L r BACKGROUND--1975 FAI MEETINGS BY JOHN 1RTH AMA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR year committees Federation Aeronautique Internationale FAI meet make decisions concerning world champion ships other international competitions world records model aircraft FATs Committee International Aero Modeling ClAM pronounced seeom does job 1975 meeting held Paris France December 4 5 Some years ago back sixties AMA able send about half dozen representatives annual ClAM meet ings possible because National Aeronautic Association NAA official US representative FAT categories sport aviation generous free transportation ar rangement get people across ocean number available seats per year such transportation gradually declined NAA reduce its spon sorship various sport aviation repre sentation FAT meetings AMA NAAs designated US aeromodeling representa tive ClAM got 2 3 seats recent years annual Paris meet ing although NAA still able con tinue sending AMA world championship teams Europe Because reduced attendance coinci ded changes ClAM rules concerning representation meetings loss seats detrimentaladditional re presentatives would have permit ted participate anyway rules got changed 1975 subsequent meetings having representa tives would beneficial What happened ClAM decid ed allow its subcommittee members vote socalled technical meetings prior final voting plenary meeting followed meant subcommittee members would have voice influence previously turn meant because US AMA members subcommittee Free Flight Control Line Scale NC Aerobatics NC Pylon NC Soaring RC helicopters would very helpful have possible Paris However AMAs free transporta tion limited cost commercial airfare prohibitive outlook maxi mum US participation ClAM meet ings looked dim some imagination luck cooperation interested groups provided solution Some previous study noted aside chartered flights cheap est overocean transportation avail able Icelandic Airlines less $400 round trip could get people NY Luxembourg between France Germany back Meanwhile basic US delegation traveling via NAA transportation would land Germany rented van VW Microbus could provide transportation get everybody Paris way Luxembourg manner transportation cost could minimized would also considerable lodging costs involved since about week away US would necessary people total package added up AMA budgeted FAT activities take alone Thats cooperation came apprised situation noted AMA could cover half cost National Miniature Pylon Racing Asso ciation NMPNA National Society RC Aerobatics NERCA National RC Helicopter Association NRCHA agreed contribute $300 cause would assure US members ClAM Pylon Pattern Helicopter subcommittees could attend Dec meet ings Some luck helped two other situa tions US RC Soaring subcommittee member airline employee could travel low rates within AMAFAT budget National Soaring Society NES would have contrib ute Also US Free Flight sub committee member traveling Europe Continued page 56 CLUB FCC LICENSES An Illinois AMA Chart ered Club/member reported HQ understood no Club FCC Class C Cs Li censes would issued after January 1 1975 check Jeremiah Courtney AMA FCC Legal Counsel proved rumor falseno change proposed FCC Club licenses RC flyers typical rumors can sweep country about aspects aeromodelingmost usually wrong either partly entirely Thanks Gerald Case Aero Club Chicago bringing NQ attention typically erroneous rumor could dis pelled BEHIND THE SCENES76 NATS PLANNING largest ever allAMA planning con ference National Model Airplane Championships took place Jan 24 Dayton Ohio Approximately 3D key AMA leaders gathered Airport Inn work out details daily event schedul ing personnel staffing logistics facilities requirements critical item all-budgeting Represented members AMAs Nationals Executive Committee Dayton model club leaders officers following special interest organizations NFFS National Free Flight Society NMPRA National Miniature Pylon Racing Association NSSCA National Society RC Aerobatics SAM Society Antique Modelers Invited unrepresented National Soaring Society Prin cipal AMA officers President Johnny Clemens Texas SecretaryTreasurer Earl Witt Pennsylvania Executive Director John Worth Virginia VicePresident Don Lowe Ohio VicePresident Hardy Brodersen also NFFS Executive Director Michigan Indoor Committee Chairman Bucky Servaites Ohio Key AMA Hats officials Ron Morgan Pennsylvania Jan Sakert California three 75 Category Directors Il linois Bob Vojalavek CL Kemp Bunting RC Dave Shipton scale Ohio area club leaders Bill Hager also re presenting NMPMA Tom Cavanaugh Dick Kastoer Bill Hale also representing SAM Dave Brown Bill Miller Mike Mueller Illinois represented NSRCA others participated helpful developing information concerning 76 Nats reported Competition News section months Model Aviation magazine also available AMA NQ requestplease send stamped selfaddressed envelope Aside meeting results important aspect conference give take atmosphere prevailed throughout 15 hours 9 am Mid night Suggestions proposals offered modified approved step step process covering basics Bats planning Representatives cate gory interest able see work Out mutual problems other Hats Committee scope Nets operation also bacame clearly evident involving problems site layout accommodations April 1976 55 AMA HQ Executive Oirector including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 806 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 76 Nats Planning Cont coennunications contracts coordination coexpromine event size almost hO conpetition events during nook period over u hundred hay ficialo anointed doessninore leant 1500 contestante possibly 2000 thin year inuny sores two Ohio air fieldo Oright Springfield both near layto problems other con tests men multiplied timen over Lmst paints almost breaheves operation direatoonts including thousands dollura worth 0014 OQ support came within $1000 matching income total 064000 eapeosas 0970 Osts mntioipaten about 070000 ineepenses inflation plus new cost items Ohio compared Louis lane 74 sot breakeven operation again thin goal despite higher cost due lilalihood con testants 76 since thin much heavily mcdvlerpopuleted pert country plus economics involving loss traveo napennen isespectad novae high sO costs wt thout rmx sing entry fees 76 Nuts planning 00sf eresce goed emample currant 02414 planniog policymaking utiliehog icouta ell interested forties arrive practical compromism factors conflicting desires demands succeas thin ccofmranoe thus encourages forth er steps direction joint psetinipatino spe cial interest represestativen 14014 officers Its good trand mutual benefit St soon becomes eoodent Nets plan ning ,oefereoca compromises necessary 00 detmils interact end cam accomodated bending eattiso stretching fit various situations madic Control emam ple arent enough hours icaseven dmy operation eves going 0 am o pm duy provide flying everyono would lihe have 00th rytos sod Aerchatics Scale nosy contestasts must fly four time Thato thet seems prarticml 0 pylon terms maspoove safety cimilarly Aerobstica flights limited four time using 2 siten end 2 flight lines Aero botics flight past eros use up abOut 6000 faet Convey length beosuse would too much either Pylon Aerobmtics opernte fur 12 hours day use separate crews 6 hours flight time per dsp much planning goes goich smooth awitch ff100 Pattern eoch day plamoing also slice eeather factors Oscause possi bility early mornnng fog Pylon fliers go firot dufthay dont seed higher ceilings Aerobatics 0 Siera moat have Also allowmmca made fof fain interruptions-is week soamler flying thara mm almost always several hours rain problems four Aerobatics classes Novice Advanoed repOrt Mmstmra plus two Pylon Quarter Nidgat mod formula plus two classas OC Scale 02414 Sport saves very full days flying cnn scheduled about 200 Aerobotic fliers 160 Pylon uboot fifty Scala Sioce room other hind flying such schodule OC Soaring needs separate nina permits Scaring cpmrate 3 days almost unlimited nombers flying simoltaoeouslyeith foar winches launching modelo continuously Its much nba same other cat egcfiea Imch has its special problemo Control line enemple needs five ha nic creas Spead Anrobmtics Combmt nuciog Carrier free flight neads two power nonpowno Scale needs three OC ff CL 1411 together Nato involves over 40 separate competi tion events over 600 awards pee nested Trophy din tribution itocif logistical nightmare years has hems aetremely ccnpliceted frustra ting used given out very long drawn out award ceremony aboodcnmd ehen events increased yond practicality singlocatemony Sc system dmily pickup ceotral locmticn tried aeveral yearn Thia too problem Thia yaar n Oats planning coafersaca produced still another varIation--deems tralieod distribution avant dir ector taking care con trophy awards day may seem s simple obvious prooedsre sot events operating different hours same halfday ragoires oomph outed distribution procedure get right trophies right place ut right time Throughoot Oats plamalag such oum ems problems thrashed oat tspacially important sharing egaipmant supplies Ileetrical generators rA systems stop eatohes calculators vehi cles tables chairs eat ensios cords rope acter juge tmnts end other items passed around compli cated sharing sohedole Otherwiae rant items would prohihitive far beyond already great isnestoent has bees made over years Nets materials contrast 2 3 day meats sustained pace Nets activity 7 days strains abilities sod facilities emaisam OC Aerobatics judging 7 days inarwoin pertiouker problemitreqoicen lot people doing cradibly difficult tiring job many hoors Putting thia together aith prob loins cooesonicaticss electrical power leaping generators going continuously food refreshments fiald toilets tents Sb down ehen winds came parking crowd control trash pichup maoy other details involves extensive aspenolve logistical arrasgoments Ot moot coordinstion hue dm45 volunteer officials ma sure enough help available right place right time Thats goal its difficult achieve especially tha member volunteers given hour day lens needed eguipeent branko down weather inter ferma cao has times mess 505 mostly works out doe lot good people mahing super efforts nolve problams also works cut because plan ning stages various groups involved leers appreciate coemos problems y interact xc frem flight Control Line Scale people work other category gets fair shake abc loaro bend modify demands op erating tha soon basis eons important give aod take io under standing egoul Its under stood arsondereumpensatad way officials can paid justice thair efforts Out plemaing booed equal compensation Aside half doeae top officials eho gat slightly dna much great yr tenponsihility get travel compessotiom booed per mila ooaimam radius 100 milan adds op 000 easimam per official may also eneb geta free nights lodging local oullage dorm f day worked thats itno food allowance easy euma further aoey 100 miles hot thay own Sts part tha annual miracle makes Ness possiblawathout three people Oats could happex year due location Nets far populous area 74 71 plan use mora local paupla littla no campensation means maey ineoperienced nato personnel will Sovolved planning problem therefore develop satis factorily mined group Na te vets aewenmero fortunstely tha Ihic araa has produced large nombar enthusiastic vol onteors w ho have offered earsices ordar up front naw Om part action also appeaf ha spirit wantiog shca can aell better others have done job before Thats tha good provided ant husiasm can blended responsi bility kamahow make eork typical Nets problem people initially volunteer work Oats drop out before during evant good part Slats planning therefore provide fleaibility backop arronge masts keep oparetioss going man power gets thin gate hogs undertahing truly worlds biggest modal Onet way look et somber days hours per sonnel contestants events etc Ivery year its gamble bat odds against disaster era hedged years eaperiexce rombinatios good officials working together 76 Nets plaxoing date indicates could biggest best year evar planniag aimed towurd end 1975 FAI MEETIN6S Continued page 55 port ci ho job nveroeua xc nidr trip no Curio would ut miniool cost cod rho nood f bob cho National free flight Society SIrS Only too hitohen developed lue job coemitteests OC Aerobatics Scale CL nubocamittee mombero could make trip sn substitutes encopt other officially gualifiod Coo repre sestatiews could attend month 090 eut 02014 president cool d cover CL meet nog othor 01 ropresestetivas could cover Scale ucd Aorobutics once prohles unloed laot minute previounly appointed otficial SS coting delegoto Joho Spoldiny 0200 yicePreoidett district 4 lad job conflict caused travel cancelix tion So 0250 president John Clomeno going anywuf load tha 10 dele gation lice lie 0240 ByLows Ce spoosihility Ccc 011 fAl mutteca would outing dologate io place Spald cog sot coc core hitch deceloord Clex oso truvel arrangements peceestod lie leavito whet tho others did Tie Ocs sibilityceisced u lute arrival ic Paris So utill cnn anew contingency p1cc wan unciod cut 1001 Oorcsey 02014s oewly hired asuluteot Ixecutive lirector uculd go over Iceluodic Aitlisco alcog diem ho would bo donigoat ed oltornate Cloacon TIns Ourcoop ufcnr icrecaivo iriefing Worth ubo tacloically nun ottending us 1100 necretury rather 0201 ropresentative d oule auto rhoc tho 05 hod legally occeptod voting ropre unstotivo Cloross trowel problomo 0100 Clucosop would got good nn-the-jnb treicing experienoc fcr ha cork follow Pioully turned cut uv ondod up Paris aenes represoctatioou4 Jolt Clomeco got tixe 05 cOt ing dolegato Carl aorcscy alteroota Dan Pruou Chairman BC Soaring suboomlt tee Adam Outtlor 11 Pylon suhcnemiltoe John Ourkam 01 ielicopteraobccrmittoe John Worth 110 Secretary worked out ca plosned tacloncal meetango zero covered und Clem ens experts oach category ad 56 Model Aviation vina hin voting during fhsol meeting day no question huving ispvrncoroptenzotativao annual Patio meetinga major imonetecce 00 intetOnts ninply no better cap influence thinking nor fovor or people tn got educated tn what othera outside 00 think can work momo effectively get inter national ronperation zopafully have worked cut petters financing future representatives tin specialized subcommittee mact inga Thesugh 0240 sharing eith ap propriate special interest orgasheation thoocoto ouch repreaantntins have 00000 work togother uith group eutuel honetlt 02414 good poaltios tale whole coot stone subaidiaing world championohip teems including sevenul new onoa come plus absorbing new inoteuaaa PAT frasohine taco already greutly eacaloting 101 hudSon bapond zhat ban boon octual reoulto nI nbc Dec 71 COO acetings oem reported month Conpotitico Sewn ooction lOodol Aekotiom mognaino report indicanos ochioeod uboot 955 objootheen tending avecings almost oIl nf nor proposals unto udoptod oont proposals hy other ccuntrieo tic t wo wore faeor got rejected cur onot nigoifloant fail ure concomnod 01 ff100 wero nut ebb get pmoponal foe formula Ivomnion mAO reoxog accepted Adom Settler tnuohos nov reason report Sot cthems worn also renponoiblo Scee onontries cur knoeledgo poeticipato Pylon lacing acticitien ented agoisot no lad ecral obligation tc abatain hut did sot Soxe warn simply ogaisut onto chongina noon aftot 1914 changes opproved Others felt pro posal wan ton 10 omientod net suIt wo lost thin issue thia pear decisive negative votra coin tens lantern oxtico bloc concteles nay have heon inaction tie de feat eselior thin nooting 1500 pro posals changa Peon Plight rules things happen nometimen international modol politics hut did much better simply winning ocee bonn9 some sod maybe neat year can improse things further Thans what tha PAl game abnuto constant striving f bettaring world ictamoatiosal aemomodalieg made higgeot effort 7h hopo no top thot 1976 PERSONAL VIEWPOINTS BY CARL RONEY OBSERVER AND ALT VOTING DELEGATE Canting together hotel famnase Cumin just block PAT nf 0 ice lnoated lS delegetino afoot Wodneoday evening Sec 3 getting briofad Clemens comti concerning itinorary Thursdny ond friday uctuel meeting days 0dh am Thursday tho P01 meeting room boeing minproaontntives renewing old noqualot anoen 000 soeting new delegotos Thy group wan conoonod o lergo mom whieb first inprossion oppaumed natisfoctomp oven though up liho grade scinol dana mono 1971 aession tho dO wan opesod hy thin foesidost Sandy P hoe 00ff finland oddeesoed tin nnm nittino ouch noon nonner en n local model club cooductnitsometlngn couldnt help feel onofusint no cc ant tirnugi tent sixty aicutos lis tening tn schedule onme pmooeduCeu colegonnsccrcirpoaaibia identify unewoomor oxoept 15 pomticipa tion una identu Clod noor tugs Saving no easy method enoognico Oneict delegoto waited oppor nuow tino ask snmecne delega ynllooicg thin hickoff introduction main body nepomotod no antvcd nbc sermon technical nubocemittee ocetioga held throughout first day Since anwe thron meetings wore boing cooducted nimnltanenusly progrosaivoly won impooni ble f onemo dinlegotion participate tion ne woo forcod uttend meetings hiocountCy internet Al though neeti 090 techinoal se turo gvt involved tiovo strong dincusnion Cach agenda men sno votod although decininon wore cosolusivo tiap norva Only recoamendatinno ninat days mean ings appoaro tic technical aeon ga serve purponin timanhing out onne differences following day full agonda gone through again everyone otteodance final voting items no dosit 00 offomt gave us edge warn able mew mepresentativen sub committee neeti oga luring tic Plenary venting tie official delegates could vota seat ing arrasgenent around Clemens placed tic cay oubonamittee eambemn bend connultatiun 004 advice noting category came up thus enouring 00 position followed nut rinpreneota tiess guidance lyon werin dif ficulties bacoose conflicting opinions previously taceived 02414 meeAamn differescee roanleod fore en official 05 ponition could detnoolond 020A president ultimate responsibility deciding way voto problem wxs compounded shortness time tn develop firm ponitiona Os ull agenda mines bofore tho moetingo Thin timo thin pmoblins caunad lent thin 110 agacdx arrived 0240 midNoveOhaec copied transmitted soonmoun 02014 ainoOcera hop poaltiono review sod mesponon nedeasity imoediuto sonoos get reeponsan buck 09 prior final depomture Pario just homely gave delegwticn time digoat information Ofton tho responses members included detailed rotionale whioh required coosider oble atudy able enpreon view pointo Needloon tn 00f 00 000 vol unteer modeler expert noSeS ing fields nould effectivoly din cuss poaltion agenda itnes iawhere cur uen ding additional mom iota neotiog paid C cdv enpemto wore able spout auliocotively 011 subjects during nobonamitnee meetingo 0004 ho again during Plonary Meet ing Thin peccodure allowed thin voting delegate request permbsolon sabonemitteasember opoak no osi ject ha bahelf dolegota Soon observations upon noncbonion nf 1971 Tao meeting Ameprennonative Igypt wan attendance again after absence year before previous year delegates Oulgaria Portugal Onmunis abanot Asoncalia tin presented person foe first time Out thin 27 official voting delegatee eight 8 attended 74 meet meeting othom ottondoes wore ob servers nuboomoittee meabinto 16 nut 21 ware 0100 sot 74 perticiponto Continued page SN 1975 FAI MEETINGS Continued page 56 BY JOHN BIJRKAN RC HELICOPTER SUBCOMMITTEE first trip Paris osd ths plenary ClASs meeting enjoyable asd inter estisg sot surprises ospocted large building lecture hail facilities serving basqueta like asp selfrespecting engineers Out groat world sport aciatiun govern ing hudy hod few officos 20 o 30 foot aooti sq runs na top floor small buildiog housinq Anro Club Prance notion start puol what date oreaky atairway would eullepac Johos aside soot eatlufying see 52 sen Pros 27 nations get together discuss very polite foOlish thank goodness rules aud rugwlatioon fur model airpiase contents didnt nanotly follow cohorts soles Order bat handy pimesoff president Clues kept things track eacosplisbed lb e scat work thu ahort time available Actually meetings started unoff i nially night befero cursor pub just up utreet lintel farnese Whore delegates stayl ng As outing dinner would come straggling twos threes graetei enthusiosticully nba seatod lobbying would begin ccc seehing support P thot proposal ho discuesed neat day Theredoy delogates chuervers onmitteesen couvenod 010 am welcomed President Ourceler PAl folluwod ClAM preni dect Pimneof P eho described procedures aneouseed subcOeeeittee noel ings would located ukihin tin building C subeemittee met day largest moon free flight acule nod ecetrol 1100 elsewhere WC Pattero toci till almost eons nIc hoering 1 130 0/C Pylon 345 AC Helicop ters 347 nC electric powered 348 A good bit time wan wasted cause cenfusios over Cegliub meaning poor translation etc English people sot being able fullee fast pace discusains cosfusice between para graph combers agenda Pal Spurting Code hunk because ci typographical errors wee cessi den able abase aural obligatine en voting C onetnies lad partici pated oceteim cetegnry flyieg such S/C Pylon seppesed oh stoic voting thet subject Osil didslaometimen detrinent US Hiss li/C helicopters pre pared what happeeed John worths little premeetieg hotel room As espected lemmas proposal fur S/C hOhi copter definition rules Per cunpeti tins acme again referred tc tie eubenmit tee further study Since previous subeomittee chairman leactive due ith health aneechaimeuns needed nisne thvre isterested helicopters indicted willisgsess toserec delegate Casada Carmen sitchoce ached weeld like P him nomisate measteriting couple dozen letters let thought ne helicopters rules comes seturelly another trip Pane seat year said null After fisal seetisg dele gates lhOO hours 4 pm Per nomina tion subenmittee chairmen other gesemal matters masy delegates ad jeumned corner pub P em beer ned cokes found syself sittieg seet Chris Olsen SC subeomittee chairman across Cerren Citchece Carree ask ed ne guehif ice tiesn no would knew susleating guess buildiegeegise powered helicopters ainna 1543 directieg first two satiosal helicopters eveste country hav ing held two world records writing monthly column convinced him 00 friday Pleeary meeting held delegates etein big roes items egeeda voted menuassendations Per against em amend aeste hy subloessittees Subeneesittee Chaimees thes voted en ned finally subsnbcnmittaenhairmen Caress must have dune little lobbying because enmisated los Keynes US seceoded warren 50 other sumieatiues offered no vote required payoff trip Europe Old John worth east have figur ed nut plansed way before heevee invitadma go Paris Its great opportunity P rewrite bemmue proposal clarify things make rules safer give helicopters over lapping meters ceasials syschmepteru tandees equal ehence wish shingle ters etc beginning seetiug use delegates twok President PSI task nonnoemtain terms P cm pee sieg flAil rulieg sa president ClAM could serve memo five ye succession Clam president Seedy Pisenof P served ice oneyear cennecutive terms PAl presi dent stood fire convIction like edmeekehing inther disciplining chil dren children luet word pltheugh several nusinationa fur saw Class president oil declined PAl presideet 0014 absence preendeet duty aa sused vieepmeuudent iv gets nominated Per first viecpenaldesty uwong others needy Pineouf naturally others decline theme stood Mm P new acting President deciakese mode categories elevate tie world obmapiunship status hold world championship meeta eto etc meeting lasted until 7 pm prenideet others nt apeoher table suet have deed tired bat kept fnnetioeoeq normally calmly Ger man proposed 0/C halircyter rules olecat came vote some realsded press dent entrene sefety hacard uP 10 kilopound helicuptern 00 finally agreed toreeuknit proposal subeemittee particular suhouboommittee choir man eon tootimed toguoutonthe tows night BY DAVE LINSTRUM PP SUBCOMMITTEE Tn lb ose silo attend PAl COIlS meetieqe Paris often sense rules changes resulting free Plenary meeting made PAl ties-in ether words byocsentitien attuned reel world model flying has often heeo feeling past particularly role chengesievclved major sudel specificetion changes dramatic nedifications fly ing ruins 1575 ClASS meeting first have priveleged allandand plan go knok again nest year work schedula permits typical es aseple feelings diseef man chiseneet hove no basis Pact pee p1o representing nember nations therm 25 voting delegates knowledge able cases wellknuwo flyers twala y session broken initiel technical meetings various aubcoeeitlees propasals egende ore hashed nut detail byosperts respective fields lot haclground information often available countries eho made proposals second day devoted brief discus aice suboceesittee consensus proposals nobel voting vot ing delagare free country allen gets adeice enpert observer thy special field under dincusnion Thin oh scmeer say have bees technical meet ing dey before end have spect51 sight Peelisqe eaperts comprise suboemittee Hewever eel beund accept opinion deed nay advise delegate vole eppesitiun eaperts sometimes split opinions also certain amnunt politics involved efforts made en beth days lnbhy obtain votes pro en particular isenes seldom total agreement bat nepecled Often modelem have honest disagreements conpatitine should nunit has ever thus ouster inlernatinselly famous free flight ems prenest came Pree flight nabcomitteesnnsios fresh Pram Aemeport Charles lelaulle oar schedule did set allow site befure arrival flight Icom Los Angeles ha 4 renineed agenda SCAT club aellknuwo PAl oriented group Amesnd conference table spotted old friends Thoman fester leumark Pet er AlbeIt Cenade later elected Chair man Sebeeneittem replacing luigi Aeve Pierre Chanssebuerg Prance Mar lin Dilly 55 meprenentceq Sew Zeslend Ian Anyone IS Englend ease Pinkie iwedes friendly Albrerht Onchate wakefield Champion East Germany ISO Swas represented famnus I/C stunt flyer iirnlkinen IS OS free flight em present lebale hut clear majority favored rules far costeelent nut urgaskeer Onactise model epseif ins tics changes negative apparently re Pleating model ore sets afacline wtth pine sees 3misers classes flyof P wpheld valid part uP world Champs asd ewles proposed make earn fair test cI emedel sad flyers Cool heads prevailed asd believe disesesiess resulted evelutiesary net radical changes fur PAl P lyemn worldwide BY DAN PRUSS RC SOARING SUBCO9IITTEE Secessber CIAM agenda eeetaieed ever forty proposalsthat rule changes S/C Searing came free sine countries Sebcuemniltee Although some proposal swore same different caustries nev ertheless represented largest nueber proposals particular category senlinned because felt en necemended changes S/f sailplane fraternity wase Inure pleased current rules further felt could have nega tive effect ne posaible world ohumpies ship Conviecang primary lereelseeren S/C eailplaneebul would vote rule changesthat pro pnsels refinements neisting rules progress achieved making refiec Cot aeroelebs eon eflurdrepmeeen Inline Ion Iheensentinge can AMA nenee lechaical meetings held countri en representa live have delagate spreading himself thin amnng various categories aero modeling first day Iwo days seeting reserved P technical meetings necend day far meet leg proper voting Psr various rule changes lakes place Usually cuemendatiens dill ernst nnbcemil teen heeded voting delegates didnt attend specific techeical meetings linnegh background music Off record such lime wan spent dillement delegetes en evening before tech nical meeting during meeting afterwards elaberate en some changes 101 lswing presented Cinches 400 meters line 255 solemn lsrsomeund will rule accepted after cooling scepliciem non winch type flyers--bet displayed much nellpreclaised enpenlise en subject Kitieg winch es neesed big gest fear thvse hand-sew schwol Therefore eeans prevent unwind ing line during launch lv provid ed-this can form winch master net necessarilyrepeal set necensarilyasechanical feature wtnch Sealies Canada South Africa USA countries use winch es esolusively conteste Pond starter dictates High Start Ovefall length esetretched 110 meters sore 15 meters unutrolehed elustko may noed See end thin high start suet attanhed grnusd ruling preeentn hand tow/high start Suce countries would like use unattached method because tall grass P30 category thermal elope searing sodels Thermal soanieg cludes gliders metergliders held P 30 contest fur glideno contest nrgania ems IS SOT CAPS INCLODE MOTOS-ILISESS south Africa will net-repeatwill net have enterglider classification Icr Cnrld lhaepinnship scuning Sermalliekeg scnres turned Sewo Pen reasons subcesenit tee seeker failed see Seens lhneqh meet Euro peon contests around IS cuspeti tore presents en Prob lee pnstieg scenes P am Europe 121250 euetestaeteisanunlathnmahle figure cap diet asce speed cualdet arrived ec prepesal tabled Penaceelly fell nenmealieleg scenes isesatnmal step bsl eurweqiass tannin g consistent limes around 1 3seanndeinspeed other countries turnIng good cI 17 seconds discussion lensed Inwards argument Corking Times Increased 0 minutes 15 minutes Per mater glider Task Samatiun tine running space re stnictions en tawieg Tasks remois basi cally same Its tenon enumse 110 H divided 10 Practiuns nI 11 C Course dimectiens fur speed sad distamee remain seen Personal Ohuervaliens Seems though certain members meetings treat asy mule proposal net possible ispravemeol us advastags countrys mentors proposed some instascen ecapticiss Ian nut weighs femeeightadsess further felt some people mare woincensed ohal lesgieg rule bank lesking loop hole besting ones peers head head easpetities Because US has held aely two F AI enetests under 10741575 rules se years seen argemosts gel Only little support Meaewhile esperi esce nf ceetais Serupeass hald PAI contests year held uam nwo type readily recag nieed hesered 107k could change BY ADAM BATTLER RC PYLON SUBCOMMITTEE Al leceebem meeting al Inter naliunal Ceemiltee en Aemnandeling Clam United Slates reprenenled sev eral techni Cal contribetems additien Selegate em Clemens Secre tary em worth reports appear elsewhere Pinnecial assistance cI sripc ASSA made possible fun no represent United Stat Os views no PAl Pylon Secing also act Pylon sob ocemittee somber During year proposal drafted provide use Pormula air planes PAl Pylon macin g event proposol support east enuntries represented tie Pylon sub ocemittee well cthems net represent ed iv norway Sweden Pioleed Soiled KIngdom United Stales maprouoetetivns well etmong support Pros Canada luring technical meeting held en Thursday Sec 4 wan apparent IS representative did uhare voting delegates views othoms meined supporters however signi ficant venal support Pram Canada As n renult technical cuemiltee n/C ohich Pylon Ancing sub-mategory vot ed support US proposal friday wan another day however plenary unsuics whore country de legate can vote soon became apparent thet 55 strategy prcvide time fur second thoughts present ilees agenda different order discussed prior technical meet ing 55 proposal Precee PAl Pylun aircraft description mules Pen three years proposal woe 40011 wilk first passed point spite significant stretching prctncel Mr worth auicoeaeittec US pruponal considered rejected lometmospeol apparent voting wee primarily nationalislie prin ciples because Pormula aircraft ware net invosled erased anysehero ether 00 In spite panning out eanenous color photos sovefel SMPBA racing ioohs male thmce viaws ideas readily available US mis sion unsuocoesful As ecosequence action PAl Sacing activity tho US long hold out Numthweet will slcwcenaider ably Oct stop usfamlunale will Imp find way provide con tinuing interest United States growth success formula rac ing makes difficult induce US recieg competitor build several mere airplanes different type Prom Purme 15 vet Inlennational world Champ hanshiponopelitius mast PAl rules rightly Thus dilesema Another result action wan tin renignotiun present eubcoemitlee ohabooco Jeheni Sedenhals see chair man cesunittee will fnrmed whether US will represented nesnaine seen Ce tried hard personal disap pointment great AOSA sQ sub subsequent letter NMPc5 President Sen Scherm Adam Sal Ibm aleu said lcllcwiegiscnsseatiue PAl seetioge onsuidered oppertanity pans cc emyma views rest al world able pet racing beek heeds delegates Pros 11 countries wilh lbs 10 caries Pureished OMPCA plus sy ewe copy additine presented color photos S different PemeI ships reprssentative cluded England So Africa Belgium Spain Sweden finland Australia Nor way Canada Pranee eerland United Stelee Icrteneto having such presliginun event innem racIng Unfurtesately nest nI world cas Oct sheme directly thin activity doe launseni lability Nitma will try lied way allow IS nespete islenneliunally still keep form airplanes April 1976 59 DISTRICT ONE MEETING NOTICE Annual District AMA Meeting Satur day March 20 1976 Open 6 pm mal program begins 7 pm Hosted again 495th RC Squadron Nashoba Valley Technical High School Westford Ma Hear Chelmeford Lowell Johnny Clem ens John Worth will guest speakers Cliff Piper will MC Come meet Associate VPS Contest Board members Contest Coordinator Get re quests contest sanctions 1976 Door prizes RC equipment raffle surprises reach meeting place Route 495 use exit 20 follow signs Route #110 Head East toward Chelmaford little less mile St Marys Drive Take St Marys Drive park ing lot rear school Please remember no smoking school See Please come youll glad did TO THOSE WHO RECEIVE ONLY THE AMA NEWS REPRINT Except general interest items information about AMA competition mat ters contained Competition Heweletter section Model Aviation magazine Such information however available upon request AMA HQ sending stamped selfaddressed enve lope following topics con tained months April issue Report current future AMA World Championship Team Programs de tails 76 AMA RC Aerobatics Rules FF Contest Board Action re VTO elimin ation Latest details re 1976 Hats Ohio Aug 1-8 FAT trial RC Helicop ter rules flight portion FAT pro visional RC Electric Power rules FAT provisional Stand-Off Scale rules Contest Calendar NUISANCE/TRESPASS VS FLYING SITES result action brought against RC Club Detroit landowners adjacent club field resulted closing down flying opera tions have read problems caused neighboring landowners against De troit RC Club nuisance noise trespass airspace overflights neighboring property Although ac tion should considered precedent setting legal rationale trial court decision tested appeal superior court others throughout country should act caution attempt fly within boundaries property whether owned leased borrowed noise problem handled club voluntarily restricting flying hours result trespass air space charges members RC club Detroit forbidden trespass foot air neighboring pro perty Adjacent property owners began sitting right property line log ging reporting illegal overflights court Modelers threatened guns neighboring landowners downed aircraft could retrieved adjacent property As result untenable situa tion neighbors bordering fly ing site club finally closed down field put property market shouldnt have happened did Hot should cautious discretion excerised others flying acti vities should also try main tam best possible public relations landowners families near f lying sites especially vital cases flying over neighboring proper ty involved otherwise severity acceptability courtS nuisance complaints will stronger difficult overcome Nuisance laws real shown Detroit Club case may invoke harsh trespass sanctions direct re sult nuisance complaints AMA HQ has memo its legal counsel Jeremiah Courtney concerning nuisance vs trespass situations Interested clubs may request free copy Connecticut e achusetts Hampshire e Island IVermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper Dist Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Aasuoiatu VicePreaidents AnttuuR ovureti 2a Suuudy 5111 Rd. OuPortlund ME 04106 Ctarle 0 ceernyd sa Coasniul SIlicon Anhurat MA 01001 Al Ouvutnik 4 Revunly P1 nli CT 06850 John Pupuoeurgu 104 Ruoky Ciii Rd. seamy MA 01035 THE REAL BIG HEWS IS THE DISTRICT 0MB MEETING SATURDAY MABCH 20TH 1976 meeting again hosted 495th Squadron will same location last year Nashoba Valley Technical High School Westford Mass near Lowell Chelmaford year proud announce AMA Presi dent Johnny Clemens will speaker mostly because couldnt keep him away after great meeting last year John Worth us hope have appointed people atten dance help us keep AMA glued toget Mew England Another goal year have sort Clearing house setting up key contest dates District coming year Paul Penney will have table can check preferred dates hopefully can better job coordinating contests little conflict fact will have considered though that will still have clear some dates District Two traditional contest dates big ones already scheduled cases please remember getting bigger year will increasing number slight conflicts some areas some hard feelings last year New England RC champs conflict good Sailplane RC meet Pittsfield Hope can resolve problems type 1976 planning meeting Jan 4 dozen members 495th must comment willingness en thusiasm toward what going lot work facets re sponsibilities meeting have already assigned letter invitation will go out club shall send out letter too make sure Chartered clubs aware op portunity attend funtype getto gether dont have great magazine permanent site problems year membership such project ed coming year look much success 1976 havent heard good friend Johnny Clemens please dont miss meeting youve met him have heard him before know youll John Worth will bring us latest headquarters operation will adequate time express views ask questions No films planned time though Johnny will bring along few slides particularly proud Internats other big events has attended Id like see some shots big money meets out West Circus-Circus just prove dont have fun contest formal meeting begin 7 pm Saturday March 20 1976 Displays raffle will offered 495th displays will hallways under adequate protection year order allow room seating meeting room can prob ably seat 400 500 50 early sure good seat Thanks again great group 495th willing ness help us District nual meeting Roy Mytinger usual has done great job putting together pre liminary planning work BTG BIG BIG District Regional Control Line Championships Middletown RI September 345 1976 RI76 meet has sanction number 1776 Roy started working angle way back last March time hits stands Ill Council meeting slated Feb 14 Dont know yet sure wish inputs out mem bership ranks help make decision controversial issue havent heard YOU thinking dont write magazines later complain about actions Council Still looking flying site loca tions directory District So far 5 sites have come New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dint II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11381 Ausuciute VicnPreeidentu 0101 ORes 7706 269th St PeRk NY 11040 Joe Friend 62 JoysaR rurrRu Freehold 07 07063 John Origq 6307 BudgeR OR yoRt 05 14094 Cliff Montpluisir 17 enteRS dt 07 07067 061 RoRklu JR 65 sonubuch Furry Rd. 60 1 Cohoon NY 12047 Jack SnueuuroO 2062 Onersen Ama 5uion 57 07003 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS Hopefully edition will come attention prior February 28 thus serving further notice shall have second annual District II member ship meeting conjunction 1976 WRAMS Show Westchester County Center White Plains New York pursuant arrangements have just concluded Show Director Frank De Vore WRAMS WESTCHESTER RADIO AEROMODELENS INC -- presumably will already have advised good fortune virtue late news blurb similar effect crossedfingers sought have inserted last is60 Model Aviation sue NA planned day hour session year being Saturday February 28 noon Opposed last year proceedings took place Sunday tailend WRAMS Show producing such unfortunate timing consequences having abruptly adjourn meeting order permit Messrs Clemens Worth participate awards portion Show another part building Frank De yore fellowWRAMS warmest regards profound gratitude person AMA general splendid cooperation magnificent spec tacle annually well serves best interests aeromodelling Dis trict II elsewhere UP IN CENTRAL PARK Although matter policy strive columns avert im pression just because live work New York City regard place District II about hope will permit brief departure order might provide few moments warmth brightness reproducing portions delightful letter received local AMA members Mr Leo Weiss Kings Point New York takes us titillating trip down Memory-Lane Little 01 N Yawk after great opening opened February issue MA flipped First con gratulations aspect Novem ber 8th affair Manhattan em impres sed Mr Weiss relates know last time can recall model aviation getting big exposure Town dont let address fool till New Yorker about 31 32 big Junior Birdmen thing Sheeps Meadow lots PR quite effec tive shall never forget day Mis Nonor JJ Walker entourage hand juncture spoke flag-bedecked stand much old tradition Nis hat round shiny coat cutaway pants strip ed Positively resplendent against backdrop other elegants pre sumably high-ranking officials As spoke literally thousands gathered round ntly diversity interests etc some guy launched behind bandstand rocketpowered model Id seen red nts before Two fireworksstyle rockets swept wings works Really chil lingly accurate estimate what come quarter century two wars later Perhaps progenitor Any way up went right over smil ing Irishmans head blew up Walker looked up casually interrupting mellifluous flow clings mem ory sharply etched simul taneous dive inside breast pockets simul taneously executed several forementioned officials ex ecuted swiftness Nickok precision Rockettes artillery what else never quite came view Real time became converted slow time minds eye James J no barely perceptible motions primarily facial reversed process hands slowly withdrew move round shiny hats momentarily knocked askew knees bent laps hint uncertainty reformed Nizzoner no ruffled hed momentarily skidded during buck wing carried bits balsa wood aluminum pungentodored casing materials floated gently ground directly front elevated resplendent platform Mr Walker readily demean purity occasion topic discourse American Boy Nor pro fessionals close support lose bit polish doubtless experience hewn memorably displayed too somehow stands mind stark contrast ineptitudes displayed recently generally undercover roles profession would seem has retrogressed put thoughtsand memories down way sharing rather delightful memory brought freshly mind article MA. thank hail evidently effectuating something can viewed being altogether nign can foresee considerably same sort thing occurring years immediately ahead degree toward such similarly worthy end am sure success will prove inspirational IN TNE WORKS point projection 1976 bids fair provide great deal model ling activity kind dimension District II -- what such big gies repeat MAD Model Aviation Day Rockefeller Plaza first pub lic R/C contest Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn since Mirror Meets large 2day trade show Long Island ModelExpo southern part New Jersey tion imposing array contests Dis trict II noted very proud r plans continue crystallize GEAR UP AMO LOCKED! Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe Dist Ill Vice-President 2110 N Kings Arms Circle Centemille OH 45446 ASaocl&ta VicPraldanta Fravois FbhaRty 504 21st St Vina WV 26101 Ralph PaRatti BLarney RD 1 Sevickley PA 15143 Harry Py. toga, Sq apta A-iOn 41012 B Johaeon nay Olorniatoen PA 19401 Albert saldoveki 1703 Gra,t Blvd Cleveland 44130 Well just barely brand new year much activity afoot district affecting District III modeling U S gen eral As may know 1976 MATS will held Ohio combined sites Wright Field near Dayton Spring field Airport half way between Wright Field Springfield first MATS planning session coming up 24th month Jan Dayton will attending meeting two fine flying sites should help put fine NATS minimum event interference sites close enough 20 minutes cause too dif ficult administrative hardship Other important things happening As reported last time Ohio bidding strongly Academy headquarters move Ohio An additional step taken early month visit John Worth Carl Maroney AMA Columbus Springfield Ohio discuss Ohios interest matter John Carl flew Columbus treated short air tour State Ohio aircraft points interest area Following excellent luncheon conference Springfield tended number very important people both City Springfield state officials Columbus session estimation outstand ing example modeling community co operation via open friendly ex change views John Worth gave excellent presenta tion nature needs modeling country Na traced background growth activity pictured future needs response ex cellent parties spirit responsible community involvement needs hobby evident obvious hobby has come age important com munities represents defini tive source important business come hobby also achieving recog nition legitimate form recreation sport ever increasing number citizens such demands its rightful share community recognition support What required through out land friendly face face meetings community leaders such took place Springfield AMA Special Interest Groups have much discussion lately number proposals relative direct involvement special inter est organizations AMA affairs would seem logical de velopment large number groups now have least some ex tent responsive general disatisfac tion present methods parti cular competition categories parti cular have read Bill Northrops propo sal special interest group represen tation Executive Council Also recently Joe Friend has proposed ar rangement would involve special interest groups affairs Con test Boards Personally would like see formal alliance spe cial interest groups AMA As minimum seems appropriate SIGs assigned some formal responsibility competition rules within inter est absolutely no question contest boards need good help can get come up good competition rules member K/C Contest Board short honest ly seems ought bet ter way appears boards April 1976 61 Effective communication two-way street nonpaid volunteer officers ing utmost make AWL kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless write--to AMA vice-president dis trict representative associate vicepresident area Complete communications link--write largely responsive initiate rules changes although obviously board members may write rules proposals aa indi viduals wish present sys tern appears bit chaotic boards faced very difficult task trying mesh often conflicting proposals seems contest boards should charged initiating rules changes imputs possible re sponsible sources further seems likely special interest groups should primary source exper tise should chartered AMA OKI have fanned flames little bit have outlined definitive procedure suggested approach What think Other Issues Let fan another flame little bit governing body devotes much effort money competitor invest significantly manners domestic well international competition Personally feel competition Life Blood hobby would die absolutely no question mind would far different thing incentive development fostered competition much invest aspect hobby Should invest community relations grass roots sup port better flying sites Should contimue substantial invest ment international competition ever increasing costs Should support competitive events propor tion evident national interest about hearing out modeldom What kind burning issue bothering maybe youre just happy go along crowd griping some knuckelhead AMA sticks rule doesnt make sense never taking time get volved will try represent know what want otherwise its must also recognize will have intelligently ha evaluate conflicting ideas reach reasonable position various issues lets have Delawws District ef Cnhbia@ Maryland @ North Carnilna e Virginia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding Dial IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanitam MD 20801 Or Ronald McNally AMA 55785 has con sented represent Oistrict IV Control Line Contest Board toughest jobs Oistrict has will certainly forced curtail personal activity handle work us members district interested Control Line about thinking about write give him feelings rules mat ters now study future proposals tell him appreciate working behalf address 6118 Bardu Avenue Springfield VA 22152 comes job highly recommended very well qualified handle position Ron already up ears work attempting fill Bill Paudues mighty shoes Please write Ron opin ions control line rules issues ideas concerning C/L competi tion Let take opportunity remind Ron other Oistrict IV officers column available time message would wish broadcast may write col wan anytime feel have much say Please probably fastest way reach members Ron s appointment CLCB representa tive voting member big news Oist IV will certainly affect national competitive scene well Just look record work ganization accomplishments mbde Bill Pardue during term Also news Oistrict IV nation modelers very recent ad dition Carl Maroney AMA 400 headquarters staff Assistant Executive Oirector As direct assistant John Worth Carl responsible John Executive Council perform duties Executive Oirector absence other programs assignments made him John Worth So now finally Academy has someone lighten load EO should allow John perform efficiently broaden activities Carl 32 has already very long string credits organization AMA previous employer Vitro Labs As staff specialist Vitro interface between lab Navy Tartar missile program given very responsible job after performing both mechanical electronic design departments As modelers primarily interest ed Carls modeling activities chief interest has RC Soaring last 10 years Before power RC tyro coming control line background Most around world mem bers National Soaring Society will remember name editor organizations magazine Sailplane maybe dont know Carl founders East Coast Soaring Society organizational efforts others course built council soar ing enthusiasts four local clubs first special interest groups believe ECSS first group go over thousand member mark also pioneered use booths trade shows show others services Carl first president served two terms after taking editorship newsletter took paper through its adolescence ECSS Journal NSS Sailplane Carl also headed up Soaring Ad visory Group its first chairman hand ling original rules proposals eventual approval Going back little Carl active OCRC secretary helped organize institute large clubs gradual change board form government course Carl has worked usual Contest Oirec tors chores other club activities has learning AMA organi zation ropes past 6 8 years Willow Grove Ooylestown Lakehurst Nutchinson Carl brings analyt ical mind organization training heck lot enthusiasm job headquarters Good luck both Ron Carl Oist IV votes yet- Associate VPs will announce appointments next month hope got X2 vote Alabama 0 Florida S Geertia naippi to Also VSmith Carolina 9 Termemee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII Dist V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Annociat Vio-Prnidotn Siohnd Taokna 107 White aba Soc00V111n SC 29403 0mm Jo1np 5941 moo,nr Siad Calmanbo 55 31904 WoLanqhlin 4140 Feon Ct 0140. Pnoocol FL 32503 lain RodrbOmmn 510 5th St OOt Villa ajos asyomon Ponoto nioo meig FOnok Sotmomit. 2400 Wont Bad 500 Wonhoilin TO 37203 JO tthitlny 1605 Woodland Doentor AL 35601 Joib Wood PD Son 127 SooOba OS 39350 got winner folks. shown left John Martin Miami Florida John AMA Oist 5 HAM OF THE YEAR197 5 know proud him am ever modeler deserv ed such honor John does Thats Rt awarding him permanent trophy Miami Jerry Wagner helped day caught surprise did John it? Listen few years ago started MIAMA Club Miami Indoor Aircraft Model Assoc recruited Oade County Parks & Rec nept Sponsors finagled use Goodyear Blimp Hanger put together Free Flight Indoor Club featuring little funny peanut biplanes triplanes mono planes larger 13 inches overall fun club fun flyins fun contests FUN everything Along way John group gradually made up own rules rule package now copied over Indoor world mimiced England France may day find itself AMA Role book reject ed 75 will resubmitted 76 group few club members gathered last Sunday snapped myself courageous intrepid group never assembled L R John Martin Ken 62 Model Aviation Wolfinger Dan Kilgore Sr Mike Laughlin Chuck Slater Allen Honey Kevin Smith Jim Sanders seated LR Dick Kelso Cliff McCallum Bill Hiscock Fred McCal lum So great has Dr Johns impact door Modeling recruited help run 1975 MATS INDOOR Lake Charles folks saw em action nobody looking HELP other stress teamwork training help Juniors Seniors share skills young gentleman toy plane Mr Fred McCallum holding scale Fokker keep flying Out win dow Super Bowl 1974 Dick McGraw MAN YEAR tireless work Jim Kirkland Memorial well deserved 1975 Dr John Martin will 76? Maybe YOu will win Maybe woman will win can say can unravel mysteries murky future? Grateful acknowledgements Jerry Wagner aided immeasurably Ann Wagner supplied yummy break fast Jim Stewart drove over. 3 lovely ladies L R Margaret Gill Patty Sark Ruth Brocious Margaret stepping down Pres WINGS Women National Glider Soaring ladies Dist S want join organization exclusively women write new Pres Barbara Robinson 5841 Shafer Rd Lansing Mich 48910 Tell sent you. Patty Art Sark picture last Oct Ruth Newsletter Ed Tampa 74 good Aint cute Did read what Dave Mayor Club President said Daytona Beach RC Assoc Newsletter other day Dont miss nomination Might change what dont like keep what like way lot easier IMPEACHMENT youre right Dave. Bob Sue Crysler sent beautiful little book Sue wrote called Christmas Tide about mermaids Xmas Sue illustrated GCRC people George Batiuk President MACH Huntsville plenty mad cuz didnt mention recent contest OK OK George dont get mada peachy fling flang next year guys. Illinois ana 0 Kentucky uri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dint VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1180510 Annociato VicePreaidnnte Seen Early 4505 CrateS Sr nvilln ICY 40229 Robert Gill 216 Stately Luan Sprlenfinid IL 62704 Job, Matthiaa 5034 I4adinra Dr.Apt CFt Wayne 1046005 Sidnay COllar 524 cerriathia Ct Croon Vig IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Pad 1640 Maywlek Or. teaiaqton KY 40504 Phillip Sullivan 3021 SprIng Valley CS. Anderson IN 46011 Rebart Vojaloonk 7019 Chantnet non. Needridge II 0015 have appointed two new Associate Vice Presidents Indiana first John Jack Matthias member Fort Wayne Flying Circuits Jack flies several types R/G models including Scale Glider has bean full scale pilot over thirty years has Naval Aviator FAA Adminis trator Engineering Supervisor Manager electronics firms has Executive Board Fly ing Circuits six years has addi tional modeling experience newsletters public relations Im sure Jack will keep well informed about modeling area second appointee Phil Silk Sullivan President CIA Central Indiana Aeromodelers active competitive Free Flight flyers midwest Editor CIA Informer newsletter Math teacher Anderson Indiana still need couple volunteers Missouri Kentucky received letter Ray Hayes Treasurer LOFT League Flight Thermal Fort Wayne Indiana Soaring club started year ago four members has grown twentyeight held two sanctioned contests last year produce news letter presently geared promot ing new members hand out copies newsletter interested spectators club contests other activities flying field has tentatively selected FAt R/C Soaring team selec tion contests thia year Ray said sailplane flyers believe AMA people having diffi cult time accepting R/C sailplanes part modeling can assure isnt proof lies Executive Council vote send American team World Soaring Championships South Africa ia true AMA doesnt promote new events Im sure fly ers would resent inteference tried write rules regulations something dont fly ourselves support new events after have become established latest R/C Soaring Control Line FAT Combat Combat will official event 1978 World Championships control line flyers considering teem selec tion program start spring sounds like good event maybe Ill try myself attended meeting Chicago Pylon Club last night Pylon flyers came far away St Louis Area Rockford discuss contests sch eduled next summer CPC has unique idea called Special Sponsor Program someone has thinking starting R/G Pylon racing feels technology skills required just too much CPC will assign seasoned veteran help get started will assist selection checking radio equipment selection airplane hints building strong snd light sel tion breakin engines selection props coach fly pylons until can handle course come meetings will find question ask will answered possible CPC members friends ground exchange information freely air its man himself live competition Spirit 76 entering lot modelers Flyers over country experimenting readying models attempts Worlds Records have speed job ready attempts 5cc 10cc classes other modelers know trying various helicopter sail plane endurance H/C medals pre dict several new records year its about time US gets again Its time get models ready 76 Hats wouldnt surprised see over 2000 contestants year Ill probably enter dozen events should have fun Ill make sure save some time visit museum maybe Ill see Iowa 0 Michigan mota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dist VII Vice-President PO Sax 1104 Birmiagham MI 48012 Last months column inadvertently o mitted listing names addresses Associate VicePresidents carry over past term Jack Josaites no means intended wipe out appointments will however review confirm part total dis trict Associate VP team subject continuing interest serving have yet able contact fellows will irssaediately William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph MI 49085 Phil Cartier 6680 Lucia Lane #18 Fridley MN 55432 Keith McClure 5703 Terrace Dr Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morriasey 14100 W Park Ave New Berlin WI 53151 Saturday January 24 Mats planning meeting day Dayton meeting session 9 am about 1 am Sun day morning can no doubt read detail about Hats other sections Model Aviation highlights Indoor Fairgrounds Coliseum within hour other Hats activities 65 ceiling duplicate Detroit floor area 111 225 feet plus sur rounding grandstand seating Outdoor Free Flight Springfield Airport less hour Wright Field four miles college dorm accommodations Wittenberg College capacity 400 free f light ers will like Springfield fiveminute maxes unless wind up threaten ing put models out sight too soon case will back down threeminute maxes decision made category directors before flying starts 7 am Yea 7 am field available 6 am 430 pm AMA events start 7 am, FAT events start 6 am flown rounds Several AMA events like Cargo Payload Scale unofficial events will held Wright Field April1976 63 evenings 5 pm 9 pm Dont gripe about Springfield closing 430 pm did well negotiate Control Line Radio Control Wright Field Loca tion work hanger HQ function still developing Additional dorm capa city 600 U Dayton close RC Soaring Springfield plenty space everyone SAM Nats plans still developing may Wright Field advance Nets use Springfield Coli seum particular result hard work Bucky Servaites present ed Nets Executive Committee completely negotiated contract use coliseum after chasing down Akron West Baden University Cincinnati other possibilities Springfield first developed possibility Don Lowe new Diat III VI parallel quiries Bucky participated sev eral meetings airport city state Air National Guard AMA officials develop details Bucky really should spending time preparing Indoor World Championships top man US team Conversation Johnny Clemens Dayton broached idea District vii meeting apparently has hap pened previous years large scale would personally attend probably John Worth sounds like good way begin term office invite district look around facilities occasion some might otherwise together meeting Lans ing Milwaukee Agenda about 1 flying sites 2 need AMA Arkansas siana Mexico homa 0 Teoao VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank 01st VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankeoohip Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Prexidonts 000 Avecill 9117 La Ocorocee 55 Amcquorqoo 11 Nod Romeo 523 0 Lebanon Suiphot LA 70663 Frank Osborne ckay N Little Rock AR 72116 Obo Tomy 00 545 Ricbrdon T5 75000 now well new club year 1976 Bicentennial year new club officers should well duties hope abuse club officer has take getting yet Nope feel made mistake letting elect would nice whole club membership did its best work new officers make great bicen tennial club year Ever thought about becosmuing leader member AMA several ways achieve leader status Administration usual method others involve little work Become CD leader member also Now anoth er way Become B/C Pattern C/I Stunt judge too will get leader membership Has club got older members seldom fly anymore Get back action again becoming judge will keep active will keep supply qualifi ed judges contests Four years ago council went twoyear cycle rules done several reasons First give contest rules boards enough time act rules brought year cycle enough time get work done forever holding up printing rule book Now completing first twoyear cycles still hold ing up printing rules book next reason twoyear cycle contestant year rule book finally came out re build contest season year models obsolete him twoyear cycle fine new rule book out yet already complaining will take twoyears change yet printed rule book Got invite attend Dallas Rounders CL Modeler Year Club Banquet Went last year will back year something other clubs might copy gives chance honor own members gets members together big midwinter meeting gives chance take out moma can dress up wives get chance get together com pare notes Gives chance see slob pit area dressed up Some times can shock Once again thanks club editors newsletters Took twoweek vaca tion Florida stack waiting got home Oh yes Florida fine sick time brought kingsized cold back Texas Hi point trip indoor contest run CD John John Martin Colorado as 0 Nebraska h Dakota h Dakota Wyoming Ix DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton 01st IX Vice-Prexident 1401A Sooth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 67211 last months column stated would publish month list new Associate VP appointments also asked input advice volunteers assist making new appointments However forgot lead time three weeks getting column AMA Headquarters would -have time receive help asked appointments will next column XTP COLUMN LEAD TIME executive council voted publish AMA Magazine points strongly emphasized have last minute press time section order provide AMA mesobers fresher up minute news Included last minute section AMA News Competition Newsletter President V P columns fairly standard lead time approxi mately 60 days magazines-that news happening today will included meg receive 60 days now partly depending mail service VP columns Model Aviation however typical deadline date copy AMA Headquarters general ly 18th 19th month column will magazine print ed mailed about 10th following month AMA members receiv ing copy NA about 15th month again depending quality mail service area rate news section MA should reach AMA members almost fast old Monthly Nailing Competition Newsletter 30 days fresher standard meg practice COLORADOS 3RD ANNUAL MODEL BUILDERS EXPOSITION Rolf Norstog AMA 50917 Lakewood Colorado has invited 76 3rd Annual Model Builders Exposition held Jefferson County Fairground 15200 N 6th Ave Golden Colorado April 25th am accepting invita tion attend Expo features manufacturers exhi bits local hobby dealers clubs booths UC FF RC rocket boat train models display Swap sell sessions awards drawings flying demonstrations add up make some kind Expo Dont miss Host sponsor 3rd annual Expo Model Museum Flying Club info Expo call John Allen Area Code 303 985-3268 Ralph Mroch 303/7559478 Exhibitor tables $400 manufacturer exhibit tables $2000 reservations checks should made April 9th sent Wally Leiper 605 5 46th Boulder Colorado 80302 DIST IX AREA MEETING District IX meeting would seem natural held just before 3rd Annual Exposition noted above anyone club willing help set up meeting Saturday evening April 24 Denver area Contact soon times wastin just received $200 check trans mittal AMA Headquarters Huron Prop Busters Club Huron South Dakota donation towards AMA purchase Hutchinson property check donation too unusual two points No 1 Huron Prop Busters have just 12 members No 2 committment made fore site selection made stipulation being money used AMA property purchase DIST IX NOMENCLATURE * Topclass newsletter Topeka Control Line Association * Turbulent Tissue newsletter MACK Model Airplane Clubs Kansas * GI Modellers AssociationClub Grand Island Nebraska DIST IX PROGRAM OF THE MONTH * From SMRCC Newsletter Feedback 64 Model Aviation Paul Cook Editor Shawnee Mission KS K/C Club will have program some kind means new officers have swallow flaming scale models Aeronca Champs doing splits Arizona C California ii C Nevada C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisoim Dint X Vice-President 1100 West Show Frenno CA 93111 Aesoolato VloePreeldeete Robert nareos 901000 5050 iSmi Sr 000 BC 96701 Ed Sagorlin 2751 0 C,Se11 Ave Toceon AZ 85719 John Peed 4269 Speke dr See Jose CA 95136 Jim Scerhoroogh See 393 Lasedele CA 90260 GroSgor WilJjes 161 PesOs St See 505000 CA 92069 missed last club meeting sure attend next have requested chartered club District X vote retaining replacing Contest Roles Board members have re quested Northern California clubs greater Los Angeles area clubs vote retaining replacing Associate Vice Presidents areas individ ual help needed Other districts have followed lead having elections Associate Vice Presidents because has demonstrat ed works Apparently election process has never previously attempted select ing Contest Rules Board members because suggestion would popularity contest best man job would voted dont agree Its true AMA members notorious nonvoting apathy until obtained communica tive effort embodied magazine members really pushed very hard vote Im pushin ya now Vote serious problem Dis trict X over contest rule situa tion really pointed out methods use obtain membership clearance rule change woefully inadequate hue cry always raised after rule has passed simply means make noise adequately informed pending change spite pre-publication Competition Mews also Contest Rules Board meatber vote adequate input members negatives say AMA should overly concerned about Contest Rules Board problems because less ten percent total membership competition minded Well let tell ten precent comes 100% benefit labors ten percent whatever aspect aircraft modeling strikes fancy Contest Roles Boards entitled receive massive improvements working tools should have least two meetings year travel expenses should paid AMA should allowed better communications mem bers through Competition News through AMA subsidized district con test rules meetings should al lowed what must have provide membership new rulebook before competition year starts WAM had 27th annual Parade Champions Concord January 10th Looked like about 300 people present perpetual trophies very beautiful lots privileg ed help present some group winners WAM President Jerry Imboden won trophies needed two other people help carry perpetual trophies pretty good-sized know Conejo K/C Modelers Newsletter January 1976 outstanding member ship questionnaire prepared editor Norm Blessum 955 Camino La Maida Thousand Oaks CA 91360 questionnaire has two pages questions designed provide club officers what members want way activity what interested what would offer etc Write Norm ask him send copy Its too early start planning attend MAC show Anaheim Convention Center May 1 expect have traditional District X meet ing about 730 pm evening convention center hopirg AMAs entire Executive Council will Alooka o ana C Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dint XI Vice-Presidotl 1411 NW lSltt Street Seanila WA 98111 Aseociete Vicepresidents Dick Carson 3029 eof fees 5 Spokeoc WA 99205 Al Colver 231 palrbeehe Pocetello ID 03201 Simon DrOnes St 1 Bce 48 eroadview MT 59015 Robert 5 Staliok 1120 Shady Lone 516meV OR 97321 number model clubs great state Alaska Five have heard way another will tell about get informa tion club quite active since some detailed information received will first covered David Unrub secretary-treasurer group located North Kenai Dont rush map because isnt map know hodgepodge residences machine shops refineries spread over 100 square miles eastern shore Cook Inlet roughly north Kenai map club has five whole members fly mostly K/C club organized last spring aft er having two summers flying under belts members have taught selves fly can guess has painful Although club small inactive Last spring two taught minicourse junior high school class built Mid west Cardinal installed three channel radio OS15 last day course member class 15 got five minutes stick time collective creation didnt put scratch plane club called North Kenai MAC flew plane summer finally just wore Out have promised repeat class spring Last summer club thought would get some help invited club Anchorage come down fly Labor Day Anchorage 180 miles away narrow twolane windy paved road two members Anchorage showed up Kenai group delighted worked week strip donated local bar owner Anchorage flyers said excellent location hoped Kenai group would invite back flew day long time about forty cars people lined up watching first time Kenai group ever seen other R/Cers learned bundle October Kenai group sta tic display shopping center Kenai David titnruh volunteered babysit models ten took along kit work ha wouldnt get bored Dave never got take lid off box people poured through exhibit asking him leave until could bring friends back etc Most club got materials through mail until parttime hobby shop organized Judging number radios kits sold Kenai club should really expand next year Besides sending information above David also sent some good sug gestions concerning juniors scale Model Aviation suggestions good have sent parties think would interested following quote Davids letter Its too late advice issue nevertheless firmly strongly believe AMA should purchase property Nutchinson dont stop Ill never fly Im sure Alaska low list possible AMA sites dont usually understate far years come owned sites may sites AMA can raise mon ey club cant probably neither can Nutchinson club David also offered send some pic tures am sure kind pic tures would welcome would ap propriate get some pictures Model Aviation us interested what goes Alaska area re cent pipeline news has distorted some mental image Alaska minds Wheeley Winter would glad hear David pictures magazine useful would appre ciated recent issues Mod el Aviation contained some information pictures publication Ill risk wrath HQTR staff put column wont accept us will take time read colutnn would like thank publically taking time write David letter very informative contained some good suggestions club congratulated what have accom plished May luck good dur ing coming year about wraps up time Nope made Symposium district meetings winter need communication get bet ter acquainted April 1976 65 YOUTH COTITTEE REPORT ED ABRAM OUAQUAGA NY 13826 old mail bag little heavier month several comments reports welcome Star Skippers newsletter Ed Whitten after absence several months arent sure reason missing issues assume what ever problem its resolved Terry Rimert Cecil Field NAS Flori da sent rather long request informa tion regarding job Youth Com mittee its members what money get Maybe its too long since explained old Monthly Mailing Ill go over high spots again First Com mittee strictly volunteer anyone interested kids modeling eligible membership Committee inform al no meetings subcommittees forth main job members has operate annual Nate Delta Dart program try come up ways get kids modeling keep interested Weve made slide shows mov ies written outlines speeches lesson plans teachers anything else might help cause As far money goes told Terry couldnt answer what funds since never think got impression AMA scholar ship discontinued money would turned over Youth Com mittee No such thing John Worth did say scholarship stopped hed favor using money provide prizes Juniors AMA con tests speculation money become available Committee would have no voice would used beyond making recommendations NQ As said strictly unofficial Terry also expressed desire see column used exchange ideas youth programs told him thats exactly what weve trying promote lack ideas Unless guys out write cant very well tell others whats going Some months werent Patty Sak Ed Whitten d have no mail latest pat tys Pinkie way gives evidence club really active although Patty hasnt given update wheth er efforts have resulted cor responding increase youth participation Terry took exception remarks f voring some sort handicap system think assumed favored classes flying dont think theres need great concern area ex cept RC since other classifications already have limits imposed area power Ron Van Putte mentioned problem column suggested change point system might help Out agree might move people out Class faster still wont help kid can afford lowpowered plane less competition type radio RC few places guy can reasonably certain success can afford has no place competition should available everyone havent seen yet expect some future contest somebody will show up programmed trans mitters has punch button get perfectly executed maneu ver radios available now its matter time until youll able get fully programable set Short outlawing whole list fea tures therell no way run contest based entirely ability still say reasonable thing will handicap models control systems give everyone equal shot winning Back news Gene Nartmangruber Newport News Va sent excellent report regarding program hes using Boys Club Brainbusters MAC pro vides instruction boys build either NLG Dart hold fly ing sessions Starting month club will have advanced classes five boys time building Comet beginner series first five finish theyll pick another group Sounds like good way sure theres lots dividual instruction youre interest ed details Genes address 210 Woodroof Rd Newport Mews Va 23606 lucky well have some pictures somewhere showing some Genes kids action Keep cards letters coming Endwell NY Homer Brink Elementary School Corey Brooks took pictures about 40 contestants Cub Pack #209 participating Delta Dart Contest Above L Winners LR Cris Heath 1st Andy DeNardo 3rd Bobby LaComb 2nd Tin Pros ineki 4th Above R Myron Cary directed event passes out rubber motors youngsters Left Rev Paul Mathis three winders/timers puts 15 turns 16tol winder kids thus same flight potential Right Prizes consisted homemade trophies Cary ribbons certificates kit donated local hobby shop Delta Darts tops starting 66 Model Aviation Boys Club members Delta Darts Newport News Va Program spon sored Brainbusters MAC--see story details Hartmangruber photo
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/04
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
L r BACKGROUND--1975 FAI MEETINGS BY JOHN 1RTH AMA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR year committees Federation Aeronautique Internationale FAI meet make decisions concerning world champion ships other international competitions world records model aircraft FATs Committee International Aero Modeling ClAM pronounced seeom does job 1975 meeting held Paris France December 4 5 Some years ago back sixties AMA able send about half dozen representatives annual ClAM meet ings possible because National Aeronautic Association NAA official US representative FAT categories sport aviation generous free transportation ar rangement get people across ocean number available seats per year such transportation gradually declined NAA reduce its spon sorship various sport aviation repre sentation FAT meetings AMA NAAs designated US aeromodeling representa tive ClAM got 2 3 seats recent years annual Paris meet ing although NAA still able con tinue sending AMA world championship teams Europe Because reduced attendance coinci ded changes ClAM rules concerning representation meetings loss seats detrimentaladditional re presentatives would have permit ted participate anyway rules got changed 1975 subsequent meetings having representa tives would beneficial What happened ClAM decid ed allow its subcommittee members vote socalled technical meetings prior final voting plenary meeting followed meant subcommittee members would have voice influence previously turn meant because US AMA members subcommittee Free Flight Control Line Scale NC Aerobatics NC Pylon NC Soaring RC helicopters would very helpful have possible Paris However AMAs free transporta tion limited cost commercial airfare prohibitive outlook maxi mum US participation ClAM meet ings looked dim some imagination luck cooperation interested groups provided solution Some previous study noted aside chartered flights cheap est overocean transportation avail able Icelandic Airlines less $400 round trip could get people NY Luxembourg between France Germany back Meanwhile basic US delegation traveling via NAA transportation would land Germany rented van VW Microbus could provide transportation get everybody Paris way Luxembourg manner transportation cost could minimized would also considerable lodging costs involved since about week away US would necessary people total package added up AMA budgeted FAT activities take alone Thats cooperation came apprised situation noted AMA could cover half cost National Miniature Pylon Racing Asso ciation NMPNA National Society RC Aerobatics NERCA National RC Helicopter Association NRCHA agreed contribute $300 cause would assure US members ClAM Pylon Pattern Helicopter subcommittees could attend Dec meet ings Some luck helped two other situa tions US RC Soaring subcommittee member airline employee could travel low rates within AMAFAT budget National Soaring Society NES would have contrib ute Also US Free Flight sub committee member traveling Europe Continued page 56 CLUB FCC LICENSES An Illinois AMA Chart ered Club/member reported HQ understood no Club FCC Class C Cs Li censes would issued after January 1 1975 check Jeremiah Courtney AMA FCC Legal Counsel proved rumor falseno change proposed FCC Club licenses RC flyers typical rumors can sweep country about aspects aeromodelingmost usually wrong either partly entirely Thanks Gerald Case Aero Club Chicago bringing NQ attention typically erroneous rumor could dis pelled BEHIND THE SCENES76 NATS PLANNING largest ever allAMA planning con ference National Model Airplane Championships took place Jan 24 Dayton Ohio Approximately 3D key AMA leaders gathered Airport Inn work out details daily event schedul ing personnel staffing logistics facilities requirements critical item all-budgeting Represented members AMAs Nationals Executive Committee Dayton model club leaders officers following special interest organizations NFFS National Free Flight Society NMPRA National Miniature Pylon Racing Association NSSCA National Society RC Aerobatics SAM Society Antique Modelers Invited unrepresented National Soaring Society Prin cipal AMA officers President Johnny Clemens Texas SecretaryTreasurer Earl Witt Pennsylvania Executive Director John Worth Virginia VicePresident Don Lowe Ohio VicePresident Hardy Brodersen also NFFS Executive Director Michigan Indoor Committee Chairman Bucky Servaites Ohio Key AMA Hats officials Ron Morgan Pennsylvania Jan Sakert California three 75 Category Directors Il linois Bob Vojalavek CL Kemp Bunting RC Dave Shipton scale Ohio area club leaders Bill Hager also re presenting NMPMA Tom Cavanaugh Dick Kastoer Bill Hale also representing SAM Dave Brown Bill Miller Mike Mueller Illinois represented NSRCA others participated helpful developing information concerning 76 Nats reported Competition News section months Model Aviation magazine also available AMA NQ requestplease send stamped selfaddressed envelope Aside meeting results important aspect conference give take atmosphere prevailed throughout 15 hours 9 am Mid night Suggestions proposals offered modified approved step step process covering basics Bats planning Representatives cate gory interest able see work Out mutual problems other Hats Committee scope Nets operation also bacame clearly evident involving problems site layout accommodations April 1976 55 AMA HQ Executive Oirector including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 806 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 76 Nats Planning Cont coennunications contracts coordination coexpromine event size almost hO conpetition events during nook period over u hundred hay ficialo anointed doessninore leant 1500 contestante possibly 2000 thin year inuny sores two Ohio air fieldo Oright Springfield both near layto problems other con tests men multiplied timen over Lmst paints almost breaheves operation direatoonts including thousands dollura worth 0014 OQ support came within $1000 matching income total 064000 eapeosas 0970 Osts mntioipaten about 070000 ineepenses inflation plus new cost items Ohio compared Louis lane 74 sot breakeven operation again thin goal despite higher cost due lilalihood con testants 76 since thin much heavily mcdvlerpopuleted pert country plus economics involving loss traveo napennen isespectad novae high sO costs wt thout rmx sing entry fees 76 Nuts planning 00sf eresce goed emample currant 02414 planniog policymaking utiliehog icouta ell interested forties arrive practical compromism factors conflicting desires demands succeas thin ccofmranoe thus encourages forth er steps direction joint psetinipatino spe cial interest represestativen 14014 officers Its good trand mutual benefit St soon becomes eoodent Nets plan ning ,oefereoca compromises necessary 00 detmils interact end cam accomodated bending eattiso stretching fit various situations madic Control emam ple arent enough hours icaseven dmy operation eves going 0 am o pm duy provide flying everyono would lihe have 00th rytos sod Aerchatics Scale nosy contestasts must fly four time Thato thet seems prarticml 0 pylon terms maspoove safety cimilarly Aerobstica flights limited four time using 2 siten end 2 flight lines Aero botics flight past eros use up abOut 6000 faet Convey length beosuse would too much either Pylon Aerobmtics opernte fur 12 hours day use separate crews 6 hours flight time per dsp much planning goes goich smooth awitch ff100 Pattern eoch day plamoing also slice eeather factors Oscause possi bility early mornnng fog Pylon fliers go firot dufthay dont seed higher ceilings Aerobatics 0 Siera moat have Also allowmmca made fof fain interruptions-is week soamler flying thara mm almost always several hours rain problems four Aerobatics classes Novice Advanoed repOrt Mmstmra plus two Pylon Quarter Nidgat mod formula plus two classas OC Scale 02414 Sport saves very full days flying cnn scheduled about 200 Aerobotic fliers 160 Pylon uboot fifty Scala Sioce room other hind flying such schodule OC Soaring needs separate nina permits Scaring cpmrate 3 days almost unlimited nombers flying simoltaoeouslyeith foar winches launching modelo continuously Its much nba same other cat egcfiea Imch has its special problemo Control line enemple needs five ha nic creas Spead Anrobmtics Combmt nuciog Carrier free flight neads two power nonpowno Scale needs three OC ff CL 1411 together Nato involves over 40 separate competi tion events over 600 awards pee nested Trophy din tribution itocif logistical nightmare years has hems aetremely ccnpliceted frustra ting used given out very long drawn out award ceremony aboodcnmd ehen events increased yond practicality singlocatemony Sc system dmily pickup ceotral locmticn tried aeveral yearn Thia too problem Thia yaar n Oats planning coafersaca produced still another varIation--deems tralieod distribution avant dir ector taking care con trophy awards day may seem s simple obvious prooedsre sot events operating different hours same halfday ragoires oomph outed distribution procedure get right trophies right place ut right time Throughoot Oats plamalag such oum ems problems thrashed oat tspacially important sharing egaipmant supplies Ileetrical generators rA systems stop eatohes calculators vehi cles tables chairs eat ensios cords rope acter juge tmnts end other items passed around compli cated sharing sohedole Otherwiae rant items would prohihitive far beyond already great isnestoent has bees made over years Nets materials contrast 2 3 day meats sustained pace Nets activity 7 days strains abilities sod facilities emaisam OC Aerobatics judging 7 days inarwoin pertiouker problemitreqoicen lot people doing cradibly difficult tiring job many hoors Putting thia together aith prob loins cooesonicaticss electrical power leaping generators going continuously food refreshments fiald toilets tents Sb down ehen winds came parking crowd control trash pichup maoy other details involves extensive aspenolve logistical arrasgoments Ot moot coordinstion hue dm45 volunteer officials ma sure enough help available right place right time Thats goal its difficult achieve especially tha member volunteers given hour day lens needed eguipeent branko down weather inter ferma cao has times mess 505 mostly works out doe lot good people mahing super efforts nolve problams also works cut because plan ning stages various groups involved leers appreciate coemos problems y interact xc frem flight Control Line Scale people work other category gets fair shake abc loaro bend modify demands op erating tha soon basis eons important give aod take io under standing egoul Its under stood arsondereumpensatad way officials can paid justice thair efforts Out plemaing booed equal compensation Aside half doeae top officials eho gat slightly dna much great yr tenponsihility get travel compessotiom booed per mila ooaimam radius 100 milan adds op 000 easimam per official may also eneb geta free nights lodging local oullage dorm f day worked thats itno food allowance easy euma further aoey 100 miles hot thay own Sts part tha annual miracle makes Ness possiblawathout three people Oats could happex year due location Nets far populous area 74 71 plan use mora local paupla littla no campensation means maey ineoperienced nato personnel will Sovolved planning problem therefore develop satis factorily mined group Na te vets aewenmero fortunstely tha Ihic araa has produced large nombar enthusiastic vol onteors w ho have offered earsices ordar up front naw Om part action also appeaf ha spirit wantiog shca can aell better others have done job before Thats tha good provided ant husiasm can blended responsi bility kamahow make eork typical Nets problem people initially volunteer work Oats drop out before during evant good part Slats planning therefore provide fleaibility backop arronge masts keep oparetioss going man power gets thin gate hogs undertahing truly worlds biggest modal Onet way look et somber days hours per sonnel contestants events etc Ivery year its gamble bat odds against disaster era hedged years eaperiexce rombinatios good officials working together 76 Nets plaxoing date indicates could biggest best year evar planniag aimed towurd end 1975 FAI MEETIN6S Continued page 55 port ci ho job nveroeua xc nidr trip no Curio would ut miniool cost cod rho nood f bob cho National free flight Society SIrS Only too hitohen developed lue job coemitteests OC Aerobatics Scale CL nubocamittee mombero could make trip sn substitutes encopt other officially gualifiod Coo repre sestatiews could attend month 090 eut 02014 president cool d cover CL meet nog othor 01 ropresestetivas could cover Scale ucd Aorobutics once prohles unloed laot minute previounly appointed otficial SS coting delegoto Joho Spoldiny 0200 yicePreoidett district 4 lad job conflict caused travel cancelix tion So 0250 president John Clomeno going anywuf load tha 10 dele gation lice lie 0240 ByLows Ce spoosihility Ccc 011 fAl mutteca would outing dologate io place Spald cog sot coc core hitch deceloord Clex oso truvel arrangements peceestod lie leavito whet tho others did Tie Ocs sibilityceisced u lute arrival ic Paris So utill cnn anew contingency p1cc wan unciod cut 1001 Oorcsey 02014s oewly hired asuluteot Ixecutive lirector uculd go over Iceluodic Aitlisco alcog diem ho would bo donigoat ed oltornate Cloacon TIns Ourcoop ufcnr icrecaivo iriefing Worth ubo tacloically nun ottending us 1100 necretury rather 0201 ropresentative d oule auto rhoc tho 05 hod legally occeptod voting ropre unstotivo Cloross trowel problomo 0100 Clucosop would got good nn-the-jnb treicing experienoc fcr ha cork follow Pioully turned cut uv ondod up Paris aenes represoctatioou4 Jolt Clomeco got tixe 05 cOt ing dolegato Carl aorcscy alteroota Dan Pruou Chairman BC Soaring suboomlt tee Adam Outtlor 11 Pylon suhcnemiltoe John Ourkam 01 ielicopteraobccrmittoe John Worth 110 Secretary worked out ca plosned tacloncal meetango zero covered und Clem ens experts oach category ad 56 Model Aviation vina hin voting during fhsol meeting day no question huving ispvrncoroptenzotativao annual Patio meetinga major imonetecce 00 intetOnts ninply no better cap influence thinking nor fovor or people tn got educated tn what othera outside 00 think can work momo effectively get inter national ronperation zopafully have worked cut petters financing future representatives tin specialized subcommittee mact inga Thesugh 0240 sharing eith ap propriate special interest orgasheation thoocoto ouch repreaantntins have 00000 work togother uith group eutuel honetlt 02414 good poaltios tale whole coot stone subaidiaing world championohip teems including sevenul new onoa come plus absorbing new inoteuaaa PAT frasohine taco already greutly eacaloting 101 hudSon bapond zhat ban boon octual reoulto nI nbc Dec 71 COO acetings oem reported month Conpotitico Sewn ooction lOodol Aekotiom mognaino report indicanos ochioeod uboot 955 objootheen tending avecings almost oIl nf nor proposals unto udoptod oont proposals hy other ccuntrieo tic t wo wore faeor got rejected cur onot nigoifloant fail ure concomnod 01 ff100 wero nut ebb get pmoponal foe formula Ivomnion mAO reoxog accepted Adom Settler tnuohos nov reason report Sot cthems worn also renponoiblo Scee onontries cur knoeledgo poeticipato Pylon lacing acticitien ented agoisot no lad ecral obligation tc abatain hut did sot Soxe warn simply ogaisut onto chongina noon aftot 1914 changes opproved Others felt pro posal wan ton 10 omientod net suIt wo lost thin issue thia pear decisive negative votra coin tens lantern oxtico bloc concteles nay have heon inaction tie de feat eselior thin nooting 1500 pro posals changa Peon Plight rules things happen nometimen international modol politics hut did much better simply winning ocee bonn9 some sod maybe neat year can improse things further Thans what tha PAl game abnuto constant striving f bettaring world ictamoatiosal aemomodalieg made higgeot effort 7h hopo no top thot 1976 PERSONAL VIEWPOINTS BY CARL RONEY OBSERVER AND ALT VOTING DELEGATE Canting together hotel famnase Cumin just block PAT nf 0 ice lnoated lS delegetino afoot Wodneoday evening Sec 3 getting briofad Clemens comti concerning itinorary Thursdny ond friday uctuel meeting days 0dh am Thursday tho P01 meeting room boeing minproaontntives renewing old noqualot anoen 000 soeting new delegotos Thy group wan conoonod o lergo mom whieb first inprossion oppaumed natisfoctomp oven though up liho grade scinol dana mono 1971 aession tho dO wan opesod hy thin foesidost Sandy P hoe 00ff finland oddeesoed tin nnm nittino ouch noon nonner en n local model club cooductnitsometlngn couldnt help feel onofusint no cc ant tirnugi tent sixty aicutos lis tening tn schedule onme pmooeduCeu colegonnsccrcirpoaaibia identify unewoomor oxoept 15 pomticipa tion una identu Clod noor tugs Saving no easy method enoognico Oneict delegoto waited oppor nuow tino ask snmecne delega ynllooicg thin hickoff introduction main body nepomotod no antvcd nbc sermon technical nubocemittee ocetioga held throughout first day Since anwe thron meetings wore boing cooducted nimnltanenusly progrosaivoly won impooni ble f onemo dinlegotion participate tion ne woo forcod uttend meetings hiocountCy internet Al though neeti 090 techinoal se turo gvt involved tiovo strong dincusnion Cach agenda men sno votod although decininon wore cosolusivo tiap norva Only recoamendatinno ninat days mean ings appoaro tic technical aeon ga serve purponin timanhing out onne differences following day full agonda gone through again everyone otteodance final voting items no dosit 00 offomt gave us edge warn able mew mepresentativen sub committee neeti oga luring tic Plenary venting tie official delegates could vota seat ing arrasgenent around Clemens placed tic cay oubonamittee eambemn bend connultatiun 004 advice noting category came up thus enouring 00 position followed nut rinpreneota tiess guidance lyon werin dif ficulties bacoose conflicting opinions previously taceived 02414 meeAamn differescee roanleod fore en official 05 ponition could detnoolond 020A president ultimate responsibility deciding way voto problem wxs compounded shortness time tn develop firm ponitiona Os ull agenda mines bofore tho moetingo Thin timo thin pmoblins caunad lent thin 110 agacdx arrived 0240 midNoveOhaec copied transmitted soonmoun 02014 ainoOcera hop poaltiono review sod mesponon nedeasity imoediuto sonoos get reeponsan buck 09 prior final depomture Pario just homely gave delegwticn time digoat information Ofton tho responses members included detailed rotionale whioh required coosider oble atudy able enpreon view pointo Needloon tn 00f 00 000 vol unteer modeler expert noSeS ing fields nould effectivoly din cuss poaltion agenda itnes iawhere cur uen ding additional mom iota neotiog paid C cdv enpemto wore able spout auliocotively 011 subjects during nobonamitnee meetingo 0004 ho again during Plonary Meet ing Thin peccodure allowed thin voting delegate request permbsolon sabonemitteasember opoak no osi ject ha bahelf dolegota Soon observations upon noncbonion nf 1971 Tao meeting Ameprennonative Igypt wan attendance again after absence year before previous year delegates Oulgaria Portugal Onmunis abanot Asoncalia tin presented person foe first time Out thin 27 official voting delegatee eight 8 attended 74 meet meeting othom ottondoes wore ob servers nuboomoittee meabinto 16 nut 21 ware 0100 sot 74 perticiponto Continued page SN 1975 FAI MEETINGS Continued page 56 BY JOHN BIJRKAN RC HELICOPTER SUBCOMMITTEE first trip Paris osd ths plenary ClASs meeting enjoyable asd inter estisg sot surprises ospocted large building lecture hail facilities serving basqueta like asp selfrespecting engineers Out groat world sport aciatiun govern ing hudy hod few officos 20 o 30 foot aooti sq runs na top floor small buildiog housinq Anro Club Prance notion start puol what date oreaky atairway would eullepac Johos aside soot eatlufying see 52 sen Pros 27 nations get together discuss very polite foOlish thank goodness rules aud rugwlatioon fur model airpiase contents didnt nanotly follow cohorts soles Order bat handy pimesoff president Clues kept things track eacosplisbed lb e scat work thu ahort time available Actually meetings started unoff i nially night befero cursor pub just up utreet lintel farnese Whore delegates stayl ng As outing dinner would come straggling twos threes graetei enthusiosticully nba seatod lobbying would begin ccc seehing support P thot proposal ho discuesed neat day Theredoy delogates chuervers onmitteesen couvenod 010 am welcomed President Ourceler PAl folluwod ClAM preni dect Pimneof P eho described procedures aneouseed subcOeeeittee noel ings would located ukihin tin building C subeemittee met day largest moon free flight acule nod ecetrol 1100 elsewhere WC Pattero toci till almost eons nIc hoering 1 130 0/C Pylon 345 AC Helicop ters 347 nC electric powered 348 A good bit time wan wasted cause cenfusios over Cegliub meaning poor translation etc English people sot being able fullee fast pace discusains cosfusice between para graph combers agenda Pal Spurting Code hunk because ci typographical errors wee cessi den able abase aural obligatine en voting C onetnies lad partici pated oceteim cetegnry flyieg such S/C Pylon seppesed oh stoic voting thet subject Osil didslaometimen detrinent US Hiss li/C helicopters pre pared what happeeed John worths little premeetieg hotel room As espected lemmas proposal fur S/C hOhi copter definition rules Per cunpeti tins acme again referred tc tie eubenmit tee further study Since previous subeomittee chairman leactive due ith health aneechaimeuns needed nisne thvre isterested helicopters indicted willisgsess toserec delegate Casada Carmen sitchoce ached weeld like P him nomisate measteriting couple dozen letters let thought ne helicopters rules comes seturelly another trip Pane seat year said null After fisal seetisg dele gates lhOO hours 4 pm Per nomina tion subenmittee chairmen other gesemal matters masy delegates ad jeumned corner pub P em beer ned cokes found syself sittieg seet Chris Olsen SC subeomittee chairman across Cerren Citchece Carree ask ed ne guehif ice tiesn no would knew susleating guess buildiegeegise powered helicopters ainna 1543 directieg first two satiosal helicopters eveste country hav ing held two world records writing monthly column convinced him 00 friday Pleeary meeting held delegates etein big roes items egeeda voted menuassendations Per against em amend aeste hy subloessittees Subeneesittee Chaimees thes voted en ned finally subsnbcnmittaenhairmen Caress must have dune little lobbying because enmisated los Keynes US seceoded warren 50 other sumieatiues offered no vote required payoff trip Europe Old John worth east have figur ed nut plansed way before heevee invitadma go Paris Its great opportunity P rewrite bemmue proposal clarify things make rules safer give helicopters over lapping meters ceasials syschmepteru tandees equal ehence wish shingle ters etc beginning seetiug use delegates twok President PSI task nonnoemtain terms P cm pee sieg flAil rulieg sa president ClAM could serve memo five ye succession Clam president Seedy Pisenof P served ice oneyear cennecutive terms PAl presi dent stood fire convIction like edmeekehing inther disciplining chil dren children luet word pltheugh several nusinationa fur saw Class president oil declined PAl presideet 0014 absence preendeet duty aa sused vieepmeuudent iv gets nominated Per first viecpenaldesty uwong others needy Pineouf naturally others decline theme stood Mm P new acting President deciakese mode categories elevate tie world obmapiunship status hold world championship meeta eto etc meeting lasted until 7 pm prenideet others nt apeoher table suet have deed tired bat kept fnnetioeoeq normally calmly Ger man proposed 0/C halircyter rules olecat came vote some realsded press dent entrene sefety hacard uP 10 kilopound helicuptern 00 finally agreed toreeuknit proposal subeemittee particular suhouboommittee choir man eon tootimed toguoutonthe tows night BY DAVE LINSTRUM PP SUBCOMMITTEE Tn lb ose silo attend PAl COIlS meetieqe Paris often sense rules changes resulting free Plenary meeting made PAl ties-in ether words byocsentitien attuned reel world model flying has often heeo feeling past particularly role chengesievclved major sudel specificetion changes dramatic nedifications fly ing ruins 1575 ClASS meeting first have priveleged allandand plan go knok again nest year work schedula permits typical es aseple feelings diseef man chiseneet hove no basis Pact pee p1o representing nember nations therm 25 voting delegates knowledge able cases wellknuwo flyers twala y session broken initiel technical meetings various aubcoeeitlees propasals egende ore hashed nut detail byosperts respective fields lot haclground information often available countries eho made proposals second day devoted brief discus aice suboceesittee consensus proposals nobel voting vot ing delagare free country allen gets adeice enpert observer thy special field under dincusnion Thin oh scmeer say have bees technical meet ing dey before end have spect51 sight Peelisqe eaperts comprise suboemittee Hewever eel beund accept opinion deed nay advise delegate vole eppesitiun eaperts sometimes split opinions also certain amnunt politics involved efforts made en beth days lnbhy obtain votes pro en particular isenes seldom total agreement bat nepecled Often modelem have honest disagreements conpatitine should nunit has ever thus ouster inlernatinselly famous free flight ems prenest came Pree flight nabcomitteesnnsios fresh Pram Aemeport Charles lelaulle oar schedule did set allow site befure arrival flight Icom Los Angeles ha 4 renineed agenda SCAT club aellknuwo PAl oriented group Amesnd conference table spotted old friends Thoman fester leumark Pet er AlbeIt Cenade later elected Chair man Sebeeneittem replacing luigi Aeve Pierre Chanssebuerg Prance Mar lin Dilly 55 meprenentceq Sew Zeslend Ian Anyone IS Englend ease Pinkie iwedes friendly Albrerht Onchate wakefield Champion East Germany ISO Swas represented famnus I/C stunt flyer iirnlkinen IS OS free flight em present lebale hut clear majority favored rules far costeelent nut urgaskeer Onactise model epseif ins tics changes negative apparently re Pleating model ore sets afacline wtth pine sees 3misers classes flyof P wpheld valid part uP world Champs asd ewles proposed make earn fair test cI emedel sad flyers Cool heads prevailed asd believe disesesiess resulted evelutiesary net radical changes fur PAl P lyemn worldwide BY DAN PRUSS RC SOARING SUBCO9IITTEE Secessber CIAM agenda eeetaieed ever forty proposalsthat rule changes S/C Searing came free sine countries Sebcuemniltee Although some proposal swore same different caustries nev ertheless represented largest nueber proposals particular category senlinned because felt en necemended changes S/f sailplane fraternity wase Inure pleased current rules further felt could have nega tive effect ne posaible world ohumpies ship Conviecang primary lereelseeren S/C eailplaneebul would vote rule changesthat pro pnsels refinements neisting rules progress achieved making refiec Cot aeroelebs eon eflurdrepmeeen Inline Ion Iheensentinge can AMA nenee lechaical meetings held countri en representa live have delagate spreading himself thin amnng various categories aero modeling first day Iwo days seeting reserved P technical meetings necend day far meet leg proper voting Psr various rule changes lakes place Usually cuemendatiens dill ernst nnbcemil teen heeded voting delegates didnt attend specific techeical meetings linnegh background music Off record such lime wan spent dillement delegetes en evening before tech nical meeting during meeting afterwards elaberate en some changes 101 lswing presented Cinches 400 meters line 255 solemn lsrsomeund will rule accepted after cooling scepliciem non winch type flyers--bet displayed much nellpreclaised enpenlise en subject Kitieg winch es neesed big gest fear thvse hand-sew schwol Therefore eeans prevent unwind ing line during launch lv provid ed-this can form winch master net necessarilyrepeal set necensarilyasechanical feature wtnch Sealies Canada South Africa USA countries use winch es esolusively conteste Pond starter dictates High Start Ovefall length esetretched 110 meters sore 15 meters unutrolehed elustko may noed See end thin high start suet attanhed grnusd ruling preeentn hand tow/high start Suce countries would like use unattached method because tall grass P30 category thermal elope searing sodels Thermal soanieg cludes gliders metergliders held P 30 contest fur glideno contest nrgania ems IS SOT CAPS INCLODE MOTOS-ILISESS south Africa will net-repeatwill net have enterglider classification Icr Cnrld lhaepinnship scuning Sermalliekeg scnres turned Sewo Pen reasons subcesenit tee seeker failed see Seens lhneqh meet Euro peon contests around IS cuspeti tore presents en Prob lee pnstieg scenes P am Europe 121250 euetestaeteisanunlathnmahle figure cap diet asce speed cualdet arrived ec prepesal tabled Penaceelly fell nenmealieleg scenes isesatnmal step bsl eurweqiass tannin g consistent limes around 1 3seanndeinspeed other countries turnIng good cI 17 seconds discussion lensed Inwards argument Corking Times Increased 0 minutes 15 minutes Per mater glider Task Samatiun tine running space re stnictions en tawieg Tasks remois basi cally same Its tenon enumse 110 H divided 10 Practiuns nI 11 C Course dimectiens fur speed sad distamee remain seen Personal Ohuervaliens Seems though certain members meetings treat asy mule proposal net possible ispravemeol us advastags countrys mentors proposed some instascen ecapticiss Ian nut weighs femeeightadsess further felt some people mare woincensed ohal lesgieg rule bank lesking loop hole besting ones peers head head easpetities Because US has held aely two F AI enetests under 10741575 rules se years seen argemosts gel Only little support Meaewhile esperi esce nf ceetais Serupeass hald PAI contests year held uam nwo type readily recag nieed hesered 107k could change BY ADAM BATTLER RC PYLON SUBCOMMITTEE Al leceebem meeting al Inter naliunal Ceemiltee en Aemnandeling Clam United Slates reprenenled sev eral techni Cal contribetems additien Selegate em Clemens Secre tary em worth reports appear elsewhere Pinnecial assistance cI sripc ASSA made possible fun no represent United Stat Os views no PAl Pylon Secing also act Pylon sob ocemittee somber During year proposal drafted provide use Pormula air planes PAl Pylon macin g event proposol support east enuntries represented tie Pylon sub ocemittee well cthems net represent ed iv norway Sweden Pioleed Soiled KIngdom United Stales maprouoetetivns well etmong support Pros Canada luring technical meeting held en Thursday Sec 4 wan apparent IS representative did uhare voting delegates views othoms meined supporters however signi ficant venal support Pram Canada As n renult technical cuemiltee n/C ohich Pylon Ancing sub-mategory vot ed support US proposal friday wan another day however plenary unsuics whore country de legate can vote soon became apparent thet 55 strategy prcvide time fur second thoughts present ilees agenda different order discussed prior technical meet ing 55 proposal Precee PAl Pylun aircraft description mules Pen three years proposal woe 40011 wilk first passed point spite significant stretching prctncel Mr worth auicoeaeittec US pruponal considered rejected lometmospeol apparent voting wee primarily nationalislie prin ciples because Pormula aircraft ware net invosled erased anysehero ether 00 In spite panning out eanenous color photos sovefel SMPBA racing ioohs male thmce viaws ideas readily available US mis sion unsuocoesful As ecosequence action PAl Sacing activity tho US long hold out Numthweet will slcwcenaider ably Oct stop usfamlunale will Imp find way provide con tinuing interest United States growth success formula rac ing makes difficult induce US recieg competitor build several mere airplanes different type Prom Purme 15 vet Inlennational world Champ hanshiponopelitius mast PAl rules rightly Thus dilesema Another result action wan tin renignotiun present eubcoemitlee ohabooco Jeheni Sedenhals see chair man cesunittee will fnrmed whether US will represented nesnaine seen Ce tried hard personal disap pointment great AOSA sQ sub subsequent letter NMPc5 President Sen Scherm Adam Sal Ibm aleu said lcllcwiegiscnsseatiue PAl seetioge onsuidered oppertanity pans cc emyma views rest al world able pet racing beek heeds delegates Pros 11 countries wilh lbs 10 caries Pureished OMPCA plus sy ewe copy additine presented color photos S different PemeI ships reprssentative cluded England So Africa Belgium Spain Sweden finland Australia Nor way Canada Pranee eerland United Stelee Icrteneto having such presliginun event innem racIng Unfurtesately nest nI world cas Oct sheme directly thin activity doe launseni lability Nitma will try lied way allow IS nespete islenneliunally still keep form airplanes April 1976 59 DISTRICT ONE MEETING NOTICE Annual District AMA Meeting Satur day March 20 1976 Open 6 pm mal program begins 7 pm Hosted again 495th RC Squadron Nashoba Valley Technical High School Westford Ma Hear Chelmeford Lowell Johnny Clem ens John Worth will guest speakers Cliff Piper will MC Come meet Associate VPS Contest Board members Contest Coordinator Get re quests contest sanctions 1976 Door prizes RC equipment raffle surprises reach meeting place Route 495 use exit 20 follow signs Route #110 Head East toward Chelmaford little less mile St Marys Drive Take St Marys Drive park ing lot rear school Please remember no smoking school See Please come youll glad did TO THOSE WHO RECEIVE ONLY THE AMA NEWS REPRINT Except general interest items information about AMA competition mat ters contained Competition Heweletter section Model Aviation magazine Such information however available upon request AMA HQ sending stamped selfaddressed enve lope following topics con tained months April issue Report current future AMA World Championship Team Programs de tails 76 AMA RC Aerobatics Rules FF Contest Board Action re VTO elimin ation Latest details re 1976 Hats Ohio Aug 1-8 FAT trial RC Helicop ter rules flight portion FAT pro visional RC Electric Power rules FAT provisional Stand-Off Scale rules Contest Calendar NUISANCE/TRESPASS VS FLYING SITES result action brought against RC Club Detroit landowners adjacent club field resulted closing down flying opera tions have read problems caused neighboring landowners against De troit RC Club nuisance noise trespass airspace overflights neighboring property Although ac tion should considered precedent setting legal rationale trial court decision tested appeal superior court others throughout country should act caution attempt fly within boundaries property whether owned leased borrowed noise problem handled club voluntarily restricting flying hours result trespass air space charges members RC club Detroit forbidden trespass foot air neighboring pro perty Adjacent property owners began sitting right property line log ging reporting illegal overflights court Modelers threatened guns neighboring landowners downed aircraft could retrieved adjacent property As result untenable situa tion neighbors bordering fly ing site club finally closed down field put property market shouldnt have happened did Hot should cautious discretion excerised others flying acti vities should also try main tam best possible public relations landowners families near f lying sites especially vital cases flying over neighboring proper ty involved otherwise severity acceptability courtS nuisance complaints will stronger difficult overcome Nuisance laws real shown Detroit Club case may invoke harsh trespass sanctions direct re sult nuisance complaints AMA HQ has memo its legal counsel Jeremiah Courtney concerning nuisance vs trespass situations Interested clubs may request free copy Connecticut e achusetts Hampshire e Island IVermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper Dist Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Aasuoiatu VicePreaidents AnttuuR ovureti 2a Suuudy 5111 Rd. OuPortlund ME 04106 Ctarle 0 ceernyd sa Coasniul SIlicon Anhurat MA 01001 Al Ouvutnik 4 Revunly P1 nli CT 06850 John Pupuoeurgu 104 Ruoky Ciii Rd. seamy MA 01035 THE REAL BIG HEWS IS THE DISTRICT 0MB MEETING SATURDAY MABCH 20TH 1976 meeting again hosted 495th Squadron will same location last year Nashoba Valley Technical High School Westford Mass near Lowell Chelmaford year proud announce AMA Presi dent Johnny Clemens will speaker mostly because couldnt keep him away after great meeting last year John Worth us hope have appointed people atten dance help us keep AMA glued toget Mew England Another goal year have sort Clearing house setting up key contest dates District coming year Paul Penney will have table can check preferred dates hopefully can better job coordinating contests little conflict fact will have considered though that will still have clear some dates District Two traditional contest dates big ones already scheduled cases please remember getting bigger year will increasing number slight conflicts some areas some hard feelings last year New England RC champs conflict good Sailplane RC meet Pittsfield Hope can resolve problems type 1976 planning meeting Jan 4 dozen members 495th must comment willingness en thusiasm toward what going lot work facets re sponsibilities meeting have already assigned letter invitation will go out club shall send out letter too make sure Chartered clubs aware op portunity attend funtype getto gether dont have great magazine permanent site problems year membership such project ed coming year look much success 1976 havent heard good friend Johnny Clemens please dont miss meeting youve met him have heard him before know youll John Worth will bring us latest headquarters operation will adequate time express views ask questions No films planned time though Johnny will bring along few slides particularly proud Internats other big events has attended Id like see some shots big money meets out West Circus-Circus just prove dont have fun contest formal meeting begin 7 pm Saturday March 20 1976 Displays raffle will offered 495th displays will hallways under adequate protection year order allow room seating meeting room can prob ably seat 400 500 50 early sure good seat Thanks again great group 495th willing ness help us District nual meeting Roy Mytinger usual has done great job putting together pre liminary planning work BTG BIG BIG District Regional Control Line Championships Middletown RI September 345 1976 RI76 meet has sanction number 1776 Roy started working angle way back last March time hits stands Ill Council meeting slated Feb 14 Dont know yet sure wish inputs out mem bership ranks help make decision controversial issue havent heard YOU thinking dont write magazines later complain about actions Council Still looking flying site loca tions directory District So far 5 sites have come New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dint II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11381 Ausuciute VicnPreeidentu 0101 ORes 7706 269th St PeRk NY 11040 Joe Friend 62 JoysaR rurrRu Freehold 07 07063 John Origq 6307 BudgeR OR yoRt 05 14094 Cliff Montpluisir 17 enteRS dt 07 07067 061 RoRklu JR 65 sonubuch Furry Rd. 60 1 Cohoon NY 12047 Jack SnueuuroO 2062 Onersen Ama 5uion 57 07003 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS Hopefully edition will come attention prior February 28 thus serving further notice shall have second annual District II member ship meeting conjunction 1976 WRAMS Show Westchester County Center White Plains New York pursuant arrangements have just concluded Show Director Frank De Vore WRAMS WESTCHESTER RADIO AEROMODELENS INC -- presumably will already have advised good fortune virtue late news blurb similar effect crossedfingers sought have inserted last is60 Model Aviation sue NA planned day hour session year being Saturday February 28 noon Opposed last year proceedings took place Sunday tailend WRAMS Show producing such unfortunate timing consequences having abruptly adjourn meeting order permit Messrs Clemens Worth participate awards portion Show another part building Frank De yore fellowWRAMS warmest regards profound gratitude person AMA general splendid cooperation magnificent spec tacle annually well serves best interests aeromodelling Dis trict II elsewhere UP IN CENTRAL PARK Although matter policy strive columns avert im pression just because live work New York City regard place District II about hope will permit brief departure order might provide few moments warmth brightness reproducing portions delightful letter received local AMA members Mr Leo Weiss Kings Point New York takes us titillating trip down Memory-Lane Little 01 N Yawk after great opening opened February issue MA flipped First con gratulations aspect Novem ber 8th affair Manhattan em impres sed Mr Weiss relates know last time can recall model aviation getting big exposure Town dont let address fool till New Yorker about 31 32 big Junior Birdmen thing Sheeps Meadow lots PR quite effec tive shall never forget day Mis Nonor JJ Walker entourage hand juncture spoke flag-bedecked stand much old tradition Nis hat round shiny coat cutaway pants strip ed Positively resplendent against backdrop other elegants pre sumably high-ranking officials As spoke literally thousands gathered round ntly diversity interests etc some guy launched behind bandstand rocketpowered model Id seen red nts before Two fireworksstyle rockets swept wings works Really chil lingly accurate estimate what come quarter century two wars later Perhaps progenitor Any way up went right over smil ing Irishmans head blew up Walker looked up casually interrupting mellifluous flow clings mem ory sharply etched simul taneous dive inside breast pockets simul taneously executed several forementioned officials ex ecuted swiftness Nickok precision Rockettes artillery what else never quite came view Real time became converted slow time minds eye James J no barely perceptible motions primarily facial reversed process hands slowly withdrew move round shiny hats momentarily knocked askew knees bent laps hint uncertainty reformed Nizzoner no ruffled hed momentarily skidded during buck wing carried bits balsa wood aluminum pungentodored casing materials floated gently ground directly front elevated resplendent platform Mr Walker readily demean purity occasion topic discourse American Boy Nor pro fessionals close support lose bit polish doubtless experience hewn memorably displayed too somehow stands mind stark contrast ineptitudes displayed recently generally undercover roles profession would seem has retrogressed put thoughtsand memories down way sharing rather delightful memory brought freshly mind article MA. thank hail evidently effectuating something can viewed being altogether nign can foresee considerably same sort thing occurring years immediately ahead degree toward such similarly worthy end am sure success will prove inspirational IN TNE WORKS point projection 1976 bids fair provide great deal model ling activity kind dimension District II -- what such big gies repeat MAD Model Aviation Day Rockefeller Plaza first pub lic R/C contest Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn since Mirror Meets large 2day trade show Long Island ModelExpo southern part New Jersey tion imposing array contests Dis trict II noted very proud r plans continue crystallize GEAR UP AMO LOCKED! Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe Dist Ill Vice-President 2110 N Kings Arms Circle Centemille OH 45446 ASaocl&ta VicPraldanta Fravois FbhaRty 504 21st St Vina WV 26101 Ralph PaRatti BLarney RD 1 Sevickley PA 15143 Harry Py. toga, Sq apta A-iOn 41012 B Johaeon nay Olorniatoen PA 19401 Albert saldoveki 1703 Gra,t Blvd Cleveland 44130 Well just barely brand new year much activity afoot district affecting District III modeling U S gen eral As may know 1976 MATS will held Ohio combined sites Wright Field near Dayton Spring field Airport half way between Wright Field Springfield first MATS planning session coming up 24th month Jan Dayton will attending meeting two fine flying sites should help put fine NATS minimum event interference sites close enough 20 minutes cause too dif ficult administrative hardship Other important things happening As reported last time Ohio bidding strongly Academy headquarters move Ohio An additional step taken early month visit John Worth Carl Maroney AMA Columbus Springfield Ohio discuss Ohios interest matter John Carl flew Columbus treated short air tour State Ohio aircraft points interest area Following excellent luncheon conference Springfield tended number very important people both City Springfield state officials Columbus session estimation outstand ing example modeling community co operation via open friendly ex change views John Worth gave excellent presenta tion nature needs modeling country Na traced background growth activity pictured future needs response ex cellent parties spirit responsible community involvement needs hobby evident obvious hobby has come age important com munities represents defini tive source important business come hobby also achieving recog nition legitimate form recreation sport ever increasing number citizens such demands its rightful share community recognition support What required through out land friendly face face meetings community leaders such took place Springfield AMA Special Interest Groups have much discussion lately number proposals relative direct involvement special inter est organizations AMA affairs would seem logical de velopment large number groups now have least some ex tent responsive general disatisfac tion present methods parti cular competition categories parti cular have read Bill Northrops propo sal special interest group represen tation Executive Council Also recently Joe Friend has proposed ar rangement would involve special interest groups affairs Con test Boards Personally would like see formal alliance spe cial interest groups AMA As minimum seems appropriate SIGs assigned some formal responsibility competition rules within inter est absolutely no question contest boards need good help can get come up good competition rules member K/C Contest Board short honest ly seems ought bet ter way appears boards April 1976 61 Effective communication two-way street nonpaid volunteer officers ing utmost make AWL kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless write--to AMA vice-president dis trict representative associate vicepresident area Complete communications link--write largely responsive initiate rules changes although obviously board members may write rules proposals aa indi viduals wish present sys tern appears bit chaotic boards faced very difficult task trying mesh often conflicting proposals seems contest boards should charged initiating rules changes imputs possible re sponsible sources further seems likely special interest groups should primary source exper tise should chartered AMA OKI have fanned flames little bit have outlined definitive procedure suggested approach What think Other Issues Let fan another flame little bit governing body devotes much effort money competitor invest significantly manners domestic well international competition Personally feel competition Life Blood hobby would die absolutely no question mind would far different thing incentive development fostered competition much invest aspect hobby Should invest community relations grass roots sup port better flying sites Should contimue substantial invest ment international competition ever increasing costs Should support competitive events propor tion evident national interest about hearing out modeldom What kind burning issue bothering maybe youre just happy go along crowd griping some knuckelhead AMA sticks rule doesnt make sense never taking time get volved will try represent know what want otherwise its must also recognize will have intelligently ha evaluate conflicting ideas reach reasonable position various issues lets have Delawws District ef Cnhbia@ Maryland @ North Carnilna e Virginia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding Dial IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanitam MD 20801 Or Ronald McNally AMA 55785 has con sented represent Oistrict IV Control Line Contest Board toughest jobs Oistrict has will certainly forced curtail personal activity handle work us members district interested Control Line about thinking about write give him feelings rules mat ters now study future proposals tell him appreciate working behalf address 6118 Bardu Avenue Springfield VA 22152 comes job highly recommended very well qualified handle position Ron already up ears work attempting fill Bill Paudues mighty shoes Please write Ron opin ions control line rules issues ideas concerning C/L competi tion Let take opportunity remind Ron other Oistrict IV officers column available time message would wish broadcast may write col wan anytime feel have much say Please probably fastest way reach members Ron s appointment CLCB representa tive voting member big news Oist IV will certainly affect national competitive scene well Just look record work ganization accomplishments mbde Bill Pardue during term Also news Oistrict IV nation modelers very recent ad dition Carl Maroney AMA 400 headquarters staff Assistant Executive Oirector As direct assistant John Worth Carl responsible John Executive Council perform duties Executive Oirector absence other programs assignments made him John Worth So now finally Academy has someone lighten load EO should allow John perform efficiently broaden activities Carl 32 has already very long string credits organization AMA previous employer Vitro Labs As staff specialist Vitro interface between lab Navy Tartar missile program given very responsible job after performing both mechanical electronic design departments As modelers primarily interest ed Carls modeling activities chief interest has RC Soaring last 10 years Before power RC tyro coming control line background Most around world mem bers National Soaring Society will remember name editor organizations magazine Sailplane maybe dont know Carl founders East Coast Soaring Society organizational efforts others course built council soar ing enthusiasts four local clubs first special interest groups believe ECSS first group go over thousand member mark also pioneered use booths trade shows show others services Carl first president served two terms after taking editorship newsletter took paper through its adolescence ECSS Journal NSS Sailplane Carl also headed up Soaring Ad visory Group its first chairman hand ling original rules proposals eventual approval Going back little Carl active OCRC secretary helped organize institute large clubs gradual change board form government course Carl has worked usual Contest Oirec tors chores other club activities has learning AMA organi zation ropes past 6 8 years Willow Grove Ooylestown Lakehurst Nutchinson Carl brings analyt ical mind organization training heck lot enthusiasm job headquarters Good luck both Ron Carl Oist IV votes yet- Associate VPs will announce appointments next month hope got X2 vote Alabama 0 Florida S Geertia naippi to Also VSmith Carolina 9 Termemee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII Dist V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Annociat Vio-Prnidotn Siohnd Taokna 107 White aba Soc00V111n SC 29403 0mm Jo1np 5941 moo,nr Siad Calmanbo 55 31904 WoLanqhlin 4140 Feon Ct 0140. Pnoocol FL 32503 lain RodrbOmmn 510 5th St OOt Villa ajos asyomon Ponoto nioo meig FOnok Sotmomit. 2400 Wont Bad 500 Wonhoilin TO 37203 JO tthitlny 1605 Woodland Doentor AL 35601 Joib Wood PD Son 127 SooOba OS 39350 got winner folks. shown left John Martin Miami Florida John AMA Oist 5 HAM OF THE YEAR197 5 know proud him am ever modeler deserv ed such honor John does Thats Rt awarding him permanent trophy Miami Jerry Wagner helped day caught surprise did John it? Listen few years ago started MIAMA Club Miami Indoor Aircraft Model Assoc recruited Oade County Parks & Rec nept Sponsors finagled use Goodyear Blimp Hanger put together Free Flight Indoor Club featuring little funny peanut biplanes triplanes mono planes larger 13 inches overall fun club fun flyins fun contests FUN everything Along way John group gradually made up own rules rule package now copied over Indoor world mimiced England France may day find itself AMA Role book reject ed 75 will resubmitted 76 group few club members gathered last Sunday snapped myself courageous intrepid group never assembled L R John Martin Ken 62 Model Aviation Wolfinger Dan Kilgore Sr Mike Laughlin Chuck Slater Allen Honey Kevin Smith Jim Sanders seated LR Dick Kelso Cliff McCallum Bill Hiscock Fred McCal lum So great has Dr Johns impact door Modeling recruited help run 1975 MATS INDOOR Lake Charles folks saw em action nobody looking HELP other stress teamwork training help Juniors Seniors share skills young gentleman toy plane Mr Fred McCallum holding scale Fokker keep flying Out win dow Super Bowl 1974 Dick McGraw MAN YEAR tireless work Jim Kirkland Memorial well deserved 1975 Dr John Martin will 76? Maybe YOu will win Maybe woman will win can say can unravel mysteries murky future? Grateful acknowledgements Jerry Wagner aided immeasurably Ann Wagner supplied yummy break fast Jim Stewart drove over. 3 lovely ladies L R Margaret Gill Patty Sark Ruth Brocious Margaret stepping down Pres WINGS Women National Glider Soaring ladies Dist S want join organization exclusively women write new Pres Barbara Robinson 5841 Shafer Rd Lansing Mich 48910 Tell sent you. Patty Art Sark picture last Oct Ruth Newsletter Ed Tampa 74 good Aint cute Did read what Dave Mayor Club President said Daytona Beach RC Assoc Newsletter other day Dont miss nomination Might change what dont like keep what like way lot easier IMPEACHMENT youre right Dave. Bob Sue Crysler sent beautiful little book Sue wrote called Christmas Tide about mermaids Xmas Sue illustrated GCRC people George Batiuk President MACH Huntsville plenty mad cuz didnt mention recent contest OK OK George dont get mada peachy fling flang next year guys. Illinois ana 0 Kentucky uri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dint VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1180510 Annociato VicePreaidnnte Seen Early 4505 CrateS Sr nvilln ICY 40229 Robert Gill 216 Stately Luan Sprlenfinid IL 62704 Job, Matthiaa 5034 I4adinra Dr.Apt CFt Wayne 1046005 Sidnay COllar 524 cerriathia Ct Croon Vig IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Pad 1640 Maywlek Or. teaiaqton KY 40504 Phillip Sullivan 3021 SprIng Valley CS. Anderson IN 46011 Rebart Vojaloonk 7019 Chantnet non. Needridge II 0015 have appointed two new Associate Vice Presidents Indiana first John Jack Matthias member Fort Wayne Flying Circuits Jack flies several types R/G models including Scale Glider has bean full scale pilot over thirty years has Naval Aviator FAA Adminis trator Engineering Supervisor Manager electronics firms has Executive Board Fly ing Circuits six years has addi tional modeling experience newsletters public relations Im sure Jack will keep well informed about modeling area second appointee Phil Silk Sullivan President CIA Central Indiana Aeromodelers active competitive Free Flight flyers midwest Editor CIA Informer newsletter Math teacher Anderson Indiana still need couple volunteers Missouri Kentucky received letter Ray Hayes Treasurer LOFT League Flight Thermal Fort Wayne Indiana Soaring club started year ago four members has grown twentyeight held two sanctioned contests last year produce news letter presently geared promot ing new members hand out copies newsletter interested spectators club contests other activities flying field has tentatively selected FAt R/C Soaring team selec tion contests thia year Ray said sailplane flyers believe AMA people having diffi cult time accepting R/C sailplanes part modeling can assure isnt proof lies Executive Council vote send American team World Soaring Championships South Africa ia true AMA doesnt promote new events Im sure fly ers would resent inteference tried write rules regulations something dont fly ourselves support new events after have become established latest R/C Soaring Control Line FAT Combat Combat will official event 1978 World Championships control line flyers considering teem selec tion program start spring sounds like good event maybe Ill try myself attended meeting Chicago Pylon Club last night Pylon flyers came far away St Louis Area Rockford discuss contests sch eduled next summer CPC has unique idea called Special Sponsor Program someone has thinking starting R/G Pylon racing feels technology skills required just too much CPC will assign seasoned veteran help get started will assist selection checking radio equipment selection airplane hints building strong snd light sel tion breakin engines selection props coach fly pylons until can handle course come meetings will find question ask will answered possible CPC members friends ground exchange information freely air its man himself live competition Spirit 76 entering lot modelers Flyers over country experimenting readying models attempts Worlds Records have speed job ready attempts 5cc 10cc classes other modelers know trying various helicopter sail plane endurance H/C medals pre dict several new records year its about time US gets again Its time get models ready 76 Hats wouldnt surprised see over 2000 contestants year Ill probably enter dozen events should have fun Ill make sure save some time visit museum maybe Ill see Iowa 0 Michigan mota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dist VII Vice-President PO Sax 1104 Birmiagham MI 48012 Last months column inadvertently o mitted listing names addresses Associate VicePresidents carry over past term Jack Josaites no means intended wipe out appointments will however review confirm part total dis trict Associate VP team subject continuing interest serving have yet able contact fellows will irssaediately William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph MI 49085 Phil Cartier 6680 Lucia Lane #18 Fridley MN 55432 Keith McClure 5703 Terrace Dr Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morriasey 14100 W Park Ave New Berlin WI 53151 Saturday January 24 Mats planning meeting day Dayton meeting session 9 am about 1 am Sun day morning can no doubt read detail about Hats other sections Model Aviation highlights Indoor Fairgrounds Coliseum within hour other Hats activities 65 ceiling duplicate Detroit floor area 111 225 feet plus sur rounding grandstand seating Outdoor Free Flight Springfield Airport less hour Wright Field four miles college dorm accommodations Wittenberg College capacity 400 free f light ers will like Springfield fiveminute maxes unless wind up threaten ing put models out sight too soon case will back down threeminute maxes decision made category directors before flying starts 7 am Yea 7 am field available 6 am 430 pm AMA events start 7 am, FAT events start 6 am flown rounds Several AMA events like Cargo Payload Scale unofficial events will held Wright Field April1976 63 evenings 5 pm 9 pm Dont gripe about Springfield closing 430 pm did well negotiate Control Line Radio Control Wright Field Loca tion work hanger HQ function still developing Additional dorm capa city 600 U Dayton close RC Soaring Springfield plenty space everyone SAM Nats plans still developing may Wright Field advance Nets use Springfield Coli seum particular result hard work Bucky Servaites present ed Nets Executive Committee completely negotiated contract use coliseum after chasing down Akron West Baden University Cincinnati other possibilities Springfield first developed possibility Don Lowe new Diat III VI parallel quiries Bucky participated sev eral meetings airport city state Air National Guard AMA officials develop details Bucky really should spending time preparing Indoor World Championships top man US team Conversation Johnny Clemens Dayton broached idea District vii meeting apparently has hap pened previous years large scale would personally attend probably John Worth sounds like good way begin term office invite district look around facilities occasion some might otherwise together meeting Lans ing Milwaukee Agenda about 1 flying sites 2 need AMA Arkansas siana Mexico homa 0 Teoao VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank 01st VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankeoohip Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Prexidonts 000 Avecill 9117 La Ocorocee 55 Amcquorqoo 11 Nod Romeo 523 0 Lebanon Suiphot LA 70663 Frank Osborne ckay N Little Rock AR 72116 Obo Tomy 00 545 Ricbrdon T5 75000 now well new club year 1976 Bicentennial year new club officers should well duties hope abuse club officer has take getting yet Nope feel made mistake letting elect would nice whole club membership did its best work new officers make great bicen tennial club year Ever thought about becosmuing leader member AMA several ways achieve leader status Administration usual method others involve little work Become CD leader member also Now anoth er way Become B/C Pattern C/I Stunt judge too will get leader membership Has club got older members seldom fly anymore Get back action again becoming judge will keep active will keep supply qualifi ed judges contests Four years ago council went twoyear cycle rules done several reasons First give contest rules boards enough time act rules brought year cycle enough time get work done forever holding up printing rule book Now completing first twoyear cycles still hold ing up printing rules book next reason twoyear cycle contestant year rule book finally came out re build contest season year models obsolete him twoyear cycle fine new rule book out yet already complaining will take twoyears change yet printed rule book Got invite attend Dallas Rounders CL Modeler Year Club Banquet Went last year will back year something other clubs might copy gives chance honor own members gets members together big midwinter meeting gives chance take out moma can dress up wives get chance get together com pare notes Gives chance see slob pit area dressed up Some times can shock Once again thanks club editors newsletters Took twoweek vaca tion Florida stack waiting got home Oh yes Florida fine sick time brought kingsized cold back Texas Hi point trip indoor contest run CD John John Martin Colorado as 0 Nebraska h Dakota h Dakota Wyoming Ix DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton 01st IX Vice-Prexident 1401A Sooth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 67211 last months column stated would publish month list new Associate VP appointments also asked input advice volunteers assist making new appointments However forgot lead time three weeks getting column AMA Headquarters would -have time receive help asked appointments will next column XTP COLUMN LEAD TIME executive council voted publish AMA Magazine points strongly emphasized have last minute press time section order provide AMA mesobers fresher up minute news Included last minute section AMA News Competition Newsletter President V P columns fairly standard lead time approxi mately 60 days magazines-that news happening today will included meg receive 60 days now partly depending mail service VP columns Model Aviation however typical deadline date copy AMA Headquarters general ly 18th 19th month column will magazine print ed mailed about 10th following month AMA members receiv ing copy NA about 15th month again depending quality mail service area rate news section MA should reach AMA members almost fast old Monthly Nailing Competition Newsletter 30 days fresher standard meg practice COLORADOS 3RD ANNUAL MODEL BUILDERS EXPOSITION Rolf Norstog AMA 50917 Lakewood Colorado has invited 76 3rd Annual Model Builders Exposition held Jefferson County Fairground 15200 N 6th Ave Golden Colorado April 25th am accepting invita tion attend Expo features manufacturers exhi bits local hobby dealers clubs booths UC FF RC rocket boat train models display Swap sell sessions awards drawings flying demonstrations add up make some kind Expo Dont miss Host sponsor 3rd annual Expo Model Museum Flying Club info Expo call John Allen Area Code 303 985-3268 Ralph Mroch 303/7559478 Exhibitor tables $400 manufacturer exhibit tables $2000 reservations checks should made April 9th sent Wally Leiper 605 5 46th Boulder Colorado 80302 DIST IX AREA MEETING District IX meeting would seem natural held just before 3rd Annual Exposition noted above anyone club willing help set up meeting Saturday evening April 24 Denver area Contact soon times wastin just received $200 check trans mittal AMA Headquarters Huron Prop Busters Club Huron South Dakota donation towards AMA purchase Hutchinson property check donation too unusual two points No 1 Huron Prop Busters have just 12 members No 2 committment made fore site selection made stipulation being money used AMA property purchase DIST IX NOMENCLATURE * Topclass newsletter Topeka Control Line Association * Turbulent Tissue newsletter MACK Model Airplane Clubs Kansas * GI Modellers AssociationClub Grand Island Nebraska DIST IX PROGRAM OF THE MONTH * From SMRCC Newsletter Feedback 64 Model Aviation Paul Cook Editor Shawnee Mission KS K/C Club will have program some kind means new officers have swallow flaming scale models Aeronca Champs doing splits Arizona C California ii C Nevada C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisoim Dint X Vice-President 1100 West Show Frenno CA 93111 Aesoolato VloePreeldeete Robert nareos 901000 5050 iSmi Sr 000 BC 96701 Ed Sagorlin 2751 0 C,Se11 Ave Toceon AZ 85719 John Peed 4269 Speke dr See Jose CA 95136 Jim Scerhoroogh See 393 Lasedele CA 90260 GroSgor WilJjes 161 PesOs St See 505000 CA 92069 missed last club meeting sure attend next have requested chartered club District X vote retaining replacing Contest Roles Board members have re quested Northern California clubs greater Los Angeles area clubs vote retaining replacing Associate Vice Presidents areas individ ual help needed Other districts have followed lead having elections Associate Vice Presidents because has demonstrat ed works Apparently election process has never previously attempted select ing Contest Rules Board members because suggestion would popularity contest best man job would voted dont agree Its true AMA members notorious nonvoting apathy until obtained communica tive effort embodied magazine members really pushed very hard vote Im pushin ya now Vote serious problem Dis trict X over contest rule situa tion really pointed out methods use obtain membership clearance rule change woefully inadequate hue cry always raised after rule has passed simply means make noise adequately informed pending change spite pre-publication Competition Mews also Contest Rules Board meatber vote adequate input members negatives say AMA should overly concerned about Contest Rules Board problems because less ten percent total membership competition minded Well let tell ten precent comes 100% benefit labors ten percent whatever aspect aircraft modeling strikes fancy Contest Roles Boards entitled receive massive improvements working tools should have least two meetings year travel expenses should paid AMA should allowed better communications mem bers through Competition News through AMA subsidized district con test rules meetings should al lowed what must have provide membership new rulebook before competition year starts WAM had 27th annual Parade Champions Concord January 10th Looked like about 300 people present perpetual trophies very beautiful lots privileg ed help present some group winners WAM President Jerry Imboden won trophies needed two other people help carry perpetual trophies pretty good-sized know Conejo K/C Modelers Newsletter January 1976 outstanding member ship questionnaire prepared editor Norm Blessum 955 Camino La Maida Thousand Oaks CA 91360 questionnaire has two pages questions designed provide club officers what members want way activity what interested what would offer etc Write Norm ask him send copy Its too early start planning attend MAC show Anaheim Convention Center May 1 expect have traditional District X meet ing about 730 pm evening convention center hopirg AMAs entire Executive Council will Alooka o ana C Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dint XI Vice-Presidotl 1411 NW lSltt Street Seanila WA 98111 Aseociete Vicepresidents Dick Carson 3029 eof fees 5 Spokeoc WA 99205 Al Colver 231 palrbeehe Pocetello ID 03201 Simon DrOnes St 1 Bce 48 eroadview MT 59015 Robert 5 Staliok 1120 Shady Lone 516meV OR 97321 number model clubs great state Alaska Five have heard way another will tell about get informa tion club quite active since some detailed information received will first covered David Unrub secretary-treasurer group located North Kenai Dont rush map because isnt map know hodgepodge residences machine shops refineries spread over 100 square miles eastern shore Cook Inlet roughly north Kenai map club has five whole members fly mostly K/C club organized last spring aft er having two summers flying under belts members have taught selves fly can guess has painful Although club small inactive Last spring two taught minicourse junior high school class built Mid west Cardinal installed three channel radio OS15 last day course member class 15 got five minutes stick time collective creation didnt put scratch plane club called North Kenai MAC flew plane summer finally just wore Out have promised repeat class spring Last summer club thought would get some help invited club Anchorage come down fly Labor Day Anchorage 180 miles away narrow twolane windy paved road two members Anchorage showed up Kenai group delighted worked week strip donated local bar owner Anchorage flyers said excellent location hoped Kenai group would invite back flew day long time about forty cars people lined up watching first time Kenai group ever seen other R/Cers learned bundle October Kenai group sta tic display shopping center Kenai David titnruh volunteered babysit models ten took along kit work ha wouldnt get bored Dave never got take lid off box people poured through exhibit asking him leave until could bring friends back etc Most club got materials through mail until parttime hobby shop organized Judging number radios kits sold Kenai club should really expand next year Besides sending information above David also sent some good sug gestions concerning juniors scale Model Aviation suggestions good have sent parties think would interested following quote Davids letter Its too late advice issue nevertheless firmly strongly believe AMA should purchase property Nutchinson dont stop Ill never fly Im sure Alaska low list possible AMA sites dont usually understate far years come owned sites may sites AMA can raise mon ey club cant probably neither can Nutchinson club David also offered send some pic tures am sure kind pic tures would welcome would ap propriate get some pictures Model Aviation us interested what goes Alaska area re cent pipeline news has distorted some mental image Alaska minds Wheeley Winter would glad hear David pictures magazine useful would appre ciated recent issues Mod el Aviation contained some information pictures publication Ill risk wrath HQTR staff put column wont accept us will take time read colutnn would like thank publically taking time write David letter very informative contained some good suggestions club congratulated what have accom plished May luck good dur ing coming year about wraps up time Nope made Symposium district meetings winter need communication get bet ter acquainted April 1976 65 YOUTH COTITTEE REPORT ED ABRAM OUAQUAGA NY 13826 old mail bag little heavier month several comments reports welcome Star Skippers newsletter Ed Whitten after absence several months arent sure reason missing issues assume what ever problem its resolved Terry Rimert Cecil Field NAS Flori da sent rather long request informa tion regarding job Youth Com mittee its members what money get Maybe its too long since explained old Monthly Mailing Ill go over high spots again First Com mittee strictly volunteer anyone interested kids modeling eligible membership Committee inform al no meetings subcommittees forth main job members has operate annual Nate Delta Dart program try come up ways get kids modeling keep interested Weve made slide shows mov ies written outlines speeches lesson plans teachers anything else might help cause As far money goes told Terry couldnt answer what funds since never think got impression AMA scholar ship discontinued money would turned over Youth Com mittee No such thing John Worth did say scholarship stopped hed favor using money provide prizes Juniors AMA con tests speculation money become available Committee would have no voice would used beyond making recommendations NQ As said strictly unofficial Terry also expressed desire see column used exchange ideas youth programs told him thats exactly what weve trying promote lack ideas Unless guys out write cant very well tell others whats going Some months werent Patty Sak Ed Whitten d have no mail latest pat tys Pinkie way gives evidence club really active although Patty hasnt given update wheth er efforts have resulted cor responding increase youth participation Terry took exception remarks f voring some sort handicap system think assumed favored classes flying dont think theres need great concern area ex cept RC since other classifications already have limits imposed area power Ron Van Putte mentioned problem column suggested change point system might help Out agree might move people out Class faster still wont help kid can afford lowpowered plane less competition type radio RC few places guy can reasonably certain success can afford has no place competition should available everyone havent seen yet expect some future contest somebody will show up programmed trans mitters has punch button get perfectly executed maneu ver radios available now its matter time until youll able get fully programable set Short outlawing whole list fea tures therell no way run contest based entirely ability still say reasonable thing will handicap models control systems give everyone equal shot winning Back news Gene Nartmangruber Newport News Va sent excellent report regarding program hes using Boys Club Brainbusters MAC pro vides instruction boys build either NLG Dart hold fly ing sessions Starting month club will have advanced classes five boys time building Comet beginner series first five finish theyll pick another group Sounds like good way sure theres lots dividual instruction youre interest ed details Genes address 210 Woodroof Rd Newport Mews Va 23606 lucky well have some pictures somewhere showing some Genes kids action Keep cards letters coming Endwell NY Homer Brink Elementary School Corey Brooks took pictures about 40 contestants Cub Pack #209 participating Delta Dart Contest Above L Winners LR Cris Heath 1st Andy DeNardo 3rd Bobby LaComb 2nd Tin Pros ineki 4th Above R Myron Cary directed event passes out rubber motors youngsters Left Rev Paul Mathis three winders/timers puts 15 turns 16tol winder kids thus same flight potential Right Prizes consisted homemade trophies Cary ribbons certificates kit donated local hobby shop Delta Darts tops starting 66 Model Aviation Boys Club members Delta Darts Newport News Va Program spon sored Brainbusters MAC--see story details Hartmangruber photo
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/04
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
L r BACKGROUND--1975 FAI MEETINGS BY JOHN 1RTH AMA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR year committees Federation Aeronautique Internationale FAI meet make decisions concerning world champion ships other international competitions world records model aircraft FATs Committee International Aero Modeling ClAM pronounced seeom does job 1975 meeting held Paris France December 4 5 Some years ago back sixties AMA able send about half dozen representatives annual ClAM meet ings possible because National Aeronautic Association NAA official US representative FAT categories sport aviation generous free transportation ar rangement get people across ocean number available seats per year such transportation gradually declined NAA reduce its spon sorship various sport aviation repre sentation FAT meetings AMA NAAs designated US aeromodeling representa tive ClAM got 2 3 seats recent years annual Paris meet ing although NAA still able con tinue sending AMA world championship teams Europe Because reduced attendance coinci ded changes ClAM rules concerning representation meetings loss seats detrimentaladditional re presentatives would have permit ted participate anyway rules got changed 1975 subsequent meetings having representa tives would beneficial What happened ClAM decid ed allow its subcommittee members vote socalled technical meetings prior final voting plenary meeting followed meant subcommittee members would have voice influence previously turn meant because US AMA members subcommittee Free Flight Control Line Scale NC Aerobatics NC Pylon NC Soaring RC helicopters would very helpful have possible Paris However AMAs free transporta tion limited cost commercial airfare prohibitive outlook maxi mum US participation ClAM meet ings looked dim some imagination luck cooperation interested groups provided solution Some previous study noted aside chartered flights cheap est overocean transportation avail able Icelandic Airlines less $400 round trip could get people NY Luxembourg between France Germany back Meanwhile basic US delegation traveling via NAA transportation would land Germany rented van VW Microbus could provide transportation get everybody Paris way Luxembourg manner transportation cost could minimized would also considerable lodging costs involved since about week away US would necessary people total package added up AMA budgeted FAT activities take alone Thats cooperation came apprised situation noted AMA could cover half cost National Miniature Pylon Racing Asso ciation NMPNA National Society RC Aerobatics NERCA National RC Helicopter Association NRCHA agreed contribute $300 cause would assure US members ClAM Pylon Pattern Helicopter subcommittees could attend Dec meet ings Some luck helped two other situa tions US RC Soaring subcommittee member airline employee could travel low rates within AMAFAT budget National Soaring Society NES would have contrib ute Also US Free Flight sub committee member traveling Europe Continued page 56 CLUB FCC LICENSES An Illinois AMA Chart ered Club/member reported HQ understood no Club FCC Class C Cs Li censes would issued after January 1 1975 check Jeremiah Courtney AMA FCC Legal Counsel proved rumor falseno change proposed FCC Club licenses RC flyers typical rumors can sweep country about aspects aeromodelingmost usually wrong either partly entirely Thanks Gerald Case Aero Club Chicago bringing NQ attention typically erroneous rumor could dis pelled BEHIND THE SCENES76 NATS PLANNING largest ever allAMA planning con ference National Model Airplane Championships took place Jan 24 Dayton Ohio Approximately 3D key AMA leaders gathered Airport Inn work out details daily event schedul ing personnel staffing logistics facilities requirements critical item all-budgeting Represented members AMAs Nationals Executive Committee Dayton model club leaders officers following special interest organizations NFFS National Free Flight Society NMPRA National Miniature Pylon Racing Association NSSCA National Society RC Aerobatics SAM Society Antique Modelers Invited unrepresented National Soaring Society Prin cipal AMA officers President Johnny Clemens Texas SecretaryTreasurer Earl Witt Pennsylvania Executive Director John Worth Virginia VicePresident Don Lowe Ohio VicePresident Hardy Brodersen also NFFS Executive Director Michigan Indoor Committee Chairman Bucky Servaites Ohio Key AMA Hats officials Ron Morgan Pennsylvania Jan Sakert California three 75 Category Directors Il linois Bob Vojalavek CL Kemp Bunting RC Dave Shipton scale Ohio area club leaders Bill Hager also re presenting NMPMA Tom Cavanaugh Dick Kastoer Bill Hale also representing SAM Dave Brown Bill Miller Mike Mueller Illinois represented NSRCA others participated helpful developing information concerning 76 Nats reported Competition News section months Model Aviation magazine also available AMA NQ requestplease send stamped selfaddressed envelope Aside meeting results important aspect conference give take atmosphere prevailed throughout 15 hours 9 am Mid night Suggestions proposals offered modified approved step step process covering basics Bats planning Representatives cate gory interest able see work Out mutual problems other Hats Committee scope Nets operation also bacame clearly evident involving problems site layout accommodations April 1976 55 AMA HQ Executive Oirector including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 806 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 76 Nats Planning Cont coennunications contracts coordination coexpromine event size almost hO conpetition events during nook period over u hundred hay ficialo anointed doessninore leant 1500 contestante possibly 2000 thin year inuny sores two Ohio air fieldo Oright Springfield both near layto problems other con tests men multiplied timen over Lmst paints almost breaheves operation direatoonts including thousands dollura worth 0014 OQ support came within $1000 matching income total 064000 eapeosas 0970 Osts mntioipaten about 070000 ineepenses inflation plus new cost items Ohio compared Louis lane 74 sot breakeven operation again thin goal despite higher cost due lilalihood con testants 76 since thin much heavily mcdvlerpopuleted pert country plus economics involving loss traveo napennen isespectad novae high sO costs wt thout rmx sing entry fees 76 Nuts planning 00sf eresce goed emample currant 02414 planniog policymaking utiliehog icouta ell interested forties arrive practical compromism factors conflicting desires demands succeas thin ccofmranoe thus encourages forth er steps direction joint psetinipatino spe cial interest represestativen 14014 officers Its good trand mutual benefit St soon becomes eoodent Nets plan ning ,oefereoca compromises necessary 00 detmils interact end cam accomodated bending eattiso stretching fit various situations madic Control emam ple arent enough hours icaseven dmy operation eves going 0 am o pm duy provide flying everyono would lihe have 00th rytos sod Aerchatics Scale nosy contestasts must fly four time Thato thet seems prarticml 0 pylon terms maspoove safety cimilarly Aerobstica flights limited four time using 2 siten end 2 flight lines Aero botics flight past eros use up abOut 6000 faet Convey length beosuse would too much either Pylon Aerobmtics opernte fur 12 hours day use separate crews 6 hours flight time per dsp much planning goes goich smooth awitch ff100 Pattern eoch day plamoing also slice eeather factors Oscause possi bility early mornnng fog Pylon fliers go firot dufthay dont seed higher ceilings Aerobatics 0 Siera moat have Also allowmmca made fof fain interruptions-is week soamler flying thara mm almost always several hours rain problems four Aerobatics classes Novice Advanoed repOrt Mmstmra plus two Pylon Quarter Nidgat mod formula plus two classas OC Scale 02414 Sport saves very full days flying cnn scheduled about 200 Aerobotic fliers 160 Pylon uboot fifty Scala Sioce room other hind flying such schodule OC Soaring needs separate nina permits Scaring cpmrate 3 days almost unlimited nombers flying simoltaoeouslyeith foar winches launching modelo continuously Its much nba same other cat egcfiea Imch has its special problemo Control line enemple needs five ha nic creas Spead Anrobmtics Combmt nuciog Carrier free flight neads two power nonpowno Scale needs three OC ff CL 1411 together Nato involves over 40 separate competi tion events over 600 awards pee nested Trophy din tribution itocif logistical nightmare years has hems aetremely ccnpliceted frustra ting used given out very long drawn out award ceremony aboodcnmd ehen events increased yond practicality singlocatemony Sc system dmily pickup ceotral locmticn tried aeveral yearn Thia too problem Thia yaar n Oats planning coafersaca produced still another varIation--deems tralieod distribution avant dir ector taking care con trophy awards day may seem s simple obvious prooedsre sot events operating different hours same halfday ragoires oomph outed distribution procedure get right trophies right place ut right time Throughoot Oats plamalag such oum ems problems thrashed oat tspacially important sharing egaipmant supplies Ileetrical generators rA systems stop eatohes calculators vehi cles tables chairs eat ensios cords rope acter juge tmnts end other items passed around compli cated sharing sohedole Otherwiae rant items would prohihitive far beyond already great isnestoent has bees made over years Nets materials contrast 2 3 day meats sustained pace Nets activity 7 days strains abilities sod facilities emaisam OC Aerobatics judging 7 days inarwoin pertiouker problemitreqoicen lot people doing cradibly difficult tiring job many hoors Putting thia together aith prob loins cooesonicaticss electrical power leaping generators going continuously food refreshments fiald toilets tents Sb down ehen winds came parking crowd control trash pichup maoy other details involves extensive aspenolve logistical arrasgoments Ot moot coordinstion hue dm45 volunteer officials ma sure enough help available right place right time Thats goal its difficult achieve especially tha member volunteers given hour day lens needed eguipeent branko down weather inter ferma cao has times mess 505 mostly works out doe lot good people mahing super efforts nolve problams also works cut because plan ning stages various groups involved leers appreciate coemos problems y interact xc frem flight Control Line Scale people work other category gets fair shake abc loaro bend modify demands op erating tha soon basis eons important give aod take io under standing egoul Its under stood arsondereumpensatad way officials can paid justice thair efforts Out plemaing booed equal compensation Aside half doeae top officials eho gat slightly dna much great yr tenponsihility get travel compessotiom booed per mila ooaimam radius 100 milan adds op 000 easimam per official may also eneb geta free nights lodging local oullage dorm f day worked thats itno food allowance easy euma further aoey 100 miles hot thay own Sts part tha annual miracle makes Ness possiblawathout three people Oats could happex year due location Nets far populous area 74 71 plan use mora local paupla littla no campensation means maey ineoperienced nato personnel will Sovolved planning problem therefore develop satis factorily mined group Na te vets aewenmero fortunstely tha Ihic araa has produced large nombar enthusiastic vol onteors w ho have offered earsices ordar up front naw Om part action also appeaf ha spirit wantiog shca can aell better others have done job before Thats tha good provided ant husiasm can blended responsi bility kamahow make eork typical Nets problem people initially volunteer work Oats drop out before during evant good part Slats planning therefore provide fleaibility backop arronge masts keep oparetioss going man power gets thin gate hogs undertahing truly worlds biggest modal Onet way look et somber days hours per sonnel contestants events etc Ivery year its gamble bat odds against disaster era hedged years eaperiexce rombinatios good officials working together 76 Nets plaxoing date indicates could biggest best year evar planniag aimed towurd end 1975 FAI MEETIN6S Continued page 55 port ci ho job nveroeua xc nidr trip no Curio would ut miniool cost cod rho nood f bob cho National free flight Society SIrS Only too hitohen developed lue job coemitteests OC Aerobatics Scale CL nubocamittee mombero could make trip sn substitutes encopt other officially gualifiod Coo repre sestatiews could attend month 090 eut 02014 president cool d cover CL meet nog othor 01 ropresestetivas could cover Scale ucd Aorobutics once prohles unloed laot minute previounly appointed otficial SS coting delegoto Joho Spoldiny 0200 yicePreoidett district 4 lad job conflict caused travel cancelix tion So 0250 president John Clomeno going anywuf load tha 10 dele gation lice lie 0240 ByLows Ce spoosihility Ccc 011 fAl mutteca would outing dologate io place Spald cog sot coc core hitch deceloord Clex oso truvel arrangements peceestod lie leavito whet tho others did Tie Ocs sibilityceisced u lute arrival ic Paris So utill cnn anew contingency p1cc wan unciod cut 1001 Oorcsey 02014s oewly hired asuluteot Ixecutive lirector uculd go over Iceluodic Aitlisco alcog diem ho would bo donigoat ed oltornate Cloacon TIns Ourcoop ufcnr icrecaivo iriefing Worth ubo tacloically nun ottending us 1100 necretury rather 0201 ropresentative d oule auto rhoc tho 05 hod legally occeptod voting ropre unstotivo Cloross trowel problomo 0100 Clucosop would got good nn-the-jnb treicing experienoc fcr ha cork follow Pioully turned cut uv ondod up Paris aenes represoctatioou4 Jolt Clomeco got tixe 05 cOt ing dolegato Carl aorcscy alteroota Dan Pruou Chairman BC Soaring suboomlt tee Adam Outtlor 11 Pylon suhcnemiltoe John Ourkam 01 ielicopteraobccrmittoe John Worth 110 Secretary worked out ca plosned tacloncal meetango zero covered und Clem ens experts oach category ad 56 Model Aviation vina hin voting during fhsol meeting day no question huving ispvrncoroptenzotativao annual Patio meetinga major imonetecce 00 intetOnts ninply no better cap influence thinking nor fovor or people tn got educated tn what othera outside 00 think can work momo effectively get inter national ronperation zopafully have worked cut petters financing future representatives tin specialized subcommittee mact inga Thesugh 0240 sharing eith ap propriate special interest orgasheation thoocoto ouch repreaantntins have 00000 work togother uith group eutuel honetlt 02414 good poaltios tale whole coot stone subaidiaing world championohip teems including sevenul new onoa come plus absorbing new inoteuaaa PAT frasohine taco already greutly eacaloting 101 hudSon bapond zhat ban boon octual reoulto nI nbc Dec 71 COO acetings oem reported month Conpotitico Sewn ooction lOodol Aekotiom mognaino report indicanos ochioeod uboot 955 objootheen tending avecings almost oIl nf nor proposals unto udoptod oont proposals hy other ccuntrieo tic t wo wore faeor got rejected cur onot nigoifloant fail ure concomnod 01 ff100 wero nut ebb get pmoponal foe formula Ivomnion mAO reoxog accepted Adom Settler tnuohos nov reason report Sot cthems worn also renponoiblo Scee onontries cur knoeledgo poeticipato Pylon lacing acticitien ented agoisot no lad ecral obligation tc abatain hut did sot Soxe warn simply ogaisut onto chongina noon aftot 1914 changes opproved Others felt pro posal wan ton 10 omientod net suIt wo lost thin issue thia pear decisive negative votra coin tens lantern oxtico bloc concteles nay have heon inaction tie de feat eselior thin nooting 1500 pro posals changa Peon Plight rules things happen nometimen international modol politics hut did much better simply winning ocee bonn9 some sod maybe neat year can improse things further Thans what tha PAl game abnuto constant striving f bettaring world ictamoatiosal aemomodalieg made higgeot effort 7h hopo no top thot 1976 PERSONAL VIEWPOINTS BY CARL RONEY OBSERVER AND ALT VOTING DELEGATE Canting together hotel famnase Cumin just block PAT nf 0 ice lnoated lS delegetino afoot Wodneoday evening Sec 3 getting briofad Clemens comti concerning itinorary Thursdny ond friday uctuel meeting days 0dh am Thursday tho P01 meeting room boeing minproaontntives renewing old noqualot anoen 000 soeting new delegotos Thy group wan conoonod o lergo mom whieb first inprossion oppaumed natisfoctomp oven though up liho grade scinol dana mono 1971 aession tho dO wan opesod hy thin foesidost Sandy P hoe 00ff finland oddeesoed tin nnm nittino ouch noon nonner en n local model club cooductnitsometlngn couldnt help feel onofusint no cc ant tirnugi tent sixty aicutos lis tening tn schedule onme pmooeduCeu colegonnsccrcirpoaaibia identify unewoomor oxoept 15 pomticipa tion una identu Clod noor tugs Saving no easy method enoognico Oneict delegoto waited oppor nuow tino ask snmecne delega ynllooicg thin hickoff introduction main body nepomotod no antvcd nbc sermon technical nubocemittee ocetioga held throughout first day Since anwe thron meetings wore boing cooducted nimnltanenusly progrosaivoly won impooni ble f onemo dinlegotion participate tion ne woo forcod uttend meetings hiocountCy internet Al though neeti 090 techinoal se turo gvt involved tiovo strong dincusnion Cach agenda men sno votod although decininon wore cosolusivo tiap norva Only recoamendatinno ninat days mean ings appoaro tic technical aeon ga serve purponin timanhing out onne differences following day full agonda gone through again everyone otteodance final voting items no dosit 00 offomt gave us edge warn able mew mepresentativen sub committee neeti oga luring tic Plenary venting tie official delegates could vota seat ing arrasgenent around Clemens placed tic cay oubonamittee eambemn bend connultatiun 004 advice noting category came up thus enouring 00 position followed nut rinpreneota tiess guidance lyon werin dif ficulties bacoose conflicting opinions previously taceived 02414 meeAamn differescee roanleod fore en official 05 ponition could detnoolond 020A president ultimate responsibility deciding way voto problem wxs compounded shortness time tn develop firm ponitiona Os ull agenda mines bofore tho moetingo Thin timo thin pmoblins caunad lent thin 110 agacdx arrived 0240 midNoveOhaec copied transmitted soonmoun 02014 ainoOcera hop poaltiono review sod mesponon nedeasity imoediuto sonoos get reeponsan buck 09 prior final depomture Pario just homely gave delegwticn time digoat information Ofton tho responses members included detailed rotionale whioh required coosider oble atudy able enpreon view pointo Needloon tn 00f 00 000 vol unteer modeler expert noSeS ing fields nould effectivoly din cuss poaltion agenda itnes iawhere cur uen ding additional mom iota neotiog paid C cdv enpemto wore able spout auliocotively 011 subjects during nobonamitnee meetingo 0004 ho again during Plonary Meet ing Thin peccodure allowed thin voting delegate request permbsolon sabonemitteasember opoak no osi ject ha bahelf dolegota Soon observations upon noncbonion nf 1971 Tao meeting Ameprennonative Igypt wan attendance again after absence year before previous year delegates Oulgaria Portugal Onmunis abanot Asoncalia tin presented person foe first time Out thin 27 official voting delegatee eight 8 attended 74 meet meeting othom ottondoes wore ob servers nuboomoittee meabinto 16 nut 21 ware 0100 sot 74 perticiponto Continued page SN 1975 FAI MEETINGS Continued page 56 BY JOHN BIJRKAN RC HELICOPTER SUBCOMMITTEE first trip Paris osd ths plenary ClASs meeting enjoyable asd inter estisg sot surprises ospocted large building lecture hail facilities serving basqueta like asp selfrespecting engineers Out groat world sport aciatiun govern ing hudy hod few officos 20 o 30 foot aooti sq runs na top floor small buildiog housinq Anro Club Prance notion start puol what date oreaky atairway would eullepac Johos aside soot eatlufying see 52 sen Pros 27 nations get together discuss very polite foOlish thank goodness rules aud rugwlatioon fur model airpiase contents didnt nanotly follow cohorts soles Order bat handy pimesoff president Clues kept things track eacosplisbed lb e scat work thu ahort time available Actually meetings started unoff i nially night befero cursor pub just up utreet lintel farnese Whore delegates stayl ng As outing dinner would come straggling twos threes graetei enthusiosticully nba seatod lobbying would begin ccc seehing support P thot proposal ho discuesed neat day Theredoy delogates chuervers onmitteesen couvenod 010 am welcomed President Ourceler PAl folluwod ClAM preni dect Pimneof P eho described procedures aneouseed subcOeeeittee noel ings would located ukihin tin building C subeemittee met day largest moon free flight acule nod ecetrol 1100 elsewhere WC Pattero toci till almost eons nIc hoering 1 130 0/C Pylon 345 AC Helicop ters 347 nC electric powered 348 A good bit time wan wasted cause cenfusios over Cegliub meaning poor translation etc English people sot being able fullee fast pace discusains cosfusice between para graph combers agenda Pal Spurting Code hunk because ci typographical errors wee cessi den able abase aural obligatine en voting C onetnies lad partici pated oceteim cetegnry flyieg such S/C Pylon seppesed oh stoic voting thet subject Osil didslaometimen detrinent US Hiss li/C helicopters pre pared what happeeed John worths little premeetieg hotel room As espected lemmas proposal fur S/C hOhi copter definition rules Per cunpeti tins acme again referred tc tie eubenmit tee further study Since previous subeomittee chairman leactive due ith health aneechaimeuns needed nisne thvre isterested helicopters indicted willisgsess toserec delegate Casada Carmen sitchoce ached weeld like P him nomisate measteriting couple dozen letters let thought ne helicopters rules comes seturelly another trip Pane seat year said null After fisal seetisg dele gates lhOO hours 4 pm Per nomina tion subenmittee chairmen other gesemal matters masy delegates ad jeumned corner pub P em beer ned cokes found syself sittieg seet Chris Olsen SC subeomittee chairman across Cerren Citchece Carree ask ed ne guehif ice tiesn no would knew susleating guess buildiegeegise powered helicopters ainna 1543 directieg first two satiosal helicopters eveste country hav ing held two world records writing monthly column convinced him 00 friday Pleeary meeting held delegates etein big roes items egeeda voted menuassendations Per against em amend aeste hy subloessittees Subeneesittee Chaimees thes voted en ned finally subsnbcnmittaenhairmen Caress must have dune little lobbying because enmisated los Keynes US seceoded warren 50 other sumieatiues offered no vote required payoff trip Europe Old John worth east have figur ed nut plansed way before heevee invitadma go Paris Its great opportunity P rewrite bemmue proposal clarify things make rules safer give helicopters over lapping meters ceasials syschmepteru tandees equal ehence wish shingle ters etc beginning seetiug use delegates twok President PSI task nonnoemtain terms P cm pee sieg flAil rulieg sa president ClAM could serve memo five ye succession Clam president Seedy Pisenof P served ice oneyear cennecutive terms PAl presi dent stood fire convIction like edmeekehing inther disciplining chil dren children luet word pltheugh several nusinationa fur saw Class president oil declined PAl presideet 0014 absence preendeet duty aa sused vieepmeuudent iv gets nominated Per first viecpenaldesty uwong others needy Pineouf naturally others decline theme stood Mm P new acting President deciakese mode categories elevate tie world obmapiunship status hold world championship meeta eto etc meeting lasted until 7 pm prenideet others nt apeoher table suet have deed tired bat kept fnnetioeoeq normally calmly Ger man proposed 0/C halircyter rules olecat came vote some realsded press dent entrene sefety hacard uP 10 kilopound helicuptern 00 finally agreed toreeuknit proposal subeemittee particular suhouboommittee choir man eon tootimed toguoutonthe tows night BY DAVE LINSTRUM PP SUBCOMMITTEE Tn lb ose silo attend PAl COIlS meetieqe Paris often sense rules changes resulting free Plenary meeting made PAl ties-in ether words byocsentitien attuned reel world model flying has often heeo feeling past particularly role chengesievclved major sudel specificetion changes dramatic nedifications fly ing ruins 1575 ClASS meeting first have priveleged allandand plan go knok again nest year work schedula permits typical es aseple feelings diseef man chiseneet hove no basis Pact pee p1o representing nember nations therm 25 voting delegates knowledge able cases wellknuwo flyers twala y session broken initiel technical meetings various aubcoeeitlees propasals egende ore hashed nut detail byosperts respective fields lot haclground information often available countries eho made proposals second day devoted brief discus aice suboceesittee consensus proposals nobel voting vot ing delagare free country allen gets adeice enpert observer thy special field under dincusnion Thin oh scmeer say have bees technical meet ing dey before end have spect51 sight Peelisqe eaperts comprise suboemittee Hewever eel beund accept opinion deed nay advise delegate vole eppesitiun eaperts sometimes split opinions also certain amnunt politics involved efforts made en beth days lnbhy obtain votes pro en particular isenes seldom total agreement bat nepecled Often modelem have honest disagreements conpatitine should nunit has ever thus ouster inlernatinselly famous free flight ems prenest came Pree flight nabcomitteesnnsios fresh Pram Aemeport Charles lelaulle oar schedule did set allow site befure arrival flight Icom Los Angeles ha 4 renineed agenda SCAT club aellknuwo PAl oriented group Amesnd conference table spotted old friends Thoman fester leumark Pet er AlbeIt Cenade later elected Chair man Sebeeneittem replacing luigi Aeve Pierre Chanssebuerg Prance Mar lin Dilly 55 meprenentceq Sew Zeslend Ian Anyone IS Englend ease Pinkie iwedes friendly Albrerht Onchate wakefield Champion East Germany ISO Swas represented famnus I/C stunt flyer iirnlkinen IS OS free flight em present lebale hut clear majority favored rules far costeelent nut urgaskeer Onactise model epseif ins tics changes negative apparently re Pleating model ore sets afacline wtth pine sees 3misers classes flyof P wpheld valid part uP world Champs asd ewles proposed make earn fair test cI emedel sad flyers Cool heads prevailed asd believe disesesiess resulted evelutiesary net radical changes fur PAl P lyemn worldwide BY DAN PRUSS RC SOARING SUBCO9IITTEE Secessber CIAM agenda eeetaieed ever forty proposalsthat rule changes S/C Searing came free sine countries Sebcuemniltee Although some proposal swore same different caustries nev ertheless represented largest nueber proposals particular category senlinned because felt en necemended changes S/f sailplane fraternity wase Inure pleased current rules further felt could have nega tive effect ne posaible world ohumpies ship Conviecang primary lereelseeren S/C eailplaneebul would vote rule changesthat pro pnsels refinements neisting rules progress achieved making refiec Cot aeroelebs eon eflurdrepmeeen Inline Ion Iheensentinge can AMA nenee lechaical meetings held countri en representa live have delagate spreading himself thin amnng various categories aero modeling first day Iwo days seeting reserved P technical meetings necend day far meet leg proper voting Psr various rule changes lakes place Usually cuemendatiens dill ernst nnbcemil teen heeded voting delegates didnt attend specific techeical meetings linnegh background music Off record such lime wan spent dillement delegetes en evening before tech nical meeting during meeting afterwards elaberate en some changes 101 lswing presented Cinches 400 meters line 255 solemn lsrsomeund will rule accepted after cooling scepliciem non winch type flyers--bet displayed much nellpreclaised enpenlise en subject Kitieg winch es neesed big gest fear thvse hand-sew schwol Therefore eeans prevent unwind ing line during launch lv provid ed-this can form winch master net necessarilyrepeal set necensarilyasechanical feature wtnch Sealies Canada South Africa USA countries use winch es esolusively conteste Pond starter dictates High Start Ovefall length esetretched 110 meters sore 15 meters unutrolehed elustko may noed See end thin high start suet attanhed grnusd ruling preeentn hand tow/high start Suce countries would like use unattached method because tall grass P30 category thermal elope searing sodels Thermal soanieg cludes gliders metergliders held P 30 contest fur glideno contest nrgania ems IS SOT CAPS INCLODE MOTOS-ILISESS south Africa will net-repeatwill net have enterglider classification Icr Cnrld lhaepinnship scuning Sermalliekeg scnres turned Sewo Pen reasons subcesenit tee seeker failed see Seens lhneqh meet Euro peon contests around IS cuspeti tore presents en Prob lee pnstieg scenes P am Europe 121250 euetestaeteisanunlathnmahle figure cap diet asce speed cualdet arrived ec prepesal tabled Penaceelly fell nenmealieleg scenes isesatnmal step bsl eurweqiass tannin g consistent limes around 1 3seanndeinspeed other countries turnIng good cI 17 seconds discussion lensed Inwards argument Corking Times Increased 0 minutes 15 minutes Per mater glider Task Samatiun tine running space re stnictions en tawieg Tasks remois basi cally same Its tenon enumse 110 H divided 10 Practiuns nI 11 C Course dimectiens fur speed sad distamee remain seen Personal Ohuervaliens Seems though certain members meetings treat asy mule proposal net possible ispravemeol us advastags countrys mentors proposed some instascen ecapticiss Ian nut weighs femeeightadsess further felt some people mare woincensed ohal lesgieg rule bank lesking loop hole besting ones peers head head easpetities Because US has held aely two F AI enetests under 10741575 rules se years seen argemosts gel Only little support Meaewhile esperi esce nf ceetais Serupeass hald PAI contests year held uam nwo type readily recag nieed hesered 107k could change BY ADAM BATTLER RC PYLON SUBCOMMITTEE Al leceebem meeting al Inter naliunal Ceemiltee en Aemnandeling Clam United Slates reprenenled sev eral techni Cal contribetems additien Selegate em Clemens Secre tary em worth reports appear elsewhere Pinnecial assistance cI sripc ASSA made possible fun no represent United Stat Os views no PAl Pylon Secing also act Pylon sob ocemittee somber During year proposal drafted provide use Pormula air planes PAl Pylon macin g event proposol support east enuntries represented tie Pylon sub ocemittee well cthems net represent ed iv norway Sweden Pioleed Soiled KIngdom United Stales maprouoetetivns well etmong support Pros Canada luring technical meeting held en Thursday Sec 4 wan apparent IS representative did uhare voting delegates views othoms meined supporters however signi ficant venal support Pram Canada As n renult technical cuemiltee n/C ohich Pylon Ancing sub-mategory vot ed support US proposal friday wan another day however plenary unsuics whore country de legate can vote soon became apparent thet 55 strategy prcvide time fur second thoughts present ilees agenda different order discussed prior technical meet ing 55 proposal Precee PAl Pylun aircraft description mules Pen three years proposal woe 40011 wilk first passed point spite significant stretching prctncel Mr worth auicoeaeittec US pruponal considered rejected lometmospeol apparent voting wee primarily nationalislie prin ciples because Pormula aircraft ware net invosled erased anysehero ether 00 In spite panning out eanenous color photos sovefel SMPBA racing ioohs male thmce viaws ideas readily available US mis sion unsuocoesful As ecosequence action PAl Sacing activity tho US long hold out Numthweet will slcwcenaider ably Oct stop usfamlunale will Imp find way provide con tinuing interest United States growth success formula rac ing makes difficult induce US recieg competitor build several mere airplanes different type Prom Purme 15 vet Inlennational world Champ hanshiponopelitius mast PAl rules rightly Thus dilesema Another result action wan tin renignotiun present eubcoemitlee ohabooco Jeheni Sedenhals see chair man cesunittee will fnrmed whether US will represented nesnaine seen Ce tried hard personal disap pointment great AOSA sQ sub subsequent letter NMPc5 President Sen Scherm Adam Sal Ibm aleu said lcllcwiegiscnsseatiue PAl seetioge onsuidered oppertanity pans cc emyma views rest al world able pet racing beek heeds delegates Pros 11 countries wilh lbs 10 caries Pureished OMPCA plus sy ewe copy additine presented color photos S different PemeI ships reprssentative cluded England So Africa Belgium Spain Sweden finland Australia Nor way Canada Pranee eerland United Stelee Icrteneto having such presliginun event innem racIng Unfurtesately nest nI world cas Oct sheme directly thin activity doe launseni lability Nitma will try lied way allow IS nespete islenneliunally still keep form airplanes April 1976 59 DISTRICT ONE MEETING NOTICE Annual District AMA Meeting Satur day March 20 1976 Open 6 pm mal program begins 7 pm Hosted again 495th RC Squadron Nashoba Valley Technical High School Westford Ma Hear Chelmeford Lowell Johnny Clem ens John Worth will guest speakers Cliff Piper will MC Come meet Associate VPS Contest Board members Contest Coordinator Get re quests contest sanctions 1976 Door prizes RC equipment raffle surprises reach meeting place Route 495 use exit 20 follow signs Route #110 Head East toward Chelmaford little less mile St Marys Drive Take St Marys Drive park ing lot rear school Please remember no smoking school See Please come youll glad did TO THOSE WHO RECEIVE ONLY THE AMA NEWS REPRINT Except general interest items information about AMA competition mat ters contained Competition Heweletter section Model Aviation magazine Such information however available upon request AMA HQ sending stamped selfaddressed enve lope following topics con tained months April issue Report current future AMA World Championship Team Programs de tails 76 AMA RC Aerobatics Rules FF Contest Board Action re VTO elimin ation Latest details re 1976 Hats Ohio Aug 1-8 FAT trial RC Helicop ter rules flight portion FAT pro visional RC Electric Power rules FAT provisional Stand-Off Scale rules Contest Calendar NUISANCE/TRESPASS VS FLYING SITES result action brought against RC Club Detroit landowners adjacent club field resulted closing down flying opera tions have read problems caused neighboring landowners against De troit RC Club nuisance noise trespass airspace overflights neighboring property Although ac tion should considered precedent setting legal rationale trial court decision tested appeal superior court others throughout country should act caution attempt fly within boundaries property whether owned leased borrowed noise problem handled club voluntarily restricting flying hours result trespass air space charges members RC club Detroit forbidden trespass foot air neighboring pro perty Adjacent property owners began sitting right property line log ging reporting illegal overflights court Modelers threatened guns neighboring landowners downed aircraft could retrieved adjacent property As result untenable situa tion neighbors bordering fly ing site club finally closed down field put property market shouldnt have happened did Hot should cautious discretion excerised others flying acti vities should also try main tam best possible public relations landowners families near f lying sites especially vital cases flying over neighboring proper ty involved otherwise severity acceptability courtS nuisance complaints will stronger difficult overcome Nuisance laws real shown Detroit Club case may invoke harsh trespass sanctions direct re sult nuisance complaints AMA HQ has memo its legal counsel Jeremiah Courtney concerning nuisance vs trespass situations Interested clubs may request free copy Connecticut e achusetts Hampshire e Island IVermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper Dist Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Aasuoiatu VicePreaidents AnttuuR ovureti 2a Suuudy 5111 Rd. OuPortlund ME 04106 Ctarle 0 ceernyd sa Coasniul SIlicon Anhurat MA 01001 Al Ouvutnik 4 Revunly P1 nli CT 06850 John Pupuoeurgu 104 Ruoky Ciii Rd. seamy MA 01035 THE REAL BIG HEWS IS THE DISTRICT 0MB MEETING SATURDAY MABCH 20TH 1976 meeting again hosted 495th Squadron will same location last year Nashoba Valley Technical High School Westford Mass near Lowell Chelmaford year proud announce AMA Presi dent Johnny Clemens will speaker mostly because couldnt keep him away after great meeting last year John Worth us hope have appointed people atten dance help us keep AMA glued toget Mew England Another goal year have sort Clearing house setting up key contest dates District coming year Paul Penney will have table can check preferred dates hopefully can better job coordinating contests little conflict fact will have considered though that will still have clear some dates District Two traditional contest dates big ones already scheduled cases please remember getting bigger year will increasing number slight conflicts some areas some hard feelings last year New England RC champs conflict good Sailplane RC meet Pittsfield Hope can resolve problems type 1976 planning meeting Jan 4 dozen members 495th must comment willingness en thusiasm toward what going lot work facets re sponsibilities meeting have already assigned letter invitation will go out club shall send out letter too make sure Chartered clubs aware op portunity attend funtype getto gether dont have great magazine permanent site problems year membership such project ed coming year look much success 1976 havent heard good friend Johnny Clemens please dont miss meeting youve met him have heard him before know youll John Worth will bring us latest headquarters operation will adequate time express views ask questions No films planned time though Johnny will bring along few slides particularly proud Internats other big events has attended Id like see some shots big money meets out West Circus-Circus just prove dont have fun contest formal meeting begin 7 pm Saturday March 20 1976 Displays raffle will offered 495th displays will hallways under adequate protection year order allow room seating meeting room can prob ably seat 400 500 50 early sure good seat Thanks again great group 495th willing ness help us District nual meeting Roy Mytinger usual has done great job putting together pre liminary planning work BTG BIG BIG District Regional Control Line Championships Middletown RI September 345 1976 RI76 meet has sanction number 1776 Roy started working angle way back last March time hits stands Ill Council meeting slated Feb 14 Dont know yet sure wish inputs out mem bership ranks help make decision controversial issue havent heard YOU thinking dont write magazines later complain about actions Council Still looking flying site loca tions directory District So far 5 sites have come New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dint II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11381 Ausuciute VicnPreeidentu 0101 ORes 7706 269th St PeRk NY 11040 Joe Friend 62 JoysaR rurrRu Freehold 07 07063 John Origq 6307 BudgeR OR yoRt 05 14094 Cliff Montpluisir 17 enteRS dt 07 07067 061 RoRklu JR 65 sonubuch Furry Rd. 60 1 Cohoon NY 12047 Jack SnueuuroO 2062 Onersen Ama 5uion 57 07003 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS Hopefully edition will come attention prior February 28 thus serving further notice shall have second annual District II member ship meeting conjunction 1976 WRAMS Show Westchester County Center White Plains New York pursuant arrangements have just concluded Show Director Frank De Vore WRAMS WESTCHESTER RADIO AEROMODELENS INC -- presumably will already have advised good fortune virtue late news blurb similar effect crossedfingers sought have inserted last is60 Model Aviation sue NA planned day hour session year being Saturday February 28 noon Opposed last year proceedings took place Sunday tailend WRAMS Show producing such unfortunate timing consequences having abruptly adjourn meeting order permit Messrs Clemens Worth participate awards portion Show another part building Frank De yore fellowWRAMS warmest regards profound gratitude person AMA general splendid cooperation magnificent spec tacle annually well serves best interests aeromodelling Dis trict II elsewhere UP IN CENTRAL PARK Although matter policy strive columns avert im pression just because live work New York City regard place District II about hope will permit brief departure order might provide few moments warmth brightness reproducing portions delightful letter received local AMA members Mr Leo Weiss Kings Point New York takes us titillating trip down Memory-Lane Little 01 N Yawk after great opening opened February issue MA flipped First con gratulations aspect Novem ber 8th affair Manhattan em impres sed Mr Weiss relates know last time can recall model aviation getting big exposure Town dont let address fool till New Yorker about 31 32 big Junior Birdmen thing Sheeps Meadow lots PR quite effec tive shall never forget day Mis Nonor JJ Walker entourage hand juncture spoke flag-bedecked stand much old tradition Nis hat round shiny coat cutaway pants strip ed Positively resplendent against backdrop other elegants pre sumably high-ranking officials As spoke literally thousands gathered round ntly diversity interests etc some guy launched behind bandstand rocketpowered model Id seen red nts before Two fireworksstyle rockets swept wings works Really chil lingly accurate estimate what come quarter century two wars later Perhaps progenitor Any way up went right over smil ing Irishmans head blew up Walker looked up casually interrupting mellifluous flow clings mem ory sharply etched simul taneous dive inside breast pockets simul taneously executed several forementioned officials ex ecuted swiftness Nickok precision Rockettes artillery what else never quite came view Real time became converted slow time minds eye James J no barely perceptible motions primarily facial reversed process hands slowly withdrew move round shiny hats momentarily knocked askew knees bent laps hint uncertainty reformed Nizzoner no ruffled hed momentarily skidded during buck wing carried bits balsa wood aluminum pungentodored casing materials floated gently ground directly front elevated resplendent platform Mr Walker readily demean purity occasion topic discourse American Boy Nor pro fessionals close support lose bit polish doubtless experience hewn memorably displayed too somehow stands mind stark contrast ineptitudes displayed recently generally undercover roles profession would seem has retrogressed put thoughtsand memories down way sharing rather delightful memory brought freshly mind article MA. thank hail evidently effectuating something can viewed being altogether nign can foresee considerably same sort thing occurring years immediately ahead degree toward such similarly worthy end am sure success will prove inspirational IN TNE WORKS point projection 1976 bids fair provide great deal model ling activity kind dimension District II -- what such big gies repeat MAD Model Aviation Day Rockefeller Plaza first pub lic R/C contest Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn since Mirror Meets large 2day trade show Long Island ModelExpo southern part New Jersey tion imposing array contests Dis trict II noted very proud r plans continue crystallize GEAR UP AMO LOCKED! Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe Dist Ill Vice-President 2110 N Kings Arms Circle Centemille OH 45446 ASaocl&ta VicPraldanta Fravois FbhaRty 504 21st St Vina WV 26101 Ralph PaRatti BLarney RD 1 Sevickley PA 15143 Harry Py. toga, Sq apta A-iOn 41012 B Johaeon nay Olorniatoen PA 19401 Albert saldoveki 1703 Gra,t Blvd Cleveland 44130 Well just barely brand new year much activity afoot district affecting District III modeling U S gen eral As may know 1976 MATS will held Ohio combined sites Wright Field near Dayton Spring field Airport half way between Wright Field Springfield first MATS planning session coming up 24th month Jan Dayton will attending meeting two fine flying sites should help put fine NATS minimum event interference sites close enough 20 minutes cause too dif ficult administrative hardship Other important things happening As reported last time Ohio bidding strongly Academy headquarters move Ohio An additional step taken early month visit John Worth Carl Maroney AMA Columbus Springfield Ohio discuss Ohios interest matter John Carl flew Columbus treated short air tour State Ohio aircraft points interest area Following excellent luncheon conference Springfield tended number very important people both City Springfield state officials Columbus session estimation outstand ing example modeling community co operation via open friendly ex change views John Worth gave excellent presenta tion nature needs modeling country Na traced background growth activity pictured future needs response ex cellent parties spirit responsible community involvement needs hobby evident obvious hobby has come age important com munities represents defini tive source important business come hobby also achieving recog nition legitimate form recreation sport ever increasing number citizens such demands its rightful share community recognition support What required through out land friendly face face meetings community leaders such took place Springfield AMA Special Interest Groups have much discussion lately number proposals relative direct involvement special inter est organizations AMA affairs would seem logical de velopment large number groups now have least some ex tent responsive general disatisfac tion present methods parti cular competition categories parti cular have read Bill Northrops propo sal special interest group represen tation Executive Council Also recently Joe Friend has proposed ar rangement would involve special interest groups affairs Con test Boards Personally would like see formal alliance spe cial interest groups AMA As minimum seems appropriate SIGs assigned some formal responsibility competition rules within inter est absolutely no question contest boards need good help can get come up good competition rules member K/C Contest Board short honest ly seems ought bet ter way appears boards April 1976 61 Effective communication two-way street nonpaid volunteer officers ing utmost make AWL kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless write--to AMA vice-president dis trict representative associate vicepresident area Complete communications link--write largely responsive initiate rules changes although obviously board members may write rules proposals aa indi viduals wish present sys tern appears bit chaotic boards faced very difficult task trying mesh often conflicting proposals seems contest boards should charged initiating rules changes imputs possible re sponsible sources further seems likely special interest groups should primary source exper tise should chartered AMA OKI have fanned flames little bit have outlined definitive procedure suggested approach What think Other Issues Let fan another flame little bit governing body devotes much effort money competitor invest significantly manners domestic well international competition Personally feel competition Life Blood hobby would die absolutely no question mind would far different thing incentive development fostered competition much invest aspect hobby Should invest community relations grass roots sup port better flying sites Should contimue substantial invest ment international competition ever increasing costs Should support competitive events propor tion evident national interest about hearing out modeldom What kind burning issue bothering maybe youre just happy go along crowd griping some knuckelhead AMA sticks rule doesnt make sense never taking time get volved will try represent know what want otherwise its must also recognize will have intelligently ha evaluate conflicting ideas reach reasonable position various issues lets have Delawws District ef Cnhbia@ Maryland @ North Carnilna e Virginia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding Dial IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanitam MD 20801 Or Ronald McNally AMA 55785 has con sented represent Oistrict IV Control Line Contest Board toughest jobs Oistrict has will certainly forced curtail personal activity handle work us members district interested Control Line about thinking about write give him feelings rules mat ters now study future proposals tell him appreciate working behalf address 6118 Bardu Avenue Springfield VA 22152 comes job highly recommended very well qualified handle position Ron already up ears work attempting fill Bill Paudues mighty shoes Please write Ron opin ions control line rules issues ideas concerning C/L competi tion Let take opportunity remind Ron other Oistrict IV officers column available time message would wish broadcast may write col wan anytime feel have much say Please probably fastest way reach members Ron s appointment CLCB representa tive voting member big news Oist IV will certainly affect national competitive scene well Just look record work ganization accomplishments mbde Bill Pardue during term Also news Oistrict IV nation modelers very recent ad dition Carl Maroney AMA 400 headquarters staff Assistant Executive Oirector As direct assistant John Worth Carl responsible John Executive Council perform duties Executive Oirector absence other programs assignments made him John Worth So now finally Academy has someone lighten load EO should allow John perform efficiently broaden activities Carl 32 has already very long string credits organization AMA previous employer Vitro Labs As staff specialist Vitro interface between lab Navy Tartar missile program given very responsible job after performing both mechanical electronic design departments As modelers primarily interest ed Carls modeling activities chief interest has RC Soaring last 10 years Before power RC tyro coming control line background Most around world mem bers National Soaring Society will remember name editor organizations magazine Sailplane maybe dont know Carl founders East Coast Soaring Society organizational efforts others course built council soar ing enthusiasts four local clubs first special interest groups believe ECSS first group go over thousand member mark also pioneered use booths trade shows show others services Carl first president served two terms after taking editorship newsletter took paper through its adolescence ECSS Journal NSS Sailplane Carl also headed up Soaring Ad visory Group its first chairman hand ling original rules proposals eventual approval Going back little Carl active OCRC secretary helped organize institute large clubs gradual change board form government course Carl has worked usual Contest Oirec tors chores other club activities has learning AMA organi zation ropes past 6 8 years Willow Grove Ooylestown Lakehurst Nutchinson Carl brings analyt ical mind organization training heck lot enthusiasm job headquarters Good luck both Ron Carl Oist IV votes yet- Associate VPs will announce appointments next month hope got X2 vote Alabama 0 Florida S Geertia naippi to Also VSmith Carolina 9 Termemee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII Dist V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Annociat Vio-Prnidotn Siohnd Taokna 107 White aba Soc00V111n SC 29403 0mm Jo1np 5941 moo,nr Siad Calmanbo 55 31904 WoLanqhlin 4140 Feon Ct 0140. Pnoocol FL 32503 lain RodrbOmmn 510 5th St OOt Villa ajos asyomon Ponoto nioo meig FOnok Sotmomit. 2400 Wont Bad 500 Wonhoilin TO 37203 JO tthitlny 1605 Woodland Doentor AL 35601 Joib Wood PD Son 127 SooOba OS 39350 got winner folks. shown left John Martin Miami Florida John AMA Oist 5 HAM OF THE YEAR197 5 know proud him am ever modeler deserv ed such honor John does Thats Rt awarding him permanent trophy Miami Jerry Wagner helped day caught surprise did John it? Listen few years ago started MIAMA Club Miami Indoor Aircraft Model Assoc recruited Oade County Parks & Rec nept Sponsors finagled use Goodyear Blimp Hanger put together Free Flight Indoor Club featuring little funny peanut biplanes triplanes mono planes larger 13 inches overall fun club fun flyins fun contests FUN everything Along way John group gradually made up own rules rule package now copied over Indoor world mimiced England France may day find itself AMA Role book reject ed 75 will resubmitted 76 group few club members gathered last Sunday snapped myself courageous intrepid group never assembled L R John Martin Ken 62 Model Aviation Wolfinger Dan Kilgore Sr Mike Laughlin Chuck Slater Allen Honey Kevin Smith Jim Sanders seated LR Dick Kelso Cliff McCallum Bill Hiscock Fred McCal lum So great has Dr Johns impact door Modeling recruited help run 1975 MATS INDOOR Lake Charles folks saw em action nobody looking HELP other stress teamwork training help Juniors Seniors share skills young gentleman toy plane Mr Fred McCallum holding scale Fokker keep flying Out win dow Super Bowl 1974 Dick McGraw MAN YEAR tireless work Jim Kirkland Memorial well deserved 1975 Dr John Martin will 76? Maybe YOu will win Maybe woman will win can say can unravel mysteries murky future? Grateful acknowledgements Jerry Wagner aided immeasurably Ann Wagner supplied yummy break fast Jim Stewart drove over. 3 lovely ladies L R Margaret Gill Patty Sark Ruth Brocious Margaret stepping down Pres WINGS Women National Glider Soaring ladies Dist S want join organization exclusively women write new Pres Barbara Robinson 5841 Shafer Rd Lansing Mich 48910 Tell sent you. Patty Art Sark picture last Oct Ruth Newsletter Ed Tampa 74 good Aint cute Did read what Dave Mayor Club President said Daytona Beach RC Assoc Newsletter other day Dont miss nomination Might change what dont like keep what like way lot easier IMPEACHMENT youre right Dave. Bob Sue Crysler sent beautiful little book Sue wrote called Christmas Tide about mermaids Xmas Sue illustrated GCRC people George Batiuk President MACH Huntsville plenty mad cuz didnt mention recent contest OK OK George dont get mada peachy fling flang next year guys. Illinois ana 0 Kentucky uri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dint VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1180510 Annociato VicePreaidnnte Seen Early 4505 CrateS Sr nvilln ICY 40229 Robert Gill 216 Stately Luan Sprlenfinid IL 62704 Job, Matthiaa 5034 I4adinra Dr.Apt CFt Wayne 1046005 Sidnay COllar 524 cerriathia Ct Croon Vig IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Pad 1640 Maywlek Or. teaiaqton KY 40504 Phillip Sullivan 3021 SprIng Valley CS. Anderson IN 46011 Rebart Vojaloonk 7019 Chantnet non. Needridge II 0015 have appointed two new Associate Vice Presidents Indiana first John Jack Matthias member Fort Wayne Flying Circuits Jack flies several types R/G models including Scale Glider has bean full scale pilot over thirty years has Naval Aviator FAA Adminis trator Engineering Supervisor Manager electronics firms has Executive Board Fly ing Circuits six years has addi tional modeling experience newsletters public relations Im sure Jack will keep well informed about modeling area second appointee Phil Silk Sullivan President CIA Central Indiana Aeromodelers active competitive Free Flight flyers midwest Editor CIA Informer newsletter Math teacher Anderson Indiana still need couple volunteers Missouri Kentucky received letter Ray Hayes Treasurer LOFT League Flight Thermal Fort Wayne Indiana Soaring club started year ago four members has grown twentyeight held two sanctioned contests last year produce news letter presently geared promot ing new members hand out copies newsletter interested spectators club contests other activities flying field has tentatively selected FAt R/C Soaring team selec tion contests thia year Ray said sailplane flyers believe AMA people having diffi cult time accepting R/C sailplanes part modeling can assure isnt proof lies Executive Council vote send American team World Soaring Championships South Africa ia true AMA doesnt promote new events Im sure fly ers would resent inteference tried write rules regulations something dont fly ourselves support new events after have become established latest R/C Soaring Control Line FAT Combat Combat will official event 1978 World Championships control line flyers considering teem selec tion program start spring sounds like good event maybe Ill try myself attended meeting Chicago Pylon Club last night Pylon flyers came far away St Louis Area Rockford discuss contests sch eduled next summer CPC has unique idea called Special Sponsor Program someone has thinking starting R/G Pylon racing feels technology skills required just too much CPC will assign seasoned veteran help get started will assist selection checking radio equipment selection airplane hints building strong snd light sel tion breakin engines selection props coach fly pylons until can handle course come meetings will find question ask will answered possible CPC members friends ground exchange information freely air its man himself live competition Spirit 76 entering lot modelers Flyers over country experimenting readying models attempts Worlds Records have speed job ready attempts 5cc 10cc classes other modelers know trying various helicopter sail plane endurance H/C medals pre dict several new records year its about time US gets again Its time get models ready 76 Hats wouldnt surprised see over 2000 contestants year Ill probably enter dozen events should have fun Ill make sure save some time visit museum maybe Ill see Iowa 0 Michigan mota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dist VII Vice-President PO Sax 1104 Birmiagham MI 48012 Last months column inadvertently o mitted listing names addresses Associate VicePresidents carry over past term Jack Josaites no means intended wipe out appointments will however review confirm part total dis trict Associate VP team subject continuing interest serving have yet able contact fellows will irssaediately William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph MI 49085 Phil Cartier 6680 Lucia Lane #18 Fridley MN 55432 Keith McClure 5703 Terrace Dr Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morriasey 14100 W Park Ave New Berlin WI 53151 Saturday January 24 Mats planning meeting day Dayton meeting session 9 am about 1 am Sun day morning can no doubt read detail about Hats other sections Model Aviation highlights Indoor Fairgrounds Coliseum within hour other Hats activities 65 ceiling duplicate Detroit floor area 111 225 feet plus sur rounding grandstand seating Outdoor Free Flight Springfield Airport less hour Wright Field four miles college dorm accommodations Wittenberg College capacity 400 free f light ers will like Springfield fiveminute maxes unless wind up threaten ing put models out sight too soon case will back down threeminute maxes decision made category directors before flying starts 7 am Yea 7 am field available 6 am 430 pm AMA events start 7 am, FAT events start 6 am flown rounds Several AMA events like Cargo Payload Scale unofficial events will held Wright Field April1976 63 evenings 5 pm 9 pm Dont gripe about Springfield closing 430 pm did well negotiate Control Line Radio Control Wright Field Loca tion work hanger HQ function still developing Additional dorm capa city 600 U Dayton close RC Soaring Springfield plenty space everyone SAM Nats plans still developing may Wright Field advance Nets use Springfield Coli seum particular result hard work Bucky Servaites present ed Nets Executive Committee completely negotiated contract use coliseum after chasing down Akron West Baden University Cincinnati other possibilities Springfield first developed possibility Don Lowe new Diat III VI parallel quiries Bucky participated sev eral meetings airport city state Air National Guard AMA officials develop details Bucky really should spending time preparing Indoor World Championships top man US team Conversation Johnny Clemens Dayton broached idea District vii meeting apparently has hap pened previous years large scale would personally attend probably John Worth sounds like good way begin term office invite district look around facilities occasion some might otherwise together meeting Lans ing Milwaukee Agenda about 1 flying sites 2 need AMA Arkansas siana Mexico homa 0 Teoao VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank 01st VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankeoohip Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Prexidonts 000 Avecill 9117 La Ocorocee 55 Amcquorqoo 11 Nod Romeo 523 0 Lebanon Suiphot LA 70663 Frank Osborne ckay N Little Rock AR 72116 Obo Tomy 00 545 Ricbrdon T5 75000 now well new club year 1976 Bicentennial year new club officers should well duties hope abuse club officer has take getting yet Nope feel made mistake letting elect would nice whole club membership did its best work new officers make great bicen tennial club year Ever thought about becosmuing leader member AMA several ways achieve leader status Administration usual method others involve little work Become CD leader member also Now anoth er way Become B/C Pattern C/I Stunt judge too will get leader membership Has club got older members seldom fly anymore Get back action again becoming judge will keep active will keep supply qualifi ed judges contests Four years ago council went twoyear cycle rules done several reasons First give contest rules boards enough time act rules brought year cycle enough time get work done forever holding up printing rule book Now completing first twoyear cycles still hold ing up printing rules book next reason twoyear cycle contestant year rule book finally came out re build contest season year models obsolete him twoyear cycle fine new rule book out yet already complaining will take twoyears change yet printed rule book Got invite attend Dallas Rounders CL Modeler Year Club Banquet Went last year will back year something other clubs might copy gives chance honor own members gets members together big midwinter meeting gives chance take out moma can dress up wives get chance get together com pare notes Gives chance see slob pit area dressed up Some times can shock Once again thanks club editors newsletters Took twoweek vaca tion Florida stack waiting got home Oh yes Florida fine sick time brought kingsized cold back Texas Hi point trip indoor contest run CD John John Martin Colorado as 0 Nebraska h Dakota h Dakota Wyoming Ix DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton 01st IX Vice-Prexident 1401A Sooth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 67211 last months column stated would publish month list new Associate VP appointments also asked input advice volunteers assist making new appointments However forgot lead time three weeks getting column AMA Headquarters would -have time receive help asked appointments will next column XTP COLUMN LEAD TIME executive council voted publish AMA Magazine points strongly emphasized have last minute press time section order provide AMA mesobers fresher up minute news Included last minute section AMA News Competition Newsletter President V P columns fairly standard lead time approxi mately 60 days magazines-that news happening today will included meg receive 60 days now partly depending mail service VP columns Model Aviation however typical deadline date copy AMA Headquarters general ly 18th 19th month column will magazine print ed mailed about 10th following month AMA members receiv ing copy NA about 15th month again depending quality mail service area rate news section MA should reach AMA members almost fast old Monthly Nailing Competition Newsletter 30 days fresher standard meg practice COLORADOS 3RD ANNUAL MODEL BUILDERS EXPOSITION Rolf Norstog AMA 50917 Lakewood Colorado has invited 76 3rd Annual Model Builders Exposition held Jefferson County Fairground 15200 N 6th Ave Golden Colorado April 25th am accepting invita tion attend Expo features manufacturers exhi bits local hobby dealers clubs booths UC FF RC rocket boat train models display Swap sell sessions awards drawings flying demonstrations add up make some kind Expo Dont miss Host sponsor 3rd annual Expo Model Museum Flying Club info Expo call John Allen Area Code 303 985-3268 Ralph Mroch 303/7559478 Exhibitor tables $400 manufacturer exhibit tables $2000 reservations checks should made April 9th sent Wally Leiper 605 5 46th Boulder Colorado 80302 DIST IX AREA MEETING District IX meeting would seem natural held just before 3rd Annual Exposition noted above anyone club willing help set up meeting Saturday evening April 24 Denver area Contact soon times wastin just received $200 check trans mittal AMA Headquarters Huron Prop Busters Club Huron South Dakota donation towards AMA purchase Hutchinson property check donation too unusual two points No 1 Huron Prop Busters have just 12 members No 2 committment made fore site selection made stipulation being money used AMA property purchase DIST IX NOMENCLATURE * Topclass newsletter Topeka Control Line Association * Turbulent Tissue newsletter MACK Model Airplane Clubs Kansas * GI Modellers AssociationClub Grand Island Nebraska DIST IX PROGRAM OF THE MONTH * From SMRCC Newsletter Feedback 64 Model Aviation Paul Cook Editor Shawnee Mission KS K/C Club will have program some kind means new officers have swallow flaming scale models Aeronca Champs doing splits Arizona C California ii C Nevada C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisoim Dint X Vice-President 1100 West Show Frenno CA 93111 Aesoolato VloePreeldeete Robert nareos 901000 5050 iSmi Sr 000 BC 96701 Ed Sagorlin 2751 0 C,Se11 Ave Toceon AZ 85719 John Peed 4269 Speke dr See Jose CA 95136 Jim Scerhoroogh See 393 Lasedele CA 90260 GroSgor WilJjes 161 PesOs St See 505000 CA 92069 missed last club meeting sure attend next have requested chartered club District X vote retaining replacing Contest Roles Board members have re quested Northern California clubs greater Los Angeles area clubs vote retaining replacing Associate Vice Presidents areas individ ual help needed Other districts have followed lead having elections Associate Vice Presidents because has demonstrat ed works Apparently election process has never previously attempted select ing Contest Rules Board members because suggestion would popularity contest best man job would voted dont agree Its true AMA members notorious nonvoting apathy until obtained communica tive effort embodied magazine members really pushed very hard vote Im pushin ya now Vote serious problem Dis trict X over contest rule situa tion really pointed out methods use obtain membership clearance rule change woefully inadequate hue cry always raised after rule has passed simply means make noise adequately informed pending change spite pre-publication Competition Mews also Contest Rules Board meatber vote adequate input members negatives say AMA should overly concerned about Contest Rules Board problems because less ten percent total membership competition minded Well let tell ten precent comes 100% benefit labors ten percent whatever aspect aircraft modeling strikes fancy Contest Roles Boards entitled receive massive improvements working tools should have least two meetings year travel expenses should paid AMA should allowed better communications mem bers through Competition News through AMA subsidized district con test rules meetings should al lowed what must have provide membership new rulebook before competition year starts WAM had 27th annual Parade Champions Concord January 10th Looked like about 300 people present perpetual trophies very beautiful lots privileg ed help present some group winners WAM President Jerry Imboden won trophies needed two other people help carry perpetual trophies pretty good-sized know Conejo K/C Modelers Newsletter January 1976 outstanding member ship questionnaire prepared editor Norm Blessum 955 Camino La Maida Thousand Oaks CA 91360 questionnaire has two pages questions designed provide club officers what members want way activity what interested what would offer etc Write Norm ask him send copy Its too early start planning attend MAC show Anaheim Convention Center May 1 expect have traditional District X meet ing about 730 pm evening convention center hopirg AMAs entire Executive Council will Alooka o ana C Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dint XI Vice-Presidotl 1411 NW lSltt Street Seanila WA 98111 Aseociete Vicepresidents Dick Carson 3029 eof fees 5 Spokeoc WA 99205 Al Colver 231 palrbeehe Pocetello ID 03201 Simon DrOnes St 1 Bce 48 eroadview MT 59015 Robert 5 Staliok 1120 Shady Lone 516meV OR 97321 number model clubs great state Alaska Five have heard way another will tell about get informa tion club quite active since some detailed information received will first covered David Unrub secretary-treasurer group located North Kenai Dont rush map because isnt map know hodgepodge residences machine shops refineries spread over 100 square miles eastern shore Cook Inlet roughly north Kenai map club has five whole members fly mostly K/C club organized last spring aft er having two summers flying under belts members have taught selves fly can guess has painful Although club small inactive Last spring two taught minicourse junior high school class built Mid west Cardinal installed three channel radio OS15 last day course member class 15 got five minutes stick time collective creation didnt put scratch plane club called North Kenai MAC flew plane summer finally just wore Out have promised repeat class spring Last summer club thought would get some help invited club Anchorage come down fly Labor Day Anchorage 180 miles away narrow twolane windy paved road two members Anchorage showed up Kenai group delighted worked week strip donated local bar owner Anchorage flyers said excellent location hoped Kenai group would invite back flew day long time about forty cars people lined up watching first time Kenai group ever seen other R/Cers learned bundle October Kenai group sta tic display shopping center Kenai David titnruh volunteered babysit models ten took along kit work ha wouldnt get bored Dave never got take lid off box people poured through exhibit asking him leave until could bring friends back etc Most club got materials through mail until parttime hobby shop organized Judging number radios kits sold Kenai club should really expand next year Besides sending information above David also sent some good sug gestions concerning juniors scale Model Aviation suggestions good have sent parties think would interested following quote Davids letter Its too late advice issue nevertheless firmly strongly believe AMA should purchase property Nutchinson dont stop Ill never fly Im sure Alaska low list possible AMA sites dont usually understate far years come owned sites may sites AMA can raise mon ey club cant probably neither can Nutchinson club David also offered send some pic tures am sure kind pic tures would welcome would ap propriate get some pictures Model Aviation us interested what goes Alaska area re cent pipeline news has distorted some mental image Alaska minds Wheeley Winter would glad hear David pictures magazine useful would appre ciated recent issues Mod el Aviation contained some information pictures publication Ill risk wrath HQTR staff put column wont accept us will take time read colutnn would like thank publically taking time write David letter very informative contained some good suggestions club congratulated what have accom plished May luck good dur ing coming year about wraps up time Nope made Symposium district meetings winter need communication get bet ter acquainted April 1976 65 YOUTH COTITTEE REPORT ED ABRAM OUAQUAGA NY 13826 old mail bag little heavier month several comments reports welcome Star Skippers newsletter Ed Whitten after absence several months arent sure reason missing issues assume what ever problem its resolved Terry Rimert Cecil Field NAS Flori da sent rather long request informa tion regarding job Youth Com mittee its members what money get Maybe its too long since explained old Monthly Mailing Ill go over high spots again First Com mittee strictly volunteer anyone interested kids modeling eligible membership Committee inform al no meetings subcommittees forth main job members has operate annual Nate Delta Dart program try come up ways get kids modeling keep interested Weve made slide shows mov ies written outlines speeches lesson plans teachers anything else might help cause As far money goes told Terry couldnt answer what funds since never think got impression AMA scholar ship discontinued money would turned over Youth Com mittee No such thing John Worth did say scholarship stopped hed favor using money provide prizes Juniors AMA con tests speculation money become available Committee would have no voice would used beyond making recommendations NQ As said strictly unofficial Terry also expressed desire see column used exchange ideas youth programs told him thats exactly what weve trying promote lack ideas Unless guys out write cant very well tell others whats going Some months werent Patty Sak Ed Whitten d have no mail latest pat tys Pinkie way gives evidence club really active although Patty hasnt given update wheth er efforts have resulted cor responding increase youth participation Terry took exception remarks f voring some sort handicap system think assumed favored classes flying dont think theres need great concern area ex cept RC since other classifications already have limits imposed area power Ron Van Putte mentioned problem column suggested change point system might help Out agree might move people out Class faster still wont help kid can afford lowpowered plane less competition type radio RC few places guy can reasonably certain success can afford has no place competition should available everyone havent seen yet expect some future contest somebody will show up programmed trans mitters has punch button get perfectly executed maneu ver radios available now its matter time until youll able get fully programable set Short outlawing whole list fea tures therell no way run contest based entirely ability still say reasonable thing will handicap models control systems give everyone equal shot winning Back news Gene Nartmangruber Newport News Va sent excellent report regarding program hes using Boys Club Brainbusters MAC pro vides instruction boys build either NLG Dart hold fly ing sessions Starting month club will have advanced classes five boys time building Comet beginner series first five finish theyll pick another group Sounds like good way sure theres lots dividual instruction youre interest ed details Genes address 210 Woodroof Rd Newport Mews Va 23606 lucky well have some pictures somewhere showing some Genes kids action Keep cards letters coming Endwell NY Homer Brink Elementary School Corey Brooks took pictures about 40 contestants Cub Pack #209 participating Delta Dart Contest Above L Winners LR Cris Heath 1st Andy DeNardo 3rd Bobby LaComb 2nd Tin Pros ineki 4th Above R Myron Cary directed event passes out rubber motors youngsters Left Rev Paul Mathis three winders/timers puts 15 turns 16tol winder kids thus same flight potential Right Prizes consisted homemade trophies Cary ribbons certificates kit donated local hobby shop Delta Darts tops starting 66 Model Aviation Boys Club members Delta Darts Newport News Va Program spon sored Brainbusters MAC--see story details Hartmangruber photo
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/04
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L r BACKGROUND--1975 FAI MEETINGS BY JOHN 1RTH AMA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR year committees Federation Aeronautique Internationale FAI meet make decisions concerning world champion ships other international competitions world records model aircraft FATs Committee International Aero Modeling ClAM pronounced seeom does job 1975 meeting held Paris France December 4 5 Some years ago back sixties AMA able send about half dozen representatives annual ClAM meet ings possible because National Aeronautic Association NAA official US representative FAT categories sport aviation generous free transportation ar rangement get people across ocean number available seats per year such transportation gradually declined NAA reduce its spon sorship various sport aviation repre sentation FAT meetings AMA NAAs designated US aeromodeling representa tive ClAM got 2 3 seats recent years annual Paris meet ing although NAA still able con tinue sending AMA world championship teams Europe Because reduced attendance coinci ded changes ClAM rules concerning representation meetings loss seats detrimentaladditional re presentatives would have permit ted participate anyway rules got changed 1975 subsequent meetings having representa tives would beneficial What happened ClAM decid ed allow its subcommittee members vote socalled technical meetings prior final voting plenary meeting followed meant subcommittee members would have voice influence previously turn meant because US AMA members subcommittee Free Flight Control Line Scale NC Aerobatics NC Pylon NC Soaring RC helicopters would very helpful have possible Paris However AMAs free transporta tion limited cost commercial airfare prohibitive outlook maxi mum US participation ClAM meet ings looked dim some imagination luck cooperation interested groups provided solution Some previous study noted aside chartered flights cheap est overocean transportation avail able Icelandic Airlines less $400 round trip could get people NY Luxembourg between France Germany back Meanwhile basic US delegation traveling via NAA transportation would land Germany rented van VW Microbus could provide transportation get everybody Paris way Luxembourg manner transportation cost could minimized would also considerable lodging costs involved since about week away US would necessary people total package added up AMA budgeted FAT activities take alone Thats cooperation came apprised situation noted AMA could cover half cost National Miniature Pylon Racing Asso ciation NMPNA National Society RC Aerobatics NERCA National RC Helicopter Association NRCHA agreed contribute $300 cause would assure US members ClAM Pylon Pattern Helicopter subcommittees could attend Dec meet ings Some luck helped two other situa tions US RC Soaring subcommittee member airline employee could travel low rates within AMAFAT budget National Soaring Society NES would have contrib ute Also US Free Flight sub committee member traveling Europe Continued page 56 CLUB FCC LICENSES An Illinois AMA Chart ered Club/member reported HQ understood no Club FCC Class C Cs Li censes would issued after January 1 1975 check Jeremiah Courtney AMA FCC Legal Counsel proved rumor falseno change proposed FCC Club licenses RC flyers typical rumors can sweep country about aspects aeromodelingmost usually wrong either partly entirely Thanks Gerald Case Aero Club Chicago bringing NQ attention typically erroneous rumor could dis pelled BEHIND THE SCENES76 NATS PLANNING largest ever allAMA planning con ference National Model Airplane Championships took place Jan 24 Dayton Ohio Approximately 3D key AMA leaders gathered Airport Inn work out details daily event schedul ing personnel staffing logistics facilities requirements critical item all-budgeting Represented members AMAs Nationals Executive Committee Dayton model club leaders officers following special interest organizations NFFS National Free Flight Society NMPRA National Miniature Pylon Racing Association NSSCA National Society RC Aerobatics SAM Society Antique Modelers Invited unrepresented National Soaring Society Prin cipal AMA officers President Johnny Clemens Texas SecretaryTreasurer Earl Witt Pennsylvania Executive Director John Worth Virginia VicePresident Don Lowe Ohio VicePresident Hardy Brodersen also NFFS Executive Director Michigan Indoor Committee Chairman Bucky Servaites Ohio Key AMA Hats officials Ron Morgan Pennsylvania Jan Sakert California three 75 Category Directors Il linois Bob Vojalavek CL Kemp Bunting RC Dave Shipton scale Ohio area club leaders Bill Hager also re presenting NMPMA Tom Cavanaugh Dick Kastoer Bill Hale also representing SAM Dave Brown Bill Miller Mike Mueller Illinois represented NSRCA others participated helpful developing information concerning 76 Nats reported Competition News section months Model Aviation magazine also available AMA NQ requestplease send stamped selfaddressed envelope Aside meeting results important aspect conference give take atmosphere prevailed throughout 15 hours 9 am Mid night Suggestions proposals offered modified approved step step process covering basics Bats planning Representatives cate gory interest able see work Out mutual problems other Hats Committee scope Nets operation also bacame clearly evident involving problems site layout accommodations April 1976 55 AMA HQ Executive Oirector including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 806 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 76 Nats Planning Cont coennunications contracts coordination coexpromine event size almost hO conpetition events during nook period over u hundred hay ficialo anointed doessninore leant 1500 contestante possibly 2000 thin year inuny sores two Ohio air fieldo Oright Springfield both near layto problems other con tests men multiplied timen over Lmst paints almost breaheves operation direatoonts including thousands dollura worth 0014 OQ support came within $1000 matching income total 064000 eapeosas 0970 Osts mntioipaten about 070000 ineepenses inflation plus new cost items Ohio compared Louis lane 74 sot breakeven operation again thin goal despite higher cost due lilalihood con testants 76 since thin much heavily mcdvlerpopuleted pert country plus economics involving loss traveo napennen isespectad novae high sO costs wt thout rmx sing entry fees 76 Nuts planning 00sf eresce goed emample currant 02414 planniog policymaking utiliehog icouta ell interested forties arrive practical compromism factors conflicting desires demands succeas thin ccofmranoe thus encourages forth er steps direction joint psetinipatino spe cial interest represestativen 14014 officers Its good trand mutual benefit St soon becomes eoodent Nets plan ning ,oefereoca compromises necessary 00 detmils interact end cam accomodated bending eattiso stretching fit various situations madic Control emam ple arent enough hours icaseven dmy operation eves going 0 am o pm duy provide flying everyono would lihe have 00th rytos sod Aerchatics Scale nosy contestasts must fly four time Thato thet seems prarticml 0 pylon terms maspoove safety cimilarly Aerobstica flights limited four time using 2 siten end 2 flight lines Aero botics flight past eros use up abOut 6000 faet Convey length beosuse would too much either Pylon Aerobmtics opernte fur 12 hours day use separate crews 6 hours flight time per dsp much planning goes goich smooth awitch ff100 Pattern eoch day plamoing also slice eeather factors Oscause possi bility early mornnng fog Pylon fliers go firot dufthay dont seed higher ceilings Aerobatics 0 Siera moat have Also allowmmca made fof fain interruptions-is week soamler flying thara mm almost always several hours rain problems four Aerobatics classes Novice Advanoed repOrt Mmstmra plus two Pylon Quarter Nidgat mod formula plus two classas OC Scale 02414 Sport saves very full days flying cnn scheduled about 200 Aerobotic fliers 160 Pylon uboot fifty Scala Sioce room other hind flying such schodule OC Soaring needs separate nina permits Scaring cpmrate 3 days almost unlimited nombers flying simoltaoeouslyeith foar winches launching modelo continuously Its much nba same other cat egcfiea Imch has its special problemo Control line enemple needs five ha nic creas Spead Anrobmtics Combmt nuciog Carrier free flight neads two power nonpowno Scale needs three OC ff CL 1411 together Nato involves over 40 separate competi tion events over 600 awards pee nested Trophy din tribution itocif logistical nightmare years has hems aetremely ccnpliceted frustra ting used given out very long drawn out award ceremony aboodcnmd ehen events increased yond practicality singlocatemony Sc system dmily pickup ceotral locmticn tried aeveral yearn Thia too problem Thia yaar n Oats planning coafersaca produced still another varIation--deems tralieod distribution avant dir ector taking care con trophy awards day may seem s simple obvious prooedsre sot events operating different hours same halfday ragoires oomph outed distribution procedure get right trophies right place ut right time Throughoot Oats plamalag such oum ems problems thrashed oat tspacially important sharing egaipmant supplies Ileetrical generators rA systems stop eatohes calculators vehi cles tables chairs eat ensios cords rope acter juge tmnts end other items passed around compli cated sharing sohedole Otherwiae rant items would prohihitive far beyond already great isnestoent has bees made over years Nets materials contrast 2 3 day meats sustained pace Nets activity 7 days strains abilities sod facilities emaisam OC Aerobatics judging 7 days inarwoin pertiouker problemitreqoicen lot people doing cradibly difficult tiring job many hoors Putting thia together aith prob loins cooesonicaticss electrical power leaping generators going continuously food refreshments fiald toilets tents Sb down ehen winds came parking crowd control trash pichup maoy other details involves extensive aspenolve logistical arrasgoments Ot moot coordinstion hue dm45 volunteer officials ma sure enough help available right place right time Thats goal its difficult achieve especially tha member volunteers given hour day lens needed eguipeent branko down weather inter ferma cao has times mess 505 mostly works out doe lot good people mahing super efforts nolve problams also works cut because plan ning stages various groups involved leers appreciate coemos problems y interact xc frem flight Control Line Scale people work other category gets fair shake abc loaro bend modify demands op erating tha soon basis eons important give aod take io under standing egoul Its under stood arsondereumpensatad way officials can paid justice thair efforts Out plemaing booed equal compensation Aside half doeae top officials eho gat slightly dna much great yr tenponsihility get travel compessotiom booed per mila ooaimam radius 100 milan adds op 000 easimam per official may also eneb geta free nights lodging local oullage dorm f day worked thats itno food allowance easy euma further aoey 100 miles hot thay own Sts part tha annual miracle makes Ness possiblawathout three people Oats could happex year due location Nets far populous area 74 71 plan use mora local paupla littla no campensation means maey ineoperienced nato personnel will Sovolved planning problem therefore develop satis factorily mined group Na te vets aewenmero fortunstely tha Ihic araa has produced large nombar enthusiastic vol onteors w ho have offered earsices ordar up front naw Om part action also appeaf ha spirit wantiog shca can aell better others have done job before Thats tha good provided ant husiasm can blended responsi bility kamahow make eork typical Nets problem people initially volunteer work Oats drop out before during evant good part Slats planning therefore provide fleaibility backop arronge masts keep oparetioss going man power gets thin gate hogs undertahing truly worlds biggest modal Onet way look et somber days hours per sonnel contestants events etc Ivery year its gamble bat odds against disaster era hedged years eaperiexce rombinatios good officials working together 76 Nets plaxoing date indicates could biggest best year evar planniag aimed towurd end 1975 FAI MEETIN6S Continued page 55 port ci ho job nveroeua xc nidr trip no Curio would ut miniool cost cod rho nood f bob cho National free flight Society SIrS Only too hitohen developed lue job coemitteests OC Aerobatics Scale CL nubocamittee mombero could make trip sn substitutes encopt other officially gualifiod Coo repre sestatiews could attend month 090 eut 02014 president cool d cover CL meet nog othor 01 ropresestetivas could cover Scale ucd Aorobutics once prohles unloed laot minute previounly appointed otficial SS coting delegoto Joho Spoldiny 0200 yicePreoidett district 4 lad job conflict caused travel cancelix tion So 0250 president John Clomeno going anywuf load tha 10 dele gation lice lie 0240 ByLows Ce spoosihility Ccc 011 fAl mutteca would outing dologate io place Spald cog sot coc core hitch deceloord Clex oso truvel arrangements peceestod lie leavito whet tho others did Tie Ocs sibilityceisced u lute arrival ic Paris So utill cnn anew contingency p1cc wan unciod cut 1001 Oorcsey 02014s oewly hired asuluteot Ixecutive lirector uculd go over Iceluodic Aitlisco alcog diem ho would bo donigoat ed oltornate Cloacon TIns Ourcoop ufcnr icrecaivo iriefing Worth ubo tacloically nun ottending us 1100 necretury rather 0201 ropresentative d oule auto rhoc tho 05 hod legally occeptod voting ropre unstotivo Cloross trowel problomo 0100 Clucosop would got good nn-the-jnb treicing experienoc fcr ha cork follow Pioully turned cut uv ondod up Paris aenes represoctatioou4 Jolt Clomeco got tixe 05 cOt ing dolegato Carl aorcscy alteroota Dan Pruou Chairman BC Soaring suboomlt tee Adam Outtlor 11 Pylon suhcnemiltoe John Ourkam 01 ielicopteraobccrmittoe John Worth 110 Secretary worked out ca plosned tacloncal meetango zero covered und Clem ens experts oach category ad 56 Model Aviation vina hin voting during fhsol meeting day no question huving ispvrncoroptenzotativao annual Patio meetinga major imonetecce 00 intetOnts ninply no better cap influence thinking nor fovor or people tn got educated tn what othera outside 00 think can work momo effectively get inter national ronperation zopafully have worked cut petters financing future representatives tin specialized subcommittee mact inga Thesugh 0240 sharing eith ap propriate special interest orgasheation thoocoto ouch repreaantntins have 00000 work togother uith group eutuel honetlt 02414 good poaltios tale whole coot stone subaidiaing world championohip teems including sevenul new onoa come plus absorbing new inoteuaaa PAT frasohine taco already greutly eacaloting 101 hudSon bapond zhat ban boon octual reoulto nI nbc Dec 71 COO acetings oem reported month Conpotitico Sewn ooction lOodol Aekotiom mognaino report indicanos ochioeod uboot 955 objootheen tending avecings almost oIl nf nor proposals unto udoptod oont proposals hy other ccuntrieo tic t wo wore faeor got rejected cur onot nigoifloant fail ure concomnod 01 ff100 wero nut ebb get pmoponal foe formula Ivomnion mAO reoxog accepted Adom Settler tnuohos nov reason report Sot cthems worn also renponoiblo Scee onontries cur knoeledgo poeticipato Pylon lacing acticitien ented agoisot no lad ecral obligation tc abatain hut did sot Soxe warn simply ogaisut onto chongina noon aftot 1914 changes opproved Others felt pro posal wan ton 10 omientod net suIt wo lost thin issue thia pear decisive negative votra coin tens lantern oxtico bloc concteles nay have heon inaction tie de feat eselior thin nooting 1500 pro posals changa Peon Plight rules things happen nometimen international modol politics hut did much better simply winning ocee bonn9 some sod maybe neat year can improse things further Thans what tha PAl game abnuto constant striving f bettaring world ictamoatiosal aemomodalieg made higgeot effort 7h hopo no top thot 1976 PERSONAL VIEWPOINTS BY CARL RONEY OBSERVER AND ALT VOTING DELEGATE Canting together hotel famnase Cumin just block PAT nf 0 ice lnoated lS delegetino afoot Wodneoday evening Sec 3 getting briofad Clemens comti concerning itinorary Thursdny ond friday uctuel meeting days 0dh am Thursday tho P01 meeting room boeing minproaontntives renewing old noqualot anoen 000 soeting new delegotos Thy group wan conoonod o lergo mom whieb first inprossion oppaumed natisfoctomp oven though up liho grade scinol dana mono 1971 aession tho dO wan opesod hy thin foesidost Sandy P hoe 00ff finland oddeesoed tin nnm nittino ouch noon nonner en n local model club cooductnitsometlngn couldnt help feel onofusint no cc ant tirnugi tent sixty aicutos lis tening tn schedule onme pmooeduCeu colegonnsccrcirpoaaibia identify unewoomor oxoept 15 pomticipa tion una identu Clod noor tugs Saving no easy method enoognico Oneict delegoto waited oppor nuow tino ask snmecne delega ynllooicg thin hickoff introduction main body nepomotod no antvcd nbc sermon technical nubocemittee ocetioga held throughout first day Since anwe thron meetings wore boing cooducted nimnltanenusly progrosaivoly won impooni ble f onemo dinlegotion participate tion ne woo forcod uttend meetings hiocountCy internet Al though neeti 090 techinoal se turo gvt involved tiovo strong dincusnion Cach agenda men sno votod although decininon wore cosolusivo tiap norva Only recoamendatinno ninat days mean ings appoaro tic technical aeon ga serve purponin timanhing out onne differences following day full agonda gone through again everyone otteodance final voting items no dosit 00 offomt gave us edge warn able mew mepresentativen sub committee neeti oga luring tic Plenary venting tie official delegates could vota seat ing arrasgenent around Clemens placed tic cay oubonamittee eambemn bend connultatiun 004 advice noting category came up thus enouring 00 position followed nut rinpreneota tiess guidance lyon werin dif ficulties bacoose conflicting opinions previously taceived 02414 meeAamn differescee roanleod fore en official 05 ponition could detnoolond 020A president ultimate responsibility deciding way voto problem wxs compounded shortness time tn develop firm ponitiona Os ull agenda mines bofore tho moetingo Thin timo thin pmoblins caunad lent thin 110 agacdx arrived 0240 midNoveOhaec copied transmitted soonmoun 02014 ainoOcera hop poaltiono review sod mesponon nedeasity imoediuto sonoos get reeponsan buck 09 prior final depomture Pario just homely gave delegwticn time digoat information Ofton tho responses members included detailed rotionale whioh required coosider oble atudy able enpreon view pointo Needloon tn 00f 00 000 vol unteer modeler expert noSeS ing fields nould effectivoly din cuss poaltion agenda itnes iawhere cur uen ding additional mom iota neotiog paid C cdv enpemto wore able spout auliocotively 011 subjects during nobonamitnee meetingo 0004 ho again during Plonary Meet ing Thin peccodure allowed thin voting delegate request permbsolon sabonemitteasember opoak no osi ject ha bahelf dolegota Soon observations upon noncbonion nf 1971 Tao meeting Ameprennonative Igypt wan attendance again after absence year before previous year delegates Oulgaria Portugal Onmunis abanot Asoncalia tin presented person foe first time Out thin 27 official voting delegatee eight 8 attended 74 meet meeting othom ottondoes wore ob servers nuboomoittee meabinto 16 nut 21 ware 0100 sot 74 perticiponto Continued page SN 1975 FAI MEETINGS Continued page 56 BY JOHN BIJRKAN RC HELICOPTER SUBCOMMITTEE first trip Paris osd ths plenary ClASs meeting enjoyable asd inter estisg sot surprises ospocted large building lecture hail facilities serving basqueta like asp selfrespecting engineers Out groat world sport aciatiun govern ing hudy hod few officos 20 o 30 foot aooti sq runs na top floor small buildiog housinq Anro Club Prance notion start puol what date oreaky atairway would eullepac Johos aside soot eatlufying see 52 sen Pros 27 nations get together discuss very polite foOlish thank goodness rules aud rugwlatioon fur model airpiase contents didnt nanotly follow cohorts soles Order bat handy pimesoff president Clues kept things track eacosplisbed lb e scat work thu ahort time available Actually meetings started unoff i nially night befero cursor pub just up utreet lintel farnese Whore delegates stayl ng As outing dinner would come straggling twos threes graetei enthusiosticully nba seatod lobbying would begin ccc seehing support P thot proposal ho discuesed neat day Theredoy delogates chuervers onmitteesen couvenod 010 am welcomed President Ourceler PAl folluwod ClAM preni dect Pimneof P eho described procedures aneouseed subcOeeeittee noel ings would located ukihin tin building C subeemittee met day largest moon free flight acule nod ecetrol 1100 elsewhere WC Pattero toci till almost eons nIc hoering 1 130 0/C Pylon 345 AC Helicop ters 347 nC electric powered 348 A good bit time wan wasted cause cenfusios over Cegliub meaning poor translation etc English people sot being able fullee fast pace discusains cosfusice between para graph combers agenda Pal Spurting Code hunk because ci typographical errors wee cessi den able abase aural obligatine en voting C onetnies lad partici pated oceteim cetegnry flyieg such S/C Pylon seppesed oh stoic voting thet subject Osil didslaometimen detrinent US Hiss li/C helicopters pre pared what happeeed John worths little premeetieg hotel room As espected lemmas proposal fur S/C hOhi copter definition rules Per cunpeti tins acme again referred tc tie eubenmit tee further study Since previous subeomittee chairman leactive due ith health aneechaimeuns needed nisne thvre isterested helicopters indicted willisgsess toserec delegate Casada Carmen sitchoce ached weeld like P him nomisate measteriting couple dozen letters let thought ne helicopters rules comes seturelly another trip Pane seat year said null After fisal seetisg dele gates lhOO hours 4 pm Per nomina tion subenmittee chairmen other gesemal matters masy delegates ad jeumned corner pub P em beer ned cokes found syself sittieg seet Chris Olsen SC subeomittee chairman across Cerren Citchece Carree ask ed ne guehif ice tiesn no would knew susleating guess buildiegeegise powered helicopters ainna 1543 directieg first two satiosal helicopters eveste country hav ing held two world records writing monthly column convinced him 00 friday Pleeary meeting held delegates etein big roes items egeeda voted menuassendations Per against em amend aeste hy subloessittees Subeneesittee Chaimees thes voted en ned finally subsnbcnmittaenhairmen Caress must have dune little lobbying because enmisated los Keynes US seceoded warren 50 other sumieatiues offered no vote required payoff trip Europe Old John worth east have figur ed nut plansed way before heevee invitadma go Paris Its great opportunity P rewrite bemmue proposal clarify things make rules safer give helicopters over lapping meters ceasials syschmepteru tandees equal ehence wish shingle ters etc beginning seetiug use delegates twok President PSI task nonnoemtain terms P cm pee sieg flAil rulieg sa president ClAM could serve memo five ye succession Clam president Seedy Pisenof P served ice oneyear cennecutive terms PAl presi dent stood fire convIction like edmeekehing inther disciplining chil dren children luet word pltheugh several nusinationa fur saw Class president oil declined PAl presideet 0014 absence preendeet duty aa sused vieepmeuudent iv gets nominated Per first viecpenaldesty uwong others needy Pineouf naturally others decline theme stood Mm P new acting President deciakese mode categories elevate tie world obmapiunship status hold world championship meeta eto etc meeting lasted until 7 pm prenideet others nt apeoher table suet have deed tired bat kept fnnetioeoeq normally calmly Ger man proposed 0/C halircyter rules olecat came vote some realsded press dent entrene sefety hacard uP 10 kilopound helicuptern 00 finally agreed toreeuknit proposal subeemittee particular suhouboommittee choir man eon tootimed toguoutonthe tows night BY DAVE LINSTRUM PP SUBCOMMITTEE Tn lb ose silo attend PAl COIlS meetieqe Paris often sense rules changes resulting free Plenary meeting made PAl ties-in ether words byocsentitien attuned reel world model flying has often heeo feeling past particularly role chengesievclved major sudel specificetion changes dramatic nedifications fly ing ruins 1575 ClASS meeting first have priveleged allandand plan go knok again nest year work schedula permits typical es aseple feelings diseef man chiseneet hove no basis Pact pee p1o representing nember nations therm 25 voting delegates knowledge able cases wellknuwo flyers twala y session broken initiel technical meetings various aubcoeeitlees propasals egende ore hashed nut detail byosperts respective fields lot haclground information often available countries eho made proposals second day devoted brief discus aice suboceesittee consensus proposals nobel voting vot ing delagare free country allen gets adeice enpert observer thy special field under dincusnion Thin oh scmeer say have bees technical meet ing dey before end have spect51 sight Peelisqe eaperts comprise suboemittee Hewever eel beund accept opinion deed nay advise delegate vole eppesitiun eaperts sometimes split opinions also certain amnunt politics involved efforts made en beth days lnbhy obtain votes pro en particular isenes seldom total agreement bat nepecled Often modelem have honest disagreements conpatitine should nunit has ever thus ouster inlernatinselly famous free flight ems prenest came Pree flight nabcomitteesnnsios fresh Pram Aemeport Charles lelaulle oar schedule did set allow site befure arrival flight Icom Los Angeles ha 4 renineed agenda SCAT club aellknuwo PAl oriented group Amesnd conference table spotted old friends Thoman fester leumark Pet er AlbeIt Cenade later elected Chair man Sebeeneittem replacing luigi Aeve Pierre Chanssebuerg Prance Mar lin Dilly 55 meprenentceq Sew Zeslend Ian Anyone IS Englend ease Pinkie iwedes friendly Albrerht Onchate wakefield Champion East Germany ISO Swas represented famnus I/C stunt flyer iirnlkinen IS OS free flight em present lebale hut clear majority favored rules far costeelent nut urgaskeer Onactise model epseif ins tics changes negative apparently re Pleating model ore sets afacline wtth pine sees 3misers classes flyof P wpheld valid part uP world Champs asd ewles proposed make earn fair test cI emedel sad flyers Cool heads prevailed asd believe disesesiess resulted evelutiesary net radical changes fur PAl P lyemn worldwide BY DAN PRUSS RC SOARING SUBCO9IITTEE Secessber CIAM agenda eeetaieed ever forty proposalsthat rule changes S/C Searing came free sine countries Sebcuemniltee Although some proposal swore same different caustries nev ertheless represented largest nueber proposals particular category senlinned because felt en necemended changes S/f sailplane fraternity wase Inure pleased current rules further felt could have nega tive effect ne posaible world ohumpies ship Conviecang primary lereelseeren S/C eailplaneebul would vote rule changesthat pro pnsels refinements neisting rules progress achieved making refiec Cot aeroelebs eon eflurdrepmeeen Inline Ion Iheensentinge can AMA nenee lechaical meetings held countri en representa live have delagate spreading himself thin amnng various categories aero modeling first day Iwo days seeting reserved P technical meetings necend day far meet leg proper voting Psr various rule changes lakes place Usually cuemendatiens dill ernst nnbcemil teen heeded voting delegates didnt attend specific techeical meetings linnegh background music Off record such lime wan spent dillement delegetes en evening before tech nical meeting during meeting afterwards elaberate en some changes 101 lswing presented Cinches 400 meters line 255 solemn lsrsomeund will rule accepted after cooling scepliciem non winch type flyers--bet displayed much nellpreclaised enpenlise en subject Kitieg winch es neesed big gest fear thvse hand-sew schwol Therefore eeans prevent unwind ing line during launch lv provid ed-this can form winch master net necessarilyrepeal set necensarilyasechanical feature wtnch Sealies Canada South Africa USA countries use winch es esolusively conteste Pond starter dictates High Start Ovefall length esetretched 110 meters sore 15 meters unutrolehed elustko may noed See end thin high start suet attanhed grnusd ruling preeentn hand tow/high start Suce countries would like use unattached method because tall grass P30 category thermal elope searing sodels Thermal soanieg cludes gliders metergliders held P 30 contest fur glideno contest nrgania ems IS SOT CAPS INCLODE MOTOS-ILISESS south Africa will net-repeatwill net have enterglider classification Icr Cnrld lhaepinnship scuning Sermalliekeg scnres turned Sewo Pen reasons subcesenit tee seeker failed see Seens lhneqh meet Euro peon contests around IS cuspeti tore presents en Prob lee pnstieg scenes P am Europe 121250 euetestaeteisanunlathnmahle figure cap diet asce speed cualdet arrived ec prepesal tabled Penaceelly fell nenmealieleg scenes isesatnmal step bsl eurweqiass tannin g consistent limes around 1 3seanndeinspeed other countries turnIng good cI 17 seconds discussion lensed Inwards argument Corking Times Increased 0 minutes 15 minutes Per mater glider Task Samatiun tine running space re stnictions en tawieg Tasks remois basi cally same Its tenon enumse 110 H divided 10 Practiuns nI 11 C Course dimectiens fur speed sad distamee remain seen Personal Ohuervaliens Seems though certain members meetings treat asy mule proposal net possible ispravemeol us advastags countrys mentors proposed some instascen ecapticiss Ian nut weighs femeeightadsess further felt some people mare woincensed ohal lesgieg rule bank lesking loop hole besting ones peers head head easpetities Because US has held aely two F AI enetests under 10741575 rules se years seen argemosts gel Only little support Meaewhile esperi esce nf ceetais Serupeass hald PAI contests year held uam nwo type readily recag nieed hesered 107k could change BY ADAM BATTLER RC PYLON SUBCOMMITTEE Al leceebem meeting al Inter naliunal Ceemiltee en Aemnandeling Clam United Slates reprenenled sev eral techni Cal contribetems additien Selegate em Clemens Secre tary em worth reports appear elsewhere Pinnecial assistance cI sripc ASSA made possible fun no represent United Stat Os views no PAl Pylon Secing also act Pylon sob ocemittee somber During year proposal drafted provide use Pormula air planes PAl Pylon macin g event proposol support east enuntries represented tie Pylon sub ocemittee well cthems net represent ed iv norway Sweden Pioleed Soiled KIngdom United Stales maprouoetetivns well etmong support Pros Canada luring technical meeting held en Thursday Sec 4 wan apparent IS representative did uhare voting delegates views othoms meined supporters however signi ficant venal support Pram Canada As n renult technical cuemiltee n/C ohich Pylon Ancing sub-mategory vot ed support US proposal friday wan another day however plenary unsuics whore country de legate can vote soon became apparent thet 55 strategy prcvide time fur second thoughts present ilees agenda different order discussed prior technical meet ing 55 proposal Precee PAl Pylun aircraft description mules Pen three years proposal woe 40011 wilk first passed point spite significant stretching prctncel Mr worth auicoeaeittec US pruponal considered rejected lometmospeol apparent voting wee primarily nationalislie prin ciples because Pormula aircraft ware net invosled erased anysehero ether 00 In spite panning out eanenous color photos sovefel SMPBA racing ioohs male thmce viaws ideas readily available US mis sion unsuocoesful As ecosequence action PAl Sacing activity tho US long hold out Numthweet will slcwcenaider ably Oct stop usfamlunale will Imp find way provide con tinuing interest United States growth success formula rac ing makes difficult induce US recieg competitor build several mere airplanes different type Prom Purme 15 vet Inlennational world Champ hanshiponopelitius mast PAl rules rightly Thus dilesema Another result action wan tin renignotiun present eubcoemitlee ohabooco Jeheni Sedenhals see chair man cesunittee will fnrmed whether US will represented nesnaine seen Ce tried hard personal disap pointment great AOSA sQ sub subsequent letter NMPc5 President Sen Scherm Adam Sal Ibm aleu said lcllcwiegiscnsseatiue PAl seetioge onsuidered oppertanity pans cc emyma views rest al world able pet racing beek heeds delegates Pros 11 countries wilh lbs 10 caries Pureished OMPCA plus sy ewe copy additine presented color photos S different PemeI ships reprssentative cluded England So Africa Belgium Spain Sweden finland Australia Nor way Canada Pranee eerland United Stelee Icrteneto having such presliginun event innem racIng Unfurtesately nest nI world cas Oct sheme directly thin activity doe launseni lability Nitma will try lied way allow IS nespete islenneliunally still keep form airplanes April 1976 59 DISTRICT ONE MEETING NOTICE Annual District AMA Meeting Satur day March 20 1976 Open 6 pm mal program begins 7 pm Hosted again 495th RC Squadron Nashoba Valley Technical High School Westford Ma Hear Chelmeford Lowell Johnny Clem ens John Worth will guest speakers Cliff Piper will MC Come meet Associate VPS Contest Board members Contest Coordinator Get re quests contest sanctions 1976 Door prizes RC equipment raffle surprises reach meeting place Route 495 use exit 20 follow signs Route #110 Head East toward Chelmaford little less mile St Marys Drive Take St Marys Drive park ing lot rear school Please remember no smoking school See Please come youll glad did TO THOSE WHO RECEIVE ONLY THE AMA NEWS REPRINT Except general interest items information about AMA competition mat ters contained Competition Heweletter section Model Aviation magazine Such information however available upon request AMA HQ sending stamped selfaddressed enve lope following topics con tained months April issue Report current future AMA World Championship Team Programs de tails 76 AMA RC Aerobatics Rules FF Contest Board Action re VTO elimin ation Latest details re 1976 Hats Ohio Aug 1-8 FAT trial RC Helicop ter rules flight portion FAT pro visional RC Electric Power rules FAT provisional Stand-Off Scale rules Contest Calendar NUISANCE/TRESPASS VS FLYING SITES result action brought against RC Club Detroit landowners adjacent club field resulted closing down flying opera tions have read problems caused neighboring landowners against De troit RC Club nuisance noise trespass airspace overflights neighboring property Although ac tion should considered precedent setting legal rationale trial court decision tested appeal superior court others throughout country should act caution attempt fly within boundaries property whether owned leased borrowed noise problem handled club voluntarily restricting flying hours result trespass air space charges members RC club Detroit forbidden trespass foot air neighboring pro perty Adjacent property owners began sitting right property line log ging reporting illegal overflights court Modelers threatened guns neighboring landowners downed aircraft could retrieved adjacent property As result untenable situa tion neighbors bordering fly ing site club finally closed down field put property market shouldnt have happened did Hot should cautious discretion excerised others flying acti vities should also try main tam best possible public relations landowners families near f lying sites especially vital cases flying over neighboring proper ty involved otherwise severity acceptability courtS nuisance complaints will stronger difficult overcome Nuisance laws real shown Detroit Club case may invoke harsh trespass sanctions direct re sult nuisance complaints AMA HQ has memo its legal counsel Jeremiah Courtney concerning nuisance vs trespass situations Interested clubs may request free copy Connecticut e achusetts Hampshire e Island IVermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper Dist Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Aasuoiatu VicePreaidents AnttuuR ovureti 2a Suuudy 5111 Rd. OuPortlund ME 04106 Ctarle 0 ceernyd sa Coasniul SIlicon Anhurat MA 01001 Al Ouvutnik 4 Revunly P1 nli CT 06850 John Pupuoeurgu 104 Ruoky Ciii Rd. seamy MA 01035 THE REAL BIG HEWS IS THE DISTRICT 0MB MEETING SATURDAY MABCH 20TH 1976 meeting again hosted 495th Squadron will same location last year Nashoba Valley Technical High School Westford Mass near Lowell Chelmaford year proud announce AMA Presi dent Johnny Clemens will speaker mostly because couldnt keep him away after great meeting last year John Worth us hope have appointed people atten dance help us keep AMA glued toget Mew England Another goal year have sort Clearing house setting up key contest dates District coming year Paul Penney will have table can check preferred dates hopefully can better job coordinating contests little conflict fact will have considered though that will still have clear some dates District Two traditional contest dates big ones already scheduled cases please remember getting bigger year will increasing number slight conflicts some areas some hard feelings last year New England RC champs conflict good Sailplane RC meet Pittsfield Hope can resolve problems type 1976 planning meeting Jan 4 dozen members 495th must comment willingness en thusiasm toward what going lot work facets re sponsibilities meeting have already assigned letter invitation will go out club shall send out letter too make sure Chartered clubs aware op portunity attend funtype getto gether dont have great magazine permanent site problems year membership such project ed coming year look much success 1976 havent heard good friend Johnny Clemens please dont miss meeting youve met him have heard him before know youll John Worth will bring us latest headquarters operation will adequate time express views ask questions No films planned time though Johnny will bring along few slides particularly proud Internats other big events has attended Id like see some shots big money meets out West Circus-Circus just prove dont have fun contest formal meeting begin 7 pm Saturday March 20 1976 Displays raffle will offered 495th displays will hallways under adequate protection year order allow room seating meeting room can prob ably seat 400 500 50 early sure good seat Thanks again great group 495th willing ness help us District nual meeting Roy Mytinger usual has done great job putting together pre liminary planning work BTG BIG BIG District Regional Control Line Championships Middletown RI September 345 1976 RI76 meet has sanction number 1776 Roy started working angle way back last March time hits stands Ill Council meeting slated Feb 14 Dont know yet sure wish inputs out mem bership ranks help make decision controversial issue havent heard YOU thinking dont write magazines later complain about actions Council Still looking flying site loca tions directory District So far 5 sites have come New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dint II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11381 Ausuciute VicnPreeidentu 0101 ORes 7706 269th St PeRk NY 11040 Joe Friend 62 JoysaR rurrRu Freehold 07 07063 John Origq 6307 BudgeR OR yoRt 05 14094 Cliff Montpluisir 17 enteRS dt 07 07067 061 RoRklu JR 65 sonubuch Furry Rd. 60 1 Cohoon NY 12047 Jack SnueuuroO 2062 Onersen Ama 5uion 57 07003 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS Hopefully edition will come attention prior February 28 thus serving further notice shall have second annual District II member ship meeting conjunction 1976 WRAMS Show Westchester County Center White Plains New York pursuant arrangements have just concluded Show Director Frank De Vore WRAMS WESTCHESTER RADIO AEROMODELENS INC -- presumably will already have advised good fortune virtue late news blurb similar effect crossedfingers sought have inserted last is60 Model Aviation sue NA planned day hour session year being Saturday February 28 noon Opposed last year proceedings took place Sunday tailend WRAMS Show producing such unfortunate timing consequences having abruptly adjourn meeting order permit Messrs Clemens Worth participate awards portion Show another part building Frank De yore fellowWRAMS warmest regards profound gratitude person AMA general splendid cooperation magnificent spec tacle annually well serves best interests aeromodelling Dis trict II elsewhere UP IN CENTRAL PARK Although matter policy strive columns avert im pression just because live work New York City regard place District II about hope will permit brief departure order might provide few moments warmth brightness reproducing portions delightful letter received local AMA members Mr Leo Weiss Kings Point New York takes us titillating trip down Memory-Lane Little 01 N Yawk after great opening opened February issue MA flipped First con gratulations aspect Novem ber 8th affair Manhattan em impres sed Mr Weiss relates know last time can recall model aviation getting big exposure Town dont let address fool till New Yorker about 31 32 big Junior Birdmen thing Sheeps Meadow lots PR quite effec tive shall never forget day Mis Nonor JJ Walker entourage hand juncture spoke flag-bedecked stand much old tradition Nis hat round shiny coat cutaway pants strip ed Positively resplendent against backdrop other elegants pre sumably high-ranking officials As spoke literally thousands gathered round ntly diversity interests etc some guy launched behind bandstand rocketpowered model Id seen red nts before Two fireworksstyle rockets swept wings works Really chil lingly accurate estimate what come quarter century two wars later Perhaps progenitor Any way up went right over smil ing Irishmans head blew up Walker looked up casually interrupting mellifluous flow clings mem ory sharply etched simul taneous dive inside breast pockets simul taneously executed several forementioned officials ex ecuted swiftness Nickok precision Rockettes artillery what else never quite came view Real time became converted slow time minds eye James J no barely perceptible motions primarily facial reversed process hands slowly withdrew move round shiny hats momentarily knocked askew knees bent laps hint uncertainty reformed Nizzoner no ruffled hed momentarily skidded during buck wing carried bits balsa wood aluminum pungentodored casing materials floated gently ground directly front elevated resplendent platform Mr Walker readily demean purity occasion topic discourse American Boy Nor pro fessionals close support lose bit polish doubtless experience hewn memorably displayed too somehow stands mind stark contrast ineptitudes displayed recently generally undercover roles profession would seem has retrogressed put thoughtsand memories down way sharing rather delightful memory brought freshly mind article MA. thank hail evidently effectuating something can viewed being altogether nign can foresee considerably same sort thing occurring years immediately ahead degree toward such similarly worthy end am sure success will prove inspirational IN TNE WORKS point projection 1976 bids fair provide great deal model ling activity kind dimension District II -- what such big gies repeat MAD Model Aviation Day Rockefeller Plaza first pub lic R/C contest Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn since Mirror Meets large 2day trade show Long Island ModelExpo southern part New Jersey tion imposing array contests Dis trict II noted very proud r plans continue crystallize GEAR UP AMO LOCKED! Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe Dist Ill Vice-President 2110 N Kings Arms Circle Centemille OH 45446 ASaocl&ta VicPraldanta Fravois FbhaRty 504 21st St Vina WV 26101 Ralph PaRatti BLarney RD 1 Sevickley PA 15143 Harry Py. toga, Sq apta A-iOn 41012 B Johaeon nay Olorniatoen PA 19401 Albert saldoveki 1703 Gra,t Blvd Cleveland 44130 Well just barely brand new year much activity afoot district affecting District III modeling U S gen eral As may know 1976 MATS will held Ohio combined sites Wright Field near Dayton Spring field Airport half way between Wright Field Springfield first MATS planning session coming up 24th month Jan Dayton will attending meeting two fine flying sites should help put fine NATS minimum event interference sites close enough 20 minutes cause too dif ficult administrative hardship Other important things happening As reported last time Ohio bidding strongly Academy headquarters move Ohio An additional step taken early month visit John Worth Carl Maroney AMA Columbus Springfield Ohio discuss Ohios interest matter John Carl flew Columbus treated short air tour State Ohio aircraft points interest area Following excellent luncheon conference Springfield tended number very important people both City Springfield state officials Columbus session estimation outstand ing example modeling community co operation via open friendly ex change views John Worth gave excellent presenta tion nature needs modeling country Na traced background growth activity pictured future needs response ex cellent parties spirit responsible community involvement needs hobby evident obvious hobby has come age important com munities represents defini tive source important business come hobby also achieving recog nition legitimate form recreation sport ever increasing number citizens such demands its rightful share community recognition support What required through out land friendly face face meetings community leaders such took place Springfield AMA Special Interest Groups have much discussion lately number proposals relative direct involvement special inter est organizations AMA affairs would seem logical de velopment large number groups now have least some ex tent responsive general disatisfac tion present methods parti cular competition categories parti cular have read Bill Northrops propo sal special interest group represen tation Executive Council Also recently Joe Friend has proposed ar rangement would involve special interest groups affairs Con test Boards Personally would like see formal alliance spe cial interest groups AMA As minimum seems appropriate SIGs assigned some formal responsibility competition rules within inter est absolutely no question contest boards need good help can get come up good competition rules member K/C Contest Board short honest ly seems ought bet ter way appears boards April 1976 61 Effective communication two-way street nonpaid volunteer officers ing utmost make AWL kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless write--to AMA vice-president dis trict representative associate vicepresident area Complete communications link--write largely responsive initiate rules changes although obviously board members may write rules proposals aa indi viduals wish present sys tern appears bit chaotic boards faced very difficult task trying mesh often conflicting proposals seems contest boards should charged initiating rules changes imputs possible re sponsible sources further seems likely special interest groups should primary source exper tise should chartered AMA OKI have fanned flames little bit have outlined definitive procedure suggested approach What think Other Issues Let fan another flame little bit governing body devotes much effort money competitor invest significantly manners domestic well international competition Personally feel competition Life Blood hobby would die absolutely no question mind would far different thing incentive development fostered competition much invest aspect hobby Should invest community relations grass roots sup port better flying sites Should contimue substantial invest ment international competition ever increasing costs Should support competitive events propor tion evident national interest about hearing out modeldom What kind burning issue bothering maybe youre just happy go along crowd griping some knuckelhead AMA sticks rule doesnt make sense never taking time get volved will try represent know what want otherwise its must also recognize will have intelligently ha evaluate conflicting ideas reach reasonable position various issues lets have Delawws District ef Cnhbia@ Maryland @ North Carnilna e Virginia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding Dial IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanitam MD 20801 Or Ronald McNally AMA 55785 has con sented represent Oistrict IV Control Line Contest Board toughest jobs Oistrict has will certainly forced curtail personal activity handle work us members district interested Control Line about thinking about write give him feelings rules mat ters now study future proposals tell him appreciate working behalf address 6118 Bardu Avenue Springfield VA 22152 comes job highly recommended very well qualified handle position Ron already up ears work attempting fill Bill Paudues mighty shoes Please write Ron opin ions control line rules issues ideas concerning C/L competi tion Let take opportunity remind Ron other Oistrict IV officers column available time message would wish broadcast may write col wan anytime feel have much say Please probably fastest way reach members Ron s appointment CLCB representa tive voting member big news Oist IV will certainly affect national competitive scene well Just look record work ganization accomplishments mbde Bill Pardue during term Also news Oistrict IV nation modelers very recent ad dition Carl Maroney AMA 400 headquarters staff Assistant Executive Oirector As direct assistant John Worth Carl responsible John Executive Council perform duties Executive Oirector absence other programs assignments made him John Worth So now finally Academy has someone lighten load EO should allow John perform efficiently broaden activities Carl 32 has already very long string credits organization AMA previous employer Vitro Labs As staff specialist Vitro interface between lab Navy Tartar missile program given very responsible job after performing both mechanical electronic design departments As modelers primarily interest ed Carls modeling activities chief interest has RC Soaring last 10 years Before power RC tyro coming control line background Most around world mem bers National Soaring Society will remember name editor organizations magazine Sailplane maybe dont know Carl founders East Coast Soaring Society organizational efforts others course built council soar ing enthusiasts four local clubs first special interest groups believe ECSS first group go over thousand member mark also pioneered use booths trade shows show others services Carl first president served two terms after taking editorship newsletter took paper through its adolescence ECSS Journal NSS Sailplane Carl also headed up Soaring Ad visory Group its first chairman hand ling original rules proposals eventual approval Going back little Carl active OCRC secretary helped organize institute large clubs gradual change board form government course Carl has worked usual Contest Oirec tors chores other club activities has learning AMA organi zation ropes past 6 8 years Willow Grove Ooylestown Lakehurst Nutchinson Carl brings analyt ical mind organization training heck lot enthusiasm job headquarters Good luck both Ron Carl Oist IV votes yet- Associate VPs will announce appointments next month hope got X2 vote Alabama 0 Florida S Geertia naippi to Also VSmith Carolina 9 Termemee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII Dist V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Annociat Vio-Prnidotn Siohnd Taokna 107 White aba Soc00V111n SC 29403 0mm Jo1np 5941 moo,nr Siad Calmanbo 55 31904 WoLanqhlin 4140 Feon Ct 0140. Pnoocol FL 32503 lain RodrbOmmn 510 5th St OOt Villa ajos asyomon Ponoto nioo meig FOnok Sotmomit. 2400 Wont Bad 500 Wonhoilin TO 37203 JO tthitlny 1605 Woodland Doentor AL 35601 Joib Wood PD Son 127 SooOba OS 39350 got winner folks. shown left John Martin Miami Florida John AMA Oist 5 HAM OF THE YEAR197 5 know proud him am ever modeler deserv ed such honor John does Thats Rt awarding him permanent trophy Miami Jerry Wagner helped day caught surprise did John it? Listen few years ago started MIAMA Club Miami Indoor Aircraft Model Assoc recruited Oade County Parks & Rec nept Sponsors finagled use Goodyear Blimp Hanger put together Free Flight Indoor Club featuring little funny peanut biplanes triplanes mono planes larger 13 inches overall fun club fun flyins fun contests FUN everything Along way John group gradually made up own rules rule package now copied over Indoor world mimiced England France may day find itself AMA Role book reject ed 75 will resubmitted 76 group few club members gathered last Sunday snapped myself courageous intrepid group never assembled L R John Martin Ken 62 Model Aviation Wolfinger Dan Kilgore Sr Mike Laughlin Chuck Slater Allen Honey Kevin Smith Jim Sanders seated LR Dick Kelso Cliff McCallum Bill Hiscock Fred McCal lum So great has Dr Johns impact door Modeling recruited help run 1975 MATS INDOOR Lake Charles folks saw em action nobody looking HELP other stress teamwork training help Juniors Seniors share skills young gentleman toy plane Mr Fred McCallum holding scale Fokker keep flying Out win dow Super Bowl 1974 Dick McGraw MAN YEAR tireless work Jim Kirkland Memorial well deserved 1975 Dr John Martin will 76? Maybe YOu will win Maybe woman will win can say can unravel mysteries murky future? Grateful acknowledgements Jerry Wagner aided immeasurably Ann Wagner supplied yummy break fast Jim Stewart drove over. 3 lovely ladies L R Margaret Gill Patty Sark Ruth Brocious Margaret stepping down Pres WINGS Women National Glider Soaring ladies Dist S want join organization exclusively women write new Pres Barbara Robinson 5841 Shafer Rd Lansing Mich 48910 Tell sent you. Patty Art Sark picture last Oct Ruth Newsletter Ed Tampa 74 good Aint cute Did read what Dave Mayor Club President said Daytona Beach RC Assoc Newsletter other day Dont miss nomination Might change what dont like keep what like way lot easier IMPEACHMENT youre right Dave. Bob Sue Crysler sent beautiful little book Sue wrote called Christmas Tide about mermaids Xmas Sue illustrated GCRC people George Batiuk President MACH Huntsville plenty mad cuz didnt mention recent contest OK OK George dont get mada peachy fling flang next year guys. Illinois ana 0 Kentucky uri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dint VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1180510 Annociato VicePreaidnnte Seen Early 4505 CrateS Sr nvilln ICY 40229 Robert Gill 216 Stately Luan Sprlenfinid IL 62704 Job, Matthiaa 5034 I4adinra Dr.Apt CFt Wayne 1046005 Sidnay COllar 524 cerriathia Ct Croon Vig IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Pad 1640 Maywlek Or. teaiaqton KY 40504 Phillip Sullivan 3021 SprIng Valley CS. Anderson IN 46011 Rebart Vojaloonk 7019 Chantnet non. Needridge II 0015 have appointed two new Associate Vice Presidents Indiana first John Jack Matthias member Fort Wayne Flying Circuits Jack flies several types R/G models including Scale Glider has bean full scale pilot over thirty years has Naval Aviator FAA Adminis trator Engineering Supervisor Manager electronics firms has Executive Board Fly ing Circuits six years has addi tional modeling experience newsletters public relations Im sure Jack will keep well informed about modeling area second appointee Phil Silk Sullivan President CIA Central Indiana Aeromodelers active competitive Free Flight flyers midwest Editor CIA Informer newsletter Math teacher Anderson Indiana still need couple volunteers Missouri Kentucky received letter Ray Hayes Treasurer LOFT League Flight Thermal Fort Wayne Indiana Soaring club started year ago four members has grown twentyeight held two sanctioned contests last year produce news letter presently geared promot ing new members hand out copies newsletter interested spectators club contests other activities flying field has tentatively selected FAt R/C Soaring team selec tion contests thia year Ray said sailplane flyers believe AMA people having diffi cult time accepting R/C sailplanes part modeling can assure isnt proof lies Executive Council vote send American team World Soaring Championships South Africa ia true AMA doesnt promote new events Im sure fly ers would resent inteference tried write rules regulations something dont fly ourselves support new events after have become established latest R/C Soaring Control Line FAT Combat Combat will official event 1978 World Championships control line flyers considering teem selec tion program start spring sounds like good event maybe Ill try myself attended meeting Chicago Pylon Club last night Pylon flyers came far away St Louis Area Rockford discuss contests sch eduled next summer CPC has unique idea called Special Sponsor Program someone has thinking starting R/G Pylon racing feels technology skills required just too much CPC will assign seasoned veteran help get started will assist selection checking radio equipment selection airplane hints building strong snd light sel tion breakin engines selection props coach fly pylons until can handle course come meetings will find question ask will answered possible CPC members friends ground exchange information freely air its man himself live competition Spirit 76 entering lot modelers Flyers over country experimenting readying models attempts Worlds Records have speed job ready attempts 5cc 10cc classes other modelers know trying various helicopter sail plane endurance H/C medals pre dict several new records year its about time US gets again Its time get models ready 76 Hats wouldnt surprised see over 2000 contestants year Ill probably enter dozen events should have fun Ill make sure save some time visit museum maybe Ill see Iowa 0 Michigan mota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dist VII Vice-President PO Sax 1104 Birmiagham MI 48012 Last months column inadvertently o mitted listing names addresses Associate VicePresidents carry over past term Jack Josaites no means intended wipe out appointments will however review confirm part total dis trict Associate VP team subject continuing interest serving have yet able contact fellows will irssaediately William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph MI 49085 Phil Cartier 6680 Lucia Lane #18 Fridley MN 55432 Keith McClure 5703 Terrace Dr Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morriasey 14100 W Park Ave New Berlin WI 53151 Saturday January 24 Mats planning meeting day Dayton meeting session 9 am about 1 am Sun day morning can no doubt read detail about Hats other sections Model Aviation highlights Indoor Fairgrounds Coliseum within hour other Hats activities 65 ceiling duplicate Detroit floor area 111 225 feet plus sur rounding grandstand seating Outdoor Free Flight Springfield Airport less hour Wright Field four miles college dorm accommodations Wittenberg College capacity 400 free f light ers will like Springfield fiveminute maxes unless wind up threaten ing put models out sight too soon case will back down threeminute maxes decision made category directors before flying starts 7 am Yea 7 am field available 6 am 430 pm AMA events start 7 am, FAT events start 6 am flown rounds Several AMA events like Cargo Payload Scale unofficial events will held Wright Field April1976 63 evenings 5 pm 9 pm Dont gripe about Springfield closing 430 pm did well negotiate Control Line Radio Control Wright Field Loca tion work hanger HQ function still developing Additional dorm capa city 600 U Dayton close RC Soaring Springfield plenty space everyone SAM Nats plans still developing may Wright Field advance Nets use Springfield Coli seum particular result hard work Bucky Servaites present ed Nets Executive Committee completely negotiated contract use coliseum after chasing down Akron West Baden University Cincinnati other possibilities Springfield first developed possibility Don Lowe new Diat III VI parallel quiries Bucky participated sev eral meetings airport city state Air National Guard AMA officials develop details Bucky really should spending time preparing Indoor World Championships top man US team Conversation Johnny Clemens Dayton broached idea District vii meeting apparently has hap pened previous years large scale would personally attend probably John Worth sounds like good way begin term office invite district look around facilities occasion some might otherwise together meeting Lans ing Milwaukee Agenda about 1 flying sites 2 need AMA Arkansas siana Mexico homa 0 Teoao VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank 01st VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankeoohip Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Prexidonts 000 Avecill 9117 La Ocorocee 55 Amcquorqoo 11 Nod Romeo 523 0 Lebanon Suiphot LA 70663 Frank Osborne ckay N Little Rock AR 72116 Obo Tomy 00 545 Ricbrdon T5 75000 now well new club year 1976 Bicentennial year new club officers should well duties hope abuse club officer has take getting yet Nope feel made mistake letting elect would nice whole club membership did its best work new officers make great bicen tennial club year Ever thought about becosmuing leader member AMA several ways achieve leader status Administration usual method others involve little work Become CD leader member also Now anoth er way Become B/C Pattern C/I Stunt judge too will get leader membership Has club got older members seldom fly anymore Get back action again becoming judge will keep active will keep supply qualifi ed judges contests Four years ago council went twoyear cycle rules done several reasons First give contest rules boards enough time act rules brought year cycle enough time get work done forever holding up printing rule book Now completing first twoyear cycles still hold ing up printing rules book next reason twoyear cycle contestant year rule book finally came out re build contest season year models obsolete him twoyear cycle fine new rule book out yet already complaining will take twoyears change yet printed rule book Got invite attend Dallas Rounders CL Modeler Year Club Banquet Went last year will back year something other clubs might copy gives chance honor own members gets members together big midwinter meeting gives chance take out moma can dress up wives get chance get together com pare notes Gives chance see slob pit area dressed up Some times can shock Once again thanks club editors newsletters Took twoweek vaca tion Florida stack waiting got home Oh yes Florida fine sick time brought kingsized cold back Texas Hi point trip indoor contest run CD John John Martin Colorado as 0 Nebraska h Dakota h Dakota Wyoming Ix DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton 01st IX Vice-Prexident 1401A Sooth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 67211 last months column stated would publish month list new Associate VP appointments also asked input advice volunteers assist making new appointments However forgot lead time three weeks getting column AMA Headquarters would -have time receive help asked appointments will next column XTP COLUMN LEAD TIME executive council voted publish AMA Magazine points strongly emphasized have last minute press time section order provide AMA mesobers fresher up minute news Included last minute section AMA News Competition Newsletter President V P columns fairly standard lead time approxi mately 60 days magazines-that news happening today will included meg receive 60 days now partly depending mail service VP columns Model Aviation however typical deadline date copy AMA Headquarters general ly 18th 19th month column will magazine print ed mailed about 10th following month AMA members receiv ing copy NA about 15th month again depending quality mail service area rate news section MA should reach AMA members almost fast old Monthly Nailing Competition Newsletter 30 days fresher standard meg practice COLORADOS 3RD ANNUAL MODEL BUILDERS EXPOSITION Rolf Norstog AMA 50917 Lakewood Colorado has invited 76 3rd Annual Model Builders Exposition held Jefferson County Fairground 15200 N 6th Ave Golden Colorado April 25th am accepting invita tion attend Expo features manufacturers exhi bits local hobby dealers clubs booths UC FF RC rocket boat train models display Swap sell sessions awards drawings flying demonstrations add up make some kind Expo Dont miss Host sponsor 3rd annual Expo Model Museum Flying Club info Expo call John Allen Area Code 303 985-3268 Ralph Mroch 303/7559478 Exhibitor tables $400 manufacturer exhibit tables $2000 reservations checks should made April 9th sent Wally Leiper 605 5 46th Boulder Colorado 80302 DIST IX AREA MEETING District IX meeting would seem natural held just before 3rd Annual Exposition noted above anyone club willing help set up meeting Saturday evening April 24 Denver area Contact soon times wastin just received $200 check trans mittal AMA Headquarters Huron Prop Busters Club Huron South Dakota donation towards AMA purchase Hutchinson property check donation too unusual two points No 1 Huron Prop Busters have just 12 members No 2 committment made fore site selection made stipulation being money used AMA property purchase DIST IX NOMENCLATURE * Topclass newsletter Topeka Control Line Association * Turbulent Tissue newsletter MACK Model Airplane Clubs Kansas * GI Modellers AssociationClub Grand Island Nebraska DIST IX PROGRAM OF THE MONTH * From SMRCC Newsletter Feedback 64 Model Aviation Paul Cook Editor Shawnee Mission KS K/C Club will have program some kind means new officers have swallow flaming scale models Aeronca Champs doing splits Arizona C California ii C Nevada C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisoim Dint X Vice-President 1100 West Show Frenno CA 93111 Aesoolato VloePreeldeete Robert nareos 901000 5050 iSmi Sr 000 BC 96701 Ed Sagorlin 2751 0 C,Se11 Ave Toceon AZ 85719 John Peed 4269 Speke dr See Jose CA 95136 Jim Scerhoroogh See 393 Lasedele CA 90260 GroSgor WilJjes 161 PesOs St See 505000 CA 92069 missed last club meeting sure attend next have requested chartered club District X vote retaining replacing Contest Roles Board members have re quested Northern California clubs greater Los Angeles area clubs vote retaining replacing Associate Vice Presidents areas individ ual help needed Other districts have followed lead having elections Associate Vice Presidents because has demonstrat ed works Apparently election process has never previously attempted select ing Contest Rules Board members because suggestion would popularity contest best man job would voted dont agree Its true AMA members notorious nonvoting apathy until obtained communica tive effort embodied magazine members really pushed very hard vote Im pushin ya now Vote serious problem Dis trict X over contest rule situa tion really pointed out methods use obtain membership clearance rule change woefully inadequate hue cry always raised after rule has passed simply means make noise adequately informed pending change spite pre-publication Competition Mews also Contest Rules Board meatber vote adequate input members negatives say AMA should overly concerned about Contest Rules Board problems because less ten percent total membership competition minded Well let tell ten precent comes 100% benefit labors ten percent whatever aspect aircraft modeling strikes fancy Contest Roles Boards entitled receive massive improvements working tools should have least two meetings year travel expenses should paid AMA should allowed better communications mem bers through Competition News through AMA subsidized district con test rules meetings should al lowed what must have provide membership new rulebook before competition year starts WAM had 27th annual Parade Champions Concord January 10th Looked like about 300 people present perpetual trophies very beautiful lots privileg ed help present some group winners WAM President Jerry Imboden won trophies needed two other people help carry perpetual trophies pretty good-sized know Conejo K/C Modelers Newsletter January 1976 outstanding member ship questionnaire prepared editor Norm Blessum 955 Camino La Maida Thousand Oaks CA 91360 questionnaire has two pages questions designed provide club officers what members want way activity what interested what would offer etc Write Norm ask him send copy Its too early start planning attend MAC show Anaheim Convention Center May 1 expect have traditional District X meet ing about 730 pm evening convention center hopirg AMAs entire Executive Council will Alooka o ana C Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dint XI Vice-Presidotl 1411 NW lSltt Street Seanila WA 98111 Aseociete Vicepresidents Dick Carson 3029 eof fees 5 Spokeoc WA 99205 Al Colver 231 palrbeehe Pocetello ID 03201 Simon DrOnes St 1 Bce 48 eroadview MT 59015 Robert 5 Staliok 1120 Shady Lone 516meV OR 97321 number model clubs great state Alaska Five have heard way another will tell about get informa tion club quite active since some detailed information received will first covered David Unrub secretary-treasurer group located North Kenai Dont rush map because isnt map know hodgepodge residences machine shops refineries spread over 100 square miles eastern shore Cook Inlet roughly north Kenai map club has five whole members fly mostly K/C club organized last spring aft er having two summers flying under belts members have taught selves fly can guess has painful Although club small inactive Last spring two taught minicourse junior high school class built Mid west Cardinal installed three channel radio OS15 last day course member class 15 got five minutes stick time collective creation didnt put scratch plane club called North Kenai MAC flew plane summer finally just wore Out have promised repeat class spring Last summer club thought would get some help invited club Anchorage come down fly Labor Day Anchorage 180 miles away narrow twolane windy paved road two members Anchorage showed up Kenai group delighted worked week strip donated local bar owner Anchorage flyers said excellent location hoped Kenai group would invite back flew day long time about forty cars people lined up watching first time Kenai group ever seen other R/Cers learned bundle October Kenai group sta tic display shopping center Kenai David titnruh volunteered babysit models ten took along kit work ha wouldnt get bored Dave never got take lid off box people poured through exhibit asking him leave until could bring friends back etc Most club got materials through mail until parttime hobby shop organized Judging number radios kits sold Kenai club should really expand next year Besides sending information above David also sent some good sug gestions concerning juniors scale Model Aviation suggestions good have sent parties think would interested following quote Davids letter Its too late advice issue nevertheless firmly strongly believe AMA should purchase property Nutchinson dont stop Ill never fly Im sure Alaska low list possible AMA sites dont usually understate far years come owned sites may sites AMA can raise mon ey club cant probably neither can Nutchinson club David also offered send some pic tures am sure kind pic tures would welcome would ap propriate get some pictures Model Aviation us interested what goes Alaska area re cent pipeline news has distorted some mental image Alaska minds Wheeley Winter would glad hear David pictures magazine useful would appre ciated recent issues Mod el Aviation contained some information pictures publication Ill risk wrath HQTR staff put column wont accept us will take time read colutnn would like thank publically taking time write David letter very informative contained some good suggestions club congratulated what have accom plished May luck good dur ing coming year about wraps up time Nope made Symposium district meetings winter need communication get bet ter acquainted April 1976 65 YOUTH COTITTEE REPORT ED ABRAM OUAQUAGA NY 13826 old mail bag little heavier month several comments reports welcome Star Skippers newsletter Ed Whitten after absence several months arent sure reason missing issues assume what ever problem its resolved Terry Rimert Cecil Field NAS Flori da sent rather long request informa tion regarding job Youth Com mittee its members what money get Maybe its too long since explained old Monthly Mailing Ill go over high spots again First Com mittee strictly volunteer anyone interested kids modeling eligible membership Committee inform al no meetings subcommittees forth main job members has operate annual Nate Delta Dart program try come up ways get kids modeling keep interested Weve made slide shows mov ies written outlines speeches lesson plans teachers anything else might help cause As far money goes told Terry couldnt answer what funds since never think got impression AMA scholar ship discontinued money would turned over Youth Com mittee No such thing John Worth did say scholarship stopped hed favor using money provide prizes Juniors AMA con tests speculation money become available Committee would have no voice would used beyond making recommendations NQ As said strictly unofficial Terry also expressed desire see column used exchange ideas youth programs told him thats exactly what weve trying promote lack ideas Unless guys out write cant very well tell others whats going Some months werent Patty Sak Ed Whitten d have no mail latest pat tys Pinkie way gives evidence club really active although Patty hasnt given update wheth er efforts have resulted cor responding increase youth participation Terry took exception remarks f voring some sort handicap system think assumed favored classes flying dont think theres need great concern area ex cept RC since other classifications already have limits imposed area power Ron Van Putte mentioned problem column suggested change point system might help Out agree might move people out Class faster still wont help kid can afford lowpowered plane less competition type radio RC few places guy can reasonably certain success can afford has no place competition should available everyone havent seen yet expect some future contest somebody will show up programmed trans mitters has punch button get perfectly executed maneu ver radios available now its matter time until youll able get fully programable set Short outlawing whole list fea tures therell no way run contest based entirely ability still say reasonable thing will handicap models control systems give everyone equal shot winning Back news Gene Nartmangruber Newport News Va sent excellent report regarding program hes using Boys Club Brainbusters MAC pro vides instruction boys build either NLG Dart hold fly ing sessions Starting month club will have advanced classes five boys time building Comet beginner series first five finish theyll pick another group Sounds like good way sure theres lots dividual instruction youre interest ed details Genes address 210 Woodroof Rd Newport Mews Va 23606 lucky well have some pictures somewhere showing some Genes kids action Keep cards letters coming Endwell NY Homer Brink Elementary School Corey Brooks took pictures about 40 contestants Cub Pack #209 participating Delta Dart Contest Above L Winners LR Cris Heath 1st Andy DeNardo 3rd Bobby LaComb 2nd Tin Pros ineki 4th Above R Myron Cary directed event passes out rubber motors youngsters Left Rev Paul Mathis three winders/timers puts 15 turns 16tol winder kids thus same flight potential Right Prizes consisted homemade trophies Cary ribbons certificates kit donated local hobby shop Delta Darts tops starting 66 Model Aviation Boys Club members Delta Darts Newport News Va Program spon sored Brainbusters MAC--see story details Hartmangruber photo
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/04
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
L r BACKGROUND--1975 FAI MEETINGS BY JOHN 1RTH AMA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR year committees Federation Aeronautique Internationale FAI meet make decisions concerning world champion ships other international competitions world records model aircraft FATs Committee International Aero Modeling ClAM pronounced seeom does job 1975 meeting held Paris France December 4 5 Some years ago back sixties AMA able send about half dozen representatives annual ClAM meet ings possible because National Aeronautic Association NAA official US representative FAT categories sport aviation generous free transportation ar rangement get people across ocean number available seats per year such transportation gradually declined NAA reduce its spon sorship various sport aviation repre sentation FAT meetings AMA NAAs designated US aeromodeling representa tive ClAM got 2 3 seats recent years annual Paris meet ing although NAA still able con tinue sending AMA world championship teams Europe Because reduced attendance coinci ded changes ClAM rules concerning representation meetings loss seats detrimentaladditional re presentatives would have permit ted participate anyway rules got changed 1975 subsequent meetings having representa tives would beneficial What happened ClAM decid ed allow its subcommittee members vote socalled technical meetings prior final voting plenary meeting followed meant subcommittee members would have voice influence previously turn meant because US AMA members subcommittee Free Flight Control Line Scale NC Aerobatics NC Pylon NC Soaring RC helicopters would very helpful have possible Paris However AMAs free transporta tion limited cost commercial airfare prohibitive outlook maxi mum US participation ClAM meet ings looked dim some imagination luck cooperation interested groups provided solution Some previous study noted aside chartered flights cheap est overocean transportation avail able Icelandic Airlines less $400 round trip could get people NY Luxembourg between France Germany back Meanwhile basic US delegation traveling via NAA transportation would land Germany rented van VW Microbus could provide transportation get everybody Paris way Luxembourg manner transportation cost could minimized would also considerable lodging costs involved since about week away US would necessary people total package added up AMA budgeted FAT activities take alone Thats cooperation came apprised situation noted AMA could cover half cost National Miniature Pylon Racing Asso ciation NMPNA National Society RC Aerobatics NERCA National RC Helicopter Association NRCHA agreed contribute $300 cause would assure US members ClAM Pylon Pattern Helicopter subcommittees could attend Dec meet ings Some luck helped two other situa tions US RC Soaring subcommittee member airline employee could travel low rates within AMAFAT budget National Soaring Society NES would have contrib ute Also US Free Flight sub committee member traveling Europe Continued page 56 CLUB FCC LICENSES An Illinois AMA Chart ered Club/member reported HQ understood no Club FCC Class C Cs Li censes would issued after January 1 1975 check Jeremiah Courtney AMA FCC Legal Counsel proved rumor falseno change proposed FCC Club licenses RC flyers typical rumors can sweep country about aspects aeromodelingmost usually wrong either partly entirely Thanks Gerald Case Aero Club Chicago bringing NQ attention typically erroneous rumor could dis pelled BEHIND THE SCENES76 NATS PLANNING largest ever allAMA planning con ference National Model Airplane Championships took place Jan 24 Dayton Ohio Approximately 3D key AMA leaders gathered Airport Inn work out details daily event schedul ing personnel staffing logistics facilities requirements critical item all-budgeting Represented members AMAs Nationals Executive Committee Dayton model club leaders officers following special interest organizations NFFS National Free Flight Society NMPRA National Miniature Pylon Racing Association NSSCA National Society RC Aerobatics SAM Society Antique Modelers Invited unrepresented National Soaring Society Prin cipal AMA officers President Johnny Clemens Texas SecretaryTreasurer Earl Witt Pennsylvania Executive Director John Worth Virginia VicePresident Don Lowe Ohio VicePresident Hardy Brodersen also NFFS Executive Director Michigan Indoor Committee Chairman Bucky Servaites Ohio Key AMA Hats officials Ron Morgan Pennsylvania Jan Sakert California three 75 Category Directors Il linois Bob Vojalavek CL Kemp Bunting RC Dave Shipton scale Ohio area club leaders Bill Hager also re presenting NMPMA Tom Cavanaugh Dick Kastoer Bill Hale also representing SAM Dave Brown Bill Miller Mike Mueller Illinois represented NSRCA others participated helpful developing information concerning 76 Nats reported Competition News section months Model Aviation magazine also available AMA NQ requestplease send stamped selfaddressed envelope Aside meeting results important aspect conference give take atmosphere prevailed throughout 15 hours 9 am Mid night Suggestions proposals offered modified approved step step process covering basics Bats planning Representatives cate gory interest able see work Out mutual problems other Hats Committee scope Nets operation also bacame clearly evident involving problems site layout accommodations April 1976 55 AMA HQ Executive Oirector including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 806 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 76 Nats Planning Cont coennunications contracts coordination coexpromine event size almost hO conpetition events during nook period over u hundred hay ficialo anointed doessninore leant 1500 contestante possibly 2000 thin year inuny sores two Ohio air fieldo Oright Springfield both near layto problems other con tests men multiplied timen over Lmst paints almost breaheves operation direatoonts including thousands dollura worth 0014 OQ support came within $1000 matching income total 064000 eapeosas 0970 Osts mntioipaten about 070000 ineepenses inflation plus new cost items Ohio compared Louis lane 74 sot breakeven operation again thin goal despite higher cost due lilalihood con testants 76 since thin much heavily mcdvlerpopuleted pert country plus economics involving loss traveo napennen isespectad novae high sO costs wt thout rmx sing entry fees 76 Nuts planning 00sf eresce goed emample currant 02414 planniog policymaking utiliehog icouta ell interested forties arrive practical compromism factors conflicting desires demands succeas thin ccofmranoe thus encourages forth er steps direction joint psetinipatino spe cial interest represestativen 14014 officers Its good trand mutual benefit St soon becomes eoodent Nets plan ning ,oefereoca compromises necessary 00 detmils interact end cam accomodated bending eattiso stretching fit various situations madic Control emam ple arent enough hours icaseven dmy operation eves going 0 am o pm duy provide flying everyono would lihe have 00th rytos sod Aerchatics Scale nosy contestasts must fly four time Thato thet seems prarticml 0 pylon terms maspoove safety cimilarly Aerobstica flights limited four time using 2 siten end 2 flight lines Aero botics flight past eros use up abOut 6000 faet Convey length beosuse would too much either Pylon Aerobmtics opernte fur 12 hours day use separate crews 6 hours flight time per dsp much planning goes goich smooth awitch ff100 Pattern eoch day plamoing also slice eeather factors Oscause possi bility early mornnng fog Pylon fliers go firot dufthay dont seed higher ceilings Aerobatics 0 Siera moat have Also allowmmca made fof fain interruptions-is week soamler flying thara mm almost always several hours rain problems four Aerobatics classes Novice Advanoed repOrt Mmstmra plus two Pylon Quarter Nidgat mod formula plus two classas OC Scale 02414 Sport saves very full days flying cnn scheduled about 200 Aerobotic fliers 160 Pylon uboot fifty Scala Sioce room other hind flying such schodule OC Soaring needs separate nina permits Scaring cpmrate 3 days almost unlimited nombers flying simoltaoeouslyeith foar winches launching modelo continuously Its much nba same other cat egcfiea Imch has its special problemo Control line enemple needs five ha nic creas Spead Anrobmtics Combmt nuciog Carrier free flight neads two power nonpowno Scale needs three OC ff CL 1411 together Nato involves over 40 separate competi tion events over 600 awards pee nested Trophy din tribution itocif logistical nightmare years has hems aetremely ccnpliceted frustra ting used given out very long drawn out award ceremony aboodcnmd ehen events increased yond practicality singlocatemony Sc system dmily pickup ceotral locmticn tried aeveral yearn Thia too problem Thia yaar n Oats planning coafersaca produced still another varIation--deems tralieod distribution avant dir ector taking care con trophy awards day may seem s simple obvious prooedsre sot events operating different hours same halfday ragoires oomph outed distribution procedure get right trophies right place ut right time Throughoot Oats plamalag such oum ems problems thrashed oat tspacially important sharing egaipmant supplies Ileetrical generators rA systems stop eatohes calculators vehi cles tables chairs eat ensios cords rope acter juge tmnts end other items passed around compli cated sharing sohedole Otherwiae rant items would prohihitive far beyond already great isnestoent has bees made over years Nets materials contrast 2 3 day meats sustained pace Nets activity 7 days strains abilities sod facilities emaisam OC Aerobatics judging 7 days inarwoin pertiouker problemitreqoicen lot people doing cradibly difficult tiring job many hoors Putting thia together aith prob loins cooesonicaticss electrical power leaping generators going continuously food refreshments fiald toilets tents Sb down ehen winds came parking crowd control trash pichup maoy other details involves extensive aspenolve logistical arrasgoments Ot moot coordinstion hue dm45 volunteer officials ma sure enough help available right place right time Thats goal its difficult achieve especially tha member volunteers given hour day lens needed eguipeent branko down weather inter ferma cao has times mess 505 mostly works out doe lot good people mahing super efforts nolve problams also works cut because plan ning stages various groups involved leers appreciate coemos problems y interact xc frem flight Control Line Scale people work other category gets fair shake abc loaro bend modify demands op erating tha soon basis eons important give aod take io under standing egoul Its under stood arsondereumpensatad way officials can paid justice thair efforts Out plemaing booed equal compensation Aside half doeae top officials eho gat slightly dna much great yr tenponsihility get travel compessotiom booed per mila ooaimam radius 100 milan adds op 000 easimam per official may also eneb geta free nights lodging local oullage dorm f day worked thats itno food allowance easy euma further aoey 100 miles hot thay own Sts part tha annual miracle makes Ness possiblawathout three people Oats could happex year due location Nets far populous area 74 71 plan use mora local paupla littla no campensation means maey ineoperienced nato personnel will Sovolved planning problem therefore develop satis factorily mined group Na te vets aewenmero fortunstely tha Ihic araa has produced large nombar enthusiastic vol onteors w ho have offered earsices ordar up front naw Om part action also appeaf ha spirit wantiog shca can aell better others have done job before Thats tha good provided ant husiasm can blended responsi bility kamahow make eork typical Nets problem people initially volunteer work Oats drop out before during evant good part Slats planning therefore provide fleaibility backop arronge masts keep oparetioss going man power gets thin gate hogs undertahing truly worlds biggest modal Onet way look et somber days hours per sonnel contestants events etc Ivery year its gamble bat odds against disaster era hedged years eaperiexce rombinatios good officials working together 76 Nets plaxoing date indicates could biggest best year evar planniag aimed towurd end 1975 FAI MEETIN6S Continued page 55 port ci ho job nveroeua xc nidr trip no Curio would ut miniool cost cod rho nood f bob cho National free flight Society SIrS Only too hitohen developed lue job coemitteests OC Aerobatics Scale CL nubocamittee mombero could make trip sn substitutes encopt other officially gualifiod Coo repre sestatiews could attend month 090 eut 02014 president cool d cover CL meet nog othor 01 ropresestetivas could cover Scale ucd Aorobutics once prohles unloed laot minute previounly appointed otficial SS coting delegoto Joho Spoldiny 0200 yicePreoidett district 4 lad job conflict caused travel cancelix tion So 0250 president John Clomeno going anywuf load tha 10 dele gation lice lie 0240 ByLows Ce spoosihility Ccc 011 fAl mutteca would outing dologate io place Spald cog sot coc core hitch deceloord Clex oso truvel arrangements peceestod lie leavito whet tho others did Tie Ocs sibilityceisced u lute arrival ic Paris So utill cnn anew contingency p1cc wan unciod cut 1001 Oorcsey 02014s oewly hired asuluteot Ixecutive lirector uculd go over Iceluodic Aitlisco alcog diem ho would bo donigoat ed oltornate Cloacon TIns Ourcoop ufcnr icrecaivo iriefing Worth ubo tacloically nun ottending us 1100 necretury rather 0201 ropresentative d oule auto rhoc tho 05 hod legally occeptod voting ropre unstotivo Cloross trowel problomo 0100 Clucosop would got good nn-the-jnb treicing experienoc fcr ha cork follow Pioully turned cut uv ondod up Paris aenes represoctatioou4 Jolt Clomeco got tixe 05 cOt ing dolegato Carl aorcscy alteroota Dan Pruou Chairman BC Soaring suboomlt tee Adam Outtlor 11 Pylon suhcnemiltoe John Ourkam 01 ielicopteraobccrmittoe John Worth 110 Secretary worked out ca plosned tacloncal meetango zero covered und Clem ens experts oach category ad 56 Model Aviation vina hin voting during fhsol meeting day no question huving ispvrncoroptenzotativao annual Patio meetinga major imonetecce 00 intetOnts ninply no better cap influence thinking nor fovor or people tn got educated tn what othera outside 00 think can work momo effectively get inter national ronperation zopafully have worked cut petters financing future representatives tin specialized subcommittee mact inga Thesugh 0240 sharing eith ap propriate special interest orgasheation thoocoto ouch repreaantntins have 00000 work togother uith group eutuel honetlt 02414 good poaltios tale whole coot stone subaidiaing world championohip teems including sevenul new onoa come plus absorbing new inoteuaaa PAT frasohine taco already greutly eacaloting 101 hudSon bapond zhat ban boon octual reoulto nI nbc Dec 71 COO acetings oem reported month Conpotitico Sewn ooction lOodol Aekotiom mognaino report indicanos ochioeod uboot 955 objootheen tending avecings almost oIl nf nor proposals unto udoptod oont proposals hy other ccuntrieo tic t wo wore faeor got rejected cur onot nigoifloant fail ure concomnod 01 ff100 wero nut ebb get pmoponal foe formula Ivomnion mAO reoxog accepted Adom Settler tnuohos nov reason report Sot cthems worn also renponoiblo Scee onontries cur knoeledgo poeticipato Pylon lacing acticitien ented agoisot no lad ecral obligation tc abatain hut did sot Soxe warn simply ogaisut onto chongina noon aftot 1914 changes opproved Others felt pro posal wan ton 10 omientod net suIt wo lost thin issue thia pear decisive negative votra coin tens lantern oxtico bloc concteles nay have heon inaction tie de feat eselior thin nooting 1500 pro posals changa Peon Plight rules things happen nometimen international modol politics hut did much better simply winning ocee bonn9 some sod maybe neat year can improse things further Thans what tha PAl game abnuto constant striving f bettaring world ictamoatiosal aemomodalieg made higgeot effort 7h hopo no top thot 1976 PERSONAL VIEWPOINTS BY CARL RONEY OBSERVER AND ALT VOTING DELEGATE Canting together hotel famnase Cumin just block PAT nf 0 ice lnoated lS delegetino afoot Wodneoday evening Sec 3 getting briofad Clemens comti concerning itinorary Thursdny ond friday uctuel meeting days 0dh am Thursday tho P01 meeting room boeing minproaontntives renewing old noqualot anoen 000 soeting new delegotos Thy group wan conoonod o lergo mom whieb first inprossion oppaumed natisfoctomp oven though up liho grade scinol dana mono 1971 aession tho dO wan opesod hy thin foesidost Sandy P hoe 00ff finland oddeesoed tin nnm nittino ouch noon nonner en n local model club cooductnitsometlngn couldnt help feel onofusint no cc ant tirnugi tent sixty aicutos lis tening tn schedule onme pmooeduCeu colegonnsccrcirpoaaibia identify unewoomor oxoept 15 pomticipa tion una identu Clod noor tugs Saving no easy method enoognico Oneict delegoto waited oppor nuow tino ask snmecne delega ynllooicg thin hickoff introduction main body nepomotod no antvcd nbc sermon technical nubocemittee ocetioga held throughout first day Since anwe thron meetings wore boing cooducted nimnltanenusly progrosaivoly won impooni ble f onemo dinlegotion participate tion ne woo forcod uttend meetings hiocountCy internet Al though neeti 090 techinoal se turo gvt involved tiovo strong dincusnion Cach agenda men sno votod although decininon wore cosolusivo tiap norva Only recoamendatinno ninat days mean ings appoaro tic technical aeon ga serve purponin timanhing out onne differences following day full agonda gone through again everyone otteodance final voting items no dosit 00 offomt gave us edge warn able mew mepresentativen sub committee neeti oga luring tic Plenary venting tie official delegates could vota seat ing arrasgenent around Clemens placed tic cay oubonamittee eambemn bend connultatiun 004 advice noting category came up thus enouring 00 position followed nut rinpreneota tiess guidance lyon werin dif ficulties bacoose conflicting opinions previously taceived 02414 meeAamn differescee roanleod fore en official 05 ponition could detnoolond 020A president ultimate responsibility deciding way voto problem wxs compounded shortness time tn develop firm ponitiona Os ull agenda mines bofore tho moetingo Thin timo thin pmoblins caunad lent thin 110 agacdx arrived 0240 midNoveOhaec copied transmitted soonmoun 02014 ainoOcera hop poaltiono review sod mesponon nedeasity imoediuto sonoos get reeponsan buck 09 prior final depomture Pario just homely gave delegwticn time digoat information Ofton tho responses members included detailed rotionale whioh required coosider oble atudy able enpreon view pointo Needloon tn 00f 00 000 vol unteer modeler expert noSeS ing fields nould effectivoly din cuss poaltion agenda itnes iawhere cur uen ding additional mom iota neotiog paid C cdv enpemto wore able spout auliocotively 011 subjects during nobonamitnee meetingo 0004 ho again during Plonary Meet ing Thin peccodure allowed thin voting delegate request permbsolon sabonemitteasember opoak no osi ject ha bahelf dolegota Soon observations upon noncbonion nf 1971 Tao meeting Ameprennonative Igypt wan attendance again after absence year before previous year delegates Oulgaria Portugal Onmunis abanot Asoncalia tin presented person foe first time Out thin 27 official voting delegatee eight 8 attended 74 meet meeting othom ottondoes wore ob servers nuboomoittee meabinto 16 nut 21 ware 0100 sot 74 perticiponto Continued page SN 1975 FAI MEETINGS Continued page 56 BY JOHN BIJRKAN RC HELICOPTER SUBCOMMITTEE first trip Paris osd ths plenary ClASs meeting enjoyable asd inter estisg sot surprises ospocted large building lecture hail facilities serving basqueta like asp selfrespecting engineers Out groat world sport aciatiun govern ing hudy hod few officos 20 o 30 foot aooti sq runs na top floor small buildiog housinq Anro Club Prance notion start puol what date oreaky atairway would eullepac Johos aside soot eatlufying see 52 sen Pros 27 nations get together discuss very polite foOlish thank goodness rules aud rugwlatioon fur model airpiase contents didnt nanotly follow cohorts soles Order bat handy pimesoff president Clues kept things track eacosplisbed lb e scat work thu ahort time available Actually meetings started unoff i nially night befero cursor pub just up utreet lintel farnese Whore delegates stayl ng As outing dinner would come straggling twos threes graetei enthusiosticully nba seatod lobbying would begin ccc seehing support P thot proposal ho discuesed neat day Theredoy delogates chuervers onmitteesen couvenod 010 am welcomed President Ourceler PAl folluwod ClAM preni dect Pimneof P eho described procedures aneouseed subcOeeeittee noel ings would located ukihin tin building C subeemittee met day largest moon free flight acule nod ecetrol 1100 elsewhere WC Pattero toci till almost eons nIc hoering 1 130 0/C Pylon 345 AC Helicop ters 347 nC electric powered 348 A good bit time wan wasted cause cenfusios over Cegliub meaning poor translation etc English people sot being able fullee fast pace discusains cosfusice between para graph combers agenda Pal Spurting Code hunk because ci typographical errors wee cessi den able abase aural obligatine en voting C onetnies lad partici pated oceteim cetegnry flyieg such S/C Pylon seppesed oh stoic voting thet subject Osil didslaometimen detrinent US Hiss li/C helicopters pre pared what happeeed John worths little premeetieg hotel room As espected lemmas proposal fur S/C hOhi copter definition rules Per cunpeti tins acme again referred tc tie eubenmit tee further study Since previous subeomittee chairman leactive due ith health aneechaimeuns needed nisne thvre isterested helicopters indicted willisgsess toserec delegate Casada Carmen sitchoce ached weeld like P him nomisate measteriting couple dozen letters let thought ne helicopters rules comes seturelly another trip Pane seat year said null After fisal seetisg dele gates lhOO hours 4 pm Per nomina tion subenmittee chairmen other gesemal matters masy delegates ad jeumned corner pub P em beer ned cokes found syself sittieg seet Chris Olsen SC subeomittee chairman across Cerren Citchece Carree ask ed ne guehif ice tiesn no would knew susleating guess buildiegeegise powered helicopters ainna 1543 directieg first two satiosal helicopters eveste country hav ing held two world records writing monthly column convinced him 00 friday Pleeary meeting held delegates etein big roes items egeeda voted menuassendations Per against em amend aeste hy subloessittees Subeneesittee Chaimees thes voted en ned finally subsnbcnmittaenhairmen Caress must have dune little lobbying because enmisated los Keynes US seceoded warren 50 other sumieatiues offered no vote required payoff trip Europe Old John worth east have figur ed nut plansed way before heevee invitadma go Paris Its great opportunity P rewrite bemmue proposal clarify things make rules safer give helicopters over lapping meters ceasials syschmepteru tandees equal ehence wish shingle ters etc beginning seetiug use delegates twok President PSI task nonnoemtain terms P cm pee sieg flAil rulieg sa president ClAM could serve memo five ye succession Clam president Seedy Pisenof P served ice oneyear cennecutive terms PAl presi dent stood fire convIction like edmeekehing inther disciplining chil dren children luet word pltheugh several nusinationa fur saw Class president oil declined PAl presideet 0014 absence preendeet duty aa sused vieepmeuudent iv gets nominated Per first viecpenaldesty uwong others needy Pineouf naturally others decline theme stood Mm P new acting President deciakese mode categories elevate tie world obmapiunship status hold world championship meeta eto etc meeting lasted until 7 pm prenideet others nt apeoher table suet have deed tired bat kept fnnetioeoeq normally calmly Ger man proposed 0/C halircyter rules olecat came vote some realsded press dent entrene sefety hacard uP 10 kilopound helicuptern 00 finally agreed toreeuknit proposal subeemittee particular suhouboommittee choir man eon tootimed toguoutonthe tows night BY DAVE LINSTRUM PP SUBCOMMITTEE Tn lb ose silo attend PAl COIlS meetieqe Paris often sense rules changes resulting free Plenary meeting made PAl ties-in ether words byocsentitien attuned reel world model flying has often heeo feeling past particularly role chengesievclved major sudel specificetion changes dramatic nedifications fly ing ruins 1575 ClASS meeting first have priveleged allandand plan go knok again nest year work schedula permits typical es aseple feelings diseef man chiseneet hove no basis Pact pee p1o representing nember nations therm 25 voting delegates knowledge able cases wellknuwo flyers twala y session broken initiel technical meetings various aubcoeeitlees propasals egende ore hashed nut detail byosperts respective fields lot haclground information often available countries eho made proposals second day devoted brief discus aice suboceesittee consensus proposals nobel voting vot ing delagare free country allen gets adeice enpert observer thy special field under dincusnion Thin oh scmeer say have bees technical meet ing dey before end have spect51 sight Peelisqe eaperts comprise suboemittee Hewever eel beund accept opinion deed nay advise delegate vole eppesitiun eaperts sometimes split opinions also certain amnunt politics involved efforts made en beth days lnbhy obtain votes pro en particular isenes seldom total agreement bat nepecled Often modelem have honest disagreements conpatitine should nunit has ever thus ouster inlernatinselly famous free flight ems prenest came Pree flight nabcomitteesnnsios fresh Pram Aemeport Charles lelaulle oar schedule did set allow site befure arrival flight Icom Los Angeles ha 4 renineed agenda SCAT club aellknuwo PAl oriented group Amesnd conference table spotted old friends Thoman fester leumark Pet er AlbeIt Cenade later elected Chair man Sebeeneittem replacing luigi Aeve Pierre Chanssebuerg Prance Mar lin Dilly 55 meprenentceq Sew Zeslend Ian Anyone IS Englend ease Pinkie iwedes friendly Albrerht Onchate wakefield Champion East Germany ISO Swas represented famnus I/C stunt flyer iirnlkinen IS OS free flight em present lebale hut clear majority favored rules far costeelent nut urgaskeer Onactise model epseif ins tics changes negative apparently re Pleating model ore sets afacline wtth pine sees 3misers classes flyof P wpheld valid part uP world Champs asd ewles proposed make earn fair test cI emedel sad flyers Cool heads prevailed asd believe disesesiess resulted evelutiesary net radical changes fur PAl P lyemn worldwide BY DAN PRUSS RC SOARING SUBCO9IITTEE Secessber CIAM agenda eeetaieed ever forty proposalsthat rule changes S/C Searing came free sine countries Sebcuemniltee Although some proposal swore same different caustries nev ertheless represented largest nueber proposals particular category senlinned because felt en necemended changes S/f sailplane fraternity wase Inure pleased current rules further felt could have nega tive effect ne posaible world ohumpies ship Conviecang primary lereelseeren S/C eailplaneebul would vote rule changesthat pro pnsels refinements neisting rules progress achieved making refiec Cot aeroelebs eon eflurdrepmeeen Inline Ion Iheensentinge can AMA nenee lechaical meetings held countri en representa live have delagate spreading himself thin amnng various categories aero modeling first day Iwo days seeting reserved P technical meetings necend day far meet leg proper voting Psr various rule changes lakes place Usually cuemendatiens dill ernst nnbcemil teen heeded voting delegates didnt attend specific techeical meetings linnegh background music Off record such lime wan spent dillement delegetes en evening before tech nical meeting during meeting afterwards elaberate en some changes 101 lswing presented Cinches 400 meters line 255 solemn lsrsomeund will rule accepted after cooling scepliciem non winch type flyers--bet displayed much nellpreclaised enpenlise en subject Kitieg winch es neesed big gest fear thvse hand-sew schwol Therefore eeans prevent unwind ing line during launch lv provid ed-this can form winch master net necessarilyrepeal set necensarilyasechanical feature wtnch Sealies Canada South Africa USA countries use winch es esolusively conteste Pond starter dictates High Start Ovefall length esetretched 110 meters sore 15 meters unutrolehed elustko may noed See end thin high start suet attanhed grnusd ruling preeentn hand tow/high start Suce countries would like use unattached method because tall grass P30 category thermal elope searing sodels Thermal soanieg cludes gliders metergliders held P 30 contest fur glideno contest nrgania ems IS SOT CAPS INCLODE MOTOS-ILISESS south Africa will net-repeatwill net have enterglider classification Icr Cnrld lhaepinnship scuning Sermalliekeg scnres turned Sewo Pen reasons subcesenit tee seeker failed see Seens lhneqh meet Euro peon contests around IS cuspeti tore presents en Prob lee pnstieg scenes P am Europe 121250 euetestaeteisanunlathnmahle figure cap diet asce speed cualdet arrived ec prepesal tabled Penaceelly fell nenmealieleg scenes isesatnmal step bsl eurweqiass tannin g consistent limes around 1 3seanndeinspeed other countries turnIng good cI 17 seconds discussion lensed Inwards argument Corking Times Increased 0 minutes 15 minutes Per mater glider Task Samatiun tine running space re stnictions en tawieg Tasks remois basi cally same Its tenon enumse 110 H divided 10 Practiuns nI 11 C Course dimectiens fur speed sad distamee remain seen Personal Ohuervaliens Seems though certain members meetings treat asy mule proposal net possible ispravemeol us advastags countrys mentors proposed some instascen ecapticiss Ian nut weighs femeeightadsess further felt some people mare woincensed ohal lesgieg rule bank lesking loop hole besting ones peers head head easpetities Because US has held aely two F AI enetests under 10741575 rules se years seen argemosts gel Only little support Meaewhile esperi esce nf ceetais Serupeass hald PAI contests year held uam nwo type readily recag nieed hesered 107k could change BY ADAM BATTLER RC PYLON SUBCOMMITTEE Al leceebem meeting al Inter naliunal Ceemiltee en Aemnandeling Clam United Slates reprenenled sev eral techni Cal contribetems additien Selegate em Clemens Secre tary em worth reports appear elsewhere Pinnecial assistance cI sripc ASSA made possible fun no represent United Stat Os views no PAl Pylon Secing also act Pylon sob ocemittee somber During year proposal drafted provide use Pormula air planes PAl Pylon macin g event proposol support east enuntries represented tie Pylon sub ocemittee well cthems net represent ed iv norway Sweden Pioleed Soiled KIngdom United Stales maprouoetetivns well etmong support Pros Canada luring technical meeting held en Thursday Sec 4 wan apparent IS representative did uhare voting delegates views othoms meined supporters however signi ficant venal support Pram Canada As n renult technical cuemiltee n/C ohich Pylon Ancing sub-mategory vot ed support US proposal friday wan another day however plenary unsuics whore country de legate can vote soon became apparent thet 55 strategy prcvide time fur second thoughts present ilees agenda different order discussed prior technical meet ing 55 proposal Precee PAl Pylun aircraft description mules Pen three years proposal woe 40011 wilk first passed point spite significant stretching prctncel Mr worth auicoeaeittec US pruponal considered rejected lometmospeol apparent voting wee primarily nationalislie prin ciples because Pormula aircraft ware net invosled erased anysehero ether 00 In spite panning out eanenous color photos sovefel SMPBA racing ioohs male thmce viaws ideas readily available US mis sion unsuocoesful As ecosequence action PAl Sacing activity tho US long hold out Numthweet will slcwcenaider ably Oct stop usfamlunale will Imp find way provide con tinuing interest United States growth success formula rac ing makes difficult induce US recieg competitor build several mere airplanes different type Prom Purme 15 vet Inlennational world Champ hanshiponopelitius mast PAl rules rightly Thus dilesema Another result action wan tin renignotiun present eubcoemitlee ohabooco Jeheni Sedenhals see chair man cesunittee will fnrmed whether US will represented nesnaine seen Ce tried hard personal disap pointment great AOSA sQ sub subsequent letter NMPc5 President Sen Scherm Adam Sal Ibm aleu said lcllcwiegiscnsseatiue PAl seetioge onsuidered oppertanity pans cc emyma views rest al world able pet racing beek heeds delegates Pros 11 countries wilh lbs 10 caries Pureished OMPCA plus sy ewe copy additine presented color photos S different PemeI ships reprssentative cluded England So Africa Belgium Spain Sweden finland Australia Nor way Canada Pranee eerland United Stelee Icrteneto having such presliginun event innem racIng Unfurtesately nest nI world cas Oct sheme directly thin activity doe launseni lability Nitma will try lied way allow IS nespete islenneliunally still keep form airplanes April 1976 59 DISTRICT ONE MEETING NOTICE Annual District AMA Meeting Satur day March 20 1976 Open 6 pm mal program begins 7 pm Hosted again 495th RC Squadron Nashoba Valley Technical High School Westford Ma Hear Chelmeford Lowell Johnny Clem ens John Worth will guest speakers Cliff Piper will MC Come meet Associate VPS Contest Board members Contest Coordinator Get re quests contest sanctions 1976 Door prizes RC equipment raffle surprises reach meeting place Route 495 use exit 20 follow signs Route #110 Head East toward Chelmaford little less mile St Marys Drive Take St Marys Drive park ing lot rear school Please remember no smoking school See Please come youll glad did TO THOSE WHO RECEIVE ONLY THE AMA NEWS REPRINT Except general interest items information about AMA competition mat ters contained Competition Heweletter section Model Aviation magazine Such information however available upon request AMA HQ sending stamped selfaddressed enve lope following topics con tained months April issue Report current future AMA World Championship Team Programs de tails 76 AMA RC Aerobatics Rules FF Contest Board Action re VTO elimin ation Latest details re 1976 Hats Ohio Aug 1-8 FAT trial RC Helicop ter rules flight portion FAT pro visional RC Electric Power rules FAT provisional Stand-Off Scale rules Contest Calendar NUISANCE/TRESPASS VS FLYING SITES result action brought against RC Club Detroit landowners adjacent club field resulted closing down flying opera tions have read problems caused neighboring landowners against De troit RC Club nuisance noise trespass airspace overflights neighboring property Although ac tion should considered precedent setting legal rationale trial court decision tested appeal superior court others throughout country should act caution attempt fly within boundaries property whether owned leased borrowed noise problem handled club voluntarily restricting flying hours result trespass air space charges members RC club Detroit forbidden trespass foot air neighboring pro perty Adjacent property owners began sitting right property line log ging reporting illegal overflights court Modelers threatened guns neighboring landowners downed aircraft could retrieved adjacent property As result untenable situa tion neighbors bordering fly ing site club finally closed down field put property market shouldnt have happened did Hot should cautious discretion excerised others flying acti vities should also try main tam best possible public relations landowners families near f lying sites especially vital cases flying over neighboring proper ty involved otherwise severity acceptability courtS nuisance complaints will stronger difficult overcome Nuisance laws real shown Detroit Club case may invoke harsh trespass sanctions direct re sult nuisance complaints AMA HQ has memo its legal counsel Jeremiah Courtney concerning nuisance vs trespass situations Interested clubs may request free copy Connecticut e achusetts Hampshire e Island IVermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper Dist Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Aasuoiatu VicePreaidents AnttuuR ovureti 2a Suuudy 5111 Rd. OuPortlund ME 04106 Ctarle 0 ceernyd sa Coasniul SIlicon Anhurat MA 01001 Al Ouvutnik 4 Revunly P1 nli CT 06850 John Pupuoeurgu 104 Ruoky Ciii Rd. seamy MA 01035 THE REAL BIG HEWS IS THE DISTRICT 0MB MEETING SATURDAY MABCH 20TH 1976 meeting again hosted 495th Squadron will same location last year Nashoba Valley Technical High School Westford Mass near Lowell Chelmaford year proud announce AMA Presi dent Johnny Clemens will speaker mostly because couldnt keep him away after great meeting last year John Worth us hope have appointed people atten dance help us keep AMA glued toget Mew England Another goal year have sort Clearing house setting up key contest dates District coming year Paul Penney will have table can check preferred dates hopefully can better job coordinating contests little conflict fact will have considered though that will still have clear some dates District Two traditional contest dates big ones already scheduled cases please remember getting bigger year will increasing number slight conflicts some areas some hard feelings last year New England RC champs conflict good Sailplane RC meet Pittsfield Hope can resolve problems type 1976 planning meeting Jan 4 dozen members 495th must comment willingness en thusiasm toward what going lot work facets re sponsibilities meeting have already assigned letter invitation will go out club shall send out letter too make sure Chartered clubs aware op portunity attend funtype getto gether dont have great magazine permanent site problems year membership such project ed coming year look much success 1976 havent heard good friend Johnny Clemens please dont miss meeting youve met him have heard him before know youll John Worth will bring us latest headquarters operation will adequate time express views ask questions No films planned time though Johnny will bring along few slides particularly proud Internats other big events has attended Id like see some shots big money meets out West Circus-Circus just prove dont have fun contest formal meeting begin 7 pm Saturday March 20 1976 Displays raffle will offered 495th displays will hallways under adequate protection year order allow room seating meeting room can prob ably seat 400 500 50 early sure good seat Thanks again great group 495th willing ness help us District nual meeting Roy Mytinger usual has done great job putting together pre liminary planning work BTG BIG BIG District Regional Control Line Championships Middletown RI September 345 1976 RI76 meet has sanction number 1776 Roy started working angle way back last March time hits stands Ill Council meeting slated Feb 14 Dont know yet sure wish inputs out mem bership ranks help make decision controversial issue havent heard YOU thinking dont write magazines later complain about actions Council Still looking flying site loca tions directory District So far 5 sites have come New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dint II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11381 Ausuciute VicnPreeidentu 0101 ORes 7706 269th St PeRk NY 11040 Joe Friend 62 JoysaR rurrRu Freehold 07 07063 John Origq 6307 BudgeR OR yoRt 05 14094 Cliff Montpluisir 17 enteRS dt 07 07067 061 RoRklu JR 65 sonubuch Furry Rd. 60 1 Cohoon NY 12047 Jack SnueuuroO 2062 Onersen Ama 5uion 57 07003 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS Hopefully edition will come attention prior February 28 thus serving further notice shall have second annual District II member ship meeting conjunction 1976 WRAMS Show Westchester County Center White Plains New York pursuant arrangements have just concluded Show Director Frank De Vore WRAMS WESTCHESTER RADIO AEROMODELENS INC -- presumably will already have advised good fortune virtue late news blurb similar effect crossedfingers sought have inserted last is60 Model Aviation sue NA planned day hour session year being Saturday February 28 noon Opposed last year proceedings took place Sunday tailend WRAMS Show producing such unfortunate timing consequences having abruptly adjourn meeting order permit Messrs Clemens Worth participate awards portion Show another part building Frank De yore fellowWRAMS warmest regards profound gratitude person AMA general splendid cooperation magnificent spec tacle annually well serves best interests aeromodelling Dis trict II elsewhere UP IN CENTRAL PARK Although matter policy strive columns avert im pression just because live work New York City regard place District II about hope will permit brief departure order might provide few moments warmth brightness reproducing portions delightful letter received local AMA members Mr Leo Weiss Kings Point New York takes us titillating trip down Memory-Lane Little 01 N Yawk after great opening opened February issue MA flipped First con gratulations aspect Novem ber 8th affair Manhattan em impres sed Mr Weiss relates know last time can recall model aviation getting big exposure Town dont let address fool till New Yorker about 31 32 big Junior Birdmen thing Sheeps Meadow lots PR quite effec tive shall never forget day Mis Nonor JJ Walker entourage hand juncture spoke flag-bedecked stand much old tradition Nis hat round shiny coat cutaway pants strip ed Positively resplendent against backdrop other elegants pre sumably high-ranking officials As spoke literally thousands gathered round ntly diversity interests etc some guy launched behind bandstand rocketpowered model Id seen red nts before Two fireworksstyle rockets swept wings works Really chil lingly accurate estimate what come quarter century two wars later Perhaps progenitor Any way up went right over smil ing Irishmans head blew up Walker looked up casually interrupting mellifluous flow clings mem ory sharply etched simul taneous dive inside breast pockets simul taneously executed several forementioned officials ex ecuted swiftness Nickok precision Rockettes artillery what else never quite came view Real time became converted slow time minds eye James J no barely perceptible motions primarily facial reversed process hands slowly withdrew move round shiny hats momentarily knocked askew knees bent laps hint uncertainty reformed Nizzoner no ruffled hed momentarily skidded during buck wing carried bits balsa wood aluminum pungentodored casing materials floated gently ground directly front elevated resplendent platform Mr Walker readily demean purity occasion topic discourse American Boy Nor pro fessionals close support lose bit polish doubtless experience hewn memorably displayed too somehow stands mind stark contrast ineptitudes displayed recently generally undercover roles profession would seem has retrogressed put thoughtsand memories down way sharing rather delightful memory brought freshly mind article MA. thank hail evidently effectuating something can viewed being altogether nign can foresee considerably same sort thing occurring years immediately ahead degree toward such similarly worthy end am sure success will prove inspirational IN TNE WORKS point projection 1976 bids fair provide great deal model ling activity kind dimension District II -- what such big gies repeat MAD Model Aviation Day Rockefeller Plaza first pub lic R/C contest Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn since Mirror Meets large 2day trade show Long Island ModelExpo southern part New Jersey tion imposing array contests Dis trict II noted very proud r plans continue crystallize GEAR UP AMO LOCKED! Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe Dist Ill Vice-President 2110 N Kings Arms Circle Centemille OH 45446 ASaocl&ta VicPraldanta Fravois FbhaRty 504 21st St Vina WV 26101 Ralph PaRatti BLarney RD 1 Sevickley PA 15143 Harry Py. toga, Sq apta A-iOn 41012 B Johaeon nay Olorniatoen PA 19401 Albert saldoveki 1703 Gra,t Blvd Cleveland 44130 Well just barely brand new year much activity afoot district affecting District III modeling U S gen eral As may know 1976 MATS will held Ohio combined sites Wright Field near Dayton Spring field Airport half way between Wright Field Springfield first MATS planning session coming up 24th month Jan Dayton will attending meeting two fine flying sites should help put fine NATS minimum event interference sites close enough 20 minutes cause too dif ficult administrative hardship Other important things happening As reported last time Ohio bidding strongly Academy headquarters move Ohio An additional step taken early month visit John Worth Carl Maroney AMA Columbus Springfield Ohio discuss Ohios interest matter John Carl flew Columbus treated short air tour State Ohio aircraft points interest area Following excellent luncheon conference Springfield tended number very important people both City Springfield state officials Columbus session estimation outstand ing example modeling community co operation via open friendly ex change views John Worth gave excellent presenta tion nature needs modeling country Na traced background growth activity pictured future needs response ex cellent parties spirit responsible community involvement needs hobby evident obvious hobby has come age important com munities represents defini tive source important business come hobby also achieving recog nition legitimate form recreation sport ever increasing number citizens such demands its rightful share community recognition support What required through out land friendly face face meetings community leaders such took place Springfield AMA Special Interest Groups have much discussion lately number proposals relative direct involvement special inter est organizations AMA affairs would seem logical de velopment large number groups now have least some ex tent responsive general disatisfac tion present methods parti cular competition categories parti cular have read Bill Northrops propo sal special interest group represen tation Executive Council Also recently Joe Friend has proposed ar rangement would involve special interest groups affairs Con test Boards Personally would like see formal alliance spe cial interest groups AMA As minimum seems appropriate SIGs assigned some formal responsibility competition rules within inter est absolutely no question contest boards need good help can get come up good competition rules member K/C Contest Board short honest ly seems ought bet ter way appears boards April 1976 61 Effective communication two-way street nonpaid volunteer officers ing utmost make AWL kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless write--to AMA vice-president dis trict representative associate vicepresident area Complete communications link--write largely responsive initiate rules changes although obviously board members may write rules proposals aa indi viduals wish present sys tern appears bit chaotic boards faced very difficult task trying mesh often conflicting proposals seems contest boards should charged initiating rules changes imputs possible re sponsible sources further seems likely special interest groups should primary source exper tise should chartered AMA OKI have fanned flames little bit have outlined definitive procedure suggested approach What think Other Issues Let fan another flame little bit governing body devotes much effort money competitor invest significantly manners domestic well international competition Personally feel competition Life Blood hobby would die absolutely no question mind would far different thing incentive development fostered competition much invest aspect hobby Should invest community relations grass roots sup port better flying sites Should contimue substantial invest ment international competition ever increasing costs Should support competitive events propor tion evident national interest about hearing out modeldom What kind burning issue bothering maybe youre just happy go along crowd griping some knuckelhead AMA sticks rule doesnt make sense never taking time get volved will try represent know what want otherwise its must also recognize will have intelligently ha evaluate conflicting ideas reach reasonable position various issues lets have Delawws District ef Cnhbia@ Maryland @ North Carnilna e Virginia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding Dial IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanitam MD 20801 Or Ronald McNally AMA 55785 has con sented represent Oistrict IV Control Line Contest Board toughest jobs Oistrict has will certainly forced curtail personal activity handle work us members district interested Control Line about thinking about write give him feelings rules mat ters now study future proposals tell him appreciate working behalf address 6118 Bardu Avenue Springfield VA 22152 comes job highly recommended very well qualified handle position Ron already up ears work attempting fill Bill Paudues mighty shoes Please write Ron opin ions control line rules issues ideas concerning C/L competi tion Let take opportunity remind Ron other Oistrict IV officers column available time message would wish broadcast may write col wan anytime feel have much say Please probably fastest way reach members Ron s appointment CLCB representa tive voting member big news Oist IV will certainly affect national competitive scene well Just look record work ganization accomplishments mbde Bill Pardue during term Also news Oistrict IV nation modelers very recent ad dition Carl Maroney AMA 400 headquarters staff Assistant Executive Oirector As direct assistant John Worth Carl responsible John Executive Council perform duties Executive Oirector absence other programs assignments made him John Worth So now finally Academy has someone lighten load EO should allow John perform efficiently broaden activities Carl 32 has already very long string credits organization AMA previous employer Vitro Labs As staff specialist Vitro interface between lab Navy Tartar missile program given very responsible job after performing both mechanical electronic design departments As modelers primarily interest ed Carls modeling activities chief interest has RC Soaring last 10 years Before power RC tyro coming control line background Most around world mem bers National Soaring Society will remember name editor organizations magazine Sailplane maybe dont know Carl founders East Coast Soaring Society organizational efforts others course built council soar ing enthusiasts four local clubs first special interest groups believe ECSS first group go over thousand member mark also pioneered use booths trade shows show others services Carl first president served two terms after taking editorship newsletter took paper through its adolescence ECSS Journal NSS Sailplane Carl also headed up Soaring Ad visory Group its first chairman hand ling original rules proposals eventual approval Going back little Carl active OCRC secretary helped organize institute large clubs gradual change board form government course Carl has worked usual Contest Oirec tors chores other club activities has learning AMA organi zation ropes past 6 8 years Willow Grove Ooylestown Lakehurst Nutchinson Carl brings analyt ical mind organization training heck lot enthusiasm job headquarters Good luck both Ron Carl Oist IV votes yet- Associate VPs will announce appointments next month hope got X2 vote Alabama 0 Florida S Geertia naippi to Also VSmith Carolina 9 Termemee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII Dist V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Annociat Vio-Prnidotn Siohnd Taokna 107 White aba Soc00V111n SC 29403 0mm Jo1np 5941 moo,nr Siad Calmanbo 55 31904 WoLanqhlin 4140 Feon Ct 0140. Pnoocol FL 32503 lain RodrbOmmn 510 5th St OOt Villa ajos asyomon Ponoto nioo meig FOnok Sotmomit. 2400 Wont Bad 500 Wonhoilin TO 37203 JO tthitlny 1605 Woodland Doentor AL 35601 Joib Wood PD Son 127 SooOba OS 39350 got winner folks. shown left John Martin Miami Florida John AMA Oist 5 HAM OF THE YEAR197 5 know proud him am ever modeler deserv ed such honor John does Thats Rt awarding him permanent trophy Miami Jerry Wagner helped day caught surprise did John it? Listen few years ago started MIAMA Club Miami Indoor Aircraft Model Assoc recruited Oade County Parks & Rec nept Sponsors finagled use Goodyear Blimp Hanger put together Free Flight Indoor Club featuring little funny peanut biplanes triplanes mono planes larger 13 inches overall fun club fun flyins fun contests FUN everything Along way John group gradually made up own rules rule package now copied over Indoor world mimiced England France may day find itself AMA Role book reject ed 75 will resubmitted 76 group few club members gathered last Sunday snapped myself courageous intrepid group never assembled L R John Martin Ken 62 Model Aviation Wolfinger Dan Kilgore Sr Mike Laughlin Chuck Slater Allen Honey Kevin Smith Jim Sanders seated LR Dick Kelso Cliff McCallum Bill Hiscock Fred McCal lum So great has Dr Johns impact door Modeling recruited help run 1975 MATS INDOOR Lake Charles folks saw em action nobody looking HELP other stress teamwork training help Juniors Seniors share skills young gentleman toy plane Mr Fred McCallum holding scale Fokker keep flying Out win dow Super Bowl 1974 Dick McGraw MAN YEAR tireless work Jim Kirkland Memorial well deserved 1975 Dr John Martin will 76? Maybe YOu will win Maybe woman will win can say can unravel mysteries murky future? Grateful acknowledgements Jerry Wagner aided immeasurably Ann Wagner supplied yummy break fast Jim Stewart drove over. 3 lovely ladies L R Margaret Gill Patty Sark Ruth Brocious Margaret stepping down Pres WINGS Women National Glider Soaring ladies Dist S want join organization exclusively women write new Pres Barbara Robinson 5841 Shafer Rd Lansing Mich 48910 Tell sent you. Patty Art Sark picture last Oct Ruth Newsletter Ed Tampa 74 good Aint cute Did read what Dave Mayor Club President said Daytona Beach RC Assoc Newsletter other day Dont miss nomination Might change what dont like keep what like way lot easier IMPEACHMENT youre right Dave. Bob Sue Crysler sent beautiful little book Sue wrote called Christmas Tide about mermaids Xmas Sue illustrated GCRC people George Batiuk President MACH Huntsville plenty mad cuz didnt mention recent contest OK OK George dont get mada peachy fling flang next year guys. Illinois ana 0 Kentucky uri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dint VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1180510 Annociato VicePreaidnnte Seen Early 4505 CrateS Sr nvilln ICY 40229 Robert Gill 216 Stately Luan Sprlenfinid IL 62704 Job, Matthiaa 5034 I4adinra Dr.Apt CFt Wayne 1046005 Sidnay COllar 524 cerriathia Ct Croon Vig IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Pad 1640 Maywlek Or. teaiaqton KY 40504 Phillip Sullivan 3021 SprIng Valley CS. Anderson IN 46011 Rebart Vojaloonk 7019 Chantnet non. Needridge II 0015 have appointed two new Associate Vice Presidents Indiana first John Jack Matthias member Fort Wayne Flying Circuits Jack flies several types R/G models including Scale Glider has bean full scale pilot over thirty years has Naval Aviator FAA Adminis trator Engineering Supervisor Manager electronics firms has Executive Board Fly ing Circuits six years has addi tional modeling experience newsletters public relations Im sure Jack will keep well informed about modeling area second appointee Phil Silk Sullivan President CIA Central Indiana Aeromodelers active competitive Free Flight flyers midwest Editor CIA Informer newsletter Math teacher Anderson Indiana still need couple volunteers Missouri Kentucky received letter Ray Hayes Treasurer LOFT League Flight Thermal Fort Wayne Indiana Soaring club started year ago four members has grown twentyeight held two sanctioned contests last year produce news letter presently geared promot ing new members hand out copies newsletter interested spectators club contests other activities flying field has tentatively selected FAt R/C Soaring team selec tion contests thia year Ray said sailplane flyers believe AMA people having diffi cult time accepting R/C sailplanes part modeling can assure isnt proof lies Executive Council vote send American team World Soaring Championships South Africa ia true AMA doesnt promote new events Im sure fly ers would resent inteference tried write rules regulations something dont fly ourselves support new events after have become established latest R/C Soaring Control Line FAT Combat Combat will official event 1978 World Championships control line flyers considering teem selec tion program start spring sounds like good event maybe Ill try myself attended meeting Chicago Pylon Club last night Pylon flyers came far away St Louis Area Rockford discuss contests sch eduled next summer CPC has unique idea called Special Sponsor Program someone has thinking starting R/G Pylon racing feels technology skills required just too much CPC will assign seasoned veteran help get started will assist selection checking radio equipment selection airplane hints building strong snd light sel tion breakin engines selection props coach fly pylons until can handle course come meetings will find question ask will answered possible CPC members friends ground exchange information freely air its man himself live competition Spirit 76 entering lot modelers Flyers over country experimenting readying models attempts Worlds Records have speed job ready attempts 5cc 10cc classes other modelers know trying various helicopter sail plane endurance H/C medals pre dict several new records year its about time US gets again Its time get models ready 76 Hats wouldnt surprised see over 2000 contestants year Ill probably enter dozen events should have fun Ill make sure save some time visit museum maybe Ill see Iowa 0 Michigan mota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dist VII Vice-President PO Sax 1104 Birmiagham MI 48012 Last months column inadvertently o mitted listing names addresses Associate VicePresidents carry over past term Jack Josaites no means intended wipe out appointments will however review confirm part total dis trict Associate VP team subject continuing interest serving have yet able contact fellows will irssaediately William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph MI 49085 Phil Cartier 6680 Lucia Lane #18 Fridley MN 55432 Keith McClure 5703 Terrace Dr Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morriasey 14100 W Park Ave New Berlin WI 53151 Saturday January 24 Mats planning meeting day Dayton meeting session 9 am about 1 am Sun day morning can no doubt read detail about Hats other sections Model Aviation highlights Indoor Fairgrounds Coliseum within hour other Hats activities 65 ceiling duplicate Detroit floor area 111 225 feet plus sur rounding grandstand seating Outdoor Free Flight Springfield Airport less hour Wright Field four miles college dorm accommodations Wittenberg College capacity 400 free f light ers will like Springfield fiveminute maxes unless wind up threaten ing put models out sight too soon case will back down threeminute maxes decision made category directors before flying starts 7 am Yea 7 am field available 6 am 430 pm AMA events start 7 am, FAT events start 6 am flown rounds Several AMA events like Cargo Payload Scale unofficial events will held Wright Field April1976 63 evenings 5 pm 9 pm Dont gripe about Springfield closing 430 pm did well negotiate Control Line Radio Control Wright Field Loca tion work hanger HQ function still developing Additional dorm capa city 600 U Dayton close RC Soaring Springfield plenty space everyone SAM Nats plans still developing may Wright Field advance Nets use Springfield Coli seum particular result hard work Bucky Servaites present ed Nets Executive Committee completely negotiated contract use coliseum after chasing down Akron West Baden University Cincinnati other possibilities Springfield first developed possibility Don Lowe new Diat III VI parallel quiries Bucky participated sev eral meetings airport city state Air National Guard AMA officials develop details Bucky really should spending time preparing Indoor World Championships top man US team Conversation Johnny Clemens Dayton broached idea District vii meeting apparently has hap pened previous years large scale would personally attend probably John Worth sounds like good way begin term office invite district look around facilities occasion some might otherwise together meeting Lans ing Milwaukee Agenda about 1 flying sites 2 need AMA Arkansas siana Mexico homa 0 Teoao VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank 01st VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankeoohip Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Prexidonts 000 Avecill 9117 La Ocorocee 55 Amcquorqoo 11 Nod Romeo 523 0 Lebanon Suiphot LA 70663 Frank Osborne ckay N Little Rock AR 72116 Obo Tomy 00 545 Ricbrdon T5 75000 now well new club year 1976 Bicentennial year new club officers should well duties hope abuse club officer has take getting yet Nope feel made mistake letting elect would nice whole club membership did its best work new officers make great bicen tennial club year Ever thought about becosmuing leader member AMA several ways achieve leader status Administration usual method others involve little work Become CD leader member also Now anoth er way Become B/C Pattern C/I Stunt judge too will get leader membership Has club got older members seldom fly anymore Get back action again becoming judge will keep active will keep supply qualifi ed judges contests Four years ago council went twoyear cycle rules done several reasons First give contest rules boards enough time act rules brought year cycle enough time get work done forever holding up printing rule book Now completing first twoyear cycles still hold ing up printing rules book next reason twoyear cycle contestant year rule book finally came out re build contest season year models obsolete him twoyear cycle fine new rule book out yet already complaining will take twoyears change yet printed rule book Got invite attend Dallas Rounders CL Modeler Year Club Banquet Went last year will back year something other clubs might copy gives chance honor own members gets members together big midwinter meeting gives chance take out moma can dress up wives get chance get together com pare notes Gives chance see slob pit area dressed up Some times can shock Once again thanks club editors newsletters Took twoweek vaca tion Florida stack waiting got home Oh yes Florida fine sick time brought kingsized cold back Texas Hi point trip indoor contest run CD John John Martin Colorado as 0 Nebraska h Dakota h Dakota Wyoming Ix DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton 01st IX Vice-Prexident 1401A Sooth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 67211 last months column stated would publish month list new Associate VP appointments also asked input advice volunteers assist making new appointments However forgot lead time three weeks getting column AMA Headquarters would -have time receive help asked appointments will next column XTP COLUMN LEAD TIME executive council voted publish AMA Magazine points strongly emphasized have last minute press time section order provide AMA mesobers fresher up minute news Included last minute section AMA News Competition Newsletter President V P columns fairly standard lead time approxi mately 60 days magazines-that news happening today will included meg receive 60 days now partly depending mail service VP columns Model Aviation however typical deadline date copy AMA Headquarters general ly 18th 19th month column will magazine print ed mailed about 10th following month AMA members receiv ing copy NA about 15th month again depending quality mail service area rate news section MA should reach AMA members almost fast old Monthly Nailing Competition Newsletter 30 days fresher standard meg practice COLORADOS 3RD ANNUAL MODEL BUILDERS EXPOSITION Rolf Norstog AMA 50917 Lakewood Colorado has invited 76 3rd Annual Model Builders Exposition held Jefferson County Fairground 15200 N 6th Ave Golden Colorado April 25th am accepting invita tion attend Expo features manufacturers exhi bits local hobby dealers clubs booths UC FF RC rocket boat train models display Swap sell sessions awards drawings flying demonstrations add up make some kind Expo Dont miss Host sponsor 3rd annual Expo Model Museum Flying Club info Expo call John Allen Area Code 303 985-3268 Ralph Mroch 303/7559478 Exhibitor tables $400 manufacturer exhibit tables $2000 reservations checks should made April 9th sent Wally Leiper 605 5 46th Boulder Colorado 80302 DIST IX AREA MEETING District IX meeting would seem natural held just before 3rd Annual Exposition noted above anyone club willing help set up meeting Saturday evening April 24 Denver area Contact soon times wastin just received $200 check trans mittal AMA Headquarters Huron Prop Busters Club Huron South Dakota donation towards AMA purchase Hutchinson property check donation too unusual two points No 1 Huron Prop Busters have just 12 members No 2 committment made fore site selection made stipulation being money used AMA property purchase DIST IX NOMENCLATURE * Topclass newsletter Topeka Control Line Association * Turbulent Tissue newsletter MACK Model Airplane Clubs Kansas * GI Modellers AssociationClub Grand Island Nebraska DIST IX PROGRAM OF THE MONTH * From SMRCC Newsletter Feedback 64 Model Aviation Paul Cook Editor Shawnee Mission KS K/C Club will have program some kind means new officers have swallow flaming scale models Aeronca Champs doing splits Arizona C California ii C Nevada C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisoim Dint X Vice-President 1100 West Show Frenno CA 93111 Aesoolato VloePreeldeete Robert nareos 901000 5050 iSmi Sr 000 BC 96701 Ed Sagorlin 2751 0 C,Se11 Ave Toceon AZ 85719 John Peed 4269 Speke dr See Jose CA 95136 Jim Scerhoroogh See 393 Lasedele CA 90260 GroSgor WilJjes 161 PesOs St See 505000 CA 92069 missed last club meeting sure attend next have requested chartered club District X vote retaining replacing Contest Roles Board members have re quested Northern California clubs greater Los Angeles area clubs vote retaining replacing Associate Vice Presidents areas individ ual help needed Other districts have followed lead having elections Associate Vice Presidents because has demonstrat ed works Apparently election process has never previously attempted select ing Contest Rules Board members because suggestion would popularity contest best man job would voted dont agree Its true AMA members notorious nonvoting apathy until obtained communica tive effort embodied magazine members really pushed very hard vote Im pushin ya now Vote serious problem Dis trict X over contest rule situa tion really pointed out methods use obtain membership clearance rule change woefully inadequate hue cry always raised after rule has passed simply means make noise adequately informed pending change spite pre-publication Competition Mews also Contest Rules Board meatber vote adequate input members negatives say AMA should overly concerned about Contest Rules Board problems because less ten percent total membership competition minded Well let tell ten precent comes 100% benefit labors ten percent whatever aspect aircraft modeling strikes fancy Contest Roles Boards entitled receive massive improvements working tools should have least two meetings year travel expenses should paid AMA should allowed better communications mem bers through Competition News through AMA subsidized district con test rules meetings should al lowed what must have provide membership new rulebook before competition year starts WAM had 27th annual Parade Champions Concord January 10th Looked like about 300 people present perpetual trophies very beautiful lots privileg ed help present some group winners WAM President Jerry Imboden won trophies needed two other people help carry perpetual trophies pretty good-sized know Conejo K/C Modelers Newsletter January 1976 outstanding member ship questionnaire prepared editor Norm Blessum 955 Camino La Maida Thousand Oaks CA 91360 questionnaire has two pages questions designed provide club officers what members want way activity what interested what would offer etc Write Norm ask him send copy Its too early start planning attend MAC show Anaheim Convention Center May 1 expect have traditional District X meet ing about 730 pm evening convention center hopirg AMAs entire Executive Council will Alooka o ana C Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dint XI Vice-Presidotl 1411 NW lSltt Street Seanila WA 98111 Aseociete Vicepresidents Dick Carson 3029 eof fees 5 Spokeoc WA 99205 Al Colver 231 palrbeehe Pocetello ID 03201 Simon DrOnes St 1 Bce 48 eroadview MT 59015 Robert 5 Staliok 1120 Shady Lone 516meV OR 97321 number model clubs great state Alaska Five have heard way another will tell about get informa tion club quite active since some detailed information received will first covered David Unrub secretary-treasurer group located North Kenai Dont rush map because isnt map know hodgepodge residences machine shops refineries spread over 100 square miles eastern shore Cook Inlet roughly north Kenai map club has five whole members fly mostly K/C club organized last spring aft er having two summers flying under belts members have taught selves fly can guess has painful Although club small inactive Last spring two taught minicourse junior high school class built Mid west Cardinal installed three channel radio OS15 last day course member class 15 got five minutes stick time collective creation didnt put scratch plane club called North Kenai MAC flew plane summer finally just wore Out have promised repeat class spring Last summer club thought would get some help invited club Anchorage come down fly Labor Day Anchorage 180 miles away narrow twolane windy paved road two members Anchorage showed up Kenai group delighted worked week strip donated local bar owner Anchorage flyers said excellent location hoped Kenai group would invite back flew day long time about forty cars people lined up watching first time Kenai group ever seen other R/Cers learned bundle October Kenai group sta tic display shopping center Kenai David titnruh volunteered babysit models ten took along kit work ha wouldnt get bored Dave never got take lid off box people poured through exhibit asking him leave until could bring friends back etc Most club got materials through mail until parttime hobby shop organized Judging number radios kits sold Kenai club should really expand next year Besides sending information above David also sent some good sug gestions concerning juniors scale Model Aviation suggestions good have sent parties think would interested following quote Davids letter Its too late advice issue nevertheless firmly strongly believe AMA should purchase property Nutchinson dont stop Ill never fly Im sure Alaska low list possible AMA sites dont usually understate far years come owned sites may sites AMA can raise mon ey club cant probably neither can Nutchinson club David also offered send some pic tures am sure kind pic tures would welcome would ap propriate get some pictures Model Aviation us interested what goes Alaska area re cent pipeline news has distorted some mental image Alaska minds Wheeley Winter would glad hear David pictures magazine useful would appre ciated recent issues Mod el Aviation contained some information pictures publication Ill risk wrath HQTR staff put column wont accept us will take time read colutnn would like thank publically taking time write David letter very informative contained some good suggestions club congratulated what have accom plished May luck good dur ing coming year about wraps up time Nope made Symposium district meetings winter need communication get bet ter acquainted April 1976 65 YOUTH COTITTEE REPORT ED ABRAM OUAQUAGA NY 13826 old mail bag little heavier month several comments reports welcome Star Skippers newsletter Ed Whitten after absence several months arent sure reason missing issues assume what ever problem its resolved Terry Rimert Cecil Field NAS Flori da sent rather long request informa tion regarding job Youth Com mittee its members what money get Maybe its too long since explained old Monthly Mailing Ill go over high spots again First Com mittee strictly volunteer anyone interested kids modeling eligible membership Committee inform al no meetings subcommittees forth main job members has operate annual Nate Delta Dart program try come up ways get kids modeling keep interested Weve made slide shows mov ies written outlines speeches lesson plans teachers anything else might help cause As far money goes told Terry couldnt answer what funds since never think got impression AMA scholar ship discontinued money would turned over Youth Com mittee No such thing John Worth did say scholarship stopped hed favor using money provide prizes Juniors AMA con tests speculation money become available Committee would have no voice would used beyond making recommendations NQ As said strictly unofficial Terry also expressed desire see column used exchange ideas youth programs told him thats exactly what weve trying promote lack ideas Unless guys out write cant very well tell others whats going Some months werent Patty Sak Ed Whitten d have no mail latest pat tys Pinkie way gives evidence club really active although Patty hasnt given update wheth er efforts have resulted cor responding increase youth participation Terry took exception remarks f voring some sort handicap system think assumed favored classes flying dont think theres need great concern area ex cept RC since other classifications already have limits imposed area power Ron Van Putte mentioned problem column suggested change point system might help Out agree might move people out Class faster still wont help kid can afford lowpowered plane less competition type radio RC few places guy can reasonably certain success can afford has no place competition should available everyone havent seen yet expect some future contest somebody will show up programmed trans mitters has punch button get perfectly executed maneu ver radios available now its matter time until youll able get fully programable set Short outlawing whole list fea tures therell no way run contest based entirely ability still say reasonable thing will handicap models control systems give everyone equal shot winning Back news Gene Nartmangruber Newport News Va sent excellent report regarding program hes using Boys Club Brainbusters MAC pro vides instruction boys build either NLG Dart hold fly ing sessions Starting month club will have advanced classes five boys time building Comet beginner series first five finish theyll pick another group Sounds like good way sure theres lots dividual instruction youre interest ed details Genes address 210 Woodroof Rd Newport Mews Va 23606 lucky well have some pictures somewhere showing some Genes kids action Keep cards letters coming Endwell NY Homer Brink Elementary School Corey Brooks took pictures about 40 contestants Cub Pack #209 participating Delta Dart Contest Above L Winners LR Cris Heath 1st Andy DeNardo 3rd Bobby LaComb 2nd Tin Pros ineki 4th Above R Myron Cary directed event passes out rubber motors youngsters Left Rev Paul Mathis three winders/timers puts 15 turns 16tol winder kids thus same flight potential Right Prizes consisted homemade trophies Cary ribbons certificates kit donated local hobby shop Delta Darts tops starting 66 Model Aviation Boys Club members Delta Darts Newport News Va Program spon sored Brainbusters MAC--see story details Hartmangruber photo
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/04
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
L r BACKGROUND--1975 FAI MEETINGS BY JOHN 1RTH AMA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR year committees Federation Aeronautique Internationale FAI meet make decisions concerning world champion ships other international competitions world records model aircraft FATs Committee International Aero Modeling ClAM pronounced seeom does job 1975 meeting held Paris France December 4 5 Some years ago back sixties AMA able send about half dozen representatives annual ClAM meet ings possible because National Aeronautic Association NAA official US representative FAT categories sport aviation generous free transportation ar rangement get people across ocean number available seats per year such transportation gradually declined NAA reduce its spon sorship various sport aviation repre sentation FAT meetings AMA NAAs designated US aeromodeling representa tive ClAM got 2 3 seats recent years annual Paris meet ing although NAA still able con tinue sending AMA world championship teams Europe Because reduced attendance coinci ded changes ClAM rules concerning representation meetings loss seats detrimentaladditional re presentatives would have permit ted participate anyway rules got changed 1975 subsequent meetings having representa tives would beneficial What happened ClAM decid ed allow its subcommittee members vote socalled technical meetings prior final voting plenary meeting followed meant subcommittee members would have voice influence previously turn meant because US AMA members subcommittee Free Flight Control Line Scale NC Aerobatics NC Pylon NC Soaring RC helicopters would very helpful have possible Paris However AMAs free transporta tion limited cost commercial airfare prohibitive outlook maxi mum US participation ClAM meet ings looked dim some imagination luck cooperation interested groups provided solution Some previous study noted aside chartered flights cheap est overocean transportation avail able Icelandic Airlines less $400 round trip could get people NY Luxembourg between France Germany back Meanwhile basic US delegation traveling via NAA transportation would land Germany rented van VW Microbus could provide transportation get everybody Paris way Luxembourg manner transportation cost could minimized would also considerable lodging costs involved since about week away US would necessary people total package added up AMA budgeted FAT activities take alone Thats cooperation came apprised situation noted AMA could cover half cost National Miniature Pylon Racing Asso ciation NMPNA National Society RC Aerobatics NERCA National RC Helicopter Association NRCHA agreed contribute $300 cause would assure US members ClAM Pylon Pattern Helicopter subcommittees could attend Dec meet ings Some luck helped two other situa tions US RC Soaring subcommittee member airline employee could travel low rates within AMAFAT budget National Soaring Society NES would have contrib ute Also US Free Flight sub committee member traveling Europe Continued page 56 CLUB FCC LICENSES An Illinois AMA Chart ered Club/member reported HQ understood no Club FCC Class C Cs Li censes would issued after January 1 1975 check Jeremiah Courtney AMA FCC Legal Counsel proved rumor falseno change proposed FCC Club licenses RC flyers typical rumors can sweep country about aspects aeromodelingmost usually wrong either partly entirely Thanks Gerald Case Aero Club Chicago bringing NQ attention typically erroneous rumor could dis pelled BEHIND THE SCENES76 NATS PLANNING largest ever allAMA planning con ference National Model Airplane Championships took place Jan 24 Dayton Ohio Approximately 3D key AMA leaders gathered Airport Inn work out details daily event schedul ing personnel staffing logistics facilities requirements critical item all-budgeting Represented members AMAs Nationals Executive Committee Dayton model club leaders officers following special interest organizations NFFS National Free Flight Society NMPRA National Miniature Pylon Racing Association NSSCA National Society RC Aerobatics SAM Society Antique Modelers Invited unrepresented National Soaring Society Prin cipal AMA officers President Johnny Clemens Texas SecretaryTreasurer Earl Witt Pennsylvania Executive Director John Worth Virginia VicePresident Don Lowe Ohio VicePresident Hardy Brodersen also NFFS Executive Director Michigan Indoor Committee Chairman Bucky Servaites Ohio Key AMA Hats officials Ron Morgan Pennsylvania Jan Sakert California three 75 Category Directors Il linois Bob Vojalavek CL Kemp Bunting RC Dave Shipton scale Ohio area club leaders Bill Hager also re presenting NMPMA Tom Cavanaugh Dick Kastoer Bill Hale also representing SAM Dave Brown Bill Miller Mike Mueller Illinois represented NSRCA others participated helpful developing information concerning 76 Nats reported Competition News section months Model Aviation magazine also available AMA NQ requestplease send stamped selfaddressed envelope Aside meeting results important aspect conference give take atmosphere prevailed throughout 15 hours 9 am Mid night Suggestions proposals offered modified approved step step process covering basics Bats planning Representatives cate gory interest able see work Out mutual problems other Hats Committee scope Nets operation also bacame clearly evident involving problems site layout accommodations April 1976 55 AMA HQ Executive Oirector including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 806 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 76 Nats Planning Cont coennunications contracts coordination coexpromine event size almost hO conpetition events during nook period over u hundred hay ficialo anointed doessninore leant 1500 contestante possibly 2000 thin year inuny sores two Ohio air fieldo Oright Springfield both near layto problems other con tests men multiplied timen over Lmst paints almost breaheves operation direatoonts including thousands dollura worth 0014 OQ support came within $1000 matching income total 064000 eapeosas 0970 Osts mntioipaten about 070000 ineepenses inflation plus new cost items Ohio compared Louis lane 74 sot breakeven operation again thin goal despite higher cost due lilalihood con testants 76 since thin much heavily mcdvlerpopuleted pert country plus economics involving loss traveo napennen isespectad novae high sO costs wt thout rmx sing entry fees 76 Nuts planning 00sf eresce goed emample currant 02414 planniog policymaking utiliehog icouta ell interested forties arrive practical compromism factors conflicting desires demands succeas thin ccofmranoe thus encourages forth er steps direction joint psetinipatino spe cial interest represestativen 14014 officers Its good trand mutual benefit St soon becomes eoodent Nets plan ning ,oefereoca compromises necessary 00 detmils interact end cam accomodated bending eattiso stretching fit various situations madic Control emam ple arent enough hours icaseven dmy operation eves going 0 am o pm duy provide flying everyono would lihe have 00th rytos sod Aerchatics Scale nosy contestasts must fly four time Thato thet seems prarticml 0 pylon terms maspoove safety cimilarly Aerobstica flights limited four time using 2 siten end 2 flight lines Aero botics flight past eros use up abOut 6000 faet Convey length beosuse would too much either Pylon Aerobmtics opernte fur 12 hours day use separate crews 6 hours flight time per dsp much planning goes goich smooth awitch ff100 Pattern eoch day plamoing also slice eeather factors Oscause possi bility early mornnng fog Pylon fliers go firot dufthay dont seed higher ceilings Aerobatics 0 Siera moat have Also allowmmca made fof fain interruptions-is week soamler flying thara mm almost always several hours rain problems four Aerobatics classes Novice Advanoed repOrt Mmstmra plus two Pylon Quarter Nidgat mod formula plus two classas OC Scale 02414 Sport saves very full days flying cnn scheduled about 200 Aerobotic fliers 160 Pylon uboot fifty Scala Sioce room other hind flying such schodule OC Soaring needs separate nina permits Scaring cpmrate 3 days almost unlimited nombers flying simoltaoeouslyeith foar winches launching modelo continuously Its much nba same other cat egcfiea Imch has its special problemo Control line enemple needs five ha nic creas Spead Anrobmtics Combmt nuciog Carrier free flight neads two power nonpowno Scale needs three OC ff CL 1411 together Nato involves over 40 separate competi tion events over 600 awards pee nested Trophy din tribution itocif logistical nightmare years has hems aetremely ccnpliceted frustra ting used given out very long drawn out award ceremony aboodcnmd ehen events increased yond practicality singlocatemony Sc system dmily pickup ceotral locmticn tried aeveral yearn Thia too problem Thia yaar n Oats planning coafersaca produced still another varIation--deems tralieod distribution avant dir ector taking care con trophy awards day may seem s simple obvious prooedsre sot events operating different hours same halfday ragoires oomph outed distribution procedure get right trophies right place ut right time Throughoot Oats plamalag such oum ems problems thrashed oat tspacially important sharing egaipmant supplies Ileetrical generators rA systems stop eatohes calculators vehi cles tables chairs eat ensios cords rope acter juge tmnts end other items passed around compli cated sharing sohedole Otherwiae rant items would prohihitive far beyond already great isnestoent has bees made over years Nets materials contrast 2 3 day meats sustained pace Nets activity 7 days strains abilities sod facilities emaisam OC Aerobatics judging 7 days inarwoin pertiouker problemitreqoicen lot people doing cradibly difficult tiring job many hoors Putting thia together aith prob loins cooesonicaticss electrical power leaping generators going continuously food refreshments fiald toilets tents Sb down ehen winds came parking crowd control trash pichup maoy other details involves extensive aspenolve logistical arrasgoments Ot moot coordinstion hue dm45 volunteer officials ma sure enough help available right place right time Thats goal its difficult achieve especially tha member volunteers given hour day lens needed eguipeent branko down weather inter ferma cao has times mess 505 mostly works out doe lot good people mahing super efforts nolve problams also works cut because plan ning stages various groups involved leers appreciate coemos problems y interact xc frem flight Control Line Scale people work other category gets fair shake abc loaro bend modify demands op erating tha soon basis eons important give aod take io under standing egoul Its under stood arsondereumpensatad way officials can paid justice thair efforts Out plemaing booed equal compensation Aside half doeae top officials eho gat slightly dna much great yr tenponsihility get travel compessotiom booed per mila ooaimam radius 100 milan adds op 000 easimam per official may also eneb geta free nights lodging local oullage dorm f day worked thats itno food allowance easy euma further aoey 100 miles hot thay own Sts part tha annual miracle makes Ness possiblawathout three people Oats could happex year due location Nets far populous area 74 71 plan use mora local paupla littla no campensation means maey ineoperienced nato personnel will Sovolved planning problem therefore develop satis factorily mined group Na te vets aewenmero fortunstely tha Ihic araa has produced large nombar enthusiastic vol onteors w ho have offered earsices ordar up front naw Om part action also appeaf ha spirit wantiog shca can aell better others have done job before Thats tha good provided ant husiasm can blended responsi bility kamahow make eork typical Nets problem people initially volunteer work Oats drop out before during evant good part Slats planning therefore provide fleaibility backop arronge masts keep oparetioss going man power gets thin gate hogs undertahing truly worlds biggest modal Onet way look et somber days hours per sonnel contestants events etc Ivery year its gamble bat odds against disaster era hedged years eaperiexce rombinatios good officials working together 76 Nets plaxoing date indicates could biggest best year evar planniag aimed towurd end 1975 FAI MEETIN6S Continued page 55 port ci ho job nveroeua xc nidr trip no Curio would ut miniool cost cod rho nood f bob cho National free flight Society SIrS Only too hitohen developed lue job coemitteests OC Aerobatics Scale CL nubocamittee mombero could make trip sn substitutes encopt other officially gualifiod Coo repre sestatiews could attend month 090 eut 02014 president cool d cover CL meet nog othor 01 ropresestetivas could cover Scale ucd Aorobutics once prohles unloed laot minute previounly appointed otficial SS coting delegoto Joho Spoldiny 0200 yicePreoidett district 4 lad job conflict caused travel cancelix tion So 0250 president John Clomeno going anywuf load tha 10 dele gation lice lie 0240 ByLows Ce spoosihility Ccc 011 fAl mutteca would outing dologate io place Spald cog sot coc core hitch deceloord Clex oso truvel arrangements peceestod lie leavito whet tho others did Tie Ocs sibilityceisced u lute arrival ic Paris So utill cnn anew contingency p1cc wan unciod cut 1001 Oorcsey 02014s oewly hired asuluteot Ixecutive lirector uculd go over Iceluodic Aitlisco alcog diem ho would bo donigoat ed oltornate Cloacon TIns Ourcoop ufcnr icrecaivo iriefing Worth ubo tacloically nun ottending us 1100 necretury rather 0201 ropresentative d oule auto rhoc tho 05 hod legally occeptod voting ropre unstotivo Cloross trowel problomo 0100 Clucosop would got good nn-the-jnb treicing experienoc fcr ha cork follow Pioully turned cut uv ondod up Paris aenes represoctatioou4 Jolt Clomeco got tixe 05 cOt ing dolegato Carl aorcscy alteroota Dan Pruou Chairman BC Soaring suboomlt tee Adam Outtlor 11 Pylon suhcnemiltoe John Ourkam 01 ielicopteraobccrmittoe John Worth 110 Secretary worked out ca plosned tacloncal meetango zero covered und Clem ens experts oach category ad 56 Model Aviation vina hin voting during fhsol meeting day no question huving ispvrncoroptenzotativao annual Patio meetinga major imonetecce 00 intetOnts ninply no better cap influence thinking nor fovor or people tn got educated tn what othera outside 00 think can work momo effectively get inter national ronperation zopafully have worked cut petters financing future representatives tin specialized subcommittee mact inga Thesugh 0240 sharing eith ap propriate special interest orgasheation thoocoto ouch repreaantntins have 00000 work togother uith group eutuel honetlt 02414 good poaltios tale whole coot stone subaidiaing world championohip teems including sevenul new onoa come plus absorbing new inoteuaaa PAT frasohine taco already greutly eacaloting 101 hudSon bapond zhat ban boon octual reoulto nI nbc Dec 71 COO acetings oem reported month Conpotitico Sewn ooction lOodol Aekotiom mognaino report indicanos ochioeod uboot 955 objootheen tending avecings almost oIl nf nor proposals unto udoptod oont proposals hy other ccuntrieo tic t wo wore faeor got rejected cur onot nigoifloant fail ure concomnod 01 ff100 wero nut ebb get pmoponal foe formula Ivomnion mAO reoxog accepted Adom Settler tnuohos nov reason report Sot cthems worn also renponoiblo Scee onontries cur knoeledgo poeticipato Pylon lacing acticitien ented agoisot no lad ecral obligation tc abatain hut did sot Soxe warn simply ogaisut onto chongina noon aftot 1914 changes opproved Others felt pro posal wan ton 10 omientod net suIt wo lost thin issue thia pear decisive negative votra coin tens lantern oxtico bloc concteles nay have heon inaction tie de feat eselior thin nooting 1500 pro posals changa Peon Plight rules things happen nometimen international modol politics hut did much better simply winning ocee bonn9 some sod maybe neat year can improse things further Thans what tha PAl game abnuto constant striving f bettaring world ictamoatiosal aemomodalieg made higgeot effort 7h hopo no top thot 1976 PERSONAL VIEWPOINTS BY CARL RONEY OBSERVER AND ALT VOTING DELEGATE Canting together hotel famnase Cumin just block PAT nf 0 ice lnoated lS delegetino afoot Wodneoday evening Sec 3 getting briofad Clemens comti concerning itinorary Thursdny ond friday uctuel meeting days 0dh am Thursday tho P01 meeting room boeing minproaontntives renewing old noqualot anoen 000 soeting new delegotos Thy group wan conoonod o lergo mom whieb first inprossion oppaumed natisfoctomp oven though up liho grade scinol dana mono 1971 aession tho dO wan opesod hy thin foesidost Sandy P hoe 00ff finland oddeesoed tin nnm nittino ouch noon nonner en n local model club cooductnitsometlngn couldnt help feel onofusint no cc ant tirnugi tent sixty aicutos lis tening tn schedule onme pmooeduCeu colegonnsccrcirpoaaibia identify unewoomor oxoept 15 pomticipa tion una identu Clod noor tugs Saving no easy method enoognico Oneict delegoto waited oppor nuow tino ask snmecne delega ynllooicg thin hickoff introduction main body nepomotod no antvcd nbc sermon technical nubocemittee ocetioga held throughout first day Since anwe thron meetings wore boing cooducted nimnltanenusly progrosaivoly won impooni ble f onemo dinlegotion participate tion ne woo forcod uttend meetings hiocountCy internet Al though neeti 090 techinoal se turo gvt involved tiovo strong dincusnion Cach agenda men sno votod although decininon wore cosolusivo tiap norva Only recoamendatinno ninat days mean ings appoaro tic technical aeon ga serve purponin timanhing out onne differences following day full agonda gone through again everyone otteodance final voting items no dosit 00 offomt gave us edge warn able mew mepresentativen sub committee neeti oga luring tic Plenary venting tie official delegates could vota seat ing arrasgenent around Clemens placed tic cay oubonamittee eambemn bend connultatiun 004 advice noting category came up thus enouring 00 position followed nut rinpreneota tiess guidance lyon werin dif ficulties bacoose conflicting opinions previously taceived 02414 meeAamn differescee roanleod fore en official 05 ponition could detnoolond 020A president ultimate responsibility deciding way voto problem wxs compounded shortness time tn develop firm ponitiona Os ull agenda mines bofore tho moetingo Thin timo thin pmoblins caunad lent thin 110 agacdx arrived 0240 midNoveOhaec copied transmitted soonmoun 02014 ainoOcera hop poaltiono review sod mesponon nedeasity imoediuto sonoos get reeponsan buck 09 prior final depomture Pario just homely gave delegwticn time digoat information Ofton tho responses members included detailed rotionale whioh required coosider oble atudy able enpreon view pointo Needloon tn 00f 00 000 vol unteer modeler expert noSeS ing fields nould effectivoly din cuss poaltion agenda itnes iawhere cur uen ding additional mom iota neotiog paid C cdv enpemto wore able spout auliocotively 011 subjects during nobonamitnee meetingo 0004 ho again during Plonary Meet ing Thin peccodure allowed thin voting delegate request permbsolon sabonemitteasember opoak no osi ject ha bahelf dolegota Soon observations upon noncbonion nf 1971 Tao meeting Ameprennonative Igypt wan attendance again after absence year before previous year delegates Oulgaria Portugal Onmunis abanot Asoncalia tin presented person foe first time Out thin 27 official voting delegatee eight 8 attended 74 meet meeting othom ottondoes wore ob servers nuboomoittee meabinto 16 nut 21 ware 0100 sot 74 perticiponto Continued page SN 1975 FAI MEETINGS Continued page 56 BY JOHN BIJRKAN RC HELICOPTER SUBCOMMITTEE first trip Paris osd ths plenary ClASs meeting enjoyable asd inter estisg sot surprises ospocted large building lecture hail facilities serving basqueta like asp selfrespecting engineers Out groat world sport aciatiun govern ing hudy hod few officos 20 o 30 foot aooti sq runs na top floor small buildiog housinq Anro Club Prance notion start puol what date oreaky atairway would eullepac Johos aside soot eatlufying see 52 sen Pros 27 nations get together discuss very polite foOlish thank goodness rules aud rugwlatioon fur model airpiase contents didnt nanotly follow cohorts soles Order bat handy pimesoff president Clues kept things track eacosplisbed lb e scat work thu ahort time available Actually meetings started unoff i nially night befero cursor pub just up utreet lintel farnese Whore delegates stayl ng As outing dinner would come straggling twos threes graetei enthusiosticully nba seatod lobbying would begin ccc seehing support P thot proposal ho discuesed neat day Theredoy delogates chuervers onmitteesen couvenod 010 am welcomed President Ourceler PAl folluwod ClAM preni dect Pimneof P eho described procedures aneouseed subcOeeeittee noel ings would located ukihin tin building C subeemittee met day largest moon free flight acule nod ecetrol 1100 elsewhere WC Pattero toci till almost eons nIc hoering 1 130 0/C Pylon 345 AC Helicop ters 347 nC electric powered 348 A good bit time wan wasted cause cenfusios over Cegliub meaning poor translation etc English people sot being able fullee fast pace discusains cosfusice between para graph combers agenda Pal Spurting Code hunk because ci typographical errors wee cessi den able abase aural obligatine en voting C onetnies lad partici pated oceteim cetegnry flyieg such S/C Pylon seppesed oh stoic voting thet subject Osil didslaometimen detrinent US Hiss li/C helicopters pre pared what happeeed John worths little premeetieg hotel room As espected lemmas proposal fur S/C hOhi copter definition rules Per cunpeti tins acme again referred tc tie eubenmit tee further study Since previous subeomittee chairman leactive due ith health aneechaimeuns needed nisne thvre isterested helicopters indicted willisgsess toserec delegate Casada Carmen sitchoce ached weeld like P him nomisate measteriting couple dozen letters let thought ne helicopters rules comes seturelly another trip Pane seat year said null After fisal seetisg dele gates lhOO hours 4 pm Per nomina tion subenmittee chairmen other gesemal matters masy delegates ad jeumned corner pub P em beer ned cokes found syself sittieg seet Chris Olsen SC subeomittee chairman across Cerren Citchece Carree ask ed ne guehif ice tiesn no would knew susleating guess buildiegeegise powered helicopters ainna 1543 directieg first two satiosal helicopters eveste country hav ing held two world records writing monthly column convinced him 00 friday Pleeary meeting held delegates etein big roes items egeeda voted menuassendations Per against em amend aeste hy subloessittees Subeneesittee Chaimees thes voted en ned finally subsnbcnmittaenhairmen Caress must have dune little lobbying because enmisated los Keynes US seceoded warren 50 other sumieatiues offered no vote required payoff trip Europe Old John worth east have figur ed nut plansed way before heevee invitadma go Paris Its great opportunity P rewrite bemmue proposal clarify things make rules safer give helicopters over lapping meters ceasials syschmepteru tandees equal ehence wish shingle ters etc beginning seetiug use delegates twok President PSI task nonnoemtain terms P cm pee sieg flAil rulieg sa president ClAM could serve memo five ye succession Clam president Seedy Pisenof P served ice oneyear cennecutive terms PAl presi dent stood fire convIction like edmeekehing inther disciplining chil dren children luet word pltheugh several nusinationa fur saw Class president oil declined PAl presideet 0014 absence preendeet duty aa sused vieepmeuudent iv gets nominated Per first viecpenaldesty uwong others needy Pineouf naturally others decline theme stood Mm P new acting President deciakese mode categories elevate tie world obmapiunship status hold world championship meeta eto etc meeting lasted until 7 pm prenideet others nt apeoher table suet have deed tired bat kept fnnetioeoeq normally calmly Ger man proposed 0/C halircyter rules olecat came vote some realsded press dent entrene sefety hacard uP 10 kilopound helicuptern 00 finally agreed toreeuknit proposal subeemittee particular suhouboommittee choir man eon tootimed toguoutonthe tows night BY DAVE LINSTRUM PP SUBCOMMITTEE Tn lb ose silo attend PAl COIlS meetieqe Paris often sense rules changes resulting free Plenary meeting made PAl ties-in ether words byocsentitien attuned reel world model flying has often heeo feeling past particularly role chengesievclved major sudel specificetion changes dramatic nedifications fly ing ruins 1575 ClASS meeting first have priveleged allandand plan go knok again nest year work schedula permits typical es aseple feelings diseef man chiseneet hove no basis Pact pee p1o representing nember nations therm 25 voting delegates knowledge able cases wellknuwo flyers twala y session broken initiel technical meetings various aubcoeeitlees propasals egende ore hashed nut detail byosperts respective fields lot haclground information often available countries eho made proposals second day devoted brief discus aice suboceesittee consensus proposals nobel voting vot ing delagare free country allen gets adeice enpert observer thy special field under dincusnion Thin oh scmeer say have bees technical meet ing dey before end have spect51 sight Peelisqe eaperts comprise suboemittee Hewever eel beund accept opinion deed nay advise delegate vole eppesitiun eaperts sometimes split opinions also certain amnunt politics involved efforts made en beth days lnbhy obtain votes pro en particular isenes seldom total agreement bat nepecled Often modelem have honest disagreements conpatitine should nunit has ever thus ouster inlernatinselly famous free flight ems prenest came Pree flight nabcomitteesnnsios fresh Pram Aemeport Charles lelaulle oar schedule did set allow site befure arrival flight Icom Los Angeles ha 4 renineed agenda SCAT club aellknuwo PAl oriented group Amesnd conference table spotted old friends Thoman fester leumark Pet er AlbeIt Cenade later elected Chair man Sebeeneittem replacing luigi Aeve Pierre Chanssebuerg Prance Mar lin Dilly 55 meprenentceq Sew Zeslend Ian Anyone IS Englend ease Pinkie iwedes friendly Albrerht Onchate wakefield Champion East Germany ISO Swas represented famnus I/C stunt flyer iirnlkinen IS OS free flight em present lebale hut clear majority favored rules far costeelent nut urgaskeer Onactise model epseif ins tics changes negative apparently re Pleating model ore sets afacline wtth pine sees 3misers classes flyof P wpheld valid part uP world Champs asd ewles proposed make earn fair test cI emedel sad flyers Cool heads prevailed asd believe disesesiess resulted evelutiesary net radical changes fur PAl P lyemn worldwide BY DAN PRUSS RC SOARING SUBCO9IITTEE Secessber CIAM agenda eeetaieed ever forty proposalsthat rule changes S/C Searing came free sine countries Sebcuemniltee Although some proposal swore same different caustries nev ertheless represented largest nueber proposals particular category senlinned because felt en necemended changes S/f sailplane fraternity wase Inure pleased current rules further felt could have nega tive effect ne posaible world ohumpies ship Conviecang primary lereelseeren S/C eailplaneebul would vote rule changesthat pro pnsels refinements neisting rules progress achieved making refiec Cot aeroelebs eon eflurdrepmeeen Inline Ion Iheensentinge can AMA nenee lechaical meetings held countri en representa live have delagate spreading himself thin amnng various categories aero modeling first day Iwo days seeting reserved P technical meetings necend day far meet leg proper voting Psr various rule changes lakes place Usually cuemendatiens dill ernst nnbcemil teen heeded voting delegates didnt attend specific techeical meetings linnegh background music Off record such lime wan spent dillement delegetes en evening before tech nical meeting during meeting afterwards elaberate en some changes 101 lswing presented Cinches 400 meters line 255 solemn lsrsomeund will rule accepted after cooling scepliciem non winch type flyers--bet displayed much nellpreclaised enpenlise en subject Kitieg winch es neesed big gest fear thvse hand-sew schwol Therefore eeans prevent unwind ing line during launch lv provid ed-this can form winch master net necessarilyrepeal set necensarilyasechanical feature wtnch Sealies Canada South Africa USA countries use winch es esolusively conteste Pond starter dictates High Start Ovefall length esetretched 110 meters sore 15 meters unutrolehed elustko may noed See end thin high start suet attanhed grnusd ruling preeentn hand tow/high start Suce countries would like use unattached method because tall grass P30 category thermal elope searing sodels Thermal soanieg cludes gliders metergliders held P 30 contest fur glideno contest nrgania ems IS SOT CAPS INCLODE MOTOS-ILISESS south Africa will net-repeatwill net have enterglider classification Icr Cnrld lhaepinnship scuning Sermalliekeg scnres turned Sewo Pen reasons subcesenit tee seeker failed see Seens lhneqh meet Euro peon contests around IS cuspeti tore presents en Prob lee pnstieg scenes P am Europe 121250 euetestaeteisanunlathnmahle figure cap diet asce speed cualdet arrived ec prepesal tabled Penaceelly fell nenmealieleg scenes isesatnmal step bsl eurweqiass tannin g consistent limes around 1 3seanndeinspeed other countries turnIng good cI 17 seconds discussion lensed Inwards argument Corking Times Increased 0 minutes 15 minutes Per mater glider Task Samatiun tine running space re stnictions en tawieg Tasks remois basi cally same Its tenon enumse 110 H divided 10 Practiuns nI 11 C Course dimectiens fur speed sad distamee remain seen Personal Ohuervaliens Seems though certain members meetings treat asy mule proposal net possible ispravemeol us advastags countrys mentors proposed some instascen ecapticiss Ian nut weighs femeeightadsess further felt some people mare woincensed ohal lesgieg rule bank lesking loop hole besting ones peers head head easpetities Because US has held aely two F AI enetests under 10741575 rules se years seen argemosts gel Only little support Meaewhile esperi esce nf ceetais Serupeass hald PAI contests year held uam nwo type readily recag nieed hesered 107k could change BY ADAM BATTLER RC PYLON SUBCOMMITTEE Al leceebem meeting al Inter naliunal Ceemiltee en Aemnandeling Clam United Slates reprenenled sev eral techni Cal contribetems additien Selegate em Clemens Secre tary em worth reports appear elsewhere Pinnecial assistance cI sripc ASSA made possible fun no represent United Stat Os views no PAl Pylon Secing also act Pylon sob ocemittee somber During year proposal drafted provide use Pormula air planes PAl Pylon macin g event proposol support east enuntries represented tie Pylon sub ocemittee well cthems net represent ed iv norway Sweden Pioleed Soiled KIngdom United Stales maprouoetetivns well etmong support Pros Canada luring technical meeting held en Thursday Sec 4 wan apparent IS representative did uhare voting delegates views othoms meined supporters however signi ficant venal support Pram Canada As n renult technical cuemiltee n/C ohich Pylon Ancing sub-mategory vot ed support US proposal friday wan another day however plenary unsuics whore country de legate can vote soon became apparent thet 55 strategy prcvide time fur second thoughts present ilees agenda different order discussed prior technical meet ing 55 proposal Precee PAl Pylun aircraft description mules Pen three years proposal woe 40011 wilk first passed point spite significant stretching prctncel Mr worth auicoeaeittec US pruponal considered rejected lometmospeol apparent voting wee primarily nationalislie prin ciples because Pormula aircraft ware net invosled erased anysehero ether 00 In spite panning out eanenous color photos sovefel SMPBA racing ioohs male thmce viaws ideas readily available US mis sion unsuocoesful As ecosequence action PAl Sacing activity tho US long hold out Numthweet will slcwcenaider ably Oct stop usfamlunale will Imp find way provide con tinuing interest United States growth success formula rac ing makes difficult induce US recieg competitor build several mere airplanes different type Prom Purme 15 vet Inlennational world Champ hanshiponopelitius mast PAl rules rightly Thus dilesema Another result action wan tin renignotiun present eubcoemitlee ohabooco Jeheni Sedenhals see chair man cesunittee will fnrmed whether US will represented nesnaine seen Ce tried hard personal disap pointment great AOSA sQ sub subsequent letter NMPc5 President Sen Scherm Adam Sal Ibm aleu said lcllcwiegiscnsseatiue PAl seetioge onsuidered oppertanity pans cc emyma views rest al world able pet racing beek heeds delegates Pros 11 countries wilh lbs 10 caries Pureished OMPCA plus sy ewe copy additine presented color photos S different PemeI ships reprssentative cluded England So Africa Belgium Spain Sweden finland Australia Nor way Canada Pranee eerland United Stelee Icrteneto having such presliginun event innem racIng Unfurtesately nest nI world cas Oct sheme directly thin activity doe launseni lability Nitma will try lied way allow IS nespete islenneliunally still keep form airplanes April 1976 59 DISTRICT ONE MEETING NOTICE Annual District AMA Meeting Satur day March 20 1976 Open 6 pm mal program begins 7 pm Hosted again 495th RC Squadron Nashoba Valley Technical High School Westford Ma Hear Chelmeford Lowell Johnny Clem ens John Worth will guest speakers Cliff Piper will MC Come meet Associate VPS Contest Board members Contest Coordinator Get re quests contest sanctions 1976 Door prizes RC equipment raffle surprises reach meeting place Route 495 use exit 20 follow signs Route #110 Head East toward Chelmaford little less mile St Marys Drive Take St Marys Drive park ing lot rear school Please remember no smoking school See Please come youll glad did TO THOSE WHO RECEIVE ONLY THE AMA NEWS REPRINT Except general interest items information about AMA competition mat ters contained Competition Heweletter section Model Aviation magazine Such information however available upon request AMA HQ sending stamped selfaddressed enve lope following topics con tained months April issue Report current future AMA World Championship Team Programs de tails 76 AMA RC Aerobatics Rules FF Contest Board Action re VTO elimin ation Latest details re 1976 Hats Ohio Aug 1-8 FAT trial RC Helicop ter rules flight portion FAT pro visional RC Electric Power rules FAT provisional Stand-Off Scale rules Contest Calendar NUISANCE/TRESPASS VS FLYING SITES result action brought against RC Club Detroit landowners adjacent club field resulted closing down flying opera tions have read problems caused neighboring landowners against De troit RC Club nuisance noise trespass airspace overflights neighboring property Although ac tion should considered precedent setting legal rationale trial court decision tested appeal superior court others throughout country should act caution attempt fly within boundaries property whether owned leased borrowed noise problem handled club voluntarily restricting flying hours result trespass air space charges members RC club Detroit forbidden trespass foot air neighboring pro perty Adjacent property owners began sitting right property line log ging reporting illegal overflights court Modelers threatened guns neighboring landowners downed aircraft could retrieved adjacent property As result untenable situa tion neighbors bordering fly ing site club finally closed down field put property market shouldnt have happened did Hot should cautious discretion excerised others flying acti vities should also try main tam best possible public relations landowners families near f lying sites especially vital cases flying over neighboring proper ty involved otherwise severity acceptability courtS nuisance complaints will stronger difficult overcome Nuisance laws real shown Detroit Club case may invoke harsh trespass sanctions direct re sult nuisance complaints AMA HQ has memo its legal counsel Jeremiah Courtney concerning nuisance vs trespass situations Interested clubs may request free copy Connecticut e achusetts Hampshire e Island IVermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper Dist Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Aasuoiatu VicePreaidents AnttuuR ovureti 2a Suuudy 5111 Rd. OuPortlund ME 04106 Ctarle 0 ceernyd sa Coasniul SIlicon Anhurat MA 01001 Al Ouvutnik 4 Revunly P1 nli CT 06850 John Pupuoeurgu 104 Ruoky Ciii Rd. seamy MA 01035 THE REAL BIG HEWS IS THE DISTRICT 0MB MEETING SATURDAY MABCH 20TH 1976 meeting again hosted 495th Squadron will same location last year Nashoba Valley Technical High School Westford Mass near Lowell Chelmaford year proud announce AMA Presi dent Johnny Clemens will speaker mostly because couldnt keep him away after great meeting last year John Worth us hope have appointed people atten dance help us keep AMA glued toget Mew England Another goal year have sort Clearing house setting up key contest dates District coming year Paul Penney will have table can check preferred dates hopefully can better job coordinating contests little conflict fact will have considered though that will still have clear some dates District Two traditional contest dates big ones already scheduled cases please remember getting bigger year will increasing number slight conflicts some areas some hard feelings last year New England RC champs conflict good Sailplane RC meet Pittsfield Hope can resolve problems type 1976 planning meeting Jan 4 dozen members 495th must comment willingness en thusiasm toward what going lot work facets re sponsibilities meeting have already assigned letter invitation will go out club shall send out letter too make sure Chartered clubs aware op portunity attend funtype getto gether dont have great magazine permanent site problems year membership such project ed coming year look much success 1976 havent heard good friend Johnny Clemens please dont miss meeting youve met him have heard him before know youll John Worth will bring us latest headquarters operation will adequate time express views ask questions No films planned time though Johnny will bring along few slides particularly proud Internats other big events has attended Id like see some shots big money meets out West Circus-Circus just prove dont have fun contest formal meeting begin 7 pm Saturday March 20 1976 Displays raffle will offered 495th displays will hallways under adequate protection year order allow room seating meeting room can prob ably seat 400 500 50 early sure good seat Thanks again great group 495th willing ness help us District nual meeting Roy Mytinger usual has done great job putting together pre liminary planning work BTG BIG BIG District Regional Control Line Championships Middletown RI September 345 1976 RI76 meet has sanction number 1776 Roy started working angle way back last March time hits stands Ill Council meeting slated Feb 14 Dont know yet sure wish inputs out mem bership ranks help make decision controversial issue havent heard YOU thinking dont write magazines later complain about actions Council Still looking flying site loca tions directory District So far 5 sites have come New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dint II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11381 Ausuciute VicnPreeidentu 0101 ORes 7706 269th St PeRk NY 11040 Joe Friend 62 JoysaR rurrRu Freehold 07 07063 John Origq 6307 BudgeR OR yoRt 05 14094 Cliff Montpluisir 17 enteRS dt 07 07067 061 RoRklu JR 65 sonubuch Furry Rd. 60 1 Cohoon NY 12047 Jack SnueuuroO 2062 Onersen Ama 5uion 57 07003 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS Hopefully edition will come attention prior February 28 thus serving further notice shall have second annual District II member ship meeting conjunction 1976 WRAMS Show Westchester County Center White Plains New York pursuant arrangements have just concluded Show Director Frank De Vore WRAMS WESTCHESTER RADIO AEROMODELENS INC -- presumably will already have advised good fortune virtue late news blurb similar effect crossedfingers sought have inserted last is60 Model Aviation sue NA planned day hour session year being Saturday February 28 noon Opposed last year proceedings took place Sunday tailend WRAMS Show producing such unfortunate timing consequences having abruptly adjourn meeting order permit Messrs Clemens Worth participate awards portion Show another part building Frank De yore fellowWRAMS warmest regards profound gratitude person AMA general splendid cooperation magnificent spec tacle annually well serves best interests aeromodelling Dis trict II elsewhere UP IN CENTRAL PARK Although matter policy strive columns avert im pression just because live work New York City regard place District II about hope will permit brief departure order might provide few moments warmth brightness reproducing portions delightful letter received local AMA members Mr Leo Weiss Kings Point New York takes us titillating trip down Memory-Lane Little 01 N Yawk after great opening opened February issue MA flipped First con gratulations aspect Novem ber 8th affair Manhattan em impres sed Mr Weiss relates know last time can recall model aviation getting big exposure Town dont let address fool till New Yorker about 31 32 big Junior Birdmen thing Sheeps Meadow lots PR quite effec tive shall never forget day Mis Nonor JJ Walker entourage hand juncture spoke flag-bedecked stand much old tradition Nis hat round shiny coat cutaway pants strip ed Positively resplendent against backdrop other elegants pre sumably high-ranking officials As spoke literally thousands gathered round ntly diversity interests etc some guy launched behind bandstand rocketpowered model Id seen red nts before Two fireworksstyle rockets swept wings works Really chil lingly accurate estimate what come quarter century two wars later Perhaps progenitor Any way up went right over smil ing Irishmans head blew up Walker looked up casually interrupting mellifluous flow clings mem ory sharply etched simul taneous dive inside breast pockets simul taneously executed several forementioned officials ex ecuted swiftness Nickok precision Rockettes artillery what else never quite came view Real time became converted slow time minds eye James J no barely perceptible motions primarily facial reversed process hands slowly withdrew move round shiny hats momentarily knocked askew knees bent laps hint uncertainty reformed Nizzoner no ruffled hed momentarily skidded during buck wing carried bits balsa wood aluminum pungentodored casing materials floated gently ground directly front elevated resplendent platform Mr Walker readily demean purity occasion topic discourse American Boy Nor pro fessionals close support lose bit polish doubtless experience hewn memorably displayed too somehow stands mind stark contrast ineptitudes displayed recently generally undercover roles profession would seem has retrogressed put thoughtsand memories down way sharing rather delightful memory brought freshly mind article MA. thank hail evidently effectuating something can viewed being altogether nign can foresee considerably same sort thing occurring years immediately ahead degree toward such similarly worthy end am sure success will prove inspirational IN TNE WORKS point projection 1976 bids fair provide great deal model ling activity kind dimension District II -- what such big gies repeat MAD Model Aviation Day Rockefeller Plaza first pub lic R/C contest Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn since Mirror Meets large 2day trade show Long Island ModelExpo southern part New Jersey tion imposing array contests Dis trict II noted very proud r plans continue crystallize GEAR UP AMO LOCKED! Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe Dist Ill Vice-President 2110 N Kings Arms Circle Centemille OH 45446 ASaocl&ta VicPraldanta Fravois FbhaRty 504 21st St Vina WV 26101 Ralph PaRatti BLarney RD 1 Sevickley PA 15143 Harry Py. toga, Sq apta A-iOn 41012 B Johaeon nay Olorniatoen PA 19401 Albert saldoveki 1703 Gra,t Blvd Cleveland 44130 Well just barely brand new year much activity afoot district affecting District III modeling U S gen eral As may know 1976 MATS will held Ohio combined sites Wright Field near Dayton Spring field Airport half way between Wright Field Springfield first MATS planning session coming up 24th month Jan Dayton will attending meeting two fine flying sites should help put fine NATS minimum event interference sites close enough 20 minutes cause too dif ficult administrative hardship Other important things happening As reported last time Ohio bidding strongly Academy headquarters move Ohio An additional step taken early month visit John Worth Carl Maroney AMA Columbus Springfield Ohio discuss Ohios interest matter John Carl flew Columbus treated short air tour State Ohio aircraft points interest area Following excellent luncheon conference Springfield tended number very important people both City Springfield state officials Columbus session estimation outstand ing example modeling community co operation via open friendly ex change views John Worth gave excellent presenta tion nature needs modeling country Na traced background growth activity pictured future needs response ex cellent parties spirit responsible community involvement needs hobby evident obvious hobby has come age important com munities represents defini tive source important business come hobby also achieving recog nition legitimate form recreation sport ever increasing number citizens such demands its rightful share community recognition support What required through out land friendly face face meetings community leaders such took place Springfield AMA Special Interest Groups have much discussion lately number proposals relative direct involvement special inter est organizations AMA affairs would seem logical de velopment large number groups now have least some ex tent responsive general disatisfac tion present methods parti cular competition categories parti cular have read Bill Northrops propo sal special interest group represen tation Executive Council Also recently Joe Friend has proposed ar rangement would involve special interest groups affairs Con test Boards Personally would like see formal alliance spe cial interest groups AMA As minimum seems appropriate SIGs assigned some formal responsibility competition rules within inter est absolutely no question contest boards need good help can get come up good competition rules member K/C Contest Board short honest ly seems ought bet ter way appears boards April 1976 61 Effective communication two-way street nonpaid volunteer officers ing utmost make AWL kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless write--to AMA vice-president dis trict representative associate vicepresident area Complete communications link--write largely responsive initiate rules changes although obviously board members may write rules proposals aa indi viduals wish present sys tern appears bit chaotic boards faced very difficult task trying mesh often conflicting proposals seems contest boards should charged initiating rules changes imputs possible re sponsible sources further seems likely special interest groups should primary source exper tise should chartered AMA OKI have fanned flames little bit have outlined definitive procedure suggested approach What think Other Issues Let fan another flame little bit governing body devotes much effort money competitor invest significantly manners domestic well international competition Personally feel competition Life Blood hobby would die absolutely no question mind would far different thing incentive development fostered competition much invest aspect hobby Should invest community relations grass roots sup port better flying sites Should contimue substantial invest ment international competition ever increasing costs Should support competitive events propor tion evident national interest about hearing out modeldom What kind burning issue bothering maybe youre just happy go along crowd griping some knuckelhead AMA sticks rule doesnt make sense never taking time get volved will try represent know what want otherwise its must also recognize will have intelligently ha evaluate conflicting ideas reach reasonable position various issues lets have Delawws District ef Cnhbia@ Maryland @ North Carnilna e Virginia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding Dial IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanitam MD 20801 Or Ronald McNally AMA 55785 has con sented represent Oistrict IV Control Line Contest Board toughest jobs Oistrict has will certainly forced curtail personal activity handle work us members district interested Control Line about thinking about write give him feelings rules mat ters now study future proposals tell him appreciate working behalf address 6118 Bardu Avenue Springfield VA 22152 comes job highly recommended very well qualified handle position Ron already up ears work attempting fill Bill Paudues mighty shoes Please write Ron opin ions control line rules issues ideas concerning C/L competi tion Let take opportunity remind Ron other Oistrict IV officers column available time message would wish broadcast may write col wan anytime feel have much say Please probably fastest way reach members Ron s appointment CLCB representa tive voting member big news Oist IV will certainly affect national competitive scene well Just look record work ganization accomplishments mbde Bill Pardue during term Also news Oistrict IV nation modelers very recent ad dition Carl Maroney AMA 400 headquarters staff Assistant Executive Oirector As direct assistant John Worth Carl responsible John Executive Council perform duties Executive Oirector absence other programs assignments made him John Worth So now finally Academy has someone lighten load EO should allow John perform efficiently broaden activities Carl 32 has already very long string credits organization AMA previous employer Vitro Labs As staff specialist Vitro interface between lab Navy Tartar missile program given very responsible job after performing both mechanical electronic design departments As modelers primarily interest ed Carls modeling activities chief interest has RC Soaring last 10 years Before power RC tyro coming control line background Most around world mem bers National Soaring Society will remember name editor organizations magazine Sailplane maybe dont know Carl founders East Coast Soaring Society organizational efforts others course built council soar ing enthusiasts four local clubs first special interest groups believe ECSS first group go over thousand member mark also pioneered use booths trade shows show others services Carl first president served two terms after taking editorship newsletter took paper through its adolescence ECSS Journal NSS Sailplane Carl also headed up Soaring Ad visory Group its first chairman hand ling original rules proposals eventual approval Going back little Carl active OCRC secretary helped organize institute large clubs gradual change board form government course Carl has worked usual Contest Oirec tors chores other club activities has learning AMA organi zation ropes past 6 8 years Willow Grove Ooylestown Lakehurst Nutchinson Carl brings analyt ical mind organization training heck lot enthusiasm job headquarters Good luck both Ron Carl Oist IV votes yet- Associate VPs will announce appointments next month hope got X2 vote Alabama 0 Florida S Geertia naippi to Also VSmith Carolina 9 Termemee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII Dist V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Annociat Vio-Prnidotn Siohnd Taokna 107 White aba Soc00V111n SC 29403 0mm Jo1np 5941 moo,nr Siad Calmanbo 55 31904 WoLanqhlin 4140 Feon Ct 0140. Pnoocol FL 32503 lain RodrbOmmn 510 5th St OOt Villa ajos asyomon Ponoto nioo meig FOnok Sotmomit. 2400 Wont Bad 500 Wonhoilin TO 37203 JO tthitlny 1605 Woodland Doentor AL 35601 Joib Wood PD Son 127 SooOba OS 39350 got winner folks. shown left John Martin Miami Florida John AMA Oist 5 HAM OF THE YEAR197 5 know proud him am ever modeler deserv ed such honor John does Thats Rt awarding him permanent trophy Miami Jerry Wagner helped day caught surprise did John it? Listen few years ago started MIAMA Club Miami Indoor Aircraft Model Assoc recruited Oade County Parks & Rec nept Sponsors finagled use Goodyear Blimp Hanger put together Free Flight Indoor Club featuring little funny peanut biplanes triplanes mono planes larger 13 inches overall fun club fun flyins fun contests FUN everything Along way John group gradually made up own rules rule package now copied over Indoor world mimiced England France may day find itself AMA Role book reject ed 75 will resubmitted 76 group few club members gathered last Sunday snapped myself courageous intrepid group never assembled L R John Martin Ken 62 Model Aviation Wolfinger Dan Kilgore Sr Mike Laughlin Chuck Slater Allen Honey Kevin Smith Jim Sanders seated LR Dick Kelso Cliff McCallum Bill Hiscock Fred McCal lum So great has Dr Johns impact door Modeling recruited help run 1975 MATS INDOOR Lake Charles folks saw em action nobody looking HELP other stress teamwork training help Juniors Seniors share skills young gentleman toy plane Mr Fred McCallum holding scale Fokker keep flying Out win dow Super Bowl 1974 Dick McGraw MAN YEAR tireless work Jim Kirkland Memorial well deserved 1975 Dr John Martin will 76? Maybe YOu will win Maybe woman will win can say can unravel mysteries murky future? Grateful acknowledgements Jerry Wagner aided immeasurably Ann Wagner supplied yummy break fast Jim Stewart drove over. 3 lovely ladies L R Margaret Gill Patty Sark Ruth Brocious Margaret stepping down Pres WINGS Women National Glider Soaring ladies Dist S want join organization exclusively women write new Pres Barbara Robinson 5841 Shafer Rd Lansing Mich 48910 Tell sent you. Patty Art Sark picture last Oct Ruth Newsletter Ed Tampa 74 good Aint cute Did read what Dave Mayor Club President said Daytona Beach RC Assoc Newsletter other day Dont miss nomination Might change what dont like keep what like way lot easier IMPEACHMENT youre right Dave. Bob Sue Crysler sent beautiful little book Sue wrote called Christmas Tide about mermaids Xmas Sue illustrated GCRC people George Batiuk President MACH Huntsville plenty mad cuz didnt mention recent contest OK OK George dont get mada peachy fling flang next year guys. Illinois ana 0 Kentucky uri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dint VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1180510 Annociato VicePreaidnnte Seen Early 4505 CrateS Sr nvilln ICY 40229 Robert Gill 216 Stately Luan Sprlenfinid IL 62704 Job, Matthiaa 5034 I4adinra Dr.Apt CFt Wayne 1046005 Sidnay COllar 524 cerriathia Ct Croon Vig IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Pad 1640 Maywlek Or. teaiaqton KY 40504 Phillip Sullivan 3021 SprIng Valley CS. Anderson IN 46011 Rebart Vojaloonk 7019 Chantnet non. Needridge II 0015 have appointed two new Associate Vice Presidents Indiana first John Jack Matthias member Fort Wayne Flying Circuits Jack flies several types R/G models including Scale Glider has bean full scale pilot over thirty years has Naval Aviator FAA Adminis trator Engineering Supervisor Manager electronics firms has Executive Board Fly ing Circuits six years has addi tional modeling experience newsletters public relations Im sure Jack will keep well informed about modeling area second appointee Phil Silk Sullivan President CIA Central Indiana Aeromodelers active competitive Free Flight flyers midwest Editor CIA Informer newsletter Math teacher Anderson Indiana still need couple volunteers Missouri Kentucky received letter Ray Hayes Treasurer LOFT League Flight Thermal Fort Wayne Indiana Soaring club started year ago four members has grown twentyeight held two sanctioned contests last year produce news letter presently geared promot ing new members hand out copies newsletter interested spectators club contests other activities flying field has tentatively selected FAt R/C Soaring team selec tion contests thia year Ray said sailplane flyers believe AMA people having diffi cult time accepting R/C sailplanes part modeling can assure isnt proof lies Executive Council vote send American team World Soaring Championships South Africa ia true AMA doesnt promote new events Im sure fly ers would resent inteference tried write rules regulations something dont fly ourselves support new events after have become established latest R/C Soaring Control Line FAT Combat Combat will official event 1978 World Championships control line flyers considering teem selec tion program start spring sounds like good event maybe Ill try myself attended meeting Chicago Pylon Club last night Pylon flyers came far away St Louis Area Rockford discuss contests sch eduled next summer CPC has unique idea called Special Sponsor Program someone has thinking starting R/G Pylon racing feels technology skills required just too much CPC will assign seasoned veteran help get started will assist selection checking radio equipment selection airplane hints building strong snd light sel tion breakin engines selection props coach fly pylons until can handle course come meetings will find question ask will answered possible CPC members friends ground exchange information freely air its man himself live competition Spirit 76 entering lot modelers Flyers over country experimenting readying models attempts Worlds Records have speed job ready attempts 5cc 10cc classes other modelers know trying various helicopter sail plane endurance H/C medals pre dict several new records year its about time US gets again Its time get models ready 76 Hats wouldnt surprised see over 2000 contestants year Ill probably enter dozen events should have fun Ill make sure save some time visit museum maybe Ill see Iowa 0 Michigan mota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dist VII Vice-President PO Sax 1104 Birmiagham MI 48012 Last months column inadvertently o mitted listing names addresses Associate VicePresidents carry over past term Jack Josaites no means intended wipe out appointments will however review confirm part total dis trict Associate VP team subject continuing interest serving have yet able contact fellows will irssaediately William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph MI 49085 Phil Cartier 6680 Lucia Lane #18 Fridley MN 55432 Keith McClure 5703 Terrace Dr Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morriasey 14100 W Park Ave New Berlin WI 53151 Saturday January 24 Mats planning meeting day Dayton meeting session 9 am about 1 am Sun day morning can no doubt read detail about Hats other sections Model Aviation highlights Indoor Fairgrounds Coliseum within hour other Hats activities 65 ceiling duplicate Detroit floor area 111 225 feet plus sur rounding grandstand seating Outdoor Free Flight Springfield Airport less hour Wright Field four miles college dorm accommodations Wittenberg College capacity 400 free f light ers will like Springfield fiveminute maxes unless wind up threaten ing put models out sight too soon case will back down threeminute maxes decision made category directors before flying starts 7 am Yea 7 am field available 6 am 430 pm AMA events start 7 am, FAT events start 6 am flown rounds Several AMA events like Cargo Payload Scale unofficial events will held Wright Field April1976 63 evenings 5 pm 9 pm Dont gripe about Springfield closing 430 pm did well negotiate Control Line Radio Control Wright Field Loca tion work hanger HQ function still developing Additional dorm capa city 600 U Dayton close RC Soaring Springfield plenty space everyone SAM Nats plans still developing may Wright Field advance Nets use Springfield Coli seum particular result hard work Bucky Servaites present ed Nets Executive Committee completely negotiated contract use coliseum after chasing down Akron West Baden University Cincinnati other possibilities Springfield first developed possibility Don Lowe new Diat III VI parallel quiries Bucky participated sev eral meetings airport city state Air National Guard AMA officials develop details Bucky really should spending time preparing Indoor World Championships top man US team Conversation Johnny Clemens Dayton broached idea District vii meeting apparently has hap pened previous years large scale would personally attend probably John Worth sounds like good way begin term office invite district look around facilities occasion some might otherwise together meeting Lans ing Milwaukee Agenda about 1 flying sites 2 need AMA Arkansas siana Mexico homa 0 Teoao VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank 01st VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankeoohip Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Prexidonts 000 Avecill 9117 La Ocorocee 55 Amcquorqoo 11 Nod Romeo 523 0 Lebanon Suiphot LA 70663 Frank Osborne ckay N Little Rock AR 72116 Obo Tomy 00 545 Ricbrdon T5 75000 now well new club year 1976 Bicentennial year new club officers should well duties hope abuse club officer has take getting yet Nope feel made mistake letting elect would nice whole club membership did its best work new officers make great bicen tennial club year Ever thought about becosmuing leader member AMA several ways achieve leader status Administration usual method others involve little work Become CD leader member also Now anoth er way Become B/C Pattern C/I Stunt judge too will get leader membership Has club got older members seldom fly anymore Get back action again becoming judge will keep active will keep supply qualifi ed judges contests Four years ago council went twoyear cycle rules done several reasons First give contest rules boards enough time act rules brought year cycle enough time get work done forever holding up printing rule book Now completing first twoyear cycles still hold ing up printing rules book next reason twoyear cycle contestant year rule book finally came out re build contest season year models obsolete him twoyear cycle fine new rule book out yet already complaining will take twoyears change yet printed rule book Got invite attend Dallas Rounders CL Modeler Year Club Banquet Went last year will back year something other clubs might copy gives chance honor own members gets members together big midwinter meeting gives chance take out moma can dress up wives get chance get together com pare notes Gives chance see slob pit area dressed up Some times can shock Once again thanks club editors newsletters Took twoweek vaca tion Florida stack waiting got home Oh yes Florida fine sick time brought kingsized cold back Texas Hi point trip indoor contest run CD John John Martin Colorado as 0 Nebraska h Dakota h Dakota Wyoming Ix DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton 01st IX Vice-Prexident 1401A Sooth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 67211 last months column stated would publish month list new Associate VP appointments also asked input advice volunteers assist making new appointments However forgot lead time three weeks getting column AMA Headquarters would -have time receive help asked appointments will next column XTP COLUMN LEAD TIME executive council voted publish AMA Magazine points strongly emphasized have last minute press time section order provide AMA mesobers fresher up minute news Included last minute section AMA News Competition Newsletter President V P columns fairly standard lead time approxi mately 60 days magazines-that news happening today will included meg receive 60 days now partly depending mail service VP columns Model Aviation however typical deadline date copy AMA Headquarters general ly 18th 19th month column will magazine print ed mailed about 10th following month AMA members receiv ing copy NA about 15th month again depending quality mail service area rate news section MA should reach AMA members almost fast old Monthly Nailing Competition Newsletter 30 days fresher standard meg practice COLORADOS 3RD ANNUAL MODEL BUILDERS EXPOSITION Rolf Norstog AMA 50917 Lakewood Colorado has invited 76 3rd Annual Model Builders Exposition held Jefferson County Fairground 15200 N 6th Ave Golden Colorado April 25th am accepting invita tion attend Expo features manufacturers exhi bits local hobby dealers clubs booths UC FF RC rocket boat train models display Swap sell sessions awards drawings flying demonstrations add up make some kind Expo Dont miss Host sponsor 3rd annual Expo Model Museum Flying Club info Expo call John Allen Area Code 303 985-3268 Ralph Mroch 303/7559478 Exhibitor tables $400 manufacturer exhibit tables $2000 reservations checks should made April 9th sent Wally Leiper 605 5 46th Boulder Colorado 80302 DIST IX AREA MEETING District IX meeting would seem natural held just before 3rd Annual Exposition noted above anyone club willing help set up meeting Saturday evening April 24 Denver area Contact soon times wastin just received $200 check trans mittal AMA Headquarters Huron Prop Busters Club Huron South Dakota donation towards AMA purchase Hutchinson property check donation too unusual two points No 1 Huron Prop Busters have just 12 members No 2 committment made fore site selection made stipulation being money used AMA property purchase DIST IX NOMENCLATURE * Topclass newsletter Topeka Control Line Association * Turbulent Tissue newsletter MACK Model Airplane Clubs Kansas * GI Modellers AssociationClub Grand Island Nebraska DIST IX PROGRAM OF THE MONTH * From SMRCC Newsletter Feedback 64 Model Aviation Paul Cook Editor Shawnee Mission KS K/C Club will have program some kind means new officers have swallow flaming scale models Aeronca Champs doing splits Arizona C California ii C Nevada C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisoim Dint X Vice-President 1100 West Show Frenno CA 93111 Aesoolato VloePreeldeete Robert nareos 901000 5050 iSmi Sr 000 BC 96701 Ed Sagorlin 2751 0 C,Se11 Ave Toceon AZ 85719 John Peed 4269 Speke dr See Jose CA 95136 Jim Scerhoroogh See 393 Lasedele CA 90260 GroSgor WilJjes 161 PesOs St See 505000 CA 92069 missed last club meeting sure attend next have requested chartered club District X vote retaining replacing Contest Roles Board members have re quested Northern California clubs greater Los Angeles area clubs vote retaining replacing Associate Vice Presidents areas individ ual help needed Other districts have followed lead having elections Associate Vice Presidents because has demonstrat ed works Apparently election process has never previously attempted select ing Contest Rules Board members because suggestion would popularity contest best man job would voted dont agree Its true AMA members notorious nonvoting apathy until obtained communica tive effort embodied magazine members really pushed very hard vote Im pushin ya now Vote serious problem Dis trict X over contest rule situa tion really pointed out methods use obtain membership clearance rule change woefully inadequate hue cry always raised after rule has passed simply means make noise adequately informed pending change spite pre-publication Competition Mews also Contest Rules Board meatber vote adequate input members negatives say AMA should overly concerned about Contest Rules Board problems because less ten percent total membership competition minded Well let tell ten precent comes 100% benefit labors ten percent whatever aspect aircraft modeling strikes fancy Contest Roles Boards entitled receive massive improvements working tools should have least two meetings year travel expenses should paid AMA should allowed better communications mem bers through Competition News through AMA subsidized district con test rules meetings should al lowed what must have provide membership new rulebook before competition year starts WAM had 27th annual Parade Champions Concord January 10th Looked like about 300 people present perpetual trophies very beautiful lots privileg ed help present some group winners WAM President Jerry Imboden won trophies needed two other people help carry perpetual trophies pretty good-sized know Conejo K/C Modelers Newsletter January 1976 outstanding member ship questionnaire prepared editor Norm Blessum 955 Camino La Maida Thousand Oaks CA 91360 questionnaire has two pages questions designed provide club officers what members want way activity what interested what would offer etc Write Norm ask him send copy Its too early start planning attend MAC show Anaheim Convention Center May 1 expect have traditional District X meet ing about 730 pm evening convention center hopirg AMAs entire Executive Council will Alooka o ana C Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dint XI Vice-Presidotl 1411 NW lSltt Street Seanila WA 98111 Aseociete Vicepresidents Dick Carson 3029 eof fees 5 Spokeoc WA 99205 Al Colver 231 palrbeehe Pocetello ID 03201 Simon DrOnes St 1 Bce 48 eroadview MT 59015 Robert 5 Staliok 1120 Shady Lone 516meV OR 97321 number model clubs great state Alaska Five have heard way another will tell about get informa tion club quite active since some detailed information received will first covered David Unrub secretary-treasurer group located North Kenai Dont rush map because isnt map know hodgepodge residences machine shops refineries spread over 100 square miles eastern shore Cook Inlet roughly north Kenai map club has five whole members fly mostly K/C club organized last spring aft er having two summers flying under belts members have taught selves fly can guess has painful Although club small inactive Last spring two taught minicourse junior high school class built Mid west Cardinal installed three channel radio OS15 last day course member class 15 got five minutes stick time collective creation didnt put scratch plane club called North Kenai MAC flew plane summer finally just wore Out have promised repeat class spring Last summer club thought would get some help invited club Anchorage come down fly Labor Day Anchorage 180 miles away narrow twolane windy paved road two members Anchorage showed up Kenai group delighted worked week strip donated local bar owner Anchorage flyers said excellent location hoped Kenai group would invite back flew day long time about forty cars people lined up watching first time Kenai group ever seen other R/Cers learned bundle October Kenai group sta tic display shopping center Kenai David titnruh volunteered babysit models ten took along kit work ha wouldnt get bored Dave never got take lid off box people poured through exhibit asking him leave until could bring friends back etc Most club got materials through mail until parttime hobby shop organized Judging number radios kits sold Kenai club should really expand next year Besides sending information above David also sent some good sug gestions concerning juniors scale Model Aviation suggestions good have sent parties think would interested following quote Davids letter Its too late advice issue nevertheless firmly strongly believe AMA should purchase property Nutchinson dont stop Ill never fly Im sure Alaska low list possible AMA sites dont usually understate far years come owned sites may sites AMA can raise mon ey club cant probably neither can Nutchinson club David also offered send some pic tures am sure kind pic tures would welcome would ap propriate get some pictures Model Aviation us interested what goes Alaska area re cent pipeline news has distorted some mental image Alaska minds Wheeley Winter would glad hear David pictures magazine useful would appre ciated recent issues Mod el Aviation contained some information pictures publication Ill risk wrath HQTR staff put column wont accept us will take time read colutnn would like thank publically taking time write David letter very informative contained some good suggestions club congratulated what have accom plished May luck good dur ing coming year about wraps up time Nope made Symposium district meetings winter need communication get bet ter acquainted April 1976 65 YOUTH COTITTEE REPORT ED ABRAM OUAQUAGA NY 13826 old mail bag little heavier month several comments reports welcome Star Skippers newsletter Ed Whitten after absence several months arent sure reason missing issues assume what ever problem its resolved Terry Rimert Cecil Field NAS Flori da sent rather long request informa tion regarding job Youth Com mittee its members what money get Maybe its too long since explained old Monthly Mailing Ill go over high spots again First Com mittee strictly volunteer anyone interested kids modeling eligible membership Committee inform al no meetings subcommittees forth main job members has operate annual Nate Delta Dart program try come up ways get kids modeling keep interested Weve made slide shows mov ies written outlines speeches lesson plans teachers anything else might help cause As far money goes told Terry couldnt answer what funds since never think got impression AMA scholar ship discontinued money would turned over Youth Com mittee No such thing John Worth did say scholarship stopped hed favor using money provide prizes Juniors AMA con tests speculation money become available Committee would have no voice would used beyond making recommendations NQ As said strictly unofficial Terry also expressed desire see column used exchange ideas youth programs told him thats exactly what weve trying promote lack ideas Unless guys out write cant very well tell others whats going Some months werent Patty Sak Ed Whitten d have no mail latest pat tys Pinkie way gives evidence club really active although Patty hasnt given update wheth er efforts have resulted cor responding increase youth participation Terry took exception remarks f voring some sort handicap system think assumed favored classes flying dont think theres need great concern area ex cept RC since other classifications already have limits imposed area power Ron Van Putte mentioned problem column suggested change point system might help Out agree might move people out Class faster still wont help kid can afford lowpowered plane less competition type radio RC few places guy can reasonably certain success can afford has no place competition should available everyone havent seen yet expect some future contest somebody will show up programmed trans mitters has punch button get perfectly executed maneu ver radios available now its matter time until youll able get fully programable set Short outlawing whole list fea tures therell no way run contest based entirely ability still say reasonable thing will handicap models control systems give everyone equal shot winning Back news Gene Nartmangruber Newport News Va sent excellent report regarding program hes using Boys Club Brainbusters MAC pro vides instruction boys build either NLG Dart hold fly ing sessions Starting month club will have advanced classes five boys time building Comet beginner series first five finish theyll pick another group Sounds like good way sure theres lots dividual instruction youre interest ed details Genes address 210 Woodroof Rd Newport Mews Va 23606 lucky well have some pictures somewhere showing some Genes kids action Keep cards letters coming Endwell NY Homer Brink Elementary School Corey Brooks took pictures about 40 contestants Cub Pack #209 participating Delta Dart Contest Above L Winners LR Cris Heath 1st Andy DeNardo 3rd Bobby LaComb 2nd Tin Pros ineki 4th Above R Myron Cary directed event passes out rubber motors youngsters Left Rev Paul Mathis three winders/timers puts 15 turns 16tol winder kids thus same flight potential Right Prizes consisted homemade trophies Cary ribbons certificates kit donated local hobby shop Delta Darts tops starting 66 Model Aviation Boys Club members Delta Darts Newport News Va Program spon sored Brainbusters MAC--see story details Hartmangruber photo
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/04
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L r BACKGROUND--1975 FAI MEETINGS BY JOHN 1RTH AMA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR year committees Federation Aeronautique Internationale FAI meet make decisions concerning world champion ships other international competitions world records model aircraft FATs Committee International Aero Modeling ClAM pronounced seeom does job 1975 meeting held Paris France December 4 5 Some years ago back sixties AMA able send about half dozen representatives annual ClAM meet ings possible because National Aeronautic Association NAA official US representative FAT categories sport aviation generous free transportation ar rangement get people across ocean number available seats per year such transportation gradually declined NAA reduce its spon sorship various sport aviation repre sentation FAT meetings AMA NAAs designated US aeromodeling representa tive ClAM got 2 3 seats recent years annual Paris meet ing although NAA still able con tinue sending AMA world championship teams Europe Because reduced attendance coinci ded changes ClAM rules concerning representation meetings loss seats detrimentaladditional re presentatives would have permit ted participate anyway rules got changed 1975 subsequent meetings having representa tives would beneficial What happened ClAM decid ed allow its subcommittee members vote socalled technical meetings prior final voting plenary meeting followed meant subcommittee members would have voice influence previously turn meant because US AMA members subcommittee Free Flight Control Line Scale NC Aerobatics NC Pylon NC Soaring RC helicopters would very helpful have possible Paris However AMAs free transporta tion limited cost commercial airfare prohibitive outlook maxi mum US participation ClAM meet ings looked dim some imagination luck cooperation interested groups provided solution Some previous study noted aside chartered flights cheap est overocean transportation avail able Icelandic Airlines less $400 round trip could get people NY Luxembourg between France Germany back Meanwhile basic US delegation traveling via NAA transportation would land Germany rented van VW Microbus could provide transportation get everybody Paris way Luxembourg manner transportation cost could minimized would also considerable lodging costs involved since about week away US would necessary people total package added up AMA budgeted FAT activities take alone Thats cooperation came apprised situation noted AMA could cover half cost National Miniature Pylon Racing Asso ciation NMPNA National Society RC Aerobatics NERCA National RC Helicopter Association NRCHA agreed contribute $300 cause would assure US members ClAM Pylon Pattern Helicopter subcommittees could attend Dec meet ings Some luck helped two other situa tions US RC Soaring subcommittee member airline employee could travel low rates within AMAFAT budget National Soaring Society NES would have contrib ute Also US Free Flight sub committee member traveling Europe Continued page 56 CLUB FCC LICENSES An Illinois AMA Chart ered Club/member reported HQ understood no Club FCC Class C Cs Li censes would issued after January 1 1975 check Jeremiah Courtney AMA FCC Legal Counsel proved rumor falseno change proposed FCC Club licenses RC flyers typical rumors can sweep country about aspects aeromodelingmost usually wrong either partly entirely Thanks Gerald Case Aero Club Chicago bringing NQ attention typically erroneous rumor could dis pelled BEHIND THE SCENES76 NATS PLANNING largest ever allAMA planning con ference National Model Airplane Championships took place Jan 24 Dayton Ohio Approximately 3D key AMA leaders gathered Airport Inn work out details daily event schedul ing personnel staffing logistics facilities requirements critical item all-budgeting Represented members AMAs Nationals Executive Committee Dayton model club leaders officers following special interest organizations NFFS National Free Flight Society NMPRA National Miniature Pylon Racing Association NSSCA National Society RC Aerobatics SAM Society Antique Modelers Invited unrepresented National Soaring Society Prin cipal AMA officers President Johnny Clemens Texas SecretaryTreasurer Earl Witt Pennsylvania Executive Director John Worth Virginia VicePresident Don Lowe Ohio VicePresident Hardy Brodersen also NFFS Executive Director Michigan Indoor Committee Chairman Bucky Servaites Ohio Key AMA Hats officials Ron Morgan Pennsylvania Jan Sakert California three 75 Category Directors Il linois Bob Vojalavek CL Kemp Bunting RC Dave Shipton scale Ohio area club leaders Bill Hager also re presenting NMPMA Tom Cavanaugh Dick Kastoer Bill Hale also representing SAM Dave Brown Bill Miller Mike Mueller Illinois represented NSRCA others participated helpful developing information concerning 76 Nats reported Competition News section months Model Aviation magazine also available AMA NQ requestplease send stamped selfaddressed envelope Aside meeting results important aspect conference give take atmosphere prevailed throughout 15 hours 9 am Mid night Suggestions proposals offered modified approved step step process covering basics Bats planning Representatives cate gory interest able see work Out mutual problems other Hats Committee scope Nets operation also bacame clearly evident involving problems site layout accommodations April 1976 55 AMA HQ Executive Oirector including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 806 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 76 Nats Planning Cont coennunications contracts coordination coexpromine event size almost hO conpetition events during nook period over u hundred hay ficialo anointed doessninore leant 1500 contestante possibly 2000 thin year inuny sores two Ohio air fieldo Oright Springfield both near layto problems other con tests men multiplied timen over Lmst paints almost breaheves operation direatoonts including thousands dollura worth 0014 OQ support came within $1000 matching income total 064000 eapeosas 0970 Osts mntioipaten about 070000 ineepenses inflation plus new cost items Ohio compared Louis lane 74 sot breakeven operation again thin goal despite higher cost due lilalihood con testants 76 since thin much heavily mcdvlerpopuleted pert country plus economics involving loss traveo napennen isespectad novae high sO costs wt thout rmx sing entry fees 76 Nuts planning 00sf eresce goed emample currant 02414 planniog policymaking utiliehog icouta ell interested forties arrive practical compromism factors conflicting desires demands succeas thin ccofmranoe thus encourages forth er steps direction joint psetinipatino spe cial interest represestativen 14014 officers Its good trand mutual benefit St soon becomes eoodent Nets plan ning ,oefereoca compromises necessary 00 detmils interact end cam accomodated bending eattiso stretching fit various situations madic Control emam ple arent enough hours icaseven dmy operation eves going 0 am o pm duy provide flying everyono would lihe have 00th rytos sod Aerchatics Scale nosy contestasts must fly four time Thato thet seems prarticml 0 pylon terms maspoove safety cimilarly Aerobstica flights limited four time using 2 siten end 2 flight lines Aero botics flight past eros use up abOut 6000 faet Convey length beosuse would too much either Pylon Aerobmtics opernte fur 12 hours day use separate crews 6 hours flight time per dsp much planning goes goich smooth awitch ff100 Pattern eoch day plamoing also slice eeather factors Oscause possi bility early mornnng fog Pylon fliers go firot dufthay dont seed higher ceilings Aerobatics 0 Siera moat have Also allowmmca made fof fain interruptions-is week soamler flying thara mm almost always several hours rain problems four Aerobatics classes Novice Advanoed repOrt Mmstmra plus two Pylon Quarter Nidgat mod formula plus two classas OC Scale 02414 Sport saves very full days flying cnn scheduled about 200 Aerobotic fliers 160 Pylon uboot fifty Scala Sioce room other hind flying such schodule OC Soaring needs separate nina permits Scaring cpmrate 3 days almost unlimited nombers flying simoltaoeouslyeith foar winches launching modelo continuously Its much nba same other cat egcfiea Imch has its special problemo Control line enemple needs five ha nic creas Spead Anrobmtics Combmt nuciog Carrier free flight neads two power nonpowno Scale needs three OC ff CL 1411 together Nato involves over 40 separate competi tion events over 600 awards pee nested Trophy din tribution itocif logistical nightmare years has hems aetremely ccnpliceted frustra ting used given out very long drawn out award ceremony aboodcnmd ehen events increased yond practicality singlocatemony Sc system dmily pickup ceotral locmticn tried aeveral yearn Thia too problem Thia yaar n Oats planning coafersaca produced still another varIation--deems tralieod distribution avant dir ector taking care con trophy awards day may seem s simple obvious prooedsre sot events operating different hours same halfday ragoires oomph outed distribution procedure get right trophies right place ut right time Throughoot Oats plamalag such oum ems problems thrashed oat tspacially important sharing egaipmant supplies Ileetrical generators rA systems stop eatohes calculators vehi cles tables chairs eat ensios cords rope acter juge tmnts end other items passed around compli cated sharing sohedole Otherwiae rant items would prohihitive far beyond already great isnestoent has bees made over years Nets materials contrast 2 3 day meats sustained pace Nets activity 7 days strains abilities sod facilities emaisam OC Aerobatics judging 7 days inarwoin pertiouker problemitreqoicen lot people doing cradibly difficult tiring job many hoors Putting thia together aith prob loins cooesonicaticss electrical power leaping generators going continuously food refreshments fiald toilets tents Sb down ehen winds came parking crowd control trash pichup maoy other details involves extensive aspenolve logistical arrasgoments Ot moot coordinstion hue dm45 volunteer officials ma sure enough help available right place right time Thats goal its difficult achieve especially tha member volunteers given hour day lens needed eguipeent branko down weather inter ferma cao has times mess 505 mostly works out doe lot good people mahing super efforts nolve problams also works cut because plan ning stages various groups involved leers appreciate coemos problems y interact xc frem flight Control Line Scale people work other category gets fair shake abc loaro bend modify demands op erating tha soon basis eons important give aod take io under standing egoul Its under stood arsondereumpensatad way officials can paid justice thair efforts Out plemaing booed equal compensation Aside half doeae top officials eho gat slightly dna much great yr tenponsihility get travel compessotiom booed per mila ooaimam radius 100 milan adds op 000 easimam per official may also eneb geta free nights lodging local oullage dorm f day worked thats itno food allowance easy euma further aoey 100 miles hot thay own Sts part tha annual miracle makes Ness possiblawathout three people Oats could happex year due location Nets far populous area 74 71 plan use mora local paupla littla no campensation means maey ineoperienced nato personnel will Sovolved planning problem therefore develop satis factorily mined group Na te vets aewenmero fortunstely tha Ihic araa has produced large nombar enthusiastic vol onteors w ho have offered earsices ordar up front naw Om part action also appeaf ha spirit wantiog shca can aell better others have done job before Thats tha good provided ant husiasm can blended responsi bility kamahow make eork typical Nets problem people initially volunteer work Oats drop out before during evant good part Slats planning therefore provide fleaibility backop arronge masts keep oparetioss going man power gets thin gate hogs undertahing truly worlds biggest modal Onet way look et somber days hours per sonnel contestants events etc Ivery year its gamble bat odds against disaster era hedged years eaperiexce rombinatios good officials working together 76 Nets plaxoing date indicates could biggest best year evar planniag aimed towurd end 1975 FAI MEETIN6S Continued page 55 port ci ho job nveroeua xc nidr trip no Curio would ut miniool cost cod rho nood f bob cho National free flight Society SIrS Only too hitohen developed lue job coemitteests OC Aerobatics Scale CL nubocamittee mombero could make trip sn substitutes encopt other officially gualifiod Coo repre sestatiews could attend month 090 eut 02014 president cool d cover CL meet nog othor 01 ropresestetivas could cover Scale ucd Aorobutics once prohles unloed laot minute previounly appointed otficial SS coting delegoto Joho Spoldiny 0200 yicePreoidett district 4 lad job conflict caused travel cancelix tion So 0250 president John Clomeno going anywuf load tha 10 dele gation lice lie 0240 ByLows Ce spoosihility Ccc 011 fAl mutteca would outing dologate io place Spald cog sot coc core hitch deceloord Clex oso truvel arrangements peceestod lie leavito whet tho others did Tie Ocs sibilityceisced u lute arrival ic Paris So utill cnn anew contingency p1cc wan unciod cut 1001 Oorcsey 02014s oewly hired asuluteot Ixecutive lirector uculd go over Iceluodic Aitlisco alcog diem ho would bo donigoat ed oltornate Cloacon TIns Ourcoop ufcnr icrecaivo iriefing Worth ubo tacloically nun ottending us 1100 necretury rather 0201 ropresentative d oule auto rhoc tho 05 hod legally occeptod voting ropre unstotivo Cloross trowel problomo 0100 Clucosop would got good nn-the-jnb treicing experienoc fcr ha cork follow Pioully turned cut uv ondod up Paris aenes represoctatioou4 Jolt Clomeco got tixe 05 cOt ing dolegato Carl aorcscy alteroota Dan Pruou Chairman BC Soaring suboomlt tee Adam Outtlor 11 Pylon suhcnemiltoe John Ourkam 01 ielicopteraobccrmittoe John Worth 110 Secretary worked out ca plosned tacloncal meetango zero covered und Clem ens experts oach category ad 56 Model Aviation vina hin voting during fhsol meeting day no question huving ispvrncoroptenzotativao annual Patio meetinga major imonetecce 00 intetOnts ninply no better cap influence thinking nor fovor or people tn got educated tn what othera outside 00 think can work momo effectively get inter national ronperation zopafully have worked cut petters financing future representatives tin specialized subcommittee mact inga Thesugh 0240 sharing eith ap propriate special interest orgasheation thoocoto ouch repreaantntins have 00000 work togother uith group eutuel honetlt 02414 good poaltios tale whole coot stone subaidiaing world championohip teems including sevenul new onoa come plus absorbing new inoteuaaa PAT frasohine taco already greutly eacaloting 101 hudSon bapond zhat ban boon octual reoulto nI nbc Dec 71 COO acetings oem reported month Conpotitico Sewn ooction lOodol Aekotiom mognaino report indicanos ochioeod uboot 955 objootheen tending avecings almost oIl nf nor proposals unto udoptod oont proposals hy other ccuntrieo tic t wo wore faeor got rejected cur onot nigoifloant fail ure concomnod 01 ff100 wero nut ebb get pmoponal foe formula Ivomnion mAO reoxog accepted Adom Settler tnuohos nov reason report Sot cthems worn also renponoiblo Scee onontries cur knoeledgo poeticipato Pylon lacing acticitien ented agoisot no lad ecral obligation tc abatain hut did sot Soxe warn simply ogaisut onto chongina noon aftot 1914 changes opproved Others felt pro posal wan ton 10 omientod net suIt wo lost thin issue thia pear decisive negative votra coin tens lantern oxtico bloc concteles nay have heon inaction tie de feat eselior thin nooting 1500 pro posals changa Peon Plight rules things happen nometimen international modol politics hut did much better simply winning ocee bonn9 some sod maybe neat year can improse things further Thans what tha PAl game abnuto constant striving f bettaring world ictamoatiosal aemomodalieg made higgeot effort 7h hopo no top thot 1976 PERSONAL VIEWPOINTS BY CARL RONEY OBSERVER AND ALT VOTING DELEGATE Canting together hotel famnase Cumin just block PAT nf 0 ice lnoated lS delegetino afoot Wodneoday evening Sec 3 getting briofad Clemens comti concerning itinorary Thursdny ond friday uctuel meeting days 0dh am Thursday tho P01 meeting room boeing minproaontntives renewing old noqualot anoen 000 soeting new delegotos Thy group wan conoonod o lergo mom whieb first inprossion oppaumed natisfoctomp oven though up liho grade scinol dana mono 1971 aession tho dO wan opesod hy thin foesidost Sandy P hoe 00ff finland oddeesoed tin nnm nittino ouch noon nonner en n local model club cooductnitsometlngn couldnt help feel onofusint no cc ant tirnugi tent sixty aicutos lis tening tn schedule onme pmooeduCeu colegonnsccrcirpoaaibia identify unewoomor oxoept 15 pomticipa tion una identu Clod noor tugs Saving no easy method enoognico Oneict delegoto waited oppor nuow tino ask snmecne delega ynllooicg thin hickoff introduction main body nepomotod no antvcd nbc sermon technical nubocemittee ocetioga held throughout first day Since anwe thron meetings wore boing cooducted nimnltanenusly progrosaivoly won impooni ble f onemo dinlegotion participate tion ne woo forcod uttend meetings hiocountCy internet Al though neeti 090 techinoal se turo gvt involved tiovo strong dincusnion Cach agenda men sno votod although decininon wore cosolusivo tiap norva Only recoamendatinno ninat days mean ings appoaro tic technical aeon ga serve purponin timanhing out onne differences following day full agonda gone through again everyone otteodance final voting items no dosit 00 offomt gave us edge warn able mew mepresentativen sub committee neeti oga luring tic Plenary venting tie official delegates could vota seat ing arrasgenent around Clemens placed tic cay oubonamittee eambemn bend connultatiun 004 advice noting category came up thus enouring 00 position followed nut rinpreneota tiess guidance lyon werin dif ficulties bacoose conflicting opinions previously taceived 02414 meeAamn differescee roanleod fore en official 05 ponition could detnoolond 020A president ultimate responsibility deciding way voto problem wxs compounded shortness time tn develop firm ponitiona Os ull agenda mines bofore tho moetingo Thin timo thin pmoblins caunad lent thin 110 agacdx arrived 0240 midNoveOhaec copied transmitted soonmoun 02014 ainoOcera hop poaltiono review sod mesponon nedeasity imoediuto sonoos get reeponsan buck 09 prior final depomture Pario just homely gave delegwticn time digoat information Ofton tho responses members included detailed rotionale whioh required coosider oble atudy able enpreon view pointo Needloon tn 00f 00 000 vol unteer modeler expert noSeS ing fields nould effectivoly din cuss poaltion agenda itnes iawhere cur uen ding additional mom iota neotiog paid C cdv enpemto wore able spout auliocotively 011 subjects during nobonamitnee meetingo 0004 ho again during Plonary Meet ing Thin peccodure allowed thin voting delegate request permbsolon sabonemitteasember opoak no osi ject ha bahelf dolegota Soon observations upon noncbonion nf 1971 Tao meeting Ameprennonative Igypt wan attendance again after absence year before previous year delegates Oulgaria Portugal Onmunis abanot Asoncalia tin presented person foe first time Out thin 27 official voting delegatee eight 8 attended 74 meet meeting othom ottondoes wore ob servers nuboomoittee meabinto 16 nut 21 ware 0100 sot 74 perticiponto Continued page SN 1975 FAI MEETINGS Continued page 56 BY JOHN BIJRKAN RC HELICOPTER SUBCOMMITTEE first trip Paris osd ths plenary ClASs meeting enjoyable asd inter estisg sot surprises ospocted large building lecture hail facilities serving basqueta like asp selfrespecting engineers Out groat world sport aciatiun govern ing hudy hod few officos 20 o 30 foot aooti sq runs na top floor small buildiog housinq Anro Club Prance notion start puol what date oreaky atairway would eullepac Johos aside soot eatlufying see 52 sen Pros 27 nations get together discuss very polite foOlish thank goodness rules aud rugwlatioon fur model airpiase contents didnt nanotly follow cohorts soles Order bat handy pimesoff president Clues kept things track eacosplisbed lb e scat work thu ahort time available Actually meetings started unoff i nially night befero cursor pub just up utreet lintel farnese Whore delegates stayl ng As outing dinner would come straggling twos threes graetei enthusiosticully nba seatod lobbying would begin ccc seehing support P thot proposal ho discuesed neat day Theredoy delogates chuervers onmitteesen couvenod 010 am welcomed President Ourceler PAl folluwod ClAM preni dect Pimneof P eho described procedures aneouseed subcOeeeittee noel ings would located ukihin tin building C subeemittee met day largest moon free flight acule nod ecetrol 1100 elsewhere WC Pattero toci till almost eons nIc hoering 1 130 0/C Pylon 345 AC Helicop ters 347 nC electric powered 348 A good bit time wan wasted cause cenfusios over Cegliub meaning poor translation etc English people sot being able fullee fast pace discusains cosfusice between para graph combers agenda Pal Spurting Code hunk because ci typographical errors wee cessi den able abase aural obligatine en voting C onetnies lad partici pated oceteim cetegnry flyieg such S/C Pylon seppesed oh stoic voting thet subject Osil didslaometimen detrinent US Hiss li/C helicopters pre pared what happeeed John worths little premeetieg hotel room As espected lemmas proposal fur S/C hOhi copter definition rules Per cunpeti tins acme again referred tc tie eubenmit tee further study Since previous subeomittee chairman leactive due ith health aneechaimeuns needed nisne thvre isterested helicopters indicted willisgsess toserec delegate Casada Carmen sitchoce ached weeld like P him nomisate measteriting couple dozen letters let thought ne helicopters rules comes seturelly another trip Pane seat year said null After fisal seetisg dele gates lhOO hours 4 pm Per nomina tion subenmittee chairmen other gesemal matters masy delegates ad jeumned corner pub P em beer ned cokes found syself sittieg seet Chris Olsen SC subeomittee chairman across Cerren Citchece Carree ask ed ne guehif ice tiesn no would knew susleating guess buildiegeegise powered helicopters ainna 1543 directieg first two satiosal helicopters eveste country hav ing held two world records writing monthly column convinced him 00 friday Pleeary meeting held delegates etein big roes items egeeda voted menuassendations Per against em amend aeste hy subloessittees Subeneesittee Chaimees thes voted en ned finally subsnbcnmittaenhairmen Caress must have dune little lobbying because enmisated los Keynes US seceoded warren 50 other sumieatiues offered no vote required payoff trip Europe Old John worth east have figur ed nut plansed way before heevee invitadma go Paris Its great opportunity P rewrite bemmue proposal clarify things make rules safer give helicopters over lapping meters ceasials syschmepteru tandees equal ehence wish shingle ters etc beginning seetiug use delegates twok President PSI task nonnoemtain terms P cm pee sieg flAil rulieg sa president ClAM could serve memo five ye succession Clam president Seedy Pisenof P served ice oneyear cennecutive terms PAl presi dent stood fire convIction like edmeekehing inther disciplining chil dren children luet word pltheugh several nusinationa fur saw Class president oil declined PAl presideet 0014 absence preendeet duty aa sused vieepmeuudent iv gets nominated Per first viecpenaldesty uwong others needy Pineouf naturally others decline theme stood Mm P new acting President deciakese mode categories elevate tie world obmapiunship status hold world championship meeta eto etc meeting lasted until 7 pm prenideet others nt apeoher table suet have deed tired bat kept fnnetioeoeq normally calmly Ger man proposed 0/C halircyter rules olecat came vote some realsded press dent entrene sefety hacard uP 10 kilopound helicuptern 00 finally agreed toreeuknit proposal subeemittee particular suhouboommittee choir man eon tootimed toguoutonthe tows night BY DAVE LINSTRUM PP SUBCOMMITTEE Tn lb ose silo attend PAl COIlS meetieqe Paris often sense rules changes resulting free Plenary meeting made PAl ties-in ether words byocsentitien attuned reel world model flying has often heeo feeling past particularly role chengesievclved major sudel specificetion changes dramatic nedifications fly ing ruins 1575 ClASS meeting first have priveleged allandand plan go knok again nest year work schedula permits typical es aseple feelings diseef man chiseneet hove no basis Pact pee p1o representing nember nations therm 25 voting delegates knowledge able cases wellknuwo flyers twala y session broken initiel technical meetings various aubcoeeitlees propasals egende ore hashed nut detail byosperts respective fields lot haclground information often available countries eho made proposals second day devoted brief discus aice suboceesittee consensus proposals nobel voting vot ing delagare free country allen gets adeice enpert observer thy special field under dincusnion Thin oh scmeer say have bees technical meet ing dey before end have spect51 sight Peelisqe eaperts comprise suboemittee Hewever eel beund accept opinion deed nay advise delegate vole eppesitiun eaperts sometimes split opinions also certain amnunt politics involved efforts made en beth days lnbhy obtain votes pro en particular isenes seldom total agreement bat nepecled Often modelem have honest disagreements conpatitine should nunit has ever thus ouster inlernatinselly famous free flight ems prenest came Pree flight nabcomitteesnnsios fresh Pram Aemeport Charles lelaulle oar schedule did set allow site befure arrival flight Icom Los Angeles ha 4 renineed agenda SCAT club aellknuwo PAl oriented group Amesnd conference table spotted old friends Thoman fester leumark Pet er AlbeIt Cenade later elected Chair man Sebeeneittem replacing luigi Aeve Pierre Chanssebuerg Prance Mar lin Dilly 55 meprenentceq Sew Zeslend Ian Anyone IS Englend ease Pinkie iwedes friendly Albrerht Onchate wakefield Champion East Germany ISO Swas represented famnus I/C stunt flyer iirnlkinen IS OS free flight em present lebale hut clear majority favored rules far costeelent nut urgaskeer Onactise model epseif ins tics changes negative apparently re Pleating model ore sets afacline wtth pine sees 3misers classes flyof P wpheld valid part uP world Champs asd ewles proposed make earn fair test cI emedel sad flyers Cool heads prevailed asd believe disesesiess resulted evelutiesary net radical changes fur PAl P lyemn worldwide BY DAN PRUSS RC SOARING SUBCO9IITTEE Secessber CIAM agenda eeetaieed ever forty proposalsthat rule changes S/C Searing came free sine countries Sebcuemniltee Although some proposal swore same different caustries nev ertheless represented largest nueber proposals particular category senlinned because felt en necemended changes S/f sailplane fraternity wase Inure pleased current rules further felt could have nega tive effect ne posaible world ohumpies ship Conviecang primary lereelseeren S/C eailplaneebul would vote rule changesthat pro pnsels refinements neisting rules progress achieved making refiec Cot aeroelebs eon eflurdrepmeeen Inline Ion Iheensentinge can AMA nenee lechaical meetings held countri en representa live have delagate spreading himself thin amnng various categories aero modeling first day Iwo days seeting reserved P technical meetings necend day far meet leg proper voting Psr various rule changes lakes place Usually cuemendatiens dill ernst nnbcemil teen heeded voting delegates didnt attend specific techeical meetings linnegh background music Off record such lime wan spent dillement delegetes en evening before tech nical meeting during meeting afterwards elaberate en some changes 101 lswing presented Cinches 400 meters line 255 solemn lsrsomeund will rule accepted after cooling scepliciem non winch type flyers--bet displayed much nellpreclaised enpenlise en subject Kitieg winch es neesed big gest fear thvse hand-sew schwol Therefore eeans prevent unwind ing line during launch lv provid ed-this can form winch master net necessarilyrepeal set necensarilyasechanical feature wtnch Sealies Canada South Africa USA countries use winch es esolusively conteste Pond starter dictates High Start Ovefall length esetretched 110 meters sore 15 meters unutrolehed elustko may noed See end thin high start suet attanhed grnusd ruling preeentn hand tow/high start Suce countries would like use unattached method because tall grass P30 category thermal elope searing sodels Thermal soanieg cludes gliders metergliders held P 30 contest fur glideno contest nrgania ems IS SOT CAPS INCLODE MOTOS-ILISESS south Africa will net-repeatwill net have enterglider classification Icr Cnrld lhaepinnship scuning Sermalliekeg scnres turned Sewo Pen reasons subcesenit tee seeker failed see Seens lhneqh meet Euro peon contests around IS cuspeti tore presents en Prob lee pnstieg scenes P am Europe 121250 euetestaeteisanunlathnmahle figure cap diet asce speed cualdet arrived ec prepesal tabled Penaceelly fell nenmealieleg scenes isesatnmal step bsl eurweqiass tannin g consistent limes around 1 3seanndeinspeed other countries turnIng good cI 17 seconds discussion lensed Inwards argument Corking Times Increased 0 minutes 15 minutes Per mater glider Task Samatiun tine running space re stnictions en tawieg Tasks remois basi cally same Its tenon enumse 110 H divided 10 Practiuns nI 11 C Course dimectiens fur speed sad distamee remain seen Personal Ohuervaliens Seems though certain members meetings treat asy mule proposal net possible ispravemeol us advastags countrys mentors proposed some instascen ecapticiss Ian nut weighs femeeightadsess further felt some people mare woincensed ohal lesgieg rule bank lesking loop hole besting ones peers head head easpetities Because US has held aely two F AI enetests under 10741575 rules se years seen argemosts gel Only little support Meaewhile esperi esce nf ceetais Serupeass hald PAI contests year held uam nwo type readily recag nieed hesered 107k could change BY ADAM BATTLER RC PYLON SUBCOMMITTEE Al leceebem meeting al Inter naliunal Ceemiltee en Aemnandeling Clam United Slates reprenenled sev eral techni Cal contribetems additien Selegate em Clemens Secre tary em worth reports appear elsewhere Pinnecial assistance cI sripc ASSA made possible fun no represent United Stat Os views no PAl Pylon Secing also act Pylon sob ocemittee somber During year proposal drafted provide use Pormula air planes PAl Pylon macin g event proposol support east enuntries represented tie Pylon sub ocemittee well cthems net represent ed iv norway Sweden Pioleed Soiled KIngdom United Stales maprouoetetivns well etmong support Pros Canada luring technical meeting held en Thursday Sec 4 wan apparent IS representative did uhare voting delegates views othoms meined supporters however signi ficant venal support Pram Canada As n renult technical cuemiltee n/C ohich Pylon Ancing sub-mategory vot ed support US proposal friday wan another day however plenary unsuics whore country de legate can vote soon became apparent thet 55 strategy prcvide time fur second thoughts present ilees agenda different order discussed prior technical meet ing 55 proposal Precee PAl Pylun aircraft description mules Pen three years proposal woe 40011 wilk first passed point spite significant stretching prctncel Mr worth auicoeaeittec US pruponal considered rejected lometmospeol apparent voting wee primarily nationalislie prin ciples because Pormula aircraft ware net invosled erased anysehero ether 00 In spite panning out eanenous color photos sovefel SMPBA racing ioohs male thmce viaws ideas readily available US mis sion unsuocoesful As ecosequence action PAl Sacing activity tho US long hold out Numthweet will slcwcenaider ably Oct stop usfamlunale will Imp find way provide con tinuing interest United States growth success formula rac ing makes difficult induce US recieg competitor build several mere airplanes different type Prom Purme 15 vet Inlennational world Champ hanshiponopelitius mast PAl rules rightly Thus dilesema Another result action wan tin renignotiun present eubcoemitlee ohabooco Jeheni Sedenhals see chair man cesunittee will fnrmed whether US will represented nesnaine seen Ce tried hard personal disap pointment great AOSA sQ sub subsequent letter NMPc5 President Sen Scherm Adam Sal Ibm aleu said lcllcwiegiscnsseatiue PAl seetioge onsuidered oppertanity pans cc emyma views rest al world able pet racing beek heeds delegates Pros 11 countries wilh lbs 10 caries Pureished OMPCA plus sy ewe copy additine presented color photos S different PemeI ships reprssentative cluded England So Africa Belgium Spain Sweden finland Australia Nor way Canada Pranee eerland United Stelee Icrteneto having such presliginun event innem racIng Unfurtesately nest nI world cas Oct sheme directly thin activity doe launseni lability Nitma will try lied way allow IS nespete islenneliunally still keep form airplanes April 1976 59 DISTRICT ONE MEETING NOTICE Annual District AMA Meeting Satur day March 20 1976 Open 6 pm mal program begins 7 pm Hosted again 495th RC Squadron Nashoba Valley Technical High School Westford Ma Hear Chelmeford Lowell Johnny Clem ens John Worth will guest speakers Cliff Piper will MC Come meet Associate VPS Contest Board members Contest Coordinator Get re quests contest sanctions 1976 Door prizes RC equipment raffle surprises reach meeting place Route 495 use exit 20 follow signs Route #110 Head East toward Chelmaford little less mile St Marys Drive Take St Marys Drive park ing lot rear school Please remember no smoking school See Please come youll glad did TO THOSE WHO RECEIVE ONLY THE AMA NEWS REPRINT Except general interest items information about AMA competition mat ters contained Competition Heweletter section Model Aviation magazine Such information however available upon request AMA HQ sending stamped selfaddressed enve lope following topics con tained months April issue Report current future AMA World Championship Team Programs de tails 76 AMA RC Aerobatics Rules FF Contest Board Action re VTO elimin ation Latest details re 1976 Hats Ohio Aug 1-8 FAT trial RC Helicop ter rules flight portion FAT pro visional RC Electric Power rules FAT provisional Stand-Off Scale rules Contest Calendar NUISANCE/TRESPASS VS FLYING SITES result action brought against RC Club Detroit landowners adjacent club field resulted closing down flying opera tions have read problems caused neighboring landowners against De troit RC Club nuisance noise trespass airspace overflights neighboring property Although ac tion should considered precedent setting legal rationale trial court decision tested appeal superior court others throughout country should act caution attempt fly within boundaries property whether owned leased borrowed noise problem handled club voluntarily restricting flying hours result trespass air space charges members RC club Detroit forbidden trespass foot air neighboring pro perty Adjacent property owners began sitting right property line log ging reporting illegal overflights court Modelers threatened guns neighboring landowners downed aircraft could retrieved adjacent property As result untenable situa tion neighbors bordering fly ing site club finally closed down field put property market shouldnt have happened did Hot should cautious discretion excerised others flying acti vities should also try main tam best possible public relations landowners families near f lying sites especially vital cases flying over neighboring proper ty involved otherwise severity acceptability courtS nuisance complaints will stronger difficult overcome Nuisance laws real shown Detroit Club case may invoke harsh trespass sanctions direct re sult nuisance complaints AMA HQ has memo its legal counsel Jeremiah Courtney concerning nuisance vs trespass situations Interested clubs may request free copy Connecticut e achusetts Hampshire e Island IVermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper Dist Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Aasuoiatu VicePreaidents AnttuuR ovureti 2a Suuudy 5111 Rd. OuPortlund ME 04106 Ctarle 0 ceernyd sa Coasniul SIlicon Anhurat MA 01001 Al Ouvutnik 4 Revunly P1 nli CT 06850 John Pupuoeurgu 104 Ruoky Ciii Rd. seamy MA 01035 THE REAL BIG HEWS IS THE DISTRICT 0MB MEETING SATURDAY MABCH 20TH 1976 meeting again hosted 495th Squadron will same location last year Nashoba Valley Technical High School Westford Mass near Lowell Chelmaford year proud announce AMA Presi dent Johnny Clemens will speaker mostly because couldnt keep him away after great meeting last year John Worth us hope have appointed people atten dance help us keep AMA glued toget Mew England Another goal year have sort Clearing house setting up key contest dates District coming year Paul Penney will have table can check preferred dates hopefully can better job coordinating contests little conflict fact will have considered though that will still have clear some dates District Two traditional contest dates big ones already scheduled cases please remember getting bigger year will increasing number slight conflicts some areas some hard feelings last year New England RC champs conflict good Sailplane RC meet Pittsfield Hope can resolve problems type 1976 planning meeting Jan 4 dozen members 495th must comment willingness en thusiasm toward what going lot work facets re sponsibilities meeting have already assigned letter invitation will go out club shall send out letter too make sure Chartered clubs aware op portunity attend funtype getto gether dont have great magazine permanent site problems year membership such project ed coming year look much success 1976 havent heard good friend Johnny Clemens please dont miss meeting youve met him have heard him before know youll John Worth will bring us latest headquarters operation will adequate time express views ask questions No films planned time though Johnny will bring along few slides particularly proud Internats other big events has attended Id like see some shots big money meets out West Circus-Circus just prove dont have fun contest formal meeting begin 7 pm Saturday March 20 1976 Displays raffle will offered 495th displays will hallways under adequate protection year order allow room seating meeting room can prob ably seat 400 500 50 early sure good seat Thanks again great group 495th willing ness help us District nual meeting Roy Mytinger usual has done great job putting together pre liminary planning work BTG BIG BIG District Regional Control Line Championships Middletown RI September 345 1976 RI76 meet has sanction number 1776 Roy started working angle way back last March time hits stands Ill Council meeting slated Feb 14 Dont know yet sure wish inputs out mem bership ranks help make decision controversial issue havent heard YOU thinking dont write magazines later complain about actions Council Still looking flying site loca tions directory District So far 5 sites have come New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dint II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11381 Ausuciute VicnPreeidentu 0101 ORes 7706 269th St PeRk NY 11040 Joe Friend 62 JoysaR rurrRu Freehold 07 07063 John Origq 6307 BudgeR OR yoRt 05 14094 Cliff Montpluisir 17 enteRS dt 07 07067 061 RoRklu JR 65 sonubuch Furry Rd. 60 1 Cohoon NY 12047 Jack SnueuuroO 2062 Onersen Ama 5uion 57 07003 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS Hopefully edition will come attention prior February 28 thus serving further notice shall have second annual District II member ship meeting conjunction 1976 WRAMS Show Westchester County Center White Plains New York pursuant arrangements have just concluded Show Director Frank De Vore WRAMS WESTCHESTER RADIO AEROMODELENS INC -- presumably will already have advised good fortune virtue late news blurb similar effect crossedfingers sought have inserted last is60 Model Aviation sue NA planned day hour session year being Saturday February 28 noon Opposed last year proceedings took place Sunday tailend WRAMS Show producing such unfortunate timing consequences having abruptly adjourn meeting order permit Messrs Clemens Worth participate awards portion Show another part building Frank De yore fellowWRAMS warmest regards profound gratitude person AMA general splendid cooperation magnificent spec tacle annually well serves best interests aeromodelling Dis trict II elsewhere UP IN CENTRAL PARK Although matter policy strive columns avert im pression just because live work New York City regard place District II about hope will permit brief departure order might provide few moments warmth brightness reproducing portions delightful letter received local AMA members Mr Leo Weiss Kings Point New York takes us titillating trip down Memory-Lane Little 01 N Yawk after great opening opened February issue MA flipped First con gratulations aspect Novem ber 8th affair Manhattan em impres sed Mr Weiss relates know last time can recall model aviation getting big exposure Town dont let address fool till New Yorker about 31 32 big Junior Birdmen thing Sheeps Meadow lots PR quite effec tive shall never forget day Mis Nonor JJ Walker entourage hand juncture spoke flag-bedecked stand much old tradition Nis hat round shiny coat cutaway pants strip ed Positively resplendent against backdrop other elegants pre sumably high-ranking officials As spoke literally thousands gathered round ntly diversity interests etc some guy launched behind bandstand rocketpowered model Id seen red nts before Two fireworksstyle rockets swept wings works Really chil lingly accurate estimate what come quarter century two wars later Perhaps progenitor Any way up went right over smil ing Irishmans head blew up Walker looked up casually interrupting mellifluous flow clings mem ory sharply etched simul taneous dive inside breast pockets simul taneously executed several forementioned officials ex ecuted swiftness Nickok precision Rockettes artillery what else never quite came view Real time became converted slow time minds eye James J no barely perceptible motions primarily facial reversed process hands slowly withdrew move round shiny hats momentarily knocked askew knees bent laps hint uncertainty reformed Nizzoner no ruffled hed momentarily skidded during buck wing carried bits balsa wood aluminum pungentodored casing materials floated gently ground directly front elevated resplendent platform Mr Walker readily demean purity occasion topic discourse American Boy Nor pro fessionals close support lose bit polish doubtless experience hewn memorably displayed too somehow stands mind stark contrast ineptitudes displayed recently generally undercover roles profession would seem has retrogressed put thoughtsand memories down way sharing rather delightful memory brought freshly mind article MA. thank hail evidently effectuating something can viewed being altogether nign can foresee considerably same sort thing occurring years immediately ahead degree toward such similarly worthy end am sure success will prove inspirational IN TNE WORKS point projection 1976 bids fair provide great deal model ling activity kind dimension District II -- what such big gies repeat MAD Model Aviation Day Rockefeller Plaza first pub lic R/C contest Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn since Mirror Meets large 2day trade show Long Island ModelExpo southern part New Jersey tion imposing array contests Dis trict II noted very proud r plans continue crystallize GEAR UP AMO LOCKED! Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe Dist Ill Vice-President 2110 N Kings Arms Circle Centemille OH 45446 ASaocl&ta VicPraldanta Fravois FbhaRty 504 21st St Vina WV 26101 Ralph PaRatti BLarney RD 1 Sevickley PA 15143 Harry Py. toga, Sq apta A-iOn 41012 B Johaeon nay Olorniatoen PA 19401 Albert saldoveki 1703 Gra,t Blvd Cleveland 44130 Well just barely brand new year much activity afoot district affecting District III modeling U S gen eral As may know 1976 MATS will held Ohio combined sites Wright Field near Dayton Spring field Airport half way between Wright Field Springfield first MATS planning session coming up 24th month Jan Dayton will attending meeting two fine flying sites should help put fine NATS minimum event interference sites close enough 20 minutes cause too dif ficult administrative hardship Other important things happening As reported last time Ohio bidding strongly Academy headquarters move Ohio An additional step taken early month visit John Worth Carl Maroney AMA Columbus Springfield Ohio discuss Ohios interest matter John Carl flew Columbus treated short air tour State Ohio aircraft points interest area Following excellent luncheon conference Springfield tended number very important people both City Springfield state officials Columbus session estimation outstand ing example modeling community co operation via open friendly ex change views John Worth gave excellent presenta tion nature needs modeling country Na traced background growth activity pictured future needs response ex cellent parties spirit responsible community involvement needs hobby evident obvious hobby has come age important com munities represents defini tive source important business come hobby also achieving recog nition legitimate form recreation sport ever increasing number citizens such demands its rightful share community recognition support What required through out land friendly face face meetings community leaders such took place Springfield AMA Special Interest Groups have much discussion lately number proposals relative direct involvement special inter est organizations AMA affairs would seem logical de velopment large number groups now have least some ex tent responsive general disatisfac tion present methods parti cular competition categories parti cular have read Bill Northrops propo sal special interest group represen tation Executive Council Also recently Joe Friend has proposed ar rangement would involve special interest groups affairs Con test Boards Personally would like see formal alliance spe cial interest groups AMA As minimum seems appropriate SIGs assigned some formal responsibility competition rules within inter est absolutely no question contest boards need good help can get come up good competition rules member K/C Contest Board short honest ly seems ought bet ter way appears boards April 1976 61 Effective communication two-way street nonpaid volunteer officers ing utmost make AWL kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless write--to AMA vice-president dis trict representative associate vicepresident area Complete communications link--write largely responsive initiate rules changes although obviously board members may write rules proposals aa indi viduals wish present sys tern appears bit chaotic boards faced very difficult task trying mesh often conflicting proposals seems contest boards should charged initiating rules changes imputs possible re sponsible sources further seems likely special interest groups should primary source exper tise should chartered AMA OKI have fanned flames little bit have outlined definitive procedure suggested approach What think Other Issues Let fan another flame little bit governing body devotes much effort money competitor invest significantly manners domestic well international competition Personally feel competition Life Blood hobby would die absolutely no question mind would far different thing incentive development fostered competition much invest aspect hobby Should invest community relations grass roots sup port better flying sites Should contimue substantial invest ment international competition ever increasing costs Should support competitive events propor tion evident national interest about hearing out modeldom What kind burning issue bothering maybe youre just happy go along crowd griping some knuckelhead AMA sticks rule doesnt make sense never taking time get volved will try represent know what want otherwise its must also recognize will have intelligently ha evaluate conflicting ideas reach reasonable position various issues lets have Delawws District ef Cnhbia@ Maryland @ North Carnilna e Virginia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding Dial IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanitam MD 20801 Or Ronald McNally AMA 55785 has con sented represent Oistrict IV Control Line Contest Board toughest jobs Oistrict has will certainly forced curtail personal activity handle work us members district interested Control Line about thinking about write give him feelings rules mat ters now study future proposals tell him appreciate working behalf address 6118 Bardu Avenue Springfield VA 22152 comes job highly recommended very well qualified handle position Ron already up ears work attempting fill Bill Paudues mighty shoes Please write Ron opin ions control line rules issues ideas concerning C/L competi tion Let take opportunity remind Ron other Oistrict IV officers column available time message would wish broadcast may write col wan anytime feel have much say Please probably fastest way reach members Ron s appointment CLCB representa tive voting member big news Oist IV will certainly affect national competitive scene well Just look record work ganization accomplishments mbde Bill Pardue during term Also news Oistrict IV nation modelers very recent ad dition Carl Maroney AMA 400 headquarters staff Assistant Executive Oirector As direct assistant John Worth Carl responsible John Executive Council perform duties Executive Oirector absence other programs assignments made him John Worth So now finally Academy has someone lighten load EO should allow John perform efficiently broaden activities Carl 32 has already very long string credits organization AMA previous employer Vitro Labs As staff specialist Vitro interface between lab Navy Tartar missile program given very responsible job after performing both mechanical electronic design departments As modelers primarily interest ed Carls modeling activities chief interest has RC Soaring last 10 years Before power RC tyro coming control line background Most around world mem bers National Soaring Society will remember name editor organizations magazine Sailplane maybe dont know Carl founders East Coast Soaring Society organizational efforts others course built council soar ing enthusiasts four local clubs first special interest groups believe ECSS first group go over thousand member mark also pioneered use booths trade shows show others services Carl first president served two terms after taking editorship newsletter took paper through its adolescence ECSS Journal NSS Sailplane Carl also headed up Soaring Ad visory Group its first chairman hand ling original rules proposals eventual approval Going back little Carl active OCRC secretary helped organize institute large clubs gradual change board form government course Carl has worked usual Contest Oirec tors chores other club activities has learning AMA organi zation ropes past 6 8 years Willow Grove Ooylestown Lakehurst Nutchinson Carl brings analyt ical mind organization training heck lot enthusiasm job headquarters Good luck both Ron Carl Oist IV votes yet- Associate VPs will announce appointments next month hope got X2 vote Alabama 0 Florida S Geertia naippi to Also VSmith Carolina 9 Termemee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII Dist V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Annociat Vio-Prnidotn Siohnd Taokna 107 White aba Soc00V111n SC 29403 0mm Jo1np 5941 moo,nr Siad Calmanbo 55 31904 WoLanqhlin 4140 Feon Ct 0140. Pnoocol FL 32503 lain RodrbOmmn 510 5th St OOt Villa ajos asyomon Ponoto nioo meig FOnok Sotmomit. 2400 Wont Bad 500 Wonhoilin TO 37203 JO tthitlny 1605 Woodland Doentor AL 35601 Joib Wood PD Son 127 SooOba OS 39350 got winner folks. shown left John Martin Miami Florida John AMA Oist 5 HAM OF THE YEAR197 5 know proud him am ever modeler deserv ed such honor John does Thats Rt awarding him permanent trophy Miami Jerry Wagner helped day caught surprise did John it? Listen few years ago started MIAMA Club Miami Indoor Aircraft Model Assoc recruited Oade County Parks & Rec nept Sponsors finagled use Goodyear Blimp Hanger put together Free Flight Indoor Club featuring little funny peanut biplanes triplanes mono planes larger 13 inches overall fun club fun flyins fun contests FUN everything Along way John group gradually made up own rules rule package now copied over Indoor world mimiced England France may day find itself AMA Role book reject ed 75 will resubmitted 76 group few club members gathered last Sunday snapped myself courageous intrepid group never assembled L R John Martin Ken 62 Model Aviation Wolfinger Dan Kilgore Sr Mike Laughlin Chuck Slater Allen Honey Kevin Smith Jim Sanders seated LR Dick Kelso Cliff McCallum Bill Hiscock Fred McCal lum So great has Dr Johns impact door Modeling recruited help run 1975 MATS INDOOR Lake Charles folks saw em action nobody looking HELP other stress teamwork training help Juniors Seniors share skills young gentleman toy plane Mr Fred McCallum holding scale Fokker keep flying Out win dow Super Bowl 1974 Dick McGraw MAN YEAR tireless work Jim Kirkland Memorial well deserved 1975 Dr John Martin will 76? Maybe YOu will win Maybe woman will win can say can unravel mysteries murky future? Grateful acknowledgements Jerry Wagner aided immeasurably Ann Wagner supplied yummy break fast Jim Stewart drove over. 3 lovely ladies L R Margaret Gill Patty Sark Ruth Brocious Margaret stepping down Pres WINGS Women National Glider Soaring ladies Dist S want join organization exclusively women write new Pres Barbara Robinson 5841 Shafer Rd Lansing Mich 48910 Tell sent you. Patty Art Sark picture last Oct Ruth Newsletter Ed Tampa 74 good Aint cute Did read what Dave Mayor Club President said Daytona Beach RC Assoc Newsletter other day Dont miss nomination Might change what dont like keep what like way lot easier IMPEACHMENT youre right Dave. Bob Sue Crysler sent beautiful little book Sue wrote called Christmas Tide about mermaids Xmas Sue illustrated GCRC people George Batiuk President MACH Huntsville plenty mad cuz didnt mention recent contest OK OK George dont get mada peachy fling flang next year guys. Illinois ana 0 Kentucky uri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dint VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1180510 Annociato VicePreaidnnte Seen Early 4505 CrateS Sr nvilln ICY 40229 Robert Gill 216 Stately Luan Sprlenfinid IL 62704 Job, Matthiaa 5034 I4adinra Dr.Apt CFt Wayne 1046005 Sidnay COllar 524 cerriathia Ct Croon Vig IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Pad 1640 Maywlek Or. teaiaqton KY 40504 Phillip Sullivan 3021 SprIng Valley CS. Anderson IN 46011 Rebart Vojaloonk 7019 Chantnet non. Needridge II 0015 have appointed two new Associate Vice Presidents Indiana first John Jack Matthias member Fort Wayne Flying Circuits Jack flies several types R/G models including Scale Glider has bean full scale pilot over thirty years has Naval Aviator FAA Adminis trator Engineering Supervisor Manager electronics firms has Executive Board Fly ing Circuits six years has addi tional modeling experience newsletters public relations Im sure Jack will keep well informed about modeling area second appointee Phil Silk Sullivan President CIA Central Indiana Aeromodelers active competitive Free Flight flyers midwest Editor CIA Informer newsletter Math teacher Anderson Indiana still need couple volunteers Missouri Kentucky received letter Ray Hayes Treasurer LOFT League Flight Thermal Fort Wayne Indiana Soaring club started year ago four members has grown twentyeight held two sanctioned contests last year produce news letter presently geared promot ing new members hand out copies newsletter interested spectators club contests other activities flying field has tentatively selected FAt R/C Soaring team selec tion contests thia year Ray said sailplane flyers believe AMA people having diffi cult time accepting R/C sailplanes part modeling can assure isnt proof lies Executive Council vote send American team World Soaring Championships South Africa ia true AMA doesnt promote new events Im sure fly ers would resent inteference tried write rules regulations something dont fly ourselves support new events after have become established latest R/C Soaring Control Line FAT Combat Combat will official event 1978 World Championships control line flyers considering teem selec tion program start spring sounds like good event maybe Ill try myself attended meeting Chicago Pylon Club last night Pylon flyers came far away St Louis Area Rockford discuss contests sch eduled next summer CPC has unique idea called Special Sponsor Program someone has thinking starting R/G Pylon racing feels technology skills required just too much CPC will assign seasoned veteran help get started will assist selection checking radio equipment selection airplane hints building strong snd light sel tion breakin engines selection props coach fly pylons until can handle course come meetings will find question ask will answered possible CPC members friends ground exchange information freely air its man himself live competition Spirit 76 entering lot modelers Flyers over country experimenting readying models attempts Worlds Records have speed job ready attempts 5cc 10cc classes other modelers know trying various helicopter sail plane endurance H/C medals pre dict several new records year its about time US gets again Its time get models ready 76 Hats wouldnt surprised see over 2000 contestants year Ill probably enter dozen events should have fun Ill make sure save some time visit museum maybe Ill see Iowa 0 Michigan mota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dist VII Vice-President PO Sax 1104 Birmiagham MI 48012 Last months column inadvertently o mitted listing names addresses Associate VicePresidents carry over past term Jack Josaites no means intended wipe out appointments will however review confirm part total dis trict Associate VP team subject continuing interest serving have yet able contact fellows will irssaediately William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph MI 49085 Phil Cartier 6680 Lucia Lane #18 Fridley MN 55432 Keith McClure 5703 Terrace Dr Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morriasey 14100 W Park Ave New Berlin WI 53151 Saturday January 24 Mats planning meeting day Dayton meeting session 9 am about 1 am Sun day morning can no doubt read detail about Hats other sections Model Aviation highlights Indoor Fairgrounds Coliseum within hour other Hats activities 65 ceiling duplicate Detroit floor area 111 225 feet plus sur rounding grandstand seating Outdoor Free Flight Springfield Airport less hour Wright Field four miles college dorm accommodations Wittenberg College capacity 400 free f light ers will like Springfield fiveminute maxes unless wind up threaten ing put models out sight too soon case will back down threeminute maxes decision made category directors before flying starts 7 am Yea 7 am field available 6 am 430 pm AMA events start 7 am, FAT events start 6 am flown rounds Several AMA events like Cargo Payload Scale unofficial events will held Wright Field April1976 63 evenings 5 pm 9 pm Dont gripe about Springfield closing 430 pm did well negotiate Control Line Radio Control Wright Field Loca tion work hanger HQ function still developing Additional dorm capa city 600 U Dayton close RC Soaring Springfield plenty space everyone SAM Nats plans still developing may Wright Field advance Nets use Springfield Coli seum particular result hard work Bucky Servaites present ed Nets Executive Committee completely negotiated contract use coliseum after chasing down Akron West Baden University Cincinnati other possibilities Springfield first developed possibility Don Lowe new Diat III VI parallel quiries Bucky participated sev eral meetings airport city state Air National Guard AMA officials develop details Bucky really should spending time preparing Indoor World Championships top man US team Conversation Johnny Clemens Dayton broached idea District vii meeting apparently has hap pened previous years large scale would personally attend probably John Worth sounds like good way begin term office invite district look around facilities occasion some might otherwise together meeting Lans ing Milwaukee Agenda about 1 flying sites 2 need AMA Arkansas siana Mexico homa 0 Teoao VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank 01st VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankeoohip Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Prexidonts 000 Avecill 9117 La Ocorocee 55 Amcquorqoo 11 Nod Romeo 523 0 Lebanon Suiphot LA 70663 Frank Osborne ckay N Little Rock AR 72116 Obo Tomy 00 545 Ricbrdon T5 75000 now well new club year 1976 Bicentennial year new club officers should well duties hope abuse club officer has take getting yet Nope feel made mistake letting elect would nice whole club membership did its best work new officers make great bicen tennial club year Ever thought about becosmuing leader member AMA several ways achieve leader status Administration usual method others involve little work Become CD leader member also Now anoth er way Become B/C Pattern C/I Stunt judge too will get leader membership Has club got older members seldom fly anymore Get back action again becoming judge will keep active will keep supply qualifi ed judges contests Four years ago council went twoyear cycle rules done several reasons First give contest rules boards enough time act rules brought year cycle enough time get work done forever holding up printing rule book Now completing first twoyear cycles still hold ing up printing rules book next reason twoyear cycle contestant year rule book finally came out re build contest season year models obsolete him twoyear cycle fine new rule book out yet already complaining will take twoyears change yet printed rule book Got invite attend Dallas Rounders CL Modeler Year Club Banquet Went last year will back year something other clubs might copy gives chance honor own members gets members together big midwinter meeting gives chance take out moma can dress up wives get chance get together com pare notes Gives chance see slob pit area dressed up Some times can shock Once again thanks club editors newsletters Took twoweek vaca tion Florida stack waiting got home Oh yes Florida fine sick time brought kingsized cold back Texas Hi point trip indoor contest run CD John John Martin Colorado as 0 Nebraska h Dakota h Dakota Wyoming Ix DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton 01st IX Vice-Prexident 1401A Sooth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 67211 last months column stated would publish month list new Associate VP appointments also asked input advice volunteers assist making new appointments However forgot lead time three weeks getting column AMA Headquarters would -have time receive help asked appointments will next column XTP COLUMN LEAD TIME executive council voted publish AMA Magazine points strongly emphasized have last minute press time section order provide AMA mesobers fresher up minute news Included last minute section AMA News Competition Newsletter President V P columns fairly standard lead time approxi mately 60 days magazines-that news happening today will included meg receive 60 days now partly depending mail service VP columns Model Aviation however typical deadline date copy AMA Headquarters general ly 18th 19th month column will magazine print ed mailed about 10th following month AMA members receiv ing copy NA about 15th month again depending quality mail service area rate news section MA should reach AMA members almost fast old Monthly Nailing Competition Newsletter 30 days fresher standard meg practice COLORADOS 3RD ANNUAL MODEL BUILDERS EXPOSITION Rolf Norstog AMA 50917 Lakewood Colorado has invited 76 3rd Annual Model Builders Exposition held Jefferson County Fairground 15200 N 6th Ave Golden Colorado April 25th am accepting invita tion attend Expo features manufacturers exhi bits local hobby dealers clubs booths UC FF RC rocket boat train models display Swap sell sessions awards drawings flying demonstrations add up make some kind Expo Dont miss Host sponsor 3rd annual Expo Model Museum Flying Club info Expo call John Allen Area Code 303 985-3268 Ralph Mroch 303/7559478 Exhibitor tables $400 manufacturer exhibit tables $2000 reservations checks should made April 9th sent Wally Leiper 605 5 46th Boulder Colorado 80302 DIST IX AREA MEETING District IX meeting would seem natural held just before 3rd Annual Exposition noted above anyone club willing help set up meeting Saturday evening April 24 Denver area Contact soon times wastin just received $200 check trans mittal AMA Headquarters Huron Prop Busters Club Huron South Dakota donation towards AMA purchase Hutchinson property check donation too unusual two points No 1 Huron Prop Busters have just 12 members No 2 committment made fore site selection made stipulation being money used AMA property purchase DIST IX NOMENCLATURE * Topclass newsletter Topeka Control Line Association * Turbulent Tissue newsletter MACK Model Airplane Clubs Kansas * GI Modellers AssociationClub Grand Island Nebraska DIST IX PROGRAM OF THE MONTH * From SMRCC Newsletter Feedback 64 Model Aviation Paul Cook Editor Shawnee Mission KS K/C Club will have program some kind means new officers have swallow flaming scale models Aeronca Champs doing splits Arizona C California ii C Nevada C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisoim Dint X Vice-President 1100 West Show Frenno CA 93111 Aesoolato VloePreeldeete Robert nareos 901000 5050 iSmi Sr 000 BC 96701 Ed Sagorlin 2751 0 C,Se11 Ave Toceon AZ 85719 John Peed 4269 Speke dr See Jose CA 95136 Jim Scerhoroogh See 393 Lasedele CA 90260 GroSgor WilJjes 161 PesOs St See 505000 CA 92069 missed last club meeting sure attend next have requested chartered club District X vote retaining replacing Contest Roles Board members have re quested Northern California clubs greater Los Angeles area clubs vote retaining replacing Associate Vice Presidents areas individ ual help needed Other districts have followed lead having elections Associate Vice Presidents because has demonstrat ed works Apparently election process has never previously attempted select ing Contest Rules Board members because suggestion would popularity contest best man job would voted dont agree Its true AMA members notorious nonvoting apathy until obtained communica tive effort embodied magazine members really pushed very hard vote Im pushin ya now Vote serious problem Dis trict X over contest rule situa tion really pointed out methods use obtain membership clearance rule change woefully inadequate hue cry always raised after rule has passed simply means make noise adequately informed pending change spite pre-publication Competition Mews also Contest Rules Board meatber vote adequate input members negatives say AMA should overly concerned about Contest Rules Board problems because less ten percent total membership competition minded Well let tell ten precent comes 100% benefit labors ten percent whatever aspect aircraft modeling strikes fancy Contest Roles Boards entitled receive massive improvements working tools should have least two meetings year travel expenses should paid AMA should allowed better communications mem bers through Competition News through AMA subsidized district con test rules meetings should al lowed what must have provide membership new rulebook before competition year starts WAM had 27th annual Parade Champions Concord January 10th Looked like about 300 people present perpetual trophies very beautiful lots privileg ed help present some group winners WAM President Jerry Imboden won trophies needed two other people help carry perpetual trophies pretty good-sized know Conejo K/C Modelers Newsletter January 1976 outstanding member ship questionnaire prepared editor Norm Blessum 955 Camino La Maida Thousand Oaks CA 91360 questionnaire has two pages questions designed provide club officers what members want way activity what interested what would offer etc Write Norm ask him send copy Its too early start planning attend MAC show Anaheim Convention Center May 1 expect have traditional District X meet ing about 730 pm evening convention center hopirg AMAs entire Executive Council will Alooka o ana C Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dint XI Vice-Presidotl 1411 NW lSltt Street Seanila WA 98111 Aseociete Vicepresidents Dick Carson 3029 eof fees 5 Spokeoc WA 99205 Al Colver 231 palrbeehe Pocetello ID 03201 Simon DrOnes St 1 Bce 48 eroadview MT 59015 Robert 5 Staliok 1120 Shady Lone 516meV OR 97321 number model clubs great state Alaska Five have heard way another will tell about get informa tion club quite active since some detailed information received will first covered David Unrub secretary-treasurer group located North Kenai Dont rush map because isnt map know hodgepodge residences machine shops refineries spread over 100 square miles eastern shore Cook Inlet roughly north Kenai map club has five whole members fly mostly K/C club organized last spring aft er having two summers flying under belts members have taught selves fly can guess has painful Although club small inactive Last spring two taught minicourse junior high school class built Mid west Cardinal installed three channel radio OS15 last day course member class 15 got five minutes stick time collective creation didnt put scratch plane club called North Kenai MAC flew plane summer finally just wore Out have promised repeat class spring Last summer club thought would get some help invited club Anchorage come down fly Labor Day Anchorage 180 miles away narrow twolane windy paved road two members Anchorage showed up Kenai group delighted worked week strip donated local bar owner Anchorage flyers said excellent location hoped Kenai group would invite back flew day long time about forty cars people lined up watching first time Kenai group ever seen other R/Cers learned bundle October Kenai group sta tic display shopping center Kenai David titnruh volunteered babysit models ten took along kit work ha wouldnt get bored Dave never got take lid off box people poured through exhibit asking him leave until could bring friends back etc Most club got materials through mail until parttime hobby shop organized Judging number radios kits sold Kenai club should really expand next year Besides sending information above David also sent some good sug gestions concerning juniors scale Model Aviation suggestions good have sent parties think would interested following quote Davids letter Its too late advice issue nevertheless firmly strongly believe AMA should purchase property Nutchinson dont stop Ill never fly Im sure Alaska low list possible AMA sites dont usually understate far years come owned sites may sites AMA can raise mon ey club cant probably neither can Nutchinson club David also offered send some pic tures am sure kind pic tures would welcome would ap propriate get some pictures Model Aviation us interested what goes Alaska area re cent pipeline news has distorted some mental image Alaska minds Wheeley Winter would glad hear David pictures magazine useful would appre ciated recent issues Mod el Aviation contained some information pictures publication Ill risk wrath HQTR staff put column wont accept us will take time read colutnn would like thank publically taking time write David letter very informative contained some good suggestions club congratulated what have accom plished May luck good dur ing coming year about wraps up time Nope made Symposium district meetings winter need communication get bet ter acquainted April 1976 65 YOUTH COTITTEE REPORT ED ABRAM OUAQUAGA NY 13826 old mail bag little heavier month several comments reports welcome Star Skippers newsletter Ed Whitten after absence several months arent sure reason missing issues assume what ever problem its resolved Terry Rimert Cecil Field NAS Flori da sent rather long request informa tion regarding job Youth Com mittee its members what money get Maybe its too long since explained old Monthly Mailing Ill go over high spots again First Com mittee strictly volunteer anyone interested kids modeling eligible membership Committee inform al no meetings subcommittees forth main job members has operate annual Nate Delta Dart program try come up ways get kids modeling keep interested Weve made slide shows mov ies written outlines speeches lesson plans teachers anything else might help cause As far money goes told Terry couldnt answer what funds since never think got impression AMA scholar ship discontinued money would turned over Youth Com mittee No such thing John Worth did say scholarship stopped hed favor using money provide prizes Juniors AMA con tests speculation money become available Committee would have no voice would used beyond making recommendations NQ As said strictly unofficial Terry also expressed desire see column used exchange ideas youth programs told him thats exactly what weve trying promote lack ideas Unless guys out write cant very well tell others whats going Some months werent Patty Sak Ed Whitten d have no mail latest pat tys Pinkie way gives evidence club really active although Patty hasnt given update wheth er efforts have resulted cor responding increase youth participation Terry took exception remarks f voring some sort handicap system think assumed favored classes flying dont think theres need great concern area ex cept RC since other classifications already have limits imposed area power Ron Van Putte mentioned problem column suggested change point system might help Out agree might move people out Class faster still wont help kid can afford lowpowered plane less competition type radio RC few places guy can reasonably certain success can afford has no place competition should available everyone havent seen yet expect some future contest somebody will show up programmed trans mitters has punch button get perfectly executed maneu ver radios available now its matter time until youll able get fully programable set Short outlawing whole list fea tures therell no way run contest based entirely ability still say reasonable thing will handicap models control systems give everyone equal shot winning Back news Gene Nartmangruber Newport News Va sent excellent report regarding program hes using Boys Club Brainbusters MAC pro vides instruction boys build either NLG Dart hold fly ing sessions Starting month club will have advanced classes five boys time building Comet beginner series first five finish theyll pick another group Sounds like good way sure theres lots dividual instruction youre interest ed details Genes address 210 Woodroof Rd Newport Mews Va 23606 lucky well have some pictures somewhere showing some Genes kids action Keep cards letters coming Endwell NY Homer Brink Elementary School Corey Brooks took pictures about 40 contestants Cub Pack #209 participating Delta Dart Contest Above L Winners LR Cris Heath 1st Andy DeNardo 3rd Bobby LaComb 2nd Tin Pros ineki 4th Above R Myron Cary directed event passes out rubber motors youngsters Left Rev Paul Mathis three winders/timers puts 15 turns 16tol winder kids thus same flight potential Right Prizes consisted homemade trophies Cary ribbons certificates kit donated local hobby shop Delta Darts tops starting 66 Model Aviation Boys Club members Delta Darts Newport News Va Program spon sored Brainbusters MAC--see story details Hartmangruber photo
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/04
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L r BACKGROUND--1975 FAI MEETINGS BY JOHN 1RTH AMA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR year committees Federation Aeronautique Internationale FAI meet make decisions concerning world champion ships other international competitions world records model aircraft FATs Committee International Aero Modeling ClAM pronounced seeom does job 1975 meeting held Paris France December 4 5 Some years ago back sixties AMA able send about half dozen representatives annual ClAM meet ings possible because National Aeronautic Association NAA official US representative FAT categories sport aviation generous free transportation ar rangement get people across ocean number available seats per year such transportation gradually declined NAA reduce its spon sorship various sport aviation repre sentation FAT meetings AMA NAAs designated US aeromodeling representa tive ClAM got 2 3 seats recent years annual Paris meet ing although NAA still able con tinue sending AMA world championship teams Europe Because reduced attendance coinci ded changes ClAM rules concerning representation meetings loss seats detrimentaladditional re presentatives would have permit ted participate anyway rules got changed 1975 subsequent meetings having representa tives would beneficial What happened ClAM decid ed allow its subcommittee members vote socalled technical meetings prior final voting plenary meeting followed meant subcommittee members would have voice influence previously turn meant because US AMA members subcommittee Free Flight Control Line Scale NC Aerobatics NC Pylon NC Soaring RC helicopters would very helpful have possible Paris However AMAs free transporta tion limited cost commercial airfare prohibitive outlook maxi mum US participation ClAM meet ings looked dim some imagination luck cooperation interested groups provided solution Some previous study noted aside chartered flights cheap est overocean transportation avail able Icelandic Airlines less $400 round trip could get people NY Luxembourg between France Germany back Meanwhile basic US delegation traveling via NAA transportation would land Germany rented van VW Microbus could provide transportation get everybody Paris way Luxembourg manner transportation cost could minimized would also considerable lodging costs involved since about week away US would necessary people total package added up AMA budgeted FAT activities take alone Thats cooperation came apprised situation noted AMA could cover half cost National Miniature Pylon Racing Asso ciation NMPNA National Society RC Aerobatics NERCA National RC Helicopter Association NRCHA agreed contribute $300 cause would assure US members ClAM Pylon Pattern Helicopter subcommittees could attend Dec meet ings Some luck helped two other situa tions US RC Soaring subcommittee member airline employee could travel low rates within AMAFAT budget National Soaring Society NES would have contrib ute Also US Free Flight sub committee member traveling Europe Continued page 56 CLUB FCC LICENSES An Illinois AMA Chart ered Club/member reported HQ understood no Club FCC Class C Cs Li censes would issued after January 1 1975 check Jeremiah Courtney AMA FCC Legal Counsel proved rumor falseno change proposed FCC Club licenses RC flyers typical rumors can sweep country about aspects aeromodelingmost usually wrong either partly entirely Thanks Gerald Case Aero Club Chicago bringing NQ attention typically erroneous rumor could dis pelled BEHIND THE SCENES76 NATS PLANNING largest ever allAMA planning con ference National Model Airplane Championships took place Jan 24 Dayton Ohio Approximately 3D key AMA leaders gathered Airport Inn work out details daily event schedul ing personnel staffing logistics facilities requirements critical item all-budgeting Represented members AMAs Nationals Executive Committee Dayton model club leaders officers following special interest organizations NFFS National Free Flight Society NMPRA National Miniature Pylon Racing Association NSSCA National Society RC Aerobatics SAM Society Antique Modelers Invited unrepresented National Soaring Society Prin cipal AMA officers President Johnny Clemens Texas SecretaryTreasurer Earl Witt Pennsylvania Executive Director John Worth Virginia VicePresident Don Lowe Ohio VicePresident Hardy Brodersen also NFFS Executive Director Michigan Indoor Committee Chairman Bucky Servaites Ohio Key AMA Hats officials Ron Morgan Pennsylvania Jan Sakert California three 75 Category Directors Il linois Bob Vojalavek CL Kemp Bunting RC Dave Shipton scale Ohio area club leaders Bill Hager also re presenting NMPMA Tom Cavanaugh Dick Kastoer Bill Hale also representing SAM Dave Brown Bill Miller Mike Mueller Illinois represented NSRCA others participated helpful developing information concerning 76 Nats reported Competition News section months Model Aviation magazine also available AMA NQ requestplease send stamped selfaddressed envelope Aside meeting results important aspect conference give take atmosphere prevailed throughout 15 hours 9 am Mid night Suggestions proposals offered modified approved step step process covering basics Bats planning Representatives cate gory interest able see work Out mutual problems other Hats Committee scope Nets operation also bacame clearly evident involving problems site layout accommodations April 1976 55 AMA HQ Executive Oirector including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 806 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 76 Nats Planning Cont coennunications contracts coordination coexpromine event size almost hO conpetition events during nook period over u hundred hay ficialo anointed doessninore leant 1500 contestante possibly 2000 thin year inuny sores two Ohio air fieldo Oright Springfield both near layto problems other con tests men multiplied timen over Lmst paints almost breaheves operation direatoonts including thousands dollura worth 0014 OQ support came within $1000 matching income total 064000 eapeosas 0970 Osts mntioipaten about 070000 ineepenses inflation plus new cost items Ohio compared Louis lane 74 sot breakeven operation again thin goal despite higher cost due lilalihood con testants 76 since thin much heavily mcdvlerpopuleted pert country plus economics involving loss traveo napennen isespectad novae high sO costs wt thout rmx sing entry fees 76 Nuts planning 00sf eresce goed emample currant 02414 planniog policymaking utiliehog icouta ell interested forties arrive practical compromism factors conflicting desires demands succeas thin ccofmranoe thus encourages forth er steps direction joint psetinipatino spe cial interest represestativen 14014 officers Its good trand mutual benefit St soon becomes eoodent Nets plan ning ,oefereoca compromises necessary 00 detmils interact end cam accomodated bending eattiso stretching fit various situations madic Control emam ple arent enough hours icaseven dmy operation eves going 0 am o pm duy provide flying everyono would lihe have 00th rytos sod Aerchatics Scale nosy contestasts must fly four time Thato thet seems prarticml 0 pylon terms maspoove safety cimilarly Aerobstica flights limited four time using 2 siten end 2 flight lines Aero botics flight past eros use up abOut 6000 faet Convey length beosuse would too much either Pylon Aerobmtics opernte fur 12 hours day use separate crews 6 hours flight time per dsp much planning goes goich smooth awitch ff100 Pattern eoch day plamoing also slice eeather factors Oscause possi bility early mornnng fog Pylon fliers go firot dufthay dont seed higher ceilings Aerobatics 0 Siera moat have Also allowmmca made fof fain interruptions-is week soamler flying thara mm almost always several hours rain problems four Aerobatics classes Novice Advanoed repOrt Mmstmra plus two Pylon Quarter Nidgat mod formula plus two classas OC Scale 02414 Sport saves very full days flying cnn scheduled about 200 Aerobotic fliers 160 Pylon uboot fifty Scala Sioce room other hind flying such schodule OC Soaring needs separate nina permits Scaring cpmrate 3 days almost unlimited nombers flying simoltaoeouslyeith foar winches launching modelo continuously Its much nba same other cat egcfiea Imch has its special problemo Control line enemple needs five ha nic creas Spead Anrobmtics Combmt nuciog Carrier free flight neads two power nonpowno Scale needs three OC ff CL 1411 together Nato involves over 40 separate competi tion events over 600 awards pee nested Trophy din tribution itocif logistical nightmare years has hems aetremely ccnpliceted frustra ting used given out very long drawn out award ceremony aboodcnmd ehen events increased yond practicality singlocatemony Sc system dmily pickup ceotral locmticn tried aeveral yearn Thia too problem Thia yaar n Oats planning coafersaca produced still another varIation--deems tralieod distribution avant dir ector taking care con trophy awards day may seem s simple obvious prooedsre sot events operating different hours same halfday ragoires oomph outed distribution procedure get right trophies right place ut right time Throughoot Oats plamalag such oum ems problems thrashed oat tspacially important sharing egaipmant supplies Ileetrical generators rA systems stop eatohes calculators vehi cles tables chairs eat ensios cords rope acter juge tmnts end other items passed around compli cated sharing sohedole Otherwiae rant items would prohihitive far beyond already great isnestoent has bees made over years Nets materials contrast 2 3 day meats sustained pace Nets activity 7 days strains abilities sod facilities emaisam OC Aerobatics judging 7 days inarwoin pertiouker problemitreqoicen lot people doing cradibly difficult tiring job many hoors Putting thia together aith prob loins cooesonicaticss electrical power leaping generators going continuously food refreshments fiald toilets tents Sb down ehen winds came parking crowd control trash pichup maoy other details involves extensive aspenolve logistical arrasgoments Ot moot coordinstion hue dm45 volunteer officials ma sure enough help available right place right time Thats goal its difficult achieve especially tha member volunteers given hour day lens needed eguipeent branko down weather inter ferma cao has times mess 505 mostly works out doe lot good people mahing super efforts nolve problams also works cut because plan ning stages various groups involved leers appreciate coemos problems y interact xc frem flight Control Line Scale people work other category gets fair shake abc loaro bend modify demands op erating tha soon basis eons important give aod take io under standing egoul Its under stood arsondereumpensatad way officials can paid justice thair efforts Out plemaing booed equal compensation Aside half doeae top officials eho gat slightly dna much great yr tenponsihility get travel compessotiom booed per mila ooaimam radius 100 milan adds op 000 easimam per official may also eneb geta free nights lodging local oullage dorm f day worked thats itno food allowance easy euma further aoey 100 miles hot thay own Sts part tha annual miracle makes Ness possiblawathout three people Oats could happex year due location Nets far populous area 74 71 plan use mora local paupla littla no campensation means maey ineoperienced nato personnel will Sovolved planning problem therefore develop satis factorily mined group Na te vets aewenmero fortunstely tha Ihic araa has produced large nombar enthusiastic vol onteors w ho have offered earsices ordar up front naw Om part action also appeaf ha spirit wantiog shca can aell better others have done job before Thats tha good provided ant husiasm can blended responsi bility kamahow make eork typical Nets problem people initially volunteer work Oats drop out before during evant good part Slats planning therefore provide fleaibility backop arronge masts keep oparetioss going man power gets thin gate hogs undertahing truly worlds biggest modal Onet way look et somber days hours per sonnel contestants events etc Ivery year its gamble bat odds against disaster era hedged years eaperiexce rombinatios good officials working together 76 Nets plaxoing date indicates could biggest best year evar planniag aimed towurd end 1975 FAI MEETIN6S Continued page 55 port ci ho job nveroeua xc nidr trip no Curio would ut miniool cost cod rho nood f bob cho National free flight Society SIrS Only too hitohen developed lue job coemitteests OC Aerobatics Scale CL nubocamittee mombero could make trip sn substitutes encopt other officially gualifiod Coo repre sestatiews could attend month 090 eut 02014 president cool d cover CL meet nog othor 01 ropresestetivas could cover Scale ucd Aorobutics once prohles unloed laot minute previounly appointed otficial SS coting delegoto Joho Spoldiny 0200 yicePreoidett district 4 lad job conflict caused travel cancelix tion So 0250 president John Clomeno going anywuf load tha 10 dele gation lice lie 0240 ByLows Ce spoosihility Ccc 011 fAl mutteca would outing dologate io place Spald cog sot coc core hitch deceloord Clex oso truvel arrangements peceestod lie leavito whet tho others did Tie Ocs sibilityceisced u lute arrival ic Paris So utill cnn anew contingency p1cc wan unciod cut 1001 Oorcsey 02014s oewly hired asuluteot Ixecutive lirector uculd go over Iceluodic Aitlisco alcog diem ho would bo donigoat ed oltornate Cloacon TIns Ourcoop ufcnr icrecaivo iriefing Worth ubo tacloically nun ottending us 1100 necretury rather 0201 ropresentative d oule auto rhoc tho 05 hod legally occeptod voting ropre unstotivo Cloross trowel problomo 0100 Clucosop would got good nn-the-jnb treicing experienoc fcr ha cork follow Pioully turned cut uv ondod up Paris aenes represoctatioou4 Jolt Clomeco got tixe 05 cOt ing dolegato Carl aorcscy alteroota Dan Pruou Chairman BC Soaring suboomlt tee Adam Outtlor 11 Pylon suhcnemiltoe John Ourkam 01 ielicopteraobccrmittoe John Worth 110 Secretary worked out ca plosned tacloncal meetango zero covered und Clem ens experts oach category ad 56 Model Aviation vina hin voting during fhsol meeting day no question huving ispvrncoroptenzotativao annual Patio meetinga major imonetecce 00 intetOnts ninply no better cap influence thinking nor fovor or people tn got educated tn what othera outside 00 think can work momo effectively get inter national ronperation zopafully have worked cut petters financing future representatives tin specialized subcommittee mact inga Thesugh 0240 sharing eith ap propriate special interest orgasheation thoocoto ouch repreaantntins have 00000 work togother uith group eutuel honetlt 02414 good poaltios tale whole coot stone subaidiaing world championohip teems including sevenul new onoa come plus absorbing new inoteuaaa PAT frasohine taco already greutly eacaloting 101 hudSon bapond zhat ban boon octual reoulto nI nbc Dec 71 COO acetings oem reported month Conpotitico Sewn ooction lOodol Aekotiom mognaino report indicanos ochioeod uboot 955 objootheen tending avecings almost oIl nf nor proposals unto udoptod oont proposals hy other ccuntrieo tic t wo wore faeor got rejected cur onot nigoifloant fail ure concomnod 01 ff100 wero nut ebb get pmoponal foe formula Ivomnion mAO reoxog accepted Adom Settler tnuohos nov reason report Sot cthems worn also renponoiblo Scee onontries cur knoeledgo poeticipato Pylon lacing acticitien ented agoisot no lad ecral obligation tc abatain hut did sot Soxe warn simply ogaisut onto chongina noon aftot 1914 changes opproved Others felt pro posal wan ton 10 omientod net suIt wo lost thin issue thia pear decisive negative votra coin tens lantern oxtico bloc concteles nay have heon inaction tie de feat eselior thin nooting 1500 pro posals changa Peon Plight rules things happen nometimen international modol politics hut did much better simply winning ocee bonn9 some sod maybe neat year can improse things further Thans what tha PAl game abnuto constant striving f bettaring world ictamoatiosal aemomodalieg made higgeot effort 7h hopo no top thot 1976 PERSONAL VIEWPOINTS BY CARL RONEY OBSERVER AND ALT VOTING DELEGATE Canting together hotel famnase Cumin just block PAT nf 0 ice lnoated lS delegetino afoot Wodneoday evening Sec 3 getting briofad Clemens comti concerning itinorary Thursdny ond friday uctuel meeting days 0dh am Thursday tho P01 meeting room boeing minproaontntives renewing old noqualot anoen 000 soeting new delegotos Thy group wan conoonod o lergo mom whieb first inprossion oppaumed natisfoctomp oven though up liho grade scinol dana mono 1971 aession tho dO wan opesod hy thin foesidost Sandy P hoe 00ff finland oddeesoed tin nnm nittino ouch noon nonner en n local model club cooductnitsometlngn couldnt help feel onofusint no cc ant tirnugi tent sixty aicutos lis tening tn schedule onme pmooeduCeu colegonnsccrcirpoaaibia identify unewoomor oxoept 15 pomticipa tion una identu Clod noor tugs Saving no easy method enoognico Oneict delegoto waited oppor nuow tino ask snmecne delega ynllooicg thin hickoff introduction main body nepomotod no antvcd nbc sermon technical nubocemittee ocetioga held throughout first day Since anwe thron meetings wore boing cooducted nimnltanenusly progrosaivoly won impooni ble f onemo dinlegotion participate tion ne woo forcod uttend meetings hiocountCy internet Al though neeti 090 techinoal se turo gvt involved tiovo strong dincusnion Cach agenda men sno votod although decininon wore cosolusivo tiap norva Only recoamendatinno ninat days mean ings appoaro tic technical aeon ga serve purponin timanhing out onne differences following day full agonda gone through again everyone otteodance final voting items no dosit 00 offomt gave us edge warn able mew mepresentativen sub committee neeti oga luring tic Plenary venting tie official delegates could vota seat ing arrasgenent around Clemens placed tic cay oubonamittee eambemn bend connultatiun 004 advice noting category came up thus enouring 00 position followed nut rinpreneota tiess guidance lyon werin dif ficulties bacoose conflicting opinions previously taceived 02414 meeAamn differescee roanleod fore en official 05 ponition could detnoolond 020A president ultimate responsibility deciding way voto problem wxs compounded shortness time tn develop firm ponitiona Os ull agenda mines bofore tho moetingo Thin timo thin pmoblins caunad lent thin 110 agacdx arrived 0240 midNoveOhaec copied transmitted soonmoun 02014 ainoOcera hop poaltiono review sod mesponon nedeasity imoediuto sonoos get reeponsan buck 09 prior final depomture Pario just homely gave delegwticn time digoat information Ofton tho responses members included detailed rotionale whioh required coosider oble atudy able enpreon view pointo Needloon tn 00f 00 000 vol unteer modeler expert noSeS ing fields nould effectivoly din cuss poaltion agenda itnes iawhere cur uen ding additional mom iota neotiog paid C cdv enpemto wore able spout auliocotively 011 subjects during nobonamitnee meetingo 0004 ho again during Plonary Meet ing Thin peccodure allowed thin voting delegate request permbsolon sabonemitteasember opoak no osi ject ha bahelf dolegota Soon observations upon noncbonion nf 1971 Tao meeting Ameprennonative Igypt wan attendance again after absence year before previous year delegates Oulgaria Portugal Onmunis abanot Asoncalia tin presented person foe first time Out thin 27 official voting delegatee eight 8 attended 74 meet meeting othom ottondoes wore ob servers nuboomoittee meabinto 16 nut 21 ware 0100 sot 74 perticiponto Continued page SN 1975 FAI MEETINGS Continued page 56 BY JOHN BIJRKAN RC HELICOPTER SUBCOMMITTEE first trip Paris osd ths plenary ClASs meeting enjoyable asd inter estisg sot surprises ospocted large building lecture hail facilities serving basqueta like asp selfrespecting engineers Out groat world sport aciatiun govern ing hudy hod few officos 20 o 30 foot aooti sq runs na top floor small buildiog housinq Anro Club Prance notion start puol what date oreaky atairway would eullepac Johos aside soot eatlufying see 52 sen Pros 27 nations get together discuss very polite foOlish thank goodness rules aud rugwlatioon fur model airpiase contents didnt nanotly follow cohorts soles Order bat handy pimesoff president Clues kept things track eacosplisbed lb e scat work thu ahort time available Actually meetings started unoff i nially night befero cursor pub just up utreet lintel farnese Whore delegates stayl ng As outing dinner would come straggling twos threes graetei enthusiosticully nba seatod lobbying would begin ccc seehing support P thot proposal ho discuesed neat day Theredoy delogates chuervers onmitteesen couvenod 010 am welcomed President Ourceler PAl folluwod ClAM preni dect Pimneof P eho described procedures aneouseed subcOeeeittee noel ings would located ukihin tin building C subeemittee met day largest moon free flight acule nod ecetrol 1100 elsewhere WC Pattero toci till almost eons nIc hoering 1 130 0/C Pylon 345 AC Helicop ters 347 nC electric powered 348 A good bit time wan wasted cause cenfusios over Cegliub meaning poor translation etc English people sot being able fullee fast pace discusains cosfusice between para graph combers agenda Pal Spurting Code hunk because ci typographical errors wee cessi den able abase aural obligatine en voting C onetnies lad partici pated oceteim cetegnry flyieg such S/C Pylon seppesed oh stoic voting thet subject Osil didslaometimen detrinent US Hiss li/C helicopters pre pared what happeeed John worths little premeetieg hotel room As espected lemmas proposal fur S/C hOhi copter definition rules Per cunpeti tins acme again referred tc tie eubenmit tee further study Since previous subeomittee chairman leactive due ith health aneechaimeuns needed nisne thvre isterested helicopters indicted willisgsess toserec delegate Casada Carmen sitchoce ached weeld like P him nomisate measteriting couple dozen letters let thought ne helicopters rules comes seturelly another trip Pane seat year said null After fisal seetisg dele gates lhOO hours 4 pm Per nomina tion subenmittee chairmen other gesemal matters masy delegates ad jeumned corner pub P em beer ned cokes found syself sittieg seet Chris Olsen SC subeomittee chairman across Cerren Citchece Carree ask ed ne guehif ice tiesn no would knew susleating guess buildiegeegise powered helicopters ainna 1543 directieg first two satiosal helicopters eveste country hav ing held two world records writing monthly column convinced him 00 friday Pleeary meeting held delegates etein big roes items egeeda voted menuassendations Per against em amend aeste hy subloessittees Subeneesittee Chaimees thes voted en ned finally subsnbcnmittaenhairmen Caress must have dune little lobbying because enmisated los Keynes US seceoded warren 50 other sumieatiues offered no vote required payoff trip Europe Old John worth east have figur ed nut plansed way before heevee invitadma go Paris Its great opportunity P rewrite bemmue proposal clarify things make rules safer give helicopters over lapping meters ceasials syschmepteru tandees equal ehence wish shingle ters etc beginning seetiug use delegates twok President PSI task nonnoemtain terms P cm pee sieg flAil rulieg sa president ClAM could serve memo five ye succession Clam president Seedy Pisenof P served ice oneyear cennecutive terms PAl presi dent stood fire convIction like edmeekehing inther disciplining chil dren children luet word pltheugh several nusinationa fur saw Class president oil declined PAl presideet 0014 absence preendeet duty aa sused vieepmeuudent iv gets nominated Per first viecpenaldesty uwong others needy Pineouf naturally others decline theme stood Mm P new acting President deciakese mode categories elevate tie world obmapiunship status hold world championship meeta eto etc meeting lasted until 7 pm prenideet others nt apeoher table suet have deed tired bat kept fnnetioeoeq normally calmly Ger man proposed 0/C halircyter rules olecat came vote some realsded press dent entrene sefety hacard uP 10 kilopound helicuptern 00 finally agreed toreeuknit proposal subeemittee particular suhouboommittee choir man eon tootimed toguoutonthe tows night BY DAVE LINSTRUM PP SUBCOMMITTEE Tn lb ose silo attend PAl COIlS meetieqe Paris often sense rules changes resulting free Plenary meeting made PAl ties-in ether words byocsentitien attuned reel world model flying has often heeo feeling past particularly role chengesievclved major sudel specificetion changes dramatic nedifications fly ing ruins 1575 ClASS meeting first have priveleged allandand plan go knok again nest year work schedula permits typical es aseple feelings diseef man chiseneet hove no basis Pact pee p1o representing nember nations therm 25 voting delegates knowledge able cases wellknuwo flyers twala y session broken initiel technical meetings various aubcoeeitlees propasals egende ore hashed nut detail byosperts respective fields lot haclground information often available countries eho made proposals second day devoted brief discus aice suboceesittee consensus proposals nobel voting vot ing delagare free country allen gets adeice enpert observer thy special field under dincusnion Thin oh scmeer say have bees technical meet ing dey before end have spect51 sight Peelisqe eaperts comprise suboemittee Hewever eel beund accept opinion deed nay advise delegate vole eppesitiun eaperts sometimes split opinions also certain amnunt politics involved efforts made en beth days lnbhy obtain votes pro en particular isenes seldom total agreement bat nepecled Often modelem have honest disagreements conpatitine should nunit has ever thus ouster inlernatinselly famous free flight ems prenest came Pree flight nabcomitteesnnsios fresh Pram Aemeport Charles lelaulle oar schedule did set allow site befure arrival flight Icom Los Angeles ha 4 renineed agenda SCAT club aellknuwo PAl oriented group Amesnd conference table spotted old friends Thoman fester leumark Pet er AlbeIt Cenade later elected Chair man Sebeeneittem replacing luigi Aeve Pierre Chanssebuerg Prance Mar lin Dilly 55 meprenentceq Sew Zeslend Ian Anyone IS Englend ease Pinkie iwedes friendly Albrerht Onchate wakefield Champion East Germany ISO Swas represented famnus I/C stunt flyer iirnlkinen IS OS free flight em present lebale hut clear majority favored rules far costeelent nut urgaskeer Onactise model epseif ins tics changes negative apparently re Pleating model ore sets afacline wtth pine sees 3misers classes flyof P wpheld valid part uP world Champs asd ewles proposed make earn fair test cI emedel sad flyers Cool heads prevailed asd believe disesesiess resulted evelutiesary net radical changes fur PAl P lyemn worldwide BY DAN PRUSS RC SOARING SUBCO9IITTEE Secessber CIAM agenda eeetaieed ever forty proposalsthat rule changes S/C Searing came free sine countries Sebcuemniltee Although some proposal swore same different caustries nev ertheless represented largest nueber proposals particular category senlinned because felt en necemended changes S/f sailplane fraternity wase Inure pleased current rules further felt could have nega tive effect ne posaible world ohumpies ship Conviecang primary lereelseeren S/C eailplaneebul would vote rule changesthat pro pnsels refinements neisting rules progress achieved making refiec Cot aeroelebs eon eflurdrepmeeen Inline Ion Iheensentinge can AMA nenee lechaical meetings held countri en representa live have delagate spreading himself thin amnng various categories aero modeling first day Iwo days seeting reserved P technical meetings necend day far meet leg proper voting Psr various rule changes lakes place Usually cuemendatiens dill ernst nnbcemil teen heeded voting delegates didnt attend specific techeical meetings linnegh background music Off record such lime wan spent dillement delegetes en evening before tech nical meeting during meeting afterwards elaberate en some changes 101 lswing presented Cinches 400 meters line 255 solemn lsrsomeund will rule accepted after cooling scepliciem non winch type flyers--bet displayed much nellpreclaised enpenlise en subject Kitieg winch es neesed big gest fear thvse hand-sew schwol Therefore eeans prevent unwind ing line during launch lv provid ed-this can form winch master net necessarilyrepeal set necensarilyasechanical feature wtnch Sealies Canada South Africa USA countries use winch es esolusively conteste Pond starter dictates High Start Ovefall length esetretched 110 meters sore 15 meters unutrolehed elustko may noed See end thin high start suet attanhed grnusd ruling preeentn hand tow/high start Suce countries would like use unattached method because tall grass P30 category thermal elope searing sodels Thermal soanieg cludes gliders metergliders held P 30 contest fur glideno contest nrgania ems IS SOT CAPS INCLODE MOTOS-ILISESS south Africa will net-repeatwill net have enterglider classification Icr Cnrld lhaepinnship scuning Sermalliekeg scnres turned Sewo Pen reasons subcesenit tee seeker failed see Seens lhneqh meet Euro peon contests around IS cuspeti tore presents en Prob lee pnstieg scenes P am Europe 121250 euetestaeteisanunlathnmahle figure cap diet asce speed cualdet arrived ec prepesal tabled Penaceelly fell nenmealieleg scenes isesatnmal step bsl eurweqiass tannin g consistent limes around 1 3seanndeinspeed other countries turnIng good cI 17 seconds discussion lensed Inwards argument Corking Times Increased 0 minutes 15 minutes Per mater glider Task Samatiun tine running space re stnictions en tawieg Tasks remois basi cally same Its tenon enumse 110 H divided 10 Practiuns nI 11 C Course dimectiens fur speed sad distamee remain seen Personal Ohuervaliens Seems though certain members meetings treat asy mule proposal net possible ispravemeol us advastags countrys mentors proposed some instascen ecapticiss Ian nut weighs femeeightadsess further felt some people mare woincensed ohal lesgieg rule bank lesking loop hole besting ones peers head head easpetities Because US has held aely two F AI enetests under 10741575 rules se years seen argemosts gel Only little support Meaewhile esperi esce nf ceetais Serupeass hald PAI contests year held uam nwo type readily recag nieed hesered 107k could change BY ADAM BATTLER RC PYLON SUBCOMMITTEE Al leceebem meeting al Inter naliunal Ceemiltee en Aemnandeling Clam United Slates reprenenled sev eral techni Cal contribetems additien Selegate em Clemens Secre tary em worth reports appear elsewhere Pinnecial assistance cI sripc ASSA made possible fun no represent United Stat Os views no PAl Pylon Secing also act Pylon sob ocemittee somber During year proposal drafted provide use Pormula air planes PAl Pylon macin g event proposol support east enuntries represented tie Pylon sub ocemittee well cthems net represent ed iv norway Sweden Pioleed Soiled KIngdom United Stales maprouoetetivns well etmong support Pros Canada luring technical meeting held en Thursday Sec 4 wan apparent IS representative did uhare voting delegates views othoms meined supporters however signi ficant venal support Pram Canada As n renult technical cuemiltee n/C ohich Pylon Ancing sub-mategory vot ed support US proposal friday wan another day however plenary unsuics whore country de legate can vote soon became apparent thet 55 strategy prcvide time fur second thoughts present ilees agenda different order discussed prior technical meet ing 55 proposal Precee PAl Pylun aircraft description mules Pen three years proposal woe 40011 wilk first passed point spite significant stretching prctncel Mr worth auicoeaeittec US pruponal considered rejected lometmospeol apparent voting wee primarily nationalislie prin ciples because Pormula aircraft ware net invosled erased anysehero ether 00 In spite panning out eanenous color photos sovefel SMPBA racing ioohs male thmce viaws ideas readily available US mis sion unsuocoesful As ecosequence action PAl Sacing activity tho US long hold out Numthweet will slcwcenaider ably Oct stop usfamlunale will Imp find way provide con tinuing interest United States growth success formula rac ing makes difficult induce US recieg competitor build several mere airplanes different type Prom Purme 15 vet Inlennational world Champ hanshiponopelitius mast PAl rules rightly Thus dilesema Another result action wan tin renignotiun present eubcoemitlee ohabooco Jeheni Sedenhals see chair man cesunittee will fnrmed whether US will represented nesnaine seen Ce tried hard personal disap pointment great AOSA sQ sub subsequent letter NMPc5 President Sen Scherm Adam Sal Ibm aleu said lcllcwiegiscnsseatiue PAl seetioge onsuidered oppertanity pans cc emyma views rest al world able pet racing beek heeds delegates Pros 11 countries wilh lbs 10 caries Pureished OMPCA plus sy ewe copy additine presented color photos S different PemeI ships reprssentative cluded England So Africa Belgium Spain Sweden finland Australia Nor way Canada Pranee eerland United Stelee Icrteneto having such presliginun event innem racIng Unfurtesately nest nI world cas Oct sheme directly thin activity doe launseni lability Nitma will try lied way allow IS nespete islenneliunally still keep form airplanes April 1976 59 DISTRICT ONE MEETING NOTICE Annual District AMA Meeting Satur day March 20 1976 Open 6 pm mal program begins 7 pm Hosted again 495th RC Squadron Nashoba Valley Technical High School Westford Ma Hear Chelmeford Lowell Johnny Clem ens John Worth will guest speakers Cliff Piper will MC Come meet Associate VPS Contest Board members Contest Coordinator Get re quests contest sanctions 1976 Door prizes RC equipment raffle surprises reach meeting place Route 495 use exit 20 follow signs Route #110 Head East toward Chelmaford little less mile St Marys Drive Take St Marys Drive park ing lot rear school Please remember no smoking school See Please come youll glad did TO THOSE WHO RECEIVE ONLY THE AMA NEWS REPRINT Except general interest items information about AMA competition mat ters contained Competition Heweletter section Model Aviation magazine Such information however available upon request AMA HQ sending stamped selfaddressed enve lope following topics con tained months April issue Report current future AMA World Championship Team Programs de tails 76 AMA RC Aerobatics Rules FF Contest Board Action re VTO elimin ation Latest details re 1976 Hats Ohio Aug 1-8 FAT trial RC Helicop ter rules flight portion FAT pro visional RC Electric Power rules FAT provisional Stand-Off Scale rules Contest Calendar NUISANCE/TRESPASS VS FLYING SITES result action brought against RC Club Detroit landowners adjacent club field resulted closing down flying opera tions have read problems caused neighboring landowners against De troit RC Club nuisance noise trespass airspace overflights neighboring property Although ac tion should considered precedent setting legal rationale trial court decision tested appeal superior court others throughout country should act caution attempt fly within boundaries property whether owned leased borrowed noise problem handled club voluntarily restricting flying hours result trespass air space charges members RC club Detroit forbidden trespass foot air neighboring pro perty Adjacent property owners began sitting right property line log ging reporting illegal overflights court Modelers threatened guns neighboring landowners downed aircraft could retrieved adjacent property As result untenable situa tion neighbors bordering fly ing site club finally closed down field put property market shouldnt have happened did Hot should cautious discretion excerised others flying acti vities should also try main tam best possible public relations landowners families near f lying sites especially vital cases flying over neighboring proper ty involved otherwise severity acceptability courtS nuisance complaints will stronger difficult overcome Nuisance laws real shown Detroit Club case may invoke harsh trespass sanctions direct re sult nuisance complaints AMA HQ has memo its legal counsel Jeremiah Courtney concerning nuisance vs trespass situations Interested clubs may request free copy Connecticut e achusetts Hampshire e Island IVermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper Dist Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Aasuoiatu VicePreaidents AnttuuR ovureti 2a Suuudy 5111 Rd. OuPortlund ME 04106 Ctarle 0 ceernyd sa Coasniul SIlicon Anhurat MA 01001 Al Ouvutnik 4 Revunly P1 nli CT 06850 John Pupuoeurgu 104 Ruoky Ciii Rd. seamy MA 01035 THE REAL BIG HEWS IS THE DISTRICT 0MB MEETING SATURDAY MABCH 20TH 1976 meeting again hosted 495th Squadron will same location last year Nashoba Valley Technical High School Westford Mass near Lowell Chelmaford year proud announce AMA Presi dent Johnny Clemens will speaker mostly because couldnt keep him away after great meeting last year John Worth us hope have appointed people atten dance help us keep AMA glued toget Mew England Another goal year have sort Clearing house setting up key contest dates District coming year Paul Penney will have table can check preferred dates hopefully can better job coordinating contests little conflict fact will have considered though that will still have clear some dates District Two traditional contest dates big ones already scheduled cases please remember getting bigger year will increasing number slight conflicts some areas some hard feelings last year New England RC champs conflict good Sailplane RC meet Pittsfield Hope can resolve problems type 1976 planning meeting Jan 4 dozen members 495th must comment willingness en thusiasm toward what going lot work facets re sponsibilities meeting have already assigned letter invitation will go out club shall send out letter too make sure Chartered clubs aware op portunity attend funtype getto gether dont have great magazine permanent site problems year membership such project ed coming year look much success 1976 havent heard good friend Johnny Clemens please dont miss meeting youve met him have heard him before know youll John Worth will bring us latest headquarters operation will adequate time express views ask questions No films planned time though Johnny will bring along few slides particularly proud Internats other big events has attended Id like see some shots big money meets out West Circus-Circus just prove dont have fun contest formal meeting begin 7 pm Saturday March 20 1976 Displays raffle will offered 495th displays will hallways under adequate protection year order allow room seating meeting room can prob ably seat 400 500 50 early sure good seat Thanks again great group 495th willing ness help us District nual meeting Roy Mytinger usual has done great job putting together pre liminary planning work BTG BIG BIG District Regional Control Line Championships Middletown RI September 345 1976 RI76 meet has sanction number 1776 Roy started working angle way back last March time hits stands Ill Council meeting slated Feb 14 Dont know yet sure wish inputs out mem bership ranks help make decision controversial issue havent heard YOU thinking dont write magazines later complain about actions Council Still looking flying site loca tions directory District So far 5 sites have come New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dint II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11381 Ausuciute VicnPreeidentu 0101 ORes 7706 269th St PeRk NY 11040 Joe Friend 62 JoysaR rurrRu Freehold 07 07063 John Origq 6307 BudgeR OR yoRt 05 14094 Cliff Montpluisir 17 enteRS dt 07 07067 061 RoRklu JR 65 sonubuch Furry Rd. 60 1 Cohoon NY 12047 Jack SnueuuroO 2062 Onersen Ama 5uion 57 07003 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS Hopefully edition will come attention prior February 28 thus serving further notice shall have second annual District II member ship meeting conjunction 1976 WRAMS Show Westchester County Center White Plains New York pursuant arrangements have just concluded Show Director Frank De Vore WRAMS WESTCHESTER RADIO AEROMODELENS INC -- presumably will already have advised good fortune virtue late news blurb similar effect crossedfingers sought have inserted last is60 Model Aviation sue NA planned day hour session year being Saturday February 28 noon Opposed last year proceedings took place Sunday tailend WRAMS Show producing such unfortunate timing consequences having abruptly adjourn meeting order permit Messrs Clemens Worth participate awards portion Show another part building Frank De yore fellowWRAMS warmest regards profound gratitude person AMA general splendid cooperation magnificent spec tacle annually well serves best interests aeromodelling Dis trict II elsewhere UP IN CENTRAL PARK Although matter policy strive columns avert im pression just because live work New York City regard place District II about hope will permit brief departure order might provide few moments warmth brightness reproducing portions delightful letter received local AMA members Mr Leo Weiss Kings Point New York takes us titillating trip down Memory-Lane Little 01 N Yawk after great opening opened February issue MA flipped First con gratulations aspect Novem ber 8th affair Manhattan em impres sed Mr Weiss relates know last time can recall model aviation getting big exposure Town dont let address fool till New Yorker about 31 32 big Junior Birdmen thing Sheeps Meadow lots PR quite effec tive shall never forget day Mis Nonor JJ Walker entourage hand juncture spoke flag-bedecked stand much old tradition Nis hat round shiny coat cutaway pants strip ed Positively resplendent against backdrop other elegants pre sumably high-ranking officials As spoke literally thousands gathered round ntly diversity interests etc some guy launched behind bandstand rocketpowered model Id seen red nts before Two fireworksstyle rockets swept wings works Really chil lingly accurate estimate what come quarter century two wars later Perhaps progenitor Any way up went right over smil ing Irishmans head blew up Walker looked up casually interrupting mellifluous flow clings mem ory sharply etched simul taneous dive inside breast pockets simul taneously executed several forementioned officials ex ecuted swiftness Nickok precision Rockettes artillery what else never quite came view Real time became converted slow time minds eye James J no barely perceptible motions primarily facial reversed process hands slowly withdrew move round shiny hats momentarily knocked askew knees bent laps hint uncertainty reformed Nizzoner no ruffled hed momentarily skidded during buck wing carried bits balsa wood aluminum pungentodored casing materials floated gently ground directly front elevated resplendent platform Mr Walker readily demean purity occasion topic discourse American Boy Nor pro fessionals close support lose bit polish doubtless experience hewn memorably displayed too somehow stands mind stark contrast ineptitudes displayed recently generally undercover roles profession would seem has retrogressed put thoughtsand memories down way sharing rather delightful memory brought freshly mind article MA. thank hail evidently effectuating something can viewed being altogether nign can foresee considerably same sort thing occurring years immediately ahead degree toward such similarly worthy end am sure success will prove inspirational IN TNE WORKS point projection 1976 bids fair provide great deal model ling activity kind dimension District II -- what such big gies repeat MAD Model Aviation Day Rockefeller Plaza first pub lic R/C contest Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn since Mirror Meets large 2day trade show Long Island ModelExpo southern part New Jersey tion imposing array contests Dis trict II noted very proud r plans continue crystallize GEAR UP AMO LOCKED! Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe Dist Ill Vice-President 2110 N Kings Arms Circle Centemille OH 45446 ASaocl&ta VicPraldanta Fravois FbhaRty 504 21st St Vina WV 26101 Ralph PaRatti BLarney RD 1 Sevickley PA 15143 Harry Py. toga, Sq apta A-iOn 41012 B Johaeon nay Olorniatoen PA 19401 Albert saldoveki 1703 Gra,t Blvd Cleveland 44130 Well just barely brand new year much activity afoot district affecting District III modeling U S gen eral As may know 1976 MATS will held Ohio combined sites Wright Field near Dayton Spring field Airport half way between Wright Field Springfield first MATS planning session coming up 24th month Jan Dayton will attending meeting two fine flying sites should help put fine NATS minimum event interference sites close enough 20 minutes cause too dif ficult administrative hardship Other important things happening As reported last time Ohio bidding strongly Academy headquarters move Ohio An additional step taken early month visit John Worth Carl Maroney AMA Columbus Springfield Ohio discuss Ohios interest matter John Carl flew Columbus treated short air tour State Ohio aircraft points interest area Following excellent luncheon conference Springfield tended number very important people both City Springfield state officials Columbus session estimation outstand ing example modeling community co operation via open friendly ex change views John Worth gave excellent presenta tion nature needs modeling country Na traced background growth activity pictured future needs response ex cellent parties spirit responsible community involvement needs hobby evident obvious hobby has come age important com munities represents defini tive source important business come hobby also achieving recog nition legitimate form recreation sport ever increasing number citizens such demands its rightful share community recognition support What required through out land friendly face face meetings community leaders such took place Springfield AMA Special Interest Groups have much discussion lately number proposals relative direct involvement special inter est organizations AMA affairs would seem logical de velopment large number groups now have least some ex tent responsive general disatisfac tion present methods parti cular competition categories parti cular have read Bill Northrops propo sal special interest group represen tation Executive Council Also recently Joe Friend has proposed ar rangement would involve special interest groups affairs Con test Boards Personally would like see formal alliance spe cial interest groups AMA As minimum seems appropriate SIGs assigned some formal responsibility competition rules within inter est absolutely no question contest boards need good help can get come up good competition rules member K/C Contest Board short honest ly seems ought bet ter way appears boards April 1976 61 Effective communication two-way street nonpaid volunteer officers ing utmost make AWL kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless write--to AMA vice-president dis trict representative associate vicepresident area Complete communications link--write largely responsive initiate rules changes although obviously board members may write rules proposals aa indi viduals wish present sys tern appears bit chaotic boards faced very difficult task trying mesh often conflicting proposals seems contest boards should charged initiating rules changes imputs possible re sponsible sources further seems likely special interest groups should primary source exper tise should chartered AMA OKI have fanned flames little bit have outlined definitive procedure suggested approach What think Other Issues Let fan another flame little bit governing body devotes much effort money competitor invest significantly manners domestic well international competition Personally feel competition Life Blood hobby would die absolutely no question mind would far different thing incentive development fostered competition much invest aspect hobby Should invest community relations grass roots sup port better flying sites Should contimue substantial invest ment international competition ever increasing costs Should support competitive events propor tion evident national interest about hearing out modeldom What kind burning issue bothering maybe youre just happy go along crowd griping some knuckelhead AMA sticks rule doesnt make sense never taking time get volved will try represent know what want otherwise its must also recognize will have intelligently ha evaluate conflicting ideas reach reasonable position various issues lets have Delawws District ef Cnhbia@ Maryland @ North Carnilna e Virginia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding Dial IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanitam MD 20801 Or Ronald McNally AMA 55785 has con sented represent Oistrict IV Control Line Contest Board toughest jobs Oistrict has will certainly forced curtail personal activity handle work us members district interested Control Line about thinking about write give him feelings rules mat ters now study future proposals tell him appreciate working behalf address 6118 Bardu Avenue Springfield VA 22152 comes job highly recommended very well qualified handle position Ron already up ears work attempting fill Bill Paudues mighty shoes Please write Ron opin ions control line rules issues ideas concerning C/L competi tion Let take opportunity remind Ron other Oistrict IV officers column available time message would wish broadcast may write col wan anytime feel have much say Please probably fastest way reach members Ron s appointment CLCB representa tive voting member big news Oist IV will certainly affect national competitive scene well Just look record work ganization accomplishments mbde Bill Pardue during term Also news Oistrict IV nation modelers very recent ad dition Carl Maroney AMA 400 headquarters staff Assistant Executive Oirector As direct assistant John Worth Carl responsible John Executive Council perform duties Executive Oirector absence other programs assignments made him John Worth So now finally Academy has someone lighten load EO should allow John perform efficiently broaden activities Carl 32 has already very long string credits organization AMA previous employer Vitro Labs As staff specialist Vitro interface between lab Navy Tartar missile program given very responsible job after performing both mechanical electronic design departments As modelers primarily interest ed Carls modeling activities chief interest has RC Soaring last 10 years Before power RC tyro coming control line background Most around world mem bers National Soaring Society will remember name editor organizations magazine Sailplane maybe dont know Carl founders East Coast Soaring Society organizational efforts others course built council soar ing enthusiasts four local clubs first special interest groups believe ECSS first group go over thousand member mark also pioneered use booths trade shows show others services Carl first president served two terms after taking editorship newsletter took paper through its adolescence ECSS Journal NSS Sailplane Carl also headed up Soaring Ad visory Group its first chairman hand ling original rules proposals eventual approval Going back little Carl active OCRC secretary helped organize institute large clubs gradual change board form government course Carl has worked usual Contest Oirec tors chores other club activities has learning AMA organi zation ropes past 6 8 years Willow Grove Ooylestown Lakehurst Nutchinson Carl brings analyt ical mind organization training heck lot enthusiasm job headquarters Good luck both Ron Carl Oist IV votes yet- Associate VPs will announce appointments next month hope got X2 vote Alabama 0 Florida S Geertia naippi to Also VSmith Carolina 9 Termemee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII Dist V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Annociat Vio-Prnidotn Siohnd Taokna 107 White aba Soc00V111n SC 29403 0mm Jo1np 5941 moo,nr Siad Calmanbo 55 31904 WoLanqhlin 4140 Feon Ct 0140. Pnoocol FL 32503 lain RodrbOmmn 510 5th St OOt Villa ajos asyomon Ponoto nioo meig FOnok Sotmomit. 2400 Wont Bad 500 Wonhoilin TO 37203 JO tthitlny 1605 Woodland Doentor AL 35601 Joib Wood PD Son 127 SooOba OS 39350 got winner folks. shown left John Martin Miami Florida John AMA Oist 5 HAM OF THE YEAR197 5 know proud him am ever modeler deserv ed such honor John does Thats Rt awarding him permanent trophy Miami Jerry Wagner helped day caught surprise did John it? Listen few years ago started MIAMA Club Miami Indoor Aircraft Model Assoc recruited Oade County Parks & Rec nept Sponsors finagled use Goodyear Blimp Hanger put together Free Flight Indoor Club featuring little funny peanut biplanes triplanes mono planes larger 13 inches overall fun club fun flyins fun contests FUN everything Along way John group gradually made up own rules rule package now copied over Indoor world mimiced England France may day find itself AMA Role book reject ed 75 will resubmitted 76 group few club members gathered last Sunday snapped myself courageous intrepid group never assembled L R John Martin Ken 62 Model Aviation Wolfinger Dan Kilgore Sr Mike Laughlin Chuck Slater Allen Honey Kevin Smith Jim Sanders seated LR Dick Kelso Cliff McCallum Bill Hiscock Fred McCal lum So great has Dr Johns impact door Modeling recruited help run 1975 MATS INDOOR Lake Charles folks saw em action nobody looking HELP other stress teamwork training help Juniors Seniors share skills young gentleman toy plane Mr Fred McCallum holding scale Fokker keep flying Out win dow Super Bowl 1974 Dick McGraw MAN YEAR tireless work Jim Kirkland Memorial well deserved 1975 Dr John Martin will 76? Maybe YOu will win Maybe woman will win can say can unravel mysteries murky future? Grateful acknowledgements Jerry Wagner aided immeasurably Ann Wagner supplied yummy break fast Jim Stewart drove over. 3 lovely ladies L R Margaret Gill Patty Sark Ruth Brocious Margaret stepping down Pres WINGS Women National Glider Soaring ladies Dist S want join organization exclusively women write new Pres Barbara Robinson 5841 Shafer Rd Lansing Mich 48910 Tell sent you. Patty Art Sark picture last Oct Ruth Newsletter Ed Tampa 74 good Aint cute Did read what Dave Mayor Club President said Daytona Beach RC Assoc Newsletter other day Dont miss nomination Might change what dont like keep what like way lot easier IMPEACHMENT youre right Dave. Bob Sue Crysler sent beautiful little book Sue wrote called Christmas Tide about mermaids Xmas Sue illustrated GCRC people George Batiuk President MACH Huntsville plenty mad cuz didnt mention recent contest OK OK George dont get mada peachy fling flang next year guys. Illinois ana 0 Kentucky uri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dint VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1180510 Annociato VicePreaidnnte Seen Early 4505 CrateS Sr nvilln ICY 40229 Robert Gill 216 Stately Luan Sprlenfinid IL 62704 Job, Matthiaa 5034 I4adinra Dr.Apt CFt Wayne 1046005 Sidnay COllar 524 cerriathia Ct Croon Vig IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Pad 1640 Maywlek Or. teaiaqton KY 40504 Phillip Sullivan 3021 SprIng Valley CS. Anderson IN 46011 Rebart Vojaloonk 7019 Chantnet non. Needridge II 0015 have appointed two new Associate Vice Presidents Indiana first John Jack Matthias member Fort Wayne Flying Circuits Jack flies several types R/G models including Scale Glider has bean full scale pilot over thirty years has Naval Aviator FAA Adminis trator Engineering Supervisor Manager electronics firms has Executive Board Fly ing Circuits six years has addi tional modeling experience newsletters public relations Im sure Jack will keep well informed about modeling area second appointee Phil Silk Sullivan President CIA Central Indiana Aeromodelers active competitive Free Flight flyers midwest Editor CIA Informer newsletter Math teacher Anderson Indiana still need couple volunteers Missouri Kentucky received letter Ray Hayes Treasurer LOFT League Flight Thermal Fort Wayne Indiana Soaring club started year ago four members has grown twentyeight held two sanctioned contests last year produce news letter presently geared promot ing new members hand out copies newsletter interested spectators club contests other activities flying field has tentatively selected FAt R/C Soaring team selec tion contests thia year Ray said sailplane flyers believe AMA people having diffi cult time accepting R/C sailplanes part modeling can assure isnt proof lies Executive Council vote send American team World Soaring Championships South Africa ia true AMA doesnt promote new events Im sure fly ers would resent inteference tried write rules regulations something dont fly ourselves support new events after have become established latest R/C Soaring Control Line FAT Combat Combat will official event 1978 World Championships control line flyers considering teem selec tion program start spring sounds like good event maybe Ill try myself attended meeting Chicago Pylon Club last night Pylon flyers came far away St Louis Area Rockford discuss contests sch eduled next summer CPC has unique idea called Special Sponsor Program someone has thinking starting R/G Pylon racing feels technology skills required just too much CPC will assign seasoned veteran help get started will assist selection checking radio equipment selection airplane hints building strong snd light sel tion breakin engines selection props coach fly pylons until can handle course come meetings will find question ask will answered possible CPC members friends ground exchange information freely air its man himself live competition Spirit 76 entering lot modelers Flyers over country experimenting readying models attempts Worlds Records have speed job ready attempts 5cc 10cc classes other modelers know trying various helicopter sail plane endurance H/C medals pre dict several new records year its about time US gets again Its time get models ready 76 Hats wouldnt surprised see over 2000 contestants year Ill probably enter dozen events should have fun Ill make sure save some time visit museum maybe Ill see Iowa 0 Michigan mota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dist VII Vice-President PO Sax 1104 Birmiagham MI 48012 Last months column inadvertently o mitted listing names addresses Associate VicePresidents carry over past term Jack Josaites no means intended wipe out appointments will however review confirm part total dis trict Associate VP team subject continuing interest serving have yet able contact fellows will irssaediately William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph MI 49085 Phil Cartier 6680 Lucia Lane #18 Fridley MN 55432 Keith McClure 5703 Terrace Dr Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morriasey 14100 W Park Ave New Berlin WI 53151 Saturday January 24 Mats planning meeting day Dayton meeting session 9 am about 1 am Sun day morning can no doubt read detail about Hats other sections Model Aviation highlights Indoor Fairgrounds Coliseum within hour other Hats activities 65 ceiling duplicate Detroit floor area 111 225 feet plus sur rounding grandstand seating Outdoor Free Flight Springfield Airport less hour Wright Field four miles college dorm accommodations Wittenberg College capacity 400 free f light ers will like Springfield fiveminute maxes unless wind up threaten ing put models out sight too soon case will back down threeminute maxes decision made category directors before flying starts 7 am Yea 7 am field available 6 am 430 pm AMA events start 7 am, FAT events start 6 am flown rounds Several AMA events like Cargo Payload Scale unofficial events will held Wright Field April1976 63 evenings 5 pm 9 pm Dont gripe about Springfield closing 430 pm did well negotiate Control Line Radio Control Wright Field Loca tion work hanger HQ function still developing Additional dorm capa city 600 U Dayton close RC Soaring Springfield plenty space everyone SAM Nats plans still developing may Wright Field advance Nets use Springfield Coli seum particular result hard work Bucky Servaites present ed Nets Executive Committee completely negotiated contract use coliseum after chasing down Akron West Baden University Cincinnati other possibilities Springfield first developed possibility Don Lowe new Diat III VI parallel quiries Bucky participated sev eral meetings airport city state Air National Guard AMA officials develop details Bucky really should spending time preparing Indoor World Championships top man US team Conversation Johnny Clemens Dayton broached idea District vii meeting apparently has hap pened previous years large scale would personally attend probably John Worth sounds like good way begin term office invite district look around facilities occasion some might otherwise together meeting Lans ing Milwaukee Agenda about 1 flying sites 2 need AMA Arkansas siana Mexico homa 0 Teoao VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank 01st VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankeoohip Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Prexidonts 000 Avecill 9117 La Ocorocee 55 Amcquorqoo 11 Nod Romeo 523 0 Lebanon Suiphot LA 70663 Frank Osborne ckay N Little Rock AR 72116 Obo Tomy 00 545 Ricbrdon T5 75000 now well new club year 1976 Bicentennial year new club officers should well duties hope abuse club officer has take getting yet Nope feel made mistake letting elect would nice whole club membership did its best work new officers make great bicen tennial club year Ever thought about becosmuing leader member AMA several ways achieve leader status Administration usual method others involve little work Become CD leader member also Now anoth er way Become B/C Pattern C/I Stunt judge too will get leader membership Has club got older members seldom fly anymore Get back action again becoming judge will keep active will keep supply qualifi ed judges contests Four years ago council went twoyear cycle rules done several reasons First give contest rules boards enough time act rules brought year cycle enough time get work done forever holding up printing rule book Now completing first twoyear cycles still hold ing up printing rules book next reason twoyear cycle contestant year rule book finally came out re build contest season year models obsolete him twoyear cycle fine new rule book out yet already complaining will take twoyears change yet printed rule book Got invite attend Dallas Rounders CL Modeler Year Club Banquet Went last year will back year something other clubs might copy gives chance honor own members gets members together big midwinter meeting gives chance take out moma can dress up wives get chance get together com pare notes Gives chance see slob pit area dressed up Some times can shock Once again thanks club editors newsletters Took twoweek vaca tion Florida stack waiting got home Oh yes Florida fine sick time brought kingsized cold back Texas Hi point trip indoor contest run CD John John Martin Colorado as 0 Nebraska h Dakota h Dakota Wyoming Ix DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton 01st IX Vice-Prexident 1401A Sooth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 67211 last months column stated would publish month list new Associate VP appointments also asked input advice volunteers assist making new appointments However forgot lead time three weeks getting column AMA Headquarters would -have time receive help asked appointments will next column XTP COLUMN LEAD TIME executive council voted publish AMA Magazine points strongly emphasized have last minute press time section order provide AMA mesobers fresher up minute news Included last minute section AMA News Competition Newsletter President V P columns fairly standard lead time approxi mately 60 days magazines-that news happening today will included meg receive 60 days now partly depending mail service VP columns Model Aviation however typical deadline date copy AMA Headquarters general ly 18th 19th month column will magazine print ed mailed about 10th following month AMA members receiv ing copy NA about 15th month again depending quality mail service area rate news section MA should reach AMA members almost fast old Monthly Nailing Competition Newsletter 30 days fresher standard meg practice COLORADOS 3RD ANNUAL MODEL BUILDERS EXPOSITION Rolf Norstog AMA 50917 Lakewood Colorado has invited 76 3rd Annual Model Builders Exposition held Jefferson County Fairground 15200 N 6th Ave Golden Colorado April 25th am accepting invita tion attend Expo features manufacturers exhi bits local hobby dealers clubs booths UC FF RC rocket boat train models display Swap sell sessions awards drawings flying demonstrations add up make some kind Expo Dont miss Host sponsor 3rd annual Expo Model Museum Flying Club info Expo call John Allen Area Code 303 985-3268 Ralph Mroch 303/7559478 Exhibitor tables $400 manufacturer exhibit tables $2000 reservations checks should made April 9th sent Wally Leiper 605 5 46th Boulder Colorado 80302 DIST IX AREA MEETING District IX meeting would seem natural held just before 3rd Annual Exposition noted above anyone club willing help set up meeting Saturday evening April 24 Denver area Contact soon times wastin just received $200 check trans mittal AMA Headquarters Huron Prop Busters Club Huron South Dakota donation towards AMA purchase Hutchinson property check donation too unusual two points No 1 Huron Prop Busters have just 12 members No 2 committment made fore site selection made stipulation being money used AMA property purchase DIST IX NOMENCLATURE * Topclass newsletter Topeka Control Line Association * Turbulent Tissue newsletter MACK Model Airplane Clubs Kansas * GI Modellers AssociationClub Grand Island Nebraska DIST IX PROGRAM OF THE MONTH * From SMRCC Newsletter Feedback 64 Model Aviation Paul Cook Editor Shawnee Mission KS K/C Club will have program some kind means new officers have swallow flaming scale models Aeronca Champs doing splits Arizona C California ii C Nevada C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisoim Dint X Vice-President 1100 West Show Frenno CA 93111 Aesoolato VloePreeldeete Robert nareos 901000 5050 iSmi Sr 000 BC 96701 Ed Sagorlin 2751 0 C,Se11 Ave Toceon AZ 85719 John Peed 4269 Speke dr See Jose CA 95136 Jim Scerhoroogh See 393 Lasedele CA 90260 GroSgor WilJjes 161 PesOs St See 505000 CA 92069 missed last club meeting sure attend next have requested chartered club District X vote retaining replacing Contest Roles Board members have re quested Northern California clubs greater Los Angeles area clubs vote retaining replacing Associate Vice Presidents areas individ ual help needed Other districts have followed lead having elections Associate Vice Presidents because has demonstrat ed works Apparently election process has never previously attempted select ing Contest Rules Board members because suggestion would popularity contest best man job would voted dont agree Its true AMA members notorious nonvoting apathy until obtained communica tive effort embodied magazine members really pushed very hard vote Im pushin ya now Vote serious problem Dis trict X over contest rule situa tion really pointed out methods use obtain membership clearance rule change woefully inadequate hue cry always raised after rule has passed simply means make noise adequately informed pending change spite pre-publication Competition Mews also Contest Rules Board meatber vote adequate input members negatives say AMA should overly concerned about Contest Rules Board problems because less ten percent total membership competition minded Well let tell ten precent comes 100% benefit labors ten percent whatever aspect aircraft modeling strikes fancy Contest Roles Boards entitled receive massive improvements working tools should have least two meetings year travel expenses should paid AMA should allowed better communications mem bers through Competition News through AMA subsidized district con test rules meetings should al lowed what must have provide membership new rulebook before competition year starts WAM had 27th annual Parade Champions Concord January 10th Looked like about 300 people present perpetual trophies very beautiful lots privileg ed help present some group winners WAM President Jerry Imboden won trophies needed two other people help carry perpetual trophies pretty good-sized know Conejo K/C Modelers Newsletter January 1976 outstanding member ship questionnaire prepared editor Norm Blessum 955 Camino La Maida Thousand Oaks CA 91360 questionnaire has two pages questions designed provide club officers what members want way activity what interested what would offer etc Write Norm ask him send copy Its too early start planning attend MAC show Anaheim Convention Center May 1 expect have traditional District X meet ing about 730 pm evening convention center hopirg AMAs entire Executive Council will Alooka o ana C Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dint XI Vice-Presidotl 1411 NW lSltt Street Seanila WA 98111 Aseociete Vicepresidents Dick Carson 3029 eof fees 5 Spokeoc WA 99205 Al Colver 231 palrbeehe Pocetello ID 03201 Simon DrOnes St 1 Bce 48 eroadview MT 59015 Robert 5 Staliok 1120 Shady Lone 516meV OR 97321 number model clubs great state Alaska Five have heard way another will tell about get informa tion club quite active since some detailed information received will first covered David Unrub secretary-treasurer group located North Kenai Dont rush map because isnt map know hodgepodge residences machine shops refineries spread over 100 square miles eastern shore Cook Inlet roughly north Kenai map club has five whole members fly mostly K/C club organized last spring aft er having two summers flying under belts members have taught selves fly can guess has painful Although club small inactive Last spring two taught minicourse junior high school class built Mid west Cardinal installed three channel radio OS15 last day course member class 15 got five minutes stick time collective creation didnt put scratch plane club called North Kenai MAC flew plane summer finally just wore Out have promised repeat class spring Last summer club thought would get some help invited club Anchorage come down fly Labor Day Anchorage 180 miles away narrow twolane windy paved road two members Anchorage showed up Kenai group delighted worked week strip donated local bar owner Anchorage flyers said excellent location hoped Kenai group would invite back flew day long time about forty cars people lined up watching first time Kenai group ever seen other R/Cers learned bundle October Kenai group sta tic display shopping center Kenai David titnruh volunteered babysit models ten took along kit work ha wouldnt get bored Dave never got take lid off box people poured through exhibit asking him leave until could bring friends back etc Most club got materials through mail until parttime hobby shop organized Judging number radios kits sold Kenai club should really expand next year Besides sending information above David also sent some good sug gestions concerning juniors scale Model Aviation suggestions good have sent parties think would interested following quote Davids letter Its too late advice issue nevertheless firmly strongly believe AMA should purchase property Nutchinson dont stop Ill never fly Im sure Alaska low list possible AMA sites dont usually understate far years come owned sites may sites AMA can raise mon ey club cant probably neither can Nutchinson club David also offered send some pic tures am sure kind pic tures would welcome would ap propriate get some pictures Model Aviation us interested what goes Alaska area re cent pipeline news has distorted some mental image Alaska minds Wheeley Winter would glad hear David pictures magazine useful would appre ciated recent issues Mod el Aviation contained some information pictures publication Ill risk wrath HQTR staff put column wont accept us will take time read colutnn would like thank publically taking time write David letter very informative contained some good suggestions club congratulated what have accom plished May luck good dur ing coming year about wraps up time Nope made Symposium district meetings winter need communication get bet ter acquainted April 1976 65 YOUTH COTITTEE REPORT ED ABRAM OUAQUAGA NY 13826 old mail bag little heavier month several comments reports welcome Star Skippers newsletter Ed Whitten after absence several months arent sure reason missing issues assume what ever problem its resolved Terry Rimert Cecil Field NAS Flori da sent rather long request informa tion regarding job Youth Com mittee its members what money get Maybe its too long since explained old Monthly Mailing Ill go over high spots again First Com mittee strictly volunteer anyone interested kids modeling eligible membership Committee inform al no meetings subcommittees forth main job members has operate annual Nate Delta Dart program try come up ways get kids modeling keep interested Weve made slide shows mov ies written outlines speeches lesson plans teachers anything else might help cause As far money goes told Terry couldnt answer what funds since never think got impression AMA scholar ship discontinued money would turned over Youth Com mittee No such thing John Worth did say scholarship stopped hed favor using money provide prizes Juniors AMA con tests speculation money become available Committee would have no voice would used beyond making recommendations NQ As said strictly unofficial Terry also expressed desire see column used exchange ideas youth programs told him thats exactly what weve trying promote lack ideas Unless guys out write cant very well tell others whats going Some months werent Patty Sak Ed Whitten d have no mail latest pat tys Pinkie way gives evidence club really active although Patty hasnt given update wheth er efforts have resulted cor responding increase youth participation Terry took exception remarks f voring some sort handicap system think assumed favored classes flying dont think theres need great concern area ex cept RC since other classifications already have limits imposed area power Ron Van Putte mentioned problem column suggested change point system might help Out agree might move people out Class faster still wont help kid can afford lowpowered plane less competition type radio RC few places guy can reasonably certain success can afford has no place competition should available everyone havent seen yet expect some future contest somebody will show up programmed trans mitters has punch button get perfectly executed maneu ver radios available now its matter time until youll able get fully programable set Short outlawing whole list fea tures therell no way run contest based entirely ability still say reasonable thing will handicap models control systems give everyone equal shot winning Back news Gene Nartmangruber Newport News Va sent excellent report regarding program hes using Boys Club Brainbusters MAC pro vides instruction boys build either NLG Dart hold fly ing sessions Starting month club will have advanced classes five boys time building Comet beginner series first five finish theyll pick another group Sounds like good way sure theres lots dividual instruction youre interest ed details Genes address 210 Woodroof Rd Newport Mews Va 23606 lucky well have some pictures somewhere showing some Genes kids action Keep cards letters coming Endwell NY Homer Brink Elementary School Corey Brooks took pictures about 40 contestants Cub Pack #209 participating Delta Dart Contest Above L Winners LR Cris Heath 1st Andy DeNardo 3rd Bobby LaComb 2nd Tin Pros ineki 4th Above R Myron Cary directed event passes out rubber motors youngsters Left Rev Paul Mathis three winders/timers puts 15 turns 16tol winder kids thus same flight potential Right Prizes consisted homemade trophies Cary ribbons certificates kit donated local hobby shop Delta Darts tops starting 66 Model Aviation Boys Club members Delta Darts Newport News Va Program spon sored Brainbusters MAC--see story details Hartmangruber photo
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/04
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L r BACKGROUND--1975 FAI MEETINGS BY JOHN 1RTH AMA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR year committees Federation Aeronautique Internationale FAI meet make decisions concerning world champion ships other international competitions world records model aircraft FATs Committee International Aero Modeling ClAM pronounced seeom does job 1975 meeting held Paris France December 4 5 Some years ago back sixties AMA able send about half dozen representatives annual ClAM meet ings possible because National Aeronautic Association NAA official US representative FAT categories sport aviation generous free transportation ar rangement get people across ocean number available seats per year such transportation gradually declined NAA reduce its spon sorship various sport aviation repre sentation FAT meetings AMA NAAs designated US aeromodeling representa tive ClAM got 2 3 seats recent years annual Paris meet ing although NAA still able con tinue sending AMA world championship teams Europe Because reduced attendance coinci ded changes ClAM rules concerning representation meetings loss seats detrimentaladditional re presentatives would have permit ted participate anyway rules got changed 1975 subsequent meetings having representa tives would beneficial What happened ClAM decid ed allow its subcommittee members vote socalled technical meetings prior final voting plenary meeting followed meant subcommittee members would have voice influence previously turn meant because US AMA members subcommittee Free Flight Control Line Scale NC Aerobatics NC Pylon NC Soaring RC helicopters would very helpful have possible Paris However AMAs free transporta tion limited cost commercial airfare prohibitive outlook maxi mum US participation ClAM meet ings looked dim some imagination luck cooperation interested groups provided solution Some previous study noted aside chartered flights cheap est overocean transportation avail able Icelandic Airlines less $400 round trip could get people NY Luxembourg between France Germany back Meanwhile basic US delegation traveling via NAA transportation would land Germany rented van VW Microbus could provide transportation get everybody Paris way Luxembourg manner transportation cost could minimized would also considerable lodging costs involved since about week away US would necessary people total package added up AMA budgeted FAT activities take alone Thats cooperation came apprised situation noted AMA could cover half cost National Miniature Pylon Racing Asso ciation NMPNA National Society RC Aerobatics NERCA National RC Helicopter Association NRCHA agreed contribute $300 cause would assure US members ClAM Pylon Pattern Helicopter subcommittees could attend Dec meet ings Some luck helped two other situa tions US RC Soaring subcommittee member airline employee could travel low rates within AMAFAT budget National Soaring Society NES would have contrib ute Also US Free Flight sub committee member traveling Europe Continued page 56 CLUB FCC LICENSES An Illinois AMA Chart ered Club/member reported HQ understood no Club FCC Class C Cs Li censes would issued after January 1 1975 check Jeremiah Courtney AMA FCC Legal Counsel proved rumor falseno change proposed FCC Club licenses RC flyers typical rumors can sweep country about aspects aeromodelingmost usually wrong either partly entirely Thanks Gerald Case Aero Club Chicago bringing NQ attention typically erroneous rumor could dis pelled BEHIND THE SCENES76 NATS PLANNING largest ever allAMA planning con ference National Model Airplane Championships took place Jan 24 Dayton Ohio Approximately 3D key AMA leaders gathered Airport Inn work out details daily event schedul ing personnel staffing logistics facilities requirements critical item all-budgeting Represented members AMAs Nationals Executive Committee Dayton model club leaders officers following special interest organizations NFFS National Free Flight Society NMPRA National Miniature Pylon Racing Association NSSCA National Society RC Aerobatics SAM Society Antique Modelers Invited unrepresented National Soaring Society Prin cipal AMA officers President Johnny Clemens Texas SecretaryTreasurer Earl Witt Pennsylvania Executive Director John Worth Virginia VicePresident Don Lowe Ohio VicePresident Hardy Brodersen also NFFS Executive Director Michigan Indoor Committee Chairman Bucky Servaites Ohio Key AMA Hats officials Ron Morgan Pennsylvania Jan Sakert California three 75 Category Directors Il linois Bob Vojalavek CL Kemp Bunting RC Dave Shipton scale Ohio area club leaders Bill Hager also re presenting NMPMA Tom Cavanaugh Dick Kastoer Bill Hale also representing SAM Dave Brown Bill Miller Mike Mueller Illinois represented NSRCA others participated helpful developing information concerning 76 Nats reported Competition News section months Model Aviation magazine also available AMA NQ requestplease send stamped selfaddressed envelope Aside meeting results important aspect conference give take atmosphere prevailed throughout 15 hours 9 am Mid night Suggestions proposals offered modified approved step step process covering basics Bats planning Representatives cate gory interest able see work Out mutual problems other Hats Committee scope Nets operation also bacame clearly evident involving problems site layout accommodations April 1976 55 AMA HQ Executive Oirector including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 806 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 76 Nats Planning Cont coennunications contracts coordination coexpromine event size almost hO conpetition events during nook period over u hundred hay ficialo anointed doessninore leant 1500 contestante possibly 2000 thin year inuny sores two Ohio air fieldo Oright Springfield both near layto problems other con tests men multiplied timen over Lmst paints almost breaheves operation direatoonts including thousands dollura worth 0014 OQ support came within $1000 matching income total 064000 eapeosas 0970 Osts mntioipaten about 070000 ineepenses inflation plus new cost items Ohio compared Louis lane 74 sot breakeven operation again thin goal despite higher cost due lilalihood con testants 76 since thin much heavily mcdvlerpopuleted pert country plus economics involving loss traveo napennen isespectad novae high sO costs wt thout rmx sing entry fees 76 Nuts planning 00sf eresce goed emample currant 02414 planniog policymaking utiliehog icouta ell interested forties arrive practical compromism factors conflicting desires demands succeas thin ccofmranoe thus encourages forth er steps direction joint psetinipatino spe cial interest represestativen 14014 officers Its good trand mutual benefit St soon becomes eoodent Nets plan ning ,oefereoca compromises necessary 00 detmils interact end cam accomodated bending eattiso stretching fit various situations madic Control emam ple arent enough hours icaseven dmy operation eves going 0 am o pm duy provide flying everyono would lihe have 00th rytos sod Aerchatics Scale nosy contestasts must fly four time Thato thet seems prarticml 0 pylon terms maspoove safety cimilarly Aerobstica flights limited four time using 2 siten end 2 flight lines Aero botics flight past eros use up abOut 6000 faet Convey length beosuse would too much either Pylon Aerobmtics opernte fur 12 hours day use separate crews 6 hours flight time per dsp much planning goes goich smooth awitch ff100 Pattern eoch day plamoing also slice eeather factors Oscause possi bility early mornnng fog Pylon fliers go firot dufthay dont seed higher ceilings Aerobatics 0 Siera moat have Also allowmmca made fof fain interruptions-is week soamler flying thara mm almost always several hours rain problems four Aerobatics classes Novice Advanoed repOrt Mmstmra plus two Pylon Quarter Nidgat mod formula plus two classas OC Scale 02414 Sport saves very full days flying cnn scheduled about 200 Aerobotic fliers 160 Pylon uboot fifty Scala Sioce room other hind flying such schodule OC Soaring needs separate nina permits Scaring cpmrate 3 days almost unlimited nombers flying simoltaoeouslyeith foar winches launching modelo continuously Its much nba same other cat egcfiea Imch has its special problemo Control line enemple needs five ha nic creas Spead Anrobmtics Combmt nuciog Carrier free flight neads two power nonpowno Scale needs three OC ff CL 1411 together Nato involves over 40 separate competi tion events over 600 awards pee nested Trophy din tribution itocif logistical nightmare years has hems aetremely ccnpliceted frustra ting used given out very long drawn out award ceremony aboodcnmd ehen events increased yond practicality singlocatemony Sc system dmily pickup ceotral locmticn tried aeveral yearn Thia too problem Thia yaar n Oats planning coafersaca produced still another varIation--deems tralieod distribution avant dir ector taking care con trophy awards day may seem s simple obvious prooedsre sot events operating different hours same halfday ragoires oomph outed distribution procedure get right trophies right place ut right time Throughoot Oats plamalag such oum ems problems thrashed oat tspacially important sharing egaipmant supplies Ileetrical generators rA systems stop eatohes calculators vehi cles tables chairs eat ensios cords rope acter juge tmnts end other items passed around compli cated sharing sohedole Otherwiae rant items would prohihitive far beyond already great isnestoent has bees made over years Nets materials contrast 2 3 day meats sustained pace Nets activity 7 days strains abilities sod facilities emaisam OC Aerobatics judging 7 days inarwoin pertiouker problemitreqoicen lot people doing cradibly difficult tiring job many hoors Putting thia together aith prob loins cooesonicaticss electrical power leaping generators going continuously food refreshments fiald toilets tents Sb down ehen winds came parking crowd control trash pichup maoy other details involves extensive aspenolve logistical arrasgoments Ot moot coordinstion hue dm45 volunteer officials ma sure enough help available right place right time Thats goal its difficult achieve especially tha member volunteers given hour day lens needed eguipeent branko down weather inter ferma cao has times mess 505 mostly works out doe lot good people mahing super efforts nolve problams also works cut because plan ning stages various groups involved leers appreciate coemos problems y interact xc frem flight Control Line Scale people work other category gets fair shake abc loaro bend modify demands op erating tha soon basis eons important give aod take io under standing egoul Its under stood arsondereumpensatad way officials can paid justice thair efforts Out plemaing booed equal compensation Aside half doeae top officials eho gat slightly dna much great yr tenponsihility get travel compessotiom booed per mila ooaimam radius 100 milan adds op 000 easimam per official may also eneb geta free nights lodging local oullage dorm f day worked thats itno food allowance easy euma further aoey 100 miles hot thay own Sts part tha annual miracle makes Ness possiblawathout three people Oats could happex year due location Nets far populous area 74 71 plan use mora local paupla littla no campensation means maey ineoperienced nato personnel will Sovolved planning problem therefore develop satis factorily mined group Na te vets aewenmero fortunstely tha Ihic araa has produced large nombar enthusiastic vol onteors w ho have offered earsices ordar up front naw Om part action also appeaf ha spirit wantiog shca can aell better others have done job before Thats tha good provided ant husiasm can blended responsi bility kamahow make eork typical Nets problem people initially volunteer work Oats drop out before during evant good part Slats planning therefore provide fleaibility backop arronge masts keep oparetioss going man power gets thin gate hogs undertahing truly worlds biggest modal Onet way look et somber days hours per sonnel contestants events etc Ivery year its gamble bat odds against disaster era hedged years eaperiexce rombinatios good officials working together 76 Nets plaxoing date indicates could biggest best year evar planniag aimed towurd end 1975 FAI MEETIN6S Continued page 55 port ci ho job nveroeua xc nidr trip no Curio would ut miniool cost cod rho nood f bob cho National free flight Society SIrS Only too hitohen developed lue job coemitteests OC Aerobatics Scale CL nubocamittee mombero could make trip sn substitutes encopt other officially gualifiod Coo repre sestatiews could attend month 090 eut 02014 president cool d cover CL meet nog othor 01 ropresestetivas could cover Scale ucd Aorobutics once prohles unloed laot minute previounly appointed otficial SS coting delegoto Joho Spoldiny 0200 yicePreoidett district 4 lad job conflict caused travel cancelix tion So 0250 president John Clomeno going anywuf load tha 10 dele gation lice lie 0240 ByLows Ce spoosihility Ccc 011 fAl mutteca would outing dologate io place Spald cog sot coc core hitch deceloord Clex oso truvel arrangements peceestod lie leavito whet tho others did Tie Ocs sibilityceisced u lute arrival ic Paris So utill cnn anew contingency p1cc wan unciod cut 1001 Oorcsey 02014s oewly hired asuluteot Ixecutive lirector uculd go over Iceluodic Aitlisco alcog diem ho would bo donigoat ed oltornate Cloacon TIns Ourcoop ufcnr icrecaivo iriefing Worth ubo tacloically nun ottending us 1100 necretury rather 0201 ropresentative d oule auto rhoc tho 05 hod legally occeptod voting ropre unstotivo Cloross trowel problomo 0100 Clucosop would got good nn-the-jnb treicing experienoc fcr ha cork follow Pioully turned cut uv ondod up Paris aenes represoctatioou4 Jolt Clomeco got tixe 05 cOt ing dolegato Carl aorcscy alteroota Dan Pruou Chairman BC Soaring suboomlt tee Adam Outtlor 11 Pylon suhcnemiltoe John Ourkam 01 ielicopteraobccrmittoe John Worth 110 Secretary worked out ca plosned tacloncal meetango zero covered und Clem ens experts oach category ad 56 Model Aviation vina hin voting during fhsol meeting day no question huving ispvrncoroptenzotativao annual Patio meetinga major imonetecce 00 intetOnts ninply no better cap influence thinking nor fovor or people tn got educated tn what othera outside 00 think can work momo effectively get inter national ronperation zopafully have worked cut petters financing future representatives tin specialized subcommittee mact inga Thesugh 0240 sharing eith ap propriate special interest orgasheation thoocoto ouch repreaantntins have 00000 work togother uith group eutuel honetlt 02414 good poaltios tale whole coot stone subaidiaing world championohip teems including sevenul new onoa come plus absorbing new inoteuaaa PAT frasohine taco already greutly eacaloting 101 hudSon bapond zhat ban boon octual reoulto nI nbc Dec 71 COO acetings oem reported month Conpotitico Sewn ooction lOodol Aekotiom mognaino report indicanos ochioeod uboot 955 objootheen tending avecings almost oIl nf nor proposals unto udoptod oont proposals hy other ccuntrieo tic t wo wore faeor got rejected cur onot nigoifloant fail ure concomnod 01 ff100 wero nut ebb get pmoponal foe formula Ivomnion mAO reoxog accepted Adom Settler tnuohos nov reason report Sot cthems worn also renponoiblo Scee onontries cur knoeledgo poeticipato Pylon lacing acticitien ented agoisot no lad ecral obligation tc abatain hut did sot Soxe warn simply ogaisut onto chongina noon aftot 1914 changes opproved Others felt pro posal wan ton 10 omientod net suIt wo lost thin issue thia pear decisive negative votra coin tens lantern oxtico bloc concteles nay have heon inaction tie de feat eselior thin nooting 1500 pro posals changa Peon Plight rules things happen nometimen international modol politics hut did much better simply winning ocee bonn9 some sod maybe neat year can improse things further Thans what tha PAl game abnuto constant striving f bettaring world ictamoatiosal aemomodalieg made higgeot effort 7h hopo no top thot 1976 PERSONAL VIEWPOINTS BY CARL RONEY OBSERVER AND ALT VOTING DELEGATE Canting together hotel famnase Cumin just block PAT nf 0 ice lnoated lS delegetino afoot Wodneoday evening Sec 3 getting briofad Clemens comti concerning itinorary Thursdny ond friday uctuel meeting days 0dh am Thursday tho P01 meeting room boeing minproaontntives renewing old noqualot anoen 000 soeting new delegotos Thy group wan conoonod o lergo mom whieb first inprossion oppaumed natisfoctomp oven though up liho grade scinol dana mono 1971 aession tho dO wan opesod hy thin foesidost Sandy P hoe 00ff finland oddeesoed tin nnm nittino ouch noon nonner en n local model club cooductnitsometlngn couldnt help feel onofusint no cc ant tirnugi tent sixty aicutos lis tening tn schedule onme pmooeduCeu colegonnsccrcirpoaaibia identify unewoomor oxoept 15 pomticipa tion una identu Clod noor tugs Saving no easy method enoognico Oneict delegoto waited oppor nuow tino ask snmecne delega ynllooicg thin hickoff introduction main body nepomotod no antvcd nbc sermon technical nubocemittee ocetioga held throughout first day Since anwe thron meetings wore boing cooducted nimnltanenusly progrosaivoly won impooni ble f onemo dinlegotion participate tion ne woo forcod uttend meetings hiocountCy internet Al though neeti 090 techinoal se turo gvt involved tiovo strong dincusnion Cach agenda men sno votod although decininon wore cosolusivo tiap norva Only recoamendatinno ninat days mean ings appoaro tic technical aeon ga serve purponin timanhing out onne differences following day full agonda gone through again everyone otteodance final voting items no dosit 00 offomt gave us edge warn able mew mepresentativen sub committee neeti oga luring tic Plenary venting tie official delegates could vota seat ing arrasgenent around Clemens placed tic cay oubonamittee eambemn bend connultatiun 004 advice noting category came up thus enouring 00 position followed nut rinpreneota tiess guidance lyon werin dif ficulties bacoose conflicting opinions previously taceived 02414 meeAamn differescee roanleod fore en official 05 ponition could detnoolond 020A president ultimate responsibility deciding way voto problem wxs compounded shortness time tn develop firm ponitiona Os ull agenda mines bofore tho moetingo Thin timo thin pmoblins caunad lent thin 110 agacdx arrived 0240 midNoveOhaec copied transmitted soonmoun 02014 ainoOcera hop poaltiono review sod mesponon nedeasity imoediuto sonoos get reeponsan buck 09 prior final depomture Pario just homely gave delegwticn time digoat information Ofton tho responses members included detailed rotionale whioh required coosider oble atudy able enpreon view pointo Needloon tn 00f 00 000 vol unteer modeler expert noSeS ing fields nould effectivoly din cuss poaltion agenda itnes iawhere cur uen ding additional mom iota neotiog paid C cdv enpemto wore able spout auliocotively 011 subjects during nobonamitnee meetingo 0004 ho again during Plonary Meet ing Thin peccodure allowed thin voting delegate request permbsolon sabonemitteasember opoak no osi ject ha bahelf dolegota Soon observations upon noncbonion nf 1971 Tao meeting Ameprennonative Igypt wan attendance again after absence year before previous year delegates Oulgaria Portugal Onmunis abanot Asoncalia tin presented person foe first time Out thin 27 official voting delegatee eight 8 attended 74 meet meeting othom ottondoes wore ob servers nuboomoittee meabinto 16 nut 21 ware 0100 sot 74 perticiponto Continued page SN 1975 FAI MEETINGS Continued page 56 BY JOHN BIJRKAN RC HELICOPTER SUBCOMMITTEE first trip Paris osd ths plenary ClASs meeting enjoyable asd inter estisg sot surprises ospocted large building lecture hail facilities serving basqueta like asp selfrespecting engineers Out groat world sport aciatiun govern ing hudy hod few officos 20 o 30 foot aooti sq runs na top floor small buildiog housinq Anro Club Prance notion start puol what date oreaky atairway would eullepac Johos aside soot eatlufying see 52 sen Pros 27 nations get together discuss very polite foOlish thank goodness rules aud rugwlatioon fur model airpiase contents didnt nanotly follow cohorts soles Order bat handy pimesoff president Clues kept things track eacosplisbed lb e scat work thu ahort time available Actually meetings started unoff i nially night befero cursor pub just up utreet lintel farnese Whore delegates stayl ng As outing dinner would come straggling twos threes graetei enthusiosticully nba seatod lobbying would begin ccc seehing support P thot proposal ho discuesed neat day Theredoy delogates chuervers onmitteesen couvenod 010 am welcomed President Ourceler PAl folluwod ClAM preni dect Pimneof P eho described procedures aneouseed subcOeeeittee noel ings would located ukihin tin building C subeemittee met day largest moon free flight acule nod ecetrol 1100 elsewhere WC Pattero toci till almost eons nIc hoering 1 130 0/C Pylon 345 AC Helicop ters 347 nC electric powered 348 A good bit time wan wasted cause cenfusios over Cegliub meaning poor translation etc English people sot being able fullee fast pace discusains cosfusice between para graph combers agenda Pal Spurting Code hunk because ci typographical errors wee cessi den able abase aural obligatine en voting C onetnies lad partici pated oceteim cetegnry flyieg such S/C Pylon seppesed oh stoic voting thet subject Osil didslaometimen detrinent US Hiss li/C helicopters pre pared what happeeed John worths little premeetieg hotel room As espected lemmas proposal fur S/C hOhi copter definition rules Per cunpeti tins acme again referred tc tie eubenmit tee further study Since previous subeomittee chairman leactive due ith health aneechaimeuns needed nisne thvre isterested helicopters indicted willisgsess toserec delegate Casada Carmen sitchoce ached weeld like P him nomisate measteriting couple dozen letters let thought ne helicopters rules comes seturelly another trip Pane seat year said null After fisal seetisg dele gates lhOO hours 4 pm Per nomina tion subenmittee chairmen other gesemal matters masy delegates ad jeumned corner pub P em beer ned cokes found syself sittieg seet Chris Olsen SC subeomittee chairman across Cerren Citchece Carree ask ed ne guehif ice tiesn no would knew susleating guess buildiegeegise powered helicopters ainna 1543 directieg first two satiosal helicopters eveste country hav ing held two world records writing monthly column convinced him 00 friday Pleeary meeting held delegates etein big roes items egeeda voted menuassendations Per against em amend aeste hy subloessittees Subeneesittee Chaimees thes voted en ned finally subsnbcnmittaenhairmen Caress must have dune little lobbying because enmisated los Keynes US seceoded warren 50 other sumieatiues offered no vote required payoff trip Europe Old John worth east have figur ed nut plansed way before heevee invitadma go Paris Its great opportunity P rewrite bemmue proposal clarify things make rules safer give helicopters over lapping meters ceasials syschmepteru tandees equal ehence wish shingle ters etc beginning seetiug use delegates twok President PSI task nonnoemtain terms P cm pee sieg flAil rulieg sa president ClAM could serve memo five ye succession Clam president Seedy Pisenof P served ice oneyear cennecutive terms PAl presi dent stood fire convIction like edmeekehing inther disciplining chil dren children luet word pltheugh several nusinationa fur saw Class president oil declined PAl presideet 0014 absence preendeet duty aa sused vieepmeuudent iv gets nominated Per first viecpenaldesty uwong others needy Pineouf naturally others decline theme stood Mm P new acting President deciakese mode categories elevate tie world obmapiunship status hold world championship meeta eto etc meeting lasted until 7 pm prenideet others nt apeoher table suet have deed tired bat kept fnnetioeoeq normally calmly Ger man proposed 0/C halircyter rules olecat came vote some realsded press dent entrene sefety hacard uP 10 kilopound helicuptern 00 finally agreed toreeuknit proposal subeemittee particular suhouboommittee choir man eon tootimed toguoutonthe tows night BY DAVE LINSTRUM PP SUBCOMMITTEE Tn lb ose silo attend PAl COIlS meetieqe Paris often sense rules changes resulting free Plenary meeting made PAl ties-in ether words byocsentitien attuned reel world model flying has often heeo feeling past particularly role chengesievclved major sudel specificetion changes dramatic nedifications fly ing ruins 1575 ClASS meeting first have priveleged allandand plan go knok again nest year work schedula permits typical es aseple feelings diseef man chiseneet hove no basis Pact pee p1o representing nember nations therm 25 voting delegates knowledge able cases wellknuwo flyers twala y session broken initiel technical meetings various aubcoeeitlees propasals egende ore hashed nut detail byosperts respective fields lot haclground information often available countries eho made proposals second day devoted brief discus aice suboceesittee consensus proposals nobel voting vot ing delagare free country allen gets adeice enpert observer thy special field under dincusnion Thin oh scmeer say have bees technical meet ing dey before end have spect51 sight Peelisqe eaperts comprise suboemittee Hewever eel beund accept opinion deed nay advise delegate vole eppesitiun eaperts sometimes split opinions also certain amnunt politics involved efforts made en beth days lnbhy obtain votes pro en particular isenes seldom total agreement bat nepecled Often modelem have honest disagreements conpatitine should nunit has ever thus ouster inlernatinselly famous free flight ems prenest came Pree flight nabcomitteesnnsios fresh Pram Aemeport Charles lelaulle oar schedule did set allow site befure arrival flight Icom Los Angeles ha 4 renineed agenda SCAT club aellknuwo PAl oriented group Amesnd conference table spotted old friends Thoman fester leumark Pet er AlbeIt Cenade later elected Chair man Sebeeneittem replacing luigi Aeve Pierre Chanssebuerg Prance Mar lin Dilly 55 meprenentceq Sew Zeslend Ian Anyone IS Englend ease Pinkie iwedes friendly Albrerht Onchate wakefield Champion East Germany ISO Swas represented famnus I/C stunt flyer iirnlkinen IS OS free flight em present lebale hut clear majority favored rules far costeelent nut urgaskeer Onactise model epseif ins tics changes negative apparently re Pleating model ore sets afacline wtth pine sees 3misers classes flyof P wpheld valid part uP world Champs asd ewles proposed make earn fair test cI emedel sad flyers Cool heads prevailed asd believe disesesiess resulted evelutiesary net radical changes fur PAl P lyemn worldwide BY DAN PRUSS RC SOARING SUBCO9IITTEE Secessber CIAM agenda eeetaieed ever forty proposalsthat rule changes S/C Searing came free sine countries Sebcuemniltee Although some proposal swore same different caustries nev ertheless represented largest nueber proposals particular category senlinned because felt en necemended changes S/f sailplane fraternity wase Inure pleased current rules further felt could have nega tive effect ne posaible world ohumpies ship Conviecang primary lereelseeren S/C eailplaneebul would vote rule changesthat pro pnsels refinements neisting rules progress achieved making refiec Cot aeroelebs eon eflurdrepmeeen Inline Ion Iheensentinge can AMA nenee lechaical meetings held countri en representa live have delagate spreading himself thin amnng various categories aero modeling first day Iwo days seeting reserved P technical meetings necend day far meet leg proper voting Psr various rule changes lakes place Usually cuemendatiens dill ernst nnbcemil teen heeded voting delegates didnt attend specific techeical meetings linnegh background music Off record such lime wan spent dillement delegetes en evening before tech nical meeting during meeting afterwards elaberate en some changes 101 lswing presented Cinches 400 meters line 255 solemn lsrsomeund will rule accepted after cooling scepliciem non winch type flyers--bet displayed much nellpreclaised enpenlise en subject Kitieg winch es neesed big gest fear thvse hand-sew schwol Therefore eeans prevent unwind ing line during launch lv provid ed-this can form winch master net necessarilyrepeal set necensarilyasechanical feature wtnch Sealies Canada South Africa USA countries use winch es esolusively conteste Pond starter dictates High Start Ovefall length esetretched 110 meters sore 15 meters unutrolehed elustko may noed See end thin high start suet attanhed grnusd ruling preeentn hand tow/high start Suce countries would like use unattached method because tall grass P30 category thermal elope searing sodels Thermal soanieg cludes gliders metergliders held P 30 contest fur glideno contest nrgania ems IS SOT CAPS INCLODE MOTOS-ILISESS south Africa will net-repeatwill net have enterglider classification Icr Cnrld lhaepinnship scuning Sermalliekeg scnres turned Sewo Pen reasons subcesenit tee seeker failed see Seens lhneqh meet Euro peon contests around IS cuspeti tore presents en Prob lee pnstieg scenes P am Europe 121250 euetestaeteisanunlathnmahle figure cap diet asce speed cualdet arrived ec prepesal tabled Penaceelly fell nenmealieleg scenes isesatnmal step bsl eurweqiass tannin g consistent limes around 1 3seanndeinspeed other countries turnIng good cI 17 seconds discussion lensed Inwards argument Corking Times Increased 0 minutes 15 minutes Per mater glider Task Samatiun tine running space re stnictions en tawieg Tasks remois basi cally same Its tenon enumse 110 H divided 10 Practiuns nI 11 C Course dimectiens fur speed sad distamee remain seen Personal Ohuervaliens Seems though certain members meetings treat asy mule proposal net possible ispravemeol us advastags countrys mentors proposed some instascen ecapticiss Ian nut weighs femeeightadsess further felt some people mare woincensed ohal lesgieg rule bank lesking loop hole besting ones peers head head easpetities Because US has held aely two F AI enetests under 10741575 rules se years seen argemosts gel Only little support Meaewhile esperi esce nf ceetais Serupeass hald PAI contests year held uam nwo type readily recag nieed hesered 107k could change BY ADAM BATTLER RC PYLON SUBCOMMITTEE Al leceebem meeting al Inter naliunal Ceemiltee en Aemnandeling Clam United Slates reprenenled sev eral techni Cal contribetems additien Selegate em Clemens Secre tary em worth reports appear elsewhere Pinnecial assistance cI sripc ASSA made possible fun no represent United Stat Os views no PAl Pylon Secing also act Pylon sob ocemittee somber During year proposal drafted provide use Pormula air planes PAl Pylon macin g event proposol support east enuntries represented tie Pylon sub ocemittee well cthems net represent ed iv norway Sweden Pioleed Soiled KIngdom United Stales maprouoetetivns well etmong support Pros Canada luring technical meeting held en Thursday Sec 4 wan apparent IS representative did uhare voting delegates views othoms meined supporters however signi ficant venal support Pram Canada As n renult technical cuemiltee n/C ohich Pylon Ancing sub-mategory vot ed support US proposal friday wan another day however plenary unsuics whore country de legate can vote soon became apparent thet 55 strategy prcvide time fur second thoughts present ilees agenda different order discussed prior technical meet ing 55 proposal Precee PAl Pylun aircraft description mules Pen three years proposal woe 40011 wilk first passed point spite significant stretching prctncel Mr worth auicoeaeittec US pruponal considered rejected lometmospeol apparent voting wee primarily nationalislie prin ciples because Pormula aircraft ware net invosled erased anysehero ether 00 In spite panning out eanenous color photos sovefel SMPBA racing ioohs male thmce viaws ideas readily available US mis sion unsuocoesful As ecosequence action PAl Sacing activity tho US long hold out Numthweet will slcwcenaider ably Oct stop usfamlunale will Imp find way provide con tinuing interest United States growth success formula rac ing makes difficult induce US recieg competitor build several mere airplanes different type Prom Purme 15 vet Inlennational world Champ hanshiponopelitius mast PAl rules rightly Thus dilesema Another result action wan tin renignotiun present eubcoemitlee ohabooco Jeheni Sedenhals see chair man cesunittee will fnrmed whether US will represented nesnaine seen Ce tried hard personal disap pointment great AOSA sQ sub subsequent letter NMPc5 President Sen Scherm Adam Sal Ibm aleu said lcllcwiegiscnsseatiue PAl seetioge onsuidered oppertanity pans cc emyma views rest al world able pet racing beek heeds delegates Pros 11 countries wilh lbs 10 caries Pureished OMPCA plus sy ewe copy additine presented color photos S different PemeI ships reprssentative cluded England So Africa Belgium Spain Sweden finland Australia Nor way Canada Pranee eerland United Stelee Icrteneto having such presliginun event innem racIng Unfurtesately nest nI world cas Oct sheme directly thin activity doe launseni lability Nitma will try lied way allow IS nespete islenneliunally still keep form airplanes April 1976 59 DISTRICT ONE MEETING NOTICE Annual District AMA Meeting Satur day March 20 1976 Open 6 pm mal program begins 7 pm Hosted again 495th RC Squadron Nashoba Valley Technical High School Westford Ma Hear Chelmeford Lowell Johnny Clem ens John Worth will guest speakers Cliff Piper will MC Come meet Associate VPS Contest Board members Contest Coordinator Get re quests contest sanctions 1976 Door prizes RC equipment raffle surprises reach meeting place Route 495 use exit 20 follow signs Route #110 Head East toward Chelmaford little less mile St Marys Drive Take St Marys Drive park ing lot rear school Please remember no smoking school See Please come youll glad did TO THOSE WHO RECEIVE ONLY THE AMA NEWS REPRINT Except general interest items information about AMA competition mat ters contained Competition Heweletter section Model Aviation magazine Such information however available upon request AMA HQ sending stamped selfaddressed enve lope following topics con tained months April issue Report current future AMA World Championship Team Programs de tails 76 AMA RC Aerobatics Rules FF Contest Board Action re VTO elimin ation Latest details re 1976 Hats Ohio Aug 1-8 FAT trial RC Helicop ter rules flight portion FAT pro visional RC Electric Power rules FAT provisional Stand-Off Scale rules Contest Calendar NUISANCE/TRESPASS VS FLYING SITES result action brought against RC Club Detroit landowners adjacent club field resulted closing down flying opera tions have read problems caused neighboring landowners against De troit RC Club nuisance noise trespass airspace overflights neighboring property Although ac tion should considered precedent setting legal rationale trial court decision tested appeal superior court others throughout country should act caution attempt fly within boundaries property whether owned leased borrowed noise problem handled club voluntarily restricting flying hours result trespass air space charges members RC club Detroit forbidden trespass foot air neighboring pro perty Adjacent property owners began sitting right property line log ging reporting illegal overflights court Modelers threatened guns neighboring landowners downed aircraft could retrieved adjacent property As result untenable situa tion neighbors bordering fly ing site club finally closed down field put property market shouldnt have happened did Hot should cautious discretion excerised others flying acti vities should also try main tam best possible public relations landowners families near f lying sites especially vital cases flying over neighboring proper ty involved otherwise severity acceptability courtS nuisance complaints will stronger difficult overcome Nuisance laws real shown Detroit Club case may invoke harsh trespass sanctions direct re sult nuisance complaints AMA HQ has memo its legal counsel Jeremiah Courtney concerning nuisance vs trespass situations Interested clubs may request free copy Connecticut e achusetts Hampshire e Island IVermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper Dist Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Aasuoiatu VicePreaidents AnttuuR ovureti 2a Suuudy 5111 Rd. OuPortlund ME 04106 Ctarle 0 ceernyd sa Coasniul SIlicon Anhurat MA 01001 Al Ouvutnik 4 Revunly P1 nli CT 06850 John Pupuoeurgu 104 Ruoky Ciii Rd. seamy MA 01035 THE REAL BIG HEWS IS THE DISTRICT 0MB MEETING SATURDAY MABCH 20TH 1976 meeting again hosted 495th Squadron will same location last year Nashoba Valley Technical High School Westford Mass near Lowell Chelmaford year proud announce AMA Presi dent Johnny Clemens will speaker mostly because couldnt keep him away after great meeting last year John Worth us hope have appointed people atten dance help us keep AMA glued toget Mew England Another goal year have sort Clearing house setting up key contest dates District coming year Paul Penney will have table can check preferred dates hopefully can better job coordinating contests little conflict fact will have considered though that will still have clear some dates District Two traditional contest dates big ones already scheduled cases please remember getting bigger year will increasing number slight conflicts some areas some hard feelings last year New England RC champs conflict good Sailplane RC meet Pittsfield Hope can resolve problems type 1976 planning meeting Jan 4 dozen members 495th must comment willingness en thusiasm toward what going lot work facets re sponsibilities meeting have already assigned letter invitation will go out club shall send out letter too make sure Chartered clubs aware op portunity attend funtype getto gether dont have great magazine permanent site problems year membership such project ed coming year look much success 1976 havent heard good friend Johnny Clemens please dont miss meeting youve met him have heard him before know youll John Worth will bring us latest headquarters operation will adequate time express views ask questions No films planned time though Johnny will bring along few slides particularly proud Internats other big events has attended Id like see some shots big money meets out West Circus-Circus just prove dont have fun contest formal meeting begin 7 pm Saturday March 20 1976 Displays raffle will offered 495th displays will hallways under adequate protection year order allow room seating meeting room can prob ably seat 400 500 50 early sure good seat Thanks again great group 495th willing ness help us District nual meeting Roy Mytinger usual has done great job putting together pre liminary planning work BTG BIG BIG District Regional Control Line Championships Middletown RI September 345 1976 RI76 meet has sanction number 1776 Roy started working angle way back last March time hits stands Ill Council meeting slated Feb 14 Dont know yet sure wish inputs out mem bership ranks help make decision controversial issue havent heard YOU thinking dont write magazines later complain about actions Council Still looking flying site loca tions directory District So far 5 sites have come New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dint II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11381 Ausuciute VicnPreeidentu 0101 ORes 7706 269th St PeRk NY 11040 Joe Friend 62 JoysaR rurrRu Freehold 07 07063 John Origq 6307 BudgeR OR yoRt 05 14094 Cliff Montpluisir 17 enteRS dt 07 07067 061 RoRklu JR 65 sonubuch Furry Rd. 60 1 Cohoon NY 12047 Jack SnueuuroO 2062 Onersen Ama 5uion 57 07003 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS Hopefully edition will come attention prior February 28 thus serving further notice shall have second annual District II member ship meeting conjunction 1976 WRAMS Show Westchester County Center White Plains New York pursuant arrangements have just concluded Show Director Frank De Vore WRAMS WESTCHESTER RADIO AEROMODELENS INC -- presumably will already have advised good fortune virtue late news blurb similar effect crossedfingers sought have inserted last is60 Model Aviation sue NA planned day hour session year being Saturday February 28 noon Opposed last year proceedings took place Sunday tailend WRAMS Show producing such unfortunate timing consequences having abruptly adjourn meeting order permit Messrs Clemens Worth participate awards portion Show another part building Frank De yore fellowWRAMS warmest regards profound gratitude person AMA general splendid cooperation magnificent spec tacle annually well serves best interests aeromodelling Dis trict II elsewhere UP IN CENTRAL PARK Although matter policy strive columns avert im pression just because live work New York City regard place District II about hope will permit brief departure order might provide few moments warmth brightness reproducing portions delightful letter received local AMA members Mr Leo Weiss Kings Point New York takes us titillating trip down Memory-Lane Little 01 N Yawk after great opening opened February issue MA flipped First con gratulations aspect Novem ber 8th affair Manhattan em impres sed Mr Weiss relates know last time can recall model aviation getting big exposure Town dont let address fool till New Yorker about 31 32 big Junior Birdmen thing Sheeps Meadow lots PR quite effec tive shall never forget day Mis Nonor JJ Walker entourage hand juncture spoke flag-bedecked stand much old tradition Nis hat round shiny coat cutaway pants strip ed Positively resplendent against backdrop other elegants pre sumably high-ranking officials As spoke literally thousands gathered round ntly diversity interests etc some guy launched behind bandstand rocketpowered model Id seen red nts before Two fireworksstyle rockets swept wings works Really chil lingly accurate estimate what come quarter century two wars later Perhaps progenitor Any way up went right over smil ing Irishmans head blew up Walker looked up casually interrupting mellifluous flow clings mem ory sharply etched simul taneous dive inside breast pockets simul taneously executed several forementioned officials ex ecuted swiftness Nickok precision Rockettes artillery what else never quite came view Real time became converted slow time minds eye James J no barely perceptible motions primarily facial reversed process hands slowly withdrew move round shiny hats momentarily knocked askew knees bent laps hint uncertainty reformed Nizzoner no ruffled hed momentarily skidded during buck wing carried bits balsa wood aluminum pungentodored casing materials floated gently ground directly front elevated resplendent platform Mr Walker readily demean purity occasion topic discourse American Boy Nor pro fessionals close support lose bit polish doubtless experience hewn memorably displayed too somehow stands mind stark contrast ineptitudes displayed recently generally undercover roles profession would seem has retrogressed put thoughtsand memories down way sharing rather delightful memory brought freshly mind article MA. thank hail evidently effectuating something can viewed being altogether nign can foresee considerably same sort thing occurring years immediately ahead degree toward such similarly worthy end am sure success will prove inspirational IN TNE WORKS point projection 1976 bids fair provide great deal model ling activity kind dimension District II -- what such big gies repeat MAD Model Aviation Day Rockefeller Plaza first pub lic R/C contest Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn since Mirror Meets large 2day trade show Long Island ModelExpo southern part New Jersey tion imposing array contests Dis trict II noted very proud r plans continue crystallize GEAR UP AMO LOCKED! Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe Dist Ill Vice-President 2110 N Kings Arms Circle Centemille OH 45446 ASaocl&ta VicPraldanta Fravois FbhaRty 504 21st St Vina WV 26101 Ralph PaRatti BLarney RD 1 Sevickley PA 15143 Harry Py. toga, Sq apta A-iOn 41012 B Johaeon nay Olorniatoen PA 19401 Albert saldoveki 1703 Gra,t Blvd Cleveland 44130 Well just barely brand new year much activity afoot district affecting District III modeling U S gen eral As may know 1976 MATS will held Ohio combined sites Wright Field near Dayton Spring field Airport half way between Wright Field Springfield first MATS planning session coming up 24th month Jan Dayton will attending meeting two fine flying sites should help put fine NATS minimum event interference sites close enough 20 minutes cause too dif ficult administrative hardship Other important things happening As reported last time Ohio bidding strongly Academy headquarters move Ohio An additional step taken early month visit John Worth Carl Maroney AMA Columbus Springfield Ohio discuss Ohios interest matter John Carl flew Columbus treated short air tour State Ohio aircraft points interest area Following excellent luncheon conference Springfield tended number very important people both City Springfield state officials Columbus session estimation outstand ing example modeling community co operation via open friendly ex change views John Worth gave excellent presenta tion nature needs modeling country Na traced background growth activity pictured future needs response ex cellent parties spirit responsible community involvement needs hobby evident obvious hobby has come age important com munities represents defini tive source important business come hobby also achieving recog nition legitimate form recreation sport ever increasing number citizens such demands its rightful share community recognition support What required through out land friendly face face meetings community leaders such took place Springfield AMA Special Interest Groups have much discussion lately number proposals relative direct involvement special inter est organizations AMA affairs would seem logical de velopment large number groups now have least some ex tent responsive general disatisfac tion present methods parti cular competition categories parti cular have read Bill Northrops propo sal special interest group represen tation Executive Council Also recently Joe Friend has proposed ar rangement would involve special interest groups affairs Con test Boards Personally would like see formal alliance spe cial interest groups AMA As minimum seems appropriate SIGs assigned some formal responsibility competition rules within inter est absolutely no question contest boards need good help can get come up good competition rules member K/C Contest Board short honest ly seems ought bet ter way appears boards April 1976 61 Effective communication two-way street nonpaid volunteer officers ing utmost make AWL kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless write--to AMA vice-president dis trict representative associate vicepresident area Complete communications link--write largely responsive initiate rules changes although obviously board members may write rules proposals aa indi viduals wish present sys tern appears bit chaotic boards faced very difficult task trying mesh often conflicting proposals seems contest boards should charged initiating rules changes imputs possible re sponsible sources further seems likely special interest groups should primary source exper tise should chartered AMA OKI have fanned flames little bit have outlined definitive procedure suggested approach What think Other Issues Let fan another flame little bit governing body devotes much effort money competitor invest significantly manners domestic well international competition Personally feel competition Life Blood hobby would die absolutely no question mind would far different thing incentive development fostered competition much invest aspect hobby Should invest community relations grass roots sup port better flying sites Should contimue substantial invest ment international competition ever increasing costs Should support competitive events propor tion evident national interest about hearing out modeldom What kind burning issue bothering maybe youre just happy go along crowd griping some knuckelhead AMA sticks rule doesnt make sense never taking time get volved will try represent know what want otherwise its must also recognize will have intelligently ha evaluate conflicting ideas reach reasonable position various issues lets have Delawws District ef Cnhbia@ Maryland @ North Carnilna e Virginia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding Dial IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanitam MD 20801 Or Ronald McNally AMA 55785 has con sented represent Oistrict IV Control Line Contest Board toughest jobs Oistrict has will certainly forced curtail personal activity handle work us members district interested Control Line about thinking about write give him feelings rules mat ters now study future proposals tell him appreciate working behalf address 6118 Bardu Avenue Springfield VA 22152 comes job highly recommended very well qualified handle position Ron already up ears work attempting fill Bill Paudues mighty shoes Please write Ron opin ions control line rules issues ideas concerning C/L competi tion Let take opportunity remind Ron other Oistrict IV officers column available time message would wish broadcast may write col wan anytime feel have much say Please probably fastest way reach members Ron s appointment CLCB representa tive voting member big news Oist IV will certainly affect national competitive scene well Just look record work ganization accomplishments mbde Bill Pardue during term Also news Oistrict IV nation modelers very recent ad dition Carl Maroney AMA 400 headquarters staff Assistant Executive Oirector As direct assistant John Worth Carl responsible John Executive Council perform duties Executive Oirector absence other programs assignments made him John Worth So now finally Academy has someone lighten load EO should allow John perform efficiently broaden activities Carl 32 has already very long string credits organization AMA previous employer Vitro Labs As staff specialist Vitro interface between lab Navy Tartar missile program given very responsible job after performing both mechanical electronic design departments As modelers primarily interest ed Carls modeling activities chief interest has RC Soaring last 10 years Before power RC tyro coming control line background Most around world mem bers National Soaring Society will remember name editor organizations magazine Sailplane maybe dont know Carl founders East Coast Soaring Society organizational efforts others course built council soar ing enthusiasts four local clubs first special interest groups believe ECSS first group go over thousand member mark also pioneered use booths trade shows show others services Carl first president served two terms after taking editorship newsletter took paper through its adolescence ECSS Journal NSS Sailplane Carl also headed up Soaring Ad visory Group its first chairman hand ling original rules proposals eventual approval Going back little Carl active OCRC secretary helped organize institute large clubs gradual change board form government course Carl has worked usual Contest Oirec tors chores other club activities has learning AMA organi zation ropes past 6 8 years Willow Grove Ooylestown Lakehurst Nutchinson Carl brings analyt ical mind organization training heck lot enthusiasm job headquarters Good luck both Ron Carl Oist IV votes yet- Associate VPs will announce appointments next month hope got X2 vote Alabama 0 Florida S Geertia naippi to Also VSmith Carolina 9 Termemee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII Dist V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Annociat Vio-Prnidotn Siohnd Taokna 107 White aba Soc00V111n SC 29403 0mm Jo1np 5941 moo,nr Siad Calmanbo 55 31904 WoLanqhlin 4140 Feon Ct 0140. Pnoocol FL 32503 lain RodrbOmmn 510 5th St OOt Villa ajos asyomon Ponoto nioo meig FOnok Sotmomit. 2400 Wont Bad 500 Wonhoilin TO 37203 JO tthitlny 1605 Woodland Doentor AL 35601 Joib Wood PD Son 127 SooOba OS 39350 got winner folks. shown left John Martin Miami Florida John AMA Oist 5 HAM OF THE YEAR197 5 know proud him am ever modeler deserv ed such honor John does Thats Rt awarding him permanent trophy Miami Jerry Wagner helped day caught surprise did John it? Listen few years ago started MIAMA Club Miami Indoor Aircraft Model Assoc recruited Oade County Parks & Rec nept Sponsors finagled use Goodyear Blimp Hanger put together Free Flight Indoor Club featuring little funny peanut biplanes triplanes mono planes larger 13 inches overall fun club fun flyins fun contests FUN everything Along way John group gradually made up own rules rule package now copied over Indoor world mimiced England France may day find itself AMA Role book reject ed 75 will resubmitted 76 group few club members gathered last Sunday snapped myself courageous intrepid group never assembled L R John Martin Ken 62 Model Aviation Wolfinger Dan Kilgore Sr Mike Laughlin Chuck Slater Allen Honey Kevin Smith Jim Sanders seated LR Dick Kelso Cliff McCallum Bill Hiscock Fred McCal lum So great has Dr Johns impact door Modeling recruited help run 1975 MATS INDOOR Lake Charles folks saw em action nobody looking HELP other stress teamwork training help Juniors Seniors share skills young gentleman toy plane Mr Fred McCallum holding scale Fokker keep flying Out win dow Super Bowl 1974 Dick McGraw MAN YEAR tireless work Jim Kirkland Memorial well deserved 1975 Dr John Martin will 76? Maybe YOu will win Maybe woman will win can say can unravel mysteries murky future? Grateful acknowledgements Jerry Wagner aided immeasurably Ann Wagner supplied yummy break fast Jim Stewart drove over. 3 lovely ladies L R Margaret Gill Patty Sark Ruth Brocious Margaret stepping down Pres WINGS Women National Glider Soaring ladies Dist S want join organization exclusively women write new Pres Barbara Robinson 5841 Shafer Rd Lansing Mich 48910 Tell sent you. Patty Art Sark picture last Oct Ruth Newsletter Ed Tampa 74 good Aint cute Did read what Dave Mayor Club President said Daytona Beach RC Assoc Newsletter other day Dont miss nomination Might change what dont like keep what like way lot easier IMPEACHMENT youre right Dave. Bob Sue Crysler sent beautiful little book Sue wrote called Christmas Tide about mermaids Xmas Sue illustrated GCRC people George Batiuk President MACH Huntsville plenty mad cuz didnt mention recent contest OK OK George dont get mada peachy fling flang next year guys. Illinois ana 0 Kentucky uri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dint VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1180510 Annociato VicePreaidnnte Seen Early 4505 CrateS Sr nvilln ICY 40229 Robert Gill 216 Stately Luan Sprlenfinid IL 62704 Job, Matthiaa 5034 I4adinra Dr.Apt CFt Wayne 1046005 Sidnay COllar 524 cerriathia Ct Croon Vig IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Pad 1640 Maywlek Or. teaiaqton KY 40504 Phillip Sullivan 3021 SprIng Valley CS. Anderson IN 46011 Rebart Vojaloonk 7019 Chantnet non. Needridge II 0015 have appointed two new Associate Vice Presidents Indiana first John Jack Matthias member Fort Wayne Flying Circuits Jack flies several types R/G models including Scale Glider has bean full scale pilot over thirty years has Naval Aviator FAA Adminis trator Engineering Supervisor Manager electronics firms has Executive Board Fly ing Circuits six years has addi tional modeling experience newsletters public relations Im sure Jack will keep well informed about modeling area second appointee Phil Silk Sullivan President CIA Central Indiana Aeromodelers active competitive Free Flight flyers midwest Editor CIA Informer newsletter Math teacher Anderson Indiana still need couple volunteers Missouri Kentucky received letter Ray Hayes Treasurer LOFT League Flight Thermal Fort Wayne Indiana Soaring club started year ago four members has grown twentyeight held two sanctioned contests last year produce news letter presently geared promot ing new members hand out copies newsletter interested spectators club contests other activities flying field has tentatively selected FAt R/C Soaring team selec tion contests thia year Ray said sailplane flyers believe AMA people having diffi cult time accepting R/C sailplanes part modeling can assure isnt proof lies Executive Council vote send American team World Soaring Championships South Africa ia true AMA doesnt promote new events Im sure fly ers would resent inteference tried write rules regulations something dont fly ourselves support new events after have become established latest R/C Soaring Control Line FAT Combat Combat will official event 1978 World Championships control line flyers considering teem selec tion program start spring sounds like good event maybe Ill try myself attended meeting Chicago Pylon Club last night Pylon flyers came far away St Louis Area Rockford discuss contests sch eduled next summer CPC has unique idea called Special Sponsor Program someone has thinking starting R/G Pylon racing feels technology skills required just too much CPC will assign seasoned veteran help get started will assist selection checking radio equipment selection airplane hints building strong snd light sel tion breakin engines selection props coach fly pylons until can handle course come meetings will find question ask will answered possible CPC members friends ground exchange information freely air its man himself live competition Spirit 76 entering lot modelers Flyers over country experimenting readying models attempts Worlds Records have speed job ready attempts 5cc 10cc classes other modelers know trying various helicopter sail plane endurance H/C medals pre dict several new records year its about time US gets again Its time get models ready 76 Hats wouldnt surprised see over 2000 contestants year Ill probably enter dozen events should have fun Ill make sure save some time visit museum maybe Ill see Iowa 0 Michigan mota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dist VII Vice-President PO Sax 1104 Birmiagham MI 48012 Last months column inadvertently o mitted listing names addresses Associate VicePresidents carry over past term Jack Josaites no means intended wipe out appointments will however review confirm part total dis trict Associate VP team subject continuing interest serving have yet able contact fellows will irssaediately William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph MI 49085 Phil Cartier 6680 Lucia Lane #18 Fridley MN 55432 Keith McClure 5703 Terrace Dr Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morriasey 14100 W Park Ave New Berlin WI 53151 Saturday January 24 Mats planning meeting day Dayton meeting session 9 am about 1 am Sun day morning can no doubt read detail about Hats other sections Model Aviation highlights Indoor Fairgrounds Coliseum within hour other Hats activities 65 ceiling duplicate Detroit floor area 111 225 feet plus sur rounding grandstand seating Outdoor Free Flight Springfield Airport less hour Wright Field four miles college dorm accommodations Wittenberg College capacity 400 free f light ers will like Springfield fiveminute maxes unless wind up threaten ing put models out sight too soon case will back down threeminute maxes decision made category directors before flying starts 7 am Yea 7 am field available 6 am 430 pm AMA events start 7 am, FAT events start 6 am flown rounds Several AMA events like Cargo Payload Scale unofficial events will held Wright Field April1976 63 evenings 5 pm 9 pm Dont gripe about Springfield closing 430 pm did well negotiate Control Line Radio Control Wright Field Loca tion work hanger HQ function still developing Additional dorm capa city 600 U Dayton close RC Soaring Springfield plenty space everyone SAM Nats plans still developing may Wright Field advance Nets use Springfield Coli seum particular result hard work Bucky Servaites present ed Nets Executive Committee completely negotiated contract use coliseum after chasing down Akron West Baden University Cincinnati other possibilities Springfield first developed possibility Don Lowe new Diat III VI parallel quiries Bucky participated sev eral meetings airport city state Air National Guard AMA officials develop details Bucky really should spending time preparing Indoor World Championships top man US team Conversation Johnny Clemens Dayton broached idea District vii meeting apparently has hap pened previous years large scale would personally attend probably John Worth sounds like good way begin term office invite district look around facilities occasion some might otherwise together meeting Lans ing Milwaukee Agenda about 1 flying sites 2 need AMA Arkansas siana Mexico homa 0 Teoao VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank 01st VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankeoohip Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Prexidonts 000 Avecill 9117 La Ocorocee 55 Amcquorqoo 11 Nod Romeo 523 0 Lebanon Suiphot LA 70663 Frank Osborne ckay N Little Rock AR 72116 Obo Tomy 00 545 Ricbrdon T5 75000 now well new club year 1976 Bicentennial year new club officers should well duties hope abuse club officer has take getting yet Nope feel made mistake letting elect would nice whole club membership did its best work new officers make great bicen tennial club year Ever thought about becosmuing leader member AMA several ways achieve leader status Administration usual method others involve little work Become CD leader member also Now anoth er way Become B/C Pattern C/I Stunt judge too will get leader membership Has club got older members seldom fly anymore Get back action again becoming judge will keep active will keep supply qualifi ed judges contests Four years ago council went twoyear cycle rules done several reasons First give contest rules boards enough time act rules brought year cycle enough time get work done forever holding up printing rule book Now completing first twoyear cycles still hold ing up printing rules book next reason twoyear cycle contestant year rule book finally came out re build contest season year models obsolete him twoyear cycle fine new rule book out yet already complaining will take twoyears change yet printed rule book Got invite attend Dallas Rounders CL Modeler Year Club Banquet Went last year will back year something other clubs might copy gives chance honor own members gets members together big midwinter meeting gives chance take out moma can dress up wives get chance get together com pare notes Gives chance see slob pit area dressed up Some times can shock Once again thanks club editors newsletters Took twoweek vaca tion Florida stack waiting got home Oh yes Florida fine sick time brought kingsized cold back Texas Hi point trip indoor contest run CD John John Martin Colorado as 0 Nebraska h Dakota h Dakota Wyoming Ix DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton 01st IX Vice-Prexident 1401A Sooth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 67211 last months column stated would publish month list new Associate VP appointments also asked input advice volunteers assist making new appointments However forgot lead time three weeks getting column AMA Headquarters would -have time receive help asked appointments will next column XTP COLUMN LEAD TIME executive council voted publish AMA Magazine points strongly emphasized have last minute press time section order provide AMA mesobers fresher up minute news Included last minute section AMA News Competition Newsletter President V P columns fairly standard lead time approxi mately 60 days magazines-that news happening today will included meg receive 60 days now partly depending mail service VP columns Model Aviation however typical deadline date copy AMA Headquarters general ly 18th 19th month column will magazine print ed mailed about 10th following month AMA members receiv ing copy NA about 15th month again depending quality mail service area rate news section MA should reach AMA members almost fast old Monthly Nailing Competition Newsletter 30 days fresher standard meg practice COLORADOS 3RD ANNUAL MODEL BUILDERS EXPOSITION Rolf Norstog AMA 50917 Lakewood Colorado has invited 76 3rd Annual Model Builders Exposition held Jefferson County Fairground 15200 N 6th Ave Golden Colorado April 25th am accepting invita tion attend Expo features manufacturers exhi bits local hobby dealers clubs booths UC FF RC rocket boat train models display Swap sell sessions awards drawings flying demonstrations add up make some kind Expo Dont miss Host sponsor 3rd annual Expo Model Museum Flying Club info Expo call John Allen Area Code 303 985-3268 Ralph Mroch 303/7559478 Exhibitor tables $400 manufacturer exhibit tables $2000 reservations checks should made April 9th sent Wally Leiper 605 5 46th Boulder Colorado 80302 DIST IX AREA MEETING District IX meeting would seem natural held just before 3rd Annual Exposition noted above anyone club willing help set up meeting Saturday evening April 24 Denver area Contact soon times wastin just received $200 check trans mittal AMA Headquarters Huron Prop Busters Club Huron South Dakota donation towards AMA purchase Hutchinson property check donation too unusual two points No 1 Huron Prop Busters have just 12 members No 2 committment made fore site selection made stipulation being money used AMA property purchase DIST IX NOMENCLATURE * Topclass newsletter Topeka Control Line Association * Turbulent Tissue newsletter MACK Model Airplane Clubs Kansas * GI Modellers AssociationClub Grand Island Nebraska DIST IX PROGRAM OF THE MONTH * From SMRCC Newsletter Feedback 64 Model Aviation Paul Cook Editor Shawnee Mission KS K/C Club will have program some kind means new officers have swallow flaming scale models Aeronca Champs doing splits Arizona C California ii C Nevada C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisoim Dint X Vice-President 1100 West Show Frenno CA 93111 Aesoolato VloePreeldeete Robert nareos 901000 5050 iSmi Sr 000 BC 96701 Ed Sagorlin 2751 0 C,Se11 Ave Toceon AZ 85719 John Peed 4269 Speke dr See Jose CA 95136 Jim Scerhoroogh See 393 Lasedele CA 90260 GroSgor WilJjes 161 PesOs St See 505000 CA 92069 missed last club meeting sure attend next have requested chartered club District X vote retaining replacing Contest Roles Board members have re quested Northern California clubs greater Los Angeles area clubs vote retaining replacing Associate Vice Presidents areas individ ual help needed Other districts have followed lead having elections Associate Vice Presidents because has demonstrat ed works Apparently election process has never previously attempted select ing Contest Rules Board members because suggestion would popularity contest best man job would voted dont agree Its true AMA members notorious nonvoting apathy until obtained communica tive effort embodied magazine members really pushed very hard vote Im pushin ya now Vote serious problem Dis trict X over contest rule situa tion really pointed out methods use obtain membership clearance rule change woefully inadequate hue cry always raised after rule has passed simply means make noise adequately informed pending change spite pre-publication Competition Mews also Contest Rules Board meatber vote adequate input members negatives say AMA should overly concerned about Contest Rules Board problems because less ten percent total membership competition minded Well let tell ten precent comes 100% benefit labors ten percent whatever aspect aircraft modeling strikes fancy Contest Roles Boards entitled receive massive improvements working tools should have least two meetings year travel expenses should paid AMA should allowed better communications mem bers through Competition News through AMA subsidized district con test rules meetings should al lowed what must have provide membership new rulebook before competition year starts WAM had 27th annual Parade Champions Concord January 10th Looked like about 300 people present perpetual trophies very beautiful lots privileg ed help present some group winners WAM President Jerry Imboden won trophies needed two other people help carry perpetual trophies pretty good-sized know Conejo K/C Modelers Newsletter January 1976 outstanding member ship questionnaire prepared editor Norm Blessum 955 Camino La Maida Thousand Oaks CA 91360 questionnaire has two pages questions designed provide club officers what members want way activity what interested what would offer etc Write Norm ask him send copy Its too early start planning attend MAC show Anaheim Convention Center May 1 expect have traditional District X meet ing about 730 pm evening convention center hopirg AMAs entire Executive Council will Alooka o ana C Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dint XI Vice-Presidotl 1411 NW lSltt Street Seanila WA 98111 Aseociete Vicepresidents Dick Carson 3029 eof fees 5 Spokeoc WA 99205 Al Colver 231 palrbeehe Pocetello ID 03201 Simon DrOnes St 1 Bce 48 eroadview MT 59015 Robert 5 Staliok 1120 Shady Lone 516meV OR 97321 number model clubs great state Alaska Five have heard way another will tell about get informa tion club quite active since some detailed information received will first covered David Unrub secretary-treasurer group located North Kenai Dont rush map because isnt map know hodgepodge residences machine shops refineries spread over 100 square miles eastern shore Cook Inlet roughly north Kenai map club has five whole members fly mostly K/C club organized last spring aft er having two summers flying under belts members have taught selves fly can guess has painful Although club small inactive Last spring two taught minicourse junior high school class built Mid west Cardinal installed three channel radio OS15 last day course member class 15 got five minutes stick time collective creation didnt put scratch plane club called North Kenai MAC flew plane summer finally just wore Out have promised repeat class spring Last summer club thought would get some help invited club Anchorage come down fly Labor Day Anchorage 180 miles away narrow twolane windy paved road two members Anchorage showed up Kenai group delighted worked week strip donated local bar owner Anchorage flyers said excellent location hoped Kenai group would invite back flew day long time about forty cars people lined up watching first time Kenai group ever seen other R/Cers learned bundle October Kenai group sta tic display shopping center Kenai David titnruh volunteered babysit models ten took along kit work ha wouldnt get bored Dave never got take lid off box people poured through exhibit asking him leave until could bring friends back etc Most club got materials through mail until parttime hobby shop organized Judging number radios kits sold Kenai club should really expand next year Besides sending information above David also sent some good sug gestions concerning juniors scale Model Aviation suggestions good have sent parties think would interested following quote Davids letter Its too late advice issue nevertheless firmly strongly believe AMA should purchase property Nutchinson dont stop Ill never fly Im sure Alaska low list possible AMA sites dont usually understate far years come owned sites may sites AMA can raise mon ey club cant probably neither can Nutchinson club David also offered send some pic tures am sure kind pic tures would welcome would ap propriate get some pictures Model Aviation us interested what goes Alaska area re cent pipeline news has distorted some mental image Alaska minds Wheeley Winter would glad hear David pictures magazine useful would appre ciated recent issues Mod el Aviation contained some information pictures publication Ill risk wrath HQTR staff put column wont accept us will take time read colutnn would like thank publically taking time write David letter very informative contained some good suggestions club congratulated what have accom plished May luck good dur ing coming year about wraps up time Nope made Symposium district meetings winter need communication get bet ter acquainted April 1976 65 YOUTH COTITTEE REPORT ED ABRAM OUAQUAGA NY 13826 old mail bag little heavier month several comments reports welcome Star Skippers newsletter Ed Whitten after absence several months arent sure reason missing issues assume what ever problem its resolved Terry Rimert Cecil Field NAS Flori da sent rather long request informa tion regarding job Youth Com mittee its members what money get Maybe its too long since explained old Monthly Mailing Ill go over high spots again First Com mittee strictly volunteer anyone interested kids modeling eligible membership Committee inform al no meetings subcommittees forth main job members has operate annual Nate Delta Dart program try come up ways get kids modeling keep interested Weve made slide shows mov ies written outlines speeches lesson plans teachers anything else might help cause As far money goes told Terry couldnt answer what funds since never think got impression AMA scholar ship discontinued money would turned over Youth Com mittee No such thing John Worth did say scholarship stopped hed favor using money provide prizes Juniors AMA con tests speculation money become available Committee would have no voice would used beyond making recommendations NQ As said strictly unofficial Terry also expressed desire see column used exchange ideas youth programs told him thats exactly what weve trying promote lack ideas Unless guys out write cant very well tell others whats going Some months werent Patty Sak Ed Whitten d have no mail latest pat tys Pinkie way gives evidence club really active although Patty hasnt given update wheth er efforts have resulted cor responding increase youth participation Terry took exception remarks f voring some sort handicap system think assumed favored classes flying dont think theres need great concern area ex cept RC since other classifications already have limits imposed area power Ron Van Putte mentioned problem column suggested change point system might help Out agree might move people out Class faster still wont help kid can afford lowpowered plane less competition type radio RC few places guy can reasonably certain success can afford has no place competition should available everyone havent seen yet expect some future contest somebody will show up programmed trans mitters has punch button get perfectly executed maneu ver radios available now its matter time until youll able get fully programable set Short outlawing whole list fea tures therell no way run contest based entirely ability still say reasonable thing will handicap models control systems give everyone equal shot winning Back news Gene Nartmangruber Newport News Va sent excellent report regarding program hes using Boys Club Brainbusters MAC pro vides instruction boys build either NLG Dart hold fly ing sessions Starting month club will have advanced classes five boys time building Comet beginner series first five finish theyll pick another group Sounds like good way sure theres lots dividual instruction youre interest ed details Genes address 210 Woodroof Rd Newport Mews Va 23606 lucky well have some pictures somewhere showing some Genes kids action Keep cards letters coming Endwell NY Homer Brink Elementary School Corey Brooks took pictures about 40 contestants Cub Pack #209 participating Delta Dart Contest Above L Winners LR Cris Heath 1st Andy DeNardo 3rd Bobby LaComb 2nd Tin Pros ineki 4th Above R Myron Cary directed event passes out rubber motors youngsters Left Rev Paul Mathis three winders/timers puts 15 turns 16tol winder kids thus same flight potential Right Prizes consisted homemade trophies Cary ribbons certificates kit donated local hobby shop Delta Darts tops starting 66 Model Aviation Boys Club members Delta Darts Newport News Va Program spon sored Brainbusters MAC--see story details Hartmangruber photo
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/04
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
L r BACKGROUND--1975 FAI MEETINGS BY JOHN 1RTH AMA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR year committees Federation Aeronautique Internationale FAI meet make decisions concerning world champion ships other international competitions world records model aircraft FATs Committee International Aero Modeling ClAM pronounced seeom does job 1975 meeting held Paris France December 4 5 Some years ago back sixties AMA able send about half dozen representatives annual ClAM meet ings possible because National Aeronautic Association NAA official US representative FAT categories sport aviation generous free transportation ar rangement get people across ocean number available seats per year such transportation gradually declined NAA reduce its spon sorship various sport aviation repre sentation FAT meetings AMA NAAs designated US aeromodeling representa tive ClAM got 2 3 seats recent years annual Paris meet ing although NAA still able con tinue sending AMA world championship teams Europe Because reduced attendance coinci ded changes ClAM rules concerning representation meetings loss seats detrimentaladditional re presentatives would have permit ted participate anyway rules got changed 1975 subsequent meetings having representa tives would beneficial What happened ClAM decid ed allow its subcommittee members vote socalled technical meetings prior final voting plenary meeting followed meant subcommittee members would have voice influence previously turn meant because US AMA members subcommittee Free Flight Control Line Scale NC Aerobatics NC Pylon NC Soaring RC helicopters would very helpful have possible Paris However AMAs free transporta tion limited cost commercial airfare prohibitive outlook maxi mum US participation ClAM meet ings looked dim some imagination luck cooperation interested groups provided solution Some previous study noted aside chartered flights cheap est overocean transportation avail able Icelandic Airlines less $400 round trip could get people NY Luxembourg between France Germany back Meanwhile basic US delegation traveling via NAA transportation would land Germany rented van VW Microbus could provide transportation get everybody Paris way Luxembourg manner transportation cost could minimized would also considerable lodging costs involved since about week away US would necessary people total package added up AMA budgeted FAT activities take alone Thats cooperation came apprised situation noted AMA could cover half cost National Miniature Pylon Racing Asso ciation NMPNA National Society RC Aerobatics NERCA National RC Helicopter Association NRCHA agreed contribute $300 cause would assure US members ClAM Pylon Pattern Helicopter subcommittees could attend Dec meet ings Some luck helped two other situa tions US RC Soaring subcommittee member airline employee could travel low rates within AMAFAT budget National Soaring Society NES would have contrib ute Also US Free Flight sub committee member traveling Europe Continued page 56 CLUB FCC LICENSES An Illinois AMA Chart ered Club/member reported HQ understood no Club FCC Class C Cs Li censes would issued after January 1 1975 check Jeremiah Courtney AMA FCC Legal Counsel proved rumor falseno change proposed FCC Club licenses RC flyers typical rumors can sweep country about aspects aeromodelingmost usually wrong either partly entirely Thanks Gerald Case Aero Club Chicago bringing NQ attention typically erroneous rumor could dis pelled BEHIND THE SCENES76 NATS PLANNING largest ever allAMA planning con ference National Model Airplane Championships took place Jan 24 Dayton Ohio Approximately 3D key AMA leaders gathered Airport Inn work out details daily event schedul ing personnel staffing logistics facilities requirements critical item all-budgeting Represented members AMAs Nationals Executive Committee Dayton model club leaders officers following special interest organizations NFFS National Free Flight Society NMPRA National Miniature Pylon Racing Association NSSCA National Society RC Aerobatics SAM Society Antique Modelers Invited unrepresented National Soaring Society Prin cipal AMA officers President Johnny Clemens Texas SecretaryTreasurer Earl Witt Pennsylvania Executive Director John Worth Virginia VicePresident Don Lowe Ohio VicePresident Hardy Brodersen also NFFS Executive Director Michigan Indoor Committee Chairman Bucky Servaites Ohio Key AMA Hats officials Ron Morgan Pennsylvania Jan Sakert California three 75 Category Directors Il linois Bob Vojalavek CL Kemp Bunting RC Dave Shipton scale Ohio area club leaders Bill Hager also re presenting NMPMA Tom Cavanaugh Dick Kastoer Bill Hale also representing SAM Dave Brown Bill Miller Mike Mueller Illinois represented NSRCA others participated helpful developing information concerning 76 Nats reported Competition News section months Model Aviation magazine also available AMA NQ requestplease send stamped selfaddressed envelope Aside meeting results important aspect conference give take atmosphere prevailed throughout 15 hours 9 am Mid night Suggestions proposals offered modified approved step step process covering basics Bats planning Representatives cate gory interest able see work Out mutual problems other Hats Committee scope Nets operation also bacame clearly evident involving problems site layout accommodations April 1976 55 AMA HQ Executive Oirector including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 806 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 76 Nats Planning Cont coennunications contracts coordination coexpromine event size almost hO conpetition events during nook period over u hundred hay ficialo anointed doessninore leant 1500 contestante possibly 2000 thin year inuny sores two Ohio air fieldo Oright Springfield both near layto problems other con tests men multiplied timen over Lmst paints almost breaheves operation direatoonts including thousands dollura worth 0014 OQ support came within $1000 matching income total 064000 eapeosas 0970 Osts mntioipaten about 070000 ineepenses inflation plus new cost items Ohio compared Louis lane 74 sot breakeven operation again thin goal despite higher cost due lilalihood con testants 76 since thin much heavily mcdvlerpopuleted pert country plus economics involving loss traveo napennen isespectad novae high sO costs wt thout rmx sing entry fees 76 Nuts planning 00sf eresce goed emample currant 02414 planniog policymaking utiliehog icouta ell interested forties arrive practical compromism factors conflicting desires demands succeas thin ccofmranoe thus encourages forth er steps direction joint psetinipatino spe cial interest represestativen 14014 officers Its good trand mutual benefit St soon becomes eoodent Nets plan ning ,oefereoca compromises necessary 00 detmils interact end cam accomodated bending eattiso stretching fit various situations madic Control emam ple arent enough hours icaseven dmy operation eves going 0 am o pm duy provide flying everyono would lihe have 00th rytos sod Aerchatics Scale nosy contestasts must fly four time Thato thet seems prarticml 0 pylon terms maspoove safety cimilarly Aerobstica flights limited four time using 2 siten end 2 flight lines Aero botics flight past eros use up abOut 6000 faet Convey length beosuse would too much either Pylon Aerobmtics opernte fur 12 hours day use separate crews 6 hours flight time per dsp much planning goes goich smooth awitch ff100 Pattern eoch day plamoing also slice eeather factors Oscause possi bility early mornnng fog Pylon fliers go firot dufthay dont seed higher ceilings Aerobatics 0 Siera moat have Also allowmmca made fof fain interruptions-is week soamler flying thara mm almost always several hours rain problems four Aerobatics classes Novice Advanoed repOrt Mmstmra plus two Pylon Quarter Nidgat mod formula plus two classas OC Scale 02414 Sport saves very full days flying cnn scheduled about 200 Aerobotic fliers 160 Pylon uboot fifty Scala Sioce room other hind flying such schodule OC Soaring needs separate nina permits Scaring cpmrate 3 days almost unlimited nombers flying simoltaoeouslyeith foar winches launching modelo continuously Its much nba same other cat egcfiea Imch has its special problemo Control line enemple needs five ha nic creas Spead Anrobmtics Combmt nuciog Carrier free flight neads two power nonpowno Scale needs three OC ff CL 1411 together Nato involves over 40 separate competi tion events over 600 awards pee nested Trophy din tribution itocif logistical nightmare years has hems aetremely ccnpliceted frustra ting used given out very long drawn out award ceremony aboodcnmd ehen events increased yond practicality singlocatemony Sc system dmily pickup ceotral locmticn tried aeveral yearn Thia too problem Thia yaar n Oats planning coafersaca produced still another varIation--deems tralieod distribution avant dir ector taking care con trophy awards day may seem s simple obvious prooedsre sot events operating different hours same halfday ragoires oomph outed distribution procedure get right trophies right place ut right time Throughoot Oats plamalag such oum ems problems thrashed oat tspacially important sharing egaipmant supplies Ileetrical generators rA systems stop eatohes calculators vehi cles tables chairs eat ensios cords rope acter juge tmnts end other items passed around compli cated sharing sohedole Otherwiae rant items would prohihitive far beyond already great isnestoent has bees made over years Nets materials contrast 2 3 day meats sustained pace Nets activity 7 days strains abilities sod facilities emaisam OC Aerobatics judging 7 days inarwoin pertiouker problemitreqoicen lot people doing cradibly difficult tiring job many hoors Putting thia together aith prob loins cooesonicaticss electrical power leaping generators going continuously food refreshments fiald toilets tents Sb down ehen winds came parking crowd control trash pichup maoy other details involves extensive aspenolve logistical arrasgoments Ot moot coordinstion hue dm45 volunteer officials ma sure enough help available right place right time Thats goal its difficult achieve especially tha member volunteers given hour day lens needed eguipeent branko down weather inter ferma cao has times mess 505 mostly works out doe lot good people mahing super efforts nolve problams also works cut because plan ning stages various groups involved leers appreciate coemos problems y interact xc frem flight Control Line Scale people work other category gets fair shake abc loaro bend modify demands op erating tha soon basis eons important give aod take io under standing egoul Its under stood arsondereumpensatad way officials can paid justice thair efforts Out plemaing booed equal compensation Aside half doeae top officials eho gat slightly dna much great yr tenponsihility get travel compessotiom booed per mila ooaimam radius 100 milan adds op 000 easimam per official may also eneb geta free nights lodging local oullage dorm f day worked thats itno food allowance easy euma further aoey 100 miles hot thay own Sts part tha annual miracle makes Ness possiblawathout three people Oats could happex year due location Nets far populous area 74 71 plan use mora local paupla littla no campensation means maey ineoperienced nato personnel will Sovolved planning problem therefore develop satis factorily mined group Na te vets aewenmero fortunstely tha Ihic araa has produced large nombar enthusiastic vol onteors w ho have offered earsices ordar up front naw Om part action also appeaf ha spirit wantiog shca can aell better others have done job before Thats tha good provided ant husiasm can blended responsi bility kamahow make eork typical Nets problem people initially volunteer work Oats drop out before during evant good part Slats planning therefore provide fleaibility backop arronge masts keep oparetioss going man power gets thin gate hogs undertahing truly worlds biggest modal Onet way look et somber days hours per sonnel contestants events etc Ivery year its gamble bat odds against disaster era hedged years eaperiexce rombinatios good officials working together 76 Nets plaxoing date indicates could biggest best year evar planniag aimed towurd end 1975 FAI MEETIN6S Continued page 55 port ci ho job nveroeua xc nidr trip no Curio would ut miniool cost cod rho nood f bob cho National free flight Society SIrS Only too hitohen developed lue job coemitteests OC Aerobatics Scale CL nubocamittee mombero could make trip sn substitutes encopt other officially gualifiod Coo repre sestatiews could attend month 090 eut 02014 president cool d cover CL meet nog othor 01 ropresestetivas could cover Scale ucd Aorobutics once prohles unloed laot minute previounly appointed otficial SS coting delegoto Joho Spoldiny 0200 yicePreoidett district 4 lad job conflict caused travel cancelix tion So 0250 president John Clomeno going anywuf load tha 10 dele gation lice lie 0240 ByLows Ce spoosihility Ccc 011 fAl mutteca would outing dologate io place Spald cog sot coc core hitch deceloord Clex oso truvel arrangements peceestod lie leavito whet tho others did Tie Ocs sibilityceisced u lute arrival ic Paris So utill cnn anew contingency p1cc wan unciod cut 1001 Oorcsey 02014s oewly hired asuluteot Ixecutive lirector uculd go over Iceluodic Aitlisco alcog diem ho would bo donigoat ed oltornate Cloacon TIns Ourcoop ufcnr icrecaivo iriefing Worth ubo tacloically nun ottending us 1100 necretury rather 0201 ropresentative d oule auto rhoc tho 05 hod legally occeptod voting ropre unstotivo Cloross trowel problomo 0100 Clucosop would got good nn-the-jnb treicing experienoc fcr ha cork follow Pioully turned cut uv ondod up Paris aenes represoctatioou4 Jolt Clomeco got tixe 05 cOt ing dolegato Carl aorcscy alteroota Dan Pruou Chairman BC Soaring suboomlt tee Adam Outtlor 11 Pylon suhcnemiltoe John Ourkam 01 ielicopteraobccrmittoe John Worth 110 Secretary worked out ca plosned tacloncal meetango zero covered und Clem ens experts oach category ad 56 Model Aviation vina hin voting during fhsol meeting day no question huving ispvrncoroptenzotativao annual Patio meetinga major imonetecce 00 intetOnts ninply no better cap influence thinking nor fovor or people tn got educated tn what othera outside 00 think can work momo effectively get inter national ronperation zopafully have worked cut petters financing future representatives tin specialized subcommittee mact inga Thesugh 0240 sharing eith ap propriate special interest orgasheation thoocoto ouch repreaantntins have 00000 work togother uith group eutuel honetlt 02414 good poaltios tale whole coot stone subaidiaing world championohip teems including sevenul new onoa come plus absorbing new inoteuaaa PAT frasohine taco already greutly eacaloting 101 hudSon bapond zhat ban boon octual reoulto nI nbc Dec 71 COO acetings oem reported month Conpotitico Sewn ooction lOodol Aekotiom mognaino report indicanos ochioeod uboot 955 objootheen tending avecings almost oIl nf nor proposals unto udoptod oont proposals hy other ccuntrieo tic t wo wore faeor got rejected cur onot nigoifloant fail ure concomnod 01 ff100 wero nut ebb get pmoponal foe formula Ivomnion mAO reoxog accepted Adom Settler tnuohos nov reason report Sot cthems worn also renponoiblo Scee onontries cur knoeledgo poeticipato Pylon lacing acticitien ented agoisot no lad ecral obligation tc abatain hut did sot Soxe warn simply ogaisut onto chongina noon aftot 1914 changes opproved Others felt pro posal wan ton 10 omientod net suIt wo lost thin issue thia pear decisive negative votra coin tens lantern oxtico bloc concteles nay have heon inaction tie de feat eselior thin nooting 1500 pro posals changa Peon Plight rules things happen nometimen international modol politics hut did much better simply winning ocee bonn9 some sod maybe neat year can improse things further Thans what tha PAl game abnuto constant striving f bettaring world ictamoatiosal aemomodalieg made higgeot effort 7h hopo no top thot 1976 PERSONAL VIEWPOINTS BY CARL RONEY OBSERVER AND ALT VOTING DELEGATE Canting together hotel famnase Cumin just block PAT nf 0 ice lnoated lS delegetino afoot Wodneoday evening Sec 3 getting briofad Clemens comti concerning itinorary Thursdny ond friday uctuel meeting days 0dh am Thursday tho P01 meeting room boeing minproaontntives renewing old noqualot anoen 000 soeting new delegotos Thy group wan conoonod o lergo mom whieb first inprossion oppaumed natisfoctomp oven though up liho grade scinol dana mono 1971 aession tho dO wan opesod hy thin foesidost Sandy P hoe 00ff finland oddeesoed tin nnm nittino ouch noon nonner en n local model club cooductnitsometlngn couldnt help feel onofusint no cc ant tirnugi tent sixty aicutos lis tening tn schedule onme pmooeduCeu colegonnsccrcirpoaaibia identify unewoomor oxoept 15 pomticipa tion una identu Clod noor tugs Saving no easy method enoognico Oneict delegoto waited oppor nuow tino ask snmecne delega ynllooicg thin hickoff introduction main body nepomotod no antvcd nbc sermon technical nubocemittee ocetioga held throughout first day Since anwe thron meetings wore boing cooducted nimnltanenusly progrosaivoly won impooni ble f onemo dinlegotion participate tion ne woo forcod uttend meetings hiocountCy internet Al though neeti 090 techinoal se turo gvt involved tiovo strong dincusnion Cach agenda men sno votod although decininon wore cosolusivo tiap norva Only recoamendatinno ninat days mean ings appoaro tic technical aeon ga serve purponin timanhing out onne differences following day full agonda gone through again everyone otteodance final voting items no dosit 00 offomt gave us edge warn able mew mepresentativen sub committee neeti oga luring tic Plenary venting tie official delegates could vota seat ing arrasgenent around Clemens placed tic cay oubonamittee eambemn bend connultatiun 004 advice noting category came up thus enouring 00 position followed nut rinpreneota tiess guidance lyon werin dif ficulties bacoose conflicting opinions previously taceived 02414 meeAamn differescee roanleod fore en official 05 ponition could detnoolond 020A president ultimate responsibility deciding way voto problem wxs compounded shortness time tn develop firm ponitiona Os ull agenda mines bofore tho moetingo Thin timo thin pmoblins caunad lent thin 110 agacdx arrived 0240 midNoveOhaec copied transmitted soonmoun 02014 ainoOcera hop poaltiono review sod mesponon nedeasity imoediuto sonoos get reeponsan buck 09 prior final depomture Pario just homely gave delegwticn time digoat information Ofton tho responses members included detailed rotionale whioh required coosider oble atudy able enpreon view pointo Needloon tn 00f 00 000 vol unteer modeler expert noSeS ing fields nould effectivoly din cuss poaltion agenda itnes iawhere cur uen ding additional mom iota neotiog paid C cdv enpemto wore able spout auliocotively 011 subjects during nobonamitnee meetingo 0004 ho again during Plonary Meet ing Thin peccodure allowed thin voting delegate request permbsolon sabonemitteasember opoak no osi ject ha bahelf dolegota Soon observations upon noncbonion nf 1971 Tao meeting Ameprennonative Igypt wan attendance again after absence year before previous year delegates Oulgaria Portugal Onmunis abanot Asoncalia tin presented person foe first time Out thin 27 official voting delegatee eight 8 attended 74 meet meeting othom ottondoes wore ob servers nuboomoittee meabinto 16 nut 21 ware 0100 sot 74 perticiponto Continued page SN 1975 FAI MEETINGS Continued page 56 BY JOHN BIJRKAN RC HELICOPTER SUBCOMMITTEE first trip Paris osd ths plenary ClASs meeting enjoyable asd inter estisg sot surprises ospocted large building lecture hail facilities serving basqueta like asp selfrespecting engineers Out groat world sport aciatiun govern ing hudy hod few officos 20 o 30 foot aooti sq runs na top floor small buildiog housinq Anro Club Prance notion start puol what date oreaky atairway would eullepac Johos aside soot eatlufying see 52 sen Pros 27 nations get together discuss very polite foOlish thank goodness rules aud rugwlatioon fur model airpiase contents didnt nanotly follow cohorts soles Order bat handy pimesoff president Clues kept things track eacosplisbed lb e scat work thu ahort time available Actually meetings started unoff i nially night befero cursor pub just up utreet lintel farnese Whore delegates stayl ng As outing dinner would come straggling twos threes graetei enthusiosticully nba seatod lobbying would begin ccc seehing support P thot proposal ho discuesed neat day Theredoy delogates chuervers onmitteesen couvenod 010 am welcomed President Ourceler PAl folluwod ClAM preni dect Pimneof P eho described procedures aneouseed subcOeeeittee noel ings would located ukihin tin building C subeemittee met day largest moon free flight acule nod ecetrol 1100 elsewhere WC Pattero toci till almost eons nIc hoering 1 130 0/C Pylon 345 AC Helicop ters 347 nC electric powered 348 A good bit time wan wasted cause cenfusios over Cegliub meaning poor translation etc English people sot being able fullee fast pace discusains cosfusice between para graph combers agenda Pal Spurting Code hunk because ci typographical errors wee cessi den able abase aural obligatine en voting C onetnies lad partici pated oceteim cetegnry flyieg such S/C Pylon seppesed oh stoic voting thet subject Osil didslaometimen detrinent US Hiss li/C helicopters pre pared what happeeed John worths little premeetieg hotel room As espected lemmas proposal fur S/C hOhi copter definition rules Per cunpeti tins acme again referred tc tie eubenmit tee further study Since previous subeomittee chairman leactive due ith health aneechaimeuns needed nisne thvre isterested helicopters indicted willisgsess toserec delegate Casada Carmen sitchoce ached weeld like P him nomisate measteriting couple dozen letters let thought ne helicopters rules comes seturelly another trip Pane seat year said null After fisal seetisg dele gates lhOO hours 4 pm Per nomina tion subenmittee chairmen other gesemal matters masy delegates ad jeumned corner pub P em beer ned cokes found syself sittieg seet Chris Olsen SC subeomittee chairman across Cerren Citchece Carree ask ed ne guehif ice tiesn no would knew susleating guess buildiegeegise powered helicopters ainna 1543 directieg first two satiosal helicopters eveste country hav ing held two world records writing monthly column convinced him 00 friday Pleeary meeting held delegates etein big roes items egeeda voted menuassendations Per against em amend aeste hy subloessittees Subeneesittee Chaimees thes voted en ned finally subsnbcnmittaenhairmen Caress must have dune little lobbying because enmisated los Keynes US seceoded warren 50 other sumieatiues offered no vote required payoff trip Europe Old John worth east have figur ed nut plansed way before heevee invitadma go Paris Its great opportunity P rewrite bemmue proposal clarify things make rules safer give helicopters over lapping meters ceasials syschmepteru tandees equal ehence wish shingle ters etc beginning seetiug use delegates twok President PSI task nonnoemtain terms P cm pee sieg flAil rulieg sa president ClAM could serve memo five ye succession Clam president Seedy Pisenof P served ice oneyear cennecutive terms PAl presi dent stood fire convIction like edmeekehing inther disciplining chil dren children luet word pltheugh several nusinationa fur saw Class president oil declined PAl presideet 0014 absence preendeet duty aa sused vieepmeuudent iv gets nominated Per first viecpenaldesty uwong others needy Pineouf naturally others decline theme stood Mm P new acting President deciakese mode categories elevate tie world obmapiunship status hold world championship meeta eto etc meeting lasted until 7 pm prenideet others nt apeoher table suet have deed tired bat kept fnnetioeoeq normally calmly Ger man proposed 0/C halircyter rules olecat came vote some realsded press dent entrene sefety hacard uP 10 kilopound helicuptern 00 finally agreed toreeuknit proposal subeemittee particular suhouboommittee choir man eon tootimed toguoutonthe tows night BY DAVE LINSTRUM PP SUBCOMMITTEE Tn lb ose silo attend PAl COIlS meetieqe Paris often sense rules changes resulting free Plenary meeting made PAl ties-in ether words byocsentitien attuned reel world model flying has often heeo feeling past particularly role chengesievclved major sudel specificetion changes dramatic nedifications fly ing ruins 1575 ClASS meeting first have priveleged allandand plan go knok again nest year work schedula permits typical es aseple feelings diseef man chiseneet hove no basis Pact pee p1o representing nember nations therm 25 voting delegates knowledge able cases wellknuwo flyers twala y session broken initiel technical meetings various aubcoeeitlees propasals egende ore hashed nut detail byosperts respective fields lot haclground information often available countries eho made proposals second day devoted brief discus aice suboceesittee consensus proposals nobel voting vot ing delagare free country allen gets adeice enpert observer thy special field under dincusnion Thin oh scmeer say have bees technical meet ing dey before end have spect51 sight Peelisqe eaperts comprise suboemittee Hewever eel beund accept opinion deed nay advise delegate vole eppesitiun eaperts sometimes split opinions also certain amnunt politics involved efforts made en beth days lnbhy obtain votes pro en particular isenes seldom total agreement bat nepecled Often modelem have honest disagreements conpatitine should nunit has ever thus ouster inlernatinselly famous free flight ems prenest came Pree flight nabcomitteesnnsios fresh Pram Aemeport Charles lelaulle oar schedule did set allow site befure arrival flight Icom Los Angeles ha 4 renineed agenda SCAT club aellknuwo PAl oriented group Amesnd conference table spotted old friends Thoman fester leumark Pet er AlbeIt Cenade later elected Chair man Sebeeneittem replacing luigi Aeve Pierre Chanssebuerg Prance Mar lin Dilly 55 meprenentceq Sew Zeslend Ian Anyone IS Englend ease Pinkie iwedes friendly Albrerht Onchate wakefield Champion East Germany ISO Swas represented famnus I/C stunt flyer iirnlkinen IS OS free flight em present lebale hut clear majority favored rules far costeelent nut urgaskeer Onactise model epseif ins tics changes negative apparently re Pleating model ore sets afacline wtth pine sees 3misers classes flyof P wpheld valid part uP world Champs asd ewles proposed make earn fair test cI emedel sad flyers Cool heads prevailed asd believe disesesiess resulted evelutiesary net radical changes fur PAl P lyemn worldwide BY DAN PRUSS RC SOARING SUBCO9IITTEE Secessber CIAM agenda eeetaieed ever forty proposalsthat rule changes S/C Searing came free sine countries Sebcuemniltee Although some proposal swore same different caustries nev ertheless represented largest nueber proposals particular category senlinned because felt en necemended changes S/f sailplane fraternity wase Inure pleased current rules further felt could have nega tive effect ne posaible world ohumpies ship Conviecang primary lereelseeren S/C eailplaneebul would vote rule changesthat pro pnsels refinements neisting rules progress achieved making refiec Cot aeroelebs eon eflurdrepmeeen Inline Ion Iheensentinge can AMA nenee lechaical meetings held countri en representa live have delagate spreading himself thin amnng various categories aero modeling first day Iwo days seeting reserved P technical meetings necend day far meet leg proper voting Psr various rule changes lakes place Usually cuemendatiens dill ernst nnbcemil teen heeded voting delegates didnt attend specific techeical meetings linnegh background music Off record such lime wan spent dillement delegetes en evening before tech nical meeting during meeting afterwards elaberate en some changes 101 lswing presented Cinches 400 meters line 255 solemn lsrsomeund will rule accepted after cooling scepliciem non winch type flyers--bet displayed much nellpreclaised enpenlise en subject Kitieg winch es neesed big gest fear thvse hand-sew schwol Therefore eeans prevent unwind ing line during launch lv provid ed-this can form winch master net necessarilyrepeal set necensarilyasechanical feature wtnch Sealies Canada South Africa USA countries use winch es esolusively conteste Pond starter dictates High Start Ovefall length esetretched 110 meters sore 15 meters unutrolehed elustko may noed See end thin high start suet attanhed grnusd ruling preeentn hand tow/high start Suce countries would like use unattached method because tall grass P30 category thermal elope searing sodels Thermal soanieg cludes gliders metergliders held P 30 contest fur glideno contest nrgania ems IS SOT CAPS INCLODE MOTOS-ILISESS south Africa will net-repeatwill net have enterglider classification Icr Cnrld lhaepinnship scuning Sermalliekeg scnres turned Sewo Pen reasons subcesenit tee seeker failed see Seens lhneqh meet Euro peon contests around IS cuspeti tore presents en Prob lee pnstieg scenes P am Europe 121250 euetestaeteisanunlathnmahle figure cap diet asce speed cualdet arrived ec prepesal tabled Penaceelly fell nenmealieleg scenes isesatnmal step bsl eurweqiass tannin g consistent limes around 1 3seanndeinspeed other countries turnIng good cI 17 seconds discussion lensed Inwards argument Corking Times Increased 0 minutes 15 minutes Per mater glider Task Samatiun tine running space re stnictions en tawieg Tasks remois basi cally same Its tenon enumse 110 H divided 10 Practiuns nI 11 C Course dimectiens fur speed sad distamee remain seen Personal Ohuervaliens Seems though certain members meetings treat asy mule proposal net possible ispravemeol us advastags countrys mentors proposed some instascen ecapticiss Ian nut weighs femeeightadsess further felt some people mare woincensed ohal lesgieg rule bank lesking loop hole besting ones peers head head easpetities Because US has held aely two F AI enetests under 10741575 rules se years seen argemosts gel Only little support Meaewhile esperi esce nf ceetais Serupeass hald PAI contests year held uam nwo type readily recag nieed hesered 107k could change BY ADAM BATTLER RC PYLON SUBCOMMITTEE Al leceebem meeting al Inter naliunal Ceemiltee en Aemnandeling Clam United Slates reprenenled sev eral techni Cal contribetems additien Selegate em Clemens Secre tary em worth reports appear elsewhere Pinnecial assistance cI sripc ASSA made possible fun no represent United Stat Os views no PAl Pylon Secing also act Pylon sob ocemittee somber During year proposal drafted provide use Pormula air planes PAl Pylon macin g event proposol support east enuntries represented tie Pylon sub ocemittee well cthems net represent ed iv norway Sweden Pioleed Soiled KIngdom United Stales maprouoetetivns well etmong support Pros Canada luring technical meeting held en Thursday Sec 4 wan apparent IS representative did uhare voting delegates views othoms meined supporters however signi ficant venal support Pram Canada As n renult technical cuemiltee n/C ohich Pylon Ancing sub-mategory vot ed support US proposal friday wan another day however plenary unsuics whore country de legate can vote soon became apparent thet 55 strategy prcvide time fur second thoughts present ilees agenda different order discussed prior technical meet ing 55 proposal Precee PAl Pylun aircraft description mules Pen three years proposal woe 40011 wilk first passed point spite significant stretching prctncel Mr worth auicoeaeittec US pruponal considered rejected lometmospeol apparent voting wee primarily nationalislie prin ciples because Pormula aircraft ware net invosled erased anysehero ether 00 In spite panning out eanenous color photos sovefel SMPBA racing ioohs male thmce viaws ideas readily available US mis sion unsuocoesful As ecosequence action PAl Sacing activity tho US long hold out Numthweet will slcwcenaider ably Oct stop usfamlunale will Imp find way provide con tinuing interest United States growth success formula rac ing makes difficult induce US recieg competitor build several mere airplanes different type Prom Purme 15 vet Inlennational world Champ hanshiponopelitius mast PAl rules rightly Thus dilesema Another result action wan tin renignotiun present eubcoemitlee ohabooco Jeheni Sedenhals see chair man cesunittee will fnrmed whether US will represented nesnaine seen Ce tried hard personal disap pointment great AOSA sQ sub subsequent letter NMPc5 President Sen Scherm Adam Sal Ibm aleu said lcllcwiegiscnsseatiue PAl seetioge onsuidered oppertanity pans cc emyma views rest al world able pet racing beek heeds delegates Pros 11 countries wilh lbs 10 caries Pureished OMPCA plus sy ewe copy additine presented color photos S different PemeI ships reprssentative cluded England So Africa Belgium Spain Sweden finland Australia Nor way Canada Pranee eerland United Stelee Icrteneto having such presliginun event innem racIng Unfurtesately nest nI world cas Oct sheme directly thin activity doe launseni lability Nitma will try lied way allow IS nespete islenneliunally still keep form airplanes April 1976 59 DISTRICT ONE MEETING NOTICE Annual District AMA Meeting Satur day March 20 1976 Open 6 pm mal program begins 7 pm Hosted again 495th RC Squadron Nashoba Valley Technical High School Westford Ma Hear Chelmeford Lowell Johnny Clem ens John Worth will guest speakers Cliff Piper will MC Come meet Associate VPS Contest Board members Contest Coordinator Get re quests contest sanctions 1976 Door prizes RC equipment raffle surprises reach meeting place Route 495 use exit 20 follow signs Route #110 Head East toward Chelmaford little less mile St Marys Drive Take St Marys Drive park ing lot rear school Please remember no smoking school See Please come youll glad did TO THOSE WHO RECEIVE ONLY THE AMA NEWS REPRINT Except general interest items information about AMA competition mat ters contained Competition Heweletter section Model Aviation magazine Such information however available upon request AMA HQ sending stamped selfaddressed enve lope following topics con tained months April issue Report current future AMA World Championship Team Programs de tails 76 AMA RC Aerobatics Rules FF Contest Board Action re VTO elimin ation Latest details re 1976 Hats Ohio Aug 1-8 FAT trial RC Helicop ter rules flight portion FAT pro visional RC Electric Power rules FAT provisional Stand-Off Scale rules Contest Calendar NUISANCE/TRESPASS VS FLYING SITES result action brought against RC Club Detroit landowners adjacent club field resulted closing down flying opera tions have read problems caused neighboring landowners against De troit RC Club nuisance noise trespass airspace overflights neighboring property Although ac tion should considered precedent setting legal rationale trial court decision tested appeal superior court others throughout country should act caution attempt fly within boundaries property whether owned leased borrowed noise problem handled club voluntarily restricting flying hours result trespass air space charges members RC club Detroit forbidden trespass foot air neighboring pro perty Adjacent property owners began sitting right property line log ging reporting illegal overflights court Modelers threatened guns neighboring landowners downed aircraft could retrieved adjacent property As result untenable situa tion neighbors bordering fly ing site club finally closed down field put property market shouldnt have happened did Hot should cautious discretion excerised others flying acti vities should also try main tam best possible public relations landowners families near f lying sites especially vital cases flying over neighboring proper ty involved otherwise severity acceptability courtS nuisance complaints will stronger difficult overcome Nuisance laws real shown Detroit Club case may invoke harsh trespass sanctions direct re sult nuisance complaints AMA HQ has memo its legal counsel Jeremiah Courtney concerning nuisance vs trespass situations Interested clubs may request free copy Connecticut e achusetts Hampshire e Island IVermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper Dist Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Aasuoiatu VicePreaidents AnttuuR ovureti 2a Suuudy 5111 Rd. OuPortlund ME 04106 Ctarle 0 ceernyd sa Coasniul SIlicon Anhurat MA 01001 Al Ouvutnik 4 Revunly P1 nli CT 06850 John Pupuoeurgu 104 Ruoky Ciii Rd. seamy MA 01035 THE REAL BIG HEWS IS THE DISTRICT 0MB MEETING SATURDAY MABCH 20TH 1976 meeting again hosted 495th Squadron will same location last year Nashoba Valley Technical High School Westford Mass near Lowell Chelmaford year proud announce AMA Presi dent Johnny Clemens will speaker mostly because couldnt keep him away after great meeting last year John Worth us hope have appointed people atten dance help us keep AMA glued toget Mew England Another goal year have sort Clearing house setting up key contest dates District coming year Paul Penney will have table can check preferred dates hopefully can better job coordinating contests little conflict fact will have considered though that will still have clear some dates District Two traditional contest dates big ones already scheduled cases please remember getting bigger year will increasing number slight conflicts some areas some hard feelings last year New England RC champs conflict good Sailplane RC meet Pittsfield Hope can resolve problems type 1976 planning meeting Jan 4 dozen members 495th must comment willingness en thusiasm toward what going lot work facets re sponsibilities meeting have already assigned letter invitation will go out club shall send out letter too make sure Chartered clubs aware op portunity attend funtype getto gether dont have great magazine permanent site problems year membership such project ed coming year look much success 1976 havent heard good friend Johnny Clemens please dont miss meeting youve met him have heard him before know youll John Worth will bring us latest headquarters operation will adequate time express views ask questions No films planned time though Johnny will bring along few slides particularly proud Internats other big events has attended Id like see some shots big money meets out West Circus-Circus just prove dont have fun contest formal meeting begin 7 pm Saturday March 20 1976 Displays raffle will offered 495th displays will hallways under adequate protection year order allow room seating meeting room can prob ably seat 400 500 50 early sure good seat Thanks again great group 495th willing ness help us District nual meeting Roy Mytinger usual has done great job putting together pre liminary planning work BTG BIG BIG District Regional Control Line Championships Middletown RI September 345 1976 RI76 meet has sanction number 1776 Roy started working angle way back last March time hits stands Ill Council meeting slated Feb 14 Dont know yet sure wish inputs out mem bership ranks help make decision controversial issue havent heard YOU thinking dont write magazines later complain about actions Council Still looking flying site loca tions directory District So far 5 sites have come New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dint II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11381 Ausuciute VicnPreeidentu 0101 ORes 7706 269th St PeRk NY 11040 Joe Friend 62 JoysaR rurrRu Freehold 07 07063 John Origq 6307 BudgeR OR yoRt 05 14094 Cliff Montpluisir 17 enteRS dt 07 07067 061 RoRklu JR 65 sonubuch Furry Rd. 60 1 Cohoon NY 12047 Jack SnueuuroO 2062 Onersen Ama 5uion 57 07003 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS Hopefully edition will come attention prior February 28 thus serving further notice shall have second annual District II member ship meeting conjunction 1976 WRAMS Show Westchester County Center White Plains New York pursuant arrangements have just concluded Show Director Frank De Vore WRAMS WESTCHESTER RADIO AEROMODELENS INC -- presumably will already have advised good fortune virtue late news blurb similar effect crossedfingers sought have inserted last is60 Model Aviation sue NA planned day hour session year being Saturday February 28 noon Opposed last year proceedings took place Sunday tailend WRAMS Show producing such unfortunate timing consequences having abruptly adjourn meeting order permit Messrs Clemens Worth participate awards portion Show another part building Frank De yore fellowWRAMS warmest regards profound gratitude person AMA general splendid cooperation magnificent spec tacle annually well serves best interests aeromodelling Dis trict II elsewhere UP IN CENTRAL PARK Although matter policy strive columns avert im pression just because live work New York City regard place District II about hope will permit brief departure order might provide few moments warmth brightness reproducing portions delightful letter received local AMA members Mr Leo Weiss Kings Point New York takes us titillating trip down Memory-Lane Little 01 N Yawk after great opening opened February issue MA flipped First con gratulations aspect Novem ber 8th affair Manhattan em impres sed Mr Weiss relates know last time can recall model aviation getting big exposure Town dont let address fool till New Yorker about 31 32 big Junior Birdmen thing Sheeps Meadow lots PR quite effec tive shall never forget day Mis Nonor JJ Walker entourage hand juncture spoke flag-bedecked stand much old tradition Nis hat round shiny coat cutaway pants strip ed Positively resplendent against backdrop other elegants pre sumably high-ranking officials As spoke literally thousands gathered round ntly diversity interests etc some guy launched behind bandstand rocketpowered model Id seen red nts before Two fireworksstyle rockets swept wings works Really chil lingly accurate estimate what come quarter century two wars later Perhaps progenitor Any way up went right over smil ing Irishmans head blew up Walker looked up casually interrupting mellifluous flow clings mem ory sharply etched simul taneous dive inside breast pockets simul taneously executed several forementioned officials ex ecuted swiftness Nickok precision Rockettes artillery what else never quite came view Real time became converted slow time minds eye James J no barely perceptible motions primarily facial reversed process hands slowly withdrew move round shiny hats momentarily knocked askew knees bent laps hint uncertainty reformed Nizzoner no ruffled hed momentarily skidded during buck wing carried bits balsa wood aluminum pungentodored casing materials floated gently ground directly front elevated resplendent platform Mr Walker readily demean purity occasion topic discourse American Boy Nor pro fessionals close support lose bit polish doubtless experience hewn memorably displayed too somehow stands mind stark contrast ineptitudes displayed recently generally undercover roles profession would seem has retrogressed put thoughtsand memories down way sharing rather delightful memory brought freshly mind article MA. thank hail evidently effectuating something can viewed being altogether nign can foresee considerably same sort thing occurring years immediately ahead degree toward such similarly worthy end am sure success will prove inspirational IN TNE WORKS point projection 1976 bids fair provide great deal model ling activity kind dimension District II -- what such big gies repeat MAD Model Aviation Day Rockefeller Plaza first pub lic R/C contest Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn since Mirror Meets large 2day trade show Long Island ModelExpo southern part New Jersey tion imposing array contests Dis trict II noted very proud r plans continue crystallize GEAR UP AMO LOCKED! Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe Dist Ill Vice-President 2110 N Kings Arms Circle Centemille OH 45446 ASaocl&ta VicPraldanta Fravois FbhaRty 504 21st St Vina WV 26101 Ralph PaRatti BLarney RD 1 Sevickley PA 15143 Harry Py. toga, Sq apta A-iOn 41012 B Johaeon nay Olorniatoen PA 19401 Albert saldoveki 1703 Gra,t Blvd Cleveland 44130 Well just barely brand new year much activity afoot district affecting District III modeling U S gen eral As may know 1976 MATS will held Ohio combined sites Wright Field near Dayton Spring field Airport half way between Wright Field Springfield first MATS planning session coming up 24th month Jan Dayton will attending meeting two fine flying sites should help put fine NATS minimum event interference sites close enough 20 minutes cause too dif ficult administrative hardship Other important things happening As reported last time Ohio bidding strongly Academy headquarters move Ohio An additional step taken early month visit John Worth Carl Maroney AMA Columbus Springfield Ohio discuss Ohios interest matter John Carl flew Columbus treated short air tour State Ohio aircraft points interest area Following excellent luncheon conference Springfield tended number very important people both City Springfield state officials Columbus session estimation outstand ing example modeling community co operation via open friendly ex change views John Worth gave excellent presenta tion nature needs modeling country Na traced background growth activity pictured future needs response ex cellent parties spirit responsible community involvement needs hobby evident obvious hobby has come age important com munities represents defini tive source important business come hobby also achieving recog nition legitimate form recreation sport ever increasing number citizens such demands its rightful share community recognition support What required through out land friendly face face meetings community leaders such took place Springfield AMA Special Interest Groups have much discussion lately number proposals relative direct involvement special inter est organizations AMA affairs would seem logical de velopment large number groups now have least some ex tent responsive general disatisfac tion present methods parti cular competition categories parti cular have read Bill Northrops propo sal special interest group represen tation Executive Council Also recently Joe Friend has proposed ar rangement would involve special interest groups affairs Con test Boards Personally would like see formal alliance spe cial interest groups AMA As minimum seems appropriate SIGs assigned some formal responsibility competition rules within inter est absolutely no question contest boards need good help can get come up good competition rules member K/C Contest Board short honest ly seems ought bet ter way appears boards April 1976 61 Effective communication two-way street nonpaid volunteer officers ing utmost make AWL kind organization members wish thoughts contained pages month yours arent apt known unless write--to AMA vice-president dis trict representative associate vicepresident area Complete communications link--write largely responsive initiate rules changes although obviously board members may write rules proposals aa indi viduals wish present sys tern appears bit chaotic boards faced very difficult task trying mesh often conflicting proposals seems contest boards should charged initiating rules changes imputs possible re sponsible sources further seems likely special interest groups should primary source exper tise should chartered AMA OKI have fanned flames little bit have outlined definitive procedure suggested approach What think Other Issues Let fan another flame little bit governing body devotes much effort money competitor invest significantly manners domestic well international competition Personally feel competition Life Blood hobby would die absolutely no question mind would far different thing incentive development fostered competition much invest aspect hobby Should invest community relations grass roots sup port better flying sites Should contimue substantial invest ment international competition ever increasing costs Should support competitive events propor tion evident national interest about hearing out modeldom What kind burning issue bothering maybe youre just happy go along crowd griping some knuckelhead AMA sticks rule doesnt make sense never taking time get volved will try represent know what want otherwise its must also recognize will have intelligently ha evaluate conflicting ideas reach reasonable position various issues lets have Delawws District ef Cnhbia@ Maryland @ North Carnilna e Virginia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding Dial IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanitam MD 20801 Or Ronald McNally AMA 55785 has con sented represent Oistrict IV Control Line Contest Board toughest jobs Oistrict has will certainly forced curtail personal activity handle work us members district interested Control Line about thinking about write give him feelings rules mat ters now study future proposals tell him appreciate working behalf address 6118 Bardu Avenue Springfield VA 22152 comes job highly recommended very well qualified handle position Ron already up ears work attempting fill Bill Paudues mighty shoes Please write Ron opin ions control line rules issues ideas concerning C/L competi tion Let take opportunity remind Ron other Oistrict IV officers column available time message would wish broadcast may write col wan anytime feel have much say Please probably fastest way reach members Ron s appointment CLCB representa tive voting member big news Oist IV will certainly affect national competitive scene well Just look record work ganization accomplishments mbde Bill Pardue during term Also news Oistrict IV nation modelers very recent ad dition Carl Maroney AMA 400 headquarters staff Assistant Executive Oirector As direct assistant John Worth Carl responsible John Executive Council perform duties Executive Oirector absence other programs assignments made him John Worth So now finally Academy has someone lighten load EO should allow John perform efficiently broaden activities Carl 32 has already very long string credits organization AMA previous employer Vitro Labs As staff specialist Vitro interface between lab Navy Tartar missile program given very responsible job after performing both mechanical electronic design departments As modelers primarily interest ed Carls modeling activities chief interest has RC Soaring last 10 years Before power RC tyro coming control line background Most around world mem bers National Soaring Society will remember name editor organizations magazine Sailplane maybe dont know Carl founders East Coast Soaring Society organizational efforts others course built council soar ing enthusiasts four local clubs first special interest groups believe ECSS first group go over thousand member mark also pioneered use booths trade shows show others services Carl first president served two terms after taking editorship newsletter took paper through its adolescence ECSS Journal NSS Sailplane Carl also headed up Soaring Ad visory Group its first chairman hand ling original rules proposals eventual approval Going back little Carl active OCRC secretary helped organize institute large clubs gradual change board form government course Carl has worked usual Contest Oirec tors chores other club activities has learning AMA organi zation ropes past 6 8 years Willow Grove Ooylestown Lakehurst Nutchinson Carl brings analyt ical mind organization training heck lot enthusiasm job headquarters Good luck both Ron Carl Oist IV votes yet- Associate VPs will announce appointments next month hope got X2 vote Alabama 0 Florida S Geertia naippi to Also VSmith Carolina 9 Termemee DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII Dist V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Annociat Vio-Prnidotn Siohnd Taokna 107 White aba Soc00V111n SC 29403 0mm Jo1np 5941 moo,nr Siad Calmanbo 55 31904 WoLanqhlin 4140 Feon Ct 0140. Pnoocol FL 32503 lain RodrbOmmn 510 5th St OOt Villa ajos asyomon Ponoto nioo meig FOnok Sotmomit. 2400 Wont Bad 500 Wonhoilin TO 37203 JO tthitlny 1605 Woodland Doentor AL 35601 Joib Wood PD Son 127 SooOba OS 39350 got winner folks. shown left John Martin Miami Florida John AMA Oist 5 HAM OF THE YEAR197 5 know proud him am ever modeler deserv ed such honor John does Thats Rt awarding him permanent trophy Miami Jerry Wagner helped day caught surprise did John it? Listen few years ago started MIAMA Club Miami Indoor Aircraft Model Assoc recruited Oade County Parks & Rec nept Sponsors finagled use Goodyear Blimp Hanger put together Free Flight Indoor Club featuring little funny peanut biplanes triplanes mono planes larger 13 inches overall fun club fun flyins fun contests FUN everything Along way John group gradually made up own rules rule package now copied over Indoor world mimiced England France may day find itself AMA Role book reject ed 75 will resubmitted 76 group few club members gathered last Sunday snapped myself courageous intrepid group never assembled L R John Martin Ken 62 Model Aviation Wolfinger Dan Kilgore Sr Mike Laughlin Chuck Slater Allen Honey Kevin Smith Jim Sanders seated LR Dick Kelso Cliff McCallum Bill Hiscock Fred McCal lum So great has Dr Johns impact door Modeling recruited help run 1975 MATS INDOOR Lake Charles folks saw em action nobody looking HELP other stress teamwork training help Juniors Seniors share skills young gentleman toy plane Mr Fred McCallum holding scale Fokker keep flying Out win dow Super Bowl 1974 Dick McGraw MAN YEAR tireless work Jim Kirkland Memorial well deserved 1975 Dr John Martin will 76? Maybe YOu will win Maybe woman will win can say can unravel mysteries murky future? Grateful acknowledgements Jerry Wagner aided immeasurably Ann Wagner supplied yummy break fast Jim Stewart drove over. 3 lovely ladies L R Margaret Gill Patty Sark Ruth Brocious Margaret stepping down Pres WINGS Women National Glider Soaring ladies Dist S want join organization exclusively women write new Pres Barbara Robinson 5841 Shafer Rd Lansing Mich 48910 Tell sent you. Patty Art Sark picture last Oct Ruth Newsletter Ed Tampa 74 good Aint cute Did read what Dave Mayor Club President said Daytona Beach RC Assoc Newsletter other day Dont miss nomination Might change what dont like keep what like way lot easier IMPEACHMENT youre right Dave. Bob Sue Crysler sent beautiful little book Sue wrote called Christmas Tide about mermaids Xmas Sue illustrated GCRC people George Batiuk President MACH Huntsville plenty mad cuz didnt mention recent contest OK OK George dont get mada peachy fling flang next year guys. Illinois ana 0 Kentucky uri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dint VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1180510 Annociato VicePreaidnnte Seen Early 4505 CrateS Sr nvilln ICY 40229 Robert Gill 216 Stately Luan Sprlenfinid IL 62704 Job, Matthiaa 5034 I4adinra Dr.Apt CFt Wayne 1046005 Sidnay COllar 524 cerriathia Ct Croon Vig IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Pad 1640 Maywlek Or. teaiaqton KY 40504 Phillip Sullivan 3021 SprIng Valley CS. Anderson IN 46011 Rebart Vojaloonk 7019 Chantnet non. Needridge II 0015 have appointed two new Associate Vice Presidents Indiana first John Jack Matthias member Fort Wayne Flying Circuits Jack flies several types R/G models including Scale Glider has bean full scale pilot over thirty years has Naval Aviator FAA Adminis trator Engineering Supervisor Manager electronics firms has Executive Board Fly ing Circuits six years has addi tional modeling experience newsletters public relations Im sure Jack will keep well informed about modeling area second appointee Phil Silk Sullivan President CIA Central Indiana Aeromodelers active competitive Free Flight flyers midwest Editor CIA Informer newsletter Math teacher Anderson Indiana still need couple volunteers Missouri Kentucky received letter Ray Hayes Treasurer LOFT League Flight Thermal Fort Wayne Indiana Soaring club started year ago four members has grown twentyeight held two sanctioned contests last year produce news letter presently geared promot ing new members hand out copies newsletter interested spectators club contests other activities flying field has tentatively selected FAt R/C Soaring team selec tion contests thia year Ray said sailplane flyers believe AMA people having diffi cult time accepting R/C sailplanes part modeling can assure isnt proof lies Executive Council vote send American team World Soaring Championships South Africa ia true AMA doesnt promote new events Im sure fly ers would resent inteference tried write rules regulations something dont fly ourselves support new events after have become established latest R/C Soaring Control Line FAT Combat Combat will official event 1978 World Championships control line flyers considering teem selec tion program start spring sounds like good event maybe Ill try myself attended meeting Chicago Pylon Club last night Pylon flyers came far away St Louis Area Rockford discuss contests sch eduled next summer CPC has unique idea called Special Sponsor Program someone has thinking starting R/G Pylon racing feels technology skills required just too much CPC will assign seasoned veteran help get started will assist selection checking radio equipment selection airplane hints building strong snd light sel tion breakin engines selection props coach fly pylons until can handle course come meetings will find question ask will answered possible CPC members friends ground exchange information freely air its man himself live competition Spirit 76 entering lot modelers Flyers over country experimenting readying models attempts Worlds Records have speed job ready attempts 5cc 10cc classes other modelers know trying various helicopter sail plane endurance H/C medals pre dict several new records year its about time US gets again Its time get models ready 76 Hats wouldnt surprised see over 2000 contestants year Ill probably enter dozen events should have fun Ill make sure save some time visit museum maybe Ill see Iowa 0 Michigan mota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dist VII Vice-President PO Sax 1104 Birmiagham MI 48012 Last months column inadvertently o mitted listing names addresses Associate VicePresidents carry over past term Jack Josaites no means intended wipe out appointments will however review confirm part total dis trict Associate VP team subject continuing interest serving have yet able contact fellows will irssaediately William Rohring 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph MI 49085 Phil Cartier 6680 Lucia Lane #18 Fridley MN 55432 Keith McClure 5703 Terrace Dr Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morriasey 14100 W Park Ave New Berlin WI 53151 Saturday January 24 Mats planning meeting day Dayton meeting session 9 am about 1 am Sun day morning can no doubt read detail about Hats other sections Model Aviation highlights Indoor Fairgrounds Coliseum within hour other Hats activities 65 ceiling duplicate Detroit floor area 111 225 feet plus sur rounding grandstand seating Outdoor Free Flight Springfield Airport less hour Wright Field four miles college dorm accommodations Wittenberg College capacity 400 free f light ers will like Springfield fiveminute maxes unless wind up threaten ing put models out sight too soon case will back down threeminute maxes decision made category directors before flying starts 7 am Yea 7 am field available 6 am 430 pm AMA events start 7 am, FAT events start 6 am flown rounds Several AMA events like Cargo Payload Scale unofficial events will held Wright Field April1976 63 evenings 5 pm 9 pm Dont gripe about Springfield closing 430 pm did well negotiate Control Line Radio Control Wright Field Loca tion work hanger HQ function still developing Additional dorm capa city 600 U Dayton close RC Soaring Springfield plenty space everyone SAM Nats plans still developing may Wright Field advance Nets use Springfield Coli seum particular result hard work Bucky Servaites present ed Nets Executive Committee completely negotiated contract use coliseum after chasing down Akron West Baden University Cincinnati other possibilities Springfield first developed possibility Don Lowe new Diat III VI parallel quiries Bucky participated sev eral meetings airport city state Air National Guard AMA officials develop details Bucky really should spending time preparing Indoor World Championships top man US team Conversation Johnny Clemens Dayton broached idea District vii meeting apparently has hap pened previous years large scale would personally attend probably John Worth sounds like good way begin term office invite district look around facilities occasion some might otherwise together meeting Lans ing Milwaukee Agenda about 1 flying sites 2 need AMA Arkansas siana Mexico homa 0 Teoao VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank 01st VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankeoohip Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Prexidonts 000 Avecill 9117 La Ocorocee 55 Amcquorqoo 11 Nod Romeo 523 0 Lebanon Suiphot LA 70663 Frank Osborne ckay N Little Rock AR 72116 Obo Tomy 00 545 Ricbrdon T5 75000 now well new club year 1976 Bicentennial year new club officers should well duties hope abuse club officer has take getting yet Nope feel made mistake letting elect would nice whole club membership did its best work new officers make great bicen tennial club year Ever thought about becosmuing leader member AMA several ways achieve leader status Administration usual method others involve little work Become CD leader member also Now anoth er way Become B/C Pattern C/I Stunt judge too will get leader membership Has club got older members seldom fly anymore Get back action again becoming judge will keep active will keep supply qualifi ed judges contests Four years ago council went twoyear cycle rules done several reasons First give contest rules boards enough time act rules brought year cycle enough time get work done forever holding up printing rule book Now completing first twoyear cycles still hold ing up printing rules book next reason twoyear cycle contestant year rule book finally came out re build contest season year models obsolete him twoyear cycle fine new rule book out yet already complaining will take twoyears change yet printed rule book Got invite attend Dallas Rounders CL Modeler Year Club Banquet Went last year will back year something other clubs might copy gives chance honor own members gets members together big midwinter meeting gives chance take out moma can dress up wives get chance get together com pare notes Gives chance see slob pit area dressed up Some times can shock Once again thanks club editors newsletters Took twoweek vaca tion Florida stack waiting got home Oh yes Florida fine sick time brought kingsized cold back Texas Hi point trip indoor contest run CD John John Martin Colorado as 0 Nebraska h Dakota h Dakota Wyoming Ix DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton 01st IX Vice-Prexident 1401A Sooth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 67211 last months column stated would publish month list new Associate VP appointments also asked input advice volunteers assist making new appointments However forgot lead time three weeks getting column AMA Headquarters would -have time receive help asked appointments will next column XTP COLUMN LEAD TIME executive council voted publish AMA Magazine points strongly emphasized have last minute press time section order provide AMA mesobers fresher up minute news Included last minute section AMA News Competition Newsletter President V P columns fairly standard lead time approxi mately 60 days magazines-that news happening today will included meg receive 60 days now partly depending mail service VP columns Model Aviation however typical deadline date copy AMA Headquarters general ly 18th 19th month column will magazine print ed mailed about 10th following month AMA members receiv ing copy NA about 15th month again depending quality mail service area rate news section MA should reach AMA members almost fast old Monthly Nailing Competition Newsletter 30 days fresher standard meg practice COLORADOS 3RD ANNUAL MODEL BUILDERS EXPOSITION Rolf Norstog AMA 50917 Lakewood Colorado has invited 76 3rd Annual Model Builders Exposition held Jefferson County Fairground 15200 N 6th Ave Golden Colorado April 25th am accepting invita tion attend Expo features manufacturers exhi bits local hobby dealers clubs booths UC FF RC rocket boat train models display Swap sell sessions awards drawings flying demonstrations add up make some kind Expo Dont miss Host sponsor 3rd annual Expo Model Museum Flying Club info Expo call John Allen Area Code 303 985-3268 Ralph Mroch 303/7559478 Exhibitor tables $400 manufacturer exhibit tables $2000 reservations checks should made April 9th sent Wally Leiper 605 5 46th Boulder Colorado 80302 DIST IX AREA MEETING District IX meeting would seem natural held just before 3rd Annual Exposition noted above anyone club willing help set up meeting Saturday evening April 24 Denver area Contact soon times wastin just received $200 check trans mittal AMA Headquarters Huron Prop Busters Club Huron South Dakota donation towards AMA purchase Hutchinson property check donation too unusual two points No 1 Huron Prop Busters have just 12 members No 2 committment made fore site selection made stipulation being money used AMA property purchase DIST IX NOMENCLATURE * Topclass newsletter Topeka Control Line Association * Turbulent Tissue newsletter MACK Model Airplane Clubs Kansas * GI Modellers AssociationClub Grand Island Nebraska DIST IX PROGRAM OF THE MONTH * From SMRCC Newsletter Feedback 64 Model Aviation Paul Cook Editor Shawnee Mission KS K/C Club will have program some kind means new officers have swallow flaming scale models Aeronca Champs doing splits Arizona C California ii C Nevada C Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisoim Dint X Vice-President 1100 West Show Frenno CA 93111 Aesoolato VloePreeldeete Robert nareos 901000 5050 iSmi Sr 000 BC 96701 Ed Sagorlin 2751 0 C,Se11 Ave Toceon AZ 85719 John Peed 4269 Speke dr See Jose CA 95136 Jim Scerhoroogh See 393 Lasedele CA 90260 GroSgor WilJjes 161 PesOs St See 505000 CA 92069 missed last club meeting sure attend next have requested chartered club District X vote retaining replacing Contest Roles Board members have re quested Northern California clubs greater Los Angeles area clubs vote retaining replacing Associate Vice Presidents areas individ ual help needed Other districts have followed lead having elections Associate Vice Presidents because has demonstrat ed works Apparently election process has never previously attempted select ing Contest Rules Board members because suggestion would popularity contest best man job would voted dont agree Its true AMA members notorious nonvoting apathy until obtained communica tive effort embodied magazine members really pushed very hard vote Im pushin ya now Vote serious problem Dis trict X over contest rule situa tion really pointed out methods use obtain membership clearance rule change woefully inadequate hue cry always raised after rule has passed simply means make noise adequately informed pending change spite pre-publication Competition Mews also Contest Rules Board meatber vote adequate input members negatives say AMA should overly concerned about Contest Rules Board problems because less ten percent total membership competition minded Well let tell ten precent comes 100% benefit labors ten percent whatever aspect aircraft modeling strikes fancy Contest Roles Boards entitled receive massive improvements working tools should have least two meetings year travel expenses should paid AMA should allowed better communications mem bers through Competition News through AMA subsidized district con test rules meetings should al lowed what must have provide membership new rulebook before competition year starts WAM had 27th annual Parade Champions Concord January 10th Looked like about 300 people present perpetual trophies very beautiful lots privileg ed help present some group winners WAM President Jerry Imboden won trophies needed two other people help carry perpetual trophies pretty good-sized know Conejo K/C Modelers Newsletter January 1976 outstanding member ship questionnaire prepared editor Norm Blessum 955 Camino La Maida Thousand Oaks CA 91360 questionnaire has two pages questions designed provide club officers what members want way activity what interested what would offer etc Write Norm ask him send copy Its too early start planning attend MAC show Anaheim Convention Center May 1 expect have traditional District X meet ing about 730 pm evening convention center hopirg AMAs entire Executive Council will Alooka o ana C Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dint XI Vice-Presidotl 1411 NW lSltt Street Seanila WA 98111 Aseociete Vicepresidents Dick Carson 3029 eof fees 5 Spokeoc WA 99205 Al Colver 231 palrbeehe Pocetello ID 03201 Simon DrOnes St 1 Bce 48 eroadview MT 59015 Robert 5 Staliok 1120 Shady Lone 516meV OR 97321 number model clubs great state Alaska Five have heard way another will tell about get informa tion club quite active since some detailed information received will first covered David Unrub secretary-treasurer group located North Kenai Dont rush map because isnt map know hodgepodge residences machine shops refineries spread over 100 square miles eastern shore Cook Inlet roughly north Kenai map club has five whole members fly mostly K/C club organized last spring aft er having two summers flying under belts members have taught selves fly can guess has painful Although club small inactive Last spring two taught minicourse junior high school class built Mid west Cardinal installed three channel radio OS15 last day course member class 15 got five minutes stick time collective creation didnt put scratch plane club called North Kenai MAC flew plane summer finally just wore Out have promised repeat class spring Last summer club thought would get some help invited club Anchorage come down fly Labor Day Anchorage 180 miles away narrow twolane windy paved road two members Anchorage showed up Kenai group delighted worked week strip donated local bar owner Anchorage flyers said excellent location hoped Kenai group would invite back flew day long time about forty cars people lined up watching first time Kenai group ever seen other R/Cers learned bundle October Kenai group sta tic display shopping center Kenai David titnruh volunteered babysit models ten took along kit work ha wouldnt get bored Dave never got take lid off box people poured through exhibit asking him leave until could bring friends back etc Most club got materials through mail until parttime hobby shop organized Judging number radios kits sold Kenai club should really expand next year Besides sending information above David also sent some good sug gestions concerning juniors scale Model Aviation suggestions good have sent parties think would interested following quote Davids letter Its too late advice issue nevertheless firmly strongly believe AMA should purchase property Nutchinson dont stop Ill never fly Im sure Alaska low list possible AMA sites dont usually understate far years come owned sites may sites AMA can raise mon ey club cant probably neither can Nutchinson club David also offered send some pic tures am sure kind pic tures would welcome would ap propriate get some pictures Model Aviation us interested what goes Alaska area re cent pipeline news has distorted some mental image Alaska minds Wheeley Winter would glad hear David pictures magazine useful would appre ciated recent issues Mod el Aviation contained some information pictures publication Ill risk wrath HQTR staff put column wont accept us will take time read colutnn would like thank publically taking time write David letter very informative contained some good suggestions club congratulated what have accom plished May luck good dur ing coming year about wraps up time Nope made Symposium district meetings winter need communication get bet ter acquainted April 1976 65 YOUTH COTITTEE REPORT ED ABRAM OUAQUAGA NY 13826 old mail bag little heavier month several comments reports welcome Star Skippers newsletter Ed Whitten after absence several months arent sure reason missing issues assume what ever problem its resolved Terry Rimert Cecil Field NAS Flori da sent rather long request informa tion regarding job Youth Com mittee its members what money get Maybe its too long since explained old Monthly Mailing Ill go over high spots again First Com mittee strictly volunteer anyone interested kids modeling eligible membership Committee inform al no meetings subcommittees forth main job members has operate annual Nate Delta Dart program try come up ways get kids modeling keep interested Weve made slide shows mov ies written outlines speeches lesson plans teachers anything else might help cause As far money goes told Terry couldnt answer what funds since never think got impression AMA scholar ship discontinued money would turned over Youth Com mittee No such thing John Worth did say scholarship stopped hed favor using money provide prizes Juniors AMA con tests speculation money become available Committee would have no voice would used beyond making recommendations NQ As said strictly unofficial Terry also expressed desire see column used exchange ideas youth programs told him thats exactly what weve trying promote lack ideas Unless guys out write cant very well tell others whats going Some months werent Patty Sak Ed Whitten d have no mail latest pat tys Pinkie way gives evidence club really active although Patty hasnt given update wheth er efforts have resulted cor responding increase youth participation Terry took exception remarks f voring some sort handicap system think assumed favored classes flying dont think theres need great concern area ex cept RC since other classifications already have limits imposed area power Ron Van Putte mentioned problem column suggested change point system might help Out agree might move people out Class faster still wont help kid can afford lowpowered plane less competition type radio RC few places guy can reasonably certain success can afford has no place competition should available everyone havent seen yet expect some future contest somebody will show up programmed trans mitters has punch button get perfectly executed maneu ver radios available now its matter time until youll able get fully programable set Short outlawing whole list fea tures therell no way run contest based entirely ability still say reasonable thing will handicap models control systems give everyone equal shot winning Back news Gene Nartmangruber Newport News Va sent excellent report regarding program hes using Boys Club Brainbusters MAC pro vides instruction boys build either NLG Dart hold fly ing sessions Starting month club will have advanced classes five boys time building Comet beginner series first five finish theyll pick another group Sounds like good way sure theres lots dividual instruction youre interest ed details Genes address 210 Woodroof Rd Newport Mews Va 23606 lucky well have some pictures somewhere showing some Genes kids action Keep cards letters coming Endwell NY Homer Brink Elementary School Corey Brooks took pictures about 40 contestants Cub Pack #209 participating Delta Dart Contest Above L Winners LR Cris Heath 1st Andy DeNardo 3rd Bobby LaComb 2nd Tin Pros ineki 4th Above R Myron Cary directed event passes out rubber motors youngsters Left Rev Paul Mathis three winders/timers puts 15 turns 16tol winder kids thus same flight potential Right Prizes consisted homemade trophies Cary ribbons certificates kit donated local hobby shop Delta Darts tops starting 66 Model Aviation Boys Club members Delta Darts Newport News Va Program spon sored Brainbusters MAC--see story details Hartmangruber photo