat can get act together am look ing forward representing US once again sampling excellent Polish bloat thin rylvania Virgivia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown Distritt III Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45236 Associate Vice-Presidents Joe Eiben 36960 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Fraveis Flaharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnat St Philadelphia PA 19107 As column being written am pre paring leave attend first council meeting full fledged member voting privileges have feeling will spend considerable amount time discuss ing recent tragic accident Shea Stadi um feel compelled inform facts matter saying during half time show being flown Electronic Eagles show team flying lawn mower model crashed crowd seriously injuring two spectators few days later spec tators died hospital other injured spectator released form hospital recovering much can said timesee elsewhere AMA News section some other details another slightly pleasant less bad news subject have re port spite fact reported earlier Nats Wilmington OH 99% sure 1% chance has arisen now very questionable due contract negotiations going between people control airfield major air freight company its use consolida tion point meantime other possible sites Midwest being explored includ ing Chanute Air Force Base Illinois Rickenbacker Airfield Columbus OH area Lake Charles apparently available else fails people would rather see midwest Nats possible club district needs use new Scale film Marvelous Miniatures club meeting whatever should have copies time read Unlike District II counterpart dont like parking belly Ill sign off GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED 78 Model Aviation Delaware rict Columbia land h Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 617 Pehite Drive Mechaoicsville VA 23111 Associate VicePresidenta Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottunille VA 22901 V Dill Helms 2000 Tynola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Snotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DR 19809 John Preston 7012 Elnira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 District IV members have asked question Yes model aircraft accident Shea Stadium New York man has died result happened during half-time show being put Electronic Eagles Greater New York RC Association donrt have details time AMA Council will filled January Council meeting know very sorry has happened Despite safety precautions take can did happen have insurance preach safety much AMA has excellent safety record indi vidual flier have kept up record Still happens receive lot bad pub licity good things AMA has done seem get overlooked People start talk ing about stopping show team program allowing show teams have AMA sanctions insurance coverage Just stop think what would happen stopped automobile racing other sport just because accident death involved during race game wouldnt long before would no sports participate Dont get wrongI am very sorry happened lets make rash decisions before know facts Lets look what happened learn time year would good time club go over its flying field safety rules update modify Make sure club member understands practices safety As safe we perfect never will harder try fewer accidents will have interested parties could participate Trans-Am Race sure read two-part article Bob Doris Rich wrote January February sues Model Aviation Its very interesting article Riches have done great job writing still think should again Speaking magazine articles hope quarter scale fans did miss Al Novotniks article Model Airplane News about QSAA Fun Fly Las Vegas super arti cle very good photos well worth reading Feb 80 issue would like take opportunity thank District IV club newsletter editors hard work thank sending read enjoy italso keepsme up-to-date whats happening District IV Penal Institution Model Program February issue Model Aviation page 76 excellent article penal institution program suggest District IV club president read article will give idea what could done local area about finding flying sites developing model building program federal state penal institutions program will work local clubsfollow up AMA has laid ground work rest up Maybe nothing area contact local law enforcement officers find out sure could lead county state supported fly ing site Whats Happening District IV MAX-FAX DC Maxecutors Newsletter came interesting article German WW II Dornier 335A-0 aircraft Seems innovative aircraft weighed 20000 lbs wingspan length slightly over 44 two DaimlerBenz603E-1 engines developing total 3600 hp takeoff top speed 475 mph rear engine alone could propel craft 350 mph first German aircraft configured tri cycle landing gear ejection seat long fuselage low aspect ratio wing clean lines make visible candidate scale enthusiastics looking twin engine project Alabama o gia issippr to Rico South tarolira essee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham Al 35219 205 879-5550 Associate Vice-Presidents John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thorolee St Charleston Hgts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr NashoilleTN 37205 Joseph Micalizni SR 00866 Boo 1532 Falardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman P0 Box 1643 Eglin AFB FL 32542 Harry Sheram P0 Boo 4506 Birmingham AL 35206 Tom Thacker 2390C Lawrencenille Hwy Decatur GA 30033 Central Florida its site AMA Model Airplane Muse um exact location Wings Wheels Museum Orlando Wings Wheels located Orlando International Air port within minutesof Disney World Sea World other vacation attrac tions AMA Executive Council toured impressive facilities Wings Wheels day before Council meeting evening District V Central Florida meet ing Wings Wheels arranged week advance limited publicity Over 200 modelers several clubs far away St Petersburg met Executive Council watched Johnny Clemens get award NAA saw Modelings Grand Illusions Gossamer Condor Fly toured museum dont believe entirely coinci dence day after terrific show support local modelers Wings Wheels offered AMA choice area thats different inherent two engine in-the-wing thrust-line problems interested investigating project get hold Dom Smithsonian Air Space Library Possibly hell send listing what material have file air craft Prince Georges R/C Club Quickie 500 Area Meeting Report Jim Isham stated PGRC will have three races year April 27th CDd Joe Solko July 20th CDd Roger Binger September 14th CDd Fred Melton CCRCs races will run June 8th October 5th CBRC will run race August 24th new rules developed area meeting will apply Propellers will stock props will same brand name size Any aircraft involved mid-air will BLACK flagged other planes continue flying Triangle Prop Spinners New control line club Raleigh-Cary Triangle area new club just starting information contact Bob Nicks 1211 Brookgreen Dr Cary NC 27511 Bob have requested AMA send club charter informa tion other things have requested Welcome AMA District IV Kent County Aeromodelers Inc received new newsletter month Kent County Aeromodelersits called Mosqui Bite club located Dover DE Thanks newsletter fellows keep coming Wings Wheels Museum no cost AMA AMA course will have bear cost installing maintaining its own exhibits District V have privilege opportunity serve host AMA Model Airplane Museum will working closely Frank Ehiing AMA Museum Curator both will need considerable help Orlando Central Florida area local museum support will also need volunteers everywhere help lo cate worthy items should included museum help plan design exhibits help restore models engines etc Vol unteers encouraged send Frank names special interest talents can used conjunction museum would also like input special interest groups Although Executive Council voted $10000 initial museum costs voluntary contributions would certainly help speed museum its way insure have quality exhibits wont settle anything less incidental costs associated establishing muse um Storage work space must set up space available no cost must made usable treasured items need crated shipped present storage sites across country display cases must built bought plan propose some special ways rec ognizing individuals clubs special terest groups hobby shops manufacturers etc contribute financial support museum No need wait formal plan however need money now Send contri butions tax deductible to AMA Headquarters Please state contribu tion museum give us name Continued next page April 1980 79 SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT District V Report Cont address gift can recognized lot work some additional finan cial help bit luck could have Grand Opening AMA Model Air plane Museum conjunction Tan gerine Meet January 1 981 may have keeping up various discussions about re-locating AMA Headquarters January Executive Council meeting appointed chairman committee study proposals develop ideas etc Chuck Foreman Dave Brown also committee have suggestions opinions about AMA Headquarters location please let other two members committee know soon possible AMA Nats treasured institution model airplane builders what about AMA members cant conveniently go Nats because ex treme distance Joseph Micalizzi example couldnt get last years Nats orga nized Puerto Rico Nats have similar Nats Hawaii Alaska Jim Scarborough Homer Smith committee study situation wel come ideas What think about fellow would make trip Florida carry own seafood District VP Cliff Piper did just January New Hampshire didnt know what expect Sunshine State also thought orange trees behind hotel fakes because oranges marked S unkist South Carolina well represented AMA Executive Council meeting Sally Jackson five year old daughter AVP Rich ard Jackson After listening few minutes model airplane talk readily gave proxy daddy left mother visit Disney World made lot sense did Executive Council IIIvos C Indiana ucky nusi VI DISTRICT REPORT Ilorrace Cain District VI VicePresident 525 Weidner Road Butfalo Grose IL 60090 Associate Vice-Presidents chuck Delano 4631 N Milchner Indianapolis IN 46226 Richard Gerling III 3611 Oreenfield Rd Guincy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 401 S Birch Plattsburg MO 64477 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme Rd university City MO 63132 Jim Sears P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Bob Underwood 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 Weather cares about WX Will mild winter bring white July 4th dont need bad summer Too much activity being planned what needed two weekends week Six days flying rest devil working sounds okay fuel manufacturers make money vultures will have share Thermals long skinny-winged birds colors Sailplanes definitely fast-growing seg ment RC District VI things everywhere Monroe y Rs. rIIeE Lulti peted New Years Day tne trophy held won Jack Fike center standing competition included Tom Osborne Bob Wat son Kneeling L-R Ron Kelly Arkie Ander son Hal Esser club can contacted through T Osborne 3312 Tilson Place Bloomington IN 47401 Southern Indiana Louisville KY area has new Sailplane group KISSKY-IN Soar ing Society Dan Childers 1317 Scenic Drive Clarksville IN 47130 SOAR Greater Chicago operates several fields has very active Soar ing program Contact Dan Pruss Soaring Edi tor MA Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 AVP Helen Olsen advises can compete District Fun-Fly using Sailplanes competition Power fliers say Great Are Sailplane fliers feel ing frisky Palos Park RC Club Chicago area forming Air Show Team replacing annual Pattern meet two-day Scale Air Show June 14-15 Show features awards static display evening din ner Ray Fuller 312 599-2555 Palos RC Club PO Box 92 Orland Park IL 60462 Syntronic Aero Club Ft Thomas KY Skywriter interesting figureson model ers purchasing power 25000 modelers burned quart fuel per week would 6250 gallons $10 per gallon $62500 spent weekly nice may figures available indicating modelers contri bution local national economies new club Indianapolis 500 RC Club hosting Pattern contest Indianapolis Raceway Park June 14-15 An excellent site $2500 cash awards will bring out Big Boys Leo Dickey 1028 N Illinois Street Indianapolis IN 46204 RCers near Craigville IN needing flying site contact AG Kunkel Lazy K Airport Craigyille IN 46731 Hobby shop flying field available Things March 23 Illinois Valley RC Club Mall Show Peru Mall March 30 Indoor Contest St Louis MO March 29-30 RC Sports Flyers Static Show Cross Country Mall Mattoon IL trophies Bill Basham 217 235-1 565 April 17-20 Palos Park Air Show Display Orland Park Mall Orland Park IL Palos RC PO Box 92 Orland Pk IL 60462 April 26-27 Southern Indiana Modelers Mint Julep Scale Meet Rough River State Park KY Sport Precision Scale January 19th Executive Council meet ing will find G Lee District VI representa tive simply cannot attend may best violated honor bound duty re vealing executive session activities may true yet cannot understand AMA should have secrets AMA engaged competitive business activities does formulate plans projects competi dive bidding firm belief AMA should totally responsive membership membership owes AMA nothing AMA owes membership thing As long sit Council plan inform what learn addition will speculate future happenings reasons some actions etc based understand ing events experiences thirty years modeling rather unfriendly terms have recent ly used describe Still will agree programs policies asked majority membership and/or clear ly benefit general membership Although above sounds negative positive action being think course AMA being turned towards action contemporary future problems Theres high ground ahead climb isnt too steep mountain climbers keep plugging things will get better Next monththe promised article No procrastination maybe Iowa C Mirlvan esota C Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Geoff Styles District VII Vice-President 6060 N Lydell Avenue Whitefish Bay WI 53217 Associate Vice-Presideits James Clark 444 Woodview Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 John C Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 Williaw Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tn St Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsett Dr Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lowbardy Lv. Crystal MN 55428 First let thank newsletter editors District VII clubs have started mail newsletters appreci ated will find useful activi ties Please keep coming January 19 1980 Executive Coun cil meeting will have held inOrlandoFL will first Council meeting will have able vote Some District VII members have touch per son also mail let have thoughts agenda items appeared Model vlation agenda Council meet ings always published purpose would delighted hear District VII people views want able have handle what District feels rather lust vote what want important items concerned show team accident Shea Stadium New York serious incident gave rise much comment District almost constructive can please use AVP channel comments keeps him ball game helps reduce cor respondence load Two enthusiasts Dis trict VII made RC Modeler magazine January issue Larry DAttillo arti cle published page 83 concerning engine propeller selection large models John Lusk Madison WI MARCS Club mentioned Ken Willards column sub mission some basic design information have many very talented modelers 80 Model Aviation district Unfortunately always easy find way share informa tion available newsletter exchange helps provided people contribute own club newsletters Got some photos month some courtesy Twin Cities folks HQ Note package containing origi nal manuscript Styles photos described somehow deilvered time issue column composed second copy manuscript unfortu nately duplicate photos available nice show last Thanksgiving Registry Hotel Bloomington MN annual event good weather side over 1500 people passed through exhibits Photo No 1 gives idea displays Terry Taylor AVP Dis trict VII plaid jacket talking John Krekelberg Twin Cities R/C Club Photo No 2 some Sig Kougars flown Blue Eagles Show Team other mod els background Photo No 3 Craig Flash Christensen Minnesota Soaring Society front club display Minneapolis Piston Poppers put CL fly ing demo parking lot Vikings Stadium right across hotel Other clubs taking part show men tioned exception Minneapolis Model Aero Club Photos provided Tony Saunderson Howard Evanson capable member plastic model club dis played 72 1/72nd Scale F4-C Phantoms Great publicity show bunch hard working modelers MARCS Madison WI sponsor ing Slope Soar Contest Lodi WI April 27 1980 flew site last year part fun fly great time Must best sites whole country400 feet straight up down depending look am sure will get small idea place photos No 4 No 5 times eight planes air Thermal activity great day flights close hour made Some pilots Pattern men some Pylon racers some average Glider guider everyone good time Landings hairy landing areas studded bushes rocks mak ing spot selection great care necessity Fliers hand Green Bay Fond du Lac Milwaukee Madison private site owned Mr Rasmussen MARCS very lucky have access am looking forward busy schedule month January 12th will see us Green Bay banquet contest planning meeting Usually clubs northeast ern Wisconsin Fox Valley meet plan year Members Madison Milwaukee also show up coordinate calendars year attended get gether last year found great amount friendship conviviality final comment please keep AVP informed what happening own club have interesting events sort would happy hear about report rest District must have fliers out Jan uary 1st celebrate New Year Lets have photo two intrepid souls Until next month good building good landings fortunate enough get out flying keep newsletters rolling mailman thinks am bootlegger am sure Arkansas siana Meeros homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII VicePresident 509 So Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Associate Vice-Feesidents Buzz Averill 9117 La Barranea NE Alburquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 william Hurley III 927 Commerce Fleasanton TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Barolesnille OK 74003 old saying cheer up things could worse cheered up sure enough things got worse Worse game means national strike Oil Chemical Atomic Workers though em ployees plant work members OCAW honoring picket line OCAW Thus about 350 super visory personnel like myself working seven 12-hour days week operate plant normally has over thousand employees means virtual stop activiites except eating sleeping working dont believe ask District VIII RC Contest Coordinator Bob Talley Bob also oil business same shape Im Bob advises contest tulorade as aska h Sakota h Dakura IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowski District IX VicePresident 105 Waldo Circle Bolleege Nt 68005 Associate VieePresidents Charles Branvon 2220 Mariposa Blvd. Casper wv 82601 Paul Kegel 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 Travis McGinnis 8027w 81st Circle Areada CO 80005 Jim OFteilly 4760 N Battin Wichita KS 67220 Jim Rickects 516S Cloadas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Two months ago reported Metro Denver Modeling Council spiritual ly financially supported FAI team practice Denver extra funds have since donated team fund next team can also avoid being short great source pride able report about kind enthusiasm sup port us can sure World Champion RC Aerobatic Teams effort helped demonstration support spirit AMA members Participating MDMC clubs included following Mile Hi RCers Miniature Aero Sportsters Arvada Association Modelers Jefco RCers Denver RC Eagles Reminders district display booth available number club patches sanctions still being handled chance have received yours yet have pa tience pleasetheyll becoming through AMA Executive Council met lando FL January 19 reason stated above yours truly attend ance However District VIII well repre sented person Johnny Clemens virtue legal councels opinion presented recently submitted written ballot items listed published agenda Thats think need certainly better no vote information have received far about meeting asof January 28 no final word Nats location Ohio still trying has problems Two sites District VIII also being considered sites has hosted Nats three times recent years stands ready another go now have heard about unfortunate accident Shea Stadium De cember 9 young man hit model later died injuries have facts Ill make no attempt relay anything However hopefully facts known will presented soon possible Safety tip month safety glasses minor investment keeping eye sight intact life Continued next page April 1980 81 District IX Report Con t Grand Island NE GI Modelers Asso ciation Continues send much apprecia ted letters along newsletter Thank Larry Shanks Grand Island Mod elers Association keeping us formed Z7 New Fields Wichihawks Wichita KS want remind have new site Control Line activities new paved circles will make annual rallies spring fall much inviting Spring Rally will May 3rd 4th thisyear Orbiting Eagles will open new field May 17th 18th triple contest AMA Sanction No 1 District IX Control Line fliers now have two new sites try out year Speaking new fields George Hunter put together perhaps best Got Get flying site article ever seen Georges Jefco Club Denver take pride AMA Headquarters plans uses article information Next time see George tell him thanks What has done will heir modelers forvearsto come few copies left want copy South Carolina Fun Fly Championship rules send stamped self-addressed envelope Richard Jackson VP SC District V Thanks Rich ard giving copy Frequencies District VPs being supplied copies FCCs Master Non-Government Frequency List first possible conflict models have noticed Topeks KS mainte nance department Department Transportation operates unit 7564 white green kind information can save lot heartache such large volume material reports am now looking frequency monitor observer coordinator review mate rial report possible conflicts moni tors findings will reported column AMA clubs areas have volunteers National Notes official minutes November Executive Council meeting synopsis January meeting should appear issue very next issue Model Aviation official presentation minutes will tell membership almost everything happened Almost Yes al Unfortunately seven Council members majority some abstentions have decided number reasons find agreeable official report membership need include made seconded mo tions voted Council meeting reference group has mea sure performance representative voting record emphatically Arizona lnrna , da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armoar Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Associate VmcePresidentn Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolre 1100 West Shaw Fresno CA 93711 Lonnie Kroeber 4298 Boulder Hwy. Las Vegas NV 89121 John Pond 4269 tyoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Bun 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beach CA 90908 Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter salt Lake City UT 94117 seems like just yesterday since wrote last months report time sure passes quickly youre having fun past month has fairly busy invited back Yucaipa Valley RC Flyers monthly meeting Prior meeting met club secretary Eloise Coats member John Wiley over excellent meal arranged long pleasant discussion aspects hobby hospitality shown club just cant surpassed Later meeting conducted club president Dave Johnson Jr met talked several club members mem ber junior name Danny Waltz grilled AMA business crafti ness trial lawyer kid real interest goings AMA club requested bring both movies Marve lous Miniatures Modelings Grand Illu sions Time permitting would view both turned Out keeping busi ness portion meeting short talk very short able see both club thoroughly enjoyed next function attended San Valeers monthly meeting progressive Free Flight club has around long time has lot famous fliers members Probably famous would Bob Hunter Gf Satellite City purveyors Hot what presents behalf during national meetings Half information now readily available certain can still write AMA Headquarters make arrangements purchase copy unedited minutes should nec essary possible same attitude will later spread recording voted against Council decision am urging write once district vice president AMA presi dent Headquarters let feelings issue known AMA member should want know has right know doing what have no way knowing peo ple read column no way knowing agree thoughts presented Perhaps time find out difficult thing generate letter writing campaign agree Coun cii needs completely open however have left Write VP today let us totally accountable completely open other Next month will include two-year re view promised last month list still District IX season flier program Stuff Bob no longer member meeting discovered way put shine fiberglass prop coat prop Hot Stuff rub metal polish will shine like new penny club has obtained new field Free Flight almost unheard boom construction days Southern Califor nia find did Its near Ontario Motor Speedway say its category two field showed club Modelingt Grand Illu sions big hit particularly enjoyed Peanut Scale portion met club president Lou DElia first time meeting real live wire keeps club moving brisk pace Ralph Prey went meeting show way Ralph needs no intro duction Free Flight clan Hes written articles trimming Free Flight models really knows stuff Two nights later went up Pasadena Center deliver AMA portable booth used during Bill Northrops International Modeler Show Also night would having tryouts Indoor electric powered contest held during show ran across long time Free Flighter Toshi Matsuda prior mentioned Lou DElia watching fun electric RC models blimps really something see understand models stayed aloft over hour half during show course blimps capable battery powered air plane next night saw headed south San Diego Orbiteers annual banquet Orbiteers held fancy restaurant north edge San Diego festivi ties presided over out going president Judy Painter awarded power high point year new president Guy Kirkwood Guy also won Orbiteer year award No small feat highly com petitive Free Flight club also presented John Oldenkamp scroll National Free Flight Society bestowed him 82 Model Aviation Nats developing P30 concept Since wasnt Nats yet received same Harry Steinmetz awarded NFFS honor promoting P-30 want mention unique centerpiece table small pylon done up checkerboard paint scheme two small cardboard models Goodyear racers going around held out fine wire wing tip highly detailed models looked real stand off Scale distance designer builder Bob Womack congratu lated thought effort went pieces showed new film Modelings Grand Illusions well re ceived club enjoyed next morning Saturday saw headed back up Pasadena rub shoulders crowd MS AMA booth manned Carl Maroney Betty Stream Bev Wisniewski handled AMA member ships problems two gals have among hardest working unpaid members AMA has hearty thanks both Bevs daughters Mindy Anne would spell times spent enjoyable day watching electric RC competition looking models display also lined up several club meetings attend arose 330 am next morning go 120 miles back San Diego time order make 700 am start Mission Bay Marathon went down attempt re-qualify Boston Mara thon move aimed cutting size field Boston Athletic Club increased qualifying standard three half hours three hours ten minutes Im gald report Ill Boston April surpassed standard have applied admission Boston Marathon As soon race over jumped back car hightailed home quick shower back Pasadena rest IMS goings must admit glad show closed packed up booth got home rest IMS show good turnout year Local television gave us good coverage Exposure sort sure helps hobby sent film Marvelous Minia tures Bob Kampmann show club Red Barons Sacramento club attended earlier projector died before could see film Hes going ship film Ken Ray mond Torrey Pine Gulls Soaring club will show banquet early February booth available use mall shows exhibitions Just let know want Want meeting Let know Ill fit As can see report Ive lots free time Oh cant make Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday week Ill Orlando Council meeting Tell about next month District X has four people have qualified represent USA 1980 Control Line World Championships Poland Theyve teams before highly qualified contacted asked thumbnail sketch back ground could work report four sent anything guess dont want publicity wont mention names THERMALS Alaska o ana os ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Cuber 1607 S non Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Rt 1 Box 48 Broadniew MT 59015 Ed MeColloagh 535E 81 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Rncio 26808 Donor Cr Kent WA 98031 Chock Thompson N 3813 Normandie Spokane WA 99205 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St. RedmondWA 98052 Joy Farmer Benton County R/C Club called recently gave formation years Exposition held 12th 13th April Benton County Fair Grounds Corvallis OR categories events will same last year Joy says expect have trophies first place special certificates second third event Prizes Fun Fly will merchandise should plenty go around Entries will accepted 12th between 10 am 2 pm can picked up 4 pm 13th Joy expects brochures out details time RAMS show havent seen already better see club secretary someone has Fun Fly will held Benton County R/C club field year number reasons will Control Line demon strations fairgrounds site first time Exposition expecting have Free Flight display area might bring favorite bird Benton County R/C Club Exposition has developed really fine show aimed modeler rather public has number advantages modeler have nice variety events categories certainly deserve tention plan hold district meeting EXPO hope see falls think have troubles department Al Critschell editor Red Apple Flyers newsletter club hails Wenatchee known Ap ple Capital World Anyway recent issue contained following comment Al members concerns flying field Things point time verge becoming precarious nutshell 20 acres adjacent us back up hill toward 4th SE upon rests mobile home about become sewage processing area could cause considerable number problems us few days land owner will receive official letter out lining particulars urging individual attend hearing condi tional use permit wish best District Xl scene winter Drizzle Circuit What five race cIr cuit Northwest Sport Races Control Line variety races start December completed April ral have al ready held Points accumulated race going toward year end trophies top three points winners plus fast heat Marsh race will Seattle Carkeek Park 9th atid will hosted SkyRaiders April race will Eugene airport 13th will hosted Propspinners races usually accompanied other events Infor mation available John Thompson Mike Hazel Mike 1319 Aspen St Eu gene OR 97401 John 1411 Bry ant Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 Seattle SkyRaiders being reorga nized rather have Allyn Johnson R Stevenson J Fuller have among prime movers others have helped out club has number fun events contests hosting Drizzle Circuit races get information club doings call Al Johnson Hobby House Hol man Road Good luck guys following program stolen Portland Barnstormers newsletter Steve Tischler editor Barnstormers Flight Proficiency Program course designed train new comer Sport RC Modeling can short period time capable going club field fly himself herself confidence success course consists eight levels first four designed take novice has never flown plane get him/her fly confidence levels must flown instructor remaining levels Intermediate Advanced fliers classification levels follows 0 1 2 3Trainee 4 5Intermedi ate 6 7Advanced 8Instructor Level 0 course person has never flown RC plane Tests following levels *Level 1A Demonstrate ability con trol plane level flight B **Demonstrate right hand turns maintaining altitude C **Demonstrate left hand turns main taining altitude *Level 2Demonstrate ROG land launch take off steady climb perform Level 1 Level 3Level 1 2 plus landing field undamaged condition complete solo flight Levels 1 2 3 apply gliders well power aircraft *Level 4Take off climb out three 90 degree right hand turns land first ap proach runway Level 5Level 4 plus 180 degree left right hand tight level turns Immelmann level inverted flight touch go Level 6Levels 4 5 plus square loop outside loop inside right flat eight level inverted flight 180 degree level turn inverted Level 7Levels 4 5 6 plus three con secutive horizontal rolls double lmmelmann Cuban eight well straight level verted flight includes 360 degree turn remaining level inverted Level 8All above plus successfully train student pilot through Level 4 above tests will performed club field away pit spectator area tests will administered club members qualified club instruc tors *70 flown presence quali fied instructor **Rectangle square pattern April 1980 83 FLIGHT Sheldon Ybanez Wins Third AMA CL Postal Contest Runners-up Chris Scott Jeft Cordle & Mark Pruett year Roanokes pride Sheldon Ybanez nosed out two-time winner Chris Scott take first place Academys 1979 FaIl Flying Fair CL models Flown September through November con testants 18 years age under rules allowed kind built-up model 35-foot lines Contestants started engines launched ROG flew 48 laps man datory pit stop refueling type contest against clock calls pre-flight planning practice Low times require fast pit stop well sleek airplane hot engine Ten year old Sheldon Vbanez fiew seven times working time down 2462 first flight 2101 sixth seventh attempt both engine mount part ed company rest plane 22nd lap want stress safety ur ging pit crew timers on-lookers stay safe distance during race Sheldons model same Mighty Might flew last year has 15 wingspan 13 fuse lage weighs 4 ounces sports butterfly tail prop Chops carbon/fiberglass 5 diameter x 45 pitch engine Kustom Kraftsmanship Cox 049 Black Widow Congratualtions Sheldon Chris Scott again flew record holding Little White Mouse could equal fantastic 2027 last year New postals Jeff Cordle third place winner six Jeffs flights made mandatory pit stop after 24th lap best flight both lowest time 24 laps 1009 shortest pit stop 15 seconds Jeff told us needed work pit stops flying kind race takes patience lots practice Fred Kocher Von Cloud conducted Shreveport LA contest Salvation Army Boys Clubs baseball field club has model airplane program about seven years started Shreveport Area Radio Kontrol Society boys call club Sky Hawks Henry Hawk club emblem Mark Pruetts model Black 1 Sheldon C Ybanez 2 Chris Scott 3 Jeff Cordle 4 Mark Pruett 5 Douglas Joseph 6 Jim Jones 7 Howard Banks 8 Warren Joseph 9 Randy Harris 10 Danny & Mike Enholm 11 Reggy Davis Kenny Kyle Roanoke VA Dayton OH Dayton OH Shreveport LA Shreveport LA Spokane WA Spokane WA Shreveport LA Spokane WA Spokane WA Shreveport LA Shreveport LA Widow powered wing single landing gear second year Orin Humphries advisor model club Libby Junior High School Spokane WA has sent times contest held especially conjunction Fall Flying Fair years contes tants completely different last years Jim Jones top man Congratulations entrants looking over results three contests think can safely say times under 3 minutes good under 230 excellent under 210 simply super 2101 2136 2179 311 338 35 45 4030 407 4505 6250 crash crash ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Open modelers 18 younger AMAs third Indoor contest Fly ever can flown size building National Indoor Model Airplane Society fudge factor used adjust times equi tably possible 35 feet height two events HL Glider HL Stick de signs eligible Contest Directors ut adding something extra youngsters efforts Let know can send times postal contest Send Ed Whitten SASE full set rules As caterpillar said other looked up saw butterfly hovering overhead Youll never get up things See next month Mighty Might Little White Mouse Loki 3/4 Goodyear wing wing Bad News Mouse wing Falcon Hunter 84 Model Aviation Io dflU IS WL LIIUI muuuia runt Sky Hawks emblem Henry Hawk ton OH JAN/FEB/MCH INDOOR POSTAL NOW IN FULL FLIGHT Shreveport fliers Front rowMark rruett Kenny Kyle Back rowReggy Davis Dennis Alexander
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/04
Page Numbers: 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84
Summary Jan 19 Executive Council Actions following principal items Council business transacted Winter AMA board directors meeting held lando FL 1 Addition Safety Code item concerning model air shows flying demon strations details fully need sepa rate spectators flying activities will explained separate AMA News report next month Model viotlon following fur ther Council review 2 AMA Budget 1980 preliminary budget approved subject updating Spring Council meeting based anti cipated increase membership over 74000 Note Council meeting over 50000 members already signed up 1980 3 Model Aviation Museum An offer free exhibit storage space Wings Wheels museum Orlando International Airport accepted initial fund budgeted display materials eq uipment Note AMAs Techinical Director Frank Eh ling has named curator AMA museum 4 1980 National Championships dead line February 5th set resolving whether Ohio Nats possible Council decide telephone confer ence call February 9th whether switch San Antonio TX Brooks Air Force Base Problems securing commitment Wil mington OH noted rapidly de veloping possibilities Texas site alternative 5 Free Memberships CDs New require ments approved Only free member ship AA meets two AAA five AAAA Class B meets free membership such meet fifty con testants registered meet otherwise free membership CD runs two such meets year regardless number contestants World Champion ships held USA same requirements National Championships free member ships CD work four days 6 Headquarters Relocation committee appointed chaired Mathews District V VP study current new proNew York Accident MODEL AIR SHOW CRASH BEING INVESTIGATED December 9th during halftime show Shea Stadium model aircraft went out control fatally injuring spectator temporarily hospitalizing second group called Electronic Eagles perform ing RC model aircraft model shape lawn mower flew spec tator seats Two men rushed hospi tal later died lawn mower pilot AMA mem ber other members group However group part AMA show team program cause accident still being investigated further informa tion available present Note initial news media reports told 30 40 pound lawn mower wasntthe weight closer 7 pounds Also reported metal wasntconstruc tion conventional balsa plastic film covering etc Reports also model looping maneuvering above crowd posals also possibility relocating Washington suburbs Note motion pur sue soon possible contract regarding previous offer Springfield OH approved Brown VPIll Foreman VPIV also appointed commit tee 7 Nomination Procedures 1980 Elec tion same procedures 1979 ap proved addition written letter acceptance nominee will re quired received nominating com mittee prior start meeting Note meeting normally scheduled Wednesday night during National Championships 8 Nats Winners FAI Teams ap proved FAI team selection program parti cipants should given opportunity comment before Council acts pro posal Note questionnaire will circulated 1979-80 participants prior next May 3rd Council meeting 9 RC Scale Standoff Team 1980 approved though voted prece dent setting action team would didntit merely circled inside playing field area stadium Ironically Electronic Eagles doing last show performing sports stadia ever since early 1978 per fect safety record before million people flown Shea Stadium times before both baseball foot ball games schedule very demanding though getting paid per forming making large profit expenses involved considerable So going fade out after show end 1979 football season get back normal life some plain old fun flying last show could retire show biz knowing pioneered highly successful PR effort behalf model aviation accident resulted something years PR effort largely unsuccess ful atgetting model aviation onto Sports pages major newspapers Obviously ever kind press opposite what sought went out over UPI newswire picked up local newspapers across country also TV Model aviation suddenly black eye will long time healing funded AMA same extent 1980 RC Precision Scale Team connection World Championships Canada Note Control Line portion cham pionship has cancelled due less five teams being made known Canada prior mid-January 10 Nats Trophies 1980 new design available approximately same cost 1979 Nats trophies approved action taken avoid major increase cost would have involved con tinuing same design recent years 11 Flying Site Committee Report Fol lowing submission written report chairman Foreman District IV VP agreed additional input Council members should submitted develop ment final recommendation Smith Dis trict XI VP approved replace Cain District VI VP resigned com mittee 12 Non-Continental Nets Mathews Dis trict V VP appointed chair commitCon tinued page 74 April 1980 71 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L L o 04-x I --0 Ou z 04I zw o COIL 0 Presidents OUTLQJK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 COUNCIL MEETING Id like start off months col umn making some general comments about January 19th Executive Coun cil meeting go specific areas relate well other events taking place during January next impossible condense some 12 hours discussion form Presidential statement events Also necessity omitting issues due technical legal aspects must consid ered Therefore Council issue concern national membership mentioned column because lack concern cause other aspects involved publication such information mention issue wide concern please look AMA News col umn written formal state ment facts As Council procedures general two items should noted 1 Our legal counsel has advised member Council pres ent meeting may send written vote long quorum out attendance 2 noted rather having long involved minutes Council member wishes add comments minutes should put monthly col umn Sooo ther ado will begin column adding comments AMA Headquarters relocation proposal HEADQUARTERS MOVE motion accept Springfield OH offer made failed vote eight six Except Council members echo positionof Head quarters personnel general agreement long-range ad vantage relocating Headquarters facility AMA would own objections further alternatives should investigated certainly understand burden responsibility Council members feel about such large financial commit ment behalf constituents Surely feel since has just come attention during short two year term decision length time would jumping gun can remember same feelings back several years AMA accountant recommended moving out District Columbia buying own property Incidentally land available time would have paid off time no longer available can also remem ber discussed buying air field Headquarters Nationals siteland also no longer availableand becoming more difficult find vacant land hold Nationals Since election year ago dis cussion Headquarters relocation has agenda item Council meeting information has pub lished nearly issue Model Aviation Out discussion proposal has offered us financial feasibility assistance ownership Springfield OH Besides fact proposal viable least foreseeable future devoted hours effects relocating AMA Headquarters personnel Over past 20 years have directly involved several such relocations am well aware fact proposals always clear-cut may seem After receiving statistics State Federal Government sources found due lower cost living Springfield area apprecia tion property DC vicinitythe effect personnel desiring relocate would substantial wage increase Further estimated 11 full time secretaries clerks would have replaced savings salaries would 43% secretarial 41% clerical total about $32865 total annual staff savings tak ing account personnel prob ably would relocate makes figure much higher Beyond staff salary advantage relocating offer assistance buying building Springfield has much talk about two other sues 1 low rental cost pres ent location 2 value being located seat Federal Govern ment First lease present home will up 1981 highly improbable low rent will continue Second know against law associations lobby virtually relationships Federal Government through legal counsel committees work Government agencies Therefore AMA does receive great benefit being District Columbia cost being adds argument move considers capital expenses equipment con tracts storage could go on fact remains Council divided opinion what constituents want other side debate comment members concerned benefits future want know What doing today Another comment own membership survey showed no interest moving later clarified member no such question asked survey obvious problem have enough input mem bers about feelings subject can say WANT YOUR QUES TIONS AND FEELINGS ON RELO CATING HEADQUARTERS e. should let district VP know feel because takes majority vote Executive Council pass motion relocation AMA SURVEY 24 days since tabulating first surveys received nearly surveys After tabulation re sults left membership priorities first nine items exactly same order Special Events such Trans-Am trade shows etc slipped 11th place Model Aviation Museum 13th Parts II III order percentages remained same 72 Modei Aviation MUSEUM As mentioned March column Model Aviation items AMA Headquarters Execu tive Council have putting consider able time effort rank very low survey Such issue Model Aviation Museum ranking 13th out 14 membership priorities Thus beginning discussing museums able point out Coun Executive Council meeting con vened Orlando FL members Council could look Wings Wheels Museum discuss possibility establishing model air plane exhibit within museum After looking museum talking management proposal free model airplane exhibition space favorably voted Council exhibition will similar Model Aviation Exhibit presently Smith sonian Nations Capitol additional benefits advertising AMA membership handouts Wings Wheels Museum use museum space should eliminate least temporarily need estab lishing own facility NATIONALS1980 Regretfuily still no firm site date 1980 Nationals reported Council meeting Flying Tigers Airline establish base Wilmington OH would until after summer negotiations still going get AMA Nationals sum mer mind Council vot ed hold off other site negotiations couple weeks Several alternate sites have pro posed Charles Parrish pulled together proposal Nationals site Brooks Field San Antonio TX week Flying back form International Modeler Show Pasadena CA able stop San Antonio review proposed sites Base Command er Colonel Walls proposed Indoor site Helicopter Free Flight Soaring sites located short distance Brooks seem have excellent possibilities Nationals Beyond site possibilities great potential assistance local modelers San Antonio groups seem very enthusiastic INDOOR RC years first Indoor Radio Control event held part Interna tional Modeler Show Pasadena progress field since first event last year has phenomenal existing endurance records nearly tripled event has developed point becoming neces sary classify electric types stand ard class includes planes powered ni cad batteries readily available Modelers now exotic silver cell lithium batteries Tony Nacarato made record flight 1 hour 28 minutes 30 seconds using boost-glide system Flying fig ure eight course between tops show booths bottom 30foot truss network Tony used elec tric motor make climbing turns turned motor off glide through crossover point HALL OF FAME show Pasadena also gave opportunity present Council AMM Past AMA Presidents Hall Fame Award Bill Wisniewski What made such special occa sion fact have known Bill since 14-year-old just starting modeling career have present made some outstanding dem onstrations model engine devel opment setting speed records has dedicated years development model aviation have members family seldom has opportunity honor per son feels close fortunate honored four other Hall Fame members presentationJohnnie Brodbeck Carl Goldberg Walt Schroder Ken Willard April 1980 73 SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiIl AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Vernon Wallace Tuscon AZ mailed mc letter saying re ceived regular AMA magazine two munths Before could reply him Kip Smythe answered case Miss Andrea Peterson works full time AMA Headquarters handling such complaints getting YOUR magazine write Miss Andrea Peterson AMA Kip Smythe dont want miss anything may very popular Secre tary/Treasurer read resume last Florida Council meeting told important AMA Nats officials either find some way clean up fiscal shortages Nats lately should give some thought drop ping fragmenting lost $26000 last year Nebraska NOT anybodys fault through mis management critical gasoline shortage fact nobody showed up--simply enough custom ers Yet am elected watch dues money Can ask personal ques tion What would tto Secretary/Treasurer [or informa tion almost unanimous consen sus find some way continue Nats After have going since 1923 may surprised learn 28765 AMA contcstants attended 1291 sanctioned meets last year large small figure about 40% total membership rolls course members attended meet still significant number Truly AMA fliers contest-oriented month want continue saga important NSRCA special interest group Mr Jim Vanderbeck president organi/ation RU Pattern fliers board directors includes representatives trom eight dis tricts US Controlled Aerobatics Bruce shown holding first place little airplane won Conley Flyers meet Atlanta other day picture taken 1979 Nats NSRCA fliers showing just some busy activity Bob Drolen Frank Purpura tuning up winning flights long time Betty Stream Suzi Stream mother Stream Baby Stream edited NSRCA official newsletter K-Factor year Dick Carpenter will takeover editor Good luck Iick its lot hard work t join NSRCA send ten bucks Sally Brown 8534 Ituddleston Drive Cincinnati 01] 45236 See next month Jan 19 Exec Council Summary Continued paqe 71 tee study feasibility Nats type meets outside continental US such loca tions Alaska Puerto Rico Hawaii 13 Sig Cub No 2 AMA Model deci sion Junior Committee proposal tabled pending next Council meeting following trial during Council mem 74 Model Aviation ilke liuntersyalle AL belong the and vow winnrngest club US last year can whip anybody country dares show up district L R Craig Buchanan Syd Austin Jerry Clifton Roscoe Pearson Bruce Underwood Lamar Gilbert Come think folks Ive got couple buddies live up Ohio claim pretty good Pattern Im going write tell stay away Guntersville group wont get little feelings hurtl snap shows four itnportant Pat tern fliers Commonwealth Puer Rico Left right good friend Joseph Micalizi AMA Associate VP Bill Mathews Livia Bermude club secreatry Jane Broun Jim Broun good Pattern fliers TX getting ready fly tier KU Pattern ship 1979 Nats lifeof dont see people dont tend Nats - move r wood District Three Representative NSRCA National Society Radio bers will build otherwise become familiar model 14 Indoor Committee Conference Call approved Indoor Team Selection Committee could make such call using AMA funds following submission agen da other details call management 15 Life Insurance Mail Solicitation authorized Wohiers Co Chicago could make such mailing Spring pro vided stationery did appear AMAs no AMA endorsement implied noted program exclusiveother companies could make similar mailings authorized 16 Safety Committee proposal establishment such committee accepted due lack specifics ap proved ask detailed proposal particular regard purpose au thority 17 Magazine Publication Minutes approved delete names Council member proposers seconders minimize tendency members use ac tions means promoting themselves print official minutes however would continue record persons involved 18 Executive Insurance agreed obtain quotes such coverage pur pose compensating AMA extra costs involved finding replacement event death disablement top sala ried officer AMA 19 First Class Mailings approved annual renewal/ballot mailing AMA members outside continental USA via first class instead bulk avoid late delivery voting problems 20 Council Member Succession list agreed Council member would sub mit name recommendation successor Council consider event incapacitation Note AMA laws provide Council decide should fulfill unexpired term Council member office 21 RC Frequency Coordinator VP requested name someone district RC Frequency Coordinator receive regu AMA Headquarters names locations non-modeler md ustrial commer cial etc licensees 72 MHz band might produce RC interference situations coordinator would advise AMAers frequencies given locality might prob lems agreed VP could coordinator existing officers someone currently officer 22 Time Place Next Meeting Wash ington DC May 34 should noted summary official subject approval official meeting minutes wi/I pub llshed after Council approves next meeting summary however tended give earlier notice basics what decided meeting avoid excessive delay until official minutes finalized should also noted items voted onsome did volve basic policy making directed President following general discussion Minutes Executive Council Meeting--November 9-10 1979 Howard Johnsons Motor Lodge Arling ton VA following attendance President Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Secre tary/Treasurer Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice President District Clifton Piper Atkin son NH VP-Il John Grigg Lockport NY Dave Brown Cincinnati OH proxy VP-Ill Don Lowe VP-IV Chuck Foreman Mechan icsville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL VP-VI Horrace Cain Buffalo Grove IL AVP-VII Geoffrey Styles Whitefish Bay WI proxy VP-VII Ken Morris VP-VIII John Embry Sulphur LA VP-IX Vince Mankow ski Bellevue NE VP-X Jim Scarborough Redondo Beach CA VP-XI Homer Smith Seattle WA Also attending Al Novotnik General Manager Model Airplane News magazine Jon Raines National Association Rocket ry Ron McNally Control Line Contest Board Chairman Present AMA Headquarters executive staff Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madison FA I/Contest Boards Administrator Carl Wheeley Publisher Model viation maga zine Frank Ehling Technical Director regular meeting AMA Execu tive Council brought order 903 am President chaired meeting Note Districts Ill VII repre sented proxies did have voting privileges maximum number votes 12 9 Vice Presidents President Secretary/ Treasurer Executive Director Before regular agenda taken up three items briefly discussed dis posed follows MOVED J Grigg II seconded J Embry VIII pay round trip airline travel motel expenses two repre sentatives 1980 Wilmington Nats site make presentation November 10 session Council meeting motion passed 10 2 against V IX Note precedent setting ac tion Further such requests will examined separately merit MOVED V Mankowski IX seconded J Grigg II Headquarters have AMA legal counsel investigate possibility write-in vote VP motion made assembly eventuality VP unable physically attend meeting some other alternative whereby vote may cast regardless absence VP motion passed unanimously I MUSEUM REPORT recent trip Orlando FL Wings Wheels muse um operation President Ex ecutive Director produced very favorable impression reported Witt Witt Worth described explained existing museum project elaborating AMA could come part Executive Director remarked optimistic thefinancial aspect several money-producing strategies available Both recommended Coun cil visit Wings Wheels Museum concept warrants consideration further study As extension previous discussion Frank Ehling museum curator AMA asked give views acquisition housing museum articles Ehling explained researching subject Smith sonian Institution DC developed procedures AMA could should estimation now start seeking possession historical items stock AMA museum Ehlings solution housing items interim obtaining permanent loca tion put articles out loan much other museums dowith AMA Headquar ters being central administrative dis tribution point MOVED H Smith Xl seconded V Mankowski IX AMAs legal counsel asked investigate proper documents legal steps liability needs establishing AMA museum motion passed unanimously II MODEL VIA TION MAGAZINE Carl Wheeley Model viation publisher distribu ted estimated preliminary 1980 financial statement Council consideration indica ting magazine would lose money 1980 unless some action taken Wheeley concluded following recommenda tions increase advertising b remove cur rent ceiling number pages c improve rather produce magazine lesser quality Questions discussion followed Wheel eys presentation terminating follow ing motion MOVED McNeill S/T seconded H Smith Xl Council remove restrictions Model viation pertaining number pages amount advertising motion passed 7 5 against II VI VIII Pres Ill GUEST PRESENTATIONS A Relocation AMA Headquarters Ohio President Witt introduced Mr Martin Levine Springfield Ohio Chamber Commerce gave presentation merits advantages relocating Head quarters Springfield presentation included description details archi tects rendering possible building land available construct building cost factors such construction legal inflation real estate interest loan utilities explained money needed such endeavor could burrowed Industrial Revenue Bond Issue tax free approximately 9% interest/25 years total soft hard costs given $49000 per year question answer period followed Mr Levines prospectus other show interest no decisive Council action taken time B FCC Petition Status President Witt introduced Mr jack Smith AMAs legal representative Federal Communi cations Commission Mr Smith law offices Jeremiah Courtney-AMAs legal counsel Mr Smith reported AMAs past pres ent future plans actions expectations obtaining frequencies relief interference problems turning-of-the-wheels FCC explained great detail including thorough explanation process April 1980 75 11/9-10/79 Council Minutes Cant rules changed Mr Smith advised FCC has Petition asking frequencies 13 months has just recently showed positive interest calling meeting concerned parties FCC has requested data support 72MHz frequencies will supplied AMA before end 1979 Following Mr Smith said expected FCC will issue Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM Subsequently after several steps procedure taken likely year two can expect have RC frequencies Meanwhile Mr Smith cautioned counter-productive active impatience such exerting pressure FCC whatever formincluding letter cam paign Permissible however submitted AMA time basis would agreed set technical standards including corporating model industry recommenda tions Mr Smith cited vital need pre sent coordinated effort AMA spokesman concerned As closing remarks Mr Smith suggested copies FCC computer listing identifies industrial 72MHz users available people could asked change some frequencies probably would comply instances approached one-on-one Council expressed much interest concept directed Head quarters secure computer listing Vice President IV SECRETARY/TREASURER REPORT Secretary/Treasurer J McNeill gave re port following topics A Donations S/T asked explain Toledo Weak Signals RC Clubs sizeable donations shown separate item Financial Statement published Model viatian Comptroller Gisele Jackson advised Council donations broken down various funds therefore recog nizable coming particular donor conclusion S/T suggested henceforth donations should reported such financial statement further donations $500 should separately identified independent financial report same issue Model Aviation financial report appears B Bonding S/T recommended Firemans Fund American Insurance Co contacted raise amount bonding AMA employees Worth Jackson Executive Director advised SIT suggestion already attended would accomplished shortly Worth further reported time ED proposal updated loan travel policy gone Vice Presidents review mail ballot produced tie vote new version will submitted Council near future C Auditing S/T stressing due suspicion improprieties strictly good business practice recommended AMA Headquarters hire another firm has usual 1980 audit MOVED B Mathews V seconded C Foreman IV year 1980 AMA hire another auditing firm motion passed 9 1 against VIII 2 abstained XI ED D Gerber Film Prolects S/T referred written report/review subject film making Mr Gerber report accepted Council conclusion discussion Presi dent directed Executive Director pre pare document contract rights whereby AMA may acquire original films made Gerber event Mr Gerbers termina tion also proper paperwork drawn up gives AMA title its equipment Mr Gerbers possession V REPORT ON REBEL RALLY PROTEST PROBLEM President Witt advised sent letter reprimand caused disturbance Rebel Rally meet explained matter resolved because Gathwright broth ers caused problem have reinstated club members Witt reported club members themselves wirtten appreciation handling matter Two items resulted discussion a need exists establish policy hand ling disciplinary problems b Ron McNal ly CLCB Chairman should advised outcome thanked writing ex tended efforts researching Gathwright controversy VI REPORT ON CONTEST BOARD PRO CEDURES item resolved mail ballot prior Council meeting ques tion Vote Criteria Initial voting stage rules change process approved voting criteria low ered 2/3 simple majority tie considered passing VII RC RULE PATTERN CLASSIFICA TION SYSTEM Executive Director response Joe Friend RCCB Chairman asked Council direction concerning aspect rules change proposal RC-804A & B deals pattern point accumu lation record keeping Headquarters Worth explained Contest Boards have jurisdiction over items would involve Headquarters administrationthe Council must decide such matters noted particularly proposal would require special effort group competitors contrary normal proce dure Also would produce situation other classes competitors could de mand similar services thus raise total workload considerably pres ent MOVED C Foreman IV seconded V Mankowski IX rules change pro posal RC-80-4B dealing pattern point accumulation record keeping Headquar ters rejected motion passed 10 voted rejection 2 voted against rejection VIII VI VIII REPORT ON NATIONALS & FREE FLIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FI NANCES A FF World Championships Worth ex plained background several items Preliminary Financial Report noting operation made modest profit due largely financial controls instituted HQ personnel upon arrival event B Nats Worth noted severe loss direct result enough contestants high cost officials housing despite fact expenses general re duced over previous years Nats Council authorized transfer $10000 General Funds Nats Income sum previously earmarked such transfer eventuality Nats ex penses would exceed income IX INSURANCE ESCROW ACCOUNT MOVED B Mathews V seconded C Piper $10000 budgeted escrow account cover deductible por tion AMAs liability insurance coverage necessary motion passed unanimously X ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP CLASSES FOR INDUSTRY & PROFESSIONALS MOVED J Grigg II seconded C Foreman IV Headquarters shall investi gate Markel Services cost feasi bility insurance coverage professional class fliers manufacturers categories motion passed 10 2 abstained CX ED XI INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR NON MEMBER GUESTS MOVED V Mankowski IX seconded C Piper increased benefit AMA Charter Clubs AMA charter club officers may grant guest membership under following conditions fee will $5 gives temporary membership period 30 days membership status offered time basis will effective 30 days postmark date money supporting data HQ $5 fee will credited payment AMA dues guest applies membership 60 days motion passed amended bA 10 2 abstained XI S/T AMENDED seconded guest mem bership status cannot applied sanctioned events amendment passed 9 2 against VI XI 1 abstained VIII session Council meeting adjourned 6 pm following morning November 10 adjourned meeting reconvened 904 am Secretary Treasurer absence President chaired until 1020am XII FILM PROJECT REVIEW Mr Jay Ger ber given floor explain film projects ask guidance Council regards type film should produce subsequent completed scale film Spe cifically Mr Gerber advised lot excellent Lincoln Nats footage could stand alone segments incorporated specialty films RC CL Mr Gerber further indicated previously Council directed top film prioritythe Lin coIn Natsneeded re-evaluation light footage currently available development Discussion followed terminating action rescinds previous Council approved film priorities Jan 79 Council meeting MOVED H Smith Xl seconded J Grigg II next calendar year number film priority will PR films approximately 15 minutes duration aimed flying site acquisition motion passed unanimously agreed Flying Site Film should highlight responsible persons maintain control models numer ous crashes should depicted voted upon agreed general consent succeeding films will 1 CL Nats 2 RC Nats Note President Witt arrived resumed chairing meeting XIII 1980 NATS SITEOHIO COMMITTEE PRESENTATION President Witt introduced Dick Nutting Chuck Shade Ohioboth representing Western Ohio RC Society 76 Model Aviation Mr Nutting aided Mr Shade spoke length detail proposal new Nats concept petitioning Council opportunity execute plans 1980 Nats Wilmington Ohio President Witt moved accept offer motion voted upon due Point Order objection C Foreman noted such decisions usually based upon Nats Executive Committee recommen dations proposed new Nats concept further discussed resulting following motion MOVED E Witt Pres seconded V Mankowski IX Council authorize WORKS Club proceed developing 1980 Nats Wilminton Ohiothe final cam mittment subject Council approval follow ing review recommendations Nats Executive Committee motion passed unanimously XIV 1980 INDOOR WORLD CHAMPION SHIPS Executive Director reported preliminary development WC opera tion Ray Harlan Chairman Indoor Team Selection Committee satisfactory recommended Council approve event planned june 20-24 Northwood Institute West Baden Indiana H Smith Xl advised Council some effort expended obtaining Seattle King Dome WC site idea abandoned favor West Baden due unstable air encountered test flying MOVED B Mathews V seconded H Smith XI accept 1980 Indoor World Championships proposal motion passed unanimously XV 1982 CONTROL LINE WORLD CHAM PIONSHIPS MOVED J Worth ED seconded V Mankowski IX submit 1982 CL world championship proposal Chicago modelers ClAM FAI aeromodeling committee tentative offer motion passed unanimously XVI 1980 SPACE MODELS CHAMPION SHIPS Worth advised Council AMA automatically involved Rocketry world championships because AMA National Aero Club NAC country responsible FAI Thus Rocketry WC organizers must address FAI through AMA noted AMA has nor will have financial commitment world championships AMA protected liability modeling activity MOVED C Foreman IV seconded C Piper Council sanction Space World Championships sponsored organized National Association Rocketry motion passed unanimously XVII REQUEST FOR 1980 AAAA CON TROL LIiE SANCTION MOVED V Mankowski IX seconded H Smith Xl award 1980 Control Line AAAA sanctioned contest rating Winston-Salem North Carolina meet applied motion passed unanimously XVIII REINSTATEMENT OF CATEGORY OUTDOOR ORNITHOPTER RECORDS item dealing member wished AMA record reinstated referred Free Flight Contest Board general con sensus XIX WORLD EVENT SANCTION CLAR IFICATION recounted Califor nia club advertised 2-meter soaring meet World Championship Headquarters advised parties involved AMA sanctioning could granted using such nomenclature such advertising premature governing body international activities FAI has sole authori ty authorize world championship event Worth advised however sanction issued terminology applied World Cup Worth asked Council guidance con cerning further action MOVED V Mankowski IX seconded C Foreman IV Executive Coun cil go rocord recognizing world championship 2-meter soaring meet principals directed future clear through Headquarters prior release advertising depicting world class event motion passed 10 2 against VI Pres XX CLARIFICATION OF ALLOWABLE EXPENSES FOR FAI TEAM PRACTICE Executive Director advised Council both instances team practice funding policy applied additional costs other what Council previously approved requested Worth asked Council review policy give determination future application MOVED J Grigg II seconded J Embry VIII existing FAI world championships team practice funding policy cairified include round trip travel practice city two nights lodging minimum expense AMA motion passed amended 1 8A 11 1 against VIII AMENDMENT H Cain VI seconded J Scarborough X exception motion 18 would subject Executive Council review decision amendment passed 11 1 against V XXI NMPRA RESPONSE TO COUNCIL RE SAFETY RULES Council discussed several responses approaches issue safety RC Pylon events noted NMPRA authored set safety criteria Formula Quarter Midget recommending officially adopted included AMA Rule Book MOVED J Worth ED seconded J Embry VIII Executive Council recommend RC Contest Board enac ting Safety/Emergency proposal necessary NMPRA safety recommendations pertains Formula Quarter Midget adopted included next Rule Book motion passed 8 3 against V VI IX 1 abstained Pres MOVED H Smith Xl seconded J Embry VIII recommend RCCB page 48 section 41 RC Sport Pylon Racing 1978/79 AMA Rule Book second last line words Quarter Mid get inserted after Formula-I last line word recommended re placed required motion passed 8 3 against II V VI 1 abstained Pres President directed under authority NMPRA recommendations adopted subject RCCB ratification NMPRA safety rules should pub lished next issue Model Aviation immediate effectivity XXII AMA PUBLIC RELATIONS POSTER J Scarborough X reported mem ber district created large poster idea utilized hobby shops purpose displaying local club information Executive Director remarked approved budget still has $3000 promo tion AMA hobby shops poster idea could incorporated package developed project President directed consideration given poster proposition ex penditures remain within current bud get XXIII FLYING SITE President Witt ap pointed committee make recommenda tions Council regarding flying site aid proposals committee appointed follows ChairmanC Foreman C Piper H Cain Minutes November 9-10 1979 Ex ecutive Council Meeting concluded next month Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire Rhode islard nunt DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President l4ihIand Avenue Atkiesnn NH t3tl 1 Associate Vice-Presidents Robert C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NJ 03060 Raymond Giboulean 39 High St Old Town Mt 04468 George Parker 7 Paul Dr LeeMA 01238 A Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Dr Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilbur 6 Laurel Ave Kittery ME 03904 Reappointment AVPs writing still havent heard form few AVPs Con test Board members reaffirm willing ness continue offices Next issue will have update new appointments necessary will New England Champs again 1980 according Bob Brodeur Nashua just phoned say probably Fitchburg will site 3rd 4th weekend August will New England District meeting EXPO according recent meeting South Shore RC people Continued next page April 1980 77 Effective communication two-way Street AMAs non-paid volunteer offi cers doing utmost make AMA kind organization mem bers wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-presidentj area Complete communications link write duced rubber-powered model kits advertised Model Airplane News 1929 time came scene 1947 dad machine tool company several employees Stunt fliers famous Harold Red Reinhart Red won Plymouth Internationals back 1954 Another modeler lot fluence Larry Scarinzi Stunt Super Satan Combat Fox engine fame Later influences came likesofGeorge Aldrich Bill Werewage Lew McFarland Bob Gialdini Gene Schafer Jim Kostecky Bob Gieseke Ther person owe flying ability however Bill Simons Bill took profile ioop crash days becoming competition Stunt flier started development Genesis series stunters winter 1972 first two 35-size airplanes 560 squares ship won 1978 World Championships much larger version 720 squares between ships de velopment involved seven other versions various engines prop combinations World airplane used OS Max 40 FSR custom three-bladed prop Although am now Associate Editor Flying Models magazine until re cently own company dealt hob items company Control Speciali ties Corp mostly well-known foam wing work father has taken over production accessory line still cut foam wing two side following list contest achieve ments Eastern States Championship Cham pion 1974 1975 1976 1977 did fly 1978 1979 1975 King Orange Champion 1976 National Champion 1976 holder Jim Walker Cup presented Grand Na tional Stunt Champion third place 1977 Stunt FAI Team Trials World Champion 1978 also five straight top 10 finishes AMA Nationals way personal info am 32 500 Watts years old married Marianne have two children Robert David 2t/2 Brian James 11 months am member Garden State Circle Burners club New Jersey Charlie Limber earliest attempt Control Line Speed circa 1972 Profile Proto accidental due fact local federation model clubs pushed event age categories first few years punctu ated small disasters after awhile got going about fast anyone Delaware Valley During period Tom Kerr fellow club member Philadelphia Sky Pirates interested brother Lee FAI Power Free Flight outdone felt try FAI Speed Sibling rivalry 1973 met Bob Hemenway Clif Norman Bob really got started first FAI plane built designed Clif took few years get competitive FAI event what learning about Rossi engines making fiberglass parts learning fly properly meeting Doc Jackson etc etc After medium orgy winter 1975 designed all-fiberglass enclosed pipe assymetrical plane still fly turned out fast stable practically unserviceable ship Prior 1977 Nats FAI Team Trials good fortune latch onto Chuck Schuette perennial FAI Speed team member California infor Power 8 Watts 500 Watts 8 Watts 68 Watts 10 Watts 300 Watts 100 Watts District ReportCant home John Jean Smith will probably happen June 1st Executive Council meeting Orlando FL January 19th two days before writing Significant news will covered elsewhere issue am happy about museum started Orlando will release pertinent news about Shea Stadium incident issue Insurance liability some disagreement type release last months issue did pre clude much being said other column good friend John Grigg quite expertly covered episode missed Horrace Cain meeting sent Glenn Lee repre sentative John Embry sent old fire-horse John Clemens meeting John did duty saw Speaking duty following recent recap newly released frequencies New England should made public new service legal people Washington provides periodically will dis tributed VPs designated frequency co ordinator district will publish received will phone key areas necessary should further releases come about Transmitter LocI FrequencyLicensee 7564MHzCranston RI RI State Police Greenville RI RI State Police Black Plain RI RI State Police Holyoke MA MA State Police 7554MHzWilbraham MA NE Rescue Squad Sanford ME Auclair Transport Manchester NH Auclair Transport 7314 MHz Lancaster NH NH State Police New Jersey Ynk II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grigg District II Vice-President 6387 Badger Drive tnckpnrt NY 14094 Associate Vim-Presidents Pete Bianchini 260S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 John Byrne 36-29 213th Sn Bayside NY 11361 Frank Drench 9 Willow Ave Pincanaway NJ 06854 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Tows River NJ 06753 Adam Santter 50 Ravdi Rd Apt A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 Tom Silver RD 3 Bye 412 Messena NY 13662 Hank Sminh2 LorraiveAveAnburvNY 13021 months report will honor two districts top Control Line fliers Bob Hunt Charlie Lieber both qualified 1980 FAI team both hail New Jersey Bob defending World Champ Stunt let him tell story Bob Hunt have flying competi tion Stunt 15 years having brought up perfect modeling environment have flying life father James Hunt started modeling around 1918 1927 started company promation provided considerably upgraded competence FAI Speed event 1977 Team Trials started out falling up yes up steps motel Riverside breaking both models After repairs test flew best model control line broke What horror Anyway got back up ship going fast enough team place World Champs 1978 dis appointing sense Americans though taken hostage capable much better times winning team championship Woodoule Carl Dodge took time off team racing help get time did Certainly American team qualifying times 1980 Championships Poland indicate will strong threat can get act together am look ing forward representing US once again sampling excellent Polish bloat thin rylvania Virgivia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown Distritt III Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45236 Associate Vice-Presidents Joe Eiben 36960 Valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 Fraveis Flaharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnat St Philadelphia PA 19107 As column being written am pre paring leave attend first council meeting full fledged member voting privileges have feeling will spend considerable amount time discuss ing recent tragic accident Shea Stadi um feel compelled inform facts matter saying during half time show being flown Electronic Eagles show team flying lawn mower model crashed crowd seriously injuring two spectators few days later spec tators died hospital other injured spectator released form hospital recovering much can said timesee elsewhere AMA News section some other details another slightly pleasant less bad news subject have re port spite fact reported earlier Nats Wilmington OH 99% sure 1% chance has arisen now very questionable due contract negotiations going between people control airfield major air freight company its use consolida tion point meantime other possible sites Midwest being explored includ ing Chanute Air Force Base Illinois Rickenbacker Airfield Columbus OH area Lake Charles apparently available else fails people would rather see midwest Nats possible club district needs use new Scale film Marvelous Miniatures club meeting whatever should have copies time read Unlike District II counterpart dont like parking belly Ill sign off GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED 78 Model Aviation Delaware rict Columbia land h Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 617 Pehite Drive Mechaoicsville VA 23111 Associate VicePresidenta Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottunille VA 22901 V Dill Helms 2000 Tynola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Snotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DR 19809 John Preston 7012 Elnira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 District IV members have asked question Yes model aircraft accident Shea Stadium New York man has died result happened during half-time show being put Electronic Eagles Greater New York RC Association donrt have details time AMA Council will filled January Council meeting know very sorry has happened Despite safety precautions take can did happen have insurance preach safety much AMA has excellent safety record indi vidual flier have kept up record Still happens receive lot bad pub licity good things AMA has done seem get overlooked People start talk ing about stopping show team program allowing show teams have AMA sanctions insurance coverage Just stop think what would happen stopped automobile racing other sport just because accident death involved during race game wouldnt long before would no sports participate Dont get wrongI am very sorry happened lets make rash decisions before know facts Lets look what happened learn time year would good time club go over its flying field safety rules update modify Make sure club member understands practices safety As safe we perfect never will harder try fewer accidents will have interested parties could participate Trans-Am Race sure read two-part article Bob Doris Rich wrote January February sues Model Aviation Its very interesting article Riches have done great job writing still think should again Speaking magazine articles hope quarter scale fans did miss Al Novotniks article Model Airplane News about QSAA Fun Fly Las Vegas super arti cle very good photos well worth reading Feb 80 issue would like take opportunity thank District IV club newsletter editors hard work thank sending read enjoy italso keepsme up-to-date whats happening District IV Penal Institution Model Program February issue Model Aviation page 76 excellent article penal institution program suggest District IV club president read article will give idea what could done local area about finding flying sites developing model building program federal state penal institutions program will work local clubsfollow up AMA has laid ground work rest up Maybe nothing area contact local law enforcement officers find out sure could lead county state supported fly ing site Whats Happening District IV MAX-FAX DC Maxecutors Newsletter came interesting article German WW II Dornier 335A-0 aircraft Seems innovative aircraft weighed 20000 lbs wingspan length slightly over 44 two DaimlerBenz603E-1 engines developing total 3600 hp takeoff top speed 475 mph rear engine alone could propel craft 350 mph first German aircraft configured tri cycle landing gear ejection seat long fuselage low aspect ratio wing clean lines make visible candidate scale enthusiastics looking twin engine project Alabama o gia issippr to Rico South tarolira essee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham Al 35219 205 879-5550 Associate Vice-Presidents John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lane Jackson MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thorolee St Charleston Hgts SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Rolling Fork Dr NashoilleTN 37205 Joseph Micalizni SR 00866 Boo 1532 Falardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman P0 Box 1643 Eglin AFB FL 32542 Harry Sheram P0 Boo 4506 Birmingham AL 35206 Tom Thacker 2390C Lawrencenille Hwy Decatur GA 30033 Central Florida its site AMA Model Airplane Muse um exact location Wings Wheels Museum Orlando Wings Wheels located Orlando International Air port within minutesof Disney World Sea World other vacation attrac tions AMA Executive Council toured impressive facilities Wings Wheels day before Council meeting evening District V Central Florida meet ing Wings Wheels arranged week advance limited publicity Over 200 modelers several clubs far away St Petersburg met Executive Council watched Johnny Clemens get award NAA saw Modelings Grand Illusions Gossamer Condor Fly toured museum dont believe entirely coinci dence day after terrific show support local modelers Wings Wheels offered AMA choice area thats different inherent two engine in-the-wing thrust-line problems interested investigating project get hold Dom Smithsonian Air Space Library Possibly hell send listing what material have file air craft Prince Georges R/C Club Quickie 500 Area Meeting Report Jim Isham stated PGRC will have three races year April 27th CDd Joe Solko July 20th CDd Roger Binger September 14th CDd Fred Melton CCRCs races will run June 8th October 5th CBRC will run race August 24th new rules developed area meeting will apply Propellers will stock props will same brand name size Any aircraft involved mid-air will BLACK flagged other planes continue flying Triangle Prop Spinners New control line club Raleigh-Cary Triangle area new club just starting information contact Bob Nicks 1211 Brookgreen Dr Cary NC 27511 Bob have requested AMA send club charter informa tion other things have requested Welcome AMA District IV Kent County Aeromodelers Inc received new newsletter month Kent County Aeromodelersits called Mosqui Bite club located Dover DE Thanks newsletter fellows keep coming Wings Wheels Museum no cost AMA AMA course will have bear cost installing maintaining its own exhibits District V have privilege opportunity serve host AMA Model Airplane Museum will working closely Frank Ehiing AMA Museum Curator both will need considerable help Orlando Central Florida area local museum support will also need volunteers everywhere help lo cate worthy items should included museum help plan design exhibits help restore models engines etc Vol unteers encouraged send Frank names special interest talents can used conjunction museum would also like input special interest groups Although Executive Council voted $10000 initial museum costs voluntary contributions would certainly help speed museum its way insure have quality exhibits wont settle anything less incidental costs associated establishing muse um Storage work space must set up space available no cost must made usable treasured items need crated shipped present storage sites across country display cases must built bought plan propose some special ways rec ognizing individuals clubs special terest groups hobby shops manufacturers etc contribute financial support museum No need wait formal plan however need money now Send contri butions tax deductible to AMA Headquarters Please state contribu tion museum give us name Continued next page April 1980 79 SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT District V Report Cont address gift can recognized lot work some additional finan cial help bit luck could have Grand Opening AMA Model Air plane Museum conjunction Tan gerine Meet January 1 981 may have keeping up various discussions about re-locating AMA Headquarters January Executive Council meeting appointed chairman committee study proposals develop ideas etc Chuck Foreman Dave Brown also committee have suggestions opinions about AMA Headquarters location please let other two members committee know soon possible AMA Nats treasured institution model airplane builders what about AMA members cant conveniently go Nats because ex treme distance Joseph Micalizzi example couldnt get last years Nats orga nized Puerto Rico Nats have similar Nats Hawaii Alaska Jim Scarborough Homer Smith committee study situation wel come ideas What think about fellow would make trip Florida carry own seafood District VP Cliff Piper did just January New Hampshire didnt know what expect Sunshine State also thought orange trees behind hotel fakes because oranges marked S unkist South Carolina well represented AMA Executive Council meeting Sally Jackson five year old daughter AVP Rich ard Jackson After listening few minutes model airplane talk readily gave proxy daddy left mother visit Disney World made lot sense did Executive Council IIIvos C Indiana ucky nusi VI DISTRICT REPORT Ilorrace Cain District VI VicePresident 525 Weidner Road Butfalo Grose IL 60090 Associate Vice-Presidents chuck Delano 4631 N Milchner Indianapolis IN 46226 Richard Gerling III 3611 Oreenfield Rd Guincy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 401 S Birch Plattsburg MO 64477 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Helen Olsen 820 Old Bonhomme Rd university City MO 63132 Jim Sears P0 Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Bob Underwood 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 Weather cares about WX Will mild winter bring white July 4th dont need bad summer Too much activity being planned what needed two weekends week Six days flying rest devil working sounds okay fuel manufacturers make money vultures will have share Thermals long skinny-winged birds colors Sailplanes definitely fast-growing seg ment RC District VI things everywhere Monroe y Rs. rIIeE Lulti peted New Years Day tne trophy held won Jack Fike center standing competition included Tom Osborne Bob Wat son Kneeling L-R Ron Kelly Arkie Ander son Hal Esser club can contacted through T Osborne 3312 Tilson Place Bloomington IN 47401 Southern Indiana Louisville KY area has new Sailplane group KISSKY-IN Soar ing Society Dan Childers 1317 Scenic Drive Clarksville IN 47130 SOAR Greater Chicago operates several fields has very active Soar ing program Contact Dan Pruss Soaring Edi tor MA Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel Crest IL 60429 AVP Helen Olsen advises can compete District Fun-Fly using Sailplanes competition Power fliers say Great Are Sailplane fliers feel ing frisky Palos Park RC Club Chicago area forming Air Show Team replacing annual Pattern meet two-day Scale Air Show June 14-15 Show features awards static display evening din ner Ray Fuller 312 599-2555 Palos RC Club PO Box 92 Orland Park IL 60462 Syntronic Aero Club Ft Thomas KY Skywriter interesting figureson model ers purchasing power 25000 modelers burned quart fuel per week would 6250 gallons $10 per gallon $62500 spent weekly nice may figures available indicating modelers contri bution local national economies new club Indianapolis 500 RC Club hosting Pattern contest Indianapolis Raceway Park June 14-15 An excellent site $2500 cash awards will bring out Big Boys Leo Dickey 1028 N Illinois Street Indianapolis IN 46204 RCers near Craigville IN needing flying site contact AG Kunkel Lazy K Airport Craigyille IN 46731 Hobby shop flying field available Things March 23 Illinois Valley RC Club Mall Show Peru Mall March 30 Indoor Contest St Louis MO March 29-30 RC Sports Flyers Static Show Cross Country Mall Mattoon IL trophies Bill Basham 217 235-1 565 April 17-20 Palos Park Air Show Display Orland Park Mall Orland Park IL Palos RC PO Box 92 Orland Pk IL 60462 April 26-27 Southern Indiana Modelers Mint Julep Scale Meet Rough River State Park KY Sport Precision Scale January 19th Executive Council meet ing will find G Lee District VI representa tive simply cannot attend may best violated honor bound duty re vealing executive session activities may true yet cannot understand AMA should have secrets AMA engaged competitive business activities does formulate plans projects competi dive bidding firm belief AMA should totally responsive membership membership owes AMA nothing AMA owes membership thing As long sit Council plan inform what learn addition will speculate future happenings reasons some actions etc based understand ing events experiences thirty years modeling rather unfriendly terms have recent ly used describe Still will agree programs policies asked majority membership and/or clear ly benefit general membership Although above sounds negative positive action being think course AMA being turned towards action contemporary future problems Theres high ground ahead climb isnt too steep mountain climbers keep plugging things will get better Next monththe promised article No procrastination maybe Iowa C Mirlvan esota C Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Geoff Styles District VII Vice-President 6060 N Lydell Avenue Whitefish Bay WI 53217 Associate Vice-Presideits James Clark 444 Woodview Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 John C Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St Milwaukee WI 53218 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 Williaw Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tn St Joseph Ml 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsett Dr Madison WI 53711 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Terry Taylor 6308 Lowbardy Lv. Crystal MN 55428 First let thank newsletter editors District VII clubs have started mail newsletters appreci ated will find useful activi ties Please keep coming January 19 1980 Executive Coun cil meeting will have held inOrlandoFL will first Council meeting will have able vote Some District VII members have touch per son also mail let have thoughts agenda items appeared Model vlation agenda Council meet ings always published purpose would delighted hear District VII people views want able have handle what District feels rather lust vote what want important items concerned show team accident Shea Stadium New York serious incident gave rise much comment District almost constructive can please use AVP channel comments keeps him ball game helps reduce cor respondence load Two enthusiasts Dis trict VII made RC Modeler magazine January issue Larry DAttillo arti cle published page 83 concerning engine propeller selection large models John Lusk Madison WI MARCS Club mentioned Ken Willards column sub mission some basic design information have many very talented modelers 80 Model Aviation district Unfortunately always easy find way share informa tion available newsletter exchange helps provided people contribute own club newsletters Got some photos month some courtesy Twin Cities folks HQ Note package containing origi nal manuscript Styles photos described somehow deilvered time issue column composed second copy manuscript unfortu nately duplicate photos available nice show last Thanksgiving Registry Hotel Bloomington MN annual event good weather side over 1500 people passed through exhibits Photo No 1 gives idea displays Terry Taylor AVP Dis trict VII plaid jacket talking John Krekelberg Twin Cities R/C Club Photo No 2 some Sig Kougars flown Blue Eagles Show Team other mod els background Photo No 3 Craig Flash Christensen Minnesota Soaring Society front club display Minneapolis Piston Poppers put CL fly ing demo parking lot Vikings Stadium right across hotel Other clubs taking part show men tioned exception Minneapolis Model Aero Club Photos provided Tony Saunderson Howard Evanson capable member plastic model club dis played 72 1/72nd Scale F4-C Phantoms Great publicity show bunch hard working modelers MARCS Madison WI sponsor ing Slope Soar Contest Lodi WI April 27 1980 flew site last year part fun fly great time Must best sites whole country400 feet straight up down depending look am sure will get small idea place photos No 4 No 5 times eight planes air Thermal activity great day flights close hour made Some pilots Pattern men some Pylon racers some average Glider guider everyone good time Landings hairy landing areas studded bushes rocks mak ing spot selection great care necessity Fliers hand Green Bay Fond du Lac Milwaukee Madison private site owned Mr Rasmussen MARCS very lucky have access am looking forward busy schedule month January 12th will see us Green Bay banquet contest planning meeting Usually clubs northeast ern Wisconsin Fox Valley meet plan year Members Madison Milwaukee also show up coordinate calendars year attended get gether last year found great amount friendship conviviality final comment please keep AVP informed what happening own club have interesting events sort would happy hear about report rest District must have fliers out Jan uary 1st celebrate New Year Lets have photo two intrepid souls Until next month good building good landings fortunate enough get out flying keep newsletters rolling mailman thinks am bootlegger am sure Arkansas siana Meeros homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII VicePresident 509 So Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Associate Vice-Feesidents Buzz Averill 9117 La Barranea NE Alburquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 william Hurley III 927 Commerce Fleasanton TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Barolesnille OK 74003 old saying cheer up things could worse cheered up sure enough things got worse Worse game means national strike Oil Chemical Atomic Workers though em ployees plant work members OCAW honoring picket line OCAW Thus about 350 super visory personnel like myself working seven 12-hour days week operate plant normally has over thousand employees means virtual stop activiites except eating sleeping working dont believe ask District VIII RC Contest Coordinator Bob Talley Bob also oil business same shape Im Bob advises contest tulorade as aska h Sakota h Dakura IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Vince Mankowski District IX VicePresident 105 Waldo Circle Bolleege Nt 68005 Associate VieePresidents Charles Branvon 2220 Mariposa Blvd. Casper wv 82601 Paul Kegel 910 North 12th Fargo ND 58102 Travis McGinnis 8027w 81st Circle Areada CO 80005 Jim OFteilly 4760 N Battin Wichita KS 67220 Jim Rickects 516S Cloadas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Two months ago reported Metro Denver Modeling Council spiritual ly financially supported FAI team practice Denver extra funds have since donated team fund next team can also avoid being short great source pride able report about kind enthusiasm sup port us can sure World Champion RC Aerobatic Teams effort helped demonstration support spirit AMA members Participating MDMC clubs included following Mile Hi RCers Miniature Aero Sportsters Arvada Association Modelers Jefco RCers Denver RC Eagles Reminders district display booth available number club patches sanctions still being handled chance have received yours yet have pa tience pleasetheyll becoming through AMA Executive Council met lando FL January 19 reason stated above yours truly attend ance However District VIII well repre sented person Johnny Clemens virtue legal councels opinion presented recently submitted written ballot items listed published agenda Thats think need certainly better no vote information have received far about meeting asof January 28 no final word Nats location Ohio still trying has problems Two sites District VIII also being considered sites has hosted Nats three times recent years stands ready another go now have heard about unfortunate accident Shea Stadium De cember 9 young man hit model later died injuries have facts Ill make no attempt relay anything However hopefully facts known will presented soon possible Safety tip month safety glasses minor investment keeping eye sight intact life Continued next page April 1980 81 District IX Report Con t Grand Island NE GI Modelers Asso ciation Continues send much apprecia ted letters along newsletter Thank Larry Shanks Grand Island Mod elers Association keeping us formed Z7 New Fields Wichihawks Wichita KS want remind have new site Control Line activities new paved circles will make annual rallies spring fall much inviting Spring Rally will May 3rd 4th thisyear Orbiting Eagles will open new field May 17th 18th triple contest AMA Sanction No 1 District IX Control Line fliers now have two new sites try out year Speaking new fields George Hunter put together perhaps best Got Get flying site article ever seen Georges Jefco Club Denver take pride AMA Headquarters plans uses article information Next time see George tell him thanks What has done will heir modelers forvearsto come few copies left want copy South Carolina Fun Fly Championship rules send stamped self-addressed envelope Richard Jackson VP SC District V Thanks Rich ard giving copy Frequencies District VPs being supplied copies FCCs Master Non-Government Frequency List first possible conflict models have noticed Topeks KS mainte nance department Department Transportation operates unit 7564 white green kind information can save lot heartache such large volume material reports am now looking frequency monitor observer coordinator review mate rial report possible conflicts moni tors findings will reported column AMA clubs areas have volunteers National Notes official minutes November Executive Council meeting synopsis January meeting should appear issue very next issue Model Aviation official presentation minutes will tell membership almost everything happened Almost Yes al Unfortunately seven Council members majority some abstentions have decided number reasons find agreeable official report membership need include made seconded mo tions voted Council meeting reference group has mea sure performance representative voting record emphatically Arizona lnrna , da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armoar Lane Redondo Beach CA 90278 Associate VmcePresidentn Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Alex Chisolre 1100 West Shaw Fresno CA 93711 Lonnie Kroeber 4298 Boulder Hwy. Las Vegas NV 89121 John Pond 4269 tyoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Bun 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beach CA 90908 Keith Whitney 14465 Jupiter salt Lake City UT 94117 seems like just yesterday since wrote last months report time sure passes quickly youre having fun past month has fairly busy invited back Yucaipa Valley RC Flyers monthly meeting Prior meeting met club secretary Eloise Coats member John Wiley over excellent meal arranged long pleasant discussion aspects hobby hospitality shown club just cant surpassed Later meeting conducted club president Dave Johnson Jr met talked several club members mem ber junior name Danny Waltz grilled AMA business crafti ness trial lawyer kid real interest goings AMA club requested bring both movies Marve lous Miniatures Modelings Grand Illu sions Time permitting would view both turned Out keeping busi ness portion meeting short talk very short able see both club thoroughly enjoyed next function attended San Valeers monthly meeting progressive Free Flight club has around long time has lot famous fliers members Probably famous would Bob Hunter Gf Satellite City purveyors Hot what presents behalf during national meetings Half information now readily available certain can still write AMA Headquarters make arrangements purchase copy unedited minutes should nec essary possible same attitude will later spread recording voted against Council decision am urging write once district vice president AMA presi dent Headquarters let feelings issue known AMA member should want know has right know doing what have no way knowing peo ple read column no way knowing agree thoughts presented Perhaps time find out difficult thing generate letter writing campaign agree Coun cii needs completely open however have left Write VP today let us totally accountable completely open other Next month will include two-year re view promised last month list still District IX season flier program Stuff Bob no longer member meeting discovered way put shine fiberglass prop coat prop Hot Stuff rub metal polish will shine like new penny club has obtained new field Free Flight almost unheard boom construction days Southern Califor nia find did Its near Ontario Motor Speedway say its category two field showed club Modelingt Grand Illu sions big hit particularly enjoyed Peanut Scale portion met club president Lou DElia first time meeting real live wire keeps club moving brisk pace Ralph Prey went meeting show way Ralph needs no intro duction Free Flight clan Hes written articles trimming Free Flight models really knows stuff Two nights later went up Pasadena Center deliver AMA portable booth used during Bill Northrops International Modeler Show Also night would having tryouts Indoor electric powered contest held during show ran across long time Free Flighter Toshi Matsuda prior mentioned Lou DElia watching fun electric RC models blimps really something see understand models stayed aloft over hour half during show course blimps capable battery powered air plane next night saw headed south San Diego Orbiteers annual banquet Orbiteers held fancy restaurant north edge San Diego festivi ties presided over out going president Judy Painter awarded power high point year new president Guy Kirkwood Guy also won Orbiteer year award No small feat highly com petitive Free Flight club also presented John Oldenkamp scroll National Free Flight Society bestowed him 82 Model Aviation Nats developing P30 concept Since wasnt Nats yet received same Harry Steinmetz awarded NFFS honor promoting P-30 want mention unique centerpiece table small pylon done up checkerboard paint scheme two small cardboard models Goodyear racers going around held out fine wire wing tip highly detailed models looked real stand off Scale distance designer builder Bob Womack congratu lated thought effort went pieces showed new film Modelings Grand Illusions well re ceived club enjoyed next morning Saturday saw headed back up Pasadena rub shoulders crowd MS AMA booth manned Carl Maroney Betty Stream Bev Wisniewski handled AMA member ships problems two gals have among hardest working unpaid members AMA has hearty thanks both Bevs daughters Mindy Anne would spell times spent enjoyable day watching electric RC competition looking models display also lined up several club meetings attend arose 330 am next morning go 120 miles back San Diego time order make 700 am start Mission Bay Marathon went down attempt re-qualify Boston Mara thon move aimed cutting size field Boston Athletic Club increased qualifying standard three half hours three hours ten minutes Im gald report Ill Boston April surpassed standard have applied admission Boston Marathon As soon race over jumped back car hightailed home quick shower back Pasadena rest IMS goings must admit glad show closed packed up booth got home rest IMS show good turnout year Local television gave us good coverage Exposure sort sure helps hobby sent film Marvelous Minia tures Bob Kampmann show club Red Barons Sacramento club attended earlier projector died before could see film Hes going ship film Ken Ray mond Torrey Pine Gulls Soaring club will show banquet early February booth available use mall shows exhibitions Just let know want Want meeting Let know Ill fit As can see report Ive lots free time Oh cant make Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday week Ill Orlando Council meeting Tell about next month District X has four people have qualified represent USA 1980 Control Line World Championships Poland Theyve teams before highly qualified contacted asked thumbnail sketch back ground could work report four sent anything guess dont want publicity wont mention names THERMALS Alaska o ana os ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Al Cuber 1607 S non Elm Pocatello ID 83201 Simon Dreese Rt 1 Box 48 Broadniew MT 59015 Ed MeColloagh 535E 81 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Rncio 26808 Donor Cr Kent WA 98031 Chock Thompson N 3813 Normandie Spokane WA 99205 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St. RedmondWA 98052 Joy Farmer Benton County R/C Club called recently gave formation years Exposition held 12th 13th April Benton County Fair Grounds Corvallis OR categories events will same last year Joy says expect have trophies first place special certificates second third event Prizes Fun Fly will merchandise should plenty go around Entries will accepted 12th between 10 am 2 pm can picked up 4 pm 13th Joy expects brochures out details time RAMS show havent seen already better see club secretary someone has Fun Fly will held Benton County R/C club field year number reasons will Control Line demon strations fairgrounds site first time Exposition expecting have Free Flight display area might bring favorite bird Benton County R/C Club Exposition has developed really fine show aimed modeler rather public has number advantages modeler have nice variety events categories certainly deserve tention plan hold district meeting EXPO hope see falls think have troubles department Al Critschell editor Red Apple Flyers newsletter club hails Wenatchee known Ap ple Capital World Anyway recent issue contained following comment Al members concerns flying field Things point time verge becoming precarious nutshell 20 acres adjacent us back up hill toward 4th SE upon rests mobile home about become sewage processing area could cause considerable number problems us few days land owner will receive official letter out lining particulars urging individual attend hearing condi tional use permit wish best District Xl scene winter Drizzle Circuit What five race cIr cuit Northwest Sport Races Control Line variety races start December completed April ral have al ready held Points accumulated race going toward year end trophies top three points winners plus fast heat Marsh race will Seattle Carkeek Park 9th atid will hosted SkyRaiders April race will Eugene airport 13th will hosted Propspinners races usually accompanied other events Infor mation available John Thompson Mike Hazel Mike 1319 Aspen St Eu gene OR 97401 John 1411 Bry ant Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 Seattle SkyRaiders being reorga nized rather have Allyn Johnson R Stevenson J Fuller have among prime movers others have helped out club has number fun events contests hosting Drizzle Circuit races get information club doings call Al Johnson Hobby House Hol man Road Good luck guys following program stolen Portland Barnstormers newsletter Steve Tischler editor Barnstormers Flight Proficiency Program course designed train new comer Sport RC Modeling can short period time capable going club field fly himself herself confidence success course consists eight levels first four designed take novice has never flown plane get him/her fly confidence levels must flown instructor remaining levels Intermediate Advanced fliers classification levels follows 0 1 2 3Trainee 4 5Intermedi ate 6 7Advanced 8Instructor Level 0 course person has never flown RC plane Tests following levels *Level 1A Demonstrate ability con trol plane level flight B **Demonstrate right hand turns maintaining altitude C **Demonstrate left hand turns main taining altitude *Level 2Demonstrate ROG land launch take off steady climb perform Level 1 Level 3Level 1 2 plus landing field undamaged condition complete solo flight Levels 1 2 3 apply gliders well power aircraft *Level 4Take off climb out three 90 degree right hand turns land first ap proach runway Level 5Level 4 plus 180 degree left right hand tight level turns Immelmann level inverted flight touch go Level 6Levels 4 5 plus square loop outside loop inside right flat eight level inverted flight 180 degree level turn inverted Level 7Levels 4 5 6 plus three con secutive horizontal rolls double lmmelmann Cuban eight well straight level verted flight includes 360 degree turn remaining level inverted Level 8All above plus successfully train student pilot through Level 4 above tests will performed club field away pit spectator area tests will administered club members qualified club instruc tors *70 flown presence quali fied instructor **Rectangle square pattern April 1980 83 FLIGHT Sheldon Ybanez Wins Third AMA CL Postal Contest Runners-up Chris Scott Jeft Cordle & Mark Pruett year Roanokes pride Sheldon Ybanez nosed out two-time winner Chris Scott take first place Academys 1979 FaIl Flying Fair CL models Flown September through November con testants 18 years age under rules allowed kind built-up model 35-foot lines Contestants started engines launched ROG flew 48 laps man datory pit stop refueling type contest against clock calls pre-flight planning practice Low times require fast pit stop well sleek airplane hot engine Ten year old Sheldon Vbanez fiew seven times working time down 2462 first flight 2101 sixth seventh attempt both engine mount part ed company rest plane 22nd lap want stress safety ur ging pit crew timers on-lookers stay safe distance during race Sheldons model same Mighty Might flew last year has 15 wingspan 13 fuse lage weighs 4 ounces sports butterfly tail prop Chops carbon/fiberglass 5 diameter x 45 pitch engine Kustom Kraftsmanship Cox 049 Black Widow Congratualtions Sheldon Chris Scott again flew record holding Little White Mouse could equal fantastic 2027 last year New postals Jeff Cordle third place winner six Jeffs flights made mandatory pit stop after 24th lap best flight both lowest time 24 laps 1009 shortest pit stop 15 seconds Jeff told us needed work pit stops flying kind race takes patience lots practice Fred Kocher Von Cloud conducted Shreveport LA contest Salvation Army Boys Clubs baseball field club has model airplane program about seven years started Shreveport Area Radio Kontrol Society boys call club Sky Hawks Henry Hawk club emblem Mark Pruetts model Black 1 Sheldon C Ybanez 2 Chris Scott 3 Jeff Cordle 4 Mark Pruett 5 Douglas Joseph 6 Jim Jones 7 Howard Banks 8 Warren Joseph 9 Randy Harris 10 Danny & Mike Enholm 11 Reggy Davis Kenny Kyle Roanoke VA Dayton OH Dayton OH Shreveport LA Shreveport LA Spokane WA Spokane WA Shreveport LA Spokane WA Spokane WA Shreveport LA Shreveport LA Widow powered wing single landing gear second year Orin Humphries advisor model club Libby Junior High School Spokane WA has sent times contest held especially conjunction Fall Flying Fair years contes tants completely different last years Jim Jones top man Congratulations entrants looking over results three contests think can safely say times under 3 minutes good under 230 excellent under 210 simply super 2101 2136 2179 311 338 35 45 4030 407 4505 6250 crash crash ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Open modelers 18 younger AMAs third Indoor contest Fly ever can flown size building National Indoor Model Airplane Society fudge factor used adjust times equi tably possible 35 feet height two events HL Glider HL Stick de signs eligible Contest Directors ut adding something extra youngsters efforts Let know can send times postal contest Send Ed Whitten SASE full set rules As caterpillar said other looked up saw butterfly hovering overhead Youll never get up things See next month Mighty Might Little White Mouse Loki 3/4 Goodyear wing wing Bad News Mouse wing Falcon Hunter 84 Model Aviation Io dflU IS WL LIIUI muuuia runt Sky Hawks emblem Henry Hawk ton OH JAN/FEB/MCH INDOOR POSTAL NOW IN FULL FLIGHT Shreveport fliers Front rowMark rruett Kenny Kyle Back rowReggy Davis Dennis Alexander