r AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L L Homeowners Coverage Model Aircraft article originally appeared October 1979 issue reprinted now benefit may have missed first time around Ever since courts Pennsylvania up held ruling excludes model aircraft coverage homeowners insurance policy has confusion over whether AMAs liability protection primary sec ondary subject described Model viation magazine March 79 issue page 73 also RC Modeler magazine August 79 issue page 60 Regardless AMAs coverage applies other coverage doesnt So surest protec tion AMA member covered automatically However should rash claims against AMAs coverage its reasonable expect AMAs cost go up ultimate effect amount AMA dues Obviously therefore desirable re verse situation because Penn sylvania ruling model aircraft treated same full-scale people-carrying aircraft likely happen because pow insurance companies have alerted idea model aircraft accidents can ex pensive though rare like ly go back previous situation models regarded toys unlikely cause problems So though Pennsylvania decision commonly regarded ridiculous chances overturning slim thing legal fight reversal courts would expensive idea holding down costs compromised theres another approach successfully applied already has restored model aircraft coverage some homeowners policies no extra cost idea has advised Alex Chisolm AMA member also independent insurance agent Alex AMA District X Vice-President few years ago long-time leader model activities Fresno area California provides insurance protection number West Coast model firms insur ance companies provided AMAs basic mem bership coverage awhile during mid-70s Thus Alex knows business sugges tion no mere pipe dream What has done endorsement added homeowner policies says aircraft exclusion clause does apply model boats model airplanes Such re quest coming independent insurance agent has some weight Alex has gotten ac ceptance number modeling clients several different companies can can others Its worth try goal starting movement get insurance com panies accept models what Alexs own words subject concerning case homeowners insurer denied claim court backed up claiming RC model airplane just much aircraft passengercarrying 747 might have made both insurer court look absolutely ridicu lous its fact life insurer can find loophole big claim would pretty stupid go ahead pay About 15 years ago could see possi bility type thing happening forms coverage specifically de signed aircraft airports allied activ ity written aircraft insurers insurers write homeowners policies Homeowners policies include liability surance kinds hobbies sports cluding golf hunting fishing baseball whatever first introduced about 1954 same aircraft exclusion used still use today Since have discovered RC insurance companies havent discovered us feel have legitimate need theyll remove aircraft ex clusion fly model airplanes Back 1964 Harold Cox AMA member claims manager leading insurance company worked out clarification intent aircraft exclusion al lows insurance company insure liability model airplanes Since time have insured several model airplane enthusiasts primary lia bility attaching endorsement homeowners policy business liability policy did submit wording company have always accepted made clarification part policy have never yet submitted endorse ment turned down knowl edgeable underwriter understood agreed fol lowing wording applies modify aircraft exclusion follows aircraft exclusion relating watercraft aircraft does ap ply model boats model airplanes hobby variety September 198071 Lots ot action tfle busy AMA ooorn auring Soutnwi Modelers onow iw waL Headquarters staff member Carl Maroney foreground assisted local AMA volun teers Velma Teubner Helen Randolph Presidents OUTLc3DK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 FROM RED TO BLACK event did read AMA financial report published last months Model Aviation orga nization much healthier position 1978 became President Academy 1979 red $58135 deficit due failure institute moderate dues increase 1977 became apparent going hit deficit position spite slight loss membership drastic dues crease 1979 ended year black $161104 surplus year topped 70000 membership mark early June rate despite inflationary costs increased number staff personnel Headquart ers dont anticipate need basic dues increase next year MAGAZINE ISSUE Councils decision 1978 make Model viation magazine mandatory caused great deal dissension attributed loss membership 1979 decision response Council members myself includ ed made inquiries issue vari ous club district group meetings -as well surveys After nearly year half inquiries mem bership input majority Coun cil voted make magazine optional 1981 vote no rash decision small influential faction AMA making concerted effort fluence Council members voting pptional magazine change vote Most comments have received before since vote have favored action taken opinion Council members responsibly representing majority mem bership AMA bylaws require official AMA publication distribute Academy information membership official publication currently con tained Model Aviation cost borne magazine anticipated magazine becoming op tional cost required publica tion will added basic dues will somewhat reduce difference between $25 membership magazine non-magazine member ship minimize financial impact Model viation becoming optional USA INDOOR WORLD CHAMPIONS United States Indoor Team victorious World Indoor Champi onships held West Baden IN June 20 through 24 Indoor flying has often compared chesslittle motion lot tension World Cham pionships year no exception After three days flying both team individual championships de cided within last two hours Jim Richmond reigning World Cham pion US good flight previous two days flying made two excellent flights third day placing him lead dividual championship total 71 minutes 29 seconds less three hours go team championships Erv Rodemsky US Team made flight 35 minutes 36 seconds along first days flight 36 minutes 23 seconds gave him total 71 minutes 59 seconds lrvs flight made him Individual World Champion brought US Team score up first place after three days lagging behind leaders extremely close competi tion After Erv Rodemskys flight Dave Pymm United Kingdom flight potential 38 minutes un til collided protective barrier encountered difficulty con trollable pitch propeller flight 35 minutes 56 seconds needed beat US team Only 30 seconds separated individual cham pions minute 56 seconds separated first second place teams have opportunity ob serving top-notch indoor meet recom mend take advantage tech nology adjustments rubber torque etc low speed models unbe lievable uninitiated technol ogy contributed greatly manpow ered flight United States Gossa mer Condor flight across English Channel last year 72 Model Aviation Happy Texans Southwest Modelers Show L-R Dave Sweeny Ed Turner Leslie Norman Joe Percy Bruce Norman trophy iust won West Coast RC SAM Cham pionships winning 10 30 places FREE FLIGHT PUBLICATIONS have found Free Flight Model ers outstanding documenting activities World Outdoor Free Flight Championships Taft last year National Free Flight Society put out International Plan Book Edited Dave Linstrum book features drawings photos technical data 109 models flown 1979 Championships Taft year Indoor Championships troduced World Free Flight Re view published World Free Flight Press edited William R Hartill beautiful hard-cover book listed Volumc 1975-1976-1977 edition profusely illustrated 52 color photos 622 black white photos 199 full page drawings its 416 pages having participated type competition years found narrative extremely interest ing informative non-free flight competitor believe others would also find 1980 SOARING TEAM SELECTION site selection US Soaring Team finals became Presidential de cision year policy ever possible practical let participants determine own flying schedule interference other officers ballot taken among participants selection final site about half partici pants answering no clear ma jority27 opted California 30 Nebraska 27 Florida felt sufficient time addi tional balloting After two weeks talking various members committee participants designated Southern California site team selection finals initial inclination designate Nebraska since received votes course deliber ations informed sod farm meet proposed being stripped some degree no assurance would acceptable flying September Subsequent decision have informed Allen Worrest Lincoln farm has further stripped owners wish withdraw offer farm soaring team selection site California selected over Florida based information greater number participants West Eastminimizing travel largest numberand Labor Day close hurricane season Flori da concluding factor picking California firm indication California would make bid World Championships 1980 championship bid accepted would desirable have team selec tion area event held 1980 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS number entries Na tional Championships running consid erably ahead previous years promis ing largest Nationals recent AMA history have talked number indi viduals plan attend few days Nationals strictly specta tors should receiving issue magazine shortly before start Nationals August 10 through 17 Wilmington OH event decide go spectator fol lowing flying schedule indoor events will held first two days Nationals University Cincinnati outdoor Free Flight events will run Tuesday through Saturday Wright Field near Dayton OH Control Line events will Monday through Saturday Wil mington Radio Control Pattern Wil mington will Monday through Satur day morning finals taking place Friday Saturday mornings Pylon events take place afternoon Monday through Friday Wilmington Helicopter will Wright Field Monday Tuesday Wright Field will host RC Soaring event Wednes day through Saturday Scale generally drawing largest number specta tors will begin 530 pm Friday noon Saturday 8 am 2 pm Sunday Wilmington AMA FILM LIBRARY AMA Chartered Clubs adult AMA mem bers have access AMA Film Library presently consisting 14 16mm filmsmost color sound Theyre great way add sparkle club meeting increase attendance Chartered clubs have priority film rental also pay least$5 except $8 THOSE MARVELOUS MINIATURES rental Chartered Clubs $10 others$15 THOSE MARVELOUS MINIATURES cases refundable deposit $50 rental fee must made Following partial list films available full list information order form write AMA HQ Film Library 815 Fifteenth St NW Washington DC 20005 please enclose pre addressed stamped envelope MODELINGS GRAND ILLUSIONS New 1979 film types sizes Scale model aircraft Peanut rubber-powered types huge RC types flown 78 Scale World Championships England about 36 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber THOSE MARVELOUS MINIATURES Re leased 1978 Spectacular footage model flying taken over country including model typesthough Scale predomi nates Its all-inclusive cross-section model aviationthe complete story modeling activity ever attempted Excellent general public well modelers about 46 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber FUN FOR LIFETIME Trade Shows WRAMS NY Toledo MACS CA about 20 mInutes AMA film Jay Gerber TO FLY No model flying spec tacular film fun history aviation Donated AMA Continental Oil Co film featured Smithsonian Insti tution its new National Air & Space Muse um About 30 minutes Shows ballooning hang gliding aerobatics commercial mili tary including Blue Angels Navy Team WINGS & THINGS Music no narration About 25 minutes General interest British made film Great age group Excellent coverage types model flying FLY EM BREAK EM FIX EM 1972 Scale Model flying Rhinebeck NY About 20 minutes Produced Jerry Joseph East man Kodak Co 1971 RC AEROBATIC WORLD CHAMPION SHIPS Doylestown PA About 25 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber Continued paqe 74 September 198073 Nats Committees met June 12 optimize use available space Aerial view Wilmington Nationals Site SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiIt AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 L J Annaratone Jr Memphis TN wrote magazine problem forwarded Kip Smythe membership department straight ened mess immediately Did read letter Kip wrote published last month MA Well Kip correct thinking better him handle such problems Ijust forward him Feel free write either us have pro lem dues mag whatever both want help depart ments AMA Headquarters efficient speedy Kips Larry Miles Mission KS writes guy Independence MO flying Combat last years Nats Larry lives near him cant find him Will CL Combat flier Missouri please stand up Larry adds should charter buses transport fliers Nats now save money fuel Good idea Larry after bus picks up have loop down through Birmingham pick up too Fiesta Five Flags Free Flight meet Pensacola FL now probably largest prestigious meet east Mississippi Free Flight ginning its fourth decade has run continuously since late SOs Mr Tommy MacLaughlin Various fields provided year Pensacola area United States Navy field minimum square mile beautiful mowed grass helicopter fields year 1980 nearly hun dred contestants came far away Baltimore MD Texas compete came attempt qualifying FAI teams quality competition unbelievable Max flights common rain drops Free Flight enthusiasts want action go Pensacola next June Fat trophies other good stuff Shown bottom left family top fliers live Dallas TX drive Pensacola heat com petition L-R Bill Burks daughter Patty middle Carolyn Burks Daughter Patty flies hA Chuck Glider Bill Carolyn fly just about everything Pretty wife Carolyn just good Bill hobby beat him out high point other day Fort Worth Free Flight meet ran up string nine max flights Gas folks. slim lithe gentleman shown chief timekeeper Fiesta Free Flight meet Herbert Jordan has team slaves keep books help time fliers Herbert helicopter expert used compete against late AMA President CO Wright various Nats event As can see picture above some Americas top experts attend function Last year Mr Mark Valarius buried everybody high point honors Pensacola snap two dedicated RC fliers Mr William Akers Mr Gary Wright Birmingham AL posing Bills near quarter-scale Stearman Bi plane flies super too have problem write See next month. Film Library Continued page 73 THE CHOPPERS About 20 minutes showing history construction flying RC helicopters AMA film Jay Gerber 180 IS MAX Free Flight World Champion ships Sweden1971 Professional Canadian film about 25 minutes AMA EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING FE8RUARY 1973 About 30 minutes focus ing particular decision show Council operates represent AMA members AMA film Jay Gerber AEROLYMPICS 1974 World Champion ships International events Lakehurst NJ Included segments showing CL RC Scale RC Soaring No Indoor RC Pylon Old Timer activities No narration has musical background original music AMA film Jay Gerber 1974 NATS PART Lake Charles LA No sound About 25 minutes Covers CL Rat Race Stunt Scale FF General RC Pattern Good someone can narrate AMA film Jay Gerber 74 Model Aviation three Texas Free Flight blue bloods lourneved 1300 miles round trip Pen sacola meet L-R Mark Valarius CC Johnson Frank Parmenter Mark 1974 US Grand National Champion 1974 Nats CC captain 1941 Moffitt Team won 1940 Stout Trophy Frank needs no introduction has won himself place US Wake field teams anyone history represented country 1965 1969 1971 1973 three walk Florida annual Fiesta meet strike fear hearts competitors Club Donations Support AMA Programs years two outstanding AMA clubs have made generous contributions support AMA activities clubs Toledo Weak Signals Ohio Mid-Hud son RC Society New York year Toledo club has donated total $850 $250 will spon sorship RC event 1980 National Championships $600 AMA Schol arship Fund Mid-Hudson club has donated $300 support Scale Team Fund fund supports US Scale teams such rep resenting AMA USA year World Championships Canada 1980 TOLEDO RAFFLE WINNERS Charles Murphy Harrisville MIMRC Series 805 radio D F Malott Lansing MIStenson Reli ant 5R6 kit Bob Coury Tecumseh MIExpert Mark II Buddy Box Model TC 31 five-channel radio Bruce J Johnson Morris ILCox Sanwa six-channel radio Merle Sizemore Cincinnati OHRoyal Supersport five-channel radio Fred R Elias Jr Warren MIRoyal B17 Flying Fortress kit Douglas Smith Newburgh INTopflite F8F2 Bearcat kit George King Astabula OHTiporare Deluxe Pattern Plane kit Henry Kaczorowski Warren Ml Prather Deep Vee RC Racing Boat 40 inches G C Brubaker Newcomerstown OH Aeronca Champion e Jack Shreve Millington MIArrow F3A Model 63 wingspan Steve D Somodi Lavonia MIPilot Cita bria-20 Mike Cisler Brighton MIPilot Piper Tomahawk 20 Brenda Berlin Effingham ILDaca-Model Products Field Box Rob Sandera Howell MISkybolt Scale Jim Papst Saginaw MIMig 15 ducted fan Jim Carter Taylor MIUS 60 FS RC en gine Keith Bergquist Fairfield CTHobby Shack Aero Sport T600 six-channel radio Jack Salmon Berwyn PACannon RC Systems four-channel radio Robert Lawrence Fort Wayne INSuper Tiger 60 Series engine Mike Rosenberger Richmond INFox Twin engine Jim Smith Mishawaka INHB 61 PDP RC engine Joe Bertin Poland OHOPS Schurnley 40 engine John Lunsford Jacksonville FLOPS 60 engine Peter Mazur Aurora ILTower Hobbies TH 6 six-channel radio Janet Schneider Toledo OHOS Max 61 VF RC engine Trey White Frederick MDFutaba FP 6 FN six-channel radio R P Asher Toledo OHTartan 134 Scale engine G J Mersing Toledo OHAirplane kit Pitts-52A-41 wingspan Gary Putnam Pontiac MIAirplane Kit Jungmeister-1 33 Golden Age Bi-plane Terry Wisniewski McKees Rocks PA Cap 20 e Thomas McCoy Sterling Heights MIAir plane kit F40-1A Corsair 61 wingspan Mary Lee Quinter Greenville OHAir plane kit Pilot Pitts S-2A Robert Novak Santa Ana CAProline Challenger II Series radio Ralph Gould Jr Ortonville MIil Van Prop RC Schneider Van Prop James Johnson Goshen INK & B 61 RC muffler engine Fred Kentner Cincinnati OHAirplane kit J3 Piper Cub e Craig Paul Turner MERetract Gear Ike Ledoux Toledo OHKraft Series Eighty radio Debbie Clark Toledo OHSuper Hustler 26 engine Minutes - January 19 Executive Council Meeting Items through VII meeting held Orlando FL covered August AMA News section offi cial minutes concluded VIII REPORT ON LEGAL CONCERNS IN ESTABLISHING AMA MUSEUM advice AMAs legal counsel noted contained letter dated January 14 1980 File No 1808 IX FLYING SITE COMMITTEE REPORT Committee report read Chairman C Foreman consisted job description AMA HQ Flying Site Representative detailed definition duties conclusion report Chairman Foreman announced member Horrace Cain resigned Homer Smith appoint ed replacement President accepted report directed Council members respond writing inputs comments develop final recommendation Coun cil action X REPORT ON PROPOSAL FOR NEW POLICY FOR AWARDING FREE MEMBER SHIPS TO CONTEST DIRECTORS MOVED seconded AMA adopt new policy awarding free memberships Contest Directors result rewrite contest class definitions Further Instructions Contest Directors show changes policy effect soon rewritten Instructions Contest Directors sent out new basis CD memberships pro vided free free CD membership AA contest two free CD memberships AAA contest five free CD memberships AAAA contest Class and/or B contests free membership 50 contestants enter regardless en trants free membership will given CD held two B contests during year motion passed 8 4 against II V ED Note FAI team trials effected new structure qualifying stage CD membership semi-final stage free CD memberships finals three free CD mem berships MOVED seconded free member ships provided US hosted world cham pionships same manner given Nats workers motion passed 8 2 against II V 2 abstained VII XI REVIEW OF PROPOSAL TO SEND JACK SMITH AMA LEGAL COUNSELFCC SPECIALIST TO TOLEDO FOR MANU FACTURERS MEETING No action taken reference Toledo since Mr Smith will tend HIA Show Anaheim CA same purpose XII SECRETARY/TREASURER REPORT A General 1 The S/T advised HQ personnel bonding now effect $100000 Ex ecutive Director Comptroller new 1980 policy covers AMA employees $50000 2 The S/T complimented manner HQ invests surplus money maximize interest income risk B National Championships 1 The S/T illustrated discussed some items Nats costs deficits highlighted possibilities Nats Ex ecutive Committee could look potential Nats budget reduction particularly concern ing travel lodging costs 2 Nats Site 1980 President Witt advised Ohio site Wilmington may materialize investigated San Antonio TX alternateadding Lake Charles LA also possibility general consensus subsequent discussion difficulties site situation AMA should still strive produce Nats 1980 MOVED seconded Headquarters proceed Nats negotiations Wilming ton under proposal detailed Novem ber 79 Council meeting go/no go deci sion reached February 5 time Wilmington available Coun cil will notified conference call set up February 10 decide alternate site motion passed unanimously S/T ED abstained C Nats Type Support States Outside US Continent Bill Mathews V request ed committee formed study feasi bility allowing Nats type meets nonmainland statesPuerto Rico Hawaii Alaska President appointed Mathews chairman Jim Scarborough X Homer Smith Xl XIII MUSEUM AT WINGS & WHEELS/AL SO POSSIBLE HQ RELOCATION A Museum President Witt reported meeting Wings & Wheels Museum official Mr Overton describing details offer free museum storage space conjunction operation cost AMA would set-up expenditures such exhibit materials MOVED seconded accept Wings & Wheels offer free museum space motion passed unanimously VII Xl Pres abstained B Headquarters Move lengthy discussion pros cons moving national headquarters operation Wash ington DC based memo circulated President MOVED seconded pursue Springfield OH offer intent ob tain contract soon possible motion failed 5 7 against IV V VII IX X Xl ED September 1980 75 MOVED seconded committee formed study feasibility moving Headquarters taking account current new proposals reporting Council later year viable offer develops motion passed unanimously ED ab stained President appointed B Mathews chair man Dave Brown Chuck Foreman members HQ move committee XIIIa SPECIAL AGENDA ITEM MOVED seconded add agen da Past President Johnny Clemens letter con cerning FAI representation motion passed 6 1 against XI 5 abstained V VII IX X Pres President directed subject discussed Executive Session Mathews absented himself session XIV DUES COMMITTEE REPORT Chair man Grigg clarified function com mittee study ways offering vari able memberships necessarily amount dues Grigg asked inputs Council requested permission hold DC meet ingdate determined himself President approved report given next meeting XV NO 2 AMA MODEL recommenda tion AMA Junior Committee Sig Cub designated AMAs No 2 model discussed Several felt model too advanced Delta Dart begin ners favor progression complexity Due lack first-hand knowledge MOVED seconded Sig model made available Council members build evaluate next Council meet ong no decision now motion passed unanimously Pres ED abstained XVI TELEPHONE CONFERENCEIN DOOR COMMITTEE An appeal Coun cii Chairman FAI Indoor Team Selection Committee allow telephone conference call discussed MOVED seconded approve subject Chairman Indoor Committee submitting Council detailed agenda procedure motion passed unanimously Pres II abstained XVII LIFE INSURANCE SPRING SOLICI TATION MAILING Discussion noted such solicitation insurance companies determined benefit AMA members should permitted approved ex clusivity company MOVED seconded proposed spring solicitation mailing Wohiers Co permitted provided stationery envelopes used does approximate AMAs no AMA endorsement implied motion passed uannimously Pres V abstained XVIII BUILDER OF THE MODEL RULE FOR SCALE No Council action taken noted subject controversial issue 1979 Nats protest subsequently properly dealt ruled upon Scale Contest Board XIX SAFETY COMMITTEE MOVED seconded AMA safe ty committee established motion failed 5 6 against V VII IX Xl ED Pres 1 abstained II discussion noted re cent past such committee attempted found ineffective lack authority enforce recommendations rulings Also proposal too vague intent MOVED seconded Council follow up asking original proposer motion 25 AMA member wirtten District IV VP submit com plete proposal specifics purpose authority motion passed unanimously XX REPORTING OF MINUTES IN MODEL VIA TION attempt alleviate competitive aspect motion making meet ings discourage self-promotion print MOVED seconded future re porting minutes Model viation pro poser seconder motions would omitted except proposer mo tion insists noted because failed motion seconder drew motion passed 6 4 against IV V IX S/T 2 abstained ED Pres XXI EXECUTIVE INSURANCE general consensus agreed prudent sure top salaried executive against de mise incapacity naming Association beneficiary cover costs incurred terim securing replacement President directed Executive Di rector investigate cost such insur ance over under $50000 XXII FIRST CLASS MAILING TO MEM BERS OUTSIDE THE CONTINENTAL US noted AMA members sent mail means other air mail first class outside mainland United States re ceive correspondence very late Pres ident directed such members should sent annual renewal/ballot first class mail XXIII NOMINATION PROCEDURES MOVED seconded nomina tion procedures 1980 same 1979 except nominated must sub mit letter acceptance nominating committee prior start meeting nominations may received up start meeting after motion passed unanimously XXIV BUDGET1980 MOVED seconded 1980 bud get accepted presented motion failed 6 6 against II V X SIT Pres Before after failed motion 29 extensive discussion illustrations explanations various aspects budget attempt reach acceptable compromise MOVED seconded reduce $50000 figure new employees $35000 until further review amd revote revised budget motion passed 7 5 against V IX X SIT Pres REVOTE ON MOTION 29 revised motion 30 revote failed 6 6 against II V X SIT Pres MOVED seconded reduce sala ry cushion figure $5000 accept budget including reduction motion 30 motion passed 10 2 against II Pres Additions 1980 Budget Computer Project Worth recommend ed additional expenditure $10000 special computer project update im prove membership processing B Museum Project Worth recommended additional expenditure $10000 museum project cover setup costs such display cases art work lights MOVED seconded proposed computer museum expenditures $10000 approved motion passed 9 1 against V2 abstained IV Pres XXV HOBBY SHOP PROMOTION OF AMA MEMBERSHIP Special Events Director Larry Bolich showed Council artists concept easel poster designed purpose membership promotion post er would have pockets hold membership blanks PR material poster would pri marily displayed hobby shops After discussion pros cons such endeavor general consensus Mr Bolich authorized proceed distribution via AMA officers local hobby shops XXVI DATE AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING MOVED seconded Council next meet Washington DC May 3 4 day devoted long range planning motion passed 7 1 against II 3 abstained Xl Pres ED President directed AMA would pay extra nights lodging enable Council observe Headquarters operation during working day XXVII FIRST PLACE NATS WINNERS SEEDED TO FAI TEAMS Several reasons unfeasibility concept cited general consensus directly involved FAI team selection process such committees participants should asked views prior Council decision MOVED seconded FAI parti cipants polled concept advancing Nats winners FAI teams motion passed unanimously XXVIII SCALE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS STANDOFF TEAM Worth advised Canadian hosted FAI Scale World Champion ships 1980 would include unofficial Standoff Scale event noted will have official status 1984 Worth fur ther noting close proximity site US asked Council would consid er funding three Standoff Scale team mem bers same official team MOVED seconded AMA fund Standoff Scale team 1980 World Cham pionships same official team motion passed unanimously Note precedent setting ac tion future non-official teams XXIX COUNCIL MEMBER SUCCESSORS President directed Council member recommend successor event becomes impossible fulfill ones time office purpose aid Council replacement decision XXX RC FREQUENCY COORDINATORS Presidents opinion updates frequency information could sent Vice President could disseminate material sees fit designate someone handle frequency coordination informa tion case material would directly sent person meeting adjourned 1010 pm 76 Model Aviation Wriht Field Area BofWPAFB r-VL{j\ AFMuseumright zQjI20/Univ dormitories RdTo wiImingtOflH 0NATS site fl p HousN OR Cincinnati J AreaUniv Exit StLFleidhouse __________________________________________________________Uof C Fieldhouse aes _Parking ow get around three 0 tes 1980 National ContestIC hese maps Bill Elliott St-C II the story HoSt-nr__ FF LIMITS TO NATS PERSONNEL -m00 / ControlllHO N WRIGHT FIELD SITE frrTow Wrgon ayton J 1 N riNATS Site 35 68 WilmingtonII_Wilmington Industrial 275 71Airpark WILMINGTON SITE --Maps Bill Elliott CINCINNATI SITE innati September 1980 77 Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire tlhede Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Ausociate Vie-Presdento Robern C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Gibouleuu 39 High SO. Old Town ME 04468 George Parker 7 Paut Lee MA 01238 Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilhur 6 Laurel Ave. Kittery ME 03904 Nats time almost upon us Give call have malor concern Council con sideration advised will time handling much another fiasco type power struggle Council meeting Something has surely got give cannot continue everyone answering everyone else print getting point really get twice much money recent issues Model Aviation magazine read between lines twice much interpret digest Surely membership could care less recent actions Council dont blame bit recent list frequencies obtained Headquarters legal counsel may conflicting interest some New England Transmitter Location Owner over US ARCO Coin Inc New Haven CT CF & Steel Monson MA7216 Natl Southwire Alum Co over US7216 Siemens-Allis over US7222 Youngstown Sheet & Tube Morris CT7224 American Mud Co Morris CT7232 Monsanto Radio/Coin Co over US Harnischfeger Corp Windsor County VT Envirotech Corp Hartford CT Amax Inc Trumbull CT Stockton Mobilphone Holyoke MA Falcon Coal Co Farmington NH Anacom Co Black Plain RI john Graves Inc Frequency 7208 MHz 7216 Wattsl 100 Power Greenville RI75648 State Rhode Island Cranston RI75648 State Rhode Island District Expo has come gone once Weather goodtoo goodbe cause attendance down bit probably because lot would have attend ed tied up beach trips other fami ly obligations Still well attended though some good flying performances experts Bob Hunt Ernie LaChance Sam Frey Dave Cook Dave Brown Tom Ac ciavatti Bob Fish Seminars also conducted some fliers Bob Wallace gave excellent talk engines Bob Kress presented some great formation pictures discussion about ducted fan propulsion after District meet ing writer Earl Witt Dave Brown John Worth fielded some questions general membership Thanks again helped out behind scenery Delta Dart programs raffle ticket sales display set-up assistance District Model Ex po committee John Jean Smith Charlie Sylvia Abdul Haleem Karim Tom Rebenklau Mark Karli Bob Wilkie Paul Lissell Fred Bellows Tom Acciavatti clubs added assistance CRRC SSRCC Cape Ann RC Club OMAC SAM 16 NEWG Goombahs Millis MAC Central Massa chusetts RC Modelers Bob Caddell did posters probably have forgotten someone again will try catch up next month its called attention just cant have such successful event lot great people helping out person ally say Thanks Again picture shows Cliff Piper Earl Witt Dave Brown like crows fence dur ing Disctict portion meeting Pho John Worth 25 ral Massachusetts RC Modelers photo shows three winners static club dis 1play contest during visit few months ago Left right Bill Russell P-Si Standoff Scale 1entry Hector Couture Trainer Q-Tee Sport Larry Bibeau Sport Scale SE-5A igni 1tio n engine best show Photo Dave Hook 7240 7240 7296 unknown 41 7564 Inc 7564 7564 7564 same club Central Massachusetts RC 68Modelers has prepared Flight Insturction Manual superb job should 30sought other clubs whole AMA professionally done thorough job 8of 11 pages sample certificate new pilot also includes Sigs eight-page brochure Sig Factory Flyers pre flight flying tips Good job guys Write Dave Hook 50 Butler St Worcester MA 01607 see get copy ex cellent publication Next month will list 19 abandoned air port sites listed new bulletin Head quarters obtained Na tional Flight Data Center Maybe someone can make use few New Jersey S Naw York II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grieg District II Vice-Presidees 8387 Badger Drive Lsckpsfl NY 14094 Associate Vice-Presidents Pore Bin,chini 260 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 John Byrne 36-29 213th St Bayside NY 11361 Frank Orench 9 Willow Ave Piocatamay NJ 08854 Hunk Likes 46 Cory Toms River NJ 06753 Adam Sorrier 50 Rundi Rd No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 l4ank Smith 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 ON THE SOAPBOX Contests Probably unsung un heralded district job contest coordinator get credit deserve blame problems delays conflicts district over 150 clubs Now bit mathematics assume approximately 19 non-holiday usable weekends through normal flying season club average wanting hold two contests during period Cheating bit math arrive possibility 16 contests weekend district Thank fully club holds contest year although some clubs hold three Some conflicts inevitable contest coordinators have responsibility assure conflicts dont exist conditions de mand conflicts cause little harm possible coordinators doing yeoman effort thank deeply few conflicts allow knowingly based serious consideration facts case write thank effortsjust once Sportsmanship tough item discuss making enemies hurting feelings Certainly us feel sportsman-like possible though may play letter-of-the-rule game time-to-time Yet times have us stretched rule own ends added bit some what end trophy plaque What about own self-esteem Its really important win beat buddy What important feel have done best honestly possible Believe can actually feel good placing last long tried best OFF THE SOAPBOX AMA needs helpthe help member district country PR director Larry Bolich has excellent program advertising AMA local hobby shops needs help locating shops Check local hobby shop proprietor willing set up placard shop send shop name 78 Model Aviation Effective Communication isatwo-way street AMAs non-paid volunteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind orga nization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Com plete communications linkwritel address Larry care AMA Headquarters help can further grow powerful organization deserve AVP Hank Smith reports first session Central NY STARS Pylon Rac ing saw both novice expert classes 15-500 being flown real oppor tunity get racing lot pres sure expense although host club does put lot time work success such event STARS plan race month quite undertaking 18 entries first race would welcome come out month try hand racing subject contests again VP participates much slower event Have entered three Soaring meets managed place 5th last 2nd order Actually enjoyed last place finish almost much second place excitement competing friends meet its part fun Try contest sometime bet will like AVP Hank Likes sent along two pho tos Jim Cruz explains Ocean County Modelers Atlantic County Sky Blazers joined forces EAA spon sors fly-in Ocean County Airpark fly-in featured numerous experimental flying machines nearly 100 model aircraft Ranger Lenny Mathews Ocean County Club makes ready F-16 8 12 thousand spectators outstanding its such great feeling finish flight receive resounding applausesomething seem lacking competitive con tests just cant believe gratifying feeling after performances pub lic mention recognition club will receive appears West Windsor Flying Club Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45236 Associate Vic-Prsidente Joe Ciben 38980 Valley Forge Dr. Solon OH 44139 FranciS Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heinman SR 108 North Holgane OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut Sr. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkev 217 Eaclid Ass. Scottdole PA 15883 As column being written former District Ill VP Don Lowe preparing fly Mexico World Championships warmup modelers Mexico organized opportunity try out manage ment technique us foreigners Now airlines cooperate have got made column submission time could confirm tickets way District Ill modelers fly competitively international basis have Control Line World Championships team manager AVP Come think Doc Jackson manager last team time competitor Whatever wish Doc team good luck Poland Back elected job ap pointed Corky Heitman AVP asked Corky write up little background him self inclusion hereto show qualifica tions job gives great pleasure appointed AVP District Ill feel honored will can personally help District III feel can represent District Ill well northwest Ohio other areas Per phone conversation follow ing some information pertaining myself have involved aviation life Eastern Airlines 5 years Miami FL during period am licensed pilot flying since 1957 have flown light single twin-engine aircraft became volved RC 1971 have become interested model aircraft over real air craft Dave am too well known however have flown two Nats last year assist ant event director Scale Nats Lin coln NE have flown Canadian Nats both 1977 1978 Mint julep Rough River KY last two years winning Sport 1978 A-26 1/3 scale 1979 Gerry Sport have flown events over country including Vegas QSAA Louisville KY also Tangerine Orlando FL guess Big Scale truly bag really enjoy realism flight big models Trenton has own casino Gamblers Choice Fun-Fly held spring According CD Sal Lucania head wheelerdealer three events poker LeMans touch-and-go event lot luck using cards dice everyone has chance win cashed-in Dick Rod cliffe John Shave Ron Brooks R Nadler J McLaughlin S Karezewsky Sal didnt say event accompanied dancing girls also might make mention trade shows have still attend p05 sible including Chicago Toledo WRAM Show Cleveland other shows fly several Scale events part country have personally involved Contest Director helping put 4the finest large Monster Meets anywhere 1979 39 large airplane contestants AMA sanctioned event tremendous success enjoyed attendance having another Monster Meet August 2 3 1980 Napoleon OH organized Thistledown Flyers Na poleon OH Charter 813 presently have 40 plus members 30 -scale models Thanks Corky Im sure will asset team received nice letter Flying Dutchmen past week will print invite Dear Dave Flying Dutchmen invite stop area whenever have time secretary will make effort write month keep fellow modeler out abreast activities invite anyone District III stop flying field time wel come field located top Mt Penn Reading PA noted having best Control Line fields East Coast have two fully paved 60 circles two 45 paved circles So feel free stop time fly us case youre interested info about club please con tact address Dave Green 923 Washington St 1st Floor Rear Reading PA 19601 See Ya Sincerely Dave Thanks Dave Ill try stop next time Im area hope others will too receive quite few newsletters mail month believe read enjoy too Please keep coming best source keeping up pulse district SEE YOU AT THE NATS PS The morning following writing rest column received August issue MA usual turned first VPs columns stated MA magazine major reason non-profit status IRS must agree com munications membership through some form newsletter etc required IRS old AMA News reprints satis fied requirement seems strange both IRS DC consider MA unrelated business subject non-profit tax status taxed us $211213 $147503 respec tively Check out MA income expense statement page 77 August issue Strange huh September 1980 79 a, y Ltfl4tJVttJ HUHIE UC Blazers piloting very professionally Jet Delaware rict Columbia land h Carolioa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Ausociate VIce-Presldento Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scorry Moyer Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19609 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 910 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 AMA now has full-time flying site repre sentative also full-time assistant execu tive director new assistant executive director Vince Mankowski flying site representative Geoff Styles case familiar two gentlemen have Executive Council vice-presidents opinion could have found anyone didicated ad vancement model aviation Academy Both men very active modelers have backgrounds qualifications real assets AMA Welcome aboard new jobs Vince Geoff Speaking AMA membership report June 6 1980 shows have 69408 members compared 63257 1979 65734 1978 same date Yes AMA alive well growing forecast end 1980 close 80000 members have heard rumors some Ex ecutive Council members voted return magazine Model Aviation back optional status now having second thoughts have received quite few letters about decision made May Council meeting Keep cards letters coming NEED Mode/Aviation Sometimes district vice-president will make dicisions vote issue Council either popular has properly explained AMA membership Quite often decision will generate rash letters protest entire Coun cils decision Most time decision made best interest AMA its members have dual role VPs difficult times vote items pertain mainly AMA operations rather district individual members needs wants Sure elected district represent district keep mind also mem bers board directors large cor poration AMA large corporation whether individual modeler realize make decisions based formation hand Most background information common knowledge little interest individual member really interested day-to day operation AMAs business dividual member interested inhIs national organization whole services available him So keep mind next time de cision made dont like instead just complaining ask VP about facts prompted decision just may learn something about organization operates Enough soap box Lots activity going District IV now contest fun-fly season full swing still lot mall shows scheduled flying demos club fields following day very good way crease membership promote public recog nition Whats Happening District IV First State RC Club officially opened new club field May 17 1980 what hear its very nice field will see lots activity Valley RC Flying Club mall show May 30-3 1 Valley Mall Harrisonburg VA good turnout club mem bers spectators generated quite few possible new club members Randy Ryman secretary club sent well prepared documentary about display lots photographs NVRC Woodbridge RC Clubs joining forces host second annual US Marine Corps Scale f-un Fly August 23-24 US Marine Corps will award trophy best scale model aircraft flown US Marines Southeastern Virginia RC Group under stand SEVRCC may setting up car pool go Nats Anyone Hamp ton-Newport News area interested can contact Larry Woolard 804 868-7013 National Soaring Society August 23-24 will Regional LSF tournament Curles Neck Dairy Farm super flying site 20 miles southeast Richmond Route 5 Fred Gregg will running event fur ther info contact HA Stokely 1504 Horse shoe Circle Virginia Beach VA 23451 Speaking NSS re ceive magazine Sailplane missing very fine magazine dedicated sail plane modelerits excellent DC Radio Control Club Soaring meet will held October 4-5 Manassas Battlefield Park Manassas VA suggest register early will large contest pre-registration forms additional infor mation contact CD Barry Drew 301 87175 34 Triangle Prop Spinners nice letter Bob Nicks president TPS bringing up-to-date clubs activities planning hold AA Control Line con test fall Bob will let know date soon firmed up Ill finish months column poem Contact First State RC Club newsletter Its wives put up us avid modelers Man Little Square Box married man mind sky heart full wonderful plans now am told plans con trolled little square box hands belongs group curious troop principle seems gather crowd gaze cloud clutching box full dreams work night day play would rather fly airplanes eat weather wont stay winds merely delay stuff too stern defeat planes pilot prone run riot crashes dont seem care some balsa glue gadget two soon have back air Some planes have known take off own Sending pilots hot hurried chase Its school hard knocks dont blame box wreck brought home disgrace Ill stick man box hand Though may put gray hairs head will complain werent plane Hed probably chase women instead Alabama ida gia issippi to Rice V South Catalina asote DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Ainocease Vtce-Preuidmso John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lana Jackoon MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thorolee Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr. Delray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Roiling Pork Dr Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00666 Box 1532 Psiardo PR 00648 Cd Moorrnan 70 Fifth St Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Box 4506 Birmingham AL 35206 Tom Thacker 2390C Lawrancaville Hwy Decatur GA 30033 What can make out $1199 Balsa USA Basic Kit challenge facing Flying Gators Gainesville de sign contest will know August 31980 trust will send some pictures winning creations Thinking cutting back building flying model airplanes because getting little older Think over again Gus Henke Gold Coast Radio Controllers just now getting hobby 76 already getting airborne himself soon will working landings Gus guess just youngster compared Vein MacNabb same club Vein over eighty still active flier 80 Model Aviation LIon loldest club member 67 Wesleyyoungest member 414 Doug Kee safety director Pete Shifflett llpresident Miles Turner preparing t -~H Saturday afternoon flying demo ..all back parking lot Despite gusty wind demon stration came off hitch Used television dirty word modelers took away build ing Now however modelers taking tele vision fieldIn form videotape cameras Several newsletters have mentioned contests fun flys etc have pre served videotape showing club meet ings company company hasnt left midnight offer show videotapes last 1000 landings note pleasure Rocket City Radio Controllers intend submit proposal host RC Masters Tournament 1981 hosted Masters 1972 did fine job RCRC has finest RC sites nation provided central city location City Huntsville AL provides site Numerous motels adjacent field RCRC active club volunteers help host contest Watch out Nats Florida Pattern Asso ciation has upgrading pattern flying Florida Five fliers Florida have advanced Master Class Terry Russell Cliff Hiatt Sam Leonard Terry Ferentinos John Thomas Im sure others read about newsletter Tropic Aeros RC Club Other newsletters District V indicate years Nats will attract modelers going big win others going fun continue get great newsletters through mail Some have coming months others like Skyknights Newsletter new arrivals Alas threw away envelope Skyknights Newsletter came before realized editors name listed newsletter cant give him credit deserves column has 21 pictures also short interesting write-ups about three clubs new modelers Daniel Amick Greg Sill Jim Longar nice touch Ive two nice letters Tony Hughes 14-year-old member Walter boro RC Club South Carolina flew Control Line two years winning five tro phies stunt now getting Radio Control picture below Tony Mach 1 before unfortunate one-point landing Rebel Rally contest Tonys next plane will Dean Koger EU-i Webra 61 Speed Someone has suggested Tony crashed Rebel Rally because watching Miss Rebel Rally instead airplane neu tral persons have certified radio culprit regret missing Rebel Rally reasons going meet Tony others including Bill Duane Bill son Marilyn Duane CL contest coordinator won trip Nats Florida State Cham pionships wanted picture Bill issue couldnt get Jacksonville Shown below Junior did get picture Nashville TN recent ly Dean Gardner age 8 busy cleaning fathers Quickee 500 Roy Gardner enjoys help can get Dean co-pilot now will getting pilots seat soon flies HLGs including flying wing father designed / Real People camera crew recently Mobile AL film Mr Art Conner Gulf Coast RC Club flying lawnmow er program will aired sometime fall cant wait pic ture last picture month Steve Durr Nashville fine tuning engine hat Free Flight model Steve flies em wife Nancy retrieves em Thats life Seen RAF Contrail Tales way pave runway build planes out asphalt crash just leave Illinois S Indiana 0 Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 60091J Aasodate VicePrauldenna Chuck Delano 4631 N Mincheer Indianapolis IN 46226 Richard Gerling III 3611 Greentield Rd Onincy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 401 S 8irch Plattshurq MO 04477 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Banavia IL 60510 Helen Olsnn 820 Old Sonhomne University City MO 63132 Jin Sears P0 Ron 309 Ourgin KY 40310 Rob Underwood 4109 Concord Oaks Sn Louis MO 63128 Thanks Dan Pruss pictures Dan CD Jack Hiner 12-foot Aquila XL Picture No 1 set new AMA Open Distance record 4592 miles picture No 2 Jack Hiner Jim McIn tyrewinch master yoreand Al Zolecki assist happy glider get rest after 3 hours 10 minutes hard work September 198081 - 4 articles write about things planned happen going get dose what Ive doing May 24Bloomington IL Sentral Illinois RC Society Enjoyed day two-day Pylon contest SIRS have beautiful place fly Dont miss next year May 25Palatine IL Treetown Modelers CL Contest Combat appeared steady Speed circles use big surprise number Carrier models Out Carrier very popular Although some old-timers out also saw several new faces disappointed low Stunt entrythat first love Come CL Stunters GO FLY Elk Grove Village IL May 31 June 1 Chicagoland RC Clubs Fun-Fly Sport Scale low entry reserved some loot Young Mike Fuller Palos Park RC took 1st Fun-Fly Hal Parenti won Sport Scale again area modelers missing loads fun entering well-managed excellent fun-style contests Although call managed assist compete club fun-fly June 8 Did say compete No really noticed competition St Louis Spirits RC June 14-15 Warbird Races Fellow Skylark Chuck Smith out show should done Well never got together didnt know what trying get together short-cir cuit between ears broke sure-fire winner first heat Chuck got circle too greatly So Mr Hal Parenti thats twice case Spirits Warbird Races way go RC competition enjoy form Pylon and/or Sport Scale Flying As CD Don Holting says Its best two worlds certainly St Peters RC Club St Peters MO hosted Spirits contest due site problem thank two excellent groups wonderful exciting weekend hope entice other clubs too host Warbird Race next year Sunday June 22 Im CD Fun-Fly Contest Monday Tuesday will find West Baden IN Indoor World Champs next Sunday Q-500 Race Day busy time An interesting club meeting result Chuck Markos Chicago Aeronuts giving presentation Skylarks RC Club Peanut Scale FF Rubber Pennyplane etc new world RCers Chuck released Pennyplane several flights around room right back hand received very sincere round applause Thanks Chuck donation time effort enlighten others about world free flight Lets Aug 3 Woodridge IL Woodland Aero Modelers Sport Pylon Aug 17 Northern IL Assoc MA Clubs Special Events Bong WI Aug 16-17 Spirits St Louis Pattern Scale Aug 23-24 McDonnell-Douglas RC Meet Buder Park St Louis Aug 31 Madison City IN RC Flyers Annual Holiday Fun-Fly R Dailey RR1 Box 197 Alexandria IN 46001 Sept 1 KCRC Muscular Dystrophy Flying Circus Lake Jacomo Sept 6-7 Lexington KY MAC Blue Grass Soaring Society Mid-AM Soaring Cham pionships Sept 14 Chicago Aeronuts 18th Annual Old-Timers Meet Bong Field WI much little time Lets much now can well talk about winter over hot toddy See yall Iowa S Michigan S Mienesesa Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Geoff Styles District VII VicePresident 6080 N Lydell Avenue Whitefish Bay WI 53217 Associate VicePresidassts James Clark 4444 Woodniem Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 John C Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St. Milw5ukee WI 53218 Robert D Lundberg 4923 Tioga St. Duluth MN 85804 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr. St Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorstt Dr. MarlisonWi 53711 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Terry Taylor 6303 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 April 19 year Jim Clark AVP District VII Iowa went VA Hospital Des Moines make presentation Mike Hoyt Lt Commander US Navy retd presentation Superior Ser vice Award AMA recognize Mikes contributions over long period time model aviation sad task time let know Mike passed away May 22 will always remembered friends assistance gave models designed Raven pulse jet engine powered first third place jet speed models 1979 Ntinn4ls month would like try get some photos members have sending over district After busy flying want look pictures right Photo two shows Frank Baker Madison WI some multi-engine creationsB-25 B-29 A-26 Frank working Black Widow moment Photo Al Scid VP Februarythis year Berrien Springs High School Helen wont let go swap shops Says always come home take next photo shows Whirlpool pic nic demo Bills club Whirlwinds South west Michigan static displays fly ing demos powered planes gliders over 4000 people seeing show Francis Younkin Davenport Radio Control Society IA sent two pic tures follow very success ful mall showover 150 planes display along cars boats tanks special attraction RODO walking-talking RC robot Francis tells over 5000 people walked through mall saw displays very active club has great flying site county parks loan local bank have financed two 200-foot 30-foot runways like Store front last picture Without trees would hard up woods use models Well guys gals time read will know soon am going leaving Wisconsin Washington DC economic axe slowed up business much around necessary find new place make positive contribu tion coincidence Academy look ing Flying Site Representative after discussions review business background committee offered new responsibilities position Having modeler 42 years find idea being full-time Academy very excit ing because will keep forefront model aviation allow keep touch friends assure will try well job did vicepresident district am very sorry have resign vice-presidency wish express sin cere thanks have assisted will have column write next month hopefully Executive Council will have selected name submission made appoint successor remain der term 82 Model Aviation Mike Hoyt time Superior Service Award presentation Bill Rohring VPMI sent next photo hold ANNUAL SWAP SHOP Arkeesas siaxa Mexico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII VicePresideet 509 So Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Aanocnxe VicePrenideesxs Buzz Averill 9117 La Barranee NE Albuqoerque NM87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Geoe l-lexnpel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley 111927 Commerce PleesanxonTX 78064 Larry Sareor 1415 Manor Or. Baroleeville OK 74003 No District VIII report month Coloxado s aska 0 North Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada 00 80005 Aaaciag Vice-Preuideoxa charles Brennan 2220 Maripone Bled Casper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Jim Rickestn SlOS Cloudes Sioux Falls SD 57103 writing monthly column occuring eve Fathers Day after long day new field Arvada Asso ciated Modelers Arvada CO work day lots raking rocks shoveling dirt fill holes dragging level spots taking turns riding roller problems youve got big work crew lots good-natured enthusiasm com mon goal mind Congratulations AAM new 85 x 500 field Its long time making will scene lots good times Youve done super job keep up good work read short article recently health insurance magazine showing organization could relate its members struck lot similarities article AMA its members could relate assist other just returned one-day visit Vince Mankowski Nebraska gathered head full information attempting sort out assimilate may two seemed parallel Anyway Id like share some thoughts article Geometry AMA times have heard round peg square hole equals misfit about circle triangle geom etry AMA combination fits together also graphically describes rela tionship four vital elements delivery AMA its membership triangle rep resents three distinct components AMA concept AMA Headquarters paid staff Executive Council volunteer staff membership chartered clubs thats us circle represents goals orga nization links three sides tri angle circle shape significant because connotes completeness basic desired charac teristic national organization serving working its membership char tered clubs three sides triangle AMA staff Executive Council member ship coordinate efforts make portion circle closest com plete match ends make goals work everyone InputInput 5 k p -C e 1 5cv Goals C Members/C artered Clubs Input What does geometric design mean AMA member Foremost means part group having unique re sources services readily available have opportunity have direct input whole organization Thats things district vice-presidents always solicitinginput Secondly specific benefits de rived configuration 1 total goals coordinated 2 goals evaluated either changed maintained needed input mentioned earlier 3 cost-effective administration organization occurs alternatives examined appropriate 4 over under-utilization programs/ser vices adjusted needed ultimately influenced input Theres word again input Input important con tinued meeting needs changes maintenance services continue meaningful way hope will give receive put constructively thought alternatives needed thought meeting goals local national level critically needed often can geometry AMA can will work cooperation lots key words above thoughts give some thinking through lets hear Weve got lot great folks around Dis trict IX have taken time effort inform us activities Hats off making modeling known felt positive way Keep pictures letters comm folks Jefco Aeromodelers recently put minishow display promote modeling Picture Vernon Wolfethe e Pitts 5-2 Don Holinger Sr scratch built PT-19 District IX RC Contest Coordi nator George Hunter fine people District IX include Mike Doran Dave Reiber George Lieb shown holding awards well earned deserved helping Nats last year Dave CL Speed director George directed Navy Carrier Mike assistant group picture below shows some Brookings SD Barnstormers Club Its great see some ladies young folks taking active part club activities Keep up good work MODEL SHOWS Axizexa erora ii 0 Nevada C ttah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armear Lane Redenda Beach CA 90278 Axacciage VicePresident Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94590 Ales Chisolm 1100 West Shaw Fresno CA 93711 tvnne Konbe 2401 zesre 0 Lu vegui Nv 89102 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Ri B Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Slream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beach CA 90808 Keish Whixney 14465 Jupiter Salt Lake City UT 04117 Theres good chance next year will see beginning two-class license system Open fliers want read carefully let know opinions before vote after Council voted start issuing com petitors license extra cost sometime near future cost difference hasnt decided guess would $5 has determined what level competition would excluded Perhaps could required class meets up Let know feelings matter rationale lot extra work involved supporting competitive flier what record keeping sanctioning Also run-of-the-mill flier com plains paying same rates potentially dangerous eyes com petition flier Speaking sanctions will equal fee sanctions next year will September 1980 83 cost $5 regardless level free sanction issued Class AA meet up has eliminated small step towards curb ing abuse free CD membership some clubs As told last month require ment 50 contestants has dropped order qualify free membership upon running meet has busy month travel started cycle return visit San Gabriel Valley Radio Control League SGVRCL Prior meeting invited once again dinner Bill OBelmitos house Bills wife Boots knows Im runner com plete voracious appetite capability eat about anything stuffed till afraid couldnt stand up good sure want thank two fantastic hospitality arrived meeting site hour ahead scheduled start time because club has building demonstration time evenings instruction consisted demonstration put balsa skin foam wing core demonstration master builder George Flynn sure made look easy follow exam pies meeting conducted club Presi dent Bill OBelmito SGVRCL growing have about 80 members now asked bring great Scale film Modelings Grand Illusions club really enjoyed few days later headed north Ventura visit Ventura County Comets radio club over 20 years old meets plush meeting rooms Ive seen Deep deep carpeting wallpaper potted palms sofas some niceties have Youd surprised clubs use bank community rooms hold meet ings like Comets use Anyhow invited member Don Thomey meeting conducted President Howard Broughton After meeting met fellow name Lou Stavros doing book life Dan Bunch produced Bunch engine managed get lucky once won door prize gallon K&B 500 fuel club shown Modelings Grand Illusions like other clubs before thoroughly enjoyed Aerospace Corporation El Segundo has club among its employees meet noon once month attended June meet ing Harry Apoians request Bob Boucher Astro Flight electric motor fame some slides electric-powered solar-powered no batteries Gossamer Pen guin Hes working Paul MacCready rust recently successful flight plane assisted off ground bungee cord once air solar cells sustain flight geared-down 500 1 electric motor Very interesting does work next club meeting invited Scale Squadron Southern Cali fornia Radio Control Scale group sur prised its size no idea Scale such large following Indeed Bert Baker club member once told scale alive well Southern California Being Scale club absolutely enioyed Modelings Grand Illusions showed film end business meeting conducted club President Bob Olson final club meeting attended monthly meeting Pomona Valley Model Airplane Club radio club 10cated town Upland meeting run President Hershel Silverstone club has problem unauthor ized flying site However theyve worked out agreement sheriffs department sheriff will patrol area random times weekends Any flier spotted may asked show three items leave field 1 AMA license2 FCC license 3 club membership card local law enforcement agency glad help out showed club Modelings Grand Illu sions thought terrific couple Combat fliers came house other evening some informa tion wanted include report Steve Hills Rich Von Lopez running Combat Nats want know event will put after Junior-Senior Fast Combat over believe aforementioned event Thursday hA event will double elimi nation 012 lines 35 feet long No age classes also want mention working Y2A foam Combat kit released soon Rich FAI Combat Team Selec tion Committee wants address phone number listed interested parties can readily get touch him Richs address 7742 Redlands Street Apt D 2039 Piaya Del Rey CA 90291 phone 213 821-0857 AVP Las Vegas Lonnie Kroeber sent some information goings-on Ne vada reports local Old-Timer Free Flight Radio Control bunch VAMPS putting national meet Old-Timer fly ing 14th 15th February 1981 goes say /4-Scale group some RC clubs putting mall show Vegas area various clubs also planning gettogether banquet meeting no date has set could real whing-ding tend things large grandi ose scale Vegas Im looking forward attending Despite busy schedule could probab ly fit club meeting Drop line Dont forget have AMA booth avail able mall shows currently Santa Barbara could house few days THERMALS Alaska Idaho Montana S Oregon inston XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate VicePreeldenags Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pomtelto 1083201 Simon Ornate Ri 1 Boo 48 Broodviem MT 59015 Ed McCollouqh 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Rocjo 26608 Dover Ct. Kent WA 98031 Don zipoy 21418 NE Main St. Redmond WA 95052 No Mother District XI cov ered ash Yes flying model air planes regularly everything fine Yes Mother will careful next time have no doubt heard about erupt ing Mount St Helens media effect area has dis torted Most damage circle about 30 miles around mountain heaviest ash fall traveled northeasterly direction eventually went clear across country Damage outside circle limit ed life very difficult time Yakima Valley Modelers having 10th Annual Fun Fly weekend turned out Mother Nature doing thing 70 miles away following report sent Ed Burns Zillah fun fly actually held Saturdays contest went smoothly fine weather forecast better weather next day Daylight broke 524 am everything looked fine Everyone ready 910 am first flight taxied pits 930 tempera ture 70 degrees contestants active ly engaged event south west darkening sky noticed looked like front about 40000 feet everyone keeping eye fast-moving front wondering famed Zillah weather would deteriorate full-blown storm full size Beechcraft Debonair landed dirt strip north taxied area short radio bulletin heard Mt St Helens erupted confirmation came Beechcraft pilot announcement made public address system sky beginning look bad fun fly continued now AM radios picking up news Lightning thunder 1030 contest accelerated finish least round temperature fell began get really dark. dark mid night As last contestant round took off bits volcanic dust began fall ash falling heavily final land ing round complete decided stop contest Contest Director Bill Tucker just ended first AMA sanctioned event due erupting volcano rest activities carried flashlight 1100 am Lanterns required award trophies find pack gear etc time ready leave pitch black visibility zero passes closed populated Seattle area due lack visibility slip pery roads Most out-of-towners did get home night accepted offers local members stay overnight started home have stop along road campers About 630 pm Seattle fliers holed up Dennys others found motels Most managed get home next day going south toward Portland south Oregon north along west side mountain Regardless contest placing arrived home contestants know May 18 1980 attended one-ina-million event events day may require change rule book cover volcanoes sure made impression present month later things less back normal Only few areas still plagued blowing ash gray mud mountain Flying has returned normal weather cooperates mountain still quiet Mother Nature probably still dying laughter 84 Model Aviation JUNIOI FLIGHT / EDWHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Ste New York NY 10005 What Junior What Senior AMA definition course accord ing age current range being under 15 July first Junior AMA members 15 older under 19 years July first Seniors hasnt always thus Originally Academy founded mid 1930s Junior age classification un der 16 years July first Senior 16 older under 21 years July first Back 1 930s just about modeler teenager fitted rather conven iently prevalent idea boy became man age 21 16-year-old dividing line good split teenagers Over 21 called Open no very good reason nobody cared very much few old men flew model air planes beginner versus expert question didnt exist either since fliers young few modelers dropped out went work college really didnt mat ter either since always plenty Juniors Seniors take places few very few kept active past age 21 move old men category didnt prove problem newcomers Open class pretty much themselves very little competition oldsters Things Ijave changed awful lot course ranks teenage modelers have thinned out About 1968 Bud Tenny got idea Junior ranks always some excellent fliers winning contests discouraged younger less ex pert fliers Although will always few outstanding contestants through com bination superior guidance natural abil ity no matter age limit set might possibly have some improvement dropping upper age AMA Junior age category 16 15 Bud lenny trying make small im provement no idea horrible things escaped opened Pandoras box could have foreseen what happen would never have recommended change Unfortunately some people just cant vote yes no rules change proposal time got through lowered Junior age low ered Senior age well has total disasterl time Senior age limit should anything have raised lowered suppose thinking along line since boy went war 18 could vote 18 now legal age 18 insult lower Senior age 18 understand thinkingit popular certainly very poor very naive thinking did consider actual situation Originally AMA Junior Senior age categories served purpose adequately purpose course being divide huge number teenage modelers well possible somewhere along line expertise position society current age classifications making little change Junior age bracket actually reducing numbers trifle new ruling simply decimated Seniors Take look contest results see Seniors participated know something wrong time Seniors becoming few far tween reduced ranks further Modelers now have fewer years participate Seniors just time lives subjected diverting activities Seniors still hanging suddenly forced age 18 now overwhelmingly dominant Open class compete model ers 20 50 years experience aeromodeling losing partici pants 18 21-year-old bracket AMA its non-wisdom made tough er fact voting age has nothing contest flying other easily recognized things dosuch learning drive dating participating sports attending college 1930s 25% went college now its 70% looking job starting career getting married settling down having children factors affecting contest flying Some modelers tell us forget young sters start recruiting modelers around age 25 have settled down bit Such thinking can considered pragmatic wrong since AMAs responsibility pro mote aeromodeling ages Just AMA wrong beginning ignoringadults would wrong now abandon young er modelers Such thinking does however recognize all-important fact society has changed new phase building flying starts individual mature has settled less permanent pat tern present age groupings out-ofwhack would far better have AMA Juniors up through age 20 Seniors up through age 30 what have now Currently contest attendance poor Junior Senior age classifications trophies go begging Sometimes contest managers complete misunderstanding situation combine Seniors Open result Seniors usually get clob bered still arent enough Juniors Such combination often result contest managers having sons daughters Junior bracket attempt has made eliminate Senior competition kids become Seniors shoe shifts other foot set up contests combined Junior/Senior events eventually kids get over 18 have compete adults real mess finally recognized knowIve through will course always some un fairness some trauma modeler passes age level next aim have brackets make much sense possible nonsense great have proposed contests different events different levels exper tise rather age separate contest ants Since really interested greatest number modelers having good time competing other think good idea would like see contests divided believe equally fair outstanding juniors Seniors rec ognized such believe age categories should continue records kept age categories Well now what should Academys age classifications Junior Since would raise Senior age level considerably probab ly line raise Junior level 1610 specific AMA Junior age classification should under 17 July first Senior upper age limit Seniors should raised 25 specifically under 26 July first Senior years important years good contestants need coddled battered Seniors need competition among own peers 20-year-old would like come back school dust off old model go out compete keep hand others doing likewise likely bother has compete present Open class Open class currently comprises al AMAs membership Open contest ants far outnumber younger modelers con tests will Open age bracket harm reduce its numbers bit As far present records go change recommended AMA age limits should cause single record dropped since ages move up think 25-year-old modeler would object being called Senior dont call three age groups B C want naming page Junior Flight no reference being made AMA Junior age bracket Junior case simply means young beginner terms days aeromodelers 25 young Note AMA Junior Flight Postal Contests contestants up through age 18 reference made nowadays monster Junior Problem reference acutally being made beginnersyoung older old Perhaps should call Beginner Problem approach however must vary Lack craftsmanship short attention span must considered Juniors Competing activities have rec ognized Seniors Widely varying de grees expertise problem Open definitions AMA Junior Senior Open age classifications must brought up date formal rules change proposal must sent prior September 1 1980 included next set changes What think Let know let district officers know let AMA Head quarters know Change good itself change better See next month September 1980 85
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/09
Page Numbers: 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/09
Page Numbers: 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85
r AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L L Homeowners Coverage Model Aircraft article originally appeared October 1979 issue reprinted now benefit may have missed first time around Ever since courts Pennsylvania up held ruling excludes model aircraft coverage homeowners insurance policy has confusion over whether AMAs liability protection primary sec ondary subject described Model viation magazine March 79 issue page 73 also RC Modeler magazine August 79 issue page 60 Regardless AMAs coverage applies other coverage doesnt So surest protec tion AMA member covered automatically However should rash claims against AMAs coverage its reasonable expect AMAs cost go up ultimate effect amount AMA dues Obviously therefore desirable re verse situation because Penn sylvania ruling model aircraft treated same full-scale people-carrying aircraft likely happen because pow insurance companies have alerted idea model aircraft accidents can ex pensive though rare like ly go back previous situation models regarded toys unlikely cause problems So though Pennsylvania decision commonly regarded ridiculous chances overturning slim thing legal fight reversal courts would expensive idea holding down costs compromised theres another approach successfully applied already has restored model aircraft coverage some homeowners policies no extra cost idea has advised Alex Chisolm AMA member also independent insurance agent Alex AMA District X Vice-President few years ago long-time leader model activities Fresno area California provides insurance protection number West Coast model firms insur ance companies provided AMAs basic mem bership coverage awhile during mid-70s Thus Alex knows business sugges tion no mere pipe dream What has done endorsement added homeowner policies says aircraft exclusion clause does apply model boats model airplanes Such re quest coming independent insurance agent has some weight Alex has gotten ac ceptance number modeling clients several different companies can can others Its worth try goal starting movement get insurance com panies accept models what Alexs own words subject concerning case homeowners insurer denied claim court backed up claiming RC model airplane just much aircraft passengercarrying 747 might have made both insurer court look absolutely ridicu lous its fact life insurer can find loophole big claim would pretty stupid go ahead pay About 15 years ago could see possi bility type thing happening forms coverage specifically de signed aircraft airports allied activ ity written aircraft insurers insurers write homeowners policies Homeowners policies include liability surance kinds hobbies sports cluding golf hunting fishing baseball whatever first introduced about 1954 same aircraft exclusion used still use today Since have discovered RC insurance companies havent discovered us feel have legitimate need theyll remove aircraft ex clusion fly model airplanes Back 1964 Harold Cox AMA member claims manager leading insurance company worked out clarification intent aircraft exclusion al lows insurance company insure liability model airplanes Since time have insured several model airplane enthusiasts primary lia bility attaching endorsement homeowners policy business liability policy did submit wording company have always accepted made clarification part policy have never yet submitted endorse ment turned down knowl edgeable underwriter understood agreed fol lowing wording applies modify aircraft exclusion follows aircraft exclusion relating watercraft aircraft does ap ply model boats model airplanes hobby variety September 198071 Lots ot action tfle busy AMA ooorn auring Soutnwi Modelers onow iw waL Headquarters staff member Carl Maroney foreground assisted local AMA volun teers Velma Teubner Helen Randolph Presidents OUTLc3DK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 FROM RED TO BLACK event did read AMA financial report published last months Model Aviation orga nization much healthier position 1978 became President Academy 1979 red $58135 deficit due failure institute moderate dues increase 1977 became apparent going hit deficit position spite slight loss membership drastic dues crease 1979 ended year black $161104 surplus year topped 70000 membership mark early June rate despite inflationary costs increased number staff personnel Headquart ers dont anticipate need basic dues increase next year MAGAZINE ISSUE Councils decision 1978 make Model viation magazine mandatory caused great deal dissension attributed loss membership 1979 decision response Council members myself includ ed made inquiries issue vari ous club district group meetings -as well surveys After nearly year half inquiries mem bership input majority Coun cil voted make magazine optional 1981 vote no rash decision small influential faction AMA making concerted effort fluence Council members voting pptional magazine change vote Most comments have received before since vote have favored action taken opinion Council members responsibly representing majority mem bership AMA bylaws require official AMA publication distribute Academy information membership official publication currently con tained Model Aviation cost borne magazine anticipated magazine becoming op tional cost required publica tion will added basic dues will somewhat reduce difference between $25 membership magazine non-magazine member ship minimize financial impact Model viation becoming optional USA INDOOR WORLD CHAMPIONS United States Indoor Team victorious World Indoor Champi onships held West Baden IN June 20 through 24 Indoor flying has often compared chesslittle motion lot tension World Cham pionships year no exception After three days flying both team individual championships de cided within last two hours Jim Richmond reigning World Cham pion US good flight previous two days flying made two excellent flights third day placing him lead dividual championship total 71 minutes 29 seconds less three hours go team championships Erv Rodemsky US Team made flight 35 minutes 36 seconds along first days flight 36 minutes 23 seconds gave him total 71 minutes 59 seconds lrvs flight made him Individual World Champion brought US Team score up first place after three days lagging behind leaders extremely close competi tion After Erv Rodemskys flight Dave Pymm United Kingdom flight potential 38 minutes un til collided protective barrier encountered difficulty con trollable pitch propeller flight 35 minutes 56 seconds needed beat US team Only 30 seconds separated individual cham pions minute 56 seconds separated first second place teams have opportunity ob serving top-notch indoor meet recom mend take advantage tech nology adjustments rubber torque etc low speed models unbe lievable uninitiated technol ogy contributed greatly manpow ered flight United States Gossa mer Condor flight across English Channel last year 72 Model Aviation Happy Texans Southwest Modelers Show L-R Dave Sweeny Ed Turner Leslie Norman Joe Percy Bruce Norman trophy iust won West Coast RC SAM Cham pionships winning 10 30 places FREE FLIGHT PUBLICATIONS have found Free Flight Model ers outstanding documenting activities World Outdoor Free Flight Championships Taft last year National Free Flight Society put out International Plan Book Edited Dave Linstrum book features drawings photos technical data 109 models flown 1979 Championships Taft year Indoor Championships troduced World Free Flight Re view published World Free Flight Press edited William R Hartill beautiful hard-cover book listed Volumc 1975-1976-1977 edition profusely illustrated 52 color photos 622 black white photos 199 full page drawings its 416 pages having participated type competition years found narrative extremely interest ing informative non-free flight competitor believe others would also find 1980 SOARING TEAM SELECTION site selection US Soaring Team finals became Presidential de cision year policy ever possible practical let participants determine own flying schedule interference other officers ballot taken among participants selection final site about half partici pants answering no clear ma jority27 opted California 30 Nebraska 27 Florida felt sufficient time addi tional balloting After two weeks talking various members committee participants designated Southern California site team selection finals initial inclination designate Nebraska since received votes course deliber ations informed sod farm meet proposed being stripped some degree no assurance would acceptable flying September Subsequent decision have informed Allen Worrest Lincoln farm has further stripped owners wish withdraw offer farm soaring team selection site California selected over Florida based information greater number participants West Eastminimizing travel largest numberand Labor Day close hurricane season Flori da concluding factor picking California firm indication California would make bid World Championships 1980 championship bid accepted would desirable have team selec tion area event held 1980 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS number entries Na tional Championships running consid erably ahead previous years promis ing largest Nationals recent AMA history have talked number indi viduals plan attend few days Nationals strictly specta tors should receiving issue magazine shortly before start Nationals August 10 through 17 Wilmington OH event decide go spectator fol lowing flying schedule indoor events will held first two days Nationals University Cincinnati outdoor Free Flight events will run Tuesday through Saturday Wright Field near Dayton OH Control Line events will Monday through Saturday Wil mington Radio Control Pattern Wil mington will Monday through Satur day morning finals taking place Friday Saturday mornings Pylon events take place afternoon Monday through Friday Wilmington Helicopter will Wright Field Monday Tuesday Wright Field will host RC Soaring event Wednes day through Saturday Scale generally drawing largest number specta tors will begin 530 pm Friday noon Saturday 8 am 2 pm Sunday Wilmington AMA FILM LIBRARY AMA Chartered Clubs adult AMA mem bers have access AMA Film Library presently consisting 14 16mm filmsmost color sound Theyre great way add sparkle club meeting increase attendance Chartered clubs have priority film rental also pay least$5 except $8 THOSE MARVELOUS MINIATURES rental Chartered Clubs $10 others$15 THOSE MARVELOUS MINIATURES cases refundable deposit $50 rental fee must made Following partial list films available full list information order form write AMA HQ Film Library 815 Fifteenth St NW Washington DC 20005 please enclose pre addressed stamped envelope MODELINGS GRAND ILLUSIONS New 1979 film types sizes Scale model aircraft Peanut rubber-powered types huge RC types flown 78 Scale World Championships England about 36 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber THOSE MARVELOUS MINIATURES Re leased 1978 Spectacular footage model flying taken over country including model typesthough Scale predomi nates Its all-inclusive cross-section model aviationthe complete story modeling activity ever attempted Excellent general public well modelers about 46 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber FUN FOR LIFETIME Trade Shows WRAMS NY Toledo MACS CA about 20 mInutes AMA film Jay Gerber TO FLY No model flying spec tacular film fun history aviation Donated AMA Continental Oil Co film featured Smithsonian Insti tution its new National Air & Space Muse um About 30 minutes Shows ballooning hang gliding aerobatics commercial mili tary including Blue Angels Navy Team WINGS & THINGS Music no narration About 25 minutes General interest British made film Great age group Excellent coverage types model flying FLY EM BREAK EM FIX EM 1972 Scale Model flying Rhinebeck NY About 20 minutes Produced Jerry Joseph East man Kodak Co 1971 RC AEROBATIC WORLD CHAMPION SHIPS Doylestown PA About 25 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber Continued paqe 74 September 198073 Nats Committees met June 12 optimize use available space Aerial view Wilmington Nationals Site SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiIt AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 L J Annaratone Jr Memphis TN wrote magazine problem forwarded Kip Smythe membership department straight ened mess immediately Did read letter Kip wrote published last month MA Well Kip correct thinking better him handle such problems Ijust forward him Feel free write either us have pro lem dues mag whatever both want help depart ments AMA Headquarters efficient speedy Kips Larry Miles Mission KS writes guy Independence MO flying Combat last years Nats Larry lives near him cant find him Will CL Combat flier Missouri please stand up Larry adds should charter buses transport fliers Nats now save money fuel Good idea Larry after bus picks up have loop down through Birmingham pick up too Fiesta Five Flags Free Flight meet Pensacola FL now probably largest prestigious meet east Mississippi Free Flight ginning its fourth decade has run continuously since late SOs Mr Tommy MacLaughlin Various fields provided year Pensacola area United States Navy field minimum square mile beautiful mowed grass helicopter fields year 1980 nearly hun dred contestants came far away Baltimore MD Texas compete came attempt qualifying FAI teams quality competition unbelievable Max flights common rain drops Free Flight enthusiasts want action go Pensacola next June Fat trophies other good stuff Shown bottom left family top fliers live Dallas TX drive Pensacola heat com petition L-R Bill Burks daughter Patty middle Carolyn Burks Daughter Patty flies hA Chuck Glider Bill Carolyn fly just about everything Pretty wife Carolyn just good Bill hobby beat him out high point other day Fort Worth Free Flight meet ran up string nine max flights Gas folks. slim lithe gentleman shown chief timekeeper Fiesta Free Flight meet Herbert Jordan has team slaves keep books help time fliers Herbert helicopter expert used compete against late AMA President CO Wright various Nats event As can see picture above some Americas top experts attend function Last year Mr Mark Valarius buried everybody high point honors Pensacola snap two dedicated RC fliers Mr William Akers Mr Gary Wright Birmingham AL posing Bills near quarter-scale Stearman Bi plane flies super too have problem write See next month. Film Library Continued page 73 THE CHOPPERS About 20 minutes showing history construction flying RC helicopters AMA film Jay Gerber 180 IS MAX Free Flight World Champion ships Sweden1971 Professional Canadian film about 25 minutes AMA EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING FE8RUARY 1973 About 30 minutes focus ing particular decision show Council operates represent AMA members AMA film Jay Gerber AEROLYMPICS 1974 World Champion ships International events Lakehurst NJ Included segments showing CL RC Scale RC Soaring No Indoor RC Pylon Old Timer activities No narration has musical background original music AMA film Jay Gerber 1974 NATS PART Lake Charles LA No sound About 25 minutes Covers CL Rat Race Stunt Scale FF General RC Pattern Good someone can narrate AMA film Jay Gerber 74 Model Aviation three Texas Free Flight blue bloods lourneved 1300 miles round trip Pen sacola meet L-R Mark Valarius CC Johnson Frank Parmenter Mark 1974 US Grand National Champion 1974 Nats CC captain 1941 Moffitt Team won 1940 Stout Trophy Frank needs no introduction has won himself place US Wake field teams anyone history represented country 1965 1969 1971 1973 three walk Florida annual Fiesta meet strike fear hearts competitors Club Donations Support AMA Programs years two outstanding AMA clubs have made generous contributions support AMA activities clubs Toledo Weak Signals Ohio Mid-Hud son RC Society New York year Toledo club has donated total $850 $250 will spon sorship RC event 1980 National Championships $600 AMA Schol arship Fund Mid-Hudson club has donated $300 support Scale Team Fund fund supports US Scale teams such rep resenting AMA USA year World Championships Canada 1980 TOLEDO RAFFLE WINNERS Charles Murphy Harrisville MIMRC Series 805 radio D F Malott Lansing MIStenson Reli ant 5R6 kit Bob Coury Tecumseh MIExpert Mark II Buddy Box Model TC 31 five-channel radio Bruce J Johnson Morris ILCox Sanwa six-channel radio Merle Sizemore Cincinnati OHRoyal Supersport five-channel radio Fred R Elias Jr Warren MIRoyal B17 Flying Fortress kit Douglas Smith Newburgh INTopflite F8F2 Bearcat kit George King Astabula OHTiporare Deluxe Pattern Plane kit Henry Kaczorowski Warren Ml Prather Deep Vee RC Racing Boat 40 inches G C Brubaker Newcomerstown OH Aeronca Champion e Jack Shreve Millington MIArrow F3A Model 63 wingspan Steve D Somodi Lavonia MIPilot Cita bria-20 Mike Cisler Brighton MIPilot Piper Tomahawk 20 Brenda Berlin Effingham ILDaca-Model Products Field Box Rob Sandera Howell MISkybolt Scale Jim Papst Saginaw MIMig 15 ducted fan Jim Carter Taylor MIUS 60 FS RC en gine Keith Bergquist Fairfield CTHobby Shack Aero Sport T600 six-channel radio Jack Salmon Berwyn PACannon RC Systems four-channel radio Robert Lawrence Fort Wayne INSuper Tiger 60 Series engine Mike Rosenberger Richmond INFox Twin engine Jim Smith Mishawaka INHB 61 PDP RC engine Joe Bertin Poland OHOPS Schurnley 40 engine John Lunsford Jacksonville FLOPS 60 engine Peter Mazur Aurora ILTower Hobbies TH 6 six-channel radio Janet Schneider Toledo OHOS Max 61 VF RC engine Trey White Frederick MDFutaba FP 6 FN six-channel radio R P Asher Toledo OHTartan 134 Scale engine G J Mersing Toledo OHAirplane kit Pitts-52A-41 wingspan Gary Putnam Pontiac MIAirplane Kit Jungmeister-1 33 Golden Age Bi-plane Terry Wisniewski McKees Rocks PA Cap 20 e Thomas McCoy Sterling Heights MIAir plane kit F40-1A Corsair 61 wingspan Mary Lee Quinter Greenville OHAir plane kit Pilot Pitts S-2A Robert Novak Santa Ana CAProline Challenger II Series radio Ralph Gould Jr Ortonville MIil Van Prop RC Schneider Van Prop James Johnson Goshen INK & B 61 RC muffler engine Fred Kentner Cincinnati OHAirplane kit J3 Piper Cub e Craig Paul Turner MERetract Gear Ike Ledoux Toledo OHKraft Series Eighty radio Debbie Clark Toledo OHSuper Hustler 26 engine Minutes - January 19 Executive Council Meeting Items through VII meeting held Orlando FL covered August AMA News section offi cial minutes concluded VIII REPORT ON LEGAL CONCERNS IN ESTABLISHING AMA MUSEUM advice AMAs legal counsel noted contained letter dated January 14 1980 File No 1808 IX FLYING SITE COMMITTEE REPORT Committee report read Chairman C Foreman consisted job description AMA HQ Flying Site Representative detailed definition duties conclusion report Chairman Foreman announced member Horrace Cain resigned Homer Smith appoint ed replacement President accepted report directed Council members respond writing inputs comments develop final recommendation Coun cil action X REPORT ON PROPOSAL FOR NEW POLICY FOR AWARDING FREE MEMBER SHIPS TO CONTEST DIRECTORS MOVED seconded AMA adopt new policy awarding free memberships Contest Directors result rewrite contest class definitions Further Instructions Contest Directors show changes policy effect soon rewritten Instructions Contest Directors sent out new basis CD memberships pro vided free free CD membership AA contest two free CD memberships AAA contest five free CD memberships AAAA contest Class and/or B contests free membership 50 contestants enter regardless en trants free membership will given CD held two B contests during year motion passed 8 4 against II V ED Note FAI team trials effected new structure qualifying stage CD membership semi-final stage free CD memberships finals three free CD mem berships MOVED seconded free member ships provided US hosted world cham pionships same manner given Nats workers motion passed 8 2 against II V 2 abstained VII XI REVIEW OF PROPOSAL TO SEND JACK SMITH AMA LEGAL COUNSELFCC SPECIALIST TO TOLEDO FOR MANU FACTURERS MEETING No action taken reference Toledo since Mr Smith will tend HIA Show Anaheim CA same purpose XII SECRETARY/TREASURER REPORT A General 1 The S/T advised HQ personnel bonding now effect $100000 Ex ecutive Director Comptroller new 1980 policy covers AMA employees $50000 2 The S/T complimented manner HQ invests surplus money maximize interest income risk B National Championships 1 The S/T illustrated discussed some items Nats costs deficits highlighted possibilities Nats Ex ecutive Committee could look potential Nats budget reduction particularly concern ing travel lodging costs 2 Nats Site 1980 President Witt advised Ohio site Wilmington may materialize investigated San Antonio TX alternateadding Lake Charles LA also possibility general consensus subsequent discussion difficulties site situation AMA should still strive produce Nats 1980 MOVED seconded Headquarters proceed Nats negotiations Wilming ton under proposal detailed Novem ber 79 Council meeting go/no go deci sion reached February 5 time Wilmington available Coun cil will notified conference call set up February 10 decide alternate site motion passed unanimously S/T ED abstained C Nats Type Support States Outside US Continent Bill Mathews V request ed committee formed study feasi bility allowing Nats type meets nonmainland statesPuerto Rico Hawaii Alaska President appointed Mathews chairman Jim Scarborough X Homer Smith Xl XIII MUSEUM AT WINGS & WHEELS/AL SO POSSIBLE HQ RELOCATION A Museum President Witt reported meeting Wings & Wheels Museum official Mr Overton describing details offer free museum storage space conjunction operation cost AMA would set-up expenditures such exhibit materials MOVED seconded accept Wings & Wheels offer free museum space motion passed unanimously VII Xl Pres abstained B Headquarters Move lengthy discussion pros cons moving national headquarters operation Wash ington DC based memo circulated President MOVED seconded pursue Springfield OH offer intent ob tain contract soon possible motion failed 5 7 against IV V VII IX X Xl ED September 1980 75 MOVED seconded committee formed study feasibility moving Headquarters taking account current new proposals reporting Council later year viable offer develops motion passed unanimously ED ab stained President appointed B Mathews chair man Dave Brown Chuck Foreman members HQ move committee XIIIa SPECIAL AGENDA ITEM MOVED seconded add agen da Past President Johnny Clemens letter con cerning FAI representation motion passed 6 1 against XI 5 abstained V VII IX X Pres President directed subject discussed Executive Session Mathews absented himself session XIV DUES COMMITTEE REPORT Chair man Grigg clarified function com mittee study ways offering vari able memberships necessarily amount dues Grigg asked inputs Council requested permission hold DC meet ingdate determined himself President approved report given next meeting XV NO 2 AMA MODEL recommenda tion AMA Junior Committee Sig Cub designated AMAs No 2 model discussed Several felt model too advanced Delta Dart begin ners favor progression complexity Due lack first-hand knowledge MOVED seconded Sig model made available Council members build evaluate next Council meet ong no decision now motion passed unanimously Pres ED abstained XVI TELEPHONE CONFERENCEIN DOOR COMMITTEE An appeal Coun cii Chairman FAI Indoor Team Selection Committee allow telephone conference call discussed MOVED seconded approve subject Chairman Indoor Committee submitting Council detailed agenda procedure motion passed unanimously Pres II abstained XVII LIFE INSURANCE SPRING SOLICI TATION MAILING Discussion noted such solicitation insurance companies determined benefit AMA members should permitted approved ex clusivity company MOVED seconded proposed spring solicitation mailing Wohiers Co permitted provided stationery envelopes used does approximate AMAs no AMA endorsement implied motion passed uannimously Pres V abstained XVIII BUILDER OF THE MODEL RULE FOR SCALE No Council action taken noted subject controversial issue 1979 Nats protest subsequently properly dealt ruled upon Scale Contest Board XIX SAFETY COMMITTEE MOVED seconded AMA safe ty committee established motion failed 5 6 against V VII IX Xl ED Pres 1 abstained II discussion noted re cent past such committee attempted found ineffective lack authority enforce recommendations rulings Also proposal too vague intent MOVED seconded Council follow up asking original proposer motion 25 AMA member wirtten District IV VP submit com plete proposal specifics purpose authority motion passed unanimously XX REPORTING OF MINUTES IN MODEL VIA TION attempt alleviate competitive aspect motion making meet ings discourage self-promotion print MOVED seconded future re porting minutes Model viation pro poser seconder motions would omitted except proposer mo tion insists noted because failed motion seconder drew motion passed 6 4 against IV V IX S/T 2 abstained ED Pres XXI EXECUTIVE INSURANCE general consensus agreed prudent sure top salaried executive against de mise incapacity naming Association beneficiary cover costs incurred terim securing replacement President directed Executive Di rector investigate cost such insur ance over under $50000 XXII FIRST CLASS MAILING TO MEM BERS OUTSIDE THE CONTINENTAL US noted AMA members sent mail means other air mail first class outside mainland United States re ceive correspondence very late Pres ident directed such members should sent annual renewal/ballot first class mail XXIII NOMINATION PROCEDURES MOVED seconded nomina tion procedures 1980 same 1979 except nominated must sub mit letter acceptance nominating committee prior start meeting nominations may received up start meeting after motion passed unanimously XXIV BUDGET1980 MOVED seconded 1980 bud get accepted presented motion failed 6 6 against II V X SIT Pres Before after failed motion 29 extensive discussion illustrations explanations various aspects budget attempt reach acceptable compromise MOVED seconded reduce $50000 figure new employees $35000 until further review amd revote revised budget motion passed 7 5 against V IX X SIT Pres REVOTE ON MOTION 29 revised motion 30 revote failed 6 6 against II V X SIT Pres MOVED seconded reduce sala ry cushion figure $5000 accept budget including reduction motion 30 motion passed 10 2 against II Pres Additions 1980 Budget Computer Project Worth recommend ed additional expenditure $10000 special computer project update im prove membership processing B Museum Project Worth recommended additional expenditure $10000 museum project cover setup costs such display cases art work lights MOVED seconded proposed computer museum expenditures $10000 approved motion passed 9 1 against V2 abstained IV Pres XXV HOBBY SHOP PROMOTION OF AMA MEMBERSHIP Special Events Director Larry Bolich showed Council artists concept easel poster designed purpose membership promotion post er would have pockets hold membership blanks PR material poster would pri marily displayed hobby shops After discussion pros cons such endeavor general consensus Mr Bolich authorized proceed distribution via AMA officers local hobby shops XXVI DATE AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING MOVED seconded Council next meet Washington DC May 3 4 day devoted long range planning motion passed 7 1 against II 3 abstained Xl Pres ED President directed AMA would pay extra nights lodging enable Council observe Headquarters operation during working day XXVII FIRST PLACE NATS WINNERS SEEDED TO FAI TEAMS Several reasons unfeasibility concept cited general consensus directly involved FAI team selection process such committees participants should asked views prior Council decision MOVED seconded FAI parti cipants polled concept advancing Nats winners FAI teams motion passed unanimously XXVIII SCALE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS STANDOFF TEAM Worth advised Canadian hosted FAI Scale World Champion ships 1980 would include unofficial Standoff Scale event noted will have official status 1984 Worth fur ther noting close proximity site US asked Council would consid er funding three Standoff Scale team mem bers same official team MOVED seconded AMA fund Standoff Scale team 1980 World Cham pionships same official team motion passed unanimously Note precedent setting ac tion future non-official teams XXIX COUNCIL MEMBER SUCCESSORS President directed Council member recommend successor event becomes impossible fulfill ones time office purpose aid Council replacement decision XXX RC FREQUENCY COORDINATORS Presidents opinion updates frequency information could sent Vice President could disseminate material sees fit designate someone handle frequency coordination informa tion case material would directly sent person meeting adjourned 1010 pm 76 Model Aviation Wriht Field Area BofWPAFB r-VL{j\ AFMuseumright zQjI20/Univ dormitories RdTo wiImingtOflH 0NATS site fl p HousN OR Cincinnati J AreaUniv Exit StLFleidhouse __________________________________________________________Uof C Fieldhouse aes _Parking ow get around three 0 tes 1980 National ContestIC hese maps Bill Elliott St-C II the story HoSt-nr__ FF LIMITS TO NATS PERSONNEL -m00 / ControlllHO N WRIGHT FIELD SITE frrTow Wrgon ayton J 1 N riNATS Site 35 68 WilmingtonII_Wilmington Industrial 275 71Airpark WILMINGTON SITE --Maps Bill Elliott CINCINNATI SITE innati September 1980 77 Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire tlhede Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Ausociate Vie-Presdento Robern C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Gibouleuu 39 High SO. Old Town ME 04468 George Parker 7 Paut Lee MA 01238 Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilhur 6 Laurel Ave. Kittery ME 03904 Nats time almost upon us Give call have malor concern Council con sideration advised will time handling much another fiasco type power struggle Council meeting Something has surely got give cannot continue everyone answering everyone else print getting point really get twice much money recent issues Model Aviation magazine read between lines twice much interpret digest Surely membership could care less recent actions Council dont blame bit recent list frequencies obtained Headquarters legal counsel may conflicting interest some New England Transmitter Location Owner over US ARCO Coin Inc New Haven CT CF & Steel Monson MA7216 Natl Southwire Alum Co over US7216 Siemens-Allis over US7222 Youngstown Sheet & Tube Morris CT7224 American Mud Co Morris CT7232 Monsanto Radio/Coin Co over US Harnischfeger Corp Windsor County VT Envirotech Corp Hartford CT Amax Inc Trumbull CT Stockton Mobilphone Holyoke MA Falcon Coal Co Farmington NH Anacom Co Black Plain RI john Graves Inc Frequency 7208 MHz 7216 Wattsl 100 Power Greenville RI75648 State Rhode Island Cranston RI75648 State Rhode Island District Expo has come gone once Weather goodtoo goodbe cause attendance down bit probably because lot would have attend ed tied up beach trips other fami ly obligations Still well attended though some good flying performances experts Bob Hunt Ernie LaChance Sam Frey Dave Cook Dave Brown Tom Ac ciavatti Bob Fish Seminars also conducted some fliers Bob Wallace gave excellent talk engines Bob Kress presented some great formation pictures discussion about ducted fan propulsion after District meet ing writer Earl Witt Dave Brown John Worth fielded some questions general membership Thanks again helped out behind scenery Delta Dart programs raffle ticket sales display set-up assistance District Model Ex po committee John Jean Smith Charlie Sylvia Abdul Haleem Karim Tom Rebenklau Mark Karli Bob Wilkie Paul Lissell Fred Bellows Tom Acciavatti clubs added assistance CRRC SSRCC Cape Ann RC Club OMAC SAM 16 NEWG Goombahs Millis MAC Central Massa chusetts RC Modelers Bob Caddell did posters probably have forgotten someone again will try catch up next month its called attention just cant have such successful event lot great people helping out person ally say Thanks Again picture shows Cliff Piper Earl Witt Dave Brown like crows fence dur ing Disctict portion meeting Pho John Worth 25 ral Massachusetts RC Modelers photo shows three winners static club dis 1play contest during visit few months ago Left right Bill Russell P-Si Standoff Scale 1entry Hector Couture Trainer Q-Tee Sport Larry Bibeau Sport Scale SE-5A igni 1tio n engine best show Photo Dave Hook 7240 7240 7296 unknown 41 7564 Inc 7564 7564 7564 same club Central Massachusetts RC 68Modelers has prepared Flight Insturction Manual superb job should 30sought other clubs whole AMA professionally done thorough job 8of 11 pages sample certificate new pilot also includes Sigs eight-page brochure Sig Factory Flyers pre flight flying tips Good job guys Write Dave Hook 50 Butler St Worcester MA 01607 see get copy ex cellent publication Next month will list 19 abandoned air port sites listed new bulletin Head quarters obtained Na tional Flight Data Center Maybe someone can make use few New Jersey S Naw York II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grieg District II Vice-Presidees 8387 Badger Drive Lsckpsfl NY 14094 Associate Vice-Presidents Pore Bin,chini 260 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 John Byrne 36-29 213th St Bayside NY 11361 Frank Orench 9 Willow Ave Piocatamay NJ 08854 Hunk Likes 46 Cory Toms River NJ 06753 Adam Sorrier 50 Rundi Rd No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 l4ank Smith 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 ON THE SOAPBOX Contests Probably unsung un heralded district job contest coordinator get credit deserve blame problems delays conflicts district over 150 clubs Now bit mathematics assume approximately 19 non-holiday usable weekends through normal flying season club average wanting hold two contests during period Cheating bit math arrive possibility 16 contests weekend district Thank fully club holds contest year although some clubs hold three Some conflicts inevitable contest coordinators have responsibility assure conflicts dont exist conditions de mand conflicts cause little harm possible coordinators doing yeoman effort thank deeply few conflicts allow knowingly based serious consideration facts case write thank effortsjust once Sportsmanship tough item discuss making enemies hurting feelings Certainly us feel sportsman-like possible though may play letter-of-the-rule game time-to-time Yet times have us stretched rule own ends added bit some what end trophy plaque What about own self-esteem Its really important win beat buddy What important feel have done best honestly possible Believe can actually feel good placing last long tried best OFF THE SOAPBOX AMA needs helpthe help member district country PR director Larry Bolich has excellent program advertising AMA local hobby shops needs help locating shops Check local hobby shop proprietor willing set up placard shop send shop name 78 Model Aviation Effective Communication isatwo-way street AMAs non-paid volunteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind orga nization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Com plete communications linkwritel address Larry care AMA Headquarters help can further grow powerful organization deserve AVP Hank Smith reports first session Central NY STARS Pylon Rac ing saw both novice expert classes 15-500 being flown real oppor tunity get racing lot pres sure expense although host club does put lot time work success such event STARS plan race month quite undertaking 18 entries first race would welcome come out month try hand racing subject contests again VP participates much slower event Have entered three Soaring meets managed place 5th last 2nd order Actually enjoyed last place finish almost much second place excitement competing friends meet its part fun Try contest sometime bet will like AVP Hank Likes sent along two pho tos Jim Cruz explains Ocean County Modelers Atlantic County Sky Blazers joined forces EAA spon sors fly-in Ocean County Airpark fly-in featured numerous experimental flying machines nearly 100 model aircraft Ranger Lenny Mathews Ocean County Club makes ready F-16 8 12 thousand spectators outstanding its such great feeling finish flight receive resounding applausesomething seem lacking competitive con tests just cant believe gratifying feeling after performances pub lic mention recognition club will receive appears West Windsor Flying Club Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45236 Associate Vic-Prsidente Joe Ciben 38980 Valley Forge Dr. Solon OH 44139 FranciS Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heinman SR 108 North Holgane OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut Sr. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkev 217 Eaclid Ass. Scottdole PA 15883 As column being written former District Ill VP Don Lowe preparing fly Mexico World Championships warmup modelers Mexico organized opportunity try out manage ment technique us foreigners Now airlines cooperate have got made column submission time could confirm tickets way District Ill modelers fly competitively international basis have Control Line World Championships team manager AVP Come think Doc Jackson manager last team time competitor Whatever wish Doc team good luck Poland Back elected job ap pointed Corky Heitman AVP asked Corky write up little background him self inclusion hereto show qualifica tions job gives great pleasure appointed AVP District Ill feel honored will can personally help District III feel can represent District Ill well northwest Ohio other areas Per phone conversation follow ing some information pertaining myself have involved aviation life Eastern Airlines 5 years Miami FL during period am licensed pilot flying since 1957 have flown light single twin-engine aircraft became volved RC 1971 have become interested model aircraft over real air craft Dave am too well known however have flown two Nats last year assist ant event director Scale Nats Lin coln NE have flown Canadian Nats both 1977 1978 Mint julep Rough River KY last two years winning Sport 1978 A-26 1/3 scale 1979 Gerry Sport have flown events over country including Vegas QSAA Louisville KY also Tangerine Orlando FL guess Big Scale truly bag really enjoy realism flight big models Trenton has own casino Gamblers Choice Fun-Fly held spring According CD Sal Lucania head wheelerdealer three events poker LeMans touch-and-go event lot luck using cards dice everyone has chance win cashed-in Dick Rod cliffe John Shave Ron Brooks R Nadler J McLaughlin S Karezewsky Sal didnt say event accompanied dancing girls also might make mention trade shows have still attend p05 sible including Chicago Toledo WRAM Show Cleveland other shows fly several Scale events part country have personally involved Contest Director helping put 4the finest large Monster Meets anywhere 1979 39 large airplane contestants AMA sanctioned event tremendous success enjoyed attendance having another Monster Meet August 2 3 1980 Napoleon OH organized Thistledown Flyers Na poleon OH Charter 813 presently have 40 plus members 30 -scale models Thanks Corky Im sure will asset team received nice letter Flying Dutchmen past week will print invite Dear Dave Flying Dutchmen invite stop area whenever have time secretary will make effort write month keep fellow modeler out abreast activities invite anyone District III stop flying field time wel come field located top Mt Penn Reading PA noted having best Control Line fields East Coast have two fully paved 60 circles two 45 paved circles So feel free stop time fly us case youre interested info about club please con tact address Dave Green 923 Washington St 1st Floor Rear Reading PA 19601 See Ya Sincerely Dave Thanks Dave Ill try stop next time Im area hope others will too receive quite few newsletters mail month believe read enjoy too Please keep coming best source keeping up pulse district SEE YOU AT THE NATS PS The morning following writing rest column received August issue MA usual turned first VPs columns stated MA magazine major reason non-profit status IRS must agree com munications membership through some form newsletter etc required IRS old AMA News reprints satis fied requirement seems strange both IRS DC consider MA unrelated business subject non-profit tax status taxed us $211213 $147503 respec tively Check out MA income expense statement page 77 August issue Strange huh September 1980 79 a, y Ltfl4tJVttJ HUHIE UC Blazers piloting very professionally Jet Delaware rict Columbia land h Carolioa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Ausociate VIce-Presldento Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scorry Moyer Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19609 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 910 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 AMA now has full-time flying site repre sentative also full-time assistant execu tive director new assistant executive director Vince Mankowski flying site representative Geoff Styles case familiar two gentlemen have Executive Council vice-presidents opinion could have found anyone didicated ad vancement model aviation Academy Both men very active modelers have backgrounds qualifications real assets AMA Welcome aboard new jobs Vince Geoff Speaking AMA membership report June 6 1980 shows have 69408 members compared 63257 1979 65734 1978 same date Yes AMA alive well growing forecast end 1980 close 80000 members have heard rumors some Ex ecutive Council members voted return magazine Model Aviation back optional status now having second thoughts have received quite few letters about decision made May Council meeting Keep cards letters coming NEED Mode/Aviation Sometimes district vice-president will make dicisions vote issue Council either popular has properly explained AMA membership Quite often decision will generate rash letters protest entire Coun cils decision Most time decision made best interest AMA its members have dual role VPs difficult times vote items pertain mainly AMA operations rather district individual members needs wants Sure elected district represent district keep mind also mem bers board directors large cor poration AMA large corporation whether individual modeler realize make decisions based formation hand Most background information common knowledge little interest individual member really interested day-to day operation AMAs business dividual member interested inhIs national organization whole services available him So keep mind next time de cision made dont like instead just complaining ask VP about facts prompted decision just may learn something about organization operates Enough soap box Lots activity going District IV now contest fun-fly season full swing still lot mall shows scheduled flying demos club fields following day very good way crease membership promote public recog nition Whats Happening District IV First State RC Club officially opened new club field May 17 1980 what hear its very nice field will see lots activity Valley RC Flying Club mall show May 30-3 1 Valley Mall Harrisonburg VA good turnout club mem bers spectators generated quite few possible new club members Randy Ryman secretary club sent well prepared documentary about display lots photographs NVRC Woodbridge RC Clubs joining forces host second annual US Marine Corps Scale f-un Fly August 23-24 US Marine Corps will award trophy best scale model aircraft flown US Marines Southeastern Virginia RC Group under stand SEVRCC may setting up car pool go Nats Anyone Hamp ton-Newport News area interested can contact Larry Woolard 804 868-7013 National Soaring Society August 23-24 will Regional LSF tournament Curles Neck Dairy Farm super flying site 20 miles southeast Richmond Route 5 Fred Gregg will running event fur ther info contact HA Stokely 1504 Horse shoe Circle Virginia Beach VA 23451 Speaking NSS re ceive magazine Sailplane missing very fine magazine dedicated sail plane modelerits excellent DC Radio Control Club Soaring meet will held October 4-5 Manassas Battlefield Park Manassas VA suggest register early will large contest pre-registration forms additional infor mation contact CD Barry Drew 301 87175 34 Triangle Prop Spinners nice letter Bob Nicks president TPS bringing up-to-date clubs activities planning hold AA Control Line con test fall Bob will let know date soon firmed up Ill finish months column poem Contact First State RC Club newsletter Its wives put up us avid modelers Man Little Square Box married man mind sky heart full wonderful plans now am told plans con trolled little square box hands belongs group curious troop principle seems gather crowd gaze cloud clutching box full dreams work night day play would rather fly airplanes eat weather wont stay winds merely delay stuff too stern defeat planes pilot prone run riot crashes dont seem care some balsa glue gadget two soon have back air Some planes have known take off own Sending pilots hot hurried chase Its school hard knocks dont blame box wreck brought home disgrace Ill stick man box hand Though may put gray hairs head will complain werent plane Hed probably chase women instead Alabama ida gia issippi to Rice V South Catalina asote DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Ainocease Vtce-Preuidmso John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lana Jackoon MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thorolee Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr. Delray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Roiling Pork Dr Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00666 Box 1532 Psiardo PR 00648 Cd Moorrnan 70 Fifth St Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Box 4506 Birmingham AL 35206 Tom Thacker 2390C Lawrancaville Hwy Decatur GA 30033 What can make out $1199 Balsa USA Basic Kit challenge facing Flying Gators Gainesville de sign contest will know August 31980 trust will send some pictures winning creations Thinking cutting back building flying model airplanes because getting little older Think over again Gus Henke Gold Coast Radio Controllers just now getting hobby 76 already getting airborne himself soon will working landings Gus guess just youngster compared Vein MacNabb same club Vein over eighty still active flier 80 Model Aviation LIon loldest club member 67 Wesleyyoungest member 414 Doug Kee safety director Pete Shifflett llpresident Miles Turner preparing t -~H Saturday afternoon flying demo ..all back parking lot Despite gusty wind demon stration came off hitch Used television dirty word modelers took away build ing Now however modelers taking tele vision fieldIn form videotape cameras Several newsletters have mentioned contests fun flys etc have pre served videotape showing club meet ings company company hasnt left midnight offer show videotapes last 1000 landings note pleasure Rocket City Radio Controllers intend submit proposal host RC Masters Tournament 1981 hosted Masters 1972 did fine job RCRC has finest RC sites nation provided central city location City Huntsville AL provides site Numerous motels adjacent field RCRC active club volunteers help host contest Watch out Nats Florida Pattern Asso ciation has upgrading pattern flying Florida Five fliers Florida have advanced Master Class Terry Russell Cliff Hiatt Sam Leonard Terry Ferentinos John Thomas Im sure others read about newsletter Tropic Aeros RC Club Other newsletters District V indicate years Nats will attract modelers going big win others going fun continue get great newsletters through mail Some have coming months others like Skyknights Newsletter new arrivals Alas threw away envelope Skyknights Newsletter came before realized editors name listed newsletter cant give him credit deserves column has 21 pictures also short interesting write-ups about three clubs new modelers Daniel Amick Greg Sill Jim Longar nice touch Ive two nice letters Tony Hughes 14-year-old member Walter boro RC Club South Carolina flew Control Line two years winning five tro phies stunt now getting Radio Control picture below Tony Mach 1 before unfortunate one-point landing Rebel Rally contest Tonys next plane will Dean Koger EU-i Webra 61 Speed Someone has suggested Tony crashed Rebel Rally because watching Miss Rebel Rally instead airplane neu tral persons have certified radio culprit regret missing Rebel Rally reasons going meet Tony others including Bill Duane Bill son Marilyn Duane CL contest coordinator won trip Nats Florida State Cham pionships wanted picture Bill issue couldnt get Jacksonville Shown below Junior did get picture Nashville TN recent ly Dean Gardner age 8 busy cleaning fathers Quickee 500 Roy Gardner enjoys help can get Dean co-pilot now will getting pilots seat soon flies HLGs including flying wing father designed / Real People camera crew recently Mobile AL film Mr Art Conner Gulf Coast RC Club flying lawnmow er program will aired sometime fall cant wait pic ture last picture month Steve Durr Nashville fine tuning engine hat Free Flight model Steve flies em wife Nancy retrieves em Thats life Seen RAF Contrail Tales way pave runway build planes out asphalt crash just leave Illinois S Indiana 0 Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 60091J Aasodate VicePrauldenna Chuck Delano 4631 N Mincheer Indianapolis IN 46226 Richard Gerling III 3611 Greentield Rd Onincy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 401 S 8irch Plattshurq MO 04477 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Banavia IL 60510 Helen Olsnn 820 Old Sonhomne University City MO 63132 Jin Sears P0 Ron 309 Ourgin KY 40310 Rob Underwood 4109 Concord Oaks Sn Louis MO 63128 Thanks Dan Pruss pictures Dan CD Jack Hiner 12-foot Aquila XL Picture No 1 set new AMA Open Distance record 4592 miles picture No 2 Jack Hiner Jim McIn tyrewinch master yoreand Al Zolecki assist happy glider get rest after 3 hours 10 minutes hard work September 198081 - 4 articles write about things planned happen going get dose what Ive doing May 24Bloomington IL Sentral Illinois RC Society Enjoyed day two-day Pylon contest SIRS have beautiful place fly Dont miss next year May 25Palatine IL Treetown Modelers CL Contest Combat appeared steady Speed circles use big surprise number Carrier models Out Carrier very popular Although some old-timers out also saw several new faces disappointed low Stunt entrythat first love Come CL Stunters GO FLY Elk Grove Village IL May 31 June 1 Chicagoland RC Clubs Fun-Fly Sport Scale low entry reserved some loot Young Mike Fuller Palos Park RC took 1st Fun-Fly Hal Parenti won Sport Scale again area modelers missing loads fun entering well-managed excellent fun-style contests Although call managed assist compete club fun-fly June 8 Did say compete No really noticed competition St Louis Spirits RC June 14-15 Warbird Races Fellow Skylark Chuck Smith out show should done Well never got together didnt know what trying get together short-cir cuit between ears broke sure-fire winner first heat Chuck got circle too greatly So Mr Hal Parenti thats twice case Spirits Warbird Races way go RC competition enjoy form Pylon and/or Sport Scale Flying As CD Don Holting says Its best two worlds certainly St Peters RC Club St Peters MO hosted Spirits contest due site problem thank two excellent groups wonderful exciting weekend hope entice other clubs too host Warbird Race next year Sunday June 22 Im CD Fun-Fly Contest Monday Tuesday will find West Baden IN Indoor World Champs next Sunday Q-500 Race Day busy time An interesting club meeting result Chuck Markos Chicago Aeronuts giving presentation Skylarks RC Club Peanut Scale FF Rubber Pennyplane etc new world RCers Chuck released Pennyplane several flights around room right back hand received very sincere round applause Thanks Chuck donation time effort enlighten others about world free flight Lets Aug 3 Woodridge IL Woodland Aero Modelers Sport Pylon Aug 17 Northern IL Assoc MA Clubs Special Events Bong WI Aug 16-17 Spirits St Louis Pattern Scale Aug 23-24 McDonnell-Douglas RC Meet Buder Park St Louis Aug 31 Madison City IN RC Flyers Annual Holiday Fun-Fly R Dailey RR1 Box 197 Alexandria IN 46001 Sept 1 KCRC Muscular Dystrophy Flying Circus Lake Jacomo Sept 6-7 Lexington KY MAC Blue Grass Soaring Society Mid-AM Soaring Cham pionships Sept 14 Chicago Aeronuts 18th Annual Old-Timers Meet Bong Field WI much little time Lets much now can well talk about winter over hot toddy See yall Iowa S Michigan S Mienesesa Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Geoff Styles District VII VicePresident 6080 N Lydell Avenue Whitefish Bay WI 53217 Associate VicePresidassts James Clark 4444 Woodniem Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 John C Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St. Milw5ukee WI 53218 Robert D Lundberg 4923 Tioga St. Duluth MN 85804 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr. St Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorstt Dr. MarlisonWi 53711 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Terry Taylor 6303 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 April 19 year Jim Clark AVP District VII Iowa went VA Hospital Des Moines make presentation Mike Hoyt Lt Commander US Navy retd presentation Superior Ser vice Award AMA recognize Mikes contributions over long period time model aviation sad task time let know Mike passed away May 22 will always remembered friends assistance gave models designed Raven pulse jet engine powered first third place jet speed models 1979 Ntinn4ls month would like try get some photos members have sending over district After busy flying want look pictures right Photo two shows Frank Baker Madison WI some multi-engine creationsB-25 B-29 A-26 Frank working Black Widow moment Photo Al Scid VP Februarythis year Berrien Springs High School Helen wont let go swap shops Says always come home take next photo shows Whirlpool pic nic demo Bills club Whirlwinds South west Michigan static displays fly ing demos powered planes gliders over 4000 people seeing show Francis Younkin Davenport Radio Control Society IA sent two pic tures follow very success ful mall showover 150 planes display along cars boats tanks special attraction RODO walking-talking RC robot Francis tells over 5000 people walked through mall saw displays very active club has great flying site county parks loan local bank have financed two 200-foot 30-foot runways like Store front last picture Without trees would hard up woods use models Well guys gals time read will know soon am going leaving Wisconsin Washington DC economic axe slowed up business much around necessary find new place make positive contribu tion coincidence Academy look ing Flying Site Representative after discussions review business background committee offered new responsibilities position Having modeler 42 years find idea being full-time Academy very excit ing because will keep forefront model aviation allow keep touch friends assure will try well job did vicepresident district am very sorry have resign vice-presidency wish express sin cere thanks have assisted will have column write next month hopefully Executive Council will have selected name submission made appoint successor remain der term 82 Model Aviation Mike Hoyt time Superior Service Award presentation Bill Rohring VPMI sent next photo hold ANNUAL SWAP SHOP Arkeesas siaxa Mexico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII VicePresideet 509 So Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Aanocnxe VicePrenideesxs Buzz Averill 9117 La Barranee NE Albuqoerque NM87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Geoe l-lexnpel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley 111927 Commerce PleesanxonTX 78064 Larry Sareor 1415 Manor Or. Baroleeville OK 74003 No District VIII report month Coloxado s aska 0 North Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada 00 80005 Aaaciag Vice-Preuideoxa charles Brennan 2220 Maripone Bled Casper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Jim Rickestn SlOS Cloudes Sioux Falls SD 57103 writing monthly column occuring eve Fathers Day after long day new field Arvada Asso ciated Modelers Arvada CO work day lots raking rocks shoveling dirt fill holes dragging level spots taking turns riding roller problems youve got big work crew lots good-natured enthusiasm com mon goal mind Congratulations AAM new 85 x 500 field Its long time making will scene lots good times Youve done super job keep up good work read short article recently health insurance magazine showing organization could relate its members struck lot similarities article AMA its members could relate assist other just returned one-day visit Vince Mankowski Nebraska gathered head full information attempting sort out assimilate may two seemed parallel Anyway Id like share some thoughts article Geometry AMA times have heard round peg square hole equals misfit about circle triangle geom etry AMA combination fits together also graphically describes rela tionship four vital elements delivery AMA its membership triangle rep resents three distinct components AMA concept AMA Headquarters paid staff Executive Council volunteer staff membership chartered clubs thats us circle represents goals orga nization links three sides tri angle circle shape significant because connotes completeness basic desired charac teristic national organization serving working its membership char tered clubs three sides triangle AMA staff Executive Council member ship coordinate efforts make portion circle closest com plete match ends make goals work everyone InputInput 5 k p -C e 1 5cv Goals C Members/C artered Clubs Input What does geometric design mean AMA member Foremost means part group having unique re sources services readily available have opportunity have direct input whole organization Thats things district vice-presidents always solicitinginput Secondly specific benefits de rived configuration 1 total goals coordinated 2 goals evaluated either changed maintained needed input mentioned earlier 3 cost-effective administration organization occurs alternatives examined appropriate 4 over under-utilization programs/ser vices adjusted needed ultimately influenced input Theres word again input Input important con tinued meeting needs changes maintenance services continue meaningful way hope will give receive put constructively thought alternatives needed thought meeting goals local national level critically needed often can geometry AMA can will work cooperation lots key words above thoughts give some thinking through lets hear Weve got lot great folks around Dis trict IX have taken time effort inform us activities Hats off making modeling known felt positive way Keep pictures letters comm folks Jefco Aeromodelers recently put minishow display promote modeling Picture Vernon Wolfethe e Pitts 5-2 Don Holinger Sr scratch built PT-19 District IX RC Contest Coordi nator George Hunter fine people District IX include Mike Doran Dave Reiber George Lieb shown holding awards well earned deserved helping Nats last year Dave CL Speed director George directed Navy Carrier Mike assistant group picture below shows some Brookings SD Barnstormers Club Its great see some ladies young folks taking active part club activities Keep up good work MODEL SHOWS Axizexa erora ii 0 Nevada C ttah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armear Lane Redenda Beach CA 90278 Axacciage VicePresident Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94590 Ales Chisolm 1100 West Shaw Fresno CA 93711 tvnne Konbe 2401 zesre 0 Lu vegui Nv 89102 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Ri B Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Slream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beach CA 90808 Keish Whixney 14465 Jupiter Salt Lake City UT 04117 Theres good chance next year will see beginning two-class license system Open fliers want read carefully let know opinions before vote after Council voted start issuing com petitors license extra cost sometime near future cost difference hasnt decided guess would $5 has determined what level competition would excluded Perhaps could required class meets up Let know feelings matter rationale lot extra work involved supporting competitive flier what record keeping sanctioning Also run-of-the-mill flier com plains paying same rates potentially dangerous eyes com petition flier Speaking sanctions will equal fee sanctions next year will September 1980 83 cost $5 regardless level free sanction issued Class AA meet up has eliminated small step towards curb ing abuse free CD membership some clubs As told last month require ment 50 contestants has dropped order qualify free membership upon running meet has busy month travel started cycle return visit San Gabriel Valley Radio Control League SGVRCL Prior meeting invited once again dinner Bill OBelmitos house Bills wife Boots knows Im runner com plete voracious appetite capability eat about anything stuffed till afraid couldnt stand up good sure want thank two fantastic hospitality arrived meeting site hour ahead scheduled start time because club has building demonstration time evenings instruction consisted demonstration put balsa skin foam wing core demonstration master builder George Flynn sure made look easy follow exam pies meeting conducted club Presi dent Bill OBelmito SGVRCL growing have about 80 members now asked bring great Scale film Modelings Grand Illusions club really enjoyed few days later headed north Ventura visit Ventura County Comets radio club over 20 years old meets plush meeting rooms Ive seen Deep deep carpeting wallpaper potted palms sofas some niceties have Youd surprised clubs use bank community rooms hold meet ings like Comets use Anyhow invited member Don Thomey meeting conducted President Howard Broughton After meeting met fellow name Lou Stavros doing book life Dan Bunch produced Bunch engine managed get lucky once won door prize gallon K&B 500 fuel club shown Modelings Grand Illusions like other clubs before thoroughly enjoyed Aerospace Corporation El Segundo has club among its employees meet noon once month attended June meet ing Harry Apoians request Bob Boucher Astro Flight electric motor fame some slides electric-powered solar-powered no batteries Gossamer Pen guin Hes working Paul MacCready rust recently successful flight plane assisted off ground bungee cord once air solar cells sustain flight geared-down 500 1 electric motor Very interesting does work next club meeting invited Scale Squadron Southern Cali fornia Radio Control Scale group sur prised its size no idea Scale such large following Indeed Bert Baker club member once told scale alive well Southern California Being Scale club absolutely enioyed Modelings Grand Illusions showed film end business meeting conducted club President Bob Olson final club meeting attended monthly meeting Pomona Valley Model Airplane Club radio club 10cated town Upland meeting run President Hershel Silverstone club has problem unauthor ized flying site However theyve worked out agreement sheriffs department sheriff will patrol area random times weekends Any flier spotted may asked show three items leave field 1 AMA license2 FCC license 3 club membership card local law enforcement agency glad help out showed club Modelings Grand Illu sions thought terrific couple Combat fliers came house other evening some informa tion wanted include report Steve Hills Rich Von Lopez running Combat Nats want know event will put after Junior-Senior Fast Combat over believe aforementioned event Thursday hA event will double elimi nation 012 lines 35 feet long No age classes also want mention working Y2A foam Combat kit released soon Rich FAI Combat Team Selec tion Committee wants address phone number listed interested parties can readily get touch him Richs address 7742 Redlands Street Apt D 2039 Piaya Del Rey CA 90291 phone 213 821-0857 AVP Las Vegas Lonnie Kroeber sent some information goings-on Ne vada reports local Old-Timer Free Flight Radio Control bunch VAMPS putting national meet Old-Timer fly ing 14th 15th February 1981 goes say /4-Scale group some RC clubs putting mall show Vegas area various clubs also planning gettogether banquet meeting no date has set could real whing-ding tend things large grandi ose scale Vegas Im looking forward attending Despite busy schedule could probab ly fit club meeting Drop line Dont forget have AMA booth avail able mall shows currently Santa Barbara could house few days THERMALS Alaska Idaho Montana S Oregon inston XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate VicePreeldenags Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pomtelto 1083201 Simon Ornate Ri 1 Boo 48 Broodviem MT 59015 Ed McCollouqh 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Rocjo 26608 Dover Ct. Kent WA 98031 Don zipoy 21418 NE Main St. Redmond WA 95052 No Mother District XI cov ered ash Yes flying model air planes regularly everything fine Yes Mother will careful next time have no doubt heard about erupt ing Mount St Helens media effect area has dis torted Most damage circle about 30 miles around mountain heaviest ash fall traveled northeasterly direction eventually went clear across country Damage outside circle limit ed life very difficult time Yakima Valley Modelers having 10th Annual Fun Fly weekend turned out Mother Nature doing thing 70 miles away following report sent Ed Burns Zillah fun fly actually held Saturdays contest went smoothly fine weather forecast better weather next day Daylight broke 524 am everything looked fine Everyone ready 910 am first flight taxied pits 930 tempera ture 70 degrees contestants active ly engaged event south west darkening sky noticed looked like front about 40000 feet everyone keeping eye fast-moving front wondering famed Zillah weather would deteriorate full-blown storm full size Beechcraft Debonair landed dirt strip north taxied area short radio bulletin heard Mt St Helens erupted confirmation came Beechcraft pilot announcement made public address system sky beginning look bad fun fly continued now AM radios picking up news Lightning thunder 1030 contest accelerated finish least round temperature fell began get really dark. dark mid night As last contestant round took off bits volcanic dust began fall ash falling heavily final land ing round complete decided stop contest Contest Director Bill Tucker just ended first AMA sanctioned event due erupting volcano rest activities carried flashlight 1100 am Lanterns required award trophies find pack gear etc time ready leave pitch black visibility zero passes closed populated Seattle area due lack visibility slip pery roads Most out-of-towners did get home night accepted offers local members stay overnight started home have stop along road campers About 630 pm Seattle fliers holed up Dennys others found motels Most managed get home next day going south toward Portland south Oregon north along west side mountain Regardless contest placing arrived home contestants know May 18 1980 attended one-ina-million event events day may require change rule book cover volcanoes sure made impression present month later things less back normal Only few areas still plagued blowing ash gray mud mountain Flying has returned normal weather cooperates mountain still quiet Mother Nature probably still dying laughter 84 Model Aviation JUNIOI FLIGHT / EDWHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Ste New York NY 10005 What Junior What Senior AMA definition course accord ing age current range being under 15 July first Junior AMA members 15 older under 19 years July first Seniors hasnt always thus Originally Academy founded mid 1930s Junior age classification un der 16 years July first Senior 16 older under 21 years July first Back 1 930s just about modeler teenager fitted rather conven iently prevalent idea boy became man age 21 16-year-old dividing line good split teenagers Over 21 called Open no very good reason nobody cared very much few old men flew model air planes beginner versus expert question didnt exist either since fliers young few modelers dropped out went work college really didnt mat ter either since always plenty Juniors Seniors take places few very few kept active past age 21 move old men category didnt prove problem newcomers Open class pretty much themselves very little competition oldsters Things Ijave changed awful lot course ranks teenage modelers have thinned out About 1968 Bud Tenny got idea Junior ranks always some excellent fliers winning contests discouraged younger less ex pert fliers Although will always few outstanding contestants through com bination superior guidance natural abil ity no matter age limit set might possibly have some improvement dropping upper age AMA Junior age category 16 15 Bud lenny trying make small im provement no idea horrible things escaped opened Pandoras box could have foreseen what happen would never have recommended change Unfortunately some people just cant vote yes no rules change proposal time got through lowered Junior age low ered Senior age well has total disasterl time Senior age limit should anything have raised lowered suppose thinking along line since boy went war 18 could vote 18 now legal age 18 insult lower Senior age 18 understand thinkingit popular certainly very poor very naive thinking did consider actual situation Originally AMA Junior Senior age categories served purpose adequately purpose course being divide huge number teenage modelers well possible somewhere along line expertise position society current age classifications making little change Junior age bracket actually reducing numbers trifle new ruling simply decimated Seniors Take look contest results see Seniors participated know something wrong time Seniors becoming few far tween reduced ranks further Modelers now have fewer years participate Seniors just time lives subjected diverting activities Seniors still hanging suddenly forced age 18 now overwhelmingly dominant Open class compete model ers 20 50 years experience aeromodeling losing partici pants 18 21-year-old bracket AMA its non-wisdom made tough er fact voting age has nothing contest flying other easily recognized things dosuch learning drive dating participating sports attending college 1930s 25% went college now its 70% looking job starting career getting married settling down having children factors affecting contest flying Some modelers tell us forget young sters start recruiting modelers around age 25 have settled down bit Such thinking can considered pragmatic wrong since AMAs responsibility pro mote aeromodeling ages Just AMA wrong beginning ignoringadults would wrong now abandon young er modelers Such thinking does however recognize all-important fact society has changed new phase building flying starts individual mature has settled less permanent pat tern present age groupings out-ofwhack would far better have AMA Juniors up through age 20 Seniors up through age 30 what have now Currently contest attendance poor Junior Senior age classifications trophies go begging Sometimes contest managers complete misunderstanding situation combine Seniors Open result Seniors usually get clob bered still arent enough Juniors Such combination often result contest managers having sons daughters Junior bracket attempt has made eliminate Senior competition kids become Seniors shoe shifts other foot set up contests combined Junior/Senior events eventually kids get over 18 have compete adults real mess finally recognized knowIve through will course always some un fairness some trauma modeler passes age level next aim have brackets make much sense possible nonsense great have proposed contests different events different levels exper tise rather age separate contest ants Since really interested greatest number modelers having good time competing other think good idea would like see contests divided believe equally fair outstanding juniors Seniors rec ognized such believe age categories should continue records kept age categories Well now what should Academys age classifications Junior Since would raise Senior age level considerably probab ly line raise Junior level 1610 specific AMA Junior age classification should under 17 July first Senior upper age limit Seniors should raised 25 specifically under 26 July first Senior years important years good contestants need coddled battered Seniors need competition among own peers 20-year-old would like come back school dust off old model go out compete keep hand others doing likewise likely bother has compete present Open class Open class currently comprises al AMAs membership Open contest ants far outnumber younger modelers con tests will Open age bracket harm reduce its numbers bit As far present records go change recommended AMA age limits should cause single record dropped since ages move up think 25-year-old modeler would object being called Senior dont call three age groups B C want naming page Junior Flight no reference being made AMA Junior age bracket Junior case simply means young beginner terms days aeromodelers 25 young Note AMA Junior Flight Postal Contests contestants up through age 18 reference made nowadays monster Junior Problem reference acutally being made beginnersyoung older old Perhaps should call Beginner Problem approach however must vary Lack craftsmanship short attention span must considered Juniors Competing activities have rec ognized Seniors Widely varying de grees expertise problem Open definitions AMA Junior Senior Open age classifications must brought up date formal rules change proposal must sent prior September 1 1980 included next set changes What think Let know let district officers know let AMA Head quarters know Change good itself change better See next month September 1980 85
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/09
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r AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L L Homeowners Coverage Model Aircraft article originally appeared October 1979 issue reprinted now benefit may have missed first time around Ever since courts Pennsylvania up held ruling excludes model aircraft coverage homeowners insurance policy has confusion over whether AMAs liability protection primary sec ondary subject described Model viation magazine March 79 issue page 73 also RC Modeler magazine August 79 issue page 60 Regardless AMAs coverage applies other coverage doesnt So surest protec tion AMA member covered automatically However should rash claims against AMAs coverage its reasonable expect AMAs cost go up ultimate effect amount AMA dues Obviously therefore desirable re verse situation because Penn sylvania ruling model aircraft treated same full-scale people-carrying aircraft likely happen because pow insurance companies have alerted idea model aircraft accidents can ex pensive though rare like ly go back previous situation models regarded toys unlikely cause problems So though Pennsylvania decision commonly regarded ridiculous chances overturning slim thing legal fight reversal courts would expensive idea holding down costs compromised theres another approach successfully applied already has restored model aircraft coverage some homeowners policies no extra cost idea has advised Alex Chisolm AMA member also independent insurance agent Alex AMA District X Vice-President few years ago long-time leader model activities Fresno area California provides insurance protection number West Coast model firms insur ance companies provided AMAs basic mem bership coverage awhile during mid-70s Thus Alex knows business sugges tion no mere pipe dream What has done endorsement added homeowner policies says aircraft exclusion clause does apply model boats model airplanes Such re quest coming independent insurance agent has some weight Alex has gotten ac ceptance number modeling clients several different companies can can others Its worth try goal starting movement get insurance com panies accept models what Alexs own words subject concerning case homeowners insurer denied claim court backed up claiming RC model airplane just much aircraft passengercarrying 747 might have made both insurer court look absolutely ridicu lous its fact life insurer can find loophole big claim would pretty stupid go ahead pay About 15 years ago could see possi bility type thing happening forms coverage specifically de signed aircraft airports allied activ ity written aircraft insurers insurers write homeowners policies Homeowners policies include liability surance kinds hobbies sports cluding golf hunting fishing baseball whatever first introduced about 1954 same aircraft exclusion used still use today Since have discovered RC insurance companies havent discovered us feel have legitimate need theyll remove aircraft ex clusion fly model airplanes Back 1964 Harold Cox AMA member claims manager leading insurance company worked out clarification intent aircraft exclusion al lows insurance company insure liability model airplanes Since time have insured several model airplane enthusiasts primary lia bility attaching endorsement homeowners policy business liability policy did submit wording company have always accepted made clarification part policy have never yet submitted endorse ment turned down knowl edgeable underwriter understood agreed fol lowing wording applies modify aircraft exclusion follows aircraft exclusion relating watercraft aircraft does ap ply model boats model airplanes hobby variety September 198071 Lots ot action tfle busy AMA ooorn auring Soutnwi Modelers onow iw waL Headquarters staff member Carl Maroney foreground assisted local AMA volun teers Velma Teubner Helen Randolph Presidents OUTLc3DK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 FROM RED TO BLACK event did read AMA financial report published last months Model Aviation orga nization much healthier position 1978 became President Academy 1979 red $58135 deficit due failure institute moderate dues increase 1977 became apparent going hit deficit position spite slight loss membership drastic dues crease 1979 ended year black $161104 surplus year topped 70000 membership mark early June rate despite inflationary costs increased number staff personnel Headquart ers dont anticipate need basic dues increase next year MAGAZINE ISSUE Councils decision 1978 make Model viation magazine mandatory caused great deal dissension attributed loss membership 1979 decision response Council members myself includ ed made inquiries issue vari ous club district group meetings -as well surveys After nearly year half inquiries mem bership input majority Coun cil voted make magazine optional 1981 vote no rash decision small influential faction AMA making concerted effort fluence Council members voting pptional magazine change vote Most comments have received before since vote have favored action taken opinion Council members responsibly representing majority mem bership AMA bylaws require official AMA publication distribute Academy information membership official publication currently con tained Model Aviation cost borne magazine anticipated magazine becoming op tional cost required publica tion will added basic dues will somewhat reduce difference between $25 membership magazine non-magazine member ship minimize financial impact Model viation becoming optional USA INDOOR WORLD CHAMPIONS United States Indoor Team victorious World Indoor Champi onships held West Baden IN June 20 through 24 Indoor flying has often compared chesslittle motion lot tension World Cham pionships year no exception After three days flying both team individual championships de cided within last two hours Jim Richmond reigning World Cham pion US good flight previous two days flying made two excellent flights third day placing him lead dividual championship total 71 minutes 29 seconds less three hours go team championships Erv Rodemsky US Team made flight 35 minutes 36 seconds along first days flight 36 minutes 23 seconds gave him total 71 minutes 59 seconds lrvs flight made him Individual World Champion brought US Team score up first place after three days lagging behind leaders extremely close competi tion After Erv Rodemskys flight Dave Pymm United Kingdom flight potential 38 minutes un til collided protective barrier encountered difficulty con trollable pitch propeller flight 35 minutes 56 seconds needed beat US team Only 30 seconds separated individual cham pions minute 56 seconds separated first second place teams have opportunity ob serving top-notch indoor meet recom mend take advantage tech nology adjustments rubber torque etc low speed models unbe lievable uninitiated technol ogy contributed greatly manpow ered flight United States Gossa mer Condor flight across English Channel last year 72 Model Aviation Happy Texans Southwest Modelers Show L-R Dave Sweeny Ed Turner Leslie Norman Joe Percy Bruce Norman trophy iust won West Coast RC SAM Cham pionships winning 10 30 places FREE FLIGHT PUBLICATIONS have found Free Flight Model ers outstanding documenting activities World Outdoor Free Flight Championships Taft last year National Free Flight Society put out International Plan Book Edited Dave Linstrum book features drawings photos technical data 109 models flown 1979 Championships Taft year Indoor Championships troduced World Free Flight Re view published World Free Flight Press edited William R Hartill beautiful hard-cover book listed Volumc 1975-1976-1977 edition profusely illustrated 52 color photos 622 black white photos 199 full page drawings its 416 pages having participated type competition years found narrative extremely interest ing informative non-free flight competitor believe others would also find 1980 SOARING TEAM SELECTION site selection US Soaring Team finals became Presidential de cision year policy ever possible practical let participants determine own flying schedule interference other officers ballot taken among participants selection final site about half partici pants answering no clear ma jority27 opted California 30 Nebraska 27 Florida felt sufficient time addi tional balloting After two weeks talking various members committee participants designated Southern California site team selection finals initial inclination designate Nebraska since received votes course deliber ations informed sod farm meet proposed being stripped some degree no assurance would acceptable flying September Subsequent decision have informed Allen Worrest Lincoln farm has further stripped owners wish withdraw offer farm soaring team selection site California selected over Florida based information greater number participants West Eastminimizing travel largest numberand Labor Day close hurricane season Flori da concluding factor picking California firm indication California would make bid World Championships 1980 championship bid accepted would desirable have team selec tion area event held 1980 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS number entries Na tional Championships running consid erably ahead previous years promis ing largest Nationals recent AMA history have talked number indi viduals plan attend few days Nationals strictly specta tors should receiving issue magazine shortly before start Nationals August 10 through 17 Wilmington OH event decide go spectator fol lowing flying schedule indoor events will held first two days Nationals University Cincinnati outdoor Free Flight events will run Tuesday through Saturday Wright Field near Dayton OH Control Line events will Monday through Saturday Wil mington Radio Control Pattern Wil mington will Monday through Satur day morning finals taking place Friday Saturday mornings Pylon events take place afternoon Monday through Friday Wilmington Helicopter will Wright Field Monday Tuesday Wright Field will host RC Soaring event Wednes day through Saturday Scale generally drawing largest number specta tors will begin 530 pm Friday noon Saturday 8 am 2 pm Sunday Wilmington AMA FILM LIBRARY AMA Chartered Clubs adult AMA mem bers have access AMA Film Library presently consisting 14 16mm filmsmost color sound Theyre great way add sparkle club meeting increase attendance Chartered clubs have priority film rental also pay least$5 except $8 THOSE MARVELOUS MINIATURES rental Chartered Clubs $10 others$15 THOSE MARVELOUS MINIATURES cases refundable deposit $50 rental fee must made Following partial list films available full list information order form write AMA HQ Film Library 815 Fifteenth St NW Washington DC 20005 please enclose pre addressed stamped envelope MODELINGS GRAND ILLUSIONS New 1979 film types sizes Scale model aircraft Peanut rubber-powered types huge RC types flown 78 Scale World Championships England about 36 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber THOSE MARVELOUS MINIATURES Re leased 1978 Spectacular footage model flying taken over country including model typesthough Scale predomi nates Its all-inclusive cross-section model aviationthe complete story modeling activity ever attempted Excellent general public well modelers about 46 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber FUN FOR LIFETIME Trade Shows WRAMS NY Toledo MACS CA about 20 mInutes AMA film Jay Gerber TO FLY No model flying spec tacular film fun history aviation Donated AMA Continental Oil Co film featured Smithsonian Insti tution its new National Air & Space Muse um About 30 minutes Shows ballooning hang gliding aerobatics commercial mili tary including Blue Angels Navy Team WINGS & THINGS Music no narration About 25 minutes General interest British made film Great age group Excellent coverage types model flying FLY EM BREAK EM FIX EM 1972 Scale Model flying Rhinebeck NY About 20 minutes Produced Jerry Joseph East man Kodak Co 1971 RC AEROBATIC WORLD CHAMPION SHIPS Doylestown PA About 25 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber Continued paqe 74 September 198073 Nats Committees met June 12 optimize use available space Aerial view Wilmington Nationals Site SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiIt AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 L J Annaratone Jr Memphis TN wrote magazine problem forwarded Kip Smythe membership department straight ened mess immediately Did read letter Kip wrote published last month MA Well Kip correct thinking better him handle such problems Ijust forward him Feel free write either us have pro lem dues mag whatever both want help depart ments AMA Headquarters efficient speedy Kips Larry Miles Mission KS writes guy Independence MO flying Combat last years Nats Larry lives near him cant find him Will CL Combat flier Missouri please stand up Larry adds should charter buses transport fliers Nats now save money fuel Good idea Larry after bus picks up have loop down through Birmingham pick up too Fiesta Five Flags Free Flight meet Pensacola FL now probably largest prestigious meet east Mississippi Free Flight ginning its fourth decade has run continuously since late SOs Mr Tommy MacLaughlin Various fields provided year Pensacola area United States Navy field minimum square mile beautiful mowed grass helicopter fields year 1980 nearly hun dred contestants came far away Baltimore MD Texas compete came attempt qualifying FAI teams quality competition unbelievable Max flights common rain drops Free Flight enthusiasts want action go Pensacola next June Fat trophies other good stuff Shown bottom left family top fliers live Dallas TX drive Pensacola heat com petition L-R Bill Burks daughter Patty middle Carolyn Burks Daughter Patty flies hA Chuck Glider Bill Carolyn fly just about everything Pretty wife Carolyn just good Bill hobby beat him out high point other day Fort Worth Free Flight meet ran up string nine max flights Gas folks. slim lithe gentleman shown chief timekeeper Fiesta Free Flight meet Herbert Jordan has team slaves keep books help time fliers Herbert helicopter expert used compete against late AMA President CO Wright various Nats event As can see picture above some Americas top experts attend function Last year Mr Mark Valarius buried everybody high point honors Pensacola snap two dedicated RC fliers Mr William Akers Mr Gary Wright Birmingham AL posing Bills near quarter-scale Stearman Bi plane flies super too have problem write See next month. Film Library Continued page 73 THE CHOPPERS About 20 minutes showing history construction flying RC helicopters AMA film Jay Gerber 180 IS MAX Free Flight World Champion ships Sweden1971 Professional Canadian film about 25 minutes AMA EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING FE8RUARY 1973 About 30 minutes focus ing particular decision show Council operates represent AMA members AMA film Jay Gerber AEROLYMPICS 1974 World Champion ships International events Lakehurst NJ Included segments showing CL RC Scale RC Soaring No Indoor RC Pylon Old Timer activities No narration has musical background original music AMA film Jay Gerber 1974 NATS PART Lake Charles LA No sound About 25 minutes Covers CL Rat Race Stunt Scale FF General RC Pattern Good someone can narrate AMA film Jay Gerber 74 Model Aviation three Texas Free Flight blue bloods lourneved 1300 miles round trip Pen sacola meet L-R Mark Valarius CC Johnson Frank Parmenter Mark 1974 US Grand National Champion 1974 Nats CC captain 1941 Moffitt Team won 1940 Stout Trophy Frank needs no introduction has won himself place US Wake field teams anyone history represented country 1965 1969 1971 1973 three walk Florida annual Fiesta meet strike fear hearts competitors Club Donations Support AMA Programs years two outstanding AMA clubs have made generous contributions support AMA activities clubs Toledo Weak Signals Ohio Mid-Hud son RC Society New York year Toledo club has donated total $850 $250 will spon sorship RC event 1980 National Championships $600 AMA Schol arship Fund Mid-Hudson club has donated $300 support Scale Team Fund fund supports US Scale teams such rep resenting AMA USA year World Championships Canada 1980 TOLEDO RAFFLE WINNERS Charles Murphy Harrisville MIMRC Series 805 radio D F Malott Lansing MIStenson Reli ant 5R6 kit Bob Coury Tecumseh MIExpert Mark II Buddy Box Model TC 31 five-channel radio Bruce J Johnson Morris ILCox Sanwa six-channel radio Merle Sizemore Cincinnati OHRoyal Supersport five-channel radio Fred R Elias Jr Warren MIRoyal B17 Flying Fortress kit Douglas Smith Newburgh INTopflite F8F2 Bearcat kit George King Astabula OHTiporare Deluxe Pattern Plane kit Henry Kaczorowski Warren Ml Prather Deep Vee RC Racing Boat 40 inches G C Brubaker Newcomerstown OH Aeronca Champion e Jack Shreve Millington MIArrow F3A Model 63 wingspan Steve D Somodi Lavonia MIPilot Cita bria-20 Mike Cisler Brighton MIPilot Piper Tomahawk 20 Brenda Berlin Effingham ILDaca-Model Products Field Box Rob Sandera Howell MISkybolt Scale Jim Papst Saginaw MIMig 15 ducted fan Jim Carter Taylor MIUS 60 FS RC en gine Keith Bergquist Fairfield CTHobby Shack Aero Sport T600 six-channel radio Jack Salmon Berwyn PACannon RC Systems four-channel radio Robert Lawrence Fort Wayne INSuper Tiger 60 Series engine Mike Rosenberger Richmond INFox Twin engine Jim Smith Mishawaka INHB 61 PDP RC engine Joe Bertin Poland OHOPS Schurnley 40 engine John Lunsford Jacksonville FLOPS 60 engine Peter Mazur Aurora ILTower Hobbies TH 6 six-channel radio Janet Schneider Toledo OHOS Max 61 VF RC engine Trey White Frederick MDFutaba FP 6 FN six-channel radio R P Asher Toledo OHTartan 134 Scale engine G J Mersing Toledo OHAirplane kit Pitts-52A-41 wingspan Gary Putnam Pontiac MIAirplane Kit Jungmeister-1 33 Golden Age Bi-plane Terry Wisniewski McKees Rocks PA Cap 20 e Thomas McCoy Sterling Heights MIAir plane kit F40-1A Corsair 61 wingspan Mary Lee Quinter Greenville OHAir plane kit Pilot Pitts S-2A Robert Novak Santa Ana CAProline Challenger II Series radio Ralph Gould Jr Ortonville MIil Van Prop RC Schneider Van Prop James Johnson Goshen INK & B 61 RC muffler engine Fred Kentner Cincinnati OHAirplane kit J3 Piper Cub e Craig Paul Turner MERetract Gear Ike Ledoux Toledo OHKraft Series Eighty radio Debbie Clark Toledo OHSuper Hustler 26 engine Minutes - January 19 Executive Council Meeting Items through VII meeting held Orlando FL covered August AMA News section offi cial minutes concluded VIII REPORT ON LEGAL CONCERNS IN ESTABLISHING AMA MUSEUM advice AMAs legal counsel noted contained letter dated January 14 1980 File No 1808 IX FLYING SITE COMMITTEE REPORT Committee report read Chairman C Foreman consisted job description AMA HQ Flying Site Representative detailed definition duties conclusion report Chairman Foreman announced member Horrace Cain resigned Homer Smith appoint ed replacement President accepted report directed Council members respond writing inputs comments develop final recommendation Coun cil action X REPORT ON PROPOSAL FOR NEW POLICY FOR AWARDING FREE MEMBER SHIPS TO CONTEST DIRECTORS MOVED seconded AMA adopt new policy awarding free memberships Contest Directors result rewrite contest class definitions Further Instructions Contest Directors show changes policy effect soon rewritten Instructions Contest Directors sent out new basis CD memberships pro vided free free CD membership AA contest two free CD memberships AAA contest five free CD memberships AAAA contest Class and/or B contests free membership 50 contestants enter regardless en trants free membership will given CD held two B contests during year motion passed 8 4 against II V ED Note FAI team trials effected new structure qualifying stage CD membership semi-final stage free CD memberships finals three free CD mem berships MOVED seconded free member ships provided US hosted world cham pionships same manner given Nats workers motion passed 8 2 against II V 2 abstained VII XI REVIEW OF PROPOSAL TO SEND JACK SMITH AMA LEGAL COUNSELFCC SPECIALIST TO TOLEDO FOR MANU FACTURERS MEETING No action taken reference Toledo since Mr Smith will tend HIA Show Anaheim CA same purpose XII SECRETARY/TREASURER REPORT A General 1 The S/T advised HQ personnel bonding now effect $100000 Ex ecutive Director Comptroller new 1980 policy covers AMA employees $50000 2 The S/T complimented manner HQ invests surplus money maximize interest income risk B National Championships 1 The S/T illustrated discussed some items Nats costs deficits highlighted possibilities Nats Ex ecutive Committee could look potential Nats budget reduction particularly concern ing travel lodging costs 2 Nats Site 1980 President Witt advised Ohio site Wilmington may materialize investigated San Antonio TX alternateadding Lake Charles LA also possibility general consensus subsequent discussion difficulties site situation AMA should still strive produce Nats 1980 MOVED seconded Headquarters proceed Nats negotiations Wilming ton under proposal detailed Novem ber 79 Council meeting go/no go deci sion reached February 5 time Wilmington available Coun cil will notified conference call set up February 10 decide alternate site motion passed unanimously S/T ED abstained C Nats Type Support States Outside US Continent Bill Mathews V request ed committee formed study feasi bility allowing Nats type meets nonmainland statesPuerto Rico Hawaii Alaska President appointed Mathews chairman Jim Scarborough X Homer Smith Xl XIII MUSEUM AT WINGS & WHEELS/AL SO POSSIBLE HQ RELOCATION A Museum President Witt reported meeting Wings & Wheels Museum official Mr Overton describing details offer free museum storage space conjunction operation cost AMA would set-up expenditures such exhibit materials MOVED seconded accept Wings & Wheels offer free museum space motion passed unanimously VII Xl Pres abstained B Headquarters Move lengthy discussion pros cons moving national headquarters operation Wash ington DC based memo circulated President MOVED seconded pursue Springfield OH offer intent ob tain contract soon possible motion failed 5 7 against IV V VII IX X Xl ED September 1980 75 MOVED seconded committee formed study feasibility moving Headquarters taking account current new proposals reporting Council later year viable offer develops motion passed unanimously ED ab stained President appointed B Mathews chair man Dave Brown Chuck Foreman members HQ move committee XIIIa SPECIAL AGENDA ITEM MOVED seconded add agen da Past President Johnny Clemens letter con cerning FAI representation motion passed 6 1 against XI 5 abstained V VII IX X Pres President directed subject discussed Executive Session Mathews absented himself session XIV DUES COMMITTEE REPORT Chair man Grigg clarified function com mittee study ways offering vari able memberships necessarily amount dues Grigg asked inputs Council requested permission hold DC meet ingdate determined himself President approved report given next meeting XV NO 2 AMA MODEL recommenda tion AMA Junior Committee Sig Cub designated AMAs No 2 model discussed Several felt model too advanced Delta Dart begin ners favor progression complexity Due lack first-hand knowledge MOVED seconded Sig model made available Council members build evaluate next Council meet ong no decision now motion passed unanimously Pres ED abstained XVI TELEPHONE CONFERENCEIN DOOR COMMITTEE An appeal Coun cii Chairman FAI Indoor Team Selection Committee allow telephone conference call discussed MOVED seconded approve subject Chairman Indoor Committee submitting Council detailed agenda procedure motion passed unanimously Pres II abstained XVII LIFE INSURANCE SPRING SOLICI TATION MAILING Discussion noted such solicitation insurance companies determined benefit AMA members should permitted approved ex clusivity company MOVED seconded proposed spring solicitation mailing Wohiers Co permitted provided stationery envelopes used does approximate AMAs no AMA endorsement implied motion passed uannimously Pres V abstained XVIII BUILDER OF THE MODEL RULE FOR SCALE No Council action taken noted subject controversial issue 1979 Nats protest subsequently properly dealt ruled upon Scale Contest Board XIX SAFETY COMMITTEE MOVED seconded AMA safe ty committee established motion failed 5 6 against V VII IX Xl ED Pres 1 abstained II discussion noted re cent past such committee attempted found ineffective lack authority enforce recommendations rulings Also proposal too vague intent MOVED seconded Council follow up asking original proposer motion 25 AMA member wirtten District IV VP submit com plete proposal specifics purpose authority motion passed unanimously XX REPORTING OF MINUTES IN MODEL VIA TION attempt alleviate competitive aspect motion making meet ings discourage self-promotion print MOVED seconded future re porting minutes Model viation pro poser seconder motions would omitted except proposer mo tion insists noted because failed motion seconder drew motion passed 6 4 against IV V IX S/T 2 abstained ED Pres XXI EXECUTIVE INSURANCE general consensus agreed prudent sure top salaried executive against de mise incapacity naming Association beneficiary cover costs incurred terim securing replacement President directed Executive Di rector investigate cost such insur ance over under $50000 XXII FIRST CLASS MAILING TO MEM BERS OUTSIDE THE CONTINENTAL US noted AMA members sent mail means other air mail first class outside mainland United States re ceive correspondence very late Pres ident directed such members should sent annual renewal/ballot first class mail XXIII NOMINATION PROCEDURES MOVED seconded nomina tion procedures 1980 same 1979 except nominated must sub mit letter acceptance nominating committee prior start meeting nominations may received up start meeting after motion passed unanimously XXIV BUDGET1980 MOVED seconded 1980 bud get accepted presented motion failed 6 6 against II V X SIT Pres Before after failed motion 29 extensive discussion illustrations explanations various aspects budget attempt reach acceptable compromise MOVED seconded reduce $50000 figure new employees $35000 until further review amd revote revised budget motion passed 7 5 against V IX X SIT Pres REVOTE ON MOTION 29 revised motion 30 revote failed 6 6 against II V X SIT Pres MOVED seconded reduce sala ry cushion figure $5000 accept budget including reduction motion 30 motion passed 10 2 against II Pres Additions 1980 Budget Computer Project Worth recommend ed additional expenditure $10000 special computer project update im prove membership processing B Museum Project Worth recommended additional expenditure $10000 museum project cover setup costs such display cases art work lights MOVED seconded proposed computer museum expenditures $10000 approved motion passed 9 1 against V2 abstained IV Pres XXV HOBBY SHOP PROMOTION OF AMA MEMBERSHIP Special Events Director Larry Bolich showed Council artists concept easel poster designed purpose membership promotion post er would have pockets hold membership blanks PR material poster would pri marily displayed hobby shops After discussion pros cons such endeavor general consensus Mr Bolich authorized proceed distribution via AMA officers local hobby shops XXVI DATE AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING MOVED seconded Council next meet Washington DC May 3 4 day devoted long range planning motion passed 7 1 against II 3 abstained Xl Pres ED President directed AMA would pay extra nights lodging enable Council observe Headquarters operation during working day XXVII FIRST PLACE NATS WINNERS SEEDED TO FAI TEAMS Several reasons unfeasibility concept cited general consensus directly involved FAI team selection process such committees participants should asked views prior Council decision MOVED seconded FAI parti cipants polled concept advancing Nats winners FAI teams motion passed unanimously XXVIII SCALE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS STANDOFF TEAM Worth advised Canadian hosted FAI Scale World Champion ships 1980 would include unofficial Standoff Scale event noted will have official status 1984 Worth fur ther noting close proximity site US asked Council would consid er funding three Standoff Scale team mem bers same official team MOVED seconded AMA fund Standoff Scale team 1980 World Cham pionships same official team motion passed unanimously Note precedent setting ac tion future non-official teams XXIX COUNCIL MEMBER SUCCESSORS President directed Council member recommend successor event becomes impossible fulfill ones time office purpose aid Council replacement decision XXX RC FREQUENCY COORDINATORS Presidents opinion updates frequency information could sent Vice President could disseminate material sees fit designate someone handle frequency coordination informa tion case material would directly sent person meeting adjourned 1010 pm 76 Model Aviation Wriht Field Area BofWPAFB r-VL{j\ AFMuseumright zQjI20/Univ dormitories RdTo wiImingtOflH 0NATS site fl p HousN OR Cincinnati J AreaUniv Exit StLFleidhouse __________________________________________________________Uof C Fieldhouse aes _Parking ow get around three 0 tes 1980 National ContestIC hese maps Bill Elliott St-C II the story HoSt-nr__ FF LIMITS TO NATS PERSONNEL -m00 / ControlllHO N WRIGHT FIELD SITE frrTow Wrgon ayton J 1 N riNATS Site 35 68 WilmingtonII_Wilmington Industrial 275 71Airpark WILMINGTON SITE --Maps Bill Elliott CINCINNATI SITE innati September 1980 77 Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire tlhede Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Ausociate Vie-Presdento Robern C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Gibouleuu 39 High SO. Old Town ME 04468 George Parker 7 Paut Lee MA 01238 Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilhur 6 Laurel Ave. Kittery ME 03904 Nats time almost upon us Give call have malor concern Council con sideration advised will time handling much another fiasco type power struggle Council meeting Something has surely got give cannot continue everyone answering everyone else print getting point really get twice much money recent issues Model Aviation magazine read between lines twice much interpret digest Surely membership could care less recent actions Council dont blame bit recent list frequencies obtained Headquarters legal counsel may conflicting interest some New England Transmitter Location Owner over US ARCO Coin Inc New Haven CT CF & Steel Monson MA7216 Natl Southwire Alum Co over US7216 Siemens-Allis over US7222 Youngstown Sheet & Tube Morris CT7224 American Mud Co Morris CT7232 Monsanto Radio/Coin Co over US Harnischfeger Corp Windsor County VT Envirotech Corp Hartford CT Amax Inc Trumbull CT Stockton Mobilphone Holyoke MA Falcon Coal Co Farmington NH Anacom Co Black Plain RI john Graves Inc Frequency 7208 MHz 7216 Wattsl 100 Power Greenville RI75648 State Rhode Island Cranston RI75648 State Rhode Island District Expo has come gone once Weather goodtoo goodbe cause attendance down bit probably because lot would have attend ed tied up beach trips other fami ly obligations Still well attended though some good flying performances experts Bob Hunt Ernie LaChance Sam Frey Dave Cook Dave Brown Tom Ac ciavatti Bob Fish Seminars also conducted some fliers Bob Wallace gave excellent talk engines Bob Kress presented some great formation pictures discussion about ducted fan propulsion after District meet ing writer Earl Witt Dave Brown John Worth fielded some questions general membership Thanks again helped out behind scenery Delta Dart programs raffle ticket sales display set-up assistance District Model Ex po committee John Jean Smith Charlie Sylvia Abdul Haleem Karim Tom Rebenklau Mark Karli Bob Wilkie Paul Lissell Fred Bellows Tom Acciavatti clubs added assistance CRRC SSRCC Cape Ann RC Club OMAC SAM 16 NEWG Goombahs Millis MAC Central Massa chusetts RC Modelers Bob Caddell did posters probably have forgotten someone again will try catch up next month its called attention just cant have such successful event lot great people helping out person ally say Thanks Again picture shows Cliff Piper Earl Witt Dave Brown like crows fence dur ing Disctict portion meeting Pho John Worth 25 ral Massachusetts RC Modelers photo shows three winners static club dis 1play contest during visit few months ago Left right Bill Russell P-Si Standoff Scale 1entry Hector Couture Trainer Q-Tee Sport Larry Bibeau Sport Scale SE-5A igni 1tio n engine best show Photo Dave Hook 7240 7240 7296 unknown 41 7564 Inc 7564 7564 7564 same club Central Massachusetts RC 68Modelers has prepared Flight Insturction Manual superb job should 30sought other clubs whole AMA professionally done thorough job 8of 11 pages sample certificate new pilot also includes Sigs eight-page brochure Sig Factory Flyers pre flight flying tips Good job guys Write Dave Hook 50 Butler St Worcester MA 01607 see get copy ex cellent publication Next month will list 19 abandoned air port sites listed new bulletin Head quarters obtained Na tional Flight Data Center Maybe someone can make use few New Jersey S Naw York II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grieg District II Vice-Presidees 8387 Badger Drive Lsckpsfl NY 14094 Associate Vice-Presidents Pore Bin,chini 260 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 John Byrne 36-29 213th St Bayside NY 11361 Frank Orench 9 Willow Ave Piocatamay NJ 08854 Hunk Likes 46 Cory Toms River NJ 06753 Adam Sorrier 50 Rundi Rd No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 l4ank Smith 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 ON THE SOAPBOX Contests Probably unsung un heralded district job contest coordinator get credit deserve blame problems delays conflicts district over 150 clubs Now bit mathematics assume approximately 19 non-holiday usable weekends through normal flying season club average wanting hold two contests during period Cheating bit math arrive possibility 16 contests weekend district Thank fully club holds contest year although some clubs hold three Some conflicts inevitable contest coordinators have responsibility assure conflicts dont exist conditions de mand conflicts cause little harm possible coordinators doing yeoman effort thank deeply few conflicts allow knowingly based serious consideration facts case write thank effortsjust once Sportsmanship tough item discuss making enemies hurting feelings Certainly us feel sportsman-like possible though may play letter-of-the-rule game time-to-time Yet times have us stretched rule own ends added bit some what end trophy plaque What about own self-esteem Its really important win beat buddy What important feel have done best honestly possible Believe can actually feel good placing last long tried best OFF THE SOAPBOX AMA needs helpthe help member district country PR director Larry Bolich has excellent program advertising AMA local hobby shops needs help locating shops Check local hobby shop proprietor willing set up placard shop send shop name 78 Model Aviation Effective Communication isatwo-way street AMAs non-paid volunteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind orga nization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Com plete communications linkwritel address Larry care AMA Headquarters help can further grow powerful organization deserve AVP Hank Smith reports first session Central NY STARS Pylon Rac ing saw both novice expert classes 15-500 being flown real oppor tunity get racing lot pres sure expense although host club does put lot time work success such event STARS plan race month quite undertaking 18 entries first race would welcome come out month try hand racing subject contests again VP participates much slower event Have entered three Soaring meets managed place 5th last 2nd order Actually enjoyed last place finish almost much second place excitement competing friends meet its part fun Try contest sometime bet will like AVP Hank Likes sent along two pho tos Jim Cruz explains Ocean County Modelers Atlantic County Sky Blazers joined forces EAA spon sors fly-in Ocean County Airpark fly-in featured numerous experimental flying machines nearly 100 model aircraft Ranger Lenny Mathews Ocean County Club makes ready F-16 8 12 thousand spectators outstanding its such great feeling finish flight receive resounding applausesomething seem lacking competitive con tests just cant believe gratifying feeling after performances pub lic mention recognition club will receive appears West Windsor Flying Club Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45236 Associate Vic-Prsidente Joe Ciben 38980 Valley Forge Dr. Solon OH 44139 FranciS Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heinman SR 108 North Holgane OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut Sr. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkev 217 Eaclid Ass. Scottdole PA 15883 As column being written former District Ill VP Don Lowe preparing fly Mexico World Championships warmup modelers Mexico organized opportunity try out manage ment technique us foreigners Now airlines cooperate have got made column submission time could confirm tickets way District Ill modelers fly competitively international basis have Control Line World Championships team manager AVP Come think Doc Jackson manager last team time competitor Whatever wish Doc team good luck Poland Back elected job ap pointed Corky Heitman AVP asked Corky write up little background him self inclusion hereto show qualifica tions job gives great pleasure appointed AVP District Ill feel honored will can personally help District III feel can represent District Ill well northwest Ohio other areas Per phone conversation follow ing some information pertaining myself have involved aviation life Eastern Airlines 5 years Miami FL during period am licensed pilot flying since 1957 have flown light single twin-engine aircraft became volved RC 1971 have become interested model aircraft over real air craft Dave am too well known however have flown two Nats last year assist ant event director Scale Nats Lin coln NE have flown Canadian Nats both 1977 1978 Mint julep Rough River KY last two years winning Sport 1978 A-26 1/3 scale 1979 Gerry Sport have flown events over country including Vegas QSAA Louisville KY also Tangerine Orlando FL guess Big Scale truly bag really enjoy realism flight big models Trenton has own casino Gamblers Choice Fun-Fly held spring According CD Sal Lucania head wheelerdealer three events poker LeMans touch-and-go event lot luck using cards dice everyone has chance win cashed-in Dick Rod cliffe John Shave Ron Brooks R Nadler J McLaughlin S Karezewsky Sal didnt say event accompanied dancing girls also might make mention trade shows have still attend p05 sible including Chicago Toledo WRAM Show Cleveland other shows fly several Scale events part country have personally involved Contest Director helping put 4the finest large Monster Meets anywhere 1979 39 large airplane contestants AMA sanctioned event tremendous success enjoyed attendance having another Monster Meet August 2 3 1980 Napoleon OH organized Thistledown Flyers Na poleon OH Charter 813 presently have 40 plus members 30 -scale models Thanks Corky Im sure will asset team received nice letter Flying Dutchmen past week will print invite Dear Dave Flying Dutchmen invite stop area whenever have time secretary will make effort write month keep fellow modeler out abreast activities invite anyone District III stop flying field time wel come field located top Mt Penn Reading PA noted having best Control Line fields East Coast have two fully paved 60 circles two 45 paved circles So feel free stop time fly us case youre interested info about club please con tact address Dave Green 923 Washington St 1st Floor Rear Reading PA 19601 See Ya Sincerely Dave Thanks Dave Ill try stop next time Im area hope others will too receive quite few newsletters mail month believe read enjoy too Please keep coming best source keeping up pulse district SEE YOU AT THE NATS PS The morning following writing rest column received August issue MA usual turned first VPs columns stated MA magazine major reason non-profit status IRS must agree com munications membership through some form newsletter etc required IRS old AMA News reprints satis fied requirement seems strange both IRS DC consider MA unrelated business subject non-profit tax status taxed us $211213 $147503 respec tively Check out MA income expense statement page 77 August issue Strange huh September 1980 79 a, y Ltfl4tJVttJ HUHIE UC Blazers piloting very professionally Jet Delaware rict Columbia land h Carolioa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Ausociate VIce-Presldento Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scorry Moyer Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19609 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 910 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 AMA now has full-time flying site repre sentative also full-time assistant execu tive director new assistant executive director Vince Mankowski flying site representative Geoff Styles case familiar two gentlemen have Executive Council vice-presidents opinion could have found anyone didicated ad vancement model aviation Academy Both men very active modelers have backgrounds qualifications real assets AMA Welcome aboard new jobs Vince Geoff Speaking AMA membership report June 6 1980 shows have 69408 members compared 63257 1979 65734 1978 same date Yes AMA alive well growing forecast end 1980 close 80000 members have heard rumors some Ex ecutive Council members voted return magazine Model Aviation back optional status now having second thoughts have received quite few letters about decision made May Council meeting Keep cards letters coming NEED Mode/Aviation Sometimes district vice-president will make dicisions vote issue Council either popular has properly explained AMA membership Quite often decision will generate rash letters protest entire Coun cils decision Most time decision made best interest AMA its members have dual role VPs difficult times vote items pertain mainly AMA operations rather district individual members needs wants Sure elected district represent district keep mind also mem bers board directors large cor poration AMA large corporation whether individual modeler realize make decisions based formation hand Most background information common knowledge little interest individual member really interested day-to day operation AMAs business dividual member interested inhIs national organization whole services available him So keep mind next time de cision made dont like instead just complaining ask VP about facts prompted decision just may learn something about organization operates Enough soap box Lots activity going District IV now contest fun-fly season full swing still lot mall shows scheduled flying demos club fields following day very good way crease membership promote public recog nition Whats Happening District IV First State RC Club officially opened new club field May 17 1980 what hear its very nice field will see lots activity Valley RC Flying Club mall show May 30-3 1 Valley Mall Harrisonburg VA good turnout club mem bers spectators generated quite few possible new club members Randy Ryman secretary club sent well prepared documentary about display lots photographs NVRC Woodbridge RC Clubs joining forces host second annual US Marine Corps Scale f-un Fly August 23-24 US Marine Corps will award trophy best scale model aircraft flown US Marines Southeastern Virginia RC Group under stand SEVRCC may setting up car pool go Nats Anyone Hamp ton-Newport News area interested can contact Larry Woolard 804 868-7013 National Soaring Society August 23-24 will Regional LSF tournament Curles Neck Dairy Farm super flying site 20 miles southeast Richmond Route 5 Fred Gregg will running event fur ther info contact HA Stokely 1504 Horse shoe Circle Virginia Beach VA 23451 Speaking NSS re ceive magazine Sailplane missing very fine magazine dedicated sail plane modelerits excellent DC Radio Control Club Soaring meet will held October 4-5 Manassas Battlefield Park Manassas VA suggest register early will large contest pre-registration forms additional infor mation contact CD Barry Drew 301 87175 34 Triangle Prop Spinners nice letter Bob Nicks president TPS bringing up-to-date clubs activities planning hold AA Control Line con test fall Bob will let know date soon firmed up Ill finish months column poem Contact First State RC Club newsletter Its wives put up us avid modelers Man Little Square Box married man mind sky heart full wonderful plans now am told plans con trolled little square box hands belongs group curious troop principle seems gather crowd gaze cloud clutching box full dreams work night day play would rather fly airplanes eat weather wont stay winds merely delay stuff too stern defeat planes pilot prone run riot crashes dont seem care some balsa glue gadget two soon have back air Some planes have known take off own Sending pilots hot hurried chase Its school hard knocks dont blame box wreck brought home disgrace Ill stick man box hand Though may put gray hairs head will complain werent plane Hed probably chase women instead Alabama ida gia issippi to Rice V South Catalina asote DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Ainocease Vtce-Preuidmso John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lana Jackoon MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thorolee Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr. Delray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Roiling Pork Dr Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00666 Box 1532 Psiardo PR 00648 Cd Moorrnan 70 Fifth St Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Box 4506 Birmingham AL 35206 Tom Thacker 2390C Lawrancaville Hwy Decatur GA 30033 What can make out $1199 Balsa USA Basic Kit challenge facing Flying Gators Gainesville de sign contest will know August 31980 trust will send some pictures winning creations Thinking cutting back building flying model airplanes because getting little older Think over again Gus Henke Gold Coast Radio Controllers just now getting hobby 76 already getting airborne himself soon will working landings Gus guess just youngster compared Vein MacNabb same club Vein over eighty still active flier 80 Model Aviation LIon loldest club member 67 Wesleyyoungest member 414 Doug Kee safety director Pete Shifflett llpresident Miles Turner preparing t -~H Saturday afternoon flying demo ..all back parking lot Despite gusty wind demon stration came off hitch Used television dirty word modelers took away build ing Now however modelers taking tele vision fieldIn form videotape cameras Several newsletters have mentioned contests fun flys etc have pre served videotape showing club meet ings company company hasnt left midnight offer show videotapes last 1000 landings note pleasure Rocket City Radio Controllers intend submit proposal host RC Masters Tournament 1981 hosted Masters 1972 did fine job RCRC has finest RC sites nation provided central city location City Huntsville AL provides site Numerous motels adjacent field RCRC active club volunteers help host contest Watch out Nats Florida Pattern Asso ciation has upgrading pattern flying Florida Five fliers Florida have advanced Master Class Terry Russell Cliff Hiatt Sam Leonard Terry Ferentinos John Thomas Im sure others read about newsletter Tropic Aeros RC Club Other newsletters District V indicate years Nats will attract modelers going big win others going fun continue get great newsletters through mail Some have coming months others like Skyknights Newsletter new arrivals Alas threw away envelope Skyknights Newsletter came before realized editors name listed newsletter cant give him credit deserves column has 21 pictures also short interesting write-ups about three clubs new modelers Daniel Amick Greg Sill Jim Longar nice touch Ive two nice letters Tony Hughes 14-year-old member Walter boro RC Club South Carolina flew Control Line two years winning five tro phies stunt now getting Radio Control picture below Tony Mach 1 before unfortunate one-point landing Rebel Rally contest Tonys next plane will Dean Koger EU-i Webra 61 Speed Someone has suggested Tony crashed Rebel Rally because watching Miss Rebel Rally instead airplane neu tral persons have certified radio culprit regret missing Rebel Rally reasons going meet Tony others including Bill Duane Bill son Marilyn Duane CL contest coordinator won trip Nats Florida State Cham pionships wanted picture Bill issue couldnt get Jacksonville Shown below Junior did get picture Nashville TN recent ly Dean Gardner age 8 busy cleaning fathers Quickee 500 Roy Gardner enjoys help can get Dean co-pilot now will getting pilots seat soon flies HLGs including flying wing father designed / Real People camera crew recently Mobile AL film Mr Art Conner Gulf Coast RC Club flying lawnmow er program will aired sometime fall cant wait pic ture last picture month Steve Durr Nashville fine tuning engine hat Free Flight model Steve flies em wife Nancy retrieves em Thats life Seen RAF Contrail Tales way pave runway build planes out asphalt crash just leave Illinois S Indiana 0 Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 60091J Aasodate VicePrauldenna Chuck Delano 4631 N Mincheer Indianapolis IN 46226 Richard Gerling III 3611 Greentield Rd Onincy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 401 S 8irch Plattshurq MO 04477 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Banavia IL 60510 Helen Olsnn 820 Old Sonhomne University City MO 63132 Jin Sears P0 Ron 309 Ourgin KY 40310 Rob Underwood 4109 Concord Oaks Sn Louis MO 63128 Thanks Dan Pruss pictures Dan CD Jack Hiner 12-foot Aquila XL Picture No 1 set new AMA Open Distance record 4592 miles picture No 2 Jack Hiner Jim McIn tyrewinch master yoreand Al Zolecki assist happy glider get rest after 3 hours 10 minutes hard work September 198081 - 4 articles write about things planned happen going get dose what Ive doing May 24Bloomington IL Sentral Illinois RC Society Enjoyed day two-day Pylon contest SIRS have beautiful place fly Dont miss next year May 25Palatine IL Treetown Modelers CL Contest Combat appeared steady Speed circles use big surprise number Carrier models Out Carrier very popular Although some old-timers out also saw several new faces disappointed low Stunt entrythat first love Come CL Stunters GO FLY Elk Grove Village IL May 31 June 1 Chicagoland RC Clubs Fun-Fly Sport Scale low entry reserved some loot Young Mike Fuller Palos Park RC took 1st Fun-Fly Hal Parenti won Sport Scale again area modelers missing loads fun entering well-managed excellent fun-style contests Although call managed assist compete club fun-fly June 8 Did say compete No really noticed competition St Louis Spirits RC June 14-15 Warbird Races Fellow Skylark Chuck Smith out show should done Well never got together didnt know what trying get together short-cir cuit between ears broke sure-fire winner first heat Chuck got circle too greatly So Mr Hal Parenti thats twice case Spirits Warbird Races way go RC competition enjoy form Pylon and/or Sport Scale Flying As CD Don Holting says Its best two worlds certainly St Peters RC Club St Peters MO hosted Spirits contest due site problem thank two excellent groups wonderful exciting weekend hope entice other clubs too host Warbird Race next year Sunday June 22 Im CD Fun-Fly Contest Monday Tuesday will find West Baden IN Indoor World Champs next Sunday Q-500 Race Day busy time An interesting club meeting result Chuck Markos Chicago Aeronuts giving presentation Skylarks RC Club Peanut Scale FF Rubber Pennyplane etc new world RCers Chuck released Pennyplane several flights around room right back hand received very sincere round applause Thanks Chuck donation time effort enlighten others about world free flight Lets Aug 3 Woodridge IL Woodland Aero Modelers Sport Pylon Aug 17 Northern IL Assoc MA Clubs Special Events Bong WI Aug 16-17 Spirits St Louis Pattern Scale Aug 23-24 McDonnell-Douglas RC Meet Buder Park St Louis Aug 31 Madison City IN RC Flyers Annual Holiday Fun-Fly R Dailey RR1 Box 197 Alexandria IN 46001 Sept 1 KCRC Muscular Dystrophy Flying Circus Lake Jacomo Sept 6-7 Lexington KY MAC Blue Grass Soaring Society Mid-AM Soaring Cham pionships Sept 14 Chicago Aeronuts 18th Annual Old-Timers Meet Bong Field WI much little time Lets much now can well talk about winter over hot toddy See yall Iowa S Michigan S Mienesesa Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Geoff Styles District VII VicePresident 6080 N Lydell Avenue Whitefish Bay WI 53217 Associate VicePresidassts James Clark 4444 Woodniem Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 John C Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St. Milw5ukee WI 53218 Robert D Lundberg 4923 Tioga St. Duluth MN 85804 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr. St Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorstt Dr. MarlisonWi 53711 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Terry Taylor 6303 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 April 19 year Jim Clark AVP District VII Iowa went VA Hospital Des Moines make presentation Mike Hoyt Lt Commander US Navy retd presentation Superior Ser vice Award AMA recognize Mikes contributions over long period time model aviation sad task time let know Mike passed away May 22 will always remembered friends assistance gave models designed Raven pulse jet engine powered first third place jet speed models 1979 Ntinn4ls month would like try get some photos members have sending over district After busy flying want look pictures right Photo two shows Frank Baker Madison WI some multi-engine creationsB-25 B-29 A-26 Frank working Black Widow moment Photo Al Scid VP Februarythis year Berrien Springs High School Helen wont let go swap shops Says always come home take next photo shows Whirlpool pic nic demo Bills club Whirlwinds South west Michigan static displays fly ing demos powered planes gliders over 4000 people seeing show Francis Younkin Davenport Radio Control Society IA sent two pic tures follow very success ful mall showover 150 planes display along cars boats tanks special attraction RODO walking-talking RC robot Francis tells over 5000 people walked through mall saw displays very active club has great flying site county parks loan local bank have financed two 200-foot 30-foot runways like Store front last picture Without trees would hard up woods use models Well guys gals time read will know soon am going leaving Wisconsin Washington DC economic axe slowed up business much around necessary find new place make positive contribu tion coincidence Academy look ing Flying Site Representative after discussions review business background committee offered new responsibilities position Having modeler 42 years find idea being full-time Academy very excit ing because will keep forefront model aviation allow keep touch friends assure will try well job did vicepresident district am very sorry have resign vice-presidency wish express sin cere thanks have assisted will have column write next month hopefully Executive Council will have selected name submission made appoint successor remain der term 82 Model Aviation Mike Hoyt time Superior Service Award presentation Bill Rohring VPMI sent next photo hold ANNUAL SWAP SHOP Arkeesas siaxa Mexico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII VicePresideet 509 So Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Aanocnxe VicePrenideesxs Buzz Averill 9117 La Barranee NE Albuqoerque NM87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Geoe l-lexnpel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley 111927 Commerce PleesanxonTX 78064 Larry Sareor 1415 Manor Or. Baroleeville OK 74003 No District VIII report month Coloxado s aska 0 North Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada 00 80005 Aaaciag Vice-Preuideoxa charles Brennan 2220 Maripone Bled Casper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Jim Rickestn SlOS Cloudes Sioux Falls SD 57103 writing monthly column occuring eve Fathers Day after long day new field Arvada Asso ciated Modelers Arvada CO work day lots raking rocks shoveling dirt fill holes dragging level spots taking turns riding roller problems youve got big work crew lots good-natured enthusiasm com mon goal mind Congratulations AAM new 85 x 500 field Its long time making will scene lots good times Youve done super job keep up good work read short article recently health insurance magazine showing organization could relate its members struck lot similarities article AMA its members could relate assist other just returned one-day visit Vince Mankowski Nebraska gathered head full information attempting sort out assimilate may two seemed parallel Anyway Id like share some thoughts article Geometry AMA times have heard round peg square hole equals misfit about circle triangle geom etry AMA combination fits together also graphically describes rela tionship four vital elements delivery AMA its membership triangle rep resents three distinct components AMA concept AMA Headquarters paid staff Executive Council volunteer staff membership chartered clubs thats us circle represents goals orga nization links three sides tri angle circle shape significant because connotes completeness basic desired charac teristic national organization serving working its membership char tered clubs three sides triangle AMA staff Executive Council member ship coordinate efforts make portion circle closest com plete match ends make goals work everyone InputInput 5 k p -C e 1 5cv Goals C Members/C artered Clubs Input What does geometric design mean AMA member Foremost means part group having unique re sources services readily available have opportunity have direct input whole organization Thats things district vice-presidents always solicitinginput Secondly specific benefits de rived configuration 1 total goals coordinated 2 goals evaluated either changed maintained needed input mentioned earlier 3 cost-effective administration organization occurs alternatives examined appropriate 4 over under-utilization programs/ser vices adjusted needed ultimately influenced input Theres word again input Input important con tinued meeting needs changes maintenance services continue meaningful way hope will give receive put constructively thought alternatives needed thought meeting goals local national level critically needed often can geometry AMA can will work cooperation lots key words above thoughts give some thinking through lets hear Weve got lot great folks around Dis trict IX have taken time effort inform us activities Hats off making modeling known felt positive way Keep pictures letters comm folks Jefco Aeromodelers recently put minishow display promote modeling Picture Vernon Wolfethe e Pitts 5-2 Don Holinger Sr scratch built PT-19 District IX RC Contest Coordi nator George Hunter fine people District IX include Mike Doran Dave Reiber George Lieb shown holding awards well earned deserved helping Nats last year Dave CL Speed director George directed Navy Carrier Mike assistant group picture below shows some Brookings SD Barnstormers Club Its great see some ladies young folks taking active part club activities Keep up good work MODEL SHOWS Axizexa erora ii 0 Nevada C ttah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armear Lane Redenda Beach CA 90278 Axacciage VicePresident Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94590 Ales Chisolm 1100 West Shaw Fresno CA 93711 tvnne Konbe 2401 zesre 0 Lu vegui Nv 89102 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Ri B Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Slream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beach CA 90808 Keish Whixney 14465 Jupiter Salt Lake City UT 04117 Theres good chance next year will see beginning two-class license system Open fliers want read carefully let know opinions before vote after Council voted start issuing com petitors license extra cost sometime near future cost difference hasnt decided guess would $5 has determined what level competition would excluded Perhaps could required class meets up Let know feelings matter rationale lot extra work involved supporting competitive flier what record keeping sanctioning Also run-of-the-mill flier com plains paying same rates potentially dangerous eyes com petition flier Speaking sanctions will equal fee sanctions next year will September 1980 83 cost $5 regardless level free sanction issued Class AA meet up has eliminated small step towards curb ing abuse free CD membership some clubs As told last month require ment 50 contestants has dropped order qualify free membership upon running meet has busy month travel started cycle return visit San Gabriel Valley Radio Control League SGVRCL Prior meeting invited once again dinner Bill OBelmitos house Bills wife Boots knows Im runner com plete voracious appetite capability eat about anything stuffed till afraid couldnt stand up good sure want thank two fantastic hospitality arrived meeting site hour ahead scheduled start time because club has building demonstration time evenings instruction consisted demonstration put balsa skin foam wing core demonstration master builder George Flynn sure made look easy follow exam pies meeting conducted club Presi dent Bill OBelmito SGVRCL growing have about 80 members now asked bring great Scale film Modelings Grand Illusions club really enjoyed few days later headed north Ventura visit Ventura County Comets radio club over 20 years old meets plush meeting rooms Ive seen Deep deep carpeting wallpaper potted palms sofas some niceties have Youd surprised clubs use bank community rooms hold meet ings like Comets use Anyhow invited member Don Thomey meeting conducted President Howard Broughton After meeting met fellow name Lou Stavros doing book life Dan Bunch produced Bunch engine managed get lucky once won door prize gallon K&B 500 fuel club shown Modelings Grand Illusions like other clubs before thoroughly enjoyed Aerospace Corporation El Segundo has club among its employees meet noon once month attended June meet ing Harry Apoians request Bob Boucher Astro Flight electric motor fame some slides electric-powered solar-powered no batteries Gossamer Pen guin Hes working Paul MacCready rust recently successful flight plane assisted off ground bungee cord once air solar cells sustain flight geared-down 500 1 electric motor Very interesting does work next club meeting invited Scale Squadron Southern Cali fornia Radio Control Scale group sur prised its size no idea Scale such large following Indeed Bert Baker club member once told scale alive well Southern California Being Scale club absolutely enioyed Modelings Grand Illusions showed film end business meeting conducted club President Bob Olson final club meeting attended monthly meeting Pomona Valley Model Airplane Club radio club 10cated town Upland meeting run President Hershel Silverstone club has problem unauthor ized flying site However theyve worked out agreement sheriffs department sheriff will patrol area random times weekends Any flier spotted may asked show three items leave field 1 AMA license2 FCC license 3 club membership card local law enforcement agency glad help out showed club Modelings Grand Illu sions thought terrific couple Combat fliers came house other evening some informa tion wanted include report Steve Hills Rich Von Lopez running Combat Nats want know event will put after Junior-Senior Fast Combat over believe aforementioned event Thursday hA event will double elimi nation 012 lines 35 feet long No age classes also want mention working Y2A foam Combat kit released soon Rich FAI Combat Team Selec tion Committee wants address phone number listed interested parties can readily get touch him Richs address 7742 Redlands Street Apt D 2039 Piaya Del Rey CA 90291 phone 213 821-0857 AVP Las Vegas Lonnie Kroeber sent some information goings-on Ne vada reports local Old-Timer Free Flight Radio Control bunch VAMPS putting national meet Old-Timer fly ing 14th 15th February 1981 goes say /4-Scale group some RC clubs putting mall show Vegas area various clubs also planning gettogether banquet meeting no date has set could real whing-ding tend things large grandi ose scale Vegas Im looking forward attending Despite busy schedule could probab ly fit club meeting Drop line Dont forget have AMA booth avail able mall shows currently Santa Barbara could house few days THERMALS Alaska Idaho Montana S Oregon inston XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate VicePreeldenags Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pomtelto 1083201 Simon Ornate Ri 1 Boo 48 Broodviem MT 59015 Ed McCollouqh 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Rocjo 26608 Dover Ct. Kent WA 98031 Don zipoy 21418 NE Main St. Redmond WA 95052 No Mother District XI cov ered ash Yes flying model air planes regularly everything fine Yes Mother will careful next time have no doubt heard about erupt ing Mount St Helens media effect area has dis torted Most damage circle about 30 miles around mountain heaviest ash fall traveled northeasterly direction eventually went clear across country Damage outside circle limit ed life very difficult time Yakima Valley Modelers having 10th Annual Fun Fly weekend turned out Mother Nature doing thing 70 miles away following report sent Ed Burns Zillah fun fly actually held Saturdays contest went smoothly fine weather forecast better weather next day Daylight broke 524 am everything looked fine Everyone ready 910 am first flight taxied pits 930 tempera ture 70 degrees contestants active ly engaged event south west darkening sky noticed looked like front about 40000 feet everyone keeping eye fast-moving front wondering famed Zillah weather would deteriorate full-blown storm full size Beechcraft Debonair landed dirt strip north taxied area short radio bulletin heard Mt St Helens erupted confirmation came Beechcraft pilot announcement made public address system sky beginning look bad fun fly continued now AM radios picking up news Lightning thunder 1030 contest accelerated finish least round temperature fell began get really dark. dark mid night As last contestant round took off bits volcanic dust began fall ash falling heavily final land ing round complete decided stop contest Contest Director Bill Tucker just ended first AMA sanctioned event due erupting volcano rest activities carried flashlight 1100 am Lanterns required award trophies find pack gear etc time ready leave pitch black visibility zero passes closed populated Seattle area due lack visibility slip pery roads Most out-of-towners did get home night accepted offers local members stay overnight started home have stop along road campers About 630 pm Seattle fliers holed up Dennys others found motels Most managed get home next day going south toward Portland south Oregon north along west side mountain Regardless contest placing arrived home contestants know May 18 1980 attended one-ina-million event events day may require change rule book cover volcanoes sure made impression present month later things less back normal Only few areas still plagued blowing ash gray mud mountain Flying has returned normal weather cooperates mountain still quiet Mother Nature probably still dying laughter 84 Model Aviation JUNIOI FLIGHT / EDWHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Ste New York NY 10005 What Junior What Senior AMA definition course accord ing age current range being under 15 July first Junior AMA members 15 older under 19 years July first Seniors hasnt always thus Originally Academy founded mid 1930s Junior age classification un der 16 years July first Senior 16 older under 21 years July first Back 1 930s just about modeler teenager fitted rather conven iently prevalent idea boy became man age 21 16-year-old dividing line good split teenagers Over 21 called Open no very good reason nobody cared very much few old men flew model air planes beginner versus expert question didnt exist either since fliers young few modelers dropped out went work college really didnt mat ter either since always plenty Juniors Seniors take places few very few kept active past age 21 move old men category didnt prove problem newcomers Open class pretty much themselves very little competition oldsters Things Ijave changed awful lot course ranks teenage modelers have thinned out About 1968 Bud Tenny got idea Junior ranks always some excellent fliers winning contests discouraged younger less ex pert fliers Although will always few outstanding contestants through com bination superior guidance natural abil ity no matter age limit set might possibly have some improvement dropping upper age AMA Junior age category 16 15 Bud lenny trying make small im provement no idea horrible things escaped opened Pandoras box could have foreseen what happen would never have recommended change Unfortunately some people just cant vote yes no rules change proposal time got through lowered Junior age low ered Senior age well has total disasterl time Senior age limit should anything have raised lowered suppose thinking along line since boy went war 18 could vote 18 now legal age 18 insult lower Senior age 18 understand thinkingit popular certainly very poor very naive thinking did consider actual situation Originally AMA Junior Senior age categories served purpose adequately purpose course being divide huge number teenage modelers well possible somewhere along line expertise position society current age classifications making little change Junior age bracket actually reducing numbers trifle new ruling simply decimated Seniors Take look contest results see Seniors participated know something wrong time Seniors becoming few far tween reduced ranks further Modelers now have fewer years participate Seniors just time lives subjected diverting activities Seniors still hanging suddenly forced age 18 now overwhelmingly dominant Open class compete model ers 20 50 years experience aeromodeling losing partici pants 18 21-year-old bracket AMA its non-wisdom made tough er fact voting age has nothing contest flying other easily recognized things dosuch learning drive dating participating sports attending college 1930s 25% went college now its 70% looking job starting career getting married settling down having children factors affecting contest flying Some modelers tell us forget young sters start recruiting modelers around age 25 have settled down bit Such thinking can considered pragmatic wrong since AMAs responsibility pro mote aeromodeling ages Just AMA wrong beginning ignoringadults would wrong now abandon young er modelers Such thinking does however recognize all-important fact society has changed new phase building flying starts individual mature has settled less permanent pat tern present age groupings out-ofwhack would far better have AMA Juniors up through age 20 Seniors up through age 30 what have now Currently contest attendance poor Junior Senior age classifications trophies go begging Sometimes contest managers complete misunderstanding situation combine Seniors Open result Seniors usually get clob bered still arent enough Juniors Such combination often result contest managers having sons daughters Junior bracket attempt has made eliminate Senior competition kids become Seniors shoe shifts other foot set up contests combined Junior/Senior events eventually kids get over 18 have compete adults real mess finally recognized knowIve through will course always some un fairness some trauma modeler passes age level next aim have brackets make much sense possible nonsense great have proposed contests different events different levels exper tise rather age separate contest ants Since really interested greatest number modelers having good time competing other think good idea would like see contests divided believe equally fair outstanding juniors Seniors rec ognized such believe age categories should continue records kept age categories Well now what should Academys age classifications Junior Since would raise Senior age level considerably probab ly line raise Junior level 1610 specific AMA Junior age classification should under 17 July first Senior upper age limit Seniors should raised 25 specifically under 26 July first Senior years important years good contestants need coddled battered Seniors need competition among own peers 20-year-old would like come back school dust off old model go out compete keep hand others doing likewise likely bother has compete present Open class Open class currently comprises al AMAs membership Open contest ants far outnumber younger modelers con tests will Open age bracket harm reduce its numbers bit As far present records go change recommended AMA age limits should cause single record dropped since ages move up think 25-year-old modeler would object being called Senior dont call three age groups B C want naming page Junior Flight no reference being made AMA Junior age bracket Junior case simply means young beginner terms days aeromodelers 25 young Note AMA Junior Flight Postal Contests contestants up through age 18 reference made nowadays monster Junior Problem reference acutally being made beginnersyoung older old Perhaps should call Beginner Problem approach however must vary Lack craftsmanship short attention span must considered Juniors Competing activities have rec ognized Seniors Widely varying de grees expertise problem Open definitions AMA Junior Senior Open age classifications must brought up date formal rules change proposal must sent prior September 1 1980 included next set changes What think Let know let district officers know let AMA Head quarters know Change good itself change better See next month September 1980 85
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/09
Page Numbers: 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85
r AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L L Homeowners Coverage Model Aircraft article originally appeared October 1979 issue reprinted now benefit may have missed first time around Ever since courts Pennsylvania up held ruling excludes model aircraft coverage homeowners insurance policy has confusion over whether AMAs liability protection primary sec ondary subject described Model viation magazine March 79 issue page 73 also RC Modeler magazine August 79 issue page 60 Regardless AMAs coverage applies other coverage doesnt So surest protec tion AMA member covered automatically However should rash claims against AMAs coverage its reasonable expect AMAs cost go up ultimate effect amount AMA dues Obviously therefore desirable re verse situation because Penn sylvania ruling model aircraft treated same full-scale people-carrying aircraft likely happen because pow insurance companies have alerted idea model aircraft accidents can ex pensive though rare like ly go back previous situation models regarded toys unlikely cause problems So though Pennsylvania decision commonly regarded ridiculous chances overturning slim thing legal fight reversal courts would expensive idea holding down costs compromised theres another approach successfully applied already has restored model aircraft coverage some homeowners policies no extra cost idea has advised Alex Chisolm AMA member also independent insurance agent Alex AMA District X Vice-President few years ago long-time leader model activities Fresno area California provides insurance protection number West Coast model firms insur ance companies provided AMAs basic mem bership coverage awhile during mid-70s Thus Alex knows business sugges tion no mere pipe dream What has done endorsement added homeowner policies says aircraft exclusion clause does apply model boats model airplanes Such re quest coming independent insurance agent has some weight Alex has gotten ac ceptance number modeling clients several different companies can can others Its worth try goal starting movement get insurance com panies accept models what Alexs own words subject concerning case homeowners insurer denied claim court backed up claiming RC model airplane just much aircraft passengercarrying 747 might have made both insurer court look absolutely ridicu lous its fact life insurer can find loophole big claim would pretty stupid go ahead pay About 15 years ago could see possi bility type thing happening forms coverage specifically de signed aircraft airports allied activ ity written aircraft insurers insurers write homeowners policies Homeowners policies include liability surance kinds hobbies sports cluding golf hunting fishing baseball whatever first introduced about 1954 same aircraft exclusion used still use today Since have discovered RC insurance companies havent discovered us feel have legitimate need theyll remove aircraft ex clusion fly model airplanes Back 1964 Harold Cox AMA member claims manager leading insurance company worked out clarification intent aircraft exclusion al lows insurance company insure liability model airplanes Since time have insured several model airplane enthusiasts primary lia bility attaching endorsement homeowners policy business liability policy did submit wording company have always accepted made clarification part policy have never yet submitted endorse ment turned down knowl edgeable underwriter understood agreed fol lowing wording applies modify aircraft exclusion follows aircraft exclusion relating watercraft aircraft does ap ply model boats model airplanes hobby variety September 198071 Lots ot action tfle busy AMA ooorn auring Soutnwi Modelers onow iw waL Headquarters staff member Carl Maroney foreground assisted local AMA volun teers Velma Teubner Helen Randolph Presidents OUTLc3DK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 FROM RED TO BLACK event did read AMA financial report published last months Model Aviation orga nization much healthier position 1978 became President Academy 1979 red $58135 deficit due failure institute moderate dues increase 1977 became apparent going hit deficit position spite slight loss membership drastic dues crease 1979 ended year black $161104 surplus year topped 70000 membership mark early June rate despite inflationary costs increased number staff personnel Headquart ers dont anticipate need basic dues increase next year MAGAZINE ISSUE Councils decision 1978 make Model viation magazine mandatory caused great deal dissension attributed loss membership 1979 decision response Council members myself includ ed made inquiries issue vari ous club district group meetings -as well surveys After nearly year half inquiries mem bership input majority Coun cil voted make magazine optional 1981 vote no rash decision small influential faction AMA making concerted effort fluence Council members voting pptional magazine change vote Most comments have received before since vote have favored action taken opinion Council members responsibly representing majority mem bership AMA bylaws require official AMA publication distribute Academy information membership official publication currently con tained Model Aviation cost borne magazine anticipated magazine becoming op tional cost required publica tion will added basic dues will somewhat reduce difference between $25 membership magazine non-magazine member ship minimize financial impact Model viation becoming optional USA INDOOR WORLD CHAMPIONS United States Indoor Team victorious World Indoor Champi onships held West Baden IN June 20 through 24 Indoor flying has often compared chesslittle motion lot tension World Cham pionships year no exception After three days flying both team individual championships de cided within last two hours Jim Richmond reigning World Cham pion US good flight previous two days flying made two excellent flights third day placing him lead dividual championship total 71 minutes 29 seconds less three hours go team championships Erv Rodemsky US Team made flight 35 minutes 36 seconds along first days flight 36 minutes 23 seconds gave him total 71 minutes 59 seconds lrvs flight made him Individual World Champion brought US Team score up first place after three days lagging behind leaders extremely close competi tion After Erv Rodemskys flight Dave Pymm United Kingdom flight potential 38 minutes un til collided protective barrier encountered difficulty con trollable pitch propeller flight 35 minutes 56 seconds needed beat US team Only 30 seconds separated individual cham pions minute 56 seconds separated first second place teams have opportunity ob serving top-notch indoor meet recom mend take advantage tech nology adjustments rubber torque etc low speed models unbe lievable uninitiated technol ogy contributed greatly manpow ered flight United States Gossa mer Condor flight across English Channel last year 72 Model Aviation Happy Texans Southwest Modelers Show L-R Dave Sweeny Ed Turner Leslie Norman Joe Percy Bruce Norman trophy iust won West Coast RC SAM Cham pionships winning 10 30 places FREE FLIGHT PUBLICATIONS have found Free Flight Model ers outstanding documenting activities World Outdoor Free Flight Championships Taft last year National Free Flight Society put out International Plan Book Edited Dave Linstrum book features drawings photos technical data 109 models flown 1979 Championships Taft year Indoor Championships troduced World Free Flight Re view published World Free Flight Press edited William R Hartill beautiful hard-cover book listed Volumc 1975-1976-1977 edition profusely illustrated 52 color photos 622 black white photos 199 full page drawings its 416 pages having participated type competition years found narrative extremely interest ing informative non-free flight competitor believe others would also find 1980 SOARING TEAM SELECTION site selection US Soaring Team finals became Presidential de cision year policy ever possible practical let participants determine own flying schedule interference other officers ballot taken among participants selection final site about half partici pants answering no clear ma jority27 opted California 30 Nebraska 27 Florida felt sufficient time addi tional balloting After two weeks talking various members committee participants designated Southern California site team selection finals initial inclination designate Nebraska since received votes course deliber ations informed sod farm meet proposed being stripped some degree no assurance would acceptable flying September Subsequent decision have informed Allen Worrest Lincoln farm has further stripped owners wish withdraw offer farm soaring team selection site California selected over Florida based information greater number participants West Eastminimizing travel largest numberand Labor Day close hurricane season Flori da concluding factor picking California firm indication California would make bid World Championships 1980 championship bid accepted would desirable have team selec tion area event held 1980 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS number entries Na tional Championships running consid erably ahead previous years promis ing largest Nationals recent AMA history have talked number indi viduals plan attend few days Nationals strictly specta tors should receiving issue magazine shortly before start Nationals August 10 through 17 Wilmington OH event decide go spectator fol lowing flying schedule indoor events will held first two days Nationals University Cincinnati outdoor Free Flight events will run Tuesday through Saturday Wright Field near Dayton OH Control Line events will Monday through Saturday Wil mington Radio Control Pattern Wil mington will Monday through Satur day morning finals taking place Friday Saturday mornings Pylon events take place afternoon Monday through Friday Wilmington Helicopter will Wright Field Monday Tuesday Wright Field will host RC Soaring event Wednes day through Saturday Scale generally drawing largest number specta tors will begin 530 pm Friday noon Saturday 8 am 2 pm Sunday Wilmington AMA FILM LIBRARY AMA Chartered Clubs adult AMA mem bers have access AMA Film Library presently consisting 14 16mm filmsmost color sound Theyre great way add sparkle club meeting increase attendance Chartered clubs have priority film rental also pay least$5 except $8 THOSE MARVELOUS MINIATURES rental Chartered Clubs $10 others$15 THOSE MARVELOUS MINIATURES cases refundable deposit $50 rental fee must made Following partial list films available full list information order form write AMA HQ Film Library 815 Fifteenth St NW Washington DC 20005 please enclose pre addressed stamped envelope MODELINGS GRAND ILLUSIONS New 1979 film types sizes Scale model aircraft Peanut rubber-powered types huge RC types flown 78 Scale World Championships England about 36 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber THOSE MARVELOUS MINIATURES Re leased 1978 Spectacular footage model flying taken over country including model typesthough Scale predomi nates Its all-inclusive cross-section model aviationthe complete story modeling activity ever attempted Excellent general public well modelers about 46 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber FUN FOR LIFETIME Trade Shows WRAMS NY Toledo MACS CA about 20 mInutes AMA film Jay Gerber TO FLY No model flying spec tacular film fun history aviation Donated AMA Continental Oil Co film featured Smithsonian Insti tution its new National Air & Space Muse um About 30 minutes Shows ballooning hang gliding aerobatics commercial mili tary including Blue Angels Navy Team WINGS & THINGS Music no narration About 25 minutes General interest British made film Great age group Excellent coverage types model flying FLY EM BREAK EM FIX EM 1972 Scale Model flying Rhinebeck NY About 20 minutes Produced Jerry Joseph East man Kodak Co 1971 RC AEROBATIC WORLD CHAMPION SHIPS Doylestown PA About 25 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber Continued paqe 74 September 198073 Nats Committees met June 12 optimize use available space Aerial view Wilmington Nationals Site SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiIt AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 L J Annaratone Jr Memphis TN wrote magazine problem forwarded Kip Smythe membership department straight ened mess immediately Did read letter Kip wrote published last month MA Well Kip correct thinking better him handle such problems Ijust forward him Feel free write either us have pro lem dues mag whatever both want help depart ments AMA Headquarters efficient speedy Kips Larry Miles Mission KS writes guy Independence MO flying Combat last years Nats Larry lives near him cant find him Will CL Combat flier Missouri please stand up Larry adds should charter buses transport fliers Nats now save money fuel Good idea Larry after bus picks up have loop down through Birmingham pick up too Fiesta Five Flags Free Flight meet Pensacola FL now probably largest prestigious meet east Mississippi Free Flight ginning its fourth decade has run continuously since late SOs Mr Tommy MacLaughlin Various fields provided year Pensacola area United States Navy field minimum square mile beautiful mowed grass helicopter fields year 1980 nearly hun dred contestants came far away Baltimore MD Texas compete came attempt qualifying FAI teams quality competition unbelievable Max flights common rain drops Free Flight enthusiasts want action go Pensacola next June Fat trophies other good stuff Shown bottom left family top fliers live Dallas TX drive Pensacola heat com petition L-R Bill Burks daughter Patty middle Carolyn Burks Daughter Patty flies hA Chuck Glider Bill Carolyn fly just about everything Pretty wife Carolyn just good Bill hobby beat him out high point other day Fort Worth Free Flight meet ran up string nine max flights Gas folks. slim lithe gentleman shown chief timekeeper Fiesta Free Flight meet Herbert Jordan has team slaves keep books help time fliers Herbert helicopter expert used compete against late AMA President CO Wright various Nats event As can see picture above some Americas top experts attend function Last year Mr Mark Valarius buried everybody high point honors Pensacola snap two dedicated RC fliers Mr William Akers Mr Gary Wright Birmingham AL posing Bills near quarter-scale Stearman Bi plane flies super too have problem write See next month. Film Library Continued page 73 THE CHOPPERS About 20 minutes showing history construction flying RC helicopters AMA film Jay Gerber 180 IS MAX Free Flight World Champion ships Sweden1971 Professional Canadian film about 25 minutes AMA EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING FE8RUARY 1973 About 30 minutes focus ing particular decision show Council operates represent AMA members AMA film Jay Gerber AEROLYMPICS 1974 World Champion ships International events Lakehurst NJ Included segments showing CL RC Scale RC Soaring No Indoor RC Pylon Old Timer activities No narration has musical background original music AMA film Jay Gerber 1974 NATS PART Lake Charles LA No sound About 25 minutes Covers CL Rat Race Stunt Scale FF General RC Pattern Good someone can narrate AMA film Jay Gerber 74 Model Aviation three Texas Free Flight blue bloods lourneved 1300 miles round trip Pen sacola meet L-R Mark Valarius CC Johnson Frank Parmenter Mark 1974 US Grand National Champion 1974 Nats CC captain 1941 Moffitt Team won 1940 Stout Trophy Frank needs no introduction has won himself place US Wake field teams anyone history represented country 1965 1969 1971 1973 three walk Florida annual Fiesta meet strike fear hearts competitors Club Donations Support AMA Programs years two outstanding AMA clubs have made generous contributions support AMA activities clubs Toledo Weak Signals Ohio Mid-Hud son RC Society New York year Toledo club has donated total $850 $250 will spon sorship RC event 1980 National Championships $600 AMA Schol arship Fund Mid-Hudson club has donated $300 support Scale Team Fund fund supports US Scale teams such rep resenting AMA USA year World Championships Canada 1980 TOLEDO RAFFLE WINNERS Charles Murphy Harrisville MIMRC Series 805 radio D F Malott Lansing MIStenson Reli ant 5R6 kit Bob Coury Tecumseh MIExpert Mark II Buddy Box Model TC 31 five-channel radio Bruce J Johnson Morris ILCox Sanwa six-channel radio Merle Sizemore Cincinnati OHRoyal Supersport five-channel radio Fred R Elias Jr Warren MIRoyal B17 Flying Fortress kit Douglas Smith Newburgh INTopflite F8F2 Bearcat kit George King Astabula OHTiporare Deluxe Pattern Plane kit Henry Kaczorowski Warren Ml Prather Deep Vee RC Racing Boat 40 inches G C Brubaker Newcomerstown OH Aeronca Champion e Jack Shreve Millington MIArrow F3A Model 63 wingspan Steve D Somodi Lavonia MIPilot Cita bria-20 Mike Cisler Brighton MIPilot Piper Tomahawk 20 Brenda Berlin Effingham ILDaca-Model Products Field Box Rob Sandera Howell MISkybolt Scale Jim Papst Saginaw MIMig 15 ducted fan Jim Carter Taylor MIUS 60 FS RC en gine Keith Bergquist Fairfield CTHobby Shack Aero Sport T600 six-channel radio Jack Salmon Berwyn PACannon RC Systems four-channel radio Robert Lawrence Fort Wayne INSuper Tiger 60 Series engine Mike Rosenberger Richmond INFox Twin engine Jim Smith Mishawaka INHB 61 PDP RC engine Joe Bertin Poland OHOPS Schurnley 40 engine John Lunsford Jacksonville FLOPS 60 engine Peter Mazur Aurora ILTower Hobbies TH 6 six-channel radio Janet Schneider Toledo OHOS Max 61 VF RC engine Trey White Frederick MDFutaba FP 6 FN six-channel radio R P Asher Toledo OHTartan 134 Scale engine G J Mersing Toledo OHAirplane kit Pitts-52A-41 wingspan Gary Putnam Pontiac MIAirplane Kit Jungmeister-1 33 Golden Age Bi-plane Terry Wisniewski McKees Rocks PA Cap 20 e Thomas McCoy Sterling Heights MIAir plane kit F40-1A Corsair 61 wingspan Mary Lee Quinter Greenville OHAir plane kit Pilot Pitts S-2A Robert Novak Santa Ana CAProline Challenger II Series radio Ralph Gould Jr Ortonville MIil Van Prop RC Schneider Van Prop James Johnson Goshen INK & B 61 RC muffler engine Fred Kentner Cincinnati OHAirplane kit J3 Piper Cub e Craig Paul Turner MERetract Gear Ike Ledoux Toledo OHKraft Series Eighty radio Debbie Clark Toledo OHSuper Hustler 26 engine Minutes - January 19 Executive Council Meeting Items through VII meeting held Orlando FL covered August AMA News section offi cial minutes concluded VIII REPORT ON LEGAL CONCERNS IN ESTABLISHING AMA MUSEUM advice AMAs legal counsel noted contained letter dated January 14 1980 File No 1808 IX FLYING SITE COMMITTEE REPORT Committee report read Chairman C Foreman consisted job description AMA HQ Flying Site Representative detailed definition duties conclusion report Chairman Foreman announced member Horrace Cain resigned Homer Smith appoint ed replacement President accepted report directed Council members respond writing inputs comments develop final recommendation Coun cil action X REPORT ON PROPOSAL FOR NEW POLICY FOR AWARDING FREE MEMBER SHIPS TO CONTEST DIRECTORS MOVED seconded AMA adopt new policy awarding free memberships Contest Directors result rewrite contest class definitions Further Instructions Contest Directors show changes policy effect soon rewritten Instructions Contest Directors sent out new basis CD memberships pro vided free free CD membership AA contest two free CD memberships AAA contest five free CD memberships AAAA contest Class and/or B contests free membership 50 contestants enter regardless en trants free membership will given CD held two B contests during year motion passed 8 4 against II V ED Note FAI team trials effected new structure qualifying stage CD membership semi-final stage free CD memberships finals three free CD mem berships MOVED seconded free member ships provided US hosted world cham pionships same manner given Nats workers motion passed 8 2 against II V 2 abstained VII XI REVIEW OF PROPOSAL TO SEND JACK SMITH AMA LEGAL COUNSELFCC SPECIALIST TO TOLEDO FOR MANU FACTURERS MEETING No action taken reference Toledo since Mr Smith will tend HIA Show Anaheim CA same purpose XII SECRETARY/TREASURER REPORT A General 1 The S/T advised HQ personnel bonding now effect $100000 Ex ecutive Director Comptroller new 1980 policy covers AMA employees $50000 2 The S/T complimented manner HQ invests surplus money maximize interest income risk B National Championships 1 The S/T illustrated discussed some items Nats costs deficits highlighted possibilities Nats Ex ecutive Committee could look potential Nats budget reduction particularly concern ing travel lodging costs 2 Nats Site 1980 President Witt advised Ohio site Wilmington may materialize investigated San Antonio TX alternateadding Lake Charles LA also possibility general consensus subsequent discussion difficulties site situation AMA should still strive produce Nats 1980 MOVED seconded Headquarters proceed Nats negotiations Wilming ton under proposal detailed Novem ber 79 Council meeting go/no go deci sion reached February 5 time Wilmington available Coun cil will notified conference call set up February 10 decide alternate site motion passed unanimously S/T ED abstained C Nats Type Support States Outside US Continent Bill Mathews V request ed committee formed study feasi bility allowing Nats type meets nonmainland statesPuerto Rico Hawaii Alaska President appointed Mathews chairman Jim Scarborough X Homer Smith Xl XIII MUSEUM AT WINGS & WHEELS/AL SO POSSIBLE HQ RELOCATION A Museum President Witt reported meeting Wings & Wheels Museum official Mr Overton describing details offer free museum storage space conjunction operation cost AMA would set-up expenditures such exhibit materials MOVED seconded accept Wings & Wheels offer free museum space motion passed unanimously VII Xl Pres abstained B Headquarters Move lengthy discussion pros cons moving national headquarters operation Wash ington DC based memo circulated President MOVED seconded pursue Springfield OH offer intent ob tain contract soon possible motion failed 5 7 against IV V VII IX X Xl ED September 1980 75 MOVED seconded committee formed study feasibility moving Headquarters taking account current new proposals reporting Council later year viable offer develops motion passed unanimously ED ab stained President appointed B Mathews chair man Dave Brown Chuck Foreman members HQ move committee XIIIa SPECIAL AGENDA ITEM MOVED seconded add agen da Past President Johnny Clemens letter con cerning FAI representation motion passed 6 1 against XI 5 abstained V VII IX X Pres President directed subject discussed Executive Session Mathews absented himself session XIV DUES COMMITTEE REPORT Chair man Grigg clarified function com mittee study ways offering vari able memberships necessarily amount dues Grigg asked inputs Council requested permission hold DC meet ingdate determined himself President approved report given next meeting XV NO 2 AMA MODEL recommenda tion AMA Junior Committee Sig Cub designated AMAs No 2 model discussed Several felt model too advanced Delta Dart begin ners favor progression complexity Due lack first-hand knowledge MOVED seconded Sig model made available Council members build evaluate next Council meet ong no decision now motion passed unanimously Pres ED abstained XVI TELEPHONE CONFERENCEIN DOOR COMMITTEE An appeal Coun cii Chairman FAI Indoor Team Selection Committee allow telephone conference call discussed MOVED seconded approve subject Chairman Indoor Committee submitting Council detailed agenda procedure motion passed unanimously Pres II abstained XVII LIFE INSURANCE SPRING SOLICI TATION MAILING Discussion noted such solicitation insurance companies determined benefit AMA members should permitted approved ex clusivity company MOVED seconded proposed spring solicitation mailing Wohiers Co permitted provided stationery envelopes used does approximate AMAs no AMA endorsement implied motion passed uannimously Pres V abstained XVIII BUILDER OF THE MODEL RULE FOR SCALE No Council action taken noted subject controversial issue 1979 Nats protest subsequently properly dealt ruled upon Scale Contest Board XIX SAFETY COMMITTEE MOVED seconded AMA safe ty committee established motion failed 5 6 against V VII IX Xl ED Pres 1 abstained II discussion noted re cent past such committee attempted found ineffective lack authority enforce recommendations rulings Also proposal too vague intent MOVED seconded Council follow up asking original proposer motion 25 AMA member wirtten District IV VP submit com plete proposal specifics purpose authority motion passed unanimously XX REPORTING OF MINUTES IN MODEL VIA TION attempt alleviate competitive aspect motion making meet ings discourage self-promotion print MOVED seconded future re porting minutes Model viation pro poser seconder motions would omitted except proposer mo tion insists noted because failed motion seconder drew motion passed 6 4 against IV V IX S/T 2 abstained ED Pres XXI EXECUTIVE INSURANCE general consensus agreed prudent sure top salaried executive against de mise incapacity naming Association beneficiary cover costs incurred terim securing replacement President directed Executive Di rector investigate cost such insur ance over under $50000 XXII FIRST CLASS MAILING TO MEM BERS OUTSIDE THE CONTINENTAL US noted AMA members sent mail means other air mail first class outside mainland United States re ceive correspondence very late Pres ident directed such members should sent annual renewal/ballot first class mail XXIII NOMINATION PROCEDURES MOVED seconded nomina tion procedures 1980 same 1979 except nominated must sub mit letter acceptance nominating committee prior start meeting nominations may received up start meeting after motion passed unanimously XXIV BUDGET1980 MOVED seconded 1980 bud get accepted presented motion failed 6 6 against II V X SIT Pres Before after failed motion 29 extensive discussion illustrations explanations various aspects budget attempt reach acceptable compromise MOVED seconded reduce $50000 figure new employees $35000 until further review amd revote revised budget motion passed 7 5 against V IX X SIT Pres REVOTE ON MOTION 29 revised motion 30 revote failed 6 6 against II V X SIT Pres MOVED seconded reduce sala ry cushion figure $5000 accept budget including reduction motion 30 motion passed 10 2 against II Pres Additions 1980 Budget Computer Project Worth recommend ed additional expenditure $10000 special computer project update im prove membership processing B Museum Project Worth recommended additional expenditure $10000 museum project cover setup costs such display cases art work lights MOVED seconded proposed computer museum expenditures $10000 approved motion passed 9 1 against V2 abstained IV Pres XXV HOBBY SHOP PROMOTION OF AMA MEMBERSHIP Special Events Director Larry Bolich showed Council artists concept easel poster designed purpose membership promotion post er would have pockets hold membership blanks PR material poster would pri marily displayed hobby shops After discussion pros cons such endeavor general consensus Mr Bolich authorized proceed distribution via AMA officers local hobby shops XXVI DATE AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING MOVED seconded Council next meet Washington DC May 3 4 day devoted long range planning motion passed 7 1 against II 3 abstained Xl Pres ED President directed AMA would pay extra nights lodging enable Council observe Headquarters operation during working day XXVII FIRST PLACE NATS WINNERS SEEDED TO FAI TEAMS Several reasons unfeasibility concept cited general consensus directly involved FAI team selection process such committees participants should asked views prior Council decision MOVED seconded FAI parti cipants polled concept advancing Nats winners FAI teams motion passed unanimously XXVIII SCALE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS STANDOFF TEAM Worth advised Canadian hosted FAI Scale World Champion ships 1980 would include unofficial Standoff Scale event noted will have official status 1984 Worth fur ther noting close proximity site US asked Council would consid er funding three Standoff Scale team mem bers same official team MOVED seconded AMA fund Standoff Scale team 1980 World Cham pionships same official team motion passed unanimously Note precedent setting ac tion future non-official teams XXIX COUNCIL MEMBER SUCCESSORS President directed Council member recommend successor event becomes impossible fulfill ones time office purpose aid Council replacement decision XXX RC FREQUENCY COORDINATORS Presidents opinion updates frequency information could sent Vice President could disseminate material sees fit designate someone handle frequency coordination informa tion case material would directly sent person meeting adjourned 1010 pm 76 Model Aviation Wriht Field Area BofWPAFB r-VL{j\ AFMuseumright zQjI20/Univ dormitories RdTo wiImingtOflH 0NATS site fl p HousN OR Cincinnati J AreaUniv Exit StLFleidhouse __________________________________________________________Uof C Fieldhouse aes _Parking ow get around three 0 tes 1980 National ContestIC hese maps Bill Elliott St-C II the story HoSt-nr__ FF LIMITS TO NATS PERSONNEL -m00 / ControlllHO N WRIGHT FIELD SITE frrTow Wrgon ayton J 1 N riNATS Site 35 68 WilmingtonII_Wilmington Industrial 275 71Airpark WILMINGTON SITE --Maps Bill Elliott CINCINNATI SITE innati September 1980 77 Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire tlhede Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Ausociate Vie-Presdento Robern C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Gibouleuu 39 High SO. Old Town ME 04468 George Parker 7 Paut Lee MA 01238 Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilhur 6 Laurel Ave. Kittery ME 03904 Nats time almost upon us Give call have malor concern Council con sideration advised will time handling much another fiasco type power struggle Council meeting Something has surely got give cannot continue everyone answering everyone else print getting point really get twice much money recent issues Model Aviation magazine read between lines twice much interpret digest Surely membership could care less recent actions Council dont blame bit recent list frequencies obtained Headquarters legal counsel may conflicting interest some New England Transmitter Location Owner over US ARCO Coin Inc New Haven CT CF & Steel Monson MA7216 Natl Southwire Alum Co over US7216 Siemens-Allis over US7222 Youngstown Sheet & Tube Morris CT7224 American Mud Co Morris CT7232 Monsanto Radio/Coin Co over US Harnischfeger Corp Windsor County VT Envirotech Corp Hartford CT Amax Inc Trumbull CT Stockton Mobilphone Holyoke MA Falcon Coal Co Farmington NH Anacom Co Black Plain RI john Graves Inc Frequency 7208 MHz 7216 Wattsl 100 Power Greenville RI75648 State Rhode Island Cranston RI75648 State Rhode Island District Expo has come gone once Weather goodtoo goodbe cause attendance down bit probably because lot would have attend ed tied up beach trips other fami ly obligations Still well attended though some good flying performances experts Bob Hunt Ernie LaChance Sam Frey Dave Cook Dave Brown Tom Ac ciavatti Bob Fish Seminars also conducted some fliers Bob Wallace gave excellent talk engines Bob Kress presented some great formation pictures discussion about ducted fan propulsion after District meet ing writer Earl Witt Dave Brown John Worth fielded some questions general membership Thanks again helped out behind scenery Delta Dart programs raffle ticket sales display set-up assistance District Model Ex po committee John Jean Smith Charlie Sylvia Abdul Haleem Karim Tom Rebenklau Mark Karli Bob Wilkie Paul Lissell Fred Bellows Tom Acciavatti clubs added assistance CRRC SSRCC Cape Ann RC Club OMAC SAM 16 NEWG Goombahs Millis MAC Central Massa chusetts RC Modelers Bob Caddell did posters probably have forgotten someone again will try catch up next month its called attention just cant have such successful event lot great people helping out person ally say Thanks Again picture shows Cliff Piper Earl Witt Dave Brown like crows fence dur ing Disctict portion meeting Pho John Worth 25 ral Massachusetts RC Modelers photo shows three winners static club dis 1play contest during visit few months ago Left right Bill Russell P-Si Standoff Scale 1entry Hector Couture Trainer Q-Tee Sport Larry Bibeau Sport Scale SE-5A igni 1tio n engine best show Photo Dave Hook 7240 7240 7296 unknown 41 7564 Inc 7564 7564 7564 same club Central Massachusetts RC 68Modelers has prepared Flight Insturction Manual superb job should 30sought other clubs whole AMA professionally done thorough job 8of 11 pages sample certificate new pilot also includes Sigs eight-page brochure Sig Factory Flyers pre flight flying tips Good job guys Write Dave Hook 50 Butler St Worcester MA 01607 see get copy ex cellent publication Next month will list 19 abandoned air port sites listed new bulletin Head quarters obtained Na tional Flight Data Center Maybe someone can make use few New Jersey S Naw York II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grieg District II Vice-Presidees 8387 Badger Drive Lsckpsfl NY 14094 Associate Vice-Presidents Pore Bin,chini 260 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 John Byrne 36-29 213th St Bayside NY 11361 Frank Orench 9 Willow Ave Piocatamay NJ 08854 Hunk Likes 46 Cory Toms River NJ 06753 Adam Sorrier 50 Rundi Rd No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 l4ank Smith 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 ON THE SOAPBOX Contests Probably unsung un heralded district job contest coordinator get credit deserve blame problems delays conflicts district over 150 clubs Now bit mathematics assume approximately 19 non-holiday usable weekends through normal flying season club average wanting hold two contests during period Cheating bit math arrive possibility 16 contests weekend district Thank fully club holds contest year although some clubs hold three Some conflicts inevitable contest coordinators have responsibility assure conflicts dont exist conditions de mand conflicts cause little harm possible coordinators doing yeoman effort thank deeply few conflicts allow knowingly based serious consideration facts case write thank effortsjust once Sportsmanship tough item discuss making enemies hurting feelings Certainly us feel sportsman-like possible though may play letter-of-the-rule game time-to-time Yet times have us stretched rule own ends added bit some what end trophy plaque What about own self-esteem Its really important win beat buddy What important feel have done best honestly possible Believe can actually feel good placing last long tried best OFF THE SOAPBOX AMA needs helpthe help member district country PR director Larry Bolich has excellent program advertising AMA local hobby shops needs help locating shops Check local hobby shop proprietor willing set up placard shop send shop name 78 Model Aviation Effective Communication isatwo-way street AMAs non-paid volunteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind orga nization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Com plete communications linkwritel address Larry care AMA Headquarters help can further grow powerful organization deserve AVP Hank Smith reports first session Central NY STARS Pylon Rac ing saw both novice expert classes 15-500 being flown real oppor tunity get racing lot pres sure expense although host club does put lot time work success such event STARS plan race month quite undertaking 18 entries first race would welcome come out month try hand racing subject contests again VP participates much slower event Have entered three Soaring meets managed place 5th last 2nd order Actually enjoyed last place finish almost much second place excitement competing friends meet its part fun Try contest sometime bet will like AVP Hank Likes sent along two pho tos Jim Cruz explains Ocean County Modelers Atlantic County Sky Blazers joined forces EAA spon sors fly-in Ocean County Airpark fly-in featured numerous experimental flying machines nearly 100 model aircraft Ranger Lenny Mathews Ocean County Club makes ready F-16 8 12 thousand spectators outstanding its such great feeling finish flight receive resounding applausesomething seem lacking competitive con tests just cant believe gratifying feeling after performances pub lic mention recognition club will receive appears West Windsor Flying Club Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45236 Associate Vic-Prsidente Joe Ciben 38980 Valley Forge Dr. Solon OH 44139 FranciS Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heinman SR 108 North Holgane OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut Sr. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkev 217 Eaclid Ass. Scottdole PA 15883 As column being written former District Ill VP Don Lowe preparing fly Mexico World Championships warmup modelers Mexico organized opportunity try out manage ment technique us foreigners Now airlines cooperate have got made column submission time could confirm tickets way District Ill modelers fly competitively international basis have Control Line World Championships team manager AVP Come think Doc Jackson manager last team time competitor Whatever wish Doc team good luck Poland Back elected job ap pointed Corky Heitman AVP asked Corky write up little background him self inclusion hereto show qualifica tions job gives great pleasure appointed AVP District Ill feel honored will can personally help District III feel can represent District Ill well northwest Ohio other areas Per phone conversation follow ing some information pertaining myself have involved aviation life Eastern Airlines 5 years Miami FL during period am licensed pilot flying since 1957 have flown light single twin-engine aircraft became volved RC 1971 have become interested model aircraft over real air craft Dave am too well known however have flown two Nats last year assist ant event director Scale Nats Lin coln NE have flown Canadian Nats both 1977 1978 Mint julep Rough River KY last two years winning Sport 1978 A-26 1/3 scale 1979 Gerry Sport have flown events over country including Vegas QSAA Louisville KY also Tangerine Orlando FL guess Big Scale truly bag really enjoy realism flight big models Trenton has own casino Gamblers Choice Fun-Fly held spring According CD Sal Lucania head wheelerdealer three events poker LeMans touch-and-go event lot luck using cards dice everyone has chance win cashed-in Dick Rod cliffe John Shave Ron Brooks R Nadler J McLaughlin S Karezewsky Sal didnt say event accompanied dancing girls also might make mention trade shows have still attend p05 sible including Chicago Toledo WRAM Show Cleveland other shows fly several Scale events part country have personally involved Contest Director helping put 4the finest large Monster Meets anywhere 1979 39 large airplane contestants AMA sanctioned event tremendous success enjoyed attendance having another Monster Meet August 2 3 1980 Napoleon OH organized Thistledown Flyers Na poleon OH Charter 813 presently have 40 plus members 30 -scale models Thanks Corky Im sure will asset team received nice letter Flying Dutchmen past week will print invite Dear Dave Flying Dutchmen invite stop area whenever have time secretary will make effort write month keep fellow modeler out abreast activities invite anyone District III stop flying field time wel come field located top Mt Penn Reading PA noted having best Control Line fields East Coast have two fully paved 60 circles two 45 paved circles So feel free stop time fly us case youre interested info about club please con tact address Dave Green 923 Washington St 1st Floor Rear Reading PA 19601 See Ya Sincerely Dave Thanks Dave Ill try stop next time Im area hope others will too receive quite few newsletters mail month believe read enjoy too Please keep coming best source keeping up pulse district SEE YOU AT THE NATS PS The morning following writing rest column received August issue MA usual turned first VPs columns stated MA magazine major reason non-profit status IRS must agree com munications membership through some form newsletter etc required IRS old AMA News reprints satis fied requirement seems strange both IRS DC consider MA unrelated business subject non-profit tax status taxed us $211213 $147503 respec tively Check out MA income expense statement page 77 August issue Strange huh September 1980 79 a, y Ltfl4tJVttJ HUHIE UC Blazers piloting very professionally Jet Delaware rict Columbia land h Carolioa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Ausociate VIce-Presldento Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scorry Moyer Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19609 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 910 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 AMA now has full-time flying site repre sentative also full-time assistant execu tive director new assistant executive director Vince Mankowski flying site representative Geoff Styles case familiar two gentlemen have Executive Council vice-presidents opinion could have found anyone didicated ad vancement model aviation Academy Both men very active modelers have backgrounds qualifications real assets AMA Welcome aboard new jobs Vince Geoff Speaking AMA membership report June 6 1980 shows have 69408 members compared 63257 1979 65734 1978 same date Yes AMA alive well growing forecast end 1980 close 80000 members have heard rumors some Ex ecutive Council members voted return magazine Model Aviation back optional status now having second thoughts have received quite few letters about decision made May Council meeting Keep cards letters coming NEED Mode/Aviation Sometimes district vice-president will make dicisions vote issue Council either popular has properly explained AMA membership Quite often decision will generate rash letters protest entire Coun cils decision Most time decision made best interest AMA its members have dual role VPs difficult times vote items pertain mainly AMA operations rather district individual members needs wants Sure elected district represent district keep mind also mem bers board directors large cor poration AMA large corporation whether individual modeler realize make decisions based formation hand Most background information common knowledge little interest individual member really interested day-to day operation AMAs business dividual member interested inhIs national organization whole services available him So keep mind next time de cision made dont like instead just complaining ask VP about facts prompted decision just may learn something about organization operates Enough soap box Lots activity going District IV now contest fun-fly season full swing still lot mall shows scheduled flying demos club fields following day very good way crease membership promote public recog nition Whats Happening District IV First State RC Club officially opened new club field May 17 1980 what hear its very nice field will see lots activity Valley RC Flying Club mall show May 30-3 1 Valley Mall Harrisonburg VA good turnout club mem bers spectators generated quite few possible new club members Randy Ryman secretary club sent well prepared documentary about display lots photographs NVRC Woodbridge RC Clubs joining forces host second annual US Marine Corps Scale f-un Fly August 23-24 US Marine Corps will award trophy best scale model aircraft flown US Marines Southeastern Virginia RC Group under stand SEVRCC may setting up car pool go Nats Anyone Hamp ton-Newport News area interested can contact Larry Woolard 804 868-7013 National Soaring Society August 23-24 will Regional LSF tournament Curles Neck Dairy Farm super flying site 20 miles southeast Richmond Route 5 Fred Gregg will running event fur ther info contact HA Stokely 1504 Horse shoe Circle Virginia Beach VA 23451 Speaking NSS re ceive magazine Sailplane missing very fine magazine dedicated sail plane modelerits excellent DC Radio Control Club Soaring meet will held October 4-5 Manassas Battlefield Park Manassas VA suggest register early will large contest pre-registration forms additional infor mation contact CD Barry Drew 301 87175 34 Triangle Prop Spinners nice letter Bob Nicks president TPS bringing up-to-date clubs activities planning hold AA Control Line con test fall Bob will let know date soon firmed up Ill finish months column poem Contact First State RC Club newsletter Its wives put up us avid modelers Man Little Square Box married man mind sky heart full wonderful plans now am told plans con trolled little square box hands belongs group curious troop principle seems gather crowd gaze cloud clutching box full dreams work night day play would rather fly airplanes eat weather wont stay winds merely delay stuff too stern defeat planes pilot prone run riot crashes dont seem care some balsa glue gadget two soon have back air Some planes have known take off own Sending pilots hot hurried chase Its school hard knocks dont blame box wreck brought home disgrace Ill stick man box hand Though may put gray hairs head will complain werent plane Hed probably chase women instead Alabama ida gia issippi to Rice V South Catalina asote DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Ainocease Vtce-Preuidmso John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lana Jackoon MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thorolee Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr. Delray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Roiling Pork Dr Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00666 Box 1532 Psiardo PR 00648 Cd Moorrnan 70 Fifth St Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Box 4506 Birmingham AL 35206 Tom Thacker 2390C Lawrancaville Hwy Decatur GA 30033 What can make out $1199 Balsa USA Basic Kit challenge facing Flying Gators Gainesville de sign contest will know August 31980 trust will send some pictures winning creations Thinking cutting back building flying model airplanes because getting little older Think over again Gus Henke Gold Coast Radio Controllers just now getting hobby 76 already getting airborne himself soon will working landings Gus guess just youngster compared Vein MacNabb same club Vein over eighty still active flier 80 Model Aviation LIon loldest club member 67 Wesleyyoungest member 414 Doug Kee safety director Pete Shifflett llpresident Miles Turner preparing t -~H Saturday afternoon flying demo ..all back parking lot Despite gusty wind demon stration came off hitch Used television dirty word modelers took away build ing Now however modelers taking tele vision fieldIn form videotape cameras Several newsletters have mentioned contests fun flys etc have pre served videotape showing club meet ings company company hasnt left midnight offer show videotapes last 1000 landings note pleasure Rocket City Radio Controllers intend submit proposal host RC Masters Tournament 1981 hosted Masters 1972 did fine job RCRC has finest RC sites nation provided central city location City Huntsville AL provides site Numerous motels adjacent field RCRC active club volunteers help host contest Watch out Nats Florida Pattern Asso ciation has upgrading pattern flying Florida Five fliers Florida have advanced Master Class Terry Russell Cliff Hiatt Sam Leonard Terry Ferentinos John Thomas Im sure others read about newsletter Tropic Aeros RC Club Other newsletters District V indicate years Nats will attract modelers going big win others going fun continue get great newsletters through mail Some have coming months others like Skyknights Newsletter new arrivals Alas threw away envelope Skyknights Newsletter came before realized editors name listed newsletter cant give him credit deserves column has 21 pictures also short interesting write-ups about three clubs new modelers Daniel Amick Greg Sill Jim Longar nice touch Ive two nice letters Tony Hughes 14-year-old member Walter boro RC Club South Carolina flew Control Line two years winning five tro phies stunt now getting Radio Control picture below Tony Mach 1 before unfortunate one-point landing Rebel Rally contest Tonys next plane will Dean Koger EU-i Webra 61 Speed Someone has suggested Tony crashed Rebel Rally because watching Miss Rebel Rally instead airplane neu tral persons have certified radio culprit regret missing Rebel Rally reasons going meet Tony others including Bill Duane Bill son Marilyn Duane CL contest coordinator won trip Nats Florida State Cham pionships wanted picture Bill issue couldnt get Jacksonville Shown below Junior did get picture Nashville TN recent ly Dean Gardner age 8 busy cleaning fathers Quickee 500 Roy Gardner enjoys help can get Dean co-pilot now will getting pilots seat soon flies HLGs including flying wing father designed / Real People camera crew recently Mobile AL film Mr Art Conner Gulf Coast RC Club flying lawnmow er program will aired sometime fall cant wait pic ture last picture month Steve Durr Nashville fine tuning engine hat Free Flight model Steve flies em wife Nancy retrieves em Thats life Seen RAF Contrail Tales way pave runway build planes out asphalt crash just leave Illinois S Indiana 0 Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 60091J Aasodate VicePrauldenna Chuck Delano 4631 N Mincheer Indianapolis IN 46226 Richard Gerling III 3611 Greentield Rd Onincy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 401 S 8irch Plattshurq MO 04477 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Banavia IL 60510 Helen Olsnn 820 Old Sonhomne University City MO 63132 Jin Sears P0 Ron 309 Ourgin KY 40310 Rob Underwood 4109 Concord Oaks Sn Louis MO 63128 Thanks Dan Pruss pictures Dan CD Jack Hiner 12-foot Aquila XL Picture No 1 set new AMA Open Distance record 4592 miles picture No 2 Jack Hiner Jim McIn tyrewinch master yoreand Al Zolecki assist happy glider get rest after 3 hours 10 minutes hard work September 198081 - 4 articles write about things planned happen going get dose what Ive doing May 24Bloomington IL Sentral Illinois RC Society Enjoyed day two-day Pylon contest SIRS have beautiful place fly Dont miss next year May 25Palatine IL Treetown Modelers CL Contest Combat appeared steady Speed circles use big surprise number Carrier models Out Carrier very popular Although some old-timers out also saw several new faces disappointed low Stunt entrythat first love Come CL Stunters GO FLY Elk Grove Village IL May 31 June 1 Chicagoland RC Clubs Fun-Fly Sport Scale low entry reserved some loot Young Mike Fuller Palos Park RC took 1st Fun-Fly Hal Parenti won Sport Scale again area modelers missing loads fun entering well-managed excellent fun-style contests Although call managed assist compete club fun-fly June 8 Did say compete No really noticed competition St Louis Spirits RC June 14-15 Warbird Races Fellow Skylark Chuck Smith out show should done Well never got together didnt know what trying get together short-cir cuit between ears broke sure-fire winner first heat Chuck got circle too greatly So Mr Hal Parenti thats twice case Spirits Warbird Races way go RC competition enjoy form Pylon and/or Sport Scale Flying As CD Don Holting says Its best two worlds certainly St Peters RC Club St Peters MO hosted Spirits contest due site problem thank two excellent groups wonderful exciting weekend hope entice other clubs too host Warbird Race next year Sunday June 22 Im CD Fun-Fly Contest Monday Tuesday will find West Baden IN Indoor World Champs next Sunday Q-500 Race Day busy time An interesting club meeting result Chuck Markos Chicago Aeronuts giving presentation Skylarks RC Club Peanut Scale FF Rubber Pennyplane etc new world RCers Chuck released Pennyplane several flights around room right back hand received very sincere round applause Thanks Chuck donation time effort enlighten others about world free flight Lets Aug 3 Woodridge IL Woodland Aero Modelers Sport Pylon Aug 17 Northern IL Assoc MA Clubs Special Events Bong WI Aug 16-17 Spirits St Louis Pattern Scale Aug 23-24 McDonnell-Douglas RC Meet Buder Park St Louis Aug 31 Madison City IN RC Flyers Annual Holiday Fun-Fly R Dailey RR1 Box 197 Alexandria IN 46001 Sept 1 KCRC Muscular Dystrophy Flying Circus Lake Jacomo Sept 6-7 Lexington KY MAC Blue Grass Soaring Society Mid-AM Soaring Cham pionships Sept 14 Chicago Aeronuts 18th Annual Old-Timers Meet Bong Field WI much little time Lets much now can well talk about winter over hot toddy See yall Iowa S Michigan S Mienesesa Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Geoff Styles District VII VicePresident 6080 N Lydell Avenue Whitefish Bay WI 53217 Associate VicePresidassts James Clark 4444 Woodniem Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 John C Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St. Milw5ukee WI 53218 Robert D Lundberg 4923 Tioga St. Duluth MN 85804 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr. St Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorstt Dr. MarlisonWi 53711 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Terry Taylor 6303 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 April 19 year Jim Clark AVP District VII Iowa went VA Hospital Des Moines make presentation Mike Hoyt Lt Commander US Navy retd presentation Superior Ser vice Award AMA recognize Mikes contributions over long period time model aviation sad task time let know Mike passed away May 22 will always remembered friends assistance gave models designed Raven pulse jet engine powered first third place jet speed models 1979 Ntinn4ls month would like try get some photos members have sending over district After busy flying want look pictures right Photo two shows Frank Baker Madison WI some multi-engine creationsB-25 B-29 A-26 Frank working Black Widow moment Photo Al Scid VP Februarythis year Berrien Springs High School Helen wont let go swap shops Says always come home take next photo shows Whirlpool pic nic demo Bills club Whirlwinds South west Michigan static displays fly ing demos powered planes gliders over 4000 people seeing show Francis Younkin Davenport Radio Control Society IA sent two pic tures follow very success ful mall showover 150 planes display along cars boats tanks special attraction RODO walking-talking RC robot Francis tells over 5000 people walked through mall saw displays very active club has great flying site county parks loan local bank have financed two 200-foot 30-foot runways like Store front last picture Without trees would hard up woods use models Well guys gals time read will know soon am going leaving Wisconsin Washington DC economic axe slowed up business much around necessary find new place make positive contribu tion coincidence Academy look ing Flying Site Representative after discussions review business background committee offered new responsibilities position Having modeler 42 years find idea being full-time Academy very excit ing because will keep forefront model aviation allow keep touch friends assure will try well job did vicepresident district am very sorry have resign vice-presidency wish express sin cere thanks have assisted will have column write next month hopefully Executive Council will have selected name submission made appoint successor remain der term 82 Model Aviation Mike Hoyt time Superior Service Award presentation Bill Rohring VPMI sent next photo hold ANNUAL SWAP SHOP Arkeesas siaxa Mexico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII VicePresideet 509 So Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Aanocnxe VicePrenideesxs Buzz Averill 9117 La Barranee NE Albuqoerque NM87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Geoe l-lexnpel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley 111927 Commerce PleesanxonTX 78064 Larry Sareor 1415 Manor Or. Baroleeville OK 74003 No District VIII report month Coloxado s aska 0 North Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada 00 80005 Aaaciag Vice-Preuideoxa charles Brennan 2220 Maripone Bled Casper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Jim Rickestn SlOS Cloudes Sioux Falls SD 57103 writing monthly column occuring eve Fathers Day after long day new field Arvada Asso ciated Modelers Arvada CO work day lots raking rocks shoveling dirt fill holes dragging level spots taking turns riding roller problems youve got big work crew lots good-natured enthusiasm com mon goal mind Congratulations AAM new 85 x 500 field Its long time making will scene lots good times Youve done super job keep up good work read short article recently health insurance magazine showing organization could relate its members struck lot similarities article AMA its members could relate assist other just returned one-day visit Vince Mankowski Nebraska gathered head full information attempting sort out assimilate may two seemed parallel Anyway Id like share some thoughts article Geometry AMA times have heard round peg square hole equals misfit about circle triangle geom etry AMA combination fits together also graphically describes rela tionship four vital elements delivery AMA its membership triangle rep resents three distinct components AMA concept AMA Headquarters paid staff Executive Council volunteer staff membership chartered clubs thats us circle represents goals orga nization links three sides tri angle circle shape significant because connotes completeness basic desired charac teristic national organization serving working its membership char tered clubs three sides triangle AMA staff Executive Council member ship coordinate efforts make portion circle closest com plete match ends make goals work everyone InputInput 5 k p -C e 1 5cv Goals C Members/C artered Clubs Input What does geometric design mean AMA member Foremost means part group having unique re sources services readily available have opportunity have direct input whole organization Thats things district vice-presidents always solicitinginput Secondly specific benefits de rived configuration 1 total goals coordinated 2 goals evaluated either changed maintained needed input mentioned earlier 3 cost-effective administration organization occurs alternatives examined appropriate 4 over under-utilization programs/ser vices adjusted needed ultimately influenced input Theres word again input Input important con tinued meeting needs changes maintenance services continue meaningful way hope will give receive put constructively thought alternatives needed thought meeting goals local national level critically needed often can geometry AMA can will work cooperation lots key words above thoughts give some thinking through lets hear Weve got lot great folks around Dis trict IX have taken time effort inform us activities Hats off making modeling known felt positive way Keep pictures letters comm folks Jefco Aeromodelers recently put minishow display promote modeling Picture Vernon Wolfethe e Pitts 5-2 Don Holinger Sr scratch built PT-19 District IX RC Contest Coordi nator George Hunter fine people District IX include Mike Doran Dave Reiber George Lieb shown holding awards well earned deserved helping Nats last year Dave CL Speed director George directed Navy Carrier Mike assistant group picture below shows some Brookings SD Barnstormers Club Its great see some ladies young folks taking active part club activities Keep up good work MODEL SHOWS Axizexa erora ii 0 Nevada C ttah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armear Lane Redenda Beach CA 90278 Axacciage VicePresident Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94590 Ales Chisolm 1100 West Shaw Fresno CA 93711 tvnne Konbe 2401 zesre 0 Lu vegui Nv 89102 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Ri B Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Slream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beach CA 90808 Keish Whixney 14465 Jupiter Salt Lake City UT 04117 Theres good chance next year will see beginning two-class license system Open fliers want read carefully let know opinions before vote after Council voted start issuing com petitors license extra cost sometime near future cost difference hasnt decided guess would $5 has determined what level competition would excluded Perhaps could required class meets up Let know feelings matter rationale lot extra work involved supporting competitive flier what record keeping sanctioning Also run-of-the-mill flier com plains paying same rates potentially dangerous eyes com petition flier Speaking sanctions will equal fee sanctions next year will September 1980 83 cost $5 regardless level free sanction issued Class AA meet up has eliminated small step towards curb ing abuse free CD membership some clubs As told last month require ment 50 contestants has dropped order qualify free membership upon running meet has busy month travel started cycle return visit San Gabriel Valley Radio Control League SGVRCL Prior meeting invited once again dinner Bill OBelmitos house Bills wife Boots knows Im runner com plete voracious appetite capability eat about anything stuffed till afraid couldnt stand up good sure want thank two fantastic hospitality arrived meeting site hour ahead scheduled start time because club has building demonstration time evenings instruction consisted demonstration put balsa skin foam wing core demonstration master builder George Flynn sure made look easy follow exam pies meeting conducted club Presi dent Bill OBelmito SGVRCL growing have about 80 members now asked bring great Scale film Modelings Grand Illusions club really enjoyed few days later headed north Ventura visit Ventura County Comets radio club over 20 years old meets plush meeting rooms Ive seen Deep deep carpeting wallpaper potted palms sofas some niceties have Youd surprised clubs use bank community rooms hold meet ings like Comets use Anyhow invited member Don Thomey meeting conducted President Howard Broughton After meeting met fellow name Lou Stavros doing book life Dan Bunch produced Bunch engine managed get lucky once won door prize gallon K&B 500 fuel club shown Modelings Grand Illusions like other clubs before thoroughly enjoyed Aerospace Corporation El Segundo has club among its employees meet noon once month attended June meet ing Harry Apoians request Bob Boucher Astro Flight electric motor fame some slides electric-powered solar-powered no batteries Gossamer Pen guin Hes working Paul MacCready rust recently successful flight plane assisted off ground bungee cord once air solar cells sustain flight geared-down 500 1 electric motor Very interesting does work next club meeting invited Scale Squadron Southern Cali fornia Radio Control Scale group sur prised its size no idea Scale such large following Indeed Bert Baker club member once told scale alive well Southern California Being Scale club absolutely enioyed Modelings Grand Illusions showed film end business meeting conducted club President Bob Olson final club meeting attended monthly meeting Pomona Valley Model Airplane Club radio club 10cated town Upland meeting run President Hershel Silverstone club has problem unauthor ized flying site However theyve worked out agreement sheriffs department sheriff will patrol area random times weekends Any flier spotted may asked show three items leave field 1 AMA license2 FCC license 3 club membership card local law enforcement agency glad help out showed club Modelings Grand Illu sions thought terrific couple Combat fliers came house other evening some informa tion wanted include report Steve Hills Rich Von Lopez running Combat Nats want know event will put after Junior-Senior Fast Combat over believe aforementioned event Thursday hA event will double elimi nation 012 lines 35 feet long No age classes also want mention working Y2A foam Combat kit released soon Rich FAI Combat Team Selec tion Committee wants address phone number listed interested parties can readily get touch him Richs address 7742 Redlands Street Apt D 2039 Piaya Del Rey CA 90291 phone 213 821-0857 AVP Las Vegas Lonnie Kroeber sent some information goings-on Ne vada reports local Old-Timer Free Flight Radio Control bunch VAMPS putting national meet Old-Timer fly ing 14th 15th February 1981 goes say /4-Scale group some RC clubs putting mall show Vegas area various clubs also planning gettogether banquet meeting no date has set could real whing-ding tend things large grandi ose scale Vegas Im looking forward attending Despite busy schedule could probab ly fit club meeting Drop line Dont forget have AMA booth avail able mall shows currently Santa Barbara could house few days THERMALS Alaska Idaho Montana S Oregon inston XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate VicePreeldenags Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pomtelto 1083201 Simon Ornate Ri 1 Boo 48 Broodviem MT 59015 Ed McCollouqh 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Rocjo 26608 Dover Ct. Kent WA 98031 Don zipoy 21418 NE Main St. Redmond WA 95052 No Mother District XI cov ered ash Yes flying model air planes regularly everything fine Yes Mother will careful next time have no doubt heard about erupt ing Mount St Helens media effect area has dis torted Most damage circle about 30 miles around mountain heaviest ash fall traveled northeasterly direction eventually went clear across country Damage outside circle limit ed life very difficult time Yakima Valley Modelers having 10th Annual Fun Fly weekend turned out Mother Nature doing thing 70 miles away following report sent Ed Burns Zillah fun fly actually held Saturdays contest went smoothly fine weather forecast better weather next day Daylight broke 524 am everything looked fine Everyone ready 910 am first flight taxied pits 930 tempera ture 70 degrees contestants active ly engaged event south west darkening sky noticed looked like front about 40000 feet everyone keeping eye fast-moving front wondering famed Zillah weather would deteriorate full-blown storm full size Beechcraft Debonair landed dirt strip north taxied area short radio bulletin heard Mt St Helens erupted confirmation came Beechcraft pilot announcement made public address system sky beginning look bad fun fly continued now AM radios picking up news Lightning thunder 1030 contest accelerated finish least round temperature fell began get really dark. dark mid night As last contestant round took off bits volcanic dust began fall ash falling heavily final land ing round complete decided stop contest Contest Director Bill Tucker just ended first AMA sanctioned event due erupting volcano rest activities carried flashlight 1100 am Lanterns required award trophies find pack gear etc time ready leave pitch black visibility zero passes closed populated Seattle area due lack visibility slip pery roads Most out-of-towners did get home night accepted offers local members stay overnight started home have stop along road campers About 630 pm Seattle fliers holed up Dennys others found motels Most managed get home next day going south toward Portland south Oregon north along west side mountain Regardless contest placing arrived home contestants know May 18 1980 attended one-ina-million event events day may require change rule book cover volcanoes sure made impression present month later things less back normal Only few areas still plagued blowing ash gray mud mountain Flying has returned normal weather cooperates mountain still quiet Mother Nature probably still dying laughter 84 Model Aviation JUNIOI FLIGHT / EDWHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Ste New York NY 10005 What Junior What Senior AMA definition course accord ing age current range being under 15 July first Junior AMA members 15 older under 19 years July first Seniors hasnt always thus Originally Academy founded mid 1930s Junior age classification un der 16 years July first Senior 16 older under 21 years July first Back 1 930s just about modeler teenager fitted rather conven iently prevalent idea boy became man age 21 16-year-old dividing line good split teenagers Over 21 called Open no very good reason nobody cared very much few old men flew model air planes beginner versus expert question didnt exist either since fliers young few modelers dropped out went work college really didnt mat ter either since always plenty Juniors Seniors take places few very few kept active past age 21 move old men category didnt prove problem newcomers Open class pretty much themselves very little competition oldsters Things Ijave changed awful lot course ranks teenage modelers have thinned out About 1968 Bud Tenny got idea Junior ranks always some excellent fliers winning contests discouraged younger less ex pert fliers Although will always few outstanding contestants through com bination superior guidance natural abil ity no matter age limit set might possibly have some improvement dropping upper age AMA Junior age category 16 15 Bud lenny trying make small im provement no idea horrible things escaped opened Pandoras box could have foreseen what happen would never have recommended change Unfortunately some people just cant vote yes no rules change proposal time got through lowered Junior age low ered Senior age well has total disasterl time Senior age limit should anything have raised lowered suppose thinking along line since boy went war 18 could vote 18 now legal age 18 insult lower Senior age 18 understand thinkingit popular certainly very poor very naive thinking did consider actual situation Originally AMA Junior Senior age categories served purpose adequately purpose course being divide huge number teenage modelers well possible somewhere along line expertise position society current age classifications making little change Junior age bracket actually reducing numbers trifle new ruling simply decimated Seniors Take look contest results see Seniors participated know something wrong time Seniors becoming few far tween reduced ranks further Modelers now have fewer years participate Seniors just time lives subjected diverting activities Seniors still hanging suddenly forced age 18 now overwhelmingly dominant Open class compete model ers 20 50 years experience aeromodeling losing partici pants 18 21-year-old bracket AMA its non-wisdom made tough er fact voting age has nothing contest flying other easily recognized things dosuch learning drive dating participating sports attending college 1930s 25% went college now its 70% looking job starting career getting married settling down having children factors affecting contest flying Some modelers tell us forget young sters start recruiting modelers around age 25 have settled down bit Such thinking can considered pragmatic wrong since AMAs responsibility pro mote aeromodeling ages Just AMA wrong beginning ignoringadults would wrong now abandon young er modelers Such thinking does however recognize all-important fact society has changed new phase building flying starts individual mature has settled less permanent pat tern present age groupings out-ofwhack would far better have AMA Juniors up through age 20 Seniors up through age 30 what have now Currently contest attendance poor Junior Senior age classifications trophies go begging Sometimes contest managers complete misunderstanding situation combine Seniors Open result Seniors usually get clob bered still arent enough Juniors Such combination often result contest managers having sons daughters Junior bracket attempt has made eliminate Senior competition kids become Seniors shoe shifts other foot set up contests combined Junior/Senior events eventually kids get over 18 have compete adults real mess finally recognized knowIve through will course always some un fairness some trauma modeler passes age level next aim have brackets make much sense possible nonsense great have proposed contests different events different levels exper tise rather age separate contest ants Since really interested greatest number modelers having good time competing other think good idea would like see contests divided believe equally fair outstanding juniors Seniors rec ognized such believe age categories should continue records kept age categories Well now what should Academys age classifications Junior Since would raise Senior age level considerably probab ly line raise Junior level 1610 specific AMA Junior age classification should under 17 July first Senior upper age limit Seniors should raised 25 specifically under 26 July first Senior years important years good contestants need coddled battered Seniors need competition among own peers 20-year-old would like come back school dust off old model go out compete keep hand others doing likewise likely bother has compete present Open class Open class currently comprises al AMAs membership Open contest ants far outnumber younger modelers con tests will Open age bracket harm reduce its numbers bit As far present records go change recommended AMA age limits should cause single record dropped since ages move up think 25-year-old modeler would object being called Senior dont call three age groups B C want naming page Junior Flight no reference being made AMA Junior age bracket Junior case simply means young beginner terms days aeromodelers 25 young Note AMA Junior Flight Postal Contests contestants up through age 18 reference made nowadays monster Junior Problem reference acutally being made beginnersyoung older old Perhaps should call Beginner Problem approach however must vary Lack craftsmanship short attention span must considered Juniors Competing activities have rec ognized Seniors Widely varying de grees expertise problem Open definitions AMA Junior Senior Open age classifications must brought up date formal rules change proposal must sent prior September 1 1980 included next set changes What think Let know let district officers know let AMA Head quarters know Change good itself change better See next month September 1980 85
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/09
Page Numbers: 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85
r AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents L L Homeowners Coverage Model Aircraft article originally appeared October 1979 issue reprinted now benefit may have missed first time around Ever since courts Pennsylvania up held ruling excludes model aircraft coverage homeowners insurance policy has confusion over whether AMAs liability protection primary sec ondary subject described Model viation magazine March 79 issue page 73 also RC Modeler magazine August 79 issue page 60 Regardless AMAs coverage applies other coverage doesnt So surest protec tion AMA member covered automatically However should rash claims against AMAs coverage its reasonable expect AMAs cost go up ultimate effect amount AMA dues Obviously therefore desirable re verse situation because Penn sylvania ruling model aircraft treated same full-scale people-carrying aircraft likely happen because pow insurance companies have alerted idea model aircraft accidents can ex pensive though rare like ly go back previous situation models regarded toys unlikely cause problems So though Pennsylvania decision commonly regarded ridiculous chances overturning slim thing legal fight reversal courts would expensive idea holding down costs compromised theres another approach successfully applied already has restored model aircraft coverage some homeowners policies no extra cost idea has advised Alex Chisolm AMA member also independent insurance agent Alex AMA District X Vice-President few years ago long-time leader model activities Fresno area California provides insurance protection number West Coast model firms insur ance companies provided AMAs basic mem bership coverage awhile during mid-70s Thus Alex knows business sugges tion no mere pipe dream What has done endorsement added homeowner policies says aircraft exclusion clause does apply model boats model airplanes Such re quest coming independent insurance agent has some weight Alex has gotten ac ceptance number modeling clients several different companies can can others Its worth try goal starting movement get insurance com panies accept models what Alexs own words subject concerning case homeowners insurer denied claim court backed up claiming RC model airplane just much aircraft passengercarrying 747 might have made both insurer court look absolutely ridicu lous its fact life insurer can find loophole big claim would pretty stupid go ahead pay About 15 years ago could see possi bility type thing happening forms coverage specifically de signed aircraft airports allied activ ity written aircraft insurers insurers write homeowners policies Homeowners policies include liability surance kinds hobbies sports cluding golf hunting fishing baseball whatever first introduced about 1954 same aircraft exclusion used still use today Since have discovered RC insurance companies havent discovered us feel have legitimate need theyll remove aircraft ex clusion fly model airplanes Back 1964 Harold Cox AMA member claims manager leading insurance company worked out clarification intent aircraft exclusion al lows insurance company insure liability model airplanes Since time have insured several model airplane enthusiasts primary lia bility attaching endorsement homeowners policy business liability policy did submit wording company have always accepted made clarification part policy have never yet submitted endorse ment turned down knowl edgeable underwriter understood agreed fol lowing wording applies modify aircraft exclusion follows aircraft exclusion relating watercraft aircraft does ap ply model boats model airplanes hobby variety September 198071 Lots ot action tfle busy AMA ooorn auring Soutnwi Modelers onow iw waL Headquarters staff member Carl Maroney foreground assisted local AMA volun teers Velma Teubner Helen Randolph Presidents OUTLc3DK Earl F Witt 26 Warwick Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 FROM RED TO BLACK event did read AMA financial report published last months Model Aviation orga nization much healthier position 1978 became President Academy 1979 red $58135 deficit due failure institute moderate dues increase 1977 became apparent going hit deficit position spite slight loss membership drastic dues crease 1979 ended year black $161104 surplus year topped 70000 membership mark early June rate despite inflationary costs increased number staff personnel Headquart ers dont anticipate need basic dues increase next year MAGAZINE ISSUE Councils decision 1978 make Model viation magazine mandatory caused great deal dissension attributed loss membership 1979 decision response Council members myself includ ed made inquiries issue vari ous club district group meetings -as well surveys After nearly year half inquiries mem bership input majority Coun cil voted make magazine optional 1981 vote no rash decision small influential faction AMA making concerted effort fluence Council members voting pptional magazine change vote Most comments have received before since vote have favored action taken opinion Council members responsibly representing majority mem bership AMA bylaws require official AMA publication distribute Academy information membership official publication currently con tained Model Aviation cost borne magazine anticipated magazine becoming op tional cost required publica tion will added basic dues will somewhat reduce difference between $25 membership magazine non-magazine member ship minimize financial impact Model viation becoming optional USA INDOOR WORLD CHAMPIONS United States Indoor Team victorious World Indoor Champi onships held West Baden IN June 20 through 24 Indoor flying has often compared chesslittle motion lot tension World Cham pionships year no exception After three days flying both team individual championships de cided within last two hours Jim Richmond reigning World Cham pion US good flight previous two days flying made two excellent flights third day placing him lead dividual championship total 71 minutes 29 seconds less three hours go team championships Erv Rodemsky US Team made flight 35 minutes 36 seconds along first days flight 36 minutes 23 seconds gave him total 71 minutes 59 seconds lrvs flight made him Individual World Champion brought US Team score up first place after three days lagging behind leaders extremely close competi tion After Erv Rodemskys flight Dave Pymm United Kingdom flight potential 38 minutes un til collided protective barrier encountered difficulty con trollable pitch propeller flight 35 minutes 56 seconds needed beat US team Only 30 seconds separated individual cham pions minute 56 seconds separated first second place teams have opportunity ob serving top-notch indoor meet recom mend take advantage tech nology adjustments rubber torque etc low speed models unbe lievable uninitiated technol ogy contributed greatly manpow ered flight United States Gossa mer Condor flight across English Channel last year 72 Model Aviation Happy Texans Southwest Modelers Show L-R Dave Sweeny Ed Turner Leslie Norman Joe Percy Bruce Norman trophy iust won West Coast RC SAM Cham pionships winning 10 30 places FREE FLIGHT PUBLICATIONS have found Free Flight Model ers outstanding documenting activities World Outdoor Free Flight Championships Taft last year National Free Flight Society put out International Plan Book Edited Dave Linstrum book features drawings photos technical data 109 models flown 1979 Championships Taft year Indoor Championships troduced World Free Flight Re view published World Free Flight Press edited William R Hartill beautiful hard-cover book listed Volumc 1975-1976-1977 edition profusely illustrated 52 color photos 622 black white photos 199 full page drawings its 416 pages having participated type competition years found narrative extremely interest ing informative non-free flight competitor believe others would also find 1980 SOARING TEAM SELECTION site selection US Soaring Team finals became Presidential de cision year policy ever possible practical let participants determine own flying schedule interference other officers ballot taken among participants selection final site about half partici pants answering no clear ma jority27 opted California 30 Nebraska 27 Florida felt sufficient time addi tional balloting After two weeks talking various members committee participants designated Southern California site team selection finals initial inclination designate Nebraska since received votes course deliber ations informed sod farm meet proposed being stripped some degree no assurance would acceptable flying September Subsequent decision have informed Allen Worrest Lincoln farm has further stripped owners wish withdraw offer farm soaring team selection site California selected over Florida based information greater number participants West Eastminimizing travel largest numberand Labor Day close hurricane season Flori da concluding factor picking California firm indication California would make bid World Championships 1980 championship bid accepted would desirable have team selec tion area event held 1980 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS number entries Na tional Championships running consid erably ahead previous years promis ing largest Nationals recent AMA history have talked number indi viduals plan attend few days Nationals strictly specta tors should receiving issue magazine shortly before start Nationals August 10 through 17 Wilmington OH event decide go spectator fol lowing flying schedule indoor events will held first two days Nationals University Cincinnati outdoor Free Flight events will run Tuesday through Saturday Wright Field near Dayton OH Control Line events will Monday through Saturday Wil mington Radio Control Pattern Wil mington will Monday through Satur day morning finals taking place Friday Saturday mornings Pylon events take place afternoon Monday through Friday Wilmington Helicopter will Wright Field Monday Tuesday Wright Field will host RC Soaring event Wednes day through Saturday Scale generally drawing largest number specta tors will begin 530 pm Friday noon Saturday 8 am 2 pm Sunday Wilmington AMA FILM LIBRARY AMA Chartered Clubs adult AMA mem bers have access AMA Film Library presently consisting 14 16mm filmsmost color sound Theyre great way add sparkle club meeting increase attendance Chartered clubs have priority film rental also pay least$5 except $8 THOSE MARVELOUS MINIATURES rental Chartered Clubs $10 others$15 THOSE MARVELOUS MINIATURES cases refundable deposit $50 rental fee must made Following partial list films available full list information order form write AMA HQ Film Library 815 Fifteenth St NW Washington DC 20005 please enclose pre addressed stamped envelope MODELINGS GRAND ILLUSIONS New 1979 film types sizes Scale model aircraft Peanut rubber-powered types huge RC types flown 78 Scale World Championships England about 36 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber THOSE MARVELOUS MINIATURES Re leased 1978 Spectacular footage model flying taken over country including model typesthough Scale predomi nates Its all-inclusive cross-section model aviationthe complete story modeling activity ever attempted Excellent general public well modelers about 46 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber FUN FOR LIFETIME Trade Shows WRAMS NY Toledo MACS CA about 20 mInutes AMA film Jay Gerber TO FLY No model flying spec tacular film fun history aviation Donated AMA Continental Oil Co film featured Smithsonian Insti tution its new National Air & Space Muse um About 30 minutes Shows ballooning hang gliding aerobatics commercial mili tary including Blue Angels Navy Team WINGS & THINGS Music no narration About 25 minutes General interest British made film Great age group Excellent coverage types model flying FLY EM BREAK EM FIX EM 1972 Scale Model flying Rhinebeck NY About 20 minutes Produced Jerry Joseph East man Kodak Co 1971 RC AEROBATIC WORLD CHAMPION SHIPS Doylestown PA About 25 minutes AMA film Jay Gerber Continued paqe 74 September 198073 Nats Committees met June 12 optimize use available space Aerial view Wilmington Nationals Site SECRETARY-TREASURERS REPORT Jim McNeiIt AMA Secretary-Treasurer 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 L J Annaratone Jr Memphis TN wrote magazine problem forwarded Kip Smythe membership department straight ened mess immediately Did read letter Kip wrote published last month MA Well Kip correct thinking better him handle such problems Ijust forward him Feel free write either us have pro lem dues mag whatever both want help depart ments AMA Headquarters efficient speedy Kips Larry Miles Mission KS writes guy Independence MO flying Combat last years Nats Larry lives near him cant find him Will CL Combat flier Missouri please stand up Larry adds should charter buses transport fliers Nats now save money fuel Good idea Larry after bus picks up have loop down through Birmingham pick up too Fiesta Five Flags Free Flight meet Pensacola FL now probably largest prestigious meet east Mississippi Free Flight ginning its fourth decade has run continuously since late SOs Mr Tommy MacLaughlin Various fields provided year Pensacola area United States Navy field minimum square mile beautiful mowed grass helicopter fields year 1980 nearly hun dred contestants came far away Baltimore MD Texas compete came attempt qualifying FAI teams quality competition unbelievable Max flights common rain drops Free Flight enthusiasts want action go Pensacola next June Fat trophies other good stuff Shown bottom left family top fliers live Dallas TX drive Pensacola heat com petition L-R Bill Burks daughter Patty middle Carolyn Burks Daughter Patty flies hA Chuck Glider Bill Carolyn fly just about everything Pretty wife Carolyn just good Bill hobby beat him out high point other day Fort Worth Free Flight meet ran up string nine max flights Gas folks. slim lithe gentleman shown chief timekeeper Fiesta Free Flight meet Herbert Jordan has team slaves keep books help time fliers Herbert helicopter expert used compete against late AMA President CO Wright various Nats event As can see picture above some Americas top experts attend function Last year Mr Mark Valarius buried everybody high point honors Pensacola snap two dedicated RC fliers Mr William Akers Mr Gary Wright Birmingham AL posing Bills near quarter-scale Stearman Bi plane flies super too have problem write See next month. Film Library Continued page 73 THE CHOPPERS About 20 minutes showing history construction flying RC helicopters AMA film Jay Gerber 180 IS MAX Free Flight World Champion ships Sweden1971 Professional Canadian film about 25 minutes AMA EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING FE8RUARY 1973 About 30 minutes focus ing particular decision show Council operates represent AMA members AMA film Jay Gerber AEROLYMPICS 1974 World Champion ships International events Lakehurst NJ Included segments showing CL RC Scale RC Soaring No Indoor RC Pylon Old Timer activities No narration has musical background original music AMA film Jay Gerber 1974 NATS PART Lake Charles LA No sound About 25 minutes Covers CL Rat Race Stunt Scale FF General RC Pattern Good someone can narrate AMA film Jay Gerber 74 Model Aviation three Texas Free Flight blue bloods lourneved 1300 miles round trip Pen sacola meet L-R Mark Valarius CC Johnson Frank Parmenter Mark 1974 US Grand National Champion 1974 Nats CC captain 1941 Moffitt Team won 1940 Stout Trophy Frank needs no introduction has won himself place US Wake field teams anyone history represented country 1965 1969 1971 1973 three walk Florida annual Fiesta meet strike fear hearts competitors Club Donations Support AMA Programs years two outstanding AMA clubs have made generous contributions support AMA activities clubs Toledo Weak Signals Ohio Mid-Hud son RC Society New York year Toledo club has donated total $850 $250 will spon sorship RC event 1980 National Championships $600 AMA Schol arship Fund Mid-Hudson club has donated $300 support Scale Team Fund fund supports US Scale teams such rep resenting AMA USA year World Championships Canada 1980 TOLEDO RAFFLE WINNERS Charles Murphy Harrisville MIMRC Series 805 radio D F Malott Lansing MIStenson Reli ant 5R6 kit Bob Coury Tecumseh MIExpert Mark II Buddy Box Model TC 31 five-channel radio Bruce J Johnson Morris ILCox Sanwa six-channel radio Merle Sizemore Cincinnati OHRoyal Supersport five-channel radio Fred R Elias Jr Warren MIRoyal B17 Flying Fortress kit Douglas Smith Newburgh INTopflite F8F2 Bearcat kit George King Astabula OHTiporare Deluxe Pattern Plane kit Henry Kaczorowski Warren Ml Prather Deep Vee RC Racing Boat 40 inches G C Brubaker Newcomerstown OH Aeronca Champion e Jack Shreve Millington MIArrow F3A Model 63 wingspan Steve D Somodi Lavonia MIPilot Cita bria-20 Mike Cisler Brighton MIPilot Piper Tomahawk 20 Brenda Berlin Effingham ILDaca-Model Products Field Box Rob Sandera Howell MISkybolt Scale Jim Papst Saginaw MIMig 15 ducted fan Jim Carter Taylor MIUS 60 FS RC en gine Keith Bergquist Fairfield CTHobby Shack Aero Sport T600 six-channel radio Jack Salmon Berwyn PACannon RC Systems four-channel radio Robert Lawrence Fort Wayne INSuper Tiger 60 Series engine Mike Rosenberger Richmond INFox Twin engine Jim Smith Mishawaka INHB 61 PDP RC engine Joe Bertin Poland OHOPS Schurnley 40 engine John Lunsford Jacksonville FLOPS 60 engine Peter Mazur Aurora ILTower Hobbies TH 6 six-channel radio Janet Schneider Toledo OHOS Max 61 VF RC engine Trey White Frederick MDFutaba FP 6 FN six-channel radio R P Asher Toledo OHTartan 134 Scale engine G J Mersing Toledo OHAirplane kit Pitts-52A-41 wingspan Gary Putnam Pontiac MIAirplane Kit Jungmeister-1 33 Golden Age Bi-plane Terry Wisniewski McKees Rocks PA Cap 20 e Thomas McCoy Sterling Heights MIAir plane kit F40-1A Corsair 61 wingspan Mary Lee Quinter Greenville OHAir plane kit Pilot Pitts S-2A Robert Novak Santa Ana CAProline Challenger II Series radio Ralph Gould Jr Ortonville MIil Van Prop RC Schneider Van Prop James Johnson Goshen INK & B 61 RC muffler engine Fred Kentner Cincinnati OHAirplane kit J3 Piper Cub e Craig Paul Turner MERetract Gear Ike Ledoux Toledo OHKraft Series Eighty radio Debbie Clark Toledo OHSuper Hustler 26 engine Minutes - January 19 Executive Council Meeting Items through VII meeting held Orlando FL covered August AMA News section offi cial minutes concluded VIII REPORT ON LEGAL CONCERNS IN ESTABLISHING AMA MUSEUM advice AMAs legal counsel noted contained letter dated January 14 1980 File No 1808 IX FLYING SITE COMMITTEE REPORT Committee report read Chairman C Foreman consisted job description AMA HQ Flying Site Representative detailed definition duties conclusion report Chairman Foreman announced member Horrace Cain resigned Homer Smith appoint ed replacement President accepted report directed Council members respond writing inputs comments develop final recommendation Coun cil action X REPORT ON PROPOSAL FOR NEW POLICY FOR AWARDING FREE MEMBER SHIPS TO CONTEST DIRECTORS MOVED seconded AMA adopt new policy awarding free memberships Contest Directors result rewrite contest class definitions Further Instructions Contest Directors show changes policy effect soon rewritten Instructions Contest Directors sent out new basis CD memberships pro vided free free CD membership AA contest two free CD memberships AAA contest five free CD memberships AAAA contest Class and/or B contests free membership 50 contestants enter regardless en trants free membership will given CD held two B contests during year motion passed 8 4 against II V ED Note FAI team trials effected new structure qualifying stage CD membership semi-final stage free CD memberships finals three free CD mem berships MOVED seconded free member ships provided US hosted world cham pionships same manner given Nats workers motion passed 8 2 against II V 2 abstained VII XI REVIEW OF PROPOSAL TO SEND JACK SMITH AMA LEGAL COUNSELFCC SPECIALIST TO TOLEDO FOR MANU FACTURERS MEETING No action taken reference Toledo since Mr Smith will tend HIA Show Anaheim CA same purpose XII SECRETARY/TREASURER REPORT A General 1 The S/T advised HQ personnel bonding now effect $100000 Ex ecutive Director Comptroller new 1980 policy covers AMA employees $50000 2 The S/T complimented manner HQ invests surplus money maximize interest income risk B National Championships 1 The S/T illustrated discussed some items Nats costs deficits highlighted possibilities Nats Ex ecutive Committee could look potential Nats budget reduction particularly concern ing travel lodging costs 2 Nats Site 1980 President Witt advised Ohio site Wilmington may materialize investigated San Antonio TX alternateadding Lake Charles LA also possibility general consensus subsequent discussion difficulties site situation AMA should still strive produce Nats 1980 MOVED seconded Headquarters proceed Nats negotiations Wilming ton under proposal detailed Novem ber 79 Council meeting go/no go deci sion reached February 5 time Wilmington available Coun cil will notified conference call set up February 10 decide alternate site motion passed unanimously S/T ED abstained C Nats Type Support States Outside US Continent Bill Mathews V request ed committee formed study feasi bility allowing Nats type meets nonmainland statesPuerto Rico Hawaii Alaska President appointed Mathews chairman Jim Scarborough X Homer Smith Xl XIII MUSEUM AT WINGS & WHEELS/AL SO POSSIBLE HQ RELOCATION A Museum President Witt reported meeting Wings & Wheels Museum official Mr Overton describing details offer free museum storage space conjunction operation cost AMA would set-up expenditures such exhibit materials MOVED seconded accept Wings & Wheels offer free museum space motion passed unanimously VII Xl Pres abstained B Headquarters Move lengthy discussion pros cons moving national headquarters operation Wash ington DC based memo circulated President MOVED seconded pursue Springfield OH offer intent ob tain contract soon possible motion failed 5 7 against IV V VII IX X Xl ED September 1980 75 MOVED seconded committee formed study feasibility moving Headquarters taking account current new proposals reporting Council later year viable offer develops motion passed unanimously ED ab stained President appointed B Mathews chair man Dave Brown Chuck Foreman members HQ move committee XIIIa SPECIAL AGENDA ITEM MOVED seconded add agen da Past President Johnny Clemens letter con cerning FAI representation motion passed 6 1 against XI 5 abstained V VII IX X Pres President directed subject discussed Executive Session Mathews absented himself session XIV DUES COMMITTEE REPORT Chair man Grigg clarified function com mittee study ways offering vari able memberships necessarily amount dues Grigg asked inputs Council requested permission hold DC meet ingdate determined himself President approved report given next meeting XV NO 2 AMA MODEL recommenda tion AMA Junior Committee Sig Cub designated AMAs No 2 model discussed Several felt model too advanced Delta Dart begin ners favor progression complexity Due lack first-hand knowledge MOVED seconded Sig model made available Council members build evaluate next Council meet ong no decision now motion passed unanimously Pres ED abstained XVI TELEPHONE CONFERENCEIN DOOR COMMITTEE An appeal Coun cii Chairman FAI Indoor Team Selection Committee allow telephone conference call discussed MOVED seconded approve subject Chairman Indoor Committee submitting Council detailed agenda procedure motion passed unanimously Pres II abstained XVII LIFE INSURANCE SPRING SOLICI TATION MAILING Discussion noted such solicitation insurance companies determined benefit AMA members should permitted approved ex clusivity company MOVED seconded proposed spring solicitation mailing Wohiers Co permitted provided stationery envelopes used does approximate AMAs no AMA endorsement implied motion passed uannimously Pres V abstained XVIII BUILDER OF THE MODEL RULE FOR SCALE No Council action taken noted subject controversial issue 1979 Nats protest subsequently properly dealt ruled upon Scale Contest Board XIX SAFETY COMMITTEE MOVED seconded AMA safe ty committee established motion failed 5 6 against V VII IX Xl ED Pres 1 abstained II discussion noted re cent past such committee attempted found ineffective lack authority enforce recommendations rulings Also proposal too vague intent MOVED seconded Council follow up asking original proposer motion 25 AMA member wirtten District IV VP submit com plete proposal specifics purpose authority motion passed unanimously XX REPORTING OF MINUTES IN MODEL VIA TION attempt alleviate competitive aspect motion making meet ings discourage self-promotion print MOVED seconded future re porting minutes Model viation pro poser seconder motions would omitted except proposer mo tion insists noted because failed motion seconder drew motion passed 6 4 against IV V IX S/T 2 abstained ED Pres XXI EXECUTIVE INSURANCE general consensus agreed prudent sure top salaried executive against de mise incapacity naming Association beneficiary cover costs incurred terim securing replacement President directed Executive Di rector investigate cost such insur ance over under $50000 XXII FIRST CLASS MAILING TO MEM BERS OUTSIDE THE CONTINENTAL US noted AMA members sent mail means other air mail first class outside mainland United States re ceive correspondence very late Pres ident directed such members should sent annual renewal/ballot first class mail XXIII NOMINATION PROCEDURES MOVED seconded nomina tion procedures 1980 same 1979 except nominated must sub mit letter acceptance nominating committee prior start meeting nominations may received up start meeting after motion passed unanimously XXIV BUDGET1980 MOVED seconded 1980 bud get accepted presented motion failed 6 6 against II V X SIT Pres Before after failed motion 29 extensive discussion illustrations explanations various aspects budget attempt reach acceptable compromise MOVED seconded reduce $50000 figure new employees $35000 until further review amd revote revised budget motion passed 7 5 against V IX X SIT Pres REVOTE ON MOTION 29 revised motion 30 revote failed 6 6 against II V X SIT Pres MOVED seconded reduce sala ry cushion figure $5000 accept budget including reduction motion 30 motion passed 10 2 against II Pres Additions 1980 Budget Computer Project Worth recommend ed additional expenditure $10000 special computer project update im prove membership processing B Museum Project Worth recommended additional expenditure $10000 museum project cover setup costs such display cases art work lights MOVED seconded proposed computer museum expenditures $10000 approved motion passed 9 1 against V2 abstained IV Pres XXV HOBBY SHOP PROMOTION OF AMA MEMBERSHIP Special Events Director Larry Bolich showed Council artists concept easel poster designed purpose membership promotion post er would have pockets hold membership blanks PR material poster would pri marily displayed hobby shops After discussion pros cons such endeavor general consensus Mr Bolich authorized proceed distribution via AMA officers local hobby shops XXVI DATE AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING MOVED seconded Council next meet Washington DC May 3 4 day devoted long range planning motion passed 7 1 against II 3 abstained Xl Pres ED President directed AMA would pay extra nights lodging enable Council observe Headquarters operation during working day XXVII FIRST PLACE NATS WINNERS SEEDED TO FAI TEAMS Several reasons unfeasibility concept cited general consensus directly involved FAI team selection process such committees participants should asked views prior Council decision MOVED seconded FAI parti cipants polled concept advancing Nats winners FAI teams motion passed unanimously XXVIII SCALE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS STANDOFF TEAM Worth advised Canadian hosted FAI Scale World Champion ships 1980 would include unofficial Standoff Scale event noted will have official status 1984 Worth fur ther noting close proximity site US asked Council would consid er funding three Standoff Scale team mem bers same official team MOVED seconded AMA fund Standoff Scale team 1980 World Cham pionships same official team motion passed unanimously Note precedent setting ac tion future non-official teams XXIX COUNCIL MEMBER SUCCESSORS President directed Council member recommend successor event becomes impossible fulfill ones time office purpose aid Council replacement decision XXX RC FREQUENCY COORDINATORS Presidents opinion updates frequency information could sent Vice President could disseminate material sees fit designate someone handle frequency coordination informa tion case material would directly sent person meeting adjourned 1010 pm 76 Model Aviation Wriht Field Area BofWPAFB r-VL{j\ AFMuseumright zQjI20/Univ dormitories RdTo wiImingtOflH 0NATS site fl p HousN OR Cincinnati J AreaUniv Exit StLFleidhouse __________________________________________________________Uof C Fieldhouse aes _Parking ow get around three 0 tes 1980 National ContestIC hese maps Bill Elliott St-C II the story HoSt-nr__ FF LIMITS TO NATS PERSONNEL -m00 / ControlllHO N WRIGHT FIELD SITE frrTow Wrgon ayton J 1 N riNATS Site 35 68 WilmingtonII_Wilmington Industrial 275 71Airpark WILMINGTON SITE --Maps Bill Elliott CINCINNATI SITE innati September 1980 77 Connecticut Maine achusetts Hampshire tlhede Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper District Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Ausociate Vie-Presdento Robern C Brodeur 405 Main Street Nashua NH 03060 Raymond Gibouleuu 39 High SO. Old Town ME 04468 George Parker 7 Paut Lee MA 01238 Mike Schindler 5 Bolduc Ledyard CT 06339 William Wilhur 6 Laurel Ave. Kittery ME 03904 Nats time almost upon us Give call have malor concern Council con sideration advised will time handling much another fiasco type power struggle Council meeting Something has surely got give cannot continue everyone answering everyone else print getting point really get twice much money recent issues Model Aviation magazine read between lines twice much interpret digest Surely membership could care less recent actions Council dont blame bit recent list frequencies obtained Headquarters legal counsel may conflicting interest some New England Transmitter Location Owner over US ARCO Coin Inc New Haven CT CF & Steel Monson MA7216 Natl Southwire Alum Co over US7216 Siemens-Allis over US7222 Youngstown Sheet & Tube Morris CT7224 American Mud Co Morris CT7232 Monsanto Radio/Coin Co over US Harnischfeger Corp Windsor County VT Envirotech Corp Hartford CT Amax Inc Trumbull CT Stockton Mobilphone Holyoke MA Falcon Coal Co Farmington NH Anacom Co Black Plain RI john Graves Inc Frequency 7208 MHz 7216 Wattsl 100 Power Greenville RI75648 State Rhode Island Cranston RI75648 State Rhode Island District Expo has come gone once Weather goodtoo goodbe cause attendance down bit probably because lot would have attend ed tied up beach trips other fami ly obligations Still well attended though some good flying performances experts Bob Hunt Ernie LaChance Sam Frey Dave Cook Dave Brown Tom Ac ciavatti Bob Fish Seminars also conducted some fliers Bob Wallace gave excellent talk engines Bob Kress presented some great formation pictures discussion about ducted fan propulsion after District meet ing writer Earl Witt Dave Brown John Worth fielded some questions general membership Thanks again helped out behind scenery Delta Dart programs raffle ticket sales display set-up assistance District Model Ex po committee John Jean Smith Charlie Sylvia Abdul Haleem Karim Tom Rebenklau Mark Karli Bob Wilkie Paul Lissell Fred Bellows Tom Acciavatti clubs added assistance CRRC SSRCC Cape Ann RC Club OMAC SAM 16 NEWG Goombahs Millis MAC Central Massa chusetts RC Modelers Bob Caddell did posters probably have forgotten someone again will try catch up next month its called attention just cant have such successful event lot great people helping out person ally say Thanks Again picture shows Cliff Piper Earl Witt Dave Brown like crows fence dur ing Disctict portion meeting Pho John Worth 25 ral Massachusetts RC Modelers photo shows three winners static club dis 1play contest during visit few months ago Left right Bill Russell P-Si Standoff Scale 1entry Hector Couture Trainer Q-Tee Sport Larry Bibeau Sport Scale SE-5A igni 1tio n engine best show Photo Dave Hook 7240 7240 7296 unknown 41 7564 Inc 7564 7564 7564 same club Central Massachusetts RC 68Modelers has prepared Flight Insturction Manual superb job should 30sought other clubs whole AMA professionally done thorough job 8of 11 pages sample certificate new pilot also includes Sigs eight-page brochure Sig Factory Flyers pre flight flying tips Good job guys Write Dave Hook 50 Butler St Worcester MA 01607 see get copy ex cellent publication Next month will list 19 abandoned air port sites listed new bulletin Head quarters obtained Na tional Flight Data Center Maybe someone can make use few New Jersey S Naw York II DISTRICT REPORT John C Grieg District II Vice-Presidees 8387 Badger Drive Lsckpsfl NY 14094 Associate Vice-Presidents Pore Bin,chini 260 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 John Byrne 36-29 213th St Bayside NY 11361 Frank Orench 9 Willow Ave Piocatamay NJ 08854 Hunk Likes 46 Cory Toms River NJ 06753 Adam Sorrier 50 Rundi Rd No A-2 Schenectady NY 12309 l4ank Smith 2 Lorraine Ave Auburn NY 13021 ON THE SOAPBOX Contests Probably unsung un heralded district job contest coordinator get credit deserve blame problems delays conflicts district over 150 clubs Now bit mathematics assume approximately 19 non-holiday usable weekends through normal flying season club average wanting hold two contests during period Cheating bit math arrive possibility 16 contests weekend district Thank fully club holds contest year although some clubs hold three Some conflicts inevitable contest coordinators have responsibility assure conflicts dont exist conditions de mand conflicts cause little harm possible coordinators doing yeoman effort thank deeply few conflicts allow knowingly based serious consideration facts case write thank effortsjust once Sportsmanship tough item discuss making enemies hurting feelings Certainly us feel sportsman-like possible though may play letter-of-the-rule game time-to-time Yet times have us stretched rule own ends added bit some what end trophy plaque What about own self-esteem Its really important win beat buddy What important feel have done best honestly possible Believe can actually feel good placing last long tried best OFF THE SOAPBOX AMA needs helpthe help member district country PR director Larry Bolich has excellent program advertising AMA local hobby shops needs help locating shops Check local hobby shop proprietor willing set up placard shop send shop name 78 Model Aviation Effective Communication isatwo-way street AMAs non-paid volunteer officers doing utmost make AMA kind orga nization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless writeto AMA vice-president district representative associate vice-president area Com plete communications linkwritel address Larry care AMA Headquarters help can further grow powerful organization deserve AVP Hank Smith reports first session Central NY STARS Pylon Rac ing saw both novice expert classes 15-500 being flown real oppor tunity get racing lot pres sure expense although host club does put lot time work success such event STARS plan race month quite undertaking 18 entries first race would welcome come out month try hand racing subject contests again VP participates much slower event Have entered three Soaring meets managed place 5th last 2nd order Actually enjoyed last place finish almost much second place excitement competing friends meet its part fun Try contest sometime bet will like AVP Hank Likes sent along two pho tos Jim Cruz explains Ocean County Modelers Atlantic County Sky Blazers joined forces EAA spon sors fly-in Ocean County Airpark fly-in featured numerous experimental flying machines nearly 100 model aircraft Ranger Lenny Mathews Ocean County Club makes ready F-16 8 12 thousand spectators outstanding its such great feeling finish flight receive resounding applausesomething seem lacking competitive con tests just cant believe gratifying feeling after performances pub lic mention recognition club will receive appears West Windsor Flying Club Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 8534 Huddleston Street Cincinnati OH 45236 Associate Vic-Prsidente Joe Ciben 38980 Valley Forge Dr. Solon OH 44139 FranciS Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heinman SR 108 North Holgane OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut Sr. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkev 217 Eaclid Ass. Scottdole PA 15883 As column being written former District Ill VP Don Lowe preparing fly Mexico World Championships warmup modelers Mexico organized opportunity try out manage ment technique us foreigners Now airlines cooperate have got made column submission time could confirm tickets way District Ill modelers fly competitively international basis have Control Line World Championships team manager AVP Come think Doc Jackson manager last team time competitor Whatever wish Doc team good luck Poland Back elected job ap pointed Corky Heitman AVP asked Corky write up little background him self inclusion hereto show qualifica tions job gives great pleasure appointed AVP District Ill feel honored will can personally help District III feel can represent District Ill well northwest Ohio other areas Per phone conversation follow ing some information pertaining myself have involved aviation life Eastern Airlines 5 years Miami FL during period am licensed pilot flying since 1957 have flown light single twin-engine aircraft became volved RC 1971 have become interested model aircraft over real air craft Dave am too well known however have flown two Nats last year assist ant event director Scale Nats Lin coln NE have flown Canadian Nats both 1977 1978 Mint julep Rough River KY last two years winning Sport 1978 A-26 1/3 scale 1979 Gerry Sport have flown events over country including Vegas QSAA Louisville KY also Tangerine Orlando FL guess Big Scale truly bag really enjoy realism flight big models Trenton has own casino Gamblers Choice Fun-Fly held spring According CD Sal Lucania head wheelerdealer three events poker LeMans touch-and-go event lot luck using cards dice everyone has chance win cashed-in Dick Rod cliffe John Shave Ron Brooks R Nadler J McLaughlin S Karezewsky Sal didnt say event accompanied dancing girls also might make mention trade shows have still attend p05 sible including Chicago Toledo WRAM Show Cleveland other shows fly several Scale events part country have personally involved Contest Director helping put 4the finest large Monster Meets anywhere 1979 39 large airplane contestants AMA sanctioned event tremendous success enjoyed attendance having another Monster Meet August 2 3 1980 Napoleon OH organized Thistledown Flyers Na poleon OH Charter 813 presently have 40 plus members 30 -scale models Thanks Corky Im sure will asset team received nice letter Flying Dutchmen past week will print invite Dear Dave Flying Dutchmen invite stop area whenever have time secretary will make effort write month keep fellow modeler out abreast activities invite anyone District III stop flying field time wel come field located top Mt Penn Reading PA noted having best Control Line fields East Coast have two fully paved 60 circles two 45 paved circles So feel free stop time fly us case youre interested info about club please con tact address Dave Green 923 Washington St 1st Floor Rear Reading PA 19601 See Ya Sincerely Dave Thanks Dave Ill try stop next time Im area hope others will too receive quite few newsletters mail month believe read enjoy too Please keep coming best source keeping up pulse district SEE YOU AT THE NATS PS The morning following writing rest column received August issue MA usual turned first VPs columns stated MA magazine major reason non-profit status IRS must agree com munications membership through some form newsletter etc required IRS old AMA News reprints satis fied requirement seems strange both IRS DC consider MA unrelated business subject non-profit tax status taxed us $211213 $147503 respec tively Check out MA income expense statement page 77 August issue Strange huh September 1980 79 a, y Ltfl4tJVttJ HUHIE UC Blazers piloting very professionally Jet Delaware rict Columbia land h Carolioa IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Chuck Foreman District IV Vice-President 607 Pohite Drive Mechanicsville VA 23111 Ausociate VIce-Presldento Wayne Abernethy 5221 Marlboro Pike Hillside MD 20027 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Howard Crispin 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 V Bill Helms 2000 Tyvola Road Charlotte NC 28210 Scorry Moyer Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19609 John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Charles Spear 910 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 AMA now has full-time flying site repre sentative also full-time assistant execu tive director new assistant executive director Vince Mankowski flying site representative Geoff Styles case familiar two gentlemen have Executive Council vice-presidents opinion could have found anyone didicated ad vancement model aviation Academy Both men very active modelers have backgrounds qualifications real assets AMA Welcome aboard new jobs Vince Geoff Speaking AMA membership report June 6 1980 shows have 69408 members compared 63257 1979 65734 1978 same date Yes AMA alive well growing forecast end 1980 close 80000 members have heard rumors some Ex ecutive Council members voted return magazine Model Aviation back optional status now having second thoughts have received quite few letters about decision made May Council meeting Keep cards letters coming NEED Mode/Aviation Sometimes district vice-president will make dicisions vote issue Council either popular has properly explained AMA membership Quite often decision will generate rash letters protest entire Coun cils decision Most time decision made best interest AMA its members have dual role VPs difficult times vote items pertain mainly AMA operations rather district individual members needs wants Sure elected district represent district keep mind also mem bers board directors large cor poration AMA large corporation whether individual modeler realize make decisions based formation hand Most background information common knowledge little interest individual member really interested day-to day operation AMAs business dividual member interested inhIs national organization whole services available him So keep mind next time de cision made dont like instead just complaining ask VP about facts prompted decision just may learn something about organization operates Enough soap box Lots activity going District IV now contest fun-fly season full swing still lot mall shows scheduled flying demos club fields following day very good way crease membership promote public recog nition Whats Happening District IV First State RC Club officially opened new club field May 17 1980 what hear its very nice field will see lots activity Valley RC Flying Club mall show May 30-3 1 Valley Mall Harrisonburg VA good turnout club mem bers spectators generated quite few possible new club members Randy Ryman secretary club sent well prepared documentary about display lots photographs NVRC Woodbridge RC Clubs joining forces host second annual US Marine Corps Scale f-un Fly August 23-24 US Marine Corps will award trophy best scale model aircraft flown US Marines Southeastern Virginia RC Group under stand SEVRCC may setting up car pool go Nats Anyone Hamp ton-Newport News area interested can contact Larry Woolard 804 868-7013 National Soaring Society August 23-24 will Regional LSF tournament Curles Neck Dairy Farm super flying site 20 miles southeast Richmond Route 5 Fred Gregg will running event fur ther info contact HA Stokely 1504 Horse shoe Circle Virginia Beach VA 23451 Speaking NSS re ceive magazine Sailplane missing very fine magazine dedicated sail plane modelerits excellent DC Radio Control Club Soaring meet will held October 4-5 Manassas Battlefield Park Manassas VA suggest register early will large contest pre-registration forms additional infor mation contact CD Barry Drew 301 87175 34 Triangle Prop Spinners nice letter Bob Nicks president TPS bringing up-to-date clubs activities planning hold AA Control Line con test fall Bob will let know date soon firmed up Ill finish months column poem Contact First State RC Club newsletter Its wives put up us avid modelers Man Little Square Box married man mind sky heart full wonderful plans now am told plans con trolled little square box hands belongs group curious troop principle seems gather crowd gaze cloud clutching box full dreams work night day play would rather fly airplanes eat weather wont stay winds merely delay stuff too stern defeat planes pilot prone run riot crashes dont seem care some balsa glue gadget two soon have back air Some planes have known take off own Sending pilots hot hurried chase Its school hard knocks dont blame box wreck brought home disgrace Ill stick man box hand Though may put gray hairs head will complain werent plane Hed probably chase women instead Alabama ida gia issippi to Rice V South Catalina asote DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 311 Poinciana Drive Birmingham AL 35209 Ainocease Vtce-Preuidmso John Gorday 115 Bayberry Lana Jackoon MS 39212 Richard Jackson 108 Thorolee Charleston Heights SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr. Delray Beach FL 33444 Phillip McDowell 6521 Roiling Pork Dr Nashville TN 37205 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00666 Box 1532 Psiardo PR 00648 Cd Moorrnan 70 Fifth St Shalimar FL 32579 Harry Sheram P0 Box 4506 Birmingham AL 35206 Tom Thacker 2390C Lawrancaville Hwy Decatur GA 30033 What can make out $1199 Balsa USA Basic Kit challenge facing Flying Gators Gainesville de sign contest will know August 31980 trust will send some pictures winning creations Thinking cutting back building flying model airplanes because getting little older Think over again Gus Henke Gold Coast Radio Controllers just now getting hobby 76 already getting airborne himself soon will working landings Gus guess just youngster compared Vein MacNabb same club Vein over eighty still active flier 80 Model Aviation LIon loldest club member 67 Wesleyyoungest member 414 Doug Kee safety director Pete Shifflett llpresident Miles Turner preparing t -~H Saturday afternoon flying demo ..all back parking lot Despite gusty wind demon stration came off hitch Used television dirty word modelers took away build ing Now however modelers taking tele vision fieldIn form videotape cameras Several newsletters have mentioned contests fun flys etc have pre served videotape showing club meet ings company company hasnt left midnight offer show videotapes last 1000 landings note pleasure Rocket City Radio Controllers intend submit proposal host RC Masters Tournament 1981 hosted Masters 1972 did fine job RCRC has finest RC sites nation provided central city location City Huntsville AL provides site Numerous motels adjacent field RCRC active club volunteers help host contest Watch out Nats Florida Pattern Asso ciation has upgrading pattern flying Florida Five fliers Florida have advanced Master Class Terry Russell Cliff Hiatt Sam Leonard Terry Ferentinos John Thomas Im sure others read about newsletter Tropic Aeros RC Club Other newsletters District V indicate years Nats will attract modelers going big win others going fun continue get great newsletters through mail Some have coming months others like Skyknights Newsletter new arrivals Alas threw away envelope Skyknights Newsletter came before realized editors name listed newsletter cant give him credit deserves column has 21 pictures also short interesting write-ups about three clubs new modelers Daniel Amick Greg Sill Jim Longar nice touch Ive two nice letters Tony Hughes 14-year-old member Walter boro RC Club South Carolina flew Control Line two years winning five tro phies stunt now getting Radio Control picture below Tony Mach 1 before unfortunate one-point landing Rebel Rally contest Tonys next plane will Dean Koger EU-i Webra 61 Speed Someone has suggested Tony crashed Rebel Rally because watching Miss Rebel Rally instead airplane neu tral persons have certified radio culprit regret missing Rebel Rally reasons going meet Tony others including Bill Duane Bill son Marilyn Duane CL contest coordinator won trip Nats Florida State Cham pionships wanted picture Bill issue couldnt get Jacksonville Shown below Junior did get picture Nashville TN recent ly Dean Gardner age 8 busy cleaning fathers Quickee 500 Roy Gardner enjoys help can get Dean co-pilot now will getting pilots seat soon flies HLGs including flying wing father designed / Real People camera crew recently Mobile AL film Mr Art Conner Gulf Coast RC Club flying lawnmow er program will aired sometime fall cant wait pic ture last picture month Steve Durr Nashville fine tuning engine hat Free Flight model Steve flies em wife Nancy retrieves em Thats life Seen RAF Contrail Tales way pave runway build planes out asphalt crash just leave Illinois S Indiana 0 Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Horrace Cain District VI Vice-President 525 Weidner Road Buffalo Grove IL 60091J Aasodate VicePrauldenna Chuck Delano 4631 N Mincheer Indianapolis IN 46226 Richard Gerling III 3611 Greentield Rd Onincy IL 62301 Frank Hughes 401 S 8irch Plattshurq MO 04477 Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Banavia IL 60510 Helen Olsnn 820 Old Sonhomne University City MO 63132 Jin Sears P0 Ron 309 Ourgin KY 40310 Rob Underwood 4109 Concord Oaks Sn Louis MO 63128 Thanks Dan Pruss pictures Dan CD Jack Hiner 12-foot Aquila XL Picture No 1 set new AMA Open Distance record 4592 miles picture No 2 Jack Hiner Jim McIn tyrewinch master yoreand Al Zolecki assist happy glider get rest after 3 hours 10 minutes hard work September 198081 - 4 articles write about things planned happen going get dose what Ive doing May 24Bloomington IL Sentral Illinois RC Society Enjoyed day two-day Pylon contest SIRS have beautiful place fly Dont miss next year May 25Palatine IL Treetown Modelers CL Contest Combat appeared steady Speed circles use big surprise number Carrier models Out Carrier very popular Although some old-timers out also saw several new faces disappointed low Stunt entrythat first love Come CL Stunters GO FLY Elk Grove Village IL May 31 June 1 Chicagoland RC Clubs Fun-Fly Sport Scale low entry reserved some loot Young Mike Fuller Palos Park RC took 1st Fun-Fly Hal Parenti won Sport Scale again area modelers missing loads fun entering well-managed excellent fun-style contests Although call managed assist compete club fun-fly June 8 Did say compete No really noticed competition St Louis Spirits RC June 14-15 Warbird Races Fellow Skylark Chuck Smith out show should done Well never got together didnt know what trying get together short-cir cuit between ears broke sure-fire winner first heat Chuck got circle too greatly So Mr Hal Parenti thats twice case Spirits Warbird Races way go RC competition enjoy form Pylon and/or Sport Scale Flying As CD Don Holting says Its best two worlds certainly St Peters RC Club St Peters MO hosted Spirits contest due site problem thank two excellent groups wonderful exciting weekend hope entice other clubs too host Warbird Race next year Sunday June 22 Im CD Fun-Fly Contest Monday Tuesday will find West Baden IN Indoor World Champs next Sunday Q-500 Race Day busy time An interesting club meeting result Chuck Markos Chicago Aeronuts giving presentation Skylarks RC Club Peanut Scale FF Rubber Pennyplane etc new world RCers Chuck released Pennyplane several flights around room right back hand received very sincere round applause Thanks Chuck donation time effort enlighten others about world free flight Lets Aug 3 Woodridge IL Woodland Aero Modelers Sport Pylon Aug 17 Northern IL Assoc MA Clubs Special Events Bong WI Aug 16-17 Spirits St Louis Pattern Scale Aug 23-24 McDonnell-Douglas RC Meet Buder Park St Louis Aug 31 Madison City IN RC Flyers Annual Holiday Fun-Fly R Dailey RR1 Box 197 Alexandria IN 46001 Sept 1 KCRC Muscular Dystrophy Flying Circus Lake Jacomo Sept 6-7 Lexington KY MAC Blue Grass Soaring Society Mid-AM Soaring Cham pionships Sept 14 Chicago Aeronuts 18th Annual Old-Timers Meet Bong Field WI much little time Lets much now can well talk about winter over hot toddy See yall Iowa S Michigan S Mienesesa Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Geoff Styles District VII VicePresident 6080 N Lydell Avenue Whitefish Bay WI 53217 Associate VicePresidassts James Clark 4444 Woodniem Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 John C Lorbiecki 5847 N 67th St. Milw5ukee WI 53218 Robert D Lundberg 4923 Tioga St. Duluth MN 85804 William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Tr. St Joseph MI 49085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorstt Dr. MarlisonWi 53711 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Terry Taylor 6303 Lombardy Lane Crystal MN 55428 April 19 year Jim Clark AVP District VII Iowa went VA Hospital Des Moines make presentation Mike Hoyt Lt Commander US Navy retd presentation Superior Ser vice Award AMA recognize Mikes contributions over long period time model aviation sad task time let know Mike passed away May 22 will always remembered friends assistance gave models designed Raven pulse jet engine powered first third place jet speed models 1979 Ntinn4ls month would like try get some photos members have sending over district After busy flying want look pictures right Photo two shows Frank Baker Madison WI some multi-engine creationsB-25 B-29 A-26 Frank working Black Widow moment Photo Al Scid VP Februarythis year Berrien Springs High School Helen wont let go swap shops Says always come home take next photo shows Whirlpool pic nic demo Bills club Whirlwinds South west Michigan static displays fly ing demos powered planes gliders over 4000 people seeing show Francis Younkin Davenport Radio Control Society IA sent two pic tures follow very success ful mall showover 150 planes display along cars boats tanks special attraction RODO walking-talking RC robot Francis tells over 5000 people walked through mall saw displays very active club has great flying site county parks loan local bank have financed two 200-foot 30-foot runways like Store front last picture Without trees would hard up woods use models Well guys gals time read will know soon am going leaving Wisconsin Washington DC economic axe slowed up business much around necessary find new place make positive contribu tion coincidence Academy look ing Flying Site Representative after discussions review business background committee offered new responsibilities position Having modeler 42 years find idea being full-time Academy very excit ing because will keep forefront model aviation allow keep touch friends assure will try well job did vicepresident district am very sorry have resign vice-presidency wish express sin cere thanks have assisted will have column write next month hopefully Executive Council will have selected name submission made appoint successor remain der term 82 Model Aviation Mike Hoyt time Superior Service Award presentation Bill Rohring VPMI sent next photo hold ANNUAL SWAP SHOP Arkeesas siaxa Mexico homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT John Embry District VIII VicePresideet 509 So Lebanon Street Sulphur LA 70663 Aanocnxe VicePrenideesxs Buzz Averill 9117 La Barranee NE Albuqoerque NM87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70663 Geoe l-lexnpel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley 111927 Commerce PleesanxonTX 78064 Larry Sareor 1415 Manor Or. Baroleeville OK 74003 No District VIII report month Coloxado s aska 0 North Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada 00 80005 Aaaciag Vice-Preuideoxa charles Brennan 2220 Maripone Bled Casper WY 82601 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr. Prairie Village KS 66208 Jim Rickestn SlOS Cloudes Sioux Falls SD 57103 writing monthly column occuring eve Fathers Day after long day new field Arvada Asso ciated Modelers Arvada CO work day lots raking rocks shoveling dirt fill holes dragging level spots taking turns riding roller problems youve got big work crew lots good-natured enthusiasm com mon goal mind Congratulations AAM new 85 x 500 field Its long time making will scene lots good times Youve done super job keep up good work read short article recently health insurance magazine showing organization could relate its members struck lot similarities article AMA its members could relate assist other just returned one-day visit Vince Mankowski Nebraska gathered head full information attempting sort out assimilate may two seemed parallel Anyway Id like share some thoughts article Geometry AMA times have heard round peg square hole equals misfit about circle triangle geom etry AMA combination fits together also graphically describes rela tionship four vital elements delivery AMA its membership triangle rep resents three distinct components AMA concept AMA Headquarters paid staff Executive Council volunteer staff membership chartered clubs thats us circle represents goals orga nization links three sides tri angle circle shape significant because connotes completeness basic desired charac teristic national organization serving working its membership char tered clubs three sides triangle AMA staff Executive Council member ship coordinate efforts make portion circle closest com plete match ends make goals work everyone InputInput 5 k p -C e 1 5cv Goals C Members/C artered Clubs Input What does geometric design mean AMA member Foremost means part group having unique re sources services readily available have opportunity have direct input whole organization Thats things district vice-presidents always solicitinginput Secondly specific benefits de rived configuration 1 total goals coordinated 2 goals evaluated either changed maintained needed input mentioned earlier 3 cost-effective administration organization occurs alternatives examined appropriate 4 over under-utilization programs/ser vices adjusted needed ultimately influenced input Theres word again input Input important con tinued meeting needs changes maintenance services continue meaningful way hope will give receive put constructively thought alternatives needed thought meeting goals local national level critically needed often can geometry AMA can will work cooperation lots key words above thoughts give some thinking through lets hear Weve got lot great folks around Dis trict IX have taken time effort inform us activities Hats off making modeling known felt positive way Keep pictures letters comm folks Jefco Aeromodelers recently put minishow display promote modeling Picture Vernon Wolfethe e Pitts 5-2 Don Holinger Sr scratch built PT-19 District IX RC Contest Coordi nator George Hunter fine people District IX include Mike Doran Dave Reiber George Lieb shown holding awards well earned deserved helping Nats last year Dave CL Speed director George directed Navy Carrier Mike assistant group picture below shows some Brookings SD Barnstormers Club Its great see some ladies young folks taking active part club activities Keep up good work MODEL SHOWS Axizexa erora ii 0 Nevada C ttah x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 2501 Armear Lane Redenda Beach CA 90278 Axacciage VicePresident Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94590 Ales Chisolm 1100 West Shaw Fresno CA 93711 tvnne Konbe 2401 zesre 0 Lu vegui Nv 89102 John Pond 4269 Syoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Bob Reynolds Ri B Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Slream 3723 Snowden Ave. Long Beach CA 90808 Keish Whixney 14465 Jupiter Salt Lake City UT 04117 Theres good chance next year will see beginning two-class license system Open fliers want read carefully let know opinions before vote after Council voted start issuing com petitors license extra cost sometime near future cost difference hasnt decided guess would $5 has determined what level competition would excluded Perhaps could required class meets up Let know feelings matter rationale lot extra work involved supporting competitive flier what record keeping sanctioning Also run-of-the-mill flier com plains paying same rates potentially dangerous eyes com petition flier Speaking sanctions will equal fee sanctions next year will September 1980 83 cost $5 regardless level free sanction issued Class AA meet up has eliminated small step towards curb ing abuse free CD membership some clubs As told last month require ment 50 contestants has dropped order qualify free membership upon running meet has busy month travel started cycle return visit San Gabriel Valley Radio Control League SGVRCL Prior meeting invited once again dinner Bill OBelmitos house Bills wife Boots knows Im runner com plete voracious appetite capability eat about anything stuffed till afraid couldnt stand up good sure want thank two fantastic hospitality arrived meeting site hour ahead scheduled start time because club has building demonstration time evenings instruction consisted demonstration put balsa skin foam wing core demonstration master builder George Flynn sure made look easy follow exam pies meeting conducted club Presi dent Bill OBelmito SGVRCL growing have about 80 members now asked bring great Scale film Modelings Grand Illusions club really enjoyed few days later headed north Ventura visit Ventura County Comets radio club over 20 years old meets plush meeting rooms Ive seen Deep deep carpeting wallpaper potted palms sofas some niceties have Youd surprised clubs use bank community rooms hold meet ings like Comets use Anyhow invited member Don Thomey meeting conducted President Howard Broughton After meeting met fellow name Lou Stavros doing book life Dan Bunch produced Bunch engine managed get lucky once won door prize gallon K&B 500 fuel club shown Modelings Grand Illusions like other clubs before thoroughly enjoyed Aerospace Corporation El Segundo has club among its employees meet noon once month attended June meet ing Harry Apoians request Bob Boucher Astro Flight electric motor fame some slides electric-powered solar-powered no batteries Gossamer Pen guin Hes working Paul MacCready rust recently successful flight plane assisted off ground bungee cord once air solar cells sustain flight geared-down 500 1 electric motor Very interesting does work next club meeting invited Scale Squadron Southern Cali fornia Radio Control Scale group sur prised its size no idea Scale such large following Indeed Bert Baker club member once told scale alive well Southern California Being Scale club absolutely enioyed Modelings Grand Illusions showed film end business meeting conducted club President Bob Olson final club meeting attended monthly meeting Pomona Valley Model Airplane Club radio club 10cated town Upland meeting run President Hershel Silverstone club has problem unauthor ized flying site However theyve worked out agreement sheriffs department sheriff will patrol area random times weekends Any flier spotted may asked show three items leave field 1 AMA license2 FCC license 3 club membership card local law enforcement agency glad help out showed club Modelings Grand Illu sions thought terrific couple Combat fliers came house other evening some informa tion wanted include report Steve Hills Rich Von Lopez running Combat Nats want know event will put after Junior-Senior Fast Combat over believe aforementioned event Thursday hA event will double elimi nation 012 lines 35 feet long No age classes also want mention working Y2A foam Combat kit released soon Rich FAI Combat Team Selec tion Committee wants address phone number listed interested parties can readily get touch him Richs address 7742 Redlands Street Apt D 2039 Piaya Del Rey CA 90291 phone 213 821-0857 AVP Las Vegas Lonnie Kroeber sent some information goings-on Ne vada reports local Old-Timer Free Flight Radio Control bunch VAMPS putting national meet Old-Timer fly ing 14th 15th February 1981 goes say /4-Scale group some RC clubs putting mall show Vegas area various clubs also planning gettogether banquet meeting no date has set could real whing-ding tend things large grandi ose scale Vegas Im looking forward attending Despite busy schedule could probab ly fit club meeting Drop line Dont forget have AMA booth avail able mall shows currently Santa Barbara could house few days THERMALS Alaska Idaho Montana S Oregon inston XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith District XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Associate VicePreeldenags Al Culver 1607 S von Elm Pomtelto 1083201 Simon Ornate Ri 1 Boo 48 Broodviem MT 59015 Ed McCollouqh 53 SE 61 Portland OR 97215 Orlando Oly Rocjo 26608 Dover Ct. Kent WA 98031 Don zipoy 21418 NE Main St. Redmond WA 95052 No Mother District XI cov ered ash Yes flying model air planes regularly everything fine Yes Mother will careful next time have no doubt heard about erupt ing Mount St Helens media effect area has dis torted Most damage circle about 30 miles around mountain heaviest ash fall traveled northeasterly direction eventually went clear across country Damage outside circle limit ed life very difficult time Yakima Valley Modelers having 10th Annual Fun Fly weekend turned out Mother Nature doing thing 70 miles away following report sent Ed Burns Zillah fun fly actually held Saturdays contest went smoothly fine weather forecast better weather next day Daylight broke 524 am everything looked fine Everyone ready 910 am first flight taxied pits 930 tempera ture 70 degrees contestants active ly engaged event south west darkening sky noticed looked like front about 40000 feet everyone keeping eye fast-moving front wondering famed Zillah weather would deteriorate full-blown storm full size Beechcraft Debonair landed dirt strip north taxied area short radio bulletin heard Mt St Helens erupted confirmation came Beechcraft pilot announcement made public address system sky beginning look bad fun fly continued now AM radios picking up news Lightning thunder 1030 contest accelerated finish least round temperature fell began get really dark. dark mid night As last contestant round took off bits volcanic dust began fall ash falling heavily final land ing round complete decided stop contest Contest Director Bill Tucker just ended first AMA sanctioned event due erupting volcano rest activities carried flashlight 1100 am Lanterns required award trophies find pack gear etc time ready leave pitch black visibility zero passes closed populated Seattle area due lack visibility slip pery roads Most out-of-towners did get home night accepted offers local members stay overnight started home have stop along road campers About 630 pm Seattle fliers holed up Dennys others found motels Most managed get home next day going south toward Portland south Oregon north along west side mountain Regardless contest placing arrived home contestants know May 18 1980 attended one-ina-million event events day may require change rule book cover volcanoes sure made impression present month later things less back normal Only few areas still plagued blowing ash gray mud mountain Flying has returned normal weather cooperates mountain still quiet Mother Nature probably still dying laughter 84 Model Aviation JUNIOI FLIGHT / EDWHITTEN Box 176 Wall St Ste New York NY 10005 What Junior What Senior AMA definition course accord ing age current range being under 15 July first Junior AMA members 15 older under 19 years July first Seniors hasnt always thus Originally Academy founded mid 1930s Junior age classification un der 16 years July first Senior 16 older under 21 years July first Back 1 930s just about modeler teenager fitted rather conven iently prevalent idea boy became man age 21 16-year-old dividing line good split teenagers Over 21 called Open no very good reason nobody cared very much few old men flew model air planes beginner versus expert question didnt exist either since fliers young few modelers dropped out went work college really didnt mat ter either since always plenty Juniors Seniors take places few very few kept active past age 21 move old men category didnt prove problem newcomers Open class pretty much themselves very little competition oldsters Things Ijave changed awful lot course ranks teenage modelers have thinned out About 1968 Bud Tenny got idea Junior ranks always some excellent fliers winning contests discouraged younger less ex pert fliers Although will always few outstanding contestants through com bination superior guidance natural abil ity no matter age limit set might possibly have some improvement dropping upper age AMA Junior age category 16 15 Bud lenny trying make small im provement no idea horrible things escaped opened Pandoras box could have foreseen what happen would never have recommended change Unfortunately some people just cant vote yes no rules change proposal time got through lowered Junior age low ered Senior age well has total disasterl time Senior age limit should anything have raised lowered suppose thinking along line since boy went war 18 could vote 18 now legal age 18 insult lower Senior age 18 understand thinkingit popular certainly very poor very naive thinking did consider actual situation Originally AMA Junior Senior age categories served purpose adequately purpose course being divide huge number teenage modelers well possible somewhere along line expertise position society current age classifications making little change Junior age bracket actually reducing numbers trifle new ruling simply decimated Seniors Take look contest results see Seniors participated know something wrong time Seniors becoming few far tween reduced ranks further Modelers now have fewer years participate Seniors just time lives subjected diverting activities Seniors still hanging suddenly forced age 18 now overwhelmingly dominant Open class compete model ers 20 50 years experience aeromodeling losing partici pants 18 21-year-old bracket AMA its non-wisdom made tough er fact voting age has nothing contest flying other easily recognized things dosuch learning drive dating participating sports attending college 1930s 25% went college now its 70% looking job starting career getting married settling down having children factors affecting contest flying Some modelers tell us forget young sters start recruiting modelers around age 25 have settled down bit Such thinking can considered pragmatic wrong since AMAs responsibility pro mote aeromodeling ages Just AMA wrong beginning ignoringadults would wrong now abandon young er modelers Such thinking does however recognize all-important fact society has changed new phase building flying starts individual mature has settled less permanent pat tern present age groupings out-ofwhack would far better have AMA Juniors up through age 20 Seniors up through age 30 what have now Currently contest attendance poor Junior Senior age classifications trophies go begging Sometimes contest managers complete misunderstanding situation combine Seniors Open result Seniors usually get clob bered still arent enough Juniors Such combination often result contest managers having sons daughters Junior bracket attempt has made eliminate Senior competition kids become Seniors shoe shifts other foot set up contests combined Junior/Senior events eventually kids get over 18 have compete adults real mess finally recognized knowIve through will course always some un fairness some trauma modeler passes age level next aim have brackets make much sense possible nonsense great have proposed contests different events different levels exper tise rather age separate contest ants Since really interested greatest number modelers having good time competing other think good idea would like see contests divided believe equally fair outstanding juniors Seniors rec ognized such believe age categories should continue records kept age categories Well now what should Academys age classifications Junior Since would raise Senior age level considerably probab ly line raise Junior level 1610 specific AMA Junior age classification should under 17 July first Senior upper age limit Seniors should raised 25 specifically under 26 July first Senior years important years good contestants need coddled battered Seniors need competition among own peers 20-year-old would like come back school dust off old model go out compete keep hand others doing likewise likely bother has compete present Open class Open class currently comprises al AMAs membership Open contest ants far outnumber younger modelers con tests will Open age bracket harm reduce its numbers bit As far present records go change recommended AMA age limits should cause single record dropped since ages move up think 25-year-old modeler would object being called Senior dont call three age groups B C want naming page Junior Flight no reference being made AMA Junior age bracket Junior case simply means young beginner terms days aeromodelers 25 young Note AMA Junior Flight Postal Contests contestants up through age 18 reference made nowadays monster Junior Problem reference acutally being made beginnersyoung older old Perhaps should call Beginner Problem approach however must vary Lack craftsmanship short attention span must considered Juniors Competing activities have rec ognized Seniors Widely varying de grees expertise problem Open definitions AMA Junior Senior Open age classifications must brought up date formal rules change proposal must sent prior September 1 1980 included next set changes What think Let know let district officers know let AMA Head quarters know Change good itself change better See next month September 1980 85